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Newspaper of Humber College The Student '^^iS^^

\()i. 21 I HI Ksh \N \PKn I 5 ' H I9^>3 Hancock determined to fight on

by Jaymee Cuddy "Dennis' reaction in the meeting reinforced Dennis Hancock, vice- the conflict of interest president ol Students' that has been going on

Association Council (SAC) during the election, " said vowed to fight a Task Force Harvey.

ruling that he had been just- Hancock argued "I ly disqualitied from the question how the com-

presidential election. mittee was chosen. 1 was President Robert never asked my side. Gordon, who appointed the And if you want to talk eight-member Task Force about conflict of interest

said this was not an easy Judy (Harvey) is friendly decision for the Task Force with Gordon." to reach; however, "in my Scott Brewster, the 22 years in college adminis- only student on the Task tration I've never encoun- Force said "there was a tered a problem quite simi- lot of debating. Every lar to this and there were no member of the task force easy answers. We wanted to was legitimate and there come up with something were no personal views fair to all parties and which brought into the deci- respects the constitution." sion." He added "I am not Gordon said both he accusing anyone of any- and his lawyer had

thing. I do not think anyone reviewed the Task Force did anything deliberately decision and found they dishonest and no one was (Task Force) had acted in the best interest of the happy in having to make students in handing down this decision." the decision. He said that The Task Force, made McCardle did his job and ALAN SWINTON of staff, faculty one up and was acting within his Under the 'gun! — SAC Vice-President Dennis Hancock listens intently as President Robert student was appointed by rights when he disquali- Gordon, on March 30, to Gordon speaks on behalf of the appointed task force. The task force unanimously ruled that fied Hancock. Gordon investigate the student gov- Hancock yi2& justly disqualifled from the presidential elections. said SAC could fire ernment operations of the McCardle but could not pre-election week. The Task dential election. During those for you guys to grow up and call education and faculty service, overrule any decisions he made Force unanimously recommend- meetings, McCardle was fired this quits and move on. The said "If they had a problem with before his dismissal. is they ed the presidential election con- and Hancock was reinstated as a majority of council manipulat- the CRO (Gregg McCardle) As a result of this major con- ing to suit their have brought it before flict, that a long- tinue, with Dorothy Wemer and candidate by SAC. everything bene- should up Gordon said term study will be undertaken to Lesia Bailey, the two remaining It has still not been decided fit not the students. now." review the SAC constitution and candidates. when the new election will take Hancock and his supporters He added "The committee election package. Just hours before the polls place. Gordon told SAC they walked out before the meeting couldn't have been more fair and The study "will clarify such closed on March 24, Gregg could go ahead and set a new was over and Hancock claimed concerned with the good of stu- things as the relationship between is all bullshit. the school." McCardle, chief returning offi- date either at the end of this "this dents and the Board of Governors, Council cer, informed Hancock he was month or the beginning of Hancock said, "I did not cheat Judy Harvey, chairperson for of Student Affairs and the vari- disqualified from the election September. and I'm not willing to accept this the Task Force, spoke on behalf ous student governments ... The Task Force made the decision. I intend to seek legal of the Task Force at the meeting. because he had violated the rules staffing and student government; announcement at a meeting April council and sue the individuals She said the meeting went as she set out in the election package. how they are spending their 13. During that meeting Lesia involved with slandering expected and she was not sur- Over the next two days, sever- my money, constitutional issues, by- al meetings were held to decide Bailey, director of multicultural- name." prised when Hancock walked law issues and operating proce- the fate of Hancock and the presi- ism, told SAC members "It's time Roy Giroux, vice-president of out. dure issues," said Gordon.

Computer errors scare college applicants

by Jennifer Morris original grades were not on file. All of Ontario's 23 com- "It's massive ... a huge project to undertake," she said. | munity colleges were notified as soon as the application Casson said there are only five initial courses of sig-— Only ei^t per cent of college applicatioas are at risk centre was aware of the problem. nificancc when screening applicants to the college ^| of error.s caused by a computer prograntming problem. "Some courses they did have might not have shown senior english, math, chemistry, biology and physics. If According to Martha Casson, Humber College regis- up on their electronic transcript here," said Casson. any of these courses are missing or have an incorrect

trar, there is not cause for alann. However, Casson said this is not a serious concern, grade, it is automatically changed at the registrar's office.

Before the problem was found, thousands of high and the system is being checked for any other enors. Each college is responsible for correcting its own

.school students were at risk of not being accepted into Student's records are being compared with tho,sc in the records.

college based on incorrect transcripts. application centre, and any courses that would affect Ote Casson points out that students applying to Humber or

Becau.se of an error in programming at the Ontario student's chances of entiy into Humber are being added any other Ontario college have no need to worry. She

College Application Service in Gueiph, the central appli- or changed. .said the people in the registrar's office will do their best

cation centre for the province, some course codes were "They found a hug and fixed it, " Casson said. to not put anyone at an unfair advantage or disadvantage.

not showing up on the student's records. She also said the central application service is operat- Casson is confident that any problems will be fixed

The application service found the errors after a num- ing only in its first year, and prt^lems like this could be before May 15, the deadline for sending out acceptance

ber of high scbcK)! students submitted grade changes. The expected. and reiection letters.

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Equine program on the move? Victory by default by Marg Land equine program could move into The proposal is the only one to the facilities as soon as be submitted to Lancelotte so far. by Amie ffeaslip The number of applications Humber's equine program inay September, but Lancelotte said The college had been kmking at for floor representative was Leitchcrofi Farm, at Bayview be getting a new home if a pro- that if the proposal is accepted, and A lack of cwdidates forced disappointing, as the council posal submitted to the college last the equine program would use the Highway 7. but that deal had fall- an unexpected of canceilatton had plans to have a complete facilities until en through. week is accepted by administra- current on-campus last week's Residence Life election. the spring of 1994. "They indicated that we would tion. Council (RLC) elections. According to Eli/.abeth "The proposal will have to be not fit into their plans for their The applications had to go There was only one candi- McMuUen, the director of equine evaluated in terms of what the facility," said Lancelotte. through administrative saeen- date for president of (he coun- studies, a Brampton area farm cost is going to be," he said. Although Equine Director ing. "Several people were cil and one for vice- president. owner has submitted a proposal to McMullen is optimistic about the were turned down after administra- house the equine centre at his 'At this point there is a current proposal, she said the Both acclaimed. Jason tion screening because of farm, located north of Humber proposal and it depends on equine program had other alterna- Stein is the new president and grades. It is the same as SAC, College on Airport Road. what administraton is tives and ideas being examined. Bill VanBroeklin is the new "About a month ago, Mike "We have a number of things vice-president of the council. if you don't have 60 per cent going to do with it* (Lancelotte, Associate Dean of on the burner," said McMullen. "The nominations were (academic average) you can't A.C.A.) and I went up and looked "It will be submitted to the "(With) this one, at this point, open, and you were to collect run for council," said Langlois. at the place," said McMuIlen. Dean (of ACA, Carl Eriksen) and there is a proposal in before the your signatures, and I did that, The cancellation of the "There are lots of stalls, automat- then the Dean, in conjunction college and it depends what and no one ran against me, so I elections a disappointment ic manure removal, 10 paddocks with the Vice President, administration is going to do with was was acclaimed," said Stein. or pastures, two or three outdoor Academic (Richard Hook), will it." for the candidates as well. "I The elections for floor rep- rings, an arena, a lounge, wash determine, with the other finan- News of the proposal comes at would have much rather seen resentatives have had similar stalls with heat lamps, a live-in cial people whether in fact it is a good time, said McMullen. She an election, that way it would apartment and offices." cost effective and feasible and said morale within the program results. In order to fill the posi- have been who the students If the proposal is accepted by meets the college's goals," said has been diminishing since the tions for floor representatives, wanted, Humber's Board of Governors, Lancelotte. announcement by to cancel the fall by-clections will be held, and they would have the equine program would be "If that's appropriate, then it program. said RLC President Ryan cho.sen who was best for the spared cancellation with the would be put into a business plan "Class attendance is down. Langlois. job," said Stein. course being offered off campus. and presented to the Board of Nobody is exactly bubbling," she According to the proposal, the Governors, by September." said.

Campus Tories in CampbelFs corner • CAREER COMMENTS • CAREER COMMENTS • (A o H > in upcoming federal convention Z u HI m by Tamara de la Vega She's only 42,43. Most of the the abortion law and homosexual m 3 Ministers are backing her. They rights law," said Ball. O The Humber College Young all represent a new conservatism." o He said all club members will u Progressive Conservative club o Ball said Campbell also IT be voting for their three represen- (YPC) will be sending three dele- deserves credit for the difficult UJ UJ gates to Ottawa on the week of m issues she attempted to tackle tative delegates April 26. IX June 9 to vote for the next Tory when she served as Minister of Party members have already < leader. (/> Justice. raise All YPC campus representa- begun canvassing to the "She handled four very contra- On Your Mark ... Get Set ... tive parties, are entitled to three funds for party delegates attend- o versial bills which nobody would delegates provided they have at > ing the Ottawa convention. Other Z Job Hunting takes time, planning and even touch in their political life- u least 125 party members. UJ m The Humber College YPC time. Like the no-means-no rape fundraisers will be organized organization. To be successful you must m club is among the fastest growing shield law, the gun control law. before the convention takes place. O • Allocate time each day to the task YPC Campus in o groups the coun- o • Set up an "office" at home — O try. According to Humber YPC The group 7 and 8 AEC class would like to thank our teacher David (T so you're organized president Geoff Ball, the groups Lee for a great year. Thank you for being a friend and for taking the LU time to know us and treat us as people not just students. We UJ grew from a prerequisite member- • Plan your time to be productive m enjoyed going out for lunch, coffee, and playing volleyball together. a. ship of 25 to approximately 141 We appreciated your generosity with your time and your willing- < • Stay active members within the last year. ness to give us extra help and advice. You've offered us what we (0 One of the reasons for such a need to find a job and now it's up to us. We'll miss you! The Career Service Centre will be open pronounced increase in club Adil A. Bryan T. John M. all summer to assist you in your job membership is because of last Andrew S. Cindy H. Lisa M. (/> o search! year's unity referendum. "A lot of Barbara S. Craig L Lisa Mc. > 30 people were mis-informed regard- Brett H. JeffB. Manny D. UJ m ing the referendum. It was our m job Brian K. JoeC. Roland S. Remember.e. 33 as conservatives and as the YES o o committee on campus, to send a o O message THE PERSON WHO GETS HIRED IS NOT out and obviously we ^*ii% QC did," said Ball. According to Ball, UJ NECESSARILY THE BEST PERSON FOR THE UJ the YES side received approxi- m JOB ... BUT THE PERSON WHO KNOWS THE z mately 70 per cent of the vote. < J CQlMlif^RE mST ABOUT GETTING HIRED. 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Defence u O Minister Kim Campbell appears FREE ONLY 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER oc CENTRE to be the leading contender OFFER GOOD FOR 1 WEEK FROM THIS DATE UJ 3 UJ among Humber's YPC. North (C 133) 675-5028 m Woodbine Centre oc "We'll probably go with Kim (Between Radio Stiack & McOonald'9, Store Houfi < Lakeshore (A120) 252-5571 at Bank of Montreal entrance 10% STUDENT u u> CampbeU." said Ball. "She repit- ) Mon toFn 1000am toSOOpm 500 Rexdale Boulevard DISCOUNT sents change. Sat 9 30am toe(X)pm She's a new face Elobicoke. On Tel (418) 213 0S59 • Sun 12 Noon to 5 00 p m • CAREER COMMENTS • CAREER COMMENTS bringing in youth to the party. Coven Thursday, April 15th. 1993

