A Program Hockey Team Is Coming up in Addition, a Number of Players the OCAA, but Was Plagued by Academ- Short in the Classroom Again Failed at Least One Course

1 1 1 J IVI li I : K H I OM LI OUTS

We don't need no stinking ARMY!

Lakeshore lives it up in the snow

Lakeshore

SAC brings a

Wrecking ball to Caps Monday

B/o Wreck joins alt-rock newcomer Yimm Cir]'ner for sold out show By Himani Ediriweera

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you "reallv lo\ e that tune''" DoYou know, that tune Inmi "Tliat Song," Big Wreck''' late.^t smash

^'ou can hear it on the Caps |ukebo\ 14 Silyhawk. tagged along when we sent Mike Gentile (ihe bald guy in the middle) to interview WWF wrestler (and times a dav, or \ou can catch it once on

Humber grad) Edge (left) on Tuesday. Unfortunately, things got a little out of hand. Fortunately, Mike escaped Jan. 25, when the band brings their huge to spend some time at TSN's Gallagher show, yfhere he chatted with 'Net Grrlll Wendy Wolfe (right). Check out sound to the pub's small stage. both stories in next week's edition of Et Cetera. The show sold out m four days, but

SAC IS running various competitions this week to give students another chance at tickets.

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Sixyears after the varsity one of the deals he had to make to stay meanings in different programs," Bialek A joke of with the team." said. program was cut, Humber s One other current player remains In hockey's previous incarnation at under academic supervision. Humber, the team was a powerhouse in a program hockey team is coming up In addition, a number of players the OCAA, but was plagued by academ- short in the classroom again failed at least one course. ic inconsistencies. Former coach Peter "There were 13 guys who failed a Maybury said the team recruited players Among new ideas, course," Masoth said. who had been out of school for a while, By Brian R. Sylvester and suffered in the classroom as a result. comedy certificate is Hockey Rqiorter In September, Bialek agreed there were no laughing matter Education and sports are once again If any guy's close to problems in the early 90's. proving to be a precarious mix at "It happened ..we had guys playing By DeGagne that 60 mark, then he's Shauna College. that not in Humber on the team had been school i\'i';r,s' RcporliT In its first year back since a self- teetering on failure and in three or four years," Bialek said. "It's a imposed exile in 1992, Humber's varsity he's wasting too much difficult transitu>n." Getting away from the conven- hockey team is once again running into When varsit)' hockey returned in the tional high-tech And business- time playing hockey and academic trouble. A number of students fall of 1998, Fox talked of "student ath- oriented programs that have

have already left school, and team not enough time going to letes," and Masotti raised the minimum been popping up at 1 lumber recently, the administrators can't agree on a set of class." academic a\'erage on the team to 65 per- Board of CiO\ernors heard a pn)posal academic standards for the players to cent to "set the standard" for years to Monday night to create a two semester Uitid CM,h I'm/ M.ijolli uphold. come. certificate program in comedy training.

Head coach Paul Masotti told Et "Education will come first because The program will be open to uniNersi- Cetera two players left the team after (the players) are here to go to schix)! and ty graduates with some promise, or expe-

failing to meet academic requirements, Athletic director Doug Fox didn't dis- if they fail, they're useless to me. .I'm rienced performers. Tuition fees will be and two more have made program or pute the fact a high number of players raising (the minimum average) to 6.5 high, but so will the spirits.

course changes to maintain their team had flunked a course, but questioned the because if an\' gu\'s close to that 60 mark See News * eligibility. exact number. then he's teetering on failure and he's Another player, who was a integral "I thought there were 12," he said wasting too much time pla\ing hocke\' IISTSIIDE part of last year's drive to reinstate hock- There are two players on Ihi' honour and not enough time going to class,"

ey as a varsity sport, had to overhaul his roll. Masotti told Ft Cetera in September 99 tI2in course load to maintain his eligibility. Facilities manager Jim Blalek stepped Fox admitted he wasn't happy with J' (Et Cetera has agreed not to publish the around the issue of hiKkey players and the hocke\' team's academic perform- nniliu! 'II II names of the players involved.) academic prcibation. ance,

If III 14 lii/i/lit'i :iiilh(ir' "(The player) is changing programs, "I don't know who's on probatmn 1 "\'\v had better years," Fox said lhil\ itiire / " liii ]iiii !iii> iivt'i' hniniintj or setting up a program, 1 don't really know what people's grades were I don't "When 1 checked the grades, 1 was dis- know what's happening," Masotti said. know what shpulates probation in what- appointed, no question" ifiininrw 6 ^ ///(/ irliiii'le "He'll be working with a tutor; that's ever program. Probahon has different Kjiiilie hini. See Hawks n hoi key w/.y/ic /«; humour

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1649* The tirst execution in Canada took place on January 19. The victim

was a 16-year-old girl found guilty ot thett, 1809* On January 19, writer Edgar Allen Poe was born. "The internet is 1896' On January 20, comedian George Bums was born.

1899* On January 23, actor Humphrey Bogart was born. a great way to 1908' On January 21, a law passed in New York City

making it illegal tor women to smoke in public. 1931* On January 17, actor James Earl Jones was get on the net." born

1943* Singer Jams Joplin was born on January 19. - Republicon presidential 1945* On January 19, singer Dolly Parton was born condidate Bob Dole 1955' On January 18, actor Kevin Costner was bom.

1957* On January 21, actor Geena Davis was born.

1959* On January 22, actor Linda Blair was born. 1978* The Village People hit Number 2 on the US charts witti YMCA. The 1966* George Harrison marries model/actress Patti Boyd. Years later Boyd single sold three million copies. divorces Harrison for his best fnend Eric Clapton who becomes the 1981* Sarah Dallin, Keren subject for Clapton's hit Layla. Woodward and Siobhan 1964* The Beatles had their first US number one hit Fahey give up their day jobs with / want to hold your hand. to form Bananarama.

1969' Led Zeppelin played their first U.S. tour three 1988* Tiffany takes her mother to months before the release of their debut, court to gain control of her album. royalties.

1973* Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat thrown 1989* f^rtadonna and actor Sean at him during one of his concerts. Ozzy Penn get married... for the thought it was plastic, and later received third time. While dropping the assault charges from marriage #2, injections for rabies. soon later she slapped him with divorce papers again 1976* The Beatles turned down an offer of $30 mil- 1995* Canada's longest and most controversial murder case ended on lion to re-unite. January 23, when DNA evidence cleared Guy Paul Morin in the 1984 in 1977* The Sex Pistols hit Anarchy In the UK goes Top 40 the UK, but killing of Christine Jessop. EM\ Records decide they can no longer tolerate the band on the 1997* On January 17, the Canadian military reported that 57 Canadian sol- label due to their wild antics. diers engaged in sexual misconduct and abuse while guarding a mental hospital as part of peace- J keeping operations in Bosnia.

1998* Carl Perkins died of complica-

tions from a series of strokes on January 19. He was 65.

1998* On January 21, U.S. President

Bill Clinton publicly denied that he had sexual relations with 21 -year-old intem Monica

At the Hop - Danny and the luniors Lewinsky.

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We Can Work It Out/ Day Tripper - The Beatles

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"^0i^ You're So Vain - Carly Simon ^^01^ We Will Rock You/ We Are

The Champions - Queen

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rotally Useless Trivia

When is it illegal to be a prostitute in Siena, Italy? How old was Sarah Bernhardt when she played the part of

13 year old Juliet? Why did Alexander Graham Bell never phone his wife or mother?

What was the original title of Gone with the Wind? What does the children's rhyme Ring-a-Round-a-Roses actually refer to?

What does It mean if a rabbit scratches Its dowsets? What is the active ingredient in Chinese Bird soup?

Why do male fish blow bubbles? What is monology?

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JUiitlier date-rape drag Students have the power casesiirfices should meet as well as e.xam- A Matkham man surrendered to m Elementary school pies of unacceptable behavior York Regional Police this week Failure to follow the standard^ to face charges in the theft of search and sief^ure pro- of conduct can result in a stu- the tranquilizer, Rogarsetic. dent's permanent removal Eleven bottles of the drug were col- from the college, as outlined in ft stolen from a Markham veteri- cedures differfrom the book narian clinic in November. "hveryone is protected b) Police believe the drug was used leges the Charter of Rights and at a local bat earlier this month BY Camilla Pinter Freedoms, and therefore you when a girl complained of Nnus Reporter can't just search someone severe stomach cramps and without evidence," said Det. blurred vision. She believed have as much power as security Const.. Dan Sova. someone had spiked her drink. Students guards and teachers when it comes to Sova said he has to arrest a searching people and seizing property person before he can conduct Jel»araieli|last inside a post-secondary institution. a search. More than 13 per cent of PMOUI b'lC'A.MIl I A HIMl H Unlike teachers in elementary and high The same rules do not y^^^,^ ^^^^^ .^^^^^^ ,^^.,^gj. ^^-^^^ searched unless it's Toronto's unemployed have ^^^^ school, Humber security and faculty not apply to elementary and high . do ~,, , ....,, , . filled with illegal substances. found jobs this year according , , , , have the power to search students. Gary school teachers as long as to new estimates released by the jeynes, director of physical resources at there's evidence of a crime on school property "I think that's a police officer's job, and cirv. In November, there were Humber, said security cannot search a student said Su\ a. They have the riglit to search btu- they are not the police, "she said, 98, 400 luiemployed people liv- or his property. dent.s for safety precautions I lovve\er, Humber student Lisa Chia thinks ing here, a number that has "However, they can make a citizen's arrest "If, for example money goes missing in my Humber's staff should have the same powers dropped 1 5, 500 from the previ- if they feel they ha\'e evidence of criminal classroom, I have the right to ask each student as their elenu'ntar\- and secondar\' brethren ous year, according to Toronto's activity," he said. to empty his/her bag," said ,'\ngela Reed\', a "I think teachers should ha\e the right to economic development division. Students, have rules they must follow. Grade 3 teacher at Saint l-rancis Assis >chot)l in search students if they have e\ idence of crim- These numbers were deter- "The student's handbook has an outline of Barrie. inal behavior." mined by averaging employment responsibilities that Humber students must Kelly Shafe, a second-year Early Childhood figures for three months. follow in order to make the learning environ- Education student, said she does not think ment safe," said Jeynes. teachers or security guardj^ should ha\e the The hand book outlines goals students right to search students. ABtl-smeMiig labels

If Health Minister Allan Rock gets his way, 60 per cent of a cigarette package will be covered Another attack plagues college area by anti-smoking labels.

"Smoking can cause a slow and then stabbed him, near Kipling

painful death," and "Smoking is The third and Finch Aves. a weakness, not a strength" are Det. Michael Ervick of 23 some of* the messages that to happen in Division, described the incident could cover more than half your as a "robbery gone bad."

cigarette pack. Rock said he'U Ervick said it was a miracle the

also crack down on cigarette dis- the past month man survived considering his

plays in corner stores that may lugular vein was ses'ered. By Juanita Losch encourage kids to buy cigarettes. The victim, remains at Sunnybrook Hospital in critical etilegespraflled condition. 23-\ear-old man was James Smith, 22, and Jeffrey Maclean's guide to Canadian stabbed fi\e times in the Murdock, 19, of no fixed address colleges hit the stands this a:.throat, minutes away have been charged with robbery, month with a thud. from Humber College. aggravated assault, choking and The thick tome lists all the stats The attack happened Jan. 2 at assault with a weapon. a student needs to know about a Panorama Crt. apartment Note: The points of crime are 137 schools. This map illustrates the proximity of the Lynmont murder, building, only days after a mur- marked by the^fon the map.. Check out how Humber stacks the stabbing at Panorama Crt., and where the "'Van der at Lynmont Rd. Dec. 28. Two up against the rest. Bandits" allegedly robbed the CIBC. bandits robbed the victim and Partners in crime stoppers To report a

If you witness a crime, STUDENT CRIME school in Toronto to officially be a "When we first set it up, SAC phone 222-TIPS. STOPPERS: part of Crime Stoppers was in\'iil\ed," Pinson said, Callers remain anony- Humber College ha.s been .i Gary Jevnes, head o\ securitx, mous and never have to Student Crime Stoppers is a member of students fighting s.ikl since then the program on appear in court. program that was designed to crime on campus since September campus has been managed

bring the community, students, 1W5- Seneca College is al.so affili- thrnugh the department o( public The service is available

and police together to create a safe ated with the program safet\, but students are still seven days a week, 24-

learning environment for stu- Nancy t'inson, manager ot enciHiraged lo phone 222-TlPS if hours a day, in 140 dif-

dents. public safety and ancillary ser\ ic- thev witness any crime on cam- ferent languages. West Humber Collegiate es at Humber, said when the pro- pus If your tip leads to an Institute in Etobicoke launched gram was first set up, Humber On-campus security still posts arrest, you could earn a the program as a pilot project on made it clear to SAC they wanted any crime that happens on cam- cash reward of up to April 5, 1994 and was the first to be involved. pus as awareness to students. $1000.

