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Who will be Prez?

By Joe Moriana SAC Reporter

campaigning entered full swing SACTuesday when candidates assembled

in the student centre for the first of three public forums. Five presidential candidates, one vice- preadential candidate, and one Board of Govfemors (BoG) candidate took the podi- um to unveil their platforms to a modest turnout of 50 people. > Most promised to work harder for stu- dents by giving them greater representa-

tion their - ',»^ ' - " and improving sodal and aca-" f r^ . Photo By Ryan Simfex demic experiences at Humber. David Gault, Raj Gogna, Corbie Kent, Edgardo Majarais, and Muhammad Virk fight for votes in the .See battle to represent students as SAC President.

Council of Student Affairs budget and student funds

New constitution CSA budget Where your money goes

SAC Contingency proposed CSA Emergency Fund by SAC Athleti operations

option of killing any student proposal by Student But CSA still voting as a block. Develoj SAC gets $27.10 per semester from weighing options the $62 each student forks over in stu- dent fees for a total of $697,000 a year CSAo Athletics gets $21.98. The CSA receives By Juanita Losch the other $12.92. Student Total: per seiffester . $nM News Reporter It is the latter that SAC has in its sights Total: for year as it attempts to negotiate a new consh- Development Fund each $12111 SAC is seeking greater autonomy tutional arrangement. from the Council of Student Affairs Also at stake is the allocation of a in a move which could put hun- $495,000 reserve fund managed by dreds of thousands of dollars into the CSA. $20,000, SAC has a report to help organ- Fox said conshtutional changes can hands of the student government. Judy Harvey, Dean of Student ize the conshtuhonal changes. take a long time, but quicker doesn't

SAC president Tracy Boyer said her Services and CSA member, said she is Boyer said there is an overlap in the always mean better He added that it's government wants to incorporate into a confident negoHations will proceed. structure of the CSA and SAC which can important things are done properly new enhty which would have a free hand "It's too imf)ortant. We've put too somehmes mean too many hands dip- when the next year's group of SAC rep- to manage money which goes to the much hme in it now to abandon it," ping in the pot. She added that she is resentatives are elected this month.

CSA. Harvey said. "I don't see it being aban- anxious for a change to be made.

However, she cautioned it will take a doned." "1 really want something to happen See llistaclos couple of years to negohate the conshtu- Doug Fox, Director of the Athletics with this because 1 didn't want to spend tional reforms necessary to achieve Department and CSA member, said he $20,000 of students' money this year to greater independence from the CSA thinks an incorporated SAC would be a have nothing happen," Boyer said. which includes a conhngent of faculty. healthy change and that its impact on Maggie Hobbs, Director of Student

When asked how much money SAC athlehcs would be minimal. Affairs, said SAC must do whatever is Talkjn^ to Hide Beaitr I'oods Miison stands to gain, Boyer responded: "It is "The SAA will be more accountable equitable for students, adding that she Mouth and the art of Datid Kemp very much in the air. It's what we can and will have a better profile," Fox said. remains neutral in the attempt to negoti- Lilesiyles negohate with them." During the negoHations, SAC devel- ate SAC's divorce from CSA. On Campus Sex toys hun The CSA has final say over some of oped a working name: HSF Inc. (Humber Boyer said SAC is not abolishing the and lames wilh / !iqh schools i

SAC's and SAA's expenditures. The CSA Student Federation). CSA, but would like to see it act more as your mate ivokin ' up grades consists of 11 people in total: four college "We want to improve the structure an advisor that oversees such things as Editorials Health administrators, and seven student repre- and accountability from the bottom to elechons. Toxii toys and sentahves - six from Lakeshore and the top of the organizahon," Boyer said. Lakeshore Associate Principle, Pat Weight loss and '.pjlfl massage therapy eiedion trains North Campuses, and one from the SAC has been working under the Ferbyack, who is also a member of the Athlehcs department. advice of the Berekely Consultmg Group CSA, did not comment on the negotia- Horoscopes It takes a two-thirds majority - 8 out of since January. hons, adding it was "too premature to U nestling Ryan // '/ all written in Simper 11 - to pass a bill. This gives faculty the After consulting fees of discuss." paying the stars Useless Wainlng labels

Sonic of you who enjoyed St. Patnck's day a Litde too much might have wanted these warnings on what you were dnnking.

WARNINGi Consumption of al you think you are mrhispering not. (( Know your role, and shut your WARNING: Consumption of at damn mouth." factor in dancing lilie an asstio!

- "The Rock" WARNING! Consumption of al you to tell the same boring stoi Name the superstar again until your friends >i«rant Name the catch phrase head in. Name their llDlshlng move Testyeurfrlends WARNINGi Consumption <»f alcohol nuiy cause you to ^hay shings like thish."

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may leave you ^vondering ^vhat the hell happened to your pants.

on of alcohol nuiy cause see some- d/or name '*^^,

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol is the lead- ing cause of inexplicable rug bums on the fore- head.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol nuqr create the illusion that you are tougher, more hand- some and smarter than some really, really big guy named Bubba.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may lead you to bcUeve you are invisible.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol nuiy cause an influx in the time-space continuum, ^vhere- by snuill (and sometimes large) may seem to disappear.

WARNING: Consumption of alcol ally I CAUSE pregnancy. Rez gets CO detectors By Jack Tynan ' The CO detectors are being wired into the ceiling. further testing. ' '*"n Et Cetera Sti0 "They just went in, took about 10 minutes and hooked it 'They are the next generation of detectors," said Jeynes, ^tudente in Humber's residence can now breatlie easy. up. No problems," said Luke Schraa, a second-year who added that everything was insured by the contractor.

Mechatronics student living in residence. Some students are still concerned about carbon monox- Four months after a law was passed requiring carbon Now students just have to hope their CO detectors ide. monoxide detectors to be installed in Toronto buildings, work. "Over the last few months, they were checking for car- residence is now being equipped. "They're in and the light's on; I guess they're working," bon monoxide with a meter and none was detected," The CO detectors are Iwing installed about six weeks said first-year Funeral Services student Jeff Allensen. Jeynes said. earlier than plarmed. Last week, a classroom demonstrahon at Seneca College "I think it's good news but they put them all on the ceil-

Humber has hired a private contractor to install a detec- found a failure rate of 81% among 26 commonly-used car- ing and from what I hear CO stays within three feet of the tor in every room. bon monoxide detectors. ground so I don't know how much good that's gonna do

"They are going into every unit in both buildings. It These test results, done by students, are not scienhfic me," Allensen said. should be just about done," said Gary Jeynes, Director of but raised concerns. Residence officials would nor comment on the installa-

Physical Resources. Jeynes is confident that Humber's detectors will pass tion or possible flaws in the detectors. SAC executive forums a dry affair

By Joe Moriana He added he wants to increase SAC Reporter student access to computers by improving SAACNET facilities. David Gault, a second- "Students don't realize the year business administra- power they have. The College is tion student, said he here to serve us," he said would make no promises to dras- "Just saying you're upset about tically amend budgets for student something isn't good enough, you fees and parking because they have to go one step further," he have already been set for next added. year Raj Gogna, a second-year

As president, he said he would Marketing student, said he felt continue with current plans to qualified for the position of presi- implement an ombudsperson. dent given his business expertise in the areas of accounting and finance. News etc. During his emotionally charged speech, Gogna expressed NlllttsiiirMltl outrage over the college's The National Graduate approval of a 9.5 per cent tuiHon Register and Campus hike for next year

Worklink have joined forces If elected, he said he'd to give students a better approach the BoG with a peHHon chance of finding a job after of student names and propose PMon) BY Ryan Simplr graduation. There is a new alternatives to fee hikes. There were a couple of empty seats at Ttiesday's SAC Executive elections forum. Vice-presi- registration setup on the main "They should decrease admin- dential candidate Chuck Decker, left, and Board of Governors Rep candidate Michelle Derose, page, which can be found at istrative cost-restructure adminis- right, were flanked by seats that went unfilled. Neither V.P. hopeful David Wolanski nor BOG www.worklinkngr.com. The tration rather than put the burden Rep candidate Bryan Burke turned out for either of Tuesday's or Wednesday's forum. new password is hcollege. on students and their families," However, some students, Gogna said. w.ho have tried to use the sys- Corbie Kent began his address Public Relations student who ences. In response to the increasing

tem since March 17 when ttie with a dictionary definition of brings with him real world busi- Virk also wants to counter the average age of students, he said

changes were announced, success, adding "that's what 1 ness exp>erience. high cost of textbooks by estab- he wants to expand health cover- have had trouble accessiixg want to bring to Humber" After working two years for lishing a book bank which will age to include dental service to

tite system. Neither applied The third-year Professional American Airlines, he said he is offer more student friendly prices students and their families. arts nor journalism are listed Golf Management student has knowledgeable about running an than those of the bookstore. Michelle Derose, candidate for as fields of study, leaving job- been very active in college activi- office and meehng deadlines. Chuck Decker, candidate for BoG repesentative, said she is seekers to use the closest uni- Hes. Majarais said he aims to create vice-president, capped off his eager to expand on her existing versity program listing to He also said he has formed a a better learning environment and speech by asking students to "let role of being a SAC representative look for a job. great sense of pride in Humber give student morale a much need- me be your security blanket". for the School of Business. Kent said he wants other stu- ed kick. Decker, also a SAC representa- "I'm intrigued by the prospect

iMtlilMI dents to come away from Humber "Morale is an important issue," tive, said he wants to extend the of being in the know of the Crimes of passion ntay with an enriched experience like he said. "Happy students are pro- responsibilities of vice-president goings-on of the college which soon be strickai as a defence he's had. ductive students." beyond programming social most fjeople don't know about," under the Crinuiud Code, tiw He said he wants to increase Muhammed Virk, a second activities and events. she said. National Post r^>orts. student awareness of college year Computer Programming stu- He said he wants to be more Kenn Bell dropped out of the Under the old defence, a operations, such as the college's dent, already serves as a SAC rep- involved in the activities of the running for president. Candidates defendant could have his allocation of fees. resentative for the School of president's offic Bryan Burke and David Wolanski conviction reduced if he Also on his agenda is strength- Informahon Technology. He also wants to work more did not show up for the forums. could prove d«e crime was ening the physical therapy clinic He said he aims to form an closely with the Ontario Remember to get out and vote. committed with "provoca- which he said is failing to serve alumni committee to allow stu- Community College Student Elechon days are on March 23, 24, IJon." many students. dents to network with grads and Parliamentary Association (OCC- and 25. A polling station will t>e Ed Majarais is a first-year learn from their work experi- SPA) to voice student concerns. located in the concourse.

-•EtCetan-- Marc-ii 18 K I9m Massage parlours rub cops the wrong way SAC looks ta overhaul For S80, a naked for a raid. Under a Toronto by-law, the premises where Perruzza said the Criminal Ccxde contains common bawdy house has been operating, can system customer can buy the provisions to shut parlors down but it doesn't be closed for two years. stop owners and operators from opening else- In order to Of)en the doors before that time is services of a nude where up, an owner can post a bond of up to $10/XX). Under the Criminal Code, the owner of an The bond is revoked, however, and they get OBSTACLES: attendant erotic massage parlour - and the landlord of the charged again if they are actually caught run- One of the major hurdles profjerty - can be charged with being a keep- ning a common bawdy house at the same loca- ^^anding the way of a deal is By Robert Steeves in er(s) of a common bawdy house tion. Sentencing is also contingent on what the tihe dispute over the possession Hewi, Keporiet The people who work there can be charged judge deems appropriate. of Cap's liquor licence. The col- Police say they are fighting an uphill battle as being inmates of a common bawdy house. Perruzza said a full-body massage - provid- lege controls the licence, but to stop the proliferation of illegal mas- Clients arrested at the scene face charges of ed by a topless attendant - will cost a customer SAC has come up witlt a pro-

sage parlours. being found in a common bawdy house. about $60. If both the customer and the atten- posal to transfer it to the student Illegal massages have become so popular in Standard court-ordered fines range a fine of dant are naked - and the client can touch the government the past couple of years, they are "infecting the $2,000 - $3,000 for owners and operators. attendant - the cost is about $80. Cindy Owttrim, CSA busi- Htobicoke region," said Det. Const. Angelo However, the law stipulates that police can Most massages last for up to 45 minutes. ness manager, said she doesn't

Perruzza of the Major Crime unit in 23 only charge clients if the customers knew Attendants providing the service keep about see how SAC taking over the

Division. beforehand that there were illegal activities tak- one third of their earnings. The owner and licence will change its opera*'

Police are attempting to stem the tide but are ing place. operator scoop the rest. tion. 9tie added that Caps man- having a tough time, Perruzza said. Perruzza said that investigators are finding Perruzza has said the police have received agec Steve Portt would still be In a bid to shut a parlour down, investigator municipal by-laws more effective in the fight some complaints from the public but added in charge of the pub's daily must visit the premises on three separate against bcxly-rub parlours than provisions in that investigators get most information from operations. occasions before they can get a search warrant the Criminal Code. newspaper ads and strip clubs.z Harvey said she doesn't view the situation at Caps as an obstacle, but rather as unre- msfss^iSiSi^fSisi^im^i^i^i^mm^fsi^i^!^ solved issue. The issue over liability is one of the college's, concerns for handing over the licence, Harvey said. No matter who holds the licence, the college is

still responsible for the pub tct some extent, she said, ""^ l)tad^nt flppr(3eiation "If the college has the liabili" ty then the college should hold the licence and manage the pub as a way of limiting their liabili- ty," Harvey said. flwards Sanquiz:! ,-«!•

New training iJgDtify the people AA?ho ro^ke program for ^ JiffereDcel the disabled By Christina Kudlik News Reporter

NOMlNflTlONI) umber College Business H& Industry Services in partnership with Human Resources Development Canada

"Opportunity Fund" project is ON training GLO§e offering a program new for students with disabilities. "The Opportunity Fund" assists persons with disabilities, MflRCtl 22, 1999! who are not eligible for employ- ment benefits. The program is offered at no charge to individu- als who meet the requirements. Tom Proszowski, Project Manager, for Digital Imaging fivailabliz al: S-nCC-flpS & Training Centre said "this is the first course of its kind being The Media Studies Office (K107). offered at Humber." Individuals interested have to be between the ages of 16-30. They cannot qualify for Employment Insurance and must have a basic knowledge of com- rou>rciru\ puters. The latest computer tech- nology and training techniques will be provided. Interviews for the program fill nomin^i3§ and the nominators of award winn(3rs ar^z: invit(^d will be held on March 24. The program will begin March 29, dinnizr in Cam^lot! to att(^nd \\\

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Maroi 18-24. I 9W A day in the life of D.M. Thomas

about this and I went back author to my lodgings and wrote Famous a poem I'm sure it was a bad poem At that

talks writingj moment 1 thought 'This is

what i want to do above

all else'," Thomas said. teaching, and the The 64-year-old author was in town last week to Russian tongue take part in the Humber School for Writers By Victoria Musgrave Distinguished Speakers News Reporter Series and read from his latest work, Alexander British author D. M. Thomas hopes his Solzhenitsyn: A Century novels and poems give readers a in his Life, a biography of

heightened sense of life and death. Russia's most famous dis-

Thomas is best known for his novel The sident.

