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HUMAN INTEREST kurdistan: a lesson in humanity ............

God said unto Moses, go forth, but A guard armed Moses came with a semi-autofifth and lost the ma tic rifle walks you race! from your class to

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A message from HAL SINGLETON, your LIBERAL candidate in Fraser Valley East.

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Adventurous, aggressive college news and sports reporters wanted. Possibility for great fame and recognition. Apply in person at The Cascade office, Abby Campus, Room E242, UCFV.

"Government does not have to be the source of our problems. Government can, and should be, providing solutions. The Liberal Plan for Canada, entitled 'Creating Opportunities', lays out what we will do to get Canada working again. Job creation is our number-one priority, but we have detailed plans for: a realistic deficit reduction plan, reform of government, agriculture, opportunities for youth, maintaining the universality of health care (no user fees!), the environment and other areas. I invite you to pick up a copy of the Liberal Plan for Canada, entitled "Creating Opportunities", at my campaign offices in Chilliwack (792-5052), Abbotsford (864-8130), or Hope (869-9985). I sincerely hope you will exercise your democratic right and vote on October 25th. I respectfully ask for your support, so we can help get Canada working. Thankyou." ---Hal Singleton

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UCFV Student Newspaper 20th October 1993 No. 2 Vol. 1 RoomE 242, Abby campus. 33844 King Rd. Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2 854-4529 The views expressed in The Cascade are not necessarily those of the UCFV Faculty, Administration, students, Student Society, or anyone else's for that matter! They were just slipped underneath our office door.

WHO? We, the Staff, are composed of dedicated, warped individuals who have come together to produce this crazy publication. We are: Editor-in-Chief Bryan Sikora Managing Editor Doug Colby Production Coordinators Michelle Demers Jill Bryant Sp01ts Director Jeff Tisdale Music Director Bob Kay Contributing Writers Jenny Boesterd Colleen Mah Katrina Boyer Michelle Demers Doug Colby Jill Bryant Justin Kroeker Bob Kay Nindee Ahuja Monique Marchant Bryan Jones Bibi Nakchampasack Photographers Doug Colby Advertisement Director Brent Leith Office assistant Kirsten Douthwaite Do not blame us for anything, for we are only pawns in a much larger game ....

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NEWS

Hot Air Ballyhoo on Campus

With the Federal Election just around the corner, on October 25, and the pollsters polling away to see who's voting for who, each of us must decide how we're going to cast our vote. This election, we have many different parties vying for y~ur X in their box, beside their name on the ballot; a record number in some constituencies. Notthatthismakes our job as a vot-er any easier, but having the choice of so many is always good. Fraser Valley West, with 9 candidates running for the MP's position in Ottawa, has a wide selection of ideas and platforms to choose from. The candidates are: Ed Vanwoudenberg, Christian Heritage Party DonN undal, Progressive Conservative Party Peter Warkentin, Liberal Party _ RobertBillyard,National Party Randy White, Reform Party Lynn Fairall, New Democratic Party Lewis Dalby, Libertarian Party Terry Scarff, Natural Law Party Conan Nagle, Canadian Economic Community The candidates running for the Fraser Valley East seat in Ottawa are as follows: Chuck Strahl, Reform Party Hal Singleton, Liberal Party Steve Kisby, Green Party Ernie Pope, National Party

Bill Boesterd, Christian Heritage Party Rollie Keith, New Democratic Party Ross Belsher, Progressive Conservative Estelle Brooke, Natural Law Party Croft Egan, Canada Party The views of these parties vary on everything, from deficit reduction to job creation; putting Canadians first to cutting MP's pensions; foreign policy to senate reform. What ever happened to the lightheartedness of the Rhinos? If the proponents of these parties haven't reached you with their messages, you've either been under a rock or at the Mardi Gras for an extended period of time. But since it's your democratic right and responsibility as a Canadian to cast your vote, you should at least recognize some of the names on your ballot slip. Or, as some of US are doing, create your own box, and write your own name beside it as a symbol of your dislike of the present-day politicians. rm sure that you could do as good, if not better, in Ottawa as the candidates which are officially running. Just don't vote for "none of the above," as we don't want to split the vote! Every voter should have received their enumeration card, which states that you are allowed to vote and where to cast your vote on Election Day. If you did not receive a card, and you should have, call Elections Canada at 1-800-267VOTE (8683).

With all the hot-air being blown around, UCFVwas bound to get some of it. October 6 was the date, the Cafeteria of the Abby campus was the place, and the suppliers were the Candidates for the riding of Fraser Valley West. Those who shared their political opinions with the relatively small audience were, in no specific order: Robert Billyard, representing the National Party, Lynn Fairall,NDP, Ed Vanwoudenberg of the CHP, Reformer Randy White, Liberal Peter Warkentin, and Don Nundal of the Progressive Conservative camp. Not present were Lewis Dalby of the Libertarians, Terry Scarff of the Natural Law party, and Conan Nagle fighting for the Canadian Economic Community. From this reporter's point of view, the whole event was an honest attempt to bring out the truth behind all the gloss and 'unspoken agendas' that turned into a glorified photo-shoot and P.R. opportunity. I'm still wondering what was actually achieved! · The meeting began with the

usual formalities. Following this was a 5 minute introduction by each candidate about their party and platform. The rest of the allotted time was spent on a Question and Answer period. The usual issues were raised: from tax and Senate reform to bilingualism to the Almighty Deficit; everything from 1 billion to 5 billion dollars. Yet somehow the majority of the questions were not answered directly (go figure). I was disappointed at the fact that very few local issues were raised. This being a Educational institute, I would have thought that more questions regarding where post-secondary education was going would have been queried. Mark one up for the candidates! All in all, it was the usual, dry meeting. No fireworks, no screaming matches, nofbing new learned. While walking away from the meeting, I wondered how anyone could come to a conclusion of who to vote for. What will it take to get a truly responsible, efficient government?

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NEWS Going to College - A Dangerous Pastiille

ScienceCouncilVisitsUCFV Members of the Science Council of British Columbia stopped by the Abbotsford campus of the University College of the Fraser Valley la~t week as part of a tour of science-related facilities in the Valley. The Science Council operates several programs designed to simulate the wider application of scientific research and technology in B.C., and to develop the human resources necessary to carry this out. The council is composed of 15 volunteer members, a president, and a professional staff. Science Council president Ron Woodward and chair Suezone Chow accompanied several members and staff on the Fraser Valley tour. During the UCFV visit, representatives of the Science, Computer Information Systems, Aviation, and Agriculture departments talked to council members about their

programs. The council also toured UCFV's science and computer labs, some of which opened last year as part of the university college's latest expansion. The new labs are being used in the Bachelor of Science degree program, which started in September. The council members were on a two-day swing through the Fraser Valley. They also visited DentechProducts, Golden Valley Foods, Clayburn Industries, Conair Aviation, Airshow Canada, Canadian Lysozyme, Overlanders Manufacturing, Helton Industries, and Agriculture Canada's Agassiz Research Station. Each year, the Science Council travels to centers outside Greater Vancouver in order to learn about the needs and interest of the people in those communities, and to spread the word about its programs.

