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Sports: Niagara’s volleyball Onkel Hans makes his way down King Street at the 37th annual Oktoberfest–Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Kitchener-Waterloo area on veteran Monday, Oct. 10. See additional coverage on pages 12 and 13. takes over Photo by Amanda Reynolds as head coach Page 20 Niagara wins bronze medal 2006–07, get ready for increase By JEFF FORAN Body & Staff Writer Health: By ROBIN HEALEY from Brampton, is concerned “McGuinty wants to put Niagara College won the bronze medal at the Ping Staff Writer about how he will raise extra tuition back into a natural state, Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Open golf quick, easy “McGuinty is looking for money for tuition. He said he where it increases along the championships at Lakeridge Links Golf Club Oct. 3 and more room to reach into stu- will “probably find a part-time same lines as before,” said to Oct. 5 in Brooklin, Ont. nutritious dents’ pockets,” said Jesse job during the school year,” if Turner. He added this is “not a Humber College, of Toronto, received the silver Greener, Ontario chairperson fees increase. hugely bad thing.” He notes that medal, while Durham College, of Oshawa, Ont., pasta for the Canadian Federation of He thinks he will likely need the government will give post- came away with the gold playing on their home recipes Students (CFS). to “find two jobs” for the sum- secondary education $6.2 bil- course. Page 19 On Sept. 30, Ontario Premier mer. “I’ll need to get a job that lion over the next five years. The best four players’ totals gave Niagara Col- Dalton McGuinty said the provin- pays well,” added Goka, who Bryan Hicks, Brock University lege’s team its final 604 score. cial government would lift the does not receive OSAP funding. Student’s Union president, said by Humber College had 599, while first-place winners current tuition freeze at colleges “People are saying [a tuition phone, “I hope that tuition will not Durham College tallied 591. Music: and universities. He expects fees increase will] unhinge the world rise beyond inflation.” Hicks, 22, Ray Sarkis, co-ordinator of athletics and recreation to increase when the freeze ends around us, and the sky is going to from Belle River, Ont., doesn’t at Niagara College, says it was “very evident” that taking a in the fall of 2006. For some stu- fall,” said Blake Turner, Student expect fees to increase signifi- Durham’s team members were used to the golf closer look dents, that could be bad news. Administrative Council president, cantly next year, but he is unsure course’s fast greens. at the Greener, from Toronto, said Welland campus. He said these of what will happen in the follow- “They had a distinct advantage over everyone Satellite by phone, “[The] tuition people “need to get a little bit ing years. else.” Three of Durham’s golfers also came away as increase is not a done deal.” He more informed.” Although Hicks said he individual winners at the open. State said high fees have damaging Turner, 22, from St. Catharines, believes it is reasonable to see Three-year veteran of the Niagara golf team Page 18 effects and that many Ontarians in his second year of studies as a tuition rise with inflation, he said Andrew Walpole, from Fort Erie, shot 163 over have shown their support for Social Services worker, said it would be “politically unwise to the two-day event, while Andrew Egerter, of keeping fees frozen. McGuinty is following the dead- lift the freeze and increase tuition Thorold, had the best overall score for Niagara Prince Goka, 21, a first-year line of a two-year freeze set in the in the same year.” with 148. student in Police Foundations, fall of 2004. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 20 Page 2, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 Volunteer Opportunity Fair offers opportunity to help By STEVE FRANCIS was the second. Janet Forfar, Broadcasting – Radio, Televi- Staff Writer consultant – graduate services sion and Film program. Niagara College wants to at the Job Centre, says she is For their part, Marlene Ter- help you finish up that volunteer “very pleased” with the fair. signi and Phyllis Bonomi, the component of your program. Forfar added, “Evaluations representatives from Right to The college hosted its now- from exhibitors showed their Life, were good natured about annual Volunteer Opportunity pleasure,” indicating the fair the protest. They said some Fair on Sept. 29. was a success. students apologized for the More than 30 organizations The fair did face a modicum presence of the protesters. set up tables and handed out of controversy when a group Tersigini said Right to Life was information at lunchtime in of five students protested the at the college “looking for volun- the cafeteria foyer and the presence of the St. Catharines teers like every other agency that hallway by the Job Centre at Right to Life organization. relies on volunteers.” the Welland campus. The peaceful protest was “We did not come here for Organizations varied from staged quietly in front of the confrontation.” the Beamsville Strawberry Right to Life table. Still, Forfar would not let the Festival to the Canadian Mike Roy, Janine Klepey, protest spoil her three-month National Institute for the Amy Giofu, Tammy Miluti- project. “I tend to see the rights Blind to the Head Injury Asso- novich and Angel Smith led the of both sides,” she said. ciation of Niagara, among demonstration. In the end, Forfar says the Niagara College hosted its annual Volunteer Opportu- other service agencies and “That’s not knowledge. purpose of the fair was to offer a nity Fair Sept. 29. More than 30 organizations from festivals. That’s a belief,” says Klepey, “broad opportunity” of volun- the Niagara Region were looking for volunteers. The 2005 edition of the fair 19, a first-year student in the teer options to students. Photo by Steve Francis Sustainable Tuition freeze ending by 2006 Continued from page 1 shut out of the system. Greener said the freeze originally Tiffany Nenadovich, 23, from was to be in effect for “at least” two Ridgeville, Ont., a first-year student in years, until the student funding system Law and Security Administration, said

College Connection Skills Development was fixed. However, he believes the the prospect of higher fees and large system is flawed. loans “de-motivates some people from In a media release, Greener urged coming to school.” McGuinty to use the $1.5 billion the Grimsby native Lea Bucci, 19, in her project going strong federal government will distribute to second year of Early Childhood Edu- provinces over the next two years for cation, said, “Some of us can’t afford By PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ to take to start small enterprises,” education to keep tuition frozen. college, especially 18-year-olds who Staff Writer said Patterson. Turner worries that the quality of don’t have thousands of dollars.” On Sept. 24 Niagara College Presi- The ECT will develop industry- education will deteriorate if tuition is Nenadovich said higher tuition is dent Dan Patterson travelled to South based training strategies to con- frozen indefinitely: “You pay for “OK for people who have someone

Welland Africa to support the third year of the nect education and work, to what you get.” backing them up but not for people college’s Sustainable Skills Develop- enhance individuals’ skills and to He is hopeful that government who don’t.” She said people who wish ment (SSD) project, designed to help facilitate their access to incomes grants, scholarships and bursaries to attend college or university but do reduce poverty in the Eastern Cape through jobs. will counteract a tuition hike while not have parental or other sources of Province of the nation. Vice-President Niagara Interna- allowing the colleges to maintain support are being denied access. By building strategic partnership tional Martha Casson said for sev- quality with the extra revenue from Greener said there is a “greater need networks in education, government, eral years the ECT has worked higher fees. for post-secondary education,” adding, industry and the community, the pro- with the college, and throughout He suggests that if the provincial “75 per cent of jobs need it.” Community ject intends to increase access for bet- the years they have become government were to forward more Greener notes that post-secondary service ter income and employment. Patterson “friends.” money in grants to Niagara College for education is nearly a universal necessi- said the target is to work in an area with “There is a real affinity between every student who attends, effectively ty and that people should look at it like options for high unemployment and social issues. Canada and South Africa.” supplementing tuition, students may high school or health care, not as a students “Our job is to encourage and pro- Patterson said the college is pro- actually pay the same as before or less, commodity. vide knowledge and information, so viding the project with resources in while tuition itself may have increased. He added that there is a “growing they can improve their community.” the form of “expertise” of co-op stu- Turner said the tuition thaw “only sentiment in Canada that there should Students This project, in partnership with dents and knowledgeable faculty will be positive if the government steps be no tuition fees at all.” talk about the Canadian International Devel- and staff members. in and helps,” but he has “no qualms However, Greener said the CFS is the end of opment Agency (CIDA), the Asso- “I’m going to try to share my about the government aiding students “not calling for free tuition at this ciation of Canadian Community experiences with the educational if tuition is unfrozen.” point.” He said the next step should be tuition Colleges (ACCC) and South institutions, not to say that our “It doesn’t make sense to give grants to reduce fees. freeze Africa’s Department of Labour, is way is the best way, but to share and claw [the money] back with tuition Hicks said it is “wrong only to talk not only working on sustainable best practices, to learn from one fees,” said Greener. “The first steps of the tuition freeze.” He notes there development with local partners in another,” said Patterson. towards improvement will be undone has been talk that the government will South Africa but also providing Jim Ryan, chair of the college’s if fees increase.” do away with the Ancillary Fees Pro- Niagara’s opportunities for professional Board of Governors, is also in South Greener is unconvinced that the gov- tocol (AFP), which requires students president development of recent Canadian Africa and involved with the project. ernment is taking the right path to to vote during a referendum to add goes to graduates. “He is representing the voice of amend student funding. Many of the ancillary fees. “The job is to improve employ- industry,” as he will be sharing his changes to student funding come from Hicks is concerned that colleges and South ment and to expose students to experiences about the value of Bob Rae’s report to the government, universities will add deferred mainte- Africa to opportunities,” said Patterson. industry and educational partner- published in February as Ontario: A nance costs or wages to ancillary fees help Darrell Neufeld, manager, ships, said Patterson. Leader In Learning. if the government removed the AFP. corporate communications, said “This is not a one-way experience, Greener said the report is “either He said it is unreasonable “to put these economy Patterson’s two-week visit to where we know all the answers, but pure rhetoric or a complete misunder- costs on the backs of students.” South Africa has been designed to it’s a learning experience for both,” standing of the situation.” He said Brock University has its encourage strong work relations said Patterson. According to Greener, the report own ancillary fees agreement that will between industry and education to “Our goal is to continue to foster mistakenly divides students into two remain effective even if the govern- try to help the local economy. strong relationships.” groups: low-income students who ment discards the AFP. Nevertheless, Niagara College and Eastern Cape Casson said she thinks Patterson receive grants and loans and high- he worries that a large increase in Technikon (ECT), including the and Ryan will be able to present a income students who can afford to pay. ancillary fees would drive students merged institution of Walter Sisulu “unique set of experiences” to the Greener worries that the changes to away from higher education through- University (WSU) of Technology people of the ECT as they will student funding are servicing a narrow out the province. and Science, are working together to demonstrate the “richness of faction of students and said that fees Rather than asking how much an emphasize sustainable tourism and strong relationships between edu- should be lowered to avoid the increase in tuition would affect enrol- entrepreneurship. cation and industry.” headache of the student loan system. ment, Greener said, “The real question “The economy has been strug- “I can’t think of better people than He believes middle-income stu- is how many more people could we gling in the area. We’re trying to President Dan Patterson and Chair- dents, who, he said, “comprise 80 get through the doors if funding were give them [ECT’s graduates] skills man Jim Ryan for the project.” per cent of students,” are getting not a barrier?” news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 3 Funding upgrades Interpreter program By KAESHA FORAND ting or the private sector,” said language interpreters Staff Writer Colle. was revealed,” said Continuing education will Niagara College, St. Clair Rosanna Thoms, exec- provide an improved Lan- College in Windsor and utive director of Infor- guage Interpreter certificate Mohawk College in Hamil- mation Niagara, a program as the result of the ton all offer a basic 90-hour community-based province recently providing Language Interpreter certifi- information referral additional funding. cate program. service. Ontario Minister of Citizen- Information Niagara and Colle said the gov- ship and Immigration Mike the Colleges of Ontario Net- ernment wants to con- Niagara MPP Kim Craitor (left), Rosanna Thoms, Mike Colle and Colle was at the college’s work for Education and tinue to encourage the Alan Davis were all in attendance for a $210,00 grant announce- Glendale campus on Sept. 26 Training will work together integration of newcom- ment benefiting the Language Interpreter program at Niagara to announce a $210,000 grant to establish a new ers into Ontario College’s Glendale campus. to improve the current standard, high-level, 180- because “every year we Photo by Kaesha Forand program. hour, six-course curriculum. welcome 125,000 new- officer in the continuing college tries to respond to the “This is going to co-ordinate Niagara College and Infor- comers from 169 countries, education and distance- needs of its community,” said the curriculum so they are all mation Niagara will be the speaking 300 languages.” He learning department here. Alan Davis, Niagara College’s essentially teaching the stan- benchmark for the program, emphasized, “Their success is She adds that the new pro- vice-president academic. dardized curriculum of a pro- which will be available as Ontario’s success.” gram will be the standard for Niagara College was the fessional level, so that the inter- early as 2006. “The new program is more the profession. first to introduce the pro- preters are of a high quality and “Through consultations comprehensive and it gives Information Niagara offers gram in 2002. To date, 125 all have the skills needed, with stakeholders, the need for people an opportunity to interpreter services in 21 people have graduated from whether it be in the hospital set- more comprehensive training upgrade their skills,” said languages. Niagara College’s program ting, medical setting, legal set- and consistent standards of Sue Tallon, the development “It’s an example of how the as certified interpreters.

College Connection Tourism will skyrocket by 2007 Many Hands project will assist By JAYLENE POIRIER nicknamed by students and faculty. Staff Writer It is offered in second year and Think how fulfilling your life taught by Christine Blaine. Women’s Resource Centre with could be if your education led you to The purpose is to prepare them for cruise around the world and continu- different cultures and make them ally experience different cultures. more knowledgeable about other David Veres, chair of the heritages, local attractions and dif-

Glendale renovations, accessible entrance Hospitality and Tourism division at ferent food they may come across on Niagara College’s Glendale campus their stops on the trip. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, says the This term, the second-year By MELISSA TOPP painting and doing interior renova- tourism industry is “one of the students are looking forward to a Staff Writer tions, as well as other changes. fastest growing and in-demand busi- Caribbean cruise in January. The Women’s Resource Centre in The criteria are strict. The applicant nesses” and “will continue to grow “The students will learn about Beamsville is the new recipient for must be a not-for-profit group located by more than 40 per cent by 2007.” what the impacts are going to a the Many Hands Project. in the Niagara region. The organiza- Apprentice- “You could learn the trades to Caribbean island as well as learn- The Women’s Resource Centre tion must be able to provide a level of gain stronger strategic planning ing how to be a tour operator, and offers programs and services to resources, and the necessary material ship and to gain knowledge through a how tours are actually conducted,” women and children in West Niagara. expenses for the project must be training for diverse interactive co-op says Veres. It gives access to professional coun- between $8,000 and $10,000. The skilled opportunity,” says Veres. “It’s also a good way for selling, legal assistance, workshops, organization must demonstrate it went trades During the first year, the students to learn about the many support groups, respite for women to other sources to look for funding Tourism Marketing Systems international ways, just like the with children, community kitchens but was unable to obtain it. It must program offers students an event international students are excited and early literacy programming. Serv- own the property or have a long-term planning class that will prepare them to learn about our area (Niagara),” ing about 2,500 women and 240 chil- lease for the property with a public or Continuing for the Cruise Course, as it has been says Veres. dren annually, it is open weekdays government body. from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The organization must also demon- education Event Supervisor Julie Densham, strate that this project is of benefit to offers 39, of Grimsby, says the Women’s the community and project comple- improved Apprenticeship works at Glendale Resource Centre was chosen because tion must be achievable in one day by “we felt [it] best contained the criteria a maximum of 100 volunteers. certificate By ELISABETH BAILEY employer to try and find a match.” from the application.” Canadian Tire The host agency must provide writ- program Staff Writer MacDonald says the first, and hard- Financial Services accepted the role ten documentation outlining specific Some people get their education by est, step in apprenticeship training is to of lead sponsor for the Many Hands goals and objectives for the project as spending much less time in the class- find an employer who is willing to hire Project once again. well as detailed project specifications. room than others. and train an apprentice. The project is a joint undertaking The project must also endorse an Tourism Apprenticeship training for skilled MacDonald says that the govern- by the students in the Event Manage- agreement for media coverage and the industry trades is done 10 per cent in the class- ment promoting skilled trades as a ment (Graduate Certificate) program production of a promotional video. will room and 90 per cent on-the-job. career choice is good because it shows and the Construction Engineering The project must be special-event The Job Centre at Niagara College’s there is another option open to people. Technology Achitecture program. oriented and include such items as continue Glendale campus assists youth inter- She says that her “only caution” to Students and volunteers from the environment enhancement, site to grow by ested in apprenticeships who are those interested in doing apprentice- community take one day and improvements, organization aware- 40 per cent between 16 to 24, who are unemployed ship training is that one shouldn’t go improve the facilities of a non-profit ness and client-group-based activities. and out of school. Florence Macdon- into it just because a job could be organization. To become involved as a sponsor or ald, who works at the Job Centre at potentially high paying. This year’s project includes renova- a volunteer, call 905-641-2252 ext. Niagara College’s Glendale campus, “It has to be that the person has a tion of two bathrooms, making a 6404 or e-mail manyhands@nia- says, “We work with the client and the genuine interest and aptitude for a job.” wheelchair-accessible entrance and garac.on.ca.

news@niagara is back Oct. 28 Page 4, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 Business meetings Resident ‘hurt’ by lawn theft

