The Cascade Volume 8 Issue 1 2000-09-04

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Sarah CONNER editor-in-chief

Dave PETERS production Dean HUSTON managing editor Christopher BOLSTER news & features editor

Jessica DANYLCHUK sports & arts editor

The Cascade is the UCFV students' free press. Editorial content in 100% separate from the students' governing body, the UCFV Student Union. The Cascade is published sixteen times per year, from September to April. The Cascade has a circulation of two thousand papers, distributed through out Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission. The Cascade is a proud member of the Canadian University Press, a national cooperative of university and college newspapers. The Cascade follows the CUP ethical policy concerning material of prejudicial or oppressive nature.

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WELCOME

"When you speak, your words echo only across the room or down the hall. But when you write, your words echo down the ages" -Bud Gardner.

A few weeks after I was hired as Editor in Chief I was riding the morning bus to work trying to wade my way through the jungle of ideas and concerns about running a college paper. My mind wandered to a daydream state and I saw myself in an exotic location busily wiring a story to a paperback home. It came to me that I'm going to be a journalist. I've always wanted to be a writer and for the last six years I've been working in journalism but that day I knew that for my life's path I was going to be a journalist.

My late_grandfather was a journalist and spearheaded a number of newspapers as editor in chief in northern BC and the Ottawa region. Although he left this world while I was still a baby, he passed on to me the love of language and a somewhat magnetic draw to newsprint.

There are two past editors that I am fortunate and proud to call my friends; one, Chris Bolster, I am pleased to have on staff returing to the Cascadefrom a summer as a reporter for the Chilliwack Progress. Good timing allowed me to spend time with another Cascade alumni Paul Becker, as he stopped in town before heading to Taiwan where he now lives and teaches English. It is a rare experience to know and befriend the men who once held the position you do now. •1 value these two men as journalists, editor and friends, and I offer an advanced appreciation for their allowing me to use them as resources for knowledge andI inspiration.

I would like to welcome all my fellow students to the 2000/2001 school year, especially welcome to Volume 8 of the Cascade. I know it will be an exciting, successful year. Someone I admire greatly described it best by saying "the Cascadeisn't a different ship this year, it simply has a different captain". It is with confidence and pride that I introduce and invite all to come into our office and meet the rest of the crew.

I urge you to take advantage of your student newspaper, whose mandate is to provide a voice for students, and come in to be a part of what I know will be one of our most successful years ever.

Sarah Conner Editor In Chief

•Contributors

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Snodgrass new dean of science at UCFU

Dr. Jackie Snodgrass has been appointed as the new Dean of Science, Health, and Human Services at the University College of the Fraser Valley.

The Agriculture, Health Sciences, Science (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Kinesiology and Physical Education, Math and Statistics, Psychology, Early Childhood Education/Child and Youth Care, and Social Services/Social Work departments will report to her.

Snodgrass replaces Dr. Wayne Welsh, who was recently named to the new position of Vice President, Academic at UCFV.

She has been employed , at UCFV since 1991, first as a psychology professor and more recently as head of the Psychology department.

Originally from Iowa, Snodgrass earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at North Carolina State University in 1980 and her master's degree and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of British Columbia in 1985 and 1992, respectively. Her specialties were perception and cognition and environmental psychology. •

Before completing her postsecondary educ~tion, Snodgrass worked as a journalist and served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to her department head duties, she has served on numerous committees at the university college, coordinated the department heads group, chaired the arts curriculum committee, and been coor vice-chair of two departmental reviews. She has also been a vice president of the Faculty and Staff Associktion.

Snodgrass says her background in psychology and teaching experience will be useful in her new role as Dean.

"I have the ability to see different points of view and share them with the various parties and the group as a whole, to act as a bridge. It's a skill I use in teaching and I think it's needed at UCFV. When I was a department head, I realized that people trusted me and I tried to look out for the good of everyone, and not to play favourites."

An avid rock and mountain climber, Snodgrass enjoys the easy access to the outdoors that the Fraser Valley provides.