By Edie Lavroff

For most cf -us who are mature student th2 idea of going to college had always been a remote dream, not to be pursued because of various reasons: no money available, children came early, or a dozen other reasons. Or maybe we thought we just were not "smart" enough to do it. But then, one day the possibility lies within our grasp and we dare to take it... From a world of adult worries and concerns we suddenly find ourselves back in a classroom with that all-important figure of authority, the teacher. Our world seems to shrink. The teacher's opinion is now extremely important; our marks depend on it. We are not anymore just adults, struggling to make our mark in

It was not supposed to consume your mind and thoughts, almost_to the exclusion of everything else. 11

East - West Meet at UCFV In Canada, adults are returning to school in record numbers, to upgrade their job skills, to retrain for new careers, or to broaden their knowledge. They may enroll in credit programs, or choose to take non-credit, continuing education courses. Often both options are offered through the same post-secondary institution. In China, there is also a strong need to upgrade and retrain adults, according to a delegation that visited U.C.F.V.recently. Many Chinese people leave school after the junior-se_condary level, and are trained as technicians or skilled workers at vocational schools.Technological change may necessitate the need for more training. "More than a decade of reform has meant that China has to learn to respond to outside forces and a market-driven economy,"

noted Min Guangtai. "Seeingyour college provides us with a good opportunity to learn how to develop continuing education in Chi.'13." Yang Zhongxiong noted that 20 million children, or around "one Canada," are born every year in China, and that the govern- . ment' s goal is to provide nine years of basic education to all of them. A small number go on for more high school and then university. Others go for technical and/ or vocational training, and others enter the work force. Aspects of UCFV that the delegates were interested in included the comparatively modern equipment in the labs and shops, and the relationships that UCFV has with its communities on an institutional and departmental level. These include program advisory committees and Cooperative Education.

life, but we are students. As much so as the students just out of high school ( for w horn it must often be disconcerting to have older pupils in the class, but who - on the whole -take it like troopers, and deal with it in a very mature way ). But it is_ not only the school atmosphere which influences us, but what we learn. .. Names and places which used to be just that are suddenly coming alive. We are transported into different worlds and onto different planes. Our minds expand and grow, and sometimes we even touch the sublime ... It is difficult to come down to earth af-

terwards, but we cannot live on that mountain top forever; come down we must, for we would not recognize the sublime if we would not have to reach for it , over and over again. This period in our lives is so important to us, thatwewant to share it with our loved ones and our friends. But this is where the crunch comes in: they very often don't understand whatis happening. They don't feel what we feel. On the contrary, after a while our loved ones can become resentful, because college seems to take you away from them. It was just supposed to get you a degree, or at least more of the learning that was needed to get a job which made more money. Itwasnotsupposed to consume your mind and thoughts, alfi!ost to the exclusion of everything else. Your friends too don't understand your absorption with everything you are learning. It has Iittle or no part in their lives, so they can not bring up enough enthusiasm to share your excitement. Often we alienate them. And this is where the insidious danger lies. We must remember school is not the most important thing in life. The most important thing is our relationship with our partner, relationships with our friends, with our God if we are believers. It is not just what we know that counts, it is what we do with our know ledge and our lives. In the meantime I would like to thank the younger students for being so tolerant, understanding, and very often helpful. I would also like to thank the faculty and staff in general, for their kind and friendly attitude, but above all I want to thank those teachers, who have helped me reach the sublime ...

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NEWS WOMEN'S ISSUES The 2-minuteRitualThat Could Save YourLlfe... By Jill Bryant

You're probably looking at that headline and thinking, "Oh God, not another one." I know, there must be about a million 2 minute rituals out there that someone thinks you should do. But this one's for real. It's the thing that every woman hates to talk about: breast self-examinations, and I know it can save lives. You see, it saved the life of someone very close to me. So you may not want to talk about it: that's okay, it's really nobody's business but your own anyway. But we can't go on ignoring it or hoping it won't happen to us. It's way too late for that. The

stats are in, and they're pretty frightening: more than 1 in 10 women will, sometime in their lives, contract breast cancer, and there's only one way to catch it before it catches up with you, especially if you're under 40 and don't get a mammogram every year. The only way is self-examination. And the time to start is now. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so if you aren't doing or don't know how to do a self-examination ' get in touch with your doctor, or the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-800-663-3333for more information.

DEAD STURGEON SPELL TROUBLE IN FRASER By D. A. Colby

The number of sturgeo in the Fraser has increased i recent years, making it an ur . Sturgeon are washing up gent priority to seek out rem . on the shores of the Fraser edies now. A recent trip to th River, a tragedy that will only banks of the Fraser showed thi get worse. These mighty fish reporter a river straining fro can grow to several hundred the legac kilograms of a 10 and live for years o decades. heavy inThey are exdustry. We i~,.di§..•... tremely were dehardy, but are bf lighted t no match for see a crayi~ the toxins, fish amble pollutants streams ... " toward and cheminear the cals which shore, only permeate the murky Fraser. to discover that its left claw And now a new danger has was deformed, and its right come to light. The runoff from claw missing altogether. Pergolf courses is disrupting the haps this was Mother Nature delicate balance of oxygen in at work, but with new discovfeeder streams and in the river eries of the effects of toxins on itself. The lack of oxygen can DNA, a closer look at the Frabe devastating. ser is warranted.

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Heavy Security A Reality By D. A. Colby cont. From Page 1

in and drive through the video patrolled, barbed wire front gate. Just another day at university. Fantasy? Of course, but violence is a reality in today's society, a society with violent crime at near epidemic proportions. In North America, many universities are responding to this threat with new and innovative methods of security. U.C.F.V. has approved their own plan to provide mountain bike patrols around the campuses, and is providing intensive training for 16 volunteer students, in cooperation with the Matsqui Police Department. The core of the students are from the criminology department at U.C.F.V. This echoes the situation at B.CI.T. wherestudent~ylvia Leung was murdered earlier this year. B.C.I.T. now has riders patrolling the campus from 6:30-10:30p.m. on weeknights, at a cost of $25,000. According to U.C.F.V. SecurityCoordina-

tor Steve Yap, "The patrols should be in operation here by November". A white paper obtained from the Personal Safety Committee at U.C.F.V., outlines the program, and details a maximum cost of $2,500. While a random survey of students indicated approval for the bike patrols, several students are wondering if this is enough. "Parking rules in the Women's lot should be strictly enforced, and not just by wimpy parking signs", said 3rd year student Michelle Demers. "We need a system of identification for women drivers because our safety is more important than a male walking an extra mile". Other security features being .investigated are call boxes, buddy systems, enhanced lighting and personal alarm systems. Ofcourse, these measures are responding to ihe symptoms, and not the cure, and that is ultimatelywhatstudents should turn their attention and efforts toward.

Scroungersand Walkers By Jenny Boesterd

Did I hear what I thought I overheard? You want a daily exercise routine? Great, I have a solution for you. Wait for a couple thousand students to scrounge for the limited parking space at UCFV so that you end up parking down MacKenzie Road a c0uple kilometers away, then enjoy a pleasant and healthy walk to the college everyday. Would you like some extra tips? Set your alarm or else you will be running to your first class. Bring extra heavy books with you so that you can strengthen your muscles as you stroll up to the campus. And

make sure you dip into your budget for a pair of gumboots! B.C.'s unreliable fall and winter weather will be arriving, if not already here. Who wants soaking wet socks? I'll understand if this daily walk isn't for you! We have a problem. This student body at UCFV has greatly increased, but they have forgotten that we have no yellow school buses; most of us need to drive. Larger parking lots should be supplied. This problem should have been considered, don't you agree? If you have any arguments or solutions, please share them with US. And have a nice walk.

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A CALLFORGLOBALAWARENESS By Shirzad A. & David Thiessen

Human society comes about through~practice. This is a truth that began with the first human groupings and continues to the present day; as Aristotle so rightly said, one must be either an animal or a god to live alone. Yet on an even deeper level, particularly considering the fact of our modern tendencies toward globalization, one community, or one nation, does not in any way expresshumanityasawhole. The continued polarization of humanity, where people and nations are divided between exploited and exploiter does not negate the most important fact on earth: humanity is a single entity. It is in this sense that all those that consider themselves truly human must consider themselves first and foremost "social"ists, and it is under the vast umbrella of what it means to be human within our "global society" that all contemporary political and economic problems must be examined. Thus when our P.M., Kim Campbell, suggests that if we ignore the deficit we will simply become merely "another banana republic" (Sept. 17, 5:50 p.m. B.C.T.V),how are we to react? Perhaps the best way to begin is to grapple with the question why a country like Brazil, one of the most naturally rich countries in the world, has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world, why a third of its population live in poverty, and over seven million homeless and hungry children roam the streets. Our next question should be why thevastmajorityofBrazil's abundant natural resources end up lining our grocery shelves, while the millions of Brazilians that produce these resources are "fortunate" if they manage to scrape a living delivering us "our" prod-

ucts. Likewise how are we - as partners in a global society - to respond to Randy White's (Reform Party) admission that the Reform Party's cuts to foreign aid would "likely" be based on trade. How can that comment be reconciled to our overwhelming approval of the Persian Gulf War, or our approval sanctions to South Africa? What Randy means is that China, our single largest trading partner, would continue to

