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w Ne'W' Year, Ne'W' Newspaper! Congratulations on picking up a copy of YOUR paper! It has been produced for your information, as well as for yout entertainment. If you've read this far, take the time and peruse through the rest of the paper, as I'm sure you'll find something of interest to yourself. That has been one of our goals: to ,create a paper that is interesting to our readers. Inside, you'll find movie and video reviews, sports stories, human interst stories, the regular university/college news, and much more. We want our paper to be entertaining, and in order for us to
illGIIlGIITS the latest fashions . ... .6 films, films, films . .... 4 middle east conflict . .. 8 student dance ....... 6 ucfv wins big contract 2 soccer success ....... 5 you have your say .... 7 classifieds .......... 8 editorial ........... .3 horrrroscopes. . . . . . .6 Which Church is correct; are any? Each Church believes that they are the chosen ones. To each his own ....
accomplish this, we will be walking the walk and talking the talk, attempting to discover what's up at UCFV and the surrounding world. Due to the logistics involved, we need YOU to give us a hand. Let us know what you want to see in your paper. If you have an opinion, a certain issue that's been eating away at your duodenum, have a story to tell, interesting artwork, or just some words that would look good in print, we
Presidential Address - Jayce Henderson Student Society President
'We want to hear from want to hear about it! And to those of you that believe thou pen is mightier than thou sword, the "Letters to ED." section will be right up your avenue. ED. especially looks forward to hearing what you have to say. Just drop your work off at the Newspaper office located in Room E242, which is in the E Lounge of the Abby campus,... Those of you at the Chilliwack' campus and the various centers, address it to 'Student Newspaper' and drop it off at the front desk of your campus or center; they'll courier it to us. This is your paper: let's make it a creditable one! We want to hear from YOU!
HI! Welcome to the 19931994 academic year at the University College of the Fraser Valley. We are looking forward to a year of active student involvement with the Student Society. It is our prime directive to act as an effective liaison between the student body and the big people upstairs (that would be the college administration) to get things done. The point here is that the Student Society is here for you, the student. We have several objectives in mind for this year, from revamping the student newspapaer to reconstructing the Student Society constitution. We need your help! Currently, the Student Society is made up of the Inter Campus Council, consisting of five executive members: President (that's me) Jayce Henderson, Vice President: Internal Affairs Christa Rivard, Vice President: Society Affairs Rachel Elkey, and Vice President: Finances Jeff Tisdale. The position of Vice President: External Affairs is still open. In addition to these formal
positions, students are strongly encouraged to communicate their jdeas to us, either via their campus rep or directly to the Student Soci. ety office located in Room E242 on the Abbotsford campus. There are lots of opportunities for students to get involved. We have seats on various college committees and we need warm bodies to fill these. This is your chance to get behind the scenes and see what the college has planned for our future. You can learn about which academic programs will be introduced or altered if you join the Program Advisory Committee, voice your concerns about campus securitj on the Personal Safety Col!lmittee, or see what n~w directions the college is taking on the Strategic Planning Committee. The key is Student involvement! This year, all members of the ICC Executive are new to their positions. Therefore, we are eager to hear from students about their expectations of an effective Student Society. It is my hope that students will contribute as much as possible. Just do it!
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Student Loans Frustrating By Bibi Nakchampasack
When students apply for financial assistance, they can either apply for the Canada student loan, or the British Columbia student loan. These loans can be extremely helpful, but do have certain disadvantages. For instance, interest has to be paid on top of the loan, and someti.Jrtes a cosigner is difficult to find. To make matters even more complicated, students now have to mail their application information directly to Victoria, where as in previous years they were able to apply through their institution. What most students find frustrating is waiting for the loan, and the indecision of
whether to quit their job or borrow money from a bank. Things are always "up in the air'\ not knowing for sure if they are actually qualified for the loan. This causes more frustration, especially if they have a spouse, or are living on their own. Once the student receives their loan, it can benefit them in various ways throughout their treacherous academic life ' ranging from tuition, to books and even for rent and food. Throughout the difficulties and frustration of applying for a loan, the student must decide if it is worth the trouble for an education.
Roadrunner Sighted on Cantpus! !!!!!
