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Men’s hockey home opener Get your zombie on Story on page 33 Story on page 28 Halloween is a real treat

Photo by Lynn Wayling TRICK-OR-TREAT: Cheryl Ball (left) and Sherri Taylor (right) show off Halloween decorations at Durham College’s Office of the Registrar.

Housing Durham celebrates grads task By Lauren Thomas Chronicle Staff force raduates celebrated at By Edith Zikmann this year’s Fall Convoca- Chronicle Staff Gtion on Oct. 16. After a year, or two, or three, ity council okayed graduates of Durham College a task force to re- got to share their final goodbyes evaluate the ongoing with faculty, family and friends C student housing crisis at a at the Campus Health and Well- meeting Oct. 20. ness Centre. The ruling came as a small The crowd sat prepared with victory but still fails to ad- their bouquets of flowers, fall dress the looming threat of convocation brochures and an evictions for 1,500 students expectant smile for the graduate living around Durham Col- they came to commemorate. lege and UOIT. The processional began and So far, 20 houses have the traditional bagpiper led in received eviction notices, af- graduates who were receiving fecting approximately 100 evidence of their educational students. success in the form of a diploma, Chaired by Councillor and for some the President’s or Louise Parkes, the task force College Honour Roll, the Lead- will consist of 23 stakehold- ership and Participation Award ers, including students, land- Photo by Lauren Thomas and the highest-ranking gradu- lords, builders, homeowners ate. TO THE CLASS OF 2008: Durham College president Don Lovisa addresses graduat- and university officials. ing students and their friends and family at the 2008 Fall Convocation. See Durham page 2 See Small page 3 2 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Durham opens it doors

By Krista Paxton parked a car in their booth, and enticed stu- Chronicle staff dents with the practical aspect of the pro- gram. Hundreds of high school students flood- “Cars are donated from GM, Ford, ed the Durham College Open House on Oct. Chrysler and Honda, and we try to be inter- 20 and 21 for an interactive glimpse at what active, as the program is divided into theory Durham has to offer. and practice,” said Steve Quantrill, automo- “It’s going really well,” said Stephanie tive professor. Thomson, Durham College admissions and A streetlight blinked at passers-by provid- recruitment officer. “There are well over 600 ing a digital display at the Electrical Trade people and it’s only 7 p.m.” booth. Students built the unit with clear Riot Radio spun tunes as students and plastic casing to exhibit the wiring involved. parents wandered, perusing the dozens of “I’m overwhelmed,” said Taylor Gilbert, a interactive booths provided by program vol- Grade 12 student, interested in Police Foun- unteers. dations. “I found a lot of information and “We give them the shell, and it’s up to the knowledgeable people, but I still don’t know program to bring their materials,” said Thom- what classes to take.” son. The second day of the open house, 25 The booths were transformed into mini- buses carried in loads of local high school labs where students could get a sample of students to participate, and research Ontario the hands-on training they would receive at colleges. Durham College. Durham College Ambassadors offered A student interested in Golf Manage- tours to those who wanted a closer look at ment could practise his putting on a portable the campus and residences, and the tours green, while speaking with students in the ended with a Power Point information ses- program. sion run by third-year Marketing students. Aspiring artists could view portfolio sam- The 10-minute sessions provided stu- ples they would create in the Foundations in dents with an inside look at the Marketing Art and Design program. A practice dummy program, classes and future career options. that sat with the Personal Support Worker “We can give personal advice from some- students, offered a peek at the simulations one who’s been there,” said Jordan Dixon, a performed in the labs. third-year Marketing student. “They can see what we do,” said Ann Mi- The sessions also included advice on re- chelle Buchinski, a PSW student. “The open sume building, placement options, and gen- house gives everyone a chance to see the eral observations on life at Durham College. program variety here.” “Durham College appealed to me be- Students approaching the School of Me- cause it offered my program, but also a third- dia, Art and Design section could stop, pick year advanced diploma that not a lot of other up a guitar or drumsticks, and join a “rock colleges did,” said Ashley Walter, third-year band” for a minute or two. Marketing student. Others practised their dealing skills at a Other Ontario colleges were invited to blackjack table set up to promote Durham’s participate. Students received information Blackjack as a Career course. about Durham College, but if interested in “It’s a three-week course that runs Mon- another school, the information was at their day to Friday, 9 to 5,” said Rhonda Burrows, fingertips. pit boss at the Blue Heron Casino. “The skills Hired Career Services, the Centre for Stu- students learn in this course provide them dents with Disabilities, Academic Upgrading, with the qualifications needed to work in and other services were present to showcase Ontario casinos. It’s a very social job and you the variety of assistant programs Durham Photo by Krista Paxton have to like interacting with people.” College offers. The course also teaches students about “It’s going very well,” said Thomson. LOOK WHAT DURHAM CAN DO: Graham Brooks, electrical professor regulations surrounding the Ontario Gam- “There’s always room for improvement, that’s in the School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades and ing Commission. the nature of the beast, but every year we be- Technology, stands with a streetlight wired by students as a project. The Automotive Apprenticeship program come more refined.” Durham grads get Take time inspired by speech to reflect Continued from page 1 The lecture, titled Achieving Your Childhood Dreams, was given by By Shawntee Russell Randy Pausch, who gave this lecture Chronicle Staff Durham College president Don with an estimated five months left to Lovisa, who lightheartedly joked live. It taught that your dreams are The reflective pond is an architectural feature on that the graduates should truly ap- achievable but more importantly campus that was created after the completion of the preciate this day, as it would prob- how to lead your life. Pausch’s guide- commons. Former Durham College president Dr. ably be the last day entirely devoted lines consist of but are not limited Gary Polonski believed very strongly in creating the to them, hosted the night. to: helping others, never losing the pond. Speeches were made by Aileen child-like wonder, understanding The pond, which has been on campus for the past Fletcher, chair of the board of gov- that loyalty is a two-way street, tell- four years, is located in front of the library. It is a place ernors, Lillian Jacoby, president of ing the truth, showing gratitude and where students can sit and relax during the warmer the Durham College Alumni Asso- not complaining but rather working months. ciation, Amy England, president of harder. The pond is also designed to operate as an ice rink the Student Association, and guest Sewell’s reference of this lecture during the winter months. The campus has yet to do speaker Darrell Sewell. was extremely relevant to gradu- that because of the costs. In order to run it in the win- Sewell, an alumnus of Dur- ates who are about to embark on the ter, it would have to be run as an artificial ice rink, so ham College, shared tips with the world after school. there would be utility charges, along with other costs graduates about how to continue Diplomas were handed out to that the college isn’t ready to absorb right now. their lives with success, particularly graduates, a few even by the parents “We see that money being spent for academic uses through love. He also referenced the who are professors at Durham Col- Photo by Lauren Thomas right now,” said Ralph Aprile, V.P. of Facilities and An- Last Lecture, which is a speech made lege, and then families were wel- GUEST SPEAKER: Durham College cillary by a professor from Carnegie Melon come to meet in gyms one and two welcomes alumnus Darrell Sewell. The pond is opened and filled with water towards University in the United States. for a light snack. the end of May and around the end of September it is closed and drained. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 3 CAMPUS NEWS SA president stands for students Amy England: a busy bee

By Ingrid Saravia Chronicle Staff She sits behind a large desk, clad in a No Band-aid Solutions T-shirt, relaxed despite the hectic atmosphere of the office. The dark pair of running shoes lays forgot- ten on the floor as she crosses her feet on top of the chair. Small piles of paper litter the desk, the phone rings off the hook, the blackberry buzzes frequently and people knock on the door often. Amy England said she hated politicians but ended up becom- ing president of the Student asso- ciation (SA). Last year, to end residents’ com- plaints, the city of Oshawa passed a bylaw limiting the number of Photo by Ingrid Saravia bedrooms within rental houses A HARD DAY’S WORK: It’s not always fun and games being SA president but Amy England is up for the job. Here in the area around the college, re- England is taking a moment out of her busy schedule to pose with the vice-president of Campus Life Chris Nelan. gardless of the size of the house. It also obliged landlords to pay a housing problem, England has cle where all students can publish to Friday until about 10 p.m.,” she me, they were looking for Leah $250 licensing fee per bedroom also worked on new bursary pro- things. The SA also introduced as said. “And I usually come in on Myers, the president of Durham and carry increased insurance. grams and improving the commu- a brand new website. weekends to catch up on work.” College—at that time.” England The conflict culminated in po- nication between students and the England is currently taking With all the work to do, England laughed. lice raids to students’ houses in the SA. sociology part time at Trent on needs to be organized. Luckily she survived to tell the fall. The SA introduced the first in- campus and she is the first Trent “Lucky, I have a handy Black- tale and still likes her job. As a journalism student, Eng- ternational student bursary pro- student to be SA president. berry that pops up and tells me “The best thing about being land spent the year reporting on gram. The program is for students She is a good example of what where I have to be,” she said. president is knowing I can make the housing bylaw. When she re- from both the college and the uni- most people would call a worka- Being the president of the SA a difference in someone’s life,” said alized that reporting on the issue versity, the institutions set up the holic. is not only tons of work; at times England. “I know it sounds super wasn’t enough, she ran for presi- criteria and the SA provides the The two empty Tim Horton’s it can also be a little dangerous— corny but it’s true. I have been able dent of the SA. money. cups and various New kids on the at least to people with allergies to to help people I would not have Since being elected, she has “Imagine being an interna- Block mugs on her desk betray her bees. been able to help unless I had this organized student rallies and at- tional student and having to prove weakness for coffee. England’s first speech as presi- position.” tended city council meetings to how much money you have before “I get through about five cups a dent of the SA was in the summer. “I don’t always have the right an- work alongside the city, landlords getting here,” England said. “Then day,” she admits. She was on the stage and was so swer,” she said. “But if I don’t know and residents to create a five-year your country ends up in war, ac- The essential caffeine helps nervous she almost didn’t notice a how to help a person I can point plan that can make it easier for counts get frozen and you have England make it through the day— sudden prick in her legs. them to the person who can.” student to find affordable housing no contact with your family. This her days are quite long. “A bee stung me—and I’m aller- England said that she would near campus. program is meant to help those “Normally I get up about 6:30 gic to bees!” she said. encourage others to run for presi- “I hated politicians, wanted students out.” a.m.,” England said. “Then, I an- She got off the stage and passed dent, or for a position in the SA. nothing to do with politics, but I The SA also set up the first in- swer e-mails for half an hour, eat out. “It has opened a lot of doors got swept into the housing issue,” ternational student scholarship breakfast, get ready and come to England’s friend was working for me and it has given me a lot of she said. “It made me so mad to for $1,500, for a student who has work around 8:30 a.m.” security at the event and when he confidence,” she said. “The people see that students were being treat- excelled in their studies. She has class on Mondays and saw her fall, he jokingly said on that I’ve meet, all the opportunities. ed differently when all we are try- To improve communication Thursday until 10 p.m. and when the microphone, the president is Now I’m going to university, and I ing to do is get an education and between students and the SA, Eng- she doesn’t have late classes she down. never thought I would be able to make a better life for ourselves.” land and the SA executives created often has late meetings. “When the paramedics arrived go to University.” Apart from working to fix the the Insider, an insert in the Chroni- “I’m normally here Monday they weren’t looking for little old Trent outgrows space Small housing victory everyone will have their own office.” Student housing has been a topic of in- By Robyn DePratto With all the services that Trent @ Dur- tense scrutiny facing the city of Oshawa. Chronicle Staff ham has, there were often crowds of people Continued from page 1 A new report by city manager Bob Du- Trent @ Durham has moved out of the jammed into the small office, and the new ignan estimates there are 2,500 students main campus. Bulletin boards previously location will be a welcome relief. living in up to 500 rental houses around covered with Trent news and announce- Genoe said that another good point to Earlier last week, Student Association the school. ments are blank, and their old office is sitting the new location will be having the faculty president Amy England supported a rec- Since the bylaw came into effect in vacant. On Oct. 24, they moved from their all in the same location, which they are very ommendation by city staff to temporarily May, more than half of the landlords in previous spot in the Gordon Wiley building excited about. The new space will have room change the bedroom cap set forth by the the area still haven’t filed for a licence. So in room C111, to a new space in the Simcoe for everyone, whereas previously they were bylaw from four to six rooms. far, of the 201 rental applications submit- building. scattered in three separate locations across Homeowners in the area were out- ted, only 11 licences have been issued. Formerly the Human Resources offices, campus. The Trent identity is a big point as raged, saying any attempt to pull back the The task force is expected to hold its Trent @ Durham has made it their new well. bylaw they pushed so hard to implement first meeting in the next few weeks. home. “By having one big location like that with would be counter-productive. The implementation of the task force “We have a number of problems here,” appropriate signage, it’ll become quite clear Some homeowners threatened to go met one of three recommendations set said Murray Genoe, Dean of Julian Black- where Trent in Oshawa is, that this is our to the Ontario Municipal Board (an inde- out by Student Association president burn College, which represents Trent in Os- centre of operation,” said Genoe. pendent tribunal that rules on planning Amy England. hawa, sitting in his old office. There will be 18 faculty offices, six offices decisions made by public authorities) if The other two recommendations – a He indicates that space was one of the for administrative services and counselling, city council voted in favour of the recom- public statement that students will not major issues, with three of four different ser- and an area for the front staff. There will also mendation. be evicted this year and rezoning of areas vices having to share the same space. be “a meeting room, which we’ve never had The recommendation was denied. around the school – have not been met. “When we move over to the new location, before,” says Genoe. 4 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL [email protected] Remove the cuckoo stigma Crazy, insane, loony, mad, nuts, axe and crying bloody murder. orders, schizophrenia, eating dis- loco, cuckoo, deranged, mental, Your classmate who attempted orders, personality disorders and psycho. suicide is weird and unstable. organic brain disorders. There is These are all words that pop Mental health centres (formerly still a lack of open dialogue about up regularly in our daily conversa- the derogatory asylum) are filled mental illness and with the Cana- tions: “The save that goalie made with maniacs clothed in straight dian Mental Health Association was insane!” ...“Last nig ht was cra- jackets in padded rooms. (CMHA) predicting one in five zy.” ...“You drank the whole bottle The words become stigma. Ontarians will experience a men- of tequila? You’re nuts.” Stigma is dangerous because tal health issue in their lifetime, The words express a sense of not only does it alienate those with there is a definite need for educa- irrationality and abnormality, a mental disorder, it deters people tion on the matter. wildness and weirdness, foolish- suffering in silence from getting And there is a need for the me- ness and unpredictability. They’re help. Every day doesn’t have to be dia – television and film in par- colourful and hyperbolic and a struggle in secret. Help is avail- ticular – to change the way they we don’t think twice about using able in the form of medication, dif- portray mental disorders, which them. ferent types of therapy and support is often as aggressive, violent and But the problem is that we also groups, to name a few options. dangerous. As for the news media, don’t think twice about using those But why do mental illnesses there is often a sensationalizing same words to describe mental ill- suffer from stigma when other dis- of violence caused by those with ness or someone afflicted with a eases, such as diabetes and heart mental health issues that encour- mental illness. Instead of the save disease don’t? ages the stereotype that those with the goalie made being insane, the As actor Joe Pantoliano pointed a mental illness are powder kegs person suffering from schizophre- out in his talk at the Whitby Men- waiting to go off. nia becomes insane. The night isn’t tal Health Centre’s recent film A Health Canada review in crazy, the person with bi-polar dis- festival, people with heart disease 1996 found that the strongest pre- order is. don’t say, “Hi, I’m heart disease,” dictor of violence and criminal And forget about drinking a which sounds ridiculous. They behaviour in an individual is a his- bottle of tequila yourself, it’s the say, “I have heart disease.” But tory of violence and criminality, person who can’t stop washing people with a mental illness such not the manifestation of a mental and those facts need to be dis- sticks and stones may break bones, their hands that is really nuts. as schizophrenia, say “I’m schizo- illness. In fact, the CMHA’s current tributed through education in the but names –like crazy and insane In these instances the words phrenic,” not “I have schizophre- research shows that people with classroom, news media, and pop- – will hurt the millions of Canadi- lose their colour. They become nia,” and it’s accepted. The phrase major mental illness are 2.5 times ular media. It needs to be made ans battling mental illness. And, dark and loaded with negative is all encompassing. Schizophre- more likely to be victims of vio- clear that solutions exist and help most importantly, those names meaning. The words crazy and in- nia is not something they have – lence as compared to the general is available to those who need it. will continue to deter those suffer- sane evoke fear and a sense of dan- but rather, something they are. public. The vocabulary used when talking ing in silence, afraid to get help for ger. Suddenly the man who talks to Stigma surrounds mental ill- So how do we remove the stig- about mental health also needs to fear of being labeled crazy. himself while shopping becomes ness because of a lack of facts ma surrounding mental illness? change. as scary as if he were wielding an about mood disorders, anxiety dis- We need facts on mental health To invoke the childhood rhyme, Lynn Wayling Watch where you flick your butts Everyone knows that smoking is bad for cellulose acetate, which is not biodegradable. facturers to produce cigarettes that self-ex- killed. His son suffered only minor injuries your health, killing one in five Canadians or They leach chemicalsinto the environment tinguish when not being smoked. as his father had given him a helmet to wear. about 45,000 each year, according to Health causing health risks. Health Canada revealed that many com- The woman currently has a $302 fine pend- Canada. Every year more than one billion smokers panies continue to make and sell cigarette ing for littering. But what about those throughout the world brands that have repeatedly failed their test- Ashtrays are no longer included with new cigarette butts that are ignite more than six tril- ing standards. Theirlimited resources give vehicles. Smokers have to buy an optional flicked out of car windows? lion cigarettes, accord- manufacturers little reason to comply with smoking package or an aftermarket ashtray. How dangerous could they Cotey ing to a worldwide study the regulations. Regardless, there is no excuse for filling the possibly be? by UC Davis epidemi- There are numerous reports of forests, roadways with butts. Seeing a streak of red Paterson ologists. Health Canada medians and countrysides being set ablaze Cigarettes don’t only hurt smokers; they light leaving a car window says fires started by by flicked butts, and many more of burning hurt the environment and have the potential and exploding onto the smoking are the lead- cigarette ends re-entering vehicles and start- to cause serious damage when thrown out of pavement in the night is ing known cause of fire- ing fires. Many cyclists have also been hit moving vehicles. common, leaving our roadways littered with related deaths. with lit butts, causing accidents and angering Cigarette manufacturers need incentive cigarette filters. It is more than a minor nui- In 1999, a lit cigarette thrown from a mov- drivers. to change their product to meet the Cigarette sance; flicked butts cause fires and deaths all ing car in France ignited the Mont Blanc In September, a female driver in Utah Ignition Propensity Regulations. while being horrible for the environment. Tunnel, a main road between France and threw a cigarette butt out her window, which Police in Ontario must start enforcing the In Ontario, throwing a cigarette from a Italy, causing 39 deaths and more than $1 upset a man travelling on a nearby motor- littering laws to stop people who carpet the moving vehicle means a $110 fine, which billion in damages. cycle with his 10-year-old son. The man was streets with butts; and stricter laws should be is rarely enforced. This is not enough to On Oct. 1, 2005, Health Canada launched untouched by the cigarette, but disgruntled made. squelch smokers who think the roadway is the Cigarette Ignition Propensity Regula- by what had happen decided to drive next to The government and police have an obli- their personal ashtray. tions. It was created to reduce the number of the woman’s car and yell at her. gation to stop our roadways from being used Cigarette filters contain synthetic polymer fire fatalities in Canada by requiring manu- The vehicles crashed and the man was as ashtrays.

