See Lords See Lighthouse on page 43 on page 38

VOLUME XL, ISSUE 16 MARCH 26, 2013 DC brings pub night downtown

Josh Santos

A NIGHT OUT: Cody Lamb, the director of Development and Innovation for DC, and the president of the Social Science and Humani- ties Student Society, Vinayak Ethiraju get competitive over a game of pool at the off-campus pub night. Story on page 16. Former GM calls for change Manjula Selvarajah Rachel Calvelli and the SA board chair impeach the president. Cook felt that it Calvelli, meanwhile, defended the The Chronicle Jeff Everingham the opportunity to sit was the role of the president to try to re- need for stringent processes to ensure down and share his thoughts. solve such conÀicts at the earlier stages. student money is well spent, while rec- In a move that surprised staff and ob- He said neither responded to his of- Calvelli acknowledged in an email ognizing that these may need work as servers, David Cook, the general man- fer. to The Chronicle that the turnover was they may be negatively affecting the stu- ager of the DC and UOIT Student As- Board chair Everingham did not re- higher than partner organizations, but dent experience. sociation, resigned a mere three months spond to The Chronicle’s request for said it is being worked on. Sitting tie-less at a neighbourhood into his tenure. an interview. President She pointed to efforts Tim Hortons, the former GM is con- A former VP of Information Technol- Calvelli replied, declining to hire good replacements, structive in his feedback. ogy at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, he to comment on the details It was really a bro- create additional roles and He sees an opportunity to restruc- has over 30 years of management expe- around Cook’s departure, ‘ken organization from the recent hiring of an HR ture the SA so that the executive team is citing con¿dentiality specialist as ways to pro- working on more advocacy and student rience at a diverse set of companies and so many different per- charities. around human resources vide some relief. engagement as opposed to administra- In a sense, the surprise may be ex- matters. Cook pointed to spectives. As per the former GM tion. tended to Cook himself, who until that unresolved conÀicts, high and validated by students The recent handling of the U-Pass in- morning had been going full-steam at staff turnover and low ’ grumbling on social media, crease validates this idea. the job, despite having concerns about staff morale as signs of an David Cook certain processes at the SA The U-Pass fee was increased by the work environment. organization that needs seem mired in bureau- 16 per cent over three years with what “It was really a broken organization to change. cracy. As an example, an some considered as little ¿ght from the from so many different perspectives. “Literally, in the time I was there, I SA risk management committee needs SA. There was so much that needed to be had 17 or 18 people come into my of- to approve funds for special events stu- The UOIT undergraduate student done,” he said. “I was there 16 hours a ¿ce, close the door and break down into dents run. governor Zaid Keldani contacted The day, which is OK if the staff is on your tears,” he said. “They were frustrated The process is considered lengthy, Chronicle after a reading an article on side, but then it started to get personal..” with the organization and each other.” with a lot of unnecessary back and forth, the U-Pass to say the SA team had not “I have spent 35 years as a senior ex- The SA has been plagued by staff de- which in some cases causes the event to made any effort to get a united voice to- ecutive, doing a lot of good things, and partures, HR complaints and conÀicts be cancelled. gether before going into key meetings I was really concerned about my own that seem to play out in the public realm “It is also a very wasteful process, on the fee increase. reputation,” Cook added. – as experienced by attendees at a tense when you consider that there are four The former GM mentioned that after SA annual general meeting in the fall people who meet every day to deal with See SA on page 3 he resigned, he had offered SA president of 2012 that discussed a resolution to these issues,” Cook said. 2 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Students await upcoming trial date Thousands of dollars worth of laptops were stolen

Courtney Morin Thomas Lynch tried urging stu- The Chronicle dents to keep their belongings safe at all times, but important Two students have been ar- recommendations don’t always rested, charged with theft and stick. released on bail after a stream “We were doing everything of thefts that left many UOIT that we could to stop [the cul- and Durham College students prits],” said Lynch. without a laptop to call their “I know the university and own. The case will go to trial the college were doing blitz the ¿rst week of April. memos to warn students not to Between November 2012 leave their laptops unattended and January 2013 thieves stole - but despite that, people are thousands of dollars worth of creatures of habit.” laptops and backpacks from Campus Safety called in the various locations around cam- Durham Regional Police to pus. Campus Security and Dur- help, but campus security su- Courtney Morin ham Regional Police worked pervisor Bram Samaroo carried diligently to stop the thefts out much of the work out. Sa- STUBBORN STUDENTS: “Recently, there have been thefts in this area. The from continuing. maroo watched countless hours On Jan. 30, 2013 at about of campus video footage to nar- CRWC strongly recommends you lock up your possessions in one of the day lock- 6 p.m., a male matching the row down a list of suspects. ers”, reads the sign that hangs over the unattended bags outside the Flex centre. main suspect’s description en- “When he had a few min- tered the north campus Flex utes, he was going that extra of arrest were limited.” er, and arrest them. They would the key campus security needed Centre and was followed by a distance, trying to follow the Campus security can only need to take action at the same to have Durham Regional Po- male matching the secondary path of the videos,” explained apprehend a suspect using a time and in the same location lice join the investigation. suspect’s description shortly Lynch. citizen’s arrest. at the crime committed. Durham police teamed up after. Durham Regional Police “It was a priority to identify “For us to approach them Shortly after the investiga- with campus security in late arrested both suspects at the who was taking the laptops,” and say ‘wait for the police,’ tion ended the restrictions on a 2012 and put together a team of scene. said Samaroo. it can get a little tricky,” said citizens’ arrest were altered. As plain-clothed of¿cers to further The Of¿ce of Campus Safety Being a campus security Lynch. “Sometimes it can get of February, the “Lucky Moose investigate the crimes. began to notice a trend in re- team, Lynch and his team could physical, and we want to avoid Bill”, stemming from the case UOIT student Rishi Bhatia ports of thefts involving UOIT only do so much when it came putting any of our staff, faculty of a Toronto man being pun- and Durham College student laptops starting in the fall of to catching the thieves. or students at risk.” ished for apprehending a man Azeez Patel have been charged 2012 and saw it continue into “The issue with us is that Another limitation campus who had recently robbed his with theft. winter 2013. we were a step behind them security faced was that they store, expanded the de¿nition They are currently banned The thefts were occurring at because they were going to could only apprehend someone to allow arrests “within a rea- from all Durham College and different locations on different different locations at different when a crime is witnessed. sonable amount of time” after UOIT properties, both by a days of the week and at various times,” he explains. Let’s say they saw the crime the criminal offence. trespass order issued by the Of- times. It was going to be dif¿- “Even though we had the go down on video – they Still, Samaroo’s ability to ¿ce of Campus Safety and by cult to catch these guys. suspects on video and we could couldn’t ¿nd the suspect at a narrow down the suspect list the conditions of bail placed on Director of Campus Safety probably see them, our powers later date, or even an hour lat- using video surveillance was the two men by the courts. DC rewards outstanding faculty

and part-time faculty,” said Harwood. “I’ve volun- teered at a number of different teaching and learning Harwood is a strong activities across campus as well.” Harwood works with several groups to help teach- believer in the ers develop and enhance teaching skills and tech- niques. One of the projects is Teaching in Community. This group brings faculty together a year at a time to community of teaching discuss good teaching practices. The program encourages faculty to explore and ex- periment with teaching and learning techniques. Michelle Munro She also does some facilitation with the eastern col- The Chronicle leges. She gets together with faculty from these col- leges in the spring for some workshops. Durham College teaching staff has an award-win- Harwood was honoured and excited when she ning mentor in their midst. found out she won the award on March 1. Virginia Harwood is a professor and program co- She said a part of the reason she believes she won ordinator at Durham College’s school of Justice and is because she feels strongly about helping her col- Emergency services. leagues with professional development. She is a strong believer in the community of teach- Harwood won the Sector Educator Award. This Neil Harwood award is given to the people who excel in teaching ex- ing. The Sector Educator Award winner won the faculty cellence and peer menitoring. EXCELLENCE: Virginia Harwood, a pro- The people nominated for the award make sure award for academic excellence in 2011. fessor and program co-ordinator in Durham She was given this award for her commitment to their colleagues and students are successful. College’s school of justice and emergency They not only mentor those in their own colleges learning and outstanding contribution to academic ex- but others regionally, provincially, nationally and in- services, won the Sector Educator Award for cellence. ternationally. her teaching excellence and peer mentoring. Harwood will continue her teaching excellence at Judy Robinson, vice-president Academic nominat- worked part-time at Fleming College while working as Durham College, and keep teaching in the community. ed Harwood for the award.Harwood has been teach- a law clerk at a few different locations. “I will also help keep students successful, and do ing for 1 years. Before working at Durham College she “Over the years I’ve mentored a number of full-time creative things in class,” she said. Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 3

SA head There’s a new student governor Leah Hanna communicate the issues stu- The Chronicle dents face to the board. defends “I deal with a lot of problems The Durham College board students come to me with, and of governors has a new student I can explain these problems member. well to the faculty,” he says. “I record Twenty-year-old Zain can be a better voice for them Sha¿que, a ¿rst-year student in order to make a difference.” Cont’d from pg 1 in the Computer Programmer Sha¿que says that although Analyst program, was elected Durham College excels in ar- “There was no strategy to represent the student body eas like academics and social on how they were going to to the board of governors for events, there is some room for discuss it,” Cook added. the 2013-2014 academic year. improvement in other aspects Calvelli disagrees: “Ad- Sha¿que, who attended high of student life. vocacy is one of our pillars school in the U.S., served as a “Right now, students say and remains at the top of cultural ambassador for the that there are not enough food our priority list.” USA on an exchange program spaces available on campus and She points to successes in 2008 and was awarded the that food is too expensive,” says like reducing the technolo- President’s Volunteer Service Sha¿que. “Maybe there’s a way gy enriched learning fee by Award. His involvement at to have that subsidized. Also, 200 and stopping the ac- Durham College ranges from maybe setting up timetables so cess copyright fee from be- mentoring students at the In- that students have more time to ing applied to DC students ternational Students Centre to get to their classes, since some- as proof of the SA’s efforts. hosting a weekly show on Riot times they have to go across Leah Hanna “The human rights issue Radio called Culture Shake. campus.” and U-Pass are on-going “I’m really excited to Sha¿que also hopes to get campaigns that will carry represent students,” says students more involved in pol- THE NEW GUY: First-year Computer Programmer over into the 2013-2014 Sha¿que. “I’m also excited icy-making by the board of gov- $QDO\VWVWXGHQW=DLQ6KDÀTXHVD\VKHҋV´UHDOO\H[- year with our incoming to meet the governing peo- ernors. “I know they do a lot cited” to begin his term as student governor. executive,” she said. Cook ple at Durham College and of surveys, but sometimes sur- suggests the GM report di- to experience their working veys aren’t enough,” he says. cent mark for answering the most. “I have a lot of expecta- rectly to the board (instead environment.”Sha¿que says “Whenever they make new question honestly to get better tions to learn a lot and to do of the president), be an ex- his experience with mentoring policies, maybe they could ask responses.” Above all, Sha¿que my best to do the job fully.” he perienced executive who international students is an as- students in their curriculum says the experience of his new says. Sha¿que will begin his provides stability year-to- set that will help him effectively and give them a small two per position is what excites him the one-year term on Sept. 1. year (because the elected of¿cials have a one-year term) and manages the op- erational part of the orga- nization. He believes that the UOIT remembers 10 years bylaws currently put too much power in the hands Jennifer Barr scrapbook/time capsule,” said Price.The of the president. Accord- The Chronicle scrapbook is still in the works, and won’t ing to him, by having both be shown until Sept 4 of this year. the president and the GM After celebrating 10 historical years in It will be created over the summer reporting to the board, Oshawa, UOIT is creating a digital scrap- and will be on the university’s microsite. there would be better bal- book to show off what it has accomplished. They’re thinking about having a real one ance. The university wants to show its years on display, but Price said it depends on the As he ¿nishes the last in the city, and all students, teachers, and donations and memorabilia they get. few drops of his coffee, he alumni are needed to help build the vision. If you would like to send in some of your stresses the importance of UOIT has been asking everyone to help donations, check out the website at www. realizing the power of the contribute to this event with old memo- uoit.ca/10th. Items will be returned some- student body: “Oshawa has rabilia from their days at the university Melissa Price time in April, according to the website.“It a knowledge economy… -- anything from acceptance letters to old is important to collect personal account of the shift is to a educational sport jerseys are needed. CRAFTY: Some of the donations our history for future generations,” said economy. There should be “So far we have had a wonderful collec- for the anniversary scrapbook. Price. “Imagine what future students will a great deal of inÀuence on tion of Ridgebacks memorabilia,” project say at UOIT’s 100th university when they behalf of the students. This manager Melissa Price said in a recent e- anniversary project, the university asked look at all the things we’ve collected this U-Pass thing should have mail. “[As well as] UOIT’s ¿rst admis- faculty, students, and alumni to come up year.” When UOIT ¿rst opened in 2003, been a no-brainer.” sion packages, photos of the construc- with interesting ideas to showcase the it had an enrolment of fewer than 1,000 tion, and of¿cial openings of each of our school. “We received over 1,000 responses undergraduate students. Now, theres over buildings.”During the early days of the and several respondents had suggested a 8,400. 4 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 TO CONTACT US

Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Greg Murphy E-mail: [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose Advertising: Room L-223; Ext. 3069 Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL PAGE E-mail: [email protected] Is the Student Association in disarray? Over the last year, the Student Asso- student opinions on related stories like agement of the reins of the SA that they ciation has seen a signi¿cant amount of the U-Pass and the elections are met can provide. turbulence, from high employee turn- with the same set of questions: “I don’t This means the debacle of the U-Pass over to an attempt to impeach the presi- know anything about that,” and the increase cannot happen again. Even if dent. more worrying one, “What is the SA?” the increase had gone through, it would In an interview on our front page, the In the last election, under 10 per cent of have been reassuring to see more ne- recently resigned general manager of the student body cast their votes. gotiation, more ¿ght, more resistance the SA points to systemic issues around The executive team needs to get out of and more lobbying from the SA team. managing personal conÀicts, the effec- the of¿ce and into hallways, club meet- The SA knew about the issue in the fall tive use of SA resources and a high de- ings and classrooms. The SA needs to and did not formulate a clear strategy gree of bureaucracy. These problems employ what marketers term as a push for mobilizing students. Even now, few have surely held the team back from versus pull strategy in communicat- students know the stance of the SA and making larger strides for the student ing with their audience – they need to what the organization plans to do next body. take their ideas to students, not expect with regards to this issue. So what is going wrong at the SA? them to be found. SA President Rachel “This year we had several large ad- This may be hard to decipher as the Calvelli said that the SA invested heavily vocacy campaigns such as FairHousing, student year comes to a close, given The association needs to invest in in their marketing department this year the U-Pass, Blue2013; as well as wins the he said-she said stories one has to transparency - better informing stu- to address this matter and has pegged it such as reducing the Technology En- trudge through and the closed-room dents of the progress made on key issues. as a strategy that needs work on 2013- riched Learning Fee by $200 for UOIT meetings. This paper has interviewed Using readily available, affordable and 2014. students, getting the ancillary fees SA members who have been forthright, easy-to-use technology, the SA could is- Finally, it should come as no sur- breakdown, and, stopping the Access hardworking and committed to improv- sue short blog or video updates through prise to anyone who has followed the Copyright Fee from passing through ing student life; and members of the their website and social media to update SA closely this year that there were un- to DC students resulting in a saving of student body who were frustrated with students on their progress. There was a resolved conÀicts between members of $14/student,” she said. the performance of the team. newsletter that attempted to do this, but the executive team that have held the Currently, a Durham College student Perhaps it is easier and more valu- it was too infrequent to make an impact. organization back. It is hoped that the pays $102.31 to the SA, over and above able to look at solutions. Besides, the SA may need to understand incoming team takes heed here and de- fees for the health plan fee, the dental So where to go in 2013 to 2014? that in a world where even 140 charac- ¿nes ways to move past disagreements plan, the athletic membership fee, cam- The obvious answer is to bring more ters make the news, press releases and and conÀict should they occur. Calvelli pus radio, the U-Pass and the Student relevancy to the organization by focus- long newsletters may not be the way for has acknowledged that the organiza- Centre. For a student over 18, making ing on important issues, especially ad- corporations to communicate with their tion has seen some conÀict and hopes $10.25 an hour minimum wage, that SA vocacy. However, perhaps a better place own members, especially a younger so- the hire of a HR specialist will help in fee translates to 10 hours of work. to start would be these three basic te- cial-media-savvy demographic. resolving some of the concerns here. Given that, it is hoped that the 2013- nets: increasing transparency around On the matter of awareness, it cer- The student body de¿nitely owes the 2014 team will grow on the successes discussions and decision making at the tainly does not help that the student over-worked under-paid executive team and learn from the failings of their pre- SA; growing awareness of the SA within body seems apathetic to the function gratitude for the work they do. For their decessors. the student body; and enhancing team of and goings-on at the SA. Several at- part, the SA team owes the student body cohesion. tempts by the Chronicle at straw polls of the most effective and powerful man- Manjula Selvarajah Charges for falling through ice

As young children our par- your weight. The man is lucky he was able cue. several precautions before do- ents tell us to stay off of frozen Making the decision to go to get himself to safety. Some I believe charging a fee is ing so. They can check with the lakes and away from fast mov- out on a frozen body of water people who fall through the ice reasonable. If a person choos- local weather report, and town ing waterways without supervi- is a risk with many unpleasant aren’t that lucky. es to go on the ice they must to see the conditions of the ice. sion. consequences. A phrase from Scugog’s be aware of the consequences. Especially if you are snowmo- Even as we aged our parents, Recently Scugog Municipal- Mayor Chuck Mercier from an They can fall through the ice, biling or ice ¿shing you should teachers, and emergency per- ity charged a man over $5,000 article written Marco Chown get hurt, disoriented or lost. bring supplies such as food, sonnel warned each of us about in rescue fees after he was out Oved of the Toronto Star said They can be given a bill for put- Àashlights, and blankets just the dangers of being on ice-cov- on the ice until dark. He be- the fee was to discourage peo- ting others lives in danger. in case you are stranded. You ered bodies of water. Whether came disoriented while walking ple from taking unnecessary People won’t be billed every should also make sure other you are snowmobiling, skating back to shore, and fell through risks on the lake and putting time 911 services are needed. people know you will be on the or ice ¿shing, you must always the ice into mud up to his waist. rescuers in danger. This bill only tries to deter ice and for approximately how take caution before stepping He pulled a ligament in his Last March 26 people res- people from going out on lakes, long. onto the ice. Air bubbles and knee while getting himself out cued from Lake Simcoe were taking risks. cracks can catch a ski, and the and to safety, before calling 911 charged $200 each to recover If a person is inclined to go ice can be too thin to support on his cellphone. some of the costs from the res- onto the ice they should take Michelle Munro

ditors:Sarah Aftab, Matt Anness, Evan Barr, dvertising sales: Mason Bergman, Jennifer Barr, Marielle Boutin, Jeff Budgell, Brent Olivia Butler, Ryan Colpitts, Connie De Camilli, Carabott, Joe Cotrona, Sarah Crookall, Kris Cuares- Matt DeCastro, Ashley Drew, Amanda Dube, Steve E ADuerr, Heather Fraser, Alissa Frauts, Colleen Gilroy, Kait- ma, Lauren Adams, Melissa DeGasperis, Michael Denault, lan Haddad, Luke Hamilton, Curtis Henderson, Matt Scott, Kimberley Earley, Makeeba Foster, Andy Ghaith, Amanda Amanda Sidaway, Brook Sitter-Mcclung, Rebecca Skelton, Graham, Leah Hanna, Jacie Houghton, Leila Kiani, Zach Caitlan Stafford, Nicole Taylor, Sean Teather, Jason Ware, Leveque-Wilson, Jesse Lyle, Alex Martinez, Matt Mcphee, Jim Wright, Konrad Young Adam Mercer, Courtney Morin, Erica Mota, Michelle Munro, Cody Orme, Jessica Rahman, Joshua Santos, Manjula Sel- dvertising design: Carson Barteaux, varajah, Madelaine Southwell, Melissa Walker, Chris Willis, Christina Boreham, Tara Burt, Bandon Camacho, Amber Van Wort Venessa Ferreri, Taylor Fowler, Mitch Grome, Scott AHarrison, Laura Harris, Taylor Hreljac, Mike Hufana, Abbie he Chronicle is published by the Durham College School of Me- Keeler, Sarah Kelly, Michael McFayden, Jevar Mike, Waheed dia, Art and Design, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario Naseem, Linda Nyakahuma, Miranda Parker, Brittany Ru- L1H 7L7, 721-2000 Ext. 3068, as a training vehicle for students dolph, Maria Sanchez, Liam Sanders, Jordan Smith, Katrina T Toyer, Rebecca Van Ek, Lyndsay Verronneau, Dan Yeats enrolled in Journalism and Advertising courses and as a campus news me- dium. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college adminis- tration or the board of governors. The Chronicle is a member of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association.

PUBLISHER: Greg Murphy EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose FEATURE EDITOR: Ginny Colling AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter

ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle March 26, 2013 5 OPINION School services to deal with stress

has since been ¿nding new campus that better suit their ways to help students ¿nd a needs or accessibility. Resources available for healthy environment or posi- The Pinewood Centre and Evan tive addition to their lives. Mental Health Services of Lak- “I’m facilitating a peer sup- eridge Health sees students students having issues Barr port group to offer non-pro- from DC and UOIT who are fessional counselling services,” dealing with drug and alcohol said Da Silva. addictions. Nobody ever said being a of what they need or want. We rection they want and need an She has been able to book a Denise Gould, a family sup- student was easy. Students are unravel that it’s more than just environment to talk that is re- room on campus with no cam- port worker for Durham Men- regularly having to meet dead- school stress.” spectful.” eras and window covers for pri- tal Health Services, provides lines, that shouldn’t be a sur- She speaks with students Keeley said peak times dur- vacy and con¿dentiality. The individual counselling for par- prise to anyone who chooses to and assesses what services they ing the school year for students aim of the group is to provide a ents and other family members take on post-secondary. require and refers them to the to check in with counselling ser- space where students can meet of youth and young adults af- But, the stress that results appropriate staff. The services vices are November and March and turn negative thoughts into Àicted with mental illness. from meeting deadlines and at the centre are completely when exams are approaching. positive thoughts. “What I think is so valuable making sure the money in- free for students, and con¿den- During these peak periods The idea for group support about it is that with mental vested in your future isn’t going tial. the wait time for appointments came to her when she didn’t health issues there is a repul- to waste is usually unexpected Cappon has also begun to or- can be up to two weeks. ¿nd services that suited her sion to treatment,” said Gould. and so is how students are af- ganize booths around the cam- Students who are looking for needs. There is dif¿culty man- “By educating and support- fected by that stress. puses to help promote health counsellors or services can also aging everyone’s schedules but ing the family while the indi- Amanda Cappon is a men- services available to students contact Aspiria. Da Silva has been able to host a vidual goes through the pro- tal health worker at the Health and remove stigmas. It is an off campus service couple of meetings so far. cess of receiving treatment, we and Wellness Centre at DC and Keeley said the majority of with a roster of employees and “Those who were able to can help the family become a UOIT. students seek support services it’s covered by student insur- make it loved it.” Said Da Silva. source of support.” An inter-disciplinary team for depression, anxiety, rela- ance. Students can contact Students looking to partici- Students who are interested including counsellor Dan tionship issues, school stress Aspiria to ¿nd a counsellor to pate in the peer support meet- in simply speaking with some- Keeley, psychiatric nurse Mary and various traumas. meet off campus. ings can join the Healthy Liv- one about the stress of school Alice Harvey and Cappon make “I deal with any issues that Natina Da Silva is a student ing Club on Facebook in order or any other issues in their lives up the counselling services at come through. Often people in the Child and Youth Worker to stay up-to-date on meetings can contact Amanda Cappon Durham College and UOIT. come in because they feel program at Durham College and other events being hosted by phone at 905-721-8668 ext. “I provide students with the they’re overwhelmed and un- and has a ¿eld placement work- by the club. 6514 foundations of support,” said derachieving,” said Keeley. ing for the suicide and crisis in- There is also community Or visit www.DurhamCol- Cappon. “Generally people feel their tervention line. support for students who are lege.ca and look into the differ- “Each student has an idea lives are not going in the di- The Healthy Living club and looking for services located off ent services listed on the site. Copyright laws no child’s play tage of it. Some have the intention of right about their claims. Game devel- ing the money these companies have Changes in making money and nothing else. opers and designers pay large sums of invested in these games, but they have Others go in with good intentions money and put many hours into creat- to be more clear and reasonable with technology should and would rather present their creative ing the games on the market. the people they target. minds to people willing to watch and It is fair for them to want a return Instead of taking action against us- warrant changes listen. for their effort and for people to re- ers that make pro¿t off of gaming vid- It’s becoming increasingly popular spect their rights. eos, gaming companies target every in gaming for gamers to record their own gaming What some game companies fail YouTube user who uses any form of footage and upload it to YouTube in to recognize is that there is a ¿ne line their game in a video. copyright laws creative ways. between enforcing their right to copy- Some produce videos just to express Including straight right and creatively their creative imagination in a way footage with reac- blocking what would they can’t in live action. tion commentaries, Gaming companies do not be potential direc- These individuals shouldn’t be pun- competitive matches tors, artists and even ished and included in the group of peo- Joe ‘want people uploading footage of between two teams game developers and ple just in it for the money. and innovative ani- their games to YouTube, claim- designers from pur- Blocking these people from produc- Cotrona mated video game ing that the user doesn’t have the suing their passion. ing their videos could set back poten- movies and series right to use the content for their Microsoft Studios tial directors, actors, game developers A lot has changed in the video game called Machinimas. own gain. has produced many and designers in their career, hurting industry over the last 10 years. High- A number of You- games, including the the very industry that the gaming com- de¿nition capture cards are affordable Tube channels and ’ popular Halo and panies are trying to protect. to the average gamer, computers are communities pride Fable franchises. These companies should follow in more powerful and capable of produc- themselves and even, in some cases, Recently they released their terms Microsoft’s footsteps and release terms ing high quality projects. make a living on projects like Machini- of use that clearly describe how users and conditions regarding creative use Companies like YouTube and Google ma, Rooster Teeth and Seananners. can use their content in videos. of their games. That way, people will offer an accessible outlet for people to Like the music and ¿lm industry, As long as the video clearly sepa- know what to avoid when uploading share their creativity with the world. these creative teams and individuals rates itself from Microsoft and don’t videos. With all these opportunities now are challenged to avoid violating copy- make any pro¿t, Microsoft won’t pur- The Internet is a great tool for cre- available, it’s about time for the gam- right laws with their content. sue legal action. ative sharing. It enables people in the ing industry to take the stick out of its Gaming companies do not want However, many other companies world to show their talents off to a butt and readdress the issue of copy- people uploading footage of their will go so far as to immediately request large audience and build experience in right laws and how they affect people. games to YouTube, claiming that the the removal of videos containing their certain ¿elds. Since the Internet became main- user doesn’t have the right to use the game content and even press charges It’s not right to force these great stream in the late 1990s, people have content for their own gain. against the individual responsible. people to stop producing their content been looking for ways to take advan- To an extent, these companies are This is not unreasonable consider- over unreasonable copyright laws. 6 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus New meaning to photographic memory

Cody Orme man Revolution — The Eye- The Chronicle Borg Documentary, Spence spoke to other “cyborgs”, one Canadian director and of whom had partly restored producer Rob Spence’s eye is vision from a computer chip considered one of Time Maga- placed in his eye. zines 50 greatest inventions, “The switch from being a and for good reason too. handicapped person who has Which is why Digital Cul- stuff added to a ‘superior per- ture and Media Lab along son’ is coming around,” said with other UOIT departments Spence, adding that people brought him to UOIT’s down- already enhance their features town campus to speak about through plastic surgery. becoming “Eyeborg”. Just like plastic surgery, Spence lost the use of his there are questions of ethics eye as a child in a shooting ac- that go into cybernetic addi- cident, but it did not have to be tions; Spence has experienced removed until years later. some of those issues. “It looked like the villain’s “The eye is supposed to be eye from Casino Royale,” said the window to the soul,” he Spence. said. “Not the window to You- Upon its removal, Spence Tube.” decided that instead of the Despite these ethical issues, regular route of a glass eye or Spence has managed to get eye patch, which he does use, some buzz around his eye. he called around to see if he Aside from being ap- could get an eye-camera. proached by video game pub- It took persistence, but Cody Orme lisher Square Enix to make the eventually he found some peo- Deus Ex documentary, and ple who would help him. The A ONE-EYED FILM MAKER: Rob Spence speaks out at UOIT about becoming the press that comes with hav- ¿rst version was made on his “Eyeborg,” a tribute to his own personal journey about receiving his camera-eye. ing a part of your body ranked coffee table. as one of the greatest inven- “It’s pretty much an elabo- tions ever, Spence has been rate toy for a one-eyed ¿lm seemed like something right should get a hook’,” said Spen- tached to his brain; rather it approached by a Bollywood maker,” said Spence. out of a movie. ce, adding a camera-eye is en- streams his vision on a record- director to play a villain with a For the Eyeborg though, “It’s similar to when some- graved in pop culture. er or laptop. However, in his cyborg-eye. He is also looking the thought of a camera-eye one loses a hand. They say ‘I The eye itself is not at- documentary, Deus Ex: Hu- into ¿lming options. Breaking through the stratosphere

