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Internet at Humber has price tag attached
in a meeting between SAC how the lab would be monitored, in the lab will be Microsoft Gory said that monitors would LORRIE KRALKA members and faculty from the and how students would receive Windows 3.1, MSOffice, and become "security guards instead Staff Writer Academic Computing division, a their accounts. MS-Suite. Visual Basic will be of monitors," if they were deadline of April 10 has been set The method of ^^^^^ offered on only required to 'police' the lab in that The road from Humber for finalizing the budget for the payment being seri- 20 of the way. College to the information high- new computer lab offering ously considered is machines, Also addressed was the "We are looking at a way may still be under construc- Internet access to students. the debit card, simi- because they method in which students would tion, but access for students isn't The main issues focused on in lar to the photo- way in which don't anticipate receive their accounts. the students might students copiers in the library. too many people "We are looking at a way in far away. And the meeting were how students can get still have to pay for it. would be charged for printouts, The amount that stu- wanting to use it. which students can get an dents will be charged an Internet address By reducing the Internet address when they sign has not yet been number of up at registration," said Judy when they sign up addressed. copies of Visual McLean, the Director of pParking lot could replace In a tentative bud- at registration," Basic they buy Academic Computing.
get written up by from 105 to 25, Petch also added that it would equine centre at Humber SAC members, the Judy McLean, an additional not be unreasonable to expect total cost of the lab Director of Academic $7,000 will be that students, especially continu- will be about Computing saved. ing education students, would clearly is more expensive if $524,000, half of ' "We're also want their accounts the next day. TRISH WILKINSON someone owns it, like which will be paid by SAC, and getting information in from our "None of this will work unless Staff Writer Woodbine Racetrack, than if we half by the college. This cost reps to see if there is any particu- the system can do it (adding and own it ourselves. includes $414,000 for hardware, lar software that they want or deleting addresses) itself," said The Equine Clinic might be the Gordon hopes to have the answer to Humber's parking new parking in place by and almost $43,000 for software. need, " said Mark Berardo, SAC Petch. problems as the College consid- September, but isn't sure on the The lab will be outfitted with president. A report on the Internet sys- date. ers tearing down the facility for a exact 100 486DX2-66 machines, and Also being considered is some tem currently in use by Erindale new lot. The president added that two HP LaserJet printers that can Autocad software, and putting a College at the University of President Robert Gordon said effort has been made over the print 16 pages a minute. Ten of plotter in the lab. Last year, a Toronto outlined some of the the plan would help to eliminate last two years since the equine the machines will also have a CD plotter was bought for A+, at a the Woodbine Racetrack reserve program was cancelled to try problems that have been found. ROM and SoundBlaster 16 card cost of $10,000 and "it's just sit- lot by putting to use available to either relocate the classes The lab at Erindale found that installed. ting there collecting dust," said land on the campus. or have an outsider run the extra staff, well versed in the "We have a serious parking current building However, Chris Gory, SAC vice-presi- Gory. Internet was required to help stu- problem. 1 think it's a move to neither of these solutions were dent of finance, is hoping to save The method of monitoring the dents. For the Humber lab, only of try and bring more our park- feasible with the school's bud- about $10,000 from the software lab is still being decided, as well two monitors have been budget- : ing onto the campus and to uti- get. budget by not installing all the as any time limits that might be '.Ijze the space that we have as The only delay with the plan ed for. programs on all the machines. imposed on use of the comput- ;:best as possible," Gordon said. is a racetrack veterinarian that Another meeting has been "Half (of the programs) will be ers. Paul Petch, the director of I: Gordon also said moving the still uses part of the building as called for April 6 to further exam- parking to Humber s land would a clinic. The College wants to offered on some machines," said Computer Services and Data ine the debit cards, the location save the College money, wait until the vet and his staff Gory. The other half of the pro- Centre, said that having monitors of the lab, and the purchasing of :. "We're trying to avoid having have relocated before any- grams will be offered on others. impose time limits "could be the is tables and chairs. ; to pay off campus parking which thing made definite. The programs wiH-be offered messiest of solutions. Humber College celebrates 100 years
Humber, it led to some pretty creative up shop. They had to compete with a "Except for all the meetings, my job accounting practices, and much distrust troupe of outside vendors — selling hasn't really changed a whole lot," between students and administrators; everything from hot dogs to falafel to President Tallon was quoted as saying in teachers felt overworked and underappre- shish-kebab — that had cropped up on the Oct. 3, 2001 edition of Humber Et ciated. the grass outside the college, ever since Cetera. No one was much surprised. ...LIKE IT IS Mass protests were held opposing the the administration began issuing licences. The new lean and mean structure at spectre of rising tuition hikes, though they The food services department was elimi- Humber was beginning to pay dividends seem rather silly today, what with fees nated. toward the early 2010s. Time magazine hovering around $55,000 a semester Around the year 2000, colleges did a glowing profile of the college, calling RALPH TASGAL without a peep. received the right to charge students in it a "value-packed educational whirlwind Columnist Things came to a head around the turn proportion to the cost of their courses. featuring a rare combination of public of the century: Tuition had, in fact, dou- Enrollment dropped for the most expen- thrift and professional expertise that sets a Year 2067. A century of tradition has bled and then some just in the last few sive programs at Humber, and while new benchmark for excellence in higher elapsed, remarkably, for it seems years. Applications to get into colleges many thought they wouldn't survive, they education." Humber was thrice judged just yesterday Humber College first and universities had fallen off drastically, did on smaller scales. first overall in Maclean's magazine's annu- opened its doors. and those who did apply, for the first time Also about this time. President Gordon al ranking of post-secondary institutions Few realized then, that in a mere hun- began to act like consumers. As such, left the college to try his hand at politics. (modified in 1999 to include colleges). dred years, this labyrinth built of glass and they demanded and received far more for He ran for federal pariiament and rode a 2052-2053 was a tumultuous year for steel would be home to one of the coun- their money than they had been getting. Reform Party tidal wave to victory. But the college. The School of Technology try's leading institutions of higher educa- In order to attract a no longer plentiful after two terms, including a stint in cabinet was awarded a $1.5 billion Pentagon con- tion; that within its first four decades of pool of applicants — in essence, in order as Minister of the Environment, Gordon tract to develop a ground-to-air "defence operation, this college would already have to survive — colleges reacted quickly. resigned under a cloud of controversy. shield" for the east coast of North become a prototype for post-secondary Humber pared its top-heavy organization, According to the newspaper clippings at America. This, in response to a threat by education of the future. slashing vice presidents, deans and chairs. the time, he was implicated in a scandal recently nuclearized Iceland to put the Mostly this is taken for granted now, Program Coordinators stopped teaching, involving several high-level Environment nuclear deep-freeze on the Americans for and were it not for the centennial celebra- became full-time administrators, and for Ministry officials and a powerful duck leading a boycott of the Reykjavik tions that had the president's staff fever- the most part, dealt directly with the presi- lobby group, headed by someone named Olympics two years earlier. ishly digging up a hundred years of dent and two remaining vice presidents. Nino D'Avolio. The complete details were But in February, 2053, Humber Et Humber history, scarcely a soul would Student government was abolished, never fully revealed, but they centered Cetera reporter Daniel J. St. Aubin III, have even been aware of the turmoil widely viewed by students as an expen- around a scheme to "generate revenue." grandson of one-time SAC executive besetting the college at the end of the last sive game of "make believe" they no Gordon was subsequently made assistant, Daniel J. St. Aubiri, broke a century. It seemed quite severe at the longer wished to bankroll. ambassador to Quebec, where the French story about a top administrator at time. Pan-collegiate lobby groups, their press, enamored of his haunting resem- Humber who was siphoning off defence
Documents from the archives reveal sweeping impotence exposed by their blance to Charies De Gaulle, affectionate- shield money and putting it into the park- the mid-1990s to have been watershed inability to prevent fee increases, ceased ly dubbed him, "Lc Squee." ing budget. Parking fees (then pegged at years for all Canadian colleges; declining to exist. Meanwhile, Doris Tallon, Gordon's $685 per semester) were instead ear- public funding had put great strains on A food court was established in the erstwhile executive assistant extraordi- marked for a mysterious "administrative the very survival of government-subsi- Pipe, where private franchises were invit- naire, assumed the mantle of leadership services" fund.
dized post-secondary education. At ed to lease space from the college and set at Humber College. Some things never change, I suppose. " " " "
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i-»5 '%'•* /— 5 win next year's Memorial concert *^««" to honor music teacher Friends of the Library are organizing a fundraiser, to pur- chase multimedia equiprnent Colleagues, students andfriends pay a tribute to one ofHumber'sfinest ior Humber's library. Event organizer and faculty LISA CARTWRIGHT on the road. He got the position around the area. member from the School of Staff Writer with Humber College and that While he mainly played other Electronics, Dave Lloyd said, gave him the opportunity to artists' music, he did compose a "Our goal is to raise $5,000 The music faculty will be pay- spend more time devoted to his few of his own pieces. from the fundraising." ing tribute to their late colleague, jazz playing," Sossin said. "He was very dedicated to the President Robert Gordon Peter Harris with a special after- He taught here until he dis- art of guitar playing (and jazz).
prize, one noon of music. covered he had cancer in He was also writing a book ... a : has donated the top year's paid tuition in the pro- Peter Harris, the head of the September, 1994. study book of guitar," said gram of the winner's choice. guitar program, died of cancer Harris enjoyed teaching, said Sossin. The fundraiser is scheduled January 13, at the age of 49. He Sossin, especially seeing the stu- As a remembrance for Harris, .to run from April 10 through to leaves behind his wife Diane, dents become professional musi- the music faculty will be holding
!-fi|!|; draw date of May 3, or until and their two children, cians. a concert in his honor. Kristopher, 13, and Gregory, 10. "Just seeing the develop- "It's sort of like the faculty iilBiisiiiiiiiiiiiiliM Harris, a self-taught guitar ment of the students ... He was wants to do something for the player, spent the first seven years very dedicated to the guitar family and Peter's memory ... of 1 ,000 fiiliiiiiiiiiiii of his career touring with rock program at Humber. Over the The proceeds go to the educa- The ti Humber Room. prised. 1 didn't think I'd win." Before Men?" took second and Aversa. aua liable in June for The luncheon was for winners She received a cheque for third in the short story category Wilkinson-Griffin is excited of the 1994-95 Student Literary $250.00 for the win. Her story, with honorable mention going to about the book because "1 like interested students Competition. "Origins of youth," is a story of "Desirable Food" by first-year writing and it's great people will Chairman of the communica- two sisters who must overcome journalism student Janet be learning from my work. ALICE GRZYBEK tions department, Joe Aversa, jealousy. She said the story was Walhout. This was the second year for Staff Writer said picking a winner was very "almost autobiographical" in Second and third in the per- the Student Literary Competi- difficult since many of the entries nature and this is what inspired sonal essay category were taken tion. Aversa said he is pleased The opening of a brand new Zellers store in were excellent pieces. "It took her to write it. by first-year computer program- with the way the contest has Woodbine the judges two hours of debating, For her personal essay, ming co-op student Aspasia grown from last year and hopes Centre could mean jobs for students. convincing and persuading (to Wilkinson-Griffin, a first-year Kaplaneris's "Earthbound ... For for as good a turnout in years to Humber pick a winner)," he said. music student, wrote about the Now" and first-year journalism come. Located on the west side of the mall, the unfinished store When all the debating, con- day she discovered she had a lit- student Soma Gobin's "In See pages 16-17 for vincing and persuading was fin- tle sister. She said winning the Search of Beauty. hasn't set a definite opening stories. ished, "Origins of Youth" by personal essay contest "feels All seven pieces will be printed the winning date. The tentative date is the end of August. 1 firing will begin in June but at this time it is unknown how many positions will be available FuU-time classes available or what starting pay will be. According to Anne Bruce, Zellers' district secretary, the number of positions available during summer school will be decided in June. Bruce said students interest- in working at the ALICE GRZYBEK Hook said there will be a According to Casson, with said Steve Virtue, a first-year ed new Zellers can fill out an applica- Staff Writer number of different programs these two programs starting in Architecture student. Virtue tioii at any other store. that will run in short sections. winter and continuing through wouldn't mind being in school now However, it should be clearly Humber is beginning to see One is the Humber School For the summer, when one student during the summer if it meant more activity during the summer Writers course which runs from completes a placement, another he'd graduate earlier from his marked that the application is months. August 5-11. Other short cours- can start at the same place. program. for the Woodbine store. These applications will file Programs such as Business es may have a duration of three Casson said problems of having Christine Falls, a first-year be kept on until hiring begins. Management, Architectural to eight weeks. to place students all at once can Accounting student said she'd also applications Design and Arena Management Programs such as the post- be avoided. like to attend school during the Bruce said can be sent directly to the dis- are just three out of seven pro- graduate certificate in But being in school during the summer to enable her to finish trict office; 3100 Dixie Rd, grams that will be running full- Broadcasting and the Public summer months doesn't work for school faster but only if she could Misslssaiiga, Ont , L4Y 2A6. time through the summer. Relations program have already all students because that's the get OSAP funding. As for any previous experi- "By and large the summer been successfully operating time many work to save money The college is far from running ence needed to work at Zellers, semester will start in about the through the summer. for the following year. all programs through the sum- Bruce said th^ various other second week of May and it'll run "These programs rely heavily "I think financially, you're mer. Casson said it's very difficult stores have students through to August," said Dr. on field placements," said Martha looking at a lot of people who to co-ordinate because of factors many working didn't have any Richard Hook, Humber's vice- Casson, Dean of Registration depend on the summer as the such as staff rotation and costs. who president of instruction. Services. time they can get employment, previous related experience. \ 1 JflHumber Etcetera April 6, 199S - . it EDITORS: Daniel Kielly • Andrew Parsons 675-3111 Edltor-ln-Chief : Lesley Allen • Managing Editor: Marshal Lyons Opinion Editors: Daniel Kielly • Andrew Parsons News Editors: Rob Campbell • Edna Williston Entertainment Editors: Michelle Dorgan • Glenn Teneycke Life Editors: Monica Bujtor • Donna Weidenfelder WOiVJEEii Special Section Editors: Fionna Boyle • Cindy Vautour Sports Editors: Steve Kagan • Tizlana Scorranese Photo Editor: Gail Balfour Copy Editors: Kathryn Bailey, Gail Balfour Number College s Student Newspaper Editorial Advisers: Terri Arnott Technical Adviser: James Cullin A put>lication of the Number Sctmol Of Journalism. Publisher. Nancy Burt. Editorial Offices: L23 1, 205 Number College Blvd. Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5L9 Phone: (4 16)675-3 1 1 Harbourfiront's turn to compromise Now that the federal government has saved Harbourfront from sudden death, it is now up to Harbourfront to rethink its decision and meet them halfway. The federal government's decision to cut funding to Harbourfront Centre by almost a third this fiscal year and then entirely in subsequent years has forced the centre to close its doors forever, accord- ing to Harbourfront's Board of Directors. The closure of Harbourfront means a loss of over $125 million in tourism revenue from three million visitors each year. A wide variety of multicultural programs and events will also be lost ~ not to men- tion hundreds of jobs and volunteer opportunities. Instead of taking such a melodramatic approach, the Board should more aggressively pursue revenue from the private sector and other forms of govern- ment, step up their fundraising campaign and cut some of the 4,000 programs they offer annually to offset the reductions. Harbourfront needs to stand on its own two feet more and stop relying so heavi- ly on handouts. But Ottawa is not entirely blameless either. With the cuts, Harbourfront's annual budget would have dropped from $17 million to $15 million over the next year. After the government pulls out complete- ly, the budget will sink to $9 million. The $1 million pledged in aid will definitely help matters - but only temporarily. Considering a 1993 management consultant after the longest labour lost income and the owners study showed Harbourfront pays $24 million annu- Mike Dodson So dispute in professional sports didn't get a dime of their post ally in taxes, it is foolish for the government to total- a happy (for now) history Series ly withdraw its support They should consider giving what was accomplished? season and World TV baseball fan to get the centre a tax break if they can no longer afford Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Squat. money. Both sides need sponsorship. The gains would by far outweigh the Where will you be on April Zero. The situation is still the back to work now, but in a cou- expenditures in the long run. 26? same as it was in August and ple of months after baseball The government has made the first step in coming Chances are if you're a base- that means it will be a miracle if starved fans have filled both to an equitable compromise. Their assistance has ball fan you'll be sitting comfort- this season is ever actually com- sides pockets up again expect to " bought the centre a year to come up with alternate ably in Sitydome or in front of pleted. hear the word "impasse. means of support. Now it's Harbourfront's turn to the TV. watching your defend- The only reason this season is As long as the owners contin- stop playing childish games and meet them in the ing world Champion Toronto starting is because U.S. District ue to let Selig call the shots there middle. Blue Jays and the Oakland Judge Sonia Sotomayor ruled is no chance the owners are Athletics. that the owners bargained in going to accept a deal that But as Yogi Berra once said, bad faith. Bud Selig's statement doesn't include some kind of FuU speed ahead "It ain't over till it's over." And that "the clubs are delighted to salary tax and after the court's this one ain't over. In the 234 accept the union's unconditional decision in their favor it is equal- Stop the discussion and build the subway. days that this strike lasted, noth- offer to return to work," is a ly unlikely that the players will in The subway system plays a major role the eco- ing was settled. Acting commis- crock. The only reason the own- accept a deal that includes a tax. nomic development stability for and Metropolitan sioner Bud Selig and the owners ers aren't locking out the players Eventually either the owners are Toronto. Expanding the system to eventually wanted a salary cap, tax or some is that the players union would going to lock out the players or include the Greater Toronto Area would sustain and other means of artificially con- slap another lawsuit on them. there will be another strike, it is encourage economic growth for the whole area. trolling player salaries, they The owners have never beaten inevitable until one of the sides Having the private sector or the people benefiting didn't get it. the players in court and if they gives in. from the expansion pay for the project is not unreal- The players wanted to main- lost a decision over a lock-out So go ahead and embrace istic. tain the status-quo and that is they could end up paying the the game. Welcome baseball The spin-offs from the subway are immeasurable. exactly what they got. They will players triple damages. back with open arms. Just don't Besides a more convenient ride, subway stations return under the same condi- This war isn't over, both sides get too attached to it. Don't love offer a great location to do business. Land along the tions that were in place before are just restocking their war the game with all your heart, it lines would become prime real estate. With 842,000 subway riders on the average business the strike, but they still don't chests with the fan's dollars. The will only get broken. Never for- have a collective bargaining players lost two paycheques last get the day last fall when the day, the high volume pedestrian traffic is a business' dream. Above ground, potential office buildings agreement. fall or roughly $250 million in World Series died. hosting professional services, retail stores and restaurants are an easy step away for the commuter. Letters to the Editor: Underground there is the possiblity of concourse Et Cetera letters Editor. Please malls. Humber welcomes to the Part of the privatization partnership could include include your name, program, student number, phone num- corporate sponsorships of the subway stops. For ber and signature. We reserve the right to edit for space, if example the station could be named after the spon- sor and maintenance and security could be provid- the letter is libelous, sexist, racist or discriminatory in any developer. ed by the way it will not be printed. If you have a story idea you feel Wouldn*t Woodbine Mall make a great location for the Number Subway Station? would be of interest, please feel firee to come into the news** room L231. " " J i ^T"*- April 6, 1995 Humber Et Cetera Are new revisions to the stalking laws working?V shocked the nation. ing threats. He was sentenced The tragedy could have been to only five months in jail. averted if the psychiatrist treating Where are the laws to protect the husband was not bound by the victims? This is practically telling people that men can stalk patient confidentiality. and do anything they want to The husband, Colin McRegor, ex-girlfriends and ex-wives and told the pyschiatrist how he get away with it. would love to kill Allen. But RYAN C. TORRES ARLENE SOBREiRA In the U.S., it is estimated Ste/f yNriter because of confidentiality, the StaU Writer that one in every 20 women will pyschiatrist remained silent. be stalked at some point in her life. Half of women who leave Many critics believe if the new Angela Morden Don't be fooled by the updat- anti-stalking law came into effect Imagine being followed from abusive relationships are said to G.A.S. place to place everyday, every- be stalked. ed version of the anti-stalking years earlier, this tragedy would where you go. Or when you In 1992, 38 per cent of all law. not have occurred. There should be an equal look out the window, imagine women murdered in Canada balance between legisla- Approved August 1, 1993, the Yet, the tragedy could be someone sitting outside your were killed by a current or tion and making the public so-called "tougher" criminal replayed, if breaking patient con- workplace or home waiting for estranged male partner. In aware of this problem." harassment law, found under the fidentiality is not implemented in you. Ontario alone, the figure was 40 Criminal Code, seems to ease the new statute. Doctors, pyschi- Imagine that same someone per cent. (Statistics taken from frequent harassing - '94) the fears of many victims and atrists, pyschologists, and even makes and The Toronto Star August telephone calls not only to you, The criminal justice system victims-to-be. True, the stalker priests, must be able to warn the but also to your family and has been insensitive to the needs will receive a maximum of five victims, or the intended victims, friends. It just doesn't stop. In and concerns of victims. They years in prison if convicted for as to the state of mind of their the mail, you find unwanted gifts live in fear and the law doesn't harassment, but is this enough? patients. This could prevent and letters, some containing seem to protect them. Many critics believe it's not. more deaths. overt threats. Offenders, like May, are The law is too vague and can be The good news since the Something must be done. being released on bail, even interpreted in many ways. arrival of the new law, is that Canada's anti-stalking law, when they have threatened known as Criminal Harassment death and used a weapon. For a conviction, the stalker many convictions have been Sandra Friedci under the Criminal Code, came Also, the anti-stalking law must be "repeatedly following handed out. All across Canada, into force in August 1993. doesn't have any fixed sentences from place to place the other stalkers are being dealt. Chem Lab Tech Although it was created in for repeat offenders. Does that to the of vic- person or anyone known Yet amount work 'They need a preventative response to demands that mean a stalker can harass over them. tims go through in order to jail law instead of one that women be pro- ^^"^^""^ and over What does ^,,__^,^___ ,,^^^__.^ their harassers is addresses something that tected from those ^ again? "repeatedly" overwhelming has already happened." who watch, fol- Even low, harass, bad- when a mean? Is it and often frus- ger or threaten charge is consecutively "Since the arrival trating. In one them, it isn't "He Stalked Mutch laid, there one following instance, a effective enough. are no guar- the other, day of the new law, filed sev- woman The victims, with an axe and a antees the after day? eral many convic- complaints mostly women victim is What if the vic- to the local (according to The loaded .22 calibre going to be tim receives tions have been police but could Toronto Star last out of dan- threats today not persuade August) live in rifle." ger. fear and become This and does not laid out." them to file a prisoners of that would make hear from her charge. Only fear. me, and I'm alleged stalker with her persis- "—"""""" """""""""^ """""^"^"""^^ ^^^'^~'~~ Although crim- sure other until two tence and the Jennifer Macgillivray inal harassment charges have women as well, feel vulnerable weeks or two months later? Does help of two women's advocacy Interior Design been laid against both sexes, and afraid of being alone. The the victim start the count again in groups, did the police take studies show the majority of law isn't convincing enough for order for "repeatedly" to apply? action. "Emphasis should be put stalkers are male. Harassers me to believe that I would be on making the public more come from all social classes and protected from harm. When will The new law also cites that Must victims live with the fear If Is aware. this the case, it walks of life. it be appropriate for the law to "engaging in threatening conduct of being stalked and feel helpless will deter a more The purpose of the law is to intervene? directed at the other person or at the same time? The new law determined person." protect women from being If death is involved, is that any member of their family" will victims, may be a godsend to but stalked by men before their when police and the law come result in being charged and con- in order to catch the stalker, the behavior escalates to the more in? Some police officers think victed. victims themselves must play serious crimes of assault or mur- the law only pertains to domestic The vague nature of the detective - recording threats and der. But, is the law really serv- situations and therefore are ing that purpose? reluctant statute will result in criminals get- the times they occurred, writing to take action where Kathy Mutch from White casual acquaintances are con- ting away with their actions. letters, calling people, and also Rock, B.C. was stalked by her cerned. The new law must also be in learning about the law. This is a former boyfriend, Robert Dean If you're being harassed, accordance with some legisla- time-consuming process. The May. In addition to threatening report it to the police immediate- tion. According to specific cases effectiveness of the anti-stalking to kill her sister, he stalked ly. Document all the details, where stalkers became murder- law only shines when victims Mutch with an axe and a loaded dates and incidents fully, making ers, the stalkers were under psy- "devote their entire lives to being .22 calibre rifle. specific note of the words used chiatric care. Often the psychia- advocates on their own behalf. He was seen watching her by the harasser. apartment with binoculars from Issues like stalking and rape trists involved became aware of The sad and terrifying truth Charles Potts his truck. He was charged with generate fear in women making their patients' thoughts of killing about the whole scenario is that Computer Co-Op nine counts, including several them appear to be the (so- victims. a determined hunter will always counts of uttering death threats, called) "weaker" sex. That is "The idea of protecting is In November 1991, Patricia get their prey. People intent on assault, possession of a danger- why women become prisoners good but it's naive to think Allen was shot with a crossbow harming their victim will always ous weapon, breaking-and- of their own fear. you can protect victims by and killed by her estranged hus- succeed, no matter tough a entering and harassment. May Women are no more pro- how tougher laws." band in an Ottawa street in law may be. pleaded guilty to only two tected than they have ever been. charges - harassment broad daylight. The killing and utter- " t » gm Number Et Cetera April 6,1995 NeTv^s a community issue Lack of commitmentforfuturefunding is placing programs in jeopardy music. "It did not alienate peo- the rest from ticket sales, parking Scott said Dancemakers DORIS BEDUH ple in different communities and corporate sponsors. The depends heavily on the complex Staff Writer because the centre is accessible complex is able to triple the gov- because it is the only appropriate to everybody. ernment's funding by providing it theatre in Toronto for modern Unless it receives a commit- The 10 acre entertainment with $24 million worth of taxes. dance companies to perform. ment from the federal govern- facility which attracts 3 million Brian Scott, communications "It's a severe blow for and some- ment to ensure funding for the visitors yearly hosts 4,000 and development director for thing we did not expect," he future, the Harbourfront Centre events and injects $126.6 million Dancemakers, one of several said. closing would make it tougher to will be forced to close its doors into the local economy. promote such diverse and dance troupes working out of Scott stressed people should year public relations the centre, does not understand not view this as an arts issue on Sept. 15. Second unique activities when one of but Despite a promise of an extra student Andrex-Claudia Davis how the government can ignore as a community issue. He said it Toronto's top venues is eliminat- it