2 PLANET oF THE ARTS SUES SEER EES REE ERE EE EE EOS ESE ESSE EEE ESSEC EEE SS SSCS SES SES SSS SRS RESTS SSS SE SESS ESSER CRS SSC SSSR SERS eee A 3 ok [ats zeae An issue that warrants discussion is space allocation. Wild rumors are flying around the school regarding the space created by the relocation of the painting department. An attempt to inform the student body is finally being made through a general meeting and by Alan Barkley’s report on page four of this paper. As to whether student needs are being met — now is the time to make yourselves heard. Already, vari- ous interest groups have met with the space committee to discuss their needs. It’s worth mentioning that they pro- pose to knock down the cafeteria wall that forms the existing student society office, which also houses yours truly here at the Planet. What this amounts to is an extra 10 feet of width. Does the cafeteria need more space? We don’t think so, and according to our Meaningful Survey neither do you. 69% of those polled figured it was just fine. What is needed is some alternative space. A lounge. It would have comfortable couches and maybe a smoking area: We suggest the area outside of the Facilities Office, overlooking the main entrance to the school. Besides having sufficient space to accommodate us, this area has walls enough for additional gallery space, perhaps specifically for Foundation or 2nd Year. Let us know what you think soon, and let’s exert some pressure. The issue of space allocation requires our focused interest immediately. We have some active momentum, let’s direct it on an issue which undeniably affects us all. To the Editors: This is a cautionary tale--- I was recently hit by a car while riding my bicycle. Al- though it was a relatively minor accident, it made me realize the enormous risks involved in riding a bike in this city, and cyclists who value their lives and limbs must take at least some precautionary measures. If you start a conversation about bike accidents with al- most anyone in this school, the horrifying anecdotes start to pile up. It is complacent and stupid to assume that it won’t happen to you. Cyclists are practically invisible at night without lights and reflectors. Also, it is illegal, and Mr. Policeman will fine you. As a motorist it is infuriating to first notice a cyc- list when he is almost on your bumper. A small “Cat-Eye” lamp is $8.75 at the Mountain Equip- . ment Co-Op. It is the least you can do to save yourself hours in hospital emergency, valuable time lost to lawyers, doc- tors and insurance adjustors, and a crippled bike on top of it all. If you are really wise you will also buy a reflective vest [$9.00 at “The 3 Vets,,) and a helmet ($56.00 at the Co- Op). You may look like a goober, but better that than dead. Even a minor accident seriously disrupts your life, and makes you neurotic for weeks. Riding a bike should be a pleasure, not an exercise in fear. To keep the measures out- lined above, you decrease your chances of being involved in an accident, and having to deal with the stressful after-ef- fects of such an ordeal. Amanda Forbis P.S. Thanks to whoever came up with the bike racks at the front! They are as close to perfect as we could want. Dear Ed I was eating a Pez when me and Speck heard about the new bike racks. So I went to look at them, and ya know what? I love them, but that doesn’t mean I’d marry ’em. Thanks, Dudes. P.W. Herman Dear Editors, With all the discussion about cafeteria hours, student lounge, etc. it seems we have all missed a wonderful oppor- tunity to turn the cafeteria into a laundromat in the eve- nings. I am sure all students could benefit from this service. Goodness knows, it often feels like one. C.V. (1st year) To the Editors, This is a hot paper. Thanks for a job well done. Yours in Awe, A.F. Dear Editors: As far as [can see, we the students stand alone, our work- hardened bodies frail in the face of canary-colored tow- trucks and an administration with a stripe of like color run- ning from skull to tailbone. Abandoned to watch helpless as our few dollars are milked from our subsidized udders, or our transportation and vehicular investments exit on right wing hooks, we have been told to quit whining. Perhaps Mr.Campbell, our bursar and ersatz defender, could give up his reserved parking space to the students-- or maybe loan us his college-supplied van for field trips or to move supplies and equipment. What do you say, Brad? I thought not. Shon Franks Dear Editors Thank you for asking me to respond to the parking issue and, in particular, to a letter from a member of your Student Society, Shon Franks. Mr. Franks feels that the student body has been left alone on the parking issue; that the ad- ministration has abandoned students “to watch helplessly” and has told the students to “quit whining” without any re- gard for their collective financial situation. I would have to argue quite the opposite — that the Col- lege did not have to assume the responsibility for providing student parking, as is the situation in other urban centred