While Hotel, which was nominated for the The work is the story

prestigious Booker Prize and is soon to not only of the author of become a major motion picture. The Gulag Archipelago Thomas leaves his home in Cornwall, and One Day in the Life England, every summer to teach at the of Ivan Denisovich, but of

Humber School for Writers. Russia itself from 1917 to Thomas also tutors writers through a the present day. Thomas' correspondence course offered by the biography combines Colrtcsy p>i(m> school. Thomas said he finds both experi- exhaustive research with a ^-^ Thomas is one of England's most celebrated writers. This summer, he will be a featured ences to be rewarding and enjoys meeting novelistic style that has instructor at the Humber School for Writers. up>-and coming-writers. received gocxl reviews.

Thomas is one of those rare individuals Would Thomas consider writing another the British army at the height of the Cold "Put aside some time each day for writ- who was able to discover what he most biography? War Many British servicemen studied the ing. You have to give the muse space to

wanted to do with his life. For more than 20 "No, absolutely not. Having said that, language so they would be able to interro- come down to you. If you are constantly

years, he has been able to dedicate himself someone will come along and say 'I'll give gate prisoners in the event of a war with busy, you are not going to get inspired," he

to writing full-time. The knowledge that he you $10 million dollars to write the life of the USSR. said.

was a writer came to him quite suddenly. Groucho Marx' and I might say 'yes'. But Thomas never got to use his language "You have to find at least an hour, if not

"One day I was out walking in Oxford short of that- no. Too exhausting, too time skills to interrogate prisoners, but has more, when you are either walking, or in a and there had been an accident. A girl had consuming," he said. translated the works of Pushkin and room, at a desk, browsing, daydreaming been knocked down. Someone had put a Thomas became fascinated with the Akhmatova. Make jottings. Keep a daily notebook. Just

coat over her I had a kind of tingle in my Russian language and literature after Thomas has advice for anyone who put your thoughts down and read other

nape and I thought I'd like to write a poem studying the language during his service in would like to become a uriter good contemporary authors," he said. No strike plans for support staff - yet Rebate, Rebate, Rebate,

By Shauna De Gagn^ and a contract extension of one good news, for now. News Reporter year "They know their jobs are Hrynkiw said this has stirred secure for two years, but what's Humber 's 340 support staff do up much controversy because to going to happen after that?" she not plan to follow in the get a wage gain, OPSEU 563 will said. steps of the recent public school have to wait another year Over 14,000 support staff were support staff strike, said Helen She also said the contract on strike for two weeks. The Hrynkiw, president of OPESU extension was not negotiated. strike affected thousands of 563. A vote will be held on March schools in the Toronto area. But that doesn't mean Humber 23 to either accept or reject that Sixteen schools were forced to support staff, including mainte- offer cancel classes because of prob-

nance and custodial staff, If the support staff reject the lems with old boilers.

grounds workers, secretaries, reg- offer, it doesn't necessarily mean In 1977, number's support

istration and financial staff, are they will strike. staff went on strike for two weeks. happy with their current contract. "If simply means we are stay- The college remained opened. S50 00 Hrynkiw said their contract ing with the status quci and we was up in September 1997 and at will stay with the contract we that time, their main concern was have now until the year 2000 and >^' job security. then negotiate at that point," But things have changed. Hrynkiw said. www ciparnpt com student "(The negotiating team) Hrynkiw said she understood 1-888 248-5968 approached the Council of the frustrations of the striking 1 5ut Regents to ask them for a re-open- support staff at Toronto public 2 "The Most Electrifying Man er on wages only because of the and elemtary high schools. in Sports Today' The Rock i -Oh' You Didnt Kn(m" negotiation settlement the faculty "(Premier Mike) Harris has The RoadDog managed to achieve (in really been beating up on the -^ 4 Shane McMahon Clear ^ September 1998) and they were unions and I think they're just 5 Mr. Ass RadAss Billy (iunn looking for some parity between really getting tired," she said. 6 JeffJarrett (t Owen Hart o pes • i 7 Lucent Technologies the two sectors," Hrynkiw said. Meanwhile, the strike ended The Corporation Hoi. . ^h^ '•'iHHt.'"^ 8 DeGeneralion X (DM The Council of Regents made on March 12 when the support 9 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin an offer to the support staff which staff were offered a tentative \fS . The Rock d Ken Shamrock included a small wage increase agreement. Hrynkiw said this is U "The BIG Show" Paul mghl

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Seittmbm 17-23, I W8 Have your say in SAC election WHEN IS iutTimtm?

VV)tiT turn-out tor SAC elections is pjthetK Not everyone has the time or the bent of character to Last year, about 600 students out of a pt>ssible enter the political arena, however, you shouldn't

ll.tKX) niustered-up enough time to fill out a ballot leave those wht) are willing to make that sacrifice Looks like most students don't care about flow their out in the cold

education is administered Neither ahould you abandon students who are A politically apathetic student might say: "I'm coming to the college after you.

here for an education. I'm here to get a job. I'm not It often takes years to bring about change here. here to run the school. We have administrators for Plans made by students one year need the support that." of students in subsequent And with that kind of short- ^^^^^'^'"^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^ years to come to fruihon. With sightedness, students fork over the student btxdy continually their money while sacrificing If you don't vote, then changing, communication their voice. between students is critical. Issues such as tuition increas- you're not getting the Election periods should be a es, the re-constitution of SAC, the time when students talk to one role of Caps, the cost of books, most out of your another about the kind of and the curriculum content of school they want. courses, depend on the voice of education Voting is the easiest way to students. support those who share your By convincing yourself that school vision and to get voting is a waste of hme, you're not getting the most involved. It's simply irresponsible for students not out of your education. to acknowledge these candidates by filling out a Participating conscientiously in the democratic ballot. process is an important exercise. It forces you to lis- So listen to the candidates' speeches. Talk about If don't ten to say; you others saying. vote what have to share your ideas and what they are Ask questions. opinions with others; stand up for what you believe Wc can't make you vote, nor do we want to. We

IS right; and learn the painful lesson of compromise just think voting is in your best interest, and so we Furthermore, without a strong voter turn-out, the challenge you to make your voice heard on the com- DOHT eOMPUIN! authority of SAC representatives is undermined. ing election days: March 23, 24 and 25. Consumers should be wary of new fat pill I got a job and It seems as though our society can only get excit- before it's disgusting side-effects were discovered. ed about weight loss and fat reduction methods if Now, no amount of fat loss seems worth the they can either be slapped on or washed down. abdominal cramping, not to mention the loose

Every time a new cream or pill offers hope for rid- stools. ding our bodies of unwanted fat, one thing is sure to And trying it doesn't come cheap. rm outta here happen: People get disappointed. How much more money are women expected to

This week's launch of Cellasene has women dish out for false promises of youth and beauty? By Ryan Simper until I had eight pints to drink. across the country excited once again about the lat- According to Cellasene manufacturers in Canada, No, that's not it. I meant it when est "easy" solution to the dreaded, dimpled pockets it'll cost $70 per week for at least two months before the road again. ..just I said, "I love you man," even if it of skin below their waistlines. the drug's effects are supposed to become Oncan't wait to get on the was induced by alcohol. Made from ingredients like ginko biloba, grape noticeable. road again. I don't want to leave, but I seed, clover and kelp, this herbal pill promises to This amounts to more than $2000 a year, if Willie Nelson crooned about have to. It's time. reduce the appearance of cellulite b)' increasing women wish to maintain their programs; a hefty going from place to place years I'll miss friends, of course, but blood circulation, stimulating metabolism and price to pay for a product with no guarantees. ago while I was still playing with I'll miss faculty as well. Many reducing localized fats. Women would be better off putting this money Lego and Gl Joe action figures. staff members helped me

Given the lack of success of past pills and treat- towards health club memberships since exercise, The only place I had to worry through these last three years, ments, the wise consumer can't help but look at the coupled with a sensible eating plan, is a fat-reducing about going was to my room and I can't thank them enough. current product with skepticism method that works. when mom and dad were mad at 1 will miss all the things this

Although Cellasene is not yet known to cause any As long as Big Macs, triple cheese pizzas and me. school has to offer. I can still side-effects, one cannot help but wonder whether, a Triple Brownie Overload ice cream conhnue to be But now I'm older, and mov- come here for the social life, but I few years from now, women who have taken the worshipped, no amount of pills or creams will mag- ing on to different places should hate the fact that I will need drug will discover clumps of hair on their pillows or ically make our fat problems disappear. not be unusual. someone to sign me in at Caps. develop a chronic case of the hiccups. It's time to stop looking for solutions in bottles During my teen ye ars. When I think of all the things Fat substitute Olestra's "have your chips and eat and jars and start using discipline - not dollars - to thought UlElAf that are them too" attitude sounded promising, too. achieve our goals. the biggest POINT OF ahead of

transition in my life would be me at this moment, only one Number Et Cotera leaving high school for college. I thought comes to mind. was wrong. I'm scared. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR I've realized the transition I'll be working nine-to-five, Greg Di Cresce Ryan Simper EDITORIAL ADVISORS TECHNICAL ADVISOR from post-secondary studies to a five days a week for the first time ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Terri Arnoit, Zen Ruryk Lisa Kemerer is deal. in life. 1 have worries, Andrew McKay ADVERTISING DISTRIBUTION career a much bigger my But, no ART DIRECTOR PHOTO EDITORS Antonio Tedesco Stephanie Zeppieri After all, college is just like right? Carrie Bradley Andrea Houston, Kjm Martin (416) 675-6622 EXT 2335 high school, except you study The influence that faculty and ONLINE EDITOR OP/ ED EDITOR PUBLISHER less and drink more. friends have had will help me Kim Martin Andy Georgiades Nancy Burt And the relationships I've through. I know that everyone is SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR Write: Humber El Cetera Editor, Humber College, formed here are stronger than just a phone call, or with today's Andrea Houston those I had in high school. technology, an e-mail away. HEALTH EDITOR BIZ/TECH EDITOR School of Media Studies, 205 Humber College KRisn SMrrH Patrick Birikoranc Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 5L7 I don't know whether it's the I've realized that friendship is r^WS/LAKESHORE EDITORS or deliver to rm. L231 fact that I'm more mature and worth more than any job could Andrew McKay, Aldo Petrone have more value for someone's ever pay me. Hofjefully, all the Fax: (416)675-9730 LIFESTYLE EDITORS friendship, or whether being friends 1 have now will conhnue Call: 675-6622 exl. 4513 or 4514 JuuE Greco (416) around a group of people who to be there for me in the future. Carrie Bradley Email: [email protected] share the same interests and On the road again. ..going ON CAMPUS EDITOR ARTS EDITORS goals as mine has made me feel places where I've never been... Aldo Petrone John Chick, Himani Edduweera Humber Et Cetera reserves the right to edit for more secure. SPORTS EDITORS CARTOONIST space. All letters must have your name and tele- anyhow. Neil Becker. Erika Ford Shaun Hatton phone number on them. Or maybe 1 hated all of them Ryan says no one liked him \*i •Et Cetera* March 18-24, 1999 Campus Wire Making heaven out of hell in Mexico Brack

