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The Name Game at UCFV Current building names not complementary to UCFV says History instructor. By Monique Marchant UCFV Board members recently passed a new policy which concerns the naming of buildings, spaces, and facilities at the University College of the Fraser Valley. According to the package prepared by the UCFV Development Office, names will be considered: ■ in recognition of a major donation in support of the mission of UCFV. ■ in recognition of a former member of the UCFV community who has made an extn19rdinary contribution to furthering the UCFV mission. ■ in recognition of amemberof the global community who clearly exemplifies the values and aspirations ofUCFV. ■ to communicate the function and/or location, and/or activity undertaken in the facility. Bob Warick,Community Relations and Development Director at UCFV, gave the example of the Mission Joint Project and the new theatre there. Because the Clark family made a donation of $500,000 its going to be called the Clark Foundation Theatre. Naming buildings, spaces, and facilities in accordance to where the money· comes from brings up the issue of corporate sponsorship. To some it is a sell-out. To others it is a hard-fast economic reality and necessity. An issue currently under discussion is the naming of the new library being built on the Abbotsford campus. At present there are no plans to name it in return for corporate sponsorship, but UCFV is "open to the possibility should a donation come in," said Warick. Jack Gaston, Head of the History Department, believes that "money's getting tighter and we have a responsibility to raise it ourselves." Whether the money comes from corporate sponsorship, from private benefactors, or elsewhere is not an issue for Gaston. It is simply a fundraising and character building exercise.

"I thinkwe should name buildings to enhance the character of the institution," said Gaston .. "Naming buildings A,,B,C, Dis complementary to the alphabet, but not UCFV." Proposals for naming or re-naming buildings, spaces, or other facilities are first submitted to the UCFV Development office in writing and must outline the basis for the recommendation. The Development office then reviews the proposals in consultation with the departrnent(s) mo~t directly affected, the senior management group, and the . University College Council. Final decisions in regards to the naming of · UCFV buildings, spaces, and facilities will be made by the UCFV Board of Governors in accordance to the guiding principles as laid out in the ·~ew pcilicy.

There's more than one way to make a name. With a unanimous vote at the semi-annual general meeting held February 13, UCFV's student government passed the proposed constitution, thereby giving themselves anew name. Upon approval by the Registrar of Societies in Victoria, the UCFV Student Union Society (1995) will be the students' voice at the administrative level of UCFV. "The old one was too old, and wasn't going in our direction," said Jeff Tisdale, who co-chaired the Constitutional sub-committee along with Clare Goldman and Derek Nuttal that drafted the document. The new constitution will come into effect upon the election of the 199 5/ 96 student government. Elections are planned for the last week in March, although no specific date has been set, Tisdale told The Cascade. It is hoped that this new constitution will give the student government the ability to better govern the student body and manage their own finances without any strings attached to the puppeteer-like UCFV. "We're striving for more autonomy," Tisdale said. "The college administers, colonizes, our money

presently." Peter Jones, president of UCFV, welcomes the new student union as another partner in the UCFV community. "I say 'congratulations' on achieving the new constitution after several years of discussion. I hope it will be the framework for a reenergized student union that will play an ever-increasing role in the life of UCFV at every level." The document features an entirely different structure from the last registered constitution of 1988. There will be representatives from the Arts,Applied, Science and Technology programs, ABE and ESL representatives, a First Nations Commissioner, and campus representatives from the Mission, Hope, and Agassiz centres. There will also be a Union president. Presently, there are two cochairpersons, which has proven difficult in managing the current Society's business. "It offers more specific representation for students," said Goldman. "There's more awareness, more distribution of input from the student body." The sub-committee looked at the student union constitutions' of Malaspina University College, Okanagan University College, and the University of Western Ontario, among

many other institutions in developing the document. Public forums on campus were also held to gather input from students. Although only one student attended the meetings, enough information was gathered from other sources to complete the constitution. "We looked at nine different constitutions," Tisdale explained. "We decided to model ours after the best and took what we wanted and created our new constitution." As for more student involvement arising from the new constitution, both Jones and Goldman know that it takes willing students to make others take notice. "It merely provides a framework for students to come together and contribute to the UCFV environment as well as ensuring that students' rights and responsibilities are taken seriously by the rest of us," Jones said. "What will infuse new vitality is not the constitution, but the people who contribute their time and energy to working for and with students at UCFV." Goldman concurs. "Hopefully, next year's Student Union will be autonomous. But the onus is on them to make it happen." Tisdale is less optimistic on the matter. "The students will still be apathetic, but apathetic under a new constitution."

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The forums on pay parking have come and gone without Stining a creature; nofeven a mouse. · Less than· 25 people attended the discussions regarding the pay parking proposal held at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses on Feb. 20 and 21. Representatives from faculty and staff were present, along with Student Union representatives. Although many suggestions were offered, the unaltered proposal will be presented to the UCFV .B.oaro.Marc11.i:oy, ~~FY-;f)re.:.iPent·Peter .Jones for .~prov.al .• ¥!LY..! ..is.~~ .~1',P.eflf<! ~a.te,l~. ~~e ticket

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"The issue is not how to get rid of pay parking, but how to replace Execu-Park," Jones told the small audience in Chilliwack. "Nobody's real happy about pay parking, but the principle of it is here to stay. It's just that we'll be administering it. We'll avoid a hassle by doing it ourselves." JeffTisdal¢,.E~t Campus Council chairperson, was on hand to offer the studei1ts' perspective. "We're against any additional student tax, but they (UCFV) handled it a lot better than the last time," Tisdale told The Cascade after the forum was finished. "I like it better now that it's run by the college instead of Execu-Park." The current proposal may provide job opportunities for students. Parking lot attendants will be required to patrol the parking lots, and Jones said students will be given the chance to apply for the positions. . Although the idea of providing more jobs for students is a great on.e, Student .Union representative . Clare Goldman noted it may cause problems. "It co1;1ldere.ate m:iaw~ward situation between some students. Ticketing·a friend ish •t the easiest thing to do." A major change that the UCFV community will see is the <;:realism· of a. parking .appeal committee, consisting of students and TJCFV staff. . This.comniittee·will handle any complaints and appeals - for a $10 fee - by people who feel they have wrongfully received a parking violation notice. If the appeal is successful, the fee will be returned. Tisdale was pleased with the formation of the Appeal Committee, however he's not impressed with the charge. "The committee has good intentions, but I don't agree with having to pay to go to appeal," he said. "I'm not aware of any other appeal process in the college where you have to pay." . Other suggestions th;itarose from the discussions included ·i~stailing colle~tion g~tes at the cainpus entrances, where a, person. would pay upon l~aving the parking lot, a debit card system, and increasing course fees in place of pay parking.

The Cascade

Wednesday, March 1, 1995

Bike, Bus Shelters on the way for UCFV Funding courtesy of Ministry of Labour By Bryan Sikora Who'll stop the rain? Apparently UCFV will when new bus shelters and covered bike racks are installed on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. "The issue from our perspective is that we need to do everything we can to make it comfortable for people to use alternate methods of transportation," says Norah Andrew, Dean of Finance and Administration at UCFV. The project is expected to go for tender March 30, with a completion date of June 1 for both campuses. Funding for the initiative is being provided through a grant from the Ministry of Skills, Labour and Training. Costs for the covered bike racks are expected to be approximately $20,000. The bus shelters have been estimated at$15,000, although Andrew expects them to be a "bit more." The pay parking system at UCFV is a reason why the funding became available for this project. Andrew explained to The Cascadethat the Labour Minister offers incentives- in this case, bus and bike shelters - to institutions to establish pay parking, thereby encouraging more people to use bus and bicycles.

