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An arrest has been made in the murder of Durham College Sports Administration student Gaethan Kitadi. Last week To- ronto police announced that Shane Raheim Chandon, 20, of Ajax, had been charged with second-degree murder in the murder of Kitadi. Kitadi’s death occurred during his 20th birthday cel- ebrations Nov. 20 shortly after midnight when several men entered his Upper Beaches apart- ment and were turned away. Reshanthy Vijayarajah Kitadi stopped the men from entering the party and an alter- <28:21·7)((/$7+,1*Phlebotomist Sue Tylor collecting blood from UOIT student Rohan cation broke out in the apart- Christachari from the Commerce and Accounting program. ment lobby when he was shot in the back. UOIT tuition too high: students Brad Andrews The Chronicle

funeral was held on campus last week. A At least that’s what a student group on campus wanted people to think. On Jan. 22 the UOIT chapter of Drop The Fees held a mock funeral procession for affordable education. A small group of students carried a wooden casket and played somber music as they made their way from the SA clubs space through the several of the university buildings. Braving temperatures as low as -25 C with the wind chill, the procession ended outside the library in the Polonsky Commons where a ren- dition of Amazing Grace was played, followed by mock eulogies. “We’re here to mark the death of affordable education, as now affordable education has unfortunately become out of reach for many middle- to lower- Matthew Jordan income Ontarians across the province,” said Jesse Cullen, an organizer of the ,1/29,1*0(025<6$93-HUHP\%DDUEp OHIW DQG'URS7XLWLRQ82,7·V-HVVH&XOOHQKROGDPRFNHXORJ\ event and a current UOIT student. IRUWKHGHDWKRIDIIRUGDEOHHGXFDWLRQ7KH6$LQFRQMXQFWLRQZLWK'URS7XLWLRQ82,7KDYHFDPSDLJQHGIRUORZHU $FFRUGLQJWR&XOOHQWKLVLVWKH¿UVW WXLWLRQIHHVDW82,7$FRIÀQLVODLGEHQHDWKDWUHHLQ3RORQVN\&RPPRQVDVDV\PERORIWKHLUFDPSDLJQ time in the province’s history the government has provided less than 50 per College student in the journalism pro- of directors, and Ashley Bennett, vice- planned on a large procession. cent of funding for post-secondary edu- gram, was also among the eulogizers. president of college affairs, were also “It doesn’t take a thousand people cation. “I work 46 hours a week to go to part of the procession. Bennett said she at a protest or huge letter-writing cam- He also stated Ontario has the low- school 8 hours week. It’s a return on has friends attending UOIT and plans paign, it just takes a few people to start est funding per student with the high- an investment I don’t see,” said Wilson, on attending university after college. raising awareness about these kind of est on average tuition fees and levels of who felt his status as a college student “I don’t want to be one of those vic- affordability and social justice issues,” student debt in Canada. didn’t limit his involvement. “We’re all tims paying ridiculous tuition costs,” said Cullen. “It marks a sad day for me as an in- students, standing in solidarity.” she said. According to statements available on dividual with a young family. Trying to Recently appointed vice-president of The event ended at the Student Cen- WKH 82,7 ZHEVLWH D ¿UVW \HDU VWXGHQW choose between daycare and how we’re university affairs for the Student Asso- WUH ZKHUH WKH FRI¿Q ZDV SODFHG XSRQ living in residence can expect to face going to manage our schedules is not ciation, Jeremy Baarbé, also took part a table and a condolences card set up costs between $18,000 and $25,000. something I’d want anyone to experi- in the eulogies but wasn’t the only stu- for students to sign. When asked about That number increases to between ence.” dent representative present. the weather’s effect on the protest, Cul- $30,000 to $36,000 for international Zach Leveque-Wilson, a Durham Baker Baha, vice-chair of the board len said it was tough but they hadn’t students living in residence. 2 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 Campus Lords extend win streak to 11 ponents to support the green comfortable being in the spot- 6HDQ2·/HDU\ and gold, helping them to a 25- light, but forgot about it quickly The Chronicle 19 win in the second game, and once the games began. D¿QDOLQWKHWKLUG “It was a little nerve-wrack- The Durham Lords men’s On top of the constant ruck- ing, but was enjoyable, we had volleyball team extended their us provided by the fans, many a great crowd tonight,” said winning streak to an incred- donned their fake beards in Hoekstra. “It feels really good ible 11 games thanks to a domi- honour of Jeremy Hoekstra winning eleven in a row; we’re nating victory over the George beard night. A free giveaway not getting the recognition we Brown Huskies in straight sets upon admission, the beards deserve around the league, but Jan. 23. were a hit. it’s really bringing our team to- The win gave Durham sole Hoekstra brought his A- gether,” he said. SRVVHVVLRQRI¿UVWSODFHLQWKH JDPH RQ KLV ELJ QLJKW ¿QLVK- $IWHUDFORVH¿UVWJDPHWKH east division, moving a half- ing with 10 kills, including the Lords were able to pull away game ahead of Algonquin. JDPHZLQQHULQWKH¿UVWJDPH from the Huskies thanks to 7KH¿UVWJDPHZDVWKHFORV- As for his beard, Hoeks- great defence, and many men- HVWRIWKHWKUHH¿QLVKLQJ tra says he made a promise to tal mistakes by George Brown. Luke Callebert in favour of Durham. The Lords his team that he will grow his “We entered the game know- FEAR THE BEARD: Lords captain Jeremy Hoekstra had plenty of fan support, with beard all season, and with all ing we were going to win,” said and teammate Riley McAllister prepare to receive a serve the bleachers nearly full on the “fear the beard” comments +RHNVWUD³$IWHUWKH¿UVWJDPH against the George Brown Huskies Jan. 23 at the CRWC. their half of the court. Enthu- from the stands, it seems he we really brought it in, turned siastic fans screamed, shook made a popular decision. up the intensity, and our con- tambourines, and heckled op- Hoekstra was a little bit un- ¿GHQFHFDUULHGXVWRDYLFWRU\´ Oshawa still cleaning up after storm Rebecca Watson backing up some place, spread- minute shopping. Another The Chronicle LQJZDWHULQWRÀRRGSODQHVDQG main issue was fallen trees on ÀRRGLQJSHRSOH¶VEDVHPHQWV´ hydro lines. However, OPUC Oshawa city crews continue Last month’s ice storm left only went through four broken to work relentlessly at clean- about 28,000 Oshawa resi- poles and one blown trans- ing up the destruction from dences without power two days former, which was surprising, last month’s ice storm. Work- before Christmas Eve. Freezing said Treen. ers are wood-chipping fallen temperatures and winds with Some areas in Oshawa were and dangling trees, and piling upward gusts of up to 30 km/h H[FHSWLRQDOO\GLI¿FXOWWRUHVWRUH large logs on the sides of roads added to the thick snow and power because the hydro poles D V I U H H ¿ U H Z R R G I R U U H V L G H Q W V ice that coated roads and tree- are in back laneways, said De- 7KH GLI¿FXOW\ FRPHV IURP WKH limbs. nise Flores, vice-president of temperature, which has been City and utility workers hus- engineering and operations at continually shifting from mild tled around the clock to have OPUC. In some scenarios, even to cold. It has created a frozen SULRULW\]RQHVFOHDUHGVDFUL¿F- with the wind and ice, lines- spell for piles of wood that have ing their own holidays, all while men would have to climb the sunk into the ground and are tackling the harsh weather to pole because the bucket-truck now stuck in the ice. make conditions safe. The City ZRXOGQ¶W¿W This has also proved trou- of Oshawa expects the over-all Some customers went days Rebecca Watson blesome for creeks and trails cleanup will reach over $2 mil- without power mostly because where fallen and broken trees lion. of damages to their service remain untouched. With the “I’ve been here 25 years, masts or standpipes. Dam- DANGEROUS TRAILS: Jessica Oegema walks her build-up of frozen ground it’s and this was the worst storm age to a customer’s equipment dog Loki on an Oshawa trail riddled with dangling and GLI¿FXOWWRJHWWUXFNVLQ I’ve ever seen in Oshawa,” said requires a licensed electrical fallen tree-limbs. “Its not like when we push Steve Treen, manager, distri- contractor to issue an electric stuff off the roads. We have to bution construction at Oshawa safety authority permit before and sidewalks are clear, Mayor ties, parks, trails, public cem- get down into the brush,” said Public Utilities Commission. OPUC can reconnect their ser- John Henry said in a media re- eteries, open spaces, creek beds Bob Chapman, regional city The timing of the storm vice. People who may have lease that some damages to the and valley lands,” Henry said councillor. “The creek bed is couldn’t have been worse. It ÀRZQ VRXWK IRU WKH ZLQWHU DUH FLW\ZRXOGWDNH\HDUVWR¿[ in a media release. “The dam- another thing we have to look FUHDWHG WUDI¿F LVVXHV IRU OLQHV- also urged to contact Oshawa ³6LJQL¿FDQW ZRUN LV VWLOO UH- age to the city’s tree canopy is at. So when the spring thaw men because as soon as the PUC to ensure their power is quired to prune trees and clean VLJQL¿FDQWDQGZRUNZLOOJRRQ comes we don’t have a bunch of main grid got turned back on, restored. up fallen trees and limbs on for years to replace all that was trees that are down in creeks, people were out doing last- Although all priority roads rights of ways, at city facili- lost.” Campus The Chronicle January 28, 2014 3

