Student supports Iran by Ric
Ament
He
leans across the table, brown eyes watching from a dark face, as he listens intently. When he speaks he struggles with his thick accent and he tries to select the right words in a language he is not accustomed to.
he
Despite this impediment a man with something
is
to say.
parents pushed me to out, because they wanted save my life.” says Javad Lajevardi, 23, an Iranian student studying Civil engineering here at Conestoga
"My
go to
College.
Lajevardi left Iran 13 months ago at the beginning revolution that the overthrew Shah Mohammed
of
The voice
Reza Pahlevi. Lajevardi was warned by his teachers to
leave the university he
at-
tended at Kashan where he
was studying textile engineering. "The secret police of the Shah (SAVAK) were looking
me because
used to paper against the Shah and they of unkick me out to wanted for
I
publish a political
iversity."
Javad is a strong supporter of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the man who seized power during the revolution.
‘‘There are no words to describe Khomeini. Khomeini
is
the
spokesman
for
the Iranian people, He has only his mind, his idea and
the people accept
it.
The
Ayatollah has done very well after the revolution.” Javad defends the closed trials and summary executions ordered by Khomeini by referring to the reign of the Shah: "He (the Shah) has tortured people to death, they massacred, they killed children, they corrupted education and agriculture. But only 500 people have been executed by Khomeini. And who are they? "
and stability in the Peacock Throne. The peasants also enjoyed an escalating standard of living created by the Shah’s "White Revolution" based on land reform and modernization. But Lajevardi rebutted this article: "Absolutely it’s wrong. We don't have enough highschools, universities, hospitals and highways. The only people who support the Shah is the family of the secret police and tice
meini
is
against Iranian po-
but that is O.K. because they don’t know the background of my country,
licy,
my am
religion and Khomeini. I trying to tell people the facts.”
Lajevardi blames part of this on American press. "The press in western countries are absolutely wrong. They never told the U.S. what the Shah has done in Iran.”
When asked if he feared Russian invasion of Iran,
They are the secret police. However, according to an
army
Cana-
especially since the recent
article in the Globe and Mail (Oct. 21, 1978) most people in Iran, the peasants in par-
da Lajevardi has found a lack of understanding for
takeover of Afghanistan by Russian troops Lajevardi replied: "They are making
supported the Shah. This "silent majority”, as they are called, found jus-
tion.
ticular,
people." Since his arrival
in
Khomeini and the revolu"Lots of people in Canada they are saying that Kho-
a big mistake, making another Vietnam for themselves, they are losing for sure.
is no fear for the Iranian people. The Russians are not against Iran.” Javad also supports the students who have captured
There
the American embassy in Tehran, and who are holding
American hostages. "First of all we want the for trial," he says. "Secondly we want- it clear to people the action of the U.S. in Iran. The Shah's body means nothing for us, but his testimony is impor-
Shah
tant.”
Eventually Javad will return home and "just work for .the people, for nothing.”
Javad Lajevardi will work hard for his country because he is also a man with something to do.
of Conestoga’s students
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Tuition up 16 percent by Carl Nelson increase in financial support for Ontario universities and colleges of 7.2 percent was announced by Education Minister Bette Stephenson. Stephenson also announced a standard $400 fee for community colleges in Ontario. An increase of 16 per-cent over last years
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tuition.
The fee increase is to cover special assessment fees such as lab fees. Conestoga College president Ken Hunter said Conestoga students will not benefit as Conestoga doesn't charge special assessment fees.
He
feels the tuition increase will not hurt
enrolment because of an increase in college enrolment and an increase in special assistance grants from the government.
The extra 16 per-cent will not make much of a difference to the college budget because tuition covers
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Dana Culp, president of the Doon Students Association feels there is not a lot students can do. “Since the price of everything else has gone up it was only a m.atter of time before tuition went up.” Culp feels we must have faith in the system. She hopes the right decision has been made. Culp says that since the ministry is not doing it for monetary gain we can only believe it was necessary.
