VOLUME XXXV, Issue 3 OCTOBER ,  Marc Garneau visits campus Katie Watts breaks soccer record

Story on page 23 Story on page 35 UOIT No Band-Aid solutions By Edith Zikmann gets Chronicle Staff OIT and Durham College students protested in front of City Hall Sept. 29 with cardboard greener Ubox houses, saying students are at risk of be- ing homeless because of the city’s housing bylaw. Students loaded cardboard box houses, tents and Funding for lawn chairs onto buses waiting outside the Student Centre early that morning. They took to the streets new program and stood in front of Oshawa city hall handing out croissants, juice-boxes and muffins and getting pass- ersby to sign their petition. By Lauren Thomas Emotions were high as participants in the rally Chronicle Staff contemplated the possibility of being evicted from their homes by the city. he University of On- “If you kick us out, then where are we going to tario Institute of Tech- do?” asked Ahmed Elhayek, a fourth-year Criminol- Tnology (UOIT) will ogy student. be continuing its growth If landlords do not keep up with the standards towards a greener economy and conditions set forth by the city, they could be de- with a more than $5-million nied a licence and students would be evicted within funding announcement from 60 days. the government of Ontario. “In 60 days I’ll be in the middle of my final exams. The announcement, made You wanna kick me out in the middle of my final ex- on Thursday, Sept. 25, was an- ams? I’ve got nowhere else to go. You know what, other step forward for UOIT, I’ll get a tent and actually just stay right here!” said home to the largest geother- Elhayek . mal well field in Canada “You wanna kick me out? I’ve got nowhere else to and second largest in North go, I’ll sleep on this bench if I have to and study right America. This well field heats here,” added Elhayek, who had bylaw officials and or cools the entire university police officers search his room last year looking for campus. a lease. The funding will help to “We’re here giving a peaceful statement that we create jobs for students, de- oppose the bylaw proposal set forth by the city,” said velop green-friendly energy Anthony Boland, a physics student at UOIT. sources and help fight cli- “I support the university, I support the college and mate change. I firmly believe in order for them to flourish we defi- “We are a university for nitely need adequate housing in place,” he said. the twenty-first century,” said SA President Amy England organized the event, UOIT president Dr. Ronald calling it a rally for the history books. She called for Bordessa. “Our task is to move the city to issue a public statement saying students the world forward in partner- won’t be evicted this academic year and asked for ship with our government.” rezoning of areas that are 90 per cent populated by students and come up with a five year strategic plan for student housing. See Green page 2 See Students page 2 Photo by Edith Zikmann GOT HOUSING?: Anthony Boland fears for student homelessness. Micucci strikes a new Lords record record by scoring three goals when Dur- By Stephanie Pollard ham faced and defeated the St. Lawrence Chronicle Staff Vikings in Kingston. Since then she has steadily increased her goal count to 31 triker Brittany Micucci shattered the by scoring two more goals against Loyal- Durham Lords women’s soccer all- ist College. The Durham Lords women’s Stime career scoring record with 28 soccer team reigns supreme in first place goals. But unlike the stereotypical striker in the Ontario Colleges Athletics Associa- who is supposedly fierce on and off the tion Central East Region and is currently field, she is very laid back. Dressed in a fourth in Canada. Micucci has been with mauve sweatshirt, jeans, running shoes the Lords for three years and head coach with a plaid cap and a bright smile, she Vaso Vujanovic has described her as a re- didn’t mind sitting in a dim, dirty stair- liable player. Photo by Stephanie Pollard well that leads to the Health and Wellness Centre to talk about her career as well as See Micucci page 34 STAR STRIKER: Brittany Micucci keeps the ball out of Seneca’s reach herself. on her way to Lords’ career scoring record of 28 goals. On Sept. 13, 2008, Micucci broke the 2 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Green technology comes to UOIT

research. Continued from page 1 UOIT currently provides cli- mate-centred courses such as Also on hand for the funding Applied Bioscience, Energy and announcement were John Wilkin- the Environment, and Energy Sys- son, Ontario Minister of Research tems Engineering, and will expand and Innovation, John Gerretsen, these programs with the govern- Ontario Minister of the Environ- ment funding. ment and Dr. Greg Naterer, UOIT Naterer joined UOIT in 2005 professor and researcher. as a professor in the Faculty of En- The Ontario Research Fund gineering and Applied Sciences will be the backbone of the fund- and will now help to develop the ing that will support 260 peer-re- world’s first lab to demonstrate nu- viewed researchers, involved with clear-based hydrogen production. 34 programs at 11 different institu- Hydrogen production comes at tions. a lower cost than fossil fuels and Ontario’s Innovation Agenda a significantly lower environmen- is a part of the McGuinty govern- tal impact. It is also currently a $3 ment’s plan for a growing econo- billion market, growing at 15 per my. The agenda will see $3 billion cent every year with a long-term focused over an eight-year span, forecast reaching into the trillions which would be aimed at putting over 10 years. Photo by Lauren Thomas Canada on the map that is current- Gerretson called technological A BRIGHT FUTURE: Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson (left) poses ly dominated by an Asian market. innovation a “hallmark of UOIT” with UOIT Professor Greg Naterer. Naterer’s research into new energy technologies The agenda has three main and said this funding will help looks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing power sources and to de- priorities. One is the issue of cli- UOIT continue down that path. velop technology commercialization opportunities for the energy sector. mate change through bio-based, environmental, alternative energy FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES: and clean technologies. Another and natural pesticides. jobs revolving around advanced telecommuting are important to is to advance the digital universe The new UOIT funding will fo- r*O
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By Asmahan Garrib face possible Chronicle Staff Members of the community can turn to food banks in the Durham Region to eviction provide groceries and support in times of need. Continued from page 1 Durham College’s Campus Food Cen- tre is dedicated to assisting students, staff and faculty in a respectful, confidential “What we’re trying to do is raise awareness manner. about the housing issue and ensure the city of The food centre is part of the Women’s Oshawa takes into consideration the influence Resource Centre but is open to everyone of students,” said England. on campus. The only identification need- “It’s not good enough for this city to say they ed is a student number. It provides short- desperately want a university but they desper- term emergency food, food hampers and ately don’t want students to be living here, that’s referrals to resources that address addi- a ridiculous situation,” said Dr. Sean Godfrey, tional concerns. To maintain confidenti- federal Liberal candidate for Oshawa. ality students can arrange a pick-up time “There’s got to be a better way than students to collect food, toiletries, food vouchers basically having to take to the streets and pro- and cash, according to the Campus Food test against the indifference,” said Godfrey, who Centre brochure. wants to be a voice of representation for stu- Durham College isn’t the only orga- dents. nization reaching out to support those “Housing is critically important to UOIT and in need. With more than 11 food banks Durham. I think they’ve gone about this the in the Durham Region no one should go wrong way. Everybody wants to boast about hav- hungry. Photo by Asmahan Garrib ing UOIT and Durham here but nobody wants to “Food banks help address the issue of actually wants to fix the basic problems of tuition poverty in the region,” said Lynn Hill, Os- FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD: Students Ryan Coppola, Adam Loney and and housing, and that’s wrong,” said Godfrey hawa’s Salvation Army food bank co-or- David Crouch lend a hand and a can at the Campus Food Centre. who signed the students’ petition. dinator. “People on social assistance and Students expressed their feelings of being dis- others can access the food bank when House food bank co-ordinator. The com- donations every week. Companies and criminated against, calling for others to join their they don’t have the finances to meet their munity food banks want to help as many schools do food drives to make dona- battle. needs.” people as possible, providing everyone tions, according to Hill. “I think students need to fight for their own More than 300 adults a month come with the assistance they require. There are also organizations working equality and rights. I think they shouldn’t be to the Oshawa Salvation Army Food Bank “We’re not here to judge,” said Geor- to get the word out about food banks in pushed around like this and I don’t think they for help. Though it is not particularly bus- gitsopoulos. “We try our best to treat the area. The Durham Region publishes have the full benefits from the city if Oshawa,” ier during Thanksgiving it has been a very everyone like a human being with self- Food in Durham, a brochure that so- said Larry Fu, a second year marketing student. busy summer. At times shortages of food worth and dignity.” cial agencies give out. The website Feed Gibril Sallah, vice president of Internal SA occur, according to Hill. The food banks provide mostly non- the Need works to relieve poverty and made it clear the fight is not over and the SA will The Simcoe Hall Settlement House’s perishable items, canned fruits and provide information on Canadian food not tolerate for students to be homeless. food bank served more than 550 people vegetables,cereals and crackers just to banks. “We’re gonna keep on rallying, we’re gonna a month. “We all try to work together as name a few, as well as toiletries and hy- “If your looking to help out the com- keep on getting the word out there. We’re going a team, networking with the other food gienic items. They rely on community munity the food bank is a great place to to do our best to get the situation solved,” said banks to share and help,” said Maria donations. Organizations like Alterna- start. Volunteer. Donate,” said Georgitso- Sallah. Georgitsopoulos, Simcoe Hall Settlement tive Processing Systems (APS) provide poulos. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 3 CAMPUS NEWS Frat brothers push for cure have raised has contributed to By Liisa Sahamies Chronicle Staff the building of the cancer centre, which is now fully operational. There was a large list of spon- Showing some brotherly love, sors that donated prizes or food. Zeta Psi Fraternity pushed a car for 32 hours for the fifth annual Car There was tons of entertainment Push for the Cure, in support of the available and it was appropriate Oshawa Hospital Foundation. for the whole family. There was One of the member’s elders do- a jumping castle, a pool table, a nated the old Honda Accord for foosball table and games offered the Push for the Cure. According on Wii, Xbox and Playstation. to one of the brothers this saved There were also refreshments, them an expense of about $100 a barbeque and numerous raffles to buy a vehicle from a scrap yard. with fabulous prizes where all the They then fastened a bar through money was donated to the foun- the front windows so they could dation. push from the side of the car, while Even just the support was wel- another brother sat behind the come. “We don’t set a minimum, wheel to steer. This bar helped whatever you can spare,” Bandini them to push the car from 9 a.m. said. Saturday Sept. 28 to 5 p.m. Sunday, As night fell so did the rain, Sept. 29. but the brothers kept on pushing The Zeta Psi Fraternity, Tau to reach their 32-hour goal. Even Theta Chapter, also University in the early morning when it was of Ontario Institute of Technol- cold and raining a fellow Zeta Psi ogy students, had high expecta- brother stayed on the bright side. tions this year, with a goal to raise Danny Homoncik, third-year $10,000. This would more than Bachelor of Commerce said, “It double the $4,000 raised last year, was kind of refreshing.” but this year they have a new, busi- With the sun beating down on er venue at the Oshawa Centre. them, they only had two hours Previously the event was held Photo by Liisa Sahamies left. After the 30 hours of constant in the Founders Lot beside Dur- physical exertion the music and ham College and UOIT, until the BROTHERLY LOVE: Zeta Psi Fraternity pose with the car they pushed for 32 hours. the brothers were still going and brothers realized not a lot of peo- they had already pushed for an as- ple go to school on weekends. In traffic to generate more money, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Region- wanted to help push the car. It was tonishing 117 kilometres. hopes of gaining a larger crowd it we get more sponsors and they get al Cancer Centre and for cancer really nice,” Bandini said. But the brothers haven’t was moved to the Oshawa Centre more recognition,” said Karl Ban- research, but they were able to The fraternity worked with the stopped on pushing. They are still parking lot that was donated to dini, a third-year Bachelor of Com- spread awareness for the fund. Oshawa Hospital Foundation on accepting donations, and you can them. merce, and Zeta Psi treasurer. The event was in a great place for the Heroes for Hope campaign for donate by accessing their website “We wanted to be here all of Sat- The brothers were not only out the community to get involved. the past three years holding the at www.zetapsioshawa.org/car- urday and Sunday. There’s more there to raise funds for the new “A bunch of kids came and car push event. The money they push. Looking for an upgrade? By Shenieka The college preparation pro- Russell-Metcalf gram is for mature students or secondary school students who Chronicle Staff want to upgrade their academic skills. It is designed for anyone Everyone knows at least one who is missing the essential person or knows of someone, courses needed to enter a college who either wants to go back to program, as well as anyone who school but doesn’t know where is looking to obtain a Grade 12 to start. University of Ontario In- equivalency certificate. Weekly Photo by Shenieka Russell-Metcalf stitute of Technology’s’ university start dates are available and it’s DYNAMIC DUO: Rhonda Christian and Yvonne Knight are here to help you get preparation and Durham colleg- free of charge – however, there things right, academically that is, through the new academic upgrade program. es’ college preparation programs is a $50 book deposit charge for can get them on their way. Aca- textbooks. The courses available upgrade their marks to complete math courses, three sciences, and “The Ministry of Training, demic upgrading at Durham Col- include English, mathematics, entrance requirements. However, english says Christian. Colleges and Universities funds lege provides courses in english, biology, chemistry, physics and unlike the college preparation “Pre-health is a 20-week the ACE academic upgrading math and sciences for those who computer skills. program, university preparation structured program covering the program; Pre-health tuition is want to enter college, university, This year, courses are being is structured and led by an in- pre-requisites to enter a college covered through ACE (ministry) or health-related programs. offered on-line as part of a pilot structor. Also, the program runs post-secondary health program. or Ontario special bursary. The College preparation with project, that offers additional for two semesters with start dates Health math is offered, commu- university preparation program Durham College combines non- courses such as self-manage- in September and January only. nications, biology, chemistry and fees are $1759.92 for a full-time traditional learning styles, one- ment. It is completely funded, al- It runs Monday to Friday dur- computer skills,” said Yvonne program of two semesters and on-one teacher assistance and a though a book deposit is required ing the day, although part-time Knight, the registration/test cen- $623.70 for individual courses timetable that fits around your says Christian. schedules can be arranged. tre administrator from academic plus books on top of that says,” day-to-day schedule. There is a Other incentives for partici- University preparation has upgrading at Durham College. Knight. mandatory English and math- pating in upgrading programs in- been developed with UOIT but is Tuition is fully funded for this For more information, check ematics assessment for students clude daytime parking at $4 daily also recognized by other schools. program but it requires a $200 re- them out in the Simcoe building, entering the program. rate and free parking for the eve- The program consists of two fundable deposit, says Christian. room 1266. “The academic assessment nings. Also, childcare and travel determines starting point and allowance are available to those Academic upgrading at Durham College: placement in program to create who qualify. a personalized program,” says The university preparation t
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Post-secondary education may “Seek help as soon as possible, be a fun time to make friends, go to and really address anything any parties and experience life on your time there is a writing problem, or own, but there’s so much more a study skills problem. Don’t hesi- than that. College and university tate,” says Eric Gustavsen, an ESL is a time to focus on school, and specialist at the campus Learner decide on the career that you will Support Centre. “Don’t be shy, the eventually choose. service is free. Our sole purpose is For some, it’s an adventure. to help.” For others it’s a little scarier, being At the same time, as you get placed with a group of students older, you will gain more respon- you’ve never met before, and load- sibility. You’re paying for your ed up with books, assignments education, and it’s up to you to get and worries. your work done and learn the ma- Some students take this time terial. No one is going to hold your away from home to have the life- hand through the process. style they didn’t, or couldn’t have at Make the most of everything. home. They stay out late and come You never know when a repre- to class not exactly up to par. sentative from a company may Being yourself is one of the first approach a professor, and ask for things to remember. Stepping into a top-notch student to fill an avail- college or university is one step able job position. closer to the real world. It’s your Books assigned for programs time to shine and show the world are meant to be read, not used as a what you’re made of. Everyone paperweight. They are going to be is just as scared as you are, and more helpful to you than any Wiki- searching for the same thing. pedia link or Internet blog. Your The next thing that you should professors know what you need keep in mind is your breaks. They to know, and they are going to try are scheduled for a reason. Try and do whatever they can to help to avoid spending all your time at you get to where you need to go the pub or mall. Instead use it to without doing the work for you. body is what you’ll get out. Like a one thing that’s going to make life As cliché as it might be, these collect your thoughts, get some While it’s fun to become a part car, you need the proper fuel and a lot simpler. When you can find are the best years of your life, so homework done and even grab of a new world at school, it’s im- care to make things run properly everything, and manage your time make the most of it. something to eat. portant to avoid getting caught up and efficiently. wisely, you’ll find it easier to get Another thing that will help stu- in any crazy parties and late nights A final way to keep your first things done on time. Colleen McKay dents succeed in their classes is a followed by early classes. What year smooth is organization. Many Learn all you can in your few willingness to accept help. you put into your schoolwork and students often overlook it, but it’s years of College and University. Sarah Manns asks... What are you doing to stay on top of things?

