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Illustration by Antonia Karan College situation causes trouble and frustration By NOKNOY XAYASANE does not refl ect well for a school purchase a parking permit. marketing and communications, with overfl ow parking at the Royal Staff Writer that wants to retain its six-year Nicole Vankekem, 21, St. Catha- says the amount of construction Niagara Golf Club across the It’s benefi cial to our future, but status as No. 1 in student satisfac- rines, is a third-year Broadcasting and equipment has contributed street. By November, an additional right now it’s an inconvenience. tion,” says Dave Campbell, 24, of – Radio, Television and Film stu- to the situation at the Welland 200 spots will be available. Niagara College is going through Caistor Center, who was unable to dent and is a student ambassador at campus. Niagara College has about 4,300 a major development period. The purchase a parking pass because of the Welland campus. There are 1,550 spaces there. students on the Welland campus additional construction means limited parking space. She says, “Currently all passes “As of Monday, Sept. 20, we and 3,500 on the Niagara-on-the- additional students, and the more According to the Niagara Col- have stopped being sold due to the [are] looking at an additional 100 Lake campus. students, the more problems. lege Parking Procedures and lack of parking we have due to the spaces of overfl ow parking at the The purchasing of tickets on One issue Niagara College stu- Regulations, which can be found construction. For now they are wait Rice Road Community Church, Blackboard has been suspended dents have is parking on campuses. on www.niagaracollege.ca, all listing people until they open up directly across the road from the until parking issues have been “I understand a school’s desire to students and staff using the park- another parking lot, which hope- campus,” says Hunchak. solved. grow, but the fact that it can’t meet ing facilities at any of the college fully is open soon.” There are 1,147 spaces available the needs of its current students leased or owned locations must Gordon Hunchak, director of at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus Continued on page 2 Looking New Welland Inside back on gymnasium welcomes the summer for the Down With Niagara of 2010 » Knights » Webster » Check out what was happening Niagara College’s brand new DWW plays a show at Niagara News during the summer time. athletic centre has been completed. College Orientation. On Page 23 On Page 36 On Page 14 Page 2 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS Parking wars continue Many students waitlisted for college parking permits

Continued from page 1 lege.ca, under the tuition and ancil- Since Monday, Sept. 20, you will lary fees (the latter are included in need to see Shelley Calnan of An- the total tuition amount), a universal cillary Services (Room S101A next bus pass (U>Pass) for a full year is to the security offi ce at Welland) to $132. All students pay the fee. obtain a parking pass. If you used “I think it would be a good idea a daily paid meter, bring those for [parking passes] to be included tickets to Calnan’s offi ce and that in tuition fees. People who don’t amount will be reimbursed against have cars get free busing so why the price of your parking pass. should people with cars be treated Parking passes for students are differently?” says Vankekem. “On $107 per term, or $195 for a one- the other hand, if you keep your year pass. gas receipts, the government gives Hunchak says the demolition of you money back with your income the Mackenzie Building at Welland tax return.” will allow additional parking. A Niagara College graduate who “The amount of permits avail- does not want to be named says he able for sale at each campus equals never bought a parking pass, but the total number of spots plus 25 would memorize the bylaw offi - per cent.” This is the same process cers’ schedules and parked his car Niagara College has followed in where it was convenient for him. previous years because not all “On occasion I would get a tick- permit holders will be parking on et because sometimes I couldn’t campus at the same time due to avoid it, but paying for the ticket varying schedules. every once in a while was cheaper A full parking area at Welland Campus is blocked by security. Many students had to fi nd alternate parking. According to www.niagaracol- than buying the parking pass.” Photo by Chris Fortier Students, teachers out of resources Library and commons area still under construction

By STEPHANIE AZEVEDO Some resources are still avail- Staff Writer able to students from the library Tripping over students seems staff in S102. commonplace for a college, but Ni- According to the library blog, ‘Th e results agara College’s Welland campus is these include educational DVDs, stumbling more than usual without library instruction workshops, its library, the home for students and introductions to e-periodical will be worth between classes. articles. The library is waiting for its new Also available are books at the wait.’ partner, the Student Commons, to the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus be completely constructed before library or at the Brock University — Karen McGrath the fi nishing touches can go into library. At Brock you can bring the made-over library. It is ex- your student ID to borrow up to pected to be fi nished during the last 15 books at a time, for 14 days. the library was unavailable, leaving week of September. According to the Brock Univer- me with no resources for textbooks Changes to the library here will sity website, this service has been or availability to my assignments link it with the cafeteria, computer available since May 1, 2008. for the fi rst day.” resources and major classrooms, However, even with the resourc- Because of the delay, Page was says the construction updates. es and the other libraries, some forced to buy her books. “This barrier-free environment students simply cannot do without She says that her spending is the former Manera Court, which the one at Welland campus. Take money is tight, and because of all has been covered and transformed 19-year-old Olivia Page. She is that school and extracurricular ac- into a common area that includes entering her second year in the tivities demands, she cannot have a study areas, a lounge and meeting Even the library staff have been displaced by the reconstruction. Fitness and Health Promotion Pro- part time job. rooms. There will be two entrances Photo by Stephanie Azevedo gram, and spends what little avail- “The Welland library is the only to the Learning Commons from the study area has been constructed at library. able time she has playing varsity other library or resource I have ac- Merritt Wing, and entrances from the former entranceway/circulation Libraries Manager Karen Mc- soccer at the college. However, on cessible to me, besides Internet that the lower cafeteria foyer,the Sec- desk. Other features of the learning Grath says there will also be a her fi rst day back, she had a rude I have at home. The library is ac- ord wing, and the cafeteria. commons include a living wall and fi replace and a television included awakening. cessible to me but is not convenient “The lower-level of the library the installation of trees and plants in the updated lounge. “I came to school the fi rst day for me and other students I know in has been renovated, and the up- throughout the area.” “We’re trying to provide dif- early looking to use the computers my program.” Page says. per level has been converted to a The update also goes on to say ferent spaces for [the students] to to print off a couple of assignments Access to online services was quiet area. The circulation desk has availability delays for fl oor tiles occupy ... The results will be worth and teaching and learning plans for not available from Sept. 13 to Sept. moved to the lower level, and a pushed back the re-opening of the the wait.” some classes. But to my surprise, 16, but is now ready for use again. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 3 NEWS Getting to Th e Core of the college There will also be a new canteen/ New pub opens snack bar/convenience store easily accessible to students in residence in new wing to grab breakfast at 8:30 a.m., and students on campus will receive By SABINE DUNAC student deals. Staff Writer Students can expect bigger Students are still waiting for the events says Rob Perron, director of new Welland campus pub, The social programming for the SAC. Core, to open. More seating, two lounges, a big- “Student Administrative Council ger kitchen and a large facility give are really pushing to get it open,” the student centre the “ability to do says Brian Constantini, President more,” says Costantini. of SAC. Monday, Sept. 27, says On varsity sports nights, the pub Jennifer Marasco, will be the pub’s will be open for food and drinks. opening day. Students will be able to watch The construction of the pub, in games from the second fl oor of the new Merritt Wing, is fi nished. the pub. Costantini says The Core Construction workers are installing “may host after-game parties on equipment and draft lines in the rival nights.” pub’s kitchen. Food orders are be- The pub will be open for the ing fi nalized, and SAC is awaiting fi rst season game between Niagara approval from food health inspec- College and Brock University on tors, who will arrive next week. Sept. 29, which is a charity aimed The student centre has not set a to raise money for the United Way, fi rm date as to when the pub will says Costanti. offi cially be opened, but, Costan- The Core will have events simi- tini says, “upon good news from lar to those at After Hours, but the the health inspectors, the pub will goal is to try to attract better acts. open next week or soon after.” The Core is a “step up” from SAC will send out a notice on Bird’s-eye view of the fi rst fl oor of the new pub on Welland Campus. The 7000-square-feet Core features nine the Welland campus’s previous www.ncsac.com as soon as the fl at screens, two new pool tables and volleyball court. It will be the new chill spot at Niagara College. student-run pub After Hours, says council decides on an offi cial Costantini. opening day for the The Core. Photo by Sabine Dunac Perron says he welcomes stu- The new design is 7,000 square dents’ ideas for pub events. “[I] am feet, which is a bonus because of The pub’s capacity is about 300 and three hang from the ceiling. outside.” open to do what I can do. I want to the “nine per cent increase of stu- students standing and 125 sitting. A volleyball court is located out- The Core’s menu will be expand- hear from students because I work dents that have enrolled at Niagara It includes two lounge fl oors, fi re- side behind the patio. Lights have ed and will be “red-seal approved, for the students.” College this year,” says Bob Hann, places and pool tables. There are been installed so students can play by red-seal chefs,“ says Costantini. Send your suggestions to sacso- director of Enrolment and Regis- nine Mitsubishi fl at screens, six of at night. Costantini says there is an Food prices, for the most part, will [email protected]. tration Services. which are mounted on the walls “opportunity for a bar to be placed be cheaper than cafeteria prices. Former Niagara Grad shares her memories By SHAYLENE ABBEY Kilty worked in the fi eld of ad- and applied nursing research. She Staff Writer diction research in the Niagara Re- says part of her job at Brock re- For one of Niagara College’s gion for 14 years after graduating quires her to commit time to not alumni, two years of study turned from Niagara and says it was dur- only teaching, but also research into a lifetime of enrichment. ing those years she returned to the and community service. “I like to Heather Kilty, 62, of Welland, college as a part-time continuing be part of a solution,” she says. attended Niagara College in 1967, education teacher until about 1992 “It’s nice to have a job where the the fi rst year it was open. because “if you gain something, coat fi ts.” While Kilty was a student here In 2003, Kilty received a Pre- at the college, she participated in mier’s Award of Excellence for many extracurricular activities Ontario’s Colleges of Applied including the fi rst hockey team, ‘I like to be Arts and Technology. The Niagara the student government and the College Canada website states the fencing team. She was a student award is to “honour the important representative for the Canadian part of a social and economic contributions Commission of Community Col- made by college graduates to the leges and she was involved with province and the world.” college newspaper, Insight. solution.’ In addition to her work with the “It wasn’t an earth-shattering university, Kilty says devotes much newspaper,” Kilty says of Insight, time to motivational speaking. “but it was a humble beginning.” — Heather Kilty “Public speaking is my gift,” She explains the newspaper’s she says. purpose was to tell stories of in- She has spoken at conventions terest to the students. She notes you give it back.” about topics such as stress and the stories were to invoke social Aside from the education she wellness and has developed a par- and political awareness. “We were gained at Niagara, Kilty has a enting course named the Parenting social advocates. We realized the M. Ed. from Harvard Univer- Communication Program. power of print.” sity in Boston, Mass., a PhD in Kilty has two children, Aubrey, Heather Kilty, now a professor at Brock University, graduated from Kilty graduated in 1969 from the Therapeutic Counselling from the 25, and Tacia, 27. She says she Niagara College in 1969. Social Service Worker program. International Open University for credits her granddaughter, Jordyn, Photo by Shaylene Abbey She says she “has gone on to very Complementary Medicine and with “renewing all my energy and prestigious places” since then but a PhD in Health Services from urgency for social change, justice her home’s deck and patio stones. Kilty notes the trip she took to will never forget how committed Walden University in Minneapolis, and equity.” With what time she She recommends meditation, the base camp at Mount Everest to their students and how smart Minn. has to spare, she says she enjoys saying that all one needs is fi ve on her fi ftieth birthday. She says the faculty were those years she In 2000, Kilty accepted a po- the outdoors and working with her minutes of quiet time to release she went there alone, to refl ect on attended Niagara College. sition at Brock University as a hands. creative energy. the last 50 years of her life and to “I bless that college many times professor. She teaches nursing “I can chainsaw, build decks, “You have to refuel and you meditate. over,” she says nostalgically. “It students in the areas of health move logs,” she says laughing can’t always take a holiday.” “Boy,” she says, “that’s a place has a shining place in me.” education, diversity and culture about the work she has done on Mentioning her love of travel, to get perspective.” Page 4 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 EDITORIAL

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They’re everywhere: on the logo and the associated brand refrigerator, in the mailbox, than to recognize the faces painted on buildings and of the politicians leading this Source: Wikimedia www.wikimedia.org playing on the radio. Attempts country. Shamefully I include to have products noticed by myself. consumers are seen in almost If there is one place where all aspects of daily life through we should be free of the visual Great change needed in advertising. distractions of ads, I think As I put out a recycling bin it is within the walls of our full of fl yers and coupons my educational institutions. roommates and I had collected The student population is the Catholic Church from orientation and received For a better world, we congregation, they celebrate same-sex relationships or the in the mail over the past few destroy discrimination, sexism Mass instead of say it and they willful concealment of child days, I couldn’t help but think, ‘We are more and racism. Revolutions in use the local language, not abuse cases within the church? “What a waste.” I calculated thought see governments liturgical Latin. These are all signs that the all the materials and energy put familiar with allowing same-sex marriages, However, much of the world institution is not meeting the into creating and distributing all yet a structure that is meant has changed since 1962 in needs of the people, nor is the those ads that I had glanced at companies’ to refl ect peace, love and drastic ways, but the Roman Vatican adequately addressing maybe three of them. It seems slogans than understanding continues to Catholic Church has not yet the issues. A lack of concrete necessary for businesses to fl ood harbour discrimination. This reconciled itself to the fact. leadership is a liability to any consumers with advertisements names of capital structure is the Roman Catholic Female ordination made its community. to compete with the number we Church. way back into the spotlight this To make a difference, the see from other companies. cities or other The Canadian Oxford summer when it was highlighted entire community must be Almost nothing exists that basic geography.’ Dictionary defi nes “church” as as being on the same level heard. businesses and corporations “The body of all Christians, or of criminality as pedophilia Raising the Catholic voice have not converted to ad space. a specifi c Christian group.” It is (graviora delicta, or grave through lectures, conferences Ads are not only on television, the people’s duty to determine crime). Romancatholicblog. and programs will make a radio and virtually every visible clearly a large market for who they want leading their typepad.com says there are difference. public structure, but also they businesses, and money from religion and the values they different levels of graviora Education and awareness are are in bathroom stalls and on advertising can be benefi cial wish to be taught. Is the Vatican delicta, yet then goes on to say the fi rst steps toward changing people, as logos turn them into for schools, but the college is a a good model for Catholics’ this: the system. However, scattered walking billboards for that place for academic pursuits. belief? “On the ‘attempted voices will not be deemed an brand. It is almost defi nite there The Vatican has not been ordination of a woman,’ the indicator of the whole Catholic Although it is commonly will never be a time when modernized since 1962, when norms essentially restated a faith and may not get a clear accepted advertising is part of high schools and colleges Pope John XXIII established 2008 decree from the doctrinal message to those who run the our everyday lives, should we are rid of advertisements, but Vatican II. Through Vatican congregation that said a system. really be so comfortable with students should always try to II, apologies and a request for woman who attempts to be The body of Catholicism is it? We are more familiar with recognise and maintain the forgiveness were extended ordained a Catholic priest not the Vatican. companies’ slogans than names lines of separation between to Protestants, Jews and the and the person attempting to It is time for believers, the of capital cities or other basic consumerism and education by Eastern Orthodoxy. Changes ordain her are automatically true body of the church, to say geography. It is easier for many being critical of the information to the Mass also occurred, excommunicated.” what they believe, rather than young people to recognize a exposed to them. whereby priests now face the What about the shunning of follow outdated dogma. ALANNAH CAMPBELL STEPHANIE AZEVEDO Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 5 OPINION We are obsessing over technology the world, there are close to fi ve to admit it. As soon as a newer billion cell phone subscriptions. version of a product comes along, ANTON That means that you can reach 74 the old one becomes obsolete in MWEWA per cent of the world’s popula- my mind. But such is the world I Columnist tion at any time you want, from grew up in. anywhere you want, and all from There is nothing wrong with the pretty little device you carry being a technophile. But then around in your pocket – assuming again, there is nothing wrong with you have one. riding your bike without a helmet, The ITU also estimates that but that doesn’t mean it is not The word “technophobe” has over a quarter of the world’s pop- frowned upon. always been alien to me. The only ulation has access to a computer We all have our vices, though reason people have to be afraid at home. That’s about 1.9 billion few are more expensive than Illustration by Anton Mwewa and Noknoy Xayasane of technology is their inability to people. Shocking? It shouldn’t be. technology. To each his own, effectively operate it. In the 21st century, nothing and as long as the technophile In a world that is advancing as screams status symbol like the has his high-end phone, high-end fast as ours, there is little room technology you can carry around laptop and high-end life, he will for people unwilling to embrace with you. Computers and mobile be happy. Frustration technology. We all use it to some phones are no longer just tools we extent in our everyday lives, and use to stay in touch and entertain there is no doubt that we would ourselves. They have come to de- be almost, if not completely, inca- fi ne a person, even more so than mounts over lack pacitated without it. cars or clothes. Despite the many people who In our blind subconscious quest echo a time when touch-sensitive for superiority, we have become displays existed only in science an instinctual consumer society of parking fi ction, society has never been in which the latest iPhone makes as obsessed with technology as one popular and the thinnest TV it is now. Wherever you may be makes one chic. We are bombard- reading this paper, there is at least ed every day with cleverly created knees, and I am diabetic. I may be one person with a mobile phone. advertising selling us devices we able to walk to school every so of- Maybe that person is you. No, barely need. This is life in the CHRIS ten, but not in my condition. scratch that. It probably is you. 21st century. It’s not bad; it’s just FORTIER Plus, on days when I fi nish school According to the Interna- fascinating. Columnist and have to pick up my daughter tional Telecommunications Union I, like so many others, am a from kindergarten, how am I sup- (ITU), with 6.8 billion people in victim of technology. I want to posed to be able pick her up on have it all and I am not ashamed Submitted photo. time? For some of us, a vehicle is a necessity. Message to college ad- Thank you, Niagara College for ministrators: You are handicapping How could one little meat bikini making my life more diffi cult. the people you are here to serve by Of course, I am being sarcastic. not providing adequate facilities for From the fi rst week of classes, the your student body. parking situation was one of horror Niagara College, I think you’re cause so much grief? at the Welland campus. With delays failing to take into consideration who think they’re making a in construction, and the increased the human element. Sure, I could political statement by not eating size of the student body, fi nding a have bought my pass sooner, but CHRIS meat. Rock ‘n’ roll legend Ted parking spot had become a monu- that wasn’t an option. FORTIER Nugent had it right when he said mental task. The issue I take exception with is Columnist vegetarians are simply making To add insult to injury, I had the fact that for a school touting its a meal choice. That is all it is. found out I was not able to buy a higher enrolment, you’d think that Nothing more. parking pass for the school year, you’d be prepared. Alas, no. You Companies such as Kentucky because they were sold out. This weren’t and aren’t. Fried Chicken (KFC) have suf- had put me in a precarious position I am one of the lucky ones here, fered fi nancially because of for not only my academic, but my believe it or not, because I live PETA’s smear campaigns. I am personal life as well. reasonably close to the campus. When did we start living in a sure that people will mention the I am a 33-year-old single father There are students who drive here world where anything sets some- indignities done to the chickens with a four-year-old daughter. She is from out of town, who have to come one off and creates controversy in when they’re slaughtered. Here’s just starting out in school. I have an in and leave for work straight from the media? Have we become so a little secret: the people at KFC after-school job outside of Welland. classes. Now you’re making them over-sensitive to every little thing don’t slaughter the chickens. And as a student in the Journalism take the bus to school? Some of that we can’t push the envelope They buy them from suppliers program, I need my vehicle to travel these students need that job to pay just a tad? who slaughter the chickens. And to interviews. tuition. And without that money, Case in point: Lady Gaga and guess what? Those same chick- My life was massively inconve- you’re going to lose that student, the cover of Vogue Hommes ens are the ones you get at the nienced, because I was unable to and possibly that higher enrolment Japan, Vol. 5 featuring the en- local supermarket, or the ones put buy the right to park at this institute you are touting so much may fall. tertainer in a bikini made of raw Lady Gaga pushes the boundaries in the box of chicken fi ngers in of fi ner learning. There are some faculty unable to meat. of fashion your grocer’s freezer. I nearly had to quit my job because get a parking at the very place they The display of Gaga covered in Submitted photo. Besides, PETA has made mil- I didn’t have the time to walk home do their jobs! How can you expect what appears to be steaks isn’t ex- lions off its shocking and reveal- one kilometre so I could retrieve my your employees, most of whom actly the most arousing site I can ment of Animals (PETA). ing ad campaign featuring naked car to drive to Niagara Falls. The probably come from out of town, imagine. Personally I am not a fan celebrities covering themselves timeframe between when my classes not to have a place to park? of her music, nor am I a fan of her PETA has become a media dar- strategically with the slogan,“I’d end and the time that I start work It’s ridiculous; it’s unfathomable “weird for weird sake” blitzkrieg ling to anyone who wants to voice rather go naked than wear fur.” is 30 minutes. The drive from my and disruptive to far too many stu- on the world of popular culture. I complaint but lacks the celebrity How is this racy display of fl esh house to work is 22 minutes. dents and faculty here. will, however, defend to the death power to do anything about it. any different from what Lady There was no possible way that But, fortunately, at least a solu- her right to do it, regardless of my Any time there is exploitation of Gaga has done, when it comes to I could walk from school to my tion has now been presented. personal opinions on her terrible an animal, PETA knocks down discussing taste? house, which is almost in Fonthill, I’ve been placed on a waiting list music. the door with a smear campaign In the end, what does PETA’s in eight minutes to get to work with for a parking pass, and assured that Of course, with any controver- to show how PETA is right, and outcry at Lady Gaga’s cover seconds to spare. the situation with be resolved in a sial photograph, someone has to everyone else is wrong. accomplish? It gives her more I am in no shape physically to week, and until then, I’ve been sold make a stink about it, and who is Nothing is more irritating than exposure and ultimately cements walk to school every day, and it’s a temporary permit to hold me over it this time? Well, it can only be someone telling me how I should her fame. Besides, 10 years from not even snowing yet. I have bad until the pass is in my hand. the People for the Ethical Treat- be living my life, especially those now, who will remember it? Page 6 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS SAC ready to ‘wow’ students Gardasil vaccination helps to fi ght HPV