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CURING THE BLUES: 6WXGHQW$QQLH3LHWURQLURJHWVDGRJNLVVIURPRQHRIWKHGRJVSURYLGHGE\7$*6DWWKH6WXGHQW$VVRFLDWLRQ·V%OXH Monday event on January 20. Puppy love to treat ‘the blues’ Dan Cearns posed to be the most depress- nizers. mals. make it bigger.” The Chronicle ing day of the year. According to student Sara This was the second year Blue Monday happens every Students had the chance to Wannamaker, the event was that the student association year on the Monday of the last The loud sounds of bark- get free massages from mem- successful in achieving its goal. has put on this event, and they full week of January, and is re- ing and the scurrying of little bers of the Campus Health “It was great. It made me hoped to make this one better garded as the most depressing paws were heard at the Student Centre, as well as having the feel better, happy, relaxed,” she than the last. day of the year. Centre lounge on Jan. 20, as at- chance to pet and play with a said. “Last year not a lot of people This is mostly because of tendees of the Student Associa- variety of dogs. The dogs were provided by knew that it was happening, but Seasonal Affective Disorder. tion’s Blue Monday event had “We kind of use this event The Animal Guardian Society, there was still quite a big turn- According to the Mental Health the chance to get acquainted as a de-stressor, and who an organization that dedicates out,” said Doucet. “We were Association, two to three per with man’s best friends, and doesn’t love puppies,” said Rick LWVHOI WR UHVFXLQJ DQG ¿QGLQJ hoping that we could build off cent of Canadians will be af- to relax during what was sup- Doucet, one of the event orga- homes for abused or stray ani- of what happened last year and fected by SAD in their lifetime. Winter not always a wonderland Samuel Baker ter is often cloudy, and it gets breaks. So we tend to be going The Chronicle dark far earlier. In the summer back home to families, which time, vitamin intake from the on one hand can mean support The seasons affect us men- sun is far greater. In the win- and love, and on the other hand tally just as they affect the ter, it diminishes, and the body can mean added stress, and can world around us. In the win- uses what vitamins it has in a sink us a little bit further into ter, it’s cold, dark and dreary. different way, which can cause that anxiety and depression,” For many people, their moods mood changes. says Bickle. reciprocate the change in sea- Heather Bickle, an outreach Anxiety is the number one son and the conditions of the worker at the Campus Health mental illness in Canada, and weather. Most would simply Centre, says it’s not only the SAD increases that anxiety. Ac- call it the winter blues, howev- lack of sunlight affecting our cording to The Canadian Men- er, some are affected more than mood. tal Health Association, some others, and deal with a condi- “It’s also things like how our 3.2 million Canadians aged tion called Seasonal Affective diet has changed, we’re not able 12-19 are at risk for developing Disorder (SAD). to access the same seasonal depression. SAD is a seasonal depres- produce. So often, we’re eating It’s important for students sion brought on by changes in a lot more junk during the win- to realize that help is available. weather conditions. We all have ter season,” said Bickle. Bickle says some students may an internal clock that keeps its Not only is it the lack of be hesitant to seek out help rhythm based on things like produce causing us to eat junk because they may not be able when the sun rises and sets, food, but Bickle says the holi- to identify the changes within what the weather is like outside day season causes us to eat dif- themselves, or they’re worried and our daily activities. The ferently. We tend to eat more, about the stigma related to it. reason SAD is most prevalent particularly unhealthy foods, “A lot of students just need a Samuel Baker during the winter months is which causes changes to both VDIHFRQ¿GHQWLDOSODFHWRFRPH because it affects our internal our physical and mental health. and say they’re feeling stressed, WINTER BLUES: Heather Bickle, an outreach worker at clock more so than other sea- However, diet changes aren’t anxious or depressed,” says the Campus Health Centre, says a lot of people are af- sons. the only factor. Bickle. “They just need a space fected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). When it’s sunny outside, it “Other things, especially for to come and talk about it and can boost our spirits. But win- students, are we tend to have feel more like themselves.” 4 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 TO CONTACT US

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ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher Campus The Chronicle January 28, 2014 5 Bringing creativity to Oshawa UOIT and one with labour to get differ- Sarah Pugsley ent perspectives on cultural needs and The Chronicle we got amazing feedback from both,” said Baeker. The city of Oshawa unveiled a draft of Attendees also participated in round- the Arts, Culture and Heritage plan in a table discussions, going over the pros, community forum at the Oshawa Civic cons and changeable aspects of the plan. Complex on Jan 16. The plan, which ad- Throughout the deliberations with dresses the cultural needs of the city, the public, one consistent theme came ZLOO KDYH D VLJQL¿FDQW LPSDFW RQ SRVW to light. The public did not want bud- secondary students. geting and planning in the hands of the Greg Baeker, manager of cultural de- city. David Tuley, a downtown develop- velopment and a consultant from Miller PHQWRI¿FHUIRUWKHFLW\RI2VKDZDID- Dickinson Blais, took to the podium and FLOLWDWHG WKH ¿QDO WDEOH DQG SUHVHQWHG outlined the shared vision of commu- ¿QGLQJVWRWKHURRP nity members and city staffers involved “The city really doesn’t need to do it, with the creation of the plan. or own it [the plan]...the city needs to “It has to do with what Oshawa’s enable it, make it easier for us to do it identity is, what makes it a different and remain partners with the commu- community than neighbouring community,” said Tuley. nities, what makes this place a unique Although the meeting was an over- place,” said Baeker. whelming success, there was one small So why should post-secondary stu- hiccup near the end. dents be interested in this plan in the Two unnamed members of the com- ¿UVWSODFH"7KHUHDUHDODUJHQXPEHURI munity confronted the moderator about strategies and actions the city wishes to not being able to bring the plan home implement which will affect the student Sarah Pugsley with them and stormed out. population directly. One strategy wants Shortly afterward, they returned to to consider broadening housing options 26+$:$·6&8/785(,1,7,$7,9(: Greg Baeker, manager of cultural take pictures of the posters around the in the downtown to draw more young GHYHORSPHQWIURP0LOOHU'LFNLQVRQ%ODLVVSHDNVWRWKHÀUVWURXQGWDEOH room. people into the core. Another is to en- GLVFXVVLRQDERXW2VKDZD·V$UWV&XOWXUHDQG+HULWDJHSODQ Despite their outcry, the plan was courage the growth of creative cultural made available on Jan 17 in PDF for- industries through continued partner- mat on www.oshawa.ca/culturecounts. ships with Oshawa’s post-secondary in- WRJUDSK\ ¿QH DUWV DQG HYHU\WKLQJ LQ dents at Durham College and UOIT in Changes in regards to input made dur- stitutions. This means developing a cre- between. the future, encouraging them to stay ing the meeting were taken into consid- ative job market in Oshawa that would The implementation of some of these and establish careers in the city. eration, and the revised version of the give local opportunities to students in key components would create more “We had two soundings, one with SODQDIWHUZDUGVUHÀHFWVWKHVHFKDQJHV WKH ¿HOGV VXFK DV JUDSKLF GHVLJQ SKR- jobs and a richer downtown for all stu- Start thinking about your heart’s future

