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_ Re: Litton Dear Editor:

1 have carefully read the recent article on Litton and found that it bears a remarkable resemblance to a purported ‘Litton Fact Sheet’? that had been circulated recently ‘on campus. In fact, the article is essentially a sloppy rewrite of that pamphlet with local references in- serted. The author apparently has no original thoughts of his own to offer. The article leaves much to be desired, both grammatically and semantically. |

Despite his agitated tone, I hope the author is not and will not be- come just a mere footsoldier and mouthpiece in a big peace ‘‘cor- poration” like Greenpeace. I agree with: the general aims of peace organizations, but I find on some issues that they have a ten- dency to act irrationally and may sometimes do more harm than ~ good.

~Aconcerned Science student

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: Re: Ombudsman

Hi,

This letter is late — very late, but here it is. I intended to write this months ago, and I did in fact write several drafts. However, for various reasons (excuses available ‘on request) it never quite made it to print.

To the point. I am your Ombudsman. That means that you have an official venue of re- course whenever you. have pro- blems with the university (faculty or administration) or the students’ union, its executive, council, ad- ministration, or employees.

More clearly, if you have a problem with the students’ union © its sub-organizations or the university administration, it’s the job of the Ombudsman to try to help solve your problem.

I have used the words ‘‘try’”’ and “help” on purpose. On one occasion I tried to help a student and my efforts were in vain, but on: other occasions the results were much better.

Generally though, I’ve found that most people (particularly uni-

Three U.P.E.I. Teams just completed a most successful week- end and all three are looking ahead to important weekend con- tests that could settle playoff positions.

The Lady Panther Basketball squad, the only undefeated team ‘on campus and fresh from a 20 point victory over St. Mary’s Belles, put their league 10-0 record on the line against arch-rival UNB on Friday. A victory in this game woyld guarantee them first place and the right to host the AUAA playoffs starting February 28th. The last time these two out- standing squads met, Herm Mac- Neill’s UPEI gals won by a9 point margin.

Though the Lady Panthers are ranked 4th nationally in CIAU’s computerized rankings, they have been unable to crack the CIAU Top Ten voted list which is the official ranking. Coach MacNeill takes the oversight in stride but is

quick to point out, “We're one of three undefeated teams in the

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country, we win by big margins playing all team members, but the votes outside the Atlantic region give little or no credit to this lea- gue, Unlike the AUAA Men’s Conference, the female teams haven’t made impact nationally. I guess we’ll just have to win the AUAA’s later this month go out to Winnipeg for the CIAU Finals and show them on the court just how good we really can be.”” Coaches Vince Mulligan and George Morrison do not have the same ranking problem, but do have their work cut out for them down the stretch during the next few weeks. Vince has his Hockey squad gearing up for two very important encounters with St. Thomas this weekend at the Forum. Last weekend the Panthers

- defeated the Tommies 8-5 in a

wide open fast paced encounter in Fredericton. Coach Mulligan said, ‘‘They are the most im- proved team in the AUAA, de- finitely playoff contenders and would make the playoffs under a

versity faculty and staff) are pleased to discussed difficulties with a person who is acting in an official capacity. For example, ‘on one occasion a_ professor, with whom I spoke about a stu- dent’s concern, was surprised and impressed that the students of this ‘campus would create such a posi- tion for the purpose of helping students who are encountering difficulty. Needless to say — that professor was very helpful in re- solving the problem.

I would like you to know that my hands are not tied; the Ombudsman has access privileges to almost every document, file, meeting, etc.... (within the stu- dents’ union or its sub-organiza- tions) that are normally con- sidered confidential. These in- vestigative powers, granted by the Constitution and re-affirmed by the Council Speaker, enable the Ombudsman to be very effective when the situation requires. Further, while it is not guaranteed I suspect that the university ad- ministration would receive well an official representative of approxi-

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mately 1800 students.

This resource (the Ombudsman) is yours to use, and I urge you to do so.

If you require Ombudsman ser- vices, I can be contacted through the student union offices. The best procedure to use would be to call the office and leave a message with enough information to enable me to get back to you.

I hope your situation is such that you won’t need the services of the Ombudsman, but if you do, don’t hesitate to call.

Kevin O’Brien

Ombudsman

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Panthers looking good

differnt league format. Unfortu- nately, the schedule worked against them so far but we’re not taking them lightly. We’re 15 and 4 to their 11-7 record, a sweep by them puts them right back in the thick of things. We betier be ready Saturday and Sunday.”* Coach George Morrison of the Panther basketball team is breath- ing a bit easier after their im- pressive win over St. Mary’s but is quick to add, ‘‘No team likes to

go into UNB, we all struggle to win in Fredericton as they have a good squad. We defeated them twice in Charlottetown but by the narrowest of margins. They are definitely key games in more ways than one. We’re playing in the Aitken Centre which is very simi-

liar to playing in Halifax’s Metro. Centre wo it will give the guys a chance to familiarize themselves with this type of setting. As things presently stand, we could finish

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anywhere from first to fourth in the AUAA. Too much is at stake to take these games lightly by anyone.”

With AUAA playoffs fast ap- proaching, Ed Hilton, UPEI’s Athletic Director shed some light on the playoffs. “More than likely both our Hockey and Men’s Basketball teams will be in Halifax the end of this month. Men’s Basketball playoffs start Friday, February 28th. at the Metro and concludes Saturday. The same night, our hockey squad will most likely be playing in Dal in the second game of the hockey play- offs. A great opportunity for our numerous fans to support both teams in Halifax.””

When queried on the Women’s Basketball playoffs should they be held on the UPEI campus, Hilton stated, ‘We're presently putting together a system of reserved seats for the weekend and though the gym is small, we hope to accom- modate many fans for the week- end.

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