UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO BASKETBALL University of Waterloo WARRIORS - VS - QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY 8.15 \KlTCHENER AUDITORIUM VOL. 2 NO. 11 WATERLOO, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1962 SSE P A ATISM GROWS n n q National Liberationand 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now permitting to sub- mit that the Confederative Pact, ,beeause of its origins and the course of history is void and outdated.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 AwardedEM. Prize n n l John H. Shaw, of Hespe a fourth year meehan: er, :a1 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.