By EDEN ARMSTRONG Staff Writer Let the facts speak for them- selves. The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 70 per cent of cervi- cal cancer in women. Gardasil, a vaccination that immunizes people against HPV, has been developing a following for the past four years. Administered in a series of three shots, Gar- dasil protects against two strains most commonly linked to HPV and two strains linked to genital warts. DIADAMO Chrissy Diadamo, health promoter for the sexual health program with Ni- agara Public Health, says the HPV virus can cause numerous diseases. Diadamo says HPV can do one of three things. “It can infect your body but not harm you. It can cause warts, even ones on your hands and feet. It can also cause various geni- tal, head and neck cancers.” In 2006, Gardasil was approved in Canada for females ages nine to 26. With the introduction of a school-based immunization pro- gram through the Ontario govern- Brian Constantini stands with a temporary SAC sign while the new offi ce is being renovated. ment, Grade 8 girls are offered the Photo By Kayla Cabral shot through the Ontario govern- ment to be administered through- out the school year. Niagara College’s Student Administrative Jennifer McPherson, 16, of St. Catharines, received the Gardasil shot while at Dalewood Elemen- tary School in 2008. Council has fresh ideas for the upcoming year “The idea was that I wouldn’t By KAYLA CABRAL facilities around it open. Since the Miller says Constantini is doing and search for a job to utilize his have to worry about it later on.” Staff Writer pub is connected with the main a “great job” and has “taken on a computer engineering diploma. Diadamo says parents need to be With a new building and new building and is near the new gym, lot of work.” “To do this I’d eventually like to informed too. offi ce, this year’s Student Admin- he says there should be “more traf- Last year’s president, Jacque- open my own computer business “They are the decision-makers istrative Council (SAC) president fi c” for events. It opens the door lynn Perzul, implemented a green or come up with a great idea for a for these young girls.” has fresh ideas for the coming year. for partnership opportunities with initiative in which SAC and vol- business.” For female students at Niagara SAC President Brian Costan- other programs such as athlet- unteers planted trees at both cam- College, the Gardasil shots are tini, 23, of St. Catharines, says he ics. With the pub open on game puses. Constantini says SAC wants covered under the health care “wanted to be president [for SAC] nights, profi t sharing between the to continue the green initiative and provided by the Student Adminis- right away.” programs can happen and the place this year has received funding to Upcoming Student trative Council. For young women After graduating from Brock can get more buzz. form a green committee. Administrative without coverage, each shot costs University with an honours Busi- There will also be a convenience Karen Marasco, executive $135 without adding any pharma- ness Administration degree, Con- store within the building, called administrator, says Constantini Council Events ceutical fees. Although no school- stantini came to Niagara College the SAC Shack, where people can is “doing a good job handling is- The buy/sell page is accessible to based programs are in place for to obtain a Computer Engineering pick up quick snacks on their way sues and reassuring students” with students who sign up on the website young men, this past February, diploma. to class. regard to construction, parking (www.ncsac.ca). It is called the Gardasil was approved for young Constantini served as SAC vice- “We want to ‘wow’ students.” and other issues that have to be SAC-CONNECT Marketplace, under males nine-26 to prevent against president of programming last Constantini says he wants to addressed because of the new de- “Our Services” tab. genital warts. year and was responsible for stu- do more for the students. He says velopments of the college. Melissa MacGregor, 24, a dent events and excursions at the more students want to become in- Marasco says it’s a matter of • Sept. 25: Alumni Ball Hockey graduate of Niagara College, was Welland campus. Upon fi nishing volved with the college and there “ironing out everything that needs Tournament covered under her parents’ drug plan and decided it was best to get his last year at Niagara for comput- was a “great turn out” of applica- to be done.” • Sept. 28: Blue Jays Game, $20 the shot. er engineering he ran for president, tions to join SAC. On top of his presidential duties, includes bus transit from both “My mother was diagnosed with was elected by the SAC’s board of On the SAC website, www.nc- Constantini says he “plays various campuses directors and is now fulfi lling his sac.ca, the team has put together a sports” from soccer and basketball ovarian cancer in 2005, so she said role as full-time SAC president. buy/sell page called SAC-Connect to bowling, tennis and badminton. • Sept. 29: NOTL Campus Outdoor I should get the shots.” He says this year “could be a Marketplace. The hopes are to He was also a co-founder of the Movie: Grownups, 7 p.m Registered nurse Penny McGee, good year.” With the new SAC make this page a “Niagara College Canadian Tire Jumpstart Madness who runs health services at the offi ce in the new part of the main Kajiji” where students can buy and University Basketball Tourna- • Oct. 4: Jerry Watson, Pool Welland campus, says pap tests are building, changes just keeping sell books and other lower-priced ments, which then evolved to other Champ. Demonstrations, prizes also crucial. coming. items. charity events through Club Roma • Oct. 20: SAC Grand Opening of Oct. 24–30 is Cervical Cancer Constantini says The Core, Kate Miller, 23, of St. Catha- in St. Catharines. The Core Awareness Week, which brings which will be the new pub, should rines, the new vice-president of After his year as president, attention to cervical cancer screen- become a “hot spot” once all the SAC, says it’s already a busy year. Constantini says he hopes to travel • Oct. 28: Halloween Pub Night. ing, pap tests and sexual health. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 7 NEWS Board welcomes new faces By JESSE CARTER Staff Writer Seizing opportunity while add- ing their perspective, three new faces have joined the college’s Board of Governors. The new appointees joining the board are student representative Grant Dalton, in the third-year of the Bachelor of Applied Business for International Commerce and Global Development program; Richard Taylor, vice-president of operations at Niagara Casinos; and David Pastirik, professor and co-ordinator at Niagara College. In board member Dalton’s case, the new student representative, it means helping make change, while still being able to have a benefi ciary’s perspective. After his third year of student government and after achieving vice-president of student affairs on the Student Administrative Council, Dalton, 28, of the Niagara-on-the- Lake campus, says he decided to pursue the opportunity of being elected on the board. Being the only applicant and taking the position, he was wel- comed with open arms during the fi rst meeting held Sept. 16, at the Welland campus. He says he is looking forward to the opportunity of his one-year term with the board. Taylor, 46, vice-president of op- erations at Niagara Casinos, says he got involved with the board because he and Niagara College President Dan Patterson have been talking about creating programs to try to attract more students to the casino operations and all aspects associ- Preisdent Dan Patterson (left) poses with the three new members of the Board of Governors, Grant Dalton, David Pastirik and Richard Taylor. ated with it. Photo by Jesse Carter “It seemed like such a natural partnership with Dan Patterson and could be a familiar one, Niagara and that can help when seeing all its administration, including Pat- report, and assessing attainment of the college to explore the opportuni- College’s David Pastirik, professor sides, inside or outside the college. terson. corporate goals and outcomes and ties there because we have a higher of Business and co-ordinator of When asked about why the students According to the Niagara Col- effectiveness of board governance.” need for employment when kids are the International Business diploma should care about the board, he lege website, the board is responsi- What that means to students is off school.” program. Pastirik says he wakes up says the development involved for ble for oversight and performance opportunity for them because there Taylor says he “very” excited to every morning and loves going to the future students going through of the college, and its mandate is is an outside opinion helping steer make a contribution and share his his job, so he thought this is a good the board is important. “to govern the college by estab- the college in the right direction. expertise and experience. Even at chance to be in governance and “It’s important for the students to lishing appropriate governance Kim Rose, executive assistant to the the start of his three-year term, he to fi nd out more about the college be aware about what’s happening structures, including setting the president and board of governors, says he would absolutely consider while trying to make a contribution. here.” vision, strategic directions, overall says, they’re a group of volunteers re-election if it arose. “This place is like a second home, The board includes working in- goals and outcomes, hiring and who devote their time, knowledge “I consider this an honour; it’s a and I like what’s happening here.” dividuals in the private and public evaluating the CEO (chief execu- and expertise. great, great college.” As a faculty member, Pastirik sectors whose volunteer work both tive offi cer), approving the annual “They have the college in their The last new face on the board says he can show that perspective guide and supervise the board, and business plan, budget and annual hearts.” Niagara College gets down to business

By SAM CINO currently offered business-related address how teachers work togeth- certifi cation, once all the proper administration clerk doing ac- Staff Writer programs at the Niagara-on-the- er to reinforce course importance. research is done, of course.” counts payable, invoicing, banking Business studies are always a Lake campus. “We can lessen student workload Brock University has a Sport and receptionist duties at Defl ecto safe bet, and Niagara College has “China has approved Canada as slightly by having the same assign- Management program Taylor would Canada.” become a household name, says a favoured nation to vacation. This ment marked by multiple profes- like to incorporate into the college Robyn Heyder currently works Dean of the School of Business will affect our Hospitality and sors. One can be the communica- curiculum. for Finucci Waters LLP on St. Paul Dave Taylor. Tourism courses, as well as the tions professor who checks spelling “We want to reach out and work St. West in St. Catharines. “It was Taylor, 53, began his storied ca- International Business course.” and grammar, while another profes- with our community partners, my co-op at Niagara for Business reer with Niagara College in 1983 Taylor says he wishes students sor checks for proper fl ow. This which will be a win-win situation – Accounting. They hired me right as a part-time math professor. He to have a strong, solid foundation lessens the workload, but improves for everyone involved.” after doing personal and corpora- has since moved up the company when they graduate. different areas that the students will Some recent graduates were tion taxes, bookkeeping, year-ends ladder, having been a full-time busi- Strong bases in communica- need to consider. This demonstrates satisfi ed the School of Business and payroll.” ness professor from 1986 to 1994. tion, critical thinking and problem how courses relate and go together.” prepared them for life. Catherine Chuyow is a cur- He became the dean of the Busi- solving are needed for success. Integration starts at the micro lev- Christina Fulbrook graduated rent student in her fi rst year of the ness division in 1994, followed Communication consists of el and works its way up, he asserts. from the three-year Business Ad- two-year International Business by dean of Academic Studies in knowing other languages such as Taylor is also considering program ministration – Accounting program program. February 2006. He once again Mandarin, Spanish and French. expansion. at the Niagara-on-the-Lake cam- “I plan to fi nd a job in the indus- became the dean of Business this He also wishes more math was “We have proposed a Sport pus. “I am currently working on try, possibly working in freight for- past September. incorporated into programs, even Management program, along with level four of the Certifi ed General warding or in brokerage at customs, “We are looking to internation- just numeracy. a Financial Advisor program, which Accountant program. I also work but I’m still unsure of what I would alize content,” says Taylor, about On integration, Taylor wants to could possibly be a post-graduate full-time in St. Catharines as an like to do after.” Page 8 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS Minister announces OSAP changes By NICK BEDARD breaking 4,500 fi rst-year students. Staff Writer ‘Beginning this Niagara College President Dan Niagara College was on the wel- Patterson was on hand to take coming end of a special visit from a year, fewer forms part in the Milloy presentation. member of Ontario Premier Dalton Patterson calls the re-design McGuinty’s cabinet on Aug. 25. will need to be of the school “outstanding.” Training, Colleges and Uni- “Our college team, together versity Minister John Milloy fi lled out.’ with the architects, have inte- was on hand at the Welland grated the old and the new with campus to discuss the evolution a emphasis on greening the in the education system with — John Milloy entire campus,” says Patterson. media students and faculty staff. “Welland and the whole Niagara Niagara College was one of region is experiencing challeng- many provincial schools on Mil- ing economic times and more and loy’s provincial post-secondary student aid process, making it easier more are turning to the college tour as he visited Brock Uni- and more effi cient for everyone in- and the university to assist in the versity that same afternoon. volved. Beginning this school year, economic restructuring of the Milloy says the province has set fewer forms will need to be fi lled out Niagara region. Our job is to pro- a target with hopes of getting On- for the Ontario Student Assistance vide the highly skilled workforce tario’s post-secondary attainment Program (OSAP) and Student Ac- needed for the new economy and rate to that 70 per cent mark over cess Guarantee (SAG) programs and to ensure our programs are mar- the next few years, in which case OSAP applications will be automat- ket driven and student centred.” 70 per cent of all jobs are going to ically evaluated for SAG funding.” In June, Niagara College hosted require a post secondary education. Milloy also added a few tweaks the Association of Canadian Com- “The world is fast disap- in OSAP, raising the maximum munity Colleges (ACCC) confer- pearing where students could amount of weekly income for ence with over 650 educators from jump right from high school, part-time employers from $50 to across the country getting an abut- some not even graduating, into $100 without getting penalized. ting view at the college makeover. a well-paying job,” said Milloy. Government funding was also “Not only was the feedback Milloy plans on having a “no discussed as Milloy says he was glowing about the college hav- students denied” program, where thrilled to see fi rsthand the col- ing some of the best learning students from low income families lege’s new facilities. Over $50 environments in the country, John Milloy speaks at the Welland campus. can still have the opportunity to million has been spent on new people were struck by the pride Photo by Nick Bedard get a post-secondary education. buildings and facility renovations and caring nature of the Niagara “The province is streamlining the to accompany 8,000 and a record College learning community.” Club returns for fourth year with new president By ALANNAH CAMPBELL International Club (NCIC). team and club members. Members affected by war. The one-hour Staff Writer The NCIC is going into its will be informing students about information session will be held It has never been easier to com- fourth year as an offi cial club. It the club through posters, class from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the municate with people from across was started by the International presentations and Facebook. Secord Room. the world. News from every con- Department and a group of stu- Cassandra Musungayi is this In November NCIC will host a tinent is shared at a rate like never dents interested in global issues. year’s new president, along with series of speakers and events to before. We have countless op- Through various events and two new vice-presidents, Melat raise awareness about education portunities to share with different activities, members try to spread Dawit and Derek Gaudet. around the world for International cultures and to be easily informed awareness about issues that affect Musungayi is a third-year Bach- Education Week. This will wrap about the world. In addition to people around the world. elor of International Commerce up with a Latin Party on Nov. 19. paying attention to the news, stu- This year, one meeting has taken and Global Development program The Latin Party is open to anyone dents can take their involvement a place so the club is still in the re- and this is her third year with the who would like to buy a ticket and step further in the Niagara College cruiting process for the executive NCIC. Musungayi says she fi rst join the feasting and dancing. heard about the club through a International Development THANK YOU close friend and because of her Week will be in February with THANK YOU “big heart” and interest in global ‘I want to fi nd guest speakers and activities to THANK YOU issues, she joined. Last year’s raise awareness. president, Shazia Khan asked the people who As well as many events over THANK YOU Musungayi to be the president for the year, Calvin says the NCIC is THANK YOU the 2010/2011 year and she gladly are interested. hopeful of having more activities accepted. at the Welland campus because THANK YOU “Being a part of this club sets I know I’m not the club is based at the Niagara- THANK YOU supporting your you apart. It’s not just a club. It is on-the-Lake campus. She also THANK YOU a different kind of club that opens encourages students from any Niagara College its arms to the world,” she says. the only one who program to join. THANK YOU One of Musungayi’s goals for “I think the club offers an op- THANK YOU Community Paper this year is to spread the word cares.’ portunity for the students to stand about the NCIC because many out,” says Jennifer Murphy, an THANK YOU For many years Avondale stores have students have never heard of it. international projects special- THANK YOU generously distributed “This year I want to get on the — Cassandra ist at Niagara College. She says THANK YOU 2,400 copies of each Niagara News map,” she says “I want to fi nd the students learn valuable social issue across the Niagara Region. people who are interested. I know Musungayi networking skills through inter- THANK YOU I’m not the only one who cares.” acting with such a diverse group THANK YOU Avondale demonstrates how Musungayi says that she has “The main point is to become of people. good corporate citizens support learned and is continuing to learn more involved in the world around Murphy says the experience of THANK YOU student learning. much by being part of this club. them [students], from right here at being in a club like this gives stu- THANK YOU By actively spreading awareness home,” says Calvin. dents something unique, for them- The staff of theNiagara News and sharing experiences with Already there are many events selves as well as their resumés. THANK YOU wish to thank Avondale for its other members, she says, she sees this coming year. There will also Meetings for the club are THANK YOU past, current and future assistance. things in a different way and has be ongoing themes such as fair Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 THANK YOU gained a lot of knowledge from trade. p.m. at the Niagara-on-the-Lake the experience. This Monday, the Welland campus, specifi c location to be THANK YOU Please support Avondale Food Stores. Lesley Calvin, who has worked campus will be host to an event determined. For more information THANK YOU For additional sale items, please check: with the college’s International for War Child, an organization about the NCIC or about joining, Department for nine years, is the that works to inform people about e-mail Calvin at lcalvin@niagara- THANK YOU www.avondalestores.com NCIC staff mentor. and improve the lives of children college.ca. THANK YOU Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 9 NEWS Brewmasters start making their suds New program becomes a reality for 23 eager students

By KIMBERLY SMITH Staff Writer Dreams of one day being a brew- master are closer to being a reality for 23 lucky Niagara College stu- dents this semester. The Niagara-on-the-Lake cam- pus is home to the new Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Manage- ment program and the only teach- ing brewery of its kind in Canada. Although the brewery does not look like much yet, Jonathan Downing, brewmaster and in- structor, says he has a clear vision of where the equipment will be placed within the next few weeks. Eight years ago Downing went to the college and says, “I think we need to build a brewery.” Although nothing came of his initial visit, Downing found like-minded individuals and they began plans on the program. Three years ago they began plan- ning what the curriculum would include and where the facility would be, resulting in the only two-year diploma program of its kind in North America. Downing says the brewery only has its pilot system but he is expect- ing the rest of the equipment, such as three fermenters and a fi nish- ing tank, to arrive in the next few weeks. Once the equipment is set up, the students can start producing beer. The pilot system can produce enough beer to fi ll 150 12-ounce bottles at a time, says Downing. Kevin Somerville, co-ordinator From left to right, Mike Hallman, Kalin Bakey, Jonathan Downing, Mark Tobin and Kevin Somerville. Students and faculty gather around the pilot of Brewmaster and Brewery Op- system in the new teaching brewery at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. erations Management, says he is Photo by Kimberly Smith excited. “This program will raise the bar in Ontario brewing. It’s worked as an assistant brewer at says there were 186 applicants and for next summer, says Downing. “The best part is getting to put great having Canada’s fi rst teach- Alley Kat Brewing Company in only 23 spots to fi ll. Cam Heaps, a co-founder of the brewery together. You don’t get ing brewery.” Edmonton, Alta. “I hope the students can walk Steam Whistle Brewing, says, to experience that, normally,” says Somerville is no stranger to the Somerville says he is busy these out the door two years from now “There is a defi nite need for more Bakey. craft of brewing. He started home days balancing teaching the brew- and get hired anywhere,” says formalized brewmaster training “I decided to take this program brewing and says it became a ing ingredients class and working Downing. in North America. We’ve always because of a love for good beer,” hobby that “got out of hand.” He as head brewmaster at Taps Brew- “And be the best,” Somerville hired brewmasters who have train- says Mark Tobin, 24, of Goulds, then attended the World Brew- ing Company in Niagara Falls. adds. ing from Europe. It’s wonderful N.L. Although he has not worked ing Academy in Chicago, Ill., The enrolment competition was Breweries have been contacting that a program has been established in a brewery before, Tobin says he and Munchen, Germany, and has fi erce for this program. Downing the college looking to hire students locally.” “loves” trying new beers. Somerville says students tak- “The more people experiment, ing the time for formal education the more they can develop. Beer will be a step ahead and he looks should be different and unique.” forward to producing students who Mike Hallman, 28, of Rocky know how to “handle labs and Mountain House, Alta., says he is technical work, quality control and excited about this program helping sanitization, not someone who can him get an apprenticeship so he just lift a keg.” can eventually own his own brew- “Graduates of the Niagara Col- ing company. Hallman says he is lege program should not worry excited to learn how to turn theory too much about how many job of- into practice. fers they’ll get,” says Heaps, “but “I am thoroughly impressed should focus on attaining work with the teachers and the program experience at a place which would so far.” offer them the best opportunity to Since the program is only a few hone their craft and learn as much weeks in, Downing says the fac- as possible.” ulty are developing the program Excitement is also brewing as they go. among the students as they wait for “We are trying to use local ingre- the day they can start making their dients and hope to grow our own own concoctions. hops,” says Downing. Kalin Bakey, 19, of Kingston, Downing says by Christmas time N.Y., says he chose this program the hand-crafted beer “First Draft” because of the legal drinking age. will be for sale at the Niagara Col- “You only have to be 19 here in lege Wine Visitor and Education Canada, compared to 21 in the Centre. United States.” Bakey has worked The label is still being fi nalized Head brewmaster Jonathan Downing explains the pilot system to student Mark Tobin . at Keegan Ales, a brewpub in his- but three sizes of bottles have been Photo by Kimberly Smith toric Kingston, N.Y. chosen. Page 10 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS Niagara welcomes the world

New international students attended an information session in the Secord Room. Contributed photos by Vincent Garcia Two-day event integrates students new to Canada

By ANTON MWEWA On the second day, each campus option to volunteer and assist new things and I didn’t want anyone to Staff Writer held separate information sessions students and orientation organizers be in that position,” says Msiska. In the words of Kofi Annan, relevant to its respective students. during the two rigorous days. Luey Silveira says it is nice to have THE we may have different religions, To cap off the two days of orien- says their help was invaluable. a helping hand at such times. “It different languages and different tation, the international students “Seeing the [returning] students [helping] was a really good feeling. LOWDOWN ON coloured skin, but we all belong to were treated to a trip to Niagara work with us was amazing. We have You feel so helpful.” INTERNATIONAL one human race. Falls and a free ride on the Maid so many great students here.” Orientation is an important part The former United Nations of the Mist boat tour. Students like Angel Silveira, of any college student’s experience, STUDENT secretary-general’s words resound 27, enrolled in International Busi- but it is particularly so for interna- POPULATION in Canada, particularly at Niagara ness Management, and Kahame tional students who have travelled College. With one of the largest in- Msiska, 21, enrolled in Mechani- thousands of miles to be here. Luey takes of international students ever, ‘Seeing the cal Engineering Technology were says it is one of the most integral India 31 % the college hosted its ambitious among the volunteers. Having parts of the school year. China 23% international orientation for about once been international freshmen, “It’s the most exciting time of year besides graduation. Rest of Asia 15% 200 new international students falls for the Silveira and Msiska – from Ven- It’s a chance for you to see the Sept. 2 and 3. ezuela and Zambia respectively excitement and wonder in a new Caribbean Islands 9% The college’s Niagara-on-the- – say they felt obligated to help. student’s eyes and know you’re Nigeria 5% Lake campus played host to the fi rst fi rst time “I didn’t know much when I fi rst going to be part of someone’s suc- day of activities before orientation came. I was oblivious to many cess.” Rest of Africa 4% was localized at the Welland and North America 4% Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses for was really their respective students. Russia 3% “This was really the biggest Rest of Europe 3% international orientation we’ve cool.’ South America 2% ever had,” says Shawna Luey, an international student adviser at the Australia 1% Welland campus and one of the — Samer Girgis event’s organizers. All fi gures are approximate. Activities on the fi rst day at the “Seeing the falls for the very Niagara-on-the-Lake campus in- fi rst time was really cool,” says Includes only international cluded several information sessions Samer Girgis, 20, a newly enrolled students in post-secondary on topics such as immigration, the Egyptian student in the General programs. law and succeeding in the class- Arts and Science program. “There ESL international students room. A broad variety of speakers, was a lot to see and lots of people not included. such as a college counsellor and a to meet. Overall, it was a great group of peer mentors, provided time.” Student information from the essential information to the students As with previous years, return- International Student Adviser Shawna Luey assists new international International Department, without sacrifi cing entertainment. ing international students had the students at a Blackboard training session. Welland campus.

