THE UBYSSEY! Join The Ubyssey be published be cool be in SUB 241K All talk no jock Students demand say in athletic decisions By Katherine Monk A group of UBC students will meet today to voice their concern about the possible decrease in student representation in athletics at UBC. The meeting is a response to the release of the report of the president's task force to review athletics and sport services. "Students want a voice, and we are capable of doing a good job," said Linda Diano, Women's Big Block president and chief organizer of today's meeting. "If we just sit around while this report goes through, we run the risk of losing everything we've worked for and it may be impossible to get it back," said Diano in an interview yesterday. Diano said the report suggests the University Athletic Council absorb the powers of the men's and women's athletic committees in order to make the entire system more coherent. As it is now, students have the opportunity to make suggestions through the Men's and Women's Athletic Committees where they have a big enough voice to make themselves heard in the president's office. But with the possible dissolution of the MAC and WAC, Diano fears that students will be smothered by the faculty, staff, and alumni which makes up the proposed University Athletic Council. According to the report, the UAC would only have five students to be nominatedby the AMS. " I'm not putting down the AMS, but there's also the problem that the students who sit on the Council may not be athletes either," said Diano. Sanitation strike leaves big mess at UBC (see story page 9) MantM X photo Expo style passports move into high school By R.D. Shore Premier Vander Zalm announced his "Passports for Excellence" plan to financially reward high school students for good grades Wednesday. High school students will soon be rewarded financially for good grades under a new program announced by the premier Wednesday. The "Passports for Excellence" program will issue students in grades nine through 12 booklets to be stamped for academic excellence. Upon graduation the booklets would be redeemable toward tuition at any BC post-secondary institution. NDP education critic Barry Jones is happy the new program will target younger students, but said it fails to get to the root of BC's accessibility problem. The program may be beneficial in motivating younger stu- Volume 70, Number 8 dents, he said, but "it's materialistic and gimmicky." Jones said what the advanced education system needs most now is not financial incentives for students but enough funding to the institutions to enable them to accept more registrations. "While this move introduces funding at the student level there won't be space available unless there is more funding at the university level," he said. UBC financial aid director Byron Hender sat on the minister's advisory committee that hatched the plan last spring. He said the program was developed in an attempt to encourage more BC students to seek a post- secondary education. "This is not a financial aid plan, we want to find those students with potential and change their attitudes toward higher education? said Hender. Fewer BC high school students carry on into advanced education than in other provinces, he said. "We felt students should be thinking of post-secondary education earlier because if they wait until grade 12, they may find it's too late to plan financially for university," said Hender. Jones is pleased that more money is going into education, although he still wants to see more. "Any time this government, with its record on education, releases money we should be happy, but we still have nothing to brag about? said Jones. "Last year at this time B.C. was tenth out of ten provinces in education funding and I don't think that has changed." Advanced education minister Stan Hagen said redemption values between $500 and $750 per year of achievement are being considered. "Any member of a committee is only as good as the information they get? said Diano?and we have to make sure that the people who sit on these committees actually know what's going on, and are involved in the athletics at UBC." "The more you hang around the Athletic Department the more you realize how uninformed everybody is, and how little communication actually takes place. I don't see anything wrong in making the UAC more accountable - but I hope to God student participation won't be forgotten," said Diano. The meeting will take place today from 12:30 to 1:30 in WMG rm. 211-213, and is open to the entire campus. Harcourt wants new universities By Deanne Fisher "We can't afford Social Credit? Mike Harcourt, the "next premier of BC? told UBC students Wednesday. The provincial opposition leader's half hour speech dealt with advanced education funding, NDP campaign promises and premier Vander Zalm's "vision" of a county system for British Columbia. Harcourt said the Social Credit party's ''continual mistreatment of education" has evolved "from restraint to educational anorexia." He said BC has the country's lowest per capita funding for post secondary education. Harcourt blames advanced education minister Stan Hagen for students being turned away this year at both the university and college levels. Some of the student aid funding taken away five years ago was returned but the minister "didn't think of the impact? said Harcourt. "The picture for education is still grim." He said the NDP hopes to improve the picture by creating a university in Prince George and possibly in the interior, "so you have a choice for education in your communities." Encouraging students to pursue liberal arts degrees, Harcourt said "we still need people to be able to write, to articulate and to communicate." Harcourt promised that when he becomes premier "in 822 days" Bill 19 would be abolished and a model labour relations act created in its place. The NDP will also design a pay equity bill for women to "make sure women have the opportunity to be hired and trained." Achildcare program proposed by the NDP will pay for itself by allowing for "more women out working, paying taxes? he said. But he said we cannot humanly afford not to fund NDP promised centres for battered women and abused children. In his criticism of Vander Zalm's proposed decentralization of government, Harcourt said that "Vander Zalm's own caucus doesn't even know what it's all about." Harcourt said that Vander Zalm's plan in effect would put more bureaucrats and politicians on