(umnv. brvckj4. MIpress) every stu- strikingly like the all-inclusive hotel waiters Stupid tourists always do. It's Students are cooipLuniii^ alxjut dent's ideal What they won't tell you, until they've Rule #3 Ladles, stand by your man. the new pay celephunes which spring break: A brought you your drink, is that it costs money Acapuico IS a fantasy land where women are being installed across cam- week in sunny Rule #2: Ek'friend a Bronze Cross medallist can be pampered like queens What they don't pus, including the student centre. Mexico with your During your stay, you'll be tempted to try tell \vu is that women who travel sans men The new phones, purchased closest buds. Two water activities such as riding the exciting are in very bi^ trouble Sexual harassment is from AT & T Canada, are weeks ago I waltzed "banana," a long yellow tube pulled by a boat normal in MexKo, and there is no protection incompatible with Bell Quick into my hotel a true Adrenaline rises as lite jackets an- thrown to Iverv night at the clubs, the bar staff are the Qiange phone cards, which only Acapuico virgin I you while you straddle the big, b^id lianana first to begin the tree-for-all grope session No work on BcQ |)hones. The reason expected oodles of But what they don't tell \ou is that the ^etond sooner had 1 gulped a glass of wine than I telt for the change was that AT & T fun, drink and you surrender your money and the engine the "bouncer's" lirni gup on my left buttivks was offering the school a 20 per romance. And there was. But in hindsight, I begins to roar, you're old news. three times cent return compared to the 7.5 wish I knew the following rules beforehand: Not once during your entire U)-minute /ip The local patrons are mudi v\ orse We per cent offered by BeD. The Rule #1: NOTHING is free. across the bay do the drivers lot)k back to see made some male friends and lui one touched extra money will be put into bur- No sooner does your plane land when three if you're still alive and clinging Water isn't us again saries. The new phones are also or four locals hi-jack your luggage and wheel scary if you're wearing a lifejacket, but the My intention was not to paint a grim pic- equipped with special screens to it away in a scene that resembles theft. flimsy things are designed so poorly they can ture oi my sacation in paradise. It's just that so sell advertLsing on. Despite the When you finally catch up to the suitcase open on impact. And, oh yeah. There are much can go wrong. The majority of mv benefits, students are still upset snatchers, you realize they aren't thieves in the sharks. No one told me that either Acapuico memories are punctuated with "1 their phone cards can no longer traditional sense. They just want a tip. If you The undercurrent is another story. I waded almost died, I could ha\e drowned, there was be used. don't cough up the pesos, the luggage looters into the ocean expecting a subtle tug at my a shark there, 1 swear" will follow, harass, and annoy you until you hips. I staggered out after a grueling battle But a few pointers can keep yt)ur time in Ryerson leave the airport. with Mama Nature. This undercurrent neither heaven from becoming a living hell. Just don't (www.scsi.or^ tbeiyeopener)

if you're fortunate And enough to lodge pushes victims out to sea nor disdainfully drink the vsater The schcx)l announced a five- where hotel staff bring you drinks on the spits them onto shore. It grabs, tears, and year preferred vendor deal with - beach, be wary of imposters. These guys rotates you. What they don't tell )'ou is how to A)hircu LruHuuloiL'^ki plans to spaui next spring Coca-Cola. Exactly how much actually locals jet ski - look the it. break in AlasLi who push rides survive undercurrent. Don't fight Nome, money is in the deal for Ryerson

is not being revealed. But 37 jjcr cent of the money will go into ififeim Neiiifz student services, athkucs and bursaries while 63 jjer cent will Change rules of the game DEAR IL DAD GRIWING SPERM -IN MICE be used to take a bite out of the Three men wore charged bv .•\ contro\L'rsijl Italian doctor university's capital debt Coke krofessional boxing is beginning to Chicago ptijice in connection with has developed a way to help ster- win continue to pump $10,000 resemble the shenanigans of the Worlcf two rape-slayings, thanks to the ile men by "cultivating" their per year into the athletics pro- Wrestling Federation. help of a 10-year-old girl, the sperm in mice, according to the gram. Such contracts mean big Especially after whispers of a "fix" spread Globe and Mail reports. She rec- Globe and Mail. The technique bucks for schools and develop

last Saturday night at Madison Square ognized her own father's picture has already led to the birth of five student loyalty for soft drink Gardens in New York, when Evander (Real when it was shown on the babies, said Dr Sieverino Antinori corporations. Deal) Holyfield and WBC Champion Lennox evening news. Spermatogonia are taken from Westera Lewis fought to a controversial draw. The Grade 3 student recog- sterile men, grown in the testicles {nww.gjr^tti. uwo. ca) After the 12th and final round, the ugly nized her dad and a friend of his of mice, and removed after three was stabbed last weekend side of the sport reared its head when fight on a picture taken from a surveil- months. A man at Cafe fans, including Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Seinfeld lance camera. The girl informed He said he in\ented the "sub- die Sassafras and Bistro and Jack Nicholas, screamed in disbelief and rage when Holyfield, who school officials the next day, who zonal-insemination" method of in downtown London. The vic- was outpunched 348-130, somehow won the fight on points contacted police. directly inserting sperm inside tim. Dean Watson, 24, w-as taken The fight's American judge, Eugena Williams, repeatedly said she NICiUnST female eggs over a decade ago to to London Health Sciences had no second thoughts about her decision (unhl recently) to give The New York Times reported beat impotence. Centre with multiple stab vwHinds. is in stable condition Holyfield more points. an Arab woman will represent Antinori is the same dcKtor He But a judge from South Africa thought Lewis won a close decision. Israel in the Miss World pageant. who raised eyebrows when he and ex|)ectcd to make a fiill recovery. in fight And to the astonishment of the people in attendance, a British judge Rana Raslan, 21, said the decision helped postmenopausal women Watson was a he felt stick calculated a draw. had nothing to do with politics. become mothers. when someone something in hitn, told police. Lewis's trainer, Emanuel Steward, hit the nail on the head when he he It's the 10th such incident to said boxing's reputation is taking a beating and that judges are not scoring the fights in a professional manner. It Is lAfritten occiu this year (compared to zero last year). No arrests have I believe the system of scoring fights has to be different for the sake 'First there was the City, never night. Tin of avoiding ugly scenes, such as the incident in Seoul, Korea, 11 years been made. and reflective, walls of antiseptic metal ago, when corrupt judging caused boxer Roy Jones Jr to lose his fight like an immense autoclave. Pure and SfniD Fraser for the gold medal. dust-free, so silent that even the whirling (www.sfu.aj) What judges should do is announce on the loud speaker, round by innards its heart and mind were of Professor Mark Winston, bee round, winners and points. That way, not only will the crowd and sheathed from notice. The city was self- exfiert, has become the 12th media not be in for a surprise decision, but each fighter and cornerman contained, and footfalls echoed up and SFU prof in 21 years to be can better plot their strategy. around -flat slapped notes of an exonc awarded the Kifliam Research leather-footed instrument. that Each judge should then be required to record the reasons for scoring Sounds Fellowship. will continue to reverberated back to the maker like He the way they did. It should be detailed, and be handed into the com- yodels thrown out across mountain val- dedicate his research towards missioner's office after each fight. leys. Sounds made by humbled inliabi- helping to save Canada's bee- Unfortunately, with the mysterious and unorthodox manner that tants whose lives were ordered, as sani- keeping industry. Winston will boxing is being run these days, promoters and pay per view channels tary, as metallic as the city... focus on "odour-based commu- are the ones laughing all the way to the bank. Meanwhile, IBF - Harlan Ellison (from The Prowlrr In tlu- City at nication" between honey bees, President Bob Lee, ruled that a rematch must take place within six the E(.\^c ol itie World'l and the devekipment of a clicm- months. Coincidence? Harlan F^llison was l)orn In Jaipur, in the northeast ol Iniha in ical free pesticide to control the In the future, if boxing itself is to avoid any more black eyes, then it 1934 spread of the Varroa mite, acd- has to begin announcing fight scores round by round, so that the fans, Between 1949 and 1983. Elli.son wrote 42 Ijooks three do/en dentaOy brought from Asia aixl the media, and the fighters themselves will not feel cheated. scripts, and more than 1 100 essays, articles and short stories responsible for depleting North He is aLso credited with writing Star Treks most beloved episode American beekeeping colonies " Neil Becker loves boxing almost as much as he lcn>es hockey The City on the Edge of Forever by up to 25 pet cent every year.

'Et Cetera* <)<»') March 18-21. 1 On Campus etc r It Cetera Profiles SwlHSHiterauMiltiM Humber's Environmental Action Team (HEAT) will be Help from the Help Centre taking a dip at Caps on By Tim Foran March 25 as they will be solved on the spot. There are over 500 soft- Depending on their availability and the holding their 3rd swimsuit U Cetera Staff ware products being used on campus, and priority of the call, a caller could be wait- competition. ing days before their prob- "The past two swims we off with your computer? lem is solved. have held have went very Ticked Before you RAM a hole in your According to full-time well," said Chad Schoppel, motherboard, pick up the phone and staff Mario organizer of the event. member The swimsuit competition c.ili the Humber College Help Centre. It AUesandro, this results in will be held during Caps might save you some time and money. some very frustrated regualar pub night hours. The Help Centre, located at H233F- clients. The competition will include operating since 1996-provides computer- "In the past semester, male and female contestants. related information and service for we had, maybe, five to six There will be information Humber staff and students. people who came in that will promote environ- According to manager Joe Brazas, the already irate," AUesandro mental awareness, and centre was setup to alleviate the demands said. HEAT placed on teachers and service technicians. "We just have to make "Hopefully students will take "Before, students [and staff] had no con- sure we tell them we are advantage and learn some- sistent way of getting assistance with tech- putting them on a high thing, and everyone should nology," Brazas said. "Teachers could help, have a really good time," said priority," he said. Schoppel. but they weren't always available." "1 see a technician Any student can sign up to Now, with three permanent staff mem- walking by, I'll ask him to be a part of the competition. bers and four to seven part-time student service this client right Sign up sheets can be found advisors fielding calls from 8 a.m. to 10 away." in the SAC office. p.m., help is only a phone call away. Photo by Andrea Houston Despite these few prob- election results will SAC also Currently the centre takes over 7,000 Students working hard in the SAACNet Help centre. lems, Brazas doesn't hesi- be announced on the same requests per calendar year and Brazas said Advisors are now fielding calls between 8 a.m. to 10. tate describing the Help evening. that number is increasing. Centre as a "booming" Ken Bell, SAC vice-president, "We're very visible [across from SAAC the Help Centre is limited in providing on- success. is also trying to line up a cou- Net]," Brazas said. "People have grown site service. separate Help Centre opened on ple of bands for Caps. The A bands have yet-to-be deter- I used to seeing us and they feel quite com- If a call cannot be solved over the Lakeshore campus in the fall of 1997. Plans fortable coming to see us." phone, the request is logged and printed are underway to expand the North cam- mined. I I However, not all solutions can be by service technicians. pus Help Centre.

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&?•#•!?»—•**«' f High school students engage m a cuhhary dehght By Shauna Duffy On Campus Reporter since the culinary course is part of the reg- There are 26 students coming to industry, and some have no experience. ular full-time ctilinary program cvirricu- Humber from the Toronto District School Jones said there is also a web-site in the High school students are getting a head lum. Board and die Toronto Cattiolic District works to let students know about the pro- start at Humber. David Jones, a Culinary program pro- School Board. gram.

The Culinary Arts Career Awareness fessor, said it's a chance to introduce the }(mes said the fost day went well. Htunber is getting funding from the Program for Youth started on Feb. 26. It industry to high school students. "It was excellent. The students demon- school boards to provide'the program. allows students from 13 high schools in The students come to Humber once a strated great skills and they ei^oyed them- "It gives us the opportimity to promote Toronto to come to Humber and take a col- week for practical training and during the selves/ he said. our programs at the high school level," lege-level culinary course. The program rest of the week. Jones said the students are at various lones said. runs until June, and ifs free. They work at hotels like the King levels in their ejqperience. "They (the students) work with top line The students will have earned a credit, Edward and restaurants such as the Jun^ Some have taken culiiiary cotirses in chefs and get a really solid background in as well, if they attend Humber College Cafe. high school, some have experience in the tihe industry."

Disappointment for organizers in Fit for Heart challenge

By Victoria Musgrave turn out and were able to raise about $500. hour event that combined a boot camp

£( Cetera Staff This was down from last year's total of style workout with aerobics. about $1,000. The Humber Hawk's mascot, the Humber College's annual Fit For Sonia Hereford, the organizer at Skyhawk, even came to workout. Zoque Heart event to raise money for the Lakeshore, was disappointed. challenged him to an aerobics workout that

Heart and Stroke Foundation was "Students just weren't into it," she said really got him sweating. a big disappointment. This is the fourth year in a row that "Its the first time doing aerobics in this Only 12 students showed up at the Lakeshore has beat North campus in rais- suit. It's hot!," said Doug Ramsay, the Athletic Centre last Wednesday, but most ing money. Skyhawk's alter ego. of them were there to take part in a fitness Lakeshore has fewer students and a Laura Konantz, of the Etobicoke class that normally takes place during that much smaller fitness facility than North Chapter of the Heart and Stroke time. campus. Foundation of Ontario, pointed out that

Only $400 was raised for the Heart and Everyone entering the Athletic Centre heart disease is Canada's number one killer Stroke Foundation on March 10 was asked to donate a dollar of both men and women. "I'm disappointed, but not surprised", to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Everyone has been directly or indirect- said Leanne Henwood, Humber's fitness Donation bins were also placed in Java Jazz ly affected by heart disease, "Konantz said. co-ordinator and one of the organizers of and the Bookstore. While organizers are disappointed with the event. At the North campus, fitness instructors this year's Fit for Heart results, any money PHOTO BY VlCroiUA MUSOKAVE Lakeshore campus held its Fit for Heart Claudia Zoque and Stacey Hansen led the earned will go directiy towards the fight Michelle Mosher flexes her muscles event on Feb. 10. They had about 10 people small group of participants through a two - against strokes and heart disease. during the Fit for Heart challenge.

•Et Cetera* March 18-24, 1999 On Campus • Multi-million dollar copy deal

By Trevor Hach£ 1^-11 t can choose to network their copiers, thereby, LI Cderu Staff reducing the number of copiers in their areas, f X r I ivran > of $1 million a year ib what helped prompt cutting operating costs considerably Savings i I I IBtMl ) lumber and six other area colleges sign a seven-year Kelly said these types of consortium contracts [firliitji nil consortium contract with Xerox Canada Ltd are looked on very favorably by the province In December, the seven schools became the sites of the because the institutions involved are getting first major digital photocopier installation in an education- more value from their tax dollars al institution in North America when Xert)\ installed oser SirSanford I'leming tollege, in Peterborough, 500 photocopiers. has already expressed interest in joining the con-

The multi-million dollar deal was signed after more tract. than nine months of negotiations. Kelly said it's only a matter of time before a

Pat Kelly, the director of Purchasing Services at (lumber of Ontario's colleges jump on board College, said other companies made proposals but Xerox Glen Allsion, the Account Manager for Xerox, came up with the best offer. said he also sees more people getting involved "The price was phenomenal. Certainly unheard of in in these type of contracts this industry, and that's one of the main reasons they "I think more coops will be formed and more won," he said. people will piggyback off existing contracts that But, Kelly refused to divulge the exact cost of the deal, were written under a co-op of some sort to get citing Xerox's desire to protect their competitive edge in more buying value," he said. the marketplace. Allison said the SAC Net Lab at Humber is

Another interesting part of the agreement is the first currently proposing the integration of high right of refusal clause worked into the contract. speed digital printers into their department.

