New moose on campus - Digilog at UOIT and DC - DC-UOIT
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New moose on campus - Digilog at UOIT and DC - DC-UOIT
New moose on campus Honouring students for excellence By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff Jennifer McCallum never expected to win. In fact, she even forgot tliat she’d applied. And even though licr many volunteer and leadership accomplishments make it clear wliy she, out of tliousands, was chosen, tills modest 21 year old believes that it was simply good fortune. "I’m still (lie same as everyone else in my class," she says. "I just got lucky." This fall, McCallum, a secondyear Public Relations student at Durham College, found out that she was a recipient of a Canadian Millenium Excellence Award. One of only 200 university and college students across Canada to receive the $0,001) award, McCalliiiu was surprised nol only at me fact thai slie was cliosrii, but ill llie large iiiiioiinl of money slie would lie receiving as well. The national in-course awards, established by tlie Canadian Millmium Scholarship Foundation, were distributed to post-secondary students who demonstrated excellence through academics, volunteering, and creative leadersliip. As a member of botli the 4H Club, an agricultural youth program, and Rolex, a student exchange organization, McCallum has liad (lie opportunity to volunteer and lead. Photo by Amber "Thompson RIDING THE MOOSE: Durham College Accounting student Rick MacDouga’l poses with the new moose cutout at the South Village residence on the Oshawa Campus. Martin takes a swing for CCAA gold Second-year PGM student enough of a comeback to win gold medal by one stroke. Martin attends Durham College on a golf scholarship in his second year successful Professional Golf However, his holc-in-onc on tlic seventh hole at Wolf Run in close a runs Janetville second.Martin, 5’6" tall, describes himself as the little guy on the golf team, but regards his height ;is an advantage to his game. "We (the team) were actually joking about this at Ontarios. It was so windy tlicre mat everyone was like, "awe, this wind’s affecting me so much,’ and 1 was just like ’Yeah, it doesn’t really bother me at all,’ because I’m so small," said Martin. Due to his size Martin lias a fairly compact swing, which could mean less room for error. However, Martin believes a good swing comes down to mechanics at the end of the day.. "If you know how to harness your height to your advantage, oh, you can pound it," said Martin. And pound it he does. Martin’s favourite golfers have also learned to harness their swings, but. most of them aren’t well known. The person that everyone would pick would be Tiger Woods of course, ’cause lie’s awesome, but I like a lot of no-name people just for their attitude," said Martin, He reeled off names like Jason Gore, Jon Mills; Scott McCarron and David Toms, not exactly house- season By Matty James _______ "That’s a two stroke penalty," said Tyier Martin’s opponent during (lie recent Canadian Colleges Athletic Association golf champis Martin and a teammate had inadvertently broken tournament rules by verbally cxclianging club information during play. In disbelief Martin realized his mistake and went through an assortment of emotions anger, resentment, calmness, and then motivation. But with a two-stroke penalty looming over his head, Martin was obviously disiracted as he threeputt tlie next two holes. Martin was also quick to realize if lie didn’t pull his’ game togetlicr Ills’ opponent would win the gold medal and that idea infuriated him. Regaining his composure, he played as if lie were down two strokes and shot an amazing four under par in the last six holes. In the end, Martin’s teammate was charged with the two-stroke penalty. But even if Tyier had been i penalize^ he’d ; (.all i managed i of Management. The 21-year-old said his comeback to capture gold is his most memorable moment in golf to date. through onships. r « . led Lords Chronicle Staff (lie ’ hold names, 1 1 1 Continued on Page 2 Inside P. 29 Remember Tomorrow Indie band looking fior success P. 27 Christmas Photo by Matty James ’ GOLDEN BOY: Tyier Martin, captain of the Durham Lords Continued on page 2 received a gold medal at the CGAA championships, i I> 1 1 1 1 < i 1 1 > . i > < . . i ! Gift ideas and festivities 1 1 2 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 Student receives national recognition Continued from page 1 ally. And on top of volunteering, Growing up on a farm, McCallum also works part-time at McCalluin’s interest In agriculture (lie Athletic Centre on campus, but led her to become involved in 111 says that support from her teachers early in life, and for the past four at Durham College lielps to make years, she lias been a youth leader lier busy schedule manageable. for the club’s younger members. "If it weren’t for my teachers "I plan activities and work witli being supportive," slic says, "It them specifically, and I volunteer a wouldn’t be possible." lot of my lime to go work witli tliem McCallum Is planning on using one on one and help them with (lie Excellence Award to help lier tlieir projects," she says. finish her education at DC, and While in liigli school, McQillliim says, along witli aiding her finanwent to Germany as part of (lie cially, it lias also made her more Rotary Youth Exchange Program, proud of licr volunteer work. "You never think anything of it. and upon licr return, slic became involved in Roiex. When I do it, I just do it because I Currently an executive member, like it." slic says. "You never think of McCallum works with students somebody rewarding you for it." who are planning to study abroad. McCallum is currently putting OrganlyJng orientation conferences (lie final details on a conference for for (lie students, slic assists them Rotcx, and lias just finished showwitli (lie interviewing process, bud- ing her calf at (lie Royal Winter Fair geting, and how to deal witli issues in Toronto. like homesickness. Slic also liclps to Upon graduating, slic hopes to run some activities for overseas stu- find a Public Relations job in (lie dents doing tlieir exchange locally. agricultural industry. Since a lot of (lie volunteer work McCiiIIum had applied upon ii slie participates in happens during friend’s suggestion tliat she should, school hours, McCalliiin is forced to "not expecting nnicli of anything," miss some of lier classes occasion- slie says. Pholo by Carly Jackson MILLENNIUM EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER: Jennifer McCallum, second-year Public Relations student and one of the winners of the Canadian Millennium Excellence Awards at DC and UOIT. Honouring outstanding Golden comeback for Martin Canadian students By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff Recently, ciglu students on campus received Canadian Millennium F-xcellcnce Awards, honouring tlieir outstanding volunteer, leadership, citizenship and academic achievements. Only 1,000 students received the awards, available in three dif- ferent amounts: $10,000, $8,000 and $4.000. Jennifer McCallum, a secondyear Public Relations student at DC, and Samvcg Saxcna, a thirdyear Manufacturing Engineering student at UOIT, were both recipients of the $8,000 award."It’s exciting," said McCallum, "and I appreciate it a lot." McCallum’s application focused on her volunteer work It wasn’t until tlie age of 1:1 tliat Tyier’s hockey buddies rcintroduced him to (lie game. Martin’s outlook on going pro Wolf Run would become (lie lias changed recently and lie breeding and stomping ground for lauglicd modestly before speaking his love of the game. on the subject. Witli brown liair, bliic’grcen "People ;isk me tliat all tlie (inie. eyes, a charming smile, and a calmI always thought tliat I really wasn’t ing aura, his features and tranquility good enougli, but (lie more I’ve would certainly grab (lie attention been playing witli this college, tlie of any female iftlicy saw him standmore 1’ni starting to think." ing on the First tee. Witli this year’s success, Martin’s His positive attitude on the opportunities liavc opened a frac- course carries over to the lialls of tion wider. He admits he’s not at Durham College. the pro level yet, but he thinks he "The only time lie missed class can get there if he really tries. was when he was golfing," joked lim His introduction to the game Hopps; Martin’s first year professor wasn’t the Tiger Woods fairy tale who describes Martin as industriclassic. It was more like Happy ous. Gilmore, but without the vicious When the time came for Martin swing. Like Gilmore, and many and his parents to visit Durham youths across North America, College, Lords golf coach Mike Martin’s passion for sport was on Duggan wasted little time and the me iiocK.ey rink. offered rum oiiereu hockey niiK. him a scholarship. scnoiarsnip. Continued from page 1 willi -111, ;>n agricultural oryani/.alion, and a sludcnt exchange program. McCalliiin said the award will liclp licr niiisli her education and begin a career as a PR in (lie agricultural industry. "It will help me get to wlicre I’m going to go with my life," slie said. Saxena’s application focused primarily on his volunteer work with the Solar Vehicle Team lie founded at UOIT and DC."We are designing and building a solarpowered car to compete in the 2007 North American Solar Challenge," he said. Other DC/UOIT recipients were Ashleigh Jacob, Aslilcy Schofield, Kevin Marshall, Lisa Fernandez, Lori Sinclair, and Julia Young. i "1 knew how lie could play, but 1 didn’t reali’/.e lie was that good," Duggan said.Al’lcr following iii (lie footsteps of former captain, and now profession.i", Ryan Szewerda, coach Duggan recognized Martin’s positive attitude and nanied him this year’s team captain. "1 liked tlie way lie kept it together," said Duggan. "He leads by example, lie’s not a vocal person. And lie tries to keep everyone in line and positive, even when he was in his first year." As a student Martin believes school should be enjoyed and offers his advice. "A lot of people put a lot of pressure on their school. There’s nothing wrong with it, but there’s two sides to enjoying school. You have to be sociable, get out there and get involved in things, whether it’s varsity sports, students council, any- thing." White noise speakers are added into the library to help combat music, voices and video games Ball reaching new By Mark Kalinski With the semester coming to an end, the new dean of the School of Justice, Stephanie Ball, is well on her way to reaching Chronicle Staff electrical or radio noise which when broadcast over a large area helps to dull the noise occurring in and outside of the library. "With all the people talking and the construction going on outside the library and around the rest of the school we had to instal white noise speakers which kind of hum and help stop people’s voices and other noises from disturbing peo- Many students are annoyed by the level of noise in the library and want library staff to do something about it. Kathryne Hanson, a library technician, said tliat staff have gone out of their way to be proactive on this issue, creating a silent study room ple; . . The library staff have also on the tliird floor wlierc absolute silence is strictly enforced. rearranged the soft seating into "Tlie quiet study room is moni- smaller groups to combat large and tored and anyone making an unrea- noisy group discussions.Library sonable amount of noise is asked to security guards patrol regularly, making sure the library is quiet leave.1’ Hanson said staff lias also added ivliile asking noisier students to sound masking in certain areas of keep the noise down and work (lie library, installing speakers tliat more quietly. Hanson said many students play wliite noise throughout the conw to the library for a quiet place White noise is a low volume to work, and around tills time of library. year there is a lot of work to be done. "There is. a lot going on with exams, and for some students this is the only quiet place to go study in peace and quiet" Staff are continually having to ask students to keep the poise down and have gone as far as leaving a bulletin on the school’s My Campus wcbsite. The library staff is asking students not to move around and rearrange library furniture into make shift group study areas as it leads to increased noise and can also damage (lie carpet tiles. Staff is asking that students who heed to meet in a group and participate in loud discussions book a group study room, which can be booked up to two weeks In advance, or consider meeting in a different location where a strict silence policy is not in place. Hanson said the majority ma of the noise doesn’t come from cell phones or video games but from construction and student’s voices carrying through the open concept library. "Surprisingly most of the noise comes from people talking too loud, and obviously the construction going on all around us," said Hanson. "Students aren’t allowed to use their cell phones although I guess some of them do I don’t see tliat as much." Despite (lie general conception tliat students will be louder around crunch time wlien exams and final projects arc due, Hanson said (lie busiest and loudest time of year actually comes after exams. "Post exams it definitely gets louder in here. Everybody is pretty excited and loud after they finish tlieir exams." goals at DC By Diana Greenhorn Chronicle Staff her goals. Replacing Bert Dejeet on April 25,2005, one of Ball’s goals is to establish a legal mediator wellness clinic on campus. It will be a place where students can get legal assistance. Her other goal is to continue to develop programs responsive to (lie needs of the justice field. "We liavc a really strong and committed faculty and great administrative support," she said. Ball initiated and developed DC’s Court & Tribunal/Paralegal program and became the program co-ordinator five years prior to becoming dean of (lie School of Justice. Taking the e arth to heart Working towards a healthy world for the next generations By Stephanie Wall ate," said Hembu. Dombo’s organi/ation is trying to get us to start thinking of our planet, not as a place tliat we own, but a place we borrow. It’s not ours to destroy and we can’t take it for granted any more. That’s where the idea of creating a sustainahle environment comes in. "footprint says we need to learn to use only wliat is needed (that includes water and electricity) and to live within wliat the eartli can provide for us, tliat we need to learn to provide for ourselves, and that we’ve taken enough already. Dembo said the 1990s were (lie warmest decade in the last 1,000 years and (lie carbon in tlie earth’s atmosphere is higher than It has been in ’120,000 years. The scary tiling is, lie said, It’s still rising. In Canada, we are 2Htli on a list of 30 countries for environmental performance, accord- ing to (lie Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, aliead only of tlie United States. For a country with so Dr. lion Denil)o of Ofi)i)li)rlnl brought Ills much wildlife and wilderness, it seems we presentation The Greatest Risk ofl’liem All to sure now how to exploit it, said Dembo. IJ01T on Nov. I) with llie hopes of spreading "No matter wliat we do, we are facing a Ilis message tliilt we are in need of environ- massive climate change," Dembo told Ilis audience. mental change. "We’re going to have to adapt to tills world, Ofoolprint is ;i sociiil organi/ation that is creating a coiiimoii ground for people world- like it or not." Dembo feels we can still do a lot to make a wide to engage in susiainable commerce and difference today, before common animals Demho is (lie president and CEO. His company is trying to change llic way become extinct and tlie air we breathe makes people tliink about taking care of our eartli. us sick. "We have a long way to go and a lot of They’ve only been in business since lune 2005. tilings we can do." Dembo’s Ofootprint is responsible for Some scary stuff is going on in places all over tin’ world, from drastic climate change to coming up witli tlie idea of getting large corrising water levels, from devastating earth- porations to compete against each oilier in an environmental challenge. The contest is simquakes to (lie near extinction of wildlife. But Dcmbo believes there arc tilings we ple, which of the companies can reduce its can do now to ensure a healthy world is left electricity consumption more than (lie othfor (lie next generationsA current problem is ers. The winner of tlie challenge will not only the pollution and toxins tliat have plagued the win bragging rights, but tlie money tliat was Arctic regions. Women in these areas are unable to saved by conserving the energy. Another idea breastfeed tlieir children because their food Ilis group liad was to go to the island of and water arc contaminated with high traces Vanuatu to help the people there he as aware as possible of (lie environmental stress. of mercury. People associated witli Ilis company are This is happening in places as close as Nnnavut and Alaska. In these places, the going to tlie island to equip tlie people witli occurrence of children dying before (lie age of solar panels and LED lights, a low energy one is double what it is in tlieir respective alternative light bulb, and swap them for (lie existing light sources, which arc kerosene countries. "It’s naive of Canadians to think that we lamps. This project costs about $5,000 won’t be affected as the rest of the world dete(Canadian funds), includes (lie cost of supriorates," said Dcmbo. What was once thought of as a mytli is plies and the transportation to get to Vanuatu, now an accepted scientific fact. Global warm- and makes a difference to tlie villagers in ing is real and it’s also a result of pollutants in approximately 70 huts. Tlie idea is, by offering incentives to make choices with the environour air and water. It’s causing the world to heat up and ment in mind, more people will be willing to Arctic icebergs to melt. When tliat happens, participate in creating a greener planet. Tliat (lie oceans lose the salt they need to sustain was the problem he found with the governwildlife; the water levels rise and coastal ment’s "one-tonne challenge’ in which citiregions are buried under water. It’s projected zens were encouraged to conserve one tonne that parts of Mexico and Florida will disap- of energy or more in a year - there was no pear under water, leaving the people and ani- incentive for anyone to take part. Dcmbo says tlicrc arc some great ideas mals that reside tlicrc homeless. If the snowbirds wlio rest there have nowhere to winter, out tlicrc, but unless we all work togetlier, they won’t come to fruition.The ideas of a where will they go? "We live in a very delicate environment. group like Grecnpeace and those of David The amount of destruction we did to our envi- Suzuki mean nothing unless tlicy act togethronment is now beyond what it can regener- er." As an assistant professor of Physics at Chronicle Staff THE GREATEST RISK OF THEM ALL: Dr. Ron Dembo of Ofootprint visits UOIT hoping change the way people think about taking care of our earth, to ensure a healthy world for upcoming generations. UOl’l’, Peter Berg has a great improve it. "Organic food is more expensive, but it’s higher quality food and wliat I save in transportation, I spend on food. Environmental change is not only for (lie ricli. Berg also creates awareness of (lie stress (lie planet is under. The Dean of (lie Science and Professor at UOIT, Williiun Smith, also feels tlierc’s a lot we can do to help create a greener eartli. He’s encouraging faculty rescarcli and lobbying for change. "In general, we can make people aware of these issues, but don’t be belligerent, be thoughtful," said Smith. ishable food items. gatlier (lie food and on Dec. 18 in Chronicle Staff____ The boxes will be located in the conjunction with (lie Osliawa Student Association office, student Kinsmen Club, will pack (lie hamDurham’s annual food drive is services offices B205, security pers and deliver tliein to families in off and running again tills holiday office, bookstore, Simcoe cafeteria, need, Packing will take place in E.P. Marketplace cafeteria, UA atrium, season. Tlie Student Association, along UB cafeteria, Alliletic complex and Taylor’s beginning at 9 ;i.m. Volunteers are needed for witli faculty, staff and students, lias student services in the Whitby (lie packing. drive, to intended campus, organized Interested students are urged to All faculty and school represenraise money for students witli families who may need some extra tatives, class presidents, clubs and contact Kathryn Brcmner, office other groups are urged to help stu- manager at the Student help for Christmas. Soon, (lie campus will be scat- dents in need wlio may rely on this Association, at Katliryn.bremntered with decorated boxes, assistance. [email protected] or by phone at 905721-0457. Association will Student The for of collection non-perdesigned . "I cycle to work or take tlie bus," said Berg. "1 chose to live near a very busy bus depot and my next liousc will be even closer to a bus stop. I heat only two of tlie five rooms of my house. I use energy-saving liglit bulbs, and 1 buy organic groceries," he said. Helping those in need By Jesara Cocks interest in llie earth’s future and does what lie can to lielp "Instead of buying coffee in paper cups, bring a reusable mug. Start projects, take small steps." Dcmbo thinks we have a great big green campus at Durham College and UOIT and we have to do our part to keep it that way. Witli (lie help of the faculty and scientists wlio arc applying a lot more research to rind solutions to these environmental issues around the world, we should be able to make a difference. "1’ni really intrigued by the students of this eartli," said Kamiel Gabriel, Associate Provost of Rescarcli and Graduate Programs wlio was on hand to thank Dcmbo for his presentation. "As a group, small changes will amount to a big one." Dcmbo said tliat our lives won’t be affected directly by the climate change and rising water levels, but the lives of our children and grandchildren will be. He said we have to act now in order to preserve (lie planet we arc leaving to them. Spread the Christmas joy By Jesara Cocks Chronicle Staff Toy registration is also available through tlie Salvation Army from Nov. 2B until Dec. 9. Toy registration must be done in person at tlie Salvation Army office, 45 King St. E. Osliawa on tlie upper floor. Tlie office has daily hours of 9 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Parents arc required to bring photo ID, recent income statement Association office, located on (lie and a health card and birth certifisecond floor of the Student Centre, cate for each of their children. Students with questions can 1 lours are 9 ii.m. until 5 p.m. Forms will be available until Dec. contact Kathryn Brcmner, 905-721- Durham and UOIT’ students with families can look forward to a little extra liclp this Christmas. Tlie Student Association, in conjunction witli the Kinsmen Club, lias set up a food hamper service again this year. Registration for (lie food hampers Is now available in the Student 9. 0457. 4 THE CHRONICLE November 22. 2005 TO CONTACT US WE’RE IN ROOM L223, OUR PKONE NUMBER IS: 721.3068 (Ext 3068) PUBLISHER: Robin Pereira EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose AD MANAGER: OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: [email protected] Bill Merriott The first rule of Fight Club is Prime time violence is just a few clicks away Violence on television lias long been a target in debates about (lie psychological impact it can have on people, especially children. But violence on television continues. In 200’1, the Ultimate Fighting Championship launched its television progroins, The Ultimate Fighter and UFC Unleased on Spike TV, adding something to primetime television every night (hat liad previously been restricted to Pay Per View. Heal fighting to be viewed as entertainment and followed as sport. Much like the gladiators of ancient Rome, tlic Fighters in a UFC match attempt to inflict as miicli damage on tlieir opponents as possible and arc liailed as heroes. Many might say it is for mature audiences only and therefore the finale of The Ultimate Fighter II slioulcl never have been presented on a Saturday night at nine o’clock. Of course, the broadcasters realize tliat millions of children age eight to 12 spend their Saturday nights watching television. The Ultimate Fighter lias popularized UPC and integrated it into regular television viewing. Soon Matt Huglies and Chuck Liddell will be household names. Parents who worry about their children watching professional wrestling will be far more concerned when they see The Ultimate Fighter. Studies have shown violent television can affect llie behaviour and of cliildren. development Broadcasting The Ultimate Fighter on prime-time television was a mistake because many children are likely to become avid fans. Psychological research has revealed three major effects repeat- ed exposure to violent television can have on cliildren. They may become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others. They may be more fearful of the world around them. They may be more likely to behave aggressively toward others George Gcrbner, dean of the School of Annenberg Communication at (lie University of Pennsylvania, performed a study in wliicli about 100 prc-scliool cliildren were observed both before and after watching television. Some watdied cartoons that had high levels of violence and others watched shows tliat didn’t liave any. The researchers noticed the children wlio watdied violent sliows were more likely to strike out at play- «fi^U& mates, argue, disobey authority and were more impatient than the children wlio watched non-violent pro- grams. In 1960, University of Michigan psychologists Leonard Eron and Rowcll Huesmann embarked on a landmark study of more llian 800 cight-ycar-olds. They found cliildren wlio watched many hours of violent television engaged in more aggressive behaviour on the playground and in the classroom. Eron and Huesmann checked back with these students 11 and 22 years later. They discovered the aggressive cight-ycar-olds had grown up to become more aggressive as adults. They had greater troubles including domestic violence and more traffic tickets than their counterparts who did not watch as much violent television. arcly have such levels of extreme violence been readily available to children. When UFC hit prime time, it brouglit tournament fighting to mainstream television. Children wliose parents won’t order it for them on Pay Per View or wlio would not otherwise be aware of EDITORS: ADVERTISING Mark Arike, Sheena Arnold, Ashley Barr, Kristan Billing, Scott Bremner, Ashley Buchanan, Jesara Cocks, Matt Collison, Chris Combley, Danielle Cowie.Colleen Doyle, C31*tOOniSt: William Irving ;:-< sS^.li’^’:. ..w ;".,; The Chronicle is published by the Applied Arts Division of Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L7, 7212000 Ext. 3068, as a training vehicle for students enrolled in journalism and advertising courses and as a campus news medium. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college administration or the Board of Governors. 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Tawny Stephen, Ashley Taylor, Derek Thompson, Stefanie Tschirhart, Kathryn Walker, Sanique White, Affi6BimPfififiyW^^^ .(PHOTWBfllWB^i^AIJ^^ "li|H.n,; -|i.ih).| Lf.i.r t-(,l’( II (ril / ((,l’l|,i-:110’’ ’)<>!. r\’\ . ’,., , .,.-.;; THE CHRONICLE OPINION Re ality TV not re alistic The dictionary defines reality as "the i]ii;>lity or slate of briny actual or trill.’