VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 17 APRIL 15, 2014 Reel Music hits a high note Raechel Bonomo local bands rocked the stage for The Chronicle indie night while across town rhymes were spit at the hip- he annual Reel Mu- hip show. The concert, includ- sic Festival rocked the ing bookings, sponsorship and Tstage earlier this month ticket sales, was organized by at Durham College and with the second-year students. larger events came even bigger “The festival prepares and success. shows us what we want to The Reel Music Festival do,” said second-year student, LV DQ HYHQW SXW RQ E\ WKH ¿UVW Graeham Barker. and second year Music Busi- The students say the festival ness Management students at is a growing experience as indi- Durham College. The theme of viduals. this year’s event was ‘Get Reel’, “We get to know who we ZKLFK H[HPSOL¿HG WKH LGHD RI are,” added Karly Mohamid music in the real world. also in her second year of the The festival is in its 14th year program. and has grown to encompass The second-year students several aspects and genres of are also split into groups men- music. Under the wing of pro- tored by Sutherland. fessors Marni Thornton and Funding was critical for Tony Sutherland, the event the event’s success. Students went on without a hitch. were given $1,500 to start and There were three primary acquired additional funding events over a four-day period: Raechel Bonomo through sponsorships and tick- Prescription 2 Rock, Songs Re- et sales. This money was used vealed and multiple concerts 7:,671·6+287 Local band Brave Bohemia rocks out in downtown Oshawa. for prizes, decorations and oth- that wrapped up the event. er expenses. Prescription 2 Rock involved “We look at the capacity of four conferences given by in- year. get everything done for the think about what they would the venues, how we’ve done in dustry professionals, each con- First year students also or- events.” said Tori Simmons- go through from the time they the past and how much money ference focusing on a different ganized a song writing compe- 0F&UHDD¿UVW\HDUVWXGHQW leave their house to the time we think we can generate based genre of music. First year stu- tition called Songs Revealed. Thornton ensured through- they leave the event, what are on publicity,” said Sutherland. dents were responsible for se- Lauren Toyota, Much Music RXWWKH\HDUWKDWWKH¿UVW\HDU they going to experience? That Sponsors included local curing the speakers including VJ and graduate of the MBM students were on the right track to me is a good method to make radio station 94.9 The Rock, host Dave Russell, guitarist for program, hosted the event. The in regards to the planning. sure you catch everything.” Smokes Poutinerie, The Keg, the Guess Who (1993-2000) students had the responsibility “I make sure that they are The festival concluded with Monster Aesthetics and TD and organizing the event. The of going through the submis- thinking critically,” she said. a two-day concert held at dif- Canada Trust. According to genres were rock, metal, hip- sions and choosing competi- “One of the things I often say ferent venues throughout Os- Sutherland, each year the stu- hop and R ‘n’ B, and country. tors who had the opportunity to them is to think of the event hawa. Similar to Prescription dents plan to make the event Thornton said there was a to perform original songs live IURP VWDUW WR ¿QLVK IURP WKH 2 Rock, each show celebrated “bigger and better”. This year 10-15 per cent increase in at- in front of the judges. point of view of different stake- different genres of music. On more bands played and overall tendance compared to last “We all work as a class to holders. So if you were a guest, Friday night at Wasted Space, attendance was higher. SA results produce fresh crop of faces

Emily Saxby SA President Ryan LePage, a day of the count. The Chronicle third-year Criminology and “The count is done. You won Justice student at UOIT. by a long shot,” LePage said A host of fresh faces were LePage ran against three one text-message read from a welcomed to the 2014-15 Stu- other candidates and won with vote-counter before the SA’s dent Association boards on 43 per cent of the votes. press release was posted. March 28 after three days of 7KH XQRI¿FLDO UHVXOWV DUH “I went to bed Thursday elections on campus. on the SA’s website. Votes are night and I was unsure,” LeP- Returning SA members QRWRI¿FLDOXQWLO$SULOZKHQ age said. “I didn’t know I’d win sealed only two out of the 13 po- the current SA board members E\VXFKDVLJQL¿FDQWPDUJLQ´ sitions available on the boards. hold a meeting to approve the According to LePage, he got Out of the 10 board member results. Approval is based on almost 300 votes from the poll- positions, four were elected and tidying up campaign mate- ing station set up at UOIT’s six were uncontested. Unchal- rial and submitting an accurate downtown campus where he lenged positions are granted to campaign expense report. attends classes, which accounts the single candidate who ran. Even though results are un- for approximately one-third of All three executive member po- RI¿FLDO WKDW GLGQ¶W PDWWHU WR the ballots cast in his favour. Emily Saxby sitions were elected, which in- LePage’s friends and support- LePage ran his campaign clude the president, vice-presi- ers who blew up his phone with with a slate called Students 6$785161(:3$*(Ryan LePage, third-year Criminol- dent of college affairs and vice- congratulatory messages while Unite that had 10 other ogy and Justice major at UOIT, hopes to unite students as president of university affairs. he was working his shift at the the new president of the Student Association. Among the newcomers is Real Canadian Superstore the See Newcomers, page 3 2 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus DC alumni share wisdom with students in the pit Jenny Gordon ILLUSTRIOUS ALUMNI: From left, Russ Montague, CEO of Shirt Punch; Don Lovisa, president of Durham College; and Ian Ball, president of McEwen Mining. Jenny Gordon gram; it is now three. The Chronicle His business, Shirt Punch, is panding the company’s gold “When I started at Durham unsure of his career. based on pop culture and has mine in Mexico. College I was two points from “I was your typical, fade into Life is full of surprises, and been on the rise since 2011. The key ingredient, they being on academic probation,” the background guy,” he said. when they come, hold on for a His shirts have geeky logos. agreed, was taking what they Ball said. “It was the tough love For Ball, he was inspired by ride. That was the message from Some are of Star Wars, Star knew and being passionate that led me to mature.” his classmates. two Durham College alumni on Trek, and Doctor Who. His about it. Montague said the L-wing “(A classmate) was always April 3 during a session called company also hopes to start a “Everything I learned here was his sanctuary, like it is now curious. He always had these “Alumni in the Pit” sponsored new toy line, he said. is the basis for what I do now,” for most artistic students. questions, and he always talked by the Marketing and Adver- Ian Ball was in the Market- said Montague. “Going through the pro- to the teacher after,” he said. tising programs. ing program until 2002 and Ball explained to the stu- gram, it lets you touch a little Not only the teachers, but his Russ Montague and Ian Ball continued at Ryerson Universi- dents that he never sent Gold bit of everything,” he said. peers also motivated him to are both CEOs of their compa- ty where he graduated in 2004. Corp.’s CEO a resume at the “With a little bit of knowl- success. nies and have made it big. These days, he is president time he was applying. edge, you’re actually fearless,” Ball and Montague both Montague attended Dur- of McEwen Mining Inc.– a po- He kept in contact with he added. have contributed to the Dur- ham’s Advertising program sition he has held for the past the CEO as much as he could Montague was the student ham Region community to help when it was still a two-year pro- year – and is planning on ex- through email instead. who didn’t have a plan, and was students. LGBTQ violence

Karen a victim of a homophobic Edwards attack in 2009 for being in- The Chronicle volved with her high school’s Gay-Straight Alliance. A documentary and study Wright was attacked from by a UOIT professor who also behind and kicked to the works as a hate crime expert ground by three people wear- with Egale Canada has re- ing masks. vealed that 64 per cent of “I was so scared. I didn’t LGBTQ students feel unsafe tell anyone, when I went to at school. the hospital I told them I Barbara Perry, associate fell,” says Wright. “I didn’t Emma Nicholls dean of Social Sciences and even tell my parents.” Humanities at UOIT, teaches Chair of Durham College’s POLLING STATIONS: Domenika Zdravkovska (left) and Caroline Alman work the LQWKH¿HOGRIGLYHUVLW\ Pride committee, Mikki polling station near the gym. She was inspired when she Decker, says she has trouble found this was the only cat- understanding arguments egory of hate crime in which about the LGBT community statistics were going up, not stemming from religious SA voter turnout higher down. backgrounds. Pride Durham president, “The struggle that I have voted in total. didates. Mike May says without the with these arguments is that I Emma Nicholls “I voted for Mina,” Valledor “I didn’t really know this police-reported hate crimes, can hear the exact same thing The Chronicle said. “He was the only one who was going on,” she said, add- the LGBTQ community will from every single person approached me and told me his ing that she only learned about not get the proper attention that’s from a highly Christian Voter turnout for the recent views.” it through a job posting for the that is needed. background or from a back- Student Association election Mina Elseify was one of polling stations. In Durham Region, or- ground that doesn’t believe was higher than in previous four candidates running for SA 6\GQH\ 3DVKND D ¿UVW \HDU ganizations exist to support in gay marriage or gay rights, years, with many students cast- president. General Arts and Science stu- victims of hate crimes. Pride and it’s the same argument, LQJWKHLUEDOORWVRQWKH¿UVWGD\ Michael Lisinski, a UOIT dent at Durham College, cast Durham, PFLAG (Parents, the same words,” says Deck- There were nine polling sta- Communications student, was her vote in the UA Atrium on Friends of Lesbians and er. tions across the North Oshawa at the North Oshawa campus the last day, but she said it’s Gays) and Pride Line are ex- Lindsey Guthrie and campus as well as at the learn- on Thursday to cast his vote, al- only because she saw the post- amples. Deanna Rose, a gay couple ing sites in Pickering, Whitby though he attends school at the ers as she walked to class. May says it is important and DC students, say the and downtown Oshawa. downtown Oshawa campus. Caroline Alman, a second for people to report hate school is a safe gay-friendly “The last day is usually sup- He believes it’s important for year Business Commerce stu- crimes to the police. place. Both say there should posed to be much slower,” said all students to vote, and would dent at UOIT, thinks the voter “Without the statistics, be more advertising about Shanice Valledor, a second year “like to see more co-operation” turnout was better in the uni- WKHUH LVQ¶W WKH MXVWL¿FDWLRQ the LGBT centre. Guthrie Business Commerce student among the individuals elected. versity area because it was for the funding to cope with says if it was not for accom- working at a polling station. “I was really impressed with busier than other areas of the it,” says May. panying her friend to the “It’s pretty busy now.” how positive the campaigns school. Perry is also the education Simcoe Building one day she In total, 2,006 students from were,” Lisinski said, adding he “A lot of people campaign at director of PFLAG Durham would have never heard of Durham College and UOIT vot- thought it would be easy to get UA,” she said. “So many people Region and works with Egale the centre or pride commit- ed over the three-day period, into a heated situation. are there.” Canada, an organization that tee. which represents approximate- Domenika Zdravkovska, Zdravkovska thought it was defends the rights of LGBTQ “I’m totally OK if people ly 11 per cent of the entire full- D ¿UVW \HDU *HQHUDO $UWV DQG important for all students to people. don’t accept it or are not OK time student body at all learn- Science student at Durham vote, adding it’s “better for the Durham College student, with it. That being said, it’s ing sites. College, didn’t see much cam- students to have a choice of Jessica Wright, says she was changing,” says Decker. Last year, 1,797 students paigning from the hopeful can- who represents them.” Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 3 Is Whitby campus connected? Derek Dolstra between campuses. The Chronicle “It’s critical to get the SA in here. People are paying A recent survey of 20 stu- their fees and deserve to get dents from the Whitby campus their dollars worth,” said Dar- revealed 17 of them felt discon- rin Caron, dean of the Whitby nected from the main campus. campus. Two of the three students who One of the bigger changes said they felt no disconnect FRPLQJLVWKHH[SDQVLRQRIWKH weren’t aware there was an Os- gym. Caron says he spoke with hawa campus. students about what they want- Until this year the Whitby ed and has been making plans campus was primarily a trades with the director of athletics. school and heavily male domi- The students have a com- nated. PRQDUHD¿OOHGZLWKWDEOHVWKDW Some programs such as can be used for events and the 2I¿FH $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ ZHUH school also has the ability to li- moved to Whitby after students cense it. DWWHQGHG2VKDZDIRUWKHLU¿UVW “I’d like to create a steady year. schedule of events, something “I feel very out of place be- like every third Thursday of the cause it’s all guys and trades. month we could have a musi- I’m not sure why they decided cian or comedian come in,” said to move this program when it’s Derek Dolstra Caron. so different from other pro- The school is looking at grams here,” said Melissa Mc- WHITBY CAMPUS: Some students at the Whitby campus feel disconnected. plans for a dorm on the last 'RZHOO DQ 2I¿FH $GPLQLVWUD- piece of open land available. tion student. prepared and wasted a semes- “We have to pay for the dif- “I think the utilities at the Caron also said a representa- Other students feel the ter,” said Amy Zikic. ferent services at the Oshawa north campus are so different. WLYHIURP0HWUROLQ[WROGKLPLW school wasn’t ready for the pro- “I do feel some connection campus like the gym and day- The gym here is small and seat- is possible a larger hub could be gram to be moved. when I need help. I can go in to care but they are too hard to get ing is too,” said Joshua LeB- placed right behind the school. “When we were transferred speak to someone. I think they to,” said Sylvia Ratchford, an lanc, a Welding Techniques “I don’t know if disconnect for third semester we didn’t VWDUWHGWR¿[LWQRZDQGHYHU\- Electrical Technician student. student. is the right term but I want to have proper chairs and soft- thing is running smoothly,” It’s a complaint shared by The Whitby campus is start- enhance student life here,” said ware. We felt like they weren’t said Zikic. several students. ing to work on bridging the gap Caron. SA newcomers Continued from Page 1 vice-president of university affairs position. members and ran under the Khan, a third-year Elec- banner of “Advocacy, Ac- trical Engineering student at countability and Autonomy.” UOIT ran on another slate Slates were banned from called Team Change with SA elections for the past few four other candidates under years, barring candidates the banner of “Transparency, from running under the Accountability, Productivity same platform and sharing and Change.” volunteers, but election regu- “All the platforms sound- lations changed this year to ed really similar to me,” Khan reincorporate the campaign said. “The reason I joined one Connor Pringle strategy. is because I felt that I had to Students Unite was the compete.” POSTAGE INCREASE: Postage will now cost 85 cents for a booklet or coil. largest slate in this year’s Baker Baha is another elections that included Ash- member of Students Unite ley Bennet who is the return- who would have been return- ing vice-president of college ing to the board, but lost in DC/UOIT goes electronic affairs. the elections to newcomer Bennet is a second-year Ramez Zarifa who was part booklet or coil of stamps. weight. Advanced Law Clerk student of Team Change. Both Baha Connor Pringle The college does get a dis- 7KHLQFUHDVHZLOOFRVWDQH[- at Durham College. She was and Baarbe, along with other The Chronicle count of 10 cents on postage tra $1,200 to $1,800 per month, appointed to the board at previous SA members, will with being a postal meter, but from an average of $15,500 per the beginning of last year, take the newcomers through Durham College and UOIT even with that it will still pay 75 month on a 10-month basis. and although her position transitional training in the will be going electronic, due to cents . The cost includes both UOIT ZHQWXQFKDOOHQJHGH[HFXWLYH last week of April, Khan said. the recent postage increase by According to Canada Post, and DC, according to Chasse. members without opposition It’s been a challenging year Canada Post. any oversize mail on a postal She said the average is high still must be elected by a yes in terms of the relationship According to the college’s meter will now cost $1.15. because in February all offer or no vote. between the SA and students manager of facility services, Su- According to Chasse, about letters and T4 slips for staff go In an e-mail, Bennet said of Durham College and UOIT zanne Chasse, both institutions 18,000 pieces of mail are pro- out, and in June, second and she thought running as a as well as both institutions, will go electronic to help keep cessed at the college and uni- third year students get all their slate was effective and the but the new crop of members costs down. versity on a monthly basis. LQIRUPDWLRQIRUQH[WVHPHVWHU YRWHVUHÀHFWHGWKDWVXFFHVV hope to turn that around. “As an institution we really “That can go from anywhere She said about 8,000 offer Two members of Students Whether they campaigned have to look at different ways between 32 cents for what we letters went out for each school 8QLWHORVWWKUHHZRQDQG¿YH on the same slate or not, each for communicating with our call ad mail, which is like a LQWKH¿UVWZHHNRI)HEUXDU\ were granted positions for member stands for more students and with everybody postcard, and up to items that “In the month of February running unopposed. transparency and account- we do send mailings to,” Chasse cost $4 or $5 depending on 40,000 pieces of mail were “You can’t win every single ability. said. “We need to sit down and how heavy they are and how processed,” Chasse said. election,” LePage said of his Khan said his relationship say how can we effectively com- much they weigh,” Chasse said. April and May are the lowest other slate teammate, Jer- with the other winners is re- municate to people without us- She says something like a mail out dates because, accord- emy Baarbe, who would have ally good. ing the postage.” view book (a book published ing to Chasse, there are no big been a returning SA member “I’ve spoken to all of them. On March 31 Canada Post by the college and univer- mail-outs to students. but lost by 25 votes to new- We’re looking forward to raised postage prices up to $1 sity outlining their programs) She said the college and uni- comer Sameer Khan for the working together,” he said. from 63 cents for single stamps ZRXOGEHPRUHH[SHQVLYHWKDQ YHUVLW\ DUH GH¿QLWHO\ WU\LQJ WR and 63 cents to 85 cents for a someone’s paystub because of save money. 4 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 TO CONTACT US

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ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle April 15, 2014 5 OPINION Gluten free The truth of distracted living won’t driving today According to the OPP, dis- tracted driving is a factor in 30-50 per cent of collisions Brittany in Ontario and can result in ¿QHV UDQJLQJ IURP  WR Rout wreck your life  DQG FRXOG UHVXOW LQ license suspensions and even jail time. are similarly hooked on their ,Q2QWDULRRI¿FLDOO\ cellphones. Amy banned the use of hand-held ,QFUHDVLQJ ¿QHV DQG FUH- No matter if it’s gluten-free, or anything that devices while driving, and ating distracted driving cam- Bridges ‘gives your life a little difficulty down the road, it ¿YH \HDUV ODWHU SHRSOH DUH paigns will assist in lowering doesn’t mean your life is over. It just means you still committing the offence the rate of distracted drivers, have to find another way of living. on a regular basis. but will never demolish the Being gluten-free doesn’t People today have become act completely. Just as many control my life and it doesn’t so dependent on their mobile individuals are unable to have to control yours either. ’ devices that they just can’t quit addictive habits, many The week before my wed- put them down. People text people will remain unable of ding day was stressful enough, cause there is nothing here I am still switching out my tooth- all the time. Unfortunately, putting down their phone. but my body decided it had can eat without dying except paste and makeup for gluten the act of texting requires On the bright side, phone enough and a bagel did me in. for macaroons and nachos. free alternatives. individuals to divert their at- manufacturers are creating I broke out in hives and Restaurants are starting to Being gluten free has taught tention from activities that many different features for couldn’t breathe. have gluten free options. Last me to be determined and to require no distractions, such smartphones that promote The doctors came in after \HDU ZDV WKH ¿UVW \HDU , ZDV ¿QGRWKHUVROXWLRQV as driving, and this is dan- hands-free use and will aid my body calmed down and told able to have a birthday cake in Those moments of triumph gerous not to mention illegal. in the decrease of distracted me that I was allergic to glu- two years. DQG ¿QGLQJ WKDW RQH GHVVHUW The Canadian Wireless driving. Bluetooth phone call ten. I thought my life was over. My love of baking and my that is heavenly, like a brownie Telecommunications As- features that allow hands- I couldn’t even eat at my own obsession with cupcakes are or a cookie, are more tantaliz- sociation (CWTA) reported free phone calls, and voice wedding. VORZLQJEHLQJUHYLYHGDV,¿QG ing and memorable. They make that Canadians send more commands and texting op- At the beginning you would QHZUHFLSHVDQG,DPFRQ¿GHQW those moments of struggle WKDQ  PLOOLRQ WH[W PHV- tions are allowing drivers ¿QG PH EDZOLQJ LQ D JURFHU\ in my abilities. worth it. sages per day, and more that to keep their hands on the store because I didn’t know Being gluten free is a chal- , ZLOO QHYHU IRUJHW P\ ¿UVW  SHU FHQW RI &DQDGLDQV wheel and eyes on the road. what to eat. lenge, but it’s not the end of taste of a gluten free brownie have access to a mobile de- The best way to combat Two years later I have gotten the world. My life wasn’t over; that just melted in my mouth vice. Taking these statistics GLVWUDFWHG GULYLQJ LV WR ¿QG the hang of most of it. It wasn’t I didn’t have to live off of just and I just melted in my seat. into consideration, it is easy ways to safely use our mobile easy, but with the help of fam- fruits, vegetables and rice. No matter if its gluten free, to see how much of an im- devices. But, for those who ily and the gluten free bloggers There are still moments of or anything that gives your life pact these devices are having can resist, putting the phones ,¿JXUHGLWRXW frustration where I can’t help DOLWWOHGLI¿FXOW\GRZQWKHURDG on individuals. Just as one away while behind the wheel Now I make two meals: one but want something that I can’t it doesn’t mean your life is over. would become accustom to will remain the safest way to for me and one for my husband. have. ,WMXVW PHDQV\RX KDYHWR¿QG smoking cigarettes, people travel. I bring my lunch to school be- I don’t know everything; I another way of living. Why we need positive psychology at school

