ave WW BAT oe ASD ge if SEE Meee wey Tent News IWD@THC Thomas Haney hosts artists Annette Martin Female artists and acappella singers took over Douglas | College’s Thomas Haney campus last week in celebration of International Women’s Day. The festivities were held on a Thursday—the busiest day of the week at the Maple Ridge site—and Sarah Hossack, the Student Union Vice President for Thomas Haney, estimated that over 300 people attended, - including high school students and members of the community. Booths were set up for female artists, entrepreneurs and - historians with entertainment _ supplied by Raw Silk, an accapella singing duo. “The celebration is planned like this to show the community the wonderful, extraordinary things women have done here,” said Hossack. “We want to show our female students that they can do anything they want, if they try hard enough.” Several female artists from the area, such as Christina Brown and Cindi Hoflin, showed their paintings, and Douglas College student Liz Bachinsky displayed explicit cartoons depicting her wry take on women’s role in society. “Some people found them a little offensive “ said Hossack with an unapologetic giggle. Raw Silk consists of two Douglas College students from the New Directions program who performed Gaelic songs, acappella style, to the delight of visitors enjoying the artwork, coffee and cookies. Premier, from page 3 Clark’s reputation has been seriously damaged by the controversy over this potential conflict of interest. And CBC reporter Jeff Davies reports that Clark may be offered a way out with dignity. He could fight to clear his name, let the investigation reach its conclusions in hopes of being vindicated, then resign with honour. Meanwhile, the premier has asked the province's Conflict of Interest commission to review how the controversial gambling licence was granted to his friend, Pilarinos. Clark’s lawyer, David Gibbons, insists that information in the search warrant will clear his client’s name. Even if that’s correct, the premier must surely feel the “Night of the long knives” approaching as his party's popularity has fallen to 23% of decided voters, while the provincial Liberal Party has increased its popularity to 51% of decided voters. Celebrating diversity Annette Martin Amazing events at Douglas College are not unusual, but graffiti boards in the library, drummers in the concourse and Barnga in the SUB might sur- prise even the most blasé collegian. These extraordinary happenings all take place during Diversity Week March 22-26, and are timed to highlight the United Nation's Day for the Elimination of Racism on March 21, This is the second annual Diversity Week at Douglas. The first was started last year by a group of students, staff and faculty as an opportunity for the college community to celebrate diversity on campus. The aim is to focus attention on the issues of racism, sexism, homophobia and other “ism”s that divide a community and erode its sense of safety. But what is diversity? How dos it affect us? And is it still relevant in a politically correct world approaching the year 2000? “These are the conversa- tions that we need to be en- gaged in,” says Tom Whalley, EASL instructor and’a Diversity Week committee member. “Diversity Week gives the context for people who have questions that they might otherwise have been too shy to ask. It provides a soft landing for curiosity.” A week rich in events has been planned to “think about it, talk about it, and take a stand against racism.” There will be films, speakers, games, Grab-a- Java discussion groups, a scavenger hunt, a multi-cultural pot luck lunch, and displays focusing on issues associated with diversity. Among the highlights are two screenings—one at David Lam and one at the New West- minster campus—of the inspir- ing, anti-racist PBS documentary Not in Our Town. This video documents efforts by the citizens of one small city to fight back against the bigotry in their midst. Following the video, Betsy Bruyere, Coordinator of the First Nation's Student Centre, will moderate a discussion, using the medicine wheel as a way of exploring issues raised in the video. She points out that the issues are not all somber and serious. “Look at the name we gave to one of the events sponsored by First Nations Services—‘Cultural Bingo’!” she laughs. “Humour has been our saving grace.” The week will end with a guest from the Ministry for Multiculturalism and Human Rights, Ron Carrier, speaking on the topic of human rights. Tom Whalley’s goal is to get everyone to participate in Diversity Week. “We want the whole college family involved,” he says. “This isn’t just the pet project of a special interest group.” Full details will be avail- able in a calendar of events to be distributed this week at locations around campus. For further information contact Tom Whalley at 527-5582. Attn: !! 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