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second':'' receive substantial aid and investment, regardless of the fact that their human rights violations make South Africa's system of apartheid look like a Sunday school picnic. Indonesia, as well, would continually receive our support, despite the fact that their butchery in East Tim or is the worst genocide per capita since World War 2. Yet proudly we rejoice in our heroic efforts to force South Africa to implement basic civil rights; of course~ our trade with them was always next to nil. Don Nundal, a P.C. candidate, albeit with somewhat refreshing honesty, admitted he had only heard of East Timor about 8 months ago. In seeking to unravel out current political agendas concerning the coming election (and beyond), let us keep tHis in mind: we are humans first; being Canadian comes, at the very best, second. It is our contention that if our solutions to reduce the deficit, or

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provide jobs, compound the splintering of humanity, and increases the divisions between exploited and exploiter, they must, if we wish to call ourselves humans, be rejected. This is not to negate the need for jobs. Neither is it to reject the need to cut the deficit. It is simple to ask some serious questions that seldom get asked in the media, and to place our current situation within the global context that will always feel the effects of our decisions. It is not to reject the fact that humanity is divided into nations, or to devalue one's own particular culture, but what needs to be understood is the insufficiency of single solutions. Every serious question and its resolution concerns humans absolutely, that is they concern as a whole. When addressing any question, if too much emphasis is placed on national solutions, if the national is placedaboveeverythingelse,only chauvinism can result. History is thick with lessons of this kind; within these lessons lie the origins of racial superiority and fascism. To respond as the Reform Party, (as well, historically at least, as the Liberals and the P.C.'s) and say that "human rights violations should not be any consideration in deciding trade or foreign aid polides", is to come dangerously close to bringing us towards a whole new understanding of the word racism, an understanding cloaked the rhetoric of "free enterprise and Nationalism" . As Martin Luther King, Jr. so aptly wrote: "If we are to ever have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Ourloyaltiesmusttranscend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation. What this means is that we must finally develop a world perspective."

If you change your point of view you change your vote

As the holiday season quickly approaches (2 months), it is important that we reach out to help our fellow man. Food Banks across the Lower Mainland are experiencing an acute shortage of stock, and urgently need donations. Please, make a donation today, because your small effort really will make a difference. Drop off your donation at the CASCADE Office, or any Food Bank. Or call 859-5749 (Abbotsford), or 689-3663 0/ ancouver) to see what you can do.

if you change your vote you change the facts if you change the facts you change the world but you can't change the world but you can change your point of view!

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Hickory dickory dock ... UCFV had a clock The clock struck seven Then it died and went to heaven Hickory dickory dock. clock (klok) n. a mechanical device for keeping time, larger than a watch, with a moving pair of pointers, or hands, on a dial marked with the hours and minutes. If this dictionary definition of a clock is used as a test against UCFV's clock out front, it would not, at this point in time, make the grade needed to pass. This exam has four questions on it, and each one is worth five marks. Let's deal with each one separately. 1.) Is it a mechanical device for keeping time? Answer: Yes. Or at least that's · what the original reasons were for it being built. Right now, however, it is at a mechanical stand still and has not been keep(ingtime. 1.5 marks for effort. 2.) Is it larger than a watch? Answer: Yes. It by far out does the wrist watch of any normal human being. Also, it does an excellent job of linking UCFV to the community. Our clock tower closely resembles the bell towers of the many local churches. If bonus points'were given, they'd get them for having such a strong sense of community spirit. Bonus points aren't given, however, so they'll have to live with 5 marks. 3.) Does it have a moving pair of pointers or hands? Answer: Yes. But only if it gets really windy, or that major earthquake that they've been predicting actuallyoccurs. Sorry,0marks for this one. 4.) Does it have a dial marked with the hours and minutes? Answer: Yes. Sort of. It has lines on it. Because the clock does not work, though, they are useless. 2 points for strategically placed lines that enhance the looks of our clock tower ornament. Add all of this up and the result isa glaring 8.5 out of20. I'm sorry, but 42.5% is definitely a failing mark. Our clock is not a clock. It is an ornament. ornament(ornement)n.

anything that adorns or beautifies; 2. article or person that ads beauty, honor, or grace to the surroundings.

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ENTERTAINMENT Theatre Group Offers Up Comedy C

By Monique Marchant

Most people are probably aware of the fact that UCFV has a Theatre Department through which students can take theatre classes. Not so many people, however, realize that every year the Theatre Department puts on three excellent productions and, in addition to these, various workshops, special presentations, and outings. The 1993-94 theatre season here at UCFV is devoted entirely to the genre of comedy, and the three shows being offered this year are guaranteed to make you la ugh. The Matchmaker, by Thornton Wilder, is the first show. It will be set in the late nineteenth century in New York with the character Dolly Levi leading everyone in a race for freedom, love, and adventure. The UCFV Studio Theatre, Chilliwack campus, November 3-20, is where you'll want to be.

Goodnight Desdemona (GoodMorning Juliet)by AnnMarie MacDonald, a Canadian playwright, will be UCFV Theatre's second show of the

year. It takes a comical look at some of Shakespeare's most tragic characters and also manages to poke a little fun at

theatre students who are going to take a look at Shakespeare's Women. Audiences can take a look April 27-30 at the UCFV Studio Theatre, Chilliwack campus. Any students who have an interest in clowning and corned y or Shakespeare should head for some of the workshops being organized by the Theatre Department. Rod Conway will be available to clown around in his workshop on comedy and clowning October 16 and 23. Crispin Elsted will be guiding participants through a workshop on Shakespeare. The dates for this are November 20-27. The Theatre Department has something for everyone, whether their interests be theatre, literature, geography, or travelling. All of these areas of interest can be explored in July 1994 with the first Great Britain Tour. It is open to all UCFV students and members of the community. Now that you know how much the Theatre Department has to offer for the non-theatre student, you have no excuses. Take advantage of everything and enjoy it!

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Canada. January 19-February 5 at the UCFV Studio Theatre, Chilliwack campus. To follow the tradition of

At The Filin Festival A selection of films to watch for this year: The Lotus Eaters (Canada) An enchanting film featuring a ten-year old with the ability to perform magic spells.

UCFV Theatre, the third show willbeaShakespeareplay. This year's chosen one is TheMerry Wivesof Windsor.It can be seen

ing film dealing with sibling incest.

Dazed and Confused · (U.S.A.) Director Richard Linklater's (Slacker) chronicle of 1970's high-school life, complete with bell bottoms, TheCementGarden(Gr. Brit- tye-d yed shirts and 70' s rock and roll. Hits the mark. ain/Germany /France) See Page 8 for Film FestiA dark and challengval Reviews.

OH MY GOD! Something came out of my BUTT, and it was STINKY! Rumor has it that those All-Canadian icons, Ren & Stimpy, have been AXED by the Powers that Be at the CRTC. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy, come sign the Petition at the CASCADE Office!

March 9-19, at the Chilliwack Art Centre. A special presentation is being given by the second year

UCFV FILM 110 FALL SCHEDULE The following films will be shown twice in the lecture theatre (Al02) of the ABBOTSFORD campus at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. All interested persons are cordially invited to the Wednesday sessions. Oct. 20/21: The Unbelievable Truth October 27/28: The Big Sleep Nov. 3/4: Blade Runner Nov. 17/18: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) Nov. 24/25: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) Dec. 1/2: Silkwood

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ENTERTAINMENT Stallone, Snioes in Futuristic BLOCKBUSTER d"emo-Man Sure to Please Action Buffs Warner Bros. and Silver Pictures DEMOLITION MAN, a futuristic action adventure star- 1 ring Sylye~t~r · Stallone and Wesley Snipes, and directed by M a re o Brambilla, is now playing at · the Towne ,Cinema in Abbotsford. DEMOLITION MAN tells the story of L.A. tion picture screen. An obcop John Spart~n and diabolical criminal Simon Phoe- . sessive pursuit and a war of vengeance between two men nix, in a stunning future takes them from the year · freshly portrayed on the mo-

1996into the year 2032 and a bewildering society.,in which anything can-_ and doeshappen. The· action takes

. place in the dty of Ban Angeles, erea ted by merging Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego into one urban center. ·saysproducerJoel Silver, "With this picture we tried to do •·something novel,: 'we took a classic genre-the chase-, ai;,d pJ~:ted _.itin:1a:_v,erydjfJe_rent world. "It's a very cle~n wor,ld; there is no violence. There is no crime. There is no sex. And people don't eat meat. Everything seems perfect, but of coµrse it really isn).''' ·. , •.

