The cascade Volume 5 Issue 8 1998-01-28

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A Fever

Everyone stop and look around you. What is going on?

Can you see? The school consists of people shuffling around reading and memorizing overpriced text books. There are so many things going on in life beside academics. The fact that you are reading this is proof that there is life out there, life beyond an over-priced text book, life that needs exploring.

As I sit here in my flu infested state, almost a month has past since the infamous New Years Resolutions were made. I tried this year not to make any resolutions because they only act as a reminder of failure. Call me a pessimist, but I never seem to be able to keep resolutions.

There is always a voice in the back of my head taunting and tempting me to break them. A voice which gets stronger as the year moves on. So I decided to veto resolutions this year, but

Dear Editor,

Dear Sandra, Thank you for writing I was shocked and in and sharing your horrified to find a whole opinion with us. We are page of the Cascade dedi- your paper and we care cated to SEX. That sort of what you think of our journalism has no place in work. You must also a college newspaper and I realise that people here at UCFV do occasionally would like to see further have sex, and once and action taken to remove that kind of smut from the a while they may have eyes and ears of this up- a question that we just standing institution.

I may be able to answer hope that the Cascade does for them. So you see, not continue on this we are merely trying to unfavorable route in up provide the best possible service to the stucoming issues. dent body.

Editor Sandra Mclachlan Dear Editor:

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it was pointed out to me that everyone HAS to have a resolution. So I decided to quit smoking, the funny thing is I have never smoked in my life and never plan to, but it is a resolution I promise to keep.

But seriously, I guess my secret, unspoken resolution is to do something daring, take a risk. Maybe go skydiving ... perhaps its my fever talking, but I want to do something that gives me a rush of adrenaline, I want to experience life first hand. I want to take risks that are out of character and be unpredictable for a while. Everyone should be spontaneous at least once a year. So as you sit there looking around at your fell ow students try to guess the craziest thing they have ever done and then go out and top it. Or maybe think of the craziest thing you have done and if it was buying a Pepsi instead of

Dear Editor:

I just wondered if The Cascade could remind the student population of the male gender that UCFV has 'l>f~,- parking specifically for women. This designated parking is for a security/safety reason.

Last night at 6:45 pm on the Chilliwack campus I drove onto the parking lot. I was the third vehicle in a convoy of 4. The four remaining women's parking spots were taken by us, as we exited our cars I noticed I was the only female.

There is no excuse for this gentlemen.

Three women had to park where lighting is worse and the danger is increased. Next time think of how you would feel if a loved one of yours was harmed because she was unable to park in a spot designated for women.

Sincerely, Christine Christensen

Driven

I would like to thank Ask Alice for the advice given. Because of Alice's straightforward answers and honest opinions, I have been able to better deal with uncertainties in my life. Alice will be hearing from me again in the future.

Sincerely, Bobby Brown

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Coke perhaps you need to make some resolutions of your own.

Life is out there for the taking and you only have 330 days until you have to come up with next years resolution.

PS: if you actually go out and do something spontaneous and crazy the staff at the Cascade will not be held responsible for any repercussion, but we would love to hear about it.

Donna Lovett Editor-in-Chief

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Kenya: Beneath the Facade 1"1'<•·11 Jamie

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"To be slapped, kicked, knocked to the ground in broad daylight in public inflicts unimaginable emotional trauma."

-Paul Muite, Kenyan opposition MP, 1997.

"The fundamental truths set out in this Declaration have lost none of their relevance or vitality in the half century since their adoption. It is time for everyone to rededicate themselves to these ideals."-Nelson Mandela, 1997.

There is tremendous "window of opportunity" right now for real, positive change in Kenya's human rights situation. As a result, Amnesty International is focusing its efforts in a worldwide campaign to pressure the Kenyan government into fulfilling its commitments to protection of human rights.

The human rights movement in Kenya is enormous, particularly when compared to the movement in Canada. Rallies of thousands of people occur regularly despite risk of police intimidation and brutality.

One such rally, which was led by church leaders, members of the opposition parties, and other human rights activists, occurred in Nairobi in May of 1997. The 10,000-strong peaceful demonstration was violently disrupted by the police, many participants facing arbitrary arrest as a result. Similar popular demonstration have taken place all over the country. However, this pressure has been slow to translate into real action by the Kenyan government.

Every year tourists pour into Kenya, drawn by its stunning scenery and ~xotic wildlife.

Internatibnal business and political interests have long favoured it over its African neighbours because they perceive it as an oasis of stability. The people of Kenya, however, have paid a high price for this political "stability." That is because the stability is more forced than it is real. Despite improvements since the l 980's, freedom of the press and other forms of expression are severely restricted when it comes to criticisms of the government. In fact, there has been continual and widespread police brutality and systematic suppression of such critics. Harassment and intimidation has been aimed at opposition politicians, journalists, and human rights supporters.

Another large area of concern is the Kenyan legal system.

There are three areas in particular in which Kenyan people are calling for change. The first is the use of arbitrary arrests and detainment.

Individuals are regularly picked up, interrogated (often with torture), and

held by police with no evidence or warrant. All to often these are deliberate tactics for suppressing political dissent or harassing legitimate opposition parties. On other occasions police have round up the poor, women, street children, and refugees in mass arrests for no other reason than they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Many are sentenced to Kenya's overcrowded prisons, where conditions are life-threatening.

A second area in need of legal reform are the courts.

Unfair trials are commonplace; often fabricated evidence is used or defendants are not provided access to legal represen-

tation because they are too poor or do not know their rights.

Much of the abuse in the system stems from the fact that there is no real judicial autonomy or freedom. Occasionally government executives interfere directly in cases or, more often, refuse necessary political support and resources for the courts to act effectively. In addition, magistrates have been barred from attending important international legal meetings where the government has agreed to standards on independence of the judiciary. Because the legal field is kept UNinformed of these agreements, government officials are able to present an image of reform to the international community without actually incorporating the changes.

Even more urgent than judicial reform is an overhaul of the way prisoners are handled. In spite of Kenya's ratification of the UN Convention against Torture, anyone arrested is at risk of torture or illtrea tmen t. Police have routinely beaten or flogged criminal suspects to obtain information or confession, especially those who are too poor to offer bribes or pursue complaints.

Political prisoners in particular are subjected to sustained torture, often leaving them permanently disabled. If a Kenyan is sentenced, he or she could face execution or a prison sentence in the life-threatening environment of Kenya's jails.

While Kenya has undeniably seen some improvements

in the human rights situation over the past decade, the international perception of rapid and widespread reform is simply an illusion. It is an illusion which the Kenyan government has worked hard to create by signing international human rights covenants and speaking the language of democracy. Unfortunately, the reality is that government officials have not gone beyond rhetoric; abuses are still widespread and democracy is in a staightjacket.