is the diversity such an important fact. effects in $1 million dollars from Federal said of the pro- ed. The du Maurier Theatre everybody Toronto. activities provides rally is Heritage Minister Michel Dupuy grams of events and Centre, Molson Place, and York "The Harbourfront A noon planned on chairperson of the which the Harbourfront numerous tax dollars. The feder- at the on Tuesday, make Quay Centre would also close. Saturday York Quay. Harbourfront board of directors, Centre a unique aspect of al government knows of the Scott encourages all The centre receives half of its explained that a public relations effect the centre has on the city, Torontonians to raise their Norman Seagram Toronto. As $17 million budget from the fed- voices fix student, that the province said. to protest the short term cash would Davis remarked eral government and generates and country," he the cuts. not help the centre's long term prospects. On Monday Seagram announced the federal govern- ment was reducing its funding for the 1995-96 fiscal year by 32 per cent from $8.8 million to $6 million and would eliminate funding after this fiscal year. Seagram explained the deci- sion to close the centre was not because the centre would have its budget reduced significantly but because of a letter from Public Works Minister David Dingwall stating there would be no funding commitment for future years. DON'T There is still confusion, how- WORK FOR ever, about whether funding will be eliminated altogether. According to The Toronto Star, on Tuesday, Treasury Board president Art Eggleton insisted it did not mean there would be no federal money. Eggleton explained that continued federal funding would be dependent on ANYBODY cost sharing with other levels of government. Unless a definite commitment can be made, activities and events planned for this fall are in serious jeopardy of being can- celled. Events include the International Festival of Authors, the largest English lan- THIS SUMMER. guage literary festival in the world, and Today's Japan, a 10 week exposition of contemporary Japanese culture. All events planned before Sept. 15 will continue as planned. Some of these events include The Milk International Children's Festival, du Maurier Downtown Jazz Festival, St. Jean Bapiste day celebrations, the Ashekenaz Festival of Yiddish culture and the Magnificent Seven series of CREATE YOUR OWN JOB WITH A STUDENT VENTURE LOAN. music, theatre and dance. Christine McKenzie a public relations student in the certificate program said the closing would It's easier than you think. In fact every summer hundreds of students use Student Venture to start their own business. Last year leave a void in the community. for instance, Kevin Grignon paved driveways. Andre Edelbrook landscaped. JoAnne Cortes paint- a neutral ground "It has provided lobtOntarlo Summer £mp(o)rment ed houses. Trudy Chu started retail operation. Whatever you to do, can it happen. for all cultures to come together," a want we make boulotOntario Emploit d'itt said. she With an interest-free loan up to $3,000, and all the free advice you need. You may end up making McKenzie emphasized the fact as much as you would worthing for others. If you're 15-29, and ^ing back to school next year, that the centre is an integral part @ OPltSriO of the city because it allows call toll fi'ee 1-800-387-5656. Or pick up an application ot your high school, college or university. Toronto's multicultural commu- nity to express themselves through dance, theatre, art and . April 6, 1995 Humber Et Cetera lAfestyles EDITORS: Monica Bujtor and Donna Weidenfelder 675-3111 ext. 4514 Banks balance personal, computer services ANDREA L. RUSSELL machines because many have used to pay bills, transfer funds, But, some of the changes Staff Writer pre-set limits. Therefore, she or to check account information. within the banking system BANKING said, people may take out more The Bank of Montreal, Scotia haven't all been good. Today, money than they actually need Bank and the CIBC are also fol- there are more people borrow- SERVICES: The rise of computerization in could be a waste. lowing suit by opening longer ing money and using credit than which , Home Banking: Banking the late '60s has drastically The 1994 Royal Bank Annual but many area branches still ever before, Darroch said. from home using your tele- changed the face of Canada's competition within don't open their doors on week- "Since the advent of the cred- Report stated phone or from your comput- banking system. the banking sector has increased ends. it card system, there's no ques- er via a modem. The newest technologies such considerably over the years, due Debit cards: Take as automated banking machines to the financial sector reform. money/cash out of your and the debit card, are a few of Today, banks are not only account instead of your the changes banks have initiated competing with each other, they CanadaTrust pocket when you pay for in the past several years, accord- also are competing with trust things. ing to John Darroch, retired companies, securities brokers, Smart Cards: Putting a Royal Bank manager of lending insurance companies, mutual computer chip on your card services for the Ontario head- fund providers and investment will mean you can do more quarters in Burlington. management firms. and more business with the "Technology has made per- Darroch said this is one of the card as the key. sonnel more available to give reasons why providing cus- Canadian good customer service, rather tomers with good and knowl- Imperial Electronic Data Intercliange: Companies than doing mundane clerical edgeable service is so important. Kank gf Commerce work," Darroch said. "The people who wait on cus- OS can exchange bills, pay- "Machines can do the day-to- tomers today are expected to be ments and information elec- day transactions and then peo- more knowledgeable than 20 tronically. ple can provide the client with years ago," Darroch said, ROYAL BANK CD's Debt Clearing better service and better knowl- "Because daily transactions can Service: The Canadian edge of the products w-^ have," be done by machines not peo- OF CANADA Depository for securities, he added. ple," he added. which is owed by major Amber Coleman, 19, is a The days of nine-to-five financial institutions, is first-year multi-media student at banking are gone. Today, some bringing in a system to clear Humber. She said computeriza- banks are offering their cus- The amount of transactions tion more people rely on it," he payments for financial tion has its advantages by the tomers longer office hours, 24- made in a bank on a daily basis said. "And it's to' their disadvan- instruments starting in 1994 way it can save time. hour bank machine access and has also increased over the tage they rely on it to live, that's with Canada Savings "If you're in a hurry, and you over-the-phone service. years, Darroch said. why people get into trouble," Bonds. don't have time to wait in line, Canada Trust provides ser- "The volume of transactions Darroch added. Large Value Transfer bank machines are quick," vice for its customers six days a today in relation to 20 years ago "People have to be responsi- System: A new system to Coleman said. week, as well as a phone service is astronomical," he said. "And ble for their own use of credit ensure large value pay- But, she said there are some called Easy-Line, which runs 24- that's probably a result of the and money management," he ments are secure. drawbacks to using bank hours-a-day. This service can be technology." added. The joys of Ts^atching violence! wave" at one point. The best disfigured. Is there any reason not to sign a ^QMPiMMTS ^omsm example of a fringe sport is This brings me to my final game between the Dallas Aussie rules football. and certainly my favorite fringe Cowboys, for instance, and a Surely you've seen commer- sport: professional wrestling. group of disgruntled postal cials for this "sport" on TV. Fans of this column will know workers? Or better yet, why not SEAN B. PASTERNAK Here's a typical example, com- that I am a card-carrying make Serial Killing a demonstra Borderline Journalist plete with announcer's voice and Hulkamaniac who lives only to tion sport at the next Summer visuals (in brackets): see my idol King Kong Buridy Olympics? I can see it now. . "This Sunday! (guy headbutts squash some 197-pounder to bis Commentator Mike:. ..and blah, OJ, blah, blah, blah, six another guy) At Exhibition untimely end. Manson has walked away with is it wrong to enjoy watching o'clock news, blah, blah, blah.." Place! (guy kicks another guy in Wrestling is fake? Says you. the gold once again! We really someone in pain? After careful is a phrase I hear in the commu- groin) Aussie rules football! (guy My final thesis in university (pro- thought that '96 would be consideration of this nity fre- thought- these days with alarming does a header into goalpost) vided I ever go to university) will Dahmer's year, but I guess was- provoking question, I would quency. Yet we are the same Three hours of exciting action! prove that pro wrestling is, in n't meant to be. Bob? have to answer with an emphatic people who see nothing wrong (guy cuts up another guy with fact, real. Commentator Bob: Thanks, no. settling down in front of the TV chainsaw) Get your tickets now! "Sure, they land on a piece of Mike. Well, you can see here in After all, 1 spend hour after to watch some guy get his brains (fan hits some guy with lead soft blue canvas," my thesis the replay Manson was way hour (usually on weekends) tak- (or what's left of them) beaten pipe)." would state. "But the catcalls ahead with his strangles-to- ing delight in looking at others out during a Leafs game. Other examples of fringe they hear from the fans, the deaths ratio, but he's certainly think I 1 suffering. And before you am especially guilty of this. sports would include but are not inner torment associated with losing a step. The y.jy just isn't in I'm some sicko and call the cops, love the hockey fights and epic limited to: Demolition Derbies, the sport, the emotional scars - peak condition anymore. consider this: lots of people I boxing contests more than the Monster Truck Rallies, Riots at that's the pain pro wrestler's truly Commentator Mike: If you know do the same thing. thrill of competition and the European soccer games and feel." think that guy isn't in peak con- Chances are that you do, too, or sportsmanship. If blood hasn't those barbaric fighting events Now that we know what dition, Bob, just think about his have at some point in your life. been spilled, I reason, then the they always show on pay-per- fringe sports are, we can effec- victim! (laughs) I'm talking of course about spec- athletes just haven't been at the view television. For the unitiat- tively deal with the age-old ques- Commentator Bob: You're tator sports, such as hockey and top of their game. ed, the latter (which have names tion "Is there too much violence absolutely right! Ouch, that had boxing and football and (occa- Then there are what I like to like The Ultimate Fighting in sports, or is it that there's not to hurt!(laughs) Well, we'll be sionally) curling. call the fringe sports, in which Championship, ShootWrestling enough sport in violence?". back after this commercial As a society, we spend way the only connections they have and KillFest '95) pits two brain- Think about it. What sepa- break, when we'll show you the too much time whining about to bonafidc sports is that they less muscleheads against each rates everyday random acts of Stalk and Field, the Carcass violence around us. "Blah, blah, sell tickets to them and someone other, fighting like rabid pitbulls violence from the stuff we watch Throw, and my personal blah. Power Rangers, blah, blah. usually attempts to do "the until one of them is permanently in the arenas and on television? favorite, the 200-metre Bash! Aprils, 1995 Number Et Cetera f^i^'^'^i Lifestyles M latin style MARIA BIRMINGHAM Canadians, he explained: "Since adds to the enjoyment of the lessons, Staff Writer 1 came to Canada, there was he added. Latin music here ... but latin Christine Ball, another Why are some Humber stu- started to be stronger here in Humber College student, agreed. dents holding their classes in a Canada when the movie Dirty "It's an authentic club and I Toronto night club? Dancing came out." think the atmosphere has some- A Latin dancing course, This movie, said Gomez, thing to do with it. And you can offered by Humber's continuing prompted people outside the stay later and practice," she said. education program, gives stu- Latin community to gain interest Ball has taken other continu- dents a chance to hit the dance in the culture. ing education courses and said floor instead of the books. "If you look at my students - she was prompted to enroll in The course began last year, 95 per cent are not Latin," said this course because she will be after professional Latin dance Gomez. able to use the dancing once the teacher, Alberto Gomez, "Many students have some class is over. approached Humber with the doubts (about the difficulty of the "I lived in the Caribbean idea of teaching a class in his dancing) at the beginning and myself. I've got a sister in the night club. then after, they say they are glad Caribbean and I go down there For a fee of $100, students that they signed up," he said. at least two times a year and I receive two lessons a week dur- He offers simple advice to the just want to be able to have as ing an eight-week session. While beginner: "In order to learn to much fun as I possibly can." the lessons concentrate on salsa, dance, you have to be very Ball, who travels from Gomez said he also teaches patient and you have to practice Burlington twice a week to merengue, cumbia, cha cha and a lot." attend the course, said Gomez is mambo dancing. Toby DiGirolamo, a Humber a "born teacher." "Latin dancing is really in style College Accounting student, said "He just takes you right ... everywhere they're playing it was convenient to take though the basics on, and once Humber College students strut their stuff at the Latin dancing Latin music," Gomez said, during Gomez's course through the col- you get that grounding, the basic class. an interview at La Classique lege. level, you really can do any- PHOTO BY MARIA BIRMINGHAM Latin Night Club at St. Clair "I Just had to look it up" in the thing." West and Dufferin. continuing education calendar, Dance courses offered by the class' numbers don't fare Nancy Pearce, who oversees Gomez, who left Ecuador to said DiGirolamo in an interview Humber College have typically much better than the social danc- the non-credit course which is come to Canada in 1977, said it before the class. had low enrollment. Two social ing program. currently sponsored by the is the music that draws people to DiGirolamo, who has already dancing classes offered by Gomez's classes are not exclu- School of Business, said the club, but "then once they get taken a ballroom dancing course, Humber's continuing education dance sively made up of Humber stu- classes are "traditionally hard to into it (the dancing) and they find said Latin music is "catchy" and program had to be cancelled this dents. So while nearly 50 people get going ... usually they have out this is a good exercise, they "closer to being more contempo- year because of a lack of interest. fill the Friday class at La them in high school gyms as part really like it." rary ... You can actually apply Although the program still Classique Latin Night Club, only of the Board of Education pro- When asked about the reason this to other dances." offers the Latin Dancing course " three are from Humber College. grams. for the appeal of Latin music to Having the course off-campus to continuing education students, Annual General Meeting 'f'he Council of Student Affairs at the New Lakeshore Campus in "Cottage C" Room AX102 at 2:00 pm " " April 6, 1995 Number Et Cetera m^m es Women deal with endometriosis JENNIFER HARRISON grows mainly in her fallopian Last summer Lisa was experi- leaving only tiny scars) enable Staff Writer tubes and for this reason she is encing severe menstrual bleeding doctors to diagnose the concerned about how this will and pain in her abdominal area. severity of the problem and Lisa was diagnosed with affect her ability to have children. She shrugged it off until her year- even treat it at the same iirrito^' endometriosis last year and "I am an ECE graduate of ly physical with her doctor time by cauterizing the hasn't been able to think of any- Humber and I love offending tissue. seuere cramps thing since. children. I don't The last resort in _ soreness "I'm really scared about what know if I could deal treatment in _ abdominal truai bleed- future," she extreme cases is nnensi this means for my with not being able _ cxcessiue says. to have any of