Kate Hussey tributed to the $4.3 million raised in The Chronicle Ontario, according to Wood. Most of the donations go toward re- February is heart month, not only search. “Our work in these areas has because it’s where Valentine’s Day produced a decrease of 75 per cent falls, but because the Heart and Stroke in mortality from heart disease and Foundation returns with its health stroke since our inception in 1952,” promotion day to support Canadians said Wood. in making better lifestyle choices. Nine Heart disease and stroke cost the in 10 Canadians are living with at least Canadian economy more than $20.9 one risk factor for heart disease and billion every year in physician servic- stroke, according to the Heart and es, hospital costs, lost wages, and de- Stroke Foundation. creased productivity, according to the Many students are under stress Conference Board of Canada. as they try to juggle classes, exams, Smoking can also be a contributing homework, their own personal lives, factor to heart and stroke, but accord- and sometimes jobs. ing to Health Canada, there has been a Stress is linked to cardiovascular decline in the smoking rate among Ca- disease though how that process plays nadians aged 15 years and older, from out is not well understood, according 25 per cent in 1999 to 16 per cent in to Leslie Wood, director of communi- 2012. cations for the Heart and Stroke Foun- “In regards to risk factors, Canadi- dation. DQVKDYHPDGHVLJQL¿FDQWSURJUHVVWR “It is likely that stress, and emotion- reduce their risk from preventable fac- al well-being, is linked both directly to tors, like tobacco smoke and uncon- cardiovascular disease outcomes, and trolled high blood pressure, but have indirectly, how we respond (like smok- lost ground in other areas, such as obe- ing, eating comfort food, etc.,)” said sity, physical inactivity, and poor diet,” Wood. said Wood. Identifying individual stressors and Students can still make healthy learning positive ways to deal with choices that could lessen the chances stress is important, she said. of heart disease in their future. Volunteer canvassers go door-to- “Live a healthy lifestyle,” said Wood. door during the month of February to ³(YHU\RQH KDV D GLIIHUHQW ULVN SUR¿OH raise awareness of heart disease and DQGWKH¿UVWWKLQJDOO&DQDGLDQVVKRXOG stroke and to collect donations. be doing is understanding what is ac- Canvassers in Durham Region tually affecting their health today,” she raised $158,000 in 2013, which con- said. 6 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 Campus Campus smoke sales may end

Giorgio Berbatiotis completed. The Chronicle “I’m glad it’s going forward,” VDLG )LQOD\VRQ ³,W VKRZV ZH A new bill introduced to the do care about [the student’s] Ontario legislature could sig- health. It sends the right mes- QL¿FDQWO\ FKDQJH WKH ZD\ VWX- sage about having a healthier dents’ access and are marketed future.” tobacco products. Bill 131, the The Health and Long-Term Youth Smoking Prevention Act, Care minister defended the bill ZDV FDUULHG SDVW ¿UVW UHDGLQJ YHKHPHQWO\ LQ WKH OHJLVODWXUH on Nov. 18. The bill, introduced telling the assembled about the E\'HE0DWWKHZVWKH0LQLVWHU harsh statistics. of Health and Long-Term Care, ³7KHUHDUHYHU\FRPSHOOLQJ ZRXOG HIIHFWLYHO\ EDQ WKH VDOH reasons for tackling tobacco of cigarettes on campus as well use. Smoking is the num- DVWKHVDOHRIPRVWÀDYRXUHGWR- ber one cause of preventable bacco products. death, preventable disease and In addition to banning the premature death in On- sale of tobacco products on tario. Tobacco use accounts campus, the bill would also for- for about 13,000 deaths in bid the smoking of tobacco on Giorgio Berbatiotis 2QWDULRHDFK\HDU7KDWPHDQV SOD\JURXQGV VSRUW VXUIDFHV WKDWHYHU\VLQJOHGD\SHRSOH spectator areas, covered or un- UP IN SMOKE: DC/UOIT students Alysia Smith and Jenna Pallister have a ciga- in Ontario die from smoking. covered patios at restaurants rette in front of the Gordon Willey Building. Despite being smokers, both students (YHU\ GD\²\HVWHUGD\ WRGD\ and on some government prop- support Bill 131. WRPRUURZ² SHRSOH ZLOO GLH erties. HDFKDQGHYHU\\HDUDQG 0DQ\ FDPSXVHV LQ 2QWDULR families will grieve.” KDYH DOUHDG\ EDQQHG WKH VDOH ³:HUHDOO\QHHGHGKHOSZLWK struggling with a smoking ad- for some time. She described She also noted the estimat- of tobacco on their premises WKLV´VDLG7DPP\)LQOD\VRQD diction. She explained that ban- Bill 131 as another positive step HGFRVWVWRWKHHFRQRP\DOPRVW without the legislative prod. registered nurse at the Campus ning the sale of tobacco on our towards a smoke-free cam- $2 billion in health care costs '&82,7LVRQHRIWKHIHZWKDW Health Centre, who works with FDPSXV LV VRPHWKLQJ PDQ\ SXV D PRYH E\ WKH OHJLVODWXUH DQG DOPRVW ELOOLRQ LQ ORVW have not. groups looking to help students KDYHEHHQWU\LQJWRDFFRPSOLVK that would end the struggle if SURGXFWLYLW\HYHU\\HDU New promises in the new year Sinead Fegan 15 set a goal for themselves. Palmer said once she com- VD\VWKDWRQHRIIRXU&DQDGLDQV FKDQJHVRPHWKLQJULJKWDZD\´ The Chronicle 0RVW PDGH UHVROXWLRQV SOHWHVKHUSURJUDPDW'XUKDP claim to stick with their goal. KH VD\V 7KLV \HDU 6QDK SODQV about their health, wanting a College she wants to enroll in 5XVKDEK 6QDK ¿WQHVV DQG on sticking with his decision so :KDWGLG\RXSURPLVH\RXU- EHWWHU OLIHVW\OH IRU WKHPVHOYHV an arts course to pursue her health promotion student, said KHFDQVWRSKDUPLQJKLVERG\ self for the New Year? RUMXVWWRVDYHPRQH\ love for drawing. his New Year’s resolution is the And that’s the question; will Just over half of Canadians $ ORW RI SHRSOH VDLG WKH\ ³%\ GUDZLQJ D SLFWXUH HDFK VDPHDVLWZDVODVW\HDUWRTXLW VWXGHQWV DFWXDOO\ VWLFN ZLWK make a New Year’s resolution. ZHUH JRLQJ WR TXLW XQKHDOWK\ GD\,FDQSUDFWLFHWKHGLIIHUHQW smoking. Snah has been an on- their decisions? Some don’t put According to The Toronto Star, eating and start going to the VW\OHVRIGUDZLQJDQGVORZO\JHW again off-again smoker for the faith in New Year’s resolutions. WKH ¿YH PRVW FRPPRQ UHVROX- J\P ZKLOH RWKHU VWXGHQWV GH- EHWWHU´VD\V3DOPHU³7KLVZLOO SDVWWZR\HDUV ³7KLV \HDU , GHFLGHG WR QRW tions are to lose weight, stop cided to quit smoking or drink- be an advantage for me next $IWHUWU\LQJWRVWLFNZLWKKLV PDNH DQ\ ULGLFXORXV UHVROX- smoking, stick to a budget, save ing. \HDUEHFDXVH,FDQVWDUWEXLOG- JRDO ODVW \HDU KH DGPLWV DIWHU WLRQV´ VDLG %ULDQ )ROOHVW HQ- PRUHPRQH\DQG¿QGDEHWWHU Others sought a differ- LQJP\SRUWIROLRHDUO\´ about a month he began smok- vironmental technician stu- job. HQW ZD\ WR EHWWHU WKHPVHOYHV 7KHPRVWGLI¿FXOWSDUWDERXW ing again. However, later in GHQW ³, VHH VR PDQ\ SHRSOH 5HFHQWO\ VWXGHQWV DW Ngaire Palmer, general arts making a New Year’s resolu- WKH\HDUKHVWDUWHGKDYLQJOXQJ VD\WKH\¶UHJRLQJWRPDNHWKHVH 'XUKDP &ROOHJH DQG 82,7 and science student, set a goal WLRQLVQRWWU\LQJWRWKLQNRIRQH problems. changes in their life, when were asked what their New to draw at least one picture per EXW DFWXDOO\ IROORZLQJ WKURXJK “After hearing from the doc- LQ UHDOLW\ WKH\¶UH MXVW VHWWLQJ Year’s resolution was for 2014. GD\DQGVKHSODQVWRVWLFNZLWK ZLWK\RXUGHFLVLRQDQGQRWJLY- tor that I was developing these themself up for failure and dis- )LYHKDGQRWPDGHRQHDQG it. ing up. Brighter Life website problems, I knew I had to appointment.” Super Bowl Sunday Courtney Williams The Chronicle