Change, however is inevitable. The popular movement for reform has so much momentum and popular support that the current situation cannot continue. One of two things will occur in Kenya; either the government party makes a real commitment to human rights and democracy or there will be escalated violence and quite possibly civil war. Already frustrated groups of Kenyans have taken up violence on isolated occasions. Only if the voices of the Kenyan people are finally heard can further violence be avoided. And with the government more open to change than ever before, this is a real possibility. It is for this reason that Amnesty has chosen to focus on Kenya. If you are interested in adding your voice-in solidarity with the Kenyan people-to the chorus demanding respect for the human rights in Kenya, join Amnesty International. For the next meeting times, see the Cascade calendar or the Amnesty International Office (A226).

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lence and crime, we ne¢.Q to know, first of all, who we'fare dealing with," say$ Godin. ''fhe vast majority of Y9.llll&cPffgnders are high sch6.6.ltdt6.iQ6uts and students vJh~'p'e'rfqrm poorly at school:angry yoµng men for the most part." ..c:i?

"Most of these a'ffgry youhg men are a.pgry because they fail to achiikiIHlI!tfiwol, and have been aqllffg·Oµfffieir frustrations in increasingly hostile ways for yeaq;."

I\ "They have iPPMkQ:h their hands," adds GocffiiF""'""''""'•·· Just a few years ago, says Godin, drop-outs ..Mt&.rebusy working at highly gJHfl\l_ue-collar jobs in mines,ff6r¢st's~ mills, and factories. buf'tod~y, ~s jobs for the uneducated\a..nd unskilled literally diS.~PilJf, these young men are unable to find gainful work and are left with nothing to do, nowhere to go.

This, says Godin, leaves them with a big chip on their collective shoulder. ,•HL ❖•❖••· these I;o~~~~ee~s~~f,¥1~ff1flfh: to what he calls "thenew car~er option of violencf and crime.it Godin, who specializes iii. organizational pevelopment and change mar(agement, b~f lieves that combiP)Jlg life skills training with learnfog ther&py presents the justice system with genuine solutions Jpgnostof the problem, while g~pm!pe pf~vention could be achievedif schools attacked the prQbldm ehly.

This could be dort\\.Ji~ ?slY5,if readily availablg}tiibgi!ques were used to ideptffy'afid correct the underlyfog problems when children are described as ADD, dyslexic, ~:pd l§grning disab~d.

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Westminister, Godin t~fk fotmer business journali{h:@ho p)egan serving clients as Wfoarketing and management consultant in 1969. Over the yggf$tJle has added public spealgpg/:t'ftp1.munity economic qjvelop'rpent, and training in lejdership tp his portfolio. He haij worked/with a wide variety of qorporatg and government clieqts, indyding B.C. Tel, the Royal Bank; and many others, as w½U,;:ts pqst-secondary institutioij]ipd n,p.t-forprofi t organizaJI6'\s aqross Canada and the Uis.\ /: Crime: Are YQ.uth:Re~y to 1ffi(p and Blame? begins at .:i]Q@ I Don Wright 11 takes place in Ie.gture''ifieatre BlOl on the Ab&otsford camAre youth really responsipus. Godin will be joined by a ble for crime? That's the ques- local panel mad~Q{: ..youth tion one of Canada's leading worker Cindy Rargmag~~\Resoprofessional development train- lutions program 16rker·:ierry ers and panel of local speakers Duguid, and a r,jpresent~tive will address at a special evening from the Abbotsford Police deforum on youth crime, Thurs- partment. UCFV Criminaj: Ju~day, February 19, at the University College of the Fraser Valley's Abbotsford campus. open the forum \fo'q'UesHOns The free community fo- and comments from the public. rum, Crime: Are Youth Really to The forum is CQ.::;~ppnsored Blame? will feature keynote speaker Neil Godin, who owns a 1 training and publishing com- Abbotsford Youth]tommission, pany, and is president of The and Youth Voic~}AgalnsdVioCanadian Association for lence, Ministry fo;Chilgr½p and Change in Education.

Families. For more information "To actually solve the phone Cheryl at 8{54-4Sif6. problem of growing youth vio-

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Sun Demons Experience Eclipse- Sun Demons Eat Hardwood: _Cascades cool off the boys from Redemption Has A Silver Lining Stinky-Town. league premiere point-guards. defense, which makes it a team lj<=t I Paul F. Becker e~-=,J I Paul

F. Becker

As I am in my fourth year of full-time study at UCFV I feel it is my privilege to comment on things that I see changing around the institution.

Although I love the new sidewalk at Abby campus for its accessibility, and hate the new campus in Chilliwack for its sterility the one thing I have always wished for and haven't seen is two solid basketball teams. The women's team have always been there for me, but the men's has been, to say the least, debatable. However, this years can be marked as Year One. Or Year Four, if you are Steve Cavanagh, and Greg Falk, which means last yearwhich means make it or break it. Both, thankfully, have made it.

The UCFV Men's Basketball team is playing at a level that definitely marks the high-water mark for these past three and a half years. Passing and shooting like a properly oiled machine, the UCFVCascades have proven themselves to be a team with heart, and of course, a little Moxy. This past Friday evening was a clear example of the phenomena that I am describing.

The UCC Sun Demons have always presented a tough challenge to the Cascades, and any victories provided have always been fought tooth and nail. The UCFV men's team have never beaten the UCC men decisively in my four years of reporting.

This changed on Friday evening, as Pat Lee's boys came out to school the Sun Demons throughout a contest that only ended up being called absurd.

It was appropriate that Coach Lee had donned new glasses: they were as classy as his team in their style. The Cascades know how to look good and win.

The game opened up with the Cascades going on a 10 point scoring run, with first basket honors being rested upon Steve "Moxy" Cavanagh. Moxy has been challenging the notorious Randy Nohr for the league scoring leader position since the season began, and its likely his 31 points this past Friday have only maintained, if not succeeded in winning the leading stats.

Cavanagh was simply polished in his performance, with his points being made outside the three-point line, inside the key, on the blocks and on the line.

Darren McKay, an innocent bystander to Number 1 S's performance this past Friday said that Cavanagh was "the straw stirring the drink."

Another superb performance was delivered by Greg Falk. "The G-Spot" was absolutely fluid in his, pardon the term, ball-handling, and I must admit that I am speechless about Falk's level of play. He simply dominates, and must rate as one of the

Greg carried the ball up the court most times, and scored no points which demonstrates his selflessness, and tenacity as an assist king. The G-Spot has definitely accomplished himself.

From the outset, the Sun Demons simply could not handle the Cascades, and thus we were given a chance to see most of the Cascades in action for some time. Provocative bench action was provided by a much-improved Ben Bauman, who spells off the two starting posts, Neal Cranna and Chad Yarwood.

Cranna, last season's first-team all-star played a solid physical game but excelled in the foul area, due to double teams. He finished with 7 points. Chad Yarwood has come into his own, providing nasty blocks, solid lay-ins and a smooth jump-shot that has developed over the months of practice. Yarwood finished with 15 points and left the Sun Demons wondering why they had not heard of the man with the number 20. The man with number 22, Mark Neill, had some ferocious drives, resulting in 6 points, while Tyscon Boult continues to improve his oncourt prowess (Boult finished with 5 points).