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Course standards increase by Colleen Maloney Revising the diploma nursing program to meet the new standards recently announced by Colleges and Universities Minister Bette Stephenson, will be an involved process, said Jean Levy, Chairman of Conestoga's Health Scien-
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ces Division. Under the new program standards, total alclinical experience will be increased by most 25 percent. This will mean extending the hours, 1625 to hours present minimum of 1200 including 14 continuous weeks of pre-graduate -
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The new program standards apply to all twenty colleges offering the diploma nursing program. Levy said that it is up to each individual college to revise
its
own program
to
meet
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A meeting has been planned for January 15. Levy said that program revisions will require possibly input from the college president and the board of directors. Levy said that an extended program would stunaturally require increased costs to the d<
students She does not feel that the number of the entering the program will be affected by changes. exThe ministry just felt that more clinical perience was required, said Levy. of ministry the A news release issued by that Education said Dr. Stephenson indicated even higher the new program will result in an caliber of nurses entering the profession. .
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What did Vietnam accomplish? And what would an Iran or an Afghanistan accomplish?
Man owes a lot to war. It brought him down out of the trees, set him apart from mere animals, and allowed him to dominate this Earth. Much of our science and technology is a direct result of war. Man didn’t develop iron to plow a field when a wooden stake will do. Men do however, forge steel swords to cut through wooden spears. Even in our century, the airplane, and the rocket are children of modern war. But wars are seldom the staccato, blood spattered, glorified, horrendous, beautiful, frightening, infrequent episodes high school history courses would have us believe. Wars seldom break out. Rather, it is peace that sometimes inexplicably descends. I challenge anyone to show me a 20 year period of peace anywhere in the recorded history of the Earth.
World War Two can easily trace its origins to the French Revolution of the late 18th century. War is a cancer, a growth that has festered in man’s history for thousands of years. Four thousand years before Christ,
the Sumerians were experimenting with civilization, a written language, and or-
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To the Editor, While I admire the fact that the students of Conestoga College have a voice in their own interests rq-“Spokej>, I do wpnder if you are reaching most of or maybe less students than what you could. Some of the student body includes the more mature person for whom these types of articles (disco, beer ads, singers, etc.) has no interest, if we, the students of B.J.R.T. (above the Y.M.C.A.) are to be included. Some of us are also women so the sporting
news
is
not that interesting to
most
of
ganized warfare.
us.
High in the Khyber Pass on the northwest frontier of India, British troops fought Afghan tribesmen first in scarlet tunics with muzzle-loaders, later in khaki with cartridge rifles, and later still in armoured cars and steel hats.
I am wondering if, in regards to reaching a larger percentage of the students, you could print a larger variety of articles. I would be interested in submitting articles from time to time if this idea meets with your approval.
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A two hundred year involvement by one won’t either.
Just as the United States 14 year inv 1vement in Vietnam did not solve or prevent the fighting.
A suggestion might be if you printed this letand let the reaction you receive be your guide in regard to what your next action on this topic should be. Please reply to this letter because I am a concerned person who -likes to write. ter in your next issue
As world war three looms its spectral we must consider what can be accomplished. Do we need machines and technology more efficient for killing people? Do we need a healthy war-boom economy at the head,
Yours sincerely, E. Parkin
Cambridge
cost of our friends and relatives splattered all over Iranian soil?
There is an ominous feeling coming from the United States these days. It affects Canada implicitly. The middle class of the United States is preparing for war.
We
can use our
to fight
war
itself.
and our intelligence Our communications, our
tools,
agricultural products, and our technology can prevent a war. The medievals perfected seige warfare, the art of defeating your enemy without battle. Man can learn from the history of war, and besiege war! Simply
by cutting
off the supplies, from North Amewould allow a third world war. I don't need Canned Heat, Country Joe Macdanald, or Joan Baez to convince me. Ifever, or wherever they hold the main event, I won’t be there, ‘cause this kid ain’t goin'.
rica, that
ployers will require a resume for pre-screening prior to granting an interview and job offers are made only as a result of a. successful interview, you will want to be sure the re-
sume you submit
gets you
that interview.
A resume is a personal statement of your educa-
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fund-raising
‘booth at a
mall display are also valuable contributions worth mentioning. Personal projects such as a daily fit-
perience and achievements. The information it contains should tell an employer who you are, how you are qualified and what you have done. First, you should gather the necessary facts by doing a complete personal
quite relevant. An employer wants to. see you as an entire person. These interests make you come alive as an individual, to an employer. Probably the most widely used and simplest form is a chronological resume.
inventory of the
work
many
de-
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Placement
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of
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Education and work
lowing.