Similar to the bus shelters seen around various towns, it will be located at the regular bus stop in Chilliwack. The shelter destined for Abbotsford will be placed near the new Learning Resource Center. As a result, the bus drop-off and pick-up areas will be changed, moving from UCFV' s main entrance site to one off McKenzie Road. But don't expect to see a company logo on the bus shelters. They won't have (ldvertising on them unless "someone came along with some incredibly big bucks," Andrew says. Sites for the covered bike sheds are still undetermined. "We've got a couple areas in mind, but nothing has been finalized," Andrew says. The designated areas will be such that additions to the structure will be possible in the future. It is hoped that these facilities will cause fewer people to drive a vehicle to UCFV, thereby lessening the demand for parking and becoming more environmentally friendly . "On campus, the principle ways we have are carpools, and providing bus and bike shelters, so that people are encouraged to use the various modes," Andrew says. "We want to make it as easy a possible to use alternate forms of transportation."

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· Biking to UCFV will be more appealing come this summer. Cyclists will no longer have to hunt for a place to secure their bike when new bike shelters are installed on campus. Bus shelters are also being erected. Bryan Sikora Photo

The Young & The Questless Three youths talk about the past, present and future. By Len Catling If society is the mutt it appears to be, dog catchers are in short supply. Ambition flows freely in dissent. Inspiration is sold in baggies. Three social vandals are chillin' in a small basement suite on the south side of a town which is caught following the world's most followed symbols. Cash, crosses, and possibly a pinch of ignorance all push towards supreme capitalism. Spoonman, Lemoit ,and Tadow (their names are formalities as they were labeled long ago) seem at home amid the tepid haze of incense and candle smoke. The book shelves decorated with Rolling Stone and an assortment of political texts shout knowledge. Conversing turns to argument, to ridicule and back to conversing. The instability breeds thought which slowly hits theory. "lean honestly say I'm embarrassed to be a human being," starts Lemoit. "We take the earth, manufacture it into garbage then give it back. As if it's just supposed to be raped and then asks for more." "Man, the Greeks had it. A society based on intellect, not some malariainfested corporate jungle. Just sit in the sun and theorize," adds Spoonman. "I guess if we had some fig leaves and a toga we 'd be set." The more redness the speaker's eyes behold, the broader his vocabulary becomes. "Except there isn't a beautiful woman bringing us wine," Tadow says, his tone amplifying throughout the make shift utopia. He is a young, handsome individual in a hardened, cynical shell. True to his mind which drives him further from the organized chaos that he resides in. If it's not pleasure, it's business and what good is a suit and tie without a conformed soul to fill it. "You know what happened," his concentrated whisper dispels. "We simply forgot to tum around and see where we came from." "Everything is full speed ahead. If something is false, flawed, or just plain stupid, no alternatives are found." Spoonman says, suddenly halting his thoughts for a moment, as if he had gotten

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ahead of himself. "A weak link in a chain is mended not replaced. Destruction is good business. Be immune, don't question the power. If anything it'll keep ends in your pocket." Lemoit, who had tripped into a state of odd neutrality, rejoins the manifesto. "What kind of civilization names itself the rat race? It's like everything relates to some hamster wheel we're just supposed to be psyched to run around in." "In Peru, they eat hamsters, or at least guinea pigs," says Spoonman, creating his own personal Soundgarden. "I don't think cannibalism is the answer to our woes," Tadow fumes with sour resentment and strikes, not content with contradiction. "What kind of mutt-ass inspiration brought that verbal chemical about?" Lemoit interupts with a diplomatic reserve. "The full-out pacifist slays like an intellectual mercenary. Maybe you can run the wheel. Hypocrisy is a prided virtue amongst the elite." The trio laugh in melody, talk some more then stare unimportantly as the sun lifts its burning mass above the horizon. What does a superficial vessel passing through shallow waters hold for three deckhands intrigued by reality. They have been given an ultimatum. Do the chore, degrade yourself and soak like a sponge the materialistic swill. "Ah, to be unambitious and eccentric," spouts Spoonman. "It's worth it just for the way people look at you." "But one day you'll have to face these people . There are just too many to avoid," replies Lemoit. "Until that day, be chill and take pride in the fact you can see through corruption and hold down a couch like a mother---!" Tadow's statement , however defeatist, punctuates the attitude the three portray. See the crime and look eternally for the punishment. "If you don't know, you'd better ask somebody." Spoonman barks with his fist pumped high into the smoke which has gathered above him. Can it be any other way? There are times even when a sell-out can't be bought.

The Cascade

WOMEN'S

Wednesday, March 1, 1995

BASKETBALL

CASCADES

Championship Bound By Bryan Sikora Battling a couple of small butterflies was only one challenge the Cascades had to overcome as they secured a berth in the provincial championships. Their other challenge was the Capilano Blues, who were defeated 2 games to zero in the BCCAA best-of-three semi-finals this past weekend. The Cascades facilitated the exit of the Blues from the playoffs by beating them 64-51 Friday night at the Clearbrook Community Centre, then 58-46 Saturday night at Capilano's Sportsplex. "Capilano, to us, is a tough team to play. They have some really good talent on the team," Cascade coach Sandy Chambers said after Sunday's game. ''The nerves in the first game were definitely there and I think we all of a sudden got a little worried." Helping to bury the Blues was post Denise Rehman, who led all scorers with a series-high 31 points. She also grabbed 13 rebounds. "She played absolutely awesome," said Chambers of the possible BCCAA all star. "Defensively she's just a force to be reckoned with, blocking shots left, right, and center. You're not going into the middle without Denise looking to take the ball away." Also at the top of the scoresheet was Sue Parke with a total of 24 points and 20 rebounds on the series, while Brandee Fort recorded 23 points. The opening game against Capilano had the Cascade up 34-25 at the half, only to see the Blues fight back to within two points with 12 minutes left in the game. At this point, Carol Vinson stepped forward and tallied 12 points that led the Cascades out of trouble and on to the victory. "Every time she had the ball, she had it in the hoop," Chambers said of Vinson's hot hand Saturday night. "She hasn't been known for a great shot, but she's been working on it and last night had great confidence." The Cascades were more comfortable at the Sportsplex for game two of the series. Capilano only managed 16 points in the first half. "We felt a lot more relaxed, being up one game, but we still had

times tonight when we were jittery and didn't take care of the ball when we needed to," Chambers commented. The Cascades now face the Trinity Western Spartans for the provincial title. This will be a re-match oflast year's championship series, which the Cascades won 2-0. ''We'vegottobepreparedtobehitaroundandslappedat,"Chambers said of the aggresive Trinity squad. "If we hold our composure to that physical game, we'll do fine against Trinity. But it is going to be a battle." Cascade guard Nicole Schubert helped the Cascades to a victory over the Trinity Western Spartans last week. UCFV now faces the Spartans for the Provincial championship March 2-4.