Kelly said that during the negotiations, Xerox was The proposal is still up for final approva adamant that this clause be included in the deal. from the SAACNet committee he said. p,„ir,, by tmvor HAcnf It gives Xerox tfie right to look at and match any offer "I know a lot of students are frustrated with Erin Whiteside and Chris Halloway clowning around at a made by other companies for toner and paper the colleges the speed of the printers in the lab," he said photocopier. One of many since the deal with Xerox. buy over the next seven years. Kelly said the colleges involved ended up

Kelly said tJie fact that there was no capital investment signing with Xerox not only because of the cost, but also as ble of handling a contract this size,

in equipment is what makes this contract so unique. a result of the company's proven track record. "No one really came close to them in all evaluation fac- Departments at Humber, which obtained the copiers. "They have a very high quality product and were capa- tors," he said. Parking lot hell for students By Tatjana Sulker

Et Cetera Staff

Humber students who park illegally in lots unassigned to them can be fined. "There are different reasons people get Col nrrs'i Phou) This cartoon, created by a Sheridan College animation student, is in the brouchure outlining the new work- tickets. If they are in a no parking zone or at F'ilmaking. 6ie end of aisles, blocking lane ways," Nancy shop that will pair the Humber School for Writers and Sheriden College's School for Animation Pinson, manager of public safety, said.

"You can get a ticket if you're parked in handicapped spaces without a permit, or parked bt a fire zone, and the fines are much Humber school for writers more," she said.

Pinson also said if students don't have a pc^rmit, then seciuity would have to consider §iai they don't have permission to be there. If scores another hit mafs tiie case, they're taking up space for By Carly Suppa somebody who does have a permit she Quakenbush. being offered as a summer course, £/ Cetera explained. Staff Sheridan's professor of Animation Kertes said both Humber and Sheridan

§ Pinson said all tickets are processed by the filmmaking, Ellen Bessen, will also hope it will become a pcist-diploma pro- Anew workshop is responsible serve as a primary faculty member. gram "C^ce if8 written ii goes to (he city and we for bringing together two of the The director of the Humber School Students wishing to apply may be have nothing to do with it unless we're called best colleges in Ontario this for Writers, Joe Kertes said the union asked to submit a portfolio of writing, fo court about the ticket," Pinson said. summer. was based on the current popularity of animation - or both A regular parkir\g ticket is ^. If you don't Humber College's famous School for the animation industry. The cost of tuition is $869 and only 45 pay it within dne grace period the city gives Writers, and Sheridan College's "It will be a very in-depth program students will be accepted. you, ttven the price goes up to $30. renowned School for Animation film- with some very brilliant writers and Applications must be in no later than * Students will normally get a ticket if they making will become partners in provid- animators as professors," Kertes said. May 21.

^iric at the end oJF aisles because dte lot is ful,l ing the first ever Writing for Animation "We exp)ect that at the end of the For further information, please con ':^rt8on said. workshop. workshop, students will have the tact Joe Kertes at 675-6622, ext. 4201 or of Public ^^ IVhat you should be doing is checking The week-long workshop, commenc- knowledge to meet the standards of Madeline Matte, manager wMi a paridng officer and sajring is ttiere ing June 7, features the Emmy award- writing for animation." Relations at 675-6622, ext. 4324. during

loiother lot you're allowing us to go to?* winning writer/filmmaker Corky Though the workshop is only now regular school hours.

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It will while attending school. Shell Oil plans to test its Smart experts say also make payments more man- "After each year, 1 invested my Pump automatic fueling system ageable," Vooro said. annual tax returns into R.R.S.P's in the U.S., in which a large According to Vooro, collateral and forgot about it," she said. students can robotic arm opens your gas cap, depends on each person's situa- The Canada Pension Plan and fills the tank, closes the cap, and tion. Vooro's associate Karen the Federal Pension Plan may not bills your credit catd, all in about ease their loan Heudier, a recent university grad- be an option for students when thtee minutes, while you telax ot uate, couldn't agree more. they get old. buy coffee. Fitst available in "Instead of paying debt on Brumell said starting at a yoimg burdens. Indianapolis, the Snuitt Pump three outstanding loans, only pay age is good because it makes the will requite a spedal gas cap once which may help reduce serv- process a lot easier. During her last (installed by ShelQ and wiU lead a By Heather Meara ice charges and monthly year she invested some money sensor installed in the car win- Paterson amounts," she said. Heudier also from her student loan. dow to detect yotir fuel type, £( Cetera Stajf said consolidation may help to "By not saving, students run locate your gas cap and change ease the stress levels of some the risks of not being able to finan- youi credit tard. MftKl students get closer to indebted Humber students. cially provide for themselves at m t CMlMtiir ntf -Time graduation, they may "We all know that debts are not retirement," she said. 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'Et Cetera* • VIahoi 18-24, 1999 toiiorc Sculpting into a new profession

By Marlen Da Silva tn a figure," Kemp said £( Cetera Staff

"I wanted a figuru anyway because I

all started with a University student wanted somt-thing that had a human cre- It struggling to write an essay. dential to express the )oy of comedy,"

David Kemp is a part-time English Kemp said teacher at Humber's Lakeshore campus. The figure's legs are poised as the

He is also a sculptor. Humber 'H' and her feet are pen nibs The modest 46-year-old has been sculpt- Kemp describes Thalia as dancing ing for about 20 years. He began in "She's moving up in an upward move-

University and chuckled as he talked about ment which I think is the way laughter

how he became part of the artistic world. works. It lets us release. Like shaking up a

"I had trouble wrihng an essay and I beer bottle and taking the cap off," he had a very interesting professor, who later added encouraged me into sculpting/' he said. This piece of art took about 30 hours to

"So, 1 wondered if he minded me doing create a sculpture instead of handing in an essay. The master statue, bought by Humber,

But I had no such luck, 1 still had to write was more than a $1,000, but each time it is

the essay," Kemp said. reproduced it's only about $500.

His fame as the Humber sculptor began "Humber paid for the mold so it's the

with the creation of the Thalia. property of 1 lumber College and they just

Thalia, the goddess of comedy, is award- come to me with the amount they need me

ed as part of the Humber School of Writing to make and I'll do any touch ups necessary to somebody who has made a life-time on the copied version," Kemp said. achievement in comedy. In the future, Kemp would like to make Ben Labovitch, director of communica- more of a career in sculpting. He would like

tions of liberal arts, said the Thalia presen- to continue teaching part-time. In the mean PnoTi) BY Marle-n Da Silva tation is the highlight of the closing ban- time, he is content learning more about the David Kemp, shows off his creation, Thalia, the goddess of comedy. Awarded quet. art. as part of the Humber School of Writing for lifetime acheivement in comedy. There has only been three Thalias For all those who have a dream, Kemp's

awarded. The first recipient was Steve words of wisdom are "just do it." Allen in 1997 and then last year Eugene the award," Labovitch said. ioned pen nibs. But in fact the logo is actu- "Pursue your interests. Follow your

Levy and Joe Flaherty were honoured. According to Kemp, the design came ally a pencil tip. dreams and don't worry about vvhat every- "It's such a beautiful piece and the guys about as a mistake. He thought the logo for "I went ahead and did the design based body else IS doing, just keep doing your

loved it. They were really delighted to get the Humber writer's course was old-fash- on a pen nib and it ended up lending itself thing," he added. Food fight with Beaver management

By Pat Lynch suggesHons, and it was already well into £( Cetera Staff February," Voyer added. \\ T Voyer said that Levy's approach to the that food-fight has broken out between 1 think it's time matter left her staff embarrassed, and Lakeshore SAC president Sonya the administration in feels her comments were unjustified. A Levy and Beaver Foods manage- charge of foods took a "Beaver Foods has a committee which ment, which runs Lakeshore's cafeteria. works on specialty food programs look at Lakeshore." The brouhaha broke out after Levy throughout the summer," Voyer said. approached Beaver Foods about menu -Sonja Levy, Lakeshore SAC president "I contacted my supervisor, who basi- changes to mark Black History Month. cally told Levy that Black History Month

Levy charged that Beaver Foods was is about histor}', not food," Voyer said. unsympathetic to her requests for a cultur- Voyer said Beaver Foods has been ally diverse selechon of foods. responsible for bringing infranchises to "North campus has a good variation of Lakeshore, including Taco Bell, Tim Dut she didn't really pnon) Bt Kevin Mastlrman different types of food and cultures," said Horton's and currently Mr Sub. She also Lakeshore SAC president Sonja Levy, Levy, have any suggestions, said facilities at Lakeshore are smaller upset with Beaver Food management. "From Pizza Pizza to Seventh Semester, and it was already well than at the North campus. The Humber Room, Taco Bell, Ackee Tree, into February," to Tall Hats and Java Jazz. All we have at Joyce Voyer, Beaver Foods spokeperson Lakeshore is Beaver Foods," she added. Events galore at Lakeshore " I think it's time that the administration By Nikouna Menalo in foods a look at will charge of took El Cetera Staff SAC holds 'Movie Days' Performances be Lakeshore." "They are aware of this issue They each day in the SAC quiet held in the Lakeshore "As we grow and have expansions with should do investigations of more types of Lakeshore Campus is lounge. Humber theatre, all start- cottages, other food franchises should have food for Black History Month," Levy con- planning a number Lakeshore Humber the- ing at 8 p.m. the opportunity to give Beaver Foods some tinued. of events which will atre students are putting Tickets for groups of 10 compehtion. I think it's needed," Levy Beaver Foods spokesperson, Joyce take place from now until on Shakespeare produc- or more are $5 each, stu- continued. Voyer, countered Levy was confrontational, the end of the semester. tions. dents $7, adults $10.

Levy, in her last year at Humber, said and unprepared to offer solutions. SAC Elections are on, Macbeth will be taking SAC is also planning a that 'she would leave the matter in the "Sonya has had a problem with us all and will be taking place place on March 31, April 1, (table soccer) tournament, hands of the next president, while she year," said Voyer, Lakeshore's food service next week from March 23 8,10. but a final date has not yet focuses on her studies and other important manager. "She came in one day complain- to April 5th. Tivelfib Night will be tak- been set. SAC decisions. ing about the menu. Humber students can ing place on March 31, Contact Lakeshore SAC "I've decided that I'm not going to pur- "We tried to accommodate her the best enjoy a movie every day, as April 3, 7, and 9th for more information. sue this thing any further," she said. we could. But she didn't really have any

'Et Cetera* Mar(H 18 21. I9W Health etc. Toxic toys pose dangers TiiitakirMtttiiMP

According to The Royal By Rebecca Healey caregivers, doctors and institu-

College of Physicians and El Cetera Stuff tions which may have contact Surgeons of Canada, drinking with small children and their par- can be a health benefit, rather Youn^ children are notori- ents. than a health risk. A recent ous for putting anythmg The Child Care and Child debate ended in a 10-1 resolu- and everything into their Development Centres at Humber hon in favour of moderate mouths College have packages containing

drinking. Dr Irvin Walcoff It has been found in recent the advisory from Health Canada, was one of three physicians years, however, scime toys parents which are available to parents, in on the pro-side of the drink- believe are safe, such as teething their infant care areas.

ing debate. toys and rattles, may not be. "We told them (the parents) "A teetotaler has a greater Some of these products con- what we're doing here at the cen-

risk of dropping dead than taining Di-isononyl phthalate tre - that we'd removed all the someone who drinks moder- (DINP) have actually been found (affected) toys - and suggested

ately - about one glass a day to cause damage to the liver, kid- that they do the same at home," for women and two glasses a neys, brain and reproductive said the centres' supervisor Fmotx) by Rebecx'a Healey day for men," he said. organs. This chemical is part of a Nancy Roscoe. Deanna, who is enrolled in daycare at Humber College, now The Toronto doctor said group called phthalates, some of "And we posted the listing so only plays with toxic-free toys in an infant care area. there is solid evidence that which are elasticizers used to that they can see it."

moderate drinking helps make toys soft and squishy. "They (Health Canada) tell us When asked if there would be Health Canada also continues

combat a variety of diseases. The health risk posed by these what is safe, but what I think any penalties for failing to meet to monitor the actions of other

-Health Watch toys rests in the fact that DINP is would be more useful is to tell us this deadline, Health Canada countries regarding the use of water-soluble. what isn't." spokesman Michael Obyme said: products containing DINP. Last Nov. 16, Health Canada Parents who don't use organ- "There's nothing to date, we're The phthalate chemical group

It SBtkt IP ir •!!•_ issued the following warning in ized day care centres risk missing going to wait for the six months. is fairly large. In 1989, the phtha- regard to soft vinyl toys: out on such information. We're giving them (manufactur- late DINP replaced Di-ethylexyl

