VOLUME XXXIV, Issue 8 November ,  Police investigate threats UOIT receives By Dwayne Wynter Chronicle Staff a high Th e Durham Regional Police are investigating an incident that took place on Oct. 26 involving the Durham College Lords men’s bas- grade ketball team. According to a source, a sig- nifi cant threat was made towards By Eric Laganis a Durham College student after Chronicle Staff the team’s regular season opening game against the Centennial Colts UOIT makes the grade. in Scarborough. In a recent university re- Durham College, taking pre- port card conducted by the cautionary measures, ensured Globe and Mail, UOIT was that police as well as heightened awarded an A-plus in tech- security were present both inside nology. and around the gym before, dur- Th e report card consisted ing and after the two teams played of a comprehensive survey of one another again on Nov. 20 at more than 43,000 university the Campus Recreation Centre. students, asking them sev- “Something did occur and we eral questions about diff erent felt it was signifi cant enough to aspects of their universities, have police present,” said Gary such as quality of teaching Pitcher, director of Student Rights and student residences. and Responsibilities for Durham Th e Globe and Mail listed College/UOIT. UOIT as among fi ve universi- “We did everything we could to ties that are tops in the coun- prevent anything from occurring try in terms of technology. Ronald Bordessa, the pres- and to maintain the safety of stu- Photo by Dwayne Wynter dents and all those attending.” ident of UOIT, was ecstatic When asked whether this was a that the university received a SECURITY AND POLICE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED: campus security and Durham high grade. general threat or something more Regional Police check everyone entering the doors at a recent game between the directed towards someone in par- “It’s a real feather in the ticular, Pitcher said, Durham Lords and Centennial Colts. cap of UOIT,” he said. “It’s more specifi ed to a general Bordessa said the univer- person, rather than a group. whispers of questions and specu- Lords head coach Peter Gor- basketball games. sity has set out to be a tech- If it were we would have to have lation overwhelmed the action on don declined comment because “Safety is very important. If we nologically sophisticated cancelled the game itself. the court. of the investigation. have more information and it’s university from the begin- ”With the police cars inside After the game the Lords kept While the investigation contin- (security) needed then we will. If ning and that’s what it has and out, the metal detectors and their seats on the bench while the ues Pitcher believes they will need not, then we won’t,” he said. become. He added that stu- offi cers searching every bag and Colts made their way to the dress- to evaluate the entire situation bet- A memo was issued on the col- dents are looking for that in a purse that came in, no stone was ing room.“Th e police were going to ter before determining whether lege’s MyCampus website reassur- university. being left unturned. lead them (Durham) out of their this type of security is needed on ing students, faculty and staff their See UOIT page 3 Th ough the game was going on, dressing room,” the source said. a more regular basis during home safety is key. Preparation begins to improve campus recycling

By Tyler Ohlew At Kinkaid’s side is Fred Up- high,” said Kinkaid. “We’ve got lots a lot of waste is created within the ately act on the fi ndings. Chronicle Staff shaw, the director of Custodial of potential to make a diff erence school’s walls. Whether it be as simple as Deep within the bowels of Services at Sodexho, a contracted here.” In fact, on a daily basis, 24 large modifying the size and appear- UOIT’s Science building, three company that works alongside the While the full week’s results bins of garbage bags fi nd their way ance of the recycling containers, employees of the college’s clean- college in waste disposal. haven’t been found yet, Kinkaid into the school’s compactor. or as diffi cult as addressing a lack ing staff are hard at work fi nding a To kick the audit off , Sheppard, and Upshaw is prepared to ad- But with so much waste, of interest in recycling, they say better way to recycle. Harris and Morris sorted through dress them as quickly as possible. Kinkaid and Upshaw are positive they are prepared to tackle the is- With large cars of bagged gar- dozens of garbage bags collected that the college’s output can be sues right away. bage surrounding them, Misty from garbage around the school, I didn’t think it reduced by refi ning the recycling “We’re hoping to be able to put Sheppard, Justin Harris and Lee to separate the actual garbage program. immediate things into action that from recyclable goods. would‘ be that high,” Th e importance of the situation are going to come out of our waste Morris work their way through Upshaw said the reasoning said Kinkaid. “We’ve extends to both the environment audit,” Kinkaid said. “I think we’ve them all. got lots of potential In the coming months, Durham behind this exercise was “to de- and the school. already targeted a couple of areas College will be performing a waste termine how much of the waste to make a differ- “One [reason for the audit] is that we already know is an instant audit. Th e purpose that we’re sending to landfi lls ence here. for the benefi t of the environment. opportunity for us. will be to improve the college’s could have been recovered for Th e other is nancial.fi One of them is our offi ces.”Th e waste management. recycling.”Th e results of last Mon- Fred Upshaw We get charged by the pound majority of the faculty offi ces have With a population of more day’s process were unexpected. ’ [for pickup of wastes]. But by re- blue bins, an obvious sign of recy- than 11,000 students, the campus Fifty per cent of the contents cycling we can earn a rebate.” cling. is home to a small city’s worth of found in the garbage bags was re- Paying less and earning more is However, people are using people. cyclable. Alongside this stage, the two important, since it allows us to fur- them simply for paper. And as Deborah Kinkaid, the In a single day, 22 carts hold- toured the National Waste Ser- ther improve our waste situation, What isn’t common knowledge college’s director of Campus Ser- ing many bags of garbage are pro- vices recycling plant to make sure which will produce even more is that the college co-mingles its vices, so elegantly puts it, “Every- duced by the entire campus. Th at they were propery working in co- income. Eventually this income recyclables. Paper, tin, aluminum, body creates garbage.” means that 11 of those carts can operation with the school. can spill out into other areas of the and glass can all go in the same re- While she may be a 26-year be recycled. Once the audit is completed, school. cycling bin, as opposed to the ma- vetaran at the school, she still “I was surprised,” said Upshaw. Upshaw said he hopes to better Th e determination Upshaw jority fi nding its way to the trash. needs help when dealing with “And as I checked with some other educate students and staff to en- and Kinkaid express is almost pal- When their new systems are in such vast amounts of waste and locations, I found that 50 per cent courage better participation in the pable. place, it won’t be long before they recycling. was quite common.” recycling program. Once this round of auditing it do it all again, “and see what our “I didn’t think it would be that With such a large student body, complete, the two plan to immedi- progress is like,” Upshaw said. 2 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS World AIDS Day awareness By Svea Keegan from Nov. 23 to Dec. 7 as part of our international project get that many Canadians live in Th ird World conditions.” Chronicle Staff exchange visits,” said Irania Ledesma, admin assistant for Pride agrees. John Gravelle, the vice-president of Pride, stat- the committee. ed that the biggest priority is educating the public on HIV Dec. 1 will mark the 19th anniversary of World AIDS Day, Wrapping everything up will be a World AIDS Day dance and AIDS in order for people to make informed decisions. a day of global HIV/AIDS awareness. on Dec. 1 at the Masonic Hall at 91 Centre St. S., Oshawa. Getting rid of the stigma attached to AIDS as being a “gay Th e AIDS epidemic was fi rst discovered in the 1980s, but Th e event will start at 8 p.m. and admission is $8. Wolf Cry disease” is a message that needs to be sent out. it is believed to have spread rapidly throughout the 1970s Sound Productions will provide music until 1:30 a.m. and a “Yes, gay men are in the highest risk groups, as well as in- before it was pegged as a disease. AIDS is an acronym travenous users, but it’s actually females ages 18-24 for Acquired Immunodefi ciency Syndrome, and the [that are ranked as the highest risk group],” he said. Human Immunodefi ciency Virus, otherwise known as Richtig puts more emphasis on education. HIV, is the primary cause of AIDS. Th e virus weakens “Th e reality is that when we go into schools, youth the body’s immune system, and the body becomes un- think that it does not matter if they get infected, as able to protect itself from disease. HIV can be spread they believe that they need only take a pill,” explains through unprotected sex, unsterile needles, transfu- Richtig. “Th ey forget the stigma and discrimination, sions, from mother-to-child during regular pregnancy the loss of intimacy and employment, the eventual or from mother-to-child through breast-feeding. deterioration of health, and the death that will come AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 25 million of their disease.” people worldwide and 39.5 million are currently living But the message still does not seem to be getting with the disease. Th e epidemic has doubled since 1995 through to students. and North America accounted for 1.4 million people “No [I was not aware of World AIDS Day]. AIDS is living with AIDS at the end of 2006. Since then, there an important topic, but I’d think that with Christmas have been 43,000 new cases, and this number is on the right around the corner, the message will be falling rise. on deaf ears with people thinking about both exams National AIDS Awareness Week kicked off Nov. 26 and Christmas,” said Simon Caldwell, a second-year and runs until Nov. 30, ending with World AIDS Day on Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Specialty Dec. 1. Claudette Charron, the president of Pride DC/ student at UOIT. “Around here you have to consider UOIT, commented on how important World AIDS Day the student population, which is busy preparing for is. fi nals.” “World AIDS day is always an important thing in the Eleana Howell, a second-year Nursing student at gay community but also for the world,” she said. “It’s UOIT, also had never heard of World AIDS Day until important for us to get the right facts out about AIDS.” it was mentioned, but agrees it is important. Th e AIDS Committee of Durham Region has a “AIDS is an important issue in society and aff ects number of events lined up throughout National AIDS so many people,” she said. “I would probably attend Awareness Week and also for World AIDS Day. an event here at the school if there was one.” From Nov. 27-29, the Durham Regional HIV/AIDS Regardless of the eff orts, the AIDS committee Conference of 2007 will be taking place at the Carru- cannot make everyone aware alone with very little ther’s Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax. Th is con- help from the Canadian government. Richtig made ference will include workshops on a number of topics, a point of how the federal government has cut many ranging from the stigma attached to the disease to so- programs dedicated to protecting people from in- cial responsibility. Speakers and representatives will fection and how they plan on fi ghting back. also be featured. “On Nov. 30, there will be demonstrations in To- Fiesta Latina, a fundraising gala dinner, will be held ronto and Ottawa that will highlight the frustration on Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. to promote the commitment of those of us that are trying to save Canadians and to global enhancement of human health. A Mexican their families from going through this,” said Richtig. dinner, silent auction, live entertainment by Latin jazz “Th e federal government is clearly more interested recording artist Amanda Martinez and Mexican tradi- in lowering the national debt, cutting taxes, and be- tional dance group Grupo Folklorico Tonatiuh, as well as cash bar will be set up, as well as free food and raffl es being ing tough on crime while it sacrifi ces the lives of Canadians prizes will be available. Th is event also takes place at the featured. for votes.” Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax and tickets Th e committee believes in raising awareness and edu- World AIDS Day is dedicated to appreciating and ac- are $60. All the proceeds from this event will go towards the cating people on this escalating problem. knowledging the devastating aff ect that AIDS has on 190 AIDS Committees international project with AIDS Service “Th e reality is that people in Canada think that this countries and to support and sympathize with those who Organizations in Mexico. is a disease of the undeveloped world,” said Peter Rich- live with it. “Two delegates from Latin America will be visiting us tig, executive director of the AIDS Committee. “Th ey for- Students harness solar energy By Greg Snow sun has been hidden for a few days, the ve- Chronicle Staff hicle can also be plugged into the wall for Solar Energy Facts its energy needs. Cough, cough… Michael Mior, VP of advancements for Th at coughing is the eff ect of green- the solar car team and a third year com- house gases polluting our planet. But with • Solar energy is a technology that is being adopted by puting science student, is up for the chal- new forms of energy being explored, hope- more people every year. lenge and certainly enjoys being apart of fully congestion will be a thing of the past. • Solar energy is a clean source of power. the team. Solar cars have been in production for • Solar energy can be used to heat a house. “We do this for the challenge,” Mior said. many years now. • Solar energy is cheaper then fossil fuels. “It is lots of work but it is fun.” Most are raced in competitions around • Solar energy can be costly to implement, but will No word yet on when the solar car will the world and some just are being built for eventually pay for itself by saving you money on be 100 per cent complete, but its main goal the love and preservation of the environ- hydro. is to promote alternative forms of energy. ment. Th ey are doing this by showing how the Here on campus some may not know sun’s energy can be used to power vehicles. that a solar car is being constructed by stu- Many people are utilizing solar capability. dents in their spare time. Th ey began the being done right under our own nose. to go solar. It’s very expensive to do that From car companies to home use prod- project in 2005. Th e car will be covered in solar cells. right now, but it gets signifi cantly lower all ucts, like the solar ipod chargers, solar cells Saurabh Srivastava is a third-year nu- Th ese cells can cost over $15,000 but are the time,” Srivastava said. are being sold for many diff erent uses. clear engineering student at UOIT and the the main component on the vehicle. Some think these solar powered cars In time solar energy may be used to current president of the solar car team. Th e car also has backup batteries that can’t go fast, but that is not true. Many solar power many things we use day to day and “It’s a lot of fun and it’s a challenge,” will take over if the sun is taken out of the cars can reach speeds of over 100 km per although it is expensive, demand is rising. Srivastava said. “We do this in our spare equation by clouds. Once completed, the hour. Providing the sun is shining, these “Higher demand means cheaper prices. time and it really is fun for us.” car could cost over $125, 000. vehicles can also travel 250 to 300 km at a I think we will certainly see more people He explains that a solar vehicle harness- Th e world is arguably running low on stretch, if it is a consistent drive. using this technology over the next few es solar energy and converts it into power gas, and running into pollution problems, Th e vehicle uses signifi cantly more en- years,” Srivastava said. to operate the car. so it needs these new forms of energy now ergy if the driver does a lot of stopping and Once the car is completed the team Th e vehicle that is funded by sponsor- more than ever. accelerating. hopes to enter it in solar races, possibly ship is not 100 per cent complete, but it is “I think that eventually we will be able Now, if there was a situation where the racing against other solar vehicle teams next summer. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 3 CAMPUS NEWS She is no stranger to danger she knew she could easily excel 45 minutes in Cruise’s lap, she By Allison Bryan and yet went against the grain. “[I laughed at the joviality on camera. Chronicle Staff went into this] to possibly create Meeting Kevin Kline however, was an opportunity for me apart from the story Madison couldn’t wait to At fi ve foot four Alex Madison the standard.” share. shows no signs of weakness when As an olive-complexioned “Th e fi rst time I saw Kevin she talks about her previous works woman, Madison has dubbed [Kline] on set was when he was at performing stunts. many actors such as Rena Sofer in dressed as a woman. I was stand- On Nov. 14, Durham College Melrose Place, Jordanah Brewster, ing talking to one of the PAs and welcomed Madison in the gym to Jennifer Lopez, Th andie Newton, there was a wall of red hair and it lecture about what it’s like to work Vanessa Marcil, Roselyn Sanchez, was Kevin.” with A-list actors, perform deathly Pamela Anderson and many Her favourite stunt was in Once terrifying stunts and do so in spike more. Wait a minute. Pamela An- Upon A Time In Mexico because heels. derson? of the extent she showcased her “I’m an actor and a stunt per- “I’m multi-ethnic. So, I can be skills. If she didn’t get into stunts, son,” Madison said. made to look like anyone.” she had a back-up plan. Graduating from Chico State Being a stunt person means “My back-up plan was sub- University in northern California, taking risks and possible injury. stitute teaching,” she said with a Madison did a double major in Madison has experienced both. gleam in her eyes. physical education and theatre “I’ve had plenty of bruises.” What’s next for Madison? “I’ve arts. Her perfect job opportunity She lifts the hem of her skirt to been doing some producing and would be to combine her two expose her bruised knee. When some hosting. I had an audition loves, phys-ed and acting. actors are injured while working last week for hosting. I’ve been She then decided to do her on a fi lm, they are immediately lecturing. I had an audition to host masters in interdisciplinary arts covered. “If we get hurt on the a documentary on stunts.” Th at and phys-ed. As she was fi nishing show, we don’t pay for it. Th e pro- does not mean Madison is through up her thesis titled Safety in Stunts, duction takes care of it. We’re a with acting and doing stunt work. an opportunity knocked on her part of the SAG!” Madison, an emotionally and door. Besides, the directors take care physically strong woman, gave Madison became acquainted of their workers. In fact, the direc- advice about working in the indus- with an alumna who worked in LA tors have one thing on their mind: try as a stunt person, “What gets as a stunt person. “how are we going to make this you work is your skill set and your Th rough persistence, persever- Photo by Allison Bryan safe?” says Madison. body type.” ance and determination, Madison “We do get paid well. You’re Th is wonder woman has ad- became recognized in the indus- FLEXING FOR THE CAMERA: Alex Madison, profes- sional stuntwoman shows her strength at Durham/ getting paid to be expendable. mitted to not being good at one try. She wanted to let others know Th ey should compensate for that. thing. “Martial arts is not my forte.” her abilities, UOIT. Th ere’s a big fat paycheque that we Don’t expect to see her doing any “If they know I can do stunts have, so facing our fear is not too Jackie Chan moves any time soon. and that I could do acting it might that when people are viewing her 18 Wheels of Justice, A Man Apart, diffi cult.” Madison reminds her audience open up opportunities for me.” A genuine woman at heart, she to embrace their own fear. It’s not To get your foot in the door, you stunt reels, they are astounded at Mission Impossible II, North Hol- her fl exibility, durability, fi erce- lywood, Shoot Out, Rush Hour 2, has been humbled in the presence wimpy to have fears that can’t be need at least three Screen Actors of many A-list actors. “Will Smith overcome. Guild cards. Madison had seven. It ness and sex appeal. “People Passions, Th e Replacements, Wild, always ask, is that you doing all Wild West, Walker Texas Ranger, is great!” said Madison. “I kept on “Even the bad-ass stunt people all paid off because within a short saying ‘this is so cool,’ when I was don’t want to do everything. Th ere span of time Madison received those stunts? Yes, yes it’s me doing Once Upon A Time In Mexico, V.I.P. those stunts.” and 8 Legged Freaks. Madison has watching Will Smith on his video have been people who have died her very fi rst job as an extra and a Wild, Wild West. Antonio (Ban- doing stunts.” stunt person on V.I.P. with Pamela While she tried to get more per- worked on more than 300 movies, manent work, she was substitute however, she has fond memories deras) and Tom (Cruise) were Her family keeps her grounded. Anderson. great. It was fun to work with Pa- Her friends and family are dear to Madison laughs about where teaching. However, with her stunt of when she started. reels shown to stunt co-ordinators, “Wild, Wild West was my fi rst mela Anderson. Pam was great. her and she is happy for the con- she started and how lame her lines Jackie (Chan) was great.” tinuous support she gets. To com- were. “[My lines were] the cheesi- Madison was given opportunities big movie that I’ve ever done,” she to earn her living and stay in the said. Madison was fortunate to have fort her friends and family, she est lines ever spoken. Th e cheesi- worked closely with the likings of plays safe, advice she gives to all. est lines made for TV.” business full time. Going into stunt work wasn’t a Madison’s resume is vast. Her diffi cult decision for Madison. She Banderas, Cruise and Chan. As “Play safe - in your lives, play Madison, a down-to-earth, per- she reminisced about spending safe.” sonable young woman, admits stunt work includes Buff y, Angel, wanted an environment where UOIT gets graded Money raised for Kenya by Globe and Mail were given away, fi ve door prizes just sending money over for a Continued from Page 1 ing and technology gives students By Emily Palonen Chronicle Staff and one silent auction prize, week’s worth of food. We were more value than universities that many of which were donated by working with them, funding a Bordessa said the report card don’t integrate the two because Worlds apart, two small and members and businesses within program that will enable them to is benefi cial to UOIT because as a students can learn any time, any- the community. One highlight of have skills for a lifetime.” new university, it’s hard to recruit where, while other university stu- completely diff erent commu- nities, on opposite sides of the the evening was a toonie-toss for “I didn’t really know what to potential students. dents can only learn in the class- a Texas mickey of Crown Royal, expect of it but it turned out to “Penetrating the public is a room. Many students like the high globe, came together as one on Nov. 17. Th e One World charity which sparked the competitive be really good,” said Margaret challenge,” he said. levels of technology at UOIT. side of many who attended. Beresztan, a third-year Mechani- He said one reason the univer- “[I like it because] we get our dance was held at the Courtice Community Complex and raised While Hewer was volunteer- cal Engineering student at UOIT sity ranked so high in technology own laptops,” said Jenova Regi- ing in the slums of Shauri Yako, who attended the charity dance. is because it combines technology nold, a fi rst-year Health Science $2,000 for the Shauri Yako Com- munity Youth Support Centre in she saw fi rst-hand the devasta- She was inspired by Hewer’s ef- with teaching, meaning they in- student. She added that the level tion caused by the HIV/AIDS forts to support the women of clude technological tools, such as of technology is convenient for Kenya. Th e idea for the event came pandemic and the eff ects on Shauri Yako. “It was for a really laptops and computer software, as students who happen to miss a those infected, many of them good cause, and the fact that she much as possible in the teaching class because lecture notes are about after Megan Hewer, a fourth-year Political Science single mothers who are without actually made the eff ort to con- process. available online. the skills or means to provide tinue making a diff erence when By linking the two together, William Wagnar, a second-year major at McMaster University, returned from volunteering this for their families, according to she got home form her trip, was UOIT creates an environment in Mechanical Engineering student, Hewer. amazing.”Teresa McKenna, a which students gain the skills they likes UOIT’s technology because past summer in Nyeri, Kenya, through a Toronto-based volun- Th e money raised from the second-year Public Relations need to work with technology it gives students experience they One World dance is all going to student at Durham College and comfortably. need for the workforce. “[It] gives teer program. “I went down there and volunteered and in turn so Shauri Yako to fund a salon built a close friend of Hewer’s, was When students graduate, the real lifestyle experience,” he said. by the community centre. It will involved with the planning and technological skills they learned Wagnar added that he has talk- many people were inspired by my trip and my pictures that they teach the women technical skills promotion of the dance. here will help them to work in ed to people from other universi- to apply in the workforce so they “Overall the night was a great diff erent settings, he said. Junior ties and they haven’t been taught got excited to support the cause,” said Hewer, who was happy with can provide food and education success,” said McKenna. “Th e Groves, director of the Mobile skills they need for the workforce. for their children. community really came together Computing and IT Support Cen- Other grades UOIT received in the turnout of 110 people. In total, 140 tickets were sold “I think what was unique in this eff ort to raise money for tre, shares Bordessa’s sentiments the report card include A-minuses about this event was that we the community centre. It was a on why UOIT ranks so high in in campus atmosphere and build- at a price of $15 each. Th rough- out the evening 26 raffl e prizes were sponsoring a specifi c com- lot of hard work and planning, technology. ings and facilities, and an A in stu- munity,” said Hewer. “We weren’t but it paid off .” He said the integration of teach- dent-faculty interaction. 4 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 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] A fall break would pick students up

hectic 14-week-long fall semester. Some students go home and see Students family and friends, or pick up a few more hours at work to help with the costly tuition fees. are in need Or, consider the intense work- load fi rst-year students are walking into and how a break might help of a fall them adjust. A fall reading week would be a great opportunity to help with the adjustment to post- reading secondary education and actually enhance the fi rst-year experience. In the Nov. 6 edition of the Chronicle, Don Lovisa, vice-pres- week ident of academics at Durham It’s time for a break. College, stated that adding an Students at Durham College additional week to the semester and UOIT were skipped when would be an enormous task and Ontario post-secondary schools would require a revision for short- handed out weeklong breaks from er teaching periods. classrooms. But students are asking for a A fall reading week has been break, so why not suggest an al- an issue many students have been ternative route? By starting the se- asking about, and is something mester a week earlier or ending it both schools should consider. A a week later it would still provide break is needed for many rea- exactly the same amount of time, sons, including being a chance but with an additional week for to catch up on assignments and students to escape from the hectic homework, to study for midterms, schedule of assignments and due relief from increased stress levels dates. at school, and maybe even earn Margaret Greenley, vice-pres- some extra cash for tuition. ident of student aff airs, believes It may not seem fair but the taking a short break every so of- facts stand that Durham College ten can be a great stress reliever. and UOIT students will just have However she believes that some to wait until next semester for a students may not put the time to A reading week, as the name tests. been heard, but now it’s time to reading week. the best possible use. Seneca, Fanshawe, Fleming states, is meant to give students ad- However the time is spent, a fall put those words into actions, and “I don’t know if that (a break) ditional time to read, work on as- semester reading week is a much- give Durham College an UOIT stu- and Trent are just some of the few is the answer; depending on the colleges and universities to off er a signments and beat deadlines. But needed break for all students and dents a well-deserved break. workload going into the break stu- it’s just as important to remember should be considered by both fall semester reading week. More dents may take advantage of the than just an opportunity to catch that fi nding down time for yourself the college and university. Stu- free time by socializing and not us- is just as important for students as dents’ concerns about not having Courtney Born up on work, students need a time ing their time effi ciently,” she said. to socialize and relax during the fi nding time to study for upcoming a break in the fi rst semester have Gossip is becoming overwhelming It’s amazing how many tabloids, enter- ple do. back. Some of the stars even phone the tab- still competitive, something left over from tainment shows, and magazines thrive off Th e gossip and tabloids are starting to get loids and paparazzi before heading out. Any our pre-evolution days (if you believe in of the exploits of Hollywood stars and the too much though lately. When paparazzi are publicity is good publicity and it gets people evolution). Some people like the feeling like. Even CNN and other news networks so persistent and stalker-like that they are to pay attention. that they’re better than someone (in their have been known to fall into the trap of Hol- reportedly causing the Honestly how many personal opinion anyway) and knowing se- lywood gossip. stars to get in collisions or people would know who crets; it makes them feel like they’re special Obviously people care about the gossip physically confront them, Paris Hilton is without the or something. or the media wouldn’t be bothered with it. it’s overkill. Chris gossip of her sex tape? Or Gossip can be, and usually is, some- So why do people care about every event, Aside from that do care about Britney Spears thing secret that isn’t supposed to be pub- however big or small, in the lives of the people really need to Buttonshaw without the children and lic knowledge and can be very hurtful to stars? know everything about the strangeness? the victim. Gossip isn’t a good social trait People live vicariously through gossip, stars? Brangelina vaca- It’s not just Hollywood or habit and people should know that it is want to hear about their favourite star, or tioning in the Mediterra- gossip people are ad- probably going to hurt someone. Th ink of hear about the downfall of a star they don’t nean islands for like the third time this year dicted to; it’s the day-to-day gossip too. It it like this. Would you like it if people were like. We like hearing that they’re human and is interesting how? A lot of the gossip/star has become a major part of the workplace. gossiping about you? If the answer is no, can go through the same stuff regular peo- news is repetition of stuff they told a while Why does that gossip exist? Because we’re then don’t do it!