By KIMBERLY SMITH rines and Thorold, in partnership ages Niagara College students to this event creates awareness and Area food Staff Writer with St. Catharines Transit is participate. gives an opportunity for everyone Do you have a spare jar of pea- asking all attending the parade to “Even a jar of peanut butter can to donate. banks need nut butter in your pantry at home? bring a non-perishable food item help, every little bit helps.” The items most needed are pea- Bring it to the Wine Festival to add to the slowly depleating The goal is to fi ll a city bus nut butter, cereal and canned pasta. Grande Parade this Saturday. food bank. with food collected at the pa- For a further list please visit www. your help Community Cares of St. Catha- CEO Betty-Lou Souter encour- rade. Souter says collecting at communitycarest.ca Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 11 NEWS Offi cially full school day for all

By SHAWN SMITH “One of the possible alternatives Staff Writer will be to expand our other age Kindergarten teachers in Ontario groups. recently returned to school to fi nd “We currently have six toddlers, a peculiar change to their class- but if the kindergarten program be- rooms, thanks to a new program comes full day, we have looked at introduced by Liberal Premier the possibility of taking on more,” Dalton McGuinty. saysw Eversden. Six hundred schools throughout Although the daycare has the the province have begun a trial run facilities to accommodate more for a program that will eventually toddlers, this does not mean the lead to full-day kindergarten for switch would be seamless. every four- and fi ve-year-old in “An ECE can handle eight or Ontario. In the 2011-2012 school more children aged four or older. year, 200 more schools will take With toddlers it is a 3:1 ratio, mak- on the program, and by 2015 all ing them more expensive to care elementary schools are expected to for,” says Eversden. adopt it. The Child Care Centre only This year, the program will has four-year-olds from Quaker cost the Ontario government $1.5 Road Public School and Alexander billion, although, the cost will Kuska Separate School, neither of increase as more schools adopt the which has been affected by the new program. With an election loom- kindergarten program. The centre ing, this could be an early attempt will lose 18 to 20 children if the to win the votes of Ontarians. program becomes mandatory. The program has received mixed Eleven schools in the District reactions throughout the province. School Board of Niagara (DSBN) On one hand, it will create jobs for Matt Randall, 24, of London, Ont., and his son Cameron, 4, on the fi rst day of school. have adopted the program in 2010, Early Childhood Educators (ECE), Photo by Shawn Smith and fi ve more are scheduled to take save parents thousands of dollars Whether that adjustment is too part in 2011. annually in daycare costs and help much for them or not is yet to be The DSBN has launched a web- children adapt to school life more seen. Going to school for a full day ‘Th e centre will lose 18 to site to help parents prepare their quickly. is different than going to a daycare; children for kindergarten. However, it also has many draw- there are more adults at a daycare The Association of Early Child- backs. and usually less children,” Despite 20 children if the program hood Educators Ontario is holding Matt Randall, 24, of London, this, he recognizes the program sessions around the region to help Ont., has mixed feelings about could be benefi cial for families ECEs and teachers “develop lead- the program. He is a single father throughout the province. becomes mandatory.’ ership skills and capacity building whose son, Cameron, is four years “It would help out a lot of for early learning educators.” old and is attending kindergarten families with daycare. Daycare With the program still in its for the fi rst time. is almost as much as some fami- — Pat Eversden infancy, it is too early to deter- Randall made the decision to lies’ rent for the month, so any help free full-day kindergarten. has worked with children in the Ni- mine how it will affect families send his son to a school offering you can get keeping costs down is The Niagara College Child Care agara region for the past 34 years, and daycare facilities around the half-day kindergarten instead of going to help greatly.” Centre is a daycare facility on the 20 of which have been spent as the province. one of the nine London schools of- Daycare is one of the fi elds that Niagara College Welland campus manager of the Child Care Centre. Whether or not children can fering full-day kindergarten. will feel a direct hit from this pro- and is open to children between the She says the on-campus daycare make the transition from a half- “It can be a big adjustment for gram. Many of the children who ages of three months to 12 years. has yet to be affected by the pro- day class into a full-day education children to be going to school for attend daycare on a regular basis Pat Eversden, 56, of Fort Erie, gram, but the staff are preparing will the be deciding factor in the a full day every day of the week. will now have the opportunity for is a Niagara College graduate who for the worst. program’s continuation. Graduates tour HMCS Fredericton navy ship Canadian Forces seek great engineers and pay their tuition

By YUKI KAJI John Quinn, 30, an Electronics control room and an engine room.” Staff Writer Engineering Technician student, Usually visitors walk only the Thirty-eight Niagara College says, “It’s cool,we could see what deck board and a control deck, but students jumped on the HMCS we expected on the ship.” He says the students observed the inboard Fredericton on Sept. 11. he took many pictures inside the section. The ship’s crew welcomed them ship. It’s a great opportunity be- Stark says the students asked for a close-up look. It is one of cause his fi rst choice is a career in hundred of questions, and the sail- Canada’s most magnifi cent frig- the Navy or Air Force as part of his ors answered them all. ates. future plans, he adds. “HMCS Fredericton is a high Today it works supporting Bill Durrant, 38, a recruiter from technological ship on the planet. Canadian interests in counter ter- the Niagara region and a sergeant It was great opportunity for them,” rorism. in the army, says, “It’s awesome. I he says. The ship, open to visitors, visited hope they could enjoy this tour. We In addition, the Offi cial Great seven cities: Montreal, Kingston, are looking for great technician en- Lakes Deployment ensures that Toronto, Hamilton, Oshawa, Corn- gineers after their graduating.” He students can receive free col- wall and Trois-Rivieres. says he would like to organize the lege tuition, books and academic During the ship’s stop in Oshawa tour for Niagara College students equipment after enrolling in the on Sept. 11 and 12, many people every year. Canadian Forces through the Non- took the opportunity to view the Edward Stark, a professor and Commissioned Member Subsi- ship. Electronics Engineering Techni- dized Education Plan. From the college, students in cian program co-ordinator, says, “I After graduating from col- technology programs joined the and the students enjoyed the tour leges, students join the Canadian recruit program, the Offi cial Great because we got to see many places Forces. Before the tour, the students were listening the day’s schedule and the Lakes Deployment, and enjoyed where the general public doesn’t For more information on, go to ship’s background. seeing the ship. get into, such as a sensor room, a http:/www.forces.ca/en/home/. Photo by Yuki Kaji Page 12 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS A new achievement for the college

By NICK BEDARD Staff Writer When one is searching for the heart and soul of Niagara, it be- comes hard to look past the grape and wine industry. Sept. 17 marked the opening day of the Niagara Wine Festival and the RBC Wine Business Awards. The RBC Business Awards’ most prestigious award is the Busi- ness Citizen of the Year, one who best represents Niagara wineries in the domestic and global winer- ies. This year’s winner is Niagara College President Dan Patterson for his long-standing history of supporting the Ontario grape and wine industries. Patterson has been Niagara Col- lege’s president since 1995. Patter- son has since then established great relationships and partnerships with a variety of industries and public sectors. “A key element to business suc- cess is a highly skilled workforce, and that’s where Niagara College Winners in the RBC Wine Business Awards were Doug Bugler, Mary Holenski, Rosemary Auld, Dr. Dan Patterson and Frank McAuley. comes in,” says Patterson. “When Prince Charles opened our Wine Visitors’ Education Cen- 2005, Patterson earned his PhD tre, we really brought the world to from the University of Toronto in Niagara.” the fi eld of higher education. Niagara College’s Niagara-on- In recognition to his committed the-Lake campus established the lifelong learning career and his Winery and Viticulture Techni- immense achievements within the cian program in 2000, the fi rst of college system, Patterson was con- its kind in Canada. Since then, ferred an honorary doctorate from the program’s success opened the Niagara University in 2003 and an doors for Canada’s only Wine honorary doctorate of laws from Business program. Brock University in 2009. “It really has been an amazing Student Administrative Council journey. I think of the 40-acre (SAC) President Brian Costantini vineyard that we started off with was on hand to celebrate the “col- as a living lab for our students and lege award,” he says. how it has developed. It is now on “Dan and his wife are real the national stage. It has been an humble people. Everything they incredible experience for the entire experience, they want the college college committee.” to experience too, and it’s just the Patterson received his bachelor way they are.” of arts degree in political science With the re-modeling of the from the University of Windsor, Welland campus and the rising stu- a master’s degree in science from dent population at the college, this the London School of Economics, award only adds to the many events and a master’s degree in education worth celebrating for Patterson and Niagara College’s President Dan Patterson, right, and Norris Walker watch the proceedings. from the University of Toronto. In the Niagara College community. Photos by Nick Bedard Scholarships can help many students in the community By SHAYLENE ABBEY Last year’s Seafood Gala raised Jancsi received the Queen Eliza- are renewable each year for up to Marissa Gasbarini, a fi nancial Staff Writer $139,000, and the Golf Classic beth Aim for the Top scholarship four years if an average of 80 per aid assistant at the Welland campus Of all the deadlines students raised $31,000 toward scholarships worth $1,716 and the Branscombe cent is maintained in studies. Financial Aid Offi ce, says in an have throughout the school year, and bursaries. Scholarship worth $2,500. He also He remarks his second year email interview each year about this is one they won’t want to miss. Armstrong says other ways the received an Ontario Access Grant tuition had gone up, making him 800 students apply for the Niagara The scholarship and bursary ap- foundation receives donations are and a Canada Student Grant for “a little scared,” but he has just College Foundation Awards and plication deadline for this term is bequest gifts, where a donor has middle income families. recently been informed that the about 275 awards will be given. Sept. 30. Scholarships are given left a gift through his or her will, Jancsi says he wasn’t going to sum of all the awards will pay his “We do usually receive more ap- to recognize academic achieve- memoriam gifts and gifts in honour apply for the Queen Elizabeth tuition in full for the whole year. plications than awards available.” ment and community involvement, of a person or in celebration of a scholarship because “I really didn’t ‘That just made very happy, to Gasbarini mentions that certain meanwhile bursaries are given special occasion. She adds many see myself winning it.” When he the point of tearing up,” he says. awards may only receive a few based on fi nancial need. large companies and organizations was notifi ed of receiving the schol- Jancsi says that he comes from applicants because of the criteria Helen Armstrong, student make donations to the foundation arship, Jancsi says he was “ecstatic a family that works very hard, and involved in the application. awards offi cer at the Niagara because “they know that we [the and so happy.” receiving these awards was “not “My suggestion to students in- College Foundation and Alumni college] are bringing up the future “It was one of those moments only a gift to me, but a gift to my terested in applying for awards is Relations offi ce at the Maid of the leaders of the community.” in your life when you fi nally get parents as well.” He recommends to read everything carefully and Mist campus, explains the role the Adrian Jancsi, 19, knows the some closure for once I felt like I every student apply for as many make sure all documents required foundation plays in scholarships impact a fi nancial award can have did something right.” awards as it’s possible. are attached.” and bursaries. on the college experience. He says he applied for the awards “These honours [stay] with you She adds students should try and She says the foundation raises The second-year Broadcasting because of the fi nancial help he in the long run. They remain in gain volunteer work and community money through events such as the — Radio Television and Film stu- needed toward his education. your records.” involvement as “this will enhance Seafood Gala and the Niagara Col- dent at the Welland campus, says in “This changed the experience Jansci was born in Canada but your scholarship applications.” lege Golf Classic and from internal an email interview that receiving for me in college like you wouldn’t lived in Argentina from the age To apply for this, go into www. and external donors within the an award was “like a burden being believe,” he says. of three until eight years ago. He niagaracollege.ca/finald/scholar- community. taken off my shoulders.” The scholarships Jancsi received resides in St. Catharines. ship_bursaries.htm. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 13 NEWS Jobs for sale Students go shopping for employment opportunities

By JANELLE NYSTROM Arms Pub and restaurant at the Staff Writer Pen Centre, says, “This event has Retailers from the region’s larg- been running for as long as I can est shopping mall are recruiting remember.” for part-time employees with these Montgomery says she believes qualities: passion, respect, integ- the fun atmosphere at the London rity, spirit and a strong work ethic. Arms Pub offers an upbeat job for Niagara College’s Job Centre students. The live entertainment, makes shopping for a new job just the food, and the pool tables make as easy as shopping for a new pair it a worthwhile job. of shoes with the annual Shop for “We are looking for responsible Jobs event held at the Pen Centre people who are going to show up shopping mall in St. Catharines on on time, work hard and be dedi- Sept. 14. cated,” says Montgomery. The event will allow job seek- The Shop for Jobs event is a ers to apply for multiple available partnership project for Brock positions under the same roof. University, Niagara College and Samantha Labelle, a Brock Uni- the Pen Centre to assist students in versity student, says she is study- securing part-time employment. ing psychology. When Labelle is Taking advantage of job fair From left are Monique Morin, Shelley Dawson, Jacqueline Storey and Heather Colquhoun preparing for a job interview, she opportunities can reduce students’ Photo by Janelle Nystrom says, “ I just convince myself that stress they while job hunting. I’m qualifi ed so I will get a job.” Once in a while you might even Tables throughout the mall with come across perks like the back-to- long lines of students competing campus contest at RW & Co. You for jobs at many popular retailers could win one of 25 $200 back-to- It’s about the resumé such as American Eagle, Sport campus wardrobes for you and a Check and Old Navy set the stage friend. Visit rw-co.com for contest for hopeful job applicants to show- details. Tips to get you in your dream job case their skills. Cassandra Scapillati, assistant Ryan Murray, a Brock Univer- manager at RW & Co., says she is By JANELLE NYSTROM students for positions throughout sity student from Thorold, says he hiring several part-time temporary Staff Writer the college. Jonathan Lewis, a “studies pop culture at Brock” and positions to cover staffi ng over the Smart job hunters should be second-year student from Niagara he says he thinks he’d be good at Christmas holidays, and RW & preparing themselves for employ- ‘It shows College’s Acting for Film and customer service jobs. He is apply- Co. offers students “a high-level ability. Niagara College students Television diploma program, says ing for a job at HMV because “it is customer service experience” for looking for a job can stop by the he came into the Job Centre offi ce early last year and was hired as a media oriented.” Murray also ap- their employees resumés. Niagara College Job Centre any- what kind student coach. His job is to help plied for jobs at The Source and the Niagara College has prepared 10 time and use the free service. students fi nd the job-hunting re- Pen Centre customer service desk. tips for success to help you when The Job Centres at both cam- sources they need. Lewis says ad- Wondering if she will interview you are looking for a job. puses are hosting their annual Vol- of person vice he would give to students who suitable employees for their estab- The 10 tips are posted on the Job unteer Job Fair, and the Job Centre can’t fi nd a job is this: “Sometimes lishments that day, Siobhan Mont- Centre website at www.niagaracol- invites you to attend. employers don’t advertise that they gomery, supervisor of the London lege.ca/jobcentre. Putting your best foot forward is you are, are hiring, and asking to speak to the best approach to job hunting. managers, passing out resumés in At the Job Centre, graduate em- person, is a good idea.” ployment consultants can help you On the web-site you will fi nd put together an effective resumé. and what many useful job-related links. The Job Centre offers assistance Thousands of resumé samples are to students looking for work by there for you to get great ideas promoting job fair events. With an you’re from for your own resumé. If you abundance of helpful tips online don’t see a sample that meets your and the resumé toolkit, the job cen- needs, the Job Centre staff mem- tre website is a fantastic resource passionate bers on both campuses have access that is useful to students, says to many more. Heather Colquhoun, at the Welland To view the jobs posted on the campus Job Centre.The centres’ Job Centre website, log in with staff are friendly, trained job about.’ your student ID and search the coaches that can give personalized job postings. While you’re there help if needed. More help is avail- — Monique you might enter the Niagara Col- able on the Job Centre’s website, lege Job Centre’s Experience This www.niagaracollege.ca/jobcentre. Morin Contest. The Job Centre at the Welland If you want to win a free Black- campus is at SE101and the tele- berry, all you have to do is submit phone number is 905-735-2211, volunteer and get involved in the a two-minute video to You Tube Ext. 7777. The Job Centre at the community, and the Volunteer Fair telling everyone what was so awe- Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) helps make that easier.” some about your summer job. Be campus is at W115 and the tele- International students often creative but not rude. Contest rules are on the website. phone number is 904-641-2252, cannot work in Canada for up to one year after they fi rst arrive, so The video contest is open until Ext. 4165. Both offi ces are open volunteering allows them to still Oct. 8 to all Niagara College stu- to students from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 be productive members of society, dents to promote the Job Centre p.m. Monday through Friday. says Morin. Morin advises students resources available for students, Volunteer Job Fairs will be held that when you are looking for a job, including after they have gradu- on Sept. 23 at the Welland campus one of the fi rst things employers ated. You can submit your video and Sept. 28 at the NOTL campus. look for on your resumé is volun- online. Voting begins on Oct. 18 Monique Morin, graduate teer work. “It shows what kind of and ends on Oct. 31. employment consultant, at the a person you are and what you’re “The Job Centre wants Niagara Welland campus, says the Volun- passionate about,” says Morin. College Students to share their teer Job Fair benefi ts students by “Volunteer work is the best place experiences so that everyone can to gain valuable references, and learn from each other and have bringing all the different organiza- employers don’t like to give out a laugh along the way,” says the Niagara College student Alicia Macina is one of many students who tions to one place. Morin says, “It’s references anymore, says Morin.” promotional information on the applied for jobs at the Pen Centre. good for international students to Niagara College often hires website. Photo by Janelle Nystrom Page 14 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS

Sharon Sullivan poses with Down with Webster. Photo by Toni Karan Th e day all about fun and games

By TONI KARAN orientation festivities included an With Webster meet-and-greet. Staff Writer outdoor barbeque, interactive gam- Katie MacRae, a fi rst-year stu- It’s the most wonderful time of ing, raffl e prizes, a circus sideshow dent in the Tourism Management the year. (Monster of Schlok) and headline – Business Development program, With a day full of free food, fun bands Down With Webster and says orientation was well organized games and loud music, Niagara Fefe Dobson. and everyone was very helpful. College students were warmly wel- “It was a big success,” says About 50 volunteers helped with comed into the college atmosphere Krysten McIntosh, orientation co- the vendor village, barbeque lunch for Orientation Day. ordinator. and giving tickets to fi rst-year stu- On Sept. 7 students were shuttled She says the only major prob- dents for chances to win $3,000 in between all three Niagara College lems were working around the student relief, an iPhone or an iPad. campuses. Students ended up at the construction and the bad weather. Everyone’s co-operation and help Welland campus to join in on the This year, students were eligible made everything run smoothly. festivities the campus had to offer. to go backstage and meet the bands. With over 90 program informa- “All in all it went very well, con- The meet-and-greets included pic- tion sessions running at the same sidering the [weather] conditions,” tures, autographs and the chance to time, McIntosh had a lot of running says Brian Costantini, Student talk to Dobson and band members around to do and she summarized Administrative Council president. from Down With Webster. the day as a “complex spider web.” He says there was a fairly large “I was super excited and kind of Although Orientation Day had turnout considering the harsh star struck, but it was a great expe- some minor problems, it served winds that blew tents over and the rience,” says Shannon Sullivan, a its purpose and kept the students heavy rainfall during the evening third-year student in the Child and entertained. Students gather as prizes are handed out. performance. Youth Worker program, when asked Sullivan summarized the day as After the location was settled on, about her experience after the Down “a lot of fun.” Photo by Toni Karan Niagara College gets Down with Webster By LINDSAY COSTELLO 2008 and are signed with Universal Niagara College student in her third and TONI KARAN Motown. year of the Child and Youth Worker Staff Writers The band’s seven-track Uni- program, was part of a group of It’s time to win. versal Motown debut, Time to fans who won a VIP meet and Toronto-based band Down With Win Vol. 1, was released on Oct. greet with the band. She earned her Webster proved to be a winning 6, 2009, and an additional mini- pass by answering a trivia question choice. The band wowed the crowd album will be released in the near about the band’s album. at Niagara College on Sept. 7, per- future. “I was super excited and kind forming at its annual orientation Armes says he enjoys the col- of star struck, but it was a great festivities. lege atmosphere because he never experience.” The members of Down With attended college and likes being Hunter says he loves to be in Webster, a band with a variety of able to live vicariously through the Canada. “This is where most of musical infl uences, have shared students. “It’s kind of like Peter Bucky (above), Cam (right) and the love for us is.” However, both their love of music from an early Pan. It’s awesome.” Marty (below) of Down with Hunter and Armes say they would age. What began as an act for a ju- He says the band’s pre-show Webster. love to tour Europe someday. nior high talent show has evolved routine includes listening to mu- Photos by Toni Karan Armes says the goal as a band is into one of Canada’s hottest new sic to get pumped up, stretching, to be known internationally. groups. The band consisting of jumping around and drinking en- been touring “hard” for a year. He “We always had big dreams and Martin “Bucky” Seja on vocals, ergy drinks. says although touring can be tiring, set big goals for ourselves,” he Patrick “Pat” Gillett on guitar and The hour-long set included hits he enjoys what he does sando he says. “It’s a big world out there, vocals, Cameron “Cam” Hunter on such as Rich Girl$ and Your Man doesn’t mind the hectic schedule. and we want to take our music as vocals, Andrew “Marty” Martino as well as the band’s latest single, He says he has never liked rou- his work. “Getting name-dropped far as we can.” on the drums, Tyler Armes on bass Whoa is Me. tines and enjoys not knowing what by your musical idols is awesome.” Although Down With Webster and keyboard, Kyle “Kap” Fairlie Hunter says he enjoys the whole, he is doing next week. He says he could choose another will begin touring in the United as hype man, and Dave “Diggy” but his favourite part is Martino’s Down With Webster has been occupation if he had to but being a States with 3OH!3 this fall, Armes Ferris as DJ. drum solo. He says he likes to per- praised by industry professionals musician is his main interest. says he is always happy to be in The seven-piece act won Rogers form new songs because the band such as Timbaland and Gene Sim- “I couldn’t imagine doing any- Canada. “It’s good to be home.” Mobile/Universal Music’s best un- plays its older songs repetetively. mons of Kiss. Hunter says he is thing else.” See page 20 for more photos of signed artist in Canada contest in Hunter says the band has only honoured to receive recognition for Shannon Sullivan, a 20-year-old Down with Webster Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 15 NEWS

By STEPHANIE NIKITA from classes 1-4 openly available realize it. Staff Writer to anyone who wants one. (FACT “What makes a laser weak or The simplest way to defi ne a BOX) strong,” says Turnbull is that laser is by fi rst breaking down the The danger lies, just like any tool, “laser power is measured in en- word. in people who don’t know how to ergy, or joules,” and the power of LASER stands for: Light Am- use them safely or for the purposes a laser is measured in how many plifi ed by Stimulated Emission of for which they’re designed. joules per second it can gener- Radiation. Laser Engineering Professor ate. Csele says most purchasers Dave Turnbull, a Photonics Mark Csele says while most of these lasers are completely Engineering technologist at Ni- standard-issue red laser pointers unaware that the laser they just agara College, explains how light operating on 5 milliwatts (mW) bough is actually far more dan- amplifi cation works “like water in of power are usually considered gerous than has been let on. a bathtub.” safe – because they operate on “This problem stems from a He says if you are sitting at one such low power that the eye’s lack of regulation of the industry end of the tub and you push the natural aversion to light should - the manufacturer affi xed the water to the other end, you are be enough to protect someone if label certifying the device however generating energy to create a wave. a beam were to accidentally pass no agency ever tests the devices for This is what happens inside a their eyes for a few second – the compliance [to safety regulation.]” laser as well, when electrons are “bigger problem” is with the “These are very dangerous, able stimulated at one end to produce a green coloured lasers or anything to blind a person with just a brief specifi c wavelength of light. that operates on more than 5mW exposure, and their sale is currently When the water hits the other of power. completely unrestricted.” end of the tub, and a wave rolls “Built inexpensively, offshore, The human eye cannot see all la- back toward you, that is amplifi ca- these lasers often exhibit power ser beams, but the light from most tion. levels far above safe levels. One pocket lasers and laser pointers can The more energy you put into laser pointer we tested featured be seen as beams of colour, which This is the engraving laser. the wave, the stronger the wave is 5mW of green output, which is means that it is being registered by Photo by Stephanie Nikita when it comes back to you. certainly dangerous enough to the rods, cones and (most impor- This kind of laser damage is ir- pieces of equipment are capable of A laser works by sending light the eye, but what was far, far tantly) the retinas. reparable, and it is easy for it to putting people in, Turnbull says that from one end of the laser, and am- worse was the infrared output.” This is signifi cant because dam- happen accidentally because, as it important to remind people lasers plifying it by refl ecting it off mir- “even a relatively fast exposure age done by a laser pointer can Csele says; “you don’t even need to in general are tools, and should not rors before it comes out the front as to the beam would expose the user literally cause a retina to explode. be looking at the laser” this is be- be considered weapons. a concentrated beam. to excessive amounts of infrared Turnbull says, someone with this cause a laser, like all light is capable Csele says he believes “it might Lasers are powerful tools that are radiation which will almost cer- kind of damage will experience of ricocheting off of any refl ective be prudent to only allow the unre- so closely linked with manufactur- tainly damage the retina.” “[hearing] a popping noise – and surface. stricted sale of lasers of up to class ing, electronics and communica- The availability of pocket lasers that’s actually your retina explod- “Laser ricochets are more dan- 3-A [which are] limited to 5mW and tions that the modern world could is “really scary,” says Turnbull. ing – and then your vision will start gerous because no one even thinks considered relatively safe for normal not function without them. These little lasers pack a power- to turn brown - and that’s your eye of them.” uses such as presentation pointers There are even hand-held lasers ful punch, and most people don’t fi lling with blood.” Despite the danger that these and construction-site levels” Laser Classifi cations Lasers are classifi ed into four broad areas de- pending on the potential for causing biological damage. When you see a laser, it should be la- beled with one of these four class designations:

