Pickering Campus Opens Doors

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VOLUME XL, ISSUE 7 NOVEMBER 20, 2012

SA head impeach vote delayed

Manjula Selvarajah The Chronicle

A vote to impeach the Student Association president Rachel Calvelli, has Sarah Crookall been postponed until an investigation into a com- ENGAGING YOUNG VOTERS: Justin Trudeau, MP for Papineau and a federal Liberal leadership candidate plaint about the student stopped by UOIT and Durham College to meet students. association is completed . In a long and sometimes emotional annual general meeting of the student association (SA) held Trudeau lights up campus up for review by the membership was the impeach- Sarah Crookall nursing lab and gathered with scholarships,” he said. Association.“To have such a ment motion tabled by The Chronicle students in the student centre Along with reasonable tu- big political leader show up is a Adam Kube, a second-year lounge for a question-and-an- ition rates, the former teacher fantastic way to show morale.” UOIT Criminology and A shining sun, along with ea- swer period. said Canadian schools need to Students had the opportu- Justice student. ger staff and students, greeted “The principles that underlie stay innovative on the world nity to sign supporter signup At the meeting, he cited Justin Trudeau as he visited my approach to post-secondary stage to ensure a sound econ- sheets. Engaging voters is a Calvelli’s use of a board- Durham College and UOIT on education are very much based omy. “You’re uncertain of strong part of Trudeau’s vision. - Nov. 14. on access to high quality edu- whether or not you’re ever go- “As soon as young people ment of her rent from SA The Montreal MP stopped by cation for everyone,” said the ing to be able to buy a house stop voting to 30 per cent or 35 revenues, and support of the Oshawa campuses to speak 40-year-old Liberal candidate. in the exploding job market. per cent turnout, and start vot- board meetings that hap- with students and tour school “It also means making sure The last thing you need is to be ing to the 80 per cent seniors pen behind closed doors facilities. Coincidentally, the that our vulnerable individuals, saddled with a $20,000 debt as tend to vote at, we’ll spend a as concerns about her in- kids from marginalized com- well,” said Trudeau. lot less talking about pension tentions and interests as of the federal leadership race. munities or facing social-eco- “It shows that we are impor- and health care and a lot more president. During his visit, Trudeau in- nomic challenges, have full ac- tant,” said Laura Woodhead, a about how we need to invest in See Oust Page 3 teracted with Durham College’s cess to a slate of bursaries and member of the Student Liberal education,” he said. Pickering campus opens doors

Joshua Santos ering. The mayor of Pickering, which holds 300. ment, Victimology and Youth The Chronicle “(Our mission is) to provide Dave Ryan, was the one who The city of Pickering was Corrections and Interventions. a new location where people came up with the idea. “The chosen as the newest learn- Students at the site like the Durham College president can receive post-secondary ed- mayor is very passionate about ing environment because of its idea of both colleges collaborat- Don Lovisa, Mayor of Pickering ucation, particularly in the west having a post-secondary en- strong infrastructure and eco- ing. Dave Ryan and Centennial Col- end of the Durham Region, and vironment in the community nomic potential for both Dur- “It’s great, good that two lo- lege president Ann Buller host- to provide programs they can and we spoke four years ago,“ ham Region and Toronto. cal colleges came together in a take at the post-graduate level,” said Lovisa. “That conversation Currently Durham College new location,” said D.C. Addic- grand opening of the new Pick- said DC president Don Lovisa. grew and then I invited Ann offers continuing education tions and Mental Health stu- ering Learning Site on Nov. 13. “We also want to understand Buller, president of Centennial courses and four graduate cer- dent Denna Visconti. “There’s The grand opening began the Pickering community bet- College, to partner with us.” not much room for study spac- with a ribbon-cutting and- ter and savour this opportunity Durham College currently Addictions and Mental Health, es here but it’s a great place to speech from the mayor of Pick- to grow in the future.” has 140 students at the site, Human Resources Manage- start.” 2 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Campus DC opens its doors to students

Andy Ghaith # The Chronicle in industries all over Ontario and Canada. The job of Lisa Durham College showcased Corbett, the Job Associate Reg- more reasons why people istrar at Durham College, is to should consider joining Dur- ensure new programs train stu- ham at this year’s fall open dents to meet the needs of the house. On Saturday, Nov 10, market. school president Don Lovisa “We just wanted an oppor- stood inside the front doors of tunity to show students our fa- the Gordon Willey building and cilities. To give them a sense of welcomed prospective students what it would be like to attend and their parents to Durham Durham College,” said Corbett. College. “We went out into the com- The open house focused on munity and did some market- new programs set to launch in ing and some outreach pro- the autumn of 2010. Lovisa grams to attract people. We said the open house is a good have lots of new programs that opportunity to allow people Jennifer Barr are looking at what the industry to see the college and learn all and the market is demanding. about it. LISTENING TO STUDENTS: Durham College president Don Lovisa gives a help- Our goal is to get jobs for stu- “The future of Durham Col- ing hand to potential students and parents at the fall open house on Nov. 10. dents,” she said. And jobs are lege is about the new programs, what are on the mind of pro- more students, helping the ham Region.” dents. spective students as well. community grow and diversi- whose son Paul is still unde- Another tell-tale sign of the “It’s nice because they’re like Kyle Clancy, still undecided fying with the economy. It will cided about which program he school spirit was the vibrancy your friends. You can call them on what he wants to take, came help students get jobs,” he said. wants to take, said he expects of the many student volun- " to the open house to assess his Asked about why the college Durham to help his child get on teers on campus that day. From the school. It’s a great place,” options for his future. is launching 11 new programs the right track. holding doors open, to leading he said. O"R # in one year, Lovisa said: “Peo- “I expect the school to pro- visitors on tours of the campus, Faiga also said that the without college. I heard Dur- ple come here for the programs vide him with an education that the volunteers seemed genu- school has very helpful staff, ham College has a high employ- and to get trained for jobs. The leads to a job,” he said. inely enthusiastic. and the facilities are clean, ment rate,” he said. improvements we make every Another major point for the The door greeter at the SW which are very important for Clancy said he believes that year attract more students.” ! entrance, Daniel Faiga, says its him and most people he knows. college is necessary to a future, Parents play a large role in school to their home. “It’s con- because Durham college knows Ultimately, the whole goal of and that Durham College had a helping their children decide venient because we live in Dur- how to connect with the stu- the Durham College experience lot of eye catchers up that day. SA to ﬁle human rights claim against city

Sarah Crookall ciation president Rachel Calvelli about dents to live closer to campus. and Evan Barr instances of feeling targeted by bylaw England has acted as a strong oppo- “If a student is living in what may be The Chronicle - nent to the bylaw since before her stay traditionally a living room with a few hoods surrounding the Simcoe North *+ friends, they’re probably doing that be- ' campus. The human rights claim is “It’s not working because it’s not cause it’s the only thing they can afford.” *+ still being put together as the logistics working for all of Oshawa,” she said. Oshawa is the only city to attempt rights claim against the city of Oshawa 6 6 “One-third of Oshawa’s population are to pass a demerit points system in one regarding the housing bylaw. decided. There are claims by students renters, and those renters do not get the The bylaw currently limits renters to that they have been unfairly targeted for same protection and level of service as On a similar level, Hamilton, the four rooms and only part of a basement noise complaints and putting their gar- the ones that are living in that residen- home of McMaster University, has a to be used for living. This fall, Oshawa bage out too early because of morning tial housing bylaw.” England added that housing bylaw but it is applied to the council put forward a motion to imple- classes. if the bylaw was about safety it should entire city. ment a demerit points system to track “The problem is that the bedroom be applied to all of Oshawa. Dalhousie Crescent, Britannia Av- repeat offenders of property standards limit isn’t capped on the square footage Points can be deducted for infrac- enue, and Ormond Drive outline the of the house, it is capped on people,” tions from lawn maintenance to parking Oshawa zoned area. In the original city With Ontario students facing the said Calvelli. tickets and noise complaints. For in- reports on Sept. 10, staff reported that highest tuition rates in the country, VP of University Affairs Jesse Cul- stance, a noise complaint will earn each 6 keeping a roof over their heads may be len said the claim is still in the works. property two points per infraction. At a demerit point system, then in October /6 “We’re looking into our options on how seven demerit points, a warning letter tabled the motion to asses costing. system could see them facing eviction P will be issued from the city, while an ac- But how exactly does this bylaw af- 6 “We’re looking into whether we’ll do a cumulation of 15 points runs the risk of fect human rights? City councillor Roger Bouma intro- class-action style, where we can have a property losing its rental licence. The The Ontario Human Rights Commit- duced the demerit points system as a several applicants or claimants on the licence will be reviewed at the discretion tee sent a letter to the city of Oshawa 6- same claim, or do it separately, student in 2010 stating there is a human rights spect the exterior and interior of rental by student.” “It’s in the landlord’s best interest not concern regarding young people, mak- properties around the North campus of The SA has been in touch with the to reach 15 points, but it’s unfortunate ing the city vulnerable to human rights Durham College and UOIT. This area Ontario Human Rights Commission and because they won’t be the ones to feel challenges. happens to be densely populated by stu- over the past few years has seen support the pain,” said Cullen. “Because they “The OHRC believes, and the Plan- dents. Bouma said the demerits system from them. The rental issue between can turn around and sell that property ning Act clearly states, that zoning is to ensure the safety of tenants and not the student community and the city has and the new buyers will be unable to should focus on planning and land-use to persecute them. calmed over the years since Councillor rent. What it does is open up the doors issues, and should not be used to choose He said targeting students is not the Amy England took the reins during her to allow more people who aren’t renting the people who will live in the housing.” intended outcome of the points system. two-year presidency from 2008-2010. to students so that students aren’t oc- Since 2005, the bylaw has been re- “This is just to make sure our bylaws The last human rights action was at- cupying the homes. It’s a tactic to force peatedly amended with language and are being appropriately enforced,” he tempted during England’s term, when student out of the neighbourhood.” procedure changes, and has resisted said. “The vast majority of enforcement Sarah Jayne King, chairperson of the lawsuits in the process. is with landlords, not the tenants.” He person. Canadian Federation of Students On- In September, the SA launched the added that the area around the school “Students were feeling really tar- tario, said, “Actions by municipal gov- social media campaign #Fairhousing to has a higher number of renters. geted and not one student felt that they ernments that prevent students from bring awareness to fair and affordable The pitfall is that once a property has were in a safe position to step forward, making choices that are good for them housing for students in Oshawa. gained demerit points, they will stay on because even though the Student Asso- is something that we have seen happen The SA recommends students famil- the property for two years even if own- ciation was backing them that individ- across the province, and something that iarize themselves with the Residential ership changes. ual would hold the brunt of the case,” is completely unfair to students.” Tenancies Act, which outlines housing Students have told Student Asso- said England. Now the association has King said affordability causes stu- rules. Campus The Chronicle October 20, 2012 3 Vote to oust SA president on hold due to complications