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle OPINION Martin Luther King Jr. had a vision and segregation of blacks wasn’t it However, racial separation is the very cess. If the Toronto school board votes in fa- During the 1950s and early 1960s, civil thing Martin Luther King Jr. marched By age 16, high school students are ex- vour of the black-centred school, the histori- rights demonstrations were taking place all against. pected to earn 16 academic credits. cal clock will be set back. over North America, fi ghting against segre- He dreamt that one day white and black According to Toronto school board fi g- Th is eff ort to increase graduation rates gation in schools. children would be able to work together ures, more than half of black males will drop and decrease failure rates is a recipe for so- Stones were thrown, racial remarks were and join hands out by the age of 16 because they cial disaster and will slander the melting pot chanted and riots broke out. as brothers and cannot meet this requirement. image that Canada has worked so hard to Th e actual segregation of the schools sisters. In the mid-1990s, the same create. proved to be a benchmark in history, mark- And while in Jenna-Lee report indicated that only nine If a white parent stood up and demand- ing what was hoped to be the end of racial some communi- per cent of black students had an ed a caucasian-centred school, riots would separation. ties there is still a Mainse average of more than 70 per cent, form in the streets, lawsuits would be creat- Yet now, decades later, parents and stu- thick line of sepa- and that there was a four-in-10 ed and ethnic groups all over North America dents are fi ghting for history to repeat itself. ration between dropout rate. would be up in arms. Debates are currently being held in To- black and white Having the fi rst eight years of So why are black-focused schools a rea- ronto, where parents and students are pe- residents — separating the two races again one’s education sheltered from diff erent sonable request? titioning the Toronto District School Board would only help draw a deeper line in the ethnicities may help pull a cloak over the Instead of a war amongst races; white for a black-focused institution. sand. racial problems Toronto is facing and focus and black parents, teachers and students Th is black-centred school would cater to Th ose in support of the black-centred black students, but how will this division should be encouraging each other to follow students from kindergarten to Grade 8, and school argue that black students are not be- prepare future generations for high school, the King’s words by working, praying and include black teachers educating students ing given enough attention in the classroom universities, the work place, grocery stores struggling together, forming “our nation into about black heritage. — contributing to their low academic suc- and walking down the street? a beautiful symphony of brotherhood.” More arts programs for students need to be produced at Durham E.P. Taylors sad excuse for a curtains, proper lighting, and for classes when not in use for I am a rabid supporter of the Criminology, Advertising, stage and lecture halls such as comfortable seats. other things, much like Wenjack arts, and I fi nd it quite unfortunate Forensics, Engineering. Th ese UA1350 or C113 do not consti- Th is venue would be perfect Th eatre, at Trent University in Pe- that even my small high school are examples of some of the out- tute proper performance places. for prominent guest speakers who terborough, whose population is of 900 students in Peterborough standing programs off ered here And it’s not sur- visit to give less than half of ours. had a decent auditorium, where at our Oshawa campus. prising, since we lectures, It would be a welcome change I performed countless times and But when one looks through have no programs along with to the much-hated UP pavilion, watched many performances the list of programs off ered at that would help providing aka the Circus Tent. over my years there. Durham and UOIT, there seems support such a Colin a place for In addition to those roles, the And even if it isn’t time to cre- to be something very important space. musicians, venue could be rented to outside ate new faculties and programs missing. Where are the arts? Where is the Boucher writers, po- organizations for various pur- directed at these kinds of inter- Our schools have a combined musical theory, ets and oth- poses, much like the ice centre ests, there should at least be a population of more than 11,000 the visual arts, the er artists to and athletic complex are now, place where current students and full-time students, not to mention dance, and the dra- showcase especially in the summer sea- community members can ex- the thousands more in part-time ma programs? Build it, and they their work to our school. sons, when our campus is largely press themselves creatively, be- studies, and we don’t even have will come. And, since our campus is des- empty. cause the arts matter in society, a half-decent performance space What our campus needs is a perate for more space, it could Th is could be a great source of and they should certainly matter or any fi ne arts programs. professional-looking stage with function as a normal lecture hall revenue. on our campus. Students deserve the same right as their neighbours in house selections mistakes and actions of others? As for the number of cars, well if there are College and UOIT to move in there? Th e “Students don’t need to live adjacent to As though that wasn’t issue enough for four students living in the same house and complaints almost sound like the ones that Durham College/UOIT.” students to worry about, some homeown- each has his or her own car some are going come from people who move in next to an Th at was the main statement of a letter to ers are saying students shouldn’t be living to end up on the street. airport and then complain about the noise. the editor in a recent edition of the Oshawa there, even the ones who legally buy houses If the students of a particular house aren’t Th ey knew it was there when they moved in Express dealing with the issue of students and share with following the City bylaws, the of- so is it really that big a shock? living off -campus. friends. fended homeowners should be Students have every right to live wher- Over the past few months the debate has Homeowners phoning the bylaw enforcement ever they want, the same as anyone else, as been a major issue for Oshawa City council, complain that gar- Chris offi ce and telling them instead of long as they follow the City bylaws of course, which has proposed a new housing bylaw. bage is out on the lumping all students in the same but that applies to everyone. Although the bylaw hasn’t been passed yet, wrong week, there Buttonshaw category and thinking they are Th e fact that the proposed bylaw only af- the City has obtained search warrants for are cars clogging bad neighbours. fects Ward 7, where the schools are located, houses in the area near the school and con- the street, etc. Durham College opened in makes it seem like the City is targeting stu- fi scated lease agreements. Th at’s not entirely 1967 and has been located at the dents specifi cally and unfairly. It looks like the City is turning on the the students’ fault. Th e fact that Oshawa same site for 40 years. UOIT opened four It’s starting to look like the City and its students of Durham College and UOIT and has bi-weekly garbage pickup is strange for years ago in 2003 and started sharing the residents no longer want Durham College telling them they can’t live off -campus. many students and they can easily lose track Durham College site. Th at means a post- and UOIT in town. Some landlords who rent houses to stu- of what week is what. secondary school has been here since the Th e schools have even started planning dents aren’t doing it legally and the students Although leaving the bags out on the area around it was just fi elds and the major- on-campus apartment-like residence build- are the ones who pay by losing their hous- boulevard for a week is defi nitely one way ity of the houses nearby came long after. ings to keep students on-campus. What’s ing. to annoy the neighbours, it could be a bit of Did the people who moved into those next, a 12-foot fence so the schools don’t Should the students suff er because of the a hint it’s the wrong week. houses not expect the students of Durham have to even be seen anymore? 6 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Holiday stress can be bleak

By Jenn Reid to face the New Year again?’” said to try and be there for them dur- Chronicle Staff Christmas Depression Facts Harvey. “New Year’s resolutions: ing the stressful holiday season. you make the same one year after Do not put unrealistic pressures ‘Tis the season. When these symptoms last longer than two weeks, it is year and you never keep it, and it’s on them, and always give them the like another year of sadness and opportunity to say no, said Har- Winter is approaching, and likely clinical depression: so are the holidays. Th is means feeling down. It just brings you vey. shopping for gifts, decorating your down more.” All too often, holiday-infl u- home and spending lots more • Feelings of sadness, apathy or melancholy For those suff ering from de- enced depression is dismissed as time with your family. To some, it’s • Not wanting to see friends pression, Harvey has some advice the “winter blahs” and is not taken a magical holiday. To others, this is • Wanting to be left alone all the time to make it through the holiday sea- seriously. People need to under- a nightmare. • Low energy son. stand the diff erence, which is People suff ering from depres- • Irregular sleep patterns: either too much sleep or “It’s okay to say no to things,” when the symptoms and feelings sion often have it harder around little to no sleep said Harvey. Limiting activities re- of depression last more than two the Christmas season. “Depres- duces the amount of stress. If you weeks. Altering your daily routine sion doesn’t just occur around the need to take part in any events that to spend more time in the sun is a holidays, it occurs all the time,” ronment, said Harvey. Being with around the holidays, or it is the you might not enjoy, Harvey sug- sure-fi re way to avoid the winter said Mary Alice Harvey, the men- family also creates the “pressure to fi rst holiday since a death, it can be gests deep breathing relaxation blahs, according to Harvey, which tal health nurse at the Campus perform”, said Harvey. Th e feelings diffi cult to handle, said Harvey. techniques and positive visualiza- is not to be confused with Seasonal Health Centre. “It’s just at Christ- of depression are overshadowed Christmas can also be a lonely tions. Aff ective Disorder, which is much mas there’s more stress and more by the need to put on a happy face time. International students who It is also important for those more serious and takes years to pressures put on someone who and act like everything is normal. are unable to travel home for the suff ering from depression to stay diagnose. suff ers from depression.” Other factors that infl uence holidays may fi nd it hard to get away from drugs and alcohol, even Despite the amount of stress Family is a large cause of the depression during the holiday sea- through the holidays alone. if it means staying home from par- brought on by the holiday season, stress and pressures. Students re- son are the amount of stress due It is not just Christmas that af- ties or events where there might it is possible to stay happy and turning home from school may to decorating, buying presents and fects depression, but sometimes be temptation. calm. Th e most important thing is fi nd themselves back in an un- other activities. Sometimes, the just the end of the year. “When If someone you know suff ers to be good to yourself, and every- healthy or unstable living envi- death of a loved one can be a trig- you end the year and it’s been a from depression, it is important thing else will be jolly. ger. If a family member had died bad year, it’s like ‘oh do I really have DC represented SA annual meeting

inside look at the responsibilities students may have beyond the By Svea Keegan of the Student Association and scope of the Student Associa- at lobby event Chronicle Staff what they are working on. Ac- tion,” said Fraser McArthur, pres- cording to the news release, the ident of the Student Association. By Ryan Chalmers for changes as it pertains to them. Th e Student Association an- fi nal budget for the year will be “I really hope that students take Chronicle Staff Th e two main issues discussed nual general meeting will take voted on and fi nalized. As well, this opportunity to come out and at the conference were the renewal place on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. in new bylaws will be discussed. get involved with how their Stu- Student Association president of the Millennium scholarship and room C113. “Some members of the ad- dent Association is run.” Fraser McArthur represented Dur- setting up easier access to funds Th is meeting will give stu- ministration will be on hand as To vote on the budget, stu- ham College and UOIT at the an- for post-secondary transfers. dents an opportunity to get an well to answer any questions dents must bring identifi cation. nual lobby conference in Ottawa “Th e Millennium scholarship from Nov 12 to Nov. 17 to address has been in place for a decade key issues facing students. now,” said McArthur. “For Dur- Th e conference is for the Cana- ham College and UOIT, there was dian alliance student association about $3 to $3.5 million given to to meet with members of the fed- students last year. It should be eral government to discuss issues continued if not increased for up- regarding their schools and lobby coming years.” Whitby library to host tree lighting and hot chocolate, but more im- By Tyler Ohlew portantly, donations are accepted Chronicle Staff and encouraged. Th e event begins at 6 p.m. and It’s diffi cult to pinpoint exactly ends two hours later. Th ere will be when the Christmas season be- plenty of entertainment suitable gins. But this November 30, Whit- for everyone and, of course, carols by Central Library hopes to start will be sung. it off with a fl ash of lights at their Starting off the Christmas sea- annual Tree Lighting. son is never better with Santa Th ose attending will be able to Claus at your side, so come wash indulge themselves with cookies the city in red and green light. DC honours renowned artist ramaix died last week. Deramaix By Allison Bryan was also a machine shop techni- Chronicle Staff cian retiree from the Whitby cam- pus. Th e fl ags were fl own at half- His love for working with plas- mast last week for John Deramaix, ticine was evident as he meticu- an artist who was well-known at lously sculpted his fi gurines on the Whitby and Oshawa campus- campus to support the United es for his plasticine artwork. De- Way campaign. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 7 CAMPUS NEWS Achieve healthy relationships

By Svea Keegan ing”. Chronicle Staff “We all have gut feelings,” she said. “It’s all about trusting what A relaxed and open group of 20 you already know … A lot of us students and adults participated know what is unhealthy but don’t in the Unhealthy Relationship actually know what is healthy.” Trap seminar that took place in An exercise was included where the Women’s Resource Centre on participants would draw a healthy Nov. 21. or unhealthy situation out of a Cate Gibson, a professional box and then share their opinions speaker, author and executive for and discuss what they thought it Powerful Journey Consultants, meant. It provided perspective on led the seminar. Gibson has been certain situations and feelings of speaking since 1990 and mentions those in healthy/unhealthy rela- why the speaking at the seminar tionships and, in turn, participants on unhealthy relationships was learned more about the feelings important to her.“When I was in and why it happens. school, this wasn’t something Gibson focused primarily on [people] talked about,” she said. self-refl ection. She believes that Turning on some upbeat mu- coming to accept oneself and pri- sic, Gibson got the participants oritizing what criteria one looks for dancing and stretching as a relax- in a partner is the key to a healthy ation method before starting in on relationship. discussion. “If you keep doing what you’re Names and goals for the eve- doing, you’ll keep getting what ning were introduced to kick off you’re getting,” she said. the discussion. Some of the main She handed out a number goals people had mentioned were of handouts, including outlines to gain knowledge from the semi- for healthy and unhealthy rela- nar, refl ect on their situations, to tionships and a safety plan to fi nd out what a unhealthy relation- leave an abusive relationship. ship is, some unhealthy signs to be “[When the relationship escalates able to look for in relationships, to] physical abuse, it’s the most as well as validation in their situ- dangerous time to leave,” she said. ations. “Make sure you have a concrete Photo by Svea Keegan Gibson stressed the serious- plan and don’t take it lightly.” ness of following your intuition in Readings called “A Smart Per- VIOLENCE-FREE: Director of the Women’s Resource Centre, Allison Hector-Alexander relationships and of “reality check- son Knows” and “Someone Who and Cate Gibson, professional speaker, help promote healthy relationships. Cares” wrapped up the seminar. TKE’s heels are made for walking “We think it is a really good cause,” said Th e Women’s Centre, which opened in Hector-Alexander has also seen an in- By Amy England Adam Lipchitz, TKE president. “As a male the fall, is a safe haven for women and of- crease in the number of women who have Chronicle Staff fraternity it is important that we fi ght for fers counseling, information and support been stalked by their partners. According One of the male fraternities from UOIT gender equality and take responsibility as for women who have been abused. to Statistic Canada 61 per cent of Canadian with the support of the Women’s Centre men for the role we need play in fi ghting to Th e United Nations declared in 1993 women have experienced stalking. will walk in women’s shoes to help raise stop violence against women.” that violence against women can include “We want to raise awareness and have awareness and money for Violence Against TKE has been a growing fraternity on physical, sexual or psychological abuse, or people speak out on this issue,” said Hector- Women Month. campus since it was fi rst founded by Ron threats of those acts. Alexander. She is pleased to see that more On Nov. 29, men from Tau Kappa Ep- Jalenski, from the University of Ontario In- According to Statistics Canada, 7 per men are taking interest in this cause. silon (TKE) are hosting an event, Walk a stitute of Technology in October of 2004. cent of women in Ontario have experi- “Th e goal is to raise awareness and all Mile in Her Shoes. Men from the fraternity “It is so important that we have men enced some form of spousal assault over the money will be donated to the Women’s will wear high heel shoes, and walk around involved, since the majority of violence the last fi ve years. Centre,” said Lipchitz. campus campaigning to stop violence against women is perpetrated by them,” “People do not report as much as they For more information contact Adam against women. Th e event will start off in said Allison Hector-Alexander, director of should, that is a big reason why the stats are Lipchitz at [email protected]. the UA west atrium at 2 p.m. the Women’s Centre. so low,” said Hector-Alexander.

STATS ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Clothelines help

These are statistics on Canadian women who reported violence in a current or previous spousal relationship in the past fi ve years. abused women Th is was their opportunity to share By Emily Palonen information with each other.” • 81 per cent have reported being punched, shoved or Chronicle Staff grabbed. Originating in Cape Cod, Massa- Meet at the clotheslines to stop chusetts in 1990, the clothesline proj- • 61 per cent were threatened to be hit. violence against women. ect has become a vehicle for women Th e clotheslines project, in which aff ected by violence to express their • 44 per cent reported having something thrown at them. everyone is welcome to sign T-shirts emotions by decorating a T-shirt, pegged to a clothesline, is increasing and allow others to pledge against • 38 per cent were beaten or choked. awareness of the impact of violence violence. against women and giving a greater Everyone is welcome to come • 36 per cent were slapped. presence to the Women’s Centre on down and sign the T-shirts, share a campus. story of empowerment and make a • 27 per cent were kicked, hit or bitten. “It signifi es back when the women contribution to show commitment would get to talk to each other while to stop violence against women, she • 16 per cent were sexually assaulted. they hung laundry outside,” said Al- said. lison Hector-Alexander, Women’s Th e clothesline set up Nov. 21 and 28 in the South Wing and Nov. 22 and Courtesy of the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics. Centre co-ordinator. “It was the time when women 29 in the UA east Atrium. would talk over fences about the vio- Come down and take a stand lence and abuse they were victims of. against violence against women. 8 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Th e jolly history and culture of Santa Claus

By Eric Laganis Chronicle Staff Did you know? Ho ho ho! Christmas is just a month away, which means children all over the world will be waiting anxiously to • Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas, a fourth receive presents from Santa Claus century Christian bishop from Myra in modern-day on Christmas morning. Turkey. But the legend of Santa Claus is not just based on the things we normally associate with Christ- • Santa is known by many names in different mas, such as Christmas trees, can- countries, such as Father Christmas in Britain, Pere dy canes and presents. It is based Noel in France and Father Frost in Russia. on a real life Christian fi gure, St. Nicholas. • The legend behind Santa as a gift-bringer St. Nicholas was a bishop from dates back to Germanic folklore when children would Myra (present day Turkey) during leave food in their shoes by the chimney and the god the fourth century. Odin would replace the food with gifts and candy. Th e legend of Santa Claus grew Photo by Emily Palonen from Saint Nicholas’s generosity to • The tradition of leaving food in shoes came the poor. to North America thanks to Dutch immigrants who Th e gift he is most famous for th SANTA CLAUS PARADE: Santa was being pulled by all was when he gave dowries to the settled in New Amsterdam (New York City) in the 17 his reindeer throughout the streets of Toronto at the an- three daughters of a Christian century. nual parade. man. Th e modern-day version of Santa grew out of Germanic folk- lore. Before Germany became tianity, the fi gure of Odin in the Christmas Present in A Christmas Christianized, the Germanic peo- folklore was replaced with St. Nich- Carol. olas and over time, the tradition In France, he is called Pere Christmas has ple held a winter festival each year called Yule where children would of fi lling boots with straw would Noel. He is characterized as hav- fi ll their boots with carrots and evolve into the hanging of stock- ing a red hooded robe and carries straw and place them by the chim- ings by the fi replace when the tra- gifts in a basket. ney for the fl ying horse of the god dition came to North America. In Russia, he is called Ded Mo- Santa is referred to by many roz, or Father Frost. Ded Moroz fi nally arrived Odin, Sleipnir, to eat. the streets to catch a glimpse of In return, Odin would place names in diff erent countries. brings presents to children in per- In Britain, he is called Father son during New Year celebrations the man in red. candy or gifts in the boots. In this At the crowded intersection of folklore, Odin is depicted as an Christmas. Originally, Father and places them under the New Santa was Christmas was depicted as a Year tree. He is characterized as Queen and Yonge, thousands re- old man with a beard, similar to served their spot on the sidewalk Santa. bearded man in a green robe and having a red coat and boots and a was portrayed as the Ghost of long, white beard. early and anxiously waited with Once Germany adopted Chris- the main cold toes, red noses, a cup of cof- fee in their right hand and their children with their letters for Santa attraction on the left. Sanity for the holidays Finally the music came into than last-minute Christmas shop- thetic appeal, layout, line-ups and range at 2 p.m. and police offi cers By Allison Bryan made sure the roads were clear as Chronicle Staff ping.. music can ruin a shopper’s expe- Mariete Pacheco, a retail mer- rience during the Christmas sea- By Emily Palonen the fi rst group of clowns skipped Chronicle Staff around the corner, throwing It’s that time of year again. chandising analyst at Canadian son.” candy to the crowd. A couple of Christmas! Th e streets are busier, Tire says, Christmas time is the Pacheco wants to drive home It’s the most wonderful time of jolly clowns chanted, “When I say the malls are jammed and the time that can make or break a a few important shopping tips to the year, and the only time of the Merry, you say Christmas! Merry!” store line-ups are atrocious. Noth- store’s reputation. each customer this shopping sea- year when upside-down clowns, “Christmas!” hollered the crowd. ing tests that virtue patience more “If a store is not careful, it’s aes- son to avoid the last-minute slim thousands of marching feet, Mick- Following the countless groups pickings and line-ups. ey and Minnie Mouse, Mother “Dress comfortably . . . leave of clowns, clowns and more Goose, and not to mention Mr. and clowns were 25 marching bands the children at home. Cranky kids Mrs. Claus and the elves come to- makes cranky parents. Expect from across the province and 25 gether for an afternoon of holiday fl oats as well. Among them were to stay in a lineup for a long time. cheer. Don’t expect fast food service at the classic fl oats and familiar faces It was defi nitely beginning to like Cliff ord the big red dog, Bar- a mall. And fi nally, try to get your look a lot like Christmas in down- shopping done early because then bie, Mr. Potato Head, and Franklin town Toronto on Sunday, Nov. 18, the turtle. Blinky, the retired po- you can disregard anything I’ve as the 103-year-old Santa Claus said just now.” lice car, made an appearance be- Parade tradition began at noon ing pulled on a trailer. with thousands of people lining Whitby welcomed ol’ Saint Nick last week

is found parading himself across dren are welcome, and both can By Tyler Ohlew the country. And come Dec. 1, he expect to walk away with more Chronicle Staff makes his stop in Whitby. than their fair share of candy Th e parade starts at the corner canes. Even before Christmas Eve, of Dundas and Brock Street, and Food and toy donations will be Santa Claus is a busy man. will fi nish at the Rotary Centen- accepted by the Durham Region- Th roughout November and nial Park. al Police before, during and after December, Jolly Old Saint Nick As usual, both adults and chil- the event. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 9 CAMPUS NEWS Don’t drown in debt are meeting with over 170 mem- ment should focus on subsidizing with students is that there is way Th e fi nancial offi ce at school is By Chelayne Pascoe bers of parliament this month to tuition. too much stuff on credit,” says more than willing to deal with stu- Chronicle Staff put forward their issues with Ca- “Th ey (the government) should Macdonald. dents who need help budgeting. nadian post-secondary debt. try to make it easier for students to “Students really need a solid Macdonald said money man- “Ring,ring ring” “Today, students in Canada are succeed rather than having us pay plan.” agement should be taught as early For some post-secondary stu- confronted with increasing costs off debt for the remainder of our Jenn Sipe, a second-year music as high school so that students can dents, this soon will not be the of life.” business management student, budget for the future. friendly noise of friends or family post-secondary education, they In the meantime, with tuition also thinks budgeting is an impor- “I think that students need to calling, but a sound they’d rather are burdened with increasing debt fees up 3.2 per cent, post-second- tant tool to getting rid of student budget the last year high school,” not hear with the calls of credit or and in some ary students need to cut costs if debt. says Macdonald government student loan collec- cases are faced with the harsh they want to minimize their debt. “It is defi nitely a good idea and “Th ere should be a mandatory tors. reality that they may never be able First-year journalism student it’s a lot easier than throwing stuff class for grade 12 students that Post-secondary students be- to pursue a Brady Doyle believes budgeting is together at the last minute.” teaches fi nancial management. ware. higher education,” says Zach a good idea for students, but said Second-year English major stu- Some students are not thinking You might be facing a hefty Churchhill, National Director of he just hasn’t got a chance to do it dent Tristan Brine knows he is go- about school before they start post and stressful future post-graduate CASA in a press release. himself. ing to owe a lot of money from his secondary.” debt. “It is essential that we address “I’ve never had a budget for post-secondary education. By the Student year budget sheets are According to a fact sheet by these issues and discuss well- those kind of things,” says Doyle. end of his post-secondary educa- available at the fi nancial aid offi ce, Statistics Canada, undergraduate thought-out and achievable so- “It would be a smart thing to do tion at Trent he will be in debt by and representatives are available tuition fees went up by almost 300 lutions with the Government of though, especially since I spend so as much as $36,000. to meet and help students with per cent between 1990 and 2005. Canada on behalf of post-second- much money.” He is on a plan with a student their budgeting plans. Th e study also shows that on ary students and their families.” Lynn Macdonald, a fi nancial line of credit through his bank, Without a solid budget, you average a bachelors degree gradu- Second-year mechanical en- aid representative on campus, said which allows himself to pay a cer- may be looking ahead to a long fu- ate in Ontario with student debt gineer student Predam Pejouyan spending is a serious issue. tain amount each month towards ture of debt and telephone calls. will owe $22,800 to all sources at UOIT agrees that the govern- “Th e biggest problem that I see his future debt. while college graduates will owe about $14,500. Ashley Milner, a second-year nuclear engineering student at UOIT, said high tuition fees kept her from where she wanted to go for her post-secondary education. “I don’t think tuition should be as high as it is because most people can’t aff ord it and it puts restraints on where they go,” says Milner. “I was originally planning on going to another university, but I just simply couldn’t aff ord it.” Recently, the Canadian Al- liance of Student Associations (CASA) as well as many student leaders across Canada have taken steps to address this problem. Th ey

