Better Know a Club A look at some on-campus student groups JJ McCullough, OP Editor bien face it, as young and awkward students in a big scary school we have a Luckily Douglas College is home to a large number of student clubs which great desire to fit in and make new friends. It’s not always easy to get along with Promise to be a welcoming environment for students who share your particular the masses, however. From politics, to religion, to sexual orientation, students take on life, whatever that may be. are a mess of divergent views and opinions, and sometimes it’s hard to find like- Here are a couple of notable campus groups that were spotted at the welcome minded classmates to connect with. festivities last week. BC Young Liberals P Young Greens by make your mark “Tz a : mus Campus club since: 2005 beylca Club since: September 2007 s we > Purpose: The Douglas College branch of the BC Liberal Party, the BCYL Purpose: The Young Greens are the Douglas College branch of the federal seeks to keep student supporters of Premier Campbell engaged and informed Green Party of Canada, and as such is dedicated to raising student awareness with the agenda of his government. and interest in the party and its eco-friendly vision for the country. What they do: Barbeques, social outings, meeting with politicians, policy What they do: Political rallies, policy discussions, environmental activism. consultations. Leader and contact: James Brooks, wavesporter@ gmail.com Leader and contact: Erik Heather, erikheatherbcyl@yahoo.ca Campus Christian Ministric- Pride Collective Campus club since: May 2007 Club since: the 1980s Purpose: A multi-denominational Christian group for religious students, Purpose: A long time presence on campus, the Pride Collective aims to the CCM is a welcoming community for those interested in faith and the provide a welcoming, safe environment for gay and lesbian students, as well teachings of Jesus Christ. as those confronting other dilemmas relating to their gender or sexuality. What they do: Spiritual discussions, bible study and prayer, counselling, What they do: Counselling and dialogue, queer-rights activism, movie nights. retreats. Leader and contact: Nathaniel Wolfe, pridepp]@ gmail.com Leader and contact: Pastors Anne-Charlotte Pulleyblank and Lucas Mitchell, douglasccm@ gmail.com