Cont’d from page 1 of directors, did inform attendees that a lawyer is cur- Calvelli echoed the de- rently working on the issue. Jeff Budgell/Student Association fence she had submitted in Kube asked the member- the minutes of the agenda, ship to consider postponing saying that these decisions the vote until the investiga- LEST WE FORGET: The local Oshawa civic band played several songs, were made by the board of tion was complete. It was including Amazing Grace. directors, the group she re- passed by the members in ports to, who are account- attendance. able to the membership. The nearly five-hour long Some students in the au- meeting was attended by Remembering with dience questioned Calvelli 181 students, with 473 other on the appropriateness students present by proxy, of accepting a rental ben- well above the 50 needed efit, even though it was ap- to make quorum. The loca- proved by the SA board of tion of the meeting, Gym S.A. our fallen soldiers directors, given that there 1, was nearly empty by the are financially distressed time the oust motion was Joshua Santos '= The civic band also per- students who do not receive discussed. The Chronicle War. formed Oh Canada, The Maple such benefits. By the time Kube’s vote The memorial service also X ' < '- Other students asked to postpone the discussion Durham College and UOIT feature guest speakers Lieu- ther, Strong To Save. They were whether the impeachment was put forward, campus commemorated Remembrance tenant Barrie Hodgins, vice- also joined by Steve Harrison to motion should have applied facilities had already in- Day on Nov. 9 with the help president of external affairs at perform Amazing Grace, and O instead to the entire board formed the chair of the from the Student Association. >>'- Valiant Hearts. of directors, who approved meeting and the board of The ceremony began with lane, and vice-president of hu- “I’ve been playing in band the use of some closed door ] < hymns from the local Oshawa man resources and services at for 11 years, said President of meetings and whose prede- that they would only be civic band. UOIT, Murray Lapp. the Canadian Band Associa- cessors approved the rental given a few more minutes to “We performed, Oh God “We were also joined by the tion, Barrie Hodgins. “To me benefit. finish off the meeting. Help Our Nations, Supreme Durham College police services Remembrance Day means not The discussion was in- Once the whistleblower *<'* @ Q ' only remembering the older terrupted by the revelation investigation is finished, To Say, and ‘I Vow To Thee My 6 " '- (soldiers) but remembering the that there is an ongoing in- the next meeting to proceed Country, said civic band mem- R ' Q- current who have given their vestigation at the Student with a vote on the impeach- ber Robert Whitsitt. dent of the Student Association lives for this country.” Association. Details were ment motion, and other Remembrance means some- Rachel Calvellli. “This Remem- The ceremony was held in kept confidential since the unfinished items will be thing different to everyone. “It brance Day we want to honour Gyms 3 and 4 at the Campus investigation is still under scheduled and the member- means a lot,” said Whitsitt. “My all solders, the ones in the past Recreation and Wellness Cen- 6 6 ' *- ship informed of the meet- whole family was in WWI and wars and ones in the war of Af- tre. It began at 10:30 a.m. and war, a member of the board ing details. WWII.” Whitsitt also said he ghanistan,” said Calvelli concluded at 11:30 p.m. Grow a Mo and support a Bro of the seriousness behind the is- dian university and college stu- Kimberley Earley sue of prostate cancer. dents in particular have really The Chronicle “I think awareness starts with embraced the movement,” said your friends and family. Noth- Longo. Movember is one of the most ing raises awareness like frank The Movember campaign popular fundraising events to conversations,” said Longo. has set up personal goals for all take place all over the world. “I love that the website uses teams and individuals partici- Men are given the opportunity its popularity to encourage men pating in the fundraising. Some to grow a moustache and not get to get checked for treatable can- of those goals include bringing in trouble from their loved ones. cers,” says Longo. Men more awareness and education of Actually, the more inventive often than not have the attitude male mental health available, they get with their moustache- that there is no need for doctors \ growing abilities, the better. and if anything happens to be change in men’s health, and Men have 30 days to raise wrong with them they will sort helping fund prostate cancer re- funds, and more important, it out. search. awareness for men’s health, Christopher Willis According to http:// It’s not too late to join and ca.movember.com, in 2011 raise money. “Learning more male mental health initiatives. LET IT BEGIN: Brenton Alleyne shaves student George more than 854,000 Mo Bros about prostate cancer and be- “I joined last year because my Headley for Movember shave-off in the pit. and Mo Sistas around the world ing informed of the decisions friend needed an extra member got on board, raising $125.7 mil- some men may have to make in for his Movember team and it a modest $320 last year and have men interested in making lion CAD. their lifetime is essential when sounded like a worthy cause,” am on pace to shatter that this a change for a cause that will “I was very impressed by the it comes to possibly improving said UOIT student Paul Longo, year.” give them the opportunity to amount of money the Canadian their quality of life,” said Longo. who is raising money for the Movember is a great way to talk about their health with oth- Movember movement raised for To learn more or to donate visit second year in a row. “I raised take such a serious issue and ers without feeling the pressure prostate cancer research. Cana- http://ca.movember.com 4 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 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] Doctors start junk-food ﬁght Imagine a world where a to understand the logic behind doesn’t have the same child- routine visit to the grocery < - store involves having to feel erage consumer on the conse- Obesity is now considered like the next big horror movie quences of their decision and one of the world’s leading ! During this Halloween sea- The plan is sound and sim- The public does need health son, the Ontario Medical As- ple, but only until the other guidance sometimes, so if the sociation (OMA) has suggested OMA is serious about creating food companies use scare tac- The Ontario Medical Associ- a healthier future, it needs to tics to raise awareness among 6 drop some of their proposed the public that treats are actu- /- strategies like restricting the arette packages have done their sales of junk food at venues >>= fair share to reduce smoking " the OMA, announced at a news in Canada, tobacco companies should modify and consider ^ _` their other proposals like low- campaign to battle obesity, a the court system in order to ! medical condition that Ontario ~ Though the Ontario Medical doctors believe will cost this luck trying to convince the dif- Association doesn’t have a di- province’s taxpayers more than ferent companies that produce rect say within government to {_ ! | these junk foods that this kind make a change, it does have a + R The announcement was Death trap or not, it just that’s been made clear after the highlighted by mock posters of doesn’t sound like reliable Michellle Munro introduction of this campaign, different junk foods accompa- it’s that these doctors know how nied by proposed warning la- Ontario doctors also need to it becomes clear that this is a / bels similar to those found on consider that they may have larger battle that may need an overweight, but the children universe, in hopes they would bitten off more than they can who are usually those drinks’ 6+6 = ^+ 6 / < 6 ^+ biggest fans shouldn’t have to can even just simply spark a se- accomplish is certainly admi- they’re trying to directly affect ready to defend their stance, deal with the disturbing facts 6 + * +*- # 6 = and images the OMA believes obesity, then that’s exactly the Canada, obesity rates in Cana- _} had to explain why drinks like 6 kind of food for thought people da have been on the rise for the juice boxes and chocolate milk * O"R _}=- Compare this to the amount of would have to suffer the same you my future oozing foot ul- ing linked to diabetes and dif- Canadians who occasionally in- + cer for your potential Non-al- Kris Cuaresma ferent forms of cancer, it’s easy dulge in unhealthy foods, and * coholic fatty liver disease” just An appeal for SA transparency * +- The Municipal Act of On- est level of transparency for how board members conduct are private and sensitive, and sociation was shaken up at O in-camera sessions? need to be discussed out of + ~ a meeting or part of a meet- All the board’s agenda The attendance at this year’s + 6 following a motion to remove ing to be closed to the public, states is that there will be an +~ } is an idea of what is happen- the president, Rachel Calvelli, a municipality or local board | showed that students are taking to avoid an atmosphere of - or committee of either of these sessions are only used ing a hand in who represents ^"/ ^ them shall state by resolution, for matters that are sensitive + O/ - main arguments for removing the fact of the holding of the such as employee discipline forth in the board meeting countability in decision 6 closed meeting and the gen- 6 making are tantamount to eral nature of the matter to be * have a broad description of the democratic process in a '6 +~ considered at the closed meet- + ~ - in-camera sessions added to membership-driven organiza- *+>- P laws there is no mention of in- * * +- rectors meeting was released / * + +~6 sociation,” said Jesse Cullen, 6 `| is not bound by the Munici- to broadcast board meetings vice-president of University O|P "|- pal Act, but it is a document transparency in their student + era sessions are meetings done that can be used to shape association, is this doing jus- * in private by just board mem- the association’s bylaws tice to their wishes? Is it time / - Zachary and help achieve the high- to add a bylaw that governs stand that some legal matters Leveque-Wilson

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The event started at The Student Association 10 a.m. and welcomed 14,000 board of directors is cur- attendees. rently investigating a com- UOIT offers a diverse array plaint directed at the SA of undergraduate and graduate leadership team that has degree programs through the been brought forward by a faculties of Business and Infor- whistleblower. mation Technology; Education; News of the whistle- Energy Systems and Nuclear blower complaint surfaced Science; Engineering and Ap- at the last Student As- plied Science; Health Sciences; sociation annual general Science; and Social Science and meeting on Nov. 1, when Humanities. a student in the audience The university opened in Sarah Aftab suggested that the vote 2005 on Simcoe Street and on an impeachment mo- now the university has a well- OPEN HOUSE: The ninth annual UOIT open house welcomed 14,000 attendees tion against SA president established downtown campus to the north and downtown campuses. Rachel Calvelli be held off as well. until the investigation into The university’s downtown and Humanities, The Faculty of helping at the refreshments want to improve,” said Krista the complaint is completed extension is a multi-purpose Education, Disability Services, booth and at the information Elliot, manager of the Academ- and results revealed. service building that offers in- Student Academic Centre, Stu- centre booth alongside the ic Student Centre. The impeachment mo- formation services and holds dent Association (SA), Tech- staff. “It is a good way to get The interested students and tion had been put forward lectures. UOIT purchased and nology Enriched Learning En- connected and learn about the parents were also informed by second-year Criminol- renovated the Regent Theatre, vironment, Campus Residence, opportunities,” said Usman about NOOL, a web resource ogy and Justice student which is used as a lecture the- Admissions and Financial Aid Zaki, a potential student. “It introduced at UOIT that uses Adam Kube, citing con- atre during the week and as a and Awards were some of the is a perfect way to meet with all media to improve skills in cerns about some of the SA- community stage on the week- prominent service and infor- the professors and learn about mathematics and writing. “I ends. mation booths with respective what is offered at UOIT.” love this university, heard good receives and her support of Aboriginal Resource Cen- counselors and professors. “We are not just a service for a word about it and I am look- in-camera meetings. tre, Academic Student Centre, The event was accompanied struggling students but we are ing forward to get an admission Kube agreed to have his The Faculty of Social Sciences by UOIT students who were a service for all students who here,” said Jose Hendrez. motion revisited when the Board director Fatema *6 UOIT raises awareness students in attendance at Dog the annual meeting that an investigation was under way. whisperer She said details were through movember shave maintain the privacy of the to bring parties involved, consid- Sarah Aftab ering the allegations were skills to The Chronicle still being reviewed. The cat, however, was The Student Association already out of the bag, GMC (SA) organized a Movember as far back as Oct. 2. On shave-off event at UOIT in UA that day, Jesse Cullen, the West on Nov. 3 to raise aware- Student Association vice- Michael Denault ness of prostrate cancer. The president of University Af- The Chronicle 6 fairs, revealed in a publicly with Alleyne’s Grooming For available Youtube post that Cesar Millan of the pop- Men, a private business that of- he was the whistleblower. ular television show, Dog fers image consulting, personal In an interview with Whisperer, is on a Canada- styling and counseling. the Chronicle, Cullen said wide tour and is stopping The event started at noon it started when he com- in Oshawa at the General and ended at 2 p.m. Vlasdo plained to the board chair, Motors Centre on Nov. 24. Conevski was the barber at the Jeff Everingham, that he During the event, Millan event, on behalf of Alleyne’s. had concerns about the will be hosting numerous “Movember means to help and hiring processes used to seminars offering informa- raise awareness for prostrate Sarah Aftab bring on a temporary so- tion on dog behaviour and cancer,” said Conevski, who cial media co-ordinator to relationships with people. was happy to be a part of the MOVEMBER: SA member Kyle Reynolds gets a shave the SA. Guests will also have the event. from barber Vlasdo Conevski to raise awareness for the Cullen said Calvelli then opportunity to meet Millan SA promotional staff mem- UOIT Movember shave-off event. disciplined him for insub- and ask questions. bers Kyle Reynolds and Brent ordination, for going over “Tickets are available in Seton were there to help her head and approaching a few options,” said Wil- Conevski set up the grooming shave took approximately 15 A third-year Electrical Engi- the board about this issue, liam Balfour, marketing booth. They were also answer- minutes. Quiznos was supply- neering student, Anton Than- at which point he made the and group sales manager ing students’ questions regarding hot water throughout the garajah mentioned he isn’t a decision to submit a whis- at the General Motors Cen- ing the event. event. fan of getting a full shave but tleblower complaint. tre. “One of these options “It is a lighthearted way to “I feel fresh and clean after for Movember he likes being a A corporate lawyer, on is the $125 VIP purchase show our support,” said Brent getting the shave. It is a move- part of the cause. “I feel amaz- retainer to the Student As- plus applicable fee.” Seton. ment that raises awareness ing, young and fresh. It’s an sociation, and two board For more information, The interested students for the betterment of mean’s event that not many people directors are investigating visit www.generalmo- signed their names on Alleyne’s health,” said Syed Obaid Rah- think about and it is a good way the complaint. torscentre.com. name sheet and then waited man, a third-year student in to raise awareness for prostrate their turn to be shaved. Each the Life Sciences program. cancer.” Campus The Chronicle November 20, 2012 7 One mouth-watering night tionships as well as abuse. Amanda Graham It was then up to students The Chronicle to decide whether the relation- 6 You Sexy Thing by Hot unhealthy or showed warning Chocolate echoed through signs. the Student Services Building “Unless you say I’m hot hallway as the third annual and I’m horny and I want you Sex and Chocolate event took to hit me across the face…that place at Durham College and is the only time it’s OK,” says UOIT. Bryan. On Nov. 8, sexpert staff After the games, Mei hosted from Outreach Services as well interactive discussions with as the Sexual Health Resource student participants regarding Centre (SHRC) hosted a non- some of the questions the majority of them got wrong, and students about safe sex and helped inform them of the cor- sexual abuse. rect answers. As a method of safe and Fliers for the R.A.D. pro- healthy sex, the SHRC sold sex gram were also on display toys, condoms and other sex- along with SHRC pamphlets, ual items at cost price to best helping encourage students serve the safety of the school of the resources available to population. However, “We do them. a lot more than just sell sex The event attracted roughly toys,” says Barbara Bryan, 45 students, all of whom left coordinator of Outreach Ser- more knowledgeable about vices. safe sex and statistics regard- Amanda Graham The SHRC focuses on pro- ing sexual abuse. viding as much information as Students also left with a possible to students regarding A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Students at the third annual Sex and Chocolate complimentary loot bag con- awareness, sexual health and event had fun learning about sex toys and safe sex. \- healthy alternatives or op- voured lube, condoms, choc- tions. mid-terms,” says Marissa Mei, To spice things up, the true or false twister, the stop olate, a card pertaining to a Although the SHRC cannot director of the SHRC. “It’s a SHRC then had cupcakes, light game and the nine steps !\ issue prescriptions, staff and nice break for students plus chocolates and balloons scat- game got students interacting about the Outreach Services volunteers will inform stu- it’s informative.” tered all over the room in the with each other and learning and SHRC. dents about the medical op- To make the event fun and shape of penises, boobs and hands on. “If you have any questions, tions that are best suited for exciting, a free hot meal and female genitals. Bryan was in charge of run- we offer peer support,” says them. beverages were given to par- While students found ning the stop light game, con- Mei. “We will give referrals “It’s a great event, especial- ticipants prior to the Sex and themselves giggling over the sisting of scenarios regarding 6 ly because it’s right in between Chocolate activities. sexual objects, games such as healthy and unhealthy rela- questions.” Unknown vandals plaster New year brings tasteless artwork on path new technology