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Tapping into a university education

Students in certain courses will posed agreement. Students who McMaster University. MA. chance be able to get an Open University complete the Humber program Monica Tung, a first-year Degree, the equivalent of a regu- will have the opportunity to gain Technology student, said the for even higher lar university degree, via the a Bachelor of Business addition of the program is a good ications internet Administration by doing 10 addi- idea. Programs on deck for next tional courses in the "open" class- "It will give the students an year's Open University experi- room. opportunity to get both the practi-

ment are the schools of Business, "It's a nice idea that you can cal experience and the theory that

get degree through Humber, is given in college and universi- BY Robert Steeves Technology, Music and Nursing. your The Nursing program will be but to have to go through all that ty," she said. tied to UNB allowing Humber (internet and video) I'd prefer a Under this new scheme, stu- Stmie Ikimbcr student.^ may Nursing grads to earn a Bachelor teacher teaching me," said Grant dents of the three-year Music pro- be able to "plug into" a uni- of Science in Nursing. Armstrong, a sec(.)nd-year Bus- gram will be able to get a Bachelor giving students an vt'rsity degree, startitig next "I think it's a good idea, iness Administration student of Music by only taking two addi- Hook:

September because right now we have a cou- "I think I can get a belter tional courses from UBC. edge in higher learning.

According to Richard Hook, ple of courses online and I think understanding of what they're Students currently enrolled in

the college's vice-president of aca- it's much easier to study at home saying and ask questions because the above programs may be able gram enhancements are planned.

demics, the school is setting up a or in a quieter environment," said they're right there," he said. to do the extra work for the Courses in Ski Area new high tech system with the Michaela Gross, a first-year After finishing their courses at degrees. Hook suggests students Management, Safety Technology, University of New Brunswick Nursing student. Humber, some students in the talk to their program co-ordina- Emergency Management, Tool

(UNB), the University of British Humber's Business Admin- School of Technology will be able tors to find out more information. and Dye, and Comedy may all be Colombia and McMaster administration program will be to take extra courses and get a Aside from the college's step added to the next course calendar, University. linked to UBC under the pro- Bachelor of Technology from into virtual schooling, other pro- Hook said.

You could be Kids from rez locked in cyberspace

the next BY Andrea Lewandowski NiiL's Reporter

ave an emergency? Need to contact Jerry Seinfeld someone in residence? Good luck. H The phone system may shut you BY Shauna DeGagne out.

Ncics Reporter Due to a massive increase in residence internet use, cyberspace, fans are jamming Humber may soon be the only college in Canada to have the phone lines.

a sense of humour. "It's really bad. Because everybody uses Starting as soon as September, the college may imple- the computer and then you can never get

ment the nation's first two-semester, post-graduate certifi- into your mailbox. People can't call in and

cate program in comedy training. you can't call out," said Danielle Kilgore, a The program will be aimed towards students who wish student living in residence.

to write or perform comedy and will be offered in Toronto John Conrad, residence life co-ordinator, Hello? Hello? Is anyone there? and New York City. shared her concerns. "I've had calls from

For Richard Hook, the school's vice president of aca- parents saying 'I can't get in touch with my demics, the new course is no son or daughter,'" he said. 1""*^^^^^^^^"» laughing matter. Conrad, along with technical staff and ., "Humber has committed to a phone companies formed a committee to it'st S a VerVvery high-level program," Hook said. deal with the communications problem. serious pro- "It is a \'ery serious prcigram we're Conrad said they're looking to rewire the pursuing." entire system, to include internet access in

gram we're Currently there are no training all 720 of the residences' rooms. "It's not programs that help people access something you can just do instantly. pursuing." You the comedy market in Canada, he want to find the technology that's going to

R ichard Hook sa i d at least get us through the next five or six Humber President Robert years and allow us to upgrade. So we don't Gordon said the comedy program have this problem anymore." is a great idea. He said he is surprised other colleges Gary Jeynes, director of auxiliary servic- haven't thought of it es and public safety, stated that discussion Canadian students will pay $6,300 to attend the program is in its preliminary stages. He said the proj- Why is the line always busy? in Toronto, while international students will be charged ect as it stands now could cost as much as $12,000 The New York City-based program will cost all stu- $300,000. dents $10,000 US Last year residence administrators recon- Realizing that many students can't afford the tuition, Joe figured the computer programming that Kertes, the director of the School of Writers, said "the (com- manages the phone lines in the college.

edy) industry would throw its weight behind talented peo- Conrad said this helped reduce traffic but

ple." the solution is limited as more students use To enroll in the program, applicants must have an under the internet. graduate degree or college diploma in Drama, Performing Until next May, when the earliest possi- Arts, or Media Studies. ble re-wiring can begin, Conrad advises stu- Applicants who show promise as comedians will also be dents to be considerate. "Don't just leave considered your internet on all the time. Turn it off.

Program courses will include stand-up comedy, the fun- Log off. If you're using your phone, don't damentals of acting, sitcom writing, and industry presenta- be silly because it affects everybody... show tion some restraint" Although the motion to accept the new program was carried at the Board of Governors meeting Monday, the Academic Council will have the final say. Humber already offers a week-long comedy writing workshop in the summer which costs approximately $900. Photd By Andrea Lewandowski Last year, enrollment for this workshop doubled from 40 to 80 students. This#?*!@% phone!

•Et Cetera* J.\M AH1 21 -27, l<»<»<» Richler joins School for Writers team

Controversial added "I think he's compa- novels, two \'olumes ot short sto- "He said, if people rable to us getting nes, plays and memoirs ha\e Montreal author Wciiil to be writeis, .Atuiioi,] estatijislu'd Inm ,is oiu- ul they'd be bettei ott to Ki'iti"! ->aid C anada's gri\iti-st .lutluns to grace the sell shoes than take a number's conMsteiuy •John Mettalt, .lutlioi ,md ihIi creative writing III getting high-profile tor 111 The Porcupine's Quill " halls ofHumber. course .uitluii-i makes the pro- Ninn Kk(1, uluisL' triliigN -

Kertes asked hmi gram >. ii'pulation Lives of the Saints, In a Class By Andrew McKay again after Richler took btand abiive the rest House, and Where She Has Clone Ediloruil Staff part in last November's "If you tell (prospec- was greeted with intematuinal Distinguished Speaker tive students) you've acclaim

umber's School for writ- series, also organized got Mordecai Richler, •Anne Michaels, whose first H ers has scored a major by the writers' school. you get a respect that novel. Fugitive Pieces, won coup, adding Mordecai Kertes said Richler other schools don't numerous Canadian, Anieru.in Richler to an already impressive changed his mind after have and British awards cast for this summer's Writers' hearing about some of "We were called the • DM Thomas, one oi Britain's Workshop the other authors lined toremost writing school most respected authors, with such Richler agreed last week to up for the workshop. by the (]lobe & Mail for novels to his credit as The White " take part in the week-long work- "1 told him we had that very reason Hotel and Eating Pavlova shop, after some pleading by Bruce Jay Friedman, This year's work- As well, the school will be

Humber School for Writers' direc- who is a guy (Richler) shop will feature one of hosting a non-fiction writing

1 ILL I'HI tor Joe Kertes. really admires," Kertes the most stellar casts in workshop during the same week The cigar-chomping author is ready to smoke He had approached Richler said. the program's history. Featured teachers will include the out new writers. previously, but was met with a He said Richler is Instructors will include: legendary writer and journalist cold response. among the upper echelon of "We've had Margaret Atwood, •Wayson C'hoy, author of the Cleorge Plimpton, famous for "I asked him about five years authors who have taught at the Timothy FIndley, and Carol award-winning The Jade Peony, Paper Lion and The Curious ago, but he said no," Kertes workshop. Shields," Kertes said •Timothy Findley, whose 10 Case of Sidd Finch, and l.ouis Find out how your school measures up BY Penny Laughren out a survey. It's called the Key also measure how prepared col- they are receiving," said David lege administrators and the educa- News Reporter Performance Indicator (KPI), and lege graduates are to join the Griffin, manager of business tion ministry It will be distributed You could help Humber get will be distributed to college stu- work force. Up ^^^^^^,^^^^^^^^^,^,^1^^ process develop- and collected throughout the col- more funding from the dents across the province during to 10,000 ment, lege classrooms by students T _ provincial government by the first week of February. Humber stu- TheI hC KPI willW'lll Almost 10 per cent All of the information obtained taking the time to answer some The KPI will score how satis- dents are eligi- sCOrC hOW Satisfied "f number's operat- from the survey is confidential. simple questions. fied students are with their learn- ble to partici ing grant will eventu- Students can rest easy they won't students are with There's no catch, college ing experience, support services pate. ally be linked to the be identified in any way administrators prepare to pass and resources. The survey will The survey thclr teaming KPI survey. With The pencils will be provided gives students experieiice. increased funding, the by the school. Read the questions "an opportuni- ^^^^^^^^^^^^" college could provide carefully and answer them hon- Students coughing up ty to provide students with better estly The survey should only take feedback to the college and the equipment, resources and services. about 20 minutes. more than cold cash Ministry of Education about the The survey was designed by a All pencils are kindly asked to quality of education and services steering committee of students, col- be returned in an effort to save BY Robbie Kirk Ross said. Nem Reporter More pleasing to students are Students' Association conditions that will benefit those Council Students fear they will have to who drive cars long on years and cough up extra cash to ensure Humber College short on cash. their cars don't emit blue smoke. "If you have an '85 model car. The Ontario Drive Clean pro- It will be tested by 1985 stan- gram is part of a policy to curb dards, not 1999," Ross said. the pollution for exhaust fumes Most relieving of all to stu- of cars in the Toronto area. dents is this: if a vehicle requires Exhaust is a concern for the repairs of at least $200, a two number of students who com- year conditional pass will be mute to Humber. Whether it's granted. causing pollution or draining Ross was understanding of their bank accounts for car students who may be financially repairs strapped with their older cars. "I think it's good. It'll get rid "My son's driving an '86 of all that blue smoke. But it Chevette,"he said. could be hard for people who Run For Ross also points out that peo- have older cars they want to ple can save money by getting sell," said Jeff Piotrowski. Student Government their car a tune up rather than Marc Wert, a student said, pay the $30 for the emissions test "I'm already working two jobs Executive or Reps only to fail and have to take the and going to school. It's hard test over for $15. enough to afford my car as it is," "We would really urge people said Humber student Marc Wert. to take the test early," Ross said, Charles Ross of the Ontario anticipating a traffic jam in test- Ministry of the Environment was ing facilities before the deadline. NOTICE OF ELECTION quick to say that efforts are being Traffic at local accredited facil- made to accommodate drivers so ities has been steady, according that they can pass the emissions to Ray Blackburn, manager of standards by the April 1 deadline Executive and Board of Governor's: March 23 - 25 '99 Midas on Rexdale Boulevarcf. and have certified vehicles on the "We had five cars last week road. and tttere are more coming in. - "VWvt got 36 facilities in School/Divisional Reps: April 13 14 '99 Ifll dlifinitely be busy come l^tontoright now; By April well be looking at having about 300/