UCFV joins Corrections Canada The UCFV has won a highly competitive contract to provide computer training to Corrections Canada staff. UCFV and Corrections Canada have agreed to a oneyear contract to provide training to staff in the Corrections Canada'sPacificregion. UCFV will provide up to 100 days of training in that year, at the Corrections Canada staff college, adjacent to the UCFV centre in Mission. There is an option for an additional two years after the first year is completed. The training provided will include introductory computer, Microsoft Word, and Windows courses, as well as more specialized courses on a number of Microsoft programs. "WeatUCFVhavearight to be proud of this type of program/' Alan Cadwell, manager of UCFV' s Centre for Business Development and Training, asserts. "It's cost-recovery, it meets the needs of the ind ustry, it doesn't take any base funding, and it's bringing significant revenue into the college. It's also providing that we can compete in business and succeed."
Helicopter Inspires Art A rare shot of the elusive Roadrunner in the E Building.
By Nindee Ahuja
I'm sure many of you have already been down to the new snack bar in Building Eon the Abby campus. I don't know exactly how many of you actually caught the name of it seeing how the posters displayed around campus never mentioned the actual name. Well, allow me to do an introduction to the "snack bar in Building E". It's called The Road Runner. Cute name huh? Anyway, The Road Run-' ner was greatly appreciated while the cafeteria was closed
for renovations. It's a great place to quickly grab something if you don't have quite enough time to go down to the cafeteria. The Road Runner offers an assortment of beverages - everything from fruit juices to regular (and diet) soft drinks to the various coffees. They also have fresh muffins a~d sandwiches made especially for our convenience. Go and visi tthe snack bar in Building E, or if you want to say it in a formal way, The Road Runner.
Sculptor Don Murray, a teacher of sculpture and printmaking here at UCFV, saw a solar-powered model helicopter on his neighbour's verandah and was inspired to create solar-powered art. Sculpture for Light Blue Sky, on exhibit until Oct. 8 at the UCFV Gallery, is the initial result of that inspiration. His display includes a continuous tape loop of birds si!lging a metaphor for ''how beautiful the world is when the sun's out." Also included are two moving mechanical pieces made from a mix of materials, including metal, plastic, wood, and compact discs. The exhibit also features solar cell panels which can collect energy from the sun to drive all the pieces in the exhibit. The Sculpture for Light Blue Sky display can be seen in the UCFV Gallery at the Abby campus.
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UCFV Student Newspaper 6th October 1993 No. 1 Vol. 1 RoomE 242, Abby campus. 33844 King Rd. Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2 854-4529 The views expressed in The Cascade are not necessarily those of the UCFV Faculty, Administration, students, Student Society, or anyone else's for that matter! They were just slipped underneath our office door.
WHO? We, the Staff, are composed of dedicated, warpedindividuals who have come together to produce this crazy publication. We are: Bryan Sikora Bibi Nakchampasack Doug Colby Bob Kay Jenny Boesterd Colleen Mah Jill Bryant Kim Nixon Katrina Boyer Nindee Ahuja Kirsten Douthwaite Jeff Tisdale Do not blame us for anything, for we are only pawns in a much larger game ....
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they will be added as more land is It's happened; we've pubmade available (ALR proponents lished our first edition of The Castake note) and the physical size of cade! Congratulations to US, and the college increases. there will be more pizza next isRight now, students, as well sue. as faculty and administration, Once again I'll put the call must realize that by exercising out for anyone who would like to other means of getting to school become one of US, The Staff, or or work. We've all heard of carfor students who would like to pooling. Why not find someone submit their work to the paper. We're always looking for new · who's schedule is somewhat similar to yours. If everyone was able ideas and articles for the paper. I will mention that I'm lookto do that, we'd eliminate half of ing for "Guest Editors" to write the vehicles out there right now! That not being possibfe, other for our "Guest Editorial". Anymethods should be used. one with an attitude and a pen can The local transit system is submit a column, marking boldly that it's for the "Guest Editorial" another means of arriving and departing from school or work. It column. Find out how many people you can offend with one coldoesn't cover all areas, but has umn. been greatly improved over the years. And it's a helluva lot WithUCFV growingatsuch rapid rates, and the use of vehicheaper than driving. Don't forget about actually cles also increasing, the demand for parking spots has also grown. walking, running or cycling to Trying to find a spot to pa:rk the your campus. Totally environbeater, with 5 minutes left before mentally friendly, and it'll do class on a Monday morning is in yourself some good. the category right below impossiIf some of the measures ble. UCFV is seriously lacking above are used by only some of adequate parking. the people some of the time, parkEither everyone who wants ing will be a little easy for everyone, and the stress level will drop a decent spot gets up 30-45 minutes earlier to grab one, or other considerably. ways of getting to and from class Not to mention the fact that must be utilized. As far as more it'll be that much easier for Ed. to parking stalls being added, that's get the UCFV to allocate a reserved only a band-aid, as UCFV will parking stall for his personal use. only continue to grow. Granted,
MUSICMUSIC Watch for the hot new MUSIC segment in the second issue of The CASCADE titled Radio Bliss. Top 10, What's Hot/Not, as , well as rave reviews, r -and Simply Sublime!
