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Helps

Money

UCFV will again offer local banks the opportunity to meet with students on both Chilliwack and Abbotsford Campuses to streamline the processing of British Columbia Student Loan and Grant Documents.

Coby Romaniuk in Student Financial Aid Services indicated that the banks were very well received this fall.

Many students used the on-campus service to speed up the processing of their documents. CIBC, Scotia Bank and Royal Bank will again be involved to provide added service to our UCFV student loan recipients. They will be on-can1pus January 8, 9, 10 from 9am to 3pm.

Just a reminder to students applying for the Britsih Columbia Student Assistance program. Your student number will be posted outside the Financial Aid Office at Abbotsford and at the reception desk in Student Services at Chilliwack, the day your documents come in. Please check the postings as they will be updated daily. Make sure to bring in your reistration receit and picture ID to obtain your documents.

SCIENTISTS OF TOMORROW GET THEIR START AT UCFV "Science is excellent!" said one of the Grade 3 students from Bakerview Elementary School who recently spent a morning in the chemistry lab at the University College of the Fraser Valley.

UCFV lab technicians Aileen Ablog and Diane Burton led the enthusiastic children through a series of experiments as part of their involvement in the Scientists and Innovators in the school program.

Administered by Science World and funded by the provincial government, the project sends scientists, engineers, and technologists to schools throughout BC. The program has a positive influence on student's willingness to continue with science and math and it also helps keep teachers up to date on the latest scientific developments.

"Our program is unique because we combine chemistry and biology in our presentations," says Ablog. "We're hoping to get physics on board too."

The women have taken their traveling science show to classtooms all the way from the Fraser Valley

to Windermere.

"We find many young students still have that old notion of the stereotypical images of the mad scientist with the white lab coat, wild hair, and bifocals," says Burton. "They're quite surprised to see two young women come in wearing shorts or jeans."

The women also accept requests from teachers to bring their classes into the UCFV labs.

"Working in a university science lab is so exciting for the children," says teacher Tilly Enerson. 'Tm amazed at how much they learn and retain and how enthusiastic they become about science."

At least half of the class went away with firm conviction~about becoming scientists, One boy said he still wanted to be a vet but "vets have to do lots of science stuff too."

If you would like more information about the Scientists and Innovators in the Schools program call Aileen Ablog or Diana Burton at UCFV.

Sorry!

We at the Cascade must take this opportunity, and this small comer, to apologize for the recent delay of The Cascade newspaper. Thenight before we went to print for the Novbember 28th issue our computer crashed completing destroying our harddrive and all the formats for The Cascade. After a week of exhaustive work refommting the new hard drive we are back and informing you of what has happened and is going to happen.

Theeditorial staff again would like to apologize for any inconvenience this delay may have caused, and we are currently taking measures to prevent this from happening ever again.

Study Tour to J a P a n We are pleased to announce that we have received in the amount of$15,000 (6 students at $2500 each) from the Asia Pacific Grant for a group of 6 students accompanied by ESL teacher to go to Japan May 8 to June 28, 1996. Students should budget $1500 to $2500 of their own money to receiving the award.

The students will be selected from 2nd and 3rd year Arts students who may be considering English Second Language as a career goal.

Interested students should contact the International Education Department (B 119-Abbotsford campus) to pick up an application kit. Application deadline in January 29, 1996.

Please direct any questions to Linda Toews, Coordinator, Special Programs and Projects, International Department, Room B 119 at Abbotsford 8537441 or Chilliwack 792-0025, local 4361.

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By Peter Hutchinson On November 20 the Biology 210 class, ecology, held a conference on the woodlot. The woodlot is a 6 hectare parcel of land which is zoned under the agricultural land reserve act. It is located south west of "G" building on the Abbotsford campus.

The conference covered items from habitat fragmentation to parking problems, but the main focus of the conference was based around the organisms which reside in the wood lot. Organisms which students presented ranged from squirrels to bats. AU the organisms that they presented have one thing in common, if the woodlot is destroyed so will all the organism which reside there.

With the current destruction of the fen, the woodlot has become an even more valuable natural resource for all the life which inhabits it and for the students who frequent the Abbotsford campus. The woodlot benefits students in two major ways: first as a valuable field research area, and secondlyas a place of beauty.

The University College of the Fraser Valley believes in keeping a natural setting for the learning environment, that is why there are no towering buildings looming over the beautiful scenery. If one were to look out a second or third floor window which faces south eastone can see the majestic beauty of Mt. Baker. If one is to look a little closer though they can see the woodlot, with all its intricate beauty, and even have chance to interact with it.

The students at the conference questioned certain parking proposals of new lots and made suggestions for better use of existing lots. They also brought forward the fact that the streets, were there is free parking, are full long before the pay lots are.

This parcel may only be 6Ha. but it is a beautiful piece of property which should remain as is and be protected from future development.

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International Scholars Taking Lessons from UCFV

International students from many countries have been coming to study at UCFV for several years. Now teachers and administration are coming to UCFV to learn as well.

During the fall semester, UCFV hosted Ma Jian, a library sciences teacher from Tianjin China, and Dr. Mai Van Tinh, a college administrator with the Vietnamese government. Both were here to study teaching and administration methods at UCFV and apply them to their own situation.

Tinh used UCFV as a home base and visited 12 other colleges and universities in B.C., as well as two in Alberta, seven in Ontario, and one in Quebec. His mission is to identify what the B.C. community college system successful, and to apply that model to the Vietnamese post-secondary system.

"We have 110 universities and colleges in Vietnam," says Tinh. "We are in the process of reforming them at the national level and the community level.

This will involve some amalgamation of junior colleges to build a community college model."

Cunently, junior colleges in Vietnam a.re very specialized, concentrating on health, teacher training, vocational training, or other subjects. B.C. community colleges combine applied training in a variety of disciplines with academic studies and other subject areas.

Tinh looked carefully at various programs offered by UCFV, including Agricultural, Business Administration, Adult Education, Computer Information Systems, Continuing Education, and ESL. "I was very impressed by many things at UCFV. It has very good technical equipment and very highly experienced staff, both in teaching and in management, which gives students a good opportunity to study. and prepares the college to meet new chal-

lenges. And after sitting in on many meetings, I can say that there is a very good democratic process, and a sharing of power that we can learn from in Vietnam."