The Cascades were definitely on in the first half, while the second half was spent playing around with some variations on set plays. Half-way through the second UCC's Coach caustically exploded on one of the referees, and was thrown out of the game.

The Sun Demon's remaining coaching staff turned yellow and had themselves thrown out of the game as well, and just to feel cool, one of their starters walked out shaking his head and hoping that he looked dramatic.

This left the remaining Sun Demons scratching their heads, until they finally pulled themselves together to finish the game, albeit in poor fashion.

Rookie Jeremy Neufeld utterly tore down UCC's defense at this point and the "Boy Wonder" finished off with a cool 10 points.

Neufeld has continued to demonstrate his ability to play Men's basketball, and the Cascades will only benefit by holding onto this hellion. Assistant Coach' Torn Antil's diamond in the rough project Rana Gill, had one of the best dunks I have seen in the league; he took a pass off of Greg Falk and leapt through traffic to cram HUGEon the Sun Demons. Finally, Mike Pascoe got not one but three tries to get his fast-break dunk mastered.

His successful twohander was great, but his running down the court with his finger pointing into the crowd (specifically at Pig), was even better. This game had it all.

The Cascades finished the game 97-67, and demonstrated why they are ready to take on the Langara Falcons this corning weekend. Skillz. Skillz. Skillz ...

I missed most of the Women's game this Friday night, and thus I must defer to my esteemed colleague Pig, also known as Darren, for a play by play of one of the best teams in the nation. I think that it is fair to say that Friday evening was a sort -of proving ground for the Women's Basketball team, due to the fact that they had lost to the UCC Sun Demons previously this season. This contest might have been realistic in the past, but after Friday night, the University College of the Cariboo women have proven their past victory to be a mere flash in the pan. The Cascades won, plain and simple, without argument and without delay; UCFV Women's basketball is back in motion.

Pig described the following: "UCFV girls came out with a vengeance in the first half. A 14-1 run in just the first 4 minutes." Coach Sandy Chambers has definitely conditioned and prepared her team for a solid scoring routine, in a very unselfish manner. I perused the score sheet to see that all starting five Cascades posted double figures in the scoring department. Martha Craig had 10 points, Jillian "Jizz" Kirk nailed 13, Lindsay Fennell scored 15, "Blazin" Erin Brooks screamed in with 11 and finally Donna Lovett put 10 points away for the team. Rookie Leanne Kiley also put in 12 points for the Cascades, and proved her ability to step up with style to the big time, again and again.

Pig tells me that UCFV's offense is at par with its

that is in serious contention for more than just recognition; I am, of course, referring to the Eternal Provincial Championship that the Cascades have held under their belt for years now. It seems to me that if what Pig said was true, and I know him to be an honest individual, that the UCFV Women's basketball team is on their way to another title (wouldn't you think this is logical for a team that was able to attain a 20 point lead 10 minutes into the game, against a team that had beaten them earlier in the season?). Straight and simple: Cascades kick ass. Pig calls this "Meshing as a team."

Into the individual play, according to Pig. "Blazin" Brooks was a menace on the defensive end with hard-core defense and multiple steals. "Jizz" Kirk was able to sink a tremendous three point shot at the half-time mark, which is a definite "in yqur face" to the Sun Demons. Kirk's trey left the score 41-14 for the Cascades.

What the hell would the Karnloops coach say to his Sun Demons at the half? According to Pig, "it was apparent that at the half the UCC girls would have to get their heads out of their asses to avoid an embarrassing 'on the road loss'."

Incidentally, I was informed that UCFV's own Torn Turnball demonstrated his dancing prowess on the court for the unofficial UCFV half-time show. Reports are in that Turnball is considering belly-dancing as a profession.

Donna Lovett and Leanne Kiley came out big in the second half, ...continued on page xx

WHAT'S THE SCORE? Women's Bas·ketball UCFV 8 0 vs Okanagan University College 6 4 UCFV 7 2 vs University College of the Cariboo 4 5 UCFV 9 7 vs College of New Caledonia 3 5

Men's Basketball UCFV UCFV UCFV UCFV

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** Come out to support UCFV Women's and Men's Basketball The following UCFV players have made the top ten rebounders league:

in the

Women

Lindsay Fennell ranked #9 averages 8.13 rebounds per game Martha Craig ranked #10 averages 7 rebounds per game Men

Chad Yarwood ranked #3 averages 10.33 rebounds per game Neal Cranna ranked #6 averages 8.11 rebounds per game The following UCFV players have made the top ten scorers in the league: Women

Gillian Kirk ranked #10 averages 13.67 points per game Men

Steve Cavanagh ranked #2 averages 23.56 points per game Neal Cranna ranked #7 averages 16.56 points per game

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Peron Desnoyers Nevertheless, you have not written me with intentions of hearing my opinion in regards to your mental health but rather in order to know if your appendage will recover and regain it's natural and healthy hue. Yeah buddy, I think everything will be okay if you just take it easy on ol' Mr. PeePee. Maybe buy some Cortisone Cream, or even better go see your doctor- but if you do so than let me know, I'd be interested to know her reaction to your little problem.

Advicefor whenyou're feelingsmall

Dear Alice: Given my unusually high sex-drive and unfortunate lack of a sexual partner, I find myself masturbating with a frightening and increasing frequency.

Subsequently, I've developed a discoloration of the skin, akin to the position of my thumb.

If I abstain from manually pleasuring myself will the affected area eventually return to its original pigment?

Hard-up and Hard-pressed, Abbotsford, B.C. Okay Mr. Psycho (I'm assuming that discoloration is in regards to a PENIS and not a vagina). I think that perhaps your problem is simply a matter of either emotional or psychological problems rather than a problem of a High sex-drive.

Listen hard-on, I have a high sex-drive yet thank god I find more interesting avenues in which to express my sexuality-I don't waste time beatin' my weenie per se. I think you should try and find more stimulation in your life so you don't absorb yourself in that connection between hand and genital quite so much.

Dear Alice: I've been going out with my girlfriend for 7 months and she insists I wear a condom every time we have sex even though she is on the pill. She's scared of STD's. Doesn't she trust me?

Craving the Real Touch First thing- Fuck right off!

This is not about you, nor is it a slam against your person. This is the real world so deal with it.

AIDS is out there, among many other nasty smelly diseases.

What's' the problem anyhow, your getting laid aren't you!?

No seriously, I'd like you to keep in mind that love and companionship are great, and togetherness is wonderful, and there's nothing like being in love and sharing yourself with someone. BUTwe are all responsible for ourselves, and must do what's best for our own peace of mind.

Here's what you ought to do, get your asses to the clinic and have some blood drawn from each of you, and get both sets of genitals and all orifices thoroughly cleaned and swabbed. That's all it takes my friend for you to get your 'real touch'.

