Over The Edge Page 12 THE END 9 years and 14 lives, we still remember... By Nicole Larson | December 6, was the 9th anniversary of the senseless murder of 14 women at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Colleges and Universities from Coast to Coast have orga- nized vigils and march- es to commemorate this event. For many people the ceremonies have become a chance to speak out against vio- lence towards women as well as violence in general. Here at UNBC representatives from around the city of Prince George and the University itself present- ed their feelings about the December 6th Massacre and violence against women during a vigil in the Windergarden on December 4. “While teaching Women’s Studies Courses, the question, why do men do these things to women always comes up,” said Deborah Poff, Vice President Academic of UNBC, “and there is profound inadequacy to any answer.” The coordinator of the women’s society at the University of Victoria agrees December 6 has become a time to draw attention to the issue of violence against women. “On campus, the majority of incidents of violence and harass- ment are from men against women,” said Shawnah Farkas. “There is still an unde- clared war against women.” Not enough is being done to end male vio- lence against women, she added. Other presenters at the UNBC ceremony such as Jackie Baldwin, local poet and author, expressed themselves through their poetry, most of which was writ- ten specifically about the shooting. There was also a rose cere- mony in which 14 women, students of UNBC, laid red roses, one for each of the women killed - in Montreal, into a vase on the stairs of the Wintergarden. At the University of Toronto, like many other universities around the country, a ceremony was once again orga- nized to keep the issue of violence against women current. As part of the University of Toronto’s remembrance ceremony, 14 candies were lit at 12:15 p.m. on Friday one for each woman gunned down by Marc Lepine, who then took his own life. The memorial planned at the University of Toronto on Sunday also included a piano recital dedicated to the Monireal students. “It’s still very meaning- ful to many people,” said Rona Abromovitch, head of the University of Toronto’s Status. of Women’s office, who has organized at least five previous commem- orative ceremonies, “I think the memorial ser- vice now has a different meaning for different _ people.” é Other groups based out of shelters and women’s centres in var- ious cities across Canada had activities planned over the week- end to raise funds for women’s groups and charities. In Prince Research Development Opportunity The Science Council of British Columbia invests in opportunity. We've been instrumental in helping many successful BC high technology companies and students reach their goais. Our investments in post-secondary research & development come in many forms. 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During memorials, like those for the 14 women students killed — in Montreal, there is always the question of ‘Why?’ and for Andrew Burton, a representative of the Prince George chapter of Men against Violence against Women, there should not even be that ques- tion because “implicit in asking why. is_ the thought there might be an acceptable reason and there isn't.” Interview with Big Sugar lead singer Gordie Johnson ...Continued from Page 7 Q: Do you like Pepsi or Coke? Coffee or Tea? What's your favorite fermented beverage? A: | love Coke, strong coffee(especially espresso), Guinness Beer if I’m drinking beer, otherwise strong red wine, especially Italian ones. Q: is there one word you can think of to describe yourself? A: Nope, and if there is, | wouldn’t know what it was. Q: Is there anything you require when touring? A: Fresh fruit and lots of water. Q: What do you love doing when you are not in the studio or touring? A: | love to be working out on my ranch. Working on the land or on my trucks. And being out in the country with my wife. Q: Where do you see “Big Sugar” moving in the next few years and the future in general? A: | see “Big Sugar” as just moving forward with more recording and touring. And just continuing what we've been doing for the past three years: providing our fans with great Canadian music.