By ELIZABETH HAWKSWORTH rent rooms in the houses in it. Tinney says and AMANDA REYNOLDS that most people enjoy the students being reaching a new level Staff Writers part of the community, but that they need to The small college-side community of Nia- show more respect to the residents here. gara-on-the-Green has been missing some “We don’t mind them here, we would just lawn ornaments lately. prefer them to not make trouble.” of efficency Angelina Tinney, of Niagara-on-the-Lake, “These kids live here, renting from some- said that she recently discovered that her body. This is their neighbourhood too, and By PATRICIA minutes to learn about beloved ceramic puppy was missing from they should show some respect. If they want RODRIGUEZ each other and themselves beside her front door. The puppy is made to us to respect them while they’re walking Staff Writer before a bell rings and hold her newspaper, and she was saddened by around and being a little loud, then they Crystal Parson, the they move on to the next the discovery that it was gone. She replaced should return the favour.” owner of Lasting Impres- lucky person in the con- the puppy with a black jug, and that was Tinney says that she has never had problems sions Consulting Co., held trolled meeting place. Par- taken as well. Her friend from the neighbour- with students in the neighbourhood before. Niagara’s first Business son said the meeting was hood also experienced a loss: a small garden “I have never had to report anything like Speed Networking with a designed for people to fairy was taken from her lawn. The homes are this in my life,” she says. “The persons who focus on local business move around every 2 1/2 located adjacent to Niagara College’s Glen- have been robbed tried to come up with a cre- interaction and promotion minutes. dale campus. ative way to get the students’ attention. on Sept. 22. “It’s a very fast-paced Tinney said that her friend told her that That’s why we contacted [news@niagara].” Each business had 2 1/2 environment,” and people whoever had taken the fairy had gone so far Tinney and the community of Niagara-on- minutes “face to face” with “don’t have to spend time” as to replace it with a small bundle of wood, the-Green say that they do not wish to single participants and got a with someone they “don’t to hide the hole. Tinney mentioned that anoth- out the people that took their items. They just chance to meet and want,” said Parson. er neighbour had a metal shopping bag taken wish to have their items returned. exchange information. She said the event will from the yard. “It is my hope that the people that have The cost was $25. It was probably become a semi- Tinney says that she is “hurt” by this prank. taken items from the homes would be moved held at Laurie’s Orchard annual event. “I am certain that those who have been to return them as inconspicuously as they Café in Vineland, Ont. The She said the business doing this think that it is great fun; however, took them.” entry limit for this first promotion is designed so for the older persons of this commu- event was 40 businesses. “you can stay local” since nity, these items are cherished. They They were encouraged to “it’s directly in front of hold memories of family and of bring as much material as your face.” friends of their life that may not be in possible to share as they A huge variety of busi- their life anymore,” she says. “Such were asked to provide nesses were present to pranks come too close for comfort, as Plus Size Fashions on Consignment each person with informa- reinforce business promo- they make people feel very vulnera- tion. Parson said the tion. These included the ble and indeed quite frightened that Come in and shop our wonderful selection of capacity for the first year representatives of Know It one could come so close to their front beautiful fall fashions, updated regularly. had been set at 40 busi- All, one of the sponsors door with the intention to do mis- Sporty, casual, dressy…brand name clothes. nesses to avoid over- for the event. All business- chief.” PH: 905-704-1369 crowding the location and es, however, had to be Bring in this ad Niagara-on-the-Green is a beauti- 276 Ontario St., St. Catharines (TD bank Plaza across from GM) the event itself. local and from the Niagara ful community and many students for $5 off Community Connection The concept is patterned region and had to bring your purchase. MONDAY - FRIDAY 10-5:00 • SATURDAY 10 - 4 after speed dating, in promotional materials for which people have 2 1/2 distribution. Local Italian community holds charity dinnner,

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to the community By JOSHUA BOYLE atom baseball team and Staff Writer most recently holding a ben- Welland’s Italian commu- efit dinner nine months ago Pasta nity gathered on Sept. 30 for to aid the victims of the fundraiser a Hurricane Katrina benefit tsunami that devastated that raised approximately countries like Indonesia and for Katrina $2,000 for the Red Cross Sri Lanka. relief relief effort. They will likely hold Page 4 The dinner and dance more benefits to support affair drew approximately relief efforts in the future, 90 guests to the Casa Dante according to event organizer Lodge on Lincoln Street Bambi Ventresca. Missing after volunteers had spent “We are all people,” ornaments the last two weeks preparing Ventresca explains, “but for the event. when it is [the United Page 4 While local students States], our neighbours, it served the meal, Luciano is even more important to DiMario, president of the help them.” lodge, joked about those The Casa Dante dance Business who spent the past few was one of the many Kat- done in 2.5 days rolling gnocchi for rina benefits in Welland minutes the lodge dinner. that continued more than a “The average age in the month after the hurricane Page 4 kitchen is around 70,which killed over 1,000 people in makes the whole thing just the southern United States. mean a lot more.” Local churches, cultural Initially founded as a centres and schools all Transit “mutual benefit society” in held their own events to system bus 1937, the Casa Dante Lodge support the Red Cross pass has held similar fundraising efforts, as the agency occasions over the decades, announced on Sept. 30 that Page 5 furnishing a room at the total donations had Welland County General exceeded a billion dollars. Hospital, sponsoring an news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 5 International students enjoy homestay living They were veterans too By KAESHA FORAND Engineering Technology co- Staff Writer op program, and the rest are in By JENNIFER GIBBONS Tony and Toni Mule have the English as a Second Lan- Staff Writer opened their home to the guage program. October is all about the ladies. world. Mule said he doesn't see On March 9, 1992, October officially became The Mules have been the men on the weekend Women's History Month in Canada. homestay parents through- because they are "very inde- Past themes have included Yes, Women are Persons!, out the last four years for pendent and not afraid." in 2004, and What Do You Mean, Women Couldn't international student study- Having supper together at Vote?, in 2003. ing at Niagara College. 6 p.m. is important to the The theme for 2005 is Women and War – Contribu- A homestay family pro- Mules. He said they spend tions and Consequences. Although veterans are usually vides three meals per day, a between one and two hours thought to be male soldiers in the war, women did serve furnished bedroom and full talking together. Ahn said he and contribute to the causes. Their positions were mainly access to the house. They likes suppertime because as nurses, stenographers, camp cooks, mechanics and also provide guidance and they have a lot of conversa- airplane pilots until they were allowed to serve in com- assistance and help students tion and it has helped him bat situations in the 1980s. learn about Canadian learn about Canadian Women's History Month is dedicated to the women culture. culture. who sought equality and the opportunities they opened International students are Every student who lives to future generations. It affords people the chance to matched with a Canadian in homestay is provided learn about past and present contributions that made for family and live as part of the with a booklet filled with women by women. family at a cost of $550 per information about living in The highlight of Women's History Month is Persons month. About120 homestay Canada. Issues such as cus- Day, the day when five women fought for the right to families are in the Welland toms, greeting people, eat- have women serve in the Canadian Senate. area and about 40 in the Nia- ing habits and other small Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise gara-on-the-Lake area to Canadian differences are McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards petitioned the serve both Niagara College identified. Supreme Court of Canada and became known as the campuses. The Mules try to offer a Famous Five. On Oct. 18, 1929, Canadian women were Tony Mule underwent varied menu. Their cupboard declared qualified as persons to be appointed to the Senate. spinal cord surgery because he is filled with cookbooks and a This was known as the Persons Case. was paralyzed from the waist book of favourite recipes. Six recipients are awarded the Governor General's down and was unable to walk. Mule said they eat a lot Awards in Commemoration of the Person Case on this The surgery was successful of rice, vegetables and day. These women helped advance equality for women in and after his recovery he was hot sauce. their communities. able to resume full duties. The Rules are established for Students of all ages and origin are all smiles on the Status of Women Canada gives the Governor General's Mules chose to take in inter- the students. They ask that front porch of the Mules residence. Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. This national students to help everybody help with the award will be given on Oct. 18. Women have been doing Photo by Kaesha Forand financially. dishes after supper, that they their part in the majority of past wars. More than 2,800 Mule has now healed clean their rooms and shared and how to use the shower he said of his homestay fam- women served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps from the surgery and can space once per week, that and toilet. ily experience. in the First World War. In the Second World War, more than walk without assistance. there be no parties and that If a student celebrates a On the other hand, Tamura 45,000 women were enrolled in military services other The Mules continue to it's quiet after 10 p.m., birthday in Canada, the said he lived in residence for than nursing. The first time Canadian women took part in house international students among other basic Mules will cook them the four days and asked the inter- combat was during the Gulf War. These are just a few of because "it's a very reward- house rules. students's favourite meal national housing co-ordinator the wars in which women played a role and helped fight for ing experience of the differ- When students arrive in and make a birthday cake. if he could live with a homes- the causes of their country. More information is available ent cultures and a different Canada, the Mules give them They also try to incorporate tay family. from the Status of Women Canada website at way of thinking," he said. a tour of the area and take international holidays The Mules keep in touch http://www.cfc-swc.gc.ca/. They have five men living them to the college, the mall, throughout the year. with most of the students Women have fought for their equality and, because of in their six-bedroom, four- the bank and the grocery store. Not every student chooses who have lived in those pioneers, women today have the choice to vote, to bathroom house: Kazeem They also provide a small to live in homestay. Odunsi, their house. be a stay-at-home mother, to work or to do just about Odunsi, 19, from Nigeria, welcome gift of personal who has now lived with the "Our lives have really anything else a women can dream of doing. Yusuke Tamura, 29, from hygiene products. The Mules Mules for nine months, orig- become enriched just from As Susan B. Anthony once said, "Men, their rights, and Japan, Pako Jiminez, 17, from provide each student with a inally wanted to live in resi- knowing people in our nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less." Mexico, Chang-hoo Ahn, 25, coat for the winter, if needed, dence, but there wasn't lives...It gives you a deeper Canadian author Margaret Atwood asks, "Does feminist from South Korea, and and a bicycle, lock and chain. enough room. appreciation of the world mean large unpleasant person who'll shout at you or some- Yuheng Xu, 20, from China. He adds that he teaches each "It's been fun. I've and everybody is the same," one who believes women are human beings? To me it's the Odunsi is in the Computer student about how to recycle enjoyed myself immensely," he said. latter, so I sign up." College students angered by spiking public transit fares, irregular service By ROBIN HEALEY and only takes the bus when he has no other options. Staff Writer Students who travel between cities by bus may be eligible Many Niagara College students who rely on the public for the City to City Bus Bursary of up to $250 per term. transit connection between St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Those who wish to apply for the bursary must visit the Welland are unhappy with the cost of bus passes and the Financial Aid office at either campus to show proof that they gaps in bus service. have purchased two bus passes, for St. Catharines, Welland Khamphiene Phommisai, 20, in his second year of Broad- or Niagara Falls and to complete a financial information casting – Television and Film Production here, is from Hamilton statement to determine if they qualify for the bursary. but lives in St. Catharines during the school year and commutes Both Phommisai and Fekete like the idea of the U-Pass, an to the Welland campus. He paid $530 for bus passes, one for St. integrated bus pass that allows Brock University students to use Catharines and one for Welland, and that only covers him for the the transit systems of Niagara Falls, Welland and St. Catharines. fall semester. Brock University charges students $126 in ancillary fees to pay Stephen Fekete, 20, a second-year student in Computer Engi- for the U-Pass. Students cannot opt out of the fee, and every stu- neering Technology from St. Catharines, is frustrated with the dent must pay it even if they don't ride the bus. Welland/St. Catharines connection, which he said is "impracti- Phommisai said Niagara should provide a bus pass that Students wait for a ride from Brock University. cal for student schedules." covers the transit systems, adding that the $126 cost added From 9 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. no buses arrive at the Welland cam- to every Brock University student's ancillary fees is better Photo by Robin Healey pus from the Brock University transit hub in St. Catharines, than making individual students pay $530 per semester. as a Social Services worker, said a U-Pass "would never which connects the St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland Fekete said, "Those who don't need [a U-Pass] will fight happen this year." However, he would consider a referen- transit systems. That is nearly a four-hour gap in service. In the it." Nevertheless, he thinks the introduction of a U-Pass at dum on a U-Pass during the SAC elections at the school afternoon, buses don't leave Welland for St. Catharines from Niagara College would be "excellent." year's end, if the bus companies asked. 1:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., a gap of over three hours. Amber Morrison, 22, a first-year student in General Arts Turner said that there are logistical difficulties in getting Phommisai said that buses should run at least every two and Science University Path, is from St. Catharines. an integrated bus pass. "Which municipality do we get it hours to eliminate the long gaps in service. He plans to get Although she commutes to the Welland campus by bus and from? Do we get them all? Last year's president [of SAC, a car for the winter semester, despite the cost, to avoid the thinks better service is needed, she is hesitant as to whether Welland campus] was talking about getting one." Turner inconvenience of the bus schedule. Niagara College should introduce an integrated bus pass. added that if enough students were to advocate on behalf of Fekete depended upon the transit system last year, but now he Blake Turner, Student Administrative Council (SAC) better bus service, they might be able to bring about a carpools to and from Niagara College three to four times a week president, Welland campus, 22, in his second year of studies change. Page 6, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 Editorials

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Most alarming For many students, living personal problems, we think to communicate. thing of the past. of all is the government’s uncer- arrangements usually consist workshops would address Bring in speakers from all For as long as many of us can tainty about the actual amount that of rooming with several peo- the issue more effectively. aspects of student living. A remember, we have been taught tuition will increase. ple or sharing a room with These workshops could tack- legal aid clinic can help stu- the importance of education and Having tuition costs swell might one or two people. This can le topics such as assertive- dents who are in a financial its relevance to achieving success. become so unbearable for students, prove to be difficult, posing a ness versus aggressiveness, bind and lack any knowl- Parents, teachers and government and the parents who assist them, number of problems. interpersonal life skills, and edge of tenant rights. An have strongly promoted education. that it could easily result in a When your roommate one’s legal rights as a tenant. expert on interpersonal They say it plays a crucial role in decrease in enrolments and an starts leaving dirty dishes all Some students are ill- communication could pro- defining a nation. increase in financial headaches. over the counter or parties equipped with the skills vide insight for students However, it seems as if govern- This outrageous situation could until 4 a.m. leaving beer bot- needed for living with people who have trouble communi- ment has forgotten how difficult easily force students to put their tles throughout the house, besides their parents. Others cating their grievances in a and stressful it has become for dreams of attending college aside. you might find yourself in a find it hard living in student positive and effective way. many students to afford college. This will affect their future careers tense situation. housing because they may be A student has a test at For those of you who don’t know while the demand for quality edu- Frequent questions we ask used to living in more com- 8:30 a.m. on a Friday and yet, Ontario Premier Dalton cation will never cease. ourselves are “Should I say fortable conditions. his/her drunken roommates McGuinty just announced the lift- This is just the beginning. anything?” or “What can I do For starters, the college come home at 3 a.m. with ing of the highly popular two-year Interesting events are still to to stop this?” might think about compiling energy to burn. Are there tuition freeze. come as students’ awareness of Niagara College is number a pamphlet for students to any temporary accommoda- The announcement, made on this dilemma rises. 1 in student satisfaction in refer to. The information for tions available to that stu- Sept. 30, made a high number of PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ last year’s provincial survey. the pamphlet may provide dent for the night? A help- For this to be entirely true, students with alternatives line might also assist in sit- What’s your we think that the college and solutions to the most uations like this when the opinion on needs to be reaching out to common housing problems. student feels as though the students in areas beyond Has a survey ever been there is nowhere to turn. potential school life. done on student satisfaction A number of links could be rise in Problems at home can dis- with accommodations while provided on the college web- tract students from their at college? A quick and easy site that provide solutions for tuition schoolwork and leave them survey might allow the frequently asked questions. costs? feeling anxious with school to see what’s really Maybe all of these support nowhere to turn. going on with students. Stu- systems exist but, if they do, Though the college pro- dents might also find surveys why don’t I know about vides one-on-one coun- as a way for them to express them? Do you? selling for students who have feelings they might find hard BAILLIE ADCOCK Clarification

Letter to the editor In the news@niagara edition of Fri- day, Sept. 30 (Vol. 36, No. 1), incorrect Patricia Gillett, 29, attribution occurred on page 7 in a Daniel George, 20, Dear Editor and Staff of news@niagara: Office report headlined “Bands from Niagara Broadcasting – Radio, Kham Phommisai, I picked up your recent edition (Friday, Sept. 30, Region featured in free double album.” Administration, Year 1 Television and Film, 20, Broadcasting – 2005) and enjoyed most of it. A quote attributed to Sandor Liget- "It's gonna make it falvy states he likes to see “the big pic- Year 2 Radio, Television I really enjoyed page 25, the art story and pho- more expensive for ture and be creative in a variety of medi- "The government's and Film, Year 2 tos on the artist. (“Niagara teacher exhibits his ums, kind of like cameraman versus the government in the screwing college kids "What are they doing director. I want to be the director.” The long run because stu- work, Summer Supplement, on James Gielfeldt.) reference is to Ligetfalvy’s personal once again ... once with it?" dents will borrow I think the paper should include more art, art long-term goals, not his goals for again.” news@niagara. more money." photos and stories on local and afar artists. Art is He also did not say that he was “a part of everyday life and I’m glad to see your brainchild” but was referring to the paper gave it recognition. noise@niagara compilation CD project Sarah Degelman, 18, and Kate that he initiated. McGarrigle, 18, Recreation and It was a well-written article and I enjoyed the In a separate report on page 5, about read and the photos. Please let the author Carolyn Gould, the college nurse, incor- Leisure Services, Year 1 rect information appeared in the head- "It should be a lot cheaper ... it (Melissa Mangelsen) know that it was a great line. Gould is not retired from the col- doesn't allow people to come here story and to keep stories like that coming. lege. As a nurse here for 14 years, she remains employed by the college, but is so they can get a better job in the Good Job. on an authorized leave from her job. future." Jon Brody It is the policy of news@niagara to cor- Via e-mail rect errors of fact. news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 7