He also observed the way that UCFV is dealing with changes in society, the labor force, the demands of students, and post-secondary funding. "It seems that Canadian society is changing everyday, and the college is adapting with it- it's very dynamic. Colleges in Vietnam have to learn to adopt, so UCFV provides a good example."

Tihn was also impressed with how UCFV is em6racing non-traditional teaching and evaluation methods such as computer-mediated learning, electronic classrooms, prior learning assessment, and competency-based education.

"UCFV managers are very busy and didn't have too much time to talk with me, but when they did, it was very valuable. The changing nature of education is a global issue and it's very important with colleagues."

UCFV also got Tinh up and running on the Internet. He's now discussing educational issues with colleagues in Europe, Australia, and the United States.

UCFV may also be participating with the Vietnamese post-secondary system to convert a college in Hai Phong city to the community college model.

"Hai Phong is an open city for international investment," says Tinh. 'This contact will open up potential new relationships for the Fraser Valley in Vietnam."

Several UCFV students have pioneered the institution's relationship with Vietnam by teaching English there for a semester. Tinh sat in on reports some of them did on Vietnam and was impressed by their knowledge. he urges UCFV faculty to consider exchanges to Vietnam, and encourages them'"to learn more about his country. He says that he hopes his

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relationship with UCFV will continue, even if it's at a distance through such methods as electronic mail and distance learning.

On the topic of Canadian weather, he says, "I find Canada very cold, but the people are very warm'" Ma Jian had a na.nower focus while at UCFV: educating future library employees. Ma took library training herself at a branch college of Nankai University in Tianjin, China, and has been a teacher for that college three yea.rs. This year, he was sent to Canada to learn more about library studies and technological innovations in libraries here.

"My college wants me to bring information back so that we can redesign our courses, from both a practical and technical perspective," says Ma. "For example, in China they teach us why it's very important to teach our children to use the library, but in Canada they teach us how to do so.

"Also, Canadian students are more free to eat and drink in class, and ask questions freely. In China, students are allowed to ask questions only a little bit.

The two educational systems are very different, but things will be changing in China so it's valuable for me to learn about how things are done in Canf1da."

Ma has also been investigating how computers are used in libraries here. In addition to taking courses in library studies and English as a second language, next semester he will do volunteer work in the new state-of-the-art UCFV library and visit other Iibraries.

It was a bit of an adjustment to come from Tianjin, a city of 100 million people where the main form of transportation was the bicycle, to Abbotsford, which is built around the demands of he automobile.

"At first Abbotsford seemed too quiet for me, but it's also very beautiful and sunounded by lots of nature," says Ma.

12th, Second pro Season the UeJV

The second production of the University College of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department's 1995/96 season of theatre is Canadian playwright Raymond Storey' s evocative drama The Glorious 12th.

The play is set in Ontario in 1927 during a turbulent period in Canadian history. The House of Commons was now officially bilingual; and refugees from continental Europe fled to share in our prosperity. The story of this play is fictional but its historical background is not.

Opportunistic Klu Klux Klansmen crossed our border to pray on the fears of our citizens; the cross burnings in Kingston occurred.

The debate and hate mongering are documented. There are chilling parallels in this play to recent events here in the Fraser valley.

First year acting instructor Lynne Wells will direct The Glorious 12th.

Wells has assembled a talented cast of performers comprised of UCFV theatre students and community performers for this production.

Casting is as follows: the role of George (Dad) Mac Kay, the patriarch of the Mac Kay family is played by the theatre student James Servizi, who can be remembered for his performance as Canon Chasuble in last season's hit production of The Importance of being Earnest. His son Dalziel will be played by theatre student Sheldon Jeans making his debut for the department in a major production. Another two theatre students making

their acting debuts for the department in The Glorious 12th are Elanor Spooner as Grace and Sheri Eyre as Meggie, two of (Dad) Mac Kay's daughters. Their other sister Prue, is played by fellow theatre student Marlene Enns. Community performers Tim Davidson and John Constible take the roles of Morgan Kale, the Klu Klux Klan recruiter, and Dr. Gerald Ryan, Prue's husband. Carol McCormick who gave a memorable performance as Haggar Currie in last years production of The Stone Angel is Eugene Kale, Morgan's wife and fellow K. K. K. recruiter. Agassiz high school student William Watchorn is Colm Ryan, Gerald and Prue's young son.

Set design for The Glorious 12th is

by Cathy Krahn with costume design by Jean Servizi. Set construction will be supervised

by Jim Wenting, who is also the lighting designer for this production.

Costume construction will b e supervised by wardrobe mistress Yvonne Krebiel. Stage manager is Kelly Kirby.

The Glorious 12th opens Friday, January 19 at 8 p.m. and runs January 20, 24 to 27, and January 31 to February 3, with two half price previews Wednesday and Thursday January 17 and 18 and two 12: 30 p.m. matinee performances Thursday and Tuesday, January 25 and 30.

For information and reservations call 795-2814.

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Academic Advisory GREETINGS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, WELCOME BACK AND WELCOME! We hope everyone had a joyous and restful holiday season.

Here are some important Winter 1996 term dates to remember and record in your January 1996 planners. This information comes from page 1 of the Winter 1996 timetable. The Student Services department has reference copies of the timetable and the calendar if you need further details. The Student Services department is in B214 (Abby) and Building E (Chwk).

January 8 Classes Begin January 8 Late registration begins, permission is needed from instructors permission slips are available from admissions and Records (A&R) or student services (SS)January 8-15 addanddrop period January 15 last day for 75% refund January 16 late registration fee added ($10.00 per course) January 25 last day to add a course without the Dean's permission Course Planning Advice: Thanks to those of you who visited us before your registration appointment. We hope you were successful in getting the courses you wanted and that you were able to get a decenfschedule.

We are at your service again. If you need course planning guidance please visit us. We have appointments as well as drop in times available. Check with the SS receptionists for details.

Transfer Information: Representatives from SFU, UBC, Open University, Trinity Western University, BCIT (and possibly a few other institutes) will be visiting UCFV on January 25. These visits are helpful as the reps provide admission and program information_. Usually they

provide applications and other hand- continuing education booklet you may outs. If you are thinking about transfer- pick up a copy from continuing educaring to one of these institutes here is a _ tion, A&R, or SS. Spring Semester (May-June) Update: chance to get first hand information.