Andy Ghaith Morris said the balloon was The Chronicle ordered online. “We ¿lled it to 14 feet in diameter. By the time Three students from Dur- it got to its peak height, the bal- ham College’s electronics engi- loon expanded to 40 feet,” he neering technologies program said. have built a device to go where The balloon then popped no other Durham College stu- and the device began its de- dent project has gone before. scent back to earth. “After the Adam Macdonald, Brad balloon popped, it was still at- Morris and Dan Nickleford tached to the device. It added built a device that would travel drag to soften up its landing,” 25,000 metres above earth into said Macdonald. the stratosphere. Macdonald is going to use The team wanted to mea- the data to make informative sure altitude and temperature graphs. as high into the atmosphere as Accomplishing the feat was they could for their ¿nal proj- done on a limited budget. The ect of the year. They watched students are each awarded $50 videos online, which inspired to put towards their ¿nal year them. “We wanted to send up a project. The money is paid ini- sensor that measured baromet- tially with their tuition and re- ric pressure. We also put on a funded for the project. GoPro so we could see every- Macdonald and Nickleford thing,” said Nickleford. also did a placement with Rog- The device was launched on ers, who awarded them $200 the morning of March 9 from Andy Ghaith as a thank-you. The money was Gravenhurst. also spent on the project. It took time to choose a MEASURING BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: Adam Macdonald, Brad Morris and Nickleford says they must launch date and location. A Dan Nickleford’s device ascended 25,000 metres into the stratosphere. now go around and do presen- computer program was used to tations about their project. He help project the direction the is compiling an edit with the balloon would travel. scenes recorded by the GoPro. Initially the balloon was to device land in Lake Ontario. away from where was predict- The sensor was placed in a “It’s just nice to say our cam- be launched from the college “The software helped us ed, which is impressive given it cardboard box that was lifted era went up there and took all campus, but the direction of choose where to launch it. The went up 25,000 metres,” said by a latex balloon attached to those pictures,” said Nickl- the wind would have made the device landed only 15 minutes Nickleford. the box. eford. Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 7 Changing the perception of gamers

Christopher Willis members can ¿nd others with The Chronicle similar interests and have tour- naments they can enter to try Video games aren’t just for and improve. fun or to pass the time these “Here’s an hour or ¿ve that’s days. For some, it’s taken very set aside for you to sit down seriously. and practise,” Nicoll said. Cameron Nicoll is president Currently in the club there of the eSports club on campus. are roughly 25-30 members. “The point of the eSports Nicoll admits that most are club is to support gamers that game development students, want to become professionals,” as they were easy to contact but Nicoll said. they are hoping that they can He said he has known a few spread the word of the club to people who have gone on to other students who might be play games like StarCraft and interested in eSports. Team Fortress 2 in a competi- Various games are played: tive environment and there are StarCraft, Team Fortress 2, prizes involved. Counterstrike, League of Leg- Nicoll is a ¿rst-year student ends and there are other up- in the Game Development En- rising games like Firefall and trepreneurship program at MechWarrior Online. UOIT. He chose not to be a part In the club, the group also of the Team Fortress 2 (game) support show casters, people league last semester because of who commentate in esports. schoolwork. Commentating can take place “I wasn’t sure how university live at tournament matches or would affect my free time, and there’s a recording done of an it was such a shame I couldn’t early match and then it’s com- keep doing that, because I love mentated a few days later. competitive play. I love the Christopher Willis Nicoll said show casting re- rush of it,” he said. quires that you have a name His co-founder of the club CALLING ALL GAMERS: President of eSports club, Cameron Nicoll, provides built up for yourself. A well- plays StarCraft, and Nicoll said fellow gamers with an opportunity to improve their skills and play with others. known commentator of eS- they both didn’t have the time ports in the game StarCraft and to play the games they loved no one supports the profession- a place where they can come to do.’” former player, is Sean Plott, and were interested in getting al gamer and that professional play, they can feel very con¿- Members can get better at known by his alias of [Day 9]. better at the games. gamers lives are looked as like a dent in what they’re doing, they game playing by Nicoll offering Computers are primarily “We thought, why don’t we joke. Nicoll and his co-founder can say: ‘Okay, these people are them a place where they meet used in the club and you are re- have the time and why don’t wanted to help change this per- here to help me improve. I can someone of an equal skill level, quired to bring your own. we have a club that can help us ception and help members of devote my time to actually do- play together, improve togeth- For more information on the along with this?” said Nicoll. the club. ing what I want to do in life, not er and form teams for certain club, visit their Facebook page They had both realized that “We want to help give them just what everyone is telling me games. Also it’s a place where at: UOIT/DC eSports club. New budget calls Interview preparation for art and culture Melissa DeGasperis how you will bene¿t their company or why you The Chronicle even applied to work there. Media Art and Design, was one As for attire, Chasse suggests to wear a “step Sarah Crookall of them. He said the strategy Your palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms above business casual.” The Chronicle would connect the community are heavy. There are people staring at you, Women should wear either nice dress pants and help the city compete with waiting for your response. You blank and for- or a skirt with a blouse and nice jacket, and Shopping malls, universi- other areas. get everything you want to say and think to men should wear dress pants with a shirt and ties, and now arts and culture; “It will help Oshawa raise yourself, “I am never going to get this job.” tie. Oshawa is changing. families and start their busi- Preparing for a job interview is the most Once you are in the job interview and an- Thanks to a grant and vocal nesses,” he said. In addition to important part of your job search. swering questions, do not feel butterÀies once residents, arts and culture will his experience in the arts, Mur- The employer will use this opportunity to you hear the question that everyone dreads – take a main stage in the city’s phy has helped create a culture ¿gure out if you’re right for the job by asking What is your greatest weakness? planning. plan for the city of London. you questions concerning your quali¿cations “Say something real and not made up.” “Everything that makes a The grant comes from the and characteristics. Chasse suggested. “Something that you may community can be based on art Ontario Creative Communities This process can be stressful for students have struggled with at the start of school and and culture,” said Mayor John Prosperity Fund, but instead who have just graduated and are looking for worked to improve on.” Henry. “Hockey is a culture, of the city’s initial funding pro- a job because they do not know what to expect Never give up on questions that you are soccer is a culture, but so are posal of $44,300, it was cut in and how to prepare. having trouble answering. Employers will not art galleries, libraries and all of half to $24,300. Alix Chasse has been working as a career have a problem with you bringing in pen and that. It’s going to help make the “The reason we had to bring advisor in Career Services at Durham College notepad to jot down notes on points that you city a better place.” it together is because the fund- for the past 7 1/2 years. She said students who may want to revisit later in the interview so The strategy was okayed ing from the federal govern- book an appointment with a career advisor you have time to come up with an appropri- when a provincial grant of ment had an expiry date on will be a step ahead before they enter their in- ate answer. Just remember that you have to go $50,700 and city funding of it of March 15. So if we didn’t terview. back to it. $24, 300 received the green approve it prior to the 15th, we “We provide students with mock interviews When you are done with your job interview, light earlier this month in the would have lost that opportu- that run an hour in length,” said Chasse. “We Chasse says to city’s 2013 capital budget. nity, and that would’ve been a can tailor the questions according to the spe- “Follow up with a thank you email.” But it was not without pres- tragedy,” said Henry. ci¿c ¿eld that the student is preparing to apply Sometimes it may seem like you are being sure. During a meeting where The voice from the people of to.” aggressive if you hound a potential employer the city received public feed- Oshawa is loud and clear— arts The ¿rst piece of advice Chasse has for stu- to see if you got hired. Chasses says, “If they back on the budget, every and culture is important and dents about to go for a job interview is to re- say they will get back to you in a week, email speech emphasized arts and useful. search the company you apply to. them after the week is up to see where they are culture. Nearly 15 people spoke Among the speeches on the That’s important so you can prepare your- in the hiring process rather than asking if you up about the issue. budget, editor of OshaWhat self for any questions they may ask you about will receive the job.” Durham College’s Greg Magazine Erin Elliot said cul- Murphy, dean of the school of ture is innovation. 8 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 9 10 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Revolutionize your world

more than $16,000 in donated got connected with Ramdahani to a Campus Ideas Jam in No- opportunity, they will come out Students awards. and began planning this event. vember to collaborate with stu- much more polished,” he said. Other sponsors include the “She liked what I was doing dents and pursue this further. Many of Appleby’s students Ministry of Economic Develop- with global class and I saw that In December, Durham Col- are part of this challenge and enter their ment and Employment, UOIT, she was doing a great job,” he lege partnered up with the he said he was able to see ¿rst- The Durham Workforce Au- said. Community Innovation Lab hand the impact this has had on thority and Core 21. This four-stage process be- and created Durham Ideas Den students who may think they innovative A prize of $1,000 will be gan with a Community Ideas and hoped for a good response can’t make a positive change in awarded to all six ¿nalists to go Jam back in August of 2012 from DC students. the community. towards their ventures and the where the Community Innova- “In two months with no mar- “When I told one of my stu- ideas to top three winners will receive tion Lab sought to de¿ne the keting and just word of mouth dents she was in the ¿nals, she additional cash prizes. top three challenges surround- we were able to get 104 ideas looked at me like she had a tear Durham Ideas Den lead, and ing Durham Region. submitted,” said Appleby. in her eye,” he said. improve the Interdisciplinary Studies Pro- Originally only looking for Appleby relates this event The pitch emcee for this fessor Lon Appleby got in touch event is host of Rogers Daytime with the executive director of TV and and a reporter with My community the Community Innovations Social innovation and engaging youth to take Community Dana Chaircossi. Lab Pramilla Ramdahani back ‘on leading roles as designers of society – that is the As well, three professional in July. judges will be choosing the win- “Social innovation and en- focus of the Community Innovation Lab. ners out of the top six ¿nalists. Jacie Houghton gaging youth to take on leading The judges are entrepre- The Chronicle roles as designers of society – Pramilla Ramdahani ’ neur Vince Bullock, head of the that is the focus of the Commu- Special Project Program for in- DC and UOIT students have nity Innovation Lab,” she said. novative employment, Helen been given the opportunity to Ramdahani brought in the three issues to improve in our to the popular television show Break, and part-time faculty turn their ideas into plans and Ministry of Economic Develop- community, ¿ve were identi- Dragon’s Den but says it has a from the School of Justice and their plans into a reality. ment and Innovation and was ¿ed. different spin. Emergency Services Jason Vas- Durham Ideas Den Live able to get $15,000 in dona- The categories included re- “It has all the energy of sell. Pitch is coming to Durham Col- tions. thinking poverty, re-thinking Dragon’s Den. It’s just a bit dif- Appleby says he hopes this lege for the ¿rst time on March “Pramilla has done a lot. She transportation systems, re- ferent. It isn’t about money, it’s event inspires students to be- 28 at 3 p.m. to choose the top provided the most recognizable thinking youth engagement, about the community,” he said. lieve anything is possible and three winners for a Social Inno- amount and has been raising re-imagining the image of the Appleby said all six ¿nal- there are no limits to the power vation Challenge. money ever since,” said Apple- region and re-thinking climate. ists will get the chance to take of an idea. Students were invited to by “A lot of students have great workshops with professionals “I want my students to re- submit their revolutionary Appleby had created a global ideas. They just need help get- to prepare a showcase for their alize their potential and to see ideas from January until March class website to link up colleges ting started,” said Appleby. idea at Durham Ideas Den Live they have it in them to be better for a chance at one on one men- and universities with global The Community Innovation Pitch. than they realize,” he said. toring with professionals and thinkers, which is where he Lab then took these ¿ve ideas “If students want to take the Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 11 Healthy Living Club yoga worth a try

bad workout. I huffed, and I puffed, and I even fell down Amber a few times. One of the most impor- Von Wort tant aspects to yoga is proper Evan Barr alignment. “I’m a big fan of alignment…when you have SELLING POPCORN: Durham Lords soccer players Catrina Chiodo,Leanna Fomenko, correct alignment you will Brett Smith, and Duncan Mitchell raising money. Breathe in. Breathe out. not injure yourself,” said That’s how hard I thought Scott. the free beginners yoga class For the rest of the class I would be. But, I have never was constantly looking down been so wrong. at my hands and feet, at- The DC-UOIT Healthy tempting to keep them lined Living Club hosted their sec- up. DC Lords fundraising ond free yoga class on March When we moved from a 6. About 10 students came downward dog position into out to the Flex Fitness Cen- a triangle pose, I was so fo- tre to take part in the class. cused on my hands and feet for children’s charity This time the theme was Cel- that I collapsed. ebrate Your Life, and teacher But, keeping Scott’s ad- Lords soccer team, is heading very good to us.” Shannon Scott, who is a li- vice in mind, I got back into Evan Barr the event for the second year, “Come to the game on March censed yoga teacher and ac- position and celebrated that I The Chronicle giving all proceeds to Their Op- 25 at 7p.m. for any donation,” tive member of the Healthy was at least trying. Let’s just portunity. said Mitchell. “All proceeds will Living Club started everyone say, I celebrated a lot that The Durham Lords soccer “It’s a charity that helps chil- go to Their Opportunity.” off with some encouraging night. team has begun fundraising dren who can’t afford to play Their Opportunity received words. “The more you cel- After working up a seri- for a local children’s charity. sports. full charitable status in 2011 ebrate your life, the more in ous sweat with poses like Members of the team gathered It’s mostly around Durham and has helped enrol more than life there is to celebrate,” she downward dog, triangle pose in the atrium accepting dona- Region but they do help some 130 children in sports. said. and tree pose, we got to my tions for popcorn. children outside of that area,” Children who receive spon- Scott went on to explain favourite part: laying down. Duncan Mitchell a second- said Mitchell. sorship are required to “pay it how people often wait until As we lay on our backs, eyes year Police Foundations stu- “We’ve worked with them forward” through Their Oppor- they have achieved a goal be- closed. dent and captain of the Durham for two years and they’ve been tunities giveback program. fore they celebrate it. Scott led a guided medita- She encouraged us to stop tion, and it really felt like we that, and to start celebrating were sinking into the ground. small accomplishments. Before leaving, Scott said, After taking a moment “Namaste,” which has many to celebrate the fact that we different translations, but for New way to treat water came to the class, Scott dove Scott means, the light in me right in to the “easy” sun sal- sees the light in you. Adam Mercer place the need for chemical main pool and men’s spa. utations. This was only the second of The Chronicle treatment. The project started in Sep- This consisted of stand- many upcoming yoga classes The tests are to discover if tember and ends this month. ing, stretching, bending hosted by The Healthy Liv- DC and the YMCA are help- HydroÀow can replace chemi- “To test it we had to take data of down, lunging, laying down, ing Club. The next class will ing to test a new water-treat- cals in pool-treatment, which a regular pool for three weeks, repeat. After ten salutations I take place in early April with ment technology. could effectively clean water, then install a HydroÀow water- was ready to call it quits, but a whole new theme. A company called HydroÀow and eliminate the chemical conditioner and collect data without a break we contin- Even though this ¿rst Canada creates attachments for stench. from the pool for another three ued on. class was a struggle for me, pools, hot tubs, and pipes that The HydroÀow equipment weeks. Now we’re just waiting What I thought was go- I plan on returning in April. keep water clean by sending was donated to DC, and is in- to see the results,” explained ing to be a relaxing, calm- Hopefully I’ll leave that class electric signals through it. stalled at the Oshawa YMCA Bruce Lance¿eld, national sales ing hour turned into a big with few bruises. The technology could re- main pool, and North York director at HydroÀow Canada. 12 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus How students can raise credit Students hired by scores and manage their debt EHC Erica Mota Adam Mercer The Chronicle The Chronicle