Volkswagen donates car to Durham College By Svea Keegan Chronicle Staff

Owasco VW and Volkswa- gen Canada donated a 2007 Volkswagen Passat to the Skills Training Centre of Dur- ham College on Nov. 21. Th e vehicle is loaded with the most up-to-date automo- tive technology and will be used in teaching. Th e Passat includes a computer-con- trolled engine, as well as fuel management, braking, steer- ing, electrical, driveline and comfort systems that will be taught to students. “On behalf of Durham College, I would like to thank Volkswagen Canada and Owasco VW for their gener- ous gift,” dean of the School of Applied Sciences, Appren- ticeship, Skilled Trades and Technology, Marj Rempel, said in a news release. “Th is gift will provide students with practical learning opportuni- ties and experience in using the latest technology, allow- ing them to gain confi dence in their skills and better pre- paring them for the future.” 10 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Success Matters By Greg Snow Chronicle Staff

A new program for fi rst-year students is in development and hopes to debut next September. Th e Success Matters program is aiming to show students an eas- ier method to make the transition from high school to post-second- ary education by providing them with people skills and life skills. Th ese skills will in the end help students both academically and in their chosen career paths. Th e course will be a full credit 42-hour program that will teach students what seem like simple methods of not only identifying their individual learning styles but also show them how to put those styles to use. Katherine Fledderus, Learning Strategy Adviser, is quite proud of the program that is being devel- oped because these methods have helped her identify her own learn- ing style. “Before I tested myself I thought I was a visual learner but it turns out I am an auditory learner,” Fled- derus said. “What I do now, know- ing that, is record myself and what Photo by Robert McNab I want to write about and then listen to it later and start writing. PLACE TO HELP YOU LIVE WELL: Employee Colin Dempster poses in front of the new facility on campus. Something that took me days be- fore takes hours now.” By simply planning out your days in advance, colour co-ordi- nating your schedules or setting aside time to read your notes ev- Live well with the Campus ery night, students can be more organized and feel more prepared for their studies and daily life. “ Th e content that is covered in courses in post-secondary must Recreation & Wellness Centre be ‘learned’ and not memorized in order for the student to be success- their workout. many people in there.” fore booking. ful in the workforce,” Fledderus By Robert McNab Th ere is also the matter of stu- Service says the tours will con- You can visit www.campusrec- Chronicle Staff said. “High school courses can be dents not knowing how to operate tinue to happen, and that they are reationcentre.com to fi ll out the passed by last-minute memoriza- the equipment and not under- necessary. facility request form. tion in order to achieve a diploma standing gym etiquette. “We have to show people what Arsenault, a member of the If you’re a student and want but the information has not been “Th e facilities are great, amaz- we have here,” he said. Lords baseball team, wondered somewhere to workout, you don’t truly learned and the consequenc- ing really, but there are too many Service adds that “one or two if there could be varsity-specifi c have to travel far. es for this type of strategy do not people who don’t know what employees are always on the hours for athletes only. Th e Campus Recreation and impact the student as much as it they’re doing and don’t know how fl oor” at the Flex Centre and a per- Service dismissed that idea. Wellness Centre has much to of- will in post-secondary.” to use the machines properly,” said sonal trainer is also on hand if any- “Th at wouldn’t be fair. Everyone fer and there’s not much that you Since the learning strategy pro- second-year Public Relations stu- one needs to learn how to use the is equal as far as I’m concerned. can’t do once inside the gym, also gram came to life students have dent Gord Robertson. equipment. Th at would just cause a whole new known as Flex Centre. already benefi ted from access to “I’ve also seen people in there If Flex users are looking for set of problems,” he said. If you haven’t been to the such support. Th is support was working out with their shirts off , more privacy, they can book a stu- Service says if there are any CRWC yet and are interested, you benefi cial because it was a course and that’s not right.” dio. complaints about people using can go on a tour of the facilities. of action that some students need- First-year Sports Management Th ere is a catch though. equipment improperly, or any “Th ere are tours going on all ed in order to gain a new outlook student Mike Arsenault agrees. You may only book a studio if other concerns, that they should the time,” said facility supervisor on life and studies. “I feel that some people are you have an academic-related rea- notify him or any staff that’s on Quado Service. “When I started here it was on endangering their surroundings. son (research, projects, etc.) and hand. Some Flex users have criticized contract and now we have an- People are behaving recklessly in are pre-approved by the Student “Nothing’s been brought to my the number of tours that come other learning strategy adviser be- there. I also think those tours are Association. attention, but if there is anything through, however, claiming that cause it was such a success. It was pointless. Maybe they could have Th ere is also a facility request to report, I encourage people to let they’re being disturbed during a success because there is a large them at night when there aren’t as form that must be completed be- me or the staff know,” he said. student need for support like this,” said Fledderus. Th e success matters course is not concrete, yet. A committee is using professors’ and students’ advice, which will help them prop- Improvements planned erly aim the course in the direction it is most needed. increase of students with disabili- further improve the facilities in- lows for a smoother transition With hopes that the program By Emily Palonen ties there is a specifi c need for clude expansion of the support from high school to post-second- will be piloted in September, the Chronicle Staff this support system to expand. system. ary education. committee is open to suggestions. “I’ve been in the fi eld since “We really want to do more Also, as a result of an increase Th ey believe this program will be a Th e Centre for Students with 1990. I’ve seen huge changes,” organized transition work with in numbers of students with dis- success for the school and its new Disabilities has plans to further said Lyons, who began working students,” she said. “A more for- abilities attending UOIT, the cen- students. improve the learner support sys- at the centre six years ago. “By mal transition program to help tre has implemented online exam “I think that as long as the pro- tem for students by expanding the time I came on here the de- students to get ready in the sum- registration, which has proved to gram is delivered in such a way program support. velopment of the services and mer.” be successful. that students understand not only Linda Lyons, a disability ad- the understanding was really Getting used to the campus, “Online registration for exams how important it is but that they viser at the centre, said the pro- quite good already.” seeing where their classes are will expand to UOIT and Durham are learning life-long skills it will gram in place is very supportive According to Lyons, plans to and meeting with professors, al- College students.” help them and they will be happy of students, however due to the they took it.” The Chronicle October 27, 2007 11 CAMPUS NEWS Walk a block in the shoes of the police

assist the offi cer if need be. He also Justice, invited Lovisa for the ride By Brandon Terry had to sign liability papers in case along because of his role at DC. Chronicle Staff he was injured in the night. Th ey felt it would be a good idea “I was just very impressed with for him to understand the com- Oshawa has a darker side, a the police department. Th ey really munity he works in. side that many don’t see except worked together as team.” Street racing and breaking and the long arm of the law. Some- During the ride Lovisa was al- entering were some of the scenes times the police show individu- lowed to accompany the offi cers Lovisa was allowed to view. At one als that side, Don Lovisa has now to a crime scene if the offi cers point when he was sitting in the seen that side. believed it was safe, “I felt safe the police car, the offi cer had to run On Oct 11, constable David whole time. Offi cer Conforti was after a suspect on foot but had to Conforti of the seventeenth divi- great.” leave Lovisa in the car. sion took Durham College’s Vice- Th e two talked for a large por- “At times it felt a little awkward. President of Academics out for tion of the night. Lovisa says Con- I was just sitting there thinking, a ride-along through central and forti was helpful when explain- what do I do?” southern Oshawa from 7 p.m. un- ing what was happening and he He has a new-found respect til 1 a.m., to see law enforcement learned a lot about proper proce- for the police and their patience. though the eyes of the police. “You dure. “Every situation they’re in, they know the expression walk a mile in “He was very open and respect- have to write out reports in tripli- another man’s shoes? Well I guess ful of the situations,” said Lovisa. cate and enter them into diff erent I walked a block,” said Lovisa. Th e ride-along program isn’t computers.”Overall Lovisa enjoyed Before the ride took place, Lo- something that anyone can sign his experience, but feels the police visa had to receive orientation for up for. It is usually done for offi cers position isn’t really for him. “Not a his own protection. Always listen in training to get real world expe- career I would choose, but I’m glad to the police offi cer, be prepared to rience. Stephanie Ball, Dean of someone has.” Student creates Mac Popper transfer systems like MSN or Skype because the By Brandon Terry person doesn’t have to be on someone’s contact list. Also, since the system isn’t used over the internet Chronicle Staff the fi le transfer is faster. UOIT student Aaron Tait has created a new Currently the application is only available business that will allow Mac computers to have a for Mac’s new operating system OSX Leopard. better, faster, and easier fi le transferring system. “In February, we plan to have it available for all Th e application is named Popper. It will allow computers,” says Tait. two computers on the same network to transfer fi les With the help of Chris Forbes, a second-year with just a few clicks. When both Mac computers Electrical Engineering student at UOIT and Tait’s Photo by Brandon Terry are on a network either wireless or hardwire, both web developer, www.phinetech.com is already up will open Popper, choose the appropriate computer and running. from a sidebar on the right hand side of the screen, WALKING A BLOCK IN THE POLICE’S SHOES: Don Lo- “Th ere are very talented students here at the then click and drag the fi le to begin the transfer. visa, Durham college vice-president of Academics went schools that I can’t wait to work with,” said Tait. along for a patrol ride with the Durham Region Police. Th e application will be better than previous fi le Prepare for winter driving immensely with traction. By Chris Buttonshaw Emergency kits should be in Chronicle Staff vehicles all year but they are even more important during the win- Most people hate to admit it, ter. Th e emergency kits should but winter is about to begin and include a snowbrush, ice scraper, with it comes the snow and ice. fi rst aid kit, fl ares, aluminum blan- Drivers can do many things to pre- kets, fl ashlights, water, non-perish- pare their vehicles for the winter. able foods, warm clothing, traction Th e Canadian Automobile As- mats, and battery jump cables. sociation (CAA) recommends Th is might seem like a lot of that drivers start getting their ve- items, but emergencies can come hicles ready now before the snow in many forms and it is better to arrives and to make sure they have be prepared and not need the kit an emergency kit in their trunk. than to need it and not have it. Going to a mechanic for a Drivers can substitute certain maintenance check is something items in the emergency kit. Th e CAA highly recommends. Th e me- aluminum blanket can be re- chanic should check the vehicle’s placed by a regular blanket, and belts and hoses, fl uid levels, tire the vehicle’s weather mats can be and tire treads, the battery, and used as traction mats. wiper blades to make sure they are “Having a sandbag in your ve- working properly. hicle is a good idea in case you “We get approximately 5,000 get stuck and need traction,” said calls a day during the winter Zdancewicz. “But the extra weight months in southern Ontario,” said doesn’t help keep you from skid- Edyta Zdancewicz, CAA spokes- ding. People in big vehicles think person. “Th at number jumps to that they’re safer, but that’s a false 8,000 a day during storms. Most sense of security.” are because of dead batteries.” Drivers should remember to CAA also suggests that drivers drive defensively and according to keep their vehicle’s gas tank near the weather. Vehicles don’t handle full because condensation can as well in the winter. While that’s form inside the tank and cause the obvious, some drivers seem to for- fuel line to freeze. Th ey should also get that fact. Drive safe and arrive buy snow tires because they help alive and fi ne. 12 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS 19th Annual World AIDS Day Dec. 1 out condoms at the event, By Svea Keegan and who doesn’t need con- Chronicle Staff doms?” Gravelle says they don’t With World AIDS Day have any fundraising pro- coming up on Dec. 1, Pride motions planned for World DC/UOIT has a few things AIDS Day, but that more in store for this important fundraising will take place time of year. in the second semester. Saturday, Dec. 1 will th According to the World mark the 19 anniversary AIDS Day website, 190 of World AIDS Day and countries around the Pride has a few plans to world participate in World raise awareness. AIDS Day each year. The “We’re working with the focus of World AIDS Day Positive Space campaign,” is to raise awareness about said John Gravelle, the the disease as well as the Photo by Courtney Born vice-president of Pride. people who live with it. “We’re going to be hand- Gravelle believes that peo- ADVERTISING PUB GETS RETRO: Students from the Advertising program break out ing out safe-sex kits.” The ple need to educate them- the platforms and bell-bottoms at EP Taylor’s. The theme was the ‘60s to ‘90s era, or Positive Space campaign selves about the epidemic disco-fever to ripped Levi’s. promotes equality for all since it could happen to individuals. anyone. These kits include a con- “A lot of the mainstream dom, lubricant, instruc- people don’t (know about tions on how to make a it) because of the nega- dental dam using a con- tive association with HIV; Advertising pub warps dom, and there will also how it’s a gay disease and be pamphlets on HIV and it only affects gay men and AIDS, and information on promiscuous people,” he the risks. said. “They think it doesn’t As for events, Pride does affect them and that’s peo- back to a groovier time not yet have anything ple’s biggest downfall.” planned for World AIDS Gravelle also believes Th e party started at 9 p.m. and “Th e music really made the Day. They are juggling a By Courtney Born that information on HIV/ Chronicle Staff didn’t stop until the early hours of night. It was diff erent than regu- few ideas - having a bake AIDS should be used to the morning. lar pub nights. Everyone knew the sale and movie night with educate people at very a Th e mashed potato, the twist songs and were singing all night a film on the epidemic young age. Dancing to the oldies and get- and shaking your groove thing, long,” said Kolar. borrowed from the AIDS “You need to be educat- the music was better than ever Th e dance fl oor was sectioned Committee of Durham ting groovy on the dance fl oor, ed to be able to make in- everyone was doing the time warp with classic hits and unforgettable off for the under-19 crowd but it Region. Gravelle says that formed decisions,” he said. oldies. Crowd pleasers included didn’t stop the dancers from mov- if they do plan an event it back and dressed up in outra- “If they know about it then geous costumes from the ‘60s to Th riller, the Love is Gone and re- ing down to the stage and taking will more than likely be there won’t be any stigma mixes of such classics as I Want to over. held off-campus. ‘90s at the advertising class’s pub attached to it. It’s the hu- night Nov. 20. Dance With Somebody by Whit- Th roughout the night every- “A lot of people won’t go man fear that we’re afraid ney Houston. one was energized and didn’t stop (on-campus), because Students were encouraged to of things we don’t know. If come wearing leg warmers, bell- Alex Kolar, a second-year Ad- moving their feet until the doors (they think) it’s gay,” says we know about them there vertising student, danced the night were closed and time warped back Gravelle. “We’ll be handing bottoms or platform shoes, and so st won’t be any fear.” they did. Everything from a disco away to her favourite songs from to the 21 century. diva to Michael Jackson was there. the past and present. St. John Ambulance holds courses at Oshawa campus

By Chris Buttonshaw vide two-day courses on cam- who need the new CPR train- Chronicle Staff pus Nov. 24 and 25, Dec. 1 and 2 ing,” said Tina Basque, St. John in room UA3140. Th ey will also Ambulance’s Oshawa branch St. John Ambulance is com- hold a class on Dec. 8 and 9 in manager. “It’s a great course for ing to Durham College and room JW202. Th e training will anyone in emergency services UOIT. be taught from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or people who want in-depth Th e not-for-profi t emergen- Th e comprehensive training fi rst aid training.” cy training group had been in will include fi rst aid, cardiopul- Th e program, which is the talks with Durham College and monary resuscitation (CPR), most in-depth training avail- UOIT’s Faculty Association to and automated external defi - able without a prerequisite is set up some on-campus courses, brillator training. It will teach the over-subscribed in St. John Am- but the talks fell through when skills and knowledge needed for bulance’s regular schedule. Th e the Faculty Association decided any First Aid emergency in the cost to take the course is $135 it was no longer interested in workplace or in a public setting. but students who pre-register holding the events. Training will cover emergencies with St. John Ambulance and But through co-ordination such as bleeding, burns, poi- show their student ID will pay with the SA, St. John Ambulance sons, bites, multiple casualties, $125. All students are welcome will be holding courses at Dur- priority assessment, etc. to take the course. For more in- ham’s Oshawa campus. “Th e course is ideal for nurs- formation call the local St. John St. John Ambulance will pro- ing or pre-medicine students Ambulance branch. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 13 CAMPUS NEWS Casual sex, serious concerns

