THEUBSSSEY 1 N Dazzling, S 1 funky head D lines E Founded in 1918 Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, November 26,1991 Vol 74, No 23 Making other people's decisions Adult guardianship still influenced by 100 year-old standards An estimated 11,000 people in BC live without rights to their own person and/or affairs. by Sharon Lindores There is no requirement in legislation to determine the extent to which an adult requires someone to take over her or his life decisions. A group of concerned citizens, organized The Project to Review Adult Guardianship (Guardianship Committee), to redefine political and social objectives, and to develop and reform legislation regarding substitute decision making for adults. One of the recommendations of the project is that "legislation must be developed which will permit an adult to appoint arepresen- tative to manage their finances or their personal care if the adult becomes incapable of making these decisions." This legislation affects everybody. At some point in your life you will know someone who could be deemed incompetent. You yourself have the -potential to grow old and should have the right to decide who should handle your affairs. Rob Gordon, professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University is a member ofthe Guardianship Committee and sits on the eight-person government advisory committee, which will create the final recommendations to go before legislature. Gordon would like to see representative agreements required by the government when an individual reaches the age of 19. Gordon said that BC laws regarding adult guardianship date back to the 1890s. "Now the first major reconstruction is underway since the last period of reform, which was in 1897." "The paternal property act, public trustee and the new mental health act that were passed between 1962 and 1964 underlie the model, philosophy, principle, and language ofthe 1897 old lunacy act and the 1890 imperial lunacy act. They tried to modernize the total effect, however there was not massive change of the function," said Gordon. "For the past 900 years segregation has been used to classify people medically. Prior to the 19th century, people were known as village idiots. They did not stigmatize, until treatment modes and institutions started to put people into boxes." Gordon said, "The laws are stigmatizing, depowering, ineffective, insensitive, and insulting. It is time for change both politically and legally." Today the philosophy of graduating competency is gaining popularity. The laws regarding adult guardianship, Gordon believes, must reflect this new trend in thought. Presently, two forms of adult guardianship exist: committeeship Legislation for adult guardianship Involve* everyone. One day, you will grow old too. These Issues will directly affect elderly people, people with a mental Illness, a mental handicap, a degenerative Illness such as Alzheimer's Disease, AIDS, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Chorea, Multiple Sclerosis, a head injury or stroke, and people with a severe physical handicap. gives representation of an alleged incompetent individual to another individual and the office of the public trustee serves as an official stand-in for someone who does not have legal status. An individual is deemed to be either competent or incompetent. "An individual can be examined by two physicians and declared incompetent on a medical certificate. This then goes to the office of the public trustee, who will take control ofthe individual's property and financial affairs until they think it is time to let go. It is an effective loss of liberty and it is unconstitutional," said Gordon. A study of applications for private committeeship made to the BC Supreme Court, covering the period 1966-87 concluded that statutory reform is critical. Most individuals never received the documents related to incompetency, were not advised that a hearing was taking place, were not present or represented at the hearing. Medical evidence was vague and hearings usually lasted less than five minutes. Gordon said, "Guardianship is a loss of liberty whichever way you slice it. Procedures have to conform to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [which they do not at the present time]. This means concern with due process issues." The Guardianship Committee seeks to open up the legislation to make it more flexible and receptive to individuals needs and concerns. The Project to Review Adult Guardianship was created in 1989, and has been working with a broad group of people, including those affected by the proposed legislation, to work towards reform ofthe adult guardianship laws in BC. Last Tuesday, 600 people attended a conference put on by the Guardianship Committee to discuss the proposed ideas. The committee involves over 2,000 people around the province and works in tandem with the government Interministry Committee on Issues Affecting Dependent Adults. "I have always hoped young people would take up the cause. People university age are involved. Four out of 100 are affected, three out of 100 are never diagnosed." Gordon said BC is "light-years ahead of the other provinces with our proposals. The joint government committee will now review the framework and recent comments and attempt to work through each component of the proposed new system with a view to implementation. "We must consider affordability, keep the project within constitutionality, with an effective connection between each component, co-ordination of existing services and creation of new services and producing the necessary legislation." Gordon said the earliest possible date for the legislation to be passed would be the end of next year, or probably the spring of 1993. SCHIZOPHRENIA Pat Louis has been participating in the Guardianship Committee since its inception. She has a son with schizophrenia and she spoke at the conference on behalf of BC Friends of Schizophrenics. Gordon said it would be -possible to incorporate young adults in areas where there is a significant overlap with the mental health act review. The adult guardianship proposal could benefit the schizophrenic society. Louis is skeptical. "I wish everything good for what you stand for, but what we want is early intervention. This condition has deprived so many young people. "My son sat on a wall at Commercial and Tenth for three months. He was dirty and had no money or place to sleep. Food and money were given to him by the neighbourhood. He would not ask for help and would refuse it. He wouldn't come home. I used to visit him once a week on the wall. "Young people from Safeway would feed him. People phoned mental health and they said they couldn't interfere because he makes sense. My son has an IQ of 140, he can fool people really well for about half an hour. Eventually he was sent to the VGH. But it was terrible for me driving by to a meeting I would see him on the wall motionless. What in the name of god was I to do—no-one would help." The causes of schizophrenia are unknown. The most common ages of onset for men are the late teens and early twenties and about five years later for women. The average schizophrenic has a perfectly ordinary childhood. "About one-third of patients have one or two episodes and recover—no-one knows why. Another third have recurring episodes throughout life, but with relatively good recovery between. The remainder have an ongoing illness," said Louis. "I want compulsory early intervention and assessment. Most doctors recommend four to six weeks on medication to get results. Early intervention could prevent further deterioration. "Self neglect shouldbe grounds for committal. Deterioration is allowed to go too far before compulsory intervention. "There is a whole section of youth not being cared for. All ofthe services are hopelessly overloaded. These people have great potential to make contributions in life. They should have a right to receive treatment rather than to refuse it. A lot of people don't accept the illness. They refuse to take medication, which can have horrible side effects. However they can be helped," Louis said. Literature said schizophrenia afflicts approximately one person in every 100. "I have always hoped young people would take up the cause. People university age are involved. Four out of 100 are affected, three out of 100 are never diagnosed." One out often schizophrenics commit suicide. "I would like to see young people put massive pressure on the government for more research into the cause and development of medication." Louis recited her favourite quote. "When we consider the impact of schizophrenia on the present generation (there are about 40 million schizophrenics in the world), we can conclude that no war in history has produced so many victims, wounded so many people. No earthquake has exacted so high a toll; no other condition that we know of has deprived so many young people ofthe promise of life."—Silvano Arieti, professor of Clinical Psychiatry, New York Medical College. HEAD INJURIES Eric Laity, the president of the BC Head Injury Association, has a son who is a client of the Public Trustee. Ross, was hit crossing the street and suffered a closed head injury. "My son did not recover, he survived. He cannot read or write, or walk indepen- continued on page 4 Classifieds 822-3977 RATES: AMS Card Holders - 3 lines, $3.00, additional lines, 60 cents, commercial • 3 lines, $5.00, additional lines 75 cents. (10% discount tm 25 issues or more) Classified ads payable in advance. 