*Dr. Jones* to be missed ^Double standards^ ^

In Tamarci ih' la Vega A Humbcr faculty member energy. for women in radio since 1972. Jones was looking He is survived by his wife byKolfCohn; Joe Andrews, Coordinator of For 21 years, Peler Jones com- Elizabeth their and four sons, the Radio Broadcasting pro- muted to Humbcr from Christopher, Mark, Robin, and Caria Collins, a morning gram, said "i totally agree with Georgetown daily to share with Timothy. radio show personality al Mix that and I tbuik many broadcast- his students a lifelong passion: 99. y, spoke to Humbcr broad- ers firound this country have photography. A Memorial Trustfund is being to Ciistinp students al a forum on start waking up, 1 think there On his way to the college established in his name at the Apnl 12, about the difficulties has been some leluclancy Monday morning, Jones was request of his family. The Peter to women in radio must face. have females in key positions on killed in a fatal car accident. He Jones Awards will be granted to "i Untik it's very dirficull. I the air." Andrews said this way was 63. students in the Applied and think there's double standards. of thinking: does seem to be He will be missed by his stu- Creative Photography program. Ma>bc one woman rises and she giadually changmg. dents, who admit that his tough- Anyone wishing to support the gets to a certain pomt. If ness and determination brought she Collins has been involved in Peter Jones Trustfund, is encour- doesn't absolulely blow eareeis that out the best in them. Students you have been uaditioa- away and bo ten unies bettor ally who often considered his taste in aged to approach the Awards Unniniatcd by men. "I've than the guy then they say in multi-colored bow-ties eccentric, Office in room H-102F. we been some typical men's tried (he woman once and tlutl domains stand up are having a hard time adjusting The family will receive friends comedy didn't vvoik. It's tokoni.Mn," said and radio ccitainly bcinj> two of to the fact that "Dr. Jones," as one between the hours of 10 and 12 Peter Jones Collins. of his students called him, will no (hen I." noon, on Thursday April 15th at longer be around. She also said a toi of stations Collins said women should the Jones Funeral Parlor on 1 1582 His professionalism was forward to retirement next year. still subseithe to the "old hoy remembei one (hiiu! about cur- Trafalgar Rd. in admired by colleagues who con- He was building a studio and Georgetown, school" when consuJeriii;' rent itulusuy trends. "There is a sider him responsible for build- darkroom in his home and was a Ontario. woiDen U)i positions in radio glass ceding where women get ing-up the photography program very active man who enjoyed Additional inquiries are being broadcast I ni;. one position ami then that's u." into what it is today. sailing. His friends will miss his referred to 877-3631. Local cabbies face late night fears

by John MIynarsky Area Crime Prevention Brokers Association, has a more Officer, Barry Clarke said there is philosophical perspective.

Despite two recent attacks on no pattern to the timing or the "1 think it's a reflection of soci- west-end cabdrivers, one involv- location of robberies of cab- ety in general," Bell said. ing gunshots, late-night service to drivers, adding that, "we can't get "Everybody seems to think their number's North Campus won't rid of crime, we can only move it generation is the most violent." suffer, says an industry around." Bell took over the taxi busi- spokesman. Although cabdrivers feel ness his father started in 1926 and "The chances are very slim secure driving during the daytime, based on his years in the industry, that a cabbie would pass up a the evening shift is the most dan- he believes drivers are unlikely to fare," said Lawrence Eisenberg, gerous, says Larry Labovitch, pass by a potential fare, based on President of the Toronto Taxicab President of Kingsboro Taxi. appearance alone. He believes

Owners Association, commenting "When I was out there, I cabbies rely on their intuition. on the escalating level of violence always felt I could look after "It's a gut feel you acquire if facing his 2,700 members. "At myself and never ran into prob- you've been driving a cab for a night, if you phone from a resi- lems when I drove at night," said while," said Bell. dence and you're not in a group Labovitch, who stated in the taxi 21-year old, Harmit Singh, out in the street, you should have business as a part-time driver who shares ownership and driving no problem hailing a cab." while attending the University of time of an Arrow cab with his JOHN MLYNARSKY So far this year, there have Waterloo. "But times have brother, says he has had few bad Courageous Cabbie — Driver Harmit Singh isn't worried been two assaults on cabdrivers changed. It's a dangerous job experiences in his three years on within the boundaries of 23 now." the job. by the rise in violent crimes against cabbies. Division, the police district which While Labovitch believes that "I've never been attacked or Even so, Singh says it's unlike- lating the local taxi business, encompasses the area around violence directed at cabdrivers is threatened, although I do have ly he ever would decline to pick could impose. Humber's North Campus. One due, in part, to "people involved friends who have been held at up a passenger, given the stiff "A cab-owner could lose his incident involved a firearm, in the in drugs" and the difficult eco- knifepoint," said Singh. "The only penalties the Metro Licensing license for refusing to provide other, a knife was pulled. There nomic times, Bruce Bell, bad thing to happen to me is that, were no fatalities or serious President of Diamond Taxi and occasionally, a student will try to Commission (MLC), the munici- service," said Jerome Whyte, injuries. secretary of the Toronto Taxicab skip out of paying a fare." pal authority charged with regu- training coordinator for MLC. Homeless teens treated Hectic summer ahead for Res to night on the town

by Amie Heaslip few groups coming in. A lot of "That goes on for about a week />v Tr

think it has quite a bit to do with dence facilities for their confer- this year, " said Nagasuye. 'Everyone enjoyed it U's not in exchange for the fixxJ and the employment situation, there's ences. There is a workshop for Residence costs students $375 in our budget to do that, so it a place to sleep at YWS. chores not as many jobs available in this Radio Broadcasting that will be a month in the summer. If anyone \va» great," said an emptoyee of are designated and everyone is area as there were last year," said held at residence. As well, the wanted to stay for a shorter period YWS. encouraged to work on resumes Nagasuye. Creative Writing Workshop will of time, the costs are $20 a night The event's mam puiposc in search of a job. "There's going to be quite a return this summer. or a $100 a week. ,

' I ••t;i^ \«^'n'i^'' Thursday, April 15th, 1993 Cbveh

Faculty Union fuming Interns back on the job as province agrees to cover cuts at proposed spending Worker's Comp costs /;v Tamara de la Venn from program suspensions to Huot. h\ NolfCohrs and Emergency Care program. funding cuts. At a time when trade deals like Our largest field placement A "social contract" proposed While it is obvious the provin- NAFTA will increase the need for Ambulance and Emergency agency is Metro Toronto and by the Ra« irovcrnmeni. in an cial deficit needs to be addressed, a more competitive Canadian Health Care students are now they're schedule two. The action attempt to cut approximately 20 ngt everyone agrees on the inea- work force, a decrease in educa- able to continue their field they took was to suspend place- per cent ot spending, is being met .wres tiiat need to be taken. tional standards is not welcome. placements thanks to the ment immediately," said with apprehension by Humbcr's The International Association Ontario Government. Harrison. Faculty Union. for the Evaluation of Educational "/ really would pose very Labour Minister Bob With the interim guidelines The provincial government is Achievement reported in 1991 Mackenzie announced February in effect Metro Ambulance trying to reduce its annual pay- serious questions to any- that among the major industrial- 18, that the government will would have been liable for ail roll, which accounts for over hall one proposing those kinds ized nations Canadian and now be paying Worker's costs if a student was injured. of this year's total spending, of an American students spent the least Compensation to protect unpaid of cuts and how they can There are currently 105 students estimated $54.9-billion. amount of time in school. trainees in the workplace. in the The attempt comes at a time justify them and be able to Ambulance and Canadian and the U.S. students InitiaUy an interim policy was when the projected provincial Emergency Care program. say with a straightface spent approximately 180 days in adopted by the Worker's $17- "It was disruptive to the stu- deficit runs along the line of school. Japanese students spent that it's not affecting the Compensation Board (WCB). billion. dents. We have students who in an average of 235 days, while in "The Worker's Compensation According to a 1991 Statistics quality of education stu- any other year would have Germany, they spent 235 days in Board came out with an interim Canada report, approximately 50 begun their field placement. dents are getting" school. policy back in September which per cent of the Canadian debt was Because of the policy WCB According to Huot, in the formally covered all students in a result of borrowing money to adopted we had students who "leaked" proposal made by col- college field placements. In fincance the debt. Among some of the sugges- didn't begin any field placement lege administrators, "there is not a those interim guidelines it was The proposal itself is being tions being made by Humber until February, " said Doug single item in the entire list that suggested that schedule one deemed a "social contract" in its administration and adminisU^ators Lenard, Coordinator of looks at why the colleges have employers be exempt from pay- attempt to to bring forth a volun- from other colleges are additional Ambulance and Emergency one of the highest per centages of ment for a period of time...," tary agreement among employees, salary freezes, a possible elimina- Care. spending outside of the class- said Ken Harrison, Cbainnan of the employers and government, to tion of three year programs, uti- A small number of students rooms ^ outside of direct student Allied Health. cut down on spending in order to lizing other methods of education were able to find alternate posi- teacher learning." Schedule one employers pay control the soaring deficit. other than the direct teacher tions until the issue was The communication break- premiums based on current acci- But according to Humbcr approach, an intrcxluclion of high- resolved in February. "As sewn down between faculty union and dfent rates. Schedule two Faculty Union President John er tuition fees which would vary as that was announced Metro administration is severe. While employers are affiliated with Huot administration has made no according to the program and a allowed us to resume field the union accuses administration government run agencies and attempts to meet the union at the dcCTcasc of post-secondary enrol- don't pay premiums. They placement," said Harrison. ment rate. of not looking at its own expens- negotiating table. Lenard was pleased with how the for instead reimburse the WCB for "The union is not going to Yet, these approaches have es, among 31 suggestions accident costs and coverage. students pulled together during make proposals with management many faculty members and stu- cutbacks the union makes, it does students the WCB problem. "I can't say include itself in any of them. "One day we had 50 if we're not at the same (negotiat- dents concerned with the down- not getting experience, the next day enough about the students in the ing) table with management. The grading affect it will have on Most of the suggestions made by we had to find 50 (new) spots," program. The patience that only meetings we're having at Canadian education. the union are directly aimed at the said Anne Bender, Dean oi they've shown and the sincere "1 government. Humber is where management is . really would pose very seri- Health Sciences. These students attempts they made to try and proposing and carrying out lay- ous questions to anyone propos- Announcement for formal were currently on field place- work within the problems they offs of our members," said Huot. ing those kinds of cuts and how negotiations between the parties ment with Metro Toronto had this year. They deserve a lot Between the months of they can justify them and be able involved have not been made yet. Ambulance. of eredit. We were the program January and March 1993, 11 to say with a straight face that it's But the atmosphere sorrounding "That certainly caused us that was effected the most," said members of Humber's faculty not affecting the quality of educa- future negotiations runs the risk some grief in our Ambulance Lenard. were layed off. The reasons vary tion students are getting," said of becoming anything but social. GST on books hurting students, industry

