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Johnston takes UA by eight votes B y Stephanie L evitz

The race for U niversity Affairs was one of the most closely observed and discussed issues of SSMU election week. Last Thursday’s small margin of victory for Sam Johnston may still be sub­ ject to a recount but the real news is of discussions between Johnston and second place Andrew Kovacs about sharing the job of UA. Throughout the tallying of the votes, Johnston and Kovacs were less than 100 votes apart. Before results from Shatner — the last polling station to come in — were announced, Kovacs was leading the race by almost 70 votes. But with the official vote count, Johnston claimed a victory with 1189 votes, over Kovacs’ 1181.

Omar Samji received 314, just nar­ rowly edging out Margaret Antler, who won 303.

Usually, when a political race ends with such a narrow margin, the top candidates request a recount. In this case, Johnston and Kovacs are asking for something different. “What we are talking about,” said Johnson, “is creating a new position of an academic equi­ ty commissioner.”

The position o f academ ic equity commissioner is one that other universities such as Queen’s and Waterloo already have. “The reasoning behind th is,” said Kovacs, “is that Sam and I are both very good, very qualified candi­ dates, and I think that a lot of peo­ ple feel that it’s a shame that one of us won’t get to do the stuff that we could have done. What this does is provide an opportunity for me to stay involved and get a lot of the stuff done which couldn’t have been done in any other capacity.”

Both Johnston and Kovacs are committed to the ideas of curricu­ lum reform and academic equity and feel that a number of Kovacs’ goals could be best realized if he accepts this position. Through the position, Kovacs would be able to Continued on page 7

Election night euphoria f o r the n ew SSMU execs: (from l to r ) K aren Pelley, JeffFeiner, D u n ca n Reid, Sam Johnston a n d Lorenzo P e d erza n i Rachel Ong

FUSS party at Shatner sends two to hospital

By John Salloum At least two students were sent to the hospital for alcohol poisoning after the Freshm an Undergraduate Science Society hosted a cheaply priced party called “Overflow” in the Shatner building on March 7.

The FUSS decided to throw the bash for freshman science stu­ dents after finding that the society was going to have a significant amount of money left over at the end of the semester.

“Breaking even was not a top p rio rity ,” said Dan S hiff, VP finance for FUSS. The party had a budget of $5,500 and offered very attra ctiv e prices: two dollars admission for science students, three dollars for non-science stu­ dents. Drink prices were 50 cents for T equila shots and Vodka shooters. Beer sold for a dollar.

“Overall, I had a good time,” said Mike Fraser, a freshman sci­ ence student who was at the party.

But things started to go wrong part way through the evening when a couple of students were found severely intoxicated while others were more than well on their way.

According to Shiff, the highly intoxicated students were carried downstairs when it was “realized right away that [the students] needed to go to the h o sp ital.”

Em ergency 911 services were called and ambulances arrived ten to fifteen minutes later. According to eyewitness reports, ambulance workers briefly checked out the two drunk students but then refused to act further when one of them became uncooperative and began to flail and resist assistance.

The police were called in by the ambulance attendants to help at

the scene and they waited until the police arrived before resuming treatment. Both students ended up being taken to the hospital, though n eith er had th eir stom achs pumped.

Broken rules A cloud remains around the legalities regulating prices at the party.

M cG ill’s G eneral Regulations Concerning the Use o f Alcohol on Campus state that “Prices charged must not be lower than the retail cost of beverages sold.”

“Obviously, prices advertised were low er than norm al,” said FUSS Publicity D irector Meak Chhuom , indicating that some breach of regulations did occur.

A dditio n ally , the w ays in which FUSS advertised for the Continued on page 8

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17 March 1998

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A dm inistration finally signs contract w ith M cG ill’s TAs Despite a 9.6 per cent increase in wages, teaching assistant salaries remain fa r below national average N evertheless, both parties were able to reach a compromise last week without the help of an The long aw aited contract arbitrator. Highlights of the new betw een the A ssociation of contract include a backdated salary Graduate Students Employed at increase for m ost TAs this M cGill and the university semester. Salaries below the adm inistration was finally Arts faculty average of $18.13 approved by both parties on per hour will rise, though in March 5. It remains to be seen, some departments TAs earning however, if the agreement will more than the Arts rate will see financially burden some their wages slightly cut. All departm ents and result in TAs can expect a $40 signing fewer TA hirings. bonus this semester and over AGSEM was formed in the next three years wages are February 1992 in response to set to rise by an average of 9.6 increased student/TA ratios; per cent. By the end of the first although TAs were responsible collective agreement in June for more students, they didn’t 2001, the minimum hourly receive salary raises. The wage will be $14.50, up from union has been negotiating the present rate of $7.05 per with McGill over the terms of hour. Despite a rough doubling their first contract since the in their wages, McGill TAs will spring of 1994. still be paid below the “We didn’t realize quite Canadian average of $25 to $30 how much negotiation we’d per hour. have to go through to get Furtherm ore, the agree­ McGill to acknowledge us,” ment establishes an institution­ said Hugh Potter, AGSEM alized grievance procedure and negotiating committee mem­ a Priority Pool that guarantees a ber.

AGSEM and McGill were Hugh Potter fought to get McGill Julie Fishman limited number of positions for TAs who have already received unable to reach a deal after to give TAs a raise their first placement. It also 1,400 days of informal discus­ allow s TAs to get paid for sions and negotiations with a conciliator and provincial-appoint­ the AGSEM contract quickly overtime and formalizes the job application procedure for TAships. ed arbitrator. Potter believes that despite severe budget cuts.

“A contract is a new set of Finally, all TAs will automatically McGill finally decided to sign the contract after years of foot drag­ rules that all parties will abide by, become m em bers of AGSEM, ging because they were beginning so it's not simple to arrive at an thereby ensuring its long-term exis­ agreement. McGill is also a very tence. to lose credibility as an employer.

“It used to be chaos — differ­ “McGill looks like a very bad decentralized university so you’re employer. They’ve got two large taking a situation that is quite var­ ent departments with 40 different unions [MUNACA and AGSEM] ied across campus,” said Savoie. working processes. There will now representing 2,000 employees and “McGill is a good employer faced be one structure. Overall, it’s a both first contract negotiations with declining revenues — we are huge victory for TAs at McGill,” have been long, drawn out process­ talking about a loss of 27 per cent said Potter.

Political science professor and es,” he said. “M cGill’s image is of our funding.” very important to them.”

Executive Director of Human Resources Robert Savoie maintains that M cGill is a satisfactory employer that has aimed to settle

By N ilima G ulrajani

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— but that’s the trend anyway,” said Goldberg.

McGill’s dire financial situa­ tion means that it will probably be obliged to finance increasing TA wages with cuts to the number of TAships available. Vice-Principal Administration and Finance Phyllis Heaphy stated that she has “no idea what the cost of the contract to McGill will be as these numbers have not been worked out yet.”

Savoie suspects the num ber of TAships will fall, but he asserted that resource distribution is ulti­ mately the prerogative of individ­ ual departments.

“You might see a decrease in the number of TAs but that’s in the hands of faculties and d epart­ ments,” he said.

The Post-Graduate Students’ Society University and Academic A ffairs C o-ordinator Anna Kruzynski foresees strong opposi­ tion to reductions in the number of TAs if and when departments are forced to cut their numbers.

“The university has an obliga­ tion to ensure quality of education.

If they decrease the number of TAs to save money, there will be a reduction in the quality of educa­ tion and that will result in a back­ lash,” she stated.

Despite these concerns, both parties feel confident that this first contract betw een AGSEM and McGill is a step in the right direc­ tion.

“With the collective agree­ ment, we’ll be able to deal with issues as they arise — before they become bigger...At least now we have some mechanisms in place,” said Savoie.

M issouri acknowledges tuition law suit

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ex-m em ber of the M cGill Negotiating Team Rex Brynen, is also satisfied with the terms of the agreement. “[I]t’s pretty close to the uni­ versity’s preferred position...It’s funny we went through so many years of negotiations and we’ve ended up at the same thing that M cGill would have probably offered in the first place,” Brynen said.

Savoie was unw illing to release the expected total cost of the three-year agreement until he is certain of the exact figure. There has been some concern, however, that rising wages for TAs will limit or even shrink the number of TAs that departments can afford to hire.

“As an undergrad, you are already receiving less TA time for your tuition dollar than you were five years ago. [The contract] will cost McGill more, and [depart­ ments] have the option of hiring less TAs, but we hope that the number of TAs will increase rather than decrease,” stated Potter.

Sociology TA Avi Goldberg sees the new contract as an improvement in the quality of a M cGill education rather than a financial bonus. Nevertheless, he feels that the agreem ent will encourage a reduction in the num­ ber of TAships available.

“I don’t have faith that the uni­ versity feels that TAs are valuable.

In general, I think that the universi­ ty is more concerned about balanc­ ing the budget — quality of educa­ tion is not an issue. Institutional protection of TAs will hopefully help deliver quality of education, though it will probably result in a decrease in the number of TAships

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(U-WIRE) COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri system has formally acknowledged a class action lawsuit filed by one former and one current UM student claim­ ing the university violated state statute by charging tuition fees for Missouri residents.

Sandra K. Lynn, a 1997 MU graduate, and Douglass Sharp, a student at UM-St. Louis, filed the lawsuit in St. Louis County Court on January 30. The university received legal notice of the suit the following week and used nearly all of its allowed 30 days before filing an entry of appearance last Thursday.

An entry of appearance essen­ tially says the defendant has received the lawsuit summons. It does not include a response to the suit itself.

The next step in the process is for the university to file a respon­

sive pleading within the next 30 days. A responsive pleading con­ tains either a formal answer to the suit or a motion for the judge in the case to dism iss the suit, which Robert Herman, attorney for the plaintiffs, said is standard procedure for large institutions that are being sued.

Should Herman’s clients win the suit, the university could be forced to refund their money and the money of all other students who went through the UM system within the statute of limitations.

Herman said he is optimistic a settlement between the plaintiffs and the university can be reached before the case goes to trial.

Because the suit is listed as class action, however, any settlement must be approved by a judge.

Herman also said he isn’t yet sure what type of out-of-court set­ tlement could be reached.

“It would have to involve [the university] com plying with the law.”

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B.C. governm ent bucks trend crous and not the answer. quality of education.

“The fact that we have much Education is a public institution, British Columbia’s provincial lower tuition than other schools in and as that, should be publicly governm ent decided to freeze Canada is a double-edged sword,” funded. Most often it is university tuition for the third year in a row said Elson. “Lots of people come leaders that are complaining about while post-secondary institutions out to B.C. because the schools are quality of education, but they are across Canada continue to raise cheap and this leads to overcrowd­ the ones who sat idly by when the tuition to compensate for cuts in ed classes and program s. It’s government was cutting funds.”

Included in the CFS’s petition ridiculous, that because of the federal funding.

B.C. Premier Glen Clark and overflow of students, I can’t get to the B.C. governm ent were Andrew Petter, M inister of into classes that are prerequisites dem ands for the province to Advanced Education, Training and for my degree. Even if I eventually increase funding as well as restore Technology, announced the freeze do get in to them, I usually end up the $2.3 billion of federal funding on March 5 after meeting with rep­ sitting in the hallway because there that has been cut since 1993.

Furthermore, the CFS asked that resentatives of the Canadian is no room.”

Marshall applauds the tuition the tuition freeze be extended to Federation of Students. At the meeting, the CFS presented a peti­ freeze, but is worried about the cover ancillary fees. The govern­ tion signed by over 12,000 students lack of money flowing into the uni­ ment responded favourably to these demands by creating 3,000 more calling for an extension of the versity system.

“UBC is facing a decrease in places in colleges and universities freeze which was first applied in 1996. According to a press release funding with a 2 per cent increase and allowing a small increase in stu d en ts,” he stated. provincial funding to schools. Parte from the Office of the Premier, in “the tuition freeze is the first in a “Overcrowded classes mean that is pleased with the response from series of announcements that will students have to come back for a Clark’s government.

“For the most part, yes we are expand access to post secondary fourth or fifth year, which costs the education and provide valuable university more money when they happy,” she stated. “The small work experience and training to aren’t getting more money. We increase in funding isn’t enough, want to have a reputation for stellar but the fact that ancillary fees will young people.” not be increasing is a good step.”

According to M aura Parte, education, not low tuition.”

Marshall admitted that stu­ But Parte disagrees with B.C. chairperson of the CFS, the federation has been intensively lob­ Marshall’s argument and places the dents in British Columbia are fortu­ bying the government to continue burden of responsibility of the nate to have an accommodating quality of education back onto the provincial government. the freeze.

“Overall, it is hard to com­ “We had been distributing the government.

“To the people who complain plain considering what’s going on petition to colleges and universities since January,” she stated. “Getting about the quality of education — with university tuition across the 12,000 signatures in less than two what affects it is cuts in federal and country. The students are happy, full months is pretty impressive, provincial funding. Transferring the government is happy, but there but it isn ’t ju st CFS that was the responsibility for education is still work to be done.” responsible for the continuation of onto the backs of students is ludi­ the freeze. For the last few years, students have been making access O o p s ... to university and college an issue Hiya, being photo credits, we don't get much notice from the newsand they are responsible for this paper-reading public. I guess you could call us the little people, however, too.” contrary to popular belief, photographers have feelings too, and when we BC university students are are overlooked, we get hurt. Anyway, most of you (all of you?) will prob­ excited about the renewed freeze. ably ignore this, but for those of us who care, here are the photo correc­ “It’s good that B.C. is commit­ tions from last week’s issue: ted to keeping tuition low,” said Ryan M arshall, co-ordinator of 1) cover photo was taken by Rachel Ong external affairs at the Alma Mater 2) Mark Uszowski is actually Mark Liszowski, likewise Catherine Society of the University of British Farquahrson is Catherine Farquharson (we just learnt how to spell that Columbia. “The B.C. government one this week) focuses a lot on post-secondary 3) ...and finally, the picture of "crunchy haggis" in the Features sec­ education,” he continued, “and this tion was taken by Chris Allen can only be good for students.”

Caroline Elson, a student at the University of Victoria and one of the leaders of the Day of Action protest there, was also enthusiastic.

“Basically, I think that the fact that the governm ent has chosen to maintain the tuition freeze shows R E S T A U R A N T ___________ _ _ that a post-secondary education is S e r v in g 7 JÎC 0 M s tu d e n ts fb r a v e r 3 0 g e a rs important and it is something they care about,” she said. “The fact that they have continued the freeze shows that they care about rising student debt and believe in their students.”

Lunch • Sandwiches • Burgers • Steaks Both M arshall and Elson, however, are concerned about the impact of the tuition freeze on the

By Stephanie L evitz

York students take president hostage A York Board of Governors meeting that began as a discussion about a proposed fee increase for next year ended abruptly when stu­ dents protesting for a tuition freeze pushed board members out of their office.

Although the setting of tuition fees was not on the agenda for the meeting, students wanted to tell the BoG that they would not accept another tuition increase — tuition fees at York have nearly doubled over the last five years. Students at the university feel that BoG should be made more accountable to stu­ dents by increasing the student voice and decreasing that of busi­ ness. C urrent BoG members include representatives from McDonald’s, Norma Industries and CIBC. Only two students have vot­ ing pow er on the 36 member board.

After forcing the Board of G overnors out of Glendon College’s Senate chamber, students surrounded the vehicle of Deborah Hobson, Y ork’s Vice Principal enrolment and student services; York President Loma Madsen was also in Hobson’s car at the time.

The students then held an ad-hoc board meeting with four issues on their agenda — a tuition freeze, elimination of corporate represen­ tation on BoG, public distribution of Y ork’s 1997-1998 financial records and demands for a declara­ tion from BoG to stop implementa­ tion of a m yriad of proposed changes currently going on at Glendon college. M ardsen was held hostage for over 90 minutes until students adjourned the meet­ ing and asked that she leave with an escort.

A decision on the fate of tuition fees at York will be made at BoG’s April 20th meeting.

— with files from the York Excalibur

M anitoba students face tuition hike The Manitoba provincial gov­ ernm ent has broken C anada’s recent trend towards education friendly decisions with the release of its 1998-1999 provincial budget earlier this month.

The budget increased funding for Manitoba’s four universities by $8.9 million dollars — a little less than the rate o f inflation. For Manitoba students, the lack of a

substantial increase means tuition could rise anywhere from five to ten per cent next year.

“We didn’t expect much from the budget and we didn’t get m uch,” said Elizabeth Carlyle, national chairperson-elect of the Canadian Federation of Students.

Students will also be affected by the government’s decision to cut the education tax credit program by more than $2 million. Previously, Manitoba students could be reim­ bursed 10 per cent of their educa­ tion cost at tax time — the 1998-99 budget lowered that number to 7 per cent.

The Manitoba government has promised full participation in the national harmonised student loan program, and will be forced to extend interest relief on student loans from six to thirty months, the last province in Canada to do so.

The government also pledged $4 million more for scholarships and bursaries and $1.6 million in debt relief.

— with files from The Manitoban

Brock TAs want union Teaching assistants at the Brock University are campaigning hard to get co-w orkers to sign union cards as the final weeks of their union drive approaches. In order to have a vote for certifica­ tion before TA contracts expire at the beginning of April, organizers must have their cards into the Ministry of Labour by the end of March.

The drive is being organized by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and was chosen to rep­ resent Brock TAs because they represent most university workers and offer the local union more autonom y than other national unions. TAs began talks of union­ ising in October when issues sur­ rounding working conditions for TAs began to surface. These issues include remuneration, tutorial sizes and ensuring that the university could not unilaterally change the terms of condition for employment.

CUPE’s strike pay is reportedly twice that of what TAs are regular­ ly paid.

While the steering committee in charge of organising the union is hoping that 60 per cent of the uni­ versity’s TAs, research assistants, and sessional will vote in favour of joining the union, they need only 40 per cent for a certification vote.

— with files from The Brock Press

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Reid m oving on up to the SSM U presidency

By A ndrew Ross

O F F IC IA L *

RESULTS SSMU Executive Participation: 3362 (20.0% o f eligible voters) P resident Duncan Reid Paul Ruel Andrew Tischler Spoiled

1275 851 826 412

V P U n iversity A ffairs Sam Johnston 1189 Andrew Kovacs 1181 314 Omar Samji Margaret Antler 303 Spoiled 375 V P In tern al Karen Pelley Titia Holtz John Ki N ick Redler Spoiled V P E xtern al Jeffrey Feiner Sam M cGavin Jam Murphy Spoiled V P F in an ce Lorenzo Pederzani Sarah Glinski Adam Giambrone Rich Retyi Spoiled

889 843 819 296 516

1295 1181 317 569

1225 747 697 250 443

Organic Food Store Referendum Participation: 3340 (19.9% o f eligible voters) Yes: 2081 No: 1224 Spoiled 35

(62.3% ) (36.6% ) (1%)

* Results are final pending challenges and/or recounts

Current SSMU VP Finance Duncan Reid claimed victory last Thursday in SSMU’s presidential election, beating out his opponents Paul Ruel and Andrew Tischler.

But even though Reid was the favourite going into the race, the final vote count was much closer than expected.

Reid em erged with 37.9 per cent of the stu­ dent vote, taking the presi­ dency with a little more than 10 per cent over his nearest opponent. The other candidates had very close results, with Ruel taking 25.3 per cent and Tischler, 24.6 per cent of the vote. Of the 3,362 votes cast, 12.2 per cent were spoiled.

N evertheless, Reid was understandably happy after the final counts were posted late Thursday night.

“It’s a clear mandate from students that I ’ve done some good things this year [as VP Finance],” he explained.

“And there’s a lot more to come.”

But even with the positive result, Reid still felt that his campaign could have been bet­ ter. Lack of time was one of his biggest complaints.

“There’s no question that had I gone out there 110 per cent, then it would have been an even stronger mandate,” he said. “But I have no regrets.”

As for the other candidates,

both Tischler and Ruel had the same opinions about the presiden­ tial race. According to Ruel, cover­ age of the campaigns was poor.

“The problem was that so few people were involved in the debates [and similar events],” he explained. “It was poorly publi­ cized.”

