SPOOK
TUESDAY, OCTOBER
VOLUME
21, 1980
Happy Hallowe’en!
ISSUE
14
4
Requests evoked study
Poly-tech courses are reviewed by Ministry Recent requests for an expansion of polytechnic education in Ontario led the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities to undertake a review of post-secondary programs currently available in Ontario. Specifically, the match between education and the social, economic and technological needs of Ontario viewed.
was
re-
The paper was produced
for disdoes not
cussion purposes only; it represent Government policy.. The term "polytechnic" is applied to many different kinds of institutions in different parts of the
world. In the Ministry paper, the term refers to a broad coverage of fields of study which combine theory and applications. The English polytechnics combine many of the characteristics of Ontario's colleges and universities. However, as they do not offer the trades and skill training that Ontario CAATs offer, they do not deal with the very occupations in which many of Ontario's skilled manpower shortages occur.
Comparative data presented
in
the areas covered by the polytechnics of England and Wales. It thus appears that Ontario's post-secondary system is generally "poly-
technic" ming.
in
breadth of program-
Three specific program areas are studied because of their current importance to industrial needs; engineering and engineering technology, business and relat-
ed studies, and computer-related studies.
engineering,
In
Ontario's progenerally broad,
the paper indicate with few excepOntario institutions offer
gram coverage
degree and diploma programs
when compared with
tions.
in
is
and does not appear to have gaps the British
mt shortages are in trades and skilled worker categories. Of the professional and semi-professional occupations for which university, Ryerson and CAAT postsecondary programs prepare people, only engineering, accounting and business - and computer-related fields are experiencing shor-
system. It could, however, be argued that closer coordination/consuitation in program planning be-
tween
the
colleges,
and Ryerson
is
universities
desirable, given
the considerable overlap between the engineering and engineering
technology fields. Similarly, data are presented to that in business and related studies, Ontario's post-secondary systems, between them, provide as much breadth of coverage as do
show
tages. All three types of instihi-
tion in Ontario offer these prosuggesting that the
grams.
potential for meeting needs now exists. If there is a problem, it
polytechnics in England and Wales. There is considerable overlap between colleges, universities and Ryerson, raising the question
may
be a function of capacity limitations rather than programming gaps.
of possible duplication.
The
grams
In Ontario, paraprofessional programs leading to certification tend to be found in CAATs, and professional programs leading to licensure, in universities. The con-
computer studies indisciplines functionlevels. While proin Ontario are rigidly stra-
field of
volves ing at
many
many
into “college” and "university" levels with a small intermediate level at Ryerson, industrial needs suggest a continuum of skills is required, again raising the question of a need for improved coordination. In general, the breadth of programs in this area is "polytechnic." tified
siderable substitution in function
and tasks between paraprofessionals and professionals again argues for more coordination in program planning between colleges and universities.
An increase in research and development in Ontario would likely place a greater burden on the uni-, versities rather than on Ryerson or the CAATs, since the universities' mission embraces research and graduate education, and since most industrial research is carried out by people with higher de-
of manpower shortage were identified using Statistics Canada labour force and graduate employment surveys. Canada Employment and Immigraticxi Com-
Areas
mission data, an Ontario Manpower Commission survey, and the
Economic Council of Canada's Human Resources survey.
grees. Broadening the mandates of the CAATs and Ryerson to include research should not be contemplated without a careful study of staffing and resource implications. and only if there is "a clear
1980
Data from
sources suggested there was no general shortage of post-secondary graduates vis a vis current requirements, but identified some specific areas of overall
indication of a deHnite and massive increase" in research and development activity in Canada.
supply and shortage from both CAATs and universities. Most cur-
New campus
us Queensmount Arena
Photo by Brenda Hoerle
DSA
i
to study tuition -related fees
On December ister of Colleges
student's program is based), except where public transit is avai-
handed down
lable.
31. 1979, the
Min-
and Universities the 1980-81 tuition
fees for post-secondary education. College fees increased $55 to $400. This fee as noted in Phillip Adams' (Assistant Deputy Minister) memorandum to college pre-
sidents dated January 29, 1980, "will include all tuition-related incidental fees.”