“If there’s feelings involved by tre on campus. months and manage it as often as had sex. one party and not the other then it “Colleges and universities have possible,” Saul said. “People don’t Th e site makes it clear to read- B y Vanessa Reidt should be avoided.” the reputation that students are realize how easy it is. It’s not as ers that the irresponsible choices Chronicle Staff According to the Society of Ob- engaging and experiencing sex, scary as you might think.” you make now, will aff ect your stetricians and Gynaecologists of and we would be naïve to say that When people walk into a Sex- health and your partners health in It can be dangerous, continu- Canada, 41 per cent of males aged it doesn’t happen.” ual Health Centre, those are the the long run. ous and break people’s hearts. It 15 to 17 and 39 per cent of those When having casual sex it’s people who are taking control of Th e campus Sexual Health is something that has become aged 18 to 19 reported having their sexual situation, said Saul. Centre off ers STI testing right on more common with teenagers and more than one sexual partner. For “People need to be informed campus that is all confi dential. It young adults in recent years. More If you’re having females in the study, 29 per cent of and educated about sex. A lot of can be as quick as 20 minutes. Th e and more people are experienc- 15 to 17 year olds and 31 per cent casual‘ sex, you people on campus are coming into centre also off ers several types of ing it, not even knowing what they of those aged 18 to 19 reported the centre who may think they are contraceptives, such as female and are potentially getting themselves should be test- having more than one sexual part- pregnant and some who actually male condoms. into. Casual sex. ner. ed every three are pregnant,” she said. “Casual sex is dangerous. It may It can mean many diff erent “I think it’s basically stupid,” Also, according to the Society of be right for some people, but not things. Sleeping with several part- months. said Kirsten Midgley, who’s in her Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, for others,” said Kristan Marcotte, ners, having diff erent types of sex- second year of Graphic design at 44 per cent of sexually active adults in the Biology program at UOIT. ual activity with several partners, Alexandra Saul Durham. “Th ere are a lot of diff er- ’ aged from 20 to 24 reported having “STD’s are so common and can be and doing all these things outside ent STDs and it can be really un- sex without a condom, compared spread so easily.” of a romantic relationship. Th ese healthy and unsafe.” important to know your partner’s with 33 per cent of those aged 18 Students need to be aware and types of actions can be dangerous Casual sex can be safe if people sexual history. You also need to to 19 and 22 per cent of those aged educated about having a casual without the right precautions. make the right decisions. know their health, as well as your 15 to 17. sex lifestyle so they can make bet- “Casual sex is fi ne provided “Whatever decision students own. To be safe, getting frequent Of young people who reported ter choices. Better safe than sorry. no one gets hurt out of the whole are going to make, I have the in- Sexually Transmitted Infection that they had sex with multiple “Wear protection if you don’t ordeal,” said Kyle McCulloch, for- formation to keep you safe about testing is vital. partners within the past year, ap- know your partner, and the thought mer Police Foundations student at it,” said Alexandra Saul, director of “If you are having casual sex, proximately three in 10 had not of you being protected will make Durham College. the Sexual Health Resource Cen- you should be tested every three used a condom the last time they sex more enjoyable,” said Saul. Confi dential STI tests available on campus By Vanessa Reidt Regular STI testing can be done non-judgmental. Th e test takes “People don’t realize how easy through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 Chronicle Staff at the Sexual Health Resource about 20 minutes long, and is also it is. It’s not as scary as you might p.m. Centre right on campus by book- covered by OHIP. Results can be think,” said Alexandra Soul, direc- For more information contact You can always feel safe on ing an appointment by telephone. ready within two weeks, although tor of the centre. 905-721-3037, or visit www.cam- campus. Th e centre is confi dential, free and some do taking longer. Th e centre is open Monday pus.shrc.ca 14 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Innovation is for the teachers a team on campus dedicated to and receive help developing web- classrooms. Secure Exam is one ing course; they purchased addi- By Brandon Terry helping teachers help students. sites and designing courses and of these technologies. A quiz that tional training and learning tools Chronicle Staff learning objects. a teacher posts through WebCT, or modules from Blackboard, the Th e centre wasn’t widely used A few of these modules include secure exam will only allow the company that previously owned Th ey tutor the tutors. in its fi rst year. However, when how to recognize plagiarism with student’s laptop to view the quiz. WebCT. Th e Innovation Centre has UOIT began distributing laptops new digital resources, how to re- Th ey can’t access anything else, When teachers or faculty re- been around for eight years and to faculty the centre’s workload spond to aggressive behaviour in like MSN or Facebook. It freezes ceive their evaluations from stu- was created to off er staff training skyrocketed, he said. the classroom and how to teach the computer to the quiz and re- dents, some of the answers are to staff . It’s primary objective is to Since the two schools have ad- with WebCT. leases it after the quiz has been delivered to the centre to evaluate teach professors about new learn- opted WebCT, teachers and fac- “We don’t pretend to know submitted. whether or not additional coach- ing tools and provide some tech ulty can give students their grades more than the faculty, they have Staff like Hinton, were trained ing is in order. support with programs such as online. If a teacher has an idea for degrees,” says on WebCT in a fi ve-day training Although the program doesn’t WebCT Vista. WebCT and needs some assis- Hinton. course, taught by WebCT creators directly aff ect students, “we’re in- Chris Hinton, director of the tance implementing it, then they WebCT off ers new technologies and programmers. Th ey didn’t terested in their views. Th ey are Innovation Centre for over four can go to the Innovation Centre teachers can try out and adapt for stop their learning after the train- our clients,” says Hinton. years, says he’s pleased there is Students Detroit rock city for DC want more By Chelayne Pascoe Chronicle Staff breast Th ey’re rocking it again. Students and Faculty of the cancer Music Business Management program of Durham College got to experience the history of music support through the Music Business pro- gram trip to Detroit and Cleveland early on this month. Th e trip, which has been off ered By Emily Palonen annually for the last seven years, Chronicle Staff took students and faculty over the border to experience Motown his- A group of UOIT third- tory at the Hitsville USA in Detroit year Registered Nursing stu- and then to Cleveland to visit the dents have identifi ed a lack Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. of social support for women First stop for the students and with breast cancer in Dur- staff , who boarded their bus at 6 ham Region and they want a.m. on Nov. 1, was to Berry Gordy students to help change the Jr’s home and recording studio, situation. which is now known as the Hits- Deb Hele, Jennifer Ste- ville USA Motown Museum. phenson, Weronika Lecho- Tony Sutherland, a teacher in wicz and Kate Whelan be- the Music Business Management lieve it is important to focus program, says the Motown mu- on community support for seum teaches MBM students a lot women with breast cancer. about that time in music. Hearth Place Cancer Sup- “When they get there they get port Centre is the only sup- to learn how so much can be done port centre in Durham Re- with so little,” says Sutherland. Photo by Chelayne Pascoe gion, located in downtown Th e Motown museum exhibit Oshawa. With the constant included a history of Motown mu- ROCKING OUT: Students and faculty of the music business management pro- growth of Durham Region, sic and a tour of the historic Mo- gram set off to learn the greatest of the rock ’n’ roll world. one support centre does town recording studio. not suffi ce the need for so- Marni Th ornton, another fac- Th e next stop for students and items of music history, including agreed that the trip gives the fac- cial support for women with ulty member who has been on the faculty the next day was Cleveland, hand-written lyrics and costumes ulty and students a good bonding breast cancer, according to trip twice, was excited to see how where students got to experience that famous artists wore in some experience.“ It’s a chance to see the students. much the Motown museum ex- several exhibits from the Rock and performances,“It really motivates students outside of class and get to “Social support for women plains about music. Roll Hall of Fame. students,” says Th ornton. know them in a more person-to- with breast cancer from other “It was a very important era,” Th ornton and Sutherland “Th ey get to see how music re- person way,” says Th ornton. women with breast cancer is says Th ornton. agreed that the Hall of fame was a ally evolved.” “For the most part it is just a educational and improves “It really helps students under- great opportunity for students to Beyond the learning experi- great overall experience for stu- the quality of life of these stand how far the music can go.” see in person some of the classic ence, Sutherland and Th ornton dents.” women,” said Stephenson. While breast cancer peer support groups may not im- prove the outcome, they do Health department creates awareness have a positive infl uence on the quality of life and have By Chris Jones phone numbers to rehabilitation use, it’s 44 per cent. Th e per cent that can help people of all ages. proven to reduce anxiety for Chronicle Staff offi ces in Durham Region. of Grade 12 using painkillers is at Th ey have a department for breast cancer patients and “Th ese websites help people 20 per cent, which is a big issue. gambling problems, tobacco, their families. Last week, the Durham Re- with bad drug and alcohol habits. According to the American drinking and driving, and many “Counselling, stress re- gion Health Department raised Our main focus is to help trou- Gastroenterological Association, other categories that fi t a wide lieving activities, social and awareness over drug and alcohol bled teens,” said Becky Harper, a abusing the use of painkillers can variety of individuals. emotional support should be use in Durham Region, setting representative from the Durham cause stomach pains, internal On Nov. 21, the Durham Youth readily available to women up displays all across Durham Youth Drug Awareness Commit- bleeding, and ulcers. Drug Awareness Committee from the north Durham area,” Region. tee. “We set up displays in most Th e Durham Region Health hosted an event at the Ajax com- said Hele. Th e drugs of concern: mari- schools and public places (in Department provides informa- munity Centre. It’s called the ulti- Th e students ask that if juana and alcohol. What is to be the Durham Region) to promote tion to parents to help them no- mate mix-off , with young people you feel that this is an issue, done about them? Inform par- awareness about the subject and tice if their adolescent is under preparing a non-alcoholic drink please write to your MPP and ents, teachers, and young people to give guidance to youths.” the infl uence of drugs. and being judged on presenta- make your voice heard. of the danger of drugs and alco- Th e 2007 Ontario Student “We want to show kids what tion and taste. “Th e community needs hol at an early age. Drug Use Survey came out re- can happen to you when you do “It’s a little thing we’re trying to to advocate for this change,” Th e health department has set cently. It shows 83 per cent of certain drugs,” said Harper. get youths involved in and learn said Whelan. “Th e people of up a website, called Pathways to Grade 12 students have tried al- Th eir main concern is youths, about how drugs and alcohol can Durham have the power to Get Help, with many links and cohol at least once. For marijuana but they have other departments be harmful,” said Harper. make this happen.” The Chronicle November 27, 2007 15 CAMPUS NEWS Swab safety and how-to tips face cloth, being careful to clean the outer ear only.” Th e ear Th e consequences of ear infec- tions and injuries can be tempo- rary or permanent, depending on canal can the severity of the damage. Th e most common form of damage is hearing loss. “Th e inner ear is shaped like a actually be canal with bends and twists with many intricate features that facili- tate the transmission of sound. In damaged addition, there are hair-like struc- tures called cilia, which assist in transmitting sound,” said Gravel. “Frequent use of Q-tips can result by Q-Tips in damage to the cilia and result in loss of sound transmission, there- By Amy Gohr by decreasing our hearing.” Chronicle Staff According to eMedicineHealth, excessive ear cleaning can lead to Th ey’re safe, fl exible and hy- a condition called swimmer’s ear gienic, and have countless uses (otitis externa). “Th e skin lining the in the home, including baby care, ear canal and outer ear serves as a health care, beauty care, pet care barrier against infection from bac- or crafts. teria and fungi. What most people tend to over- Th e ear is protected against in- look on their cartons, however, is fection because the lining is slight- the warning label: “Do not insert ly acidic. Th e lining is also a physi- in ear canal.” cal barrier that protects against Cotton swabs, better known as excessive moisture.” Q-Tips (the “Q” stands for quality), Any break in the ear’s skin lin- have been around for decades. ing can lead to infection, allow- Inventor Leo Gerstenzang devel- ing bacteria or fungi to invade the oped the swabs in 1923, originally outer ear. naming the product Baby Gays. Th is barrier can break and lead Most people do not understand to infection when you attempt to why earwax is good, and how the clean your ears with cotton swabs body is designed to dispose of it. or other objects inserted in the ear, Th e problem with using Q-tips such as hairpins or toothpicks. for cleaning ears is that it’s redun- “Q-tip use can result in damage dant. to the canal walls due to inadver- “Like an oven, the ear is self- tent scraping during use, result- cleaning in that it goes through a Photo by Amy Gohr ing in infl ammation which can cycle in which dirt and debris are prevent the natural cleaning cycle eventually worked out of the ear KEEP THEM OUT: Regular Q-Tip users should be aware of the possible damaging from taking place and encourage along with earwax and pushed to effects that cleaning your ears can cause. When it comes to your ears the rule of infection,” said Gravel. “Infl am- the outer surface of the ear, where thumb is “nothing bigger than your elbow.” Possible damages include hearing loss, mation or infection could lead to it can be cleaned away by a cloth,” scarring and facial paralysis. swelling, adding pressure to facial said Lisa Gravel, a registered prac- nerves that could ultimately result tical nurse from the Pembroke Re- in Bell’s palsy (temporary or per- gional Hospital. “Th at being said, ear where it is visible and may eas- Using a swab will remove only or injury to the eardrum. In severe manent facial paralysis).” this process takes a few weeks to ily be wiped away. If there is too a portion of the wax, visible on the cases, eardrum perforations may With all the damage cotton occur.” much wax or the wax is too thick, removed swab, while pushing the require surgery to repair. swabs can cause to the ear, it’s as- Our bodies protect, lubricate the natural fl ow can be restored majority of the wax further into “Th e rule of thumb is never to tounding to see how many people and clean our ear canals by creat- with eardrops that thin the wax. the ear canal. When a cotton swab put anything in your ear bigger refuse to adhere to the warning ing a slow-fl owing river of earwax. Cotton swabs are absolutely un- is introduced into the ear, it can than your elbow,” said Gravel. “Th e labels. Hairs within the ear canal move necessary. Th ey can also be harm- cause infection in the ear canal, in- manner in which we should be “My advice,” said Gravel, “is to the wax out to the surface of the ful. jury to the skin lining the ear canal, cleaning our ears is with a damp let the ears clean themselves.” Great gift ideas at Vendor’s Alley! By Jenna-Lee Mainse Chronicle Staff

Students who are too busy with end of semester exams and term papers this Christmas season may not need to look for gifts much far- ther than the South Wing hallway. Great gift ideas such as books, jewelry, belt buckles, fl ags and posters can be found for sale every week in Vendor’s Alley. Each week, small vendors set up shop in hope of appealing to the desires and wallets of those passing by. Students should check their MyCampus e-mail accounts weekly for a list of the current week’s vendors. 16 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Muslims want Game systems for understanding rent at Tuck Shop By Brandon Terry When a student hands over their stu- Chronicle Staff dent card they can take back a game con- sole, one controller and one game. Sit down, relax and plug in the game If more controllers are needed, then Raising awareness about console: the Tuck Shop lets students rent more student cards are required. Th e rent- out. als do not have a specifi c return time or Last year Durham College’s Tuck Shop late fees. in the Student Centre began allowing Th e store bought the systems with a fast-growing religion students to rent Playstation 2, Xbox and money donated to them by the Student when it comes back from being repaired, Association and Student Centre. Since students asked for it the store delivered. “Terrorists don’t represent the religion… an Xbox 360 for free. By Dwayne Wynter It’s a sin to go around starting wars. Th ings Chronicle Staff are interpreted wrong. Th ere was no such thing as a bomb when the Qur’an was re- Persecuted. Judged. Scrutinized. Hated. vealed.” Zahn said. DC’s blackjack dealing classes Some Muslims could feel that way. “Suicide is a sin. Being a suicide bomber By Brandon Terry eight-hour classes at a cost of $618. Th e Take for instance the recent story of doesn’t change that.” Chronicle Staff class will teach students how to deal faster Maher Arar. Th e 37-year-old, Syrian born Noor agrees. without fl ipping cards over, handling cash Canadian Engineer, for nearly one year was “Don’t judge Islam based on the actions Hit, stand, double down and split could and chips on the table and how to catch brutally tortured and humiliated after be- of others,” he said. be some of the key phrases in your profes- cheaters or thieves during the game. ing falsely detained and imprisoned by the Questions like who is Allah or Islam’s sion as a blackjack dealer. Th e skills can Th e class can be applied for in the regis- U.S. view of woman lead to false conclusions. now be learned here in DC’s continuing trar’s offi ce or online. In January, the class Believing incorrectly Arar had links to “To say Allah and God is like saying hel- education classes. will also be held in night classes for an en- Al Qaeda, they arrested him at John F. Ken- lo and bonjour. People think it’s a diff erent Since the Great Blue Heron Casino tire semester. nedy Airport and kept him in solitary con- God but it’s not. And Muslims do not hate opened 11 years ago, there has been a Dave West, mentor for the class and an fi nement for two weeks. Christians,” Zahn said. great demand for blackjack dealers. Janis employee of the Great Blue Heron, says Rather than deport him back to Can- Here in Canada, the role of the woman is Carter, program offi cer for the blackjack the course has an approximate 80 per cent ada, his home, he was sent back to Sryia, whatever she would like to have. However, course, says the classes are always full. employment rate, which he attributes to a country known for torturing suspected the role of a Muslim woman is under much “People are discovering the employ- “90-95 per cent hands-on training“ and criminals. debate from most of Western Civilization. ment opportunities,” says Carter. practise, practise.” Unfairly, Muslims, and the religion of Some believe these women are living in Th e course is held 10 months a year All the other professors are also em- Islam, have become the face of terrorism, an oppressed and unequal environment. and holds 18 students. It’s a three-week ployees of the Great Blue Heron, including radicalism and oppression. “Muslim women are not oppressed,” course; 40 hours a week are broken into Rhonda Burrows and Shane Swinson. Th e Crusades, Ku Klux Klan, the People’s Zahn said. Temple cult during the 1970s and David Ko- “Th ey aren’t forced. Nuns have to cover resh during the early 1990s have all killed, themselves and there’s no problem, why tortured and ruined thousands of lives in not?” he added. the name of Christianity, yet Christians Sheikh Ahmad Shehab, president of have never had to defend their faith nor Um-Al-Qurra Islamic School and 2006 win- have they been misunderstood in the same ner of the Human Rights Award of Canada way Muslims and Islam are today because believes the same. of the actions of some radicals Muslims. “Islam will always have critics. Many Adam Yusuf Zahn, a 25-year-old Dur- people are ignorant about the teaching of ham College student, believes the reasons Islam. Th eir Bible is the media and televi- are deeper than they appear. sions, but the highest value (praise) for Zahn believes the media doesn’t nec- woman is in Islam. We cherish the woman, essarily take the time to properly inform as she’s the source of goodness and tran- themselves about the religion, and is re- quility. Th ose who are abusing the women sponsible for much of the wrong informa- are not a part of Islam,” Shehab said. tion that is sent out. Interaction between genders in Islam Omar Noor, is the President of the Mus- also has its limitations and boundaries, for lim Student Association for the University example, a unmarried Muslim man and of Ontario Institute of Technology/Durham woman cannot be secluded alone with College and a third-year Radiation Science one another, in order to prevent anything student. He feels the same way. believed to be sinful from taking place, like “Th e media is the main thing. People fl irting or sex in the most extreme of cir- are afraid and don’t give it a chance,” Noor cumstances. said. “Attraction with the two genders is a “It’s hard for people to keep an open reality, it does exist. But this (limited in- mind. When they’re accustomed to a cer- teraction) is done to protect that man and tain way of life, anything else is seen as woman. Relationships are becoming dis- wrong,” he said. posable,” Shehab said. “Islam is looked down upon and disliked Th e idea of polygamy in Islam also raises by many world leaders because it’s the only concern. Here, it’s illegal and seen as im- religion which, in Muslim countries, has its moral. own laws,” Zahn said. However, living in a country where Th ough religions like Christianity and nearly 40 per cent of all marriages end in Judaism have laws written in their Holy divorce, it’s hard for Western Civilization to books, they’re not necessarily implement- judge and say what is and isn’t appropriate ed in the same fashion as those in Islamic Zahn said. countries. “Th e reason why you can have more For example, some of the Ten Com- than one (up to four) is to help widowed mandments are followed, most notable women,” he said. “Th ou shall not kill,” but the remaining com- “Diff erent from what people think, the mandments are not. woman has the fi rst choice, yes or no. It’s “All other people of the world, besides not arranged,” Shehab said. Muslims, in these countries abide by gov- “In Islam the man needs to support his ernment imposed, man-made laws. Th is is wife by Allah’s word. If he has more than the reason why Islam is looked down upon one wife, he must support them all equally. and made to look so bad by the media, be- He can’t show favourtism. It would be a dif- cause Muslims won’t conform to the man- fi cult life to live,” Zahn said. made laws of this world and as a result of Whether those on the outside agree this, certain people may feel like they have with the beliefs among Muslims in Islam is less power,” Zahn said. not the point. With continuous terrorist attacks around “We don’t have to blend in. It’s OK to be the world, the constant portrayal of Mus- diff erent in Islam,” Shehab said. lims and Islam is that of barbaric tyrants. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 17 CAMPUS NEWS UOIT Dance Academy a success four in various styles, but her fa- vourites are jazz and musical the- UOIT’s atre. “Th e highlight of my week is Sunday,” she said, “when I get to dance team dance and forget about everything else in the world.” Ryan is now in third year of has been the Health Science program. But when she fi rst started at UOIT, she and her friend Candice MacDou- a huge hit gall, who teaches at a local dance studio, were desperate to get in contact with other dancers. Un- since ‘05 fortunately, the school didn’t off er By Ingrid Saravia any dance lessons and the closest Chronicle Staff alternative was cheerleading, said Th e dance studio is large and Ryan. bright. Th e fl oor is sleek, wood- Ryan and MacDougall decided en and a bit slippery, one wall is to start the dance team in the last painted a vibrant shade of orange half of 2005. while another is covered ceiling to Th e idea was a hit. Th is year fl oor, in mirrors. they auditioned around 60 people. Th e room is normally spacious Th e choreographers taught the enough, but today it’s a tight fi t. hopefuls two routines in diff erent All 41 members of the UOIT dance styles and then picked 41 Dance Academy don’t normally people, including six male dancers, practise at the same time. Th ey according to how confi dent and are split into two diff erent groups comfortable the person looked in and practice for two hours each on performing. Sunday nights, one group right af- Th e group is divided into two ter the other. divisions. Photo by Ingrid Saravia However, today’s practise is One is the open dance group, special. All the dancers are gath- which concentrates on jazz, mod- ered around the room trying to de- UOIT DANCE ACADEMY MEMBERS: All 41 members of the university dance team ern and point dance - the chore- cide whether or not they are going pose for the camera in the campus studio where they practise Sunday nights in two ographers are Austin Patterson to host a competition on campus. separate groups because of the size of the area they work in. and Mallory Ryan. Th e second is “Th e athletic complex is fi n- a hip-hop group and the choreog- ished and it looks amazing,” said raphers are Candice MacDougall Th e SA estimates that hosting a Th ere are over 100 students on sion. Seventeen universities com- and Mike Opoku. Mallory Ryan, president of the competition on campus will cost their mailing list who participate pete in the UDC, and three of the UOIT Dance Academy. “It would Th e team is really focused and around $10,000 in order to rent in the events. male dancers in the UOIT Dance dedicated. Although competition be a great opportunity to show it the gym, get proper staging, light- Th e UOIT Dance Academy is Company received special awards off to other schools.” won’t start until March, they want- ing and hire the judges. fairly new, it was created only two for their performance. ed to get a head start and begin to Th e Student Association has Th e dancers are working hard and a half years ago however they Prior to moving to Oshawa, been very supportive, said Ryan. practise in October. All members to raise the money. Th ey held a have tasted success. Ryan lived in Milton where she are also required to sign a contract Th ey will contribute fi nancially bake sale, the graffi ti pub night and In last year’s University Dance danced at a studio called Dance and help the team get sponsors stating that they will be available are enlisting businesses, friends Challenge, both teams came in Elite owned by Marnie Palmer. during March. within the community. and neighbors to sponsor them. fi rst place in their respective divi- She began dancing at the age of Music can be an excellent way to express your inner passion and talent

lege, is not only part of one the biggest Dhol Johnny Khalsi, a famous Dhol Player who Music from groups in the world, Dhol Foundations, but has been playing for over 20 years. he is also a part of Sohni Gubro Punjab De “Just having an opportunity to have a dance team in Mississauga. class with him was a dream come true,” said Bhangra has Rahul never thought he would be play- Rahul. ing the dhol. But when a friend told him to Speaking about his most embarrassing watch a video on Dhol Foundations, called moment, he recalled the time he got a call become one Big Drum, Small World, it opened a new to perform last minute at a wedding recep- chapter in his life. tion. As soon as he put the phone down he While watching the video he recalls be- remembers rushing to the show to fi nd that Humber College ing mesmerized. “I had never seen anything he had left his thilli and dagga (Sticks used like this, nor had I physically touched it, but to play the Dhol with) at home. By this time student’s passion I wanted to play it,” said Rahul. the DJ had just introduced him on stage. With his friends encouragement he “I walked out, and turned the table to- signed up for dhol classes. Now, three years wards the DJ and complimented him, and in his life later, he said it is one of the best decisions he asked him to warm the crowd up before I has ever made. join in,” says Rahul. By Jaspinder Kaur Jassal Rahul became part of the Sohni By this time the DJ had caught his drift, Chronicle Staff Gubro dance team while watching the and understood that rahul was trying to stall dancers practise. “I tried copying these guys. for time. “I told the DJ that I lived 10 minutes Photo provided by Rahul Singh “No matter what mood I’m in, I can get Th ey saw me and asked me to come join in,” from here, and if he could cover the crowd lost in it,” says Udhvir Rahul Singh in regards he said. for 20 minutes, it would be awesome.” to playing his dhol and his passion for Bhan- Since becoming a member of both these He agreed and this event went on to DHOLIE: ABOVE, Rahul Singh gra. groups he has been able to perform along- become one of Rahul’s most memorable plays the Dohl at a wedding re- side a number of famous Punjabi artists, shows ever. Th e dhol is a double- sided barrel drum ception while family members traditionally played to the Punjabi dance such as the legendary Malkit Singh, who Ra- Many young talented individuals don’t form, Bhangra. It has been around for many hul said is one of his favourite performers. get the opportunity that rahul did but he be- dance alongside him. years and is an important instrument in the Although his teachers have played a lieves that if they continue at it, it will even- Punjabi culture. huge part in infl uencing Rahul to go further, tually pay off . choose something diff erent, just get out Rahul Singh, a student at Humber Col- he praised his teacher Jitender Saund and “I express myself musically. Others may there,” he said. 18 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Helping students butt out Leave the Pack Behind helps students quit smoking