top of those existing and centralize more power in the premier's office. NDP leader Mike Harcourt was at the SUB yesterday Doanna Fisher photo Vancouver, B.C. Tuesday, October 2,1987 HTTHir CLASSES TODAY MUSSOC The Musical Theatre Society is holding auditions for its Feb. production of "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG" - Oct. 2-3. Times: Fr. 5- 10 p.m. St. James' Church on 10th Ave.; Sat. 1-4 p.m. St. James' Church. A general meeting for Club's Days volunteers will be held Oct. 7,12:30 -1:20 p.m. Buch D310. U.B.C. SKI CLUB General Meeting / Bzzr Garden, 12:30 - 8:00 p.m., SUB 212. "The door prize will be our social coordinator." More info: Warren Fong, SUB 210, 228-6185. DISABLED STUDENTS' SOCIETY General Meeting, 12:30 p.m., SUB 215. More info: Lee Grenon, 222- 2208. NATIVE INDIAN STUDENTS UNION Annual Salmon Barbeque, 4:00 p.m., Scarfe ounge. BAHA'I CLUB Video/Social, 7:30 p.m. 5957 Chancellor Blvd., UBC. More information: call Stephen Gergly, 222-2985. ECONOMICS STUDENT ASSOCIATION Bzzr Garden, 4:30-7:30, Buchanan Lounge. SATURDAY ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Vespers, 5 p.m., St. Andrew's Hall, 6040 Iona Dr. LUTHERAN STUDENT MOVEMENT Caemmerer Lecture Series: "Art, Faith, and Foolishness." 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Campus Centre. SUNDAY ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew's Hall, 6040 Iona Drive. LUTHERAN STUDENT MOVEMENT Caemmerer Lecture Series: "Art, Faith and Foolishness." 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Campus Centre. Lutheran Student Movement Communion Service, 10:00 a.m., Lutheran Campus Centre, Ray Schultz 224-1614. MONDAY WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA Mali Summer Seminar 1988: Information meeting. Noon, SUB 211. INSTITUTE OF ASIAN RESEARCH Free noon-hour films, Japan Film Series: "Japanese Architecture — The Living Heritage" (23 mins., 1983), and "Japanese Gardens" (14 mins., 1974). UBC SPORTS CAR CLUB Annual General Meeting - all welcome. 7:00 p.m., SUB 211. UBC FILM SOCIETY Classic SubFilms: "American Graffiti," starring Richard Dreyfuss. 7:00and9:30p.m.,SUB Theatre. HOT FLASHES END THE ARMS RACE Move It For Peace"! Join in this annual fund raising event on Saturday, October 3rd, beginning 11 a.m. at Robson Square. A walk through downtown and around the Stanley Park seawall accompanied by hundreds of bright blue "peace balloons." Collect pledges or donate on the spot; whatever you choose, wear your favorite blue and white clothes and "Move It" with EAR. More info 736-2366. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Get involved in Vancouver's most dynamic women's organization — and make a difference in someone's life. Share your talents and expertise and develop new skills. Information Sessions for volunteers held Wednesday, October 7 at 1 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. Vancouver YWCA, 580 Burrard; call 683-2531 for more information. SANTA SAC, Clubs and Undergraduate Societies, if your office needs: i) a TV or, -x ii) a message board or, iii) a mirror or, iv) a large counter/shelf unit. Contact Tim Bird at 228-3961. 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Just clip this ad and take it to your nearest Granada Home Entertainment Centre today for the complete picture. But hurry, offer expires September 30th. After all, if you don't have a TV, where will you do all your studying? ■■--—-"-——- — ■"-™ ■---% STUDENTS RATE STUDENT RATES 1 G_M2M_M$ i| c/jrfamg/7iferato£rT/n£^Zg>T^^ Oi Page 2 THE UBYSSEY October 2,1987 Doctrine plays game with life By Elynn Richter "Superpower strategic doctrine is a political game that has nothing to do with reality," UBC professor Michael Wallace said Monday. Speaking at a Science for Peace lecture, Wallace said military strategy "is a huge game of let's pretend? that ignores the prospect of mass execution. Wallace said many scientists approach strategic doctrine as a scientific theory and don't consider morality a factor in its development. "Morality in doctrine (to scientists) is...sort of like farting in church. It's something you don't do," said Wallace. But morality must be a consideration when talking about who or how many people should die, said Wallace. "The separation of strategy and morality is impossible." "If we ignore explicit debate over morality we ignore the history of moral philosophy. The ultimate unit of analysis comes down to individiual conscience? Wallace went on to discuss the weaponry involved in the arms race. He said American forces were a "terrible mess" with vulnerable missile silos and "penetration bombers that don't penetrate." "If I were the Russians I wouldn't be worried," he said. On Canada's position in the arms race, Wallace said "Canadians are the suckers of the world" for buying the F-18 bomber. Since there is no conventional threat to Canada, Wallace said the CF-18 bomber is only good for "breaking the sound barrier at the Abbotsford air show." He said our dilemma is that "there is no military solution for Canada," in the arms race. Problems abound B-lot counting system not counting By Tony W. Wong Widespread abuse of the parking gates installed in B-Lot last year is still causing students problems. "The B-Lot system only works if people are honest and courteous," said Km Cordingley, arts 3. "Stupid people are sneaking in and out of lots," and fouling up the system, she said. Because cars come in through the exit gates, or sneak out withoug paying, the counter system continues to admit cars into full lots, where they may be ticketed for parking illegally. "People are entering full lots. They have a choice of either parking (illegally) and risking a $15 dollar fine or leaving and wasting a quarter," said Cordingley. She thinks it is time students Hospitals study merger demanded the problem be addressed. "Students shouldn't be so complacent about (the parking problem), she said. "They should speak up and make student council hear." Kent Toy, arts 2, also wants to see the system improved. "They should re-adjust the system so that people can't enter illegally. The counter system should be reset daily." Traffic and security director John Smithman said he is aware of the problem and his department is "doing everything we can to make the system work." To counter the abuse and prevent lots from overflowing the lot indicators are now set so that the "Full" signs will flash before the lot reaches capacity, he said. UBC Health Sciences Centre