can adapt to the changes and gists are always searching for son’s life. Positive psychology helps Jenna manage stress levels vary great- what is wrong in someone. The study of positive psy- teach students how to integrate ly from person to person. What disease do you have? chology abandons the tradi- positive mindset changes into Wheeler According to the Canadian Why are you sad? How can you tional methods of treating the day-to-day activities, skills that Psychological Association, de- be categorized? How are you disease, rather, positive psy- they can use for the rest of their pression will affect more than the victim of your own life? chology works to intervene and lives.  SHU FHQW RI &DQDGLDQV DW avoid any preventable mental Students learn skills such College students are prone some point in their lives. disorders from happening in as mindfulness, which helps to stress and unhappiness The best way to change these Positive psychology WKH¿UVWSODFH people to be aware of the en- GXH WR VRFLDO ¿QDQFLDO DQG statistics and create happier ‘helps teach students Positive psychology nur- vironment around them and educational factors, especially students is to implement pro- tures an individual’s talents what is happening to them. around exam time. grams that teach techniques on how to integrate posi- and teaches people how to tai- Practicing being self-aware al- The Canadian Organiza- ZKHUHWR¿QGKDSSLQHVVLQHY- tive mindset changes lor their life around their per- lows students to be in control tion of University and College eryday life and skills on how to into day-to-day ac- sonal strengths. It believes that of their perspective, thus alter- Health released a study last enhance it. each person has a unique set of ing how an experience affects \HDUWKDWIRXQGSHUFHQWRI Durham College currently tivities. strengths such as loyalty, grati- them. Mindfulness is seeing an college students have admitted offers forensic, developmental, tude, future mindedness, social experience as a learning oppor- to feeling so hopeless they have abnormal, and introductory ’ intelligence, humour, and lead- tunity whether the experience considered taking their own life psychology classes. ership. is good or bad, which will affect in the past year. Psychology can offer un- Positive psychology doesn’t the overall happiness of a per- Students in post second- derstanding and treatment of RQO\ EHQH¿W LQGLYLGXDOV EXW son in any of life’s situations. ary are faced with overwhelm- mental disorders. It provides Many of these classes are the school community as a By starting the adult life with ing responsibilities including tools to measure severity of a QHFHVVDU\ IRU FHUWDLQ ¿HOGV RI whole. Developing individual knowledge on how to obtain, FRXUVHORDGV¿QDQFHVUHODWLRQ- disease and treat it accordingly, work, and I’m not saying they strengths helps promote per- maintain, and amplify happi- ships, and independence. The and it works to make miserable should be replaced. However, sonal joy, may create a feeling ness, there may be a decline in change of environment, social people less miserable. if positive psychology is studied of purpose, and will increase the number of people who de- circles, and identity can cause a However, with this psycho- at a relatively young age, it may satisfaction among students velop mental health disorders lot of stress, and how students logical perspective, psycholo- change the entire path of a per- and their programs. in the future. 6 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus Police seek students’ help solving murder &RQOLQDQG5LWVRQODVW-XQH Derek Dolstra Police say he was found with 7KH&KURQLFOH REYLRXVVLJQVRIWUDXPD Police are hoping students The Durham Regional Police OLYLQJ LQ WKH DUHD PD\ KDYH KRPLFLGH XQLW LV VHHNLQJ KHOS KHDUGRUVHHQVRPHWKLQJ from students in the murder of Anyone with information a senior resident near the cam- LV DVNHG WR FRQWDFW 'HW 0LNH SXVODVW\HDU +RUURFNVDWH[W Ray Darby was found in  ,I VWXGHQWV ZDQW WR EH his home on Maine Street just anonymous they can call Crime north of the intersection of 6WRSSHUVDW7,36 Mother Language Day a ‘success’ in first year

Jenna Wheeler due to too few students from 7KH&KURQLFOH WKDW FRXQWU\ 7KH GLVSOD\V WKH students made were phenom- Many of the international HQDO DQG WKH FUHDWLYLW\ RI WKH students at Durham College students was incredible, Strong Rebecca Blundon and UOIT came to the country EHOLHYHV E\ WKHPVHOYHV WR VHHN NQRZO- Students from Botswana HUMAN TRAFFICKING EVENT: Rebecca Bloom, one of the students at at Rota- edge, gain independence, and VSRNHSURXGO\RIWKHLUFRXQWU\ UDFW·V+XPDQ7UDIÀFNLQJHYHQWGHFRUDWLQJOXPLQDULD H[SHULHQFH &DQDGLDQ FXOWXUH saying it is one the few in Africa This year, Durham College and WRKDYHQHYHUKDGDFLYLOZDU 82,7FROODERUDWHGRQWKHLU¿UVW ³,W¶VOLNHDQ$IULFDQ&DQDGD HYHUFHOHEUDWLRQRI,QWHUQDWLRQ- in terms of peace,” said Sedze DO0RWKHU/DQJXDJH'D\ %XWKDOL Rotaract raises awareness With an international stu- Buthali was eager to show GHQW EDVH RI PRUH WKDQ  her country’s dress styles students from 32 different IRU ZRPHQ VW\OHV WKDW KDYH FRXQWULHV WKH HYHQW RIIHUHG D FKDQJHGRYHUJHQHUDWLRQV about human trafficking ORRNLQWRPDQ\FXOWXUHVRIWKH “This is our traditional at- ZRUOGDQGVKRZHGWKHGLYHUVLW\ tire, most of the young women RI'&82,7 LQP\FRXQWU\GUHVVOLNHWKLV´ Rebecca Blundon Canada want to come to Cana- people for the use of forced la- 7KH HYHQW ZDV KHOG LQ WKH said Buthali while motioning 7KH&KURQLFOH GD´ bour and debt bondage, more gyms of the Campus Health WR KHU ¿WWHG UHG NQHH OHQJWK $W WKH HYHQW VWXGHQWV ZHUH WKDQSHUFHQWRIKXPDQWUDI- DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ &HQWUH D YHQ- SRONDGRWGUHVV On March 26, the Rotaract DEOH WR PDNH OXPLQDULD ZKLWH ¿FNLQJ LV WR IRUFH ZRPHQ LQWR ue large enough for the high “Those are really tradi- Club of Durham College and paper bags with a battery-op- WKHVH[WUDGH turnout, multiple displays, and WLRQDO WKH NLQG RI VWXII P\ 82,7KHOGLWV¿QDOHYHQWRIWKH erated candle inside and words ³2QH JLUO FDQ PDNH DQ DY- enough space to accompany mother would wear,” she year called “The Power of a Sto- ZULWWHQ RQ WKH EDJ LQ PDUNHU HUDJH RI  SHU \HDU´ SHUIRUPDQFHV laughed, motioning to two lon- ry” to spread awareness about The members of the Rotaract VDLG6JW.DSXVFLQVNL³2QHJLUO The celebration began JHUORRVHUDQGPRUHFRQVHUYD- KXPDQWUDI¿FNLQJ &OXEZDQWHGWKLVHYHQWWREHLQ- JHQHUDOO\ KDV D TXRWD WR PDNH with Capoeira dancers, a WLYHGUHVVHVEHKLQGWKHLUVWDQG The Rotaract Club is dedi- WHUDFWLYHIRUVWXGHQWV EHWZHHQWRDGD\ dance that originated in Bra- The Palestinians showcased cated to local and international “The reason why we wanted 7KHDYHUDJHUDWHKHUHLQ2VKD- zil, which incorporates mari- an array of traditional foods KXPDQLWDULDQ LQLWLDWLYHV DQG to do the luminaria was the ZDLVIRUDKDOIKRXU´ WDO DUWV DQG GDQFH 7KH $[p DQG D WDOO KRRNDK DOWKRXJK LW SURIHVVLRQDO GHYHORSPHQW DV OLJKWLQJRIWKHHYHQWLWVHOI´VDLG $FFRUGLQJ WR .DSXVFLQVNL Capoeira group from Toronto couldn’t be used indoors be- well as bringing peace and un- 0F1DPDUD ³

Emma Nicholls her to the podium. The Chronicle Mandy Tubrett, a second year practical nursing student, On March 25, Durham Col- said she was able to focus more lege bursary recipients met on her studies, and less on the their donors at Bistro ‘67 over bills. some wine, hors d’oeuvres and “Only by the grace of OSAP a few hours of conversation. and generous donors,” she said, Students and donors were is why she is graduating this greeted at the door with a nam- year. etag and a carnation. Chambers thanked the do- %RWKSDUWLHVZRXOG¿QGHDFK nors for their generous support other by matching the colour of and joked that “the parking WKH ÀRZHUV WRJHWKHU DOORZLQJ gate will open with a $100 do- them to meet face-to-face for nation,” to much laughter from WKH¿UVWWLPH the crowd of donors and stu- Ron Chatterton, chair of the dents. Durham College board of gov- Culinary students studying ernors, said the event connects at the Durham College Centre donors and students together, for Food provided an array of putting names to faces for both food for the donors and the re- the donors and students. cipients, as well as served wine Durham College students and coffee. have access to thousands of Chatterton said he thought dollars of external bursaries, it was “phenomenal” to have given to the college through ex- classes running at the same ternal donations from donors time as an event the college was around the community. Emma Nicholls hosting, something he called “a For many students, a bursa- great showcase” for what Dur- ry can make an incredible dif- DONORS AND RECIPIENTS : Durham Students meet their bursary donors. ham College has to offer. ference to their success, and “it Durham College hosts the allows students to concentrate to the community and program gratulated the students, and him earlier and told him about donor and student reception more fully on their studies,” they support. told donors to “recognize the graduating this year, and how every year, although this is the Chatterton said. David Chambers, associate difference you’re making for much the bursary has made a ¿UVWWLPHLW¶VEHHQKHOGDW%LV- The Durham College annual YLFHSUHVLGHQW LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the recipients tonight.” difference in the life of her and tro ‘67, which was under con- donor and student reception Development at Durham Col- Don Lovisa, president of her children. struction until September of connects not only the students lege and president of the Dur- Durham College, talked about “That’s the story of tonight,” last year. Students can apply and donors, but also the donors ham College Foundation, con- a woman who had approached Lovisa said, before welcoming through mycampus. Learning ‘better sex’ through college activities

Brittany Rout by the campus Outreach Ser- be cool and interesting,” said Guest speaker and owner of schooling and employment The Chronicle vices at the SHRC and ran from UOIT student Shreen Nama- Good for Her sex store, Carlyle KDV EHHQ LQ WKH ¿HOG RI VH[XDO 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sexual Health talla. “I just want to talk about Jansen, was present with an in- health, and plays a huge role Sexual health day took place Day was open to everyone, stu- it, and I want to hear people’s formative speech on sex. with the Outreach Services. on March 20 at the Oshawa dents and public. Free of charge opinions.” “We’re going to talk about “First and foremost I wanted Campus. “We talk about sex- and was a drop-by event, allow- The “s” word was the topic of when things don’t quite go the today to be very fun,” Simpson ual acts and their positive and ing students to come and go for discussion and this event pro- way you want them to, and how said. Since students are sitting negative impacts, and how to classes. vided students a safe environ- to make them work a little bit through classes and lectures all be more sensitive,” said Chris- “In a perfect world,” said ment. better. That’s my goal for to- day, she wanted a fun and in- tian Aucoin, a Durham College Aucoin, “everyone has better “It’s not awkward because day,” she said. teractive event. Games such as student and volunteer at the sex after today.” Students gath- everyone’s here for the same Erica Simpson, coordinator Sexy Twister allowed students Sexual Health Resource Centre ered for the event with open reason,” said Demi Asplot- at the SHRC, was responsible to get out of their chairs and (SHRC). The event was hosted minds. “I thought it would is, who studies at UOIT. for the day’s events. Her past learn about healthy sex. Graduates of Durham College share their experiences

School Cup Challenge since Jeffrey Nicholson January. The Chronicle Graduates who also par- ticipated in the Countdown Graduates will share their to Grad were able to see what college experience with friends EHQH¿WVWKH\FRXOGDSSO\IRUDV or family, although it’s not of- alumni. ten they get to win $500 for it. Students received memo- Courtney Bashaw, is a grad- rable gifts such as a cellphone uate from the School of Skilled wallet with an ‘I heart DC’ logo Trades, Apprenticeship & Re- on the front and a USB drive newable Technology (START.) with 2GB worth of space. Courtney says she would These items gave gradu- like to invest her $500 on a ates something more tangible vacation before looking into a to take with them to pair with career or advancing her educa- their experience at Durham tion in the future. College. Last month, graduating stu- Jeffrey Nicholson Students moving into their dents were given the opportu- ¿QDO \HDU DW 'XUKDP &ROOHJH THE WINNER: (left to right) Lesley Wagner, president, Durham College Alumni Associa- nity to submit their memories can expect to see the School tion; Mary Collins, associate dean, School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable and experience in a short ex- Cup Challenge again. Technology; Courtney Bashaw, student winner; Stephanie Ball, dean, School of Justice & planation. Hillis says more time will be Emergency Services; Don Lovisa, president, Durham College. According to Sally Hillis, an- allocated in future to get a larg- nual development and alumni submitted entries for the in- “We put this together in a going to build on it.” er turnout. operations administrator at augural School Cup Challenge. short period of time…because I Hillis and her partner, Lori “We have lots to learn from Durham College, about 10 per Nearly 500 students participat- didn’t get the idea until Christ- &RQQRU DOXPQL UHODWLRQV RI¿- it and we’ll do it even better cent of graduating students ed in the event. mas,” said Hillis “We’re just cer have been working on the next year,” said Hillis. 8 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus The future for campus master plan it was an opportunity to be a Derek Dolstra voice for the student body,” The Chronicle said Decker. Decker’s main recommen- Durham College and UOIT dations to the committee are are developing a campus mas- healthier and more diverse eat- ter plan (CMP), but how is the ing options, improved parking, community being represented? and more study space. Some There is an advisory com- students agreed with these sug- mittee made up of various cam- gestions. pus staff, Oshawa city council Chelsea Kiupers of UOIT members, students, and local thinks students need more business owners numbering study space, better classrooms, between 40 and 50 members. and more variety in restaurant The CMP is still in the works choices. DQGQRWKLQJLVGH¿QLWH\HW7KH Tyler Haydeman of DC be- main goals are to create walk- lieves the most important ability, establish a vibrant hub, changes for the campus would and enhance a sense of place. be either parking or anything The land north of Conlin Road, to make public transit more ef- NQRZQ DV :LQG¿HOGV )DUPV ¿FLHQW has already been acquired and Students were pleased to the school is looking to expand have students representing campusmasterplan.ca to that area. them but had similar opinions MARKUP PLAN: 3LFWXUHVKRZQLVDPDUNXSRIWKHVFKRRO·VSRVVLEOHH[SDQVLRQ There are four students on with regards to the number of the committee to represent students on the committee. including the Whitby campus. over student housing by-laws. the college expanding. Many their peers, two each for Dur- “Four students is not enough 7KH :LQG¿HOGV )DUPV VXE- Many residents complained agreed they haven’t had any is- ham College and UOIT. Mikki because some students don’t division is the closest residen- about illegal lodging homes, sues living close to the college. Decker a student in the Child even go to into some build- tial area to where the future parking issues, and noise. The residents interviewed and Youth Worker program ings,” said Kiupers. expansion will happen. The “I don’t think there will be did not want their last names was recommended because she She thinks more students subdivision is in close proxim- a concern mainly because of mentioned. is a part of several different stu- from different schools of study ity to the campus at the corner the space that is around Dur- The community may have dent associations including the are needed to represent the of Conlin and Simcoe. ham and UOIT currently,” said concerns but both students and SA board of governors and the campus. Haydeman said each In 2011, the Cedar Valley Decker. Several residents from residents have positive atti- DC crew. school of study should have Homeowners Association was the Woodbine Avenue area tudes about the college expand- “I wanted to join because four students representing it, in a legal battle with the city said they weren’t worried about ing. Preventing and surviving disease Jenny Gordon Wages The Chronicle

Surviving and strength are two words that give meaning rise WRWKH¿YHJXHVWVWKDWVSRNHDW Jenny Gordon the Slice of Life event hosted The Chronicle by Durham College and UOIT’s Rotaract club on March 19. Minimum wage will be The goal of the event was to increasing by 75 cents per share stories of people infected hour in Ontario as of June and affected by HIV/AIDS. 1, 2014 according to the Joanne Ashley, chair of the Ontario Ministry of La- Rotary Club of Whitby’s AIDS bour (MOL). Action group, spoke to students It is going up to $11 about prevention and how the per hour from $10.25 this virus spreads. She played a vid- spring and it will move eo, Just the Facts, that encour- ZLWK LQÀDWLRQ IURP WKHQ aged students to use protection Jenny Gordon on. during all types of sex, and not Peter Stasiuk teaches to share needles and razors. LIFE EVENT: DC/UOIT students at the Slice of Life event. Marketing and Econom- . She advised students to get ics in the Durham College regular blood tests. “Blood tests School of Business. save lives,” she said. has been HIV positive for twen- a smile. “She likes pretending that’s “In other words,” he Ashley lost her brother dur- ty years. He’s not sure how he became nothing going on,” she said. said, “there will not be any ing the AIDS epidemic in the Doug married but then had infected. “She lives in her own world, more real increase in the 1990s, so she takes this disease an affair with a gay man. His “Whether you have it or and everything is going to be minimum wage.” seriously. “It’s a big concern,” church minister “outed” him. don’t, it’s not the end of the ¿QH´ A recent survey found she said about prevention. At the time, his family was held world,” he said. “It’s about the 0LFKHOO ¿QGV LW LQFUHGLEO\ that 94 per cent of students “Snow birds,” or older in high regard in the church. He attitude.” GLI¿FXOWOLYLQJDVDYLFWLPWRWKLV are looking forward to the people, she said, are the most was told to never come back. Michell, who also does not disease. increase; the survey was susceptible to contracting the Later, he discovered he was want to use her last name, lives “It’s hard, to know this is my conducted using a small disease. She said women past HIV positive. Since then, he has in Oshawa but is originally life,” she said. “My memory is sample of Durham College menopause feel they are safe experienced major weight loss, from Guyana. She has been shot to hell, because of the dis- and UOIT students. from pregnancy. “No protec- lost sight in his left eye and suf- positive for six years now. She ease and things that happen.” Just under one third of tion and all kinds of sexual fers from many side effects. He was infected by her husband, Michell ended her story with the survey respondents transmissions of things,” she takes about a dozen drugs in who has since died. hope. “I’m not a hundred per- work at minimum wage said. the morning, four in the after- “He’s gone, and I’m left deal- cent me, but I’m getting there,” jobs, while another 35 per Mark Hammann, manager QRRQDQG¿YHDWEHGWLPH ing with concerns,” she said. she said. cent are not currently em- of education services and M2M “Make sure you always pro- “I’m going through a bunch of The event was a huge suc- ployed. Outreach Coordinator, is HIV tect yourself, always, always, al- FUDS´VKHVDLG±¿[LQGHQWRQ cess, according to Hayley Mc- Working wages that are positive. ways,” he advised the students. this paragraph to align with Namara, president of Rotaract. close to minimum wage Since his diagnosis, he’s spo- “Get treatment early, be careful others “Overall, I’m really pleased with could be affected by a large ken about AIDS. who you talk to about it.” Michell draws strength from the turnout and interest,” she increase, according to Sta- “It was very therapeutic for Jay Lewis is 63-years-old. family members who live in Os- said. “AIDS isn’t always some- suik, but this increase is me,” he said. “We educate peo- “I’m here because I’m HIV pos- hawa. thing we talk about, so it’s great likely not enough to push ple through the fear.” itive. I’m positive about it, be- Michell said even though her to see students participate in up other wages in this ball- Doug, who did not want to cause I’ve been dealing with it mother is aware of her disease, an event that talks about AIDS park. be named, also volunteers. He for so long,” he explained with she can’t face it. education and prevention.” Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 9 DC open house a big success

Sean Sutcliffe The Chronicle

Durham College’s annual open house was a major suc- cess this year with the school welcoming 3,700 applicants, their friends and families. This year the college’s open house was spread out across three different locations: the Oshawa campus, the Whitby campus and also Durham Col- lege’s Pickering Learning Site, which will have been open for two years this coming Septem- ber. The purpose of the open house is to showcase all that Durham College has to offer for students. Each program is unique and has different ways of promoting their respective ¿HOGV The School of Interdisciplin- ary Studies and Employment Services had a human-sized banner sporting a quote from a student of one of its programs. Alongside the banner was Sean Sutcliffe a display containing colourful pictures and information. NEW STUDENT: Mark Anthony Sullivan (centre) and his parents. Sullivan will be attending Durham in the fall for The School of Justice and Police Foundations. Emergency Services took a slightly different approach with montage made by a student of mation about what life in the law course,” said Mark An- Other students come to the the booth it set up. all of its programs. college will be like when they thony Sullivan, a student now open house looking into the There was a banner with a Some students come to the began to attend the school.. enrolled in Durham College for VSHFL¿FV RI FHUWDLQ FRXUVHV quote from one of their stu- open house just to see what the “I’m trying to bridge into Police Foundations. “But obvi- while getting the opportunity dents but instead of a display, college has to offer but others York University for law because ously I am coming here because to meet faculty of the program there was a television playing a come hungery for more infor- I heard they offer a really good it is a better college.” they are interested in. Voting of youth in decline What to do after