colleges such as Vancouver Community College, Ontario College Art, and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, but has chosen to view the parking situation as an overall College problem which affects both staff and students. Starting last spring, several meetings were held between members of the administration of the college and staff of the Granville Island Project Management Office to explain our situation and how the new parking regulations would af- fect, in particular, the students of the College. The Chair- man of the ECCAD Board of Trustees, Mr. Keith Mitchell, also met with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Granville Island, Mr. Maurice Egan, to present similar ar- guments. A lawyer was engaged to review the College’s lease to see if the College had any right to enforce an alloca- tion of parking under the existing agreement. Unfortu- nately, this was not possible. Several arguments have been made and many possible resolutions have been explored. It must be understood that the parking proposal presently offered is somewhat of an experiment for this year. Parking rates and parking avail- ability may change as circumstances dictate. The proposal that has been outlined to both staff and students is based on a premise that the revenue raised through fees must cover the costs — parking cannot be subsidized by the College budget. Everyone who requires parking will have to pay for it. Administration and staff, who previously had access to free parking, are now being asked to pay $30 a month for the same parking. This is being done so that the parking the College is renting for students at $45 a month (Granville Is- land has offered the College a reserved block of 36 spaces exclusively for students - the normal rate would be $125 a month for reserved), can be offered back to them at $20 a month. It is clearly understood that having to pay for parking in- creases an already heavy financial load for many students. However, many staff members are also running under an extremely tight financial situation, and they are also being asked to pay. I have no personal access to the College van, and as to my reserved parking space, I am giving it up under the parking proposal and will be paying for parking along with the rest of the administration and staff. Shon, instead of being a “helpless and whining” student, come forward with your idea and I would be happy to listen to you. In the meantime, if you are worried that $1 a day - will “milk the last few dollars from your subsidized udder” you should consider selling your Mazda RX7 for a less ex- pensive vehicle — or buy a bike. fai Carapbell Bursar Golden Oldies Mini-Golf Club Tampa, Florida U.S.A. 10160 Dear Guys, Only decades ago it was agreed the atom was the irreduc- ible common denominator of the material world. Now we have ventured far beyond the atom to a sub-atomic world, such that there is no longer an irreducible matter of which to speak. Similarly, another jolting realization is our solar sys- tem is 30,000 light years from galactic center. Our sun is but one of 200 million other stars in the Milky Way alone, of which the universe contains another 100 billion similar galaxies. Yet another disturbing realization--that our atoms, galaxies and solar systems are but a product of our senses and as a result we live in a shadow world. Well guys on that note I’m submitting my membership, I’m afraid I can no longer play miniature golf without find- ing it funny in a peculiar and almost frightening way. Still friends, Larry Dear Editors, The Raku party (Oct.28) was a great success. Money was raised for the 3-D department in a fun and educational way. I think that other departments which need cash, should fol- low the same approach to fundraising. The painting department could throw a paint-by-num- bers party. Draftsmen could add to this, by preparing join- the-dots drawings. Printers could have a Xerox (or Canon) party, at which the buyer presses the button. Maybe inter- disciplinary students could find a way to make people pay to discipline inters. John Whistler To: Newspaper E.C.C.A.D. From: Susan Mann Re: “Movie Nights” I have made arrangements with the Student Society and with the T.A. and A.V to have “Movie Nights”. They will start Wed. Nov. 19, 1986 at 7:00 pm and will continue up to the end of the spring term of 1987. Every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm is scheduled for this affair. Movies shown will be from a video store and I would ap- preciate some help and response from the student body as to what they would like to see. If students wish to bring in their own videos or films, by all means, do so; just let me know so I can get the proper equipment and do advertising, etc. Thank you Susan Mann P.S.