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MILLAR 733-6530 AFTER 5 PM I 2/THE UBYSSEY November 26,1991 NEWS Critics aim at Perry The UBC Dance Club stepped up to compete Saturday night at SUB Ballroom with everyone coming up a winner. MA CHIA-NIEN PHOTO by Rick Hiebert Advanced education critics in BC are starting to look critically at Dr. Tom Perry's lack of action as education minister. Both the Liberal and Social Credit critics say the new NDP government has so many problems to fix in the post-secondary educational system that they should start now. "The government is starting out being too careful. They are deathly afraid of making mistakes and that means that they may be too reluctant to start working on the system. If nothing happens, issues and students will fall through the cracks ofthe system," David Mitchell, the new opposition advanced education critic, said. "I fear they want to study things to death. There are immediate reforms that can be done and opportunties that can be lost through inaction," Mitchell said. Perry, who was appointed NDP advanced education minister earlier this month, had been NDP health critic in the last shadow cabinet. He has been keeping a low profile and the government has said nothing regarding its educational promises in the October election, including a one-year freeze on tuition fees. MacBlo pulls out and shakes finger by Charlie Gillis Macmillan Bloedel, Ltd. (MB) may withdraw its membership from Forintek Canada in 1993, but Forintek officials are doing everything in their power to prevent the pullout. Forintek, a non-profit research corporation, recently finished construction of a $19 million research facility at the south end of campus. The organization depends on federal and provincial grants for 75 per cent of its operating budget. The remaining 25 per cent consists of subscription fees from companies such as MB. In return for that money, Forintek sends the results and conclusions of their research to the companies to help modernize their operations. But MB's vice president in charge of Research and Development, Otto Forgacs, said Forintek may not be able to supply his company with information valuable enough to make its membership worthwhile. "We've had to do a lot of soul-searching as to whether or not Forintek can meet our current research requirements," he said. Forgacs added that Forintek's past management tended to focus on the needs of small lumber producers rather than large ones like MB. "Governments tend to be turned on by small industry," he said. "I suppose it is up to the current management now to indicate they can provide information which will benefit larger companies." Bob Stephens, Forintek's vice president of Business Development, said, "As far as we're concerned, MacBlo has given us 12 months' termination notice. That means we have 12 months to develop a better working relationship with them." Stepihens also said public knowledge of MB's reconsideration may create the false impression that Forintek is inefficient. He said Macmillan Bloedel has "the longest record of research and development in the industry," and the company's pullout could cause anxiety among Forintek's government subsidizers. "Obviously you understand the delicacy of the situation," he added. Another Forintek official, who wished not to be named, ventured alternative explanations for the notice of termination. "[MB] has their own research wing," she said, "and they may figure they're competing with their own department by remaining members of Forintek. Besides, times are tough and they could be taking a hard look at the bottom line. In such situations, research is often first to get cut back." According to Tom Manness, a UBC forestry professor, the misunderstanding may benefit Forintek as an organization. "Perhaps Macmillan Bloedel's announcement has opened their eyes," he said. "A lot could probably be improved at Forintek, but I would hate to see it done away with completely." Campus Xanadu no place for students by Charlie Gillis A suspended wooden walkway leads to the entrance of Forintek Canada's new Western Laboratory at UBC. The drawbridge is only fitting. After all, the huge facility, with its columns, high ceilings, and oriental rugs, seems more like a palace than it does a research lab. Last year, Forintek moved its western headquarters from Marine Drive to its new site on East Mall, next to Thunderbird Stadium. There the corporation built an office and industrial structure almost entirely of wood, to the tune of about $19 million. The provincial and federal governments provided 90 per cent of the funding, while private wood products producers supplied the remaining ten per cent. According to the designers, the building proves that commercial and industrial buildings can be made from lumber. Currently, lumber producers supply only ten percent of the industrial building market. But some students and faculty members have been wondering why private corporations like Forintek have any business on UBC's campus at all. Aside from a few 'adjunct' professorships and occasional joint research projects, there is little liaison between Forintek and the faculty of forestry. Forintek supplies information only to its paying corporate subscribers, and a Forintek marketing official said the company's library is closed to UBC faculty and students. According to Grant Betz, project manager of the new facility, Forintek's right to lease campus land was part of a deal be tween the corporation and the provincial government, with the approval of UBC president David Strangway. "Forintek was a non-profit organization looking for inexpensive land," Betz said, "so the provincial government granted the long-term lease as part of its contribution to the completion of the project." The "project" is, by most standards, impressive. In the octagonal reception area, four-by-six beams support a pine ceiling and a giant skylight. The building houses wood treating and panelling pilot plants, lumber drying and sawing facilities, and a show-case wood engineering shop, complete with computer terminals among the lumber and machinery. For the visitor, much of the panorama must be viewed from behind glass, in the presence of a company representative. An elaborate electronic security system protects the information li brary and central offices. If it weren't for all the wood, one would almost expect to see Captain Picard, Not many UBC students have seen Forintek from the inside, despite the company marketing rep's insistence that "the corporation does have a good relationship with UBC's faculty of forestry." However, UBC forestry professor Tom Manness said greater communication between Forintek and the university coul d benefit both bodies. "I think it can be very constructive for them to be [on campus]," he said. "BC could be number one in the world in forest products research. Perhaps a more healthy cooperation between Forintek and UBC could finally put us in that position." Mitchell, MLA for West Vancouver-Garibaldi, is also party House Leader. He taught history at UBC and SFU in the '70s and early '80s, and has written two books on provincial politics. Mitchell says he wanted to be named opposition critic for advanced education. "I feel very strongly about education," he said. "We have to take a comprehensive overview of the whole system, universities, colleges, technical institutes, everything. We need to co-ordinate our resources to ensure that BC's students have the ability to study in BC." Mitchell said he would try to be a positive critic who would work "constructively." "I'm going to hold Perry to his promises," he said. "One of my priorities is to ensure that our new government commits adequate resources to post-secondary education." He fears that with talk of a rumoured Royal Commission on post-secondary education in BC, that the NDP is preparing to stall on reforms. "If this is an excuse to put off what we need to do today, we don't need a Royal Commission. We have good ideas in the universities and good ideas in the advanced education ministry, so there are things the NDP can start on now," Mitchell said. The Social Credit caucus named veteran Fraser Valley MLA Peter Dueck their spokesperson on advanced education, health and seniors on November 19. Dueck, who preceded Perry as advanced education minister and is also a former health minister, expects that the new government will continue expanding the post- secondary educational system. "Perry should continue with several of the initiatives that the last government brought forward—the two new BC universities, college expansion programs and a second technical trades center," Dueck said. "I have confidence that the new government will not radically change from our way of doing things, but from hearing them talk, I would be very surprised if they did not speed up the process of fixing the problems that the system has." Brad Lavigne, chair of the Canadian Federation of Students—BC, hopes the new critics will be political allies of the student movement. "We want Mitchell to help hold Perry and his government to their word. Promises like an immediate tuition freeze and fund- ingincreasesbroughtstudents out in droves to vote for the NDP," Lavigne said. "Any help we can get to keep the NDP honest will be useful." "Students are telling me that if the NDP doesn't keep to its word, they are going to start working against the government. There's a lot of frustration with the system's problems out there," Lavigne said. "If the NDP goes back on their promises to students, it would be criminal." "We need to have symapthizers in the legislature, even if they have to come from the opposition benches." November 26,1991 THE UBYSSEY/3 (f, fr ^ Feeling alone in this universe? Trade your solipsism for hyper-realism at SUB 24IK, where a night with The Ubyssey will make you feel like a brain