"If I'm not working and it's not raining I'm climbing. If it's raining, I'm climbing indoors!"

She lives in Chilliwack, and will be based at ,the UCFV Chilliwack campus, where some of the programs that she will be overseeing are also based.

Student loan band-aid

By Christopher Bolster

The federal government has struck a deal with the banks to continue managing the Canada Student Loans until February 28. The move has UCFV stuaents breathing a sigh of relief even though it is only a temporary fix, says UCFV Student Uniori Spokesperson Janet Gehrmann.

"Changes are progressing as scheduled and there will be no interruptions in the delivery of Canada Student Loans for the 2000/2001 school year," says Thomas Townsend, Canada Student Loans Program Director General.

Without a plan for the disbursement of the federal loans, UCFV Students were getting a little antsy about the status of the Program, says Gehrmann.

However, the Federal government has ensured that students will not notice any disruption of service when they go to get their money at the beginning of September.

"From a student's perspective, there will be very little difference in how they will receive their money," confirmed Mr.Townsend.

Ms. Gehrmann disagrees

though, stating that students will be required to jump through more hoops than last year to get their money and maintain their interest-free status while attending classes during the year.

"Students who are taking out loans again this year, (depending on who they banked with before), will now possibly need to go to three different banks with different forms, says Ms. Gehrmann. "Plus they . have introduced additional forms to apply for interest-free status of previous loans. We hope it will run smooth, but are trying to prepare for the opposite/'

As of August 1, 2000, the federal government is assuming the administration of the Canada Student Loans Program. Financial institutions will continue to disburse Canada Student Loans for a period of seven months while the federal government finalizes the process of securing a service provider. The role of a service provider will be to establish Canada Student Loan accounts, maintain contact- with borrowers, and administer loans once repayment begins. It is expected that a service provider will be in place to manage

UCFU

rece1ues tech grant

By Christopher Bolster

The University Coflege of the Fraser Valley received some unexpected money from the BC government last week.

A technology grant of $112,255 miaans UCFV students will have better access to online courses and better facilities for technology based programs.

"Basically this is_ an additional grant to recognize that we are having a considerable problem with the demand for high technology at the university college," says· Skip Bassford, president of UCFV.

The Ministry of Advanced Education is providing a one-time grant of $2.5 million for colleges, university colleges and institution ·to buy more equipment this year.

"Access to the latest equipment and technology at our postsecondary institutions is essential to help link British Columbians to opportunities in our growing knowledge-based industries," says advanced education minister Graeme Bowbrick.

The minister says school • administrators have been putting pressure on his ministry to make sure students are being educated and trained with cutting edge technology.

"Today's learning environments must prepare people for today's technology-rich work environments," he says. "This extra funding for technology sets the stage for exciting developments in distance education, creating more 'wired' classrooms and complementing the Provincial Learning Network."

Mr. Bassford agrees and says one of the goals of UCFV is to make education relevant and practical to the job market.

"We will be putting the money into three general areas," he says. "Technology programs like the Trades, Agriculture and Graphic Design will receive money to upgrade their equipment. We will also develop further our Canlearn online courses. In addition to putting money into the new provincial electronic application and transcripts system."

Nikki Mccallum of the Ministry of Advance Education says that the reason that some schools received more money than others is that a funding formula was established. The amount of money each school received is based on a simple formula. It is based on the number technology programs offered and the number of students at a school.

and administer student loans by March 2001, says Mr. Townsend.

"I fail to see why it took so long to come up with a 'plan' when they knew it would be required since last March, possibly even before that," says Ms. Gehrmann. "Its added stress for students on loans, at a time when stress is already high."

This bridging measure is costing Ottawa about $69 million in transaction and interest fees, says Mr.Townsend.

Jackie Snodgrass new Dean of-Science, Health , and Human Services.

New computer certification options

By Chris Bolster

Technical support is in demand, and to help Fraser Valley residents take advantage of computer and Internet-related career opportunities, UCFV Continuing Education now • offers several certification options.