U CFV is planning to offer courses The representatives will be in Abbotsford in the morning and Chilliwack in the in the spring semester. Courses will be afternoon Details about signing up with offered on a cost recovery basis. Inforthe reps are available from the SS recep- mation booths will be set up around the university college by the middle of Febtionists January 15th is the deadline for ruary.

Here are some of the program applying to the Sept. 96 SFU Professional Education Program (PDP). Ap- areas which will try to offer spring courses. (tentative listing0 anthropolplications are available at SS. ogy, business, child and youth care, Application to UCFV Programs: February 10 is the first day to communications, computing, criminolapply to most September 96 (fixed in- ogy, french, geography, history, human take) programs. Now is the time to get services, math, philosophy, physics, poorganized. Application details are avail- litical science, psychology and sociology. able on pages 8-11 and the program Doug King (Criminology Dept.) is cosections of the 95/96 UCFV calendar.

There are many programs or program ordinating the spring semester details. r External Information: areas at UCFV which accept applicaJanuary 23 & 24 UVIC reps visit Richtions atany time of tbe year. Pleaserefer to page 9 and the program sections of the mond March 20-21 UVIC reps visit current calendar for full details.

If you need to submit the CPT Burnaby UVIC reps are not planning to score as part of your application pack- visit UCFV with the other reps on Januage you should register to write the ary 25. Students interested in UVIC programs may want to get further deJanuary 12th test.

If you need assistance with your tails about the time and location of the application, advisors will be glad to above visits. SS has a handout detailing help. the information.

Check with the SS receptionists for de- UCFV Regulations and Policies: tails about appointments or drop in times.

There are many policies and reguContinuing Education: lations that affect your stay at UCFV. There are over 800 courses of- Be informed. You could start by referfered by UCFV's continuing education ring to pages 14-17 of the 95/96 U CFV department. Here is a handful of titles calendar for an overview. Here are from the index -- arrythrnia interpretasome of the areas covered in these pages: tion, bookkeeping, computers (33 dif- Academic Appeal, Academic Warning, ferent computing courses), electronics, Advanced Standing, Amendment of Perlandscaping, motivation, public speak- manent Record, Attendance, Audit, ing, tai chi, welding, yoga. Chances are Change of Permanent Grades, Confithat there is something for everyone! If dentiality of Student Records, Continuyou haven't received your Winter 96 ance in Program, Course Challenge,

Course Load, Course Withdrawal, Credits, Grade Point Average calculations, Grades, Graduation, ID cards, Incomplete Grades, Plagiarism, Prerequsites and Corequsites, Registration student responsibility, Repeating a Course, Smoking Policy, Statement of Completion, Student Conduct, Transcripts, Transfer Credit.

For further details on Policy arid Procedures refer to the Policy Manual. A reference copy of the manual is available at SS. As well, the electronic version is available on gopher.

Conclusion: Thanks for reading the article. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. I can_ be found in B214 (Abby), phoned at 854 4528 or emailed at klepicm@ucfv.be.ca Mandy Klepic Advisor, Counselling and Advising Department

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By Douglas

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Well, we've made it to the second half of the school year and entered into a new calendar year, and like you, I have made some New Years' resolutions that I would like to share with you.

Firstly, if you have made it to this article ...

I might actually have some hope in seeing my first resolution come into being. This school has some serious problems that should be dealt with.

Apathy ... ( look it up), is eating away at the very core of the school itself.

Various groups bust their asses to provide entertainment and interaction between students and yet nobody cares enough to ·show support to these groups by attending these functions.

Anyone who showed up for •A Day in the Field' can tell you that a good time was had by all.

In fact some people bad sooo much ... fun ... they had to be carried to their first class of the semester.

I would like to -congratulate those groups of individuals that spent their time with the various organizations within their respective

to progress to a higher institu_tion of learning. courses and the school respectively.

(MACS students take heed ... we need to make a presence Part of that solution will come from the for our course felt, as a part of the school's social reduction of time I spend on-line ... be warned; structure.)

Internet access can be detrimental to your GPA! Secondly, I would like to talk about the Although the net has great areas of resource to aid with the research of papers ... it's many aspects of s-cbool paper itself. I personally have enjoyed reading what 'TheCascade' has had to offer in the entertainment/shareware applications are a douway of articles, ( much respect to Len Cai tling for ble-edged sword. having the balls to tell it like it is ... even if the Speaking of double-edged swords, one of the last things I would like to accomplish in '96 is ignorant masses are quick to dismiss his knowledge as paranoid propaganda) and the opportunithe building and strengthening of personal relationships with my friends (many thanks to ties it allows for comment in regards to the conyou ... you know who you are.) tent of submitted articles.

The start of a romantic liaison with someUnfortunately, previous to this submission, I haven't had a chance to voice my views on one special... applications for this position will be topics due to the close-minded decisions of the accepted care of 'TheCascade' mailbox.

On a serious note, I would like to wish previous editor. Maybe if she had read the article UCFV a happy and prosperous New Years, and I entered a little farther than the title, she would have ·1et it print. hope that those of you who are sitting ori their Finally, I would like to indulge in some of asses doing nothing except complain about the state of the school or the newspaper find the balls, the personal aspects of my resolutions. tits (gotta be PC ya know), or the common sense At the top of my list is to pull up my GPA, so that I can actually use the knowledge I am _ to start to change things from within ... or get the fuck out of my way!!! accumulating (many thanks to my profs in MACS)

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It was a night of retribution as the UCFV Cascades hosted the UCC Sun Demons. The last time these two teams matched up resulted in a win to the women and a loss to the men. I was pumped to watch these two games, although the women's game proved to be a pure blowout, as I had made the 16 hour journey to and from Kamloops with our teams.

First and foremost, the women's game was my first chance to see rookie Erin Brooks get some serious floor time.

She proved that she can move and with her lightening quick breaks, flashy passes and fly paper ball handling, it was definitely Erin's House. Carol Vinson showed up with her almost legendary tenacious unforgiving defense while Shandia Cordingly shot as sharp as Clint Eastwood. The Dynamic Duo of Martha Craig and Denise "Domination" Rehman was in full effect providing many a blocked shot. Denise was the team high scorer that evening with 19 points.

The entire team contributed to rock solid defense and just an overall domination on both ends of the court. It was just plain nasty. The team is always

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working hard with points being spread all round. Final Score 74-33. This game was UCFV from the beginning and Karnloops was left looking at a pamphlet entitled "So you were just schooled ..".