(I still don't like your point about trust though-get real)

RAIN Rain come to me I want to set you free You fill the earth with water When it comes to summer Your water will evaporate The works that you do I think is great You help the rivers flow with living water and help flowers grow So rain come to me I want to set you free

By Elizabeth

As the dust rises from quarrels unsound, And the war wages on with rules not The souls of the dead are drawn to the ground, While the one ray of white ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .................... . is still left unfound. ::/\HtftnlfliH\t Now through the flames walks the blackest of sigh~, I The calm in his eyes ,,,,t,••••••••f"''ttl comes from experienced :fJgHts?· His hands are tainted ·· from making his rights, ... ,.:, ..:.: .....

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The two meld together ::=:• \!,,,.,,,, .. a contrasted shade, t:rr As the two feel the pain from their blades·.

Blow after blow they parry and trade, But in their eyes the anger doesn't fade.

The wounds are inflicted their limbs give way, The fight is their game and with blood they Neither will rest until the other is slay, And in our minds it's the grayest of days.

The tears of the battle fall to the earth, With no idea who is second or first.

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Three competitions in the arts have just been announced, all part of the annual B.C. Festival of the Arts, this year in Prince George. The competitions are open to writers, songwriters, and visual artists, and the winners are invited to participate in professional development workshops and art forums held during the festival. The added bonus is that delegate subsidies are also available to winners.

The writing contest, "otherwords 98" is open to all B.C. writers, 17 years of age or older, who have not had a book published. Deadline for entries is April 1, 1998, and although you may enter more than once, there is a $10 en try fee for each submission.

Writing may include fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, which will be judged by writers Paul Quarrington, Marilyn Bowering, Tom Wayman, and Barry McKinnon.

For more information call Sandy Mayzell at (250) 920-4118.

The songwriting competition is new this year, and is open to all B.C.songwriters, 18 years of age or older, with the ability to accompany themselves instrumentally.

Entrants are expected to submit two identical audio cassettes containing two original, self-accompanied compositions. The deadline for this competition is also April 1, with the same $10 entry fee.

Judges for the songwriting contest are Stephen Fearing and

, contact for this contest as

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The final call fq)fl~mgyjs for visual arts compbnetjtfof the Festival, called "ahwqfl(", Open to visual artists cw.repfly aresident or receiving t{ajµlllgJpB.C. UCFV Fine Arts stiltlenfS and graduates have done well in the past, qualifying thrqggbthe regional art exhibiti9.gj:tQt used to take place thf phghoiit the province. This y~Jr, entry)s by slide or videotapt only, vyhich must be accomp~nied b,¥ the artist's statement\and application form. The deadline f dr this juried competitio11,,Js Mgrch 6.

The festival contact fat this event is Janis Dirt.¢r ~inlJy who can be reached at (2=50)]no4118. \: •••• , The B.C. FestivaLdf tbeJ\hs is an annual event.Whiti¥~howcases B.C.'s emerging artists in all the major disciplines: dance, music, performing,.}gtj!genous, literary, and visu,@l:WiMiih The Festival is hosted)gy a diff;frent B.C. community ~ijch year} this year in Prince Geqrge, May 1924. While many (if the coplp~-

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MutteringsandMusings:

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Abbotsford traffic, there is a set of lights that regulate traffic in all directions, allowing access to all areas of Abbotsford. Now, Liam Robel :}{:'' what does one see on the southwest corner of this intersecWell, I go to write a new y~ars tion!?? That's right!!! The new 'Mark's Work Warehouse' and article and ... I submit it late!

'Hammond & Lodge' stores. All Oh well, that's alfJA tb.g p~st.

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Aside from the obvious pratfalls involved in owning a vehicle .. Mission highway, into downCheck it out ... on one hand past does not real.ly exist. It is town or back onto the freeway! you got the store for the aver- nothing. I do not exist within it . insurance payments, car /loan else.

(Praise the lord!) payments, gas, up-keep and age working-:dass Joe who needs and neither does ,;t.ifiYQP.e But wait!!! That's not all!!! In his/her work gear and sharing It's only memories\ W&ich in other miscellaneous costs that drain the pocketbook, there are a sly move to trap people in our the same parking lot with the themselves could well be nothdefinite advantages to my posi- sprawling metropolis, one of the people rolling Benzo's and Lexi ing more than ne9ral ch~mical tion!! I get lots of exercise walk- mental giants at the City plan(plural for Lexus) as they pull imbalances, or dreamtr;ememing, I'm not contributing to the ning think-tank okay'd the con- up to shop for their work and bered as some sort of distorted already poor air quality in the struction of a new strip-mall SO leisure wear needs. Now, Joe reality ... maybe conspiratory Lower Mainland, and I'm always meters away from the old and can't afford to be late from mental implants from the govthe D.D. (designated drunk, ha defunct one across the street. lunch, and in his haste to get ernment designed to keep us ha!) But the real reason I'm glad Although I suppose there is a back to the site ends up in an down, because we are the future I don't drive is as simple as this need for a 'SAVE-ON FOODS' accident with a patron from and the threat. It's all possible. store there... the IGA 100 me- 'Hammond & Lodge.' The per- So all we have reallyggf#tr~tely ... Abbotsford has the shittiest ters to the east just doesn't have son driving the luxury sedan to depend on is tlvi system of roads and thru-ways the same selection of food! (Can can obviously afford the insur- nent present, and/every pdssiI have ever seen. b il i ty in ffbnt of us\ For a town Sounds like ]m optimistic that aspires to viewpoint, wp.ich is the fast attract popuTOP 10 REASONS ABBOTSFORD WILL NEVER BECOME A BIG CITY cinating thirtg. When diq lation growth (dedicated to my main man, Len C) that begin? \ J and become a 10. Abbotsford Police's PR spin doctor ... never trust a big butt and a smile with That's all \it's about major center; access to the media! though, is beginning. an alternative 9. Scott Fast's 'Herbal Footballing Militia' has, for the meantime, been disbanded. can lick your wounds for to the hassles 8. Not enough crack-cocaine or charity casino's in town to attract the 'undesirables' only so long bit◊re i1/sjust and high-costs inherent to a big-city population. of big city liv7. Lack of local clergy available to marry them uppity fags and dykes who think they ing, someone deserve the same rights as everyone else. funny how lµtrdspeqtion in the upstairs 6.

Proposal for strip club in Abbotsford too late to save the lingerie store in Seven can speed tim~xtoot.;;µbng, off ices better Oaks Mall. but if everyfoo\li)year is take notice 5. Cancelli't:ion of annual.Airshow. about lookirHfback at the con.sider 4.

Local newspapers would be to heavy to deliver if they had to pander to the ruined opportunities, the flow of myriad of religious factions a large population would incur. there's no ~~y yqµ can traffic. Case in 3.

Slow sales of College Park Place condominiums forces builder to slash prices, point, have creating a student ghetto, instead of attracting rich commuters, further jeopardizing you seen the Phil Espisito's chances of building a charity casino. are not ancienthufuan traffic that 2.