&RPH RXW WR (3 7D\ORU¶V RQ 6XQGD\ )HE DQG HQMR\ WKH6XSHU%RZOWKHZD\LWZDV meant to be experienced – with friends, beer, wings and a few big screens to catch the action. The Student Association has organized another annual ³6XSHU %RZO 6XQGD\´ WDNLQJ place from 4 to 11 p.m., offer- ing chances to win prizes as well as front row seats to watch WKH 'HQYHU %URQFRV WDNH RQ the Seattle Seahawks in New -HUVH\¶V 0HW/LIH VWDGLXP Campus The Chronicle January 28, 2014 7 Schools compete Beginning the battle her to come in as soon as she one for that happening,” she Katrina Owens could. said. to be ‘water wise’ The Chronicle When she returned, Sinclair Sinclair travels into Toronto found out she had pancreatic to Princess Margaret Hospital With the New Year start- cancer. She was given three to receive her treatments. The Sinead Fegan studies, business, and other ed, many of us have made the months to live. usual day consists of waking The Chronicle UHOHYDQW ¿HOGV 7KH FRPSH- customary new year’s resolu- “After the doctor told me up at 6 a.m., taking a shuttle to tition is open to all schools tion. Most will start exercising the news everything was a blur. the hospital, waiting for blood Canadian Institute of across Canada, and it doesn’t more, some may cut back on The only word I heard was pan- testing and then waiting to see Plumbing and Heating matter what year the stu- unhealthy habits. But for Mary creatic cancer, after that I was if she can receive chemo. If her (CIPH) is raising aware- dent is in. CIPH has already Sinclair, mother of a Durham in shock,” she said. white blood cell count is too ness for the plumbing and FRQ¿UPHG WHDPV IURP WKH College student, her new year’s Initially the doctors found low she can’t get chemo and is hydronic heating industry University of Ottawa, Car- resolution is to stay alive long one dark spot on the pancre- stuck waiting until 8 p.m. to by starting a competition leton University, University enough to bring in 2015. as. They planned to perform head back to Oshawa. for colleges and universities of Western Ontario and Hol- Sinclair was diagnosed with surgery to remove it. After ad- When she is able to get che- across Canada. land College. pancreatic cancer in September ditional testing doctors found mo Sinclair sits in a chair for al- 7KH QRWIRUSUR¿W WUDGH Students are required to DQGKDVEHHQ¿JKWLQJZKDWVKH a three-centimetre tumour in PRVW¿YHKRXUVDQGWKHQEULQJV association launched an input a team together of about UHIHUVWRDV³WKHEDWWOH´IRU¿YH her right lung. The cancer had a portable bag of chemo home terdisciplinary multi-school four to six members. CIPH months now. spread. with her for a weekend. program, Canada’s Most encourages you to use mem- Sinclair had tried her best For those who aren’t famil- After a 14-hour day Sinclair Water Wise School Competi- bers from different faculties. to live a healthy life style. She iar with pancreatic cancer, it is VWLOO ¿QGV HQHUJ\ WR GR ZKDW tion. The goal is to promote The deadline to submit for frequently exercised, drank one of the harshest cancers one she loves most, being with her sustainability and water con- registration is Friday, Jan. the teas that supposedly de- can have. There’s no known friends and her dog Carmel. servation while also raising 31. creased the likelihood of can- cure and according Pancre- She said she hopes her story awareness of World Plumb- All teams will be required cer, didn’t smoke and rarely atic Cancer Canada, “it has the inspires others to live a fuller ing Day on March 11. to submit a case study (max drank. highest mortality rate of all the life and appreciate what they “World Plumbing Day is a 5 pages), poster that summa- After noticing discoloura- major cancers, 94 per cent of have, because in a matter of global event to promote the rizes the submission (or an tion of her skin and constant SDWLHQWV GLH ZLWKLQ ¿YH \HDUV hours, everything can change. contribution that the plumb- aspect of it), while also pro- nausea, Sinclair decided it was of their diagnosis, and 75 per ³2QH ZHHN , ZDV ¿QH WKH ing industry makes to health moting Plumbing Day. The time to see a doctor. On Sept 1, cent of patients die within the next I was planning my funeral. and safety,” says Elizabeth last part to the competition is 2013 Sinclair saw a doctor for a ¿UVW\HDU´,QLWZDVHVWL- It’s a shock to the system,” she McCullough, CIPH’s gen- LQFOXGLQJD¿YHPLQXWH

Comedy Post-its from Post Love Rebecca Watson Night The Chronicle School can be stressful. Ev- eryone can agree that during returns at least one time in their student career, things got hectic. Reenie Brydon, president of to E.P. the campus club Post Love, NQRZV¿UVWKDQGZKDWFDQKDS- pen when things get out of con- Taylor’s trol. Having had a close friend take his own life unexpectedly, Courtney it became a personal aim to try Williams and help others relieve some of The Chronicle their stresses. Paying it forward was part If you’re looking for a of the solution, in this case, us- good laugh to de-stress ing nothing more than Post-it from the pressure of the notes and kind words. semester, come out to E.P. “Sometimes something Taylor’s on Feb. 6. small can make a big differ- Rebecca Watson A night of good fun, ence,” said Brydon. crude humour and laugh- Posted on bulletin boards LOVE IN THIS CLUB: Julianna Moffatt, a member of Post Love, reminds DC ter awaits students as throughout the school, the students to love themselves with friendly messages around Durham College. Comedy Records returns notes display positive mes- to campus with three new sages for Durham College will spread to the next person. Pelegrin founded the club, but nal event. Although details are comedians and a couple of students’, who can share in Someone could see it, put it as with fewer members, and much still being worked out, Brydon hours of new material sure Post Love’s mission to spread their Facebook status, and then less time due to heavy work- says they hope to have a guest WRJHWWKHODXJKWHUÀRZLQJ kindness and inspiration. someone else sees it.” loads, they were unable to re- speaker come and talk with Past comedy nights at Once a semester, the 20 mem- When read, the notes give sourcefully take advantage of VWXGHQWV UHÀHFWLQJ RQ WKRVH E.P. Taylor’s have featured bers of Post Love get together encouragement and motiva- club funding. they have lost to suicide. comedians such as Steph and spend hours writing in- tion. This year, Post Love received With three projects on the Tolev, Bryan O’Gorman spirational quotes on Post-it However, when 50 students base and supplementary fund- go, club members plan to share and Mark DeBonis. notes and then scattering them were asked, nine out of 10 stu- ing from the Student Associa- Post Love’s message with as The event will take around campus. dents said they hadn’t noticed tion, and Brydon hopes to put many students as possible. place from 9 to 11 p.m. and “I read one that said ‘You them. it to good use. Even if in a small way, the will feature a new lineup can do it, I believe in you’,” said “I never notice anything First, not only will club intent is that the Post-it notes of up-and-coming come- Ayla Maillet, an animal care on those boards,” said Sasha members re-post the Post-it are making a difference. dians as they take their student. “It made me feel hap- Grimsby, an early childhood notes sometime next month, “[They are] a version of pay- material on the road. py. It made me believe in my education student. “I always but also hand out ‘happy kits’. ing it forward to spread posi- day, like my day would go well.” walk by them but never really The kits will contain things to tivity around campus. I love The point behind Post Love pay attention.” help brighten someone’s day. it,” said Cara Southwood, a is to create bullying aware- Lynne Lyon, a gener- Things like a penny, so you’re learning facilitator in the school ness and suicide prevention. In al arts and science profes- never broke, an eraser to help of Interdisciplinary Stud- New year support of making a person’s sor, says she teaches about make mistakes disappear, a ies & Employment Services. day better, the notes are writ- cyber bullying and thinks the marble in case someone says “You can never have too many ten with kind and thoughtful Post-it notes are great. “Even ‘you lost all your marbles’, and people tell you you’re worth it.” welcomes ZRUGVWRERRVWVHOIFRQ¿GHQFH though we are grown-ups, a rubber band to stretch your- Students are encouraged Students are also invited to chat it still happens,” said Lyon. self beyond your limits, says to contact Post Love with any with Post Love members over “ The Post-it notes are bright Brydon. suggestions or ideas on how to board of social media or email for moral and draw your attention, but Secondly, club members further spread words of kind- support on everyday stressors. maybe if more people knew hope to throw a bake sale in ness. “It’s needed in today’s why they were there and who the upcoming months, the pro- Visit www.facebook.com/ director’s world,” said Marie-Josee Deuc- was behind it, they would be ceeds of which will be contrib- postloveclub or email Post Love hars, a nursing student. “If more effective.” uted to Kids Help Phone. at postloveclub2013@gmail. meeting you make one person smile it Three years ago, Jessica /DVWLQWKHZRUNVLVDELJ¿- com. Courtney Williams The Chronicle

The Student Associa- WLRQ¶V¿UVWERDUGRIGLUHF- tor’s meeting of the New Year will take place on Jan. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The meeting will take place in the campus clubs space located on the west side of the Pit at DC’s north campus. The agenda for this meeting is available online, as well as the min- utes from previous meet- ings leading up to this one. These resources can be easily accessed by visit- ing www.your-sa.ca. Stu- dents are encouraged to attend this meeting and see the processes behind their student government. Campus The Chronicle January 28, 2014 9