Tischler agreed. “The ideas in the campaign were good, but they

business at his current SSMU posi­ tion. The day after the results came in, the president-elect was already back to his work as VP Finance, which he will continue until taking over the presidency from Tara Newell in May. As for the election turnout, the candidates were very pleased with this y ea r’s student support.

Tischler, who is considering run­

needed more visibility.”

With the election over, all the candidates now want to get back on track with their studies. Not sur­ prising, they each admitted that the campaign has taken a toll on their school work. They all have term papers and reading to catch up on, like any other McGill student.

Reid also has to get back to

ning for president again next year, was impressed with the showing at the ballot box.

“People seem really serious about what they were doing,” he said.

Reid was also in total agree­ ment.

“We all knew there was going to be a bit of a downslide consider­

ing we d id n ’t have as many posters...But the great thing is, that didn’t happen.”

Each presidential candidate thought very highly of the other races, as w ell. W ith the tight University Affairs race, which is still pending a recount due to the eight vote difference between Sam Johnston and Andrew Kovacs, the presidential candidates had nothing but sympathy.

“They were two very competent can­ d id ates,” Ruel praised. “I was blown away...”

Tischler felt the same way, as he looked over the post­ ed results.

“The results real­ ly reflect how close both com petitors were,” Tischler said.

“They really worked hard, both of them.”

Tischler went on to say that it was unfor­ tunate that one would have to lose.

W hatever the results of the UA race, Reid is sure that next year’s executive w ill be successful.

The president-elect was quick to praise his future co­ workers as soon as the final results went up.

“I think people will really, really remember the 98/99 year as a watershed year. I think we’ll get a lot accomplished.”

Pelley edges out other candidates for Internal

By R egina S kerjanec

Karen Pelley felt “amazing” after winning the race for SSMU VP Internal. And it’s no wonder that she was happy, surrounded by people congratulating her on her close election victory.

Pelley defeated the other Internal candidates — Titia Holtz, John Ki, and Nick Redler — with 26 per cent of the vote. The three “conventional” candidates split 75 per cent of the vote almost equally, with the deciding factor possibly being Pelley’s strong showing in the science polls, especially McConnell Engineering.

When asked about what con­ nected her with the voters, Pelley felt that honesty was her strong point.

“I ran a solid cam paign. I didn’t do a lot of things that I just wasn’t into.” Most of the other candidates echoed her sentiments.

According to Ki, it was a friendly campaign, free of “subversive poli­ tics.”

“I’d like to congratulate every­ one for keeping their hands on the table and running a fair race,” Ki stated. In the same vein, Titia Holtz stated that she “had a lot of fun” and was proud of the campaign she ran.

Shedding an expected note of

doom upon the whole event was wanted to vote for it.”

Nonetheless, the VP internal Red Herring candidate Nick Redler, aka Death. He didn’t have elect maintains her commitment to such a positive campaign experi­ fulfilling her election promises.

The others candidates say they ence.

“It was really just torture. I w on’t be disappearing from the hated everyone,” he said. For him, scene any time soon — all three of there was no reason anyone them have projects in mind that “should feel like a winner” since will ensure they will still be active strong voter apathy overshadow ed the perceived victory of the night.

The debates and the Red H erring's attention-getting stunts failed dismally according to Redler.

“We put a lot of work into daily ev en ts,” he stated, “but no one showed up. You can’t even make fun of the apa­ thy machine [SSMU] because no one pays any attention.”

The Red Herring candidate was not alone with these sen­ tim ents either. Ki m aintained that the campaign displayed the hypocrisy of the student body. “They want things to change, but no one Pelley whoops it up

in SSMU. Whether it’s Ki getting “more involved with the organiza­ tional aspects of student life at McGill” or Redler trying to finally “stop Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra from eluding him,” it’s probable that this isn’t the last you’ve seen of them.

Rachel Ong

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V P Finance-elect plans to m ake food court idea a reality

By R enée D unk

As the SSMU election period came to its conclusion, VP Finance-elect Lorenzo Pederzani basked in an overwhelming victo­ ry. Pederzani beat out candidates Sarah Glinski, Adam Giambrone and Rich Retyi by winning 36.4 per cent of the total 3,362 votes cast Pederzani, who cleaned up at polls in Bishop M ountain Hall, Frank Dawson Adams, McConnell Engineering and Royal Victoria College, is thankful that the elec­ tion period is over, especially since he contracted bronchitis during the campaign.

“It was a long campaign,” he stated. “I’m not someone who likes to sell himself so I was worried.”

Pederzani attributes much of his victory to his campaign team.

A fter his interview with the Tribune, he planned to go into Gert’s and join the party with his campaign team.

“I’d like to thank everybody

Pederzani showered with affection for a good campaign,” he enthused.

Glinski, who took 22.2 per cent of the votes, graciously con­ gratulated her VP Finance oppo­

Rachel Ong

nents. She acknowledged the high quality of candidates and debates overall.

“There were so many phenom­

Feiner cleans up in race for external

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what they had accomplished during the campaign period.

“If the Red Herring didn’t run, the election would have been bor­ ing,” he stated. “Not only did we create votes for ourselves, we took some from other candidates...[SSMU] — wait until next year.”

Although P ederzani’s term doesn’t officially start until May 1, he is already planning his first executive decisions to make McGill a kinder, gentler place.

“I’d really like to start on the food court idea. I want to examine the contract with M iraval and approach every possible company with this idea,” he said. “SSMU is not making enough off their con­ tracts — we have to counter the fact that the university is pushing off more and more costs onto the faculty associations.”

A C C L A IM E D

P O S IT IO N S

B y C hristine P ritch ard

SSMU executive elections wrapped up on Thursday night with a mixture of tears, joy and relief. In the race for VP external, the portfolio that tackles issues such as student loans, accessibili­ ty to post-secondary education and government relations, Jeffrey F ein er ed ged out o p ponents Samantha McGavin and the Red H erring's Jam Murphy by win­ ning 38.5 per cent of the votes.

A lth o u g h F ein er won the race by 114 votes, McGavin man­ aged to take the Adams. Burnside and McConnell polls.

McGavin got 35.1 per cent while Murphy received 9.4 per cen t o f th e to tal votes. The rem aining 15.3 p er cent were spoiled ballots.

Feiner was as triumphant in his success as M cG avin was hum ble in h er d efeat. T hey accepted the results and congratu­ lated each other on a good race.

Feiner was sincere in his respect for McGavin, especially her cam­ paign, her ideas and her dignity.

“I really enjoyed the discus­ sions I had with [McGavin], in and out of the debates. I’d love to work with her next year,” Feiner said. “She was a very gracious person to run against.”

Although upset and stung by her defeat, M cGavin rem ained gracious. Although she did not comment extensively on Feiner, she did admit that he gave her “a good run.”

“It was a close race and we were pretty fairly matched,” she stated.

However, McGavin did men­ tion the difference in the way she and Feiner were presented them­ selves to voters.

“I ’m n o t quite as good as selling m yself, but I think we

enal candidates [in this race],” she commented. “No matter who got in, it would still be a good exec.”

Though disappointed, Giambrone — who captured 20.7 per cent of the votes — strongly believes in the candidates’ capabili­ ties but questioned the level of quality in the debates. Giambrone expressed a desire to restructure election debates to give candidates more than a minute to discuss rele­ vant issues.

Given the present structure of debates, Giambrone stated that can­ didates “aren’t allowed to get at the heart of the issues. Debates are just a place for candidates to be seen. If we want it to be a campaign of issues, we must give candidates a chance to address [issues].”

Red Herring candidate Retyi blamed Pederzani’s victory on his “Mafia tie-ins.” Retyi, who gained ju st over seven per cent o f the votes, explained that even though the Red Herring slate didn’t win any of the races, he was happy with

Undergraduate Representatives to the Senate

Arts

Board of Governors Cyrus B oelm an

M elissa Pallett Em m a Sevitt S cien ce M ichael Aquind H ussein Kanji James Wishart

Financial Ethic Research Advisors Stephanie Hight Hannah Parish

E n g in eerin g M elanie Beaulieu Feiner gets down both came across well,” she said.

In past years, SSMU elec­ tions have been laced with more than ju st friendly com petition.

This year, however, both Feiner and M cG avin believe that the campaign was fair and success­ ful.

“/ th in k t h e c a m p a i g n w a s m o r e a m ic a b le . It w a s a c le a n ra ce , a lth o u g h t h e r e w a s a lo t o f c o m p e ­ titio n .”

- S a m a n t h a M c G a v in "The quality level was a lot higher [this year],” Feiner stated, to which McGavin concurred. “ I think the cam paign was m ore am icable. It was a clean race, although there was a lot of competition,” she said.

Not only did this year’s cam­ paign prove to be more just, some organizational aspects were also structured differently than in pre­ vious years. For example, in past y ea rs p o sters p la ste re d the McGill campus and remained lit­ tered around campus days after the rem oval d ead lin e passed.

Rachel Ong

Feiner was im pressed with the way that the poster campaign was handled.

“I was happy with the reduc­ tion in posters and I got my stick­ er idea to work. The day the cam­ paign ended, all the posters came down,” he noted.

With the campaign and elec­ tion night officially behind them, Feiner and McGavin are looking towards the future. Feiner looks forward to moving into the VP external’s office and McGavin awaits graduation. Feiner is intent on absorbing the glory of his win and is focusing on finishing old business before he rushes into his new position. “ I ’m going to D isney World!” he joked. In seriousness, he added that he’s “going to take a few days off and let it sink in.”

“Then I’m going to fulfil my [Arts Undergraduate Society VP E x tern al] d u ties. I took tw o weeks off from AUS.” A lthough F ein er won the m ajority o f the votes w ith his com m unity-based platform , his responsibility is to now turn his words and campaign ideas into action.

M a n a g em en t Am m an Sidi Hugh Sturgess E d u cation Avi Joseph

Student Reps to CKUT-FM Board of Directors R eiko Cyr Laura M acN eil

R elig io u s S tu d ies D ou glas Painter

VOYAGES CAMPUS

AUS P resid en t

AUS P resid en t Arts has the potential to form a strong and cohesive community and I want to build that community. I have realistic proposals to meet the needs of Arts stu­ dents including: providing increased funding for student initiated projects; creating an arts lounge; creating an AUS ombudsperson; increasing AUS publications. Ask yourself who has the experience to ensure the implementa­ tion of these proposals and the knowledge to address the changing needs of arts students. As AUS VP Administration, I have listened to your needs and provided a strong voice for Arts students. Make the right choice. Vote Heather Bradfield for AUS President.

AUS must cater to more Arts students, through accessible publications, publici­ ty, and consensus. Establishing new cul­ tural and academ ic activities will enhance visibility and service. Improved working relationships with departmental associations will address the specific needs of Arts students. Reforms includ­ ing changes in the portfolios of executives will promote effi­ ciency within AUS. Internships through AUS will diminish fear of unemployment following graduation. These are the views instrumental to my campaign. As President of FYSA, Councilor on SSMU Legislative Council, and Residence Council, I have had first hand experience with issues perti­ nent to McGill politics. Votez, c'est notre responsabilité, et votez pour Xavier.

Visibility and recognition. These are the characteristics fundamental to the success of any organization; yet, they are what AUS needs most. As VP Internal, I would streamline the organization of social events, and attempt to enhance their drawing power through greater coopera­ tion with other student societies. Moreover, I aspire to have greater student involvement in AUS as well as promoting co­ op or internship opportunities for us Artsies. I bring with me experience in AUS as Publicity Coordinator (1996-1998) as well as being a Frosh leader (1997). Furthermore, I was a member of Inter-Residence and University Residence Council.

Make an emphatic statement: vote Yousuf.

More involvement. More exposure and increased awareness. I have seen through my involvement that there is great potential for AUS. I have assisted in designing and implementing a com­ munity service program for credit, the Trip to Nowhere and sat on AUS Carnival Committee. Arts events often go unnoticed. I will ensure more Ski Trips, Arts Taverns and expand our Frosh program. Stronger advertising, earlier planning and increased awareness will ensure success. Diversity and Planning are the Keys. Now that you know - Vote Jo. Arts VP-Internal.

AUS VP Adm in

AUS VP Academ ic

Arts Rep to SSMU

p r o v id in g f in a n c ia l s u p p o r t to

Although SSMU may seem like a giant bureaucracy, it has a wide range of services to offer arts students. I am cur­ rently a U2 student pursuing an Arts degree in philosophy as well as a Science degree in biochemist™. As Arts Representative to SSMU, I feel that I can accurately represent your views and make these ser­ vices more accessible. To this position, I bring leadership and experience as a current SSMU councilor, McGill Senator, and Walksafe Executive. Please feel free to approach me or by e-mail at atopol@po-box.mcgill.ca with any suggestions, questions, or concerns you may have.

R e fe r e n d u m X iu e s H o n

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Good representation is key in any orga­ nization. I've noticed this year that this "key" is missing. Do you know who your reps are? Have they ever come to a *, c* 0 speak to your class? As your arts rep. I will keep you informed, represent your needs, give regular class updates, and effectively voice the Arts concerns to SSMU. I am currently a Ul rep. for the Political Science and Economics Student Associations, and was an Arts Frosh Leader. I'm a dedicat­ ed, responsible and experienced individual, who is approachable and easy to find. So come out to vote, and remember- Vote Wojtelc.

ANNE TOPOLSKI

th e A r t s U n d e r g r a d u a t e Im p r o v e m e n t fu n d ?

WOJTEK BARANIAK

Arts Rep to SSMU

I want to help strengthen the arts facul­ ty community. I have worked with the AUS this past year in publicizing and preparing student activities, and have been concerned by the lack of student aw areness of and interest in AUS efforts. Working as the AUS rep to SSMU will allow me to create a stronger union between the AUS and the Students' Society, and will focus more atten­ tion and publicity towards AUS events. McGill's Arts facul­ ty is one of the largest in Canada. As such, its Arts Undergraduate Society should also be one of the strongest, and most supported in the nation.

D o y o u w is h to c o n t in u e

Arts Rep to SSMU

After three years of working behind the scenes of the AUS, it’s time to get on the front lines! As VP Academic, I will apply the experience that I've had from the Faculty of Arts Committe of this year's Council Secretary. I am determined to promote student needs on faculty com­ mittees, improve the libraries, and oversee the implementa­ tion of the multitrack program and student-run course evalu­ ations. This is a role that I am 100% willing to play. Behind those promises lies not only commitment but integrity, experi­ ence and the desire to serve Arts students within the academ­ ic sphere of their McGill experience.

DANIELLE LANTEIGNE

MARC FLYNN

Born in Bermuda, I have lived there my entire life. I was at school in Toronto for 5 years and presently I am in U l, majoring in Religious Studies with minors in Anthropology and Psychology. I am very outgoing and enjoy playing a variety of sports. My main interests are travelling, socializing and meeting inter­ esting people. As VP Internal, I would like to see students better informed by putting out quality publications, readily available to the university. I would also like to provide bet­ ter organized activities that give Arts students a proud iden­ tity and make Arts the faculty to be in.

JENNIFER LEPP

It is the job of the Vice-President Administration to oversee the daily operations of the Arts Undergraduate Society and ensure that the administra­ tion of the AUS functions fluidly. I not only intend to perform this task but I will search out the problems that miaht be the cause of any inefficiencies. By the time I have fin­ ished updating files and sorting through the junk in the archives, the AUS will be a well-oiled machine ready to serve any Arts student. Remember, I will not only be the secretary of the Arts Council, I want to be the secretary for every Arts student.

Arts Rep to SSMU The SSMU, with its 2.5 million dollar budget, has a tremendous resource base to provide services. The Arts Rep. to SSMU, must ensure that these services, both new and old, address the needs of Arts students. In order to represent Arts interests, there needs to be a renewed effort to work closely and directly with the constituents in order to understand and respond to those interests. This year, as an enthusiastic AUS volunteer and FYSA representative, I have shown that I am firmly committed to these goals, and I will work harder to achieve them as your 98-99 representa­ tive.

Energy. Innovation. Commitment. That7s me. As AUS VP Internal, I promise to make next year more exciting than your granny's 85th birthday. How? By spic­ ing up Art's events and making them the envy of the entire campus; W inter Carnival, Arts' Frosh 98, Inter-departmental 5 Km fun runs, Art's Taverns, Leacock Charity Cake Walk, Art's on Skis, and even an Arts Step Class. And just to keep us all organized I want to make AUS Agendas a reality- We need them! A 1997 AUS/SSMU Frosh leader, former McConnell resident, SOAR/ROTERAC member and student phoneathon employee, I have the experience you need- so let's put Arts on the map!!

JED FINN

DANIEL ARTENOSI

RYAN SOMMERVILLE

GEMMA PERALTA

JO MORROW

AUS V P External

As the AUS Career Fair Coordinator and a member of the AUS Financial Management Committee, I am aware of what AUS needs to do. More important­ ly, I know what can be done. I don't make empty promises and will work my hardest to make sure AUS monies benefit Arts students. Through the restructuring of the AUS budget and Snax, increased fundraising and the creation of an Arts Endowment Fund goals such as the creation of an Arts lounge and increased funding for student resources, bursaries and projects can be achieved. Make AUS money work for you by voting for Leslie Litman.

AUS VP Internal

AUS VP Internal

YOUSUF AFTAB

Communication is key in representing Arts students. I will create a committee composed of the various demographics of Arts students, in order to deliver an all-encompassing representation to SSMU, as well as establish a system linking large faculty Associations with AUS. The Faculty of Arts could also benefit from a Recruitment Project by sending Arts students to speak with high schools. As VP External, I would lobby extensively on SSMU council to help fund this project. Furthermore, AUS could take an active role in the job placement problem fac­ ing Arts students by informing them of current job place­ ment services available.

I recently co-founded the Mutual Self Admiration Society, and so I'm able to see things in a better looking light. I won't bore you by telling you how qual­ ified I am. Instead, here's what I pro­ pose to do: The AUS is in considerable debt, and faces pressure of having to make cutbacks. This means your clubs will receive less money. I won't let that happen! How you ask? By generating more revenue for AUS through the Miraval cafeteria and SNAX. I'll also analyze how the Arts Improvement Fund can work better for us. I can't bring you tropical weather in the winter, but hey - I'm thinking ahead for.... you.

AUS VP Internai

AUS VP Internal

LESLIE LITMAN

SAMI KAMHAWI

XAVIER VAN CHAU

HEATHER BRADFIELD

AUS VP Finance

AUS VP Finance

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work on creating scholarships for women in engineering and science pursuing grad work and getting course m aterials on-line, while Johnson, as VP University Affairs, could concentrate on her mandate of increasing community work for academic credit. Kovacs would also be appointed to fill a currently vacant Science Senate seat, and Johnston is looking him a seat on SSMU council as well. According to Kovacs, Johnston has even vol­ unteered part of her stipend.

Johnston says that, at this stage, nothing has been formally worked out. “Duncan [Reid] and Tara [Newell] were both positive about the idea,” she stated. “I think a lot of people feel that it would be a real, real shame to see our activi­ ties on both counts not be carried out.” Both candidates believe that each others’ initiatives for the posi­ tion were positive, viable goals for McGill and it would be difficult for just one of them to carry out all the plans of both.

“The one thing that was shown through the cam paign is that Andrew and I complement each

Johnston hopes that students the position of VP UA to be met other very well and he’s got a hell of a lot of strengths I don’t, and I won’t see the creation of this posi­ with its full potential.”

Kovacs is still non-committal tion as just another level of bureau­ have some that he doesn’t. about the job, saying that he still “We respect one another needs time to think if this is and it is very good that we are really what he wants to do. taking it out of a competitive “I think one of the big sphere and trying to do some­ things is that Sam and I just thing constructive. Politics want to move along. In a close isn ’t always about fighting, race like this, there have been you’ve got two people here times in SSMU history where who care for the right reasons,” there have been four or five stated Johnston. Kovacs recounts, and I don’t think either agreed, saying that “because of us want to go through this, or the portfolio is so large, you a by-election,” said Kovacs. can spend your whole year Johnston’s win by ju st eight maintaining the status quo.” votes did prompt a recount that Kovacs envisions the job was supposed to happen on as commissioner as a way to March 18, but both candidates divvy up the responsibilities of are now hoping that this new the UA. position will eliminate the need “There is an issue that stu­ for it. dents aren’t educated on what Last Thursday, when the SSMU is doing for them and ballots were all tallied, Johnston especially on the portfolio of said that she is set to begin work University Affairs, where a lot on the issues she campaigned is done for them. Maybe this for. would be a way where Sam S a m J o h n sto n celebrates h e r w in . Rachel Ong “I have so many things on would be basing largely with the go,” she stated. “I want to the administration and I could kind of bridge the gap between the cracy. “This is an attempt to debu- get going on the work study pro­ students and the student leaders,” reaucratize SSMU a little,” she gram, and before May I want to said. “We recognize the need for work with Trish Duff [alumni rep­ he stated.

resentative] to get a program going for McGill alumni to mentor stu­ dents in internship programs.”