Three Cascade players nominated to All Star team~· By Bryan Sikora Great skills and hard work have earned three Cascade women nominations to the All Star team. Sue Parke, Denise Rehman, and Brandee ForC who play for the UCFV Cascades, are nominees for the British Columbia Collegiate Athletic Association (BCCAA) All Star Team. First- and second-team All Stars are selected by the coaches of the BCCAA league through a voting process. 19 nominated players are eligible for the 10 All Star positions. Parke, a 5' 10" post for the Cascades, had an exceptional Leading the Cascades to a perfect season was #8 Denise Rehman. Sue Parke, year. Despite being double- and triple-teamed throughoutthe Brandee Fort and Rehman are nominees season, Parke averaged 13.8 points per game (ppg), while corralling an average of 9 rebounds per for the BCCAA All Star team. game (rpg). "I'm really MEN'S BASKETBALL honoured but

'Cades• Season Over ~:~;.t~~\! A season marked by close calls and near misses is finally over for the UCFV Cascades. The Cascades played their last two games of the 1994/95 British Columbia Collegiate Athletic Association (BCCAA) basketball season this past weekend, finishing with a record of 7 wins and 11 losses. The weekend finale brought the Trinity Western Spartans to town Saturday, who lost 72- 71 in an exciting, high-spirited game. Sunday had the Okanagan University College Lakers sinking a last-gasp three-point shot at the final buzzer to steal a 67-64 win from the Cascades. It seemed a fitting way to end a dismal season, as many of the Cascade losses throughout the season came from second half heroics on the part of the opposing teams. "It was a disappointing season," said a dejected Mike McNeill, coach of the Cascades, after the final game Feb. 19. "We lacked defensively throughout the season, and it showed tonight." But among the ashes of the Cascade season, is a BCCAA All-Star nomination for 6'7" Chris Spence. The forward led the Cascades on the score sheet throughout the season, despite being constantly plagued by injuries. "He's a great player and deserves it," McNeill said. "It would be nice to have him play injury-free for an entire season though." - Bryan Sikora

without my teammates," Parke says. Parke She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts. "It's just hard work. That's the only thing." Sandy Chambers, coach of the Cascades, says Parke spends many extra hours in the gym before and after practices working on her game. "She's a very tough post. She's got great offensive moves and gives everything to every ball game," Chambers says. "She scores 10 to 15 points every game, and gets 10 rebounds on average. Anybody that continues to do that game in and game out certainly stands out above the other players in the league."

At 6' 1 ", Rehman has improved considerably since the year's start. In her third year with the Cascades, she averaged 10.7 ppg, while bringing down 5.2 rpg. She has become extremely proficient at going vertical to block shots in her own zone. "She doesn't always score high numbers, but she is there defensively when you need her," Chambers says of the General Studies student. "She gets taken for granted a lot of the time, and doesn't get t h e recognition. It's her defensive skills that I think make· confiden<:ehasimproved,allowing heroneofthe me to take more shots and more Fort best posts in chances out there. Last year, I'd the province, pass it off rather than shoot." if not Canada." Fort ended the season with "The team's playing well, 10.3ppg, butalsoaveraged4assists so that's helped my game," . per game. Rehman says. "I think I've · Returning to the Cascades improved since last year, as well." next year, Fort was sought after by Thrownintothepointguard Chambers during her high school position when the No. 1 guard was graduating year. injured, Fort has become a "Whenshecameoutofhigh confident and highly skilled school, I recruited her for her shot," shooter. Chambers says of the sophomore. Once a player with little "She looks for the shot now, and confidence and raw skill, she has she's learned to ball handle and run become a leader on the court, the offense for us. controlling the Cascades' powerful "Without her bringing the offense and hitting outside shots ball up, how are we ever going to get with ease. the ball to our posts? She helps "I never expected it," Fort control the tempo of the game, and says of the nomination. "M/fl,that's important for us."

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ENTERTAINMENT

New Yorkertakes us Into The Futur-e Per£ormance artist takes over the Orpheum in Vancouver.

that I started squirming in my seat during these unnecessary outbursts of musical experimentation. She should have just stuck to what she does best, tell stories and manipulate electronic equipment. Luckily the songs weren't too plentiful or long. BlIT, By Jolayne-Marsh and not just a little but, she had amazing musical I guess I was pretty hyped for the Laurie Anderson accompaniment. Her band, de facto since all was preshow. recorded in her show her own ---The day arrived, February 8, and I was nearly trembling except with excitement. performance, was made I have to admit, I was impressed when I walked into up of the Velvet the Orpheum. I didn't know that Vancouver housed such a Underground guitaristfabulously ornate venue. Climbing the stairs to the balcony guru Lou Reed level, I was greeted with even more gratuitous guiding and (supposedly now her livechandeliers. in) , and none other than I found myself standing right close to the bar and chose the earth -shatteringly a Heineken from out of the ice. Standing around, swilling ~iant, and my favorite, with a much dignity as I could muster, I started noticing that sax anddrumduoofJohn I couldn't tell by the audience whether I had come to see Zorn and Joey Baron. Laurie Anderson or some jazz great. (For more about those I assumed that New York performance artists garnered two, look for recordings a small and palpably 'artistic' following. You know who I ofNaked City, Painkiller mean, the ones who wear all black, and round silver glasses, God, or Zorn's jazz whether they need them or not. They are always borrowing project). money, imbibe their share of the bubbly, and seem to get She .had a lot of invited to the best parties. help, musically and ,-----=-=-=-=,}':: But instead the place was filled with all types, from electronically, and she those art-types to typical middle-aged couples, business people, did not fail to impress. and those like me, who seemed to be underdressed, but I loved her use of excited. themult-mediastage. At As the lights dimmed, Laurie was visible walking one point her violin bow back-lit behind the three towering screens which predominated was rigged with a camera, the stage. Her show, Nerve Bible, proceeded to take on the with the effect of issues of her like. The focus was on the future, how we have providing an up-close and distorted image ofLaurie. arrived at this point in history, and where we are going. At other points, The mantra - introduced as a question she repeatedly asked ofJ ohn Cage in an interview - "Are things getting better she used electronic sensors in her hands, or are they getting worse?" explains her theme succinctly. The spoken word style that I was familiar with is the arnis, and chest to pound best stuff she does. Talking in an informal, chatty yet out, quite violently at mediated and mooulated manner, she told us about her real - times, the rhythm of her mind. All during the experiences throughout her extensive travels. show, the three screens Then she would ju~t break into song. I have to admit

were filled with rapid-fire images of everything from biological phenomena to high -speed clocks. In one of her opening remarks, she made the breathy observation "History is ... an angel. .. being blown backwards ...into the future." I think that Laurie Anderson is the angel. An angel who's blowing herself into the future.

