by Kellaine McKendrick

Although =UNBC
has finally opened its doors
upon completion, many of
the incoveniences now being
experienced were not fully
expected to such anextent.
These are affecting everyone
attending B. C's new
University, but are
particularly noticeable by
those students and faculty
transferring from other
colleges and universities
from across the world.

In comparison to
older post-secondary
institutions, the student body
is obligated to create their
own clubs and recreational
activities. However, as
students are now finding,
little previous organization
has delayed this process.
And for those clubs that have
been able to make it off the
ground they are finding that
financial assistance from the
University is extremely
limited.

Hopefully with the
formation of the Student
Association there will be

more organization, ot at least
in financial matters. This
process, too, though, has

The Prince George Campus. (Photo taken by Bob Ingraham Photography)

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been delayed and clubs are
now awaiting funds for
activities and equipment.
Understanding must be
provided in matters such as
these, for all that is required
to run such an Association is
largely underestimated.

Clubs alone are not
all that have been
unfortunately delayed,
though. As I'm sure many
have noticed, desks do not
seem to be a commonly-
found feature at the
University. Despite promises
of furniture for the first
weeks of school we have now
entered October, and not only
are we missing desks, but
also garbage cans.

Both students and
faculty alike must be praised
for their patience with all the
inconveniences required of
getting a mew University
started. Lack of furniture
and organized student groups
and clubs are just one part of
the process. Workmen and
scaffolds. still litter the
campus in abundance, but we
await final completion with
forebearance. We are proud
to be a part of B. C.'s newest
University.

over THE EDGE-Monday October 17, 1994 9

A classroom with tables! WOW! What a concept!

Drinkin’ on the job?