The men had a little more on their plate for this game as it was Kamloops who handed UCFV their first league loss of the season. But not that night fans as the Cascades were playing with that look that said "Uh-huh, you be in our house tonight."

And the game began. Although the boys began with what is becoming a trademark slowness in the first 4 minutes they came alive and began what I call one of the best games to date. The Sun Demons were no push overs and they played hard but in the end our men's team was left standing.

As I expected, my main man Steve "Moxy" Cavenaugh was working hard and finishing with 14 points (although he was pretty quiet vocally for the entire game). Shayne Rogers

played his consistent offense and was the team high scorer with 26 buckets.

This guy scores, scores, and tends to score, nuff said. And the rookie who has been tearing it up coming off an injury, James Maksymiw, worked damn hard for a well earned 12 hoops. This guy shoots, rebounds, dunks, and lays the ball in like a true vet. Tip 'o' the cap to Skip for keeping the numberone scorer, Elvis (as the women Cascades have named him), busy. Greg Falk, as always, was a defensive menace to the Kamloops guards.

The most important thing I noticed about the entire team is their increasing familiarity with each other which can only mean they are intending to kick some serious ass before the season is over. Final Score was 76-59. I was leaving the gym when just happened to notice both the UCC men and women teams signing up for 12 step programs to deal with their trauma from going to school with the Cascades ....

On a more serious note may we all take a minute to witness the passing of Denise Rehman's grey bodge Omni.

It will be missed by all.

Ok that's longenough,peaceout Ca~cades.

IJCFVMenOhnt'DdrdinNadonalOwa•••._.lps The Cascades Men Soccer Team braves the cold, to take a bronze The University College of the Fraser Va!Iey men's soccer team earned a bronze medal in the Canadian Collegiate soccer championships by defeating Quebec champion Vanier College 2-0 intheir medal round match Saturday, November 11.

The national championships were held in snowy, frozen Medicine Hat, Alberta, where the windchill factor would drop as low as -31 °Fon Friday and seldom rose above -20°F. UCFV, who qulified for national competition by winning the BCCAA provincial championship with a 2-0 shutout victories against Malaspina and Douglas Colleges the weekend before, fell 4-2 in overtime to defending champion Mount Royal College (Calgary) on Thursday and de-feated Mohawk College (Hamilton) 1-0 on Friday to earn the Saturday berth against Vanier.

Humber College (Toronto) defeated defending champions Mount Royal 2-0 in the Gold Medal Final, in a reversal of last year's match.

Capilano College defeated Univ.ersity College of the Cariboo 5-1 to capture the women's national title in their all-BC final.

The opening match Thursday between UCFV and defending champion Mount Royal featured five of the eleven allCanadian collegiate players: Kepper Cory Breure and midfielder Brad Peterson for UCFV, strikers Jamie Cummings and Rob Laurie and mid-fielder Russel Collins for Mount Royal.

But it was the driving wind, blowing snow and hard, icy pitch that set the tone for what would be an epic overtime contest to determine who would play for the gold on Saturday.

Mount Royal took immediate advantage of the wind at their. backs, taking a 1 -0 lead only 10 minutes into the game on Jamie Cummings' penalty shot after UCFV's Woody Bradford failed to clear and teammate Dylan Olson was forced to foul.

The score held on a fiercely contested battle at windchill factor -24°F until the 75 minute when Bradford rocketed back a Mount Royal clearance from 35 yards on ·the full volley to tie the game.

Two mintues later Mount Royal's Rob LAurie redirected a great pass to beat UCFV keeper Cory Breure and restore Mount Royal's lead.

But only a minute later Brad Peterson found

Toivo Hutikka's unmarked head on the six yard line; Hutikka's header completed the set play and tied the game at 2-2.

Sean Hayes might have won the day for UCFV late in the second half, but his labelled shot from 15 yards was brilliantly played wide by driving Mount Royal keeper, Jon Hutton.

Finally, in the second half of the 30-minute overtime period, at 113 minutes, Mount Royal's Loren Brown scored after an extended scramble in Breure's frozen penalty area. UCFV pushed everyone up to try to even the game in the closing minutes, only to surrender their fourth goal in the final minute when Russell Collins' hard drive through a crowded penalty area deflected off a shoulder and then the crossbar before finding its way across the goal line.

Rested against Mount Royal, Raj Rabdhawa joined Brad Peterson of UCFV mid-field to lead the Cascades to a solid 1-0 shutout of Mohawk College on Friday, with the windchill factor -31 °F. A minute before half, Haroon Ali kept Sean Hayes' throw into the box alive long enough to set up Randhawa's .volley from 20 yards that could not be contained by the Mohawk keeper, for the game's only goal. The UCFV defense, led the Cascade backs Quintin O'Mahoney, Kyle Williams, Mark Futter, and Bradford, controlled the game, while keeper Cory Breure played a key role in defending a series of Mohawk corner kicks late in the contest.· UCFV started slow in the bronze medal game against Vanier College on Saturday, but were able to prevent Vanier pressure from developing into opportunities to score.

Substitute Dylan Olson helped UCFV gain control of the contest as the game progressed, and goals two minutes apart by Brad Peterson and Merve Byers early in the second half finshed off the Quebec champions from Montreal.

UCFV's Mike Hofer assisted on both goals.

Hofer, the Cascade striker, and sweeper Kyle Williams were named to the national tournament all-star squad, while Peterson and keeper Breure were honoured as All-Canadians at the tournament banquet on Friday evening.

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So What Do We Do For Now? One look at the _decriminalization of Marijuana forum

By Len Catling So what do we do for now?

Say it with a mumble, I'm white and I'm humble. It's almost pathetic when you reach nineteen years of age and still haven't found a cause. Staring blankly into a drawer holding a Nation of Islam necklace and a Greenpeace sticker can give one the feeling of insignificance. It's one thing to be an activist, while it's another to be a voice with no outlet of rage. It almost makes one want tb pick up a crucifix, at least I'd be taken seriously. I bought the calendar but I still haven't saved a whale. I pumped my fist and was labeled a "wigger".

So what should I fight for now? Feminism? It is an excellent cause that is well organized, but there is one minor catch. The Reform politicians which monopolize my place of residence will cause a stink if I write off a sex change operation on my Carecard. So now here I stand in front of this blankboard. Hold up for a moment. What's that thick, beautiful almost therapeutic smell. Sweet nasal cavity, you have given me a cause to rally around. I can probably milk this for a week or so.