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PUBLISHER: Robin Pereira EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose FEATURES EDITOR: Virginia Colling AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter EDITORIAL/OPINION EDITOR: Chris Bovie TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle October 28, 2008 5 OPINION Where’s the spooky fun? Is 2012 the end Halloween is approaching and ing even more fear and damage. No one wants to go to a haunted it is an event we all enjoyed as chil- In some areas children are unable house, camp out in the woods and dren almost as much as Christ- to trick or treat for fear that they tell ghost stories anymore. The fun mas. It was the one time of year we will get robbed and or injured. It’s is getting sucked out of Halloween of the world as got to dress out of sad that it has and we need to reverse that. Every- the norm, listen to come to this. one should be able to go out and ghost stories, play Halloween feel safe. Our government should the usual Hallow- Jonnel is supposed to invest in making problem areas een games and be fun. We’re safe and secure for children to go we know it? eat candy until Briscoe all supposed out and enjoy what others are. Apparently, the world as we know it is going to end on Dec. 21, our stomachs to enjoy our- It wouldn’t be fair to have them 2012. Yes, you read correctly, no need to adjust your bifocals; the ached. selves and stuck inside and robbed of one of Earth will cease to exist in four years. I don’t want to make it fun for the best childhood experiences. Stop planning your careers, throw out your textbooks and hold be a party pooper, other children. I don’t blame the good breed off on that wedding. Go but unfortunately some of us have We are not meant to be cooped up of children who don’t think about ahead and spend the last lost sight of what Halloween is sup- inside hiding in a closet because their actions, but more the parents years of your life doing what posed to be and celebrating of this we’re afraid if we open the door for not paying enough attention. Edith your mother always told you event has turned the wrong way something unpleasant will hit us We need to create a culture of not to. With four years left, for some us. Some people are un- in the face. respect and awareness so that fun Zikmann what the heck! Take out a able to share the fun because they What has happened to our events like Halloween aren’t going hefty loan. It’s not like you’ll are afraid and stuck inside their society? Whatever happened to to waste. have to pay it back anyways. homes with the lights turned off. dressing up in scary masks and So if you are someone who With such celebrity be- Some people even use this time of bloody clothes? Those fun masks, finds joy in putting people at risk, lievers as Mel Gibson, Janeane Garofalo, Lil Wayne, The Smashing year to let out some of their April bloody faces, zombies, ghosts and egging someone or something, put Pumpkins and Montel Williams, the whole 2012 buzz is hard to ig- Fools tricks too. Eggs are thrown gremlins are replaced with blond that immature act aside and let the nore. at people, houses and cars caus- hair, red lipstick, and miniskirts. children play, safely. I mean, if Lil’ Wayne believes it, shouldn’t we all? No matter what you think, there’s no denying the fact that the 2012 movement has become a hot topic. Anyone with Internet access and a basic understanding of You- Tube mechanics has heard all the doomsday predictions. We’re still Be nicer on the bus here, so why is this particular year so important? A young woman is left alone in her wheelchair individuals with disabilities access to transit with- The ancient Mayans, known for their advanced mathematics, as a horde of students push past her to get on the out having to book it in advance. These buses are language and astronomy, followed a calendar that lasted 5,126 bus, in disbelief she looks at the driver who can do often just as packed as their older more commonly years. The ancient long count calendar stops on Dec. 21, 2012, nothing. This might sound like known style of step up buses, churning up all sorts of religious, scientific and astrological theories a disheartening commercial for which totally defeats the pur- as to how the world will end. some kind of charity gathering pose of having the buses, and The Mayan prophecy is increasing in popularity and has become money to aid people in foreign Paul drivers seem to have no power a source of worry for many in society. Forget Y2K, this is much big- countries, but it is a situation that to do anything about it. ger. There are people who wholeheartedly believe this is actually happens many times each day. Bates According to Durham Re- going to happen, even going as far as building underground bun- The physically challenged com- gion Transit, drivers suppos- kers and stocking up on a years worth of supplies. munity has been fighting for years edly have the right to ask pas- Believers say there are links besides just the Mayan calendar that to gain acceptance and be treated sengers to step off the bus and points toward catastrophe. The sun will be aligned with the center as equals, but it seems to me that with every step wait for the next one when they are full although I of the Milky Way for the first time in 26,000 years, disrupting the forward, there seems to be two steps back. personally have never seen a driver do this. flow of energy to the Earth. Some believe the high rate of sunspots In the past, the physically challenged had their This is a major problem because some people or sun flares NASA predicted for 2012 could affect the Earth’s mag- own transportation system. Handi Transit was cre- only use the bus to go from the college to that off- netic fields. ated in 1974, but when the City of Oshawa amal- campus parking lot, which I guess they feel is too far Some of the world’s most famous prophets refer to something gamated the transit systems of Handi Transit with to walk to. The college did its part to stop this from cataclysmic happening around Dec. 21, 2012. The medieval predic- Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Clarington to happening by going out and spending money on a tions of Merlin, the Book of Revelations and the Chinese oracle of create Durham Transit on Jan. 1, 2006 and began shuttle that was to move students around campus. the I Ching all point to this specific date as the end of civilization using the now common low floor buses you would This was supposed to be an accessible shuttle but itself. have thought that would be a win for people with from what I have seen it’s just as accessible as the Archaeologists and mythologists would disagree with doomsay- disabilities. one that they used to have. ers, saying the Mayans were actually predicting an age of enlighten- Handi Transit, before it was amalgamated, had To its credit Durham Region Transit for all its ment, not the end of the world. In reality, there really isn’t much a call center that would book buses for individu- faults is a step up from the way it used to be At least evidence to suggest doomsday will strike. If anything, the Mayans als that required transportation to different places the disabled have better access to the community predict a religious awakening, not death and destruction. around the city, if it was booked in three days to but in my opinion, we as a community still need to So what’s with all this crazy talk? It seems whenever something two weeks in advance unless for medical reasons. stop the situation where the someone in a wheel- in history ends, people think up the most extreme possibilities. Fast forward to the low floor buses we see on chair, walker, cane, or crutches gets left sitting flab- The truth is, there is not enough scientific evidence to suggest roads today. They were originally intended to take bergasted on the side of the road in disbelief that the world is going to end in 2012. So despite what Lil’ Wayne thinks, the stress off of the Handi Transit System and give society is leaving them behind. I’m going to keep my textbooks… at least for now. Telemarketers: please leave me alone! It’s been a long day. The shoes have been kicked off, wanted calls, will not eliminate them, and allows enough a spokesperson for the CRTC, told the Toronto Star. the wine poured, and with the mindless blabber of some exceptions to render the entire process useless. Market re- Carmel also said that the demand took him by surprise, reality show you drift into total relaxation. Suddenly, the search firms, political parties, pollsters, newspapers, maga- and that media outlets, announcing the registry date, may phone rings, the number on it reads Bell Canada and laugh- zines, charities and any company you’ve done business with have been a factor in its popularity. ter erupts as you relish in the triumph of in the past 18 months are exempt from Perhaps. Or perhaps the annoyance of leaping from the thwarting their attempts with your call the list. Also any American companies shower to answer the phone only to be greeted with silence display. But by the next day five more calls are exempt, because they don’t fall un- followed by a click and more silence of an automatic dial- have interrupted you during breakfast, Krista der the jurisdiction of Canadian laws. ing system had finally worn thin. The no-call list does pro- yoga, lunch, nap and dinner. Your silence Think back over the last 18 months, tect consumers from some telemarketers by issuing fines has initiated chain-calling by this compa- Paxton gyms, banks, credit card companies, of $1500 and $15,000 to barred individuals and companies ny, that’s even more annoying than speak- cellphone, home phone, TV and Inter- respectively. ing with them. net providers, the guy who fertilized But is it all in vain? The Toronto Star reports that the big- So you answer. You politely listen to your lawn and the guy who cleaned your gest users of telemarketing services are phone companies, their spiel, tell them you’re not interested in their long-dis- carpets. There are multitudes of companies still ready and which can still call if you’ve done business with them in the tance plan and thank them for calling. Two hours later the able to tie up your line with “service” calls. Not to mention last 18 months, and magazines, newspapers and registered phone rings, it’s Bell Canada, they want to offer you a long- the other exemptions, such as the local political office vying charities, which are exempt. Therefore, a reduction in calls distance plan…sigh… But don’t tear your hair out just yet. for a vote or the Marketing Research and Intelligence Com- isn’t likely. Also it’s possible that without competition from The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications pany who called Canadians to find out who didn’t want to barred telemarketers, those exempt might be tempted to Commission has launched the National Do Not Call list, be called. Their research showed 64 per cent of Canadians call repeatedly, and what’s more consumers must re-regis- on which consumers can sign up their home or cell phone would register for the no-call list, by the way. ter every three years to remain on the list. number to avoid those pesky right-in-the-middle-of-dinner And register they did! The response to the CRTC’s list was Rather than marking the calendar for 2011, or clogging telemarketing calls. Finally, relief, you can watch American overwhelming as more than a million consumers bogged the CRTC phone lines to register, telemarketers should Idol without interruption. Suddenly, the phone rings, its Bell down the phone lines on Sept. 30 in a desperate attempt show Canadians the same respect that any other caller Canada, they want to offer you a long distance plan, argh! to join. So many in fact that the system crashed after only would. Simply leave a message outlining the promotion, The Do Not Call list, though reducing the number of un- about 200,000 Canadians were successful, Dennis Carmel, and if I want to order Leafs TV for $2 a month, I’ll call back. 6 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Lynn Wayling asks... What are you going to be for Halloween?

Dan Welham Nzinga Taylor Chantal De Silva Alana Panday Tyler Ferguson Marketing Student Business Administration Journalism student Business Administration Chemical Engineering student student and Technology student “I don’t know. Maybe “I haven’t decided yet. But dress up as a pimp or “A naughty French maid.” I’m trying to put the Village “Alice in Wonderland.” “The Joker.” something weird.” People together with my friends.” Halloween myths that What will you shock, scare and amuse carve this year? By Nicki Lamont stencils that you can stick on your By Lauren Thomas be based on one of three Marys, legend of the Jack-O-Lantern is Chronicle staff pumpkin and cut away. Chronicle Staff Mary Worth, Queen Mary the that of a wily Irishman named “I’m going with something sim- first and Mary Queen of Scots. Jack who lived his life to trick the What do Peter Griffin, George ple. Maybe a maple leaf,” says Golf It’s the night of Halloween, Queen Mary the first suffered devil. Bush, and Fred Flintstone have in Management student Ian Parker. when the wicked come out to many miscarriages, which de- Jack’s legend is the epitome common? No, it’s not their intelli- With only a few days left until play and the children dress up nied her the continuation of her of the trick, in trick-or-treat, as gent level. They’re faces that have Halloween, many grocery stores to trick-or-treat, but behind this bloodline and because of this the he managed to trap the devil in been carved in pumpkins by Dur- and farmers are cutting prices on spooky holiday lie the traditions chant evokes her to attack young objects on several occasions. Ac- ham College students on past Hal- pumpkins in order to get rid of of the past and the myths that children. Mary Queen of Scots cording to the History networks loweens. them before the scariest night of not only scare, but amuse. has a deadlier basis as she was special on Halloween myths, “Halloween isn’t Halloween the year. The longer you wait to the From the local myths, to the accused of bathing in the blood Jack wasn’t an honest man and until you carve your pumpkin,” 31st, the better chance you have of age-old scares, Halloween is lit- of young children to attempt to had struck a deal with the devil says Police Foundations student a cheap pumpkin. tered with stories to keep chil- hold on to her youth. that he would never have to live Lindsay Lankin. “I’m carving a Ca- And if you’re not willing to dull dren and adults alike entertained; “The love of horror and getting in Hell. To avoid his payment he nadian Flag in mine.” your kitchen knives for a face in a the difference comes when you scared serves a similar function caged the devil up in a coin and If you’re not as artistic as the vegetable, then the Wal-Mart on separate fact from fiction. (for others to act as another),” eventually a tree. However, when graphic students at Durham, then Taunton Street is a quick stop to a Is carving a jack-o-lantern Molnar said. “If you get scared, Jack finally died God wouldn’t get a little rebellious and break out three-dollar carving set. just simply pumpkin fun? Is that you feel relief afterwards be- take him and so the devil left the cheat sheets. “I think I’ll do the word death,” black cat really just a cat? Will cause you know it’s not real.” Jack to roam the land with only Websites like www.pumpkin- says Sports Management student Bloody Mary truly appear in the Molnar enjoys the fact that a candle, a candle which Jack in lady.com and www.pumpkincarv- Sam Simpson. “It has two mean- mirror? Is bobbing for apples many Celtic Halloween con- turn placed within a turnip. ing101.com have free printable ings. Both are pretty scary.” just a fun pastime? cepts are blurred between the The Irish and Scottish began Chris Molnar, editor of the dead and the living. “It gives Hal- to imitate this story and placed Halloween Alliance website, loween a much more mystical candles in hollowed out turnips TOP 4 MOVIES TO which focuses on many aspects and primal atmosphere.” or potatoes. They called them of Hallowen, from the myths to Bloody Mary may have been Jack of the Lantern and even- WATCH ON HALLOWEEN the Celtic history, says, “Hallow- accused of being a witch but the tually just like the turnip to the black cat is said to be both the pumpkin the name evolved to By Jayme Quinn een is very important because Chonicle Staff you get to celebrate something witch’s sacrifice and the incarna- Jack-O-Lanterns. tion of the witch herself Not all Halloween myths em- The Exorcist you can’t be the other 364 days A 1973 classic film about a cute little girl who is possessed of the year.” It is traditional around Hal- brace their roots in evil though. The myths of Halloween have loween to gasp with fear when a Apple bobbing was essentially by nasty demons. It is considered by many to be the scariest grown over the years but their sleek black cat crosses your path a competition to discover who movie ever made. roots are defined and at times but it is intriguing how such a would be married first and to Texas Chainsaw Massacre the truth is scarier than fiction. small animal can actually instil celebrate the harvest. such intense fear. People associ- “The traditions themselves al- A 1974 movie about five friends who are travelling through Take for example, the mystery Texas who find themselves in a house owned by a family of of Bloody Mary. The myth tells ate the image of a black cat with low people to socialize in ways that if you go into a dark bath- bad luck, and as people fear shat- they might not otherwise be able cannibals. room, stand in front of the mirror tered glass, they also fear a black to,” Molnar says to support the Nightmare on Elm Street and repeat ‘Bloody Mary’ seven cat. lighthearted aspects of Hallow- A 1984 classic. This is a great horror movie because of times a woman will appear and Another object we connect een. “For instance, trick or treat- with Halloween is the wonder- ing may be the only time of the its creative, gruesome death scenes such as Tina Gray proceed to viciously attack you. (Amanda Wyss) being dragged up the wall and ceiling. This The myth varies from the fully common tradition of pump- year where neighbours actually number of times you must re- kin carving, which is something meet each other through their is a must-see movie for Halloween. peat ‘Bloody Mary’ to the loca- Halloween enthusiasts greatly kids going door to door.” The Shining tion of the chant itself, and just anticipate. Pumpkin carving can Halloween brings out the A chilling Halloween thriller made in 1980, Jack Nicholson like the myth, the roots have a provide hours of entertainment ghoulish and the foolish every and result in a masterpiece of a year and the myths and tradi- plays a man travelling with his family to Colorado where he few variations of their own. goes insane after being terrorized by the ghosts in the hotel. Bloody Mary is rumoured to porch decoration. However, the tions live on in them The Chronicle October 28, 2008 7 CAMPUS NEWS Superstitions overshadow skill

Others argue red is simply tricks of the trade, routines or ritu- “The bats always have to be have to make my last shot or I will By Amanda Allison Woods’ power colour, one that als. lined up on the fence standing up have bad luck for next time I play.” Chronicle Staff represents confidence,aggression There are those superstitions straight. If they are crossed or lean- Then there are the superstitions and strength. Regardless of the rea- that revolve around specific ar- ing we won’t get hits,” she said. that border on bizarre, including ‘Tis the season for avoiding bats, soning, it has brought good luck to ticles of clothing, like Woods’ red Seeing as how the team is un- Emma Thompson, who refuses to crossing black cats, and opening Woods and instilled fear in plenty shirt. defeated and headed to the finals, step on the ice for the Ridgebacks umbrellas indoors. of competitors on a Sunday. Nick Fontana who plays on the this is one routine that seems to be hockey team until she’s juggled There are plenty of supersti- Hockey has its own supersti- UOIT hockey team always does paying off. twice. tions surrounding Halloween, but tions, and we aren’t just talking up his goalie pad straps the same Gary Rose, Lords baseball play- Katie Procter, who plays with there are even more surrounding about playoff beards here. way each game. er, says that being a pitcher deter- the UOIT tennis team, says she sports. In Detroit, Red Wings fans have “When getting dressed before I mines his superstition. doesn’t have a specific good luck Just ask the New York Yankees, thrown octopi onto the ice since go onto the ice, for some reason I “For each of my starts, I walk to charm, but has found out some- who were so distraught at the 1952. always tie my right skate first,” he the mound with my glove in my thing about herself through some thought of another ‘curse of the At that time, the NHL only had also admitted. left hand. I prefer to pick the ball dedicated practice. Bambino’ they spent $50, 000 to two rounds of playoffs, and the UOIT rower Jason Klein-Horse- up from the mound, as opposed to “I found that I play my best dig up the Boston Red Sox jersey eight legs of the octopus were to man shares the sentiment. having it thrown to me,” he said. “At when I drink heavily the night be- that construction worker Gino symbolize the eight wins the team “I usually would say I don’t the completion of my warm ups I fore an afternoon match,” she said, Castignoli had planted under the needed to win the Stanley Cup. have any superstitions. But I do lick the index finger and middle though she believes it has more new Yankee stadium. Detroit won eight straight wear the same boxers to every re- finger on my throwing hand, touch to do with sleeping the morning If that much money isn’t proof games and ever since, flying pro- gatta,” Horseman said, despite the my left leg, then go up to touch the away than her actual hangover. enough that athletes are supersti- jectiles have become a serious fact that he changes before a race brim of my cap.” Not every athlete believes in tious, then maybe the fact that the part of Wings games. and that most rowers wear next to And don’t get him started about superstitions though. Nikki Tuck, greatest athlete golf has ever seen, In baseball, if a pitcher is throw- nothing under their spandex uni- stepping on the lines. a Lords soccer player, certainly Tiger Woods, even has his rituals ing a no-hitter, no one is allowed to forms. Rose doesn’t believe his rituals doesn’t. will sway popular opinion. speak of the success while it’s oc- “It’s just something that was affect the physical aspect of his “I feel that you should be confi- Woods has never played a curring, in fear of jinxing the good a coincidence for my first three game, but says that for whatever dent in what you do and not have Sunday final round without wear- luck. It’s a belief similar to not say- regattas, and now I’ve just gotten reason, he just doesn’t feel com- to do anything special to win a ing a red shirt since his debut at ing “Macbeth” within the walls of a into the routine of setting them out fortable without doing them. game, just believe in yourself.” the PGA Tour in 1996. Some say theatre. with all my stuff the night before.” Lords basketball player Evan Just in case, for big games, I’d he wears red because the colour Sport superstitions may seem It doesn’t stop there, as many Browne has his own pregame ritu- recommend not washing that symbolizes good luck in Thailand, silly or like the athletes are relying athletes seem to have their own als. Browne swears by watching a lucky jersey, tapping the goalie’s the birthplace of Woods’ mother, on luck instead of skill, and many superstitions about equipment James White dunk tape and Jamal pads, and crossing the street if you Kutilda. athletes outright refuse to label and game-time execution. Crawford highlight tape before see any cats. Others say it’s a subtle throw- their behaviour as superstitious. Lords fastball player Shannon each game. back to his college years at Stan- However, if you ask almost any Stewart says the whole team has “Also, every time I’m in the gym ford. athlete, they all have their little one big superstition. shooting, no matter when it is, I Popular Ghost hunting: student style costumes for 2008 generations. though not unbearably so, and my hoodie By Matt Bird Eventually the farm became a popular re- kept me warm. It was 2:45 a.m., and I hoped By Nicki Lamont Chronicle Staff sort under the control of the Greenlaw family, to remain in the cemetery for an hour and a Chronicle Staff Not many people can say they’ve sat in though the home burned down in the 1950s. half. a cemetery, at night, twice, and both times There are 20 people buried at Simcoe Point The usual menagerie of animal noises With only three days until the asked themselves: “What the hell am I doing Pioneer Cemetery, including three sailors filled the air. Ducks, geese and loons chat- spookiest night of the year, Dur- here?” who washed up on shore. tered back and forth. The occasional leaf ham College students are headed But I can. After settling at the base of an oak we told settled on the grass, startling me at first but off to costume shops to see what In commemoration of Halloween I decid- stories of paranormal events from our pasts. eventually becoming a regular member of the famous character they can recre- ed to do an article on ghosts. I didn’t just want I listened intently to Kaitlin, who has a lot of early morning chorus. ate this year. to go on some guided ghost walk, however: I experience in ghostly phenomena. After 15 minutes of waiting I got antsy. So, “Halloween is always our busi- wanted to get up-close-and-personal with a After 45 minutes of sitting, however, little in an effort to be productive, I decided to take est time of the year,” says Toronto’s ‘haunted’ area, a lifelong ambition of mine. happened. Beyond a sudden, jarring drop in pictures of myself. Setting up my tripod near Party Plus employee Stan Ed- After some searching I chose Simcoe temperature there was nothing supernatural the gate I activated the timer and flash, again wards. Point Pioneer Cemetery, just off Rotary Park about the place. We packed up and left for an and again, posing as best I could for 3 a.m. What will be the most popu- in Ajax. abandoned school house and another ceme- That’s when the weird stuff started. lar costumes for 2008? Batman’s According to TheShadowlands.com, a tery, both on Salem Road, in search of scares. A minute or two after I stowed my camera The Joker has been flying off the website listing haunted locales across the Neither bore fruit. the cemetery got very cold, very quick. Chills shelves, and students are confi- world, the cemetery turns hot on cold days, I went home disappointed. With company more powerful than those I’d endured a few dent that it’ll still be a big hit. cold on hot days, and on the nearby banks of the cemetery was not only peaceful but a little nights before assaulted me. But I was deter- “I think I’m going as the joker,” Lake Ontario ghostly screams can sometimes boring. What would I write about? Sitting in mined not to be driven out by mere weather, claims second-year Music Busi- be heard.I decided to stake out the cemetery the dark for an hour and leaving? so I rubbed my arms and kept waiting. ness Management student Mat at night. I decided to go back for another visit. This The night waited until 3:30 before unleash- Cracknell. ” Fellow student Shayna Brown offered to time, however, I’d go alone. ing a new terror. Hot buys for men’s costumes come along, and when I met her at the park at I remembered something Kaitlin said the All of the animal noises came from my are fictional characters Indianna 10:30 on Oct. 13 she’d brought along a friend, night before. “We should’ve done this between right, from an inlet fed by Lake Ontario. But Jones and Iron Man. Kaitlin Woods, a follower of all things para- 3 and 4. That’s when ghosts are most active.” the noise that got to me came from my left, Females at Durham College normal. Checking online, I discovered that plenty of from the dirt path back to Rotary Park, and it are giving the boys a run for their We crept through the park, across the other ghost seekers suggest the same. sounded like the garbled words of a man. money for the best costume this lakeside bridge, guided solely by the glow of I waited a few days, watching the Canadi- I froze. Nearly left then and there. The year. the moon. Shadowy herons took flight as we an federal election come and go, and awoke words ceased soon after they started, how- “All we have to do is add ‘sexy’ went, and all manner of life called in our di- on Oct. 17 at 2 a.m to the horrible buzz of my ever, and I decided it must be some animal. to the end of a guy’s costume, and rection: geese, frogs, ducks, even a cat. alarm. Then, at 3:34, the voice came back. But we’re done. Guys can’t do that,” I’d visited the cemetery earlier. It’s little Not the best way to start a day. I hopped this time it was joined by several others, and says Durham College alumni Dan- more than an empty piece of land – a plaque out of bed regardless, and after initial jitters shortly after came the rapid tread of multiple ielle LaBonte. and a faded pot of flowers stand at the en- I took my bike down to the lake, across the feet running on dirt. The popular girls costumes trance to the tiny cemetery, no larger than a bridge and back to the cemetery. I’m sure there’s a logical explanation for don’t centre on movie characters. classroom and surrounded by a rusty fence. I’d had no problem sitting in the cemetery the noises. But when you’re tired, cold, para- With the exceptions of Dorothy A few trees hang over unmarked graves. the first time. I’d strolled right in and plopped noid and alone in a cemetery, your mind de- from The Wizard of Oz and Bat- By night, however, the cemetery stretched. down in front of the tree, ready to be scared. mands one thing: preservation. I grabbed my woman, female costumes tend to Darkness made its four corners hazy and in- This solo venture was different, however: bike and rolled out of the gate, not pausing to lean towards more traditional out- distinct. The rowed series of bumps lining the I stood at the gated entrance for a moment, look back. I rode home in record time. fits. Angels, devils, and pirate are cemetery seemed bigger, more prominent, clutching my bike’s handle bars, wondering I managed to sit in Simcoe Point Pioneer still ranked the highest sellers for when viewed under the glare of a flashlight. why the hell I was there. Cemetery, alone, from 2:45 a.m to 3:35 a.m, female costumes. According to the plaque out front these But I went in, set my bike down in the dry 40 minutes short of my original plan. It was When Oct. 31 hits, embrace bumps are the resting place of the Peaks, a grass, sat by the tree again and waited. The not an experience I’d like to relive. your inner ghoul and enjoy the family of settlers who started a farm at Sim- night had cooled since my previous visit, night. coe Point and handed it down to subsequent 8 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS To some people it’s a home By Artem Boykov Chronicle Staff

