April 4, 1995 - TWU Archives

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The Official Student Newspaper of Trinity Western University
Setting A Foundation
Newsbriefs
The Environmental Committee
Founding Prof Dies
Dana Drushka
Alice Asa, a former T'WU professor, died on March 12. Asa began teaching at
Trinity in 1962 when it first opened and was then known as Trinity Junior College.
Her husband was dean of students when the college first opened and later the
academic dean and a member of the board of governors. Asa also funded the Alice
and Mabel Asa Scholarship Fund, w hich gives financial aid to T W U students. Alice
Asa went on to become a real estate agent and ended up in California in 1974.
T W U S A Environmental Committee’s
main focus this year was primarily to set up
T W U ’s recycling program. Although the
program is not yet in place, itis hoped that
the many hours ofmeetings and correspond­
ence with T W U Administration will pay off
and T W U will have recycling centres on
campus for paper, tin and plastic by some
time next year. The original plan was to
have the program set up by late fall of 1994.
To the disappointment of the committee
chair, Sheilagh Copeland, and many other
enthusiastic recyclers, however, the pro­
gram has been waylaid until at least the fall
of 1995. One reason for this delay may be
that Administration has considered incor­
porating the recycling centre into the new
Student Center. Not to be defeated, the
committee has met once every four to six
weeks to travel door to door collecting cans,
bottles and other recyclables from junior
Amy Carlisle Photo by Shawn Schaubel
and senior housing.
Another area of focus for the committee this year has been the Back-40. “W e wanted to
help develop appreciation and increase awareness of the natural areas that exist so close to our
everyday activities,” said one committee member. The Environmental Committee has been
working with the Stewardship Committee, a committee formed this year by concerned faculty
and staffwith a mandate ofresponsibly maintaining the campus’s natural resources. Copeland,
who sat on the Stewardship Committee as a representative of the Environmental Committee,
voices her hope that they will follow through on tentative plans to develop a nature reserve on
T W U ’scampus. A poster presented by the Environmental Committee depicts the Back-40 and
can be seen in the student center.
Also this year, for the firsttime, the Environmental Committee has been involved with the
Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS). LEPS, having recognized the importance of
protecting streams such as the Salmon River, which runs through T W U property, supplied
Copeland with the willow trees that were planted along itsbanks last fall. Copeland explained
that the trees are needed to provide bank stabilization, to filterrunoff from outlying areas, and
to provide suitable habitat for salmonid spawning. Copeland states, “The Salmon River has
been designated as a representative solmonid stream for the B.C. Lower Mainland. W e as the
T W U community have an opportunity to actively participate in restoration efforts.”
Although disappointed that the committee did not achieve its major goal (that of completing
the setup of the recycling program) Copeland recognizes that this year has been important in
terms of setting a foundation which the Environmental Committee will be able to build on in
the future. A my Carlisle, the newly elected chair, is looking forward to contributing her time
and energy to the committee this fall, especially in terms of raising awareness about environ­
mental issues.
Langley
Drugs Recovered
A woman and her two children recovered a large quantity of the drug T-61,
stolen earlier this week from a Langley veterinary clinic, while biking on River Road
in Fort Langley. The drag which is used to euthanize animals, was taken during a
break-in on March 20, along with a Urge quantity of steroids. According to authori­
ties, a small quant ity of T-61 is enough to kill a human. Due to the large amount of
T-61 recovered, police /eel that they probably have all of it, although the owner of
the clinic has not confirmed that.
B.C.
Transit Boss Overpaid?
The Liberals are slightly upset at the news that Derek Corrigan, the chairman of
BC Transit, has been paid $73,000 and given use of a company car for less than nine
months' work. A document released showed that Corrigan has been earning a salary
of $4,000, plus $500 per day Im each day on the job. The 1992 Buick which
Corrigan uses has so been leased for $650 per month. Liberal house leader Gary
Farrel-Collins ,^ked why Corrigan, as transit chairman, could not take the bus and
set an example.
Extortion at B.C. College
A teenager at Bodwell College in Vancouver has been arrested and charged with
attempted extortion. The yout/i attempted to extort $10,000 from a fellow student
and threatened violence ifhis demand was not met. Lawrence Fast, principal of the
school, gave credit to the school’s crime-prevention courses for persuading the
victim to report the situation. According to Const. Anne Drennan, of the Vancouver
Police Department, the victim was first approached with the demand for money on
March 6. This demand was backed c*p with threats of violence. The victim reported
the incident on March 20 and the school immediately alerted police. Tbs school is
mostly Asian students and police have said that the suspect had arrived in Canada
from Taiwan in January. Since being charged and appearing in court, the suspect is
now being investigated by immigration officials. The suspect has been expelled from
school.
Canada
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News
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This Unique Institution
Features
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Column Nine, Ned's Top Ten
Arts, Entertainment
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Sports
Croquet, Cycling
For Fools Only
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Jailed For Gun. Accident
F O R T M c M U R R A Y , Alta. - Joseph Noskiye was sentenced to two years in jail
after his rifle killed a' seven year old boy. Another boy, thirteen years old, found the
loaded .22 calibre rifle in a storage shed last April. The gun d^charged, apparently
by accident, causing a bulletto hit the seven year old in the forehead. The boy later
died in the hospital. Noskiye was charged with unsafe storage of a firearm. He
pleaded guilty.
World
“GIVE U S A N S W E R S ”
W A S H I N G T O N - A rally '-was staged to try and persuade the government to release
all documents involved in a supposed UFO crash on a ranchin New Mexico in
July,1947. The group Operation Right to Know, had approximately 30 members
gathered in support of a request submitted by Rep. Steve Schiff to have the General
Accounting Office investigate the location of the documents. The O R K claim that
the objects recovered by the government at the ranch eluded alien bodies and
pieces of alien spacecrafts. None
these object ran now be found.
Mike Solowan
Psst. Pass iton. The new editor of the Today received a personal mandate from
Dr. Snider. Yah, the Prez, the Big Cheese himself. He told this guy to “clean-up the
paper.” I also heard that this new guy’s a T W U S A boot-kissin’,public affairs type who
doesn’thave the guts to tellus what’s really going on at this school!
Well, I’llbe. Ihad no idea so many people cared. Oh, by the way, that new
Today editor they're talking about, that’s me. M y name’s Mike Solowan and Ijust
thought I’d write a little note of hello so you, the readers, know who’s going to be
responsible for the stuffyou read in these pages next year.
Now, before Ibegin, Ithink Ineed to clarify a few things. Indeed, Ido presently
work in the Public Affairs Department. Does that qualify me as a “public affairs type?” I
don’tknow. Ask my boss. Secondly, in regards to the “Big Cheese thing,” Ithink some
people are mislead. The mandate in question was taken out of context and slightly
misquoted. Yes, Dr. Snider did say “clean itup”,but he was referring to his executive
washroom, not the Today. The “paper” in question referred to his lack of three-ply paper
in the washroom. Concerning my boot-kissing abilities, I am rather disappointed.
Doesn’teveryone know that Council members don’twear boots? They wear those nifty
wool socks that had so many people’s undies in a knot! Finally, in regards to the last
item in question ... last time Ilooked they were still there.
Good. W e ’ve got that settled now. (My deepest apologies to those members of
the T W U community who were unaware of the above mentioned rumors and had to wade
through my lengthy explanation). As the new editor, Ihave a vision to make The Today
an item of pride for everyone at this school. Call me selfish or egotistical, but Iwant to
see everyone at T W U reading the paper, discussing the articles and even writing letters
or articles for the paper. Which reminds me. Ifyou are at all interested in working on
The Today next year positions are open. There are too many positions to listhere so let
me say this: Ifyou are interested and committed there is ajob available! Leave a note in
my box (#833) and we’llsitdown together and discuss possiblejobs.
I’m looking forward to an exciting year and Ihope you’llbe looking forward to
the next issue of The Today. Have a great summer. See you in the fall.
“Yes, but...”
“...Im too old to quit.” FACT: recent studies show
substantially reduced mortality rates lor ex-smokers
of all ages.
“...Its too late to quit; the damage isalready done.”
F a c t :people with serious smoking-related illnesses
survive longer and recover faster after quitting
than (hose who continue to smoke.
“...I’llgain weight!" FACT: the average weight gain
for quitters is2.3 kilograms (5 pounds).
Cancer, heartdisease, stroke, ulcers-you’ve been hearing
the bad news aboutsmoking foryears. Butdidyou know aboutthe
enormous health benefitsofquitting?
Recentstudieshavedemonstrated that,forex-smokers, much
ofthe damage done bysmoking isreversed bythe body's natural
tendencytoward health.The benefitsofquittingapplytoyoung
smokers and old,tomen and women, tothosewho arestillhealthy
and thosewho alreadysufferfrom smoking-related illnesses.
THE TODAY
The officialstudentnewspaper ofTrinityWestern University. Published twelve
times during the academic year by the students of TWU. Letters to the editor and
classifieds must be signed and submitted one week prior to publication. W e reserve
the rightto edit and select letters for style,brevity, and ideas not in keeping with the
missions and community standards of TWU. Editorial comments are those of THE
T O D A Y staff, not necessarily those of the university administration or TWUSA.
Mailed subscriptions are $12 per academic year. Mailing address for letters to the
editor and subscriptions is:THE TODAY, Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover
Road, Langley, BC V3A 6H4; (604) 888-7511 local2432. THE T O D A Y reservesthe
right to reject any unsolicited letters or advertising.
Editor-in-Chief: Martina Byl
Copy Editor: Brent Faulkner
Production Editor: Tami Coon, Martina Byl
Advertising Editor: Dean Dalke
News Editor: Brock Hetherington
Features Editor: Mark VandenBerg
Sports Editor: KaraLyn Neufeld
Entertainment Editor: Erik Anonby
Photography Editor: Shawn Schaubel
Faculty Advisor: Lloyd Mackey
CONTRIBUTORS:
Ron Dau, Brian H. Doell, Dana Drushka, Grant D.