Andrew Perie Karen Tozer Clark Bolland Sarah Skeates Michael Mauro 1st year Graphic Design 1st year Court Support 1st year Paralegal 1st year Public Relations 1st year Legal Studies Services “Time management and orga- “I finish all my assignments on “I do my homework every day, “I make time for my assign- nization really helps me out, but “I read all I have to read, and time, and make sure I do them all pay attention in class and read, ments, I do my work, and don’t go I am one of those people that the my syllabus really helps me.” because I won’t miss one.” read, read.” to pub nights.” busier I am the more on top I am. “

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PUBLISHER: Robin Pereira EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose FEATURES EDITOR: Virginia Colling AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle October 7, 2008 5 OPINION Solving the commute dispute The grass is greener on the ment has become an issue for the only could the path be used for other side. Unless you are adding past couple years, Environment bicycles, but also skateboards, more parking that is. Canada also reports that there is rollerblades and pedestrians. Since one of the main political a steady increase in the billions of Durham College and UOIT hot topics is ‘going green,’ Dur- litres of fuel used. should also wave partial bus fees ham College and the University Buses would be a greener al- for the students regularly rid- ternative than each potential ing a bicycle during the warmer passenger driving, but the buses months. In the winter, a smaller create problems as well. Accord- fee could be purchased for those Liisa ing to Environment Canada bus- more environmentally friendly es average 76 grams of carbon commuters. Sahamies dioxide emissions per kilometre, Not only can students and per passenger, where as a car av- staff save on money and decrease erages 146 grams. This still pro- the size of their carbon footprint duces a large amount of green by riding bicycles, they also gain of Ontario Insti- house gases. Buses are constantly muscle, burn fat, and get into a tute of Technology should also be running from about 5 a.m. to 12 Photo by Mike Terminesi healthy habit. considering plans to do so. a.m. every day, and many are WHERE ARE ALL THE BIKES?: Anuraj Kugathas stands Durham College and UOIT Driving can be stressful and in- overcrowded with inconvenient alone at Durham College’s bike racks - the one parking need to make the extra step and convenient. Parking is another is- schedules uncoordinated to class lot on campus that is inexpensive and not overflowing. make these changes. The cost to sue, and for the students, the $510 starting times. create paths and racks is an in- charge for a year pass is almost There is a greener solution to vestment that would maintain its 60 hours of work at a minimum motorized vehicles; it’s a mode are a great solution to carbon If the schools made the cam- face value over time. Bike racks wage job. This doesn’t include the of transportation that has been producing vehicles and could be pus easier for bicycle access, like and paths are a cheaper substi- high insurance cost for youths around much longer. a more practical solution if some placing bicycle racks strategically tute to creating parking lots and and the rising gas prices that to- Bicycles have no carbon foot- changes were made. around the entrances students the maintenance and security gether could costs thousands. Ac- print, which is the amount of car- David Suzuki’s website says would be more encouraged to that would come with it. It also cording to Environment Canada bon dioxide that is released due that the overall GHG emissions, take advantage of them. promotes the school as a more there has always been a steady in- to the amount of fossil fuels usu- for all means of transportation, Bicycles paths could be added environmentally friendly place crease in the fossil fuel use in cars. ally by a single person. Obviously make up 25 per cent of Canada’s near each road and access points that Oshawa could be more Even though saving the environ- bicycles don’t pollute. Bicycles total carbon footprint. from all around the campus. Not proud of. Show some respect Give more attention to A man sat on a car the other The problem is apathy. If day. we’re not personally involved I don’t know who this man in something then we ignore was. Judging by his backpack, it. Ever heard of the bystander however – not to mention that effect? It’s a psychological phe- the Canadian election he was waiting for the bus – I nomenon wherein the number think he was a of people student. present at It’s the one that directly affects you Since he an emergen- was taking the Matt cy situation The newspaper headlines proclaim “The Letter- We should be hearing about May’s efforts to better bus I doubt it affects the man-McCain feud continues: Day Two!”, “Barack the environment, not Barack Obama’s half siblings. Or was his car. I Bird chances of Obama’s brother lives on less than $1 a month” “Sarah listen to reports of how Layton wants to modernize also doubt he one of those Palin’s Teenage Daughter Pregnant”, and “Dion Prom- healthcare, not listen to David Letterman make jokes had the owner’s bystanders ises help for Ontario’s Economy”. about McCain’s age. permission to stepping in Be honest, which one of those We’re Canadians here, and yet use the car as a stool. That didn’t to help. If two people are alone doesn’t seem like it belongs? every day when we turn on the stop him. Without hesitation he and one of them suffers a heart If you, as I suspect, said the last news were inundated with infor- plopped himself down on the attack, then the other will prob- one, you aren’t alone. Robyn mation about the American elec- hood, the suspension creaking ably lend a hand; conversely, if We seem to be more fixated on tions. loudly under his weight. there’s a group of people and the the tabloid style news of the Ameri- DePratto Which, in comparison to our I didn’t say anything to him, same attack occurs, most of the can elections than the important Canadian ones, seem to drag on despite my annoyance. What watchers will probably think: issues in our own backyard. forever. I’m willing to bet that if would I say? “Move it, that’s not “Somebody else will help that The media puts so much em- we went down to Washington and your car?” He’d probably come poor man. Surely.” phasis on the personal lives and asked the average American about Canadian politics, right back with “It’s not your car, The result? Nobody does issues related to the American candidates, that we or about who’s in the running to be Prime Minister, either, so why do you care?” anything. hardly hear anything about the men and women run- they wouldn’t be able to answer. It’s just another example of The same applies to rude- ning for office north of the border. But ask the average Canadian about American the insensitivity our generation ness. I didn’t say anything to I bet that if I asked the average person on the street politics and they could probably tell you something. shows the world. On any given the man on the car because I who Sarah Palin was, they would probably know. This needs to change. We need to focus on our day, if you keep your eyes open, thought somebody else might And there’d probably be a vague reference to her own elections in our own country. While the Ameri- you’ll probably see a guy who speak up instead. And since ev- pregnant daughter thrown in there too, or something can elections may have more entertainment value, won’t offer his seat to a grand- erybody present was of a similar about her being made fun of on Saturday Night Live. do they impact us as much as our own election do? mother on the bus, a girl toss- mindset nothing was done. Why do we care so much? Absolutely not. ing her chocolate bar wrapper Students, and people in In 2002, 53 out of every 1,000 girls between the There is tons of information out there about our on the ground, a pair of teens general, need to stop thinking ages of 15 and 19 had babies. own federal elections, if only we go out and look for screaming epithets at passing this way. We need to speak up Were their pictures splashed across the pages of it. cars and a mob of students, all against inappropriate behav- tabloid magazines and discussed in gossip blogs? No. But the majority of people seem to be content with trying to get in the same door, at iour without fear of repercus- They tout how horrible this is, and jeer at the poor girl, hearing about what’s going on with Barack Obama the same time, without regard sion. And we can do this by all the while overshadowing her mother’s campaign then searching for information about Stephen Harp- for the poor suckers still stuck realizing that we’re not alone to become Vice President. er’s policies, which is a shame. inside the class. in condemning poor conduct. Do people know about or care how hard Palin As Canadian citizens we should be responsible for This isn’t every student, of Other students will back us up if campaigns for equal pay for women, how she drasti- educating ourselves about our government and what course. Many are courteous. But we call miscreants on their neg- cally lowered property taxes or is opposed to the de- is going on in politics. the unfortunate few malcon- ligence. One dissenting voice criminalization of marijuana? We shouldn’t be so fixated on the world of celeb- tents lacking in social grace and can raise others quickly and Perhaps, but the majority of people are more con- rity gossip and sensationalism that we ignore what’s ignorant of the rules give the stop poor conduct in its tracks. cerned with how far along her daughter is. going on in our own country. rest of us a bad name. And un- The next time you see some- The last time I looked this wasn’t the United States. I know I can’t be alone in thinking that I’d rather fortunately, we law abiding boys body showing disrespect to This is Canada, where we have people running for hear about how candidates in the running for Prime and girls do nothing to improve the rest of the world, don’t just Prime Minister not President. Minister feel about post secondary tuition costs than the situation for ourselves. Is it stand by and watch. Call them And yet every time I turn on the evening news, it’s hearing about Sarah Palin’s pregnant daughter. any wonder most students are on it. You’ll be surprised how Barack Obama this, or John McCain that. What about And I can only hope that someday the Canadian regarded with venomous sus- fast other like-minded students Stéphane Dion, Stephen Harper, Jack Layton, or Eliz- news will report on Canadian candidates a little more picion whenever they enter a will back you up. I know I’ll be abeth May? than they do on the ones running for office south of store? giving it a try. Those are the names we should be hearing about, the border. not the American candidates. 6 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Parties battle over gas taxes By Lauren Thomas ronmentally focused tax. Chronicle Staff Carbon Tax A carbon tax would affect the economy directly, and students The federal election has gone -Finland was the first country to introduce and put into effect a carbon indirectly. green? Or has it? tax in 1990, followed by Sweden in 1991. Students who live in student The Conservatives, Liberals housing are renting and thus are and Green Party have laid out generally not in charge of their their environmental platforms -In 2000 it was estimated that Sweden’s carbon dioxide emissions had household appliances. and they have taken two opposing been reduced by 20 to 25 per cent more than they would have been With the carbon tax they would sides - the diesel reduction tax and through any other tax or policy. not be capable of making the nec- a carbon tax. essary changes to their house- The Liberals proposed a carbon holds efficiently without consent tax as a part of their Green Shift -In Sweden the introduction of the carbon tax forced the country to from their landlord. plan and the Green Party has out- discover alternative ways of heating and cooling their buildings and Students, who are already lined a carbon tax of their own as homes. Swedish biomass and geothermal heat production has now money conscious, then have the well. Both parties put an emphasis become such a significant industry that they make up nearly 100 per additional worry of the extra car- on taxing carbon and focusing on cent of Sweden’s regional heating supply, according to Mitch Potter’s bon tax cost. the environment. article The Low-Carbon Diet in the Toronto Star. For students and voters alike, The carbon tax, proposed in the the issue is environment over Liberals’ Green Shift plan, would economy or economy over envi- hike the cost of fossil fuels but they -In year four of the Liberals Green Shift plan single individuals who ronment. say it will be revenue neutral. Rev- have an income of $5,000 or less annually will receive $550 in tax cuts Buckley would like students to enue neutral simply means that and other benefits. choose the environment but with the federal government would not the looming recession under- be increasing its revenue with the stands it will be extremely hard to introduce a tax of this kind. introduction of the carbon tax. span. For example, in an average Ca- and additional support for farm- In contrast to the carbon tax a “We will cut taxes on those According to the Green Shift nadian household the carbon tax, ers. diesel reduction tax has been pro- things we all want more of, such as outline, in the first year of the car- in its first year, would increase the “They’re saying it’s going to be posed by Stephen Harper and the income, investment and innova- bon tax Canadians would see a cost of natural gas by $57 to $66.50 revenue neutral, which sounds Conservative Party. tion. And we will shift those taxes $10 per tonne tax on greenhouse annually, and by year four, these very good on paper, however, if Harper’s plan proposes the re- to what we all want less of: pollu- gas emissions, and by the fourth households could expect to pay an we are facing economic crisis as duction of diesel taxes from four tion, greenhouse gas emissions year the tax would reach $40 per increase of $228 to $266 annually. a society, it would probably be a cents to two cents a litre. His con- and waste,” Liberal leader Steph- tonne. There is a huge concern, how- lot easier for lots of big businesses cerns surrounding the high cost of ane Dion said in the Green Shift Both diesel taxes and aviation ever, over the economic impact to move,” said Lindsay Buckley, diesel are something he has vocal- plan outline. fuel would not see an increase in a carbon tax of this extent would the leader of the UOIT/Durham ized at many press conferences The pollution that Dion men- the first year asthey currently have have on Canadians. College environmental group The and interviews. tions comes from fossil fuels such a tax of four cents per litre, how- The Liberals’ plan to give back Earth Still Speaks. Harper says his diesel reduc- as diesel, fuel oil, jet fuel, kerosene, ever, this tax would increase in the the money Canadians spend on Canada would not be the first tion tax would ease the cost of natural gas, propane, bitumen, and following years. the increased carbon tax through place to implement a carbon tax. diesel for farmers, manufacturers, gasoline. Tax on gasoline at the pump income tax reductions, new uni- Places like Sweden, Norway, Den- truckers and fishers, which would The taxing of fossil fuels would will not rise as it currently stands versal child tax benefits, enriching mark and even British Columbia, result in the cost of merchandise be implemented over a five-year at $42 per tonne of carbon. the Working Income Tax Benefit, already have versions of the envi- remaining the same or decreasing in price. “When it comes to facing the challenge of the climate change crisis, Mr. Harper is going in the An attack on the pack: opposite direction from the inter- national community and every re- sponsible leader,” Dion has said. Environment, economy, or trust the politicians that revenue neutral is a possibility, the choice is yours a plan to quit smoking voters and the Canadian future in- evitably lies in your hands. Special program Pull in offers help case of to students fire.... By Amanda Press Chronicle Staff or not For those looking to quit By Sarah Manns smoking, help is only a few steps Chronicle Staff away. Leave The Back Behind is a Bright red lights and firemen program on campus aimed at Photo by Amanda Press are what Durham College stu- raising awareness about tobacco dents were seeing last Wednesday in cigarettes and helping guide morning. students to make not only their LEAVE THE PACK BEHIND: UOIT business students Edward Kwok and Yang Zhou showing their support in front of the Leave The Pack Behind banner. Fire trucks arrived on campus own choice, but also the right as swarming students waited out- choice. side, after a fire alarm went off. Started three years ago, Leave “Young adults aged 19-24 are Leave The Pack Behind has For more information on quit- “I was in class and all of a sud- The Pack Behind has volunteers the highest rate of smokers,” said held events such as smoke-free ting smoking check the October den I hear an alarm and all of us trained to know about tobacco campus program co-ordinator day and will be holding another student life calendar for infor- were kinda scared because we and help students who want to Lindsay Scott. on March 13. They have also es- mation on when there will be were completely unaware of what quit smoking. This program of- “Now is the time to make an tablished the campus smoking walkabouts and booths set up was going on,” said Niko Pupella, fers services such as information impact on them, especially when policy, which means that there around campus, or visit the Cam- Computer Systems student. on quitting or helping a friend there are so many services avail- is no smoking allowed within 10 pus Health and Wellness Centre Campus Security is looking into quit, carbon monoxide testing able to them right here on cam- metres from any fresh air door or Wednesday or Thursday from 1-3 the incident but it is known that a and support groups. pus.” loading dock. p.m. fire alarm was pulled. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 7 CAMPUS NEWS Forensic students at UOIT the glamorous work portrayed By Elyse Bliss on television. Even while poking Chronicle Staff dead bodies, the female scientists on shows like CSI: Miami often It looks glamourous on televi- don revealing blouses and stiletto sion shows such as CSI or Bones, heels. but in real life, criminal cases aren’t “I went into forensics because usually solved in one hour. of CSI, that and I liked chemistry Getting test results can take and biology,” says Caitlyn Morenz. days, weeks, even months. In real- Women entering the field today ity it’s hard work, but across On- grew up when girls were being en- tario, there is an ever-increasing couraged to study science, unlike demand for forensic scientists, older generations. and the CSI-type shows have gen- Women also are more detail- erated an increased interest in the oriented, Forbes and others said, field, especially among women. which comes in handy when Only six universities in Ontario matching up fingerprints or com- offer a degree in forensic science. paring striations on bullets, all One of them is UOIT. tasks that forensic scientists do. According to a survey by the This year will be the first year Associated Press, 75 per cent of the that forensic science students will graduates from accredited foren- be graduating. The class has seven sic science programs are women. men and seven women. At UOIT 60 per cent are female. The UOIT forensics program Women say they were drawn uses a forensic laboratory, crime to forensic science by their love of scene house and crime scene ga- chemistry and biology. rage. One of the unique resources Photo by Elyse Bliss Jenna Van Osch, a third-year INVESTIGATING THE SCENE: Kristen Fazio, left, and Amanda Wong practise their fo- available to students enrolled in forensic science student, says she the Forensic Science program was drawn to forensics because of rensic skills and keep note of what they find. is the UOIT crime scene house, her love of chemistry and biology. where students have the opportu- “I loved chemistry and biology lar show and its spin-offs were the including Bones and Crossing Jor- fessor at UOIT. nity to investigate simulated crime and forensics was just a cool way first to show a proportional num- dan, have followed. Forensic scientists say the scenes in a realistic environment. to put it together.“ ber of women in leading scientific “Shows like CSI are improving attention from the shows has The house contains six rooms and Among other factors, she cites roles. Other popular shows featur- the enrolment rates,” says Shari brought more people into the field, a basement that are furnished to the “CSI effect,” saying the popu- ing female forensic investigators, Forbes, an assistant forensics pro- even if they are initially drawn to resemble a typical household. Professor John Bisset remembered as the service began. JoAnne Bisset, his daughter. “Even in trying times, always said Bisset. “I’m dying.” By Krystin Spittal “There are so many things Bisset`s family spoke about remember what my dad has Rautins explained that she be- Chronicle Staff that I admire about John, but his done,” said Alan Bisset, his son. gan to cry and felt shocked. Bis- optimism and dedication struck We are all John invited his co-workers set looked at her crying and said, Staff and students gathered me the most,” said Marj Rempel, and students to become part of “Well I’m not leaving you yet.” Oct. 1 to remember professor dean of the School of Applied ‘brothers and his family, not just union workers Even with death near, Bisset John Bisset. Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled sisters in or his blood related family. still knew how to crack a smile on After Bisset`s death in early Trades and Technology. “We were all brothers and sis- even the saddest of faces, and for September, his department de- The staff spoke about Bisset`s John’s eyes. ters in John’s eyes,” said Debbie that he will always be missed. cided to hold a memorial in re- strong personality, even after fall- Rautins, president of OPSEU, the “Not only was he a very membrance of his life. The ser- ing ill. His family also agreed that Debbie Rautins’ union Bisset was involved in. skilled woodworker, but John has vice was held at 3:30 p.m. in the Bisset spoke and carried himself Rautins also shared the last touched our hearts,” said Linda campus Marketplace. with strength. words she exchanged with Bisset, Dillon, administrative co-ordi- Bagpipes were played and tra- “He often had an opinion, and his accomplishments, not only in which drew a few tears from the nator of the School of Applied ditional scotch was displayed to often he encouraged you to share his personal life, but in his work- crowd. Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled signify his Scottish background, the same opinion with him,” said ing life as well. “Deb, did you hear the news?” Trades and Technology. Fluctuating gas prices have consumers scrambling to save By Melissa Bies “Its ridiculous,” said one con- But numbers vs. numbers don’t Chronicle Staff sumer, while waiting to pay for his solve the problem of the amount Five ways to save at the pump $48 worth of fuel. “The prices keep of money Canadians are taking It seems lately if you breathe having excuses to go up, but don’t out of their wallet and putting into the wrong way, gas prices are go- 5. Drive a well-tuned car. Change your oil regularly and drop back down enough to com- their gas tank. With these constant ing to go up. keep your tires at the proper air pressure. pensate.” increases in the past year, con- The recent United States econ- According to GasBuddy.com, a sumers have to rely on their own omy fluctuations sent oil prices 4. Drive smart. Don’t accelerate too quickly, follow website that lists and updates gas resources to save at the pump. down more than $10 to sit at speed limits and don’t idle your car. price information across North Terry Beno, a mechanic and $96.37 US per barrel — the biggest America, the average gas price in the owner of Terry Beno’s Service one-day drop since January 1991, 3. Buy smart. Don’t leave purchasing gas until the Canada this month is $1.22 per Centre in Oshawa, says that there according to the Oil Price Informa- weekend when prices are generally higher. Fill up every litre, compared to one year ago are small things you can do to get tion Service. Yet gas prices have time you buy gas to save on extra trips to the gas station. when the average price was $1.01 better mileage from your vehicle. not dropped. per litre. Do these prices line up “Don’t let your gas tank go less But only a few weeks before 2. Drive less. Car pool with friends, combine errands with the cost of oil? Not so much. than half full,” he says. “It causes that, when Hurricane Gustav and avoid crossing town without reason. As mentioned, oil prices currently your engine to work harder. Also, threatened to touch down on the sit at $96.37 US per barrel, the low- making sure your tire pressure is oil infrastructure in Texas, gas 1. Drive only if you must! Walk, car pool or take est it has been in a year. Yes, one at the correct level helps. And use prices jumped 13 cents per litre advantage of your U-Pass and take public transit. year – meaning that although oil air conditioning sparingly.” overnight, and had drivers across prices are the same, gas prices Of course, the best way to save ple to line up down the street. to 10 p.m., at which point the line Ontario lining up to fill their tanks have risen over 20 per cent. gas is to not drive at all. Carpool, “On the night shift, I am used was approximately 15 vehicles before the big jump. In Mitchell’s Additionally, earlier this sum- walk or take the bus. Durham Col- to getting 10 customers,” he said. deep from both street directions Corners, just east of Oshawa, at mer when oil prices hit a record lege, UOIT and Trent in Durham “Tonight we have been lined down and the wait was between 45 min- the Petro Canada at the corner of high of $140.57 US per barrel students: use your U-Passes. You the street since the six o’clock utes and one hour, most drivers Taunton and Trulls roads, worker on the New York Mercantile Ex- already paid for them anyway – news came on and said that prices head-shaking and griping all the Aaron Ibbitson couldn’t believe change, Canadian gas prices aver- why pay more for fuel than you would be jumping.” That was close while. how this fluctuation caused peo- aged in the early $1.30s. need to? 8 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS UOIT finds new chancellor By Elyse Bliss McLeod, who during her four-year term Minister Joe Clark as minister of state for the president and CEO of the Canadian Broad- Chronicle Staff helped the university establish its reputa- Treasury Board, making Beatty the young- casting Corporation in 1995, a position he tion for a leading-edge learning environ- est person ever to serve in federal cabinet to held until 1999 when he became president The Honourable Perrin Beatty has joined ment that is educating Canada’s next gen- that time. and CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers UOIT as the university’s second chancellor. eration. He continued to play a prominent role and Exporters. In 2005 he became the busi- UOIT faculty and guests gathered on cam- A Fergus native, Beatty graduated from in subsequent governments, including be- ness co-chair of the Canadian Labour and pus Aug. 28h for the formal introduction of Upper Canada College in 1968 and contin- ing named minister of National Revenue in Business Centre, and two years later joined the university’s new chancellor. the Honour- ued his education in London at the Univer- 1984, solicitor general in 1985, minister of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce as able Perrin Beatty, a former federal cabinet sity of Western Ontario, graduating with a National Defence in 1986, minister of Com- president and CEO. minister and the president and chief execu- Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences in munications in 1991 and secretary of state Beatty has also taught a course in Com- tive officer of Canada’s largest business as- 1971. When he was elected to the House of for External Affairs in 1993. munications Technologies and Public Pol- sociation. Commons as a member of the Conservative Following his political career, Prime icy at the University of Western Ontario as Beatty takes over the role from Lyn Party. In 1979 he was appointed by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien appointed Beatty as an honorary visiting professor.. Sikhism gets club E.P. Taylor’s