Senate and House of Commons reviewng Bill to remove tax from reading material

by Craig Swcencv books, the coalition maintains the GST has dropped 20 per cent since the lax was intro- the Senate to review the reading tax as

severely banned not only Canadian .stu- duced. promised. Payne says this didn't change the

An angry anti-tax coalition is pressuring dents, but writers, publishers, bookstores, Steve Payne, editor of the Canadian stance of the federal government, nor did

the federal government to remove the and libraries. Bookseller, a monthly trade magazine rep- numerous written exchanges between the resenting over 1200 outlets affiliated with G.S.T. from reading material. According to statistics from coordinator coalition and finance minister Don the coalition, said while it's difficult to sep- With tuition and other costs on a contin- David Hunt, the GST has reduced reading Mazankow.ski. arate the effects of the recession from those "The federal government continues to uous upswing, the Goods and Services Tax in Canada, and driven Canadians to shop of the GST, booksellers have been "hang- claim that books were never tax-tree in the on books is an additional burden for cash- for books and magazines outside the coun- their ing on by fingernails since the tax was first place — that they had manufacturer's strapped students, argue.> The Don't Tax U^y. In the G.S.T.'s first year, book sales inU-oduced." sales tax (on goods)that go into building a Reading Coalition, a group representing all dropped 15 per cent before stabalizing at "We were expecting the GST would publishing operation. We've calculated that aspects of the industry. levels 10-12 per cent lower than before the have a pretty severe effect on book .sales into being almost zero; less than half of one Originally formed in 1986 to successtiil- GST. because we know the demand for books is per cent," he said. ly oppose a federal tariff on imported Bookstore sales in some provinces have price-sensitive because of studies we've The provinces of British Columbia, done," .said Payne. Ontario, and P.E.I, have recently asked the Although some retailers in other indus- federal government to remove the GST tries reported a slight increase in December LOCKERS from reading material. sales last year, Payne .says this wasn't the Locker rentals for the Winter semester expire on Friday, April Alberta,Saskatchewan, and Manitoba 30th. case with books. We would appreciate your co-operation in removing your locker have stated they will not tax books provin- contents and lock by this date. This is required as lockers will be rent- "About 40 per cent of our retailer's sales cially. Toronto City Council has also called ed beginning Mayl , 1993 to Summer semester students. might be done during the Chrisunas sea- for the tax to be removed, saying it has Humber College reserves the right to empty the locker after son. When we did an informal telephone the end of the rental period. Contents removed will be held for three caused economic diimagc to publishing, survey of our members last year about half (3) weeks before being discarded. A storage fee of $15.00 will be printing, and biHik sales. of them were reporting totally flat sales. applied if contents have to be removed. A bill currently in second reading in the Physical Resources And that's not including any increa.se in Senate will remove the lax from reading inflation," he said. material if passed by the Senate and the In October 1990, Prime Minister Brian House of Commons. Bui Payne believes WHITE LOT GATE CARD HOLDERS Mulroney promised to examine the impact Holders of access cards which expire on April 30, 1993, are Canadians opposing the tax on books will of taxing reading material after the GST eligible for a gate card refund. Your will 1 card be deactivated on f^ay probably have to wait for federal had taken effect. He repeated the promise another 1993. in the govemment. Your assistance is required to attend the Campus Store House of Commons in December "There's certainly hope that the Liberals Service Centre with your gate card to receive the refund on your initial 1991. the deposit. Failure to do so may result in loss of deposit On October 4. 1992, more than 600,000 or NDP would remove the tax on read- ing as Physical Resources postcards were sent by private citizens to they have informally indicated they

Ottawa urging the House of Commons and would do, " he said. "

Thursday April 1st, 1993 Coven Special Section

Sil I)I:M 'S TkAML Gl IDF

50,000 people. different audiences."

"This year, we're promising it to be In August, the downtown Barrie beckons bigger and better, " Dcwitt said. Promenade Days are held. The streets If you're taste runs more towards lire closed to traffic and a pedway is

nightclubs, try the Roxx on Dunlop created. A midway is set up and enter- By Lisa Langille -Sueet. Barries Georgian College is a Coven Reporter BEST BET tainment and sidewalk sales continue magnet for college students who fre- for three days. quent the nightclubs. But if you're Sunday, 27, Also in August, Centennial Park is On June looking for a relaxing place to have a A sign visible from Highway the location for Kempenfesl, a three- is hosting drink with friends, try the patio at 400 reads "Destination Barrie. It's Base Borden day arts and crafts sale, one of the Tiffs, also located on Dunlop Street. largest in Canada. Where I Want to Be. an Armed Forces Day Apparently, so do a lot of tourists. But you won't find any waterslides In fact, Barrie is a hub of activity in and Air Show. The or roller coasters in Barrie. ungry? Well, Bayfield the summer months offering every- H "What we lack in actual physical event runs from 9 a.m, Street is a fast-food haven. But for a thing from waterspoits to concerts. attractions we make up for in events," p.m. the cost is good burger in a sit-down restaurant, Bonnie DeWitt, general manager of to 5 and said DeWitt. the Barrie Visitors and Convention try Weber's Downtowner or $3. If you're a car enthusiast, the Bureau, said people come to Barrie Goodfellas. Both are located across Automotive Flea Market is held in because it offers everything a big city Get there early or from Centennial Beach and their June and September in Oro Township. does but without the hustle and bustle. patios offer a relaxing, breezy atmos- stay over In Barrie; last If you're planning to stay over, "It definitely is a getaway because phere. Barrie has numerous hotel chains we're only an hour from Toronto. You year's event saw a line- Concerts are also held outdoors at (Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, Best have all the amenities of a city in a Molson Park, a huge area that hosts up of cars 13 km long, Western) offering reasonable rates. cottage .setting, " said DeWitt. the Molson Concert Series. Last year's There are many activities visitors waiting to get into the Canada Day concert included, Brian But call for rates and information can enjoy in Barrie. Adams at Lollapalooza, an alternative before you reserve. Base. Local beaches and parks offer visi- music festival, also finds its way to Further information about Barrie tors the chance to swim and enjoy Molson Park in the summer. can be obtained by calling the Barrie other activities like windsurfing. water Another big draw for tourists is the DeWitt said the concert series Visitors and Convention Bureau at held throughout the Free concerts are annual Canada Day celebrations. Last appeals to everyone. (705) 739-9444 or Destination Barrie at Centennial Park. summer year's fireworks display drew over "It's unique because it hits so many at 1-800-668-9100.

Exploring the high and low roads

By Doug Lucas Coven Reporter

T he summer climate of the Bruce Peninsula, which is shaped somewhat hkc Italy, almost compares to the Mediterranean weather. The Bruce Tiail which spans a few miles contains some

spectacular scenery that hikers rave about. If you decide to hike at the Totennory end, be prcpaed for hill climbing. The Georgian Bay getaway Tobermory end is described as "the most rugged section of the trail for the lean and hardy." By Joanna Turcewicz Campground Resort are the largest Wijirfon is the next slop and is billed as the (latcway to and Lisa Langille campgrounds open all summer. They the Bruce peninsula. Head north on Highway 6 nil you sec Coven Reporters are both clo.se to the beach and enter- the sign for Barrow Bay and Lion's Head. tainment. Btinow Bay is sunounded by long, liec-covcred arms of But beware — drinking is prohibit- shoreline that almost create a land-locked lake which is a asaga Beach Provincial ed on the beach. Also, it's a good idea very popular fishing hole. w early, especially Park has holiday fun all year around, to gel there on holiday A few miles north, is Lion's Head a popular spot with pho- lor every budget. weekends to ensure a parking spot and tographers and xutists Ix'causc of its uiagestic view. Wasaga Beach is the longest fresh a place on the beach. Lion's head also offers facilities for camping. Other camp water beach in the world, running 14 Travel 10 minutes west to grounds include Crystal Lake Provincial Park on Highway 6, km along Georgian Bay. Collingwood and visit some of it's just below Tobermory. Wasaga offers a lot for visitors to attractions. Ferry rides are also available to the Georgian Bay Islands do besides going to the beach. Not only is Collingwood a small National Park, which is a famous for its vasc-shapcd rock Every evening, the largest nightclub town where the main street has cobble- fomnatioos, or Manitoulin. it offers north of Toronto, The Dardanella, is stone sidewalks, but also Blue The park is also known for having wild orchids. open from (May to September.) There Mountain.

is the Wasaga Beach Paintball In the winter, the mountain has Adventure where people can shoot some of the best skiing in Ontario. But each other in a war-games style with in the summer, visitors can take the ski paintballs. The Wasaga 500 Go-Karts lift up the mountain and come down on and the Wasaga Waterworld are also in the slide ride. Local advertisements ride mini bobsled that the area. If go-karts aren't appealing, describe the as a .'^000 feet of try swimming in the wave pool. twists and turns down waterslides, Wasaga Beach has some fast food concTCte track. Or try the places but there are also some nice also located on the mountain. restaurants for casual dining. On top of the mountain arc the The Hotel Waldhorn Restaurant has Scenic Caves. It is in a park-like set- a huge .selection of food to choose ting with nature trails, and. as the ad - for from, but specializes in European cui- says, "explore for hours see miles." sine. It also has a Beer Garden all summer long. The Villanova serves If you have a sweet tooth, stop by tho.se who love Italian food, especially the Candy Factory. Watch them make candy and some to take home. pizza. It also has a wide selection of buy fast fotxl ice creams and frozen yogurt. The Red CollingwcKxl has the usual Caboose has buffet style meals every outlets but on Sundays. Kelsey's has a fabulous all-you-can-eat brunch for evening and it also has take-out.

