— ae Sere as oe eae ve Page four a In the Lower Mainland “Racism: a word that conjures up images of slavery and segregation in the souther U.S. or, perhaps, apartheid in South Africa. Certainly not a word we easily associate with the attitude of British Columbians.’’ These words introduce a slide tape presentation, prepared by the B.C. Teachers Federation, on the racial problems present in our province. Racism does exist in the Lower Mainland, not only in Vancouver but in the suburbs and even every campus of our college. A quick reading tour of the graffitti in any of the college washrooms should be enough to turn any clean thinking person’s head. But it doesn’t. Racism Ignored Racism has to be the most widely ignored problem in our province. While every taxpayer in B.C. is willing to offer his views on inflation there are only a handful who understand racism enough to even consider mentioning it. Vancouver could easily be the most racist, discriminatory and _ bigotted -metropolis on this continent. This is the same city where 40 per cent of the school age children have a non-English native language. Not only are attacks against the chosen few minorities (i.e. East -Indians, Native Indians and Blacks) commonplace, but they are accepted as well. KastIndian Murdered Last year a young East Indian man, Ranjut Singh Mutti, was murdered outside of the Royal Towers Hotel, because of the simple reason that his skin was brown. Three years ago a Douglas College instructor had his car burned and received several obscene phone calls because he had black skin. : One student at the college had eggs, rocks and even a smoke bomb thrown at his house while his family was constantly being hassled by their Surrey neighbours. Stereotyping Most racial tension becomes out of hand when the aggressors commit their victims to stereotyping. All black people do not eat chicken and watermelon. All brown people do not wear turbans. All red people are not alcoholics. If people, all people, would open their eyes and minds to what the actual differences between the various races on: this earth actually are then the problem of stereotyping would disappear. te And without stereotypes there would be’no racism. (seisiaee aul Dave S. Hayer; Ad manager: es Lloyd, Go-editers: Rob Guzyk, Dan Hilbern: Reporters. Rob Campbell, Brenda Gough. Other Staff: Dave King, Roy Tornay, Robert Gardiner, Tammie Mitchell. Typesetter: Colleen Glynn Photo tech, Graphic Artist:: Pat Worthington The Other Press is a member of Canadian University _ The Other Press isa democratically-run, student newspaper published under the auspices of The Other Puiblications-Society every Monday. The news office if located at the rear of the cafeteria on the New The Other Press . March 31, 1980 These are the voyages of the D.C. Other Press! Its five year mission: to seek out strange, new worlds; to contact lost civilizations; to boldly go where no paper has gone before! “‘How -would ye_ be wantin’ to partake of a wee dram of whiskey with meself lassie?’’ inquired Rob (Scotty) Campbell of Yeoman Brenda Gough. (They’re really just good friends). exclaimed Brenda. ‘‘How dare you suggest such a thing! You know | only drink wine.’ Meanwhile Captain Kirk (Dan. Hilborn) was exa- mining a mysterious object floating in space. Dan dis- liked mysterious floating objects, they tended to upset him.. ’‘H’mmm,’’ mused Hilborn. ‘Another mysterious floating object. How | hate those! Why can’t they float somewhere else for a change?’’ “Captain,’’ interjected Mr. Spock (Rob Guzyk) ‘‘1 suggest we investigate the object and send a message tto Starfleet.’’ “Mr. Spock!’’ shouted Dan. . ‘I'll - make the decisions around here. After all, | am the captain.’ He turned to Sulu (Mike Kennedy) ‘‘Mr. Sulu, investigate that’ object, and get a. message off to Starfleet. ’’ ‘‘Do you think that’s wise Captain?’’ asked Rob, “Chief Engineer Scott!’’ “Of course it is Spocko, trust me,”’ replied Hilborn. “It is my duty to seek out morally handicapped girls . . ah, strange new worlds etc. Besides | have nothing better to do.’ Several hours later it was obvious that they were no closer to the mysterious floating object in space. Even the captain had noticed. ‘‘This is getting ridiculous,’ commented Dan. ‘‘Evenif | were walking | could have been there by now.’’ He pushed the intercom button savagely. ‘’Scotty! What's going on down there? Have you been drinking again?’ “Aye, Captain. And deeply!’’ «answered Rob in a hurt voice. “Well,’’ replied Hilborn. “Would you be'so kind as to give me a little more speed, if,’’ he added, ‘‘you have nothing better to do.’’ ‘‘Nae, captain, I’ve... nothing on.’’ i ‘‘Good,’’ replied Dan. “See if you can’t tear yourself away from her and go to warp factor 148.’ “‘Captain!’’ wailed Rob horrified. ‘‘Are ye ha- verin’? The engines won’t take it!’’ | know that Scotty. Just kidding you old buckaroo, | love ya, get out of here.’’ Hilborn stood up and strode towards the _ elevator. “Gentlemen, | think it’s time we had a conference. Spock, you bring the booze. Sulu, you bring the broads. Mr. Chechov (Dave King) take command of the ship and if any Klingons show up, tell them to go away.”’ One hour later Dan and company were still wan- dering around the corri- dors. ‘‘Funny,’’ said Dan: “| was..sure we had a conference room.’’ He opened a door at random and strode in.. A woman screamed and Dan came striding out. ‘‘Spock, make a note. Female personnel shall sunbathe in the nude two hours everyday.” “Captain, I’ve found the conference room,’’ called Dave Smith. ; “Never mind,’’ replied Dan. ‘‘I want to find it myself.’’ He strode into another room. scream was heard. Dan strode out. ‘’You_know, | could learn to enjoy this,’’ he commented.- Later, having consumed all the Rigellian brandy and a bottle of green stuff that Scotty had found, they got down- to business. “‘Spocko,’’” said Hilborn. “‘Have you _identified that mysterious floating object we picked up?”’ “Yes captain,’’ replied Rob. . Several minutes passed and an uncomfor- table pause developed. “Well! Tell us then demanded _ Dan _ finally, exasperated. “It was a spaceship Captain, from the 1980’s,’’ replied Rob. ‘‘With a crew aboard in suspended ani- mation, either that, or the longest alcohol-induced blackout | have ever seen.’’ “The 1980’s!’’ exclaimed Dave. ‘‘A period famous in ' Earth’s history. Russia . . cont’d on page 5 Another: {77 sesmnasir eatin vi Phone: 525-3830 or 525-3542. ited sarcasm heavy in his voice.