Debt is something we’re all EHC global employed two familiar with. DC students to help their in- No matter how minimal or ternational business update old how high someone’s debt may drawings of their products to be, it’s important to know the 3D standard. The students, Bri- best ways to manage it and an Herbert, and Darryl Antler, how it has been affected by are from the Mechanical Engi- your ¿nancial decisions. neering Technology program Kevin Rose and Derrick and recreated over 1,000 parts Heemskerk, bankers from for EHC. Those parts are now the National Bank of Canada, being manufactured in Shang- spoke to UOIT students on hai and shipped abroad. March 20 about debt manage- EHC Global makes parts for ment. the lift industry, escalators and “How to build credit, where elevators. “If there’s an escala- to invest… I like to say any- Melissa DeGasperis tor there’s probably EHC parts thing with a dollar sign we can in it,” said Mike Degli Angeli, help you out with that,” said DEBT SEMINAR: Kevin Rose (left) and Derrick Heemskerk (right) presented to UOIT the product design engineer an Rose. students in engineering about how they can manage their debt. a DC grad. When dealing with debt The project started in the from post-secondary educa- be using one.” unfair disadvantage that stu- “You have to make the summer of 2012, the students tion, students often use a line He advises using your cred- dents have. They lack credit minimum payment,” he said. had full-time summer jobs of credit or a loan. it card for lower-priced items history and are applying for “Paying $50 when you owe working with EHC, and then “Line of credit is where you that are easy to pay off as they credit, which brings down $200 means you might as well part-time when school started. can use up to $10,000 [for ex- can help build your credit. their scores. have paid nothing.” They worked in EHC’s head- ample] but you don’t have to,” “If it’s going to take more “A credit card is a payment “The better your score is, quarters right next to the com- said Rose. “A loan you can get then two months to pay it method, not a source of ad- the lower your interest rate is pany’s engineers. “They needed $10 or $20,000 off the bat.” back, you should question ditional income,” said Rose. going to be,” said Heemskerk. to be a part of the team, and we A loan is easier to qualify your purchase,” said Rose. “You should pay off your bal- Key factors that impact found it bene¿cial to have them for but it will have a ¿xed Applicants for credit will be ance every month.” your credit score are credit working within our company monthly payment and a high- reviewed based on their credit Building a good credit score experiences, payment history, for instant feedback, so they er interest rate, whereas a line score and their R rating. by using your credit cards balance used (amount owed), weren’t treating the job like of credit is easier to ¿nance as A score ranges between the shows how trustworthy you types of credit and demand for homework and were actively it is revolving and has a lower lowest number at 300 to high- are. credit. engaged in business instead,” interest rate. est being 900. “You want to be below 50 “The two most important Angeli said. Revolving credit is money “You want to be above per cent of your limit before are your payment history and “We offered both students that you can continue to bor- 680,” said Heemskerk. “If you apply for something,” said your money owed,” he said. jobs for when school is ¿nished. row back again. “Anything you are too low, you will start Heemskerk. Most students are living at They got real-world experience that revolves affects your needing co-signers or you will Though you may always home or have their parents co- with us, saw real deadlines, real [credit] score,” said Heem- start being turned down for make your payments, having sign for them, which means mistakes. And they got real re- skerk. things.” a maxed out credit card looks that it is not just their credit sults from working; they actu- Students often apply for An R rating ranges from bad on your record. score at risk, but also their ally handled the real parts they credit cards to help pay for an R1, which is someone who “You don’t want to miss family is. “What you do may had designed in CAD. I think their schooling, but realisti- pays their bills on time, to an payments in a row,” said affect others in your house- near the end we gave them cally it won’t contribute much R9, which represents some- Heemskerk. “It takes seven hold,” he said. more responsibilities. I left one to the cost of tuition. one who creditors have lost years for your credit to be Credit scores can be im- overwhelmed. The job was to “Interest rates on credit money doing business with. wiped clean if you have missed proved by paying bills on time, ¿t an advanced part that was cards are usually between 19 “A lot of people with a a payment.” paying them in full, staying more complex than what they to 28 per cent,” said Rose “But poor or fair [credit rating] are He said that partial pay- well below your credit limit, had dealt with so far. The stu- if you have to ask what the young people,” said Heem- ments won’t suf¿ce, and a keeping credit applications to dent stepped up though, and interest rates are on a credit skerk. credit card company won’t ac- a minimum, and ¿xing errors completed the task.” card, you probably shouldn’t This issue stems from an cept less than the minimum. in your report. EHC has come to DC with research projects before. Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 13 14 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Take care of your health Show your

Kimberley Earley ence of nutrition and health ci¿c recommendations for all The Chronicle into a healthy eating pattern.” ages related to physical activity Canada’s Food Guide recom- that will help you stay healthy. drawing skills Life these days seem busier mends that people consume at The recommendation for adults than ever before. Many people least one dark green and one is 150 minutes per week, which ¿nd themselves working more orange vegetable every day as can be broken down into incre- than one job, while taking care part of the 7-10 servings sug- ments of 10 minutes or more,” at open studio of their family. And as our lives gested for adults. says Wheeler. continue to get more hectic, the “Water is always the best Studies have shown that more important habits such as thirst quencher In terms of there is a strong link between eating properly and maintain- recommendations around eat- eating out and increased body on campus ing a regular exercise regimen ing, try to make sure you’re eat- weight. “I do an intense work- seems to get farther away. ing a healthy breakfast every out three times a week, and re- ing the whole semester, “but, A great way to get back into day and include a fruit or veg- storative yoga once a week. I’m Matt McPhee it becomes almost like a test a routine is to decide what is etable at each meal and snack,” always cautious of what I eat, The Chronicle balloon with only ¿ve ses- going to make you happy, and says Wheeler. As a student it and compared to how I ate as sions at this point in the se- what you are capable of ¿t- can be dif¿cult to ¿nd time to a teenager I’ve noticed a huge Have a knack for drawing? mester, and it looks pretty ting into your schedule. It also pack a lunch and avoid the un- difference,” says Baird. Open studio ¿gure draw- promising.” doesn’t hurt to ask for a little healthy food at the campus caf- Some orange-coloured fruit ing sessions are available on Pace also said the at- help from the professionals. eteria. are also a good source of nutri- campus, but there are only tendance is expanding ev- Tara Wheeler, a public health Laura Baird, a Communica- ents, including apricots, man- two nights left in its ¿ve- ery week, based on word of nurse at Durham Region tions student at UOIT, couldn’t go, papaya and cantaloupe. week run. mouth. Health Department, suggests agree more, “Typically I would Baird went on to say, “I try The sessions are run in an “The sessions have been trying out their “March into pack a lunch, a sandwich, apple not to eat too much bread, and open studio format, meaning quite popular despite the Nutrition Month...Take small and almonds with water, and if incorporate fruits and vegeta- no instructions or lessons. lack of promotion we did, but steps to healthier eating” cam- I DO eat at school I’d get a soup bles into my meals daily. I eat “It’s open to everyone who it is largely attended by DC paign. and sandwich combo from Tim quinoa pasta instead of regular wants to draw from the ¿g- alumni.” “Our efforts are more Hortons, nothing greasy or pasta and you just feel so much ure and isn’t limited to the The next sessions run around promotion of eat- packed with fat.” lighter afterwards.” ¿ne arts students at Durham March 28 and April 4. Each ing according to Canada’s Many people believe that if Working out and eating College,” said Richard Pace, session runs three hours on Food Guide,” says Wheeler. you go to the gym every day you healthy makes you just feel bet- part-time faculty member of Thursday evenings in room “The Guide translates the sci- will be healthy. “There are spe- ter overall. the school of Media, Art and B112, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Design. and there is a $10 admission Pace, who helped orga- fee to cover the model’s pay- nized the initiative, said he ment. For more information was hoping to have it avail- contact Richard Pace at rich- able every single week dur- ard.pace#durhamcollege.ca Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 15 16 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Bridge to university Downtown pub Madelaine Southwell “It doesn’t matter what their grades were in The Chronicle college, but a student could come in as long as they have the credentials they could be admitted night was a hit Students graduating with a two-year diploma to the program,” said Wingate. “But what we do have the option to take bridge courses between care about in the case of those Social Sciences is Joshua Santos its both a place to chill and May and August before going into university to how well they do in the bridge. That will be a key The Chronicle relax and also had an area to earn a degree. determinant in how successful they are in future play a games with friends.” Graduates with a three-year diploma can im- years.” Students dancing, peo- While the SSH student mediately start their diploma-to-degree path- Even though there isn’t a grade requirement ple singing and partygoers society didn’t know what to ways. for Social Sciences coming into the bridge pro- laughing packed the room expect, they were surprised However, two-year diploma graduates don’t grams, students are till required to have a mid-B as the Social Sciences and by how many students at- have enough credentials to continue directly into average in the bridge courses with no D grade. Humanities Student Society tended. the university program. This option is designed “If you have four bridge courses, they need to hosted their ¿rst downtown “The turnout was actually to help students take the additional courses average to B,” said Wingate. “You can’t have a D pub night at Riley’s Pub on unbelievable,” said Lamb. needed before upgrading their diploma to a de- in any of them.” March 20. “We already had more than gree. However, other programs such as Commerce The event was open to all 100 people here and it’s just “A bridge program is a program that requires have to have a grade requirement coming out of students at the downtown unreal.” certain reach-back courses before you can go college. Students have to have a mid-B average and north campuses. Tick- With the ¿rst downtown into third year,” said Adam Wingate, admissions in their college program, and require a mid-B av- ets for the event were ini- pub night a success, you can and recruitment of¿cer. “It’s designed to ¿ll in erage in the bridge courses. tially $5 but as the date of the expect more downtown. some of the gaps. You may not have had enough “If you don’t take the courses, or you don’t event drew closer the price “This ¿rst downtown pub exposure to a speci¿c subject area in college.” achieve their grade requirement, you can’t con- was raised to $10. Tickets night is iconic,” said Vinayak Most bridge courses start in May. tinue into the program, so that’s the stipulation were sold only at the north Ethiraju, president of the so- “They want to make sure you reach back and with the bridge,” said Wingate. “That would be and downtown campus tuck cial sciences and humanities complete courses in those subject areas just to an example where we’re looking at both sides.” shops. student society. “The found- make sure that you are going to be successful in Once a student ¿nishes their reach-back The event, beginning at er of the student society, Ra- third year,” said Wingate. “Those are often for bridge courses, they have the opportunity to go six o’clock, was jam-packed chel Calvelli, always made it students who have two-year diplomas.” into the third and fourth year of the program, from the start. The venue had her dream for years to hold Depending on the pathways course students where they will be required to take mandatory a variety of activities, as a an event like this downtown. are interested in taking, there are a different courses before feeding into the diploma-to-de- lounge section featured guest We’re super satis¿ed with number of required bridge courses. gree option. performances from Mike Li- the turnout. As the president Pathways is a way for students with prior ed- “You are a university student as soon as you’re sinski, Sarah Brooks, Cassy of the society, I can take all ucation, like college, to attain a university degree in the bridge,” said Wingate. “You’re not like half Goulding, DJ Mercy (Nizar the credit but I won’t. It was in less time. a university student, half a college student. You Mawani) among others. It actually Matthew Lucchese. “It de¿nitely depends on the ¿eld you’re going are a full university student when you’re in the also had a game section with Next year we’ll de¿nitely into and which credential you have,” said Wing- bridge program, but you do have to be successful billiards tables and a bar in have plans for more pub ate. “Not only do you have a certi¿cate, do you to keep going in the bridge.” the middle of the venue. nights downtown, as more have a two-year diploma. We’ll also look at how Students don’t have to reapply after taking The atmosphere was fan- students are interested.” well you did in the college program.” their bridge courses, they just have to apply to tastic as students had fun, During the pub night, the Grade requirements for the reach-back op- the pathways program and then as long as they laughed, and enjoyed the society also held a pool tour- tion are program-dependent. For example, So- are successful in the bridge courses, they will be evening with great company. nament. cial Science and Humanities, which includes transitioned into the third year of the program. While most pub nights are “We had 16 players com- Criminology, Legal Studies and Communication For more detailed information on the bridge typically held at north cam- peting,” said director of mar- bridge programs, don’t require a speci¿c grade reach-back option, contact Adam Wingate di- pus, the SSH Society always keting and communications coming out of college. rectly at [email protected]. wanted to have a pub night Matthew Lucchese. “It got downtown to make it more a little over-competitive but convenient for students at- we ¿nally had our winner, tending the downtown cam- Stephanie Gorman. Steph, pus. also part of our task force, Before the event began, won a $100 gift card to the the society drew door priz- Oshawa Centre.” es for early partygoers at One of the partygoers was their downtown of¿ce on 61 third-year IT student, Bran- Charles St. don Vrooman. “This was the ¿rst time we “This is actually my sec- held an event downtown,” ond time here at Riley’s, but said director of development (as for) the event, it was nice and innovation, Cody Lamb. and relaxing. It exceeded “We took a gamble here and my expectations. I’ll for sure didn’t know what to expect. come to more SSHS held We chose Riley’s pub because events downtown.” Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 17 Women seek assistance from Durham Rape Crisis Centre