my surgical removal of Endometriosis is a painful own," she says. the reproductive ing condition that affects 15 per cent Marshall says organs. Treatment of Canadian women, according that although it March 19th to the to the book Human Sexualiti^ doesn't always 25th was Todaif. In normal women, mean the sufferer Endometriosis endometrium of the uterus grows will be infertile. Awareness Week. and thickens and is then shed Endometriosis "is The Endometriosis during menstruation. In women definitely a familiar Network of Toronto with endometriosis, the endome- factor when dealing fielded calls about the trial tissue also grows outside the with infertility and disease and adminis- uterus. delayed childbear- tered advice on how *''^"^' reproductiue Valerie Marshall, Midlife- sufferers can find sup- nf rep ing capabilities. _ surgery of Endometrial tis- port groups in their sue can also grow area. organs "I am an ECE grad- in the ovaries, on "St. Michael's uate of Number the outside wall of Hospital has a support the uterus, in the group for people facing and I love children. vagina and pelvic infertility but not In women with endometriosis the endometrial tis- I don't know if I cavity according to endometriosis specifi- sue also grows outside the uterus. Marshall. Because cally," says Marshall, could deal with not GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY this is a disease ___» adding, "but we can being able to have affecting the repro- point someone to ductive organs and the pelvic revealed the problem. She was where they can find help. children." -Lisa region, many people believe immediately prescribed pills that Lisa stresses the importance endo-metriosis is a sexually regulate the pain and help in of taking care of every kind of transmitted disease. This is not shrinking the existing tissue. abnormality in your menstrual Menopause Program Nurse for the case. In fact, the cause (or "The first priority, of course, is cycle. Any kind of pain in your Women's Healthcare at St. causes) of endometriosis are to eliminate pain with an anal- pelvic region should be taken Michael's Hospital, says Endo- unknown. gesic. Then drugs will be pre- very seriously and your doctor metriosis affects mainly young "There is no answer. It could scribed or injections given to shut should be consulted. women in their 20s and 30s but be genetic predisposition or an down menstruation," says "Your body knows when can be present in any woman abnormality of the reproductive Marshall. something is wrong. Listen to during her childbearing years. hormones. We just don't know," New laparoscopy procedures it, " she says. In 22-year-old Lisa the tissue says Marshall. (surgery through the belly-button Summer language programi building international profile ANDREA L RUSSELL class instruction, Benedetti said a new develop- the immersion program is good in English, then you improve Staff Writer workshops and informal activities ment with the program is open- because the students have to your English," he added. such as sports and day or week- ing it up to students as young as speak English 24 hours a day. If anyone is interested in this Humber College is trying to end trips. 12 years of age. "In Quebec, it's not a very program, or has friends or rela- develop itself as a popular school The in-class instruction focus- "We're developing a market good place (to learn), because tives in another country who for international students and es on pronunciation, grammar, that is not in competition with you speak French all the time may be interested, contact Mary offering an English Summer listening, reading, writing and other Metro colleges," Benedetti and you can't improve," he said. Benedetti at 675-3111, Ext. Language Program helps to do speaking. said. "The other colleges and uni- "But, in Toronto when you don't 4933. just that. English is also taught through versities do not take juniors and 1 have choice ... you have to speak Mary Benedetti, director of the computers, dance, drama, media feel it's definitely English Summer Language arts, sports as well as through a market that School, has been in charge of the Toronto's art, culture and history. deserves atten- program for five years. She said Jerome Merceer, 20, lives in tion." it started out as a bursary pro- Quebec City and is a student at "It's the long gram for francophone students. the University of Laval. He par- range plan to But, in the last few years she has ticipated in the Summer develop changed it to include internation- Language Program last year and (Humber) as a al students. said it was a very valuable expe- very popular "I have taken the opportunity rience. school for inter- to expand it to include interna- "I learned a lot during this pro- national stu- tional students," Benedetti said. gram," Merceer said. "I've got a dents, so that f-i^v?1 "In the program we're really try- lot of confidence in myself when hopefully one ing to recruit and build up the I speak English, more than in the day we'll have an international profile of the past," he said. equal number of school," she said. Around 100 people attend international stu- The program runs from three both the spring and summer ses- dents and an to 10 weeks. Its purpose is to sions. equal number of offer students from all over the "Last year we had 31 interna- bursary stu- worid a chance to learn the Eng- tional Benedetti said. students," dents," Benedetti Humber hopes to be known throughout the world for their summer language lish language in an immersion 'They came from Italy, Taiwan, program. courtesy photo ^'f. , setting. This is done through in- Mexico and Quebec." Merceer said " " " " " " " ''^^. [jlApril 6, 1995 Number Et Cetera Lifestyles ^ •f»«'j>C ^~x ,. .•^iv<^' ; ^i::^'^'^ ";v> TATTOOS BY DAIMON The skin becorhes the artist's canvas, and the designs and colors are nearly unlimited. The art of tattooing safely ERIC SMITH "We usually set up appoint- Martin also added that con- always on the job," said Manny procedure will inevitably cost Staff Writer ments with our clients ... you can tracting HIV from a tattoo needle Jose, a 23-year-old Advertising thousands of dollars,and it's not come in with an original drawing, is not possible due to the minute and Graphic Design student. "I covered by OHIP. Humber's Khoby Langdon or choose one from off our wall. size of the needle head. wouldn't have got mine done if Despite the possible health wants to be sure that everyone The same techniques apply at "There wouldn't be enough of the place wasn't clean." risks, tattooing still seems to be a knows his name, and he thinks most tattoo shops within driving the virus to take over the Another, health-related aspect profitable business venture that advertising is the key to his suc- distance of Humber (Metro Immune System ... but it is possi- of tattooing concerns proper tat- many people continue to sup- cess. Toronto). ble to get Hepatitis B. too removal. port. And people are gradually The first-year Business Many professional artists sug- Humber's Mark Hoover dis- A representative, who asked developing a respect for these Administration student wants to gest that prospective clients do agrees. "If the needles aren't not to be identified, from La unusual artists as well. have his name permanently tat- some serious thinking before sterile, you can catch a number Fontaine Doctor's Clinic in "To put artwork on your body tooed onto his left shoulder. coming in to get a tattoo. of things," said the 22-year-old Toronto described the laser- really reflects your true personali- However, the pain may be After all, the procedure is rela- Ambulance program student. "If burning process. ty ... and the tattooists must be more than he can take. the needle has been used, AIDS "The laser targets the pig- recommended, " said first-year "I'm not too sure about that is surely a danger. Why do you mented areas of the skin, and General Arts student, Stephen big needle going in and out of "I'm not too sure think intravenous drug abusers burns away small fragments of Rottar. "It's a unique way of per- my skin, but if I can work up the are major AIDS risk?" the tattoo. The fragments are about that big nee- sonalizing your body ... the skin nerve, 1 want to get my tattoo As anonymous operator for then carried away through the before the summer, " he said. dle gomg in and the AIDS telephone hotline Immune System. really acts as the artist's paper. To many people, tattooing agreed. He said people who The painless, non-scarring "1 think they're really cool," out of my skin, but sounds more like some kind of want to get tattoos must be sure process usually costs $150 a said Mousseau. "It's body art ... torture, but the artistic skill if I can work up tlie there is a definite risk. square inch. But remember, the it's a form of expression. involved in the process is truly "I was aware of the threat of fascinating. The skin becomes nerve, I want to get dirty needles and contracting the artist's canvas, and the my tattoo before HIV," said first-year Radio stu- designs and colors are nearly dent, Laura Mousseau. unlimited. the summer," "However, all sterilization and Much like extraordinary hair- Khoby Landon disposal was done in front of Have you scored yet? cuts and strangely pierced body me." parts, tattooing seems to fit the Professional tattooists and common trend for many young tively permanent. medical personnel had the fol- people: dare to be different. "Decide exactly what it is you lowing safety suggestions for any- Call (905) 272-8000 The students of Humber want," said "Rob" of Lower West one wishing to decorate their College are no exception. Side Studios in Scarborough. body... to Hnd out how! According to an informal survey "Some people do original * Be sure the inks are poured conducted throughout the North designs that are often very diffi- into cups or caps that are dispos- Campus' residences, 75 per cent cult. Difficulty equals money. able; the needle shouldn't be of those polled stated they either However, two of the most dipped into the main bottle. have or want a tattoo. important issues concerning tat- *Ask the tattooist to wear rub- "1 think people get tattoos in tooing are not size and color, but ber gloves. Laser Quest order to fit in," said Langdon. price and safety. *Be sure the needle is new, "Of course, others just do it out "The money depends on how and then watch the tattooist of interest. time-consuming the tattoo is, and break the needle upon comple- But where do you go to get a how easy (or difficult) it is to tion. flesh portrait of your favorite ani- reach and design the area to be *Go to tattoo shops that have 1224 Dundas St. #9 mal or you lover's name? tattooed," said Toby Martin, been inspected and cleared by An employee at Fatality female tattooist at Accents of the Health Department. (3 km west of 427) in Hwy Tattoo Toronto, who asked Skin in Toronto. "Usually prices "Most reputable tattoo shops not to be identified, said walk-in range between $80 and $100. use a new, sterile needle every " trade is generally discouraged. It's hard to say. time and certified artists are " " " " Humber Et Cetera April 6, 1995 EDITORS: Michelle Dorgan and Glenn Teneycke 675-3111 ext. 4514 Artist sheds light RANQ W RA^E on nature's balance MICHELLE DORGAN Entertainment Editor LISA WEIR Uncertainty lingers regarding sort of inner feeling from it. the Staff Writer longevity of the biologically McEown said he is often can't get away from them. I've already seen the diverse and rare Clayoquot accused of being an escapist. "For the last five years I've Cranberries live three times. And since CFNY decided to Valley. The forest is shrinking at On the outer rim of Canada, the cost of clear cut logging. been up in Northern Ontario, play to death, I put in the hope that them my CDs away where rock meets the ocean, a A recent TVO documentary Algoma region," said McEown. one day when the hype dies down I could take them out forest begins. The Clayoquot "It gives me a place where there titled Clayoquot, The Sound of and appreciate the band once again. Valley along the West Coast I (are) no distractions where 1 can Wonder illustrated that the liquid So when 1 heard they were coming back to town in houses a narrow band of rare re-live those travel experiences bond between the sea and forest May, I didn't bother buying tickets. Now with that date and endangered forest. ... It's a great place to find out is being threatened. As a result getting closer, I wondered if I should have bought tickets and Recently this cool, temperate more about yourself. of the clear cut logging the soil whether 1 was going to miss out on something worthwhile. Then I In connection with the rain forest, unknown to many can longer hold water. thought back to the last time I saw them live (December at the no As 20, Canadians, has been captured Ontario College of Art (OCA) Warehouse) and remembered disappointment. stated in the documentary no McEown is an instructor my by painter David McEown. and Generally, the band delivered a pretty impressive performance. mandate exists to conserve the wilderness guide at the Algoma The young Canadian artist Having cancelled their Toronto dates various times, they seemed thick sparse growth, but the School of Landscape Arts. has sought inspiration from the eager to impress their loyal and patient followers. The Warehouse, unbroken stretches remain some He said his best teacher has rainforests in British Columbia as best. for its sound quality, didn't affect lead singer Delores of the been nature. known bad well as those along the coast of is currently putting O'Riordan as she belted out song after song. McEown McEown said it used to be a Costa Rica. together a promotional video of shock to make the transition McEown has just completed his work. Photographer Wanda from Algoma to Toronto where and sold Clai/oquot River Va//ey, Dobrolanski has been working of his business is. a large landscape water-color. most with McEown on this project too. "There's a whole different This is the latest piece in a series By putting his artwork on Stealing Sine^d sense of time and space ... he calls Forest Primeual. video, the artist has the power to Actually, I like the stimulation. "Technically it's a hell of a control what people see, he said. After five months up there I'm feat ... It's the largest water-color " Encouraged by O'Riordan, the crowd contently sang along to On video his work appears 3D ready for a change. I've ever seen," he said. of the band's bigger hits such as "Dreams" and "Linger". and the contrast is boosted. his recent return to some The dimensions are 72 x 180 On They listened enthusiastically as the band introduced some new "I think his personality shows Toronto, said he has inches. McEown material and cheered loudly as O'Riordan attempted some Irish through in his work. He has a noticed an increase in violence "The main theme is light. I dancing on stage (one of the many Sinead O'Connor trademarks very calm and peaceful personal- in the city as well as a greater build the light in very abstract ity. You can see this through the that O'Riordan has borrowed ). sense of desperation: "People language, a very modernist his All things is, until lines and the movement of being out of work, poverty, and considered, the night was going well. That approach. brush strokes," said Dobrolanski. they played "Zombie." "Zombie" is the title of one of the band's the homeless situation, " he said. In this piece he condensed an newer releases. The powerful tune deals with the subject of the "His paintings give off a lot of "1 feel a lot of the city's problems entire ecosystem. troubled North of Ireland and the relentless killing of innocent mood. When I look at them I are a result of our distance from He said he compresses time people. (The song was written before the present ceasefire that's feel calm and peaceful. He's nature. We've gotten totally out and space, and balances light taken place between Catholics and Protestants in Northern of hand with and the earth. Ireland.) our technolo- "It is those two But the song, although simply raking in the profits for the gy- things that I try Cranberries, has another important purpose: to make young peo- To comple- -to focus on ple aware of the effects of the constant struggle in Northern Ireland ment his stud- and try to and of war in general. communicate ies and paint- Due to its popularity and frequent airplay, 1 thought the song ings of the with others. was doing, just that and as an Irish person I was happy, until the earth's ecosys- "It's more concert. tems McEown than just a plays the gui- plain scene tar. because it not only reveals "Paintings are about what I saw on music," said loSSb iet the surface," McEown. he said. "Painting for He also said Like the rest of the audience, I had been looking forward to he is inspired me is a medi- hearing the song live, but for obviously different reasons. I had to paint from tation ... trying hoped the song would deliver the message loud and clear. The the music he to find some others just wanted the song delivered loud. writes. "When balance in this Canadian artist David McEown gets inspiration to paint from Just seconds into the song, the crowd were body-slamming and he plays the life. playing the guitar. He also plans to record a CD in the future. surfing, something 1 guess they considered appropriate. guitar he "It's a long __^^^^^_____ PHOTO BY LISA WEIR For those who just chose to sing along it seemed that the only makes music term series. I've done some part they knew was the repetition of the word Zombie in the cho- really into nature and the land for each painting," said major pieces for the Costa Rican rus, a powerful part of the song when in context but somewhat and the environment. Dobrolanski. he plays rainforest and the West Coast "When pointless when sung alone. Travelling plays an important the guitar and I'm video taping rainforest ... which will eventual- role in the creation of his art- I stood back disappointed and angry, wishing I was no longer a the art work it's almost like I get ly, hopefully, lead to a book, " he " part of the audience. work. Before returning to his a sense of what he's feeling said. will Thoughts of Northern Ireland came to mind. Parents made studio, McEown said he He said his music is strictly Some of the other pieces in childless, children made orphans and lives destroyed forever. To spend time absorbing his sub- instrumental, very rhythmic and this series are already sold and sing about this to people who couldn't relate and who didn't seem ject. He concentrates on the on- native in sound. belong to either corporate or pri- site to care just made the whole situation insignificant. work which requires a lot of is hoping to record a vate collections. McEown O'Riordan and the band, concentrating solely on the song, did- sketching. CD in the near future. He said the series is a study of n't seem to notice the crowd's reaction. "Zombie, "When 1 get back I respond incredible. has to Zombie," she the earth's dwindling ecosys- "He's He on the emotional level ...Trying sang. .