Blackboard fast, easy way to save time for students . Blackboard should be being posted online provide hassle free retrieval. ning or reminders. The “my tasks” tab lets you By AndyBurt mandatory for every class. Students with the highest workload appreciate track and categorize projects by user-set priority Columnist The system is designed so Blackboard the most. Balancing school, work and and date. that students can access their caring for children is a common problem for many Doing these things electronically is not only assignments, grades and course information at Niagara College students. Having the ability to log faster but also easier than using a book planner or any time from any computer. This, by itself, is on any time of the day to see what’s happening in your binder to keep organized. You can edit every- more than enough reason for teachers to set up your program is a great asset. thing with ease, and it’s all stored safely on the site their courses on Blackboard. It saves the teach- Discussion boards are helpful if you missed a so you don’t have to sweat losing it. ers’ time because all the information that you class or just want to clarify or discuss a topic cov- An all-in-one college resource for teachers and would normally have to obtain in class or in the ered in class. Students helping students saves students like Blackboard should be used for every teachers’ offices is readily available from any teachers’ time; it saves everyone’s time, in fact. course. It’s functional and accessible, and it computer anywhere. Some of the other Blackboard features make makes a hectic college life easier to handle. It’s When it comes time for tests, reviews can be planning and keeping track of your school life very the perfect crutch for the always-hobbling student. posted online to save class time. The test results easy. There’s a calendar you can use for daily plan- Make it mandatory in 2006. Wordstock seminars beneficial for Journalism-Print student Columns What’s in a word? views and big stories from interviewee feels and giving me the opportunity to learn with I recently had the opportunity to a small town. Speakers how to adequately pre- them. experience journalism at its best. I from around Canada with pare myself. The event was provided by Osprey accompanied The Tribune’s editors to magazine, newspaper and Wordstock, a yearly Media Group and cost $75 per person. Wordstock, a one-day journalism sem- freelancing backgrounds event, is a refresher for The day included a hearty lunch, inar at Ryerson University in Toronto. led the seminars. They editors and writers. The snacks throughout the day and a book Having spent some time in Welland at were all informative and, I event also allows them to on tips for becoming a better journalist, The Tribune throughout the summer, believe, were the right mingle with their col- three seminars and a guest speaker. George Duma, the managing editor, pre- choice for a novice leagues from local news- There was also a book table offering sented me with an offer I couldn’t refuse. reporter. papers in the Osprey many useful books to buy. Wordstock had three separate semi- I learned how to break Media Group. I felt like a sponge, trying to soak up nars offering a choice of 18 different the mould and be different By Kaesha Forand I would like to thank as much information as I could. It was What we think topics. I chose how to take accurate in my interviews. The Columnist the staff at The Tribune the best way to begin my second year notes, getting the most from your inter- speaker made me think about how the for making me feel welcome and for of the Journalism-Print program here.

Reality TV ‘cheesy, senseless garbage’ Sleep the Season plays By Patrick Hall “Stupid TV, be more more reality watching an episode of South The reality Columnist funny.” — Homer Park or reruns of The X-Files. at the Merchant Ale House of reality TV Simpson “I think reality TV has totally overdone To this day, I cannot for the life of me fig- itself,” says Jennifer Krok, 20, of Selkirk, Page 7 ure out how millions of North Americans Ont. “At first, it was something new and can tune in to the same, mind-numbing interesting to follow, but it’s so predictable “reality” television programs week after now. I don’t consider lame acting reality.” week, season after season. It’s hard to remember the last time a truly On any given weekday evening, you can original series came around that lasted Journalism choose from a buffet of the cheesy, senseless longer than a season or two. It seems cre- at its best garbage that has flooded the airwaves in ative television storywriting has taken a recent years. These would include small backseat to cheap, tired stereotypes. Page 7 screen gems such as Who Wants to Marry a Marc Ricci, a third-year philosophy stu- Midget, The Real Gilligan’s Island and the dent at Brock University in St. Catharines, groundbreaking Biggest Loser. says he feels these shows are a “plague” and Is this really what people want to see after “an insult” to basic intelligence. a hard day’s work? Contestants competing “I find it disturbing that it’s referred to as Making to lose weight to, in the end, win the crown reality. It’s a perfect ploy for ratings because Blackboard of biggest loser? Apparently, yes. producers know TV junkies will watch it.” mandatory I can understand how someone would “There’s nothing real or genuine about it,” first be intrigued by the concept of shows says 20-year-old Justin Kellawan of the Page 7 like Survivor and The Bachelor. Broadcasting — Radio, Television and Film I cannot, however, comprehend why program at Niagara College. “That crap is viewers still tune in to the same plot twists just an easy cash-grab.” and “shocking” character revelations a Overall, it seems television has left me in thousand times over, by a hundred differ- the cold, as far as quality entertainment is What would ent spin-offs. concerned, but, hey, at least I have football you do for a Oh right, because it’s real. I honestly get and hockey to keep me warm this winter. kidney? Available on newsstands and at Page 8 http://www.newsatniagara.com Friday, Oct. 28 Read Friday, Nov. 11 Friday, Nov. 25 Balancing Friday, Dec. 9 school and Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 workloads Friday, Jan. 27 Page 8 Friday, Feb. 3 Want to advertise in news@niagara? Friday, Feb. 10 Friday, Feb. 17 please contact Laura Tait, advertising director Friday, March 17 Friday, March 24 for the Welland Tribune at 905-732-2411 Greg Goertzen of Sleep the Season plays cello at the Friday, April 7 Merchant Ale House in St. Catharines on Oct. 9. Living with Friday, April 21 ext. 281 or e-mail [email protected] Photo by Ariel Elliott roommates Page 8

Students in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College are taught their reporting and column must be balanced, fair and objective. The feelings and opinions of column writers are welcome, but balance, fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions of Niagara College administration or news@niagara management. They reflect only the writer’s opinion. Page 8, news@niagara, Oct 14, 2005 Government pulls plug on man’s second chance at life Some people feel the gift of life Canada is illegal. According to the attention to the state our health ney from the waiting list for is priceless. These days the Inter- Canadian Institute for Health care is in and not worry about donors. Let’s say you were next in net is putting a price tag on Information, 55 patients died while people buying organs. Who cares line after him, and you died before everything from brides to babies. waiting for a kidney transplant last if someone used their financial another kidney was found. I bet I recently read in The National year. It also says that the average power to their advantage? We your family would be upset that Post that a Montreal man was waiting period for a kidney from a should just be happy that another the rich man before you wasn’t refused a kidney transplant deceased person in the province of life was saved. allowed to buy a kidney, thus tak- because doctors had a suspicion Quebec is 2 1/2 years. I say be happy a man with ing the last donated kidney you that the kidney wasn’t given to You be the judge. Should the money has the initiative to help could have used. him, but sold to him. rich be allowed to purchase himself rather than rely on the gov- It’s time for our government to Shree Dhar is a cotton exporter organs, or should they be forced to ernment. I compare this to receiv- wake up and start letting people from India who offered dying 61- wait in line like everyone else? By John Misiti ing welfare when you are more live their lives. Our health care is year-old Baruch Tegene a kidney Personally, I think that the rich Columnist than capable of finding employ- in complete shambles, tuition as an altruistic gesture. Unfortu- should have the right to buy even shorten the waiting time for ment yourself. Paid for or not, this costs are on the rise and we are nately, Montreal doctors pulled the organs. The more organs sold to receiving an organ. is one less kidney taken off a wait- all taxed to death. If this is all plug on the idea before Dhar could rich people means there are more If you ask me, this is yet anoth- ing list from a poor person that that our government is capable fly to Canada. donated organs for people who er flaw in our justice system. Our needs it more. of, I am not impressed with the The practice of selling organs in can’t afford to buy them. This may government should pay more Tegene ended up getting a kid- results. Renting a house with friends might be more than you bargained for No one said living in a house Living on my own in this house tated when things are not to my feeling a little tired, however, my with five people would be easy, was a big challenge. liking. roommates now know to back but living with five best friends is When my first roommate, also This is a very selfish thing, I away slowly and not to make any harder. my best friend, moved in, it was a know, and I am working on getting sudden movements. Recently, my five best friends welcome change. I loved spending some help. We are still on the landlord’s from first-year college and I rented time with her because we hadn’t Other things crept in, like not case to make our hellhole a little a house together. seen each other since last April. being able to do my homework more livable, but that issue has I moved in a week earlier than It wasn’t until the long weekend because I felt I was missing out on been placed on the back burner the rest and I tried as hard as I of September that I began to get what was happening in the living because of our busy everyday lives. could to turn the cesspool into a nervous about my other room- room or not wanting to party when I don’t know if living with biohazard-free area. mates. By: Jennifer Gibbons everyone else did. These things are friends has taught me to be more My landlord had been slacking Those three roommates (one Columnist controllable but still stressful. accepting of other people’s habits on the renovations that we had happens to be my boyfriend) My best friend told me to “relax or just confirmed that I would agreed he’d complete before moved in right before classes school nights. and by the end of the second rather live alone. move-in day. It didn’t help that the started. By the end of the first month I month we will either kill each What I know for sure is that my previous tenants loved to throw Things were going well as we learned some new and disturbing other or be one big happy family.” favourite time of the day is when parties and couldn’t have cared had all decided on certain “house things about myself. The most On a good day I agree with her we all gather around our little TV less if the place looked less than rules,” simple things such as rins- prominent was I am a very anal and see how well we work togeth- and laugh, make fun and be silent presentable. ing dishes and no loud music on person and become slightly irri- er. On the rare occasion when I am together — just like a family. Bringing home the bacon harder at college as a full-time student College tuition: $3,030. Books: giving me enough time to study since rent and bills worked out to If you find yourself suffering from $270. Rent: $390. A healthy bank and get my work done. more than I’d bargained for. exhaustion, then talk to your boss. balance as well as a healthy body: The boss seemed nice enough, I became an insomniac, started If he or she is not understanding priceless. the kids were definitely cute and I hallucinating from lack of sleep of your needs, then look for a new With tuition prices rising from felt that I was a pretty lucky girl and lost a lot of weight because I job, preferably at the college or year to year, often students in post- for landing such a sweet deal. was too worried and sick to eat. with a corporation that hires a lot secondary education have to take a Well, things didn’t really turn out Eventually, I ended up going to of students. part-time job to meet expenses. I as I had originally thought. Instead the doctor at the college, who told Your health and your progress was one of those students. of 20 hours a week, I found myself me that students should only work at school are a lot more important For the first four years of my working close to 35 hours — and 18 hours a week, at the most, and than any job, even if you have post-secondary career, I couldn’t this was on top of school and my diagnosed me with exhaustion. financial issues. get Ontario Student Assistance sporadic leisure activities. Eventually, I lost the job There are always the food By: Elizabeth Hawksworth Program or any student loans I would go to work for 4:30, Columnist because, on doctor’s orders, I had banks and financial aid services at because of my parents’ income. often skipping a class to make it, to ask for a week off. school to help you if you find When I first took a job babysit- and then baby-sit close to seven system weaken horribly. I got My boss didn’t appreciate that yourself in trouble. ting two children for $8 an hour, I hours a night, not getting home about five hours of sleep a night. idea at all and so she fired me. I Counselling is also an option if agreed to work about 20 hours a until 12:30 a.m. or 1 a.m. Instead of being happy and feel it was all for the best. you find you are depressed and week, give or take. My boss kept pushing me to healthy, I was extremely stressed Now I work 15 to 18 hours a feeling desperate. This worked out to approxi- work more and made ridiculous and worried about being fired week at my new job and feel a lot School can be the best experi- mately three or four evenings a demands, and the kids were con- because my boss made me feel as better. ence of your life if you only week — enough, I thought, to pay stantly sick with colds and flu that if I couldn’t do anything right. Balancing is everything with remember to balance everything rent and keep me in food while made my already-taxed immune I also worried about money, school, which is like a full-time job. and take care of yourself. Agreement ratified by support staff in colleges across Ontario By PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ this round of bargaining was that will expire on Aug. 31, 2008, full-time support staff members, education, clerical support for stu- Staff Writer support staff contribute as much to include a three per cent staged who provide many of the services dent loans, library, registrar’s Support staff members across the success of the colleges as fac- wage increase in each of the three to the college, said Darrell office, and accounting. Ontario’s 24 community colleges ulty do,” said Rod Bemister, chair years, amounting to a 9.4 per cent Neufeld, manager, corporate com- Bob Holder, chief steward for ratified a collective contract on of the OPSEU bargaining team. total increase; a recognition munications. the Local 243 support staff of Nia- Sept. 22. OPSEU represents about allowance of $400 per year for “It was a good and fair deal.” gara College, says the negotiations The three-year deal was support- 15,000 academic and support support staff with 10 years of ser- He said the college is pleased have been a “fairly lengthy ed by 72 per cent of the voters who staff workers for Ontario’s com- vice or more (or the average sup- the parties at the bargaining table process.” However, he said the turned out, preventing a strike of munity colleges of Applied Arts port worker it will be an one per were able to reach an agreement. agreement touched the key points more than 6,000 members of the and Technology. cent increase); a drug benefits “The support staff plays a vital the bargaining team was expecting Ontario Public Service Employees Bemister said they started nego- card; the withdrawal of the wages role in the college system.” to achieve. Union (OPSEU). Seventy-three tiations in February. However, it and benefits comparison letter; and The wide range of services pro- He said the bargaining team suc- per cent of the eligible voters cast was not until Sept. 2 that talks got improved time-off provisions for vided by the support staff includes cessfully addressed many of the ballots. serious. union business. information technology, mainte- recommendations and demands of “Our message to management in The highlights of the deal, which Niagara College has about 200 nance, technical, early childhood the 24 colleges in Ontario. Page 9, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 Mission to

Sri Lanka Aftermath in Ampara District of Kalmunai in Sri Lanka. By SHERI WEBBER 40 degrees Celsius most days. “We encouraged parental observa- Staff Writer “Sometimes it got so hot that I would tion to promote a sense of community. Tsunami devastation humbled Niagara just lay in bed, the mattress sheet Our main objective was to provide a Without Borders and Caitlin McLachlan. soaked with sweat, loathing the bug net psychosocial rehabilitation program Niagara College Journalism-Print that kept the breeze of the ceiling fan that focused on play. This way children graduate McLachlan, 19, of Smithville, as well as the mosquitoes away from were free to express themselves and, if recalls her days in Sri Lanka this past my skin.” they felt the need to, could share their summer. For a journalist, the Internet is a concerns regarding the tsunami.” She and five other program graduates — communication tool and “an inte- If given the opportunity to go back, Brandon Prouse, of Construction Engineer- gral part of your job that isn’t would she? “In a heartbeat,” says ing Technology; Eric Berard, of abundant in Kalutara.” McLachlan. Environmental Management Writing was difficult. “There is still so much to be done. and Assessment; Katherine “I sat in tears before the The program that we initiated has the Mead, of Ecosystem Restora- rest of the group because potential to grow beyond the basics tion; Pamela Graham, of I could not find the words and become a strong aspect in commu- Tourism Marketing and Opera- that could describe what nity life. Now that the reconstruction tions; and Patrick Vandersluys, had happened,” says phase has gathered speed and progress of Construction Techniques — McLachlan. is being made, a focus needs to be headed to Sri Lanka on May 12. “Brandon Prouse, 21, of directed towards psychologically reha- They all left the same day Photo by Sheri Webber Tillsonburg said, ‘Write bilitating the victims, and education and arrived back in Canada CAITLIN what you want to. Tell the needs to be made a priority.” mid-July to early August. MCLACHLAN truth. I’ve got your back. I Leaving was difficult when she Katherine Mead draws on the camp sign with Dilum “I’m standing in the Indian Ocean,” may not be there beside you when watched the faces of those left behind. (left) and Judeth. she says. “It is surreal to be standing in you’re taking risks, but I’ll be on the “After having said our final goodbyes the waters from which thousands of sidelines watching out for you.’ Every- and passing out the last piece of paper people ran.” one else agreed they believed in me with our addresses on it, I stood to leave Seeing the state of the buildings and and that was such a powerful thing.” and the children huddled closer. landscape four months after the tsuna- Running the day camp and the safe- “They crowded around me and mi “humbled” her, says McLachlan. ty of the children were the central wor- begged me to sing for them. ‘One “I had arrived ready to rebuild, but I ries at Kamp Katukurunda. song! Please, just one song!” did not fully grasp the randomness of “Our main concern was keeping the “How could I say no? I managed to the devastation until I stood next to it.” children away from the ocean due to the choke out You Are My Sunshine.” Luxuries were gone, replaced by a current monsoon season and the dangers “I remember walking away and bed, a lamp, a wardrobe and a fan, and of violent undertows,” says McLachlan. hearing them shout goodbye as they sharing a public washroom by day and “Because we operated on the beach, waved wildly at our backs.” using an empty bottle as a washroom we also provided water to avoid dehy- Photos submitted by by night with temperatures up around dration during sport. CAITLIN MCLACHLAN