The Ministry also specified what tuition-related fees would not be paid by the students. These are; lab and shop costs, equipment. instruments and con-
sumable supplies, costs of mandatory field trips, costs of mandatory travel (excluding travel from the home to the campus where the
However, the Minister has added one important qualification to
the above policy.
It
says.
‘Charges for the following do not constitute tuition-related fees, and thus must be borne by the student in addition to the standard tuition fee: costs of learning materials, equipment, and clothing retained by the student, any penalty charges such as charges for late registration or late payment of fees, the cost of appeals, additional examinations and transcripts, costs or fees charged for co-op program work semesters, parking charges, convocation costs, and the cost of
student activities/athletics." Note that the Ministry considers
learning materials, equipment and clo&ing a tuition-related fee if the student does not keep any materials, product or any of a
only
student's learning aids. If
you feel that you are bearing
any costs that may be covered under the new fee increase, or if you feel adjustments have been made in your course to move items out of coverage by reclassification.
with
all
come
to the
DSA
office
available details and
costs.
Information and costs from this year and last year will be used by the DSA to analyse the current situation within the college.
college students shriek
ITHACA.
Thursday night. About 600 Conestoga students did the polka, danced on tables and ended up with severe hangovers last Friday morning, as a result of the German celebration. last
fad
NEW YORK
(UPI)
The Primal Scream Club started several weeks ago when one
dorm
resident started to yell to
He found
let
so enjoyable he and his friends put up posters in the dormitories inviting fellow residents to scream out their frustrations every night. The students scream as loud as they can for about five minutes until another whistle blast signals a halt. Then the students shut their windows and go back to whatever they had been doing. "It's just five minutes, but it's very, very loud." said senior Jon Landsman 21. of North Valley Stram, N.Y. Some students curse or yell off his tensions.
it
about classes they dislike ana water balloons have occasionally
-
Cornell University students may have invented the first college fad of the 'Ms - shrieking. At Cornell University, the dormitory windows fly open at a' whistle blast every night at II p.m. After a countdown the students let it all hang out. verbally.
V
been tossed into the act. but mostly it's just plain screaming. The racket was particularly loud one recent night after many students took their first biology
exam.
GUESS WHATREADERS? News JEjcdiange
-WHAT’S INSIDEspoke's
Conestoga Computers.... page 3
Stardust Memories... page 6
The Bomb
Alien. ...Page 7
Album
hits pub... .Page
reviews.. .page 5
4
Condors exhibition game... page 8
first editorial
cartoon of
the season, which ran in the September 9 issue, was used on the
front page of CUP's News Exchange. In other words, member papers can use it in their own publications. Congrats to Patty and Colin, our local artists.
PAGE 2— SPOKE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER
Spoke
Spoke is published by the Ooon Student Association of Conestoga College. It is a member of Canadian University Press. Content reflects the views of the editor and staff only,
Editor: Brenda Hoerle
who
take full responsibility for it For national advertising. Spoke
Assistant Editor JiU FiUpatrick
Production Staff all
is
a
member
ream.
Cartoonist Rick Klaver
Thanks to
21, 1980.
Patty Groff I>on
For local advertising
Breen
call
653-7612.
of Youthst-
Spoke shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in beyond the amount paid for the space containing the error, and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement, beyond the amount paid for the advertisement. Letters and comment are welcome. Address all correspondence to Editor. Spoke, Conestoga Collage. 299 Doon Valley Drive. Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4M4. advertising,
contributors!
DSA
speaks...
be a special meeting of the Board on Wednesday, Oct. 22 re: grade 13 exemptions. Students with grievances are asked to attend. Questions will be answered. David Gross, Director of Student. Staff and Community Services will be there.
There
will
Applications for funding from College clubs should be submitted by Friday. October 24. They will
undergo consideration by the Board on October 29.
WANTED; people to assist in Student Activities through the Doon Student Association. Future activities that need organization now are winter carnival, canoe race, and activities in conjunction with varsity sports. Experience is not necessary and help in any or all activities is needed. Remember, you have paid an activity fee and the DSA cannot supply services without your help. If you are interested in helping out, come (o the DSA office by the main lounge and leave your name or ask for Dan Squires.