." [filial definition is tine, il must not apply to reality ’IV. When reality ’IV shows are being produced, camera operators slioot several thousand hours of footage, most of which never make it to air. Iklitors skim through the dramatic, tension nilcd moments ;ind put tliem on tape. Tlie drama and tension is then broadcast and packaged as (lie ’IV show. Why is (lie show produced tliat way? Simple, drama sells. Networks sec drama in a show and they produce it, then they show it to advertisers wlio pay thousands and sometimes millions of dollars to have tlicir business, products or commercials sliown in the timeslol where (lie show airs, Producers cast for type. On (lie majority of reality shows tlierc are always (lie southern farm boy or girl, the elderly man who was a war hero and (lie good looklng-models and actors who believe tliat being on a reality show will bring them (lie fame they have sought. On ever)’ reality show remiioii special I’ve seen, (lie season’s winner is given (lie pri/e and (lie host talks to contestants wlio always mention upcoming projects they have in (lie works. On (lie .show there may lie a con- producers view as a villain and there may also be a contestestant (lie In addition to the oilier fnotiige viewers don’t see is (lie footage of the nice guy swearing at his or lier fellow contestants for doing a terri- Itiirneit lias beeii involved witli die creation of many reality sliows, ble jol) on the task llial the group liad to complete. On llie reunion show at die end of every season die producer sliows die audience footage tliat didn’t make the show of die contestants acting differently than they did on air. Where is die reality In die reality sliow then? Tlie reality is dial producers can create any reality tliat suits them, the broadcaster and die advertisers. If producers were producing a reality sliow they would sliow all of (lie footage and then let tant they think of as (lie hero, or the viewers make up tlicir minds. Even (lie producers admit dial nice guy. The producers go about putting all die footage of the liero or reality ’IV Isn t always reality. A few nice guy being nice and all (lie years ago, Survivor’s executive producer footage of the villain doing bad tilings. And then viewers sec die Mark Burnett used people oilier than die Survivor contestants wlien final product. What viewers don’t see, howev- some aerial footage of a task was er, are (lie many hours of (lie villain sliot. Buniett had footage of (lie smiling, laughing and getting along actual contestants competing in die witli his or tier fellow contestants. task, but not froni tlie air. . including The Apprentice, lie and others have made a lot of money off die basic reality television episode format. According to Internet Movie Database, Burnett lias produced ;1-1 reality sliows listed under Ills writer nimography. He is credited witli developing and creating seven reality sliows. I’ut tliat togetlier witli (lie multiple seasons they run and lie’s making a lot of money, He also directed two reality sliows. The formula is simple. Two teams compete in a task, tlie winning team enjoys some kind of prize and one player from (lie losing team is cut, or leaves (lie house in the case of Big Brotlier. The key ingredient missing from most reality shows is some clement of reality. Wlien was (lie last time any student on campus went to (lie Amazon to "outwit, outplay and outlast" for a chance to wlien a million dollars? Reality shows arc, in reality, game sliows witli exotic locations. Pimp my decade , dude Imagine for just a moment tliat we’re back in (lie 1980s. Instantly, just at (lie very mention of the decade, all sorts of fun, quirky tilings come to mind: Hulk Hogan, leg warmers, big Iiair, Michael Jackson, Dcgrassi, spandex and lioop earrings. Even tliose wlio didn’t grow up in die 80s can certainly recall the pop icons, music and fashion. How about me ’60s? Tlie liippie movement, GI loe, Gilligan’s Island, the Beatles, thick wirerimnied glasses. Imagine almost any recent decade and all sorts of nostalgic mementos tliat defined die time present themselves. But what will have defined us wlien we reflect on this decade in 2010? MSN, iPods and camera phones? Terrorism, (lie War in Iraq, natural disasters? We live in an era of the mundane, the mediocre, and it’s unusual for anything to stand out as memorable. Fashion changes from month to month, retro trends from die ’70s keep coming back and one week colour co-ordinated vclour jogging suits arc in and die next it’s destroyed jeans and ribbed tank tops. Uniqueness is lacking, there’s no defining movement dial’s exciting and fun to be part of, just a bunch of sub-groups, misfits and elitists. Take our music of today, for example. It has no staying power, no classic feel that will endure die course of time. Where are our Beatles and Beach’ Boys? We’re settling for countless niadc-on-lelevision Canadian and American Idol-stars and actresses-gonc-musi- Lindsey Evanoff movies and becoming new again. The decade of 2001-2010 will not be reflected as a time of cultural growtli and glorious media. Instead, we may look back on (lie dull Iiaxc of tlicse years witli a sense of loss and regret, asking ourselves wliat die hell we were wasting our time on. We’re in years of economic prosperity and emotional depression, of fake tans and plastic surgery. We’re in years wlicre die ones wlio preach die loudest are (lie ones who know the least, celebrities telling us to donate to the needy while (lieir Mcrccdcs collections collect dust in their ciglit-car garages. We’re living in years of paranoia and propaganda, where every day could be another 9/11, and die threat of global terrorism, whether it’s real or imagined, lias people living in fear. Cliild porn is on its way to becoming art, cians. We’re settling for music led by the manslaughter is the new murder and tliird throngs of Theory-of-a-Nickcl-Creed-by- graders already know die intimate details of Default cookie-cutter bands. Instead ol’hippic movements we liave vegetarians righting for animal rights, instead of Bewitched and I Love Lucy we’re watcliing Pimp my Ride and America’s Next Top Model, and old television shows are being made into reproduction. It’s true we still have five years to go, so tlicre’s a chance something miraculous could still happen to save our decade, and it is said tliat history repeats itself. Let’s liopc. Too many Timmy Ho Ho s To walk through urban streets in Ontario and not pass a Coffee Time, Tim Horton’s or Starbucks on almost every block would be an unusual experience to say (lie least. Coffee and doughnut shops, especially Tim Horton’s, liavc grown in popularity at a seemingly it tliat this province and especially (lie Greater Toronto Area are so reliant on tliem? exponential rate in Ontario. Tlie first Tim Horton’s opened in Lindsay Hamilton in 1964, and served coffee and doughnuts exclusively. Now, witli an expanding menu of sugary treats and even full meals, Tim Horton’s lias become a symbol of convenient service at a reasonably low price something many people look for above anything else. This could he part of the reason why sonic Ontarians feel the need Moore Before I go any further, here arc (lie numbers: There are 2,540 Tim Horton’s to visit a Tim Horton’s morning, stores in Canada. More than half of tlicse are In Ontario (1,385). Next to noon and night. But why docs Ontario have so Ontario, Quebec has the most at many Tim Horton’s locations com- 296 locations. From here the numpared to anywhere else, and why is bers drop considerably. Ontario’s thriving metropolis areas with their hurried officeworkers and the like, including Toronto and its surrounding suburbs are busy communities that rely on fast food and quick, easy caffeine fixes to get people through the day. Tlie addition of die Tim Horton’s drive-through is an added convenience for early-morning commuters and students on their way to class, and witli Tim Horton’s locations popping up in plazas and on so many street corners, people almost never have to go out of their way to find one. Coffee shops are placed in and around schools, service stations and even in book and department stores because we will stop for a coffee at any time of the day and in anyplace. When I was young there was one Tim Horton’s and perhaps a couple of oilier coffee sliops in Ajax, my hometown. Since then about 10 other Tim Horton’s with drivcthroughs liave opened and about another half-dozen smaller shops. Now, we can’t imagine wliat our lives would be like witliout these places. As a coffee lover, I too am guilty of taking advantage of tliese stores. So, by no means can 1 criticize the caffeine-fuelled lifcstyle we’ve all become so accustomed to. But die mystery still remains. As Ontario is not (lie only province in Canada witli big city business-people and thousands of commuters, as well as busy students and regular coffee drinkers, why do we liavc die greatest number of coffee shops by far? In addition, will we finally get tired of looking at all tliese Tim .Horton’s stores and. say enougli is enougli? November 22, 2005_5^ Give us a break. . . in the fall Stress is something that can consume a student and it is heightened twice during a semester, first during midterms and later during (inals. One break that students look forward to for relief from this constant agony is reading week, the break from (lie mundane day-to-day activities tliat students face. Tlie question is, do students need a weeklong break In October or is Thanksgiving long weekend enougli? Students are likely to agree lliat die Thanksgiving weekend is not long enougli. The weekend is not only filled witli family activities, but it is also die first weekend tliat first year students are able to travel home and greet llieir friends from to sec friends wlio liave gone tlieir separate ways to different universities and colleges. It’s not enough time for students to catch up on work and catch up witli family. A break would be widely accepted during die fall semester, as students need an escape from die classes tliat take over their days so they can focus on assignments that normally take over tlicir nights. Although reading week in February is wlien many students retreat to warm climates in order to escape the bitter cold winter. It is also a time for students to focus on the second half of the semester. It is chance to catch up on work and reading- Having a week long reading week in the fall as Trent University lias would lielp students face die upcoming work and alleviate die stress for one week of trying to finish assignments and attend classes at the same time. Of course implementing a reading week into tlie fall would mean adding a week on to (lie fall semester. If the week was added on to the beginning of the semester than students who work a fulltime job in the summer would lose a full weeks worth of pay, but it might be less noticeable as other colleges such as Algonquin College in Ottawa also start a week earlier. On the other hand if die week was added onto (lie end of (lie semester than students would be losing a full week from their Christmas break. Therefore die question is, if having a reading week during die fall semester mean adding on anollier week at tlie beginning of the semester is it worth it. Although tilis is an individual preference starting a week earlier at the beginning of the semester would be worth it just to liave a week witliout classes during the semester to catch up on assignments. 6 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 B lo o d clini c hu ^e succe s s By Carly Jackson Canadians who require blood cadi year may find themselves waiting for long and dangerous periods of time to obtain it, or they may never Chronicle Staff Durham College, U01T, and Trcnt((?Durham students recently took part in an activity both foreign and extraordinary to (heir normal academic schedules; they were saving lives. Two hundred and ninety one lives to he exact. And ilu’y were doing it oul of the kindness oftlieir hearts. On Nov. -I, (lie Student Association, In collaboration witli Canadian Blood Services, lield a student blood donor clinic in the gym. An annual event on campus, (lie clinic proved to be (lie most successful one yet. "The clinic was very well attend- receive it at iill. This is why Canadian Blood Services, and staff like I larris and Manning, believe in llic’ importance of liolding clinics spec’Tically for students and involving them in the donating process. And it was clear that students attending the clinic got (lie mes- _ _ _ Harris was extremely pleased witli the amount of blood collected, and was delighted to see so many first-time donors. And u’KJi 2[} stiiffoii-li.iiid, from registered nurses, to phleboioniisis, to clinic assistants, Canadian Blood Services made sure that any feelings of anxiety were quickly put at case. T was a little nervous," said first- _ ed," said Canadian Ilfood Services clinic recruitment co-ordinaior Sue Harris. "\Veliadl;»-lalleiulllie clinic iind collected .l)7 unils." By donating one unit of blood, students were alile lo save up ID tliree lives, said ((arris. li.icli 150 millilitre donation, or one unit of blood taken, contains three major components: red blond cells, plasma and plaltlels. Ked blood cells are used to help surgery and anemic patients and accident victims, while plasma is used for burn patients, and platelets are used to treat cancer patients. ;ariy Jackson BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Clinic supervisor Margo Manning attends to donor Francine Zega, first-year Office Administration student, at the campus blood donor clinic on Nov. 4. "We can make die riglit decision and continue donating, and liclp out our fellow Canadians," slie said. Currently, ever)’ minute of every day someone in Canada requires blood, and yet, less than-4 per cent of eligible Canadians donate. With (lie need for blood and blood products on (lie rise, and witli such inadequate replenishment, Canada’s blood supply is quickly decreasing, making it imperative for students to donate and become regular’ donors if they’re not already. "They’re going to be our future donors," said Margo Manning, Canadian Blood Services clinic supervisor. As (lie Canadian popu- Number one paramedic program supply. If this doesn’t occur and Canada’s blood supply continues to that’s going to create future donors," she said, and (lie clinic time donor Sue Liptrot, a Human allows them to do so. General Arts and Science stuResources Graduate Certificate student, "but the staff is exceptional." dent l.uba Senkiw, unlike most firstThey explained everything in detail, time donors, wasn’t nervous, and she said, helping lier to relax and instead, looked forward to donatfeel comfortable. Liptrot also ing. "I find it important to give," slie thought tliat having a blood donor clinic specifically for students was a said, explaining tliat the clinic provides students with the opportunity great idea. "It’s important for students to to begin a lifelong process of giving develop a pattern of behaviour blood. lation gets older, we need new students to become donors in order to refill and maintain the blood supply, slie explained. Canadian Blood Services has estimated that 80,000 new donors, on top of regular ones, will be required this year alone simply to maintain Canada’s current blood By Dave Synyard quality education; it’s a real accomplishment," said Moran. A big part of getting tills award comes from tlie way tlie course is taught. Tlie class consists of theory and labs like any oilier Students of Durham College’s Primary Care Paramedic program will now be able to save lives all program, but the real life experience is what matters over Canada after receiving accreditation in late most. A big part of the program is die extensive clinical October. "We are now identified as number one for all col- teaching where students go to emergency wards so leges and as leaders in (lie field in Ontario," said Melody they can learn and practise llieir work. Moran, director of Business and Industry Development Tlic most important of all experiences is the rides in Services. an ambulance witli experienced paramedics. To pass the course a set number of liours must be The program was started by Moran and others about five years ago and lias been working towards completed in tlicse real-life experiences. accreditation since tlic beginning, knowing tliat it was Wliilc students arc out in (lie paramedic environacliicvable. ment they liavc faculty from Durham there to make Tlie process began with an audit by (lie Canadian sure they’re doing tilings correctly and sign them off to Medical Association lliat took three days to complete. show tlie task lias been completed. "Once we graduate we can go anywhere in Canada, The procedure involved examining files, curriculum, any other part of tlic program, as well as interviewing everyone knows what education we have," said Julic Pclissier, a second-year Primary Care Paramedic stufaculty and students. Durham College proved to be worthy of this presti- dent. Moran said this accreditation is well recognized in gious award. It also, means (lie program meets national (lie HMS world. standards ip education and outcome. It will help (lie students start careers, and graduates "These students have to be very good," said Moran. will have a better chance at landing a job in tliat field "The faculty are tlic best and second to no one." This will give (lie college a liuge status boost In tlic compared to those who aren’t accredited, "We want our students to liave something over any paramedic-training field and give students a huge primary care paramedic in Ontario and they will have opportunity to find work. "I’m I’m reafly reaflv proud to be part of a team tliat provides a what we wanted for them," said Moran. Chronicle staff decrease, the thousands of sage. T think anyone tliat can donate should," said lulic Lovasx, first-year Human Services Counsellor student and a regular blood donor. l.ovasy. said her program is all about saving lives, and donating blood just makes sense to her. Slie added tliat having a clinic for students on campus encourages lliose wlio wouldn’t normally do so, to donate. "It lielps students wlio don’t have (lie time available and can’t travel off-campus," slie said. But whatever reason it was tliat persuaded students to participate in lllis year’s clinic, wlietlier out of tlie convenience of location or otherwise, (lie success of having a blood donor clinic on campus is undeniable. This year’s clinic was successful for many reasons, said Adam Thorn, vice-president of (lie Student Association, but he felt it was the "whole-hearted nature of our students, who understand the meaning of community spirit and helping those in need" that proved to be one of (lie biggest influences. Another clinic will be held in the gym again on March 3, offering an opportunity for those who didn’t donate tills time but would like to, to do so. Appointments can be made by calling 1-888-2-DONA’IT:. "It is my belief that tlic second clinic will be even better, and tliat we can continue, to build on our success," said Thorn. And if the success of (he clinic on Nov. 4. is an indication of tilings to corne, Durham College, UOIT, and Trent(n)Durham students will continue to make the active choice to become regular blood donors, and will be on their way to decreasing Canada’s existing blood supply shortage, doing their part to save lives. More funding for post-secondary By Lisa Power Chronicle Staff More funding is available for post-secondary education in Ojitario since the announcement of a new bursary program, according to Dr. Gary Polonksy, president of UOIT and DC. Cliris Bentley, the Minister of and’ Colleges Training, Universities said a new trust will make up to $50 million available for student bursary assistance every year and expand (lie fundralsing capacity at colleges and universities. Tlie idea behind tlie money is to match private and corporate cash doiiations towards donation funds. The income generated from donation funds is expected to make an additional S5 million available each year in bursary assistance, increasing the number of bursaries by 2,700 each year. The funding will be directed colleges and universities that liavc donations of less than $1,000 per student under the at government’s former Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Bcntlcy said those schools will receive tlirce-to-onc dollar matching from tlie government for every dollar raised above their historic average for in) to three years or until the school readies the $1,000 per student threshold. THE CHRONICLE CAMPUS NEWS Durham enrolment rising because students confide By Diana Greenhorn met ;it Queen’s Park during (lie annual Ontario College Week to profile what colleges are they’re well treated, and it’s a friendly, caring kind of place, and tliat our programs have good repu- Kducation That’s Worth More, ran from Nov. 7 to 11 to boost enrolment. Balenko says they did a lol of advocacies to ensure mat colleges are getting their fair sliare, letting (lie public know what colleges do Ontario, despite (lie l.» per cent and liow they connect to (lie ecoenrolment decline in llie rest of the nomic development of (lie region. province. "You just can’t stop witli (lie Hae ""I lie enrolment is certainly a lot report, it lias to be an ongoing bigger tliiin last year," says Bev process," she said. Balenko, cliief operating ofllcer of Thanks to having one of (lie Durham College. "Students have highest grad employment and stuconfidence in us, we’re offering dent satisfaction rates, DC has tliem (lie programs tli;it (hey want- experienced liigli growth, says ed to take." Balenko. "Students said they got a Representatives from all Ontario good feeling wlien they came liere, year, and that may draw in new people wlio would not conic liere otherwise. Slie said die rest of Ontario may be experiencing an enrolment decline because college programs are not getting much emphasis, and universities may be experiencing a decline as well. "I’eople arc taking a year off as well, whether it’s to work or go hack to school. 1 think they call it (lie victory lap. A lot of people are going back to high school for another year. We’re not getting people right away, but hopefully eventually we colleges Chronicle Staff (toing. ’(’lie campaign launched by tations." Aren’t you glad you chose the Association of Colleges of She added that die college will Durham College? According to the Applied Arts and Technology tilled he offering six new programs next latest Ontario enrolment cl;it;i, enrolment grew 2,»3 per cent lllis rill) over last ye;ir, bringing our population to over 5,1100 full-time ainl 2:1,000 part-time students. DC now ranks second (n will." November 22, 2005 Uxbridge campus gets 2005 Minister s award By Jesara Cocks Chronicle Staff Durham College staff members have been rewarded for (licirstta’c.s-s »i helping students rind jobs over die last year. Tlie lot) Connect site at the college’s Uxbridge campus was awarded llie 2005 Minister’s Award for excellence in service. The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities recogni/ed (lie site as one of (lie top nve job connect services in (lie province. Tlie service provides employment services and support to people Id to 24 years old; some selected services are available to adults over 25. ^im LutesMcKay, manager of community employment resource services at Durham College, said it was ’ an honour to be recognized as one of (lie lop five job connect sites in tlie province. "Tlie award recogni/es the extremely hard work and dedication of the lob Connect te.’ini in addressing some of (lie challenges tliat youth face In finding and maintaining employment," Lutes-McKay said in a recent media release. This year llie service exceeded objectives, including tlie number of young people served and placed, (lie number referred to outside community programs and employabillty of tliose wlio have used (lie program. Tlie (oh Connect service liad from support Uxbridge Continuing F.ducation and the rmployment community resource centres in Brock and Port Perry. L et ^s talk ab out sex By Blake Wolfe Chronicle Staff On Nov. 3, renowned sex educator Sue Jolianson brought lier speaking tour to Durham College, - welcomed by an audience ready to discuss lohanson’s favourite subject. The Talk Sex Witli Sue Tour, n;inied after Joh.inson’s newest TV call-in show, drew a large crowd to (lie DC Athletic Centre for the two-hour presentation, wliere Jolianson was ushered on stage witli enthusiastic applause. "Don’t get too excited we’re only talking about it (sex)," Jolianson remarked during her presentation. Jolianson’s animated presentation dealt primarily with (lie basic sex education available in elementary and high schools, and the misinformation that spreads as a result. ’A good part of johanson’s presentation was Une carriere dans les Forces canadiennes, c’est plus qu’un simple emploi. Nousvousoffrons: a wide range of careers in professional fields and technical trades specialized training un vaste choix de carneres dans des domaines professionnels et subsidized education techniques une formation specialisee To find out more about our part- and full-time career opportunities, visit your local Canadian Forces recruiting centre. Photo by Blake Wolfe SEX WITH SUE:Sue Johanson gave sex advice at Durham College/UOlT, on November 3. (lie colourfully named Royal Jester and Opalescent Pearl. Slie couldn’t help but blurt out at cer- lege and university campuses this regularly discussed sex toys on tain points in Jolianson’s presen- fall. Jolianson lias been involved her Sunday Niglit Sex Show, in a tation, sucli as when (lie subject of in sex education for over 30 years, segment of the program called tlie tlie clitoris was brought up. having previously worked as a Jolianson wrapped up her presentation by answering audience questions. Although questions were submitted . to Jolianson anonymously, a few students Want a career that’s more Forces offer you: nobody’s home?" Jolianson joked, when discussing the lack of sensi- Pleasure Chest. UNE CARRIERE DONT JE SERAI FIER than just a job? The Canadian spent dispelling sexual myths, sucli as tlie societal emphasis pul on penis si/e, in her frank and humourous speaking style. "What’s the sense of a 12-inch schlong banging around when tivity in the top two-thirds of the vagina. Jolianson also discussed differences between male and female arousal and orgasm, and emphasized tlic dangers involved in ana! sex, a behaviour which Johanson said "terrifies" her, due to the increased risk ofSTD infection. There’s so much we did not tcacli you," Jolianson said. Jolianson also gave lier advice and opinions on various sex toys tliat slie brought witli lier, such as A CAREER nnaKE PRIDE IN "She’s discovered hers," nurse in a birth control clinic, as Joliiinson said, in response to an well as in radio and television enthusiastic "I loll yeah!" from one hosting various sex education female audience member. programs, sucli as (lie well-known The Talk Sex Witli Sue Tour Sunday Niglit Sex Show, which continues to visit Canadian col- llnishcd airing In 2002. STRONG.PROUD. TODAY’S CANADIAN FORCES. Canada une aide financiere pour vos etudes Pour en savoir plus sur les possibilites de carrieres & temps partiel ou a temps plein, rendez-vous dans un centre de recrutement des Forces canadiennes pres de chez vous. DECOUVREZ VOS FORCES DANS LES FORCES CANADIENNES. 1 800 H56.MHH wwv.rorres.Bc.cii .i.S^’.t;^, IT ^S^I^-S uxsassasss By 7 Re memb rance o n c ampus By Mark Arike something tliat Polonsky would Chronicle Staff like to see. Mike Vandeiiherg, a third-year Sports Management student was at (lie ceremony to pay Ills respects Students anil staff gathered at (lie Rcinciiibr;iiicc Day Ceremony licid on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Atlilctic Centre to remember those who sacrificed their lives. Student The animal Association-run event began with Thorn, of VI1 Adam Communications, introducing (lie guest speakers and performers, The Last Post, a traditional bugle call played hy Barry 1 lodgins, was follou’rd hy .1 sombre inoineiil of silence. Members of the 7,eta Psi Fraternity then recited (lie poem, In Flanders Fields. After a couple of more poems, School of lustice Professor Kick Kerr gave a moving rendition of And (lie Band Played Walt/ing Matilda, both vocally and on (lie guitar. Tlie song describes ilie joiiriiry of a young Australian man who battles in war aiid becomes crippled because of it. Kerr described it as bclngvcry patriotic but also ami- and remember. "Gary Polonsky delivered an said Vandcnberg. To Vandcnbcrg, tlicrc was a lot of meaning behind’what Polonsky was talking about. "There’s a respect factor. It’s about tlie people wlio laid down tlie foreground for us. It’s pretty important. You should be able to dedicate 20 minutes out of your time to them," lie said. Joannc Gwixd, VI’ of Communications for the Student Association, helped organize tile event. Designing tlie pamphlets, and collecting donations witli Street Fleet were just a lew of her (asks. Those wlio took an active role in li.’iiiding them out, (lie presentations were a large part ol its success. "Tlie contributions were wonderful," said Gwi/d. "Gary hit home witli thinking globally. Also talking about wliat’s going on today and not to not take anything for granted arc wliat stood out in my mind," slic said. "1 really enjoyed it. It was pretty moving," said war. "It’s a very sad song," said Kerr. After Kcrr’s rendition, U01T and Durham College President Gary Polonsky came to (lie podium to give Ills closing remarks. "1 pay tribute each year to (lie men and women who have lost innocent lives in order for us to be free," said Polonsky. Polonsky mentioned how lucky students are today because (hey don’t have to be in a war. "Most students are precisely the age who would be drafted, trained in boot camp for six weeks and then sent to kill and be killed as their great grandparents did," he said. Even today, tlie world is still a messy place, lie said. "Lots of people still seem to hate other people, especially for how they look and pray. No matter what religion or colour someone is, it shouldn’t affect people’s perception of wlio they arc," said Polonsky. Unfortunately, everyone doesn’t message," excellent Photo by Mark Arike REMEMBERING LOST LIVES: Gary Polonsky speaking to students and staff in the Athletic Centre Friday, Nov. 11 . share this but "Tlierc isn’t much that many of to see that us can do on a world scale but maybe we can at home on our philosophy, Polonsky would like change. campus to make it special," he said. For everyone to be equal in the community and at this campus is Ontario colleges celebrate contributions to society By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff 2005, a commemorative week held to recognize the province’s 28 colleges and their graduates. Durham College students had something to celebrate Nov. 7 to Combined, Ontario’s colleges offer 2,400 diploma, certificate 11. and apprenticeship programs, and currently, 90 per cent of col- It was Ontario College Week TRAINING YOU FOR A CAREER IN GAMING Black Jack & Poker Training We would like to help you to discover your potential in this industry. This may be the path that you’ve been looking for! Verify date and availability. 205-10 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON 905-666-8840 lege students find employment within six months of graduating. Ontario College Week aims to promote public awareness of the economic and social contributions made to tlie province by the 28 colleges and their graduates. administrative assistant Andra Robcrtson, who experienced the on-campus ceremony for (lie first time. Although slie said that none of licr family members served in war, remembering tliose who participated is something that should be done by cvcryone."With tlie war going on now. you never know wliat could happen in the future^ slie said." It’s just important to remember the people that gave their lives for us. I just think that not as many people do it as often. There are not as many veterans so it’s not as prominent. I just tliink it’s important tliat people just keep relaying the message." "May we always remember the meaning of Nov. 11 and carry that throughout the year," was Thorn’s final message to staff and students. THE CHROHICLE November 22, 2005 9 NEWS Absence hotline is back for students and faculty use By Scott Bremner Chronicle Staff The Student l’’;u’ully Absence l.ine is [);ick lllis year ;is ol’Nov. I Vice-Presideni of Academic lixcclleiirt.’ .iiiil Innovation (inly Moretlon s;iys the line sinned hist year ;is ;i i)ilot project. Tlie line began last year wlien students who travel long distances to iind from sdiool retinested a bad weather service line. "Before llley lefl llieir lioines on ;i had weather day they could rind out whether llieir prof was able to make it In to classes and then make (lieir decision whether to conic to class or not liased on whether tlieir profs were going l" make.it in," slie says. Last year llie line ran from Nov. 1 to March 31. ’1’lic line was ’’immensely successful, in lliat on had weatlier days tlie line was used very lieavily hy students", she said. "On the days when (lie weatlier was godd it was virtually not used, "slie said. Morctton stressed the fact tliat although the service is available on days when tlicre is good weatlier, It is really to be used when (here is bad weatlier. On days when tlie weather is nice and sunny the line is available, "but nobody used it," slie said. A 1-HOO number and a local extension’ were set up last year for students to use. Because of its success last year it was decided tliat the line would be set up again. The rules arc tlie same as last year. Professors wlio teach at II and !) a.m. have to call in before 7 in llie morning if they are not going to be able to make It in for llieir classes tliat day. A phone operator takes tlie calls. "Tlie operator records a message so that any student railing in can find out about their p;irlk’nl;ir class," says Morellon. Sludents will also get to hear die entire list of professor absences. "\Ve felt (last year) it was used enough," Moretlon said. "There was enough positive feedback from students to make this a permanent service to students in (lie bad weatlier." Students may have noticed popup windows tliat appear on (lie campus home pages tliat tell students what professors are absent for the day. Moretton had nothing to do with tliose. Professors made tliat decision on tlieir own, and not all oftlicm .ire using them. The line is for all professors to use. Moretlon believes that by next sdiool (lie Student Faculty Absence Line or a similar system will be online. " I’m hoping tliat we’ll have every prof sending in an c-messagc instead," slie said. Slie liopes next year that there will be a link on (lie front page of (lie website tliat a person can click on to get all the day’s absentees. "I’m working will) (lie IT folks now for next year and it’s too soon to say exactly what it will look like, but we’re working on it already". New S.A. constitution in the works for January ’06 By Derek Giberson Chronicle Staff After ratifying this year’s Student Association budget on Nov. 14, the student government lias set its sights on a new, more comprehensive constitution. The new document was first created this past summer with the assistance of a professional constitution writer, and is currently being considered for ratification by the student government, which .includes (lie executive, faculty representatives, and class presidents. It has undergone several revisions since its inception, and has most recently been scrutinized by the student representatives. "We’re making tlie appropriate changes this week," said Thomas Coughlan, president of the Student Association. "Formally, it will be going through for approval [in January]." The constitution gives directions and sets regulations on the operation and mandate of tlie Student Association. A process to create a new one was initiated early last summer because some members of the Student Association leadership and administration Celt (lie existing document was inadequate and needed expansion.T’he next ineel- ing of student government will be 16. It is usually held on the tliird Monday of each month. Jan. Polonsky honoured by award Athlete auction for a good cause By Lisa Power Chronicle Staff By Kristina Opashinov Chronicle Staff DC dary I’olonsky, president of Durham College and UOIT, and busiiiessperson of llie year. Tlie Ajax-Pickeriiig Board of Trade honoured Polonsky willi this award on Oct. 27. Tlie award recogni/es Ilis major contributions to post-secondary education in llie community through tlie establishment of Ontario’s namesake university, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and tlie incredible growth of Durham College."