(There also may be “Theme Nights”, so watch out.) = al Nel? . The Planet of the Arts is a siileea publication from the Emily Carr College of Art and Design, funded by the Student Society. Editorial Core Naomi Singer, Virginia Achtem, Ian Verchére Typesetting Martin Hunt, Rosemary Cookson, Tipper Carlyle, Kathleen Culham, Dianne Carr Layout and Pasteup Virginia, Ian, Naomi, Bill Gillespie, John Doyle, Darla Zary, Cindy Martin, Lowell Morris, Anna-Lisa Meikle, Anna Chang : Titles Brian Shortt Graphics Contributions Margaret Bootsma,Sean Thompson, John Whistler, Dennis Burton, Peter Culley, Patti Smithson, Steve Wong, Ian, Grogon, Fred Peter Cover Lynda Nakashima Photography Kelly Wood (staff photographer), Naomi, Matthew Anderson,Sandra Lockwood, Anna-Lisa Meikle Articles, etc. Brent Beattie, Kelly Constabaris, Alan Barkley, Jeremy Bee, Pamela Tagle, Sandra Lockwood, Martin Hunt, Ellen Box, Kevin Holland, Michael Thorne, Martin Stein, Katha, Andrew Wilson, Peter Culley Zoya Niechodq Faculty Adviser John Wertschek QA AAA ‘An issue that warrants discussion is space allocation. Wild rumors are flying around the school regarding the space created by the relocation of the painting department. An attempt to inform the stu ent body is finally being made through a general meeting and by Alan Barkley’s report on page four of this paper. ‘Asto whetherstudent needs are being met ‘ous interest groups have met withthe space committee to discuss their needs. I's wo pose to knock down the cafe ‘now isthe time to make yourselves heard, Already. vari fh mentioning that they pro- ‘which also houses yours truly student society office here atthe Planet. What this amounts to isan extra 10 feet of width Does the cafete Tewould have ‘overlooking the main en eed more space? We don’t think so, a (69% of those polled figured it was just fine, What is ne omfortable couches and maybe a smoking area. We sugges ance tothe school. Besides ha rea has walls enough for additional gallery space, perhaps specifically for Foundation or 2nd Year. Let us know what you think soon, and let's exert some pressure. ‘alternative space the area outside of the space to accommodate ing sulfici The issue of space allocation requires our focused interest immediately. We have some active momentum, Jet's direct it on an issue which undeniably affects usa To the Eiitors: ‘This is a cautionary tale. 1 was recently hit by a car while riding my bicycle. Al- though it was a relatively minor accident, it made me realize the enormous risks involved in riding a bike in this city, and eyclists who value ther Hives and limbs must take at least some precautionary measures, If you start a conversation about bike aceidents with al~ ost anyone inthis school, the horrifying anecdotes start to pile up. It is complacent and stupid to-assume that it won't happen to you. Cyclists are practically invisible at night without lights, and reflectors, Also, its illegal, and Mr. Policeman will fine you. Asa motorist itis infuriating to first notice a eye list when he is almost on your bumper. ‘A small "Cat-Eye” lamp is $8.75 at the Mountain Equip- ‘ment Co-Op. Itis the least you can dot save yourself hours in hospital emergency, valuable time lost to lawyers, doc- torsand insurance adjustors, and a crippled bike on top of it all If you are really wise you will also buy a reflective vest [89.00 at “The 3 Vets.) and a helmet ($56.00 at the Co: Op). You may look like a goober, but better that than dead. Even a minor accident seriously disrupts your life, and. ‘makes you neurotic for weeks. Riding a bike should be a pleasure, not an exercise in fear. To keep the measures out- Tined above, you decrease your chances of being involved {nan accident, and having to deal with the stressful after-ef- fects of such an ordeal. ‘Amanda Forbis P.S. Thanks to whoever came up with the bike racks atthe front! They are as close to perfect as we could want. Dear Ed was eating a Pez when me and Speck heard about the new bike racks. So I went to look at them, and ya know what? I love them, but that doesn’t mean I'd marry ‘em: Dear Editors, With all the discussion about cafeteria hours, student lounge, etc. it seems we have all missed a wonderful oppor- tunity fo tum the cafeteria into a laundromat in the eve- nings. [am sure all students could benefit from this service. odness knows, it often feels like one. CLV, (Ist year) To the Editors, ‘This isa hot paper. Thanks fora job well done. Yours in Awe, A.F. Dear Editors AAs faras [can see, we the students stand alone, our work hhardened bodies frail in the face of canary-colored tow tucks and an administration with a stripe of like color run ‘ing from skull to tailbone. ‘Abandoned to watch helpless as our few dollars are ‘milked from our subsidized udders, or our transportation and vehicular investments exit on right wing hooks, we have been told to quit whining. Perhaps Mr.Campbell, our bursar and ersatz defender, could give up his reserved parking space tothe students-- or aybe loan us his college-supplied van for field trips or to ‘move supplies and equipment. ‘What do you say, Brad? thought not ‘Shon Franks Dear Editors Thank you for asking me to respond to the ssue and, in particular, to letter from a member of your Student Society, Shon Franks. Mr. Franks feels thai the stude body has been left alone on the parking issue; thatthe