„ get his work out there. Once tems. McEown is interested in to it, PerbaJ^s if she had opened her eyes and looked down, she absorb get a sense of the people see it he'll become really expressing cycles of life, its inter- might have noticed she was singing to a room full of them. place and time," he said. "As popular." relationships, and our own rela- well as trying to absorb some tionships with nature. IBNumber Et Cetera April 6, 1995 ;''»i'5''?^--^';'- .;<.- :C.:: ii^/i;.: ;' "'7,'^!. A Message from Pontiac Dealers for Graduates from Institutes of Higher Learning. 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Kennedy is quick to offer The Second City Training Gutman said while most peo- advice to anyone interested in Centre offers anyone the chance ple in the program are hoping to becoming an actor in Toronto. to learn some of the skills neces- make it on stage, not everyone "There are so many workshops sary to become a part of the involved wants to be in the spot- being offered in this city," he world of improvisational theatre. light. said. "Second City's program in " "Improv is big in Toronto, "It depends what their goals conjunction with something else said Enio Mascherion, the are," he said. "Learning the tech- is a good way to start. Each Director of Second City. "In nique of performing scenes on workshop, each instructor has addition to Second City there's stage' is a set of skills which can their own technique. It's impor- " Big City Improv and Theatre be used in life. tant to keep yourself open to a Sports, who also offer learning Applying the skills learned in variety of ideas. workshops. the classroom to the real world For beginners, having the right The Second City Training inspired Mascherion to set up a instructor is a key element. Centre has been in operation corporate program. All of the instructors at the since 1976. "Here the goals are the same, Second City Training Centre are "Originally it was a series of to build team-work and improve alumni from the Second City said Allan informal workshops," listening skills, " said Mascherion. stage. Many, like Gutman are Gutman, the director of the train- But the results are seen in the involved in theatre outside of ing centre and a teacher at boardroom rather than on stage. Second City. Theatre Humber. "But eventual- In addition to providing a "The instructors set the tone ly it became a more formalized Learning to drive - Students at tlie Second City Training learning environment, the pro- of each class, they set the energy program. Centre rehearse. photo by deborah rowe grams also help aspiring actors to level," said Nadia Dusil, a stu- The program consists of six make contact with people who dent at the University of Toronto levels, each one focusing on a "Through different games and essence of improv, " said Kevin have similar interests. who has been taking classes at new skill, while building on those activities people get rid of the Sepaul, a student at the training '"Second City has opened up the centre for three years. "Often already learned. need to analyze everything and centre. a number of avenues," said they're the ones who bring "The first level involves break- to go with what they feel. "You learn not to think," he Michael Kennedy, a veteran of excitement to the group, and to ing down people's set way of "Going with what you feel, said. "When you start thinking the Second City program, in the improv sketches themselves, ' doing things," said Mascherion. accessing your imagination, is the you slow down and lose the Level Six. "A group of us have so they're absolutely vital. Indie label struggles against the odds said. During his time there he studio time and advertising in fectly acceptable to a smaller Their second venture, with a MJCHAEL MILLER cwas shocked by how '!unmusical order to get the best- rates. outfit. i band called Naro, was a "little Staff Writer everything seemed ... they might It also means foregoing "Nine or ten thousand (units more" successful, but he hopes Warner, EMI, and Sony are as well have been working in certain industry frills. sold) is still worthwhile," Wilson their next project will be the one frozen pizza," he said. "I thought "Forget ridiculous release par- said. enough of those and that turns it into a money-mak- just a few of the titans that domi- "Do nate the landscape of the it was obscene." ties where all these scum bags it's going to add up." ing business. eat free Their first project, with a live recording industry - like giant With Interplanet, Wilson come and your food and former They are working on chose what he calls a more hon- drink your beer and don't even Coney Hatch frontman Carl album for Canada's Redwoods in the forest. But sun- est way of doing business. "1 listen to your record, and don't Dixon, sold only 3,000 copies. Honeymoon Suite that will be light still manages to find its way " with 1 care, he said. Wilson admits it in to the small independents that won't work something was a money released Germany. struggle to survive below. don't like or dont understand. Wilson said his limit for an loser. "It wasn't a train wreck, The CD will have a larger One of those struggling As a result Interplanet only Interplanet project is $20,000. he said though, "just a minor domestic release than the handles rock acts. Wilson said By keeping costs down, sales derailment. label normally puts out, against the odds is a small label due it's that dis- said it's called Interplanet, owned by Eric crucial to understand the would be considered a Wilson very much a tothe bands' relative fame in genre in order to effectively mar- aster by a major label are per- learn-as-you-go business. said. Wilson of Toronto and his part- Canada, Wilson "1 it. shallow sales- ner, Martin Frankenberg who ket can't be a man." works in Germany. That honesty is something Interplanet isn't making much that artists appreciate,' he said. of a profit, in fact Wilson holds Believing isn't down a full-time job at Sonic enough when Temple, a North York record competing against giant con- KISS glomerates, Wilson said. OF DEATH store to pay the bills. But he said he sees this as a business with a In any market there is a limit- ed amount of consumer dollars strong future. He is not alone in this optimism. available. And when economic "Bands are getting smarter, times are tough it's usually the that is first WE ALL KNOW THAT DAVID CARU- they don't need the major labels entertainment budget as much (anymore)," said to get cut. SO LEFT NYPD BLUE TO STAR IN THE Catherine Butchart, the To stay competitive Wilson TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX MOVIE, and have taken a Independent Music Buyer for Frankenberg KISS OF DEATH. CARUSO PLAYS A HMV's superstore on Yonge number of unique steps. MAN CAUGHT IN AN INESCAPABLE Street. Their primary target market is Butchart said the store has Germany, although they have a WEB OF DOUBLE CROSSES. DECEIT about 500 independent titles on limited number of units that are AND SUDDEN DEATH WHEN HE IS the shelves at any given time. released domestically. FORCED BY THE DISTICT ATTORNEY Wilson puts the projects The store, she said, sells TO INFILTRATE NEW YORKS' CRIMI- between 250 and 400 units per together in Canada and ships NAL UNDERGROUND. MOVIE week. them to Frankenberg who mar- THE kets product in "It's just a drop in the buck- the Germany. ALSO STARS SAMUEL L. JACKSON Wilson said the mar- et," Butchart admits, but said German AND NICHOLAS CAGE. ket is "more open to artists from sales are Improving and she sees ANOTHER POPULAR TV PERSON- this a market with tremen- other parts of the world because as ALITY CO-STARS AS CARUSO'S WIFE dous potential. their domestic English-speaking IN Eric Wilson has an admittedly music scene Is virtually non-exis- THE FILM. soured attitude toward the major tent." IF YOU KNOW WHO THEN SEE THE According to Wilson, in order labels, ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS IN THE to compete has to keep costs "I worked for one of the he at NEWSROOM ON MONDAY APRIL 10 biggest record companies in the a minimum. AND RECEIVE PASSES, country, which shall remain That means doing business POSTERS AND nameless, for five years," he from his home or the basement Enemies - Nicliolas Cage and David T-SHIRTS. of Sonic Temple, paying cash for Caruso confront each other. " " " " " " a Number Et Cetera April 6. 1996 ^Special Section Special Section Speclai Section Special Section Special Section *"»-..^. Internet is more than a highuuay Tim Moriarty some Internet features to its users "E-mail is far superior to snail- at home. Games, utility pro- even the most boring subject like and provides its members with mail Ipostal service]," said Rich grams, pictures and music files nuclear physics looks interesting. Staff Writer an Internet address and access to deAlmeida, a veteran Internet are just some of the software Plus, once you get used to it various newsgroups. Members user. "I can send a message to available via the Internet. [World Wide Web], you can cre- article is not about the This can buy an account for a year, my uncle in London any time of The hottest Internet service ate your own page for people to information superhighway, and each account offers different the day and not worry about though is the World Wide Web. look at," said Mike Butler, a infobahn or i-way. It is services, said Perry. long distance charges ... I can According to Perry, the Web University of Toronto student about the Internet. The three "The most basic and popular also get an answer within hours. is made up of "pages" known as and Internet user. phrases have been intertwined to Internet service is electronic There are Internet news- hypertext because each "page " is While it is impossible to get an the point where people now mail," said Perry. groups. These open forums linked by pictures or highlighted accurate number. Rick Adams think they are one in the same. According to Rick Adams, a allow for discussions on specific words. When those pictures or estimates that the rate of new They are not, said Anthony pioneer on the Internet, over six topics. Users can read messages words are clicked on with the Internet users is more than a Perry, director of information for billion e-mail messages were sent from other members or con- mouse, the user is shown the thousand people an hour. With technology at Magic Online in 1994. Through e-mail, mes- tribute information themselves next "page". commercial Internet providers Services, a Toronto based sages can be sent across the on thousands of topics ranging The World Wide Web can be charging many of those new Bulletin Board System. world in a matter of minutes and from dairy farming to cross- described as an online CD-ROM, users $20 to $30 a month for The information super high- replied to in the same amount of dressing. combining pictures, words and access, the Internet is no longer way, a phrase coined by US time. There are no long distance FTP (file transfer protocol) sounds which can be controlled just a computer network, it has President Bill Clinton, is an charges and no postage is neces- allows people to get files or pro- by the user. become a multi-million dollar abstract term referring to a future sary. grams to use on your computer "I really like the Web because industry, said Perry. of 500 channels and being able to order pizza through your tele- vision, said Perry. "That hasn't happened yet, the Internet is not the highway, Regulating the net not easy the Internet is here right now," said Perry. While members of these newsgroups usu- Only recently a male student in the US "The easiest way to describe Tim BIngliam-ULIailis ally confine these activities to these groups, was arrested for emailing messages that he the Internet," said Perry, "is that Staff Writer several disturbing articles have been cross wanted to rape and kill a fellow classmate. it is the world's largest computer posted to other groups. The woman pressed charges, and the man network and it allows people to it is illegal to buy child pornogra- While Last year the University of Waterloo faces a lengthy prison term. access information on just about phy and hate literature at your cor- attempted to cut off access to several sex Similarly, Canada is leading an interna- any subject they can think of ner store, it can be had at the push groups after some articles were cross-posted tional coalition to regulate cross-border data from almost anywhere in the of a button through the Internet. to the University's general newsgroup. At the flows. world. As far as sex is concerned, there are hun- same time, members of the University of David Jones recently cross-posted an arti- According to the video, dreds of Internet newsgroups dedicated to Waterloo Women's Centre expressed fears cle from the Canadian Press stating in part "Understanding The Internet", writing about sex, posting nude pictures, and that the availability of these newsgroups in "Canada is considering the idea of an inter- the Internet was born out of trying to meet people for sex. the school's computer labs created a hostile national agreement to stem the flow of high- paranoia. It was at the height of Lamont Wood, author of Internet After environment for women. tech hate into the country. the Cold in the early War 1960s Dark, writes that alt. binaries, pictures, erotica While their fears may have been credible, While this legislation is directed at regulat- that the US Department of is "the busiest group in the Usenet that I have the University's attempt to cut off access to ing hate literature available on the Internet, it Defence decided it needed a way come across, beating others by at least 50 these groups was a failure. would create a framework for regulating to continue communicating in percent. Regulations regarding pornography and pornography. the event of nuclear war. They Similarly, there are hundreds of news- other forms of illegal representation that have However, not all net users are pleased to scientist tumed computer Paul groups discussing politics, sports and music. been developed over the past century are of with the legislation. Some, like Ryerson stu- Barron up with the who came Whatever your interest there is a newsgroup little use in cyberspace. dent Derek Winkler believe any legislation of concept on which the Internet for you. While the Internet is continually evolving, this kind would be utterly ineffective. would be based. Instead of con- Each day new groups develop on the it is worth noting, its structure is based on "What 1 want to know is how exactly they trolling the flow of information Internet as people share and discuss their voluntary