About five minutes before the final results went on the board in the Shatner lobby, Kovacs was informed of his loss. “The next step is to recover,” said Kovacs, “and of course, break the news to my par­ ents.” On the subject of the cam­ paign he stressed that “the one thing I can say about this campaign is that it was about the issues, and I am proud of that.”

The other two candidates for University Affairs were less emo­ tional about their losses. Samji, on his plans for next year, said that he “would sit down and figure out where within the SSMU and M cGill structure [he] can get involved in the issues [he] cam­ paigned on”. Antler plans to do nothing but continue to put out the Red Herring. In terms of the cam­ paign, Samji said that “it was fairly run, and both Andrew and Sam ran strong campaigns. I enjoyed work­ ing with them both.”

Student reps to Senate and Board of Governors acclaimed B y La u ren C appell

The Web site for the past SSMU elections opens with an encouraging message to all visi­ tors: “Exercise your right to vote!”

Although McGill has a higher voter turnout than most Canadian univer­ sities with over 20 per cent of stu­ dents voting in SSMU executive elections, getting a full slate of can­ didates for Senate and Board of Governors elections is entirely another matter.

Fifteen positions were filled uncontested in this year’s election period. These included the ten stu­ dent representatives to McGill’s Senate, two financial research advi­ sors, two directors to the CKUT Board and the undergraduate repre­ sentative to the Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors is the highest decision-making body at M cGill and the undergraduate community is given only one vote in this forum. Cyrus Boelman, the new undergraduate BoG represen­ tative, explained that his position is one of the many that go unob­ served and unappreciated.

“It’s more of a low-key posi­ tion — the representative is not in the public view, but it’s still impor­ tant.”

Visibility is one issue, but the lack of information about the posi­ tion appears to be a greater prob­ lem. Not only does the electorate get left in the dark about this posi­ tion, but even the elected represen­ tative is unsure about the responsi­ bilities that his position will entail.

Boelman explained that he has tried to research and to define his

role but, given the number and nature of confidential committees that report to the BoG, this has not been an easy task. His decision to run was motivated by a general desire to get involved. However, in his view, many aspects of student politics are unappealing.

“I didn’t want to do all the election campaigning. And, being part of a big decision-m aking group will enable me to be more effective than an SSMU position would.”

He was quite surprised when the other opposing candidate Sarvesh Srivastava decided to drop out of the race, leaving Boelman as the only contestant. Still, Boelman believes that “it was only natural that these areas did not attract more people. The positions that are acclaimed are representative posi­ tions, lobby positions. They’re not the ones that involve candidates with a desire for political life.”

While Boelman doesn’t see the BoG rep as being intensely political, SSMU President Tara Newell differs in her opinion and stressed the need for a qualified representative. She expressed dis­ appointment at the number of posi­ tions that went acclaimed in this year’s elections.

“All the high stakes go through the Board of Governors — it’s so important that they have the necessary experience and are well informed,” she stated.

To Boelman, just because stu­ dents couldn’t elect their represen­ tative doesn’t mean the job will not get done.

“The candidates aren’t dramat­ ically different — they all take the

basic student point of view.

Besides, what is most important is the fact of student representation.”

He suggests that perhaps it is not a sign of apathy but of satisfac­ tion. “Maybe it means that people agree with the stance of the univer­ sity and are confident in the way SSMU handles its relations with the university.”

Last year’s elections saw three candidates compete for Boelman’s position in what ended as a very close race. Only the Senators in three faculties — engineering, law, and medicine — were acclaimed.

Both Arts Senator positions were acclaimed for the upcoming academic year. Returning Senator Emma Sevitt explained that “the job of a Senator is not recognized because it is not visible.”

The Senate concentrates on academic issues, such as curricu­ lum and policy reform. Student senators work on students’ behalf, seeking to ensure equality and fair­ ness.

Sevitt underscored the central­ ity of creating forums for the expo­ sure of these under-valued posi­ tions. She implied that voting pat­ terns and cam paigns correlate directly to this lack of exposure.

“It’s a shame that people don’t realize that you have a voice, that you have a say.”

Newell also believes that stu­ dents have to realize that they can make a difference.

“We need to find a better way to communicate to students that we do have power. Students just don’t see that,” Newell concluded.

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party have also been called into question; Chhuom explained that the event was advertised through in-class flyers, campus postering and announcements made directly to freshman science classes.

According to Chhuom, for the in-class announcements he hyped up the party a bit and “...told them some prices.”

The campus alcohol policy states, however, that “organizers cannot advertize the fact that alco­ holic beverages are served or sold at the event nor in dicate any p rices.” W hen asked if he was aware of this regulation, Chhuom replied that he “knew it was ille­ gal to advertise for alcohol.” He

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q u alified this statem ent, how­ ever, by explain­ ing how the FUSS tried to get around the rules — flyers and p osters had prices for ‘B E #R ’ and ‘S H #T S ’ and during in-class announcem ents, Chhuom said that A lc o h o l a b u s e in he announced drink prices without referring to alcohol by name. He claims he used close sounding words, such as the word ‘b e a r’ instead of ‘beer’.

“I never said it directly and if you heard something else, well, you heard something else,” stated Chhuom.

SSMU VP Internal Sarvesh Srivastava downplayed the severi­ ty of what happened the night of the party.

“They’re young and things got out of hand,” said Srivastava.

He noted, however, that positive mention should be made of the joint effort between FUSS and SSMU for organizing a special server training session, which would not normally have taken place at this time of year, in order to educate all of FUSS’s servers about Quebec, McGill and SSMU policies regulating the event.

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began to cut some intoxicated stu­ dents off from being served at the party. He noted that the bartenders did a good job of informing other servers who was to be cut off. “ [People who were cut off] weren’t served at other stands,” said Fraser, though he noted that they were not cut off until well after eight or nine trips to the bar.

For some, however, it was a little too late.

“It’s very hard to cut off your friends,” noted Alex Singh, anoth­ er freshman party-goer, referring to the bartenders for the event who were themselves comprised mainly of freshman science stu­ dents.

Alcohol abuse down A ccording to Dr. P ierre T ellier, m edical d irec to r for Student Health Services, alcohol abuse in M cGill residences — which houses mainly freshman students — appears to be down from rates a couple of years ago.

Tellier cited the cessation of beer sales inside the residences them­ selves, as well as a decline in the num ber of R esidence C ouncil sponsored parties involving alco­ hol, as two of the primary reasons for the decrease. While incidents involving alcohol related hospital­ ization appear to be on the decline in the residences, the Shatner building doesn’t appear to be on the same track.

For instance, SSMU sources have confirmed that there was an incident in the students’ society back office involving a G ert’s employee, two SSMU executives and a few volunteers after the Four Floors party in January. The already-drunk G ert’s employee chugged a substantial amount of hard liquor and was hospitalized shortly after for alcohol poison­ ing. While an internal investiga­ tion over the incident was sup­ posed to have taken place, neither Srivastava nor SSMU M anager Guy Brisebois could produce a document. Brisebois maintains, however, that there was “no need for a reprimand or a report.”

C a b le c o m in g to re sid e n c e s n e a r y o u .

B y Stephanie L evitz

The TV rooms in McGill res­ idences could be a little emptier next year if M cG ill Telecom decides to go ahead with its plan to wire all of McGill’s residences with cable.

M cG ill T elecom has been looking at wiring residence rooms with cable for some time, accord­ ing to Gary Bernstein, director of McGill Telecom.

“We are always looking at new ways to bring services to stu­ dents in rez,” he said. “In U.S. schools, which we used as mod­ els, cable TV in rez rooms is quite common and successful.”

The proposed cable TV pack­ age that will be available to stu­ dents will include standard cable channels such as Fox, ABC, NBC and Global as well as speciality channels such as M uchM usic, TSN and A&E. In ad d itio n , McGill Telecom would give at least two channels to student groups for local program ming.

The system would not require a decod er box unless a student decided to order Pay Per View, in which case they would be respon­ sible for providing their own box.

But all students would be respon­ sible for bringing their own TVs. E arlier in M arch, M cG ill Telecom sent out a survey to rez students to determ ine if they would in fact be interested in such a service. The survey asked ques­ tions about the maximum amount of money a student would pay for cable TV and provided a checklist of possible channels. According to Bernstein, the response to the sur­ vey has been split right down the middle.

“We have only received back a small number of the surveys,” he said. “H alf o f them say ‘absolutely, this is something we w ant,’ and the other half says, ‘well, we want it, but only if the price is right.’”

C ost is a m ajor facto r in decid in g w hether or not re s i­ dences w ill actually get cable hook-ups. Bernstein was unable to quote exact prices for the project but he did say that “it will cost a great deal.” Unlike the phone ser­

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vice which McGill Telecom offers to students in rez, the cable TV initiative cannot be done on a “try it and see if they like it basis,” said B ernstein. W hen M cGill Telecom first began offering tele­ phone service to students in resi­ dence about three years ago, they began the project at Molson and slow ly expanded it to include other residences. With cable TV, however, it is more cost effective to set up the service in all the buildings, as opposed to just one.

Reaction from residents has been mixed. Melissa Pallett, IRC rep to SSMU, supports the cable in itia tiv e and b eliev es it w ill improve residence life.

“People who live in rez are ren tin g th eir room s and they should have access to the same services that people who live in apartments have. If the surveys indicated that it is what the stu­ dents want, then I am all for it, as long as they give us a better rate and a b etter package than the cable company — otherwise there is no point,” she stated.

Jonathan Freeman, a U0 Arts student currently living in the M cC onnell resid en ce, voiced some of his concerns about the negative side-effects of having a TV in every room.

“A lthough there are many positive aspects to having cable, there are negative possibilities.

It’s a great idea because you can have people over to watch TV instead of being forced to go to your floor fellows room, or to the common room. But it can take away from the camaraderie of rez and it is possible that people will ju st stay in their rooms alone.

People won’t feel like they have to go out and meet people and they will miss all the great things going on at M cG ill and in Montreal in general.”

Bernstein says that he is giv­ ing students another ten days to hand in the surveys and then he will make a decision as to whether or not to proceed with cable. If the project is given the green light, installation will take place over the summer. The decision will be made by the end of March.

N eW S

17 March 1998

Briefs Students say “ yes” to organic food Over 60 per cent of students who turned out to SSMU elections last week supported a referendum question asking for money towards a co-op organic food store.

Although the question passed, the collection of the $2 annual levy must be approved by M cG ill’s Board of Governors.

Mike Watson, co-chair of the “yes” committee, sees the results as a firm mandate from students.

“Personally, I’m very happy with the results. I think its a great victory for the food store. It shows that students are in tune with the issues the campaign was meant to address,” he stated.

McGill Students for Organic Food must now convince the McGill administration that the $2 levy should be added to every stu­ dent’s tuition statement.

“We’ll take this to the Dean of Students [Rosalie Jukier] — she’s the next stop,” explained Russell Unger, general co-ordinator of MSOF. “Considering the type of [fiscal] environment stu­ dents are in, [the election results] are a pretty solid mandate.”

Unger also points out that there were a significant number of people opposed to supporting the new store via a levy — 1,224 of the 3,340 who turned out to the polls. He’s happy that any students opposed to funding the store will be able to get their money back if the levy is approved by the Board of Governors.

“I think it’s good that there’s an opt-out clause. We should expect quite a few people opt-ing out. No one is going to be forced to support the store,” Unger stated.

Katy Mamen, a member of the Quebec Public Interest Research Group Board of Directors, was pleased with the “yes” campaign’s ability to edu­ cate students.

“I found that not as many people as I thought were aware about organic agriculture — but once they found out, they were really receptive,” she stated.

M cG ill and Concordia purchase new system McGill and Concordia recent­ ly signed a $4 million contract with Systems and Com puter Technology Corporation for a new system to manage financial and student information.

Officials at the two universi­ ties hope that the software package will allow them to improve the efficiency of their purchasing operations as well as move towards sharing library resources.

The decision to purchase the SCT system was made after nearly three years of planning. McGill’s Senate established a committee in May 1995 to study the need for a new student information system.

Interactivity will be highlight­ ed in the student information part of the system. Advisors, for exam­ ple, will have easy access to stu­

dent records via the Web. VicePrincipal Academic Bill Chan hopes that students will see the benefits of the new system.

“As we familiarize ourselves with the new technology, it should improve efficiency, make informa­ tion more readily available to stu­ dents and be more user-friendly.

This will help both universities to serve the students better,” stated Chan.

Demonstration ta r­ gets M a rtin

tional organization which promotes cross-cultural understanding and co-operation through practical business experience. It exists in over 800 universities in 87 coun­ tries around the world. The organi­ zation aims to enhance student leadership and managerial skills through its traineeship exchange program.

Vahid Fotouhinia, AIESEC McGill president, explained that AIESEC has been providing international work experience to McGill students since 1958. It is a reciprocal international job exchange agency involving first year to MBA graduate university students with interests in business, economics and computer science.

AIESEC McGill is currently part­ nered with the Royal Bank, London Life and Alcan Aluminium among other companies.

“AIESEC gives students the opportunity to cope with business­ es before entering the business w orld,” remarked Mr. Pierre McCann of the Royal Bank. "That is what sustains Royal Bank’s con­ tinued support.”

Christina Markanastasakis, a McGill graduate currently applying for an AIESEC traineeship place­ ment, explained that AIESEC aims to give a comprehensive business

People concerned with the increasing role of corporations in the public sphere are being called out to a demonstration in front of Canada Steamship Lines head­ quarters this Saturday at 11 a.m.

The event is being organized

by People Against the Multilateral Agreement on Investment. They strategically chose the location of the dem onstration — on the doorstep of the company owned by Federal Finance M inister Paul M artin. Event co-organiser M i c h a e l Pinsonneault is concerned that M artin’s gov­ ernment will be able to negotiate the MAI without any sort of pub­ lic consultation or debate.

“We see how the govern­ ment has been extremely secre­ tive. T hey’ve largely kept the A US election candidates.

Catherine Farquharson MAI from the public for a long time. If it wasn’t for a leak to Ralph Nader’s people experience.

“The program allows for at the beginning of 1995, we immediate cultural integration and wouldn’t even know as much as allows the participant direct con­ we do now,” he explained.

Pinsonneault points out that tact with the native population the MAI, which is currently being under a common organization. It negotiated in France, will “give provides managerial skills and a unprecedented powers to corpora­ profound cultural experience which are crucial for any successful busi­ tions.”

“They will have the right to ness person.”

Tickets for the luncheon are sue governments over its laws or protection measures. International available in the lobby of the corporations could drag, for exam­ Bronfman building March 17 to ple, the City of Montreal to court 19.

—with files from Michelle Lee if they gave preference to a local company for a contract.”

He also feels that litigation AUS Elections taking place under NAFTA is only M arch 23 and 24 a sneak preview of w hat’s to come.

The Arts Undergraduate “You just have to look at a couple of cases before the courts Society will be holding its elec­ now...to realize what the MAI tions March 23 and 24. While the positions of VP Administration, could do.”

The Canadian Steamship VP External and VP Academic are Lines headquarters is located at acclaim ed, the race is on for 759 Victoria Square (métro President, VP Finance, VP Internal, and Arts Reps to SSMU. Square Victoria).

The candidates are as follows: President — Heather Bradfield, M erriam to speak at Xavier Van Chau: VP Finance — Sami Kamhawi, Leslie Litman; VP AIESEC luncheon Internal —Yousuf Aftab, Jo John Merriam, senior vice- Morrow, Gemma Peralta, Ryan president finance of the Royal Sommerville; Arts Rep to SSMU — Bank, will address the future of the Wojtek Baraniak, Marc Flynn, banking industry in the 21st centu­ Danielle Lanteigne, Anne Topolski.

Polling stations will be set up ry at AIESEC M cG ill’s at BMH, Leacock, Arts, Shatner Millennium Business Luncheon on and Redpath.

March 20.

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Jewish Studies gets boost

By Catherine McLean Two large financial donations to the Jewish studies department this week have counteracted all past budget cuts to not only guar­ antee the program’s present vitality but also ensure its future impor­ tance within the McGill communi­ tyThe Segal and Cummings families each donated $1 million to the Jewish studies department at a ceremony held last Tuesday in the Arts Council Room. The funds will establish the Leanor and Alvin Segal Endowm ent for Jewish Studies and the Jack Cummings Endowment for Jewish Studies.

Celebrating its 30th anniver­ sary, the Jewish Studies depart­ ment now has the money to offset horrendous budget cuts that forced a paring down of its teaching staff to only four full-time professors.

Professor Gershon Hundert, Jewish community chair of the depart­ ment, said that the gifts will be used to expand the teaching staff as well as provide scholarships and fund public activities.

“It will help the program. We need to recover our previous strength,” Hundert stated.

Even when weakened by bud­ get cuts, the department has proven itself a valuable asset for both the Jewish and McGill communities.

All McGill students are eligible to enrol in language courses in Hebrew and Yiddish, various liter­ ature classes, Biblical studies or a Jewish Teacher Training Program.

Steve Cummings explained the impetus for creating the Jack Cummings Endowment by empha­ sizing the significance of the department’s academic and com­ munity resources and its precarious financial existence.

“Jewish Studies is very vul­ nerable right now given the budget cuts. It’s realistic to think that the

department wouldn’t survive,” he stated. “If we didn’t step in we knew that we would lose some­ thing valuable. It is a centre of excellence for East European and Yiddish studies — it’s an impor­ tant asset for McGill.”

Stephen Spodek, executive director of the Hillel Student’s Foundation, agreed that the two endow m ents benefit both the Jewish Studies Department and McGill.

“It’s an important donation to the study of Jewish studies in an academic context — for Jews and non-Jews,” said Spodek.

Professor Hundert perceived the large donations as both spiritual and financial gifts to the university and department. The department’s Jewish Community Chair consid­ ered the funds a testament to soci­ ety’s continued support of McGill and the department.

“It has several levels of impor­ tance. The first is to help the Jewish studies department. The second represents a dramatic state­ ment of faith; not only in Jewish studies, but in McGill. It expresses a belief that something important can be done here in Montreal,” said Hundert.

Cummings is optimistic about the future of the Jewish studies departm ent now equipped with these two substantial endowments.

“We hope that the donation helps to secure the position of the department in McGill. We believe that it has the ability to be one of the finest programs for scholarly activity regarding issues of Jewish studies and Jewish people in civili­ sation. We wanted to make sure that it not only survived, but flour­ ished.”

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Published lj>vthe Students' Society of McGill University

M c G IL L T R IB U N E “Drunkenness is simply voluntary insanity.”

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Seneca

Sara J ean G reen Editor-in-chief F ranklin R ubinstein Assistant Editor-in-chief

E lizabeth W asserman Assistant Editor-in-chief

Luck of the Irish

By Sara Jean Green When I was a kid, St. Patrick’s day could be summed up in two words: shamrock shake.

My mom would take us to McDonald’s and 1 always got a free green milkshake because I have green eyes. It was one of those things that made life sweet for a five year old, especially since 1 got to gloat over my brown-eyed siblings a little bit — mom had to buy their shakes.

My dad’s Irish, so in respect of the day, I used to get all decked out in green on an annual basis. 1 loved to use "top of the momin’ to ya” as the day’s greeting, to which dad would reply, “and may the rest of the day be yours.” My father, after a few drinks, would go into his off-key rendition of Danny Boy and then dance around the house to Van Morrison and the Chieftains.

But since coming to McGill, I’ve lapsed in my yearly acknowl­ edgement of St. Patty. Falling as the day does in the middle of March, I’ve usually found myself too busy with a student’s burden to partic­ ipate in Montreal’s grand show of Irish pride.

