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Restau:r·ant Review

This is the first in (hopefully) a series of restaurant reviews in ' which I, Jill Bryant, your fearless critic of such abstract values ambiance and gastronomic fulfillment, will attempt to go where no restaurant critic has gone before-to find the truly unique eateries in the Fraser Valley. No more McDonalds or Dairy Queen dinners around heremy mission is to seek out and elucidate to you, faithful reader, where the best and most unique places to consume mass quantities exist. Now the only question remaining is whether or not I will get an expense account.

THIS RHINO IS NO WHITE ELEPHANT!

By Jill Bryant

Looking for a place with character, somewhere a little different? Rhino Cappuccino, in the Clearbrook Plaza on South Fraser in Matsqui, has all this and more. The ambiance is unmatched by any other jqint in the vicinity. The decor is very cool, and they sell paintings and pottery by local artists off the walls and out of the refrigerator case. There is a definite rhino obsession happening here-everywhere you look, there are pictures of rhinos, stories of the plight of the endangered African Rhino, even stuffed rhinos. If you leave behind an original sketchfeaturingarhino,especially on napkins or toilet paper, they'll even put it up on the wall for you. Want to buy the das: I recommend the . peach. There is an admirable range of other beverages, from steamers to bottled waters. Their food menu is small and most suited for lunch or a light dinner. They do have, however, a large range of delectable desserts, which is where I and my fellow critic, Colleen Mah, headed. I had the Almond Fudge Cake, which is rich and sinful but well worth the · 2000+ calories. It is a definite must for anyone with a major chocolate fixation. Colleen, my 1 faithful sidekick, sampled the · Pumpkin Cheescake, of which she says; "Chunky, tangy, and a little spicy. Alittleorangepumpkinon top added a most festive touch. Unfortu-

seat under your "There is a definite seat? No problem-they sell original Rhino's chairs for $15. Although smoking is allowed,

rhino obsession happening here ... "

nately, when I tried to gnaw on the little sucker, I found that it resembled

you must rent an ashtray for twenty-five cents, with all the proceeds going towards the Cancer Society to pay for your future treatment for lung cancer. The running total (as of October 4) was $263.50. As the name promises, they do sell cappuccino, as well as espresso, mochas, and at least 3 specialty coffees every night. The -specialty coffees all have exotic names, and where necessary, careful explanations of their flavours, for example, rich, heavy, dark, spicy, etc.. They also have every imaginable flavour of Italian soan orange crayon. What a mishap. Everything was great-but I think I ate part of my napkin." Rhino's unique atmosphere draws an eclectic mix of young and old-anyone who enjoys an intelligent place to meet and greet, play cards or chess (available upon request) and listen to great music (ie: Bob Marley, U2, even the occasional live band). But get there early on the weekend-it becomes packed early and these dedicated Rhino fans stay until the wee hours. Oh, and don't forget to wear black-all the staff does.

JEANS TRANSCEND AGE AND STYLE BARRIERS

By Nindee Ahuja

Jeans. We've all owned a pair at one point in our lives. And whether or not we absolute! y love them or hate them, we can all pretty well say that we've had some type of experience with jeans.

Mr. Levi Strauss himself is the one to thank for our denim jeans. The first pair of jeans was designed over 140 years ago. Originally, jeans were created for Californian miners. The basic design of jeans hasn't changed much over a century. Jeans still come with your basic top-stitching, rivets, and the classic 5-pockets. What has changed about jeans is the way we perceive jeans and the fit. In the 19S0's, we had role models like Marlon Brando,James Dean, and Elvis to show their stuff in denim jeans. The style of the jeans back then were your basic straight-legged cut. The 60's brought bell-bottomed, hip-hugging jeans-how could anyone forget those?! Although jeans were big during the S0's and 60's, they didn't become totally accepted until the 1970's. The styles during this time period were basically the same. During the 80's, every known designer came out with denim jeans bearing their signature name on the back. Now here we are in the 90' s and jeans are still cool, still radical, and yes, they' re still around. Jeans are sexy, . fashionable, and can be all things to all people.

In the 90' s, Rap music is definitely havingitswaywithdenim. Influenced by musicians like Markey Mark and Kriss Kross, (the totally "crossed out" look) jeans go bigger and baggier this season. Hollywood Jeans have made available its "Wide Jeans", Club Monaco offers a "Loose Cut", and Guess? caine out with a "Huge Style". It's even gone to the extremes of having the House of Chanel (Karl Lagerfeld) come out with a hip-hop style of jeans this fall. These looks have become a youth staple, but grownups want comfort, and 1style, as well. Becausejeansareverymainstream right now, manufacturers are responding greatly.