association. would go about doing this," wrote Winkler. central it from a point, could be common interests. This understanding is exemplified in a let- "Do they plan to skim through every controlled from many points. While the explosion of Internet ter written to the postmasters' office of Wilfrid bit of text coming into a For this reason, Barron is often groups can be credited for improv- Laurier University from a USENET News Canadian site?" referred to as the grandfa- ing public discussion of Owner. Those advocating the ther of the Internet important "My view of the net is that it is regulation of the Perry esti- co-operative anarchy. mates that a Internet remain There is no central 30 million adamant about authority, the need to ^^ people and fun ^ but reign in this from ^ ^ subjects, it has there new media. around the also served as a forum are some "Canadian law world are * for hate. « -fl:*=flL^. (more-or-less) gen- applies to the Internet now hnked \ In some news- ^J V wW erally accepted guidelines as any other medium," their com- "^ ^ ^ ^' via groups Nazi's and for its operation," wrote the Farber of the puter to the says Bernie Klansmen openly Usenet News Owner. "The lack of legal Canadian Jewish Congress. "Internet Internet. discuss the benefits "You can status for Usenet is both a strength and a users who are committing crimes are as of genocide. weakness. I certainly hope that Usenet does liable as anyone else under Canadian Law. connect directly, In turn, while news- not become a formal organization — to do However, even Farber recognizes the but this is very groups with names like so would end most of the usefulness of the challenge this new medium raises. expensive and is rec. arts, erotica sound harmless, they net. "The technology has gotten ahead of us" usually only viable have often been home for kiddie-snuff sto- While this view of the Internet is found says Farber. "Right now there is no way to for schools and busi ries. Researching the subject of pom on the throughout the "high tech" community, appropriately apply the rule of law. That nesses," said Perry. net provide readers with the unfortunate recent legal cases have demonstrated that the doesn't mean we won't, in the near future, The second way is to go reading government can act to deter racist and have the necessary technologies to regulate through an Internet provider. experience of stories of children sodomized by switchblades. misogynist activities in cyberspace. it." Magic Online for instance, offers " " Number Et Cetera April 6, 1995 Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section Humber students 'h log on to the Net o "It's almost like getting in contact with back to homework." MICHAEL MhcMILLRN technology," says Michael Lake, Santos says that he's Staff Writer Professor of the Computer Engineering astounded by the section of Information Technology. ease with which which umber's access to the Internet will Lake says that his students definitely he can enter ^ ^ by its very increase dramatically when the benefit from exposure to the Internet, as information nature is vulnerable to abuse fall. and misrepresentation. H new IBM lab opens next it allows them access to the latest in tech- boards as far away as Many students already use the nological news, and a chance to get a Australia. "The mail access has to be very closely Internet as an integral or demonstrative jump on the latest in computer product Other students in his pro- controlled." part of their course workload; and faculty information. Most companies gram agree. MacLean also wonders how students members say that those not yet on-line provide "I can be anywhere in the world in a will go about logging on in the first place. have a lot to look forward to. bulletirf* second and find out information from "As for the techincal implications, what "It (the Internet) offers you the oppor- boards on the Internet for just such infor- different countries," said Chris Kogut, kind of ID do you have? Should it be tunity to be on an electronic discussion mation. also a third-year computer engineering your student number? Your name? And group with other people in your field," "It's a lot more convenient to have student. what if there are five people with the said Ruth MacLean, Chair of Professional them log into this account on the Net, While students in other programs will same name?" Development and Academic Computing. and they can look at our sales literature soon enjoy similar access, there are still But despite the wrinkles that have to "It offers you the opportunity to have there, and probably get more information some problems to be ironed out by the be ironed out, everyone agrees that the private one-on-one discussions with - more up-to-date," says Lake. administration. Among them is finding a sooner the Internet comes, the better. some of the leaders in your field." Students currently using the Internet way to prevent someone from sending e- "What we wanted was a policy saying MacLean also says that students agree that it is a useful and fascinating mail in somebody else's name. all students have access to the Internet" hooked to the Net would have the means tool. "You can't log in as me and send says Lake. "We've had the capability of to discuss assignments and projects with "Actually, it's quite addictive," admits mail," says Lake. connecting for the past three years, and it one another, helping each other find new Didier Santos, a third-year computer He wants to find a way to allow stu- just hasn't happened." ideas through electronic discussion with engineering student. "I've had times dents access to files, but at the same time In the words of Chris Kogut: "It's defi- people around the world. where I was hours on.it, and then it's bar them from using the mail system. nitely an interesting experience." Test drivers on the infobahn f BBS users asked to test new software program people with a compatable received in LORRIE KRRLKR machine, because the program a shorter Staff Writer ran through Windows 3.1. period of "I was lucky, 1 guess. Sure I time. How do computer soft- don't have full access, but I Because ware makers know if the have enough to keep me the program WrIrlMtMMMMMMMMMWaMMlMWIM program they made happy," said Whitlock. "I is still in the works? They get people to test don't have chat, mail, or World testing Cruising the Information superhlghujay at the Science Centre it, that's how. Wide Web services yet, but phase, there are a lot of bugs PHOTO BY LORRIE KRHLKR CRS, a bulletin board ser- that might change. in it, said Whitlock. vice in the Metro Toronto area, Because he still has his "That's what we're for - to advertised (on the board) account on CRS, he can use tell the (programmers) what Surfing the Net about five months ago to get the mail services there. problems we're having so they users to apply for 300 beta Only recently, CRS was can fix them. at the Science Centre testing positions for their new bought out by Delrina About every two weeks or Frontier Beta program, Software, which is notable for so, a new version is given to designed to make "surfing the their flying toasters screen the testers, fixing all the bugs LQRRIE KRRLKR selves. There are also four com- Net" easier. that ^ were puters for kids, set up with a new ^^^,^,,,,,,,,„,,„,,„,,^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Staff Writer drawing program that includes The company addressed, "and Because the program is still in the sound effects. offered free then the whole access all Internet. The information This display makes the Science Internet to testing phase, there are still a lot of process starts Thehighway. "Surfing the Net." Centre much more enjoyable for the testers as an over," Whitlock bugs in it. ''That's mhat lue're for, to What docs it all mean? visitors, bringing the hightech added incentive. said. The Ontario Science Centre is world into the same place as the But because of the tell the programmers uihat problems "So far, my trying to explain with its special old favourites, "like the ball that overwhelming favourite place is at Lue're having they can fix display on the Internet, including makes people's hair stick out." response, the so them/ the University of 10 computers set up to let people In an effort to save paper, two number of testers Illinois, in their roam around the Net and the computers are set up to get input was increased to 'Goofy Gopher - Ian UJhitlock. Frontier Beta tester World Wide Web. from visitors, offering graphs com- 1,500. Server,' There's in paring ''"'"'*'''"^""' Also the display are another other people's answers Ian Whitlock, a some really neat 20 computers with the latest in with their own. cable installer for Contract saver, and other software. stuff there." computer software for kids and In another part of the Science Cable, (a company that installs Users are worried the cost of Although Frontier Beta isn't adults alike. Centre, an area has been cable for Rogers and other using the board will rise. available to the general public With a special linkup to a site equipped with six Virtual Reality companies) was one of the "Although I can't say for yet, It is the latest in windows- in Los Angeles, a virtual reality stations, offering three different accepted applicants. sure, the rates are probably based programs for surfing the game allows a person to drive or VR games. "^^ He received his going to go up," said Whitlock. Net. Whitlock said anyone fly a futuristic vehicle in a For $5 a play, visitors can send opy of It costs about $12 a month who can use a mouse can use cityscape. The link allows the heat-seeking bombs to annoying Frontier to cedl CRS. For that, users get this user at the Science Centre to join siblings, defend a space station, or program. two hours on-line time is in its final someone in Los Angeles, explore run through a building looking for Beta, and two Frontier Beta each other's city, follow each the exit while being attacked. b u gs megabytes of downloading a testing phases, and might be other or "bump into each other." With the new push on technol- and all, day. Most other boards charge available in about a year. But Featuring the new games Mi;st, ogy in today's society, the to test by the hour, setting prices by the programmers have to wait on CD ROM for the Macintosh, Internet is only going to become The the modem speed of the caller. until all the bugs are found and and Relentless: Twinsens more essential in everyday life. main Usually, the faster the modem, fixed. Adventure, another CD game for The Science Centre is trying to ^requirement the more it costs, because "They've got to be close to IBM machines, people can try out introduce everyone, young and was getting more information can be it now," said Whitlock. software before buying it them- old, to the benefits of computers. " n^ April 6, 1995 Humber Et Cetera ^personal essay by Jeanette Wilkinson Griffin I love getting my hair washed by smiles at me as she holds the door while I walk in. versation and I think I've just heard Val say I someone else. As 1 anticipate the Val is a new hairdresser I'm trying out. I know her have a sister, but I'm not positive. I don't want warm water on my hair and the slightly, she is my cousin's best friend. Being her to ask her to repeat it. I mean, why would she competent fingers massaging only customer means I will have her undivided atten- say something like that? That's ridiculous. I coconut-scented shampoo on my tion. It also means I feel I have to make conversa- don't have a sister. Maybe what she really said scalp, a peaceful feeling comes over tion. Since the only things we have in common are was, "You have a cyst." A cyst I can deal with. me. It's as if all my concerns are being my cousin and my hair, I choose to talk about my They're usually benign. I can go to the hospi- washed out of my head. cousin. tal and have it removed. But no, she says it However, I will not experience this Although I've spent time with my cousins and again: "You have a sister." Okay, I did hear wonderful feeling unless I get up and aunts and uncles, I feel a bit like an outsider when her correctly. I have a sister. get to my hair appointment on time. I'm around them. I've never lived with my Dad, so I think I need some time to process this What I've actually been doing is lying I'm not that close to his side of the family. Discussing information. Val continues to speak, but I am here dreaming about how good I'm them always makes no longer listening. There are too many going to look when I go for my inter- me feel thoughts running through my head. I have a view this afternoon. As I jump out of bed, sister. I don't understand. I have two older 1 notice most of my wardrobe strewn brothers and over time have come to accept across the room. This, I must confess, is the fact that my father has two families the norm. In what my mother would between which he divides his time. consider a bad genetic joke, I seem But a sister- this is something to have inherited none of her new I wonder how new. Is cleaning abilities. I am, shall we my sister a baby? Is she older say, a slob. Today, though, or younger than me? 1 even I am appalled by the dis- want to ask Val these array. I spend the next ten questions, but what will minutes trying to find my I do with the answers? pants. I rush from one end of I have seen my father the room to the other look- with different ing under the bed and the women on occa- piles of clothes for my elu- sion, so the possi- sive pants, all the while try- bility that he has V ing to suppress my ever- | another child increasing panic. If I miss the I shouldn't be such 8:30 bus, I'm beat. My whole i I , a surprise. But it is. schedule will be off. Anyone \ 'i He always said who has had to rely on public I was special | I transportation will, I believe, \ I because I was his understand my distress. ""s only daughter. It I find my pants. They're in a seems to have J suitcase which is in the living ; slipped his mind that room. I not only have an interview he does in fact have today, but I'm also going to Europe. another one. I want to In the event that you didn't hear me scream. How could I properly, I'll say it again: "I'm going to \ have a sister and no one Europe! I'm going to Europe!" I'm doing a ' tell me? I need to get away little "I'm-going-to-Europe" dance right now. from here. I feel part of me Feel free to join if you'd like. Any dance step is drifting away to a place inside acceptable, you just need to have an insanely ,?i- my mind that feels warm and safe. pleased look on your face. •*^' The conscious part of me is in the chair But the dancing must cease. I have six minutes to smiling and listening to Val as she dries get to the bus stop. Lucky for me everything else I my hair, but I am really far away. 1 have " ' ^ ^^ *--^««»-> " need (coat, shoes, purse) is in the hall closet. I uncomfortable. to figure out how I can get out of here already have a top. Talking with Val, I am reminded once again how lit- without letting her see me fall to pieces. Oh- in case you were wondering. My grandmoth- tle I know about my Dad and his family. "You know Memories are such tricky things. They er, who is always interested in the plight of others, it's so strange," I say. "You know more about my can be altered so easily, and our minds are stands at the door and with a grin on her face family than I do. I've always felt they've kept secrets often very selective: a smell, a touch, the exclaims, "You're late. You're going to miss the from me. It seems I'm always the last to know." tone of a voice calling, an image that pass- bus!" My grandmother has such a way of stating My mind begins to drift as I think back to the time es so quickly it's hard to see. What I do the obvious. But I don't miss the bus. when I found out I have two half-brothers. I was remember about that day was suddenly Sam, who is the driver this morning, sees me about eight or nine years old and my Dad was visit- feeling very cold and alone. I didn't ^ running and stops to let me on. For the second ing. He showed me a picture of two teenagers and feel like dancing anymore. J^ time this week he earns my eternal gratitude. said, "These are your brothers." I didn't understand Oh, by the way- I did get the ""^H Safely aboard, I make my way huffing and what he was saying. I didn't have any brothers. I was job and had a great time in puffing to a seat. I can now rest and think an only child and I didn't want to see myself any Europe. about my wonderful exciting day. What I do is other way. So I pretended to be happy about this lit- fall asleep. I wake up disoriented and realize tle piece of news because that's what seemed to be I've gone past my stop. I quickly ring the bell exp>ected. and get off the bus. I walk back three blocks "You have a sister towards the beauty salon. Val, the owner, I've just drifted back to the con- Jeanette won first place in the personal essay categoiy in the 1994-95 Student Literary Competition. We wish to extend our thanks to the Liberal Arts & Sciences, Communications Department for submitting the stories. •»»>. i.