This year, however, is a bit different. First off, I’m living with a girl from Dublin who is working at a downtown Irish pub in order to finance an upcoming U.S. road trip. In fact, Màirin delayed her travel plans in order to work the holiday — for a bona fide Irish lass, tips from drunk wanna-bes in the midst of a week-long celebration are as green as incentives come.

Living with a real Irish woman has made me realize that the Irish on this side of the ocean make a bigger deal of paying homage to St. Patrick than the inhabitants of Erin’s land. But there is certainly some­ thing to be said for a city that throws itself into drunken reverie the way Montreal does once a year. Over 100,000 people lined up for Sunday's parade, media celebrities were out in full force and beef stew was served on the street. I skipped all the festivities, promising myself that I would do some work before going out for a pint or two.

On the metro ride downtown. I got a faceful of Peppermint Schnapps/Guiness breath from the guy who sat himself next to me.

Then, I walked into the pub. It didn’t take me long to become painfully aware of my sobriety. Everyone I saw had fake tattoos, green face paint and dollar-store hats; Irish music pulsated and the taps never stopped flowing. Empty plastic cups and cigarette butts littered counters and table tops and by the smell of things, more than one beer had been wast­ ed on the hardwood floor. I sat down for my first pint and some guy promptly spilt hair of his in my lap. On the up-side, he bought me a beer but for the rest of the night, he kept telling me how “really, really thsorry” he was for the mishap.

My friends had been drinking since 2 in the afternoon and were eager for me to catch up. This of course was impossible considering they’d been at it for a good eight hours, but after a few Kilkineys and more than my share of Jamieson’s, I started getting into the spirit of things. Just as I was getting to the “good and giddy” stage of drunken­ ness, however, my friends were showing signs — some more than oth­ ers — of greenish gills.

1 got home, made an obnoxious long-distance phone call, smashed my head on the bookshelves in my room and passed out. And I’m still feeling nauseous from the Jamieson shooters. Ah yes, I’ve been blessed with the luck of the Irish.

Cheers.

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Stop the Press

Red Herring’s sexist campaign stinks up SSMU elections 1 1 ..

I wonder why most1 people really don’t give a shit about SSMU elections. It is alm ost funny — funny enough that in the recent election campaign the Red Herring slate had an amazing opportunity. One of the Red Herring candidates commented to me that they wanted to “challenge the status quo.”

How true — an opportunity to challenge the dreary, repetitive and bland event that the SSMU election is often perceived to be.

They had an opportunity to poke fun at a system that in the past has bred apathy and disinterest and has been dominated by a certain core group of people.

Well, the status quo is that the presidential race was conspicuous­ ly dominated by men. The status quo is that despite the fact that

4t . », , L L n n n «-* i i i n i v i ri»-* t / i n there may have been a woman ten times more qualified for Presidency than Reid, Tischler or myself, she did not come forward.

Having endured a week of their sometimes poignant, but mostly inane antics, it is interesting to reflect on what is wrong with SSMU politics and what it is that we find funny.

We laughed when male Red Herring candidates ran around yelling out insults, verbally and physically challenging the other candidates, aggressively knocking over furniture and singing out their favorite rendition of “I fuck the frosh.”

We laughed when they assert­ ed that the entire objective of the frosh program was “to get some serious dick action.”

We laughed when, in the mid­

/J 1 a n T n rloK oto dle of a debate, a male Red Herring candidate took a picture of a female candidate and rubbed it on his crotch, simulating mastur­ bation.

We laughed at the Red Herring candidate portrayed offer­ ing sexual favours and innuendo to her voters.

Welcome to politics. I fear that what the Red Herring in fact did (and what all us candidates allowed them to do), despite their attempts at humour, was to portray men as aggressive, violent and emotionally detached, and women as sexual objects for the taking.

Indeed, did we challenge the “sta­ tus quo” or simply perpetuate it?

— Paul Ruel, U2 Political Science

Letters to th e E d ito r T h e S n ax scoop I am writing with regards to the allegations made against Adam Giambrone in the March 10 issue of the Tribune.

I am the general manager and secretary on the executive board of AUS Snax. I have been under con­ tract to AUS since June 1997 when I was hired to operate their conve­ nience store located in the Leacock building.

At the time, Mr. Giambrone was the AUS VP finance and he and I collaborated closely on the project. Together we developed a product line, set up an organiza­ tional structure and built Snax from scratch. Adam Giambrone is a ded­ icated, hard-working, motivated and organized individual and he was invaluable in the set-up of Snax.

That being said, I would like to stress that I am responsible for all financial issues pertaining to AUS Snax. My accountant, Lambert C.C. KWAN, CGA, and I keep a close eye on all operations at Snax. I was surprised to discover the concerns regarding Mr. Giambrone’s behaviour. I was even more surprised that no one saw fit to discuss them with me. Allow me to assure you that if there were any “questionable” occurrences at Snax, I would know about them. I

take great exception to the sugges­ tion that things are less than above board in my organization. I would welcome an audit by qualified uni­ versity personnel.

When Mr. Giambrone left for Sudan, Snax was in a difficult posi­ tion. Adam was highly involved in Snax and his departure called for quick reorganization. With elec­ tions weeks away, it became vital for Adam to sign a series of cheques in order to assure that Snax’s 15 employees and 6 suppli­ ers were paid. Mr. Giam brone worked hard to ensure the success of AUS Snax and that his departure would be as smooth as possible.

The efforts of Mr. Giambrone, the flexibility of Snax staff and the support of AUS President Karim Bardeesey all combined to ensure the continued success of our store.

I would like to point out all these events occurred in October 1997; this is the first time that the student presses, and by extension the student body, have heard about these vague and unfounded allega­ tions concerning Mr. Giambrone’s conduct. Given that SSMU elec­ tions began this week, I cannot help but wonder if there are any ulterior motives behind this story.

AUS Snax is a business venture and not a political pawn.

— Paula Amy Hewitt General Manager and Secretary, AUS Snax Inc. Staff

Diana Anderson, Lauren Capped Aaron Chase, Mike Colwell, Jamie Cowan, D’Arcy Doran, Alexandra Dosman, Catherine Farquharson, Julie Fishman, Nilima Gulrajani, Ashley Hall, Tyler Hargreaves, Céline Heinbecker, Berkley Hynes, Samuel Lapalme-Remis, Michelle Lee, Mark Liszowski, Catherine McLean, Sarah Mlynowski, Shirley Ong, Christine Pritchard, David Reevely, Rich Retyi, Andrew Ross, John Salloum, Paul Sheridan, Regina Skerjanic, Simon Taylor, Trudy Wong

In d efen ce o f pro athletes Re: “Ominous Future for Professional Sport,” editorial by Kirstie Hudson (Tribune, March 10).

Did you really intend for your editorial to be so slanted and off the mark? Do you consider $6.4 m illion (the biggest fine with games included for a non-drugrelated incident) to be a mere slap on the wrist?

Even though what Sprewell did was wrong, he should still be able to market his abilities else­ where. In “society,” you would be fired from your job, but you would not be forbidden from working at all. You would be hired elsewhere if your skills were exceptional.

As for your O. J. Simpson remarks, do you really believe that his "sports star status" came from murder charges and not his many collegiate and NFL records? Do you follow sports at all? Assistant sports editor?

It is so simple to try to paint pro athletes as immature and dan­ gerous, but are there any other pro­ fessions followed so closely and televised all over the world with any mistake portrayed as life or death? Very convenient that there was no mention of Alexei Yashin’s million dollar donation to the arts, Steve Smith donating funds to his alma mater to create a much-need­ ed computer lab, or Warrik Dunn raising his younger siblings by himself while going to university and then on to the NFL. Oh, those horrible athletes!

— Jason Egbuna U2 Urban Systems

Opinion

17 March 1998

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Truths about the food not alcohol guy It’s four o’clock on Thursday.

I’m on my way to the library to plead with whoever is in charge to overlook my $50 late charge. As I walk down M cTavish I see the “Can you spare some change for food not alcohol” guy accosting two uncomfortable looking stu­ dents.

Damn. Can I cut across the grass so he doesn’t bother me?

Ignore him? Just suck it up and attempt a smile and say, “sorry not today”?

Of course I could give him some change, but that doesn’t occur to me. Maybe it’s my last loonie and I ’m saving to buy myself a Sadie’s smooshie. Maybe I’m selfish and I don’t see why I should give away my hard earned money. Or I think he’s annoying and should get his own job instead of leeching off students. Maybe he’s become a McGill fixture and I no longer notice him as a man in need of money.

There are constant rumours about him. “Oh, his w ife’s a lawyer,” “he lives on Lome,” or “he makes hundreds of dollars a

day.” Maybe he’s really a million­ aire. Maybe he’s a superhero — panhandler by day, ghetto apart­ ment guardian and protector by night.

I decided to seek the truth. But what if 1 can’t handle the... If the rumours are true and he really is raking in the money, then at least there’s at least one good job that us Arts students are qualified to do.

And now without further ado, I unveil the mysterious story of the man who is more M cGill than megaphones and political apathy.

First of all, he doesn’t appreci­ ate being referred to as “the food not alcohol guy.” He much prefers the title Brian Alexander Low. His parents are from Scotland, and they moved to Montreal way back in the day when we had immigration here instead of exodus. Living down­ town, he went to Montreal High School and then sought out his DEC at Dawson in civil engineer­ ing. Then it was off to the land of opportunity — the shuttle-bus

rid in ’ no-spring-breakin’-oasis known as Concordia. Something, som ething, som ething and he dropped out.

Looking to become,.

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a self-made man and to join the ranks of Gates, Turner and RuPaul, Brian decided to start his own business. First he sold security locks, then he opened a small jew­ ellery business, and finally leather goods. Unfortunately, as you may already know, these business ven­ tures were unsuccessful.

While capitalist America may not have welcomed him with open arms, what about the women, the ladies, the beautiful babies? Do they fall for the “can you spare any change for gas for my Cadillac, my Ferrari is getting a tune up.” (Now there’s a pick up line if I ever heard one.) Seriously, he calls his girl­ friend Suzy the answ er to his

prayers. He has been living with her for the past three years, among the social elite on Lome avenue, in the heart of the McGill student ghetto. While most believe Suzy is a lawyer (I think it was reported in The Daily) the truth is that she sings and plays the guitar. Brian man­ ages.

So how’s the coinage down on the corner of McTavish and library road? How close is he to meeting his goal of “Can you spare some change, my daughter needs silicone breast implants?” Since the ice storm, his income has fallen to at most $5 an hour. In the good old days he could clear $10 an hour — but that was back in the day before McGill was ranked third. Brian has diligently worked days for the past seven years at McGill. He works nights

outside the Faubourg.

What’s does the future hold for our panhandling friend? He is hoping to put the quarters together to renew his currently expired cab driver’s license. Unfortunately, the license and required refresher course will cost him over $800. So the next time he gives his bid for silicone breast implants, please give generously. And have a nice day.

S a ra h ’s next column will uncover the story behind the guy who hangs around Bronfman. Her column will reveal the North-South turf war for McGill students’ spare change.

H E L P L IN E 3 9 8 -8 5 0 0 7 days a w e e k

The pothead potential: revitalizing the construction industry and so much more "It was made of wood and m easured 10 by 25 m etres. It began under the barn but spread far beyond its walls.”

This is how one jo urnalist described an underground bunker disco v ered by the RCM P in Lachute last week. What was this bunker for? Was it a home for a g u n -to ttin g m ilitia group?

Perhaps it was a safe house for the white slave trade.

No, this minor engineering marvel was built to grow pot. The bunker contained 2,000 plants and could pro­ duce $3.5 million dollars of pot a year.

On the big and small screen, pot smokers have always been portrayed as slothful stoners who find it hard enough to lift their heads, let alone build an under­ ground farm. In reality, in addi­ tion to giving you the munchies, pot also gives you an innate apti­ tude for carpentry.

Anyone who has lived in resi­ dence know s about the link between marijuana and construc­ tion. I lived down the hall from a guy who smoked-up every morn­ ing before he got out of bed. He said pot was the b re ak fa st of champions. This same gentleman was constantly bringing home pipes, tubes, buckets and valves to b u ild som e new form of drug paraphernalia that he had heard about on the Internet. The man had two missions in life: the first was to smoke enough pot to make environm entally friendly hemp fan n y-packs for a developing nation. The second was to find

new and innovative ways to sm oke that pot. He w anted to boldly toke in ways no one had toked before.

If I’ve given you the feeling that I ’m not a m em ber of the roach clip crowd, that’s because I avoid pot like Charest trying to dodge Quebec Liberals. This is

eyes half lam ie Cowan not because I have any ethical, moral or medical objections to marijuana. It’s more because of the toker who lived down the hall.

I woke up every morning to the smell of pot, studied to the smell of pot, and fell asleep at night to the smell of pot. The man burnt apple and cinnamon incense to mask the smell of pot. It didn’t work. To this day, I have a power­ ful aversion to both pot and Q uaker’s Apple and Cinnamon oatmeal.

If I don’t like pot because of the smell, I don’t trust pot because of the pot legalization movement.

A pparently, m arijuana can be used in the treatment of leukemia, glacoma and AIDS. Contrary to what public service announce­ ments tell us, pot sounds down right good for you. I don’t think I should do anything that’s good for me on Friday night. I ’ve spent years destroying my body with alcohol, why w ould I want to repair it with pot?

W ith the discovery of this underground bunker, it strikes me that marijuana could be good for a lot more than AIDS-stricken-cancer patients with cataracts. Think of the innovation that would take place if Canada legalized marijua­ na. If a couple of stoners can build an elaborate underground facility, imagine what an entire nation of stoners could accomplish.

The pro-hem p m ovem ent should stop trying to prove that the marijuana plant can be made into high quality rope and cloth­ ing. We all know what they want the plant for, and it’s not rope.

Have you ever heard a heroin addict claim that poppies are a great alternative to fossil fuels?

The hem p lobby should instead point to the constructive powers pot grants its users. I’m sure the guy down the hall once built a bong that could fly a man to Mars. All pot smokers need is a spokesperson. They should try Bob V illa or M artha S tew art.

Both of them build enough stuff, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re both chronic tokers. I can just see the public service announcement now. “Pot” says Martha Stewart, wearing her off-hemp apron, “it’s a good thing.”

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Fear and loathing on SSMU elections night After countless rehashed ideas and rehearsed speeches, the 1998 SSMU elections had all com e down to this fateful night. The moment of truth lay ahead for some — a slap in the face for others.

The Shatner building was barren when I strolled in at 10:00 p.m. with a bottle of Colt 45 under my arm and a nasty itch to dig up some vindictive dirt.

Early reports deliv­ ered by a l b i n o _______ dwarves dressed in sharp black tuxedos were shunted directly to me from offices high above rue Sherbrooke. One such tip placed most of the would-be politicos at Metropolis, site of the Management AIDS fashion show.

With no SSMU high-rollers to impede good journalism, I allowed m yself to be im m ersed in the atmosphere of this election night.

With some'old fashioned bribery, I found Gert’s to be extremely proDuncan Reid/Lorenzo Pederzani while all eyes kept a close watch on the prodigal son John Ki and what had been termed by insiders as the “Ki Factor.”

King Frat and his Greeks had joined the masses rallying against Adam Giambrone while the Arts U ndergraduate Society sought would-be VP University Affairs Mr. Kovacs’ destruction. The rest of the regular Thursday night clien­ tele of Gert’s seemed stunned by all these intellectual types trespass­

ing on their turf and some began resorting to violence in order to save face.

The only SSMU candidate to be found in the entire building this early in the evening was VP Internal hopeful John Ki — locked in hover mode around the inform ation desk with calculator in tow. It was a sad sight to see this once proud man reduced to a quiver­ ing m ass, punching num bers feverishly into his math box in a vain attempt to calcu­ late ju st how many votes he was trailing by so early on.

As the W illiam Shatner building began to fill to capacity, candidates Samantha McGavin and Paul Ruel were spotted scrutinizing the polls. Even at 11:30 p.m., it was obvious to all that Duncan Reid would win the presi­ dency in a landslide w hile Lorenzo and Jeff Feiner had their respective races locked up. Upon learning of the results, Ruel, in a bitter and dejected mood, cursed this fine journalist and hurried out o f the

complex, never to be heard from again. Thankfully McGavin proved much more civil in defeat.

Sarvesh Srivastava sauntered into the building around 11:45 p.m. to a roar of applause from his ador­ ing fans, signalling the finale of the M etropolis shindig and the impending arrival of the remaining candi-

dates. Dressed smartly in a suit and tie, Sarvesh worked the crow d into a frenzy before planting himself firmly behind the infor­ mation desk along with SSMU hopefuls Pestilence and Death.

Soon after Sarvesh’s arrival the rem aining candidates began arriving in stretch limousines and horsedrawn carriages. First entered the radiant Sarah Glinski and her lum­ berjack boyfriend and McConnell floor fellow , Ian Mitchell. Following close behind was Adam G iam brone who arrived alone.

After learning of his defeat, Giam brone gave a tearful inter­ view to the Red Herring before slink­ ing off into the cold night, two SSMU losses under his belt and a bona fide claim

to Derek Prohar’s title as biggest SSMU failure.

The biggest fanfare was reserved for SSMU Presidential incumbent Duncan Reid and the always-slick Lorenzo who arrived at the same time in matching flat black limou­ sines. Lorenzo was surrounded by a posse of hang­ ers-on who each sported f u n k y coifs and stylish shades, attempting to keep up with the level of sophis­ tication that seems to follow Lorenzo wherev­ er he goes. L orenzo’s own mother stood closely by while her son lapped up the spotlight, drifting from one group to the o ther to accept praise and admiration.

This was not, however, a night for the winners, but an evening tailormade for losers.

Almost all of the candidates took defeat in stride.

While seeking out journalism, I spied Andrew T ischler holding his head high, T itia Holtz doling out hugs to her opponents and Samantha McGavin cracking the only smile I’ve seen the entire campaign. The results were not taken as well by all, however.

N ever has an SSMU candidate been so despised as Adam G iam brone was on this particular occa­ sion. Camp G linski was openly antiG iam brone as was Camp Feiner and the majority of the current SSMU execs. With this kind o f opposi­ tion, the boy d idn’t stand a chance his sec­

ond time around.

Ditto poor Omar Samji who was trounced in the polls, narrowly beating Red Herring candidate Margaret Antler by 11 votes even though her platform was based solely on her lack of under­ wear and inconsis­ tent shticks during the campaign.

Two individuals that will be hardest hit by th eir losses will be Paul Ruel and John Ki. Fresh off the differential tuition loss, Ruel must now swallow the b itter pill that nobody gives a damn about his lawsuit filed partially out of selfinterest and self-promotion. Being vanquished by the Prince of Darkness is nothing to be ashamed of, but don’t be surprised if Ruel ends up working at a local ProviSoir as a result of this major politi­ cal setback. The other SSMU hope­ ful that will feel the sting of defeat in the coming days will be John Ki, die-hard rugby player and Gert’s jack-of-alltrades. Kerwin the bouncer had already vowed to rally the boys and tear Ki limb from limb if he returned with anything but the gold.

W ith the votes counted and the victors busy drowning them ­ selves in copious amounts of alcohol, I sit back and reflect on the campaign that was. Full o f boring speeches, cliched rhetoric and some of the worst suits ever passed down from father to son, it all culminated in two hours of frenzied excitement.

Some left winners, most left losers, but one thing is for sure: this jour­ nalist will be back next year, dig­ ging deeper, working the crowds and generally being a bigger ass­ hole than ever before.

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Hell’s Kitchen: the toil and trouble of the restaurant industry C ulinary schools and plenty of grunt w ork can lead to big payoffs

By John S inopoli

“On the stress scale, our pro­ fession is second only to air traffic controllers,” Ryan Klauke proudly declares.

His gig: international espi­ onage? T elem arketer for Bell?

W hite House intern? A ctually, Klauke is a chef at the glam Jump restaurant in downtown Toronto.

With a projected growth rate of 38 per cent, the restaurant business is growing faster than any other industry in the retail sector. The U.S. Department of Labour predicts that 1.75 million food service posi­ tions will be created over the next decade, 500,000 of which will be for professionally trained chefs. A sous-chef earns anywhere between US $22,000 and $48,000 and a Chef de Cuisine can often earn a six figure salary.