Erica Mota tially hazardous situation, a The Chronicle woman should be cautious. “Be mindful of your sur- Women are at risk every roundings,” said Cohen. “Be day of becoming victims of aware of what is around you. sexual abuse. Be alert.” Makeeba Foster The Durham Rape Crisis Drugs and alcohol and Centre, located in Oshawa, inhibit your ability to think GRADUATION: Melissa Hudson (left), Lucy Ramano, and Anna De Grauwe works to help women who rationally, making your focus spoke to graduating FG students about preparing for a job and managing debt. have fallen victim to the hei- and mind less sharp. nous crime. “They are not to blame,” Lynn Cohen, a public she said. “Just because they education co-ordinator and do drugs or alcohol, they counsellor, provides support shouldn’t be sexually as- for these women and guides saulted.” What to expect when them through the next steps But women should still they can take after the crime take precautions and drink has been committed. responsibly. Girls should go “There is no should,” said out with friends and use a Cohen referring to what a buddy system. They should graduating this year women does after she has be with someone they trust been assaulted. “There is no not to ditch them, and they building, leadership, commu- ter either graduating or with- right or wrong thing to do.” shouldn’t leave them. Makeeba Foster nication, and problem solving,” drawing,” said Rocha. “There is It is no one else’s choice “Don’t go off with some- The Chronicle said Hudson. a possibility that they will defer besides hers to decide what one you don’t know,” said Career services has online you having to pay your loan de- action she takes next. Cohen. Durham College students and in-of¿ce resources avail- pending on your income state- “If they are able or willing If you are in a situation who are graduating this year able to DC students to help ment.” to, they should ¿rst go to a in which you feel unsafe or have the opportunity to win them build a resume and ¿nd Although OSAP recipients hospital, then secondly call at risk don’t be afraid to ap- three awards: the leadership a job. have a six-month grace period, the police,” she said. proach someone or avoid the award, President’s Award of “Students have access to the they do charge interest during Within the ¿rst 72 hours of situation. Excellence in Student Leader- hired portal while in school and that ¿rst six-month period only the assault, the victim should Always trust your instinct. ship, and the Gordon Willey two years after graduation,” on the federal portion. get a date rape kit that is pro- “We don’t always have Founder’s Cup of Excellence. said De Grauwe. “That also in- The provincial portion is vided at Lakeridge Hospital. control of what happens to Information about the cludes coming to see me and interest-free for the ¿rst six Truthfully it is hard for us,” said Cohen. awards is on the DC website. my colleagues.” months. Rocha said OSAP is someone to come forward or Workers at the centre ad- “It’s a nice piece to put into Once students have logged made up of federal and provin- to lay charges, especially if vocate for the victims. They your portfolio,” said Melissa into the hired portal they have cial funding. A national student they don’t know who the as- will call police to ensure that Hudson, work programs co-or- the option to explore job post- loan service is the agent the sailant is. arrests are being made and dinator. “It’s a nice to have with ings and career resources like government uses to disburse If she chooses not to con- the charges are laid. you at an interview.” valuable websites. funds. tact police, she should con- “We will accompany them First Generation Co-ordi- “Going back to 2007, the Ramano hosted the informa- tact the centre for counsel- in court and throughout the nator Lucy Ramano hosted a hired portal has a list of compa- tion luncheon because she felt ling. process,” said Cohen. luncheon for graduating FG nies, websites that have hired it was important that students “The most important They will work with vic- students. new graduates literally six who are graduating know all thing is to get support, and tims of both recent and older At that event Hudson and months after graduation,” said the options available. we are the best for that,” said cases. “The majority of our Anna De Grauwe, career advis- De Grauwe. “This list is great “Find passion to explore Cohen. clients are women who have er at career services, informed because you let other people be many paths,” said Ramano. “I She also comes to campus suffered past sexual abuse,” students about all the services the guinea pigs working at the- think when you’re getting ready every Thursday from noon to she said. available to students pre- and ses companies, and this list is to ¿nish school you have a cer- 4 p.m. to counsel sudents. All They can also speak with post-graduation. new graduate friendly.” tain career path in mind, but be information that is shared the victim’s support network, They covered topics such as Students who have used open to different job opportuni- between her and the victim whether it’s their partner or co-curricular credits, resume OSAP to pay for school and ties. It may not be exactly what will not be shared with the parent or sibling, to discuss building and OSAP repayment. have a question about repay- you want to do but you never college, even though they what they can do to help. Students should start adding ment after graduation have the know what might happen. You may have referred the stu- The centre provides both any co-curricular involvement option to sit down and speak may stumble into something dent to her. individual and group coun- to their resume. Hudson said with a ¿nancial adviser. and realize you really like it and Women who seek support selling, depending on the the co-curricular record is a “If you run into trouble with that is the right calling for you.” won’t be judged, are not to be preference of the victim, and document that is signed by the your repayment or if you are a The next ¿rst generation blamed, and will ¿nd guid- their services are free and vice-president of student af- little confused you can always event will be Lattes with Lucy ance through all alternatives con¿dential. fairs that shows what activities come in to talk to us, but we Mar. 2. It will discuss test and of their choices based on the The staff consists soley of and clubs you participated in. cannot speak with them on exam preparation. situation. women and they only work “Add activities to your co- your behalf,” said Chris Rocha, “I come to these event “Women come in here and with girls 16 or older. curricular record, it’s a way to director of ¿nancial aid and to catch up,” said Courtney they think that they’re crazy Men can call their 24-hour get recognized for the thing awards. Thompson, a second-year, because of their feelings and crisis line at 905-668-9200, that you did,” said Hudson. Rocha said students who ¿n- Public Relations student. “It’s emotions,” said Cohen. and from there, if necessary, “When you add them to your ish or leave school have a six- really just a time to chat about But as she explains, post- they can be referred to some- record you have the chance month grace period. They also how you are, and get advice traumatic stress disorder one for further counselling. to reÀect on 50 achievement have a repayment assistance from other students. It’s a time is expected, as is the mix of Additional information statements that are already program. to reÀect on how you are doing emotions they will feel. can be found on their website there. You pick the one that “There are options out there going into the last stretch of the In order to do your part in at www.durhamrapecrisis- best represents you and your for students, you don’t have to semester, and being a ¿rst-gen keeping away from a poten- centre.com. learning. For example, team start paying till six months af- student.” 18 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 19 20 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Former UOIT students now entrepreneurs UOIT’s game development and It’s a resource centre for stu- ing men and woman who have and valuable training. Appli- Game entrepreneurial program in dent entrepreneurs looking great business ideas turn them cant’s chosen receive education April 2012. That same month, for guidance on how to start into successful enterprises. on how to pitch their ideas to Development the graduates incorporated up a business.“We have been “The idea is that it takes a investors. On Feb. 3, 30 quali- their company, Squabble Stu- working with Spark Centre for village to get these companies ¿ed business owners pitched dios. The company develops a couple months now, and we off the ground in Durham,” their ideas to an expert panel, graduates make serious games with educational have all the skills we need to said Erin Elliot, communica- including celebrity judge Bruce value. make games,” said Cole, pro- tions for Spark Centre. “We Croxon from CBC’s the Drag- their own way “A few of us started to work ducer and project manager for can improve the economy from ons’ Den. Squabble Studios and with each other second year. Squabble Studios. “ The main within and not just wait for big four other companies were se- We started adding people and issue is the business side. We companies to move here.” lected to move forward in com- Makeeba Foster taking people out. By fourth need to get to the level where In November, DC/UOIT, the petition to Phase 3. The ¿nal The Chronicle year, we had our ¿nal group we can sell our ideas to clients.” regional government, Spark ¿ve will receive training on how together,” said Stephan, art- Squabble Studios is cur- Centre, Business Advisory to give a boardroom presenta- Attention all UOIT and DC ist and animator for Squabble rently part of a competition Centre Durham (BACD), and tion before presenting in front students, if you have a great Studios. “Our fourth year as- named Ignite Durham, hosted other organizations in Durham of a power panel in a board- idea for a business, grab a signment we made a serious by Spark Centre. started to brainstorm ways to room setting. After the presen- group of motivated peers and game for Durham Region to “We were already work- motivate an entrepreneurial tations, two companies will be get to work. The idea may be help teach kids from eight to 12 ing with Spark when we heard community. crowned as the winners. worth $25,000. responsible waste techniques. about the Ignite competition,” “We all came together and “By March 1, we’ll enroll the Former UOIT students and We had a good vibe and a great said Stephan. “We applied and asked the question, ‘how do two top companies in a four- the founders of Squabble Stu- team and we decided to go for got in!” we inspire an entrepreneurial month boot camp,” said El- dios were one of the two win- it and incorporate a company.” Spark Centre is the ¿rst community in Durham?’” said liot. “That includes $25,000 in ners of Spark Centre’s contest While in school, the Squab- business resource centre of its Elliot. “We came up with a pro- cash, tons of in-kind communi- Ignite. ble Studios’ founders started kind in Durham Region. Its gram called Ignite Durham.” ty support services, and access Veronica Cole and Matt to work with the Spark Cen- goal is to stimulate economic Ignite Durham is a compe- to a Power Panel of top CEOs, Stephan graduated from tre, at DC’s Whitby campus. growth in the region by help- tition that mixes great prizes investors and entrepreneurs.” Wake up with fruit Jessica Rahman The Chronicle

If you’ve been feeling tired when coming to class, eat some fruits and wake up. “I did an experiment with my class by giving each student an apple, and they said, ‘Yes, that really woke me up,’” said Sylvia Emmorey, campus nutritionist. Fruits give people energy and have a lot of ¿bre. “If someone gets enough ¿bre by eating fruits, it helps balance the body’s blood sugar levels,” said Emmorey. “Fruits are full of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.” People should be eating sev- en to ten servings of fruits and vegetables a day. “It may seem like a lot to some people but what we are not used to is a proper serving size,” said Emmorey. “If you look at how much one apple is, a small orange, half a cup of fruit, one cup of green veg- etables. And a smoothie, for ex- ample, would have three to four servings, so it adds up quickly.” “People get bene¿ts if they eat a variety because every sin- gle fruit and vegetable has dif- ferent nutrients to offer to the body,” she said. “People should be eating more fruits and vegetables sea- sonally and locally, and avoid- ing ones that come from other countries because they have different chemicals,” said Em- morey. “Since we live in On- tario, if in winter we are eating strawberries, it’s coming from Mexico.” “Eat the strawberries in the summer when they are coming from Ontario because in that way people will be avoiding the chemicals,” said Emmorey. Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 21 An Tattoos are art to ink about

more challenging. ham College. exercise Chelsea McCormick “In a professional setting it can be bad. William Howe, Career Services out- The Chronicle You don’t want your lawyer sporting a reach co-ordinator at the college, noticed big neck tattoo,” said Christian Rojas, the that in recent years it’s become more ac- Arms, back, hands, and neck are owner and artist at Evil Angel tattoo par- ceptable for people to have tattoos, but in among the places many in this genera- lour in Scarborough. “Less visible tattoos there still are conservative workplaces tion have tattoos. They’re a form of art, are best when searching for employment. where visible tattoos might be appropri- but some employers don’t agree. It’s unfair, but each employer is different. ate. It all depends on the company a person Some will [judge you], some won’t.” “If you’re applying for a certain kind healthy is applying for, the position, and whether A study conducted by CareerBuilder. of position, you may want to think about or not it’s acceptable in that ¿eld. For ex- com in 2011 states that visible tattoos are how that’s going to impact your ability to ample, if a person is applying to work at a the third leading cause of limiting search- get work in that ¿eld,” he said. indie record store, chances are the man- ing for work, with piercings and bad Elizabeth Thompson, a second-year living ager will be more likely to accept an ap- breath holding ¿rst and second place. Environmental Technology student, ex- plicant with tattoos. Back in the 1940s, most people who plains her take on the growing accep- Some clothing stores and music stores had tattoos were enlisted men. tance of tattoos. Jessica Rahman have more lenient tattoo policies. If you “It usually was people who were in “Nowadays people are stepping out if The Chronicle walk into a store such as Sirens and E.B. the armed forces. Going back to World the dark ages where tattoos were a sign Games, you are more likely to see visible War II, it was people who had been in of rebellion. I see tattoos being a nor- If you’re stiff and feel like tattoos on employees as opposed to at the army, the navy, and the air force that mal functioning part of a workplace. The you need to move your body, go Laura or Banana Republic. had tattoos. People that served for their workplace will still be a business envi- and get some exercise. If a person were to apply at Starbucks, country that came back with big anchors ronment where everyone needs to be a Exercise lowers blood pres- it’s outlined in the application that the on their arms or ‘mother’ written across professional, but professionals with sto- sure, cholesterol, and it’s good candidate cannot have visible tattoos or their shoulder,” said Scott Blakey, vice- ries illustrated for people to wonder, ask for the heart. “There aren’t too piercings. That can make the job search president of Human Resources at Dur- questions and admire.” many things that physical ac- tivity doesn’t help with, so even if someone had some sort of issue, condition, disease, and even if someone is pregnant, exercising helps,” said Angela Wood, ¿tness co-ordinator at the Flex centre. “While a lot of people feel like they have a decrease in energy when they ¿rst start, it’s only because they are new to it,” said Sylvia Emmorey, campus nutritionist. “It won’t last when they are in shape and have done it for a few weeks.” “Even if someone stopped working out due to an injury or a vacation and they get back into it, on their ¿rst couple of workouts they will usually say ‘oh my gosh, it’s like I am start- ing all over again’ but it doesn’t take long to pick it back up,” said Wood. People won’t lose weight by exercising if they take in more calories then they lose. Losing weight is 80 per cent diet and 20 per cent exercise, said Emmorey. “The good thing about exer- cise is if you’re physically active and you go on holidays for a couple of weeks, after coming back it won’t take too long to get back into shape,” she said. If someone exercises on a regular basis and stops all at once, they will gain weight un- less they reduce the number of calories they eat. “It’s a fact that if we stop exercising, the brain lowers ¿tness levels, so every- one should be exercising,” said Wood. Everyone should be getting every type of exercise, includ- ing muscular strength, muscu- lar endurance, cardio-vascular capacity, body composition, and Àexibility because they are the main components of ¿t- ness, said Wood. When people don’t have the energy to exercise, from sick- ness, they shouldn’t be. As long as they don’t have a fever, diarrhea, cough, or they’re not vomiting, it’s okay to exercise, said Emmorey. 22 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Support epilepsy on Purple Day

