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Drinking In America

A Craig Blair "Tour De Force"

The UPE!I Theatre Society is kicking off he year with a bang by bringing B-S PRODUC- IONS' exciting one-man show, Drinkingin merica, to the Steele Recital Hall for a three- ightrun. Written by Eric Bogosian (Talk adio; Sex, Drugs & Rock'n Roll) this award inning play is adangerously funny look at the eamier side of modern North American life. rinking in America ran all summer atthe Arts uildin Charlottetown, and has just returned om Halifax anda five-day run as the Island's ntry in the Atlantic Fringe Festival.

Actor Craig Blair has received critical claim for his dynamic and polished portrayal f the play's twelve memorable male charac- ers, as wildly diverse as bums and evangelists.

As aformer studentat UPEI, Craig made} uite a name for himself as an actor and irector for the Theatre Society. He shone in tudent productions of The Dumbwaiter, Quie’ inthe Land, and The Golden Fleece, and as th ‘Jingle’ and ‘The Lawyer’ in Mr Pickwick. le also directed and performed inlast year’s and Romeoand Juliet. Craig has several rofessional credits under his belt, andis rrently in rehearsal for Theatre PE|'s fall oduction of The Glass Menagerie.

But ofall these endeavors, none

s Craig Blair's acting abilities as does rinking in America. Reviewers have noted

e power and versatility ofhis performance, ith comments that range from “a complete oot” to “chilling” (The Guardian) and “vastly isturbing to very funny” (The Buzz). With his

rst one-man tour de force under his belt, Blai 's well on his way to a stellar career in The |

Drinkingin America examines issues as homelessness, drug addiction, sex, and scism in away that makes its audience laugh nd shudder atthe sametime. It’s truly awalk nthe wild side, and guaranteed to make a. heatre lover of any university student. This roduction is a fundraiser forthe Theatre iety, so don't miss its final run at Steele ecital Hall: Friday, Sept. 22; Saturday, Sept. 23; ind Sunday, Sept.24. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets, $8 for the waged, $5 for students and seniors) re on sale at The Book Store, at the door, and m members of the UPEI Theatre Society.

FAME —_—s- FORTUNE

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BIG BANKS WANT PIECE OF STUDENT MARKET

by Stu Clark (CUP)

While the Canadian govemmentis eager to getout ofthe studentloan business, Canada’s banks are desperate togetin. Three of Canada’s Big Five banks, as wellas several smaller financial institutions, are offering non- government student loans this year.

The Bank of Montreal, Toronto Domin- ion Bank, and Bank of Nova Scotia have all started their own loan programs this year after refusing to participate in the government's studentloan plan.

The Canadian governmentis working with selected banks to privatize its program.

The new programs offer students the opportunity to borrow up to $5,500 a year for four years. The three banks are planning to lend students well over $500,000 during the next year to 18 months.

Joe Barbera, aspokesperson for the Bank of Montreal thinks the new programs are an essential service for students. “The vast majority of students in Canada don’t qualify for agovernmentstudentloan,” said Barbera. “We're servicing the market.”

According to Barbera, only 17 to 18 per cent of students qualify for the governments Canadian studentloan plan.

Barbera admits the new programs don't compare with the governmentloans. “We're not competitive with the governmentplan. If you qualify for a governmentloan, | suggest youtake advantage of it,” said Barbera.

Alexis Romanis one student whowill be taking advantage ofthe newloans. “I couldn't getaregular studentloan,” saidRoman, a second-year arts major at the University of Regina. “It’s a good program for people who can’tget regular studentloans, but ifyoudon't have aco-signer you're out of luck.”

Currently the loans plans are all very similar. Griffiths thinks that might change as the banks compete harder fora share of the

studentloan market.

And the market could become more competitive very soon.

The Royal Bankis already considering starting aloan program of its own next year to complementthe governmentioan programit

now operates.

New Student Orientation a Smash

By Steve Ellis

New Student Orientation

(NSO) , formerly known as Frosh Week, was filledwithmemories of the new students of 1995. This years chair, Rebecca Vi , and her group of volunteers did their best to ensure that incoming students felt welcome and comfortable as they took their first tentative steps in the journey toa bacca-

laureate degree.

“Catch The Spirit” was the theme of this years events. Fittingly, during the day, high spirited games were mixed with educational sessions suchas financial planning and time management. Students introduced themselves to UPEI geography

a campus-wide scavenger hunt. They also savoured their first taste of UPEI athletic

tition. The sport of choice: soccer baseball. The victors: teamRoyal.

On registration day, new students took part inatradi- tion almost as oldas UPEI itself, Shinerama’95. This years shoe-shining for Cystic Fibrosis was organized by

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Melissa Buote. Though revenues from the shoe-shine blitz were down this year, all students who took part had a great time working for this very worthy cause.

The evening entertainment was Super spiritedas well. The Karaoke night was equally re- splendent with good bad and downright ugly amateur vocaliza- tion. Highlights includeda couple of impromptu a capella performances by the Ikede broth- ers, IfoandAjiri and an emo- tional version of “That’s What Friends Are For”. Other entertainment includeda casino night (Who was that baldman in the tuxedo?) anda performance by the entrancing hypnotist, Steve Santini .

Unlike other years, orien- tation events didnot end with the first week of classes.

Other activities continued throughout the next week culmi- nating with the Terry Fox Run on Sunday the 17th.

Congratulations go out to Rebecca, her volunteers and Student Services for making NSO "95 sucha smashing success.

Advice Column Coming soon!!!

Attention all persons who are lovesick, lost, poor and bleeding, without a friend to turn to in time of trouble and woe, Sally wants to hear all about it in care of this very newspaper.

Not to be confused with Dear Abby, whose right-wing sentiment can be like fingernails on a chalkboard, Dear Sally is a modern thinker with tons of know-how, common sense and ingenuiity.

That’s right folks, Sally is starting an advice column right here in this illustrious rag. The frequency of this column will depend on the amount of letters received.

Did you arrive home and find your boyfriend in the arms of another man? Are you running out of money already and your cat eats better than you do? Does your mother still call you ‘her little man’ and you’re female’? Then Sally will listen and dispense advice by the potato-bag full.

If you have got a problem, Sally has a solution or if she doesn’t, then she’ll soon find out. Just address all correspondence to “Dear Sally” and drop it through the mail slot in the newspaper office door. Use a pseudo- nym if desired, but privacy is strictly respected.

Is Sally an acronym for anythin or does it mean something in particu- lar? Nope, nothing else came to mind at the time of this writing, so Sally it for want of a better handle. See you i the newspaper!

September 19, 1995 2OGl CF asda