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particular sector of the work force such as journalism where good writing skills are
tive
way
would
work experience along
sume
with your duties and sponsibilities should
re-
show
what you have learned and achieved as well as your interpretation of what was of value.
required a narra-
resume is a practical of showing the em-
ties, skills and successes, all relevant information. Special school projects, field placements, and grades should be mentioned. Your previous
do include
his-
tory are listed in reverse date order with the present heading the list, others fol-
ployer you have the necessary skills. If you are interested in
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Entertainment Science Fiction Sex by Rob Chester
Any group that can separate and identify its members from the rest of society, deems its
members
in
some way
superior,
endowed with prowess beyond that of normal man.
or
Science fiction readers are certainly a visible group, and science
have added to the fires of imagination with their fiction writers
Though ostensibly a war novel, Joe Haldeman’s The Forever War is the story of two people, who, when the war is all over, have nothing left but themselves. This is not a totally bad thing, considering their 1,200 year engagement. In the integrated armies of Haldeman’s future (see also Mindbridge) sex is part of the training
and
(initially)
troopers
draw
tural
and almost detached from
love.
Both novels though are powerful love stories. Both couples meet casually, and through circumstance and preference spend their lives together.
In Mindbridge, Haldeman experiments with the sexual relations of his characters
by linking
-
lots
them with a ‘bridge a
tiny alien
creature that allows thought pat-
love stories.
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Earn
•
•
Fame
(A
Fortune
little bit)
(Not so much)
the final frontier terns to transfer between two people in contact. Characters Jacque Lefavre and Carol Wachal are the first
humans
experience this
to
mind
is befuddled by the needs and desires of instincts and physi-
cal love.
“He had thought he was in control of himself and
in-
timate contact. It is a curious situation; Lefavre doesn’t react fa-
wasn't. ..The conditioning
vorably and one wonders if complete mental and physical joining would be too much of an intrusion on an individual.
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“He loved this woman with such a violence that the mere touch of her was enough to disconnect his will from the operations immediately following."
In The Patterns of Chaos by Colin Kapp, an electronic ‘mindbridge’ links Bron, a field agent,
While
this
may
sound chauvinis-
with Jaycee, his mentor- tormentor at Earth- headquarters. Here the linking of thoughts is on a conscious level (rather than the Mindbridge total link). Jaycee and Bron are condi-
tic, the differences between the sexes cannot be easily ignored.
tioned to a love, that makes them operate as a team, caring and looking out for each other, with an
tablish the reality of their creatures.
overlay of animosity preventing their love from being recognized or interfering. It is a strange, almost childlike relationship, wherein neither recognizes the bonds between man and woman. It
Counts, explains the mental deve-
Remembering
the pastche or
Paul Anderson
lopment
of
man,
in
The Man Who
to relate to the
bird like people of Diomedes. “In the-case of man, the
chanism
is
circle.
In love however lies one of the great disappointments of science fiction, or any fiction. How can the fickle love of an all too human woman compare with that of the
'incomparable' Deja Thoris (of John Carter of Mars) a Jaycee, or a Carol, linked by artificial ;
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means
directly to the heart or to be lost in the future, with a
woman who
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by the Philippines against the American military during the war. However, in the original language of Malay, Amok is a
noun.
George Fox has turned that noun
mous with horror and death
in his
into a name synonynovel Amok. It is the
story of a legendary figure who lives in the Cagayan Valley and murders natives. He has killed over 100 civilians since
World War
II.
The story centers around the Braden family, owners of a huge tobacco plantation in the valley. When Lester Braden is murdered by the Amok, as his father was years ago, his brother Michael returns to destroy the killer.
Two learn,
search parties set out to find the Amok, who we an ex-soldier of the Japanese military. He does
is
know
the war is over. One party, led by Miche wants to kill him, the other is led by his ex-commanding officer who feels he can talk Kurusu into surrender.
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also a relationship that would not function between two men, or soldiers of a traditional army. Conditioning or brainwashing to a programmed reaction, or love, is also prevalent in science fiction. Manipulation of the mind, and the relationship between the mind and the animal functions of the supporting body are explored by A.E. vanVogt in Mission to the Stars. In order to conquer a galaxy, a female starship captain, brainwashes the galaxy’s spiritual leader into a love that forces him to reveal his peoples' secrets. The man is mentally superior to the Earthling female, but still his
by
ma-
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Besides the exciting and rich plot, the novel rates high on my list of books that make-you want to leave the light on all night. Fox’s characters are believable, and human tragedy plays an important part in the plot. He also describes accurately the effects of a war on citizens involved.