If you're lixiking for a place to stay, $5.99. If you're looking for a place to stay, Wasaga has many hotels, motels , cot- tages and campgrounds available. The Collingwood has a variety of hotels Wasaga Beach KOA and the Wasaga and motels. But, again, call for rales. Thursday April 8th, 1993 Cov«n Special Section

S i I 1)i:m s Tkankl (ii idk Great Summer Escapes

T ravelling doesn't always mean launching into the great unknown for

? a month. Sometimes it's just taking a ^^^^^^^^^V * I ^ quiet or three days off to pursue a : two favorite sport or catch up on your

i reading in some part of Ontario

• you've always wanted to experience. What could he better after a hectic inn ; week at work tlum a cozy country

• or exploring Ontario btickroads. Take a day, weekend or a week and visit a place you have always wanted to see but never had the time. Or somewhere you have passed through and wanted to enjoy at leisure. -p VT ET AWAY? Love TO ... BUT WHO HAS THE TIME? Read on and you'll discover THAT YOU DO. Coven has put together 10 week- ends TO help YOU get AWAY FROM IT ALL QUICKLY. It WILL TAKE YOU NO LONGER THAN FIVE HOURS TRAVELLINGTIME AND THEY ARE CHEAP. We THINK THERE IS SOMETHING TO INTER- EST EVERYONE WHETHER YOU WANT TO BE ON THE GO OR JUST WANT TO SIT BACK AND RELAX.

By Coven Staff

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For a winery tour with a twist, try cycling the Niagara grape-growing region.

P arms

The Ontario vacation farm associa-

tion is composed of more than 100 host farms (1-800-668-2746).

Individuality is the key and many will provide all meals, with farm- grown meat and vegetables, canned preserves and fresh-baked goods. Guests can simply relax or help with chores such as harvesting, poul- try feeding and milking. Some farms boast fiddle contests, nearby maple syrup-making, hayrides. and campfires. Rates range from $35 to $75 per room based on double occupancy. '

Covbii S'pei^f'ai'^Bcfib^' lii'ursday'Xpril 1st, iwV S Tl DIM 'S TrAN KI Gl IDK Eat, drink and be merry By Doug Lucas Ontarian Festival. Coven Reporter The Great Rendezvous Pageant at Old Fort William in Thunder Bay and the Medieval Festival in Orangeville, N ame your fascinaCion and salute early world history. Prescott cel- ebrates the loyalists during 10 in you'll find a festival to fit it. days The celebrations begin in spring. In July with a range of events, including

Niagara Falls, the season is welcomed the largest military pageant in Canada. in with the Blossom Festival. Ottawa There are native pow-wows at Manitoulin islands, has its own blossoms and greets their and Walpole and appearance with a 10-day festival. the Six Nations Reserve puts on a re- Maple syrup festivals abound too, with enactment of Indian history and culture sugaring demonstrations and pancake in a forest near Brantford. breakfasts. Then there are the fall fairs which Music creates another wonderful appear in almost every small town in excuse for a festival. The Guelph Ontario. In November, the Royal Spring Festival features performances Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto is by Canadian and international artists. the final fall fair of the season and you Summer brings the Parry Sound can see all sections of Ontario agricul- Festival of the Sound and the Sharon ture. Championship at Shelburne, with vals. In summer Toronto turns interna- Festival. Flora's festival offers The second-largest Oktoberfest in antique shows and parades. tional with Caravan, then transforms medieval and Renaissance music, as the world is celebrated in Kitchener Bobcaygeon holds a fiddle and step- its islands into the West Indies for well as more recent works. and Waterloo, with German bands and dance contest and a square-dance Caribana. The Folk Arts Festival in St. After years of struggle, the famous foods and maybe just a little German weekend. Two recent additions to Catharines features crafts from many Mariposa Festival in Barrie has beer. In nearby Niagara, wine tastings Toronto's music scene are several days nations, while the Highland games in reclaimed its spot in the summer music and a grapestomping contest highhght of jazz concerts and the Womad Fergus acknowledge the Scots heritage schedule. the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. International Music festival. with caber tossing. Highland dancing The biggest fiddling contest in Bala celebrates its cranberries at the If you want to celebrate your ances- and bag-pipes. French culture is cele- Canada is the Canadian Open height of the fall colors. try, there are numerous ethnic festi- brated each June in Ottawa's Franco-

Bed and Breakfasts Shopping off rooms with a different view the beaten track By Doug Lucas bed and breakfast so arrive, no Coven Reporter earlier than late atXenuKin and By Doug Lucas imported gifts and more. You can actually leave by mid-morning. Coven Reporter watch craftspeople create. If you don't have a reserva- There is also the Flora Gorge Park, s tayini! in a Bed and tion, try to phone bekwc drop- which features small caves, a waterfall, ping in. said C

it including brides and antique dolls. accommodate special diets, if make easier for the host, If you are staying for a weekend, check

they have a cancellation poli- "Show up for breakfast at out the Fergus Market which is located Elmira's Olde Town Village is a large cy and if they provide the agreed-upon time and beside the waterfalls on highway 6 and country store complex which is open

refunds. introduce yourself to other housed in an 1877 stone foundry building. daily. guests if your host is busy," You should let your hosts There is no admission or charge for Specialty shops feature quilts, food, said Cooper. know when you plan to arrive parking. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 antiques, clothing, toys and other items. "If you're staytftg more sitice schedules are ajftanged p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Kitchener's Market Square houses the than Gttt night, consider mak- based on attival tinies. Sundays. famous Kitchener Farmers' Market which ing your own bed. Stsne hosts "Call if your plans Nearby Flora contains century-old is only open Wednesdays and Saturdays. cbattge," said Cooper. dont make beds because tbey stone buildings which now house shops There are nearly 200 vendors who sell It is important to remember feel Uke they're intmding on that feature unique and unusual gifts. meats, fish, cheese, vegetables, fruit, that you are paying for both a yotJT private space." You'll find collectibles, fine art, fashions. baked goods and crafts.

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Call to action for L.A.

After four days of deliberation, the jurors in the Rodney King trial still haven't decided if the horrifying videotape of March 3,1991 depicts a violation of his civil righLs.

It's bard to tell which is more frightening, the incident itself or

the fact that it's talking so long for the jury to come up with a verdict. One has to wonder why the jury has taken so long. Arc they deliberating over whether King's civil rights were violated by the three officci-s or are they worried about how the city will react if they pronounce a not guilty verdict. What do you "The awareness of sexual "Sexual harassment and the jury have a right to be worried'.' The answer is an Does the harassment. They are SAC election. Becau.se no emphatic yes. Do the people of L.A. have a right to react like they think was the going nuts with it. Security one really thinks about it, did after the acquittal of the three olficers in the state trial? The answer, once again, is an emphatic yes. most interesting is doing a good job making no one really does any- If the verdict is not guilty, the people will have a right to be sure everyone is aware of thing. I just started in angry. The videotape proved the brutality of the officers towards development at it" February, so I don't know." King. They kicked, lx;al and pununeled him with little provi)caUon, Jennifer Brown Anna Zaccaria What law could he have broken that is punishable by severe beat- Humber this ing? Fashion Arts/Cosmetics Office Admin. It is wmng for the jury to find the officers not guilty, it's as sim- year? ple as that. The people of L.A. should react the only way that can affect the authorities — rioting. "The international aspect. "Dennis Hancock getting But, the rioting needs to be different this yeai' — it needs to be I've been in Humber for ejected. From the presi- done by a unified front. Last year's rioting did more bad than go(xl. "I believe it was the SAC two years and I found it to dential election to the Jim But, if anybody should be blamed for the rioting, it is the authori- election, the story was this Circus Side and ties. be really good year." Rose Show large and made me more The Governor of California, Pete Wilson, has ordered over 5, Grace Jose the guy streaking through aware about student's (XK) soldiers to help protect L.A. including some National Guard Advertising Media & the Pipe." members, the Marines and hundrcd,s of extra police officers. rights." Sales James McNairn Isn't prepitring the city for an onslaught like creating a self-ful- Gordon Richards. filling prophecy? Radio Broadcasting Systems Analyst The reasons for more riots? People have to know what is wrong with today's society. The Rodney King incident is just a tip "I didn't think anything was of the iceberg of problems between blacks and the police, "The international thing. Admittedly it's sad to sec blacks taking whiles out of their cars "I don't really know of any memorable this year." I've ,seen a lot of different and beating them up. It's .sad to sec people destroying each other's developments. Except the John Burry livelihood. But this is the only way for the rest of society to stand groups around the school, fact that Caps has been Radio Broadcasting up and listen. Malcolm X said this 30 years ago and it still needs to showing the way they live be ,said. busy every Thursday night and their culture." this year" hv Dixie Calwell Riaz Jaat Annus horribilus Cory Pioveson Electronics Engineering Music Ihe Humber College 1993-93 school year was full of firsts, scandals, and great achievemenLs. Upon arriving at Humber College, students discovered that the Students' A.ssociation Council (SAC) used over $4(K)0 in student activity fees to attend a leadership conference in sunny California. SAC representatives Dorothy Werner, Dave Thompson iind Dennis Hancock said the conference was hard work but they did not return with anything that would bcnedt the college. SAC also provided the college with the biggest scandal of the

year when it was discovered that presidential hopeful Dennis Hancock committed three offenses against the rules he helped estab- lish for presidential campaigning. All graduating students will be leaving Humber and stepping into the fiercest economic depression since the late 1930s. Prospects are few and far between and pec^le who arc lucky enough to find a job must constantly look over their shoulder for fear that they will lose

their job. Unfortunately, it is time (o leave Humber and enter the real world. Administration did not get away unscathed this year, either. In what truly is a sign of these recessionary times, the college brain trust decided a longer school year would be beneficial. At the same time, fmc programs such as Equine Studies went under the knife and were prompHy cut. Luckily for the 75 students in the Equine program, a proposal was made just this week to find a cheaper, more spacious area to hold the program. And finally, the men's basketball team, led by rookie and tourna- ment MVP ©"Neil Henry, won their third consecutive Canadian College championship in Regina, Saskatchewan. To threepeat in any sport is truly an accomplishment and Coven salutes the athletes

who made it happen. AH of us at Coven wish every student a happy, healthy and pros- perous summer and good look in your future ventures. "

Coven Thursday. April 15th, 1993

Computer talk Like father, like son by Carolyn T. Gallant

hy Glen Doyle When the incident originally The facts of the story should The phone never rings for me. My son and I share two phones, took place. CNN fell compelled not revolve around the death ol an answering machine, call waiting and a third parly line. But the As explosively and immedi- to do a ten-minute clip, which Brandon or Bruce Lee, but the phone never rings for mc. ately as the career of Brandon would seem only fitting, but after tact that wc as members of this So. the other night when the phone rang for the umpteenth

started, so did it end. viewing the report, you really society have been robbed not lime, I shut the bell off so it rung in my son's room only. 1 was Lee

studiously trying to do some homework, when I ca.sually glanced The 27-year-old martial arts have to wonder about the compe- once, but twice — robbed of the

at the screen and it said Private Caller — intrigued, 1 hoarsely said star, and son of the legendary tency of the crew. The report pleasure of enjoying watching a hello with my rusty voice. Bruce Lee was well on the way to opened with 'Brandon Lee, .son of gifted individual perform a skill

