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VOL. 2 NO. 11 WATERLOO, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1962

SSE P A ATISM GROWS n n q

National Liberation and Que bee Students By Robert Aubin

, Faculty of Literature Universite de Montreal Conquered by force of

arms, isolated from its Moth- er Country, subjected to numerous and unceasing at- tempts at assimilation, the French-Canadian nation has always manifested an in- domitable will to survive and to flourish freely, in con- formity with its origins and its own culture.

Confederation, derived from British conquest and imperialism has placed and maintained the Quebec peop- le in an abnormal situation of collective weakness and inferiority. As a matter of fact, this regime has not been established upon the expres- sed will of peoples eonerned, but has been imposed as a law by an imperialist met- ropolis. Moreover, rights officially “granted” by the British North America Act to the French-Canadian peo- ple, to enable them to survive and to ensure their protee- cion, have been ceaselessly violaLed, and sill are, by bhe Federal Government in Ot- tawa, throughout Canada, and even in the province of Quebec.

Hence, logic and fairness are now permitting to sub- mit that the Confederative Pact, ,beeause of its origins and the course of history is void and outdated.

Otherwise, federal eentral- ization, carried out at an increased rate, having as it has a tendency to transform the so-called confederative regime into a unitary Nation- State, not only endangers the growth but also the very existence of the Freneh-Can- adian nation, already serious- ly threatened by its cultural and social isolation and by Anglo-American influence.

In this day and age, while the world over peoples are freeing themselves from eol- onial yokes and nations are claiming the right to total freedom, French Canada can no longer accept remaining under foreign economic and political trusteeship. The concept of national inde- pendence, in line with elear- thinking internationalism is as valid in French Canada as anywhere else.

At any rate, Liberation is substantiated by the History of French Canada: prepared by Confederation then by the establishment of pro- vincial autonomy, it repre- sents the normal outcome of

French Canada’s historical evolution.

Nowadays, peoples no longer require excuses to demand freedom. Because, if National Freedom is not an end in itself, it is the essential prerequisite to real growth within man and peoples.

The most important of eivie freedoms being the lib- eration of the homeland, we demand total independence for Quebec so as to enable the French-Canadian people to choose freely the course of its future.

Once its self-determination is acquired, the Freneh-Can- adian nation shall give itself through democratic means, the institutions esteemed to fit itself.

Although this grand enter- prise of National Liberation is undoubtedly on the road to sueeess, few of our men of public notoriety dare to asso- ciate themselves publicly with the Revolution. This is somewhat normal.

These men, well establish- ed on old views, reckon that although such a stand is highly desirable, indeed it is untimely at this moment for them to join the ranks. They will eventually do so when the Cause has gathered the great majority of Quebeek- ers.

Here is precisely the task that we, students of Quebec, must undertake. To the ab- senteeism of the old, dis- illusioned, half-way integrat- ed and assimilated genera- tion, we students of Quebec must substitute an aerimon- ious dynamism, to propogate within our people the logies that National Liberation bears. When we have gather- ed the total backing of our nation, the problem shall be solved. Then, the old genera- tion will join in the ranks, bringing with it the experi- ence and prestige necessary to the installation of the new regime.

Our contribution, as stu- dents, is hence vital and essential. Through means at our almost exclusive disposal (i.e,, manifestations, crowd- action, etc.), we are in a position to undertake the part that shall be determin- ing in the Revolution.

By demanding Total Lib- eration for Quebec, our na- tion rejects the pessimism issued from The Conquest and exhibits its faith in itself, derived as it is from one of History’s greatest civilizations.

Yearbooks will be on sale January 15 to January 26. This will be the final sales campaign of the year. Desks will be set up in the foyer of the Physics and Chemistry buildings as well as in the cafeteria. The price is $3.00 of $1.00 down - the balance being paid at the time of receipt of yearbook (Sep- tember) .

We hope to acquire the services of a professional photographer in the last week of January or the first one in February to take group pictures of the various organizations on campus. We would ask the various engin- eering groups to be‘organized by then.