AIR SITUATION PERILOUS IN VALLEY Air pollution is a very visible presence in the Fraser Valley. It is easy to see the problem, and now the health implications are becoming very serious according to Patricia Ross, chairperson for the Central Fraser Valley Environmental Health Group.
A free citizens' forum on air quality in the Central Fraser Valley will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 1993 from 7-9 p.m. at the Centennial Auditorium at 32315South Fraser Way in Clearbrook.
Co-sponsored by the District of Ma tsqui, Central Fraser Valley Regional District and · University College of the Fra"The situation is perilous ser Valley, the forum will look for people already suffering at what is causing our pollufrom respiratory and lung tion, what its health implicaproblems, but we are seeing an tions are, what is being done increase in these conditions as about it now and what the well," says Ross. "Also, more plans are for the near future. and more people are suffering with allergies , fatigue and "We want to bring the headaches as the air pollution problem and the solutions problem gets worse." down to an individual level,"
says Peter Andzans, environmental manager, District of Matsqui. "Ninety percent of the air pollution problem in the Fraser Valley can be overcome by changing our attitudes and behaviours. We can learn to make lifestyle adjustments and choices that do not add to the problem." In the interest of the environment, participants are urged to car pool to the forum and to bring their own cups.
The forum is free but preregistration is required. Toregister or_for more information, please call Janie Clark at 8544538.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Fire InThe SkyJusta Mirage Fil01Festival By D. A. Colby
Let -me get this straight. A group of good old boys in Arkansas are returning from a long day's work clearing a mountainside. Partway home, they see a bright red-orange light in a clearing. They pull over to investigate, and then poof, one of the fellas, Travis Walton (D.B. Sweeney) is whisked away to space by a
Where are the scientists, the team of shrinks, the Star Trek groupies? flying saucer. The four remaining friends race back to town, and, after relating their story, are all under suspicion for murder. In FIREIN THE SKY,suspension of disbelief is taken to new heights (pardon the pun). Based on a true story, FIRE IN
THE SKY is a disjointed, slow and disappointing movie. Admittedly, a little momentum is gained when Walton returns from his journey naked, dehydrated and frightened. And the scenes inside the space ship are unique and chilling. Unfortunately, these scenes are rare, and FIRE IN THE SKY bogs down in confused storytelling, too little depth of characters, and no tangible explanations. Where are scientists, the team of shrinks, the Star Trek groupies? Instead we are left with a tired and cynical cop, painfully played by James Garner, and only the briefest glimpse into the workings of Travis Walton. Director Robert Lieberman has gone in too many directions, with too little material. If little green men flew down and took this video, they'd throw it back, too.
Opens The Vancouver International Film Festival begins Oct. 1 with screenings at several downtown cinemas. This years' offerings are as varied and exciting as ever, with a particular buzz being generated by one particular Canadian offering, "Digger." In addition to Canada, contributing countries include France, Holland, China, England and the U.S. Lineups are expected, so it's wise to buy your tickets early. We will present reviews or a selection of films as the festival gets underway. HOW TO EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY, CHEAP! A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO BLISS! FEATURING GOODEATS, CLUB CRAWL& WHERE TO GO/ WHATTODO! WATCH FOR IT!