in a vat. ^ & ATTENTION ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS! Wednesday, November 27 at 12:30pm is the last day for your reps for Grad Class Council to show up if they want to claim a rebate of $4.00 per graduating students. This is FREE money! If your constituency is listed below, please encourage your council to find the required number of reps. Architecture 1 Arts 4 Commerce 2 Dentistry 1 Education 3 Forestry 1 Medicine 1 Music 1 Social Work 1 If you have any questions, have your rep contact Caireen Hanert, Grad Class President, at 822-2361 or leave a message in SUB 246. George Morfitt. FCA, Auditor General of British Columbia Watchdog of the public purse. The man our provincial government is accountable to on all fiscal expenditures. His clients are B.C.'s taxpayers. His job is to make certain the province's $13 billion budget is spent economically and efficiently. The responsibility is enormous. But George excels at turning challenging assignments into successful and rewarding opportunities. He has worked in many areas of business finance, which led to his previous position as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of The Diamond Group of Companies. He's been Chairman ofthe University of British Columbia's Board of Governors and the Universities Council of B.C. A municipal alderman. President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. And inductee to the province's Sports Hall of Fame. George's CA has opened many of those doors. "You can use the discipline, training and approach gained from your professional designation to take leadership roles throughout the fabric of Canadian society' George Morfitt, CAand public watchdog. If you're looking for a career with multiple opportunities, write the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. Our standards are higher. Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4E5 Telephone: (604)681-3264 Toll-free 1-800-663-2677 George Morfitt's CA mtrarWd him to 3riTili[t]irafiS Guardianship. continued from page 1 read or write, or walk independently, his prospects for competitive work are very slim." Ross, 22, has lived away from home for three years. He has relocated three times and is presently looking for a fourth home. He nee ds help with food preparation, housekeeping and other aspects of every day life. "In the absence of an alternative he was appointed to the office of the public trustee when he became an adult. Four individuals have managed his financial affairs [in three years], he has not met one of them. Unfortunately he falls between two slats, the official basis of financial responsibility and that of personal needs." Laity compared the scenario with thatof putting outfires, rather than preventing them. "The whole effect of the adult guardianship [proposal] is a responsible, total caring model to address their own needs. "Despite [Ross's] quest for independence he needs support and advocacy. He is a vulnerable adult, potentially another victim and needs advice," said Laity. "These concerns are not unique in the head injury community. Head injuries are escalating to epidemic proportions. The community estimates 6,000 people a year suffer from head injuries in BC." Laity said minor and/or closed head injuries may occur from a fall, trip or accident. Since they are not apparent on x-rays, scans or tests, individuals must be aware of a problem to seek help. A change in behaviour and or actions can be symptomatic of a head injury. The structure of committeeship and the public trustee can be problematic. "The person stepping in is not necessarily the most appropriate. Mismanagement, abuse, and neglect are not in the interest ofthe individual. There is system abuse, sometimes people fall through cracks. Even governments leave voids. It is no longer tolerable in society. "Itis well deserved change that we are looking for. As president of the BC Head Injury Association, I endorse the report prepared by the Guardianship Committee," said Laity. "It is an attempt to focus and bring together flaws and hopefully to structure an advocacy network. There is a need for involvement, for an individual's own choice and risk-taking. It demonstrates the basic need to recognize individual wants, likes, needs, and choice." Columbia 4/THE UBYSSEY November 26,1991 ■JiW'MWW"" . Vt ■ Native students' organization forms by Dawn Buie WINNIPEG (CUP) — Aboriginal students who are forming a national organization say a November meeting ofthe Canadian Federation of Students taught them exactly what not to do. "[Attending] helped us immensely because we could see where there were obvious flaws," said John Francis, an aboriginal representative from the University of Manitoba. The National Aboriginal Students' Council (NASC) will maintain ties with Canada's largest student lobby group, he said. But aboriginal students have needs that CFS members cannot meet, he added. "I know that we as a minority group won't suffer a lot from not being a part of CFS," he said. "We could even add to CFS if they were willing to listen." NASC has backing from the Assembly of First Nations, the Native Council of Canada, and the Metis National Council. Francis said NASC will be tackling issues such as the distribution of federal funding to individual bands or tribal associations, the exclusion of non-status Indians and Metis from funding for post- secondary education, and the amount of federal fundi ng allocated for status Indians. A 1990 attempt to organize a national aboriginal students' organization was stopped when the Department of Indian Affairs would only commit to funding a conference for status Indians. Melody Jonnie, CFS Native students representative, said the exclusion of non-status Indians and Metis from the conference created tension between conference organizers. "We let government politics divide a viable national student's movement," she said. CFS chair Kelly Lamrock said he thinks the new organization is "fantastic." "I think CFS on the whole has been very quick in responding to native issues in the past, but there's always room to improve." Francis said he thinks structural problems prevent CFS from implementing changes. Aboriginal students have a sub-group within CFS with a small budget. But according to Jonnie, CFS has diminished the effectiveness of the constituency group by cutting their budget from $13,000 to $7,800. "CFS says it wants greater Native representation but not all native students go to CFS member schools," Jonnie said. "The cut to our budget means less native students will be able to come to the next conference." Lamrock said the budget had to be cut because CFS had overestimated membership revenues. Despite the problems with CFS, Jonnie said she remains optimistic about the new organization. "With the 500 years of resistance idea we're getting a feeling of rebirth," she said. "I don't want to be cynical, I want to be part of a process of change." McGill administration opposes separate sexual assault policy MONTREAL (CUP) — Women at McGill University are pushing for a special policy on sexual assault, but the administration says the existing assault policy is sufficient. "We consider sexual assault to be a part of assault in general," said Irwin Gopnik, dean of students. "This has worked in cases we've already dealt with of a sexual nature." But some women on campus disagree. "It is insulting to equate being raped with being punched in the face," said Sylvia Di Iorio, of the McGill Sexual Assault Centre. "McGill's assault policy does not address the trauma and impact of rape." The Centre is trying to convince McGill to adopt a policy specifically for sexual assault. Di Iorio would also like to see sexual harassment included. When a student files a sexual harassment complaint, one of four assessors — chosen by the princi- Safety: American universities to compile, release crime stats OTTAWA (CUP) — American students have the right to know campus crime statistics, but Canadian students do not. In January 1992, a United States law will force all publicly- funded colleges and universities to make statistics available. The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act states that college and university applicants and their parents should have access to the statistics of institutions and their security -policies and procedures. Incidents of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft will be tracked and reported. Canadian students should have the same right, said Melanie Ash, assistant coordinator of the Carleton University Foot Patrol. "Students have the right to know about these crimes so that they can take precautions. If students are aware of the amount of crimes on campus then they will not be wandering around with a false sense of security." Ash has submitted a copy of the American act to Richard Allen, Ontario's minister of colleges and universities. pal and approved by a committee of students and faculty members — is assigned to her case. The assessor acts as a go-between for the complainant and the accused. If the assessor decides the case warrants action, it is turned over to a disciplinary committee. If not, the file is closed. According to Di Iorio, the process causes problems for the complainant. "A woman must feel she is believed in a case of sexual harassment," she said. "But the assessors have to listen to both sides ofthe story." The university needs a comprehensive policy addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment, she said. McGill is simply not equipped to handle cases of sexual assault, she added. "I've heard of problems in the assessment in cases of assault. The assessors are not prepared to deal with this., nor do they have a guideline