Class I These lasers cannot emit laser radia- tion at known hazard levels. Class I.A. This is a special designation that applies only to lasers that are “not intended for viewing,” such as a super- market laser scanner. The upper power limit of Class I.A. is 4.0 mW. Class II These are low-power visible lasers that emit above Class I levels but at a radiant power not above 1 mW. The concept is that the human aversion reaction to bright light will protect a person. Class IIIA These are intermediate-power lasers (cw: 1-5 mW), which are hazardous only for intrabeam viewing. Most pen- like pointing lasers are in this class. Class IIIB These are moderate-power lasers. Class IV These are high-power lasers (cw: 500 mW, pulsed: 10 J/cm2 or the diff use refl ection limit), which are hazardous to view under any condi- tion (directly or diff usely scattered), and are a potential fi re hazard and a skin hazard. Signifi cant controls are required of Class IV laser facilities. Weschler, Matthew. “How Lasers Work” 01 April 2000. HowStuff Works. Dave Turnbull starts up the CO2 laser. com. Page 16 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS Stretching for Success City dashes controversial housing bylaw By NATE POORTINGA problems, identifying problems Staff Writer and addressing them.” The student population of Ni- Wismer says he’s concerned agara College caught a break this that the coming election will “put summer when the City of Welland it on the back burner” and that the rescinded a controversial rental- bylaw has been postponed rather housing bylaw. than done away with. This is de- After public outcry from stake- spite the 11-2 vote in which only holders in the college community, Mayor Damian Goulbourne and all but two council members voted Ward 3 Coun. Mike Belcastro were to scrap the proposed bylaw and opposed. fi nd a better solution. The goal is Likewise, Chiki says she knows now to establish a Town and Gown it will be after next month’s elec- committee similar to the one in tion before anything will get done place in Thorold. about this issue and she’s “not even This committee would comprise sure if the new council is commit- members of Welland’s public ser- ted to doing what the old council vice sector, including police, fi re voted on.” and waste management, school “Town and Gown issues will go offi cials, landlords, citizen repre- on as long as the college is here,” sentatives and students. she says. Ward 2 councillor Barry Sharpe, “There has got to be a way of who made the initial motion to balancing their [student’s] needs rescind the bylaw, says he feels a for togetherness and excitement Town and Gown association is “a with the community’s needs for stronger resource” for improving peace and quiet.” the community. Sharpe says his insight on the “It brings the experiences of matter comes from “an understand- A packed room enjoys a relaxing Hatha class at Yoga By Sarah recently. other communities and draws the ing of what it’s like from the neigh- Photo by Carolyn Goard best practices to improve the situ- bourhood” as well as from inside ation in Welland.” the college. He spent more than Similar approaches are often 30 years working for Niagara Col- taken in cities with large post- lege before leaving his associate secondary facilities. An example vice-president academic position Local businesswoman’s of this is the Student Housing in 2009. Advisory Committee, which moni- Issues in cities with post-second- tors concerns in St. Catharines for ary facilities are typically about Brock University and is chaired by garbage and waste management achievements on the rise the mayor. among students, illegal parking Niagara College’s voice at this and noise violations. It was these By CAROLYN GOARD she hopes her clients also ben- The community is essential to committee will be Director of reasons that led Ward 1 Coun. Rick Staff Writer efi t from the classes spiritually and Giovannone’s business. Student Services Brigitte Chiki. Alakas to prompt the city to draw Sarah Giovannone, owner of mentally. “It’s all about love, not just She says the biggest advantage to up a bylaw after a frosh week last Yoga By Sarah, shares her love for Although yoga is mainly com- yoga. Yoga is for the community.” the Town and Gown association year that many city residents felt yoga and her passion to manage a posed of various streching and She explains how an important part is that “we have regular meetings was “disruptive.” yoga facility that offers a complete endurance postures, she reminds of her facility is the community with regular members with subject Sharpe insists a Town and Gown fi tness experience for her clients, them to embrace yoga through “the bulletin board, where events and expertise.” association “can create a climate” while providing mental and spiri- mind, body, and spirit.” announcements are posted. “If you’ve got an issue, you can where those involved in the college tual benefi ts. Yoga By Sarah has Good customer service and Angela Sacco, 40, an instructor take it to this place and the right community can solve these kinds been serving the St. Catharines developing customer relations are at Yoga By Sarah, says she strongly people will be around the table.” of problems “before they become community for 12 years. what Giovannone strongly values. appreciates the sense of community “I think they should have done it problems.” The 33-year-old business owner “It’s important to get to know at the studio. a long time ago,” says David Wis- “If you put the right people in the and yogi left her family’s business every individual personally, you “Yoga can benefi t people in so mer from Niagara Student Hous- room and facilitate a conversation, as a young adult to open Yoga By know, get to know everyone’s many ways, and I want to share ing, “I mean meeting to discuss you come up with solutions.” Sarah. Giovannone says that it was name, remembering the last con- that with people the same way it her “responsibility” to open a yoga versation you had with them and helped me.” studio because there were no yoga developing a relationship with Giovannone says her studio is services available in St. Catharines them.” for everyone, such as younger Dressing fi erce this fall at the time. She stresses the importance of university students, older folk and Giovannone opened Yoga By maintaining a class schedule con- men and women. The “Inspire your style” Sarah with no structured plan. venient for all of her clients. “You have the younger people workshop gave women “I should be embarrassed to say In addition to the physical ben- who gravitate towards the hot yoga of all ages ideas for fi erce I didn’t have a business plan when efi ts of yoga, which have helped because it’s more intense, and a lot ideas for dressing this I opened the studio.” She says student Monique Idzenga, 49, of the older crowd enjoy the more season. Lynn Spence said the business started off small, but maintain a toned fi gure. She says relaxing style of yoga because it’s layering this season will through the years it has developed she he has been able to cope with more calming.” play an important role. into a “great success.” daily stress better. “It’s also great “When people think of yoga, I Jeggings, long cardigans Giovannone says that her because of the variety of instruc- want them to think, ‘Oh! Yoga By and statement necklaces achievements have developed from tors,” says Idzenga. Sarah!’” are key items to add to a tremendous amount of enthusi- “You get the whole works,” says Giovannone enthusiastically the closet. asm and hard work and that she yoga student Mike Adams, 50. He says she wants people to think of accomplished her goals by giving explains the physical aspect of hot her studio as the premier place of Photo by her undivided attention to running yoga is great because it releases yoga in the Niagara region, where Kimberly Smith a successful yoga business. toxins and “it is certainly a mind they will always have a consistent, In addition to operating her clearing experience.” Adams ap- great experience. studio, Giovannone also instructs preciates the spectrum of teachers Giovannone is a fi nalist for the several types of yoga classes. She at Yoga By Sarah because they Thorold and St. Catharines seventh says the yoga she offers is a “pure- each offer a variety of qualities. annual Chamber of Commerce ly physical” experience. However, “They aren’t just robots,” he states. Business Achievement Award. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 17 ENTERTAINMENT Fascination from roar of steel beasts By JOHN GAMBA had never been what you would Staff Writer call a race fan. I decided I would The sun has just set, and a dirt just give it a shot, and, to feel track is illuminated by several high- involved, I decided I’d cheer for powered lights around the track. whichever car had the number The ground shakes and the sound of a hockey player I was fond of. of thunder punches the chest, but Experiencing the sights and sounds this was no storm or earthquake. of these machines fi rsthand had Cars gallop over the hill from the already gripped my attention. pits and onto the track, engines The green fl ag dropped and the fi ring so loudly that many of the tires spun, sending these machines fans in attendance choose to bring into a frantic sprint around the hearing protection. track. The race was on. The cars It was roughly 7 o’clock when began to pick up speed, the tires my roommate, Ashlee, had fi nally spinning and gripping the dirt convinced us all to come to the as the machines slid around the track with her. corners. This display of manoeuvr- Chelsea Crites and band member belt out a cover of Picture by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow. Merrittville Speedway. I had ing often left my jaw hanging in Photo by Emma Russell heard of the place before but I had anticipation and excitement. My never seen it other than driving by jaw wasn’t hanging long, however, the empty parking lot on my way to as the clouds of dust the tires had Welland gets some action class last September when I lived been kicking up began to spray in an apartment in St. Catharines. into the stands from underneath the spinning tires of these power- Area youth enjoy music in the park ful and loud cars. I, like many in attendance, wasn’t deterred by the By EMMA RUSSELL chased at CD Plus in the Seaway Wheatus, the band known for ‘Th is spatter but found it added to the Staff Writer Mall on Niagara Street. its popular hit Teenage Dirtbag, spectacle. Merritt Park got loud Sept. 11 Connor Johnstone, 19, says, blessed the stage with their pres- By the end of the night I found when the Youth Action Festival “The money raised goes to the ence at the end of the night. Lead display ... myself excitedly involved in the came to downtown Welland. Over bands playing.” Johnstone says the singer Brendan Brown called on races, cheering for the driver 30 bands showed up to rock the rest of the money goes towards the everyone sitting in the audience whose number I liked the most, the stages while comedians shared the YMCA Youth Action Centre. It is to join him on stage and without left my jaw red No. 5 car, which reminded me spotlight. The festival ran from 2 to at 20 Hagar St. hesitation the audience got up and of Nicklas Lidstrom. I turned my 11 p.m. This was the fi rst year for Johnstone’s band, Face, was one gathered around. Brown says he hanging in head from side to side watching the the all-ages Youth Action Festival. of many playing. “Music’s awe- loves Welland. cars as they sped down the straight Ben Andress was the organizer for some. I have the best time in the “Tonight was hardcore. Welland parts of the track, sometimes col- the outdoor event. world doing it.” is hardcore.” anticipation liding with one another, careening The day welcomed a variety of The bands were separated by The festival promotes many local towards the next corner. people from teens to seniors, while four different stages. The main talented artists. Meggan McMillan and I had the taste of dirt in my some parents brought their chil- acts were on the IlluminAqua and Ann Kent say they came to the mouth and I had a good idea where dren. Spectators paid $10 prior to stage, while others played on the show to support their local music the saying “when the dust settles” the night while others paid $15 at acoustic stage and at the Bridge scene. excitement.’ came from. The last race of the arrival. The tickets were being pur- Pub Patio. “We’re curious to see how night was over, and the three cars Wheatus is.” in the victory lane went for their Robyn Archer, 19, says the vari- There were fi ve of us: Ashlee, victory laps. The cold air gave me ety of bands opened her eyes to all Colin, Jesse, Tamara and I. These goose bumps as we walked over the talent in Welland. people were as new to me as the the track, which had been packed The other performers were Black sport we were going to watch. down so much it made the dirt look Majik Movement, Chelsea Crites, Everyone had fi nally fi nished polished. The Snips, Grey Kingdom, Andy getting ready and we were headed We walked into the pits. There Moog & The Sausage Party, Ol’ out the door. I had never been to a was commotion around every Dirty Burger, Cat On Acid and racetrack before, other than once in trailer. People were shouting com- many more. grade school with my neighbour’s mands at one another, taking apart The day featured many genres, son. The details of that experience parts of the cars and making repairs from Black Majik Movement are long forgotten. to the bodies before packing them bringing hip-hop, Chelsea Crites On our way out the door, Ashlee away for their next race. These singing country, to Blacktop Re- turned around and asked, “Are people were clearly professionals cess screaming metal. you sure you don’t want to grab a by my standards, considering the Scott Brady, 19, said he came out sweater?” I assured her I was fi ne closest thing to any automotive re- to see his favourite band, Cat On and we all piled into Colin’s Buick pair I’ve done is holding the trouble Acid, while Archer says she was for the ride to the track. light or doing the coffee runs. The the most excited to see Wheatus. We arrived and I noticed the clinks and clanks of the feverous The event’s weather worked out empty parking lot I was accus- wrenching and ratcheting together to be beautiful all day with only a tomed to driving by was now sounded some twisted form of per- little rain towards the end. nearly full of cars, trucks and vans. cussion and had a nearly musical Brady says, “Turned out to be a We bought our tickets and rhythm. great day. Everybody is having a walked through the gate to the We walked out of the gate and great time.” grandstands. As we walked and back to Colin’s Buick. When we The comedy records tent hosted looked for a good place to sit, we had left the house in Welland I Barry Taylor, John Hastings and passed by race fans of all ages. wasn’t sure what to expect and I Tim Nasiopoulous as the comedi- There were children playing with had never experienced a race fi rst ans for the night to step up to and die cast cars laid out on mats in hand. When we arrived home I make the audience laugh. Brendan the dirt at the bottom of the stands, found myself with a new apprecia- Brown even became a comedian at groups of teens and young adults tion and respect for a sport I know the end of the night. His advice for out enjoying a Saturday evening, very little about. college students was to “drop out as well as adults and elderly race Merrittville Speedway is at and gain a real skill.” fans. We walked up the stands and 2371 Merrittville Hwy. For more Tone Ventresca, guitarist and vocalist from The Snips, rocks out on Check out all the bands and other took our seats near turn three. information visit the website www. IlluminAqua stage. information on the festival’s web- I wasn’t sure what to expect, I merrittvillespeedway.com. Photo by Emma Russell site, www.youthactionfest.com. Page 18 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS Keeping teeth and wallets happy New equipment to help Dental Hygiene clinics

By KRISTEN SPRUIT Staff Writer Odontophobia is the fear of go- ing to the dentist. Whether the fear is pathological or not, nothing can undermine the importance of keep- ing your pearly whites white and healthy. The cost of dental procedures, lack of insurance coverage and lin- gering childhood fears keep many people from scheduling a regular check-up. The Niagara College Dental Health Clinic, on the third fl oor of the Simcoe building at the Welland Campus, is run by the students and faculty of the one-year Dental As- sisting, two-year Dental Hygiene and one-year Dental Offi ce Ad- in the Applied Health Institute in ministration programs. March 2011 will enhance student With clinics scheduled routinely ‘Some people rely learning and be more accessible throughout the year, Niagara Col- to clients, particularly seniors and lege students and the general solely on our those with disabilities. All the public can have work done for a equipment will be modern and up fraction of what it would cost at services because they to date, including new dental units, other dental clinics. can’t aff ord what’s X-ray machines and computer “Some people rely solely on our monitors at each unit to educate services because they can’t afford off ered at a clients on their dental issues. what’s offered at a dentist’s offi ce,” Katherine Clifton, a faculty says Emily Cowan, 20, a second- dentist’s offi ce.’ member at the clinic, is a 1977 year Dental Hygiene student. graduate of the Dental Assisting A basic cleaning includes a —Emily Cowan program in and the Dental Hygiene complete examination, cleaning, program in 1993. She worked in scaling and polishing. If necessary, have dental coverage, but we the industry for 15 years and has radiographs and fl uoride treat- charge substantially lower rates.” since taught at the college for 11 ments are provided. “The great thing about our pro- years. Clifton says when the Den- Appointments are three hours gram is there is a lot of practical tal Hygiene Clinic fi rst opened in and cost $15 for children, $25 experience,” says Jo Szabo, co-or- 1976, it had eight dental units and for students, $30 for seniors, and dinator of the Dental Assisting and seemed modern. The current clinic $35 for adults. Teeth whitening is Dental Administration programs. has 20 units with a maximum of 48 available towards the end of fi rst In their fi rst term, students do students in each year. With the new semester for clients who have pre-clinical sessions, working on facility, enrolment will be the same already had a basic cleaning, and mannequins and with student part- in order to keep the same faculty- costs $100. ners. In second term, the students student interaction. “Each semester, students are work on dental clients in the col- “We set our students up to a expected to become more effi cient lege clinic and are closely moni- higher standard. We want to make and see clients of an increasing tored by staff. sure that when they graduate they Brittany Kylie, 20, of Peterborough, second-year Dental Hygiene student diffi culty,” says Carol Barr Over- “The whole experience is a are prepared to enter the work- (in the chair). holt, co-ordinator for the Dental learning experience, but the clients force,” says Clifton. Emily Cowan, 20, of Dorchester, Ont., second-year Dental Hygiene Hygiene program. “Dental work that come know that,” says Szabo. To book an appointment call student (working on the client). can be very expensive if you don’t The new dental facility opening 905-735-2211 ext. 7758. Photosß by Kristen Spruit Patients no longer plagued with waiting for care

By SARAH PENTZ health card, and being aware of your ing times are great,” says Heron. Staff Writer symptoms will benefi t patients by be- Although UCN is busy no matter Waiting to see a doctor at a walk- ing treated in a timely manner. the season, Windsor says they strive in clinic could take several hours. Windsor says most people who to manage wait times. “Urgent Care For families always on the go and come to the clinic need to be seen by Niagara is two times as fast as some students busy with school, time a doctor. other walk-in clinics,” says Windsor. management is an important part of “The majority of patients who “Our wait times average between 30 the day. come to the clinic need medical and 45 minutes long, which is very Tim Windsor, 45, of Kitchener, care; however, there are times when good.” Ont., is the clinical services director patients come to be seen too early,” To help shorten wait times, UCN of Urgent Care Niagara. Windsor has says Windsor. has developed an on-line patient pre- been working at UCN for about eight Jonathon Heron, 24, of Missis- registration system. “Patients can be years. sauga, Ont., now living in Welland, added to UCN’s waiting list either Urgent Care Niagara is a seven is a walk-in patient of UCN. Heron through the website or through your day per week walk-in urgent care and says patients at the walk-in clinic Blackberry or iPhone smartphones,” family practice where several people in Mississauga could be waiting says Windsor. go daily for the common cold, fl u, between two and three hours before For more information about stitches or minor fractures. being seen by a doctor. registering for UCN’s waiting list Patients in the waiting room at Urgent Care Niagara. Being prepared with having the “I like coming to UCN because the on-line, visit Photo by Sarah Pentz right information, such as a valid location is convenient and the wait- http://fastwebcheckin.com/ucn. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 19 NEWS Green Day at Niagara College By KRISTA ASHFORD Staff Writer The students of Niagara College were seeing green last Wednesday. The Niagara-on-the-Lake campus hosted its fourth annual Green Day, and professors and students were happy to see a big turnout. “It’s a great way to create envi- ronmental awareness on campus and in the community,” says Krys- tle Grimaldi, the co-ordinator of the Niagara Environmental Corps (NEC). “We sent invites into the commu- nity and we’ve had a great turnout. People have been really generous this year as far as the raffl es and food.” Grimaldi, new to NEC this year, is a graduate of the Environmental Management and Assessment pro- gram at Niagara College. “[NEC is] a great opportunity for students to work on environmental projects, but we’ve had interest from everyone, not just students. Environmental issues really tie into everything.” There is no denying environ- mental affairs are becoming more important to this generation of students. Alan Unwin, co-ordinator of the Environmental Management and Assessment program, says, “The students who are coming in now are a lot more aware. There’s more activism. Students don’t just want to come in, get the diploma and leave. They want to be socially active.” Unwin has been involved with the School of Environmental Technology and Horticulture for 18 years and has seen the students and the program change as envi- ronmental issues become more A student examines the NEC booth at Green Day 2010. predominant. Photo by Krista Ashford “I think it’s become apparent sponsibility.” the program is the students because [Here] everyone can go on the campus and featured birds of prey, how important environmental Martin Smith, chair of the they already belong to environ- trails, attend events and learn,” including owls, hawks and eagles. regulations are and that they are Department of Environmental mental groups or care about animal says Crowley. Sky Hunters is a non-profi t organi- enforced.” and Horticulture studies, agrees rights or are vegetarian. Meghan Hoar, a representative zation that rescues and promotes He spoke about the recent oil students coming into the program People are making connections for the Niagara Immigrant Em- the preservation of raptor birds. spill in the Gulf Coast. now have a common initiative. between themselves and the en- ployment Council, participated Smith describes NEC as the “There were obviously regula- He describes the students as vironment, and their choices can in the event to promote the men- “vehicle for becoming conscious” tions there that were ignored or not “stronger” and “well-informed.” make a collective difference.” torship program that focuses on about the environment on and off enforced, and look at what hap- “It’s a pleasure to teach them Green Day 2010 hosted various “green” jobs. campus. pened.” because they already come in with vendors who came to raise aware- The program is meant to help “We’re not just talking about Unwin says that the Ecosystem goals. ness of their environmental causes. newcomers break into green sec- [environmental issues] now. We’re Restoration program at Niagara “We just teach them the ins and Alyssa Crowley represented tors of business, engineering or living it on campus,” Smith says. College will have a focus on the outs of what they need to know. Heartland Forest, a wheelchair- architecture. To learn about volunteer oppor- cleanup efforts after large-scale There is less of the ‘why do I need accessible preservation area in “There has been a lot of inter- tunities with the NEC or to keep devastation like the recent oil spill. to know this?’ question.” Niagara Falls. est,” says Hoar. updated on events, visit niagara- He says people have a “social re- “What has changed the most in “Nobody should be restricted. A Sky Hunters demo was also on collegenec.ca.

From left: Krystle Grimaldi, NEC co-ordinator; Green Cycle demonstration; organic materials booth. Photos by Krista Ashford Page 20, Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010, Page 21 DOWN WITH WEBSTER ROCKING OUT AT ORIENTATION '10 by Lindsay Costello

Down With Webster performed at Niagara College's fall orientation on Sept. 7.