A mechanical voice said, "How would you like to have your following in his father's footsteps martial arts star Bruce Lee is which takes years to perfect. very own ccHnputer?" Would I? Well, there is a Santa Claus! The when fate stepped in and took dead'. That was it on the actual Whether you're related to voice continued: "All you have to do is have the IBM computer him away. death — the rest of the nine min- Bruce Lee or not, a martial art installed in your home at no cost. And once a day you must per- The upper levels of the martial utes were spent on the death of skill cannot be begged, borrowed fonn a small task, that being when you return home at night you arts realm is a small and select Bruce Lee, and the mystery and or stolen. It has to be earned. You check 10 see if the computer is working." group. To be a member, you not rumors surrounding it. must forge yourself of your own "What?" I croak at the brain dead voice on the other end. "You only have to possess great skill, If you think about it, you don't volition, and then and only then mean assignments could be mmpleted on time? 1 would be able to martial hand iii my work typed meticulously, OH MY GAWD! How fast but you also need to have the have to be trained as a journalist can you call yourself a

can the computer installer be here," 1 cry at the voice. proper credentials. to figure out which should be artist. Ah, but just a second here — there's more. "You can earn up to Being the son of the greatest given more coverage, a death that Brandon Lee has died. Killed

$10,000 a yeai," the voice drones on. "All you have to do isper- martial artist who ever lived was happened at the beginning of the during the filming of a motion a few sunple tasks each day on the computer and the com- fonn probably the best passport of all, broadcast day, or one that hap- picture. The essence of the event puter is yours to use for free." but Brandon Lee in no is death, loss, and sor- Now hold on here, don't lead mc on. Someone is actually going way rested on those lau- What made Brandon Lee special was row. to install a new computer on my cluttered desk for free and all I rels — he did what he not the fact that he tried to ignore When we think of have to do is see if it is working every day. Ah yes, silly me. I could to make himself this incident, let's not remember now — the few simple tasks. his father's influence, but rather niouthpiece. Still seeing in his own man. start conjuring up com- "What are they?" I howled into the that he accepted it. my cra/cd mind's eye, assignments polished and completed in a What made Brandon parisons, or start

neat bundle in the Out box. The voice rcpcatcd.'a few simple Lee so special was not the fact pened 20 years ago. Apparently retelling stories about Brandon's

: all you are requited to perfonn and the txwnpuler awaits still tasks are that he Uied to ignore his father's CNN is confused with the father and how he died young I for your approval for delivery." By now 1 aiu a quivering mass of influence, but rather that he term NEWS. and suddenly, but let's feel sor- anticipalit)n. The damned voice won't tell me what it is 1 have to accepted it. and used it to fuel his Though it is true that Brandon row for ourselves. hunger for success. was following the path that his For if all we get out of this "What do 1 have to do?" 1 yell hysterically at the voic^. "Don't With Brandon's untimely father had originally started, his leave mc dangling here," I said as visions of Dcjui's list and Honor tragedy is a cheap conversation death, coupled with the mysteri- death is news. The fact that he Roll dajiced in my head. The voice ended our a)nversalion abrupt- over a beer or coffee, then maybe ous circumstances surrounding died filming a movie is news. ly. Mercilessly it droned "if you arc interested in having a comput- the creative efforts Brandon and the incident, it obvi- The fact that a real bullet found er at your disposal, please call..." would seem Bruce were all in vain. A legacy its par- "Aw, shut up!" 1 yelled at the mouthpiece. ous that the media will have a way into a revolver for a has pas.sed away, a bloodline sev- 1 dialed the given number. "I'm sorry, the number you have field day. Stories, assumptions, ticular scene is news. ered. dialed is not in service. Please check the number or dial again." and comparisons to his fathers Unless Bruce Lee dug himself Perhaps the words of Brandon The hum of the dial tone brought rae back from my fit of hysteria. death are already taking over out of his grave to grieve for his Lee himself when talking about My vision of fmaliy completing an assignment on time was news reports. Are we really that son, the death of Brandon Lee shattered. Illusions of my name on the Dean's list — vanquished. his father's death and all the callous? should run as a story on its own. There is no justice, there will be reprieve, f muttered to rumors and conjecture surround- no For the past few weeks this If we could step outside our- myself as T wrote the next line with a pen whose ink was liecom- story has run rampant through the selves, and examine this situa- ing it should be a message to us ing more faint with each stroke. all when dealing with his: "1 wish news stations. CNN has led the tion, we would really be able to I can't even console myself by calling Itic voice and blowing pack in what can only be called sec the true essence of this unfor- people would just accept that it raspbeiTics in its ear before 1 slam down the receiver. Alas... "tly by night" coverage. tunate incident. happened, and leave it alone. Victims not freed from the threat of attacker

The following is a letter to the editor addressing an issue which is becoming all too familiar around campus — sexual assault.

Sexual assault happens no ers. At about 3:15, 1 packed up it but my friends, as well as my more than fifteen minutes prior to ly; (b) he attempts or threatens, by matter what time of the day or and was on my way home to resi- boyfriend, said that he may have his classes. Also, if he misses act or gesture to apply force to where you are. This letter is for dence. I no sooner got out the done it to others as well. So, the class, he will be kicked out of another person, if he has, or caus- all of the women out there who door when i saw the same male following week, 1 talked to cam- school and must seek counselling. es that other person to believe are strong believers in the saying, standing between the washroom pus security who took my verbal That's it!! upon reasonable grounds that he "It will never happen to me." and the fountain in our depart- report and followed it up prompt- It seems to me that the victims has, present ability to affect his I am a 19-year-old student in ment. 1 walked past him and was ly with a written report. were cheated royally. We have to purpose. the music at greeted marvellous salutation I program Humber by a As am taking Human live for the rest of the year in fear We feel the male should have College. 1 don't feel like I've led a of, "Hey you're sexy!" as interest Sexuality a general that we'll run into him somewhere at the least been thrown out of sheltered life coming from a town 1 kept walking. So did he. course, 1 figured 1 would bring it in the .school. This is unfair. Why school. Will it take actual pene- of 75,000 people. Throughout my Then I heard the comment, "Why up in class to arouse a discussion. should we feel that we must tration in order for the victims of life two sisters and I were don't you take off your top for To surprise another student in my my always walk with a partner or not either sexual assault or sexual taught by our parents that if we me?" Just then, 1 remembered the my class had been approached by go where there are few or no peo- harrassment to be protected? thought someone was following old 'cross the street' advice from the same male near the second ple. Most of all, what could hap- ! hope that by writing this that us, cross the street. If they fol- years earlier. 1 walked home floor elevators. Only this time, he pen to us when he has an hour to the victims all know that they are lowed you there, run to the near- using a different route than usual had asked her to perform oral sex kill between his classes or better not alone and that the perpeU^alor est house for help. However, in but this didn't stop him. 1 tried to on him while busily playing with still, how long does it take for a knows that he is being dealt with the case that I am about to tell go where lots of people were, but himself. Later on that day, she ran sexual assault to occur? Less than by the victims as well. I also hope you, there was no place to run. this didn't stop him. He followed into him again in the hall where fifteen minutes I'd say. that this makes other women in On Friday, March 12th, I was me from D wing of the music he a.sked if she had time for him Under Section 265 of the the College believe that sexual sitting in my classrcxim listening department all the way to the now. Criminal Ccxle of Canada, assault assault really can happen to you to class perform recitals. d(X)r of the school leading over to The shock came to us when is defined as: no matter where, when or how Throughout the hour and a half, I residences. Here, I ran into a the male was caught. Without us, A person commits sexual aware you think you are. noticed there was a male peering familiar face who I grabbed to the victims, present, a decision assault when: (a) without the in the window. Thinking nothing walk home with me. After this, 1 was reached to let him back into consent of another person, he The person who wrote this of it, because people often do that didn't look back to see what this the school with the understanding applies force inlenlionally to that letter chose to remain anony- when when we're performing, 1 pervert was doing. that he is not to talk to women, other person, dirccdy or indirect- mous. continued watching the perform- I pondered over even reporting and that he not come to school V "

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Graduating students have a lot to learn

by John Mlynarsky intangibles. desk is a lack of energy, a lack of thousands of others are going to practical experience in problem "1 would say it's 80 per cent enthusiasm," said Fast. "Look at look and they give up because the solving, budget planning and You're only weeks away from personal, 20 per cent technical," every job ad. Everyone of them competition is too tough." supervising people, even the graduation. You've spent thou- Fast says, describing the emphasis wants enthusiastic, self-motivated Pat Buckminster, manager for experience gained through student sands of dollars on higher educa- and proportion of the items on people. That wouldn't be in the Drake Personnel's Mississauga clubs. tion and a lifetime in classrooms. employer's wish lists. "Several (ads) if employers were seeing it." branch, agreed that "there's more Beyond working to improve Finally, you're ready to dazzle years ago, we were concentrating Fast attributed the disinterest promising signs" on the job front. yourself, Jocqueline Homes, employers with your ability and on specific skills. Now, I'm see- she sees in recent graduating "People have to be innova- human resources assistant for Tip embarrass colleagues with your ing the first paragraph of a job is classes as the result of a combina- tive," said Meeta Gandi, supervi- Top Tailors, where a number of skill. You're the Class of '93 and the interpersonal skills section." tion of difficult economic times sor of the Canada Employment Humber grads now are employed, you're a finished product. Right? In a good economic climate, coupled with unrealistic expecta- Centre for Students. "Be posi- said showing a genuine interest in Wrong. where employers are fighting tions, someUmes known as the tive." your job and concern for your "No, (graduates) are not a fin- over the same crop of graduates, "Generation X" theory. Being posifive and creative company's welfare will only ished product," said Karen Fast, tliey're more likely to concentrate The theory holds that the baby- means looking at the big picture, reflect well on you. Placement Officer at Humber's on finding recruits with strong boom echo, the generation said Fast. Too often, students con- "You have to be happy at North Campus, relaying what technical skills. But in tough spawned by baby-boomers, grew sider the full range of potential whatever you're doing," said employers are telling her. "One times, with 10 applicants for up in relative affluence. Now that employers which may be interest- Homes. "Realizing that at every

employer said that students every job, a positive attitude is members of the echo generation ed in a graduate's specialty. For level, it is a stepping stone to haven't learned to package them- vital to securing that all-important are setting out into the real world example. Fast suggested that legal where you want to end up."