to follow." Under the existing policy, rather than taking cases of sexual assault, assessors advise the complainant to lodge a criminal complaint with the -police. Di Ioriosaidshe wants apolicy that provides the harasser and the complainant with separate representatives. But she said she doesn't think the university will come through. "This system would mean hiring trained people to handle the cases, and I don't know if McGill is willing to do that." Gopnick said the university will examine the centre's proposals. "If someone comes up with an argument in favour of having a separate assault policy the administration will listen. We're not closed-minded about it." HILLEL HIGHLIGHTS "The December Dilemma" Rabbi Philip Bregman distinguishes Chanukah from Christmas Thursday Nov. 28th 12:30 pm at Hillel HEBREW CLASS Advanced on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Beginner on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Hitters Famous Hot Lunch EVERY TUESDAY 12:30 -1:30 PM GOOD LUCK TO ALL STUDENTS WITH YOUR EXAMS! SEE YOU NEXT TERM FOR MORE LUNCHES AND HILLEL PROGRAMMING!!! JEWISH MYSTICISM Wed. Nov. 27th 5:00 pm Hillel House is located on the North side of SUB next to the parkade. Tel: 224-4748 AT JACK DANIEL'S DISTILLERY, we are blessed with an unusual cave and special ironfree water. Not many distillers have a stream of cavespring water that's flowing just outside their door. But that's what we possess right here in Jack Daniel's Hollow. And we've used it to make our Tennessee Whiskey since 1866. Just watching this old ~ stream meander along is a nice way to pass idle moments. Discovering how it flavours Jack Daniel's, we believe, is the nicest moment of all. 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Bretgvound Upcoming Films: Wednesday-Thursday (Nov ii &28) 7:00 BONNIE AND CLYDE 9:30 CASABLANCA Friday-Sunday (Nov 29-Dec i) 7:00 DANCES WITH WOLVES 9:55 HOT SHOTS Next Week: DELIRIOUS AND BOYZ 'N THE HOOD not SCCIEIV All Screenings are in the SUB Theatre FRI-SUN SHOWS $3.00 WED-THURS SHOWS $2.5C Call for 24 hour recorded info: 822-3697 November 26,1991 THE UBYSSEY/5 Walbran protesters pressure the NDP NEWS by Mark Nielsen An NDP government in Victoria does not mean the fight to save the Walbran Valley and other old growth forests from being logged is over. That was the message delivered at a rally to save the Walbran—11,500 hectares on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island—held Saturday on the steps ofthe Vancouver Art Gallery. Although the NDP is considered more repsonsive to environmental concerns than the Socreds were, it is feared their ties to organized labour, particularly the International Woodworkers of America, could limit the government's effectiveness. And the Walbran Valley could be the first testof the NDFs commitment to preservation of old growth forests, Julie March of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee told a crowd of about 75 onlookers. "If they fail on this one, a precedent will be set," she said. March said the NDP should at least comply with demands for a two-year moratorium on logging in the valley and put it in place by spring, before the forest companies can move in to log. "It's time for responsible government to give us what we want-and it is time to give us a two-year moratorium on the Walbran Valley," she said. As well as compromising most ofthe old growth forest left on Vancouver Island south ofPort Alberni, March said logging threatens the existence of the Marble Murrelet. The rally was organized by the UBC Student Environment Centre. SEC issue coordinator Ken Wu said it was held to pressure the government into keeping its promises. "During the election Mike Harcourt promised to log around contentious areas and if there is a contentious area, it's the * "-»-- Walbran," he said. About a dozen protestors have been arrested while attempting to stop forest company Fletcher Ch allenge from building roads into the valley for logging trucks. Wu said the Walbran is only one of six valleys on the westcoast of Vancouver Island that has not been logged "until now." "They're not actually Mary Jean O'Donnell speaks to listening ears? PAUL GORDON PHOTO The University of British Columbia ENGLISH COMPOSITION TEST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1991 From 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Report to the room according to your last name. You must write in rooms assigned by the Registrar. Take (JBC photo ID with you. 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TEST FEE: Students in English 100 winter session do NOT need stickers. All other students writing the test must purchase a $20.00 fee sticker from the Department of Finance, 3rd Floor, General Services Administration Building. Take UBC photo ID with you. Reminder: Read the (JBC Calendar to see what deadlines for completion apply for your faculty and program. Deadlines vary. clearcutting, but they're roadbuilding so they are clearcutting to gain access to the trees," he said. Wu said the rally was to make the public aware of the NDP's promises and to urge members of the public to put pressure on the government. "It's not really for Mike Harcourt," he said. "It's for the public." LAUREL BISCHOFF PHOTO Ralliers carried signs with such slogans as "Fletcher Challenge is clearcutting into our future" and "Cooperation instead of competition." Onlookers were urged to write to Harcourt, minister of forests Dan Miller, and the minister of environment John Cashore. Green Party spokes attacks NDP policy by Mark Nielsen Environmental groups have allied themselves with big business by supporting the New Democrats in the provincial election, former BC Green Party leader Stewart Parker said Saturday. "We've seen since 1986, when Mike Harcourt was elected leader ofthe NDP that party was going to sell us out," he told about 75 onlookers during a rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery to save the Walbran Valley from being logged. Parker said the NDP is showing its true face by refusing to commit to advocating Native self- government and failing to keep loggers out of the Carmanah and Stein Valleys. "I'm afraid I lack some of the surprise that some ofthe environmental people have had [over the NDPs positions]," Parker said. The NDP is nothingmore than what it pretended to be during the election Parker said, "and what they have pretended to be is a ^ party to the right ofthe Liberals." The answers to the serious environmental questions will not be found at a conference room table, Parker added, because the amount J that the earth's biosphere can handle in terms of pollution can- *~ not be determined through negotiation. He said fundamental changes must be pursued. "We don't have time to kill for smallvictoriesandafewmoretrees — here or there," he said. "It's an all out war for the survival of the •" planet." Julie Marsh of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee agreed with Parker. She said more must be done, but such divisive —r- talk is detrimental. "We have to work together," she said. "There tends to be too much infighting among environmental groups." Stewart Parker. LAUREL BISCHOFF PHOTO 6/THE UBYSSEY November 26,1991 X SPORTS UBC women overcome Dinos by Mark Nielsen Like the night before, it wes a matter of executing the little things that kept the UBC Thunderbirds in their Canada West women's basketball game against the Lhi- versity of Calgary Dinosaurs at War Memorial Gym Saturday night. But it took one big shot, nam ely a three-pointer from Thunderbird guard Lisa Nickie with six seconds left to play, to win the game 68-67. "It's something I've always dreamt of but never thought would happened," said a smiling Nickie as she stood outside the team loc ker room with, fittingly, a basketball in her hands. The basket capped a ste.lar weekend for Nickie, in her trird year on the team, in which she scored 20 jxrinte in each of UEC's victories over the Dinosaurs this weekend. MA CHIA-NIEN PHOTO Derek Christiensen puts same effort into a layup during T-SIrd basketball play this weekend. Waterpolo men win top spot by Dianne Rudolf The UBC men's waterpolo team placed first and UBC women settled for second in the Canadian University Waterpolo Championships this weekend. The tournament was held at St. Jean Royal Military College in Quebec; the UBC men's teams competed against the University of Calgary, Hamilton, Memorial University and CMR (Canadian Military College), while our women's team faced Carleton, Queens and University of Toronto. The UBC men's team contributed two players to the All-star team, Rick Robertson and Scott Williams, while Darren McMillan was voted MVP for the tournament. After following a round-robin format for the tournament, UBC triumphed 19-15 over Calgary in the finals. Men's coach Michel Roy was awarded the Most Valuable Coach ofthe tournament. Entering the semi-finals in third place, UBC women took Queens, 8-4, but lost in the finals to the quick University of Toronto team, 2-10. The women's All-star team included two offensive giants from UBC: ClaudiaLee and Clair Hagar. Nancy Hill played a good defensive game, while goalie Tara Campbell was consistently strong. Player Rhonda Vanderfluit said of the women's coach, "Greg Lee really motivated the team. Michel Roy helped out also, but Greg made us really want to win and play well in the finals. He brought the team together." The other women's teams, mostly weaker in comparison, are university-funded. Although the team has applied for varsity status, it has not been awarded the UBC women's waterpolo team yet. On Friday the Thunderbirds overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Calgary 