By Ingrid Saravia Facts on Sikhism Chronicle Staff good for fun -Sikhism is the newest major world religion and it’s Tolerance, compassion and the fifth largest in the world. protecting the rights of others - By Krystin Spittal night,” said Maghan prate. these are the core believes of Sikh- -The world Sikh means disciple Chronicle Staff I figured since this place ism and the SSA (Sikh Student is a school and all, they must Association) is out to spread the -The Sikh celebration for Bandi Chor Divas occurs All work and no play makes… have a method to their mad- word. on the same day as the Hindu celebration Diwali, well, everyone miserable. But ness. So I thought I’d give them The SSA is a new club this and they are sometimes confused since they are having pub night right smack a chance to justify why some of year. “There were so many other celebrated in the same fashion—lighting oil lamps. in the middle of week is not the us are missing out on all the pub religious groups on campus but greatest idea in my opinion. nights. Except, no one could none of them to represents Sikhs,” -Vaishakhi is the major Sikh celebration. For those of you who have give me an explanation as to said Jaspinder Kaur Jassal, presi- been buried under homework why they chose this day. dent of the SSA and a second-year -The SSA participated in the Faith Mosaic III and assignments since school I suppose you don’t have to Journalism student. “The aim of started, every Wednesday is 19- drink at pub. You can go to E.P. the group is to get Sikh students very strong Mughal oppression in brations for Bandi Chor Divas, and plus night at E.P. Taylor’s. Yes, Taylor’s and just shake your known on campus.” various parts of Punjab.” Vaisakhi, which are major Sikh you read that correctly, every tush around a little bit with a few “We want to educate people on “Our first guru (prophet) Nanak holidays.” Wednesday. As in the day that friends. But what fun would that the Sikh faith, which is often mis- emphasized the idea of everyone However, the SSA is not just follows Tuesday, not Thursday. be? The whole point of 19-plus understood or sometimes com- sitting down as equals,” said Singh. about prayers and religious activi- What a smart idea Durham Col- nights at E.P. Taylor’s is to drink pletely ignored,” said Ranjit Singh, “This was during a time in India ties. lege and UOIT. Lets get the stu- and not be surround by a bunch vice-president of the group and where there was blatant caste “Other ideas we currently have dents drunk Wednesday night, of sober 17-year-olds. fourth-year student of Pharma- discrimination that those of high include hosting different events and give them a nice hangover If E.P. Taylor’s held the 19-plus ceutical Biotechnology and Busi- castes would not associate with and having bake sales in hopes of for class Thursday morning. pub night on a Friday, I’m pretty ness Management. those from a low caste, so much so raising money for hurricane disas- Now I know what your think- sure a lot more people would “A very important part of being that those from a low caste were ter relief and other charities,” said ing. That girl is crazy! Why does go. That means more business a Sikh is to defend the rights of oth- deemed to be Untouchable. Jassel. she care what night pub night for them, and Saturday morn- ers to practise their religion, even The SSA wants to hold regular To date the group has about 20 is on? If she doesn’t like it, then ing hangovers for us. Sure beats if it isn’t what we believe in,” said prayer meetings so that members members, but since the club was she shouldn’t go. I know. But the feeling like your going to hurl in Singh. “This concept has very im- of the Sikh faith can gather and founded very recently they haven’t problem is, I want to go to the class all through Thursday. portant historical significance in pray together. done any advertising. pub nights, but I cant. I have “I hope my teacher doesn’t India as Sikhs fought for, and pro- “This meeting will be open to all Anyone wanting to be added to class late on Wednesdays which get around to reading this be- tected the rights of Hindus during students regardless of faith,” said the member list can send an email doesn’t leave me much time to cause I confess: I am hardly in a time period where there was a Singh. “We also want to hold cele- to [email protected] get all dolled up before head- class Thursdays because I love ing to my friends place for some going to 19-plus night at E.P. pre-drinking. On top of that, I Taylor’s. I can get cheap beers have class brutally early Thurs- and drink with my buddies. And Out of the cold and into the day morning, which I would ei- it is the only night I don’t have to ther skip or be late for. question if the girl I’m checking Now come on, be honest, out is jailbait or not,” said Dylan you know you (or at least a few Copeland, a Durham College Student Centre for relaxation of your friends) are in the exact student. So, see guys, turns out I’m not joy themselves. Because of what the Student same boat as me on this one. By Shawntee Russell a prude after all. I’m just trying The centre offers lunchtime Centre offers during the winter “Why the hell is pub night Chronicle Staff to figure out the point of party- programming through the pub, months, like the discounts and $2 on a Wednesday? What ever ing on a Wednesday. Come on, student specials at the food op- combos, people have in the past happened to partying on Friday Cold weather doesn’t seem the week isn’t even over by then, eration in the pub, lounge space, continued to come out. night? Some of us are here to get to get in the way of students who we have nothing to be partying and a tuck shop that offers a wide Everything the centre does an education. I mean, I love to want a relaxing place on campus. about… until Friday night that range of products. is for students. Students can of- party, but not on a Wednesday The Student Centre finds that is. during the colder months they On average the Student Centre fer feedback through email or by still see the same number of stu- will see anywhere between 2,000 stopping by to speak with Will El- dents who come to relax and en- and 3,000 students per day. lis, centre manager. Eye exams for needy with all proceeds going to provid- By Amanda Press ing vision care. Crowded buses no fun Chronicle Staff This challenge is part of a global fundraising campaign called Op- By Rachael Coombs the bus is more than packed. this time we are accommodating On Oct.9, 2008, many Optom- tometry Giving Sight, which was Chronicle Staff “It’s very crowded on the Sim- more than at capacity, which is etrists across the globe will be established in 2003 and whose coe bus. I hate it when I can’t on average 65 people,” said the donating all eye examining fees to mission is to provide sustainable Durham Region transit is sit down and my bag gets in the communications co-ordinator help those in need for World Sight eye care programs for those who monitoring the Simcoe 3:25 p.m. way,” said business student Sam of Durham transit, Susan Dick- Day. cannot afford glasses or eye ex- bus route as well as the Taunton Auger. inson. “If there are people in All examining fees will be do- ams. and Rossland routes to cater to And while students find this wheelchairs, with strollers on nated to people in developing According to givingsight.org, riders. to be the case, Durham Transit board and backpacks, there is countries who cannot afford prop- it is estimated that there are over Many who take these routes agreed as well. going to be less room on the bus er eye care. 300 million people in developing around this time would say that “Right now on these routes, at as well. Last year, the World Sight Day countries who do are blind or have challenge raised over $250,000 impaired vision. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 9 CAMPUS NEWS Rain can’t cloud fundraiser’s success By Jayme Quinn It usually appears in a lumpy, Chronicle Staff or nodular pattern, within lymph nodes throughout the body. It is Gloomy grey clouds filled the commonly found in males or fe- sky, tarps were set up all around males in their 60s, but in Brenda’s the yard covering people, tables case she was very young to get this and prizes, then rain drops started type of cancer. to fall on the heads of volunteers Doctors usually diagnose the and party-goers. disease by taking a small piece That didn’t stop Anna Hajdu- of the tumor and looking at the kovic and her family and friends cells under a microscope. This is from holding the third annual called a biopsy. It also involves Eastglen Cancer Drive on Satur- blood tests, X-rays and scans to day, Sept. 27. determine how far the cancer has Friends from the neighbour- spread. hood gathered at 803 Eastglen Five years was the time the doc- Drive to raise money for the Cana- tor told her she had left to live. But dian Cancer Society. Brenda left the doctor’s office still The drive was started in 2006 in high sprits. when Hajdukovic found a strange “It wasn’t getting me,” she said plant growing in her back yard. when she was first diagnosed and The plant turned out to be a throughout her treatment. pumpkin and she started charging “She never once used the word a quarter for people to see it. die,” said Debbie Cobbet, a long- All the money she raised from time friend of Brenda and the the viewing and the auction she family. ran after the pumpkin grew big Her treatment was experi- enough, went to the cancer society mental because at the time of her in honour of her daughter Brenda diagnosis doctors were unfamiliar McQuat, who was diagnosed with with follicular lymphoma; they follicular lymphoma when she were only treating cancers like was 22. leukemia. It was the spring of 1982 when Her first round of treatment was McQuat got the news that she successful and gave her another was one of the many Canadians year. Her second round gave her diagnosed with cancer. nine months. Her third treatment It all started when she went to consisted of taking out her spleen, her family doctor in Oshawa with which was full of the cancer. a pain in her side. “I lost 40 pounds because the “He gave me pain pills because spleen was seven times its normal I wouldn’t let him touch anything.” size,” she said. Photo by Jayme Quinn said McQuat. Brenda was also given a bone Three weeks later she went back marrow transplant in September EATING FOR A CURE: Debbie Hajdukavic, a volunteer at the Eastglen Cancer Drive to her doctor because the pain had 1989. The donor was her older in Oshawa, takes a well-deserved break from raising funds for the Canadian Cancer intensified. The doctor ran tests brother, Nick. A year after the Society to enjoy a fresh homemade cupcake bought at the fundraiser’s bake sale. and X-rays to find the cause of the surgery, she was given the all-clear pain. He diagnosed her with folli- by her doctors and was considered touched by this disease, including he was 48. This type of cancer is With the help of Barb and Bruce cular lymphoma. completely cancer free. her long time friend, Mario Panylo, commonly found in men in their Rosenblot, Ron and Shannon Follicular lymphoma is a slow- The cancer drive was also held who is a cancer survivor. 60s. Backwell, Ron and Barb Stewart growing form of non-Hodgkin’s in support for other friends or fam- Panylo was diagnosed with “I guess I was the lucky one who and her daughter Brenda McQuat, lymphoma. ily in Anna’s life who have been prostate cancer 12 years ago when got it at 48,” said Panylo. He then Anna Hajdukavic was able to raise had radiation and hormone treat- over $3,200 for cancer research. ments. “Considering the rain and He handled the radiation but weather, it was a success,” said the hormone treatment was like Anna. going through menopause, with hot flashes and trouble sleeping, he said. A year after he had a radical prostatectomy - the removal of the UOIT prostate gland - he was completely cancer free and back to living a normal life with his family. dean to The drive had a lot of interest- ing stuff to help raise money. There were raffles, a putting contest, bake sale and bingo. speak to The raffles were a 50/50 draw, an instant draw and a Chinese raffle – a raffle where you put your women ticket with your name on it in the corresponding bag in front of the By Elyse Bliss prize you want. Chronicle Staff The 50/50 draw totaled $482 and the winner, Debbie Hajdu- The Dean of Business and kavic, received half. She was very Information Technology for generous and donated all of it back UOIT Pamela Ritchie, will to the cancer society. be the keynote speaker at The instant draw was a big the Women in Business lun- success as well. It brought in $385. cheon on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The big spender, and winner, The luncheon is hosted by Irene Johnson, went crazy trying the Greater Oshawa Cham- to win a certain prize and in the ber of Commerce The event end went home with over 10 priz- will take place in downtown es, including the one she was after Oshawa at Fazio’s Restaurant in the beginning. from noon to 2 p.m. The Chinese raffle was also a The Women in Busi- Photo by Jayme Quinn big hit. The majority of the people ness luncheon provides an who attended wanted one certain opportunity for business- NOT JUST FUN AND GAMES: Debbie Cobbet, a volunteer and longtime friend of prize, a Coca-Cola prize pack, women in the Oshawa area the host’s family, called out numbers for bingo at the cancer drive. The event didn’t which included two telephones, to network with others and just have raffles, a bake sale, and various games, but also raised cancer awareness. a lamp and many other great promote their businesses. collectables. 10 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Students danced the class away By Edith Zikmann that is a really cool experience,” he Chronicle Staff added. James had some advice for be- Students got together to bust ginning breakdancers who may be a move at EP Taylor’s Sept. 24 struggling with the complicated for Shwatalk 101’s breakdancing and fast-paced choreography class. “Have fun with it. Be safe. Don’t Students were taught basic rush any moves, take your time… breakdancing choreography from If you put too much stress on professional b-boy Andel James yourself, you won’t get it. You gotta and b-girl, “Soupy.” have fun with it and enjoy it, and “It’s pretty crazy to actually be after that, everything will come.” able to watch people do the differ- Soupy, who has four years ent moves,” said James Nicholson, of breakdancing under her belt, a second-year Business student agreed. who participated in the event. “Just keep at it, keep going. Prac- “I’m dizzy watching them spin.” tice and don’t give up, because James, the instructor, brought eventually, you’ll get it.” nine years of breakdancing expe- rience to the table, teaching stu- dents how to side-step, corkscrew and crossover. Survey James teaches at Step With Style at King and Ritson in Oshawa and at the studio’s other location on By Krystin Spittal Wilson Street. Chronicle Staff “I love (breakdancing) enough to quit my job at the bank so I can Filling out a simple survey break every day,” he said. could win Durham College “Breakdancing has allowed me students a prize. to travel across the world, meet The Ontario College Stu- new people and experience a lot dent Engagement Survey is of new things,” added James, who currently being conducted travels to Nunavut to teach break- until Oct. 15. For taking the dancing classes to the remote time to complete the survey, community. students can win an Apple Scott Toole, events program- iPod, Sony PSP Player, HMV mer at the campus, stood by and gift certificates or $1,000 in Photo by Edith Zikmann watched the class. cash. “The purpose of Shwatalk is To complete the survey, BREAKDANCING CLASS: A participant shows off his moves at Shwatalk 101 to learn a new skill that you can’t go online to www.durham- learn in the classroom,” he said. college.ca/studentsurvey. breakdancing class. Students were taught basic breakdancing choreography. “You’re learning something The ghost appears Bomb By Melissa Bies lenges and tips for students. Chronicle Staff Gerry Watson has won the Ca- nadian Open 8-ball championship Gerry “The Ghost” Watson will and is also a two-time Canadian scare Open 9-ball champion. He has be visiting E.P. Taylor’s on Wednes- day, Oct. 8. multiple DVDs about pool and is The professional pool player a published author. He frequently will be putting on a free event to performs his campus tour at col- on city showcase fun trick shots, chal- leges and universities across On- tario. bus

By Edith Zikmann Chronicle Staff

The Rossland bus route was disrupted after Durham Regional Police’s bomb dis- posal unit was called in to destroy a suspicious pack- age found in a north Oshawa church parking lot Sept. 29. Traffic came to a standstill at Ritson and Rossland roads shortly before 12:30 p.m. as police shut the street down. The buses had to veer off their usual routes to avoid the closed roads for three hours. A bomb disposal unit used a robot to destroy the package at 3:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Wesleyan Church. Police are still investigat- ing what was in the package. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 11 12 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 13 CAMPUS NEWS Ways to lose those added pounds

doughnut and coffee is not break- “Studying and classes are the fast, the library offers smoothies priorities for most students,” Em- Tips that which can be a much better op- morey said. “Eating right comes tion” Emmorey said. later.” To keep metabolism up, don’t The lack of food-preparation will help go longer than four hours without areas in the dorms complicates eating something. And don’t for- decisions about what to eat. That get about the water. leads many college students to “I lived off the three P’s, potato subsist on chips, sugary cereal By Elyse Bliss chips, pizza and poutine,” said and instant noodles. Chronicle Staff Melissa Madden, a second year The South Village all-you-can- Legal Administration student. eat dining hall offers healthy op- Freshmen often pay a physi- Madden, gained more than the tions, but with a smorgasbord of cal price for the combination of ‘freshman 15’. She gained 20lbs. high fat, high carbohydrate foods, stress, tons of booze and unlim- Alcohol is another pitfall of who can stick to the salad bar? ited pizza: The freshman 15. college students. Alcohol is a fact “You can make good choices at The tendency to gain weight of college life and doesn’t help in the dining hall by making a salad the first year of college is com- reducing the weight. with your main meal, or adding a mon. “I probably gained the weight piece of fruit,” said Emmorey. However, maintaining a from alcohol because I ate pretty To keep meals balanced, she healthy weight does not have to healthy,” said Brittney Prentice, recommends filling one-quarter be a daunting task. a second year Practical Nursing of your plate with protein, one “The term ‘freshman 15’ isn’t a student who gained 10lbs. quarter with carbohydrates and myth. I have seen students come “Alcohol has no nutritional the rest with fruits and vegetables. in who have gained 10-15 pounds value and is very high in calories,” This takes advantage of what Em- just in their first year,” said Sylvia Emmorey said. Liquid calories morey calls the volumetric prin- Emmorey, the nutritionist at the aren’t filling or nutritious. And ciple: It doesn’t matter how many Campus Health Centre. with judgment impaired, stu- calories you eat: What fills you Without the structure of high dents are more likely to binge on up is plenty of volume. So a big school and home life, the most late-night pizza and potato chips. salad can fill you up more than a important thing for college stu- Emmorey encourages setting lim- brownie, even though the brown- dents is to eat smaller more nutri- its and drinking only a few drinks ie could have more calories. Photo by Elyse Bliss tious meals every three hours, eat at a time. If you’re worried about the breakfast and don’t eat into the Stress also can impair deci- freshman 15, the Campus Health IN HER OFFICE: Sylvia Emmorey, is a nutrionist at the wee hours of night. sion-making when it comes to Centre offers free nutritional Campus Health Centre “Never skip breakfast, and a food. counselling. NDP on campus Keep the faith Vandals while on campus target at a prayer room temple By Ingrid Saravia Chronicle Staff