Melissa DeGasperis Purple Day, those living with The Chronicle epilepsy realize that their voic- es are being heard,” said Floyd. Five years ago, a nine-year- Purple Day should not only old girl with epilepsy from be about making people aware Nova Scotia asked why there of epilepsy, but should also be wasn’t a world day to spread about how to deal with epilepsy the awareness of epilepsy. This as not everyone knows what question was the beginning of to do if someone around them a movement called Purple Day, starts to have a seizure. celebrated every year on March Ashley Ludlow, communica- 26. tions and intake co-ordinator Cassidy Megan, founder of for the Centre for Students Purple Day, was ¿rst diagnosed with Disabilities, says, “In the with epilepsy when she was event a student has a seizure in 7-years-old. the classroom, the procedure Epilepsy, a seizure disorder, would be for the teacher or an- is one of the most common other student to contact CERT, neurological disorders that ap- Campus Emergency Response proximately one in every 100 Team, which is led by Campus Canadians is affected with. Safety.” Someone is considered to have The Campus Emergency Re- epilepsy when they have had sponse Team (CERT) is a group two or more seizures. The type of student volunteers who are of seizure that people have de- trained as advanced medical pends on what part of the brain ¿rst responders through St. is having the electrical imbal- John Ambulance. CERT can ance. be contacted on any campus There is no cure for epilepsy, phone at extension 2400. Lud- however there are treatments low says, “These responders available to help control sei- Illustration courtesy of EANS provide medical response and zures. The most common treat- ¿rst aid to the Durham College ment is anti-epileptic drugs, SPREADING EPILEPSY AWARENESS: The logo for Purple Day was designed by campus and are on call 24 hours which can be prescribed alone founder Cassidy Megan when she was 9. She drew it after she was asked to draw some- a day, seven days a week.” or in combination with other thing that represented her idea of spreading the awareness of epilepsy. If you would like to be a part medicine prescribed by a phy- of Purple Day and help spread sician. If the drugs do not work, brain that triggers seizures in a the Ketogenic diet, acupunc- one,” she said. awareness for epilepsy, you can some people living with epilep- patient, they are able to remove ture, and behavioural therapy As of now, March 26 is na- get involved through Epilepsy sy turn to surgery. If a surgeon it. Of course, there are other to name a few. tionally recognized as Purple Durham Region. is able to locate the part of the alternatives to surgery, such as When Megan was nine, her Day. “From my point of view, Jessica Scheffee, outreach parents approached the Epi- I felt that if we could do this co-ordinator for Epilepsy Dur- lepsy Association of Nova Sco- in Nova Scotia then we should ham Region, says, “Through- tia to give a presentation to her promote it to others in Canada out the year Epilepsy Durham class. Megan’s mother later and abroad. If we all worked as Region is part of many great contacted Deirdre Floyd, Glob- a team worldwide this would events as well as host to fund- al Purple Day chairperson and help spread the word and Cas- raising events in the commu- past president of the Epilepsy sidy’s messages.” nity. By participating in these Association of Nova Scotia. Floyd explained that Megan events the support is two-fold “A short time after the pre- wanted to try and make ev- as you demonstrate to those sentation, Angela, her mother, eryone aware “that not all sei- living with epilepsy they are not called me and said Cassidy zures are the same. That you alone and you can share infor- wants to know why there isn’t shouldn’t be afraid if you see mation about these events with a world day for epilepsy like someone have a seizure and to people at your of¿ce, friends, there is for some other causes, let others with epilepsy know and family members.” like cancer and St. Patrick’s they are not alone.” Epilepsy Durham Region is day,” said Floyd. In June of 2012, both the also active in educating people Floyd, who also has epilep- House of Commons and the on what epilepsy is and what sy, was quite interested by this Senate passed the Purple Day to do if you see someone hav- comment. “I told her I don’t Act. ing a seizure. “Apart from our know why there isn’t a world “Now that we have the Pur- events, educating yourself on day but suggested we start ple Day Act, a law in Canada for what it means to have a seizure disorder helps to make yourself and those around you seizure smart. Epilepsy Durham Re- gion provides in-service pre- sentations to educate individu- als on seizure types, seizure ¿rst aid, as well as how to sup- port those living with epilepsy both during and post-seizure.” Aside from Purple Day, which is celebrated on March 26, there are many other events that people can participate in to show support for those liv- ing with epilepsy. The Walk of Courage will be taking place on April 14 at the South Oshawa Community Centre. For more information on how to get involved with Purple Day or see other events to at- tend, you can visit www.pur- pleday.com or www.epilepsy- durham.com Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 23 24 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 25 26 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2011 27 Red Cross raise money for Syria

Evan Barr The Chronicle

Durham College and UOIT students found a way to make the most of Valentine’s Day. The Red Cross Club, made up of mostly Life Sciences stu- dents held, a fundraiser in the UA building on the North cam- pus. Aajab Abdul-Husein third- year Biology and Life Sciences Student, and Aditya Sriram, a third-year Mechatronics Engineer Student are the co- founders and presidents of the Durham College and UOIT Red Cross club. The club was found- ed in August 2012 and has hosted events aimed at raising Evan Barr money to aid communities in need around the world. HELPING SYRIA: The Red Cross Club and Science Council members gather during their fundraiser to raise The Valentine’s Day fun- money for Syria. draiser was aimed at raising funds for Syria with the help of about a dozen volunteers. The club offered singing Cupids who serenade the person of your choice for the right price. Students, or better yet, secret admirers, could also have can- dy-grams and Àowers delivered to their valentine. “We got the idea about fundraising for Syria from one of our members, also a member of the Science Coun- cil, she is Syrian,” said Abdul- Husein. “Last semester she spoke to the club about Syria. ” The club is still growing and collaborating with other clubs to raise awareness that is main- ly focused on poverty around the world. The focus of the club is to fundraise to assist the Red Cross internationally. Last year the club helped fundraise for Operation Christmas Child, which helped provide ameni- ties for children in impover- ished countries. The Red Cross club was able to produce nearly 40 shoeboxes ¿lled with toys, books and hygiene products. “We’re pre-recognize world- wide, so the Red Cross already has shelters over there in Syria,” said Sriran. “When we fundraise, it’s easier to help as members of the Red Cross.” Syrian rebels are in their sec- ond year of ¿ghting the regime of Syrian president Bashar Al- Assad. The Syrian people have been caught in the cross¿re ever since the beginning and are unable to receive much foreign aid. According to the United Nations, nearly 5,000 children have been killed as a result of the conÀict since Feb- ruary 2012. The total number of casualties is still unknown. Shail Shah, a member of the club, helped facilitate the Val- entine’s Day fundraiser with candy, chocolates, a photo booth and of course the candy- grams hand delivered by a sing- ing cupid. “We will give the proceeds to Red Cross and they will send it to Syria,” said Shah. “Or they will use the funds to buy sup- plies for Syria.” 28 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Students brace for final exams

Courtney Morin Center, a membership to the The Chronicle Flex Centre is already worked into the tuition. “Working out The warmer weather is fast and staying active helps stu- approaching and that means dents clear their minds and summer break is right around stay energized,” says Nick Har- the corner. But before the lazy ris, a Flex employee. “I always summer routine takes over our recommend physical activity, student lifestyle, university and but during exam time I feel it college students need to get is extra important to get out of through the dreaded exam pe- study mode for a bit and sweat.” riod. LIVESTRONG, the popular ¿t- Everyone deals with school ness company states on their stress differently, but students website that regular physical of Durham College and UOIT activity can help you sleep bet- have many resources at their ter, and that better sleep helps disposal to help during the regulate stress. exam crunch. Peter Little, a ¿rst year en- Mary-Alice Harvey, a psy- gineering student at UOIT says chiatric nurse for the campus getting into the right headspace Health Centre suggests stu- is always a strong strategy. “I dents take advantage of the tell myself that I know my stuff services offered by the Health and I can ace the test if I put Centre. The centre offers ser- my mind to it – even if I’m ly- vices such as massage thera- ing to myself. I usually know py, acupuncture services and more than I think, so I usually nutritional counseling, all of take an hour break from look- which can help with keeping a ing at my notes before an exam calm mind. The center works to avoid cluttering my brain.” with each student’s health plan )HUG6FKPLGODS Sometimes con¿dence is all to ensure they get the most out you need. However, it should of each service. If you didn’t opt FINAL EXAMS: Durham College students (from left) Nikita Trovato, Brianne O’ be said that stress levels are out of the health insurance plan Riley and Matthew Stewart do some last minute studying before their chemistry always lowered when you are integrated with the student test. prepared for the exam. fees, you can have a massage “I wish I had started study- done for only $10. ing earlier,” said Nikita Trovato Audrey Goh, a fourth year says. “Teaching what I know people in my class who really information than I would sim- as she sits outside her class- UOIT student studying biologi- helps me comprehend the con- take the course seriously,” says ply reading notes.” O’ Rielly is room studying for her chemis- cal sciences says she tries to in- tent further, so I volunteer to Matthew Stewart, a ¿rst year in her ¿rst year of General Arts try exam. A ¿rst year student corporate her lessons into her tutor classmates and friends if student studying Entrepre- at Durham College. at Durham College, Trovato is daily life as much as possible I have the time.” neurship for Small Businesses. Another useful and impor- still trying to ¿gure out how to around exam time. “I simplify The people you choose to Brianna O’ Rielly agrees. “Be- tant facility available to stu- manage her time outside of the what I am learning and bring hang around with during exam ing able to talk about my home- dents on campus is the Flex classroom. “I would be way less it up around the dinner table to time sometimes matter too. “I work with friends is nice,” she Centre. As a part of the Cam- stressed if I was more prepared help it stick in my mind,” she try to spend more time with the says. “It helps me take in more pus Recreation and Wellness for this exam,” she said. Alumni still involved with DC

whole lifetime. Your life Alumni receive discounts on It’s an emotional many services, such as Cana- ‘day, seeing all the da’s Wonderland, Toronto FC, after Hockey Hall of Fame and the smiling faces as they Toronto Marlies. cross the stage to re- The of¿ce of Alumni is ceive their diploma graduation responsible for continu- ing communication with and have their family more than 60,000 alum- cheer them on. Kimberley Earley ni and keeping them con- The Chronicle nected to Durham College. Lori Connor ’ As students begin to prepare “The best part of my job is con- for graduation, the thoughts of vocation” says Connor. what’s next, and where do I go “It is such an emotional day, from here are endless. What seeing all the smiling faces as Alumni can volunteer to as- some students may not seem they cross the stage to receive sist with the fall and spring to realize are the possibili- their diploma, and have their open houses held at Durham ties they still have at Durham family cheer them on.” College. College once they graduate. Graduating students are giv- Students can expect to see “Career services are offered en an alumni package at convo- more of the Alumni Association through the Career Services de- cation with all the pertinent in- as the years continue. partment to grads for up to two formation on bene¿ts offered. “We have started to take part years after graduation,” said The Durham College Alumni in orientation, and last year we Lori Connor, Durham College Association is always looking handed out ice cream to all the Alumni Relations of¿cer. for ways to engage students as students and will do the same “I think it is very helpful they arrive on campus to make again this year,” says Connor. and we just wanted to make them aware of who they are and For more exclusive details Kimberley Earley sure our grads were aware they what they have to offer them on the Alumni Association ben- could still use this service once once they graduate. e¿ts check out their website at Alumni: 'XUKDP&ROOHJH$OXPQL5HODWLRQVRIÀFHU/RUL they leave the campus.” Alumni are given the oppor- durhamcollege.ca/info-for/ &RQQRUDQGWKHRIÀFHRIDOXPQLDUHUHVSRQVLEOHIRUFRQ- Unlike career services, the tunity to continue helping out alumni/bene¿ts-and-services WLQXLQJFRPPXQLFDWLRQZLWKDOXPQLDQGNHHSLQJWKHPFRQ- bene¿ts for alumni last their even after graduation. nected to Durham College. Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 29 DC talks Aboriginal equality Leah Hanna The Chronicle

While many people may have forgotten about Idle No More, the Social Justice Month steering committee is keeping the spirit of solidarity alive, hosting a discussion on March 13 about equality for Aborigi- nals. The UOIT Aboriginal Stu- dent Circle joined the discus- sion, sharing their personal experiences as aboriginal stu- dents in a non-Aboriginal area like Durham Region. The discussion, led by UOIT student and member of the steering committee Jesse Cul- len, touched on issues such as under-funding for aborigi- nal education and the alien- ation Aboriginal students may feel when they move away for school. Leah Hanna “If it’s not explicit discrimi- nation, there is at least chronic underfunding and neglect by TALKING IT OUT: Jesse Cullen discusses equality for Aboriginals as part of Social Justice Month. the federal government,” said Cullen in response to a partici- tality and experience between because I don’t even know if I “When people think of re- proper support to help them pant testimonial about the poor aboriginal and non-Aboriginal knew what suicide was when I serves, they think of reserves adjust to the culture shock of state of education on reserves. children. was seven.” that are remote and struggling,” living in a primarily non-Ab- Kyla Holmes, a social service “I run activities for Aborigi- Holmes, who is from Wahta says Holmes. “But I know of original setting. student at Durham College and nal kids,” said Holmes. “I had Mohawk Territory in Mus- my home community and the “The ASC is needed. It’s member of the Aboriginal Stu- a group of seven to 11-year- koka and moved to Oshawa for struggles there, and it’s really granted us a place to share our dent Circle, shared her experi- olds, and we were doing activi- school two years ago, says it’s only a couple hours away.” experiences,” says Holmes. ences as an employee at a com- ties and they started discuss- important for people to under- Holmes also says that it’s im- Events for Social Justice munity health centre, under- ing how they’ve been affected stand the issues that people on portant for students who move Month will continue until the scoring the difference in men- by suicide. I was astonished, reserves face. off reserve for school to have end of March. 30 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 31 32 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Graduating Class Chronicle students