Marijuana Activists/ Consumer Warning- The following is the account of a biased individual.

It's a Wednesday evening and I'm on the brink of my long awaited public manifesto. I float into the place of intellectual discourse and wonder why I'm so hungry. The room is near capacity and shows what prevails on the minds of youths in today's society. At the front of the room sit four panel members to discuss the pros and cons of cannabis legalization. The following is an account of their effectiveness.

Randy White, Reform Party MLA for Abbotsford.

A.K.A.: "The Conformed Reformer" Mr. White definitely does not like the greens. His well researched presentation (recognized sarcasm) included the usual right-wing rhetoric and some statistics on legalization of marijuana in Denmark (later on he was told his statistics were from the Netherlands and sheepishly agreed). Last time I checked my sneakers hadn't turned into clogs so what point did Mr. White bring to the proceedings? Right wing politics is completely out of touch with today's youth and only serves to widen the gap between classes. Mr. White you are lucky you ran in Abbotsford where your passive approach to important issues is accepted by the elderly and religious.

Significance rating- a roach and a half pack of wet matches Gloria Wolfson, UCFV Social Services Dept. A.K.A.:

'The Straight-edge Stethoscope" When chastising something beautiful one must take a rational approach to be effective. Mrs. Wolfson gave an effective presentation because she attacked the only weakness in the legalization campaign. By trumpeting the health risks of prolonged marijuana use Mrs. Wolfson used a surprisingly objectionable approach (something all to rare in anti-legalization discourse). By acknowledging that marijuana is no more detrimental than tobacco and alcohol, in terms of personal health, she effectively cut off any verbal retaliation from the usual substance comparisons.

Well done Mrs. Wolfson, and I hope your nonmarijuana related phlegm disorder passes.

Significance rating- a fat-ass dime sack of "Wheelchair Willie" and a three gallon bong Doug King, UCFV Criminology Dept. AK.A.: "Juctge Smokin' Of Da Kilo Ito" The law was laid down. -Regulation was the main focus of Mr. King's concerns. How does the judicial system regulate a new substance integrated into society. Mr. King didn't come across as a King but more as an X. Enforcement by any means necessary, so long as the law prevails over any legislation concerning marijuana. I ask Mr. King if this means that pigs can still shake me down, in my own driveway, because my eyes are lingering in the realm of crimson ? Does a legalized society mean that pigs ~till have the carte blanche to confiscate from smokers they deem threats to public wellbeing. It's weird that a man with a joint is a threat, while a man with a gun, billy-club and an attack dog is justice. · Actually fuck that. It isn't weird, it's politics.

Signific·ance rating a pinner and a Bic Mark Emery, Hemp B.C. A.K.A.: "Blunted On Reality" Mr. Emery put on one of the most dazzling shows of soapbox bombing sinc·e the "Million Man March". His references to a terrorist state and genocide against smokers may have been a bit drastic, but anyone who has kissed the hood of an Abbotsford

squad car wouldn't disagree. He was well informed and organized which enabled him to work the crowd like Cypress Hill can work the bong. His presentation should receive props for the use of props. Hemp paper and clothing are what gives the legalization camp a resounding dose of realism in the quest for freedom. Unlike the usual rhetoric Mr. Emery gave both physical and verbal evidence in the case legalization. After the forum Mr. Emery signed autographs and blew some cones with me and my brew as we further discussed the issues raised. Thanks for the inspiration Mark.

Significance rating- Phat-ass Phillies rolled in Castro's finest .

Peace-out Solution It is almost ridiculous, in these days ofReaganomics, to sit and wait for cement footed politicians to legalize marijuana. Where alcohol directly attacks the nervous system with generally similar effects throughout users, marijuana is a "mind-altering" drug which people still don't fully understand. It doesn't take a genius to realize that this is detrimental to the systematic conforming process which prevails over modern politics. Politicians know that new levels of consciousness are opened whenever a joint is sparked. This leaves us two options ; revolution (my personal favorite) or keep smoking and keep informed. Once again knowledge is the key to smashing the corrupt innuendo of power.

Props to the Criminology Department for their work in giving this institution something to think about.

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Last semester I took some classes where student opinion was crucial to class discussion, I also took some classes where class discussion was nothing but clarifying information about scientific When a theory in the science classes was brought up and a student questioned the theory a,,u/,11,a4,fact. usually the prof. ~ould clarify certain things and the discussion ended, but occasionally certain profs. would ridicule a student and not even address the question raised. No matter how far j~ fetched the question is I feel that the prof. has a duty to try and answer the question to the best of their ability and definitely not ridicule the student. What made this even worse is that it came alf, o.ui ~ from a prof. that I once respected, needless to say I do not respect this prof. for her teaching abilities any longer and will avoid taking her classes in the future. ~ ~ ~ HUYu!-. ,, To further my disgust I over heard the same prof. and two of her colleagues chatting over a student paper and ridiculing the paper and the student who wrote it. They stood in one of their 'I°'"'~ e,J;k, offices and laughed about this paper, I know it was about the paper because one of the profs. read from it while the others laughed and made comments about the student and his/her abilities.

B~uifvi'f'U", deedH,O. This display of unprofessionalism makes me ill and I plan on making it my personal duty to show students who these profs. are so that the students do not have to put up with their BS and get the education they deserve. To do this I will need your help. First of all we as students must show our professional sides and not ridicule students for remarks or ideas made during classes. I am ~~~!! guilty of this myself but am determined to stop such petty behaviour, I implore all other students do the same for if we can not learn from the profs. we must learn from each other. Secondly ~ 1.2-14 to I ask all students who have a story to tell and can back it up to come and tell me about it. I apologize to all the students who I may have ridiculed in the past and am deeply and truly sorry for doing If/.~ ~ OH,, so. The stories, after verification, will be published in The Cascade for all to read.

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Dear Editor: I wo Jld like to take this opportunity to respond to Paul Becker and Brian Gnyp, student union reps, who wrote some rather acidic prose in the last issue of the Cascade. I suggest to Paul, that in light of Brian Gnyp's direct naming of students, that it is SU that has a problem with people not the other way around.

While I very reluctantly write this letter, not wishing to add fuel to an already raging bonfire of emotion, I am compelled to respond in order to defend myself and my fellow students against unwarranted and unnecessary libelous assaults on my character. I feel it is very important that some particular factual information be revealed to the students of UCFV as well as some very pertinent points that must be made. So, I will proceed: 1. The importance of procedure. If SUS violates their own constitution and the rules and regulations of the Societies Act of BC, they become liable as individuals for criminal and/or civil prosecution. I am sure you are both aware of the recent"Bingogate" scandal.