Some estimates say more "Products designed for sucking or Carol Norton, a mother whose ers) the opportunity to make the phthalate (DEHP), its chemical than 20,000 Canadians are teething (soft teethers, rattles) family members provide daycare change. They've been notified." cousin, as the elasticizer used in

likely to apply to smoke mar- which are made of soft vinyl for her year old son, found out In the first business quarter of soft vinyl toys. ijuana to ease a variety of (PVC) pose a potential health risk about the Health Canada adviso- the year, toy giant Mattel Canada A Greenpeace study has raised pains and symptoms. to very young children (weighing ry Inc., will commence shipment of concerns that DEHP continues to

In a surprise move earlier less than eight kilograms) when "I never became any more cau- phthalate-free teething and other be used in the production of bags this month. Health Minister sucked or chewed for prolonged tious, because Jake's never been toys. used to store blood and blood Allan Rock announced to the periods (three hours or more on a interested in teethers," she said. CNN reported that US-based products, as well as some types of House of Commons that the daily basis). Parents or caregivers "He just likes to chew on my pots Toys 'R' Us planned to remove all intravenous bags.

federal government will are advised to dispose of these and pans." "direct-to-mouth" toys containing Health Canada reported it begin clinical tests of pot for products." Health Canada has called for phthalates last November No assessed the effects associated

medicinal purposes. The advisory is accompanied manufacturers to find a safe sub- Canadian representative was with the use of DEHP in these

-The TbroiJto Star by a list of toys found to be free of stitute to vinyl containing DINP available for comment at time of bags during the '80s, and found DINP and was issued to retailers, by this May. publication. the risks to be minimal. Massage therapy relaxes mind and body

By Kelly Cardona "A massage relaxes my whole massage may be painful when an said. "When you're pressing ance. There are about 5 million

Et Cetera Staff body, especially after a night of individual is stressed out because down on a muscle, it's going to be touch receptors in our skin that

waiting on people," she said. "I muscles contain a build-up of lac- a sensitive area because the mus- transfer messages along the spinal Massage therapy is once haven't had one in a while tic acid. She said she applies very cle itself is not functioning prop- cord to the brain. A simple touch again becoming popu- because I can't afford it, erly. on the shoulder or light touch on

lar to reduce stress and but I'd definitely go more "Getting a massage is the thigh can reduce heart and strengthen body muscles. if it was covered by almost like exercise. Your blood pressure rates. Common practice following OHIP" muscles just need to get Miami's Touch Research the First World War, interest Chambers said she conditioned," Chambers Institute conducted a study declined as physicians became deals with numerous said. "The soreness may involving premature babies a few more dependent on pharmaceuti- types of people at her clin- settle in the next day or years ago. The babies were gently cals and surgical procedures. ic and has to apply pres- within 48 hours, especially stroked on different parts of their

Jennifer Chambers, a regis- sure accordingly. if you've been really tight bodies three times a day for 15 - tered massage therapist at R.B. "People come in some- in some areas, like the face minute periods. It was concluded Physio massage therapy clinic in times strictly to relieve and the neck which are those babies who were touched, Aurora, said massage therapy has stress from work," .she really common spots." gained 47 per cent more weight numerous benefits to be taken said. "Some come in after Chambers also said per day and also left the care units advantage of by both patients and an accident, and others numerous studies have six days earlier than those babies physicians. come in after a sports been conducted to uncover who were not caressed. "When you get a massage, injury. what causes a knot. In order to take advantage of a you'll just feel better," she said. "Sometimes we have photo by Kellv Cardona "The configuration of massage and receive many of the

"EmoHonally, there are the bene- to deal with very acute sit- Registered massage therapist Jennifer the muscle gets all knotted benefits, a person must first learn fits of just having the stress and uations and sometimes Chambers said massage therapy has like a haystack," she said. to relax. tension reduced. Physically, the we have to deal with very numerous benefits to be taken advantage of. "What a massage is "Sometimes people really tensions of the muscles will chronic situahons. A lot attempting to do is turn the tense up and the therapist is in a decline, circulation will increase of the time, we're using deef>er light pressure in the beginning, muscle fibers parallel again and constant fight with the muscles," and you will become more aware pressure to relax whereas other because the muscles are often release the knot." Chambers said. "It's really impor- of things which surround you. situahons require very sup)erficial tight and need to be broken down, Chambers added that touch tant for the person to concentrate 25-year-old server Tracey pressure to relax." "The muscles are often painful can reduce chronic pain, stimulate on that particular muscle and

Simmons is a massage enthusiast. According to Chambers, a for the first couple of times," she immunity and boost job p>erform- relax it and just keep breathing."

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visits to the dentist may be all you gel oozing out the sides and you come cheap need. don't have to use as much," he

"There is a variety of whiten- said. "It fits right up tight against By Tatjana Sulker ing techniques and types of cos- the side of your teeth so you don't

£( Cetera Staff metic dentistry available," said get a mouthful of gel. Most people Dr. James Mackle, a family dentist can't use the ones from the drug Phcjti) by Kkisn .SMini It lor many people, a trip to in Alliston. "But bleaching is stores because they get gel in their seems that nearly every toothpaste company nowadays

the dentist is a reluctant probably the easiest and the mouth and gag." offers a product designed to bring you dazzling, whiter teeth. Fnecessity method people are most familiar The custom trays vary in Others, however, will do just with The products purchased at prices. would use to cut metal. It is a dif- rages on. According to Mackle, about anything in the quest for the drug store don't usually work "It's about $150 to $200 to do ferent wave length of light." the controversy is based on fears

that well because they aren't in one arch, all the top or the bottom Mackle said another form of the mercury in the silver fillings

your mouth that long." teeth," Mackle said. cosmetic dentistry is crowns. will leak out into a person's sys-

Architectural Technology stu- He added there are other ways "If you have good teeth and tem and do harm once it starts to dent Stacey Lawrie said she uses a of bleaching teeth. they're just dark then you can do accumulate.

product called Nite White to "Another way is with a bleach- bleaching^" he said. "If you've got For both safety and cosmetic whiten her teeth, which she pur- ing light or a laser and for that teeth that are really crooked or reasons, some people prefer the

chased from her family denhst. you have to go see a dentist, but if broken down, then you're actual- newer whiter fillings, which are "It's like a gel with a syringe works even faster," he noted. ly making an arhficial shell or cap mercury-free and more natural in

and you get a package of six," she "It's such a high intensity light (porcelain or ceramic). colour.

said. "It's about $180, and that that is used. The light is what does "This fits around this badly "The silver fillings still have

includes two mouthpieces that the bleaching and it accelerates it. broken down tooth," Mackle said. the okay of the people who regu-

are just a type of plastic. What it So, you can go to a dentist for two "You can make the shell or cap late the materials you can use,"

does, is it lines a clear plastic plat- to four appointments of about a any colour you want, such as nice Mackle said. "But the silver fill- ing they (dentists) give you, so half an hour each." and white, then you don't have to ings don't look as good and tend

you can't tell it's on your teeth. According to Mackle, the laser bleach after that." to have more potential for prob-

"I sleep with it on a couple of method of bleaching is not harm- For this method, Mackle said lems.

nights a week. It's really the best ful and probably costs as much as one would be looking at approxi- "The silver fillings are a little

Phou) by Tatjana Sulker time to use it because you don't custom trays. mately $700 a tooth, a costly bit stronger, though, and more Stacey Lawrie applauded have a lot of saliva running "The lasers are so closely con- expenditure. durable than the white fillings.

"Nile White," for bringing a around in your mouth," Lawrie trolled, so it's not dangerous," he As well, the debate over the The white material tends to wear sparkle to her smile. said "By the morning, you'll said. "It's not like a laser you use of mercury fillings for cavities down and flatten over time."

On behalf of The League for Innovation Humber parties at wild 13th Annual Juried Student Art Show Mardi Gras blood clinic The Council of Student Affairs

By Judy Slancik K 1 a u d i a would like to thank the following: Et Cetera Staff Wysocka, how- ever, was pleas- Sponsors Humber students gave 130 antly surprised. The Bank of Montreal units of blood on "1 thought Beaver Foods Tuesday in a Mardi Gras they'd ask more Broadway Camera blood donor "party for all types." personal ques- Clegg Marketing The clinic was hosted by public tions, especially relations students and Canadian for girls, about Follet Book Stores of Canada Blood Services (CBS). Of the 179 their menstrua- Grenville Pnnt Shop students who registered to tion, sex and Humber College Council of Student Affairs donate, 49 were deemed ineligi- vaccinations," Humber College Student Assoaation Council ble. Eligibility is determined she said.

through an extensive screening The project- Photo by Judy Slancik Jurors questionnaire. ed number of Mardi Gras fever was in the air on IXiesday as Susan Gustavison The questionnaire has been donations was Humber students donated 130 units of blood. Peter Perko described by students as "intru- expected to be sive" in the past. First-time donor 190 units, but there has been a sig- chance to meet all the people you Willie Anicic nificant in donors over the have saved. Rodney Daw decline last three years at Humber. "We reward 100-time donors Adrian DeRooy "We always project a higher with a banquet where they can Joanne Fitzgerald ^Humber Students have number than we really expect, to actually meet all of the people donated: build morale," said event chair their blood has helped," said CBS Additional thanks to: •# 1 996: 3 cimics, 344 units Greg Wood spokesperson Sandra Viola. "We The staff of CAPS ?^ 1997: 2 dlnics, 262 units The decline is partly due to collect stories of how your blood fewer clinics having been run at is helping and publish them in Humber College faculty I** 1 998: 2 clinics, 244 units : 1999: Idtnic, 130 units Humber in the last two year . pamphlets which you can pick up Your contributions helped make Each clinic typically has between at our clinics." iFact: every day in Ontario, 650 10 - 15 beds. Only eight were Humber paramedics student this event a success •donors are req^red to si4)poft available last year, while 12 were Aen Seglins, a ten-time donor, ifiB needs of fmp^ patients, available this year. Fewer beds said if she could meet everyone ii(>ie urt oi t^k>od osn tie|> up means fewer donors. she has saved she would tell

As a bonus, if you donate them, "1 am glad I could help." ^ E^ -Gmn^^BbMl Strviaa blood 100 times, you get the 'Et Cetera* - MaR(1I 18-24, IW9 Health Yeast infection no laughing matter

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Both sexes "It's usually a result of the bal- ance between fungus and bacte- susceptible to ria, whicfi gets out of whatk," fie said "Sometimes bacteria is intro- uncomfortable duced and can overpower tfie fungus, or tfie fungus can kill the bacteria." condition livery woman is susceptible to

a yeast infection. It can strike any-

By MlKA Amitovski where from childhood (which is

El Cetera Staff very rare) to beyond menopause, although they usually arise dur- Yeast infections. Just the ing the childbearing years. mere mention of these two Bornstein said taking antibi-

words is enough to make otics, having diabetes, pregnancy, anyone squeamish. menstruation, hygiene and diet A yeast factors, cer- infection, also i"i""^i"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^"^ tain clothing, known as %J^# oral contra- PlKITl) BY MlKA AmITIASKI Brands such as Miconazole?, Gynecure amd Monistat are popular products for the treatment candidiasis, is WW tienevcr my girl- ceptives and of yeast infections. Treatments are typically available in one, three, six and seven day formats. a fungal friend gets a yeast infec- stress are all infection tliat contributing tion, we both completely typically factors to the infection because they could be tor and/or pharmacist to get area clean and infection proof." affects a avoid having sexual onset of a taking the wrong thing," he said. treated." The good news is that yeast woman's intercourse. We don't yeast infec- "By consulting a pharmacist Bornstein said men can easily infections are curable and there vaginal area. tion. they will know which medica- contract a yeast infection by hav- are many types of medications want to take the chance Symptoms "These tion to take." ing sexual intercourse with a available to treat them. Over-the- include a of passing the infection factors do Jennifer Morsillo, a dental woman is already infected. counter remedies range from burning, itch- back and forth to each not cause administration student at George 23-year-old Sergio Contese creams to suppositories and oral ing sensatiori; them, but Brown College, said she has had agreed. pills. The products typically come Qther." a thick, yel- assist with recurring yeast infections since "Whenever my girlfriend gets in one, three, six and seven day -Sergio Cotese, 23 lowish dis- the growth she started college. a yeast infection, we both com- treatments. charge; dis- of the yeast," "I have gotten quite a few pletely avoid having sexual inter- It all depends on personal comfort dur- he said. yeast infections over the past course, just in case the condom preference. ing sexual intercourse and painful Bornstein added women could year, mostly because of being doesn't work properly," he said. With that in mind, Bornstein urination. mistake a bacterial infection for a stressed out by all the tests and "We don't want to take the chance recommended using a three-day

Neil Bornstein, a pharmacist at yeast infection because they seem exams that 1 have," she said. of passing the infection back and treatment. West Hill Pharmacy in similar. "It's also because of what I'm forth to each other" "One-day treatments are used

Scarborough, said a yeast infec- "Women should always check eating. Because I'm stressed, I'm Bornstein added prevention is for one ddy, but take three days to tion is caused by chemical and /or with their pharmacist if they eating a lot more chocolates and key and fully possible. work," he said. bacterial imbalances in the think that they have a yeast candies." "The answer to avoiding yeast "And, it is a harsher medica-

Sheila Scott, a nurse at the infections is keeping the vaginal tion, which can be irritating." Scarborough Health Centre, said females are not the only ones who can get yeast infections. Men can Tips to prevent yeast infections get them too.