Paul Becker and I must eventually leave this town, and our HUGE following of comes off of disciples will also relocate with us to keep receiving the good word. (Kind of like those the Sumas people who used to follow the Grateful Dead around!) old you are. Unless you exit, and the 1.

Read the article first, dummy! are 700 years qJd, then subsequent shut the fuck µp] Maybe traffic jams!? then you arg d6He~ and From my own you can puljbff genµine observ~tions walking to and I get an "Amen, brother!" to ance, and poor Joe can't ... but and final Yoda-like wisdom. I from school, the intersection at that?) none of that matters, cuz ICBC am loving the notipn that I 4on't Marshall Rd, just off the Sumas Had enough!??? NO!???Not con- gonna bleed the guilty party dry have it all figured put anymore. exit, is a nightmare. It's busy vinced I'm onto something anyways! Too bad 'no-fault' inWe do not know ev:erythirlg, we from 7 AM to 7 PM, with a con- here!?? surance didn't pass, eh!??? have not missed the last train, stant flow of traffic heading in/ "Damn ... tough crowd!!"

So, you see, maybe there's a and we do not live/in our old out of town. he muttered as he racked his method behind the "build Okay, so one should expect brain to find the quintessential more" madness growth spurt photographs. Thit I~,not ~hat high-density areas of traffic in example. going on in this town as it hur- this year can be apout~ \ I was discussing this lran$forany town ... fair enough!

"A-HA!!!" he shrieked, tles towards city-dom! I mean, mation recently wit\}i,f,pµg¢on"Uhm, I'm not done yet," the waking his none-to-pleased traffic jams are just a natural scious friend of IlJJ{pg~ ijj }s ofauthor interjected, "quit thinkroommate, "I've got it!!! Call part of city-life headaches ... ten how it goes.

1ft-Ss6ffof flip ing and keep reading!" me MAD will they!??" aren't they? reaction to the same shit.

It's Let's talk about planning!

Suppose you get out of the hard to explain, but try to imPlanning ahead to a time when 'idling smog-zone' nightmare ~bbots_ford gr?ws. to a ?icely7-:'f:'.tk,~d_escribed and decide to Interested in Learning about Other sized city offermg its resident&.' '.'.-1:!~aq:}ntodowntown ... what Institutions and Their Programs? . that we are nothiqg more than all the amenities of big-city liv~. :4:0\.·· ind!? A possible conOn Tuesday February 10th representaing. I see no evidence of this,<j':i~:~N .:. t could shake this tives will be here from the UBC, SFU, a mess of studetj!fs and ivini. planning that is. (Preach dn(:::,jt~fW.tf . ,1;~sif I can prove SFU-PDP- for Teachers, BCIT, Royal mum wage earner'§ in one/colbrother!) it! (Is th ... :&'l'l\l!ll of paper- Roads University, Open Learning Agency, lege, in one average:town, ig on¢ tiny corner of on~ G2mntmfa and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Deone planet aroundOne•Of trilk e~~ai~~g s~~rtt st~~~~e. ·· t~!t.:f(f~j}i\oaks, sign. lions of average st~rs in one galof poor logistic planning! Along .. ··me tcf\arf:t.area of They will be at the Abbotsford Campus a strip of road lined with a few ·.ays affectiona,tely dubbed only from 8:30 AM to 10:50 Am to speak axy, among billions of galaxies fast food joints, restaurants, a 't .· :. ive corners.' Conly count to interested students about their institu- in a universe older aµgypunger pub, gas stations and a strip f ' • , and truth-be-known, it's a tions and programs. If you have any ques- than anything clos~t{;iaqµp1ber we could ever condifvd are mall traffic crawls as people wait ploy to keep your mind occu- tions, sign up now. shit, we are scumf:!•kndillotl)iing for the lights to change. Across pied thus allowing an insidious These sessions are free, but reservations the from 'The News' building, plot to unfold. It breaks down are required. Please reserve yourself a we do is really gojjlg tq maj<e a dick of difference, eve.n.Jf we the bakery distribution center like this ... space by signing up in person or phoning closes, and lo-and-behold, up At the five corners, a major Student Services at the Abbotsford Cam... continued on pag~ 9 pops 'The Brick' for all your artery in the heart of pus (854 - 4528).

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On January 19 The History Department organized a seminar in appreciation of the late Dr. King's efforts as a civil rights leader. The evening began with the showing of King's "I Have A Dream" speech and was followed by insight from local Abbotsford resident, Walter Paetkau, who was living in Georgia in the late 60s and early 70s.

Mr. Paetkau had the opportunity to march with Dr. King in Atlanta. Being one of the only 'white' student in a 'black' seminary, Mr. Paetkau and his family experienced the kind of radical racism most of us only see on TV. Many of the locals did not appreciate the Paetkau associating with the 'coloureds'.

After Mr. Paetkau had spoken a documentary entitled "Freedom on My Mind" was shown. This documentary recounted the

struggle to gain the right to vote in Mississippi in 1964). This \ grass roots civil rights movement was called the (Voter Registration Drive). Their principle leader was Bob Moses.

He organized ordinary people and motivated them to travel the black ghettos of the southern state encouraging black people to vote. While it is •·,·-:

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true that 'blacks' have had the right to vote in the US since 191 7, the state government had effectively excluded them via a pre-vote exam.

The exam was simply pretense, however, test scores were of secondary importance. The tests written by "coloureds" where cate go r i ca 11y failed.

Bob Moses also appealed to university and college students in

his voter registration drives. In the summer of 1964 he asked as many as would come to leave their comfortable campuses and risk their lives registering voters in Mississippi. Many of them went. Even when they had learned that three of their number had already been killed.

After the documentary there was an informal question period at which time a few of people shared their perspectives and insights on racism in North America and specifically in the Lower Mainland. I on behalf of those who attended, would like to thank everyone who planned and set up the event. I would especially like to thank Paul Becker and Sylvie Murray (it seems like it's always the same people who do the exciting stuff around here) for acting as moderator and MC.

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How do you feel about America? Do you buy into the American Myth? By American Myth I am referring to the idea of America's great past. I am weary of seeing the continuous lies that are propagated by Hollywood and the American media. This feeling was awakened in me once again when I saw the movie Amistad last weekend. I went to the theatre expecting a good story, and I got that. However, the good story was tainted by the so-called American propaganda. The movie left me feeling good about America. It left me with the impression that when the civil war took place and slavery was abolished, that good had triumphed and goodness had once again been restored to America. This seems laughable. America is consistently portrayed as the home of truth and justice.

On Monday I attended the tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. A documentary was shown that highlighted some of the civil rights movement in the South.

Almost one hundred years had passed since the time of slavery in the United States, but conditions for African-Americans in the South had not changed all that much. This was in stark contrast to the end of Amistad.