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Competition It was the Robomanians who won in the end. The team’s coach, Eugen Luca, was ecstatic a fun-packed about the win. “It feels great,” Luca said. day for kids “We were consistent and, even though we couldn’t reach 500 points, we still did our best and it worked out for us.” Joseph Although the Robomanians LeBouthillier were creative via their team The Chronicle name, they did not get the golden ticket to the big city. The For Inspiration and Rec- The Robomanians beat all ognition of Science and Tech- the teams they faced in the nology (FIRST) LEGO League playoffs but there was a twist at invaded UOIT’s gyms on Jan. the end. 18. Teams ranged in size, but The judges decide who they it’s not the quantity that mat- thought the top four teams ters – it’s the quality. were overall, and those teams Although a competition, get to go to Toronto to play some kids were still running other teams from across the around prior to the event, nation. which is better known as being The best four teams, Ty- a kid. phoon S.H.I.E.L.D., Blackout, They weren’t hung up on Nature’s Fury and, the number who was going to win, or who one team, Team 129, got the was the best. They were being golden nod from the judges and kids and having fun. get to go and strut their skills in Dave Ellis, co-tournament Toronto. director of FIRST LEGO Eric Borromeo, the coach of League, wants to inspire kids Team 129, was just as excited as and recognize their achieve- he looked puzzled. ments. “We didn’t even make it to “As a society we celebrate the playoffs,” said Borromeo. Joseph LeBouthillier accomplishments and achieve- BATTLING FOR THE TITLE: Students, participants and families watch a playoff “It was a total surprise. We ments of our hometown he- thought we’d have stiff com- roes and athletes,” Ellis said. PDWFKRIWKH),567/(*2/HDJXHRQ-DQLQ82,7·VJ\PV7KH5RERPDQLDQV petition, and we were aware of “I don’t see enough recognition QRWSLFWXUHG GHIHDWHG7KH/(*2'D9LQFLV SLFWXUHG LQWKHÀQDOV the elevation of all the teams. in the math and science side of We did our best and the judges things.” keep hopping from one gym ful facilities here. And it doesn’t outside.” liked us, but we’ll have to try Some adults complained to the other, UOIT is the per- hurt that the room we were Overall it was a fun-packed even harder in Toronto if we that there wasn’t enough room. fect venue for us,” Ellis said. JLYHQ IRU RXU RI¿FLDOV ZDVQ¶W day for the kids. They even got don’t want to disappoint the ³$OWKRXJK LW¶V GLI¿FXOW WR “They’ve built new and beauti- too far and we didn’t need to go pizza for lunch. judges’ … from tonight.” Getting known

Samuel Baker habits. Also, a variety of clin- The Chronicle ics will be available to students. The campus health centre’s Bickle says they want to try to outreach services are work- get students moving and active, ing harder to make their pres- and on the other hand, set up ence known, and to let students some relaxation and breathing know they are welcome. Heath- exercises. er Bickle’s department offers “We’re trying to teach stu- stress clinics around exam time dents the power of breathing to help students cope with the and getting relaxed, and some added pressures of school. But mindfulness, a tool that I think this year, they’re trying to do we’re doing very well with late- more for students, and have ly. We tend to hold our breath more of a presence around the as students,” said Bickle. school. It’s always good to know “We’re going to try our best there’s a calm and comfort- to show it’s not just talk ther- able environment to turn to apies or medication that can whenever times are tough. The help with mental illness, but health centre is a welcoming lifestyle changes,” said Bickle. environment for any student They’re planning on bring- who needs to relieve some ing in local farms when the stress and get some help to deal season comes around to teach with their issues, whatever they students about healthy eating may be. Campus The Chronicle January 28, 2014 11 Remembering a hero at Durham and UOIT

Kelsey Braithwaite The Chronicle

Nelson Mandela’s life and accomplishments were remem- bered at a tribute, on Jan 16. UOIT and Durham’s Amnesty International set up a booth in the South Wing where a framed picture of Mandela was sur- rounded by battery-powered tea lights. Students and faculty could write messages in the book of condolences and light a candle in Mandela’s memory. Areeba Afreen, president and founder of the campuses’ Kelsey Braithwaite Amnesty International – UOIT and DC and a second-year legal PAYING RESPECT: Students and faculty paid their re- studies student, spent a lot of spects to Nelson Mandela at a booth in the SW on Jan. 16. time promoting the tribute. A tribute was hosted by Amnesty International on campus. “We want people to remem- ber all the good stuff he did,” the memory and legacy of Nel- wanted to join in, they would she said. son Mandela. quickly say “no, thank you” and Amnesty International ad- Eventually, Afreena accept- walk faster as if Qureshi had vertised the small memorial ed the gift but still decided not asked for a donation. through Facebook pages and to put out a jar. She explained “When I hear ‘no’ to things posters at the downtown UOIT she wanted the tribute to be like this I feel a little discour- Christopher Burrows campus, where they hosted the about his memory more than aged,” Afreena said. “Because CLASS RINGS: Second-year Entrepreneurship and Small ¿UVWWULEXWH raising money. She assured the [Mandela] was such a great Business student Gilatha Alexander models a class ring :LWKLQ WKH ¿UVW PLQ- woman the money would go to man.” VKH·VWKLQNLQJRIRUGHULQJ-RVWHQVZDVRQKDQGIURP utes in the SW, a woman ap- Amnesty International and a For others the picture of 7XHVGD\-DQWR7KXUVGD\-DQIRUVWXGHQWVWRRUGHU proached and asked Afreena if good cause. Mandela was enough to make WKHLUULQJV she would accept a donation, Still there were students who them participate. The book of but there was no collection jar. did not want to write a message condolences had many mes- The donator was insistent and or light a candle. Many times sages saying, “We miss you!” soon moved to tears about how when Sana Qureshi, a second- or “Without you, I could not be important it was to her that she year Business Commerce stu- where I am”, or even a simple If you pass it, could make a small payment to dent, asked passersby if they “Thank you.” you should put a ring on it

Christopher and third is the tradition with Burrows their ring. The Chronicle Sakal said that on the student’s graduation day, because Jostens was on hand last their family was with them from week giving Durham College the start of their educational and UOIT students an oppor- career, one member of the stu- tunity to purchase their class dent’s family has the honour rings, but what most students of removing the student’s ring GRQ¶W NQRZ LV WKH VLJQL¿FDQFH and turning it around so the these rings hold. school name and the program According to Shai Sakal, are facing out, symbolizing the Jostens education symbols completion of the student’s ed- specialist, the tradition of the ucation. class ring started in 1835 at As part of the tradition, Jos- West Point Military Academy. tens also engraves the student’s “The tradition is to have name on the inside of the ring your school name around the at no extra cost because, ac- stone,” said Sakal, adding that cording to Sakal, it is part of the ring is supposed to stay their education legacy. with the student until gradu- “You’re not meant to keep ation, worn with the school the ring forever,” said Sakal. name facing them. He added that years down the At the graduation ceremony road the ring is meant to be WKHUH DUH WKUHH VLJQL¿FDQW HOH- passed down to the next gen- ments to the day. eration, to the student’s son 7KH¿UVWHOHPHQWLVWKHVWX- or daughter, like an “academic dent in their cap and gown, sec- torch”, as a symbol of continu- ond is their diploma or degree ing education. 12 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 Campus SA names DC takes a lap in R.A.D. Time for new VP Sadia Badhon Oshawa The Chronicle

Durham College is doing its Joe LeBouthillier part to teach kids about the to vote The Chronicle dangers of drugs through its involvement and support in Catherine Legault There’s a new vice-president the Racing Against Drugs 2014 The Chronicle of university affairs at the Stu- (R.A.D.) event. dent Association. R.A.D. is an initiative of the 2014 is a municipal election Jeremy Baarbé was elected Durham Regional Police crime year in Oshawa, and though the E\WKHERDUGRIJRYHUQRUVWR¿OO prevention and community ser- election in October is far away, the position after Sean Kell re- vices unit, in a joint effort with preparations have begun. signed for personal issues back the Durham District School The city began accepting in October 2013. Board, the RCMP and other nominations on Jan. 2 and will “I’m happy I can serve stu- sponsors, who come together at continue to accept them until dents,” Baarbé said. “There the event. Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. This year, are several things I want to ac- “What we have is a bunch of citizens also have the ability to complish, like reducing school pit stops and the theme is rac- vote for, and run for, regional fees.” ing against drugs,” said Jason chair. Oshawa uses the general The Student Association has Vassell, who is in the school of vote system, meaning citizens a social justice week from Feb. Justice at Durham college. vote for every position instead 3-7. Events include the social Vassell started volunteer- of selecting councillors by justice week fair, There Are No ing at R.A.D. in 2004 with the ward. This means voters pick Blurred Lines, which is a part RCMP then went on to be in the Sadia Badhon from a list of all candidates and of the No Means No campaign. steering committee. elect seven for regional council, There will also be slam poetry Vassell has been the repre- R.A.D.ICAL: Jason Vassell, teacher and Durham College three for city council and one and an art show. sentative for Durham College representative for Durham Racing Against Drugs, an event mayor. The social justice week fair since last year and opened up to teach Grade 5 students about dangers of drugs and The ballot in 2014 will ask (Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) volunteer opportunities for healthy living. voters to vote if they believe and There Are No Blurred Lines Durham College and UOIT stu- Oshawa should use the ward event (Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 dents, which were previously up where Grade 5 and 6 stu- hoping for a bigger turnout this system instead. p.m.) will both be at UOIT’s 61 only open to students from Po- dents are taught about dangers year. Voting lists will be released Charles St. building. lice Foundations and Protec- of drugs or just basic health “We want them to leave just in September and students The [Despair]ities: Impact tions Security and Investiga- and wellness. There are also pit being safe…making sure that interested in voting can have of Canada’s Drug Laws event tions programs. stops where students engage in they don’t get hurt unnecessar- themselves added to the list (Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) “Our student volunteers fun activities. ily, and just so that they have by applying with the Oshawa and the Tar Sands, Indigenous go and they help out with pit “It’s all about health and that knowledge so that they city clerk up until the last day Rights, and Line 9 event (Feb. stops, they help out with just wellness, essentially, and dan- don’t become a casualty of any of voting. He or she must be at 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), will be with access control, helping gers of different things they misadventure,” he said. least 18 years old, a Canadian held at the Regent Theatre. ushering the students in from should watch out for as chil- The event takes place from citizen, reside in Oshawa and The last event to end social the buses, ushering them back dren,” Vassell said. Monday, May 5 to Friday, May not be prohibited from voting justice week is the Education Is to the buses.” The more volun- Last year, 6,000 students 9 at Iroquois Park Sports Cen- by law. A Right Rally on Feb. 7 at noon teers the better, he says. attended the event and they’re tre in Whitby. Voting day will be Oct. 27. on Polonsky Commons. At the event, booths are set Durham College’s board of governors needs nominations