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The gift that keeps on giving for years: permanent he·aring loss By Dallas J. Minister of Multi-Media, Sex; Drugs, and Violence The Cult-Feb. 14/95 -P NE. Forum Lookyhere,it'sSt. Valentine's Day, again. Well, actually, it was a while ago ... I have been busy, what with me being achartermemberof the Counsel for Immediate Universal Procrastination, in addition to all of my duties as The Minister of MultiMedia ...blah, blah, blah. Usually, this space would be reserved for me getting angry at all of you for your whining, fainting, pathetic ideas about love and all that. Well guess what? I have a girlfriend now and you do not. So I am no long era lonely, deranged, antisocial, narcissistic loser, I am now an occupied, deranged, anti-social, narcissistic loser. Forget you all. Being that it is an occasion that some ancient greeting card company devised so that you have to go out and purchase stuff that you normally would not buy so you can prove that you love someone, I

decided to give my love the gift that keeps on giving: permanent hearing loss. Yes, The Cult was in town and we went to experience a night of romance, passion, and stale air in an arena that is usually used for livestock shows. Where else but to celebrate your love but among a couple thousand other people, especially the three guys stoned out of their minds behind us? The opening band was a waste of space; so much of a waste that I have forgotten their name and will say no more about them. Nuuuh! After waiting too long through the intermission, The Cult hit the stage with such aweinspiring force that the sound tech could not find itin himself to rectify Ian Astbury' s occasionally malfunctioning microphone. Nevertheless, with Ian dancing like an Iggy Pop / Steven Tyler hybrid, the band slammed through a career encompassing set list that started with a track from the Love album. Always wanting to create an euphoric free

atmosphere for their audience, the song "Nirvana" seemed an appropriate choice. Moving quickly into Electric' s "Little Devil," The Cult was undaunted by sound troubles and the, at times, unfriendly acoustics of the Forum. It was an evening of highlights: the blues/rock/ballad swirl of "Edie (Ciao Baby)" was as strong a moment that any arena rock band has ever had, while "Fire Woman" was an unexpected midconcert peak. Whilst the older material stood up well, the crowd was especially receptive to the new material, with the 'rite of passage' "Coming Down" and the explosive "Star" framing their "comeback." Two songs which inspired truly emotional moments for myself were also new compositions; both "Black Sun" and "Sacred Life" were touching moments from a band that has made a career out of semi-macho posturing. Within these, the band has found new emotional depth with their lyrics and instrumentation that moves beyond the typical 'woman got me down'

mentality of most bands. On the other hand, almost nothing can match with Ian's "Baby, Baby, baby, I fell from the sky" as Billy Duffy struck the classic Sonic Temple pose during Electric's "Love Removal Machine." The closing song was "Earth Mofo" from the underappreciated Ceremonyalbum that drove the whole night over the edge: Ian stage-dived into the crowd, was passed in to the middle, and was raised on the shoulders of the enraptured fans, standing above them like a saint, himself. Crawling back to the stage, Ian proceeded to push all of the faulty monitors onto the floor of the stadium as the rest of the band left the stage. As the speakers howled and the sound techs panicked, he continued to wreak havoc on the eardrums of everyone in the building by throwing himself into the amplifiers on either side of the stage until they tottered onto the hapless stage hands. With nothing left in the temple except anarchy, Ian picked up a remaining guitar and caused

one of the most glorious feedback arcs to ever pierce the air, and then, mercifully, left. Watching from the wings, guaranteeing the continuation of this kind of power for the next generation,.was Ian's young son. The child stood approximately two feet tall, was clad in ear protectors, and mimicked his fathers every move, even going so far as to "moon" the audience of his own accord. Rock and roll. Bob Rock also joined them on-stage as The Cult promised to have a new collaboration out in the stores in six months, a rather swift followup to a hit album that was only released in 1994. I ain not complaining about the time between albums because ifwe are lucky, that will mean that The Cult will return maybe even as soon as next St. Valentine's Day. This is cool because my girlfriend and I are seeing a specialist and we are doing good: with the surgery, we should have our hearing back by then.

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Wednesday, March 1, 1995

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The Revival of A Dream UCFV Theatre -Dept. b-reathes newlife into the Bard's old favourite.·

The roles of Oberon and Titania, the Fairy King and Queen, are played by Richard Peters and Sile Mongey. Richard recently appeared as Algernon Moncrieff in the hit production of TheImportanceof BeingEarnest. Erin Wells, last seen as Cecily Cardew in Earnest is Puck, Oberon's mischievous servant. The two sets of miss-matched and befuddled lovers: Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander, and Helena, are played by Tina Molnar, Kasey Kieler, Andrew Smith, and PaulaAntil. The role of Bottom, weaver and actor extraordinaire, is played by Gordon Hamilton. Members of Bottom's band of would be thespians include: Heather Robertson as Quince, Ron Heal as Flute, Scott Tremblay as Snout, Tim Morris Snug, and Tanya Kozak as Starveling. Joe Fulgham is Duke Thesius and Lori Rippin is Hippolyta,. Queen of the Amazons. Additional members of the fairy world are played by Nicole Barnett, Nichola Bramble, Jenny Campbell, Alia McKeller, and Maureen Sawasy. Set design for this production is by Cathy Krahn,

It's a true classic, in which fairy and mortal worlds collide with hilarious consequences.

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Joe Fulgham (Thesius) and Warren Pullen (P~ilostrate) in UCFV's 1995 William Shakespeare production, A Midsummer Night's Dream. ,Playing at the Chilliwack Arts Centre, tickets are available by calling UCFV at 795-2814.

.Compiled by Monique Marchant Having fourteen sold out performances to brag about, the theatre department has confidently proclaimed their production of The StoneAngel to be one of complete success. Even though it may seem that the UCFV Theatre Department just finished one play, they are already opening the next one. A Midsummer Night's Dream is this year's Shakespearean production. Back in 1982, Dream was the first play that the UCFV Theatre Department produced that was written by the Bard. Because of its original success, and in celebration of fifteen years of theatre here at UCFV, a revival was decided upon. This is the first time in their history that a new

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production is being given to a previously produced play . On opening night, many member~ of the cast and crew from the 1982 production of Dream will be joining in on the festivities. Mr. Dick Bate, Vice-President and Dean of Careers, as well as a veteran of the 1982 show, will be hosting opening night. Dream is a fragment potpourri of love, laughter, and enchantment, that explores the arbitrary and ridiculous nature of romantic infatuation. It's a true classic, in which fairy and mortal worlds collide with hilarious consequences. Directed by department head Ian Fenwick - who also directed the 1982production,AMid!'ummer Night's Dream has a cast comprised entirely ofUCFV theatre students. Codirecting the production is acting instnict6r, and our 1982 Titania, Lynne Wells.

Highlights of 15 Years presented on four nights only April 26-29 Gala fundraising dinner will be held prior to an evening of theatre on Saturday 29th. · Tickets on sale soon.

with costume design by Zoe Dennison, and lighting design by Jim Wenting. Costume construction is supervised by Yvonne Krehbiel. Stage Manager is Gin Juanicotena. AM idsununerNight-'s Dream opens Friday March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Chilliwack Arts Ce~tre, with two half price . previews Marcb'l 'and 2:ani:h':ohiinuesMarch 4, 8,9, 10, and ' 11. Two special matinee performances will also be offered · March 7 and 9 at 12:30 p.m .. Tickets are now on sale at the Theatre box office on the Chilliwack campus. For information and reservations call 795-2814. The Theatre Department is running a fundraising campaign, whichispartoftheUCFVFutureNowCampaign. , 1,' Brian Banks, set and graphic designer for the original.-; Dream has donated onepf his watercolours ,to The Best Seat;~ in the House campaign, ·; ,· , Tickets are available at any· of the Dream performances, and will continue to be on sale at UCFV until the end of April when the draw will be held at the 15 Year . gala celebration. Fifty of the two hundred and six seats in the new theatre have already been purchased or pledged. Brochures . wi~ P,l~dg~Jovns, 'Vill be ayai~ple ..~ ,the ,lobby at A' MidsuinrherNight's IJream or one cad be sent directly to,.: you by calling the box office.