This type of propaganda is not limited to Amistad. When I saw Air Force One, I laughed at the blatancy of the American lie, and yet the Americans and most Canadians eat this stuff up. I am disgusted by it. It is continually portrayed through Hollywood movies. The greatness of America is also portrayed

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through their media and to a lesser extent their scholarship.

It seems that when one is raised in this environment any type of objectivity is non-existent. Take for example the popular perception of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. When I was taught this in high school history, it was portrayed simply as a bombing, and I do not think that it would be wrong to say that most people accept this as being part of the war. Japan lost the war because of America's great power. Might this also be a lie? Is the bombing of civilian targets considered ethical?

Pearl Harbour was a military

target. The many civilians who died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were defenseless. They did not have anti-aircraft weaponry to defend themselves against these bombers.

This action, when looked at in more objective terms may seem a little more suspicious. When studied more closely one sees that there is evidence that President Truman thought that the war was going to end very soon without the dropping of the. bombs. This argument continues by saying that he dropped bombs to show the Soviet Union the strength of the United States. Are tens of thousands of civilian lives

simply for the use of American foreign relations? How can this fit into the American myth of truth and justice? It doesn't, so it is ignored.

This myth is everywhere.

The least we can do as proud Canadians is not believe this blatant lie that is the American myth. The next time you are at a movie like this, be conscious of the contradictions. You will begin to notice them everywhere, and then we can begin to see America for who she really is rather than through this great American myth.

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Where is this Swing revival coming from? It seems as though everyone I ask lately is into Swing. Personally, I cannot conmong ci 1 is simply tain my love for Swing and am care workers, t rtviction that any auso excited that it is making a diminishing social saf y that comeback on a large scale. serve to lessen the power of govWhen you think about it what's not to love about Swing? The music itself is absolutely intoxicontinued from page 7 ....

We are not perfect, but cating, so light and upbeat, so rewrite the Bible and find a cure easy to move to and easy to love. no matter how difficult this is for cancer. In the great scheme going to be, it's better than the I fell in love with Swing music of things, none ef it matters. A at a jazz festival a friend alternative of nothing. This lot of people walk around with is what I am beginning to be- dragged me to and thank god that realization drumming in he did for that's where I found lieve, you understand. I don't their heads all the time. It's know that I've convinced my- Swing. Swing allows one to get strange how it upsets them, self completely, but you know." dressed up and go out on the jades them, gives them the bleak All I know is I'm done. I'm town like never before. Men will outlook it so often does. I suck put on their zoot suits, saddle done the packing and checkthat idea in like a breath of fresh shoes, and fedora's, while ing for forgotten items, and so air every morning. I think it women don bobby socks, penit's time to say "come on let's makes responsibility more apcil skirts and anything faux -fur just fucking GO". pealing, because we can go into trimmed, along with the standMaybe it's just the restlessit without this ridiculous feeling ard red lipstick and the evening ness of the new year, but I'm of epic monumentalism, like the is set. So far, what's not to love? determined to drag it out for world will disintegrate if we The dancing itself is the tricky a while. Hmmm resolution, screw up. We? Who the fuck part, but whose not ready for a sounds really familiar, but I are we? The world will not dischallenge, a chance to learn think it's about time at our age integrate, so we might as well to realize how young we are. something new? With dance take a deep breath and give it a And also how old we are and names such as the "Jitterbug" fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijl how time is passing ... what and the "Lindy Hop" how can the hell is my point? Well, as you resist? For those of you who are willing to try there is going long as I understand it, that's to be Swing shows in Vancou;1\ikido all I care about. The year is ver in the coming couple of ::J<~p<H\ ';, /v1ode,•n young right now, but it won't weeks starting February 5, be long before some other dumbass writes an article for 1998. There will be dance inthe new year next year (and structors on hand who will teach a one hour lesson before the submits it late) ... we should night actually begins. The fun all find something decent to show for this year when '99 starts at 8:00 pm and admission AM. '-~ff<:~ctivL~ c,f ViM!:_~ comes up, that's all I have to is $5.00 for those who dress for the occasion or $6.00 for those ~,.::,v ..r~u•u·:t\i ~r\ ,-:1 n..:">•'1:.•··•·~ ....,.~f"',l(~ttt;vir-~ say. of you who don't. There is also a!wi<>,ipl,,..-,-,·,., St .. d-,nt t>Cde<i .c,.,._, a special Valentines Day Swing <>VLoilL,bl.,.

Night for those of you who want (_".afl ;\bk.d·,;f<,.,,,.,-j.:/«de, t.-::1,.,l,f,.,., to swoon your sweetie, see you there. ,{,ctail<0 If you are interested in attending Swing Night- contact any member of the Association · :_of History Students or The Cascade and we can get you the details.

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Lunch is spent with one's caucus, commenting gp.,the,Jnorning's proceedings:i:!f!Qjd ygu see her in the questiq.p pe.riodt She was differing evecythi.µg tQ the Prime Minister!"-';\'.:eai,led! lay into her tomorrowiid&Jlatch her snap!"). :;: Evening festivf!ies included our unelected officials getting sloshed and plaI}#lng &Qt following day's stratj¢gy (.tfrtyou going to support ouifi'bil\?"-"I dunno, but I'm gqnnjfsenq. the finance minister npm,9cryffeig").

I tried to take a step)backfrom it all, but it sucked me in too. I gave a speech argajgg::::(tongue in cheek) that th~Jp90.d!Jp.ould be taxed more asfan inceptive not to be poor. Tlj~ sent ad:NDP member into ne~f hysteri¢s as she blubbered tlirough ,jbme speech about ho\j' her rti,pther had to rely on welfare to' raise her. She walked ..,s.Jxn;iiles to

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Finance The Student Union Society is looking forward to a number of exciting new fundraisers this year. Last year's end of semester bash at City Limits was a huge success!!! We are in the midst of planning right now, keep an eye on The Cascades "What's Goin' On?" page and the local bulletin boards and walls for more information. I would like to now offer some factual information on one of the ongoing fundraising ventures of the SUS. The Cheam/Student Union Society Fundraiser card seems to be a very misunderstood document. The SUS was approached by Cheam last year and the deal was this: the SUS would distribute the cards to students, faculty, staff and anyone else who breathes.

Now comes the difficult part for some people: The contribution from these transactions is limited to a percentage of the agents commission. In other words, the amount is not astronomical (the range is $2.50 to $6.00 per booking), also the contributions not an amount deducted from the actual booking price. Next is yet another difficult part for some people to understand: this is a fundraising venture, the idea is to raise funds for the Student Union Society, these funds would then help in allowing SUS to continue the valuable services it offers to the students of this institution. So ... to those of you who approached Cheam and insisted that the contribution be given directly to them and not to the Student Union Society ( although Cheam was much too professional to release your names, you know who you are) I give you the big raspberry award!! It's too bad the stu-

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A Toast to Toastm.asters!

Do you dread making class presentations? Do your presentations contain more "urns" "ahhhs" and "ands" than any other words? Do you wish you could make a speech without feeling sick? Do you sometimes wonder how some people appear so confident when making a presentation when you feel like the proverbial jelly? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Toastmasters International may be the answer for you.