These state-of-the-art, widely recognized . certificati_on options are presented in cooperation with other institutions and professional organizations. You can register now for a free information session, taking place on Wednesday, September 6, on the Abbotsford campus. "The network and information technology world is rapidly expanding an~ qualified people are needed to keep It going," says program director Rick Barker.

"These certifications are respected and sought after by employers. By working with (?ther institutions and various professional bodies, we are able to offer highquality computer training that really prepares individuals for the exciting Jobs that are coming up now and in the near future."

Certification pro9rams include A+, i-Net+, Network+, Microsoft • Certified Systems Engineer, and Linux Professional Institute Certification. UCFV is also working in conjunction with the University of Victoria to offer courses leading to its popular certificate in Computer Based Information Systems

at UCFU

(CBIS), and with !'rosoft Trainin~. to offer courses leading to the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) designation.

"We are very excited to be part of the CBIS program, which emphasizes the development of management skills and technical knowledge, and applies them to the information technology field," says Barker. "This program also looks at the effect of teclinology application decisions on individuals, organizations, and"Thesociety."

CIW certification validates critical job skills for Internet professionals, and establishes an individual as an expert in vender-neutral Internet technologies," adds Barker.

"This certification is endorsed by the three largest webmaster associations in ·the world, including the 14,000-member International Webmasters Association, as well as the Internet Certification Institute, and the Association of Internet professionals."

For more information on these certification programs and other computer training and upgrading opportunities, or to register for the information session, contact Rick Barker at 864-4616 or 792-0025, local 4616, or email barkerr@ucfv.bc.ca. A compete list of courses is available by visiting the UCFV websit at www.ucfv.bc.ca/ce.

Student actiuity center funding problem still stalling

student's gym

Construction could start as • early as January 2001, for a Student , Activity Center, but some students are wondering if we're getting what we bargained for. During the spring semester, the Provincial Government announced their commitment to provide $1.4 million for constructing this building. The Student Union Society (SUS), acting on a student referenda held in 1996 and again in 1998, will contribute $1 million from a $15 student fee for 1O years, to commence once the structure is completed. Another half million will be contributed out of the Legacy Fund, a fee all students pay each semester.

The plans for the Student Activity Center are over budget. During the summer months, the Student Activity Center committee (SAC) which consists of representatives from UCFV and the SUS, have been meeting to decide what needs to be axed in order to construct a building within the $3 million available for it. Part of the problem is when the $15 fee was calculated; construction costs and interest rates were lower than at present.

Several things have been eliminated and others have been decreased in size in an effort to fit

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the building to the budget. The area surrounding the basketball court has been reduced to a minimum, as have the games room, the equipment storage area, the fitness centre as well as entrance overhangs, and the team change rooms/washrooms are now shared. Seating in the gym has been reduced almost destroying the hope of our teams ever enjoying the roar of a home crowd. The fitness centre change rooms/washrooms video arcade and office space, have all been eliminated and it isn't over yet.

The SUS is looking at several options in order to get this project on its way. One idea is to reduce the size of the games room, and costs of the food kiosk. Another is to axe the student lounge, games room and fitness center in order to build a gym we can all be proud of. The feasibility of seeking funding from; corporate sources has also been considered. Be prepared for the possibility of yet another referendum to raise the student's fee.

The Student Activity Centre plans can be viewed outside the UCFV Facilities office in Abbotsford, or in the SUS offices on the Abby and Chwk. campuses. • Let your student rep know what you think of the situation, a Student Activity Centre deserves the student's opinions.

New-to-You Store a unique money saver

e Abbotsford SalvationArmy is pleased to _ announce the grand reopeningof its renovated store. The New to You Store and Care and Share Centre on Cyril Street in Abbotsfordis open six days a week.

The New to You Store offers more than just great deals on clothes.· The centre and its staff are dedicated to helping people from all walks of life succeed personally and economicallyin today's sometimesdifficult world.

According to assistant Community Ministries Director Doug Siemens, 'We're here to help people. This is an alternate shopping experience.It's a good opportunityto stretchyour dollar."