It could’ve been the pale yel- low colour of the walls, or the loud knocking on the door every morn- ing at 8 a.m., or maybe the night someone set a garbage bin on fire in the bathroom that made me re- member the experience of living in Covenant House or Covie, as it is nicknamed by the residents of this Toronto youth shelter. I first arrived there in Septem- ber, 2006. It was 8 a.m., it was cold, and I was armed with two bags full of clothes. I didn’t know what I was getting into, what to expect, what kind of people I would meet, or if I would be accepted there since that place is limited to 94 beds for both boys and girls. I only knew what I heard. Drugs, theft, strict rules and curfew times. I imagined the inside to be one huge room full of beds where everyone slept, a small kitchen where we would be served cold porridge twice a day and one dirty bathroom. Imagine my relief when

I entered a clean hallway, which Photo by Artem Boykov only partially revealed a room with a big screen TV, couches, sofa- chairs and a few computers on one THE COVENANT HOUSE: The house located on Gerrard Street in Toronto has offered services to over 70,000 side and a big, white kitchen with teens since its opening in 1982 and runs mostly on donations tables on the other side where we would be served hot meals three times a day. out of nowhere came the sound people who spent their day in front can call or come in and ask if a spe- each day. That’s where the work- I was greeted with a smile as if of a smashing door. Screaming fol- of the big screen TV, not going to cific individual lives there. ers came in who helped me first to I entered a five star hotel. Within lowed. work or school and not moving I, however, landed in the cuck- get a job, then to deal with stress it a few minutes I was filling out the Someone in the hallway was from their couch. For some it was oo’s nest because of my, at the brought by having meditating ses- necessary paperwork. Do I do banging on the doors, swearing too much work, but there were time, problematic relationship sions, discussions about how I felt, drugs? Do I drink? Why am I here? his lungs out and it wasn’t until he those that worked hard, saved with my parents and the fact that I offers of medical assistance and Do I have a history of mental ill- got close enough to our room that money and studied. lived in Ajax while going to school just a shoulder to rest on. nesses? Have I ever been convict- I made out a mix of Russian swear- The staff are always there to in Toronto. Like everyone who lives in the ed of a crime? ing and English gibberish. help the ones that want to be During my 10 month stay at shelter who has a job, I had to be a As I was answering these ques- It wasn’t long before the night helped with special programs, sav- Covie, I got to experience what it’s part of a money management pro- tions I began to wonder what kind staff took him away but before he ings plans, education on how to like to work part time, study full gram that aims at teaching how to of people the workers have to deal left I could hear the worker ask- cook, where to rent, how to spend time, do co-op and prepare for col- save and spend correctly. with. That very night, I found out. ing him, “Why are you scream- money and on what, and even of- lege while trying to maintain san- Medical and psychological help It was 12 a.m. and I couldn’t ing?” “I’m screaming because it’s a fering CPR lessons. ity living in a place with curfews, are always offered in case some- fall asleep. It was no problem for f***ing madhouse!” The Covie church is always rules that among many include no one has a health issue or is simply my bunk-bed buddy, who quietly If Dante Alighieri was to come welcome to anyone who wants to relaxing substances like alcohol, suffering from too much stress. snored in the dark of our small back to life today, he would re- pray, no matter what their faith is. and mainly a good crew with the Covenant House first opened room. write the Purgatory to take place in Studies show that most of the exception of a few. its doors in 1982 and since then, There were single rooms avail- Covenant since it was one of those kids who end up in the shelters, For about a couple of months offered its services to over 70,000 able but one had to sign up early places that would either help one leave home because of sexual and I had a room beside a guy who teens from every economic, social to get them since privacy is an un- to get back on one’s feet or drive physical abuse and it is partially would blast his music on maxi- and religious backgrounds. It runs likely luxury at Covie. the individual to absolute mad- because of that, that one of the mum and the bass shook the walls 80 per cent on donations from dif- There was not a sound in the ness or depression. Covenant’s policies is complete of my room. ferent people, organizations and hallway of the boys’ floor. Then It showed by the number of privacy, which means that no one Stress was a normal part of partially on government funding. Halloween Fun Little people, big choices Halloween Haunt is the place to ple come in looking for a variety of ing up. By Jaspinder K Jassal be. Tickets are on sale and can By Shawntee Russell costumes for their children. Costume costs vary. It depends Chronicle Staff be purchased through Canada’s Chronicle Staff “It all depends on the child,” on the size of the child and wheth- Wonderland website. Ryll says. “ The most common cos- er or not the costume is new or on It’s that time of year when Attractions to look out for are Trick or treat! The night of tumes we have this year are Hanna clearance. Costumes from last year witches, monsters and ghosts Kingdom of Carnage, Red Beard witches, goblins and ghosts will Montana and High School Musical are now on clearance and can start come out to scare away the fear- Rage and many more. Hallow- soon be here. How do you choose for the girls, Darth Vader and Star at about $12. Newer costumes can ful. een Haunt opened its doors Oct. the perfect costume for that ador- Wars is popular for the boys.” costs about $45. If you are looking for chills, 5 and will close on Nov. 1. able child you will be accompa- When he was a child, Daniel There is nothing wrong with nying door to door on Halloween Desouza, a Durham College first making a costume at home. It not night? year Business Human Resources only saves money but also pro- A website called World Village student remembers getting cos- vides a fun activity for both you Trick and party time recommends that you choose the tume ideas from movies. “When and the child to do together. child’s favourite fictional charac- I was a kid I always wanted to be Local craft stores will carry the hawa are hosting their own Hal- ters, cartoon characters or even batman or a ghost,” he said. products needed that will make By Amanda Press loween parties, including The their own made up characters. “One year I decided that it any child’s costume come to life. Chronicle Staff Big Sexy, Le Skratch, Johnny B, Although you may not be able to would be better if I was a ghost With glitter, glue, fabric, and paint, Motion Nightclub, as well as E.P. find a costume in a store there are because I got to make my costume you will be amazed as to how far Halloween isn’t a night just Taylors here on campus. always ways to get around that. Fa- from home,” said Desouza. “ I used your imagination will take you. for kids to dress up and go trick Call ahead to see if tickets vourite super heroes, and a career a sheet and painted my face, it was Whether you decide to pur- or treating, it’s also a night for need to be purchased prior to that your child aspires to have are really cool.” chase a costume for a child this students to let loose, party, dress Halloween and check to see all ideas that help in finding that Desouza explained that his cos- year or make it from home, have up and dance the night away. if whether it is all-ages or a 19- perfect costume. tume idea came from the movie fun with the costume, and keep Many clubs and bars in Os- and-over event. Jamie Ryll, sales associate at Casper, his favourite movie grow- your little one safe on Halloween. Party Packagers in Ajax, says peo- The Chronicle October 28, 2008 9 CAMPUS NEWS Breaking through heavy metal

By Michael Terminesi Chronicle Staff The sound of double bass ped- als and chuggy breakdowns were the sounds of the Breakthrough music festival on Oct. 17, where different genres of metal came to- gether to rock E.P. Taylor’s. In The Act of Violence opened and played from 8:15 until 8:45; Charge The Gatesplayed from 9 until 9:30; Pushing Up Daisies played from 9:45 until 10:15; Be- yond The Shadows played from 10:30 until 11; and Idol of Exile, the headlining band, played from 11:15 to about 11:50. Not only was Idol of Exile the headlining band, but it was also their last show ever. In The Act of Violence consists of Kenny Coull on guitar, Terrell Malcolm on drums, Shane Ech- mire on vocals and Josh Zahra- belmy on bass. They have been together for about three years and have played close to 200 shows. “Yeah, we get around, play a lot of shows, but we have a huge one coming up on Nov. 4 at the Re- verb in Toronto,” said Kenny Coull. “We’ll be playing with A Life Once Lost, The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza and Arsonists Get Photo by Mike Terminesi All The Girls.” Charge The Gates consists of ALL ABOUT THE HAIR: Two musicians show off their fancy guitar work at the Breakthrough music festival on Oct. Tom Soumbos on guitar, Rory 17 at E.P. Taylor’s. The event showcased different genres of metal, including the last show ever for Idol of Exile. Lauder on bass, Jason Brum on vocals, Kyle Labow on guitar and Curtis Hartshom on vocals, Justin Brad Small on guitar, Kyle Ander- together since February and have of Exile, have been to almost all Nick Driver on drums. Hartshom on guitar, Nathan Hodg- son on vocals and Brandon Calla- played 16 shows. their shows and are going to miss “We’ve been together for about son on guitar, Craig Barclay on dine on guitar. Idol of Exile consists of Leech smashing around in the mosh pit a year and a half and I’d say we’ve bass and Jeff Donahue on drums. “We’ve known each other for a on vocals, Jake on guitar, Matt on to their music. played about 20 shows or so,” said “I’d say our influences include long time, but in the past two or guitar, Josh on bass and Mark on Although Breakthrough was Jason Brum. “I remember at one of Job For A Cowboy, The Faceless, three months we’ve shifted band drums. the last show for Idol of Exile, met- our first shows we were playing a White Chapel and August Burns members around like crazy,” said “This is our last show. We’re al shows with intricate smashing new song and both our guitarists Red, but we throw a lot of different Brad Small. “We kept kicking gonna rip it up, so be ready,” said of drums and intense shredding just stopped playing and had no styles around,” said Nathan Hodg- members out and bringing more Leech. E.P. Taylor’s was the final of guitar will continue to echo idea what came next. We’ve tight- son. in, but this is where we are right venue for the band and they want- through E.P. Taylor’s for anyone ened it up since then.” Beyond The Shadows consists now. All we need is a bassist.” ed show off their skills. Several with the taste for metal and for Pushing Up Daisies consists of of Andrew Mcenaney on drums, Beyond The Shadows have been fans at the show said they love Idol something different. Shedding some light on enrolment rates Show

courses or mov onto other things. participate in the surveys. “The response rate By Matt Bird “Maybe when they applied originally they is very low,” said Lovisa. “Once they leave here Chronicle Staff off your didn’t research it enough, and when they they seem to say ‘okay, I’m going to work’, and For lots of students, it seems, three years is come they find it wasn’t exactly what they that’s it.” 12 months too many. thought it would be.” All this said, an 8.47 per cent drop from First- and second-year enrolment at Dur- In other words, there’s no solid explanation 2007’s numbers isn’t as drastic as it sounds – ham College for 2008 is up by 2.04 and 5.96 as to why students leave after second year. that percentage accounts for fewer than 100 team per cent, respectively, from last year. Third- Judging by the range of personal situations it’s students. And since enrolment for first- and year enrolments, conversely, are down 8.47 not likely that there ever will be one answer. second-year students is up from 2007, the per cent. Why is there such a big difference? But if a solution to third-year departures is college isn’t losing students. But it’s enough If Durham College president Don Lovisa ever to come, it will owe thanks in part to Key of a difference that Robinson, working in spirit! is to be believed, this number isn’t indica- Performance Indicator tests. conjunction with the deans, will be looking at tive of a sudden calamity at Durham College. Better known as KPIs, these province- ways to keep students on-board longer. By Beth Lafay Chronicle Staff He mentioned during the September board wide tests are administered to college stu- “One of the things we’ll be looking at this of governors meeting that there have been dents when they a) graduate from a program year over the schools are methods to retain steady losses in the number of third year stu- or b) otherwise fail to re-register for their next students,” said Robinson. “We’re just putting Be aggressive, be-e aggressive! dents over the last several school years. semester of school. KPIs consist of over-the- together that strategy with the deans and Get out your oldest cheers and For Lovisa, an explanation lies in the allure phone surveys regarding a student’s success the associate deans, and we need to look at chants. The Durham Lords and of the working world. “After two years, many rate in locating and maintaining a job in their areas where the numbers are, by program, UOIT Ridgebacks need everyone’s students decide once they have their diploma field of interest. KPIscan also help the school dropping. Then we should do focus groups support. that they can get the job needed to start their understand why students may have chosen with students in those programs to see what’s The department of athlet- careers with, and they do just that.” not to return. happening.” These focus groups will give the ics is now presenting Game Day Vice president academic Judy Robinson Unfortunately, KPIs have drawbacks. “It’s school qualitative data that KPIs can’t pro- Fridays. highlighted monetary concerns – primar- hard, quantitative data, and sometimes you vide. Everyone is encouraged to ily, those associated with having to pay for need a qualitative feed,” said Robinson. “This In the end, though, Lovisa believes the wear their school colours in sup- college. “Financially, it may be that these can give you a better idea of what’s going on key to retaining students lies in faculty doing port of our teams. students are simply at the stretch of their in the student’s world, what they’re thinking what’s been enshrined in Durham College’s Prizes will be given out to budget.” Thousands of dollars can make a big and why they decided not to come back.” And mission statement: engaging students. people on campus and at the difference to a twenty-something’s bank ac- since over-the-phone KPI surveys are done “I’m hoping everything we do encourages games as well. count. by an independent organization it isn’t pos- students to stay in school,” said Lovisa. “Keep- So dig through your closet and And, speaking as dean of the School of Me- sible for Durham College to talk to students ing students engaged in the classroom and find some brown and green or dia, Art and Design, Robin Pereira said that this way. their career choices, and helping them un- blue and white, or even head over some of the departed just didn’t enjoy their More, despite being mandatory for On- derstand what that extra year will do to assist to the campus bookstore and buy course of study, and therefore either change tario colleges, the students aren’t obligated to them in getting a better job, is key.” some varsity gear. Show us your game face! 10 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Innovation centre teaches Candy By Ingrid Saravia “You can teach someone to use “Our staff have many years of that they might not know how to Chronicle Staff technology but it doesn’t neces- experience teaching so they work do something, and that’s OK. If ball sarily make them a better teacher, best with the faculty members they don’t know we’ll just show Teaching the teachers. so you have to also look at teach- because they know what they are them.” The innovation centre is where ing and learning skills.” talking about,” Hinton said. Hinton said, over his time work- faculty from both the college and Faculty can sign up for a wide In a typical year, the innovation ing at the centre faculty is becom- dance the university learn about new variety of courses, ranging from centre sees lots of traffic. “We see ing more and more computer- technology and teaching strate- Managing Assignments in We- 700 to 800 faculty,” said Hinton. literate. By Robyn DePratto Chronicle Staff gies. Unfortunately, unlike stu- bCT Vista, to the Millenium Stu- However, that might be the same “There are still those die hards dents, they don’t get homework. dent, a class that looks at Generation people signing up for different that don’t like to use the comput- Are you ready to take a “You could call us a faculty de- “Y” or the millennial student. It deals courses. ers,” he said. “ But that’s changing walk down lollypop lane? velopment centre,” said Chris Hin- with how they are wired differently, and New staff accounts for a good and even their baseline level of Durham’s annual semi-for- ton, director of the innovation cen- provides suggestions on how to engage portion of the centre’s traffic. knowledge is pretty good.” mal dance, this year called tre. “We empower faculty to create the learner. “New faculty are on probation At the centre they measure in Candy Ball, is coming up on a richer learning environment for The eight-person team at the in- for two years, and they have a pro- comfort level. If the person feels Nov. 28. students.” novation centre tries to encourage gram that they have to go through comfortable with the computer, it Taking its theme from The centre is located on the first the 10-minute rule. to help them develop their skills in doesn’t get it the way. But differ- the popular children’s board floor beside the commons. It was A lot of people will struggle their new profession of learning,” ent people feel comfortable at dif- game, there will be confec- created in 1999, when all full-time away at a problem and they’ll keep said Hinton. ferent levels. tionaries everywhere and Durham College faculty received at it for maybe two hours, and by The innovation centre serves a According to Hinton, to keep even a chocolate fountain. laptops. the time they call somebody for wide variety of people. up with new technology, staff from The dance will be held at the “The college realized that now help they’ll be frustrated, Hinton “We see a full spectrum, from the centre attend conferences and Sikorski Hall, with the bus that faculty had laptop comput- said. those who are not comfortable at meetings, and also learn from be- leaving from the Student ers, we needed a support centre “We try to tell them: just call all with a computer to people who ing parents. Centre at 6 p.m. to learn how to use them,” Hinton somebody for help; it can save are quite amazing,” Hinton said. To communicate with faculty, Tickets are $20 each, and said. them two hours,” he said. “Frus- “What’s nice about this place is the innovation centre publishes a $35 for couples. You can visit The innovation centre doesn’t tration frustrates learning: It’s the that we are a very friendly group newsletter. their website at only teach faculty how to use new same for faculty as it is for stu- and we are not judging people.” “We write it because with it we http://www. technology. Staff also help fac- dents. Try it yourself first but don’t “It’s very important for us to can comment on common issues candyball08.ca/, for a chance ulty learn about different teach- be afraid to ask questions.” have faculty come in here and feel that people have,” he said. “We to win a golden ticket prize ing methods, and more effective Most of the innovation centre comfortable,” Hinton said. “And called it Catalyst because it mod- package, which includes a methods to convey information to staff teaches on campus, or they that comfort might extend to the els what we want to be, which is an limo ride to the dance. their students. have thought before. point of them maybe admitting agent for change. “

Durham Campus Catholics

Photo by Edith Zikmann INFORMATION BOOTH: Durham Campus Catholics is a student club looking to build a community of peace and social harmony. Laptop theft declines

By Elyse Bliss “The key is to never leave lap- with them while in the bookstore, Chronicle Staff tops unattended, whether it be which seems to give some peace in the bookstore or exams,” said of mind to students. The number of stolen laptops Groves. “I hated having to leave my lap- on campus has decreased, after In past years, students were top just sitting there, for anyone changes in the campus policy and asked to leave their laptops unat- to take. I am so happy that they more student awareness. tended in the bookstore or when changed the rule about laptops in All UOIT and 27 Durham Col- writing exams. the bookstore,” said Rachel West. lege programs participate in mo- Laptops were reported stolen Lost or stolen laptops must be bile learning. by students in these areas. reported to campus security, the While fewer laptops have been “The reason for the change was local police, and the IT centre in stolen compared to previous years, because all Mobile Computing the learning commons. students should continue taking backpacks look alike, a student Laptop costs range from $1,244 all necessary precautions to avoid could come into the bookstore to $1,532 a year for full-time stu- becoming victims of laptop theft, without a backpack and very eas- dents. says Junior Groves, director of Mo- ily leave with a backpack off the The chances of recovering a bile Computing for UOIT and DC, shelf without causing anyone to stolen laptop are slim, so students who also encourages students to notice,” said Groves. Students are should try to avoid leaving them closely watch their laptops. now allowed to keep their laptops unattended. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 11