Gladish, Mark Hamstra, Kendall Hanson, Brock
Hetherington, Ned, KaraLyn Neufeld, No. 13, FJA,
Jeremy Nunnikhoven, Elbert Paul, Grunt Radish, Mike
Solowan, Mark VandenBerg, Ian Vanderfeld
Here are the facts.
Ifyoustopsmoking you canexpecttolivelongerthansomeone
yourage who continuessmoking.
Formersmokerscanexpecttorecovermuch oftheirgood health.
Women who stopsmoking duringpregnancyaremore likelyto
have babieswithnormal birthweightsthaniftheycontinuedsmoking.
They may alsohave fewercomplications, including miscarriage,
premature ruptureofthe membranes and pre-term delivery.
When do the benefits start?
Immediately. The minuteyou stopsmoking, yourbody begins
cleansing itselfoftobaccotoxins.Justtwo hoursafteryou stop
smoking, theconcentrationofnicotineinyourbloodcan drop by half.
How long does ittake?
Many oftheeffectsofsmoking are reversiblewithindays or
weeks, including non-chronic respiratoryproblems and symptoms
associated withcardiovasculardisease. Progress inotherareas is
slower. On average, the riskofheartattackreturnstonormal
levelsafter3 years; after10 yearsofabstinence, the riskoflung
cancer isabout 30-50% ofthe riskforcontinuing smokers.
For more information, contact:
Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9.
Volume XV, Number 12
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News (in my opinion) A UniqueInstitution-TWU
Brock Hetherington,News Editor
Dana Drushka
Open any newspaper and you
will be bombarded by bad news,
world tragedies, grief and political
mumbo-jumbo. Even The Today
has been “guilty” of printing
negativity and bad news. A lot of
people are tired of it. They feel
that newspapers should print
happy stories with good, moral
themes, praising the people in
society who have done the kind of
things that help others, sometimes
due to self sacrifice. What then, is
the solution? Well, to tell the
papers to stop printing negativity
and grief may seem like the
answer to some, but let’s face
reality. That’s what newspapers are; hence the title N E W S paper. When
people do nice things for others it does get printed. Sometimes it’s even on
the front page! But let’s face it, society does not appear to be getting any
better. There is a reason the bad news seems to outweigh the good in most
newspapers, and here are some reasons: 1) Newspapers were designed to
convey news from abroad. This is so that the readers could learn from the
mistakes of others by facts depicted in that paper. 2) Bad news sells papers.
People want to hear about the negative. That’s why most of the television
programs today have so much violence and negativity. 3) Bad stuff happens.
It’s unfortunate, but true. Things happen that we don’t always like and we
should know about it. 4) Not enough nice people. For all those people who say
that there is not enough good things about nice people in newspapers; do
something about it! Go out of your way for someone. Create nice stories, by
doing nice things.
I guess that as the News Editor for The Today, I spend a lot of m y time
reading newspapers and watching news programs. I also spend a lot of time
talking to people about the kinds of news they want to see. What I have found
is that yes, people want to hear about good things and nice people. But, they
also want to know exactly what is going on around them. They don’t want to
turn a blind eye to the bad things that happen in their society. W e have a duty
to ourselves and to each other to know what is happening in our society, both
at Trinity and the world at large. It’s time that we stopped complaining about
the bad things that happen and take steps to improve them. As for me, I’ll
continue to report the news, be it bad or good, and that’s the bottom line, and
when it get to be too much, I’ll climb on my bike and ride off into the sunset!
With a latest increase of $168 per year for tuition and $224 per year for housing,
related concerns expressed at a recent issues forum were well justified. As one student
put it, “If fees continue to rise at the rate they have been eventually students are going to
say, enough is enough.”
A suggestion put forward by the same student was to increase student involvement in
the process of determining the cost of fees and of the allocation of expenditures. Staff and
faculty response was that this would be difficult to accommodate as the process is
involved and spans a long period of time. Tom Bulick voiced concern that that there are
probably almost as many ideas about where money should be spent as there are students.
Two points well taken.
However, I still agree with this student’s idea; I think more student involvement in
some capacity would be very beneficial for both students and faculty. Keeping the
channels of communication open via student representatives and open discussions such as
the ones at issues forum, increases student awareness and thus fosters a greater apprecia­
tion of the complexity involved in financing a large institution like TWU.
Without the awareness of some specific facts, along with the opportunity to contrib­
ute to some of the processes involved, it is easier to fall into the “us and them” trap where
the staff and faculty are the ogres who bleed us of every penny and we are the helpless
victims of circumstances over which we have no control.
Here are some specific facts:
* T W U does not receive any funding from the government, although like any other
University, it is a non-profit organization.
*The cost of providing university education to one student for one year is approxi­
mately $10,000 to $12,000.
*UBC, SFU and UVIC all receive operating grants from the government, ranging
from $8,000 to $10,000 per student.
* T W U does not receive any operating grants.
*The average university spends over $1,500 per student on recruiting new students.
* T W U spends about $600.
* T W U ’s projected enrollment for 2000 students by year 2000 has been more than met
with enrollment in the fall of 1994 at 2128.
What do these facts imply about T W U ? One thing is for sure, and that is that the staff
and faculty at T W U must be using the money they receive from our room, board and
tuition costs pretty darn carefully. Furthermore, the rapid growth in enrollment at T W U
speaks for itself in terms of how effectively the money is used.
This type of information demands a kind of respect for T W U as an institution. It
seems to me that the financial challenges we face at T W U are a part of what bring students
and staff together. Interaction between staff and students regarding these issues give us
the opportunity to encourage one another, offer each other ideas and teach each other to
trust in God for direction and support. There is a team spirit here that is admirable. The
more we develop it the better!
Column Nine
Woe A m I
Ron Dau
‘Twas an east wind blowing that dark and
evil night. The moon, though at itsmonthly
fullness, had been blotted from Night’s
heavens by the thick and ominous clouds that
had swept in quietly after Day’s setting. A
chill took to the brisk breeze causing the trees,
branches still bare from Winter’s silent
tyranny, to chatter one to another. Rabbits and
mice paused, ears perked to listen, and then,
with a twitch of the nose, scurried to their
earthly hovels. Something was approaching.
Closer. Coming out of the silence. A rhyth­
mic beating. Louder. Louder. And then, they
were overhead. Circling above as ifto be sure this was indeed the right location. Withaswoop
and a swish, they descended; out of the mask of blackness they spiraled downwards.They had
arrived. Their mission was about to be enacted. They had returned. And all the while, the
innocent littlecommunity slept on....
Unless you’ve really been concentrating on your studies (which I highly doubt), you will
have likely noticed that the Branta canadensi have returned to campus after their winter’s sojourn
to the tropics. I’llbe very honest with you... Ihate the geese. In fact, Iwould go as far as to say,
they have become the bane of my existence.
When Ifirst arrived on campus three years ago, I saw three or four geese strutting about the
lawns. Ithought, “Oh! What beauteous creatures! They add tremendously to the aesthetic
beauty of the campus!” Very naive thinking, right? Forgive me please, Iwas just a freshman.
Now, mature and experienced, Ihave come to despise those winged creatures that flock here
every spring. Iam not one who is known to vocalize obscenities, but on one rainy morning this
spring when I awoke (at 5:30) to an incessant squawking outside, Ijoined the chorus of cusses
that could be heard across campus. My objections to these foul fowls are threefold. Firstly, I
object to their concept of waste disposal. Itis nearly impossible tojourney from the Student
Centre to the Library without having their discharge attach itselfto your heel. Granted this is a
natural animal process (even Ihave been caught doing this now and then...of course not on the
lawn or sidewalks), but don’tyou think it’s a littleexcessive? Indeed itis! Ialmost need a snow
blower just to clear a path to my classes.
M y second objection to the geese isthe hours that they keep. My dorm has a policy that I
think is quite reasonable: anyone found making loud noises between the hours of 3-9 A M will be
shot. The geese have no respect whatsoever for this policy or any Housing policy for that matter.
Itis plain disrespectful to wake someone up at 4:30 every day of the week just because you see
the sun coming up. Clearly, these geese do not share the Judeo-Christian beliefs this campus
enjoys, for otherwise they would have known: “Ifa man blesses his neighbour early in the
morning, itwill be taken as a curse” (Prov. 27:14).
Objection number three isclosely linked with objection number two, for itis about their
undiscretionary mating practices. W e are all aware of what these geese do. Itis time we expose
itfor what itreally is. Yes, our feathered friends are mating all around... in my case, above me as
well. You see, Ilive on the second floor of a two storey dormitory. Itappears (or so I’ve heard)
that some of the geese have chosen to nest and mate with one another on the roof directly over my
top-bunk sleeping quarters. Ihave attempted on more than one occasion to balance myself on the
window sill,extend my arm through the slitof a window, and throw celibacy literature up into
their abode. All efforts have been to no avail.
Idon’tthink Ican handle much more of them. They terrify me by day and keep me awake
by night. Ihave become a nervous wreck and am often found in a corner of the room, rocking
back and forth in the fetal position, murmuring incomprehensible utterances. Iawait the day of
salvation when the cool October breezes will direct those fowl fiends southwards again. And on
that day, when my oppressors are gone, Iwill rejoice. Until then, woe am I.
Ned’s Top Ten
Writing a top ten listis not the easiest thing to do. Sure, itmay just look like ten
incoherent sentences taking up space in The Today, but...what was my point? Oh yeah,
there are some top ten items that seem to repeat themselves to the point of annoyance
and utter disgust. To some, these items may be regarded as a lack of inspiration, but let
me just remind you that David Letterman couldn’tgo through one show without
mentioning the incompetency of Dan Quayle...what was my point? Oh yeah, some call
it“milking something for all itsworth” and some call it“beating a dead horse”,in any
case, it’s natural. Top ten writers do not possess the ability to conjure up something
new each time, that would be too much work. Our tiny brains need something to fall
back on. Ned has had many back-ups over the last year. Therefore, because he
couldn’tthink up anything new, here itis...