Even if you aren’t a horror novel fan try Fox’s think you will enjoy it.
Amok,
I
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Tuesday. January
1
5
1979
Spoke, page five
Movies by Fred Martinovic
Maybe
I
am
a sickie but
I
could
beers) made many lines inaudible, I found the film to be oozing with punchy one-liners and zany unties.
Veteran funnyman. Carl Reiner has successfully transferred the ‘wild and crazy guy’s’ unique brand of humor onto the silver screen. “The Jerk” surprisingly holds few Martinisms (which are stale), although
there is a humorous sequence of cat-juggling.
your stomach and intelligence prone to accepting frequent doses of tasteless comedy, “The Jerk” provides an excellent opportunity for you to wear your If
is
white
Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad War! Or so Steven Spielberg would like you and I to believe. The young director has tried to create chaotic humor by showcasing human frailties during a WW II invasion of Hollywood (Harry wood in Japanese) by a Japana
It’s
not stop laughing at Steve Martin’s “The Jerk". Despite the fact six guys in front of me (who had probably just tasted their first
now becoming
Fonda climb
1941
The Jerk
suit.
The Black Hole Jumpin’ Jimminy Cricket! Walt Disney has released an Adult Entertainment Science Fiction flick! “The Black Hole” has a touch of appeal to the over eighteen crowd but is essentially a family picture. Believe-it-or-not, “The Black Special Effects are Hole’s” breathtaking and should give such films as "Alien". “Moonraker”, and “Star Trek” stiff competition in this year’s Oscar race. Despite the fact Ernest Borgnine is competing with Shelly Winters for the Best Thespian in
ese sub. Instead, the hysteria and confusion has directed itself towards Spielberg's direction of his
The latest Robert Redford-Sydney Pollack endeavour contains an added gem Jane Fonda. She recreates her “China Syndrome” role as an ambitious and caring newscaster with a convincing
—
and Dad,
that I made it back at all, and a hot cup of coffee, affectionately as mud. As if that wasn't enough to warm the devoted students hearts, in first period the teachers brought to us greetings
known
New Year
in the form of two tests, a major assignment and a handful of F's from the past se-
mester.
Many
of the college students have decided to move on to university after one semester of college. You See, dear parents, the
teachers advised these unlucky students that they had too much intelligence for college and should I was very concerned about this and decided to talk to the president. I felt much better after he reassured
further their education.
is
one of the
of Rose's qualities are that
the
scenes, Rose, usually in a drunken stupor, goes into a long cry-
any weak points were to be in the movie it would be
The movie has been compared with the life of Janis Joplin but
her
character If
own. She gives life and realism.
ing scene.
found
those scenes with Frederick Forwho plays the part
rest. Forrest,
of
walks out on his hot-mouthed girlfriend once too often to be remembered. At the end of each of those
on
Ontario Street
in
Midler, the singer gone actress who creates the unique, raunchy rock and roller called Rose. Rose is a hard-nosed character. She appears to be afraid of nothing but herself. The Rose tells a story one woman’s need for applause and attention. Unable to survive without it, Rose is abused by her of
Dancing nightly through Saturday.
in
Coming entertainment:
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highschool one of her
clearest memories is waking up on the 40 yard line of the football field after a night taking on the en-
^^475
King
N.,
Waterloo Phone B84-022Q^
Enter off King St.
^^^^or Weber St.
tire team. Midler plays the character with an almost off-the-cuff style, as if
fails
that there was absolutely no possibility of this happening to me. I guess they like me too much to let me go. It's nice to be appreciated!
Dear parents, I have run into a few problems concerning living accommodations. To be more preI was thrown out. You see, I was having a few people over on New Year's Eve and about half way through the evening the heater died. Even though my best friend was intoxicated beyond the
cise,
point of return, he came up with an ingenious idea. And that dear parents, is the reason ’we lit the fire in the living room. Because of everything that has happened to me this week, I have an announcement to make. I have decided to quit school and join the French Foreign Legion. Now dear parents, please don't try to change
mind. I
come
I
have made
my
deci-
that my advanced camel riding would
knew in
in useful.!