83-75. In both contests, however, Nickie said the Thunderbirds were confident of a victory. "We knew [going into the dressing room on Friday night] that we couldbeat them," she said. "We just had to get the close balls. We had to get the rebounds, box out and things like that." Nickie said continuing to do those things kept the Thunderbirds in the game Saturday night. "Even when we were down by two, we knew there were still some things we had to do," she said. Nonetheless,the Thunderbirds went into a mini- slump when they could least afford to. Down 67-65 with 2:25 to go, UBC failed to convert on five trips on what was certainly their last chance. In keeping with the trend of the weekend, it was a three-pointer from Nickie that gave the Thunderbirds the go-ahead basket with four minutes left on Friday night as well. Following up on Nickle's Friday night performance were Carrie Car'.sen with 16 points and Cheryl Klinton and Jenny Mann with 14 points each. Klinton was the only other Thunderbird in double figures on Saturday night when she also got 14 points, along with 16 rebounds. Elissa Beckett, meanwhile, got eight assists. The women host their BC rival the University of Victoria Vikings at War Memorial this weekend. Game times are 7:45pm down the court before Nickie scored Saturday and 4pm Sunday. .And men play defense for win by Charles Nho The UBC Thunderbirds re ied on blanketing defence to post their first victory of the Canada West basketball season Friday night when they beat the University of Calgary Dinosaurs 92-63 at War Memorial Gym. The T-Bird performance was in marked contrast to the two defeats they absorbed against the University of Saskatchewan Eus- kies in Saskatoon last weekend when they allowed an average 100 points each game. The T-Birds forced the Dinos to turn the ball over 30 times after they threw a half-court press at them early in the first half. Coach Bruce Enns wanted his team to pressure the Calgary ball- handler as he crossed the ralf- court because it seemed their guards, usually Marc Dobell or Ian Minnifee, picked up their dribble to see what was forming on the offensive half. Immediately one or two UBC defenders would crowd the man with the ball making dribbling impossible and passing very difficult. The first half belonged to J.D. Jackson who hit four three-pointers, pulled down several key rebounds and scored 26 points. Pressure defence contributed to many ofthe T-Birds getting easy baskets butespecially Jackson who found outlet passes from active 6'1" guard Roger Rai. Jason Leslie also had a good game. Named the UBC Player of the game, he chipped in 15 points and led the team with eight rebounds. Calgary seemed bewildered by a UBC defence that collapsed around them as soon as they crossed the time line. By the time they moved the ball around and set up for their shot, the shot-clock would be running down, telling them to hurry. In the second half, UBC continued to pull away. Enns decided to give J.D. Jackson an extended rest and put in Paul Langley. He responded with two quick baskets en route to his 13 points. Jackson finished with 33. Calgary's speedy Ian Miniffee had 22 with 10 points coming from the free throw line. • Saturday's contest earned UBC its second straight win over Calgary 107-68. Brian Tait led all scorers with 22 points and 8 assi sts. JD Jackson scored 16, dished 10 times, and collected 7 rebounds. COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY RING WEEK Free Insurance! BIRD DROPPINGS Dinos sweep volleyball Both the men's and women's volleyball teams came away from the University of Calgary gym without a win in two games apiece over the weekend. The Dinos, who won the UBC- hosted Thunderball Tournament earlier this year, swept the men 3- 0 on both nights (15-7,15-13,15-5 and 15-12,15-4,15-12) to maintain a grip on first place in the Canada West. The Calgary women, meanwhile, defeated UBC 3-0 on Friday night(15-7,15-13,15-5)and 3-1 on Saturday (15-4,15-12,15-8). Both teams are back on the road thi s weekend when they travel to the University of Victoria for a two-game set. Hockeybirds' skid continues The UBC Thunderbirds' Canada West hockey losing streak was extended to six games with a pair of losses to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in Saskatoon/this weekend. The Huskies edged the Thunderbirds 3-2 on Friday night and then defeated them 6-2 on Saturday. Goalscorers for the Thunderbirds where Charles Copper with a goal each night while while Dave Cannon and Gregg Delcourt got singles. The Thunderbirds host the University of Calgary Dinosaurs this Friday and Saturday at the Winter Centre at 7:30pm. 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For more information or to sign up call the Graduate Students' Centre office at 822-3203 Students debate proposal Karlyn Koh's November 5th article presents a proposal that coul d have devastating effects on thousands of UBC students; the UBC residence administration is trying to push through a proposition that would guarantee housing for native Canadian students. If there were enough housing to accommodate all applying now, this would be a wonderful suggestion. As it is, there are extensive waiting lists for all ofthe campus residences. Of particular interest is a statement given by Hao Li, a graduate student from China, on the position of international students: "they don't have friends and it's really hard for them to start in a new environment". I do not deny that it would be difficult for some, but only some, foreign students to adjust to the university. However, Li's sentiment could apply to any new student coming to UBC. Had I not been in residence in my first year, I probably would not be graduating from UBC this year. Between severe homesickness, unfamiliarity with the new environment, and enduring the consequences of at first choosing an unsuited faculty, my residence friends and advisors provided much needed support. This possibly saved me from Prince Ruperf s community college or permanent fish plant employment. Residence should be equally available to all. The root of the conflict is that there are not enough residence complexes on campus to accommodate all applicants. Possible reasons may include lack of funding and space. Yet, currently the university has been selling off endowment land to private developers for condominiums well beyond the means of the students purse, such as those constructed on 16th and Wesbrook Mall. Perhaps a portion of the profit from these money-making schemes should go towards new student residences. Right now in a sense, student interests are being sold out with little consideration for future growth of the university. Before proposals such as international priority are passed, we need space for the people still waiting. As the situation stands, admittance to residence seems to rely on luck ofthe draw and early application. This is difficult for those who do not get in, but currently the most fair solution, for Canadian and international students. Nicci Wingham Arts 4 Subtle, isn't it? In the November 19 edition of the Ubyssey, a group calling themselves Alliance for Life was twice referred to as an "anti-choice group" in an article headed "Bank of Montreal funds anti-choice organization." By referring to Alliance for Life as anti-choice, the (anonymous) author and the Ubyssey have expressed an opinion on the abortion issue, in an article that's supposed to be an objective reporting of facts. (That women should have the right to choose appears to be the prevailing opinion at the moment, but it is an opinion nonetheless.) The Ubyssey may not have written the article, but it is guilty of allowing it to run unchecked in the form that it did. Much deeper than a mere confusion of fact and opinion, however, is that in expressing their opinion, the author and the Ubyssey have discredited a group of people whose views happen to differ from their own. That's the very essence of propaganda. Subtle, isn't it? That's why it's so dangerous. Ubyssey editors, a word of caution. Maintain a clear distinction between news and editorial opinion. Save your opinions for the editorial pages. If you don't, you will be taking the first steps toward turning the Ubyssey from a newspaper into a mouthpiece for whatever views and ideas that conveniently suit you. Jason Wong Science 4 What a whiner! I am tired ofthe stereotyping of Engineers. It is amazing how self- proclaimed non-racist, open- minded egalitarian individuals can blindly pigeonhole all students in a faculty as racist, misogynistic drunkards. The only characteristic all engineering students hold in common is their desire to become engineers. Susan Saatchi Biology 4 Cowboys on trikes This letter is in regard to the subject of campus security or "campus cowboys" as they are most often referred by from UBC students. First of all, my concern relates to the method in which many of these "up and coming officers ofthe law" commute around in while performing their duties. The imitation police vehicles they drive around in must cost a bundle to up keep and maintain, not to mention the hazards it has on the environment. Second, the physical conditions of many of these "top cops" are disastrous to say the least. It seems as though they spend most of their time in a donut shop rather than patrolling the campus. Even a person with intellect can surely see that this is a problem. My personal suggestion include: 1) allocate the funds from the parking lots ($1.50 a day—$30 a month per car) and parking tickets (heh! heh!) to subsidize the purchase of bicycles. With these purchases, a healthier lifestyle will, undoubtedly, be reinforced. In addition, bicycles do not harm the environment and they are very versatile so it will be easier to detect any troubles. 