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ViolentFemmes Energize Commodore Soiled and bruised, Josh Young realizes that t.he music is what it's all about. When it comes to the Violent Femmes, I'm what a fire crew safely released her with a blowtorch and a jar of one would call "fresh meat". Vaseline (oops, that was the Alice In Chains show!). Though I've only been listening for two years, I Through intermission at the Commodore there is a don't measure up to the hardcores that have followed strategic jockeying for position in front of the stage, as the Gordon Gano and the boys since the days they busked in diehards make it to the gates at the front first and are front of concert lineups in Milwaukee for spare change and followed by the shit disturbers who sharpen their steel-toes attention. However, I have seen them live on three separate as they wait for the pit to begin. occasions in three different venues, and it is VF live that I did the bestl could, but when you are accompanied feeds my VF soul. by a 4'11" friend, it's difficult to maneuver properly. I was in London, England, last September, "finding Regardless, she and I and our third were there when the myself' on the first leg of a backpacking tour through Europe, when I discovered the Femmes were playing that weekend. I extended my stay in the musical mecca and was treated to a wonderful spectacle: the Violent Femmes, Live at the Brixton Academy. It was this experience that prompted me to slap down another thirty bucks for a ticket to the February 19 show at the Commodore in Vancouver, in hopes of witnessing a repeat of that awesome energy on stage. I was not disappointed in my quest. I weaved my way up the magical stairs of the Commodore Ballroom on Granville Sunday night at the house lights dimmed, and the trio took the stage to a midway point of the opening act, a thrash-punk band deafening roar of cheers. known as Possum Dixon. Though I'd heard the name As they launched into "Country Death Song," the bandied about before, I'd never heard the music; now charming little ditty picked everyone off their feet and that I have, the only word I can use to describe it is every spectator within thirty feet of the stage was an instant ball of steaming sweat. energetic. As I watched the lead singer in his frantic I was quickly separated from my entourage in the ministrations on stage (yes, he was ministrating the mic emotion of the moment, and a few minutes later, after a wild stand, it was quite obscene), an image of malnourished trip through tJie compressed group of bodies I was rudely chickens on speed came to mind. The man did not stop greeted by the railing of the crowd-control gates in front of moving, and in time the crowd's more dedicated musicthe stage. I said hello to the bouncer in front of me and lovers followed suit, as a half dozen bobbers and weavers turned my attention to the boys in the band, who were now in my lap.· swayed onto the trampoline, er, dance floor. As I calmly sipped my Kokanee and surveyed the Gordon himself was resplendent in a nautical print, scene from the rear of the floor, a group of test pilots to my Hawaiian-style shirt, cotton Dockers and black wing-tips, left demonstrated th~ ph)'.sics behind simple harmonic but it was not the clothes that interested me; he has one of waV(?m~tiop WP\•~d_io the 9'>8!1110$1Q~·~·1ess~tl}an•· the ,inost expressive faces· you _-willfind. in music. His rigid surface,' bouncing in.sync until one paiticulariy frail expressions ran _thegamut from joy to sorrow, ecstasy and young lady got her eyebrow-piercing caught in the rafters; agony, all in the blink of an eye.

· Gordon Gano's expressions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow, ecstasy and agony, all in the blink of an eye.

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The music was wonderful, enhanced by their use of various supporting instruments; among these alternates were adidgeridoo, a conch shell, xylophone, electric violin, and a tom drum made from a metal washbasin. Two of the musical highlights came early on. About ten minutes into the set, we were introduced to a brand-new song, "dedicated to Milwaukee's most famous native since we left," a 2 1/2 minute thrash call~d "Dahmer's Dead." A while later, when they began to show signs of tiring, Gano and the bassist handed over their instruments to the guitarist and lead singer of Possum Dixon, respectively, in the middle of "I Dig Black Girls," and after a great group of solos on trumpet and trombone by brass trio The Hom Dilemma, another stage-joiner, they finished off the song in fine Who form, wind milling through the guitar chords and crawling through the mic cords on stage like so many birds feeding at a worm farm. The standard songs came out in time, the ones that keep me coming back; songs like "Kiss Off' (the first song, my friend told me, she had ever heard with the word "Fuck" in it, nine years ago), "Blister In The Sun," "American Music," and finally, in the encore, "Add It Up." They came out for one final encore after that and played a new one to me, "Children of the Revolution" (I'm still trying to place where I know that name from), but the liquor license was up at midnight and it was time for Cinderella to leave the Ball. I realized pretty quickly when the house lights went up that it was too late, because my silken gown had turned into jeans and a sweater that were dripping with sweat (most of it not mine) and caked in dirt from the rail I spent the whole show hugging. But the clothes will wash, and the bruises in my ribs will heal; what will not fade from that night is the memory I have of a band that is unparalleled when it comes to playing small venues. . The energy they had on stage transferred to my mind, and as I was shuffled out the door by the steroidmanic bouncer (is an inclination to abuse power in the job description or do they get that in training?) and eyed the mohawks and piercings on the street outside, I realized that the music is what it's all about, no matter what you like.

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Canuck Hipsters on Saturday Night Live Is it my imagination or has hell frozen over? Recently I've heard details of hard-working Canadian acts finally getting the attention they deserve from the American market. Sarah McLaughlin has been nominated for two Grammies (That'sright,arichcountry'sJuno) and even though she likely won't win, this notoriety in the U.S. from their music industry representatives is very impressive. Sure she has sold a million records, but she still hasn't reached "diva" status, atleast to this point. And it has been announced

that The Tragically Hip, the gods of Canadian rock and roll, are scheduled to play (gasp) Saturday Night Live in mid-March. It has been reported that Dan Ackroyd, who is the host on that particular night, almost demanded that the Kingston icons have the opportunity to play this American entertainment icon. Keep in mind that the only other Canadian group to play SNL before has been the undeserving Crash Test Dummies. SNL has repeatedly been either a springboard orrecognition of US success, and I'm sure Gord has to know that this is their first an last big chance at worldwide success.

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By Len Catling Experience says that total comprehension is pure insanity. With that said, let's shoot some morphine and become aware. As you paddle up the river of corruption, watch for the gators. They are quite simple to spot with their suits, briefcases and swank uptown high-rises. Players until the end, these civilized reptiles exist by spitting toxins into our air and spewing oil into our oceans. The "game" is basic survival with looting and pillaging the key ingredients to success. Grab all you can carry because there is only so much. If you are going to give, find a loophole and tum it into a buck. If you' re going to take, bury the dead and the dying for good measure. But enough dissident psycho-babble. In the John Singleton flick Higher Learning, everyone from Noam Chomsky to Ice-Cube has referred to the game of fast business as a soul-sucking materialistic cesspool. Since even Twister came with a rule book, here's your game guidelines. 1) Be all you can be: This includes being greedy, manipulative and ignorant. Basically toss your morals out the window. It's the difference between a BMW and a Bobcat. 2) Fear nothing (excludes the Don and I.R.S .), trust no one: You' IIprobably end up loosing all your friends and companions; but what's enjoyable that can't be bought?

