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Fiancial Relief for CIMN

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The influx of money could prove helpful in dis- pelling some complaints regarding the quality of the output, and could help the station reorganize its struc- ture, bringing it closer to its ultimate goal of broadcast- ing on the FM band.

Short-term goals for the use of the money in- clude the creation of three part-time, paid manage- ment positions. Since the funding cut, the station has been kept alive by the per- severance and dedication of a small volunteer staff.

In addition to staff- ing, funds will be devoted to the improvement of the station’s equipment. “We want to strengthen the con- nection in the Pit,” Gourley says.

Outgoing SU VP In- ternal Pauline Tran was de- lighted with the council’s decision to reinvest in the station.

“I’m very, very happy,” she says. “It’s something that’s long overdue. It took three

years to make this hap-

pen.”

Tran sees the new budget as “a huge commit- ment by council to support the radio station.” They have also been allotted space into the new SU building, in addition to the yearbook and the newspa- per.

Tran commends this year’s management and volunteers for their work that has helped resurrect the station, and hopes that the momentum continues.

“T think in the future, it'll take more work for the station to be more notice- able, as it [once] was on campus,” she says.

She also credits this year’s councillors and ex- ecutive members for their “team effort” in increasing the funding.

Although the recent windfall has CIMN propo- nents hopeful about the fu- ture of the station, they are still cautious.

“This year’s gone well,” Gourley says. “But in previous years, there’s always been a threat [of funding cuts].”

The Cadre

¢ 6 April 1999

UPEI Student Union smokes Barn’s fire insurance

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ably be sued, along with the University. Fire insur- ance covers liability and fees for lawyers in the event of accidents.” said Tremere.

Tran assures that the

Union has kept its liability insurance and that in the event of such an accident the current Student Union insurance policy would cover any fees. I addition, bartenders and campus po- lice will be required to take a first aid course.

Tran added that if the building was to be de- stroyed before the comple- tion of the new Student Centre, the Student Union offices could be relocalized to any available space on campus such as Alumni Gym.

Barn aficionados should become familiar with this piece of equipment now that fire

insurance has been cut.

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PIN numbers can be obtained Circulation Desk -- bring your student ID.

-photo by Richard Haines

from the Registrar’s office or the Robertson Library -photo by Richard Haines