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Fugitive Non-Stop Action By Katrina Boyer
Most of the movies I've .seen lately have consisted of the typical flurry of sex, crime, and killing. You know the ones where you sit down with your Ferrara Flick Powerful, Worth the Ride popcorn to watch (what you By D. A. Colby It isn't' easy to watch as think) will be a decent movie, What is it about cop films the Lt. self destructs, but it is only to discover that you've that fascinates us so much? Is fascinating. Ferrara takes us either fallen asleep and drooled it the excitement of the work, · on a roller coaster ride of drug all over the person beside you, or the thrill of watching the abuse, self-gratification, gamor left halfway through the bad guys get caught? Perhaps bling debts and corruption. movie because your stomach it fulfills our need for a feeling When the Lt. arrives at the scene felt like a churning tornado, of security. Thecopsareouton of a crime, his first instinct is to from all the gruesome scenes? the streets, therefore the bad fill his own pockets. This is no (Not everyone has Arnie's guyswon'tbe. Butwhatif it's boy scout. stomach!) a cop who is the bad guy? FurAfter a nun is brutally atOne particular movie I rethermore, what if he's a drugtacked and raped, the Lt. becently viewed did not fit into and alcohol-addicted, gamgins an inner struggle with his this category. Before I went to bling addict pornophile? Then, sins, his Catholic upbringing, see THE FUGmVE, I checked the lines of good and evil, right and the concept of forgiveness. the previews and thought it and wrong, are blurred, and it Ferrara' s use of surreal scenes was worth the risk. It looked makes for a thought provokinside the church are strikingly decent enough, and I didn't ing film. effective. feel like spending another night Welcome to the world of Definitely not for the playing Monopoly or watchthe BAD LIEUTENANT, Di-:- light-hearted moviegoer, BAD ing ROSEANNE. Well, decent rector AbelFerrara'slatestfilm, LIEUTENANT is not ANwas not even close to the word now available on video. BAD OTHER STAKEOUT. It is a that I would use to describe a LIEUTENANT is a shocking dark and violent character movie that kept me on the edge film which portrays the daily study with an allegorical unof my seat for 2 1/2 hours. nightmare of a New York podercurrent, and it works on Imagine being a doctor, falsely lice officer (superbly handled several levels. If you want sin accused of killing your wife by Harvey Keitel), and chroniand redemption in a cop movie, and spending months aftercles his descent into a self-in- then this is your pick. wards hiding from the police duced hell. and the rest of the country. As Keep your eyes open for Theatre, Poetry, Restaurant reviews and, for the rest of you: a Self Help/Lonely Hearts column!!!
City Lieutenant Gone BAD
WHATZIT?!
I followed Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) through his hunt for survival I was no longer aware of my surroundings. I had Jong since forgotten my stale popcorn, and my boyfriend's hand was white from my gripping grasp. I couldn't believe that a movie had me so wrapped up in itself. I felt like I was traveling alongside Kimble; his only companion in a forbidden world. Perhaps I exaggerate a little but I have never felt more compassion and fear for a nonexistent character. I felt like I was a victim, just as he was. When the movie was over I had to force myself to snap out of the trance I was in and remember I wasn't the victim being chased by hordes of police, nation-wide. I guess it was wishful thinking that my ordinary life could be filled with such bone-chilling action. However, if anyone ever wanted to see an enjoyable, compelling, suspenseful movie, I would recommend spending a couple hours in the life of Richard Kimble-just make sure the guy beside you doesn't drool in your popcorn.
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MENSSOCCERTEAMKICKSASS! By Jeff Tisdale, Cascade Sports Reporter
What a way to kick off the 1993 soccer year at U. C. F.V. !! Both the men's and ladies' Cascades displayed their top form at their respective tournaments in the early days of September, by cominghomeaschampions. The men's side was led by MVP STEVE DORMER and Tourney All-Stars MERV BYERSand ED BRADFORD, who paced the Cascades on . their way to the title. In the first two games of the threegame round robin format, the lads tallied identical scores of 1-1 against Shoreline College and the U. C. of the Caribou, with Byers and Dormer counting their first goals of the tournament. In
game three they went head to head with an experienced American team playing out of Pierce College in Tacoma. This turned out to be classic defensive battled with both sidesnotgivinganinch. The only scoring of the game came as a result of tenacious f orechecking by MIKE HOFER and REID THRUSTHAM, which setup CHRIS MARIGAN, who banged in the winner. U. C. F. V met Douglas College in the final. For most of the first half the Cascades managed to keep D. C. in check, but as the half winded down, Douglas managed to squeak one by the Cascade keeper. In the second half, Dormer gavetheteamthesparkthey
. needed by quickly notching three unanswered goals. They came as a result of hard work at mid field by MIKE LATHAM and SCOTT TOOP. Douglas struck back for their second goal of the afternoon, and any hope of D. C.'s come back was soon squelched when RAJ RANDHAWA blasted the Cascades their fourth goal from a beautiful pass by RYAN PERRY. The final marker was counted when Latham notched the Golden Sombrero ( four goals). It is interesting to note that the last time the Men's edition of the Cascades won the season opening tournament in 1990, they came within one goal of advancing to the National Championship.