selves." first job. and finding it a lot tougher than studies graduates not only explore Humber grad Jeff Taylor After 21 years at Humber, "Employers always have put a they had banked on, they're turn- the traditional avenue of sending couldn't agree more. Taylor, who seven of those years working at great deal of emphasis on attitude, ing away from the rigors of com- applications to law firms, but also joined Tip Top Tailors on a full- helping graduates to launch their more than anything else," said Jan pefition and are lapsing into a investigate opportunities with time basis only two years ago and careers. Fast said picking up the Hughes, Placement Officer at general malaise. insurance companies and mort- now helps manage the company's diploma is when the real educa- Centennial College. "Be aware of Giving up without a fight is no gage firms. Sherway Gardens store, tells stu- tion begins. Technical skill what your attitude is and what answer, said Fast, especially just In addition, Fast urges students dents to put in a solid effort from acquired in a classroom setting is you show to people by your before graduation. to broaden their life skills through the very first day. a base to start from. Yet, many words and actions. "I've never seen so many neat additional evening courses or vol- "Don't go in half-hearted," said students take for granted that they Unfortunately, some prospec- jobs coming through the system," unteer work, either in their own Taylor. "Commit yourself to your don't have to sell themselves to tive grads are sending out the Fast said. "There's not a lot of communities or through school job, 100 per cent." potential employers, as a com- wrong message. jobs, but excellent ones. Students activities. Employers look very Even if your only job is job plete package of tangibles and "What I'm seeing across my are going to newspapers where favorably upon candidates with hunting. The third time is usually the charm

by John Mlynarsky First jobs are bound to be filled middle of the river with water around all day. He wouldn't talk with clumsy manoeuvres and silly coming up to my mid-thigh and Jeff Taylor to me. He was really nice, but he It's your first time. You're ner- mistakes. Not to worry. Even sloshing into my hip-waders. Tip Top Tailors asst. manager didn't want to talk about the show vous, but after so many years of Humber's best had start to some- After shooting six rolls of film, I I marked up a pair dress of and he didn't want to talk about waiting, you can no longer hold where. went back to the darkroom and pants that a customer was trying Star Trek. I spent three hours fol- back. You're not quite sure just processed my first couple of rolls, on with the chalk we use to give lowing him around, avoiding his how you're supposed to it, so do Mike Gudz only to find that the developer instructions to the alterations you're a little tentative. But one Pliotography instructor dogs and trying to get him to talk was completely exhausted. department. Only, I didn't notice to thing is certain, you make up your I was covering me about anything resembling the kayak races Fortunately, I realized what hap- that there already was a mark mind to go for it, right here and in the Credit a Star Trek story. River held just about pened and I managed to save the about a foot higher up than where now and ... you nearly get fired, Dundas St. in Mississauga, for the last Finally, he took pity on me. I three rolls. I was marking. When the pants of course. had been Toronto Telegram. I was in the came back, the customer wasn't chasing him everywhere Karen Fast amused when the trouser legs and it was getting dark and his Humber Placement OfTicer went to just below his knee. Dobermans were hungry. As I One of the very first work- recall, what it finally took to get

shops I did, I thought I was Karen Bodirsky him to talk to me was to say, "It's extremely Farewell well prepaied for it. It Radio Journalism instructor my first assignment and I think was supposed to be a two-hour I trailed (William Shatner) they'll fire me." talk and I ran out of material in With this, the final paper half an hour. It was the biggest of the year, Coven Staff disaster of my career. bids farewell to technical

advisor Don Stevens. Mel Tsuji Don, who retires at the Television instructor end of April, brought to My first time on camera came Humber his experience at in January of 1978, one of the

the Toronto Telegram and coldest winters we've ever had. I in his own typesetting busi- was writing television scripts and ness. was being brought along slowly because I had no He shared with countless on-camera expe- rience. They sent me to fire in students the intricacies of a North York. Getting the pictures picas and points, fonts and was okay, but I was terrified at design. Media students Don Stevens the time, because I had never from several programs will done a piece on camera, plus the also remember the many times Don rescued crashed fact that it was about 20 below.

disks and saved projects lost in the computer. Geez, here I am in the middle of the neighborhood trying to get my faculties together, trying to From the journalism faculty and students write my script, trying to muster Thank you up the memory and the will to do my on-camera piece. And I could-

n't talk because it was so bloody .lOHN MLYNARSKY and good luck in your future endeavours. cold. No one said it was going to be easy — Experiences on your first Job can leave you feeling pretty small at times. " ,

Coven Thursday, April ISth, 1993

Escapade to Japan Mutilation Substance abuse shock practice Victimizing the fetus a positive experience! by Robb M. Slewari basic needs of the infant in terms by Janis Raisen dents, this experience was their condeiiineil of financial and emotional sup- first long trip away from home by A. J. Jenner Crack mythers. It's a term that port ... these are children that The hospiialily studcnls who and although Savard said home- is being heard with increasing won't learn sit Female circumcision con- to or how to walk. left lor their Japan adventure last sickness was not a big issue for regularity in Metro tinues despite an United and brings They're not going to be given the December are enjoying their some, leaving behind a boyfriend with it reports of growing num- opportunity to practice these Nations agreement against it, training experiences. or girlfriend was hard. bers of brain-damaged, difficult skills." said a Toronto community The co-ordinator of the Hotel "Some experience no culture to care for children. Statistics reports health educator, Canada that and Restaurant Management pro- shock, but the toughest element to But many professionals fear about 30 per cent or 1.5 million Of particular concern is a gram, John Savard, spent eight culture shock is leaving behind that these shocking stories shad- children in Canada fall into an at- practice which has been noted days with the students where he boyfriends and girlfriends," said ow other sub- in Canada, England and risk category. evaluated them as well as the Savard. stance abuses Somalia — female genital At one time it was These are chil- Kawaba Ski Resort conditions. "One or two said culture shock mutilation. This practice which adverse- dren who come Savard said that though the for them will be to return to considered safe to consume ly affect chil- from an crosses all social classes and students were pleased with the Canada they are so fasci- because dren. alcohol moderately religious affiliations, "unhealthy living conditions, they were dis- nated with the politeness of the said Hawa Aden Mohamcd, According to smoke ten cigarettes or less environment". appointed at having separate liv- people (in Japan) and the (exotic- who the Toronto High on the spt)kc at a Humber lecture last or take cold medicines ing quarters from the Japanese ness of the) food," he added. month. Star, crack "unhealthy" list students. The feedback from Hotaka during pregnancy. cocaine began is a home since Recreation, Mohamed who views the Savard said that the the company running grabbing head- custom as a violation of where a parent Japanese have a curfew and the the ski resort was positive, said lines in Metro during the mid- uses intoxicants. human rights, said is Canadians don'l, this was the rea- Savard. there 1980s and has increased to the Maderich points out that also a "very high rate of child at one son offered for their separate liv- "Actions speak louder than point where the Metro Children's time it considered safe and mother mortality because was to ing arrangements. words," said Savard. (He was Aid Society reports that 12 per- consume moderate amounts of this praciicc. of "I thought it was a little disap- referring to the return tickets to cent (more than 400 families) of alcohol, Thou(;h some cultures per- smoke less than 10 ciga- pointing that they're not mixed in. Tokyo courtesy of Hotaka, an its caseload involves crack use. rettes or form the liiual for religious a day take cold medi- I figured that there were some apartment rented for the students A recent study of 600 new- cines during pregnancy without beliefs because they think "it lost opportunities there," said in Tokyo and the new accommo- borns in three Metro hospitals affecting the fetus. it is (non-muLilation) is dirty and Now Savard. dations at the ski resort.) found that over 6 percent of known that even small amounts unclean," the practice does not Savard said most of the Savard said he found some of infants had been bom exposed to crossing the placenta can exist in the (the damage Japanese students were 18-year the Japanese ways of approaching Koran, crack. the fetus. Muslim religious text), she olds and their responsibilities restaurant work very different While the range of symptoms "Some of the learning disabili- were viewed differently by the from the Canadian methods. said. is broad, infants born to ties we're finding in Cultural beliefs vary. While many the schools, company. "They have a different approach crack users have been identified cannot identify believe the practice we them, but a lot The resort does arrange some to serving customers. They don't some as having low birth weights, of times it can traced increases fertility, others be back to mixed events where they have a have table assignments." small heads, organ damage and some form of substance abuse." believe "it brings bad luck if chance to socialize with the Here in Canada, each server is a learning and behavioural prob- "One in 10 children in woman is uncireumsized", Canada Japanese. Every week they have assigned specific tables to wait lems, but the effect on the child has some kind of hearing impair- Mohamcd said. In some com- gym night, sessions in English on, but in Japan, they use a team doesn't end there. munities, the ment," Maderich described. "Can taught by the Humber students, work system where everybody uncircumsized "The nature of an infant is that you relate that back" to woman has no right substance and monthly parties, said Savard. does everything. to bear you are totally dependent on the abuse? Yes you can." children or be the "Some students really recog- Savard said the way they m commu- adult to have your basic needs Yet Maderich said she is not nize nity. the tremendous cultural "dance around each other can be met," said Early pessimistic in the face of such Though she said she Humber opportunity that they have over confusing. It's important that the Childhood Education (ECE) daunting statistics, "we do know respected cultural traditions, there, while pursued less at it some Canadian students are doing the teacher Sally that many developmental delays "people must decide what Maderich. finding out it, about Japan," he way the Japanese students do "If the parent can't meet the in children can be prevented." good wc can carry on, what added. so it doesn't matter which is bet- bad we can discard." For many of the Humber stu- ter," he went on to add. Caring for cocaine children by Robb M. Stewart

With an increase in the number of children born to mothers who abuse crack cocaine, pressure is being placed on child care workers to adapt to the speciid care these children require. is in the Courses, like Humbcr's Early Childhood Education (ECE) pro- gram. are beginning to focus theijr student's attention on the grow- ing number of children who will require extra care from day care teachers. A recent issue of HigMScope, an American maga/tnc for teach- ers, points to a decade of research which shows that "good preschool programs have an effect on whether children go on to high schcxjl completion, jobs, higher education and independence" Mr — or become sch(.x)l drop-outs, or develop delinquent or criminal tendencies. There are few Canadian reports on the effects of crack on the After suffering the harshness of Winter, we welcome Spring development of children. But rcpoils from U.S. sources describe newborns who show signs of drug withdrawal. These symptoms eagerly. However, our joy can soon be over-shadowed if include irritability, restlessness, lethargy, tremors and vomiting. The we become victims of theft. In particular we urge you to symptoms, if found at all, Uist for two to three days. take precautions to protect your property. Longer lasting effects found in infants bom to cocaine abusing women include abnoru>alitics in k^havioural state, attention, muscle For your protection we suggest the following. tone, rcllcxcs and movement. These symptoms arc often markers for future development of attention problems, hyperactivity and lock BICYCLES should be secured with a proper bicylce learning or behavioural problems. and have some means of identification. We recommend you LIvia Salvati, an ECE student said she found there aren't many park your bicycle in the designated locations only; services available for lhe.se mothers in Metro. "It's primarily up to help, yet they rarely take the next step and Registration or Pool entrances at Beechforest Drive, and the mothers to get get help." Residence. She also thinks that "a lot of these children are entering schools, and teachers (working now) won't be fff^^ared." should be registered by plate number at MOTORCYCLES "Ctae of the focuses we have is not only teaching students all the the Parking Information Kiosk. Your existing parking per- different exceptionalities and bow they're caused, but also their rote mit will be replaced with a motorcycle tag. Seasonal motor- in assisting young parents," said ECE teacher SaUy Maderich. They act role model to the parent in terms of counselling in nutn- cycle tags may be purchased at the Campus Store Service can as a tJoru health and effects of alc(Aol and drugs." motorcycle areas are located at: Centre. Designated parking Salvati said that ber courses taught her how to tun a diagnosttc Pine Lane and Silver Bell Lane. inventory for testing children. "We are taught to assess didldn^. We will be able to take them one-oo~one and woric on developmental Parking Operations areas." "The tests deal with the children not with the problem, but with ideottfying what needs they (the children) have. Finding wbEdi strengths and needs they have." And working on than. ' " "

Thursday, April 15th, 1993 Coven

A star among us reflects on Canadian talent

by Heather Mason break into the business but says it was stantly want to recreate all-American fare probably when he got two lead roles back with guns, violence, and degradation. Munching on a pizza slice in a to back at Toronto's Tarragon theatre — "at "Quite often they are the antithesis of

downtown cafe, actor David the time the most prestigious theatre in what the artist is, " he said. Ferry reflects bitterly on the Toronto." In addition, as a Canadian Ferry hates to Canadian government's treatment of the Since then. Ferry has worked in all areas be treated as a "second-class citizen" in his arts. of the media, both in Canada and the own country.