Frank Thickett FUHDVHGE\¿YHSHUFHQWRYHUWKH acters in the novel have to face. The Chronicle election prior to 2011s, but this According to Pamela Dray- the lights go out increase was still lower than son, head librarian at the Dur- As the popularity of novels the increase in other demo- ham College and UOIT library, Caroline Egan (OEAC), stood to talk about such as The Hunger Games graphics. this trend isn’t unique to this The Chronicle Durham Region’s plan of ac- and Divergent, as well as their The reason young people generation. tion. ¿OP DGDSWDWLRQV LQFUHDVHV don’t participate in elections as “It’s a common theme in lit- Saturday March 29 might He also emphasizes the the themes of dystopia beg an much as other demographics is erature for many generations,” have seemed like any other need to understand how important question. Are young due to their skepticism, accord- Drayson said. day to some people, but for PXFK LW FRVWV WR ¿[ QDWXUDO SHRSOH LQ &DQDGD GLVVDWLV¿HG ing to professor Robert Wright, She says that looking back one hour in that day people disasters. with the status quo? who teaches Canadian politics on literature there is a link worldwide were taking part OEAC member, Victoria Divergent, The City of Em- and history at Trent University between contemporary works in a huge movement known Fast, talked about how every- ber, and the wildly popular in Oshawa. such as the Hunger Games and as Earth Hour. one can challenge themselves Hunger Games suggest dissat- “If you talk to young people older forms of literary rebellion The city of Oshawa did to help make change isfaction among young people. in classes like mine they’ll say such as Lord of the Flies, the its part this year by not only Last to speak was Dan- In a survey of 20 Durham ‘my vote doesn’t matter we al- beat poets, One Flew over the participating, but also by iel Hoornweg, a professor at College students, ten felt that ways get the same crappy poli- Cuckoo’s Nest, and even Edgar holding an informative dis- UOIT. the federal government didn’t cies anyway,’” Wright said. Allen Poe. This link is rebellion cussion with multiple guest He spoke about how stu- pay enough attention to stu- According to Wright, this is and social commentary on the speakers at Trent University dents need to build a better dent issues while four believed due to the political parties in previous generation. in Oshawa. Earth by controlling green- the government paid enough Canada becoming more similar She also says that these 7KH ¿UVW VSHDNHU ZDV 6X- house gas emissions through attention and the remaining to one another iover the years. ZRUNV RI ¿FWLRQ DUHQ¶W GLUHFW zanne Elston, the senior en- building sustainable cities. six didn’t believe they followed “I couldn’t tell you the differ- representations of people’s vironmental coordinator in Finally, Earth Hour ap- politics well enough to answer. ence between Paul Martin and public opinions. Oshawa. proached and Oshawa’s Ten of the surveyed students Stephen Harper,” he said. “I don’t think they’re meant She talked of how climate Mayor John Henry began the were old enough to vote in the But the impact young people to paint with such a broad change has directly affected countdown. last federal election, which was could have on Canadian politics brush and represent everyone,” the city and surrounding ar- Once 8:30 p.m. hit, the in 2011, and, of those, only four is profound, Wright explained. she said. eas. The December ice storm lights went out, and the mov- voted. Seven of the ten students “The Green party would be a Since youth participation in was mentioned as an exam- ie Chasing Ice played for the who weren’t old enough in 2011 reputable contender instead of politics is on a slow increase, ple of how severe and rapid hour. plan on voting in the next fed- a marginal, fanciful party. The the power of these books may climate change has become. The movie was inspira- eral election in 2015. Liberal party would be in power be important to understand Elston then spoke about tional and devastating as it These statistics align with with a huge majority, and Ste- how young people feel. Ac- how Oshawa already has a gave visual perspective to Statistics Canada. Thirty-nine phen Harper would be looking cording to Drayson, authors strategic plan and workshops what climate change has per cent of young people aged for work basically.” FUHDWH ZRUOGV LQ ¿FWLRQ WR H[- to work against climate been doing in the northern 18 – 24 went to the polls in the While voting may not be plore issues in the real world change. areas that people do not get 2011 general election when Ste- WKH¿JKWDJDLQVWDXWKRULW\WKDW through their characters and it Next Brian Kelly, a mem- to see everyday, and people phen Harper’s Conservatives young people envision in the is through this exploration that ber of the Oshawa Environ- left with motivation to better won a majority government. Hunger Games, the stakes we can come to understand why mental Advisory Committee the environment. The number of young voters in- aren’t quite as high as the char- people act the way they do . 10 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus Food and how it affects your brain

Jessica Maxwell FRVWV ¿YH GROODUV DQG  FHQWV The Chronicle plus tax whereas a salad costs seven dollars and 49 cents plus Food. Humans need it to tax. There are also limited op- survive and to make sure the tions on campus according to body and brain function prop- students. erly. Exams are starting soon “I feel choices are limited and some students are trying and with healthier options, stu- to cram for exams while strug- dents would be at ease when gling to eat properly in between choosing to buy their food at study sessions. school. We need options that Healthy eating is a way to are healthy and delicious not boost the brain’s function, in- just boring salads that lack cre- cluding memory, according to a ativity,” said second year Early study conducted by the Univer- Childhood Education student, sity of California. Eating junk Kirsten Marcovitch. food does the opposite and it Emmorey added that the is very common among col- easiest way to eat healthy at lege students because it is fast, Jessica Maxwell school is to pack a lunch, take readily available and tastes de- a variety of healthy foods and licious. STUDY SESSION: Brittany Perry (left) and Kayla Powers studying while eating at make sure to change things up According to Statistics Can- (37D\ORU·V because if it’s boring and re- ada, an average Canadian eats petitive, there’s a higher chance 110 grams of sugar daily. That will level out which allows the LQÀDPPDWLRQ LQ \RXU EUDLQ ally help you. Healthy fat can of binging on junk food for the is 26 teaspoons and about 420 person to stop eating once they which is what affects the way be found in foods such as salm- dopamine high. She also en- calories and that’s just the sug- KDYHIXO¿OOHGWKHLUQXWULHQWUH- your brain functions causing RQ VXQÀRZHU VHHGV QXWV DQG courages students to drink lots ar. According to Durham Col- quirements. you to be sluggish, unfocused avocados. The fat from these of water, it keeps the body and lege nutritionist, Sylvia Emmo- When eating junk food that and forgetful. foods help your brain and can brain hydrated which is impor- rey, healthy foods can improve is high in sugar, fats and carbo- Unhealthy food such as LPSURYHPHPRU\¿JKWPHQWDO tant for a properly functioning students’ quality of life and hydrates, the dopamine spikes chips, fried food, cake, marga- disorders such as depression system. their brain function. but instead of leveling out it rine and candy bars should be and dementia.. According to Emmorey, eat- Tiredness and forgetfulness continues to climb up higher, avoided most of the time, ac- Keeping a balanced diet is ing healthy helps brain func- are two things that occur when which is what causes the per- cording to Emmorey. Though a challenging thing to do as a tion and emotional health. The junk food is the main staple in son to both overeat and become some fat is bad for you such as college student in a fast-paced more healthy food that is in a a diet, according to Emmorey. addicted to eating junk food. trans fat, not all fat is bad. society. People often say they person’s diet, the better that She said a diet consisting of “Studies show that di- “We are a fat phobic society. eat fast food because it is cheap person will feel. That doesn’t mostly junk food could have re- ets high in unhealthy fats actu- You need the [healthy] fat for and easy. This applies to col- mean that junk food is com- percussions on health such as ally slow down your learning proper brain function,” said lege as well. pletely out of the equation. diabetes, depression and later capabilities as well as it impairs Emmorey. Durham College has a few “Junk food is a part of ev- in life, Alzheimer’s disease. your memory,” said Emmorey. According to a study by the healthy food options but they erybody’s life. It just shouldn’t When eating healthy food, A diet high in sugar, fat and University of California, eating are often costly. For example, a be an everyday occurrence,” dopamine levels spike but they carbohydrates can also cause the right kind of fat will actu- pepperoni slice, a pop and dip said Emmorey. Halal, gluten-free and vegan Underage drinking students on campus are under- Connor Pringle age, so we want to make sure Amy Bridges Tim Hortons carries gluten free coconut mac- The Chronicle we can accommodate them as The Chronicle aroons at certain locations on campus such as well.” the one located in the student services building, There is a list you don’t want According to Beagan, when Pizza, salad, shawarmas, and varied burg- but there isn’t much else for students not living to be on: underage drinkers it comes to nighttime at E.P. ers are great, but not for everyone. If you don’t in residence or who don’t have a meal plan. caught on campus. Taylors, they have a secret way live in residence or have a meal plan, but have “We know what’s in the sauces and we are get- According to the director to mark under-age and over- dietary restrictions these are some of your only ting there. It’s starting to be a big thing all the of campus safety for Durham age drinkers differently. options on campus. way around. So we have gluten free working into College and UOIT Tom Lynch, At Shagwells on the Ridge, “There wouldn’t be a lot of healthy choices at that,” says Darlene Brine an Aramark worker. WKH 2I¿FH RI &DPSXV 6DIHW\ manager Ian Hills, said his bar least,” says dentistry professor Lisa Frisch about The Marketplace isn’t the only place on cam- receives a list of everyone who is also a regular restaurant un- ¿QGLQJNRVKHUIRRGVRQFDPSXV pus that is looking for more gluten free alterna- has been caught drinking un- til 9 p.m. on Thursdays after Frisch is Jewish and the only foods on campus tives. derage. which only people over 19 are with kosher symbols are found in vending ma- “There is quite a few gluten free options out The campus has a zero tol- allowed in. chines. there that even I wasn’t aware of. I’ll be testing erance for underage drinking. “If minors come in it’s not a There are more vegetarian and vegan options them out this summer and hopefully we’ll see a and a breach of the liquor li- problem. If they order a drink, popping up around campus. couple of them on the menu for next year,” says cense act could result in disci- we’ll ask for government issued At Shagwell’s customers can ask for certain Connolly. pline under the student con- I.D.,” Hills said. foods to be meat-free such as the garden chicken Food restrictions are evident in many reli- duct policy. According to the Durham wrap and there other options such as sweet po- gions on campus. Lynch recalls a time a couple Regional Police, if anyone over tato fries and jalapeno poppers. E.P. Taylor’s has People who follow the Islamic religion eat RI\HDUVDJRZKHQKLVRI¿FHKDG 16 years old but under 19 is designated vegetarian dishes such as the veg- foods that are considered Halal. a chronic underage drinker on caught drinking, they receive etarian quesadillas. Halal foods can’t have pork, blood or alco- campus and the parents had to D¿QHSOXVDYLFWLPV “This year we have a vegetarian chili, it’s also hol in them according to the Muslim Consumer be involved. surcharge. vegan, there’s no animal by-products in there,” Group for Food Products. “If we have someone where If the person is under 16, a says Jonathan Connolly, kitchen manager at E.P. Certain meats are considered Halal, but have the underage drinking is ac- court appearance is required Taylor’s. to follow the Islamic slaughtering rules and pro- companied by some disrup- DQG D QRWL¿FDWLRQ LV VHQW WR D For students that live on residence or have a cedures sometimes called Zabiha. Halal foods tive behaviour or further mis- SDUHQWRUJXDUGLDQ$ODUJH¿QH meal card there is a buffet dedicated to vegan have a bigger presence in the UB Café, at UOIT FRQGXFW ¿JKW ZH GRQ¶W FDX- can be given to the person who and vegetarian choices and varying menus every and at E.P. Taylor’s. tion, we step up immediately,” supplies the alcohol. four weeks. E.P. Taylor’s has special containers and des- Lynch said. According to Smart Serve For students who aren’t, the choices are less ignated cooking areas for its Halal products so The two bars on campus, Ontario, anyone who looks un- YDULHGDQGÀH[LEOH there is minimal cross contamination. Shagwells on the Ridge and GHULVWREHDVNHGIRU,' There are people who are gluten free because For students that aren’t happy with the selec- E.P. Taylor’s have their own “We’ve got some very, very of Celiac disease or an allergy. Gluten can be tion or have a special request director of food policies when it comes to mi- positive reaction from students found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. services, Faybian Palmer’s advice for students is nors. that we’ve cautioned in regards Shagwell’s and E.P. Taylor’s don’t have any to “ask, ask, ask,” because “if it’s an issue for one According to the senior to underage drinking,” Lynch VSHFL¿FJOXWHQIUHHLWHPV\HWEXWWKH\¶UHVORZO\ person, it’s an issue for most.” manager of hospitality for the said. “So much like thank you being introduced with options such as corn na- The only other options that people with food Student Association, Jamie very much, I can promise you chos at Shagwells. restrictions are to bring a lunch from home. Beagan, “A large majority of you’ll never see me again.” Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 11 Lowering food waste at school

Connor Pringle it keeps costs down. The Chronicle “Our recipes are used to make sure we get proper use,” When it comes to food waste, Palmer said. “We are looking to South Village’s restaurant, The maximize product yield.” Fresh Food Company, has ways He says recipes give proper of making sure very little food XVHEHFDXVHWKH\DUHVRVSHFL¿F is thrown out. “A recipe gives the exact Hazel Ejercito According to the director of measurement of each ingredi- food services, Faybian Palmer, ent in a particular menu item. TEACHERS ON CELL PHONES: Virginia Harwood of CAFE talks cell phones. a waste management program It aids in consistency, taste, is located on campus. quality, and portioning,” Palm- “We really tried to bring it er said. Should cell phones be out full circle in the last couple A food production system is of years, in terms of making used before food is prepared sure that we were doing our full so the restaurant knows what diligence,” Palmer says. is supposed to be made and to allowed in the classroom? He said the restaurant wants ensure excess food is not pre- to make sure it uses the whole pared, said Palmer. Hazel Ejercito phones should be off. She says an advantage of us- product, such as a tomato. He says the food produc- The Chronicle According to Howe, the ing cell phones is that informa- The core can be used in oth- tion planner looks to the previ- problems with cell phones is tion is better remembered and er dishes such as a salad, after ous sales of a product, so they The use of cell phones in that are that they can be dis- it is delivered in multiple ways. the tomato is chopped. know if less or more should be classroom has been an ongoing ruptive. She said students are She gives lectures and Pow- If the whole product is used, cooked. issue. Both students and fac- all adults so they should be able erPoints as examples. ulty are divided over the use of to establish cell phone etiquette She said smartphones pro- them in the classrooms. for the classroom. vide equal opportunities for According to Celeste Howe, “I can’t live without cell active learning and immediate a mature student taking a Busi- phone. My life is based on my access for research purposes, ness Administration major in cell phone,” said Howe. She including multimedia in the Marketing, cell phones should uses her cell phone to keep up to classroom. not be banned from the class- date with planner, alarm clock, Students can also use smart- room. calendar, phone numbers, de- phones for polling and survey- She uses a cell phone to keep vice, birthdays, and facts on the ing. Smartphones can also in touch with her family and internet. She has her Bible on provide collaboration in the says it is good for looking for it, GPS, and dictations. classroom. jobs and potential employers. Howe said cell phones can She said smartphones can “I don’t know why others also be a very effective way of provide an equal opportunity have their cell phones on. I communication. for all learners and for learners have mine on to stay connect- She said professors should to check their own understand- ed. I may be waiting for an im- set a policy at the beginning of ing of the content or topic. portant call. the semester. While she said there can be I am currently looking for Howe said cell phones are disadvantages, there is aca- a job, so a potential employer useful in the classroom. They demic research to support could be trying to contact me. can also help students to con- that when students use smart- My parents are older, my kids nect to their textbook online phones for purposes other than are in daycare, I want to make and on DC Connect. active learning in class, they sure if something is important According to Virginia Har- can be a distraction. that I am easily reachable,” said wood, a teaching and learning “The advantage of smart- Howe. specialist at Centre for Aca- phone is to provide students Students’ opinions about cell demic and Faculty Enrichment the opportunity to take notes,” phones are divided. Some says (CAFE), teachers and students said Harwood. “They can pro- cell phones should be on in the need to incorporate technology vide wonderful learning oppor- classroom, while some says cell into the learning environment. tunity in our classroom. Students’ influence on food Jenna Wheeler ferent ways, with their voices, more nutritional options. The Chronicle but people also speak with their Currently, Aramark promotes dollars as well,” Palmer said. its “Just 4U” program and “Get Durham College students “If carrots and celery sticks the Good Stuff,” which helps are often heard discussing the were the most popular thing steer students to healthy choic- quality, variety, and affordabil- on campus, we would remove es quickly and easily. ity of food choices on campus. Pizza Pizza and make a car- There is an Aramark pro- Students of Durham and rot and celery stick station.” gram called “Just 4U for Vend- 82,7KDYHWKHSRZHUWRLQÀX- Durham College and Ara- ing” that could implement ence change in the school, but mark try to provide options for healthier snacks into the vend- they must voice their opinions every dietary need, including ing machines, but has not yet to Aramark’s representatives. halal, vegetarian, vegan, and made its way to Canada. “The healthy food choices on gluten free options, according The school’s snacking sys- campus are really limited and to Palmer. tem can see change without just sub-par,” said Marlon Al- However, sometimes stu- the implementation of a new leyne, a General Arts and Sci- dents just want that slice of program, says Palmer. He says ence student who often chooses pizza or some fries during a when students make a request to bring food from home. stressful day. or suggestion, Aramark’s rep- Faybian Palmer, Aramark’s “We’ll serve you what you resentatives attempt to imple- food services director on cam- like, but we’ll try to educate you ment the change. pus, gave some insight as to on it,” said Palmer. Some snacks, such as thin, how the food choices on cam- Aramark also tries to in- cylindrical bags of nuts, were pus are related to what the stu- form students on what goes experimented with in Durham dents seem to want. into their food, and at- &ROOHJH EXW ZHUH GLI¿FXOW WR “People speak in many dif- tempts to direct students to keep in a vending machine. 12 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus DC hiring process Emma Nicholls individuals, depending on the mester even begins. The Chronicle size of the panel for the teach- “We’re planning for ing position. KXQGUHGVRIVWXGHQWV´KHVDLG Before a teacher stands at To hire a full-time teacher, “This winter, we probably laid the front of a classroom at Dur- the dean of the program, the RII ¿YH IDFXOW\ EHIRUH WKH VH- ham College with a barrage vice-president of academics PHVWHUEHJDQ´ of assignments and tests, he and the president of Durham Hinton says there are more RU VKH PXVW ¿UVW SURYH WR WKH College need to approve the full-time teachers than part- school why they deserve to be candidate, said Hinton. time at Durham College. there. All new full-time teachers Contract positions consist of With more than 130 full-time receive a probationary period about six hours per week, and programs offered at Durham of up to two years, and are eval- in some cases contract teachers College, there are many full- uated each semester until their pick up a few more hours de- time faculty needed to teach SUREDWLRQLV¿QLVKHG pending on the demand of the courses within the school’s pro- “The quality of your learn- course. grams. ing depends on the quality of Full-time teachers already According to Chris Hinton, IDFXOW\´ VDLG +LQWRQ DGGLQJ employed by Durham College director for the Centre for Aca- that full-time teachers have an who are looking to change to a demic and Faculty Enrichment in-depth evaluation every two different course are given about (C.A.F.E), hiring teachers is an years. a week to apply for the posi- in-depth process. Each semester also brings tion before the job posting goes “It’s expensive to hire a full- new contract teaching posi- public. WLPH SHUVRQ´ KH VDLG ³

Emily Saxby common methods of study- The Chronicle ing and found that some time- honoured techniques are less During exam week, many effective than alternative ap- students suddenly wish they proaches. had the super power of a pho- Summarization, highlight- tographic memory. ing, keyword mnemonics and That’s some Tony Stark-lev- rereading scored the lowest rat- el genius, and for the most part ing, which are among the most Emily Saxby found in comic books and their common techniques used by adapted blockbusters. students. STUDIOUS STUDENTS: Dawson Finnie (left), an electro-mechanical engineering ,QVWHDGVWXGHQWV¿QGWKHP- The report assessed 10 student, helping his friend and classmate Stuart Petrie, a mechanical engineering selves frantically trying to re- studying habits based on four VWXGHQWZLWKVWXG\LQJDWRQHRI'XUKDP&ROOHJH·VDYDLODEOHSHHUVWXG\URRPV member their lesson from last factors. week. Learning conditions, stu- Asking “What’s the date to- dent characteristics, materials HPDWLFDORUVFLHQWL¿FWKHRULHV visor at the Student Academic learning promotes long-term day?” as they start writing the and criterion tasks. And criterion tasks account Learning Services Centre, was retention while cramming only test. Learning conditions mean if for the difference in each stu- “a bit surprised” that mnemon- EHQH¿WV VWXGHQWV LQ WKH VKRUW 0DQ\VWXGHQWV¿QGDVWXG\- the student can practice alone dent’s ability to memorize, pro- ics made the list of least effec- term. ing method that works for or if a group is needed. cess information and problem tive methods, but agreed dis- “Cramming at the end is not them, but before you think you Student characteristics in- solve. tributive practice is a great way effective because you’re revis- KDYHLW¿JXUHGRXW±GURSWKDW clude age, aptitude and previ- Practice testing and dis- to go for most students. iting information you haven’t highlighter! ous knowledge. tributive practice - studying “We know that constant re- seen for awhile,” Gustavsen A 2013 study by Kent State Materials range from sim- the same material consistently cycling and reviewing is really added. “It’s like looking at it for University evaluated the most SOHUFRQFHSWVWRGLI¿FXOWPDWK- over a scheduled period of time the key because to get things WKH¿UVWWLPH´ - ranked from short term memory into Every student is different above all long term memory is a process when it comes to how they other meth- that you have to be actively en- learn and retain information. ods. gaged in,” Gustavsen said. Although it seems working Eric Gus- Gustavsen’s point is consis- a little harder throughout the tavsen, ESL WHQW ZLWK WKH VWXG\¶V ¿QGLQJV semester scores the grade over specialist ad- that concluded distributive cramming during exam time. Managing your weight in college

and not consistently. “Every now and Darryl Jennings then isn’t going to kill you,” said Arthur. The Chronicle Labranche said technology is also something that can be “partially The long-term risks of being over- blamed” for the cause of overweight weight in your twenties are something students. students should take note of, and use it ³6SHQGLQJIRXUWR¿YHKRXUVLQGRRUV as a form of inspiration. playing video games during late hours is By not taking care of their bodies, not a healthy lifestyle for young adults,” some people may be more prone to said Labranche. some diseases and health conditions. Emmorey agrees, but there are some This includes Type Two diabetes, Heart advantages. Disease and even some forms of cancer. “It’s an electronic age,” said Emmo- “A lot of students don’t know how rey. “But that can work to your advan- to properly prepare a healthy meal, or tage as well, because there are a lot of even know what a healthy meal is,” said ¿WQHVVSURJUDPVDQGDSSVWKDWDUHRXW Sylvia Emmorey, nutritionist and pro- there.” fessor at Durham College. Working out is also another solu- Jean Labranche, a dietician at Provi- tion for students who want to become dence Healthcare in Scarborough, ex- healthier, but with so many priorities, it plained the most important thing of may be hard for them to do so. meal planning is selecting the right “You don’t need a lot of time to get a foods and portions. good workout in,” said Arthur. “That’s The availability of fast food restau- where I think the big misconception is.” rants has increased over the years, and Getting active for a short period of the pricing for some unhealthy prod- WLPHFDQEHQH¿WWKHZHOOEHLQJRIVRPH- ucts they serve is only pocket change one’s body. for customers. “Even if you’re watching a TV show Brock Arthur, a personal trainer at and in between commercial breaks, you Durham Boxing Academy, indicated if can do a few sets of push ups and sit someone decides to eat a fast food meal ups,” said Arthur. “You can get a great it is important to enjoy it in moderation workout in 20 minutes. 14 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus Working to raise Aboriginal awareness on campus Frank Thickett The Chronicle