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Taking the Golden report to task [wu'iv.r\id/.o/i.t,i) Students living in residences 've been home- on welfare chec]ues. None oi these recommen- taken away. You stay homeless betaiisi' you across Ontario are being warned - less twice You dations would have wcirked for me, and I was lose yt)ur sense of worth and the feeling that their rights are not protected .know how easy it desperate to get off the street you belong nowhere except out on the street under die province's Tenant 10- is to become home- What, then, could they possibly do for a There is nobody to help vou with any ot Protection Act. That means uni- less? year life" in the shelters veteran of the "rough who has these problems versities and colleges have com- Just piss off your already given up hope? They feed you, smile and wish you a "good plete control, except in those parents when you're This report has absolutely nothing to do day," but nobody treats you like a real person rooms equipped with self-con- 21. With no skills and with homelessness or being poor But it has Then, one day, you've suddenly lost your tained kitchens and bathiooms. no bank account, 1 everything to do with political grandstanding. humanity. For example, landlords must give a to was forced to the The poor don't )ust need more housing, What the homeless need is way recap- tenants at least 30 days notice of streets. they need money to get them to the right ture the feeling that life is worth living, not an eviction, but schools have no I was stubborn places. just an inconvenience to put up with They such requirement The news was and dragged myself out of the gutter. Long-winded reports from task forces, need the people of this city to stand up and met with indifference firom most Sometimes people helped me, but few are so which are as out of touch as they are well- say they care. students. lucky. meaning, don't cut it. 1 hope I'm never faced with being home- Brack The problem is, most street people have The homeless need volunteers who share less again, but if 1 am, 1 hope I'm not in (awu'. broiku. lo/press) neither the resolve, nor the resources to pull their experiences and can identify with them - Toronto. University administration has themselves out. Nothing exists in this city to people who know what it's like to spend the If our megacity keeps trying to address the speed- help them. night on a steaming grate. homeless crisis with task forces instead of real decided to crack down on campus. Last week, we saw a report from the The homeless need real people who gi\'e a solutions, e\'erybody will suffer ing motorists on Instead of the previous three Homelessness Action Task Force. It was full of damn to get out there and help. No one will ever come up with the right the BS recommendations we would expect We don't need a bunch of apartment build- answer until we really understand what the warnings prior to suspending driving privileges, there will onlv from people who want to help, but don't have ings - nine emergency' cold weather alerts this question is. be one warning given out. Sp»eed a clue what's going on winter proved there Is plenty of space for has been an ongoing concern for The report calls for more low-income hous- short-term shelter Aihtrcui McKuy, the Huvd'cr t.l CV/cn; s edilor- campus police, and a $2500 new ing, iiddiction centres, and rent supplements You become homeless v\hen )our roof is ui-chh'f, ]io'd' Uvc>ui the iiiTi'sroo/ii radar gun will be used to \if;or- oush' enforce the speed limit. lAfeim Heiiifz Western

{iiwu>.^:;ttte. uav. ai) HNNSPUW SEX FAIR earned the nickname "Lake A couple of stabbings last week- A Finnish town's response to Lovemaking" by the locals end have left two men in hospi- Under the sea the United Nations' designation of The fair is restricted to those tal and prompted London jxilice 1999 as the Intemahonal Year of who are 45 and older Organizers to take immediate measures. Ihe worst part about the Snow Job of '99 Older Persons is to hold a "sex hope participants still have a Rabce say the increased violence is hitting us now: it's melting. This fair" this summer. "twinkle in their eyes." is due to a combination of JL wouldV be great news, if not for The Toronto Star reports the T things: weapioiis, high testos- province-wide reports of roofs collapsing UN requested the special year be iisTMiBraiin terone levels, and booze. There under the snow's weight. celebrated with some kind of spe- A man who bought an anhque have been nine such incidents Last week, seven prized horses suffered cial event. Leave it to the Finns to painting for $100 believes it's reported since Jan.l. Police plan minor injuries when a barn collapsed in host a love convention. worth up to $80 million. After all, to increase patrols in the trou- Caledon. The village of Kutemajarvi, it could be a lost Rembrandt. bled quarters of downtown On Monday, the roof of Montreal's stadi- which only has a population of 400 Georges Boka, an art historian, London. um, the Big O, gave in too. people, will be the site of the one- purchased the painting in August Prfncettn Your roof may not have collapsed, but you day fair on Aug. 7 1980, according to The Toronto

better make sure it's not leaking. At the centre of the extravagan- Star. After a close examination, {an'a'. iLiihipnncitoman. aim)

My house has turned into a swamp za will be a trail for lo\ers to fol- Bt>ka believes the painting is a 17th The university's Nude Olympics

I always wanted a swimming pool, but never pictured it in my base- low through forests and meadows centur)' original work It will be are in jeopardy. President HaroU ment. The waterfall is a nice touch, but ha\'ing it pour dciwn the stairs Signs will lead couples to secluded displaved as part of a Rembrandt T. Shapiro wants to end the wasn't quite what 1 had in mind. areas where they can go for a "roll exhibition at the Mobile Museum annual tradirion of sophomores

It runs all the way from my bedroom on the third floor and down to in the hay." The \illagc has already of Art in Alabama this week running naked lliroiigh the cam- the basement - this was never my vision of paradise pus after the first big snowfafl.

My boyfriend, whose bedroom is in the basement, has had to retreat This year, 350 students partid- to the "highest ground" or risk sleeping in someone's warped version It Is nilritten puted in the run — five were hos- of a waterbed. pitalized and four were trtated at Tt\e most difficult thing in the world is to For some reason, the drain isn't in the middle of the floor, it's in the the school's health centre for reveal yourself, to express what you have comer where the water never goes. That makes it tough finding land alcohol poisoning. Students are to... As an artist. I feel that we must try said to drink as much as they can above sea level. many things, but aboi^ all. we must dare Oh, and most of the water leaks right beside the fuse box. At any to Jail. You must hai>e the courage to be to numb the effects of the cokl moment we could all be electrocuted. bad. To be willing to risk everything to weather while they streak. " really express it all. Of course, you're probably wondering: where is this wonderfully Witeilee 89) safe environment that we live in? It's in a beautiful area of "Etobi-hole," ^ohn Cassavetes (1929 {mi'W.tmpnnt.uaii}tcrloo.Cii) not too far from Humber Writer, actor, director, Jotiii Cassavetes is olteii crixliteii as Itie A CIBC branch at the schooPs My home is under the care of a property management company It louiuler of American iiKlepeiKieiil < iiiema student hfc centre was robbed of is in charge of things like garbage pick-up, groundskeeping, and new Cassavetes is Ijcsl kiiowii for roles in bi(.; tiudf^el ninis like an undisclosed amount of windows and roofs. Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Dirty Dozen (19671 He used Itie mooey. It was the first time that leaUires The rent we pay to live in the house is supposed to co\er the main- money he earnett to llnanre his own low t)uilfjel particular branch had ever been His debut nim. (1959) was a gnlly improvissti\al t)y storm There was But so far, no one's shown too much sympathy for those of us living When promolins Edge of the City (1957) on a radio show C.issaveles other customer in the bank at the under water asked any listeners wlio wanle9e, even stadiums fall apart Cassavetes jjot a Best I)ire< lot nomin.ilion lor A Woman Under the armed, and no one was injured. And now, if I don't move into a new place scxin, I'm going to end up Influence (19741 his wife. (ieii,i Rowlands wlio starred m llie liliii The manager is treating the rob- a daiwning victim because of this slorm snow was nomiiiateti tor Best Actress Leonard Maltin gave the film ,i two bery as an isobted inodent star rating

Lisa Ramford ;s no/ a pesf'Wushc persoti

'Et Cetera* " '11 I'CI'I Iwi \H1 L'l . tmurt snow By Kevin Mastekman News Reporter

umber's Lakeshore stu- H dents show no signs of letting the weather stop their fun as snow removal equipment and SAC events plow for- wards. Despite the worst weather, John Hooiveld, manager of phys- muTl) BY KbVlN MASTEKMAN ical resources, has ever seen at the Warnell smashes winter's college, there have been only defence. He hasn't met a minor annoyances. storm he couldn't lick. "In my 21 years here at

Humber College, it's not unusual "The people who really need to have to handle three to four recognition are James Bylick feet of snow, just not in the span (director of logistics) and his staff, of a few days," he said. they're the ones out there getting

Hooiveld noted even with no it done," Hooiveld said. full-time support staff at Lakeshore, snow was cleared and SACSNOVVrROOf paths were salted in a timely fash- ion, without denting the budget. With a ski trip planned for Jan.

Lakeshore also has an inherent 29, SAC is working with the

advantage over the North cam- snow, and not against it.

pus when it comes to dealing Lance Lougheed, SAC office with snow - space. manager, the one who usually

"At Lakeshore, there is gener- hears student gripes first at SAC,

ally a lot of space beyond the lots, said he hasn't heard any com- so you just push the snow aside," plaints about snow removal. His

Hooiveld said. recommendation is to enjoy the With the help of two to four snow, as Et Cetera found him and workers, a snowblower, and a Toby Warnell, SAC vice-presi- small Bobcat plow, Lakeshore dent, outside in the snow playing PHOTO BY KEVIN MASTERMAN managed to beat the snow. football. SAC vice-president Toby Warnell goes deep against Old Man Winter. Comedy and crime - George F. Walker style

The roller coaster plot coupled Prior to joining the University Ojfbeat play with Walker's unique humour are of Toronto as a senior tutor in the bound to keep the audience's University College drama pro- hits home with attention right until the finale. gram. Bush directed Walker's "(The play) is rude and honest Love and Anger and performed

criticism. ..terrifyingly funny. It's in premiers of many of the students very in your face," said director writer's earlier works. We survey you because we care about what you think of us. Stephen Bush. Bush is also a co-founder of BY DAVID SMITH Bush is pushing for matinees to Mixed Company Theatre, a former We always have. News Reporter make the production available to artistic director of Ottawa's Great We asked you whether or not Humber was an excellent Big city drama with a comedic more of the Humber population. Canadian Theatre Company, and College; nearly 80% of you said we are. twist is set to hit the Lakeshore He believes the play is app)ealing to has performed various roles on campus. students because it tackles issues several CBC radio dramas. Allow us to return the compliment: An energetic mix of life's that are relevant to their lives. Earlier this season, Theatre We are outstanding because of YOU, too. intriguing coincidences and "(Walker) is probably one of the Humber enjoyed much success incongruous relationships con- top playwrights in the English- with a production of Godspell. Nearly 80% of our graduates also said we were great verge and unfold on Theatre speaking world," said Bush. The staff hopes Escape From for their careers. because THEY were well-prepared Humber's stage in its upcoming If the director's testimony is Happiness and the upcoming

production of George F. Walker's, unconvincing. Theatre Humber concurrent runs of Shakesp>eare's One of the reasons we are great is that we listen. When Escape From Happiness staff appeal to the bottom line. Macbeth and Twelfth Night will you said it was a pain to try to get through to Financial The east Toronto playwright "It's inexpensive and a great add to the theatre's earlier Aid, instituted direct-line access to OSAP. we chronicles the escapades of a way to support other Humber achievement. When the Key Performance Indicators survey comes to weird, yet all-foo-familiar family students," said Anne Ptasznik, Escape from Happiness runs as it battles the miseries of urban marketing and promotions man- from Feb. 3-1 5 at Theatre your class the first week of February, please take the life. ager for Theatre Humber Humber's Studio Theatre. Parking time to show us YOU CARE, TOO. A mother and her three grown Bush is more than qualified to is free. Tickets are priced at $10 for Hut daughters don their detechve hats lead the cast of students from adults, $7 for students, and group and join forces to solve a crime. Humber's theatre program. His rates are also available. Along the way, they bump into resume boasts more than 30 years Tickets can be reserved by clumsy and obstinate crooks. of professional theatre experience. calling (416) 675-6622, ext. 3414.