Although the job market for chefs has never looked so good, the process of becoming a chef is ardu­ ous. Back-breaking work and grunt jobs lie along the road to the presti­ gious position of head chef.

Applying to culinary school is quite different from the traditional route to grad school. Applicants to the Florida Culinary Institute, one of the most selective schools in the U.S., must pass an oral evaluation of their motivation, work experi­ ence, and knowledge of the indus­ try in order to be considered for admission.

Last September, Bon Appétit magazine printed a letter from the editor titled "The M ysterious American Chef,’ in which the littleknown tortures of the chef’s exis­ tence are vividly described: “Only actors and cops have the kinds of schedules that chefs maintain, and they don’t work in a place that is as claustrophobic as a casket and as hot as the sixth circle of Dante’s hell.” Chefs work exactly when the rest of the world stops working and starts feasting. It is a somewhat strange breed of person who is will­ ing to labour in a scorching hot kitchen until the plate looks absolutely perfect, every time.

If you are entertaining the idea of mesmerizing others with your own brand of gastronom ic cre­ ations, here are some suggestions to get you started.

Take The Plunge It’s a good idea to get experi­ ence in a professional kitchen.

David McMillan, the head chef at The Globe R estaurant on St. Laurent, says that there is no substi­ tute for experience.

“I don’t want to discourage anyone from going to cooking school,” he said. “However, they tend to dabble in too many areas without teaching what you need to know about the basics. Knowing the basics comes with time in the kitchen.” McMillan has eight cooks in his kitchen, some of whom have no “ch ef’s papers” or cooking school experience. What he values most in his cooks is their expertise

with specific items such as breads, pastries, or sauces.

McMillan’s advice is to edu­ cate yourself by reading the industry’s top publications.

“Find yourself a chef who will take you under his wing, someone whose cuisine is cut­ ting edge and what you want to learn; then offer your services for free.” Volunteer positions often turn into paid positions as an assistant and help you gain invaluable practical expe­ rience.

Not everyone is of the same mind as M cM illan.

Claude Pelletier, head chef at St. L aurent’s M editeraneo, says that cooking school is a great way to start your career.

He spent three years in Riviere du Loup and got a job upon the completion of his program.

“There was nothing easier at that time because the hotel business was boom ing,” he said.

Klauke, also a cooking school graduate, agrees.

“Cooking school gives you basic training and creden­ tials that help you get your foot in the door. You can work your way through the system, but it’s usually easier and quicker with a certificate.”

Cooking fo r Credits

most in their prospective students is one that is more difficult to gauge What do you need to apply to than work experience.

“Although most students have culinary school?

“A high school diploma or its experience in the food service equivalent, a basic understanding of industry, the main attribute the profession and the physical abil­ Admissions Officers look for is a ity to stand on your feet for 8-10 sincere commitment to becoming a hours a day,” according to an professional culinarian,” said a rep­ admissions officer from the presti­ resentative from Western Culinary Institute. gious New Professional England Culinary O n l y a c t o r s a n d c o p s cooking schools Institute (NECI) in M o n t p e l i e r , h a v e t h e k i n d s o f s c h e d ­ can be very cost­ even in Vermont. NECI u l e s t h a t c h e f s m a in ta in , ly, Canada. One of accepts 80 per cent of their 1200 a n d t h e y d o n ’t w o r k in a the most presti­ applicants each p l a c e t h a t i s a s c l a u s t r o ­ gious cooking year. 100 per cent p h o b i c a s a c a s k e t a n d school in Canada is Le Cordon of their graduates Paris find employement a s h o t a s t h e s ix th c ir c le Bleu Cooking School after graduation o f D a n t e ’s h ell.

—likely in a job — Bon Appétit in Ottawa, which specializes in of their choice, as M a g a z i n e French cuisine. four or five jobs Each course Cbsts are offered to approximately $5,000, and a superi­ every graduating student.

While a lot of highly esteemed or certificate can only be taken in cooking schools do not expect London or Paris.

M ost Canadian cooking applicants to have prior experience — one example being the Western schools are part of community col­ Culinary Institute in Oregon, which leges and CEGEPs. The most accepts 80 per cent of approximate­ notable example is George Brown ly 700 applicants every year and College in Toronto, C anada’s places 98.2 per cent of its graduates largest culinary and hospitality in jobs — others demand it. The training facility, which has a 34Culinary Institute of America goes week chef training program as well so far as to caution its applicants as a two-year culinary management against spoiling their talents in the program. Fees range from $1,275 to $1,530 per year plus equipment and fast food industry: “Appropriate work experience supplies, which can cost upwards of would include any supervised food- $2,000.

George Brown has the distinc­ preparation activity — voluntary or paid — utilizing fresh, whole prod­ tion of comprising Canada’s only certified wine appreciation and ser­ ucts and a varied menu.”

The quality that schools value vice program — Sommelier. The

school also offers specialized train­ Culinary Arts. Total tuition costs ing in Chinese cuisine as well as an for an entire degree program range Italian culinary arts program which from U.S.$ 14,870 to U.S.$30,000. includes a 3-month placement in Some programs also include paid Italy. internships, in the States and Klauke, a graduate from abroad, for up to six months.

George Brown, feels he benefitted Culinary schools are the safest greatly from the stint in Italy. way to begin one’s career as a chef.

“It exposed me to a different Rates of admission are relatively style, a different ideal of cooking. high; job placement rates are even There’s a great passion for food and higher. For those eager to begin flavours, rather than food and their careers as soon as possible, a labour costs here,” Klauke said. more independent experience-ori­ The most pres­ ented path may tigious culinary “Y o u c a n w o r k y o u r w a y be the way to institutions that do t h r o u g h t h e s y s t e m , b u t go. However, not specialize in walking into one genre of cui­ i t ’s u s u a l l y e a s i e r w ith a four and fivesine are in the c e r tific a te . ” star restaurants United States. and working for Unfortunately, free can be a these schools have — R y a n K la u k e , c o o k in g very hum bling far greater tuition s c h o o l g r a d u a t e experience and costs than their requires som e­ Canadian counter­ one who is con­ parts, and only American citizens fident, motivated and willing to qualify for financial aid. The cost is make mistakes. not merely for prestige, however.

Most will tell you that the life The premier American insti­ of a chef is a gruelling one, rife tutes are far superior in facilities with more complaints than compli­ and faculty to any Canadian com­ ments. munity college. Some notable “Due to the stress, there are schools include: the Culinary inordinately high levels of divorce Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde and alcoholism in the profession,” Park, New York; Scottsdale Klauke maintained. But for the Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, diehard culinarian, the hustle and Arizona; New England Culinary bustle of a professional kitchen can Institute (NECI) in M ontpelier, be glorious.

Verm ont; C alifornia Culinary “Becuase it’s so ‘do-or-die,’ it Institute in San Francisco, and the is a job that gets immediate gratifi­ Florida Culinary Institute in West cation,” Klauke said. “The adrena­ Palm Beach. lin rush makes it worthwhile.”

All of these schools offer pro­ grams ranging from 15 months to two years, and award Associate of Occupational Studies degrees in

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Self-interest motivates research fund on urban decay

By Leslie Stojsic T aking a stroll through Montreal’s more unsightly neigh­ bourhoods can be much like visit­ ing a sickly distant relative: you don’t really want to hang around, you feel powerless to do anything for them, and frankly, you’d rather remember them the way they were in their glory days.

In the postw ar period, Montreal prided itself on being the industrial and commercial centre of the country. But somewhere amidst the chaotic drive to rein­ vent the city as a modern urban centre, m unicipal planners lost sight of Montreal’s greatest asset: its traditional historical roots.

In 1973, when the landmark Van Horne mansion at Stanley and S herbrooke was dem olished, Montrealers finally took stock of what was around them. Since then, several coalitions have been put in place to preserve essential ele­ ments of Montreal.

Heritage Montreal is one such group. It is mainly involved in public awareness and education and in respresenation and advoca­ cy — that is, pushing for public hearings and public process to help guide the evolution of Montreal.

However, the desire to save and celebrate urban life isn’t limit­ ed to this city.

“A s cities around N orth America succumb to decay and

despair, you can join the fig h t to preserve Canada’s urban way o f life before it is too late. ” So reads the invi­ tation to becom e a supporter of Friends of the City, a Torontobased fund that under­ takes “independent research into issues that affect urban soci­ ety” across Canada, such as saving h e r­ itage buildings, improving transit and sanitation and investi­ gating poverty and crime.

B ecom ing a Friend o f the City entails m ore than a donation. By giving away tickets to events such as plays, exhibi­ tions and museums, the organization F r ie n d s o f th e C ity s e e k s to p r e v e n t u r b a n s q u a l o r encourages its mem­ been the target of criticism for its bers to get actively involved in free market, small government their local culture. stance.

Friends of the City is a pilot “The tone of the magazine, all project of The Next City, a maga­ too often, is one we have been zine whose mandate is to address h earin g ...in the conservative North American urban issues with tirades that confuse market effi­ the intention of preventing the ciency with public welfare and deterio ratio n of our cities. com petition with dem ocracy,” A ssociated with Energy Probe writes Raphaël Fischler, an assis­ Research and funded by the con­ tant professor at McGill’s School servative D onner C anadian of Urban Planning.

Foundation, the m agazine has Law rence Solom an, editor and publisher of The Next City, disagrees. “We surveyed our sub­ scribers to ask w here [they believed] we stood politically,” he said. “The majority said we were hard to categorize.”

R ight-w ing or otherw ise, Fischler claims that independently funded research has a place in urban planning, but should be view ed with caution. “W hat’s interesting is the concept of inde­ pendent research funded by people

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directly,” he stated. “Then the issue becom es who will give money and with what slant will the study be conducted. I t ’s research with an agenda.”

This issue m akes Jeanne W olfe, d irecto r o f M cG ill’s School of Urban Planning, skepti­ cal about Friends of the City.

“T h ere’s alw ays room for another pressure group,” she con­ ceded. “But I much prefer the model of QPIRG — research for whoever needs it most.”

For its part, the student-oper­ ated Q uebec P ublic In terest Research Group is not involved in urban planning issues per se.

“We ask volunteers w hat issues they want to take on,” said Sara Mayo, a QPIRG co-ordinator at McGill.

“It could be corporate injus­ tice, econom ic issues or waste m anagem ent. We are not a research institute in that we don’t

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We’re more of an activist group,” she explained.

Mayo doesn’t see a firm polit­ ical stance as an obstacle to an organization’s ability to conduct useful public research. “Nothing in QPIRG’s constitution says any­ thing about the left, but we defi­ nitely take on issues within the sphere of left-wing politics,” she maintained. “But many conserva­ tives care about the environment as much or more than some liber­ als. For some, it’s about change, not political allegiance.”

But can a pan-Canadian fund like Friends of the City really effect change at a local, municipal level? Solom an said that their research studies issues that are equally important coast to coast.

“We d o n ’t see ourselves as a Toronto publication,” he stated.

“We work with local foundations like STOP (Society to Overcome Pollution) in Montreal.”

For those local groups, how­ ever, that might seem redundant.

Heritage M ontreal brings about real change by saving Montreal from major commercial blunders, like the 1984 attempt to extend the E aton C entre across to Place Montreal Trust. That would have effectively made McGill College Street a back alley for deliveries and cut off the view of the moun­ tain from the rest of downtown.

Heritage Montreal also halted a project in 1988 to turn Carré St. Louis into an underground parking lot.

“It’s our role to be critical or supportive of the municipal gov­ ernm ent,” said Dinu Bumbaru, director of programs at Heritage Montreal. “We were instrumental in creating a Montreal city plan in 1992.” P rior to that, the m ost recent city plan dated back to the mid-seventeenth century.

W hat’s more disconcerting about Friends of the City is its hazy purpose. The fund conducts its research for studies affiliated with Energy Probe International, which “wherever suitable, will appear in the pages of The Next City.”

The Next City’s solicitation of reader donations to fund research which in turn provides content for the magazine might raise ques­ tions as to the real purpose of the enterprise. Is Friends of the City the publication’s attempt to gener­ ate its own news?

Soloman responded to this suspicion by deferring to the con­ tent. “ [Critics] should be con­ cerned whether the information is accurate and whether the analysis is sound, rather than making ad hominum remarks,” he stated.

The public will soon have the opportunity to follow Soloman’s advice. Friends of the City has completed its first study at a cost between $2,000 and $2,500. It investigated how poor sewage treatment and government m is­ management of treatment plants led to the ruination of public urban beaches. Its findings will be pub­ lished as the cover story of the forthcoming issue of the maga­ zine.

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An American’s pledge of allegiance to the penis (U-WIRE) TUCSON, Adz. I rented the m ovie A ll the R ig h t M oves long after Tom Cruise got famous. It was among his first movies — one of those sentimental, high-school football films that were a cliché of the Reagan era. The only memorable feature was Tom Cruise’s penis.

I rem em ber that penis not because it b elonged to Tom C ruise. N either was it sizable enough to make my list of enor­ m ities. It was n o n sp ecific. It could have been a stand-in penis.

It was on the screen for a splitsecond as he leaned into bed with co-star Leah Thom pson. But I remembered it as if it were an his­ torical event like the collapse of the Berlin Wall or the erection of the Parthenon. It was the first penis I ’d seen in a mainstream American film.

Yet that penis left something to be desired. It was impersonal.

It didn’t convey as much as I ’d expect of such a rom anticized body part. I would have to wait a few more years until the potential of the penis was fully realized in the character of Dirk Diggler.

Boogie Nights and its main character, Dirk Diggler, give the penis the attention it deserves.

Even before the final scene of the movie, when the penis is divested of clothing for a lengthy camera shot, we understand that the penis is the star of Boogie Nights. The penis is the story. It is individual­ ized and p erso n ab le. It will become the hero of our times.

It may seem absurd that a penis can hold our attention for 2 1/2 hours. This is the Clinton era.

Our President’s penis has been the subject of news broadcasts.

Journalists who might have pru­ dently m o d ified certain news items in the past reported with a straight face that the lawyers of

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By Bradford ). Senning Paula Jones, who is suing the President for sexual harassment, were requesting photographs of Clinton’s penis.

Jones was unable to obtain those pictures. The A m erican public never got a chance to see Bill Clinton’s penis. But for the first time in the history of this country, the public became fully aw are that its P resident had a penis.

Try imagining Reagan with a penis. Or George Bush. I don’t think it’s a partisan issue that you c a n ’t im agine these two Republican presidents with penises. In other words, there are for­ mer Democrat presidents whose penises I can’t imagine. So this is unique to the Clinton era. From the earliest days, when Clinton had to answer a question on MTV about whether he wore boxers or briefs, the public has been terrifi­ cally intimate with his groin area.

Clinton has inadvertently lib­ erated the penis. And Dirk Diggler is a manifestation of the freedom we c u rren tly bestow upon all things phallic.

Should we be happy with the

shape of things today? Should we wish the penis back to its zippered cave? Or should we be lavish with its new freedom?

It’s natural that our affinity for the penis has come into the spotlight. Not even Clinton can be held wholly responsible for the state of penises today.

F re u d ’s In terp retatio n of Dreams provides a list of things that may (or may not) stand for the penis in dreams — things like knives, nail files and umbrellas.

Since its publication in 1900 we have been reinterpreting ordinary oblong o bjects as “p h a llic ,” embracing the idea that things are shaped like penises.

Why not? We’ve figured out th at the perfect in terlo ck in g mechanisms are somewhat related to the conjunction of male and female genitalia. The hose end that has threads on the outside is called the “m ale en d .” It gets screwed into the “female end.”

We literally expect the hose to work like sex.

All this recognition of sexual forms has cleared a path for Dirk Diggler, whose penis is merely the energetic birth of something that has been gestating for 98 years. It is the phallic symbol made manifest. That penis should be m ade a hero because our heroes have for too long been fig h ters in war and talkers of impotent platitudes. The penis is a lover and a doer. It is procreative instead of destructive. As the hero of our age it will stand for liberty and the earnest pursuit of happi­ ness.

As the Berlin Wall fell, so w ill our in h ib itio n s reclin e.

Hopefully the phallic symbols of our era will look less like missiles and guns, and look more like. . . penises. And although Clinton seems to be more sensible with

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Deconstructing the authenticity of post-pseudointellectuals I was sitting at C roissant Royale. I was wearing my leather jacket. I had my well-worn copy of The Communist Manifesto opened to just the right page. And I was sipping my café latte with just a dash of w istful contem plation sprinkled across my face. I was primed and ready for a real-life pseudo-intellectual conversation.

No luck. Not even a nibble.

Nobody was interested. I m ust spend way too much time watching old Woody Allen movies or some­ thing, because I went about this all wrong.

If the hipsters who split their days between Croissant Royale and the Alley are any indication, pseudo-intellectualism has undergone a quiet evolution and my “Dasein” is lagging way behind.

It used to be that you’d be able to walk into any coffee shop any­ where in the world and, within two or three minutes, you could count on hearing (and sm elling) an overzealous arts student spitting some half-baked theory about Freud or Marx or Kierkegaard out of his ass.

These days, aside from bus­ loads of horny puffy-silver-jacket girls hopped up on espresso, all you find in coffee shops (or as I like to call them, “cafés”) are gobs of lonely, sullen-looking, middleaged men either pretending to read

Being and Time or recording their deepest, most private reflections in their journals. (You know, a noisy café is really the only place in which I can make head or tails out of Heidegger’s universal phenome­ nological ontology, also).

So where have all the morons babbling on and on about the con­ flict between their Id and their Superego gone? What’s happened to our generation of pseudo-intel­ lectuals?

If you’ve been within spitting distance of the Arts steps recently you know that they haven’t gone away.

(Things are good here, but w e’re not that lucky, Johann). T hey’re still around, but they’re at cool­ er bars and cafés now — like “Yoda’s Den” or “Café Sarejevo” or “Jell-O Bar” (basically any­ where that’s dark, serves martinis, and has comfy chairs and sofas like “Central Perk” on Friends).

Not only do the New Breed lurk in new places, but they talk about entirely new things. Freud and Marx, once so popular amongst their kind, are dead and gone.

H eidegger. Foucault. D errida.

Barthes. (No, I ’m not going to mention their Christian names, you simpleton). These are the guys that carry pseudo-intellectual currency today. They’re the real shit. So if

you’re going to fit in with the pseudos around here you'd better get to know them.

Actually, you don’t have to know the first thing about any one of them—nobody else does. Just make sure you know how to pro­ nounce their last names, and then learn a few buzzwords. When talk­ ing about Derrida, for example, always—and I can’t overemphasize this— be sure to m ention some form of the word “deconstruction.”

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know

Low talker Micah Knapp what it means—just say it, nobody will catch on. (Something like, “Hey dude, don’t you love how our Prof deconstructs his lecture for us?” usually works wonderfully).

Sim ilarly, when talking about Heidegger always bring the words “authenticity” and the “hermeneu­ tic of ‘Dasein’” into the discussion.

Other words like “phenomenology” and “ontology” don’t hurt, but be sure to m ention the difficulty you’re having “comporting” your Dasein toward an authentic mode of existence. People will be very impressed.

If you c a n ’t think of any philosopher or theorist-specific buzzwords that will lend the illu­ sion of intelligence to your “idle chatter” (how many Heidegger fans caught that little reference... I’m so clever), you can always fill your “discourse” with more general terms and theories. All the “post” words are of particular value here.

You can chatter on and on for hours about “post-modern aesthet­ ics,” “post-fem inist theo ry ,” a “post-structuralist” critique, and the shortcomings of all “post­ colonial” analysis.

If yo u ’re really clever, you’ll even be able to apply some of these theories to some­ thing everybody knows and loves: pop culture. You could talk about the “destabilizing” effect of the (not so) “steady-cam” in Law & Order, as it “subverts” the established conventions of film, sending the viewer (or, if you like, the “modern agent”) spiraling into a desperate, post-modern sense of “dislocation.” You could even do a Heideggerian analysis of Different Strokes in which you argue that Arnold — not Bo or Luke from The Dukes o f Hazard — is the original pop culture “paradigm” of the authentic individual.

Actually, all you have to do is take a single cultural studies class

and you’ll learn enough about this crap to become the most “authen­ tic” pseudo-intellectual the world has ever known.