The band performed some of its singles including Whoa is Me, Rich Girl$, and Your Man for a screaming crowd of new and returning students. Page 22 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 NEWS

Kristina Matjasik, who works for Hillebrand Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, provides samples of various wines for anyone taking a tour of the winery. Photos by Sarah Ferguson Th e 59th Niagara Wine Festival

By SARAH FERGUSON Staff Writer Red, white or ice? Thousands fl ock to Montebello Park in St. Catharines to listen to live bands and sample a taste of what the Niagara region’s wineries have to offer. This year, the 59th annual Niag- ara Wine Festival began Sept. 17 and runs until Sunday. Here’s the question anyone new to the Niag- ara region will ask: why is there an entire week dedicated to wine? Executive director of the festival Kimberly Hundertmark says the festival began 59 years ago when there was a surplus of grapes in the community. “St. Catharines is the founding partner of the Niagara Because of the geographical Wine Festival and a continuing location of the Niagara region, Hunter Kangas is a student in the sponsor.” wineries such as Hillebrand are Wine and Viticulture program at Hundertmark says the festival able to grow the same types of the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. is about the community. ” “It was grapes that are grown in Europe. about celebrating the harvest of the grapes and the emerging wine site, www.huntingvins.ca. Kangas we are able to grow European- industry in Niagara-on-the-Lake writes about wine, production style grapes.” (NOTL).” issues and tastings. “I am trying to This way of growing grapes The festival is held in St. Cath- write for people who like wine.” is important, because France in arines every year out of “a sense Having knowledge about the famous for its wine. “Wine is only of duty and support” for the wine wine industry, Kangas has some as good as the grapes they are made community, says Hundertmark. ideas about the popularity of the from,” Matjasik says. “With the introduction of the Ice wine industry in NOTL. “It’s in Because Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Festival in January and the tune with what people are look- is situated between the Niagara Kristina Matjasik takes the tour into the basement of Hillebrand winery New Vintage Festival in June, it ing for, it`s inexpensive, and you Escarpment and Lake Ontario, the to show where the wine stays while it begins the fermentation process. has really become a year-round don`t have to travel to California air stream is warmed as it fl ows celebration.” or France to get decent wine.” up the lake and is cooled when it festival is also a celebration of the long time to play in this area.” Even Niagara College has According to the website for the blows back down the Niagara Es- local music scene in St. Catharines. Desire got involved in the fes- stepped into the wine industry, Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, carpment. “It’s an incredible and unique tival, Shaughnessy says, when having had Prince Charles visit the the wine industry in NOTL began Kangas says the grapes need opportunity for local talent because people who run the festival were present at a show at which his opening of the Wine Visitor and to grow quickly between 1988 and a moderate air fl ow, provided it`s the largest stage in the area,” Hundertmark says, adding the fes- band played. “They asked us if we Education Centre the college built 1992. The wineries were able to by the Niagara Escarpment. The wanted to play, and we said yes.” last year at the NOTL campus. develop different ways of growing wind makes the grapes warm up tival organizers expect to see about Shaughnessy says this is the big- Hunter Kangas, 25, a fi rst-year grapes imported from Europe. in the winter and cool down in the 100,000 people during the week. gest festival around, with a lot of student in the Wine and Viticulture Kristina Matjasik, 27, is one of summer. Local talent this year includes good people. program, is passionate about the the tour guides at the Hillebrand “We can grow grapes here we Tim Shaughnessy’s U2 tribute “We are stoked about spreading wine industry. Winery in NOTL. Matjasik tells wouldn’t normally be able to grow. band, Desire. Shaughnessy says the word about our band, and we’re Before attending the wine pro- anyone who takes a wine tour that The moderating wind fl ow protects it`s the band’s fi rst time playing just really excited to play.” gram at Niagara College, Kangas Niagara-on-the-Lake is special. vines in the winter, so you don’t in the festival. “We’ve played in Visit niagarawinefestival.com says he worked in wine retail for “Because of the geographical have to bury them.” Hamilton, Florida and in the east for information on events tonight three years, and he even has a web- location of Niagara-on-the-Lake, What is wine without music? The coast, but we’ve been waiting a and this weekend. Summer 2010

...and how it’s going to aff ect you is applicable to many items that a direct tax hike: tuition, textbooks to the tax. Students planning on cuts, all of which now cost students previously went untaxed, or were and rent. renting a house for the fall can ex- an extra eight per cent. Students only affected by the eight per cent This is good news for students, pect an increase in the cost of rent. Alcohol, a staple of many PST. especially those who are forced to Many other items students use students’ diets, will not see a tax In a commercial put together pay for their own education. With on a day-to-day basis will be af- increase. Technically the tax on al- will feel the to inform Ontario citizens of the tuition prices expected to increase fected by the HST. The fi rst, and cohol should decrease from 17 per benefi ts of the new tax, McGuinty and textbook prices already high, perhaps most obvious is fuel. Any cent to 13 per cent; however, the argued that the tax will “reduce the this tax break will leave students a student who drives to school is Revenue Canada brochure states, diff erence costs for employers by billions of little extra money in their pockets paying an extra eight per cent for “other alcohol fees and taxes are dollars” and “create hundreds of at the end of the day. gas. Municipal public transit and changing to continue to support so- thousands of new jobs.” This of course, is not to say that GO transit will not see an increase cial responsibility.” In other words, HST makes The fear among consumers is students won’t feel the squeeze of on their taxes, but the increased to promote people not spending based on the amount of money the the HST. Quite the contrary actual- cost of fuel could likely result in an their money on alcohol, the price By SHAWN SMITH HST will cost them. Citizens of ly, as many items students use on a increased cost for riders. will stay the same. Staff Writer Ontario will face up to an eight per regular basis will see an increase. Students looking to take part in The Revenue Canada website Taxes. Just the sound of the word cent increase on many items used The tax on rent may not see an local activities will also face the says only 17 per cent of items will makes most cringe. on a daily basis that previously increase, but this doesn’t mean brunt of the new tax. Gym mem- see a change. On July 1, 2010 the provincial were only subject to GST. your rent won’t. berships, as well as recreational Even though only 17 per cent of government of Ontario, under the So how does this new tax affect According to the Revenue sports such as karate or ballet, will items will see a change; the HST leadership of Dalton McGuinty and students? Canada brochure being distributed see the increase as well. will have an effect on the lives of the Liberal Party, introduced the The most important thing to to homes throughout the province, Grooming will also see a tax students. Whether they want to get Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The discuss as it pertains to students is items such as landscaping, elec- increase. Although only a portion a taxi home from the bar on a Fri- tax, which combines the previously how the HST will affect education. tricity, heating, cleaning services, of the student population receives day night, or get a hamburger at the used provincial sales tax (PST) and Luckily, the three most important Internet access, and home renova- manicures and pedicures, it is nec- school cafeteria, students will feel the goods and services tax (GST) items students require will not face tions face an eight per cent added essary for everyone to have hair- the difference HST makes. Mac vs PC: The Afghan Looking and Inside What’s all the war through a feeling great fuss about soldier’s without going Summer really » eyes » broke » Getting a new laptop for the new Dan Jaworski shares some of his Here’s a guide to shopping and school year? Here are the basic experiences from his tour with the working out locally for students News things you need to know. Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. without blowing the budger. On Page 2 On Page 3 On Page 5 Page 2 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition First SAC president reminisces Th e great debate:on his time at Niagara By SHAYLENE ABBEY Staff Writer In 1967, 350 students enrolled at Niagara College. A handful of those Mac vs. PC spoke on behalf of all students, and one man was their leader. A then 22-year-old Larry Lani- gan was the fi rst Student Adminis- trative Council (SAC) president. Now 64, Lanigan, of Welland, is nostalgic about his time at the college. Lanigan says tuition for one semester was $150; $15 of it was for the SAC to fund school teams and events. The college had a cheerleading team, a basketball team and a hockey team,” he says, adding “nobody showed up to watch” these games. Lanigan described the reason why nobody came out to games. “It was different then, because students came to school, and then went home. There was no after [school] life.” Lanigan completed most of his program, but did not gradu- ate. Instead he found work with Canada Packers, as an ac- countant for 10 months before embarking on another career change: real estate. In 1972, Larry attended a three week course at Centennial College, one of the only of its kind in Ontar- io at the time, in order to be a real estate salesperson. Lanigan says before the time of college courses for real estate, accreditation was obtained by other means. “You would be given a book to read, then you would go to a ministers house and write a test.” He worked for A.G. Robins Real Estate Ltd. before becoming a broker in 1974. He started his own Graphic by Anton Mwewa company, Laurier Real Estate, and had about 15 employees. Lanigan says business took a hit in the early ‘80s because of high interest rates, Apple and Microsoft fi ght for supremacy which went up to 19 per cent. In 2000, Lanigan started his own real estate brokerage com- By ANTON MWEWA ing system installed on them. known for its computers’ simple Kevin says the greater price is to pany from his home in Fonthill. Staff Writer As a result of Apple’s full control user interface. be expected. He says he enjoys it, and he is not Are you PC or a Mac? That’s a over their machines, a Mac’s seam- Kevin, one of the company’s care “When you buy a PC, you pay for one of those people who needs to question people are going to have less user experience has made them technicians who did not give his the licence to use Microsoft soft- have too many people around. He to ask each other a lot more in the the preferred choice for multimedia last name, says Macs are defi nitely ware to the company you bought has no employees. coming years. such as music production. taking over in the multimedia fi eld your computer on. You don’t own Aside from his home business, Apple’s steady growth in the Bryan Mason, 21, is a Welland because they are more stable and the software itself. Lanigan has other interests. In the personal computer market – which native and owner of an audio pro- reliable. “With a Mac, you pay for ev- early ‘90s he sang in a glee club, is currently dominated by Micro- duction studio called Helion Tide. “If you look at most major movie erything because we design the The Gentleman Songsters, in Ni- soft with a hefty 90 per cent share He says he has used a PC his entire and animation studios today, they computer inside out. You become agara Falls. He enjoys gardening. – means that more and more people life but Macs are preferred in his mostly use Macs,” he says. the full owner of your computer. “I garden tomatoes, herbs, but are choosing Macs over PCs. fi eld of expertise. Professional use of the Mac is That’s why it costs a bit more.” the fl owers, my wife does that,” In essence, there is very little “Ironically, the preferred plat- becoming the norm, and so is per- Another justifi cation of the he says, laughing. He and wife hardware difference between the form in my fi eld is Mac,” he says. sonal use, even though Macs are, at Mac’s pricing is its design, but Marilyn have been married for 43 two rivals. The specifi cations are “However, I do not really under- times, more expensive than PCs. there seems to be division even years. They have three children, often similar and the basic tenets stand why.” The difference in pricing between there. two daughters and one son. of computing are the same. So why Mason says he disagrees with a Mac and a PC has been a major “The only reason I could see Although he has not been back to all the fuss? the argument that Macs are more deciding factor for many consum- myself switching to a Mac, would Niagara College’s Welland campus Apple is a very different compa- reliable than PCs. ers. The lower-end 21.5-inch iMac, be if I had enough disposable in- in close to 40 years, Lanigan says ny from Microsoft in that it designs “If you know how to use the Apple’s fl agship desktop computer, come to justify spending thousands he plans on being a part of the col- both its computers’ hardware and equipment and technology prop- sells at a base price of $1,199, while of dollars extra on a white plastic lege’s alumni pioneer group, those software. The feel of a Mac is that erly, you’ll never run into these the bigger and better 27-inch iMac enclosure around my equipment who fi rst came to the college in its of a fi nished, well-polished prod- (PC) problems.” starts at $1,699. with a half-eaten apple outline on fi rst few years. uct. Microsoft, on the other hand, The Mac argument then becomes On the other hand, an HP PC it,” says Mason. Lanigan’s business may be in focuses more on software than that no one should have to worry with a similar confi guration, a At the end of the day, it all comes real estate, but he offers up this hardware in the personal computing about his or her computer’s func- separate sound system and added down to how much you’re willing advice. He says there’s more to department. PCs are made by other tionality whether they know how extras comes to $1,154, which to pay for your new desktop or lap- life than big houses. “You have manufacturers such as Dell and HP, to use the technology properly or when coupled with an instant re- top computer, and which operating to decide what’s important to you and then have the Windows operat- not. That is why Apple has become bate, comes to $904. system you prefer. and go for it.” Summer 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 25 Summer Edition Th rough the eyes of a soldier

By KRISTEN SPRUIT mission and improving the Cana- Staff Writer dian military when it already has Aside from the headlines about $500 billion in debt and is splashed across the news of casual- facing serious issues such as edu- ties or fallen soldiers, the average cation, health care and unemploy- Canadian does not know the reality ment at home. of the situation in Afghanistan. In March 2004, Canada commit- Almost nine years have past ted $250 million to aid in Afghani- since the September 11 terror- stan and an additional $5 million ist attacks on the United States. to support the Afghan election. The world grieved alongside the The May 2006 and 2007 budget American population with the loss showed that an increase of $1.1 of more than 2,500 civilians and billion a year would be allocated another 215 seriously injured. to core funding in Afghanistan. With national security being a An additional $200 million was threat, the American government dedicated to reconstruction and launched its controversial war on redevelopment activities. terrorism in an effort to overthrow According to the Department of the Taliban, which harboured al- National Defence, the government Qaeda terrorists responsible for the also spent $17.1 billion on new attacks. strategic and tactical airlift planes Canadian troops entered Af- and helicopters, supply ships and ghanistan in early 2002 as part of a transport trucks. United Nations-sanctioned mission However, in order to foster and to support their American allies change and make a lasting dif- and NATO, their most important ference, troops must fi rst create bilateral partner. One of Canada’s stability, says Jaworksi. Canada is signifi cant roles has been its work a country that prides itself on its in Kandahar province since the foreign policy on peacekeeping and troops’ redeployment in 2006. promoting humanitarian issues. Dan Jaworski, 23, originally of “This is what I liked doing best, Courtice, Ont., joined the reserves says Jaworski, “We ran humanitar- at 18 while in his fi rst year of the ian ops such as opening schools, physics and quantum mechanics making wells function, working program at the University of Water- on road construction [aside from loo. He says opportunities to serve working to remove the Taliban].” with the Canadian Forces were In a televised interview with available so he left school and after CNN in 2009, Canadian Prime completing his training, he began Minister Stephen Harper said, “My his fi rst tour of duty in Kandahar, own judgement is quite frankly we Afghanistan in August 2006. are not going to ever defeat the “There’s something about mili- insurgency. tary structure, tradition, pride and “What has to happen in Afghani- what you do; it’s a job that not too stan is we have to have an Afghan many people can do. If you have government that is capable of man- the ability to do something, you aging that insurgency and improv- should,” says Jaworksi. ing its own governance.” As a combat engineer, Jaworski’s Jaworski said troops were work- role was to “assist friendly forces ing in close proximity with the Af- to live, move and fi ght, and to deny ghan army and police to train them the same to the enemy regardless to eventually take over. of weather and environment.” Jeff Brazeau, 38, of Niagara Canada’s role in Afghanistan is Falls, served two tours of duty in based on a 3-D approach - diplo- Afghanistan. His fi rst seven-month macy, defense and development tour began the summer or 2006 - in an effort to promote Canadian Above: Dan Jaworski, at the time 19, in his military gear in Afghanistan. He says he weighed more than 380 and he was a platoon and company values such as democracy and free- lbs with all his gear on, as opposed to his usual weight of 200 lbs. signaler. During his second eight- dom, and to help build a stable, month tour, beginning the summer democratic and self-suffi cient Below: Jaworski takes time off duty to pose for a photograph with three local Afghan boys. of 2008, he was a company heavy society. Submitted photo weapons detachment commander. “That’s what makes this country “I always saw change for the awesome; you have upstanding better, which is the biggest part. It’s young men and women voluntarily always good to see people break going somewhere, helping people out of the mold that’s holding them that need it,” says Jaworksi. down. Not only is this war complex due “If you only even help one to the political history between the family, it makes it worth it, and it Middle East and the United States, makes an impact.” but also because of the evolving In support of the war in Afghani- war tactics. stan, 151 Canadians have died, 90 “The Taliban is always in a state of which died because of impro- of fl ux. They don’t have a uniform. vised explosive devices. It can be organized at times or it Niagara Falls Liberal MPP Kim can be sporadic,” says Jaworksi. Craitor says “there’s no clear cut In late 2005, former Liberal to either side of the issue, but since defense minister Bill Graham said, [the Canadian troops] are there, “Canadians should not have illu- we’re going to support them. sions: this is a very demanding, “It’s a challenge to see these and very dangerous mission. The young people die though. They had region in Afghanistan where our their whole life ahead of them, they troops will be deployed is one of had families at home.” the most unstable and dangerous in After extending Canada’s pull- the country.” out date more than once, Harper The government has been criti- confi rmed that combat troops will cized because of the millions of return to Canada in December dollars being spent on the Afghan 2011. Page 4 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition Organics popular trend in Niagara

By EDEN ARMSTRONG duce, reuse and recycle.” Staff Writer Jodi Koberinski, executive Take care of your body. You director of the Organic Council only get one. of Ontario says there are many Today’s society is beginning places to buy organic products to take note of a popular new in the Niagara Region. Rose and way of living by doing so or- Ken Bartel own Bartel Organics ganically. There are many ways in Niagara-on-the-Lake and like to take care of our health so that Kozloski, provide a weekly ser- things like heart disease, cancer vice for local residents wanting and obesity stop their takeover to buy organics. While the Bar- of the world. tels aren’t certifi ed organic, they The Ministry of Agriculture don’t spray their plants with any states that organic standards chemicals and promote a natu- generally prohibit products of ral way of growing. Ken says, genetic engineering, synthetic “Spraying kills bugs and we are pesticides and fertilizers and essentially big bugs. It doesn’t synthetic food processing aids kill us, but it will harm us.” and ingredients. In June 2009, The Bartels sell a wide range the Canadian government in- of vegetables and fruits which troduced regulations to regulate help bring in an income for the organic products. two. Rose, who graduated from Pan Café, on St. Paul Street Niagara College in 1983 from in downtown St. Catharines the horticultural program, says is focused on serving healthy she starting growing for her foods to their customers. Alex family. Hlinyanszky, owner of the café, “Our bodies store up the poi- says “eat a meal here and feel sons and I didn’t want that.” good.” The Ministry of Agriculture in Hlinyanszky says that we have 2008, says the Canadian organic a right to our well-being. food market brought in more “Learn about where your food than $1.5 billion and it continues comes from. Have a relationship to grow. People are taking well- with your food.” being into their own hands and Local Niagara-grown organic making healthy changes. foods like greens, tomatoes and It’s not easy eating solely or- strawberries make up the menu ganic food but the objective is to for the café. Hlinyanszky’s hus- try to take care of ourselves bet- band is an organic grower who ter. “Be aware of what goes in provides the café with an assort- your body,” says Hlinyanszky. ment of vegetables and fruits. “That is the fi rst step.” “Our culture of heart disease, For more info, check digestive problems and cancers – Ken Bartel owner of Bartel Organics seen here in Niagara-on-the-Lake with his zuchini and tomatoe plants. out these sites: it’s not out of our control.” Photo by Eden Armstrong www.theorganicgeneral Laura Kozloski, owner of the store.com Organic General Store has been www.frogpondfarm.com in the organic business for seven wide range of organic products customers around the Niagara re- delivered weekly for the price of www.pancafe.ca years. including food and clothing, she gion. The service provides a half $35. She also sells antiques at her While Kozloski’s store sells a also offers a delivery service to bushel of fresh organic produce shop to promote the idea of “re- www.thepeanutmill.com College provides support through food bank