We're still listening. •El Cetera*

Jwi \K\ L'l - 27, 1 '»<»<» OnCampus etc. Faculty members honoured for works mnliiMrse

"I thought I won something silly her exploration like a disk or something." Newby and Hlias "The best part ol doing the That was the reaction from research was playmg around Theresa Sawicki, a second-year list with the instruments. After you nursing student and winner of a join Humbers of see this, you realize that's not deskjet printer. She won it in a just rust, but dried blood, and contest included in the coupon- accomplished authors you wonder how many arms filled envelopes distnbuted in and legs were amputated front of the bookstore every By Dean Pinkham because they didn't have the September. The contest involves £( Cetern Staff basic knowledge of medicine, the partnerships of Clegg they )List hacked," Newby said Campus Marketing Limited, the thing's for certain, bookstore and Hewlett Packard, umber College can now add two One more faculty members to its illustri- thanks to Newby's work, Previous prizes mcluded trips H ous list of published authors. Torc^nto will be able to learn and cars. -Shanna Rundk Daiyce Newby and John Elias were about one of its great citi/ens Jfbhuiitlni acknowledged last Wednesday by their peers Elias, Humber's genera at a luncheon in the faculty lounge. education co-ordinator has put Four experts will be fielding ques- Ms. Newby, Humber's intercultural centre together his first published tions ui the fourth "Kecruiter co-ordinator and international student advi- book, called Philosophical Panel Discussion" hosted by sor, has just finished her seventh biography, Notes to My Friends - a collec- Human Resources Development Hi I)i XN I'lNKH \M Anderson Ruffin Abbot. It takes a look at the tion of essays which deal with Canada. Managers from Business Elias (bottom left) and Newby proudly showing off extraordinary life of Canada's first Afro- the different questions and Depot, Canadian Tire, and their works. Canadian doctor. societal behavior in philoso- DirectProtect will discuss such Abbot was born in Toronto in 1837 and died phy "I think the book tries to overcome stereo- issues as what qualities an here in 1913. The years between were filled Elias's book focuses on philosophers such t\pes and to lav the groundwork for the com- employer k>oks for in a job appli- with some incredible accomplishments, as, Jacques Derrida, Karl Marx, and Fredrik munity which is tolerant and open minded. cant and Awhat recruiters look for including being one of only eight black sur- Nietzche. It blends their teachings with his That, in fact, is committed to the notion of free- in a resume. There is no charge to geons during the American Civil War, a own historical accord. dom of thinking," explamed Elias. attend the discussion, which takes remarkable achievement that Newby calls his The book purposefully stays away from Anderson Ruffin Abbot is available in the place on Monday from 9:30 a.m. claim to fame. espousing one central theme. bookstore on hard cover for $18.95 while to noon at the HRDC Employ- spent eight years painstaking- "I deal with all sorts of things like political Philosophical Notes to My Friends is also ment Resource Centre on Newby, who ly researching and producing her biography correctness, religion, death and the available on soft cover for 19 95 and can be Albion Road. God on Abbot found that she enjoyed some parts of thing," Elias said. found in Mumber's librarv Person of the Week Madness! By Laura Urmoneit Gaurav takes advantage of Humber On Campus Reporter By Shauna Duffy Week." Our new weekly feature from India, is studying business I'd be paying double the amount Winter Madness has On Campus Reporter will focus on Instructors, stu- management. of tuition fees that I'm paying come back to Humber dents or staff members who have The New Delhi native went to right now In college" and SAC is hosting a his week, we feature made an Impact on Humber's high school in Las Vegas, NV, week of fun starting on Monday.

Gaurav Sajwan as our first community. and plans to study business and El Cetera: What is the difference "The idea of winter madness is T "Humber Person of the Sajwan, an international student information systems at a univer- In education between Canada to give students a chance to have sity after finishing at Humber. and India? a little bit of fun," said Lise

Gaurav shared his experiences of Sajwan : "Schooling is much Janssen, leadership and programs North America and Humber more advanced In India When a co-ordlnator for SAC. College with Et Cetera in a recent student reaches high school in The week starts off with free Q and A session. Canada, they have a tough time popcorn and hot chocolate, and a Education Is much more draw for three pairs of tickets to Et Cetera: Why did you go to demanding and much more see Big Wreck and Emm Gryner

high school In Las Vegas? competitis'c In India." at Caps on Mcinday at 8 p.m. The Sajwan: "To experience the draw will be held at the Promo American education system." Ef Cetera. Mow are \'ou doing so Booth across from the bookstore.

far at I lumber College^ The whole week is costing Et Cetera: What do \ou think of Sajwan. "What I'm doing In col- SAC $7,500.

the American system' lege, r\e already done in India, "Big Wreck is costing us $9,000

" Sajwan: "InitialU, when 1 went I'm doing pretty well 1 don't like In total, Janssen said "But we're

to high school (In Las Vegas), it to boost nivselt getting back approximately

was a big culture shock. It was S4,5()() in ticket sales." too lenient Kids could do any- Et Cetera What cmintrv do \ou Some other events include thing There's not much control prefer more, Canada or the limbo dancing and a barbque. A " on the kids United States' snowman bmlding contest will be

Sajwan "I preter li\ing in held on Wednesday and prizes

Et Cetera : Wh) did you apply to Toronto People are friendi\ in include a free ski trip, SAC Humber? Tortmto I'd prefer to stay in pullovers, and mitts.

Sajwan: "It has a very good Canada any day if I had to To wrap up Winter Madness, application for business and choose between Canada and the students can hit the slop>es at Blue computer education." States." Mountain in Collingwood. The package price for the ski trips

Ef Cetera: Why not university? If there IS a peri

Sajwan: "I was also accepted by "Humber Person of the Week" mate- portation and a lift ticket.

Photo by Shauna Duffy York University and University rmf contact AlJo Petrone ni the Tickets for the ski trip as well Sajwan seems to enjoy all the lovely perks Toronto has to of Toronto, but the problem was nra>snx)m at Ext 4514 or at (416) as additional information are offer, especially the weather. that I'm an international student 596-5537 available in the SAC office.

•Et Cetera*

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Health etc. Getting better, naturally tatMndc alarai decks

Scientists say they have toms. found a clue as to why some Homeopathy These remedies are usually people don't need an alarm found in health food stores. clock to wake up at nearly the At Burlington Health Foods, same time every morning provides an owner Helena Minnes said she is

Sleep is regulated by hor- seeing more and more educated

mones. It appears that those customers searching for alterna- who go to sleep expecting to alternative to tives to traditional drugs. wake up at a certain time "We recommend that people secrete the hormone adreno- conventional don't combine homeopathic treat- corhcotropin approximately ments with many prescription one hour before they wake. drugs because they (the prescrip- -The Thnmto Star medicine hon drugs] may cause them (the homeopathic remedies] to be inef- Bailies, the usMi way By Rebecca Healey fective," she said. "And also to Health Reporter check with their doctors before Researchers say couples stopping [prescribed] medica- who've conceived a child by s part of a growing trend tions to use homeopathic reme- in-vitro fertilization might towards natural healing dies." want to try procreating the Aof the body, homeopathy A unique aspect of homeopa- usual way next time round. A has found a niche. thy is that no single specific med- Japanese study of 142 women Traditionally, Western medi- ication will treat each set of symp- between the ages of 24 and 40 cine has treated the symptoms of toms or illness. Treatments are showed that 18 per cent con- an illness with medication. custom tailored to individual ceived naturally within 5 According to Urszula Klups, needs. years of an IVF pregnancy. the supervisor of the If your interest has been Photii by Rebi-xxa Healey The younger the woman, the Homeopathic College of Canada piqued, there are some points of Some prefer homeopathic remedies, which rely on plant, min- better her chances. clinic at Humber College, atti- interest for Humber students. eral and sometimes animal extracts, for treating illness. -TIk Torviilo Star tudes toward this route are chang- The Homeopathic College of

ing "like cures like," set out by Dr. because they are meant to treat Canada (HCC) currently uses m Natural moves "People are tired of using Samuel Hahnemann, an 18th-cen- the person on all levels: mental, classroom space at the college to antibiotics and tired of using tury German doctor. The idea is emotional and physical," said accommodate the growing inter- The Canadian College of medications with many side something which produces a par- Sandra Lewis, a student-practi- est in its courses. Naturopathic Medicine effects," she said. "Many people ticular symptom may also work tioner of homeopathy who works There are plans to extend its (CCNM) is preparing to who try homeopathy have not to alleviate that same symptom at the Humber clinic. three-year program to four years move to a permanent new been cured [by Western medicine] when given in a small dosage. According to a booklet from in the near future. campus in North York. The and have lost confidence in their For example, peeling an onion Nu-Medicine Homeopathics, The HCC operates its student

clinic will open its doors by doctors." can cause burning, watery eyes. there are two types of homeopa- clinic in the Humber Health spring 1999 and full class- Commonly referred to as alter- One homeopathic remedy uses a thy that are commonly practiced. Services office and is open from 5

room operations will get native medicine, homeopathy preparation of red onion to treat Classical homeopathy is the use pm to 9 pm Wednesdays and underway in September. This uses plant, mineral and some- allergies with the same symp- of only one "well chosen" remedy Thursdays.

move follows the opening of times animal extracts to trigger a toms. at a time, while complex homeop- The first visit is free. the new external clinic at 1229 sick person's natural defences. "Homeopathic treatments also athy combines several remedies Subsequent visits are $30 each or

Queen St W. in mid- It's based on the principle of differ from traditional methods to treat a broader range of symp- four for $60. November, a pro)ect under- taken in partnership with the Parkdale Community Health Centre. Women's health forum and expo will be -Alive

Trans fats ne mere in town at Toronto Convention Centre

Wild Oats Markets has decid- By Victoria Musgrave care in the 90s, women and smok- Keynote speakers include Dr. ed to remove all products Health Reporter ing and avoiding sports-related Karen Johnson, who will be dis- containing trans-fatty acids injuries. cussing the effects of managed

from its shelves. LaRue you are looking for some- There will also be over 100 health care on women's health at Ebersole, of the second Ifthing to do this weekend and exhibits featuring products, serv- a luncheon tomorrow. largest natural supermarket are interested in women's ices and information about On Saturday, Dr Mary Pipher, chain in North America, said health issues, the Women's Health women's health issues. PhD, will give a presentation on the company is taking a stand Matters Forum and Expo might The Canadian Cancer Society, rebuilding families. against the health risks posed just be for you. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Organized by Women's by trans fats. The Expo will take place Swiss Herbal Remedies and College Hospital, the third annual

-Alive tomorrow and Saturday at the Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc., are Women's Health Matters Forum

Metro Toronto Convention just a few of the organizations set- and Expo is receiving corporate

AtriskferJUzhelhiers Centre. Admission is free for stu- ting up exhibits. sponsorship from General Motors

dents and seniors and is $10 dol- The exhibitors will also be giv- and a number of pharmaceutical Courtesy PHcrro Alzheimer's to the list. lars per day for all others ing lO-to-15 presentations Add minute companies. Dr. Mary Pipher, PhD, will Recent studies show that It will feature over 40 interac- each hour According to Mahdavian, the be a keynote speaker at Expo inadequate nutrition early in tive seminars with medical "It is the one opportunity for Expo is unique from other

life may have such long-term experts and alternative healthcare doctors, nurses, patients and women's health events because of (416)323-6000 or e-mail at

consequences as an increased professionals. A wide range of healthcare providers to get it's backing by the hospital. [email protected]. The complete

risk of this debilitating dis- issues affecting women will be together in one room,"said Negar "There is nothing else out there program is also available on the ease. explored, such as allergies, Mahdavian, one of the organizers like this, " she said. Internet at

-The Vmmto Star healthy eahng on the run, elderly of this event. For more information, call www.infinetcomm.com.