N E D ’S TOP TEN HORSES HE HAS BEATEN O V E R THE PAST YEAR
10. Those poor, defenseless, inflatable alligators who were slaughtered to death on that
cold September night.
9. The girl who could have sworn that window was not there before.
8. T W U S A ’s apparent lack of money, intelligence and back-up disks.
7. The fact that the time ittakes Maintenance to answer a request form equals the
elapsed time from conception to birth.
6. Three words: Beaver Foods fetucinni.
5. The KGB and the wacky humour found in their frequent death threats.
4. The “vertically-challenged” Laura Hoezley.
3. Mr. Ed for his condescending tone of voice.
2. Did Imention the girl who ran through the window?
1. The Back-40 vegetation.
M y Friend
Mark Vandenberg, Features Editor
Ihave a friend. Although, this may be a shock to some people, Ihave been seeing this friend
for a couple of years now. This friend has been beside me through thick and thin. She’s
everything a man could ever want.
She is attractive, itwas love at firstsight. But, of course, it’s not what ison the outside, but
what is on the inside that counts. Her sole desire is to make me happy. She keeps me company
when I’m depressed and doesn’tsay things like, “Cheer up, stupid, it’s not that bad.” She is
always available, all Ihave to do ispick her up. You know, how some say, you can’tbuy your
friends? Well, this friend iseas
ily bought, she doesn’tmind in the least. What about PMS? She
never has that, she is always the sweetest thing on earth to me. She doesn’tworry about going
too far when Ihold her tightly; she melts with every heated moment. Her constant coolness gives
me shivers down my spine. She is a dream come true.
Unfortunately, she is sometimes too sweet for her own good, in which case Ifinish her off.
With a sigh, Imangle her body and hide her in the garbage can. There is no remorse, no tears.
The next day, all Ihave to do isgo down to 7-11 and buy another container of Oreo Ice Cream.
And another love affair begins.
Facts for the Bothersome
Compiled by Ron Dau
Have you ever thought of what the color of the walls are in the Student Centre?
Probably not. This is no fault of your own. These walls are continuously polluted and
gratified with posters of various sorts, sizes and number. Here are the stats on the posters
in the immediate lobby desk area (as of 30 March 1995):
Poster for:
Number:
Aprox. percentage of total (69):
Variety Night.......... ...1 ... ...........1.5
...........1.5
Shoe Drive............
Ground Level.......... ... 5 ... ........... 7.0
Love-in-Action.........
.......... 1.5
11:07................ .. 19... ..........27.5
Multimedia......... .. 2 ... ........ 3.0
Prayerbox............. .. 1... ........ 1.5
Athletic Banquet...... .. 11... .......... 16.0
ISM Dumplings......... ...5... ........ 7.0
Mexican Fiesta Night..... ...3... ........ 4.0
Soul Devotion........ .. 7... ........ 10.0
Soft Ball Tourney...... ...1 ........... 1.5
Education Seminar..... .. 6 ... ........ 8.5
Comedy of Errors...... ...3 ... ........ 4.0
Paisley Suitcase....... ... 3... ........ 4.0
Conferences: A Look Inside
Photo By Shawn Schaubel
Ron Dau
Ifyou’ve ever ventured into Fraser
Lounge you have likely passed a number of
offices near the east entrance. One of these
rooms serves as headquarters for an active
yet often overlooked Conferences Depart­
ment.
Many students are perhaps unfamiliar
with exactly what Conferences is and what
itspurpose iswithin the University’s
structuring. According to David Knight,
Conference Centre Operations Supervisor,
Conferences ispart of University Enterprises
and itsrole is to “look after both the needs of
internal clients [on-campus organizations]
and external clients [non-TWU organiza­
tions].” Itprovides services for such events
as dessert nights, Board-of-Governors
meetings, and the very popular Christmas
celebration. Trinity also serves as an ideal
meeting place for many external clients
during the academic year and so a number of
organizations book classrooms and services through the Conference Centre. In addition to this,
Conferences also works with off-campus organizations such as Athletes-in-Action, various
church and para-church organizations, as well as recovery groups during the summer months. As
not all clients are Christian, Conferences makes a particular effort to exhibit Christian steward­
ship with the hopes of communicating a distinctive difference.
Itmay come as a surprise, but there are
30-40 on-call students involved with Confer­
ences during the school year. Knight stresses
the rewards of working on the Conference staff
team; not only can a student earn money for
tuition and textbooks, but he or she also
Compiled by Ron Dau
develops skills in customer services. Though
full-time summer positions have been filled,
1830 Mormons make debut with Joseph
there are stillopportunities to work part-time
Smith.
or on-call. Knight points out itis very easy to
1882 Bob Ford bullets Jesse James.
sign up either for this summer or for next year. •
1896 Yukon Ho! Gold discovered up
He says tojust stop by his office and pick up
north.
an application form.
1917 America joins the Great War.
As Trinity continues to develop and grow,
1948 Berlin Blockade begins.
the Conference department does as well. As
1949 N A T O alliance formed.
such, they are continually looking for better
1955 Winston Churchill steps down as
ways they might be able to serve students and
head Brit Tory.
their clientele. Knight hopes to sitdown with
1968 Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated.
the newly elected executive and discuss how
1970 Paul McCartney bugs out of the
they could work together better at next year’s
Beatles.
coplanned events. Knight welcomes students
1982 Britain wars against Argentina over
to become a part of Conferences and experi­
Faulkland Islands.
ence thejoy of serving others.
Chronicles
Buying C h e a p
Getting the most for your musical $
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Album Review
Poor Old Lu’s “Sin”
Brian H. Doell
In recent years there has been an increasing tendency
to categorize music by place of origin, most notably the socalled“Seattle” sound. Each new band that happens to come
out of the area is compared with their predecessors, and
success is measured in terms of how many copies are sold
as compared to Stone Temple Pilots, or some other such
“Seattle” band. This tends to indoctrinate critics and record
company execs to the thinking that everyone that comes out
of that particular area sounds more or less the same. This
can lead to the overlooking of a truly original band, simply
because they don’t have “the sound.”
Although the band Poor Old Lu hasn’t exactly been
overlooked, their distinct uniqueness tends to fall by the
wayside, as the band is automatically lumped into the Pearl
Jam clone category. In fact, nothing could be further from
the truth. This young band definitely stands on their own.
Their first release “Mindsize,” contained a few choice
tunes and hinted at their potential. With “Sin.” their second
label release, their growth is evident. Musically, the album
focuses less on effects and multiple layering; delivering
instead a more intense collection that flows together as an
album much more cohesively. Rawer guitars combine with
a more natural mix on Scott Hunter’s vocals, and the effect
is a welcome change.
As artists, these are four young men with a heart for
God, which is an enlightening find in today’s music world.
Lyrically straightforward, the band tends to focus on God’s
grace in light of our human shortcomings. Their effect on
an audience is something rarely seen in a band this young
(none of the members are older than 22, if my memory
serves me correctly). They simply put too much emotion
and sincerity into their shows to be taken lightly. As far as
the songs go, “Bones are Breaking” is one of the best
they’ve done to date, combining an aching lyric with an
instantly recognizable chorus. “I A m No Good” is another
excellent effort. In short, the musicianship and song writing
is improving greatly, leading one to believe that the growth
will continue through their next studio date. Poor Old Lu
played April 1st at McPherson Convention Centre with
Paisley Suitcase and Stratochief. They’re worth seeing live
for their sincerity; the album is worth buying because it’s
not just more of the same that w e ’ve gotten used to.
By Kendall Hanson
There is nothing worse than buying a new C D full of
anticipation to find out the only two good songs are the one’s
played on the radio. Almost as equally frustrating,just a few
increments away, iswhen one buys a C D and then sees in a
flyer that itisthree dollars cheaper ata different store. As a
fellow Trinity tuition paying student, Iknow how important itis
to use the ever-so-precious music spending money wisely.
Hence, Ibegan my journey, the quest for how and where to buy
the cheapest C D ’s.
At the retail level, A & B Sound has the reputation of being
the cheapest music seller’saround. Linda Coutts, the
Metrotown A & B manager, says they are the cheapest because
of the volume they sell. The rule being, the more volume, the
better the price. Future Shop, who recently entered the music
sellingbusiness, iscompeting head on with A & B Sound pricewise. Future Shop’smusic seems to be priced as cheap us
A & B Sound’splus they have a chain wide policy of beating
any verifiable price of theircompetitor’s. Coutts, does not think
Future Shop’smusic department has had much effecton A&B.
“W e ’ve had continued growth. W e have a better selection
and they (Future Shop) aren’tadvertising much.”
Miles, the manager of the Willowbrook H M V puts another
angle on H M V ’s competition. “The reason A & B Sound isable
to price their sale C D ’s so low isbecause they (the C D ’son
sale) are loss leaders. Their cheap C D ’sincrease the business in
the other parts of their stores. Western Canadians have this idea
that C D ’s are cheap, but they are not. This isone of the
cheapest places to buy C D ’sin the world.” H M V will match
prices up to a point but will not sell atbelow theircost since
music isthe only source of revenue for their stores. When I
asked Miles why Trinity students should buy their C D ’s at
H M V he asserted, “Because we believe in the music, the bands
we sell and the music industry as a whole. W e support the
independant bands and the local bands.” After hearing this I
feltguilty for ever buying a secular C D anywhere other than
H M V but then Ithought of a good justification. IfIpurchase
a loss leader from A & B or Future Shop, in a way Iam still
supporting the H M V cause since A & B or Future Shop will be
losing money.
Ihave always been hesitant buying Christian music, partly
because Christian C D ’salways seem to be more expensive.
