MONTREAL (CUP) - Despite intense student op- position, McGill University officials have approved a new research contract linked to the controversial fuel-air ex- plosive (FAE) weapon sys- tems.

The contract, worth over $225,000 was awarded to en- gineering professors James Lee and R. Knystautas by the Defence Research Estab- lisment, a unit of the Depart- ment of National Defence.

The contract was ap- proved last May in a confi- dential session of the execu- tive committee of the McGill Board of Governors. Earlier in March, McGill students had occupied the administra- tion offices for six days to protest FAE research.

“This is an FAE con- tract,” said Marc Wills, a member of the ad-hoc student committee opposing FAE research. “The pro-

fessors involved in this con- tract are the ones working on the FAE contracts. And this contract, like the others, is with the Defence Research Establishment.”

“The work that profes- sors Lee and Knystautas have been doing for the (De- partment of National De- fence) has been on the dis- persion, detonation, and po- tential explosive power of FAEs, in effect improving this weapon’s efficiency and effectiveness.”

Fuel-air explosives are based on the principle that gas vapour, when mixed with certain proportions of air, can be ignited, causing fa- tal blast pressures over a wide area. FAEs have been described by some arma- ment experts as one of the most destructive non-nuclear weapon in existence.

“I don’t see why there is this intense concern over this research,” said Gordon Maclachlan, McGill’s dean of graduate faculty and re- search. “It’s something that happens every time you put your foot on the gas pedal.”

He said the military con- tract is a “pure research is- sue. It may as well have been granted by the National Re- search Council.”

Revelations of the new military contract were made public at the same time the McGill Board of Governors announced it will delay dis- cussions on research guide- lines until next month.

Over 100 stu- dents protested against the inaction of the Board on FAE research last week in front of the McGill adininistration building.

Hall Happenings |

by Sean MacIntosh

It seems that there is no end in sight for The Marian Hall Pit Bulls. With another

two wins under their belts,

there seems to be no way to stop them. The Pit Bulls fin- ished off last week with a 5-0 victory over the Business So- ciety Team and a 4-0 shutout against the Mooseheads. As of press time, the Pit Bulls are still on top with no losses.

A Freshman Marian Haller had this to say about the Hockey Team, “Next time we'll take off our blind-folds and they'll really be in trouble!” Team veteran, Greg Willson was overheard mentioning, “we'll have to start shooting on our own net to give Bert some practice.”

Todd Selby, Assistant Coach of the Pit Bulls said,

“...its too bad we haven’t got:

any really tough competition and I would like to thank the fans for coming out to sup- port us.” While John Dal- ton, Coach of the team had this impression of the game, “it was dirty, rotten and un- fortunately, not enough peo- ple got hurt”

It was noted by many of the team members that Bert Ronahan is by far the most spectacular goaltender in the league and that it was only natural that he play for Mar- ian, the best team in the league.

Perhaps Mike Koughan summed up our team motto when he said,

“Mess with the Best, lose like the Rest!”

Marian Hall had its last House

Party before the Christmas ©

Exams last week and it was a smashing success. There was a good turnout with the place filled to near capacity. Unfortunately the photos of the party were delayed in de- veloping and will follow in next weeks GEM.

The Marian Hall House Committee would like to ex- tend its thanks to Sheila for all her help in the bar. They would also like to con- gratulate Dorothy Hache and Nici Carbone, winners of the “cases.” -

Marian Hall Joke of the Week

Question: What is the difference between a dead skunk and a dead Engineer on the side of the road?

Answer: There are skid marks in front of the skunk!

Wanted: Some competition for our hockey team marian hall phone win-ners

For Sale life-like, self-propelled hunting targets

contact Mr.

engineering studyroom Duffy Building, UPEI Phone: 1-900-bad-burn

Will trade One used & abused

male engineer for sale or trade

$2.00 or best offer

Contact Scott MacGinnis

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Smitty’s in the University Plaza extends a warm wel- come to the students and faculty of UPEI. We are the home of Charlottetown #1 Breakfast Specials, terrific, in- expensive lunch and dinner values, plus a 10% student discount on regular priced menu items. Ask too, about our new “I Love Smitty’s Breakfast Club”. Good luck to all Panther’s and their fans and we’ll see you at Smitty’s.

Private Party

Licensed

Veg; 892-5752

or Meeting Room available free of charge.

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Student Beverage Coupon 1/2 price of ANY Beverage with this coupon. Student I.D. required.

Saturday November 21, 1987 at the Rodd’s Royalty Inn West Royalty from 9:00 to 1:00 Tickets on sale at the following:

The Barn Robertson Library ( Pit Stop) 318 Marian Hall Noon until one Nov.16 Nov.20

Tickets - $10.00/couple - $ 6.00/single

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