C 12 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Singing to make a difference in the UA Atrium and for Fashion Week in the Pub. Campus This year the choir performed at the Gulu Walk on Oct. 25. They are also planning to host a Choir free event on Oct. 29 in the dining hall located in G213 where they will sing a few songs, and present works to a slide show outlining what they are about. On Nov.13 the choir will be holding a pub night with an Afri- change can theme with door prizes that will be from Ten Thousand Vil- lages, a store that sells fair trade lives products from under developed By Shawntee Russell countries. Chronicle Staff Proceeds from the pub will go to one of the charities Ithemba Ithemba means hope in South plans to donate too, like the Nel- African dialogue. On Campus son Mandela foundation. Ithemba means music, specifical- “ The Nelson Mandela Founda- ly a choir that sings songs of hope tion helps a wide variety of people, and unity. and that’s our goal,” says Goldie. Ithemba focuses on African Ithemba also plans to donate to songs. Most of their acapella songs a choir in Kampala, Uganda. are a combination of the Zulu and The choir currently has 12 Xhosa languages. members and students can be- Although Ithemba is African come a member of the choir by based, the choir is branching out speaking to Pot or Goldie. to other types of musical pieces, “Students just have to talk to including spiritual and gospel. Photo by Shawntee Russell us, through email, by showing up Emma Pot, Ithemba Choir di- to rehearsal, or by speaking to any rector, explained that the inspira- BAKE SALE: Ithemba choir director Emma Pot places baked goods in containers at one of the members in our choir, tion to start the choir came from a the choir’s bake sale that was held on Oct. 16 to raise funds for upcoming events says Goldie. friend. The Friend was involved in “Were totally welcome to new a similar choir before she passed “We also just really wanted to pus lacked music experiences for Goldie. members. We would like to grow away in a accident. in size,” she said. “That’s what gave me the whole start a choir on campus.” the students. The group, which formed in Jesse Goldie, Ithemba Choir as- “We wanted something that the November 2007, performed last Practice is held every Tuesday inspiration to start an African from 5-7p.m. based choir,” says Pot. sistant director, felt that the cam- students could participate in,” said year at International student week Coffee an addiction? A new look quote, “Decaffeinated coffee is kind of like kissing By Lynn Wayling your sister.” Chronicle Staff It’s safe to assume that drinkers of coffee aren’t looking for a decaf blend first thing in the morning, which for most coffee vendors is the busiest time of for a new year “Coffee and the pathetic slaves who can’t live with- out it.” This was the bold statement written on a list of the day. By Ingrid Saravia also has a calendar of upcoming story ideas pinned to the Chronicle room corkboard. Though, Janet Escott at the UB Tim Horton’s quips, Chronicle staff college and university events As a recent coffee-drinker (well café mocha drinker, “The rush never ends. It’s non-stop from 7 a.m. to 11 and a weather widget. I’m steadily working my way to full coffee) the story p.m.” Make sure to visit the new “We also have a link to the piqued my interest as I used to wonder at the power At Williams, the rush hits first thing in the morning, Chronicle website to check out Broadcast Journalism site, of coffee and the hold it has over so many. at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., presumably for the crowd who its brand new look. which will have video news clips Being on a college/university campus, it seems an finds their energy waning in the afternoon. The new site is brighter than produced by our third year-jour- unwritten rule that coffee must be available around They’re definitely not followingformer U.S. Presi- the previous one with its blue, nalism students,” said Rose. every corner. Sleep-deprived students, professors and dent Ronald Reagan’s lead when he said, “I never pink, grey and white layout Brian Gilham, a Multime- staff alike consume coffee like it’s going out of style. drink coffee at lunch. I find it keeps me awake for the replacing the green on green dia student, built the website One just has to look at the Tim Horton’s line-up afternoon.” colour scheme. with the help of Ray Gubala, early in the morning, or well, at every change of class- So what do coffee drinkers on campus have to say According to Gerald Rose, co-ordinator of the Multimedia es. about themselves? Are they so-called pathetic slaves The Chronicle’s Editor, the cur- program, to fit the specifications Besides the two Tim Horton’s locations on campus to coffee? rent site is more user-friendly given by Rose. (second-floor Gordon Willey building and the UB Catherine Pallone, a first-year Advertising student, and easier to search for articles Ads supplied by our Adver- building), the Marketplace, Upper Crust, Williams, who favours the double double, drinks coffee because by reporter or by issue. tising students will be viewable the residence and Simcoe building cafeterias all offer she likes the flavour and it keeps her awake. The new site includes a scroll- from the site. coffee. So all the bases are covered and you can rest Karen Tulk, a teacher in the dental program says, “I ing ticker with the latest news. It Visit the site at www/chroni- assured that you’re never far away from a fresh pot. need it. It’s my get up and go in the morning.” cle.durhamcollege.ca So what’s the most popular brew on campus? This statement is echoed by Criminology faculty At the DC Tim Horton’s, the iced cappuccino member Dan Walters (a dedicated coffee-drinker reigns supreme (when the machine is working) and since age six) who averages three extra large coffees a chamomile tea seems to be the least popular, accord- day. He drinks coffee so as to not go “haywire.” ing to employee Wendy Demanuele. Perhaps the best answer came from office admin- Award winner Double doubles are in high demand at the UB istration student Randi Prior, who consumes about Timmy’s and hot smoothees fall by the wayside. four cups a day. By Sarah Manns positive contributions to her At Williams Coffee Pub, they serve only one variety She defends her coffee habit, saying, “It’s better Chronicle Staff community. – their pub blend, but employee Carey Blake says it’s than caffeine pills. No one wants to end up like Jesse The award gives Buckley extremely popular, with several patrons preferring it on that Saved by the Bell episode.” Durham College Environ- free tuition, a renewable $8,000 to the Tim Horton’s brew, which they find too strong. Anyone familiar with the ‘90s teen show will rec- mental Technology student a year, access to summer pro- At the Marketplace, three regular Ritazza blends ognize the truth in that statement. Lindsay Buckley has something gram funding, mentorship and are available every day – 100 per cent Colombian So are all coffee drinkers slaves to coffee? to smile about after winning the a $4,000 award to use towards (mild, a dark roast and a decaffeinated blend). Well if you think about it, we’re all slaves to some- Garfield Weston Merit Scholar- educational costs. A specialty coffee is usually added every day to the thing, better it to coffee than drugs or alcohol. ship for Colleges. Buckley and the environ- lineup – at press time it was a mild chocolate maca- I might add that the originator of the pathetic Buckley, who is the founder mental group will be holding damia nut blend. slaves to coffee phrase is rarely seen without a sports of the environmental group on a pub night at E.P. Taylor’s on The Colombian blend is most popular and the drink in his hand. campus, was given the award for Thursday, Nov. 20 to promote decaf is the least, says Chartwell’s employee Lydia Perhaps, he’s the one missing out, as 16th-century her commitment to her study awareness of environmental is- Snow. Sheik Abd-al-Kadir, spoke, “No one can understand and for her interest in making sues. I guess that adds some validity to Bob Irwin’s the truth until he drinks of coffee’s frothy goodness.” The Chronicle October 28, 2008 13 CAMPUS NEWS Posters sold in Vendors Alley Owner sells collection

By Tabitha Olliffe Chronicle Staff

Students who walked down the south hall toward the computer commons last week could not help but take a glance, and some a long gander at some of the posters and flags Lorne Cohen had set up. Cohen, owner and founder of Vintage Posters and Collectables for 25 years, set up a stand of flags and posters. Some of which date as far back as 20 years and sold them for $10 Photo by Tabitha Olliffe and up. Cohen has been trading posters PLASTERED ON THE SOUTH WALL: Lorne Cohen stands in the south hall in front of his collection of vintage post- since he was five years old and has ers and other collectables of hundreds of artists that he sold to students last week at Durham College and UOIT been travelling all over the world to buy his product so that he can “I try to bring original pieces, in his collection, he will take their Matt Yarmoluk, a student at into Jim Morrison and now he’s sell it to people in Canada and the I try not to bring reproductions,” name and number and search ev- Durham College, stopped on his happy to have poster of his own. United States for over 25 years. said Cohen about the merchan- erywhere for that certain piece. way through the south hall and Cohen will travel to festivals, Cohen says he sells his collec- dise he sold to students at Durham He mentioned that sometimes looked at a 20-year-old poster of schools and tradeshows to sell his tion of vintage posters so people College and UOIT. the search for the piece can take Jim Morrison and his black lab. product to deserving collectors. can have the joy of seeing and According to Cohen, some- anywhere from a few months to a As Yarmoluk handed Cohen For more information or if look- owning original pieces like him- times when a customer wants a few years, but he always manages the $20 for the 20-year-old poster ing for a certain piece for a collec- self. certain piece, that he does not have to find it. he mentioned that a friend got him tion call 905-826-5353 Input now Police officer gives given on food advice to DC students education possible because ap- cast you in a negative light when By Ryan Joseph plicants need to be well rounded it comes time to apply to a police selections Chronicle Staff and must have experiences in a service,” Fogal said. conducted by Chartwells, to find wide variety of areas and skills. He became interested in be- By Asmahan Garrib out what food they would like to Many eager Police Founda- He worked in recruiting for a ing a police officer in his final Chronicle Staff eat. The surveyon www.din- tions students encounter the ad- year so he knows what he is talk- two years of high school. His la- eoncampus.ca/DCUOIT takes vice of Durham Regional Police ing about. crosse coach suggested that he Vegetarians, vegans, carni- about five minutes to complete Const. Ken Fogal on how to have “ I know the important char- be a police officer. vores, and low-carb eaters. With and ensures that students din- a successful career as police of- acteristics the police services Fogal took a night school all the dietary choices out there, ing demands are being met. ficer. are looking for,” said Fogal. “ It class at Durham College in law campus food services are trying Chartwells works with the Seconded to the college’s isn’t just for police services it can and security. to catch up. Now students can school’s administration and nu- School of Justice for two years, be for anything in law enforce- Fogal’s first job as police of- have input on what’s served on tritional committees to satisfy the 17-year veteran of the force ment.” ficer was with the Durham Re- campus. dietary requirements and taste teaches political science, Cana- Important characteristics for gional Police, as a uniformed Students can fill out a survey, buds. dian criminal justice studies, and being a police officer is integ- patrol officer, riding in a police civil and criminal law. rity, honesty, and conduct. An cruiser patrolling the streets and His experience helps students officer’s conduct is scrutinized answering radio calls. because they get to hear what when they are on and off duty. One car accident he investi- it is like as a police officer from Fogal’s work in Human Re- gated, where the driver fled the someone in uniform, Fogal said. sources consisted of him inter- scene, turned into a murder in- One million “Those students want to be viewing people that wanted to vestigation. K9 officers arrived at police officers,” he said. Students be officers. He would interview the scene and they thought they also have the option of working previous employers, professors, spotted the driver. Fogal made in security, such as being a secu- teachers and neigbours. the arrest and the driver pleaded rity guard. Students must also conduct guilty and was sentenced to a visit the library On the job he learned police themselves in a professional jail. applicants need to be the best manner and be respectful of all His final piece of advice for candidate on paper and in per- Association’s 2006 Library Interior people. students is to work hard and lis- son during their interview. By Sarah Manns Design Competition. “Many things you do, and the ten to what people with experi- It starts with getting the best Chronicle Staff Its resources have expanded people you associate with, can ence have to say to them. from 8,000 to 50,000 periodicals. Durham College’s Library has Also, it has expanded from 120 hit a milestone, after General Arts to 43,000 digital books. student Chandra Paddock be- There is also plenty of support came the millionth visitor to the for students as there is a total of Salsa classes at the pub building. five librarians, 12 support staff and The library, which opened in also four administrative staff at the lessons, for any student who is in- other incentive to try Salsa Styles 2004, has won awards for its archi- library. By Jamilah McCarthy terested in learning how to move is the fact that it is free. Salsa Styles Chronicle Staff tectural design. Students can visit the Library like the professionals do. This is a will take place every Monday from One of the awards won was website, at www.durhamcollege. great opportunity to learn some- 6:10 to 7:30. For more information EP Taylor’s will be hosting Salsa the American Library Association ca/library. thing new, meet new people and add Salsa Styles on Facebook at and International Interior Design Styles. Salsa Styles is Salsa dance get into better physical shape. An- [email protected]. 14 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 15 16 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Chartwells Fight depression with exercise changes into play. According to the Ca- A study at Duke University to some, is that you don’t have By Shayna Brown nadian Mental Health Associa- Medical Centre in North Caro- to sweat buckets and work your Chronicle Staff tion (CMHA) exercise is not only lina assessed 156 patients with butt off to get results. Balanced beneficial to physical health, but depression. The patients were “Walking is a really simple way The sidewalks and lawns are also mental health. Doctors are randomly assigned medication, to go out and revitalize your life,” littered with yellow, orange and prescribing exercise regularly exercise or a combination of the Harvey said. “Walk outside be- red leaves signaling the changing as a treatment for depression as two. After the 10-month study tween classes or park in the back Choices season. Cold is lingering in the well as anxiety. was over researchers found that parking lot.” air. Winter is looming – the sea- “Exercise alone is not a cure, the people who exercised were In a sense exercise is a diver- son when depression can often but it does have an impact,” said less likely to relapse into depres- sion of energy, she said. When progam creep up on you. Christina Popadopoulos, co- sion than the ones who simply you exercise it distracts you. It But there is something that ordinator for community health took medication. gives you “me time” and allows By Krystin Spittal can help: exercise. promotions and public relations Physical activity can help to you the chance to think and sort Chronicle Staff “Exercise can help gain back at the CMHA in Oshawa. counteract the feelings of hope- out your problems. It’s worth a try control of your life when you feel It’s all individual, she said. lessness that come with depres- and it can’t cause any harm, she Chartwells is making changes like your life is being controlled Depression is an illness that af- sion, said Popadopoulos. It also added. to the Balanced Choices program by your depression,” said Mary- fects each person differently with releases endorphins, the body’s But Harvey offers a piece of to promote healthier eating on Alice Harvey a mental health various levels of severity, thus the feel-good hormone that the brain advice. “Exercise partners and campus and to solve a few prob- nurse at the Wellness Centre. extent of the benefits of exercise releases to relieve pain, giving a complements medication. It lems. Depression is a mental state, varies from person to person. But rush of adrenaline or euphoria. does not replace it.” Starting January 2009, the cur- which is where fitness comes it has a positive effect. The good news, and a relief rent Balanced Choices program will be changed. This means that the current stamp card will be discontinued, and students won`t be getting stamps to receive a free healthy meal any more. “I can not comment too much on the new program because it is Signs of anger can be hidden very much still in the process of changing with our head office. to deal with it lies in education anger and aggression. One-to-one counselling also They are working on revising By Shawntee Russell Chronicle Staff and an understanding of what The John Howard Society of takes place because at times an- the program,” said Erin Mcknight, causes your triggers and how to Durham Region runs anger man- ger is a sign that something else marketing manager of Chartwells. handle them,” says Langlois agement programs for young isn’t right. Individuals may come The current Balanced Choice Screaming and yelling, de- Langlois outlines strategies adults 15-24 and for adults 24 across as angry but what they are cards will still be accepted until stroying possession, feeling that can be put into place if you and up. is really hurt. January. guilty, isolated or depressed know something is probably go- The groups run for 10 weeks “ Often, especially for men, it’s The decision to remove the when angry can all be signs of ing to happen that has happened and come with a certificate at the much more socially acceptable to cards was made by Chartwells anger problems. before. end. Individuals learn about an- be seen as being angry than being management early in the school Jan Langlois, clinical adviser For example, if someone ger, and the positives and nega- hurt, because so many men feel year when they say they realized for adult anger management knows they can’t handle crowd- tives. that when they are emotionally that students on campus were counselling at the John Howard ed stores, they wouldn’t want to They also learn how to recog- upset that’s a weakness and men misusing the cards. Society Of Durham Region, ex- shop in the mall two weeks be- nize when they’re being triggered should be strong”, says Langlois. “I can tell you that the new Bal- plains that some signs of anger fore Christmas. and how to deal with that in a way “People are people and feelings anced Choices program will not or aggression are very visible. In An individual must avoid situ- that doesn’t have negative and are feelings. I don’t think the ex- include a card,” said Mcknight. other cases they can be hidden. ations that will trigger their anger. long- lasting consequences. pectations for men and women “Instead, it will include a week- Road rage and parenting is- Often it’s a matter of learning how Cost is on a sliding scale, de- should be any different…” ly promotion. Seeing as the cards sues are examples of aggression to express themselves without pending on an individual’s ability Anger management is often a were very much abused and mis- and anger that often play out in using anger. to pay. turning point in many individu- used by people on campus.” the lives of many indivduals. Communication skills, being Service is never refused. The als’ lives and the lives of those The new program will consist There are physical signs of an- aware of how anger develops, John Howard Society is a commu- around them. of many promotions, which are ger and aggression. For example, how it can be dealt with, and nity-based social service agency “One person in the family get- still in process at the moment. As an increased risks of heart at- dealing with it in the appropriate that has its anger management ting help can make a whole dif- well, more Balanced Choices se- tacks or stroke, loss of income, manner are all very important and counselling programs sup- ference for the family,” says Lan- lections will be added to the menu and breakdown of families. when it comes to dealing with ported by United Way. glois. to promote a healthier variety to “ The answer to anger and how students on campus. Further information on the new program can be answered by Chartwells staff at (905) 721-2000 ext. 3671, or stop by the Market- place and speak with a staff mem- ber there.

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The Chronicle October 28, 2008 17 CAMPUS NEWS Survivor promotes vaccine By Krista Paxton Chronicle Staff

For six months John Kach lay in a coma. A priest read him last rites…twice. Then one morning the 19-year-old freshman woke up and realized his legs, and his fingers on both hands, were gone. Kach had visited the hospital with what he thought was the flu, but what he had contracted was bac- terial meningitis, a deadly disease from which he barely survived. Kach visited Durham College on Oct. 9 to share his story and encourage students to receive Menactra, the meningitis vaccine. Menactra protects against four of the five strains of meningitis and is as simple as one needle one time. “I heard a girl come in and was handed one of the flyers and she said, ‘No, no, no, I’m scared of nee- dles.’ Well, you know, it’s one shot,” said Kach. “I probably had about four needles in me a day for seven months.” The vaccine is offered at the campus Heath Centre and 80 per cent of the cost is covered under the student plan, otherwise it’s $80, said campus pharmacist Vi- jay Pandya. Meningitis can affect persons of any age, so students and staff are encouraged to make Photo by Krista Paxton an appointment for the Menactra vaccine. A SHOT THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE: John Kach (top left) meningitis survivor who came to speak at Durham Menactra is researched and de- College. Lacy Worrell and Matthew Way were promoting meningitis vaccine Menactra to Durham College and UOIT veloped by the Canadian pharma- students. ceutical company, Sanofi Pasteur, said Joseph Mal, vaccine specialist. knowing he had to visit the hospi- contracted a severe case of bacte- tion. He re-learned brushing his risk due to close living quarters It’s then sold to the federal govern- tal. In the hospital insurance area rial meningitis, and as Kach’s am- teeth, getting dressed and other in residence and poor diet, which ment, which distributes it to hospi- he passed out several times as the bulance raced toward the ICU at day-to-day activities people take can weaken the immune system, tals and institutions, such as Dur- nurses tried to obtain his informa- Rhode Island Hospital, it became for granted. said Kach. As an athlete he often ham College. tion. When it became clear he was clear he had a tough road ahead. Prior to attending Salve Regina shared water bottles. One squirt There are two types of men- in no position to fill out forms, doc- He recalls the ambulance ride, the University in Newport, R.I., Kach from a bottle could have been all ingitis, viral and bacterial. Viral tors began their tests. back pain as his kidneys began to had booked three physical exams it took for Kach to contract the dis- meningitis is caused by a virus, A lumbar puncture, or spinal shut down, and a wall of cold air as with his family doctor in New ease. and ranges in severity. Mild cases tap, is common testing for menin- the ambulance doors were flung York. The doctor performed the Kach believes he survived for exhibit symptoms such as fever gitis. open and he was transported to routine tests and administered the a reason. Since he began sharing and headaches, while severe cases “They take a sample of your the ICU. In a flash the memories required vaccines. Menactra was his story, Menactra has become can result in confusion and altered cerebral spi- suggested at the a required vaccine in 23 states in consciousness, but recovery is of- nal fluid,” said time, however it the U.S. He has made millions of ten quick and hospitalization not UOIT third Facts about meningitis wasn’t required, North Americans aware about the necessary. year nursing and Kach opted serious nature of meningitis. Stu- Bacterial meningitis is a serious student, Mat- r
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screened in the three years prior to their di- agnosis. Take steps to According to the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety, cervical cancer starts in the cells of the Facts about cervical cancer cervix. ensure you Before cervical cancer develops, the cells in the cervix become abnormal and these According to Health Canada and the Canadian Cancer cells are called precancerous. Society, A precancerous cell to the cervix is called stay healthy dysplasia, and if not treated will most likely By Amanda Press develop into cancer. • Approximately 1,450 Canadian women will be diag- Chronicle Staff Females are more likely to develop cer- vical cancer if they have had multiple sexual nosed this year with invasive cervical cancer. partners, or have become sexually active at • Approximately 420 women will die from the disease. Cancer. A word that many people avoid • saying, thinking or talking about, but despite an early age. The survival rate is 74 per cent over five years. the fact that millions of people live cancer- As well, smoking increases the chance of • Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer free lives, there are millions who don’t. developing this form of cancer. among women aged 20-49. Cervical cancer claims the lives of hun- Furthermore, women who are infected • Smokers are about twice as likely as non-smokers to with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) have dreds of innocent women every year and develop cervical cancer. although there have been some advance- an increased chance of 20 to 100 times that ments made to detect this disease early on, they will develop cervical cancer. sometimes it is too late. The HPV infection is the most important Health Canada states that cervical can- risk factor for developing cervical cancer cer for the most part can be avoided or and can appear years after someone has the vaccine is almost 100 per cent effective “It can take anywhere from 10-30 years easily treated as well as detected by regu- been exposed to it. and if received before HPV exposure from for a cancer growth to form so it is very im- lar screening, however many women who However, there is now an HPV vaccina- sexual activity, it can protect against two portant women get these tests done to de- develop this form for cancer have not been tion and according to Cancer Care Ontario, high-risk HPV types (16 and 18) associated tect early signs of this cancer,” said family with 70 per cent of cervical cancer and two doctor Daliah Chow. low-risk types (six and 11) associated with Getting a regular pap test can help save genital warts. a woman’s life, and according to the Cana- Although this vaccine has been proven dian Women’s Health Network, more than to help prevent cervical cancer, women who four million pap tests are done every year Veggie choices here are or have been sexually active should con- in Canada, and about eight per cent of them tinue to get regular pap tests. have abnormal results. By Krystin Spittal was to feed us as much salad as possible,” Getting a pap test done yearly can help Having a pap test can not only detect the Chronicle Staff said Brittany Hudgins, a Durham College detect early forms of cervical cancer. early signs of cancer but also prevent the in- student in 2006. Some vegetarians are It is recommended that women who are fection from spreading. For those students who are completely strict and do not want their food to come or have been sexually active should have a Although it is mildly uncomfortable for a grossed out by the thought of putting the in contact with any meat. pap test and pelvic examination every one few seconds, those few seconds can save a flesh of a slaughteredcow, pig, chicken or The gloves the employees wear at Ex- to three years. life. even fish into their mouth, the traditional treme Pita may touch meat. Employees hotdog and hamburger isn’t going to cut have been seen making a veggie pita af- Friday, October 31st, 2008-Party starts at 10:00 p.m! it at lunch time anymore. ter making a meat pita by Logan Mantle, Though it is not common now, the de- a Durham College student who is not a cision to not eat meat is slowly becoming vegetarian. more popular. Every day more and more In response to what Mantle witnessed, students choose to become a vegetarian, an Extreme Pita employee said that this is Proudly Presents their 3rd Annual according to Canadian Parent, a maga- true, but they will change them if asked. zine focusing on informing parents of is- “We only change our gloves on re- sues affecting their children. quest. If the student is a vegetarian then Today, 4 per cent of the Canadian they need to inform us that they do not population are vegetarians and interest want the same gloves used to make their is increasing, according to a report by the pita, because the gloves may have come Join us on the day of the dead and we’ll party into the night, no matter how scary it gets! Dieticians of Canada. Some students on in contact with meat. But the student has campus feel that there are not nearly as to tell us or else we do not change our many choices available on campus for gloves,” said Cameron Gilham, an Ex- vegetarians, as there could be. treme Pita employee at the Gordon Wil- “I made the decision to stop eating ley building. meat products when I started college. I Chartwells provides a vegetarian rota- was upset when I realized how tired and tion of a meatless selection for students repetitive the on campus food choic- on campus. These selections are includ- es were for vegetarians,” said Darnley ed in the balanced choices plan, which is Greeson, a graduate from UOIT in 2007 a list of select foods to promote healthy from computer engineering, currently eating habits.“We have a four-week-cycle working as the director of I.T. at Full Force of vegetarian choices which we rotate so Marketing. that students should never see the same Extreme Pita, in the Gordon Willey item within four weeks. There are two building, offers a few pitas that do not sets of entrées, one for lunch and one for contain meat; the veggie pita, the bruchet- dinner. We are also part of the balanced ta pita and the cheese and garlic pita. choice plan and health and wellness fair,” The marketplace offers salads (Tra- said Erin Mcknight, marketing manager ditional garden salad and occasionally of Chartwells at Durham College and pasta salad), veggie burgers, fries and UOIT. Vegetarians living in rez are some- grilled cheese to the non-meat eaters. times cook their own food, even though Pizza Pizza offers vegetarian and cheese they have paid for a meal plan. This is be- pizza. If those two selections are sold out, cause they go to the cafeteria and cannot vegetarians can dissect a slice that comes fill up on the vegetarian food offered there with meat. Upper Crust has the best ro- because there are only a few choices. tation variety for vegetarian students on “This campus needs more variety. I am campus out of all the food centres. not going to stop being a vegetarian be- “We have the best rotation plan for cause the campus doesn’t offer enough vegetarians, and we’re working on add- food for me to actually eat. I live in rez ing more variety too,” said Kim Price, and the dining hall is brutal at lunch and an Upper Crust employee. “Every week dinner time. I would say that 90 per cent there are two vegetarian subs available to of the food served there has meat in it,” students. Each week the choices change.” said Kevin Serge, a Durham College stu- Even though these food centres do of- dent in the graphic design program. fer a few meatless options, some students “Are we not entitled to the same nutri- No Cover with Costume! Prizes for Best Costume! on campus are still not pleased. tion and selection of foods as the students “It seems like once the school real- who include meat in their diet?” says Alex Creepy Jell-o shooters on Special! Scary Soup Bonanza! ized that there are students who don’t eat Russell, a business management student meat, like myself, they’re reaction to that at Durham College. 789 King Avenue East Newcastle, Ontario 905.987.5658 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 19 20 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 Managing your finances

