Student Union to open Info centre The Student Union will open an information desk in the Robertson Library lounge soon. The desk will provide information about the Student Union, be an outlet for tickets to main events at the Barn and sports events, give out yearbooks and provide a link to other Student Union services. The mini-center will be located under the clock in the Robertson Library stu- dent lounge. It will feature a Gem stand and a box for UPEI THE IN- BULATED PIPES that fed he service tunnel fire of two eeks ago will not have to be eplaced or buried, according o Physical Plant Manager Don Coles. The flammable nsulation was set off by a elder’s torch and destroyed ‘submissions to the Gem as well as suggestions to the Student Union. In _ addi- tion they will sell tickets to Student Union main events and sports events. Behind the desk will be a bulletin board announcing upcoming events. The mini-center will be act as a small Student Union office.. Most students do not like having to walk the long distance to the Barn so the desk will provide an alter- - native for picking up health CAN KEEP electrical, phone, and secu- rity cables in a service tun- nel behind Dalton Hall and there was some concern that it would need to be replaced. Coles said in an inter- view that the Occupational Health and Safety commis- sion has allowed workmen to complete laying the pipe as PIPES plan cards, yearbooks, or buying tickets. The Student Union at- tempted a similar about two years ago with scheme a less ambitious information desk. The desk operated on a volunteer basis staffed by student council members. Most councilors did not want to take shifts on the desk and the plan eventually died. This time,shifts at the desk mandatory for council meim- bers and the hope is that this desk will last longer than the last. ° IN long as they follow certain safety guidelines. Before en- tering the tunnels, workmen must test the air quality for carbon monoxide, explosive gases and toxins and follow_ other guidelines for. safety and fire prevention laid out by the Health and Safety commission. student For The Best Chicken In Town we deliver! 121 St. Peter's Rd. When UPEI workemen go into the tunnels, Coles, they will have to carry fire extinguishers and keep in radio contact. “If they follow laid-out procedures it is virtually im- said Parkdale, P.E.I. Mary Brown’ Fried Chicken Nothing else comes close. possible to start a fire,” said Coles. The University has also hired a fire consultant from Frederiction N.B. to examine the tunnel system and make recommendations as to fire safety. FRIDAY the 13.0H Panther Lounge At The University of Prince Edward Island Don’t be scared..: You (and your budget) will survive. aaursday, November 12 198, ===