2012-2013 Journalism Class

2012-2013 Advertising Class Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 33 A daffodil for cancer research According to Statistics Can- who have previously had colon screening method with them,” tors didn’t know where. She ada, on average, 61 Canadians cancer, should be screened at said Lynda MacNiven, senior knew that at any moment, Don’t are diagnosed with colorectal 50 and every two years after. co-ordinator for prevention at she could have a stroke. cancer every day, and 24 Ca- They can do so through a fecal the Canadian Cancer Society. “I felt totally devastated when nadians die every day from the occult blood test (FOBT). Colon cancer is the second I found out I had colon cancer. wait to get disease. This screening system leading cause of death behind My mother had died The Canadian Cancer So- checks for blood in the stool and lung cancer. from it, “ said McMenemy. ciety has chosen April to it checks for polyps, growths on But it is 90 per cent treat- After being diagnosed with checked create awareness of colon the surface of the colon, also able when caught early. In colorectal cancer, she re- cancer and other cancers. called the large intestine. The 2012, 23,300 Canadians were ceived chemotherapy to kill Madelaine Southwell “The Canadian Cancer Society FOBT is an easy screening test diagnosed with colorectal off any remaining cancer cells. The Chronicle promotes health recommen- that can be done at home. cancer, and 9,200 people die “In my head I knew I was go- dations and guidelines about This method of screening from the disease every year. ing to beat it. “You have to keep The month of April is Daf- screening and risk reduction looks for the disease before “We are really encourag- a positive attitude,” she said. fodilMonth for the Canadian for colon cancer and all cancers any symptoms are present. ing people to talk to doctors Although most Durham College Cancer Society. all year round,” said Koserski. However, high-risk victims are to help catch it early when and UOIT students are not old “April is our Daffodil Month “During March, we take urged to get a colonoscopy at it’s more preventable, and enough to be screened for colon during which we raise aware- the opportunity of heightened the age of 40. saves lives,” said MacNiven. cancer, someone they know is. ness and funds and show our awareness to do extra promo- This includes those with rela- Jeanette McMenemy, a colon Catching the cancer early support for people living with tion of colon cancer screening.” tives who have had colon cancer. cancer survivor, received a is what makes the difference. cancer and remember loved In Ontario, people who are “Talk to a doctor or a nurse blood transfusion before being “I know people in your school ones,” said Christine Koserski, classi¿ed as an average risk, practitioner to know your own diagnosed. are probably too young to get senior co-ordinator for media that is people who don’t have personal health situation and Her blood levels were screened, but they can de¿- relations at the Canadian Can- any risk factors such as any background. low because she was bleed- nitely encourage relatives to get cer Society. immediate family members Then you can work out a ing internally, but the doc- screened,” said MacNiven. Students asked to fill out survey on mental health

dents, but also using the in- ternet as a tool for self-assess- DC plans ment. “We’re trying to compare it to a student doing a quiz in to improve Cosmo magazine about heart health,” says Lazenby. “They can do the quiz them- mental selves and see where they stand and what supports are avail- able. We want students to be health able to do the same thing for mental health.” Lazenby says they really programs started to reevaluate how they deal with mental health after Leah Hanna the College Student Alliance The Chronicle released a report in May 2012 titled “Mental Health in Ontar- Durham College students io’s Post-Secondary Education are being asked by the Student System.” Health Centre to ¿ll out a short The report detailed how survey to give their feedback on mental health is undervalued mental health services on cam- and services aren’t accessible pus. enough to students, and out- The survey, distributed to lined plans to increase aware- students through DC Mail, was ness and resources in Ontario created as a part of a campus- post-secondary institutions. wide plan to evaluate how stu- Lazenby says that among dents and faculty feel about the colleges in Ontario, she be- available mental health servic- lieves that Durham College has es. made signi¿cant strides in pro- Students who participate in viding mental health resources the survey have the chance to to students. win an iPad Mini. “I think we are leading in Katherine Lazenby, the di- the sense that we have a multi- rector of Counselling, Medical disciplinary team in the coun- Services and Athletic Therapy selling department,” says La- at the Campus Health Centre, zenby. says Durham College is looking “We not only have a counsel- to create a mental health stra- or, we have a psych nurse, men- tegic plan to provide more ef- tal health worker and outreach ¿cient services and support for workers in residence. We also students in need. have a physician to deal with Lazenby says the plan will medications for depression focus not only on providing and anxiety, as well as massage resources and support for stu- therapy for relaxation. 34 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus Durham College talks respect Sarah Samuel cance of multiple perspectives,” The Chronicle said Angela Werner, adminis- trative co-ordinator, Of¿ce of Durham College held an the Registrar. event in which it launched its The campaign responds to staff representation for RE- the need for the campus com- SPECT campaign on March 19. munity to recognize and cel- The RESPECT campaign has ebrate the behaviours and at- been a huge success at the cam- titudes that mirror respectful pus and previously the college ways to learn and work togeth- had representation only from er. the student body, but now the It also reinforces and faculty side of the campaign is strengthens the good behav- in motion as well. iours and attitudes already es- The campaign helps raise tablished on campus while pro- awareness about courtesy and viding students and staff with respect among members of the the additional tools needed to campus community. act as role models. Some principles of the RE- “Durham College is known SPECT campaign are: to ensure for a respectful culture that respect is an integral part of we’ve had. This campaign re- college life, to help people un- ally formalizes the cultures and derstand the negative effects of respect to celebrate the differ- not being accepted by the com- ences we have ,as they make us munity, to prepare students for unique, and that makes Dur- the expectations of the working ham College a wonderful place world and to inform the faculty to be,” said Tony Doyle, assis- and the students about the im- tant to the president. portance of acceptance of cul- The campaign, an open mes- Sarah Samuel tural differences. sage to all the students and the The event took place in staff and works as motivator in SSB’s hall. The Diversity Of¿ce TEACHING RESPECT: Margaret Greenley, V.P. of Student Affairs, and Tony respecting others and making had an information both set Doyle, assistant to the president, show their support for the RESPECT campaign. room for the apparent distanc- up with pamphlets, brochures, es by welcoming and embrac- souvenirs and some snacks. ing them into the community. Occasionally, students and “Respect to me is recogniz- Treat me the way you would negative mindsets on pressing “Respect campaign is simply staff would stop by and the ing that we are all unique, and like to be treated,” said Allison issues of various kinds of dis- the foundation of a positive and volunteers running the event celebrating that uniqueness. Hector-Alexander, diversity crimination. welcoming culture at Durham would answer their questions If we focus on embracing each of¿ce and the organizer of the “Respect is about keeping an College,” said Margaret Green- and inform them about the other’s uniqueness, there is no RESPECT campaign event. open mind, listening to one an- ley, V.P. of Student Affairs at campaign. room to treat each other badly. The campaign will challenge other and realizing the signi¿- Durham College. DC graduate develops alternative green solutions

Adam Mercer eco-friendly solution. tion moulding for a prototype without any special install, Big most open to working with The Chronicle This technology is an alter- tool design. We had to eventu- Orange just takes the place of companies like Big Orange, native to chemical deodorizers: ally go off campus to manufac- the old one. And it’s much bet- who bring innovation. DC Imagine relaxing on a boat, “Many commercial deodor- ture but the students were very ter than pouring toxic chemi- brings in companies that solve and a breeze picks up carry- izers use formaldehyde as one eager, and I can’t complain cals down the toilet,” explained a problem, and especially those ing the smell of sewag. Not a of their ingredients which is about them at all. They did Sasnowski. that can be eco-friendly. Chris very nice fantasy, but between toxic to the environment and a great job. They would have “The Big Orange holding Gillis, manager of the incubator DC and a Stouffville company long term exposure could cause bene¿ted more if they could tank vent ¿lter uses an easily centre at the DC Whitby Cam- called Big Orange Filter, it may health problems,” according to have handled the tools they re¿llable cartridge so you don’t pus, who works with many of be something boaters will only their website. helped design, but the project need to buy a new ¿lter every the research teams, said: “Ap- remember. President of Big Orange, Al is essentially complete, we ac- year. Instead, buy an inexpen- plied research can be a bit of a Big Orange makes ¿lters that Sasnowski, a graduate of the complished our goals and I’m sive ¿lter re¿ll kit and, in a cou- misnomer, a lot of what we do eliminate the smell of waste- Mechanical Engineering Tech- totally happy,” he said. ple of minutes, Big Orange is is really commercial or indus- holding tanks on boats with nology program in 1999, ex- “Big Orange ¿ts over the ready for another season,” says trial problem-solving. And as a toilets. The ¿lter attaches to the plained how DC helped him: vents on a boat and can replace their website. college we focus on those ¿elds vent of the waste-tank and is an “Students built a plastic injec- a ¿lter that’s already there DC research services are that will get our students jobs.” Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 35 36 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 37 ENTERTAINMENT Dragonette rocks E.P’s Take a Jennifer Barr Journey The Chronicle Jesse Harrison-Kish After a concert cancellation The Chronicle angering many DC/UOIT stu- dents back in January, Dragon- Journey, the name says it all. ette came back to the campus This is a masterfully developed for a long-anticipated concert. game that takes the player on And they did not disappoint. an emotional rollercoaster; Over a hundred people went feeling small and helpless at the to E.P. Taylor’s where the event beginning, merging seamlessly was being hosted, using a part into an elated and happy mood, of the bar to make the stage then playing to the depths of for the two bands that played emotion, only to bring them that night. Before they went on back up to a bright and cheer- stage, their opening act Night- ful mood at the game’s end. box went on. The game became the very Nightbox, originally from ¿rst video game in history to Ireland but now based in To- be nominated for a Grammy ronto, according to their web- Award at the 2013 award show. site, consists of ¿ve young This nomination comes with men who play both real instru- a host of awards that Journey ments and synthesizers. They has already received, including have a similar techno-punk multiple “Game of the Year” vibe as Dragonette does, which awards. brought everyone out of their Jennifer Barr All of these awards were re- wallÀower shells and into the ceived by a game which is two crowd. LIVE AT EP’S: Electronic band Dragonette rocked E.P. Taylor’s March 14 with opening or three hours at most, with no “This is our ¿rst time here in act Nightbox. dialogue, and no verbally con- Oshawa,” said lead vocalist Ja- veyed messages whatsoever. cob Bitove. ette! Dra-gon-ette!” were their recent song to hit Although there were a few It’s the type of game that, when After the long musical solos, The band came out just be- the airwaves, “Live In This technical dif¿culties at the be- completed, makes you begin Nightbox left and the crowd fore midnight, an hour after City” Sorbara, now 34, jumped ginning of the show, the con- to doubt the other games you waiting anxiously for the head- they were supposed to go on, around the stage, using her cert went well into the night. once loved. This is all because liner to hit the stage. and the crowd was still chant- petite body to rev up her audi- The Toronto-based band it can convey a more deep and The crowd was chanting ing for them.Martina Sorbara, ence. that came together in 2005 powerful storyline without any “Dragonette” just for a glimpse the lead vocalist, started off the Dragonette items such as vi- and have released three albums dialogue in roughly two hours, of the band members before night with their famous song I nyl albums, CD’s, and T-shirts since 2007. The most recent than many other games can ac- they went on stage. Get Around. were being sold throughout the one, Bodyparts, came out late complish in 70 hours. “Dra-gon-ette! Dra-gon- Other songs that followed night. in 2012. The game’s two main suc- cesses lie in its picturesque vi- suals, merged with its orches- trated background music. At all times the player feels Boosting their self-Esteem as if they are staring at a beau- tiful masterpiece. The moun- tain that is always in the back- Matt Anness ground, and is the main fo- The Chronicle cus of the characters’ story, is slightly faded at the beginning. Local rock talent can be As the character approaches, heard daily in south Oshawa at it becomes a beautiful beacon. the Rehearsal Factory. Within The sand in the desert is trans- the con¿nes of the custom-built formed as the sun goes down, sound-proofed walls and rick- taking the light of the sunset ety Àoors, there is a new band and turning it into a picture of looking to rock the local scene. liquid gold as the player slides It’s common for bands to down the steep dune. Then all change. “We all had a band sep- at once, as the player falls into arately in this jam space,” said a pit and the sun’s light is ¿l- Krystle Karacsonyi, lead singer tered, it becomes a silver colour of Esteem. that almost seems realistic. Consisting of ¿ve members Matt Anness What makes Journey unique including Karacsonyi on vocals, is the music. Composed for the Richard Roberts and Justin ESTEEM: The band will be making their Oshawa debut April 20 at Wasted Space and game, it follows the character Deschenes on guitars, Kristy The Atria. and adapts to his or her prog- Bryan on bass, and Conor Free- ress, setting the mood at each born on the drums, many styles players and stuff like that. I like lead to later complications, just about anybody in any era point in the game. As the char- emerge from the rock-quintet. a lot of ‘90s metal and funk- but for Esteem the writing has or age, they can hear it and re- acter met obstacles, overcame Freeborn and Karacsonyi rock, I pretty much like every- come naturally. late to it. People can dance to it, dif¿culties, or fell victim to the are currently enrolled at Dur- thing under the sun. I’ve liked “The rhythms are just built there’s some parts of songs that few antagonistic non-playable- ham College for Music Business country music, rap music, all into us. We’ll bounce some- can get really heavy. It attacks characters, the music would set while Bryan studies Communi- kinds,” said Deschenes. thing off one-another then different areas but it doesn’t go the theme. This allows for a cations at UOIT. Rehearsing The diversity of inÀuences you’re inÀuenced by each oth- beyond the point to shy away player to become so immersed a few times a week, Esteem’s steams all throughout the band er,” said Deschenes. from a certain audience.” in the game that it begins to di- diversity varies from metal as well. “I’m down with all sorts Though they have yet to Esteem will be making their rectly affect the player’s mood. to a mellow funk. They also of music. I listen to all kinds of make their public debut, their debut in Oshawa on April 20, Journey is the type of game have covers of Florence + The rock and electronic music. My style can easily appeal to many doing two separate shows at that can never be fully un- Machine and Kid Cudi songs main inÀuence on the drums is people. “[We have a] unique- Wasted Space and The Atria derstood or appreciated until in their arsenal of live perfor- Dave Grohl,” said Freeborn. ness in the sound,” said Rob- and can be found on social me- played. It is less a game, and mance tracks. Sometimes bands struggle erts. “It’s a different sound ap- dia such as Facebook and Twit- more a controllable artistic and “I’m into a lot of prog guitar with the writing, which can proach. It’s a sound that allows ter. musical masterpiece. 38 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Entertainment Lighthouse shines at Regent Matt Anness The Chronicle

A sold-out crowd joined leg- endary Canadian rock group Lighthouse at Regent Theatre on March 15. For 90 minutes Lighthouse played through their classic hits, bringing the crowd back to the late ‘60s and ‘70s to when they ruled the Canadian airways. 1849, Hats Off and of course Sunny Days brought back many memories for the older crowd. Mordern Lighthouse songs such as Remember The Times and Fine China blended into the tracklist of hits. They also performed Lonely Places, which lasted for 22 minutes, allowing every member of the nine-piece band (which includ- ed a trumpet, trombone and two saxophones) to shine for a Matt Anness fusion of rock and jazz. Lead singer Dan Clancy got RHYTHMIC LIGHT: Canadian rock/jazz band Lighthouse brought down the house at Regent Theatre on the crowd to sing along with March 15. Sunny Days as loudly as they could and challenged everyone encouraging the audience to even more energy. Pretty Lady were performed in never had the same success from Oshawa to sing louder help in any way they can be- Co-founder and keyboard- a medley of their older songs of their ‘70s songs being per- than everyone from other cit- fore announcing Lighthouse ist Paul Hoffert was jumping which was followed up by their formed, the sold-out crowd ies. has helped to support over 150 around and Clancy was running most successful song, One Fine never once lost a bit of energy. Co-founder and drummer/ children through the years. all over the stage while singing Morning. Country singer Hannah Chap- vocalist Skip Prokop spoke to After a 20-minute intermis- notes for 30 seconds. Even with some of the mod- plain from Alton, Ontario the crowd about World Vision, sion the guys came back with Classics like You Girl and ern Lighthouse songs which opened for Lighthouse. Entertainment The Chronicle March 26, 2013 39 Enjoy music without any treble