Jacie Houghton Jacie Houghton ham College was changing The Chronicle The Chronicle their method of online com- munication. I’ve never been a Halloween is a time for stu- On Nov. 5. Durham College tech savvy person. dents to be different not devi- switched from using My cam- It took me a whole year and a ant. pus e-mail to DC Mail. bit to learn how to use Mycam- Unknown perpetrators Although the timing pus and to decide I hated it. vandalized the pathway con- of this seemed a little bit So it was only natural for me necting Dalhousie Crescent late, I was pleasantly sur- to be discouraged by the new and Durham College/UOIT 6 and unfamiliar concept of DC on Halloween weekend. this mid-semester shift. Mail. This path has provided I have to use my student e- Immediately after logging students with easy access mail a lot and I always found onto DC Mail I was able to see a to school since it was built "6- world of difference and a lot of spring of 2011. pus. improvement. Green and black spray Firstly, the link to view my e- All the qualities that Myc- paint covered the wooden Jacie Houghton mails froze, forcing me to stare ampus had lacked my last three walls. at the “loading please wait” 6! The tasteless content that VANDALISM: Unknown vandals left the walls of a page. in an instant with the introduc- stained this short-cut. was pathway covered in green and black ink. Also, the only tab that tion of DC Mail. seemingly done by drunk worked on the sidebar of my In addition, DC Mail resem- young-adults with minimal forced to subject themselves ately. Mycampus e-mail options was bles the set-up of Hotmail and art skills. Plastered with ridic- to badly drawn interpreta- “It’s ugly,” said Thompson. the Inbox. allows students to get in touch ulous phrases like, ‘I just saw tions of penises and outra- Thompson says before she It was impossible for me to with their creative side. some aliens,’ and ‘Bananas geous comments every time saw the path she thought col- tell whether my e-mails were Your DC Mail home page is and pajamas,’ the path was they walk to school. lege and university students actually sent t or to keep track customizable, with every motif defaced. Hospitality Management had a higher maturity level. of e-mails I’d sent in the past. and colour under the rainbow. Hundreds of students use Hotel Restaurant and Tour- “It just adds to the rowdy, Mycampus limited me be- Although it is new to Dur- this path as a short-cut multi- ism student Jenna Thompson party stereotype of students,” cause its program wasn’t com- ham College and I’m sure there ple times a day on their com- takes the same route to school said Thompson. patible with setting up my e- will be glitches to work out as mute to school. multiple times a day and no- No attempts of removing mail through my cell phone. the semester progresses, this These students are now ticed the spray paint immedi- I was a little skeptical is a great change that students when I received notice Dur- 6 8 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Campus Money to be made by students

program initially sparked Cass- Jacie Houghton er’s interest and she couldn’t be The Chronicle happier with the working con- The Durham College Work ditions of this program. Study program (DC Works) is “It went around my sched- for students who want to earn ule and they always understood a steady income while going 66P to school. This program helps Casser. Working with students had experience through jobs avail- taught Casser a lot about the able in most departments on issues students often deal with campus. and she used this knowledge to To be eligible for the Work help out her own friends. Study program a student must “I still have friends who go to Durham and I help them because I can I’ve been there and at least a 60 per cent full-time I can relate to them one hun- course load and maintain a P GPA of 2.0. Casser was presented with Students who can’t keep many great opportunities up the grade requirements or through this program and says R- students should reach out to cially unstable have the right to those services the school pro- appeal their case. vides. Director of Financial Aid “It’s an amazing experience and Awards Chris Rocha sup- Jacie Houghton P ports this program and encour- said Casser. ages students to take advantage WORK STUDY PROGRAM: Durham College Work Study program (DC Works) is Second-year Legal Admin- of these job opportunities. an opportunity available to any student in a full-time program. istration student Sarah Wurr “There’s not a department is currently in the Work Study in the school that doesn’t have said Rocha. can even lead to permanent AutumCasser received her program and took over the job #>6P Although the Work Study employment. Business Administration and of Casser after she moved to Rocha said students must program is dedicated to teach- “Often Work Study program 6 working full time. - students end up with oppor- of the Work Study program. Wurr found out about the campus and complete a ques- they understand the impor- tunities and it can open doors Casser heard about the program through OSAP and tionnaire about their current tance of school and the stresses to create connections for long program from a relative who that accompany it. #P worked in the school and ap- of April. O= \! 6 / / “I was a little late applying “It has a built-in calculator students especially around Colleges and Universities no second year. so I applied for every position and works as a snapshot for | !P longer funds this program as of “It only took me a couple P= P Rocha. this year. Durham College uses weeks to get a response after She got a few calls back with- Rocha. Listings of approxi- > - money from the Financial Aid P in a couple of weeks and was of- mately 100 jobs are posted an- dents who are part of this pro- *- In October Casser was offered the job on the spot in her nually for students to pursue gram are guaranteed anywhere tion of the revenue and giving fered a full-time position at the 6 according to their different in- from 8 to 12 hours a week at a it back to the students to help Student Services building for “They are usually quick to terests and skill sets. rate of $10.50 an hour. them. the experience she gained from R “About 10 to 15 per cent of “Studies have shown that “The institution supports it the program. Casser started out tell you when they will be host- # R anything more than that can even if the government cut its helping the school move the 6 P and it can be a lost opportunity impact a student’s academic P registration building to where it said Wurr. P P This program has had many is now and worked in records. Wurr loves the job she has Rocha explained this pro- A summer Work Study pro- returning students and has “You have to start your way at now and works a steady 12 gram focuses on two main as- gram is also available while stu- - the bottom and work your way hours a week. “It’s just enough dents are not in school. This en- cially stable. “The departments up if you actually want full- but not too much to be over- “We try to work their sched- sures students full-time hours and the students love this pro- P P= |P at a rate of $12.50 an hour and P The summer Work Study The extra income Wurr receives from this program helps her pay for the expenses that OSAP doesn’t cover. “Whether it’s my cellphone 6 P= Wurr enjoys her job so much her plan is to stay at the Stu- dent Services building and turn her job into a career. “It’s building me for what " 6 P = recommends this experience to students especially if they are She said this program has the criteria of the ultimate dream job. “You don’t work week- ends and it works around your P Once a student leaves school they are no longer eligible for =*- iting time for students take advantage of this convenient and helpful opportunity provided by Durham College. The Chronicle October 20, 2012 9 10 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Campus LAN party for gamers DC Cody Orme oﬀers The Chronicle

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New UOIT opens up a new Exercise transfer centre for disabilities and stay Melissa Walker credits The Chronicle really The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and the at DC Canadian Memorial Chiroprac- healthy Makeeba Foster Centre for the Study of Disabil- The Chronicle ity Prevention and Rehabilita- Jessica Rahman tion on Nov. 13. The Chronicle The College to Uni- “It is very exciting to see a versity Transfer Student faculty of health sciences and It is not too late to join Mentorship program helps a premier clinical training pro- the “MOVE yourself to guide college students gram come together to study better health” challenge at making the shift into uni- disability. the Durham Region health versity. The program pairs It’s the perfect alliance,” said department. The challenge new transfer students with Dr. Pierre Côté, director of the started on Nov. 5 and it those who have a year of UOIT-CMCC Centre for the will end Dec. 2. experience. Study of Disability Prevention Participants in this con- Students who get in- and Rehabilitation. test have a chance of win- volved with a mentor are The project is the third cen- ning great prizes if they set Melissa Walker | an exercise goal, make a what can be expected. They conjunction with another col- HEALTH SPEECH: The Ontario minister of health and plan and track their activi- have access to free events lege. It is located at the CMCC long-term care Deb Matthews. ties for two weeks. and workshops, which campus in Toronto. Regular exercise helps are planned as part of the Côté, associate professor at people maintain a healthy mentorship program. UOIT, said the emphasis of his allowed students to complete become disabled while others body weight, improve “The College to Uni- both the undergraduate and do not. sleep, relieve stress, have versity Transfer Student He received a $2.8-million the doctor of chiropractic in Vogel said the research done more energy and feel good Mentorship program was grant from the Financial Ser- seven years rather than eight. is important in building evi- about themselves. It also created as part of an effort vices Commission of Ontario. “The establishment of this dence to inform policy. helps children and youth to better support our col- / 6 - joint research centre was the Although the Ontario Min- develop strong bones and lege to university student velopment of a protocol for natural next step,” said Dr. istry of Health and Long Term muscles, and it improves population,” said Alean treatment of minor injuries. Jean Moss, president of CMCC. Care does not have a role in the their level of concentration Shah the peer mentoring The partnership between Dr. Ellen Vogel, dean of Fac- development or research at the in school. co-ordinator. “This pro- the two colleges began as a fo- ulty of Health and Sciences at centre, Minister Deb Matthews Children and youth need gram enables incoming cussed program that blends an UOIT said the research done attended the opening. at least one hour of moder- UOIT students who have honours undergraduate degree in this project will help to an- She said the development of ate exercise each day and transferred. at UOIT with a doctor of chiro- swer to questions about why, minor injury protocols and the adults need at least 2 ½ practic at CMCC. The program after an accident, some people research done at this facility hours per week, according would help to ease a burden on to the Canadian physical the health care system. activity guidelines, which She said the centre has an were announced by the honourable goal and will create Canadian Society for Ex- the basis of evidence to form ercise Physiology in 2011. decisions about the care of pa- This includes activities tients with disabilities. that make people’s hearts Students will be a part of the beat faster. research but only graduate stu- Small amounts of ex- dents. ercise can be a stepping stone to start off with. November is cupcake month