2) before hiring, make the applicants perform some kind of physfcal fitness test— "healthy workers are happy workers"—instead of hiring on the basis of how many donuts one can consume. In short, bicycle patrols have been proven to be very effective by the Vancouver and Delta Police Force; therefore, it is in my opinion that the UBC campus security should take their example and prove to us, UBC students, that they are not a bunch of incompetent ex- Jenny Craig dropouts, but rather a group of hardworking, reliable, conscientious "security guards". Kenneth Kim Physical Education 3 Horses are a quick buck I would like to comment on Lee Toop's letter printed November 19. I do not object to horse racing itself, but to the practice of running them at two years of age. Toop, implying that the owners treat their horses very well, forgets to mention that, as with any investment, the goal is to see some financial returns—as fast as possible. Although they may never have a dramatic iry'ury, the pounding on the young horses' bodies often does a great deal of irreparable damage, which results in a quick end to their useful career in any sport. Ask any veterinarian: horses from the racetrack are ~* usually physically and/or mentally unsound. Any respected horseperson will tell you that a horse should never be worked before age three if you still want to ride it in ten, 20 or even more years. One of my equine friends (an > unraced Thoroughbred) competed at Grand Prix jumping events at age 23 and is still going strong. If only the racing industry valued long term performance as much as a quick buck. Louise Longridge Science Monica Dommel Agriculture Not much more of a letter As a graduated UBC engineering student, I have always marvelled at the irrelevant and inconsistent arguments put forward for the condemnation of "my kind." The letter by Gayle Mavor in the * November 19 issue of The Ubyssey was no exception! She talks about her disgust at therecentengineeringincident.To that tune I agree. No one enjoys 4 having their car urinated on. However, the methods she resorts 4 to, to make her points, makes her letter laughable. She recognizes that the culprits are neither a majority nor a desired representative group for the engineers. Yet, she criticizes the president's office for not enforcing measures against "the Engineers" as a whole. Gayle has reverted to the "Guilt- By-Association" tactic, a tactic that opens the University's only avenue for punishment. However, urination on another's property falls under both indecent exposure and vandalism. So why were the police t not alerted to the incident immediately? This deals with the culprits directly and the "Guilt-By-Association" tactic is no longer necessary. Also, Gayle cites some possible reasons for "the Engineers'" behaviour. She suggests that it is because their parents are paying for their education, or because it is their first year away from home. There is no connection between engineers and these circumstances < that does not apply to another student body. Finally, Gayle insinuates that the troublemakers are always in engineering. It seems to me that the "Engineering Incidents" are not the majority of the mayhem on campus, just the most publicized, as they are the only incidents that can be attributed to a visible group. If you remove all ofthe arguments I mentioned from Gayle's letter, there is only her disgust of the incident left. Not much of a letter, don't you think? Terence Aben Graduate Studies HOT FLASH Volunteer Work!! If you enjoy meeing the public and would like a little retail experience, our Canadian Mental Health Association Thrift Shops might be just the place for you. Part-time Volunteer Clerks are urgently needed at our Vancouver locations. 8/THE UBYSSEY November 26,1991 OPINIONS Observations by an undercover man at the NDP'S swearing in ceremony Sneaking into the NDFs swearing in ceremony was not anticipated to be difficult. Staying awake during the speeches was expected to be much more of a problem. Right on the first account, wrong on the latter. The ceremony was excellent. An extravaganza of entertainment from the choir singing about woodpeckers and change through the occasionally humorous speeches. The highly partisan crowd laughed at all the right places and, at times, applauded even when it was not called for. The crowd? Yes, the crowd was part ofthe show. Over one thousand strong, political animals all, the back-patters were out in full force. Finally, I thought, a chance to answer that ageless question, "How many backs does a back- patter pat when a back-patter does pat backs?" I found, however, that my linguistic abilities were inadequate to comprehend that question for any length of time^ I resigned myself (as did manyof the Socreds) to sitting back and watching. The followingare some of my observations. Mike Harcourt's first mistake as (ah almost) Premier: Speaking too quickly'.'. during the swearing-in ceremony. Lt.Gov. David Lam began, "I, David Lam,..." Premier Mike jumped in, "I, Mike Harcourt," before the Lt.-Gov. could put up his hand to indicatethatitwasnotyet Mike's turn to speak. Nobody laughed except the soon-to-be-Premier himself. We know that Premier Mike can laugh at himself, but we can only hope this is not an indication that his political success has gone to his mouth. Most compassionate minister: He was there to ease the pai n ofhi s father's death. Ofthe twelve men (Premier Mike included) and seven women sworn into cabinet, he was the only one who needed to dab his eyes witha hankerchief during the ceremony. No contest. Dr. Tom Perry. Biggest farce: Ministers pledging allegiance to the Queen of PERSPECTIVE Canada (actually only the Queen of an obscure country called England) when everyone knows that the real King is alive and living in exile in Los Angeles. That's Wayne Gretzky, if you weren't sure. Easiest minister to pick out in a crowd of ministers: Moe Sihota. Eighteen white folks (again, Premier Mikeincluded) and one brown skinned minority. Even takinginto account his diminutive stature, the country's first Indo/Canadian minister will be easy to spot. Of course, if Emery Barnes was given his rightful Cabinet position this would all change. Why wasn't Mr. Barnes given a Cabinet position? Shortest minister: the giant killing, Penny Priddy. Tallest minister: head minister, Mike Harcourt. Yes, premier Mike is the tallest. (The tallest person was actually the mountie who escorted David Lam on an d off the stage, but he doesn't count.) It makes one wonder about the psychological advantage of having a Cabinet where all the members are shorter than yourself. Perhaps this is the reason Emeiy Barnes didn't get his Cabinet spot: he is awfully tall. Quickest oath signer: Darlene Marzari. Maybe she can teach this skill to Minister Anita wh3, having the lengthiest portfolio (at least by the criteria of computer screen space), will have more than her fair share of documents to sign. Best dressed minister, female: Penny Priddy, in a black ard yellow bunblebee outfit with a design expressing a bold indication of Aa- original congeniality. Best dressed minister, male: Premier Mike, in a dark blur, double-breasted suit. Standard fare, indeed, but it fit so well. (Once again, tV.e impeccabley dressed mountie who escorted Mr. Lam on and r ff the stage may have over sha i- owed Premier Mike but, once again, he doesn't count). Best story: lt.-gov. David Lam, who felt it would be a "unique experience to tell a story after a swearing-in ceremony." A sto:-y by Confucius, which is often the case when David Lam tells a story. A story with a moral, which isalwaysthecase with Confucius. Confucius say, "A government must have the trust of the people:." A moral only a Socred could fail to understand. Funniest joke: Although the re were many jokes, none of them are worth repeating. After all, government is serious business. San Khanna Try On the Nike Air Pegasus at Forerunners YOUR RUNNING* WALKING-LIFESTYLE STORE All UBC students, staff and faculty receive 10% off regular priced merchandise 3504 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. 732-4535 The 432 iS SOrry in the months and issues to come. "•' I am the editor of the 432 and I owe a few people an apology. In the last issue of this term (5.05, November 21), I chose to print an article that was as scatological as it was heavy-handed. It was directed at "engineers," a fairly -* general category of student, without specifically targeting any of m the visible EUS exec with whom the SUS has eiyoyed a long and friendly rivalry and who generally deal with vulgar teasing fairly well. It was my decision that ultimately ^ hurt the feelings of some students who never asked to participate in *■ the whole EUS-SUS "war" light- hearted as it maybe. Many of them are friends of mine and it is for this reason that I say I'm sorry. I also owe an apology to a few honest people in the SUS who voiced their misgivings about the ». article before it ever saw print, and who for their troubles were rewarded with my flippancy. I owe an apology to the authors of the article, who gave me every chance to politely decline to pub- ■* lish what started out mostly as a ^ crude private joke. The name and picture that appear in the masthead were provided at my urging, mainly so I could cover my ass. For that, I'm at least guilty of being a hypocrite. r Finally, I owe an apology to the people who have read and sup- ^ ported the 432 throughout this term, seeing it through a few rocky issues to the point where we could justify expanding its size and distribution. Hopefully, the lesson of my error will prove