If someone’s losing money, someone’s gain- By Shawntee Russell ing money. That’s why you want to invest Chronicle Staff now so you can be the one gaining money when it grows.” Many people dream of being rich and It is important for individuals to be sav- living in luxury. Money won’t buy happi- ing as they get paid in order to eliminate ness, but it can make one’s life that much debt while preparing for the future. When a easier. Knowing how to manage your fi- paycheque is received not all of it should be nances from an early age will play a crucial put towards bills and debt. role when it comes to your money years A portion from every cheque should down the line. be saved. This technique is known as pay- Shayne Pinnock, Primerica sales repre- ing yourself first, and many financial agents sentative, explains the importance of finan- recommend it. cial independence from an early age. Pinnock explains that college and uni- “ Finances are a huge part of our future. versity costs will often leave students. with When students are done school they don’t little to no money. Many institutions allow want to deal with financial troubles going banks to come in and sell their credit cards into their career,” he says. to students that want it and are eligible to “ Right now is the best time to invest receive it. The problem is that students your money. When the markets get better aren’t taught how to use these cards prop- you’ll have a lot more money,” says Pinnock. erly, often completing school with a lot of “Money never dies. Money is always there. extra debt.

Do a good Out with the old and in deed for a with the new good cause By Shenieka Russell-Metcalf By Shenieka Russell-Metcalf Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff The newly renovated Regent Theatre The Salvation Army is looking for vol- will be holding its grand opening gala on unteers for the Adopt-a-Kettle program. Oct. 25. The theatre, located at 50 King Volunteers will provide food, clothing and St. E in Oshawa, is going to be a fall hot Christmas assistance for the less fortunate. spot with the concert season including To find out more about volunteering with Rock pop band Hedley, Canadian singer the Salvation Army for this program, call songwriter Colin James, Canadian Idol Laura McDougall at 905-723-7422 ext. 30. star Jaydee Bixby, Jesse Cook, and The Celtic Tenors. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 21 22 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Meningitis awareness on campus By Jonnel Briscoe risk if there is a meningitis break- Chronicle Staff out. This illness is very serious and to protect yourself you need to It’s that time of year, with a lot wash your hands frequently. of Halloween parties that can be “Frequent hand washing is a breeding ground for bacteria so important,” said Worrell. It and viruses. One disease that col- stops the spread of germs and it lege students, especially those also helps prevent you from con- who live on campus or away tracting the illness. Students who from home, need to be aware of live on campus also need to be is meningitis. careful with sharing utensils and Common symptoms in most should live a healthy lifestyle. Eat- cases of infectious meningitis: ing healthy and exercising are severe headache, neck stiffness, very important in keeping your sudden high fever, vomiting, low immune system strong. tolerance for bright lights and al- “People should cough in their tered mental status. And in more sleeves and not their hands,” severe cases there is a purplish said Worrell. This way they aren’t rash that forms in clusters, which spreading bacteria. indicates blood poisoning. Another thing that’s important It may develop in response to in being protected is to keep your bacteria, viruses, fungi or para- immunization updated. sites that spread into the blood. Photo by Jonnel Briscoe Meningitis is a serious illness There are two different kinds BE AWARE: Third-year UOIT Nursing student Lacey Worrells working hard as usual and everyone who has yet to be of meningitis: viral and bacterial. at her field placement at the Campus Health Centre. vaccinated should book an ap- Lacey Worrell, a third-year Nurs- pointment with their doctors and ing student at UOIT who is doing surrounding the spinal cord and B, neisseria meningitidis, group B eating utensils could also contract do so. her placement at the DC/UOIT brain. It is more severe and can streptococcus, and pneumoniae the illness because of saliva. The vaccine Menactra, which Health Centre, said viral menin- cause brain damage, deafness, bacteria are four strains of bac- People who are more at risk for prevents the four strains of men- gitis is usually mild and is caused and even death. teria and viruses that can lead to contracting the illness are those ingitis, is available on campus by enteroviruses. It can also go While some forms are mild meningitis. who have compromised immune and students can take advantage away without treatment. She said and resolve on their own, menin- Meningitis can be contract- systems, said Worrell. of the opportunity to get it. Just herpes and mumps could also gitis is a potentially life-threaten- ed during birth, through stool, “About 15 per cent of people contact the Health Centre at 905- cause it. ing condition because the inflam- coughing and sneezing, kissing have it in their nose and throat 721-3037 to book an appoint- Bacterial meningitis, on the mation is so close to the brain and and sexual contact, and from but are healthy because their im- ment with a doctor. The vaccine other hand, can be more seri- spinal cord. contact with blood. mune system is high,” she said. can also be picked up at Lovell ous. It is an infection of the fluid Haemophilus influenza type Worrell said people who share Pre-schools are also at high Drugs. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 23 CAMPUS NEWS Students prepare for the cop life programs,” said Dina El-Halabi, a The hiring process is rigor- Criminal Code are required texts. students. Currently fitness classes former Police Foundations stu- ous, comprised of aptitude tests, Second year even has practice are only in the second year of the Class gives dent at Durham College who is physical tests, and a competency prep tests for the physical so stu- program. That will change. More still looking for a job. “The course interview, followed by a back- dents can prepare themselves for fitness classes will be added so was interactive, practical and fun.” ground-check and written and the beep-test, obstacle course and they are offered throughout the students Current and former police of- oral psychological tests. It’s called handcuff machine that girls find entire program, said MacLeod. ficers teach the course, providing the Constable Selection System, particularly difficult, according to Durham Regional Police Ser- students with first-hand experi- a standardized hiring system cre- Martin. vice also jumped at the chance to first-hand ence and insights into the field. ated by the Ontario Association About 50 per cent of students interact with the students. “When “Teachers tell us different sce- of Chiefs of Police. Currently 41 who graduated from Durham Col- we go to UOIT or Durham College narios and how they handled it, so Ontario police services, including lege’s Police Foundations course we know those people want to be we know what we have to look for- were hired by a police service, ac- in this line of work,” said Martin. experience ward to,” said Ryan Tan, a first year They told us cording to Durham College’s 2007 Starting this October, five Dur- By Asmahan Garrib Police Foundations student. about‘ what it’s Graduate Employment Report. ham Regional Police officers who Chronicle Staff Other students agree that hav- “They should have offered more graduated from Durham College’s ing teachers who are part of the like to be a police assistance in the interview pro- Police Foundations course will Boots so shiny they reflect the profession makes the curriculum officer instead of cess,” said El-Halabi. “Maybe mock head back to school. They will sun like a mirror. Crisp navy pants more realistic. how to become a interviews or recruitment officers mentor current students to give with a straight crease down the “The teachers know what they could have come by and told us them some experience in the po- middle. A belt like batman’s, gad- are talking about,” said Paul Mad- police officer. what they were looking for.” lice service and prepare them for gets galore. The unmistakable light deaux, a first-year Police Founda- ’ Students talked and co-ordi- the recruitment process, said Mar- blue shirt neatly tucked, outlining tions student. “I feel that if I was Chris Thomson nators listened. “We will be re- tin. the bulky, hard vest beneath. The put in a similar situation I could vamping the program next year The mentoring program brings hat tops it off, presenting a gleam- relate to what the teachers have Durham and Toronto, follow the to include anything vocationally the theoretical side of Police Foun- ing badge pinned to the centre. told us.” system, according to Ministry of relevant,” said MacLeod. Co-ordi- dations to the real-life policing The police officer’s uniform, Teachers helped students know Community Safety and Correc- nators decided the course needed experience. Students understand always perfect. Symbolic of unity what to look for when it came to tional Services website. changes based on information the academic side and will learn and order. It takes a lot of work to being out on the job, but did not “There are a lot of screen-outs from the program’s advisory com- how to apply it in the real world. put on a police officer’s uniform prepare them for the actual hiring at the interview stage,” said Paul mittee, results from student sur- But mostly, the program creates a and that’s what Durham College’s process, said one graduate. Martin, officer in charge of human veys and issues presented during one-on-one relationship with the Police Foundations course tries to “Teachers gave insight into the resources for Durham Regional faculty meetings. officer and the student. Students prepare students to do. job, telling personal stories about Police. “It’s the toughest stage for Next year’s students can count can feel comfortable to ask ques- “We’re preparing students to their experiences,” said Chris people coming right out of col- on Policeprep.com being added to tions, he said. enter a career in policing already Thomson a former Police Foun- lege. They may not have had the the program, a computer course to “The mentoring program helps familiar with statute law and what dations student who is currently life experience or can’t think of ex- help students prepare for the ap- develop a pool of people to con- will be expected of them,” said Sue a constable in training at Ontario amples to demonstrate the com- plication testing. With the popular- sider the Durham Regional Police MacLeod, Police Foundations pro- Police College. “They told us about petencies.” ity of shows like CSI, the expecta- Service first,” said Martin. “They gram co-ordinator. what it’s like to be a police officer Police Foundations does fo- tion of police on crime scenes has can seamlessly walk through our “I heard Durham College had instead of how to become a police cus on preparing students for the increased, so another evidence organization confident that this is one of the best Police Foundations officer.” job. The Highway Traffic Act and course will be added for first-year a good place to work. General Motors art attack Cab fare By Cotey Paterson prices Chronicle Staff

Packed with hundreds of shoppers on Oct. 17 to 19, The Heart of Country craft show filled are on the General Motors Centre in Oshawa with ar- tistic talent and Christmas spirit. Crafters, artisans and gift suppliers lined the arena with 140 booths on two levels for the 19th the rise year of the event. Items for sale at the show included folk, glass and canvas art, photogra- phy, live portraiture, candles, soaps, jewelry, clothing, pillows, bags, Christmas decorations Bylaw and food and drink, like dips, fudge, cider and cakes. The show ran 3-9 p.m. on Friday, 10-5 p.m. enforces on Saturday and 10-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admis- sion was $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for children. Every half hour a woman’s voice announced increase a door prize winner over the arena loudspeak- By Lauren Thomas ers. Prizes included goods available at the Photo by Cotey Paterson Chronicle Staff event. According to one show-goer, 65-year-old ARTISTIC TALENT: Portrait For You Artist Da Rong Dong showcases his tal- Cab fares home from the Clara Hart, items for sale were too expensive. ents at the Heart of the Country craft show at General Motors Centre. bar just got more expensive. “You could get this stuff cheaper at the As of Oct. 1 the Oshawa stores,” she said. “But you can’t necessarily find Portraits take only about 20 minutes to com- sect,” he said. “He (Ken) is more into birds and rates of cab fares have been some of it anywhere else: it’s unique.” plete. larger mammals. He gets to places I don’t have adjusted due to the hike in gas Many people also found the aisles were too Dong has been drawing portraiture for more the chance to go.” prices. small and overcrowded, forcing everyone to than 40 years. Nature shots of animals and countrysides The new fare will see the move very slowly. “I started drawing when I was a kid,” he said. made up the collection at the show, including meter start of $2.65 increase “People with scooters, wheelchairs and baby “Then after high school I went to Fine Art Acad- photos from the mountains of B.C. and Alberta, to $3.50, and the travel cost on carriages don’t help,” said Hart, who bought emy in China, where I studied for five years.” the arctic scenes and wildlife of the Yukon and every kilometre spring up 15 a sweater, a Santa Claus doll for her daughter Drawings can be purchased online at www. Northwest Territories and the woodlands and cents to $1.75. and fudge for her grandchildren. portraitforyou.com or at Dong’s Markham loca- fields of Ontario. With the new cab fare, a Da Rong Dong, an artist from Portrait for tion. Also for sale are portraits from photos of “He actually just got back from Ecuador and 7.5-kilometre cab ride to the You art studio, had a booth set up where he famous people, like Bob Marley, Elvis, Eminem, the Amazon Basin,” said Hoehn. “So we’re go- Oshawa Centre would cost drew live portraits of people at the show. Origi- Albert Einstein, Tiger Woods and Bruce Lee. ing to have sort of an exotic line for spring.” you $16.63, a jump of nearly nally from Shanghai, he came to Canada in Another booth at the event showcased Most of the shots are limited editions, being $2. 1989 with his wife Wen Lin. photography by Ken Hoehn from Alberta. His printed only a few hundred times, he said. Pric- The fare hike results from “This is just a basic technique for the arts,” he brother and agent, Lorne Hoehn, manned the es range from $250 to $690 for photographs an Oshawa bylaw that states said. “My major is printmaking, but portraits booth while Ken attended another show in Cal- available at the show, whereas some larger the cab fare must be reviewed are my favourite. It’s my job.” gary. Lorne does photography as well, but ad- shots are more than $1000. Photos are sold every October and then ad- For a black and white drawing with charcoal mits he is not nearly as good as his brother. alone or with a frame, which costs more. justed according to the con- he charges $25 and for colour with pastel $65. “I don’t quite have the same equipment as Photographs can be bought online at www. sumer price index. him. I take mainly landscape and I do some in- kenhoehn.ca. 24 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS New manager for Student No interest in clubs? Rights and Responsibilities Then start your own

Kathryn Bremner, SA services By Artem Boykov By Amanda Press co-ordinator. Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff A minimum of 10 members is required for a club to be ap- With over 20 years of experi- Are you interested in spicing proved by the SA. That num- ence as a law enforcement officer up your life with dance? The Sal- ber can include four executive in Toronto and Durham, a Bach- sa Styles club might be for you. members. Students must then elor’s of Arts Degree in Criminol- Is ripping fresh powder more submit a proposal along with ogy, and specialization in threat your thing? Try the DC/UOIT the club application package and violence risk assessments, Snowboard Club. describing the club and its pur- Tracey Marshal comes equipped There are 55 clubs on cam- pose. As well, organizers must to handle her new job as the Man- pus and 10 to 15 new clubs are have read all club policies on ager of Student Rights and Re- formed each school year. the SA website. The SCC will sponsibilities. If you cannot find a club that only review fully completed Marshall’s experience as a po- suits your interests, you can packages. lice officer, not only in Durham but start your own club by following All completed forms go to also in Toronto, plays a valuable a simple process and submit- the SA services co-ordinator. role in her job here on campus. ting an application to the Stu- The SCC reviews applica- As a police officer she has dealt dents Association. tions weekly and once they with cases of violence and sexual In order for a new club to be reach a decision, they contact assaults in schools. She believes approved by the SA, the focus the club will be contacted with- that her knowledge of handling must be unique to the campus in 24 hours. domestic and sexual violence will and not conflict with any other For more information about help her to recognize some of the existing clubs. how to form a club contact problems on campus. “The club has to have a man- Kathryn Bremner Chris Nelan, “I think having the background date and provide a serviced op- vice-president of campus life or in threat assessment is going to be portunity for students to get in- pick up a copy of the SA clubs helpful because I like to identify volved in a shared interest,” said manual. the issues early and I try to estab- lish relationships so that people will come and talk to me early,” said Marshall. This job is different for her and Workshop for doodlers Photo by Artem Boykov she said she’s excited about the NEW SHERRIFF IN TOWN: Tracey Marshall is the new learning aspect of it. Shwatalk 101 will be hosting Looking to her future on cam- manager of the Student Rights and Responsibilities By Edith Zikmann a workshop at E.P. Taylor’s for pus, Marshall hopes to improve on Chronicle Staff students wanting to learn graf- the number of people who report use what I’ve learned. A lot of work hoping that she can do more lec- fiti art. The workshop will teach domestic violence and therefore, I did is with the intimate part of tures now that she is a part of the Tired of using your binder graffiti art skills and techniques have a chance to help more people violence and I think it’s something campus. as an art canvas? Now’s your Oct. 29 at noon. to be conscious about their rights that I could tackle here,” she said. Overall, Marshall is excited chance to refine your doodling Students must sign up in ad- and choices. She says that getting She is working case by case about her new position on cam- skills for free. vance at the Tuck Shop. more people comfortable with re- now but as issues arise she hopes pus. porting is the key to decreasing the to meet more people and build “I want to have fun. I want to number of those who get hurt. relationship with a lot of students. meet some wonderful people and “I see my strengths as being Marshall said that she has been a make friends. I want to enjoy. I able to take my background and guest speaker in Durham classes want to serve students in trouble in the past two years and she is and give them a step forward.” See all the pretty lights Toronto has to offer this Christmas season

By Rachael Coombs tial lighting for the season of To- emony night, every Saturday Chronicle Staff ronto’s Christmas tree covered in night there will be performances more than 100,000 lights. by previous Canadian Idol con- Toronto is going to be lit up Last year’s celebration provid- testants, Dragonette and Ryder. once again for the annual Caval- ed a show of more than 300,000 The celebration also takes cade of lights. lights with musical performanc- part in 19 locations throughout Starting in November and es from Jully Black, Kim Stock- the city including Chinatown, ending in December the festival wood, Murray McLauchlan, Lou- Little Italy and the CN tower. takes place at various locations ise Pitre and Sarah Slean. The cavalcade provides free throughout the city. This year’s performers will be concerts, skating, fireworks and The opening festival takes folk singer Serena Ryder, soul lighting displays, so college stu- place on Nov. 29 at Nathan Phil- singer Toya Alexis and the Cana- dents take advantage of some lips Square at 7 p.m. and provides dian Tenors Herald. free outings outside of the Os- a magnificent show with the ini- Following the opening cer- hawa area. Writers have help if they look