By EDEN ARMSTRONG cated in the SAC offi ces at both the for students to make ends meet, Staff Writer Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake especially if they have to pay their College life isn’t cheap and for campuses. They are accessible to own tuition, or have a family to those who need a little help, there everyone and there is a one-bag support back home.” are options. limit for students each time they Devin Daoust, 19, is a Ni- The Niagara College Food visit. agara College student in the En- Bank is here for those students The Niagara College food bank vironmental Technician program. struggling to get enough to eat started in 1994 and has grown sig- Daoust lives off-campus and throughout the school year. nifi cantly. Food drives, donations spends about $80 every week and Amy Cain, 27 is the Student and the college’s own staff and a half on groceries for himself. Administrative Council’s (SAC) students help fi ll the shelves. Liza Schmidt, 19, of McMaster director of campaigns for the Ni- “Faculty and staff bring in a University is going into her sec- agara-on-the-Lake campus. Cain lot of food which is great,” says ond year of Molecular Biology is in the Business Administration Cain. and spent $2,500 on a declining program focused on marketing Cain says she knows the stress balance meal card last year. This The Niagara College Food Bank needs non-perishable donations such and is entering her second year of college life and the lack of food year she is living off-campus and as canned food to continue serving those in need. out of three. for students who can’t afford it has budgeted $2,000 for groceries Photo by Eden Armstrong One of her roles as director is must be hard. for the school year. Both students to raise money for SAC Cares, a “Not eating properly leads to work full-time during the summer what services the college offers donated to the student food bank, program which assists those in the headaches, fatigue, and your focus months to help pay for tuition, so that if a student is in need, they and we encourage that you con- college community who need aid. is lost. That can’t help when you rent and groceries for the rest of know there are programs there to tinue to donate. Even the smallest The program also promotes events are a student trying to do school the year. Schmidt, who doesn’t help. Cain says one of her goals donations can make the largest dif- to raise funds for college-related work.” work during the school year, says for the year is to promote more of ference in a student’s life.” causes. SAC Cares programs SAC president Brian Costintini “I have to make all the money I what SAC has to offer. For donations and inquires on include the college’s food bank, says the food bank is available to can in the summer to make it last “Promotion is the key for next the student food bank please con- bursaries for health and academic everyone. until April.” Daoust and Schmidt year.” tact the SAC offi ce at the Welland assistance and the student awards “SAC helps over 500 stu- make ends meet but for some stu- Costintini says he appreciates campus at (905) 735-2211 or the program. dents per year through this pro- dents it’s just not that easy. all the help. Niagara-on-the-Lake campus at The college food banks are lo- gram. Sometimes it is diffi cult Students need to be aware of “We thank everyone who has (905) 641-2252 Ext. 4225. Summer 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 5 Summer Edition Finding a way to look good for less money By SHAYLENE ABBEY are recycled. Cunningham says Staff Writer aside from used clothes, the store Shopping on a student budget receives donations of new clothing can be diffi cult, but looking great from Wal-Mart, Marks Work Ware- can be easy. house and the Niagara Parks Com- The ever-popular trend of shop- mission. “It gives us a variety.” ping second-hand is a great way to Clothes are priced starting at $1 save your money, help your com- for shirts and $2 for pants. Many munity and fi ll your closet. name-brand used items are on the The Goodwill Thrift Store at racks including Abercrombie, Lon- 3551 Portage Rd. in Niagara Falls don Fog and Jones New York. offers quality items at bargain Cunningham says two times a prices. year, usually in the spring and fall, Heather Berger has managed the the store has half-price sales that store for fi ve years and says about are followed by “bag sales” which 900 articles of donated clothing are allow customers to fi ll a grocery put on the racks daily. bag for $3. “We have clothing for every age, “The prices are so reasonable,” every style.” she says. Berger says when clothing is The Salvation Army Thrift Store donated it is sorted and checked at 6175 Dunn St. in Niagara Falls for rips, stains and odours. Items has a wide selection of used cloth- stay on the rack for four weeks ing for a low price. and those that are not sold are Becky Puddicombe is a student sorted again, anything unusable is at McMaster University and works recycled into rags and good condi- at the store. She says about 200 tion items are sent to Third World donated articles of clothing are put countries. “Ninety per cent of the on the racks daily. She describes clothing is sold,” Berger adds. the prices as starting from $3.99, Some great fi nds in the store in- and says the store offers different cluded a pair of gently used Guess sales every week. “Right now we jeans for $14.99, retail price of a have a rack of clothes for 50 cents brand new pair ranges from $59.99 There are many thrift storesthat have what you need to look good. Photo by Shaylene Abbey a piece.” to $110. A Bluenotes button down All donations are screened and blouse had a price of $5.99, brand unusable items are discarded or new cost of this shirt is $19.50. for those who need clothing for job employment and retail experience. tions and all volunteer work.” Big recycled. Accessories, shoes, purses and interviews. Just bring in a resumé The Big Brothers and Sisters Brothers and Sisters works closely Puddicombe says the store jewelry are available as well. and the staff will help you fi nd one Nearly New Store at 4311 Queen with Project SHARE, Nova House works with the other branches of The Goodwill has programs to complete outfi t at no cost to you. St. in Niagara Falls is home to hun- and all proceeds go to children’s the Salvation Army including their help students. On Wednesdays, The Goodwill is 100 per cent dreds of used clothes. mentoring programs. churches and family service cen- students can receive a 20 per cent not-for-profi t and all proceeds go Linda Cunningham has been a Donated clothing is sorted at tres. “The Salvation Army is here discount and all items are tax-free. towards training and volunteer volunteer at the store for 14 years. the store and checked for rips, to provide good priced clothing The successfully suited program is programs to help those in need fi nd She says the store is “all dona- stains and defects. Unusable items and goods to people in need.” Inexpensive ways to work off the freshman 15 By KRISTEN SPRUIT families. General membership costs The group classes include a Staff Writer $36 (not including tax) a month for warm-up, circuit training, learning With the threat of the Freshman young adults between the ages of and practicing basic punches and 15 hanging above their waist, stu- 18 and 23, and $48 for adults 24 footwork, working on the heavy dents need options when trying to and older. Membership includes bag, and free time to focus on in- keep extra pounds at bay. all classes and services (excluding dividual needs. Contact Napper’s After paying tuition and rent, and personal training). Reduced rates Boxing Club at 905-732-7251. buying books and food there usu- are provided for those proving they The Welland Judo Club, owned ally isn’t much left for recreation; require fi nancial assistance. and run by Chuck Lee, is on South however, here are four ways stu- The YMCA is open from Mon- Pelham Rd. dents can break a sweat in Welland day to Friday 5:30 a.m to 10:30 The club offers lessons for dif- without breaking the bank. p.m, Saturday 7 a.m to 8 p.m, and ferent age groups and experience Niagara College’s new athletics Sunday 7 a.m to 6 p.m. levels. centre is scheduled to open for the As well as cardio and weight Unlimited classes cost $20 a 2010 school year. The new facil- equipment, an indoor track, an in- month and are held Tuesdays and ity includes a double varsity-sized door pool, intramural sports teams Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 gym, and expanded fi tness and and open gym times. p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. aerobics centres. The YMCA offers about 20 to 11 a.m. Lessons include proper “The students will have more fi tness classes including Boxfi t, stretching, break-falling (how to access to the facilities. With the Aquafi t, circuit and weight training, land without being hurt), doing new centre being bigger, we can zumba and yoga. repetitive throws to learn the move- accommodate academics and ev- Napper’s Boxing Club, at 30 ments, doing ground work (such as eryday students,” says Ray Sarkis, Park St., is a non-profi t club owned submissions) and participating in co-ordinator for Athletics and Rec- and run by head-coach Ray Napper, mock-matches to prepare for tour- reation at the college. and his son Ray Napper, Jr. naments. The athletics centre, free to stu- Unlimited use of the facilities, The benefi ts of Judo are physical dents with their student card, will as well as training and classes, cost fi tness, co-ordination, strength and be open Monday to Friday, 8:30 $20 a month for individuals 18 and discipline. a.m to 9 p.m., and Saturday and older. “Some people say it’s fun getting Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The club is open Monday, thrown around. It’s one of the more Varsity sport tryouts for the Ni- Time to break out the iPod and running shoes and get pumping. Wednesday and Thursday from 6 physical forms of martial arts,” agara Knights men’s and women’s Photo by Kristen Spruit p.m. to 8 p.m. says instructor Chuck Lee. basketball, volleyball and soccer The club welcomes those in the Contact Chuck Lee’s Judo Club teams begin the second last week in year and are open for all students cardio and spin classes, free to competitive and non-competitive at 905-734-9237. August and are scheduled through to participate in. The gym will students. However, they have yet to stream. A complete list of organizations till the second week in September. also be open on certain occasions create a schedule. Napper, Jr. says beginners start and clubs in Welland, including Intramural sports, including bas- for students to partake in self-run The Niagara Centre YMCA, at the off in the non-competitive stream, dance, karate, hockey, and row- ketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, activities. edge of the college campus along then depending on their needs and ing clubs, can be found at www. ball hockey and fl ag football are Students in the fi tness and health Woodlawn Rd. in Welland, offers commitment, training can be tai- welland.ca/community/clubs.asp scheduled throughout the school program will be running step, many services for young adults and lored for the competitive stream. Page 6 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition Beyond the campus walls International students get to experience more than just the classroom By YUKI KAJI Staff Writer Traveling to three cities, Quebec, Montreal and Ottawa, camping and a wine tour; these are school trips organized by Niagara College for international students. Every month there are interest- ing activities. Alisha Vos, a social activities coordinator, makes all the activities happen. She says she likes going to a place she has been to many times but with new students. Chang Woojeon, an English as a Second Language (ESL) student in level two, from South Korea, says “It [school trips] is very good be- cause I don’t know Canada. I can learn Canadian culture.” Here for eight weeks, he came to Niagara College from a Korean university. School trips give many nice chances for such international students who live here for a short term. On July 10, two near-capacity buses with students went to To- ronto. Vos says the most popular activity is the Toronto trip. The trip gives only transportation. Each of students can enjoy freely such as shopping and sightseeing. A group of international students heads to Long Beach for a day in the sun swimming and playing sports. Photo by Yuki Kaji Vincent Garcia, 39, from Venezu- ela, in the fi rst year of Construction ada’s Wonderland is about $50. In and a fi rst year student of Winery in Canada. I hope they like here.” check the schedule. says, “I enjoyed it so much. I love the case of school trip, the ticket is and Viticulture Technician says At the end of this activity, stu- Vos says she likes to take expe- this city.” He says he enjoyed tak- $35 and $5 for transportation, $40 “It’s interesting. Many interna- dents bought wine. rience. It’s nice to push them to ing pictures of the town and he is in total. tional students visit here.” Kyunglin Lee, 22, an ESL exciting. happy with the school trip’s fees. On July 12, international students He says he doesn’t know how student in the level three, from On some trips, Canadian students “It’s cheap. Good for students.” visited the Niagara-on- the- Lake many international students have South Korea, says, “I’m happy. I who are friends of international The college keeps fees cheap. campus for a wine tour for $10 per seen a winery before. It’s good bought a wine. It is a present for students can join too. For example, the return fare be- person. chance to see it. my cousin.” “I welcome them,” says Vos. tween Welland and Toronto by International students learned He says private companies’ bus A schedule of activities comes If you are interested in ESL trips Coach Canada is about $31. When how Winery and Viticulture Tech- tours visit the Niagara College’s up monthly. There are seasonal ac- or have any questions, please go students go to Toronto by school nician students make wines and winery. tivities such as camping and going to S100 in the Welland campus, or trip, the fee is $10. tried the wines. “It is unique because only the Ni- ski and snowboarding. please contact Vos. avos@niagara- Vos says a regular ticket to Can- Gerry Davies, 49, a tour guide agara College teaches wine making International students should college.ca A trip down Memory Lane off ers unexpected change By CHRISTOPHER FORTIER the idea that you can’t go back to a my life. For the most part, it has tance. that I called my own changed com- Staff Writer previous life you once had. been my home. When I was 10, The school was a vision in grey, pletely. In 1940, a book was published In an attempt for me to recapture my family and I moved to Barrie, with the exception of the portables, The farmlands that once sur- titled You Can’t Go Home Again. a small piece of my youth, I came Ont., when my father took a job which were red. I remember fondly rounded the school have been Thomas Wolfe wrote it prior to his to realize that those words do ring with Honda in Alliston, Ont. We the snow-covered winters outside replaced with subdivisions. The death in 1938. Since the book was true. lived there for three years, and during recess, playing ball hockey playgrounds have shrunk, and the published, those words symbolize I have lived in Welland most of moved back to Welland when my out behind the portables. I even school expanded. St. Joseph’s is father took another job that would remember the time Mark Lewis still across the street, however, you bring us closer to where we called slashed me with his hockey stick cannot see the school, because what home. in the thumb on my 13th birthday, was once the front of the school, is In the three years I spent in Bar- nearly breaking it, and rendering now houses along Cundles Rd. rie, I lived in an area off of Cundles me unable to play Nintendo at my The school itself is now ad- Rd. near Bayfi eld St. called Tall own birthday party. dressed on Livingstone St. a road Trees. I attended Monsignor Clair More than 20 years after I left that never existed in 1990. elementary school on Cundles Monsignor Clair to return to Walking the school grounds on Rd. for grades four to seven. The Welland, I had an opportunity to that overcast Sunday morning, left school, at the time, was a newer visit Barrie; my close friend from me with a sense of confusion. I school, around 10 years old. Due grade school, Rob Johnson invited was trying to, in some small way to the rapid expansion the city was me to his house for a barbecue. I recapture a part of my youth, but starting to go through, the school was excited to come up to see him, was left with a sense of loss. was mostly portable classrooms. as well as my other friend from In all of the progress the city of I remember vividly the land- Monsignor Clair, Chris Lynn. I de- Barrie has made, I was left feeling scape around the area. To the back cided to leave early, so I could go like I had missed out on something. of the school there was a large fi eld and take some photographs of my I don’t regret anything that has where we would spend our recess, old stomping grounds. Needless to happened in the 20 years since I and around the school had was say, the change that I saw was jaw left Barrie, but I was left wonder- farmland as far as the eye could dropping. ing what might have been had I see, with the exception of across In the 20 years since I left, Barrie stayed. the street, where St. Joseph’s high went from a city of 50,000 people to It is true that you really can’t go Monsignor Clair Catholic school in Barrie brings back fond memories. school resided, and behind that, where it is today at nearly 130,000. home again. Photo by Christopher S. Fortier Highway 400 visible in the dis- And in that time, the little school Summer 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 7 Summer Edition Homesick? You’re not alone and there’s help By ANTON MWEWA Staff Writer Feeling down at the start of a new year? You may not be alone. International student Anton Mwewa leaves Zambia. According to the 2006 statistics Photo by Anton Mwewa from the Higher Education Re- search Institute, over 60 per cent of new college students were feeling From Zambia to Niagara ... homesickness that year. Homesickness is a part of most major changes that involve reloca- By ANTON MWEWA But strangely, I wasn’t. I knew I We talked, laughed, made fun of ing sky, however, was not. tion. With college being the biggest Staff Writer would miss them but I managed a the not-so-good airplane food, and We proceeded to the terminal step most young people have to Leaving the comfort of your smile before I went past security. stared out the window at the amaz- where I changed into the little win- take, the transition can be diffi cult. home for a new, strange place is I kept thinking to myself how ing African scenery thousands of ter clothing that I had. The feeling of homesickness is hard. Doing it without your family unnatural it was that I was perfect- feet below us. The mood changed The wait in Amsterdam was far one of hopelessness and despair, is even harder. ly fi ne with what was happening. pretty quickly after we landed better than the one in Nairobi. The particularly for international stu- That was what I had heard before The fact that I was traveling with though. Despite still being in airport was bigger with so much dents who are hundreds, possibly I came to study in Canada. I knew a friend probably made everything Africa, I could feel myself slowly more to do, and we managed to even thousands, of kilometres it was true but at the same time I easier. She, like me, was coming to slipping away from it. Kenya was get on Facebook and check on our away from their families and didn’t believe it. And why would Canada for the fi rst time to study. very different from Zambia. Even friends back home. homes. But at the same time, the I? I was so excited about the pros- With her being one of my closest the smells were unique. With the Eight hours later, we were stand- most important thing to remember pect of starting life as an adult half friends, I could see she felt the prospect of seven hours ahead of ing outside the gate that would lead is that, like most things, the feeling way across the world that I barely same way I did. But neither of us us in Nairobi’s crowded capital, us to our fi nal fl ight. I noticed the passes eventually. gave any thought to how diffi cult it talked about it. We sat and joked in my feelings of homesickness got number of people with Canadian Adjusting and getting past would be. the departure lounge as we waited worse. It fi nally hit me that this passports and laughed inside – it homesickness can be done per- I have lived in Zambia most of for our fl ight. wasn’t a vacation or a fun trip I was was almost like we were in Canada sonally and without any outside my life – long enough to become We were going to take a four- taking with my friend. This was the already.The last fl ight must have intervention. But at other times, completely attached to it. It’s my hour fl ight to Nairobi, Kenya, then course of life. Things were chang- been the hardest. All the thoughts when adjustment seems a little too home, the place where I grew up wait for about seven hours for our ing and I didn’t like it. that I had been trying to suppress overwhelming, a little help from and lived for 15 years with my next eight-hour fl ight to Amster- The wait in Nairobi was long but the entire trip kept surfacing and I the right people goes a long way. family and friends. dam in Holland. We were then it fi nally came to an end. We board- kept pushing them back. Niagara College’s International Driving to Lusaka, Zambia’s going to sit around at Amsterdam’s ed the KLM fl ight to Amsterdam. As we came in for our Toronto Department offers several services capital, on Dec. 28 last year to Airport Schiphol for another eight Being on the plane made me feel a landing, two fl ight attendants sat to incoming students to help them catch my fl ight the day after, was hours, then fi nally board our fl ight bit better. It kept me guessing and across from us in their seats and adjust to life in Canada and start to almost like every other drive there for Toronto’s Pearson International alert, and that meant I didn’t have buckled up. take advantage of their full poten- I’ve done in the last few years: four Airport. All in all, we were in for to think too much or deal with what “So, are you guys here for busi- tial. hours long with my iPod constantly 33 hours of traveling and 19 hours was happening. ness or pleasure?” one of them The Social Activities Calendar playing. of fl ight time across seven time I hadn’t seen snow or felt the asked with a smile.“You’ll enjoy is one of those services. It is a On the morning of my fl ight, my zones. cold of winter since I was fi ve. it,” she said. monthly calendar offering various mood was a mixture of apprehen- I texted goodbyes fervently to Seeing and feeling winter walking “Business,” I replied wryly. off and on-campus activities to in- sion and excitement. I thought I all my friends and snuck in a last through the jet bridge from the The fl ight attendant smiled at my ternational students. With activities would be sad, or even depressed, call to my parents before we fi nally plane to the airport in Amsterdam not-so-pleasant tone. such as shopping trips, games and when I said good-bye to my parents boarded. was an exciting experience for me. I smiled back and hoped with all movie nights, camping, sightsee- at the Lusaka International Airport. The fl ight to Nairobi was fun. The gloominess of the early morn- my heart that I would. ing and ethnic celebrations, it can provide a good distraction from the pressures of change. Also on offer at the International Department is the peer mentor Come on and take a free ride program. In this program, current international students are recruited New and returning students can pick up and trained to be an effi cient sup- port system for new students. A their U>PASS at campus SAC offi ces peer mentor helps with adjustments and is readily available if a student By BEN CLARKE Starting Sept. 7, links from both ever needs to talk. Staff Writer Niagara Falls and St. Catharines Student advisers are also avail- It’s not often that you hear the will be available to the Welland able from the Student Advising word free anymore. When people and Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus- Offi ce to assist new students with do, they tend to take advantage of es. Niagara College has a bus that the many questions they may have it. makes runs to Brock University about their life in Canada. They Based on results from a student- and back throughout the day. are ready to help with issues such wide referendum, a universal bus Melissa Wright, 19, said, “There as health insurance, tax inquiries, pass was implemented on Sept. 1, is not a lot to do within walking Welland Transit bus picking up students in front of Niagara College. on-campus work, immigration 2008. The U>PASS was a solution distance from the college, so the Photo by Ben Clarke matters, and academic support. The International Department to students’ transportation troubles U>PASS is a big help. I wouldn’t fi nd themselves a distance from Toronto for a price of $15 one-way. at Niagara College. be able to manage otherwise.” works very closely with the col- a bus stop is to take a Trans-Cab. En route to Toronto, Coach Canada lege’s counseling department as “I think it’s a great idea to help Those traveling on the bus lines The Welland Transit Trans-Cab makes stops in Niagara Falls, St. students save money,” said Luke without a U>PASS will have to well to add extra support to any provides service to areas of the city Catharines and Grimsby. Coach student that needs it. Scott, 20, a recent graduate of pay a fee of $2.50. Children 12 that transit buses don’t serve. You Canada also provides a bus to Niagara College. “Not every stu- and under ride free. There are The goal of the International can book a trip in advance and the Brockville, Cornwall and Kings- Department is to ensure that every dent has a car or is within walking also an econopass and monthly driver will pick you up at your door ton. These buses make pick-ups distance.” passes available at the Welland new international student transi- by taxi and connect you to regular and drop-offs at the bus terminal. tions into Canadian life smoothly The U>PASS is free of charge Bus Terminal, at 160 East Main St. Welland transit buses headed For information on schedules for students starting in September, They’re also available at Seaway and without any diffi culties. With downtown. The fee is only 75 cents and routes, pamphlets are available its expansive repertoire of student or those returning to their studies. Mall, the Transit offi ce and from more than regular bus fair. at the bus terminal call 905-732- The sticker can be picked up at the a number of transit drivers. Sched- services, the department should be For those students who want to 5500 or visiting www.welland.ca/ the fi rst stop for any student under campus SAC offi ce. You simply ap- ules change throughout the year; escape to the big city for a week- transit. ply the sticker to your student card however, times are posted at Ni- emotional stress. After all, there is end, Coach Canada (www.coach- nothing to lose and everything to and you are free to use Welland agara College and the bus terminal. canada.ca) provides daily trips to transit as you wish. Another option for students who gain. Page 8 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition G20 Toronto Protesters, police and the public Summit fast facts • The G20 is the Group of Twenty Finance Min- isters and Central Bank Governors. • The group consists of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 economies. The 20th is a representa- tive from the European single currency. • These economies make up 85 per cent of the global gross national product and 80 per cent of world trade. • The purpose of the G20 is to discuss and review issues that affect all economies such as international financial stability and other global issues. • The first G20 summit was held in Washington, D.C in November 2008. The main topic of dis- cussion was the interna- tional financial crisis. The next summit will be held in November of 2011 in South Korea. Police armed with riot gear prepare to face demonstrators at the G20 summit in Toronto. Some say police actions were harsh and unnecessary. Starting in 2011, the Photo by commons.wikimedia.org G20 summit will be held annually instead of the semi-annual schedule Opinions vary after G20 violence they began with. • G8 is the Group of By SHAWN SMITH AND situation. the cell. When he was refused help, friendly,” he says of his time spent Eight and was started GEOFF HOWELL White, along with the nearly he was forced to soil himself and in Huntsville. “I think if we sent all by France in 1975. The Staff Writers 55,000 members of the group, is left in the situation. the bugs to Toronto, the protesters members are France, During the weekend of June 26, demanding a public inquiry into “Why is this happening in Can- would [have] instantly retreated Germany, Italy, Japan, citizens nationwide were blasted the actions of the police. ada? What’s going on? Don’t we and gone back to their homes.” with images of violence, destruc- “We were listening to interviews have rights anymore?” White asks. D’Amelio says his favourite part United Kingdom and the tion, and anarchy not often seen on of people who were arrested and However, the opinion of a secu- is having the experience “under United States. Canadian soil. detained and hearing about the rity offi cer who was stationed at the his belt” and “working with the • Protest for the G8 has Police responded to the attacks reasons for people being arrested. summit varies from that of White. police.” by arresting more than 1000 pro- They didn’t seem to be doing any- “Personnel handled it very Despite being in Huntsville and been strong. In the 2001 testers, many of who were not thing wrong, most of them,” says professionally and were success- not Toronto, D’Amelio does have G8 summit held in Italy, members of the anarchist Black White. “The conditions they were ful with doing so,” says Giovanni some thoughts on the events that an activist was killed by Bloc, a group dedicated to sew- describing in the detention centre D’Amelio, a Police Foundations played out in the metropolis over police. During the 2007 ing the seeds of destruction and really got us to be outraged with student from Niagara College who the course of the G20 weekend. summit in Germany, mayhem in the core of Toronto. what we were hearing, and it all provided security during the week “From what I have seen, all se- All of those arrested were kept in culminated in the situation we saw of the G8/G20 summits. “The se- curity personnel acted in a profes- nearly 1,000 people temporary detention centres for the live on TV.” curity personnel…were extremely sional manner and were courteous were injured including remainder of the summit. He describes situations where well-trained and equipped for the to all individuals. But when laws more than 100 police Chris White, 31, of Whitby, Ont. people had to wait nearly 24 hours job.” are broken, action needs to be officers. argues the police actions against to get phone calls to their lawyers D’Amelio, 20, was stationed in taken and I think the actions and peaceful protestors were violent, and others having to wait 12 hours Huntsville to provide security for comments made by some protest- • The eight countries distasteful and unnecessary. In for water. His most heart-wrenching the G8 dignitaries. ers ruined the credibility that the rotate the responsibility protest, White started a group on story was of a wheelchair bound “Although it [Huntsville] is a rest had.” of hosting the event. Facebook to address the issues man “begging and pleading” for beautiful area and a lovely place D’Amelio says the majority of Canadian citizens had with how help to use the bathroom as he to vacation and camp at, the bugs the protester’s actions were illegal • Canada has hosted the the summit’s security handled the could not use the portable toilet in in our position were less than and “not very Canadian-like.” summit five times. Page 9 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition What would you do with $50 million? By CHRIS FORTIER Staff Writer How do lottery The Ontario Lottery and Gaming winnings get spent? Corporation (OLG) used to have a slogan of ‘Just imagine.’ So what do people who win And with the last fi ve weeks of $1 million or more do with the Lotto Max jackpot being in ex- their winnings? According to cess of $30 million, three of them the OLG’s website’s survey, being $50 million, you can start to this is what they do with their imagine some of the things you can money. (Source: olg.ca) purchase with that sort of money. • 90 per cent put money in the Talking to students and staff at bank • 60 per cent paid off debts the college, one thing is clear. Not • 73 per cent shared money everyone has something special in wiih family or friends mind with the money in the event • 65 per cent bought a new car that the jackpot became his or • 56 per cent took a vacation hers. • 48 per cent donated to In the 25 students interviewed, charity few students knew what the fi rst • 38 per cent paid off thing they would do with $50 mil- mortgage lion. • 36 per cent bought a house Those who did had some good • 31 per cent paid for education for self/family ideas to spend their possible • 14 per cent changed their wealth. overall lifestyle “The fi rst thing I would buy • 7 per cent bought a boat would probably be a mansion,” When asked what the ex- says Dan Collette, 26, a student in perience of winning was like, the welding program. the following information was Real estate is a common theme compiled. among purchases with around 50 • 43 per cent of winners per cent of the answers involving retired, gave up their job, some sort of purchase of a home. changed jobs, went to “I would buy some real estate, school or opened their own then give money to my relatives business. and family,” says Soomin Hong, • 74 per cent of winners 30, a student in the English as a reported being contacted by the news media. 93 per cent Second Language (ESL) program. of which said they received According to the OLG website, The Lotto Max jackpot once again stands at $50 million fair and courteous treatment. 36 per cent of winners of $1 mil- Photo Credit: Chris Fortier • 49 per cent of winners lion or more purchase a home. said they were solicited for “I think the fi rst thing I would ship with my family and friends,” Lamborghini,” says Satbir Singh, In addition to helping people out. donations. Among those buy is a house,” says Jose Molina, says Makiko Kageura, 38, of the 23, of general arts and sciences. Some, like graduate of the para- solicited, 70 per cent said it 41, of the Mechanical Engineering ESL program. Among the students asked, medic program, Brendan Davis, was “not a problem.” Technology program. Next to real estate, travel is the there were a number of different 28, are more concerned with what • 95 per cent of winners Other students are keen on using second most commonly given re- responses; many of them involved they owe. sought professional fi nancial some of their winnings to travel. sponse. sharing the money with family and “I’d pay off my student debt,” advice. “Travel all over the world by “A ticket for a world tour and a friends. says Davis. Did you know? The OLG generates $3.8 Lotto Max jackpots are what Canadians want billion annually in economic activity. $1.6 billion of that is in lottery prizes to the players, so OLG dishes on what is done with the proceeds? -$1.9 billion is contributed Canada’s biggest to the province, including $110 million to local and provincial lottery jackpots charities through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, $10 mil- By CHRIS FORTIER lion to support amateur athletes Staff Writer through the Quest for Gold pro- $50 million. With that kind of gram and $1.8 billion in support money, you certainly could live life to hospitals and health related to the max. programs With the large jackpots that -$57 million in corporate Lotto Max has had these past sev- responsibility, including $49 eral weeks, it’s interesting to see million in partnering in the edu- that some are not aware of the vast cation, research prevention and fortune that could be won. treatment of problem gambling, “Players want chances at big- $1.4 million in sponsorship of lo- ger prizes, and that is what Lotto cal music and community events and $6.5 million in from bingo Max involves,” says Tony Bitonti, The Lotto Max jackpot currently sits at $50 million for the sixth time this year proceeds to local charities. senior manager of media relations Graphic: OLG for the Ontario Lottery and Gam- -$1.8 billion in support for ing Corporation (OLG). Once the jackpot reaches $50 says that the demographic is chang- lion. This is the third time in fi ve local economies, including $136 Lotto Max, Canada’s newest million, there are additional Max- ing with today’s lottery players. weeks that the jackpot has stood at million for goods and services national lottery was established in millions bonus draws of $1 million “We’re fi nding that we are having maximum. In addition, the jackpot purchased from local and area businesses to support OLG September 2009. It replaced the dollars each. a lot of younger players win. Re- has an estimated 10 Maxmillions gaming facilities, $417 million former Lotto Super 7. “Lotto Max has been very cently a 24 year old won the Lotto draws. in payroll for the OLG’s 7,700 For a $5 wager, a player gets to popular, especially because of the 6/49. Some of our Maxmillions So what do most of the winners facility employees, $524 million choose a series of seven numbers bigger jackpots,” says Bitonti “Ini- winners were 30 or younger.” do with their winnings? for payroll of the 11,500 OLG from one to 49, in addition to two tially, we expected a slow start for Bitonti also says even though Bitonti says they do gather infor- the game, but when we started to Lotto Max is a national lottery, mation from the winners for press resort casino partners employ- randomly selected sets of seven ees, $119 million in payments numbers. build these big jackpots, the game there are people in Ontario that do releases, but he enjoys fi nding out has caught on a lot quicker than win, noting that there was a $10 what they plan to do with their to municipalities that host OLG The jackpots start at $10 million, gaming facilities and $340 mil- and if there is no winner, the jack- expected.” million winner from Ontario. money. So what does this mean for us The current jackpot (as of July “I am nosy, and besides, it would lion to Ontario’s horse racing pot increases, until its cap at $50 industry. million. Niagara College students? Bitonti 15) stands at an estimated $50 mil- make a better press release.” Page 10 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition CBC personality opens up about art, politics, George sports and family Stroumboulopoulus