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By D. A. Colby

"I love you, I love you", Park Young-Shin whispers into the ear of her drama teacher Chang W ook. Unfortunately for Young-Shin, her affections aren't reciprocated, this scene being one of many fantasy sequences juxtaposed with reality in director Le Myong-Se's soft and lyrical film, First Love. First Love is a delicately weaved tapestry of bold colors and vivid sounds,creating a stimulating background for what is in essence a slow, boring, formulaic story of unrequited love. While the fantasy scenes display a playful quality, they fail to illustrate the depth of emotion a young woman (or

man for that matter) may feel when in love. The result is a love story on the same intellectual and emotional level as those old A.B.C. "After School Specials". When Young-Shin discovers the truth about the man she has seen as perfect, she cries heavily and the skies open up and cry as well, a cinema tic device reminiscent of 1950's Hollywood Bmovies. Touted as displaying "the sophistication of Alain Resna-is at his peak", First Love obviously didn't impress the half dozen or so cinephiles who walked out halfway through my screening.

By D. A. Colby

Man Bites Dog, filmed as a mock documentary, is a strange macabre tour-de-force from new director Remy Belvaux. At once a graphic, violent and disturbing film, Man Bites Dog plays out as a hybrid of "Cops", "Spinal Tap", and "Scarface". The B&W film follows the daily routine of a homicidal maniac named Ben, who likes to recite his own (awful) poetry while calmly snuffing out helpless victims. Many viewers will be disturbed by the relentless grotesque images of Ben as he carries out his psychopathic tirade in this blackest of black comedies. We are right there with Ben," cinemaverite" style, as one by one, the body count piles up, including the film's soundman, and later, the camera operator. However, Man Bites Dog is easily recognizable as an anti-vio-

lence statement and it can beargued that it is also a reflection of the voyeuristic eavesdropping banalities which permeate TV airwaves a la: "Cops", "Hard Copy", "To Serve and Protect" et aL Is our fascination with horrific crime an inherently human response, designed to help us cope with absurd realities, or simply another byproduct of an entire generation of bored individuals whose senses have been .dulled by years of television? After all, ours is a society which allows the production of mass-murder'er trading cards. The closing scenes of Man Bites Dog bluntly reinforce the futility of violence in a similar fashion to "Gallipoli" and "Reservoir Dogs", with no one coming out a winner. Not a bad statement from a young, fresh director.

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This is thefirst in (hopefully)a series of restaurant reviews in ' whichI, JillBryant,yourfearlesscriticofsuchabstractvaluesambiance By Nindee Ahuja and gastronomicfulfillment, will attempt to go where no restaurant Jeans. We've all owned a critic has gone before-to find the truly unique eateriesin the Fraser pair at one point in our lives. And whether or not we absolute! y love Valley. No moreMcDonaldsor Dairy Queen dinners around heremy missionis to seekout and elucidateto you,faithful reader,wherethe them or hate them, we can all bestand most uniqueplacesto consumemassquantitiesexist. Now the pretty well say that we've had only questionremainingis whetheror not I willget an expenseaccount. some type of experience with jeans.

Looking for a place with character, somewhere a little different? Rhino Cappuccino, in the Clearbrook Plaza on South Fraser in Matsqui, has all this and more. The ambiance is unmatched by any other jqint in the vicinity. The decor is very cool, and they sell paintings and pottery by local artists off the walls and out of the refrigerator case. There is a definite rhino obsession happening here-everywhere you look, there are pictures of rhinos, stories of the plight of the endangered African Rhino, even stuffed rhinos. If you leave behind an original sketchfeaturingarhino,especially on napkins or toilet paper, they'll even put it up on the wall for you. Want to buy the

"There is a definite rhino obsession happening here ..."

seat under your seat? No problem-they sell original Rhino's chairs for $15. Although smoking is allowed, you must rent an ashtray for twenty-five cents, with all the proceeds going towards the Cancer Society to pay for your future treatment for lung cancer. The running total (as of October 4) was $263.50. As the name promises, they do sell cappuccino, as well as espresso, mochas, and at least 3 specialty coffees every night. The - specialty coffees all have exotic names, and where necessary, careful explanations of their flavours, for example, rich, heavy, dark, spicy, etc.. They also have every imaginable flavour of Italian so-

In the 90' s, Rap music is definitely havingitswaywithdenim. Influenced by musicians like Markey Mark and Kriss Kross, (the totally "crossed out" look) jeans go bigger and baggier this season. Hollywood Jeans have made available its "Wide Jeans", Club Monaco offers a "Loose Cut", and Guess? caine out with a "Huge Style". It's even gone to the extremes of having the House of Chanel (Karl Lagerfeld) come out with a hip-hop style of jeans this fall. These looks have become a youth staple, but grownups want comfort, and 1style, as well. Becausejeansareverymainstream right now, manufacturers are responding greatly.

Mr. Levi Strauss himself is the one to thank for our denim jeans. The first pair of jeans was designed over 140 years ago. Originally, jeans were created for Californian miners. The basic design of jeans hasn't changed much over a century. Jeans still come with your basic top-stitching, rivets, and the classic 5-pockets. What has changed about jeans das: I recommend the .peach. is the way we perceive jeans and There is an admirable range of the fit. other beverages, from steamers In the 19S0's, we had role to bottled waters. Their food models like Marlon Brando,James menu is small and most suited for Dean, and Elvis to show their stuff lunch or a light dinner. They do in denim jeans. The style of the have, however, a large range of jeans back then were your basic delectable desserts, which is straight-legged cut. The 60's WHAT'S HOT ... where I and my fellow critic, Colbrought bell-bottomed, hip-hugleen Mah, headed. I had the Al- ging jeans-how could anyone - Levis now offers a "Born mond Fudge Cake, which is rich forget those?! Worn" in their traditional straightand sinful but well worth the · Although jeans were big leg 501 versi{m. 2000+ calories. It is a definite during the S0's and 60's, they must for anyone with a major didn't become totally accepted - Hollywood Jeans are chocolate fixation. Colleen, my until the 1970's. The styles durbringing new life to the traditional faithful sidekick, sampled the · ing this time period were basijean with overdying. The classic, Pumpkin Cheescake, of which she cally the same. During the 80's, top-selling jean, is available in says; "Chunky, tangy, and a little every known designer came out every shade from your basic black spicy. Alittleorangepumpkinon with denim jeans bearing their and deep indigo to classic fall top added a most festive touch. signature name on the back. Now colors such as tan, wine, forest Unfortuhere we are in the 90' s and jeans green and grey. nately, when are still cool, still radical, and yes, I tried to gnaw on the little sucker, I found that Comedian Cotter Leaves Real Estate it resembled For Stand-Up Care_er an orange through school, but he quit his job as Simon B. Cotter's "Back on crayon. What a mishap. Everydirector of human resources for a Campus" college tour comes to this thing was great-but I think I ate major real estate company to go into school!!!!! comedy full time. part of my napkin." Fast-rising comic Simon B. Five years later, he's had no Cotter - just back from the finals of Rhino's unique atmosphere regrets. Described as a "charismatic the San Francisco International Comdraws an eclectic mix of young storyteller with a keen eye for obseredy Festival-is appearing November and old-anyone who enjoys an vation", his material is decidedly an ti10, on or near our campus soon!!!!! intelligent place to meet and greet, racist (he's half-Jamaican), anti-sexThe date is part of Cotter's play cards or chess (available ist, pro-female, and (according to the "Back to Campus" tour of mare than upon request) and listen to great magazine Campus Canada)"always 60 colleges and universities across music (ie: Bob Marley, U2, even hysterical". Canada. It's the largest campus comthe occasional live band). But get Being on tour-even a tour as edy tour in Canadian entertainment there early on the weekend-it long as this one-is something he enhistory, and one that covers more joys. Being "Back on Campus" with becomes packed early and these than three-quarters of all the colleges Simon B. Cotter is an event students and campuses in the country. dedicated Rhino fans stay until willrememberfortherestoftheyear. Cotter began working in comthe wee hours. Oh, and don't Be prepared to laugh till you edy when he was in high school, and forget to wear black-all the staff drop and keep watching for the time continued while he was earning his does.

THIS RHINO IS NO WHITE ELEPHANT! By Jill Bryant

they' re still around. Jeans are sexy, . fashionable, and can be all things to all people.

