By Joanne MacKinnon fter a six year wait, the
ew name for the paper. This eek the Sun sets and the etted Gem sprouts.
The staff selected the new ame to reflect not only the niversity’s Prince Edward sland roots, but also .the
The two meanings attached 0 the Netted Gem are the eferences to PEI’s agricul- , ural industry (a netted gem
eference to the gem as a f recious stone masked under the net. ‘
The Netted Gem, formerly ‘ the Cadre and the Sun, has
letteidGem‘
PEI Sun has announced a(
lans to improve the paper. ;
s a type of potato) and the ‘
'had a history of ups and dOWns. The staff now hopes to create a steady and legiti- mate student newspaper that will provide for the needs of students.
in the fall of 1977 the Cddr’e, the student newspaper that started with the founda- tion of UPEI, was changed to the Sun “due to the reputation for smut and trash the paper had.” The Sun was at that time adopted as a temporary name.
Then editor Larry Green announced in the first edition of the Sun (Sept. ,3, 1977) “The first issue will be called the student unibn newspaper or the Sun. The new name
sprouts aner’sun
, will not be revealed until next
week.” As far as the staff
knows, the new name was mever revealed.
The staff now believes it is
time for another change.
There is a relatively new staff in the office this year under the guidance of an enthusiastic editor, and there is a general atmosphere of optimism in
the office. The paper being assisted by Rick Janson,
a Canadian University Press fieldworker. He will be pro- viding information on all aspects of publishing _a ‘news- paper. He will be at UPEI for another week to assit with the
Netted Gem ’5 infancy.
is presently
clude the introduction of typesetting to give a more professional look to the paper. The staff alsoe plans on a greater emphasis on hard news stories with local, national and international import. The paper will in- clude arts and entertainment stories that centre on the university and the local community.
Students interested in joining the Netted Gem staff are still welcome. Staff meetings are held regularly on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. at the paper’s office on the 4th floor of the Main building.
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Changes to the paper in-1 '
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
._ C.P.’s to get new shirts
By Carolyn Ryan Campus Police Chief Stephen MacDonald requested Council partly finance the purchase of distinctive C.P. shirts at last Sunday’s student council meeting.
The shirts. white with “CF.” written on the sleeve, are being purchased for comfort and style. MacDonald says they will be worn only in the Panther Lounge and at daytime events. The familiar yellow shell jackets will still be worn by C.P.’s policing Main Events and dimly-lit areas.
Council originally discussed a request by MacDonald to pay half of the cost for 22 shirts at $16 each, with the C.P.’s paying the remainder. However, when it was learned that the C.P.’s were willing to pay $10 of the cost, and that the Student Union budget was tighter than anticipated due to a disappointing turnout at Panther Fest, Council voted to pay $6 each on the shirts, totalling $132.
Morrison wins lobster
Dr. David Morrison, a member of the UPEI faculty, was the winner of the Home Economics Club Thanksgiving lobster draw. Morrison won 20 lbs. of lobster Oct. 7.
Home Ec. Club names executive
The new executive of the home economics club are : President — Laurie Thompson; Vice-President — Lorna Dobi; Treasuer — Debbie Rybicki;; and Secretary — Janice Magennis. ‘ ' " " e ' -
The club will be raising funds this fall to send students to the annual Association of Canadian Home Economics Students conference in Montreal January 11-14. The club hopes to raise enough money to send 10 students.
Recent fundraising events include a draw for a halloween cake made and decorated by Anne Ellsworth, a junior home ec. student.
Winter carnival planned UPEI’s student union has designated the week of Jan. 30 ——
Feb. 4 as UPEI’s Winter Carnival. Leading the line-up of activities will be a performance by the band “Gilt”. Other activities will include a car rally, snow sculpture contest and a carnival ball.
Revellers show their spirits were not totally destroyed by those oh 5
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o wicked mid- terms. Photo: Blackquiere
‘ ‘ General meeting explains all
By Carolyn Ryan
The fall general meeting of . the UPEI Student Union was held at 12:30_ pm. on Monday, October 31,‘ in the student lounge of the Robert- son Library. A quorum of 170 students was reached, although ‘some students seemed surprised at being handed an agenda during
their lunch break. Student Council. chair Mike Trainor called the
meeting to order,-_and the
executive reported on events over the summer and their
. plans for this year.
President Jack Keefe spoke of meetings with provincial Education Minister Leone Bagnall concerning problems with the present Student Loan system. He also re- ported work was being done
- on the rewriting of the UPEI
Student Union constitution. He said there was a need to educate the student body about the Canadian Federa- tion of Students before a
membership referendum is‘
held, possibly this spring. Vice President Internal Jim Mutter said a new system of block-booking among Atlantic universities was helping to bring down the 7» cost of hiring-bands. He also said poor turnouts at the pubs on Wednesday and Thursday nights had made Panther Fest slightly disap- pointing, but that this was not the fault of the many enthusiastic volunteers working on the events.
Kim Gass, Vice President External, has been searching for a new office for the
campus newspaper and year-
book. As well, a new modu- lator was purchased» for CIMN, the 1982-83 yearbook was delivered, and a success- ful Soccer Fan Van "was organized three weeks ago.
Treasurer Stephen Bishop presented an audit of the year 1982-83, and went over this year’s Student Union budget, which he hopes will balance at $141,500.
Psychos challenge all
The psychology department “hereby challenges any and all clubs, societies, departments and miscellaneous formed teams to a therapeutic release of frustration, anxiety, depression, and agression through sublimation on the basketball court of the UPEI gym.”
The psychos are a co—ed team and may include faculty members. Those wishing to meet the challenge should contact Cynthia Coyle, the psychology department secretary, at extension 267. 7
Biology club draw
The biOlogy club is offering a mystery prize in the biology club draw. Tickets can be purchased from a biology student or at any pub up until November 23. The draw is to take place on November 23 at the pub. 7
Psychology club off and running
The psychology club at UPEI is being re-established this year. The temporary club executive includes: President: Mark Jewel; Vice-President: Colby Lewis; Treasurer: Victoria Finlay; Faculty Liason: Dr. J. G. Perry and Secretary: Bernie Gillis.
Sophmore, senior and junior representatives have yet to be elected.
Membership is open to all psychology majors, faculty and lab technicians and any persons enrolled in a psych course. The membership fee is $3.00.
Activities will include faCulty and student get togethers, a career day, debating session, book sale, newsletter, coat check at pubs and more.
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