ad ‘ministration has abandoned students “to watch helplessly” and has told the students to “quit whining” without any re- gard for their collective financial situation. would have to argue quite the opposite — that the Col- lege did not have to assume the responsibilty for providing student parking, as isthe situation in other urban centred colleges such as Vancouver Community College, Ontario College Art, and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, but has chosen to view the parking situation as an overall College problem which affects both staf and students. ‘Starting last spring, several meetings were held between ‘members of the administration ofthe college and staff of the Granville Isand Project Management Office to explain our situation and how the new parking regulations would af- fect, in particular, the students ofthe College. The Chair- ‘man of the ECCAD Board of Trustees, Mr. Keith Mitchell, also met with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ranville Island, Mr. Ma (0 present similar r= ‘guments. A lawyer was engaged to review the College's ase 1 seeif the College had any right to enforc ve been made au possible resolutions have been explored. It must be understood that the parking proposal presently offered is somewhat of an experiment for this year. Parking rates and parking avail ility may change as circumstances dictate. The proposal that has been outlined to both staff and students i based on a premise thatthe revenue raised through fees must cover the costs — parking cannot be subsidized by the College budget. Everyone who requires parking will have to pay for it, Administration and staff, who previously had access to free parking, are now being asked to pay $30 a month for the same parking. This is being done so that the parking the College is renting for students at $45 a month (Granville Is and has offered the College a reserved block of 36 spaces exclusively for students - the normal rate would be S125 a ‘month for reserved), ean be offered back to them at $20.a ‘month, Itis clearly understood that having to pay for parking in- creases an already heavy financial load for many students, However, many staff members are also running under an extremely tight financial situation, and they are also being asked to pay. have no personal access to the College van, and as tomy reserved parking space, [am giving itup under the parking proposal and will be paying for parking along with the rest of the administration and staff. Shon, instead of being a “helpless and whining” student, ‘come forward with your idea and I would be happy to listen to you. In the meantime, if you are worried that SI a day ‘will “milk the last few dollars from your subsidized udder ‘you should consider selling your Mazda RX7 for a less ex- pensive vehicle —or buy a bike. ot Sicvel Bursar “Golden Oldies Mini-Golf Club ‘Tampa, Florida U.S.A, 10160 Dear Guys. Only decades ago it was agreed the atom was the irredue- ible common denominator of the material world, Now we hhave ventured far beyond the atom to a sub-atomic world, such that there isno longer an irreducible matter of which 10 speak. Similarly, another jolting realization is our sola sys- tem is 30,000 light years from g +. Our sun is ‘but one of 200 million other stars in the Milky Way alo ‘of which the universe contains another 100 billion similar galaxies. Yet another disturbing realization-that_our ‘toms, galaxies and solar systems are but a product of our senses and as a result we live in a shadow worl, Well guys on that note I'm submitting my membership. n afraid I can no longer play miniature golf without find: it funny in a peculiar and almost frightening way Sill friends, La Dear Ed ‘The Raku party (Oct.28) was a great success. Money was raised forthe 3-D department in a fun and educational way T think that other departments which need cash, should fol- low the same approach to fundraising ‘The painting department could throw a paint-by-num- bers party. Draftsmen could add to this, by preparing join- the-dots drawings. Printers could have a Xerox (or Canon) party, at which the buyer presses the button. Maybe disciplinary students could find a way to make people pay todiscipline inters John Whistler ‘To: Newspaper E.C.C.A.D. From: Susan Mann Res “Movie Nights’ have made arrangements with the Student Society and with the T.A. and A.V to have “Movie Nights” will start Wed. Nov. 19, 1986 at 7:00 pm and will \d of the spring term of 1987. Every :00 pm is scheduled for this af Wednesday night at Movies shown wil be from a video store and I would ap- preciate some help and response from the student body a 0 What they would like to see. Ifstudents wish to bring in theit ‘own videos or films, by all means, do so; just let me know so Ican get the proper equipment and do advertising, etc ‘Thank you Susan Mann .S (There also may be “Theme Night", so watch ut.) Y ANT BARTS TN ic dacictumcataraaile Emily Carr College of Art and Design, funded by the Student Society. 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