One clerk atBlessings, the Christian Marketplace in Langley,
who wished toremain anonymous, defended the $20 approxi­
mate average price of theirChristian C D ’s. “When you use
your bonus stickers that are attached to each music purchase
itworks out to be about the same.” Buy five and and get one
free ishow the promotion works. Iconcede this istrue. The
average Christian C D then works out to be about same as an
average priced H M V CD. I’ve just never been able to hold
onto allof the stickers until Ihave bought five. The cheapest
time to buy Christian C D ’s atBlessings or atthe Trinity
Book store isearly in the C D ’s lifewhen there isa music sale
or the CD isthe featured C D of the month. Otherwise C D ’s
are held attheirretail prices.
Ihave never bought music from a used store before but
thought itwould be worthwhile to check itout for this article.
Iwas surprised to find as wide of a selection as Idid as well as
fairly recently released titles. Bob, the owner/ operator of
Discount Tapes & Records (Plus C D ’sand Comics) in
Langley, says many people will bring in a CD to sellbecause
they are tired of itand want some quick spending money for
a snack or cigarettes. Bob also noted that he has 3000
Christian titles. On Granville street in Vancouver their are
several used tapes and C D stores thathave quite large
selections. Used C D ’s are priced from five dollars and up
with the average price being nine or ten dollars.
Music clubs are becoming more popular allthe time.
Columbia House has the introductory offer of buying eight
C D ’sfor one cent. You then must purchase six more
selections atregular club prices which work out to about $25
each aftershipping, handling and tax. It works out to
approximately nine dollars a C D ifyou do the offer, buy your
selections and cancel your membership. B M G Music Club
which recently started in Canada has an introductory offerof
ten C D ’s for the price of one. Itworks out to about two
dollars and fifty cents a C D ifyou fufil the offer and cancel.
A real steal provided you don’tmind the hassles of corre­
sponding with the Club on a regular basis. There are several
Christian music clubs, such as Federal advertised in CCM. I
am told the prices are competitive but that shipping takes four
to six weeks, since the clubs are based in the U.S.
In conclusion. Ifyou want about ten C D ’sjoin a music
club. Ifyou want a C D that isa year or older check the used
stores. Ifyou call, some used stores, likethe one in Langley,
will check to see whether they have it. For new C D ’sbuy
early when itison sale. Ifitisadvertised take the ad to
Future Shop and you will probably be receiving the most for
your musical dollar. And oh yeah, ifitisChristian hold on to
the sticker.
T h e Suspect— Chapter 2 Cont’d.
By Mark Hamstra
Mensk craned hisneck butcouldn’tseewhere she had gone. A plan dawned on him: he would pretendtogo tothewashroom, and
brieflyscan theneighboring kitchen.
Afterhesitating,he rose and leftthetable,unnoticed, The Heads continued todiscusstheirproblems. Leaving, Mensk wondered
abouttheirindifferencetowards him. He found itodd, insultingeven. Could theyknow aboutme too? Itwouldn'tbe beyond the
Apparatus totelleveryone theirsuspicionsexcept thesuspecthimself. Perhaps,alltheexecutivesatOasis knew, including Petri. With a
shake ofhishead, he putthedepressingthoughts aside. He could only concentrateon thewaitress...
She had disappeared. He triedasking thechef, a large,menacing man with a coarse, black beard extending under hiscollar,butthe
barbarian simply screamed ina foreign language and waved a butcherknife. Then, he triedthestocky waitress,but she didn’tknow what
he was talkingabout and assured him thatno one with thatdescription worked there. Puzzled, he discoveredhe did need thewashroom, so
he walked totherearoftherestauranttothewashrooms.
They were ordinary inallrespects exceptone: theircolor. A ghastly lightgreen smeared thewalls,ceilingand stalls,leavingthe
porcelain and mirrorsastheonly relief. The repugnant colorand theodor ofcleaning agent saturatedtheair.
Finishing,he experienced a tickleon hisneck which made him turn around. Smiling down on him, thewaitress stood ina portal
imbedded inthegreen wall. For the second time, he blushed. He opened hismouth but no words came out;he puta hand out,leaning
againsta wall,supporting himself.
She laughed athisincredulous and slackwitexpression. “Come with me, Isaac Mensk,” she said,motioning with herhand.
“What areyou doing here?” he cried,more tohimself. “Who areyou?’
“Come on, Mensk,” sherepeated,her smile fading,“beforeone ofyour subordinatescomes ina discoversyou talkingtoa woman in
here. Imagine thescandal. Suspicious behaviortosay theleast,don’tyou think?”
Mensk approached slowly, cautiously. Was he losinghismind? Stressinducedhallucinations? With the speed ofa cat,she
snatched histieand halfled,halfpulledhim intotheegress.
The door shut. The lightwas very low; the narrow hallway stretched intoa distantblackness. She clung tothetieand ledhim
forward, likecommon dog.
“W — Where arewe going?” he asked, pullinghistieoutofhergrasp.
“Where we can talkprivately,” she saidsharply.
“Who areyou and why areyou doing this?”
“I’m Maraya,” she repliedflatly.
They emerged intoa narrow room with a tallceiling. Shelves stocked with variouscans and bags roseon eitherside;a long, wheeled
ladderleaned againsttheshelves. A singleglowing bulb, hanging by a wire,dripped from theceilingand illuminatedthe storageroom.
She turned tofacehim.
“So, thisisthegreatIsaacMensk,” she said. “You don’tlook so great,butthen again,your mind iswhat’satissue.”
“Who areyou? What do you want?’
“I’m from theNightingale Society. W e ’rethe literaryunderground. We toldyou we’d contactyou inthenote. You received the
note,right?”
“Itwas you!” he cried,clenching hishands. “Were you tryingtohave me killed? Sending a letterlikethat? I’m notinterested! You
don’tknow me and Idon’tknow you, let’sleave itatthat.”
Maraya’sfacereddened. “We know you publish storiesunder a pseudonym in underground magazines; you’rescared ofretribution
attheHouse. We know thatatOasis, you go along with theirtwisted policiesofplotformulas, stockcharactersand genres. W e know
you’rea hypocrite,thatmuch we know.”
“Oh, Isuppose you finditeasy todefy theban hiding inhere,” he said,“but Iwork atthe House, and it’snoteasy forme toquitfor
severalreasons, which Idon’tcaretotalkabout.”
“Selfish!” she exclaimed. “Puttingyour lifeover thesanityofthoseyour precious House has enslaved. You’renotonly a coward,
you’reignoranttoo, “Amazing. We picked thewrong Mensk, must have.”
This isthefinalepisodeofThe Suspectfor The Today in1994-95. For a continuationofthisserialstory,contactMark Hamstra at(604)
888-0128.
InterviewWith A Mobster
Off-screen i n t i m a c y
w i t h D a n n y Aiello
Grant D. Gladish
Danny Aiello is co-starring with Elias Koteas (Camilla,Exotica)in Power ofAttorney, a
Vancouver-shot feature film to be released by Prism in the upcoming months.
The film is helmed by first-time feature director, Howard Himelstein, who, prior toAttorney,
was the assistant to Otto Preminger (Advise and Consent, Anatomy ofa Murder and Laura), to
Martin Ritt (The Front, Hud, Nuts, Sounder and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold), to Herb
Ross (Footloose,Pennies From Heaven, Steel Magnolias and Colors), and Sidney Lumet (The
Morning After, The Pawnbroker, A Stranger Among Us, and The Verdict).
Himelstein, an American who spent twelve years as a successful fashion designer in New
York and Los Angeles, studied film at New York University and has had six screenplays sold to
major studios.
He attributes having a good film sense (and luck) to be the reason Attorney's talent and
producers trusted him with this feature. Certainly his numerous film experiences, earned during
his twenty years of hard work, have also strengthened his resume.
Himelstein compares his role as director to that of an orchestra conductor, where he
assembles brilliant musicians (or actors or a Director of Photography) because he loves their
work; he chooses not to tell them how to do theirjobs, but only to keep them in rhythm and tune.
One of the “musicians” Himelstein was conducting last summer was actor, Danny Aiello.
Aiello was considerate enough to take time from his role as a Mafia Don, to give The Today
an exclusive interview.
Danny, you have been significantly recognized in A Question ofHonor,The Purple Rose
of Cairo, Moonstruck, Do The Right Thing, Jacob’s Ladder, Ruby, 29th Street, Once Around,
[The Professional and Ready To Wear]: ten movies — out of a career of over 20 features —
that have been well received by the critics ... a reputation that many solid actors yearn for
When your name is mentioned, many know immediately who you are. H o w does this
status feel to the real Danny Aiello?
Oh, itfeels great. Wonderful. I’ve always had this thing for being known for what my
name actually is— Danny Aiello.
It’s very strange, Ididn’twant to do television because, for many TV people that 1know ...
they are remembered by their characters. That was something that I never wanted. Ialways
wanted to be known as Danny Aiello, and not some character that Iplayed. So Ifeel that it’s an
extraordinary feeling — a good feeling.
Others that I have talked with say that when you are encountered around Vancouver,
you seemed, to them, to be the coolest guy. You weren’thiding like some actors try to do. People are very nice to me. They don’tattack me. They’re very calm. They come over —
“Hi!”
Iguess Imore or less portray to them Everyman, which is,Ithink, what Ido ...
Ilike to think, “Geez, /can do that!” — and ifIcan make another person feel that way, I
guess Imore or less did my job ...
Iremember the firstcommercial Idid in New York (I think itwas a Lowenbrau commer­
cial); itwas about afish, and for the longest amount of time, people would come up to me,
“That’s not an actor — it’s probably a guy who goes fishing” — which Ithought, earlier on in
my career, was an extraordinary compliment — to think that I was that fisherman.
Ithink, more or less, that’s what my career has been, and that’s the way people have reacted
to me. They don’tget frightened of me, they feel I’m approachable.
That’s not to say Ihaven’tgot those times when I’m somewhat of an ogre. You know,
everyone has their off-moments.
Photo by Shawn Schaubel
Danny Aiello (R) squaring offagainst Jeff Daniels in Woody Allen's
The Purple Rose of Cairo
(courtesy of Orion Pictures)
For the most part, Ilove people. People are kind to me, and Itry to respond in kind ... I
care.