Hospital and Shaughnessy Hospital's Board of Trustees have set up a committee to do a detailed study of the advantages of an administrative merger between the two hospitals. A working committee set up this summer came up with two or three pages of possible advantages, said Dr. George Price, acting president of Health Sciences. Price said the main advantage would be a savings in admin istrative costs, although the amount couldn't be determined until after the merger took place. The major disadvantage would be the distance between the sites of the two hospitals, he said. The committee will discuss the list with hospital staff in order to receive their comments and suggestions. The report will be tabled by the committee to the Board of Trustees of both hospitals by November 30. POSITION AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES ASSISTANT (1/2 TIME) To plan for, advertise, & implement programmes. To promote the UBC Grad Centre. To distribute and post advertisements. PREFER experience in graduate work, volunteer work, publications and promotions work, supervisory experience, and one's own independent transportation. PC experience essential. Must be able to work independently. APPLY: House Director, UBC Graduate Student Society, 6371 Crescent Rd., Vancouver, V6T1W5. Closing date: OCT 7/87. first Diachem Bowl victory Soccer teams split in Diachem Bowl Wednesday night's Diachem Bowl at Thunderbird Stadium proved sweet for the UBC women's soccer team, but sour for the men's side. The women's team crushed their SFU opponents 4-0 in the evening's opener, while the men's team was dominated by a well disciplined SFU squad in the feature game, 2-1. Keeper Sandra Neill recorded the shutout for the 'Birds in a game that UBC dominated. The two goals in the first half were scored by midfielders Mitch Ring and Wendy Brown. Ring, who was also selected as the game's most valuable player, said the team played super. "We're a lot stronger this year than we were last year? said Ring. Brown also notched the third goal for the 'Birds in the second half; her second that night. Tiny Zabeen Janmohamed closed the scoring for the 'Birds in the second half with an opposite foot blast from 18 yards out that found the top left corner of the SFU net. "We played a good strong game," said head coach Brian Thomson. "We had one goal given to us, but worked hard for the other three." In men's action someone blew a hole into UBC's heralded back wall and let SFU carry off the Diachem Bowl. The Bowl wasn't the only thing SFU carried; they also carried the play for most of the game. UBC's back line played sloppy and careless defense, giving up the ball to the Clansmen numerous times in 'Bird territory. Game MVP Rob Cirjak, who scored SFU's first goal off of a corner kick, was left unmarked when he headed in the ball. "I was surprised to see that no one marked Rob," said Clansmen head coach Kieth Watts. The second SFU goal was also scored by Cirjak. UBC's only goal was scored by Mike Mosher off of a cross. The goal was the result of UBC's only shot in the second half. "The game could easily have been 3-1 or 4-1? said Watts. And well it could have been were it not for the defensive prowess of centre back, Gregor Young and keeper, Rob Zambrano. Young was the lone bright spot for the UBC side. On two identical plays he shotgunned from halfway across the field, like Superman saving the woman tied to the train tracks, to make goal saving tackles on SFU forwards. The UBC men's team has the weekend off, while the women's team will be in Saskatchewan in the first of two Canada West tournaments. THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THE CECIL H. AND IDA GREEN VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS 1987 AUTUMN LECTURES SIR OWEN CHADWICK, O.M. Recently retired Regius Professor of Modern History, Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and President of theBritish Academy, Sir Owen Chadwick is one of Britian's most distinguished historians, especially of church and society during the last three centuries. Currently, he is Chancellor of the University of East Anglia. THE MIND OF THE EVANGELICAL MOVEMENT Tuesday, October 6 At University Chapel, 5375 University Blvd. at 1:00 PM (A Regent College Lecture) THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION Wednescay, October 7 Epiphany Chapel, Vancouver School of Theology, at7:00 PM MUSSOLINI AND THE POPE DURING WORLD WAR II Thursday, October 8 In Room A-100, Buchanan Building, at 12:30 PM RELIGION AND SOCIETY IN HISTORY AND TODAY Saturday, October 10 In Lecture Hall 2, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, at 8:15 PM (A Vancouver Institute Lecture) ALL LECTURES ARE FREE - PLEASE POST AND ANNOUNCE Occasionally unadvertised seminars are presented. October 2, 1987 THE UBYSSEY Page 3 . w^ «. S FROM * _ ^ OPTICAL Glasses .- From Contacts $39.99o„$79.99 222-2055 You Money v * We Share Premises with CAMPUS CUTS * * CONTACT LENSES 5736 University Blvd EXTRA 10% OFF WITH AMS CARD /AWARENES 2053 WEST 41st AVE. 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The worker is depicted as a heroic figure, labouring to forge a new world. This is a romantic, idealistic vision contrast to contemporary views. All this is evident in the two large panel pieces, "The Romance of Nickel" by Charles INDUSTRIAL IMAGES / INDUSTRIAL IMAGINATION Vancouver Art Gallery, 3rd Floor Sept 18 to Nov 8. Free admission Tuesdays Comfort and "Railroads and Shipping" by Fisher, Goranson & Huges. The former, commissioned by Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, gives a wide overview of the metal industry. In shades of brown and copper, two massive figures work amongst images of a bridge, a train, airplanes, a radio tower and a casket of molten metal. It is symbolic and expressionistic. The latter, commissioned for the B.C. Pavil- lion in the Exposition of 1939, show the docks of Vancouver with the cityscape in the background and the rail and dock workers in the foreground. Originally meant to inspire, these works like many others in the collection, show men subservi ent to their work. In many of the paintings and prints, the worker's face is unseen, much less individual facial expressions. The figures represent a collective rather than an individual. The strong thematic nature of the exhibit and its often dramatic presentation, considerations of artistic skill and method are secondary to the strong artistic skill and method. Yet examples of