Jennifer Barr “There’s creamsicle, coco- The Chronicle nut, and Kahlua,” said Oliver. “But they will change each Vendor’s Alley got a lot week depending on what peo- sweeter this November. ple like.” Vendor’s Alley Cupcakes will Girvian added that chocolate be selling homemade cupcakes seems to be their most popular. until Nov. 22. “They went really fast!” Christina Girvian, Sarah Harquail said that it’s part of Oliver and Jessica Harquail are a class assignment for business the bright minds behind the students. business. They have to create an origi- It will be there every Mon- nal business on campus, and day and Thursday, from 12:30 to 3:30, to sell their creation to All the proceeds from the students and faculty. Vendor Alley Cupcakes will go There will be regular-sized to St. Vincent’s Kitchen, a local cupcakes, and mini cupcakes | priced from $1 to $3. Oshawa. Campus The Chronicle November 20, 2012 15 Students seek to ‘retake’ your SA

Sarah Crookall onstrate that we are listening to The Chronicle students, that we’re not pushing our own agenda and we A stiff air surrounded the need to do that by passing the Student Centre following the resolutions that students have controversial AGM held Nov. made.” 1. One of the words carried Kellar said sometimes policy on that air was transparency. mix-ups are about wording. With motions from broad- “The policies aren’t necessarily casting the SA board of direc- clear and part of the problem is tors meetings on Riot Radio to that interpretations can be dif- building a stronger policy on ferent.” private meetings, students at This year, students voiced Durham College and UOIT ex- worry about what postponing pressed a need for clearer representation from their student date means for their votes. Be- organization. cause the AGM was postponed “Our organization is based many issues are disjointed, in- on transparency,” said second- cluding the investigation and Sarah Crookall year Environmental Technol- possible impeachment of SA ogy student, Kyle Kellar. president Rachel Calvelli. Kellar said the Riot Radio “Student opinion should GETTING STUDENTS INVOLVED: Second-year Operations Management stu- motion is an effective way to matter, it should be impor- dent Brooke Bennett speaks to students about the petition being circulated by Re- engage students living outside P | take Your SA, a student coalition. of Oshawa. student Brittany McGinty. “It Following the annual gener- should be a priority to hear it al meeting (AGM), vice-chair of and understand it, and for (the not really fair to push it back. soon. And we want to get it out student leaders who have come the board of directors Jeremy AGM) to be postponed is kind And by pushing it back you’re now, we want to make sure that forward are more involved and Baarbé, brought forward a proof like a slap in the face,” putting enough time between students are being heard, and not willing to sit back. They posal to assess how private, or Kellar said that there are it that they’re going to forget 6 want to represent their stu- in-camera, meetings are han- pros and cons to the AGM be- some things from the previous they want as soon as possible.” dents and get involved.” dled. Currently, reports only ing postponed. AGM.” Additionally, the coalition Baarbé said the atmosphere state when they are held. “By delaying it more it gives In light of the AGM being is calling for the removal of can be linked to the Quebec “I’d like to see a solid policy students a better opportunity postponed alongside key is- Calvelli and the board of direc- student movement and how be built around in-camera ses- to understand the issues that sues, a coalition titled Retake tors chair Jeff Everingham. students are beginning to ask 6 are being brought up. It gives *+ Members said a November more questions. in-camera sessions can be used more time for things to be dealt a special meeting of members board motion regarding the Ca- “Transparency is not only an and for what purposes,” he with,” he said. in December. nadian Student Alliance elec- error of admission but it’s also said. “But at the same time stu- “Our end goal is to bring de- tions disregards their vote to an error of omission,” he said. “The board needs to dem- dents want to have it, so it’s mocracy back to the students,” leave the organization. “It takes work to be trans- said second-year Operations Calvelli and Everingham parent and in the past that Management student Brooke were unavailable to comment work hasn’t been done, so stu- Bennett. on the concerns. dents have not been informed “A lot of people have already “Its kind of the political, so- or well knowledgeable about given up on the idea of worry- cial climate we’re in right now,” these issues, or about their ing about the SA because their said Kellar. “Everyone’s tak- power to work with and affect student year is going to be over ing a more active role and the the organization.” Students get incentive to leave the pack behind

Jacie Houghton a $100 prize. Campus health nurse Tammy The Chronicle To apply go to leavethepack- Finlayson says there are many - ways to quit smoking and the Quitting smoking can save tion form or contact your LTPB - more than just your life. student team. ment at the Health Centre. The Leave The Pack Behind <- “We get to know their habits (LTPB) is hosting a “wouldu- teria that must be met in order and triggers for the best course rather” contest open to all stu- to enter. Registration for this of action to quit,” said Finlay- dents from colleges and univer- contest is open from Dec. 1 At son. sities in Ontario. 12:01 a.m. to Jan. 27 At 11:59 Students are given anti- This contest has four cat- p.m. The wouldurather contest smoking aids through the egories students can enter that begins Jan. 28 And runs until school at no cost to help them 6 - March 11. with their symptoms from nic- ing personalities. The Quit The Campus Health Centre otine withdrawal. For Good contest is for steady provides free products to stu- “We offer free patches and smokers who want to quit per- dents who want to quit smok- gum,” said Finlayson. manently, with a grand prize of ing. The school supplies non- This helps students deal $1,000. The Keep The Count smoking aids such as Nicorette with their nicotine addictions contest is for heavy smokers and the patch and will be avail- while saving them money. who cut down by at least 50 per able to those students trying to O cent and has a prize of $500. quit during the contest. some kind of nicotine replace- The Party Without the Smokes All entrants will be put into ment,” said Finlayson. contest is for students who a draw and winners will be no- The “wouldurather” contest cut out smoking while drink- /6 encourages students to use the ing and awards $250, and the the “wouldurather” contest will services provided by the school Don’t Start and Win contest is be selected in March and the and to make Durham College/ for students who don’t smoke grand prize will require a urine UOIT a happy and healthy and don’t plan on starting, with test in order to claim. school. 16 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Campus The Chronicle November 20, 2012 17 Keeping the Halloween spirit alive

Courtney Morin SCENE and Campus Perks to The Chronicle see if he wanted to partake in the SCENE program against Jaymie Oentoro and UOIT’s 19 other student leaders across Science Council was hard at Canada. “Jaymie was one of work Nov. 1 keeping the Hal- the most enthusiastic candi- loween spirit alive in hopes of dates we interviewed for the continuing their success with SCENEster program,” says Lai- the SCENEster scholarship la Eman, account co-ordinator competition. for the SCENE scholarship pro- The competition calls for a gram. series of different events and So far, SCENE is happy with challenges geared to promote his performance in the compe- SCENE, the rewards program tition, “Out of 40 students who linked with Cineplex Entertain- made it into challenge 1, Jay- ment and Scotiabank, and dis- mie was one of the top candi- play a student’s ability to lead dates receiving 260 supporters and do good for their school Courtney Morin for his network via Facebook, communities. The winner will Twitter and the CampusPerks be rewarded with a $5,000 HALLOWEEN PUB NIGHT: Students prepare for a make-up Halloween pub platform” said Eman. scholarship prize. night. So what are Oentoro’s plans The original plan for those for the $5,000 reward if he involved in the competition was in UOIT’s West Atrium and Sci- upset about the Campus clo- were ready for that one night. wins? “We want the money to to host a Halloween-themed ence Council members dressed sure (the result of a water main Then I woke up and my phone go directly towards our aca- pub night at E.P. Taylor’s, on up in colourful costumes, the break), mainly because of the had a bunch of texts about the demic events here at UOIT,” Oct. 30, where prizes would be team was able to talk to many amount of planning that went cancelation, the event was not he said. “Two years ago, I was handed out for best costume passing students, many of into setting up for the night. going to happen.” the VP of Finance for the Sci- and gift bags would circulate whom agreed to sign up for a “It was a huge factor. It Regardless, Oentoro keeps ence Council, and one of my the room to promote SCENE. SCENE card and “like” Oen- ended up cancelling our entire his spirits high, mentioning platforms was that I wanted to Due to the UOIT/Durham Col- toro’s page (one of the require- event that we had submitted the that after talking with SCENE make a scholarship available lege campus closure, the event ments for the competition.) idea for back in the summer. organizers, they agreed to take - was cancelled and the council They gave away gift bags We really wanted to get that the unavoidable circumstances cally.” threw together a quick event 6 6 date, it was the perfect night, into consideration when judg- A science student himself, for the following Thursday. free movie cards, courtesy of to do a Halloween event,” said ing his event’s success. Oentoro could put the money “Today is a make-up event. SCENE, to all students who Oentoro. Oentoro is no stranger to the towards his own tuition, books We’re still trying to keep the stopped by. “We’ve been planning this sometimes stressful environ- or personal expensive if he Halloween theme going be- “We’re trying to incorporate entire time, trying to get peo- ment of a high-stake competi- wins, “but that’s not really what cause that was the theme Scene SCENE as much as we can and ple to come out. We even had tion. the science council is about,” he wanted for the event,” explains spread the word about the card local artists Topski and Drew “Last year we entered a com- said. Oentoro, UOIT’s Science Coun- to try to show that SCENE is Howard who wanted to come petition with Campus Perks “We want to be able to give cil President and front-runner really supporting us in this ef- out and perform at this event. and Virgin mobile and we end- back to the students, that’s our in the SCENE scholarship com- fort,” said Oentoro. We’re now trying to involve 6 = mandate. We want to give them petition. “We’re trying to get The Halloween-themed them in a future pub night next brought back over $10,000 to the best experience here at the best costumes out today so event was the second of three semester.” UOIT. So we decided this year UOIT as possible. To take mon- we can give out the same prizes challenges that SCENE asked Rohit Kumar, the Science to try our luck with Scene, and ey for myself from this com- we were initially going to give of Oentoro and nine other stu- Council’s PR director added, see if we could bring back the petition, with all the help I’ve out at the Pub night.” dents across Canada. Oentoro O= same prize.” gotten from my team, it would With a decorated table set up and the Science Council was labs, our homework, cause we Oentoro was contacted by feel…bad.” Peer SA to decide about board’s pay

mentors Evan Barr the directors, which will come from stu- The SA agreed with the vote to have a The Chronicle dent fees. The SA is in the process of decid- plan in place by September 2013 for the ing what to do with the surplus of student development of outreach services for the The Student Association board of direc- fees. Expanding outreach services for DC downtown and Whitby campuses. At the on tors will decide whether to have next year’s and UOIT was offered up as a good use of moment the satellite campuses do not have board compensated for their time spent in the surplus. access to the same quality of services and meetings. Durham College and UOIT offer an ar- also don’t have someone to speak for them campus The board made a motion to pay their ray of outreach services, which include within the SA. subsequent board at the annual general support services and a resource centre for Students put forward a motion to the meeting, held on Nov. 1. The compensa- sexual health, services for students from board of directors at the meeting to have Makeeba Foster tion consists of $35 for each member per the LGBTQ community, support for wom- associate vice-presidents elected instead of The Chronicle meeting and $55 for the board chair. Any en and low-income students. hired. changes in remuneration won’t take ef- Students at the downtown and Whitby The motion was passed, giving AVPs the First generation stu- fect until the next set of board members campuses have the same services but some ability to increase their maximum number dents are able to gain sup- is elected. Students present at the meet- are not as aware of these services since of work hours per week from 12 to 20, al- port through a project of- \6 there is no permanent location, like the lowing them to accomplish more tasks on fered at UOIT called Gen compensation. north campus has. Barbara Ryan is the face the satellite campuses. Currently, as hired – F. First generation “Why give them an incentive when they of outreach services for the Durham Col- positions, the AVPs are unable to vote on students are students campaigned for a directorial position?” lege and UOIT and splits her time between the board on behalf of their constituents. whose parents or guardian asked one student. “The seriousness of the the two. “Currently as a hired position they are have not attended post- job requires us to put some kind of mon- “The problem with the situation is that the face of the SA at our satellite campus- secondary education. Gen- etary value on it,” said Jesse Cullen, VP we have almost 2,000 students down there es,” said Cullen. “By electing them they F offers students free peer University Affairs, “So that students un- who don’t have access to the same services now become the voice of those students. mentoring, workshops and derstand getting into it that they’re not just that students on the North campus do, and AVPs are autonomous in respect to being social events. expected to show up and not read the mate- they pay the same fees,” said Cullen. able to provide the perspective of their First generation stu- rials. It’s incumbent upon them to do their “Barb (Ryan) is only one person so it’s membership,” dents interested in the research, engage with students and attend hard for her to be accessible to downtown Having elected AVPs will give the di- - meetings. Attaching a monetary value will students as well as north campus students verse campus community of DC and UOIT formation at studentexpe- increase the quality of candidates who put without a permanent location…I sought representatives who potentially could sit their names forward.” her advice on putting this forward….she on the SA leadership team and issues man- The total annual cost is $4,440 to pay supports it completely.” agement team, which handles advocacy. 18 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 The Chronicle October 20, 2012 19 20 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 D.C winter timetables this month Joe Cotrona preparing for the beginning of second semester before the fall The Chronicle the winter semester. semester is done. Second-and The fall semester’s last day third-year students choose on The fall semester at Dur- is on Dec. 7, just before exam Nov. 27. ham College is coming to an days begin. Students can Students will return to class end. Soon students can start choose their timetables for on Jan. 7. Oshawa’s annual tree light ceremony