! feel like a fraud having won tlie award because everything lliat they perceived me to have done. everybody does," said Polonsky, "so in my mind, I won tlie award for tlie entire team of faculty and" stalT."l’olonsky lias been (lie driving force behind (lie growth and success of Canada’s leading community college for 17 years. He lias the ability to be humble and proud at (lie same time. When his name was called Polonsky said, "It felt humbling, because (lie oilier three nominees were also great, actually seemed to be greater or better than 1 was."PoIonsky said he had proof of dial when lie visited one of tlie oilier nominee’s businesses. Ken Kueter, owner of tlie Black Dog Pub in Scarborough, liad a visit tlie weekend before tlie Gala Awards Dinner. "My wife and 1 never lieard of tlie place so we went to see why tilis guy has won 31 awards, and it’s spectacular," said Polonsky of tlie Black Dog Pub. "It was jammed, it friendly, fast, clean, looked great and tlie food was spectacular, so I could see why in my mind he should have won." was doing once, going twice, sold! athletes and Management students Sports were auc- tioned at li.l’. Taylor’s to raise money for (lie Boys and Girls Club ofO.shawa on Thursday, Nov. 3. Tlie niglil was a success and students enjoyed themselves during llie auction as they competed against each oilier for atliletes. Bailey Arinitage, second-year Sports Management sludent and class president, organi’/ed llie event. Tlie Sports Management students wanted to donate llie money they reaised tlirougli this event to a local organi/ation tliat was involved in sports, and that’s why they chose tlie Boys and dirls Club. "We wanted to focus it on kids and sports," Arinitage said. Auctioneer Brock Robinson captured students’ attention willi Ilis enthusiasm and charm, and although he thought lie wouldn’t be able to talk very fast, students seemed to enjoy Ilis performance."! think it’s a great cause and I’m glad to sec Athletics supporting it," said Adam Thorn, VP of DC for tlie Student Association. 1 Ie participated in tlie auction, along witli Thomas Coiighlan, president oftlic SA.’lTicy were auctioned as a package deal, and raised $110 for the causc.Coiighlan said (lie campus lias changed in (lie past (liree years, and now has younger students wlio have different interests. 1 Ie said it’s good to see students going llie extra mile in tlie community and representing tlie campus well. "Kveryone benefits, Coiiglilai) really," said.’l’liose auctioned included tlie men’s and women’s basketball teams, llie women’s volleyball team, llie women’s soccer leani, men and women from lhe Sports Management program, along willi Couglilan .nid Tlioii). After a .student won an athlele, llie allilele spent (lie rest of (lie niglil at pub gelling to know (lie oilier person, llie bidder and liis/lier athlete got tlieir picture on llie I-:.P. Taylor’s website and tlie bidder got an auto the of graphed photo athlete.Armitage presented llie cheque to Bohbi-lo Kiel, program director of tlie Boys and dirls Club, on Nov. 9. The kids at tlie club presented Armitage with a signed card in (lie sliape of a jersey lliat will be presented in (lie Athletic Centre. The Boys and Girls Club plans to use (lie money for a new small pool table and sports equipment tliat they will wrap up and let the kids open on behalf of (lie club for Christmas. For an evcni tliat was spread mostly hy word-of-mouth, the night was a huge success and Armitage was impressed and surprised hy tlie turnout. With Christmas coming, get the Experience card and save discounts to many stores in tlie Uaton Centre, ’"I’lie’experience card gives different discounts for differChronicle Staff ent stores," said Laurie Bradie of the Katon Centre, liach store gives a difWith Christmas around the cor- ferent discount such as Footlocker ner it can be difficult to find extra offering 15 per cent on regular priced merchandise, and BW & Co. money to buy gifts for loved ones. As Toronto is among the offering 10 per cent on regular favourite places to shop for stu- priced and sale merchandise. For more information about the dents The Eaton Centre in Toronto has a way to lielp. Tlie experience Experience Card visit www.toroncard is a discount card tliat offers toeatoncentre.com By Sara Young We’re Happy To Get Up Early For You. WALLY’S WORLD Family Restaurant Thank you for making us the best Break-Fast in Durham Oj3cn 24-7 Fully Licenced Pas( Delivery 1100 SImcoo Stroot North. OshiiWit 005-433-03()t) Get One Free 1 ("Buy One Monday - Friday Includes: 3 eggs with bacon, ham or sausage. homo trios. and Texas Toast fxplry iliile .liiiuiiiry 17,2005 10. THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 ^VPOS NEWS Arena may improve downtown^ image New $45 million sports facility to open in November 2006 company that owns tlie Toronto Hmployccs (CUPI-;), sees tilings Maple Leafs and (lie Toronto differently. In 2003, Ryan was iniRaptors, as well as (lie Air Canada tially in favour of cither building a Centre. Mike Richardson, the new sports facility or renovating appointed GM oflht* new Osliawa an existing one, such as (lie facility, lias liad previous experi- Osliawa Civic Centre, ence managing other ’.ports facili"Nobody else liad done tills ties sucli as Mile One Stadium in before," Ryan said. "I put the issue St. John’s, Ndd., liome to the St. on (lie m,’ip."According to Ryan, John’s Fog Devils, where lie was the projected cost to refurbish the senior manager of events and Civic Centre was approximately operations with Global Spectrum, $27 million. Due to me push from a public facilities iiiaiiagcmciil (lie Osliawa Generals to have a and consulting company. new facility and a concern from l-’rom 111:, previous experience, Richardson says lie lias seen local business revived because nf new sports facilities, describing them as "immediate catalysis for successful rebirths of downtown cores." 1 Ie said dial in St. John’s, only three of llie 311 bars in (lie neighbourhood were not renovated soon after Mile One Stadium was opened. By Blake Wolfe Chronicle Staff The First walls have gone up, ;iiul the foundation is just being poured. Although there isn’t enough striicture built yet to suggest a Richardson also said there lias been a similar reaction in downtown London, wliere Global Spectrum owns and operates (lie John Labalt Centre, liome to tlie 01 IL’s London Knights. Tlie John Labatt Centre lias brought acts ranging from \VWH state-of-the-art sports complex in wrestling to Ray Charles to downtown Osliawa, (lie new facili- London’s downtown core/There’s not a single bartender wlio would ty will open on Nov.l, 2006. Since talks about a new sports have anything negative to say," and entertainment facility in Richardson said. Oshawa began in 2003, there have Concerning the opposition to been both cheers of support and the new sports complex, cries of opposition. What one side sees as a step towards "downtown Richardson said lie realizes tlicrc arc "people who arc skeptical" revitalizalion" and "community about the positive impact that a pride", (lie oilier perceives as $-15 million sports facility will have unnecessary tax increases and on Oshawa as a community. empty promises. Despite tlie criticism, Richardson When bidding first started on believes that citizens will have the contract for management of nothing to complain about once the new facility two years ago, the facility opens. "Much of it (tlie criticism) has many companies leapt into the fray. been silenced," Richardson said. Coming out on top was Maple "It’s going to be quite unique." Leaf Sports Entertainment, the Sid Ryan. president of the Canadian Union of Public citizens to revitalize Osliawa’s downtown, the city decided to build a lirand new facility at more than double (lie price to renovate (lie Civic Centre. However, when tlie city decided to enter into a l’;l (public private partnership) with Maple Leaf Sports Hntertainmeiit, an agreement in which both government and a private company arc actively involved willi a project, Ryan objected, stating Ills union was "philosophically opposed" to llie By Yohannis Sileshi Students who wish to pursue further studies in university or college have the opportunity to do so through the Academic Upgrading program at the col- lege. Durham College offers two Academic in programs Upgrading - one prepares students for further college studies, and another prepares students for admission into university-Both housed in die Simcoc Building, the School of Career Development works with students for two semesters, when the taking upgrading program-Thc college preparation program charges $50.82/wcek for students and full-time $26.04/weck or $4.34/hour for part-time students. Tills program is good for those wlio are looking to gain prerequisite credits to enter a college progroin, or are looking to gain an ACE Grade 12 equivalency certifi- cate. The university preparation is more advanced and is for those preparing to enter a university program of their choice. It consists of four courses over the course of two- semesters: English, Calculus, Geometry and an optional scienceone of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The benefits of these programs Include updated academic skills, improved marks for future studies and well-structured classes customized to meet student needs. Cheryl Hurst, counsellor of literacy and basic skills at Durham College, says that in me past year, both streams in the program have been very successful, and mere lias been a liigh success rate of students entering tlie college or university program of their choice, Slie said in tlie past year 66 students liave completed the college preparation stream and made it into college. In (lie university preparation, 40-liavc made it result. To add to Ryan’s derision, city council reversed their decision to enter a P3 (Ills past summer, leaving taxpayers to pick up tlie entire tab.’We’rc left with a S50 million stadiiiin that tlie taxpayers are stuck witli," Ryan said.Uowcver, Regional and City Councillor Robert Lulcxyk (Ward 2), doesn’t agree witli Ryan.Sharing (lie optimism witli Richardson, Lutcxyk is very supportive of tlie project and its possible benefits for (lie community. Tlie new facility, at the intersection of Mar)’ and Atliol St. East in downtown Osliawa, is in tlie heart of Lutcxyk’s constituency. "I’m all for it," Lutcy/.k said, adding tliat lie believes tlie new facility will have a "major positive impact" on downtown Osliawa, belli financially and socially.Wilh this new facility comes (lie issue of parking. To llyan, liiinilles will not want to walk up to 10 minutes through downtown to sec a concert or hockey game. However, Lutcyxk feels thai (lie walk to tlie facility will assist in helping out downtown business, by causing inadvertent windowshopping. "The evening is what we’re struggling witli," Lutcyxk said, referring to (lie lack of foot traffic in (lie downtown core after dark-For l.iilcy/k, (lie considerable hype over tlie facility was summed up earlier this year, when an employee of (lie Brno Mountain resort in Collingwood noticed Ills Osliawa golfsliirt and asked about the new facility’s progress. To Lutcy.yk, any opposition he lias encountered personally regarding tlie facility lias been over tlie price tag. Much like Richardson, lie feels tliat (lie final product will be wortli it. "This is not Adscain," I.ulr/.yk said. idea of government involvement in sports and entertainment man- agement ."liven though tills (lew in (lie face of reason, we all know (lie city of Osliawa can borrow money more easily than a private corporation can, Ryan said, referring to how lie was in favour of using provincial government money to’ build tlie facility, and leaving its management to a private firm. Another issue Ryan lias is with tlie calender of events. According to Ryan, Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment is proposing 130 nights of activity per year at the new facility. He added that the Air Canada Centre hosts "not nearly tliat" amount of events over 12 months. Ryan is also opposed to the city’s casliing in of the Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation’s $30 million promissory note to pay for tlie $45 million complex. Ryan, who has previously worked New upgrading programs designed to help students Chronicle Staff_______ hydro, is concerned lliat electricity rates will increase as a in through and have gone on to study at UOIT. . "Both the college and university preparation programs offer a . . , non-structured stream, in which students can deal with teachers one-on-one to assess and meet their needs," Hurst said. "The U-prep stream also offers a structured program, in a classroom setting, where students can study as they would in high school and seek extra help from teachers and guidance counsellors. This option is offered three times a year - September, January and April."Unlike the bridge programs offered by UOIT, in which students use advanced standing to bridge into the third year of a program, Academic upgrading prepares students for tlie very first year of postsccondary education. For more information on upgrading, students can contact the School Career of Development at 905-721-3131 or log on to www.durliamc.on.ca. Great Food - Full Menu - Full Bar Opens Days: Monday to Saturday 5pm-2am/Sunday- Closed Every Saturdayfi 5pm -The Best Jazz Matinee Wednesday, fridsy, Saturday @ 9;30pm-Uve Blues Band;’ Blery Sundayfi 8pm Chicago’s OpehWtc & Blues Jarp ^’^lEyerYMonday @ 9pm - Karaoke Night y’ Welcomes Durham College & University of Ontario Students??? Charles Reasons speaks at UOIT Bowling for Columbine film distorts Canadian culture, says Law and Justice prof By Jessica Klinkenberg Durham College Dr. Charles Reasons came to speak ;it UOIT on Nov. 1-1 regarding omissions ami commissions in Michael Moore’s Oscar-winning filming, Bowling for Columbine. Reasons, a professor at Central Washington University in (lie Law and Justice department, was at UOIT to speak with justice students and oilier attendees. Reasons has taught at the University of Calgary and University of British Columbia and liolds dual citizenship for Canada and the U.S. He lias lived in Canadii for 20 years. And lie suid lie could agree with some of (lie comparisons Moore made. "But some of the stuff is not really accurate. It really kind of misrepresents Canada and Canadian cul- ture." Reasons pointed out that tlierc is a difference in history between Canada and the U.S. Canada, lie said, lias a "liislory of evolution instead of revolution", whereas llie history in (lie U.S. is of revolution. 1 Ie believes that Americans are lauglil to resolve conflict through violence, hill Canadians are encouraged to use mediation for resolution. lleasons spoke about the difference in television between the two countries, lie pointed oul that Canadian production companies don’t emphasize violence as heavily as American stations do (CBC vs Fox). I Ie said recent statistics show tliat Canadians watcli less television than Americans do as well. He sliowed statistics to the audience about tlie percentage of gun ownersliip. In Canada 22 per cent of households own a gun coinpiired to 49 per cent In the U.S. Reasons based part of Ills lecture on ;i study lie is conducting on Vancouver and Scatlles’ giin deaths, as they h.ivc roughly (lie same si’/.e population. Me is commuting between Vancouver and Seattle ;>nd speaking to homicide detectives concerning nrcarmlioinicidc rates. Current statistics in Vancouver show a higher count tlian Seattle. Scuttle liad 24 in 2004 and Vancouver had 26. Nuclear power reliable source of clean-burning energy, despite fear By Stephen McDonald Chronicle Staff convert ordinary scawatcr (or in (lie case of Ontario’s nuclear plants, lake water) into steam. Despite llie fear associated The steam is highly pressurized witli nuclear power, it has proved and then conveyed to a steam turto he a reliable source of bine that generates electricity. The source of fuel best suited clean-burning energy. Most reactors used through for fission is uranium 2;f5. ’I’lifs (lie world are called thermal reac- uranium isotope is highly fissiontors that use a technique called able wlien bombarded by slow nuclear fission to produce energy neutrons capable of sustaining a dial is converted to electricity. chain reaction or sustained splitFission is when an atomic ting of atoms. When nuclear reacnucleus splits into two fragments tors were first built tlie biggest fear of comparable mass. The byprod- was lliat tlie chain reaction could uct of me splitting mass is energy escape (lie chamber or cradle tlie that builds to a state where the atoms were split in. This became process becomes self-sustaining. known as tlie China syndrome. This is known as a chain reaction, In theory (lie chain reaction resulting in (lie release of tens of could become self-sustaining, millions of electron volts of ener- burn through (lie cradle, burrowgy, or lieat, which is (lien used to ing (all (lie way to China) into tlie earth. If die sustained reaction hit an underground lake or spring, llie reaction would extinguish and thrust several thousand cubic meters of radioactive waste upward. The resulting ecological damage could lie catastrophic, infecting a geographical area the size of the (>TA willi radioactive isotopes. In (lie early seventies engineers .it Ontario Hydro devised an ingenious method of containing a self-sustaining chain reaction by making (lie cradle out of graphite which, in theory, will not melt under (lie extreme temperatures. This simple safely feature has made the C;iii;itli;m-buill Candu reactor (lie most popular nuclear generation device in (lie world. Country Jamboree raises $500 for Public Relations student trip to Washington, D.C. By Lindsey Evanoff D«* I !jJjBA«« ITfjjikjkfX Chronicle Staff .Mike D’Ago.stino, event chair, said they raised more llian $500 for their cause, although (hey expected k f;l... t-\* *-.--.-.;-_-. --.-_* r. liolding more fundraisers tlirougli out (lie year for tlieir trip. -.1. i-. i-I’ -_ -_----- -.--*-.------ . "We’fl just move on to our ncx event and we’ll learn from the first, to raise $1,500. Country came to tlie city on "Friday nights are hard to sell at said D’Agostino. li.P. Taylor’s," lie said. "But everyone "We’ll make die next event 1( Friday, Nov. 11 at R.P. Taylor’s. Durham College’s second-year who came out liad a spectacular times better." Public Relations class hosted a time. Staff were even line-dancing A first-year Public Relations slu country jamboree to raise money and commenting on how great (lie dent won two tickets for tin for (heir Held trip to Washington in band was." llavclock lamboree, includin} March. The Public Relations class will be camping for tlie weekend. Hearing Canadian Voices heard loud and clear at DC By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff As a young boy, history led him to boredom and apathy. Now, as a. grown man, history lias led him to explore his passion and discover great success as a nationally renowned writer. Lawrence Hill, author of se.vcral books on black history/spoke recently at llie campus on-the topic of Faction: History -and Fiction Consorting in AfricanCanadian Literature. "How many of you think that Canadian history is boring?’1 Hill asked his audience, beginning his presentation on Nov. 9 as part of the ’ Trent@Durham ,Rooke’ . And altliougli his love of history did not come early, his love of writing certainly did. At six years old. Hill desperately wanted a kitten. Begging his father for one, lie was told to write a letter containing no spelling mistakes if any consideration was to be given to his request. Hill’s fatlier believed tliat education was tlie answer to escaping tlie adversity lie himself had faced as a cliild, and was adamant about tills with his own children. "And so I wrote," said Hill. "As I wrote, I knew I had a lot of power in that pen." And from then on, "1 never wanted to do anything but ’: write," he said. In his teenage years, growing up in a white community and attending a white school, Hill struggled with wlio he was and ways in which to assert his ethnicity. and. determined that the keys iay;within literature. ; "I do love to read broadly," said Hill. "The literature tliat I carry with me tlie most is the literature I read as a teenager." Listing several influential African-American writers of the ’50s and ’60s, Hill explained tliat wliilc tlie intense material was a source of struggle for him in his Lectures. ’: Most raised their" hahds.and not at all surprised,’ Hill said lie could relate. Having regarded 1iistory as uninteresting for many years himself, lie explained that it wasn’t until he began writing fiction that he found a personal appeal in history, and more exclusively, in black history. Writing fiction forced him to uncover the inany "interesting threads" of Canadian history, and lie began to incorporate his findings into Ills writing. younger days, it also provided a "I believe tliat history and fic- medium with which to find himtion arc terrific bcdmiites," lie said. self. Hill’s earlier novels, Some Today, it is obvious that Hill is Great Thing and Any Known confident in his identity, and in Blood, emphasi’/.e this fact. Both taking on tlie identity ol’ others in books dc.il with black protagonists Ills novels. and aspects of Canadian and black His current work in progress, The Book of Negroes, dikes place history. ’ .. in the late 1700s and centres around an elderly AfricanCanadian woman, a character far different from himself. Hill said lie usually lias a character in mind before lie lias a storyline to go witli them. "1 have to let tlie imagination run wild and see where it goes," lie explained. And even though lie believes tliat tlierc is some truth to writing about what you know, lie also thinks mat writers must venture beyond tlie definite and use their creativity. "If you don’t take those risks," Hill warned, "then you’ll never do anything exciting." It was for this kind of advice that loan Stevens, a member of the Durham Region Writers Circle, attended Hill’s presentation. As a writer only beginning to experiment witli fiction, slic found Hill to be inspirational and motivating. "He has a great presence," Stevcns said, "and lie’s very knowledgeable." The annual Rooke Lectures, open to students, faculty and die public, and sponsored by Trent University’s English Department and Julian Blackburn College, honour the memory of Barbara Rooke, former F.nglisli professor and chair at Trent University. This year’s theme for llie lectures, Hearing Canadian Voices, was also a tribute to the late Gordon Roper, former professor emeritus of Trent University, who found great joy in introducing Canadian literature to his stu- Photo by Carly Jackson ROOKE LECTURES: Author Lawrence Hill takes a break from signing autographs to pose with Rooke Lectures co-ordinator and English prof Rita Bode. dents. Co-ordinator of (lie lectures at the Osliawa campus, Trent luiglish professor Rita Bode, said tliat today’s Canadian writers, including (hose featured with the Rooke Lectures, are "voices lliat Roper ensured would be heard." And just as Hearing Canadian Voices Is a reminder of tlie great talent present day Canadian writers possess, it is also a reminder of (lie journey llial each embarked on to find and dislinguisli their voice in die world ol’literary arts. From kittens to history, Hill can attest to that. "Hventually," lie said, "you have settle down and find yourself and your voice." to 12 THE CHRONICLE November 22. 2005 SVSA stresses problems of Suburbia Michael Klare, Richard Ilcinherg, Michael C. Ruppert, and Kenneth Chronicle Staff Deffeyes. They all spoke about such Issues as how Suburbia proThe Student Voice for gressed, that fossil fuels drive Sustainable Alternatives held Its Suburbia, the-blackout of 200:1, very first documentary screening and the future of oil. on Nov.’). It was also brought up lliat lind of Suburb);): Oil Depletion tliere are no alternative fuels availand the Collapse of (lie American able, after tile world’s oil supply Dream was shown to a group of runs out, to continue living tins over 20 students, most of whom way of life. It is iiiiporliint to make sludenis fire taking p;irl in llie SVSA. This documentary was shown aware of wliat’s going on liisl year to sliirl tlieir I lenderson said. "We are the nexi Environmental Day. generation, coming sooner than "\Ve wanted to show environ- yon tliink. We have to pick up tlie mental documentaries each slack from past generations and it month and this is (he first one..,|I)y is our chance to make a change." "Its pretty scary," second-year showing tills one) we want to bring awareness lo (lie problems u’itli Sociology iind Politics at Trent stuSuburbia," said Ashleigh dent Susan Lawrence said. "Its llenderson, president of (lie SVSA. important because we need to The documentary starts out start considering tliese tilings if life with images from the ’50s and ’60s, needs to go on." "Being ;i showing the start of Suburbia and college/university campus, you why people love it. Going into the would hope we would be setting 21st century, tliere are questions an example and leading (lie way as to whether Suburbia Is sustain- towards sustaiiiiibility. especially able. when it is something as simple as The End of Suburbia features liaving a decent recycling proenvironmental authors such as gram," slie said. By Krystal Rosien Photo by Krystal Rosier SET AN EXAMPLE: SA President Ashleigh Henderson, Samveg Saxena, Ewelina Cioiko, Serren Koestag and Leo Fortey hope to raise environmental awareness The Odyssey program provides travel opportunities ond language or (caching French as a second language if they so By Jesara Cocks Chronicle Staff Travel the country, make a difference in the life of others and sliare your culture. The Odyssey language program’s motto is simple, and tlie program can make a difference is both the lives of participants and the children they work with across Canada. The Odyssey language assistance program offers English- speaking college graduates an opportunity to work in a nonEnglish-speaking part of Canada, primarily Quebec or New Brunswick. French speaking graduates are eligible to go to most parts of Canada. Students work in a primary or secondary school classroom as teacher’s assistants teaching students a second language. Myriam Forcier, a promotion agent for the program, visited Durham College this October to promote the program. She said students would be language assistants, teaching Frenchspeaking children English as a sec- choose. "Participants would organiy.c activities to help students improve tlieir English." she said. Forcier said there are no requirements for applying for a position aside from English being a first language. The Odyssey program is a fulltime program. Students would be placed out of province area for nine months and would work 25 liours a week. The rest of the time would be travel time for the student. The Odyssey program pays $15,400 for the nine-month commitment. As an alternative, the program offers the Accent component. Accent is a part-time program for college students studying outside their home province. Students work eight hours per week while attending college and are paid $500 a month. Interested students can’ apply online at www.myodyssey.ca or www.myacccnt.ca. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15. Accepted students will be notified from early March into the summer months. Students can choose their top three areas to be placed in hut Forcier said tlicy couldn’t promise where a student will be placed. She said that, especially in die full-time program, many students arc placed in rural areas and very small communities. Students should be aware that accommodations are not included. "Accommodations arc not provided," Forcier said. "Tlie program helps to find housing, but docs not pay for it." She said the program is a great way to see the different sides of Canada. "Within the same country you have different landscapes and different cultures," she said. She said diat the program is a great experience for students and she herself is a participant. "Discover your own country, travel, leam languages and experience more culture," she added. "It is a perfect opportunity to travel," Porcier said. "Normally when students travel they are poor but with tins are able to work 25 hours a week," she added. "The program is very flexible." Interested students can visit the appropriate websltes for more information and exact locations of available travel. The Freq launches new website By Lee Thibideau Chronicle Staff "Our website is our store-front window, (lie first tiling visitors see when they experience our station," said Kris Dickerson, (lie FrcQ’s sta- Durham College and UOlT’s Frequency Radio have redesigned tion manager. the station’s wcbsitc, now up and running. The new look offers more interactive menus sucli as postings for indie artists, show schedules, and layout since it was launched in September 2003 and Dickerson thought it was time for a change, hiring on a new web designer. "All of our listeners came back to (he same tiling... so It was like a upcoming events, Tlie wcbsitc has liad (lie same thanks to our listeners for coming back," said Dickerson. Since die PreQ’s re-launch this year in September (lie number of visits to the site liavc increased from under 2,000 in its first month, to over 3,500 hits In October, Dickerson hopes tlie new appearance of (lie site will continue to draw and keep more listeners. "It’s something tliat will make them keep coming back." SoS. Simply The Best 3570 Brock St. N. Whitby. Ontario BCTWBBN ROSSLANO TAUNTON NEXT TO PIT.ZA PllZA 905.666.7444 www.TanWithoutSand.ca Our only tit/on is the sun ! THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005_13 AMPUS NEWS A is for Amb as s ador By Lisa Power Chronicle Staff You’ve seen tlicin in (he hulls. You’ve seen them al school events. You may have even toured (lie school with them, prior to accepting admission. They are Student Ambassadors ;md they represent Durham College - d.OOO full time students and 1 (»()() faculty ;ind staff- to the community, according to Mcllssa Brown, Ambassador Supervisor. U01T has Its own separate ambassador program. Student Ambassadors assist witli on-campus events and provide campus tours to prospective students and tliclr families. Although nobody seems to know wlien or how (lie Student Ambassador program originated at Durham College, Brown believes they arc common at many colleges and universities across (lie province. "Student Ambassadors liave been around for a long time," Brown said. One reason to become an ambassador, common to many ambassadors is that il provides good resume material. Because ambassadors represent such a large Institution, they learn communication skills and gain confidence through (heir work, and employers view tills as . an ’,’ssct. Another reason to become Involved is to make a little extra cash. Although some ambassadors volunteer, others have applied for a paid ambassador job as a Work Study student tlirougli tlic college’s web site. The job pays $10 per hour for students wlio qualify. The total number of hours per week for Work Study students cannot exceed 12 liours. Sonic ambassadors even Dud careers at (lie college after graduation, eillicr witliin llie admissions office or somewhere else witliin Slie believes being an ambassador will assist her in her Field since she lias gained experience in presenting tne school to (lie community and can tlierefore present lierseff and lier work to future clients. Slie also feels (lie program lias made lier more confident. Cliarmaine Spencer, a second- the school. The ambassador program likely woii’t expand into oilier areas since it depends on student availability. Many students are busy with classes, oilier jobs, and fami- year Legal Administration student Study student last year, but volunteers occasionally to lielp with school events this year, sucli as tlie Durham College open house. was a Work ly- Cliarmaine got involved in (lie .Student Anib;(s,s’>’i<lor program when she saw signs advertising it around (lie school. Slir brought lier resume to Brown and completed an interview and a mock Drown enjoys getting to know tlie students while they are ambassadors and then seeing them return as full-time employees. However, there have been problems in the past where students didn’t take (lie ambassador program seriously enough, perhaps not realizing it is in fact a job. "There’s always (lie good and (lie bad," Brown said. I-’or the most part, ambassadors treat the program with maturity and value the experiences they gain from it. Sliawna Spencer, a (bird-year Multimedia Design student and head Student Ambassador lias been a part of tlie program since slie applied last May. Besides giving tours and running events, Shawna helps around (lie admissions office, phoning prospective students, filing paperwork, and other light duties. "I love it, it’s a mn job," Sliawna said. Altlioiigli slie lias yet to decide whether she would like to freelance her work or be liircd by a lour. "1’in hoping to get a President’s Award," slie said. The President’s Award goes to students wlio acquire a certain number of points by graduation and (lie Student Ambassador Program is a way of gaining those points. Charniaine said being an ambassador lias made lier more outgoing since slie is naturally quiet. "1 had to be vocal." She will be involved in >i phone campaign wliere ambassadors call students starting in January to see if tlicy have any questions. Jirou’n .s;ii(l .slie )i;i.s .sefii both Photo by Lisa Power READY FOR YOUR TOUR: Shawna Spencer, one of the friendly student ambassadors on campus who assist with tours and on campus events throughout the school year. company, slie knows she would Bacchus equals no beer New group promote alcohol free events on campus to _ _ _ By Adam Prudhomme Chronicle Staff group, BACCHUS. "It will be a student-led group planning activities tlirougli out the year...we’re still in the recruitment pliasc," said Ryan. Named after the Greek god of wine, (lie group will plan alcoholfree events for (lie under-aged students on campus, along with promoting fun without getting drunk for those students wlio are of legal age. A Canadian campus survey in 2004 indicated that 43.9 per cent of students surveyed have been affected negatively because of drinking, whether it is through memory loss, injury, guilt or concern about a friend’s alcohol abuse. Students looking to join the group should contact (he Health Centre at 905721-3037 or through e-mail at licaltli.