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3) Buy friends in high places: This one ensures all the benefits of corruption: drugs, money, and power. It even takes care of number two. Stuff cash into politicians' pockets; buy some pushers to pedal your drugs. Cops don· t come cheap but hey, they'll serve and protect you - if you keep their wallets full and their guns loaded. 4) Maintain a diplomatic frame with a redneck core: If you don't understand it, buy it and dismantle it. Help the environmentalists get back to nature by providing them a bed "with the fishes." First player to industrialize the rain forest wins. The "game" controls us, we are all players to some degree. The prices we pay, the stories we are told all act as dominos knocking this merry bureaucracy down. There' re a few ways to avoid the crazed contest with varying degrees of effectiveness. You could start a band, but beware of getting too big, or the corporate hunters will smell the green and release the hounds. Buying a skateboard and a notebook would suffice. Set yourself up in a cheap apartment. Take into consideration that atmosphere neutralizes poverty. Ride around the city at night on your board and write deeply worded street poetry. Keep knowledgeable and wait for life to come to you. Finally, build a shack in either the woods or on a mountain. Live off the land and smoke herbs until your stomach aches with laughter. Knowledge is the main weapon, as always, but a questioning intellect is true ammunition. If you fire upwards, don't miss, for the retaliation will surely be ballistic.

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were required by the development committee in early 1994, and a formal request was not made by the 93/94 Society at that time. However, we lobbied hard last semester, the College listened, understood the need for more space and we now have a Student Union Centre area in Abbotsford. In Chilliwack, the Union will be moving to a larger office with an attached lounge space in the new building. In addition an extra room has been requested for use as a student association or student club meeting room. The Union will move into the new spaces during the summer, and the meeting room will be available for those clubs and associations that register with the Union next year. On the social end of things, the East Campus Council is organizing a Comedy Night on the Chilliwack Campus for April 7th. Two professional co~edians will perform and the event will be licensed. All students are welcome, nonalcoholic beverages will be available for those not wishing to imbibe, and it promises to be a great opportunity to laugh before we all start to cry over finals. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. Student Union welcomes any comments, questions or suggestions. We are here to help students in any way we can; please take advantage, it's free. The office in Abbotsford is in E244 (beside the snack bar in E-Lounge), tel.: 864-4613. In Chilliwack, take the back entrance in the cafeteria to the Student Union portable, tel.: 795-2825. If the lights are on, then somebody is home.

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Going to Battle ·over ·Tuition H:ike UCFV Student Society became the UCFV Student Union on Monday, February 13. This signals a new direction for the representative body of UCFV students. A new constitution that gives foundation, direction, autonomy and strength to the voice of UCFV students. A Board structure that is more representative of the student body and recognizes the diverse needs of various student groups. ' A new name that identifies the power of unity. An organization whose purpose it is "to organize students on a democratic, cooperative basis for advancing students' interests, and advancing the interests of the students' community". To that end, the Union is acting on behalf of students to fight the proposed 10% tuition fee increase for the 1995/96 academic year. However, student support is a necessary part in order for the Union to present the College Board with viable reasons for forgoing a fee increase. Please take the time to fill out the tear off portion of the "Freeze the Fees" page in this issue of The Cascade. This is an important issue and the College Board needs to know that students want to be a part of the processes concerning decisions that affect them. On a lighter note, the Student Union Centre Sub-Committee made positive progress in acquiring more space for student use on Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. In Abbotsford, the E-Lounge area and the surrounding offices will become the Student Union Centre, with space for a club meeting room. Although we had hoped to acquire space in the old LRC area, unfortunately the space allocation requests

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t-1.P.s: How do you feel about corporate sponsorship on Campus; is it needed revenue, or a sell-out? "I hate to see it, but it's our only choice. It appears the government 's have different agendas. Is it any wonder." Jeff Tisdale 4th year Bus. Admin. East Campus Council Chairperson r-----:::::::l~~~~

"I think it's ok. The government is trying to cut back so much. There's room for :I private donors. I don't fi think it will hurt f1!anything. Ultimately it's going for the purpose of education." Angie Logan 4th year B.A. "I it worked well for SFU and UBC. I think . .·. that it would work here." Jessica McWilliams :: 2nd year Gen. Studies ·'

''It is kind of a sell out. It is an easy way out to just go to a corporation and say give me some money and we'll toss your name on a building." Lindsay Adam 1st year Gen. Studies

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Responsibility: lt 1s All Yours You cry for tougher laws, demanding that people he held responsible for their action. But what about a bit of personal responsibility for what goes on around you? Consider a drinking and driving related crime. Should it be a situation which even gets as far as the courts? Why do you, or anyone else, allow someone who has had too much to drink to get behind the wheel of a vehicle? There needs to be more accountability within our society. People other than the murdering driver should be held responsible for what happens. The responsibility has recently been placed on servers of alcoholic beverages. Bar tenders can cut people off, but all it takes is one irresponsible friend to buy drinks for the already intoxicated person. And what about those so-called friends who allow this person to drive? Sure, roadblocks are used, but the police don't catch everyone. People know that they've had too much to drink but will

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still drive, taking the "back roads" so they won't get caught. They'll drive slow, say that they'll be careful. It doesn't matter. If you're at a house party, sleep there for the night. The host would rather see you sleeping on their couch than in a coffin where you'll never wake up. · Why don't you use alternate forms of transportation if no one wants to be the designated driver? If no one wants to drive, then nobody should. Maybe you think that the price of a taxi is more than· you can afford. Take a calculator and figure out what your life is worth. . If your friend takes off and drives when they shouldn't be, phone and report them to the police. People care too much about what their friend would think of them for calling the police. Don't forget that you are trying to make a friend's life continue, not miserable. Don't drink and drive. Your drunken face behind the wheel of a car is not the last thing that someone wants to see before they die.

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BRYAN SIKORA, Editor-in-Chief MONIQUE MARCHANT, Managing Editor Contributors: Dallas J., Nolan Webb, Collee_nMah, Ron Dart, Michael McCloskey, Len Gatling, Caroline Higgins, Clare Goldman, Josh Young.Peter Scholz, Joelle Bremner, Jolayne Marsh, Jesh Chandra, Robyn Fentie, Devon Larson, Brian Kent.

