( — 29, 2004 | | . sew 6 Shinerama: A Big Success UNBC students raised more than 15,000 for Cystic Fibrosis 23> photo by Salar by Belinda Li >> Staff Writer Shinerama was once again a huge success this yéar, raising more than $15,000 for research into Cystic Fibrosis. This was UNBC’s eighth year participating in the national fundraiser, which saw more that 250 students representing more than 30 clubs hit the streets of Prince George last Saturday September 18 to raise money for a good cause by shining shoes. Last year, Shinerama raised more than $12,000 for Cystic Fibrosis. This year’s top fundraising club was the Medieval Club, which raised more than $1,000. While Shinerama is a mandato- ry event for all UNBC clubs if they wish to receive funding, students had the options of simply making a donation to the Shinerama fund, or working on another Shinerama event instead of participating in - the event held on the 18. For those students who did come out to the event, NUGSS treated them to a great time. A free breakfast, lunch and dinner was provided to participating students, as well as free Shinerama t-shirts. NUGSS also gave out tickets to the Backyard Barbeque, as well as DVD players to sweeten the deal. “T think Shinerama is important because Cystic Fibrosis is the num- ber one inherited disease that affects young people and people our age, so it makes sense for us to help this cause,” said Serena Hartl, NUGSS’ director of Campus Activities. “It’s a really good way for our clubs and students to be seen doing something positive out in the community,” said Hartl. Shinerama was first hosted in 1964, and in-the 40 years since the event started, more than $15 mil- lion has been raised by Canadian students from coast to coast. When Shinerama first began four decades ago, most children with Cystic Fibrosis did not live long enough to attend kinder- garten; today, thanks to advances made in research and treatment, half of all Canadians with cystic fibrosis may be expected to live to 37 years of age or beyond. Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and the digestive system, and is the most common fatal genetic dis- ease of young Canadians. It is esti- mated that 3,400 children and young adults have Cystic Fibrosis in Canada, and more than one mil- lion Canadians are carriers of the disease. Cystic fibrosis occurs when a child inherits two. defective ver- sions of the gene responsible for the disease, one from each parent. In the lungs, where the effects of the disease are the most devastat- ing, cystic fibrosis causes severe respiratory problems. In the digestive tract, it often results in extreme difficulty in digesting and absorbing adequate nutrients from food. - UNBC is one of 64 post-sec- ondary institutions from all over Canada that participate in Shinerama. On average, more than 35,000 students in Canada partici- pate in Shinerama. Sa, >> Photo by Becky Booth and Belinda Li “That's a lot of elbows!” Crowds of fans, girls and boys, drunk and sober (some stoned too), pushed and fought their way to the front row in order to get a glimpse of the famous SUM 41 at this year's Backyard Barbeque. You could- n't pay me to be in that crowd! Aleza Lake Research Forest in the Modern world The Aleza Lake Research Forest Society hopes to establish these facilities in about five years. by Genevieve Yoting >> Staff Writer The Aleza Lake Research Forest is managed by UNBC and UBC. The Provincial Government has granted nineteen additional hectares of Crown land to this particular Research Forest. This land grant is great news for the Forest Researchers of Northern B.C. Not only does it mean more land for researchers to. pursue their field of studies and help students gain hands-on experience ( in fields such as for- est, fish and wildlife manage- ment); The land will be used as the site for long-awaited research infrastructure, which will include living facilities, labs and class- rooms. The Aleza Lake Research Forest Society hopes to establish these facilities in about five years. These facilities will support the _ work of faculty and students with their various research projects. These projects explore climate change, wildlife habitat, forest management, the varied climate history of the area, etc). The Aleza Lake Research Forest is located 60km east of Prince George. Established in 1924, this forest was developed to provide faculty, students and researchers with opportunities to expand their knowledge about B.C.’s Northern Forests.