artistic achievement are present. The sharp precise lines of Lawerence Hyde's black and white wood engravings are striking and atmospheric. Silhouettes of workers are dwarfed by towering factory himneys and grain elevators. The radiant colors and sweeping brush strokes of Frederick Tavlr "Drill er, Teamwork" abound with energy and motion. There are also works which balance the prevailent tone of optimism and progress. H.G. Glyde's painting of "Imperial Wildcat No. 3 —" shows a cold, desolate landscape, grey buildings and weary workers. The foreground is devastated by vehical tracks filled with snow and mud. Hutchinson's linocuts entitled "Protest", "Canadian Home and Garden" and "Lockout" reveal the hardship and poverty of the worker. Historical photographs of the B.C. Canneries in Steveston, a Labour Day Parade and auto worker strikes in Ontario add an element of sobering reality to the show. This collection of Canadian works displays both our artistic and social development. It is an enlightening exhibit. By KATHY CHUNG Early music pleases Audience goes home beaming of Bach Vancouver's distinguished Early Music Society successfully opened their 1987-88 concert series with an exciting program completely dedicated to "good old" Johann Sebastian Bach. The audience was treated to a choice selection of well known and contrasting works from different periods of Bach's musical life and despite a couple of awkward moments in the first half, the evening blossomed into a stimulating and pleasurable experience. MUSIC Vancouver Early Music Society September 26 Point Grey Auditorium First on the program we heard the Motet; Jesu meine Freude (Jesus my great Joy). With this work, the audience immediatelly became aware of performers. The choir (a quintet) and the instrumental ensemble were very much alive from the opening moments right up to the end of the concert. Their blending and articulation was exceptionally good and obviously well attended. Of particular note in this work was the fugue movement that strengthened the momentum of the evening so much that an unfortunate mis-cue in the following movement practically went unnoticed. Apart from this, an excellent performance prevailed. Next on the program we heard the Branden- berg Concerto No.5. With the choir now absent from the stage the skills of the instrumentalists were even more noticable. Particularly remarkable was the harpsichord cadenza in the third move ment played by Doreen Oke. Although the ensemble took an unexpected pau^e just prior to her solo cadenza, which would have p* _de musicians of a lesser degree crumble, Doreen proceeded to stun the audience with a commandit .lerformance. be choir and the ' -"age for a mtafa;Gottes "ie is best).This '•itet were •".ices. Fortu- rter life as being ■■> "he exciting ''e Point Grey ■1 as the audience Following intermission, bot.li intrumental ensemble returned ■■. delightful performance of Bach ; ! zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit(Goti ; kantata, as well as the opening \ originally intended for funeral =e nately however, their view of th joyful and rewarding only add<*rl energy that had accumulated in • Auditorium that evening. This energy continued to bin eventually heard solos from some of the choir. The first soloist was the tenor Ray Harris. His voice had a delicate tone that quite intimately portrayed the mournful fact that "we all must die". Ray Nurse followed with a convincing bass solo that seriously reminded us that "before we die, we had better make sure all things are in order-Or Else!" Also excellent was baritone Gary Dahl. He rose from his chair and took full command of the stage. He sang so convincingly and so confidently that he most definitely was the highlight of the evening. With this stimulating evening coming to a end, the performers received the audiences' rapturous app uise knowing the; had indeed done very well. By BOB SNOWDON Gftoovy, 4>N'T it? Page 4 THE U3YSSEY October 2, 1987 Heritage inspires art 11 *5J weatlodge Etchings", currently on display at the UBC Museum of Anthropology, li^ is an expression of Native heritage through a highly individualistic filter. Jane Ash Poitras describes herself as an artist who happens to be an Indian. This does not imply that the one is secondary to the other, but simply means that as an artist her primary concern is to articulate her experience in the fullest sense. Her work, therefore, is a focal point for tension between the cultures. Born in northern Alberta, Poitras grew up in an Edmonton foster home. Like many native Indians, she first embraced her heritage as an adult. "Sweatlodge Etchings" speaks of that return. The sweatlodge, we learn, is a low, domelike structure where sweatbaths are taken for purposes of healing and purification. In this darkened space, the subconscious mind is free. The artist describes the experience as "incredible. [It was] a crisis time in my life...I went in for healing purposes." Powerfully evocative, Poitras' sweatlodge visions flicker against blackness. We share her intensely personal journey into the past, recent and ancient. "Shaking Tent Shaman" is the haunting image of a mask suspended in the night, its lines softly glowing. "Constitutional Rights" is a shift to the here and now: a news photo of a Native Rights march is smoothly integrated into the shifting dark- Particularly strong is "Sweatlodge", the image of a woman and an abstracted sunlike shape coming together, like two slides under a microscope. It is an image of resolution. Poitras acknowledges varied areas of influence in her work. "I don't just live with Cree images," she says. She cites Picasso as a main "motivator", and describes two years spent in an MFA program at New York's Columbia University as pivotal in her career. Poitras expresses diverse aesthetic interests in her work- notably, a concern with line and texture. Her surfaces are varied, her forms verge on the abstract. My only regret was that the theatre setting made viewing awkward: these are prints which should be seen from as many angles as possible. By JUSTINE BROWN IT'S OCTOBER The Party's Over! Except of course at... Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Hospitality Night Draft Night Get Schnapped Animal Night Beat the Clock 2 Fer Night PS. Bring your Student Card and some Valid ID and Tommy Africa's will give you free admission any day of the week during September & October. Mon. - Sat. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 1010 Beach Avenue Vancouver, B.C HILLEL'S FAMOUS HOT LUNCH TUESDAY'S SPECIAL MEXICAN FOOD a Dessert Too! V Tuesday Oct. 6. 12:20-2:00 / ■ at Hillel House (behind Brock Hall) / \ BE THERE ! **- - t ■ ■ FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION Final Week (Seriously!) Must End Oct. 8th!! Showtimes: 7 & 9:30 pm Sat & Sun matinees 2 pm See all 16 films each performance plus... The Return of "Snookles!" Due to overwhelming demand, we advise purchasing advance tickets: McNews Track Records Highiife UBC Black Swan Ridge (The mature rated "Lupo The Butcher" will GENERAL be shown at evening performances.) ^LIKEfc 16th Avenue & Arbutus 738-6311 KAOS tour is big hit The bleeding hearts and artists made their last stand at Expo Theatre Tuesday night. Legendary L.A. disc jockey Jim Ladd, recreating his role on the album, directed the final show of the thirty-five city tour of RADIO K.A.O.S, ex-Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters' most recent musical venture. A technical and musical extravaganza, the show consisted of a thematically appropriate blend of Water's solo compositions and vintage Pink Floyd material. Waters' intelligent exploration of the themes of information, communication, and technology was a welcome change from the usual "blast their ears and fry their brains" philosophy of most rock concerts. Waters focusses on the manipulation of the individual by "The Powers That Be" through control of channels of information. RADIO K.A.O.S. turns away from the pessimistic outlook of the cataclysmic FINAL CUT and the nightmarish PROS AND CONS OF HITCH-HIKING, to display a fresh, new optimistic attitude about the future of the planet. One of the high points of the concert was Waters' version of "Mother", during which the audience responded to the lyrics "Mother, should I run for president?" with a resounding "YES!", and "Mother, should I trust the government?" with a veheme- nent "NO!" The set closed off with "Me or Him" and a forceful version of "The Powers That Be", which was made particularly effective by the judicious use of video clips alternating between the Powers — Reagan, Thatcher, Gorbachev, et al. — and those suffering the effects of their impersonal policies — the casualties of military and economic warfare. "Home" and "Four Minutes", from the new album, created electric tension in the Theatre, as Billy, the central character of RADIO K.A.O.S., explains how he has 'hacked' his way into the defense computers of the superpowers and programmed them to attack. The End is nigh. Clocks tick from every corner. Suddenly the thirty foot circular screen flashes white, and a message from Billy appears: "I wanted you to know what it felt like..." And the Bleeding Hearts break into "The Tide Is Turning". Waters works at educating his audience, occasionally showering them with information — that 25% of research and development spending in the world is spent on military projects; that spy satellites have the capability of allowing their operators to read newspapers from altitudes of 500 miles ...500 miles, eh? Well, then ..."Fuck Y-i Mikhail!"... "Fuck yoo. Ronnie!' By CHRIS WiESINGER October 2, 1987 THE UBYSSEY Page 5 The politics of popularity NDP leader Mike Harcourt wants to be premier. "Mayor" Mike is confident he will beat Big Bill Vander Zalm. Harcourt says in 822 days he will be premier. And why shouldn't Harcourt be confident? His record as mayor was excellent. Mike led Vancouver through years of exceptional growth. Rapid transit, Expo, the Cambie bridge (25 per cent under budget according to Mike), and the necessity of dealing with a provincial government opposed to Harcourt and co. were handled well by Harcourt. Harcourt also has the advantgae of attracting the centre in B.C. politics. Harcourt never was a radical, and to hear him boast of Vancouver's triple A credit rating from New York money markets one would think he was a potential Socred cabinet minister. That and his commitment to higher education — he promises to build universi- tities in Prince George and the Interior — makes Mikey number one. Or does it? Harcourt looks confident and says all the right things, but there is no substance in what he says. Harcourt says the NDP has model labor legislation but provides no details; Harcourt says the deficit is too high but he doesn't say what programs will be cut to pay for the new universities. Again and again in Harcourt's speech at UBC he promised the good things: child care centers, extensive tree planting, and centers tor battered women and abused children. The list goes on but the details are non-existent. Harcourt's promises are like the pitch of a condo time-sharing salesman, vague but full of promise. Harcourt it seems wants to engage in a popularity contest with Vander Zalm. In the past it has been Bill Bennett or Vander Zalm whose elections consisted of popularity contests with no discussion of issues. The NDP's integrity as a party is stronger than the Socreds and so they don't have to stoop to tactics like popularity contests. The NDP is a party of substance. Harcourt should discuss his policies clearly and not fear losing votes. THE UBYSSEY SEPTEMBER 25, 1987 The Ubyssey is published Tuesdays & Fridays throughout the academic year by the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia. Editorial opinions are those of the staff and not necessarily those of the university administration, or of the sponsor. The Ubyssey is a memberof Canadian University Press. The editorial office is Rm. 241k of the Student Union Building. Editorial Department, phone 228-2301/228-2305; advertising, 228- 3977. Corinne Bjorge was drinking in the Pit much to the chagrin of the AMS hacks who watched with tongues hanging out. Meanwhile in the office, Ross Mclaren, Victor Wong, Roger Kanno, and Laura Busheikin were busily working hard not much to the chagrin of Corinne Bjorge. Meanwhile down in the Gallery lounge, Jennifer Lyall was flirting with the universitie's philosophers as Elynn Richter, Deanne Mould, Deanne Fishcer, Katherine Monk watched from the corner trying to pick up tips on catching a man. Meanwhile inthe mens washroom John Richmond, Barry Davis, Bob Harris, Tony Wong, Tom Bode and Jeremy Fraser were trying to figure out how the condom machine worked. Meanwhile down in the Pit Corinne Bjorge was now into her sixth beer and busily explaining how a newspaper worked to Peter Langcaster, Justine Brown, Kathy Chung, Bob Snoweden, Chris Wiesinger, Lydia