The music in a U.B.C. dorm was getting louder every evening, as student residents competed to see who had the best sound system. At times the noise continued until very late.

Finally the usually easygoing dean of students (who lived across the street) showed up during one 4 A.M. session. He never said a word – he just walked through the dorm carrying a chain saw buzzing at full speed.

The sound wars ended immediately.