An additional 117 square metres {1,300 squarefeet) of retail space has been added to the store, making room for 50 per cent more

clothing and goods.

The furnituredepartment has also expanded, as has been the.clearance centre where every item can be purchased for only one dollar.

For those lookingto furnish a home, a selection of professionally refurbishedbox spring and mattressesare also 1vailable.

One new twist at the store is the introduction of new goods for sale as well as all the great second-hand items. Dollarstore type items such as greetingcards, toys, and candleswjll make the store your one-stopshop- : ping destination.

Everyoneenjoys saving money,and the SalvationArmy wishes their centre to be just such a place for the community of Abbotsford.

But it's importantto keep in mind, the New to You Store is like no other.

Revenuefrom the store is put back into the communitythroughthe outreach programsoffered by the SalvationArmy .

In additionto the new store, the Salvation Army's meal centre has also been renovatedand will now be even better

able·toprovide hot, quality meals to those in need. All these retail servicescome·in addition to the work the Salvation

Army staff already does in other areas of crisis such as addictioncounseling and debt resolution.

Siemens says, "Becauseof our position as an organization,we can act in a role as advocate, negotiatingto help get people on payment plans when they are behind."

Whether you need a great outfit, a pair of old jeans for each day of the work week, or someone who cares to help you work through troubled times, the Salvation Army's New to You Store and Care and Share Centre is Abbotsford's solutionsand options headquarters.

'We're here as Christiansto try to help people in crisis.

'We work with people from all walks of life to put back into the community,"Siemens says. ,

JEANKoNl>A-WrrTEIT!MES

L-R Doug Siemens, Assistant Communities Mini~tries Director, Martha Braun, volnteer, Gilles Godin, store employee & Amanda.

Pointsto ponder...

musicianssingsaboutrights,do we get it?

By Christine Muise

On Sunday, September 3rd, two of my dearest friends and I set out for Vancouver to experience an evening with one of the most amazing singer/songwriters of our time. I have been a devote listener of Tracy Chapman since her first album "Tracy Chapman" came out in 1988. Twelve years of hearing her messages for social , change, revolution and the reality of the world situation and specifically of the_ experience of a female person of colour.

I had preconceived notions as to which the audience would be at this particular venue. I expected gay and lesbian folks, people of colour, feminists and humanists: all of which were in attendance. But of course the majority consisted of white, upper to middle class straight couples: interesting point to ponder. Is this the audience that Tracy Chapman sings to when she writes? It was interesting in noticing some straight couples dis~ like or discomfort of the gay and lesbian couple's show of affection towards each other (hands held or arm over shoulder). Yet hardly anyone took notice of the inappropriate display of sexuality committed by a straight couple who were practically having sex in the aisle during intermission

• Do people hear the words that she is saying or are they just drawn to her thick, strong and powerful voice? I really wonder! Do others

comprehend the issues of justice that' she writes about so clearly, and do they notice the spiritual growth that is evident in listening to the change in tone in her music. Her first album had much anger as she sang about revolution, domestic abuse and the lack of police response, and of someone not wanting to stay where she was because she did not fit in and others viewed her poorly. Did the audience

take these issues to heart? Two albums later she came out with "New Beginning," which tackles such broad issues as the destruction of the world by humanity, stating the importance of perhaps scrapping the systems we now have and starting over. Does society fully comprehend these statements? Some do I am sure, at least I hope so, or do they just cling to the

• songs that primarily focus on rela-

Sam Lam e·xibitto appear at Diane Farris gallery

tionships and the micro world of coupling?

Her latest album, "Telling Stories" is almost beyond description in its power, clarity and spirituality. The issues from my perspective placed on the table is the difference between how every person sees their reality different than another and their interpretation is thus open to disparity. She sings of our economic system and puts into perspective that all money really is, is really just paper and ink, yet we place so much focus and importance on it. My favourites in this album are "Unsung Psalm and Devotion" which I interpret as serious tracks in Tracy's spirituality and soul healing.