Schymansky, Pat Kirkwood, and Adam Jones. LETTERS The Ubyssey welcomes letters on any Issue. Letters should be as short as possible and may be edited for brevity as well as for sexism, racism and homophobia. Bring them In person with your ID to the Ubyssey Office, SUB 241k. Jobs plus Student employment is an issue central to all students. The Student Alliance hopes to help students in this regard. We are a committee of British Columbia students from UBC, SFU, and UVIC seeking to create better linkages between students and the community. By linkages, the Student Alliance attempts to bridge the gap between the student populations of British Columbia and the different sections of our society, from government to business to local community groups. If you are interested in helping, please call me evenings at 224-7869. Tim Pettit Student Alliance A very unhappy person To Bernard Reich, who wished me killed: "...all the ensuing problems could have been avoided if only the Shah had killed all the people behind Khomeini." - Unlike what Bernard Reich portrays, United States has been involved in the Iran-Iraq war from the beginning and has profited from it. In the last seven years, the U.S. has fanned the flames of this war in order to gain military-strategic advantage in the region on one hand, and to sell scandalous arms to Iran on the other hand. The Reagan Administration and its allies have strengthened their military presence and political influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean leading to increased tensions and destabliza- tion. Under the pretext of safeguarding the West's "vital interests", the former U.S. Rapid Deployment Force has evolved into the 300,000 strong U.S. central command (CENTCOM) coordinating the numerous installations in the region- arsenals with nuclear capabilities. All indications are that U.S. has been the main beneficiary of the war and the fear of Soviet Union is just an excuse that U.S. experts insist on, in order to justify Reagan's foreign policies. The Iran-Iraq war has had a principal role in accelerating the Islamic Republic's policy of closer relations with the U.S. which has been secretly expanded. The U.S. purpose in encouraging Iraq to start the war was to plunder the region's resources and to expoit its people. This is becuase three fourths of the world's oil resources are in this region and fifty per- scent of the capitalist countries' oil is produced here. It is therfore for pure military and economical profits that the U.S. insists on its presence in the Persian Gulf and Mr. Reich politicizes such strategies. If the West would arm the Islamic Republic, the war would not last this long. The "Iran- gate", scandle once again clearly demonstrated the U.S. responsibility in the arms race among the nations and in the catastrophic results of the Iran-Iraq war. Mojdeh Shahri arts 2 Another very unhappy person Throughout the week of the Commonwealth Conference being held in Vancouver from October 13 to 17, there will be demonstrations against Rajiv Gandhi, the butcher of the Indian people, and Margaret Thatcher, the champion of South African apartheid, and against Brian Mulroney for welcoming these two hated politicians here. The Indian government is far from democratic. On a daily basis, the Indian army and Central Reserve police murder workers, youths, students, farmers, etc. Rajiv Gandhi is directly responsible for this violence. His only response to the people's demands for solutions to the deplorable economic and social conditions they suffer is terror and these brutal attacks on the people by saying the police and army are "fighting terrorists" or maintaining law and order". Other reactionaries follow Gandhi's politics of terror and assassination for their own "reasons". The Canadian people must have no illusions about Rajiv Gandhi. Brian Mulroney says he opposes terrorism, but he embraces the biggest terrorist in India in order to protect the profits of Canadian companies there. Margaret Thatcher is a champion of the slave system of apartheid in South Africa. The Azanian people are waging the self-sacrificing struggle to win national liberation. These herioc people demand the international community to impose comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against South Africa. However, Margaret Thatcher stands in the way. Why? —because the British financial oligarchy owns 40% of all foreign investments in South Africa. Brian Mulroney only pretends to oppose apartheid and defend "human rights". He has not broken diplomatic relations nor stopped trade with South Africa because Canadian monopolies make huge profits from investments there. Thatcher, Gandhi, and Mulroney do not care about justice and democracy. They compromise democratic principles and humanitari- anism for economic and political gain. I urge the students and others at UBC who support the world's people fighting for their national and social liberation to join demonstrations against this trio. Barb Waldern An almost perfect story John Richmond's article on white South African Michael Boon's talk in last Friday's paper was a fairly accurate account of Boon's stance. One misquote at the end of the article, however, did not make much sense: "Boon...said everyone should stand up and *be bigger than themselves' when it comes to questions of politics." More accurately, Boon said it is necessary to "be bigger than one's political beliefs" if genuine integration is to be experienced. Toshido Hyodo president integrity in action club Baha'i happiness I would like to share a letter written by nine par- ticpants who worked through the night in an effort to capture the spirit of the Baha'i International Peace Conference. "Like drops of water forming one ocean, we, the youth of the world, representing diverse religious and ethnic groups, have come to realize the great task before us— a task to unite together as one. For this reason, the concerned youth, representing all five continents, converged to take action in promoting world peace. Throughout the world, people from different social backgrounds are collectively becoming aware of the need for world peace. Recognizing the rapidly deteriorating world situation, youth attending this conference feel that it is imperative to strive towards a united world community. Having discovered that war is not a solution, we have attained a certainty that the peoples of the world are searching for a different method of resolution: Oneness of