Who knows, maybe yo u ’ll even become the leader of the New Breed... You could be the very first /joV-pseudo-intellectual... McGill’s very own.

And people say this school is going downhill...

Mr. Knapp’s honours thesis is entitled “The Liminal Homer: A Discourse on the Paradigmatic Nature o f Postmodern Suburbia; A Deconstruction o f the Simpsons. ”

P h o to m e e tin g s 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in The Alley, where black turtlenecks, berets and lungs aren’t recommended—they’re required.

Cigarettes optional.

Ten good r e a s o n s ------to oppose the Multilateral Agreement on Investment [MAI] 1.

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Canada should not be part of any agreement that grants corporations the same status as democratically elected governments and favours the rights of corporations over citizens. The MAI now being negotiated by Canada and the other 28 countries that form the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (O ECD ) does just that.

T h e f i g h t t o d e f e a t t h e M A I i s n ’t o v e r . A s k y o u r M P t o s a y N O t o t h e M A I .

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Budding entrepreneurs open upscale bar for a mature crowd

By C hris Selley Jaï is the name of yet another bar on St-Laurent, but this one comes with a few twists.

Described by owner Voytek Mardula as “somewhere you can go out and have a drink without having to w ait in line or pay cover” — on St. Laurent!?! — it is also worth noting that Mardula is a students at McGill in the manage­ ment faculty. “We [Mardulla and his partner Sam Bennett] both have somewhat of a problem as far as authority is concerned and the corporate ladder of things,” says Mardula, “so we wanted to go into business for ourselves, [to] try it out and give it a shot while we’re still young and do n ’t have that much on our plates.”

Residing at St-Laurent and Prince A rthur, ju s t across the street from Angel’s, the two own­ ers needed an angle. M ardula mentions the Blue Dog, “a really fun bar” that closed down four or five years ago. “E verybody seemed to get together there... StLaurent was lacking a place like that.”

Who could argue? St-Laurent is full of bars, but a quick list — Angel’s, Bifteck, Frappé, Copa, and so on — yields little along the lines of a "meeting place." Two minutes inside and you’ll know there’s nowhere on the venerable boulevard quite like Jaï.

First of all, it is a very differ­ ent group of people: “We’re aim­ ing for an older crowd, 21 and over and basically we don’t want — we’re not trying to be exclusive — but we’re trying to avoid hav­ ing 17-and 16-year-olds in the bar, because it just doesn’t mix.”

Mardula sees his audience as “people who have just graduated from university, who have just started their jobs, started making some money, or those who are still living at home [or] are just moving out on their own and have extra income.”

The bar itself, on Thursday night, did not entirely reflect this vision. Still smelling of various organic solvents, the “new bar smell” created a certain sterility, which could hardly be what the owners were aiming for. People m illed around taking m easure­

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It is obviously unfair to judge Ja'i’s potential in its infancy (it

Is The Big Lebowski too weird?

By Paul Sheridan

all give strong performances. The plot is sketchy, but one can make the argument that a story told from the perspective of a Stoner should be a little hazy. I really enjoyed the movie, even if I did not entirely understand it.

That said, Lebowski is not for everyone.

I have gotten into trouble for recommending this film to friends who saw it as nothing more than self-indulgent, incomprehensible trash. The Big Lebowski has no likeable char­ acters, no touching emotional moments or valuable moral lessons; it’s not Titanic.

If you are not already familiar with the Coen Brother’s works, this is the wrong film to start with. I recommend Raising Arizona, Fargo, Barton Fink, and Blood Simple as helpful prerequisites to this movie. On the other hand, if you are an old fan who knows Coen trivia like the name of the company Nicholas C age’s character works for in Raising A rizona, then go see The Big Lebowski, but don’t bring a date.

Do you love the Coen brothers? Would you argue that Millier’s Crossing is equal in quality to The Godfather? Are you one of the four people who actually saw The Hudsucker Proxyl If you answered “yes” to the three ques­ tions above, then you will no doubt love the new movie The Big Lebowski, and you are probably one of the only people that could.

This new movie by the brothers Coen follow s the adventures of aging hippie Jeffrey Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) as his quest to seek compensation for a damaged rug (peed on by a thug) leads him into a world of kidnapping, vaginal artists, German nihilist electro-pop and enormous dance routines.

Walter (John Goodman), Lebowski’s unstable, Vietnam-veteran bowling partner, keeps the plot ticking along by either urging Jeff to do insane things or doing them him­ self (at one point, he screams “I can get a human toe for you by five o’clock today!

No, three o ’clock!”). Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, John Turturro, and Sam Elliot fill out the coaster of incredibly strange characters, each of whom require at least three adjectives to be described fairly.

This is not to say that the movie is bad. The Big Lebowski has incredible style and visual humour. Director Joel Coen shows us bowling from the perspective of a ball’s finger holes. We see a tumbleweed roll through a desert, then a highway, then proceed on a tour through Los Angeles.

The trapeze system used to create vaginal art is a wonder to behold.

The Coens have always been good with casting and they succeed again here; Goodman, Bridges, Moore and Turturro Bridges and Goodman: Cheech & Chongfor the 90s?

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last week). There is, certain charm to the decor, which, when people, could create a

very tangible atm osphere. The mixture of customers did seem to suggest a developm ent o f the meeting place that Mardula imag­ ines — most people in the modest crowd seemed to know each other — but make no mistake: this isn’t Else’s.

E ith er way, the o w n ers’ unpretentious attitude towards the St-Laurent bar scene is refreshing.

Perhaps half-jokingly, M ardula remarks: “W e’re planning to put Angel’s out of business.”

The owners are confident, however, that they can make Jaï fly and hope to expand in the com­ ing years. T heir enthusiasm is obvious: “We both enjoy...the bar industry. Both my partner Sam’s and my fam ilies have been involved in the industry for as long as I can remember. My father used to own a club in Stockholm and a restaurant and Sam’s father is a hotelier. [So it is] somewhat in our blood, and the time was right.

Montreal needed another bar.”

Sundance with a save-theplanet angle

By T yler H argreaves Dreams of mingling with Tarantino?

Hopes of talking shop with Spielberg? Well, now is your chance to take the first small step that could lead to such illustrious com­ pany.

The Fourth Annual World Population Film/ Video Festival is underway. This fes­ tival is an international competition for col­ lege and secondary students. Its aim is to encourage critical thought and self expres­ sion through film-making. Any student, the world over, can enter this contest. Your movie must deal with population growth, resource consumption, the environment and our com­ mon global future.

Students from coun­ tries as diverse as the U.S., Canada, M alaysia, Germany and India have entered in the past. Aside from enlightening the masses as to the blight that human existence has inflicted upon our sainted planet, the entrants also com pete for $10,000 in prizes. There are no limits on form (drama, animation, image-montage, animation) and your film can be any length. If you’re thinking of entering your movie, it’s got to be in the mail by June 15, 1998.

The com petition is

judged by a bunch of knowledgeable experts in various fields who have to sit through all these movies. (This sounds interesting enough, but one must sympathise with the judges. Imagine some fifteen year-old kids from M anchester making a twenty-five minute music video about pollution. The lives of these experts can’t be that exciting and watching these movies will surely not register as a high point.)

If you are interested and have a massive amount of spare time on your hands, then the paperwork that you’ll need is in the office of the Tribune in the basement of Shatner. Come and get it.

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Mouth-watering sushi prevails at Mikado ed in expert fashion. The sashimi is for the m ost part quite fresh, though the yellowtail seemed a bit “o ff’ that night.

The service is professional, friendly and unobtrusive, which adds to the already pleasurable experience. The one unavoidable downfall is of course the bill, aver­ aging about fifty dollars per person with alcohol and tip. So, while your wallet might not be capable of handling such a frivolous strain on a regular basis, Mikado is the per­ fect place for a special occasion and a once-in-a-while treat.

By M iri Jedeikin

There are few things more enjoyable than a fine Japanese meal, a bottle of sake and good conversation. You can enjoy all three at the famed M ikado in Outremont.

This elegantly decorated restaurant is known for consistent­ ly offering the finest sushi in the city, without Americanizing its dishes or giving in to gimmick­ laden advertising. It is for this rea­ son that Mikado has gained such a loyal following, whose demand for quality sushi has spawned the need The satellite Mikado can be for a sister restaurant on St. Denis.

The M ikado o n 'L a u rier is found at 1731 Saint Denis and the beautiful, spacious and comfort­ original at 368 Laurier west. able. The menu is bilingual and com prehensive, with concise explanations of each dish. For appetizers, a Sumono salad with crab meat, shaved cucum­ bers, vermicelli noodles and a re fre s h in g ly light lemon dressing starts the meal off perfectly. The tuna tempura is also a wise choice — it is both crispy and tender.

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TR IBU N E Gaelic break beats arrive in time for St Patrick's Day celebrations

By D ominique M ichaud _______ There is a dichotomy in this music; a gentle old tradition of the land and the sea against the neon technology of our growing Urban culture. The tunes are of an old style: Scottish, Irish, Swedish; even Islamic. The beats and mixes are of a new style: Garage, Breakbeat, Trippy, Hip, Drum & Bass. I hope when you listen or dance to these tunes you get a sense of your own roots. If you push back the pressure of Urban development for a second you might remember where you came from. Go climb a mountain and see.

— Martyn Bennett, from Bothy Culture

Not one to neglect the age of electronic music, Martyn Bennett takes the Gaelic sound to a new level.

B othy C u ltu re is B ennett’s second release and his first on Rykodisc. His sound is unique — probably the first to blend bag­ pipes, tin flute and fiddle with techno — and definitively Scottish.

W orld m usic (read: nonWestem) has been combined with techno in the past, and has since been labelled ethno-techno. Rarely have releases of this genre been of any quality, let alone tolerable to the ear. Bothy Culture, however, is a much more innovative take on the style.

Martyn Bennett at play (inset: cover o f Bothy Culture) The beats take the back seat to the (acoustic) instrum ents and vocals (all performed by Bennett).

The sound is new and B ennett manages to pump some good ol’ talent back into the run-of-the-mill synthesized techno sound.

The Tribune reached Bennett at his home in Edinburgh after a long day in the studio.

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I was into the dance scene in the late eighties. It turned me off.

Ghastly stuff. I don’t know how the scene is [in Montreal], but here all the kids are hopped on eckies, thinking they’re having a good time.

All over Edinburgh you can see posters of the Buddha and Krishna and all those Eastern spiri­

MB: To be honest, I haven’t really. But I do have a soft-spot for the Middle-East. I don’t have any ties to that area but it says some­ thing to me. They have a recogni­ tion and understanding of the music. I would like to visit Turkey some time. My girlfriend is from Turkey.

Trib: You mention dancing on your CD liner notes. I don’t find your music really danceable. It’s not club material.

MB: It’s not really. It’s a bit too “musical,” too instrumental to be played in clubs.

Now all the clubs are playing drum ’n’ bass. I’ve actually done quite a bit of it. I call it “bum ’n’ face.” Most of it is so fucking bor­ ing.

I’m trying some remixes to get played in the clubs. It’s all about bass these days.

On his second visit to Montreal — his first was this past summer at the Francofolies festival — Martyn, with all the bitterness of the ex-raver he is, advises peo­ ple to bring their earplugs. “The systems they’ve got these days is ridiculous. It’s beyond the point of pleasure.”

Catch Martyn Bennett and his b a g p ip es at C afé C am pus on Monday, March 23, 8:30 p.m.

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tual figures. It’s all just trendy bol­ locks if you ask me. These people don’t realize that it’s not in them; it’s not their culture. They’re just looking for a short-cut to the soul, just like those rave kids. They’re not being honest with themselves.

I w rite m usic for kids.

Fashion-based stuff, if you know what I mean.

Trib: So what do you do for a good time?

MB: I try to avoid the BS of the music industry.

Seriously though, my idea of a good time is sitting on top of a hill.

Scotland is great for that. I also love going to the botanical garden here in Edinburgh. It’s a beautiful place, somewhere where you can experience many different climates in the same building. I think you have one of those in Montreal. The Biodome, I think it’s called. I plan to see it on our tour.

Trib: Avoiding the BS of the record business, is that why you signed to Rykodisc?

M B : I signed to R ykodisc because it’s a small major. It’s not a corporate conglomerate. When you’re dealing with people you’re dealing with them on a personal level. They’re real. When I meet them they’re not in three piece suits; they’re wearing jeans.

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Pigeon-Hole is and up anu coining

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definitely on the up-and-up — winning a Montreal battle of the bands got them some free studio

Like most bands, Pigeon-Hole knows that making a debut means performing covers of their favourite artists and gaining fame and loyal fans by playing shows in dim ly lit, sm oked-filled venues.

Isabelle Fahm y and Natasha Szuber, the origi­ nal m em bers of the trio (which recently acquired a drummer) may understand the necessity for these hum ble beginnings, but have felt from the start that they differed from most other musical groups. In grade seven, when they first met, they worked to g ether and jo in ed the school talent show. When asked to categorize their act, they found that they d idn’t really fit into the options given. And so One twelve-string and two microphones arose their name, PigeonHole, which means to categorize time. or to fit into a niche.

Isabelle and Natasha describe E ver since that first gig their music as folk-rock, a sort of to g eth er, they h av en ’t looked Joni Mitchell meets Ani diFranco. back. Moving up in the echelons They do how ever, believe in of performance, their effort and diversity. “Musicians, in general, talen t has culm inated in their have to be able to listen to a broad much anticipated debut album, range of styles to become good Natural Descent. This amalgama­ musicians,” says Isabelle. Their tion of haunting, clear voices is personal tastes are eclectic

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Natasha and Isabelle, both firstyear McGill students. The most recent addition, however, is Scott Clyke, Pigeon-Hole’s drummer, who, in Natasha’s words, “compli­ m ents and adds a w hole new dimension to the music.” In many cases, additions to a very comfort­ ably established group can take some getting used to but in this

case, the tran sitio n has been smooth and easy.

The Battle of the Bands gave Pigeon-Hole im por­ tant experience, as well as exposure to o th er local bands.

The issues that Natasha and Isabelle have with being called a band is that there appears to be a p reconception of w hat a band is. At shows, when bands are setting up (so many of them being your trad itio n al 4piece band), seeing two women who open up th eir one g uitar case to reveal a 12string g u itar really sticks out. “W hen people see that, they expect to hear things like ‘K um baya,’” they laugh, “but then you plug in and no way is it like that.”

For them, misconceptions are supported by managers of bands and m ostly by people w h o ’ve never heard them play. They do agree th at the bands they encounter repeatedly at shows, such as Golden Mean and Pipe Jive, are generally very gracious and chummy towards them even

though the music that they are involved with is totally different.

W ith th eir studio tim e, Pigeon-H ole got the chance to record all th eir original songs together. In the past two years, Natasha and Isabelle have begun to write and compose more and more of their own material. They emphasize that all their lyrics be personal, with enough room for interpretation.

“I d o n ’t understand how somebody can write empty lyrics without a backbone of experience.

It could be anything, something which happened to you, something you read that struck you, but it has to be internalized before you can spit it out and have people feel it in the way that you do. It’s impor­ tant that it’s personal,” ponders Natasha, who writes most of the lyrics.

Although Pigeon-Hole values their education and loves their pro­ grams, they still pursue their pas­ sion. After the trio finished record­ ing, a craving emerged, as is prob­ ably the case with many artists, to write and do more. “There’s noth­ ing that I love more than doing this. If it ever became possible as a living, I’d do it in a minute.”

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Karen Young Evidemment Jazz

By A shley H all M ontreal is famous for its many intim ate venues that host local and touring jazz musicians.

But despite the city’s rich endow­ ment, there are still areas of the city that are jazz deficient.

East of downtown, La Maison de la Culture Maisonneuve is offer­ ing a solution by initiating an annu­ al festival of local jazz talent. The festival, christened Evidemment Jazz, begins Tuesday and runs through Saturday, 21.

Those behind the event hope to make it an annual happening in East Montreal. They have experi­ ence on their side, as the founder of the festival also established the Coup de Coeur Francophone, the celebration of local Francophone rock.

One of the featured acts that will grace the stage at Évidemment ja z z is local chanteuse Karen Young. W hen asked for her thoughts on the festival, Young ebulliently laughs, “it’s great. It’s a

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High on ja zz com m unity group from East Montreal that does good things for local music. They have a lot of young bands...”

Karen Young has been a regu­ lar of Montreal music culture for over three decades. W hile she emerged as "a folkie" in the sixties, she made a name for herself and

her illustrious voice as a jazz musi­ cian in the m id-seventies. She insists that she listened “only to jazz” and would even go so far as to classify herself as an ex-member of the “jazz police.” Ironically, Continued on page 23

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Various Artists

Groove Essentials Volume Two (Beatfactory)

In their continuing effort to shed any national musical identity, Beatfactory has released the second volume of its popular Groove Essentials compendium. In this squeaky-clean (read Toronto)sounding collection of Yank inspired, soulless soul, generic R & B vocals coo over 808s and key­ board strings: sure, things sound tight, but talented voices and snappy production do not a classic make; there’s just nothing essential about these grooves.

—Josh Dolgin

tion on the rhythmic stutter. Gifted singer (and Tricky kin) Finley Quaye boldly takes this concept and applies it to the melody.

Quaye’s delicate voice, backed throughout by a keep-it-simple, rockin’ live band, lovingly caresses strangely incomplete vocal phrases and patterns begin to establish themselves only after several lis­ tens: witness the endearingly opti­ mistic “Sunday Shining.” The astute listener will experience an actual physical shock upon recognizing the track as a bold reinterpretation of Bob M arley’s menacing classic, “Sun is Shining.”

Make no m istake; however untraditional, this is decisively “happy m usic,” em bracing and aggressively transmuting the melod­ ic, vocal and treble elements of dub and reggae where trip-hop has always favoured (and fucked with) the throbbing bass.

—Kris Michaud Unsane

a scared whimpering dog!

After touring with the masters of aggression, Slayer, last summer, the band went into the studio and this 13-track blitzkrieg of scream­ ing, tortured guitars, skull-crushing drums, and brain-mutilating bass is the result, and it rocks. It rocks hard. It takes your soul and whips it into a bleeding wretched sore that only wants more punishment. My roommate found me on the floor with blood running from my eyes as I screamed, “Soth Cthulu! Come master!” Forget about that dance music stuff, get a nickel bag of PCP, listen to this album and rage! The only occupational hazard here is that you might kill your boss in a fit of Luciferian lucidity. But, so what?

Hail Satan.

Compared to U nsane’s Unslaught, Tribes o f Neurot is pure crap — a far-too-long CD of elec­ tronic industrial noise with no struc­ ture, no purpose, no anything. It is described as “m usical soundscapes,” but I’ve heard more inter­ esting soundscapes after the “All U

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The liner notes for Occupational Hazard say this is Unsane’s most punishing record to date and they do not lie. I have been thoroughly punished and man, I loved it. You will too, if you are not

The crowd was ready when Portishead hit the stage. Very ready.

The opening DJ had been warming them up well, sliding Portishead samples into his mix to taunt and tease the audience into a frenzy. Each musical hint of what was to come pulled the audience higher, although judging by the sweet clouds of ganja filling M etropolis Tuesday night, the crowd was pretty high already.

And then it hit, the famous and fabled Portishead bass sample. You know the one; it saturates Dummy through and through. The crowd throbbed in one collective body to those reverberating notes and the sultry beast known as Portishead took the stage.

Lead singer Beth Gibbons had the crowd in the palm of her hand as she led the band through a set Can Eat Chili” at Joe Bob’s Texas Steakhouse. It aims for the sym­ phonic and surreal but ends up being Philip Glass drunk on mescal and floundering through a large bot­ tle of Quaaludes.

— Simon Taylor Madonna

Ray o f Light (Maverick/Wamer Bros.)

On first glance, the album

cover pictures an older, more refined Madonna inviting you into her musical world with that infa­ mous “come hither” look. Taking a second look, you realize that she isn ’t exposing as much and the bluish-green hue suggests that this

[ H Disc of the week Various artists Super Discount (Super Discount/Different)

Maverick a Strike (Epic)

Trip-hop is perhaps best described as an obsessive medita-

Portishead audience in orgasmic frenzy

Coming to us from a coun­ try who has produced hardly any worthwhile music since the days of Impressionism and Edith Piaf, France’s Etienne de Grecy has brought together a tasteful com­ pilation of electronic house and downtempo music.