As aboriginal populations continue to grow so too does their presence at colleges across the country. According to Sta- tistics Canada more Aboriginal students are participating in post-secondary education and trade schools than ever before. Here at Durham College, the Aboriginal Student Centre holds many events throughout the year to support aboriginal students and to help non-Ab- original students make connec- tions and learn about aborigi- nal culture. Aboriginal Appreciation Day is an example one of those events, where elders, dancers, drummers, and storytellers gather with students to share in Frank Thickett aboriginal culture. One of the Anishinaabe cul- A GREAT PLACE: Peggy Forbes (left) ensures the Aboriginal Students Centre is a place where students can tural consultants partnered with the college is Kim Wheat- socialize and work. ley who is a member of the Ojibwe nation. only way we’re going to come Wheatley said. Wheatley says the continua- to support aboriginal students She attended Aboriginal Ap- together as human beings,” The historical value of ab- tion of oral tradition is very and educate others, it is to pro- preciation Day as a drummer Wheatley said. original education isn’t far re- important to sharing aborigi- vide education and unity with and singer as well as an MC for Gatherings where students, moved from these gatherings nal culture. Not only does oral non-aboriginal students as WKH HYHQWV WKDW ¿OOHG WKH J\P whether aboriginal or not, can either. The defunct idea of the tradition have a long history well. She also participates in many engage with aboriginal culture “disappearing Indian” that in aboriginal cultures but it “How can we make the hu- other events put on by the Ab- in the form of song, dance, and dominated political attitudes in engages listeners in a way that man race better? By getting to original Student Centre. music as well as food and art is the past still lingers, according movies and books can’t. It is know each other, develop rela- She stressed the importance a part of this cultural sharing. to Wheatly. She said there are a more authentic experience tionships, remember to be kind of supporting aboriginal stu- “Every time we have an still people surprised to meet that students can’t get without to each other, and so when stu- dents and promoting aboriginal opportunity to talk with oth- an aboriginal person. spending time among aborigi- dents come it’s their opportu- awareness and cultural unity. ers about who we are we try Attending these events has nal people. nity to talk with us, dance with “Cross cultural sharing is the to share in that good way,” a more direct impact as well. The ultimate goal is not only us, and eat with us.” Northern Initiatives club raises Price increase for money for an Aboriginal school parking at DC/UOIT

Rebecca Blundon raise money to build a school, given for educational purposes, Although some may The Chronicle Sean Sutcliffe said Smikle. However, they said Smikle. The Chronicle deem it unfair, Carnwith said needed to have a more manage- While a school has not been the people in charge of set- Northern Initiatives is a able goal and decided to raise chosen yet, the club is currently The price of parking is ting prices do their best to Student Association club run as much money as they could. working alongside the OPP to going up at Durham College achieve customer satisfac- by UOIT and Durham College create a list of First Nations and UOIT over the next three tion and cost is a major part students that raises money for schools that show the highest years. Ancillary services of that. elementary schools on aborigi- There is a huge need ¿QDQFLDOQHHGLQQRUWKHUQ2Q- manager for both schools, When setting costs they nal reserves. ‘ tario. Ross Carnwith, has released do take into consideration The money raised is used because there is a di- Once the school is selected, these rates well in advance to other students across On- to help a selected school that vide between our scho- the money will be sent to the prepare students and faculty tario and what they are pay- cannot afford school supplies, lastic system and their principal of the chosen school for the increase. ing. and incorporate that into books, or for the costs of sports scholastic system. to invest in the appropriate Next year, the price for their planning. programs and extra-curricular places such as school supplies, a year long parking pass will Carnwith has been with activities. extra-curricular programs and increase by $50 to $550. DC/UOIT for 11 months and “There is huge need because Joshua Smikle ’ equipment. The following year, custom- before his arrival research there is a divide between our 7KHFOXEKHOGLWV¿UVWRI¿FLDO ers will pay $600 annually, was done to see “where we scholastic system and their event in October where they then $650 the following year. lined up with other students scholastic system,” said Joshua UDIÀHG.D\QH:HVWWLFNHWVDQG Some may feel the prices of and this pricing over the next Smikle, Northern Initiatives The members came together held a bake sale. The money parking are raised simply three years is in line with vice-president. to discuss the goals, creation raised will be given to a school. to frustrate students, faculty other campuses,” he said, President Fabiola Limon and name of the club.  ³0RVW RI WKH SUR¿W FDPH and visitors, but they are nec- regarding DC/UOIT’s costs Bravo and Smikle were in- By September 2013, North- from the Kayne West tickets essary to accommodate an versus other post-secondary spired in the summer of 2013 HUQ ,QLWLDWLYHV ZDV RI¿FLDOO\ D and bake sale,” explained Em- ever-growing school as well schools in Ontario. to create a club that would help club with the Student Associa- LO\*HUDJKW\¿QDQFHH[HFXWLYH as pay for many other nec- Students and faculty at schools on reserves after taking tion. member for the club. essary costs, administration University of Toronto’s Scar- a class at UOIT called Aborigi- There are currently seven On March 4, the club held a and maintenance to name a borough campus paid $650 nal Issues and the Law. active members and 23 volun- Mardi Gras event at E.P Tay- couple, said Carnwith. for their 2013-2014 park- According to Smikle, during teers. lor’s to raise money for their “There is ongoing costs. ing pass. Students at U of T a lecture on aboriginal schools “We learned, through the FDXVH ZKLFK LQFOXGHG UDIÀHV Construction, things that we are already paying what DC/ it was apparent to him and Li- OPP, that what they need most and prizes. From the bake want to do,” said Carnwith. UOIT will be paying for the mon Bravo there was a need is money in the right places,” VDOHV UDIÀH 0DUGL *UDV DQG As the two schools con- 2017-2018 school year. to have better educational re- said Smikle. other fundraising efforts this tinue to grow with Durham The rates have been set sources and opportunities. Money is given to reserves club has almost met its target Region, he says they will be for the next three years and Their goal was to spread by the government, which is of $1,500. forced to construct more will be up for discussion awareness about unequal edu- then spread out to the differ- “We are spreading aware- parking lots and shelters to again in 2017 regarding im- cation opportunities for Ab- ent governing bodies on the ness,” said Smikle. “We just accommodate for a much posing another increase or original children. reserve such as health and edu- hope it starts a conversation larger population. leaving prices as set. Initially, they wanted to cation. More money should be that leads to better things.” Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 15 Eating disorder group to be first of its kind in Durham Region

Jenna Wheeler gion including Durham Col- The Chronicle lege, UOIT, and Trent, there is Jenna Wheeler virtually no support for people A group of professors from living with an eating disorder. EATING DISORDERS: Karen Edwards (centre) shows the signs of struggling UOIT is setting the wheels in Stephanie Brown over- with an eating disorder. motion for an eating disorder came anorexia after three and body positivity group at months of inpatient treat- Durham College and UOIT. ment at Homewood Centre in (DWLQJ 'LVRUGHU ,QIRUPDWLRQ could’ve had, experiences that 1(',& DOVR UHYHDOHG RQH Andrea Miller is one of the Guelph, then started Durham &HQWUH 1(',& QRWRQO\GRHV could’ve been enjoyable but quarter of Grade 6 boys and professors at UOIT hoping to UHJLRQ¶V ¿UVW (DWLQJ 'LVRUGHU an eating disorder affect the weren’t.” girls think that they are “too help get the group started. She Anonymous group. body and the mind, but also 1(',& UHSRUWV WKDW GLHWLQJ fat,” creating an idea of unat- has worked as a nutritionist for Homewood, Canada’s larg- one’s social circle and perceived has become the way of life for tainable perfection that many 23 years, and a large part of est eating disorder clinic, had level of social support. many, and it can often turn into girls and boys may carry with her profession includes helping only 50 patients complete their Like many sufferers, Brown tragic obsession. They shed them throughout all of life’s those with disordered eating. program in 2013, which, ac- believes it twists and darkens light on the fact that our soci- stages. “If it gets recognized early, cording to Brown, acknowledg- the perception of all the rela- ety values the body before the Dan Keeley, a counselor at it’s easier to get a hold of those es the state of eating disorder tionships in one’s life, which mind, and reported that at any the Campus Health Centre, thoughts, feelings, and behav- care in Canada. keeps people unable from liv- given time, about 70 per cent of gave some insight as to how iors and modify them,” says 7KH JURXS LV WKH ¿UVW RI LWV ing their lives to the fullest. women are dieting. someone could help a friend Miller. “It’s harder to make kind in Durham region. The “It’s amazing how much of $ VWXG\ E\ 1(',& UHYHDOHG battling this disease. those changes once someone is group, which meets in Picker- life you can miss out on. You’re girls as young as three have “Be encouraging and sup- entrenched into the behaviours ing, is the only eating disorder there, but you’re not mentally been noted to perceive thin portive, but know your bound- of an eating disorder.” support group in the Claring- present, you miss out,” said women as more desirable, and aries,” Keeley advises. “This Although there are various ton or Durham region. Brown. “You miss out on re- have been observed to favour challenge is deep and troubling, campuses in the Durham re- According to the National lationships, friendships you skinny characters and images. and can take a lot of energy.” Oshawa to get makeover in celebration of turning 90 tended to promote and revive and music. Raechel Bonomo the downtown area. The festival was started in The Chronicle The city says the Culture 1992 by Steven Frank and Gary &RXQWVSURSRVDO³LGHQWL¿HVNH\ Greenwood, and initially called In celebration of its 90th opportunities the City, and the Durham Artfest. “There are birthday, Oshawa’s downtown arts, culture and heritage sec- some areas that need attention, is getting a makeover. tor can implement to help Os- it’s the negative stuff that we’re The downtown core has seen hawa maintain and build upon trying to change,” says Frank. its ups and downs. Now a re- its cultural vitality.” “Oshawa Space Invaders has vitalization plan already in the Many businesses, agencies the potential to transform peo- works hopes to bring life back and groups in Oshawa’s core ple’s perceptions of just what Raechel Bonomo LQWRWKHRQFHÀRXULVKLQJGRZQ- are hopeful the plan will add is possible in Oshawa’s down- town. to the improvements already in town.” OSHAWA: The downtown core will receive a makeover af- 7KH ¿UVW HYHU $UWV &XOWXUH progress. UOIT is also contributing to ter turning 90 years old. and Heritage Plan, released by The plan includes improving the change downtown. It has city council in February, is in- communication within the arts, a large campus located in the culture, and heritage sectors as centre of Oshawa’s downtown. well as making them more con- Michael Lisinski is a Com- nected to other cities. munications major at UOIT Many businesses in Osha- and takes the majority of his wa’s core are hopeful the plan classes located at the down- will add to the improvements. town campus. Lisinski believes “I hope it has a positive im- that the students are key to im- pact on the arts,” says Mary SURYLQJ WKH ¿QDQFLDO VWDELOLW\ Krohnert, founder of The Liv- of the downtown. ingroom Community Art Stu- “I think the downtown UOIT dio. “I think the fact that it’s campus has begun to change there and someone has taken things rapidly. In fact, I think the time to carve out a strate- downtown’s economy could gic plan matters – not only to easily become upheld by stu- revitalize a city but to bring it dent presence, especially if we forward. At the same I am hop- get students living there,” says ing it does not limit the arts.” Lisinski. “The best illustration The Livingroom Commu- is simply looking at downtown nity Art Studio is also hoping on a Tuesday in mid-August, the plan will expand the arts. then looking again exactly one 7KH/LYLQJURRPLVDQRQSUR¿W month later in September. The arts initiative that focuses on difference is substantial.” bringing artistic opportunities The Culture Counts plan re- to members of the community quires public input. The City from all walks of life. of Oshawa hopes over the next The Oshawa Space Invaders ¿YH WR WHQ \HDUV WKH SODQ ZLOO art festival encompasses the ef- transform the city into a cultur- forts of seven arts groups, fo- ally rich community. cusing on promoting local art 16 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus Students have Tinder fever By Riley Berlinghoff The Chronicle for starters?” or, “You’re normal and sane right?” Other People all over Durham Col- messages include, “Sex for sex, lege and UOIT are using the no nudes,” and, “You want to iPhone and Android social net- do nudes or what?” working app, Tinder. Finding Durham College students the love of your life has never say they are not surprised so been easier, or has it? many people were matched on Tinder is a new way of meet- a fake account. ing people around you, by us- In a recent survey on cam- ing your current location to pus, almost 90 per cent had show you people in your age no problem believing that 280 and kilometre range. people matched the fake ac- When you open the app you count. Only two of the 25 peo- are brought to a page where a Riley Berlinghoff ple interviewed said they were picture of someone appears shocked. with the option to swipe left TINDER FEVER: 6WXGHQWVÀQGLQWHUHVWLQJZD\VWRPHHWIULHQGVXVLQJVPDUW “Guys will look at any boobs, for ‘nope’ or right for ‘liked.’ phone app, Tinder. doesn’t matter who you are,” If the person you’ve swiped VDLG¿UVW\HDU(DUO\&KLOGKRRG right likes you back, you’ll get The two girls surprised by der who was asked why they “I’m just using it to kill (GXFDWLRQVWXGHQW&DVVLH$VK- a match and you’re now able to the matches, Colleen Fleming matched Cali had a similar an- time,” said Brayden, “and chat by. message them. and Sydney Freeman, are in VZHU &DOL¶V SUR¿OH SLFWXUH LV with some random people to Tinder was created in south- Cali McGilbert, 21, is a fake WKHLU¿UVW\HDULQWKH(&(SUR- of a bottle of vodka, which is see what kind of crazy conver- ern California for students to account on Tinder with no per- gram. They were repulsed by said to be the reason for some VDWLRQV , FDQ KDYH´ (YHU\GD\ meet people around them on sonal picture and a descrip- the information. matches. there are more than 750 million college campuses. tion that reads only: Nude for “It’s nasty, it’s gross,” said “I just saw the bottle of Ab- swipes and 10 million matches But Durham College stu- nudes? In just one week this Fleming. solute so thought you like to on Tinder with the average dents Stephanie Vella, Jessie made up account generated -RVK LQ ¿UVW \HDU FRPSXWHU party,” said Justin, 24. “ W e l l user playing for 60 minutes per Glassford and Holly Murray all over 280 matches.Since match- programming, didn’t want to the nudes for nudes means GD\ DFFRUGLQJ WR 7LQGHU &(2 agree that Tinder has more of a ing someone means you can use last name used, but had nothing to me, I simply swiped Sean Rad. You never know who “hook up” reputation. message them, the Cali account never heard of Tinder before. because I felt we had a common you’ll swipe-into next. “It’s a hook up app pretty received numerous messages, “I’m a guy, I know guys my interest in liquor,” said Jose, much. If you have a solid de- such as, “I’m not sure if I want age. They’re disgusting pigs, I 28. scription and look decent to see you nude or not, got a know that, and it doesn’t sur- “Just takes them to be fe- you’ll get a certain crowd,” says Ice, ice picture of yourself prise me at all.” male for me to swipe right,” Glassford. (YHU\ ³PDWFK´ RQ 7LQ- said Rambod, 25. baby Body art accepted By Darryl Jennings The Chronicle as self-expression The Campus Ice Centre won the 2013 Reader’s Choice “Dia- By Jenny Gordon spect to an employer needs mond Award” as Best Ice Skat- The Chronicle to be a priority, he says. “I’ve ing Facility in Durham Region interviewed at a few schools because of services it offers to Some students have found and I can see how conservative the community. The Ice Cen- out the hard way that employ- they like to be,” he says, adding tre, opened in 2005, and is ers don’t always like tattoos that through the interview pro- the home rink for the UOIT and piercings. cess the employer tries to get a Ridgebacks’ hockey teams. Now a recent court case in feel of the person’s character. “One of the things that sets Ottawa may force employers Brooke Igel, an Advertising Jenny Gordon us apart from other arenas is WR¿QGUHDVRQDEOHJURXQGVIRU and Marketing Communica- our customer service and the forcing employees to hide body tions Management student at BODY ART ACCEPTANCE: Tattoos and piercings are friendliness of our staff,” said art. A Ottawa Hospital en- 'XUKDP&ROOHJHVD\V¿UVWLP- known to make negative impressions on employers, but Tim Watson, general manager forced staff to cover up large pressions can prove everything change is on its way. of the Campus Ice Centre. tattoos and hide visible pierc- to an employer.“However, of them. But, I can’t because of tolerable. Gary Gannon, a Hu- They received the award from ings. Nurses were told to wear with that being said, just be- the way people still view them,” man Resources teacher at Dur- the voting of the public. “We’re their lab coats during breaks at cause someone has a few tat- she says. “I’d like to be able to ham College,says everyone has proud of it,” said Watson. “The work. toos or piercings their work go in the career you want and the right to display their per- fact that people were thought- Tattoos and piercings can ethic should not be questioned have them showing.” sonal expression.“It’s a form of ful enough to nominate us feels create a block for employers or doubted,” she says, adding Society has made a step expression. And it’s their right pretty good.” The arena hosts before a single word is spoken, she has seen others lose jobs to accepting change however to do that,” he said. “Key thing many different hockey leagues, says UOIT student Justin Bol- because of body art. “I know there’s still a stigma associated is, it’s just not the manager’s ¿JXUH VNDWLQJ FRPSHWLWLRQV shin, “You want to be judged on that if you show up to a job in- with tattoos and piercings, she opinion.” and ringette leagues. “The your own merits,” he says. Dis- terview at McDonalds with a adds. “A lot of people view them Gannon says it’s interesting community gets great use of tractions like tattoos and pierc- sleeve of tattoos or piercings it as wrong,” she says. “I had a to note there were hardly any it,” said Watson. The rink pro- ings may stop employers from is highly frowned upon.” friend who had eyebrow pierc- complaints from the hospital vides rentals for students who concentrating on the interview, Igel believes the issue is redun- ings and got them while she patients. EULQJWKHLULGHQWL¿FDWLRQ6LQFH he adds. “I know one individual dant. “There is always ways to was working in the food indus- Gannon’s daughter arrived 2005, the only change that has has a cartilage piercing, and cover up body art so I don’t un- try and actually lost her job, be- with a magnetic nose stud, and been made to the facility is the he has to take it out every time derstand why there is an issue,” cause she refused to take them he was initially just confused. installment of the new lights, he goes for an interview,” says VKHVDLG(ULFD+DUYH\D'& out,” she said. Harvey believes “If she got one, on a permanent offering a brighter experience Bolshin. student,on her way to becom- that as the younger generation basis, at the end of the day, it for all players and fans. “I think Tattoos and piercings are a ing a nurse. “I’m a fan of tat- gets older, tolerance to person- wouldn’t have bothered me,” that’s a huge change,” said personal preference, but re toos. I wish I could have more al choices will be allowed and he said. Watson. Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 17 Being part of the frat family LGBTQ