Hopeful pub night attender dislikes PUNK ROCK junk Dear Spoke: In the latest issue of Spoke you stated that the attendance of pub night has declined. You
thought that this was caused by us students being bored by the cafeteria - that‘s far from the reason. If you omitted the fadish “PUNK ROCK” junk and brought back some old time rock and roll you’d be going places. Why do you think Helix was great? Because “Hey Hey, My, My, - Rock and Roll
can never die.”
gg A
s^sS^
hopeful
Pub Night attender
Business students show appreciation for teacher Dear Editor: It seems that the highly-structured College heirarchy, in all its wisdom and absurdities, has relegated Clara Marrett to the academic beyond. Now I realize that it is difficult for most students to get excited about a Business Com-
1
munications or Grammar teacher. I mean who can get off on past participles and conjunctive
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adverbs. It is nice to know however, that when you go to class, you are going to see someone who is personable and as interesting as the situation will
>v«.
allow.
seems that Clara will no longer be this pernow that she is departed and gone to her alderwoman’s seat in the garbage pilot project caIt
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Canada. Guelph. Well Clara, now that you have sprouted your little Conestoga heavenly wings, perhaps you can look kindly upon us in 1A05, secure in the knowledge that we are in good hands. We both know that’s true of course, because when you introduced Lynne Woolstencroft to our class, she told us that she was the best. It’s comforting to know that our classes will no longer be taught, but rather chaired by the head of the Board of Education. Now, we all tremble at the thought of floods of red ink which we expect to cascade upon the papers containing our gramatically incorrect,
pital of
non-parallel essays. More seriously Clara, good luck to you in your new position whatever it is, and would you please keep your hand on the handle of those pearly gates leading to Communications Utopia. It’s just in case one of us should mistakenly be granted permission to enter. I have a feeling we’re going to need all the help that
we can
get.
Dad Year One Business Communications
Machine shop addition
SPOKE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER
21 ,
1980.-PAGE
3
Program uses computor tochnoloav By Ric Ament Ameot .
The phone buzzes and a massive hand scoops the receiver from its cradle. Tony Martinek unfolds part of his body from his tiny chair and looms over the cluttered desk. A secretary has another meeting for him to attend. What time would suit him best? A moment of juggling, then the receiver is laid gently down. He leans back into his chair and continues to talk as if
nothing had happened.
Tony Martinek
is
an agent of the
He is the man who will bring Doon campus one step future.
further into the computer age.
Martinek
is
Chairman
of Tech-
nology for Programs-Technology at Waterloo. Cambridge and Doon
campuses. He tor in the
grams
is
a prime motiva-
development of pronew machine shop
for the
Doon campus. Two years ago Martinek was asked to develop training programs for occupation and trades at the
in the manufacturing industry at Conestoga College. Martinek conducted a survey of 130 local industries to determine the need for skilled people. He produced some
staggering figures.
For instance,
frontier of training in the trades
and manufacturing industry. These programs create an unlimited horizon for the machine
A
shop student,
student
may
ex-
pand his knowledge of machining to an extent never before thought possible.
The program package begins with a traditional machining course known as the tool setter/opera-
to
vacancies in local industry and complete job orders immediately on hand. A forecast for the following three years pre(^cted the need fill
for 1200 to 1300 machinists.
Supported with enthusiasm from local' industry, Conestoga received funds from the provincial government, not only to modernize the three shops at Waterloo. Stratford and Guelph campuses, but also to build and equip a new
Cozy,
available
quiet
room
immediately. with study
comer, two minutes from the College on bus route. Asking $35 for a five-day week. $50 for a seven-day week. Call 893-4106 or 893-2502.
Male roommate
to share apartstudent. cheap. Will discuss other details in person, Call 742-3730.
ment with other male Rent
is
The other half of the shop is empty, a void to be filled with the tools of the future. Already, computer-controlled machines are replacing conventional devices like
the engine lathe or milling machine.