•EtCctoa* Ja.m ARV2I -27, I'W) Health

Jack Frost has no Medicine cabinet mayhem friends in winter Home supply prevents late By Shauna Duffy the blood is cut off from the area llt'illlh Kt'liorli-r Armstrong said the symptoms night runs start with numbness, usually

m't li'l trust t.iku J biti' affecting the extremities such as

out of you this wintt'r the hands, particularly the fin- By Courtney Chansavang gers, the toes, heels, ears and D Health Ri'porlii lor those who like to spend nose lime outdoors during the winter Armstrong described the feel- There's nothing uorse than months, frtistbite poses a serious ing of frostbite as a squeezing waking up HI the niiddlL" danger to exposed body parts pain because the vessels are con- of the night with stomach

"It hurt like hell," recounted stricted, followed by numbness cramps ^)r a fe\'er tornier I lumber Computer Sales When the area thaws, a throbbing So, it's probabl)' wise to pre- and Marketing student Tanya kind of pain results as the area pare for those situations b)' Keichen warms and vessels expand. stocking up with the essential One time in high school while Third-year Ryerson Nursing remedies. Pmoih in Kktsii Smmm waiting for a bus, Reichen's ears student, Midhelle Cuda, who Phil Emberley, a pharmacist A stocked medicine cabinet provides easy access to the right were frostbitten. works at Armstrong's office, said at a Shoppers Drug Mart in remedies to relieve annoying night time discomforts . When she arrived at school the best thing to do in a case of Woodbridge, said he sees many that morning, the pain set in and frostbite is to go to a warm place frantic people in his store at odd iting. Pepto Bismol or antacids he sees many of the same prob- her ears were very red and and apply warm water to the hours buying basic items that can help stomach aches and gas. lems in his Shoppers Drug Mart swollen. It wasn't severe, but she affected areas. These areas should should be available at home for Since it's prime cough and and IDA stores in Hamilton. said it served as an important les- not be rubbed or chaffed, as fur- easy access. cold season, Emberley also rec- "Some people break out with son. therdamage could be caused. "There are several things ommends a supply of Neo an itchy hive in the middle of the Former Humber Photography In extreme cases, gangrene (medications) people need to Citran, a hot lemon drink, to night from an allergic reaction, student Keith Haist also got frost- may set in. In that case, Cuda said keep in their medicine cabinet to treat the basic cold. As well, he either from something they've bite one winter after deciding not hospitalization is necessary, as the avoid such situations," said there's a prevalence of the eaten or medications they've to wear a hat. He said he didn't affected body part usually has to Emberley said. stomach flu lately and would taken, so always have Benadryl want to mess up his hair, but be amputated. There is also the Simple medical conditions add Immodium to the shopping for such emergencies," he said ended up paying the price. danger of permanent circulation such as headaches, fever, a stub- list. "The side effects of it is drowsi-

"1 should've worn a hat," he damage. born cough or gas can be looked If symptoms last for more ness, so it doubles up as an aid conceded. So, in cold weather, the best after with treatments available at than three days, however, for insomnia (while sick)."

Dr. Janice Armstrong, who thing you can do is dress accord- the local pharmacy. Emberley suggested it may be Chong also said that with all works at the Westway plaza clinic ingly. The best protection are lay- For example, Emberley sug- time to visit the doctor, as this is products, safe use is a priorit\' in Etobicoke, said frostbite affects ers that trap air between them. gests storing such products as likely symptomatic of an under- A list of expiry dates and circulation. The cold causes a nar- "Wear extra socks, gloves and Tylenol for body aches and fever lying condition. instructions on product use rowing of the blood vessels and ear muffs," Cuda said. and Gravol for nausea and vom- Pharmacist Joon Chong said should keep things organized TECHNOLOGY,MANAGESCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING GRADUATES your FUTURE TEXTILE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Drop by the Winter Madness Promo Booth and pick-up information about the week's events and enter to win one of four pairs of tickets to the SOLD OUT Big Wreck concert.

Doors open at 8:00pm

Q Promo Booth - Across from the Bookstore - ^ 8:00am- 1:00pm Free Popcorn and hot chocokile ^ Tuesday, January 26 (Wednesday, January 27 SAC presents Michael Lewis, a guest speaker who will help "Feelin' Hot! Hot! Hot!" you land that dream job, build your resume and sell yourself in Dreams of summer in the Student Centre! an interview. If you are graduating this spring, this should not be 1 1 :00am - Kickin' off to Coffee Houses '99 missed. Michael will help you to feel more confident and ready to take on the world. Home-grown Humber Talent, Sandy Thompson 12:00 noon - 2:00pm: Crazy Steel, 12:00 noon in the Community Room Four Piece Calypso Band featuring dancing. *Free muffins and juice will be provided. All are welcome! For limbo stuff! more information please call ext. 4411 Lots of FREE Q Free BurrB.Q. and Outdoor Activities Outside of the Student Centre 11:30am - 1:30pm Snow Relay Race (teams of four) Thursday, January 28 Sign-up in the SAC Office First Prize - SAC fleece pullovers <5aiiies Gaines Xl^aiiies Second Prize - SAC fleece mitts Snowman building contest (teams of two) Test your skills in the Student Centre « Sign-up inihe SAC Office between 10:30am & 1 :30pni First Prize - Trip to Blue Mountain (ski rentals included) Radar Hockey sCbc Second Prize - SAC fleece mitts Basketball ^m.. All participants receive free SAC binders Lots of Prizes!

Friday, January 29

Ski Blue Mountain, Collingw^ood

A|fc Spend a day with us at Blue Mountain, travel on a Video-equipped, modem highway motor coach! Tickets are available in the SAC Office ^it^ - North & Lakeshore -

• Package #1 - Coach & Lift $40.00 • Package #2 - Coach, Lift & Ski Rental (skis, boots & poles) $55.00

• Package #3 - Coach, Lift & Snowboard Rental (board and boots) $68.00 Bus leaves Humber @ 6:30am Bus leaves Blue Mountain @ 5:00pm -j. "^ Li*>r;.,->I2|i^^. ^

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H8W stuff wsiKs Audio and video manufactur- ple because they hd\'e time un Mckinnon ad\ i>)eb that )iHing ers got the chance to show off y^nalysts their hands to accumulate inter- adults should look towards invest- Have you ever wondered how their gadgets the new when est." the engine in your car works or ing in a balanced tund that annual Consumer Electronic recommend Mutual funds are admini.slered what keeps the inside of your includes shares companies tliat Show opened in Las Vegas last m by professional money managers, refrigerator cold' How Stuff week. On display was ha\'e priiven to he stable and prof- are sponsored by investment Works IS a great place to learn Panasonic's Mobile DVD saving now management companies, and are itable. about how things work in I'le Theater System for automo- sold in units. Before making an attempt to world around you. It features biles. For expectant mothers, articles on engines and motors, to retire According to Gaydon Watters, invest , McKinnon suggests that Unisar of New York City put electronics, things around the author of Financial Survival for .Mt investor should first decide on display Bebe Sound, a house, things you see in public, the 21st Century, mutual funds how much he tan contribute to the gadget made up of an amp comfortably computers and the internet. cater to people who don't follow and headphones. Expettant fund After that he has io figure www.luno^tiiffn'ork:^ com the financial markets on a regular mothers can use the gadget to BY Karyn Wilson out what t\'pe of tLinds he is inter- Biz/Tech Reporter basis. listen in on the movement of "Mutual funds are the answer ested in and study the newspaper their infants within the womb. m Scholarstitps What preparations are for 90 per cent of the investing to see vs'hich conipan\' is best miit-navirad you making to save for population who lack the time and McKinnon said once a decision the future? knowledge to make their own Students are financially bur- is made, the investor will be con- dened because most of us don't TimeDigital called it the best Financial analysts say students sound investment decisions in sulted b\' the financial institution machine of the century. iMac between the ages of 18-30 should today's complex markets." know how to make the best use to negotiate the mode of contribu- of government funding pro- was the top selling computer start planning for their retirement. There are o\'er 1200 mutual tion. grams. One such resource is in November last year and Though the world of high funds to chose from in Canada Scholarships Canada. It's now it comes in five fruit-fla- Contributions to the fund can finance can be confusing , there are When looking to purchase a Canada's first and most compre- vored colors; grape, lime, numerous financial institutions mutual fund, an investor can be made every two weeks or once strawberry,blueberry and tan- hensive scholarship site. Over that offer young adults the oppor- either consult a bank or a financial in a month. Fluctuations in the 60,000 scholarships worth more gerine. The fruit-colored tunity to customize their own institution like Mackenzie financial markets do not affect the display last than $50 million can be found at iMacs were on portfolios. Financial Corp. or Fidelity week at the MacWorld Show investor's contributions. the site. A portfolio is a collection of Investments wxL'iuscholnrihipscanada.coiii in San Francisco. When the According to McKinnon, as the investments held by an investor. Both offer a variety of mutual original iMac was released last years pass, interest is accumulated So, what is the best way to funds and financial consultants to August, in translucent blue, it invest in your future? help you create a portfolio on the funds. sold 800,000 units by mid- Gambling "Mutual Funds are the most When choosing a fund, it is This means that the earlier yt^u December. Industry analysts important way of getting into important to decide whether you contribute to a mutual fund, the say the iMac is a marvel of Gone are the days when you had investing," said David McKinnon, are more comfortable investing in simplicity. Open the box and more money you will save b\' the to go to casinos to gamble. Now a financial engineer for the Royal a conser\'ati\'e fund, which offers plug in. Connect phone lines, time you turn 65 gambling addicts can do it on the Bank of Canada. modest returns, or are willing to click a button and you are on internet for real or just for A\'oid cashing in on your funds cash "The whole point of mutual take a risk and invest in a fund the Net. fun. If you play for money the funds is for retirement, and mutu- which has the potential to pay big before retirement because it v\ill charges will be credited or debit- al funds are suited to younger peo- dividends or losses. attract taxation, he said. ed to your credit card. Everything

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Lifestyles etc. Striving to make the grade TeelHemiiiBi

Thanks to a new electronic By Matet Nebkes

gadget, duiers can order food, fj/i'.s/i//i's Kfpurtcr

drmks or ask for the bill with the year is half over I^'or some students, louch of a button. Lxjcated ui The the academic glass is half full, but tor

ilic iTuddle of the table, die but Dthers it's hall-empty.

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Kiichen restaurants in Bntaui /Kcademics, Richard I look said the general feedback from the faculty is \'ery good. h.i\c spent $1 2 million develop 'I'm hearmg the freshnian class is doing mg this sjsteni which has very well The co-ordinators and the school already proved successful at 12 heads are very optimistic that this year's grad- restaurants in their chain. uating class is strong and should do well," -Nanonal Post Hook said. But many students are not satisfied with BlrtMaygreetfngs their marks and, because it's the new year, Getang a birthday card in the resolve to do better this year. Photo bv Matet Nebres mail IS not always a good thing, The pitfalls students cited in their academ- Food for thought: lunch time is often study time for students trying to balance the at least not if you're a cnrrunal in ic quests for excellence vary in depth and size, pressures of part-time jobs, school and social life simutaneously. London Qty pobce are sending some avoidable and others inevitably part of birthday cards as warnings to the path. "Next semester I'm going to plan ahead, work hours is one of the reasons students suspected drug dealers and Janet Cruikshank, a first-year student who start assignments a couple of weeks ahead leave college. an illustra- thieves. The card has of said Matthew He said three out of 10 leave after the first was five per cent shy of making the Dean's List, . instead of a couple days," tion of the local police station knows what her downfall was last semester. Perlansky. "Procrastination adds stress. It's year, because of academic inadequacy or on the &ont cover. The inside '1 live in residence, stay up until 3 a.m. and laziness on my part." unclear career goals. features a picture of the cell don't do much studying," said Cruickshank. Students like Jeff Hamilton Complained Those who are still here, however, can take door, along with a friendly cap- Marks are a priority to Cruickshank. She's about the hours spent commuting. heart. After first semester, students are gener- tion: "Thinking of you on your just trying to find the balance between the all- "Its kind of difficult to go to school here ally more relaxed and know what to expect, birthday." important social life and the marks. when I live in Mississauga." said academic and career counsellor Liz Sokol. -Toronto Star "1 came here to get an education. Grades Yet the biggest challenge most students cited SokoTs tips to college success include hav-

are important, but I want to have friends at the is working part-time while studying full-time. ing some balance. LMnilasle same time," she said. Jen Beers, who lives in residence, said a "Students have too many financial prob- Thousands of couples in Other students attribute their shortcomings lack of sleep and holding two part-time jobs - lems, personal problems, work and travel Bulgana discovered tlus week to growing pains. Mark Bianco is one such totalling 22 hours per week - prevented her time. Clear away this stuff, so you are emo- that they were hving in sin and example. from reaching her full academic potential. tionally, physically and financially prepared they didn't even know it. Over "Its coming to a new school and starting Beers is not alone in her struggle to balance for school," Sokol said. 50,000 weddings after 1990 were off; to the school. She stressed that grades are important, but conducted by unauthorized offi- Getting know the program and work and director of suggested students balance them with sleep- aals, making the marriages ille- teachers, trying to balance work and school, Peter Dietsche, the Humber recreation. gal. Bianco said. Research Network, said, "about three quarters ing, eating and physical -Toronto Star Another student identified poor time man- of students work over 20 hours per week." According to Sokol, adopting good study

agement as a problem. Dietsche said having too many part-time skills are key. Dollars for the daring

Some students will Second-year Nursing student "This guy came by and asked

Meaghen Mulhall knows first us what we were doing and when do almost anything hand what desperate people will we told him, he felt sorry for us do for cash, and bought us lunch," she said. for money.. .except "1 needed money and a friend Janet Cruickshank, first-year offered me $5 if I snorted the Recreation and Leisure Services

'" sugar from sour key candies. student, will probably never look

work Mulhall said it really hurt, but at vinegar again.