Christian Coulombe outreach The Chronicle Kyle Carney The Chronicle Being part of a fraternity means being part of a brother- The LGBTQ Outreach hood, according to Pat Boone, RI¿FH LV D VDIH SODFH IRU a former Kinesiology student students to go when in at UOIT, and current Zeta Psi need of help, according fraternity member. to services assistant John “The frat is a group of men Elasigue. you can rely on no matter He works is in an envi- what,” he says. ronment surrounded by Boone says once you’re a other staff, all waiting to brother, you’re a brother for help students with a vari- life. ety of issues. =HWD3VLZDVWKH¿UVWIUDWHU- The centre also offers nity to come to Canada and, in-house counselling for in 2005, it came to UOIT. The those in need of help or in name of the chapter is Tau The- crisis. These people can go ta. Nayyir Jutha to the LGBTQ Outreach of- Boone says Zeta Psi only ac- ¿FHIRUDVVLVWDQFH cepts university pledges. NOT A CULT: Zeta Psi fraternity boys pose for a picture. “The LGBTQ Centre fo- “The fraternity was started cuses mainly on two differ- in universities, so it’s contin- ternational headquarters. website, Zeta Psi was founded need, and references. ent things,” Elasigue says. ued to be in universities. They Boone says there is also a $400 in 1847 by John Bradt Yates Non-Greek life students ³7KH¿UVWRQHLVDGYRFDF\ didn’t want just anybody; they insurance fee paid once a year Sommer, John Moon Skillman, may think Greek life separates so if anyone has any prob- wanted the best of the best. to cover the costs of any acci- DQG :LOOLDP +HQU\ 'D\WRQ DW people, but Tau Theta is always lems, or needs someone to University is considered to be a dents that happen on fraternity New York University. interacting with people, includ- speak on their behalf, or more disciplined academic en- property. Out of 85 chapters, 46 are ing other fraternities, Boone needs some sort of repre- deavor,” says Boone. According to Zeta Psi poli- still active. says. sentation. That’s what we But he says there is more to a cies, hazing is degrading and Zeta Psi members have ³:H¶UH QRW ULYDOV ZH¶UH do on campus.” frat than just school. humiliating and any form of raised money for breast can- friends,” he says. Elasigue typically sees Zeta Psi likes to balance its hazing is prohibited. cer and Heart and Stroke, held Tau Theta has won awards drop-ins of people who hard work with a good time, ³:H GRQ¶W EHOLHYH LQ WKDW canned food drives and partici- for friendliness and contribu- want to just talk about says Boone. barbaric thing. It’s a thing of pated in Relay for Life. tions and is aiming for the Bill WKLQJV DQG ¿QG FODULW\ LQ “A party is a great place to the past and not what we’re In Canada, Greek life isn’t Comstock award. their issues, or those in ¿QGSOHGJHV´KHVD\V³:HDUH about,” says Boone. recognized by universities. The Bill Comstock award crisis. inviting people in 24/7.” He says the frat boys are out 7KHUHLVQRGH¿QLWLYHDQVZHU represents the chapter being “Actually, rather recent- :KLOH SOHGJLQJ PHQ DUH in the community as much as as to why this is the case. strong, and involved with other ly, I had someone come in subjected to history lessons possible doing fundraisers and As part of the frat, students chapters. and they were wondering about the fraternity during his- volunteering. may apply for scholarships for It shows the boys have gone how they were going to torical time periods, such as “Contrary to popular belief, school. According to the web- out of their way to establish tackle coming out to their )LUVW:RUOG:DUDQGWKH\DUH we are not a cult,” says Boone. site, candidates are judged on better relations with the frater- parents. then tested. This is done by in- According to the fraternity DFDGHPLFV DFWLYLWLHV ¿QDQFLDO nity. Volunteering for the Rotaract club performed monologues of vic- Jenny Gordon tims suffering from enslave- The Chronicle ment. It also hosted an event Hayley McNamara is doing called “Slice of Life” at E.P. it all: juggling her personal life, Taylor’s on March 19.. Five her business program, and be- spokespersons educated tables ing president of the Durham of students about their person- College-UOIT Rotaract club. al experiences or involvement She came to the club three with the HIV/AIDS. years ago at the invitation of As well, Rotaract has helped past-president and high school at Rib Fest with Oshawa Park- friend Christine Dabrowski. wood Rotary as part of its vol- From attending events, she unteering efforts in the com- found the club a place where munity. she belonged. Last year, the club also post- “I really enjoyed it,” she ed a peace photo contest on its said. “The whole atmosphere Facebook page. It encouraged and how positive everyone was. people internationally to post a From there I just kept volun- picture of their form of peace. teering.” It received 180 submissions, The club’s purpose is to raise according to McNamara. awareness about humanitar- “The club has served as an ian issues. Each semester has active volunteering component DVSHFL¿FIRFXVDQGWKLVVHPHV- to Durham Region,” she said. WHU¶VLVKXPDQWUDI¿FNLQJ Last year, Rotaract also +XPDQWUDI¿FNLQJLVDFULPH helped Ajax Rotary with Kids that involves exploitation. Mc- Against Hunger and packed Namara said that there are more than 40,000 packages about 10,000 child prostitutes with more than a hundred vol- in Canada. unteers in assembly lines. The event on March 26 en- The club also participates in couraged students to write on Oshawa Skate-a-thon helping a white paper bag and set them the Uxbridge Secondary School in a luminary. The drama club with its Interact club. 18 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus Durham transit and the TTC ZRUNVZHOO Emma Nicholls “The TTC expects to carry The Chronicle 540 million passengers this ZHHN´KHVDLGZKLFKLVSUHWW\ Many Durham College stu- typical given the number of dents say public transit in the people commuting to Toronto region is expensive compared IRUZRUN to Toronto’s, which has more There are plans to increase routes and service times. URXWHV LQ '57 LQ WKH QH[W IHZ &DLWOLQ%UHQQDQD¿UVW\HDU years, heading to and from Ajax Web Design student at Durham DQG3LFNHULQJ7KH77&KDVH[- &ROOHJH¿QGVWDNLQJWKHEXVWR pansion plans as well, and both Durham College every day frus- transit commissions have proj- WUDWLQJ /LNH PDQ\ VWXGHQWV ects underway. she feels the Toronto transit According to its website, the system is better than the Dur- '57³KDVDFKLHYHGPDQ\RIWKH ham transit system. goals set out in its inaugural Jennifer Sorichetti, a second \HDU  2QHRIWKHVHJRDOV year Graphic Design student at is to increase ridership and en- Durham College, agrees. She hance travel options for per- WDNHV WKH 77& RQ ZHHNHQGV WR sons with disabilities on both see her boyfriend in Toronto specialized and conventional DQGWDNHV'57GXULQJWKHZHHN Emma Nicholls VHUYLFHV´ to get to school. '57 RI¿FLDOO\ VWDUWHG LQ 6RULFKHWWL VDLG '57 GRHVQ¶W DURHAM BUSES: Durham College students arrive at school to start their day. 2006, collaborating all Dur- match the service seen in To- ham transit systems into one, ronto despite the fares being and travel times are decided FORVHWRP\KRXVH´ running costs, with the remain- creating the ‘one-fare’ policy as so similar, adding that she based on the demand of a par- %RWK '57 DQG 77& UHO\ RQ ing monies coming from mu- opposed to previously separate will sometimes wait up to two ticular area. provincial and federal funds to nicipal and provincial subsi- community systems. hours for a bus to arrive in the According to Patterson, 80 operate, but they also collect dies, according to the commis- The TTC was created in 'XUKDP5HJLRQ per cent of urban-area tran- fares from each passenger. sion’s website.  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North Oshawa campus, and Planning routes and stops fares cover approximately 37 “No transit agency in North Durham College students about 70 routes throughout all LQWKH'XUKDP5HJLRQLVEDVHG per cent of running costs, leav- $PHULFD PDNHV PRQH\´ 3DW- have access to a program set RI'XUKDP5HJLRQ on “how far do you have to go ing the general public and gov- terson said. XSZLWK'57FDOOHGWKH83DVV The Toronto Transit Com- from your house to reach your HUQPHQWVXEVLGLHVWR¿OOLQWKH He added that population is which acts as a transit pass for PLVVLRQ 77&  RSHUDWHV DO- QHWZRUN´3DWWHUVRQVDLG gaps. a big factor in how much mon- the entire school year. 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Jeffrey Nicholson NQRZLI,¶GOLNHLWLQFODVV´ The Chronicle Leslie With all the uncertainty, Armstrong-Payne Tammy Finlayson of the Dur- DC says it’s concerned with The Chronicle KDP &ROOHJH ± 82,7 +HDOWK GLVDELOLWLHVRIDOONLQGVZKHWK- Centre does not believe e-cig- er physical or intellectual. Will students and faculty arettes will ever be allowed So where does Durham Col- EH DOORZHG WR VPRNH HFLJD- inside Durham College or lege stand when it comes to ad- rettes in Durham College or 82,7 dressing accessibility on cam- 82,7DQ\WLPHVRRQ" “The problem is we do not SXV" (FLJDUHWWHV ZHUH EDQQHG KDYH VWXGLHV \HW´ VDLG )LQ- $FFRUGLQJ WR 5DOSK $SULOH in March of 2009, but ac- layson. associate vice-president of Fa- cording to the Consumer Ad- Some e-cigarette suppliers cilities and Ancillary Services YRFDWHVIRU6PRNHIUHH$OWHU- advertise their vapour prod- for 29 years, Durham College is natives Association, they fall ucts as nicotine-free but the leading the way when it comes Jeffrey Nicholson into a grey area. ingredients in the vapour liq- to meeting the needs of the ³,I WKH\ FRQWDLQ QLFRWLQH uid can be coming from any- campus population. ASSESSING NEEDS: Ashley Ludlow, communications RU PDNH DQ\ NLQG RI KHDOWK where in the world. “We’re probably ahead of and intake coordinator, works at her desk in the Centre for FODLP WKH\ DUH LOOHJDO´ VDLG ³:HGRQRWNQRZZKDWHOVH the game in terms of accessibil- Students with Disabilities. registered nurse Bernadette LVLQWKHP´VKHDGGHG LW\RQWKLVFDPSXV´VDLG$SULOH 5LRUGDQ  &RPSDQLHV  FDQ 7KH 165$6+$) UHSRUW “We have a great student To ensure everyone is always Ludlow, communications and legally sell e-cigarettes to said the vapour liquid is services department here on safe, Durham College meets LQWDNHFRRUGLQDWRU Canadians because the prod- made with a base of propyl- this campus which is probably with staff and students and im- For Durham College, meet- ucts meet these current stan- HQH JO\FRO 3*  RU YHJHWDEOH the envy of a lot of other college plements reviews to see where LQJ ZLWK VWXGHQWV LV NH\ /XG- dards. glycerine and water. FDPSXVHV´ they can improve, according to ORZVD\VLWLVLPSRUWDQWWRNQRZ 7KH 1RQ6PRNHUV¶ 5LJKWV Some grades of PG can However, he says it’s not a Aprile. them as well as learning how to $VVRFLDWLRQDQGWKH6PRNLQJ be considered safe to eat; perfect world when referring When it comes to intellectu- address their individual needs. and Health Action Founda- other grades are used in anti- to Durham’s 40-year-old build- al needs, Durham College also “For us it’s understanding WLRQ 165$6+$)  UHOHDVHG IUHH]HVDLG5LRUGDQ ing. assist students with any learn- WKHLQGLYLGXDO´VDLG/XGORZ a report in October 2013 that The report also indicates ³,ILWZDVDSHUIHFWZRUOGDQG ing disabilities they may have, ³,WKLQNRXUJRDOLVMXVWPDN- said e-cigarettes are safer that substances such as nico- money was no object, we could providing an equal environ- ing sure people are comfort- than tobacco cigarettes. tine, PG and small amounts GRVRPXFKPRUH´ ment for all those who attend DEOHDQGWKDWNQRZLQJWKHUHLV ³,NQRZSHRSOHWKDW of heavy metals have been That’s not to say Durham this school. no difference between you and VPRNH >HFLJDUHWWHV@´ VDLG found in the second-hand College has hit any sort of road- Durham College supports PH´VDLG/XGORZ³,WKLQNWKDW Durham College student Ab- vapour of randomly tested e- EORFNZKHQLWFRPHVWRPHHWLQJ any student with a diagnosed is our biggest challenge, the E\JDLO'RQQHUDO³EXW,GRQ¶W cigarettes. the needs of its people. disability according to Ashley VWLJPD´ Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 19 Gen-Ed courses make students better Christian Coulombe Training, Colleges and Univer- including doing reviews of The Chronicle sities. They sharpen soft skills other courses, contacting pub- such as critical thinking, writ- OLVKHUVWR¿QGUHFHQW&DQDGLDQ The process of creating a ing, and team work, according texts and online resources, and general education class is any- to Baker. ¿JXULQJ RXW ZKDW¶V DOUHDG\ RI- thing but short and simple. But These key employability fered at Durham and if the there is a purpose for them. skills may not always be im- course was needed. Gen-Ed classes are designed proved in mandatory courses, “It took probably about a to give students new perspec- he adds. Louise Stiles, the ca- hundred hours,” says Flynn. tives on the world outside of reer services outreach coordi- After review, she proposed their program. nator at Durham College, says her idea. “Courses are intended to communication skills are one “I put together a version of make students more well of the most important skills Intro to Crime that I thought rounded,” says Kevin Baker, employers look for when hir- might be applicable from a va- dean for the School of Interdis- ing. Communication skills are a riety of programs,” says Flynn. ciplinary Studies and Employ- soft skill that can be developed Baker says his school re- ment Services. in a general education elective. ceives ideas from faculty and Some courses offered a Dur- “Employers want someone students at Durham College ham College include Psychol- who can convey ideas through and the selection of courses to ogy, History of Popular Music, written word and speaking, re- create is proposal-based. Pseudoscience, and Introduc- gardless of their program,” says When ideas are proposed, tion to Women’s Studies Stiles. the submitting members sit Classes such as French, When creating a general ed- down as a team and go over Physics, and Biology are not ucation course, the class must ideas to be approved for devel- considered a Gen-Ed because ¿W LQWR RQH RI ¿YH FDWHJRULHV opment, he says. they are applied courses, ac- according to Baker. They in- Baker says the faculty teach- cording to Baker. clude science and technology, ing the course also helps with “The course cannot be a arts and society, social and cul- the creation of the course. how-to,” he says, adding Gen- tural understanding, civic life, There is a three-step approval Ed courses must also be un- and personal understanding. process. UHODWHG WR WKH VWXGHQW¶V ¿HOG Kathleen Flynn, a partial The proposal must be sub- of study. “General education load professor at Durham Col- mitted to the general education courses typically are to broaden lege, says it took her about a coordinator who is a faculty someone’s perspective outside year and a half to create her member. The coordinator re- of their vocational area.” Deviance class, a course that views the outline and then the Elective classes develop introduces students to the proposals go to Baker. stronger soft skills such as ideas of socially unacceptable Students have mixed feel- critical thinking and problem behaviour. ings about the value of taking solving used in the workplace, Flynn says she put a lot of a general education class to according to the Ministry of effort into creating her course, graduate. Karen Edwards

SUPER SHOW: Jessica Sergeant, a second-year graphic design student posing next to artwork to be featured in the graphic design show. Graphic design students put on ‘Super’ show

Karen Edwards design professors jury the work The Chronicle to decide what gets in the show. “It allows us to sort of com- The Durham College Graph- pete with some of the schools ic Design students are prepar- down there, because a lot of ing for their annual spring the design programs are in the graphic design exhibit. This city,” says Ho Sang. year it is called Super. The second-year design This is their 13th exhibit and students prepare the show by is taking place in the Charlotte coming up with the name and Hale and Associates gallery in theme and creating postcards Mirvish Village. and posters that are sent out The exhibit is something to all the Durham region high that helps third-year students schools and the major design help establish a presence in and ad agencies in Toronto. Toronto says Brian Ho Sang, a In the past, the exhibit open- graphic design professor. ing date has had around 150 The Third-year students cre- people. The exhibit is open for ate a portfolio of about 16-piec- two weeks from April 17th to es and Ho Sang among other April 27th. 20 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus Resolution for daily conflicts

Rebecca Blundon and talk about it, but we also The Chronicle RIIHU FRQÀLFW FRDFKLQJ´ VDLG Rebecca Wettlaufer, a MADR Students are dealing with student. “There is a lot of emo- FRQÀLFW HYHU\GD\ ZKHWKHU LW WLRQVDQGDQ[LHW\:LWKFRQÀLFW is in their personal lives or at coaching we can talk about how school, such as doing group to address the other person or work or on social media, where how you can respond differ- UHVROXWLRQVFDQEHKDUGWR¿QG ently.” Durham College offers a con- &RQÀLFW FRDFKLQJ LV D RQH Jessica Maxwell ¿GHQWLDOVHUYLFHFDOOHG&DPSXV on-one session between the &RQÀLFW 5HVROXWLRQ 6HUYLFHV student and the mediator. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: 6WXGHQWVDW'XUKDP&ROOHJH·VQHZFXOLQDU\FHQWUHZLOO (CCRS), which can help stu- ³&RQÀLFW LV HYHU\ZKHUH ,I EHQHÀWIURPDJDUGHQWKDWZLOODGGDGLIIHUHQWHOHPHQWWRWKHLUOHDUQLQJ dents learn how to resolve con- you can nip it in the bud, every- ÀLFWVZLWKWKHLUFODVVPDWHVRULQ body can move forward,” said personal relationships. While Helen Lightstone, faculty at the this service has been around School of Justice & Emergency for four years, not many stu- Services. dents have been using it. But The CCRS strives to promote New garden at the CCRS hopes to change that. the educational success of the Mediation-Alternative Dis- students and also helps to teach pute Resolution (MADR) pro- life skills that can be used in ev- gram students help run the eryday situations, such a time service and mediate sessions to management, relationships help resolve issues. DQGFRQÀLFWZLWKURRPPDWHV Centre for Food Attendance has been lacking MADR students do presen- Jessica Maxwell The Centre for Food offers given by the Green Restaurant for Durham College and UOIT tations to teach others what The Chronicle several different programs Association obtained by using students to use the services of- FRQÀLFWLVDOODERXWDQGKRZWKH such as culinary management, the school’s own produce in fered by CCRS. service can help them. The Durham College Whitby horticulture food and farming, their facility. “If students are going to ac- ³5HVROYHFRQÀLFWDWWKHORZ- campus is opening a garden agriculture as well as hospital- “We are proud to have this cess it, they need to know about est possible level, because if this spring and it’s more than ity management. FHUWL¿FDWLRQLQDOOIRRGSURGXF- it,” said Deb Johnson, student you don’t it gets out of control,” just a garden, it’s a teaching According to Dave Hawey, tion labs and both food retail in the MADR program. said Lightstone. The issue is tool. culinary co-ordinator at the service areas in the Centre for The MADR students have getting students to use the ser- They will break ground at the Centre for Food, the students Food,” said Hawey. been focusing their efforts on vice because they do not realize garden late April with the help from both programs will be in- In order to receive the certif- marketing. They manage a they should try to resolve a con- of the agricultural students troduced to the “Field to Fork” icate, the school had to qualify Facebook page, made posters ÀLFWEHIRUHLWEHFRPHVDELJJHU who will help prepare the space concept, which is the process in LQVSHFL¿FDUHDVVXFK DVZDWHU and set up a booth in vendor’s issue. and plant the garden. The hor- how the food gets to the plate. HI¿FLHQF\ IRRG VXVWDLQDELOLW\ alley to promote CCRS. The CCRS strongly promotes ticulture students will take care They will be integrating the and pollution reduction. By getting the word out to FRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\7KHUHLVQRRI- of the garden and harvest it at food from the garden into the The school must go above the students that this service ¿FH IRU &&56 EHFDXVH WKH VHU- the end of the season. culinary labs, the Pantry which and beyond to make sure it exists and that it is safe and vice recognizes people do not The garden will have an ap- is the Centre for Food store and UXQV HI¿FLHQWO\ DQG ZLWK WKH FRQ¿GHQWLDO WKH 0$'5 VWX- want others knowing they are ple orchard, green houses, ber- Bistro 67, the student restau- environment in mind to be cer- dents are hoping more people KDYLQJFRQÀLFW ries, vegetables and a variety of rant. WL¿HG will come forward. “We offer no solutions, but plants for the horticulture stu- The restaurant will be pro- Once the garden is up and According to the Oxford we guide the disputants to come dents to use in their studies. viding information on where running, Hawey says it will English Dictionary, media- up with their own resolution. It Not only will agricultural each of the locally grown food serve as a way to take the stu- tion is the process of settling a is whatever works for them, the and horticulture students get a on the menu have come from as dents out of the classroom and dispute, between two or more rule of thumb is as long as it is FKDQFHWRUHDSWKHEHQH¿WVVR DZD\RISURPRWLQJWKHLUµ¿HOG see how to do different aspects people, through negotiations realistic,” said Lightstone. “The will the culinary students at the to fork’ concept. of the garden such as planting, conducted by a neutral party. 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Derek Dolstra complete. The main building of his time,” she said. The Chronicle was named after Gordon Willey Many people considered when it was opened. Willey to be revolutionary. In You’ve probably heard the Willey held a doctorate in several of his speeches he made name before or seen the gi- metallurgy, and worked as an special mention of his passion ant lettering on the front of engineer for Algoma Steel and for having his students not the main building of Durham Union Carbide only learn the College but many people don’t before he started basic knowledge know who Gordon Willey is. his work with the I always heard from of their program Dr. Gordon E. Willey was college. ‘others that he was a but to learn how DSSRLQWHGDVWKH¿UVWSUHVLGHQW He made Dur- to use it to make of Durham College in 1966, just ham one of the great man and ahead a successful ca- before it was opened in 1967. only colleges in of his time. reer. He cared Willey was also a key mem- Canada to en- about his stu- ber of the board of governors force a dress code ’ dent’s success responsible for starting the including ties for Brenda Jackson and was known college. The college quickly men and dresses to roam the halls Durham College Archives grew from a group of 14 por- or skirts for women. and make sure students were tables into what was called the Brenda Jackson, who works attending class. FOUNDING FATHER: *RUGRQ(:LOOH\ZDVWKHÀUVW pre-engineered building, now in the archives for the college, In 1981 he retired and Mel SUHVLGHQWRI'XUKDP&ROOHJHDQGJUHDWO\FDUHGDERXWWKH known as the Simcoe Building. has worked here since 1969. Garland became president of VXFFHVVRIVWXGHQWV In 1969, the college began con- “I never had too many per- the college. struction on the main building sonal dealings with him but I He had a wife, Doris and and Ronald. death in Port Perry following a of the campus and by Septem- always heard from others that three children: his daughter, In August 1999, Willey left long lasting illness. He died at ber 20, 1971 construction was he was a great man and ahead Barbara, and two sons, Robert behind his legacy after his the age of 85. Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 21 Work, work and then homework be thought of as a union – a Emily Saxby supportive working environ- The Chronicle ment for the daily lives of stu- dents, according to Rocha. As It doesn’t always pay for unions go though, there are of- students to work part-time, ac- ten regulations to joining. cording to Chris Rocha, direc- Applicants for the Work tor of Financial Aid at Durham Study program must demon- College – and she means that VWUDWH¿QDQFLDOQHHGVWRTXDOLI\ literally. E\FRPSOHWLQJDQRQOLQH¿QDQ- Rocha has dealt with stu- FLDOSUR¿OHDQGMREVDUHOLPLWHG dents who work part-time, but throughout the school year, DUH VWLOO ¿QDQFLDOO\ VWUHVVHG mainly listed at the beginning DQG VKH IRXQG D FRVWEHQH¿W of September and January.Oth- analysis is key to determining erwise the program is a viable whether the balancing act of alternative for students seek- school and work is sensible. ing part-time work off campus, “You get a paycheque and especially considering jobs on it may feel like you’re making campus typically pay a little money, but when you look at more than minimum wage, ac- the cost of getting that money cording to Rocha. for the amount of hours you’re Shahbaz Tahririha, a me- working… you’re actually not chanical engineering student at making money or you’re break- UOIT, said working on campus ing even,” Rocha explained. makes him feel like he’s still “It’s hard to wrap your head connected to the school and around that concept unless you part of the community. actually sit down and look at Emily Saxby “When you work somewhere the numbers.” away from campus, it’s kind of The cost of transportation, (37$