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We Have a Basic Right to Free Education Dear Ed.: Education is a basic necessitynotaprivilege. To survive the world today post-secondary education is essential. I am convinced that Lloyd Axworthy' s proposals will mean the end of post-secondary education as we know it. Under Axworthy' s new system student debt will triple. Tuition at BC universities will cost 5,200 to 5,500 dollars per year. These massive increases in tuition will mean that students from the lower and middle income

backgrounds will not be able to afford to attend universities. Government is using this debt crisis to force students into accepting increased tuition, but students did not create the deficit. So were did it come from? The deficit was mainly caused by rich people and businesses in the form of tax breaks. An example of these tax breaks would be that in 1992 over 60,000 profitable corporations paid no taxes at all! !! These tax breaksamounttoover30BILLION DOLLARS each year. There is an alternative:

START TAXING RICH CORPORA TIONS LEAVE THE POOR, SOCIAL PROGRAMS, AND STI)DENTS ALONE! The end result of Axwothy's proposal will be that only the students who come from rich families will be able to afford to go to university. WE AS STUDENTS CANNOT ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN!!! We must protest these cuts and do everything in our power to stop the federal government from attacking Canadian Post-

secondary institutions. We cannot sit passively by and let federal government destroy our future. We must act now! What can we do? We can write letters to local MP' s, Lloyd Axworthy, and Jean Chretien. If these measures do not work we can take more radical action like the students in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands the Dutch government proposed cuts of 2 billion dollars to post secondary education. The Dutch Student Union responded by

blocking off the major railway station, and by doing this shutdown the entire country for six hours forcing the government to back down. Hopefully our situation will not deteriorate to this level. During the 1980's tuition fees increased 200%. Students are angry and we are not going to take these tuition increases any more. It is time to start taxing the rich and leaving social programs, the poor, and students alone! Thank-you! Robin Price

Melanievs. East Timor: ExpandYourVision to World Dear Ed.: As a member of the youth campus network of Amnesty International, I spent some time during International Development Week sitting at our information table. Our part in International Development Week was to launch our Indonesian campaign, with the aim of shedding light on the horrific situations in East Timor. We had petitions addressed to the Indonesian government at the table, and also hung on walls around the school. Beside our display was a table with petitions to the Canadian Government, regarding the situation of release of dangerous offenders, prompted by the murder of Melanie Carpenter. Day after day I watched hordes of people flock to the Melanie Carpenter table while signatures to the East Timor petition trickled on. Something about this plucked a string deep within me, so I have given it some serious thought.

I too am horrified by the kidnap and murder of Melanie Carpenter. I too feel the anger pain and shame of living in a society in which such occurrences are becoming all too common.But I am disturbed that the situation of East Timor, where a culture and people are being systematically wiped out by the government which conquered them, draws so little interest from our student body. It seems to me that besides apathy, fear, and possibly ignorance, there is something more insidious occurring here. I sense a desire in people when they are confronted with evil in their own backyard to fix it quickly. Let's just eradicate this blight on our sunny landscape. Let's change laws here, quickly, with no more involvement than the swift sweep of a pen. The problem with this approach is the narrowness of its vision. Yes, we need to put our signature to work to stop

our citizens from raping and murdering each other. But we also need to expand this vision to include people the world over. We are our "brother's keepers", and our brothers and sisters include all whose bodies are filled with the blood humanity. To be moved to action only at the point when evil comes to one's own neighborhood is to show a lack of involvement that frightens me. True involvement in the world makes one fully human, and this involvement is not bound by geography, nor possible through a single action. True involvement means making a lifetime commitment to speaking outagainstevil, and it is a lack of this commitment that I see in people's refusal to cry out on behalf of the East Timorese. Sincerely, Taryn Thomson

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Inforlllation Host~ ;Required Greet and direct visitors at UCFV's 20th Anniversary Open House March 31 and Apri.l 1 Chwk and Abby Campuses Any and all interested students Call Dave Stephen, loc. #2818 at 853-7441 or 792-0025

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Creationvs Evolution: Debate Rages On attempting to defend. The present debate between creationists and Modest doubt is a beacon of the wise. evolutionists is a case of bad religion (religiosity) - Shakespeare and shallow science (scientism). The Bible says The contemporary debate between religion little about the cosmological unfolding of the and science, on a popular level, tends to excessively galaxy, and when it does speak, it does so in the focus on the creation-evolution question. richly textured language of suggestive poetry. The The dogmatic position taken by both sides is word 'day' in Hebrew, has many meanings, both neither thoughtful religion nor responsible science. literal and metaphorical. There are zealots in both tribes predictable way of Science, on the other hand, can only speak distorung the richness and grandeur, the definitively and categorically about the hard facts questioning attitude and the sense of wonder that when an experiment can be observed and repeated religion and science, at their best, encourage and enough times to bring about predictable results. Since it is impossible for scientists to be present at celebrate. Copernicus (1473-1543) and Galileo (1564- or repeat the origins (cosmo genesis) and historical 1642) confronted, in their day, Biblical literalists. development of the cosmos and earth, it is bad There were devout religious people who read science to insist that evolution is a' hard fact; it Psalm 93:1 (the world also is established that it isn't, and an honest scientist will come clean on cannot be moved), interpreted the verse literally this point. Evolution is a faith position built on a and falsely assumed the earth was the centre of our contestable hypothesis. A healthy agnosticism is probably the best solar system. , Astronomy, with its more empirical position to take on the creation-evolution debate. approach, proved otherwise. The Bible was written Physics, of course, since the turn of the century, in in many different genres, and those who don't the area of quantum mechanics, subatomic research know the difference between the poetic and and the 'uncertainty priQciple' has been quick to scientific approach to life argue for the tentativeness and fragility of level, inevitably discredit the dialogue replaces debate and both are· enriched very text they are and deepened .

By Ron Dart

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: Anyone witnessing a pedestrian accident in front of the • Abbotsford campus on January 28th, 1995 during the student : protest, please call Dolphin Investigations at s5o;.1112.

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Flower Abuse!? -ByColleen Mah ~.

.Topic #622: Anatomically oerrect flowers, Snow $novels and Blue Eyes /'I'-~

· ·, .,,~ I was at a coffee shop a while ago, .a9't I noticed that they also sell rosehip tea. ""' ROSEHIP? Since when did roses e hips? Are roses being slaughtered·' "-1' lif-"thethousands, just so that we can ~sume their hips?! (What a sick and ~ted world we in.) This is a real ~ironmental concern, ladies and fD!ltlemen, bereadytopicketatamoments

atMice. Well folks, you can put away the .'~a and snow boots-the brief snow •~~kisover. It was fun for the day, as long . 1fSyou weren't stuck on the bndge or --~ding down a steep hill with worn out season tires. Good smashing fun, I '! But just like Frosty it melted away, we' re left with the familiar Lower

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Mainland rain. (Blah, blah, blah.) Recently I went to see the movie "Legend of the Fall." I rate it a 7.5 out of 10. Is it true that this movie was filmed in Canada? The scenery was just breathtalcing... but apparently that was not the only thing that left audience members panting. _Ladies: what is this big rave about Brad Pitt in this movie?! Maybe if he showered and shaved once and awhile, but overall he was a borderline Neanderthal! Sure, he has a nice pair of baby blues but so does Anthony Quinn ... And lastly a certain someone wanted me to mention him, so in his "honour" I would like to say: "Gavin" not only can I kick your butt in a snowball fight, but I can now beat you at a game of pool!! Thanks to you, my career as a pool shark is really talcing off now. Well UCFV, good luck on your mid-terms! Study lots and oh, how is that theory on osmosis doing?!