By KRISTA ASHFORD after some sort of gestation pe- Staff Writer riod they become something else. The arena is cold. The unmis- I never know what it will become,” takable sounds of hockey are all he says about experiencing a song around. The skates slice up the ice, for the fi rst time. the puck crashes into the boards, He uses a musical analogy to cheers reverberate off the walls speak of the collective experience, when a goal is made. It’s a sunny a concept which is important to afternoon in Toronto and it is the him as a journalist. weekend of the Good Times Hock- “I can listen to a song in ey League of the Arts (GTHLA) Toronto; you could listen to it annual summit. in St. Catharines. Somebody Host of CBC’s television show who wrote a song in a town The Hour, George Stroumbou- that doesn’t exist anymore, lopoulus is playing for his team in a country that nobody Chart Attack Hack. Though they remembers. He wrote it lost the game and their fans are dis- about a girl that no one re- appointed, nothing about Stroum- members, 200 years before boulopoulus is disappointing. our parents were born and He is a well-known Canadian yet somehow, that song journalist who passionately loves perfectly describes how his job; he appreciates Canada, you’re feeling tonight and questions its politicians and speaks that’s magic,” he says, for the everyman. His life is one “There’s no other art that of constant pressure but he makes does that and that’s the sure to free himself up for the genius of a song to me, GTHLA’s annual hockey summit. it can be individual and “Work dominates my life, all collective at the same time.” I do is work. The only thing that Stroumboulopoulus says he Supplied Photo will trump work is this weekend. is not so concerned with the I make sure that I don’t work dur- experiences of the individual, he trying not to “layer an interview” modern politics. His passion for not represented by one party. I like ing the summit. I make sure that I cares more about the collective ex- with his emotional values because the political structure in Canada to think that I’m too complex to can come out and play because I perience, his “whole life has been it is not about what he believes started at a very young age. represented by one party. Also the look forward to it all year,” says about the collective experience.” but about what the story is about, His mother is Greek and Stroum- political system in this country is Stroumboulopoulus, 38, who is For Stroumboulopoulus, hockey is he says. Stroumboulopoulus is boulopoulus was the fi rst member so bullshit right now. It’s so f---ing new to the sport of hockey. He did another example of this. certainly a confi dent presenter and of his family born in Canada and, he uninteresting to me. I mean I’m not start skating until his 30s. He “That’s why I love hockey so this comes across in his interviews says, being a child of an immigrant, interested in the bigger story and says he’s only become active in much because when there’s a big but, he says, it is important to leave your family often comes from a that’s why I cover it; I do believe the last part of his life. “I’m not a goal the whole country loses their ego out of the picture. place where politics are important. this country can be better. So I do physical guy.” mind, that’s the collective experi- He says a little bit of swagger is “So politics wasn’t a separate my part, I go on the air regularly This hockey tournament has ence.” OK when speaking to the camera thing, it just was. My uncle was re- and say, ‘we deserve better’ hope- become an important part of his On The Hour, Stroumboulopou- but, “If you didn’t write the record ally into it and we used to talk about fully there will be a whole genera- social life since he spends most lus interviews an extensive variety then don’t act like it. A lot of times politics all the time,” contributing to tion of people that react.” of his time working between The of people, from Hollywood star- in interviews people carry them- his development being a politically When asked if he would ever run Hour, The Strombo Show (radio) lets, to authors and politicians. He selves with a cockiness that you informed Canadian. politically in Canada, Stroumbou- and the various charities he’s in- says that objectivity is obviously just don’t need. You didn’t make Of course, punk rock had some- lopoulus answered with an imme- volved with. an important attribute to a journal- Pulp Fiction so don’t act like it, thing to do with it as well. diate no, saying he prefers to report Stroumboulopoulus is originally ist but it is important only in the you didn’t write OK Computer so “I got into punk rock really early, on the situation than to be involved from Malton, Ont., and started his right interview. don’t act like it. They did. Respect I liked heavy metal and all that but in it. career at a radio station in British “In some interviews, the real the art.” my favourite stuff was the angry “And I swear too much.” Columbia. After moving to To- strength of [it] is your ability to be When Stroumboulopoulus was stuff. My favourite part of the an- With The Hour heading into its ronto, he was hired by MuchMusic passionate about the subject and approached to host the CBC special gry stuff was that they were angry sixth season, Stroumboulopoulus and quickly became one of its most try to use your passion to bring Love, Hate and Propaganda, profi l- for a reason. Not because so-and- heads back to Toronto to jump popular VJs. With his confi dence something out of the person.” ing the methods of propaganda so broke your heart, which f---ing headfi rst into more interviews and and directness, Stroumboulo- He speaks of this difference used in order to incite the events of bores me. When Joe Strummer more inspiring controversy. poulus was immediately liked by between interviewing a Hollywood the Second World War, he did not joined the Clash, Mick Jones had “The North American apathy is MuchMusic’s target audience - star and a politician. “Actors don’t think he would be able to fi t it into written a song called I’m So Bored kind of funny, but it’s not surpris- teenagers. Although he left Much- owe you anything, politicians owe his busy schedule. However, after With You and Joe Strummer said ing. This is a country where there’s Music in 2004, music remains an you everything. some creative shuffl ing it worked ‘No, let’s change the song to I’m very little to complain about, cer- important part of his life. When people grill Hollywood out that he could do the series. So Bored With The USA.’ That’s tainly if you’re middle class and “I play piano, I’ve been playing stars I sometimes laugh at them “I just like things, I like know- the difference.” He says songs you’re white.” for about 25 years but I don’t want and I think why does that person ing things. What people do isn’t as about the individual are fi ne but it The Hour is now known as to be in a band where piano exists. have to answer your f---ing ques- interesting to me as why they do all goes back to the “collective ex- George Stromboulopoulus Tonight If I was going to be in a band it tions, because they don’t. The onus it and Love, Hate and Propaganda perience” and that is “way f---ing and it airs on CBC weeknights at would be much nastier. I like to is on you to make it engaging, they shows why people did what they better to me.” 11:05 p.m. For more information listen, I’m a receptive person. I don’t owe you shit. But the leader did.” On his own involvement in visit www.cbc.ca/strombo/. like to take things in and let them of the federal party, owes you ev- He says that understanding the Canadian political system, kind of fl oat around in my mind or erything.” Canada’s history is important to Stroumboulopoulus had this to my heart for a while and hopefully Stroumboulopoulous mentions understanding what goes on in say: “I couldn’t join a party. I’m Summer 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 11 Summer Edition

Families, couples and young people still enjoy a night at the movies despite the economic downturn. Figures show the movie industry has experienced a slight decrease in movie sales; however, not enough to make Hollywood producers worry. Photo by Christopher S. Fortier Movie business still going strong Don’t expect Hollywood to be going anywhere anytime soon By CHRISTOPHER S. tion of Canada. been sold in the U.S. compared to proven itself to be fairly recession- He adds that 3D fi lms generate FORTIER “Motion pictures fall under the $10.65 billion in sales as a whole resistant. During tough economic larger ticket sales than their 2D Staff Writer ‘lipstick factor’, which most people in 2009. times, people need escapism, and counterparts. Hollywood rakes in billions of are going to spend money on little The site estimates that 2010 will watching a movie is one of the Lebo says, “3D is exciting, and dollars each year. Hundreds of pleasures, rather than buying vaca- end with a total in ticket sales at most affordable out-of-home en- it looks like it has staying power. movies are released in theatres tions or stoves or whatnot.” $10.64 billion, which is slightly tertainment options.” Digital 3D has changed the way annually, entertaining millions of down from 2009’s fi gures. Wales says family-friendly and movies are produced, and this has people. “Theatrical business is much big special-effects fi lms are the excited consumers.” Is Hollywood bringing in more ‘People cut out a healthier than other divisions of the more popular among moviegoers, Riccio agrees, ”It completely or less money from year to year, is fi lm business such as home video,” where smaller adult dramas are changes the movie-watching expe- the question to be asked. lot of higher-priced says Wales. getting harder to fi nd an audience. rience and envelops the guest.” The summer of 2010 looks as Over the last 15 years, movie though it will have a number of things...but still theatres annually sell an average of potential box offi ce hits, lead by 1.4 billion tickets in the U.S. This the Pixar feature Toy Story 3. But treated themselves year has been projected at 1.34 bil- compared to this time last year, is lion, so estimates are still projected business up or down? to a movie...’ to be down slightly. Wales says “Slightly worse but nothing this is not a result of the economic to panic about yet,” says Robert —Robert Wales downturn, because he thinks the Wales, vice president of fi lm pro- worst has been felt already. gramming for Empire Theatres “People cut out a lot of higher- Limited. The ‘lipstick factor’ is based on priced things when times got tough “Every period is completely de- the fact that as an economic down- but still treated themselves to a pendant on the movie selection you turn kicks in, consumers will shy movie to make up for not taking have to offer at any given period.” away from major purchases such expensive vacations or going to People in the movie industry as cars and homes, and shift toward higher-end restaurants.” agree it is not suffering as much as purchasing lesser expensive items Michelle Riccio, assistant of other industries are. as a cheaper way of cheering them- communications at Cineplex “We were up, when most [in- selves up in gloomier times. Entertainment, Canada’s largest dustries] were down,” says Adina According to fi gures at the-num- movie theatre chain, is of the same Lebo, executive director of the bers.com, in the fi rst half of 2010 mindset as Wales. Motion Picture Theatre Associa- about $5.5 billion in tickets have “The exhibition industry has Page 12 NIAGARA NEWS Summer 2010 Summer Edition Let’s Blaze, says Ko By KRISTA ASHFORD Staff Writer In the current music scene, originality is hard to fi nd. Listeners have to seek it out if they are tired of the Justin Bieber and Rihanna sound-a-likes on the radio. Ca- nadian artists have always done well at meeting this demand for originality. Coming from Toronto, there is one more artist who keeps it Canadian and original. Ko, born Ko Kapches, is tak- ing Canadian radio by storm. His song Capable has been received with great support and is played on 102.1 the Edge. He is a vibrant, animated man who respects his music and his audience. The band, InLimbo, was playing in S.C.E.N.E. “I want to let people know that I’m just a real guy – and to shoot love to the town I’m in,” he says about being onstage. On his Face- Making the S.C.E.N.E in St. Kitts book page, he is sure to respond to messages of support and apprecia- By KRISTA ASHFORD a creative resum,” Bergsma con- not think the festival’s success is tion. His musical infl uences include Staff Writer tinued. Playing the festival gives solely to do with the S.C.E.N.E Everlast and Van Morrison. People took over the streets of bands the opportunity to make name but more so to do with the His album, Let’s Blaze is es- downtown St. Catharines on June their name known in the music people who put on shows in the pecially close to Ko because it 27. No, It wasn’t a G20 protest - it community. city throughout the year. documents his struggle with drug was the day of the city’s largest “It’s great to have that variety of “They give Niagara the fl avour addiction. Raised in Toronto, he annual music festival, S.C.E.N.E. music around, you can draw new it has, they put St. Catharines fell into the trap of selling drugs What started out as a small, grass- fans and make new contacts for on the map,” he says. He adds when he was just a teen. Eventu- roots festival has become a huge tours or out of town shows,” says that this year at S.C.E.N.E every ally, he began a journey through success for the city and its local Byron Coombes of the metal band venue hosted a local act including; rehabilitation centres all over the musicians. This year, there were Tmesis. This year was his fi fth time Elk, Waterbodies and Black Majik United States. 17 stages which hosted more than playing in the festival. Movement. “Music defi nitely helped, un- 160 bands including; the Arkells, “It all depends on how much the Samantha Brennan has attended knowingly it helped me through Down with Webster, The Reason band wants to promote themselves. S.C.E.N.E the last six years. “The that time,” Ko says. He began and The Junction. 2010 was one of S.C.E.N.E is something for people festival continues to be the best developing his own musical style the most successful years for the who want to play once in a while showcase of local talent for the after he discovered that people in festival and as support continues to for fun or for bands trying to make entirety of southern Ontario,” says the centres really enjoyed when he grow, so does the festival. it a full-time thing,” he says. Brennan. She says that having an performed covers on his acoustic “It’s the biggest thing going on. Since the bands are playing a outlet for the local bands to pres- guitar. S.C.E.N.E festival is something festival atmosphere, they play for ent themselves is important to the The Reason After his album’s release, Ko has to look forward to every year and a mixture of musical tastes. “The livelihood of “our scene.” been lucky enough to fi nd himself hopefully it’ll continue to be that beauty of a festival is that there She describes the environment playing alongside artists like Snoop way for a long time,” says Jacob are ample amounts of people, so of S.C.E.N.E. Dogg, De La Soul and recently Bergsma of the band My Son the you’re not responsible for bring- “It’s like the best party you’ve Charlie Winston at the Mod Club Hurricane. Bergsma has been ing in a crowd because the big acts ever been to, you celebrate music in Toronto. He refl ects on when he involved with the festival for six will do that for you. You just have by seeing your favourite bands opened for Canadian band Billy years, performing with a number of to bring people in off the street,” with your best friends. You run into Talent. different bands. Since bands from says Bergsma. “Alexisonfi re and people you haven’t seen in years. “It was crazy, the whole bar The streets are lined with people all over come to play S.C.E.N.E, Dallas Green, they once had a hand turned into a mosh pit. I like to see smaller, local bands get the op- in S.C.E.N.E festival. In those days of all types who are there for the same reason: to have a good time Canadians doing well.” portunity to play with more well- they built a strong community and Ko embraces his Canadian known musical acts. I think it’s kind of continuing on and celebrate music!” To learn more about S.C.E.N.E identity and though he would like “Down with Webster played this that way.” festival and its 2011 schedule visit to travel to other places in the year, not that they’re the end all be Tim Inceoglu has been involved www.scenemusicfestival.com. For world, “Toronto will always be my all of bands, but anyone who was with the festival for two years and more on Niagara’s local music and home.” on that bill can say that they played last year his venue, 73, served as a upcoming shows try www.niagara- “I just want people to enjoy it,” with them and that looks good on stage for the event. He says he does musicscene.com. Ko says about his album Let’s Blaze. “I love the record, I listen to it and still enjoy it. We touch on some serious issues but the main thing is that the audience enjoys Rebel Emergency it.” While in songs like Bourbon (Crack Song) Ko condemns the use of hard drugs like crack-cocaine, in other tracks like Capable, he sup- ports smoking marijuana. “Potheads may be less produc- tive but they don’t hurt society the way an alcoholic or crack head does,” Ko explains. His eclectic musical style is unique and a refreshing break from much of the generic music on the radio. He performs what he de- scribes as a mixture of urban funk and urban folk. Let’s Blaze is now available in Canada and if you want to know more about Ko, visit www.ko -na- Jacob Bergsma tion.com or www.myspace.com/ Photos by Krista Ashford Down With Webster offi cialkonation. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 35 SPORTS Women’s b-ball prepares for eventful year By JEFF BLAY Knights’ returnee and centre Staff Writer Whitney Jackson is both anxious The Niagara Knights women’s and excited to get the team togeth- basketball team began to prepare er and prepare for the forthcoming for an eventful year with two try- season. outs that welcomed new and old “I expect this year to be a lot players to the team. different. Every time we’re in After coming out of the 2009-10 the gym, we’re preparing for the season with a .500 record, going fi rst national game, which will 5-2 at home and 2-5 on the road, lead to our big goal: the Canadian head coach Ron Lemon hopes to Championships,” says Jackson. improve the record as they look to “It’s a good time to represent our mix some new talent with a solid school and let our athletic ability nucleus of returning players. be known, and we have to start “We’ve got at least eight or nine focusing now.” good returnees and about three or The tournament is played un- four open spots, but we’ve got a der Fédération Internationale de good group of returning veterans,” Basketball Amateur (FIBA) rules, says Lemon. “I’ve recruited a cou- which is a change for many of On- ple of kids, and we’ll see what we tario’s College basketball teams. pick up out of these tryouts, but I “We’re the only province who think we have a fairly good team.” doesn’t play FIBA rules. They With the new Niagara College keep voting it down, and I don’t Athletic Centre set to open this know why,” says Lemon. “If fall at the Welland campus, Ni- everyone else plays it, we should agara has been chosen to play host too. It’s a quicker, more physical to the Canadian Colleges Athletic game. You only have eight sec- Association Women’s Basketball onds to get the ball over centre, Championships in March. so the players have to adjust to the Niagara Knights men’s basketball head coach, Steve Atkin, discusses drills and strategy as the Knights are still This high-profi le event will faster game.” in the shuffl e of completing the team roster. bring eight teams from as far as In preparation for this change, Photo by Nick Bedard British Columbia and the Mari- the Knights will be hosting Vanier times over a three-day span. Be- College from Montreal for their cause the Niagara Knights are the fi rst home exhibition game on Oct. Niagara Knights basketball host college team, they will have 1 and visiting a few more Quebec an automatic berth into the tourna- colleges in mid-October. ment, and like the other participat- Admission to all Niagara ing teams, they will be guaranteed Knights regular season games is looking for a slam dunk season three games. $3 for Niagara College students, By NICK BEDARD Alex Shah, 20, also a Police in that new gym.” “It’s huge. To have the tourna- $5 for adults and $2 for high Staff Writer Foundations student, was last sea- New to the Niagara Knights ment here to show off the new school students. New players, new head coach son’s Male Athlete Rookie of the men’s basketball team are two of facility is great for both the ath- Pocket schedules can be picked and with a new state of the art Year for the Niagara Knights. the top prospects in the Hamilton letes and students, and it’s a great up at the athletics department or gym to call home, the Niagara At 6’6” Shah will be a physical area. Jimmy Bilenga and Elvis opportunity for the college,” says viewed online at niagaraknights. Knights men’s basketball team is presence in the post but says he Momat are long time friends and Lemon. ca. eager to get the promising season wouldn’t mind sharing the block classmates. under way. with one of the other big men on They have an impressive bas- “We missed the OCAA’s last the team to create a twin tower type ketball resumé at Mother Theresa year but with all the changes to strategy. He was quick in saying he High School, leading them to two our program I am sure that we can is destined to do whatever is best Ontario Federation of School get back to the medal rounds at for the team. Athletic championships and a city OCAA’s,” says four-year veteran “It’s totally up to the coach but championship during their reign at and team captain Lamar Grant. I love playing the high post, I the secondary level. Grant, 24, a Police Foundations wouldn’t mind moving to power Bilenga, 19, a Business and student was the 2009-2010 team’s forward at all,” says Shah. Accounting student, is an athletic Most Valuable Player and is look- “If we are winning I am happy, wingman who can play the guard ing at last year’s 9-9 record as I will play whatever role coach position if needed. something to improve on. gives me, and I will give it my Bilenga is currently nursing an “We will improve from week to all, whether that is coming off the ankle injury that he suffered during week, come January we will be the bench or starting, anything to make the off season but says he will be team to beat.” the team better.” ready to go for the season opener. Grant spent a lot of time dur- Late last season, rookie Matt Momat, 19, a student of the ing the offseason in his Toronto Thomas, 19, a second-year student General Arts and Science pro- neighbourhood gym, the Pavil- in the Police Foundations Pro- gram, is a run and gun type guard lion, where he saw some Women’s gram, became a scoring threat for with a high basketball IQ is ready National Basketball League and the Knights late last season. Not to push the Knights into a fast National Basketball League talent. only was his productivity on the paced offence. “Luckily my gym was right basketball court notable, but his Momat says he is eager to do next to my work, so every day motivation in the classroom earned whatever he can to put the Knights after work I would hit the gym. him the 2009-2010 team’s top aca- basketball program back on top of This summer I saw Sonny Weems, demic award. the ranks. Demar Derozan and a few WNBA Thomas says he is most excited He says, “I’m a competitor, I players at my gym so it was a great for the moment where the Knights want to win, and I’ll do anything experience.” will run out of their dressing room it takes to win, offensively, defen- The Knights are returning 10 of to play on their new home gym. sively whatever, I want to win.” the 13 players from last season’s “The adrenaline rush, the lights, The Knights open the exhibition roster. Included in those 10 return- it’s going to be an exciting mo- schedule by hosting the Centen- Last season’s Lady Knights’ players producing some off ense against the ing players are two second-year ment, and at the end of the day nial College Colts on Oct. 7 at 6:30 Sheridan Bruins. players who had major impacts I will be happy to say this is our p.m. in the new athletic centre at Photo by Bernard Cooper during the rookie season last year. house. We are going to light it up the Welland campus. Page 36 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 SPORTS Women’s New home for the v-ball welcomes seasoned Niagara Knights coach By TONY ALTOMARE Staff Writer Experienced leader The Niagara Knights athletes have a new place to play. has high hopes for On Nov. 13 Niagara College will host the grand opening of a new this year’s team state-of-the-art fi tness facility at By SHILOH OSTADHASSAN the Welland campus. Staff Writer Kerby Bentley, athletic assistant The women’s volleyball team here, compares the new facility to at Niagara College is under new “taking a hot shower after working direction for the upcoming sea- all day in the mud.” son and that job falls to Stewart “It’s a fresh look and feel which Arevalo. adds vibrance and excitement for As the season approaches and the possibilities the new gym has tryouts come to a close, the coach- to offer,” says Bentley. ing staff and players are ready to The new athletic centre fea- get the season underway. tures a double varsity-sized gym, Arevalo comes to Niagara Col- 46-foot-high ceiling and seating lege with a wealth of experience for up to 1,000 spectators. as a player and coach. “I coached The facility also includes a new Division I volleyball for eight fi tness and aerobics centre and seasons. From 1994 to 2004, I eight change rooms. The new fi tness facility features a two-storey gymnasium with seating for up to 1,000 spectators. was the fi rst assistant coach for the “I am very excited about the Photo by Tony Altomare Women’s Team at Villanova Uni- new athletic centre as well as very Welland. gym and it’s great. It’s a huge “I believe that every student who versity. Also, from 2001 to 2003, excited for our current and future In its fi rst year of existence the place, everything is brand new and visits Niagara will be impressed I was head coach of the Villanova students as they now have a state centre will be hopping with activi- it is just a great environment.” by what the college has to provide University Men’s Team,” says of the art athletic centre which they ties. Some examples of these are Ghaly is in his fi rst year at in facilities and, more importantly Arevalo. can call their own,” says Ray Sar- the Canadian Colleges Athletic Niagara and says coming in and ,academics. These facilities will In addition to his eight seasons kis, co-ordinator of athletics and Association Women’s basketball seeing all the construction made give our coaching staff an edge on as a coach at Villanova, Arevalo recreation. national championships in March him “very optimistic to see that the other recruiters in the province.” says he has been involved with “I have been at Niagara College of 2011, the OFSAA “AAA” High school was putting that much into Bentley, who agrees with Sar- numerous volleyball clubs and for 32 years and I never thought School Girls Volleyball Champi- renovating and rebuilding… As a kis about the facilities, says the developmental programs across this would happen during my time onships, and the Welland Tribune health and fi tness student, the new gym will make recruiting for the Canada and the United States. here,” High School senior boys and girls facility should make my learning coaches “much easier.” The expectations from the “We have tripled the size of our tournaments. Niagara College more experience more exciting. I “The opportunity to play in a coaching staff are what you would fi tness room and added a variety of will also be one of the major sites get to be one of the fi rst students facility like this would make any expect from most sport teams: new fi tness machines for our stu- to host three Ontario basketball to use it.” athlete begin to daydream about to improve every game, dedicate dents to enjoy during our extended championships this spring. The new facility promises to be winning the big game in front of a themselves to the program and, of hours of operation.” Chris Ghaly, 22, a Health and a main attraction of the renova- packed home crowd. Once an ath- course, make a potential run at a The goal of the new plus-sized Fitness program student, has an tions to the college. Sarkis says it lete comes and sees this gym, they championship. gymnasium is to draw more teams, inside view of the new facility. will help bring in future student will know that Niagara is a great “In the short and long term, I fans and large-scale events to “I’ve already been in the new prospects. place to play.” want the players to learn the game, but foremost, not be positional players, have them learn the game of volleyball in it’s entirety. Mak- New coach looks for a serving of passion ing the playoffs would be an added bonus,” says Arevalo. By SHILOH OSTADHASSAN tations are simple: “To make the The coaching staff also features Staff Writer Ontario College Athletic Asso- two assistants to Arevalo, Kelsey It’s September and the school ciation (OCAA) Final Four and to Burton and Kerissa Ameersfort. year has kicked off. Looking compete for a medal.” Arevalo says his assistant coaches around campus, you see construc- “There are a lot of good teams in are a major factor in having a suc- tion, beautiful new facilities and the OCAA, and with the short-term cessful team. new faces among faculty and turnaround of any college program, First assistant coach Kelsey Bur- students. What you don’t see is I feel like we can compete right ton, 23, says, “A successful team the work being done by the men’s away,” Groenveld says. has communication, a positive and and women’s volleyball programs. The plans for the program competitive attitude, dedication Both varsity volleyball teams here don’t end with short-term success and effort.” are introducing new head coaches though, he says. “Long-term ex- Former head coach of the wom- who are already hard at work, pectations are to bring the program en’s volleyball team and current putting together their teams and to where we are contending for a athletic assistant at Niagara Col- building towards what hopes to be national championship year in and lege, Kerby Bentley, 33, believes a successful season for both clubs. year out.” the team will transition well under Men’s volleyball head coach New head coach Nathan Groenveld talks with the players before the The men’s volleyball team Arevalo and continue it’s tradition Nathan Groenveld, of Welland, is start of their fi rst tryout. schedule is available on the Niag- of strong teams. Bentley says, “The taking control of the team after two Photo by Nick Bedard ara Knights athletic website, www. women’s team will be in the hunt seasons with Joel Mrak at the helm. have as much head coach experi- play.“In terms of what I look for niagaraknights.ca. for a West Region championship.” Groenveld comes to Niagara ence as previous ones had, Athletic in a player, it is pretty simple: ath- The team plays an OCAA regular The women’s volleyball team College with a loaded resumé that Director Ray Sarkis says, “Nathan leticism, volleyball IQ, ball control season schedule, as well as three schedule is available on the Niag- features time as a member of the played volleyball at a high level skills and the ability to manage the invitational tournaments across ara Knights athletic website, www. McMaster University men’s vol- much of his young career, and we game. In other words, score points Ontario. The team will be gearing niagaraknights.ca. The team will leyball team, the Ontario Provincial believe that this has given him while minimizing errors. For our up for the Niagara College Knights play an Ontario Colleges Athletic Team and the Canadian National the skill set necessary to develop team to be successful, we will need Invitational Tournament they will Association (OCAA) schedule and Team, as well as a year playing athletes.” to serve and pass well and play be hosting Oct. 15-16. The home two invitational tournaments. The professionally overseas with the Al Groenveld has high expectations passionate defense.” opener for the team against the home opener for the team will be Khor Sports Club in Qatar. for his team as long as he gets the If he can convince his players Humber College Hawks. will be on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. when they host Although Groenveld does not kind of players that fi t his style of to buy into his system, the expec- on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. the Humber College Hawks. Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 37 SPORTS

