‘THE FEDERAL BUDGET: —

THE CONSERVATIVE GOV- ERNMENT HAS NOT LEARNED ITS LESSON

Ottawa -- In his first budget, Finance Minister Don Mazankowski claimed that ‘‘the government launched its prosperity initiative last year as a broadly based consultation process’’. Obviously students weren’t part of that process, and the prosperity promised in the budget isn’t likely to apply to them.

‘This government still hasn’t learned its lesson’’ said Kelly Lamrock, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. ‘‘All this talk about prosper- ity doesn’t mean a thing of education is left out of the picture. The continued freeze in transfer payments for post secondary education means that 9 billion dollars will be cut by 1995 and that’s bad news for thee whole country’’.

Lamrock added that the elimination of the 3% tax on

student loans is a ‘‘great victory for students, but it is

marred by the decision to eliminate the six month interest subsidy for graduating students. The govern- ment is worried is worried about students defaulting on their loans, but doesn’t the government know that more than 90% of all student borrows repay their Canada student loans? This doesn’t look atall like the great reforms students were waiting for.’’

Finally, Lamrock noted this last bit if absurdity: ‘*The decision to merge the Social Science and Hu- manities Research Council and the Canada Council is appalling. Graduate students will see it for what it is: a decision born our of ignorance, showing that the government doesn’t know what either artists or social scientists need’’.

-UPEI X-P RESS.

The construction of a new Student Union Centre

March 26, 1992.

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UPEI STUDENT CENTRE... THE -_ HEART OF THE UNIVERSITY

Something is missing at UPEI. It has been talked about by students, Councils and executives, and faculty alike, since UPEI was formed in 1969. Man

ideas have been discussed. Something needs to be done.

In 1989 a formal discussion Paper went to the presi- dential UPEI Space Needs Committee on the future space needs of the Student Union. It was presented by them SU President, Lisa Murphy. In short, the construction of a new Student Centre.

The ideal scenario for a Student Union Centre would be a complex offered asacentral gathering spot for the students, other members of the University Com- munity, and individuals from the community at large The Complex would exist to provide those social, recreational, educational, and cultural activities whic are not formally provided through the Academic Curriculum or other University Services. The build- ing could also house currently offered University serves that would have and compliment Student Unio functions and operation.

The Student Union Centre (the Barn), presently, doe: not adequately satisfy the need of UPEI students, as appreciated by the Student Union organization. The structure of the building is limited in so a=far as it does not permit consolidation of the existing services in an efficient manner. The building does not offer q the space needed to accommodate the already existing services. The current building does not lend itself to future expansion initiatives. :

would greatly enlarge the space and the scope of &

current operations with room for development. The 3 Student Centre should contain facilities and services” which are for the benefit of the entire university community. Certain facilities would be primarily used by certain sub-groups within the university. Such services possibly offered would include: A coffee shop, study lounges, hanging-out and rela Ss ing lounges, multi-purpose rooms, sub-organiZatio fe offices, and the list goes on. : | ) One section of the building would contain a license de lounge(imagine the Panther Lounge notin the s Barn!?!), another area offices for the Student Union

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