\[email protected]. Asliley Waring a- third-year Nursing stuOntario lias kicked off a dent, will be leading (lie group. province-wide Drug Awareness Students wlio do join will he able to Week, Nov 21-27, with hopes of participate in fun events along with raising awareness for drug and gaining great experience for a resume. alcohol safety. Tlie Campus Health Centre also Lyiui Ryan is a public health nurse working for tlie Durham lias plans to lielp get word out on Region Injury Prevention Program safety when drinking. "We’ve got a poster campaign and at the Campus Health Centre.. She is hoping to use this week as an tliilt we’re just launching," said opportunity to get word out about Ryan. "We’re going to have displays the many groups Durham College on campus too. We’re not sure of lias to deal with responsible drink- tlie locations yet... one in the coling, along with launching a new lege area and one in (lie university area." The posters will contain the results of a recent survey the Health Centre conducted of 200 students. The information tlicy gathered showed tliat students are interested in the safety of their friends when drinking. Ninety-four per cent said they would fully support tlieir friend’s decision not to drink. Eighty-eight per cent make plans for a safe ride home when they go out drinking. Eighty-one per cent would stop a friend from going home drunk witli a stranger. Tlie goals for the Drug Awareness Week arc to reduce (lie dangers associated with substance abuse, along witli educating students on liow to identify friends who are intoxicated, and creating a safe campus environment. BARF, which was launched earlier this year on (lie campus, tries to get students to Be A Responsible Friend and not let them drink and drive or go home drunk witli strangers, They can be recognl/cd all around campus by their orange bracelets. The orange bracelet allows students to sleep over in residence with tlieir friends rather than paying tlie usual $5 fee, along with other benefits just for joining. Students can get an orange band by participating in an alcohol awareness program on campus, like to get into web page design. confidence ;ii)d niiiltirity levels lisr williin students upon comple- tion of die program, il the student is a committed ambassador. Students interested in either Work Study or volunteering can visit (lie schools web site, or contact Mclissa Brown in A 150. Pool league to begin in January By Mark Kalinski Chronicle Staff Tlie Durham College and UOIT Student Centre is proud to announce the. first season of (lie school’s pool league. Starting in January Tlie Canadian Pool Association is forming a Student Pool League just for Durham and UDIT stu). dents. Matches will take place on trip to Las Vegas." Ellis said die league is a good way to get out, have some fun and meet some new people. "We play mostly people from the college or university but there is a league from Le Skratcli and other bars in the area." ’I’eain captains will receive a CPA captain’s jacket and each new player will lie given a two- piece pool cue set. All players will liave tlic chance to win Sunday, Monday and Tuesday prizes Players are required to pay a evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. and students will get tlie chance, yearly membership fee of to take on other teams and play $26.75 and then $11 every week at other CPA pool leagues in tlie ^ itiey play. Tlie money collected from students goes towards Durham Region. Student Centre manager Will covering the rent for tlic tables. Ellis said space is limited and Ellis said tlie league officially begins )an. f) and is for teams of like most events run tlirougli die six to eiglit players. Five players Student Centre, he expects dial will play on a game night and all available spots will nil up will compete for pri’/.es. quickly. "This is (lie first year we’ve "So far we are just going to ask members wliat they want done this and there isn’t a wliole for prizes and then just go out lot of free space available." For more information on llie and get them wliat they want, but if you are over 19 and you league visit www.eplaylors.com are one of tlie league’s best play- or call (lie Student Center at ers you could win ;i chance for a 905-721-1()09. Hopefuls compete for MuchMusic VJ position By Sara Young Chronicle Staff Lights, camera. action. On Nov. 12 and 13 (lie citizens of Oshawa had tliclr chance to strut their sniff In front of the MuchMusic V) search team to prove they have what it lakes to be (lie next MucliMusic Vj. The slop at (lie Oshawa Centre was part of the 21-city cross-country search for contestants to he a part of MucliMnsic’s new reality television show. The team will clioose 20 finalists from those sern on (lie lour and those who send in tlieir applications to MuchMusic, to participate in a television elimination, which will then determine the 10 finalists for (lie new sliow. The finalists will enjoy (lie VI penthouse in downtown Toronto wliile they compete in a 10-cplsode television series (liat will determine (lie next MucliMusic VJ. Sovani, Aliya-lasminc MticliMusic VJ search tour corre- spondent, explains that the VJ search lias been held every two years for (lie last 10 years. Tills one is bigger and better than ever," said Sovani. Being the producer of the hit sliow Mucli On Demand, Sovani is not accustomed to travelLIng around (lie country and searching for talented individuals. "This is a great opportunity," said Sovani. "We are not looking for a professional, we arc looking for a MucliMusic fan: Sucli fans came to audition on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Oshawa Centre in front of Old Navy. One fan, Mike Pclcsliok said, "My friends said tliat 1 have to try oul, I am going to be (lie next V].’ John McNamce came out, "to share my musical experiences and open people’s minds." Andrea Baker, was determined (liat she, needed a good job and tills would provide it. She also felt tliat if she was (lie next MucliMusic Vj it would allow lier exposure as a rap artist. "It would be a fun experience," said Baker. There were also fans such as Grcg Soykil who auditioned because they wanted to see a change in the type of music offered on (he station. "I want to give back to MucliMusic what it gave to me. It is a different way other than scliool to learn: said SoykiZ Sovani said (lie best she liad seen so far occurred at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta. One of (he contestants came up on stage, according to Sovani, stripped down to a black Spccdo. and bungec jumped Inside tlic mall. Taping for the sliow will begin in Photo by Sara Young MUCHMUSIC VJ SEARCH: Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, MuchMusic VJ search correspondent, gets ready to search through thousands of hopefuls. January, so stay tuned to MuchMusic for details about (lie 20 finalists and tlie 10 contestants who will participate in the 10-episodc Fitness and Health Promotions By Lindsay Moore jobs include working in gyms, municipal recreation facilities or even opening up a personal business. "I think the program is going to be very A new integrated studies program called successful: says Chcryl Higgs, interim proFitness and Health Promotion is being cre- gram co-ordinator. ated. Scheduled to begin next year, it’s a Other .colleges in Ontario offer similar two-year program designed to train stu- programs, and arc often over-subscribed. dents to receive three certifications. But Durham’s Fitness and Health Students can become a certified person- Promotion program will have a slightly difal trainer, a group fitness leader, to teach fit- ferent focus. Its courses.fWill put emphasis ness classes, or a certified fitness consultant, on promoting healthy choices and lifestyle. to perform fitness tests on clients. Possible There are a number of health Issues in Chronicle Staff Breakfast at the Student Centre to raise money for charity sliow. If you tliink you have wliat it takes to become tlie new MucliMusic VJ and you missed the auditions at tlie Osliawa Centre you can still submit your tape and application to MucliMusic up until Dec.16. study program starting soon society tliat need to be addressed, such as obesity, type-two diabetes and lack of exercise. Some of these problems are showing programs sucli as yoga, Pilatcs, reflexology or other forms of alternative medicine will be available for students who have complet- up in people at younger and younger ages, ed the course. so a program like tills is long overdue, says The expansion of the Athletic Centre will go hand in hand with this program, says Higgs. Students wlio would like to give back to Higgs. One of the placements planned for the community by guiding people into a second-year students is to work in (lie gym healthier lifestyle would be good candidates helping students and people from the comfor this program. munity to use (lie gym properly and underPrerequisites include senior level high stand all that tlie Athletic Centre has to offer. "You want to meet (lie needs of your school math and sciences, and English. Higgs liopcs that in the future, graduate community: says Higgs. By Scott Bremner Chronicle Staff Do you like pancakes and helping people in need? Then come to Tlie Student Association’s charity breakfast that will most likely be lield oh Nov. 30. The date is still being finalized. "We pick a certain charity to donate money to. We get pancake batter, make up some pancakes down there in front of tlie students and we sell pancakes for a clicap price and all that money goes to charities: says Student Association VP of U01T Mattliew Fawcett. It is unknown at this point what charity or charities the money will be donated to. W^3^^,, MliliKNiB’lli’ OPEN 10:00 PM 3:00 AM INDUSTRIAL 19+ NO COVER FRIDAY/SATURDAY: LIVE BAND SHOWS i^piyiffi^tsi^^ t^^^^^^^;;^^..,^^^^^;;^^ Kfi^jete -’^.iv^’^.^il as .i;’’!:ih^^;>’-;^-;: ,.: - ?’^-Uffl^K;;^.-^A..-^.ti’.\,’^^;’:-’A^v,-;.^;:.;-ifl.^ri-;f^^r-fe4p;A» EARLY EVENINGS 44 Bond .S^t East Oshawa 905.728.7242 TheDungeon.Ca THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 15 ^MFt^ NEWS No complaints with computers By Yohannis Sileshi programs eventually leading to a breakdown. "1 still can’t say tliat (lie system is perfect, but at (he same time 1’in pretty satisfied. No complaints." Hobyiine Meringer, in (lie Animation program, cannot seem to decide whether or not she prefers her iBook to tlie IBM ThinkPad, which students in oilier programs Chronicle Staff As students are increasingly enrolling in mobile learning programs at Durham College and UOl’l’, maiiy are very satisfied with (lie perforin;inee of their laptops. Students who have been a part of mobile learning programs in (lie previous year indicate they are happier with their laptops this year. Many programs in the college ;iii(l a number of programs in ilie university either use llie discontinued model of llie IBM ThinkPad, IBook d I or the I’owerHook Cil, running Mac OS X. 1’aui Aitken is a First-year student in the Advertising program. At 1’irsi Aitken was skeptical about using a laptop in college. "It took me some time to gel used to it," Aitken said. In the advertising program, Aitken as well as many other first year students use a variety of software sucli as Adobe I’hotoshop and Premiere. ’The programs arc fun to use," lie said. "Another tiling that I really enjoy is llie fact that our (laptop) labs arc use. "1 think the operating systems on holli Apple and Microsoft .ire good," Meringer said. "You just have lo know liow to use it. It can gel a lit- llc frustrating at limes, but you gel usrd to it." Altliougli Mac Is known to be user friendly, often times it is only used by people wlio know wliat it is best suitable for. "I would recommend Mac for lliose wlio want more variety such as design and multimedia," Meringer said. "Otherwise, they should not use tills system." The Mobile Computing Centre, is dedicated to helping students who arc in mobile learning programs. According to the centre, mobile learning lias several advantages. Students liave the ability to com- STUDENTS WITH LAPTOPS: Kenneth Thorne, YiFan Zhang, Adam Pantalloiosco, and Jamie Duong enjoying themselves in the computer commons. much smaller. Compared to about concerning Ills laptop. witli his iBook last year. 60 people in the lectures, there arc "Overall, 1 find (lie program "My laptop used to break down a no more than 30 in (lie labs." Aitken enjoyable," lie said. lot," Arsenault said. "I guess I just said it gives him a better chance to Rydii Arsenault, in llie had a lot of bad luck will) it." He deal with professors one-oii-onc Multimedia Design program said mentioned one of (lie main probabout assignments and oilier Issues lie liad Ills fair share of problems lems was (lie inability to run certain plete assignment anywhere at any- time, witliout the hassle of securing a computer to use. Students can also communicate with teachers and staff, access their marks on the scliool server and have equal access to tlic school’s Internet connection, botli wired and wireless. Mobile Learning lias opened many doors for students both at DiirJi.im College and UOIT. With enrollment constantly increasing there arc complaints and will be complaints about tlie performance of the laptops. However, the IT department is always available to attend to tlie needs of students to resolve their problems. For more information, students can contact the Mobile Computing Centre in room BIOS. S.H.A.R.E reaches out for HIV By Mark Arike Chronicle Staff__________ Photo by Carly Jackson WHATS YOUR TYPE?:Third-year Manufacturing Engineering student Karthigan Siva smiles as he finds out his blood type at the Canadian Blood Services blood typing clinics on campus Oct. 25 and 26. Students find out what their type is at Durham JaCKSOn By Oarly Jackson BY Carly Chronicle Staff__________ Do you know wliat your "type" is? Recently, several Durham College and UOIT students who didn’t, got the chance to iind out at the. Canadian Blood Services Blood Typing Clinic held on campus Oct. 25 and 26. The clinic was an opportunity for students to find out tlieir blood type free of charge and in less than tlircc minutes, With a booth set up in the South Wing hall the first day, and another in tlic UA Atrium the second day, the clinic proved to be a huge success. One hundred and sixty one students found out their r\t tl-inco hinnrl 1 1 1 those, 111 blood »vr>f> and of type, nni\ signed up to donate during the DC and UOIT Blood Donor Clinic in the gyni on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students were entered in a draw upon finding out their blood type, and winners Colleen Wanscy and Micliael Wrock each received Canadian Blood Services-themed apparel by Roots. The blood typing clinics liavc been held on campus for (lie past three years, but Sue Harris, Canadian Blood Services clinic recruitment co-ordinator for central Ontario, said this was (lie first year tliat it was lield over two inctnnr) f\f rinuc HnrrH! r’h.iitli 7’iii-i.i of one. Harris, Zaina Ghaith, a on».r>r>/l-,,nn days instead second-year extremely pleased with tlie clin- Business Marketing student. ic’s results, said this year’s was the "Today was just good timing." best typing event held at the Karthigan Siva, a third-year ruin school so far. .1 Manufacturing Engineering stu- "Two days at different loca- dent, also signed up to become a tions was great," slic said. donor on Nov. 4, and thought (lie However, Canadian Blood blood typing clinic on campus Services would like to collect at least 120 units of blood during the DC and UOIT Blood Donor Clinic, which would require about 175 donors. By donating blood, students’ can save up to three lives. Tills was a factor many students wlio did sign up to participate in the school’s donor clinic found persuading. "I would like to save a life," said was a great idea. "It’s really nice because it’s free and more convenient for people," he said, adding tliat it heightens awareness of (lie need for blood donors in Canada. Currently, less tlian 4 per cent of eligible Canadians donate blood, and with an aging population, donors are needed now more than ever. The S.H.A.R.E. organization is planning a major project tliat will raise money for tliose suffering from I-IIV in Africa. Tickets will be sold for a car raffle to be held on campus. Students for Humanitarianism and Action through Respect and Education is a non-profit, officially ratified club on campus tliat liolds various projects to aid those in need. In a recent dinner gala held by the CAW in Oshawa, Stephen Lewis, a politician, diplomat and international envoy for humanitarian efforts, met with S.H.A.R.E. members. An instant connection was made and a project to help raise money for those witli 111V in Africa is in tlic works. S.H.A.R.E. president Nalieed Dosani said tliat this would only be a success if all members put efforts into (lie project. If all goes according to plan, tlic rafHe will be lield sometime in second semester. 16 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 l ^MPUS NEWS Student Association grows with campus Campus Number of class presidents at a record high By Scott Bremner Chronicle Staff While classes have only been in session for about three months, Stuilcnt Association President Thomas Coughlan can already tell (hat he h.’i.s ;i g««d group f (1()’ workers. The four VPs in the room, as well as myself, we are a lot more along tlie lines of advocates," he said." While we enjoy the programming and the .icimUcs that we pnf on and sliiff like (hat for (lie sitidents, the people in (his room ;irc ;i lot more along (lie lines of advocates ;ind willing to go to l)at for students and light for wliat they want." The four VPs must bo doing a good job of getting students out to events because Coughlan believes that student turnout has been extremely successful. "We’ve been at capacity for a lot to most of our events," he said. "During Orientation Week we were ;it capacity for, I’m confident to say, every single one of our events. It’s been unbelievable." Wliilc student participation lias been high this year Coughlan believes that there arc advantages for next semester. Events include Frost Week; there will also be a I-’rost Week concert and a referendum or two. The first one Is for university varsity iitliletic.s. In September of 2006, UOIT "Maybe we’re there two days a week or something like tliat," lie may have varsity athletics for (lie s;iys. If (lie SA liad space it would first time. "That’s based on if (lie students also keep (lie Student Centre buildUOIT at decide to vote yes in the ing. Coiighlan would give this year’s referenduin for (hat," Coiighlan SA an eiglit or a nine out of 10. "And said. The second referendum lias to nol 10, because 1 (bink regardless of llow well we do there’s always do with llie U Pass. Tlie SA is currently working on a room for improvement. 1 think we’ve improved significantly witli Universal Pass or U Pass. U passes ((Miiiiitiiik-.ition tlii.s yc<ir." sire common at oilier colleges and Coughlan likes how llie SA lias universities. Tlie Student Association would got llie word out about its activities. "Hven if communication was at a like to sec if a U Pass is something hundred and ten per cent, I mean that students on campus would we would still look at oilier areas." enjoy. 1 Ie thinks llie SA would be closer to ’I lie SA is currently working on ;i a nine than an eiglit in terms of survey, to be handed out in the tliird week of November. grading. "Before we go and take the time "This year, by far, is one of (lie strongest executives tlie Student and (lie money to do a referendum, Association li.is (liad) based on we want to sec tliat this is wliat, in what administration say, and in my fact, (lie students want and need," three years (of being on the associ- said Coughlan, I low would (lie U Pass work? ation) this is by far the strongest." "When you get on (lie transit, Coughlan is also Impressed with (be number of students wlio arc rather than digging for change or getting involved in other areas, looking for your bus pass, you just such as class presidents. pull out your student ID card, show Typically we’d look at having your student ID card and gel on tlie CO class presidents or something. bus for free," Coughlan said. A small fee would be added to a This year we have well over 100, student’s ancillary fees. and that’s incredible for us." "1 don’t know whether commu"Unlimited access and ridership nication lias increased significantly to Durham Regional Transit for the and so that gels them (students) entire academic year (is what they involved or what it is. Maybe it’s would cover)," says Coughlan. The fee would cost between S 10 something in (lie water?" and $12 dollars a month. The fee Cougliliin joked. If students liked the events tliat would be paid up front during regtlie SA had tills semester, they arc istration with the rest of the fees going to love what’s have planned students have to pay. "Maybe it’s just a matter of asking administration for space but in a lime of space issues, I can’t really sre llial," lie said. Coughlan gave an (.’x.impli.’ of llow that would work. HAIL TO THE CHIEF: Student Association President Thomas Coughlan and disadvantages to being housed ;) sepanite building. The advantage is students can get away from tlie buildings wliere they have their classes. The disadvantage is tliat (lie SA has its own building and is separate from (lie rest of llic camin pus. "The colder months students don’t necessarily like to walk outside, in (lie cold. in the wind or... (lie snow in order to come over here." Coughlan said. Tlie underground tunnels tliat are quite common ;« Lakchcad and oilier universities and some colleges in Ontario" was one possible solution Coughlan mentioned. The oilier was having some space at (lie scliool. , library can get research you need By Mark Arike Chronicle Staff Intcrlibrary Loans, a new method of getting materials from oilier libraries, is now available for UOIT students and faculty. It is a service tliat allows’ students and faculty to get (lie materials they need If they aren’t available on campus. For UOIT, a system called Rapid Access to Collections by Electronic Requesting (RACER) is used to the find tlie materials being requested tlirougli other academic institutions. Those using (lie service will be notified immediately when tlieir documents arc available. A loan period is determined at the time of receiving the materials. Currently,. (lie library is covering the cost of the service. 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Walking tbc lialls late at night, iind even cleaning up llie bags of garbage left liy (lie dumpsler. Lugging in piini|ikins for a carving competition or barbecuing burgers for llie impaired masses after pub nights. You can tell llieir rooms by (lie message boards Ining by them and you can never miss tlieir bright red sliirts. They each have tlieir own reasons for doing so but tlieir goal is all (lie s«ime; helping students adjust to residence life at Durham College and U01T. They arc (lie Simcoe Residence Advisors (RAs) and they arc, for many, an integral part of making their first move out of their parents’ house and into a life of tlieir own. "It’s like being the activities director on a cruise ship," says second floor RA Scan Terceira. Terccini grew up in Bermuda before moving to Burlington at 15 and is in Ills third year of Business Administration Information Systems at 1101T. lie spent last year in residence and became moti- takes a lot of time thai you don’l always have; .she said. vated to become an HA due to (lie On lop of tlieir daily duties they great relationship lie had with lii.s are also expected plan and superlast year. vise events for students. HA "Sara Carmicliaet was my RA Ricardo Clarke-Hxcellnit lias held last year and she was the biggest two food tasting competitions reason that 1 stayed in school," lie called )us( One Taste and will lie said. "So 1 tliouglil it would be great teaching students bow to 1)) on to have (lie chance to make tliat big Nov. 15. of a difTerence in someone else’s HA Andrea Duguai says tliat no life; matter how corny and cliched it In addition to all tlieir responsi- sounds all RAs are just there bilities they are also most common- because they want to help people. ly called upon to mediate room- As (lie most petite of all the HAs she male disputes, l-’rom "she keeps feels tliat many students come to wearing my dollies" to "lie keeps lier because slie is the least intimidrinking all niv beer" they find dating and has dealt with almost themselves in (lie middle, and in everything in her (entire. most cases llie simple solution is "I have lielped a girl who wasn’t communication. sure whether or not slie Is pregnant, "l.ols of times they have all these a guy wlio wasn’t sure of Ills sexualproblems but haven t said anything ity, even students having suicidal about il;Terceira lias noticed. "We thoughts; Duguai said. "We’re tell tliem tliat they should discuss more of a resource for (lie students. tilings lliat are bothering them with If we can’t lielp them wo arc here to each other, and that’s usually (he find lliem liclp." last we hear of it; Working late nights in residence Fourth floor HA Vanessa Gaidlcs docs liave its bright sides as well. says tliat (lie biggest problem she Duguai told a story of a student faces while on duty is witli intoxi- coming in drunk one night and cated students and visitors being wanting his keycard re-prodisrespectful to the building and grainnied. She was more than her position. happy to licin the student but there Offduty slic duds her biggest dif- was one problem; what lie thought ficulty to be managing sleep, sliifts, was Ills keycard was actually his and keeping up witli the workload bankcard. other Human Resources course. "It Residence activities can be sug- Downtown residence idea has Polonsky pumped about future By Blake Wolfe Chronicle Staff make suggestions at the front desk to (lie on duty RA or get tlieir email addresses from (lie attendant. Or students can simply mark tlieir thoughts on the message boards Although Durham Collcge/UOlT Photo by Blake Wolfe ture. GENOSHA HOTEL: Proposed sight for new residence. tlie developers’ is to make tlic building a student residence during the school year and a hotel during the of town, Polonsky believes tliat a .summer. He added that tlic protown in top shape is important for jected opening date is for tlic 2007impressing and drawing botli 08 scliool year. potential students and their parGray shares Polonsky’s views on ents. "It’s Osliawa competing witli a student presence in the downKingston," Polonsky said, referring town creating more life in tlie area, to the competition for student as well as the possibility of more enrolment at each city’s respective businesses opening to cater to stuuniversity. "We want every part of dents, such as coffee houses. While Gray admits that tlic town to look as nice as possible." Although Polonsky described downtown may be perceived as an Osliawa’s current downtown as an area dial may be unsafe and runarea witli a "pro-dominance of down, he believes that a lot of the pawn sliops and advanced cash fears tliat citi’/.ens may have arc stores", lie liopes to see (lie down- "overblown", and tliat new developtown restored to an area which is ments such as student housing and "beautiful, sate and alive", in which the new condominium project, curstudents can live "where (lie life is," rently under construction at Bond "I think it would he great for our and Center streets, will effect a turnstudents to have tliat (downtown around in tlie downtown, "I think housing) as an option; Polonsky we found tliat when we have good said. Mayor jolin Gray is also excit- events (projects); Gray said, "tlie ed about tlie development. perception of a dilapidated downAccording to Gray, (lie latest plan of town disappears." talization may be increased enrol- ment at DC/UOIT. Since many U01T students come from outside outside of IIA rooms. "Our jol) is to make students want to come hack to residence, or at least be willing to come back next year; Gaidic-s says. they try Along tlic way to make life at Simcoe Residence totally beachin’. City, veterans set for new memorial Chronicle Staff lias iio money invested in (lie project, Polonsky is excited about tlie development regardless of the schools’ financial stake in the ven- cial investment. In addition to providing future DC/UOIT students with more housing options, Polonsky is also supportive oftlie possible rejuvenation that may result from new building projects going up in (lie downtown core, "We would like to see llie downtown improved," Polonsky said. "Like many downtowns, (Osliawa’s) could use a sliot For Polonsky, in the arm." Osliawa’s downtown "lias a lot going for it." He cited tlic McLaughlin Art Gallery and City Hall, as well as (he downtown’s many restaurants and the new sports complex, as some of tlie urea’s prime attractions. Polonsky said one of the desirable side effects of downtown revi- gcsled by students at anytime, in a number of ways. Students can By Mark Kalinski Durham College and UOIT president Gary Polonsky is "rooting for tlic developer" in regards to proposed student housing in Osliawa’s downtown. Tlic Gcnosha Hotel, which was sold last inontli to Toronto-based ICC Citicore Developments, has been rumoured to be the future site of off-campus student housing, "We wish him (the developer) well," Polonsky said, "but we don’t have one nickel invested." Polonsky described (lie schools’ role in the purcliase and development as a "soft partnership", meaning that the school is offering full support oftlie idea in lieu of finan- Photo by Matt Collison TIME OUT: Simcoe RA Vanessa Gaidies takes a minute to chat with a resident. Gaidies is one of the five RAs that make a difference every day Osliawa residents will have anotlicr place to pay their respects next Remembrance Day, when a new monument is unveiled at Memorial Park to honor tlie city’s veterans. Council set aside land earlier tilis month and approved a large memorial to be constructed on tlie west side oftlie park. Tlie wall will be built close to (lie existing cenotaph. Tlie new memorial wall will feature tlirec towers, a series of bronze plaques, a large mural and a seating area witli patliways leading to a garden. The Naval Veterans Club approaclied council in 2004 witli requests for a plaque to celebrate the organization’s 50th brandies, tlie Korea Veterans Association and tlie Ontario Regiment. The project also includes restoring and cleaning up damage and wear and tear to tlie existing cenotapli and is expect- ed to total $75,000. Council received support from the operational services committee last week and held a special meeting where it voted for approval oftlie city’s share of $50,000 prior to the budget being completed. Tlie City will work together with veterans groups to plan and make an application to Veterans Affairs Canada for a grant to cover tlic additional $25,000. Stan Bcrtoici (lie Operational Services Commissioner has been involved witli (lie project from tlie start, said lie was pleased witli what lie had seen of (lie project tlius far. reunion, Staff soon began meeting He said he was specifically with other veterans groups to pleased with (lie location of tlie discuss tlie possibility of a new memorial. "It will be nice to have someplaque. Everyone agreed tliat tlie Naval Veterans plaque must be thing (here that attracts people added to tlie new memorial wall, to spend a moment or two but council then decided that rellecting." one plaque was not enough and Ik’rtoia said tlie inscriptions a new memorial should be built. to be written on each plaque as ’flie idea was to build a memori- well as how and when the wall al tliat would recognize all ser- will be revealed is still being vice men and women from worked out and sliould be done over (lie nexl year, but insisted Oshawa. Landscape architect Daniel tliat tlie memorial would be O’lSrien, who helped build tlie ready in lime for next year’s original memorial, was contact- Remembrance Day." I’m certain it will he done in ed along witli 10 concerned groups made up of local legion time for next year." ____________________^^f* MJL V JLJL \^/ AJ JL ^IJL^ V T U__________________: If you don t know your limit, your body will By Courtney Duffett Chronicle Staff__________ Alcohol poisoning’ kills many students and young adults every year. Alcoliol changes (lie way tlic body reacts. Breathing, heart beats and gag reflex all change depending on how much alcohol is consumed. If too much alcohol is consumed, a victim can choke, breathing can slow down and could even stop, a heart attack can occur, or even sei/ures. It is widely believed that drinking coffee, taking a hath or sleeping, or walking will help tliosc wlio drank loo much to become sober. All these methods ;ire false, and really, (lie only cure is time. It takes about one liour to get one drink out oftlie blood stream. At 50 nig of alcohol, a person is at a mild intoxication state where they are beginning to feel warm and become flushed. At 150 nig, most iiormal people are intoxicated and arc shirring their speech, staggering, and cdii have double vision. At 500 mg, dcatli is likely for most people. About 75 per cent of Canadians drink alcohol, and more men tlian women tend to drink. Most of (lie drinking occurs at special events, bars, or witli friends. Drinking and driving is another major issue in Canada, liven ifllie person may not have alcohol poisoning, driving drunk can be just as harmful because it can cause collisions, injuring or killing themselves or others, Tlic police are aware tliat drinking and driving is an issue in Canada and they have programs to liclp prevent certain types of drinking. Mark Stone lias .been a police officer for 16 years. He works in die area of impaired driving for llic provincial conns, and is vice-president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an intoxilixer technician and a collision re-constructlonalisl. Drinking and Driving 78 per cent of Canadians know someone who drove a vehicle knowing they were over the legal limit for alcohol. There were about 1,000 people killed in 2002 caused by drinking and driving in Canada. This does not include those 170 water-related deaths in 2002 involving alcohol. In 1995/1996, there were 349 men and 193 women hospitalized because of alcohol in Canada. There is a $800 to $1200 fine for impaired driving and exceeding 80mg of alcohol in the body’s system. 