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‘The name sucks but the , tent is great,” said Tracy.
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srocher. , A student named Christine, d “I don’t like the name ause the name represents t two industries — agricul- e and fishing. The content ood.” ne anonymous student d “the name stinks. I : ly hate it. The Sun was e —- at least it sounded e a newspaper.” Others disagreed. One stu- nt, Gayle, said “the name es sound good. The Netted m, its kind of cute.” Another student, Karen, ‘d, it “has a nice name d it represents PEI.” One student suggested ere should be a vote or ntest to decide the name of epaper. ‘ “The CBC did it with the pulation in chossing the e for Compass. Why not re?” he said. “The news- per sounds like a potato.” Most were pleased with the erall format of the new
'- " ,” said Philip MacIntyre. It doesn’t show the silly valries between the depart-
» major purpose. The paper not as good for rapping sh. Its better quality. ”
The newspaper deals more ectly with the student mmunity,” said David eatley. “It gives the rmer Sun a fresh start, in a icular I like the calendar owing the week’s events, eluding sports, lectures and f ra-eirricular activities. The 1 etted Gem is off toa good an.!!' ,
Nancy McLure said the etted Gem was “a very ofessional looking news- per with responsible riting. It has a good basis hich forms a great fortnat all sections.” , Some students oking for more. -“I missed the front cover.
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I’d like to see the front page covered with one picture, I liked the format — it needs more humour,” said a stu- dent named Joanne.
“I’d like to see a Dear Abby type column on student life,” said another student.
One student thought there was too much material from
Canadian University Press.
One cleaner was enthused about the manner in which students were reading the new paper.
“Normal interaction of busy interacting students usually left the foyer and lounge cluttered with the last leaves of the Sun. This week
however when the Sun dis- appeared the Netted Gem was at a premium, and a copy was difficult to come by. Perhaps the editor would consider changing the paper’s name weekly.”
Letters on the new news- paper can be found on page 51x.
Engineer meet at UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island will be hosting an engineering conference this weekend.
Delegates from the Atlantic provinces will be arriving today to take part in three days of social and academic events.
Speakers include Eric Garland, president of the Engineering Institute of Canada and John Evans, president of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
Seminars include presentations on marine engineering, transportation engineering and offshore engineering. Social events include pubs, movies, a banquet and a football tournament.
Erratum on vet college
By Ruth Edgett
Dr. Reginald Thompson, dean of the planned Atlantic Regional Veterinary College, says undergraduate students at the new facility will be permitted to take courses offered at UPEI while they are attending the college. However, he said, the actual college cirriculum will include only courses directly related to the college’s degree programs. Studies inside the college would not include “very much in the way of” Liberal arts and science courses offered at the existing university. Students at the vet school will be free to take whatever extra courses they desire at UPEI. Thompson said they might especially be interested in night classes.
He was clarifying a Netted Gem report last week which said students wouldn’t be permitted courses outside the vet school curriculum.
Rotary scholarships
Rotary scholarships are available for students to study abroad in the field of their choice.
The purpose of the rotary foundation scholarships is to further international understanding and friendly relations among peoplesof different countries.
Five scholarships are available: Graduate scholarships, undergraduate scholarships, vocational scholarships, teacher of the handicapped scholarships and journalism scholarships.
Nancy Comeau, a graduate of UPEI, was the most recent recipient of a Rotary scholarship. She will be returning from a year of study in Australia at the end of November.
Applicants must not be members or dependents of members of a Rotary club. They should choose a country in which there are Rotary clubs established, should have high grades, and an outgoing personality.
Each award covers round-trip transportation, educational and living expenses for one academic year.
For more information, contact Sylvia Crawford, the financial aid advisor, at student services, first floor Main Building, or Gordon Avard, Rotary club member 892-6319.
Senate continues debate
’ Members of the UPEI Senate will continue to discuss the Atlantic Regional Veterinary College at their next regular meeting. Dr. Reginald Thompson, dean of the college, began to explain points about the planned college at a meeting Friday Nov. 4, but discussion was adjourned until the next meeting due to time constraints.
SCOPA takes survey
Students will be approached to fill out surveys on the Panther Lounge next week. ,
The survey is being conducted by SCOPA, student com- munity oriented projects association, in order to improve the Panther lounge, and develop a marketing scheme for it.
SCOPA hopes the suggestions will help make the lounge more pleasant and entertaining place. .
Psycho’s see Finlay
Psychology club members should be aware that Vicki Finlay has three samples of club shirts, V-neck sweaters, rugby shirts and volleyball shirts for perusal. She would appreciate it if interested club members could contact her or Bernie Gilles, the psychology department secretary, as soon as possible.
Blue Cross cards arrive
The blue cross cards have arrived and students can pick them up at the student union office. The office hours are from 9 - 5 Monday to Friday. - '
Now this is silly -—- really silly. We thought you might want to know there are only 38
' (count ’em) shopping days left until Christmas. But on the‘other hand if you’re of the opinion that Christmas is only a capitalist plotto undermine the autonomy of the pro- letariat and forever keep them in economic oppression to the Yankee imperialist credit card companies, who cares? Right? Photo: Blacquiere.
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