enlightening Patrick Redding Editor, the Science 432 Dear Grad Students Free Money!! Dear Grad Students, Td like to remind you that on November 27,1991, at 12:30 pm, is the last chance your constituent representatives has to claim your $4.00 rebate (per person). On this date the Grad Class Council is having a WINE AND CHEESE and it is MANDATORY that each graduating class has representation on this committee by November 27,1991 for them not to forfeit their $4.00 rebate per grad student. ANY QUESTIONS? Call Caireen at 822-2361, SUB Rm 246. Adil Virani Public Relations G.C.C. Page number, please In a letter to The Ubyssey (Nov 19), Don Holmsten wrote, in part: William Gairdner...explicitly defines "real" Canadians as white, Anglo-saxon Protestants in his book The Trouble With Canada. I read this book some months ago and don't remember Gairdner's writing anything ofthe sort. Curious, I decided to search the book for the definition alluded to. But I couldn't find it. I couldn't even find a suggestion ofthe definition. Will Mr. Holmsten please come up with a page reference? (I may be wrong, but somehow I don't think he can.) Similarly, I have found no evidence, anywhere, of what Holmsten called "The Reform Party's sexist, racist, and anti- working class politics." Holmsten said that Preston Manning ir.ay dress up these politics "in polite code words." What wouldthese code words be? How should they be deciphered? Gairdner devoted much—but by no means all—of his book critidz- ing "top-down" big government, which socialists of all parties sesm to love. Also, the Reform Part}* is less socialistic than any of the m ain parties. It wants smaller government. In view of Holmsten's sta ted affiliation with "International Socialists" I can easily believe thai; he doesn't like either Gairdner's book or the Reform Party. Nevertheless, it seems to me that he shoald criticize them fairly, and not attribute to them attitudes that they do not express. Robert R. Christian, retired Mathematics UBC Christian Clubs Christmas Food Bank Drive • November 25, 26, 27, • 11:30am to 5:30 pm daily • Inside CEME, Chemistry, residences, & other buildings • Collecting food cans and money for the foodbank • Please donate generously so that the hungry may be fed • Thanks for your support! EfO&E ^fflERl oepres •oored Oefcfc en//vene5 YOU TOO CAN BE CURED OF THE WINTER BLAHS- JUST COME TO THE ROXY Raise money for your group! Hold a Roxy fundraising party! Call the party hotline at 684-7699 • Wednesdays are student nights • - Free admission with your student card • (932 GRANVILLE -684-7699 ) Ubyssey Women's Caucus Meeting: Thursday, November 28 12:30pm Meet in SUB 241K November 26,1991 THE UBYSSEY/9 Your word counts This week many students will be evaluating their professors. The Ubyssey would like to remind all that improvements have been made to the evaluation process. The new recommendations were approved by the Senate September 11,1991. Theoretically the evaluations we write should have more power now but the motion for all faculties and departments to print the results was voted down. The Ubyssey suggests students approach their reps, undergrad society, to make the results public—the commerce and science undergraduate societies already do for their faculties. Put pressure on the Senate to make the results public, and on the AMS, and its undergraduate societies, to organize and publish their own teaching evaluations. But even now, your input matters. Teacher evaluations are one way students can influence change in the educational system we all are moving through. Prepare your thoughts, complaints, and praises before writing professor evaluations in class so that your points will come across as powerful, concise, and valid. If we all make an effort to express ourselves our points will have more impact on those who read the evaluations. Many students feel entitled to voice their dissatisfaction with ineffective teachers, but less often is there the same obligation to support a prof for good work. Profs who use different teaching methods or challenge students should be given credit; criticism should not be unfair nor manipulated. Here are a few things to think about: Are your profs tough or challenging? Do you feel comfortable approaching them? Are their explanations clear or do they speak in jargon? Do they encourage or discourage questions? Is the material up-to-date and do your profs present more than one view? Do you discuss class material outside the classroom? Would you recommend your prof? Why not or why? Remember: the results are not given to the instructors until after they have submitted final marks. Your evaluations will eventually change how things are taught and the kind of courses available at UBC. the Ubyssey November 26, 1991 The Ubyssey is published Tuesdays and Fridays by the Alma Mater Society ofthe University of British Columbia. Editorial opinions are those ofthe staff and not necessarily those of the university administration, or of the sponsor. The editorial office is Room 241K of the Student Union Building. Editorial Department, phone 822-2301; advertising, 822-3977; FAX 822-9279 The Ubyssey is a founding member of Canadian University Press Paula Wellings sings her favourite camp song: There Was A Whole. Raul Peschiera swears he doesn't know any. "Well, I only know how to toast marshmellows." Tanya Paz says, "I dont' care about any tune, I got my armpits waxed this morning." There was a Carla Maftechuk that swallowed a fly, sings Paul Dayson-fifties crooner extraordinaire. Laurel B ischoff and Chesterfield Martin Chester hum their own five bars. Speaking of maggots, says Sharon Lindores. "Want some for holidays?" she chortles. "Sports! Hahahaha." Mark "the spark" Nielsen has quite a shake to go with the camp songs. But the moral to the story, says Paul Gordon, is that chocolate chip-rice krispie squares taste much, much better at 3am than after dinner. Dianne Rudolf toots a tango and hymns for Charlie Gillis, who videotapes the whole current affair for America's Most Wanted Funniest People-starring Rick Hiebert. David Chivo auditions for a off-Cordova musical with harmonica player Charles Nho. Music mixtress Sam "the groover" Green orchestrates the production. "All I want is aheadline, notyour life story," says Effie Pow, who prefers Julie Andrews and The Sound of Music any day. Editors Paul Dayson • Sharon Undores • Carta Maftechuk Raul Paschlora • Bfto Pow Photo Editor • Paul Gordon DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS SHOJLP WT POSB ANY PZOBLEM OW^. " THEY HAVE B6EK COMPLETELY UMPEeSTOtfP. THEiK ELE&ANCE g SIMPLICITY, YOO KMCW, A£E MOPEL5 TDWAI2C5 WHICH OTHEf^ FACETS ASPieE AMP RJS-HTLY SO ETC. ETC. TAWTUM PIC VEE80 £T SEU- ABilUE ANIMA MEA tfJLPA MEA MAXIMUM GULPUM EOMlNE NON Sum pi&wus ut (kjtkes sub tectum meum sep takjtum pic VEReo EJ CUM SPIR.ITU TUO PAX VPBISCOM SBvtPEe UBI SUB UBI lU_aSlTl|V\AT| NOM CARBORUNDUM SI MOI\J OSCILLAS NJOLI TINTlWNARE SIC TEANSlT GLORIA SMITH-MUWPl AGSJUS PE| QUI TOLIS PECCATA MUNJPI PONA NCBlS PACEM TAN/TUM EHSO SACEAMENTUM BENE KEMOS CERNJUI PEQ. PEDES AroSTOLDl? VM PATEE NOSTEC <SUI EST IN CAELIS SANCTIFICETUE IN NOME N TUUM GAUPEAMUS I&ITOE IUVELNETUM SUUMUS SENATUS FOPDLUSQUE: ROMAMOS ETCETEKA CETEKAQUE ANP 0LAH Bi BLAM BLAM BLAH BUM BUM BLAH 9UM W-4H BU* BUM sum iuu urn u mm Letters Are you done yet? Frances Foran says that "In a truly liberal society everyone has absolute authority over issues which pertain to no one but oneself; this does not include the right you encroach upon the same right of others. This is said to be a fundamental Right of Man." (Nov.5) Barbara Patterson makes a similar statement in her letter. (Nov.8) The statements are used to support a person's right to have an abortion. However, neither one ofthe letters answered my question as to WHERE the right comes from or WHY I should believe that everyone has this right or WHY I should make sure that everyone conforms to this belief? Frances Foran mocks the idea of a god, however, the absence of god implies that all of us are mere protoplasm, only varying from the ground we walk on in the quantities and arrangement of the constituent elements. This would eliminate any meaning to life and any basis for morality or rights. I would also like to know how this right applies to abortion? An abortion does pertain to more than one person. The need for someone to perform the abortion, public support and public funds makes this isc-'.e affect everyone. It is said that those who oppose abortion should stop imposing their morality on The Ubyssey welcomes letters on any issue. Letters must be typed and are not to exceed 300 words in length. Content which Is Juciged to be libelous, homophobic, sexist, racist or factually incorrect will not be published. Please be concise. Letters may be edited for brevity, but it is standard Ubyssey policy not to edit letters for spelling or grammatical mistakes. Please bring them, with identification, to SUB 241k. Letters must include name, faculty, and signature. other people, therefore, what makes it right for the pro- choice movement to try and change the beliefs of others to gain support for allowing abortions? Actions can't be simply judged by adherence to rights, because our actions always affect other people and thus affecting their rights. Asimple list of rights can't resolve such conflicts, there must be some fundamental values in order to make moral judgements. If there are no fundamental values them one can't make moral judgements and rights are meaningless. Also, to love doesnotmeantobebiind to right and wrong: on the contrary "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." (1. Corinthians 13:6) David Voth Engineering