40 per cent of Canadians admit to driving while over the legal limit of ’alcohol. The police put on a IUDH program once a month and for six weeks during Christmas. The K1DK program is for police officers to randomly catch people wlio have been drinking and driving. The breath lest is set at 100 mg even though you’re over (lie Source: MADD.ca limit after HO mg said Stone. The reason die police do this is hol in (lie system. Botli alcohol to ensure tliat once (lie drinking tlic blood system. Stone said police lay two differ- poisoning and drinking and dridriver gets to (lie police station, if (lie person lias been cauglit drink- ent charges against drinking dri- ving have always been a major ing, then when they redo breath vers, The first cliarge is Impaired issue and (liere are organizations test, (lie test slill shows HOmg or driving, which doesn’t have to laid out there trying to liclp people betif die person if drinking and dri- ter understand the situations and more. Stone said (lie police consider ving. It can be cliarged if the driver circumstances. (lie travel factor from (lie RIDE is seen swerving around on die Mo Hashim is tlic youth manprogram to die police station and road, driving carelessly, or speed- ager for MADD. Tlic primary (lie amount of time it takes for ing. Tlic second cliarge is exceed- focus for them is to concentrate oh alcohol to llow tlirougli and out of ing (lie legal limit of HOnig of alco- schools to liclp them make better decisions and deal willi tlic consequences. MADD travels all over Canada to (lie schools doing presentations for (lie students so that they arc familiar with .of die alcoliol problem, tliat accidents do happen, hut there arc safe routes lliat can be taken to prevent accidents from happening. BACCHUS is a non-profit organixation tliat deals witli the responsible use of alcohol and how to manage drinking all (lie lime. Tills organlxation deals more witli liigli schools and colleges because they want to focus on die age groups in which kids usually start to drink. "Our theory is tliat peer-based is tlie liest approach," said I-’ran Wsowcxyk, executive director of llie Student Life Hducation Centre, which is a part of BACCHUS. Wsowc/.yk believes that their organization lias a positive Impact on students. Maria Locacciato deals with (lie social norms witli BACCHUS. She makes sure dial students understand wliat’s really happening in society. Locacciato’s approach is to promote protective behaviours among students and teach them llow to be safe and how to protect tlicir friends and liclp keep them safe as well. In a 1999 survey of about 4,000 young adults ages 12-15, about 65 per cent oflliem admitted to being drunk at least once. CAMPUS NEWS Transit starting to get better for campus By Colleen Doyle Chronicle Staff With 20,000 students hero on campus, about 24 per cent of students use (lie public transit lliiil li;is been provided. With buses running ull day, ;ind new routes .timed at students wlio did not have access before, it appears ;is though m;iny students on campus are unaware of tlie services provided by Durham Hcgion Transit. )im McMasier, public transit consultant liere on campus, says the numbers are getting belter but it will be lucky if lie ever sees 50 per cent. The buses arc llu-re for convenience, to make things easier on (lie studcnts.and to save on costs. livery year McMaster takes into consideration every plione cull, email and verbal request when trying to make tilings more accessible for everyone here on campus. Por instance, extending routes, laterpick up and drop-off times, and as of tlic beginning of November, and being able to purcliasc GO Transit tickets right licrc on campus at tlic Tuck Shop. Every year McMaster deals with many of the "bow do I get Go Eng Girl: Engineering isn’t just for boys, girls can do it too because they can offer a different ed. Baig said there sliould be more perspective than tlieir male coun- of that kind of encouragement at Chronicle Staff terparts might. home. Lixuan Lu, the first female Eva Sunny, vice-president for Engineering scliools across engineering professor ;it UOIT, the WIH agrees, though slie knew Ontario arc experiencing a power said women are needed in (lie ever since slie was six that she ndd, and they sliould not be dis- wanted to be an engineer. sliortagc. A girl power shortage. Women enrolling in engineer- couraged tliat there arc so few Her parents were both engiing courses are declining, causing females, neers and knowing wliat it was concern among engineering She spoke about how female made it more accessible to licr, scliools. students arc more open to dis- slie feels. This lias forced universities cussing their concerns about isoSlie also really enjoyed buildacross Ontario to actively search lation with her. ing things. for females interested in maths "You don’t always need to lie Uoth Sunny and Baig agree and sciences, encouraging them willi girls," Lixuan said, saying that tliat though Go Eng Girl and WIE to consider engineering as an since there are so few females it are belli helping bring tlic mesoption. makes them special. sage to high scliools, llie mediii DOIT lias recently become Other than Go Hug Girl, UOIT sliould do more to portray die Involved in a new program called lias a Women in Engineering club field to llie general public, and Go Eng Girl, dial’s geared towards (WIE), geared to promoting sliow young girls tliat llie deld can grade 7 to 10 girls to educate par- females in engineering programs, lie feminine as well. ents and girls ;is to wliat engineer- but all are welcome and it’s not "Engineering is half-art and ing is, and to put to rest some just for girls. half-science," llosen said. I’resideni of (lie club, Farina stereotypes. I Ie explained that wliat they do The dean of Engineering at Baig, is a third-year student in is lake the new ideas from science UOIT’ Marc Rosen, said tlial In llie Nuclear Engineering. Slie never and build them. last 10 to 20 years female enrol- tliouglit slie would study engi"If you like to build, or take ment lias risen from 3 per cent to neering. 1 lowever when slie start- tilings apart, or build new tilings 23 per cent. However recently it ed choosing her classes in high you should consider engineering." dropped to 20 per cent, scliool her mother encouraged Lixuan encouraged girls saying Koscn thinks tliat women’s Iier to take everything, to keep her (hat they shouldn’t be afraid. voices are needed in engineering options open when slie graduat"Try it, you may be surprised." By Jessica Klinkenberg What you need to know to work or study abroad in Oz here, or there?" requests. As McMasier put it Ilis’ job is "getting By Matty James people on buses." Before the begin- Chronicle Staff ning of this school year, packages were sent out to all students giving them the details regarding transit, including schedules and pricing THE CHRONICLE vides a link between Canadian students and international universities offering a broad range of programs to students from undergraduates to to be on (he cast or west coast of (lie continent, it will be an ocean postgraduates. can work up to 20 hours a week and breeze. During full-time study, students Having travelled Australia in 1999 and 2000, it’s easy to suggest to anyone witli any interest in travel to head down under, whether it’s for scliool or on a working-lioliday visa. But liow does one go about get- The academic year in Australia full-time during liolidays. Cliccklist before going down begins in die fall (February) and term two starts in July. linden packages. But for some it could have been easily missed due to tlic Tlic end of (lie academic year is Health coverage is required and November, and depending on the all students must have Overseas information overload. Nonetheless, transit can lielp students save in so university and program specifics, a Health Coverage (OSHC) If you’re going down for teacher many ways, especially when it ting there? mid-year acceptance may be availFor a working-lioliday visa sim- able in July. comes to gas and money. (raining be sure to check with tlic In October 2003, transit sold 221 ply contact the Canadian Embassy A three or four-year degree is Provincial Teacher Certification passes, compared to ’151 in October in Ottawa and Fill out a few forms required for citlier a post-graduate Board to ensure certain require2005. So there is an increase in bus and show between $5,000 and certification or teacher training. ments are met riders, however with all (lie benefits S7.000 in me bank. Students can expect tuition to be Using KOM Consultants could As a student, tlic Student from $8,000 to $18,000 (all figures save you $100 in application fees provided it seems not enough people are familiar with transit system Association at DC/UOIT has Australian dollars) for one year. depending on your university of or even the information dial’s out hooked up with KOM Consultants, KOM suggests accommodation is choice. out of Hamilton, Ontario. Even if you aren’t a resident of there. approximately $110 per week, Since -1991, KOM Consultants depending on location. Ontario you can still apply. It’s an option for some who are For complete details contact: And wliat about working? Is it interested in saving, and or com- has aided students in international possible to find a job? No worries. www.komconsiiltants.com. E-mail: muting. For more information, go to education in Canada. (lie wcbsite www.publictransit@dcWith 20 universities throughout Fortunately, working in Australia is [email protected] Australia and the UK, KOM pro- a breeze and if you’re lucky enough Tel: (905) 318-8200 uoit.ca. . November 22, 2005 19 Full-time school and part-time working hard for students By Danielle Cowie Chronicle Staff I laving a job can be tiresome, especially when someone’s in .school. Taking on about a 20-hour-aweek school schedule mixed in with about a 30-liour-a-week work schedule can wear a lot of people out. But some have rent to pay along with the expense of food, clothing and other necessities. Sure, OSAP is wonderful, but tliat money lias to start getting paid off tlic next year and interest makes it even harder to pay tliose monthly fees. A lot of students do not liavc the advantage of liaving parents pay for their schooling or Betting a scholarship. Along witli Clition coiiie books, laptop rentals for some, and other scliool supplies. Mike Hancock, a (irst-yc.’ir Business Administration student, works .at Automation Tooling System (ATS) and is an inventory school clerk. He works 20 hours a week at his job and goes to scliool about 20 hours a week. Wlien asked if it is hard to balance work and scliool, lie said: "No. Not yet anyway." Brasanthan Vagnaradah, also a first-year Business Administration student, works about a 20-hour week at Pi/.’/.a Pixxa and balances a 20-hour school week. He says it is not hard to balance scliool and work. Scliool can sometimes start out with a heavy workload and it can be hard for students to start off after over a four-month break, especially wlien they have a job. Briannc Farquhar, a secondEntertainment year Administration student, works part time at tlie Oshawa Civic Centre and also docs work-study on cam.. Grass Roots, youth basketball program By Dewayne Fanfair training and passing down knowl- Chronicle Staff______ edge. Kurt Mark started (lie Toronto Basketball Association (TBA) 28 years ago and since tliat time it lias been a very successful program. Coach Mike Gcrmequet has Students wlio are looking to do some community service, but are liaving trouble finding what tlicy want to do, don’t liavc to look any furtlicr-bccause a youtli basketball program lias the key elements they might be looking for to help young people. Grass Roots Is a program under tlie Toronto Basketball Association, in which basketball is used as a tool to develop life skills, which also includes developing students’ work liabits in scliool. It stresses healthy nutrition and most importantly education, which can be translated to tlieir everyday lives.’It stresses discipline, pliysical The program has affected my entire life. Kurt Mark gave me the opportunity when I was fresh out of jail and it changed my whole opportunity to be taught how to improve their gtimes, but they also get to travel across (lie border to play other youth teams. They have travelled to Albany, Boston and Niagara Falls and have played in various tournaments in been witli tlie association for 14 each city. In Albany, there were 168 teams years and said dial if Kurt Mark didn’t get Ilim involved in tlic program playing in die Gym Hat Tournament, and all (lie students after lie had been through some life. athletes were given tlie opportunity rough times in Ills life, lie doesn’t know where lie would be today, to showcase what they have Mike Gemieqiiet "The program lias affected my learned in the program as well as entire life," said Gerniequct. "Klirt year, tlie turnout Is about 60-70 stu- how to behave while attending the Mark gave me an opportunity when dents attending every Saturday tournaments. I was fresh out of jail, and it changed morning from 0:30 a.ni. to noon. Finding something wortli doing "The program will run for good in tlic community lias good benefits my wliole life." Staff members include: Shcrlon because there is a lot of dedication and gives people a real reason to Cliance, Larry Tappin and Kurt towards it," said Gcrmequet. want to do liclp and do some good Mark. Germcquct said that this The youths not only have tlie for others. ______’ pus. She puts in about 16 to 20 hours a week and goes to school about 23 liours a week. Farquhar gets OSAP to help her with scliool expenses. Jennifer Cavano, a former Early Childhood Education student at Cciitciinial College, is now paying forOSAP. Tlie government gave Iier about $8,000 because she needed to pay for rent and food as well as scliool. Cavano is now working double sliifts throughout tlie week to pay oll’herOSAP. "1 went to scliool witli people tliat would work until 2 a.m. and have to get up for scliool die next day for an 8 a.m. class," Cavano said. "Tlieir marks were dropping because they were focusing on working to pay off for scliool more than their school." ivember 22, 2005 PUS NEWS REGISTRAR WITH A FLAIR: Micki Walters, registrar at the college, has a love for travel, helping students, sports and volunteering. . - Retiring registrar reflects on career By Ashley Buchanan Chronicle Staff Sitting in the back of the regis-. trillion office, she types away on her computer, surrounded by a collection of colourful books and folders lidily placed on tlic shelves. Micki Walters has spent the last 3 and a lialf years as the Registrar at Durham, and slie is set to retire around Christinas time. As registrar she is responsible for all stu- dent records in the college, getting students registered and ensuring that they meet all the requirements for tlicir program, and determining if students arc eligible to graduate. Before becoming Registrar, Walters spent seven years as llie Dean of Health and Human Studies and taught nursing for 20 years "It was something dial just interested me (becoming Registrar), and 1 decided I wanted a change," she said. "It just seemed like a totally different non-nursing thing to do; Altliough slie never really grew tired oil these jobs, Walters felt slie needed something new. A typical day can vary for Walters, depending on the time of year. During tlic beginning of each semester slie helps witli online registration and trouble-shooting, in order to help student sign-up become easier. After registration is over her typical day can consist of a number of meetings, dealing with procedures and policies and licr current project, working to get continuing education registration online so students who work arc able to sign up through the Internet. "The best part, is working witli every department in the college," Walters said. "Wliat I like most, is when it is peak registration and I’m out at the front talking with students and trying to help them fill out their forms," "Tlic worst, probably some of the tilings I’m trying to accomplish, going to (lie gym, playing tennis all (lie paperwork arid trying tiogct and will soon be taking up golfwilli her liusband. Walters is also an cveryouii to agree on a policy." - In her numerous years of work avid traveller. She’s visited Italy, Walters lias a few moments slie lias England, Austria^Jmitzcrland and Europe. During winter she trayels yet to toilet. "I did S lot of pcdiatri^nUrsrrig mainly to llic Caribbeai’n^and her (In iinive^ity), so I met stfme really next cruise will be to Alaska, As her phenomenal little kids.with cancer, retiremeiit gift she will be travelling and tliose kids I’ve never forgotten," with four others to St. Maartcn. Walters noted. "I could quote you Currently Walters is taking Italian their name and wliere (licy were and Spanish through the college. from." Before retiring, Walters would Another gratifying moment she like to get a lot of processes docupointed out occurred only a few mented, making it easier for future months back. staff to understand how to do a "I met a graduate on an airplane, number of things, such as tlie steps several months ago, from about 20 needed to produce diplomas. "She’s tlie queen of details, years ago. Slie’s still nursing but also was doing flight attendant stuff processes and procedures," said at tlic lime. She said slie remem- Bcv Patton, a co-worker of Walters. bered what I taught her and certain "And slie has a great personality." After retiring Walters would like tilings that I said. That’s really rewarding," Walters mentioned. to do more volunteer work with "Tliat’s the neat part, meeting peo- charities like Meals On Wheels, ple all over the place tliat you once and volunteer witli tlic new cancer taught.The mother of three enjoys centre at Lakeridge. . The New Afie In Hair SMng STORE HOURS: Tuesday Wednesday 9:00 am Thursday Friday XX:00 am - 5:00 pm’» - 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 3:00 pm 20% Student discount on colours Hair extensions starting at $400 |eaa.--.,,. ^^« , RSThornton toffa ^05^4t.6W THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 21 ffi NEWS Adopt a p et, By Diana Greenhorn Chronicle Staff______ I’ct stores pick and choose which animals tlicy want, even if it means purchasing from puppy mills wlierc puppies can be abused, neglected and sold in bad health, slic said. At (lie Humane Society, animals available for adoption come with a health guarantee. -If the dog becomes sick within 72 hours of adoption, (lie Humane Society covers (lie vet bills. The Humane Society lias been around for 125 years, (lie Durham branch, in Oshawa, for 30 years. It is a non-profit organization run entirely by donations and Is affiliated willi (lie Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty lo Animals It c’iin seem impossible to resist tliat puppy bclilnil (lie glass wall ;>t a pet store, Those big brown eyes arc staring at you. Their tail is wagging, cars folded hack. If you’re saving up to buy tliat purebred Labrador or Siamese kitten, there arc n couple of factors to consider, such as (lie price and health. "Pet stores arc in (lie business of making money. They’re pretty mucli buying from wholesalers so they don’t care wlierc tlicir animals arc from," said Ruby Richards, manager of (lie Humane Society of Diirli.im Region. (OSPCA.) a frie nd The Humane Society is dedicat- tion and pay a fee that varies willi ed to rescuing mistreated animals (lie animal. Staff go over (lie appliand adopting tlicni out to (lie pull- cations and once llicy approve lie. them, (he animals have new homes. The animals stay at (lie shelter There is a 24-hour waiting period until they arc adopted, and because for adopting dogs, so (lie customer of (lie no-kill policy, the shelter is lit- can change llieir mind without haverally bursting at (lie scams. ing to return it. Cats and small ani"Riglit now we have about 130 to mals can go home (lie same day. 140 cats, all cra’mmcd Into just four Besides llie health guarantee, cat rooms. We’re way overcrowded you’ll find oilier beiiedls to adoptat the moment," explained ing from the Humane Society. Richards, who added tliat they usu- Because most of (lie animals are ally get at least three to four cats adults, they arc already weekly and sonic weeks, as many neutered/spayed, toilet-trained and as 20. There are currently six dogs socialized. It is also mucli cheaper and a lot of oilier smalt animats, to adopt from the Humane Society. Including mice, rats, hamsters and For more information on adoption, guinea pigs. call (905) 433-2022, or visit 199 To adopt, you fill out an applica- Waterloo St., Oshawa. Adoption Prices (Includes PST) Dogs $160.92 Purebred dogs $189 Cats $96.12 Purebred cats $129.60 Declawed cats $118.80 Rabbits, guinea pigs $16.20 Pnotosby UKina Gleenhofi PEARL: a five-year-old female pit bull who was abandoned, Pearl needs a home with no children or other pets. ARTIE: A one-year-old male gerbil, Artie has been at the Humane Society for over a year now and really needs a home and a new friend to look after him. TARA: A friendly, one-year-old grey tabby, Tara likes to be held and is suitable for a quiet home with no children. Talking sex for over 3 0 years By Blake Wolfe Chronicle Staff Autoeroticism and peanut butrarely mentioned in the same breath, let alone in (lie form of a question to an elderly lady. ler are However, when that elderly lady happens to be Sue Johanson, it makes a little more sense. Johanson - sex educator, talk show host, author, registered nurse, Order of Canada recipient and grandmother - lias seen and licard it all in the realm of human sexuality over Ac course of her 30- ycarcareer JohansdSn^has also witnessed first-hand the’sea change in societal attitudes toward sexuality, from working as a nurse in a Toronto birth control clinic in tlie early 1970s .to becoming Canada’s foremost sex educator. "It’s much more permissive (and) accepted (nowadays)," the animated Johanson said, before slie took the stage at her recent presentation at Durham College. The presentation was part of her Talk Sex With Sue Tour, which visits Canadian college and university campuses every fall, Perhaps johanson’s most noticeable presence was on (lie Sunday Night Sex Show, the popular calf-ill show which started on Canadian radio in l90’l (originally broadcast on Toronto station Q107 and later on AMMO) and moved to television in 1996, on Canada’s W Network (formerly known as WTN). After the sliow’s conclusion in 2002, Johanson began hosting Talk Sex Witli Sue on the Oxygen network in the U.S., a program with a similar format to her previous show. In that time, Johanson has noticed vast differences between lier American callers and their Canadian counterparts, in terms of knowledge and concerns regarding sexuality. "Tiley do not get good sex education down there," Johanson said, adding tliat the most asked questions from her American callers regard penis enlargement and reaching climax, from males and females respectively, whereas Canadians asked about more indepth topics such as STD prevention ;ind H1V home tests. She attributes a lack of sexual knowledge south of the border in part to the Bush administration’s conservative leanings, wliicli equals a sex education program with a heavy emphasis on abstinence, as opposed to a more balanced .curriculum focused on practical information for youth. "That’s not education - that’s control," Jolianson snid, The impetus forjolinnson’s sex education crusade was the alarm- ing lack of knowledge displayed by (he youdi who frequented the Don Mills Birth Control Clinic, . which she established in 1970. The clinic, which operated out of (tie health office of a Toronto liigli school, would regularly get around 45 people a night, witli patients coming from as far as Hamilton and Osliawa. Although these youth were . being taught about sexuality in tlieir classrooms, the education focused on (lie anatomy of reproduction and not on tlic more advanced aspects, sucli as tlic emotional factors involved witli sex. or (lie spectre of STDs. Jolianson began teaching sex edu1 cation in various schools in 1974. "I realized tliese kids were having sex and didn’t know a damn thing about it." Johanson said. "The fallopian tubes arc not where the action is." Throughout her career, Johanson has.ficldcd many different questions, ranging from tlie ordinary to (lie obscure. Among lier most memorable callers, Jolianson recalled an 05year old woman wlio asked whether or not she should remove her dentures before performing oral sex on lier partner, and a man wlio called in asking if it was normal to iii;>sUirl);ilL1 into a jar of pcaniit butter. "I asked him it it was smooth or crunchy," Johanson remarked. Although calls about uncommon sexual practices involving food condiments may not faze Johanson, there is one aspect of sexuality in particular tliat does not sit well with lier. "Anal sex terrifies me," Johanson said, referring to the great risk of STD infection involved, wliicli she discussed in gruesome detail during lier presentation. No stranger to the limelight, Johanson has made several appearances on both American and Canadian television programs outside of her own. Recently u regular guest on tlie Late Show with David Lettermaii (whom slic. recently turned down for an exclusive appearance deal), slie lias also made several appearances on tlic various incarnations of (lie Degrassi High series, tlie iconic Canadian-produced TV program aimed at youth. "1 loved doing’ Degrassi," Johtinson said. "I loved working with the kids and Linda (Schuyler, series creator)." After so many years and an undoubtedly busy schedule, lolianson is quick to dispel any rumours surrounding lier retirement. Jolmiisoii, it seems, Is here lo stay, "I’m nut retiring lolianson said frankly. at all," U-Mix hosts multicultural festival at DC By Derek Giberson Chronicle Staff The U-Mix lias enlercd th( building. Tlie student-driven club, wliici started up quietly last year, is now ir full swing after hosting Chaiind Ra;r on Nov. 2, a multicultural festiva tliat celebrated (lie end of tin month of Ramadan and miscc funds "for those affected by tin eartliquakc in Pakistan. "This is (lie first major event tilt U-Mix lias lield," said Aliad I laseen one of (lie group’s representative1 and a third-yeur engineering stu dent. More than 150 students canu throughout the evening event which included South Asian food clothing stalls, henna tattoos, music and dance. Cliaand llaat mean* "1110011 night," a reference to die las’ day of tlie lunar month, whici marked tlie end of Ramadan, ; month of fasting during daylight foi Muslims around tlie world and or campus. The U-Mix, short form for (lit Ultimate Mix, incorpor.ites a larg( mixture of South Asian cultures inn their on-cainpus activities wblk raising funds for causes of humani tarian nature. Oilier events tlie) hope to liold this year include i comedy niglit, a pub event, an inter national event, and, if they liav( linie, a formal. 555 Rossland Road East Oshawa 905-728-9113. 