By Lynn Wayling at the Oshawa libraries. can be mailed to: Chronicle Staff Ruth, author of the novels Smoke and Ten Good Seconds of Elizabeth Ruth Fancy yourself a writer? Well Silence, is a creative writing teach- Writer-in-Residence, this is your chance to get feedback er at the Humber School for Writ- Oshawa Public Libraries from an established author. Writer ers and the University of Toronto. c/o Ellen Stroud Elizabeth Ruth will be accepting Manuscripts are to be no lon- Manager, Branch Services manuscripts until Dec. 1 and will ger than 10 pages of fiction or 65 Bagot Street be meeting in-person with writers non-fiction, typed in Times New Oshawa, Ontario in January and February when she Roman and double-spaced with L1H 1N2 becomes the writer-in-residence one-inch margins. Submissions The Chronicle October 28, 2008 25 26 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Become aware of mental health By Nicole Martinsen pression, anxiety and bi-polar are Chronicle Staff among the top mental illnesses that community-based programs The 17th annual Mental Health deal with. Awareness Day took place at the “All of us at one point or other in Oshawa Centre on Saturday, Oct. our life have probably, if we don’t 18. experience it ourselves we will Fifteen individual and hospital know someone who has or is deal- programs took part in the event. ing with depression or anxiety,” Some of the organizations and said Bouwmeester. programs included Whitby Men- Whether it is you that is expe- tal Health, Distress Centre, United riencing a mental illness or some- Survivors, Emotions Anonymous, one else that you know, it helps to COPE Mental Health Program and understand the issue so you can Lakeridge Health. A courtesy table offer help or support. provided information on other lo- “The current statistic is one in cal resources and programs. four people have a mental health The event used to be in May but problem to the degree where they it was moved to the fall to make need to seek help,” explains Elaine room for the fourth annual COPE Lillico, the COPE program man- Walk for Mental Health. The walk ager of Brock Township. will be taking place this year on The unfortunate thing is that Saturday, May 2 at Whitby’s Hey- many people don’t seek help and denshore Park. Even though Men- they just try and cope with it them- tal Health Day is now in the fall it selves. But the best thing to do is was still a successful day. get treatment. “It is always successful to bring Lillico and Bouwmeester sug- the information out to the pub- gest talking to a family doctor who lic,” said Cathy Lombard from the can refer you for therapy or medi- COPE Mental Health Program. cation. Community support is Community Care Durham’s also available and many organiza- COPE program was the host of the Photo by Nicole Martinsen tions and programs work together event. Mental Health Awareness INFORMING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH: Community Care Durham’s COPE Mental to refer individuals to the program Day aims to reduce the stigma Health Program hosted Mental Health Awareness Day at the Oshawa Centre. Kim that suits them the best. “We want people to walk away associated with mental illnesses Bouwmeester, left, and Elaine Lillico provided information on the COPE program. as well as provide the public with knowing they are not alone if they information about resources and sadness, that you can call some- People are afraid of the asso- tion of mental health or mental are having feelings of depression mental health issues. body like COPE.” ciation of stopping because some- illness. Bouwmeester describes or anxiety,” Bouwmeester said. “It’s about reducing the stigma. Bouwmeester describes the body may think they have a men- mental health as being your emo- “You don’t have to go and suffer in It’s about people being able to talk,” stigma by saying that when some- tal illness. tional health, your feelings and silence.” said Kim Bouwmeester, the COPE one comes to a mental health fair Reducing the stigma is an im- emotions. Mental illness is when Some programs, such as COPE, program manager of Uxbridge/ there are a lot of people offering portant part of Mental Health something is impeding your men- are also volunteer-driven. So if Scugog. “It’s nice to know that no brochures, information and help Awareness Day. To reduce the tal health and not making you feel you just want to lend an ear and matter what you are feeling, if it is about mental illness and the ser- stigma people need information so good, such as depression or help someone else you can do that a sense of loss, a sense of anxiety, vices offered. But a lot of people to understand what mental illness anxiety. Mental illnesses can stop as well by becoming a volunteer. if you’re just crying all the time, if just walk by or are afraid to stop and mental health are. you from being able to participate “Address the issues,” urges Bou- you’re feeling this overwhelming even though it interests them. It is hard to find a firm defini- in everyday activities or goals. De- wmeester. Fosse’s gives cocktails new name ampignatta, and other types of By Michael Terminesi finger foods. Chronicle Staff “We have a large cheese plat- ter that is quite popular. It has dif- You look like you could use a ferent types of cheese with crack- cocktail. Instead of a regular cock- ers that we make here at Fosse’s,” tail, why don’t you try an Oshawa said Evans. The only employees Politan? Actually, you could en- are the head chef, sous chef, bar- joy a few of those while sitting tender and a few waitresses. back and enjoying live jazz bands Evans says the reason why he or comedy acts at the same time. decided to open up something Throw in a fancy cheese platter like Fosse’s was because down- and you’ve got yourself a classy town was mainly pubs and res- evening. You won’t find this place taurants. First he was going to for a few weeks, but when it opens open a dinner theatre, but then it’ll be called Fosse’s Lounge and he decided he wanted to open it might be the new cool place to up a place to go to after dinner get cocktails this Halloween. instead. Wes Evans is the owner of Wes “We wanted to do something Side Photography, and the soon different, and we wanted to bring to be opened Fosse’s Lounge. the students to the downtown “We are in the middle of get- area,” said Evans. “We want to ting up to code with the city, so give them something to see and we’re still doing some dry-walling something to enjoy. Also, stu- and still working on the ceiling,” dents from UOIT and Durham said Evans. “I’ve got my fingers College get a 10 per cent discount crossed on opening for Hallow- off everything.” een. We’re holding our Hallow- According to Evans, the name een masquerade ball, which is a of the lounge came from Broad- back-to-the-classics Halloween way choreographer Bob Fosse. party. All sorts of events, just back “I picked Fosse’s because he to the childhood.” Photo by Michael Terminesi was innovative and new, just like Fosse’s Lounge is opening up CREATING FOSSE’S: Wes Evans, the owner of Fosse’s Lounge, is working hard to we plan to be,” said Evans. If ev- on King Street East, near Sim- get the place opened up in time for Halloween. erything goes as planned Fosse’s coe, and Evans has some big Lounge will open its doors in a plans for the cocktail bar/restau- Yuk Yuk. Fosse’s will also have a is we try to name our cocktails af- Politan,” said Evans. few weeks, and if we’re lucky, we rant. He plans on having live jazz menu with drinks designed by a ter local businesses, like Isabella’s The menu includes items like might have a cocktail named after bands and comedy acts such as cocktail designer. “The cool thing Chocolate Martini or the Oshawa coconut shrimp, pulled-pork us. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 27

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Just your everyday ghost hunters

By Krista Paxton Chronicle Staff

Mediums and psychics and clairvoyants, oh my! Halloween isn’t Halloween without a few ghosts, but for the Paranormal Seekers ghost hunting is just an- other day. Dressed head to toe in black, the group filed into the Jess Hann branch of the Oshawa public li- brary on Oct. 21 to share their paranormal experiences, and educate a curious audience on all things ghostly. “Some spirits just hang around because that’s where they loved to be when they died,” said Amanda, a medium, as if spirits hanging about were no big deal. And for her they’re not. Even at young age Amanda was aware of her paranormal abilities. She was four when she glimpsed her deceased great aunt in a mall. Frightened, she told her mother about the apparition, but wasn’t believed. Her grandfather died that same day, and Amanda said she later learned that her great aunt had appeared as a warning of his approaching death. Photo by Krista Paxton Though the supernatural has become just natural for Amanda, THE TEAM: The Paranormal Seekers, from left to right: Ron, Jay, Rachel, Crystal, Donny, Paula and Amanda. she’s still frightened by apparitions that catch her off-guard. not supposed to be here.” She Eaton, of Canada’s Eaton fam- an Automotive Museum, the old mal activity on camera, he wants Rachel founded the Paranormal awoke from the coma feeling not ily, the sprawling retreat housed Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, the to be sure it’s not a fingerprint on Seekers in 2004, and initially inves- elated, but let down that the spirit many residents throughout the Bowmanville Museum and the the camera lens or a cellphone vi- tigated local paranormal activity. world had rejected her. years, and is now home to numer- Whitby Centennial Building. brating in the background. The team has since branched out, Tearfully, Crystal explained ous spirits. Those interested in performing Four photographs of appari- and now travels across southern that the spirit world hadn’t turned “In a section of the kitchen I a paranormal investigation should tions were shown during the pre- Ontario to investigate hauntings. her away; it simply wasn’t her time picked up on a burn victim, and wear dark non-reflective clothing, sentation. Scientific examination Their presentation delved into to go. war,” said Crystal of her channel- turn off cellphones or other noise ruled out double exposure and an extensive history of the super- “You have so much more to do ing experience at Eaton Hall. At making devices, and enter the site fraudulent imagery, said Rachel. natural, and they discussed ev- with your life,” she said. “Your kids the time Crystal hadn’t known the armed with the proper equipment. The team discussed a history of erything from famous phantoms need you.” Hall had been a refuge for British The Paranormal Seekers use infra- doctored photos and fraudulent to poltergeists, and bad luck ap- The compassion displayed children during WWII, as well as red cameras, ultra-sonic sound mediums, exposing how the trick- paritions to Ouija boards. But one by Crystal expresses the team’s a burn hospital and rehabilitation equipment, electromagnetic field sters performed their hoaxes, and topic struck a chord with an audi- respect for their work. The Para- centre. detectors, digital cameras and collected fees from desperate and ence member. normal Seekers don’t pry open She simply channeled what night vision video cameras to cap- vulnerable victims. “Has anyone here had an out- boarded windows, and crawl into embraced her, in other words com- ture evidence of the supernatural. “People who charge money of-body or near death experience,” abandoned houses. Rather sites municated with a spirit through “And always work with new seem fake,” said Amanda. “It’s asked Crystal, another medium? are researched, curators or own- automatic speech or writing by and fresh material,” advises Jay, an more genuine when you’re doing The audience member raised ers are contacted, and permission letting the spirit take complete original member of the Paranor- it for free.” her hand. Once in a coma for is a must before any investigation control of her body. mal Seekers. For those interested in para- eight days, she remembers looking occurs. Ghost hunting is a serious busi- Dirty equipment, reflective normal activity, the Paranormal around the room and asking where A recent investigation brought ness. The Paranormal Seekers clothing or jewelry, and anything Seekers will conduct their His- she was. Every person in the room the team to King City where they have investigated many historical that makes noise can be mistaken tory of Ghosts and Hauntings at ignored her until day eight, when explored Eaton Hall. Originally sites in the Durham Region such for a supernatural occurrence. If the McLaughlin public library on one man turned and said,” You’re built as a summer home for Lady as Parkwood Estate, the Canadi- an investigator catches paranor- Thursday, Oct. 30. Oasis fans will be overjoyed... kind of airline bans and sneers at other Lightning is a Noel-penned tune er and as a result, his songs are the the Truth. Along with the guitars By Lynn Wayling bands. The swagger is still there as are five others on the 11-track standouts. and stomping beats, there appears Chronicle Staff though and some vintage Liam disc. Liam takes songwriting cred- Opening track Bag It Up and keyboards, much to Liam’s initial shone through when he recently it for three of the songs, including second track The Turning are both dismay. Noel chocks that up to “Everything I believe in is tell- remarked to NME Magazine how I’m Outta Time, a simple, but sur- groove-driven, rock n’ roll num- Liam having an “irrational fear of ing me that I want more, more, he would have punished the man prisingly tender track with a swell- bers. Waiting for the Rapture (re- keyboards” because he thinks they more,” sings Liam Gallagher in his who pushed brother Noel at V-Fest ing melody. His voice, sounding ligion seems to be a theme in this equal dance music. Fans and Liam trademark nasal tone on the open- in Toronto, “If it was up to me, I’d strained over the last few years, album) stands out with its strong can breathe a sigh of relief because ing track of Oasis’ seventh studio have cut his dick off and made him seems to have recovered from all bass line, guitar solo and heavy this is definitely not a dance album. album, Dig Out Your Soul. He is eat it.” Noel, by the way, has since the cigarettes and alcohol he sang drums. The track sees Noel drum It sounds just like Oasis. echoing what many Oasis fans recovered from his injuries. about in, well, Cigarettes and Alco- alongside drummer Zak Starkey. But it’s supposed to be their have been wanting since 1997’s Be The album’s lead single, The hol, and he puts in one of his better And (Get Off Your) High Horse “comeback album.” And this is Here Now – an album that delivers Shock of the Lightning, has done vocal performances. Lady employs a hazy, drugged- where the album delivers…sort more than mediocrity, one that is well locally – released in late Sep- Liam’s other songs Ain’t Got up atmosphere with its distorted of. Dig Out Your Soul isn’t going to definitely good, not maybe. And tember, it’s currently number sev- Nothin’ and Soldier On fair well drawn out vocals and stamping/ win legions of new fans – it’s not with Dig Out Your Soul, the band en on Edge 102’s Thursday 30. It’s a (that’s to say they aren’t horrible) clapping beat. new enough sounding, but it is dif- delivers… sort of. catchy enough, guitar-layered and as do guitarist Colin “Gem” Ar- The album, clocking in at under ferent enough to appease fans dis- The brothers Gallagher, now loud song with Liam singing of love cher’s To Be Where There’s Life 50 minutes, was produced and appointed with Heathen Chemis- parents in their late 30s and early as, “a litany, a magical mystery” (it’s and bassist Andy Bell’s The Nature mixed by Dave Sardy (Marilyn try and Don’t Believe the Truth. 40s have mellowed a bit. Less safe to say the Beatles references of Reality. But Noel is the most Manson, Wolfmother, Jay-Z) who Simply put – it’s their best effort frequent are the assault charges, will never stop). The Shock of the consistent and talented songwrit- also produced 2005’s Don’t Believe in years. 28 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Toronto’s overrun with the undead