Computer controlled machines perform all the duties that a machinist would regularly perform. The machinist of the future will have to know how to punch keys rather then
how
to
drill
a hole
and when to apply coolant. The program package includes courses that will teach students to operate this computerized equipment. According to Martinek there are two types of computerized tools: the numerical control (NC) machines. and the computerized numerical control (CNC) machines.
waiting.
My
fig leaf is getting
To Rickykins: Now that you are a big business man, you have no time for me! I miss ya! A Tuckshop dancer
To P.L. (Mech. Tech.
I):
After eight weeks, you are here,
why?
Will
we have
still
to start
another pool? Please reply next issue,
LOST-
the
To the person in wrongful possession of my brown leather jacket. please have the presence of
mind
to lose that "finder’s keepers” mentality and RETURN IT! P. Saucier
PERSONALTo the chick who wears fluorescent-coloured clothes... when does your battery rim out! Steve Price...
we
The Boys In Renegade Express
To the driver of the Renegade Express: You’re the only person we know who cannot stay out of the ditches after one beer!
The Boys To my pal from Elliot Lake: Spending Saturday with you brought back warm memories of days gone by. Thanks for still caring. See you soon? Signed.
love your red
Always
pants!
To the gorgeous guy (with the eyes) in Tool and Die: I want you and forever!
Dear Doug
in
there...
Crim:
How come I never see you around anymore? Are you hanging out at Eat 'N Putt?
To
my
knight in shining boots:
armour
To the sweet
who wears cowboy
little
boy who
I'm hoping you can come to my caught my eye! Don’t be shy! Did you know. I’ve been watch"emotional rescue.” Your wavy brown hair, extremely perfect ing you for weeks on end? Wherever you are; on the moustache, grey sweatshirt and WATER or in the AIR; just call, tight blue jeans make you a perfect 12 in my book. P.S. If I told you that you had a beautiful body, would you hold it
against
me? Please respond
in
next issue of Spoke.
ru be there. I’m hoping you’ll respond in the next issue of Spoke. They say opposites attract (dark and blond hair).
Lost
in
Love.
a reel to reel tape-recorder). The
machine decodes the information on the tape and translates it into motions, such as the cutting or drilling of a metal work piece. The CNC machines go one step further. Although operated by punched tape as well, these tools are equipp^ with their own minicomputer which allows a person to edit the program right on the machine.
people are needed to operate these devices. The first person is an operator who is capable of activating both NC and CNC machines. The second person is one who can generate programs, that is. one who can look at the part to be made and design a set of instruc-
arrangement? Room, board and worn out." laundry
onpratA operate
half the shop.
To the true Eve of my life. "Where are you? I am tired of
Dissatisfied with your housing
Nr marhino NC INL machines
An operator can enter entirely different information into the machine without altering the tape. The mini-computer can also store programs for future use. Martinek says that two types of
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through a set of programmed instructions that are delivered to the control system through a punched tape (on reels, similar to
program. This is the only program currently under way in the shop. It includes three special ties: e'ngine lathe, milling machine and horizontal boring machine. This equipment takes up tor
will
in the fall of 1978,
were required
800 machinists
machine shop. shop The cost of erecting the building was approximately $500,000. Martinek has designed a program package for the new shop that will bring Conestoga to the
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tions for the
punched tape. Martinek's march into the
fu-
-
»ii>-a 1 ture does not end here, however.
He has devised
a
program
that would be a first in Canada’s education system, should it be implemented. It is a course known as
Cad/Cam (computer
aided design/computer aided manufacturing). In this
program design
func-
and manufacturing functions are totally supported by comtions
puter.
"There is a great demand for these people already." says Martinek.
But there is one problem facing the implementation of these courses that utilize computerized machines. The college does not have the money to usher in the computer age. Computerized tools are costly, about $150,000 for one machine and Martinek would like five or six. Evidently government support is needed. However, funds have not yet been made available. It seems urgent that these courses begin as soon as possible. Not only is this new technology here and being applied in industry today, but it will undergo rapid development in the next 10 to 20 years, says Martinek.
‘There
is
a need
to train
people
capable of handling this type of technology, rather than to remain in the area of conventional machining," he says.