By Andrew Dalrymple she said. Chronicle Staff Wade Verdiel, a fi rst-year pow- ering engineering student at the It rots your teeth, makes your Whitby campus also feels the ef- breath stink and in time can kill fects of his habit. you. “I can’t run long distances for It aff ects the heart, the lungs, a long time or whenever I do any the mouth and many more criti- kind of cardio, I run out of breath cal organs needed for survival. fast,” he said. Th ere is no arguing that smok- Verdiel has been a smoker for ing can severely harm a person’s three years and just like Wood, he health. Not only does it aff ect the does plan on quitting. smoker, but it aff ects others too. “I can’t remember why I start- Second-hand smoke increas- ed smoking, but I do want to quit,” es the risk of heart disease by 25 he said with a smirk. “When I do to 30 per cent and cancer by 20 to quit, I’ll probably do it with the 30 per cent. Second-hand smoke help of the gum.” also kills over 1,000 Canadians a Nowadays, smokers can do year. numerous things to help them Whenever a smoker inhales quit. tobacco, six toxins are present: Th ere’s the gum, the patch and tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, zyban. Th e campus drugstore, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide Lovell Drugs, off ers both nicor- and benzene. ette and nicoderm for students. Carbon dioxide prevents red Hotlines are also another so- blood cells from delivering oxy- lution. gen to tissues, causing signifi cant In direct connection with damage to the heart and brain. the Canadian Cancer Society, Benzene is declared a Group 1 the Smoker’s Hotline is great for carcinogen and it is heavily linked those trying to quit. to leukemia. It can also harm a Th e person attempting to quit person just by being exposed to can call the hotline for moral it. support, advice and general in- Th e good news for students on formation. You can also give the campus who smoke is that there hotline your telephone number is an organization called Leave with your address, and every so the Pack Behind that is raising often the hotline will mail you student awareness about smok- booklets. ing. Photo by Andrew Dalrymple When you fi rst quit smoking, “Leave the Pack Behind was HAVING A SMOKE: Students outside the C-wing enjoy a smoke containing chemicals the Smoker’s Hotline will call created in 2000 by researchers and carcinogens that can cause serious health problems like heart and lung disease. your house every day to see how at Brock University,” says Leave you’re doing. Eventually the calls the Pack Behind member at Dur- on smoking, quitting, and infor- smoke exposure, assist smokers “I’ve been smoking since Grade become weekly, then bi-weekly ham College and UOIT, Catherine mation on smoking policies,” with reduction or help them stop, 9 and I do want to quit,” says Leah and so forth. Hunter. “Since it was created, the Hunter said. and demoralizing the tobacco in- Wood, a pharmaceuticals stu- It’s never too late to stop program has been introduced to Because of its success, Leave dustry’s messages,” says Hunter. dents at Durham. “ I know it can smoking, especially for young over 22 post-secondary campuses the Pack Behind has gained noto- Giving up cigarettes is diffi cult. kill, I guess I just gave in to peer adults like Wood and Verdiel. across Ontario.” riety as the best practice for con- It takes lot of motivation and will pressure.” With Leave the Pack Behind Some of the schools include trolling tobacco in young adults. power. It takes so much eff ort to Wood has been smoking for and the Smoker’s Hotline, stu- Loyalist College, McMaster Uni- Th e Leave the Pack Behind quit, non-smokers wonder why fi ve years and she feels some ef- dents on campus can get great versity and the University of West- website has 60,000 visitors over people start in the fi rst place. fects from smoking. support in their struggle to kick ern Ontario. the course of a school year. Th e promising thing is a lot “I just have a little cough, but as the habit. “Th e program is designed to “Our man goals are to protect people want to quit. It’s just a mat- time goes on and I keep on smok- After all, it’s better to be safe provide students with resources non-smokers from second-hand ter of taking action. ing, I know it will only get worse,” than sorry. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 19 CAMPUS NEWS Finding a way to cope with ASD on having ASD, held a pop quiz to what program he or she has cho- also staff and faculty, depending proximately 800 Durham College By Emily Palonen encourage audience participation. sen and the specifi c eff ects of the on what the students need, to get and UOIT students with disabili- Chronicle Staff He went over the visual signs of disability, according to Lyons. the services and supports co-or- ties have self-identifi ed with the someone with ASD- avoiding eye “Th e really overriding thing al- dinated, so that they can have the centre. Autism Spectrum Disorder contact, slow lumbering walk and ways is to understand everyone is best opportunity to participate in Th ese numbers are increasing (ASD) is no laughing matter. poor posture due to low muscle an individual and you’re dealing the entire academic environment,” across Ontario. Th ere are 70,000 However, Daniel Share-Strom, tone. He also discussed how peo- with what that person feels they said Lyons. people in Ontario with ASD and, fi rst-year UOIT Gaming Develop- ple with ASD are chronically tired, according to Autism Ontario, 1 ment and Entrepreneurship stu- are forgetful, have diffi culty orga- in 165 people have some form of dent and comedic public speaker, nizing and planning and are often Facts About ASD ASD, based on recent Canadian seems to think otherwise. anxious. studies. On Nov. 19, which just happens While there are many chal- With a growing need to support to be his birthday, Share-Strom lenges that go along with having • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of students with disabilities, for the delivered a highly informative ASD, there are also many positive the most common developmental disabili- fi rst time this year Durham Col- and entertaining presentation on aspects, including logical thinking ties. lege is off ering a two-year program Autism Spectrum Disorder and patterns, high levels of intelligence, called Community Integration how teachers and staff members in many cases being very success- • One in 165 people have some form of ASD. through Co-operative Education at Durham College and UOIT can ful in specifi c areas of interest. And (CICE). better support their students with in Share-Strom’s case, hilarious. According to Lynn Connaty, special needs. While Share-Strom off ered • There are 70,000 people in Ontario with program co-ordinator for CICE, Share-Strom was diagnosed plenty of valuable information on ASD. the program has had a positive with Aspergers (a form of ASD) at the physical and mental challeng- response. “For this year we inter- age 10. During his hour-long pre- es that result from ASD, fully un- • Autism is a developmental neurological dis- viewed 35 people for 21 spots,” said sentation he drew upon personal derstanding the disorder is not an order, not a mental illness. Connaty. Students choose an area experiences, factual information easy task by any means, even for of interest and have three regular and several humorous anecdotes professionals in the fi eld. Share- • The cause of autism is unknown, but has courses modifi ed to their needs, as and talked about how to identify, Strom was diagnosed with seven been linked to biological or neurological dif- well as a seminar course and basic prevent and remove learning bar- diff erent disorders before being ferences in the brain and genetics. computer literacy course. riers for students with the disor- diagnosed with Aspergers. Educational assistants work der. “No two people are the same,” alongside the students to off er “You just have to laugh at said Linda Lyons, a disability ad- support in class and some addi- yourself,” said Share-Strom, refer- viser at the Centre for Students need in their environment. You Challenges and strengths in the tional tutoring is off ered outside ring to his natural talent for pub- with Disabilities. “Th ere certainly don’t assume anything,” said Ly- particular program are discussed, class time. Th e program will be lic speaking. His theory proved are some expected challenges like ons. “Th e student has to be a very, as well the best way to ensure suc- off ered next year as it has proven to be successful, as he educated problems with abstract informa- very active part of the process.” cess for the student based on indi- to be very successful and 20 stu- and amused the full community tion, social skills, organizational So what, exactly, does this vidual needs. dents will be accepted, according room in the Gordon Willey Build- diffi culties.” She said it also varies process involve? When prospec- “Both our college and universi- to Connaty. ing. Th ere were approximately 45 depending on the life skills they tive students are accepted at the ty staff are very, very supportive of It is because of programs like people present. have learned and whether they are college or university they have to students with disabilities, and dis- this one that students with disabili- “I want to help dispel ignorance,” living in residence or at home with contact the centre and set up an abilities services are doing what- ties can feel more comfortable and said Share-Strom, noting that lack family support. appointment. ever they can to be of assistance,” confi dent pursuing a post-second- of information is the main reason Th ere are diff erent levels and An updated assessment is re- said Lyons. ary education. behind learning barriers, not bad ranges of disability, said Lyons. Th e quired, which disability advisers According to Lyons there has Share-Strom said that his expe- parenting or laziness. impact of disability is extremely go over with students to learn their been a large increase of students rience at UOIT has been a good Share-Strom, who said he is not individual depending on the skills specifi c needs. with disabilities and also an in- one so far and everyone has been an expert on ASD but an expert and experience of the student, “We work with the student and crease in the degree of needs. Ap- very supportive. Durham Regional Police always Making seeking volunteers to help out friends

By Chelayne Pascoe at UOIT Chronicle Staff Volunteering By Courtney Born Chronicle Staff Help make a diff erence in your Criteria community. UOIT-Durham Best Buddies Durham Region Police Servic- program is creating friendships es has more than 400 volunteers and making a diff erence in the in various areas of the police orga- According to the community. nization and is always looking for Durham Regional Po- Dedicated to helping young more. lice website, criteria people in the community with in- Susan Shetler, co-ordinator of for people wishing to tellectual disabilities, the best bud- the volunteer program, says it is volunteer is as fol- dies program are looking for stu- easy for volunteers to sign up. lows: dents who is interested in meeting By a quick visit to the Durham new people and willing to make a Regional Police website at www. • You must be at diff erence in someone’s life. drps.ca, interested volunteers can least 17. Erin Riley, a third-year Health look at the volunteer benefi ts, Sciences student at UOIT and the qualifi cations, and where to pick coordinator of Best Buddies, says up an application. • Have no pending HELPING HAND: Kelly Laing (right) is a student volun- criminal matters the program is based not on the Volunteers have several activi- teer from Laurentian University. numbers of volunteers, but the ties to choose from, including vol- before the courts. dedication of the individuals. unteer events, placements, and a “We are looking for quality not Stephan Bosco, a fi rst-year Po- cars and doors at the Oshawa Cen- choice of programs, including the • Have no criminal quantity in the volunteers,” said lice Foundations student at Dur- tre, and during the road watching puppet patrol and road-watching record for which Riley. “It’s not a big commitment, ham, has been a volunteer for the program, has checked speeds of program. just spending time talking to each DRP since June. heavy traffi c and checked licence a pardon was not “Generally it is a way to give other over the phone, internet and Bosco says it is a great career plates for stolen vehicles. issued. back to the community,” says getting together with your buddy choice for people interested in po- But besides furthering his ca- Shetler. “Of course ,for those who twice a month for movies or an licing. reer, said Bosco, it is a time to bond • Are not directly are interested in policing or in the event,” he said. “It’s a good atmosphere,” he with fellow classmates and Dur- involved in activi- program (Police Foundations), it Students interested in making said. “It has defi nitely helped with ham police offi cers. ties which confl ict is a natural fi t.” new friends and making a diff er- my career.” “You really get involved in the In fact, all the Police Founda- with any police ence can email Erin Riley at uoit- Bosco said that since he has community,” says Bosco. tions students volunteer with the services. [email protected] for more started volunteering, he has done “You get to meet people in the DRP as part of their fi eld place- information. ment. various activities such as checking same position as you.” 20 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 21 22 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS One can make a diff erence well as spreading to other campus- By Vanessa Reidt es, including McMaster, Queens Chronicle Staff University and Ottawa universi- ties, all of which have started their Running the donations for the own S.H.A.R.E organization on Afghanistan Drive post 9/11, rais- campus. ing money for several food drives, “We knew he’d make a diff er- being editor of his high school ence on our campus, building on newspaper and vice-president the work he did in high school. Th e of the student council, producer highest profi le example of this is and founder of his high school ra- S.H.A.R.E., exemplifying Naheed’s dio station and the co-chair of the unique leadership gifts and com- Personal and Social Responsibility mitment to making the world a Club, are just some of the many better place,” said Gary Polonsky, things that he has done. former president of UOIT and You may see him walking Durham College. through the halls wearing his Once S.H.A.R.E became a black glasses and a big smile. Na- strong presence on campus, Do- heed Dosani, VP of Internal and sani decided to let go. He wanted Operations for the Student As- to make a change and do some- sociation, has proven to Durham thing diff erent with the school. He College and UOIT that one person resigned his position as president can make a diff erence. of S.H.A.R.E and became apart of But while he has also given the SA. much to this campus since he “SA wasn’t a reality until I was started his UOIT course in 2004, done with S.H.A.R.E. Th at’s when Photo by Vanessa Reidt he’s modest about it. I knew it was time to get out and “Th is campus has given so face a new challenge, but still be a much to me,” he said softly. mentor,” he said. NO GLASSES TODAY: Keep an eye open for the VP of Internal and Operations for the Dosani’s goal in the fi rst year of Dosani and other co-workers Student Association, Naheed Dosani. his university career was to make at the S.A were part of the stu- a diff erence. dent advocacy process to change cellors award. back to the school for the use of achieved all that he has achieved “I wanted to do something to things like the hours and prices for Before attending UOIT, Dosani other students in fi nancial need. if it wasn’t for the support he gets help the community,” he said. Chartwells, and to extend hours was accepted into nine diff erent UOIT then named a scholarship from the people around him. As a result he founded S.H.A.R.E, of the library for more student ac- universities with a total of $111,000 after him, the Naheed Dosani En- His life vision is to fi nish his a group that is about collaborative cess. worth of scholarship off ers. trance Scholarship. masters in public health, do medi- giving and that sets a tone for har- He also has helped organize the He said he was blown away that Dosani is currently in the fourth cine and work with Doctors with- mony and peace. S.H.A.R.E.’s fi rst annual holiday food drive event he had received these off ers and it year of the Bachelor of Science out Borders in Africa and Asia. In project in January 2005, was to that is happening on campus this was hard deciding which of the program. the meantime, he’ll continue to raise money for Tsunami victims month. nine schools to attend. “We were honoured that he contribute to the campus. in light of the natural disaster that Dosani has won numerous While he was truly interested in chose UOIT over Harvard, Queens, “If I’ve inspired one student to happened the month before. awards for his contributions over coming to UOIT, he felt he didn’t etc,” said Polonsky. be more active in the community, Because of Dosani, S.H.A.R.E the years, like the TD Canada need the $30,000 scholarship the Dosani says he couldn’t have then I’ve achieved a lot,” he said. has grown and now has more than Trust Scholarship for Community school off ered him. 700 volunteers on this campus, as Dosani donated the money Leadership, and the UOIT Chan- Welcome to ‘Your’ Student Association

By Vanessa Reidt With a $1.2 million budget, Chronicle Staff the YSA is all for student rights. Students on campus can go to Special pub nights, holiday the student association offi ce food drive, winter snowball gala, at any time and suggest ideas, the Gulu walk and so much make comments and ask ques- more are the many activities tions. Students are even eligible your Student Association has to start clubs through the asso- created for students on campus ciation. to enjoy. Th is year, the Student “We are unique in all of Association agreed that the best Canada,” said Fraser McArthur, way to communicate directly president of Your Student Asso- to students was to change its ciation. “We are very special and brand, or image. Your Student we represent three student bod- Association, formerly known ies and grad studies.” as the Student Association, is To improve communication more than just a name. Now it with students, the SA now uses has a strong statement of values Facebook, the My Campus e- and beliefs behind it. mail and the new SA website. Initially, the SA team brain- Facebook allows student feed- stormed ideas about how it back for the SA. Press releases could strengthen communica- are also posted on Facebook so tion with the students on cam- students are informed. pus. Th ey found that a new Any student can also attend name would help get that mes- Your SA’s weekly executive sage across. meetings as an observer. “Student’s need to know that YSA has seen a strong re- the association is something sponse from students with the you buy into,” said Naheed Do- brand change and the diff erent sani, VP of Internal and Opera- communication methods they tions of the Student Association. have come up. “You can impact the things that “Th e feedback has been phe- go on, on this campus.” nomenal. Many students have Every student on campus responded by saying that the pays $95 in fees towards the SA, new brand makes them feel so they all have a right to speak closer to their campus and stu- up about what they want to see dent government in general,” at the school. said Dosani. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 23 24 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Common cold: highly contagious

By Andrew Dalrymple mouth and face. Chronicle Staff Catching a cold is inevitable and nothing is more annoying for As the cold weather approach- some people. es, so does the fear of getting a “Th e thing I hate the most about cold. colds is how your voice always “Th e common cold is highly sounds funny, it really annoys me,” contagious,” says pediatrician Dr. says fi rst-year general arts and sci- Eileen Lougheed. “ It mainly af- ence student Amber Stevens. fects the chest, throat, nose and “I always try my best to avoid colds, head.” but I always get them.” Symptoms of a cold include a Lovell Drugs, the school phar- sore throat, runny nose, nasal con- macy, has plenty of treatments for gestion, sneezing and coughing. colds. Sometimes a cold can lead to “For colds we have prescription muscle aches, loss of energy, head- and over the counter medicine,” aches, weakness in muscles and says school pharmacist Vijay Pan- loss of appetite. dya. “We off er such things as Advil “Some colds can lead to severe Cold and Sinus, Neo-Citron and symptoms such as a fever and ex- Benylin.” treme exhaustion, but if that’s the Th e school pharmacy is open case, it’s possible that the patient to both the public and students. may have the fl u instead,” says Th ey do allow student prescrip- Lougheed. “It is possible for a cold tions from other stores, but only and the fl u to have similar symp- under certain circumstances. toms.” “If a student lives on campus A cold usually lasts about a and has a prescription in their week, but depending on how se- hometown, they are allowed to get vere it is it can last much longer. Photo by Andrew Dalrymple a prescription here,” says Pandya. As expected, colds can be more LOVELL DRUGS ON CAMPUS: Pharmacist Vijay Pandya says the pharmacy on cam- “It doesn’t matter if there’s pre- serious when contracted by old pus is very convenient for students. scription is from a Lovell Drugs people and infants. store or not. It’s very convenient “Whenever an infant gets sick, for students.” you should waste no time and Stevens couldn’t agree with bring them to a doctor immediate- Th ere are two ways a cold can can infect another begins one day with those who have one. When in Pandya more. ly, same goes for senior citizens,” be transmitted - through the air or before the symptoms start and regular contact with someone who “Th ey’re really helpful there and says Lougheed. “Th e older you get, through contact with saliva or mu- continues for fi ve days. . has a cold, certain measures can knew exactly what I needed when the harder it is for your body to cus from a person who’s infected. Th e best way to prevent a cold is be taken, such as washing hands I had a cold,” she said. fi ght off illness. Th e time when another person by staying away from close contact often and avoiding touching the UOIT Dance company Carr drives safety and security at DC/UOIT By Brandon Terry Sometimes parents would puts on Graffi ti pub night Chronicle Staff call the police when their child had barricaded themselves into a By Courtney Born Overseeing the safety of a cam- room after an accident or traumat- Chronicle Staff pus experience and strength of ic event. “Th ere had been times heart. It takes a few years of deal- when people committed suicide Th e music was kicking and ing with crises fi rst hand. Kim Carr in front of us.” people were making their mark during Th e Dance Company’s has been there and seen that. Now, After years in the ETF Carr Graffi ti pub night. he’s here. joined the homicide division, Th e energy was enormous as In February, Kim Carr was dealing with murders, sexual as- the UOIT Dance Company put hired to be the manager of public sault cases, child abuse, arson and on their fi rst pub night and what safety and security for DC/UOIT. death investigations for six years. a success. He over sees the safety procedures While in high school, Carr was Th e theme was simple: Graffi - in place and how they can be up- focusing his eff orts to create a ca- ti. Students were asked to wear a graded or perfected. Since his ar- reer in marketing business. But in white shirt or buy one at the door rival he has created the Emergen- the eleventh grade, he researched for $5 and then grab a marker cy Procedures and Information and wrote an independent report and go nuts. Handbook that has been handed on the police force in Toronto. He By the end of the night there wasn’t a single blank shirt left in out throughout campus. was hooked. the building. Before coming to the campus, As a cadet, he was put through Shirts were covered in multi- Carr spent the better part of 30 menial jobs. “I had to give people ple colours as people were sign- Photo by Courtney Born years on the police force, rising their sentences to appear in court.” ing, drawing or leaving a message through the ranks of a cadet when Even though some people are re- on each other’s back, shoulder or NOBODY MISSED A BEAT: Lisa Smith (left), Taylor he was just 18, to lead detective of ceptive to a police cadet delivering arm. Mooby and Amanda Davis at the Graffi ti pub night. homicide unit in Parkdale’s four- them bad news, says Carr, “Some Mallory Ryan, the president teenth division. were not so happy with me.” of UOIT Dance Company, was No one missed a beat as the well worth coming out for this Carr became a member of the One of the most memorable very happy with the turnout. Th e night went on and the dance particular pub night. Emergency Task Force or ETF, times for Carr as a cadet, was hav- event even raised some money fl oor got crowded. Dancers took “It was a change from the where he had to face situations ing to radio in reinforcements for the dance team’s competi- to the stage and began to crowd typical pub night. I like the music tions next semester. that would haunt the average per- when cows and livestock were around in a circle as break-danc- and the theme is a lot of fun” said son. Th e EFT would be called in to covering a main road. “Th e dis- “Our dance team did an excel- ers Yi Lim and Mark Razo won Oliveira. deal with bomb situations, weap- patchers were laughing at me for lent job promoting and selling the crowd over. Intense fl ips and Th e music continued on tickets ahead of time. We did sell spins got the energy fl owing as throughout the night, but as ev- ons related calls, barricaded sus- radioing in backup for livestock,” enough tickets to make a good everyone broke out into dance eryone left the dance fl oor, they pects and suicide calls. he said. profi t and it will defi nitely be a throughout the night. carried with them a piece of the “Sometimes we would start a He’s grateful for his experience start to helping us pay for com- Adam Oliveira, a Criminology graffi ti night on their front, back case and wouldn’t go home for 40 on the force. “Somebody has to petitions this year,” said Ryan. student at UOIT, thought it was and arms. hours…I’m fortunate for having a stand up and tell the families what wife who let me have my career.” happened to their loved ones.” The Chronicle November 27, 2007 25 CAMPUS NEWS Th e Riot DJs Greg Jeeves and Andrea Furo look past music By Rachelle Savoie Th e two don’t limit themselves to just Chronicle Staff playing music. Recently, they had the oppor- tunity to interview the band Hello Beautiful, College radio, it’s always been the place and have another interview lined up on Nov. where students can tune-in and catch new 22 with the band Lower Back Tatti. music, campus news, and have their voices And don’t think that their show is only be heard and the Riot radio at Durham Col- about music. Each week the two feature a lege and UOIT is no exception. movie to discuss between songs. Formerly the FreQuency or the FreQ, the College may have to end, but the music campus radio station the Riot is running may remain. Th e happy hosts of the Happy strong. It’s been pumping out a wide, col- Hour plan on attempting to incorporate ourful array of music and information in the music into their future careers. Jeeves, a fi rst- Marketplace (and over the Internet), since year advertising student, sees no problem its launch in September 2003. with this. Th e Riot features over 40 “I get to work with music al- shows hosted by students, I can’t really most every day with helping from sports-talk to specifi c work‘ with music with ads and promotion for genres of music, giving stu- the radio station and MCing dents a cornucopia of diff er- in my profession, shows at pub as well. When ent fl avours for their ear buds. but I plan to incor- I graduate from advertising, One such show is Th e Hap- I hope to get into the music py Hour, hosted by two col- porate it into my industry through promotions lege students: Greg Jeeves and healing methods or something else,” he claims. Andrea Furo. as a nurse. For Furo, a fi rst-year nurs- Jeeves is no new face to the ing student, using music in Riot. He’s already in his third ’ her future career will be de- year with the station. Andrea Furo cidedly harder. Photo by Heather Abrey “Th e past two years I’ve co- “I think music has a lot hosted with Shawdy on the show Shawdy’s of healing properties and I HALL OF FAMER POOL SHARK: After an accident quashed his NHL Hot Rocks and co-hosted with Adam Fritz would like to incorporate that into the way I dreams at 12, he turned his attention to mastering the game of pool. last year on the Hide and go Tweet hour,” help people heal when they’re sick. I can’t re- said Jeeves. “Andrea just started co-hosting ally work with music in my profession, but I with me this year.” plan to incorporate it into my healing meth- And as for Furo? ods as a nurse.” “I got into it because Greg wanted a co- Th e Happy Hour airs on the Riot Th ursdays host but no one else would co-host with from 12 p.m. until 1 pm, and can be heard Pool wizard Gerry in the Marketplace or online at the- him,” Furo said jokingly. Th e genres of music played on their show riot.com. Requests can be emailed to Greg are a potpourri of everything, including Jeeves, or sent through Facebook. some new music. “We play everything re- Watson shoots magic ally -- local bands, oldies, rock from the ‘60s By Heather Abrey “Every shot you’re trying to draw a picture. to now,” Jeeves said. “Whatever strikes our Clarifi cation Chronicle Staff Because I loved the art form, I just wanted mood.” to get better and better.” Th eir personal preferences sometime fi nd A headline in the Nov. 20 issue of Th e Once properly set up the shot moved While pool is art, Watson also says that their way into the mix, from Jeeves’ classic Chronicle may have left the impression fast. Th e white ball, as if it had a mind of it’s an “awful lot of logic and problem solv- choice of ‘60s and ‘70s rock and music from that chiropractic care at the Campus its own, jumped over a pool cue laid on ing.” To stay sharp, he does math in his the local scene, to Furo’s favourite psych- Health Centre is free. the table, and then another. After dodg- head, trying to exercise his brain. edelic rock and metal selection. As the story pointed out, there is a fee ing these blocks the ball moved to gently Watson came to pool as a young boy “Th ere is an awesome local scene in Os- structure, some of which may be covered nudge another into the corner pocket, so- living in Cornwall, Ontario. He was very hawa. We like to do what we can to promote by the student insurance plan. liciting an uproar of amazed amusement athletic, and particularly talented when it,” said Jeeves. from onlookers. Gerry Watson has been it came to hockey. At one point a Maple perfecting his skills in the game of pool for Leafs scout and two players came to watch most of his life, and for seven years he has Watson play, and speak with him after the been demonstrating the results to Durham game. College and UOIT students, most recently Unfortunately, any promise he showed visiting campus on Nov. 13. was cut short when he was 12 and an ac- Watson is a professional pool player, cident left the arches of Watson’s feet col- and tours many diff erent venues, including lapsed, compromising his ability to play various universities and colleges. He has the sport. It was at this time, devoid of won multiple competitions and awards, hockey as a pass time, that a friend sug- like being Canada’s eight and nine-ball gested they go shoot some pool on a local champion three times. man’s table. Over the years Watson has perfected “I became addicted to the game imme- his skill, “It’s pretty intense what I know, diately.” Watson said, “By the time I was 15 but basically I always went around, years I was the champion in town with anything prior, working from the premise that I to do with pool.” knew nothing and I was willing to learn.” Compelled by his newfound love for Watson went on to compete many pool, Watson traveled, improving his skill times, and estimates he’s performed 3,000 as he went. Eventually he began his pro- shows, making three DVDs and a book in fessional career, becoming a member of the process. In his repertoire are about 150 the World Professional Billiard and Snook- trick shots, only about 30 of which he says er Association as well as the Canadian are suitable for live pool shows. Snooker Association. In 2006 Cornwall in- Ever the showman, Watson has per- ducted Watson into the town’s Sports Hall formed on television several times, includ- of Fame. ing performances on Global, CHCH, and Even though Watson has an impressive the CBC, and even after years of touring he range of tricks and skill, there’s never an still works Monday to Th ursday, doing fi ve end to learning. “People at the top of their or six shows a week. profession always say they’ll never be able For Watson this has been an enduring to learn everything they need to know in love aff air with what he calls an art form. a lifetime.” 26 November 27, 2007 The Chronicle