has Facebook blocked on her ing four things a week, she says Eva Matys-Wright Durham College laptop. she wouldn’t give it up for the The Chronicle “I don’t want to resort to do- world. ing my homework at school.” “It’s the perfect time in my Imagine having a year of says Southwood, “I pride my- life for this right now. I couldn’t attending classes and being a self in knowing I can get things have picked a better time in mother of two teenage girls. done without interfering with my life to attack these kinds of Cara Southwood, Durham goals,” says Southwood. College’s Children’s Literature To her, it is a rewarding feel- teacher, works 24 hours a week It’s the perfect time ing to get through the week in the CICE program while she with so much on her plate. ‘in my life right now. is working on her MA in Educa- However, being such a busy tion. I couldn’t have picked women can take a toll on her Cara also makes time to a better time in my relationships. It is extremely teach two classes a week and life to attack these hard to keep strong bonds with blogs on a daily basis. South- friends and her spouse. wood says she is “completely kinds of goals. “He is a busy man as well, insane” but claims she would and it’s easy to let relationships not have it any other way. Cara Southwood ’ slide when you are on such a It may seem like a whirlwind busy schedule,” says South- of a week, but Southwood re- wood. “I didn’t see it from that Eva Matys-Wright mains an A student at the top perspective when I started.” of her classes. Southwood explains that be- %86</$'<Durham College student and professor of Her life involves extremely my job.” ing a student and a teacher is WKH&KLOGUHQ·V/LWHUDWXUHSURJUDP&DUD6RXWKZRRG late hours and lots of lot of Organization is her secret extremely hard to have outings preparation. weapon to success. with her friends. Removing procrastination Southwood explains that she “I am really lucky to have the future it helps you drive to still come out on top. She from her life keeps her sane. has a good outlook on life and April to August off to be with your goals easier.” prides herself to this day of be- She refuses to do any of her it helps her when tackling com- my family,” she says. “If you Southwood demonstrates ing “completely but delightfully homework on school time and plex situations. Despite balanc- think of something positive in someone can multitask and insane.” 22 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Campus The Chronicle April 15, 2014 23 Choosing the right school after high school

Karen Edwards The Chronicle

Students in their last two years of high school start to ponder where to attend school after they graduate. If it is stay- ing home and attending a com- munity college or going away, it depends on the individual, the program they are seeking and what they can afford. Durham College’s market- ing coordinator, Traci Ellis says there are stereotypes about community colleges. “This campus is not a small town college anymore, we have a lot to offer,” says Ellis. With Durham College hav- ing more than 10,000 students and sharing the campus with the university, Ellis says Dur- ham College is “ahead of the pack” in terms of offering col- lege students with pathways to getting their degree. Admissions and recruitment RI¿FHU 1LFROH 'DYLGVRQ VD\V Karen Edwards community college will allow students to remain close to COLLEGE DECISIONS: 2SHQKRXVHYROXQWHHUV.DWLH2·1HLOO OHIW .HOO\0DUWLQDW'XUKDP&ROOHJHRQ0DUFK friends and family and save on 22, 2014. housing. Although Durham College Cave says living in another portunities it presented. ough, Lindgren would com- to pay for housing on top of tu- offers residency, local students FLW\ZDVKDUGDW¿UVWVLQFHVKH “It really gave me the push I mute two hours everyday to ition costs. are not as likely to use it. did not know her way around needed to become more inde- and from school. Cave says she would tell high According to Lisa White, the the city. pendent and self reliable,” says “I was working part-time to school students to stay home if associate registrar of admis- She was on OSAP and also Shaver. earn money for all the gas and they can. “You will save money sions and recruitment, about received a $1,500 bursary from Unlike Cave, whose Biology school expenses I needed, but and most likely be able to put six per cent of local students Carleton. After a year of study- program was offered at local if I didn’t have enough money more of your focus on school use residency. ing biology in Ottawa, Cave re- universities, Shaver’s program to drive to school, I wouldn’t work,” says Cave. Amanda Cave, a future DC alized she did not like the pro- was not. go,” says Lindgren. “So I did Shaver says deciding on student who is entering the gram she was in. “If there was a program that SRRUO\ LQ P\ ¿UVW \HDU LW ZDV whether to stay or go away is a Developmental Service Worker “I am choosing community I really wanted to do at commu- too stressful trying to commute very personal decision. program this fall, says when college now because I feel like nity college, absolutely I would and work.” “If the student truly didn’t VKH¿UVWZHQWWRVFKRROIRUELRO- there are more opportunities of have gone,” says Shaver. In her second year, Lindgren feel ready to leave. I’d advise ogy at Carleton University, she ¿QGLQJDMREDIWHUFROOHJHZLWK Rebecca Lingdren, who will went to Trent in Oshawa. She them to maybe go to a local didn’t apply to close-to-home a diploma than there is coming attend DC this fall, says when says it was a lot easier since it school or take a year off and re- schools. out of university with a degree,” she initially applied for schools was only a 15-minute commute ally focus on what they want to “My program was offered says Cave. out of high school, she believed and she was a lot more success- do,” says Shaver. “If they were at most local universities and Kristen Shaver, a Brock Uni- she needed to go away to school ful in her second year. MXVW ÀLSÀRSSLQJ RQ WKH LGHD colleges, but I only applied to versity student who is in her to gain a “real education.” Popularity in staying home without a doubt, I’d recom- schools that weren’t local,” second year of environmental Lindgren attended Trent for post-secondary education mend leaving. There’s a whole says Cave. “I wanted to go away geoscience, says she was scared 8QLYHUVLW\ DQG PDMRUHG LQ has gone up, according to a big world outside high school, more for the experience of liv- to go away to school but always History and Political Science. Finance Yahoo article in 2012. \RXMXVWKDYHWR¿QGZKDWIHHOV ing away from home rather wanted to go because of the op- Instead of moving to Peterbor- More students cannot afford right for you.” than for the program.” The student employment struggle

Eva Matys fully employed but struggle to or social plans.However, not all force Authority, Durham Re- rate for Durham Region is 8.3 The Chronicle balance work, school time, and students are in this situation. gion has an extremely low hir- per cent as of March 9 this a social life. “I’m usually at the school ing rate among people aged 16 year. Many Durham College and “I go to school, go to work, XQWLO PLGQLJKW MXVW ZRUNLQJ to 25. It says this is because The Unemployed Help Cen- 82,7VWXGHQWVVWUXJJOHWR¿QG pay for parking, pay for my on Animation so I would have there is a large mass of people tre in Durham is hoping to help DMREGXULQJWKHVFKRROVHPHV- tuition, and work x number of no time for work. Animation is ZRUNLQJLQXQGHUTXDOL¿HGMREV MREVHHNHUVDQGHPSOR\HUVZLWK ter and through the summer hours a week to pay for it. I feel SUHWW\ PXFK P\ IXOO WLPH MRE for their experience level. the 2015 Pan American Games months. like my academics suffer more right now,” says Rachael Dixon This causes a ripple effect and the Parapan American A handful of students since work demands so much /DZUHQFH D ¿UVW \HDU DQLPD- to students and young people games coming to Durham re- VWUXJJOHWRVHHNMREVZKLOHRWK- more physical effort,” says tion student at Durham Col- looking for part-time work or gion and Toronto. ers have issues balancing both Criminology student at UOIT, lege. summer employment. The Pan American games work and campus life. Curtis Proctor. Students such as Lawrence “I think it’s a highly com- DUHDPDMRULQWHUQDWLRQDOPXOWL Meanwhile, some students Many students face the have lots of homework so petitive process to seek for a sport event that will house an VD\WKHLUSURJUDPLVOLNHDMRE problem of either struggling to would have no time for work. MRE

The 2014 Durham College annual donor and student re- FHSWLRQZDVKHOGRQ0DUFK at Bistro 67. This event is a chance for Durham College students who are selected for external bur- saries to meet the donors from around the community who provided them. The funds do not need to be repaid. “It connects donors and stu- dents together,” said Ron Chat- terton, chair of the Durham College board of governors. 7KLV ZDV WKH ¿UVW WLPH WKH new restaurant at the DC Cen- tre for Food was chosen as the venue, and the response was positive. 26 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 27 ENTERTAINMENT Singing talent on display at Reel Music Frank Thickett things to consider as they wait- The Chronicle ed for the performances to be- gin. While many college students “It depends on the musical- are busy prepping for big pre- ity,” said Lindsay Dworkin, one sentations and exams, some of of the judges and a talent scout the students of Durham Col- for Sonablast Records. lege’s Music Business Manage- “My job is not to lose the re- ment program put together a cord label’s money,” she said. Allissia Le Hénaff very different kind of assign- ³,VLWPDUNHWDEOH"'RHVLW¿WWKH ment. market aesthetic?” The Songs Revealed contest She also explained the cer- SOULFUL SINGING: Shanika Maria won Songs Revealed with her stripped- is a song writing competition tain genres can get away with down folk songs. judged by music industry pro- more. For example pop songs As the sun set and the con- graduate of the MBM program Maria echoed his sentiment. fessionals that puts local tal- can have more cliché than folk test began the crowd was who is heavily inspired by John Since she is from the Niagara ent on the stage, a stage which songs so long as they are catchy treated to a plethora of sound Mayer. region, she was excited to be MBM students need to assem- enough. from all over Ontario. First was Shanika Maria played two participating but she didn’t feel EOHRXW¿WDQGDGYHUWLVH Nathan Grace, singer for the Molly Elise, a 14-year-old high soulful folk songs she wrote, like she would make it into the A major attraction at this band Grace Over Diamonds, school student whose songs one on guitar and the other on contest saying that she is her year’s contest was the evening’s had different criteria. He said were light and happy. SLDQRDQGWKH¿QDOFRQWHVWDQW own worst critic. host. Lauren Toyota of Much it’s all about the chorus. Bobby Sprout, a singer and Cam Mac, closed out the com- After the judges deliberated Music and MTV fame came “If a song gets monotonous guitarist from Windsor, drove petition with two raps. and had a short break, Toyota back to her alma mater to lend DQGUHSHWLWLYHLWFDQEHGLI¿FXOW all the way to Durham College After playing his songs, announced the winners. Third a hand with the show. to convey emotions to listeners. to play two acoustic pop songs Mitchell said it was refresh- place went to Mitchell, second Toyota, a graduate of the A good chorus keeps people ac- and his falsetto had people’s ing to be among like-minded WR6SURXWDQG¿UVWSODFHZHQW MBM program, said she was tive,” he said. heads bobbing along to the people and that he felt good to to Maria. happy to be giving back to the The contest began with a rhythm. give back and participate in a “I really did enjoy being a school that gave her so much. speech from the president of Gloria Digby, another high program. part of the competition,” she The contest focuses on song- the college, Don Lovisa, who school student, sang two coun- “To play for new people in said. “It really promotes a col- writing more than the perfor- was accompanied by the mayor try tinged songs and was fol- a new place is the best way to lective. We’re all working to- mance so the judges had many of Oshawa, John Henry. lowed by Braeden Mitchell, a branch out.” gether, it’s not a contest.”

Music ‘ It’s catchy as crap. rings Jamie Warren ’ ren. “It’s catchy as crap.” Matt Szigeti took the stage through next. Szigeti was nervous talking but when he started playing he became a totally different the halls person. Szigeti talked about “ag- Amy Bridges gressive loud music” and how The Chronicle it’s “loud emotion.” “They had something real Students could hear loud inside them but they didn’t music, cheering and laughter know how to express it. So from the Marketplace at Dur- Amy Bridges they picked up a guitar, did a ham College on April 2. sloppy power cord, and really Prescription 2 Rock kicked MUSIC SPEAKS: Reid Henry of My Darkest Days and Streetlight Social sing- expressed themselves through off the Reel Music Festival. It sound,” said Szigeti. is an event for students to get ing unplugged at Prescription 2 Rock. Szigeti played throughout ¿UVW KDQG LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW his speech. When he couldn’t different genres and get per- and KASHKA. male stereotypes. dustry. get out what he wanted in sonal experiences from artists “Seeing these four bodies “I really always played elec- “That’s how the business words, he did just that ex- in the industry. come together and make mu- tric, even by myself just to sort works, networking,” said War- pressed himself through Dale Russell, formerly of sic. And it was this mind blow- of prove that I wasn’t Jewel,” ren. “Check it out, talk to peo- sound. The Guess Who, hosted Pre- ing thing. I didn’t know how it said Burns. ple.” Reid Henry was the last scription 2 Rock and Kat happened,” Burns said. “It was Jamie Warren is a highly Warren also talked about speaker of the night. Henry Burns, Jamie Warren, Matt just magical to me.” decorated country musician how country music has is a keyboardist, singer, and Szigeti and Reid Henry all She talked about publishing with several Junos and CCMA changed and has fused with guitarist of My Darkest Days spoke. Each speaker talked and making sure musicians (Canadian Country Music the sound of pop music. and co-founder of Streetlight of the inside of the industry know every part of the busi- Awards) awards to his credit. “What has really changed is Social. and let out some secrets, then ness so they don’t sign their Warren had a few themes as a songwriter, the lyric had “We need to think more played a set. OLIH DZD\ ZLWK WKHLU ¿UVW FRQ- throughout his speech. They become less important and creatively then ever,” said 7KH ¿UVW VSHDNHU ZDV .DW tract. Burns also talked about were simple but important, the phrasing and the melody is Henry. “You’re competing for Burns of Forest City Lovers KRZVKH¿JKWVDJDLQVWWKHIH- and not just in the music in- driving the songs,” said War- everyone’s time.” 28 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Entertainment

Amy Bridges

STATE OF THE UNION: Jeff Dalziel (far left,) Mitch Masters (left,) Ryan Freedman (right,) Matt Sohy (far right,) discussing the future of the music industry and how social media affects its evolution. The music world in full flux By Amy Bridges RIEHLQJXSVRHDUO\WKHFRQYHU- WKHWUHQGV´VDLG6REK\ PRUH EX]] DQG IDQV EHFDXVH EHLQJ PRUH WKHQ MXVW D PX- The Chronicle VDWLRQJRWVWDUWHG 7KH FRQYHUVDWLRQ PRYHG WR WKH\ DUH VSUHDGLQJ WKH ZRUG VLFLDQ 7KH\ DUH ORRNLQJ IRU )LUVWWKHSDQHOWDONHGDERXW VRFLDOPHGLDDQGKRZWRXWLOL]H DERXW \RXU PXVLF HYHU\GD\ VRPHRQH ZKR EULQJV PRUH WR The Student Services Build- WKHLPSDFWRILQGLHODEHOVEHLQJ LWLQVWHDGRIEDQGVJHWWLQJORVW VDLG'DO]LHO WKHWDEOHWKHQMXVWPXVLFDOWDO- LQJZDV¿OOHGZLWKPXVLFORYHUV WDNHQRYHURUERXJKWRXWE\WKH LQ WKH VHD RI EDQGV QRZ SUR- ³7KH\ZLOOZRUNKDUGHUWKHQ ent. RQ WKH PRUQLQJ RI $SULO  IRU PDMRUODEHOVVXFKDV8QLYHUVDO PRWLQJWKHPVHOYHVRQOLQH DQ\RQHRQWKHSODQHW(VSHFLDO- ³:H¶UHORRNLQJIRUWKHHQWLUH D FRQIHUHQFH WR WDON DERXW WKH :DUQHUDQG6RQ\ ³

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METAL SHOW: Skynet performed for many excited fans at the metal show put on by Reel Music on April 5 at Durham College. Skynet headlines E.P.’s metal show

By Allissia Le Hénaff both of them because they they had played with Martinez. graduate of the MBM program. 3ULQFH VDLG WKH\ ZLOO GH¿QLWHO\ The Chronicle couldn’t have complete control “As a band, we played like The band emitted so much come back soon. over everything. poo,” lead vocalist Dylan Coo- energy, every person in the The energy in the room As part of the Reel Music The opening band, Weston, per said in a post-show inter- room had their eyes on them. peaked and the whole crowd Festival, put on by Music Busi- captured the energy of the view, “It was still fun, but the Vocalists of the previous bands was moshing for most of the ness Management students room. circumstances sucked.” went up on stage and sang out show. at Durham College, six metal )RU WKHLU ¿UVW WLPH SOD\LQJ Once This is Death Valley with Leech more than once. When Skynet reached the bands came from across Ontar- on this campus, the band said came onto the stage, E.P’s was “We’re playing with all our end of their last song, the io to play at E.P. Taylor’s. for the opening band they had getting full. Vocalists Aaron good friends,” drummer Mark crowd cheered for an encore. Two second-year students, a good time. Swain and Tyler Kameda de- McCabe said after the show. The band played two last songs Will Graham and Chris King, The band said they felt com- manded moshing and the en- Sleep When You’re Dead while the crowd went crazy. coordinated the event on April fortable and safe while playing, ergy in the room was explosive. headlined last year’s show. Coordinators Graham and (YHQWKRXJKLWZDVWKHLU¿UVW as opposed to other venues that “Hometown shows are al- “We’ve kind of made it a tra- King were blown away with the time coordinating a show of they have performed before. ways the best,” Swain said post- dition,” Frank Daly, bassist of success of the show. this size, Graham and King had The next band to play, Con- show. “Everyone kind of gives it SWYD, said while enjoying a “The capacity was around high hopes. stellations, had a last minute their all.” cigarette. “It’s the show we look 225 to 230,” King said after the “I think it’s going to be the change to their set-list. Their This is Death Valley hopes to forward to each year.” show. biggest success of the showcas- drummer, Mike Cernigliaro, return next year for Reel Music 7KH ¿QDO DQG KHDGOLQLQJ The two students had hoped es,” Graham said in a pre-show was unable to make the show so Festival 2015, “if they let us,” band, Skynet, had never played for around 200 people to show interview. their former drummer, Dyllon guitarist Joey Kalney laughed. in Oshawa before. The Hamil- up. They said that it was a big 0DUWLQH] ¿OOHG LQ ,W ZDV WKH Lead singer of Sleep When ton band was excited to play on “That was our best case sce- learning experience for the ¿UVW WLPH LQ DERXW D \HDU WKDW You’re Dead, Alex Leech, is a campus, and lead vocalist Blake nario, and we beat that.” The stage feels like home to these Reel musicians By Christian Coulombe not being funny. The Chronicle The audience was asked to move from the back of the club Performing on stage is like to the front near the stage be- being at home for musicians. fore he would start his perfor- It allows us to have a clear mance. mind and not think about any- Dual Seize’s performance thing else but what is happen- was just as energetic and excit- ing at that moment, said Tha ing as the two before him. Capital E. He engaged his audience He was one of the musicians just as much as the others and on stage at the Music Business showed his love for the fans Management (MBM) Reel Mu- and other artists of the night. sic Festival Hip-hop showcase Noronha said he wanted a on April 4 at The Moustache show reminiscent of 90s rap. Club. Christian Coulombe He said he wanted an organic The performing artists of the HIP HOP MUSICIANS: Dual Seize, Notion, Tha Capital E and Jacob Noronha. hip-hop sound and these artists night were Notion, Tha Capital ¿WWKHELOO E and Duel Seize. Noronha said he picked the The MBM student running while he rapped his songs and Following Tha Capital E, support for the other artists club for a few reasons. the event, Jacob Noronha, said he was in his zone. Based on his was Notion. Notion is Austra- performing by acknowledging ³,W ¿W P\ YLVLRQ´ VDLG WKLV LVQ¶W WKH ¿UVW WLPH 1RWLRQ stage presence, it was evident lian and opened his set wearing their sets during his show. Noronha. “This venue already and Tha Capital E have per- he loves being on stage. his Aussie bucket hat. Ending the show was Dual does hip-hop type events and is formed together. “It’s an adrenaline high. Notion said when he is per- Seize. Noronha said Dual Seize the perfect size.” But according to both art- It feels good and the energy forming, “I feel free, and I nev- is a Durham College student in The Moustache Club has a LVWV LW ZDV WKHLU ¿UVW WLPH LQ doesn’t leave, sometimes until er get nervous.” During his set, the MBM program. raw grungy feeling to it. It feels Oshawa. the next day,” said Tha Capi- Notion made a Super Troop- While up on stage, Dual like being in an underground New Brunswick born Tha tal E. “It’s like a performance ers reference to the moustache Seize attempted to tell a joke club about to watch some rap Capital E opened the showcase. hangover.” scene because of the name of he made up for his girlfriend battles. There were very few people at During the performance he the club. about a samurai but no one re- There were no high-tech spe- the beginning of the event but got the audience engaged by The songs Notion performed ally got the joke. cial effects, or anything some- Tha Capital E still took the getting people to scream. He were off his new EP that He claimed he “wasn’t fun- one would see at a concert. It’s VWDJHZLWKFRQ¿GHQFH also got everyone to throw their dropped back in December. ny”; however, the audience just the rapper on stage with He danced around stage hands in the air. Notion showed his love and laughed with him about him some background lighting. 30 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Entertainment