In addition, to this minor procedural technicality, the College than becomes obliged legally to NOT collect Student Union membership fees. Why? Well, the UCFV is governed by the BC Colleges and Institutes Act which specifically instructs that colleges must not to collect membership fees from organizations that are not complying with the BC Societies's Act. I am sure you both agree, that there is a very valid reason to abide by procedural regulations.

2. To Brian, I did not waste my time "memorizing" college regulations as you so diplomatically suggest. Rather, (if you had done your homework you would of course be aware of this), as a member of SU last year, we embarked on a very time consuming and lengthy process of composing a new SU constitution. Point in fact your position would not exist if we had not written it so. Not to belabour the point, but we did spend approximately six months researching student government regulations and a further five or six months amending the document in order to ensure that it complied with federal and provincial legislation, and of course, we had hoped, allowed students full democratic freedom. As we are talking about the constitution, is SUS still working from the unxamended version or has someone bothered to find the legal, Societies Act approved version? No one has contacted me for my copy, by the way.

3. To Paul. If being a pasfmember of SUS means I cannot exercise my rights as a student, then why am I paying membership fees? If empathy means turning a blind eye to something I believe to be fundamentally wrong, I will not be silent. Also, I suggest you too did not do your homework, if you had you would have been aware of my actions as a member of SU. Did you know that with the support of my fellow students, I motioned at the first General Meeting in Octo_berof 1994 that the meeting be adjourned in order to allow further discussion of the issues on the table? In addition, I also vocalized my concern that the meeting was not following procedure. Result: meeting adjourned, constitution and budget tabled for student discussion and input. End result: constitution rewritten completely, budget approved by students. So you see, Paul, it doesn't matter whether I'm an SUS rep or not, to use a colloquial phrase, I calls them as I sees them.

4. To both of you. Insulting the students you represent is not a method by which to engender support. Perhaps if you spent your time writing about the issues instead of poison pen letters, students wouldn't be asking "what is SUS doing?" Next time, before you put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, please think of the consequences of your act cns, particularly toward students who are doing nothing more than exercising their fur,d3.mental democratic rights. Instead of sucker-punching those students, talk to then:, a public debate would be far more productive and less time consuming than the bi-weekly back and forth we are all about to embark on.

5. Paul, I urge you to check your second-hand information regarding UCC. According to the UCC 95/96 calendar, student membership fees are capped at $29.28. By capped, I mean students pay a maximum amount, fewer classes-lower fees, and five or more classes-$29.28 and no more. Of that amount, $14.76 is allocated for student society, out of which Canadian Federation of Students membership fees are paid, lowering the actual amount to approximately $9.01. $4.52 is allocated directly and separately to the student newspaper and $10.00 is allocated directly and separately to a building fund. By your calculations UCC students would pay $49.20 for five courses, not the $29.28 they actually pay. They do not get $366,000 from student fees alone, ttie bulk of their operating revenue comes from the Pub. I suggest you apologize to the

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student you accused of runLetters must be typed, double-spaced, subning purposeful interfermitted in the form of a hard copy (on paper), ence, in as public a manner on disk compatible with the CJ(S~s as you insulted her. By the computer format (Mac), or sent via e-mail. way she is fully aware of All letters submtted from the Student Body this letter. must include the name, phone number, and 6. To Student Union. If you student number of the author(s). had taken the time to listen Letters from persons and /or groups not to students at the meeting affiliated with UCFV's Student Body must they are now being accused of deliberately disrupting, include name, phone number, and address you would have been made of the author(s) or group. aware of some very imporThe CJ(SCJMYL accepts and publishes all tant facts. Fact 1: students letters verbatim with the full name of the will willingly pay an increase author(s). if it is allocated to a separate trust fund for a building.

Fact 2: students will willingly pay an increase to be allocated separately to the Cascade.

Fact 3: they will only agree if they are assured that this money will not go into SUS general operating revenue to be allocated as SUS sees fit, without the approval of students. Fact 4: they will only agree if a cap is placed on student fees, which are currently calculated as a percentage amount and therefore rise in accordance with tuition fees. Because tuition fees are rising so dramatically, student membership fees rise concurrently. At what point does it become too much??? I know this because they told me. By the way what happened to additional the $12,000 in the SUS budget garnered from handbook savings and tuition fee increases?

In closing, I suggest that you allow the matter to end as it sits. To engage in further exchange will direct your energies from the real issues at hand, which do not include using the student newspaper as your own personal soapboxes to vent against students.

It is ironic that if you had not written those letters, the whole issue would have faded into oblivion and the wounds healed, unfortunately you have only perpetuated the acrimony.

Let us all hope that you will not repeat a most unfortunate and unnecessary action. In addition, I suggest that instead of relying on second-hand information, assumptions and sloppy research, you engage in discussing real facts, and more importantly, the issues of importance to UCFV students. Go forward, not backwards, SUS is important, do not minimize it or detract from it or you will end it by your own hand.

Sincerely, Clare Goldman, UCFV Student.

Creativity, and Challenging Per• C e p t I n s 0 Dear Ed: Letter to the Editor re: Keith Brandsma's editorial: I have a problem with the proposed censorship of the art department. I agree that it is unfair for the Cascade to have to monitor almost every word it prints, but at the same time the Cascade represents the entire population of U.C.F.V. to not just the school, but to the whole Lower Mainland. I've always liked and admired the respectability of our school newspaper. The art department is another matter. It does not represent our school as a whole. It is supposed to be creative, and challenge our perceptions of the world around us, and the symbols, like the Starbucks logo, that we see so often without questioning. Art with limits would be stagnant. Part of art's attractiveness is its dynamics. As to what children think, well my four year old daughter could probably tell you a lot. I bring her to school on a regular basis just to view the art's departments creations. She has never had a problem with any of works put on display this year. The only question she has asked is why the art is all in one place. I think this is a good point. Why is our art departments' creations confined to one small wing? I'd like to see it displayed all around campus.