"Canada seems to have a desire to sell United States. "It gets harder and harder to work here,"'

culture down the drain and that makes me Ferry, who just completed filming a said Ferry. "I would like to see some more angry. What makes me angrier though, is piece for NBC based on the Bambi indigenous Canadian actors in them,

that it seems that the artists in this country Bembenek story, may be recognized as the because we've got all the talent you need are getting more apathetic, not more stiff bureaucrat in the Claritin commercials right nere. activist." or more recently as the cocky prosecutor at Ferry's 2 1 -year-old daughter is follow- Ferry, 41, is one actor who is far from Stephen Truscott's Supreme Court trial in ing in her father's footsteps by studying apathetic. Also a teacher in Humber's CBC's Scales of Justice. film at university. Ferry is trying to prepare drama program, he has been in the business He says, however, that his best work is her for battle in a very sexist industry while for 20 years. Now, he fears Canada's film, that which young people raised on advising her to pursue her goals with the television and theatre industries are break- American television would not recognize. same passion and commitment that drives ing down. "They don't know good actors, they him. He speaks with passion about Canada's know stars. Many stars have limited acting Because of the heavy emphasis on men, missing cultural identity and being ".sold ability as far as I'm concerned," said Ferry. violence and sex in film and television. out" to the Americans. For him, success is paying off the mort- Ferry said he would rather see his daughter of the finest actors in his "Some the world gage on Riverdale home, keeping a behind the camera than in front of it. are Canadian," .said Ferry. "You get a qual- good profile in the business and being For himself, however, being an actor ity of theatre here that's internationally happy with himself and what he's doing. gives him the opportunity to express him- thai." good but we don't celebrate "I'm a good example of top working self. "(It's about) getting to make people

" HEATHER Ferry came out of the nationalist theatre actors, he says. "I'm not a star, just some- MASON cry, laugh, think. Getting to speak beautiful movement of the 1970s when Canadian one who works a lot." Famous Ferry — star of Scales language," .said Ferry. actors and playwrights were in the lime- Although admittedly Ferry would love of Justice and Claritin commercials, It is also a way to act out his fantasies. light. "That has affected much of who I to be a star, he says he's too old, too opin- David Ferry, speaks out on the "It's a healthy way to fight off neuroses, am," says Ferry. ionated and doesn't have the right look. Canadian movie industry. he added with a smile. Bom in St. John's, Nfid., Ferry became "Gordon Pinscnt said to me once, 'any- between projects, Feny Ferry says this is because of the "recogniz- Currently involved in theatre, reluctantly, through his one can become a star. You just have to be usually puts in long hours. ability quotient," meaning actors who parents ran an amateur theatre willing to who compa- walk over anyone and anything Between acting, writing, directing, appear in American television are more ny. that gets in your way,' and I don't have that teaching, he always has something to do. desirable because they are more often rec- Although he lacked interest at first. quality." he said. But, he is never too busy to v(x;iferously ognized by audiences. Ferry soon realized he was talented and only time that is a problem for promote his country's film and television The "It is yet another part of the loss of auditioned for the prestigious National him is when he is overlooked industry and talent. Canada," said Ferry. "Unless you get a rep- Theatre School. He was the first because he is Canadian. utation on American TV you don't count." "I want to protect and defend my right Newfoundlander ever accepted. The CBC, for example, auditions for its At the same time. Ferry said, Los to work here freely." he said. His voice ics' in Los Angeles. Angeles is "Sodom and rose slightly as he explained that the frame- Gomorrah in an artistic work of the industry is already coming sense. Everything down apart at the seams.

there is about appetiranccs, "You will (still) be able to work here but

not subsliincc. what kind of material will it be ' Who will The worst part of the be controlling the material and what kind

business is dealing with the of stories will be told?" Will they be stories "inindle.ssness" of the peo- about another culture's experiences, rather ple in power, said Ferry, than stories of the Canadiim experience ?

ike producers who con- Not if David Ferry has anything to .say

about it.

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Home movie feel to Calendar

by Paul Mercaiio tered photographer thoroughly like- the film making it seem more like a able with his witty chann which hides home movie. Ashot Adamian. who Filmed un j tight hudgcl ol all the pain and guilt which occasion- plays the Amienian tour guide, has a time and money, one would ally surfaces. It is truly heartbreaking curious role since his words have to think the latest film by to sec him retreat behind his camera, be translated throughout the entire Toronto's Atom Egoyan might not watching as his wife slips away from film as he describes the history behind the Annenian churches. measure up to his usual standards. But him . Khanjian said the information what makes Calendar an amazing feat The more serious themes in the Adamian gives in the film was the is that it shows no signs of being film are also balanced out by kind of history that is passed down rushed, and is arguably Egoyan's best Egoyan's acting. The story is simple from generation to generation. film to date. yet thoughtful, and although it runs its "What he said was neither wrong "It's really a tremendous honor to inevitable course, it is emoUonally nor made up," she said. "It may not be present (my film) here," said Egoyan, potent. historically correct, but he gave a who attended the premiere at the Some people may draw Woody- folkloric sense to the places." Cinematheque on April 2. Mia comparisons, but Egoyan assures Egoyan described the two weeks Egoyan also plays the part of the the audience it is just a story, not his filming in Armenia as a "whirlwind" Armenian-Canadian photographer. life history. experience that amazed the Armenian He is sent to Armenia to take pictures said it was a unique Egoyan film crew he used. of 12 ancient churches to make a cal- experience to fibn in Armenia "It was a complete surprise to endar. Egoyan's wife, Arsinee because there was no set them," he said. "One of the great Khanjian, also plays his wife and script. Many of the scenes were things and one of the tragedies of the translator in the film. developed as the cast and crew drove Eastern European block is that they It traces the breakup of their mar- to the different church sites. (used to) have so much time to make riage through the photographer's "It was a very strange project," their films which is why those films flashbacks. said Egoyan. "We knew within the are so special. But now, of course, as The photographer's methodical, structure (of the story) that the rela- that (economic) system has crumbled, mechanical approach to taking pic- tionship (between the husband and they have to apply western methods tures is much like his approach to life: wife) would break down. But as to of film making, and they're just not COURTESY PHOTO he simply goes through the motions what happened in those scenes, we used to that." Armenian emotion — Arsinee Khanjian and of living. Although the film is visual- improvised that." Egoyan also stressed the impor- Ashot Adamian star in the movie Calendar, ly beautiful, the real treat is Egoyan's That improvisational feel to the tance of the Cinematheque theatre to an emo- performance. He makes the self-cen- dialogue lends an element of reality to "our sense of film history. tional tragedy filmed in Armenia. Lenny Kravitz: Going his own way

by Rob Wiikowski recording studio at his vacation melody. His songs are simpler-he his marriage to Bonet deteriorat- daughter. Flowers for Zoe.

resort. He has fallen in love with prefers not to jam them with all ed. While working on Mama Said On the new album he wrote a

"If you want it you got it/ you the quiet Bahamian island called the high tech "crap". he went through an emotional song called Sister which is a just got to believe/ believe in Eleuthera. On the album there is a There is a rich texture finely period with his divorce, being a touching song about a friend from yourself," sings Lenny Kravitz. song called Eleutheria, reflecting spread throughout the album. In father for the first time, and han- Los Angeles. The lyrics encour- And that's what this American Marley's influence on him. The making the album Kravitz is dedi- dling the new publicity. He dedi-

age her to make it through the musician has done, grabbing pop- song is laden with cliches but it is cated in demanding excellence. cated the subtle album to Bonet

ularity while critics chew him up. a surprising, pleasant, funky He says it's part of the reason why which includes a song about his rough times she's going through. His latest album Are You hangout tune. The island has

Gonna Go My Wav may be his impressed Kravitz so much that best creation yet. Released on the song was to be the title track

March 9, the album had skyrock- on his current album, but his eted into second on HMV's album record label thought that some chart last week. This success people might not understand comes in defiance of critics who "Eleutheria". call him ignorant and retro. In Kravitz has been criticized for typical Lenny fashion, the first not establishing a musical persona release is the title track which is of his own. But if you listen to packed with a powerful guitar riff his albums you can hear the matu- and a free-crazed atmosphere. rity develop into a soulful kind of Eatery and Sports Bar With each album Kravitz has rock. There is definitely a clear taken a new perspective to his Kravitz style that's heard in com- music. During the production of bining an old style to new music. Rock & Roll Your Way Into Summer the Let Love Rule disc he was in The hard working musician is love with Lisa Bonet {The Cosby tired of all the comparisons. Stash O'Neiirs presents Show, Angel Heart, A Different "I'm not singing about the six- LIVE EISrXERXATNlVIErsrX World) who he later married. The ties, I'm talking about now, I'm music was loving and dreamy, but from now, I have a vibe from that APRIL 18 The Carpet Frogs a good first album. During the era but that's it," he said in a period of his breakup with Bonet, Much Music interview. MAYl Rumble Seat Lenny bled his heart out in Mama The album has the right kind MAY 15 Full Moon Fever Said. of attitude. There are songs like His current album has turned Love In Your Heart and Come On Coming April 24 & 25 Stash 's Spring Classic to a late 70s early 80s soul music, And Love Me that get things SLOW BALL MIXED and dare I say a Motown sound? kicking. Then if you're in the Entry Fee The new material reflects some of mellow mood, smooth songs like $1.50 CASH $$ PRIZES his major influences. Listening to Black Girl and Heaven Help con-

the new cuts you can hear the jure up blissful peace. The more

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will have finished building a Eleutheria and its high-pitch Thursday, April ISth. 1993 Coven Belly dancing at Lee^s Palace

by Todd A. Wonacoit album were on the album, so a luxury tour bus. They were in

there was no problem. After a diapers when 1 started played gui-

They're called Belly, and Ihey point I got really bored because I tar." .said Greenwood. serve up a stomach full of musical had time off for the first time in Lost in the shuffle are the goodies. six years while Kristen raised her Gorman brothers, Chris and Tom,