Well dear parents, since
I
am
embarking on my new career, I was hoping that you would see your way clear to sending me the small sum of $10,000. This money be used to pay for the hole in the living roorr. floor and to cover my many other expenses. Second will
hand camels are by no means cheap.
Much
love,
your son
Crac k a
along wf
Monday
Jan. 21st-24th Backbeats Jan. 28th-31st Bop Cats
me
course
to perfection.
Kitchener, The Rose is probably the surprise movie of last year's collection. T{je surprise is Bette
to become movie history's next 'perfect couple'.
sion.
Midler sings the blues-rock
music
is obsessed. She is obsessed with men, booze and drugs, but most of all with rock and roll. Currently playing at the Hyland
playroom
my
plus.
by Jim Heer
theater
k
was
Aside from any faults in the story line, the music is a definite
The Rose
Redford and Fonda have long gained a unique admiration from Iheir audiences, and together they truly generate electricity across the silver screen. Director Pollack allows Robert & Jane enough
“The Electric Horseman”
creators of the film say there no intentional association.
Rose's chauffeur-boyfriend,
home
Well once again the New Year has led us into another semester of drudgery and turmoil here at Conestoga. With the coming of the New Year very little has changed. The teachers are full of their usual get up and go, (I always heard that the teachers were full of it) while the students reluctantly attend classes once in a while so as to give a good impression. Actually it feels good to be back. As I crawled into the cafeteria on the first day, I was greeted by the smiling faces *of my faithful classmates, a friendly handshake from one of my teachers, who was surprised
of the
admit "The
many of
freshness only an actress of her stature can withhold.
but later soars to heights greater than the mountains Redford and
Mom
film
The Rose
teenager
flatter than a horse's hoof at first,
Dear
The
promoters, by her friends and even by herself. Even as a
The Electric Horseman
Hole” proves they still haven’t forgotten how to entertain.
Letters
masculinity, I will Electric Horseman” year’s best.
comedy — which sinfully became the most expensive comedy
Disaster Movies Award, the cast (headed by. 'Maximilian Schell) perform their roles adequately and do not become lost in the extravagant effects (needless to say Max is one of my favourite actors). Walt Disney may be headed for a new direction in their film making, but “The Black of seven
the film.
five police vehicles, and Willie Nelson isn't bad either. Despite the fact sighs from teenage girls in the audience at Redford’s sight diminished my
first
ever produced There are so many objects flying across the silver screen at once there is little time to associate with ”1941 V’ countless characters. John Belushi only has time to gurgle down a Coke and belch before Spielberg cuts to another scene of mayhem. The funniest segment involves Slim Pickens as a patriotic American, Toshiro Mifune as a Japanese submarine commander, Christopher Lee as a Nazi along for the ride, and a bottle of prune juice. It is nice, however, to see so many Canadians in Hollywood ....
in
contains an excellent chase between Redford on horseback and
!
week the pub
This at
'LISTEN, JAKE,
AND LISTEN AS YOU
1
WOULD TOYOUR OWN MOTHER! THE BOARD OE DIRECTORS IS MEETING IN ONE HOUR! THEY WANT TO KNOW THE NEWS AND YOU HAVE TO TELL THEM TEQUILA SAUZA IS NUMBER ONE ACROSS THE COUNTRY NUMERO UNO, RIGHT? NOW CLEAN YOUR .
.
.
-
GLASSES AND GET
IN
THERE
Wave goodbye popular music style of the
by Rob Chester
years. " This promotion
late at night, and some cheap detective strolls across my T-V screen, his lips moving in Albanian, while poorly dubbed EngIt is
comes
lish
music
is
out.
The background
an off keyed rendition of
bad jazz. Quality records has captured the
magic
music,
in
(sic) of this
three
new
all
horrendous
latter is produced by (surprise) James White. James White’s New York band was described as “funk obsessed no- wave" by Rolling Stone. It is promoted by Quality as unique, and obscure. Unique indeed, and hopefully destined to remain obs-
The
cure.
