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rience in teaching in order to show his sympathy for the plight of UPEI's undergradu- ates. While striving to do the same, Keith Milligan, who went on at length about how easy it was for his generation after university, merely suc-

Danny Mullin

ceeded in depressing everyone. Wayne Cheverie chose a dif- ferent tactic, deciding to pro- mote his experience in dealing with Ottawa by attaching him- self to the semi-recent Charlottetown Accord (that the Charlottetown Accord went down in bitter defeat at the hands of the Canadian popu- lace seemed to be beside the point).

The bright point during the introductions came when Danny Mullin took the stage. With well-timed wit, and even better brevity, he quickly won over his audience. After a brief personal history, he ac- knowledged that few were in the Pit to listen to a speech about him; but were in fact there to listen to his ideas and stands on various student is- sues. So that is exactly what he did; and in doing so, became the only candidate to suggest the existence of a platform.

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Just Answer the Question A Brief Summary of the Liberal Leadership Debate

The introductions were followed by several questions from the audience. Two in particular dealt with issues fac- ing our student body. The first concerned the projected har- monization of the PST and GST, an what effect it will have on the cost of books. Mr. Cheverie, who was very con- cerned with the issue, pointed out that although he does in fact have an idea, he was not ready to reveal it. "Tex" said he would follow the will of Islanders, whatever that may be. Mr. Milligan opposed the harmonization while Mr. Mullin, tothe applause of many students, stated he flat out op- posed taxes on books, period.

Wayne Cheverie

The most eye-opening question was one that con- cerned a recent tuition freeze in British Columbia. When the candidates were asked if a similar occurrence could hap- pen at UPEI, Mr. Cheverie, who was very concerned with the issue, denied that increased tuition had anything to do with the provincial government. He asserted that no cuts had been made in the funding to post- secondary education at the pro- vincial level; but that "sugges-

tions" had merely been offered about balancing the budget. Mostof the candidates avoided the issue altogether, except for Keith Milligan. While explain- ing his view onatuition freeze, an explanation that somehow contained reference to Law-

Keith Milligan

rence Olivier and Shakespeare, Mr. Milligan was backed into a corner by a member of the audience. One student inter- rupted his speech by shouting out the question "So are you going to freeze tuition, or what?’ The answer, after some quiet deliberation, was "No."

Ian "Tex" MacDonald

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ATTENTION ALL FOURTH YEAR STUDENTS

We, as the senior class executive need your input on how to make this the best senior class ever. We will be meeting every second Tuesday night at 6:00 pm in the library. We encourage all who are interested to come meet and talk to us. We need your

help and support to make this an excellent year.

Sincerely Yours,

Lisa Profit - President

Krystine Dunsford - Vice-President Darcy Murphy - Treasurer Lorianne Murray - Secretary