ernor position. Nominations It’s up to are due by March 8. The governor will be in- students to volved in deciding and leading the strategic goals of Durham &ROOHJH 7KH WHUP RI RI¿FH LV choose the one year, spanning from Sept 1 to Aug 31 of the following year. Should the elected student gov- right person ernor complete their one-year term, they will be eligible for Riyad Alli re-election for a second term. The Chronicle Voting takes place online at MyCampus March 11-15. Nom- The Durham College Board inations can be added at www. of Governors is accepting nom- durhamcollege.ca/studentgov- inations for their student governor. The Chronicle January 28, 2014 13 14 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 15 16 TheSHOW Chronicle January 28, 2014 US YOUR HAIRAND WIN 1 TAKE A SELFIE 2 POST IT AND TAG #AQUILIBRIUM 3 GO FOLLOW US

@Aquilibrium Aquilibrium Aquilibrium Salon and Spa AQUILIBRIUM SALON & SPA 1383 Wilson Rd N, Oshawa - (905) 404-9097 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 17 18 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 Campus Animals help fight depression being around the playful pups so well. “They have a sense of put them in a better mood. who needs them and often they Put a smile Claudia the Hound, Sheldon are right. For whatever reason, the Chihuahua, and Edgar the About two to three per cent of Canadians will nine out of ten people have on your face Terrier-mix were some of the ‘experience SAD in their lifetime. Another 15 per a positive reaction when the dogs playing with students. cent will experience a milder form of SAD that animal enters the room,” he Price says although animal- leaves them only slightly depressed. said. and fight assisted therapy does differ For more information on from traditional methods, it Canadian Mental Health Association Seasonal Affective Disorder go has similarities as well. to http://www.cmha.ca. For “In a sense it is a group ther- ’ more information on TPOC SAD with apy session where the group is of a small dog, the sitting on Price thinks that animals’ and their services visit http:// just the patient, the dog and the the bed and the ability to have instincts play a huge role in tpoc.ca. handler. Sometimes it’s just the a visit,” he said. why this type of therapy works animals petting of the dog, or in the case Katrina Owens The Chronicle

As Canadians we’re pretty familiar with the gloomy, damp and cold weather that our ever- so-bitter winters bring. Besides our ears and hands freezing, the weather conditions can take a toll on us mentally too. Many Canadians during the winter are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ac- cording to the Canadian Mental Health Association, this condi- tion is triggered by shortened days and a decrease in sunlight our bodies take in. The Canadian Mental Health Association says “about two to three per cent of Canadians will experience SAD in their lifetime. Another 15 per cent will experience a milder form of SAD that leaves them only slightly depressed.” If you’re suffering from a mild form of SAD or just have a case of the winter blues, there’s a new take on therapy that’s proven to lift spirits. Animal-assisted therapy is helping Canadians of all ages. Dave Price, vice-chair of Therapeutic Paws of Canada, says this form of therapy really works. “From my experience in working with seniors and students, the dogs have an amazing ability to put a smile on faces,” he said. 732& ZDV ¿UVW HVWDEOLVKHG in 2002 and is becoming a popular aid for schools and long- term health facilities. The dogs and cats of TPOC assist elderly people recovering from surgeries, people under stress and children learning how to read. Price says dogs and cats can help people in different age groups in various ways. “Connections with pets help to calm agitated residents and stimulate wonderful conver- sations,” he said. For younger kids learning how to read dogs can be wonderful learning tools. “A dog is a great listener and never judges or corrects you,” he said. Animal-assisted therapy has been proven to be a stress-re- liever for students as well. On Jan. 20 Durham College and UOIT’s student association brought in puppies for students to play with. 10 out of 10 students who attended agreed just The Chronicle January 28, 2014 19 20 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 Campus UOIT hosts the Ontario Engineering SA hires CFS-linked Competition for first time ever in 2014 Skvirsky UOIT students had attempted and Oshawa community,” said dustry: Hatch, OPG, BlackBer- to win the privilege of hosting. Tushar Karanwal, who handles ry, Siemens, Hydro One and Giorgio Berbatiotis OEC brings This brings UOIT a chance to marketing for the board headed others,” said Rizzi. The Chronicle showcase itself, its facilities, by Rizzi. Karanwal explained the op- and of course, the intellect and Karanwal further explained portunities and advantages for Dina Skvirsky has been hundreds of capability of its students. that the competition will draw students, local industry and the hired to the permanent ex- “Basically, there is certain from Oshawa and UOIT’s his- community as a whole, to host- ecutive director position at eligible schools, they have to tory and expertise in the auto- ing the competition. the Student Association. students to make a host presentation; why motive industry. Hundreds of students, in- Skvirsky had been work- they would be an appropri- dustry representatives, and ing as the interim since the ate school, why they should be past and present engineering former executive director, the hosting picked over other schools, how educators will all be coming to .HOO\ 0RUULVRQ ZDV ¿UHG they propose to run things,” ‘They had been look- Oshawa for the weekend. This at the start of the school said Rizzi. ing to get UOIT to means students will be given year, without explanation. university “They had been looking to a plethora of opportunities to Skvirsky was chosen as host for a couple years the permanent replace- get UOIT to host for a couple but at the time there connect with fellow students years but at the time there was and industry leaders in their ment on Nov. 19. The de- Giorgio Berbatiotis no students ready to host… were no students ¿HOGV cision to hire Skvirsky to The Chronicle UOIT is one of the few engi- ready to host... UOIT “Branding was a big thing the permanent position neering schools that haven’t for us this year, we felt previous was made by a committee UOIT will be hosting this is one of the few en- of SA leadership includ- hosted yet, being as we’re a gineering schools that competitions weren’t adver- year’s Ontario Engineering new school. We’ve only been tised enough,” said Karanwal, ing executives and board Competition. around 10 years.” haven’t hosted yet, “I think, from what I know, it members. In a statement The OEC is an industry-re- Originally the competi- being as we’re a new is the biggest registration we’ve delivered by Board Chair spected and highly competitive tion had only three events: school. had in the past couple years.” Baker Baha, President event where hundreds of stu- open competition, industrial 5L]]L FRQ¿UPHG DV PXFK VD\- Chinweuba stated “We are dents from across the province competition and communica- Justin Rizzi ’ ing registration from the event FRQ¿GHQWWKDW'LQDZLOOEH compete to win prestige, and tions competition. It has since had so far reached 250 com- a welcome addition to the cash prizes of up to a few thou- grown to have seven: Consult- petitors. SA team, and will make sand dollars. ing Engineering, Engineering The entire event is funded by These competitors, com- positive contributions to Started in 1980 by Diane Communications, Innovative Rizzi and his board, who had ing from around the province, the SA’s visions, services, Neil at Queen’s university. This Design, Junior and Senior De- help from industry giants, who bring business and generate and advocacy on behalf of ZLOOEHWKH¿UVWWLPH82,7OHVV sign, Parliamentary Debate and invest tens of thousands of dol- revenue for the city and region. students.” than a third of the age of the Programming Competition, lars in sponsorship in return for Accommodations are all ar- Skvirsky has a history in competition itself, gets to play which is also new this year. the chance to introduce them- ranged by organizers. Part of student politics, she has the part of host. Each competition will be selves and their companies to the weekend event is a welcome been an active and vocal Justin Rizzi chairs the board based around solving problems tomorrow’s engineering ace’s. dinner, and after the competi- supporter of the Canadian of 15 UOIT students hosting the facing the engineering industry “Every dollar spent on the tions, and awards dinner. Rizzi Federation of Students. competition. He worked to win and focused on a central theme weekend of the competition is expects close to 400 people at Last year, the CFS made a UOIT’s place as host after hear- for the competition as a whole. paid for by UOIT students… the awards dinner. This in- presentation to the SA, so- ing that organizers were inter- “We’ve picked a theme that For example, this year, we’ve cludes the chance to network liciting their membership ested in UOIT. is pretty close to the school gotten about $85,000 from in- with industry executives. in the organization. 7KLV PDUNHG WKH ¿UVW WLPH The Chronicle January 28, 2014 21 ENTERTAINMENT Let’s get ready to thumble Putting Oshawa on the map