"1 By Camilla Pinter it was worth the $5. was completely broke, and a

Li/('S/i//iN Reporter Travel and Tourism student friend offered me $5 to drink a Phott) by Camilla Pinter Susie Lackey, known to friends as glass of vinegar"" Snorting the sugar from sour key candies is just one tasty way holidays are o\ er, people "Piglet", couldn't ignore her Although her stomach was sore The to earn some cash (and get a good rush at the same time). are broke and some stu- growling stomach. she walked away a little richer. dents arc willing to endure She and a friend needed money Karyn Beecroft took a dive to She walked away completely pucker up for a few biicks.

a little pain and embarrassment to to buy lunch so they started to play make some cash. "I was offered $20 soaked with a dry $20 bill. "I kissed a stranger in a bar for earn a few extra bucks. the guitar on a sidewalk. to jump into a water fountain.'" Friends dared Jess Donovan to $20."

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ditch any old baggage and gel ready lor what you really think They may not like When lite deals you blizzards hiber- Prepare yourself mentally and you'll rise is rigtit around ttw comer Romance gets see your hkjden generous and gentle

a new honey it. but then again, who really cares nate to the challenge steamy towards the end of the month. skje. Don't screw it up.

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You rememberfeeling sick warning drinkers to be more vigilant crimes It is even harder to identify drugs in Don't be a victim A cover story in the Oct 22, 1998 issue of these cases since victims are often too incapac-

I lumber Ht Cetera, and reports last December itated to take action and seek help on their Go to social events, bars or at the bar. Someone offered to of a drug bust in Hamilton, highlight increas- own parties with a friend you trust ing reports of druggings m social situations Drug-induced date rape usually involves a Watch for unusual behaviour driveyou home. Now you 're "Keally, there are all kinds ot drugs, legal setup The attacker attempts to take advan- by your friends.

and illegal, that can be used agamit people, to tage ot the victim s weakened condition with- Intervene if you suspea naked in an unfamiliar bed. take advantage of them, to maki' them \ ulner- in the first few hours at the height t>f the drug s something's not right. It's bet- able," said Mary Addison potency ter to risk your friend getting BY YUMI ICHIDA Addison IS the director ot the Sexual Addison said a common scenario involves upset at you for the day than Liff-itytei Reporter Assault Care Centre, and the department ot the assailant offering to take the victim home to leave her in a dangerous Social Work at the Sunnybrook and Women s and help them when the drug starts to take situation.

ith an increasing number of drugs College Health Science Centre effect Don't leave your drirJc unat-

being reported in sexual assault According to Addison, reports from rape "The majority of assaults tKCur between tended, even if it means bring- cases, local health authorities are crisis centres indicate that drug-induced sex people who know each other," Addison said ing your drinh; onto the dance w " attacks are on the rise in "That's sad, but it s a reality fkxr, or to the washroom. Halton and in other Because a variety of drugs might be used, I^ver leave the bar or club If you suspect you've been drugged: regions. symptoms may vary. But regardless of the with someone you have just

i^&\ a friend a.s.a.p. sexually assaulted, It Is impor- However, it is still drug used, effects may intensify with alcohol met, especially if you are feel- '^4}ia\re your friend accompany tant for police to know abc«it difficult to determine consumption. ing intoxicated.

'' you to a hospital immediately the drugging. whether there is an It is important to trust your instincts when Be aware of what is going on

for t^ing. Many drugs can increasing number of you feel that something is not right with your around you. For more information visit the only be detected within 12 Canadian Nursing Students' incidents, or an increas- condition, even if you have been drinking Be suspicious of people who hours of consumption, Association V\teb Site: ing number of people When going out anywhere you may have a insist ttiat you talhypnof reporting them. drink, Addison recommends using the buddy from them. rape crisis centre, and the Sexual Aisoult Can Cenoe, Sexual assault system. Sunnybrook and Women's Colkg? University of Toronto Police, Rohypnol police. Even if you were not remains one of the most Having a friend accompany you at all times Health Scknce CenM education and aMtrenesi pamphlet grossly underreported is the most effective wa)' to prev ent an attack. Save Fido from becoming a pupsicle

Pet stores carry a range of baby sleeper, but both my dogs to think Paws warm winter wears to protect wear booties and get a ride in the your pets. These include jackets in car to the park near our house," aboutjour pet's a variety of styles, and typically When it's too cold to go for a

range in price from $12 to $100. walk, dog owners still need to winter well-being They also have water-resistant consider their pet s special needs boots with leather padding for There are some precautions pet By Beth Shuman better traction, and a sock for owners must take during the win- Lifestyles Reporter warmth. ter that could be deadly to an ani- Frigid temperatures and O'Reilly said, "Don't forget to mal if overlooked. NUMBER LISTENS heaps of snow over the past shovel a path in your backyard so Christa Chadwick, community

two weeks have left the little dog in your family can outreach co-ordinator at the Torontonians with a lot to think go to the bathroom." Toronto Humane Society, said We may be surveying you to pieces, but that's about, including the needs of their Salt on the streets can also be anti-freeze is extremely toxic to because we care about what you have to say. furry canine and feline friends. irritating to a pet. O'Reilly sug- animals. ""When an animal drinks

O'Reilly, a technician at We always have. June the gested rinsing a dog's paws well from a puddle of water, the sn^^^^^ Lawrence Veterinary Clinic in with water to get the salt off. sweetness of the anti-freeze tastes When you said you didn't like the line-ups to Toronto, said "if you go outside "Dogs' feet are very sensitive to good," she said. "If the cat or dog register, with only a sweater on and it is too the salt, ice and snow. It gets stuck is not brought to a \et immediate- we created a call centre and a streamlined cold for you, then chances are it in their paws," she said. O'Reilly ly, it could be deadly."' registration system to serve you more quickly and will be too cold for your animal. said dogs' ears are especially sen- Pets can't verbalize how they comfortably. Older dogs really suffer during sitive and thin and can easily get feel, so owners should keep in the colder months. frostbite. mind what the weather condi- When you said the computer labs were unreliable, "It's harder for an older animal Sharon Schrage, of Toronto, tions are like we upgraded the labs and developed high standards to keep warm, so don't let them said her dogs get chauffeured to "If our fingers tingle from the of out for too long," O'Reilly said. the local park when the sidewalks cold then imagine how your pet computer acquisitions. "Dogs who do spend a lot of time and roads are too bad to walk on feels with no boots or coat," When you said you couldn't find parking when you outside need more food to pro- "Bumper, Rascal and 1 get dressed Chadwick said. "Just because the wanted to register, we got rid of the meters and duce fat to insulate them and stay warmly in our matching fleece. 1 animal has hair doesn't mean they warmer. sometimes dress Bumper in a will be warm. offered free, short-term parking for registration. She also said dogs are suscepti- ble to hypothermia, which could Humber strike in less than 15 minutes in temperatures of -30°C.

"Even if the dog lives outside in an insulated dog house, they Keep telling us more.... We're listening. should be brought indoors if the

weather is that cold," she said.

For the family feline, all this talk about going outside will be

put on hold until the first signs of spring. O'Reilly said cat owners need to watch their cat's diet "A cat's diet should be cut back by one quarter They should be y put on this type of diet, as they etcetera.humberc.on.ca won't be getting much exercise

Phott) by Rebecca Healey during the winter And if your cat Hoover ei^oys the outdoors. But when the temperature drops does want to go outside, it should "^^ " only be for about five minutes 0- 1^ S ' to -30°C, his furry coat isn't enough to l(eep him warm.

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The Rivoli A Big Wreck at Caps 332 Queen St. W 596-1908 Friday Jan. 22 "The other songs didn't catch Toronto singer and songwriter, ''Superband'' on as well in the States. Much Renann, with guests the Supers. $5. Music had something to do with Salurduy Jan. 23 set to play it. They played our songs a lot," isanna Saniilli (U)riiierly of Henning said. "The Canadian Ba.ss Is Ba.se) $5. old-outshow at music scene has been really gen- Tuesday Jan. 26 erous to us." Dealhreal-Memphis hardcore Their videos have had a lot of crew with Don Luis, Teen Crud Humber air play on Much Music, and were Combo, Countdown to also invited to play the Much Obliteration, Gohira. the and At By HiMANi Ediriweera Music Video Awards (Sept. 98), Lion Cub, 349A College St. $6. Editorial Staff and Snow Job '98, in Kamploops B.C. Henning explained the video Monday Jan. 25: could be another case of a station helped them with their Big Wreck with Emm Gryner at Itmedia-immortalized band, but profile. Caps. it's not. "We got to play right after Sold Out Big Wreck is big, and they are Tribe Called Quest. It was great

everything but a wreck. because it was one of their last Brlefly- With Torontonian, vocalist Ian gigs," Henning added. Thornley writing most of the They were also nominated for Murilyn Manson is Tmishing up band's material, they are far from a Much Music Video Award, and a movie script based on some of being on of the boy band that losing to the Tragically Hip wasn't the concepts of Mechanical have become a stigma in the a big issue for them, Henning Animals. music industry. said. And, they're playing Caps on After months of touring, the Sloan is planning to release a Monday Jan. 25. band members finally have what double live album this spring.. It The closest Dave Henning, Courtesy photd they refer to as their "first real will feature 28 tracks recorded at (back up vocals and base) has Brian Doherty, Dave Henning, Forrest Williams and Ian vacation". Palais Royale last November. been to Humber College was see- Thornley are ready to rock Caps Monday night. "We went our separate ways.

Blondie, with Debbie Harry and ing it as he passed by, a few years We needed a break, to recharge company, are back with their ago. lose something when you have Thornley, Henning, drummer our batteries, get our brains new album and tour. With only 400 people attending 4000 people at a show. There's Forrest Williams, and guitarist; together," Henning said. their venue at Caps, you'd won- lots of energy (in the smaller Brian Doherty. Following another two weeks Silverchair will be hitting the der why such a big band, would ones)." Their career took off with their of touring, beginning with Caps,

road following their new album, want to play such a small venue. Big Wreck has been playing first CD, In Loving Memory Of, the band will be heading back to

Anthem for the year 2000. It "It'll be a good venue. I like together since 1992, when they which was released in 1997. Their the studio to put their heads

will be in stores in March. small, sweaty bars," he said. met at Berkley's School of Music first big hit. The Oaf, topped the together for their next CD. "They're lots of fun to play in. You in Boston. The band includes charts in both Canada and the US, As far as future plans?