Approximately twenty members of Th~ Rise and Shine Toastmasters' Club meet each Friday morning (except statutory holidays) in the Board room at UCFV, (roomA225) from 7:20 am until 8:20 am.

This early time ensures that members can attend the meetings and still be on time for the start of their day. Although members learn a great deal about making speeches and presentations at Rise and Shine, the emphasis is on fun. "I was so busy enjoying myself, I didn't realize how

confident I had become after only a few months at toastmasters"explained one member.

The weekly meetings usually include speeches, some inspiration,a joke, andan impromptuspeech componentknown as table topics. Guest are not required to participate. However, the positive and friendlyatmosphereencourageseven the most terrified! If you are worried about the early start,don't be. We have fresh coffee-and it's free!

Curious? Students,faculty,and staff are all welcome to attendas guests. Formore informationcall RaymondWelch at 8537441, local 4450.

Give your weekend a kick start! Improve your confidence and your presentations, lose those "urns"and "ahhs".

Come to Rise and ShineToastmastersthis Friday at 7:20 am (room A225) and discover the perfect way to start your day; you won't be disappointed.

There are many times within a person's life that she needs to reach out to another.

The reasons may differ from asking for directions, to seeking friendship, or to offer assistance. Within the university and college setting there are several avenues already in place that offer services to students. If a member of UCFV requires guidance in either statistics or grammar help is found at the Writing and Math Centres. If that,, student needs career information then she can contact Student Services. Now there is a new service/opportunity for UCFVlesbian students, faculty and personnel. Right now, Lesbian Liaison offers one to one positive peer support. You may want to meet with other lesbians just for coffee. You may be

tired of reading dry stats and data for a school essay about gays and lesbians and you would like to know how "real live" lesbians live, feel, and think.

A family member or friend may have just come out and you would like information on how best to support them.

Maybe you are the one looking for coming out support. You may want to connect or network with other lesbians. Basically, we are a developing resource.

Lesbian Liaison is a growing network therefore suggestions are encouraged. Social gatherings and support groups are in the planning stages. Volunteers welcome. This is a safe environment where confidentiality and anonymity are respected.

To contact a volunteer just leave your name and a way to contact you in the envelope on the Lesbian Liaison bulletin board easily found in the Women's Centre. A volunteer will meet with you and will give relevant information, support, and friendship. It gives the opportunity for the lesbians on campus to network and to meet other lesbians.

dents will not have a chance to find out who here at UCFV is not supportive of students and their activities at this campus.

Cheam/Student Union Society Fundraiser Cards will no longer be honoured. Do not use them at Cheam!!

Due to a variety of reasons Cheam Travel and the Student Union Society will no longer be working together with this program. We are still ironing out the details, however in cooperation with Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the same program will happen under the same terms.

This time all that is required is to say you are somehow affiliated with UCFV (i.e. student, parent of student, faculty, staff, etc.). Also those hard working people at Carlson Wagonlit are arranging student discounts at various businesses around Abbotsford, we'll let you know full details as they unfold. The last bit of information on this

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AHS The Association of History Students was created last semester with the intent of bringing History students together on a social basis with the belief that as much (or more) learning can occur outside the classroom than within.

On Monday the 20th, we celebrated Martin Luther King Day. Paul Becker and instructor Sylvie Murray coordinated the evening which included showing the film "Freedom on My Mind" and an open discussion within the audience.

The History Department organized a reception in the lobby of the Library for instructors Daniel Kwan to celebrate the publishing of his first book.

Eric Davis gave the toast (yea, that was wine we were drinking), explaining how books are sacred, and welcoming of something sacred involves a ceremony. We are all happy for Daniel, and proud he calls UCFV his home.

Finally, the History Department brought from SFU professor Ian Dyck, who gave a lecture discussing pop culture in 16th century Europe. Apparently this was a fairly violent culture, with one of Dr. Dyck's most memorable quotes coming from-a German woman, explaining to a court how she will treat her degenerate husband: "I'll beat him until his asshole roars!"

Look for future AHS presentations, which will include a discussion of drug abuse through history. It'll be a smoking good time.

LibraryDirector Forums The University College is presently selecting a new Director of Library. As part of the process, the selection committee is proposing to hold informal forums with the candidates. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. The times and locations for the forums are listed below (all forums meet in Room A225 in Abbotsford) Candidate #1 Fri., Feb. 6 11:15 AM - 12:00 noon Candidate #2 Tues., Feb. 10 11:15 AM - 12:00 noon Candidate #3 Tues., Feb. 10 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Candidate #4 Fri., Feb. 13 11:15 AM - 12:00 noon Candidate #5 Fri., Feb. 13 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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Chicks Who Love Guns:

Tarantino's ''Jackie Brown'' and Why it's Good ...

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The next outing from Quentin Tarantino has been eagerly awaited since the release of "Pulp Fiction" in 1994.

Though he had his role to play in the creation of such films since then as Oliver Stone's "Natural Born Killers" and Robert Rodriguez' "From Dusk to Dawn" (which Tarantino wrote while working as a clerk in a video store back in the olden days) another directorial work from him is still in the works. The wait ended with the release of "Jackie Brown" about one month ago, a film which still roots itself in the casual dialogue of a California crime scene, but along a storyline more intelligent and complex than that of "Pulp Fiction" and "Reservoir Dogs".

"Jackie Brown" hasn't taken off with the same rocket-fueled acclaim that blasted "Pulp Fiction" into seemingly eternal notoriety, but this is to be expected. While "Pulp Fiction" took everyone by surprise, this film was instead long-awaited. So, as the critical response is bound to be more tempered the next time around, that should be ho indication that this is any worse a film. In many ways, it's much better than anything he's done before.

Certain things remain consistent in Tarantino's style of film making. The fabrication of product names is still part of his scenery (Red Apple brand cigarettes in past films, and a food court outlet "Teriyaki Donuts" in this 'one). The liberal distribution of hats and shirts by real fashion clothiers, "Kangol", was evilly distracting and disappointing throughout the movie, but I suppose funding has to come from some dumbass company willing to be your sponsor.

The conversations and dialogue in the film were very well done, coming across as completely natural and spontaneous.

Villains were often found talking about meaningless things, such as how to work the car alarm, who should answer the phone, photographs of Japan ... the dialogue itself was non-essential to the film and still interesting to pay attention to. But non-essential is the wrong thing to say, because it really was important. What they were talking about half the time contributed nothing to the plot, but it did give us strong insights into the characters. An example I can think of, if you have seen the movie, is near the beginning when Robert DeNiro and Samuel L. Jackson visit the

bail bondsman. DeNiro hangs around in the background not saying much, then asks politely if he can have a cup of the courtesy coffee. He then asks Samuel Jackson if he can wait in the car and then had to be told how to turn off the car alarm. DeNiro was playing the meek and nonaggressive guy in this film, and we can tell this already. However, as the film goes on, we can see how these characters change due to things that happen to them, and how they react lies heavily on that. This is what I loved the most about this film; how well written the characters were and also how brilliantly they were acted. Each person was so distinct and so familiar in real life, it appears as though the roles must have been written by each actor. But, no that wasn't the case, it was just well done.