Eric Berard demonstrates construction of a nametag

Group picture including Pamela Graham (sitting), Katherine Mead, Patrick Vandersluys, Eric Berard and Bran- Patrick Vandersluys sings The Weight by The Band don Prouse. while in Sri Lanka with Niagara Without Borders. Page 10, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 College reaching abroad through interns By AMANDA STREET in Natel, to help implement a Prior Staff Writer Learning Assessment (PLA) program Niagara College’s reach is world- and educate trainers. The program wide as its students and staff are looks at skill sets that someone might involved in education projects as have to match them with the right interns and specialists. training. The International Projects department She has been in the working field receives funding by writing successful for the past two years doing marketing project proposals to the Association of at a travel agency. Canadian Community Colleges, the “What better time than when I don’t Canadian International Development have children or a family to do this?” Agency and various multilateral devel- says Djoleto on the experience she is opment banks. about to begin. The college has been active in pro- Brazil has two economic classes: jects in more than 30 countries. The either the “rich, rich, rich” or the International Education Development “poor, poor, poor,” says Djoleto, and Division (IEDD) is in its third year of the project is designed to give the less a five-year project in South Africa to fortunate access to schooling. reduce poverty and boost tourism. Brazil has cefets, which are similar Naomi Anatol, an international pro- to high schools here but which also Lexa Djoleto stands with Naomi Anatol at the International Education ject specialist, has been working in the have a technical side. Each province Department. IEDD for the past nine months after has cefets. Most impoverished people Photo by Amanda Street returning from South Africa. Anatol in Brazil do not have access to the was working on sustainable skills cefets. The project is trying to educate development focused on entrepreneur- more people in Brazil. ship training and tourism development. The Brazil project is in its second The department sets up internation- year, and the focus right now is on al internships through the Canadian women. government. The main concern is to create relation- Since 1999 the department has ships with the women of Natel “so that placed 75 interns in 12 countries. we can empower them,” says Djoleto. Every year the department hires new They plan to tackle this at soccer interns. games for children from poor areas To become an intern you must be held every Saturday at the cefets and between the ages of 19 and 30, be a by talking to the mothers to interest Niagara International Canadian citizen and a college or uni- them in the program. versity graduate. Although you do not “It’s hard to believe that a college in have to be a graduate of Niagara Col- the Niagara area is making such an lege, students of the college are impact on the international communi- encouraged to participate. ty. I’m incredibly excited to have this The internships are often tourism opportunity to spend six months in related, but the South Africa project Brazil.” also provides AIDS and HIV educa- When she arrives in Brazil, Djoleto tion to the population there. will plan logistics for a conference on “The International Education Oct. 21. Jos Nolle, the director of the Development Division is very active IEDD, and Marti Jurmain will attend

to the world in international development projects the conference. Jurmain is the col-

Your connection Your which exemplify the college’s com- lege’s director of research and innova- mitment to providing global opportu- tion. nities for students and communities The conference is on “Train the worldwide,” Anatol says. Trainer.” They will be training people Lexa Djoleto, 26, of Mississauga, from the cefets on the PLA methodology. Making Ont., and a graduate of the Interna- There are also a number of winery friends tional Development program at Dal- and viticulture program graduates par- from housie University in Halifax, NS, left ticipating in these internships working different for Brazil on Oct. 9. She also took in wineries in various countries. Spanish at Dalhousie, and completed a For more information on the intern- cultures Public Relations program at Humber ships, visit the IEDD office at S100 at Page 10 College, in Etobicoke, Ont. the Welland campus or visit the IEDD She is taking part in the IEDD’s website http://www.international. Brazil project, and she will be staying niagarac.on.ca. Reducing poverty and boosting tourism Page 10

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Not all students can work Page 11 news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 11 International students ineligible to work Great place to have fun! By MIKE LIKONGE claim at the end of the year.” helping them at all. Staff Writer Kangwa, 18, of St. Catharines, is In May, Kangwa said she was Every international student has a a student from Zambia. She said given a four-month work permit different perspective of the Cana- she would like to work so she can for her co-op and was not allowed dian education system. support herself, but said the gov- to work before the specified date. Some critics, such as Mary ernment does not allow foreign She got a job in April as a night Kangwa, a second- students to auditor at Embassy Suites Hotels year student in the work unless in Niagara Falls but had to wait a Hotel and Restau- ‘I don’t know they’ve been month since her permit was from rant Management granted co-op May to September. (Co-op) program, why they can’t work permits, “I had six weeks left on my say it’s ridiculous which allow work permit when I was told I that international give us work them to work could no longer work because my students should permits.’ only during permit expired,” she said. pay more than certain speci- Today, Kangwa said she braids three times the — Mary Kangwa fied dates. people’s hair to enable her to pay tuition that Cana- “I don’t her bills. She said she would like dian students pay. know why they to work part time if she could, but “I don’t think it’s fair for us to can’t give us work permits,” Kang- because she does not have a work pay that much,” she said. “I pay wa said. “By working, not only are permit, she doesn’t want to risk $10,500 per year for my tuition we supporting ourselves, but we being deported by working and that does not include books or are also helping enhance the Cana- illegally. transportation. I can’t even go to dian economy. Kangwa said she hopes one day The Banff Gondola provides a wonderful view of the entire hospital if am sick because am not She said if the government the government will realize how covered by OHIP. On top of that, won’t allow them to work even important it will be for the coun- city of Banff. we pay taxes to the Canadian gov- part time, there’s no need for them try’s economy if every foreign stu- Photo from www.dragonslairproductions.com ernment which we can’t even to pay taxes because that’s not dent is permitted to work. Social activities help international students integrate Opportunities continue to grow throughout the college for students to socialize By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI Halloween themes, by posting selection she says Canadian students some- Staff Writer sheets on the activity board outside S100 at times join. She says she hopes these activities help stu- the Welland campus. “It’s also a great time. Both of dents understand more about Canada and its She says she “always has to make sure the these are great times for students culture. films have copyright.” She says she tries to to meet people from other levels Susan McLachlin, social activities co-ordi- get the most recent films. and classes.” nator and English as a Second Language International Gym is a specific time that is She says she outlines to the (ESL) instructor in the International Educa- booked just for international students. students all the activities that tion and Development at Niagara College, The gym has to be shared by all of the inter- are happening in every term. says the International department offers vari- national students, she says, adding, “The “I really do want to know how ous social activities to the international stu- biggest challenge for us it the fact that we only they feel about activities,” dents. Movie Time, International Gym, Activ- have that one hour.” McLachlin says, mentioning that ity Hour and Conversation Club are the main If anyone wants to play organized sports, she gets “very little feedback.” ones that take place every week or second she says, “come and see me” and she will try “I want our students to have a week. to arrange his or her request. good time, and I want our students As the weather starts getting colder, she Activity Hour is the opportunity during to get involved in Canadian cul- says, she will be arranging more indoor activ- which the students can “relax while practic- ture and Canadian customs.” ities. McLachlin says she is presenting the ing their English.” The students can play She says activities give the stu- first Movie Time since last February this English games or teach a game from their dents a break from their studies month. country, she says. and let them practice their English For Movie Time, on Oct. 21, she will let the Conversation Club is held twice a month. “in a more relaxing environment.” students choose the films, all of which have Although the club is only for ESL students, McLachlin says she uses Nia- From above, Min Yi Wong, Ai Date and Abdullar gara this Week and two web- Areef pose in the main foyer at the Welland campus. sites – http://www.insideni- agara.com and Photo by Takahide Eguchi http://www.tourismniagara.com – as came to the college this May and partici- references for what activities she pated in activities. She’d like to go camp- should select. ing because it’s “very special and fresh,” For additional information, or to adding she doesn’t have this kind of convey any concern or request, e-mail activity in her country. her at [email protected] or Pointing out the time constraint and the go to see her in the international office. quality of the hotel, she says she didn’t On Oct. 15, the students will go like the three-day trip to Ottawa, Montre- hiking at Ball’s Falls and visit Jor- al and Quebec. dan Village, where they can buy Twenty-one-year-old Abdullah Areef, Inuit artifacts as souvenirs. of Saudi Arabia, says he’d like to go on a “My interest is making the students trip with Canadian students and wants to happy,” says McLachlin. have an organized soccer team. Prompted by the co-ordinator’s “It’ll be great if we have our international interest, five ESL students tell their team and play against Canadian students in a experiences about activities they tournament.” attended. Ernesto Maragall, 18, of Venezuela, says, Chia-Hui Chu, 27, of Taiwan, says “They should keep doing it (activities)” after she went to Niagara Falls on Sept. 3 as joining in the Wine Festival Parade last her first activity. month. Maragall says social activities give the She says she’d like to go to places students a chance to get out of school and she’s never been. engage in a “new experience.” “If I stay at home on weekends, I Ai Date, 28, of Japan, says she took part in will feel bored.” an activity every weekend last year. Chia-Hui says it would be enjoy- “I prefer both Canadian and interna- able if the office could hold a con- tional students to join in the activity. It cert of popular music bands at the gives me a good opportunity to learn college. about Canada and to make new friends.” She says there are enough inter- As a suggestion to the office, she says esting activities, and if she has when the office calls off an event for any time, she wants to “try everything.” reason, the office should rearrange it at Min Yi Wong, 27, of Taiwan, another time. Page 12, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 13