Featuring producers of vari­ ous style and influence, Super D iscount is a label th at was formed in order to promote new artists and distribute their music at a cheap cost, as m usic can

cost more than forty dollars for a single CD in m etro p o litan French areas. The import, avail­ able on CD and vinyl (if you can find it), has a number o f hard­ hitting floor shaking, hard-butsw eet 4/4 house benders and funky breaks, with a style not unlike (but d e fin ite ly m ore intriguing than) Daft Punk, using minim alism as the philosophy and filte rs as the d ev ice to manipulate and explore different timbrai aspects of layered beats.

On the d o w ntem po side.

Super Discount offers a nice col­ lection of really musical, almost c a n d le lig h t-a n d -w in e style

which drew equally on Dummy and the new album, Portishead. Every note she floated out to the crowd seemed charged with electricity that coursed through the audience, leaving it a wracked and writhing mess of bliss.

The band was perfect, as well.

They laid down the most greasy, sultry groove possible for Gibbon’s voice to ride along upon.

Surprisingly, the music lost nothing being played live and was just as richly textured as the studio efforts, creating an atmosphere of subtle and layered m usical darkness through every nook of Metropolis.

You could not avoid the sensuous­ ness unless you passed out from too much mush. This was a show that savagely caressed the audience with G ibbon’s haunting vocals leading the sensory seduction.

M etropolis was in heaven under those dark caresses Tuesday night. is closer to tme blue than True Blue itself. Madonna is indeed ready to let her hair hang down sans the cone-shaped bra.

Ray o f Light combines her words with the techno-sound cre­ ations of William Orbit and Marius DeVries (of M assive Attack).

Needless to say, this album is less radio-friendly than the others.

Tracks such as “Skin” and “Sky Fits Heaven” serve as proof of her new sound where ambient beats set the tone.

Madonna has shed much of her in-your-face sexuality and replaces it with motherhood as well as a new-found spirituality. Little Star expresses a mother’s blessing to her child, and in Shanti/Ashtangi, she sings the entire song in Sanskrit, adopting the lyrics from the Yoga Taravoli.

Even though recent critics have been labeling her new sound as a poor Bjôrk imitation, you gotta respect her for trying something new. Perhaps this isn’t her best album to date, but no doubt, Madonna will be back for more.

— Rachel Ong

house, using nice long melodic and acoustic string arrangements and underlying bass lines that build into an eloquent harmonic framework of keyboards, pads and v o cals. The sound is a funky, non-intrusive but a defi­ nitely alluring mix reminiscent o f the flav o u r p io n eered by P ro d u ce rs in C h icag o (i.e.

Guidance Records) but with that French “Je-ne-sais-quoi” which gives it its own attractive identi­ ty. Keep your eyes open at local record stores for this bad-boy and watch out for upcoming 12inches containing various remix-; es of tracks from the album.

— Michael Somme rville

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McGill music faculty hosts avant-garde music series L'ÈNSEMHE

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explorations as a pianist/composer, continually intrigued and captivated by the properties of sound and its perception by the listener. Having attended many prestigious universi­ ties, as well as the Juliard School of Music, Tenney attributes the driving force and creative inspiration behind his work as a reaction to and exposition of the American Experimental Tradition, adhering to the avant-garde school so radically introduced and cultivated by Charles Ives, Carl Ruggles, Edgar Varese, and John Cage. His latest endeavours include the study of non-conventional tuning systems and expanded harmonic theory as well as teaching composition at York University in Toronto, where he was just named Distinguished Research Professor.

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McGill University and the Montreal community are privy to an incredible musical talent throughout this week.

Through financial assistance from SOCAN’s “Composer in Residence” series, the Group of the Electronic Music Studio of McGill’s Faculty of Music is host­ ing American composer extraordi­ naire James Tenney for a series of concerts, lectures and discussions about the past, present, and future of Electronic, ElectroAcoustic and Computer Music.

Born in Silver City, New Mexico, Tenney began his musical

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ations in the electronic domain. The series will display McGill’s contri­ bution to this field by showcasing various pro­ fessors works, as well as the McGill Percussion Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble’s performance of these leading-edge compositions.

Beginning Monday, March 16, the first event is a “ Retrospective Concert of Computer and Tape Compositions from the 1960s,” featuring the work of McGill profes­ sors Bengt Hambraeus and alcides lanza as well as Tenney. Lanza’s con­ troversial “Plectros II” was originally scheduled to appear at M cG ill’s Studio Exchange Concert last November, but was censored due to possible The d istin g u ish e d Ja m es T en n ey (inset: harmonic overload (see Hambraeus a n d lanza) , Fnntp “Trying to Break the Sound Barrier...,” January 27 issue Ensemble and singer/actress Meg of the Tribune). The composition Sheppard. The concert includes was recently approved by the more recent com positions by adm inistration and will be per­ Tenney featuring text exploration formed in its entirety. and algorithmic compositional tech­ Tuesday at 4:00 pm in room niques. McGill professor Oswaldo C201 of the Music Building, Budon and Bruce Pennycook, ViceTenney will lecture on “Form, Principal of Information Systems Content, and Context.” Anyone who and Technology, will present their is interested in conversing at length own works as well. about Tenney’s com positional The final installment comes on philosophies will be able to question Friday, when the McGill Percussion him personally.

Ensemble under the direction of Wednesday’s events will fea­ Philip d’Arcy Gray present a con­ ture a concert at 8:00 pm in Pollack cert featuring Tenney’s “PikkaHall, with performances by the Don” and Budon’s “Fuyante,” as McGill Contemporary Music well as works by Victoria Maidanik, Ensemble, the McGill Percussion James Harley and Denis Gougeon.

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The duo, who worked together for eight years, will be sampling from their 1996 jazz album Second Time Around.

Besides Karen Young, audi­ ences will also have the opportuni­ ty to see her daughter Coral on the 17th, Charles Papasoff on the 19th, and Giorgio Conte on the 21st.

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While her last two albums have returned to the realm of jazz, her outside influences remain apparent.

Karen Young is eager to per­ form in the “show bar” setting for Evidemment Jazz as opposed to an auditorium. You can catch her pre­ senting self-penned compositions from her latest album Nice Work if You Can Get It on Friday, March 20 and on March 18, she is reunit­ ing with bassist Michel Donato, who has played with such names as Miles Davis and Dizzie Gillespie.

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Young used this same phrase in an interview with the Hour in 1996 to describe her critics in purist jazz circles.

While Young does seem to enjoy her niche in jazz, she also rejects the boundaries of it. For her, it’s all about music and improvization. Her seventh album, Good News on the Crumbling Walls, demonstrates her eclectic influ­ ences including worldbeat, classi­ cal, Latin, Haitian, and country.

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“Pikka-Don” or “flash boom” was commissioned in 1992 by the centre for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is a reaction to the development of the atom-bomb.

The piece is in two parts, with the first consisting of a four-track tape player with different voices reading eye-witness accounts of the Trinity atom bomb test in New Mexico on July 16, 1945, where the individual voices are spliced and mixed together to create new polyphonic textures. The second part is eight voices, reading texts by young women and children who directly witnessed the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

Budon’s “Fuyante” was written in 1996 for the group TimeWorks, and revised very recently this year upon Oswaldo’s return to McGill from his compositional studies in Paris. Written for percussion quartet and electroacoustic tape, it contains two sections that share the same underlying rhythmic structure and renaissance “hocket” texture (i.e. lively and exuberant, youthful). The first section uses only instruments of indefinite pitch, whereas the sec­ ond is “based on a pitch collection that creates a microtonal space.”

The concert, beginning at 8:00 pm in Pollack Hall, will be recorded for future broadcast by the CBC. So, with the end-of-semester frustration approaching, why don’t you take some time to fill your imagination and creative reservoir with some new and enlightening advancements in musical culture and development? All concerts are free and will prove to be an exciting and inform ative adventure in sonorities.

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McGill swimmer Chiang poised to plunge into a brilliant career

By M anny A lmela Chances are this is the first time you've heard her name — th e re ’s a sw im m er at M cG ill who’s really making waves this year.

Meet Carol Chiang, a second year occupational therapy student who moonlights as the leader of the varsity swim team. With an already com pleted degree in anatomy under her belt, Chiang is in her fifth year at McGill and her final year of CIAU eligibility.

While the rest of us have had our hands full writing midterms and papers, Chiang managed to squeeze in time to place second in the 100m and fifth in the 50m freestyle events at the Canadian Nationals in Winnipeg ten days ago.

Her tremendous showing in W innipeg was all the more impressive considering the fact that the competition took place a sto n e ’s throw away from her hometown of The Pas, Manitoba.

Carol’s parents were in attendance and were able to see her compete for the first time since she was 14.

Needless to say, this was a special time for the Chiang family and extremely gratifying for Carol.

Like all things that are worth­ w hile, the success enjoyed by Chiang has come at a price. She began competing at age 11 and took an immediate liking to the sport as she progressed through the ranks w ith re la tiv e ease.

However, as is the case with an alarming number of child athletes, there came a time when it simply stopped being fun for her after a few years.

“The pressure really got to me and I stopped enjoying myself; it just became too much practice and not enough fu n ,” she explained.

It was at the age of 15 that she decided to leave swimming altogether, standing by that deci­ sion until arriving at McGill three years later.

Following her long absence, she found h erself m issing the competition and hoped to return to her prior form without too much difficulty. “I had no idea how hard it would be when I finally did come back,” said Chiang. Her slight weight gain and foreseeable rust from lack of training made for a tough transition.

“When I saw that I simply could not do what once came so easily to me it was hard to cope with. I don’t know what I would have done if it weren’t for Frank,” the swimmer proclaimed. “Frank” is François Laurin who has been head coach of the swim team for thirteen years. The pair work very well together and the synergy which exists between them is a large part of the reason Chiang now enjoys swimming again.

“My old coach back home was a bit of a control freak. Frank is tough on me as well but he is always fair and it’s more of a give and take situation and that’s really important to me.”

Chiang’s dedication is partial­ ly evident in the fact that when she jo in e d the team , M cG ill ranked 18th but is now 5th in Canada.

“Her work ethic and determi­ nation make my job that much easier and the fact that we have

the same goals helps a lot as well,” coach Laurin stated.

“Most of my time is spoken for and I live and die by my daily planner, but that’s okay. I love being organized, it’s just part of who I am,” Chiang affirmed.

Her rigorous schedule is the same from Monday to Friday with m orning practice from 6:30 to 8:30 followed by classes all day and capped off by more practice from 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening.

Add to that Saturday mornings from 8 to 10.

D espite her relentless timetable, she manages to excel academically and makes time to relax and get away from swim­ ming. Given her intense nature it should come as no surprise that this woman’s ways of “unwind­ ing” include a growing passion for boxing.

“I started to box as part of my dry land training one summer and I really liked it — it’s a great way to release tension and stay fit,” she said.

Chiang is currently enjoying a two-week break from the pool but looks forward to more busy days ahead. “My next step is to qualify for the C om m onw ealth Games this summer and then ultimately, focus on the next O lym piad.”

C hiang, who came w ithin one tenth of a second of qualifying for the Atlanta games, realizes that her aquatic clock is ticking. “I’m at the stage now where if this is going to happen it has got to be now and I am aware of that.

“I live 98 steps from the pool,” she playfully added. Like most of her life right now, every­ thing is planned and the stage is

Chiang ready to walk on water set — all that remains is for her to make it happen. Fortunately for Carol, th at’s the fun part. And who’s is going to tell her she can’t

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It’s a sport revered by some, guffawed at by others. It involves pinpoint precision, but after the play, athletes grab a Coke. Your muscles hurt after the game, but you might just have been beaten by a senior citizen.

Three quarters of a m illion Canadians play it, everyw here from the sm allest towns to the b ig g est m etro p o lis. Ask any A m erican about it, and unless th e y ’re from W isconsin or Minnesota, they’ll look at you a little cock-eyed.

The sport is curling — a slow but m esm erizing gam e w hich teeters between glory and giggles.

In defen ce o f one of C an ad a’s oldest sports, w e’ve come up with ten reasons why it belongs alongside hockey and

cross country at the Olympics: •It is said by some that curl­ ing is not a real sport due to the fact that it does not involve rigor­ ous exercise, and that some of its participants sport conspicuous beer guts. However, if we were to deny curling the status of “sport” based upon these arguments then we would also have to exclude golf, bow ling, and baseball as well. Curlers exert just as much energy as a baseball player might; the skip isn’t yelling “hurry hard” for nothing.

•Yelling is another reason to embrace curling. Canadians are known for their preference for sports w hich allow fighting (we’re thinking of hockey here), and the chance to yell at your teammates.

•In fact, we love to listen to the yelling in curling so much that we decided to mic the athletes. I

c a n ’t think o f any other sport where we get to listen in on the conversations of the players. Not only does it provide for some added insight on the game, but we also get to hear the players make a few slips of the tongue. Who knows, curling may even have set a precedent for others to follow.

Imagine watching a hockey game or a football game in which the players are all wearing mics.

•The sport needs no refs or judges. With all this talk about the ice dancing judging fiasco, it’s a relief to see a couple of people stand over a bull’s eye and eye­ ball the shot rock. A fter the match, the two teams get together and drink. The loser has to clean the ice (you’d think it’d be clean enough after all that sweeping); the winners buy the losers a drink.

•All kidding aside, curling involves incredible precision and

talent. Call it chess on ice. The key to this game is making sure your opponent never gets com­ fortable with his/her shots. Never let them do the sam e take-out twice in a row. To execute key shots like Guy Hemmings’ three point charge in the sixth end last Sunday, you have to be accurate to within a inch or so.

•Men and women can play together. Although most major events keep them separate, the two sexes can actually battle on an even plane here.

•No other sport has cooler expressions. Hog line. Shot rock.

B urnt rock, “clean...clean... clean.... HURRY HARD! HARD! H A A A R D !”

Hack (the box, not the player).

Crashing on the guard. Flashing it.

•Here’s as good a reason as any: Jack Todd, self-proclaimed

God’s gift to sports columnists, dissed it in yesterday’s Monday Morning QB article.

•The C anadian m en’s title trophy is unmatched. Jeez, it’s a brier, as in a big honkin’ beer mug. Sure, you can put a bunch of junk in the Stanley Cup, but this one’s meant for beer... put that in yer pipe and smoke it.

•The final reason to embrace curling is the fact that we rule the world in this sport (aside from a slip up at the O lym pics). We should work to popularise the sport in the international commu­ nity so th at we can say “we kicked your butts again” to other co u n tries for years u n til they catch up to us in skill level and we move on to another sport. We did it in hockey; we can do it again in curling.

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McGill athletes honoured with awards It is fair to say that McGill had a less-than-spectacular winter sports season. . Am ong CIAU sp o rts, the Redmen and M artlets sent only two team s to the nationals — track & field and sw im m ing.

D espite this, how ever, several individuals were honoured with awards in the past two weeks.

M artlet b ask etb all p layer Anne G ildenhuys, in her final year at M cG ill, was nam ed Quebec player of the year and was given seco n d -team A llCanadian status. The forward led the country in total points and fin­ ished second in points-per-game.

C aro lin e M alo, another M artlet basketball player, took honours on the QSSF second team . M alo was left w ith the u n d esirab le jo b o f fillin g the shoes of former long range threat Jen Stacey.

On the men’s side, a disap­ pointing season was somewhat salvaged by two QSSF nomina­ tions. Senior Hubert Davis was named to the first team after lead­ ing the Redmen in scoring once again. Matt Watson was named to the second team, the only point guard in the division to be named.

Carol C hiang, a fifth-year veteran on the swim team, was named an All-Canadian for her performances in various events.

Her best result came in the 100m freestyle, where she captured sil­ ver at the nationals. Chiang won 23 of 30 events she entered this season.

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After losing most of its top scor­ ers from last season, few expected them to go far. But team captain M artin R o u th ier and forw ard Mathieu Darche stepped up and took the team to the playoffs in the most competitive division of the OUA. B oth D arche and R outhier were named as OUA second team all-stars. UQTR and G uelph dom inated the awards, winning three and two respective­ lyIn volleyball, the M artlets swept the QSSF major awards.

V eteran W endy W helan was nam ed p layer o f the year and placed on the first all star team.

She was also awarded M cGill’s first-e v e r spot on the A llC anadian first team . M arieAndrée Lessard was named rook­ ie o f the year, w hile R achele Beliveau was named coach of the year for her efforts. M arie-Eve B ergeron and Anouk Lapointe were both placed on the second all-star team.

G ildenhuy s, R outhier, C hiang, W helan, D avis and W atson have all finished their playing careers at McGill.

—Paul Conner

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A mad fad demystified As the spring thaw gives way to the still awakening earth and the birds begin their captivating rhap­ sodies of love, men’s fancies natu­ rally give way to the NCAA. With March Madness in full effect, men from coast to coast have their eyes religiously glued to the tube in an attem pt to catch every last bounce pass and half­ court violation.

Many a mother, daughter, girl­ friend and spouse will be left to scratch their heads and wonder aloud in a cho­ rus of sighs, “Why is it that men are so drawn to the Final Four?” The answers are as multiple as the fans that engage in the ritual viewing, but some over­ riding solutions become obvious upon closer analysis. Cheerleaders.

Sixty-four teams annually take part in America’s college basket­ ball showcase and each usually travels w ith a m inim um of 12 cheerleaders. My modest calcula­ tions suggest that 64 x 12 is approximately equivalent to a lot of pretzel bowls mysteriously levi­ tating in many men’s laps.

Glass Ceiling: Em ploym ent Equity an d Visible M inorities March 19,1998 (Thursday), 2:00-4:00 pm R o o m 2 3 2 , S t e p h e n L e a c o c k , M c G ill U n iv e r s it y , 8 5 5 S h e r b r o o k e S t . W ., M o n t r e a l M o derator:

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ball stars before they become petu­ lant pros, or at the very least, before they start hawking used cars during channel 83’s Late Late movie. Either way you look at it, it’s sort of like an extended episode of Before They Were Stars with the added benefit of Scott Baio’s absence.

Personal Aesthetics

Yes, those very same zombies staring vacantly ahead at the screen are also interested in education.

Ryan M urphy True Renaissance men, huh? Many men watch the Final Four merely to learn American geography in order to improve their Jeopardy scores. With the plethora of teams there’s always something new to learn. For instance, before this year I didn’t know that both Murray and Nichols were states™ and that, my friend, is something your geogra­ phy teachers won’t tell you.

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Men like quantity. It’s a fact.

Televise a tournament of 64 hair stylists and men will watch it for the same reason that no true™

The Final Four represents the last chance many men will have to see their favourite college basket­

The Final Four is composed of 63 games. Watch half the games and the radiation from your set will give you a rosy fake and bake tan. Watch all the games and suddenly microwaves start going off when you walk by. A party trick like that, as any man can attest to, is priceless. Davy Crockett may have been King of the W ild F rontier, but watch enough basketball games and you could be Lord of H ousehold Appliances. And isn’t that, after all, what women truly desire?

Perhaps in the end, men like the Final Four so much because it resem bles them selves so very closely. It’s really like a bachelor — it has no sense of moderation, it’s full of clashes and it stays up entirely too late.

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Student-athletes receive w arning for sport gam bling

By O wen A lterman Daily Princetonian (Princeton U.) (U-WIRE) PRINCETON, N.J. — If you are a student-athlete, you might not want to bet on it. That is the m essage from university coaches, captains and athletic department officials as part of an NCAA campaign against sports gambling by varsity players.

The NCAA timed its warning to coincide with the beginning of the men’s basketball tournament, which prompted fans across the country to wager $2.5 billion in 1995.

Only weeks after students at C olum bia w ere charged with organizing a bettin g ring, the

problem of gambling has raised particular concern at Ivy League schools.

“It’s probably hit home this year in ways that it hasn’t hit hom e in o th er y e a rs,” said FTinceton’s Associate Director of Athletics George VanderZwaag, who is responsible for compliance with NCAA rules. “We owe it to ourselves to do everything we can to educate students and coaches about the gambling problem,” he explained.