The lack of skilled tradesmen in Canada is a major reason behind the construction of the
new shop
and the creation of these programs. It is a paradox that the education system, which must produce skilled people, is in part responsible for the shortage of tradesmen. "The educational system has to be ahead of changes. It must anticipate changes in the future and generate training programs capable of putting on the marKSst at the appropiate time, people with the appropriate qualifications, Our shortage of skilled people is due to the fact that our educational system did not anticipate the new trends," Martinek says. But the problem extends deeper than this. The trades do not have the same social status as an academic career. "There is a stigma attached to somebody who goes
out and works with his or her hands, it’s looked down on,” he savs.
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21. 1980.
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'nianking you again for the wonwe had at the drive-in.
Smacks, Blondie
derful time
I'm sure the movie we missed wasn’t very good anyway. P.S. I left a sock under the front Do you think you could mail
seat. it
to
me? Snooky
To
all
the guys in the school...
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Album Reviews
SPOKE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER
Listen to this. By Murray O’Callagban The Human League The Human League are another new band from overseas. From Sheffield come a trio of syth players who sing. An inventive rhythmic sense marks the music. lyrics are far from ordinary. The poetry reflects an everchanging world, back at itself,
The
sounding very science-fiction, synthetic and futuristic. The future visions of Ian Craig Marsh. Philip Oakey and Martyn Ware are unique. The Human League also includes Philip Adrian Wright. Mr. Wright is listed as slides and fiims on the album jacket. The Human League are presenting live visions to match their music. The import version of this album featured yellow as a predominant color. The North American version of this album features a brilliant blue. Even I know that
yellow is better than blue. The cover make-over doesn't make for a better album. The additions to the album detracted from the entire sound presented on the import album. I like the Import version of this album
.
.
changed much from the first Police album. If you get a chance to
teresting keyboard licks, which color the sound effectively. The
see the Police live, take
production seems to imitate Phil Speclor at some moments during ‘When all the boys are English." “I don't want to be straight again, a Jet Boy has to play the game, who opened up my eyes. I’m closer than I'll ever ber Can anyone survive in the eighties if the future is going to leave us with English boys? “Pay the Radio" is a statement about radio programmers. I guess some people blame the program-
it.
This
band are probably really exciting to see in concert. The record grows on you. What does Zenyatta Mondatta
mean
really?.
Elton Motello
**op Art
The Jet Boy, Jet Girl becomes a 20th Century Fox. Elton Motello's current release on Attic Records
Pop Art. Pop Art is a well-produced effort. The cover shows Elton as a Twentieth Century fox on the run. Elton enjoys the sound of his bass guitar. “Falling like a Domino" is a very exciting song. It features the sizzling sax of is entitled
Nightingale. This song moves quickly and can remind the listener of bands like Ultravox or Devo. Side Two promises to be very interesting. Pocket Calculator is a fast paced tune which features in-
mers
for their failure to
become
popular with the masses. Lyrics that may offend people will not be added to playlists at radio stations.
Who needs the hassles that with trying to change the popular taste? Who cares if it is good
come
for you?
The album is a lively one. It has sound that reflects a very 1980 lifestyle. A gay offering that can be found offensive by even people like me. a unified
alot.
The
title
of
one tune was
changed. “Being Boiled" has been changed to the Voice of Buddha. The powers that be have decided to protect us.
“WXJL
tonight"
is
the outstanding track on this album. Other outstanding tracks include “Crow and a Baby”, "The Touchables", and “Life Kills". Travelogue is an interesting trip, whatever version you happen to buy.
Zeoyatta Mondatta
•
The Police
The cover on the latest recorded offering from the Police could well be the best thing about Zenyatta Mondatta. The outer cover or album jacket features a swell picture of all the boys looking overjoyed at the prospect of being on the cover.
Two
of the three
members of
die
group couldn't even find it inside themselves to face the camera. Art makes people do strange things.
The back of the outer jacket is very sharp. You learn the names of the boys and other things like where they did the recording. The inner liner features more fabulous pictures of the boys. The inner liner is good for about an interesting half hour of stargazing. Now about the music on Zenyatta Mondatta. Sting turned down the role as the villain in the next Bond film, so they could lour the world. Sting is credited with writing eight songs on the album. Sting sings. I really like the instrumentals
on the album. The album features a reggae sound. The production is very sliq^i. The vocals haven't
IhehikI sActtM starve feraffeat/ea. Bui last year, 10.000.000 children did. So this Hallowe’en we be asking for elienllon. ll
And
plenty of
il.