At what age did you gear up to enter the film industry?
Ibegan this career at the age of thirty-five.
Iknow what other things are. Iknow the devastation of some other types of employment.
There were some unhappy times in my life, so at the age of thirty-five, suddenly becoming an
actor — and in a very short period of time — beginning to earn money — I said, “God, Iwish I
had been doing this from the age of twenty-one!”
I mean, it’s extraordinary to go to sleep at night and know that the hardest work that you’re
going to do, is say a few prayers before the camera, or on the stage.
Ithink I’m blessed to be given that opportunity (even ifitdid only begin at the age of thirtyfive) ... Ijust love what Ido. I love it. Ican’twait to get up in the morning and come to work .
There’s nosecret. There’s no mystery to it. I’m not trying to
conceal how I [become thatperson], itjust happens. I use
my instinct, and my instincttakes me to where I want togo.
I’m not a guy who has had formal education. Ilefthigh school before I could even complete
a cup of coffee. But what I’ve been able to do, in my career as an actor, is play various roles —
doctors, lawyers — where itwould require a minimum of eight years of my life in school to be
able to do that.
I do itin a period of four, five, six weeks, and Icompletely feel that character for that period
of time. And then Ihave the opportunity to go on to a different profession.
You play Monk (ajealous bully who is sly, intimidating, short-tempered, womanizing
and controlling) in Woody Allen’s The Purple Rose of Cairo; yet in Jacob’s Ladder, you still
command respect, but in a loving, sensitive, mystical and even angelic kind of way; and as
Sal, in Spike Lee’sDo The Right Thing,you seem to be a cross between the two — yet a
distinct character, all the same.
How do you tap into these characters in such an appealing and believable way, and
how do you move from one emotional range to another within the same scene?
Ihave no idea. Iwish Icould technically tell you how that’sdone. I look at a scene, Ilook
at a script, and I see what the character is (what he’s supposed to be) and I simply, without
“magic,” become that person. There’s no secret. There’s no mystery to it. I’m not trying to
conceal how Ido that, itjust happens. Iuse my instinct, and my instinct takes me to where I
want to go.
Woody Allen once said to me, earlier on in my career, when Idid The Front with him
(before The Purple Rose of Cairo) — [when] Iwas having great difficulty finding something in
the character, and I was beating myself to death: something that generally happens when I
become too analytical.
Woody said to me, “Oh, Danny, what are you doing?”
Isaid, “Well, it’s too easy, itshould have been more difficult for me to reach where I’ve
gotten, I’m sure Ihave missed something along the way.”
What Iwas saying, was that there must be more pain in acting, and lessjoy. But that’s not
the case with me; acting, to me, is a totaljoy. The whole evolution of acting, everything that Ido
with a character, isjoy.
Some people feel they have to reach certain places by suffering pain. Does that make sense
to you?
Yeah, itactually does.
When I’m analytical it’s painful, because Idelve into different things that trouble me, and
when Iget too analytical, I’m unable to make a decision; my decision — inevitably when I
finally do make a decision — is not always satisfying to me because I’ve opened up too many
different doors.
In other words, Imight have twenty different ways, after analyzing a scene, to do it. So
when Idecide on one of those ways, there are a possible nineteen that Icould also have exercised.
So I’m still leftwith thinking I’ve made the wrong choice.
I’llneverforgetthatthepriestturnedme down. He said,
“... Even ifI wouldpermityou to confess your sins now, you
would go home and commit the same sin.” ... I was devas­
tatedfor a longperiod oftime.
So that’s why instinct, with me, is better. My first instinct — my first instinct — is gener­
ally better than any other Iwill get thereafter. And what Itry to do with that first instinct is
embellish it.You know, just add the littleflowers, and a little vulnerability.
When Iplayed Monk — Imean, he was a nasty schmuck — abitboorish— butIalsotriedtoput a littlesomething intothecharacter,
where someone, somewhere would say,“Oh, under differentcircumstances, maybe,justmaybe, he could have been a nicerguy.”
Some saythatno matterhow despicablemy characters are,an ounce ofvulnerability always comes through. And Idon’tknow where
thatcomes from; Idon’tplan foritatany particulartime,butinevitablyitalways comes through...
Even inthischaracter[Attorney’shead mobster], who istheworst ofthelotthatI’ve played,vulnerability,from time totime willcome
through. Inotherwords, you willhateme inthisscene,butthen you’llseeme inanother and you’llthink,geez there’ssomething aboutthe
guy, and Idon’tknow what itis.
What you were just saying: that’s what the Romantics did. They would experience an emotion, and later reflect upon itduring
a period oftranquility. They would go with their primary gut instinct, but later they would shape it—
HEAVEN
— So that’s Romantic. Ididn’tknow that...but that is exactly what itis. Igo with my instinct and Iembellish it. Iguess I’m a
Romantic (laughs).
You’re a poet!
Or a poet or something (laughs). I’ve been married to one woman all my life.
What about your religious stand — will you go on the record about that?
It’s very difficult for me to do that. Imake a point not to talk about that.
O.K.—
— I’m a Catholic. I’m a Christian. Ibelieve there is something after this. Ibelieve in God. When Ireflect on those things that are
painful to me, Isay, “God help me,” and things of that nature. Ihaven’tbeen going to church — that decision was based on me
marrying out of my religion, but not changing my religion to do it. [My wife] changed hers. M y children are Catholic, they were
brought up Catholic, although my wife happens to be of the Jewish faith.
Ah, earlier on in my career, I was attending church quite a bit, and there came a point (after Ihad married my wife — after about
fourteen years of marriage) when my lack of religion was greater than my desire to practice the faith. And, Ihadn’tbeen to church in
such a long time that Iwanted to go in and make confession. Ijust wanted to go in and confess.
And I’llnever forget that the priest turned me down. He said, “Icannot, with good conscience, accept your confession because
you’re married to a woman with whom we don’trecognize the marriage. Even ifIwould permit you to confess your sins now, you
would go home and commit the same sin.” So Iwas devastated for a long period of time.
Now, that was one man making the decision, and Idon’tknow ifthat was doctrine or not — maybe itwas.
In my remaining years on earth ... I intend to be an expert on the Bible. I intend to
read a lotofliterature. I want to know allabout the Bible...but it’sgot to happen in
my own time, within my own heart, within my own head ...
But someone has eased up: Iwent to a mission once, with Franciscan monks, and Iwas sitting in the audience, and a monk said, “Ifany
of you out there would like to make a confession, who have not done so in a long period of time, Iwant you to realize something: Iwas a
chaplain in the Service, and a man came over to me one day and said — he was joking of course — ‘Father, Iwish to confess my sins.’
‘Yes, my son. What have you done?’
‘Well, Icommitted murder.’
‘How many times, my son?”’
What he was trying to say was that there’s nothing that he hasn’theard, that he hasn’tabsolved. And itloosened me up for a
moment, but still,Ireally haven’tgone back. But, again, Ihold very deeply to my religion, although Iunfortunately don’tknow much
about it.
In my remaining years on earth — itmight startnext month, itmight start in two weeks — I intend to be an expert on the Bible. I
intend to read a lot of literature. Iwant to know all about the Bible...but it’s got to happen in my own time, within my own heart, within
my own head — to sitdown and start doing it...
For long periods of time I’ve heard people talking...I’m intelligent, so Ican comprehend what they’re saying, but Idon’tknow
about the history. Ireally don’tknow about the prophets and the things of that nature. So Ijust might do that. It’llprobably happen in
the near future.
Thank you ... Danny, do you feel you’ve received the recognition you deserve?
Yeah, walk down the street with me — in any country.
What about critically?
Well, they gave me an Academy Award nomination; I’ve received about fifteen notable awards for my acting (both on the stage, in
television and in features). So yeah.
Also, Ithink of men likeErrol Flynn, Tyrone Power — magic actors — Carey Grant — who never received Academy Awards; they
probably received recognition in their time, but never that thing where you appear and they say, “Hey, here, we think you’re the best.”
Now, those three that Imentioned were tremendous. Tremendous. Did they ever receive theirtotal recognition? Idon’tthink so.
Maybe Carey Grant, but not the rest. But those are only three of numerous wonderful actors who never did get theirrecognition.
Ithink today, the recognition thatI’m getting, where Icould walk down the street, and two hundred people would walk up, “Danny, we
love you, we love you, we love you,” isa tremendous amount of recognition,...but to answer the question — yeah, Ithink I’ve received the
recognition that Ideserve...but Ithink there’smore to come.
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Between
Heaven and Hell
Elbert Paul
One of the most effective means to present a
thorough discussion of a philosophical question is to
adopt a Socratic method of dialogue. Similar to David
Hume’s Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion,the
book Between Heaven and Hell, by Peter Kreeft also
adopts Socratic dialogue as a method of exploring the
meaning of life. In creating the book Kreeft imagines a
fictional discourse between three men that all died on
November 22, 1963; C.S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy and
Aldo
u s Huxley. As the discourse develops literary
reflection and logical argumentation yield an explora­
tion of pantheism and humanism. Kreeft, in crafting
the discussion, provides excellent objections to the
traditional theistic paradigm, and uses the character of
C.S. Lewis to engage in a theistic rebuttal.
Overall, Kreeft’s argumentation focuses on how
the divinity of Christ can be maintained within a
pluralistic context. In defending a theistic model,
Kreeft discusses two modernist challenges to the
message and relevancy of Christianity. First, the
validity of a more liberal theological interpretation of
Christianity is evaluated. Second, the contrast between
eastern mysticism and western rationality ispresented.
In discussing each of these belief systems, Kreeft
avoids presenting a mere caricature, responding
instead with a dialogue unique in itsrealism.