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By JOSHUA BOYLE death with a tire iron or battered by Staff Writer something as common as a napkin On Aug. 31 the Canada Firearms dispenser, there have to be underly- Centre announced that three more ing reasons why the crime was sections of the Firearms Act due committed and why Canada has this month would not be imple- not suffered the same debilitating mented on schedule, instead push- firearm murder rates. ing back their implementation While many like to portray until at least November 2006. Canada as lacking a “gun culture,” Citing a lack of support that crit- there are millions of guns regis- ics have claimed typifies the prob- tered across the country, suggest- lems associated with the act and ing that guns play a role in a sig- federal gun registry, the centre nificant number of Canadians’ reported that the sections associat- lives. However, Canadian gun- ed with marking regulations, pub- enthusiasts are typically collectors, lic agencies and gun shows would hunters or target-shooters, not pur- have to be deferred. chasing their firearms for purposes The history of the Firearms Act of self-defense. goes back to the 1994 shooting of According to Gamble, the differ- 24-year-old Georgina Leimonis ence lies in higher levels of social in Toronto’s Just Desserts café. A inequity across the border, that gun physically attractive young violence is often directed against female, Leimonis became a cause upper/middle-class persons as the célèbre in the media, just as UNREGISTERED lower class’s method of bridging the secution and unfair stereotypingUNREGISTEREDcommits a heinous crime with a unfairly categorized if the public, or Natalee Holloway and Pvt. Jessi- that surround their sport. firearm. government, assumed that, since gap between their social statuses. ca Lynch would become a decade St. Catharines resident Gerry The most unfair treatment, how- they owned a computer, they should “If a person is poor enough, they later. Now under pressure from Gamble, who led the 900 mem- ever, Gamble says, comes from all be stereotyped as pedophiles will do anything,” he explains. the public and media to prevent bers of The Sporting Clubs of university and college students. downloading child pornography. With the violent class of criminals similar murders in the future, Niagara (SCoN) until two weeks While he considers them a fairly Guns enthusiasts do not largely preying on the upper/middle-class, then-Minister of Justice Allan ago, agrees. intellectual lot by nature, post-sec- fit the common stereotype as uned- they push the general population to Rock quickly introduced Bill C- “It’s all bogus,” he says, speak- ondary students frustrate him most ucated rural hillbillies. The SCoN arm themselves as a means of 68, more commonly known as the ing of the negative light under by their apparent refusal to ratio- comprises men and women from defense, ultimately opening a rift Firearms Act, with intentions to which the media have largely por- nally examine arguments and all ages and walks of life, from between two armed classes that gradually implement it. Eleven trayed legitimate gun-owners. logic, skills they hone every day in contractors to police officers. despise what they believe the other years later many feel that it is no On a local level, Gamble points the classroom, in the gun-control Gamble, a retired geography class is doing to them, resulting in closer to a practical application to the recent media coverage sur- debate. While ignorance of demo- teacher at regional high schools, an astonishingly higher firearm than it was when first proposed. rounding the shooting death of graphics, legislation or statistics has two sons that were raised to be murder rate than Canada’s. Since it was publicly announced eight-year-old Jordan Smith, aware and respectful of Despite the government’s con- in 2002 that the registry was great- who was struck by a stray bul- firearms from a young age. tinued insistence that gun regis- ly over budget, many politicians let while sleeping in his bed- The trouble with raising tration is a tool towards public and citizens have come forward room. The event made head- children in a gun-free environ- safety, mistrust still runs high and questioned whether the billion lines for days, as fear monger- ment, he says, is that it gives a among many gun-enthusiasts dollars spent on the registry had ing based itself around a sin- certain mystique to guns, that who fear the federal gun registry been wasted and couldn’t have gle tragedy. Children who as young children they will is not meant as an effective been better invested in saving lives drown in swimming pools, or find more dangerously crime-fighting tool, but as a through another avenue. are hit in traffic, or otherwise intriguing, and later in life means of further restricting the Since its introduction more than meet an early end typically learn to attach to a certain citizen’s rights to autonomy. 10 years ago, the Act has raised a find few headlines. rebellious image that can be Turning Martin Niemoller’s storm of controversy, as the major- In another example, Gam- highly sought. quote around, Gamble quotes a ity of Canadian firearms remain ble argues, there is a level of When Toronto Mayor SCoN axiom: “First they came for unregistered and unaccounted for. hypocrisy between public David Miller spoke on the the automatic rifles, but I didn’t Some groups, such as the 25,000 perceptions of gun violence recent spike of gang-based speak up because I didn’t have an members of the Edmonton-based and drunk driving. When the shootings in the city, he was automatic rifle. Then they came Law-abiding Unregistered media report an innocent quick to shift the blame out- for the semi-automatics, but I did- Firearms Association, make it a victim of a drunk driver, the side the Canadian borders, n’t speak up because I didn’t have matter of pride to refuse to register blame is solidly on the thereby implicating the Unit- a semi-automatic. Then they came their weapons, while there is sim- shoulders of the person at ed States for firearms smug- for the handguns, but I didn’t ply no reason to believe that pre- fault. The driver is villanized gled across the international speak up because I didn’t have a sent and would-be criminals of the as being a drunk driver, border. As Gamble points handgun. Then they came for the country would ever be foolish rather than having continu- St. Catharines resident Gerry Gamble, out, arms smuggling is noth- hunting rifles.” enough to volunteer their names to ing statistics attributed to 57, wishes that the government and pub- ing new and there’s no evi- With vague government men- a federal registry. socio-economic classes, the lic would realize the only Canadian gun dence that any more firearms tions of banning certain types of For those legitimate gun-enthu- knives, or the already-banned ready availability of alcohol owners likely to register their firearms are are being illegally imported siasts who would obey the law in or the inanimate car. into the country than in the chemical defense sprays, Gamble the ones who should never have to. registering their firearms unneces- “Nobody ever calls for a past. The root of gang shoot- fears this may represent a slip- sary wait-times and hassle, cou- ban on cars or alcohol, in Photo by Joshua Boyle ings, he says, doesn’t lie in pery-slope of how far Canadians pled with the possibility of being these cases.” Gamble explains surrounding gun-enthusiasts in inanimate guns, but in the Toron- are willing to let the government jailed or fined for an improper reg- that there is a double standard; Canada is always bound to exist, to people who seek them for vio- tell them what they may or may istration, has limited their willing- the public will not condemn it’s a slap in the face when the vil- lent capabilities. not possess. The paranoia is only ness to step forward and account everybody who drives as reck- lanization and stereotypes are While the public, law and media fuelled by the federal shift from for their firearms or to report less, or everybody who drinks as being propagated by students who all focus on the actual guns used to simply licensing owners, to regis- stolen firearms to the police. an alcoholic, since millions of claim to be liberal, tolerant and murder approximately 150 Canadi- tering individual weapons. Local gun-enthusiasts claim people share the common recre- accepting of cultures other than ans annually, Gamble says they “There’s only one reason they that the federal government isn’t ation faultlessly. This is not the their own. miss the larger picture of why there need to know that,” says Gamble. their only source of grief, how- case for gun-owners, who are As though to demonstrate his are killers behind the guns in soci- “So they can make sure they’ve ever. The media and general under increased scrutiny and leg- point, Gamble asks critics of his ety in the first place. Whether the got them all, when they come to public also contribute to the per- islation every time a criminal hobby whether they would feel victims are shot, stabbed, beaten to try to confiscate them. news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 15 Changes in student funding By ROBIN HEALEY towards better student funding. Unlike loans, Staff Writer the grants do not have to be repaid. The provincial government has introduced Despite the changes, Stephen Fekete, 20, some changes to the student financial aid sys- from St. Catharines, in his second year of stud- tem, including increases in student funding. ies in Computer Engineering Technology, The changes follow the February release of decided not to apply for student assistance. Ontario: A Leader In Learning, a report with “I am too young to take on a large debt,” said Blake Turner says that balancing school and his responsibilties on SAC is recommendations on post-secondary education Fekete. Instead, he has opted to work during by former Ontario premier Bob Rae. the school year to pay for his education. one of his goals for this year. In the report, Rae advised the provincial Silvestri said that OSAP allows students to Photo by Elisabeth Bailey government to provide more students with earn up to $1,700 during their study period. If greater funding by introducing grants and a student earns more than that amount, the increasing the money available through student ministry will reassess that OSAP application loans. and may reduce funding to the student. President also a student Eric Silvestri, manager, Financial Aid and He said, “The amount of change, if any, Scholarships at Niagara College, agrees that depends on the amount of income over the By ELISABETH BAILEY SAC. “They’re professionals in train- the provincial government should “increase $1,700 and student information on the applica- Staff Writer ing.” Turner says the professional funding for Ontario students.” tion.” There’s some new blood in the Stu- development that he has in his role as He said, “The government is starting to work Students’ expected contributions from sum- dent Administrative Council’s (SAC) SAC president is “outstanding.” in that direction,” noting that students are eli- mer earnings have dropped as well, according top spot at the Welland campus. Turner’s advice for first-year stu- gible for $75 more a week in OSAP loans than to Silvestri. Blake Turner, 22, of St. Catharines, dents also relates to balance in that last year. Once students were expected to contribute a is the new SAC president. they too must have some balance In August, the Ontario Ministry of Training, dollar amount equivalent to what they would Turner, in his second year of the between work and fun. Turner says Colleges and Universities announced that the earn if they worked 35 hours a week at mini- Social Service Worker program, has that students are at college to learn. Millennium-Ontario Access Grant for low- mum wage over the summer. OSAP lowered been a member of SAC since 2003. “A lot of first-year students get income students would pay up to half the cost that expectation to 31.5 hours per week this “I wanted to have a say. I wanted to overwhelmed by their freedom.” of tuition to a maximum of $3,000. year. have a voice. I wanted others to have Turner also says that first-year stu- When combined with the federal govern- Silvestri said that expected parental contri- a voice.” Turner has served in every dents should be themselves. “The dif- ment’s Canada Access Grant, another low- butions are lower too and that OSAP has added role on the council except vice-presi- ference between college and high income grant, eligible students can receive the a $500 allowance for a computer. dent. “I’ve sort of moved up through school, depending on where you’re full cost of their tuition to a maximum of With all the changes to financial aid Silvestri the ranks.” from, is about 2,000 students. You $6,000. believes, “Students should look into every Turner says that balancing school have the freedom to be yourself.” Silvestri, 43, from Welland, believes the new source or opportunity for funding they are eli- and his responsibilities to SAC is one Turner has some advice for people grants used to offset loans are a “good step” gible for.” of his goals for this year. “It’s a tough interested in joining SAC: “Go ahead experience,” He says he’ll have to and do it. We don’t bite. We’re students balance the two the same way other too.” students have to balance school with Planned for this year, says Turner, having children or a part-time job. are events, entertainment and “the As for his goals after graduation, same great service we’ve always had.” Students launch website for buying, selling used textbooks Turner says he is deciding between When asked what he wants students starting his career or continuing with to know about him, Turner says, “I still By CHERIE BORHO and it helps us poor university can save money, and it’s also more education. have to walk to Mackenzie. I know Staff Writer students out a lot.” helpful in finding students in Turner’s goals this year as a SAC there are long lines at the bookstore. I A group of students has Cherry says she has been the same program as you are.” president include transferring his have to wait in OSAP lines. launched a free website called using booksforschool.ca for a Agnes Hodgson, the book- knowledge to the other members of “I’m a student too.” booskforschool.ca. Students month, bought four books store manager at Niagara Col- can sign up and sell their used using the website and is sav- lege’s Campus Store, advises October’s events at After Hours (Welland campus) textbooks to other students ing her money. students to be careful when who need them at a fair price. “It’s free to sign up. It’s an buying used books online Monday, October 17 Monday, October 24 - 28 Horror Movie Trivia @ Noon Nintendo Gamecube Tournament Mike Lavine, 22, of Toron- excellent way to Wednesdays, October Sign-up in SAC Office to, is the president and co- meet people from Comedy Night @ 8:00 p.m. AllAges Thursday, October 27 founder of booksforschool.ca. your own school and Thursday, October 20 Halloween Party @ 9:00 p.m. Lavine, in his fourth year of they [books- Octoberfest Pub @ 9:00 p.m. $300 in Cash Prizes the Information Technology forschool staff] e- for Best Costumes program at Ryerson Universi- mail you to let you ty in Toronto, says the website know that you have started when he tried to sell a a message from textbook back to the campus someone.” store but was offered only 20 Prexa Patel, 23, of Thanksgiving’s rich history per cent of the price he paid. Toronto, is in her Lavine says he wasn’t third year of the By CHERIE BORHO Seven Year’s War. parents “came over and happy with that price, so he Information Tech- Staff Writer Thanksgiving didn’t they eat things such as approached Paul Lavine nology Management On Oct. 10, families become a true tradition turkey, stuffing, and (unrelated) and Lawson Hen- Telecomm and Net- gathered to celebrate until after the American ham.” nick about an idea for a free works Option pro- Thanksgiving together Revolution when the “I like turkey,” says website on which students can gram at Ryerson over dinner, just as they Americans who Delledonne. “I’m a big sell and buy used textbooks at University and has did the year before. remained faithful to the eater.” decent prices. been using books- The first Thanksgiving government in England Matt McIntosh, 19, of The website has over 1,000 forschool.ca since Niagara College student John Thom occurred in Newfound- moved to Canada to St. Catharines, in his sec- users and over 5,000 books September 2005. shows how much of a burden college land in 1578 when Mar- share their traditions. ond year of the Comput- listed for sale. A student’s “Buying books textbooks can be. The burden to his tin Frobisher, an English After the First World er Engineering Technol- average savings on textbook from books- wallet might have been lighter if he had navigator, gave thanks War, both Armistice Day ogy program. McIntosh purchase is 30 per cent. forschool.ca is sav- known about booksforschool.ca. for surviving the long (now known as Remem- says every year his rela- Booksforschool.ca is also ing me money. I can Photo by Baillie Adcock ocean journey. brance Day) and Thanks- tives take turns hosting affiliated with Amazon, so buy the used books, Years later, explorer giving Day here were the dinner, and the fami- students have an option of which are in good Samuel de Champlain, held on the Monday of ly comes over and buying new books from the condition, (like) new, at (a) because they don’t always along with other French the week in which Nov. spends the evening eat- website, as well as used ones. lower price, rather paying come with the complete pack- settlers, had a huge feast 11 occurred. In 1931, the ing and talking. There is a points system you more for new ones.” age or you could get the of thanks after crossing two events became sepa- Courtney Baylis, 24, have to pay for, which allows Patel bought two books wrong edition. the ocean to Canada. rate holidays, and of St. Catharines, is in you to do things such as add from booksforschool.ca with- The Niagara College Cam- They shared their food Armistice Day was her first year of the pictures or boldfaced text to in two hours of registering for pus Store will buy back books with natives and formed renamed Remembrance Office Administrative – the listing. the website. for half of what students paid the Order of Good Cheer. day. Executive program and Cayla Cherry, 22, of “Everything is good about for them, providing the book The next Thanksgiv- Dan Delledonne, 20, says she “loves Thanks- Orangeville, is in her third booksforschool.ca,” says was bought at the store. ing occurred in 1763 of St. Catharines, is in giving.” Baylis says she year of a bachelor’s degree Patel. “Thanks to Ryerson stu- “Students like to see used when citizens of Halifax his second year of the likes to spend time with with honours in Sociology at dents who made such a great books,” says Hodgson. “A lot held a special day cele- Police Foundations pro- her family, eat good food York University, in Scarbor- effort for this website helping of students will use the store brating the end of the gram. He says his grand- and get a day off school. ough. “I think it’s a great idea, students all over Canada. You as a convenience.” Page 16, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 All nationalities featured By MELISSA MANGELSEN of immigrant women and helps to inte- Staff Writer grate them into the community. Cross- International or Canadian, they all roads Initiative also works with volun- have one thing in common: they’re teers. artists. The Niagara Art Gallery in Mounir says this is their first time Fonthill is holding an Arts Show until doing the Arts Show, but they plan to Oct. 15 in partnership with the Folk hold it annually. Arts Council Multicultural Centre “We expect more artists to join and (FACMC) of St. Catharines. develop a core of artists.” The Folk Arts Festival was started in The FACMC offers a variety of pro- 1969 to provide an opportunity for cul- grams, including a job search, work- tural expression and to share cultures shops and English classes. with citizens of the region. It has “The festival is just part of the whole German artist Matthais Bork stands with his wife Marbella Bork at the Arts become one of Canada’s oldest her- council,” says Mounir. Show, which runs until Oct. 15 at the Niagara Art Gallery. itage festivals. Matthias Bork, from Bingen, Ger- Photo by Melissa Mangelsen The organizer of the Arts Show, many, lives in St. Catharines. He says acrylic and oil paintings. Kotarski says she was happy with Malika Mounir, from Morocco, has the Arts Show is “very interesting” and He says he is influenced by Hagem, the college’s program but now as she been living in St. Catharines for the he would like his own gallery but does of Vietnam, Pablo Picasso, Salvador searches for work it is difficult to find. past 10 years. She is part of the Immi- not have the space for it. Dali and others. Kotarski wants to see more available grant Woman’s Network of Niagara. Bork is formerly the owner of Spicy His art includes furniture, abstract, jobs for artists. She would also like to The Arts Show is a partnership with Thai restaurant in St. Catharines but sculptures, paintings, wall installations see events such as the Arts Show and Crossroads Initiative, a project funded retired two years ago and is now a full- and canvas. exhibitions held more frequently. by the United Way of St. Catharines time artist. Bork’s wife, Marbella Bork, from She says she has respect for anyone and District. He says art has been in the family since Mexico, is also an artist whose passion who is creative and loves all artwork Mounir says the program ran for six 1927. His family owns and operates the is crafts. She focuses on belts, jewelry and wants to see more of it. Entertainment months when they found they had five family business Malergeschaeft Bork in and wedding favours. Kotarski says her paintings come artists involved and wanted to link them Germany. Niagara College graduate Gische Anna from her feelings and soul. She loves with the community and other artists. Bork has professional education as a Kotarski is from Poland and now lives in to create the human body and express it “It’s a program that increases visibil- pastry chef, patissier and food artist. He St. Catharines. She says she has been in her own vision. ity in the community for immigrant has worked in first-class hotels in Ger- painting since she was a child. “Each piece is special to me because women as artists and as business- many, Sweden, Thailand and Canada. She attended Niagara College’s each piece is different,” she says. women,” she says. An allergy to starch forced him to Graphic Design Production – Arts and She designs all her pieces in her head The program helps find mentors for change professions from food art to Design Fundamentals program. and brings them to life on canvas. Tedesco brings life to Niagara Art Gallery and more Rocky Horror on stage for AIDS charity By MELISSA MANGELSEN The lawn of the Niagara Art Gallery Movies, music By BAILLIE ADCOCK They have already sold 300 tickets. Staff Writer has been transformed into the Sculp- Staff Writer Kevin Jacobi, director of the produc- The dedication, devotion and desire ture Park, exhibiting a range of various It’s just a jump to the left and then a tion, says they’re mostly “fine tuning” of the free-spirited Dean Tedesco has artists’ work. The park will undergo step to the right. With your hands on this year. He is also performing as Riff brought a magical life into the Niagara additions to allow for performing your hips, you bring your knees in Raff, the castle butler. They’ve added Art Gallery. artists, photographers and artists from tight. Nevertheless, it’s the pelvic two new people to the cast, so they’re Tedesco, curator of the Niagara Art all mediums to display their work. thrust that really drives you insane. also “reworking some blocking and Gallery, 1948 Hwy. 20, Fonthill, Ont., Tedesco says the new Sculpture Park Bringing a Let’s do the Time Warp again with Oh musical numbers.” says this is the gallery’s third season of is going to be a culture centre for the magical life Canada Eh?! Productions. Brandon Fletcher, of Wainfleet, used operation. Several senior homes bring Niagara region. He says with the Stumble into the castle of Dr. Frank- to work for Oh Canada Eh?! Produc- in small groups of visitors, since the development of this within the next into N-Furter, a transvestite holding the tions and has returned this year to play gallery is fully wheelchair accessible, two years, it will become Niagara’s Niagara Art annual convention of visitors from the Dr. Frank-N-Furter. He’s also a Tim to experience a culturalistic change. first culture centre. Gallery plant Transsexual. It’s at 8585 Lundy’s Curry fan. Curry played the Doctor in The Niagara Art Gallery’s admission Tedesco says he does not live a lin- Lane, Niagara Falls from Oct. 27 to the original film. is free and anyone is welcome to stop by. ear life, “like get a job fresh out of high Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. with a Saturday mid- Jacobi says they’ve chosen The Tedesco says as curator he is a deci- school, work till you are 55 and then night bonus feature. Rocky Horror Picture Show because pherer and an interpreter of an artist start living.” He lives his life every day Rocky For the past three years, Oh Canada it’s a bit of a “guilty pleasure for the and works with the artist directly to and hopes that even after his death the Horror has Eh?! Productions used the mix of clas- actors and singers.” help discover what he or she is trying Niagara Art Gallery will live on. sic horror/science fiction sensuality “We weren’t old enough to experi- to get across with art, including visual Tedesco says between 70 and 90 classic and outrageous fantasy to bring in a ence the show when it first came out. art, musical art and any other medium. artists deal with the gallery. There is a horror/ growing audience. It’s all about dancing to your own He helps the artists with the “three new show displayed every two weeks science Oh Canada Eh?! Productions had drummer.” p’s,” of art, which are presentation, on the main floor. The site is actively been looking to attract different audi- They are encouraging everyone to promotion and performance. involved with second-year students fiction, ences of various demographics to their come dressed in “Rocky” attire or a cos- He is the facilitator. Tedesco says from Niagara College enrolled in the sensuality performances. They chose Lou Adler tume of any sort to get involved with the he has a “passion for art” and there- Graphic Design Production – Art and and and Michael White’s 1975 musical show. There are prizes for participation. fore a passion for the gallery and Design Fundamentals program. production of The Rocky Horror Pic- “People in their 60s came dressed up bringing art to the general public. Two annual shows are held, show- outrageous ture Show to take a jump from their last year and had a great time. It’s a That also includes involvement in casing a variety of mediums for Nia- fantasy mix normal audience. great atmosphere,” says Jacobi. art and its formula. Tedesco says he gara College’s art students. “Our other shows were more “Don’t sit back and be a prude. Get encourages all artists who “have a The students hold a Christmas show squeaky clean and fun for the family,” ready to dance in the aisles.” passion” to come to the gallery and and another show in the middle of April. says Eric Hitchcock, general manager. Hitchcock says he’s seen genera- set up a show with him. Over the summer an exhibition of The Niagara Hitchcock’s job is to manage the tions of family come together. He became involved with the gallery Gielfeldt’s artwork was held. He is the Art Gallery promotion, budgeting, sales and “Last year a 70-year-old woman because of his involvement with art. professor of life drawing, art and and the marketing for the firm. “Because it’s came to see the show for the first Tedesco has been an artist all of his design fundamentals here. our third year with this production, time ever and she loved it. Come on life. He attended Sheridan College in Tedesco says it “takes the students Folk Arts there is less preparation work, allow- out, have a great time. It’s all about Oakville, Ont., Brock University in St. beyond the educational institution and Council ing us greater success with the raising money for a good cause.” Catharines and Niagara College’s allows them to present their work and hold art advertising.” Individuals under the age of 18 Welland campus, where he studied art. put on shows.” The first year of the production, they must be accompanied by an adult as “If it wasn’t where I was meant to be “It gives them a chance to put it on Show brought in $4,000 with another $5,000 it is a licensed event. There are also at this time in my life, if what I was the wall and say, ‘Look. Here’s me. last year for AIDS Niagara. This year nachos and wings available. doing here wasn’t magical, I’d go back I’m the artist.’” they are hoping to bring in $10,000. For tickets call 905-374-1995 or toll to my band or something,” he says. The gallery also offers art rentals, AIDS Niagara is selling interactive free 1-800-467-2071. He also displays his art at the gallery. commissions and consulting, art packages with water guns, rice, noise- Tickets must be purchased with a He is a performing artist who enjoys lessons, meeting room facilities, makers, party hats and more for $7 to VISA or MasterCard and can be picked exhibiting his work. “Music is art.” video productions, photography, life enhance audience involvement. It gets up anytime between purchase and the He will often play one of his latest drawing, live performance space and the profits from these packages and $5 show date. songs for visitors. website design. for every ticket sold. Visit the Rocky Horror website at “Art on a wall is final, but with The on-site Niagara Gallery Café Oh Canada Eh?! plans to fill 250 seats http://www.rockyhorror.com for Rocky songs you can always change them offers afternoon tea and dessert or an per show for a total of over 1,000 seats. etiquette and costume ideas. once they are complete,” he says. evening buffet. news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 17