WHAT'S HOT ...

- Levis now offers a "Born Worn" in their traditional straightleg 501 versi{m.

- Hollywood Jeans are bringing new life to the traditional jean with overdying. The classic, top-selling jean, is available in every shade from your basic black and deep indigo to classic fall colors such as tan, wine, forest green and grey.

Charismatic Comic on Campus

Comedian Cotter Leaves Real Estate For Stand-Up Care_er

Simon B. Cotter's "Back on Campus" college tour comes to this school!!!!! Fast-rising comic Simon B. Cotter - just back from the finals of the San Francisco International Comedy Festival-is appearing November 10, on or near our campus soon!!!!! The date is part of Cotter's "Back to Campus" tour of mare than 60 colleges and universities across Canada. It's the largest campus comedy tour in Canadian entertainment history, and one that covers more than three-quarters of all the colleges and campuses in the country. Cotter began working in comedy when he was in high school, and continued while he was earning his degree in history or political science at the University of Toronto. A part. ti~e r~al es.tat.e career paid his way through school, but he quit his job as director of human resources for a major real estate company to go into comedy full time. Five years later, he's had no regrets. Described as a "charismatic storyteller with a keen eye for observation", his material is decidedly an tiracist (he's half-Jamaican), anti-sexist, pro-female, and (according to the magazine Campus Canada)"always hysterical". Being on tour-even a tour as long as this one-is something he enjoys. Being "Back on Campus" with Simon B. Cotter is an event students willrememberfortherestoftheyear. Be prepared to laugh till you drop and keep watching for the time and location near you. This is not something you are going to want to miss .

____ N_ew Arrangements

By Narinder Ahuja

To many people, especially non-Indians, the term arranged marriage always makes them think of "how could one marry a complete stranger", or "I feel so sorry for him/her." These are thoughts you would have thought about 20 years ago. Toda·y, arranged marriages are still being used for those people who are still strong believers of finding a suitable match for their sons or daughters. It's not the same procedure as my parents was. It's more than just the parents meeting each other and dis-

The definition of arranged marriages has changed a great deal since then.

" ... it's kind of like a blind date - it

may work or it may not."

cussing their children and it's also more than just discussing values and be-

Myparents have been married happily for twenty-eight years and theirs was an arranged marriage. My parents didn't even see each other until December 13, 1964, the date of their wedding. I cannot imagine either one of them with anyone else. liefs of the families.

Arranged marriages today are basically a somewhat safe and dependable way of finding a match for the boy or girl. Usually, both sets of parents are introduced through a mutual friend, or as we say in Hindi, bacholyn. From there, they (the boy and girl) have the opportunity to get to know each other and they can also come to their own decisions whether or not they are compatible and well -suited for each other.

It is no longer the situation where the parents come home to their daughter and simply state that they have found her future husband for her. Today, we as the younger generation of the East Indian culture have more control and · sayoverwhowewillbespending the rest of our lives with. There's absolutely nothing wrong with having our parents introducing us to other Indian males and females. After all, it's kind of like a blind date-it may work or it may not. Remember, it' sonly an introduction. Wehavetheright to say yes or no.

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Name: JOANNE Age: 19 Town: ABBOTSFORD Really Important Thing We Need To Know: My

Boyfriend's name in Gr. 3 was Kevin or Chad.

Fave Stress Release:

SCREAMING

Cause for Stress:

SCHOOL

Student Society Screws S(udents

Opinions have been floating around, rumours have been circulating, and the word isn't good.

The Student Body is growing anxious and agitated about the current Student Society's efforts.

Questions arising from overheard conversations include "Who is our Student Society?", "What are they doing at present?", "Where do they meet?", and "Why haven't we heard anything from them?"

The Student Body wants someinput! We'vepaidour're fees, and now we want some action!

The Student Body wants these questions addressed! -K.B.

What's Up with That!?!?

1. Why is there never enough ass wipe in the bathroom on campus?

2. Why do condoms only go on one way?

3. Why is Kim Campbell even running for office?

4. Why doesn't the clock on Abby campus work?

5. Why do we have toes?

6. Why do people spend billions of dollars on finger nails?

7. Why is it then when we use the spell check on Bryan's laptop computer that the name Kim comes up as chimp?

8. Why does Bono sound like someone crushed his nut's on Lemon?