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Guess Who comes to GM Centre Cummings saw Michel in concert By Stephanie Bossence in Toronto with Michel’s agent. Chronicle Staff He then asked Michel if he would like to open for their mini-tour. Pounding feet on the ground, His opening act at the GM chanting and clapping. Bachman centre had the fans tapping along and Cummings and the Guess to his one-man band. Michel had Who concert got a great response a recorder that recorded tunes as from the packed General Motors he played them. Centre on Nov. 9. At the end of the concert, Th e mini-tour was to promote Bachman and Cummings left the Bachman’s and Cumming’s newly stage. Th e lights went out and the released album called Jubebox. crowd went wild. People were As Randy Bachman and Bur- screaming, chanting, and stomp- ton Cummings came on stage ing their feet. Bachman and Cum- the crowd went wild. Th e two im- mings came out for their encore mediately jumped into American moments later, holding a large Woman, a smash hit. Canadian fl ag. Th ese Eyes, a song that hit “Isn’t this the greatest coun- number one in 17 countries try in the world,” said Cummings. around the world at the time of its Th e two then rested the fl ag to the release, caused the crowd great side while they performed their excitement. hit Together. Th roughout the concert, which When the song fi nished they went on for just over two hours again left the stage. Th e lights with no intermission, Bachman went out, the crowd continued to and Cummings would introduce scream, and stomp their feet. Th e songs with stories of how they cheering was getting louder. came about. Photo by Stephanie Bossence Bachman and Cummings re- No Sugar Tonight was origi- turned for a double encore. Tak- nally two separate songs. Bach- GUESS WHO?: Bachman and Cummings, and Guess Who fi lled the GM Centre on ing Care of Business rang through man had made a song that was in Nov. 9. The mini-tour was to promote the newly released album by Bachman and the rafters. F sharp, but couldn’t think of an Cummings. Bachman and Cummings ending. According to Cummings, got the crowd involved by get- he also had a song in F sharp that ting them to sing along. At the lacked an ending. Th e two decid- called Bachman Turner Over- Th e power behind Cummings Hurley said that it was great end they took a bow and left the ed to throw the songs together to drive (BTO). Th e song was direct- voice, and the skillful guitar so- how they played a lot of their old- stage. make the ending they were miss- ed at Cummings when the two los of Bachman, kept the crowd er songs that were big hits. She Th e crowd, who had been giv- ing. Lo and behold, it became one of them were not on good terms dancing and singing all night. loved the concert and thought ing a constant standing ovation of their biggest hits. with one another. Donna Hurley attended the they preformed so well. for the last few songs, stayed on However, the two did not just Th e crowd jumped to their feet concert with her sister-in-law and Danny Michel had the honour their feet cheering for the band. play songs from their band the when She’s Come Undone began friend. of opening for the concert. Slowly the pounding on the con- Guess Who. According to Bach- to play. Th e song was a double- “I thought it was excellent. It He took a few moments to crete, the chanting and clapping man, a song titled Hey You was sided hit off the Th ese Eyes re- was my fi rst time seeing them thank Bachman and Cummings faded and people began to head made when he was in a band cord. live.” for allowing him to open for them. home. Dexter will get you addicted By Kenny Mayhew Dexter, part of forensics in the Chronicle Staff Miami Metro Police Department, does more than just analyze the “You can’t be a killer and a hero, blood spatter on a crime scene. it doesn’t work that way”- a narra- His work is an educational facility, tion from the new suspense thriller a place where he can learn how to Dexter. Dexter is quickly becom- make his moves that much more ing one of the most intriguing new clean. He claims to not have feel- series on TMN. ings, but he may have them for his Th e spine-chilling series fo- foster sister, Debra Morgan. cuses on an addiction that Dexter Debra is part of the Miami Met- Morgan has for blood, much like ro Police Department and reaches the addiction viewers will have out to Dexter for not only breaks after watching their fi rst episode. on cases but personal issues. If Unlike any other show, Dexter anything, she keeps him sane. questions its viewers of what truly Rita, who is Dexter’s girlfriend, defi nes a person as good or evil. originally is seen as the person Dexter Morgan, a forensic who could bring out Dexter’s feel- FORENSIC BLOOD SPLATTER EXPERT: The show Dexter becomes one of the most blood splatter expert, is not your ings, despite his claims for not intriguing new series on TMN. average person. As a child, he grew having any. As their relationship up with an instinct, a need to kill. It grows she becomes a distraction, Dexter. In all his years analyzing and Debra the whole time. den, or else he will stir up a turmoil started out with animals. After his and he has to be that much more crime scenes, Dexter had never Now in Season 2, Dexter is hav- that will in turn put him behind foster father Harry came across careful scheming his next murder witnessed a body so precisely cut, ing a serial killers’ hangover. With- bars for eternity. slaughtered dogs, he knew his son plot. Th e main focus on the first and no blood. Dexter then felt he out the ice truck killer in the pic- Trying to save face, Dexter will was destined for far inferior things. season, was tracking down the had been outdone and needed to ture, he seems to have lost his evil now be tested by his family, his He talked to Dexter, encouraging ice truck killer. Th is serial killer fi nd this killer. mojo. And now, Sergeant Doakes, girlfriend, and co-workers. him that if he couldn’t help his made his mark not only on the As the season progressed, it was the man Dexter feels uncomfort- Tune in to TMN to decide for killing instincts, to kill people who prostitutes that he slayed, cuttin revealed that the ice truck killer able around, is on to him. It is now yourself if Dexter is good or evil. deserve it. them into multiple pieces, but on was right underneath both Dexter up to Dexter to keep his tracks hid- The Chronicle November 27, 2007 27 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Local Bane: making musical strides

band By Michael Flynn Chronicle Staff advances “Are you excited about the up- coming shows?” I asked Peter Roberts, guitar player of the band Bane. to fi nal “No,” he said. “But I think we’ll be doing a cover of You Could Be Mark Milner Mine by Guns ‘N Roses though.” Chronicle Staff He enthusiastically strums an air guitar. Th eir low-key sound may Formed in 1995 in Courtice, not have got the crowd danc- Bane has made multiple record- ing at the Battle of the Bands ings in diff erent studios from at E.P. Taylor’s on Friday, Nov. Durham Region to Toronto. But 1, but that didn’t matter to they’ve never put out an album. Earthtone. According to Roberts, with the ad- In a closely matched con- vent of fi le-sharing on the internet, test, the folk-infl uenced duo there is little need to spend a ton of from Oshawa beat out two money on pressing CDs. Fans can other acts to advance to the visit the website or myspace.com fi nals. page and download what they like Earthtone’s low-key acous- for free. tic sound won over the small “Music has never been about crowd, despite sound prob- making money,” said Roberts. “It’s lems that plagued their set. more about having fun and not “I liked them,” said Ashley taking a beating fi nancially.” Photo by Michael Flynn Walter. “Th ey were unique.” Drummer and founding mem- “Th ey had a lot of emo- ber known only as “Gorilla Man” tion,” said Matt Walter. DIVERSE DUO: Courtice natives “Gorilla Man” and “Crazy Peter Roberts” of the band says the band started out practising Bane have plans to take the next step in achieving their musical careers. Finishing second was Th e and writing songs in the fi rst guitar Side Project, a four-piece In- player’s basement. “We were using ing to record an album and put it Th e band’s infl uences have “We are looking to achieve our die-Rock band from Whitby. crappy amplifi ers, cheap guitars on their website for whatever fans ranged from 1990’s alternative goals as musicians and create all Th ey will compete again and trash-can-lid-like symbols,” can pay for it, al la Radiohead’s and grunge rock, to various recre- the music we have wanted to over on Nov. 30, when all of the he explained. “We did a few shows new album In Rainbows, which ational chemicals. “Early Bane was the years,” he said. “Th is time we’re Battle of the Bands winners around Durham Region, including used the same method. About two a foot print for our future music,” going to write all kinds of songs in play in fi nal contest at E.P. one at the Orono Fair where we thirds of fans who have download- said Gorilla Man. “We have now diff erent styles, from rock to metal, Taylor’s. were shipped to and from the gig ed Radiohead’s new album from evolved as band-mates and peo- to alternative to grunge and even in Rita McNeil’s old tour bus.” their website have paid something ple and in talent as well. We’re way rap. Hopefully we can make more Now fully mature, Bane is look- for it. better songwriters now. of an impact this time around.” Aberdeen fourth to advance Nov. 30 fi nals to Battle of the Bands fi nal band from each week of Battle “Th ey were really good,” said the only band to play an encore. By Mark Milner of the Bands and the winning Chronicle Staff By Mark Milner Tracy Hutchinson. “Th ey looked Th ey narrowly beat local hard- band will be awarded $1,000. Chronicle Staff really comfortable on stage.” core band In Wait And Ruin, which Th e fi nal contestants include Aberdeen, a four-piece band, was also a big hit with the crowd. Th e Battle of the Bands such local bands as SPIES, Ab- Week four of Battle of the Bands was formerly known as Snatch. However, the judges scored Ab- comes to an end this Friday erdeen, Josh Jackson and Earth- was one of the closest yet, with Ab- Th is was actually their fi rst show erdeen just enough to give them with a fi nal competition at E.P. tone. erdeen squeaking out a win. under their new name. the win. Taylor’s. Th e show starts at 9 p.m., and Th ey beat two other local Th ey had the crowd under their Aberdeen is the fourth band to Th e show will include one there is no cover. bands: Black Spade Scene and In sway for their whole set – and were make it to the fi nals. Wait And Ruin.

Photo by Mark Milner

ROCKIN’ ROUND ONE: Earthtone, a duo from Oshawa, take centre-stage at E.P. Tay- lor’s. They took round one and are moving on to the fi nal competition this Friday. 28 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Stanois will rock your seats By Michael So what can people expect to Stathopoulos see when taking in the show at the Chronicle Staff Canon Th eatre? “Good times,” she said with Twenty-two years after tak- a laugh. “Th ey can expect a full ing her fi rst dance class, Valerie blown rock concert. Th e story is Stanois has made it to the show. very light, very fun. It’s just noth- Big time. ing but a good time. If you’re hav- Th e 28 year-old, Scarborough ing a bad day and you walk into native took over the lead role the Canon Th eatre, for those two of Oz in the smash-hit musical hours, it just takes you away.” We Will Rock You in August and Th e engaging and easy-going hasn’t looked back since. Origi- Stanois credits her family for be- nally starting out as a member ing a major infl uence in her life of the ensemble and understudy and providing the inspiration to to the lead roles of Oz and Scar- get into her career as an enter- amouche, Stanois has made the tainer. “I’ve always been a show- transition into full-time star with man. I love entertaining people,” ease. she said. “I come from a creative We Will Rock You is a musical background, my parents were set in the future where kids dress Greek dancers, they danced in the same, watch the same things a Greek dancing group and my on television and think the same grandfather ran it so I grew up thoughts. Computers generate all with dancing and music and sing- the music put out to the public ing around me.” and hit songs are predetermined. For Stanois, it is a treat to go Th ere is a group of people how- into work every day and do what ever, called the Bohemians, who she loves most in the world. She believe in a time where music was is quick to credit her co-workers created by the people. Th e Bohe- and beams when talking about mians believe instruments are them. “My cast is like my second hidden somewhere in their world family and when I go to work, it’s and set out to fi nd the dreamer, not just a job for me, it’s my life,” the only one who can bring back she said. the rock. Stanois’ character Oz is “It really is a camaraderie and one of the leaders of the Bohemi- it shows on stage. Numerous ans movement. All the music in people have come and seen the the show is based on the work of show and are like, ‘You guys look the legendary band Queen. Photo by Micheal Stathopoulos like you’re having the time of your Th e show plays at the Canon lives up there,’ and it really is.” Th eatre, but it has been a long Th e show is very much a part ROCK ON: Valerie Stanois performs in Canon Theatre’s hit musical We Will Rock You of the community and the cast journey for Stanois to get to 244 as lead actress, Oz. Victoria Street, across from the makes numerous appearances Eaton Centre in downtown Toron- made by the end of the weekend. of the ensemble and the cover for rating. It’s like scoring a winning in and around the city for several to. She started out doing shows at Stanois recalls not hearing all three female leads. goal in a hockey game. To hear the causes. Stanois herself also gives Canada’s Wonderland during the anything by Monday and resign- When Cats fi nished, Stanois crowd roar, and you can see their back by going back to her high summers and eventually went on ing herself to the fact that she may put all her eff orts into preparing smiling faces and you can see school, the Wexford School for to join companies such as Regent not have gotten the part. A big be- for her role in We Will Rock You. them rocking out, it’s just an ex- the Performing Arts in Scarbor- Holidays working on cruise ships, liever in signs, she was about to Her hard work would pay divi- hilarating feeling to know you’ve ough, to choreograph and help performing and travelling the get one that made the outcome dends in late July with the news brought joy to the people,” she put together various performanc- world. After that, she worked for crystal clear. As she jumped in her that Suzy McNeill, who played the said. es and shows put on by the music a season at the Stratford Festival, car to head back to Hamilton for lead role of Oz, would be leaving Adding to the experience is theatre program. followed by a role in the Hamilton the opening of Cats, she turned on the show to pursue her own ambi- the fact that a live band performs Eventually, Stanois would like production of Cats. her radio and the song blew her tions and release an album. all the music in the show. “People to pursue other avenues such as During her rehearsals for Cats away. It was We Are Th e Champi- Stanois was off ered the role hear the music and think it’s a re- Broadway and putting out her that her big break occurred. We ons, by Queen. Just before getting and offi cially took over on August cording, but it’s not,” said Stanois. own album, but for now she is Will Rock You was auditioning out of her car, Stanois received a 7. She said the rush she gets per- “Th ese are musicians hand picked happy on stage at the Canon Th e- and Stanois auditioned six times. call from her agent saying she had forming is unbelievable. by Brian May and Roger Taylor of atre doing what she loves most in She was told decisions would be gotten the part. She would be part “Th ere is nothing more exhila- Queen. Th ey are very hands-on.” the world. Leave celebrities alone Th e fame, the money, the red lasted a season. Rumors in 2004. Wu Tang Clan carpet-what else can anybody Now, there may be some people In the music video Everytime ask for, right? Celebrities such as who are intrigued with celebrity by Spears, it starts off with her be- Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lind- gossip, dirty details and shocking ing bombarded by the paparazzi say Lohan and other high-profi le facts about the lives of superstars, and her boyfriend in the video visits Th e Riot superstars are constantly put out but these stars are people too. You throwing the tabloid magazines there with their personal reha- off the racks. Clearly these celebri- bilitation struggles in the lime- ties are trying to speak out to the By Jaspinder K Jassal Chronicle Staff light. But to be honest, who really media and let them know what cares? Vanessa they go through. I don’t blame Th e Riot radio will be welcoming the infamous hip-hop group When reading the newspaper or them. How do people really get Wu Tang Clan for an exclusive interview. watching TV, it is almost inevitable Reidt off by watching and waiting for Th e live-to-air interview will be taking place on Friday, Nov. 30 to see what is going on in Spears’s every detail and aspect of these from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. crazy personal life and the latest lives? Who really cares what they Students will be given the chance to meet the members Rae- DUI ticket Hilton has received. do, who they date and how much kwon, U-God and Gza up close and personal. You start to second-guess your- kind of have to feel bad for Spears weight they’ve lost? I mean, these “Local hip-hop artist Peter Jackson approached me and in- self when you hear and see all this for the fact that she lost custody celebrities are trying to battle with formed me that Wu Tang would be available for an interview at the information from the media, and of her two children. Having the their own lives and keep up their Riot,” says Amanda Cretto, a second-year student in the Music Busi- wonder if these celebrities are de- whole world watching every mo- own image just like each and every ness program at DC. liberately putting themselves out ment of your pitfalls, breakdowns one of us has too. “Th is is a really big event, let’s make this a big deal this is serious there to get publicity. For example, and pickups in life is hard. We are no diff erent. Let’s face it. for the Riot radio.” Spears back in 2005 agreed to do “I would like it if you take the We may not have the money, the Wu Tang will also be performing at the Big Sexy in Oshawa on a reality TV show with her former cameras off me; cause I just want power and the attention that they the same day. Tickets will be available in the café as well as CDs husband, Kevin Federline, letting a little room to breathe. Can you get, but we all live diffi cult lives during and after the interview. the whole world into her “chaotic” please respect my privacy?” said and like to keep them private. Ce- life. Nonetheless, the show only Lohan in the lyrics for her hit song lebrities deserve no less either. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 29 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Dishing out the Ha-Ha’s Th ird-year Journalism student turned comedian the stand-up routine consisted with no shirts on in the middle of By Jenna-Lee Mainse of jokes about sex, partying and winter. Chronicle Staff bodily functions — which he refers O’Brien casually explained that to as “poop humour.” ratings would increase thanks to Th e bearded, longhaired Dur- “Poop humour is humour ev- the invention of “Topless Wednes- ham College student stretched his eryone can relate to because ev- days.” arms and leaned back casually, erybody poops,” explained the Making people laugh hysteri- tilting his chair. “What do you fi nd comedian. cally comes easy to O’Brien. He inside an empty nose?” he asked. While his fi rst show was next simply gathers material from con- “Fingerprints!” to fl awless, O’Brien has had a few versations he has with his friends. While this may seem like a bi- shows that weren’t exactly his fi n- “I sit around in my underpants zarre way to start a conversation, est hour. and play video games,” admitted it seems to come naturally to co- He was performing a stand-up O’Brien, who wishes he could say median and third-year journalism routine at Yuk Yuks during a candy he gains inspiration from a deeper student Matt O’Brien. promotion and was tossing candy and more profound source. “But Th e 22-year-old hosted a con- to the audience. O’Brien wound I fi nd I get more material if I just cert at Le Skratch on Nov. 22, can in order to have candy reach fans hang out and party.” be seen performing stand-up rou- at the back of the club, but instead Currently, O’Brien is complet- tines at Yuk Yuks comedy club ended up hitting a muscular male ing his last year in Durham Col- and was recently a fi nalist for the in the eye. lege’s Print and Broadcast Journal- Q107’s “Funniest Person with a “After that I just went out the ism program and looking forward Day Job” contest. backstage door, got in my car and to starting an internship with MTV While O’Brien always knew he drove home,” laughed O’Brien. in March. had a passion for making people On another occasion he per- While he doesn’t expect to smile, it wasn’t until a year and a formed his act at a show where make a full-time profession of half ago he realized comedy could there were only four people in the stand-up comedy, O’Brien hopes be a prospective career. audience…and they were all com- it will help further his career in A few of O’Brien’s fellow Red ics waiting to go on stage. broadcast journalism. Lobster employees suggested he Up until recently, O’Brien was But for now, it seems as though give stand up comedy a chance. making audiences laugh at small the stand-up comic is content just “How I got involved in comedy venues for free — until Entertain- hanging out in his underwear and is not an interesting story. Pretty ment graduate Kris Dickerson, dishing out top-notch poop hu- much enough people recom- owner of 24KEntertainment, be- Photo by Jenna-Lee Mainse mour. mended I give a shot, and that’s it,” gan both managing the comedian MATT O’BRIEN: O’Brien acts like an odd-ball, a nat- “Hey! What did the grape let out said O’Brien. and paying him for his time. ural state of affairs for the stand-up comedian. when it got stepped on? … A little After being talked into the pro- Th e duo fi rst started their busi- wine!” giggled O’Brien. fession, O’Brien performed his fi rst ness on the campus radio station, Not exactly his most clever ma- “When Matt is just being himself dents to his radio slot. show just over a year ago during where O’Brien was the DJ and terial, but it’ll do. he always grabs your attention.” Last year, Dickerson walked an amateur comedy night at Yuk Dickerson was station manager. For information on Matt According the Dickerson, into the radio station and was Yuks Comedy club in Toronto. “ My fi rst impression of Matt O’Brien visit http://myspace.com/ O’Brien once used his personality surprised to fi nd O’Brien and his “Th e night went amazing,” was ‘this guy is crazy,’ but crazy mattobriencomedy. and his body to entice more stu- co-host broadcasting their show said O’Brien, who admitted that in a good way,” said Dickerson. A dating how-to book with a raunchy twist Supermodel Janice Dickinson’s book on dating, mating and extricating By Jennifer Hopf lesson, some practical, most help book, but is an interesting Chronicle Staff relevant, all amusing: Lesson read nonetheless. Th e Big Dog, number two: Wanna Get a Guy’s as Dickinson likes to call herself, While there may be a vast ar- Attention? Ignore Him! Lesson is undeniably knowledgeable on ray of dating how-to guides fi lling number 13: If He’s Got His Eye the subject of men, as she has the shelves of bookstores, there on the Door, He’s Already Half- more than a few notches on her are none quite like the outland- way Th rough It. Lesson number belt. Even though not every av- ish Check, Please! Dating, Mat- 28: Don’t Do Anyone You Might erage woman will necessarily re- ing & Extricating, by the always Regret. late to all of her advice, seeing as outrageous Janice Dickinson. Dickinson off ers fun tidbits not many are glamourous divas Th e supermodel extraordi- in grey boxes sprinkled through- with the opportunity to date ce- naire serves up her unconven- out the book, such as the top 10 lebrities, there are several univer- tional brand of dating advice, worst pickup lines and how to sal dos and don’ts single women mixing in the soap opera-worthy turn them down, ways to a boy- anywhere would fi nd useful. details of her racy romantic life. friend’s mother’s heart and the A word to the faint of heart: Reading like an uncensored is- ingredients of a seduction fi rst- Dickinson has a reputation for sue of Cosmopolitan, the book aid kit. telling it like it is and this book is comes with a consumer warn- Perhaps the most entertain- no exception. She does not hold ing in which the self-professed ing aspect is the juicy dish Dick- back when it comes to language dating oracle explains that while inson reveals about her not-so or content, and can be slightly she is no literary big sis or a private love life. She is not shy raunchy at times. But it is all hand-holder, her book does of- when it comes to dropping in the name of entertainment, fer a dose of reality and will help names either! And what girl can and any modern, independent women – the Janice way. resist gossip, especially when it woman who loves Sex and the Th e book is divided into four involves some of Hollywood’s City will fi nd this book fall-down sections, covering all the bases leading men? funny and appreciate the no- from meeting men to dumping Th e book may be more of a holds barred, distinct perspec- them. Every chapter is a new memoir masquerading as a self- tive Dickinson has on love. 30 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BJ at the Big Sexy

his girlfriend to arrive with Jenner, By Jenna-Lee Mainse Delgado and the other fi ve contest Chronicle Staff winners. However, Meriman said he wasn’t jealous of the celebrity Two reality television stars at all. made their way from Hollywood When Th e Hills stars entered to Th e Big Sexy on Nov. 22. Th e Big Sexy, fans pushed and Fans paid $20 in advance swarmed the stage for their chance to party with Brody Jenner and to meet Jenner and Delgado. Frankie Delgado; two of the many “I am the biggest Hills fan you heartthrobs on the reality televi- will ever meet,” said Siovhan Wip- sion show Th e Hills. pel while smoking a cigarette out- “Do you guys want to party or side the club. are you just going to stand around Wippel couldn’t wait to ask with your cameras out all night?” Jenner about all the gossip on Th e bellowed Jenner over a dance Hills, but she could only guess why fl oor fi lled with screaming females he fl ew all the way to Oshawa. at Th e Big Sexy. “I don’t even think he knew Jenner and Delgado arrived Oshawa existed,” laughed Wippel, at the club at 1 a.m. after having “until they called him up and of- dinner at On Th e Rocks in Whitby fered him a lot of money. with six adoring fans and contest By 1:30 a.m. the not-at-capacity winners for the better part of the crowd hadn’t stopped fl ashing night. their cameras. So, Jenner and Del- “[My girlfriend] was crazy gado decided to lead by example and head to the dance fl oor to Photo by Jenna-Lee Mainse happy about winning the dinner,” THE HILLS: TV heartthrob said Scott Meriman, one of the few spend the remainder of the night males at the event. dancing with screaming females Brody Jenner at the Big Must-see Martian Meriman was leaning against and partying like reality television Sexy in Oshawa, Nov. 22 the wood on the bar, waiting for stars. By Samantha Stewart fatherhood. Chronicle Staff Th e boy spends most of his time in an old box wearing a Martian Child is a sensitive weighted belt so as not to fl oat man’s movie, but not quite a away. According to Dennis, tear-jerker. gravity on Earth is weak in com- Th e cast works well together parison to Mars. in this drama, with a little bit of David’s dog, Somewhere, is comedy thrown in, that is in the- all he has left to carry on the life atre now. he and his wife created. David Gordon (John Cusack) Th e boy and the dog quickly is a widower, an oddball, and an become friends. author. He writes science-fi c- From the moment they are tion series and pictures himself together, it becomes the tale of not as the main character in his a man struggling to become a novels but as the alien creature. father while dealing with the It seems like fate then that death of his wife, and of a boy as he pursues the adoption of who never had parents and a child, as he and his late wife doesn’t know what it means to planned, he gets paired up with experience that kind of love. Dennis (Bobby Coleman), a David and Dennis fi nd a lit- boy who thinks he’s from Mars. tle of themselves in each other David’s friend Harlee (Amanda and realize that they have both Peet) has nothing but support found what was missing in their as he ventures into the world of lives on Earth. House back for fourth season

graded and tested on various oc- By Samantha Stewart casions. At the end of the last sea- Chronicle Staff son two had quit and he fi red the third to make a point. Getting into its fourth season, Th is season he has a gang of House is as thrilling as ever. hopeful diagnosticians at his beck House (Hugh Laurie) is a bit- and call and they’ve done every- ter divorcee who feeds his own thing from light a woman on fi re ego by fantastically diagnosing the to kill a disabled man’s dog. most unusual patients, usually af- But the original team is still ter almost killing them. lurking around the hospital trying From the fi rst episode to the whenever possible to play mind latest, the writing and plot are orig- games with House as a means of inal and entertaining. Th e show payback. takes place at Princeton Plains- House has a horrible bedside boro hospital under the dean of manner and avoids seeing his pa- medicine Lisa Cuddy, played by tients if he can but he leaves view- Lisa Edelstein. ers wanting more, making this one For the fi rst three seasons of televisions must-see shows. House employed a three-person House airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. diagnostic team of doctors he de- on Fox. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 31 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Ring in 2008 with Keith Urban