Lastly, Kreeft's investigation of mysticism and
isoteric versus esoteric teaching concludes the book. In
looking at eastern models for understanding the
metaphysical Kreeft effectively asserts that the esoteric
and isoteric meanings of a sages teaching should not
be diametrically opposed. Although there may be
deeper, transcendent meaning in a sage’s teaching,
Kreeft maintains that this deeper meaning should be in
harmony with the teaching that has been externally
revealed in time, through language.
For those who are seeking out authors that are
intellectually astute and theologically enticing, Ihighly
recommend Peter Kreeft. Kreeft has written on a
variety of issues within the fields of theology and
Philosophy of Religion. A full selection of his
writtings are available at Regent College Library, and
several of his works are available through Trinity
Western’s Library.
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HELL
THE TODAY. April 4th, 1995
The Importance of Play
KaraLyn S. Neufeld,sports editor
Those who play together, work better
together. Okay, so I’ve twisted the proverb a
bit, but trust me, my intentions are good.
Watching all the different “teams” around
campus this year has brought this piece of
wisdom to mind countless times. Sometimes,
to have a common goal or focus is not enough
to accomplish a task. Say a hockey coach
decided to put all of his players on forward
for the power play. When itcame to the
offensive, this team would be brilliant.
However, without the defence this team
would be useless. You see here what I’m
leading up to. Itis the whole idea of
1Corinthians 12:12 and teamwork. “Tell me
something Idon’tknow,” you say. Okay here itis. The importance of “play” in our “climb the
ladder, step on heads, focus on success and the Beemer with 1.2 children ” society is often
forgotten. Co-ordinators of groups, teams and committees spend long hours considering exactly
what dynamics are important to develop in regards to working as a team. Employees and
members are sent to the “How to work well as a team” seminar, and other creatively titled
workshops, all in attempt to instruct them in the art of effective esprit de corps. As far as I’m
concerned, the element of play is the dynamic that is most often left out. Ithink this is where
sport comes in. Think of the skills that are developed when people play together. Co-opera­
tion, communication and patience are three that come to mind. Consider the team/group/
committee you may be involved with. How often are the difficulties that you come in contact
with directly related to one of these three skills? Working for two years with TWIST has taught
me much in this area. I believe that our ability to work together effectively this year has largely
been due to our play time together. The times when sport or activity brought us together has
taught us not only about others, but about ourselves and our relationships with others.
Think about our sports teams here at Trinity. What an amazing opportunity they have had
to develop life skills to take with them throughout life! These players are at an incredible
advantage to hone leadership skills in the area of teamplaying that will leave an indelible mark
on their lives as well as the lives of others. Their work together involves play directly, and in a
sense, they are forced to learn these sometimes difficult lessons of co-operation, communication
&c.
What I’m trying to say is a lot simpler than I am making itsound. Go play. Take your
team/committee away from your responsibilities and spend an entire day delving into sport.
Make an effort to have fun together and Jo enjoy each other and celebrate fun outside the
parameters of your responsibilities. Get involved with a sports team. Take the R S A ’s up on
their offer to “Rec your Day.” And most importantly, learn from it. Sport can be an integral
part of our education here at Trinity. Contrary to popular belief(not mentioning any
names...H E ’S B A L D A N D HE WRITES C O L U M N NINE...), education involves more than
just Dr. Pell’s English classes.
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Cycling Club New to T W U
KaraLyn S. Neufeld
The T W U cycling club is a group of both competitive and non-competitive cyclists, who
enjoy on- and off-road cycling. The club is new this year, and comprised of Chris
Hubert(president), Mike Bodner(faculty advisor), Gene Seguin and Jason Bond. The club is
currently working with Malaspina in an attempt to organize some intercollegiate cycling exhibi­
tion races, and has already participated in one weekend event at Malaspina. They have also
ridden at Golden Ears, Blue Mountain, Vedder Mountain, Delta Watershed, and Simon Fraser.
Club status was achieved in February of this year, and since then the club as been hosting casual
Saturday off-road rides. The club would like to encourage all who have an interest in on- and
off-road cycling, both competitive and non-competitive riders, tojoin. For more information
about this new opportunity, contact Chris Hubert.
Croquet Hackers League (CHL)
Jeremy Nunnikhoven, Sports Reporter
By now, many students have spotted them. The geese? No, Trinity Western’s newest sports team. And ifyou’re up bright and early on Thursday mornings, you may very well have had the
chance to see them in action -The Croquet Hacker’s League, frolicking in the warm spring sunshine.
Ithas been tradition on Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for the League players to begin their game with their famous cheer, “C R O
Hack, Hack, Hack...” In addition to the regular players,
the team also invites guests of honor tojoin them in their games. This week’s guest, senior Tim Demant, was unavailible for comment. However, lastweek’s guest of honor was Dave Stinson,
Director of Commuter Programs and Special Student Services. Stinson surprised the group two weeks ago Thursday with an impressive performance, beating former champion David Swan. In a
recent interview, Stinson recalled a game played two years ago, in which he and Dr. Bill Strom were guests of honor. “Those guys sure helped me out a lot -my game has improved drastically
since...”,said Stinson. He wishes to express his thanks to the League for the invitation.
The founding member of the League, Mike Bodner, has been playing professional croquet for almost 3 years. But more recently, the Trinity League has expanded to also include Dave Anderson,
Brent Penner, and David Swan. Last Thursday, Iran across one of their games, which have traditionally been played on the lawn area between MacMillan and the Student Center. Their rules follow
the same ones setback in 1855, however, some
exceptions have been made due to the nature of
the course and limited obstacles.I hadn’trealized
that croquet required the level of skill and
intensity that these men displayed!
The course featured some hilly terrain and
extremely challenging obstacles. With mallets in
hand, players struck the firststake, planted by the
south door of MacMillan Hall. From there, the
ball was sent rolling approximately 25 meters to
the high side of the hill, where a series of pop cans
surrounded the opening to the firstwicket. Each
player was docked a turn ifany can was knocked
over. And so the course followed with other
similar shots. One extremely difficult shot
required players to send the ball up through a long
pipe and across the sidewalk to hit a pole. The
absence of officialjudges made the game even
more interesting. Players, however, were
required to call for a “hoop judge” for verification
of extremely challenging shots. Thursday’s game
was extremely close, with Penner and Anderson
vying for the win. Itcame down to the last two
shots to see who could hoop the ball and hit the
stake first. Anderson overshot the wicket, giving
Penner an easy, one-shot poke, to hit the stake and
take the win.
So what does ittake to play with this
illustrious group? The men have set two basic
guidelines for team players: (1) One must be
“chipper” in the morning and (2) Each person
must conduct him/her selfin a sportsmanlike
manner for itis a game of etiquette and sensitivity.
Also, for those thinking ofjoining Trinity’s
newest team, the men wish to remind prospective
players that the sport is a well-attended spectator
sport and is not for those who perform poorly
under pressure.
Volume XXL, Number
KEEP PLANET X CLEAN: USE FISSION
April 4th, 2169
THE TOMORROW
-The Official Student Newspaper of Planet X-
Security T o Carry Fire-Arms
Brock Hetherington, News Editor
At a recent meeting ofthe Administration, itwas decided thatin order tomaintain the kind of security needed in an ever increasingly violent society,
TrinityWestern Security willnow be armed with 9-millimeter, semi-automatic hand-guns, and 12-gauge, assaultstyleshotguns. The move comes on the
heels oftherecentincreaseinparking violationson campus. Langley RCMP ishappy about thedecision because itwill cutdown on theirneed torespond
as quickly tosituations on campus. The general consensus from campus security was positive. Security now feels thatthey have the means necessary to
carry outthekind ofjob they have wanted todo forsome time. One securityguard, inresponse tothedecision, said,“Maybe now we’llgetsome respect!”
Photos by Fleet Cpt. Shawn Schaubel
Security Chief Bill
Armstrong
Unseen in this picture are the Kevlar Bullet-Proof
vests n o w in use by C a m p u s Security
BeaverM u n n o n
WifoMcDnnntfs
Brock Hetheringtcn, News Editor
Beaver Foods, the legendary supplier of nutrition to hungry
Trinity Students, has decided to open a chain of restaurants in
conjunction with McDonald’s. The restaurants will open nation­
wide beginning this summer and will be called BEAVER-Mc. This
recent decision to expand is a direct result of positive feedback
from this yeat's student body at TWU. A. spokesperson for Beaver
Foods said that tf they can make the Trinity students happy, then
they should be able to make Canada happy. A tentative menu
includes such items as: The Beaver-McMac, The Beaver-McShake,
Beaver-McFries and Beaver-McPork-Nuggets.
Public opinion in regards to this move by Beaver foods is
positive. A recent survey showed that 98 percent of Trinity
students are in favor of the decision and a cross-Canada poll
showed 87 percent of Canadians would at least give the new chain
a chance. A member of this year's grad class said, “This is great!
Now I’ll be able to enjoy Beaver Foods all the way back in
Toronto!”
Ground breaking ceremonies will begin in July for the Langley
Beaver-Mac and subsequent ceremonies will take place in Burnaby,
Surrey, Coquitlam and Vancouver in August. Cross Canada sites
will begin construction in early September. Beaver Foods plans to
have 37 locations in operations by the end of 1995 and up to 50 by
the middle of 1996.
Free Tuition For
Students
An anonymous donor has willed over 16.3 million to the staffand
students atT W U . The only stipulation setout inthe will isthatas much
money as ittakes be used topay the tuitionofTrinity students currently
enrolled in courses. Ifthe students choose to return next year, their
tuition will be paid for out of this fund. The rest of the money will be
used to give staffand faculty a well deserved pay increase and to help
fund projects that otherwise, could not happen. The donor, a former
Trinity student, died as a result of a terminal illness and his last wish
was, that he could help those less fortunate than himself.
Close Circuit T.V. to
Monitor Students
A number of video earner, will be set up in strategic locations
beginning next week. The administration feelsthatthis istheonly way
tocombat violations ofcommunity standards and isthe nextnecessary
step in protecting the integrity of T W U . The administration has spent
over 20 thousand in setting up this program and feels that the money
will more than be recovered through the fines which will be imposed
as a resultofthe cameras. There will be cameras in allstuden tlounges,
the gym, all major hallways, classrooms and the fitness trail.
