Media continue organizations prefer to confine their views to the middle ground with which their audiences and advertisers are comfortable.

It goes so far as to say that it is the reporters themselves who are reluctant to chal- lenge conventional wisdom.

Prof. Belanger of the department of communication at the University of Ottawa agrees with this analysis.

“*Absolutely,’’ he said. ‘‘Everyone watches the same proceedings;there is a cama- raderie among the journalists. There is a commonground -- no one wants to be the black sheep.”’ ;

Kirk Lapointe, bureau chief of the Ca- nadian Press, takes issue with PCC’s portrait of reporters. “*I get uncomfortable when peoplegeneralize about the media,’’ he said.’’

I would say that there is a great deal more independent thinking than people give us credit for.’

He also said that though there may be safety in numbers, there is nonetheless a great diversity of beliefs and backgroundeven among the reporters in his office.

The work of the PCC is, however, still valuable to Lapointe. ‘‘Project Censored Canada certainly serves as a wake-up call,’’ he said.

More important to Belanger is the aca- demic focus of the Project.’’These guys are really moving the discipline ahead. This is fundamental research,’ he added.

It is this academic focus that PCC is hoping to expand upon. Though it has not begun to do any wide-scale analysis of why certain stories are avoided, it is a possibility.

*T do think that this would be a good thing to do but it takes a lot of research time,”’ said Palmer.

PCC has recently started a database of under-reported stories in Canada. Palmer hopes that this can be used in the future to identify any recurring themes in the news Stories that are shunted to the side.

This year, however, Project Censored ia is concentrating on making its ‘‘top

0” list.

It is also trying to expand its source base. It is hoping to include more businesses, teligious and professional organizations as Contributors of story ideas.

PCC does not want to be seen as being Skewed to the left, as often happens in this type f research. “*A lot of left-wing organizations Nt out nominations [last year]. Business esn’t seem to payattention to these sort of

ngs,’’ explains Palmer.

___ If you have a possible nomination for S year’s top 10 list, thedeadline for story deas is Dec. 15, 1994. PCC is looking forwell- Ocumented pieces of journalism that have tional or international scope.

The issues involved should be ongoing

urce: The Fulcrum, University of Ottawa)

PORTS

Panthers defeat UNB in league opener

By Cindy Cameron The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers defeated the UNB Varsity Reds Friday night by a score of 102-82. Both teams looked impressive in their first league game. UPEI pulled ahead to a twenty point lead quickly. Although they were chal- lenged by the Reds in the latter part of the first half, they remained in control and had a 15 point lead for most of the second half. The Panthers offense consisted mainly of outside shooting, as they hit 19 of 38 three-point baskets. Veteran shooters Jason Kielley (18

points), Peter Lawlor (17), and Player of the Game Craig Walker (16 points, a game high seven assists) led the way with excellent support from sophmore guard Kevin Mitchell, who made 4 of 5 three-point shots. The Panthers also received strong support from their bench, proving the depth of this year’s line-up.

UNB’s top scorers were Stanleigh Mitchell with 19, and Bryan Elliot with 14.

The Panthers next home action is against ST. FX on November 19th, at 8:00.

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UPEI/Tradewinds Intramural Report

Love the movie ‘‘White Men Can’t Jump’’? Wish that you could participate in some streetwise, playground, three-on-three basket- ball? Well, wait no longer because the 2nd Annual Labatt 3-on-3 tournament is going to be held at the Sports Centre on November 18/19th. This double elimination tournament will also feature a three point shootout, and free throw contest, with the finals to be held at half-time of the Panthers game. Who’s the best trio this side of New York? Lots of prizes for the winning teams, and for the top participants in the shootouts. Call Ron ‘‘play you for your lunch money’’ Annear at 566-0715, or Curtis ‘“Nature Boy”’ Robinson for information.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

This week’s intramural basketball POW is the Flyin’ Monkeys Rob McKenna who struck for 17 points in the Monkeys win over Jessie’s Girls.

‘McKenna is a tough low post scorer and a

versatile athlete who is renowned for his play on the football field. Most importantly he is a fiery competitor who hustles to the end of every game, as evidenced by his comments at the end of the matchup with the Girls: ‘‘there’s only 30 sec- onds left, quick shot maybe we can score twice?”’

Intramural Basketball teams: " A “RY Rapid Dogs Doug's Boys George's Gigolo's Presidents Choice Flyn Monkeys Wongs Way Fighting Blue Hens Alumni Jessee's Girls Wolverines No Names Spartan's AVC Pat's Ex Rats Upcoming Games THURSDAY NOV 17 8:15 PM Jessie's Girls VS Hens MONDAY NOV 21 8:15 PM Pat's Ex Rats VS Wolverines

9:15PM - Alumni VSPresident's Choice 10:15PM AVC VS Wong's Way TUESDAY NOV 22

8:15 PM No Names VS Doug's Boys

9:15 PM Rapid Dogs VS Monkeys 10:15PM _ Gigolos VS Jessie's Girls THURSDAY NOV 24

8:15 PM Blue Hens VS Jessie's Girls MONDAY NOV 28

8:15 PM AVC VS Pat's Ex Rats

9:15 PM ALUMNI VS_ Wong's Way 10:15PM Gigolo's VS Blue Hens TUESDAY NOV 29

8:15 PM President's Choice VS Doug's Boys

9:15 PM No Names VS Wolverines 10:15PM Monkey's VS Jessie's Girls THURSDAY DEC 1

8:15 PM Rapid Dogs VS _ Blue Hens 9:15 PM Jessie's Girls VS Monkeys MONDAY DEC 5

8:15 PM Doug's Boys VS AVC

9:15 PM President'sChoice VS Wong's Way

10:15PM ALUMNI VS Wolverines TUESDAY DEC 6

8:15 PM No Names VS Pat's Ex Rats 9:15 PM Monkey's VS Gigolo's

10:15PM _ Hens VS Rapid Dogs

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*** Acting Athletic Director Barb Mullally has filed a human rights suit against UPEI, because they didn’t offer her job back to her as AD. Futhermore, they would not tell her their rea- sons, considering that she was the Selection Committees main choice for the job.

***The Lady P’s field hockey team was one goal away from playing for the AUAA field hockey championships, but lost in the semi- final game to SMU 1-0.

***Neither the men’s nor women’s soccer teams made the playoffs this year. The men’s were out of the running with time left in the season, but the women were considered a lock until their final games: a pair of losses to Memorial (whom the Lady P’s had owned in the past) which rudely bumped them out of the second season.

***Men’s hockey has continued with their high scoring ways as they beat SMU by the most unhockey-like score of 9-8 last weekend in Halifax. They have to be one of the best offensive teams this university has fielded in several years. : ***The mens b’ball team unveiled their new pressing game last weekend, beating U.Maine.Machias twice, while scoring over 100 points in both games. The P’s have always been a run and gun, perimeter team, but this year George Morrison has taken away their basketball sneakers and replaced them with track shoes. Curtis Robinson had two big 30+ games to lead the Panthers, with help on Saturday night from fifth year sniper Craig Walker with 22, and assistance on Sunday from fourth year power forward Jason Kielley who hit for 20. Everybody on the team played, and more importantly scored, as all of the rookies contributed. Sophmore forward Dougie Newson will be out for at least two weeks because of a sprained ankle which he suffered at practice on Friday night.

***The women’s b’ball team finished off their preseason schedule ona good note, as they took a pair of games from the UCCB Capers in Cape Breton. Cape Breton played the P’s tough over the course of both games, but the veteran experience of Steph Shive was one of the key factors in the two victories.

\November 15, 1994\