Ignorance and hatred are for all students the possible causes of the vandalism to a Hindu Temple midst of Ramadan. Also a lot of in Pickering. students from multi-faith groups In the morning hours of use the prayer rooms on occasion. By Shawntee Russell Sept. 28, an unknown person The Muslim prayer room will Chronicle Staff smeared fecal material on the have about 80-90 students a night. front glass doors of the Devi “With both prayer rooms com- A campus that educates stu- Mandir Temple on Brock bined throughout the year we dents from a wide variety of differ- Road. probably have on average 50-60 ent faiths and cultures has made it “This act of vandalism, students per day using the rooms,” easier for students to stay in touch tinged with hatred, is most said Sarpang. with their spiritual side while on disturbing and we want to “These rooms show that the campus. send a strong message out Institution is willing to accommo- There are two prayer areas lo- that this type of ignorance date in any way possible the needs cated on campus. One room is lo- will not be tolerated in Dur- of our students. It makes students cated in the Gordon Willey Build- ham Region,” Chief of Police feel engaged and encouraged, like ing in the C Wing, which is a multi- Mike Ewles says, on a press we value their contribution to the faith prayer room. release in the Durham Re- campus, whether that’s a contri- The second prayer room is in gion website. bution in terms of academics, or the Simcoe building. This area is “Members of this temple whether it’s a social contribution.” a Muslim prayer room that is spe- contribute greatly to the rich- Irum Macci, a Muslim student cifically dedicated to the Muslim ness and vitality of our com- on campus, says her faith is very students. munity and these acts are important to her. “It’s the only To accommodate students of reprehensible and totally un- thing that keeps you going,” Macci all religious backgrounds the in- acceptable.” said. “It’s what life is about.” stitution felt that it was important Detectives are reviewing For students like Macci who to support the social and religious surveillance videos as part of pray four times a day the prayer needs of their students. the investigation. room often allows them the op- Over the years one of the needs Ewles urges people to portunity to pray on time. that arose among students was the come forward with informa- Restrictions do apply. These issue of prayer, and prayer space. tion, Anonymous informa- rooms are specifically for prayer Photo by Robyn DePratto Different religious groups on tion can be sent to Durham purposes and use by multi-faith campus requested the availability Regional Crime Stoppers at groups. of prayer space, explains Jon Sar- SPECIAL VISITOR: David Purdy, who is running for 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters Students are required to bring pang, diversity officer. office for the New Democratic Party in Whitby-Os- may be eligible for a $2,000 their own supplies for any ceremo- The Muslim students use the hawa visited campus to encourage students to vote. cash reward. prayer rooms very often in the nies and rituals that will be taking place within in the room. 14 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Students, candidates talk green Fullard spoke of his party’s green the goods.” By Lynn Wayling shift plan as innovative and “re- Fullard sees debt relief as an Chronicle Staff sponsive to Canadian’s demand “electioneering gimmick” and a for action on the environment”. way to buy votes. He believes the The theme was green in UA The plan includes a $9 billion in- money used to relieve the debt 1120 on Sept. 25 when first-year come tax reduction to offset taxes should be used to encourage stu- Criminology students had the on polluters of greenhouse gases. dents to enter the education sys- chance to discuss the upcoming Polluters will be charged $40 per tem by making post-secondary federal election with local can- metric tonne of greenhouse gases education more accessible and didates. And the environment (phased in at $10 per year) which more affordable. One way of do- proved the hot topic. the Liberals claim will put more ing this, he suggests, is to lower the Representing the Green party money in the pockets of the lower interest rate of student loans and were Pat Gostlin (Oshawa riding) income Canadians who need it. offer more grants to middle class and Doug Anderson (Whitby-Os- Gostlin claimed the Liberal students. hawa), and speaking for the Lib- green shift platform was lifted The students also wanted to erals were Brent Fullard (Whitby- from a Green party climate change know the immediate effect of a Oshawa) and Michael Maynard, newsletter distributed in July 2007. Liberal or Green government on who appeared in proxy for Sean But instead of criticizing the Liber- the country. Fullard said the Liber- Godfrey (Oshawa). als, she thanked them for stealing als “will put Canada back on track” Colin Carrie was unable to the idea, but made sure to point to with immediate tax reductions, make it due to scheduling conflicts the Green party as the leaders who environmental changes and bet- (but will be present for the Oct. 8 will charge polluters $50 per tonne ter food inspection. Gostlin said a on-campus debate) and Andrew of greenhouse gas emissions. Green government “would bring McKeever, the NDP candidate for Anderson reiterated how im- back the civility to Parliament… Durham, was absent for what ap- portant cleaning up the environ- decorum, collegiality and good pears to be a more dubious rea- ment is for the future, saying, will to the House [of Commons].” son. According to Citytv political “Those people who want to carry Collegiality aside, without a specialist Richard Madan, McK- on with the carbon economy are, Conservative candidate there, eever had made some threaten- frankly, going to be the people much Stephen Harper bashing ing and condescending remarks whistling in the wind in five to 10 went unchecked, especially with on Facebook in July and wasn’t years from now.” Fullard who made clear his dis- too keen to answer Madan’s ques- Photo by Lynn Wayling Eventually the conversation like of the Harper government and tions about those comments. The turned toward a more conspicu- Harper’s credentials as a leader. Liberal website has excerpts of PAT GOSTLIN: Oshawa’s Green Party candidate holding ous problem for the student popu- Of the candidates, Gostlin McKeever’s quotes to Krystalline up a Green Party newsletter from 2007 that outlines lation – debt from post-secondary proved the most animated, burst- Kraus, a woman on Facebook who their environmental plan. She claims that’s where the education. The Green party has ing into song at one point. “In the disagreed with McKeever’s view Liberals got their idea. promised that, “If a student at uni- words of John Lennon, all we are on war deserters. Among the com- versity or college completes their saying is give Green a chance.” ments made, McKeever told Kraus, course of study and earns a degree And she proclaimed her loyalty to “You are a fascist bitch,” and wrote, McKeever’s absence or not, it cer- trusts to the trustworthiness of or certificate, half of their student the party and it’s pro-environment “Why should a U.S. soldier be kept tainly added some scandal to an the candidates to campaign slan- loan will be forgiven.” The money stance by saying, “ My father is a in Canada in the first place? Are otherwise polite and ordered dis- der and the aforementioned envi- used to relieve the debt will come tree-farmer, my granddaughter you looking for us to be occupied? cussion. ronment, particularly the Liberal from different sources of taxation was born on Earth Day and I’m Or is it simply that Krystalline The informal format of the green shift plan versus the Green – mostly the taxation of pollut- such a good candidate even my Kraus needs to get laid?” dialogue allowed students to ask party’s environmental platform. ing companies. As Anderson ex- ex-husband supports me and is Whether this is the reason for questions ranging from income Concerning the environment, plained, “ Tax the bads, encourage working for me as we speak.” Asking W h o’s what running matters By Sarah Manns Chronicle Staff By Lynn Wayling Chronicle Staff Here is a list of the Candi- dates running in this year’s The federal election is near- election. ing and your Student Association Durham: wants you to be informed. On Oct. Stephen Leahy of the Green 8, two debates will be taking place Party on campus between local candi- Andrew McKeever of the dates. NDP From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. candi- Bev Oda of the Conservative dates from the Oshawa riding – Party Pat Gostlin (Green), Mike Shields Bryan Ranson of the Liberals (NDP), Sean Godfrey (Liberal) Oshawa: and Colin Carrie (Conservative) Colin Carrie for the Conser- will be meeting at the UA East vative Party Atrium. David Gershuny of the Marx- And from 2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m., ist-Leninist Party of Canada candidates from the Whitby-Os- Sean Godfrey of the Liberals hawa riding – Doug Anderson Pat Goslin of the Green Party (Green), David Purdy (NDP), Mike Shields of the New Brent Fullard (Liberal) and Jim Democratic Party Flaherty (Conservative) will also Whitby -Oshawa: be meeting in UA East Atrium. Doug Anderson of the Green Both debates will allow for a Party half hour of closed debate between Jim Flaherty of the Conserva- the candidates and the remaining tive Party half hour will allow students to ask Yvonne Forbes of the Chris- questions. tian Heritage Party SA President Amy England Brent Fullard of the Liberal urges students to come out and Party ask the questions that matter to David Purdy of the NDP you. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 15 CAMPUS NEWS Who are you checking off? Taking

By Cotey Paterson team that lobbied for the creation for everyone, according to Shields. pay the fine but they would get a care of Chronicle Staff of the university in Oshawa. Many people don’t qualify because rebate. It would be a powerful in- “I’m much more than an au- their parents make too much centive.” There is a federal election on toworker with one issue,” he said. money. The Liberal plan was stolen di- business Oct. 14 and all Canadian citizens “My whole life has been about so- “The problem with interest-free rectly from the Green party, which get to vote for their favourite party cial community activism.” loans, like OSAP, is it’s fine when is what they wanted, according to – or lawn sign. “The problem is we’ve got a you’re going through school, but Gostlin. The Greens came up with Politicians across Canada are government that talks about cre- they want you to pay it back right the idea in 2007. proposing policies that affect ev- ating all these new jobs, but these away when you’re done,” he said. “The Green Shift plan does By Josh Dillon eryone, but according to a 2003 people are losing $28-an-hour “Young people graduate now nothing to protect the environ- Chronicle Staff survey by Statistics Canada, only jobs and the lucky ones are getting with small mortgages and that ment. What it does do is allow 59 per cent of people in their 20s $14-an-hour jobs to replace them. shouldn’t be your first ordeal after polluters to pay,” said Carrie. “It’s The four federal election voted in at least one election. The unlucky ones don’t get any successfully completing post-sec- a tax on the continuation of pollut- candidates for the Oshawa The current Member of Parlia- job at all. And quite frankly, you ondary education.” ing. We’re the first government to riding had a busy night last ment for Oshawa is Colin Carrie, a can’t raise a family in Oshawa on regulate industry and we’re com- Thursday. With a session of member of the Conservative party $14-an-hour.” mitted to a 20 per cent reduction questions hosted by CTV’s who was first elected in 2004 and The Green party’s candidate in in greenhouse gases by 2020.” Tom Hayes at Legends Cen- re-elected in 2006. He is also par- Oshawa is Pat Gostlin, who got the Carrie proposes strict regula- tre which ended at 7 p.m. liamentary secretary to the Min- job by responding to an advertise- tions on polluters and harsh pollu- and a televised debate at the ister of Industry and a member of ment in the Oshawa This Week tion controls. Rogers studio in Oshawa that that read: “Green party looking for The Green party admits the started at 9, there was little older candidates.” Now retired, price of gas would go up with a down time for either of the she was a teacher for 35 years. carbon tax, as does Carrie, but four. “The Green party looks seven the Liberals contend that it won’t. The CTV event was dubbed generations into the future,” she This doesn’t bother Gostlin who “Coffee with your Candidates” added. “And what attracted me believes there should be no need and the Oshawa event was the to the Green party was not just its to own a car. third in a series of four small, ecological platform, but the fact it’s “If everybody has good access televised profiles of a riding not swayed by the latest opinion to public transit, like they do in and its candidates. poll – it looks ahead. I’m a grand- Photo by Cotey Paterson Europe, then there won’t be this The event was geared to a mother and I want a better world pressing need to have a private ve- television audience: the can- than what we have now for my SEAN GODFREY: Liberal hicle,” she said. didate’s backs were turned grandchildren and their grand- candidate “If the citizens of Canada were away from the audience and children.” serious about cutting greenhouse heavy lights were aimed at the One of the biggest issues with gases, then public transit would be candidates and the audience. college and university students The Green party has a very in- free,” said Gostlin. “You could get a Photo by Cotey Paterson Having absolutely no live is the price of admission, and the novative plan, according to Gost- pass when you pay your taxes.” audio monitoring annoyed cost of tuition in Canada has been lin. And tax is something Canadi- many in the audience. A small COLIN CARRIE: Conserva- rising drastically since 1990. Aver- “When a student graduates ans know very well. According crowd of people snuck out tive candidate age domestic tuition has increased with either a degree or a certifi- to Godfrey, Oshawa has twice the of the room in frustration to by about 207 per cent, starting at cate, they will receive 50 per cent property tax burden of Toronto. watch the debate on a moni- the House of Commons standing $1,680 in 1990 and increasing to of their student loan – it will be for- The Conservatives did lower tor in the hallway. CTV even committee on Industry, Science $5,160 in 2007, according to Statis- given,” she said. the GST, but Godfrey doesn’t think got the riding wrong on their and Technology. tics Canada. Currently, the Conservative it’s enough. website, which states that it Carrie says he plans to follow “We need a complete overhaul party has no plans for students or “Cutting the GST did nothing was a meeting of the Oshawa- through on the policies he started of the system. What I propose is education. much for the average Canadian Whitby candidates. in his first two terms, mainly in- that we need a way to make tuition “When you look at budget 2006, except lower the price of a coffee During the questioning volving the auto industry in Os- free,” said Godfrey. “It’s absolutely, 2007 and 2008, we’ve put in record at Tim’s a couple cents,” he said. “It most participants stuck to the hawa. definitely achievable.” amounts of money for students,” took $12 billion per year out of the party line. The crowd, which “We’ve been bleeding manufac- This could be done by a blanket said Carrie. “We’ve got everything federal coffers, which means they had roughly equal numbers turing jobs since 1999 and the gov- statement saying tuition is free or from reducing the cost of books to of NDP pins and Liberal ernment wasn’t doing anything by company sponsorship of stu- different grants – the specifics are shirts, was overtly hostile to- about it, so I took a leadership role dents, says Godfrey. A company too much to go over one at a time.” wards Conservative Colin to start our Conservative auto cau- could pay a student’s tuition and Another big issue with most Carrie and frequently booed cus,” he said. “We travelled across receive a federal tax credit in re- students, and most of Canada, is him. The candidates, though, Ontario and found issues of the turn, so “everybody wins.” the high price of gas. were relatively polite during auto sector and put together a ten- Free tuition has worked in “Canada has the second low- the short questioning peri- tative policy for our party.” many European countries, includ- est price of gas in the free market ods. Patricia Gostlin was no- In February 2008, Carrie said ing Ireland and Germany, he said. world. America is number one,” tably nervous and started al- the Conservatives delivered the The NDP and Green party said Carrie. “And it’s our govern- most all her answers with “go first national auto strategy and share similar ideas on how tuition ment who is committed to lower- green”, however fellow elec- helped in the creation of the Au- ing taxes on gas.” tion novice Dr. Sean Godfrey tomotive Centre of Excellence at But Shields has different spoke as well as Colin Carrie, UOIT. thoughts. who has had more than two Dr. Sean Godfrey is the new “We can’t accept that the price years to improve his oratory of oil goes down and the price of Liberal candidate for Oshawa. He Photo by Cotey Paterson skills. is the chief of Pediatrics at Lak- gas goes up, and it affects every- The official debate on eridge Health Oshawa and direc- thing. The price of food goes up Rogers television featured because it costs more to transport PAT GOSTLIN: Green Party more of the same with Gos- tor of KinderClinic children’s ur- candidate. gent care. the food,” he said. “Expecting the tlin fighting for space while Godfrey got into politics for a conservatives to address the gas Godfrey and the NDP’s Mike different reason. problem is like putting the fox in are now broke with no money to Shields fought Carrie. Each “I was frustrated that the cur- charge of the henhouse. They’re spend on the social programs that candidate spent the majority rent MP for Oshawa – who is Con- giving billions of dollars in corpo- are desperately needed as we face of their time reading directly servative – isn’t doing enough for rate tax cuts to their oil friends.” recession.” from a sheet of rehearsed his constituents,” he said. “Colin Shields believes money should But Carrie says his party actu- answers and rebuttals as few be taken from big polluters and ally follows through on things they Carrie has done nothing of con- Photo by Cotey Paterson notable moments appeared sequence. Why? Where has he put into environmentally progres- commit themselves to. when Shields claim that Car- sive programs. “Students are like every other been? How can he justify continu- MIKE SHIELDS: New Dem- rie was deliberately attempt- The Green and Liberal parties Canadian,” said Carrie. “We are ing to patronize the other ing as our MP?” ocratic Party candidate According to Godfrey, the Lib- share some ideas about the envi- committed to keeping your taxes candidates. eral plans include everyone, em- ronment and taxes. The liberals down – everything from the GST When the debate ended phasizing the need to protect the should be handled. have the Green Shift plan and the to personal income taxes – and there was no clear-cut winner, most vulnerable, like children, the “Our policy is about forgiving greens have the Green Tax Shift ensuring we have a strong econo- although Godfrey and Shields poor and the elderly. some student debt and lowering plan. my.” both displayed the capability The NDP candidate is Mike the cost of tuition,” said Shields as “The Green Tax Shift is shifting Votes can be cast 9:30 a.m. to to trade political blows with Shields, an autoworker, president he pawed through sheets of his taxes away from income and pay- 9:30 p.m. on election day, or on ad- the incumbent Carrie. of CAW General Motors Canadian party’s platform. “We don’t believe roll taxes and onto carbon-based vanced voting days, Oct. 3, 4 and 6, Gostlin, although a seem- council and a former governor of a young person’s dreams or aspira- industries that pollute,” said Gos- from noon to 8 p.m. For informa- ingly devoted candidate, has Durham College and UOIT. He tions should be limited by the abil- tlin. “So a factory that was spew- tion on the electoral process and shown to be shaky on the was part of Dr. Gary Polansky’s ity of them or their parents to pay.” ing out all kinds of carbon – if they how to register to vote, visit www. public speaking front. Government loans don’t work cut back not only would they not elections.ca. 16 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Lots of fun for first Bumps and year students at DC cracks on roads rest of the roads? By Beth Lafay “There could be a number of Chronicle Staff reasons why the roads are the way Pie your they are,” says Warren Nicholish- “Scar tiss-ue-ue-ue-ue”. en, operations technician for the You’re driving down Simcoe St. Region of Durham. resident N. and the CD starts to skip, right The roads in the region gain as it gets to the best part, and you priority based on growth patterns curse under your breath. and need. Driving in Oshawa is a task in it- “When we notice problems we adviser self with all of the one-way streets try and get right on it,” says Foster. and dead ends, but the conditions “If we notice congestion in an area By Elyse Bliss of the roads are the most promi- we do what needs to be done.” Chronicle Staff nent. They are currently in the middle of “Every road is terrible. No mat- adding an exit off the 401 at Ste- Being away at school can be ter where you are, you can expect venson Road to better accommo- scary for students but Simcoe the roads to be brutal,” says Shane date drivers. residence is making it easier with Hamilton, second-year Health and “We try to get things done in lots of events that guarantee fun. Fitness student. sync with one another,” says Fos- On Tuesday, Sept. 30 the event “I drive a 1992 Buick, and it re- ter. “If a sewer needs repairs along was Pie your resident adviser. ally adds to the wear and tear on with that area of the road, we try The point was residents of Sim- the suspension of such an old car.” and get it all done at once so we coe got to throw a pie in different Even if you don’t drive yourself, can avoid digging it up twice and resident advisers’ faces as long as you still can’t miss it. causing any unnecessary road they put down on paper an idea If you take the bus, or even just blocks for drivers.” for other fun events at Simcoe ride shotgun in a friend’s car you’re Fortunately, there haven’t been Residence. bound to notice. If you’re walking any accidents caused by the pres- They have movie nights, fin- you can’t miss all the bumps and ent road conditions. ger painting and many more fun cracks on a number of the regional “We don’t let things get out events all throughout the year. roads in the area; of hand like that. If we notice an Caitlyn Morenz, a resident Ritson, Conlin, and Simcoe are intersection that becomes prob- adviser, wants to make sure that only a few of the problem roads. lematic, that has no signals, we put Simcoe residents Residence There are 830 kilometres of re- in traffic lights as needed,” Foster have fun, because it can be scary gional roads in Durham, all in vari- says. for first time students away from ous conditions. The next mission for the Re- home. “Reports say that 38 per cent gion of Durham is the Bloor-to-CP “I want to make sure that resi- Photo by Elyse Bliss are in good condition” says Paul overpass near Olive Street. They dents have fun, because it can be Foster, project manager of Trans- are looking at spending about $2 scary because it’s the first time FUN: Joey Visneski stands behind a white cover as Will portation Infrastructure for the million on repairs. Construction is they are away from home.” Allen throws pie in his face. Durham Region. set to start in the summer of 2009. So where does that leave the Training Armed Forces program at UOIT for more effective response