THE T O M O R R O W , April 4th, 2169
2
F aculty/Staff
Parking to be m o v e d
Beginning next semester all staff and faculty parking will be moved to the
area currently allocated for commuter parking next to the tennis courts and across
from the gym. The current staff and faculty parking, including the lots behind
NSC, R N T and the cafeteria, will be re-designated junior and senior parking.
When questioned about the change, a representative of the Administration said,
“It’s the only logical decision.”
T W U S A Funds
Underground
T W U S A has decided that all of the views expressed in The Underground,
T W U ’s unofficial news-rag, are in agreement with their own, and has therefore
decided to allocate funds to the production of The Underground. Included in the
funding will be be an office, executive staff salaries and a spot on counsel for the
editor of The Underground. A spokesperson for T W U S A said that effective in the
fall semester these changes will be implemented. The Underground’s office
facilities will be in the RNT, next to the president’s office.
Building S c r a p p e d
Due to technical problems, unforeseen in the original planning, the new junior
housing project will be torn down. Itappears that the building is not structurally
sound and this could cause future problems ifanyone where to actually live in it.
The designers have apologized and have told the Administration that the building
will be re-designed and rebuilt before the fall of 1998. Because of the spaces
which have already been allocated for residence living next semester, the Adminis­
tration will be putting up a number tents in the back 40 for all juniors and seniors
registered as resident students for the fall semester.
Current Culture:
What’s Going on Around Town.
April 3-April 28: The Miserable
Queen Elizabeth Theatre. An American hackjob of the Victor Hugo classic. The setting
is moved from France to the East Side of Los Angeles where poor Corsette is beaten by
the cops for a noise violation of singing in public. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music and
lyrics have been replaced by Pearl Jam tunes.
April 7-8: The Sunflower and the Weedwacker
Abbotsford Elementary gymnasium. Grade one students re-enact this children’s master­
piece. Farmer Bob is played by Billy Hanlin. Warning: Frequent violence, profanity and
suggestive scenes may be disturbing to parents.
April 21: Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge Tour
Pacific Colliseum. Due to Alzheimer’s disease and heavy doses of medication, the aging
“rock” band has no recollection of playing in Vancouver a couple of months ago. They
will most likely only be singing “Satisfaction” for the majority of the night seeing that
they forgot the lyrics to their other songs. Tickets go on sale April 6. Wrist band priority
is in effect. For more info call TicketScalper at 888-4444 .
April 16: Orchard Farms Annual Easter Egg Hunt/War Games
Landmines, barb wire and booby traps make searching for eggs a lot more fun. Only for
children ages 3-29. Sponsored by the Canadian Rifle Association.
To The Extreme
Kendall Hanson
Recently I picked up To The Extreme by Vanilla Ice. This album is definitely
smoking with catchy hooks that instantaneously makes one want to groove. With the
album anthem, Ice Ice Baby, the listener is held helplessly to the charms of Vanilla’s
discerning lyrics, “The girlies on stand-by/waiting just to say hi/did I stop/No, Ijust
drove by.” Other tunes, exemplify Vanilla’s love for music. The chorus of his second
single, “Play that Funky Music,” sings, “Lay down and boogie and play that funky music
till you die.” Despite growing up in the ghettos of Florida, a softer side of Vanilla is
revealed on “I love you” displaying that Vanilla ain’tjust a nutter gangster. With other
masterpieces such as “Ice is Working it” and “Life is a Fantasy” itis apparent that
Vanilla’s hard work has finally paid off, to the extreme.
S u n to S u p e r n o v a
Next W e e k e n d
World Press- According to the world’s scientific community, the Sun, the center of
our solar system, will supernova next weekend. The result will be the wiping out
of the entire solar system, including the Earth. The federal government has asked
that people remain calm and not panic. A top government aid said, “If people just
relax and go about their daily routines, this will not be a big deal. When ithappens
no one will even notice, and ifthey do it’ll be too late anyway.”
Dad
Cat
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What?
I am not mad
at dad.
The fat
cat
with a hat
sat on
the
MAT
Black S m u d g e for Disney
Political correctness lacking in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A Walt Disney animated film
Rated General.
Playing at Willowbrook,Guilford Towne, The Disney Store,and any other place there s a screen
Living in an age of political correctness where no minority is to be considered
inferior, this Walt Disney release has much to learn. Snow White is the first, fulllength “masterpiece” produced by Walt Disney Pictures (Pinnochio,Dumbo, Bambi,
Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmations, The Aristocats, The Rescuers, The Rescuers
Down Under, Oliver and Company, The Great Mouse Detective, Robin Hood, Peter
Pan, The Little Mermaid, The Fox and the Hound, Beauty and the Beast, Sword in
the Stone, Aladdin, and The Lion King). The video release is labeled a “master­
piece,” I think itis a piece of crap. Even the small child that lurks deep inside of me
was retching at first sight of this animated garbage.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is too complex for m y liking. If it only it
could show the cinematic simplicity of Pulp Fiction or Natural Born Killers. The
story centers around a maiden, Snow White, who is forced to flee upon hearing the
death threats from an egotistical queen. Snow White finds solace in the home of
seven dwarfs where she cooks and cleans while the dwarfs work in their everexpanding diamond mine. The queen hears about Snow White’s escape and disguises
herself as a bag lady selling poisonous apples. Snow White foolishly takes the apple,
eats it and dies. Making her escape, the queen falls off a cliff. A handsome prince
comes along and kisses Snow White awake and everyone lives happily ever after.
Gag.
The first error found in Disney’s pride and joy is the name “Snow White”. This
is discrimination in the highest degree. Our Afro-American brothers and sisters are
shunned in the naming of the heroine. It appears that Disney is in favour of White
Supremacy. At least in tamer films, such as Pulp Fiction,the “blacks” are shown
proper respect with the dynamic performance by Samuel L. Jackson (Amos &
Andrew, Dead M a n Out, Jurassic Park, National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1, White
Sands, and True Romance).
The second blunder is also found in the name of the release. The name dwarf is
an insult to all those suffering from this condition. The proper term to be used is the
“vertically-challenged,” but I suppose, old Walt did not wish to title his movie Snow
White and the Seven Vertically Challenged Caucasian Persons.
A third problem deals with the work conditions of the dwarfs. Worker Compen­
sation would be appalled at their mining site. Where are the regulation hard hats and
work boots? Floppy hats and slippers are not adequate clothing for such a demanding
and dangerous job. The dwarfs are fortunate to be living in the woods so that Workers
Comp, can’tget to them.
The housekeeping aspect is the fourth major fault of this pathetic film. Degrading
a woman to do chores such as cleaning and cooking is not a wise idea. Although
homemaking is a respectable occupation, itdoes not have to be restricted to women.
Men are able to pick up the broom too every once and while.
Finally, for the sake of m y stomach turning just thinking about the movie, the
elderly are seen as evil witches determined to kill off the younger generation. Because
of this film, grandchildren now fear their own grandmother’s home-baked cookies.
There is not only a fear of old people but also healthy apples. No wonder children eat
junk food all the time, this poor attempt at art had invoked fear in their heart. Ageism
does not seem to bother uncle Walt, he feels that all senior citizens are up to no good.
To conclude this movie has all the stomach churning ingredient to make it a
money grubbing phenomenon. As you can probably tell be m y nit-picking explication,
I enjoyed the movie immensely. This is a must see.
Volume XXL ,Number 13
3
Ronicles Facts for the Just Colon Nine
Compiled from the amazing life of
Ron Dau
1973 Conception.
1974 Beautiful bald baby’s birth.
1976 Life story’s movie rites sold.
1978 First and last kiss.
1980 Introduction to Latin.
1985 First full length novel written.
1986 Appearance on Donahue:
Children who know too much.
1988 Gold medal with Canadian
Bobsledding T e a m at Olympics
in Calgary.
1992 University debut.
1992 Female riots at T W U ; the “W e
want R o n ” campaign initiated.
1993 Pulls eight member family from
burning house.
1994 Winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize for successful peace
efforts in Alberitastan.
Plain Annoying
Ron D a u
Y o u ’ve heard about it. Y o u ’ve wanted it. Here it is.
Facts about Three Hills, Alberta:
• The town was named after the three predominate hills to its immediate
north.
•
It has a population of approximately 3500 people.
• It is home to Prairie Bible Institute.
• There are 12 churches serving the immediate area, one of which can
seat 3500 people.
• Hot, sexy lifeguards work at the indoor Aquatic Centre.
• There is a zoo with lions, camels, wolves, etc.
• It is in the middle of nowhere (1.5 hrs north of Calgary, 1 hour south of
Red Deer).
• The National Volleyball T e a m visited and played international teams
several times.
•
It is a farming community.
• Sissies drive cars in Three Hills.
• There are no vegetarians.
Frosh
Panic
Editor, The T O D A Y :
I write this letter in extreme
agitation. I find it atrocious that such
a thing has been allowed to continue
as long as it has. Does not the student
body care? W h y isn’t the Administra­
tion dealing with the situation in a
responsible manner? The issue I’m
writing about concerns the graduating
class of 1995 and specifically the
senior men and even more accurately
the dozen or so who are dating fresh­
man girls.
Have they no moral restraint?
What is this campus coming to?
Though I sympathize greatly with
senior class men for the lack of
quality choice available in their own
class, I a m nonetheless greatly irrate
that they should stoop down three
years and steal the hearts of w o m e n
who should rightfully belong to
freshmen like myself. Any descent
human being would realize the tor­
tures a freshman guy goes through
just in English 103/104. To steal the
only hope of life away from him (ie. a
frosh’s female classmates) is not only
inhumane its outright mean and evil.
If this is the way the senior men
wish to play, then let it be. I hereby
declare myself open to dating any and
all senior w o m e n who so desire/need
me. C h e w on that senior guys!