By Ingrid Saravia Chronicle Staff

The atmosphere in the park suddenly changed. Despite the crispy sunny day, the park no lon- ger buzzed with excited chatter as the undead readied to take over the streets of Toronto. For a brief moment it was unearthly quiet and every zombie present stopped securing limbs and adding the last minute touches of fresh blood. The hunger became irrepressible—the chant for brains begun. “Brains, brains, brains” de- manded the hundreds of starved zombies rallying at Trinity Bell- woods Park on Oct. 19 for the 2008 Toronto Zombie Walk. The horde of zombies were scheduled to leave the park at 3 p.m. however, like any good zom- bie event the walk started a bit late—for the undead punctuality becomes trivial. And thus at quarter to four, af- ter a bit of zombie pep talk and a Photos by Ingrid Saravia pole-climbing-demonstration by a particularly acrobatic zombie, the legion of walking corpses ventured EAT UP: Zombies chow down and grin for the camera during the Oct. 19 Toronto Zombie Walk. The three-hour into the streets. walk gave zombie enthusiasts the chance to dress up as their favourite monster and stalk the streets en masse. According to The Toronto Zombie Walk website, it all started “I don’t want to be a lawyer or a the zombie cow. the Bloor Cinema. They walked couldn’t help but be angered by one gloomy Sunday a week before doctor when I get older, I just want Some of the zombies were slowly, their dead limbs not used the trails of blood left by the legion. hallows eve in 2003. A handful of to be a zombie,” said Jake Harris, a more forward thinking that others to moving around. The chanting Bad move. Don’t make zombies zombies crept out of their graves Mississauga teen who was “bleed- and carried signs that said “Grains, for brains continued, combined mad—they eat brains. to prowl the streets of Toronto in ing” copiously from a wound not Brains.” with low grunting and some Tired After the long walk, many search of juicy brains. Over the caused by a hammer lugged in his Most of the zombies were con- scratching. of the zombies went to the Bloor years the handful of the living dead stomach. tent to stop at a MacDonald’s along The mob stopped now and Cinema to watch the horror flicks has grown into a horde. The orga- No one is immune to zombie the way for a quick snack. then to scare humans along the of the Toronto After Dark Festival. nizers of this year’s event expected bites and that includes superhe- Channeling Ronald MacDon- way, to fill up on extra chocolate Many others reunited for a good around 1,000 zombies on Sunday, roes like Spiderman, who remind- ald, Chrys Bodurka was also flavoured-blood offered by Good old fashion living-dead party. but there were over 1,500 of the ed anyone who would listen that amongst the legion of the undead, Samaritan zombies or to mind the Around five, the streets of To- lovable brain-eating creatures. he wasn’t Toby Maguire. and like in his former life, he was directions of the police. ronto were once again free of zom- There was a wide range of zom- Even extraterrestrial creatures still trying to do business. Despite the efforts of the major- bies but the bits of brains and big bies from the simple but scary ev- are susceptible to the living dead “Brain combos for a dollar,” he ity of the horde to be law-abiding spatters of blood left on the streets ery day civilian zombie to corps infection. Start trek zombies offered. zombies, not everyone was happy. remind the meaty, brain-bearing brides, doctors and clowns with roamed the streets clad in their The undead followed the desig- While most of the humans watched humans that the zombies might horrible third degree burns and tight red outfits accompanied by a nated route of Queen Street West, the march with appreciation, some have left for the day—but they’ll be open bleeding gashes. lone Star Wars zombie and his pet, then Bathurst Street and ending at of the shop owners along the route back for more flesh next year. First-time zombie overdoses on fake blood undead experience. sengers. Others banged on restaurant win- ent,” said Char Downey-Scheenaard. “He Photo and story He definitely looked the part. He looked dows and smeared blood along the side- has never really favoured zombies over any by Krystin Spittal like he was on the set of a zombie movie. walk and objects on the way. Scheenaard other costume, but give Dillon a chance to Chronicle Staff Red pupils. A pale white face. Blood trail- thought that was too much. dress up and parade around town and I’m ing from the start of his cheeks, inside his “It is still a city and we have to respect sure he’ll take it. He just loves the spotlight Forget glitz and glamour. He wanted mouth, and dangling from his chin. He wore that by keeping it clean. The city lets us take and attention.” blood and brains. As he squeezed the vial of a full suit that was tattered, ripped and splat- part in this event every year and these peo- Scheenaard`s older brother shared a blood into his mouth it spilled down to his tered with blood, though he kept his pol- ple are taking advantage of that,” similar view of Dillon. chin, thickly and slowly. He caught what he ished black dress shoes intact and free of he said. “Out of the two of us, Dillon is definitely could of it with his tongue, gliding it in a cir- blood splatter. Toronto the goof. Well, maybe I shouldn’t call him a cular motion along his lips. The rest plopped “I don’t even know how many tubes of police offi- goof. He strives to turn heads. He just puts on his torn suit in fat driblets. fake blood this took, but I think I put most of cers walked himself out there for everyone to see,” said “I hope this stuff is edible,” he said, as the it in to my mouth,” said Scheenaard about along the Dustin Scheenaard. “It is no surprise to see other zombies in the pit roamed and rawred his costume. “I bought red contacts to make road beside my little brother zombified.” around him. my pupils bright red and blood-like. My suit the zombie Dillon cut the three hour-long walk short It was Dillon Scheenaard`s first time is actually from Value Village. I went cheap walkers to at two hours. The once vibrant gooey blood tasting blood. Fake blood that is. It was also so I could rip it apart. But my shoes had to ensure every- had turned crusty, and started to crack on his first time at the annual Toronto Zombie stay clean. No cheaping out there.” thing stayed his face. It was getting colder and his tattered Walk. As Scheenaard walked Queen safe. suit was not keeping him warm enough. “I was curious what it would be like to Street with his best “We don’t “Well, I think this is the end of my first un- dress up as a zombie and walk the streets zombie mind this event. dead walk,” said Scheenaard, as he spat out of Toronto. Especially in a mob of over limp, he We might not un- pink spit on to the sidewalk. “Look, my spit is one hundred zombies,” Scheenaard said, a posed derstand it, but we died pink because of all that fake blood.” second year student studying art media at for the don’t mind it. As long Dillon stopped walking and tried to find OCAD in Toronto. media as they stay on the a spot to squeeze through to get out of the The Zombie Walk is held every year in who hol- sidewalks and away mass of people. He had to push and shove a Toronto, usually during fall just before Hal- lered at him for photos. Camera crew from from traffic then they can be zombies all bit. He stood at the side and watched a few loween. The first Zombie Walk took place different media centres also attended the they want,” said a Toronto Police Enforce- zombies crawl by him. a week before Halloween in 2003, but had walk, and desperately tried to snap a shot of ment Officer. “I am totally coming back next year. This only a handful of zombies roaming the Scheenaard. When Scheenaard`s mother heard her was a crazy afternoon. I think it’s great that streets. By the next year, word had spread “I feel like a super star, and I’m loving it,” son was going to walk the streets of Toronto the city allows this to happen, especially and with every year that followed the num- he said between camera flickers. dressed as a zombie, it was no surprise to right before Halloween,” said Scheenaard. ber of zombies grew. Bringing us to this year, Some zombies ran up to stopped cars her. “I’ll be here next year for sure, undead or the 6th anniversary, and Scheenaard`s first and reached inside windows to spook pas- “Dillon has always dared to be differ- alive.” The Chronicle October 28, 2008 29 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS pens when you’re over an electro- By Krista Paxton magnetic field.” Chronicle staff The old Gem Theatre on Brock Street, now a jewelry store, boasts Darkness enveloped the town, such an event. In the early 1900s a and the crisp October breeze well-known piano player, who ar- tugged at the array of jackets and rived in Whitby to play musical ac- scarves bundled around the anx- companiment at the moving pic- ious group gathered in front of the ture theatre, vanished. Although Whiby Main Library. The ghost she was never seen again, her mu- walk was about to begin. sic is often heard floating through The glow from a three-quarter the building, and was caught on moon and a small lantern lit the tape through an electromagnetic way as the group headed north voice phenomenon, which is into a historic downtown neigh- played on the tour. bourhood. Traffic noise faded The last site on the tour has into the distance, replaced by the been confirmed to appear on the slight sound of rustling leaves and British TV show Most Haunted. It excited chatter. has many documented paranor- For the past five years histo- mal sightings of spirits plagued by rians and spiritualists have been a history of death and suffering. It’s guiding curious locals to seven said to possess a vortex to another haunted sites in Whitby’s down- dimension, which usually appears town core, revealing paranormal only in places of great agony, said phenomena that occur in the Dainard Bishop. community. Tour groups are welcome to “You’ve probably driven by enter the Centennial Building in these places so many times, search of their own evidence, and and didn’t even know they were encouraged to take pictures to haunted,” said amateur historian perhaps capture the “man in the and tour guide, Amanda Dainard top hat”, and other apparitions. Bishop. “This building is so haunted The connection between the that the town of Whitby used your first two sites on the tour dates tax dollars to hire psychics to get back to the 1700s. Murder vic- rid of the ghosts,” said Dainard tims from a High Street apartment Bishop. complex were buried down the Some of the group ventured road under the Fairview Retire- into the building, while the rest ment Residence before it was retreated back to the library, and built, and stories of zombie haunts headed home. are still documented today. Whitby’s history is rich with Flesh peeling and gory, the intrigue. While Dainard Bishop zombies appear to Fairview resi- warned the group to remain skep- dents, said Dainard Bishop. The tical, the stories of zombies, polter- residents reporting the incidents geists, murders, suicides, battles are usually those suffering from and secret affairs, accompanied dementia, however staff members by a few electromagnetic voice have also reported seeing strange phenomena, will leave Whitby creatures frequenting the resi- Photo by Krista Paxton ghost walkers with shivers down dence hallways, she added. their spines. Pictures on the tour are wel- GHOST TALK: Amateur historian Dainard Bishop told ghost stories of haunted loca- For those who heed Dainard come, and flashes exploded as the tions in Whitby as she led the fifth annual Whitby Ghost Walk. Bishop’s warning, and are skeptical group strived to capture ghostly about the existence of paranormal figures on a digital image. tell. Paranormal groups have in- They discovered evidence of “You can’t contact the ghost activity, the history, culture and The tour began in 2003 after vestigated several of the tour sites, poltergeists, as well as residual during a residual spirit phenome- architecture of Whitby’s historical it became clear that Whitby resi- and have determined paranormal spirit phenomena, which are non,” said Dainard Bishop. “It’s like sites provides vast Halloween en- dents had many haunting tales to activity, said Dainard Bishop. strange and reoccurring events. a loop in time, and usually hap- tertainment. Old theatre gets total makeover Hammer and plumbing are complete. time for “We also did additional power,” said Renovations Wiechula. “Every seat will have power. So you could do a conference in here and everyone can use their laptops.” Oshawa left a lot to the The purchase deal for the Regent closed last December. The facade was restored first, then builders made their way inside to begin residents imagination work on the water-damaged floor, and graffiti- stained walls. But the old bones of the Regent are solid, By Lauren Thomas By Krista Paxton and the modern infrastructure is slowly taking Chronicle Staff Chronicle staff shape. While many of the original wall and ceiling details remain, the moulding had to be Canada’s Worst Handy- Builders worked around the clock last week replaced. Most of the pieces were carved and man is hammering into Os- to renovate the Regent Theatre for its grand re- installed individually, creating an exquisite hawa in search of their next opening on Oct. 25. and textured look. The balcony will be trans- horrible hopefuls. “Last Friday we were here until 4 a.m.,” said formed into a mezzanine, and will be used for Producers of the series site supervisor Lara Wiechula. “My drywall wine and cheese parties, and extra reception will be visiting Oshawa in No- and plaster guys are working extremely hard. space, said Wiechula. vember to interview possible On an average day I have at least 30 guys The theatre itself will hold concerts, live candidates for the show’s working here.” theatrical productions, conferences and book fourth season. Driving by or peeking inside the theatre, launches. In past seasons the handy- much is left to the imagination. An empty con- Will it be ready in time? men have attempted build- crete floor lacks seating, the walls need paint, “It has to be,” said Darryl Sherman, owner ing workbenches, installing and the rotted stage has been demolished, a of Wilson Furniture and an Oshawa BIA board shower stalls and radiator gaping hole left in its place. covers, sewing curtains, fix- Photo by Krista Paxton member. “The show must go on!” “What people don’t realize is that there’s so The gala opening will be a red-carpet event, ing banisters and even laying much preparation work,” said Wiechula. “Even featuring performances by David Usher, Leahy carpet and linoleum. a concrete floor--before you pour it, you have THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Regent The- and Dr. Draw. To nominate a do-it-your- to form space for sound and lighting equip- atre 8 days before the re-opening. Two Oshawa comedians, Barry Authors self junky you may know ment.” and Howard Swinson, who have performed contact Proper Television by There were also some unanticipated sur- atre style, using 40 trucks filled with concrete to in such venues as the London Palladium and email at handyman@prop- prises, such as the five feet of concrete that complete, said Wiechula. the Moulin Rouge in Paris, will be inducted into ertelevision.com or by calling made up the original floor and had to be re- And though it lacks the red velvet chairs that Oshawa’s Walk of Fame. 1-866-598-2591. moved. The new floor has been slanted in the- will be installed on Oct. 21, the electrical work 30 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 31 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rock ’n’ roll icon in Oshawa Woman of Mass Destruction, Lost straightjacket and sings The Ballad By Artem Boykov In America and Feed My Fran- Of Dwight Fry. Chronicle Staff kenstein. Three fairly heavy songs Everyone knows what’s coming that he managed to sing with ease next. The walls of the Oshawa’s Gen- before taking few minutes off However, instead of getting his eral Motors Centre moved to while Keri Kelli played a beautiful, head cut off this time, he decided the sound of thunder and good acoustic, Spanish guitar solo. to back to his earlier choice of be- old rock’n’roll when the father of The concert resumed with Be ing hanged. shock rock and one of the most My Lover and Dirty Diamonds, How did the audience cheer acclaimed rock musicians Alice a song which had Cooper try in and scream while one of the actors Cooper paid a visit Oct. 8, 2008. vain to throw a couple of beads dressed up as a grim reaper pulled With a Psycho Drama tour let into the audience with his mouth. the lever and the ground beneath lose to celebrate Alice Cooper’s New album’s In Touch With Your Cooper’s feet gave way, leaving latest album Along Came a Spider, Feminine Side followed with Ven- him rocking gently from side to as well as a 40-year anniversary geance Is Mine. side while the rest of the band per- since his first tour in Canada, the Halo of Flies, one of the longest formed I Love The Dead. audience was more then hopeful songs from the entire catalogue School’s Out raised a great to get a fistful of Alice. marked the middle of the set as amount of cheers and gave the au- “I hope that he does a lot of his three women dressed up as Gei- dience a chance to throw around old stuff like Billion Dollar Babies shas with spiked, leather belts ap- some oversized air balloons that and Welcome To My Nightmare,” peared on the stage. Cooper stuck with his dagger said one fan. “Hope he hangs him- One of them gently came up to when they got close to the stage, self,” said another. Cooper and pulled a gun on him, resulting on one blowing up right The expectations differ from making him leave the stage and in his face and another one being one person to the next, but the letting the music lovers enjoy a speared by Jason Hook’s guitar. good thing about an Alice Cooper very fast and powerful drum solo, For the encore, the audience concert is that no ground can be supported by both guitar players got treated to such classics as Bil- left uncovered and before the day who took on the roles of additional lion Dollar Babies, ends, the audience will come out percussionists. Poison and Elected, during with ringing ears, fake blood on The second part of the show which two actors wearing masks their faces, possible souvenirs and witnessed classics from Welcome resembling Obama and McCain most importantly – wide smiles. To My Nightmare, including the proceeded to hit one another, then The show opened with a small self-titled song, Cold Ethyl, Only embrace one another with kisses part of It’s Hot Tonight changing Women Bleed and fan favourite – before being replaced by Cooper’s into No More Mr. Nice Guy, Under Steven. crew that held up signs saying, “Al- My Wheels, I’m Eighteen and Is It During those songs the audi- ice for President!” My Body. ence was treated to a view of a few Overall, the concert was far Alice Cooper ran around the actors who while being dressed above average, given the fact that stage with a crutch. A funny image up in cheap Halloween costumes, Cooper still sings pretty well for his if one takes into account that Coo- roamed the stage like zombies. age and manages to die on stage. per is 60 years old. However, using Dead Babies had Cooper walk The musical side of the show the crutch to help himself move around the stage with a baby doll, couldn’t get better as the musi- was the last thing on his mind, as before putting it in a cradle and cians show a lot of energy and he continued to push other band Photo by Artem Boykov driving a stick through its head, talent through their exact timing members with it and wave it in the resulting in him showing the same and the musical breaks that one air as if his goal was to keep it as far doll seconds later but with blood wouldn’t usually see at modern CONCERT: Alice Cooper entertaining his fans at the GM away from the ground as possible. on its head. He then gets put in a rock concerts. Centre. The next part of the set included LA ink: inspiration to women By Krystin Spittal 25 years, is the fourth tattoo artist, Chronicle Staff and also Kat’s mentor. They work in a shop run by a female. The walls are all painted a bright pink Women have invaded the tat- with a fire red floor. Kat’s office too scene thanks to Kat Von D, and also includes a golden throne, not her show LA Ink. real gold of course, which she can Whether you have tattoos, need be found sitting in during the show tattoo inspirations, appreciate art- when she is not tattooing. This at- work or just like watching people mosphere in the parlor differently get inked, LA Ink has it all. And sets a more feminine mood. from a female perspective. Each episode features about In a society where tattoos are five to six people come in and get becoming more common, TLC`s a tattoo. They also share the mean- show LA Ink has made females ing of the tattoo and reason behind with tattoos more common. deciding to get it. This gives a more Though the shop owner, Kat Von personal feel to the tattoo. D, tattoos both men and women, Occasionally, there are celeb- the shop has probably inspired rity appearances that come to be more women to get inked, and re- tattooed at LA Ink. alize females can get tattooed too. Generally the celebrity is a The show began after Kat Von member of a well-known band, or D was fired from her previous job, the entire band. Celebrities such and also a show, Miami Ink. On as Bam Margera, Steve-o and Ryan this show Kat was the only female Dunn, Slayer, My Chemical Ro- tattoo artist and the theme of the mance, Guns N Roses, Green Day show was definitely masculine. and The Mars Volta have come to Kat decided to move back to her get tattooed at the shop. hometown in Hollywood Califor- Over all, the show is packed nia, LA to start her own shop with with entertainment and at times, a feminine spin. drama. It is a show that depicts What makes this show differ- tattooed women who have mean- ent from the other tattoo shows on ingful artwork inked on to their air right now is that this is the only GIRL POWER: LA Ink has made women with tattoos more common and Kat skin forever. The show gives hope show with a female shop owner. Von D was the inspiration. to breaking male against female Plus all the tattoo artists are female stereotypes, and a new meaning to with the exception of one. three of which are female. Kim nah Altchison, tattooing for nine for 11 years, are the female tattoo beauty. There are four tattoo artists, Saigh, tattooing for 16 years, Han- years, and Kat Von D, tattooing artists. Corey Miller, tattooing for 32 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Inspiring TV show for addicts only there to film a documentary Since the show is filmed on a ber experiencing addiction may the show. on addiction; they do not know day-to-day basis, the addict will find a new way to cope with the The show is emotional, and Highly that the family is planning an in- often use their desired drug, or situation. real. After the first 10 minutes of tervention. perform whatever they need to do Intervention obviously ends the hour long show, I find myself The show is unique because to get their fix, on camera. To some with in intervention. About the last so in to the addicts life that I want addictive often drug addicts are secretive viewers this may be unsettling to 10 minutes are devoted to the fam- them to accept treatment almost about their addiction, and do not watch. For others, this may be in- ily surprising the addicted family as much as their family does. let people, never mind an entire teresting. Nonetheless, it is real. member having the intervention. Intervention is one of the most TV show film crew, in to their life of addic- And it is graphic. One of the four intervention- informative, but still interesting tion. Intervention is another reality ists guides the family through the shows I have ever watched. I defi- But this show broadcasts every TV show, yes. But it is an inspiring intervention. The goal of it is to per nitely recommend this show to By Krystin Spittal part of an addict’s life. I don’t know show to other addicts, or families sway the addict to say yes to treat- people who want to see what real Chronicle Staff of any other show like it. dealing with similar circumstanc- ment. reality TV looks like. The addict takes you into his or es. It is also a glimpse of what could The family reads pre-written But don’t get hooked. 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By Amanda Allison Chronicle Staff Join Cinechats as they view Rendition, on Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The movie, released in 2007, stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a terror- ist suspect who is captured on his flight home. The film documents his inter- rogation, including torture by American agents at a detention fa- cility, and the attempts by his wife, played Entrance is $2 and the group meets in room C-113. Cinechats will also show the 2007 Academy Award winner for best foreign language film, The Counterfeiters, on Nov. 4. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 33

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Lords win home opener Silver By Ryan Joseph Chronicle Staff medal The Durham Lords men’s basketball team continued their strong play from the David Stew- for art Tournament, as they defeated the Loyalist Lancers 80-53 in their home opener Oct. 21. In front of the home crowd the Lords Lords looked sharp from the tip- off, capitalizing on offensive op- portunities. “ I didn’t expect a big crowd,” said Lords freshman Kevin Theriault. Smith On defence they limited the Lancers’ offensive opportunities, forcing them to shoot eight of 28 named top from the field. The Lancers fin- ished the game shooting 19 of 56. The Lords also forced the Lancers pitcher to turn the ball over 22 times. The Lords led 38-19 at half time. In the second half they continued By Brady Doyle their strong play, and cruised to an Chronicle Staff easy 27-point victory. The Lords held their opponents to 53 points, The Durham Lords wom- something they have done only en’s fastball team extended its once in conference play since Photo by Ryan Joseph OCAA championship medal 2006. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL: Durham Lords’ Calvin Nkwe (centre) and Courtney streak to 12 seasons but were Freshman Eric Smith led the Small (right) box in their Loyalist Lancer opponents in Durham’s home opener on unable to return home with Lords in scoring with 21 points, Oct. 21 at the Athletic Centre. The Lords won their game 80-53. the colour of medal they were and rebounds with 11. Gabriel Og- looking for. unsakin and Nicholas Brown had Entering the OCAA pro- impressive games, with 11 and 13 without Batchelor,” Theriault said. centage of 84 per cent. However, is Oct. 29, on the road against the vincial championship un- points in the win. The Lords won The win was the first for head he was concerned with the team Fleming Knights. The Knights are defeated in the division for without OCAA all-time leading coach Desmond Rowley. defence for the last 15 minutes as coached by former Durham Lords the season, the Lords looked scorer Anthony Batchelor who “I am happy to get my first win,” the Lancers got a lot of easy bas- standout Bill Crowdis. poised to win their 15th cham- was out of the lineup with an ill- he said. “I got the monkey off my kets. The next home game is Nov. 4 pionship in school history ness. back.” “We need to keep the intensity against the Seneca Sting. Tip-off but were upset by the host St. “It was a different feel out there Rowley said he is happy with for 40 minutes,” Theriault said. for both games is 8 p.m. Clair Saints in Windsor Oct. the team’s free throw shooting per- The next game for the Lords 18. Durham went undefeated on day one, advancing the team into the gold medal Ridgebacks start with a W game and forcing the Saints to beat them twice for the By Lauren Thomas championship under the Chronicle Staff double knockout format. St. Clair came out strong, It was a night to remember as intent on winning the open- the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hock- ing game and forcing a sec- ey team opened up their home ond winner-take-all champi- season with a 4-2 win over U of T. onship. The Saints led 11-2 The Campus Ice Centre was in the fifth inning before Dur- packed with nearly 500 fans on ham began mounting a late Oct. 17 for the Ridgebacks home charge, cutting the deficit to opener against the University of 11-8 and loading the bases in Toronto Varsity Blues. the 7th inning, but ultimately Ridgeback goaltender Matt came up short. Mateja stopped 23 shots to help With the title on the line, the men beat the Blues, becoming Durham handed the ball to the only team to beat the Blues in pitcher Danielle Smith and the regular season thus far. she delivered a strong per- The two teams had previously formance, allowing just two met during preseason at the York unearned runs but the Lords Tournament where UOIT was top-ranked offence was un- shut out 6-0. Tying U of T with 19 Photo by Lauren Thomas able to muster any support of shots on goal, the men just weren’t WHOOP IT UP: From left, Jason Sousa, Shane Vicany, Tom Barrow, Joel Stojkovic their pitcher, losing the game able to get the puck into the net. and Andrew “Beaner” Hamilton (the fan of the game) take in the hockey game. and the gold medal 2-0. “I think the biggest difference For her efforts, Smith was this time around against U of T was ding was important for the men, Ridgebacks win. have some of the best fans in the named championship top our defensive play,” said Ridgeback the special teams also excelled. Mike Noyes, Brent Varty, Ryan OUA (Ontario University Athlet- pitcher, while Saints player forward and third goal scorer of “When we hit the regular sea- Spencer and Dustin Turner each ics).” Candice Gatecliffe earned the the night Tony Rizzi. “We limited son it seemed to fall into place,” assisted on a goal, with Noyes tak- Second-year forward Nathan championship MVP award. our turn-overs by making simple, said Muylaert of the Ridgebacks ing two points and Bagshaw fin- Spaling agrees with Mateja . “There Durham opened the effective plays that are needed to power play. The power play was ishing with a game-leading three are always great fans at UOIT, and championship with a 12-2 win hockey games.” an area the men struggled with points. it makes it exciting to play in front triumph over Seneca College Goaltender Matt Mateja was last year but have since improved The second season home of this crowd.” before booking their place in also credited with the team’s im- on, cashing in on two of their six opener for the Ridgebacks was a Athletic director Ken Babcock the gold medal game with a provement. Head coach Marlin power play opportunities. success, with Muylaert joking that told the Ridgebacks fans, “We hope 6-2 win against Mohawk Col- Muylaert felt the confidence that Forward Derek Bagshaw, the there wasn’t a ticket left to buy. you will enjoy an exciting brand of lege. Mateja provided for his team made first goal scorer of the night, and “The fan turnout was great. Not university hockey.” To check out Durham earned their 26th for a highlight of the night. Tony Rizzi scored the two power only was it a packed house but the some of the excitement, show up medal, 14 gold, eight silver, The Ridgebacks’ confidence play goals. Josh Vatri, who just re- crowd was loud and rambunc- at the Campus Ice Centre Nov. 7 four bronze, to remain the helped them to outshoot the Blues turned from the Buffalo Sabres tious, which really helps us out to watch the Ridgebacks take on winningest college in league all three periods, ending with a 39- training camp, and Shane Nolan during the games,” said Mateja. “It Lakehead University’s Thunder- histoy. 25 record. While Mateja’s goalten- grabbed the other two goals for the might be biased but we definitely wolves, puck drops at 7:30 p.m. 34 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 SPORTS NEWS DC gives UOIT a hand Men’s baseball Ridgebacks men want a team falls soccer team short Brady Doyle Chronicle Staff By Andrew Huska Chronicle Staff The Durham Lords men’s base- ball team fell just short of the na- The Durham Lords men’s soc- tional title game, losing 6-2 to the cer team tried to get the ball rolling University of New Brunswick Cou- on a UOIT soccer team when they gars in the semi-finals of the CIBA faced a UOIT squad at Vaso’s Field national championship, held in Oct. 22. Montreal Oct. 17-19. The game was organized to The top four finish for the Lords show that UOIT has enough play- is the fourth year in a row the team ers to support a soccer team of under Sam Dempster has quali- their own. Previously players from fied for the National Champion- UOIT were allowed to play for the ship and third time Durham has Lords, but since the university and reached the semi-final game. college split up, university students Durham fell behind early, al- were no longer eligible to play on lowing six runs through the first an OCAA team, according to Rino Photo by Andrew Huska two innings, and were unable to Parletta, a UOIT student who be- LORDS VS UOIT: UOIT player Alberto Somani (left) fights with Durham’s Samuel Essel overcome the deficit, ending the came a defacto coach during the for the ball in the exhibition game between Durham College and UOIT Oct. 22. The dream of the school’s first national game. Lords won 3-1. title, a game before the champion- Having no coach showed for ship. Starting pitcher Shaun Slem- the university squad. They looked minutes in on a penalty kick and ly the 65th minute on a good rush Lords’ assistant coach Mario ko’s day lasted just two innings. He disorganized very early in the controlled the play well afterwards into Durham’s zone. Bombino had praise for the UOIT allowed six earned runs on eight game and delayed the start a little by constantly clearing the ball out The Lords put the game out of team even though they might have hits and a walk and was charged bit while they tried to figure out of their zone and maintaining a reach by scoring at the 67th and had some organizational prob- with the loss to the Cougars. UNB who would take the field and what consistent attack. 84th minutes to earn them a 3-1 lems. captured the national title later positions they would play. But the UOIT students man- victory. “[They’re] not bad, they have that day with a 5-3 triumph over They also had trouble getting aged to keep Durham’s shots to If the UOIT squad had a bit some talent, it’s just grouping them McGill University. Lords pitchers the referee’s attention to make a minimum in the first half and it more time together as a team together to get a team,” he said. “If Julian Daligadu and Lucas Sharpe substitutions. ended 1-0 for the Lords. things might have been different. they just get the right numbers and pitched strong in relief of Slemko, Once the game started, howev- The university squad was “We tried to practise together positions they’ll be something. You holding the Cougars off the score- er, the Lords showed that playing pleased with their first-half defen- but the gym was always full,” said got to start somewhere.” board for the remainder of the and practicing together for a few sive efforts during half time. Dandrade Browne, a UOIT electri- In the end the university play- game but the deficit was too large months goes a long way. The second half saw the UOIT cal engineering student. “We only ers’ message was clear: “we want for the offence to overcome. They took the lead about two team tie the game at approximate- had two full practices as a team.” a team!” Durham opened up the cham- pionship in dramatic fashion, winning the first game 4-3 with a come-from-behind victory over Atlantic Baptist University. Trail- 2009 IIHF ing 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth Disappointing finish for inning, the Lords were able to cash two across the plate to take a slim lead into the final inning. Starting hockey pitcher Julian Daligadu struck out two before inducing a routine fly- Lords varsity golf team out to end the game. Daligadu fin- event to be ished the day with nine strikeouts while allowing two earned runs Amanda Allison the go-to guy for next year and medal, to hoping to break the top on seven hits. Adam Tedesco and hosted in Chronicle Staff will be a key component to next five and beat last year’s finish. John Thiebaud each went 2-for-4 year’s success,” Duggan said of The third round saw at the plate with an RBI. The game It’s was a disappointing fin- the first-year Professional Golf Mitch Lock from Fraser Val- one victory left the Lords within Oshawa ish to the season for the Durham Management student. ley and Shawn Vanderwal from striking distance of advancing Lords varsity golf team. “While finishing 13th is still Thompson Rivers pull away from past the round robin and into the The team looked to improve a big accomplishment I feel I the crowd. The two were tied af- championship round. their sixth-place standing from could have improved,” Lewis ter the 54th hole of the three-day In game two against McGill last year, but walked away from said. “I just went out there, played tournament, and competed in a University, Lords pitcher Gary By Cotey Paterson the Canadian Colleges Athletic playoff hole to decide the win- Rose once again delivered a spar- Chronicle Staff Association’s national golf cham- I just went out ner. kling pitching performance in the pionship in 10th place. ‘there, played my Vanderwal took home the team’s 8-0 victory. In his first ap- The 2009 IIHF World Junior The tournament took place at game and tried to gold after nailing a tap-in putt pearance since helping advance Championship hockey tourna- Fox Meadows Golf Club in Strat- after an impressive shot from the the team to this stage with a dra- ment is coming to Ottawa Dec. 24. ford, Prince Edward Island Oct. think of the team bunker, as Lock failed to make matic save in the Ontario champi- The GM Centre in Oshawa will 13 - 17. than anything. his putt to close out the game. onship, Rose struck out 14 batters host the pre-competition game After a bronze medal win at The Thompson Rivers Wolf- while only allowing three hits over between Kazakhstan and Russia Ontario Colleges Athletic As- ’ pack took the gold medal in the complete game shutout. Thie- on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. men’s team competition, much baud continued swinging a hot sociation provincial champion- Rob Lewis “This world junior event has ships, expectations for the team to the dismay of the Humber stick, finishing the game 2-for-4 always been a community effort, were high as they headed east. College Hawks, who have won with four RBIs, including a three- with contributions coming from However, inexperience my game and tried more to think the tournament six out of the last run homerun. Chris Jones scored many organizations involved in crushed their high hopes in P.E.I. of the team than anything.” seven years. twice and Jareth Vallier scored and the game in hockey country and “I just kept telling myself that After the first round, the Lords However, the Hawks didn’t batted in a run. also from the different levels of we are a young team,” said coach were still in medal contention as leave empty-handed, as they In game three of the round government,” Cyril Leeder, vice- Mike Duggan, but he knows in they ended the day in a three- won their second straight wom- robin, the Lords were matched chair of the host organizing com- time the development of new way tie for sixth place. en’s national championship. up against CIBA Ontario com- mittee, said in a press release. players will pay off. Things started to slip in the The Lords’ Brad Hickey fin- batant the St. Clair Saints. Lords Tickets are available now at the Rob Lewis had the best final second round, as the Lords ished 16th, James Hoffman 20th, pitcher James Rowe allowed four GM Centre box office. score of the Lords, finishing 13th missed some crucial shots. They Chad Boudreau 21st, Matiss runs, three earned, over five and Call 877-436-8811 or find with scores of 74, 77 and 78. ended the second day in ninth Mazutis and Justin Knaggs 26th, a third innings in the 4-2 defeat to tickets online at www.generalmo- “Rob wasn’t on our radar at place and their goals changed veteran Ian Parker 27th and Tyler the Saints but the 2-1 round robin torscentre.com. the start of the year, but now he’s from hoping to walk away with a Boudreau 36th. record was enough to advance the Lords into the semi-finals. The Chronicle October 28, 2008 35 SPORTS NEWS Second at Tip-off Tournament