"Yeast is found in the darkest area of the skin, where the sun Cleanse genital a-ea daily, using a mild unscented soap.

doesn't shine," she said. "In 2: Gently, but thoroughly dry yourself after washing. men, yeast usually grows in the 3) Wipe wth toilet paper from front to rear (away from frie" vagina) groin, or if they haven't been cir- after a bowel movement.

cumsized, it can grow inside the Change out of dmnp clothing quickly, (i.e. after swimmpg, per- layer of the outer skin (of the spiring or exerclsir^). penis)." Avoid bubble baths, feminine hygiene sprays and perfumed talc. 6' Typically, it is more difficult to Avoid unnecessary doirchin^ because it can affect the natural diagnose yeast infections in men. chemk:at balafK» in the vagina. "Often times, when men have Wear light, cotton urwiergarments and avoid tight fitting clothing. We may be surveying you to pieces, yeast infections, they don't have EfK>u^ rest and a proper diet are important to maintain strong but that's because we care about any symptoms because their tis- resistance to yeast Wectjons sue is on the outside," Bornstein 9) Talk to your pnamiacist or doctor abQ\A any medications you are what you have to say. said. "But, if a man does develop taking and asswlated rjsk factors, penile itching, redness, or dis- Wcmm'sCpmtmspamphlti.lDA always have. We comfort, he should go to a doc- Based on survey results, the College developed r a set of classroom design principles and standards; renovated a couple of classrooms iBurger Boy! to test the standards: and identified classrooms Where Humber Meets & Greets requiring upgrading.

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da. It's okay to make love on it - turbate without feeling guilty as long as no one can see you. an interesting way to or dirty. Westheimer's advice comes There are also adult toys from a recent article in Porthole spice upyour life designed specifically for men, magazine listing the best places such as masturbators and on a ship to .well, vou know. By Cynthia McLeod pumps. The top 1(1 are; m the cabm, by Sfwiulity Rfportt'r Howe\er for women and the pool, in a lifeboat, at the couples, Johanson recom- disco, m the casmo, in a hot rub, "ibraturs, tickling pantlo^ jnd peni^ mends vibrators. by the smokestack, on the nngb are |ust a few toys designed to "Couples can use a vibrator veranda, the spa, and in the m VT increase1) your sexual pleasure. as an addition to his penis," she gallery Sex toys are increasing in popularity and said. Vibrators can be used to Sue Johanson, host of The Sunday Night Sex stimulate the clitoris during sex

- The Boston Ghbe Show on the Women's Television Network, and they can also be used to couldn't be happier. stroke the penis.

Johanson is a big fan of sex toys. "Guys love it," Johanson During a recent visit to Lakeshore Campus, said. WiMM vete M iBpHits she told Humber Et Cetera she promotes sex "Sex toys can help you to Dow Corning Corp. mailed toys because of the positive influence they can become more comfortable with ballots to approximately 170, have on both individuals and couples. your own body by learning 000 women around the world what is pleasurable for you." asking them to approve a $3.2 This information can then be biUion (U.S.) settlement to end Wouples can use a vibra- passed on to a partner. claims against the company ans- In recent years, sex toys tor his ing from silicone gel breast as an addition to ha\e become more main- implants Women have until penis. Guys love it." stream. Respectable businesses spe- May 14 to vote on whether to - Sue Johanson, host of the Sunday Night Sex Show jtccpt the p/aii, winch would cializing in .sex toys are slowly on WTN allow the company to emerge replacing seedy stores with from bankruptcy. Ontario "XXX" signs and boards for women who received silicone windows.

breast implants reached a settle- "Masturbation is how most females learn to Come As You Are on Queen ment worth $27.5 rmllion (Cdn) reach orgasm," Johanson said. St. W, has been in business for

last November. She added sex toys can help women mas- almost two years. File photi) turbate because it allows them to pleasure Co-owner Sandra Haar said With so many different vibrators to choose from, -Thf Toronto Star their bodies without directly touching their she and her partners opened customers are guaranteed to walk away satisfied. skin. their store to provide both men "Many females don't like touching them- and women with a place where they could feel both anally and vaginally," she said. selves with their bare fingers," said Johanson, comfortable exploring products related to WTien using sex toys. Sue Johanson urged nHTylrfnisnnfrM their sexuality. people to remember the old adage: practice

Haar said the first trip to a sex store can be makes perfect. Toronto's parks recreation and daunting for shy and nervous adults. department is recommending According to Haar, a good starting point there be more leash- free zones when shopping for sex toys is to know what in Etobicoke and i^ex toys can help you to North York intrigues you. parks. The department suggests "The clearer idea you have, the easier it is to become more comfortable Toronto's community councils find a selection," Haar said. with your own body by review requests from groups "Some people gel overwhelmed by the that want leash-free areas learning what is pleasurable in amount of choice in products, but we point seven proposed parks in out the basic starter models we have and work for you." Etobicoke, and three in North from there." -Sue Johanson, host of the Sunday Night Sex Show on York. The report comes before When playing with sex toys, however, Haar WTN the city's economic develop- recommended using common sense. ment comnuttee March 26. The "Don't do something that causes pain names of the suggested parks because you can do damage," Haar said. "(Sex toys) can add fun and enhance (sex) PHdTii BV Cynthia M( 1,eiid wiU be available next week. is - especially for and provide a real giggle/' said. Sue Johanson, pictured here on her "Lubrication important Johanson anal play - and shared toys should have a con- "It may not work, but just think of the fun -Th Toronto Star recent trip to Humber, believes sex toys dom. Also be sure to clean ones that are used you can have trying." are a fun part of healthy sexuality.

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II you tiad been paying more attention, ahead Be prepared lor the unexpected you've been tied to for the last lew dragging you down At the same time, Stop reflecting atxxjt ttw bad Umes Someone else feels sorry for you and you would have noticed earlier You're and you may be able to save yourself weeks Enjoy your new freedoms and urgent matters need to be resolved now You may feel sluggish but fight the urge your unjustified conceit. Who cares casual indifterence, which usually Don t be distracted by sexual advances unleash your wlU side If you smile too People sympathise with your shit luck to whine atmul K Drink some coffee A fun filled weekend kxims ahead. attracts people, is getting annoying made by overly flirtatious strangers much, others may hold a gnjdge

201 (Saol. 23 Oct 221 AquariusiJan.2Q Feb. 181 ^^ Aries iMflL 21 -Apt. 191 (May 21 -June Leo IJulV 23 Aug. 221 Ubfa The travel bug bites once The lights are on, but Beware of tendencies to ^S3Ill's all fun and games until IVour hair is a mess Do I You've t>een watching too again and you're dying to nobody's home Spring fever over -indulge in alcoholic t)ev- Isometxxly kises an eye P something about your curls Pmuch Isleviskjn and skip- take oil to bigger and better places IS making you restless and unable to erages You will do something stupid Be aware of how seriously your actkyis Look for romance at yoor kxal churcfi. ping out on too many social activities

Unfortunately, il you're broke, you'll have concentrate Enjoy an tjutdoor activity or and regret it later Eat more cotourful affect people you care about Love is waiting for you at ttie confessiorv lately irs time to gel back Into Itte a miseratiie weekend at home die ol txxedom Even if it snows vegetables Do something completely selfless al Don't tell ttw priest al your sins. swing ol Itiings like your oM self.

•Et Cetera* March 18-21 I9<)9 lifestyles

'90s hearts split when caUing it quits

Other young bachelors and bachelorettes just decide, Technology may have mid-relationship, that they want tuexpUire their surround- ings sans ball and chain

Some unlortunate s(.)uls, however, have been raked made modern life easier^ across the coals tor tar vvtirse reasons than big phone bills or fickle pheromones hut saying goodbye to a r^eter - not his real name - said his girlfriend of two years broke up with him tor someone else. mate is as hard as ever "She left me for the midget down the hall," he said. Broken-hearted I'eter is a victim of every smitten By Andrea Lewandowski romantic's worst fear - cheating.

E( CHmi Staff Students clear across the board agree that lovers with wanderlust are bad news.

Breaking up in the '9()s. It really hasn't changed Danielle Kilgore, 23, a (ieneral Arts stutlent, said a Sigh. that much in the last 2,(K)0 years, A quick survey oi boyfriend needs to only break t)ne rule to merit relation- college age Romeos and Juliets reveals that heartache ship dismissal.

is a timeless emotion, unique to no era. "Cheat on me That's it," Kilgore said.

Sure, things have changed a bit. We can now start, sus- "I'd be severely pissed off and beat him up or some- tain, and sever ties to our loved ones via a variety of tech- thing."

nological gadgets, such as e-mail or cell phones. Tara Reed, 18, a General Arts student, agreed that cheat-

Societal approaches to courtship have become more lib- ing is valid grounds for dismissal. eral in the last few decades. But the awful, howling cry of "If [a boyfriend] said 'Well, I'm sleeping with your best l'MU!ll 11 > A.MJKLA I 1 \^AM»4)V. .^.l

a crushed heart remains unchanged. friend so I think we should break up' - that's pretty bad," Distance and infidelity commonly break couples So what causes true love to fizzle into bitter indiffer- Reed said. up, but others split due to boredom or annoyance. ence? Reed added she has dumped a guy for far lesser reasons Long distance seems to be a common cause of a soured than infidelity. writing on the wall," he said. romance. "I hated the way he chewed," she recalled "I sort of wish in a way we had been arguing and fight-

However, not every Juliet tears through men like ing because at least then I would have seen it coming."

Kleenex. Just as important as honesty to college-goers, is the face-

Sherri - not her really name - tells her heartbreaking to-face element of a dumping someone. story of sweet romance turned into painful humiliation. A Students say the availability of a myriad technical year ago, she and her fiance broke up. devices in the '90s does not excuse ditchers from the awk-

"He told me that I was too fat," she said. ward breakup conversation. - "He was supposed to love me for who I am. He could- Mark - not his real name expressed disgust at the n't think of any other reason." thought of a Dear John e-mail or voice mail. Sherri said giving Romeo the heave ho can be the best "If you're not man or woman enough to break up willi decision. them face to face, how the hell did you ever ask them out

According to Sherri, any type of abuse is a reason to in the first place?" he asked. dump a partner. But when he stopped liking his girlfriend, Mark

Despite the humiliation, hurt and anger that is often stopped being nice to her. coupled with being ditched, students unanimously want "I got what was coming to me," said Mark, who added to be told the awful truth by their partners. that his girlfriend ended up going out with his best friend. Jimmy - not his real name - said he wishes girls would "POW, (she hit me) right in the face. Then she went out be honest when dumping a boyfriend. with my best friend." "Speak through your heart," Jimmy said Beverly Dixon, 20, takes a similar approach to dumping "Explain the reasons why." dudes she never really liked to begin with. She drops Though he's glad his last girlfriend broke up with him hints.

Phoix) by Andrea Lewan[x)wski honestly and fairly, he said hearing the harsh truth doesn't "I usually avoid them before (we break up)," Dixon Upon discovering their partner has been cheating, do much to ease the pain. said.

many people tend to get angry as well as even. "I was in shock. I hadn't seen it coming There was no "Give them a little taste of what's going to happen."

Ifs a bitch to get ditched You've Got Your You've been dumped and, friend of six months broke up with him in November. Degree.Whafs "I got extremely drunk for a couple weeks and just whenyou thought life just tried to keep my mind off it," he said. Next? He also swore off dating for awhile. couldn't get any worse, now Kory Stemmler, 22, said he's now glad that he

and his ex are through but didn't see it that at way Consider oia lwo-\cmc\U-K po\l-diy\,'fnA .Vfio'ciViMv^ the hme. you have to try to get over it .\fcjnti\;(7)u-n( ]v,\iam With d v'/ij /HcWoi'dnv; /\/JvV»,'!(?k/ ihai "I got drunk for about a week, and then I was fine," Stemmler said. BY ANDREA LEWANDOWSKI Bill Adams said he conformed to the male healing rp°s'-oipi° £/ Cetera Staff Marketing Management process by drinking for two weeks.

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ll>l.,lk h lii-iii:iic >>l \|.iiIm1i;ic Being dumped is very similar. Dixon said. • I .I'-i.' 1 '--c ^ siikiic'-, 1. , i l;i-i \1 Often, the dumpee is in shock and the reality of Stephanie Kropf, 20, an Advertising and Graphic -iinuLiiiiMis iii,ukciin>; .iiul the news doesn't sink in for a day or two. Design student, used the pain of a recent break up A random survey of Humber students shows the as fuel for a revenge campaign. Make Centennial your luxl career nunr. male reaction to being "set free" appears to be com- "1 lost 20 pounds within a month," she said. Call today for more information: (41(i) 28*^-3^1 mon. "1 wanted to show him he lost me, he lost a good Men try to skip the whole "awareness of being thing." dumped" part by drinking the night - or 6 or 12 in a A major slash to a sensitive beating heart will ^ row - away with their buds. eventually heal, but not without its scars. Centennial Cofiix;E Mike Rody, 22, a Business Administration stu- As time passes, and it seems unanimous that www soh ccncol on ca dent, said he was "really pissed off" when his girl- time is the best healer, everyone learns to cop>e. www.ccncolon ca

"Et Cetera* March 18-21, l'><>9 lifestyles Cellphone and pager Cash for comics By Jason Engel

Et Cetera Staff someone wants it," Zotti said. "What fuels ttiis business is tt\e users get turned off you have a couple boxes coUecticm mentality. The need to Soof comics in storage some- have the whole set," he said. where around your house Comics in mint condition, are

They allow us to reach emphasized the point, but some people found them and you're wondering whether in ttie exact condition as they

offensive, and we had to discontinue them," said a they're worth any money. were when they first came out. representative from Cineplex Odeon Corp. Depending on the condition Near mint condition comics are people at all times, hut they "Since it causes such a disruption, we ask cus- and the age of the comics, they almost perfect, with very little dif- tomers to step outside while they finish their con- just might be worth some cash, ference from their original form.

versation, then come back after." said George Zotti, manager of These comics have a little bit can be more of a nuisance Jason I'oiner, a cell phone owner, always turn his the Silver Snail, a comic shop on of colour fading or a little creas- phone off. Yonge St ing on the cover.

"There's nothing I hate more when I hear some- The first appearance of Near mint is the most com- than a convenience one's phone ringing during a movie," he said. Superman, Action Comics #1 mon condition for old comics.