The concert first ended with the song "Give one Reason" to stay here. We were on our fe~t. clapping as hard as we could for just one more glimpse of this talented artist and perhaps one last song to ring through our ears! She came back out and sang "Stand by Me" and then with the entire Orpheum Audience rocking sang Bob Marley's "Get Up Stand Up". I was in te.ars. And then this voice inside continued to ponder, here is this room of over 2000 people all singing and dancing about standing up for their rights--and I have to question whether they knew which rights they were singing about. Was it only for their own rights or do they believe in really standing up for other's rights, for "until we are all free, none of us are truly free."

By Jessica Danylchuk

The Diane Farris Gallery located at 1565 West 7th Ave in Vancouver is pleased to announce an exhibition of new paintings by Sam Lam, opening September 7 and running until September 30.

In 1999, Lam traveled throughout Europe, accumulating many photographs in which he would base many of his paintings on.

Lam's new collection is entitled "Romanza", representing a years love affair with the images he experienced during his travels. Most of his work is based upon the sight of the autumn light bathing the forms of Antonio Canova at la Gypsotheque de Canova in the village of Possagno.

Lam was born in Guangzhou, China in 1963. He studied at the

Guangzhou College of Art before immigrating to Canada in 1981. He received a diploma in Fine Arts from Emily Carr College (now Institute) of Art and Design in 1987.

In 1993 Lam won the prestigious Xun Shu Award for his paintings exhibited at the Biennial Painting. Exhibition at the National Gallery of Beijing.

For more information on the Sam Lam "Romanza" exhibition, contact the Diane Farris Gallery @ (604) 737-2629 or find them on the web at www.dianef arri sgal lery. com.

Edwin and Templar at Rnimals

turned out to be worth it.

On Wednesday August 30, Sony recording artist, Edwin in cooperation with Rock It Boy Entertainment, performing at Animals Nite Club in Abbottsford. It was his second show in as many nights after playing at China Beach on the prior Tuesday.

I have to admit that I was quite surprised by the opening ac;:t; Templar. One would expect Edwin would at least have a recognizable opening act. After a few songs I was pleasantly surprised and had forgotten that this no-name group was only the beginning opening for an artist who could easily sell out any arena in Canada.

About four or five songs in the set I realized that the music filling the already packed club was something I'd heard before. You know those songs you hear on the radio about every other day and you like it a little more every time you hear it but you don't have a clue that it is? "Here We Go" frequently played on 99.3 the FOX is one of those songs. He show went from just good to real good. Now that I recognized Templar was good, I was curious to see what else they would bring to the table.

I had walked in the door at 8:30pm, it was 11 :45 when I started running out of money and began to get a little restless. Then the crowd began to stir. I stood up on my chair to see an entourage making its way on stage. I took a look at the posters on the wall one [ast time to make sure I .knew which guy was the infamous Edwin. Unfortunately not one guy on stage seemed to match the pictures. Then it came to me, Edwin's probably the guy with the mike in is hand. I sat back to enjoy this chameleon crooner put on his show.

The three hundred plus Edwin fans that had squished into Animals were finally getting what they came for. Edwin! I was interested and waiting still for the live version of track #7 "Alive" of his latest album titled "Another Spin Around the Sun". Although I ended up waiting one more hour to get my hearts content, it

Edwin, a native of Toronto, was formerly the lead singer of I Mother Earth. He left the band September of 1997 to start his career as a solo artist. Edwin's first solo album was released April of last year and has been well received all over the country.

Every so often I'd hear a section of his music and I'd swear I had heard it before but I knew I hadn't. This is what helped make the concert great; the comfort of familiarity breeds instant attraction.

It was unfortunate that I only saw Edwin for maybe ten minutes of his one-hour show as the room crowded against the stage. I did get to hear his music though, which is at least half of a shows purpose, and see how the crowd responded to Edwin's performance. Edwin had electrified the crowd.

It was time for "Alive". The suspense made the music sweeter. It was obvious that I was not the one who had been waiting anxiously for this song. The crowd roared as everyon!3 simultaneously realized what song as next and then faded into a muttered sing-a-long. This was the pinnacle of the night and was followed by a song that I think I once heard in a beer commercial.

