by REMY News, news. For the first time in ages, thanks to the recent cabinet shuffle, we in this lovely province now have a Minister of Post-Secondary Education who has a post-secondary degree. Well, We at the O.P. would like to point out that this is clearly a case of gross conflict of interest. There is a solution, though. Mr. Fraser, the new front bencher, can simply put his brain in a blind trust for the remainder of his term. Most politicatians do... Window Shopping Late Wednesday night, February 5 to be exact, saw an interesting sight on Granville Street, just below Eatons. Someone has broken a shop window. As we look on from the bus stop, a gentleman in a tweed jacket reaches through the broken glass and hands patterned designer T-Shirts out to his girl friend. Passersby watch. She’s selected about ten before they decide they’ve had enough, and move on with their plunder... Don’t let anybody tell you we Canadians are boring and complacent; we are all just a thin line away from Anarchy... Commie Dupes And speaking of violence. in the street...love that Marcos. First the guy warns everyone that if they vote for his opponents, those silly commie - dupes would sell out the country to the Reds. Horrors! But then, when Reagan says he’s gone too far this time with election fraud, and the U.S. may cut back aid, what does Marcos, defender of freedom and democracy, threaten? Why, to get closer to the Soviets! Hmm. Who’s duping who? Is British Columbia next Peru? Speaking of amurcans, Glen Emery had some wonderful times with them in Europe. He Reports : “While casually leaning up against the railing of the ferry from Lido to Venice, the elderly, overweight Amer- ican next to me drawled ‘So where yoo frum, son?’ Being completely dis- enchanted with saying ‘Canada’ be- cause of the old ‘maybe you know my The Other Press uncle in Toronto?’ response, | answer- ed ‘British Columbia’. “‘The large American proceeded to pivot on his midsection inner-tube, and inquired ‘Wherz thet?...Negst too Perooo?’ | responded by saying ‘No... it’s in between Texas and Alaska’, which threw some new light on the subject and prompted the American to scratch his head and say ‘Yeahrrr... (scratch, scratch)...Yeahrr, | no wherr that iz’... ‘‘The three teenage military daugh- ters that sat down across from me in the Hofbrau haus in Munich were drinking their fine German beer and giggling uncontrollably. By request- ing one of them to pass me the pepper, | revealed my secret—actual- ly being able to speak American. This greatly embarrassed these obnoxious yanks. ‘“As they proceeded to talk at me about their life on the base and what they did for fun, my occasional re- sponses revealed my different accent. All of the sudden | got the infamous ‘Wherrr Yooo Frum?’ On finding out that | was from ‘Up Therrr’ they pro- ceeded to tell me some things about my homeland that really shook me up. ‘The one girl said ‘I nu 4 famileez that went up therrr on Hawlidaze and neverr cum back. They wer kept there agenst their own will!’ I said ‘my... that has been know to happen, but usually only to Russians, not Ameri- cans.’ On hearing this the second girl sex ‘Yeahrrr, thats whud | herd...that it’s just like Rusher; peeple hoo go in, never cum out; they can ownlee shop betwéen ten and too, and everwunz godda get arf tha’streetz by nine o’clock!!’ | excused myself, on the pretense that | had to go inform on Canadian tourists who were out of the country without permission. ’’ If you eskimos have any funny real- life stories about stupid things that Ammerrrikunz have said about Can- aduh!, then send them in to Which State is Canaduh in? or Is British Columbia Really a Penal Colony? Tale of two Terrys The following are excerpts from a fascinating’ exchange of letters that took place this year between Terry Segarty, the provinicial Min- ister of Labour, and Terry Hunt, of No more ‘Courthouse. ..New West’s heritage goes up in smoke, maybe as a result of arson. Yes, the ALRT is certainly bringing excitement back to the Royal City the Canadian Federation of Students. Dave Watson Photo When Segarty first set up his Youth Advisory Council, he made it clear that he was not interested in having a student (that is, CFS) representative on the body. Recently, he appeared to have changed his mind... DECEMBER 9th 1985 Hon. Terry Segarty Dear Mr. Segarty: ‘pleased to see that you have taken up the Federation’s advice and created a Youth Advisory Council “4. pleased to hear that you will be adding a representative of the Federation to the Council in February.’’ Terry Hunt Pacific - Region Chair Canadian Federation of Students FEBRUARY 4th, 1986 The Hon. Terry Segarty, Dear Sir: ‘« student representatives from across the province elected Janice Pasqualotto as our nominee to your Provincial Youth Advisory Council “feel that the first step that has been taken by your ministry in initiating this council is an excellent one.’’ Terry Hunt Pac - Region Chair C.F.S. FEBRUARY 4th, 1986 Mr. Terry Hunt, Chairperson Pacific Region Canadian Federation of Students Dear Mr. Hunt: ““ . during our meeting on October 8, 1985, it was my intention to appoint members. who, as a group, would be representative of young British Columbians ’’ .. | invited representatives of the Canadian Federation of Students to submit the name of a candidate ‘“.. 1am very pleased with the present make-up of the Council, | can assure you that all names put forward will recieve careful consideration when future appointments are made ““.. Thank you very much ‘4. This submission is very timely ‘“ .. appreciate the time you have taken to provide me with your views.’’ Yours Sincerly Terry Segarty Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for Youth Perhaps Segarty considers having a student represent youth would be a conflict of interest... More likely, he figured that a CFS activist type would in no way be rep- resentative of the vast majority of bored, apathetic students. And he’s probably right... Not an ad 1 oz. Orange Schnapps Y% oz. Swiss Chocolate Almond Liqueur 2 oz. half & half cream V-RRROOOM Shake with ice. Pour into stemmed cocktail glass. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. nll