Both albums are slow paced mixtures of off-key saxophone, by White, and unconnected riffs and flourishes of various guitars and keyboards. They are like listening to a child practising on the piano, and repeating the same mistake over and over again. The two albums are almost unlistenable, but the first side of ‘Off White' has two redeemable cuts. I
found ‘Stained Sheets' (use your imagination) and ‘(Tropical) Heat Wave', White's funky adaptation of Irving Berlin's classic, rather
humorous.
The Contortions do
IN
MEXICO AND
IN
CANADA
is
last 10
so true
Twelve cuts, averaging three minutes each, dabble in it
hurts.
countless styles.
Any melody is deliberately brointo snatches of different sounds, screams, and even (it's true) a kazoo chorus! I searched in vain for a James White credit somewhere on the cover, but it ken up
seems musical bad
taste
is
not
li-
mited to North America. Unlike James White et al, I suspect the London-based Angletrax has talent, and we should expect more from them. The individual snatches of instrumentation and Wendy Herman’s vocals are good, but not
when locked
into a
mishmash
of
no-wave fuhk.
releases.
The first two are James White and the Blacks ‘Off White' and the Contortions ‘Buy Contortions’.
NUMERO UNO
‘no wave’
a song on the
'Buy' album called ‘Throw me away'. Need I say more? It could be argued that the Blacks are a band in search of a sound (God help us if they've found it). Quality’s third new release 'Angletrax' by the group of the same name, is by a band that has found a sound, any sound, and is wasting their talent on it. Quality promotes it as “an interesting mixture of almost every
More movies
(
Kramer
vs.
by Jim Heer
The movie ends in abrupt silence. Suddenly, from all directions, you begin to notice the muffled sounds of sniffles. As the movie’s theme song begins to play quietly in the background, the white lettered credits roll over the black screen. Suddenly, some joker yells; “You mean the movie’s Over?" The audience laughs, the
tension is broken.
One of the best movies to come out of the 1979 heap, Kramer vs. Kramer, has left another crowded theater with mixed emotions. However good, bad or indifferent those emotions may be, the movie has left the audience with something.
The story is simple, a woman married for eight years begins to question her purpose, who she is. She decides the only way to find out
is to
^
Kramer
leave her husband, Ted,
and their seven-year-old son Billy. At first Ted and Billy are lost without this irreplaceable wife and mother. However, after some minor adjustments, the two begin to accept each other and their new life style.
After surviving these few problems, the two continue to establish a relationship seldom seen be-
tween a father and son. Now, 14 months later, the loving ex-wife returns to reclaim her son. Ted says no, the court battle begins. Dustin Hoffman plays the part of Ted Kramer with honest emotion and appeal. He triumphantly erases a sexist myth that women
make
better parents than men. Hoffman creates a character that entertaining, interesting and likeable, but, most important, Ted Kramer is real and easy for most men to empathize with. The part of Billy, played by Justin Henry, is well in keeping with is
the quality of acting found throughout the movie. Like a small puppy in a pet store window it appeared as if many of the women in the audience were ready to pull Henry off the screen and take him home. Meryl Streep plays Joanne, the female side to the Kramer coin. She plays the part with confusion, disillusionment, and fear, something which many women must feel in a society that molds the perfect wife and mother. Kramer vs. Kramer is probably the best movie to come out of the cloud of hype created by most of last year’s
movies.
It is defini-
worth the $3.50 a^d a trip to the Fairview Cinema.
tely
Tuesday, January IB, 1979
Spoke, page seven
S ports BASKETBALL CONDORS LOSE
NUMBER In a
11
game played Tuesday, January
Sheridan College
in
8 at Toronto, the Basketball
Condors dropped their 11th game
of the 1979/80
season.
Score at half time saw the Sheridan Bruins with a 13 point lead in a 50 to 37 point game. However, the Condors seemed to pick up steam after their half time rest as they brought the score to within 6 pts. with 9 minutes left in the game. Unfortunately, in the dying minutes of the game the Condors were unable to hold on as they lost their 11th game 104 to 80.
High scorers for the 6th place Bruins were Cameron with 29 points and Steve Nero with High scorers for the Condors were Mike Grace and Tom Eva with 25 points a piece. The next game for the Condors will be Wednesday, January 16 at Humber College in
For further information, please contact Sue McLellan in the Athletics & Student Activities
quets for your use during the game. As well directions will be given out upon request.
Office.
