Attitudes are More Important Than Facts
“Attitudes are more impor- ant than facts”. What do these ords actually mean? It is quite imple. Facts are something that ve live until everyday, for exam- Je it’s a fact that we breath, eat, nd sleep. Other facts also con- onted. Some people are faced ith the fact that they are blind, rippled, or that they are de- ressed or perhaps not doing well t work or school.
The real meaning of todays ords of wisdom are this, if you ccept things as concrete facts hey will be something that you
ill have to live with, but if you hange your attitudes and say hat things are not over and you
won’t live with the fact that both- ers you, then you can do some- thing about it. Take Helen Keller as an example. The fact was she was blind and could never see or read. Her attitude was that she may be physically blind but she didn’t have to be spiri- tually blind. As we all know He- len Keller did learn to read, she learned to see with her imagina- tion and she lived a more compete life than some who have perfect sight. She has also been an inspi- ration to many who have come af- ter her. This then is an example of the real meaning of “Attitudes are more important than Facts.”
Until next week, Believe and Succeed.
8—Ball Tournaments
Labatts and the Panther Lounge present weekly $-ball tournaments on Tuesdays.
eekly prizes will be given out o the top three finishers of the night and they will qualify for the grand prize tournament at the end of the semester. Prizes for. this tourney will be announced ater. Ae es ee
The results of Tues. Jan. 17
than negative ones.
Ghiz Gives Believe & Succeed Speech
By: Wendell Blackett
UPEI Students, do you lack self confidence? Do you wonder whether or not four years at this University means anything? If you are in these categories the “Believe and Succeed ” program of speakers, organized by Dean MacMillan, Student Union Presi- dent, is aimed at you.
MacMillan believes that there is a lack of confidence in many of the students at UPEI, and that an encouraging word from someone who has been successful
can make a difference in build- ing self-confidence. “Students in- spired feel better about them- selves” MacMillan points out, and a major goal of “Believe and Succeed” is encouragement from someone that students can emu- late and give positive ideas rather MacMillan notes, “Negative ideas can snow- ball, but positive ideas can snow- ball, too” and speakers sych 2
are: 1st Place — Rich Little
2nd Place - Ron Cameron ©
3rd Place — Darlene Llewellyn
Special thanks to Little Cristo’s, The Bike Shop & Sport Lodge, and Piza Hut for their prize donations.
The tournament begins at
7:30 with a free beverage to a maximum of 16 entrants, so be there early!
Entry fee is $3.00 and games are singles and must be single knockout.
Labatts products on special all night.
ouncil
The first council meeting of 989 was held Jan 15 at 7:30pm in he kelley board room. The first ajor itewm of discussion was hat of the student graduate as- ociation which was adressed by
endy Drake.
In short, Wendy and the grad tudents have made another pro- posal to council concerning their cognition as an official organi- ation. Council decided unani-
Schedule for the Information desk
This is the schedule for the in- formation desk in the Pit. If you don’t see the Councilor or per- son who is supposed to be there Please track them down and beat upon them for they are not doing what they’said they would. The desk has recently been installed with a phone. This a service/or students you may use it/or a a business call or something like that. It is not for Private shoot
the breeze calls!!! Winter Carni-
val is fast approaching so watch for give aways at the desk as well buying tickets at the desk. Drop by if you want to know what is 80ing on!
Sincerely
Paul Griffith
Thursday, u Smet 26, 1989
mously to recognize current and future grad students, recognize the association as an associate member of the SU and give the grad student association voting privileges on council. However, this recognition is not instant, since the constitution must be changed. Ultimately, it will be you who will make the final deci- sion come election time. Council is also looking for concerned stu-
WEEK 1
MONDAY TUESDAY
dents to sit on an alcohol aware- ness grant proposal comittees as well as a professir evaluation and constitutional amendment com- mittee. If you are interested, leave your name at the informa- tion desk in the pit. Council briefly discussed a proposed Bul- letin Board policy, However, the discussion was tabled due to the time it was already 12 O’Clock and we had more items on the
STAFFING SCHEDULE -- MINI DESK
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Joe Ghiz, can instill positive ideas in students.
Premier Ghiz was the first of many speakers in the group of in- spirational speakers at the Uni- versity. Ghiz pointed out that he did not feel qualified to speak on the topic, even though he has been a very successful lawyer as well as Premier. Ghiz’s main point is that a person can only be successful if he or she believes they are successful, and not by measuring success against what others perceive it to be. If a per- son can do the best that they can do then they can be a success.
Ghiz also noted that until a person tests their potential there is no way to know what they can or cannot do. The most impor- tant element according to Ghiz to achieving success is to work hard at whatever it is one is attempt- ing to do, and that wealth is not
‘the only determination of success
and happiness.
MacMillan agreed with the overall message which Premier Ghiz gave to UPEI student, who attended the speech, and also concurred that wealth is not the only measure of success. He also argued that students do not neccesarily need to leave the Is- land in order to achieve success. He points out that there is a ten- dency among many Island stu- dents to believe that the Island does not have an economy which leads to success, but that this
idea is not, by necessity true. An important element in success is what you perceive. If you be- lieve you are inferier, you will have trouble achieving success.” MacMillan stated.
The program of “Believe and Succeed” will continue and it is hoped that a recent UPEI grad- uate who has become successful will speak at a further date.
“
Pet Peeves
Underwear that loses its elastic-
ity.
People smoking in the wash-
rooms.
No soap in the bathrooms in
Main.
agenda.
The ist of this policy is to limit the plastering of posters only to bulletin boards. Each poster must also receive a stamp of approval and an expiry date upon which time the poster will be removed by the promotions co- ordinator,
Councilors also received a chance to voice their opinions and concerns about the SU during a
very productive round table dis- cussion. What is your opinion? Are you happy with what the stu- dent union is doing for you? Tell someone besides your best friend. The next coucil meeting is Sun 29 Jan at 7:30pm in the Kelley board room. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sincerely
Paul Griffith
NPC:
Elections
Committee
FRIDAY
9:00 - 10:00
Freshman Class President
9:30 - 10:30 VP Business Society Michelle Fletcher
Kariann MacMillan
9:00 - 10:00 Business Rep.
9:30 - 10:30
Shannon MacDonald
9:30 - 10:30 President Dean MacMillan
10:00 - 11:30
10:30 - 11:30 + Business Rep.
Valerie Adams
10:00 - 11:30 Arts Rep. Susan Arbing
10:30 - 11:30 Sen. Class Secretary Christine Ready
10:30 - 11:30 Arts Rep.
Members
Nominations
Hans Connor
11:30 - 12:30
Promotions Co-ordinator
Rob MacDougall
11:30 - 1:00 VP Finance Joan Masterson
11:30 - 12:30 11:30 - 1:00
Roby MacDougall Laura Campbe11
Junion Class President}
11:30 = 12:30
VP Operations MAryAnne FitzPatric
12:30 - 1:30 Senior Class President Lisa Doyle
1:00 - 2:30
Roby MacDougal!
12:30 - 1:30 1:00 - 2:30
Paul Griffith Roby MacDougall
12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30
VP Communications
Paul Griffith
2:30 - 3:30
1:30 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:30
Paul Griffith Lisa Chandler
Board of Governors Rep
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:30
2:30 - 3:30
for Student Union elections will open in four (4) weeks time. The UPEI Student Union and chief re- turning officer are seeking mem- bers of the University Commu- nity to work polling stations dur- ing the 15th and 16th of March 1989. Committee members will also help promote and officiate the S.U. Elections.
Your, AS a ° ydeaipooks
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