CRIM NEWS

Lock em All Up 1

Have your arch nemesis, or your best friend, incarcerated by the Crim Student Assoc. By Clare Goldman It's time to get ready for that slide into spring ....with the burst of nature comes ·the burst of papers and exams. If you' re like me, at this time of year school resembles a bad cold you can never seem to get rid of. So to alleviate the sickness of school the recommended treatment is a dose of partying and a spoonful of revenge. "Revenge?" you say .... yes, my friends it's time to put your favourite faculty member or friend behind bars!!! Monday March 20th is CJSA Arrest Day. For a small fee you can exact your revenge on say ...Martha, Doug, Daryl, John, Terry, Scott or any other faculty member for the infliction of germs like that 25 page paper, that huge text book they made you read, that surprise quiz, that essay exam you only had an hour to do, that talcehome exam that took you 3 days to complete or any other real or imagined diabolical learning experience you had. For the paltry sum of $10 we will arrest and charge the alleged offender ($3 for fellow students). Of course they have the right to a fair trial with the full protection of the charter, but hey, the judge may be one of those judicial activists (yes, Scott I do pay attention in class) and using his/her powers

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of "discretion" and case law, who knows what judgment will be passed. We, of course, have no control over the Court's decisions. But then again, the Charter goes give them the right to bail, and as this is a democracy (Supremacy of the Law) they can make bail by raising it from sympathetic persons. $10 for faculty, $5 for students or one hour in jail. All proceeds to a good cause (Scholarships) -- fun guaranteed! The prosecutors office will be open in the Great Hall in a couple of weeks to talce offense charges and employment opportunities are available for police officers, corrections officers, court reporters, judges, defence lawyers and prosecutors. There is no pay and no benefits, but we will give you a good reference. See your CJSA rep for applications or sign up with the prosecutors office. In other news, jackets are availab!e. See Cameron in the bookstore to order. With your $20.00 deposit your fashionable, "everyone wants one", "where did you get that great jacket" will arrive in 4 to 6 weeks. KEGGER .....More than 35 students took advantage of the partying cure (as mentioned above) last Wednesday. The CJSA keg video night went off without a hitch, not much video watching but lots of good medicine. Seems that plans are in the works for another one in the near future, probably in conjunction with a camp out.

Poet's Grunttes Column I

Bri.an Kent

Poet's ColumnII He is very tidy, and always smells of Zest. That is what / like the smell.

WRITING POETRY Oh poetry, oh poetry/ How I hate my poetry/ You make me worry, you make me fret, The nightmares resulting make my palms sweat.

We play frisbee in the summertime. Maybe have a popsicle after. He likes the blue ones, I have the red, I've never figured outwhat the blue ones taste like. -the red ones are cherry. When it is cold, we go to the movies, or for coffee. Sometimes just rent a video.

The lines to follow Will often be hollow; God, spare me from verses, They haunt me like curses/ By Peter Scholz

A VHS.

We like to just listen to the radio. Sing along with the overplayed songs.

window pane The wind has been trickling into my window and my eyes blowing out across the street peering into the wary trees on the hill. Looking for anything that will envelop me, something to discourage me from oblivion. Each quiet night calls back to me from each breath attaching its limbs to my chest and crying; Come to us and leave your days, feel for yourself our wandering spirits of thought .. and I can but whisper back; i can't i haven't the strength to unfocus my eyes from the street lights and sidewalks that cage me. i have only myself to offer and to hold and the darkness only blows in my face, bringing tears to my eyes. I cry out Wait/ Please don't leave me tonight! You cannot dangle your pleasures, Night, like thirty pieces of silver and not let me caress even the thoughts that you hold. How easily I would loosen my belt and toss my shoes if only I know how. So long have I sat at this window and prayed that the smallest glimmer of love would fall into my arms just before I closed the curtains to protect me from t he fantasies of the open window. So many tears have I mixed with yours upon the windowpane, and so often have you hid me from the laughing moon. So many hours have I dreamt that I could summon the power to bring a woman closer to me, and to hold my hand as I fell asleep. An still I lie awake.

With Love, from Calgary

If you've seen him, tell him he's missing. By Robyn Fentie

Aug.12

I Love you,

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Not only for what you are, But for what I am When I am with you. /Love you, Not only for what you have Nov. 11 Made of yourself Deer season will start soon. I can't imagine anyone wanting to kill such a gorgeous But for what you are making me. creature. Hope it will snow soon. I love it here. / Love you, D 2 _,_ ~~-:-:~· -,- -·~1 l=.or:.t~9:parJ.~O!!f'..e)t:,ftty.9_uJ~rin,g ec. , • • - . . out; . .. Calgary is tl1emost beautiful place on Earth. The leaves are turned all the colours and shades of Red and Orange. Went for a ride through the beautiful mountains and saw some Deer. They are so graceful, certainly they are the most-wonderful animals on Earth. This must be Paradise. I love it here.

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It snowed last night. Woke up to find everything blanketed with white. It looks like a post card. We went outside and cleaned snow off the steps and shovelled the driveway. We had a snowball fight(I won) and when the snow plough came by, we had to shovel the driveway again. What a beautiful place. I love Calgary.

/ Love you, For putting your hand into my heaped up heart, And passing over all the foolish,

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weak things That you can't help dimly seeing there. And for drawing out into the light All the beautiful belongings that no one else searched so hard to find.

More snow last night. I love it, tlle snowplou~h did his trick again to tlle driveway. I love it here.

Dec. 19 More snow last night. Couldn't get out of tlle driveway to get to work. I am exhausted from shovelling snow. Fucking snowplough. Dec. 22 More of tllat white shit fell last night. I've got blisters on my hands from shovelling. I think the snowplough hides around tlle curve and waits until I'm done shovelling the driveway. Asshole! Dec. 25 Merry Fucking Christmas! More friggen snow. Ifl ever get my hands on the son of a bitch who drives tllat snowplough, I swear I'll kill tlle bastard. Don't know why they don't use more salt on the roads to melt the fucking ice. Dec. 27 More white shit last night. Been inside for three days excepts for shovelling out tlle driveway after tlle snowplough goes tllrough every time. Can't go anywhere, car's stuck in a mountain of white shit. The weatherman says to expect anotller 10" of tlle shit again tonight. Do you know how many shovels full of snow 10" is? Dec. 28 The fucking weatherman was wrong. We got 34" of that white shit tllis time. At this rate it won't melt before next summer. The snowplough got stuck up the road and that bastard came to the door and asked to borrow my shovel! After I told him I had broken six shovels already shovelling all tlle shit he pushed into my driveway, I broke my last one over his fucking head. Jan.4

But it is too late for now, for the Night she waits for no one and does not have the strength to watch. Instead she sobs softly by my window · with her arms just far from touching me awake until day. By Michael Mccloskey

Being In Love

Moved to our new home in Calgary. It is so beautiful here. The mountains are so majestic. Can hardly wait to see them with snow covering them. I love it here.

Finally got out of the house today. Went to the store to get food and on tlle way back, a damned deerran in front of the car and I hit it. Did about $3,000 damage to the car. Those fucking beasts should be killed. Wish tlle hunters had killed them all last November.

May3 Took the car to the garage in town. Would you believe the things is rusting out from tllat fucking salt they put on the road?!

May JO Moved to British Columbia. I can't imagine why anyone in their right mind would ever live in that God forsaken province of Alberta.

I Love you, Because you are helping me to make Of the lumber of my life Not a tavern, but a temple; Out of the works of my everyday Not a reproach, but a song. I love you, Because you have done more than any Creed could have done to make me happy And more than any fate could have done to make me happy. You have done it Without a touch, Without a word, and without a sign. You have done it By being yourselt And perhaps that is What being in love is, After all ... By Jesh Chandra

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