Because
that's
UNICEF
Trick Of Trealers
when
knock at your ddor and ask you to help fight world will
hunger.
Please give generously.
The more
attention
you
pay. the less hungry theyll be
tvw
MiLJi
Rght World Hunger From your Doorstep
UNICEF This Hallowe’en
Individual tastes demand individual satisfaction. For some people the appreciation of fine imported cigarette tobacco is a personal pleasure. A subtle combination of 17 prime tobaccos makes Drum a connoisseur's tobacco. It's specially created for people \who roll their own— people who take their pleasure seriously. Of course it's not to everyone’s taste. But then maybe you’re not everyone.
DRUM tobaccoan
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21,
1980.-PAGE
5
PAGE 6— SPOKE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER Woody Allen’s latest
21, 1980.
Stardust Memories
is
an autobiographical
film
By Victor Staoton
perhaps future relationships
Woody Allen's newest movie. Stardust Memories, prompts almost as many questions as it does
women.
and white, and uses decades-old music to establish a nostalgic link
laughs. Is Allen really snapping at the hands that have so enthusiastically applauded most of his previous
with the past. In the composition of specific scenes, the overall structure of the picture and specifically the parade of caricature-like background characters, there is a strong resemblance to some of the
pictures? Is he exposing his innermost self on screen, or is he simply spoofing
a Fellini film? Is he being his most self-indulgent as a film-maker? Is he repeating himself, or is he mocking himself?
films of Federico Fellini. One is remmaeo perhaps most strongly of 8 '/2 . Fellini's 1963 introspective
examination of a film-maker's
Is the entire movie just one big put-on? Only Allen himself could answer these questions, and he probably won t. It may be that Stardust Memories is a self-destructing work of defiance, a taunting disclaimer against any attempt to analyze his
tistic
ceship sequence that could be taken as a parody of the finale in 8 '^..
The key women in Stardust Memories. portrayed by Charlotte Rampling. Marie-Christine Barrault and Jessica Harper, are never as interesting as those in Annie Hall or Manhattan, mainly
Ostensibly set against the back-
ground of a seminar honoring film-maker Sandy Bates (Allens this
solo-written script lacks the depth and sensitivity of the previous screenplays he wrote in collaboration with Marshall Brickman. There are a couple of familiar faces from previous Allen pictures: Louise Lasser (Alien's exwife), in a cameo role as an apparent studio or personal secretary. and Tony Roberts, appearing in a few seminar scenes basically as himself. And. as an in-joke, Andy Albeck, the head of United Artists which distributes Allen's films, appears as a studio execu-
is
straight out of Allen's biography
(On Being Funny by Eric Lax) and many of the incidents and character exchanges that take place throughout the movie smack of the autobiographical, albeit frequently exaggerated in a garish fashion for humorous effect. Certainly the progress of Bates' career, from starring in wacky,
widely popular screen comedies to making movies which purportedly
attempt to say something
significant about life and art,*is an obvious parallel to Allen's own.
Throughout Stardust Memories, there is frequently a feeling of deja vu in both the content and style of presentation of certain scenes.
As in Annie Hall, there are the memories of childhood. As in Manhattan there are the problematic past, present and
surrealistic
would seem, because Allen's
it
time
round). Stardust Memories ranges through Bates' past and present career and romances with a sometimes disconcerting lack of clarity. But ultimately the whole picture turns into one big question mark when it is revealed that all the characters we have seen ^parently are actors watching their
own movie. The seminar background
ar-
and romantic dilemmas.
Allen even employs a fanciful spa-
pictures.
mirror-image persona
yvith
Like the latter picture too. Stardust Memories is filmed in black
tive
who
is
critical of Bates’ latest
picture.