Bad acting, Deal Reel The - Entertainment Wake up and smell the popcorn bad dialogue, Movies are important. one. It is simply up to you. them, grieve from them. Movies matter. You can be an active They make you look out- That conviction is the moviegoer who looks for side yourself.” She pro- bad movie reason I was angered when I meaning beyond what you vides the example of read a quote from actress are seeing, or you can be a biographies like the movie By NATALIE VENTRESCA Scarlett Johansson in Movie passive moviegoer who just Ray. “How could that not Staff Writer Entertainment magazine, wants to be entertained. affect you in some way?” Movie Review By: Natalie Ventresca where she said, “I don’t The latter is obviously she asks, yet she says she Warning: watching this movie Columnist Dear Ms. Johansson, I believe that movies should Johansson, but what she believes that anyone can may cause drowsiness. read your comment and deliver messages. I never fails to realize is that every interpret the message in a Don’t let this movie’s genre I’m not pleased. pick films based on whatev- movie – from any Disney film depending on that per- fool you. It might be found in the Sitting silently in a dark er messages they’re deliver- movie to The Godfather, to son’s personal perception. comedy section of video stores, room surrounded by ing. When I come out of a Garden State – delivers a What’s exceptional about but there’s nothing funny strangers who are all film that I’ve just paid $10 message. Even her own movies is that over the about it. watching the same images to see and spent $15 on pop- movie, Lost in Translation, years the meaning in them It’s difficult to tell what’s onscreen, everyone is corn, I just want to have is jam-packed with mean- changes and some just grow worse in Monster-in-Law: the experiencing something been entertained. I don’t ing. Does she think it’s more relevant. Think about dialogue or the acting. different. think that films necessarily preachy or boring? Scarlett, To Kill a Mockingbird. With such cheesy lines as “Can While some laugh, others have to deliver the big pic- wake up and smell the pop- Movies matter because I get you anything?” “Yes, one of cry. What some find amus- ture. That can be so preachy corn. While you’re out they are the most popular him on a platter,” your eyes ing, others find disturbing. and boring.” being entertained for $25, I form of entertainment of begin to hurt from rolling them Either way, for the length Because she herself is was analyzing your movie our time, a form of enter- so much in sheer disgust. of the movie, viewers are involved in the movie indus- in my film class. Guess tainment that has the ability In addition, Jennifer Lopez’s pulled out of their world and try, I was surprised by her what? There was a message, to reach millions of people comedic performance is as much brought into another. naïve comment. and I was entertained. and to change lives. fun to watch as watching Movies have a way of Being a former film stu- Kimberly Delaney, 19, a To Ms. Johansson, I rec- paint dry. altering your perceptions dent, I’ve learned that every Pre-Health Sciences student ommend she educate herself This movie evokes no emotion. and teaching you lessons. film has some type of mes- here, says she believes that about the industry she works It’s supposed to be funny and senti- They have a way of generat- sage or meaning, regardless movies do matter and don’t in and stop considering mental. Unfortunately, it fails. ing debates and dialogue of how overt or subtle it is. necessarily exist to entertain. movies as only a form of The tagline for Monster-in- between family, friends and You can find a message in a “They give good mes- entertainment. They are Law reads, “She met the perfect strangers. movie if you are looking for sages. You can learn from much more. man. Then she met his mother.” With the title and the tagline, the plot of this movie seems pretty Family Guy hits video stores obvious and funny, yet it’s not. In Monster-in-Law, you’re not By NATALIE Finding it too hard to be a Move over, Jackie Chan. rooting for one character to out- VENTRESCA nice person, he has to fake wit the other. Instead, you find Staff Writer it. When he finds faking is yourself rooting for the movie to Movie Review too hard, he turns to drink- Tony Jaa is here get better, but it never does. Christmas has come ing martinis to put him in a It starts off on a dull note and early this year for all Fami- good mood. By ANDY BURT with friends. ends on the same note. There are ly Guy fans. When his drinking runs Staff Writer Some of the most memo- actually a few funny scenes The greatest gift any out of control and he Movie review rable stunts involve Jaa and sprinkled here and there, but not fan could ask for has just crashes a car through the Tony Jaa is the new alpha his environment. Panes of enough to sustain the movie. The arrived at video stores: town watering hole, The action star. glass, spools of barbed wire funny moments are too far and .

Stewie Griffin – The Drunken Clam, he Let’s get the technicalities and baskets of knives bal- too few between. lovers movie all For Untold Story. believes that his only out of the way first. Any anced on a stick are all being When the words “The End” This straight-to-video chance to get to heaven is semblance of plot in this innocently carried through finally appear onscreen, it’s the release shows how Family to find someone just like movie is an excuse to set up the streets of Thailand as a best part of the movie. Guy was really intended him who can show him the biggest, most ridiculous gang chases Jaa. The foot If you see this movie in video to be: uncut, uncensored the right way. obstacles for Jaa to over- chase scenes have been done stores, do not even make eye and commercial free. If you didn’t think a come. He jumps over, slides before a la Jackie Chan, but contact with it. Keep on walking, Freed from television’s drunken baby was crazy under, swings around, flips Jaa does something innova- and for your own good, never restricting censors, enough, what comes next off and dives into every- tive in every scene. look back. Stewie Griffin – The is crazier. Thankfully, it is thing and everyone. To do One more thing the movie Untold Story takes full only a cartoon. so with such grace (read: promises and delivers is the advantage of its new Not only does Stewie effortlessly) is unheard of. lack of computer animation, medium. The characters find someone who looks The story is that a Buddha wirework and stunt doubles. swear, the sexual humour identical to himself, he head is stolen off a statue in Jaa does every stunt him- New Releases is much more crude and discovers that it’s he, Ting’s (Jaa) village and he self without the aid of wires, The Sisterhood of Peter takes his love for himself, who’s visiting must get it back. This is which a lot of other martial the Travelling Pants farting to a new level. from the future. hardly important as it’s just artists rely heavily upon (Jet Four friends of various shapes and Review: In addition, nothing is Curious about his future used to link the action scenes Li most prominently) for safe from being made fun self, baby Stewie goes in an almost logical way. Jaa their stunts. When you see sizes find an unusual pair of jeans Monster - of. Anything from Indiana into the future to see what and his ability are the rea- him jump over a car or run that fit each and every one of them. in - law Jones, Roseanne and Blue has become of his family. sons to watch Ong Bak. on the heads of gang mem- They pledge to look after the jeans Man Group, to Ray In the future, Chris is a His strikes are of Bruce bers, realize that it’s really one week each hoping they will Charles and Jesus are vic- cop and Meg has had a Lee calibre, quick without happening. bring good luck. Review: tims of Family Guy. You sex change operation. any wasted movement. The Jaa is the evolution of the Starring Amber Tamblyn and Family Guy really must be a popular What Stewie is most difference is that he con- action star, and Ong Bak is Alexis Biedel. Presents culture buff, however, to shocked about, though, is nects. Jaa rains blows on his his playground. Stewie identify all the pop cul- himself in the future: a stunt team, and the director Jaa has said he grew up in House of D ture references in this lonely, 35-year-old virgin made sure you could hear Thailand watching Bruce David Duchovny (The X–Files) Griffin – movie. who works at a Circuit and feel them. Lee and Jackie Chan stars and directs this film about a The Untold In Stewie Griffin – The Shack. Prachya Pinkaew, the movies. Well, he’s blown Untold Story, fans of Fam- To change his future and director of Ong Bak, was past both of them with his grown man who looks back at his Story ily Guy, particularly fans prevent himself from going even so kind as to show skill, but you can clearly see youth. of baby-genius Stewie, to hell, Stewie has to stop his most big moves three or their influence in his work. Also starring Robin Williams. Review: will be more than satisfied. near-death experience from four times, often in slow If you can look past the Ong Bak The hilarity unfolds happening. motion, via mid-movie shallow storyline this movie High Tension after Stewie has a near- Does Stewie return replay. You’ll thank him on is a lot of fun, even if it is Just in time for Halloween, this death experience when from the future in time to consecutive viewings just a resumé for Jaa. slasher movie, directed and Do movies one of his schemes goes do that? written by French filmmaker matter? wrong. Frightened that he Will he ever stop his Check out our Halloween edition for The Reel Alexandre Aja, deals with a was sent to hell instead of plans to kill Lois and take Deal’s Top 10 Halloween movies. homicidal delivery man who heaven, he decides it’s over the world? time to change his ways, Rent Stewie Griffin – The Who will make the list? Who will be No. 1? goes on rampage. sort of. Untold Story to find out. Pick up a copy on Oct. 28. Page 18, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005

This band appears on . NOISE@NIAGARA The Satellite State “As the Light Calmly Flickers” Disc 1, Track 9 The Satellite State ARA.com NOISEatNiAG Brought to you by excited for future news@niagara By LESLEY KERR name of the song first. Then we figure Staff Writer out what the name means and what it "No punk, we're definitely not should sound like." punk," says Jordan Thomson, bassist In a previous interview, Turner said of The Satellite State. it's guitar first and lyrics last but they "More like aggressive rock," says try for a pretty full sound. Jordan Menear, the vocalist of Satellite "It's got substance to it; it's not airy. State, known also as "No Fear," a There is a lot of sound comin' at ya." humorous name to avoid confusion "We start with a small riff, and then with the other Jordan in the band. Shane comes in with the structure of The five-member band includes the song and then come in the lyrics," The Satellite State poses following their news@niagara interview. Sit- Patrick MacLean on vocals and guitar, MacLean says. Justin Jennings on guitar, Jordan Menear says he writes a lot of ting, left top, are Pat MacLean, Jordon Thomson, Shane Turner, Jordon Thomson on bass, Shane Turner on the lyrics. "I watch movies and Menear and Justin Jennings. drums and Jordan Menear on vocals. elaborate on them." Photo by Lesley Kerr The Satellite State has evolved Menear has been to one band prac- what they come up with, and then he but it's for the sake of the music." through a number of band mem- tice so far. sends his feedback. Thomson says, "It's really hard to bers. Menear, the new vocalist, is Justin says Mars Volta and Sleeper All the members have been in a band step outside of yourself and think, 'If I the latest edition. Set Sail influence them. or playing their instruments for six to didn't write this music, would I still Their first album is called Division In an earlier interview, MacLean eight years. like it?'" and Concurrence, for which MacLean says, "We want to create something Thomson says, "We've all had our Turner says they write the music and was lead singer. different, something that's fresh and bad experience in another band." then critique it. MacLean says, "I still sing, but not like everything else out there. Menear says he once played in a Everyone agreed they get into the old stuff was more chill, and it When we write, we write riffs, and Weezer cover band as well as a the music once they start playing. is hard to concentrate on guitar someone will be, like, that sounds like Vines cover band. They continue to build from one and sing." Sleeper, so we change it." "Oh yeah, we fight," says the another's sound. In a previous interview, MacLean The band shows dedication to its band. Turner says laughing, "Justin gets said the "earlier stuff" had more music by dealing with the obstacle of MacLean says he thinks they're really into it. You can't touch him." emphasis on the music. having a long-distance member. The getting to know "where to tick The band plans to continue play- "We didn't put much time into five members are all from St. each other off and where not to ing in shows for the next year and vocals. There was, like, one or two Catharines except Thomson, who has tick each other off." sell merchandise. Otherwise they

Entertainment - Music minutes of intro for some of the earlier left for university but still manages to "The first start-off practice is usually can't yet afford to record another songs. It was good at the time but still fully participate in the band. crappy, but the second half is good." album. a bit much." Thomson is going to McMaster Thompson said in a previous inter- They've played at the Red The members of Satellite State are University in Hamilton for engineer- view, "It's constructive arguing Square and some school gigs young, at 17 to 18 years old, but ing, but says he comes to St. because we all want it to sound as good before. focused, for they have managed to Catharines every other week for band as possible." Turner says, "St. Catharines has a come up with a modern way of writing practice. Although he is not around, "We all let each other know how lot of good musicians, but there music. he says he still takes part in the song- we feel." aren't too many great promoters, Thomson says, "We make up the writing by e-mail. The band sends him Turner says, "There are arguments except for Bedlam."

Listen to this Gray still knows how to kick it with fans By JEFF FORAN Sail Away and Silver Lining, which were all given Staff Writer massive applause from the audience. The Air Canada Centre Best Buy Theatre was the It was newer songs such as Hospital Food, Lately venue for the kick-off of David Gray's North Ameri- and the set closing Disappearing World from Gray's can Tour on Oct. 2. latest album Life In Slow Motion that made up the Paul Weller Gracing the stage in a stylish black suit with a five- rest of the concert. takes the piece backing band, Gray strapped on an electric gui- Gray returned to stage for a five-song encore. The local and vocal music from niagara region stage at tar and started his set with his current hit single, One song everyone was waiting for was finally played, Love. Babylon, his biggest hit. Acoustic, Rock, Punk, Hardcore, & Rap the Kool The 6,500 sell-out crowd swayed and sang along. For the first time during the entire night, the whole news@niagara Haus "Just because we're here (Air Canada Centre) does- crowd was out of their seats, many dancing in the presents n't mean we condone ice hockey," Gray said joking- aisles and embracing their loved ones. a double cd ly. "We think it's vicious." "This is the biggest venue we've played in a while," & online album FEATURING Switching from guitar, piano and even the harmon- said Gray. "Probably all the basketball players," he David ica throughout the 95-minute concert, Gray was joked again. On Disc One Shade, The Morning Gray’s never at a standstill. Ending the night with the song Freedom, Gray Announcements, The Strange, Groovy His set included many songs from his White Ladder thanked the crowd and quickly jogged off the stage to North album, such as Please Forgive Me, This Year's Love, end a beautiful night of music. Food, Brett Friesen & The Great Lakes, American Flatlined, The Mute, Outlier, The Satellite Tour begins SAC interested in sponsoring noise@niagara State, Mark Vida, Sleep The Season, Cue The Crowd, Anthony Sweet, Cold Trail. On By SANDOR LIGETFALVY The vote took place Thursday, The Armoury (at the Glendale Disc Two Ceremonial Snips, Murder Thy Taking a Promotions Staff Oct. 13, at the Niagara College campus) and After Hours (at the closer look Noise@niagara, the compila- Student Administrative Council Welland campus). Maker, Senate, Rad Affair, A Prime Time to tion album of 31 Niagara-region Inc. (SAC) board of governors The entire compilation album, Tragedy, Defence Mechanism, Slang, For bands brought to you by meeting. featuring almost two hours of the Satellite news@niagara, may be about to This edition of news@niagara music by local talent spanning Your Information, Contrastincredible!, State get bigger and better — if stu- was producd by the second-year the genres of acoustic, rock, Instruments of Lusty and Fury, The dent council, who meets this Journalism–Print class on hardcore and hip-hop, has been Marantz Project, Jonny Dark Eyed Ft. Mark week, decides to sponsor the Wednesday. At the time of pro- available for free on the web album. duction, it was not known what since Sept. 30. Moffre, Ambience, Cigar Face, Slick, Anu- If the bid is successful, 500 the results of the vote were. Read the Oct. 28 edition of bis 5, & Swamp Siccness Ft. Deep Lash. copies of the two-disc compila- The arrangement may mean news@niagara or visit the tion album will be professional- the bands on noise@niagara noise@niagara website for Entire Album Online ly manufactured and available will be invited to perform at news on this exciting sponsor- http://www.NOISEatNIAGARA.com for early November. concert events at student pubs ship possibility. news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 19 Pasta’s Press Room • The Chinese are on record as

having eaten pasta as early as Health & Body Pasta, tasty start to any meal 5000 BC. • There are more than 600 pasta times lately with the sudden salad dressing to cooked pasta is a shapes worldwide. influx of low-carb dieting practices. cheap, easy weeknight meal. • To cook one billion pounds of Contrary to popular belief, pasta is not Uncooked, dry pasta should be kept in pasta, you would need enough a carb-monster, just itching to attach a cool dry place for up to one year, water to fill nearly 75,000 itself to your thighs. It’s actually one of whereas its fresher counterparts should Olympic-size swimming pools. the complex-carbohydrates, a “good” be used up in a few days. Also, pasta • One cup of cooked spaghetti carb, the source of most of the body’s almost never requires a meat ingredi- provides about 200 calories, 40 glucose and fuel for the brain, red ent to be great tasting, which is great grams of complex-carbs, less blood cells, muscles and organs. news when the rent is due. than one gram of total fat and no Pasta is an excellent way to include Remember vegetables bought in sea- cholesterol. healthy foods in your diet. Plate part- son are always at their best and cheap- ners can be vegetables, fish, olive oil, est, but frozen veggies are a great alter- • Cooked al dente (al-DEN-tay) By: Kate Jefferies literally means “to the tooth,” Columnist cheese, tomato sauce, beans, poultry native to make sure you get your and meat. By pairing any kind of pasta greens during the winter. which is how to test pasta to see Inexpensive, convenient to store and with these ingredients, you can easily Stirring up something creative is as if it is properly cooked. The easy to make — pasta is an ideal create a complete, nutritious and satis- easy as emptying your fridge of left- pasta should be a bit firm, offer- addition to any student’s cupboard. fying meal on a tight budget. overs and throwing it into the pot. The ing some resistance to the tooth, This National Pasta Month, other- For the budget-conscious, uncooked, possibilities are endless, so go ahead but tender. wise known as October, is the perfect dry pasta is the perfect way to keep and experiment. With surprisingly few — Source: time to talk about this favourite food. dinner costs low. Simply adding frozen ingredients, you can put together some The National Pasta Association Pasta has come up against some hard veggies and some of your favourite delicious results. Italian Vegetable Pasta Bake Penne Parmesan Pasta A quick meal for a busy school day A delicious break from regular tomato sauce Prep Time: 5 minutes • Ready in 20 minutes • Serves 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes • Ready in 25 minutes • Serves 4 Ingredients Directions Ingredients Directions

1/4 cup Italian dressing Heat dressing in fry pan on medium- TakingMind, of care 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Stir together vegetables, pasta 1 cup sliced mushrooms high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 jar (750 mL) pasta sauce sauce and pasta in large