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Kick off the Christmas season in style at the annual tree lighting after party on Nov.30. The McLaughin branch Os- hawa library will be hosting the special event, offering live entertainment with the Bruce Gorrie Trio. Free treats and refreshments will be provided by Cuppies & Cakes. “The library will be open until nine p.m. that day,” said Kim O’Reilly with the Oshawa library. “The event is free.” No registration is required. The Chronicle October 20, 2012 21 22 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 The Chronicle October 20, 2012 23 24 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Campus Stressed students can get help Makeeba Foster and helps you balance your responsi- mental health worker Amanda Cappon. The services offered by the counsel- The Chronicle bilities. Bad stress can cause you to feel Students feeling stressed out can take ling department don’t stop at self-help. out of control. It can make you break out advantage of the counsellors on campus Harvey and Cappon are able to go the ^- in cold sweats and make your heart beat at no charge. extra mile for students and help them sity you enter through the front doors furiously. It can scare you, make you “Life just gets in the way some- on many different levels, not just men- and instantly start to sweat. The anxi- feel sick and cause insomnia. times,” said campus psychiat- tal health. ety of how much it costs to be enrolled Over time, it can affect your men- ric nurse, Mary Alice Harvey. The two professionals sometimes ad- at school starts to set it. As you enter tal health and behaviour, causing The sooner a student seeks guidance on vocate for students. If a student misses the classroom, and before you take a feelings of frustration, anger, help- how to manage stress, the faster their a test or an exam because of stress, Har- seat the professor starts to introduce lessness, irritability, defensive- life will see a positive turn around, said vey and Cappon are able to speak to pro- the course and go through the course ness, impatience and restlessness. Cappon. fessors on the student’s behalf. Other outline. You begin to list the responsi- Everybody experiences stress differ- Counsellors will walk stu- 6- bilities and deadlines, self-doubt is now ently. Having someone to talk to con- dents through stress assessments R racing through your mind about being so they can determine what type of has to do with money. able to balance family, work, and grow- anxiety. stress a student may be experienc- “We can do a range of things like ad- ing student loan debt. Students attending UOIT and Dur- vocating for them by connecting with College and university can be stress- ham College have a shoulder to lean on “We are solution-focused,” say Harvey. 6^*+QP ful time for students, whether they are when they are feeling stressed out. “ We assist them in problem solving.” said Cappon. “We do more of the meat- young and in their teens or a mature adult The Health and Wellness centre is If a student used to go to the gym three and-potato type stuff.” looking for a career change. times a week, and now has stopped The counselling department also There are two types of stress, good “Any time that a student is feeling going because of school, a counsellor networks with DC and UOIT campus stress and bad stress. The Canadian isolated, alone, and feels like they have departments such as the Centre for Stu- Mental Health Association says good 6 back into the gym, because exercise can dents with Disabilities and the Student stress can be managed. It stimulates key to come into our department,” said be a great stress reliever. Academic Learning Services (SALS). Drumming up a celebration Aboriginal style

Jennifer Barr big drum is a representation The Chronicle of Mother Nature’s heartbeat. “When they play [the drum] it’s Big drums, dancers, crafts, supposed to mimic the heart and food were all found at the beat of their own mothers.” Aboriginal gathering on Nov. 4 Women cannot play the drum in Oshawa, and Durham Col- because it’s the man’s job to lege and UOIT were there to thank the women in their lives experience the festivities. by playing. The Oshawa Community “I wanted to play it since I Health Centre (OCHC), in was was a little girl...” added Jacobs. partnership with the Oshawa Jennifer Barr Seniors Health Centre (OSHC) Jacobs said that the OCHC + contacted her last year to help DANCE TO THE BEAT: Aboriginal dancer dances around the big drum band at the Os- drum social and harvest pot- out with the event. “Bill con- hawa Community Health Centre on Saturday, Nov. 4. luck celebration, with music tacted us last year to help with provided by the Native Cana- 6 dian Centre of Toronto and glad to be back.” Jacobs works said Gary Malach, a board Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Aboriginal centre since they the All Our Relations Women’s out of the Native Canadian Cen- member on the OCHC. He said the four sacred medicines were opened last year. She was one Drum Circle. tre of Toronto (NCCT), where a 6 sweetgrass, tobacco, sage and of the models for a photo shoot Bill Littlefair, the creator of big drum social happens every big drum social in Oshawa, but cedar. the centre had for all their post- the Oshawa social gatherings, Thursday evening, according to he had gone to an earlier event For the older children and ers. said they began back in March the NCCT website. Jacobs also in the summer. adults, sweetgrass braiding, “It’s nice to do something _} + added that she hopes this will “A lot of people don’t know tobacco wish packet making, fun while still being in univer- social day was also hosted by bring people from Oshawa to about the OCHC and even the and sage ties were in the craft sity,” said Taylor. the OCHC. “The community start their own big drum band. Aboriginal community doesn’t rooms to incorporate the plant >- response was very good. The “Maybe this will give people know about the programs we medicines used by the natives. ham College Aboriginal student day featured big drums, ven- an opportunity to come out and offer. So today is a win-win Littlefair added here have adviser, was also there repre- dors, food and activities for create [a big drum band] in Os- situation,” said Malach. been other events in the city of senting Durham College’s Ab- children and youth,” Littlefair hawa,” said Jacobs. Cliff Standingready, UOIT’s Oshawa in support of the social original Student Centre. “This said in a recent email. After the honour song, a rep- honorary elder, then spoke a gatherings, which were hosted "R The afternoon started with resentative from Royal Bank few words at the event, mak- by the YMCA and UOIT, to en- new to this.” an honour song, played by the of Canada had some exciting ing a few jokes, providing a courage people to participate in Jim Mitchell, a visitor to the NCCT big drum band. The news for the OCHC. A $10,000 prayer, and telling everyone to aboriginal activities. event, reminisced on his time at crowd stood for a moment grant from RBC was given to to enjoy their time at the gather- Bailley Taylor and Jill Treen Durham College. He said back and listened to the loud drums help support a new Aboriginal ing. “I know some of you here were there to represent the in the late 1990s, he would do echoed throughout the centre’s youth program that will run are Scottish, and some are even Aboriginal Learning Centre at powwows on campus, where gymnasium. for the next eight months. The Scandinavian,” said Stand- UOIT. Treen, who is of Metis the Commencement parking The big drum band is a sa- grant will also help towards an ingready. “But today, let’s be descent, is the aboriginal repre- lot is now. Aboriginal family gathering First Nation.” sentative assistant, and hoped The third annual Aborigi- It is a spiritual drum, which Wednesdays at the beginning Crafts rooms were all around to shed some light on what nal Social day will be hosted only men are allowed to play. of this month. the centre. For the young chil- UOIT has to offer for Aborigi- by OCHC on April 13 next year Cheryl Jacobs, the co-ordinator “It’s nice to get support from dren, there were colouring nal students. Taylor, a fourth- and the next Big Drum Social of the big drum band, said the private donations, since gov- books of the four sacred plant year criminology student at event will be this February at ernment only gives so much...” medicines. According to the UOIT, has been going to the UOIT, north campus. The Chronicle October 20, 2012 25 26 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 27 ENTERTAINMENT Getting dirty at E.P.’s M.A.D. Jacie Houghton for The Chronicle Shirley the sassy cross- movie dressing bingo caller visited E.P Taylor’s for a night of hi- larious antics and sexy prizes on Nov. 7. ‘staches Roughly 100 students pur- \ Marielle Boutin All proceeds from the event The Chronicle will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club Of Scarborough. In the spirit of Movem- > ber, the Durham College/ dress, and running shoes, Shir- UOIT SA has announced ley immediately captivated the Movember Movie Mad- crowd with her unusual de- ness on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. meanor and outrageous con- The event, hosted by tent. the Society of Media Art Shirley has been perform- and Design, will be screen- ing Dirty Bingo for 16 years, it ing movies with notable originated in the U.K. and she moustaches in movie his- adapted it to Canada. tory to raise awareness for “It all started at a bar in Movember. Toronto. Someone dared me The screenings will be to dress in drag and I did it,” held in room C113 in the said Shirley. ”Someone from Gordon Willey Building a university saw my show and and will run until 10:30 thought it would be good for p.m. # from there.” Before every performance she assumes her rowdy charac- Jacie Houghton ter and refers to Shirley as her alter ego. Modest about her hu- A DIRTY MIND: Shirley, host of Dirty Bingo, visited E.P. Taylor’s Nov. 7 to give away Let’s mour, every performance she racy prizes and entertain students. gives is unscripted. “I just say whatever comes This is his fourth time see- racy prize. “One line in any *6# out of my mouth,” said Shirley. ing Shirley perform at Durham. erection!” said Shirley call out to people in the audi- talk She not only hosts bingo at He always enjoys her visits. “BINGO!,” said a voice from - schools but also at other events + names. And she toasted to her such as wedding receptions, Shirley’s Dirty Bingo started Shirley welcomed Graphic O"R about corporate parties and bridal she was complaining about be- > ]- raise your crayon,” said Shirley. showers. ing sore after being stapled up son to give her a special offer. She offered a bonus of ex- She compared her show to from a hysterectomy. ] 6 stand-up comedy and said no A warning was placed on on the prize table or a super could come up with the best ﬁlms matter how scandalous she is every table to remind students secret special prize that she middle name for appendix. she always gets a positive reac- of the mature subject matter. would have to promise to bring “And it can’t be named Na- Marielle Boutin tion. “Some individuals attending *R ! - naimo, placenta or honey boo The Chronicle Being a man dressed in SDB may feel uncomfortable. mance in January. boo,” said Shirley. women’s clothing, Shirley feels “If you are one of those in- /6]- The name chosen for Shir- There is no longer need she can get away with any- dividuals – please do not call ley’s so-called appendix was to travel to Toronto to in- O"\66 your mommy to come get you.” it was certainly what no one Swirley, and she made the win- | I want,” she said. Shirley caught the undivided had expected. ners promise not to sell it on Cinechats is a not-for- * # attention of the crowd with her Shirley lied about the re- E-bay. happy, she said, and her bingo hysterically rude and vulgar moval of her imaginary uterus As the night went on, Shir- 6 ~- has something for everyone. comments. and had actually gotten her ap- R # #6 - don Willey Building at the Nicholas Abernethy, a serv- She advertised prizes such as pendix removed. The special ping and the audience either Durham/UOIT Campus, er at E.P’s, had the privilege fuzzy handcuffs, blow up dolls, prize was her appendix in a jar. 6 6 providing enthusiasts with of meeting Shirley at the bar dildos and the special offer of “I didn’t want to win. I wasn’t in complete awe. interesting discussions. before the show. “I was given the Robobunny vibrator. P]- Shirley’s Dirty Bingo will be Newcomers are wel- "R / son. She revealed her unusual <Q/R] come and Cinechats is supposed to wave them around the students gripped their cray- prize and up close it was just a where students can have anoth- when she calls 069,” said Aber- ons and hoped they would be large gummy bear in a jar. er chance at bingo night with a +{` nethy. one of the few to leave with a In between bingo rounds twist and more saucy prizes. Oﬃshall-y Movember at E.P’s Jeff Budgell +66^6 Fullerton, the vice-president 6 {}}}} 6 " The Chronicle two Juno awards in 2009 for of Campus Life. “Campusfest Two dollars from every 66 rap recording, and single of the was electronic and for Winter- 6 6 {}}P Canadian Hip-hop artists year. fest we’ve already had a couple the Movember fundraiser. Other upcoming Movember ¤ ^ ¤ /6 Movember is a charity that fundraisers hosted by the SA Wolf will be performing at E.P. / * { show. Hip-hop isn’t something helps raise money for men’s include the Foreplay pub night Taylor’s on Nov. 26 to raise {_ we got a chance to do last year.” - and the Moscars Gala at the money for the Student Associa- 6 {_ ' tate cancer. “The fundraisers end of the month. Information tion’s Movember campaign. { 66 are going pretty good; last year about how to donate can be =^ “We’re trying to do different part of second semester, one 6 {}} P found on their website, www. won multiple Much Music Vid- P > being a top 40 show while the Fullerton. “This year I had a your-sa.ca 28 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Entertainment Evening Hymns channel loss