By Elyse Bliss Chronicle Staff

UOIT, Durham Regional Police and the Whitby Mental Health Centre have teamed up and devel- oped the First Responder Interac- tive Simulation Training program. The program, which received funding from Inukshuk Wireless and the Canadian Council on Learning, will help ensure front- line police officers to respond even more effectively to mental health client situations by using the most appropriate therapeutic communication strategies. Photo by Tabitha Olliffe This fall and winter, program representatives will speak about LAKEVIEW PARK: On Sept. 27, Canadian soldier shows a gun shell that is used in the army. Posters and flyers this partnership at conferences in were given out. Toronto, Edmonton, Beijing and Madrid. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 17 CAMPUS NEWS WISH helps students adapt to Canada By Jaspinder Kaur Jassal Chronicle Staff

International students don’t have it easy. Moving to a different country and adapting to new cul- tures can be extremely tough. A lot of students from all over the world attend DC/UOIT. Most don’t have any family in Canada, Photo by Krista Paxton and the only way of communica- INVESTING IN 2009: Patricia Lovett-Reid, senior vice-president of TD Waterhouse, and Bob Gorman, chief portfo- tion is through school and friends. lio strategist of TD Waterhouse, discuss investment options amidst U.S. economic disaster. This could leave many of these stu- dents feeling alone. DC/UOIT has a club created es- pecially for international students called Working Towards Interna- MoneyTalk talks investment tional Student Harmony (WISH). Insurance companies are an- WISH’s focus is to make stu- By Krista Paxton dents feel at home and for them to Chronicle Staff other investment favourite during these tumultuous times, as there’s be able to adapt to the Canadian Students can invest for future less credit exposure than banks culture and be able to socialize. Canada is not headed for an- Joon Kim, president of WISH, other Great Depression despite and therefore pose even less in- By Krista Paxton vestment risk, said Gorman. wants all international students to the current economic disaster in Chronicle Staff be aware of this club so he and ex- the U.S., said financial specialists, “If you’re looking principally in Canada, I think the biggest single ecutives can guide them through Patricia Lovett-Reid and Bob Gor- Students don’t always have a lot of money to invest, but Bob Gor- out there school year. man, of TD Waterhouse, during opportunity lies in those sectors man, chief portfolio strategist for TD Waterhouse, suggested two that just haven’t done much in “When an international stu- a lively discussion with Durham options for students hoping to get a head start on their investment dents enrols to DC/UOIT they are College and UOIT students on recent years, are fairly cheap and portfolio. will doubtless move up in the next automatically put on to WISH’s Sept. 24. Students with a flexible budget can look at mutual funds or member list,” says Kim. Patricia Lovett-Reid, senior couple of years,” said Gorman. “I stocks. However, these investments do fluctuate and therefore look at the insurance companies “We then email them with up- vice-president of TD Waterhouse should be left alone as a long-term investment. coming events and meetings, that and host of Money Talks, a Cana- and the banks. They may seem a Those with a tight budget should look at an investment with little little boring, but they pay good div- way if they are interested they can dian personal finance show, threw to no volatility, because cashing out at a bad time can counter the attend,” adds Pooja Sharma, exec- down her script exasperated with idends while you wait, and at some purpose of investing. For students who might need to withdraw point we’ll have a catalyst pushing utive director. the tumultuous ride Canadians their investment, Gorman suggested a Money Market fund, which Within the club not only do stu- have taken over the past year on them higher. It’s the single most offers more interest than asavings account and doesn’t fluctuate overlooked area.” dents learn the Canadian culture the U.S. economic roller coaster. like a stock or mutual fund.For as little as $25 per month students but they also have the advantage “Let’s talk about this U.S. mar- In uncertain times corporations can begin a portfolio and begin saving toward the future. that provide consumer staples are of learning the different cultures ket disaster,” she said to Gorman, within the club itself. chief portfolio strategist of TD also a safe bet, said Gorman. One such company is Shoppers Wish recently held an event in Waterhouse. “Do you think we’re which they placed a huge board in headed toward the next Great De- Drug Mart. Invest in the environment “Essentially Shoppers has been the middle of the UA atrium. They pression?” only thing written on it, in big bold “Absolutely not,” answered Gor- one of my favourite stocks for By Krista Paxton many years,” said Gorman. “Why gold writing, was ‘I Wish.” man. “We’ve seen substantial con- Chronicle Staff It was left there for students, no traction in the economy, not just is that? Well, it’s the largest drug store chain in the country, it has matter from which background, to a reduction in the rate of actual For those investment buffs who are also environmentalists, Bob write down their wishes. growth, but actual shrinkage. In Gorman, chief portfolio strategist for TD Waterhouse, suggested commanding market share, it has excellent sales and growth each Students had filled up both the last true depression, back in getting a hand in the alternative energy sector. sides of the boards within min- the 1930s, unemployment rose to Specifically wind energy, saidGorman, as the world’s leading year and it’s a great play on demo- graphics.” utes. 25 per cent. So I don’t think we’re supplier of modern (wind) energy, VESTAS, increased production “Students realize how close going to see a depression and I orders by two-thirds since last year. Six years ago it became public at $17 a share and while it’s now they really are,” said Sharma. doubt we will even see a true re- Gorman also said, “water is the new oil,” and its distribution, pu- One of the main wishes most cession.” rification and desalination is a large andprofitable, but stable, in- selling at $51 a share, Gorman still considers it a cheap buy. students had written was ‘wanting A true recession occurs when dustry. world peace.’ WISH has a lot more the economy shrinks for two Investing in the environment is a low risk investment with high Another big jump in share price is not expected; however, with con- events lined up for this year, they straight calendar quarters. Eco- potential, but those looking to invest in that sector are looking at a are looking to have a apple picking nomic growth has slowed in the long-term investment, said Gorman. sistent sales and growth Shoppers is a safe and profitable long-term event, which would be a great way past year and Gorman suspects a for students to meet one another period of moderate growth on the investment, said Gorman. pering, the decline in housing com- world on Sept. 29, the $700 billion Gorman also mentioned Tim and make new friends. horizon, but no recession. Another event to look out for Public focus has been on real bined with sub-prime mortgaging bailout wasn’t approved, causing a Hortons as a stable investment has created a volatile economic record drop in the Dow Jones In- option as it has many of the same is international movie nights. The estate, which was on a steady de- WISH office if located on the sec- cline in the U.S. over the past year stew in the U.S., which inevitably dex and severe market instability characteristics as Shoppers. affects Canada, as its neighbour in the U.S. No wonder Canadians Above all, Gorman and Lovett- ond floor of the UA atrium. and has made a significant impact If anybody is interested in join- on the economy. However, be- and largest trading partner. are unsettled about the security of Reid advise putting together a The boiling pot was supposed their finances. financial plan together with an ing this club or finding out more cause of their falling dollar, exports information, they can, by either have grown significantly, keeping to simmer, as the U.S. Congress But there’s no need to stash expert, someone who can create a was expected to pass a bill, which money under the mattress be- suitable portfolio for each investor visiting the office and speaking to a recession at bay. Kelly Newberry or emailing Pooja “Manufacturing in the States would call for the federal govern- cause, though Canada’s growth is and can remain neutral during un- ment to buy $700-billion in assets slowing, the Canadian big banks certain economic times, when in- Sharma at Pooja.sharma@myca- has been surging, and statistics mpus.uoit.ca show, surprisingly enough, that from the U.S. banks. are secure and well capitalized, vestor’s emotions might get in the In exchange the banks would Gorman said. way. They also remind investors “There is no membership fee, those rising exports have actually you don’t have to be an interna- offset the decline of housing in the get cash to help fund the credit In fact Gorman and Lovett-Reid that bad times don’t last forever crisis. advise investing in the banks as a and the road into 2009 won’t be as tional student. It is open to every- States,” said Gorman. one,” says Kim. Though manufacturing is pros- However, as seen all over the great option for low-risk investors. bumpy as last year’s ride. 18 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS

Photo by Nicole Martinsen

EXPANSION AT OSHAWA CENTRE: Construction for the new H&M and Shoppers Drug Mart are projected to be completed by early spring 2009 More stores, more shopping By Nicole Martinsen The Oshawa Centre is currently jafield. “So really it is a two-part because they took the Sport Chek In order to add new stores Ben- Chronicle Staff in the process of adding a Shoppers expansion.” out and there is also a lot of park- jafield said that you have to con- Drug Mart and an H&M clothing The escalatorsin the mall were ing space available. sider what assets you have, such When you go to the Oshawa store to the southwest corner of moved around and the Sport Chek The expansion will be two as density and parking ratios. Centre nowadays there is always the mall. The entire project started was built under the food court on floors. Shoppers Drug Mart will be The Oshawa Centre is happy something that has changed. at the beginning of 2007 and the the lower level. Shoppers can also located on the lower level and the to be able to offer their shoppers Sometimes it is a new booth in the projected end date is early spring access the store from the outside H&M will be on the second floor. these new stores. Benjafield is mall and other times several stores of 2009. of the mall just north of Chapters. “We are always looking to add sure that college students will es- have relocated. “We took the opportunity to The new addition is being new stores to the mix,” said Ben- pecially enjoy the H&M. Soon there will be a whole new relocate Sport Chek, which now built where the Sport Chek pre- jafield. “And they are three great Shoppers can look forward to addition to the already large shop- has double the retail space,” said viously resided. Benjafield said retailers and we are glad to have the new stores in March or April ping centre. Property Manager Alexandra Ben- that it would be the best location them.” of 2009. Apply to Play some funky music graduate By Nicole Martinsen Chronicle Staff

Students passing through the online UA building on Sept. 25 got a chance to let loose and play Gui- tar Hero for only 50 cents a song. before it’s Anime @ UOIT/DC set up the event to raise money to create an anime library. “When we leave this school too late we want there to be something left,” said Missa Schultz, a biologi- cal science student at UOIT and a By Lauren Thomas founder of Anime @ UOIT/DC. “If Chronicle Staff the collection gets large enough then hopefully it can go in the li- Did you successfully achieve brary on campus.” the completion of all your gradu- But as for right now they ation credits by Sept. 12, 2008? haven’t decided on a location to Then prepare yourself for keep the library. this year’s fall convocation. The fundraiser was held from The fall convocation is set to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at 12:30 they take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 already had 25 students take a at 5:30 p.m. in the Campus Rec- shot at the game. reation and Wellness Centre. The screens and projector Students who wish to gradu- were provided by media services, Photo by Nicole Martinsen ate must apply online via MyCa- and the game system and guitars LET LOOSE AND PLAY SOME GUITAR HERO: Students Lisa Kosh, Kristina Glinos and mpus. belonged to a few members of the Missa Schultz striking a pose before a Guitar Hero battle. The office of the Registrar club. will be auditing students’ final Three students started the grades when they’re available, club last year because they enjoy 100 members and aims at meet- dents to be able to meet and make So with the hopes of enlarg- to confirm graduation status. anime and want to get rid of the ing twice a month. friends. ing their anime library there is a Tickets to the event are not negative stigma that many people Lisa Kosh, a computer science “We wanted to bring everyone chance that you may see more required, however, it is recom- attach to it. student and another founder of together with a common interest,” from Anime @ UOIT/DC in the mended that visitors show up Now the club has more than the club, said they wanted stu- Schultz said. future. an hour prior to the event. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 19 20 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 21 22 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Beware: it’s cold and flu time By Amanda Press have the knowledge on how to The flu, otherwise known as five days after symptoms start. choosing to stay indoors, which Chronicle Staff prevent as well as treat these dis- Influenza, is a respiratory disease The common cold is a highly means crowded areas, making it eases. caused by a virus. Someone could contagious viral infectious disease easier and more likely of a chance Cold and flu season is upon us, Although many people believe catch the flu from other people and is caused by more than one for these diseases to spread from and with the bitter weather quick- the cold and flu are the same thing, coughing and sneezing. The flu virus. Since more than one virus person to person,” said Matthew ly approaching everyone should they are very different, but they do can be treated by rest, hydration causes the cold, complete pro- Way, a third-year Nursing student have similarities. as well as over-the-counter medi- tection is impossible. The cold is, at UOIT who is doing his clinical cations. It takes about seven to ten however, spread the same way as placement at the Campus Health days to recover but it may possibly the flu. If treated properly, colds and Wellness Centre. lead to pneumonia or bacterial in- will start to go away after one week. To lower the chance of catch- fections in the young or elderly. In- Drinking warm fluids, increasing ing the cold or flu get an annual flu fluenza is much worse than a cold humidity and getting rest are all shot, wash your hands frequently and once infected a person is likely tools that will help treat a cold. for at least 20 seconds, cover up to spread the virus to others before “Since it is starting to become when you sneeze or cough and they develop symptoms and up to cooler outside more people are stay at home if you become sick. Health centre will help you feel better By Ryan Joseph “We provide services to the age They also stress prevention in- Chronicle Staff group on campus,” she said. cluding immunization and mental People who require medical All doctors are paid through health. attention while they are at school Ontario Health Insurance Plan Along with Siddiqui are Dr. don’t need to go to a walk-in clinic. (OHIP), not by the college and Donna Davis, Dr. Glenda McIn- The campus health centre has university. tosh, Dr. Caroline Turek, and Dr. five highly trained doctors ready Dr. Yasmeen Siddiqui says the Jackie Zhang. “ All our physicians to help. The doctors see students schedule is different each week. are females, but there have been from Durham College, University She works on Monday during no issues,” says Lazenby. She said of Ontario Institute of Technol- the walk-in clinic from 9 a.m. to that people don’t have to see the ogy (UOIT), and Trent University, noon, and every second Tuesday same doctor every time. along with faculty and staff. and Friday morning from 9 a.m. to When people go to their ap- The health centre, however, noon. pointment they must provide their doesn’t see family members and “There is only one doctor at a health card, the same way they children under the age of 16. time in the clinic,” says Siddiqui. would do at a health centre off They do not have the pediatric “Everyone has their own practice.” campus. International students equipment for them to use in the The doctors on campus are must provide a University Health case of an emergency, said health trained to deal with different types Insurance Plan (UHIP) card. services director Katherine La- of cases, from cough, cold, and in- To set up an appointment with zenby. juries, to chronic diseases such as a doctor, call the health centre at high blood pressure and diabetes. 905-721-3037. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 23 CAMPUS NEWS Astronaut touches down at UOIT

cant contribution.” The party believes that the fu- Garneau ture in Canada, being a knowl- edge-based economy, requires an educated population, and in order running for to ensure that, university and col- lege must be more accessible. Oshawa Liberal candidate God- Parliament frey agrees with Garneau, showing an interest in communicating with the students of Oshawa. By Colleen McKay “That’s exactly why we’re here Chronicle Staff today,” said Godfrey. ”To highlight some of the things Canadian astronaut and Liber- that the Liberals are actually bring- al candidate Marc Garneau visited ing out to their platform for the the halls of Durham College and election that are relevant to you UOIT on Sept. 30 with local Lib- guys.” eral Sean Godfrey. Garneau recognizes how im- As they made their way around portant it is for students to get a the tables in the UOIT East Atri- proper education. um, students got a chance to hear “The very things we need to Garneau and Godfrey‘s views on actually get back to the top of the a series of important students is- race, in terms of industry and sues, including grants, loans and economy, are the very things we’re interest free payments. got to invest in. Invest in your stu- Garneau, a Quebec City native dents, and you’re investing in your and former astronaut, was the first future,” said Garneau. Canadian to fly into space, and was Photo by Colleen McKay He also stated the only way to president of the Canadian space achieve that is to make post-sec- agency between 2001 and 2005. FLY ME TO THE MOON: Sean Godfrey (left) and Marc Garneau talk to UOIT students ondary education more accessible, “There’s a $5,000 interest-free about a series of student issues coming up during the current election. especially to those who couldn’t loan,” said Garneau. But the plan otherwise support themselves. doesn’t stop with student loans The average time allowance af- “The platform has announced year. “We have to change things, we and grants. ter graduation is six months. The 200,000 grants for students who “An additional 100,000 grants can’t leave things the way they are, Garneau explained his vision Liberal party hopes to expand this don’t have the means of paying for students who are in groups so we have a plan. We certainly to expand the Liberals’ plan for an to two years to pay it off, interest for university, “ said Garneau. The which are under represented in hope that people will put their allowance on paying back student free. grants would be up to $3,500 each our universities. So that’s a signifi- trust in us.” loans. 24 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Trick or treat for Riot hosts acoustic session underprivileged By Beth Lafay Rides Again. hard to compete with, especially Chronicle Staff The album is yet to be titled, if we are open-minded.” but will have video footage and Fans really adore Central Riot Radio just got a whole lot be sold at a CD Release show BLVD and the group encourages on Halloween night more interesting. near the end of October for $10. everyone to sing along to the fan- Sex, drugs and rock-and-roll? “We’re like the Bob Ross of favourite, Throw Away the Key. families have good food in their No. Better. music, we have a big palette,” “One time we’ll win, we’ll do By Jayme Quinn homes. Try blazing guitar, smoking says Ireland. this together, give thanks and Chronicle Staff Students at UOIT and Durham bass, slick chops, harmonious Central BLVD is local to the state: we’ll try forever!” College will get the chance to dress melodies, pop -ike rhythms, Durham Region, and like many The group is busy trying to Every year on Oct. 31 children up in their crazy costumes and go heavy break-downs, tattoos, other musicians in the area, they promote themselves locally and of all ages get dressed up in cos- trick or treating for non-perishable skateboarding, handlebar mous- have to keep up with the fast- online, so they are excited for the tumes and knock on neighbour- food items. taches, JD, peanut butter, and moving industry, which means broadcast. hood doors to get candy. Now it’s There will be an advertising last but not least, Vaseline. they can’t settle for anything less “It gives us good exposure Oshawa’s college and university booth set up on Oct. 16 for stu- Now throw together four than perfect. Central BLVD is and even if just one person lis- students’ turn to take a bite out of dents go sign up to help out for a strong-willed and talented musi- unique, both individually, and as tens and likes what we are doing hunger. good cause. cians: a band. that’s one more fan we have won Trick or Eat is an annual cam- To find more information con- Gavin Henry, 23, on vocals “We have a lot of dedication, over. And from that we hope paign that happens all across Can- tact Barb Bryan at barbara.bryan@ and guitar, Paul Ireland, 21, on and passion towards the music they would spread the word,” ada to help feed under-privileged mycampus.ca. guitar, Ryan Robertson, 21 on we play. We jam so frequently says Ireland. bass and Kelly “my hands are that we are confident in what we “If we reach one person, we worth money” Voelkel, 19, on produce together, which gives us will reach your mom,” Henry drums, and you have Central more of a drive to try and get our says with a big smirk on his face. BLVD. name out,” says Robertson Central BLVD have an im- Dirty Dancing at On Tues. Oct. 14, from 7-8 Each band member brings mense passion for music and are pm Central BLVD will be play- different musical tastes to the doing what they know best, the ing an acoustic set on Durham’s table; with such musical icons only way they know how. own college Internet radio sta- as Kurt Cobain, Prince, and DJ “We don’t want to be in the the Royal Alexandra tion at www.theriotradio.com on Jazzy Jeff, and toss in comics like shadow of other bands who Sean and Dustin’s Untitled Rock Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters have progressed from the area, and Dane Cook you have Cen- we want to play in the big times,” Theatre. The first 30 students to Show. By Edith Zikmann “Prepare to have your ears tral BLVD in a nutshell. says Voelkel. Chronicle Staff get tickets will get a free copy of “We’re jokesters,” says Henry. Being able to play the broad- the 20th anniversary edition of massacred,” says Robertson. The band has been playing “ We’ve got something to say but cast acoustically is an advantage The SA will be providing Dirty Dancing. Tickets will be we also try to listen to a bit of ev- both for the listeners, to hear sold at the Tuck Shop for $40. together since January 2007 and transportation for a live on-stage has been keeping busy playing erything regardless of different something new, and the band performance of Dirty Dancing Buses will leave the Student personal tastes. It broadens our themselves for practice and Centre at 6 p.m. shows and recording a six-song Oct. 16 at the Royal Alexandra album with Chad Peyton of musical spectrum and makes us feedback. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 25 CAMPUS NEWS Like a big apple pie, that’s amore!