BALL HOCKEY With the NHL season just around the corner, UCFV's own hockey players got busy on September 19. The approximately 25 players who showed up played; some finding out just how out of shape they were. The next UCFV Ball Hockey Tournament will be again held at the Ag-Rec Complex on the Matsqui Fairgrounds on October 23, beginning at 10:00am, ending at 4:00pm. Only current UCFV students are eligible play, due to insurance restrictions. I.D. will be checked, and old I.D. cards will not be accepted. There is a small cost of $2 per player for each tournament to cover the costs of providing qualified officials. There will also be prizes for the winners of each tournament. For more information, please contact Jane Antil in the Athletics-Activities office- room E327, or phone 854-4583.
LADY CASCADES KICK MORE ASS! In another part of the province, the ladies team held their own as they dominated the Kamloops tournament by also going undefeated. The team could sense t11atthey were in for a tough battle as they squared off in the first game against Vancouver Community College. VCC was last years provincial champions and UCFV had the dubious distinction of never once beating them in their history of matches. U.C.F.V. wascarried by the strong performances of MARY FREW, keeper MONA MYLES,and
LISABROAD. With the score tied 1-1, BIANCA WILKINSON banged in the winner from 15 yards out after a smooth pass from NICOLE GOERTZEN. Fi-' nally, UCFV had defeated VCC, and it was to be a sign of things to come. The second match was against the Demons of UCC. It proved to be a very exciting game that featured good scoring chances and equally superb goal-keeping. displayed by both sides. The entire game was a seesaw battle in which neither team could pull ahead and
as a result, both clubs played to well earned 2-2 draw. The opponent waiting for them in the finale was a very crafty Greenway Club, which was a local women's team. In this game, Wilkinson popped in three quick goals before the first half was twenty five minutes old. The Lady Cascades teased Greenway by spotting them a goal late in the half, but before things got too carried away, Horsefield zinged one passed the shell shocked Greenway keeper to make thescore4-l. Justtomakeit
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EXPOS Win Game With Pride Often in professional sports, we tend to form allegiances with the big names. Athletes such as Gretzky, Montana, Jordan, Alomar, and Ryan. Generally, this recognition is well deserved; their efforts year in and yearoutprovingtheirexemplarystatus. But it's amazing to note, that when thepressureisonand the chips are down, it can often be a relative unknown who steps to the forefront and captures the moment. Such was
the case in the Expos-Phillies game a few weeks back. 7th inning. Expos down by 4 after a 7-run Philadelphia 6th inning. Runners on 1st and 2nd. Up to the plate steps rookie Curtis Pride. Not exactly a household name; and in only his second plate appearance in the major.s. Showing guts and determination, Pride ·swings on the first pitch offered up by Bobby Thigpen. In a game where every pitch count seemed to go to 3 and 2, Pride saw his
pitch, and, without hesitation, sent a line shot to deep left center. No doubts. No waiting. Two runs scored on the play, and Montreal was back in the ball game. A game they would later win. Pride looked sheepish as he stood on 2nd base and acknowledged the delirious fans as they showered him with an extended standing ovation. After all, he was just doing his job. But what struck us was the manner in which he did it. Com-
a bit doser in the end (so thattheywillbeinvitedback next year) the Cascades allowed them one more goal. As the final stanza drew to a close, JODI KOHLS ripped in yet another goal for UCFV. The poor Greenway club was more than happy to hear the final whistle, with the score 5-2. Congratulations to l:oth the men's and ladies coaches and players for winning their tournaments. We're proud of you!!! - Jeff Tisdale
By D. A. Colby posed, valiant, determined. It was almost as if he was having· fun out then~. Playingball. InSeptember. In a pennant race. In life, as in sport, most of us strive to make some sort of difference. That Friday night, standing on 2nd base, Curtis Pride's eyes told the whole story. He had made a difference. For 45,000 delirious baseball fans, that was enough for them.