Eva Matys-Wright Eva Matys-Wright

SETTING UP: Third-year Game Development stu- GAMECON AWARD CEREMONY: Mirza Beig holds his three awards at Game- dent Jord Ferrell gets ready to showcase his game for con 2014, including the best-in-show award for his game Retroid. the day. Video gamers gather at UOIT Fourth annual Gamecon showcases student work

Eva Matys-Wright WHFKQRORJ\EHVWJDPHSOD\DQG HOV´VDLG)HUUHOO said Ryan Premrl third year ZHUH 6WXGLR  DQG WKH IRXUWK The Chronicle best aesthetics. $VVRRQDVWKHHYHQWVWDUWHG Game Development student. year winners were Team Phoe- “This event helps student the atrium was busy with stu- “It has grabbed in a lot of peo- nix. Team Phoenix also took The UB Atrium was buzzing showcase their games and dents and teachers. SOH´ home the best gameplay award. with eager Game Development teachers come around and play There were many tables set By the afternoon many stu- The real star of the show was students showing off their work WHVW WKHP´ VDLG 6DGRQD 'DUQ- XSZLWKWHOHYLVLRQVJDPHFRQ- dents were tired and eager for 0LU]D%HLJZKRWRRNKRPH¿YH to the public on April 7. KDP SUHVLGHQW RI WKH 'LJLWDO VROHVDQGFRPSXWHUV(DFKWD- the award ceremonies. awards. Along with the award The 2014 GameCon show- Art Club. ble had the name of their studio ³7RGD\ KDV EHHQ ORQJ , ZLWK 7HDP 3KRHQL[ %HLJ ZRQ cased videogames from all four “It is also completely student RURUJDQL]DWLRQDQGZKDW\HDU GLGQ¶W VOHHS ODVW QLJKW´ VD\V EHVW WHFKQRORJ\ EHVW DHVWKHW- years. UXQ´ they were in. Radioactive Unicorns member LFVDQGEHVWRIVKRZ There were a variety of priz- There were many tables set 3KDQWRP 6WXGLRV WRRN DQ Austin Gottlieb. “It has been His showcased videogame HV LQFOXGLQJ EHVW ¿UVW VHFRQG up with a large variety of game DSSURDFK DW D ¿JKWLQJ VW\OH pretty good day today.“ ZDV FDOOHG 5HWURLG D PXVLFDO and third year projects. There genres. game with multi-player. Their 6RRQR¶FORFNKLWDQGLWZDV shooter controlled by hand ges- was also best in show. Voting Jord Ferrell and Jonathan JDPH ZDV QDPHG 6KDWWHUHG time for awards. tures. for these games was open to the Karaksinghan had a puzzle Tides and was hooked up for First year winners were Car- Beig said his wins made him general public. platformer on display. students to try. ERQ 6WXGLRV IROORZHG E\ VHF- feel pretty good. Professors and TA’s voted “You have to solve puzzles “It’s been really popular and ond year student winners Grym He has won twice before in for other awards such as best using paint to draw on the lev- ORWV RI SHRSOH DUH FRPLQJ LQ´ Frostbites. Third year winners previous years. Video games rising in popularity on campus

E\ SOD\LQJ YLGHR JDPHV KDV the event continues to increase. KDYHQ¶WEHHQWDOOLHG\HWWKHODVW viewers is on par or higher than Kyle Carney emerged to be a mainstream He said Microsoft even offered RQH UDLVHG DERXW  IRU that of Felix Baumgartner’s The Chronicle activity that many people par- to give Xbox One systems and 6LFN.LGV+RVSLWDO jump from the edge of space. ticipate in. Titanfall games to the event. Online game tournaments A Police Foundations stu- Do you have a friend who LANWAR is a large LAN “Our sponsors have been re- have picked up the attention of GHQW$OHF3LWRFFRVDLG³H6SRUWV plays video games? party hosted at the UOIT cam- DOO\UHDOO\JUHDWWRXV7KH\¶YH millions. is an expanding part of the The answer may likely be pus. It has hosted seven events helped us out with providing Online game League of Leg- gaming community. Kids are \HVDVWKHJDPLQJFRPPXQLW\ thus far. 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Entertainment The Chronicle April 15, 2014 31 Introducing...Native Other the GTA such as Native Other to bands and artists from the Raechel Bonomo Peterborough area. The Chronicle “I asked them to be a part of Fallen Love because I liked Oshawa’s Native Other is a their music and I like them as homegrown band whose debut SHRSOH´VD\V5H[³,¿QGWKHLU EP, Intentions, focuses on the songs interesting and reward- value of what’s important to ing and they have a sense of ur- them: the local music scene. gency that is missing from most Native Other is composed Oshawa-area bands.” of Curtis Skeete (vocals and Native Other chose to sign guitar) and Jared Caverly (gui- and work with Fallen Love to tar and drums). Each of them distribute their music locally. brings a unique aspect to the To the band, local music scene band. Skeete, a UOIT Commu- preservation is something they nications student, is primarily hold dear both as a collective the songwriter while Caverly, in and as Oshawa-born individu- Graphic Design at Durham Col- als. They make it a point to play lege, writes most of the music. Fallen Love Records gigs at music venues around Although the band had only town. started playing as Native Other LOCAL BEATS: Jared Caverly and Curtis Skeete are members of Oshawa band The band plans to accom- in August 2013, their brother- Native Other, who are proud to support the local music scene. plish a lot through 2014, in- hood began in a Grade 9 music cluding a project incorporated class at Eastdale Collegiate and their friendship. “It’s a compilation of how we Harley Rex. The band notes the with the EP, which will include Vocational Institute in Oshawa “We wanted a change…that have evolved over ‘x’ amount of efforts made by Rex to get their several local artists contribut- in 2007. In high school, Skeete was an older sound, an older years,” says Caverly. music out to the public. ing to certain aspects of Native and Caverly played in a band style, older stuff,” says Caver- The band notes various art- “Harley has been a huge help Other with hand-drawn album called The Louder Sounds but ly. “Native Other is where we ists over a vast genre demo- for us. We wouldn’t be here artwork and photographic ele- decided to change their name come from, this is who we are.” graphic as inspiration for the without him,” says Skeete. ments. WR¿WWKHLUQHZSHUVRQD $IWHU FRQ¿UPDWLRQ IURP EP, including Canadian group Rex started the indie-pop la- “We wanted to gather our Skeete came up with the Caverly, the name Native Other Broken Social Scene and rap bel in October of 2012 in an ef- friends together who all do name as he was listening to his was born. artists such as Kanye West. fort to get local music heard by things locally. We wanted to get iTunes and came across a genre The EP, Intentions, has During the band’s last show, local and non-local audiences. other people involved in what listing of “Alternative Other”. been a journey for the duo. Ac- the set list included covers by The label features bands from we are doing,” says Skeete. The “Native” came from an cording to the band, their “six Canadian rapper Drake and aspiration held close to Skeete songs of gold” demonstrate pop artist Lana Del Ray. about his relationship with the growth Skeete and Caverly The band released the EP Caverly and music, how music have embarked on, not only on Fallen Love Records. Fallen Music success is their natural habitat and is from their days as The Louder Love Records is a local label, what houses the foundation of Sounds, but as musicians. created by Oshawa resident doesn’t come easy

Sean Sutcliffe disadvantage. Local music radio airtime The Chronicle “It’s way harder. When you are downtown you are sur- Leslie dio stations such as The Rock base. Becoming a successful musi- rounded by the entertainment Armstrong-Payne make their money, according Riot Radio is only avail- cian has never been an easy feat industry. I’m constantly travel- The Chronicle to Diamond. able online which could be a to accomplish, especially when ling outside of Durham, it’s the drawback since the people of you come from somewhere worst,” Bianca said about her There’s more to Oshawa 2VKDZDZLOOQRW¿QGLWRQ)0 where the music business is not struggle to get heard. than the stereotypical muscle UDGLR  7KH EHQH¿W WR EURDG- prevalent. Residents of the GTA Trill Kozby, a hip-hop and cars and mullets. ‘ Radio does not casting online is that people are aware of the success from electronic dance music pro- The city also has a thriv- from all over the world have musicians from Toronto, but ducer from Ajax, feels one of ing music scene; you would make or break any- access to the station, said An- what about musicians from the his biggest issues is where he KDYH QR WURXEOH ¿QGLQJ D OR- body. drew Marchand, Riot Radio’s Durham Region? comes from. cal artist or band playing live mobile videographer; but There have already been “The biggest struggle getting in Durham Region, any day of other than during the hosted multiple artists from Durham play is like it’s where I come the week. SURJUDPVLWLVGLI¿FXOWWRWUDFN who have achieved major suc- from too. There’s a lot of pro- Yet, rarely are they heard listenership. cess within just the past few ducers in this area, the north on local radio stations. ’ “It’s a lot of time and ri- years. Ajax area,” said Kozby about “Radio is very safe,” said Matt Diamond diculous effort for the three Boi-1da, a hip-hop producer trying to get his music played. Matt Diamond of 94.9 The people who listen in the win- from Ajax who still lives there, .R]E\ KDV ELJ VKRHV WR ¿OO Rock, as he compared most of It’s almost impossible to ter,” said Renton of his expe- has gone on to become ex- coming from Ajax. Boi-1da is the songs on the radio to com- get onto mainstream radio riences keeping track of his tremely prosperous in his mu- RQH ELJ VKRH WR ¿OO EXW VR DUH fort food. without major label repre- music on college radio. sic endeavours. the likes of T-minus, DZL and Diamond has been trying sentation, according to Abel “Radio does not make or Boi-1da has worked with the Rugga Rotty, just to name a few to play more local music on Renton, who is a teacher at break anybody,” said Dia- likes of industry legends such successful producers who came The Rock. He helped develop Durham College and is also a mond. He explained that it as Eminem, Kanye West, Nas out of Ajax. Generation Next, which pro- musician. can be a useful tool to help a and The Diplomats to name Dean Visser, a versatile motes local talent by featur- But college radio is easy, he band get noticed, but it can a few. 1da was able to achieve musician also from Ajax faces ing one band or artist every said. also have a somewhat nega- this success with the entirety of other adversaries on his claim week by playing one of their Durham College’s Riot Ra- tive effect if a song is over his musical training originating to fame. Visser is a multi-in- songs each day at 8 p.m. GLRLVQRWIRUSUR¿WPDNLQJLW played. from his mother’s basement on strumentalist who majors in “I’m sure some local mu- much easier for an indepen- Diamond said the best a Casio keyboard. bass guitar and the drums but VLFLDQV ZRXOG EHQH¿W IURP dent artist to get music on thing bands and artists could Bianca Star Status is a young is not limited to those talents. more radio airplay,” said art- the air. Artists need only send do to gain recognition is to woman from Whitby who is try- He can also produce just about ist Braeden Taylor Mitchell, a their press kit to the station work for it, play gigs, go on ing diligently to have her name any other type of music. Durham College Music Busi- manager, Laura Ferr, for ap- tours and sell merchandise become a staple in the industry. “My biggest issue is market- ness Management graduate proval. Once approved, the and CDs. “I actually believe once you ing and the public relations side who now lives in Toronto, songs will be added to the sta- “Let someone give away put in a lot of work you will of the business,” said Visser. “but it may not be in the best tion’s playlists. your song on a compilation,” achieve what you want and “There just isn’t major la- interest of the radio stations’ The problem with college Renton suggested, adding I’m living and working off no bels, or minor labels for that listenership.” radio is listenership. The sta- that though the band may not sleep,” said Bianca regarding matter, scouting out here for Keeping the listeners hap- tion does not need to attract JHWSDLGLWZLOOSUR¿WIURPLW the effort she is putting into her talent. If you want to get no- py is necessary to pay the bills, advertisers so it does not need when more people are intro- music. ticed you have to spend a lot of since advertising is where ra- to appeal to a broad listener duced to the music. Coming from Durham, Bi- time and money to get where anca feels she is already at a you need to be.” 32 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 33 SPORTS DC Athletics Hoops stars are DC’s top athletes Award Winners Golf: Rookie of the Year – Matthew Perras Gerry Pettit MVP – Brent Clements Darryl Jennings Leadership Award – Ron Draycott The Chronicle :RPHQ·V6RFFHU Rookie of the Year – Charmaine Bosse MVP – Brittney Sero On April 10, Durham College Gord Oliver Leadership Award – Chelsey Rogatinsky honoured all of its male and fe- :RPHQ·V)DVWEDOO male varsity athletes at its an- Rookie of the Year – Ashley Black Richard Snowden MVP – Laura nual athletic banquet. Arbour Ajahmo Clarke of the men’s Leadership Award – Kayla Worotniak 7RS3LWFKHU²/\GLD.DOEÁHLVFK  basketball team, and Kauri La- Ashley Black Fontaine of the women’s bas- 0HQ·V%DVHEDOO Rookie of the year – Ilija Bosinovski ketball team, were named male “Boom Baker” MVP – Aaron and female athletes of the year. McQuillen Leadership Award – Michael Cyr “Being with this group of Top Pitcher – AJ Clark girls, my mom, and my sister Indoor Soccer: :RPHQ·V093²%ULWWQH\6HUR DVWKHDVVLVWDQWFRDFKKDVGH¿- 0HQ·V093²1LFKRODV$[KRUQ nitely made this exciting,” said :RPHQ·V%DVNHWEDOO Rookie of the Year – Hellen Dumbuya LaFontaine. “It’s just good to Bonnie Slaughter MVP – Kauri be here at Durham College and LaFontaine Leadership Award – Alicia Del Fuoco win.” 0HQ·V%DVNHWEDOO LaFontaine grew up in 5RRNLHRIWKH

The award is in honour of Sheldon Andrew Bert Dejeet, a former dean in The Chronicle the School of Justice who died in 2007. Durham College has recog- “It’s overwhelming, be- nized its athletes for not only cause I didn’t think I would dedicating themselves in their have been the chosen one to sport, but for achieving aca- get that award,” said Fraser, a demic success in the classroom 911 Emergency Justice student. as well. “I’m pretty proud of myself be- '& KRVWHG LWV ¿IWK DQQXDO cause I know I’ve worked hard athletic academic luncheon on to get there, and dedicated my- April 8. self to both basketball and aca- The college awarded 28 stu- demically.” dents with OCAA All Academic Kelsey Hare, Kauri Lafon- award, which is the highest taine, Petrus Kuypers, Riley number of athletes getting the McAllister, and Kate Mowat award from Durham College, achieved a CCAA Academic All- beating its previous record of Canadian award. 27. The awards are given to ath- “We are extremely proud letes that achieve honours by of our student athletes every WKHLU VFKRRO LQ WKH ¿QDO DFD- day,” said Ken Babcock, direc- demic semester and are named tor of athletics at Durham Col- to the all-star team in their re- Sheldon Andrew lege and UOIT. spective sport. “The commitment they put “They’re (the athletes) the DC ATHLETIC ACADEMIC LUNCHEON : Bert Dejeet Award winners as top in, the training, their dedica- role model achievers in leader- academic athletes at Durham, Cheyenne Fraser (left) and Aron Naim (right), are tion to the sport and represent- ship, and to be able to manage ing our school is a tremendous that kind of class schedule and joined by Durham College president Don Lovisa at the athletic academic lun- accomplishment.” represent the school is amaz- cheon. Aron Naim, a Project Man- ing,” said Babcock. agement student and mem- “Durham College is well training, traveling on the road port around them. so you can dedicate yourself to ber of the men’s basketball considered an academic insti- DQGJHWWLQJWRVFKRRO¿UVWWKLQJ “You have you teammates sports and academics.” team, and Cheyenne Fraser of tution, strong academics with in the morning. who will support you in anyway Along with the athletes who the women’s basketball team our athletic programs and we About the transition from that they can, and take the time attended the luncheon, coach- earned the Bert Dejeet Memo- also succeed athletically as the classroom to the court, Fra- to spread things out and make es, faculty, and directors were rial Scholastic Award for hav- well.” ser said athletes who want to sure that you’re organized,” there to support and congratu- ing the top overall GPA among Babcock said the athletes play sports and still maintain a said Fraser. late the athletes on their hard varsity student athletes. work hard and have to combine high GPA need to use the sup- “Have everything spread out work and achievements. 34 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Sports A night of sports and suits

Sean Sutcliffe 7RUL&DPSEHOO The Chronicle The female athlete of the year award went to Jill Morillo, On March 27, UOIT’s athlet- D¿IWK\HDU1XFOHDU(QJLQHHULQJ ic department held its annual DQG 0DQDJHPHQW PDMRU 0R- athletic banquet for an evening rillo scored 14 goals this season of joy and celebration before DQGEHFDPHWKH¿UVW5LGJHEDFN students graduate or scurry to to surpass 100 points in her ¿QGVXPPHUMREV XQLYHUVLW\KRFNH\FDUHHUZLWKD The ceremonies began with the presentation of the team DZDUGV 7KH ZRPHQ¶V KRFNH\ WHDP KDG D VXFFHVVIXO \HDU ‘ There’s going to be Forward Jaclyn Gibson won hard days and you got the MVP award, while Tori to push through those Campbell, a UOIT student from hard days and eventu- $OEHUWDZRQWKH5RRNLHRIWKH