-Vi- April 6, 1995 Number Et Cetera Ths ©irij A short story by Karen Becker I can remember the sounds as it screams for release. I raise my arm and only two sisters can share. But she doesn't and smells of that day. Late sum- just l^efore I hit her, I see the look of terror on look up and I'm not surprised. mer, warm and humid, with the her round, innocent face. I strike that face that I stand at this distance from my sister scent of autumn in the damp air. is now so hateful to me with a ringing smack. through my own doing, due to another inci- My sweaty, faded T-shirt clings to It is over in seconds, that first betrayal as an dent from our past, at a time when my fanci- my sticky chest, and I tug at it older sister, and just as quickly Lucy is wailing. ful dreams and ambitions for the future impatiently, leaving dirty hand Tears streaming, nose flowing, face reddened, were already lifting me out of our humble prints. she is then running on chubby legs towards rural lifestyle and I believed my childhood My younger sister, Lucy, sits the house, screaming for our parents. I know anger to finally lie dormant. Those two next to me in the heap of dirt our what will be next; our mother's disappoint- strong feelings, combined with a farm boy father uses as a ramp to load the ment, and worse, our father's grim rage, both named Theoron, were our greatest foe, tractors onto his big truck. She brought down on my head. and the day I worked against them all for pushes the earth around with a rec- I sit in the dirt and the heavy air, my heart the last lime is unforgettable. tangular piece of wood, the plow, to pounding as my terrible anger begins to ease It is my final year of university, and I make a roadway. The wood makes a away. I pick up the plow and am up from the city visiting on Christmas scraping sound beneath her pudgy push it along in break, alive and full with freshly learned hands, and she is tunelessly humming effort to repair theories on life and mountainous expec- herself as works. the road, tations for future. High on life's gild- to she ^ my 1 am rolling my favorite miniature though ed possibilities, eager to share and to vehicle, an old dump truck, along the impress with my wealth of knowledge, I road, enjoying the squeak of its am following Lucy out to the barn to do wheels and its gliding the chores, chattering on about my pro- movement. My fessors and classes and grades. eight-year-old Lucy walks ahead of me plowing a mind likes the footpath through the snow, holding small sense of con- her zipperles red-checkered jacket trol that I have when closed against the biting wind, a playing with Lucy. As stern, icy expression on her face, long as she follows but I do not notice it. Rambling on along with my game and as I am, stuck in foolish oblivion, is content to use the tiny I don't notice my sister's stormy car without a wheel, countenance or the wintry everything is fine. As long beauty of the countryside as my game is allowed to go around me, having years on. before been turned against it I dig my fingers into the by the concrete and brick of cool soil and produce a pile, the city. which I then pat into a spherical As we near the barn, I mound. "Okay, this is where my see that we are stumbling people live," I inform Lucy. over our father's truck She looks up from the other end ramp, our old dirt pile, of the road where she is making a and 1 suddenly smile. similar house. "'Kay," she says in her "Hey, Lucy," I call child's voice. \^ * out ahead to her and "I am the rich family and you are she glances over her the poor family," I continue." That shoulder. "Remember means that I get to make the rest of the when we'd play here roads." I reach for the plow. the sand with our little The sudden spark of defiance in trucks?" Lucy's eyes is one I've never seen before. I know My words echo around us, hang "Why do you always get to be the rich it is useless. loosely and dissolve in the frozen air, people?" she accuses, snatching the plow The game is and Lucy is silent. She straightens her before I can grab it and holding it tightly in finished. back and continues her stubborn march her hands. I watch towards the barn. All at once awash in "Give me that, Lucy," I yell as I try to wres- my sister my own pleasant childhood memories tle the wood from her grip. now on her wed- am quiet and do not realize that Lucy "Noooo..." she squeals. She jerks it away ding day from across the never answers my question. from me and abruptly stands up and room. Lucy is being primped and pre- We reach the derelict barn, and announces, "I don't want to play this any- pared by our mother, Aunt Liza, and Aunt Lucy goes through it to the small more, Delia." Then she uses the plow to Judith, and the look on her still-round face fenced area beyond to tend to mow over her house, my house, and the reflected in the mirror is one of bewilderment. the two horses. I stand in the road. I half expect her to glance at me in the mirror doorway watching her as I stare at the chaotic disruption of earth and roll her eyes with thinly veiled contempt she pushes past me for _^ and suddenly feel a sweeping rage that is for our aunts clucking about her like two fat hay and feed, ...,^K' almost paralyzing in its strength, but at hens and our mother fussing with her hair- a the same time propels me, compels me, private, special kind of glance that Karen won first place for her short story in the 1994-95 Student Literary Competition. We wish to extend our thanks to the Liberal Arts & Sciences, Communications Department for submitting the stories. April 6, 1995 Number Et Cetera and launch into an explanation without a thought towards his feelings. He been," are the last words she gives me before of tiie many career opportunities adored you, Delia. Now he needs me, and 1 she steps over my body and out of the stall. that await me. want to be there for him." My mind travels back to that past almost "I'll probably be offered jobs With that firmly said, Lucy turns away, and I every time I think about my sister, and I can all over when I graduate. I think am left shaken by her chastisement. It is alarm- never stop the heated, uncomfortable shame I'd like to go down East. I know ing and upsetting to learn of my sister's true from spreading over me, as it does now on that I won't come back to this feelings about me in this manner, so harshly. Lucy's wedding day. The jealousy and rage area to work. It's hard enough And yet, foolishly still undaunted, I move fur- that I carried around for Lucy frighten and even to have ambition around ther into the stall to attempt to talk some sense appalls me nowadays, though their origins here, let alone act upon it." into her. still remain a mystery to me. Where did that Lucy's empty feed pail is "Lucy, you have to see that marrying Theoron childish anger come from and why did I slammed firmly to the ground, will restrict you forever. He doesn't want any- have no control? I have no answers. All I and I jump in surprise at the thing out of life. You have to go on to university know is that, on that fateful winter's day, sound. Her hard blue eyes cling and become something." my demons showed me something. briefly to my own in a look that I At that, Lucy spins around, angry frustration I went back to university early that register as a warning. "I love him, distorting her features. "Why do I have to? Christmas, shrouded in embarrassment, you know," she says slowly Because you say? No, Delia, no! I am not you suddenly realizing that I had a lot to before reaching for a pitchfork and don't ever want to be like you!" rethink in my life. Almost immediately and is appearing into a stall. Her voice has reached a fevered pitch and upon returning, I met Angelo, a 45-year- Momentary confusion clouds my when she finally falls silent, the echo rings old widower, dropped out of my last term mind. What is she talking about? around us and begins to gnaw at my nerves. of university, and loved across the coun- "Who?" I question blankly, moving Lucy does not turn away this time. Instead she try with him. A year-and-a-half later, I to the entrance of the stall. "What stares at me coldly, challenging. was dumped, completely alone, working are you talking about, Lucy? Who It is that look on top of her insulting words as a waitress by day, and trying to finish do you love?" that awakens it, that consuming, mind-numbing my degree program through night She gives me a look that suggests anger that I mistakenly thought had fallen school. that I may have taken leave of my deeply into sleep. It comes shrieking out of its I tried to call my sister almost daily, senses- otherwise, I'd never ask so dark hideaway and grips my entire body with desperate to tell her that my life was no stupid a question and spits out ven- its ferocity. I have no coherent thoughts, except longer perfect, that I finally understood omously, "Theoron." to punish her. Just as I did that day in the sand that everything cannot be planned out, I blink at the shock of the single so long ago, I reach out and hit her across the that I could now see how she could word. Theoron Bendon. Gangly, awk- face. love Theoron Bendon, that I was so ward Theoron Bendon from the nearly But unlike that last time, I am much stronger very sorry ... It was to no avail. Lucy bankrupt farm down the road, who had physically now, and the force of my blow caus- didn't speak to me again after that been my boyfriend every summer until es Lucy to lose her balance and fall against the Christmas and I haven't been able to this past one, but whose greatest ambition rough wall of the stall. Breathing heavily, but apologize for our horrible fight. I was only to exist until the next harvest so oddly content with a spreading sensation of guess I'd done far too much damage he could gleefully drive the combine great relief, I place my hand against the door- in Lucy's opinion to be given the around the field. Lucy thinks that opportunity to ease my she loves Theoron Bendon? guilty conscience. My mind travels back to that past almost every^ time 1 think "Lucy," I cry, my voice rising with When my mother dismay. "You can't possibly know about my sister, and I can never slop the heated, uncomfort- called a month ago, what you're saying. You can't love informing me of Lucy's able shamefrom spreading over me, as it does now on Theoron Bendon." wedding, I wasn't sur- Lucy's wedding day. 'I he jealousy and rage that I earned Head down, Lucy is viciously prised to hear about it. plunging the fork into the dirty bed- aroundfor Lucyfrightens and appalls ?ne nowadays, She begged me to for- ding of the stall and pitching it at my get our "misunder- though their origins still remain a mystery to me. feet, but I manage to see her eyes. standing" and attend, They are snapping with that familiar and I knew that I had spark, with hatred and with defiance. "Jealous, jamb to steady myself and look at my sister to. For Lucy, though, not myself. Delia?" Her voice is too low and controlled. sprawled in the straw. After several long Now, as the organ begins its slow, Mine is high-pitched and hovering on the moments, Lucy raises her head. Trickles of solemn march within the tiny country brink of forfeited control. "Jealous?" I repeat, blood run down her pale face from where the church, I sit alone watching a suited incredulous. "Are you crazy, Lucy? I broke up wood has scraped her cheek. Her expression is Theoron Bendon, as awkward and with Theoron last summer because I finally one of wounded emptiness. sleepy-looking as I remember, stare realized that he'll never have enough ambition 1 must have somehow in my mind transport- down the aisle at my sister, adoration to ever do anything with is life, and I need ed myself back to our childhood at this point plain on his thin face. more than that for myself." I watch my sister's because when Lucy finally struggles to her feet, A small, tight lump is starting to angry movements in desperation. "You have to I expect her to begin bawling and push past me form in my throat when I turn in my want more for your life too, Lucy." in a run for our parents. But Lucy's fury has seat to see Lucy coming up the aisle In one swift gesture, the pitchfork is tossed aged her, and I have made myself the enemy. on my father's arm. Her face is aside, and the depth of Lucy's anger with me is She lunges at me like a predator and before I expressionless, but her eyes are look- suddenly staring me in the face. "And what if I know what is happening, we are wrestling ing directly into my own. She looks don't want more, Delia?" she growls. "What if I viciously on the filthy floor of the stall. Fingers so beautiful, so grown-up, and don't want to be like you, so full of yourself, and nails inflicting pain, teeth mthlessly seeking smile. Love and pride, overwhelm- so much better than everybody around here flesh, my screams fill the barn and my tears ing, well up inside of me, with all because you went away to university. What if moisten Lucy's flannel jacket. the strength of my terrible anger all I want is Theoron and the chance to be When it is over and Lucy steps away at last, I but with a special difference, and his wife?" lie in the sticky straw, dirtied, bruised, and Lucy glides past me, away from Before I can open my mouth to object bleeding, knowing my own tears and pain are our youth, and towards her further, Lucy is plunging on, with a fierce- my only sympathy in that barn now. Lucy future. ness that I have never seen her possess, stands above me, dry-eyed, and looking up at like someone who has been repressed far her, I feel a lifetime between us instead of just too long. five years. "You nearly destroyed him. You strung "You never deserved Theoron. You are just a him along for years, and then last sum- coward, and that's all you always mer just up and dropped him. have —-..I.-...., .yj...... f..- fr?'?^'^'^'^i^iT''?i^'''V-'V"'''ff"'-'*^^^ " Humber Et Cetera April 6, 1995 EL f if^SPORTS jlLiSt Editors: Steve Kagan and Tiziana Scorranese 675-3111 ext. 4514 Motorcross riders brave cold to get spring season started LISA WEIR Staff Writer A hint of winter lingered above Gopher Dunes, a maze of fresh dirt track. Hundreds of Motorcross riders eager to begin the spring series of fast paced racing gathered near Delhi, Ontario in the snow and cold. ««ifi This past Sunday the real ^*" competition began. After two Pm^ ^^^ days of practicing at the same ^.?t^^^ track the weekend before, motorcross riders were raring to go, with a full season ahead of them lasting until the end of October. The Canadian Motorcycle Racing Club has riders that come from as far as Owen Sound, Cobourg, Toronto and Niagara Falls in its Southwestern division. "If there was grass, there was a bike and truck on it," said 20- year-old racer Karen Hodge who started racing last year during Motorcross riders didn't let the snow or the cold weather deter them from kicking off their spring season with a bang last the summer series, and who Sunday at Delhi, Ontario. Riders came from all over Ontario to participate in last weekend's event. in nationals. placed 10th the PHOTO BY LISA WEIR "I came in first for the fall series basically because another move up into a higher ranked "It's good for the sport girl broke her leg which put me class, and from there work my because it brings more riders in. ahead in series points," said A WORKOUT way up again," he said. The more riders involved in the Hodge. "If you win the series, they sport the bigger it will grow," said OF VAST "Hopefully this year I'll get a automatically move you up Putzer. "There's no reason why a little bit more confidence on the PROPORTIONS *i because you're dominating your woman rider can't be better than bike, and I'll be able to take on class." a male rider. It's just another per- new challenges. Putzer finished ninth on son on a bike. I'm all for it." According to Hodge more rid- Sunday, but came in second Unfortunately, said Putzer, ms ers had joined the CMRC after place in last year's fall series. there are some riders who have Monster Gym the disappearance of the Sunday's season opener was attitudes that detrimental Canadian Motorcycle Asso- are to 289 vvvvvw a good indication of what's to the sport, and they often think ciation. come this year. they are better than anybody "I think we had a record ^1 -. 