A Return to Rio ANOTHER ABORTIVE PLEA By Malcolm Cock

I would like to share with you, some of the highlights of my recent trip to Brazil. I went to attend the (Moral Re-Armament Assembly -for the Americas, which was held at Petropolis a moun- tain resort city fifty miles from Rio de Janeiro. I flew in from New York, with four other Canadians in a Boeing 707 jet, and arrived at Rio about 9.00 a.m. Sunday.

What a change in climate! It was a hot and humid 80 degrees. We sweated our way through customs and were met by some of the M.R.A. people who drove us through Rio and up to Petropolis. This was a great opportunity for me to see the city and to observe the people. Because it was Sunday everyone was out for a day of picnicking ,and swimming. The people are quite dark skinned, rang- ing from Portuguese to Negro -and Indian. Both men and women are very good look- ing; and the children are adorable.- Rio is a magnifi- cent city. It is a growing city; there is building going on everywhere. It is a city of contrast, where poverty faints on plenty’s doorstep. Copaeabana with its tall white buildings and beauti- ful beach is only part of the picture. The other part is an ugly scene of squalid hovels huddled together. This is where the masses of labour- ers live.

It was a beautiful drive up the winding highway into the mountains. The -red soil brightly contrasted with the lush green vegetation. The air was much cooler in the mountains. At last we arriv- ed at the lovely Quitandinha Hotel where I was to spend ten memorable days, ten days which have altered my thinking and changed my life. For here among dele- gates from every continent I began to see a picture of a new world.

This conference was a re- sult of the tremendous ideo- logical offensive of the M.R.A. task force in South America during the previous six, months. The purpose of the conference was to plan a strategy to answer eor- ruption, Communism, and war, and to train men and women for this task. yr’ There were many colourful people present at the ,Assem- bly, such as: the Zengakuren students from Japan with their play “The Tiger”; the revolutionary students from San Mareos University in Lima, Peru; Mrs. Nixon, the mother of Richard Nixon; Roy Rogers and the Colwell Brothers from Hollywood; three giant oarsmen, mem- bers of the 1960 U.S. Olym- pie Gold Medal Rowing Team; U Narada in his saffron robes, secretary of 75,000 Buddhist monks of Burma; Rajmohan Gandhi,

I am fully aware that this will be another abortive plea, yet something compels me to remind the student body that it is not their privilege but their duty to support the Corgphaeus. Perhaps eontem- plation of the new year ahead,- perhaps the know- ledge that repitition remains the best teacher - whatever the compulsion, I again urge every student to contribute some form of literary en- deavour to the newspaper.

It should be evident to everyone concerned that the more material one has, the more selective one can be. Of course, the extreme could lead to much confusion, but

this is hardly my worry at the moment. Better govern- ment can only be achieved through a more active in- terest and participation in poliLiea1 life by the voting public; juvenile delinquency can only be alleviated when more citizens make a de& termined effort to engage in the struggle against this social evil. Likewise, only by means to a deeper student interest and greater student participation in the produc- tion of their newspaper, can the Coryphaeus become a more informative, better written, university paper.

Ron Hornby, Arts Editor

ATTENTION! GRADUATES Arrangements have been

made with Forde Studio to have the graduate pictures taken during the month of January. The students of St. Jerome’s are scheduled to have theirs taken from January II and 12. This means that the time from January 15 to January 30 will be reserved for the students on campus here. We ask that ALL graduates, undergrads and postgrads, consult the bulletin board on the first floor of the Physics building. Each in- dividual is required to choose the time suitable for him. The sitting will .take half an

Musi.c Room Est’d. in Annex I

The former drafting room in Annex I has been eon- verted into a music room which will house all rehearsal groups on the campus. Rehearsal Schedule :

Orchestra, Monday 5 - 6. Mixed Chorus, Tues. 5 - 6. Dance Band, Wed., 7 p.m. Male Chorus: Thur. 5 - 6. The office of Music Diree-

tor, Paul Berg, is now located in Room 266, the office wing of the Engineering building.