Niagara Knights fi rst-year player Erin Jennison (12) battles for the ball with Redeemer Royals defenseman Ashley Grootenboer (18) in a game the Knights won 2-1. Photo by Nick Bedard Knights unbeaten Women’s soccer team maintains fi rst place as season reaches its midway point By NICK BEDARD During the fi rst half, the Knights prove to be the game-winning goal. Staff Writer played a conservative style of play, The win came with a small Perfection is a strong word, maintaining possession of the ball cost of three yellow cards for the however, it is the word perfect that for a great portion of the half. It Knights, a cost that coach Frank describes the Knights Women’s wasn’t until the 35th minute where Deschilles is willing to live with. soccer record after Saturday’s 1-0 the Knights had their fi rst scoring “It’s almost as tough as I want thrilling victory over the Redeemer chance, a breakaway from the left them to play, three cards maybe Royals at Plymouth Park. wing with a strike going off the one wasn’t deserved but the ref is The Knights are now 3-0 in sea- cross bar. In the 75th minute of on the fi eld, and I’m not.” son play and remain top spot in the the match a bullet from Knights Deschilles says he couldn’t ask Ontario College Athletic Associa- forward Erin Jennison found the for anything better in regard to tion standings. back corner of the net which would the 3-0 start but says the team has some organizational issues. • G1 & G2 PREP • “We have some girls that are • SINGLE LESSONS AVAILABLE • playing some positions that they are not used to but they are play- ing well, they are not giving up on DRIVER themselves, I can’t ask for much #1 more.” VOTED EDUCATION Olivia Page, 19, a second-year 2003 2004 student of the Fitness and Health 2005 Program says she this year’s squad 2006 has more skill and is a little bit bet- ter than last year’s team. 2007 “It’s exciting to be winning, and 2008 we really want to go to nationals in Alberta.” 2009 Agreeing with Page’s comments AAPEX is teammate Melanie Houting, 19, 2010 DRIVING ACADEMY a second-year student of the Es- thetician program, who says, “The girls are great together and there 8 LOCATIONS are four of us who have played Register TO SERVE YOU together for a while and everything is working out great.” • FONTHILL • WELLAND On Line! • NIAGARA FALLS • ST. CATHARINES Standing in the way of that & view upcoming national championship birth in course dates • PORT COLBORNE • FORT ERIE Alberta are rivals Humber Hawks.

• BEAMSVILLE • GRIMSBY 64421765 The Knights will have to travel to Niagara stayed in possession for the most part of the match. Knights aapexdriving.com Humber territory Thursday; game forward Alyssa LeLazzari denies a Royals defenseman the ball. time is 2:30 p.m. in Etobicoke. Photo by Nick Bedard Page 38 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 SPORTS Niagara vs. Brock in gym grand opening

By NICK BEDARD “They are a successful CIS Staff Writer (Canadian Interuniversity Sports) The time is fi nally here. program. These are two different The grand opening of Niagara leagues going head to head, I have College’s new state of the art never played against a university athletic centre will be Wednesday team. Win or lose it’s going to be a Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. as the Niagara great learning experience.” Knights men’s basketball team will The 6’6” Shah will have his take the fl oor at their new home to hands full as he will have to match host the fi rst ever Brock Badgers up against the Badgers 6’9” giant vs. Niagara Knights basketball Brian Nahimana. match. “I’m going to battle with him. If Knights head coach Steve Atkin I can’t back him down, I will have has partnered with former national to stretch him out by forcing him to champion and now Badgers head challenge my outside shot.” coach Brad Roots, who Atkin once Second-year swingman C.J. coached, to create a charitable ri- Smith is also looking forward to valry between Niagara College and playing a CIS tempo game. Brock University. “This is more of a preparation “When Brad and I sat down to game for us, but it will be a run and conceptualize the game it was to gun fl ow, and that’s what I like.” focus on our players and the fund- Smith is one of many players raiser that we are working with, the nursing small injuries, but says he United Way,” says Atkin. will be ready for the opener. The regional rivalry will open up The Knights’ on-court leader the doors to the long-anticipated will have to take his duties off athletic centre. Atkin is eager to get court for a large portion of the his team playing on the new home season as captain Jeremy Settimi fl oor. is still out with the knee injury that “What a great way to kick off sidelined him at the mid-way point our facility and bring excitement to last season. the campus.” “Even though I’m not play- The annual Brock vs. Niagara ing, I’m excited, it will be a game will alternate schools each great experience for the schools Rink operator Mike McGowan is shown at Ball Hockey International at Niagara College’s Welland campus. year, as the Knights will travel to to fi nally meet up and compete Photo by Ben Clarke Brock next year to play the Bad- against one another,” says Sattimi, gers on their home court. 21, a fourth-year student of the This game will mean a little more Recreation and Leisure program. to Knights second-year player and The Student Administrative Coun- St. Catharines native Alex Shah. cil (SAC), a contributor to the new Ball hockey becoming Shah, 20, a student of the Police athletic wing will have a booth set Foundations program, says he is up to display information and up- familiar with many of the Badgers coming SAC events. A total of $10 players and says it will be an en- million was put towards the new an outlet for students tirely different experience. athletic centre by SAC. By BEN CLARKE border in New York, is glad to see just aren’t as active as they once Staff Writer how the sport has expanded in the were. “In the winter we used to With the pressure of starting Niagara region, he says. play ball hockey every day after a new school year, students fi nd Originally at the Welland school,” he says. themselves needing a release from Fairgrounds, BHI then moved BHI is not just restricted to col- their everyday routine. Just steps to Lincoln Street before fi nding lege students and adults. Leagues from the classroom, students can its permanent home for the last range from youth to teens, co-eds fi nd that release at Ball Hockey seven years at Niagara College’s and women. Different divisions International (BHI). Welland campus off Woodlawn make up the league, as some play- A lot like ice hockey, ball hock- Road. ers are more competitive and have ey is a controlled game. Many of With the success of the sport, different abilities than others. the same rules are implemented by McGowan has had to employ not Sign-up costs vary, depending a referee, and time-keepers keep only a full-time and part-time on if you want to sign-up as a track of scoring and stats. The team or individually. For sign-up main difference is the use of a ball information visit bhiwelland.goal- not a puck. line.ca Ball hockey has become a sport Throughout the year many of its own, despite its many simi- ‘I sell fun charity and league tournaments larities with ice hockey. Not all also take place at the facility. The equipment used in ice hockey is major one is in July, when Boston required for ball hockey. for a living’ Pizza holds a tournament to sup- A typical ball hockey player is port juvenile diabetes. Niagara outfi tted with running shoes, shin — Mike College also hosts its second an- guards, a jock and hockey gloves. nual tournament on Sept. 25. An approved hockey stick is re- McGowan BHI also does other events quired. Helmets are mandatory for such as birthday parties, corporate youth participants, and goalies are events and hourly rentals. required to wear full goalie equip- staff but also a referee and time- McGowan is trying something ment. keeping staff of 35. new this year, hoping to start a With facilities in Welland and Although McGowan says he dodge ball league at the facility. St. Catharines, ball hockey is tends to hire referees with ice- He held an exhibition session to quickly becoming the premier hockey experience, that’s not al- promote the idea Sept. 14 and sport in the Niagara region. ways the case. He encourages all with good numbers he hopes to “It’s good to see where the busi- people who want to get involved start a four-team league this fall. ness has started from and where with the sport. “Kids are pushed too much it is now,” says Mike McGowan, “Kids have too much to preoc- and not given the opportunity to who is the rink operator at the cupy themselves with these days,” try new things,” says McGowan. The baseline of the new athletics centre shines Niagara College Knights. Welland facility. McGowan says. “I enjoy people. I sell fun for a However, it will have to wait until Sept. 29 for the Knights to take the McGowan who started playing With the invention of the Inter- living.” fl oor. ball hockey in 1980 across the net and video games he fi nds kids Photo by Nick Bedard Sept. 24, 2010 NIAGARA NEWS Page 39 ENTERTAINMENT Linkin Parks Tony Stark strikes again newest album By CHRISTOPHER FORTIER brings Staff Writer I am Iron Man. With those four words, Tony diversity Stark shocked the world and started a revolution in the Marvel and hits Movie universe at the end of the By JESSE CARTER Original Iron Man. Staff Writer This time, Tony Stark (Robert If any band has brought its mu- Downey, Jr.) is back and better sic into the 21st century, in 2010, than ever. Or is he? Linkin Park’s new album A Thou- Iron Man 2 takes place about sand Suns is burning brightly. six months after the fi rst fi lm Granted the band has always and continues the saga of the tried something new, and A billionaire-playboy/international Thousand Suns is no different. jet setter. Songs that prove this are the However, all is not well in the heavy scratching of the lead singer world of Tony Stark. Chester Benington’s screams First, a man named Ivan Vanko in Blackout, combined with the (Mickey Rourke), a Russian classic heavy beats of lead rap- whose father had ties to the Stark per Mike Shinoda in Wretches family, has built himself an ARC and Kings. The overall feel of the reactor of his own (the device that album from start to fi nish is the Tony built to keep himself alive) same old Linkin Park with open- and is planning to extract revenge ing sound collages in the tracks on his father’s behalf. The Requiem and The Radiance. Second, the U.S. government, The album ends with a powerfully namely Senator Stern (Garry sung credit song in The Messenger. Shandling) wants Stark to give up A standout song placed unmis- the Iron Man “weapon” and allow Tony Starks returns in Iron Man 2. takably in the middle is Wait- them to use it to protect the nation. Photo coutersy of Marvel Studios ing for the End, in which you However, Stark maintains that the can really hear the worldly Armor is not a weapon and re- “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle, the original, without losing any Comics fi lm within it. infl uences in their new music. fuses to give it up, citing no other replacing Terrence Howard) and momentum. It’s shot well. The You’ll discover plenty of “Eas- Helping starting the Nu-mental country is even close to replicating “Happy” Hogan (Director Jon Fa- already-established characters ter eggs” in the movie if you pay rock era was the beginning for the technology, though his chief vreau), all of whom have a larger are built upon well, and the mo- attention, and if you do plan on Linkin Park and, yes, the band competitor, Justin Hammer (Sam role in the fi lm this time around. mentum of the fi lm is also kept going to see it at the theatre, as has steered away from its rock Rockwell), begs to differ. Also joining the fray is Nick throughout. with the fi rst movie, stay through roots in its last softer album Third, the ARC reactor Stark Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as well The only real negative I have to the end of the credits. There is Minutes to Midnight. Whether built to keep himself alive is as Natalia Romanoff, a.k.a The with the movie is, as with all su- another really great build-up to or not the members were try- slowly killing him. The palla- Black Widow (Scarlett Johans- perhero fi lms/sequels, there were another Marvel Project, which I ing to combine the past with the dium, which powers the device, son), both operatives of SHIELD, too many characters to focus on am really excited to see. future, they have nevertheless is poisoning him. Stark, realizing who have interest in Tony Stark in the fi lm. I wouldn’t say Iron Man 2 is created something better and new. this, is starting to become a little for a possible team to be assem- Obviously with this, Thor, and better than the original, but it’s I hope all fans and all those who more reckless. bled (hint, hint, it’s the Avengers, Captain America’s fi lms forth- just as good, and fi ts together per- are open to great new music give Back, of course, are Tony’s if you couldn’t already fi gure that coming, you have a lot to cram in fectly, even with a different actor what I call the “reincarnated” main compatriots, Pepper Potts out.) a two-hour movie, but you’re also playing one of the lead characters. Linkin Park’s A Thousand Suns (Gwyneth Paltrow), James The fi lm recaptures the spirit of building up to the next Marvel I give Iron Man 2: 8 ½ out of 10. a listen. Age no obstacle for 88 year old Betty White By CHRISTOPHER FORTIER which garnered the highest ratings Staff Writer for the show of the season. A large number of the student body “I didn’t know what Facebook of Niagara College is not old enough was, and now that I do know what to remember TV’s The Golden Girls it is, I have to say it sounds like a ‘I didn’t know when it aired from 1985-1992. Today huge waste of time,” jokingly said one of the most popular comedic ac- White during her opening mono- tresses happens to be Betty White, a logue on SNL. what Facebook star of that sitcom. The appearance earned White White, 88, is in the middle of her seventh Primetime Emmy her most successful run since The Award for Outstanding Guest Ac- was, and know Golden Girls was cancelled in tress in a Comedy Series. 1992. Why is the popularity with Since SNL, White has also gone not only fans of her past work, but on to star in the TV Land original that I do know the current generation? series Hot in Cleveland and she’s “White’s mix of grandmotherly also starring in the fi lm You Again, sweetness and comic brazenness coming to theatres on Sept. 24. what it is I has made her a beloved fi gure to So why does Betty White remain fans of all ages,” says Lisa Respers in our hearts and minds after all of France, a reporter at CNN these years? have to say it Few people today don’t know “One of the main reasons why she who White is. With roles on a has survived in the media is for her number of successful of televi- upbeat and humorous side to life,” sounds like a sion shows from the 1960s to the says Julia Romano on her blog. present day. Her career has now But for White, the reason is spanned seven decades. much simpler. In an interview with huge waste of “She’s funny and often better Reg Seeton for deadbolt.com she than the material she’s given. And Betty White still rockin’ it out at age 88. says‘‘Take Fountain.’’ Well, that at 88, she’s sharper than many stars Supplied image doesn’t mean anything to any- time.’ half her age,” says Craig Wittler, a Night Live (SNL). bers of ‘Betty White to Host SNL body outside of Los Angeles. But contributor to NBC’s Today Show White’s appearance, who was all (Please)’, producers at the NBC Fountain is the direct street that in a commentary concerning her thanks to a grassroots campaign on show had no choice but to name has the least traffi c on it. So young — Betty White May 8 appearance on Saturday Facebook. Nearing 500,000 mem- her the host of the May 8 episode, actresses, take Fountain.” Page 40 NIAGARA NEWS Sept. 24, 2010 ENTERAINMENT Professional wrestling is real By SAM CINO and the Harts enter the ring slowly, Staff Writer as they are one person short. The Two men are fi ghting. One is a crowd falls silent, waiting for the tall muscular man, with champion- last teammate to arrive. The sound ship gold around his waist. Ted system plays the phrase, “You DiBiase. The other is a shorter man, think you know me.” The crowd but of similar build. Evan Bourne. comes unglued and gives a stand- The championship is not contested ing ovation for Toronto superstar in this fi ght, but it could be at a Edge as he makes his entrance. later date, so both men are giving The referee begins the match. their all. Bourne scores a wild kick Wrestling holds are applied, to DiBiase’s head, knocking him punches and kicks thrown, the down. The crowd chants, “Bourne, audience is fi rmly held in the sus- Bourne, Bourne!” pension of disbelief, which is what Bourne ascends to the top rope professional wrestling is all about. of the four-sided ring. He leaps Thirty minutes of non-stop ac- forward, while simultaneously per- tion goes by. forming a backfl ip, his signature Barrett goes for his trademark manoeuvre. He crashes onto DiBi- move “Wasteland,” which slams ase and presses his shoulders into his opponent back fi rst into the the canvas mat. The referee counts ground, hoping to get the win for to three, and the bout is over. his team. Edge slides off Barrett’s Bourne has won the matchup. shoulders, springs off the ropes and Photographers snap pictures of strikes Barrett with his own signa- the madness as the crowd comes ture move the “Spear,” a shoulder out of their seats, chanting wildly tackle to the midsection. Edge pins for the winner. You are at a profes- Barrett to the mat for a count of sional wrestling show, where all three, winning the match for his this is has been scripted. You know team. The crowd erupts one fi nal it, the fans know it and the wres- time as Edge and his teammates tlers know it, but nobody seems to celebrate their monumental win. care. Good has triumphed over Evil. Professional wrestling is a sport, Edge takes the microphone and no matter how you look at it. It has WWE Champion Sheamus applies an armbar to Randy Orton. tells the crowd, “I may be from referees, superstars and profes- Toronto, but 18 years ago I had my sional organizations running it, ing, both are fatigued and grasping fi rst match in this ring, in this very but people still label it as “phony for one big move that can end the building. This is special to me.” He and fake.” However, that is why match and seal their victory. pauses to wave to a woman sitting fans watch it every week on tele- Sheamus attempts his signature in the front row, as he says, “That’s vision. Bourne versus DiBiase is big boot to the head, but Orton my mom by the way.” one such showcase of this scripted evades, reversing the move into The crowd applauds the “local” spectacle, which took place as the his own signature move, the RKO. hero and his contributions to enter- opening match at Copps Coliseum Sheamus escapes just before Orton taining countless fans, as well as in Hamilton on Sept. 11. is able to strike, rolling out of the his mother who permitted her son Photographers are itching to get ring. Here is where the change to become a wrestler in the fi rst that one great shot. Writers are happens of the hero winning all place, knowing the risks involved. scribbling down ideas for stories night, which the audience does not Jericho then takes the micro- they can print, and everyone is on expect. phone, wrapping the show up with the edge of their seat. Make no mis- There is a chase around ringside his speech of, “My mom isn’t here take. Pro wrestling is scripted, but and Sheamus grabs the WWE Belt, to see me tonight, but that doesn’t the moves still infl ict injury. Be- hitting Orton square in the face matter because all of my fans are fore every show, World Wrestling with it. The referee ends the match here. We will be back soon, be- Entertainment (WWE) broadcasts as a disqualifi cation for Sheamus, cause Hamilton is Jericho.” a safety message, along with a “do which gives Orton the victory. Nexus member Michael Tarver illegally chokes Edge on the rope as the According to marketwatch.com, not try this at home” disclaimer. However, the championship cannot referee warns him. for the 2009 fi scal year, WWE According to a local trainer, each change hands on a disqualifi cation, made a net operating profi t of $50.3 fall to the canvas mat equals the so Sheamus retains the belt. million. They recently celebrated force of a 10 km/h car crash on the The crowd is irate at this act the 10th anniversary of their TV neck and upper back muscles. of cowardice, with more raucous show Friday Night SmackDown! The WWE Champion, Sheamus, chants of “you suck,” directed at while also airing the 902nd episode enters the ring, and berates the the pale-skinned champion, often of Monday Night RAW. WWE is Hamilton fans once again, as their referred to as the “Human Jar of a large popular culture icon, which “city smells of molten garbage and Mayonnaise.” Sheamus parades has worldwide viewer demograph- steel put together.” around the ring with his belt, claim- ics: 63 per cent are male, 35 per The crowd quickly turns hostile ing he is the best in the world and cent aged 15 to 24, 25 per cent with loud boos and jeers, followed is unbeatable. The audience starts aged 25 to 34, 19 per cent aged 35 by chants of “you suck.” Everyone to scream “RKO,” wanting to see to 44, 12 per cent aged 45 to 54, is on their feet waiting to see who Orton’s signature move. Sheamus nine per cent are aged 55 or older. is going to come down and fi ght tells the crowd to be silent and lis- the fi rst Irish-born WWE Cham- ten to him, not realizing Orton has pion. Their excitement is elevated gotten back to his feet and is now again when Randy Orton’s music stalking the champion. Sheamus plays through the arena and the turns around, only to have his face audience is as louder than ever as mashed into the fl oor as a result of the WWE’s biggest hero comes to an RKO. The crowd erupts with Chris Jericho springs off the middle rope into a lionsault onto Nexus the ring. After 20 minutes of fi ght- cheers for the cheated challenger, member David Otunga. who takes a moment to pose on the The Nexus enter the arena to top rope before exiting the arena. emphatic boos. Nexus leader Wade This is the match before the Barrett takes the microphone and main event, which will see villains explains how they are going to de- “The Nexus” versus four Canadian feat the four Canadians, and move heroes named Chris Jericho, Edge, onto “bigger things.” The Hart Dy- and the Hart Dynasty comprised of nasty enter the arena, but are wise Tyson Kidd and David Hart-Smith, to not fi ght just yet, as they are out- Evan Bourne stands on the middle who are relatives of Canadian numbered four to two. Chris Jeri- rope as he waits for his match. wrestling legend Bret “The Hit- cho (another top WWE star) enters Chris Jericho and Edge have their hands raised in victory. man” Hart. the arena to loud ovation. Jericho All photos by Sam Cino