RECIPE:

By Amanda Allison Pastry Chronicle Staff 2 ½ cups butter or shorten- ing It caused grave misfortune 5 cups flour for Eve in the garden of Eden. It ½ tsp. baking powder helped Sir Isaac Newton discover 1 tsp. salt gravity. Its seeds turned a simple 1 tbsp. sugar settler, John Chapman, into an 1 egg American legend – Johnny Apple- 2 tsp. vinegar seed. ¾ cup cold water The ever inspiring apple has been around since 8000 B.C., Blend butter and flour. Add when nomadic hunters and baking powder, salt and sugar. In gathers spread apples from the separate bowl, beat egg and add Tien Shan Mountains of eastern vinegar and water. Then pour wet Kazakhstan across the continent ingredients into the dry ingredi- and soon, to America. ents. Mix until mixture clings and The only thing more classic forms a ball. Separate into two than apples themselves is apple portions and refrigerate for at least pie, a classic North American des- an hour before using. sert, synonymous with fall leaves, Grandma’s Thanksgiving dinner, Filling and good ol’ family values. 6 apples, either Crispin or It’s a dish as humble as, well, pie, Cortland, peeled, cored and but just like other American clas- sliced sics like blue jeans and country ¼ cup lightly packed brown music, things can go awry quickly. sugar That’s why you need all the tips ¼ cup granulated sugar and advice one can get. 1 tbsp. flour Good pie starts with good ap- Photo by Amanda Allison 1 tsp. lemon peel, grated ples, so pick or buy a quality prod- JUICY AND DELICIOUS: A basket full of Crispin apples from Pingles Farm Market in ¼ tsp. cinnamon uct. Ontario Apple Growers guide Courtice that are the perfect type of apples for apple pies. ¼ tsp. nutmeg says to look for, “firm, well shaped, smooth skinned fruit that’s free of Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray bruises.” glass pie plate with cooking spray. Store your perfect fruit in the Tips for good pie baking t
Use butter in the dough for better flavour than shortening or lard, but using a mix- Combine brown sugar, granu- crisper and handle with care, just lated sugar, flour, lemon peel, like eggs. ture of both will insure a flaky crust. t
Baking in a glass pan creates a golden crust, metal ones will leave a metallic af- cinnamon and nutmeg in a large For practical advice, there is no bowl. Add apples to sugar mixture better place to get help on making tertaste. t
Just a touch of lemon helps tenderize the dough and stops it from going rotten. until coated. Roll out one portion the best apple pie than Algoma of pastry to 1/8 inch thick and Orchards, located in Whitby. t
To add a bit of sweetness to your pie, add two tablespoons of apple jelly to the fill- ing. place in pie plate, pressing into Algoma has 44 years worth place. Spoon apple mixture into of hands-on apple pie making the piecrust. Roll out the other experience. they are a great baking apple that where from half an hour to an en- bulk is to pick their own apples dough ball and place on top of ap- Retail manager, Tom Coleman, holds its shape. tire day, will also help keep your from their local orchard, which ple mixture, pressing around edg- says from Sept. 1 until Christmas is “Macintosh’s are the classics, crust light and flakey. can be much cheaper than buying es to seal. Cut off the excess dough their busiest pie selling time. most older people automatically Another farm that’s cranking large quantities from the store. and cut slits in the top of the pie “Right now, we sell about a hun- use them just because that’s all out pies is Pingles Farm Market in One thing everyone can agree crust to allow steam to escape. In dred pies a day,” he says, adding they’ve ever used, but they break Courtice. Baker Melissa Betts says on no matter where they work a small bowl, beat an egg and cut that the recent push for local foods down more,” she said. the company sells lots of apple - the best way to eat apple pie is with a tablespoon of water, brush- has helped Algoma’s success. Jasmine also advises to never pies through the holiday season. warm out of the oven, covered in ing the top of the crust with the liq- Any company who sells that use your hands to mix the crust “We are baking left, right and cen- a healthy scoop of quality vanilla uid. Sprinkle the top with a touch many homemade pies certainly dough, since your hands warm tre,” she said. ice cream. of sugar for a glistening crust. Bake knows their craft. the butter, melting it and therefore Betts recommends Cortland To make your own delicious until golden brown, about 35 min- Algoma baker, Jasmine, recom- making the crust less flakey. apples for baking purposes. apple treat, try this recipe that’s utes. Remove from oven and allow mends Crispin apples, saying that Chilling the dough, from any- Her tip for anyone baking in been in the family for years. to cool. Coming back as a ghost makes for an interesting story The first is of a young motor- story. admitting that she did not know There are many others By Rachael Coombs cyclist who lost control of his bike Krista Klich, a cashier at Mill- where the source of the scream like Klich who have witnessed Chronicle Staff and was flung to his death. The work home centre, recalled her came from but that it was in the some sort of phenomenon sur- supposed glowing light signifies experience travelling there with distance, loud and clear. rounding the infamous road. Or The sky is pitch black as the the single beam headlight on his a couple of friends and visiting After hearing the scream, you can walk into the adjacent moon hides behind the clouds motorcycle. the haunt. “I couldn’t drive down Klich and her friends built up the town of Port Perry and find a and the cool wind blows through In the second ghost tale, a man there. I was too nervous. I had to courage to drive to the end of the stranger who has witnessed the their hair. is speeding away on his snowmo- get someone else to drive. road and find the infamous rock event. You won’t have to search They look down the desolate bile from his girlfriend’s father “We drove down the road and with the phrase, ghost road. She long. road and into the dark night. and dies from unknown causes, locked our doors. I was so ner- remembers they looked at it for While some believe in the People told them to come to this probably fear. vous, I accidentally cut my hand,” a while, still safely in the car and poltergeist, skeptics say that the spot, to get a real thrill. But now as Third and by far the creepiest she said. then her friend Joey randomly source of light is headlights from darkness engulfs them, they’re re- variation of the tale, is the story of She then recalls what they did jumped out of the vehicle and a nearby road playing with peo- gretting their decision. It’s silent, an unsolved murder involving a to lure the ghost out of waiting. walked up to the stone. ple’s paranoia. utterly silent. They turn around farmer. “We turned the car around and “He walked right up to “The spooklights viewed at this and see the haunting light leap This farmer may or may not faced the entrance. We turned off it and touched it. He said it was location were proven by verifi- across their path. They are on be the fabled ghost that inhabits all the lights and waited. While we cold and we were just heading able and repeatable experiments ghost road on Scugog island and the road, but there was a murder were waiting the windows stated into August,” she said. on July 24th 2001 to be car head- there is no turning back. in 1838 and a farmer was killed to fog up. It got really spooky.” Though Klich has expe- lights with the source being the Thrill seekers drive to Mis- on Scugog island. The light that And while they waited a long rienced the thrill of ghost road West quarter Line,” said the web- sissauga Road on the island and crosses the road is the farmer’s time and Klich did not see the more than once, she goes back to site, para-researchers of Ontario, await the passing light of the soul lantern according to the website light firsthand, she said her friend experience the same excitement. www. http://www.pararesearch- that haunts it. pararesearchers.org. David was adamantly professing “It is creepy there. And ers.org/Ghosts/gstrd/gstrd.html. The origin of the legend of While many people go to see that he saw a light go by in the it’s really weird because every “Since that time the experiments ghost road is hard to determine this phenomenon and return rearview mirror. time we go there, there is never have been duplicated by numer- since there are three different home disappointed, some have “We then heard a another car on the road,” she said. ous groups and individuals with renditions of the story. seen the ghost and swear by the scream,” she said in eerie voice, “There is absolutely nobody.” identical results.” 26 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS - Missing Great Rachael Coombs asks... boys found Lakes great Would you like a break in Kirby water By Ingrid Saravia event Chornicle Staff Two Bowmanville boys age 12 By Elyse Bliss and 13, eventually found Carscad- Chronicle Staff in the first semester? den Road and made their way Oshawa’s Environmental to a farm near Kirby after spend- Advisory Committee will be ing a long, cold night lost in the welcoming environmental- Ganaraska forest. ists from all over Ontario next According to a Durham Region month. Police update, the two boys sus- The Oshawa committee tained no external injuries. They is hosting this year’s provin- were reunited with their distraught cial environmental advisory parents approximately 7:30 a.m. committee symposium on Police were alerted on Monday Oct. 3 and 4. The event kicks evening after the boys, who were off at the McLaughlin Gallery walking on Boundary Road east Café on Oct. 3. of Hwy. 115, with the parents of The theme of this year’s one of the children, went into the event is Great Lakes, Great woods to find a dog that had run Water. off. The dog eventually found his Topics that will be dis- way out of the forest but the boys cussed are aquatic toxicol- got lost. ogy, climate change adapta- York Regional Police Service’s tion, water security, the Clean helicopter was enlisted to search Water Act, source water pro- the wooded area and a search and tection, and sustainable mu- rescue helicopter from Trenton nicipal water infrastructure. Rob Snowden Scott Shepperdson Kaitlyn Wood. was also employed in the early The committee was estab- HumanResources School of Business morning hours to find the two Police Foundations lished in 2007. Management Faculty member males. second-year student third-year student, “Yes, it evens it up to the winter “I work hard, so I deserve one. “I like it just as it is.” break. I’d also like to see the The university gets one, so we winter one earlier.” deserve one as well.”

Ted Hamer Margot Murray Cara Bryant Animation 911 Emergency Call Centre General arts and science second-year student program faculty member student “I would definitely like a break. “I’m gonna say no. We (the “I think it would be good to give My program is exhausting in the faculty) don’t stop working and us a break, then it would be second year. I will need a break the students seem to take extra balanced with second semester,” soon.” days before and after breaks to said get their work done. It’s hard to get the material covered.” New guidelines for activity fees will not affect Durham College By Shayna Brown out a student referendum and the of programs. Things that are con- Chronicle Reporter Student Association’s approval. sidered to “enhance” a student’s A provincial government plan Lovisa said the school adminis- education can be charged for. to limit increases in college fees tration will continue to consult the Such extra fees at Durham Col- will have little effect on Durham students and the Student Associa- lege and UOIT include things like College, says Don Lovisa, presi- tion for support on tuition and fee the Athletic Centre and U-pass. dent of the college. increase decisions. But the policy leaves each col- Durham College is going to “We always work with students lege to determine what is consid- “continue to follow the existing when we are talking about a sub- ered a “basic” service and what is Ontario guidelines,” Lovisa said. stantial financial increase.” considered an “enhancement.” Last week the provinc revealed The policy also states that col- Lovisa said that the new pro- a guideline stating that Ontario’s leges will not be able to increase posal is vague and it doesn’t give community colleges will not be how much they charge students enough information, but does not able to increase activity fees by for extra fees for anything that is affect the college and the way it more than 20 per cent a year with- considered to be a “basic” support operates. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 27 28 The Chronicle October 7, 2008

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Battle of the bands with Riot Let your couraging everyone to go out and creativity vote.” Riot The November winner will get more than just exposure on the Riot Radio website—each month flow with Radio’s the winner will get air play on the campus station, an on-air inter- view with a Riot Radio DJ, and an Surfacing artist of opening slot with Hello Beautiful at Johnny B’s in Whitby. We give them By Shayna Brown the month Chronicle Staff the‘ best quality programming we Creativity allows people gives bands can offer mixed to distinguish and express themselves. It also makes the with the best local world we live in a little more talent there is. interesting. 15 minutes It is something that should ’ be encouraged and nurtured, Corey Young say husband and wife Laura of fame and David Schembri, creators “This is a great opportunity for of a new publication called an up-and-coming local band to Surfacing. By Nicki Lamont gain exposure with three respect- Chronicle Staff “We are both creative peo- ed entertainment companies: ple and we saw that there was Johnny B’s, The Riot Radio, and a need to showcase creativ- Durham’s on-campus station Hello Beautiful,” says Kris Dicker- ity,” David said. Which was Riot Radio will be starting its Artist son of Johnny B’s. one the reasons why they de- of the Month contest this month. The event hopes to promote cided to start the paper. Every month, submissions from local bands from Durham Region Surfacing is dedicated local bands in the Durham Region and bring in listeners to Riot Ra- to showcasing the work of will be accepted through the sta- dio. emerging artists in the Dur- tion’s website at www.theriotradio. Past winners of the Artist of ham Region, providing a sam- com. Bands will be asked for either the Month contest include Kessel Myspace addresses with samples ple of the widespread hidden Photo by Khadija King Run, Cure Gravity (formerly Low- talents in the community. of their work or MP3s showcasing er Back Tatti), and Hello Beautiful, “We wanted to create an their songs. who has been featured on Much RIOT RADIO: Tara Dolby relaxing during her show, The opportunity for artists and “The Riot Radio is dedicated to Music. Northern Underground on the Riot Radio station. writers to get their work pub- artists and music fans. This event “The event will definitely draw lished,” David said. is one way to bring both closer to- in some new listeners ad possibly The paper features pho- gether,” says station assistant Carla bring back some old ones,” says Once they’re in, the Riot staff picks winner is showcased on the Riot tography, creative writing, De Felice. “This event is great for assistant station manager, Corey the most promising bands and Radio web site beginning Nov. 3. visual arts, poetry, fine crafts, the Riot Radio to expose the sta- Young. “We give them the best posts them on the site for station “We want to get students more profiles and insights. It is tion more and help artists expand quality programming we can of- listeners and band fans to vote involved in station activities,” says made up of submission from their fan awareness, too.” fer mixed with the best local tal- on. Voting ends on the last of each Riot marketing director Tracy local people and is made for Submissions for the month of ent there is. What more could you month, and the Artist of the Month Hutchinson. “We’re really en- the members of the commu- November end Friday, Oct. 22. want?” nity, bringing them together to enjoy and embrace the world of art. Last month was the re- Wii gamers can now play hockey lease of the first issue. It will be released three times a year, in September, January and patterns to remember when tak- comes up short. Besides the zam- neglected to do so. May. It is distributed though ing a shot, it’s simply a flick of the boni game, there’s only a pond The portions are also a bit various locations including Wii players wrist while holding a button to fire hockey game and mini-rink game skimpy in the mechanics of the restaurants, retailers, cultural a slap shot or wrist shot. and both aren’t anything special. game. venues and public centres. As well, it doesn’t take too long More gameplay issues lie with The sound in NHL 2K9 is just David also said it should be can get a to get used to the game play. The faceoffs, in that they’re terrible. plain bad. In-game sounds are appearing at Durham Col- first few tries are hard, but not too There is almost no explanation on very basic and wouldn’t be out of lege. long afterwards it gets easier. how to win a faceoff in the tutorial place 10 years ago. He said they accept sub- taste of But one of the best portions of or in the instruction book. In most If the annoying commentary missions from people living the game is the zamboni minig- cases it’s just trial and error and is turned off the on ice sounds are in the Durham Region at all ame. usually your opponent ends up amplified. There seems to be only times and there is no dead- The game can be played when with the puck. a few basic sound effects and ev- line. hockey a period is finished in a regular There’s also the in-game cur- ery shot that hits the board or glass All creative work is wel- game. The controlsare simple, sor that’s used to point to another sounds the same. Body checking come and people of the com- hold the Wii remote horizontally player to pass the puck allowing sounds are the same and they’re munity are encouraged to with NHL and use the number two button the option to set up a quick give- a bit muffled too. Also the crowd send in work as they are hop- to rev up the zamboni and the and-go for a breakaway. It’s a great isn’t that accurate, many times ing to receive a lot more sub- number one button to brake and idea and a great way to utilize the they don’t respond to a goal being missions for the next issue, 2K9 reverse. The goal is to clear the ice console’s unique controls. Unfor- scored. which comes out in January. By Andrew Huska in less than two minutes. tunately the cursor is a bit sluggish If this was 2005 the graphics All work is looked over by Chronicle Staff The hard part comes in driving. and will sometimes screw up a po- would be top notch. However it’s his wife Laura, who studied Give it too much gas and the zam- tentially masterful play. 2008, and it’s well known that the at Ryerson University. Not all Hockey starved Nintendo Wii boni will start sliding around the The game also allows players to Wii is capable of far better visuals. submissions can go into the owners finally got something to ice, too little and the ice won’t be play as a classic team like the 1955 The players’ faces are generic un- paper, as space is limited, but munch on when 2K Sport’s NHL cleaned in time. It’s harder than it Montreal Canadiens or the 1963 like Electronic Arts’ NHL games all unused submissions are 2K9 was released in September. seems and most players will only Toronto Maple Leafs. However where almost every face accurate- kept and considered for later While the game has some in- clear about 80 per cent of the ice. instead of playing as Rocket Rich- ly matches the real player. issues. teresting features and the controls However there are no rewards ard or Dave Keon, it’s number nine So in all NHL 2K9 might leave The submission require- are pretty easy it still doesn’t quite for playing the game. Some extra and number 14. a sour feeling in the stomachs ments can be found on page satisfy an avid hockey fan’s appe- features like third jerseys or differ- It seems like it would have of hockey fans everywhere, and 14 of the Surfacing paper or tite. ent game modes for getting a high been simple to add in the names, hopefully it will encourage EA online at surfacingonline. The game’s strengths lie in its score would be nice. because the players have the at- to get in the kitchen and cook up com. pick-up-and-play abilities. There Minigames were a strength of tributes of the real men they por- their own creation for the Ninten- aren’t any complicated button the 2K franchise but this game tray, but the development team do, NHL 2010. 30 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New Kids reunion in Toronto Block are known for their hits from By Jamilah McCarthy the 80’s and 90’s, but the reunion Chronicle Staff concert wasn’t only nostalgic, it was also relevant, and maybe even Old Grown Husbands and Fa- futuristic, as their new album “The thers On the Block may seem like Block”, was produced by some of a more fitting name to some, but today’s hottest producers such as New Kids on the Block proved Timbaland, Ne-Yo, and RedOne. they still have the right stuff at their Songs off the new album such as “ sold out show at the ACC Septem- 2 in the Morning”, “ Dirty Dancing ber 19. “, and the song that brought them Thousands of screaming fans back to the charts “Summertime” showed to the see the uber- suc- can all be heard on the radio along cessful boy band, which originally side today’s most successful pop disbanded in 1994. The crowd for artists. the reunion tour was filled with Some of the guys showed off variety, some who clearly en- their individual talents. Donnie joyed the New Kids the first time Wahlberg proved he could be a around, and some new fans who great host, serving as MC for the were clearly too young to have ex- entire show. Danny Wood im- perienced anything but the 2008 pressed the crowd with his break- incarnation of the group. dancing. Jordan Knight performed British blond bombshell his smash hit “ Give it to You.” Natasha Bedingfield opened the while Joey McIntyre sang his hit show with a 40 minute set sing- “Stay the Same”. Knight kept a low ing her chart topping hits “ Pocket profile, which was probably best Full of Sunshine “, “Love like this”, for the eldest kid on the block. “These Words”, and the crowd fa- The New Kids on the Block vourite, “Unwritten.” have proved that the originals will Her strong vocals proved to be always stand the test of time. easy on the ears for the anxious Photo by Jamilah McCarthy While members of N Sync duke crowd of mostly die-hard NKOTB it out on “Dancing with the Stars”, fans, who couldn’t wait for the REUNION: The New Kids on the Block perform at the ACC for screaming fans. and the Backstreet Boys perform main attraction. NKOTB didn’t in small clubs, The New Kids on disappoint. to sing a few of their oldies, includ- Other well-known hits the on point. When they performed the Block have stormed back with After a video montage of their ing “My Favourite Girl”, and “The group performed were “Hangin’ the ballads “If You Go Away”, and a number one album, and a sold career, the group opened the night Right Stuff”. The crowd immedi- Tough”, “Tonight”, “No More “Please Don’t Go Girl”, the crowd out tour, which is pretty impres- with their current song, the Ne-Yo ately responded to both old and Games”, and “Step by Step”, and ev- sang along to every word. sive for some 30 something’s on written “Single”. They proceeded new songs with equal excitement. ery step of the choreography was Obviously New Kids on the the block. Musician dies at the age of 55 By Melissa Bies Chronicle Staff