Churches are other places where it is common from 1938, is worth over $200,000 The next group ranges from

By Lia Summers knowledge to turn them off. But what is the pro U.S. It is one of the rarest comics very fine to fine.

U CeliTii Stuff cedure for schools? around, with only 75 known This means the comic is in "There isn't an actual policy, but there copies. good shape and just shows some

seems everyone is on the are rules of appropriateness in place "When it comeis to determin- minor signs of use: creases, or a lit-

Itfast track to the new millen- for use of a cell phone or pager in the ing the value of comics we use a tle damage to the cover. nium, and people are find- library or during class," said Joan yearly publication , called The last category ranges from ing themselves busier and \ Hamilton, Health Services at Overstreet," Zotti said. poor to good. much more accessible. Humber College. Mint, near rrxint, very fine to These comics can be in rough With the steady sales ot cell \ "Like in mc^st social situations fine, and good, fair and poor are shape with bent or ripped pages, phones and pagers, people are in life, consideration and the different classification grades and sometimes no cover. accessible almost anytime, any respect come into play so just for comics. So dig through those old place. think before you act," "What ultimately determiaes boxes. You never know just how

"The advances in cell \ Hamilton said. the value of tiie book is how badly much money might be in there. phones have increased sales, but consumers believe they .«^V need them for emergency situ-

ations," said Rosalyn Fagan , a representative from Cantel AT&T. Fagan added that the company's customers are continually being able to use their products in more locations. The services for cell phone and pager users mav be improving, but they've pro\ en (o be intrusive at times.

The movie theatre, for example, is one place that requires cell phone and pager etiquette. "We had a series of commercials that

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March 18: The Horseshoe Wide Mouthin' off (370 Queen St.W) CD release party for Squiirel's Unsaid. 10 p.m. start By Michele Stefancic March 19: Lee's Palace (529 Arii Reporter

Bloor St. W) Eve 6 with spe- cial guests: The Flys. Sold Saskatoon band Wide Mouth out. Mason (WMM) spent a week in March 20: C'est What (19 town recently promoting its new

Church St.) God Made Me CD, Where I Started with a slew of press, Funky Doors open at 9:30 and TV appearances. Poster boys for p.m. Tickets $6. social issues like AIDS, and racism,

March 20 : Lee's Palace they are ready to conquer Canada in a Kingpins CD release party, large pink bus, emblazoned with a con- with guests Flashlight. dom ad. Tickets at the door. With a new tour planned, the band March 21: Opera House was in search of a sponsor who could

(735 Queen St. E) Snojam 5, communicate a positive message to featuring Subjek^ AFI, Chix- their young audiences. diggi^ Planet Smashers and Bassist Earl Pereira said approach- Ensign. Doors open 6 p.m. ing a condom company was a joke at Tickets $16 - $30. Checkout first. next week's et cetera for pro- "Our manager actually went for it file on Subjekt.^ and just asked them, and they were all

over it. Still you're a bit leery because

Though die word was out. it's easy to be sponsored by beer and Treble Charger has NOT bro- cigarette companies," Pereira said. He ken out. pvey're working on explained that's what everyone else is a new album. doing, and they wanted to be different. The new Tea Party CD has "It's going to get us attention and been completed. It should hit hopefully it will get people talking. We the stores in June. believe that if anyone thinks this is a Nine Inch Nails fans may bad idea, then they're very behind the be diia^pointed. I^lews has it times. We haven't had any bad reac- tiiat the CD release date has tions so far," he added. been delayed until later this "Our personalities are coming out. year. This is stuff we all feel strongly about," Holy McNarland's live he said about the topic of AIDS aware- album is out now and it fea- ness. tures Elmo, Coward, The Box The trio, which also includes Shaun and Stormy. Plus, her very Verreault (vocals, guitar) and Safwan own rendition of Phil Javed (drums), performed in a Toronto Collin's classic; In The Air "Stop The Racism" concert ,with fel- URTtS"! PHoni Tonight low Canadian artists Maestro and yvide Mouth Mason ( left to right -Safwan Javed, Earl Perreira, and Shaun Verreault) are Melanie Doane. bringing attention to the AIDS issue as well as themselves on their current tour. Pereira said WMM's active role in

promoting anti-racist behaviour isn't enough "I felt more like a songwriter than just like will love it just because ..if what you want is

Fatboy Slim used to be the to end the hatred. a musician. us, then that's what yciu got, because this is bass player for the "Just by saying, 'Don't be racist,' isn't Because we had more time and input (on all of us. We did evervthing on this record Housemartins? going to do Jack. We don't believe that one this record), making every second interesting, We wrote all the lyrics, and we put everything

Sugar Ray used to be day is going to do anything," Pereira said. "I every second of every song, and every sound into it that is us as far as our personalities go," known as The Shrinky Dinx? sort of felt like everyone was pulling together, you hear, was meant to be there. It wasn't just said Pereira

Ex-Oasis drummer Tony that was cool and all, but it just seemed like, thrown on.' "We're at album two and 1 think that it cap- McCarrol was disappointed 'What's gonna happen after that'?" tured where we're at right now." when he only recieved The concert will air on MuchMusic, March The candidness of lyrics in such singles as: X was picturing all the $800,000 from Noel Gallagher 21, the Internahonal Day to End Racism. Why can't I be your baby-Why can't 1 be your things I've actually gone instead of tfie $45 million he Upon touching on their positive roles as man-It's driving me crazy-l don't under- had asked for following ' his advocates, it was time to get to the important through, and the next thing stand-Why, would cause some artists to be stuff, their music. loary about sharing their personal side. undair dismissal. I knew, I was bawling. I The Stone Temple Pilots Studio bound at the end of last year, WMM Pereira happens to think othenvise. like 'wow'. are working on some new returned to the familiar spot where they was Commenting on the emotional effective- material while Scott Weiland recorded their platinum-selling self-titled - Earl Pereira ness captured by his band, Pereira remem- and his lawyers continue to 1997 release. Pereira said what makes a great record is bered the first time he heard the CD fight for redemption. Weiland Enlisting the help of producer David the ability to communicate with your part- "I was sitting in my apartment and listen-

" is making it awfully difficult Leonard (Barenaked ladies. Stunt) and engi- ners. Expressing the importance of compro- ing to it over the headphones for his lawyers after pleading neer Todd Burke (Ben Harper), WMM record- mise and making group decisions is what "The third song into it I found msselt guilty on a heroin possession ed 12 songs, drawing from an eclectic mix of helped WMM along the recording pnxess caught in if Eor me, I was picturing ail the charge in exchange for his sounds - rock, pop, funk, reggae and jazz. "It was a very, very personal album (tci things I've acfuallv gone through, and the

(reedom. "It was all very new. We got into the stu- make). It's a positive one, even though some next thing I knew I was bawling I was like

" dio and it was like making our indie record of the lyrics can be pessimistic or a little dark- wow ' And it's happy, as much as it's s.id, again. With us being the age we are now, and er," Pereira said. he said of the song Bum. working with a dream team of accomplished Pereira predicted fans will appreciate the "We're on a mission to make people know

engineers and prcxiucers, all of us gethng candidness of Where I Started. what's going on, and to have a good time 4W.' along, it was very spontaneous," Pereira said. "I think people who were fans of the band doing It If we play, gtxxl things happen" -•EkCctcra*" Maroi 18 -'21, l"f''l n-y about Zombie

By Ellioti BtLKiN Zombie then took a breather and came back to Art<. Rqiorter finish the show with the first single off his solo Throuj^h Hell's Hre and brimstone came Rob album, Dragula. Zombie as he exploded on to the stage at Then it was out with the old and in with the new Copps Coliseum on March 15. as Kom got ready to take the stage. With the major- Alter the pathetic opening band, Videodrone, ity of the Korn fans being 12 years old, they were

put the crowd to sleep, Zombie woke up the dead finally given a chance to rcK"k. audience kicking into his opening song, Kom's set wasn't as fancy as Zombie's, but start- Superbeast. His set consisted of hits from his latest ing things off with Blind proved that they didn't

album, Hellbilly Deluxe, and hits from his days need all the pyro's to blow the roof off. They played

with White Zombie. all their hits and included a few songs that nobody

The energy level of Zombie and the crowd was thought would ever be performed live. That com- kept up with an awesome stage show. The back- bined with lead singer, Jonathan Davis' powerful ground was made into a castle built with skulls. The scream provided a very entertaining show. Davis'

fire and heavy music kept the crowd moving and scream is so strong and eery it would give Jamie Lee

created some room to breathe in. Curtis a run for her money.

As Zombie and the rest of his demonly dressed Coming back for their first encore, the age differ- band mates kicked into Meet The Creeper, out came ence in the crowd suddenly became obvious. Kom the Creeper. A huge robot started scouring the stage began playing Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath and

attacking anything in its path. Next up was White about 20 to 30 people knew what it was. The rest Zombie's biggest hit Thunderkiss 65. They just stood there waiting until Korn ripped into

destroyed it. Zombie was so out of breath he missed Faggot. For their final encore they played the hid- Rob Zombie took the stage promoting his new CD, Hellbilly over half the words, and his band played the song den Cheech and Chong cover off their latest album Deluxe at Copps Coliseum March 15. way too fast. Follow The Leader. Wing Commander a total bust

By Marek Kochman The movie, which was video Blair, who's played by Freddie right predictable. lines still come with a touch of Arts Reporter game designer Chris Robert's first Prinze Jr., is a young pilot closest Our fallen hero, and his best humour.

If your 're looking for a good attempt at a major motion picture, to a major military vessel. friend Maniac - played by So, the movie continues and

sci-fi action film with an intelli- had to be one of the worst so far in And, so the movie begins. Mattew Lillard - embark upon much like Top Gun, Prinze Jr. falls

gent plot, good acting and won- 1999. It opens up with a short The film unfortunately takes a this mission to deliver the mes- in love with his commanding offi- derful effects, the closest you'll explanation of a war going on very archetypal approach, with sage about the fallen probe and cer. He ends up walking around

come with Wing Commander is between Earth and the Kilrathi, a the lead character, Blair, being they become pilots for Earth's with an "I'm-in-Love," look the Star Wars trailer, played hostile alien race. your typical fallen hero. cause. through the whole film. before the movie. When a special probe gets cap- Needless to say, any self Lillards character was a com- Most of the important ele-

This movie didn't just stink; it tured by aliens, the humans respecting, literate adult should plete rip-off of Maverick from the ments of the film were poorly was a 10 pound piece of crap try- become worried about a possible avoid this picture on that point 1980's flick Top Gun, and, his explained, including the lead

ing to fit in a five-pound bag invasion on earth. They send for alone because the movie is down- character was down right annoy- characters relevance to the film. ing. Also, the fighting scenes were Director Chris Roberts would unimaginative and boring.

THE OFFIQAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PARTY! have been better off casting WWF So, more or less, if you're a Star Champion The Rock as Maniac Wars fan, go see the trailer and because at least when he hurls leave quickly. Otherwise avoid SOUtV\ P4^ non-sensical insults at p>eople, the this movie altogether.

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•EtCetcra* ' March 18-21. 1999 r- Carrie 2: a raging horror

By Kristi Smith beautiful and strong and chooses to be separate from her school mates. She even Editorial Sti^ attracts the attention of football captain Jesse Ryan, (played by Jason London, twin

1976^ Sissy Spacek chilled audiences worldwide as the title character in brother of Party of Five's Jeremy London). InCxmt. At best. The Rage: Carrie 2, which opened in theatres March \1, will In essence, Carrie 2 lacks the qualities of a good revenge film. It's unable to gen- elicit a few laughs from moviegoers. erate and sustain tension and susp>ense as the flick builds to a climax. The acting

Simply put, it's hideous. This is not meant to be a compliment to it's special is so-so, but the writing is blatantly awful.

effects. Carrie 2 best illustrates why most sequels should never be made. In fact, it couldn't keep me awake long enough to scare me or turn my stomach It is difficult to appreciate this film on ifs own merits, which are scant. One in the final blood bath.

can't help compeuing it to the origihal. The audience Is treated to classic clips from The cast is a who's who of up-and-comers and includes Canadian Rachel

Carrie, a pitiful reminder of how awful the present movie is. Blanchard as Monica (Cher in TV's Clueless), Charlotte Ayanna as Tracy (Miss Carrie 2 essentially runs on ttie same premise as the original - on the theme of Teen USA 1993), Zach^uy Ty Brian as Eric (Home Improvement's Brad) and Suvari.

revenge. Rachel Lang (played by newcomer Emily Bergl) is the unpopular girl at The young, beautiful looking cast is assembled around screen veteran Amy

school who is constantly mocked by the "in" crowd. Irving, who reprises her role as Sue Snell, the only survivor from Carrie.

After a humiliating practical joke at a big school social, she becomes enraged, She is now a guidemce counsellor at the new Bates high school. Once she killing the massive amount of students in attoidance in the climactic inferno with uncovers Rachel's powers, she tries to help her deal with them, determined not to

her telekinetic powers. fail her like she did Carrie.

In both films, each girl has a wacko mother and an absentee father. Midway Miraculously, the old high school is still standing and Sue attempts to bond

through tihis film, we find out they are half-sisters and that the father they share, with Rachel. Ralph White, passed on the telekinesis (the ability to move things with one's In the final scene of Carrie, audiences screamed as Sue dreamed of Carrie's mind) to his brood. bloody hand reaching from the grave as she paid her last respects.

Thaf8 essentially where the similarities end. In Carrie 2, I sighed in disgiist as Jesse daydreamed of kissing Rachel in his The award-winning Carrie, based on the novel by Stephen King, has long been dorm, before the latter crumbles into dust.

amsidered a classic honor film. Sissy %>acek's portrays Carrie as an unglamorous It was a weak attempt at a supernatural thriller and a poor imitation of its pred- waif, bossed and repressed by her moU\er. She's a social pariah. ecessor.