Marielle Boutin gig is something of a homecom- The Chronicle ing for them. We’re really excited about it.” After loosing his father, Jo- Bonnetta also has a con- nas Bonnetta of the melodic nection to the art world, hav- folk band Evening Hymns de- ing worked in a gallery for two cided to commemorate his years and the band having re- passing by writing a new album, Spectral Dusk, for which gallery. he is now on tour for. “It’s nice to take music and The band will be playing The put it into different spaces. I’m Robert McLaughlin Gallery on a fan of the RMG and look for- Dec. 7 as part of this tour, kick- ward to making some sounds in ing off the RMG Friday’s winter there.” season. It’s this experience as well as Bonnetta, from Orono, wrote the support the band receives the songs for the album and ex- from the Ontario Arts Council plains that it is very personal. that make them truly connect- “Well my dad passed away in ed to the art world. 2009. I was just starting to “Oshawa has a lot of venues write music for a new record at for rock acts but doesn’t have Colin Medley that point and all I was writing a lot of spaces ideal for differ- was songs about him and so it ent genres of music, and we turned into being a collection HYMNS IN THE NIGHT: A Real Homecoming: Jonas Bonnetta, core member and see ourselves emerging as that of songs about my relationship songwriter for the band Evening Hymns, will be performing with the group at the venue,” said Severs. “Evening with him, death, etc.” Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Dec. 7 to promote their new album Spectral Dusk. Hymns have a haunting sound The album was recorded in a 6 log cabin in Northern Ontario, beginning I had this drawing in own name, he chose the name Evening Hymns from playing and we’re excited to see them 6 6 - my head of how the album was Evening Hymns following its the RMG. The band was asked perform in that setting.” ting considering the personal supposed to look. It made the release to get people to ap- many times to play the gallery Considering Bonnetta is nature of the songs. recording process a lot more proach the music as more than and was unable to perform due from a small town like Orono, “I think it was important to sane.” just from a singer’s perspective. to scheduling issues. he understands that any city get away so that we could focus Although Evening Hymns is “I’m trying to create something “We have wanted to have can have a dedicated music on making this record. In a lot a collective of artists, Bonnetta more than just songs.” Evening Hymns play at the scene. of ways it feels like a tribute to is the core member and initial Following this moniker’s RMG Fridays for a while, but “I think having live music my dad and so I wanted the songwriter. establishment, Bonnetta has they were recording their al- and arts events is super impor- whole process to be special,” “I’m constantly changing worked with many artists, no- bum and then touring Europe, tant to every city. It’s important says Bonnetta. “We spent a lot how I want to send these songs tably a Toronto band called The so this timing just worked well to have spaces for live music of time in the woods talking out into the world so with that Wooden Sky. with the tour,” said Jacquie and if that means playing in a about our lives. It was pretty comes an always-changing cast “They are good friends and Severs, manager of communi- gallery then whatever,” he said. important to us.” of musicians. I’m starting to amazing musicians. We just cations and social media at the “If people support the shows Although the album deals settle down a bit though.” !|6<- RMG. then more bands will come 6 - Although Bonnetta released rope together.” “Though they have a nation- through, which will inspire netta, its direction was clear a solo album in 2007 called It’s this touring, among oth- - more bands to start, and then from the start. “Right from the Farewell to Harmony under his er commitments, that has kept tions to Durham Region, so this voila…you have a music scene!” Oshawa club gets pimped The Riyad Alli, or Riyality, is a Dur- Who are Brent Carabott ham College student. The Chronicle The group has been together since 2010 and has per- Famed rapper Xzibit rolled coming formed with notable acts such into the Marquee Night Club as: The Rugged Man, Killah in Oshawa on Thursday, Nov. Priest of the Wu-Tang Clan, 8. The show kicked off the Tech N9ne, Mad Child of Swol- to Air 16-date Canadian extension len Members, Chris Webby to Xzibit’s Collateral Damage and Hoodie Allen. tour. Being able to add Xzibit to His cross-Canada tour in- Canada the list meant a lot to the as- cludes dates in Halifax, New- piring rapper. “Opening for foundland, Alberta and British Xzibit was an amazing experi- Joe Cotrona Columbia. The Chronicle ^ Xzibit is promoting his new him perform, it was an honour album Napalm, which was re- The Air Canada Centre to share a stage with a Hip Hop leased worldwide on Nov. 12. will be welcoming living leg- legend,” said Alli. The turnout left much to ends back later this month as “Performing with Xzibit be desired at Marquee. Xzibit The Who return to Toronto. is not just an honour, it also was on stage well past 2 a.m. It has been four years presents an opportunity for but only had an audience of since the band has done a the young group to get on big- about 100 people. North American tour. ger bills. North Sentral’s per- The rapper made the best The band will be perform- formance at the Xzibit con- of it though, performing for ing all the songs on their 1973 cert has already opened more an hour and a half with few double album Quadrophenia. doors.” breaks between songs. They will also be perform- O+6- Xzibit is largely known for ing a handful of their other ing our set at the Xzibit show, hosting the hit TV show Pimp Brent Carabott popular songs. we were offered the opportu- my Ride. Tickets are currently on nity to open up for Machine Performing with Xzibit was XZIBIT: The rapper performed to a crowd of about 100 sale for the performance. Gun Kelly, which is easily the local rap group North Sentral. people at Marquee Night club in Oshawa on Nov. 8. Local More information can be biggest name we have ever had North Sentral is made up of rap group North Sentral opened for the rapper. found at aircanadacentre. the chance to open for.” four members. One member, com. Entertainment The Chronicle November 20, 2012 29 Merchandise Speaking competition made easy by big success for local girl Zachary community development and The 24-year-old Oshawa Leveque-Wilson international relations. The citizen is the youngest member MBM students The Chronicle organization offers training of the Whitby chapter of JCI. and workshops based on what She is hoping to one day be a “Grab the reins and be members want to learn. If a senator in the JCI organization, a leader” With that simple member needs resume writing which can only be achieved by Amber Van Wort and supplies for the printing thought, Erin Guillemette ]"6 a nomination from other JCI The Chronicle press, so it’s going to reach ended her speech, and won a teach it and all members can members. As a senator she about $1,000,” said Miller. attend at no cost. would have lifelong member- Merchandise is an impor- MBM has a set budget that the Canadian effective speak- Originally from New Lis- ship and involvement. She said tant part of being in a band. each of the 15 mini-business- ing competition organized by ~ \- many of the senators forget It seems that even start-up es are usually allowed to dip Junior Chamber International idly and without cue cards. how important the role is. local bands have T-shirts for into when they need some- Canada. Guillemette will con- When she wrote her winning “They forget they need to be sale these days. However, the thing. tinue her attempt to be a world speech, entitled A Leader is…, our mentors,” she said. “And cost to make these shirts can However, with the high champion effective speaker in went through six drafts before we forget why we want to be be high. costs of the press and all the April 2013, when she travels to 6 O/ lifelong members.” G u i l - Luckily bands will soon be supplies that go with it, using St. Louis to compete in the con- was the hardest part for me so lemette is an outspoken advo- able turn to Durham College this budget money isn’t an ference of the Americas. I wrote that last.” Guillemette ]" to get their shirts made easi- option for Miller. In order to Effective speaking is just said her family has never heard what they do in the community. er and at a lower cost. raise the money, Miller and one of the many opportunities her speech and no one has read They organize the Whitby Santa MBM initiative, Limited her team have been working offered by Junior Chamber In- the written copy. Claus parade each year and this Press, was designed to pro- on a few fundraisers. ternational, Guillemette is the The speech focuses on how ^6R duce merchandise, mainly T- Students looking to help vice-president of Membership to be a great leader and at- Oktoberfest. She enjoys the shirts, for local bands in the out should keep their eyes of the Whitby chapter. JCI is tempts to inspire others. She travel opportunities offered by Durham Region. open for an upcoming MBM a member-driven organization talks about how to be a leader ]" This year Limited Press movie night. Limited Press for young professionals aged because anyone can be a leader. wanderlust.If Guillemette wins manager Fallon Miller has will be hosting Wayne’s 18 to 40, that has four key com- She said the JCI organization in St. Louis she will advance to set her sights on purchasing World for only $2. The date ponents: networking, training, helps shape a leader. 6 a T-shirt press for the busi- has yet to be determined. ness. They have also been work- Miller believes the press ing on an online fundraising 6 campaign on indiegogo.com, business, but also the school and have even taken the time as a whole. Having a press to write a proposal, asking will make it easy to mass- the head of the school of Me- produce shirts, not only dia, Art and Design (MAD) if for local bands, but pos- there is any way to get extra sibly for clubs and societ- funding from the school. ies at DC and UOIT as well. For anyone who is inter- The press will cost roughly ested in helping raise funds, between $300 and $500, or any local bands who want however the spending doesn’t to know more, the Limited stop there. “(It) doesn’t seem Press team can be reached at like a lot but after the fact we limitedpressmerch@gmail. have to buy stock T-shirts com 30 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Entertainment The Chronicle November 20, 2012 31 Local funnyman sees success in Whitby Amanda Graham The Chronicle