Durham Region is mourning the death of one of its most talent- ed and important musicians. Glen Bensley died on Friday, Sept. 19, suddenly at the age of 55. He was known for his musical tal- ent, and hosting “open mic” nights for up-and-coming musicians at varying venues in Durham Region, including the Atria, the Village Inn, the late Velvet Elvis and many oth- ers in Durham Region over the years. Most recently, on Sept. 13, Ben- sley helped put together SHWA- LTZ, an indie music festival held at the Memorial Park bandshell in downtown Oshawa. To commemorate his legacy and pay respects, Bensley’s fellow musicians held an open stage on Sunday, Sept. 21. Musicians of all ages, including local band Cuff the Duke, as well as Bensley’s 11-year- old son. Bensley memorial open stages will continue to take place at Me- morial Park in Oshawa on Sun- days from 1-4 p.m., and has been endorsed by Your Student Asso- ciation at Durham College and UOIT. Musicians of all ages and talents are welcome. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 31 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Weezer rocks Toronto’s ACC set mike, used by Miley Cyrus, By Rachael Coombs Brittany and Phil Collins?” he said. Chronicle Staff “This song’s for you Miley.” They played a few more hits, It was a sea of plaid flannel including the song Silver by Nir- shirts, skinny jeans and thick- vana. rimmed glasses at the Weezer If the concert couldn’t get any concert at the Air Canada Centre better, Cuomo called DeLonge on Sept. 30. onto the stage to sing a duet of the Thousands of people came to Sweater Song. the venue to watch the legend- The crowd broke off into mosh ary nerd-embracing band and left pits and the atmosphere was ener- with smiles of satisfaction. getic. There were two opening acts, Then the drummer, Patrick Tokyo Police Club and Angels and Wilson, spoke of the incident-in- Airwaves. volving Oasis frontman Noel Gal- The Tokyo Police Club danced lagher’s last trip to Toronto where energetically on stage and shout- a fan tackled him onstage. ed out to the crowd, “We are al- “If you feel like doing that, let’s most from Toronto, we’re from go!” he said in a joking manner. Newmarket!” The crowd screamed The concert was entertaining with excitement. throughout but the real spectacle Next was Angels and Airwaves came when the band invited a and they got the crowd going with Toronto orchestra onto the stage the lead singer, Tom DeLonge, to accompany them on the song strutting his stuff across stage Island in the Sun. wearing glasses with green lasers There were instruments from and making shout-outs to the all areas of the world, as Weezer crowd about his love of Toronto. Photo by Rachael Coombs embraced Toronto’s multicultural “We came from San Diego to WEEZER PLAYS ACC: Lead Singer Rivers Cuomo helps his band bring back ways with accordions and Middle one of our favourite cities in North their brand of Nerd-Rock to Canada as Weezer rocks the Air Canada Centre. Eastern instruments. America,” said DeLonge. The concert ended and the Then the wave of marijuana crowd screamed for more. filled the stadium’s air supply, just screaming. dressed in matching white jump- Weezer songs are hits, the ones Buddy Holly echoed through causing people in the crowd to be- The volume started to grow and suits and everyone in the stadium that stood out were Hashpipe, the auditorium and the crowd come more rowdy and amped to grow, and then Weezer entered knew that they were about to wit- Dopenose, the Sweater Song and loved every minute of it.And when participate in something great. Se- the stage. People lost their minds ness something special. Beverly Hills. the lights came on and people curity guards flashed their beams and screamed for joy. They opened with the song My Cuomo then commented on squished through the seemingly of light searching for the culprits. “How you doing Toronto!” said Name is Jonas from the blue album his headpiece. “I am going to put small doorways, everyone had a People were shouting, “Weezer! lead singer Rivers Cuomo. and the crowd sang in unison. on something dorky. Are you grin on their face. Weezer! Weezer!” Or they were The band members were all And while some would say all familiar with the likes of a head- 32 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 33 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Men’s baseball earns split Durham plated six runs in the By Brady Doyle third thanks in part to a Jareth Val- Chronicle Staff lier three-run homer and held off St. Clair’s charge for the 8-6 victory. The Durham Lords men’s base- Lords pitcher Lucas Sharp pitched ball team fell just short of the On- two solid innings to preserve the tario Division pennant, posting a win for James Rowe. 2-2 record on the final weekend After an early-season matchup of the regular season Sept. 27 and with the Saints, Lords coach Sam 28. Dempster commented that de- The Lords split their Sunday spite it being the Saints first sea- doubleheader at the St. Clair son, they are still a good team that Saints, losing 5-2 before bouncing shouldn’t be overlooked. back with an 8-6 victory but the “St. Clair has four or five jr. game-one loss clinched first place champion players, so despite be- for the Saints in their first regular ing a new team they are fielding season of CIBA play. quality players,” said Dempster. By finishing second the Lords A day earlier Durham was missed out on a direct berth into the finals and home-field advan- looking to continue their recent tage. Durham will face off with dominance over the York Lions the Queens Gaels, hosting the first and stay within reach of first place. two games, in a best-of-three CIBA The Lords crushed the Lions 18-0 Ontario semi-final with the win- in a two-game set a week earlier at ner advancing to battle St. Clair in Kinsmen Field but dropped game Windsor. one of the doubleheader at York. With the pennant on the line, The Lords led 4-2 in the fifth inning Durham came painfully short of but collapsed, allowing four runs keeping their first place chances over two innings. Lords pitcher alive. The Lords loaded the bases Julian Daligadu dropped to 2-2 Photo by Brady Doyle in the seventh inning in the first on the year, allowing six runs, four game against St. Clair but hit into earned, through five and a third a game-ending double play and innings of work while striking out HE’S NUMBER ONE: Lords pitcher Gary Rose winds up for a pitch. His 4-0 record is a 5-2 loss. Lords pitcher Shaun four. number one among all Canadian pitchers. Slemko took the loss and dropped Durham was able to bounce to 1-1. back in the second game on the Rose went the distance, allowing Rose was not the only Lords scored. Rob McNab led CIBA On- The Lords were able to bounce strength of yet another great pitch- two hits, and one earned run, while player posting stellar numbers tario with 14 singles and his 18 hits back from the bitter defeat with ing performance by Gary Rose. sitting down six batters. The victo- over the course of the regular placed him third. Tyler Mandzuk an 8-6 win in the back end of the Durham scored two early runs ry capped off a perfect 4-0 season season. Jareth Vallier’s four home narrowly missed the batting title, doubleheader to gain some mo- then used solid pitching and de- for Rose and ties him for the best runs and 18 RBIs was tops in Can- finishing second after hitting .524 mentum heading into the playoffs. fence to squeak out the 2-1 win. pitching record in Canada. ada, as well Jon Thiebaud’s 22 runs for the season. Pre-season win for men Lords golf team By Ryan Joseph does all the right things.” Chronicle Staff Freshman Chris Crowder struggled shooting the ball, scor- Pre-season basketball started ing two points in the first half. “I on a high note for the men’s bas- finishes fourth was just over-shooting the ball,” he ketball team on Sept. 30, as they said. Rowley said he was rusty, but beat the Tyndale Talons 94-63. he worked hard on defence. The Lords dominated the game Rowley had a good chance to from tip-off and jumped out to an look at his entire team as all 11 in invitational 18-4 lead in the first eight minutes. players made the score sheet. They continued their dominant Rowley said the team looked different and nerve-racking for play, cruising to a 43-26 half-time good offensively, but the team Hoping us,” he said, but he was positive lead. In the second half it was needs to work on their basic man- about the upcoming Ontario much of the same as they cruised to-man defence. Colleges Athletic Association to an easy 31-point victory. “We got too complacent on de- for gold provincial championships Lords forward Dave Parks fence after we jumped out to a big With the completion of this played well off the bench and led lead,” he said. “It was only the first tournament, the team was head- the team in scoring with 16 points. game so we can still improve.” next ed to the provincials hosted by Nicholar Brown scored 13 points, Crowder said the team needs St. Lawrence College - Cornwall including eight in the second half. Photo by Ryan Joseph By Amanda Allison College at Upper Canada Golf to work on their help side defence. Chronicle Staff Veterans Evan Browne and fresh- “Everyone is able to guard,” he Club. man Eric Smith had impressive said. “We have the quickest guard “The team needs to stay con- SHOOT IT: Lords’ Adam The Durham Lords golf team games, scoring 12 points each. in the league.” The big men must fident and play the way we are Shett takes a free throw. tied for third at the Niagara Col- Perry Dawe led the Talons with 19 also be trained to play in the post capable of playing,” Chad Bou- lege Invitational, their final tour- points. his strong play. “Pelley is always because they don’t have a centre. dreau, a third-year PGM stu- nament before the provincial Starting guard Tyler Pelley steady defensively,” said head The Lords’ next exhibition game dent, said about provincials. championships on Sept. 30 to ignited the Lords’ defence with coach R. Desmond Rowley. “ He is Oct. 7. Rob Lewis, who shot a 79 Oct.1. at Niagara, said he’ll be focus- Finishing with a final team ing on making the putts under score of 308, the Lords tied pressure at Upper Canada Golf Lords men fight for a tie Humber College at their fourth Club. “Like I always say, drive for tournament of the season. show, putt for dough,” the first- By Andrew Huska George Brown quickly tied the “It was a totally different game James Hoffman, a first-year game at the 11 and 13-minute for us,” he said. “The guys were to- year PGM student said. Chronicle Staff Professional Golf Management Expectations for the team are marks respectively and the game tally pumped.” student, had the lowest person- The Lords men’s soccer team remained tied at the half. Bombino singled out the play high and Tyler Boudreau, who of his veteran Zdravkovski and al score for the Lords, finishing finished at Niagara with an 80, played the George Brown Huskies The deadlock continued un- with a 74. Hoffman said he en- th newcomer Jordan Sutherland. says the Lords can pull it off. to a 3-3 tie in their rematch Sept. til the 80 minute when Zdravk- joyed playing at the Grand Ni- ovski scored his second marker But even the officials and “We will be prepared for a 30 at Toronto’s Lamport Stadium. George Brown coach Lucky agara Golf Course, a links style Leading scorer Nick Zdravk- of the game, but it became 3-3 five big week and I think that if we Boothe saw the difference in Dur- course on which he excels. bring our A-game then there is ovski opened the scoring for the minutes later when the Huskies ham’s play. “I think that the first few Lords in the seventh minute and scored. “George Brown’s coach Lucky no doubt we will leave Upper college tournaments for the Canada Golf Club with a gold only two minutes later Kyle Ryan Coach Stan Bombino had high [Boothe] said we were a totally dif- first-year students it was a little scored to put the Lords up 2-0. praise for his squad. ferent team.” medal.” 34 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 SPORTS NEWS Durham Lords score a win Micucci’s ‘We did passion for soccer not lose Continued from Page 1