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By Narinder Ahuja

To many people, espeToda·y,arranged marriages are cially non-Indians, the term still being used for those peoarranged marriage always ple who are still strong believmakes them think of "how ers of finding a suitable match could one marry a complete for their sons or daughters. It's stranger", or "I feel so sorry for not the same procedure as my him/her." These are thoughts parents was. It's more than you would have thought about just the parents meeting each other and dis20 years ago. The definicussing their " ... it's kind of like tion of archildren and ranged mara blind date - it it's also more riages has than just dismay work or it may cussing valchanged a ues and begreat deal not." since then. liefs of the families. Myparents have been married hapArranged marriages topily for twenty-eight years and day are basically a somewhat theirs was an arranged marsafe and dependable way of riage. My parents didn't even finding a match for the boy or see each other until December girl. Usually, both sets of par13, 1964, the date of their wedents are introduced through a ding. I cannot imagine either mutual friend, or as we say in one of them with anyone else. Hindi, bacholyn. From there,

Student Society Screws S(udents Opinions have been floating around, rumours have been circulating, and the word isn't good. The Student Body is growing anxious and agitated about the current Student Society's efforts. Questions arising from overheard conversations include "Who is our Student Society?", "What are they doing at present?", "Where do they meet?", and "Why haven't we heard anything from them?" The Student Body wants someinput! We'vepaidour're fees, and now we want some action! The Student Body wants these questions addressed! -K.B.

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uihl®W®®Ik~ they (the boy and girl) have the opportunity to get to know each other and they can also come to their own decisions whether or not they are compatible and well -suited for each other. It is no longer the situation where the parents come home to their daughter and simply state that they have found her future husband for her. Today, we as the younger generation of the East Indian culture have more control and · sayoverwhowewillbespending the rest of our lives with. There's absolutely nothing wrong with having our parents introducing us to other Indian males and females. After all, it's kind of like a blind date-it may work or it may not. Remember, it' sonly an introduction. Wehavetheright to say yes or no.

Name: JOANNE Age: 19 Town: ABBOTSFORD Really Important Thing We Need To Know: My Boyfriend's name in Gr. 3 was Kevin or Chad. Fave Stress Release: SCREAMING Cause for Stress: SCHOOL

What's Up with That!?!? 1. Why is there never enough ass wipe in the bathroom on campus?

2. Why do condoms only go on one way? 3. Why is Kim Campbell even running for office? 4. Why doesn't the clock on Abby campus work? 5. Why do we have toes? 6. Why do people spend billions of dollars on finger nails? 7. Why is it then when we use the spell check on Bryan's laptop computer that the name Kim comes up as chimp? 8. Why does Bono sound like someone crushed his nut's on Lemon?

9. Why did the cup run away with the spoon?

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NIRVANA - INUTERO It's -finally here. The record everyone was waiting for, the new NIRVANA! And just as KurtCobam had hinted, it's geared toward the band's true fans, meaning those people who realize there's more to Nirvana than just Nevermind. Yeah, it was a great album, but the realNirvana is heavier, and . knows what distortion is, and they show that in IN UTERO. The lead-off track Serve · theServantssounds like something you would hear on Nevermind, only thicker. The next track, Scentless Apprentice! is a wall of noise that must remind Nirvana fans of Bleach.

SMASHING PUMPKINS

And while reverting back to their old form, the band figured it would be okay to take a few potshots at all the bands like Stone Temple Pilots - who moved to Seattle to try to be a "Seattle band" for the prestige andmoneyitwouldbring. But. those of you who fear that Nirvana is no longer accessible to its Nevermind audiences need notworry. Dumbsoundslikeit was taken from Nevermind while All Apologies has the pop sensibility of that same album. · All in all,. this album is thicker and louder, truer to Nirvana's roots than Nevermind ever was. Definitely worth the cash!

enough to bring instruments like the piano, violins, and cellos, into ing Pumpkins eagerly anticipated, songs like Somaand Luna. Possifollow-up to 1991's debut, Gish,is bly the most powerful song on - to be honesf - the greatest album this album, though, is Disarm. I have ever heard. Ever. In my Violins,cellos, guitars, and even a life. There is nothing better then the this. It can't· get any better. · mellotron combine to form an intense song. about the loneliness Now, l know that 99.99% of the and pain that a child feels at the world will disagree with me, but hands of his parents. it can not be denied that this alI could go on and, on about bum truly is great. how good this band is. I could tell SiameseDreamhas a healthy all of you how I discovered :-in a mixture of songs on it, unlike other dream - that lead singer/ guitaralbums from bands that refuse to ist William Corgan's song writbe separated from that one style ing ability was a gift from the of grunge. It leads off to with universe itself. I could tell you all ChembRoclcand is followed by of this and more, but the best way Quiet, something which neither for you to find this outis to go song is. They are loud and raundirectly to the closest music stores chy, and show that this band can and buy this al bum. Kill,ifnecesrock with the best of them. But sary. not to be held to one style of song, this band feels comfortable

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ICBC TIPS FEATUREDAT FREESEMINAR Dealing with ICBC can be a stressful and sometimes insurers, and maximizing confusing experience. If you one's bargaining strength are faced with this situation during settlement negotiaor know som!?one who is, tions. The seminar will also you wiU be interested in this focus on the often inisunderfree.one-~vening seminar on stood principles goVerning personal injury law presented compensation for lost income by the University College resulting .from an accident. the Fraser Valley. .. The seminar will be The seminar.will be given by a lawyer with many held on Thursday, October year,s' of experience repre21, at W. J. Moust Secondary senting people in personal School irt Clearbrook from 7..;;: · injury cases. 10 p;rn.... · · Admission to ICBC and ' .· · Topics covered will , PersonalInjury Law is free but ihdude :suryiving financially pre-registration is required as wµil~ dfsabled~ valuing damspace is limited; For more ages for j:iain and suffering, information or to register the key role of physicians and phone UCFV at 854-45.38 other experts, the most combetw~en 8:30 a,. m. and 4:30 p. mon pitfalls in dealing with m . .1 weekdays.

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An impish creature by nature, TRILLION haunts the alleys and lanes of all human domains. Her reason to be is to drive all males into temptation, while purging _their souls into her own. In their relentless struggle, these males often resort to excessive drinking, use of over-the-counter drugs, granola, and calloused, hairy palms. Extremely crafty, she takes great offense at being outsmarted, albeit very rarely, and tends to be very vengeful. :..-P~olongedexposure to TRILLIONcan often cause serious side-effects, such as constant growth of bodily hair, pot-belliedness, and loss of all mental capacity. BEWARE!

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By Colleen Mah Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Trying to impress someone important? Whether it be at the work-place or in a social situation, take it from me: Don't go out ofyourway. This one's not worth it · You'll only wind up feeling lik~ knob for trying: Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) It's your turn to be in the spotlight, Scorpio! Don't be afraid to let your hair hang down. Go to · the clubs, boogie, and." dance lik? a flower". Shyness- is a no-no. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-,Der. 21) Confrontations are in your favor this week. Let ·everyone know what'sticking you off, and be aggressive. Scream, rip your hair out, and set your enemy's house on fire. (As for all you budding pyromaniacs, I was just joking about the "House on fire" bit). Aries (March 21 - April 19) ·. Follow your hunches this week. Instinct proves to be a good friend. Throw the "Cosmic Friends" hotline number out the window. It's a bunch of B.S. and they just want your $money$. Trust your own feelings. If anyone is to make a valid Elvis-sighting this week, it will be you. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Being conservative and rather frugal with money -matters, you are long over-due for a change. Be reckless! Buy something expensive like a car, that will keep you indebt for the rest of your life. Or better yet, go gambling with the rent money. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Don't be afraid of criticism. Some of it is constructive, and is there to help you. Do however, be afraid of insults. These are meant to hurt 'you. In extreme cases, be prepared to wash out the offender's mouth-with soap. Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) "Great fortune awaits you." Ha! fla! Don't you wish. Wait, there's always hope. Go check out prospects in the local garage sales and flea markets. Remem-

ber: "One man's trash is another man's treasure.n (What's the deal with all this 'man' stuff anyway?!)