As for the story, it was a very smart film, but complicated by it's nature. As characters scam each other and lie to certain people, it becomes confusing as to who is in the know and who isn't. This complication is magnified in the climatic scene, as the scene is repeated several times, each time from a new character's personal perspective. I was left wondering "Is he supposed to be there? Is he part of the plan? What the hell is he doing?". As things wrap up they tend to make more sense, but its a film you really have to keep paying attention to. This isn't easy if you're expecting a fast-paced, violence fueled blast-feast which commands your attention.

Sure, there's violence ... sex and violence and drugs and all kinds of wonderful things. But the concentration is really on the subplots and the stuff between the lines, which is really impressive too.

I saw the film nearly a month ago, and I keep running it over in my head. I know I'll have to see it again, so I can pick it apart even more and relax and soak in the scenery in other parts. One thing you can expect, as you can in all Tarantino's, is to have a load of villains who are the good guys. By conventional standards of our society I can only think of one character who was not a "villain". But if you go into it expecting that and expecting to see a lot of crooks in floral print shirts walking around LA talking about game shows, you're half way to understanding it. It's the other half of it that is the most impressive, because it shows how Tarantino's ideas have expanded without losing touch with that classic original style he has.

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UCFV EVENTS

Feb, 1-7 WHITE CANE WEEKThe focus of the week is on abilities, concerns and needs of people who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind.

On Feb. 7 at Seven Oaks from 11 :OOamto 4:00pm there will be a "Tag Day" promotion where corporate, service and community celebrities and mascots along with local media personalities will be offering white cane lapel pins to the public in exchange for a nominal donations.

Feb, 3 City Limits Classic Rock Night $2 cover for students.

March 12 Student Activity Meeting 12 noon in the Lobby.

March 17 St. Patrick's Day Social 4:001O:OOpm in the Cafeteria.

Student

Activity

Meeting

B103, at 11:30.

March 20 First Day of Spring 11:30am on the Patio.

March 24 International

Lunch.

March 30 Mardi Gras. All day. There will

rights or just curiour group please to the meeting at in our office, A226, Campus.

NEW RELEASEMOVIES 3:30 - 5:00 in the A-lounge, catch a flick for free.

WEDNESDAY

Feb, 4 Public Lecture entitled Social Justice and Citizenship-What's Going On? Ed Broadbent, former federal NDP leader and Human rights advocate will be giving the lecture in BlOl from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. It's free and open to the public. For more information. contact Ron Dart.

UCFVPolitical Science at 583-7441 local 4319.

Feb,6

Master's most delightful romantic creations. It is a golden comedy featuring usurping brothers, evil dukes, young, banished lovers, great comic characters, championship wrestling, music and songs, cross-dressing and romance in the afternoon. Come out and see As You Like It at the Chilliwack Campus Theatre.

TUESDAYS

FILM 110 Will be showing movFeb, 4 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ies in the lecture theatre (BlOl) of MEETING If you are concerned the Abbotsford Campus at 10:00 for human rights or just curious about our group please come out to the meeting at 7:00 PM in our office, A226, Abbotsford Campus.

Women@ 2:00 PM. Men@ 4:00 PM.

Feb. 21 BASKETBALL

UCFV at Okanagan University College.

Women @ 6:00 PM Men @ 8:00 PM.

MONDAYS

BASKETBALLfrom 8:00 PM BBQ March 11-2 8 AS YOU LIKE IT One of the

be contests, bands, parades and Feb, 3 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL floats.

FILMS MEETINGIf you are concerned for human ous about come out 12:00 PM Abbotsford

Opens Friday Jan. 23 at 8:oo pm and will be running Jan 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, February 4,5,6,7 The cost is: Friday/Saturday: Adults $12.50 and Students/Seniors $10. 50.

Wednesday/Thursday: Adults $10.50 and Students/Seniors $8.50.

Matinees ( 12:00 noon) will also be playing on Tuesday February 3 at a cost of: $8.50 for Adults and $7.50 for Students/Seniors

April 23-26 The Directors' Festivals Our third annual festival features student generated productions from UCFV and other post secondary theatre programs.

SPORTS

Feb.6 BASKETBALLUCFV at Trinity

am. All interested persons are cordially invited to the Wednesday · Western University. Women @ morning shows.

6:00 PM Men @ 8:00 PM. Feb.4 : The Falls Feb. 11: Crumb Feb. 7 Feb. 25: Family Viewing BASKETBALLUCFV at Douglas March 4: What's Eating Gilbert College.

Women @ 6:00 PM Grape?

Men @ 8:00 PM. THEATRE

Jan. 21 - Feb. 7

THE TOMORROWBOX From the author of Quiet In The Land, one of the most popular productions ever presented by the department, comes a comedy about families.

Playing at The Chilliwack Campus Theatre. Previews are on Wednesday Jan. 21 and Thursday Jan. 22 Costs: $6.50 (2 for 1) at 8:00 pm.

UCFV at Camosun. Women @ 6:00 PM Men @ 8:00 PM.

Malaspina

TUESDAYS

BADMINTON from 8:00 PM 10:00 PM. Drop in at the Career Training Centre (CTC) in West Abbotsford.

Maps to the CTC are in the plastic holder outside Office A215 on the Abbotsford Campus.

TUES. AND THURS.

VOLLEYBALLfrom 8:00 PM 10:00 PM. Drop in at the Career Training Centre (CTC) in West Abbotsford.

Maps to the CTC are in the plastic holder outside Office A215 on the Abbotsford Campus.

FREE BEER,

Jan. 30

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Feb. 13 BASKETBALL

Feb. 14 BASKETBALL

10:00 PM. Drop in at the Career Training Centre (CTC) in West Abbotsford.

Maps to the CTC are in the plastic holder outside Office A215 on the Abbotsford Campus.

UCFV at University College.

fund-raiser at AREA 51 formerly known as Greg's Place in Chilliwack.

Tickets are $5, includes admission and free beer from 8:00 PM 10:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased from a member of Amnesty International or at the Door.

Last day to withdraw from an upper level arts or science course.

Feb, 10 LEARNING ABOUT OTHER INSTITUTIONS. Representatives from various BC institutions will be at the Abbotsford campus.

Appointments are free, but must be booked in advance. For questions and sign up drop by student services or call 854 - 4528.

Feb, 12 Make chocolates for your Valentine 3:00 - 5:00, Children Welcome.

Feb, 17 INCOGNITOat City Limits, see SUS for details.

Feb, 17 Student Activity

Meeting

B103, 11:30 am

Feb, 19 - 20 MID-TERM BREAKno day or evening classes, UCFV is open.

March 2-6 International Women's Week there will be displays and activities.

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