“ She’s very smart in the the game’ finishing touch. That’s her specialty. That’s why she’s out By Stephanie Pollard there like a hawk waiting for Chronicle Staff the ball to put it in the net,” he said. Lords fan can find Mic- ucci either to the diagonal left It was a fierce battle for the or right of the opposing goal- Durham Lords women’s soccer ie, waiting for the right pass to team against the Seneca Sting that give Durham that extra goal. ended in stalemate with a one all One of Durham’s accom- draw on Sept. 24. plishments that Micucci has During the first half Durham been a part of was winning was unaccustomed to Seneca’s ag- the bronze medal at Nation- gressive style of playing, which al- als last season. But how does lowed them to dominate ball pos- she prepare for success on session and score during the first the field? 15 minutes. Unlike a lot of athletes The Lords responded with Ka- who stretch and scowl at op- tie Watts scoring one for Durham. Photo by Stephanie Pollard posing team members, Mic- Throughout the rest of the first half ucci has a unique method of the Lords fought hard with Seneca, WOMAN’S SOCCER: A Durham Lords soccer player battle her opponents for the ball. getting herself ready before making sure the ball was far from the game. Durham’s net. Goalkeeper Ashley “I usually goof around a Visser made sure of that. that’s my ball and I’m going to take Although head coach Vaso Vu- lose but we could have challenged lot with the players, that’s my From the beginning Visser was from them and if they get in the janovic was disappointed with the them better. We had an open mid- way of relaxing and loosen- soaring or sliding, clutching the way of me taking that ball, then draw, he was relieved that Durham dle field and we were just looking ing up. I listen to some music ball to her chest and blasting it that’s their fault…I’m going to do did not lose. at how great they were playing. on the bus ride there or in the across the field when she had it. the best I can to get that ball away “ We didn’t lose the game. The They are a great team, but they are change room sometimes and “When they step into my box, from them. ” aim of playing any sport is not to not superstars.” just try to act as though it’s an- other game.” But one rule she does have is that her mother is forbidden to come see her games. “When I was younger, Durham’s streak continues she’d come to the games and if we lost or I have a bad game Women’s I’d always get mad at her. So now she doesn’t come but fastball team she also doesn’t want to see me get injured, but she al- ways calls and wants to know continues what’s happening.” With sup- port from her family, Micucci is confident in her team for its winning the soccer season. “ We have a lot more work streak cut out for ourselves but so far the girls (new players) are doing very well and we’re By Brady Doyle coming together. I think one Chronicle Staff thing we can do is go up from here so I’m excited about the The Durham Lords women’s Ontario Championships this fastball team continued their win- year.” ning streak with a 9-6 victory over In order to break any the St. Clair Saints Sept. 26. sports record, it takes passion Fresh off their CAN-AM cham- and practice. Micucci first pionship effort, the Lords pre- Photo by Brady Doyle started playing soccer when vailed in the high-scoring contest LORDS FASTBALL: Lords pitcher Karie Neddo went the distance in Durham’s 9-6 win she was three or four years to remain undefeated in OCAA vs. St. Clair. old. play and sit atop the standings “ I kept at it because my with a perfect 5-0 record. The Lords batters were able to stop Carolyn Moore went 2-for-3 game win streak over OCAA op- older brother was very good Lords starting pitcher Karie pick up their pitcher with a five- at the plate with two runs scored ponents dating back to the home at it and I wanted to be better Neddo improved her season re- run outburst in the bottom of the and two RBIs. Centre-fielder Erica opener last season. The Lords at- than him.” Growing up with cord to 3-0, overcoming three second inning and traded runs Dewey also posted two hits and tempted to continue the streak brothers, sporting activities first-inning runs to battle for the with St. Clair late before closing scored three times while sister and defend their home field, host- have always been a game complete game victory. Neddo the door for the win at Durham Erin Dewey went 1-for-4 with two ing a doubleheader with the Sen- of choice. Occasionally she allowed six runs while picking up Field. Eight of the Lords starters RBIs. eca Sting Oct. 2. Results were not plays hockey on the side and two strikeouts. recorded at least one hit. Short- The win extended the Lords’ 21- available at press time. she likes snowboarding. She also plays for a Gaelic football team, a combination of soc- cer, basketball and volleyball, First medal for Ridgebacks women’s rowing team called the Durham Emmets. Shumilova, Allison Jukic, Renei finally starting to feel like a team,” The Ridgebacks next competi- Despite other sporting activi- Taylor, Tiffany Hau, Melissa Sobot- said Allison Jukic, a first-year Busi- tion was Head of the Trent on Oct. ties, soccer is Micucci’s true By Amanda Allison ka, Lauren Dares, Allison Cushing ness student. 4, where the team looked to build love. Chronicle Staff and coxswain Valerie Naylor fin- This sentiment was shared by on their success. “It’s my entire life. It means ished three seconds behind the Lauren Dares, a second-year Fo- “We are going to go out there the world to me,” she said The UOIT Ridgebacks women’s second place crew, South Niagara rensic Science student. “As nov- positive and leave it all out on the with a smile. novice eight won the team’s first Rowing Club. ices, no one in our boat had ever water. I hope we make our coaches As calm as Brittany Mic- medal of the year at the Head of “We train so hard and it’s nice been in a regatta before this sea- proud and our school as well,” said ucci is, she is a determined the Welland Five Bridge Classic to see the benefits of all our hard son started, so to win a medal in Melissa MacDonald, a first-year player who is ready to take Regatta on Sept. 27. work. I was very proud of the crew. our second race was really reward- Criminology student. on anyone in anything, espe- Melissa MacDonald, Olga We pulled together nicely, we’re ing,” she said. cially soccer. The Chronicle October 7, 2008 35 SPORTS NEWS Ridgebacks drop York tournament Ridgebacks, however, were shut By Lauren Thomas out 6-0 by the Varsity Blues team. Chronicle Staff The final blow of the weekend The UOIT Ridgebacks men’s would come from the Ryerson hockey team fell victim to a week- Rams who scraped past the Ridge- end of loss at this year’s York Tour- backs in a close 6-4 game. The nament. Ridgebacks maintained the lead The tournament that took place throughout the game with goals over the Sept. 27-28 weekend had by Richard Power, Nathan Spaling, the boys laced up and ready to Tony Rizzi and Jeremy Whelan. skate their way into their first tour- Nonetheless, the Rams managed nament of the year, but their hopes to grab the lead with a late goal were unfortunately short-lived as Photo by Stephanie Pollard in the third period. The Ram’s late they lost both games. goal, along with an empty net goal, IT’S IN THE BOOKS: Forward/mid-fielder Katie Watts drives the ball towards the Their first game of the week- would win them the game. end was against the University of The Ridgebacks are set to Loyalist net when the Lords faced Loyalist on Sept. 26 at Vaso’s. She now holds Toronto. Goaltender Matt Mateja the single-season goal-scoring record in the OCAA after scoring three. square off against the University spent the first two periods in net of Toronto Varsity Blues for their and Josh Sturrock would finish the home opening game on Friday, game off in the third period. The Watts sets goal record Oct. 17. By Stephanie Pollard on Sept. 26. the Central East Region stand- Women serve to a win Chronicle Staff Throughout both games the ings. The Lords have also won Lords were in control, manoeuvr- four of the five OCAA provincial By Stephanie Pollard magic hand but they still managed Forward/mid-fielder Ka- ing the ball to each player closer titles and a bronze medal at the Chronicle Staff to win 25-21. tie Watts of the Durham Lords to the net until they scored. Play- 2007 Canadian Colleges Athletic In the third set Durham re- women’s soccer team broke the ers Katie Watts and Brittany Mic- Association national champion- It was an exhibition game but gained their stride by getting both Ontario Colleges Athletic As- ucci scored goals in both games. ship. it did not stop the Durham Lords spikes and serves on point and sociation’s single season record Katerina Noble scored two goals Head coach Vaso Vujanovic women’s volleyball team from even tapped the ball over the net when she scored three goals and Jennifer Michalicka scored has described Watts as a very beating Fleming College on Sept. to give them the extra points. The against the Loyalist Lancers three goals in the Oct. 1 game. skillful player with outstanding 25. third set ended with Durham win- who they defeated 10-0 on Oct. Goalkeepers Kylie Bracken speed, allowing her to play any Durham was on point during ning 25-16. Head coach Shane Christopher 1 in Belleville. Watts now has 19 and Ashley Visser each guarded forward or middle field position. the first set, landing most of their goals. was optimistic about the opening Durham’s net for a half and re- The Lords faced the Seneca serves and out-spiking Fleming, game and season. The Lords remain undefeated corded their fourth shutout of Sting on Oct. 4, in North York, but making the final score 25-8. “We’re going to be competitive. as they also gained another vic- the season. results were unavailable at press However, during the second We’re young so we still have a lot tory against the Loyalist Lancers Durham is currently first in time. set when the teams switched sides to learn and we still have a lot to Durham seemed to have lost their do.” 36 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 SPORTS NEWS Generals season underway Gens to ers like Steve Yzerman and Joe By Cotey Paterson Sakic, but the player who stands retire Chronicle Staff out most in his mind is Patrick O’Sullivan of the Los Angeles The Oshawa Generals are off Kings, who Tavares remembers Orr’s to a good start this season despite watching play for the Mississauga the loss of their first game against Ice Dogs. the Sudbury Wolves 7-4. John Ta- “His talent and skill level was jersey vares, the team captain and star something that always attracted player, continues to carry the team me and what I loved about him with confidence as a first-round was the things he could do with a draft pick. puck,” said Tavares. Number The Gens have played four The other four goals for the games so far this season, winning Generals were scored by Kory half of them. They won two games Nagy, Andy Andreoff, Nick Espos- retired against the Niagara IceDogs on to and Robert Kousel, while Calvin Sept. 25 and 26 and lost to the Ot- de Haan and Alexander Dene- tawa 67’s on Sept. 28. The team zhkin got two assists each. Drew has upcoming games on Oct. 3, 4, Schiestel, Michael MacIsaac, Matt Nov. 27 5 and 8. Piva and Andre Merrett scored for In an energetic third period, Niagara. By Matt Bird Chronicle Staff the Generals managed to overtake Denezhkin is new to the Gen- the Niagara IceDogs and win their erals this year, and new to Canada. first home game of the season 6-4. He’s originally from Moscow. Star hockey player and About 4,200 fans attended the “He played in the USHL last Hall of Fame member Bobby game on Sept. 26 at the General year in Des Moines, Iowa so he’s Orr will face a new honour in Motors Centre in Oshawa. kind of been assimilated into November – the retirement After trailing the Dogs 3-1 in the North American culture,” said De- of his old Oshawa Generals first period and 4-2 in the second, piero. “He’s a hard-nosed kid who jersey number. the Generals fought back, adding plays strong and I think he’ll be Orr will participate in a four goals in the final period to just fine.” Nov. 27 ceremony at the Gen- take the game. Denezhkin struggles with Eng- eral Motors Centre that will Tavares contributed two goals Photo by Cotey Paterson lish, but definitely shows his love see his old No. 2 jersey raised and one assist, giving him nine for the game regardless of where to the rafters in commemo- points in the first three games of GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE: Generals goaltender Daryl it’s played. Though he admits there ration of his four years spent the season and ten points in the Borden has been solid between the pipes in the early are differences between Russian with Oshawa in the 1960s. Orr will be joined by family first four. In his first three OHL going this season, continuing last year’s success. and Canadian hockey. seasons, Tavares racked up 157 “Here there’s more speed,” he and friends for the ceremony, goals and totalled 329 points. Two said. “It’s more physical.” taking place before the Gen- But Tavares takes it all in stride, According to Tavares, love for years ago he beat Wayne Gretzky’s As for the rest of the season, De- erals face the Peterborough saying he tries to lead the team the game is the most important record for most goals scored by a piero is confident in his team and Petes. by example, taking one game at a thing. 16-year-old. expects to make the playoffs. Orr played as a defence- time. “I’ve loved hockey since I was “He’s an elite level player,” said “It’s important we take care of man for the Boston Bruins “I think the pressure of compe- three years old,” he said. “I used Chris Depiero, head coach and our little things game by game and and Chicago Blackhawks be- tition is at a new level, and being to watch the games with my father general manager of the Oshawa let the bigger picture take care of fore retiring in 1979. He was a veteran now I kind of learned – and that’s why I love getting up Generals. “He’s certainly a player itself,” he said. “I feel very good inducted into the Hockey how to handle those types of situ- every day to do the same routine who can provide a lot of offence about our group – we’ve got a lot of Hall of Fame that same year, ations,” said Tavares. “I just go out of working out and having a prac- for us and there’s an expectation good players here so we’ll see how the youngest player ever to every day and have fun, work hard tice.” for a guy like him to contribute an- it plays out.” receive the privilege at 31. and do my thing.” Tavares grew up idolizing play- other win.” Men’s soccer shut out at home UOIT

By Andrew Huska Chronicle Staff ready A disappointing 2-0 loss to the George Brown Huskies Sept. 26 at Vaso’s Field pushed the Lords to hit men’s soccer team down into sec- ond place in the Central East. “We came out as flat as a door- nail,” said coach Stan Bombino. the ice After the loss Durham dropped to 4-3-0 in conference play and 5-3-0 overall and the Huskies were By Lauren Thomas able to take hold of first place in Chronicle Staff the Central East. George Brown attacked early The UOIT Ridgebacks and often and Lords’ goalie An- men’s hockey team is set to drew MacLeod was forced to start off the home season’s make several huge saves to keep game excitement against the Durham in the game. Photo by Andrew Huska University of Toronto Varsity George Brown’s offence caused Blues. frustration in the Lords’ ranks, VASO’S FIELD: Men’s soccer coach Stan Bombino tries to rally his players back from The game will take place when the Huskies’ Nikola Miloso- a 1-0 deficit at halftime against George Brown but they ultimately fell 2-0 Sept. 26. on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., vic scored at the 32-minute mark, at the Campus Ice Centre. MacLeod and Bombino both the ball into the net for a third time ham most shots sailed high and as I’m concerned, than Seneca, The two teams met only started to give their team some vo- but the goal was disallowed as the wide of the Huskies’ net. a stronger team,” said Bombino. once last season and the game cal persuasion. referee ruled George Brown was After the game Bombino sat his “They’ve got some exceptional resulted in a disappointing Bombino yelled that Durham offside. players down on the bench and players, especially number 18.” 3-1 loss for the Ridgebacks. was watching them, but Durham’s Durham tried to generate some berated his team for their poor ef- But he didn’t make any apolo- The Blue Crew will be on play didn’t improve throughout offence when they took Jordan fort. He talked about Durham be- gies for his team’s play. hand to not only cheer the the rest of the game and George Reeve out of the game and brought ing beaten by smaller players with “We only played 15 minutes,” boys on but also sell T-shirts Brown went up 2-0 after 55 min- in Blair Darlington. The personnel bigger hearts. he said. “We hemmed them for to any interested Ridgeback utes when Noel Ellerton’s shot change didn’t generate any goals However Bombino didn’t doubt 15 minutes in their end, but other fans. Blue Crew shirts are $10 went high up and beat MacLeod. but the Lords managed to get a lot the skill of the Huskies. than that we were just totally flat, and provide fans with a dis- The Huskies thought they had of chances. Unfortunately for Dur- “They’re a better team, as far no excuses.” counted admission of $2. reason to celebrate when they put The Chronicle October 7, 2008 37 SPORTS NEWS NHL season expectations his chances with Dallas, praising tough decision for him to go to an- The Maple Leafs will be playing sial power forward Todd Bertuzzi. the addition of aggressive forward other team.” for the first time without their leg- The Flames lost considerable of- Preview for Sean Avery. Proteau lists Montreal as endary captain of the past decade fence in forwards Kristian Huse- “I like Dallas this year. They’ve Canada’s most balanced and tal- in Mats Sundin. Toronto is said to lius and Alex Tanguay, longtime got a well balanced team and that ented team, with Calgary second, be in a rebuilding year yet threw defensive forward Stephane Yelle upcoming would make a difference for them followed by Edmonton, Ottawa, out big contracts to the relatively and backup goaltender Curtis Jo- in the playoffs.” Vancouver and Toronto. But for unknown Jeff Finger and Niklas seph. Proteau said Chicago and Ed- the Canadian team with the best Hagman while buying out the Vancouver’s playoff days look season monton are the teams that could chance at winning the Stanley Cup popular but declining Darcy Tuck- to be well behind them after losing make the biggest improvements Proteau changes course and goes er, losing Andrew Raycroft to free team captain Markus Naslund and By Thomas Cranston over the past year. And Atlanta with Calgary because of a grittier agency and trading error-prone Brendan Morrison to free agency, Chronicle Staff and Toronto were the two he said roster and more goaltending expe- Bryan McCabe to Florida. another team leader Trevor Lin- could be in for the biggest fall. rience in Kiprusoff over Montreal’s Ottawa didn’t do anything over den to retirement and only replac- The majority of Canadians des- “The Leafs have to gauge what Carey Price. the summer to replace lost offence, ing them with the wildly inconsis- perately wait for the start of Octo- kind of talent they have, especially Proteau believes Ottawa will losing assistant captain Wade tent Pavol Demitra. ber because that’s when the NHL at forward. I think defensively, fall mainly because of weak goal- Redden to free agency and trading Meanwhile, Proteau said the begins. they are actually pretty okay with tending and losing key personnel away Andrej Meszaros, while only Leafs have a great chance at land- But it’s going to be a long sea- Toskala, and their defence is pretty like defenceman Andrej Meszaros adding leadership in defensive ing the first overall pick, which son for the Toronto Maple Leafs deep. In terms of forwards, they and Wade Redden and not replac- specialist Jason Smith. means a shot at either Victor Hed- and not because they will be play- have all kinds of third and fourth ing them with equal talent. Montreal added more of the man or John Tavares. ing late into June when the Stanley liners, they’re not going to be scor- “They are still a one-line for- same offensively gifted but soft “I think the Leafs will be better Cup finals begin, according to the ing many goals despite what we’ve ward team, without people evolv- forwards they have in Alex Tan- than some people imagine but Hockey News columnist/writer been seeing in the pre-season but ing they will be the same Heat- guay and Robert Lang while losing they’re still going to be bad. I think Adam Proteau. that’s why it’s the pre-season.” ley, Spezza, Alfredsson that they the inconsistent and often healthy the temptation will be too great for The Detroit Red Wings are pre- The chance of seeing Mats showed last year after a hot start. scratch last year, Michael Ryder to them to not take Tavares, a home- dicted by many NHL “experts” to Sundin wear a Maple Leafs jersey They are basically a .500, sub-.500 Boston, and the underappreciated town kid. be the top team in the NHL once again looks pretty slim, according team.” defenceman in Mark Streit to free Defence will have a pretty solid again. Proteau is no different, to Proteau. Montreal added two offensive agency. component with Luke Schenn agreeing Detroit is the best team “The longer it goes, obviously regular season performers in Alex Edmonton changed its roster so if you want to build with an coming out of the West and Phila- the less I think he’ll come back. But Tanguay and Robert Lang but both drastically, adding forward Erik impact player at every position, delphia in the East. if he does come back, it’ll prob- have reputations as being soft and Cole and offensive defenceman you’ll probably want to go up to The debate over which team ably be with Toronto. I think he’s poor playoff performers. Lubomir Visnovsky while losing forward.” will win the Stanley Cup, however, waiting to see how well that team Proteau said Montreal has a the underachieving Joni Pitkanen, The NHL season opened Oct. 4 is another story. does out of the gate because he’s good chance of being the number Jarrett Stoll and Matt Greene. overseas with the Pittsburgh Pen- The Score Forecaster, an annu- very loyal here and I think he un- one team in the East, maybe even Calgary also changed its lineup guins taking on the Ottawa Sena- al hockey magazine, picks the Red derstands the optics of him being first overall, but when could strug- in a big way, adding small but tal- tors in Stockholm and two games Wings to repeat as Stanley Cup in a Montreal Canadiens jersey or gle in the playoffs because they ented forward Mike Cammalleri in Prague between the New York champion but Proteau is taking New York Rangers, so it’ll be a very barely got past Boston last year. and adding baggage in controver- Rangers and Tampa Bay Lighting. Men’s golf Tennis teams lose finale team wins UOIT men’s tennis bronze By Amanda Allison team comes up short Chronicle Staff The Durham Lords golf team scored triple bronze medals at the Ontario Col- on the court leges Athletic Association provincial championship on Oct. 1. bounds, the Varsity Blues player Finishing the second By Thomas Cranston called for a referee after disagree- round with a team total of Chronicle Staff ing with the call. 302, the Lords fought from Soldera said the ball was out behind to win a bronze med- The Ridgebacks men’s team and Ridgebacks assistant coach al in the team competition. concluded their tennis season Kane Easter and a few Toronto In individual play, Lords Sept. 27 on the road in London players agreed but Soldera’s oppo- players Rob Lewis and James against the Western Mustangs. nent wouldn’t let it go. Hoffman, along with students The men fell 6-1 to Western but When asked the score later in from Humber College and St. earned points for the third straight the match, Soldera said he was Clair College, finished in a game. trailing and that he was taking en- four-way tie for third place, Andrew Brown beat his Mus- gineering in school so he should each with a two-day total of tangs opponent 6-2, 6-7, 7-1 to give know, the Toronto player yelled 149. UOIT their only points on the day. that he didn’t care what Soldera Humber College finished The men hosted the University was taking in school. first in team play, their third of Toronto the previous day at the It was an intense match that consecutive provincial gold Tennis Centre in their final home could’ve gone either way but Sol- medal. game on the year, losing 6-1 over- dera pulled through in the end, The third place finish is all. giving out a scream of relief after Durham’s seventh provincial The story of the day was Nick winning match point. medal in eight years, and 11th Soldera, highlighting the men’s af- His Toronto opponent again overall team medal. ternoon by beating his U of T Var- wasn’t amused though. He took Up next for the Lords is the sity Blues opponent 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. a shot at the Ridgebacks saying Canadian Colleges Athletic Soldera started slowly and was it didn’t matter because his team Association national cham- trailing early but grew as the match had won all the other games on pionships on Oct. 13 to 17. went on. the day. Holland College in Charlotte- Tempers flared near the end The men ended their season town, Prince Edward Island when Soldera captured the lead without a win. will host the championship at and never looked back. But they competed hard in ev- Foxmeadow Golf and Coun- Playing against one of Toronto’s ery match and should improve try Club. best players, Soldera kept his cool Photo by Thomas Cranston next year. Last year, the Lords fin- while his opponent was spiraling “Both (the men’s and women’s) ished in sixth place at nation- out of control, complaining about MEN’S TENNIS: Nick Solderon waits patiently to teams are on a learning curve but als, and look to improve their boundaries and the score as the are improving slowly but surely,” return a serve in a game against the standing this season. match drew to a close. Easter said. University of Toronto. The team lost the game 6-1. After a ball just trickled out of 38 The Chronicle October 7, 2008 SPORTS NEWS Dodgeball tournament on campus By Josh Dillon Dodgeball tournament. Chronicle Staff This Friday starting at noon and ending at 5 p.m. teams of “If you can dodge a wrench eight will be flinging foam balls you can dodge a ball” at each other for fun and brag- Although your training ging rights. might not be as intense as the The sign up fee is $5 per per- Average Joe’s practice from the son. Also The SA will be accept- film Dodgeball you still better ing food donations during and Photo by Thomas Cranston be prepared for the campus after the tournament for their yearly food drive. SERVE!: UOIT women’s tennis player Katie Proctor returns a serve in a Sept. 26 game against the University of Toronto. The team lost 7-0 in both games. Campus radio UOIT women’s tennis looking for host individual must have a gift of gab loses final home games By Krystin Spittal and a loud voice, according to Riot Chronicle Staff Radio. No experience is required, but home game of the year against To- defending champion U of T Var- there is an application process. By Thomas Cranston ronto on Sept. 26 and went on the sity Blues and Western Mustangs. The campus radio station is on The individual should also Chronicle Staff road to play Western the next day. While the women’s team played the hunt for an individual to host have some basic knowledge of The women had a similar result well, they couldn’t challenge West- sporting events for the school. the sporting events that he or she The UOIT Ridgebacks wom- in both matches, losing 7-0 each ern, which improved to 4-1 on the To become a play-by-play an- wishes to cover. en’s tennis team played their final time against the four-time OUA season with the win. nouncer for the Riot Radio, the The Chronicle October 7, 2008 39 40 The Chronicle October 7, 2008