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Club, glub, three men in a tub. Somewhere in your life there is a grand conflict between three people. And guess what: you are the middleman, the referee. ;In fact, youmay happen to BE one of those three people.· Good luck. Thfs one's a toughie, and someone's bound to get hurt. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) Don't be afraid of criticism. Some of it is constructive, and is there to help you. Do however, be afraid of insults. These areme 9nt to hurt you. In extreme cases, be prepared to wash out the offender's mouth with soap. Cancer (June 22- July 22) What's your fantasy? If it is along the lines of sweating profusely, workingmuscles you never knew· you had, and connecting with a lot of ...TREES; well firsttime skiers this is the opportunity for you! This upcoming spring break, UCFV is hosting a SKI TRIP!! I'm telling you early, so you can plan lYfll in advance. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Getting bored of the norm? Your bowling shoes are wearing a little thin? And polo just doesn't do it for you anymore? Well check out the "restaurant review" in this newspaper (duh - yes, the one you are holding). If you haven't ventured to the RHINO, then get there. Ifyouhave,anddon'tagree with the review, then let off a little steam and tell us about it. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Have you been taking that someone special for granted? When was the last time you sent flowers? (This question is for BOTH girls and guys.) And when was the last time you said those heart-touching words: "Get your smelly feet off the coffee table."Be romantic, write a poem, serenade your loved one at four o'clock in the morning. Do anything, just don't spit on my column.

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The Results Are In! Here's a memory test for you, but it will be nothing like those Midterms you've been writing. The time: In-person registration way back in May and June. The reason: Keep you busy during your wait to register. The event: A brief survey which was to be filled out concerning course availability, pre-registration, and registration services, plus some selected demographics. Anything ring a bell? At any rate, here's some of the findings: 44% of respondents indi-

cated there were courses they wanted to take but could not. ls t year English, Psychology, Business, History, and Math courses were in the highest demand among those who couldn't get the courses they wanted. Overall levels of satisfaction with registration procedures and materials were very high. Students are attending UCFV for the right reasons the right programs, good location, and quality instruction. Almost 40% of students

living in Chilliwack are taking the majority of their courses at the Abbotsford Campus. Female students make up approximately 2/3 of the respondents with an average age of 26.3. Students who indicated they were dissatisfied with the services were asked to tell why. Reasons were: not enough course sections offered, lack of courtesy, slow and inconvenient process. Top courses students wanted but could not get: PSYC 101, ENGL 105, SOC 101, ENGL 110, GEOG 101.

PUBLIC INVITATION To Hear

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Some more info tidbits that were dug up: Number of students enrolled in courses at UCFV: 6131, as of Sept. 25, 1993. Average age of students at UCFV has dropped since 1989 from 28.6 to 26.7. Headcount Enrollment in University transfer program: 2086, Career Technical program: 1608. To all those that missed filling out this precious survey, copies can be picked up at the CASCADE Office.

Business Administration Student Association (BASA) All Students currently enrolled in any Business Admin..: istration Program are encouraged to show their support for there-initialization of the Business Administration Student Association (BASA) by dropping in at the CASCADE office. We have the support of the Faculty Head of Business Administration, Casey Sheridan, now we need YOUR support! Watch for more details next issue.

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EDITORIAL ALCOHOL POLICY SMACKS OF CENSORSHIP!

In today's society, we are inundated by rules, regulations, laws, and policies around which we live our lives. The majority of these 'guidelines' are well within reason, but as this is not a perfect world (far from it), there are some restrictions which go beyond tlie realm of logic and reason. Here at UCFV, policies abound like clover in the back field. It is these policies that guide the directions and actions taken here at the University College. Somewhere along the line of forming these policies, the idea of restricting who could advertise in the student newspaper, presently the CASCADE,was forwarded to the policy-making committee here at UCFV. Thinking that it was a good idea, this committee made a policy totally restricting certain organizations from advertising.

The title of this policy is the Alcohol Policy. This policy, which severely restricts the Student Society's ability to promote - therefore to make a profit - its dances where alcohol is being served, also prevents the CASCADE from getting sponsorship from local pubs, bars, and night clubs. The policy blatantly states "No organization which is encouraging the consumption of alcohol will be allowed to advertise its products, events, etc., on University College campuses or within University College sponsored publications." It has been said that the CASCADE is sponsored by the UCFV, therefore we cannot run ads by those organizations deemed to be encouraging drinking of alcoholic beverages. Some may argue who the CASCADE's

sponsor is, but this point is irrelevant. The fact is that this institute, namely UCFV, is trying to dictate what is 'responsible use of ale:ohol' by censoring the ads which the CASCADE runs. It's a great idea, but instituted in an extremely bad way. The CASCADE firmly believes that alcohol should be treated seriously, and the promotion of safe drinking habits and 'Don't Drink and Drive' advertisements is a must. But banning alcoholic ads outright won't help the situation. The student body is a responsible groups of adults and young adults who, I believe, can make wise and intelligent decisions regarding their own wellbeing. They've made the choice to attend UCFV to further their education ... Just because there is an ad from an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages primarily certainly does not mean that the entire student body, or part thereof, will head over and get drunk. We

have more intelligence than that! Those establishments were there long before the CASCADE came along making ad-space available to them. People were enjoying cool ones ever since day one. The CASCADE wants to educate more people about the hazards of drinking, but in order to do so, must generate money allowing us to expand. If that money is available from 'drinking establishments,' so be it. People will frequent these places regardless, otherwise they would not be in business. Let's just educate these people about the 'very real risks of alcohol consumption.' The more informed the student body is, they'll be able to make even wiser and more intelligent decisions, both about themselves and their friends! Censorship should not play a part in this ... and don't drive while under the influence of alcohol!

Post-secondary stall needs jump-start frotn governtnent By Crawford Kilian

Students and schools alike are trapped in a catch-22 by the rising costs of higher education. Without advanced education, students have little hope of productive, high-income careers. Without productive workers, we won't be able to sustain a hightech industrial economy - including colleges and universities. We need to accept more people to into post secondary, but we can't afford to build new schools or hire new faculty. So existing campuses are jammed . Tuition fees alone run over $2,000 a year at most Canadian universities, but cover only about a fifth of the total cost. Taxpayers cover most of the balance. Fulltime students are also giving up the income they could have made by working instead. Countless students try to work part time and study part time. Government loans are vital for them. But they usually need to enroll in at lest three courses to qualify. That can be a problem when classes are 98 per cent full. Many students, therefore,

borrow money so they can take courses unrelated to their career plans. They'regamblingthattheir grades will get them a better spot in next year's registration line. They have little choice. Either they go heavily into debt to complete their education, or they face dead-end jobs and unemployment. Meanwhile student-loan defaults are running at one in six these days, so the present system isn't serving anyone very well. The Institute for Research on Public Policy,a Montreal thinktank, has published a fresh look at this dilemma. Ending the squeeze on Universities, by Edwin G. West, argues for "income contingent" loan repayment. In other words, students would borrow money for their education and then repay it through their income tax. If they didn't make much money, they wouldrepayslowly. Iftheymade a lot, they'd pay it off quickly. West points to a number of countries trying this system, notably New Zealand. But Caryn Duncan, a student, argues against the idea in the same

book. She warns that tuition fees would skyrocket. Some graduates would become disabled, leave the country, or otherwise fail to repay. That would raise costs for the rest. Even so, income contingent loan repayment makes sense. By comparison, U.S. president Bill Clinton's "national service" plan, where graduates work for the government before going to work for · themselves, looks expensive and unwieldy. But West assumes that graduates, whatever they've studied, will indeed make a lot of money and avoid unemployment. That looks less certain as the recession grinds on. A hard-nosed government might offer loans for job-training only - and only for jobs in real demand. Students in general academic programs would pay their own way. So would students in overcrowded fields like law.

Government loans would go only to students in apprenticeship programs, health- related disciplines, science and engineering - whatever fields promise a real return on investment. A hard-nosed government could also demand that students complete their undergraduate programs in just two or three years. That would automatically create m o r e spaces, and get people into productive w o r k sooner. Perhaps t h i s sounds harsh, but the only way out of a Catch-22 is to change the terms of the problem. Traditional postsecondary is a luxury we can no longer afford.

Mr. Kilianis an Authorand Instructorat CapilanoCollege.

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LETTERS TO ED. The CASCADE Welcomes Letters To Ed. All Letters must be typed and double spaced, and include your name, phone# and student#. All Letters will be published verbatim.