.^.•v.:i.vv-.^-^«s-s;rs»--, i-WvtJMt^^d.jy, '^)^^viw^.Aa••r••.<:^. and brought the band to a level of "The same direction. It's been popularity many musicians can really nice, people buying our

only dream of CD's, coming out to our shows. I FareWeL While their other two singles. want to continue what we're Blown Wide Open, and That Song doing, finding an audience and MCotttroversialplay at.the were instant hits in Canada, the U.S making a mark on the music by George Leach, a young^ man English Drama in 1997, maiking tuned into The Oaf. industry," Henning said. Factory Theatre thru Feb 5. who seeks religicm for enlighten- him the first native to receive this ment but is instead drawn to his hohour. •By Andrew Bisson, habit of sniffing gas. Nigger, por- Arts Reporter Some aspects, of foreWel are trayed by Loon Hawk, is an elder controversial, including a scene Quick. Name all of tlie stereo- who spends his days stumbling where Rachel tries to use a page types that surround native peo- around in a drunken stupor. from the bible to roll a cigarette. ''- ple. r-j/-:/ Phyllis, the sensible devoted There's also the naming of one You could probably think of mother, and Rachel, an ex-prosti- of the characters' Nigger. Accord- many, and just about alK of them tute who is sick w[\d tired of rez " ''"'^ ing to Ross, when a native person are portrayed in Ian Ross' award- life. 'v'- ,;/•:' - is much darker than the other winning play, fareWel (reverse Ross, who is a native, peivted people on die reserve, they are for "Welfare")/ now playing at a script that contains a lot of referred, to as "nigger". Like the Factory Theatre. humourous dialogue while also Quentin Tarantino, Ross feels The play focuses on*^ reserve tnixing in several thought-pro- that the word has too much in disarray. Directed by Ken Gass, voking ^eches by the excellent power. Instead of trying to hide it is set on the fictitiotis Partridge cast in between laughs. it, he believes we should use it so Crop reserve ill Manitoba. When This play will, first and fore- it will lose its power and become the all-important welfare checks most, make you laugh. Yet it also

don't arrive, the desperate tribe possesses an underlying mes- just a word agaiit , . goes to their Chief for answers. sage.This is what life is Ute for Ross' fareWel is an enjoyable Yet the Chief happens to be in IJas tnany native people who live on play that will make you laugh

Vegas, and the people are left to reserves - and -thieir living condi- and thii^ You may also have a CnurresY fwmi fend for themselves. ' ^ons need to be improved. better understanding of living , Big Wreck was nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award, There are four central chanlc- The play earned Ross a cohditioi«B on reserves after see- and performed before A IVibe Called Quest's final fers in foreWel. Mejvin, played GoVemor-General's award for ing it ^g.

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Ska takes on racism

"But coming and identifying "We are interested in creating a By Pat Lynch with a group is positive in itself" whole youth sub-culture that Arti RffKirter The past three years have seen adheres to non-racist ideologies,"

The third annual Ska Ska Oi! a revival in the popularity of ska said John "Music is a very good

Benefit concert for Anti-Racist music, and with it's roots in medium to get the message out.

Action Toronto (ARA) takes place Jamaican rude-boy culture, it has We feel that we can reach a lot of

Jan. 22 at the HI Mocambo, and taken on an increasingly anti- young people that way. I think with this year's line-iip, a skank- racist, anti-fascist tone it's important to recognize that in^-^cK)d time is !>ure to be had by Tor Donn Dixon, the drummer there would be no youth culture " all in Spinecracker, ska music otters without music An all-ages audience will be the opportunity to back up his Since 1992, the ARA movement treated to the Canadian ska beliefs and ideals in a fun, posi- has grown throughout Canada stylings of the Planet Smashers, tive way. and the U.S., with 120 chapters in Spinecracker and Split Second, as "The whole idealism behind both large and small towns, fight- well as the streetpunk sounds of ska music is that music is about ing fascism where\er it shows its

Montreal's Street Troopers. peace and fun, not image and all ugly face.

Proceeds from the show will that other bullshit," said Dixon The show is sponsored by go to Anti-Racist Action, a mili- "We hope to teach the young ones CIUT (89.5rM), CKLN (K8 IFM) tant group that came together in not to hate, and if we can teach and SHARP (Skin Heads Against 1992 as a response to the public someone who used to hate, not to Racial Prejudice) Doors open at growth of neo-nazi organizing in hate, then that's even better" 8pm. Toronto. ARA will have a booth where Advance tickets are available "We don't expect everyone people can obtain literature and at Rotate This, Full Blast, She Said who comes to the show to be sup- paraphernalia, as well discuss Boom and Who is Emma? for $7, CoURTKi CHOni portive of our political agenda," issues with members of the or you can fork out $10 at the Matt, Dave, Tim, Leon, and Kurt make up The Planet Ravi says John, a member of ARA. Toronto chapter.. door. Smashers. Catch them at the A.R.A. s smashing the planet

Fat By Lynch tarist and vocalist Matt CoUyer mer of 1999. us," said John. "In fact this is the neck out, and ifs easy for us to Arts Reporter expresses relief over the nearly Coilyer laughs ashe describes Planet Smashers' second concert support that by playing a show." finished product. the sound. with us. We were really gjad we The last ARA benefit they Montreal's Planet Sma- "Ifs ruce to be nearly done, "Oh, it's definitely pop-ska. could secure them." played was back in 1996, and the shers are feeling the because we spent the whole Although I'd like to thSik there Having agreed to the AitA gig, band felt it was time to give

gravity of the studio in month of Deceniber, like 10 hours was some sort of twist to it." the Planet Smashers unanimously something back. tl^e midst of a harsh winter. a day, in pre-production, learning The Planet Smashers will be decided to turn down a laige tour Head down to the El As a follow-up to the critically how to iiate each other in new taking a break ftx>m the studio offei^ because the dates conflicted Mocambo Friday night at 8pm to acclaimed Attack of the Planet ways. And now, the album will this Friday, as they make a trip to with dtis Friday's show. catch the Planet Smashers in Smashers, this five-piece ska out- be completed by the end of the Toronto to play a benefit gig for "Racism is really a serious action with Spinecracker, Split

fit is adding the final touches to month. We're looking at a mid- the Anti-Racist Action (ARA). problem up here (in Montreal)," Second an-d the Street Troopers. their third CD, tentatively titled April release date." Ravi John, a member of ARA, is said CoUyer. "We appreciate the Tickets are $10 at the door, and $7 Life of the Party, Continuing in the ska tradi- excited about the prospect. ARA fbr being there on the front- in advaiKC Emma?. All proceeds

On the phone from Silent tion, the new release pronuses to "Most of the ska bands have line. I meaiv to be a member of from the show will go to Anti- Sound Studio in Montreal, gui- be a party favourite for the sum- been really, really receptive to ARA, you're really sticking your Racist Action Toronto.

A new Canadian export By Michele Stefancic ing on our writing now. We're waste my time, I don't want to be Arif Rrportfr doing things differently," Hoiley your everv now and then girl," said. Hoiley said they've moved on to A Is A, Canada's latest export She also said writing music is more positive things to sing on the music scene, is ready to similar to writing stories for a about.

kick some butt with their hard newspaper or magazine "The songs were a collection of learned not to rock sound, and power-house "We've how be stories and experiences from the vocals. so emotionally attached to a song, past. If was great therapy making Formed over a year ago, A Is A and not to be afraid of the editing that rtKord," Hoiley said released it's debut CD, The process Going into the studio and On a positive note, Hoiley and Thinking Chair, last summer. changing it can be a little dis- Delahanty give personal advice to Their first single, 'Make Up Your heartening," Hoiley said. those who are starting out in the Mind', garnered some radio Delahanty compares the music industry. attention but it's their second sin- process to a journalist submitting " "Beware of dream killers, gle. Driving By Your House, that their article to an editor Having Holle\' said " There is room in is giving the band their much their music edited in the studio this business for everyone. If you deserved attention was something that required can visualize it, if vou can dream Founding members, vocalist sc>me getting used to it, it can happen We know Karen Hoiley and guitarist Mark 'They call it killing the baby because it's happening to us nght Delahanty make up two-fifths of You learn to get over it really " A Is A quickh" now "1 Their first session had an The major theme running Delahanty adds, have two

impact on their music making throughout the songs on pieces of .. Jvice One, never gi\e Ohjutesy PHo'ni "We really learned a lot while Thinking Chair is relationships up And two, never leave vour

" - recording 1 like the effect it's ha\ 1 low -ever, with lyrics like, "Don't wallet in the dressing room Guitarist Mark Delahanty and vocalist Karen Hoiley are two- nfths of A is A •Et Cetera* {'fH I \M Mn .'I The Gang's All Here

By Marek Kochman porary style, originally premiered know it That could be stated at Heads or Tails m Vancouver in 1997, and is com- from AIDS to politics" By Lemoine Tlu' Y2K bug jnd Nos- ing to Toronto with re-written Cone wrote the play to some- Jeff belly buttons, 1 make them talk to tradamus have one thing fh music and brand new sets. The what match the frenzy over the » Aria Reporter their peru.s or vagina - but it's all

common - the fear of the music itself consists of a band fea- millennium. "The idea that peo- in good taste." end of modern day society. turing two keyboards, two per- ple could get so whipped up over *f you're looking to escape The shoyv promises to be two

That is the subject matter cussionists, and an electric guitar circumstance is very dramatic. We pjn the routine for a night, hours of laughs and wonder- explored in Autumn Leaf The music was written to are writing an opera based on the ii^isk Saiiesh. ment as a handfull of people will

Performance Opera's "The appeal to today's audience and power of fear mongering. There's Sailesh is a professional hyp- be recruited from tlie crowd to be Gang", which is headed for stay away from status quo opera. fear in something that's based on notist. The self-taught hypno- hypnotized. Toronto's Du Maurier Theatre at "There's never been an opera nothing, and that scares the shit entertainer has been in the busi- "1 don't believe in making fun

Harbourfront Centre. written in an everyday language," out of me." ihess for four years, and offers of people; I believe in having fun The opera, written by Tom Cone said. "We really want to try The play makes its Toronto more to his crowds than the with them," he said. Cone, is about eight people who and change that form." premiere on Jan. 28 and will be ^USual spell-weaving magic act. Sailesh has cairied his show see the coming of the new millen- Cone feels the plot of the opera running until Jan. 30th. Tickets "If I could sum up my show in overse»vs, having just returned nium and try to assemble their stems itself as somewhat of a range in price from $15.50 to a few words, I would say it's from a recent gig in Britain, lie vision of Utopia. By the end of the satire on modern day society's $32.50. To find out more about orotic, exotic, and sometimes also plans to travel tlie U.S. fol- performance one ends up dead tendency to frenzy over uncorrob- ticket sales, contact the psycholic" Sailesh said. He rec- lowing his upcoming tour of and the rest are near insanity. orated fear "We could be living in Harbourfront box office at (416) ommends his show for an adult Northern Ontario, The opera, written in a contem- a state of hysteria and not even 973-4000. crowd, emphasizing his show If you're iiiterested in seeing

deals with mature subject matter. the show Jan. 23 or Jai\. 30, give "Instead of hypnotizing peo- Heads or Tails' Restaurant a call ple into conversations with their at (416) 253-0037.

NVAv^w. heads ortails . corxT^

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Courtesy photcj (Evans & 427) - Etobicoke (416) 253-0037 Autumn Leaf Performance presents The Gang. Composed by Peter Hannan, it will be a part of the Du Maurier Theatre Series at Harbourfront Centre, January 28-29. Step aside, South Park BY Elliott Belkin Live, Kevin Spencer is an all- holic sociopath), recounting a Sailesh Aris Reporter Canadian show about a kid who troubled childhood to a prison Extreme Hypnotic Perceptionist

If you like dark comedy, Kevin tries to fit in but can't, according psychiatrist, Mr. Franklin. This is Spencer is a show that you'll to creator Greg Lawrence. 'The not a politically correct show. The January

want to watch. concept of the show came from a first episode is full of punches The Comedy Network's first stand-up bit I used to do about and kicks below the belt. They 16,23 & 30 animated adult series premiered fictitious kids' books," says mock homosexuality, depict last Sunday and was full of sur- Lawrence. The show documents spousal abuse, preinarital sex Show starts at 10pm $5.00 Cover prises. Previously aired as two the adventures of Spencer (an and violence. The style of the Reservations Accepted

minute shorts on Saturday Night adolescent, chain-smoking, alco- show is similar to South Park, according to Lawrence. bundny "Visually it's comparable to January South Park. It's a much darker Chuck Jackson 17*24 program than South Park. The and the All-Stars 4 - 8pm content is a lot darker," he said. Live CD Taping The animation is completely dig-

ital and takes about two and a 8 half weeks per episode to pro- Drafts duce. Kevin Spencer was chosen Live Entertainment on lap because "It's a good name that Every Friday & Saturday Nile rhymes in the (theme) song. It was a generic iiame that sort of flowed," says Lawrence. Luncheon Specials NTN It is produced in Ottawa by Trivin 20 cents Roaster Wings f Daily Uam - 4pm) Ocnus productions. The Comedy Chaileiiiic - Network will air 13 episodes of 3 Lunch Specials Daily Kevin Spencer on Sunday nights at 10:30 p.m. In case you miss it, Come in for Lunch watch it Thursdays at 11 p.m.