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It was a world record at- tempt, which despite falling well short of the goal, likely put Oshawa back on the map for World Wrestling Entertain- ment (WWE). On Jan. 18, fans of all ages showed up in costumes, dressed as their favourite wres- tlers, trying to break the world record for people thumb wrestling simultaneously in a con- WLQXRXVFKDLQIRU¿YHPLQXWHV Despite falling well short of the 957 participants needed to break the record, the event did Luke Callebert draw a number of WWE fans of all ages. WRESTLEMANIA: Ethan Dennis (front) and Aaron Kanters proudly display their wrestling pride. “I’ve been watching wres- WOLQJVLQFH,ZDV¿YH´VDLG$DU- on Kanters. “I go in phases, I’ll belt, was joined by a younger rio and Sin Cara mask, Randy body!” during a group photo event will draw WWE’s atten- stop watching, then start again, generation of fans as well. Orton shirt and John Cena outside. tion to Oshawa’s wonderful but I always know what’s going Ethan Dennis, only eight “Cenation” toque. Dennis went “Some of the guys today, I’ve General Motors Centre facil- on.” years old, came to the event to live event in Toronto with his got to tell you, the athleticism,” ity despite not breaking the re- “Oh yeah, I’d be there,” said carrying the new WWE title dad but is looking forward to an said Carrie. “When I used to cord. He said the opportunity Kanters when asked if he’d be belt and a United States Cham- event coming closer to home. watch, the guys before had like for Oshawa to host an event like at the live WWE Oshawa event. pionship belt. The event even saw Colin beer bellies and stuff but now WWE would be tremendous. “Front row.” “My favourite wrestler is Carrie, MP for Oshawa, join the some of these guys are phe- And if WWE came to Osha- Kanters, dressed in a John Cena,” said Dennis, who festivities. He could be heard nomenal.” wa? luchador mask and a world title was also sporting a Rey Myste- saying “body slams for every- Carrie said he hopes the “I’ll be there,” said Carrie. Handcuffs, vibrators and toys galore

Sarah Pugsley volunteers. These volunteers The Chronicle provide information and referrals in a professional, friendly Condoms, dice games, vi- DQGFRQ¿GHQWLDOPDQQHU7KH\ brators, massage oils and bub- also have a variety of resourc- ble baths. What do all of these es and referrals accessible to things have in common? all students, such as: abortion Sex, of course. But promot- clinics, adoptions agencies, ing a healthy sexual lifestyle HIV/AIDS and STI testing, was the name of the game, pregnancy and post-birth care. as Durham College’s Sexual As acting partners with the Health Resource Centre and Student Association at Dur- Campus Life hosted E.P. Tay- ham College/UOIT and the ORU¶V ¿UVW 6H[ 3XE QLJKW RI WKH Health Centre, they host many year on last Wednesday with an information sessions and fun- overwhelming response. draising events. These are run The lights were dimmed throughout the year and are and loud music blared as stu- open to all students. dents moved between two Amber Stevenson, a third- tables, each hosting a variety year Criminology/Criminal of prizes and toys. One of the Justice student at UOIT, volun- tables run by volunteers from Samuel Baker teers with outreach services. “I outreach services also provided love what they do for students, reading material such as safe /(7·67$/.6(;(from left) Ashleigh Persaud, Amber Stevenson, Ryan Lappan, and they’ve really put together sex menus, STD information, Sam Reid and Natalie Rogers taking part in a game to win sex-related prizes. a great event tonight, but I’m LGBT material and frequently just here to have a good time,” asked questions. said Stevenson. Lindsay Ranger, a volunteer comfortable with sexual infor- haven’t discussed it with them,” around about it so that we can The SHRC operates from with the SHRC for over three mation. “Lots of people don’t said Ranger. “It’s uncomfort- educate them about safe sex.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the north years, discussed how some have base information on safe able for a lot of students to talk 7KH 6+5& LV D FRQ¿GHQ- campus in room G2029 and at students come to access their sex; many times they haven’t about sex, so we try to give it tial, non-judgmental and pro- the downtown campus in room services because they feel un- discussed it or their parents a light atmosphere and joke choice student service run by DTA150. 22 The Chronicle January 28, 2013 Entertainment The Beaches make waves at WinterFest

Shane MacDonald A lot has changed since they The Chronicle were 13 years old playing as Before the show they wait Done with Dolls. They weren’t patiently and play a few games fully in control of the writing of pool to pass the time. The process as Done with Dolls, and Beaches, a play on words and when they were, they had cited the name of the neighbourhood “boys” as their main inspiration they hail from, are an all-girl for writing. band who played E.P. Taylor’s “As we grew as people I think alongside USS for Winterfest our music evolved with us so 2014. the name change kind of came The seemingly regular girls along with that because if we don’t look out of place in the had a more mature sound we sectioned-off area above the needed a more mature name,” pub. said Eliza. Hoodies and stylishly thick- “One of the reasons we rimmed glasses are consistent wanted to change sounds is be- with most girls in college, but cause we wanted to write our these girls are about to sing and own stuff and get more creative rock out in front of a couple in that aspect,” said Jordan. hundred students. “I think relationships are still Formerly Done with Dolls, D YHU\ VWURQJ LQÀXHQFH RQ P\ Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Eli- lyrics but I’m starting, as I get za McDaniel, and Leandra Earl older, I’m interested in writing know the drill. about different things.” They’ve opened for Kings of Things like moods and at- Leon in front of massive crowds mospheres, even social top- and toured with Mother Moth- Shane MacDonald ics. Their song Kids is about er from university to university the Aurora and Eaton Centre for two months. 0$<%(,·0$/21(5The girls from the Beaches take the stage as the openers shootings and what Jordan Now, they are about to open might say to the people respon- for the Ubiquitous Synergy IRU866DW:LQWHU)HVWZKLFKWRRNSODFHDW(37D\ORU·VRQ-DQ sible. Seekers for the second time. Heading forward they will be “We love watching USS,” longer wearing their glasses all have such different tastes McDaniels, the drummer. taking a road trip, a very excit- said Jordan, lead singer and and hoodies. Now they all have in music is a huge part of our “Especially with Jordan,” ing prospect to them, to play bass player. “They’ve got such their combat boots on and their music because we can show said Kylie, the guitarist, “the the South by Southwest festival amazing stage presence.” new attire could be suggestive each other things and… we can whole theatrical aspect of what in Texas. When asked about And The Beaches aren’t too RI WKHLU LQGLYLGXDO LQÀXHQFHV pick up things from people that VKH¶V LQÀXHQFHG E\ LW UHDOO\ their aspirations as a band, Eli- bad themselves. Reminiscent of Nirvana or The we’re inspired by and show it to comes out with our music, es- za said: “I just want to be tour- One might not know what Runaways, the girls harmonize each other. pecially when we perform. ing forever.” to expect when they take the catchy songs, rock out the stage Jordan loves David Bowie I think if she didn’t have in- “I would like to play Tea in stage but their talent and pop and even play more than one and she gets inspired by him terest in that background our the Park one day. Then after punk sound is undeniable once instrument. sometimes and maybe that’ll whole performance wouldn’t be that we’ll see. One at a time,” they start playing. They are no “I think the fact that we come off in our music,” said as fun and interesting.” said Jordan. The Honey Runners rock out at E.P. Taylor’s