Any students interested in working on the yearbook who were unable to attend the meeting on Monday may contact Ruth Weir. Photo- graphers especially are need- ed.

grandson of the Mahatma; and, from down under, Miss Lynley Holyoake, daughter of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, heading a dele- gation from that country, including several Maori lead- ers.

In following articles I hope to tell you the stories of some of these people. Also, I will try to evaluate the ideology of M.R.A. and its significance in an age when the fate of the world depends upon the ideas which control the hearts and minds of men.

hour - working hours are from 10.30 - 1.00; 2.00 - 6.00; 4 days a week (Wednesday and Saturdays are excluded). A few appointments may be made in the evenings if it is absolutely impossible for anyone to make it during the day. The studio has requested that a $10.00 de- posit be made at the time of the sitting, the additional sum being received at the time of receipt of the pie- tures. Further information and price listings can be seen on the bulletin board. Any questions concerning this matter mav be directed to Ruth Weir:

Hespeler Student Awarded EM. Prize n n l

John H. Shaw, of Hespe a fourth year meehan:

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engineering student, is the first winner of the engineer- ing Institute of Canada prize at the University of Water- loo. The E.I.C. prizes of $50 are awarded annually at engineering schools across Canada to the student at each school on the basis of academic record and partici- pation in engineering soeie- ’ ties on campus.

The awards were establish- ed in 1930 and are given to students in the second last year of their studies. Purpose of the award is to encourage students to develop their interest in eties’ work.

engineering soei-

Mr. Shaw begins a three- month industrial assignment with Candaian Westinghouse Co. Ltd., in Hamilton, on December 27 and will com- plete his fourth year studies next spring. The award will be presented by Dr. D. T. Wright, Dean of Engineer- ing, and by Professor A. R. LeFeuvre of the mechanical engineering department and Engineering Institute of Canada faculty advisor at the University of Waterloo.

Page i The CORYPiiAEUS, THURSI)AY, JAN, llII 1962

? The COWYPHAEUS Published by ? the undergraduate student body ? of the University of Waterloo, under the authorization of the acting Board of Publications. Publications Office, Annex 2, The University of Waterloo, Phone SH 5-0571 and SH 3-2681 The opinions expressed herein represent the freedom of expression of a responsible, autonomous society.

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Engineering Editor : Arts Editor: Ron Hornby

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I “TAKE IT 0 LEAVE IT” By G. Whiz

“Lady, you sure have nice legs.” This was the observation of a South African negro regarding a white woman’s legs. Granted, this is not the type of thing that is usually said in public but it is hardly reason to give the author of the words eight wacks with a cane as was decreed by a local white magistrate. I can just picture history books a hundred years hence quoting the words of that negro as “the phrase which began the South African blood bath. How very objective we are about such problems here in Canada. How much would our attitude change if we had to live with such a situation.

* * * ‘* Last week at the show I saw “The Comancheros,” a

bloody saga set in the plains of west Texas in 1843. The plot is fairly standard: John Wayne and the Rangers are hot after some Indians who have been causing some unpleasant- ries among the settlers, etc. At the showdown., the Indians suffer drastic casualties a.nd from some of their expressions it is evident that they are pertrubed over this fact. Their indignation is not completely groundless because they are being dispatched in great hordes by John and his friends who have lever action rifles . . . a type of firearm not invented until about 1865.

* * * * There is a record on the “best seller” charts which. is

pathetic and then again it is pathetic. It is called, “Dear Ivan.” It is sort of an open letter dramatic monologue from a typical American to a typical Russian. The theme is: “Although our governments can’t seem to agree, you and I can agree if we only had a chance, can’t we Ivan old buddy? There is one part in the speech where the artist Comes out with a piece of humour which would make the sphinx laugh. He says, “I’m an entertainer now Ivan.”

* * * * There are many-of the greats who have answered that

final roll call lately: Hemingway, George Crabbe, Sir Thomas Beechman, Hammarskjold and many others . , . Come to think of it, I’m not feeling too well myself.