1 medium zucchini zucchini. Cook 2 minutes until soft. Soul and Body 3 cups of any small pasta baking dish. 1 large tomato, chopped Add tomato and green onions. (rotini, bow-tie, penne) Top with cheese. 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/3 cup chopped green onions Cook 1 minute more. Bake at 350°F for about 15 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Toss vegetables with cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese minutes. (optional) 2-1/2 cups penne pasta pasta. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional) immediately. Healthful eating plus fitness crucial for busy college students

By NATALIE VENTRESCA meal of the day.” Staff Writer If going to the gym simply won’t fit As busy college students, we tend to into your daily routine, but you still Pasta, think only of our classes, homework, want to stay fit, Iannizzi says she part-time jobs and, of course, our would recommend students “walk as pasta, social life. much as you can.” pasta: What that all leaves us with is She emphasizes that you have to stay celebrating fatigue, stress and a hangover. active. To do this, ladies, you have to Taking a backseat is our health. occasionally pass on a car ride or bus National Our eating habits change for the ride every now and then and walk. Feel the burn! Members of Welland’s Ultimate Fitness Studio Ltd. warm Pasta worse and our participation in physical That is not to say that all college up during a tone class, one of the many aerobics class offered there dur- Month activities becomes nonexistent. women don’t care about their health ing the week. As college students, specifically and fitness. There are women who women, it is important to make the keep active. If you are one of those stu- Photo by Natalie Ventresca right choices. dents, there’s a place in Welland exclu- members are anywhere from 20 to 55 interest in physical fitness. She says, Welland’s Ultimate Woman’s Fitness sively for women that helps bring the years old. “It’s sad that we are living in the 21st Studio Ltd.’s manager, Debbie Ian- focus back to health and fitness. Certified instructors, in addition to century and the number 1 killer will be Exercise nizzi, 54, of Wainfleet, who has been Ultimate Woman’s Fitness Studio circuit weight training and cardio obesity because it’s an issue that we and the working in the fitness industry for over Ltd., which has been in business for equipment, offer members a variety of can do something about. We can 30 years, says she doesn’t think some five years, is a fully equipped, full-ser- classes such as step, tone, and cardio- stop obesity.” college students make the right choices, vice women’s gym that offers an alter- kick boxing. On a positive note, Iannizzi says she life: especially when it comes to eating. nate environment for women to work While keeping fit is applauded, Ian- feels that the image of women has staying Because students are so busy during out in. Iannizzi, who has been working nizzi cautions women who do work out changed over the years and for the bet- the school year, priorities begin to at Ultimate Woman’s Fitness for five that they must not forget about strength ter, and the mass media are the first to active shift, but, Iannizzi stresses, the issue of years, says this all-woman environ- training using weights. She says that explore this. She uses the Dove soap while in health and fitness “has to be a priority.” ment is beneficial for women because women put too much emphasis on aer- commercial as an example. In it, school Being away from home, away from it makes them feel more comfortable obics and not enough on strength train- women of various shapes and sizes are parental supervision and buying your and not as intimidated. ing, which is also “very important.” filmed in their underwear to show how own groceries are significant factors in “They feel they can come as they To many, fitness is an issue that can women are now happier with their making the right choices when it please and they don’t have to worry be brushed aside by excuses. You’re bodies, regardless of their size. comes to your health. about appearances or other people too busy or too tired. Health and fitness As college students, we might seem Iannizzi is displeased at the fact that judging and looking at them. It’s a are important issues that should be overwhelmed with schoolwork, but we “junk” is cheaper to buy than more whole different atmosphere.” explored at an early age. Today, obesi- must remember to put our health healthful foods, when it should “really Iannizzi describes this different ty in children is a problem in schools, before anything else. We have one be the other way around.” As a result, atmosphere as softer, quieter, friendlier but the educational system can only body, so we need to take care of it. students tend to purchase cheaper and more comforting. teach the basics. Ultimate Women’s Fitness Ltd. is at items to save money. “You can come in and really Iannizzi says that she believes health 222 East Main St., Welland. Informa- Iannizzi stresses that too many feel good.” and fitness are issues that should also tion is available by phone at 905-714- young people miss breakfast, which You can find women of all ages be taught in the home. She says she 7801 or by e-mail at http://www.ulti- still is “the most important working out, Iannizzi says, adding only hopes to see women take more matewomensfitness.com. Page 20, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 . Golf team brings home bronze medal Continued from page 1 men and women students and “wishes” The rest of the team consisted of John women would try out for the team. He Holmes, of Erin, Ont., who shot 150, encourages any woman with golf experi- Mike Mottola, of Niagara Falls, with 153, ence to come out. Stephen Grano, of Port Colborne, who Niagara College will compete next shot 155 and Sean Scott, of Niagara Falls, at the Canadian College Athletic Asso- with a score of 156. ciation National Championship on Oct. Katie Van Vliet, of London, was 19 to Oct. 22, in Windsor, Ont.

Sports unable to play in the tournament as she Sarkis says he’s “very pleased.” was scheduled for an MRI on her knee. “[Niagara College] kicked off the All of the members on the team are season with a medal, primarily made in the Business Administration – Pro- out of rookies. Four-fifths [of them] fessional Golf Management (Co-op) will be back next year.” program, with the exception of He adds Niagara College is consid- Stephen Grano, who is in a business ered to be “one of the top three golf administration program. programs in the country.” Sarkis says that the golf team is for “I’m proud of that.” World of Sports World What’s going What’s on in the

The Niagara College Varsity golf team took home the bronze medal at the Stephen Grano, a member of Niagara College’s golf team, hits from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Provincial Championships. From left Volleyball fairway at the Ping Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Open golf Cham- are coach Frank Campanelli, and golfers Andrew Walpole, Mike Motolla, veteran pionship on Oct. 3 to Oct. 5 in Brooklin, Ont. Andrew Egerter, John Holmes, Stephen Grano and Sean Scott. takes over Submitted photo Submitted photo women’s volleyball team Fresh start for varsity volleyball Page 20 Injury forces veteran basketball By PATRICK HALL times, taking home two provincial Staff Writer titles. player to sit on sidelines With the new season on the horizon Past accomplishments and successes Niagara’s By LIAM MCPHERSON and a fresh set of players, change is in the aside, Bentley says his focus is on hard golf team Staff Writer air for this Niagara volleyball veteran. work and constant dedication in order to Kerby Bentley, 28, of Caledon East, compete in the 21-team league. Thirty wins Because of an ACL injury, Lindsey Norris, former starter of the women’s college basketball team, will be sidelined until possibly Ont., has taken over as head coach of hopefuls are vying for a position on the bronze December if all heals well. Niagara’s women’s volleyball team for 12-woman roster. There are only four Page 20 Norris, 19, who is in her second year of Early Childhood Education, the first time in his varsity coaching returning players. was a starter on the women’s basketball team last year and is the team’s career. “I see lots of potential for this year’s new voice on the bench. She’s the manager in the meantime. “I found out officially during the first crew, but it will be tough. We face a lot Norris says she “really loves” the game of basketball and “will do any- week of August about the change,” says of good teams early on, which will set Sports fans thing to get back in the game.” the college’s athletic recreation assistant. the tone for the season.” “I’m definitely excited for the new chal- The Niagara Knights open their season tune in to She said, “I love the game of basketball too much to sit out a whole season and watch from the sidelines.” lenges in the months ahead.” today, facing the Canadore Panthers in FAN590 She will have a strong voice to back her teammates and inspire them to do Bentley, who also teaches physical North Bay and square off tomorrow after- Page 20 their best. Norris said, “I hope I can use my experience to help my new and education in the Police Foundations noon against Nipissing University. Over- fellow teammates while I have to watch.” program, is no stranger to the varsity all, the Knights’ coach says he expects The Knights have five veterans on the team: Abby Cass, Jaylene Poiri- volleyball program. He played for the healthy competition from every team this er, Lindsay Cloughley, Christina Hitenberger and Paula Shaver. The rest Niagara Knights from 1995 to 2000 season, especially against rival schools Coverage are new, promising faces. and has coached the men’s team since Humber College of Etobicoke and Norris said, “I think the team is really starting to come together and play the 2000/2001 season. Redeemer University of Ancaster. of Raptors’ During his tenure as head coach, the “This team should medal at the provin- training as a unit. There is no “I” in the word team.” The women’s first exhibition game begins against Toronto’s Humber Col- Niagara College resident led his teams cials, but the colour of that medal will be visit to lege at 6 p.m. on Oct. 18. to the Ontario Colleges Athletics Asso- up to them. You can lead a horse to water, Brock ciation championships four different but you can’t make it drink.” University Page 21 FAN590 and OCAA to produce college radio show for Ontario varsity athletic season By MICHAEL MCCLYMONT that has been supportive has been the Toronto Sun and its A future OCAA segment on television is not an Staff Writer weekend columns, but it’s not consistent. Local coverage impossibility, but, Sarkis says, they’re focusing on The FAN590 sports-radio show has combined with has always given great support.” one thing at a time. the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) to The OCAA and the FAN590 have worked out a “We’ve tried with TSN and Sportsnet to even get produce the College Radio Show for the 2005-2006 var- one-year contract. For the show to have a long-term just a college banner across the bottom of the sity athletic season. The half-hour segment debuted Sept. future, it needs the support of all the colleges and, screen.” Sarkis says most Ontario sports networks 18 and will air every Sunday at 9 a.m. most of all, their students. are “pulling away from all college coverage. Now David Grossman is the host of the segment that Sarkis says the OCAA was “a little hesitant as to they only cover the U.S. schools.” will feature college athletes, coaches and athletic the time of the show,” and that getting college stu- Sarkis says he’s hoping the connection with directors. Ray Sarkis is Niagara College’s co-ordina- dents to tune in may be the show’s biggest challenge. Grossman will lead to other media partnerships. tor of athletics and recreation, and he is also OCAA “The people that are going to listen are the athletes “David Grossman is an outstanding gentleman that president. Sarkis says the partnership with the and their friends and their families. Hopefully, more knows the business. What I’m hoping is that because FAN590 is “fantastic.” interest will spread through word of mouth.” he works for the Toronto Star, this may influence “For the longest time, the OCAA has been fighting for The 9 a.m. time slot used to be occupied by the them to take a chance too.” media coverage. We’ve been trying to get the national Ontario University Association. The College Radio Tune in to the FAN590 Sunday at 9 a.m. for the lat- media to recognize our players and teams. The only one Show will precede the High School Show on the FAN. est on Ontario colleges’ varsity teams and players. news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 21 Knights in search of third consecutive championship title By MICHAEL MCCLYMONT ball is a completely different sport. tournament positively Staff Writer “It was faster than I expected, going from for Niagara. The Niagara College Knights began their tackle to touch. After the first game, I got a “We progressively touch football title defense with a strong better grasp of it.” got better. At this stage showing in an exhibition tournament at The Knights went on to rout St. Lawrence of the game, that’s Durham College Oct. 1 in Oshawa. This was College Cornwall 30-7 behind Chase’s four what you want,” said led in part by an end-to-end kickoff return touchdown passes. Conlon. Chase echoed touchdown and an impressive showing by Mike McClymont, 21, a second-year his coach’s sentiments. the Knights’ defense. Journalism-Print student, received two of “The first game, I was- With a team loaded with first-year play- Chase’s touchdown throws and added a one- n’t too happy with the ers, the Knights went 2-1 and grew more point convert. Marshall and touch football way I played, but the Niagara Knight defender Jeff Fazekas gets ready to make confident as the tournament went on. How- veteran Matt Thompson were the recipients second half and the the touch against a Mohawk College receiver at an exhibi- ever, their first contest started quickly as the of the other two touchdown passes. next two games, we tion tournament at Durham College in Oshawa Oct. 1. Knights fell behind 18-0 in the first half ver- The Niagara defense was strong again as stepped it up and sus rival Mohawk College of Hamilton. Geoff MacLean, 19, a first-year Electrical played like a champi- Photo by Michael McClymont “That game was 18-0 before we knew what Engineering student, intercepted two Corn- onship team.” touch football was,” said Head Coach Randy wall passes and Jeff Fazekas, 23, added The Knights’ next tournament is the The Knights are in battle this Conlon in defense of his club. “We have 15 another interception. Ontario Colleges Athletic Association weekend in the OCAA guys that have never played (touch football), The Knights capped off the tournament (OCAA) Provincial Championships Oct. 14 Provincial Championships and the rest of them have limited experience.” with a 33-0 shutout of the host team, to 16 at Durham College. The Knights will at Durham College. The Knights would recover though. After Durham College. The defense again inter- be looking for their third consecutive cham- Bring home falling behind Mohawk early, Niagara’s cepted five passes, but the play of the game pionship. They swept the provincials last the gold, Knights! defense buckled down and forced five took place before the first snap. year and earned a trip to New Orleans to turnovers. First-year players Josh Cassolato On the opening kickoff, Cassolato, 19, in play in a flag football tourna- and Brandon “Cheech” Meglacic each had Hotel and Restaurant Management, ment. Conlon expects the two interceptions, and team veteran retrieved the football in his own end zone Knights to contend once Jonathan Marshall added the other. and ran untouched to the opposite end of the again. % First-year Knights Quarterback Travis field for the opening score. Considering the “You never coach not to 10 OFF Chase hooked up with two-sport star Ander- fact that it takes a touch from one hand of win, so I’m coaching to win. Any Service son St. Valle for the team’s lone touchdown any player on the opposing team to end a Because we won last year, we 26-200 Fitch Street as the Knights were defeated in their first play, Cassalato’s kickoff return is even more have a favourable schedule, when you present exhibition game of the season, 26-6. impressive. so we have more time to your Niagara College Welland, ON L3C 4V9 Chase, 19, a first-year student in the Con- Thompson, 21, in Graphic Design Pro- grow and learn as a team.” or Brock University Tel: 905-788-9993 struction Engineering program, says he duction – Art and Design Fundamentals, With one tournament now student card. Fax: 905-788-1947 grew more comfortable in his second game. exploded with three touchdown catches and under their belt, Conlon says Email: [email protected] He was the starting quarterback for his high a convert, and “Cheech” Meglacic returned he “couldn’t be happier” with Expires April 30, 2006 school tackle football team but touch foot- an interception for a touchdown to end the his team’s progress. Raptors’ rookies impressive By NENAD SRDJENOVIC Concerning the leadership responsi- Staff Writer bility of the team, Mitchell says, “Vet- After the Brock University portion erans Jalen Rose, Chris Bosh and Mor- of Toronto Raptors’ basketball training ris Peterson – they all have to share it.” camp wrapped up with the annual Fifth-year pro, 28-year-old Morris intra-squad scrimmage Saturday, the Peterson says he seems to have more Raptors are ready to start the pre-sea- responsibility this year than ever son on a high note. before in his career. The annual intra-squad scrimmage “I’ve worked all off-season to keep was the first chance for the public to the form I had the last six weeks of the see the new Raptors’ squad in action. season. I think I played the best bas- The scrimmage was watched by a full ketball of the whole year.” house at Brock University’s Bob Davis Peterson says being ranked last in Gymnasium in St. Catharines. The the National Basketball Association by newcomers stole the show as Rookies ESPN makes the whole team work Charlie Villanueva, Joey Graham, Jose harder, himself included. He hopes to Calderon and new point guard Mike prove all the critics wrong by trying to James all looked impressive. make the playoffs. Head coach Sam Mitchell says he “We have a good chance of mak- wants a chance to see all the club’s ing it if everyone plays well for us,” training camp invitees in game says Peterson. action before he starts making per- Joey Graham, 23, says, “I can sonnel decisions. come in and play offense or defense. “They all deserve a chance to get It depends on what coach expects some minutes, so I’m going to try to from me.” give them some minutes,” Mitchell Graham says he’s prepared to play in says. “I like these guys. I wish I could front of large audiences “because I keep all 19, I really do. These guys love playing for the fans.” work hard, they work well together, With training camp complete, the they pull for each other. Raptors are looking forward to their “It will all unfold once we start to pre-season schedule and the regular play some games,” Mitchell says, season. Although there are a great about the roster. “Why make that deci- number of doubters, the Raps are keen sion when I don’t have to?” on proving many of them wrong.