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Recently, Canadian Blood Services and (lie Student Association teamed up to liold the annual student blood donor clinic on campus. A huge success, the clinic saw 134 donors attend. And although some students sweated witli anticipation while others (cared up witli nerves during tlicir wait at (lie clinic, they all came witli (lie same purpose: to donate blood. ’ihc gym was transformed, equipped willi stretchers, makeshift booths, seated waiting areas, a refreshment table, and numerous nurses, phlcbotomists and clinic assistants dressed in while. Durham College. UOIT, and Trcnl@Diirhain students could be seen everywhere, llling in tlie gym doors to register, waiting to liaye tlicir iron levels examined, answering hcaltli questions at private bootlis, or having tlicir temperature and blood pressure checked. But no matter their location witliin the clinic’s process, most managed to wear a smile while keeping their focus on the purpose of it all. "It liclps oilier people," Francinc Zcga said as she lay atop one of (lie stretchers. The first-year Office Administration student was far from a first-time donor, nor was slic nervous, as slie wailed to begin giving blood. Zcga said she continues to donate because she wants to ensure (hat if ever she or someone she cares for needs blood, it’s there to give. Only a t’.w feel away, on a nearby stretcher, was )odi Denbok, a Nursing student who, as a first-time donor, didn’t experience quite the same calmness as Zcga liad. "I was nervous at first," said Denbok, "but (lie nurse talked me through it." And (lie nurses weren’t tlie only ones paying special attention to student donors. Once finished donating, students were escorted to the refreshment table, where they were greeted by cliecrful volunteers George Charland and Fred There Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff__________ First-year Durham College students liave an opportunity to win $2,000, a new Ipod. or a Sony PSP. Dr. Peter Dictsche of Mohawk College in I lamilton is conducting a national study of 30,000 first-year college students via the Internet. Photo by Cady Jackson GIVE A LITTLE BIT: First-year Nursing student and first-time blood donor Jodi Denbok gets comfortable as she gives blood. Borg of (lie Knights of Columbus. Offering them she added, explaining that liaving a clinic on all sorts of beverages and snacks, from juice to campus encourages students to donate. coffee, to muffins to suckers, both Charland and And that concept certainly thrived this year, Borg made sure that students had whatever with students breaking past attendance numtheir stomachs desired, wliilc getting the nutrients they needed to replenish their blood sugar levels. Both have volunteered regularly at Canadian Blood Services’ blood donor clinics In the past several years, and help to make donating a hap])y experience for students. Sitting at the refreshment (able, enjoying a green sucker and having just finished donating for her tliird time, was General Arts and Science student Lindsay King, She thought it was great tliat tlie SA and Canadian Blood Services held a blood donor clinic right on campus. "Them coming to us is really good, " King said. "People don’t know how to contact them," bers and making this year’s clinic the most successful In its course at the college. "The student and class presidents played a key communications link to the success of tlie clinic," said Sue Harris, clinic recruitment coordinator for Canadian Blood Services, Harris was impressed with the attendance and the number of first-time donors that cliose to come out and donate. But whether first-time donors or regulars, nervous or not, students who took tlie time out of tlicir day on Nov. 4 to donate blood all accomplished the same thing: (hey gave (lie gift of life. And dial’s certainly something to smile about. opportunity for anyone after they graduate from tlicir college program," said Ellis. Bursting with positive energy, -rhen you walk into the he knows he’s helping people shape their careers. That’s one of tlie perks of his job that keeps him cafe- going he said. His primary job is to college pub teria are downstairs. Upstairs is deal witli all staff and students (lie tuck silop and a lounge area involved wi(.i the student centre. for students to relax in. This is also "I do not hate coming to work, I where you can find Student love it," said Ellis. "I want to ensure Centre manager, Will Ellis. every student on this campus gets Ellis 27, lias a demanding job the true experience of tills instituthat keeps him on his feet all day. tion, wliicli is the positive and "Everything in (lie building I’m hardworking environment tliat is involved with," said. Ellis,-" Every created through our teamwork day changes. One day I could be here." Ellis has overseen countless working getting ready for a pub event and (lie next day promoting events over his years, but a lew Student Centre events around (lie specific ones have stuck willi liim. Tlierc have been great events college." He oversees all of the centre like Campusfest, Snowball, and employees as well as all programs (lie sex pub tliat liavc been introand student groups on campus, duced over the years and are It’s not an easy job, but Ellis some of our biggest events," said always seems to sport a big smile. Ellis. "Will is an entertaining and Overlooking (lie student assounique person who lias a great ciation is a rewarding job because sense of humour around (he of (lie variety of people and events workplace," said Student lie lins become involved with, lie Association president, Thomas said. "1 will .do whatever it lakes to Coughlan. Rills graduated from the ensure (he students who attend Marketing program in 2001. He Durham College arc happy,." was Student Association V.I’, six Always an optimist, Ellis is t;ikyears ago and lias been involved ing his outgoing attitude and willi them ever since. working towards (lie future, "I still have n lot I wain to "This is a fantastic career -I- survey could equal big prizes for students By Lee Thibldeau Juggling jobs at Student Centre no problem for Ellis By Chris Combley National Sponsored by (lie Association of Canadian Community Colleges, die study Is concerned with the determinants of first-year college sit.dent outcomes and identifying college characteristics that help or liindcr student progress. "Individual students get feedback almost Instantly after finishing the survey," said Judy Morctton, Academic vice-president of Excellence and Innovation at Durham. After completion of tlie survey students arc automatically entered into a draw to win the prizes, The survey is available at wwv.wincollegctultion.com and runs until Dec. 9 with results not expected until April 2006. Upon completion of the study, Dr. Dietschc’s results will be communicated back to post-secondary institutions. ." ’ "If the study proves that more can be done to liave more successful students, I’m sure all colleges would take action," said Moretton. Continuing Education gets big thumbs-up from Durham » student centre, it’s like \f\f V V entering a mini shopping mall. The and a residents By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff Photo by Chris Combtey ON THE GO: Student Centre manager Will Ellis keeps the facility running like a well-oiled machine. accomplish. I’m now going to university trying to get my degree In communications," said Ellis. "I’m also taking college courses online." He has thought about his al service at the Student Centre and to expand its programs at our Wliitby Campus," said Ellis, Ellis believes his biggest contribution to the S.A. is Ills emphasis on teamwork. future often and he says he is’ "I believe there is a strong team happy where lie is and witli the within tlie S.A. tliat have taken it to a new level to ensure the safety way tilings are going. "Some of my future goals and comfort for the scliool’s stuinclude trying to provide addition- dents nnd staff," he said, Durham College’s Continuing Education lias done it again. For (lie eighth year in a row, DC’s Continuing Ed. has been voted number one in adult education by readers of (lie Osliawa iind Wliitby This Week and of tlie-Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser, The vote took place’ as part of (lie annual Reader’s Clioice Award. Durham College’s Continuing Education offers mature students who want to furtlicr (lioir education a variety of courses and part-time programs. Some of the courses offcreil include: Justice Studies, Languages, Leisure and Recreation, Technology, and Computers. Interested students can get more information at www.durhamcollcgii.Cii/concd or call Continuing Education office at 905-721-3052. . CAMPUS NEWS THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 25 New York city a great place to vacation Chronicle Staff When purchasing a bus pass think about llie aiiioinil of time you nre spending in (lie city. If you are staying longer than one day, buy (lie three-day pass and use it as your means of transportation. It will deliver you to all tlie popular areas and save you money on cab fare. - shop, M- " - By Sara Young »»--_ »»- .- . A bus driver steadily makes (lie w;iy from (lie iii;iinliiii(l 10 llic island, the sole destination of tlic travellers who have crommfd into the back of the bus. Stepping off (lie bus they arc Always carry a map to avoid getgreeted by .1 cool breexe th.it ,ling lost. After a few days It is easy to sweeps by them, delivering with ir’ get used to tlie streets, hut nt first it (lie Island siiiells. can seem a little confusing, Now ready to begin their vacaOn a visit to New York It is tion they look up at llie lion sur- mandatory to eat a slice of piy./a. rounded by liglits knowing tlial One of (lie top pix/a places is John’s tlicy have iniulc it. of lllcecker St., located at 2711 Of course (Ills is not a re;il lion, Ulccckcr St. Hating on a budget is and this Is no ordinary island. easy in New York. Because (lie porThese travellers have made their tions are usually huge, split llirm way to Manhiitlan Island, llie heart with a friend. You will nil up and of New York City. have money left In your wallet for When people think ofNYC they that extra little purchase tliat is remember the hustle and bustle of bound to happen; the city streets and llie overwhelmWhen you think of shopping in ing size of llie cily. It’s important to New York City, big name stores realize you cannot possibly cover come to mind like Bergdorf everything In one visit. By making a Goodmans, I-’.A.O. Macys, list of wliat yon want to see, you’re Schwart/, and Saks Fifth Avenue. more likely to make good use of Two more stores should also lop your time there. your inust see list. Century 21 offers When visiting New York for tlie designer clothing at discount clothfirst time llie best tiling to do Is ing prices but allocate a lot of time acknowledge that you are a tourist when shopping at tills store. There and you will need (lie help of a tour Is a wide variety of items to choose Photo by Sara Young guide. Gray line tours offer double from and tlie store is crowded witli TIMES SQUARE: New is York a great for stuplace decker buses and are great at cover- other bargain hunters. Toys "R" Us dents to shop, eat and have good a for time a great ing’the city, With four clllTcrcnt at Times Square is another must price. loops it is possible to sec (lie major see. Not only does tills store have its attractions, such as (lie Statue of own working farris wlieel inside [lie Liberty and 1’llis Island, tlie fanpirc store, but it also lias every toy imagRemember that New York is a purchase there will lie gone next State Building, and Rockefeller inable, witli lifesixe displays to go place to have fun and spend money season, llie pholos and llie mcmoCenter, and still have lime left to ajong with it. and although (lie items ih.it you rie.s wilHast forever. Stop smoking workshop at DC-UOIT By Lindsay Moore Chronicle Staff Tlie ninth annual Teens Tackling Tobacco workshop took place on Nov. 2 and 3 in Wliitby. The workshop teaches grade 7 and 8 students about (lie benefits of a non-smoking lifcstyle, witli an aim to encourage them to develop a smoke-free living strategy to ularly, and more heavily, sliare with peers. "A comprehensive tobacco Recent studies in Durham strategy is needed to lielp youtli Region show tliat 12 per cent of address the risk factors associated area teens smoke daily. Including with smoking," said Durham puboccasional smokers, it rises to 21 lic health nurse Bonnie Sormin per cent. Studies liave shown dial said in a news release. "The Teens tli& younger teens are when they Tackling Tobacco workshop begin to smoke, the more likely helps youtli to understand the tlicy arc to continue smoking reg- consequences of smoking and can lielp prevent them from start- ing." Students from numerous area scliools learned about (lie hazards of smoking and (lie impact of second-hand smoke. They also learned about the Ontario Tobbacco Control Act, and prepared presentations for their home-schools to educate others. There are options when earning a degree There is more than one way to complete schooling By Yohannis Sileshi Chronicle Staff already have towards a degree in Commerce. This bridging program became available to students for tlie first time during this spring. To enter (he bridge program, a student needs at least a two-year college diploma with a cumulative A (80-100 per cent) average, or any three-year university degree with a cumulative B (70-79 per cent) aver- age. Wilfred Pong, dean of the Faculty of Business at the university, designed die bridge program. The bridge program consists of five courses; two in Finance, two in Accounting and one in Statistics. Students who earn a B average will liavc (lie opportunity to transfer straight into the tliird year of (lie Bachelor of Commerce degree program. From there they can continue in tlie comprehensive research program, or tlicy can specialize in Is-Commerco, Accounting, Marketing or Supply Chain It is nice to know tliat college students now have an alternative method of entering university. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is now offering a bridge for tlie Bachelor of Management. Commerce program. Students can Fong said 13 students enrolled apply tlie diploma or degree they in tlie bridge program tills fall and will transfer into (lie tliird year of many students. die degree program. Pong says to expect more busi"We liavc already received a lot ness degree and bridge programs in of positive feedback from students near future. "The Bachelor of in the program," Fong said. "They Business Administration degree enjoy (lie fact tliat tlicy arc able to program, BBA, is pending ministry approval," he said. "Unlike the Commerce bridge program, students will only need a cumulative B i average to qualify." The Faculty of Business and "We have already Information Technology at U01T is received a lot of one in wliicli students will be able explore career opportunities in a feedback from stu- tofast-paced (leld. dents in the proThe full-time degree programs and bridge programs offered will gram. lielp students acquire the skills necessary for success in the 21 st centuryChristina Pearsol, student adviWilfred Fong sor for the Faculty of Business at U01T, said it all depends on student complete their degree in far less interests, "Possibly in 2007 or 200i! time." we will liave more bridge programs Students coming from both like lllis to lielp ensure student business and non-business diplo- interests are met," she said, ma programs liave equal opportuMore’ information on UOlT’s nities to enter tlie bridge program, bridge programs can \w found which could make it appealing to online at www.uolt.ca. - Quitting smoking can save your life By Jessica Klinkenberg Chronicle Staff________ Slats Canada sliows tliat are ;i.:l million Canadian’s aged 15 and older who smoke. In Ontario (liere are 57,000 15-li»-year-olds who do it. Recently statistics liave sliown tliat (lie number of people wlio smoke is decreasing. (here In I1)!)1) 28 per cent of 15 to 19 year olds smoked. In 200:1 1H per cent smoked, according to llie Canadian Cancer Society. People start smoking for various reasons, lirin Hall, an Hnvironiiiental Technology student, said she tried It in lilgli "school, but really only started last year because she was stressed out nnd a friend offered. She tliinks tliat could be why some people start smoking, because their friends do it. AIek lovanovic, a Computer Systems Technology sludcnl, says lliat lie sl.irled smoking because he (liought it was cool and continues bec.iii.se it’s something to do. However the outcomes they can expect from smoking are rarely pleasant. Most young smokers can expect to die a decade earlier tlian tlieir non-smoking friends and could suffer from long-term lung-related diseases, such as asthma or (lie terrifying lung cancer. Anne Vanpinxteren, a Durham Region cessation counsellor, says tliat llie first step to quitting smoking is to "make a decision tliat they want to quit and to liavc a plan." Slic cautions against quitting cold turkey because it doesn’t always work. "Find a strategy to help you quit." Strategics slie suggests arc to cither cut down on the number of cigarettes or only smoke half of the cigarette. Vanpinxteren says studies sliow people wlio quit smoking decrease their chance of heart disease by 50 per cent. Those who choose to quit smoking have to Fight through withdrawal. Because their body has become accustomed to the nicotine in (lie system they will still crave a cigarette, Vanpinxtereii said they can expect dizziness and headaches as tlie oxygen levels in their bodies increase. Quitters will typically have tremors and can liavr dilllciilty sleeping until their bodies adjust. And like alcoholk", soino smokers never gel rid of tlial craving for tobacco, They must realize thai il’lhey allow themselves to have one cigarette it could send them hurtling back to tlieir old habits. 26 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 ^7ER2agVM£2^ NEWS Executaires hold make-up seminar Office Admin students give beauty tips First years," said I leather Stiicey. "They have to do a rcporl on it. They have to attend two seminars and tlieir final repot is based on tin’ seminars they choose to go to." The seminar provided everyone in the room a demonstration of how dry (lie skin on llie face is. Mattel is a friend of April Winter, wlio is also in the executive option of the course. "The fact tliat most of our pi-ograin are females is why we had sucli a good tiirii-oiil," s;ild Staccy. "The fact that it’s make-up aiul all girls wear make-up, 1 llitnk they were really attracted to thai." "It’s good for (lie workplace too. They learn how to make themselves natural so you don’t look like (lie girl from Drew Carry," said By Kristina Opashinov Chronicle Staff Winter. In make-up seminar on Oct. 25, Vitl(»ri;i Maffei taught .1 rooin full of women tin’ husk’s for applyin}; make-up. Tlic Hxecuiarfes, .1 group of young women from (he Office Administration program, held (lie seminar. They arc in (lie executive option of the course. "We put (lie seminar on for (lie ;i Everybody who walked in (Indoor received a pamphlet from The Facial Place. Maffei lias worked at The Facial Place for two years and gave everyone a 15 per cent off coupon. The Executarlcs provided homemade refreshments for all their guests, which included coffee, tea, fruit and oilier snacks. Pholo by Ktistina Opashinov JUST MAKE IT UP: Victoria Maffei and Heather Wildgoose hosted a seminar last month teaching first year-students the art of looking natural. Canadian Alzheimer^s Society urges students to Forget Me Not and help out Shfifina Arnold Ru Sheena Arnnlrl By Chronicle Staff__________ Want anotlier reason to get one of those silicone bracelets? If you have S3, here is your chance. The Canadian Alzhcimcr’s Society has been selling purple silicone bracelets, which they refer to them as Forget Me Not wristbands. The bracelet will show your support for over 120,000 Canadians who suffer from Alzheimcr Disease. "I love these bracelets and what they stand for," said Sarali Coxwcll, a student at the Whitby campus of Durham College. You can order your own Forget Me Not online by visiting the Canadian Alzheimcr Society website, www.alzhcimcr.ca for only S3. Bracelets arc also available at local Alzhcimer’s societies. The Durham society is located in the business centre of the Oshawa Centre. I «. ,. I nf-.f Ponder science and religion at Baha^i studies meeting By Derek Giberson Chronicle Staff Campus Association for Balia’i Studies is inviting students, faculty, and staff to explore the balance and harmony between science and religion on Nov. 25. "We’re inviting all’people for a devotional meeting," said Misagli Tabriz), president of (lie association. Photo by Sheena Arnold PURPLE IS THE NEW BLACK: The Canadian Alzheimer’s Society is raising money with their Forget Me Not Bracelet campaign. He said they will read texts from different philosophers, liistorical figures, religions, and academic sources to gain a better understanding of the relationship between science and religion in the human experience. He compared the relationship to two wings of a bird; botli must work together for (lie bird to reach its destination. The meeting will be held in Room C316 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. More information can be obtained by e-mailing the group at [email protected]. Exclusave card saves time and money By Riley Hoffrnan Chronicle Staff Do you get sick of waiting in line Wednesday nights before pub? If you answered yes, then an Exclusave card might be for you, Students wlio plan on attending pub six or more times in the year would benefit from an Exclusave card. Tlic card costs $30 and witli it, students can avoid many of the hassles that come witli a night at pub sucli as lengthy line-ups and cover charges. This combined witli some .idditional functions of the card could make it wortliwliilc for the casual pub attendee. The lines tliat develop outside dent won’t he paying more than tlie (lie pub on Wednesdays are notori- equivalent of six cover charges on Wednesday all year. Many students will attend pub more than six times in tlio year and some will go almost every week. These students would save money on cover charges by purchasing ;in Rxclusave card. There are even more advantages to buying the card. Cardholders’ can bring one guest eacli who will also get to by-pass the line and cover cliarge. This way it’s less of a problem when students witli cards want to attend with their cardless friends, What’s more is the uses of the card are not limited to EP Taylor’s. It is recognized all over (lie GTA. ous around campus. When the line is at its peak students can easily end up wailing for over an liour to get into (lie bar. Waiting for tliat long can be a total ’buzz kill’ figuratively and literally. With no Exclusave card, (lie only way to avoid (lie lines is to come early or late. Witli (lie cards, it doesn’t matter when you arrive because cardholders are always guaranteed a spot in the small V1P line. The $5 cover charge at pub can add up to a decent chunk of change by tlie end of tlie year. At $30, (lie Exclusave card ensures tliat a stu- "The card can be used at close to 200 establishments," said Student Centre Manager Will Ellis. Tlic card comes witli a book listing tlie many establishments that offer their own privileges to Exclusave cardholders. Club 5’1 Comedy Club in Burlington offers no cover on Thursday nights and 401 MIni-indy Indoor GO-Karts offers a free 10-lap race and membership witli (lie purchase of a 20lap race to cardholders. Exclusavc lias been producing (lie cards since 1994 and they arc sold on campuses and other outlets throughout Ontario. Students wishing to purchase a card sliould do so at the Tuck Shop in (lie Student’! Centre before pub night. All students wlio like to atteiK pub can save money with tin Exclusave card and avoid tlie stres! of waiting in line. Tlic privileges a other bars and eateries only sweet en the deal. Judging by (lie massivi line-ups, it seems Exclusave card! are not commonly owned. "We sell between 100 and 20( cards a year," said Ellis. Many students might not knov enough about tlie cards to pursui buying one. Upon examining all (hi factors involved, it becomes clea tliat Exclusuvc cards can save stu dents both money and time. (7^/yP^ NEWS THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 27 I t ^s time to s tart s ho p p in By Lee Thibideau Hut what’s so great about these portable music devices? ’It’s (lie (lower of having your The decorations arc up, (lie car- own personal music library in (lie ols arc being played, and tlic (oily palm of your hand everywhere you old fat man Is having pictures taken go," salcf Jason Lcung, a Host Buy with the kids again. sales associate. "1 think tliat’s why Yes, the Christmas season is they’re so popular." Chronicle Staff liere once again and it’s time for packed mails, wailing in lines, and tlie dreaded Christmas present shopping. There .’ire numerous new releases in electronics, literature, clothing, movies, music, ;iii(l accessories to l)e bought for your loved ones, hut liere are some of the more popular The Nano is ultra slim, the thickness of four credit cards, wliile the Video Is double its sl/e. Both can store and display personal photos, while tlie Video can play back popular movies, television sliows and liome movies. The Nano starts at S’^IH.S1) for 2(;1( wliile ilie Video starts at and somewhat expensive gifts peo- S;^1).1)^ ple lire asking fur. "1’ve wanted an Ipod since they Most music lovers are scream- came onl, but I think I’m finally ing out Ipod. The new (pod Nano going to get one (his Christinas," and Ipod Video have taken retail said Kyle Aylesworlh, a Business stores hy storm, heiiig sold every- Adniinlstralion student at Durham where from Future Shop and Host College. The Ipod is not (lie only elecKuy to Chapters. tronic giant causing a stir. The Xbox3fi0, being released Nov. 22, Is expected to be a huge seller over (lie lioliday season witli stores your mind distracted? There arc a variety of best sellers that will only become better seller’s over (lie season, sucli as Harry across tlic GTA opening their doors I’otter and Tlic I lalf Blood Prince, A for midnight sales. Million Little Pieces, a memoir by Microsoft is expecting to sell 20 lames Frey that is getting rave million units worldwide, which reviews, as well as Michael lordan’s would immediately match sales of new bio, Driven Prom Within. tlic original Xbox. "Sometimes I love (o just get a "1 really want llie :lB()...lhe good book from someone. They’re graphics look ama/.Ing and I can always a pleasant surprise," said hook ii)i my mi):) player or digital Amanda McConnell, a part-time camera to it," said darner l.iipo, a student at (lie college. Business Administration student. Some massive box sets have "I liear you can even buy a been released last Tuesday Nov. 15. remote control to power it on and Tlie entire Priends and Sex and the oil That’s so awesome." City series are now available in one Tlie Xl)ox:)fi(» will cost a pretty complete box set. Botli have more bonus inalerial penny to pick up though. It retails at S-IW.W for (lie fully loaded ver- and are great for people to watch sion with a detachable hard drive, again and again. and dial cool remote costs S;!’).’)!). Tlie Friends set sells for S2lt).t)t), But how about a good book, wliile Sex and tlie City Is aoing for Instead of video games, to keep S2(i9.99. "My parents already know tliat I want tlie Sex and (lie City series; it’s such a good show," said lenn Barker, a Concurrent Education student at UOIT. Movies are also making good stocking stutters these days, so watch oiil for War or the Worlds, Madagascar, and Batman Begins, all being released in time for Christmas. Finally, some simply enjoy ;i good pair of underwear and socks, but for tliose wlio like to wear a little bit more, most women enjoy gelling a comfortable pair of pajamas. l.a Sen/a is selling such sleepwear for SK’L’iO for two pairs. For llie guys, die N111. is back, and celebrating goals will) a new hockey jersey can make him feel like part of tlie team. At SportChek, leam jerseys sell for as low asS?’),1)!) and (lie nanie of their favourite player can be stitched on the back, Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Tara Muir Sue Liptrot Human Resources Human Resources " Yes I have started my Christmas " No, because I am poor, i plan on it in the middle of December shopping. I started two or three weeks ago. I bought a patio set." like the frenzy." Jenifer Junkin Amanda King Ariel Hill Graphic Design Journalism " I started last week. It was easy because I had it all planned out. I’m buying it in small doses." Journalism I started a couple weeks ago. I’m not done but I have started." " Kris Krinde is on his way By Chris Park too soon. Christmas himself admit making Chronicle Staff "It definitely has. Most stores and marketers just want to make as much money as possible," slie said. "It doesn’t really botlier me though. I like hearing about deals, shopping early and spreading out the expenses," Tlie premature arrival of Christmas goes beyond early promotions. Decorations are already on full display, witli candy canes, wreaths and holly adorning many homes throughout Durham public appearances an entire month and a half before his deliver- It’s time to kick your jack-olantcms to (lie curb and string up tlic old Christmas lights. So soon you ask? Well, the grace period that generally lasts throughout November appears to no longer exist. Once thought of as a nice break in between holidays, Kris Kringle and Jack Frost have seemingly taken the 1 Itli month hostage in an attempt to force feed consumers. "I went into the Bay right before Hallowcen, and they already had Christmas trees for sale," says Jessica Stachowski, a student library worker at the University of Ontario. "I really enjoy die holiday season tliough, so it’s perfect for me." Major retailers like Scars and Wat-Mart liaven’t wasted any time. Thousands of flyers liave been issued, promoting (his season’s liottcst sellers and must-haves, Tlie Wcstney plaza in Ajax boasts a store devoted entirely to Christmas. Andra Robertson, an administrative assistant at Durham College, tliinks Christmas may have come Region. "I don’t see die problem," says Pennie Wacc, a resident of Brooklin, "Christmas is, without question, die most wonderful time of the year - why not celebrate it to the fullcst?"When asked if she would be attending Pickcring’s annual Santa Cluus parade, Wacc chuckled. "Are you kidding me? It starts at 10 in (lie morning, but I’ll be wailing outside with my thermos of hot chocolate by at least 9 o’clock." Why is (lie Santa Clans parade in (lie middle of November? Sliouldn’t old St. Nick he checking his , readying Ills reindeer and reading millions of letters from children worldwide? Wouldn’t Father B ies is just a little attention craving? Mr. Clans was unfortunately not available for comment. Radio station 97.3 EZ Rock, known for its sootliing grooves and mellow melodies, annually fills the airwaves with Christmas carols for a month straight. Instead of playing tlicir collection ofliits (which offers great variety), they elect to play Brenda Lee’s "Rocking’ Around (lie Christmas Tree" 0,634 times. It’s no wonder people get the holiday blues. "As much as I enjoy the spirit of Christmas, it docs seem to start too soon," says Joanne Coumans, an administrative assistant witli the Health and Human studies department. "The songs, television specials and festivities ~ its all quite overwhelming if you ask me. Of course, having your birthday on Christmas Day doesn’t liclp, eitlier. It’s as though every carol and decoration is a reminder of how old I’m getting." She pauses. "Conic to tliink of it, I’m not sure I enjoy tlic spirit of Christmas tliat much any- more." " I never start early. I am always a last-minute person." Santa Claus parades By Lindsey Evanoff Chronicle Staff Saturday, Nov. 12,10 a.m. Pickering Santa Claus Parade Starts at David Farr Memorial Park on Dixie Road, finishes at Pickcring Town Centre Saturday, Nov. 19,10:30 a.m. BowmanviUe Santa Claus Parade Starts at Church Street, south on Scugog, east on King Street to Liberty Street, ends at Memorial Park 6 p.m. Oshawa, Santa’s Parade of Lights Starts at Osliawa Centre, cast on King Street and south on Centre Street 5 p.m. Port Perry Santa Claus Parade Starts at fairgrounds on Reach Street, goes (o Simcoe Street, Queen Street and Water Street, ends at boat launch. Sunday, Nov. 27,12 p.m. Ajax Lions Santa Claus Parade Starts at Mills Road to Harwood, south to Bayly, west to I larwood Shopping Centre Saturday, Dec. 3,10 a.m. Wliitby Santa Clans Parade Starts at GIffard and Cochrane Strcels, soutli on Cochranc to Dundas, then to Brock, finishes at Trent Street. STAY ALIVE ... DON’T DRI N K AND DRIVE O N E FO R TH E ROAB Durham ’s Des ig nated Driver Service 9 0 5- 4 3 4- 0 3 0 4 GETTIN G YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE HOME SAFE November 22, 2005 29 THE CHRONICLE Durham CoUege-UOIT Chronicle TEKDONMENT Poor Pelly is rich in music at EP Taylor’s By Danielle Cowie Chronicle Staff Stoinpin’ Toni-lovin’, handd.ippin’, kniT-slappiii’, punk and country, willi good vibes on and off stagr drscribrs musician Poor Pdly. 1’rlly performed ii sidlar show at llie Couniry )aiiil)(»ri’L’ held at H.P Taylor’s on Nov. 11. Ills to According REMEMBER TOMORROW: With band members Darryl Laramy (left) Darryl Donaldson, Brent Pitre and Jeff Buchanan make up the local punk/rock band. Remember Tomorrow remembers beginning By Lee Thibideau Chronicle Staft So you dream of being in a rock band, playing in Stadiums all over (lie world with thousands of adoring fans screaming back your lyrics, except your dream always ends with mom calling you down to breakfast and the smell of your dad’s early morning flatulence. Making this dream a reality, without losing it all, is a long hard road to walk, but (lie dream lias to start somewhere and unfortunately does not involve much sleep. Making a band work requires a lot of time and effort if it’s. going to go anywhere. Remember Tomorrow is a local rock/punk band that was formed 30 months ago by Darryl Laramy and Darryl Donaldson, or the Darryls as some say, who have been best needed tlic band’s vital front man. The three decided on another friend to take die role of lead singer, and from that point were known as Beginners Luck. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much luck witli tlie chemistry tlie band was hoping for and the Darryl’s didn’t like the sound their lead was delivering after playing a few backyard shows for friends. After being introduced to Brent Pitre, ironically by their current front man, and hearing him perform Donaldson and Laramy knew he was the man tlicy liad been looking for. "We became friends (with the Darryls) and then tilings went sour with them and him," said Pitre. "One night we were at party, and they heard me playing guitar, and that’s when they asked me to try out for front man." Almost immediately (lie group gelled, becoming great friends and changed the band name to friends since grade 4. The two had an enormous pas- Remember Tomorrow. They startsion for music and playing, for ed jamming throughout the sumLaramy his bass guitar, and mer and writing new material to Donaldson his electric guitar, and perform live. "What made us get more serious wanted to start a band. Tlic Darryls began (lie liunt for a I would say, was once we found our drummer and lead singer asking new singer, we started writing songs friends from tlieir high scliool. Not and people actually liked our having much luck, the guys were songs," explained Donaldson. "It getting frustrated until Laramy’s gave us... confidence to continue mom, a hair stylist, dropped a and work harder at it." Tlieir first live performance in name. "Darryl’s mom used to baby-sit front of a paying audience was a liall (the drummer) when we were kids," silow tliat the band along with explained Donaldson. "He came in another group, Kcssell Run, liad put for a liair cut one day and men- together and promoted themselves, tioned tliat he drums,..so slic got "I was so pumped, I’ve never his number and we met up and been really nervous for sliows cause I love playing in front of people. It’s tried it out" Prom then on Jeff Buchanan like an adrenaline rush for me, 1 love joined the twosome, but they still it," said Buchanan. "1’eople actually paid a ticket to come," continued Donaldson. "So we knew they came to see us and the other band play and not just to party. It made me really excited." After performing a few live shows and getting some positive feedback from family, friends, and even strangers, the band liopcs to price websitc.www.poorpdiy.vze.coin, "1’oor 1’i’lly is a guitar pickin’, harp blowin’, boot stonipin’, banjo sinasliin’, draiid Canada Highway, ramblin’ hoy from the dirty streets of iiowliere."l’clly was witli a few of tlie Kent boys, tlie liand lie plays willi: Clayton, wlio plays die mandolin; Bradley Boy, wlio plays die washtiih bass and writes and performs his own material; and Ron, who was rocking on the drums that night. Pelly (licked up a guitar about 10 years ago and hasn’t put it down since. He has been performing as rt musician for the past 2? years. His musical tastes go from old country to punk. Sonic people refer lo his style of music as cow punk or death country. Tills unique slyle of music is infliiriicrd by artists .sue!) as .Sloinpin’ ’loin, johnny Cash, Boll Dylan, Bradk’y Boy, iind Tlie Dead Milkmen. I’elly’s slagr presence sends an energetic vihr lo his audience. His intense guitar playing and iiiterrsting lyrics make for a good sliow. On and off stage Pelly and tils band are l.ilentrd musicians and down-to-earth guys. 1’elly lias played willi numerous tillenied artists sucli as Hlliot BROOD, B.Ajolinslon. Boh Hgan, and 1 ley Stella. I Ie will lie performing at Catch 22, located at 11 Ontario St. in Osliawa, on Dec. H, and at tlie Velvet lilvis, located at 221 King St. !:. in Osliawa, Dec. ;«). "My goals arc not to make it to Much Music or mainstream but to play festivals and jamborees, and to meet Sumipin Tom," said Pelly. Book shows future through the past By Lindsay Moore As die world population grows rapidly, we arc pulling stress on die planet’s yield of supplies and food. As Wright says, ecological markers The national bestseller A Short suggest tliat in the 1960s die world History of Progress is an eye-open- was using about 70 per cent of ing and fascinating analysis of die nature’s natural output. In the early attract some more attention at challenges we face in terms of ’OOs we liad readied 100 per cent. Durham College’s Battle of die human population, our environ- In 1999 we liad readied 125 per Bands on Nov. 26 at E.P. Taylor’s. ment and technology in die 21st cent. These numbers clearly shed a "Bands should try as liard as they century. Historical philosopher, novelist bad liglit on our future, as still nothcan to get their name out there... it’s all about networking and who you and essayist Ronald VVriglit sum- ing lias been done to conserve know," said Ricli Carrigan, a Music marizes human civilization pat- resources and distribute food more Business and Management student terns of progress over, the past evenly. In addition Wright points out the at Durham College wlio also helps 10,000 years to reveal the disasters lopsided state of the world’s wealth. run Back Row Records with the humanity has caused. Referred to as the Great Whole nations starve and struggle other students in his program. "If you don’t communicate with any- Experiment by Wright, known to wliile a handful of wealthy individuothers as the agricultural and tech- als sit atop tlieir money and power one, liovv will you get noticed?" A regular work ethic and devo- nological progress of civilizations, and do little to reverse die global tion to playing will also improve a we live in a world where history downslidc we arc experiencing. "By tlie end of the 20th century, band’s performance, allowing repeats itself as societies abuse natmembers to be able to feed of each ural resources, pollute die air, land the world’s three ridicst individuals and water, and create dangerous (all of whom were Americans) had odier more naturally. "Practice is a huge thing as and powerful technology beyond a combined wealth greater than that of die poorest 48 countries," well...it’s obvious which bands our control. haven’t practised because they Wright outlines die rise and fall Wright says. aren’t tight together when playing of ancient societies such as (lie Wright’s message is simple and live," said Dave Maraj, who also Roman Empire, tlie Maya of South clearly written. He discusses other and Central America, and Easter authors’ works to compare his works widi Back Row Records. Being a success rarely happens Island to demonstrate how our points and elaborate on Ills arguover night and doesn’t just rely on entire world of modern civilization ments. Tills book is useful for (lie talent, but can also rely on the wal- follows a similar patli of poor plan- highly informed as well as (lie less informed reader, because points let just to get tilings off tlie ground. ning. "Since we’ve started I’ve probaWright stresses the disastrous are presented in an interesting, facbly spent about $1,300 on equip- implications of die pollution we put tual and easy to read style. ment," said Laramy. "And we still into our atmosphere. Greenhouse Humanity is at a stage in which have to pay a bit ofmoncy to record gases and global wanning could disaster can be avoided, but only if a demo C.D." upset tlie balance of our delicate we pay mind to die tilings tliat are For more information on the climate and knock us into a series important now. "Tlie 10,000-year’experiment of bands progress, check out tlieir web of frequent and rapid temperature at changes, which could mciin mas- (lie settled life will stand or fall by blog www.niyspacc.com/rememborto- sive crop failure and possibly an ice what we do, or don’t do, now," Wright says. morrowmusic.com age. Chronicle Staff 30 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 Peer to peer sharing still here By Mark Arike tlius allowing (lie downloading to continue. The music industry is fuming because of (lie continued file-swap- Chronicle Staff ping of millions songs. The Canadian recording industry want- It has been accused of creating S250 million in losses of revenue over lliree years anil a 20 per cent drop in album sales in Canada alone. Not to mention all of the legal battles and disgruntled artists wauling to be coiiipeii.sai’-d. It’s music downloading and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any lime soon. It all began shortly after Napster was launched in (lie fall of 1999. The masterminds behind (lie program, Sliawn Fanning and his uncle John l-’.iniiing, crc.ited this first pccr-to-pccr file-sharing program. Pccr-to-pccr simply means that users arc able to download off of cacti oilier without going through another medium. People were happy that (licy could now download songs they wanted instead of going out and buying an entire album. With Napster, recording artists and labels began to take a stand. Metallica launched a lawsuit that failed, but resulted in 300,000 Napster users being banned from S tudents invade Much on D emand By Christopher Park Chronicle Staff ed a court order to identify 29 "Tilings will be great when uploaders they claimed have illeyou’re downtown," said Pctula gally posted hundreds of songs on Clark in lier song. Downtown. tlie Internet. The order was refused This is the feeling that (lie because without the names, action Advertising program was lioping by (lie CHIA could not be taken. to have on Monday, Nov.l’l when Downloading songs for personal use lias not been recognized as they made their way to downtown Toronto to (lie MucliMusic infringement and |)lacing a song in an online directory Is not considbuilding. ered to be distribution. The trip was organized by So wliat docs (lie future liold for Advertising teacher Mark the music industry and tliosc parJohnson and Pop Culture tenclicr Kerry Doyle. ticipating in the downloading? In Canada, tliosc in (lie music Indus"This trip was to give first-year Advertising students exposure to try arc beginning to receive a small (lie media industry and give them form of compensation. The Canadian an idea of what (lie media atmosPrivate Copying Collective Is having hardware and phere is all about." said Johnson. software tliat allows digital record"There was a one-hour tour of the whole facility, so that was ings to be taxed. This money is (lien distributed to all of lliosc involved exciting for most of (lie students to sec that," Jolinson said. with the music. In 2000 and 2001, "The tour of the facility was they were able to collect $28 million. great," said first-year student Labels arc now trying to profit from tlie pay download sites. They may as. well do this when previous attempts at collecting from the free services liave been unsuccessful. By Ashley Buchanan Until the Internet can be monitored Chronicle Staff and regulated efficiently, which is highly unlikely in the near future, free file-sharing services will not go away. All that those in the music Calling all musicians! JP’s Sports industry can do is capitilize in as Bar & Bistro at 789 King St. E. in many other areas as they can. From Michael Day. "We got a chance to sec (lie whole tiling and get an idea of wli;u everything looks like behind by Ills rap name l.ogick, managed Much on Demand liost Matt Babel a copy of Ills demo CD. Tlie young hip-hop artist was (lie scenes." griintcd {in opportunity by B;ibd After tlie tour the students to showcase his talent for about a were on live television as a class minute live on the air, and tlie for tlie television show Much on reaction was positive. Demand, a one-hour show that "T’ravis did really well, 1 had no gives MucliMusic fans from idea tliat lie had given Matt a copy around (lie country and opportu- of Ills CD, but it turned out to be a nity to call in and request some of good thing on his part," said their favourite songs. Jolinson. This was tlie first time at One student in the class, Durham College that the Adrian Monaco, got a chance to Advertising program liad been on speak in front of a tclcpromptcr to a field trip to MucliMusic, but see wliat it’s like for (lie life of a after tlie successful day that it was, the teaclicrs hope to do tills MucliMusic liost. "Tlicy (people at MucliMusic) field trip for many years to come. said that he (Monaco) did very Tills trip itself served a purpose in well." said Johnson. Some stu- that students were hopeful to dents got a chance to make a learn something about (lie media name for themselves at (lie event, industry and what the lifestyle is wliicli was something tliat was like in a media-type atmosphere. encouraged if they wanted to And by the sounds of it, they did. showcase their tafcnt. Student "The whole experience was great Travis FIctchcr, also known to go for all the students," said Jolinson. to give Open Mic atJP’s Sports Bar & Bistro when Napster disappeared and discontinued the service. Napster is still running today, but it is charging a monthly fee for music downloads. So, why should anyone pay for music when they can get it for free from Limewire, Acquisition, Kazaa, innovative promotion to highly or any of the other free file-sharing publicized sponsors for their artists, providers? The Supreme Court of many dollars can still be made. Canada on June 30, 2004, ruled For unknown artists trying to against the music industry on copy- make a name for themselves, fileright law. Internet service providers sharing can help in taking their would not have to pay royalties on career to further heights. Labels and music downloaded by users. This artists may just have to accept it was a huge blow to the industry, and adapt. CBGB shutting down Why September. http;//www.evcntsdurhamregldn.c om/. Performers have the chance to get their voice on the Best of Open Mike compilation CD. BERfVJE’s vs BfG BOX_ Chronicle Staff I GRAND NAME CAMERAS & PERSONAL ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION (Never isnon-J or ACCESSORIES (Canon, Nikun, Pnitu.r, Olympus, Samsung Wolta, Vanasonic, HP and others) ,""’,,’ l’. ^ left to fend on your own) I PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF (Over 125 years of combined in-slore | experience.) 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This is a disappointment priced venues." Said lan Gillis, a big and even a tragedy to many. CBGB fan of tlie punk scene. Gillis also was the birthplace of punk and the brought up that point that "it’s home of underground rock. It has funny how it’s such a trendy tiling to hosted artists like AC/DC, Elvis wear on T-shirts and no one knows Costello, The Police, Rollins Band, what it actually is." Blondie, Talking Heads and many "Someone should have stepped more legendary bands. There is a in because of tlie musical history charity auction to save CBGB on tliat that place held, like an artist or EBay and it has autographs and producer to help fund it to keep it music for sale. The owner tried a open," said Warren Muster, a few benefit sliows as well, back in Legend Music employee. For further information log onto me Durham Region website at Reasons You Should Choose . 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Devin Stavcrt Jeremy Sniytli Computer Program- ming- 1st year "Damian Marley Welcome to Jamrock - 2ndycar Mark Smits Human Resources 3rdyear "A Whisper In The Noise - Through the Ides "Audioslave - Out of Exile" Multimedia Design Of March" - Stephen Taunt Law and Security Administration - 2nd year "Immortal Technique Revolutionary Volume 2" 32 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 WMENT NEWS X-Box 360 is a media centre to Exploring turn the gaming world around the Dark Side of But is it Oz "People .say tlic PS3 is going to be better, and 1 think so too," Pisico said. One of tlie special features it offers is (lie Blue-Ray technology for playing CDs and games on duallayer discs. Tills feature will contribute to longer and more cinematic game-play. Fisico claims tliat tills is a feature tliat will win gamers strong enough to By Matty James Chronicle Staff If you’re unfamiliar with CD/DVD experiment known as tlic Dark Side of Ox, It doesn’t matter, you’re still cool. To experience the Dark Side of Ox you need to simultaneously listen to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon album wlille watching (lie Wizard of O/. witli no sound. Tlic experience is amazing as the music complements tlie movie as it were done on purpose, although Pink Floyd lias never publicly admitted tliat’s tlie case. However, In my opinion (lie coincidences are too close to bo, well, coin(lie over. beat the PS3? ""1’lir liard drives for 361) may be 20GB and removable but users likely won’t lie using it to store anything else hut game, "he said. "If I want do all lliat oilier media centre stuff, I can use my computer." Fisico believes that Xbox 360 lias mucli better liardware but (lie fan base for PlaySlallon 3 will he on a wliolc new level. Steve Parkcr. a first-year Journalism student, has remained loyal to Sony PlayStation as a fan since (he first system. "It’s just traditional for me have every PlayStation By Yohannis Sileshi Chronicle Staff X-BOX 360: Sleek machine for modern times. The new X-Box does a 360 from its previous look. Many gamers have waited long and hard for the Xbox 360, and today their patience lias paid off. The Xbox 360, set for release on Nov. 22, lias given many gamers high expectations in tenn.s of graphics, game-play and alternative options. More than 25 games will be available for tlic Christmas holiday this year. One of llie big questions that consumers may ask is: "How much exactly will the Xhox 36(1 be able to do?" Features include: high-definition display for all games, Fi.1-channel sound, pholo displays from digital .cameras and cell pliones, CD and DVD player, online gaming through Xbox Live, and a 20GB removable liard drive for storage of saved games and music tracks. With all tliesc features available in one console, Xhox 360 will he more of a media centre ratlier than ;i mere video gaming system. Having a licad start may or may not be to Microsoft’s advantage. With (lie two competing systems on (lie verge of release, (lie battle for (lie top has already started. Sony Computer Entertainment terns tliat are leaving many video game players indecisive. In tlie last generation of video system," he said. "I would probably games. Sony lias proved to lie a get PS3, but I liavc heard many dominator of the video game mar- impressive things about Xbox 360." ket. According to (lie NDP Group, a Parker believes even though he will global leader in sales and marketing stay a PlayStation fan, Xbox 360 is information. Sony PlayStation liad poised to take over tlie video game 56 per cent of the North American market. Mike Harris a Law and Security Corp. is releasing (lie PlayStation 3 market share at (lie end of 2004. in early 2006, along witli the new According to Xbox360info.coin, one student at Durham College, claims of (lie popular Xbox fan sites online, to be an "Xbox kind of guy." Tlie .Nintendo Revolution system. How will those gamers decide many gamers are speculating tliat graphics arc definitely going to be which system to choose? What arc Microsoft is poised to take over tlic better than on (lie PS3, but 1 think tile options tliat cadi system offers? video game market with Xbox 360. tliat PS3 is going to kill tlie Xbox (in Will they release newer and Jonathan Fisico, a student and terms of fans and ratings)." Upon (lie release of PlayStation 3 improved models in the near gamer at Durham College lias liigli future? These are all frequently hopes for tlie PlayStation 3 ratlier and Nintendo Revolution, tlie true battle for (lie top will begin. asked questions about these sys- than tlic Xbox 360. cidences. To begin (lie experiment, put Dark Side of Tlic Moon In (lie CD player, press play, then immediately lilt pause. Then toss In die Wizard ofOz DVD and on tlic tliird roar of die MGM lion press play on the CD player and prepare for die Dark Side of Oz. I’ll tell you nothing more but to pick your poison and watcli the Dark Side of Oz witli a large group of friends. ’ * UMAC Awards Advertising pub at the Kool Haus night at Taylor^s By Christopher Park By Mark Arike Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff The star-studded Canadian Urban Music Awards arc going to be lield at the Kool Haus on Monday, Nov. 28 and Tuesday, Nov. 29. . The event awards those in the Canadian urban music scene and includes live performances. Since 1999, the Canadian Urban Music Association of Canada has produced and hosted this annual show. It is held to congratulate individuals who have been instrumental in representing urban music and ’ its culture in Canada. Nominees include some of the biggest names in this music category. Kardinal Offishall, K-os, and Maestro arc all up for hip-hop recording of the year. As the days fly by in November, students arc realizing that this semester is coming to a close sooner than they tliought. The Advertising students arc preparing for tlieir pub niglit coming up on Thursday, Nov. 24. The tlicme is "Adsolut" pub niglit. They got the unique theme by taking away the "b" in Absolut Vodka and replacing it with a "d" for the Advertising pro- gram. Ladies get in free until 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought for $3 in advance and S5 at the door. As usual, doors will open at 9 p.m. for (lie all-ages event. There will be a maximum of two guests and will have to be at least 19. Prizes will be given away, and there will be fun contests available. As always (lierc will be a live D] playing some of the best hip-hop, pop, reggae and classic tunes, Cut, Colour, Foils,& Facial Waxing MVeddingtSiFornilalUpdo’s LA^P^ ^ T Mini Monster 4x $ 1000 Jackpots Nov 26th @ 7pm session. Play "LET’S MAKE A DEAL -WIN UP to $1000! Choose a door and win $100. $250 or $10001 Or Looking for an easy way to win some Christmas shopping money? Play it safe and take home $300 GUARANTEED. Come on out! 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"I love to see (lie local musicians get on stage and show llieir talent," lie said. Rashid is in a cover band called . together and pl.’iy. This rive-some consists of Kylc Manns, Warren Muster, Iloss Werlick, Chris Douccttc, and Gibbran Raslitd. In (lie beginning it was just Muster, Werlick, and Manns holding the jam night between late March and early April, at Liverpool Arms. After a couple of months Douccltc and Hiishid came into the picture. It wasn’t until the group moved the jam nights to Canyon Wolf in I’ickcring that (lie five decided to join forces and do the jam night together. The goal of this jam night, "is to get a good census of (lie focal talent in the area, promote local talent to (lie local bars, and establish a working network of musicians and artists for when 1 come back and open my studio/production company," Muster said. I Ie said dial they expect around 100 to 200 people fit these nights once the open jam starts to pick Photo by Danielle Cowie up. "We had around 65 the oilier Gibbran Rashid, week." THE EVERYDAY MUSICIAN: Chris Doucette, Ross Werlick. Kyle ’and Warren Muster at Legend Music in Pickering.These five individuals want to see The night usually starts to pick local talent grow and prosper. up around 8 or 9 p.m. Minors tliat Manns. Intermood, another cover band with Muster and a funk band witli Werlick and Manns, Muster was also in a band witli Werlick for quite some time before they decided to call it quits. Doucette and Werlick are guitar teachers and Manns works licliiiui tlie counter at Legend Music in I’ickcring. Muster used to be a guitar teacher there and now does odd jobs to lielp out at Legend. These five guys arc all self-taught and now like to spread their knowledge to aspiring musicians. Different types of music intluence cadi member of (lie group. For Werlick, it’s mainly blues, for Mann.s it’s mainly funk, for Rashid. R&B, for Douccttc it’s mainly metal and liardcore, and for Muster it’s a bit of everything. To check out the place tliat lias non-stop talent on Sundays, check out the websile these guys put together, www.thecverydayniusician.braveliosi.com, to clieck out wlicre the jam nights will he lield in tlic future. MyCampus login can be accessed at http://www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus/ MyCampus IT support desk can be contacted by e-mail [email protected] i: orcall905.721.3333 ?; rl. ,,.| ^r^. ,<? ’. ’.f ’ , .:, ’ " ’ - DC 2005 FALL EXAMINATIONS Formal examinations for the 2005 Fall semester will be held from December 12-16,2005. Remember to bring your Photo Student ID card to each scheduled examination. Also, laptops are not permitted in the gym and cafeteria during exams. Please visit MyCampus for futher information. 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Call us today and ask for details 905-623-0555 Or visit us at 43 Ontario Street, Bowmanville Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays: 1 0:00am - 3:00pm or by appointment You Deserve a Vacation THE CHROWCLE November 22 2005 35 SPOKI Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Men slam their way to a perfect record, while lady Lords sit in third place at 3- 1 SLAM DUNK: David George of the Lords flies to the net for a slam dunk. His Lords are undefeated to start the year and have their eyes set on the playoffs. DRIVING TO THE LANE: Allison Goose of the Lords avoids the defender and looks for an open teammate as she heads towards the offensive zone. Canadian Wrestling Expo held at Oshawa Civic Former WWF stars in attendance By Christopher Park Chronicle Staff Wrestling came to the city Oshawa, and along with it came some small business conventions hoping to promote their business and get their name out to (ho pulllie. Civic Auditorium to entertain fans in the ring, sign autographs, give love the different aspects of science fiction and fantasy to become involved in." said co-chair of the convention Sharon Vemon. The goal of coming to Oshawa was to gain more recognition and obtain as much support as possi- away prizes and sell all kinds of. memorabilia to wrestling fans in the city of Oshawa. Among some of the larger names at the weekend event were former WWP stars King Kong "ble. Bundy, Kamala, Jim "The Anvil On July 7-9, 2006, TT20 will be Niedhart, and well-known TNA superstar Chris Saban. Most of the marquee wrestlers battled on Friday and Saturday and took Sunday off, leaving some time for the younger, more agile wrestlers to strut their stuff. What was neat about this event was a lot of the booths tliat were set up in the auditorium and on tlic door itself. The first bootli was one that read "TT20". This was a science fiction fantasy convention. "Tills con- celebrating its 20di anniversary at a hotel in downtown Toronto. All the money raised from mis event will go towards the Ronald McDonald hospital, which is a charity tliat TT20 has been involved witli for quite some time, raising over $100,000. Although this isn’t one of the biggest or best known conventions it is one tliat hopes to be around for a long time. Last year 1,500-1,700 people came and tills year Vernon hopes for even more. Prom Nov. 4-6 (lie Canadian vention is an opportunity for young TT20 lias support from people Wrestling Gxpo was at tlie Oshawa kids, teenagers or young adults tliat like Michael Shanks from Stargatc SG-1, Richard Hatch from Apollo, and one of their biggest supporters throughout the years, Jackie Chan. He provides nice gestures by sending big posters of him in his movies for advertising or contributing financially, TT20 is happy to have a guy like Jackie Chan as a supporter. The next was a more popular one that had Ed the Sock and his wife Liana K in their own booth. Ed the Sock was not in costume, but Liana was promoting her new calendar. At an event like this it would be highly unlikely tliat the real Ed (lie Sock would come out and perform some of (lie tilings lie normally does on a daily basis. Ed was around for most of Sunday but since lie doesn’t want a whole lot of people to find out his identity lie laid low for most of the day while his wife stole (lie show. Last but not least at these thm1 tables was a fellow by tlie name of Stacey Case. What brought Case to the event was the fact that numerous young wrestlers were going to be there and this was his opportunity to show fans all the masks he sells. "Aldiough I do sell DVDs and CDs primarily of wrestling in Mexico, the main thing tliat I sell and do the best in, in terms of business, is my masks," said Case. Case gets masks imported over , from Mexico and then sells them to events that he is welcomed at. Masks range from $15 to $25 and he also sells DVDs in packs, for example one for $15 or two for $25. CDs go for $10, and are usually a mix of older classical rock. Patches sell for $G. He also lias a T-shirt business. He puts logos of all kinds of Mexican wrestling symbols and copies from big-name wrestlers wlio wear masks In Mexico. 