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His First Political Speech? I Thought So. I was quite shocked to read the article by Mr. Brian Gnyp in the last issue of the CASCADE entitled "My First Political Speech". I am amazed that someone who "rarely ventures beyond the confines of the art department" is a representative of the Applied programs on Student Union. What is more amazing is his criticism of the "Criminal Business" students who I am assuming are actually students from the Criminology department and the Business Department but I guess someone as close minded as a "4th year commercial art student" would not realize the difference between the two departments (which by the way you are supposed to be representing on the Student Union). I am surprised you managed to even find the CASCADE office. It was probably almost as shocking as when you realized "I found out that I was student government". I am confident you had quite a bit of input on the budget and took special interest in the details. Somewhat like when you "realized that, as students, we actually pay money directly to the student union when we register each year''. Being in fourth year, I am assuming you have registered at least seven times and you had never, ever, seen the money you paid Student Union. I will let you in on another secret, we also pay Activities fees, GST and PST {the last two are taxes in case you didn't know what those letters represented). This is quite a feat for someone "Representing the students and their money". I can finally sleep at night knowing you are watching out for our interests with such attention to detail! After all who actually needs to "worry about procedure" right? I guess just the rest of us.

Perhaps if you could have brought forward a plan for what you were proposing to do with the money, if you had received the increase, we may have not been so vocal about the whole issue of the 1.5% increase (it was lowered to 1% after we expressed our disapproval at the first budget meeting). Actually, it would have been a 150% increase in your budget totals. If you had met our questions head on with straightforward answers, we would not have thought you were attempting to hide anything. If you were such a strong advocate of the pr~posed budget increase then why were you not sitting up front at the meeting with the rest of Student Union instead of cowering on the sidelines making snide comments. Perhaps if you had any idea what regulations were being discussed at the meeting you could have made some valuable contribution to the debate. Yes we had a problem with you attempting to pay yourselves for what should be a volunteer position, especially when we were unable to see what had been accomplished to deserve this. I realize most members of Student Union work very hard as we do in the Business Administration Students Association (BAS.A.). However, we do it for the experience. If you care for the school so much then why do you shoot down individuals such as Clare Goldman and "Wilt Victor" (Actually its Wilt Vicktor-check your spelling next time you want to slander someone!) who are concerned with what is happening around the college? Those students who have taken the time to find out about the rules and regulations governing Student Union.

If you think we are "an apathetic, non-voting student body" then why was it we showed up on two occasions to voice our concerns about the budget. We realized the effects of the proposed budget on all of the UCFV student body, not being so narrow-minded and ignorant as to merely promote interests of our own faculty. If you took the time to look around you, you would have realized we were all either on BAS.A. or the Criminal Justice Students Association (C.J.S.A.) and are very active around the college. We provide activities for students in all faculties, complementing what the Student Union presently provides.

If you are in any position of power you must be prepared to accept criticism from those you represent. It would appreciated if instead of trying to stifle student participation, you could possibly encourage it. If students are "whining", at least they are participating, which is better than sitting around like a bump on a log.

These are my own opinions and may not necessarily represent those of B.A.S.A. or any of the Business Students. I look forward to your rebuttal in the next issue of the CASCADE. Tage Cawley President, Business Administration Students Association (BAS.A.).

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Dear Mr. Brian Gnyp: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for voicing your concerns regarding members of the student body "holding up" the meeting of November 1, 1995. This has indeed given all students needed insight as to the perspective from which student Union views Legitimate concerns, and I commend you on the unique political strategy you have adopted. You noted in your letter that you were shocked to receive ~50 votes, as I'm sure we all were, but I am certain you have prevented this unfortunate circumstance from occurring again in the future. My congratulations!

I was, however, quite disappointed that you had chosen to direct your rather searing comments at Mr. Victor. Ms. Goldman and the members of the Criminal Justice Students Association and Business Administration Students Association. (Those are two separate organizations, Brian) Although I do not place any blame upon you. I must note that you have, ironically, managed to criticize two of the most active individuals, both in their community and institution of higher learning, as well as the members of the above organizations who, apparently, are involved enough to realize when something is not being done in their best interest, I can only regret that we could not conform to your philosophy of "act now, think later" and become the blind sheep, I mean progressive thinkers, you so admire.

Another characteristic which strikes me is your obvious enthusiasm for your position and the heart optimism with which you began this quest for the "common betterment" of the school. "Now, I didn't care but my friends wanted me to run ..." you chirped in your delightful article. This is the type of attitude that gives us, the student body, confidence and anticipation for the future. We can only hope that you aspire to enter politics federally and are able to boldly emblazon this symbolic declaration of commitment on your future campaign material. (Perhaps you would be best advised not to mention though, that you first became aware of the student union fees after several years. It may hinder chances of election to some degree.)

Alone your blatant exhibition of personal animosity towards students who cared enough to pose questions could be interpreted as utter unprofessionalism but, far be it from me to impose judgment.

In closing, I would like to leave you with a morsel of wisdom which may assist you in further endeavors: 'Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool than speak and remove all doubt.'

Many thanks for your valuable opinion and may you have a most

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By Len Catling As the Reganomic revolution gathers momentum. I shall leave behind the corporate chaos of '95 and instigate leftwing graffiti on the clean slate of '96.

For inspiration I draw the arrow of author Bill McKibben. load my bow and aim at that elite dragon's non existent heart.

"It's important not to say that TV. will rot your brain. but that it's satisfying to take a walk in the moonlight instead.

If consumer society has one Achilles heel, it's not that it is going to destroy the earth. The Achilles' heel is that consumer society doesn't make us unbelievably happy."

Communal Resolutions ...

- smoke incredibly large bags of herb - buy second hand clothes - subscribe to "Mother Jones" - decorate your home and office with life size cut-outs of Noam Chomsky and Ice Cube - terrorize "Hootie and the Blowfish" listeners

Top Five Singles of 1995 (as chosen by my biased self, so motherfuck the Billboard) 1) "Roots and Radicals" - Rancid: If Green Day and The Offspring pulled the pin on the punk grenade then Rancid is nothing short of a severe shrapnel wound.

2) "Illusions" - Cypress Hill: Scitars, xylophones, and the exotic narcotic blend with B-Real's nasal notoriety and Sen-Dog's Hispanic bellows to create a sharpened piece of psychedelic sampling.

3) "Zero" - Smashing Pumpkins: Billy Corgan is a self-indulged geek, yet

this track actually rages along with his lyrical self pity.

4) "Blue~hairCrime" - DDT: The fact that these guys have more energy than a shot of adrenaline is only half the listening pleasure. Their musical abilities make them the most complete Vancouver band in a long time.

