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By Carolyn Ryan
Mature Students at the University of PrinCe Edward Island are asking the Student Union to let them have the money they pay in student fees 50 that they can fund their, ’own organization, MAPUS (Mature and Part— time University Students). '
“There are a lot of stu- dents who have gone through this university Without ever using the (Student Union) facilities, due to differences in age and interests, or lack of time,” said Glenda Mac- Donald, who was speaking for. MAPUS at last Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
With'200 mature students (defined by the Registrar’s Office as those entering their freshman year at the age of
Life Styles
23 or over) on campus, the reversion of Student Union fees of $70 each would give MAPUS $14,000. MacDonald. says the money would be used to pay
for an, office. a newsletter or handbook, a full-time
office liaison, and a quiet lounge especially for mature and part-time students.
Councillors seemed shocked at the request, which would take a large chunk from their budget of $132,580. Treasurer Ken Mutter said he did not know where the budget could
—be cut, unless it was in the
area of capital savings. . 'Presently the Student Union puts away $10,000
.each year toward a capital
fund to be eventually used for a new student centre. “The only way to reduce
our budget is to cut back on present services,” he said' Tuesday. ‘ Yet MacDonald said MAPUS wasn’t “expecting the money to be handed over immediately ...We want you to appreciate the situation of over 900 students at this
university.” She and past MAPUS President Olive ‘ Bryanton
seemed satisfied with Coun- cil’s decision to form a com-
By Brian Linkletter ~ -
Snacks can be a major problem for students in resi-
dence. When the munchies /
strike, the average student
The latest from the Queen of Fluff
By Lori Anne Heckbert
Have you missed me as much as I’ve missed you? Believe me, that wouldn’t'be as difficult as it may sound. Ah, go on, I’m only kidding.
I’m rather glad we had such an extended break, though, it makes all this fluff seem so much fresher.
Topic for this week —— you’re not gonna believe it —— MOUSSE. As in, for hair.
Neato huh? Now, don’t turn the page just yet, give it a chance. '
You’re probably thinking, “What in the name of all that is holy, in the name 'of the Boy Wonder ~> Robin, has possessed this poor lunatic to write about M0us‘se?”
A very good question to be sure. Answer? My editor thought it was an amazingly, good idea (Not: what’s hap- peninghere is I’m trying to find someone to blame it on when I get inquisitioned).
All‘joking aside now, this
is a relevant question. Every— one and his or her dog uses some sort of gel or mousse in their hair. It’s the done thing. ‘ The wonderful people from Alberto (wonderful is theatre talk one uses to get a job) have sent us a leaflet of information with the request that we. make it kinda public. So, here it comes -—‘ hang on to your socks. ’
Mousse had had tremen-‘ dous (big word like marma- lade there) success since it was introduced in Canada in 1984. _In fact mousse sales have grown faster than any other hair care product.
And that’s the background all you’ll ever need or want to know about mousse. '
How much money’s in it? This sections for all you budding entrepreneur-types out there, ”
Answer‘lfiA'f‘lot. {Whv?, ‘_ »
Today styles demand a lot of hold and the market for these products is growing — fast. Here’s a stat for you — styling mousse created an entirely new category last
year that grew to $14 million _
in the first six months. Pro- jected 1985 figures are hovering at $30 million.
Another thing that appeals to the budding entrepreneur is that mousse and gel both have a high use—up rate with a re-purchase potential every 2-3 months.
Let’s give Alberto’s new product line a plug, shall we? After all, they did send us all this indispensible informa-
tion — and free samples. features
The new line
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Alberto Mousse European Styling Foam, Alberto Gelee European Styling Gel, and (not in the line, but in the
vfamily)VOS Hair Grooming
Mousse for Men -— I’ll re- frain from commenting about the reverse sexism implicit there —. the first mousse made specifically for men (and whose scent, I might add, bears a strong resemblance to Brut 33). Keep your eyes open for these new products, espe- cially the mousse for men. Heh, live a little, get out and experiment with this stuff, it
can be a lot of fun. This has been one of my
fluffier columns, I must say. It’s been a loaf, take care.
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mittee to take a look at other options for MAPUS funding.
Two representatives from MAPUS, SU President Michelle Dorsey, Treasurer Ken Mutter, and Senator David Doiron will look» into government grants available to such an organization, or perhaps a partial return of fees to the group. ~
Yet MacDonald expressed some reluctance at “having
wants its money back from SLE
to depend on federal funding for something like this. We’ve been an amorphous footing for so long already-"
She said the group, which was recognized officially last year by the SU as the official representative of mature and part-time students at UPEI, desperately needs a stable structure so that part-time students in particularly can have some continuity and a
guaranteed forun- of inter»
action and particiyaiions. Speaker Rot» Hanl pointed out tli since a number of contsiv: itions and mandates are im. ‘ ed in the fee debae, namcl those ol
the Student Union. MAPUS. and the universitx itself, the issue will have to b: thoroughly discussed and much solid work done prior to a re- solution.
Apples and oranges, anyone?
just can’t work up the energy to go way from Blanchard, Marion, or Ber- nadine Hall to the library lounge or the book store to buy a snack. Now salvation is here. The P.E.l. SYM- PHONY’S annual fruit sale is here! ,
A good suggestion to re- sidence students would be to get together with some friends and buy a full box of huge California Navel Oranges, or fresh Florida grapefruit,
oven- _ RINKING.
Canad'a' '
or Britich Columbia Red Delicious apples. Now, when- ever those munchies strike, students can grab an orange, grapefruit, or apple and satisfy the urge. But act Now. The sale is over Saturday, March 16.
The fruit can be purchased downtown at the old CN station at the corner of Water and Weymouth Streets. The sale is open from 4 to 8 o’clock P.M. on weekdays and from 10 A.M. to 6 pm.
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The prices are as follows: Oranges
Box of 72 . . . . . . . . . . $23.00 Half box (36) . . . . . .. $13.50 Bag of 10 . . . . . . . . .. $ 4.50 Grapefruit .
Box of 48 . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Half box (24) . . . . . .. $12.00 Bag of 6 . . . . . . . . . .. $ 4.50 Apples
Box of 100 . . . . . . . .. $30.00 Half box (50) . . . . . .. $18.00 Bag of 10 . . . . . . . . .. $10.00
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the fact you've had a bit ofexerase”
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