36 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 Durham Lords basketball season off to a good start By Chris Park tices. "I want every player to improve. Hicvcn guys play no matter wliat. I leek, all 12 got After nil impressive start to floor time against Cambrian. We (lie season, tlie Durham Lords may have a great record, but It’s men’s basketball team looks important tliat we keep working poised to make some serious on our game." Gordon ;ind his leam liave noise (Ills year. "So far, so good," said bead spent a lot of time on llie road coach I’cter Gordon. "But I don’t tills year, and tlie schedule doesbelieve we’re at our best yet. n’t look to gel, any easier. We’ve been playing on the We’re very deep ibis year probably (lie deepest team in (lie road a lot, yeah," confirms Hast," Gordon. "But hey, all good’teams Generals suffer another defeat By Dave Synyard Chronicle staff Chronicle Staff - After llie Lords cruslied Cambrian College ’lO-l-l on November 5, Gordon was all smiles from tlie bencb. Tbey are, currently sitting on a 10-1 season record, making lliem one of tlie most exciting basketball teams in recent years. However, tlicre are still a few kinks to be worked years, we’ve been playing away from home a lot more which creates some pressure for our guys. Hut I keep telling (hem - you’ve got to win on (lie road." During tryouts a month or so ago, Gordon said this group may lie (lie most talented bunch lie’s had at the college. I Ie still stands killers," said 1’ete Tsimikalis, ii centre for tlie Generals. "Not only can’t you go on the olTence hut for later on in (lie game your legs are pretty sliot." As llie downward spiral contin- ’ 1997, which was (lie last time we won a national championship. The team we liad back then was about 7 to 8 players deep. Tills year. I’m confident putting any combination of our guys on (lie door at (lie same (imc. My starting line-up hasn’t changed, but I’ve got players coming off (lie bcncli and winning "player of (lie turnovers." The Lords have also struggled free tlirow line this year. Tlie tcain was 16-37 from (lie charity stripe at (lie beginning of (lie inoiilli not even 50 per cent. Gordon Insists they will get bet- game" honours. When you have ter, lie forces Ills players to take that kind of deptli, it definitely 300 foul shots each during prac- puts you at a huge advantage." at llic . "(Killing penalties) lleally tired especially tlie penalty (lie guys out, by tliat comment. "We’re 10-1 ;is of now, which is tlie best record we’ve had since "Tills team loves to run, but llicy don’t pass (lie h;ill enough," said Gordon. "We play great in transition, but still need to work on our execution. We turn the ball over a lot. Hut wlien you pusli (lie ball, you’re going to get Nikiforov. can win on llic road. l-’or tlie past two out. The Oshawa Generals were handed their sixtli consecutive defeat as they were out-shot and out-scored ’1-0 by (he Barrio Colls on Nov. 13. Only five niiiiutes inio (lie game (lie Generals found themselves on tlie penalty kill wlien a sliot from tlie point went wide and was liickrd in (lie net by (lie Colts’ Vladimir ued for llic Generals (lie Colts kept boosting tlieir confidence as their first two sliots beat goaltender Kevin Couture. On (lie second goal Matlicw Bragg hammered Couture witli a shot that made it through bis live-hole. But it wasn’t a one-sided story. The Generals just couldn’t get OSWAWA GENERALS: Team suffers their sixth consecutive defeat due to the lack of offence. The Colts were unstoppable thanks to Dan LaCosta, Colts goaltender. ty sliot was called. Travis Fuller glid- tcnder. I thought we liad some good ed down (lie ice ready to make it 3- chances hut lie did come up largt, 0, but Couture made (lie save on his especially late in tlie game there," blocker side. Unfortunately (lie said Handy Ladouccur, (lie defence was not as strong as tlieir Generals head coach. "We had goiiltendcr and the (hird goal cainc sonic opportunities but lie was able lucky. "(We were) A little snake bitten after a sliot from tlie point tliat was to get in the way. Sometimes tliey’re tonight I guess. I liad about live or deflected by (lie Colts’ Mike gonna go in, sometimes they’re not." six really good scoring opportuni- Roclofscn. The potent Colts offence continTsimikalis said that a few good ties, I hit a cross and a post, set up a couple plays, but I guess it just was- ued as Nikiforov scored his second practices and improving their n’t working tonight," said Tsimikalis. of (lie game on a breakaway goal power play and power kill arc important factors to success. But Unfortunately, teammate John tliat he roofed blocker side. Tavarcs liad (lie same problem, Although tlie Generals defence Ladouceur said tliat (lie effort by tlie’ was weak throughout (lie game team is tliere and as long as that rinding steel instead of mesh. continues they should be in good’ Late in the second period the tlieir offence was not any better. Colts were on a rush wlien a pcnal"La Costa is a really good goal- shape. THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 37 undefeated to start their season New CBA means different style of play By Matty James By Jesara Cocks Chronicle satff Chronicle Staff Lady Lords volleyball team Despite Injuries to Sleph Last year, hockey fans were left witli nothing to do but sit and await (lie return of their favourite pastime, After a long hiatus hockey is finally l)ack to the delight of fans, first evidenced from (lie packed arenas at this year’s games. But fans are in for a different game tills year. New Nf II. rules are making for a much different style of Canada’s favourite game. With tlie old rules, players were only able to make a pass if it crossed one of llie three primary lines, those being tlie two blue-lines or die cen- Verkuyl (ankle) and Chcryl Silva (lower buck), the Lady Lords volleyball team were up for the challenge in tlie llieir home opener against the Georgian Grizzlies Nov. 10. It seemed as though (lie ladies required (lie first set to warm up and free themselves of unforced errors, which plagued them in (lie first set loss, Lord Durham, (lie school’s mascot, sparked llie crowd, supplying rally sticks, which seemed to ignite tlie ladies as they finished strong, winning llie next three sets. The match was like a sports-science class, as tlie ladies showed a lot more team chemistry, defeating their opponents 2.1 -26,’25-15,25-11,25-21. On one of the last points of (lie match, l.ords player Shona Tighe Snorts (second-year Management) lielped seal (lie victory witli a superb dig. tre ice line, Photo by Malty James UNBEATEN SO FAR: Shana Tighe serves the ball for the Lords in their home opener against the Georgian Grizzlies. The Lords won the game 3 sets to l. The Lords are a perfect 3-0 to start their season. "1 saw it comir.g," said Tiglic. "1 was ready for it." ace fora total of 21 points. The Lady l.ords played as a team and won as team, but an individual standout was from freshman Lindsay DcVrics (first- "The biggest tiling right now is chemistry," said DcVries after tlie win. "As a new group we’ve conic together a lot since the start of the Nursing) liad 17 kills, and Karlcne Risebrough Barnes lift nine kills. The Lady Lords arc on a fourgame winning streak and will be well rested before hosting the year Sports Management), wlio year." had 14 kills, six blocks and one Janet Littlcjohn (third-year Seneca Sting on Nov. 24. Gambling on sports makes the games more fun, but when does it go too far? By Adam Prudhomme Chronicle Staff November is a great time for sports fans. The NFL and CFL are in full swing, (lie NBA has started up again, and hockey is back after its year-long hiatus. This is also a great time for the sports gambler. Ontario Lottery and Gaming runs Proline, a legal way to bet on professional sports. Anyone over 18 can pick three to six outcomes of any sporting event and based on (lie odds, they could turn pocket change into liundrcds, even thousands of dollars. Players can bet anywhere from a toonie to S100. As it says on the wcbsite "Just pick three to six outcomes, it’s tliat easy." Sports fans can pick if tlie home (cam or away team will be victorious, if they will win big or just barely, or if they will fight to a draw. But wlien does it go too far? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) runs all legal Photo by Adam Prudhomme CHEERING FOR THE UNDERDOG: Sports gamblers must set limits so they do not spend more than they can afford. system guaranteed to win, so they become addicted to gambling. With bet way more money than they can so many legal ways to lay a wager in afford. They begin to neglect their Canada, it’s easy to sec how somefamily and tlicir financial obliga- one could get hooked. People see liow they can bet $ 10 and potentialgambling in Ontario, including tions in favour of their gambling. Proline. They also have a hotline in Paul Davidson, a first-year ly win $4,000. They can conic so place for gamblers wlio feel they are mcchtronics student, has been close and get so frustrated tliat they out of control. A spokesperson/for doing Proline for two years How. "It want to try again. But with Proline tlie hotline said it becomes danger- makes the games more fun," lie (lie only way to make (lie big bucks ous when people start feeling over- says. is to pick tlie underdogs, the team whelmed, or suicidal, when they lie Davidson says lie lias won $315 less likely to win, and all your picks about how mucli they’ve won, or over tlie two years and lie’s definite- must win to make money. wlicn gamblers arc spending more ly made money ratlier-tlian lose it. "I People wlio think they have a money than they can .afford. All think it is absolutely addictive," lie problem, or are worried about types of people call tlie hotline, added. Davidson was one game someone they know, can call toll from the gamblers themselves to away from winning $67, 000 on a free and anonymously to tlie worried family members. Their two-dollar wager, but (lie team lie Ontario Problem Gambling Hotline addictions range from .slot picked to win lost witli just seconds at l-Blitl-230-3505. The number is machines to horse track betting. left on (lie clock. He says coining so provided on (lie OLGA website Serious gamblers often develop close to winning is what makes liini www.olgc.ca and can also be found a system they think give’ them an want to play again. on all tickets sold in Ontario. They advantage over (lie lottery compaAccording to Statistics Canada, 1 will often ret’er people to join a supny. They feel llicy have a foolproof in 20 people have the potential to port group in tlicir aera. any player wlio initiates a fight within the final rive minutes of a game is automatically suspended for one game and is taken off (lie ice for the remainder of the current game. In addition, (lie player’s coach is lined $10,000,. wliicli doubles witli each new Incident. Tlie result of tills new rule is a reduction of bench-clearing brawls and unnecessary lights iicur the end of (lie game tliat are usually the resull of players being frustrated by tlieir team’s poor play in llie final few minutes. Tlie sliootout rule is perhaps one of (lie most prominent changes. In previous seasons, games dial were still lied after an overtime period ended in a lie". Now, it (lie game is liud it goes into a five minute four-on-fourovertime period. After lliat if till’ game is still tied, it goes into ;i sliootout. Coachs submit a slicel witli their tliree lop shooters and lliose players will take sliots. If a goal lias not hreii scored, or there i.s still a tie tlie leani roster is llien cycled through until one team ’1 Ills year (lasses are able to go from blue-line to blue-line, meaning tliat the centre ice line disappears. The result is longer passes and a faster pace to (lie game. It also lessens tlie number ofwiiistles and slops in tlie game. The tag-up rule was also ch.inged this season. In the old rules, if an offensive player was in tlie defensive ’/.one before die puck made it across the offensive blue- scores. line, play was stopped unless (lie The result is dial a game novel defensive team gained immediate ends in a tic. There is always a winpossession of the puck. This season ner. (lie player who enters the /.one Tlie new rule will help in regards ahead of (lie puck is not considered to rankings and point standings offside and play will not stop imme- come playotf time. Goalies didn’t escape the rule diately. Instead, the player can skate back to tlie offensive zone’s blue- changes. In fact tlicy are much line and tlirn re-enter (he zone and more restricted thiin tlicy used to pressure (lie defence by aggressive- be. ly forecliecking. Tills season goalie padding was While seeming somewhat com- cliangcd. The blocker, trapper and plicated, this new rule allows for leg pads were all madp significantly fewer stops and wliistles during tlie smaller. These new changes have resultgame. It also allows teams to be more aggressive in attempts to gain ed in games with higher scores and add to tlie new faster pace of curpuck possession. Witli (lie old rules, icing the puck rent games because goals seem to meant that the team responsible be scored more easily. was forced to take a faceoff in their Goalies also have new restricdefensive zone. tions about wliere they can play the Now, the team that iced the puck puck. Before (lie new rules, a goalie will not only take a faceoff in their could play a puck anywhere behind defense zone, but will not be the icing line. This season they may allowed to make a line change until only do so in a small section of ice after that faceoff. directly bcliind (lie net. This sliould reduce unnecessary The new rules have cliangcd the icing because teams can be stuck game of hockey in a big way. witli tired players on (lie ice in their The new rules have allowed for a defensive zone. Tliat in turn sliould faster-paced game witli niaiiy inore increase scoring chances. goals being scored. An all-new rule lias also been Although fans seem to have added this season. mixed feelings about tlie change, Tlie instigator rule slates tliat they have hockey back. 38 THE CHRONICLE November 22. 2005 SpQKTS^Em the of ls the beginning A new soccer enforcers for NHL end stadium in T. O By Matt Colllson Chronicle Staff \Vh;>t took so long for Canada’s largest city to expand into soccer by years recognized soccer teams like FC Celtic, llie Italian national team, and last year’s Champion two building .1 stadium and attempting to get an expansion Major League League winners Liverpool played at Soccer team? It might take (lie same (lie Rogers Centre. With teams of tills calibre having amount of lime to get an answer. The obvious economic gain was .mother venue or a better one, bigtlicre from (lie start building a ger clubs like Heal Madrid and new stadium brings revenues to Manchester United could be drawn construction companies in (lie mil- to Toronto and tliat would in-tum lions of dollars. It creates another create larger crowds and bring In venue for inter- more revenue. One problem national and __ witli watching (lie soccer club Canadian national teams. It also is thill they team provides anothDave stink. Our failure to er sports franchise. qualify for (lie 2006 Synyard World Cup should The new stal)e a sign that our dium to be built Inhibition at players need (lie Place is to host opportunities to the Federation Intenialioale dr play in better leagues and need Football Association World Youth more experience to form a solid ,S(|U;1(). Ch.iinpiMii.sllip in 2007. Tlic summer Olympics and Having an MI’S franchise would otiicr soccer events might have ben- have allowed for a larger nuiuber of cliled from a soccer stadium, but younger players wlio would develop we’ll never know. stronger soccer skills, a better team Toronto is a popular tourist desti- and league. It’s unfortunate that it look so nation for llieatrc, concerts, professional sports and attractions like the long for soccer to get the attention CN Tower. So how could a soccer tliat it should have liad many years stadium dr;iw visitors? In the past ago, lint it’s better late than never. They have resulted in a faster more puck movement, huge scoring outbursts and tlic game, end of tie games, but (lie new NHL rule changes have also started a revolution. Hole players, also known as enforcers, once lauded as an integral part of tlic sport, are about to be phased out of a game that no longer lias room for them. The new demands for speed and skill on all four lines could mean the end for what lias become one of tlic more colourful jobs in llie league. The most immediate reason for enforcers to worry about tlieir future is tlieir lack of use on the poweq)lay and penalty kill. The league average was 17.2 penalty minutes per team, per game, as of Nov. 7, dial’s nearly a whole period of tlic game being played sliortliandcd and (lie same amount being played with (lie man advantage. Tlic Toronto Maple Leafs resigned Tie Domi for this season and next, but expect this to be the last time they sliell out big bucks for someone to watch Mats Sundin’s back. They would liave been far better off keeping only Wilde Bclak, wlio can’t make any significant contract demands, and having him on tlic v.-ing of a fourth line witli Kylc Wellwood and Cliad Kilgcr, than they would having Domi filling a spot on a regular line and taking up precious c;ip space. The days of having a fourth line made up mostly of overpriced muscle will soon end in favour of better drafting and scouting to liavc a line of lower-priced youngsters wlio can play well defensive-, ly and still chip in offensively. Teams can no longer afford to pay more than a million dollars to dress a pair of fists on skates. Tlicre arc some enforcers who can also play hockey, like Chris Simon oftlie Flames and Georges Laraqiic of (lie Oilers, and (hey will continue to thrive as long as their health keejis up. Andrew Peters of (lie Sabres, who this summer admitted to using steroids to crack (lie league, won ( last long unless lie learns llow to skate and how to use Ills stick as something other than a weapon. Ditto for Atlanta’s Eric Douitoii wlio lias somehow managed to amass ’10 penalty minutes and a four-game suspension after only five games. Hockey purists, Don Cherry included, have complained this year about how fighting Is down and it’s taking away from the game. 1 will not argue tliat lighting lias its place, but how can less lighting take away from (lie game? It won ( affect goals scored as no powerplays arc created with offselling major penalties. A player deemed to he. the instigator of a tight In (lie last (Ivc minutes of a game or in overtime will be given a two-minute Instigating iniiior penalty, a live-minute major, a 10iiiinulc misconduct and an automatic one-game suspension. ’I’his: will help cut down on (lie brawls tliat commonly end lopsided games and reduce injuries. It’s not so much (lie league irying to cut down on fights, just meaningless lights that arc grudge-based or message-sending scuffles. Hole players need to add an element of skill to tlieir game If they intend on staying In the league. They will no longer be able to get by on tlic physical. The Croshys and Ovechkins will always liave someone there to look over their shoulders. The longevity of fighters’ careers will just be mucli shorter us there will always be guys in (lie minors ready to play for tlic league’s mill-’ imum salary and throw haymakers for a couple years. THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 39 jjaasNEWs N H L players b ack o n the ice Devils liad better watcli out. The Ottawa Senators have a tremendous amount of talent, and went from having a coach like lacques Martin, who focused on defence to an offensively-focused system under new head coacli Brian Murray. Under Martin, (lie Senators liad lots of talent in terms of goal scoring led by Captain Daniel Alfrcdsson.. With (lie help of Marian 1 loss;), Martin IIavlat, Wade Hodden and Alcxci Yasliln, Alfrcdsson scored at least 2’1 goals in each of Ills seasons since entering (lie NHL if lie played Former Chicago Blackhawks goaltendcr locelyn Thibault lias been around the league for some time and provides (lie Penguins with the much-needed veteran goaltending. In their first 11 games, this team, projected to be one of (lie top offensive teams in (lie NHL, won a single game. All their overtime games Hurricanes, predicted to be in (lie basement of one of the leagues easier divisions, the Southeast, has become one of tlie most dominant teams thus far. Witli 1B goals in their first 10 games of tlie season, they arc averaging close to five goals a game. Do people enjoy (lie new NHL and its high scoring games? Who were lost to tlint point. would have guessed? The Tlie Ugly: Carolina » Hurricanes liave been one of tlie Pliiladelpllia (». This game played weaker teams in hockey throughOct. 2(1 featured a flurry of goals and out the past couple of years and a glimpse of what (Ills new brand of witli new rookie goalleiuler Cam NHL is all about. Ward off to a great start wlio knows By Christopher Park at least 65 games, Fourteen goals were scored on where this team Is lieaded. Chronicle Staff Now alongside (lie talented goalies Antcro Nilttymaki of the The idea that is ugly here is (lie Dany Hcallcy, tlie Senators have Philadclpllia Flyers and rookie number of goals scored in a single The good, (lie bad .mil the ugly. It blossomed in every game (luring 1 hirriciinc goalie Cam Ward. There game. Is lllis what llie fans really describes the 2()0:i N1 II. season. tills young N1 II- season. were Id powcrplays during the want to see or are tliere too many From ;i fun’s perspective. How The Had: Teams struggling to be game. goals being scored? coulil (lie new fast-paced, oftensive- consistent" so far tills season and The Flyers converted on four of What is witli all lliese penalties, focuscil game not he more enjoy- falling to maintain a lead because their nine opportunities and the and why are teams benefiting so able to w.itcli? they are unable to react to some riiirriciines capitalized on tliree of miicli this year witli (lie man up. N111. players previously relied on early disappointing losses would be tlieir seven chances willi (lie man So far (lie new N111. lias seen as solid defence to shut (lie door on the Pittsburgh Penguins. advantage. many as Hi opportunities on llie some of the premier players in [lie ’loo miicli goal scoring’’ Not powerplay in a single game stirdoing into tlie the NHL season game and superb goaltending to tills year llie Penguins liad hoped necessarily. Entertaining? Yes. passing last year’s highest total carry ;i team into llie post-season. tlial Sydney Crosby would give tills Since (lie new N111. has begun, which was 12, and lliree of tlie 1’.’ The New Jersey Devils are tlie hest city something to cheer about espe- there have been many rule changes. limes In a game this year, tlie example. Dnt tills year (lie Devils cially playing alongside among one Because of tlie new rules teams will Toronto Maple Leafs posted a pow;ire offlo a disappoiiKif/’, start, postof llie game’s most exciting players, have more powcrpl.ivs and referees erpl;iygoal. ing a (i-G-2 start in their first M Marlo I.emlcux. will be required to call close plays. It was llie Toronto Maple I.eafs During (lie off season Pittsburgh Witli (lie two-line pass rule no wlio squashed llie Atlanta names, allowing 51 goals and scorpicked up free agent veterans Mark longer in effect, tills iiilows for Thrashers 9-0 wliile scoring seven ing only 43. So let’s take a look at what’s Recchi and lolin LeClair, along witli teams to play a more offensive goals on llie powerplay out of Id good, b;id and ugly in the New NHL. /ignmnd PallTv and arguably the game and provide a dangerous chances. The Good: Finally, hockey that league’s best offensive defenceman attack. Tbis wasn’t easy to do either. focuses on offence. Tlie New Jersey Sergei Cioiicbar off Boston. A team like (be Carolina Tlie Thrashers in tlwir first few Looking into the new fast-paced offensive game games dominated teams until (lie Leafs had something to say about it. How about New York Ranger laromirlagr getting off to a magnificent start potting 11 goals in his first eight games, lagr deserves all (lie credit in (lie world and lie lias proved to be among (lie NHL’s elite players for more than a decade. But for the New Nil!., teams might look at tliese high scoring games and shake their liead. The way lagr is going, lie is on pace to score tne sanic number of goals as there are games played and tliat would exceed tlie 2()0:1 sea- son’s liigliest goal scorers (Ilya Kovalchuk and Hick Nasli) by ’11 goals leaving him with H2. Meiiiiwliilc, what about the goalies? This season a lot lias changed for goalies. They liad to decrease tlie si/e of (heir log pads from 1-1 inches in widtli to 12 indies. The league also decided to cut off tlie excess jersey located underneath tlie goalies’ .inns making it more difficult for them to get pucks that are slid in between tlieir arnis and tlieir body. This year lias been lull of goal scoring ;md llie fans are loving every minute of it, but what do tile owners and players think of this new breed of talent, and drastic rule changes. Let’s hope tliese fans don’t get sick of the new N111. and that this new game is tin* real deal. 40 THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 AjPOJg^NEWS Just By Matthew James Chronicle Staff s ay no ! The heat is on for the Whitby D unlops I consider myself a big fan of (lie Toronto M;iplc Leafs. In f;ict, I’m a big fun of hockey in general. and I tovc the excitement it brings to a living room full of friends and family. Though I’m a hig fan, I’m not (lie biggest fan of having to pay out more money in order to watch games on Leafs ’IV. So, for 13 games this season my living room will be void of excitement (like some of the platinum scats 1 sec at (lie Air Canada Centre). Seems like Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment li;is the consumer by the proverbial short and curlics. But Leafs TV ranges from only 99 cents to $2.’19 a month, so why not just subscribe and bile the bullet? It won’t break die hiink- ridil’/ Well I have several reasons for not subscribing 101.eafs ’IV. First, I’m on a student budget and I feel lucky just to have a ’IV. Second, I’m cheap (which 1 tliink is (lie best reason). Third, and most important, Ml-SE is simply milking (lie cow for wliat it’s worth. And although that might be necessary for the farmer in order to survive, that’s Teacher’s Merchant Bank, (an investment section of (lie Ontario Teachers 1’eiision I’lan); 15 per cent Dell Globcmedia; 14 per cent ’I’D Capital Group, and 13 percent Kilincr Sports Inc. Convince me that any of these businesses needs another $30 of my money and I’ll subscribe. In (lie 2006-07 season, Leafs ’IV will televise 12 games exclusive to (lie channel and lolin Shannon, producer of Leafs TV, explains why. "Truth be told, our negotiations witli TV channels told us all along, they only wanted 40 games (with 30 on CBC and TSN National), therefore 12 games were not going to be televised." "We thought that hard-core Leaf fans would at least like (lie chance to see tlic games, rather than not seeing them at all," said Shannon. Since its first airing Sept. 2001, Lc.ifs ’IV denied lion-subscribers ofpreseason games. Leafs ’IV has made me realfee tills is llow consumers arc forced to consume these days. Sure we’re given choices, but they still leave us paying more money. Essentially, tliese companies are taking us one channel at a time. The bonus of Leafs IV Is that it provides a lot of content, such as prc and post-game reports, certainly not the case for the the airing of classic games of the owners of MLSE, a company past, the ins anduuts of (lie Leafs with a net worth of just under and games from around (lie $300 million. AHL.CHLandCCHA. In 2003, MLSE ownership But for me, and others like me, was divided into four entities: 58 (and I know you’re out tlicre), 1 per cent is owned by the just want to watch the games. By Courtney Duffett Chronicle Staff Fifty years ago, (lie Whitby Dunlops won (lie Allan Cup. After years of disappearance, Dunlops arc back (lie to regain their title. The Dunlops returned two years ago with Mike Laing, president of the team, on their side to liclp them make their way to (lie top once again. With about 25 players on (lie (cani, (lie Dunlops will be competing against live other strong teams in the triple A Eastern Ontario Senior I lockcy League. If the Dunlops can defeat the Frankford Huskies. Vipers, Descronto Belleville McFarlands Kingston Aces, they Norwood Bulldogs, Photo by Courtney Oulfett All IN A DAY’S WORK: Tyier Gubler #22, charges to the net in their game against the Frankford Huskies. and me compete against teams in (ho Western says they will know better wliere Ontario division. If they make it out (lie Dunlops stand after the all-star of that, dicy will play (lie Thunder game in December. Bay Bombers, wlio won the cup last Durham College student Tyier year. The winner goes on to com- Gubler is (lie youngest player on pete against (lie rest of Canada for tlie team. I Ie started playing for (lie the Allan Cup. team at tlie beginning of the season. The Allan Cup Is senior hockey’s "He’s a great skater," said Laing. version of (he Stanley Cup. It is held Laing says he’s very dedicated. I Ie in April of every year. This year it knows the players and says he’ll bo will be from April 17 to April 22. able to learn a lot from (lie team. Right now, (lie team is standing "Tyier is a utility player," said on firm ground witli a record of 10- Laing. He can play both forward 1-0, die best of the six teams so far and defence, and basically do what with (lie Norwood Vipers not far the coach needs him to do. behind at 9-3-0. Playing for one of the better Wayne Kcwin, manager of team teams in his division, Gubler operations and player selection believes tliat the Dunlops will do well tills season. Bob McQuat, another member of (lie (cam, is playing for Ills drst year on the Dunlops as well. McQuat chose to play for the Dunlops because lie thinks it’s a good organization and he lias played hockey witli some of (lie players in tlie past. McQuat thinks (he Dunlops have an excellent cliance of advancing out of their division and moving that much closer to playing for the Allan Cup. "No one plays liockey just to play," he said. "They play for something more, and dial’s to win. THE CHRONICLE November 22, 2005 SPOKTSWWS Pioneers Pound Army UFC ’s S anchez: W in opening Intramurals my way to the top^ By Christopher Park Chronicle Staff Diaz, Diego battle for UFC Title By Christopher Park Chronicle Staff wins and no losses coming into (lie match. The winner would he crowned top contender and also the ultimate fighter for (lie welterweight division. Sanchez got o(Tlo a good start and demonstrated quick and relentless ability early in round one as lie managed to keep Diaz on the door for almost (lie entire round after the 20-second point. Diaz found a way to prevent Sanchez from connecting with many power punches while lie lay almost helplessly on (lie mat. Coming into tlic match Diaz made a comment about a dream he had. In it he beat Sanchez to win the In the Octagon ;it (lie Ultlm;itc Figliting Championship finale on Saturday, Nov. 5, ultimate welterweight fighter and 20-year-old Nick Diaz went hcad-to-hcad WC championship. But in round two, there was no against (lie undefeated favourite Diego Sanchcz. letting go from Sanchez. Well, at Tlie event was held in Las least not letting go of Diaz. Vcgas at The joint in (lie Hard Sanchez was maintaining (lie Rock Iiotcl and c;isino. The crowd upper hand in tlic match and conwent wild for these two young tinued to pound Dia/,’ lower half, guns. The 20 ycar-old Diaz came forcing him to play more on (lie into this match with a record of 63 going toc-to-toe in ^’iic most defensive side. lust when it looked like things anticipated fight of the evening, were going to remain in Sanchez’ which liad Diay. as (lie underdog favour Dia/ flipped Sanchez over .ig.-iinst the Nightmare, Diego and ended up connecting with Sanchez, who liad a record of 15 one kick. Momentum swung both in round two and both wrestlers were looking to come out with a big third round, knowing that whoever came out on top in the final round liad a good chance of taking it all. Round three was perhaps (lie most exciting of them all. By (Ills point Diaz had taken a beating and suffered from numerous cuts above Ills eye. Again, Sanchez knew that Diaz wasn’t going to back down without putting up a fight. And that lie did. Diaz managed to put one effective submission hold on Sanchez, but only for a brief moment as lie broke free. At (lie end of Hound 3 both lighters waited eagerly to hear (lie scores oftlie judges but (lie crowd knew that Sanchez liad the upper hand most of (lie way. Sanchez effectively avoided Diaz’ superior stand-up skills right from (lie first bell and that was one of tlic reasons wliy lie remained on (op for the duration of the match. "I believe I was in control (lie wliolc way," said Sanchez, who is unbeaten in (lie UK;. "There’s no messing around for Diego Sanchez., I’m on my Way to tlic top." ways 41 Wings forward Sonny Frankcl. "We ended up scoring (lie first goal but then they came back to score two goals going into tlic second period." in llic third the K-wings turned ill) the licat a little hit and began to pour on all the momentum. ’We put a lot of pressure on them in tile tliird period and outplayed tlic Heroes when we needed to (lie most," said Frankcl. With (lircc unanswered goals in (lie third period tlic K-Wings went ahead 5-3 and after tliat tlicrc was no looking back. Intramural hockey has started off with a bang. The first game of (lie season was played at the new oncampus ice centre featuring (lie Pcttit Pioneers and Snowdcn’s Army on Monday, Nov. 7. Do I smell some former Coyotes from last year’s championship winner? Some of (lie players wlio reunited tills year in a Pettit Pioneers jersey were notorious last year as members of (lie Coyotes for their victory in (lie finals over (lie Heroes in a much- anticipated They received steady goaltendmatch. Ing and superb defence and got The Pioneers opened llic scor- equal contribution in all aspects of ing and after that there was no look- (lie game. The K-Wings moved to 2-0-0 ing back. "We opened up the scoring a couple minutes Into (lie game, and were looking to keep tlicir and we didn’t stop," said Ryan undefeated streak alive when tlicy met tlic Buckhoms on Nov. 21. Hurley. The Pioneers finished tlic game Another undefeated team went witli 10 goals and left the Army in a hcad-to-hcad on the Mth as (he battle they would soon like to forget. Warriors faced the Triple Crowns. Picking up (lie rest of tlic goals for Tlic Warriors came into tills game the Pioneers were Brad Bogaridis, after a victory in game one looking who scored two. Jimmy Richardson to continue (lieir unbeaten streak. Mike Dundas, and Stephen They went up in the first period 1-0 Mousmanls. and after tlic Triple Crown’s tied it On Nov. M in their second game up at 1 -1, (he Warriors’ Steve Carrol oftlie year the Kirkcoiinell K-VVing.s gave them tlie go-aliead goal, which defeated (lie I lerocs 5-3. After trail- also turned out to be (lie game-wining 3-2 going into the (inal period ning goal. (lie K-Wings knew they liad to step The game featured spectacular their game up if they wanted a goallending from hotli sides, but chance of coming out of this one Warriors goalie Tyter Daulton prowitli a victory. "At first we were just vided his team witli timely saves to having fun in the game," said K- win 2-1. 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