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ORSCOP£5 LAYERING -BAEK IN '10GUB
By Collen Mah
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Happy birthday Libras! Celebrate your special day by getting tickets to the upcoming "Mr. Dressup in person and his rock & roll musical friends" concert. ( no kidding). Note of caution Libra: hold back and resist the urge to become a Mr. D. groupie. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) There has been a lot of stress in your life lately, and it's time to kick back and relax. WEAR A BIG, BIG HAT AND GO TO THE MOVIES. Slurp your drink and rustle your popcorn loudly. At this point in the evening, several, if not all the people in the theatre, will be getting rather annoyed with you. Damn. That's too bad! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) You will have a "GRAND NITE ON THE TOWN'. In other words, · you will spend an enjoyable evening OUTSIDE of Abbotsford. Dress up in your best ( no togas or porn porn socks please). And gents: take it easy on the aftershave, some of us have to breathe. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) This is your week to do something nice for someone else. Weed through your closet and disown everything not worn lately. Guys, I'm including you in this one, too. (God knows how you men cling onto every article of clothing owned since grade five.) Cart your pile of clothes down to your local Salvation Army, or any other establishment of your choice. Now don't you feel all warm and fuzzy? TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) My,aren'twetheearthyones? Discover your hidden green thumb and uproot all of your mother's prize rose bushes. Or better yet, spend the afternoon raking up autumn leaves and zestfully rolling in them. Dance on your tippy-toes and hug every tree that you see. A trip to Clayoquot Sound will do wonders for your character.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Cranky,cranky, that'syourmood. Take it easy, it may just be a bad case of indigestion. Down a little Pep to Bismo, and at all costs avoid caffeine, you're wired enough as it is. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) If anyone is going to run over their neighbour's cat this week- it will be you. Yes Aquarius, it's going to be one of those weeks. Men, are you paying attention? You know how your girlfriend has been acting a little peculiar. Take it from me, every time she throws that rattle in your face, doesn't mean she's suddenly got an obsession for snakes!! DIG!! PISCES (Feb. 19 -Mar. 20) Forming relationships this week is in your karma. Become the social butterfly; join a club, or just become one of those shiny happy people we all hate .. In terms of strengthening existing relationships, take heed not to call your mate by the name of an old flame. THIS IS A BIG TABOO. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) It's time to make that crucial decision. Don't put it off any longer or you may regret everything. Take in a coffee, survey your surroundings and make a decision. Opportunity has a way of slipping away unnoticed - if you let it. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Communication lines are open, so go ahead and rack up the brownie points. Write letters to old friends and don't be afraid to phone that someone special. Prospects with money are looking fine, so go out and do a little job-hunting. Life is good and it's only getting better.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Health is an issue this month. Best to go visit the Doc. Experiencing bad headaches lately? Don't worry, it's not a brain tumor. Take a bath in rose petals, or beat your chest like Tarzan. Invest in some GEMINI (May 21- June 21) vitamin C, eat your veggies, and You are destined to find your soul- you'll grow up big and strong like mate this week. Whether it be that Claude or Sigourney. adorable cocker spaniel in the pet. shop window, or that person with, Recommendation of the chronic doggy-breath who sits next Week: to you in class. Wear red, it's your Shower with a friend, karma-colour this week. And take· your face out of the mirror long· but if you 're in Abbotsford, don't drink the water! enough right on so by.thats/he doesn't walk ____________ __.
By Nindee Ahuja
Fashion has re-embraced the concept of layering. Is it just a cost-saving by-product of recessionary times or a backlash against overdone 80' sf ashion? Or perhaps it may be a spin-off of" cocooning". I guess you could even trace it back to the Seattle "grunge" movement. Whoever, and for whatever reasons, initiated the layered look doesn't really matter I suppose. The key thing to concentrate on is that layering has become the key to fashion's new vocabulary. Layering is the outcome of a newer 90' s look. It's also a less structured appearance. Kind oflike a go-with-the-flow look. Layering is a more nomadic way of dressing and also a more comfortable and versatile look. Not only do the latest fashion trends and magazines dictateorinfluencethewaywe present ourselves but so do musical groups. Groups such as Spin Doctors and Pearl Jam also present the layered/ grunge look.