“I keep it classy,” says 42-year-old local stand-up comedian Darren Pyle. However he is not just a one-trick pony. He’s also a freelance writer, a father and dabbles in a few oth- 6 with pride and good humour. Whitby resident Darren Q 6 the world of stand-up comedy in 2008, when it became an life. “Being out in Whitby has really helped my situation be- "R6`}} other comics in Toronto to get stage time,” he said. He started performing local- ly with skits mirroring his own life as well as hosting comedy shows and local events to promote his name and his talent. Pyle then became the proud business owner of his own comedy skit known as the Whole Damn Pyle Comedy Experience and plans to one day make it as a full-time comedian. Amanda Graham Currently, Pyle is busy with hosting for the 1moreFAN Comedy Lounge at Jimmy COMIC RELIEF: Local stand-up comedian Darren Pyle hosting the 1moreFAN Comedy Lounge at Jimmy O’Tooles in Whitby on Wednes- O’Tooles in Whitby. day nights, the 905 East Open Mic Comedy Nights at Stutter- children would want me in that meets the eye. “I think people 10 year. To provide the healthi- they’re older, they will need me ing John’s Smokehouse in Os- position either.” automatically assume because est upbringing for their chil- less.” That’s when he intends to hawa on Thursday nights, the His kids are extremely sup- you’re OK with going onstage dren, Pyle and his ex-wife have pursue a full-time career as a Bad Boy of Hypnosis at Dave portive and help him overcome that you’re not shy. I am very maintained an extremely civil comedian. and Busters in Vaughan on Sat- the reality of harsh criticism shy,” says Pyle. “Performing on relationship. “Now through a Meanwhile, when he is not urday nights and a number of and judgments that are associ- stage or even in a social situa- series of interesting choices, I performing, Pyle is busy being other local events. ated with being a stand-up co- tion I will go out of my way to live in her basement,” he said. a freelance writer for Durham Pyle admitted in the be- median. He said he is lucky to be the life of the party…but I Because Pyle is currently Parent magazine. He writes a ginning of his career he was a be in the world of comedy and die for half-an-hour afterwards dedicated to being a full-time monthly column known as Dad much dirtier comedian. “I’ve to have only experienced one and I die half-an-hour before I father for his three children, it Days about his own experienc- certainly cleaned up my act,” demeaning encounter. “I still get up on stage. is an inopportune time for him es as a father. Pyle’s humour he said. One of the reasons he remember that guy’s name.” “Especially around women, to pursue a full-time career as naturally slips into his writing. did that, is for his three chil- Fortunately, Pyle said there I’m very shy around women,” a comedian, although it is a In addition to becoming a dren. Pyle is the proud father are greater rewards that out- he admitted. “I never know dream of his. It involves a lot full-time comedian, he dreams to an 18-year-old daughter, a weigh the negatives. “The best when to stop. I just end up say- of travelling and a lot of dedi- 6 `||}|| feedback is the sound of peo- ing all kinds of shit that makes cation, something Pyle is not | old daughter, all of which are ple’s laughter. It’s contagious me look like an ass…Maybe ready to commit to just yet. the exciting and entertaining his life. “If I had to give up and instantly rewarding,” he that’s why I’ve been single for “I’ve always been there for chronicles of his life. “I believe comedy for them I would,” he said. eight years.” my kids and I’m reluctant to in me,” Pyle said. It’s a motto said. “Hopefully it never has to However, the witty and out- Pyle was previously married change that right now,” he said. he believes will help him suc- come to that…I don’t think my going comedian is more than to the mother of his children for O" 6 6 ceed in his many ventures. 32 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 33 SPORTS Not giving up on her dreams for the Ganaraska Wolves, a van Staalduinen. “I want to be Kris Cuaresma club team in Orono. that person they can go to on The Chronicle Though it seemed like a typi- the bench when they’ve missed cal recruitment process at the a shot or if they’ve just been On July 13, 2012, fate threat- time, this chance meeting with subbed off, or if they’re angry ened to take everything away Christopher would be van Sta- with themselves, I want to be from 18-year-old Jessica van alduinen’s introduction to a that person.” Staalduinen. Her dreams, her new kind of family – one that Her brother Alex currently future and her life. And it al- would pick her up after she had plays for the men’s volleyball most succeeded. fallen so far. team. Living away from home + 6 - “When someone comes to for an extended period for the sengers, van Staalduinen was play for the college, I look at 6- involved in a single-car acci- them as my kids,” said Chris- ing her older brother is within dent after the vehicle swerved topher. “And if anything ever reach has made van Staaldu- off the road and collided with happened to them that was life inen’s transition to college life two trees. The entire group had threatening as it did with Jess, easier. Blood related or not, just gotten off work from Kill- your heart just races and you van Staalduinen’s family al- bear Provincial Park, located just pray.” ways seems to be in the right west of Parry Sound, and were Initially, van Staalduinen place for any needed support. on their way to a nearby cot- 6 Someone who has grown tage to celebrate a co-worker’s Not having her favourite sport to become like family is van birthday. to distract her and being stuck Staalduinen’s volleyball team- The impact of the crash im- in a wheelchair was not how mate and residence roommate mediately took 17-year-old / Claire Philip’s life. Van Sta- college. However after her fa- met when Durham College’s alduinen had spent the entire ther inquired if there was a volleyball recruits were brought day with Philip preparing food way his daughter could still be on campus this past summer. and cake for later that night, a part of the team, the van Sta- Van Staalduinen and Mohns not realizing that her friend’s alduinen family got a response didn’t realize it then, but they fate was initially her own. not typical in the world of com- were going to change each oth- “It took me a very long time petitive sports. er’s lives. to come to terms with what was “Never at any point did it And in the process, would happening because I was sit- Kris Cuaresma cross my mind. We now had an begin a friendship that may not ting in the passenger seat, and athlete that couldn’t play for us have been as strong in another then Claire came and took that TAKING AIM: Injured Lord Jessica van Staalduinen con- this season,” said Christopher. lifetime. spot,” said van Staalduinen. “It tinues to battles through her injuries and prepare for next “So how do we help her out? “I think it brought us closer could’ve been me. It was me, year’s season. What do we need to do to make on a different level. We have and then I moved over. It took sure that she realizes that no conversations that normal me until her funeral to be able which included a severe con- I got the MRI results and found matter what, she’s a part of this roommates probably wouldn’t to say this is what happened.” cussion and broken bones in out how bad it was, I knew I team.” have,” explained Mohns. “Like Van Staalduinen was her wrist, leg, and lower ver- wasn’t going to be able to play. “Once I heard that, I realized on losing someone, feelings and brought to West Parry Sound tebrae. But not until she went It was tough. There were a lot that I had a family there and the afterlife. You get so much Health Centre, where hospital in for wrist surgery did doc- of tears.” that I wouldn’t be alone,” said closer when you talk about that In the Fall of 2010, Durham van Staalduinen. kind of thing.” of the accident. swollen knee. College’s women’s volleyball Since day one, van Staaldu- No matter what happens Along with her brother and After discovering she now team head coach Shane Chris- inen has naturally assumed between the two, Mohns will sister, both her mother and had a damaged ACL and PCL, *- the role of honourary assistant always be able to say she was father rushed to the hospital van Staalduinen’s world came inen at a Fleming College game coach of the Durham Lords’ there from the beginning, and to be by their daughter’s side, crashing down. Still recovering where she was a line referee. women’s team. it’s something the van Staaldu- an experience neither believes mentally as well, she had been Christopher’s decision to Her teammates have come inen family will appreciate her any parent should have to go 6 pursue the young Peterborough to recognize her as someone for. through. year at Durham College being native for the Lords was an easy they can rely on. For van Sta- “One thing that really helped “It’s the typical phone call able to do two of the things she one because of her strong back- alduinen, it’s a chance to show was during the summer (night parents don’t want to get at loved the most – volleyball and ground and knowledge of the her gratitude for the people of accident), Jessica got a text night,” said her father, Bruce photography. sport. who welcomed her with open message from Raechel that said van Staalduinen. “Our only “We had no idea what my Both her mother and father arms. concern was how she was do- timeline was. There were doc- had experience playing vol- “If any girl on the team has a ing.” Van Staalduinen came tor appointments every day and leyball. Growing up, she also problem with anything, I want See Fighting Page 34 away from the accident with a 6 6 6 P watched her brother Alex and them to be able to know that laundry list of injuries, some of said van Staalduinen. “But once sister Rebecca play volleyball they can talk to me,” explained Lords continue losing streak

Joe Cotrona +6 it appears. The score was close 26 points. pointed with his team’s perfor- The Chronicle games of the season on the throughout most of the game Coach Desmond Rowley mance, Rowley said he’s not road, the Lords were looking with the teams exchanging the was not happy with the per- concerned with his team start- Durham College and the 6 lead eight times. formance of his team in their ing 0-3 this season. campus wellness and recre- especially in their home arena. The Lords were supported home opener. “I’m not worried. There’s ational centre hosted the Dur- The Lords started the second mainly by the performances “We didn’t play well in any still a lot of basketball to play,” ham Lords men and women’s quarter with a promising 14-12 of three-year veteran Christoff aspect,” said Rowley. “We need he said. basketball home opener on lead, but the game quickly went Pierre and rookie Anthony Ot- to get better.” “There are 16 games left in Nov. 6. downhill from there. The team tley. Rowley was happy with =RP Unfortunately, the men 6 Q some of the things that Pierre The men’s basketball team didn’t fare well in their return quarters. 6 - and Ottley did for the team, but 6 to the Durham College campus, The stats show that the ished with 27 points. feels that the whole team still it out before their next home losing to the Loyalist Lancers Lancers outmatched the Lords, Ottley made all three of his needs work to improve. game against the George Brown 80-72. but the game was closer than 6 6 While he was clearly disap- Huskies on Nov. 21. 34 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Sports Durham Lords suﬀer Fighting in the loss in home opener midst of pain

Continued from page 33 Lords work “The motto of Durham Col- I’m not just a roommate, I’m lege is success matters, and not just your classmate, I’m that really struck home with as a team your friend,” said her mother, us. Her teachers and academic Jo-Ann van Staalduinen. “She’s advisors have done everything been there 110 per cent from to make sure she’s successful,” late in game the start, and that’s made it so said Bruce van Staalduinen. much easier for us.” “From the coaches, teachers, Being around her almost ev- down to the residence build- Joe Cotrona ery day, Mohns has had a front ing, everything that speaks The Chronicle row seat to what van Staaldu- to Durham College has shone inen has gone through. Wheth- through.” The Durham Lords wom- er it was how van Staalduinen Today, van Staalduinen en’s basketball team left the spends a lot of her time prepar- campus recreation and well- campus or how she managed to ing for the workload that comes ness centre disappointed on overcome various fears, Mohns with the near conclusion of her Nov. 6 after losing a heart- couldn’t be more impressed. 6- breaking home opener to the “I’m proud of her because it ing her teammates get ready Loyalist Lancers. hasn’t stopped her from com- for a volleyball season with / 6 |_ ing to school and doing things high expectations. in favour of the Lancers, but she was planning on doing,” 6 the real story of the game said Mohns. “She pushes for- journey, she gave herself two happened in the fourth quar- ward, and usually when peo- goals: Al Fournier ter when the Lords managed ple go through this, they don’t Be able to walk across her to put together a comeback. want to try, they don’t want to ~_ / 6 - BATTLING IT OUT: push, but she does.” to one day play volleyball again. } 6 |` The decision to choose Dur- ^_* Through hard work and a ham College ended up being a accomplished one of those Hare had 16 points to lead on moving forward is their good team effort, the Lords saving grace for van Staalduin- goals when she walked across the team and Legebokoff and team play. “I want to see us began to outwork the Lanc- en, but it wasn’t the only choice Sullivan had 13 points each. playing more as a team and _`| available to her. diploma from Crestwood sec- Coach Tim Baulk was im- less as individuals,” he said. Unfortunately for the Along with other schools, ondary high school. pressed by his team’s per- The Lords are still search- Lords, their great fourth Loyalist had also expressed a And though it will be awhile formance, especially rookie 6 quarter was not enough to strong interest in recruiting her before van Staalduinen is able Legebokoff. young basketball season. completely erase the lead the into their volleyball program. to step on a volleyball court “Stephanie (Legebokoff) They’ve started with two Lancers hung onto since the One of many factors that led again, she is ahead of schedule had a great game, and that’s straight losses this year. to Durham College becoming in the rehab process. encouraging,” said Baulk. The women will have an- The comeback was due in a van Staalduinen’s new home Her doctors initially told her “In the fourth quarter we other opportunity to get that large part to the performanc- 6 she would be immobilized un- played as a team for the en- 6 6 es of Kelsey Hare, Stephanie photography program she was til this past Thanksgiving and tire quarter.” One thing that they face the George Brown Legebokoff and Keriann Sul- looking for. that a full recovery would take Baulk wants his team to work _ livan. “One thing here at the col- a year. lege, we aim to accommodate Still unable to walk without anybody, regardless of how the use of a knee brace, van they are physically. I just reas- Staalduinen continues to take sured her that it wasn’t an issue it one day at a time, aiming to and if she needed extra time for Deking, passing and stuff that she would get it,” said over the last few months. + ' Q However, for van Staalduin- professor. en and anyone who knows her, ^ - that second goal is a matter of scoring for a good cause tions between van Staalduinen when and not if. and Fournier took place at an “The kids thought it was open house event at Durham exciting to all be in the same College. Fournier had lent her a division. That’s not going to Lauren Cunningham lens that would give her camera happen this year, but there’s The Chronicle more light and a larger zoom. always next year,” said Jo-Ann This would be van Sta- van Staalduinen. “We’re going A ball hockey tournament R to have trouble deciding which held on Nov. 3 to raise money school committed to seeing her side of the court we’ll be watch- for breast cancer was a great shine regardless of the hurdles. ing, but it’s something we look success. O= forward to.” Students from the Sports getting to some of these places Countless students at Dur- Management program at Dur- 6*"6 ham College and UOIT see her ham College hosted the event. my boss (Greg Murphy) and he every day, not knowing van They were able to raise $800 said, “don’t worry we’ll get her Staalduinen is living proof of though registration of teams there”,” explained Fournier. what happens when a dream is and individual donations. “If it required handy transit broken, only to be put back to- Will VanNieuwenhuizen, a and making arrangements that gether by loved ones. co-ordinator of the event, said way, whatever, we would get And it’s something she’ll there were many positive re- UNDEFEATED CHAMPS : !"#$%& her there, it wouldn’t be an is- never forget. views from all the teams that '(") sue.” “I know that I wouldn’t participated. Two of van Staalduinen’s be where I am today without “Overall, it was a great event Many prizes were up for course, a Whitby Dunlops passions ultimately led her to the support of my family and and a huge success,” VanNieu- grabs at the tournament, in- shirt and an autographed Hey a place where she could begin friends. Knowing that I had wenhuizen said. “All the teams cluding a canoe and kayak trip Brother C.D. “All the hard a new chapter of her life. With that many people willing to were content with how the from Grand Experiences. work we put into this event re- her parents almost an hour pick me up when I had fallen tournament ran.” The winning team received ally paid off, and the organiz- 6 Q was a comforting feeling,” said The DRIH Allstars went {_}} < * R ing group couldn’t have been 6 van Staalduinen. “I’m doing it undefeated to win the tourna- 6 Q 6 happier with the outcome,” their daughter’s new school is for them, I’m doing it for my- ment. Six teams participated in $100 to Four Seasons golf VanNieuwenhuizen said. more than just a ‘home away self, and most of all I’m doing it the tournament. from home’. for Claire.” Sports The Chronicle November 20, 2012 35 Ridgebacks lose to Gaels Mirwaldt. Brent Carabott The back-and-forth play The Chronicle continued into the third period when UOIT forward Tony It was a tough loss for the Rizzi brought the Ridgebacks UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hock- to within one with a goal ey team Friday, Nov. 9. The _ / ~ - 6|_- swered quickly. Just a minute ing Queen’s Gaels but the game after Rizzi’s goal, Brock Ouellet was decided in the opening scored to put the Gaels back in front by two. Mirwaldt added The Gaels scored twice in an insurance goal when he scored his second power play top line being responsible for goal of the game for Queen’s in both goals. The Ridgebacks the closing minutes of the third were forced to play catch-up all period. *- > 6 Ridgeback’s goalie Bryce second period. The Gaels were O’Hagen was spectacular be- Brent Carabott able to re-establish their two- tween the pipes. O’Hagen goal lead late in the second on stopped 43 shots through three HOME GAME: Ridgebacks goalie Bryce O’Hagen makes a save against two Gael a power play goal from Jordan periods. forwards. DC and UOIT UOIT loses to McGill