By Ryan Joseph Chronicle Staff Leading scorers The Durham Lords men’s bas- Friday Results ketball team finished second at the St. Lawrence 104 (Ross Carter 20), Centennial 64 (Mike David Stewart Tip-off tournament Zanidean 21) on Oct.17 and 18, as they were de- Fanshawe 74 (Matt Fennell 24), Loyalist 47 feated by the Fanshawe Falcons (Trevor Mayer 15) 75-72 in the championship game. Vanier 67 (Lamine Sow 16), George Brown 65 (Nathan The Lords lost their compo- Thompson 21) sure in the last six minutes of the Durham 80 (Tyler Pelley and Eric Smith 12), Redeemer first half when they looked to the 55 (Jordan DeWeger 17) referees to bail them out. As a re- sult head coach Desmond Rowley Saturday Results picked up a technical foul. Centennial 70 (Roderick Robinson 29), Loyalist 46 “I purposely got the technical (Jeffery Kwakye 14) foul to change things,” he said. George Brown 82 (Collin Whitely 25), Redeemer 76 The Lords trailed 42-26 at half (Adam DeWeger 22) time. The first 12 minutes of the Fanshawe 74 (Matt Fennell 23), St. Lawrence 73 (Remy second half were the same as the Simpson 24) end of the first half. With 8:35 left Durham 75 (Courtney Small 27), Vanier 58 in the game the Lords were behind (Raphael Abergel and Lamine Sow 11) 60-42. Centennial 69 (Roderick Robinson 26), George Brown 67 “They don’t let teams back in (Nathan Thompson 20) the game,” said Lords guard/for- Fanshawe 75 (Matt Fennell 22), Durham 72 (Anthony ward Courtney Small. Batchelor 22) The Lords went on a 28-7 run, which was led by all-star guard/ forward Anthony Batchelor’s 22 points. Their full-court press de- Tournament stars were Court- half on a 19-5 run in the first eight fence also caught the Falcons off- ney Small and Anthony Batchelor minutes, sparked by guard Ty- guard. from Durham, Jabari Cooper from ler Pelley’s defence. At that point “Defence, defence, and more Fanshawe, Nathan Thompson they led 50-37. They cruised to the defence led the comeback,” said from George Brown, and Roderick championship game with a 75-58 Rowley. Robinson from Centennial. victory.Courtney Small led the The Lords took the lead for the In the Constellation Champi- Lords with 27 points, including 19 first time at 70-69 with 1:20 left. Photo by Ryan Joseph onship game the Centennial Colts in the first half. Lamine Sow led Down the stretch it was a dog- DEFENCE, DEFENCE!: Dave Parks(4) and Calvin defeated George Brown Huskies the Cheetahs with 11 points. fight as the teams were tied up at Nkwe(33), double-team their opponent in the David 69-67 in an overtime thriller. The Lord started off the tourna- 72. The Falcons had a clutch three Stewart Tip-off Tournament. With a championship berth ment by defeating the Redeemer point play to take a 75-72 lead with on the line the Lords played the Royals 80-55 on Friday night. The eight seconds left. Batchelor’s po- fouling out with 24 seconds left. out the tournament. “We can com- Vanier Cheetahs on Saturday af- Lords used a full-court press de- tentially game tying three-point “It was frustrating to foul out pete with the best,” he said. “We ternoon. The first half was very fence to force the Royals into turn- shot rimmed out. because my team needed me,” aren’t too far off.” close, with each team exchanging overs.Tyler Pelley and Eric Smith Batchelor led the Lords in scor- Small said. Matt Fennell led the Falcons the lead. The Lords trailed 32-31 at led the Lords with 12 points each. ing with 22 points, all in the sec- After the game Rowley praised with 22 points. He was also named half time. Jordan DeWeger led the Royals ond half. Small had an impressive his team for playing hard through- tournament MVP. The Lords started the second with a game-high 17 points. game scoring, 20 points before Women’s basketball Photo contest team lose home opener on campus By Didier Kalonji Chronicle Staff By Asmahan Garrib The panel of five judges, in- Chronicle Staff cluding Dennis, photography The Lords first regular season teacher Al Fournier and mascot game on Oct. 21, was a special one, Take your best shot. You no Lord Durham, will decide the because during the off-season the longer need to play sports to winners based on the photo’s Lords former star Bonnie Slaugh- win, you can sit in the stands creativity, quality, clarity and ter past away. So before the game a and capture the best picture for representation of Durham Col- ceremony was held to pay respect a chance to be honoured. lege and UOIT athletics, accord- to Slaughter. The Athletics department an- ing to Dennis. The Lords will dedicate this sea- nounced its first annual photo “We’re hoping to see a lot of son to their former teammate, and contest to encourage people to great photos and bring aware- will wear a black patch on their snap the best photos at Durham ness to the Lords and Ridge- uniform with number 15, which Lords and UOIT Ridgebacks backs,” said Dennis. was slaughters jersey number. games. First-, second- and third- Her jersey will be displayed “With all the students out place winners will receive a through out the season in the gym- there taking photos, why not gift pack of athletic gear prizes nasium. reward them for the best pho- from the Athletic department. The Lords put on a good battle to taken?” said Scott Dennis, The first-place winner will also as they fell short to the Loyalist sports information and market- have their photo framed and Lancers 70-63. Erin Emery finished ing co-ordinator. “So we came displayed in the athletic de- with 18 points, and teammate Jes- up with a contest so they could partment and published in the sica Newton with 17 points. be recognized.” yearbook. All photos will be “ I’m happy about the score. We The contest is open to Dur- honoured during a special pre- only lost by 7 points,” said coach ham College and UOIT stu- sentation in March. Tim Baulk.The Lancers had a lot dents, alumni and employees Some entries have already of returning players compared to as well as any members of the been received, according to the Lords. So a 7-point lost was not community. Contestants can Dennis, and anyone else want- bad for the Lords. submit up to three colour or ing to submit a photo can send On Oct. 29, the Lords will hit the Photo by Didier Kalonji black and white photos, from it to Scott Dennis at scott.den- road to play the Fleming Knights. LISTEN UP!: Women’s basketball coach Tim Baulk gives now until March 8. [email protected]. instructions to his team during a time out. 36 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 37 SPORTS NEWS Stong results for rowers

By Amanda Allison the team having a bent fin, which The women’s junior varsity Chronicle Staff Schwass said greatly affected their coxed four placed fourth, while race. the women’s novice coxed eight The UOIT Ridgebacks novice “By the finish line, the left side of and women’s junior varsity double crews faced stiff competition at my body was numb, and the right both finished second in their re- the Guelph Development Regatta side wanted to do it over again,” he spective heats. on Oct. 18 and came out with their said. “I think we put more effort The novice crews looked to best results of the year. into keeping the boat in line than make a splash at the Ontario Uni- Jake Schwass and Colin Jeffery we did moving it forward.” versity Athletics novice champi- rowed for only their second time The men’s heavyweight junior onship regatta on Oct. 24, while together, and came out with the varsity coxed four, the novice the varsity crews competed the best finish of the day for the Ridge- men’s eight, and women’s light- following day on the OUA rowing backs - second place. weight coxed four all finished in championships. This performance came despite third place. Results from provincials were unavailable at press time. Road woes continue for Ridgeback women with 32 shots on net and went 1 backs in this game were not By Paul Bates for 9 on power plays. good, as they went 0 for 7. Chronicle Staff The next night the Ridgebacks As of Oct. 19 the Ridgebacks again failed to win on the road, were in a tie with the University The Ridgebacks women’s falling 4-1 this time to the sixth of Western Ontario Mustangs for hockey team remains winless on nationally ranked University of last place in the OUA with a re- the road as they lost both of their Toronto Varsity Blues. cord of one win and four losses. games on Oct. 18 and 19. Even thought the Ridgebacks The schedule called for the On Oct. 18 the Ridgebacks fell allowed a pair of goals in each of Ridgebacks to play at home 4-1 to the York Lions, despite get- the first two periods, they looked against the University of Water- ting the lead early. like a completely different team loo on Oct. 25, followed by the York scored four unanswered in the third. Laurier Golden Hawks on Oct. goals to gain the win, throwing Goalie for the game was 26. all they had at Ridgebacks goalie Emma Thompson, getting her Both games were to be played Carleigh Taggart as they had 55 third start of the year. She made at the Campus Ice Centre. Re- Photo by Stephanie Pollard shots on goal. 30 saves. sults were not available at press WOMEN’S SOCCER: Lords player Brittany Micucci UOIT would finish the game Power plays for the Ridge- time. dribbles up field during Durham’s 1-0 victory in Sarnia on Oct. 18. The win sent the two-time OCAA champions back to the championship to defend their title. Lords soccer bounces Lords women’s back with huge victory soccer heads By Stephanie Pollard Chronicle Staff

The Durham Lords women’s soccer team played like a team to the OCAAs when they trounced Fleming 9-1 on Oct. 15 on Vaso’s Field. At the beginning of the second After a 2-0 loss against the By Stephanie Pollard half Durham was still going strong Seneca Sting, Durham came back Chronicle Staff but as the game drew to a close with a completely new attitude, Durham’s performance began to with more aggressive offence and The Durham Lords women’s weaken so much so that old habits a much more supportive defence. soccer team is going to the OCAA began to sabotage the Lords’ game Once the starting whistle blew, Championships on Oct. 24 and 25 strategy. both teams were eager to give in Ottawa after 1-0 victory over the The defence turned to mush, themselves an early lead. Lambton Lions in Sarnia on Oct. th forcing Visser to leave her net in In the 11 minute Fleming 18. to get the ball from Lambton strik- scored the first goal of the game The two-time defending ers. Watts and Micucci both tried when a player managed to kick the OCAA champion Lords had to stretch Durham’s lower than ball just over Durham goalkeeper to travel to ensure a spot in the normal lead but the lacklustre ap- Ashley Visser’s fingers. playoffs after a loss to Seneca. proach of tired players only sent Fleming lost control after that. In the first half Durham had the the ball either just wide or into the Katie Watts evened the score, same attitude with Lambton as goalie’s chest. and a handball on Fleming put they did when they beat Fleming In a group discussion on the Durham farther ahead when Jen- 9-1 on Oct. 15. way back to Oshawa, some of the nifer Michalicka scored on the They maintained ball control, players did admit that their perfor- penalty kick. Brittany Micucci used an aggressive offence and mance got weaker in the second squeezed in a third goal, ending built an impenetrable wall of de- half. the first half 3-1. fence. Goalkeeper Ashley Visser “I think we backed off a bit and The Lords continued to apply guarded Durham’s net with vigor they applied so much more pres- pressure on Fleming when mid- that allowed her to record the Photo by Stephanie Pollard sure than us,” said Micucci. fielder and forward Katy Long shutout for the game. Katie Watts Visser agreed that lack of fit- scored the first goal 10 minutes VASO’S FIELD: Lords player Katerina Noble battles for scored the first and only goal 32 ness is still a crippling flaw of the into the second half. the ball during Durham’s 9-1 win over Fleming. minutes into the game that is Durham Lords. Joselyn Henning and Josie Cic- sending Durham to the playoffs. “ We were lacking in fitness in ciarella of Durham scored one goal and Micucci also scored. a strong comeback. However, the aggression Durham the end. We were just lucky that each, their first goals in the OCAA. Head coach Vaso Vujanovic “I am always happy when we brought to the field in the first half team was shit,” she said. Michalicka, Krista Metcalf was pleased to see his team make win,” he said smiling. did not last. 38 The Chronicle October 28, 2008 SPORTS NEWS Stat Pack OCAA Men’s Basketball standings OCAA Men’s Basketball standings (West) Lords Men’s Basketball (East) Upcoming Schedule

School W L T PTS. School W L T PTS. George Brown 1 2 0 2 Fanshawe 2 0 0 4 October Oct. 29 - @ Fleming Algonquin 1 0 0 2 Mohawk 1 0 0 2 Fleming P 1 0 0 2 Niagara 1 0 0 2 November Nov. 4 - Seneca Seneca 1 0 0 2 Redeemer 0 2 0 0 Nov. 7 - @ Cambrian Centennial 0 1 0 0 Lambton 0 1 0 0 Nov. 12 - @ G. Brown La Cite 0 1 0 0 St. Clair 0 1 0 0 Nov. 21 - @ La Cite Nov. 22 - @ Algonquin Loyalist 0 1 0 0 Algoma 0 0 0 0 Nov. 29 - @ Centennial Cambrian 0 0 0 0 Humber 0 0 0 0 Georgian 0 0 0 0 Sault 0 0 0 0 December Dec. 2 - St. Lawrence St. Lawrence K 0 0 0 0 Sheridan 0 0 0 0

UOIT Men’s Hockey Upcoming Schedule OUA Men’s Hockey (Mid West) Team Leaders Nov. 7 - Lakehead Nov. 8 - Lakehead School GP W L T OTL PTS Player GP G A PTS Nov. 14 - @ Windsor York 4 3 1 0 0 6 Daniel Torres 4 2 4 6 Nov. 15 - @ Windsor Brock 4 3 1 0 0 6 Dan Dooley 4 0 2 2 Nov. 21- @ Waterloo Guelph 5 2 3 0 0 4 Michael Nelson 5 4 2 6 Nov. 22- Laurier UOIT 3 1 1 0 1 3 Mike Noyes 3 3 4 7 UOIT Women’s Hockey OUA Women’s Hockey Standings OUA Women’s Hockey Standings Upcoming Schedule Rank Team GP W L T OTL PTS Rank Team GP W L T OTL PTS. Nov. 1 - Queen’s 1 Toronto 6 5 1 0 0 10 6 York 5 2 3 0 0 4 Nov. 2 - TBA 2 Laurier 4 4 0 0 0 8 7 Windsor 6 2 4 0 0 4 Nov. 8 - @ Laurier 3 Queen’s 4 3 1 0 0 6 8 Brock 4 1 2 0 1 3 Nov. 9 - @ Waterloo 4 Guelph 3 2 0 0 1 5 9 Western 5 1 4 0 0 2 Nov. 14- York 5 Waterloo 4 2 1 0 1 5 10 UOIT 5 1 4 0 0 2 Nov. 15- Queen’s The Chronicle October 28, 2008 39 SPORTS NEWS Montreal and Memorial game T.O. split wins over Western in the other semi- By Thomas Cranston final. Chronicle Staff Going into the off-season, UOIT Ridgebacks head coach Ken Cro- The University of Toronto Var- sina remains optimistic, hoping sity Blues women’s tennis team’s the team can add a strong player streak as four-year Ontario Uni- (#1 or #2 seeding) on each team versity Athletics (OUA) champi- next season to make the Ridge- ons came to an end this year at the backs more competitive. hands of the first-place Montreal But Crosina was impressed Carabins. with his men’s and women’s teams’ The OUA tennis championship effort this year. finals were held on Oct. 17-18 at “They did fantastic. We won the University of Western Ontario more matches than we thought Tennis Centre in London, Ont. and the players trained hard.” The UOIT Ridgebacks did not As for the players he felt im- make it this year. proved the most during the year, Toronto’s men’s team would Crosina said Nick Soldera and not fall, however, defeating the de- Steph Collings both exceeded ex- fending champion York Lions 5-2 pectations. to capture the men’s OUA cham- “Nick Soldera on the men’s pionship title. The Lions lost 5-1 side did better than we thought. in the gold medal game; a surprise He trained hard in the off-season considering York was victorious and his tennis showed it. Steph the last time these two teams met Collings on the women’s team was in the regular season. stronger than we anticipated. She Toronto’s men’s team knocked won a great three-set match dur- off McMaster in the first semi- ing the season and really showed final, while York went on to beat Photo by Al Fournier improvement.” Waterloo in the other semi-final “I think the players truly en- on Oct. 17. IN MEMORIAM: Bonnie Slaughter’s fiancee Bill Crowdis and son Colton join Dur- joyed their year as did (assistant The Montreal Carabins wom- ham College President Don Lovisa and team captains for the ceremonial ball coach) Kane Easter and myself. en’s team prevailed against the toss. The women’s basketball season is dedicated to Slaughter who died in May. Playing and travelling as a team in Varsity Blues in the women’s first tennis is a fun experience for (ev- semi-final and York triumphed eryone) involved.” Ice Centre fun By Beth Lafay great place for winter activities. Chronicle Staff They are also offering free hock- ey time for students, faculty and Sharpen those blades and lace staff on Mondays and Tuesdays up those skates. from 12:45-1:45 p.m. and shinny The Campus Ice Centre is now games for $5 Monday and Tues- offering free public skating Mon- day nights from 10- 11:30 p.m. day to Friday from noon to 2 p.m. The Campus Ice Centre is cur- for students, faculty and staff for rently looking for two referees the month of October. for the men’s hockey league on When the doors opened in Sep- Sunday nights from 10 p.m. until tember of 2005, the Campus Ice midnight and pays $30 per game. Photo by Ryan Joseph Centre expected about 600,000 Experience reffing men’s hockey is people a year. With seating for 500, a plus. For more information con- ten change rooms and a licensed tact Tim Watson at tim.watson@ HE’S DETERMINED: Augusto Duquesne attempts to drive the ball past his man in the dc-uoit.ca. men’s basketball alumni game on Oct. 17. Duquesne’s team, the greens, won 69-54. bar, The Campus Ice Centre is a Greens take alumni game

By Ryan Joseph Chronicle Staff

Durham College men’s bas- ketball alumni participated in the 17th annual alumni game Oct. 17. The players were separated into two teams, the white team, and the green team. The green team led by co- player of the game Gary Oke from the class of 1996, defeated the white team 69-54. Gord Wallace from the class of 1990 won player of the game for the white team. “ It feels like I have never left,” said Wallace. After his playing ca- reer finished he was an assistant coach for seven years. Wallace says he will come back to the alumni game every year as long as he can walk. 40 The Chronicle October 28, 2008