,
Stardust Memories does have its ‘rulv funpv moments which are characteristic of Allen s off-beat
and irreverent sense ot humor. My favorite is a sequence in which the foreground dialogue is totally overshadowed by a chorus line of nuns seen far in the background doing a high-stepping routine that is presumably part of a scene in a Bates movie. But underlying these funny moments, one has the uneasy feeling that the audience is being made as much a victim of Allen's humor as a recipient.
Summer jobs are crucial TORONTO (CUP) government must
-
The federal
institute
year
community run job creaprograms that allow more
round, tion
meaningful
summer
jobs, says the
Ontario Federation of Students (OFS).
A report entitled Students and Employment was released September 27 at an OFS conference. Jay Drydyck, OFS researcher, said student unemployment in Ontario was 18.6 per cent last summer. a record high for the province.
OFS members passed a motion endorsing a long range industrial strategy, recognizing that the government's policy of indirect job creation was not sufficient. The indirect methods used by the government include personal and corporate tax cuts, according to OFS. Drydyck says these methods of job creation do not work because consumers may save the money instead of putting it back into the economy or spend it on imported goods thus creating no new jobs in Canada. According to the Ontario ministry of education report. Is the Die Cast?, “summer earnings are crucial to many as their main source of financing education; this is
especially true for university
students.''
SPOKE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER
comes
Alien By Rob Preidt not
It’s
my
idea of perfection.
the interstellar tug Nostromo. calls the alien, “the perfect organism," due to its efficiency at killing and because its mind is not clouded by delusions of morality or'conscience.
The movie Alien, however (currently playing at the Cineplex in Kitchener), does
come
close to
tions say.
The personalities of the characters seem real also, unlike the Luke Skywalkers and Han Solos of other science fictioq movies. There’s Captain Dallas, master of ced
indecision,
who
is for-
to take
on the stereotype commander image when his crew is threatened, Ripley, who is forced to make a decision between what’s morally right and what die regula-
perfection. It is the definitive in horror science fiction movies made so far. It’s a delightful ex-
cursion horror.
into
shocking,
on a desolate planet to search for the source of the signal. An exploration party of three disembarks from the ship and comes across a derelict ship of alien ori-
the ship
make
The two engineers,
Parker and Brett, try as
to
squeeze
much money
out of the deal as they can. They’re fragile. They ,eat, breathe, quarrel and, when the alien comes on board, die.
Admittedly, there are times when the plot is predictable, such as when the alien is about to show his face, or rather, his obscenely
armed jaws. But
these scenes are
handled carefully enough to keep
your stomach twisted into tight knots of sweaty anticipation. When the alien finally strikes, a collective scream of relief erupts from the audience. Other bits of the plot are hinted at through the movie but only come to light at its conclusion.
For example, there is another non-human entity onboard the Nostromo besides the alien, This figure happens to like the alien
and
way inside and see some shocking their
sights.
While the exploration team
is
gone. Warrant Officer Ripley, admirably portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, decodes the transmission and decides that it is not a distress signal, but rather, a warning to keep clear of the planet. Too late. The landing party returns with an alien visitor affixed to the face of one of the members. The alien and its victim are taken to the ship's infirmary where the alien eventually dies, but not before leaving a little reminder of its
tries to help
stay.
This little reminder gets larger and more vicious, as well as hun-
graduates like George are too . valuable to waste. These are the people, young and enthusiastic, who should helping us to shape tomorrow. These are minds, fresh and innovative, that could be involved in research and development and in its application to urgent, energy
and
environmental problems and to the task of making Canadian industry more
and competitive.
H.R. Giger. The creature plays
way into your heart. You can't help but admire some degree. After all, it is fect.
put qualified people to work in the disciplines they’re trained
The Canadian government is ready to help by contributing up to $1,2M a month {for a maximum of 12 months)’ towards the salaries of to follow.
university, community college and technical school graduates with the qualifications to tackle those projects;
graduates who haven’t, until now, been able to find employment in their disciplines.
We can’t afford to wait.
