_ fer.and that this will no longer be Other Editorials I would like to express a few observations on the recent dispute between Douglas College faculty and management. Students have been subjected to a barrage of in- formation sessions, petitions and pamphlets distributed by the facul- Students are a captive audience for the teachers and one over which they have an extraor- dinary influence. The teachers have made the most of these two situations for the dissemination of their one-sided propoganda. The remarkable thing is that so many students are willing political tools for the teachers. Students are particularly sus- ceptible to this type of manipula- tion because many don’t pay taxes, therefore any savings gained by management will not benefit them. Having weighed the facts from one side, most of them are now baying on the teachers’ side. It is sheer political oppor- tunism on the part of faculty that, as the term nears its conclusion, they are now exerting more pres- sure on management. They don’t strike in the summer, or Septem- ber, or January when the impact of an industrial action (read “in- dustrial in-action” — a strike) would have less consequences for the students, but have chosen their moment carefully. Thus, if a strike is called, several actions can be taken. Grades could be pro- rated and those students whose ef- forts until then have been mar- ginal and who were planning on redeeming themselves in final exams will suffer. The semester could also extend into May — af- fecting summer employment. My time is valuable, and I am not will- ing to give up hundreds of dollars of summer wages in support of teachers now. I paid my tuition to be taught subjects which will enable me to pursue further education at U.B.C. In the end it will not mat- ter if the teachers are awarded their salary increases and other demands, so long as I receive my credits. I am not trying to make an ar- gument about which side has the better claim, but only that stu- dents should take a more impar- tial view of this dispute and real- ize their education should be of prime importance. I do not see the rationale behind holding up signs, “We support faculty 110%,” when, in simplest terms, the stu- dents will end up loosing what lit- tle they have. Why not rally over tuition fees, or the price of text books? The college seems to be a place where the employees get preferential treatment over the customers. Unsigned No Joke! Mr. Jeff House: Regarding your two front page articles in Volume XXIV Issue X of the Other Press (April 4, 1988). May I congratulate you on your brilliant journalism — per- haps inspired by Orson Welles’ Mercury Theatre programme of 1938? At the same time, however, may I humbly suggest that it was not in the best taste. Several of my students, unaware that it was a hoax, took it as gospel and were understandably alarmed at the prospect of the incredible fee hikes you reported. Ergo, for the benefit of these students (and others) who either do not understand or do not ap- preciate April Fools jokes, I hope you will be printing a highly visible explanation to reassure them that these so-called “facts” were but a figment of your im- agination. Sincerely (and I’m not joking!) Elizabeth Hicks Contract Instructor without a Contract Commerce & Business Admin. Thank you for the complement (I think), I have never had a piece of my writing refered to as “bril- liant journalism”. I hope that the explanation on the front page helped to settle the Funny Dear Staff: I’m writing this letter in response to your plea for new comics. lord know you need them! Those last comics in your March 28th edition were bad! Somebody was really reaching. Although, I have to admit I did let out a'snicker after reading PET-CARE-CORNER. Now I realise that you are under-staffed, and you probably just don’t have the-time to come up with new ideas every edition. Maybe you just don’t think the comics secton is very important. To be honest, with the exception of the front page, the comics are the only pages I read. I'll admit I skim through the rest, and on oc- casion I'll read an article if it has a catchy title, but otherwise, just the comics. You probably think I’m just an illiterate idiot that has to rely on pretty pictures. If I was the only student that felt this way, I might have to admit you’re right, but I personally know a lot of students that feel the same way I do. Possibly the quiet majority! You might think I’m just some asshole that likes to complain about everything, I’m not! In fact, I wouldn’t be writing this letter if I didn’t have a possible solution. I’m enclosing some comics that I have drawn just off the top of my head. Personally, I don’t give a hoot about race, creed, color, Daylight © Mr. Bill Day Dean of Douglas College It has come to my attention that you intend to hire teaching staff based on salary rather than hiring them based on qualifica- tions. If this is done I believe that the quality of education will suf- an accredited institution. I have been a student here at Douglas College since the fall of Hop 7o CEAVE AN IMPRESSION Ow yYouR sTuUDENnTS ! religion, political standing, etc. — I'll insult anybody if I think it’s humorous. I have to admit that the comics I sent you are pretty tame. I tried to keep it mellow. After all first impressions are very impor- tant! And it’s not like I go around looking for people to insult, I don’t. I just like to see the lighter side of things. It keeps me sane, or so I think! Anyway, I’ve shown some of my comics around and people seem to enjoy them. I think it would be great if everybody sent in some comics. It’s a great way to see what the students really think of things. I feel confident that a few full pages of comics (funny comics, although funny is in the eye of the beholder!) would greatly increase your paper’s popularity! Unsigned Well thanks for the comics, we need more of them from the col- lege, we can only recycle old ones for so long! Just a hint, but the CUP statement of principles we are governed by forbids the print- ing of racist, sexist or homophobic material, be they comics or not. It is just too bad that you didn’t sign your name so we could thank you properly. Dean MacPherson Graphics Co-ordinator MORE DAY 1 FAIC SPEEDING TICKETS Cub LADY, 2OSiNG « AND TUTALING mY WHAT THE FUCK *83 semester and I have enjoyed studying here. The excellent _ facilities, a great library and a great faculty contribute to make one of the best colleges in Canada. If the quality of education suf- fers due to the present situation and the demands you have given the faculty I will be forced to go on to another institution such as Langara. This is not something I want to do, but you may leave me no choice. Yours sincerely Reni Charbonneau Q: HiT 2 WHERE CAN YOU GO TO FIND OUT THE STUDENTS REAL THOUGHTS 7? EX, eens’ e 7 a Cae WE WOULD EXPLODE 7? © Aap li QL re ARNCLD SAWARTLENEGER EVER’ FLEXED Act OF HIS MULScLES AT ONEE. DO YOU THINK MR KNOWACL SAID iF F MISS ONE / wéic AFTER & RUNNING COVER AN MY GRLERIEND OUT THE PASSENGER DCER g HITTING A BUILDING CAR 64, 4 127 9g MADE iT +ee a -top quality -laser printed 526 - 5653