Fronted by Tanya Doneily kids. I've always written songs in one kx)king a little like Morissey (Throwing Muses, Breeders), the a pop vein compared to bands that and the other like Kurt Cobain of

Newport, Rhode Island group I'd been in before. I can't do The Nirvana.

have already soared to world- Breeders anymore. Kim's sister "It's her contract," .said Chris wide recognition. After excellent (Kelley Deal) took my place. when asked about being some- crowd support in the U.K. and They're recording an album in what secondary to the females in

two weeks atop the U.S. College San Fransisco right now and it the group. charts. Belly have returned to sounds great." "All the music is written by America, touring in support of And what are those Belly her. She is the songwriter and their debut release. Star. lyrics all about you ask? singer, she's the performer and Doneily, along with guitarist "It's definitely not political deserves the spotlight," he said. Tom Gorman, his brother Chris music. I wouldn't attempt to cram As is the case with many on drums and now-permanent politics into a song because I female performers, Doneily is bassist Gail Greenwood rolled don't think I could do it success- often viewed as a female into Toronto to play Lee's Palace, fully," said Doneily. spokesperson, a label she finds and for a change, the Palace was As is becoming the norm in uncomfortable attached to her and packed. Sold out, in fact. But it music, bands like Belly are get- her music. wasn't really a surprise to the ting lumped into "scenes", some- "It's not really important to me beautiful and talented Doneily. thing Doneily doesn't enjoy. (to be a role model)," she said.

"I think initially we had a foot "If we've been lumped into any "The people I respect are individ- in the door because of what I had scene, it's the Boston scene, uals, not anyone from a particular done in the past," said Doneily. which is absurd because none of scene. It makes me nervous when Doneily has had a storied us live in Boston. We're men- people come from a group and career in music, first collaborating tioned in the same breath as The profess to represent an entire gen- with her step-sister Kristen Hersh Lemonheads, Juliana (Hatfield), der." in Throwing Muses, then in a side and Throwing Muses, but that's Opening for Belly on the cur- project with The Pixies' Kim Deal inappropriate since we don't live rent leg of the North American COURTESY PHOTO in The Breeders. But now she in Boston." tour are Washington D.C.'s A Belly full — Tanya Doneily and the Gorman brothers are devotes her musical talents solely Bassist, Gail Greenwood Velocity Girl, signed to the ultra- Belly. They performed for an impressed crowd at Lee's Palace April 8. to Belly. joined the band for the U.K. leg cool Sub Pop label. "We had come to a boiling of the tour has and now joined on One refreshing fact about You Canadians are so funny, I New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark point, Kristen and I, where as a permanent fixture of Belly, Doneily and company, who love Canada." and play the wicked Glastonbury Throwing Muses wasn't fun any- and she said she couldn't be hap- recently appeared on Late Night Judging by the throng at Lee's and Finsbury Park festivals, both more, it was just getting unpleas- pier. With David Letterman, is a pro- Palace last Thursday, we hosers ant," she said. "We were getting "I'm happy to be playing in a Canada attitude, something most in England. And what about a love Belly. Belly will continue to sued by two people, song-writing good band. I'm 33, .so I've been import bands lack. tour the United States before Belly full on Lollapalooza ... keep issues became a struggle and around forever and I'm the "Canada has the funniest com- departing to Japan, Australia, your ears open. some issues became really tired. Grandma of this group. The edy in the world," said

Song-writing was never an issue music is awesome and 1 have Greenwood. "SCTV is the best to the end. The two I songs had complete freedom to do anything show in the world. Joe Flaherty is taste of Universal Honey written for the I I A Real Ramona want and get to ride around in the best ... I want to marry him.

by Julit' WcecJcn il live." He added, "We're doing

it right this time." Thf. Pursuit of Happiness According lo Sinclair, The (TPOH) miahi bo on (he Pursuit of Happiness experience

"Downward Road" Ihesi." days, gave them a good ov^-rview of but two former members arc how the music business works. taking on the univcrhc. "Musicall), TPOH ha,sn"l Singer Leslie Stanwyck and intlucnccd mc," said Stiinwyck, bassist Johnny Sinclair, both whose influences include Ella formerly of TFOH, alons? with iMfygerald, Palsy Clinc and early guitarist Rolwrto Bartolucci luid David Bowie. drummer Crcighton Doanc, Stanwyck said that working formed Univeisitl Honey, a band with Moe Berg mid TPOH was who came to life in the spring of a great experience and benefi- •92. cial for gaining exposure. The biuid has released a self- "People notice .similarities titled CD, showaising the single between (Universid Honey and

J. J. Muggs "Find Yourself.'" TPOH), but I think that's

"(The single is) doing givat," t)ecause both are |X)p/rock," she

.said Sinclair, "it's being played said. Your Fun Spot all across CimtKla." Univcrsiil Honey appears on Summer After Sinclair Intrcpid's leaving TPOH, Joni Mitchell tribute and Stanwyck had formed the album, JSatk to the Garden, cov- band Loud Factory. They tried ering the song "Carey."

to achieve the same type of "We all love Joni Mitchell," snowballing fan-base they had .said Stanwyck, "I think she's a had with TPOH with then new genius. Doing one ol her songs

band, but were unsuccessful and was a thrill and to have it D.J's AND DANCING MONDAY TO SATURDAY the band disintegrated. recorded was a thrill." With Universal Honey, they The cover is "definitely recorded first and then began Universal Honey," said WOODBINE CENTRE headlining for bands such as Stanwyck. The Gravelberry's. The band has already record- **T1>e sole purpose of the ep ed a full-length release, The 674-5450 was to get people to hear the Magic Basement. According to band," explained Sinclair. "It Sinclair, they are still looking

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Coven Opinion Editor, Paul Briggs, Clemens and Frank Viola, it has many other teams. son to last; former Jay Tom no pitching. Outlootwith staff aces Kevin Henke has to avoid signs of picks and pans the ALfor the '93 season. Detroit Tigers Appier and David Cone, the rota- decline in his closing abilities. AL EAST Milwaukee Brewers Keys to success: free agent tion looks in good shape. George Problems: the rotation, which signing Mike Moore must adopt Brett provides the leadership and was unimpressive last year, has Toronto Blue Jays Keys to success: Cal Eldred staff ace role, Cecil Fielder veteran savvy. lost Jose Guzman and Bobby Keys to success: IB John must put up similar numbers to should provide his usual 40 HR Minnesota Twins Witt. They were replaced with Olenid must have a solid offen- last year's; Pat Listach can't fall 1 15 RBI. Keys to success: Dave aging Charlie Leibrandt and sive season to solidify the lineup; victim to the sophomore jinx. Problems: rotation full of also- Winfield has to have the same fourth-starter-at-best Craig RHP Juan Guzman must stay Problems: loss of staff ace runs, powerful lineup full of effect on the Twins as he had on Lefferts. healthy to realize his Cy Young Chris Bosio leaves rotation any- strike out hitters, relief pitching. the Jays; Kevin Tapani must Outlook: the Rangers have lots potential. thing but spectacular: loss of the Outlook: Tigers could beat any become the undisputed ace of the of power with Jose Canseco, Problems: defense at third. ultimate Brewer Paul Molitor team on a given day with their staff. Dean Palmer and Gonzalez. To Outlook: Most experienced rota- takes the heart and sole from the power but that is their only hope Problems: left side of the compete, the Kevin Brown led tion and overall team speed will Brewers. for victory. infield is questionable with the rotation must pitch beyond their win the Jays a third straight divi- Outlook: Slim chance, if any, AL WEST loss of dependable Greg Gagne; talent. sion title. of winning division, unless Teddy Chicago White Sox rotation not deep enough to win Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles Higuera comes back to win 30. Keys to success: Frank consistently. Keys to success: Ricky Keys to success: young rota- Cleveland Indians Thomas has the ability to carry Outlook:Tw'm& are hard to Henderson has to put his mind tion must realize great potential, Keys to success: CF Kenny the team on his shoulders and count out of pennant race because into the game for these guys to IB Glenn Davis must be the #4 Lofton must lead team with speed should have another good year; they always seem to be competi- win; get the ball to Dennis hitter he was in the NL. and offense, RHP Charles Nagy Wilson Alvarez and Alex tive. With Tom Kelly at the helm, Eckersley. Problems: RHP Rick Sutcliffe has to have another great season. Fernandez have to mature into they have a chance to win. Problems: the ace of the staff is too important to the rotation, C Problems: thin in pitching, solid starters. Seattle Mariners is 36-year-old Bob Welch; mid- Chris Holies can't throw out run- especially after the spring - Problems: Dave Stieb, slated Keys to success: starter Randy dle infield consists of Mike ners. tragedy involving three Indian as the fifth starter, is coming off Johnson has to harness his power Bordick and Lance Blankenship Outlook: solid hitting lineup pitchers. two injury plagued seasons. to cut the down the number of — hardly an experienced duo. may lead them to the division title Outlook: last year they showed — Gene Lamont has not proven his walks he issues; a team accus- Outlook: the A's still have a if young pitching can be consis- their potential with good second managerial prowess. tomed to losing must adjust to the potent hitting lineup that, and tent. half but still very young and short — New York Yankees of starters. Outlook: solid at every posi- demands of sore loser manager super manager Tony La Russa tion including relief pitching. Lou Piniella. could give this team a fighting Keys to success: fourth and Boston Red Sox Should win division behind the Problems: catching, erratic chance. fifth starter must emerge, Danny Keys to success: newly ace pitching of Jack McDowell. pitching staff. California Angels Tartabull has to produce more acquired Andre Dawson and Ivan City runs. Calderon must produce majority Kansas Royals Outlook: should improve Keys to success: rookie Tim Problems: relief pitching, of offense; Roger Clemens must Keys to success: Felix Jose has immensely under Piniella. Staff Salmon needs to show us why all to be an effective clean-up hitter; the potential the fuss him; catching (Matt Nokes can't field start 80 games. has to dominate surrounds Mark Marie has the position). Problems: relief pitching, team Gubicza to have a good opposing hitters. Can't say Langston and Chuck Finley must year. Jr. Outlook: three quality starters speed and defense, depth in rota- enough about Ken Griffey, pitch like they are capable of Problems: is in Melido Perez, Jim Abbott and tion. catching Texas Rangers pitching. mediocre at best; middle relief; everywhere. This is Jimmy Key may keep them in the Outlook: this team may win a Keys to success: Juan Problems: outfield doesn't with pennant race until September. lot in quirky Fenway but after match up too Gonzalez must have similar sea- a major rebuilding project here.

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