4 this else. Before weekend's opener But, motorcycle riders don't I turnout ... about 400," she said. YEAR MEMBERSHIP Putzer had the chance to see hesitate to develop friendships "We had the best turnout of pro- • Rates by day, month, year other riders practice at Gopher with other riders he said. fessionals. Carl Vaillancourt, the • no initiation Dunes. He said he predicts "You see another person on a number one rider in Canada • no membership restrictions Corey Stoll, Darryl Marten, Hariey, then you wave to them. was there," said Hodge who fin- Doug DeHaan, Shawn Martland, You see another motorcrosser ished third Sunday. and Ryan Gauld will be this sea- on a bike in the trails, you wave The racing season is divided ^e— son's hot riders. to them, (and) you stop and into three series: spring, summer But, in this male-dominated talk, " said Putzer. and fall, with prizes awarded in sport, the number of female rid- said the practice rounds each. Each series consists of He ers has been growing. him pre- about eight races, with riders two weeks ago helped "I don't take into considera- pare for Sunday and it will take competing in all three. tion that I'm one of the only girls. "You get provincial points him a few weeks to get back into We're all out to have fun. It the swing of things. and if at the end of the series doesn't really matter that I'm a don't feel tired your points are the highest, you "You when giri," said Hodge. become the provincial champi- you're racing. As soon as the flag Female riders to forget on," said Hodge. need comes down you're ready to fall about the people believe Most of the riders put up with who asleep, until the flag goes down the cold and snow but were motorcross racing is a guy's again and you have to start your sport, more thankful to be riding again. Hodge said. next race." "It just takes physical "My first day out and I'm Hodge also stressed the endurance, doing really good on the track," and females have importance of practices. said 21 -year-old racer Vernon just as much of it as any male "It gives everybody the does, " said Hodge. chance to get out and see how Putzer. "It's like I never missed a day riding throughout the win- "You're doing something you other bikes are riding and to it of ter." enjoy and gets me out the make sure everything is running house during the week, keeping - 'My goal this year is to be first smoothly get you used to your me physically active. " - " bike again," she said. overall in my series. I can then MlNumber Et Cetera April 6, 1996 SPORTS The Rugby World Cup Starting in l\/lay, tlie eyes of the rugby world will converge on South Africa, site of the 1995 World Cup of Rugby. Canada joins 15 other nations in the quest for a world championship starting i\Aay 25 and ending with the final on June 24. Other countries involved include Australia, New Zealand, England, Western Samoa, Tonga and host nation South Africa. The name of the game is contmuous excitement Rugby is a game played in kick or by a drop goal. A try is duce points. Forward passes are almost every continent. worth five points and the subse- not allowed, only lateral passes Even though Canadians do quent conversion is worth two. or ones thrown behind are not place as much emphasis on The conversion attempt is accepted. A "knock forward" or rugby as they do hockey, the taken in line with the spot where a forward pass results in a loss of interest in playing the game has possession. The opposing team been great enough that can choose either to scrum Canada has qualified for the down or kick for territorial Rugby, to put it third World Cup. advantage. Rugby, to put it bluntly, is a bluntly, is a rough The World Cup was first held rough sport. It involves full in 1987 when host New Zealand sport. It involves body contact, courage, stamina defeated France to win the title and a lot of heart. Like football full body contact, of the world's premier rugby the tackling is the most fero- courage, stamina, nation. Four years later the tour- cious part. Unlike the gridiron nament moved to Britain and game rugby players wear no and a lot of heart. France with Australia defeating padding and the players run up Like football the England 12-6 in a bruising final and down the field for 80 min- encounter at Twickenham, is utes, sometimes in intense tackling the England's home ground. heat. most ferocious This will be Canada's second Rugby is a great sport to kick at a tournament they part. watch because the game is excelled in four years ago. In the continuous, and there are few 1991 event they finished a credi- stoppages in play. Substitutions ble eighth after losing their quar- are only allowed when a player terfinal to the powerhouse New is physically unable to continue Zealand side. This time around and only the referee has the the ball was downed, so the key the Canadian squad is really up to call a halt to the pro- is to the ball close against it, having .in power down as to been placed The llneout is an Integral part of a team's attempt to keep ceedings. the goal posts as possible. the so-called "Pool of Death" possession of the ball. The team on the defensive throws The object of the game is to Penalty kicks and drop goals are with hosts South Africa, defend- the ball in and both forward lines stand roughly one metre score points. These can be worth three points each. ing champions Australia and apart. Chemistry and timing between the hooker and his for- attained by a try (downing the Possession is key and territori- Romania. The top two qualify wards is key to winning the llneout. ball in the endzone), by penalty al advantage is necessary to pro- for the quarterfinals. What 16 a haka? The haka is a war dance which the New Zealand All- Blacks perform before each of their test matches. The dance is performed in a threatening and menacing way by arm actions and foot stomping, and was traditionally per- formed before charging into battle. Legend had it that a notorious warlike chief named Te Rauparaha of the Ngati Toa tribe (north of Wellington in New Zealand) was being chased by an enemy. To hide he jumped in a pit. When he heard sounds and the pit door opening he thought he was done for, but instead of seeing his enemy all he saw were the hairy legs of the local chief whose pit he had hidden in. He was so happy to have to have escaped certain death he performed the haka on the spot. THE HAKA Ka mate Ka mate It is death It is death Ka ora Ka ora It is life It is life Ka mate Ka mate It is death It is death Ka ora Ka ora It is life It is life Tenei Te Tangata Puhuruhuru This is the hairy man Nana i tiki mai whakawiti te ra Who caused the sun to shine for me Up the ladder Up the ladder Up to the top The sun shines! April 6. 1995 Humber Et Cetera SPORTS The contenders for rugby's greatest prize ENGLAND CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND SOUTH AFRICA As the host nation, big things This is the best team to come Team Canada will have their The defending champions are The All-Blacks are considered out of England in many a year. work cut out considering the heavily favored to repeat in favorites to make it to the final are expected from the " Captain and center Will Carling group they have been placed in. World Cup '95. for the first time since winning "Springboks. The men in green led his side to the Five Nations With Australia, South Africa and The Wallabies rely heavily on the World Cup in 1987. and gold will be playing in their championship a few weeks ago Romania as other pool members the strength and mobility of their Flyhalf Grant Fox is the most first major event since their re- to and in doing so became the first Canada will have a tough time forwards and the expert kicking accurate goal kicker of all time instatement the world game English captain to lead his team qualifying from the so-called of flyhalf Michael Lynagh. an is good for at least 12 points three years ago. The newest star to two Grand Slam titles. "Pool of Death" and building on Hooker Phil Keams is the captain per game. to emerge is winger Chester Williams scored He is complemented by the their 1991 quarter final finish. and heart and soul of a very tall Right winger John Kirwan is who some speed of brothers Tony and The bulk of the 1991 side and mobile pack. the third leading try scorer in test important tries on their recent Rory Underwood on the wings returns and this Canadian side Other important cogs include rugby history and is a tremen- tour of Great Britain. Flank for- and a capable flyhalf and point has even more depth on the prop Tony "Fatty" Daly, giant dous tackier. Fullback John ward Francois Pienaar will cap- scorer in Rob Andrew. bench to draw from. eighth man Tim Gavin and lock Timu and 23-year-old center tain the team and provide much The forwards are big and Leading our national team Garrick Morgan. Lee Stensness give the New needed toughness in loose ball situations. mobile and led by hooker Brian will be flanker/lock Al Charron, a It will be interesting to see if Zealanders exciting options on Moore, the most capped hook- real tiger in the loose. the Aussie back line can create offense. Other players to watch include er in international competition. Flyhalf Gareth Rees is one of the kind of opportunities they The front row of Olo Brown, flyhalf Hennie le Roux, scrumhalf Not one of the forwards is the world's most accurate kickers used to when David Campese Sean Fitzpatrick and Craig Dowd Joost van der Westhuizen and under 6ft and the loose trio of and he will be ably supported by was in the side. is one of the most formidable fullback Andre Joubert. If the South Africans have a Tim Rodber, Ben Clarke and scrumhalf John Graf. With "Campo" now retired, it (and heavy) units in the game. it is in the Dean Richards is a formidable Lock Norm Hadley will be will be up to centers Tim Horan The rucks and mauls are Michael weakness forwards one. England's strengths are counted on heavily to dominate and Jason Little to literally take Jones's territory and support will who are considered slow by their ability to maintain forward the lineouts and he is definitely the ball in their hands and run come from fellow loose forward international standards. However, as a defensive unit possession and the expert kick- one of the main ingredients in with it. Look for the Wallabies to Zinzan Brooke and number 8 ing of Andrew. Canada's quest for the cup. be there when the trophy is lifted. Arren Pene. there are few countries better. XPKESSIONS & A look at the venue IMPRESSIONS (•, Waivis Bay y \ h /'•-. / •PretorieiJ / / Johannesburg* ,4"[$WA; Maseru. /^' LESOTHO f Durban / SOUTH AFRICA 3 Cape Town 'ft, Port Elizabeth The games will be played In Johannesburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. The tournament will run from May 22 - June 27. (Left) Ruggles the giraffe is the, official mascot of Rugby World Cup 1995. Little known trivia and the lighter side of rugby • us President Bill Clinton played rugby during his days as plane more than 80 times in international competition. His an Oxford scholar. His talent as a rugby player was very nearest rivals are England's Rory Underwood (40) and the much in question and he was described by colleagues as All-Blacks' John Kirwan (35). Both are also wingers. "by no means athletic, in fact a bit lumpy, but he made an • The record for the most points in a test match belongs to excellent second row forward." fullback Ashley Billington of Hong Kong. He scored 50 of • Rugby must be a holy game. Pope John Paul was a play- his team's world record 164 in their 164-13 thrashing of er in his younger days and, in fact, represented Poland Singapore in qualifying for the 1995 World Cup last \ internationally. October. His match haul included 10 tries. t The most represented rugby player of all time is France's The previous record up to this point was 30, jointly held by \ Philippe Sella. The veteran inside center has played for his incumbent England flyhalf Rob Andrew and retired French ^countiry over 100 times (104 at last count). In second place stand-off Didier Camberabero. is former French teammate and fullback Serge Blanco who • The most experienced referee is Welshman Derek Sevan. played 93 times for the blanc et bleu. He has been in charge of 26 internationals (as of Feb '95). • The top try scorer in international rugby is Australia's • English league rugby club Bath does not use the number recently retired flamboyant left winger David Campese. 13 jersey because one of their players was once killed Pr0«ident Bill Ciinton, During hi international career "Campo"crossed the goal wearing it. second row Oxford forward. "" " " " Humber Et Cetera Aprils, 1995 .'X % SPORTS HUMBER SPORTS PROFILE Men's basketball coach: oti life, careers, and basketball " Lightbody and Steve McGregor," other areas of my life," he said. coaching was available, Katz said ty, some humor, and some fun. MikeKatz said Katz. 'There were times I was coach- he'd be interested. "I think every- On the other hand, Katz has Born: April 17, 1949 "We've had a lot of tremen- ing aroUnd the clock. Even then 1 body wants to challenge them- learned a lot more about his Height: 6*0 dous players here, but these felt there were other things I'd selves at higher levels than team on the court, "and just how Weight: 185 lbs guys obviously made us that like to do, with my family or on they're working within." competitive this group is. Status: Married, two children, much better," he said. "Without my own such as reading or "I was involved with the Katz has also learned more Ben, 12 and Emma, 9 them I don't think we could have watching a movie." national team last year and to about himself. "I've learned to Favorite color: black done what we've done. Katz believes it's not the continue there would be fun. I'd relax a lot around the players Favorite food: chicken The coach loves what he reward at the end that's the real like to do that, but that's not a and that they want to win just as Favorite TV show: Homicide does, but he doesn't let coaching achievement, but how one full-time job and this is, so I'm badly as Rick and myself, so Pet Peeves: none take over his life. "As much as I makes it to that end. "I think suc- content here, " said Katz. that's good. A lot of coaches ANDREW THOMAS love ball and sports in general, it cess should not always be mea- spend hours trying to get their doesn't consume me to the point sured by championships. If suc- Learning from players teams as competitive as we are." Staff Writer that there is nothing else going cess is only somewhat achieved But most importantly Katz has on in my life," he said. by winning national champi- Katz says he still has things he learned one thing in particular Coach Mike Katz is as profes- Katz also makes a point of onships, then there are always can learn from his own players. from coaching his players. "I've sional a coach as he is an inter- viewee. maintaining an equilibrium of going to be a lot people of who "I think I've learned from learned that in the end no matter Having already accomplished work and play in his hectic are never going to be satisfied." them (that) they need someone what, you have to have a good schedule. "I I the is just so much in his nine years as feel integrate While he's content with his who not a basketball guy time," he said. I position if head coach of the men's Varsity love have for the game and the at Humber, another totally," said Katz. "They need "The harder you work at any- basketball team, he believes his amount of time it takes with opportunity at a higher level of somebody who can provide levi- thing the better you get." most memorable moment was in the 1990 OCAA championships. "We were down about 20 points with 15 minutes to go in the half and came back and won that game," said Katz. "That was, I think, my most memorable moment. This led to their first national title in addition to three more over the past five years. Those titles have been Katz's proudest achievements. "1 never dreamed that we could ever win four national championships in five years or that this program could win five straight provincial champi- onships," said Katz. "Everything has happened so quickly but I'm very proud of that. Katz definitely knows what he gets out of coaching basketball. An extension of self "I think in some respects the team is an extension of your concept, philosophy, and your point of emphasis around the game, " said Katz. "If we execute the stuff that my staff and I implement, that's what it's really all about. Katz believes execution con- tribues to his team's perfor- mance. "It's about seeing a team execute what they've practiced (and) doing it under pressure. (If) you've got talent, the wins should take care of themselves." However, the coach doesn't take all the credit for the team's success. He gives a considerable amount of recognition to his coaching staff, primarily to his assistant coach Rick Dilena. Katz believes he couldn't ask for a better coach to work with. "Some players turn to Rick when they have a concern, some to me, some to both of us," said Katz. "What I lack in areas of my coaching. Rick seems to pick up and fill in that void." 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