By Stephanie Bossence Chronicle Staff

Th e countdown begins. Th e Keith Urban, Love, Pain, and the Whole Crazy World tour will be at the Air Canada Centre on Dec. 31. Fans are already starting to get ex- cited over the concert. “It’s going to be the best way to ring in the New Year,” said Kristin Kastner, a Durham College Den- tal Reception and Administration student. “I am so excited because I have seen him in concert before, last year in Hamilton. He put on such a good show that I can’t wait to see this one,” she continued. “I love his music, it’s not old-fashioned coun- try. He also knows how to play a lot of diff erent instruments.” Keith Urban will be playing some of his hits off the album, such as I Told You So, Once in a Lifetime, and Stupid Boy. “My favourite song is hard to choose because there are so many good songs by him. One of my fa- vourites, though, is Stupid Boy. It’s Photo by Stephanie Bossence a good example of a song that tells GIDDY-UP 2008: Kirsten Kastner plans to spend her New Year’s Eve singing along to the best of Keith Urban. a story, and a lot of his do that.” Th e concert will also contain more. him. It’s going to be a lot of fun to “I love his songs, and the mean- continued. “His videos are always other hits like Better Half, Days Amy Scriver, a fi rst-year Medi- ring in the New Year. Plus, I get ings behind them and I just can’t good too, so I can only imagine Go By, Who Wouldn’t Wanna be cal Laboratory Science student at to enjoy a night out with all my wait to see him in person,” she how great the concert will be.” Me, You’ll Th ink Of Me and many UOIT, said, “I just can’t wait to see friends that are going with me.” Reggae music at Le Skratch successful songs, including Come By Dwayne Wynter Around, Blind to You and Mamac- Chronicle Staff ita, the 19-and-over concert prom- ises to be a great event with free International reggae superstar giveaways handed out all night. Collie Buddz will be live in concert Along with Buddz, Canada’s Nov. 30 at the Le Skratch Enter- own Lindo P will be the night’s tainment Complex in Oshawa. guest performer. Born Colin Harper in New Or- Music for the night will be done leans and raised in Bermuda, Will by Illmatic Sound, DJ Griff , Mista be coming to the Durham Region Jiggz, Suppanatty and world clash for the fi rst time. champions Black Reaction.Tickets Performing some of his most are $20 before 11 and $25 after. Photo by Craig Clark ROCK AND ROLL: Gob Vocalist, Ash Lee Blade, promotes the band’s latest album. Tickets are on sale for Th ree Days Grace concert Gob rocks Th e Dungeon Grace is known for songs such as By Chris Jones Chronicle Staff Pain, I Hate Everything About You, Home and Just Like You. By Craig Clark happened that much on this tour,” lates in Spanish to Living Dead. Another mainstream band is Th eir sound consists of deep Chronicle Staff said Th acker. “I remember punk “All the lyrics pulled towards riff s and slow drum beats. Th e rock kids used to come out and go death,” said Th acker. “ It’s not like coming to the GM Centre in Osha- wa. It’s Canada’s own Th ree Days band was formed in 1997, and now Gob is back, in Gob form. nuts.” last time where the label told us they’re one of the biggest bands in After their disappearance for Before their break Gob were on which song to release as a single.” Grace, and they’re coming Jan. 25. Th ey will be joined by Seether Canada. some time, Vancouver based pop- high profi le tours with performers Th e new single We’re All Dying Tickets are currently on sale. punk band Gob came through Os- like Avril Lavigne and Sum 41. is a dark song and is in rotation on and Ecoline Crush. Th ree Days hawa on Nov. 15 in support of their Being on such big tours they MTV and Much Music. latest release Muertos Vivos. would play arenas. Now they play Gob completed their energy- Th roughout the night of virtu- small clubs across Canada. fi lled set in Oshawa with the in- ally unknown bands Th e Dungeon “I like playing our own shows,” tensely aggressive fan favourite Sin a little this holiday started to fi ll in anticipation for said Th acker. Soda. Th e two-minute song was Much Music veterans Gob. “ But Avril was a big tour for us. their fi rst video on Much Music in By Amy Gohr but because students loved it, we “We’ve played here three times Th e crowd really liked it. I think we 1995. Chronicle Staff brought it back and have been do- now,” said guitarist/vocalist Tom may have come across as Slayer to “Much Music was a big deal,” ing it for two or three years now,” Th acker. “Th is is the place to play some people.” said Th atcher. Have you been naughty or nice said Will Ellis, Student Centre in Oshawa for us.” Now, Gob is headlining their “ It was a lot diff erent than it is this year? manager. “It’s all about having fun Previously at Th e Dungeon own tour across Canada and peo- now. Th ey used to play videos all Whatever the answer, come and relaxing.” Gob have made appearances with ple are going crazy. the time and they played the shit out to the Naughty Noel pub on Naughty Noel is a 19-plus punk band Bigwig, and people pro- Th eir newest album Muertos Vi- out of that video.” Nov. 29, starting at 9 p.m. at E.P. event. ceeded to throw bottles at them. vos was released on Oct. 30 and is Gob’s set was a very diverse ar- Taylor’s. Th ere is no cover charge for “Five to ten years ago it would a good look at where they stand as rangement of songs that would in- “Naughty Noel used to be put students, and guest admittance happen all the time but that hasn’t a band now. Muertos Vivos trans- terest every era of fans. on by a club that no longer exists, costs $3. 32 The Chronicle November 27, 2007

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Second half decides game...again Batchelor inches closer to record in loss to the Colts

ers don’t handle the ball too well,” By Dwayne Wynter Gordon said. Chronicle Staff “Our two point guards didn’t play very well and we didn’t get In a rematch from the regular much inside,” he added. season opener, the Centennial Battling off -court distractions Colts handed the Durham College not to mention the added security Lords their third consecutive loss, and police present throughout the beating them 79-69 on Nov. 20. game, the Lords were not as men- Th e Lords, just like in their fi rst tally prepared as they needed to game against the Colts, came out be. strong and played a spirited fi rst “Th ere are distractions and it’s half that saw them hold the lead by tough to be focused on the game, three points going into the half. but we can’t fault what has been However, this game was an going on,” Gordon said. almost carbon copy of their fi rst With their second best scorer, game against the Colts. Courtney Small, out of the lineup, Th e Lords second half was any- the Lords needed other players to thing but pretty, shooting 36 per step up on both ends of the fl oor, cent compared to 58 per cent from but it wasn’t to be. the Colts. Th ey may not have got much Th ere were turnovers, and lots in the post but the Lords did get a of them. solid game from Liam McMorrow, As opposed to the full-court who had his second double-dou- press defence they killed Durham ble of the season scoring 18 points with in the fi rst game, Centennial and grabbing 15 rebounds. ran a half-court trap that gave the “He was our best player tonight. Lords fi ts. I’m very impressed with how he “We worked on it in practice, has improved,” Gordon said. Photo by Dwayne Wynter we were ready for it. We addressed Th ere may be 13 games left in it but had a hard time setting up,” the season, but losing the way the head coach Peter Gordon said, Lords have comes as a concern. WAITING PATIENTLY: Durham Lords guard/forward Anthony Batchelor gets ready to talking about the full court press. “It is and has been our goal to make his move during the second half of their rematch against the Centennial Colts. But the half-court trap caught fi nish fi rst or second. them off guard. We’re not at must-wins yet, but “Th ey did something we never we’re getting close,” he said. saw coming. Th ey threw some- On a more positive note, all- Box Scores thing as us and we didn’t handle it star Anthony Batchelor scored 21 too well. points in the loss, inching closer to Points: Rebounds: Shooting: I was disappointed with all the Fanshawe College’s Emilio Rocca’s mental mistakes,” he said. 1983-‘84 Ontario College Athletic Anthony Batchelor 21 Liam McMorrow 18 Field Goals: 45% Th ough they forced Centennial Association all-time career scor- (24/53) to commit 13 turnovers, Durham ing record of 1,434 points. Liam McMorrow 18 Nicholas Brown 7 had 23 of their own and their care- Batchelor is just 155 points lessness ultimately decided the away from breaking the record Nicholas Brown 13 Michael Savage 5 3-point: 12.5% game. with over three months remaining (2/16) “It’s tough to win when play- in the season. Ridgebacks suff er tough losses By Michael Stathopoulos means playing in front of a large Chronicle Staff crowd, but Muyaert doesn’t think Outscored 15-2 in recent road trip, it intimidated his team in any way. Th e UOIT Ridgebacks were tak- “It’s great to play in front of crowds en to school on Nov. 16 and 17. but it wasn’t intimidating,” he said. Th eir teachers? Th e Lakehead hockey squad remains optimistic “Maybe it was an advantage for Th underwolves, who are ranked them but it sure wasn’t a detri- number six in the country in men’s ment for us.” hockey. Almost halfway through the Th e Ridgebacks suff ered back- season, the head coach sees plenty to-back losses by scores of 5-1 and to like in his squad. 6-1, in the team’s fi rst visit to Fort “I like the fact that despite win- William Gardens in Th under Bay. ning one game, and a couple of Th e fi rst game saw the powerful ties and all the discouragement Th underwolves jump all over their around losing, that these guys visitors by out-shooting them 16-2 come to the rink excited, willing to in the fi rst and giving themselves learn and be better,” he said. a 3-0 lead on the strength of two “I think we have some leaders goals by Brock McPherson. emerging and I think we’re start- Th e Ridgebacks would respond ing to settle into some roles, so I’m with Jordan Freeland picking up pretty happy with all of that.” Brent Vardy Marlin Muylaert Matt Mateja his fourth goal of the campaign, Of course, there are also things unassisted. teams proved to be a major factor before Brent Varty replied with his utes both games,” he said. that could be better. Lakehead’s McPherson com- as the Th underwolves went 5-for-9 fi rst of the season late in the third. “Th e end result, 5-1 and 6-1, “My disappointment is that ev- pleted the hat trick in the third on the power play. Th e game ended 6-1, but head that’s how much better they are ery night it’s something diff erent period as the early defi cit proved Lakehead jumped out to their coach Marlin Muylaert was still than us right now. that bites us and costs us a win,” too much for the Ridgebacks to second large lead in two games by happy with the way his team bat- Am I disappointed with the said Muylaert. overcome. putting two goals past starter Matt tled. loss? Yeah, you’re always disap- “We just can’t seem to string 60 Th e game ended 5-1. Mateja in the fi rst while out-shoot- “I thought we competed real pointed when you lose, but I’m not minutes together where we do ev- In the second game, special ing the Ridgebacks 19-5. hard, and played hard for 60 min- disappointed with the work ethic.” erything we want to do right.” Th e Ridgebacks fell behind 6-0 Playing in Th under Bay also The Chronicle November 27, 2007 33 SPORTS NEWS Players love UOIT bench boss

1988 to 1991, Pearson starred in big change. Th e mentality of the By Michael Stathopoulos the Ontario Hockey League with game is diff erent and Pearson Chronicle Staff the Belleville Bulls and Oshawa seems to have made the transi- Generals, notching 226 points tion smoothly. “It’s totally diff erent Like many former professional over those three seasons. hockey than what I’m used to, but hockey players, it didn’t take Rob A fi rst-round pick of the Toron- I think I’ve made the adjustment,” Pearson long to fi gure out how to Maple Leafs in 1989, Pearson he said. “Marlin’s helped me out much he missed the game of hock- played 269 games over six seasons with quite a few things and we’re ey, a game he grew up loving right in the NHL. slowly getting on pace here.” here in Oshawa. Now, instead of going to work Aside from his skills and ability Th e idea of coaching kind of down at the corner of Church and on the ice, Pearson knows what is snuck up on the Oshawa native, Carlton at Maple Leaf Gardens, needed to be successful. “I’ve had after being away from hockey for Pearson sets up shop behind the a couple opportunities to get close a couple of years. As time passed, bench at the Campus Ice Centre, to a ring or a cup, so I think I really he started to get the itch to stay in- here on campus. know what it takes to win, and I volved in the game in some capac- Last year, Pearson received also know how you could simply ity and coaching the UOIT Ridge- a call from head coach Marlin let it slip away,” he said. “I think I backs off ered him an opportunity Muylaert asking him if he’d be in- just bring a professionalism that to do so. terested in coaching. “I was out I learned from playing with some “I think it was from being away of the game since 2001 and this of the best players in the world like from the game for two years,” said opportunity came up and I was a Gretzky. Little things I’ve learned Pearson. “I became a fan, I started hometown boy and thought, ‘You from them, I can take and pass it watching it with the Leafs. I’m an know what, this is probably the on to these guys.” alumni and I have seasons tickets best place to start.” Th e wealth of his experience there so I started to get back into Coaching can be diffi cult and has not been lost on the players ei- hockey and started watching it requires a learning curve for most, ther. “He’s been great with us,” said and realized that even though my but Pearson welcomes the chal- assistant captain Brent Varty. “He career ended, I didn’t want it to Photo by Mike Stathopoulos lenge. “To come here and learn brings so much as far as knowing completely end.” from Marlin and Brett I think is a where to be on the ice and little He brought with him an impres- great opportunity,” he said. pointers that can improve our X’S AND O’S: Head coach Rob Pearson goes over sive resume that is rivaled by few in Coming from the pro hockey game. He’s just a great guy to have some plays with his Ridgebacks. Ontario University Athletics. From ranks to the university game is a on the ice to learn from.” Canada’s number one player has perspective By Chris Jones she took exercise science for four thing interesting.” Chronicle Staff years. So she decided to keep it local Th e culture change was diff er- this time, and go to the two-year Th e number one soccer player ent, but she enjoyed herself down paramedic program at Durham in Canada not only attends this there. College. school, but she lives in Oshawa as “People were a lot diff er- She continued to play soccer at well. ent down there. More laid-back, Durham, but didn’t join the squad Paramedic student Katie Sze- slow-paced, and the weather was till late last year. She played two ghalmi is this year’s all Canadian great,” she said. “I made some of or three league games, the OCAA player of the 2007 season. She the greatest friends that I’m still championship, and the CCAA scored 12 goals in the regular sea- friends with.” championship. However, her sta- son, three in the OCAA champion- She played only three of her tistics weren’t as impressive as this ship and one in the CCAA cham- four years in Georgia due to an year’s. pionship in Nova Scotia. ACL tear in her third year. She After these Lady Lords won Born and raised in Oshawa, ended up having two knee surger- themselves the bronze medal, they Szeghalmi attended school at ies. travelled the streets of Nova Scotia Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catho- After those four years, she real- to celebrate. lic High School, playing a variety ized what she wanted to do in life. Th e found themselves at the of sports - basketball, volleyball, Be a paramedic. Alexander Keith’s brewery, getting hockey and soccer. “When I graduated from uni- free beer! Th ey also stumbled their However, she knew soccer was versity I wanted to do something way to Alexander Keith’s grave- what she wanted to play in post- more exciting,” she said. “I see so stone. Photo by Chris Jones secondary school. many people unhappy with their Soccer has come to an end and After high school she got herself jobs. You spend so much time at right now Szeghalmi is enjoying work each day, I thought it would her free time before the exams ALL CANADIAN: 2007 All-Canadian Katie Szeghalmi a scholarship to Georgia South- scored 12 goals along with winning a championship. ern University in the U.S. where be (better for me) if I did some- come. UOIT rowing just getting started

By Mark Milner ful one for the Ridgebacks, featur- eight-man heavyweight team col- very pleased.” “We had about 37 rowers this Chronicle Staff ing record highs and lows. lided with the wall after a bump “Th e crews fi nished where we year, and about 25 are coming In their fi rst regatta of the sea- from another boat, causing almost hoped they would.” back.” Th e lakes may be starting to son, the Ridgebacks won two gold $500 worth of damage. He’s added that despite the Th e winter season for the freeze, but the UOIT rowing sea- medals, a fi rst for the team. To- Later in the season, a boat cap- team’s fi nishes, this year was a Ridgebacks consists of indoor rac- son is far from over. wards the end of the season, they sized at the Brock Invitational, an- great experience for the rowing es, most of them on ergometers or Next month, the Ridgebacks entered their fi rst two and one- other fi rst for the university. teams. rowing machines. start their strength and condition- person boats. Overall, head coach Rob Mil- Next year, he hopes the teams Th e Ridgebacks plan to com- ing program and in January they However, the Ridgebacks sea- likin is optimistic about the sea- will be able to continue to com- pete in the Ontario and Canadian start their winter season. son also had some setbacks. In son. pete and to draw on this year’s ex- championships. Th is past season was an event- the Head of the Trent regatta, the “It was a good year,” he said. “I’m perience. 34 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 SPORTS NEWS Give your team some support because their parent was a fan, so basketball (“too boring”) or hock- chose the underdog. Th e last fan is one who is un- By Robert McNab there’s some foundation there. ey (“my parents never had it on, While not a huge fan of NHL, questionably loyal. Chronicle Staff So out of the four major sports so I didn’t follow it”), not one of his he lists the Toronto Maple Leafs as Durham College Golf Manage- (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL), do people favourite teams is local. his team only because, “they’re the ment graduate Nathan Wright fol- If you’re a loyal fan, you stick like their hometown teams? Are Jon Th iebaud, a third-year hometown team.” lows the Toronto Blue Jays, Maple with your favourite team no matter they loyal? criminology student at UOIT, is “I used to be a Detroit Red Leafs, Raptors and the Buff alo what. Win or lose, you’re feelings Dan Alayon, a fi rst-year chem- basically a loyal hometown team Wings fan because of Steve Yzer- Bills. for that team don’t change. No- istry student at UOIT, is a New kind of guy, except he follows the man, but he retired, so I have no Every team he likes is the clos- body likes a bandwagon jumper. York Yankees fan. NFL’s San Diego Chargers. other reason to like them,” he said. est in his vicinity. If you are one of those afore- “I’m a Yankees fan because my It must be noted that the NFL Th iebaud has followed the “My dad sort of infl uenced me mentioned fans, supporting teams dad is a die-hard,” he said. does not have a Canadian team. NBA’s Toronto Raptors since they in that way,” he said. that always win, you instantly lose “But I also like the Blue Jays However, it does have teams in came into the league in 1995 and Wright anoints the Maple Leafs credibility with friends, co-workers because they’re my hometown Buff alo, Detroit and Cleveland. All he makes no bones about who his as his favourite sports team, cit- and other fans in general. team.” are within a relatively short driving favourite baseball team is. ing such legendary Toronto sports How can a person, for no ap- Some like a certain team be- distance and can be found on local “I like the Toronto Blue Jays, for fi gures as former captains Wendel parent reason, like the Boston Red cause of a single player. television. obvious reasons,” he said. Clark and Doug Gilmour, as well Sox when the Toronto Blue Jays Alayon’s team in the NFL is the But Th iebaud’s reasoning for Th e Blue Jays, of course, won as former goaltender and current are just down the highway? Cincinnati Bengals, which features following the Chargers is simple. back-to-back World Series cham- Leafs captain Mats Sundin. If you’re a fan of a team from star wide receiver Chad Johnson. In Super Bowl XXIX, his Char- pionships in 1992 and 1993. Th ose players have infl uenced outside the city, province or coun- “Ocho Cinco,” he says, referring gers were in the process of getting We’ve just heard from a couple his love aff air for the Blue & try that you live in, you really need to the nickname Johnson gave walloped by the San Francisco of fans, one who doesn’t seem to White. a good reason. himself last season. 49’ers. Just 7 years old at the time, like any local teams, and another “I’m loyal baby!” Some fans follow a certain team Since Alayon doesn’t follow he did what people often do. He who is somewhere in the middle. Loyal indeed. CFL doesn’t get enough respect I’m getting sick and tired of If history has showed us any- in all three of his Grey Cup ap- respect as the NFL. current CFL and NFL teams) alto- hearing about the Buff alo Bills thing, it’s that many NFL stars fi rst pearances and was named the I love the NFL. Many Canadi- gether. coming to the Rogers Centre for made it big in the CFL. CFL’s Most Outstanding Player six ans such as I have contributed to Th e season would begin in only one game. Look at Warren Moon. He times. making the NFL one of the most the second week of September, First of all, the Bills suck. Th ey couldn’t get drafted his fi rst year Still think the CFL has no tal- successful businesses in the world. similar to the NFL now, but games haven’t had a winning record (ex- out of college by any NFL teams, ent? Th e reason why they don’t get But think about how much money would be played on Saturdays and cept for this season) since 1999, so the Edmonton Eskimos signed recognized for their accomplish- would be earned if the CFL and Sundays. and I don’t want that team to play him. He ended up winning fi ve ments is because the NFL has a NFL commingled and became Seventeen weeks of football in my country. Secondly wouldn’t Grey Cups in a row, and threw for bigger fan base and more money. one league. is not enough. Th is new league the NFL make more money if it 21,228 yards and 144 touchdown Th is year’s First off , the would consist of 20 weeks of foot- merged with CFL? It’s been sug- passes. Wow, and they say there’s salary cap for fi elds would be ball. Each week, two teams would gested for years, but could it work? no talent in the CFL. the NFL is $109 110 yards long have a bye week. Th is way each It could be called the North Ameri- Moon after playing six years in million. Want Chris and 65 yards in club would play 19 games. can Football League. the CFL went to the NFL and cre- to know what width, just like in Th e playoff s would be similar to Some say that there isn’t ated similar staggering numbers. the CFL’s is? It’s Jones the CFL. the NHL and NBA. Th e top teams enough talent in the CFL to com- Doug Flutie is another example. $4.05 million. Th e end in each division would automati- bine the two, but these men are Th e Heisman Trophy winner start- At least it was zones would cally get into the playoff s and fi nely tuned athletic machines. ed in the USFL playing for the New bigger than last be the same as would be rated on their record in 5Ray Fontaine, who blocked a Jersey Generals, and then went to year’s cap, which was $3.8 million. the CFL, 20 yards each. But rules the regular season. punt at the Toronto Argonauts last the NFL’s Chicago Bears, and New Teams in the NFL will pay top would be under the NFL’s jurisdic- Th e next four slots would be home game of the season against England Patriots. But his career dollar for top prospects coming tion. fi lled with the next best four teams the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, grad- rose drastically once he joined the out of college ball. Four downs, 11 men on the in the conference. Th e playoff s uated from the University of Ken- CFL. For example, Adrian Peterson, fi eld, if a game goes to overtime would be sudden death until there tucky. Who else graduated from He signed with the B.C. Lions star running back for the Minne- the fi rst team that scores would is a Super Bowl winner. that school? in 1990 and in 1991 he threw for sota Vikings, signed a six-year con- be proclaimed the winner. All NFL So all you CFL and NFL owners Glenn Holt. He’s part of the 6,619 yards. In 1992, he led his Cal- tract worth $40.5 million fresh out penalty rules would be used in this stick this in your pipe and smoke Cincinnati Bengals’ deadly wide gary Stampeders to the Grey Cup. of Oklahoma State. new league. it. receiver setup. Th e next year he threw a record 48 Th e highest paid CFL player is Conferences would remain the Th is idea is an opportunity to Tim Couch, the number one touchdown passes. Casey Printers, raking in $500,000 AFC and NFC, as in the current make millions, and to see some draft pick in the 1999 NFL draft In 1996 and 1997, he led the a year for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. NFL, but teams would be added great football, which will attract and former Heisman trophy win- Argonauts to back-to-back Grey Look at the diff erence, no won- or removed from each division, more crowds to the millions of ner, is also from Kentucky. Cups. He was named game MVP der the CFL doesn’t get the same bringing the league to 40 clubs (all fans already. Rowing coach continues to row