1st Social Mixer of Year! By Jill Bryant
Th~ Activities Department presented the first dance of the year, the Welcome Back Dance, on September 17 at King's Crossing. Though the crowds didn't arrive till late, the action soon picked up with CKLG pumping out the latest dancetunes. Mostpeoplewith the required blue wristbands were clustered around the bar area for the first few hours before they ventured out onto the dance floor. The dance was a success, with everyone greeting old friends, and meeting new ones at this excellent kick-off to the new school year.
WHAT'S HOT ...
For guys, the checkered flannel shirts are really big. Most clothing stores are carrying them this fall. Whether they' re worn as your normal shirt (on your back, of course!!) or tied around your waists, they're definitely a hot item for Fall '93. As usual, there is a wider selection for women. Long dresses (in a granny-style cut, or even a simple narrow cut sweater dress) with cardigan sweaters, long-sleeved turtlenecks, or bodysuits, are all essential pieces to have this fall. Owning a crocheted sweater or cardigan will definitely be one piece you'll love owning. Looks great with flowy skirts or with the veryhot-item right now, wide-legged, loose fitting palattzo pants. The advantage to layering seems to be that whatever you puttogether,it'll probably looksemi-decent. Theultimate key to la ye ring is to find a combina tiort that is comfortable. I suppose the bottom line to layering is that basically, the layered/ grunge looks challenge the traditionally dictated fashion, putting comfort first.
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Drop! Free-falling into 2 meters of white, virgin powder, leaving you breathless. Catch the UCFV Spring-break Ski Trip. Watch for Details!
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LETTERS TO ED. let-ter (let'ter) n. 1. A writtensymbol thatrepresentsaspeech sound and constitutes an alphabetical unit. 2. A printed or written communication sent to a recipient. 3. A literal sense of something. 4. A crazed, maniacal missive that speaks of license plates, parking lots, steel guitars, apartheid, Jekyll Island, garbage and trees appearing in this newspaper and usually written by someone who has seen their last vestiges of sanity disappear long ago .....
I realiz·e that while I am a very "out" dyke, there are some who are living in fear of stepping out as a lesbian here at this college. I would like to really encourage and support all lesbians to risk coming out, at least in a support group. I believe that silence really does equal death, both spiritually and physically (30%of teen suicides committed by homosexual young men and wimmin). We deserve to have a voice and we are entitled to be ourselves no matter who we choose/ are born to love in our lives. I would like to see this college address our homosexual lifestyles, when appropriate, in class. This will only happen if we stand up to be counted and insist upon it. Whether you are willing to risk being an activist or you just
Dear Editor, You've probably all seen my notices up all over the college for the UCFV Lesbian Support Network I am trying to get organized at this college. I believe there is a need for positive affirmation of alltypes of people at this college and I am helping to ensure the lesbian voice will be heard this year.
want to feel less alone here at ~he college, call me and together we will celebrate our unique lesbian individuality. Cheryl,. 853-0053
••••••••••••••••••• Dear Ed. It's about time someone sc,ok the bull by the horns and offered a literate vehicle for ~he advancement of free speech. Namely, our new college paper, the Cascade. I've seen the preliminary layout and it looks professional, honest, and thankfully, a little controversial. Finally a forum for UCFV students to air ·their concerns about the issues which dominate our lives. These issues include everything from nondiscrimination against culture, homosexuality, racism, politicial correctness, oh, and clothes. Good luck and thanks for
letting me speak my mind. Yours in all correctness, Peter C. Dowick (picture included) Ed.'s Note: It is not thepolicyof
thisnewspaperto includephotographswith letters,but seeingas thisis thefirst issue,whatthehell!