ATHLETICS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
TENNIS ANYONE?
INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES
Country Stone Courts, a local indoor tennis and squash club are offering to our students the chance to play tennis or squash during the
MEN’S
school day.
CO-ED
-
Courts will be available to students Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing there are courts available. Cost of court fees will be $4. 00/court. Court bookings are to be made through the Athletics and Student Activities Office, court fees must be paid directly to the club at the time of play. If you are interested you may sign out rac-
-
WOMEN’S
Volleyball Ball Hockey
Broomball
-
Volleyball
-
3
-
on 3 Basketball Basketball
Entry Dates extended until Wednesday, January 16/80. Play Begin Dates will be posted and announced. Sign Up and more information available in the Athletics and Student Activities Office.
A1
20.
Toronto.
WHISTLING DOWN THE SLOPES AGAIN Well, hopefully the rain is over and the snow is here to stay as the downhill ski enthusiasts are preparing to hit the; slopes once again. To assist you in your desire to show off your skiing prowess the Athletics & Student Activities Office have purchased downhill ski vouchers for use at Chicopee Ski Club. Vouchers will be available from the office at the discount cost of $5.50. The regular price for the daily lift ticket from Chicopee is presently $7.50.
number
of vouchers we insist that they be used by Conestoga College students. Valid I.D. cards must be presented at Chicopee along with the College voucher. There will be no refunds for vouchers not used during the season.
There are
a limited available and therefore
Russian hockey mystique fades by Rob Preidt “The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!” This haunting cry used to send Canadian hockey fans slinking to the closet in search of a paper bag, whimpering like a whipped dog. But no longer need this be true. Following the recently completed series against the Central Red Army team, Canadians can once again speak proudly about our teams and players. True the Soviets won the five
game series three games to two, but we must take into consideration the teams that the Russians played against.
The series
first
two games of the
Islanders
3-2.
The Red Army's
first loss
came
against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Montreal Canadiens. Les Canadiens, though floundering in league play, brought about the first New Years smile for many people as they defeated the Soviets 4-2.
The next encounter brought about a
tie in
the series as Buffalo
embarrassed the Red Army
6-1.
final game of the series featured the Quebec Nordiques. refugees from the WHA. Though skeptics were predicting a thrash-
The
ing at the hands of the Russian squad, the Nordiques made the Russians appreciate a good anti-
were played against the two teams, the Rangers and
perspirant, losing a close 6-4 deci-
ninth and
In all these games, the Soviet champions, in their league for the last four years, played only one
New York
the Islanders,
twelfth
place respectively. The Russians defeated the Rangers 5-2 and the
sion.
serious league contender, in the form of the Buffalo Sabres who
completely mauled them. The remainder, including the once indomitable Habs, stand no higher than seventh in the NHL standings.
Had the Soviets encountered the high-flying Flyers or the Boston Bruins, who command third place, they would most surely have chalked up more losses. The mystique surrounding the Russian hockey player, including the once unbeatable Vladislav Tretiak, has faded. They are simply good hockey players, finely trained and conditioned, who have
shown us what we were lacking in our game. And now with effort, we have made up what was lacking and can face the Russian teams head-on with confidence in our ability to defeat them.
AVAILABLE ATThe
top of the cafeteria stairs where you pick up Spoke. This brochure tells you all you
need to know to vote in the
Federal General Election.
YOUR c0P TOO AX'-
ELECTIONS
CANADA
Elections Canada is Parliament’s non partisan Agency responsible for holding Federal Elections, under the direction of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
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Published by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
Spoke, page eight Tuesday, January 15
,
1979
Falcons whitewash Condors Conestoga Center WHO MAY USE CENTRE:
Gary Kowaluk was the hero of the game for Fanshawe as he scored the winning goal with only 5 seconds left after a chippy, hard fought battle between the
Conestoga Condors and the Falcons last Wednesday night at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. In the first period it looked like the Condors were going to run away with the game when they scored four consecutive goals in the first ten minutes. Bob Harrison started things off on a power play when he deflected a slap shot past Fanshawe's goalie for the Condor's first marker less than three minutes into the game. Four minutes later Greg Giffen beat Fanshawe's goalie on the stick side to give the Condors a two goal lead. Two quick goals, only 21 seconds apart, by Jackson, increased the lead to four. Finally, at the 18:13 mark. Miles Chambers put Fanshawe on the scoreboard while the Condors were two men short.
