By Sharon Leighton

is the sane men who perpetrate Armageddon. . the sane men who will h the butons. What kind : sanity is this? A sanity no moral base.” en Dr. Michael Higgins, urer on Thomas Merton, 6 this quotation from ton’s works, it became arent that Merton . had only engaged his age, r. Higgins Claimed, but s as well. r. Higgins, Director of Center for Catholic ericnce at the University aterloo, spoke to large receptive audiences at E1 on November 24 and The subject 'of his Ice- 5, Thomas Merton, was a k whose writings from 19305 to the 19605 had ide influence. erton’s interests included e than finding a moral that would prevent lear disaster. ewas concerned with the ad of technologism, that point that sees the world dependent upon techno-

COUVER (CUP) — plaints of penalization respecting picket lines are inuing in the aftermath a three day education r walkout during B.C. e activities in early ember. ' one case, a professor- an unscheduled exam h 50 per cent of the final e while picket lines were

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logy. While he did not sug- gest. that technology should be abandoned, he insisted that -it needed to be kept in perspective. ‘ ‘Technology, ’ ’ he said, “represents the rule of quantity, not the rule of reason.” He thought'that when individuals are talked of as measurable, as integers for the machines to process, it is easy to lose sight of the importance of humanity. Man becomes a link be- tween machines. A mass society is created, a col- lectivity of dependents, and“ the individual is lost in the mass.

He was concerned with totalitarianism. He was in Europe during the rise of Naziism and was alarmed by what he saw there. Later, the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the man in charge of Ausch‘wich concentration camp, made a deep impres-

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Without, penalty. Student Council unanimously passed a motion with this intent, she added.

UBC academic vice pre— sident Robert Smith said the administration’s position was outlined in a Nov. 7 memo to deans and department heads. The memo stated that tlTe situation of ' students

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fully and reviwed if neces- sary, Smith said.

Meanwhile, Operation So- lidarity and Solidarity Coali- tion continue to discuss other actions to fight legislation which attacks human and tenant rights by reducing government services.

But the massive“ protest whichled to a near general strike of publicisector em- ployees has all'but died as the Christmas season approaches and the province waits to see how consultation with .the governement proceeds.

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Merton saw another form of totalitarianism in North American culture, a totali- tarianism based on a break— down of communication, a violation of the language. This violation was done largely by advertising and people in positions of authority. As Dr. Higgins pointed out. there are two wth everyone

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called “parasense”. By this he meant anything that looks like sensebut is actually nonsense. The verbose, entangled, jargon-filled speeches of bureaucracy pro- vide many examples of this parasense. This kind of language, he thought, debases people’s faith in their own understanding, and it can, therefore, be used by some people in a conscious effort to control the popu— lation. Merton insisted that such debasement of the language should be resisted.

Merton also worked to make peace between nations and between races. He felt that he was standing on the brink of Armageddon, and that the only hope of a re- prieve would be found in the inner spiritual development ofeach man.

In his twenties, Merton turned his back on the world by becoming a monk. He then spent the rest of his [life communicating with the world, responding to the world in a way that is still meaningful today.

Boy, that A.C.H.E'.S.l

B_v Laurie Thompson :n ~or welx'e members of the UPEI Home Economics Club will be attending a con— ference of ‘he Association of Canadian Home Economics Students (A.C.H.E.S.) in

Montreal, January 11—14. This year’s conference theme is “Our Future Marketplace”.« The con-

ference schedule includes: ~‘ a bus tour of Montreal — various guest speakers with such topics as Communications, Ca-, reer Management, Starting a Ruminess,and Home ._c. Education — a wine and cheese party Students: will be able to choose one field trip from‘

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those planned as well. Tours are _ planned of CARA- FOODS, the company that caters for the major air- lines; a Jewish General Hospital where the kitchen is specifically designed for Kosher food production; a Montrealer’s small business where clothes are designed, sewn, and sold; and a special centre for the blind -'where computers are used to read the human voice. ,

For recreation, there will be swimming, night skating on Mount Royal, dancing and early morning exercise.

The conference is expected to be a smashing success. Our thanksgo to all of you who helped support us in our fund-raising activities.

CAMPUS COMMUNITY

— Jazz Concert Held

By Jocelyne Arteau

There was a Jazz Ensemble Concert at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Sunday, November 27_ at 2:30. However, not many people seemed to .have been aware of the fact. Not more than fifty people were present, perhaps due to the poor advertise- ment and rain.

Despite these problems, most of the people present enjoyed the band’s performance. It must have taken the musicians many hours of practice to achieve such a high standard of play. For those who love jazz, there will be another jazz concert next semester.

Senate Meets

The Senate of UPEl will meet for the ninth time in 1983—84 on Friday, December 2 at 3 pm. in the Board Room of the Kelley Building.

The agenda includes continued discussion of the Vet College issue, reports by the Academic Planning Committee on Soc./Anth. major(s), by the ad hoc Committee on Promotions Criteria, by the Nominating Committee and Honorary Degree Committee. The Admissions Committee will also give its annual report, and there will be (surprise!) a report by the President of the University.

Fotk Festival Planned

The Sixteentf Annual Maritime Intercollegiate Folk

‘ Festival will be 'ield at Mount Allison University in early

February. The Mount Allison Gesner Geological Societywill again be hosting this event.

' , MAPUS throws party

The first MAPUS Christmas get—together will be held on December 2 at 8:30 pm. Festivities take place in Room 102, Blanchard Hall, and all mature and part-time students are welcome. Since this will be a pot-luck soiree, you are asked to contact Olive Bryanton, Ext. 296 or 675-3357, or Anna Sawicki, Department of Extension (Ext. 125 or 310) to find out what you should bring.

, WantediEditor

The UPEl student newspaper needs an editor, starting

'January 3, 1984. The deadline for applications is Friday,

December 2 at 5:00 pm. Applications can

be filled out at the Student Union Building (Barn). *

' Cake won

The Home Economics Club Hallowe'en Cake draw has won by Mrs. Mollison from Sherwood.

Beware before Christmas

Before leaving for the Christmas holidays, students are urged to ensure that they do not owe money at the Business Office nor have Library books in their possession. Marks will be withheld in either case and, since the Universit» “WC be closed Christmas and New Year’s, there will be n. to check and get cleared until 3 January. Be sure ahead time and avoid disappointment.

Also make sure that the Registrar’s Office has your corrsq mailing address.

Grad Proofs

The graduating class of 1984 picture proofs hLlVC arrived. I'rex can be picked up during regular business hours in the 9 .::mii Office, downstairs in the Kelley Building. starting i‘rihx, December 2. i