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How things stack up .

Humberts stars set to shine

With colleges guard Melissa McCutcheon; and forward Tanya Sadler The men's representatives are: guard across Ontario are Jeremy Murray; guard Sylvio Carta; and forward: Adrian Clarke. sending their best All the players are hoping Humber fans will be out in force this Saturday.

Being named to the all-star game is an all- players to the individual honour but the team concept wasn't lost on third-year player Tina star game this week- botterill. "It's a great accomplishment. Personally end, numbersforce for myself it's my first time in college ball, but I wouldn't be an all-star if it wasn't for the rest of my team," Botterill said. is mighty.

By Dean Pinkham Men's Basketball Reporter

Want to go to the All-Star game this weekend? There's no need to fly to Tampa as the 1999 Ontario Colleges Athletic Associations 11th annual Men's and Women's basketball all-star games are being held this Saturday night at Durham College in Oshawa. The men-'s and women's varsity teams are sendmg a total of seven all-stars to this year's games, by far the largest representa-

tion of any team in the OCAA. Jim Henderson, head coach of the women's team, was named coach for the OCAA women's eastern all-stars. And the women's players are: guard Tma Botterill; guard Aman Hasebenebi; point

Men's Hockey

Thurs. Jan. 21, 5 p.m. The Hockey team hosts Conestoga at Westwood Arena

Baskediall All-Stars

Sat. Jan. 23 6 p.m. Members of the Men's and Women's

basketball teams represent Humber at the annual All-Star game at Durham College.

Intramural Leaiiis

Mon. Jan. 25 Floor Hockey, Indoor Soccer, 4's Volleyball, and 3-on-3 b'ball leagues

start.

Men's Baskemall

Wed. Jan 27 8 pjn. Men host fifth-ranked Seneca. Sports Louder! We can't hear you

We have some of the top high for the buses to remain in operation "The SAA (Student Athletic Association) has a mandate sports teams in Canada^ to try and promote the varsitv games, and Iheir budget is maybe $4,000 - $b,Oa), which is not substantial," Fox said.

For their part, the SAA uses tlieir budget in various ways, so why is attendance at including tree popcorn on game days and giveaways during games These promotions ha\e met little success [:\en home games so low? with all of Mumber's teams ranking in the top 10 in C anada, the fans continue to stay away While Allaina Tufts, President of the SAA, insists her pro- By Tim Foran motional team isn't giving up, they are running out of ideas. Sports Reporter "It's |ust frustration, not knowing where to go next, or

what to do next," Tufts said "So we |ust kind of throw the end of another day of classes. While most Huniber everything out at once and see what v\i)rks." It's students are going home, very few stay to watch their Mike Katz, the men's basketball coach for the past 12 school's sports teams in action. years, said Tuft's goals may be futile

A quick glance at the CXTAA standings finds all the "I think you're always going to have a problem with a

Humber Hawks teams in first or second place. A quick school like Humber because it's a commuter school," Katz glance at the stands finds most students either don't know said, while watching his 5-1 team practise. "You know, peo- about their school's success, or don't care. ple do their classes and go home."

Paul Masotti, the head coach of the varsity hockey team, It is a sentiment shared by Fox. says an unfair stigma surrounding college sports is to "[The students) finish school at 2 pm," Fox explained. blame. "Are they going to wait around until 8 pm to watch a game?

"A lot of people don't believe the hype," said Masotti. Chances are that it's difficult to do that."

"You have a lot of talented hockey players here. Any one of Surprisingly, fan apathy seems to have little effect on the these players can go and play for a major junior team and players. The women's basketball and volleyball teams, who they'll see six, seven hundred to a thousand people [m the struggle to achieve even 50 fans, have been incredible this stands]." year. In October, Masotti's team took to the ice as the first The 8-0 basketball team has outscored their opponents by Humber hockey team in eight years. The Hawks' first game an average of 58 points, and the \'olleyball team has gone 18- agamst Cambrian Golden Shield, the number-one ranked in games en route to a 6-0 match record. team in Canada, drew a respectable 200 - ."^OO people Since Despite their play. Tufts said players are hiding their frus- then, the fans have dwindled to 100. tration.

Athletic director Doug Fox said buses shuttling students "I think if you were to stop and ask them, they'd say they from residence to Westwood Arena boosted attendance for were fine, like they play for themsehes," said Tufts. "But that first hockey game. Unfortunately, the costs were too just the same, you hear it at the end of the year, after provin- Sports

Althletes of the Week

Carillne netciier Cindy Rtss Cadiarlnaliiilcs WsmensValleyball Women sVtIleyball Wtmn'sValleyliall

Ross IS a crucial part ol Humbei s Rudics is dominaiing not only the

and is always on lop ol her Central REgion, but the enure The seller tor itu- H.iwks, is quick ollence game. With a solid 40 kills she province with 5 8 points per game. and precise F-'leuher's hoi sets can put them down hard and in ihe She IS third in the province with are j major sore poini tor itie nghl spots Riiss is third in Ihe 87 kills and always intimidating eonipeiuioii Slic lias given her Central Region with 14 slutled on the court. Probably one ol the team's strong line up many blocks and has 3 6 points per hardest hitters in the league, one chances to make clean kills giv- game With the addition ol' the hit Irom Rudics often becomes the ing ihe Humber Hawks a league odd jump serve Ross is proving to turnaround point in a match leading 321 otlensive points and be a powertui opponent a record of 6-0.

ManCunime Tim Pennefatber Men's Volleyball Men's Volleyball

Cunlitt'e IS always a reliable pres Pennefather a veteran lor the encc on and off the court. A Humber HAwks is a constant tocused member of Number's threat to opponents. His jumps squad, he possesses one of the serves are tough to handle and he strongest arms on the team His leads the league in serves aced by kills are dangerous lor the oppo- 12, with a total ol 31 With 85 sition. A great all-around player kills and a 5 3 points per game,

Cunlifte IS a quiet leader on the his dedication is definately pay- court. ing oil Sports Wing Delivery Hawks' secret

By Brian R. Sylvester Hockey Reporter lethal weapon The Hawks lost a wing and a couple of feathers but they're in good, soft, hands And they By Pam Shore athlete belong to winger Colin Gillespie and I lumber's teniale of \'olle\/lhlll li'il,'r the year in l'-*47-'9,S RudiLS is a The Hawks lost high scoring right-winger Curtis Init takes all her Hamilton, role players Jacob Stewart and Joe Raneiri VolJL'yb.ill'b inidtile power great player stride accomplishments stride at the end of the fall term The Hawks had a wing t.ikes her success in m

C, is about transplant, with Cillespie, a fleet right-winger trom Take one all-Can,Klian ath- hnstine humble

' lete, ad(.i a tjuiet and conserv.i- her .Khievements I lumber the Port Colborne Junior B Sailors, joining the I lawks lux said Gillespie described himself as a scorer He was ti\'e attitude and )'ou've got athletic director Doug heavily recruited by the Seneca College Sting, but Christine Rudics Rudics is the Rudics may have a lot of ol her Humber had the inside track Head coach Paul strength behind lluniber's awards but the respect is that comes natural- Masotti is also from Port Colborne and had played a women's volleyball team team one little shinny with Gillespie Christine Rudics has the stats ly is not only an "I knew Paul from back home. He's just a friend of to pro\e she is good but, in her "Christine the family. Everybody m Port Colborne plays hockey eyes, she is just like every other player. But e\ery other player and Paul (Masotti) played hockey so 1 knew him from there," Gillespie said. doesn't lead the OCAA with 5.8 Masotti watched Gillespie grow up playing hock- points per game. ey This fourth-year player is

"He was going to school at Niagara College, and PHtiniBV Brian R Svivlmck well rounded both academically

Seneca college was after him really bad and 1 knew Colin Gilespe getting set to do battle. and athletically. that and he basically had enough of home and he This IS Rudics fourth year at

I spent years in wanted to play hockey and I gave the opportunity already ominous third line and play with winger Jeff lumber. She two here," Wieker and center Rich MacKenzie, who each weigh the GAS program and last year Losing Hamilton who scored eight goals in his last over 200 pounds. was enrolled in Sports three games, will create a huge gap on the Hawk's pro- "He'll blend in nicely with this line, he'll give bal- Equipment program This year ductive second line. With Gillespie in the line up. ance. And the key to this team is that you have to she is enrolled in the Hospitality Jarred Hebbes will move up from the third line to the come out with four lines. He can play any three lines Recreation and Tourism pro- second line to play with centre Rich Wand and winger and next year he'll probably be stepping up to play gram. Eric Hobor The 6-foot Gillespie will add size to the with somebody on the first two lines," Masotti said Rudics maintained she's an

aggressive player but she does it through maturity. This maturity

("lH'Hlh-S> I'llilTl) comes from learning to use her Women's volleyball star storm stunts lead teammates, and as the coaches Snow Rudics. Christine say, she has learned to pass the

ball. to emergency Rudics is a team leader, lead- aggressive player, (she's) a great busy rooms is really ing primarily by example. role model, but she Coach Dave Wood said: smooth," Dyan Layne, a fellow Outdoor sports "Christine's quiet leadership teammate, said. occurs in her personal relation- Rudics may be a humble injuries rose significant^ ships regardless whether they about her achievements but she during recent bli^ards are rookies or veterans," IS still a dominating attacker Over the years, Rudics has This is the last year for

collected a few awards To men- Rudics' varsity eligibility She By Steve Penner tion a few, Rudics has won All- will, however, continue attend- Sporii Reporter Canadian in 1995-'9b, CCAA ing 1-iumber to finish her pro- After the freak snow storm Tournament all-star in 1997-'98 gram. hit us, the freaks hit the

snow, and in some cases the snow again hit back. r Emergency rooms and medical clinics were flooded last week with people as Mother Nature hit Pmtru Bi STKVh Pf.sm k with her latest blast of winter. It may seem like a good idea at the time, but a careless run "We definitely expected ^ large down the slopes could lead to a lengthy rehab period instead. number of injuries with the increase in snow, but not quite like Randy Foster still stresses pre- down the hill at amazing speeds > this. It was a zoo in here with the vention to avoid winter injuries. and they can't see a bump coming. number of snow-related cases that "Don't just jump out there and Most end up fortunate, but I've .«,f.^ - -y we treated," said physiotherapist race down the hill if you haven't seen people get some pretty major

Randy Foster, of the Institute of done anything all summer and fall. back injuries on hard landings." Sports Medicine in ^^^^^^^ Stay within yourself Not all accidents can be pre- Etobicoke. Chances are, most vented. Freak accidents can also "We're seeing all was a zoo injuries will occur happen at any time, as experi- kinds of injuries, but T to lack of condi- enced skier Jason Finucan attested due in here with mostly knees, shou tioning. The rest you "I was zipping down a hill at ders, wrists and backs, the nUmber Of can just chalk up to Horseshoe Valley, and I went up especially related to ski- StOrm- related bad luck." on a side hill, when out of ing, snowboarding and __-__ ^- Conditioning is nowhere, there's this stump in my tobogganing important, but care- path. It stopped my ski and I kept Foster also pointed Jfj^.t^fircaiea lessness remains the going" out the reason for one reason Finucan ski main _ Therapist Randy Foster "umber was lucky His most of these injuries is ^_^_^^^^_^^^^__ injuries occur binding gave way just before his a lack of preparation. If "People are leg twisted past the breaking winter warriors would fake the tobogganing and skiing in restrict- point, and the worst of his injuries " time to stretch their muscles and ed areas, esp>ecially after hours was a bruised ego warm up a little before they hit the said Richard Kopera, ski hill man- "You could say I'm luckv not \o slopes, most injuries could be pre- ager at Etobicokc's Centennial Park. be hobbling around on crutches /^^"'^If^t'' • r vented. "A lot of these people go flying right now," Finucan said .^^.J^'r^j/^:

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