ﬂag football awards ~ McGill responded with Brent Carabott goal. some big body checks of their The Chronicle Mathieu Pompei opened own. The referees, while they above the rest,” said Simon. ` let some plays slide in the Jeff Budgell He used those wide receiv- Reigning national champi- period. second, made an effort to get The Chronicle ons, the McGill Redmen were Things did not improve for the game in control and keep season against what was then in town on Saturday, Nov. 10 the Ridgebacks. McGill added tempers in check. Flags have been thrown, the defending champion team to face off against the UOIT to their lead in the late stages +- winners have been chosen, and Kaos who had not lost a game Ridgebacks men’s hockey + ` riod UOIT defenceman Steve now personal awards have been in two years. In overtime Si- team. Justin Ducharme curled out Spade and McGill forward received for the top players mon’s great individual effort Despite outshooting the in front of the net and back- David Rose both received un- in Durham College and UOIT secured them the win. ` _ handed the puck past Bryce sportsmanlike conduct penal- ''+ “We were up 1 point and the Ridgebacks were not able O’Hagen. ties for shenanigans after the +6 Kaos needed the (two-point) to knock off the Redmen. The For the second straight whistle. _ conversion to keep it going. The 6`| game UOIT found themselves First-year player Cameron for rushing, passing, receiving, pass was thrown to the corner McGill. down by two heading into the Yuill gave the Ridgebacks interceptions leaders, and an of the end zone and I stepped UOIT forward Jesse second period. some hope scoring a power overall league Most Valuable Stoughton opened the game There was no scoring in 6 Player (MVP). swatted it down, giving Ruth- with a penalty for contact to the middle frame, but plenty Everything besides the +|6P the head. Stoughton received of rough stuff. In an effort to But hope is all they would get league MVP award is awarded Simon has started this sea- a two-minute minor and a turn the game around, UOIT as McGill added an empty net to the statistical leader. The son right where he left off as 10 minute misconduct. The ramped up their physical play. goal to seal the victory. league MVP is chosen by league he is in roughly the same spot Commissioner Luke Guthrie, a statistically as he was this time UOIT student, and other exec- last year but is looking for team utive members. success rather than statistical. O+ “I’m hoping for a champi- more competitive each year, onship this year, not to worry Oshawa Generals have the winners of the awards im- about individual awards,” said prove. I am proud to say the Simon. While his team, the level of play each year is higher Fighting Irish, is no longer to- and higher,” said Guthrie. gether, he has high hopes for a win followed by a loss Last year’s league MVP was this year’s group. Toi Simon, quarterback for the “We have a couple players seconds into the second period ^6R Fighting Irish. “It was a pretty from last year’s champs on our Lauren Cunningham to tie it back up before Scott Sa- The Oshawa Generals con- easy decision as Toi Simon was team and we have a great shot The Chronicle bourin scored his ninth to give tinue their losing streak after leading the league in every sta- at it this year.” the Gens the lead. Dal Colle tal- _| ¤ tistic we keep track of other The league leading intercep- + lied another in the third before Rangers on Nov. 11. than touchdown receptions, tion leader, Kevin Cuaresma, by rookie Michael Dal Colle captain Boone Jenner added an Dal Colle opened the scoring as he cannot throw the ball to also played on the champion pushed the Oshawa Generals to empty netter to take the game. for the Generals with a power himself,” said Guthrie. +|* beat the Kingston Frontenacs Coach DJ Smith is happy play goal early in the second Simon has been playing Cuaresma has perfected |_ 6 with how the younger players but the Rangers scored two competitive football for seven baiting the quarterback, a points. have been stepping. “I think the before the end of the period to years, currently for the Bramp- skill used by NFL cornerbacks Dal Colle earned the game’s young kids have been great,” take the lead. The Gens weren’t ton Bears of the CJFL, but as a where they let the quarterback Smith said. “Cole Cassels has able to catch up. wide receiver rather than quar- think their receiver is wide on the night. Kingston took really come alive for us. He’s The Generals have lost three ''+ open, only to close on the ball not scoring goals but he’s doing |` Simon likes to base his style of and make the interception. wasn’t long before Tyler Biggs’ all the other things we need.” Barrie Colts at home on Nov. 9 play after San Francisco 49ers / ''+ !- ninth of the season tied it up on The team is still without and losing 6-1 to the Erie Otters wide receiver Randy Moss. pand every year, and next year the power play. The Frontenacs * X 6 on Nov. 10. The Generals are “Combination of size and they hope to become an intra- regained the lead before the more games to serve on his 10- scheduled to play in London speed, plus the most reliable mural sport with help from the > game suspension for a hit to the ¤ hands around just puts him *+ # _ 36 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Sports Men’s volleyball drops Fleming Trying to keep the Lords only streak team yet to alive lose a set Alex Martinez Alex Martinez The Chronicle The Chronicle

The Durham Lords volley- The Durham Lords ball team remains undefeated men’s volleyball team will after a 3-0 win over the Flem- defend their undefeated ing Knights on Friday, Nov. 9. streak on the road against The Lords continued their the Algonquin Thunder undefeated streak, beating the and the La Cite Coyotes on Knights 25-22, 25-20 and 25- Nov. 16 and 17. 17 in three sets. The Lords are The Lords are now 3-0 now 3-0 to start the season and in the season and are the are the only team in the Eastern only team in the Eastern conference to not lose a set. division of the OCCA to not / drop a set. Durham coach Knights was the most intense Andrew Hinchey and his of the three. team are training for the The Lords were unlucky with up-coming road games. several bad calls against them “We are looking for- by the referee and a gymnasium Alex Martinez ward just one match at a 6 6 ¤ time, and training hard Even with all the odds against TEAM EFFORT: Durham Lords started the season by winning three straight. preparing for each game in them, they fought through and practice,” said Hinchey. won 25-22. The Lords will then re- The next two sets proved Durham’s outside hitter kills and four aces. few key injuries,” said Hinchey. turn home to host three how skilled the Lords team is Brad Vanhartingsveldt accu- Durham coach Andrew “Although it has been great to games against Cambrian, this year, as they dominated mulated 16 points, including 14 Hinchey was pleased with his see everyone of the athletes Boreal and Georgian start- the Knights and fought for ev- kills, while middle teammate team’s efforts. “The team is 6 ing Nov. 24. ery dig and rally. X! coming together well despite a it has truly been a team effort.” The Chronicle October 20, 2012 37 38 The Chronicle November 20, 2012 Sports Jesse Stoughton is athlete of the week

fence but he is no slouch in the I like the pressure.” Brent Carabott defensive zone. He relishes be- The Ridgebacks are off to a The Chronicle ing a two-way player. For his good start this year with a 5-2-1 whole hockey career he has record and currently sit third in Jesse Stoughton has rubbed played centre, which is the for- their conference. shoulders with a number of ward position that has the most Stoughton is looking for- NHL players. Matt Martin defensive responsibility. He is ward to making the playoffs was the captain of his OHL also an adept penalty killer. but knows not to get ahead of team, he’s practiced with Ste- When playing with Port himself. With a schedule of ven Stamkos. He’s competed Hope in Junior A he scored only 28 games, there is not a lot against the likes of John Tava- seven shorthanded goals in one of room for error. “You can win res, Matt Duchene and Nazem season, an impressive feat con- 6 Kadri. sidering the main objective of the top but you can just as eas- While never being drafted by the PK is to keep pucks out of ily lose a handful and be down the NHL, all of the experience your own net. He continues his in the bottom.” gained in those junior years has two-way prowess here at UOIT, Stoughton has always had an turned him into a great OUA scoring at a point-per game interest in being a cop. “I have hockey player. pace and playing lots of min- always been into the TV shows Now a member of the Men’s utes on the PK. like CSI and Criminal Minds,” UOIT hockey team, Stough- Stoughton’s favourite team said Stoughton. ton earned his Athlete of the is the Toronto Maple Leafs. Currently enrolled in Crimi- Week award over the weekend. Considering his rough and nology & Justice, Stoughton, In back-to-back road games tumble style of play, it’s no sur- plans on heading into the po- Stoughton recorded two goals, prise that his favourite player lice force after school, but not one an over-time winner and was Darcy Tucker. “He played before trying his luck at profes- one assist to capture the weekly so gritty, even though he was a sional hockey. honour and his Boston Pizza smaller guy,” said Stoughton. There are many leagues that Playing in his second season Born in Peterborough in * the East Coast Hockey League 1991, Stoughton began play- himself in a leadership role on a or the Central Hockey League. ing hockey at the age of three team with 15 new players. It is Europe is also a possibility. in Haliburton and has never a responsibility he enjoys. “A Europe has many leagues looked back. The 21 year old lot of the guys look up to sec- that could use a centre with has spent his whole life playing ond-, third- and fourth-year UOIT Athletics equal talents in both the offen- hockey, through Triple A, Ju- players,” he said. “I’ve always sive and defensive ends of the nior A and the OHL Stoughton been a leader. I like being a ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Men’s hockey player Jesse rink. “Europe would be unreal. has 18 years of experience un- leader. I like when guys look Stoughton scored three points in two games to earn athlete That’s where I’d like to go. It’s der his belt up to me. If it’s time to step up of the week honours. good hockey out there and it Stoughton thinks the best in a game, I like to be that guy. would be a great experience.” aspect of his game is his of-

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