The show was over and I started out to beat the rush outside for some fresh air. I was standing around the back, away from the crowd when I realized why the crowd had moved outside so quickly. They were seekers of autographs; pictures and some probably even wanted a little bit more.

As the night came to an end we requested an interview and were abruptly denied. It was a little disappointing but at the same time I found refuge in the fact that I would soon be able to rest. It was a long night, a loud night, a very goodnight for a concert.

UCFV Clubs Womans center

By Christin.e Muise

When I first arrived at UCFV, there was a room across from the Road Runner Cafe (and beside what is now the Cascade Office), which people were working hard to turn into something. What it was I was not sure, not until the sign went up on the door and the Centre was officially open. Most University Campuses have Women's Centres; these centres serve a variety of purposes. My hope is that our Centre can also provide some service to the students and the community through awareness campaigns, kindness, honesty, and devotion.

I have seen much happen in the Women's Centre during its three years of existence. We take part in raising awareness of important dates such as Person's Day, the commemoration of the Montreal Massacre, and the celebration of International Women's Day. We have a growing resource library th.at is available for use by both women and men on topics ranging from issues of abuse to novels written by women, to the complexity of birth control and abortion.

The Women's Centre can be a place where a woman can take refuge from the busy school setting and put her feet up, enjoy lunch or a snack and converse with the volunteers. Which reminds me, we are always looking for new volunteers who would like to spend some time in the centre

or who wish to help on specific tasks. We have had potluck lunches and discussions that are always thought provoking, such as a discussion on the word "Androgyny" and what that meant to individuals and to society. It was an interesting conversation because each person had a different view as to what this word stood for in the first place.

During the past three years we have also been compiling a resource list for women with varying needs. The resources are for women needing professional help regarding issues such as: relationships; help on dealing with abuse and other counselling such as for eating disorders. We have links to other Women's groups such as groups for single moms and help for women (young and mature) that are coming into postsecondary education for the first time.

The Centre can also be booked for women's study groups or other women's meetings. I invite everyone to pop in and say hello. Let's be open to discussion and learning new things, a univeri?ity is the ideal setting to do so. We look forward to meeting those we are yet to meet and we look forward to seeing familiar friends coming in the door. There are no strangers in the women's centre; there are only friends we have yet to meet.

Pride network

By Christine Muise

The Pride Network at UCFV began during autumn 1998. It consists of faculty, staff and students who have sexual orientations that are not heterosexual and also of heterosexuals who are supportive and "gay friendly". Having the Pride Network gives an opportunity for a minority of the population to meet and get to know some others at UCFV with similar _orientations.,

The meetings that take plac,e biweekly are business like, but over the course of the year it runs a film series and also is involved occasions such as National Coming Out Day, Human Rights Week and World Aids Day. The Pride Network is a young entity at this school and we are always looking for bright new faces with fresh ideas. If you wish to hook up with us, check the board that is located just outside the Cascade office (the rainbow one), it will list when and where the meetings are taking place.

for support, resources, and friendship. Discrimination against homosexuals, bisexuals and transgendered individuals is a real problem. There can be problems at work, with relatives and famrly and even within the education system. UCFV has a very good harassment policy and there are avenues that an individual may follow if they are having difficulties in this regard. Many members of the Pride Network would be willing to be supports while jumping through the hoops towards justice and fair treatment.

The Internet is another way that you can access information about the Pride Network. There is a campus group mailing list. To subscribe: write "subscribe" in the subject line and in the body of the email, and send it to pride_network@ucfv.bc.ca.

The pride network welcomes all new students to UCFV, we hope to see some new members to join our group and help with the organizing

Amnesty International

By Christine Muise

My first protest was with Amnesty International when I was fifteen. It was for the release of a political prisoner of South Africa's apartheid. I had heard of the problems in South Africa with the release of Donald Woods' book, entitled BIKO: a story about the leader, Steven Biko who was murdered while a political prisoner. This protest was not only taking place in Canada, but all over the world, most importantly, thousands of letters were being sent to South Africa demanding for the release of this political prisoner and for the end of apartheid.