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FULLMOON By S. George This is a story about a guy getting caught with his pants down ... literally. It contains harsh language, adult situations and brief nudity, so reader discretion is advised. Which is to say that if the thought of a surfer changing into his wetsuit and, for a fleeting moment, exposing his big, white butt in public is particularly offensive to you, then just skip right to the letters department for some wholesome reading. It was 6:17amona Wednesday morning. Jalama State Park was completely empty, save for one pick-up truck with several boards in the back. The surf was three-foot and clean, the wind, offshore. The surfer stepped from the cab of the truck, his the onl ymovement in an otherwise deserted campground. He reached into the bed of the truck and grabbed his wetsuit. Then, looking both left and right in a purely instinctive manner, he turned demurely towards the open cab of the truck, whipped his pants down, quickly stepped out of them and into the legs of
his wetsuit. _Theentire operation was deftly handled in roughly 6.4 seconds. Apparently, not fast enough. Before the surfer had even zipped up his suit, a flashing red light split the morning haze. It was a park ranger, driving up in his two-toned green squad car, getting out with a hitch of the belt and flipping open a leather-bound ticket book. The surfer smiled at the impassive ranger. The ranger said nothing, but handed the surfer a ticket, who, upon reading it, exploded with incredulity. "Indecent exposure!? You got to be kidding me. I was just changing into my wetsuit, for crissakes. The place is deserted don't you have to expose yourself to somebody for it to be inde.,. cent?" "Yeah, well if there hadbeen any decent campers here they would have seen it all now, wouldn't they?" His tone indicated that there was no use arguing the point, so the surfer took the ticket and, as soon as the ranger turned· his back, crumpled and stuffed it under the front seat of his truck. Three months later, the surfer sat waiting in the pews of a
municipal court, an arrest warrant notice clutched nervously in his hands. The notice cited a failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge of 314.1 P.C. 314.1 - indecent exposure. The P.C. standing, appropriately for penal code. When the bailiff called his name he stood up in front of the judge, who then read the charges. The bailiff's eyes narrowed as she glaredatthesurfer. "Pervert" she seemed to say. "This is a pretty serious charge, son," the judge lectured. "Just what do you have to say for yourself?" "Well, your honor," explained the surfer, wringing his hands, "I didn't think there was anybody around to see me." "Well if there was no one around to see you, why did you drop your trousers in the first place?" The gallery giggled, even the bailiff snickered, and by the time the surfer explained that he was just that - a surfer putting on his wetsuit, not some demented flasher - the judge was suitably amused enough to dismiss the charges. "I guess there's nothing indecent about trying to ride a few waves," he said with a wink. "But next time, try using a towel."
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By Shirzad A. & David Thiessen "Peace in the Middle East" ran across the headlines of many newspapers throughout the last few weeks. Others, a little more reflective, merely suggested that the P.L.O.? Israel Accord was a step in the right direction. We say a big MAYBE.For those uninitiated, a few points to consider. 1) Thousands of nomadic Palestinians and Jews , without any centralized government , made their living and developed their culture for thousands of years on the soil today occupied by Israel. 2) In 1948 Israel was estab-
lished as a nation, an act that not only forced thousands of Palestinians to the periphery of their land- and slaughtered countless others in the process
- but also one that was fully sanctioned and recognized by all the Western powers. 3) In 1967 Israel invaded this
periphery, capturing Golan Heights, the West Bank, and theGazaStrip, onceagainkilling thousands of Palestinians. It was at this point that Arab Nationalism began to take serious form. 4) On September 13, 1993 ( a
few weeks ago) a Peace Accord was signed by both the Israeli government and the P.L.O.; for the first time the right for mutual existence was formally recognized. What is seriously important to recognize, though, is that the P.L.O. is not Palestine, and that the Accord did not address that vastmajorityof Palestinians;it
did come close, and nor does it provide a foundation for, the mandate set by the U.N. for the peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine throughout the entire region.
eral Powell now? Why is the media not at all concerned with _atrocities in Kuwait today? These are serious questions, and if the Israeli/P.L.O. Peace Accord is to be a step in the right direction these same quesWhatmustberecognizedisthat tions must constantly be asked the struggle for Palestinian selfof it. It will mean that we do determination has now merely not turn our backs to the Midbeen legitimated; the struggle dle East, as we have done in itself has not changed. In seekKuwait (and countless other ing to understand the signifiplaces). It will mean aggrescance of this accord, let us disively continuing to follow, gress for a moment, and ask keep up with, and demand the whether democracy was really peaceful coexistence of Pales"restored" to Kuwait? Ibtisc1.!.1l. tine and Israel. If discussions Al-Dakhil, a Kuwaiti journalist actually head in this direction, that was recently arrested, iorthen, and only then, will this tured, and imprisoned for life Accord have been a step in the because she had been forced to right direction. At the moment, "collaborate" with Saddam, it seems, we have a long way to would (along with countless go. others) certainly think not. Yet where is George Bush or Gen-