The Niagara Knights Men’s and Women’s basketball teams begin their 2005 home schedules with exhibition games against Humber College Tuesday, Oct. 18. The women’s game is at 6 p.m. and the men’s game follows at 8 p.m. Come cheer on the home team! Page 22, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 Student’s art helps bring positivity into her life By MELISSA MANGELSEN Her art focuses on abstract and Canada and Colombia. Staff Writer impressionism. When she came to Canada she Inspired by various artists, Janet “Many things inspire me to realized many things were very Ullon Riano reflects through her paint,” she says. “I look at how similar traditionally. paintings how beautiful and posi- beautiful life is and I always try to Her most personally significant tive life is. see life in a positive way.” painting was done in 2002. Originally from Colombia, Riano says she is conscious of “It looks for human pain, Riano now lives in St. Catharines. life and aware that sometimes it’s reflects sacrifice in life. It reflects Her artwork was displayed at difficult. more of this moment.” the Arts Show at the Niagara Art “People need support to take Riano has spent her life painting Gallery, in Fonthill, as part of life easier.” although she previously worked in the Folk Arts Council Multicul- Inspired by mythology, she advertising. tural Centre of St. Catharines. experiments with colour and dif- “My art is on display all the “My English isn’t so good,” ferent forms. time. People come to view my art she says while her 10-year-old She says she paints as a path for all the time.” son, Camilo Riano, assists her her country. She also paints sym- She has many influences, such with translations. bols and the heritage of Colombia. as Pablo Picasso and Kim Pollard. She is taking English classes as “Paintings painted in Canada She says she likes any artist and well as creating art. have a different look to them,” she doesn’t have one that she likes Riano previously studied in says. more than another. With her son Camilo, 10, at her side, Janet Ullon Riano displays her Colombia at La Sabana University Riano has painted in California Riano travels to show her art art at the Niagara Art Gallery during the Arts Show. in Bogota, the country’s capital. and other states as well as in and to view others’ artwork. Photo by Melissa Mangelsen Many international students making Canada their home By PAUL FROSINA and had a lot of good friends down there. about computers I have learned on my own.” puter. I’m not that great of a drawer so for Staff Writer Working on my own was great, too. I was When asked why he chose graphic design me it would be a lot easier.” Many international students who come to my own boss,” said Larkine. from the programs dealing with computers, When Larkine isn’t working sharpening Canada for school often decide to return Although many people have heard of Russ- Larkine said that he believes he has a special tal- his design skills, he enjoys going to the home after they graduate to begin a career. ian immigrants having difficulties fitting in ent and he can contribute something to his field. gym, having a night out at the bar and relax- However, one student has decided that he with the American society, Larkine says that “I think that this is my talent. I am a very ing with friends. “I went to The Moose and wants to make Canada his home. the American people treated him with respect visual person. If I were to see an advertise- Goose last week and I really enjoyed it.” Alexandre Larkine, 26, from Moscow, and kindness. “The Americans never disre- ment, I look to see how I could make the Larkine hopes that in the next few years Russia, moved to Canada in 1996 when spected me ... a lot of people I met thought it graphics and the idea look more appealing.” he will be able to start a business of his own his mother finished computer training in was cool to meet a Russian.” When asked if there is anything about and build an empire that people will trust London. Larkine moved back to Canada at the end his course that he doesn’t particularly like, and rely on. “My mom was working and learning how of the summer and settled in Oakville, Ont., Larkine says that all work should be done “When people see my work, I want them to to use computers in London and was going where his mother had recently bought a on the computers. smile and laugh and be happy with the product to go back to Russia to work for an Ameri- house. He was accepted into the Graphic “I wish it could be done just on the com- I produce.” can company but decided to stay in England Design Production – Art and because she likes the lifestyle and the people Design Fundamentals program at there,” said Larkine. A few years passed and Niagara College and is now living Mrs. Larkine was offered jobs in Canada in the Residence on Campus in and Australia. Welland. When asked why he “It was a tough decision to make, but we chose Niagara College, Larkine chose Canada because the climate here is a lot laughed and explained, “They like Russia,” said Larkine. The Larkines got a were the only ones to accept me.” You house in Toronto and lived there for three years Four other colleges including until Alexandre got his Canadian citizenship. George Brown, in Barrie, Ont., By doing so, Larkine was able to move to and Seneca in North York, didn’t KnoW… Utica, N.Y., and open up his own small, inde- accept him, although Larkine did pendent graphic designer business for three thinks he knows why. IT’S ONLY years. His jobs included maintaining comput- “I don’t really have that much WELLAND TRANSIT 5 MINUTES ? ers, buying software, doing graphic layout knowledge. I never took graphic OPERATES and maintaining websites. design courses in high school so I TO AND FROM “I enjoyed my time in America. I made had no records. Everything I know THE SEAWAY MALL EVERY 1/2 HOUR THROUGHOUT ON THE #8 WOODLAWN RD. THE DAY AND EVENING! Nurse positive on outcome BUS! By CHERIE BORHO “One of my goals is to get back on that Staff Writer curling rink.” Carolyn Gould, of Fonthill, is on Gould has one daughter, who lives in sick leave researching non-Hodgkin’s northern British Columbia. Gould is a lymphoma, a type of cancer. She has grandmother-to-be this coming Janu- TRANSFERS not retired from her post as nurse at ary or February. ARE VALID FOR WITH TRANSIT Niagara College. Christine Philbrick, of Jordan, says “I’m positive the outcome is going that she and Gould have been “friends 60 MINUTES! ECONOPASSES to be positive,” says Gould. “I’m look- and co-workers for 12 years.” SO A QUICK TRIP AND MONTHLY ing forward to getting on with my life. “She is an excellent nurse, and she is PASSES This is just an interruption.” a wonderful person,” says Philbrick. TO THE MALL “Since I’ve been sick, Niagara Col- Sharon Moukperian, 51, of St. IS ONLY YOU SAVE BIG!! lege staff and faculty and administra- Catharines, met Gould at a welcome back tion have been absolutely wonderful,” breakfast for the staff. It was Moukper- ONE FARE! CHECK THEM OUT says Gould, adding they’ve given her ian’s first staff breakfast, after being off TODAY! “overwhelming support in a very posi- campus for five years, and Gould told tive way.” Moukperian to sit with her and they Gould has worked at the college would be the first to get to the food. for 14 years. “We bonded over food,” says “I love working in a learning envi- Moukperian. “Some people you just ronment,” says Gould. “[It’s a] great know are going to be your best friend, place to work. Everybody is pulling and I just knew she was going to be a WELLAND TRANSIT together to make a great college envi- good friend.” ronment for our students.” Moukperian says Gould “has a huge 905-732-6844 Gould says she loves gardening, heart, so much compassion and caring Try Transit…it just makes cents. reading and curling during the winter. for everyone.” news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005, Page 23 Canadian chefs defeat U.S. team in cooking competition By SHERI WEBBER people from California.” Staff Writer The Second International Confer- “Canada defeats San Francisco in ence on Culinary was presented in celebrity cooking competition” the partnership with the Canadian Tourism headline read on May 2. Commission. Mark Hand, corporate chef of the “The idea that the chef from the Niagara Culinary Institute at Niagara Niagara Culinary Institute was asked College, travelled to San Francisco with to play a part in representing Canada team members Roary MacPherson, of abroad speaks more to the successes Newfoundland, and Chef Tobias Mac- of our college and that reputation that Donald, of British Columbia. we are building.” “I was honoured to be asked to be “Having said that, I would like to on the Canadian team. It’s always think that I have helped us establish that great to travel, meet new colleagues reputation along the way. Winning and show off the fact that there is a against a Californian team in their home vibrant culinary scene in Canada,” state in a very pro-American setting was says Hand, “a scene that many people fun and, although well deserved, did are not aware of, especially certain come as a bit of a shock.” BRTF reunites at After Hours By JOHN MISITI many fond memories of the college. Staff Writer “Just being in the course itself, I The memories were emotional and tried to involve myself as much as pos- the beer was flowing. It was as if they sible in all aspects of radio, TV and never left. film. By selling advertisements, we Niagara College’s Broadcasting – were able to buy some new speakers Radio, Television and Film (BRTF) for the college, but I think the cama- alumni got a chance to look back on raderie stands out mostly in my mind.” Mark Hand is back at the Niagara Culinary Institute after having travelled to San Francisco fond memories at their reunion at the Chambers commented on the for the celebrity cooking competition. After Hours Pub at the Welland cam- changes the college has gone through Photo by Sheri Webber pus on Sept. 24. over the years. “The college has The event, at which about 50 were changed dramatically. The pub that expected, ended up hosting over 60 we’re standing in wasn’t here. The res- graduates and several past faculty idence wasn’t here, and the BRTF members. The evening included a slide facilities that are here now weren’t Skills Centre improves its reputation show, a live band and a tour of the new here. We were still cueing up records broadcast facilities in the Voyageur back when I was here back in 1988, so, By EDMOND YEBOAH the evening apprenticeship course Lewis says the two-year co- Wing of the Welland campus. yes, there has been big changes.” Staff Writer “really got things booming” for op diploma program here gives Julie Densham, the alumni and Chambers also reminisced about such The Skills Centre is gearing Niagara College. students a chance to prove events officer for the college, says the topics as tuition at the school, which cost up at Niagara College. The man In 1999, Lewis started on a themselves. evening “went well,” adding she has “$600 and change back in 1985 for one in charge and leading the crew full-time basis at Niagara as the “There has been an increase received several e-mails from those year of BRTF.” Chambers commented is Harry Lewis, the program co- program co-ordinator. He says in enrolment since last year,” who attended expressing “how much that he chose Niagara over other col- ordinator. he chose Niagara so he could says Lewis. Students will be fun they had and how wonderful it was leges because he “liked the idea that you Lewis, 50, from Fort Erie, “give something back to the able to enrol in January for the to see each other and catch up.” could get radio, television and film all says he has always loved cars community.” first time when a January Start In her post for two months, she says together in three years, which wasn’t and everything about them. He Lewis has taught high school launches for the first time. it was a challenge locating the alumni, offered by colleges such as Mohawk or worked at Niagara College auto classes and has given lec- They are always trying new referring to them as “lost sheep.” Conestoga at the time.” from 1983 to 1991 on a part- tures at various institutions things in the automotive Before the event, Densham That was also the selling point for time basis teaching the evening including the University of Buf- department. Lewis says there explained her role in organizing this Vic Kerr, an alumnus who works with apprentice course. falo, Niagara University in will be new and improved event: “I put press releases in the the CBC. Kerr attended the college in “That’s what got Niagara Lewiston, N.Y., as well as the things coming out of the Skills paper, build a slide show of old pho- 1988 to 1990. involved,” says Lewis. He says Society of Auto Engineering. Centre this year. tos for them and generally facilitate “To this day I think that is a huge their planning needs. I will then be selling point for the college. It gives there to welcome the folks and say a you the ability to decide what you want few words.” to be, because when you’re getting out It’s Trivial Pursuit done the college way Sofa King Kool, a local band, played of high school there is a lot of pressure at the event, performing early 1990’s to pick a field of study in college. By It’s trivial pursuit time again. Larry Fedoruk, of radio station 610 CKTB, and songs from bands such as Our Lady being able to try all three aspects of Teams of six to eight players are invited to a Lori Love, of radio station 105.7 EZ Rock, will Peace, Creed and some later songs broadcasting, you get to pick the one night of tough questions on a wide range of topics. serve as the event’s hosts. Questions begin at 6 from Aerosmith. that best suits you.” The second annual Trivial Pursuit Party at Nia- p.m. A light buffet will be provided by the Nia- Kent Chambers, 40, of Oakville, is Densham says that she encourages all gara College will be held at the Glendale campus gara Culinary Institute. There will be a cash bar. an alumnus who attended the college programs’ graduates to constantly in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, Nov. 12. More details are available at http:// www.nia- in 1985, graduating in 1988. He is update their addresses with the college Cost is $25 a person or $20 for a Niagara Col- garac.on.ca/trivia. You must download the regis- working with 97.3 EZ Rock in Toron- Alumni Office so they will be contacted lege student. All proceeds go to the Niagara Col- tration form. More information can be obtained to. Chambers was the program director when an event of this scale is occurring lege Foundation, the money-raising arm of the by telephoning Julie Densham at 905-735-2211 in 1988 and says he “loved it.” He has for them. college in support of student financial assistance. ext. 4102. Oct. 17, 1888 - Thomas Edison files a patent for the Oct. 21, 1997 - The government of Singapore This Date in History Optical Phonograph (the first movie). announces in a widely publicized “toilet alert” that the Oct. 17, 1937 - Huey, Dewey and Louie, Donald Duck’s drive for toilet cleanliness is a great success; five toilets Oct. 14, 1773 - Revolutionary War: Britain’s East India three almost-identical nephews, first appear in a newspa- were selected by citizens as toilet role models. Company tea ships’ cargo are burned at Annapolis, Mary- per comic strip. Oct. 24, 1945 - Founding of the United Nations. land. Oct. 19, 1873 - Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Rutgers Oct. 24, 1947 - Walt Disney testifies to the House Un- Oct. 14, 1947 - Chuck Yeager flies a Bell X-1 faster universities draft the first code of American football rules. American Activities Committee, naming Disney employ- than the speed of sound, the first man to do so in level Oct. 19, 1985 - The first Blockbuster Video store opens ees he believes to be communists. flight. in Dallas, Texas. Oct. 24, 1992 - The Toronto Blue Jays become the first Oct. 14, 1812 - A digest of Pennsylvania laws could not Oct. 19, 2003 - Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John non-US team to win the World Series. This is also known bring itself to print the word “buggery,” instead printing it Paul II. as the first real “World” Series. as “B_GG__Y.” Oct. 21, 1879 - Using a filament of carbonized thread, Oct. 24, 2002 - Police arrest spree killers John Allen Oct. 14, 1939 - Birthday of Ralph Lauren, American Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric light bulb. Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, ending the Beltway fashion designer. It lasted 13 1/2 hours before burning out. sniper attacks in the area around Washington, DC. Page 24, news@niagara, Oct. 14, 2005 Welcome students Kiss me you fool Sweet treats for United Way to London Arms – it could set a world record

Lock Lips @ Lock 7 hoping for record length of kiss The United Way College Campaign’s dessert By JEREMY LAFORTY auction raised $860.15. This is the second year Staff Writer for this event, which was held in the lobby of Pucker up for a chance to be in the Guinness Book of Niagara College on Oct. 7. World Records. The funds support the South Niagara commu- On Saturday, Oct. 22, at noon, contestants have the oppor- nity. From left are Zoé Siskos, from the Public tunity to Lock Lips @ Lock 7, in Thorold, to beat the Relations (Graduate Certificate) program, Car- world’s longest kissing record. This event is being hosted by olyn Ambrose, English as a Second Language Thorold’s Department of Tourism at the Lock 7 Viewing No Cover professor, and Chelsey Spinosa, also from the Complex in Thorold. For Ladies Last year’s winners, Alan Weatherhead and Cindy Public Relations program. Photo by Jennifer Gibbons Schapoks, of St. Catharines, took the competition, locking Come early! lips for a total of nine hours, three minutes and 58 seconds. Avoid the lineups!! This year the hope is that contestants beat the world record must be followed. These include making sure couples’ lips of 30 hours, 29 minutes and 27 seconds by Rich Lagley and are continuously touching at all times, couples must be Louisa Almedovar, who competed for the record live on the awake at all times, standing is mandatory and no propping Ricky Lake show. devices including pillows or cushions are allowed. No rest Terry Dow, director of tourism services for the city of breaks are allowed and couples must not leave the venue Thorold, says that there will be lots of prizes for the winners. during their attempt. Last year’s competition involved only three couples. Dow said if she could give contestants a tip it would be to “This year we’re really hoping for 20. Get out here and get “grow beards now to ensure a long soft kiss.” Band in the Guinness Book of Records,” says Dow. Contestants must be pre-registered for the event. Log on & Dow says last year’s event went “worldwide” receiving to http://www.thoroldkissingrock.ca for location informa- DJ international coverage, appearing on the front page of vari- tion or clarification of contest rules. Registration forms are Come early! Avoid the lineups!! ous Canadian newspapers. available at the Lock 7 Viewing Complex. The rules of competition are set in place by Guinness and “Come out and get famous.”

Sure, poker’s popular, but know when to fold ‘em BEST FISH & CHIPS!!! By JOHN MISITI game, honing their skills to try to earn the entire table. Band Staff Writer the respect of their opponents and Brendan Gordon, 21, of Brantford, & Poker is raising the stakes as far as maybe a little pocket change on the Ont., is a student in the Outdoor DJ card games are concerned. side, just to keep things interesting. Adventure Studies program at Algo- Over the last few years, Texas The stereotypes of who’s sitting at nquin College in Pembroke, Ont. He KARAOKE & Hold’em has gained popularity so the table are all there. There’s the self- says that he got into poker because of quickly that casinos have been find- proclaimed expert, usually a beer- the National Hockey League (NHL) ing themselves renovating old poker guzzling, cigar-smoking guy. Then lockout in 2004. rooms. there’s the nervous guy who never “I started getting into poker because Poker is now a widely televised knows when to hold or when to fold. it was on television in place of hockey. sport. And there’s always someone who If there had been hockey, I probably The young and old alike have been seems to be clueless about the game – wouldn’t have watched poker and basking in the experience of the most likely a woman – who outsmarts never taken it up. I think poker’s recent surge in pop- ularity in Canada at least is almost directly the responsibility of the NHL lockout.” Gordon says he finds himself play- ing poker more frequently at college. Poker and college have been team- ing up a lot lately. Some websites have even started rewarding college students with tour- ALL MENU ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE TAXES naments to pay their tuition. Gordon isn’t alone in his addiction to the game at college. Emily Szabo, 20, of Dundas, Ont., is a Broadcasting – Radio and Television Presentation student at Niagara Col- lege. She makes it a point to play at least one poker game a week. “I love playing poker while I’m at school because it gives me a break (LONDON ARMS) PEN CENTRE, ST. CATHARINES 905-688-0228 from schoolwork and it’s an excuse to get all my friends together.” No matter what your skill level is, or how much you’re willing to wager, news@niagara does poker should be fun, and you should Even if you have pocket aces, you’ve got to know when to draw the line know how to gamble responsibly, and Halloween in our next when gambling. know when to draw the line. After all, edition Oct. 28. Photo by John Misiti it’s just a game. Or is it?