Proudly Freshman,
Ned’s Top Ten
Exams are almost here and it’s time to procrastinate.
Time’s short, things get left undone, deadlines are
missed, exams are skipped, it’s natural. With that in
mind, here it is ...
N E D ’S TOP TEN SIGNS T H A T Y O U A R E A G O O D
PROCRAS T I N A T O R
10.
9.
8.
7.
6.
Martina,
I was asked to play frisbee outside, so
I’ll fill this in later,maybe Tuesday morning.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
Ian Vanderfeld
T h e Suspicious
Chapter 69
T h e blade sank deeper and
deeper into the soft, white flesh
of the cheese. K y l e smiled
perversely, k n o w i n g the w o u n d
inflicted could never be m e n d e d .
H e ha d w a n t e d the cheddar but
e n d e d u p getting the mozzarella.
“D — the world,” he yelled and
again plunged the knife into the
block. H e sat for a m o m e n t ,
panting. A n d then the tears
b e g a n to flow d o w n his face.
“H o w could I have d o n e it?” he
cried. “I just w a n t e d the orange
cheese. N o w look w h a t I’ve
d o ne!” H e pulled out the dagger
and w i p e d its edge on the side of
his pants. Ky l e k n e w his m o t h e r
w o u l d be returning h o m e
shortly. H e had to dispose his
victim before she arrived.
K yl e ran quickly to the the
shed and grabbed a garden
shovel. W i t h the block of n o w
dead cheese bundled under his
arm, he raced to the backyard
and b e gan to dig. D e e p e r and
deeper he dug. H e had heard of
criminals being caught before
because they h a d n ’t buried their
victims deep enough. K y l e
w a s n ’t about to let this h a p p e n
to him. After eight feet of
tunneling straight d o w n he
stopped. H e h ad to stop. M e n ­
tally and physically he w a s
completely exhausted. A s
well, he h a d hit a gas line.
His last frenzied shovel full
had broken the pipe and the
escaping gas had ignited on
the cigarette he had been
nervously puffing. A s his
b o d y hurtled up through the
air, he cursed the d a y he had
picked u p the habit. “If only
I had read the latest issues of
the T O D A Y and taken to
heart the half page anti­
s m o k i n g advertisement!”
To be continued in the next
issue of the T O D A Y
The End is
Coming!
Ron Dau
If you are one of the few individu­
als, such as myself, who has resisted
the warm weather’s tempting tempera­
tures and remained indoors with the
curtains closed, it is likely that you too
are concerned about the fast approach­
ing exam time. Although this time of
year has been ominously foreshadowed
by a letter from the Registrar’s Office
(in print so small that electron micro­
scopes were needed to decipher the
minute scratching) and the return of
those evil winged furies of the heavens
(aka the geese), many students will
again be caught off guard by the
suddenness of the finals week. At this
time of year when professors declare
open hunting season on all defenseless,
trusting, and simple-minded students, I
feel it is m y moral obligation to assist
in any way possible. In light of this, I
have prepared a list of theses state­
ments which I hope will assist you as
you plough through your essays.
• In George Eliot’s novel, Silas
Marner, the novelist develops the
protagonist through a characterization
based on her interpretation of the OJ
Simpson trial.
• The primary socio-political similar­
ity between the Clinton administration
and the British monarchy is that both
cause controversy and pay themselves
to do absolutely nothing.
• Brazil’s rapid inflation parallels
Trinity Western’s ever increasing
tuition.
• Vegetarianism is the eighth deadly
sin.
• The Yukon Sun Bummies Nudist
Association is suing the Canadian
government for, “...unconstituional,
unjustifiable, and unethical distribu­
tion of warm temperatures.”
• The ravenous wolves of the Cana­
dian Shield have particular similarities
to T W U w o m e n during exam week.
• The “grunge” movement has the
appeal of a raw sewage reservoir.
• Clinton’s latest proposal to Congress
would make Dolly Parton the 51st
state.
• In Santa Clause’s naming of the
fourth reindeer “Vixen,” serious
concerns are raised about this jolly old
man.
• There is a direct correlation between
the number of single w o m e n on c a m ­
pus and the number of unhappy men.
• It is highly probable that most girls
and some boys were born.
• With the demise of Russian c o m m u ­
nism, it appears that the Iron curtain
has rusted out.
• If any guy in m y dorm was actually a
woman, he would be a very ugly one.
• The main similarity between the
United States and Great Britain is that
both have an unelected, self-appointed
wo m a n on the throne.
• It has become quite evident over the
last 128 years of Dominion that Cana­
dian politics is about as exciting as
watching elephants mate.
• A m y Grant’s superfluous production
of Christmas recordings seems to
indicate that she has allowed Jack
Frost to nip her brain.
• Though Canada claims not to be a
backward nation, the question arises as
to why she has concentrated her
submarine fleet in West Edmonton
Mall, Alberta,
• It appears that 98.7% of North
American adults don’t really care how
“they get that soft flowing caramel in
every bar.”
I truly hope that these will be of
assistance to all of you during the forth
coming trials and tribulations. I leave
you with this encouraging piece of
Scripture: “Yes, I a m coming soon.”
(Rev. 22.20). A m e n and Amen.
THE T O M O R R O W , April
4.
Fans Injured
in Spartan
Soccer Brawl
No. 13
Spartan Soccer Coach calls itthe biggest tragedy at T W U since the
chicken was chosen as the Spartan mascot. Last weekend the Spartan
Soccer Team went up against UCFV, in the most heated competitive
sporting event this season. After the first half, U C F V was up by three,
but the Spartans were optimistic as they came out of their half-time pep
talk. However, when an excited U C F V fan accidently spilled hot coffee
down the neck of a Trinity fan standing in front of him, the competition
truly “heated up.” In ten minutes, the bleachers were trampled and
Langley Paramedics were called to the scene. Thirteen fans were in­
jured and two are recovering in intensive care due to third degree burns.
The game was postponed momentarily while the rioting fans were
relocated to the local Penitentiary, but resumed again once the fans had
been hauled away. Soccer team captain is confident this will give the
team some well needed publicity, and increase the competition between
T W U and UCFV.
Dipping
into 95
No. 13
The Fall of ‘95 will bring many new additions to T W U , but none as
exciting as the latest appendix to the Athletic Department. Mike Bodner
is heading up the newest varsity Water Polo team. The team will com­
pete in the local Fraser Valley Water Polo league, and will play all home
games at the Sewerdome (formerly known as Trinity Lake). The Ath­
letic Department is expecting to draw quite a crowd in the upcoming
season. In an interview with the team captain, Jeremy Klassen admits
that “a large amount of our fans will likely be freshmen women.
Speedos tend to draw in that crowd.”
Construction will begin late spring in attempt to move the lovely
fountain upstream in order to make room for the Olympic size playing
area. Maintenance is currently involved in talks with the Environmental
Committee, who alleges that human activity will be detrimental to the
natural environment of the Salmon River. A committee spokesperson
asserts that “salmon will shy away from spawning in that area, to avoid
having their eggs trampled, and thus our opportunity to develop the
largest natural Salmon Spawning environment will be endangered.”
Talks resume next week, however the Athletic Department is opti­
mistic that everything will go smoothly and in their favor. The T W U
Bookstore will begin selling “Trinity Mighty Geese” paraphernalia
starting this week. Items such as insignia nose plugs, speedos and tshirts will hopefully generate the necessary funds to recover initial costs.
Season Tickets go on sale this Monday, and seats are expected to cost
anywhere from $20 for the nose bleed section to $110 for front row.
Jock Poetry
FJA (Frustrated Jocks Anon)
Due to recent attacks on many Phys. Ed majors and so-called “jocks”
here at T W U , some frustrated athletes have written in to the T O D A Y in
attempt to prove that they are not as “academically challenged” as legend
submits.
I am not dum.
I’m just a man.
Of few words.
Ugh.
You laugh at me
But you don’tsee
That I have feelings too.
I can get the girls
Well...sometimes.
And they don’tjust like me
For my big biceps either.
(I think)
Really I do.
2169
GingeratoAssume
Pike’sPosition
No. 13
Ron Pike will take a leave of absence next season, taking
a break from his position as M e n ’s Spartan Volleyball Head
Coach. However, the T W U athletic Department is pleased to
announce the candidacy of former Team Canada Volleyball
player, Randy Gingera, for the position. Gingera comes to
Trinity with an exceptional resume, and many years playing
experience. The team hopes to be a contender in next sea­
son’s provincials as well as nationals under the coaching
talents of Gingera. Surprisingly enough, Gingera recently
turned down offers from UBC, Queen’s, and Stanford to take
over their volleyball program. Gingera states that he ac­
cepted T W U ’s offer because of the money.
Ron Pike looks back fondly on his career thus far at Trin­
ity, however is confident that Gingera will be a great asset to
the Athletic Department. Gingera will also be teaching in
the Phys. Ed department, starting a “Fit for Living W O M E N
O N L Y ” class, as well as a course for phys. ed. majors enti­
tled, “The Phys. Ed Major— laughing stock of all academ­
ics.” Registration for these classes has gone over exception­
ally well, and many students will be placed on the waitlist
until further notice.
Gingera will begin his position beginning M a y 1, and will
take up residence in the Fort Langley community.
A Word of Thanks...
These students of the
Business Amnistration
Graduating Class of 1995
would like to express their
appreciation and gratitude
to the Faculty and Staff of
their department for the
instruction, leadership and
guidance they have
provided over the last
years.
W E T H A N K YOU!
from
Phillip A * Jeff B * Shirley C *
Bahram D * Neil D * Art D *
Christian G * Fuan-Chin G *
Peter H * Dai I* Justine I*
Kelly I* Mark J * John K *
Darren K * Benson K * Corwin
K * Cecilia L * Percy L * Lucy L
* Michelle L * Maxie M *
Daron M * Edgar N * Kin N *
Sam Q* Andrew W * Mark W
* Eddie Y * Dave Z