Interested in equality Let it hereby be known that the AMS Unity and Equality committee has been formally struck. The goals ofthe committee are (1) to attempt to foster a more pervasive spirit of unity and equality on campus and (2) to investigate cases where the rights of UBC students have been unjustly compromised. Although still in its infancy, the committee has been moving on issues such as the recent "encounter" between the Vancouver po lice department and two coloured UBC students. It is cases such as these that the Unity and Equality committee has been created to investigate and act upon. The members ofthe committee would like to assemble a large, motivated team to advise and assist us in our efforts. Chris Eisner Arts AMS Rep On behalf of the AMS Unity and Equality Committee Thanks for the penguin! Re: The Dead Horsey letter of November 19th, 1991. We at the Arthur Dent Association for Goofist and Idiotist Observation (A.D.A.G.I.O.) would like to congratulate Ted Ing, Yuri Fulmer, Mike Coury, Chung Wong (already a noted subject), Tigger Johnson, Paul Dayson, Sam Green, Don Mah, Rick Hiebert, Sharon Lindores, Paul Dayson (we assume the other Paul Dayson), Yggy King, Raul Peschiera, Paul Gordon, Dianne Rudolf, Carla Maftechuk, Effie Pow, Francis Foran, Paula Wellings, Johanna Wickie, Steve Chan, and Tanya Paz on their sucessful mutilation of Mr. Toop's letter. By eliminating a mere two letters, they completely reversed the signification of the clause, "the number of injuries resulting in death becomes insignificant," thus rendering his entire para- * graph incomprehensible. Consequently, we would like to extend to the entire staff ofthe Ubyssey the 1991 Trophy for Outstanding Public v Idiocy in Conduct (T.O.P.I.C). Thank you, once again, for your support. J.L. Toop L.M.C. Gemino D.W.J.New , D.R. McGee M.E. Morse J.M.F. Haeusser Listen up! A benefit concert for the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre will be held at the UBC School of Music Recital Hall on Saturday, November 30, at 6:00p.m. This Women's Centre is one ofthe busiest in Vancouver, seeing over 60 women a day. They provide counselling and referral services as well as various programs such as free pancake breakfast for single moms and their kids. So come on out to the concert! You'll see and hear some wonderful performances by some of UBC's most talented students. Tickets are obtained by donation at the door. See you there! Wendy Collins AMS Music Rep. 10/THE UBYSSEY November 26,1991 MetiotS Racism on Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is over for this year. Regrettably, racism lives on in the land and within the planners of the Ottawa Nov.ll ceremonies. During the organizational phase of the event, the Native Veterans Association of Canada requested that it lay its wreaths during the main part of the cenotaph ceremony at that time other veterans' associations were laying theirs. Native veterans were refused this request and instead took the only opportunity available— after the main ceremony and after wreath-laying by the diplomatic corps. Not the greatest injustice in the world, perhaps, but an injustice nevertheless. Ovid Mercredi, one of the wreath-layers for the Assembly of First Nations, put it this way: "It (continues to be) an indignity, a put-down, but it is reminiscent of the way our people were often treated on the front lines during the world wars, and afterwards when our people re-entered civilian life." I am angered that our Native veterans have been treated in this discriminatory manner. Many of us are. We should not be content, however, merely to distance ourselves from the ceremony-planners by saying we would have done otherwise. Nor can we walk away from the matter by saying that we are against war and the recognition of war veterans. We can make our feeling of outrage about discriminatory practices against Native veterans known to our federal members of parliament, to Veteran Affairs [666-2091], and to the Native Veterans Association [c/o 255-3137]. Other discriminatory practices include services not available to native veterans, yet available to non-Native veterans. We can also actively participate in talks on the Canadian Constitution when again they come our way. Lest We Forget (or would like to forget) that that avenue is open to us, we should ask ourselves: What reason is there for us not to do so? The overall health of the country, and the lives and dignity of individual citizens should compel us to speak out on behalf of our people of the First Nations. We could point out the deep irony that Native veterans fought on behalf of freedom for all of us. Politicians, bureaucrats and ceremony planners can be moved by a critical mass of public opinion...especially if it's expressed. Wecouldmakenextyear's cenotaph ceremony an especially memorable one. Sandra Bruneau Faculty of Education " 1991 Tallgraduation ™ Lights of Learning 1(fceptwn in front ofthe Main Library at 5:00pm until5:45pm 'Thursday, 9{pvim6er 28th, 1991 ••••••••••••• •trgjfxs* •MUSIC»CSWPLS» AMS will be collecting canned goods ofthe Foodbank so come prepared! For more information call Lisa Pullan 3-8768 or Catherine \Newland 3-8771 .. •CtirkirCtictfk-£ticCi*-k ^f/ UBC Entrepreneurial Association PRESENTS MICHAEL GERBER Tuesday December 3 4:00 PM SUB Theatre So. You think lhat you won't have to know how to run a business when you graduate. If you want to be an engineer, a doctor, dentist, musician, geographer, oceanographer, lawyer, accountant, actor, artist, consultant, a farmer, or anything think again ! Michael Gerber will tell you why 80% of sm * businesses fail, and what you can cio about it. You will learn aKJut the "Entrepreneurial Myth", and how it will affect you when you pursue your career. If you don't go then we wish you the best of luck. For those of you who go, it will be the cheapest consulting advice you will ever receive. Funny thing is, it will also be the best. Bring a friend and come early. We've got free coffee, tea, and cookies for you. Tickets: AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 18 - 29 $5.00 AT SUB BOX OFFICE Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM There is a world of opportunity Many public accounting firms will train you to be an accountant. At Ernst & Young this is just the beginning. We offer challenge and the opportunity to develop as a business advisor. We offer training that will open up a tremendous range of senior career opportunities within our firm, or in virtually any area of business, in Canada and around the world. Talk to us about career opportunities with Ernst & Young. =U Ernst &Young CHARTERED ACCOU\TANTS November 26,1991 THE UBYSSEY/11 HELPLINES: Peer support line: 822-3700 Student counselling: 822-4326 Women Students Office: 822-2415 Student Health: 822-7011 Vancouver Crisis Line (24 hrs.): 733-7111 UCINAl JALI-PDRNI. v STUDENT NITES every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 15% Discount on ail food items Just show your student I.D. 1319 Robson St. Vancouver BC 669-1319 m Open Face Kitchen Wood Burning Ovens Corner of Robson & Jervis Shamir speaks on the peace process JELLO BIAFRA The Force Behind the Dead Kennedys by David Chlvo BALTIMORE—Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Shamir said to the General Assembly of Jewish Federations that he cannot allow the occupied territories to be independent. At a conference last Thursday in Baltimore, Maryland, he spoke instead of an autonomy plan first offered at Camp David in 1979. "At the Madrid Conference I was the spokesman for the four million people in Israel," Shamir said, "here I was facing the Arabs who have 12 million square kilometers of territory and a combined population of 170 million. "I came to Madrid seeking peace because I believe that this is the time when what was once considered impossible may be probable." Shamir said his country has always sought direct negotiations with the Arabs in order to "tear down the walls of hostility" between them. When he discussed the status ofthe occupied territories however, Shamir's position had not changed. "Israel must have peace, but Israel must also have security. Without security there will be disaster for our state." Shamir said history proved Israel's need to retain the occupied territories. He claimed the Arab- Israeli conflicts have been "wars of survival." "We are asked to give up territory from which wars of annihilation were launched against us. Israel hungers for peace, but we are also accountable to our consciousness," he said. Shamir said Arab autonomy in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is the only workable solution. "There is simply no room for two states in such a small area," he said. "Jerusalem is above any discussion or negotiation. It is now and always will be our eternal capital." Despite his hard-line position, Shamir called on the Arabs "to come to make peace, not just get concessions" at the next conference. "There have been many positive developments in the world, but not in our region. The "New World Order* has not reached the Middle East." Jewish students attendingthe Assembly had mixed reactions to the speech. "We are asked to give out our hand knowing that it may be bitten, but perhaps this is better than not giving out our hand at all," said one delegate from Ohio. SPOKE WORD CANADA TOUR OF November 26,1991 7:30 pm SUB Auditorium University of British Columbia Tickets available at AMS Box Office & at the door $8.00 UBC students $10.00 general For more information 822-6273 etinian design: "For a free, democratic and non-secular state." Canada's #1 Candy Bar* 12/THE UBYSSEY November 26,1991
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