Nelson Mandela had spent time in prison for political reasons since 1962, in 1963 he was given a life sentence for his involvement with the ANG (African National Congress). Spear of the Nation had begun uprising and making Mandela's words known nationwide in the early 1980's and the world knew of him later in the decade. This was when I protested and wrote my first protest letter; and also when the world celebrared Mandela's 70th birthday. (July 1988); he was still an inmate, wrongfully imprisoned.

In February of 1990, I cried as I watched Nelson Mandela away from 27 years of imprisonment. Not only was he free but he was instrumental in the dismantling of apartheid and even became the leader of the National Party and President of South

Africa in May of 1994. He was definitely a person worth writing and protesting for. All individuals who are wrongfully imprisoned a worth fighting for. They have little voice once they are incarcerated and those who are free and able are their only hope for freedom and change.

There are political prisoners and people facing unjust punishment for political reasons all over the world. There are human rights violations that need to be addressed. This is the purpose of Amnesty International. It exists to help give voice to those whose voice has been locked away or somehow silenced. We have the freedom to iwrite in Canada and have the power to enact change. As individuals in the UCFV Community, who come from all walks of life and all areas of the world, we should all be concerned about what is taking place in the world around us. Perhaps the person who sits next to you in class has a relative fighting for their basic and fundamental rights, wouldn't you wish to help? You can! Come join the Amnesty International on Campus.

We have attended a few protests but our main focus is on letter writing and on raising awareness. Change can happen, I have witnessed it myself: one signature at a time. Come and join the pen and paper crew, the office is located in A Building beside the Road Runner Cafe, regular meetings will be held Tuesdays at 7pm.

most importantly; it is a place where your sexual orientation is accepted. Come on "OUT" and join us!

Having a room on Campus is and planning of events. It is a chance something that we have been working to network with similar thinkers and towards. The Pride Network would like to be able to offer a place where students, faculty and staff can come

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transit is a tricky thing. You need to work your meetings, your schedule, and your life around the bus routes. New students to UCFV are fortunate to have "to the door" service when arriving on campus via the bus. It's a greet service, it's cheap and anything to help the environment can't be put down too badly. Here are a few tips to use BC Transit in and out of the college to your best advan-· tage. After 6pm the college bus only runs every hour (it's every half-hour the rest of the day), and the last bus connecting to anywhere else in Abbotsford leaves the college at 9pm. The UCFV Bookstore and BC Transit have set up two deals in one for UGFV students. College students are expected to pay the adult far of $1.25 (the student· rate only applies to high school students). However if you buy a month pass you'll only be paying the concession rate. Bes,t of all a month pass at the UCFV Bookstore is only $25 dollars, anywhere else in town you won't pay less than $30. Take advantage of these tips, go green, and save a few bucks at the same time.

2000 Fraser Ualley race

The final race of the 2000 Fraser Valley Race Series, as presented by the UCFV Athletic department and the Deerfoot Athletic Club, is fast approaching on Sunday October 1st. This 10km race around the Mill Lake area is set to begin at 9am. Each competitor will receive a certificate of completion, with prizes for the top racers in various age categories and draw prizes for everyone involved. Race entry is $20, official race tshirts are available for $15 each. Registration must be completed by September 17th, pick up entry forms at any UCFV campus. Mail your entry form and cheque to the Deerfoot Athletic Club. For more information: contact Mayron Neville, Race Series Director@ (604) 850-6769.

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men's basketball tryouts have been set for the evenings of September 13, 14, and 15 at St. John Brebeuf Secondary, times to be announced. The men are excited about their upcoming season and anxious to defend their title as National Champions.

The women's basketball tryouts have been scheduled for Wednesday, September 6 at Robert Bateman Secondary at 6p.m.

Good luck, and we'll keep you posted.

By Jessica Danylchuk

The Cascade men's and ladies soccer teams have been underway for a few weeks now, training camp ran from August 14th to the 31st.