To Ed. On Free Trade, Water Export,

and the future of Canada. Free Trade advocates like to remind us that there is nothing in the F.T.A.of the N.A.F.T.A.which compels Canadians to sell their water, and it's technically correct. What isn't brought up is that there is nothing in the deals that would prevent governments or entrepreneurs from redirecting water to south of the border; this is the problem. Now that Americans (from the state of Missouri) own the West Kooteney Power and Light Company - with all its dams and water rights, it's just a matter of time before they sell Canadian water to their fellow citizens in America. Once this happens, section 409 of the F.T.A. kicks in and states: - Canada could not reduce the export volume unless we cut back on our own domestic consumption by an equivalent amount. - We must ensure the price paid by Canadians is equal to the American price. - Under no circumstances (even in domestic crisis) can Canada restrict the 'normal' supply of good. What a historical achievement for the Americans! It all hinges on this 'National treatment' non-sense which means Americans must be treated as if they're Canadians -with regard to all trade transactions: Outrageous! U.S. interests consider the North Thompson water diversion project to be the first 'test case' for the sale of Canadian water under Free Trade: the prop-Osalwould see a million acre feet of water funneled to California annually. It is clear that Americans want our water, and selling them some is not necessarily a destructive development, as long as ownership and control is not compromised for our future generations. The F.T.A.,however, guaranties the Americans a constant flow of Cana-

dian water (once the precedence is established) and a price that can not be raised above the price offered to Canadians! It is our responsibility to ensure that, when Canada's population is a billion plus, our children have legal access to enough water to meet their ever increasing needs. In the new world order, the new world gold is water, and if we manage our 'gold' judiciously, we'll be selling vegetables to Californians; just think of the employment possibilities that the B.C. Hothouse Empire would offer. My dad always says: "if your neighbour is thirsty for water, you should give him a bucketful to tide him over. If he needs some more, sell him some more -but~ put his hand on the pump!" He also says "nothing is free." The Free Trade deal effectively puts the American handontheCanadianpump. Wendy Holme, former B.C. director of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, has described what must be done to remove the American hand from our pump, or as she puts it: to ensure future Canadian sovereignty (control) over water resources: 1) Canada must press for an explicit N.A.F.T.A.exemption for water in 'other than bottled form.' 2) Canada needs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the_UnitedStates which specifically limits the terms of the F.T.A. to 'only bottled water.' 3) Canada needs to re-introduce and pass the Canadian Water Preservation Act. [Bill 156] Please write to our politicians, and demand that Wendy Holme's three steps to sovereignty be taken by our government before our children can't afford the American price of Canadian water. As well, in the name of Canadian National Security, the West Kooteney Power and Light Co~pany must be expropriated from the Americans, and future foreign ownersr..ip of our utilities must be prohibited by the law. For more info on the destructive forcesof the F.T.A., Phone: (306) 244 5757 or Fax: (306) 2443790

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•••••••••••••••••••• To the Editor, Last spring, Commander Kim called us all illiterate S.0.B.s and we all shuddered - it seems pretty ironic. We as the common electorate continually ask for truth in our politicians yet, when one speaks their mind or gives us the straight talk on issues like unemployment we reel, and even condemn the same. lt

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Mark Hampel

•••••••••••••••••••• To Ed. A reply to Cheryl, I applaud your attempts to unify the lesbian community at U.C.F.V. However, I find your choice of words offensive as both a woman and someone who has ties to members in your community. The word" dyke" is a somewhat derogatory slang word used to classify lesbians. Those outside the lesbian community use it as an insult and it is often a marker of one's intolerance for lesbians. The lesbians I know object strongly to that word being used to describe them. You are perhaps shooting yourself in the foot in your attempt to provide a safe environment for lesbians to come out in. I know of no lesbian who would consider" coming out" into an environment where the word "dyke" is being bandied about both by homo- and heterosexuals. Silence indeed equals death, if not .of the body certainly of the spirit. By no means am I trying to refute your statistics but I do take exception to your use of the word "wimmin." To me this is an examp le of misdirected feminist energy. The feminist movements have larger issues to worry about/ work on whether or not the word "man" is in their gender. · As a feminist, I work for equality, of both self and opportunity. Iworkforwomen'sgroups and issues. Breast cancer, rape, "I

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A fellow student and a fellow woman.

••••••••••••••••••• Dear Ed. I would like to place a "lost, but hopefully found" ad in the student newspaper. The item that I fear lost is the new student government here at U.C.F.V. I wonder if maybe they lost their way coming back from summer break. I do not know. But I've looked high and low on this campus and they are not to be found. Oh, I've caught a few fleeting glimpses of them, but they are usually going in the other direction. If the student society is reading this, there is still time to redeem yourselves, but the hours are ticking away. All we ask for is a little representation and maybe a voice for those of us who have none. Hey-we elected you so we do have faith in you. If you need a little help all you have to do is ask. There is nothing to fear, we won't bite. Unless of course you fail to answer this ad ...... A concerned student.

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SPORTS

NHL Season Starts with BANG By Jeff Tisdale

The 1993 - 94 NHL season has begun, with the beginning of this season being far different from ones in the past. The league has said hello to Miami, Anaheim and Dallas, while saying good-bye to Minnesota. As well, there will be a new play-off format for the post season which should prove to be more interesting as the first round may begin with playing against a cross-divisional rival. Look for strong rookie performances from dynamic duos of Pittsburgh's Martin Straka and Markus Naslund, and Ottawa's Alexander Daigle and Alexi Yashin. Perhaps the biggest surprise will come from Michael Renberg of Philadel-

phia, who is currently playing on the Lindros line. For you poolies: if you have players such as Trevor Linden, Steve Yzerman or

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Cascades Ranked 4th out of 30 million! By D. Dravas

Some of the best soccer players in the country attend school right here at U.C.F.V. The latest Canadian soccer rankings have the Cascade women ranked as fourth nationally, quite a feat, considering the sheer number of schools competing in Canada and the fact that these women were previously unranked. If you haven't already caught these stars in action, now is the time to get off your ass and support our women. After all, isn't it about time our humble little school got a little recognition.

World Series

We say it is. Apathy is uncool, c1.ndif we want to be identified as a "real" university participation is key. We are the Cascade Kodiaks, and it's about time somebody heard us roar. National Rankings October 13, 1993. 1. John Abbott Islanders (QC) 2. Sherbrooke Volontaires (QC) 3. Malaspina Mariners (BC) 4. U.C.F.V. Cascades (BC) 5. Conestoga Condors (Ont) 6. Capilano Blues (BC)

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players are beginning.to feel the sunset of their careers beat upon their faces. They are players like Doug Gilmour, Mark Messier, and Adam Oates. These players will still score a lot of points but they will not be able to keep up with the new stars of today. Within both the new West and East Conferences · their m~y only be one sure division, withthatbeingthePacific. This should be nothing more than a three team race involving Calgary, LA, and Vancouver. Vancouver should be able to pull away if they can manage to trade for either a big centre or an offensive defenceman, or both. LA is just too old and toputitbluntly,Calgarysucks!

(sorry Sandy). In the toughest Division, on the other hand, any of six teams in the eight team division could win it, the odd ones out being the Florida Panthers and Lightning. I say put the smart money on the Rangers of New York. They have the right mix of young talent ( Amonte et al and crafty veterans Messier at al). In the Northeastdivisionitshouldgo down to the wire between Montreal, Quebec, Pittsburgh and Boston. Quebec should take it with the late season infusion of Peter Forsberg. The early season prediction for the finali four in the Stanley Cup will be Detroit, Vancouver, Pittsburgh and Quebec.

CLASSIFIEDS NEED HELP WITH ESSAYS? I have an honours degree (B.A., UVic), two writing awards, and a lot of experience in last-minute papers!!! Ifyou need help getting your paper done, or need someone to guide you through any or all of the steps involved in a research paper, from introductory research to proofreading, then give me a call. Just phone 8522488 and ask for Jennifer. Rates vary according to students.