mankind... Stephen Gergely education 4 Page 6 THE UBYSSEY October 2, 1987 PERSPECTIVES Condoms: the real SUB story The Trojan Horse condom caper on September 11 was a brilliant publicity stunt, keeping alive the issues of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and safe sex. The $1,450 cost of this reminder is peanuts compared to the cost of caring for people with AIDS: between $50,000 and $100,000 per patient. As the disease spreads, i t will cause skyrocketing medicare premiums and increased taxation. But money is not the real issue. Preventing the spread of the disease is. The sad irony is that while sex with a condom may be safer than without, it still can not absolutely guarantee safe sex. Therefore, familiarization with their limitations as well as with some safer alternatives is very important. If you choose to use condoms, buy them in a box, not individually. AIDS Vancouver does not recommend using any type, whether ribbed, licorice flavoured or otherwise, that is sold in vending machines as in the SUB washrooms. Generally speaking the product is of inferior quality. What is more, because condoms only last about five years, (a reference to shelf life rather than user prowess, incidentally) one must be able "AIDS Vancouver does not recommend using any- type, whether ribbed, licorice flavoured or otherwise, that is sold in vending machines as in the SUB washrooms." to confirm the expiry date, which is printed on boxes, but not on individual packets. Similarly, in the event of a manufacturer's recall, there is no lot number to refer to. There are no instructions for correct usage. Finally, only one size is available in what is clearly not a "one size fits all" situation. Some condoms are bound to contain flaws, as with all mass produced, popularly priced goods. Recently, thousands of the two best sellers, Ramses and Shieks, were recalled by their manufacturer. Since some of them had already been purchased, the incident received widespread coverage in the news media. In addition to the producers' testing, the Canadian government monitors quality by filling test samples with water, then swinging them around over a blotter! If water spots can be detected on the blotter, the failed lotis destroyed, otherwise they are approved for use. Because Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is much smaller than sperm, its leakage potential is far greater, and such a simplistic test can not be effective. In contrast, a Belgian research scientist recently conducted tests that simulated the rigors of actual usage. She found HIV leakage in about one quarter of latex condoms tested, and 100 per cent of all animal gut condoms. The latter type should not be used. Even the most carefully manufactured product is subject to accidental damage by the user. For example, the envelope must be opened down one edge without tearing the condom, which then must be removed without touching any of the sharp edges. Since petroleum products such as vaseline cause latex to break down, only a sterile water soluble lubricant should be used to reduce strain during use. Further damage to the condom may arise during intercourse in the form of breakage or slippage. Breakage can be caused by using a condom that is too small, leaving a reservoir that is inadequate, or leaving air in the reservoir or in bubbles along the shaft. Unwanted air heats up from friction, expands, and blows holes in the condom. Slippage can be caused by using a size that is too large, getting lubricant, vaginal fluid or pre-seminal fluid on the inside walls, or failing to withdraw the penis while still erect. In its most distressing form, slippage results in the condom coming off during intercourse, unnoticed in the passion of the moment, until, alas, it is too late. Lastly, a troublesome variation on the theme of slippage which one might call roll and pop syndrome, concerns gentlemen who are endowed with a cone-shaped penis that is very broad at the base, but narrows steadily toward the tip. Condoms will generally not stay in place on such a configuration, having the tendency to roll back up and pop right off. A simple bracelet-like device which is sold in sex shops might prove helpful. Damage aside, perhaps the greatest complaint against condoms is their tendency to detract from spontaneity and physical pleasure. Eroticize condom use by incorporating its ritual into foreplay. Additional sensitivity can be obtained by putting a small drop of sterile lubricant in the inside tip without getting it on the shaft, by leaving an extra large reservoir with the air removed, and by using the correct size. If you ejaculate prematurely, reduced sensitivity may actually benefit you. For the benefit of people who choose to use condoms, whether to reduce the risk of contracting AIDS or for any other reason, the AMS should replace the present vending system with over-the- counter sales, like cigarettes, in the SUB bars and business outlets, or with the type of multi- choice vending machine that is used to sell a variety of different food items. The product should be sold only in boxes, and a representative range of sizes and other qualities should be made available, along with a number of spermicides and proper lubricants. Information comparing the products sold should be made accessible to consumers so that they can make the purchase that is safest for them. Condoms with poor service records should not be stocked. If any cost accrues to the AMS in implementing these suggestions, the amount would be negligible. The benefits to UBC students would be immeasurable. Bob Harris is a sexually sophisticated mature student who prefers extra-large reservoirs. The perspectives column is open to all members of the UBC community who wish to express an opinion. Articles will be edited for sexism, racism and homophobia. Drop off at SUB 24U<. Got those Sedgewick blues? Do you only use The Ubyssey as a blanket while you snooze on the couches? Wake up and come keep warm with the gang at The Ubyssey. SUB 241k* We've got coffee and the most comfortable couches on campus. We know that a cheap calculator can cost you blood, sweat and time. Investing in a Hewlett-Packard calculator, on the other hand, can save you time and again. HP calculators not only have better functions. They function better. Without sticking keys and bad connections. Through October 31, you can get the cream of the calculators at a non-fat price. We're cutting $15 off the HP-12C. That buys you more built- in functions than anyone else's financial calculator. And we're giving away a free Advantage Module, a $84.95 value, with every HP-41 Advanced Scientific calculator you buy. This 12K-byte plug- in, menu-driven ROM was designed specially for students. So drop by your campus bookstore or local dealer and compare HP calculators with the rest By midterm, you'll see what a deal this is. m HEWLETT PACKARD The 'Chronicles^ Gordon thanked -Hie S+* Bernard for his trouble ~and sent him on his way. October 2,1987 THE UBYSSEY Page 7 fUTSi Vancouver's specialty movie store with the finest selection of CLASSICS, FOREIGN & THE LATEST TITLES Has Grown! SALES ^ss**^ RENTALS 1855 WEST 4th AVENUE 734-0411 We've moved 4 doors up 4th Ave. & now we're 3 times as big! OPEN 7 DAYS 10 TIL 10 OLIVETTI TOSHIBA TOSHIBA T1000 Laptop computer AMS. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT OFFERING THIS FRONT RUNNER AT $1430.00 PROCESSOR 80C88, running at 4.77MHz IBM PC compatable Real time clock/calendar MEMORY 512KB RAM, expandable to 640KB user memory plus 640KB Of LIME MS 256KB of ROM for MS-DOS 2.11 DISK DRIVE Built-in 720KB 372" diskette drive DISPLAY Toshiba supertwist LCD display 80characters x 25 lines 640 x 200 bit-mapped graphics Position adjustable to 180 degrees IBM Colour Graphics Adapter (CGA) compatable KEYBOARD Full-function 82-key keyboard Integrated numeric key pad Special Fn key for extended functions STANDARD INTERFACES Parallel printer port RS-232C serial port Expansion slot for 300/ 1200 bps modem External 574" diskette drive port CONTACT ERIC ALLAN TEL: 684-5363 RGB colour monitor port Monochrome composite monitor port External key pad port SOFTWARE MS-DOS 2.11 in ROM STANDARD ACCESSORIES AC adapter/battery charger DIMENSIONS 12.2"Wx2.05"Hx11.0"D; fits in desk drawer. 6.4 lbs. POWER Runs up to 5 hours on internal rechargable batteries. AC adapter 108- 132VAC, 9 VDC output. Low battery warning light. ..* JUST IN CASE WE MISSED YOU ON THE BEACH-NOW PIZZA, PASTA, APPCTI2J-RS, SALADS, DESSERTS.JfftESH TJAILY ENTREES^ PIZ7A,PASTA, APPfifcERS^ALADS,DESSERTS, FRESH DAMY ENTREES, P.S. ELECTED PARKS BOARD OFFICIALS GET FREE COFFEE! 2200 CORNWALL AVE. (AT YEW) 'Fatal Attraction' stuns Excellent movie marred with stock ending Watching director Adrian Lyne's new movie, Fatal Attraction, is like experiencing slow torture. The tension and undercurrent of fear created by this film become almost unbearable. Only filmmaking bordering on brillant could produce such an intense effect. Fatal Attraction is the story of Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), a successful, happily married lawyer who, one weekend when his wife is out of town, surrenders to the charms of seductress Alex Forrest (Glenn Close). Once Alex gets Dan into her bed she won't let him out of her life. She's driven by an obsessive, predatory desire which she calls love, and her tactics are ruthless. She begins by destroying his peace of mind and soon makes his life a living night- The University of British Columbia FREDERIC WOOD THEATRE .... presents .... AN EXPLORTATION OF TAMBURLAINE by Christopher Marlowe Adapted and Directed by Charles Siegel Designed by Blanka Jurenka OCTOBER 7 - 10 8:30 pm No Admission Charge Limited Seating (Warning - Most Seating On Cushions On The Floor) Reservations: 228-2678 The repercussions of this one night stand—meant to be an ephemeral fling between "two adults"—almost makes AIDS look preferable. All the condoms in the world won't protect against Alex Fraser. The first two-thirds of the film are the best. The film captures perfectly the complex manoeuvers of psychological warfare. Alex's emotional manipulation of Dan, and his response—a confused helplessness as he tries to be fair to her—are absolutely, and frighteningly, beleivable. Alex is a master manipulator and part of the film's horror lies in its exposure of how such a warped mind can control others by making the irrational seem rational. Both Close and Douglas are outstanding in two very complex roles. Douglas expresses a whole range of emotion in the set of his eyebrows or jaw; he is at his best when he's most subtle. Close has perfected a smile that, while pretty, has an unset- tlingly creepy edge to it. She is inspired as a madwoman and yet her portrayal of Alex remains three-dimensional; we aren't ■ LOW LOW PRICES ■ SUPER COPIES ■ FAST SERVICE 2nd Floor, 2174 Western Parkway (at U.B.C, across from Chavron), Vancouver, B.C. Tsl: 224-6225 Mon -Th 8-9 Fri 8-6 Sat-Sun 11-6 allowed to forget that the emotions she initially feels—desire, frustration, loneliness, jealousy—are the same emotions that we all feel, and for much the same reasons that she's feeling them. This adds another element to the disturbing effect of the movie: to an extent we can see a bit of ourselves in Alex. Fatal Attraction is successful on two levels: as a frightening, suspenseful sitting-on-the- edge-of-your-seat thriller, and as a thought-provoking, intelligent exploration of psychological and moral issues. However, in the last ten minutes this second, deeper level is lost as the first takes over. The final scene just follows the well-worn formula of all those Hallowe'en and Friday the 13th movies. The action is overblown and unrealistic. The movie's credibility disintegrates along with its sensitivity. And much of the tension is lost once the physical violence begins: the psychological edge disappears; what we're watching becomes recognizable—a formula. The movie loses its integrity in order to conform to a genre, and no doubt to make more money. The sad thing is that the lurid ending isn't necessary. The movie would have been successful without it. It's a shame to see such an abundance of talent marred by a lack of integrity. By Laura Busheikin Break away... and come on down to UBC's closest off-campus neighborhood pub! The atmosphere is casual, the service excellent and friendly. Enjoy a round of darts or a pinball game or simply relax in front of our TSN screens. Serving UBC students for the last decade and still going strong. * 3681 West Fourth Avenue at Alma Vancouver, B.C. 734-1205 Escape From Fantasy Gardens, a political satire about...well you figure it out...has moved from its twice-a-week late night slot to theatre's prime time. It's now playing at 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, at The Firehall Theatre till October 17th. The play is written by former UBC student Mark Leiren- Young. PageS THE UBYSSEY October 2,1987