Tom Fast, along with Aaron Williams are coaching the ladies team this season and are expecting the strongest squad in several years. This is a result of an extensive recruitment drive done in the offseason, leading the coaching staff to anticipate a much better team with stronger talent than past years.

The ladles held training camp at Bateman Park, their home field for games and practices throughout the season.

The women's team saw ten players return from last year, making room for the fifteen hopeful rookies that turned out at training camp this summer. By the time camp was over, only eighteen girls will remain on the squad.

Laurie Blakeway an exciting rookie out of Maple Ridge is one of the many new players that will upgrade their stri~i~g core, thoroughly stepping up the ladies team.

Jody Hanninen, a fourth year student, is returning with the responsibility of Captain again this season. Her assistant will be Mandeep Gill, who will also be in there fourth year at UCFV.

The ladies tied their first exhibition game on August 21 against the Michigan Madonna's. Goal scorers were Brooke Marsen on a well played shot to the far post and Christie Hunnyford on a penalty kick. Second year player Amber Prosser was in net. Overall, coaches were impressed with the ladies pre-season efforts.

Soccer tamp 2000

The men trained at McMillian Park four nights a week under the instruction of coaches Scott Fast and Ken Fernstrom practices will continue at this location throughout the season. Both S.Fast and Fernstrom are in their thirteenth season coaching the men's soccer team at UCFV and are hopeful of the upcom_ingseason.

Last year, the men's team finished fourth in league play, with three wins, two losses and three ties; they also finished fourth in the playoffs. S.Fast commented "the guys were a hardworking and solid team last season"

Al training camp 25 players in total were competing for eighteen positions to make up the 2000/2001 Cascade team. Among these twentyfive, thirteen were returning faces

Sean Hayes, a starting midfielder and a returning lead player to UCFV, was a member of the 1995 Cascade squad that'won the Provincial Championships and went on to the win the bronze at the nationals. Coaches S. Fast and Fernstrom feel fortunate to have Sean back, after he spent the last few years living in Australia.

The men's team also did some recruiting of their own on the offseason. Ryan Konarski, a remarkable goal tender out of Mission has feel he is ready to play at the varsity level.

Domingo Guarenas (DJ) is making history as the first international student to play for the UCFV men's soccer team. Guarenas is a native of Vanezuala where he played at the collegiate level at the University of Nueva Esparta.

Over Labour Day weekend, the men's and the women's teams hosted a tournament at their home field. Teams form Douglas College, University College of the Caribou and Green River from Washington all turned out for the long weekend tourney.

Ryan Konarski, out of Mission, leaps at the ball to make the save.

A beautiful head ball by Christie Hunniford is directed into the net.

Goaltender Amber Prosser diving to make a save at training camp this summer.

Domingo Guarenas (DJ), UCFV's first internation student on an athlethic team.

International opportunities at home

By Jamie McFarl-ane

The International Education office would like to invite you to the annual "Welcome Back BBQ". Staff and students from UCFV will be treated to dinner and entertainment at Karola's Farm on September 6. This event commences at 3pm, and maps are available in the International Ed. Office. RSVP at 854-4544 or by email to garciak@ucfv.bc.ca

The International Education Department at UCFV coordinates and acts ·as a liaison for international activities at UCFV.

The International Education Department activities include:

Assisting foreign students coming to study at UCFV from over 35 dif-fernet countries around the. world.

Assisting Canadian students and faculty who want to work, study or volunteer overseas.

Assisting UCFV faculties who want to participate in International

Development Projects.

Hosting and organizing student and faculty exchanges.

Maintaining a library of resource material on. International Education topics as well as the ski 11s needed to work, study or volunteer overseas.

Please feel free to drop in anytime to visit or enjoy one the many activities present by _ the International Education Department.

Consider finding an international conversation partner as an exciting opportunity to meet many new students. It only takes a little effort but gives so much in return.

The UCFV International Education Department also sponsors a number of recreational sports for all students. No skills are required and it's a great way to stay in shape, have fun and meet new people.

Robin Litzenberger SUS welcomes international studentds to UCFU