Marielle Boutin land. Sutherland also says that The Chronicle he has noticed an expansion in the festival overall due to the Music will soon ¿ll the halls breadth of topics being dis- of Durham College and the cussed. streets of Oshawa as the 13th “We’re having very differ- annual Reel Music Festival is ent conversations today, and set to kick-off on April 3. the way students approach the The festival, which is or- events now is also very differ- ganized entirely by the Music ent,” says Sutherland. “This Business and Management stu- year we’re talking about getting dents at Durham College, has some bigger bands, while when always been a staple of the col- we started they were relatively lege that offers something for unknown.” Although there everyone. have been many festivals before “It goes from being inside a this one, it doesn’t stop those classroom to being out in pub- involved from setting speci¿c lic, so instead of just the MBM goals for what’s to come. students or even the people in “We de¿nitely want to make the School of Media Art and a pro¿t this year,” says Cluett. Design being aware of it, the “I joined the marketing team whole college is aware of it,” this year because I felt that I says School of Media Art and could make a change and I feel Design Dean Greg Murphy. Marielle Boutin that we all kind of think that The festival is broken down way. We mostly just want to see into various sections, the ¿rst MBM DOES IT AGAIN: First-year Fine Arts student Jennifer Hebert shows her ex- the festival succeed.” of which is Prescription to citement for the Reel Music Festival, which kicks off on April 3. As a professor, Sutherland Rock, which serves as a work- simply wants to see his stu- shop where music industry demo derby, where artists can an arduous task, the students “I am very excited for the dents reach the goals they set professionals come in and talk submit a copy of their demo seem to have a solid program to festival because I enjoy seeing and in the process help them. to the students. to be judged and a meet-and- fall back on. live bands,” says ¿rst-year Fine “On an outside point of view, Next is Songs Revealed on greet as well as a conference. Second-year student Mo- Arts student Jennifer Hebert. I want to make sure the name is Thursday, which is a songwriter “Students get an opportu- nique Cluett is part of the mar- “Music is so big and I ¿nd a put forward in a positive man- competition and Friday marks nity to contact these people keting group and says that this lot of people would rather en- ner and that people see this the start of the real festival and they create networks with program is a great way to reach joy going to a small show for vessel as something positive with four showcases of smaller them,” says MBM professor out to students. cheaper and see more than one and they can walk away from bands at various venues around Tony Sutherland. “We want to make our pro- band.” it saying that they’ve gained Oshawa, such as Wasted Space There will also be a ¿lm fes- gram aware and target music Considering the festival is something and learned more and The Atria. tival on Friday that is broken students so they know about going on its 13th year, Suther- about the industry.” Greg Mur- “It’s good because it gives a up between high school stu- our program,” says Cluett. land says the continuity is what phy also has hopes for this bunch of people the chance to dents, who can show 10 videos, “Also, I think the concert aspect keeps people interested. year’s festival that he believes see a lot of different bands and and college students who can will attract any student in gen- “We’ve been able to hold our will bene¿t not only students genres of music,” says Dino Iez- show ¿ve. There will be three eral who want to have fun on a own and get the word out there but everyone on campus. zi, owner of The Atria. “And it’s winners for each group. Saturday night.” but we can always do better, “I like to see it go really well great for us as it provides sup- The festival will conclude It’s for this reason that many and part of our struggle is when so that the students are at their port for live music.” on Saturday, with a yet-to-be- students on campus are excited new students come in every best, so when the industry peo- The Friday will also be host announced “big act”. to attend some of the shows in year and you’re basically start- ple come in they think: ‘Yeah, to the trade show, the digitera While planning a festival is the festival. ing from scratch,” says Suther- these people are ready.’ Film festival is about to get Reel ning stages of the ¿lm fest. teria such as originality, qual- in future years. with the ¿lm fest beginning Amber Van Wort “Most of the planning is com- ity, story line, and will give a Despite the importance of on April 5. “The ¿lm contest The Chronicle plete at this point, however, live critique,” she said. “The top ¿lm during RMF, the MBM will take place at two differ- there are some loose ends that ten post-secondary students’ program does not focus ¿lm or ent times…¿rst, being the high Finally, it’s back. As part of need to be tied up,” said Mill- videos will be judged prior to theatre, at least, not any more. school students’ portion, will their annual Reel Music Festi- er. “The venue is secured, our their event and only the top ¿ve Professor Joanne Hill is the take place between noon and val (RMF) Durham College’s judging panel is con¿rmed and scores will be shown live. The longest surviving member of 3 p.m. in the SA lounge above MBM students will be hosting promotion is in process. Right top three out of the both cat- the MBM program, but even E.P. Taylor’s pub. The sec- a ¿lm fest. now only task still in progress egories will receive prizes.” The she doesn’t remember much of ond, the post-secondary por- Last year, due to time re- is marketing the event.” deadline for post-secondary the old theatre days. “I know tion, will take place in between strictions they had to cut the This year, the program is submissions just passed yester- very little about the theatre performers’ set changes of a ¿lm fest out, said MBM profes- trying something different by day, Monday, March 25. How- portion of the old Entertain- special musical showcase in sor Tony Sutherland. reaching out to high schools for ever, Miller said, “The deadline ment Administration program E.P. Taylor’s pub,” said Miller. “Last year was an anomaly. ¿lm submissions. “I’m excited for high school students is up in (which is what we were before Overall it seems everyone in We generally hold RMF around about our plans. We are mar- the air at this point.” we became known as Music MBM is happy to have the ¿lm week 12 of the semester. Last keting the ¿lm festival to high You don’t need to be a pro- Business Management). There fest back at RMF. year, Good Friday was April 6. school and post-secondary stu- fessional videographer to enter were only a couple of courses Miller believes that the ¿lm Then there was the Junos and dents,” said Sutherland. either. “No special quali¿ca- taught in this subject, and the fest opens up RMF to a wider other music events that oc- High school and post-sec- tions are required to enter, but prof who taught them, Tony range of people. “It will de¿- curred,” said Sutherland. “So ondary submissions will be there are some rules and regu- Jones, has since retired,” she nitely be positive for RMF be- we planned RMF for an earlier judged separately. The festi- lations that must be followed,” said. cause it puts relevance back date than we wanted, St. Pat- val will accept 10 submissions said Miller. “For example, there While it’s not their main fo- into the Reel aspect of the fes- rick’s weekend. Students had from each category, said Miller are length requirements, 3 to 5 cus, ¿lm and how it partners tival,” she said. less time to plan the festival.” and of those, three winners will minutes for high school stu- with the music industry does “This allows us to reach an RMF is mainly organized and be chosen. dents and 3 to 8 minutes for come up throughout the course, entirely different audience run by the MBM students, said “Each category will have a post-secondary, and restric- said Miller. “There isn’t a lot of aside from people who enjoy Sutherland. “This is a student- separate event. The high school tions on content such as curs- ¿lm education in the program, live music and musical educa- run event. I supervise the plan- submissions will be judged live ing and nudity.” however; we learn a lot of dif- tion.” ning process, guide decisions, at the event, as all 10 of the se- Sutherland believes that ¿lm ferent ways that music and the For more information on the and sign documents,” he said. lected videos will be shown. is an important part of Reel ¿lm industry work together,” ¿lm fest and other RMF events Student organizer Fallon The judges will then have a Music Fest, hence the name, she said. you can visit their website at Miller is pleased with the plan- score for the video based on cri- and said they plan on continue RMF is set to start April 3, reelmusicfestival.com. 40 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Entertainment The Chronicle March 26, 2013 41 Plug and play for charity event

the co-creators discovered how dif¿- Cody Orme cult it was to create an event on such a The Chronicle scale. Now, with a more realistic out- look, Youssefain is happy with what it The ¿rst thing you would notice has turned into. while walking into UB 2080 on March “It blows me away that we’ve built 15 was how hot it was, with 150 stu- a… tradition,” said Youssefain. dents armed with their gaming PCs, It is a tradition that brings an excite- ready for a 36-hour LAN WAR. ment with it. LAN WAR is an event, put on by “It’s a big school pride thing,” said Business and IT Society, that takes Sunny Singh, who was in charge of pro- place every semester, uniting gamers motion and sponsors. “Not many uni- around campus. All proceeds went to versities have LAN parties.” charity. Part of the excitement from the Tickets cost $20, and rafÀe tickets night came from the sponsors. could be bought with canned food. Node Supply and Cooler Master all “It’s a great way to meet new peo- made their presence known, while Dr. ple,” said Carlson Hoang, president of Pepper supplied drinks for the 150 at- LAN WAR adding this event is not just tending that sold out the event. for gamers; anyone can come. Since last year, the event has con- “It’s the love of games that brings stantly sold out. It has grown so much [people] there,” said Chantelle Galea, that the next LAN WAR may be held in executive member of LAN WAR. “It’s the gym. all in good fun.” “We want to spread gam- They have tried to accommodate as ing culture,” said Youssefain. Cody Orme many people as possible. That culture has spread to the female Some examples of this are the ¿rst crowd as well. event featuring Nintendo’s new con- ALL OUT WAR: Arrick Singh, a game development student, play- “A lot of girls that do come are with sole, the Wii U running Nintendo ing on his “Box PC” at LAN WAR V. their boyfriends,” said Galea, adding Land, a light-hearted party game. that about 20 women came, double the Another is the Rock Band pit, one of number from last semester’s event. the most used things of the event. said Hoang, speaking about how all the wanted to break a world record. To Galea though, it’s just the begin- Which is a stark contrast to the most gamers get along. “You can feel the en- “At the time, no event like this had ning. “Coming with your boyfriend is popular game there, League of Leg- ergy when you walk in.” ever happened before,” said Aries the ¿rst step,” said Galea, adding that ends. LAN WAR is one of the largest LAN Youssefain, co-founder of LAN WAR. they can tell their friends to come to “That’s the magic of LAN WAR,” parties in Canada, but originally they Those dreams ¿zzled quickly when next year’s. 42 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 43 SPORTS Lords pitcher ready to play for Canada kind of neat.” Kristian Cuaresma KalbÀeisch was asked to try The Chronicle out for Canada by Rosemary Theriault, the Lords’ assistant Durham Lords fastball coach and co-coach for Canada pitcher Lydia KalbÀeisch will at the competition. Often, Kal- be representing team Canada bÀeisch’s father travels with this summer at the 19th Mac- her to her games, but because cabi Games. he won’t be able to make the Taking place in Israel be- trip, having Theriault in her tween July 18 and 30, the Mac- corner is something she doesn’t cabi Games bring the best Jew- take for granted. ish athletes together every four “It’s going to make me feel a years to compete in various lot more comfortable because sports. It is the third- largest I don’t really know the other sport gathering in the world. girls that are going, so at least The 19-year-old Palmerston knowing one person, is going to native is coming off a strong help,” explained KalbÀeisch. rookie campaign in which she Usually shy and reserved, helped the Lords win silver KalbÀeisch used to hate base- medals at the OCAA provincial ball because of its slow pace. and CCSA national champion- But after discovering her love ship. for pitching, the Durham Col- After being cut from her lege Sport Management stu- Palmerston Marlins rep team dent used the sport to trans- several years ago, KalbÀeisch form herself. has come a long way and looks “It kind of calms me, it’s forward to playing fastball on a kind of a relief for me,” said global stage. KalbÀeisch. “I don’t normally “I think just playing inter- like being the centre of atten- national teams is great because tion, but in fastball, I love it.” I’ve only played against teams KalbÀeisch expects the team Kristian Cuaresma in Canada,” she said. “Being to meet before the Maccabi able to play against other teams Games for tournament play to TAKING ON THE WORLD: 'XUKDP/RUGVURRNLHSLWFKHU/\GLD.DOEÁHLVFKZDV that speak different languages, build chemistry throughout the selected to represent team Canada at the 19th Maccabi Games in Israel. I want to experience that. It’s roster. UOIT hockey season in review

Brent Carabott 138. While cutting the GA down by 26 is nately, one of the Ridgebacks’ strengths VanMoerkerke, a big, physical presence, The Chronicle an accomplishment, coach Marlin Muy- this season was team depth. “We has rounded into a complete player this laert would like to see that total go down weren’t a one-line scoring team, that’s season. “The biggest thing for me was It was an up-and-down season for even more. for sure,” said Muylaert. ¿nding my all-around game. This year the UOIT men’s hockey team. The team A large portion of this year’s team was The scoring was spread throughout I was playing well defensively, and that got off to a quick start, going 5-3 in the made up of rookie players. UOIT had the forward lines this season. While always translates to good offense,” said ¿rst eight games. However, the Ridge- 15 new players coming onto the roster some players contribute more, it is a VanMoerkerke. “The penalty-kill was backs failed to keep the wins coming. to start the season. Next season Muy- good sign when a team full of rookies good too. Both Jesse and I had a great November was a tough month for the laert will be looking to see further prog- can score by committee. year on the PK.” team. After their strong start in October ress from his now second-year players. Another positive heading into next With the departure of a few sig- UOIT lost six of the next nine games. The coach stresses that consistency is season for the Ridgebacks is that their ni¿cant leaders this season, next year The team only managed to accumulate the key to winning, something that his two top scoring forwards will be return- Stoughton and VanMoerkerke ¿gure to three more wins in the second half of more experienced players will hopefully ing. Linemates and roommates Jesse play a larger role in leading the team. the season. be able to bring to next season. Stoughton and Luke VanMoerkerke “We need to be more consistent,” It wasn’t all bad after the ¿rst month. “There’s always an adjustment pe- share an apartment as well as the top said Stoughton. “There were games UOIT managed to squeak into the play- riod coming into CIS hockey,” said two spots in team scoring. VanMoerker- where we’d play well but we’d go on offs after a thrilling win in their ¿nal Muylaert. “We’re not playing 70 games, ke led the team with 29 points through streaks where we’d lose six or seven in game of the season against Laurier. we’re playing 28 games. You have to be 28 games and Stoughton was just be- a row and that just can’t happen.” Both They faced the Western Mustangs ready to play every game and can’t af- hind him with 24. players know that talk is cheap. What and were swept by the league-leading ford to have an off night.” “I’d say my offensive skills this year is important is to lead on the ice. “Big powerhouse. With graduation, every team loses were pretty good. But I got to give a lot thing for me is leading by example, go- While the season did not end favour- key players at the end of the season. of credit to my line mates ‘cause they ing out and being the ¿rst guy on the ably for UOIT, there were a number of This year the Ridgebacks will lose their set me up,” said Stoughton. They ¿n- ice in practice,” said VanMoerkerke. bright spots that the team can take into captain and veteran defenceman, Chris ished the 2011-‘12 season together on a Stoughton has the same attitude, and next year. Purves, as well as Tony Rizzi and Steve line and played the majority of this one knows that hard work transfers into on- The biggest improvement this sea- Spade. It will be a signi¿cant loss. together. No doubt the chemistry built ice success. “I work hard every practice son was the team’s goals-against totals. Purves has been a reliable top defence- between these two will be a big help on and every game. I commit myself to the UOIT ¿nished the season with 112 GA, men for the team, as has Spade. Rizzi the ice. team workouts, and if I’m doing that, a signi¿cant improvement on the 2011- has ¿nished at or near the top in team The two enjoy playing together and hopefully everybody else will jump on ‘12 season when they recorded a GA of scoring for the past three years. Fortu- their styles complement each other. board.” 44 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 45 46 The Chronicle March 26, 2013 Campus The Chronicle March 26, 2013 47 48 The Chronicle March 26, 2013