5) "Flashback" - Alkaholoics: The !lows, bros, and forty-oh's come correct and lyrically skilled on this old-school parody. The cameo appearance by "The Baby Bubbas" conjures memories of fattongued Adidas' and banana boards.

Peering through the scope of my left-wing ritle I see a plump elf-looking creature spurting a steady stream or toxins from his Iips.

A closer look reveals the figures true identity. It's I 995's "Corporate Slime of the Year" recipient... Newt Gingrich.

Besides being arrogant for no apparent reason. Mr. Gingrich is singlehandedly (Rush Limbaugh somehow managed to cram BOTH his hands up his ass in '95) bringing the conservative revolution to reality.

He is a shrewd businessman, as his $200,000 kickback from the Golden Rule Insurance Company shows.

To earn this nice little seasonal bonus, Mr. Gingrich merely had to desocialize US medicine.

This way the sick and the elderly will be more statistics for insurance companies like Golden Rule, who stand to make billions of dollars without Medicare.

Congratulations Newt... you have won a belated Christmas parcel from the Unabomber and a 'Public Enemy' box set. Happy New Year! Peace-out!

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Paul Becker Well, after our first meeting we have all embarked on our missions and so part of my job is to report to you what we are doing.

Last column I discussed the student poverty issue and Sandra Hakanson's work on that issue.

Jamie Hellewell is going to be setting up the International Student Identification Card program in which we (the student body) can all buy ID cards which can get students discounts. I have heard that these cards are great when traveling abroad and such so look for Jamie if you are interested. As with anyone in Student Union, if you don't know who they are; just drop in either our Chillfwack or Abbotsford Campus.

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I aTI1working on the new student handbook along with Sandra H. in an effort to provide a 'cooler' and more useful article. We are looking at the ads containing awesome coupons for local businesses and such.

Lori Nelson is forming the Hiring Committee that will be looking at applications for the Fair Practices Coordinator. This coordinator will be looking after student concerns about their treatment in class and out of class. So look for Lori if you are interested.

We have put in place the Emergency Student Loan Program for those students who are at the brink of economic ruin. If someone has need we will. be here to help. We have allotted the maximum

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As mentioned in our last column, UCFV is in the process of starting possible degree minors in Marketing, Economics, and Operations Management. This will help thoes students who want to choose a definitive.direction to work towards.

BASA held three events in November. We held a smokie barbecue on Novem·ber 16, which went very well. On November 23, we had two guest speakers from Trinity (NA) Holdings that spoke on many topics that are of interest to business students. Movie night on the 24th was very successful, with a large number of students attending. Thank you to all who helped out and attended these events.

We also gained a new representative in November. Stacey Irwin was given the position of general representative.

BASA T-shirts are now available in the bookstore, but supply is limited, so get yours soon. Sweatshirts are going to be available in the near future, watch out for them.

Rep r,e sent A 11: Not Just Your Own Dear Ed; .

I am writing to address the comments of Brian Gnyp in his letter to the editor, Nov. 14, 1995. I must admit that the more I read the more disgusted I became. When Mr. Gnyp resorted to pointing fingers and naming names I felt enraged. I feel that it is important to point out his many ignorance's.

First, I ask, why become involved if you and your fellow students do not care about the rest of the school. Without the rest of us there would be no art program and no UCFV. You are the applied program rep and that means that you are my rep, but it appears that you only wish to represent your department. How dare you sign as representing the students. If you do not care, that perhaps somebody else would be better suited for the position.

Secondly, Mr. Gnyp suggested that the SGM was held up with petty remarks about procedure. I ask, don't most governments run following procedure? Is procedure not required for a democracy without chaos? I would suggest to Mr. Gnyp that it may be beneficial for him to cross boundaries and take a political science course, if he is to continue to be involved in politics.

Thirdly, Mr. Gnyp suggested that Clare Goldman has nothing better to do than memorize government regulations so that she could appear as a pseudointellectual.

Those government regulations you spoke of are called a Constitution. The purpose of the Constitution is to protect the rights of the student body.

Clare, being a member of the student body, was justified in standing up against the Student Union because they were violating the constitution of her rights.

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If you are interested in any of these topics or maybe you would like us to be looking into something, or maybe you just want to ask us about the weather just stop in one of our offices.

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Well,it's thattimeagain...the semesterbegins.As this is my lastsemesterat theUCFV,it's oneI hopeto truelyenjoy.

We accomplishedalot last year, we have almost met our fundraisinggoal throughthe keg night,pizza days and other activities. We sponsored a ChristmasFamily through the ChristmasBureauagain this year, Cindy and I droppedoff everythingtheweek beforeChristmas,and wouldliketo extendthefamily'sthanksto allof you who gave so generously.

The ChristmasPartywas attendedby aboutill ~ople whobravedthetraditionallousyCrimChristmasPartyweather, at leastthis year it was ice rain and not snow. Everyonehad fun and enjoyed themselves. I'd like to thankJillHarrison from the ActivitiesDept who contributeddoor prizes and decorations,and JaneAnti! fromthe AthleticsDept,who also contributedto the door prizes.

However,I think the most important(and controversial)event was the Decriminalizationof MarijaunaForum. I · must offerour thanksto thevolunteerpanelistswho gave of theirtimeandknowledgetomakethisanincrediblysuccessful event: GloriaWolfson,Doug King,RandyWhite and Mark Emery.We ho~ todo anotherForum,if anyonehasanyideas of a topictheywouldliketo seediscussedin the sameformat, just drop me a line in care of the Cascade.

Also on the agendafor this semester,is our infamous ArrestDay slatedfor mid-march.This was a verysuccessful scholarshipfundraiserlastyearanda greatdealof fun. So start thinking of those fiiends and faculty you'd like to have arrested,more details should be available within the next month. Another Keg night is in the works, probably in associationwith BASA and CIS, so stay tuned for further details.

For all those graduating,we would appreciateany volunteerstoheaduptheGradCommittee,youwouldhavethe full support of the Associationand as much help as we can offer. Ifinterested,justdropa notewithLoriin theDeptoffice.

So,thereis moreto comethissemester,be preparedto have some fun, and don't forgetaboutthe yearendcampout, it'll be here beforeyou know it.

PS. Someoneleft a suitjacket at the ChristmasParty, I have left it with Lori in the Dept office.

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