THE PENALTY SHOTS by D’Arcy Davis Some people have’ greatness thrust upon them; less fortunately, others have sharp objects thrust at them’ (see blurb on fencing three. paragraphs hence). Yours truly, I on the other hand, get the sports editorship thrust into my waiting lap. Don't get me wrong, I am’ not complaining I really enjoy sports (it’s the jocks I am not particularly fond of). That was a joke, in fact I’m a bit of a jock myself, my: Buffalo Sabres are currently locked in a close race for first. place with the ‘Leafs in: “Sega ‘95” and just the other night I bowled an impressive. I ul Mi e a” OA ,§ | SALES - SERVICE - RENTALS Prince George's s beet Houng Cycle Shop .273 (that is ten pin, you know the BIG BALLS). Enough about my qualifications , it was either me or Charles Hogg (news editor), and he’s not old enough to even get into a pub and watch monster truck drags, let alone appreciate their subtle nuances. I was . the obvious choice. Along with presenting all the latest scores ( in the NHL it was 0), and bringing you the big sports stories (baseball still on strike), this is the section of the paper in which you will find information regarding clubs and functions on campus. For example, UNBC has a fencing club, ergo, if you need a fence get in_touch M-C Ski Packages includes: : Karhw or Peltonen Skis OAKLEY « LEATHER BOOTS, - AUTOMATIC “HNN” BINDINGS, - EXEL PREMIER POLES, PLUS INSTALLATION IGGIAN The broctsly Bighe (tance! with them. Before you fencers (or is it musketeers?) get upset and raise a fuss, think about how much trouble I would have been in if I had used the Women’s society in my example. I’m not saying that women can’t put up a fence, I just think musketeers (or is it Swashbucklers?) would do a better job. I would like to wrap-up my first editorial with a plea for help. If you do not like what you have read here, or if you do please let us know. The sports section can always use another expert opinion (even some. bozo without a clue would be a welcome addition). Newspaper meetings are on Wednesdays “Your year round fitness store 1237 4th Ave., 562-7930 Prince George 1-800-298-7548 _at 11:30 in that little glass room across from the place that sells beer, in the middle- part of the big hall agora- thingy. Ill be-the guy that looks like he has no business being at a student newspaper meeting. -I’m not saying the rest of the staff are a bunch of geeks or anything, but you can come to a meeting and judge-for yourself. Any non- jocks (or jocks with friends that can use a computer can E-mail me at ' davisd@ugrad.unbc.edu. All of your letters are welcome unfortunately, I can’t promise that I will be able to access them (unless I make one of those nerds in the “arts” or “news” sections doit). & I could make Mr. Bettman a deal he cannot refuse. Sports and.Rec. contributers: Angelicque Goffinet Karin Fennell Robert Luke Sports and Rec Ed.: D’Arcy Davis Comments/Suggestions: E-mail to davisd@ugrad.unbe.edu. Intramurals Volleyball Drop-in Wednesday nights 8- 10 at Lakewood Elementary Thursday 8-10 at DP Todd high school Badminton Drop-in Wednesday nights 8-9 DP Todd 2 bucks (BYO racquet) HIGHLIGHT FILM Can you let Eddie Belfour know that he had better not choke in the play-offs again Chicago Blackhawks star defensemen Chris Chelios Discusses the NHL lock-out with his agent “Teflon Don” Gotti.