Olivia Da Silva Despite having practice ev- The Chronicle HU\GD\DQGJDPHVHYHU\ZHHN- end during the season, Murphy A luncheon dedicated to also said that in her spare time, VWXGHQWDWKOHWHV DW 82,7 WRRN VKHORYHVWRSOD\WHQQLV place on March 25, but instead 6KH DGGHG WKDW ZKLOH VKH of celebrating their abilities on GLGQ¶W NQRZ IRU VXUH LI VKH¶G WKHFRXUWV¿HOGVRUULQNVLWZDV be winning the award, she was for their dedication to hitting “very happy to see the hard WKHERRNV  ZRUNSD\RII´ 82,73UHVLGHQW'U7LP0F- 7LHUQDQ VSRNH DERXW VWXGHQWV It’s an important who are engaged in sports and VWLOONHHSXSZLWKVFKRROVD\LQJ day‘ recognizing aca- “it pulls together a whole sense demic achievement. RIZKDWOLIHDW82,7LVOLNH´ You have to celebrate 7KH HYHQW ZDV ¿OOHG ZLWK success. family members, friends, coaches, faculty members, and Ken Babcock ’ even a guest appearance by for- PHU1+/VWDU%REE\%DXQ In total, 31 students were %DXQNQRZQIRUVFRULQJWKH presented with an All-Academ- game-winning goal for the To- ic Award in honour of their ronto Maple Leafs in the 1964 JUDGHV 6WDQOH\&XS3OD\RIIVKDVDYDU- The average GPA among the sity scholarship associated with 200-plus athletes at UOIT is 82,7  RU D % (LJKWHHQ RI WKRVH $OVR PDNLQJ DQ DSSHDU- athletes maintained a GPA of ance at the ceremony was Pe- DQ$RUKLJKHU WHU /RFNKDUW SUHVLGHQW RI WKH Olivia Da Silva Alongside the All-Academ- &DQDGLDQ1DWLRQDO6SRUWPDQ¶V ic Awards were the Top GPA 6KRZZKRPDGHDFRQ- $ZDUGVDQGWKH82,76FKRODV- ATHLETIC SCHOLARS: Scholastic Award winners Rizwan Thawer and Heather WULEXWLRQWR%DXQ¶VVFKRODUVKLS WLF$ZDUGV 0XUSK\VWDQGSURXGO\ZLWKWKHLUDZDUGVLQKDQG IXQG The Top GPA Award cel- $  EXUVDU\ ZDV DOVR ebrated the two students (one female students with the high- DQG5L]ZDQ7KDZHURIWKH6RF- VSRUWVDQGVFKRRO presented by the Oshawa Golf male, one female) with the HVW*3$RYHUDOO FHUWHDP “You just have to really com- Club, the course where the golf KLJKHVW *3$V LQ HDFK VSRUW This year’s winners of the 0XUSK\DIRXUWK\HDU.LQH- mit to what you’re doing in WHDP SOD\V WR .HYLQ -RYDQRY 7KH 82,7 6FKRODVWLF $ZDUG 6FKRODVWLF$ZDUGZHUH+HDWKHU siology student, said it’s a bal- ERWK DVSHFWV *HW VWXII GRQH for having the highest GPA on was presented to the male and Murphy of the Tennis team, DQFHWRWU\WRNHHSXSZLWKERWK ZKHQ\RXFDQ´VKHVDLG WKHWHDP Sports The Chronicle April 15, 2014 35 UOIT announces DC offers sports camps for kids athletes of the year The DC summer kids Sheldon Andrew sports camp is a very repu- Kelsey Fran “Whether I’m a coach or a play- The Chronicle table camp in the Durham The Chronicle er, as long as I’m participating region, according to Bab- and being active.” Durham College gives cock. UOIT Ridgebacks veteran Vantfoort, on the other back to local children by “The ability to attend a and this year’s athletic academ- hand, still has at least another providing them with the op- sports camp at the best facili- ic award winner, Jill Morillo, year at UOIT. portunity to enjoy their sum- ties in Durham region, fully and back-to-back winner, Nik “It’s an awesome family,” he mer playing the sports they air conditioned, and a wide Vantfoort, have been named said. “I’m looking forward to love at the DC Summer Kids variety of programming op- male and female athlete of the seeing the school grow.” Sports Camp. portunities, has led to the year. This is the second year in a The camp launched in the camps receiving gold status UOIT hosted the eighth an- row that Vantfoort has been summer of 1987. recognition in the recent nual Ridgebacks Athletic Ban- awarded the athlete of the year It started with two sepa- Oshawa This Week Readers quet on March 27 at the Gener- title for his success with the rate weeks of basketball. Choice Awards in 2013,” says al W. Sikorski Polish Veterans men’s rowing team. Over time, the camp has Babcock. Association Hall in Oshawa. The third year energy sys- expanded with more sports It is very important to Athletes were honoured for tems engineering student from to choose from such as soc- Durham College to connect their athletic accomplishments Sean Sutcliffe /RQGRQ2QW¿QLVKHGWKHVHD- cer, badminton, and elite vol- with the community. throughout the year. son in the top 10 at Nationals leyball. One of the reasons for the Over the course of the night, WINNING ATHLETES: Jill in doubles races with partner Because of the summer camp’s existence is to have a awards were presented to stu- Morillo and Nik Vantfoort ac- Brett Bullock, who was also camp’s growth, it offers a positive impact on the chil- dents participating in dance, cept the award from UOIT honoured at the banquet. number of weeks a child can dren of Durham. rowing, curling, hockey, tennis, President, Dr.Tim McTier- Vantfoort has had the op- register for. “Young children doing golf, soccer and lacrosse. nan portunity to represent Ontario Durham College started positive things, learning and 0RULOOR LV D ¿IWK\HDU VWX- at the Canada Summer Games, the camp to form an entity experiencing the great fa- dent from Whitby. On top of to earn more than 100 points. managing to take a way both that would use the available cilities Durham College pro- leading the Ridgebacks wom- Morillo was also recognized a gold and silver medal. Both and unused hours in the col- vides is what’s important to en’s hockey team as captain, at this year’s banquet with an athletes agree that hard work lege athletic center. the college,” says Babcock. she is majoring in nuclear engi- award for leadership in wom- has contributed to their suc- Ken Babcock, athletic di- Durham College gains neering and management. en’s hockey, and was also ac- cess. “Work hard and be persis- rector of the Campus Recre- $60,000 - $75,000 yearly She also earned an all-aca- knowledged for competing with tent in your commitment. Some ation & Wellness Centre at in revenue based on the demic award for her studies. WKH5LGJHEDFNVIRU¿YHVHDVRQV days are tough, and some days Durham & UOIT, says the camp’s enrolment numbers 0RULOOR ¿QLVKHG KHU ¿QDO Now that she is graduating, you want to give up, but always summer sports camp was and what sports program the season on the Ridgebacks with Morillo is excited for what is enjoy it,” advises Morillo. Vant- started to raise money for the children register for, accord- 14 goals and 10 assists and is next in her hockey career. foort added, “Make sure you’re college. ing to Babcock. the only Ridgeback in history “I love the sport,” she said. doing something you love.” 36 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Sports UOIT wins back-to-back Charity Cups Michael Fletcher to start but couldn’t get on the The Chronicle board.  7KH /RUGV ORRNHG OLNH WKH\ UOIT captured the Charity FRXOGWXUQWKHLUGH¿FLWDURXQG Cup for the second season in a EXW FRXOG QRW ¿QG D UK\WKP row, but it wasn’t an easy vic- UOIT quickly gained compo- tory. VXUH DQG MXPSHG EDFN RQ WKH Durham College and UOIT attack when Villafranca scored played in the third annual her second goal of the game. Charity Cup on March 25. 9LOODIUDQFD¶V JRDO ZDV WKH ¿UVW The Durham College and of six for the Ridgebacks. UOIT men’s and women’s in- 7KH\ZRQWKHLUJDPH door soccer teams took to the Chantal Villafranca and Cha- SLWFKLQZKDWZDVDFORVH¿QDOH resse Thomas-Tate were the to their seasons. leading scorers for UOIT with 7KHZRPHQZHUHWKH¿UVWWR two goals each. UOIT’s coach WDNHWKH¿HOGDQGLWZDVDRQH Peyvand Mossavat chalked up sided affair throughout. The the victory to simply playing as Michael Fletcher UOIT women controlled the a team. tempo from beginning to end “The message going into the JUST FOR KICKS: 82,7·V&DVVDQGUD6ULEQ\DQG'XUKDP&ROOHJH·V%ULWWQH\ creating turnovers and winning game was play within our sys- 6HUREDWWOHIRUWKHEDOODWWKHDQQXDO&KDULW\&XS one-on-one battles. tem but have fun,” he said. UOIT’s Chantal Villafranca The UOIT and Durham of the men’s game they needed and the occasional shove back fun with it,” said James Mc- QHWWHG WKH ¿UVW JRDO MXVW WKUHH /RUGVPHQ¶VJDPHZDVWKHRS- to score three goals to take the and forth. Caskill, assistant coach for the PLQXWHV LQWR WKH ¿UVW KDOI posite story. Durham’s men lead as the combined score was Neither UOIT nor Durham 'XUKDP/RUGVPHQ¶VWHDP The Ridgebacks played hard VWDUWHGWKHLU¿UVWKDOIRQDJRDO IRU82,7 would allow a good look at UOIT got to raise the Char- physically and defensively and from Kashiff DeJonge and Mi- In the second, it appeared as their net and held it down de- ity Cup for the second straight MXPSHGRQWKHVWUXJJOLQJ/RUGV chal Grzesniak. WKH /RUGV ZHUH LQ WKH GULYHU¶V fensively. year while money was raised and scored three unanswered 7KH/RUGVPHQ¶VWHDPFDPH seat but ran into a solid second ,WZDVQ¶WXQWLOWKH¿QDOWZHQ- for a good cause. goals. out of the gate looking unstop- half performance from Ridge- ty seconds when Justin Gordon The game was played with Brittney Sero added a goal pable and the Ridgebacks came backs goalie Travis Martin, sealed the game and Durham’s intensity and bragging rights for Durham to close out the RXW ÀDW DQG QRW PRYLQJ WKHLU stopping every shot he faced in fate scoring late to put them but it was also played for a ¿UVW KDOI  LQ IDYRXU RI WKH IHHW7KH/RUGVKDGQRSUREOHP WKH¿QDOIUDPHDIWHUEHLQJSXW XS:KHQWKH¿QDOEX]]HU charity known as Their Oppor- Ridgebacks. LQWKH¿UVWKDOIOHDGLQJE\ in to replace a tattered Karan went off, the UOIT men’s bench tunity. Their Opportunity gives Durham College controlled the end. Thacker. erupted with excitement and children from low-income fam- WKH JDPH LQ WKH RSHQLQJ ¿YH 7KH¿QDOVFRUHLVGHFLGHGE\ It was a physical second half the crowd wasn’t far behind. ilies the chance to play in orga- minutes of the second half. a combination of the women’s and was what a typical rivalry “You have to explain to them nized sports. They were stealing the ball JDPH¿QDODQGWKHPHQ¶VJDPH game would look like: bodies it’s for charity. They want to Their Opportunity raised a and played a fast paced game ¿QDO*RLQJLQWRWKHVHFRQGKDOI IDOOLQJWRWKHÀRRUWUDVKWDONLQJ win but they also need to have WRWDORIIURPWKHHYHQW DC/ UOIT ahead of the game with equality Kelsey Fran Madison Mather, the down- WR %DUNHU ³:H¶YH QHYHU KDG D The Chronicle town Outreach Services coor- situation of severity and I think dinator believes the focus of that’s in part of the student ath- There has been a lot of fo- sports should be on the athletes letes that we try and recruit.” cus on gay rights in the media and their ability, not their sex- )RUPHU7RURQWR0DSOH/HDIV UHFHQWO\,QPXOWLSOHDWK- ual orientation. general manager, Brian Burke, letes announced they are gay, “In my personal experience, started the You Can Play orga- LQFOXGLQJ DQ 1)/ SURVSHFW because of the culture in sports, nization in memory of his son 0LFKDHO6DPDQGWKH¿UVWHYHU even though we are on the Brandon, who was an openly openly gay NBA player, Jason verge of changing that culture, gay hockey player. Collins. students who do participate in It’s a start but, according to At Durham College and both don’t overlap the two,” she Erodotou, there is still room to UOIT, teachers and staff say said. go. they are committed to making Dino Erodotou, the Student “It’s still very much swept all students and athletes feel Association’s director of opera- under the rug,” he said. “It’s safe. tions added, “it doesn’t matter, going to take more people like According to Scott Barker, LW¶VMXVWDERXWWKHSHUVRQ´ Brian Burke, Michael Sam and the athletic coordinator for But Mather believes there is Jason Collins for it to help UOIT and Durham College, an still too much stigma around make a change.” athletic team is a great social athletes. “The amount attitude has group for students.  ³2IWHQ , ¿QG WKDW /*%74 FKDQJHG IURP  \HDUV DJR “It’s like a family,” he said. .HOVH\)UDQ students who are out and to now, is incredible,” said ³:HZDQWWRPDNHVXUHWKHHQ- proud, feel they have to go back Erodotou. “It’s going to hap- vironment is welcoming to any- RAISING MONEY: 6WXGHQWV.HOO\+LQWRQ)XUDLVKD1LFK- in the closet because of that en- pen, and it should happen. one.” RO.HOVH\$QGHUVRQ1DWDOLD/HZNRZVNDDQG&LHUD6KDQ- vironment that’s promoted in 7KLQJV ZLOO EH MXVW VR PXFK ,Q  6WDWLVWLFV &DQDGD QRQIXQGUDLVHIRU'XUKDP'LVWUHVV&HQWUH·V3ULGH/LQH the locker room,” she said. easier, in my opinion.” UHSRUWHGSHUFHQWRIWKH&D- tional Post, polled Canadians coaches at Durham College and Barker agrees. Outreach Services on cam- QDGLDQ SRSXODWLRQ DJHG  LQDQGIRXQG¿YHSHUFHQW UOIT receive a code of conduct “There are things that hap- pus offers information, support played a competitive sport. RI &DQDGLDQV DUH /*%74 DQG manual that outlines rules and pen in the dressing rooms that DQG UHVRXUFHV WR WKH /*%74 According to another study SHUFHQWRI&DQDGLDQVNQRZ regulations of the team, includ- probably aren’t acceptable in community for free. The club by Statistics Canada, two per VRPHRQHZKRLV/*%74,WDOVR ing bullying. society and that’s something SDUWQHUVZLWKRWKHU/*%74RU- FHQW RI &DQDGLDQV DJHG  HVWDEOLVKHG /*%7 \RXWK DUH ”There is zero tolerance for that the pro-athletes have to ganizations in the community LGHQWLI\DV/*%74 more likely to come out than an that type of discrimination in work to clean up,” he said. VXFKDV3)/$*'XUKDPWRKHOS Meanwhile, the Forum Re- older generation. the department of athletics and Anti-gay slurs and incidents students meet new people in a search poll, funded by the Na- Barker said athletes and as a whole,” said Barker. are rare on campus, according safe environment. Sports The Chronicle April 15, 2014 37 Ontario fencing championships at Durham Kyle Carney club in Durham Region is in The Chronicle Ajax, and they do not use or teach how to use sabres. Durham College’s north Os- Marc-André LeBlanc, a hawa campus hosted the On- 27-year-old fencer, has traveled tario provincial fencing cham- from great distances for the pionships from March 28 to 30. passion and love of the sport. The event welcomed fencers He started fencing 14 years ago, of all ages and weapon types when he found passion for the for the entire weekend at the sport in his home province of Campus Health and Wellness New Brunswick. Centre, and provided free ad- LeBlanc moved to Ontario mission for spectators. for fencing. Although the sport is in the “I was going to do school in Olympic category, the com- Moncton but I was approached munity is still small and fenc- by a provincial (fencing) coach ing appears to be confusing who told me ‘I know some and niche to the general pub- people in Ottawa that can help lic. you out’ so I took the chance to There were fencers and fans move out to Ottawa,” he said. from across Ontario, fencers “Fencing is pretty much my from other provinces came to entire life,” said LeBlanc. “I’m witness the championship of a nation-teamed fencer so most the sport they love. of my time is either spent train- Kyle Carney Celeste Suart is an 18 year- ing, competing, coaching, or old student from McMaster studying.” When he has FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Rebecca Jeffrey (left) ready to begin her attack on University and a secretariat the time to watch videos, it’s her opponent, both wielding sabres. trainee at the event. usually fencing videos. LeBlanc “Once you’re a fencer, you’re said only recently have events, never not a fencer,” she said. such as the championships, weapons. fencing uses the right of way or only be made on the torso. Suart has been fencing for sev- been using a video camera for Foil and épée swords re- priority rule, which means only Sabre equipment features a en years. video refereeing. quire a button (located at the the attacker gains the point. completely grey top as scoring “Once you try it, it’s wonder- “This kind of presentation tip of the sword) to be pressed )HQFHUV DUH DOVR LGHQWL¿HG can be made anywhere on the ful,” Suart said. “Everything isn’t something we would’ve against the opponent, which by the clothing they wear. upper body except the hands. came together once I started had 10 years ago,” LeBlanc said. means mostly stabbing mo- Épée fencers wear all white /H%ODQFRIIHUHGD¿QDOSLHFH fencing.” The barrier of entry and tions. clothing because they can score of advice. due to the small community, interest into fencing may lie Sabre simply scores by con- a point off of the opponent any “Give it a shot, just see if fencers travel to and from far- in the fact that fencing has so tact, which means sabre con- where on their body. you can try it… anybody can away locations for the sport. many rules and weapons. tains slashing motions and is Foil fencers wear equipment fence, and it’s a fun and physi- For example, the only fencing Suart explained the fencing faster overall. Sabre and foil with a grey vest, as scoring can cal sport.” 38 The Chronicle April 15, 2014 Sports Lord Durham has spirit: how about you? The people that have repre- back and forth a few times” to By Amy Bridges sented Lord Durham over the one of the coaches for good luck The Chronicle years have chosen to keep their and there are even rumours of identities secret. Lord Durham dating one of our Spirit comes with a lot of That way Lord Durham is star female volleyball players. things, but you wouldn’t think carried on through the years as Lord Durham can be found it comes from failing. Differ- himself and the school spirit he around the campus during the ent people have portrayed represents. games either cheering on our Lord Durham many ways over “I try to get into people’s fac- teams or enjoying a Boston the years, but his message has es and try to draw people into cream doughnut at one of the stayed the same. being active, dancing,” said Tim Hortons on campus. Lord Durham the Durham Lord Durham. Lord Durham has become College mascot shows that you Every once in a while if the the face of Durham College, can be spirited in anything. ball comes towards Lord Dur- everyone knows who he is and Lord Durham started out as ham he will try and hit it back what he represents. a student in 1967 when the col- or even catch the ball, but he “I get to represent 16,000 OHJH¿UVWRSHQHG just doesn’t cut it. students in a way. I don’t look Lord Durham wanted noth- “[I] miss it and screw it up at it that way, but in real- ing more then to be a part of a completely and then I’ll get ity that’s what I do. I get to go team. He tried out for the vol- frustrated with myself. Some- around and people always stop leyball and basketball teams times I’ll throw a tantrum or me and take pictures with [me] year after year and was just get mad,” said Lord Durham. “I and everyone knows who I am,” never good enough. just can’t physically do it.” said Lord Durham. Lord Durham never left and Despite not being on the No matter who plays him just continued to try out for the team, Lord Durham still has Lord Durham will always be teams and eventually started found time to make friends the spirit of Durham College. Durham Athletics going to the games and cheer- with coaches and even some of He will live on through the '85+$0·63528'(67Durham College mascot, Lord ing Durham on in hopes of get- the players. students and the lucky person Durham, is always ready to get the crowd going for every ting a spot on the team. Lord Durham “gives props who portrays him each year. event at Durham College. All-Star day doubleheader New women’s hosted at Durham College basketball coach Kelsey Fran talent in the serving challenge pulled ahead for a 3-2 win. The Chronicle and Jeremy Hoekstra pre- Both McAllister and Popovic enjoys first season formed for the hardest spike also participated in the men’s Durham College/UOIT host- competition. volleyball All-Star game. The work around their different ed the OCAA All-Star Games Durham basketball players game was eventful, but the %\.DUHQ(GZDUGV class schedules. for both basketball and volley- DOVR ÀDXQWHG WKHLU DELOLWLHV LQ West defeated the East 4 sets to The Chronicle Aside from coaching in ball on March 22. two skills events: an NBA skills  0F$OOLVWHU D ¿IWK\HDU PH- high schools, LaFontaine The Campus Recreation and challenge and a three-point chanical technician from Whit- New women’s basketball is apart of many basketball Wellness Centre welcomed shootout. by, took home the MVP award FRDFKHQMR\V¿UVWVHDVRQ camps, including the Toron- more than 200 athletes from in the East for the second year Coaching a college basket- to Raptors Basketball camp colleges across Ontario for the in a row. ball team of young women is and the Future Stars Basket- all-day event. According to It brings an oppor- Two Durham College coach- D SHUIHFW ¿W IRU QHZ FRDFK ball camp. Scott Barker, the athletic coor- ‘tunity for students on es were also added to the All- Heather LaFontaine. LaFontaine’s experience dinator for UOIT and Durham Star game. Men’s volleyball After a successful season in basketball coaching has College, both events aren’t usu- campus to come watch coach, George Matsusaki and with the Dur- even rubbed ally on the same day. the top basketball and women’s basketball coach, ham Lords, off onto her “To my knowledge, its never the top volleyball play- Heather LaFontaine participat- LaFontaine two daughters. been done before in the OCAA,” ers as they compete. ed as coaches. made a strong Her oldest, said Barker. Aside from playing for the impression and ‘ I like a give-and- Kelly Kasper, There were appearances ’ same team and attending the was presented take relationship, is the assistant by the Toronto Raptors dance Scott Barker same school, Kauri LaFontaine with the Coach coach of the pack, and a mascot competi- DQG.DWH0RZDWDUHERWK¿IWK of the Year players need to come women’s bas- tion. “It’s a fun event,” Barker year project management stu- award for 2014 talk to me. ketball team says. Lady Lord Kelsey Hare dents from Whitby. Both par- by the Ontario and Kauri La- The day kicked off at 9:30 completed the skills challenge ticipated in the All-Star game, Colleges Ath- Heather Fontaine is a a.m. with the skills competi- course with style, while Kauri helping the East come from letic Associa- ’ player. tions. Although no Durham LaFontaine lit up the three- behind to beat the West 72-66. tion. LaFontaine As a coach, athletes won, the Lords were point shootout. Ajahmo Clarke and Eric LaFontaine LaFontaine well represented in each cat- For the men, Brandon Heath Smith were chosen from Dur- says the transition to coach- says she has never been the egory. GLVSOD\HG ¿QHVVH LQ WKH 1%$ ham’s men’s basketball team to ing a college basketball team one to yell. She focuses on Volleyball players showed skills challenge and Saliym play in the All-Star game. The was not so different from promoting positivity and off their skills in three different Cadogan showed his abilities in East just narrowly edged the high school. “Coaching a EXLOGLQJ FRQ¿GHQFH DPRQJ competitions: hardest spike, the three-point-shootout. West by one point, to win the team is coaching a team,” she her players. To her it is im- passing accuracy, and the serv- After a quick lunch break, JDPH&ODUNHD¿UVW\HDU says. portant for the team to be ing challenge. the All-Star Games began at 1 Recreation and Leisure student LaFontaine says the big- able to gel together as a new For the women, Allison Do- p.m. with women’s volleyball. from Ajax, earned the MVP in gest change was being re- group and communicate with ris established her strength in Players were divided by school the East for tallying 12 goals in ferred to as “Heather” rather one another. the hardest spike competition. region: East and West. Durham the game. than “Mrs. LaFontaine” and “I like a give and take re- Emily Gilbert represented the College represents the East. The day was a success for also making practice work lationship, players need to Lady Lords in the serving chal- Jessica Broad, a third-year Durham College. DURXQG FRQÀLFWLQJ VFKRRO come talk to me,” she says. lenge and Natalie Manicotto marketing student from Cour- “The event is a great pro- schedules. $IWHU KHU ¿UVW VHDVRQ RI showed her skills in the passing tice, Ont., was the only female ¿OH IRU 'XUKDP &ROOHJH´ VD\V “In high school, class college basketball coaching, accuracy challenge. volleyball player from Durham Barker. “It brings an opportu- ended everyday at 2:40,” she LaFontaine says she looks From the men’s team, Dan College to be named to the ros- nity for students on campus to says, adding the young wom- forward to coming back next Popovic challenged rivals in the ter of the All-Star game. The come watch the top basketball en on her team do the best year to play with the Lords passing accuracy event. Riley game was evenly matched, go- and the top volleyball players they can to make practice again. McAllister demonstrated his ing back and forth, but the West as they compete.” The Chronicle April 15, 2014 39 40 The Chronicle April 15, 2014