VanderZwaag said that he did not know of any incidents involv­ ing Princeton athletes. However, the NCAA web page cites a study of 648 D ivision I football and m en’s b ask etb all players that found that 3.7 per cent of the ath­ letes had bet on their own games

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impressed in individual events, taking silver in the 1000m and bronze in the 600m . W elsh topped o ff the M cG ill medal haul with a silver in the 600m.

The women’s best result in field events was a fourth place in the triple jump by Brigitte Bigras.

The Redmen equalled their perform ance from a year ago, taking home a single m edal.

Paul Drogaris earned a bronze in the shot put. Last year’s bronze medalist in the triple jump, Max Oates, finished seventh.

M cG ill’s track and field team returned from W indsor with seven medals, by far the team’s best results at Nationals.

The Martlets led the charge with six podium finishes and a school-best third place overall.

The University of Toronto cap­ tured the title , with Saskatchewan finishing second; McGill and Windsor tying for third.

Tambra Dunn, a veteran on the young M cG ill team , accounted for half the team ’s medal count — gold in both the 3000m and 4x800m relay and silver in the 1500m. Stephanie Welsh, Elaine Penny and Sarah Ali-Khan rounded out the win­ ning relay team. Ali-Khan also

Ski team captures overall second The McGill ski team took to the slopes at Le R elais in Quebec City for their last event o f the season. In the giant slalom competition on Friday,

and 25.5 percent of them had bet on other college sporting events.

The NCAA, worried that any gambling by players could lead to point-shaving scandals, is press­ ing member schools to enforce its rules against any sports betting.

VanderZwaag said the NCAA has emphasized gambling prevention in recent years.

This year, V anderZ w aag’s office has received even more mailings than usual both from the NCAA and from the Ivy League.

He has passed on the information to athletes and coaches, he said.

This emphasis on preventing gambling prompted the NCAA to require all teams in the tourna­ ment to w atch a seven-m inute video about gambling.

Even team s not headed to

Hartford have discussed the issue.

Football player Hamin Abdullah said th at head coach Steve Tosches warned the football team not to enter tournament pools, and baseball coach Scott Bradley said that he has spoken with his team about the issue.

Lacrosse player John Hess, president of the varsity student athlete advisory committee, added that a warning against betting was listed on an athletics department flier as the Ivy League’s “compli­ ance tip of the week.”

“I think it’s good to be aware.

It’s a ‘better safe than sorry’ kind of a thing,” Hess said.

A number of Columbia stu­ dents defied the “better safe than sorry” advice. Junior Joseph Della Pietra, a former varsity baseball

both the Redmen and M artlets took second place.

The Martlets’ top finish came from Suzanne Owen in 5th. She was followed by teammate and 8th place finisher Leith McKay. Andrew Biller’s 7th place finish was tops for the Redmen. He was followed by team m ate Nicolas Robichon in 9th, Patrick Boulva in 11th and Scott Wotherspoon in 15th.

Saturday’s slalom competi­ tion saw the Martlets take third place and the Redmen take sec­ ond. For the M artlets, Suzanne Owen took 6th, Janice Hatch took 14th and Leith McKay took 15th place. Andrew Biller topped his finish on Friday with a 4th place result in the slalom on Saturday.

Team m ate P atrick R obichon notched 8th place.

The McGill squad finishes th eir season in second place behind Bishops and ahead of U of M in men’s, women’s and com­ bined scores.

The team looks strong for next year with the entire team returning.

Redmen player invited to CFL camp Senior all-purpose back Dan Pronyk becam e the second Redmen football player invited to the annual CFL ev aluation camp last week.

Pronyk served as a fullback and fill-in running back for the oft-injured Redmen last season.

He had his b est gam e when forced to carry the entire running load while both Shawn Linden and C raig B orgeson were out with injuries.

Pronyk w ill jo in A llCanadian guard Samir Chahine at the M arch 20-21 event in Winnipeg.

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B eyond C olum bia, the NCAA said th at the problem affects student-athletes around the nation. “Big money attracts orga­ nized crim e, and illegal sports wagering is big money,” the assoc ia tio n ’s web page says.

“Student-athletes are viewed by organized crim e and organized gambling as easy marks.”

A ttention: Due to a m ys­ terious lack of any CIAU sports events for the remainder o f the year, w e will be requiring a multitude o f ideas for stories.

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Sw eet 16: m ore excitem ent and upsets in tournam ent action Top seeds will be tested after an opening weekend of eye openers and buzzer beaters

By Franklin Rubinstein A brief 5-minute span during S aturday’s action captured the essence of NCAA tournam ent action. Valparaiso, a tiny college nestled in the heart of Hoosier country, diagrammed and execut­ ed one of the finest buzzer-beaters in recent memory; only minutes later, C in cin n ati and W est Virginia traded 3-pointers in the Mountainers’ stunning victory.

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Arizona has not been tested in the tournament and has trampled their opponents. Bibby and Sim on anchor a Wildcat squad that has lost little since their ‘97 title run.

Arizona does not have a weak­ ness; only cold shooting could spell their demise. The Terps can match ‘Zona with Terrel Stokes, Laron Profit and Obinna Ekezie.

M aryland has shown they can play with any team and has been groom ed in the alw ays tough ACC. O f special note: Gary

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Michigan St. The Tar Heels showed they are b eatab le in th e ir co n test against UNCC. Jamison’s critical free throw shooting displayed his knack for clutch big-game perfor­ mances. UNC’s talented front six are unmatched in the country. The Spartans bring their own star in the form of guard Mateen Cleaves — if Michigan St. is going to stay

The C ard in al resu rrected themselves with two impressive victories. Stanford has incredible inside height and depth; to win, Tim Young will have to stay out of the foul trouble that plagues during big games. Gene Keady’s Boilermakers are a gritty bunch; Brad Miller and Chad Austin lead an u n ap p reciated squad.

Stanford’s inside-outside game may be too much against a less athletic Purdue team.

Prediction: Stanford

Duke vs. Syracuse The Blue Devils were unex­ pectedly tested in their second round game. Duke’s depth and relentless pressure should be too much for the Orangemen. The Blue Devils’ best player right now is Roshown MacLeod, who presents match-up problems for every foe. Trajan Langdon must get back on track. The O rangem en are anchored by Todd Burgan, who always plays well in im portant contests. If Syracuse can slow down the pace o f the gam e and force Duke to rely on their outside shooting, they may stay close.

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offence. Look for Washington’s guards to be tested and pressured into turnovers against the Husky press. Jim C alhoun’s team will em phasize quickness, R ichard Hamilton’s presence and a tough interior defence. UConn should end W ashington’s im probable run.

Prediction: UConn

Arizona vs. Maryland A game which was circled on m any b rack ets on selectio n Sunday presents two bona fide cham pionship contenders.

Williams and Lute Olson are two of the tournament’s best coaches.

This one will be worth staying up late for.

Prediction: Arizona

Utah vs. West Virginia It seems the Utes always find a way to the Sw eet 16. R ick M ajerus’ squad is led by guard Andre M iller, whose ability to handle the ball spelled Arkansas’ second round demise. M ichael Doleac is an inside presence with outside touch. The Mountaineers dismantled Temple and snuck by Cincy. The Big East always has

were magnificent in their two vic­ tories. Their quickness and pene­ tration will present serious prob­ lems for Valparaiso. Coach Jim Harrick has done a wonderful job with the Rams. The Crusaders run is a su rp rise, but V alp araiso owned the longest winning streak entering the tournament. Bryce Drew is a b ig -tim e p lay er — Steve Kerr with the ability to pen­ etrate. Valparaiso Coach Homer Drew is a capable tactician and has his work cut out this week.

Prediction: Rhode Island

The Bruins’ senior leader­ ship rose to the forefront in their upset victory over M ichigan.

UCLA is a very athletic squad who can compete with anyone in the country. B aron D avis must stay out of foul trouble for the Bruins to stay competitive.

Tubby Smith’s teams are always tournament terrors — this year’s Kentucky squad is no different.

Jeff Sheppard made an impor­ tant recovery from an ankle injury and anchors Kentucky’s outsid e barrage.

N azr Mohammed may be the coun­ try’s most improved player over the p ast year. L ook for the Wildcats to ware down UCLA with their full court pressure.

Prediction: Kentucky So fa r, Mr. R u b in ste in ’s p icks have been on track.

Kansas dropped like a rock in the round o f 32, while ‘Zona and Duke remain in the hunt.

For more information, check http:www. usatoday.com/sports/br acket.htm

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W h at's on way of the departm ent in Arts West top floor!

Tuesday, March 17 McGill Students for Literacy wish to announce an upcoming fund-raising event. The annual “Spelling Bee” will take place in The Alley: beginning at 7 p.m.

Teams are to be formed in groups of 3 and there will be a $5.00 par­ ticipation fee for each member.

For more information call MSL at 398-5100.

Wednesday, March 18

Art History Association cor­ d ially in v ites all to a vemissage/wine and cheese open­ ing for Art Exhibit ‘98. On dis­ play through Friday. Drop by and view student artwork in the hall­

Empire writes back: Writing Latin American environmental history.”

4:00 p.m. at 859 Sherbrooke St. W.

Free p ublic lectu re on L earning D isab ilitie s — “Teaching Practices: Adapting the classroom to help ADHD kids learn” — will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Call the L earning D isab ilitie s A ssociation of Quebec at 8471324 for more info.

The M cG ill A ltern ativ e Budget Group is hosting an open meeting to provide the opportuni­ ty for members of the university community to voice their opinions on what next year’s McGill bud­ get should look like. The meeting is open to all. Join us in the Arts Council Room from 12:00 - 2:00.

For more info, call 398-3756.

The departm ent of history presents Dr. Elinor Melville who w ill address the topic “The

S in c lair H arris speaks on “M idw ifery: A pro fessio n in re su rg e n c e .” 7 p.m . at 2020

Sports Q uiz So you think you ’re sm art, eh? Let ’s j u s t see how you d id on last w e ek ’s quiz:

S o y o u th o u g h t th o se w ere easy d id y o u ? W ell try y o u r luck with this w e e k ’s brain teasers:

Non-McGill Non-McGill 1. The acronym NCAA stands for National Collegiate 1. How many ends are there in a game of curling?

Athletic Association.

2. Latrell Sprewell made his return to the NBA after hav­ ing been suspended for strangling his coach.

3. The next Formula One Grand Prix event will be held in Brazil this weekend.

a) seven b) nine c) ten 2. Where is the next Grand Slam tennis event to be held? a) Paris b) London c) New York 3. Who was the last driver to win the Formula One Driver’s title while representing McLaren? a) Alain Prost b) Aryton Senna c) Mikka Hakennin

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1. The new rugby fields will be laid down on the water reservoir.

2. Ernie D’Ellasandro is the manager of the McGill Redbirds.

3. The rowing, swimming, and soccer teams all make a lot of noise at Red V White nights, and they will tell you that they were the loudest.

1. Which of the following is not a McGill Intramural sport? a) flag football b) innertube water polo c) baseball 2. What is the highest place finish for the women's track and field team at the CIAU championships? (Hint: look in this week's articles) a) first b) third c) fifth 3. Why doesn’t McGill have a Formula One Team? a) It’s too expensive b) It’s not a CIAU sport c) We already have a solar racing team (and we lost to Queen’s — that’s too embarrassing to do again)

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Friday, March 20 McGill percussion ensemble will be led by director D ’Arcy Phillip Gray. 8:00 p.m. at Pollack Hall.

First Peoples’ House official opening. 3:00 p.m. 3508 Peel St. Feast to follow opening address.

A vernissage of Mohawk artists will be on display.

Monday March 23 “Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist.” A lecture by Dan B arker, P resid en t of the F reedom from R eligion Foundation, 6:30 p.m. in Leacock 132. For more inform ation call 934-3394.

McGill two-piano ensembles w ill play w orks by P oulenc, Borodin and Bach. 8:00 p.m. at Pollack Hall.

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Art history bake sale/t-shirt sale/slide sale outside Arts W220.

Come spend those extra quarters and loonies!

National Sport, is giving a talk on “Rape C u ltu re in C an ad a’s National Sport.” Friday, March 27, 11:30 a.m., Moyse Hall, Arts Building. Donations accepted.

Gerald Colby and Charlotte Dennett discuss “Genocide and forced migration in the amazon.”

Thursday, March 26 at 12:15 p.m. at 2020 University St., suite 2401 For more info, call 398-8408.

Get published! Submit your fa v o u rite re cip e for the Peer Health Education cookbook. Drop it o ff at H ealth S ervices, c/o Darryl and Kate.

Every Saturday: Free improvisational workshops with McGill Improv. Come and play games for 2 hours! M eet at noon by the kiosk in the Shatner lobby.

A FREE support group for women who are involved, or have been involved in a violent rela­ tionship (dating or m arriage).

Meetings are informal and confi­ dential. The place is safe and secure. Individual counselling ser­ v ices are also av ailab le for women and their children. For info, p lease co n tact M elissa G oldband at M cG ill D om estic Violence Clinic - 398-2686.

The McGill Debating Union meets twice weekly, Monday at 6 p.m. in Shatner rm. 312 and on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Leacock rm. 15. Come to w atch and/or participate in exciting debates on a variety of issues and events.

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March 25, 1998 Q uestions?? C ontact E ric B ales-K ogan at 398-6979 or A cadem ic@ sus.m cgill.ca

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At the C anadian Interuniversity Athletics Union championships, the veteran dis­ tance runner captured a teamrecord three medals. Dunn took home gold in the 3000m event and an chored the w inning 4x800m relay. She also captured a silver in the 1500m. D unn’s three m edals equal the team ’s previous best total.

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Drogaris won McGill’s only medal in field events with a third place in the shot put. The medal was also the one for the Redmen.

P rio r to the CIAU N ationals, Drogaris won had won the QSSF title. The sophom ore M ath & Physics m ajor from M ontreal captured silver at two other meets and a bronze at the McGill invita­ tional earlier this season.

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W h at's on The M cG ill D om estic Violence Clinic offers a treatment group for men who abuse their partners. The group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m.

- 8 p.m. There is a small fee. For info, please contact Keith Hecker or Beverly Sabourin at 398-2686.

Toastmasters International’s Moderator Club presents every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. a chance for you to learn and practice tech­ niques of effective public speak­ ing. Admission is $5. Seminars to take place at 2070 Peel St. For more info, call 528-8659.

The Elder Abuse Info-Line, sponsored by the CLSC ReneCassin U niversity In stitute of Social Gerontology of Quebec, is recruiting bilingual volunteers to operate a listening, information and referral telephone service for seniors who are victims of abuse or neglect. Free specialized train­ ing is offered. Contact Katherine Macnaughton-Osler at 488-9163, ext. 360.

The A ccom panim ent Program of the Sexual Assault C entre of M cG ill S tu d e n ts’ Society can provide information, support and accompaniment ser­ vices to members of the McGill community who have been sexu­ ally harassed or assaulted in a McGill context. For more info, please call 398-2700 (daytime) or 398-8500 (evenings).

GAY LINE: Information and help for lesbians and gay men.

Confidential and free. We can help with a personal crisis or sim­ ply help find a bar. 7 - 1 1 p.m., 365 days a year. (514) 866-5090 in Montreal or call us toll free at 1-888-505-1010.

FREE McGill Bereavement Support Groups are being offered through the M cGill School of S ocial W ork for adults, ch ild re n /a d o le scen ts, young adults, and family survivors of suicide. New groups for 1997 include “Motherless Daughters” and “Loss of an Adult C hild.”

Anyone who is experiencing any type of loss including the loss of a fam ily m em ber or frien d s, please contact Estelle Hopmeyer at 398-7067.

Going for an HIV test? Peer Health Education is looking for individuals for an audio broadcast oroject that would be comfortable sharing their experience. Please call Darrell at 398-6017.

The Atheist, Agnostic, and Secular Humanist Society meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Shatner, rm. 435. Come and dis­ cuss issues such as church-state sep aratio n and n o n -relig io u s eth ics in a re la x ed and open atmosphere.

The McGill Eating Disorder

Unit is a multi-disciplinary unit that includes: individual/group counselling, medical assessment, nutrition consultation, psychoeducational groups and support groups. Call 398-3601 for info about fees and appointm ents.

Support groups are free of charge to McGill and non-M cGill stu­ dents. Call 398-1050.

LBGTM B isexual G roup meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in room 423 of the S hatner Building.

The Sexual Assault Centre of McGill Students’ Society offers a number of free, facilitated support groups open to McGill students and the wider Montreal communi­ ty. Infoline 398-2700, Mon.- Fri. 10:00 - 5:30. Helpline 398-8500, every night 6 :00 - midnight. All calls are confidential. SACOMSS also offers a number of support groups. Call for info.

Free support groups for adults living with loss. A confi­ dential bimonthly opportunity to meet with others who have expe­ rien ced loss o f re la tio n sh ip s, career, health, fin an ces, etc.

Please call Estelle or Sandy at 398-7067 The Yellow Door “Elderly Project” has been helping seniors in the downtown area for the past 25 years. We are in urgent need of volunteers to accom pany seniors to and from appointments, to help them with their shopping or to have a “friendly visit” once a week. For more inform ation, call Leah or Danielle at 398-6243.

chemistry, biology, history and especially math). This will be a good opportunity for future teach­ ers and social workers to gain experience. For more inform a­ tion, call Sandra at 342-5235 Come to the M cG ill Christian Fellowship. We believe in building meaningful relation­ ships, having fun and having hon­ est and open discussion. Every Friday at Shatner Cafeteria. 7:00 p.m. Please call Josh at 484-3480 for more information.

Questioning your sexuality?

L ooking for info on LBGT issues? Queer line is a confiden­ tial, non-judgmental peer support and referral phone line which runs Monday-Friday 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Give us a call at 3986822. We are here to listen to you.

Benefit for McGill African Studies Programme. Full night of live perform ances, dance and music: Reggae, Hip-hop, Dub and Funk. At Isart, 263 St. Antoine, 7:30 p.m.. $7/ $5 for students.

Call 393-1758 for information.

The McGill Choral Society is looking for new members. MCS will be presenting the Chichester Palms by Leonard Bernstein this semester. No experience required - ju st a com m itm ent and the desire to sing! Rehearsals are on W ednesday ev enings at 7:30

p.m., rm. C304 in the Strathcona Music Building.

STDs are not sexy!! McGill Student Health Services sells con­ doms, dental dams, female con­ doms, lubricant (in funky pack­ ages) and contraceptive gel at really cheap prices. They can be purchased at the Health Service reception desk, 3673 Peel St., rm.

100. Call 398-6017 for informa­ tion.

C ancer su p p o rt group for young adult patients are offered

by Hope & Cope, Jewish General Hospital every Tuesday evening.

Call 340-8255.

C om peer M ontreal is presently recruiting volunteers 18 years and over interested in work­ ing in the mental health field. We are a non-profit community-based organization. We provide support services to those suffering from m ental illness providing them with a volunteer to facilitate their reintegration into society. For more inform ation, please call 489-1007.

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Santropol roulant, a commu­ nity organization, needs volun­ teers to deliver meals to people in need. Join a dynamic and active team in your com m unity. Call 284-9335 or come by 111 Duluth Ave. W.

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C la s s ifie d s Word Processing S u ccess to all students. Papers, résumés, applications, transcription, editing. 29 years experience. $1.50 D.S.P. Cam pus Paulette 288-9638

Language Exchange Language Exchange Program. Learn a new language; improve your communica­ tion skills. Eng / French / Spanish / Japanese / Chinese etc. Call Universal Students Services. 865-0898

T irk p tQ New York City - Amtrak - two (2) round-trip train tickets - good anytime until October 26,1998. Total value $290. Will sell for $180. Call Larry at 877-3048

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Travel-teach English: 5 day / 40 hr. (April 29-May 3) TESOL teacher certificate course (or by correspondence). 1,000’s of jobs available NOW. FREE information package, toll free 1-888-270-2941.

Apartment to sub-let May 1 to August 7/98. Corner of Pine and University.

2 1/2 partially furnished, $450.00 a month including utilities (negotiable.)

Call Haytham 842-7294

Teach English in Korea through GOAL Recruiting. Airfare, accommo­ dations provided. Call 416-696-2344, www.goalasia.com. Or check your Student Placement Centre.

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