Talk to Employment & Immigration Canada about our New Technology Employment Program. and community organizations can help by You know what’s on our minds. Tell developing projects that will contribute us what’s on yours. to Canada’s future and at the same time
Private sector companies, individuals, associations, research institutes
grier. It steadily disposes of the
crew members as they
—pose ofspoee-
try to dis-
it.
provides an ideal backdrop for the struggle. The long, wide, linen-white passages of Star Wars are replaced by narrow, cluttered corridors with plenty of sharp corners and numerous bulkheads. It's a haunted house in space. The claustrophobic feeling is highlighted by the murky lighting and deep shadows which provide an abundance of hiding places for a lurking ttjg
alien.
The special effects are
first
rate, as the derelict space ship its contents demonstrate. An air of authenticity was created by the care taken to show the technical side of life on the space tug. Little touches such as garbled voices, heavy with static, and fluc-
and
tuating pictures on viewing screens add a touch of technical reality to the movie. The actors seem believable as engineers, navigators or whatever position their character holds. This is achieved through proper construe-
Read the next issue of Spoke
on Nov. 4
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its role with true feeling and fervor. screeching and devouring its
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Science and technology
it
ing by the Swiss surrealistic artist
GEORGE HAS A DEGREE IN MARINE
efficient
7
The alien, a composite of biological and technological xomponents, was taken from a paint-
futuristic
The movie opens with the Nostromo receiving a distress si^al of unknown origin. In conjunction with space law (which requires them to lend assistance) they land
gin. ‘They
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close to perfection
tion of their surroundings.
However. Science Officer Ash. of
21,
Employment and Immigration Canada
Emploi
lloyd Axworthy Minister
Lloyd Axwofthy Mimslre
et
immigration
Canada
it
to
per-
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21, 1980.
Condors lose By Jim Armstrong Wilfrid Laurier Hawks, sparked by a five-goal performance by Dan Speck, scored an easy victory over
the game for fighting early in the period.
net.
Condors changed goaltenders at the end of the first period but it
the third including Speck's fifth to round off the scoring.
seem to help as the Hawks scored three more goals by Speck.
the Conestoga Condors hockey team in an exhibition game on
didn't
Wednesday.
Cameron, and Mark James. Kevin Berswick replied for the Condors midway through the second period when he stole the puck from the Laurier goaltender and then slid the puck into the open Bill
The Hawks owned the second half of the first period scoring five unanswered goals in a span of less
than five minutes. That was all they needed as they went on to defeat the Condors 12-2. The game started out slow and the checking was tight as neither team seemed to want to give an inch. Condors kept the play at the other end with some good fore-
to Laurier
The Hawks scored three more
The Condors had
31
minutes
in
in
penalties while the Hawks had 53. Condor coach. Dan Young, defended his team's performance saying that the score really didn't reflect ^Ihe way the team played. He said that the team fell into a
few mental lapses which cost
them dearly in the second period. The Condors also failed to capitalize on some good chances. Young also praised both Laurier goaltenders who
many
came
up with
excellent saves.
Coach Young said that his team is better than last year's squad and should make the play-offs The Condors' record is now two wins against two losses in the .exhibition season.
checking.
Laurier at 4:18
hit the
scoreboard
first
when Ed Lynch beat ConParkham from
dor goalie Stu
point blank range.
The Condors' powerplay proved ineffective in the early gomg when it failed to capitalize on three Laurier penalties. Condors did. however, tie the game up at 12:18
when Neil Diefenbaker deflected a slapshot past the Laurier goaltender. Laurier notched two more goals only seconds later to go ahead 3-1. Laurier pulled into a 6-1 lead scoring three quick goals in only 37 seconds. Speck scored his second and third goals at 16:36 and 16:56 respectively. The dejected Condors were lucky to escape the period behind by five goals as the
Hawks seemed
to
'
be always on the
.J
^
doorstep. In thesecond period the Condors seemed to siting to new life and kept the play in the Laurier end. Laurier goaltender Stu Roberts came up with some excellent
saves.
The play was chippy and tempers flared when Roy Allen and Ed Lynch were ejected from
t
lA
;
a •
LAURIER NOTCHES ANOTHER
-V':
— sparked by a five-goal performance by Dan Speck, Wilfrid Laurier
Hawks scored an easy
victory over our Condor bockey team recently. Condor coach Dan Young defended his team's performance by saying that the final score really didn’t reflect the way they played. Photo by Jim Armstrong
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