WANTED: SWM, To Warm Beds, Scratch Backs, and Generally be Submissive. Apply, in person, at CASCADE office._

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Person for occassional fireeating and walking on hot coals. Apply., in person, to the CASCADE Office. Rooster boy looking for the Right Chicken Lady to ruffle myfeatherstheRightWay!This is one cock you can't refuse! Call 852-CROW

WANTED Two stuffed armadillos for use as bookends, paperweights, etc. Willing to pay, but not much. Call 850-8650. To the man with the beautiful eyes, this is the first piece of the puzzle. You can cash them in at a later date. This damsel in distress thanks you.

The Victor is always Right; the Defeated have no say!

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--------WHAT'SON-------Oktoberfest Commodore Ballroom, October 15, 16, 22, 23, 7pm. All Candidates Meeting Fraser Valley East. Abby Cafeteria, 12-2pm. Environment Club meeting, Room E-244, October 21, 3p.m. Movie/Pizza Night Chilliwack campus Student Lounge, October 21, 7 & l0p.m. Lady Cascades Basketball U. Victoria, October 22, 7:30p.m. Cross Country Running Meet UCFV, October 23, 11am. Ball Hockey Tcurnament Ag. Rec Ccmplex, Matsqui Fairgrounds, October 23, 10am. -4pm. Lady Cascades Soccer Vancouver Community College, October 23, 2:00e.m

Bingo! Mission Campus. 12pm. Cavern Clothing, Fashion show. Cafeteria, October 26, 12lp.m .. ST AR TREK EXTRA VAGANZA, Cafeteria, Movies A100, October 25-29, noon. Lady Cascade Basketball U.B.C., October 26, 5:45p.m. Golden Pumpkin Carving Contest!!!!!! Stay awake for details. Children's Hallowe'en Party, Mission Campus. 4-6:30pm. October 27. Games Afternoon Chilliwack campus Student Lounge, October 28 Sarah McLachan & Ginger The Vogue Theatre, October 28,29, 8pm.

STAR TREK COSTUME CONTEST!!!!!!!!Noon in the Abby Cafeteria. PRIZES. Annual Scavenger Hunt & Hayride Chilliwack Campus Agri. Barn, October 29, 7p.m. Lady Cascade Basketball S.A.I.T. Tournament, October 29-31, TBA Lady Cascade Soccer Chilliwack Fairgrounds, October 30, 12:00p.m. Cascades Men's Basketball Clearbrook Community Cen tre, October 30, 4:00p.m.

Hike Club meeting. November 2, A-100, 3p.m. Lady Cascade Soccer BCCAA Champion ships at Coquitlam Towncentre, November 5-6, TBA Cascade Men's Soccer BCCAA Championships at Coquitlam Towncentre, November 5-6, TBA Depeche Mode & the The Pacific Coliseum, November 6, 8pm. Cross Country Running Meet Okanagan U/C, November 7, 1:00p,m

Cascade Men's Soccer Chilliwack Fairgrounds, October 31, 12:00p.m. Cascades Men's Basketball Clearbrook Community Centre, October 31, 2:30p.m.

Simon B.Cotter., comedian extrordinaire! November 10, location TBA. Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week November 15-19

Lenny Kravitz & Blind Melon Pacific Coliseum Concert Bowl, October 31, 7:30pm.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Are you enrolled in the Criminal Justice or Social Services Program at UCFV? Would you like some hands-on experience working within the Correctional Services field or within the court system? Volunteer positions available at Centre Creek Youth Correctional Centre and in Chilliwack, Matsqui, or Hope courts. If interested, please call Vicki at 792-8581, Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services.

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By Shirzad A. & David Thiessen Before I met Shirzad, a Kurdish political refugee and now a UCFV student, I had no idea what, or where, Kurdistan was. For those who can relate, please allow me to fill you in. Kurdistan is a Fourth World Nation, that is, a Nation without a country. It ts home to a people that existed for thousands of years on the land that cuts the corners off of presentday Iraq, Iran, Syria, Turkey, and the former Soviet Union. These countries were carved up - created - after World War 1, tragically forcing Kurdish families into fivedistinctregions. WithapopulationgreaterthanCanada(28million), Kurdistan was, particularly in Turkey and Iraq, forced to completely assimilate (even a wrong "glance" meant torture and/or execution), or flee to the mountains. Those that resisted the horror of these regimes were branded terrorists,. and were, with Western help, "pacified" with means so horrendous I do not have the courage to write them; execution was - and still is - often seen as a luxury. A few years ago I heard the name "Kurds" mentioned a few times on the news. Like most things that the media chooses to present, the Kurdish massacres were portrayed as purely the fault of the "other"; not once did they even remotely suggest that these massacres were aided, directly and indirectly, by all of us in the west. I had no idea the extent to which our country participated in this destruction. This question I put to the reader: IS THIS MY FAULT? Is ignorance really an excuse? It is a very important

and act upon? Can we EYER again call our land democratic if we answer in the negative? For now, I will leave these questions in your hands; but please don't think, as Pontius Pilate apparently did, that these questions, and our responsibility, can simply be washed away. In the meantime, a Kurdish perspective. - David Thiessen

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PUBLICOPINION Freedom and peace only have meaning if they exist for all the peoples of the world. Only when all peoples can determine their own destiny in their own land, when their dignity is not trodden under the domination of foreign forces, can one talk about rights and a world where free-

However, the powers that acted in accord during the Gulf War, and made intensive propaganda about the danger constituted by Saddam'smilitaryforceandcalled upon the whole world to oppose it, took an entirely opposite position when the people of Kurdistan rose up. Rather than shattering Saddam's military power, they chose to use that power against the developing Kurdish uprisings. Saddam was able to use his planes, and his murderous military, against the Kurdish people, with the full approval of the same people that suddenly, in the Gulf War, compared Saddam to Hitler. In Kurdistan today there are serious questions being asked. The people of Kurdistan are asking these questions to the whole world. -what is the U.N.'s atti-

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powers vetoed proposals to do so, is shameful for the entire world. By doing so, the U.N. has shouldered the responsibility for all the present and future massacres in Kurdistan; the U .N. is now guilty before humanity for what is happening in Kurdistan. The U.N., with its clear approval of today's massacre, openly admitted that it is the ratifier of policies that deny the existence of a people of 30 million, and aims at their annihilation. So we declare openly that the U.N. carries the main responsibility for the division of Kurdistan and the continuation of savage colonialism, and the ensuing poverty, torture, and misery going on in every part of Kurdistan today. This is not the first time this truth has been uttered by the people of Kurdistan. Our people know very well the situation in which they live. They are not begging for rights, justice, peace, freedom from the world powers.

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AREPUITINGTHEWORLDON TRIAL. They are calling on the people of the world to show their humanity because today in Kurdistan it is not only "the Kurdish people" who are being slaughtered: it is humankind. All the values humanity has fought for over the centuries are being trodden underfoot! The people of Kurdistan are waging a struggle first and foremost to save these values! Our call is to people who have not lost their humanity. Let us expose the false, hypocritical policies of the U.N. and the powerful statesslnd oppose them. Let us condemn those who formulate -,.-· ½..":>

c1g~m call our 'J~ri'd,demo7 question, one every one of us should seek the courage to embrace. How much is it OUR responsibility to seek ways (like attaching ourselves to politically aware groups) in order to find out what our political representatives are actually doing? How much is it our responsibility to careenough about the rest of the world - regardless of our political or religious affiliations - so that we will put forth a serious effort to know,

dom can exist. Today in every part of Kurdistan, developments which bringintoquestionallhuman values are manifesting themselves. In Southern Kurdistan, where the Kurdish people have beenhunted down by Saddam's regime, the Kurds are once again face to face with savage attacks intended to literally annihilate them. The people of Southern Kurdistan rose up against the dictatorship of Saddam, which, until recently, was opposed by the whole world and accused of the most serious crimes. The people there wanted freedom, peace, and dignity, fully believing they would have the world's solidarity with them.

tude to the savage massacre taking place in Kurdistan? Why has the U.N. remained silent? Why has it not even condemned Saddam's regime? How does the U.N., which says it fought for "world peace"," democracy", and "the rights of nations" in the Gulf, and which evaluated Iraq's occupation of Kuwait as a "violation of inalienable human rights", see the slaughter of the Kurdish people BYTHE SAME POWER? Is it able to feel the need to make a decision on this? How does the U.N. describe itself now? The fact that at the latest sitting of the U.N. no decision was taken to condemn Iraq for these recent abuses, and that some

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The Cascade October 20, 1993 Volume 1 Issue 2

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