By Mark Milner He doesn’t have the lean, mus- got in the way for a few decades, sailing and gliding. “It was a chance meeting,” he Chronicle Staff cular look of a rower. He looks but upon retirement, he got back “I go down south and sail in the said. “We were all just standing more like a senior offi ce clerk, into rowing. In 1989, Millikin was winter,” he said, “off the coast of the around getting coff ee.” Th e two hit His offi ce is sparely furnished, somebody who sits for a living, one of the founders of the Durham Virgin Islands… I know some peo- it off , leading to Kelly introducing with just a poster on one wall. which is exactly what he did, work- Rowing Club. ple who live down there.” him to his sister, Grace Kelly, that Of a rowing team, naturally. ing as an air-traffi c controller for And when UOIT started a row- He’s also a teacher, of a sort, very night. Th e desk is covered in rowing 35 years. ing team in 2006, Athletic Director teaching the fundamentals of row- She seemed nice, reminisced magazines, rowing books, framed However, he was rowing before Ken Babcock turned to Millikin. ing. Instead of a classroom, he has Millikin. “It was a rotating dance, rowing pictures, his laptop com- that and he still rows now. “Before the Ridgebacks started, his offi ce; instead of a blackboard, boys one way, girls the other.” puter and a camcorder on a small “I once rowed for competition,” Ken Babcock and I used to have he uses the popular video website Although they met for about tripod. he jokes. “Now I row for comple- conversations, when it was still Youtube.com. 40 seconds, it remained a lasting It faces a large rowing machine tion.” just Durham College, about recre- “Good training videos are hard memory for Millikin. that takes up an entire side of his His experience with rowing ational rowing,” he said. to come by.” As for the dance itself, “I was offi ce, eating up space. goes far back, more than 50 years, “We had the water, we just He’s been rowing for what too awestruck to notice.” Rowing seems to come fi rst to to when his dad took him to a re- couldn’t fi gure out why there seems like a lifetime, and he’s got So why rowing? What has kept Rob Millikin, former president of gatta. wasn’t a rowing club.” the stories that come with it. him in it for so long? the Durham Rowing Club and cur- “I was wondering what all these Th is isn’t to say that his life re- In 1953, or 1954 - even he “Rowing’s been good to me,” an- rent coach of the UOIT Ridgeback water spiders were doing,” he ex- volves around rowing, however. seems unsure - he met John B. swered Millikin. rowing team, and it’s never some- plained, referring to the boats. Perhaps as a response to being Kelly Jr., best known for either win- “I’ve always liked being on the thing that seems to be too far away “I signed up soon after.” cooped up in a control tower, Mil- ning a bronze medal in the 1956 water.” from him. He rowed for four years in likin seems to appreciate open Olympics or for being Grace Kel- When you’ve done it as long as Hamilton, starting in 1952. Work spaces: his other hobbies include ly’s brother. he has, you better. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 35 36 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 SPORTS NEWS Tavares has options for ’08-09

By Kenny Mayhew into his third season with the Generals and Tavares to come into the NHL at a 17, given ers for the future, rather using their talent to Chronicle Staff has 53 points to show. It is becoming more heís not the biggest prospect at 6-0 and 183 gain more profi t. evident as each game passes that Tavares pounds, but he plays a strong mans game. “It (doesn’t) make a lot of sense for AHL Th e NHL has come across many ex- should be playing with the top dogs of the Much like Crosby, he has strong feet and is teams owned by NHL teams (currently 10) traordinary talents throughout the years. NHL, or at least be in the breeding grounds hard to push off the puck. to sign a player, that would end up playing Among the players to live up to their hype of the AHL. Despite hopes of the NHL granting Ta- for another NHL team,” said Andrews. are Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Mario Le- However, just because his point totals vares special treatment, the league seems Andrews claims that even though there mieux and so far Alexander Ovechkin and suggest he is ready for the next level doesnít to be standing fi rm on the rulebook and it is have been rumours of the Marlies being in- Sidney Crosby. Gretzky and Lemieux will give him the automatic in. Just like every- unlikely that he will be eligible. terested in having Tavares and thus seeing forever be portrayed as two of the best point body else, Tavares is expected to wait until Th at is where the AHL comes in, and if the exceptional player rule will be put in per game producers and it is now up to the the 2009 NHL entry draft. right now in particular the To- eff ect for the AHL, there has been no actual next generation to make a dent in the record Born Sept. 20, 1990, he is fi ve “By and large, ronto Marlies. talk. books. One man who should join the likes of days shy of being eligible for the‘ purpose of It seems fi tting that Leafs It isnít unheard of for leagues other than Ovechkin and Crosby in the new generation the 2008 entry draft. General Manager John Fergu- the OHL to grant players exceptions. Th e of super talent is 17-year-old Oakville native, Th ere is no question that the Marlies is, I’m son and Maple Leafs Sports IHL signed Radek Bonk when he was un- John Tavares. Tavares is ready to move up pretty certain, to and Entertainment would derage. but there seems to be inter- want to approach Tavares if Other leagues, one being overseas in As a 15-year-old, Tavares was granted develop players exceptional player status by the OHL and est in entertaining the idea for no other reason than a cash Europe, have been posed as options for Ta- chosen fi rst overall by the Oshawa Generals that an early entry would for the Leafs. grab. Itís a way to draw more vares next year. However, it would become for the 2005-2006 season. hurt both his development attention and get more fans to a setback because he would have trouble In his rookie year, the ìfi ve star generalî and reputation. David Andrews’ fi ll the Ricoh Coliseum. After adapting to the European style of game and broke out with 45 goals and 77 points. Th ose Just like any other player all, Tavares, would not auto- when he does he would have to come back totals helped him earn both OHL and CHL the question of bringing a prospect directly matically become a Leaf by playing with the and start over. rookie of the year honours. Last year Tava- into the league straight from junior can be a Marlies, heíd be joining the team just as if he Tavares has a few options for next year. res really made a name for himself, tallying gamble, but if Tavares is as great as his game were coming out of the OHL. Th is strategy Th e most desirable would be to enter the 72 goals and 134 points. Th e 72 goals were suggests, he shouldnít have a problem not questions the motivations of MLSE. NHL draft but it is unlikely that will happen. enough to surpass Wayne Gretzkyís record only playing with NHL players but becom- “By and large, the purpose of the Marl- Looking past an NHL debut come Septem- total of 70 for a 16-year-old, set back in the ing one of the more dominate ones. ies Ö is, I’m pretty certain, to develop play- ber, Tavares can also stay with the Gener- 1977-78 season when he played for the It could also be argued that being let in to ers for the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said AHL als, go to Europe, or hope for an exceptional Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. the league early can be seen as special treat- president David Andrews in a phone in- player rule in the AHL. Each will have its Tavares is now on pace to score approxi- ment and Tavares would have a hard time terview with CBC sports on Friday, Oct. 6. own positives, the latter two more than the mately 160 points this year, as he is 23 games adjusting to the criticism. Having Tavares on the team would imply fi rst, but none will hold Tavares back from Undoubtedly it would be a challenge for that the Leafs are not developing their play- being Th e Next One. Universities can now New uniforms off er athletic scholarships for NHL By Michael Stathopoulos those very reasons, but feels with the steps taken, Chronicle Staff more players will stay in Ontario. “Th ey have really good scholarship programs out Ontario University Athletics took a major step in there, so by introducing them here it’s going to give players in ’07 the right direction when it approved a decision to al- players an opportunity to stay in Ontario,” he said. “It’s low schools to off er scholarships to varsity athletes going to make this league all that much more com- range from minor (slightly dif- starting in the 2007-‘08 school year. petitive.” ferent design in Tampa Bay), to Student-athletes will be able to earn up to $3,500 Aside from all the requirements, there are other New major (the Washington Capitals per year, provided they have an 80 per cent average problems that coaches will run into, such as the funds went back to their old colours entering their fi rst year and maintain a 70 per cent av- to even give to athletes. with an altered logo). erage in subsequent years. Queen’s University head coach Brett Gibson is Th e pants supposedly off er Th e move, which was approved last spring, will fi nding it diffi cult to scrape together enough money jerseys, better core protection, with RBK help in the recruiting process, particularly in sports to be able to off er prospective players some sort of claiming 61 per cent more hip such as hockey where athletes coming out of junior fi nancial aid. protection than the old pants. hockey are looking for any additional funding they “I just don’t have it,” he said. “I have to fundraise pants and Some players have been qui- can get. for my funds. We’re going through an athletic review etly grumbling about the new Clarke Singer, head coach of the men’s hockey where they’ll hopefully give me some more money, jerseys. Others like them. team at the University of Western Ontario, feels the but as of today, we have to fundraise the money.” socks Tampa Bay Lightning de- more coaches are able to put on the table when re- Th is in turn has taken away time that could be fenceman Shane O’Brien is cruiting, the better. better used for recruiting. “It’s a full-time job in itself,” somewhere in the middle. “I think it’ll really help,” he said. “Any time you have Gibson said. By Rob McNab “Th ey’re lighter, but also something extra that you can off er it helps you.” Another problem facing coaches is the fact there Chronicle Staff tighter, so they feel a little weird,” Murray Nystrom, head coach of the Brock Badgers are few players coming out of the OHL who meet he said. men’s hockey team, believes the OUA has taken a step minimum grade requirements allowing them to ob- As almost any hockey fan “Th ere isn’t too much diff er- in the right direction. tain these scholarships. knows, there have been chang- ence, they’re more modern and “I think it’s a great opportunity and move in the “I’d say one in four players meet the requirements,” es made to the NHL jerseys and they do soak up the sweat pretty right direction for our athletes,” he said. “I just wish said Gibson. “With Queen’s it doesn’t make that much uniforms for this season. good, but I prefer the old-style that things were even across the country and the diff erence because I have to have an 80 average to get RBK (Reebok) introduced jersey better.” OUA would adopt the standard CIS (Canadian Inter- them in. It doesn’t hit me as hard as it would other the new Edge Uniform System A few teams have also added university Sport) rule in terms of scholarships.” schools.” at last year’s all-star game in their city name on the front of Th e inconsistency Nystrom is referring to is the Singer has run into the same problems. “Like, how Dallas. the jersey (Dallas, Vancouver), fact there are no minimum grade requirements and many guys in the OHL are coming to me with an 80 Th is season, every team will which hockey has not been no maximum amount of money that schools can of- average, right? Not many,” he said. “What I have to say be using the Edge uniforms, known to do in years past. fer, as in the OUA. is, that there’s money available but you have to get consisting of jerseys, pants and “We played Dallas in the pre- Singer agrees. “It’s a diff erent cap out east and out that 70 per cent average after each year.” socks. season and you couldn’t really west. It’s much more. I think they can off er up to books Here at UOIT, it is even more diffi cult to fi nd the Th e lightweight advanced recognize them, they looked and tuition,” he said. Th at amount is huge when you funds considering the athletic department and its materials are supposed to pro- pretty weird,” O’Brien said. consider that many players coming out of the OHL teams are still in their relatively infant stages. “Here vide increased range of motion, New Jersey Devils forward also have school packages that provide them with ad- at UOIT, because we’re a new program, we’re actually ventilation, durability and com- David Clarkson is in agree- ditional money. still in the process of developing these, so at the mo- fort. ment. Each year, money is becoming a larger factor for ment, we don’t have any athletes on scholarship,” said Th e new system is also sup- “I think some of them look prospective athletes. “Let’s face it, with the amount Scott Barker, athletic co-ordinator at UOIT. posed to reduce the weight of better, with the new logos, but of student debt that people are graduating with, it “We are working with the university to determine the uniforms over the course of after wearing the old ones your should be a factor,” Nystrom said. the mechanism of … how we’re going to off er them, the game. Th e old style soaked entire life, it’s a little awkward. Th is lack of minimums has made playing in other in what amounts we’re going to off er them and where up water, ice and sweat, leaving I don’t know if the league will conferences such as the Atlantic University Sport that that is all coming from so it’s quite a process,” he said. the jerseys feeling heavy. change anything, so we might much more attractive to prospective players. UOIT Th e OUA has taken a step in the right direction, but Th e most noticeable diff er- just have to get used to this.” men’s hockey captain Richard Power played his fi rst it is just that, a step. More action must be taken in or- ence is the new jerseys. Th ey two years of university hockey out east for some of der to level the playing fi eld across the country. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 37 38 The Chronicle November 27, 2007 SPORTS NEWS Is having two starting goalies relevant? Mayhew analyzes

goalies, both with starting abilities, and have both goalies are equal or close in talent and 2.42 GAA and .929 SV%. Th e Sharks were Controversy them split the season, 50-50 or so. While that they will feed off each other. Th is is true. another team that had two goalies capable investing in one goalie may not seem as In high school I played on one of the best of starting, however they went with Evengi secure as two, if there are plans for a strong hockey teams in Toronto. I split the games Nabokov down the stretch and traded Vesa continues over future within the organization, it is better to with two other goalies. Yet as good as we all Toskala to Toronto. have one. were and as we developed together, when After signing an extension with the put in a game situation we felt rusty because Maple Leafs, Toskala would begin his fi ght we would only play once every two weeks. with Andrew Raycroft for the starting role. starting two If you look at the NHL, the best goalies Judging by the amount of starts, it looks as Kenny are the ones who play. Martin Brodeur, Mi- though Toskala is now the starter and Ray- ikka Kiprusoff , Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller croft should be on his way out. Although goalies in both Mayhew and Marc-Andre Fleury all rounded out the Raycroft is a strong backup, he comes with NHL’s top fi ve tenders of last year, by way of a hefty $2 million salary. Th e Leafs are a wins. Martin Brodeur played 78 of his team’s perfect example of how to ruin a goaltend- the NHL and 82 games, and despite having a question- ing rotation. Having both these goalies will Th ere are generally two reasons why able squad in front of him, they managed to hurt their development. Th ey need to trade teams alternate goalies. Th e fi rst and usually make the playoff s. Raycroft because Justin Pogge is still a large minor hockey with younger teams, is because the coach Having two goalies with starter poten- part of the future, playing currently with the feels it is fair to do so. Th e consensus is that tial can cause a problem, especially when Toronto Marlies. Th e future is on hold right both goalies pay the same amount, so they the goalie playing fewer games is young. now because Scott Clemmenson is stand- should play the same amount. However, It Th e Buff alo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, and ing in the way of Pogge’s ice time. Clemmen- leagues is hard to establish consistency and develop Anaheim Ducks were the top-three noted son should be Toskala’s backup and Pogge properly when rotation is in eff ect. teams for splitting games between their should be the Marlies starter. As a goalie myself, I know playing goal goalies. Th e Sabres had Ryan Miller and Th e Maple leafs are a great way to de- is a mental game. A goalie’s success builds Martin Biron, both deserving of at least 60 scribe how having two capable goalies in One of the more controversial issues through confi dence. games, however only Miller was able to the same organization can be a bad move. within hockey organizations of late from I paid more than $600 to play about 16 get to that plateau. Th is drove Biron, who It makes it hard for a goalie and the team to the minor level to the NHL is the debate of games, half of the 32-game season, in the posted a questionable 3.04 GAA and .899 become consistent, and it’s a slow develop- rotating goalies. Traditionally, teams would Greater Toronto Hockey League. In a com- SV%, out of Buff alo and sent him to Phila- ment process. Teams are much better off go with one reliable goaltender, who would petitive league such as the GTHL, manage- delphia where he is just now getting the having a go-to-guy with an up-and-comer play the majority of the season, and have ment should adjust the registration fees for ice time he deserves. Biron, now 17 games developing at his own pace, and getting a backup to relieve in games against weak goalies. played this season, only two short of his to- ready to take over the starters job when opponents. However, over the last couple Th e second reason is coaches feel that tal last year with Buff alo, has an impressive needed. years, more teams have tried taking two Oh, athletes and their superstitions or changing the laces of the skates Th ere were those who, no matter ey equipment on, knows it is not boots,” he said. By Michael Stathopoulos prior to every game, in the world of what, would drive the same route an easy task to do so with skates In 1997 Muylaert made anoth- Chronicle Staff professional hockey, superstitions to the rink every day and eat the getting in the way. er key wardrobe decision in order seem to run wild. same thing on game days. Jordan Freeland, another for- to perhaps lure some of the luck of Whether it’s walking around Back in the 1970s, it was said Pearson himself was even guilty ward on the men’s hockey team the Irish. a ladder, avoiding black cats on that Montreal Canadiens great, of following some sort of supersti- has his own superstitions as well. “We were playing for the na- Halloween or never opening um- Guy Lafl eur, would go out and en- tion. “I didn’t do anything too crazy. “Everything on the right side goes tional championship, which we brellas inside, everyone has their joy a smoke in between periods I would do the right-left dressing. on fi rst,” he said. “I try to do the ex- had lost three years out of four, superstitions. However, when it during his playing days. I’d say the most crazy thing I did act same thing the next day if we and it was on St. Patrick’s Day, so I comes to professional athletes, Rob Pearson, assistant coach was try to stop at every light going get a win and defi nitely try to be wore green and we won.” more specifi cally hockey players, with the UOIT men’s hockey team to the rink, but I only did that once the fi rst shooter in every drill dur- So whether it’s a bushy beard or superstition seems to be taken to and former player with the Toron- and it didn’t work out that night,” ing practice.” dyed blonde hair in the playoff s, as a whole other level. to Maple Leafs, has seen his share he said laughing. Superstitions don’t just aff ect many OHL and junior teams like Stories abound of the diff erent of antics from his fellow players Brett Connolly, a forward with players either. Head coach Marlin to do, hockey is fi lled with numer- routines and superstitions that pro during his days in the NHL. the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hock- Muylaert was once very precise in ous superstitions. hockey players follow. He says there were those who ey team, has also been sucked in choosing his game-day attire. Whether they actually work can Whether it’s putting all the taped their sticks before every by superstition. “I put my skates on “When I was younger, in my 11 be debated, but there is no deny- equipment on starting with the game and in between periods, re- fi rst before anything,” he said. years at Guelph, I never coached ing they add so much character to right side, then left (or vice-versa), gardless if they needed it or not. Anyone who has ever put hock- a game without wearing cowboy the game and those whose play it. Toronto FC aren’t all that bad choice. For any sports team, losing 17 out of 30 He’s a Canadian national team regular games is a horrible result. But for Toronto’s and has a history with English clubs Bristol MLS 2007 statistics newest franchise, Toronto FC, it has taken City, Huddersfi eld Town, Nottingham Forest Team GP W L T PTS the results in stride and feels next season it and Southampton. His transfer from Bristol D.C United 30 16 7 7 55 has a chance at a playoff City to Nottingham For- New England 30 14 8 8 50 spot. est is recorded as the most New York 30 12 11 7 43 Chicago 30 10 10 10 40 Many franchises that expensive transfer of a Ca- Kansas City 30 11 12 7 40 enter a league struggle Craig nadian player, 1.25 million Columbus 30 9 11 10 37 to pull out solid results, pounds, making Brennan Toronto FC 30 6 17 7 25 a fan base and are usu- Clark a much-respected veteran ally the butt of many and an obvious leader. midseason winning streak. If it could have class of soccer in North America all summer jokes. But Toronto FC To strengthen his team, kept a fi t squad through the season they’d and showed their appreciation. surpassed many expec- manager Mo Johnston has have had much more success. Toronto FC’s home crowd supported tations when it entered the Major League been trying out top talent from English and Johnston’s plan to bring in new players many of their victories. Toronto sold 14,000 Soccer (MLS) this past summer. Spanish leagues over the ending months of will also strengthen the team’s bench. season tickets and sold out every home Much time and eff ort went into bring- the season. Th e addition of Toronto FC to the MLS game with more than 20,000 in attendance. ing in players when the team has no back- Although Toronto had a strong squad it has brought world-class soccer to Toronto Toronto FC had a successful season de- ground and often little money. has had injury problems all season. and Canada. spite their statistics and fi nishing last in the Toronto FC was able to obtain experi- Injuries to stars such as starting goal- To support the team the City of Toronto league. enced talent from all over the world, with keeper Greg Sutton and forwards Danny Di- built Canada’s fi rst professional soccer-spe- With Toronto and Canada supporting captain Jim Brennan the fi rst obvious chio and Jeff Cunningham dented Toronto’s cifi c stadium, BMO Field. the club it means a bright future for the team Soccer fans were treated to the highest and they will never have a bad season. The Chronicle November 27, 2007 39 SPORTS NEWS ’08 Blue Jays have work to do By Eric Laganis ever, there are a couple steps the Jays can 1995 to 2001, fi nishing no higher than third Chronicle Staff take during the off -season to make the 2008 in the A.L. East, but he was an instrumental Jays have a lot campaign a contending one. part of the Jays’ two World Series wins when Th e end of the 2007 baseball season John Gibbons has achieved mediocre he assisted then GM Pat Gillick. marked another disappointing campaign success as manager of the Blue Jays. In his Ash has also found new success in Mil- to work on for the Toronto Blue Jays as they once again four seasons he has accumulated a .504 waukee as the assistant to Brewers GM failed to make the playoff s for the fi rst time winning percentage and his best fi nish was Doug Melvin, where the Brewers’ second- since winning back-to-back World Series in 2006 when he led the Jays to second place place showing was their best fi nish since to become titles in 1992 and 1993. in the A.L. East. Unfortunately, this outcome 1992. Th e lack of success over the past 14 sea- didn’t mean much as the Jays still placed 10 Ash deserves a second shot to turn the sons has ignited feelings that the Jays may games behind the New Blue Jays into a contending never again achieve the kind of success they York Yankees. team. a contender had during the late ’80s and early ’90s. How- Gibbons’ mediocrity Aside from making is further marred when Eric changes at the managerial compared to the success position and in the front of- of Boston Red Sox skip- Laganis fi ce, the Jays need to make per Terry Francona. on-fi eld changes in order Francona, who has to become a competitive been manager of the team next year. Red Sox for the same When the Blue Jays number of seasons as Gibbons has been in signed starting pitcher A.J. Burnett to a Toronto, has already won two World Series fi ve-year contract in 2006, they expected championships. big things from the former Florida Marlin. In order for the Jays to become a con- However, Burnett has done little to cement tending team in 2008, they need to hire a his place in the starting rotation. new manager who will bring them success He spent over two months in two diff er- immediately. ent stints on the disabled list in 2006 due to A manager who fi ts this description is an injury to his pitching arm. He ended the former New York Yankees and now Los An- season with a record of 10-8 and an ERA of geles Dodgers skipper Joe Torre. 3.98. Torre led the Yankees to four World Se- Burnett had more starts in the 2007 ries titles in 12 seasons. campaign but still failed to post the kinds Unfortunately, when Torre left the Yan- of numbers the Jays hoped for due again to kees last month, the Jays missed an oppor- time spent on the disabled list. He fi nished tunity to hire him. with a record of 10-8 and an ERA of 3.75. Without a manager of the calibre of Toronto has a good starting rotation go- Torre, the Jays won’t amount to much next ing into next season led by ace Roy Halla- season. day, Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum, Like Gibbons, general manager J.P. Ric- but the Jays need to trade Burnett for a qual- ciardi has experienced limited success in ity starting pitcher to make the rotation the Toronto. Before being hired in late 2001, best it can be. Ricciardi had a lot of accomplishments as- A pitcher who would be a nice addition sisting general manager Billy Beane in Oak- to the 2008 rotation is Livan Hernandez land, but failed to export that same success from the Arizona Diamondbacks. to the Blue Jays. In his six seasons as GM, Hernandez would bring experience and Toronto has achieved a winning percentage success to a Jays team that has had very of .495 with no playoff berths, a far cry from little of it, having been a key part of the 1997 his success in Oakland, which included two World Series champion Florida Marlins and playoff appearances. most recently, pitching for the Diamond- Ricciardi’s tenure in Toronto hasn’t been backs in the 2007 playoff s. all bad. He has acquired some notewor- In 1997, Hernandez had a record of 9-3 thy players in B.J. Ryan, Lyle Overbay and with an ERA of 3.18 during the regular sea- Frank Th omas, but he has also made some son and a record of 4-0 in the playoff s while blunders, particularly last season where he being named the MVP of the NLCS and the signed three pitchers who fl oundered be- World Series. fore being cut loose: John Th omson, Tomo During this past season, Hernandez had Ohka and Victor Zambrano. a record of 11-11 with an ERA of 4.93 and Th e Blue Jays need a new GM in order to had a playoff record of 1-1 and an ERA of become a contending team in 2008 as Ric- 4.02 for the Diamondbacks. ciardi has had enough time to try to turn the With Hernandez as a Blue Jay, Toronto Jays around and fans are growing weary of would have the experience they need to his failures. make a serious run at a playoff spot in 2008. Toronto should consider former GM If the Jays make these changes, then they Gord Ash. Sure, Ash didn’t achieve much may earn that deserved playoff spot that has when he held the position in Toronto from been unknown to fans for 14 years. 40 The Chronicle November 27, 2007