It's exactly the opposite in Carrie Z Far from being a victim, Bergl's Rachel is It should've been called "The Cheesy: Carrie 2". Serial Joe kicking success

By Elizabeth Goncalves won a 1998 MuchMusic Video Recently performing as part of sets to the crowd. If they're play- heavy rap-flavored, Skidrow and Arts Reporter Award for Best Independent Canadian Music Week, they ing for other bands that are more the lighter Dreamgirl on the same Newmarket rock-rap band Video. opened for fellow boy-band 3 pop oriented, they'll do the album. Serial Joe is one step With plans to enter the studio Deep at the Phoenix. lighter end of their heavy stuff. If The foursome admitted they

closer to achieving their during March Break, it won't be It shouldn't take too long for they were playing for Silverchair, don't know everything about the dream of signing with a major long before these ambitious 14 the record company to decide they'd be doing the other end." industry or music.

label. and 15 year olds, rock the music what songs to include on the During the recording of their They are always open to criti-

The four piece band includes charts with new tunes. album - that's if they heard the EP, the band worked with their cism that can help them develop

drummer Dan Stadnicki, bass In an interview at the Westin excited screaming fans after each first recording engineer and was as songwriters and as musicians. player John Davidson, Harbour Castle, band members vibrant song. asked to choose a specific style of "We're nowhere near musical singer/guitarist Ryan Dennis, said they are excited to go into the Although their desired travel music for the album. virtuosos," Stever said.

and guitarist Ryan Steven studio to work on their first full- plans would include such far off Not compromising their "We still have a lot of work

They just signed with length CD. places as Australia, Japan, and sound, Dennis said this is how ahead of us, but it's going to be Montreal-based Aquarius "We have tons of songs written Hawaii, members said they they were able to achieve both the fun." Records. since our CD (KICKeD)," said would like to travel around After selling an impressive Dennis. Canada as well. r 3000 copies of their 1998 CD, "We're trying to get most of They added Canada is a great KICKeD, and getting steady air- them down to give us a big place to market their music play with their music videos option for what the record com- because the country encourages Obsession and Skidrow, they pany likes." diversity and eclectic sounds. "Canada has everything right now," said Stever "Canada has

all different kinds of things. We're not just pop, or we're not just

rock. We have a lot of hip-hop, techno, alternative pop, folk music, and Celtic music Canada has something to appeal to every- body". Serial Joe certainly have a

unique sound, especially in an industry that promotes young $3.00 Specials pop and dance acts. 15 1 KW "We have a different sound iny, than what most young bands Oiinc have; we're not really pop. We I O' HICi Sereen have songs that are alternative,

some of them heavy, but it's a dif- ferent sound than what you would normally hear" Debbie Dennis, the band's 5 Carlson CTourt manager and Ryan's mother L£tob>icoke. Ont. The 14 and 15 year old rockers sold over 3000 copies of their said: "The lucky thing with these 4 1 i»on Rd Hrst CD, 'Kicked, which they released in 1998. guys is that they can tailor their

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Attention all you poolies By Tim Foran following the CCAA the gold HVimfMs VoUiybiill Men's Basketball National Championships in 1 lumber 1 lawk players Seven Edmonton. and both the men's and women's head coaches took The following inside infor- part in OCAA weekend mation is the rank and updated Volleyball matches at Niagara news on the eight college College. teams participating for gold in Unfortunately, despite the the CCAA Men's Basketball strong Humber contingent, the Photi) by Tim Rjran National Championships. mens' and womens' team from Men and women Volleyball 1. Languara - This school, the Western Conference lost both team enjoy all-star activities. whi<;h is located in rainy matches. Vancouver, B.C. ei\ters the tour- The women lost 3-0 to a deep "I love it," Rudics said. as defending National Eastern squad. The men lost 2-1, "During the season you have to nament but with momentum clearly shift- worry about injuries." Champions. This squad, which ing in the match, a best three out However, injuries should not had a record 35-2 this year, has of five probably would have seen have been a concern on this day. three returning players from a different outcome. Like most all-star games, fun was last years' winning team. They The late addition of Hawk set- more important than winning are favoured to repeat. ter Derek Young pushed the and the sloppy volleyball and lax 2. , Dawson College-, men's total all-star reps to four, refereeing were the clear results. Dawson has a rich tradition in breaking the initial tie they held However, all players put on a these games. The silver medal- with the women. For the record, show during the skill's competi- ist team from last year, are rep- Tim Pennefather, Matt Cunlilfe, tion. And although Matt Tim won resented by eight returning and Matt Tim joined Young on the for most accurate passing, it was B> Neil Becker Other preliminary matchups men's team, coached by former Matt Cunliffe who provided the players. Three of their top s/''i'rf> editor include: Langara vs. Mr. St. JTawk player Wayne Wilkins. The crowd with the most enjoyment. players, Montreal Quebec The Men's Basketball team Vincent, Lethbridge against women's Western squad was rep- Foregoing any chance at winning Conference Champions, have shoots for gold this week- Dawson, and Caraboo takes on resented by sophomore Cindy the spiking competition, Cunliffe signed contracts for NCAA at the Sheridan. Ross, Caroline Fletcher, of his kills at a end CCAA and aimed most Division 1 Colleges for next Championships in Edmonton. The second round takes place Christine Rudics, and was steered dummy that had been brought year. This tournament, hosted by on March 19, with the Bronze and by their coach Dave Hood. out onto the court for warm-up. 3. Sheridan College - This is Grant MacEwan Community Gold being decided on March The all-star day had initially Although the Humber players' a seasoned team when it comes College, is set up to be a double 20th. been scheduled for mid-season atmosphere was loose and casual, to playing tournaments. They elimination tournament betvseen The Hawks go into this crucial but the January snowstorms Rudics said she is still bothered eight compehtive schools. tournament, with five players forced the match to be played by the Hawks' defeats in the beat St. Francis Xavier and The Hawks will begin there back from last years team. after the recent National champi- provincial gold-medal matches. University of New Brunswick weekend quest for a gold medal If Humber is to ha\e success, onships. Rudics, making her "I'll never feel satisfied with this year. vshen the\ take on Grant then they will play the perimeter fourth and final appearance as an the silver," Rudics explained. 4. Hiimber College - Your MacEwan on March 18, at game, while taking advantage of OCAA all-star, said she preferred "Once you lose something, you fourth ranked school has five

8;30p.m, their tough and rugged defence. playing after the season is o\'er lose it. It still sucks." players returning from last years nationals. Key players are; Issac King, and Adrian

Garke. Humber's game plan is Clock ticking as trade deadline gets near speed and a tough defence.

f; 5. Grant MacEwan- the By Dan Santo Damphouse, who becomes an unrestricted The Leafs, who for years have been money- Alberta Conference Sports Reporter free agent at the end of the season, could be an pinchers, are not likely to spend the dough to ChampionS/ and fifth ranked adequate second line centre for a team with acquire a front line player. team/ attained a 22-3 season average For a specific player to watch in the March 23 trade deadline is a crucial minimum expectations and above and playoff record. Thetime for team owners as they assess money to boot. Western conference, one does not need to go They are a powerhouse scor- what IS needed for the most prized tro- Other players within the Eastern any further than Vancouver's Alexander ing team, capable of surprises. phy in Canada, the Stanley Cup. Conference to watch for could be Trevor Mogilny 6. University College Of Flyers G M. Bob Clarke has been very pub- Linden, whose New York Islander experience First of all, Vancouver has been like a soap Cariboo- This team, from B.C., lic in his desire to bring Chris Chelios to the has been more like a nightmare. In fact (if all year with the Keenan-Burke honeymoon is coming off their first National City of Brotherly Love. truth be told), most if not all Islanders would quickly eroding ultimately resulting in Marc

If defence is what the doctor recommends pray to be traded by March 23 Crawford's return to the coaching ranks of the Tournament, where they fin- in Philly, Bob Clarke might want to take a Wendel Clark, once the Leaf's heart and NHL ished ttiird. \l§f look at Edmonton Oiler Boris Mironov soul, who's renaissance has come during a Mogilny, who has not had memorable year, 7.. Lethbridge Community Mironov could be very attractive to season with the Tampa Bav Lighting, has though in|ured for most, could be a fine asset College,- In Alberta, has eight Philadelphia because his Oilers might be one been at the heart of rumours almost all sea- in the playoffs, especially if his scoring touch new players on the team. They of those pretenders on the verge of missing son. returns. finished first in the Southem the playoffs For Leaf fans, the trade deadline is not like- Now one week before the NHL trade dead- -Conference. The Montreal Canadiens, who have ly to bring much excitement for several rea- line, there are more questions than one has ' • 8. St. Vincent University-, already started the ritual of a fire sale with sons, one being the tortoise like approach of answers for, however, the game of pretending returns after a year off. TWs Mark Recchi, are expected to try to dump Ken Dryden and Mike Smith to be a general manager is indeed an enter- sticks their captain, Vincent Damphouse, who has A second reason is losing a youth foun- taining one team is well coached and been a great disappointment. dation which assures winning years to come. to a successful game plan.

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"I love hockey and I'll never Okay, so it's fake, big deal. It's only entertain- guy and then he slept with his girlfriend .All that People realize taking chances stop playing no matter what the ment. is a part of life, but is health some- risks may be." It's not Shakespeare. Actually, scripts for Raw is thing that should be risked? Last year, Paul Kariya of the War aren't even close to comparing with the prose of One of the major concerns in Anaheim Mighty Ducks suffered Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ± m sick of people second - hockey today, is head injuries, a concussion when he was But enough is enough and it's time for a change. guessing my intelligence just which could lead to severe knocked on to the ice. For the rest I'm layin' the smack down. I'm sick of people sec- headaches, nausea, and balance of the season, the NHL star had ond-guessing my intelligence just because 1 choose because I choose to sit back and problems. headaches, nausea and found it to sit back and watch grown men in tights beat each watch grown men in tights beat

third-degree concussion hard returning to the game. As a other up along with the millions. . .and millions of "The each other up along with the really shook me up," said Chris result of his injury he missed the other viewers on Monday night.

McFadyen, a third-year General Nagano games in February, and It's a guy thing. Actually, 1 shouldn't say that. millions... and millions of view- Arts student who also plays on to this day Kariya says he doesn't Many women enjoy wrestling as well. To all of the ers on Monday night."

Humber's hockey team. feel the same. female fans who have made it this far. . .hello ladies.

"I had headaches every morn- In the past, he was a gentleman 1 enjoy watching the likes of Stone Cold Steve ing for two weeks and blurred on the ice, but since the injury he Austin, Mankind, the Undertaker and my personal vision.". has changed to an aggressive favorite - the great one, the chosen one, he of the was missing was a body slam, some cool entrance Humber's McFadyen blamed hockey player. "rock bottom" and the "corporate elbow"- the Rock, music and a catch phrase. the rash of injuries in hockey to Todd Warriner, a forward for duke it out on Raw Oh you didn't know? stick work and creating contact the Toronto Maple Leafs, said Oh, for all the WCW fans who are still reading, The next time that any non-wrestling fan tells you leagues for younger kids. concussions are the reality in I'm not going to talk about Rick "Nursing Home" that you shouldn't watch it because it's fake, tell

"People are careless with their today's NHL. Flair and "Failed in Hollywood" Hogan. They're too them that you watch if for its entertainment value. sticks," said the^Humber hockey "Guys are bad in Junior A and old and behind the times. I might become a WCW Oh, and that you haven't seen a mother's daughter's player. "Kids are taught at a B, but a lot worse in the NHL," he fan if they could realize how big a star Bret "The first cousin's uncle come back to life because it's a young age to hit and I don't think said. Hitman" Hart is, but until then 1 will never watch full moon on Friday the 13th lately either that's right. Once kids realize Players today are bigger and guys in masks and disco dancers. That's all I have to say about that. they can hit, more injuries will stronger than they were in the The biggest complaint from non-fans is that Have a nice day. occur." past." wrestling is sending a bad message to kids. Eleven- Hockey mother Joanne Levine Warriner blamed players for said she doesn't like the aggres- the increased lack of respect and sion in the game. dirty play. "It's dangerous when little A year ago. The Sports Students' Association Council kids start hitting each other from Network did a study on spinal Humber College behind," said Joanne. "Ever since cord injuries caused by hitting the rules changed more kids have from behind in organized hockey. been copying the pros." In 1966, there was only one spinal Not to long ago, minor hockey cord injury and in 1985 that figure made some rule changes that jumped to 12. The hit parade allow the younger kids to hit at an slowly grew in organized hockey earlier age. The move has to an astonishing all time high in brought on both positive and neg- 1990 to 22. ative reaction from the hockey Hockey can be a dangerous HUMBER world. Some parents like Levine game, but also an exciting one. SAC don't like the new rules, but With concussion problems minor-hockey says it will teach becoming more serious in the past kids at an early age how to take few years, doctors have conclud- hits which will benefit them in the ed that if a person has enough long run. concussions, it can lead to an Even though McFadyen risks early death. injury every' time he steps on the VOTE For SAC Executive and RESUME RELAY SERVICES Takes the stress out of finding work! Board of Governors Reps We will use our extensive database to FAX your resume to lOO's of companies within hours/over night anywhere in Canada Call: 416.921.0102 qi www.resumerelaycom March 23 -25, 1999 IINTERNET INCOME LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT! North - Concourse Rez Wedne.sday night Internet Income through Virtual Mall. The 1999 Canada Student Employment At & Serious respondents ONLY! Guide and The Canadian Job Directory At Lakeshore - Tuesday Cottage C, Wedne.sday & Thursday Cafeteria Call Rezina® 905.238.2883 aintain valuable fb search informatn>n'

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