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Since the last publication of the Coryphaeus, the War- riors have played four games winning two and losing two to bring their record to 5 wins and 2 losses with a 1-2 record in league play. In their first league game at home, the Warriors lost to Assumption “Lancers” by a score of + 94-92 in overtime. Dee. 22 they travelled to Buffalo to win over Erie Tech. “Kats” by a 69-61 count. Returning after’ the vacation on Jan. 4, the Warriors downed Carleton University 86-58. In Wind- sor, they again lost to As- sumption .by 69-54. This weekend, they take on the Queen’s Gaels at the K-W Auditorium on Friday night. Sat. night at Seagram Gym, the Pioneers take on the K-W Seniors and the War- riors will meet the team from Geneseo State Teachers’ Col- lege in an exhibition double- header, and a dance will follow the games.

INITIATION - - The advent of a new term

see on campus 81 pieces of fresh cannon fodder. Who are these misguided and blighted souls who walk among us? They are bright eyed young optimists who hope to graduate as engin- eers one twentieth of a century from now. After a sneak preview of theinitiation programme, it would seem that the conveners did not give it too much thought but this is just a feint to throw our wooly little freshmen off balance. The programme will almost be over by the time you read this so I hope you pink cheeked mockeries to manhood have been enjoying yourselves. You are expected to be at the dance tonight so if you have not selected a date from the numberless hordes of beautiful girls on campus, we urge you to do . . so at your earliest con- venience. More could be said about the girls but my pre- sent mood of sarcasm is bordering on the slanderous so I will desist.

We trust that after the initiation you will be happy as a member of our little community, so busy, so full of spirit and activities.

S. Arcasm, Eng. II

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PQuestion of the Week ? * * * *

ihould student examination papers be returned after hey are marked?

* * * * Yes, with one proviso. In favour of this proposal, I can

?e two arguments: 1. A student would ge

xam if he could reread the benefit from writing an

nd misconceptions. paper, and see his errors

2. Occasionally, a student is unhappy about the grade ssigned, and should have an opportunity to either satisfy imself that the grade was deserved, or obtain a rereading f the paper.

The only fly in the ointment occurs in (2), and is due to hose students, of dubious maturity, who are prepared to I uibble for hours over one or two marks, generally unearned. n order to protect the marker from these terrors, it is ecessary to supply some discouragement.

For example, one could impose a fee, to be paid for aving a paper reread. Five dollars might be enough to iscourage the quibblers, and yet be no serious obstacle to he student who believed himself to be seriously wronged.

I certainly feel that the extra work involved in returning , apers would be justified, particularly because clerical rrors, omissions, and simple prejudice can cause unfair rades to be assigned.

Incidentally, at Waterloo, a paper assigned a failing rade is automatically reread, so the whole issue is not as urning as we might think.

Erie Manning, Faculty of Graduate Studies

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NO. R. G. Stanton, I Dept. Math.

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No. The examination is an important part of the docu- lentation for the candidates’ grades. As such it should be stained by the university. It is true that you can learn a It from the mistakes you made in the paper, but you don’t sually need the paper to tell you where you went wrong.

N. C. Lind ’ Civ. En;. Dept.

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It is childish to squabble over a few questionable marks n an exam paper. If papers were returned we would be Ireed to revert to the Elementary School approach of issecting the paper, bit by bit, exploiting and manipulating rivia into possible extra rewards.

The mind of a University scholar is flexible and imagin- tive and thus the methods of answering various questions rould be profuse. Therefore originality and freshness of pproach are to be considered when marking a paper. It rould be degrading for a professor to have his developed 3eling and acute judgment in his particular subject torn 3 shreds by mark-seeking students.

Of course, now, any result noticeably inconsistant with revious results in this and other similar subjects is looked lto and a fair decision is made.

Thus I feel that it would minimize anguish on both the art of the student and faculty by not returning final xamination papers.

David Rumpel, 3A Eng. Phys.

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