The Condors were lucky to come out of the penalty filled period with a three goal lead as Fanshawe came close.
All students of Conestoga College that are issued a valid student I.D. card are the only Students permitted to use the building 6 PARKING:
The first half of the second period was all Fanshawe. Jim Scott and Rick Tryon scored 15 seconds apart and then Kim Mitchell tied the score. Fanshawe took
Students coming to the Centre are to park in klng l0t E adjacent t0 the buil ding.
the lead four minutes later on a goal by
Gord Sharpe.
ENTRY
Giffen tied the score for the Condors and Harrison scored his second goal to give the Condors the lead again.
Students planning on using the building can only enter thru the main doors facing Homer Watson. Students planning on participating in an activity in the building must give their I D card to the Control Desk Clerk in order to be buzzed into either the gym or the rink. Spectators are asked to proceed directly upstairs to the spectator level. There are to be no spectators on the participants level of the
In the third period,
Condor
goalie, S.
Harrison was replaced by Mudie after having a very shaky second period. At the seven minute mark, the Falcons, again, tied the score on an innocent looking shot that eluded Harrison. The Condor's goalie redeemed himself minutes later robbing Rick Landon on a clear cut breakaway. Dan Randall put the Condors ahead once more when he lifted his own rebound over the sprawling Falcon goalie. Miles Chambers tied the score for the Falcons when a Condor player deflected the puck into his own net. With only five seconds left, Kowaluk beat Harrison after a goalmouth scramble to give the Falcons
building.
LOCKS/LOCKERS: Students wishing to use a locker in the main
change room must obtain a combination lock from the Central Control area at the time they hand in their student I.D. card. Each lock will have a metal tag affixed to it with the combination to the lock stamped on the tag. When students are in the gym the metal tag can be tIe â&#x20AC;&#x153; their shoes. When students are finished with the locker, the combination and lock must be returned together to the Control desk. Locks left on the lockers will be removed at the end of the day, and a $2.00 replacement fee will be charged to the student to cover the cost
the win.
of the lock.
Party tonight? or any night?
are to be
with
all
contents of the locker
DRESSING ROOM KEYS: Teams coming to the Centre who need a team room may sign out a dressing room key with the Control Desk Clerk. The first person from the team arriving at the Control Desk
We will
must leave a $5.00 deposit for the dressing room key, which can be collected after games
cater for social functions
up We
to
are complete.
200 people.
EQUIPMENT:
cater to banquets, stags,
showers, class parties,
.
etc.
Second City Katering 576-4482 or 653-7800
Call: at
NO PERSONAL LOCKS
used in the change room. Any personal locks puc on College lockers will be removed along
Sponsored by Food & Beverage Management students.
Students wishing to borrow equipment from the Centre must receive a daily equipment voucher when handing in their I.D. to the Central Control. The equipment voucher will then be handed into the equipment control area where he/she will receive their equipment. In the event of damage or loss of any of the equip-
ment
the user is responsible for the costs of
repair or replacement as assessed by the equipment room staff person. (Under no circumstances is the borrower permitted to repair or authorize repair to the equipment. All adjustment or repair will be effected by College personnel.
FOOTWEAR: Only white or beige soled running shoes be permitted on the gym or track floor.
will
Calendar Conestoga Tues. Jan. IS
Wed. Jan.
D.S.A. Board of Directors meet-
Varsity Hockey Conestoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ga at Humber 8:00 p.m.
ing 4:30
p.m Room 2A57
16
Thurs. Jan. 17
Fri.'Jan. 18
Mon. Jan. 21 Varsity Basketball 5:30 p.m. Mohawk at Conestoga
Varsity Basketball Conestoga at
Humber Sat. Jan. 19
Varsity Volleyball Round Robin
Tournament
Tues. Jan. 22
Wed. Jan. 23
D.S.A. Board of Directors meeting 4:30 p.m.
Room
2A57
Thurs. Jan. 24
The Petts
at the
Mohawk
Fri. Jan. 25
Varsity Hockey Seneca at Con-
estoga
at
Pub
Men's Varsity Exhibition Baske tball Canadore at Conestoga 7:00 p.m.
Mon. Jan.
28
Winter Carnival Begins
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