a much wider audience, not people understand themselves Helping to mention, fund our albums, a little better in the process, tours, Cadillacs, private islands maybe not feel like you’re so in Maui, etc.,” says Dwoskin. bloody alone sometimes,” says to make The melting pot of sound Dwoskin, who added he wants DQG LQÀXHQFHV PDNLQJ XS 7KH the people listening to his mu- Honey Runners is due to each sic to feel “ecstasy, rage, enjoy- WinterFest member’s extensive musical ment, sadness, anything but knowledge and experience. neutral.” “We’re all music buffs. We’ve They’ve played festivals with 2014 a hit poured over old blues, ‘60s and other Canadian acts such as ‘70s soul rock (Beatles, Zep- The Trews, The Arkells and The pelin, Rolling Stones, Allman Balconies, and they loved play- Shane MacDonald Bros, Ray Charles), anything ing Winterfest with the Ubiqui- The Chronicle from the Motown era (Temp- tous Synergy Seekers. “Get your goddamn feet tations, Dion and The Bel- “Playing with U.S.S. was a wet,” screamed Dan Dwoskin, monts), ‘90s alt-rock & punk ton of fun,” said Dwoskin. “The the keyboard player and lead (Foo Fighters, Big Wreck), energy that comes from those singer of The Honey Runners. and more modern bands (Ala- guys on stage is not human. The self-described Canadian bama Shakes, Young The Gi- “Human Kebab” jumped Motown-sound rock band from ant, Jet, The Raconteurs),” says into the crowd how many Toronto livened up the E.P. Dwoskin. times? Four? It’s a big deal to Taylor’s crowd with their up- “It all comes into play every play shows with bands like beat sound and memorable lyr- now and again...they’re all re- them, because we get to play for ics. ally good teachers!” their crowd and gain some new $ ¿UVWWLPH JXHVW DW (3¶V Forged through friendship, fans in the process.” and the opener for Winterfest emotional turmoil, Craig- Coming in the next two 2014, slist and countless other indie months the Honey Runners The Honey Runners made bands, the Honey Runners will release their “Rough and waves in 2013 with their songs have been playing together for Tumble Sessions” to YouTube, being featured by Coca Cola’s nearly two years. a live six-track video series re- ’52 Songs of Happiness’ and by Everyone’s got stories and corded at the Steam Whistle Shane MacDonald a Bacardi commercial. they try to tell them through Brewery in Toronto and a new Dwoskin says the band was their music. EP in Spring 2014. 6,1*,7/28'Dan Dwoskin, the lead singer and key- very excited to have these op- “Best thing you can do is try “With any luck, we’ll be back boardist of The Honey Runners, belts it out for the crowd at portunities. to capture some of those sto- at E.P. Taylor’s soon for round (37D\ORU·VDVSDUWRI:LQWHU)HVWRQ-DQ “They help our music reach ries in songs and help other two!” says Dwoskin. Entertainment The Chronicle January 28, 2014 23 Her shows a new side to love Aleksandra Sharova is a perfect one for Jonze, an Runner, Steven Spielberg’s A.I. only one of them has a physi- WL¿FLDORQH³$Q\ERG\ZKRIDOOV The Chronicle absurdist director and ex-vid- $UWL¿FLDO ,QWHOOLJHQFH, even cal form doesn’t concern him. in love is a freak. It’s a crazy eographer. WALL-E – all tell different This is a welcome change from thing to do. It’s kind of like a She is a blinking light in his Her LV -RQ]H¶V ¿UVW RULJLQDO variations of this same story. his lonely life. At work, Theo- form of socially acceptable in- smartphone. She is a voice in screenplay, and earned him In Jonze’s Her, Samantha dore writes intimate letters for sanity,” Amy says to Theodore. his earpiece. She is insightful, a Golden Globe and an Oscar (voiced by Scarlett Johans- faceless people, and for this un- Both characters fail to see witty, engaging and sometimes nomination in the same catego- son) has a soul, has her own wanted intrusion into the lives the absurdity of the situation nosy. Her name is Samantha, ry. His previous works include personality and temperament, of others, he pays with the total – they are real and now are sit- and she is an operating system. DUWKRXVH¿OPVOLNHBeing John but doesn’t have a body. All she absence of his own. ting next to each other talking This is Her, Spike Jonze’s new Malkovich and Adaptation, has is her voice. The voice that At home, Theodore is sepa- about their ideal operating sys- movie. along with Where the Wild greets Theodore in the morn- rated from his wife Catherine tems. Set in Los Angeles in the not- Things Are, based on Maurice ing, that makes him smile. The (Rooney Mara). He has one The score composed by Ar- so-distant future, the story of a Sendak’s book. voice that tells him, “I love you friend Amy (Amy Adams), who cade Fire adds to the serene complex and desolate writer, The story of a system’s abili- so much.” Just a voice. lives nearby. atmosphere of the movie, beau- Theodore Twombly (Joaquin ty to learn and grow, both emo- And Theodore tells Saman- In Her, Jonze’s characters tifully captured through cin- Phoenix), whose friendship tionally and psychologically, tha that he loves her. He is hap- don’t see a problem in substi- ematographer Hoyte van Hoy- with a machine grows into love, isn’t new. Ridley Scott’s Blade py and alive, and the fact that tuting a real partner with an ar- tema’s lens. Don Cherry’s restaurant has new style Food chain changes to attract DC student crowd

ey-themed bar. vertiser, designer, promoter.” a party atmosphere. It’s always coe Street. some years ago. Will McGuirk “ They are looking to re- Ware is also a musician and different and it’s always about “Its good to get back to it,” The Chronicle design parts of the business, he co-hosts an evening at the creating a mood,” says Ware. he says. “It’s great talent and I bring in live music, bring in bar Atria on King Street. in Osha- “We promote feeling com- love to highlight it. If I can pro- Don Cherry’s, the chain res- specials,” says the 22-year-old wa, along with Kyle Wilson. fortable on stage.” vide that and get the word out, I taurant associated with the who is in the Advertising and Don Cherry’s is also pro- think I’m doing my part for the curmudgeonly host of CBC’s Marketing Communications moting music on its stage, (music) community.” Coach’s Corner, is changing up program. “This is because there says manager Lance Joplin. Ware says Don Cherry’s will its style to appeal to the stu- We promote feeling are recent developments in the ‘ Wednesday is music nights and still be the place for the hockey dents who attend the Whitby area such as the Durham Col- comfortable on stage there is an emphasis on Dur- community to gather and he campus located almost next lege culinary school. I have ham Region-based bands. says he designs advertising ma- door on Champlain Ave. Jason Ware heard there is going to be a “Oshawa is a bit of a hot WHULDO WR UHÀHFW WKH EDU¶V KHUL- To that end new manage- (student) residence very soon.” bed,” says Joplin, who grew up tage. ment has been brought in and ’ “To compete with other in the city “with a guitar in my “One thing I did was the they have taken on Durham restaurants they need to stay “Tuesdays we do an open hand” and has been part of its burger menu. I called it The College student Jason Ware young, and I think in order to mic and it’s different from most music scene, having managed Burger Bench. It’s a subtle re- and tasked him with designing do that they hired a young ad- others. Kyle and I try and create the Hare & the Hound on Sim- minder you are in a sports bar.” a new look for the aging hock- Rotary Club hosting peace photo contest

Sinead Fegan your photo is that it must be The Chronicle submitted as a JPEG and include a title. It is recommended Durham College and UOIT’s that you include a description Rotary club is running the to explain why you chose the Peace Photo contest, for the photo and what it means to second year in a row. you. Rotarians came up with the Deadline for submissions is idea for the contest to go along March 23 by noon. After you with their Global Peace Forum submit a photo you then get a and to promote awareness, ballot to your email so that you showing what people around can vote for the best photo. WKH ZRUOG EHOLHYH EHVW UHÀHFWV Voting closes on April 1 at peace. noon and each participant can The contest is international vote for his or her top three fa- and anyone is welcome to par- vorite photos. ticipate. The winner will be an- You don’t have to be enrolled nounced via email, Facebook at the college or university. The and website on April 2. Rotary club is already receiving 7KH ¿UVWSODFH ZLQQHU ZLOO pictures taken in Ethiopia, Af- receive a GoPro Hero 3 (silver), rica, Malaysia and more. memory card and one acces- All you have to do is take a sory valued at approximately photo of what you think best $550. Second and third place represents your idea of peace. will also receive a prize, which Participants are encouraged is still to be announced. WR VXEPLW XS WR ¿YH SKRWRV “This year we are hoping to Once you have decided on your increase the number of par- favourite pictures you then up- ticipants and to give people the load and submit them to the opportunity to express them- website peacephoto.rotary- selves,” said Hayley McNama- global.net. ra, executive of the on-campus The only requirement for Rotary club. 24 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 25 SPORTS

Athletic Department

6&5$0%/(21UOIT forwards Mitch Bennett and Luke Van Moerkerke crash the net hoping for a goal versus UQTR, but to no avail. :LWKWKHORVV82,7KDVQRZORVWÀYHRIWKHLUODVWVL[JDPHV Ridgebacks outplayed by UQTR

6HDQ2·/HDU\ “I think it was a closer game As the new coach, Caruana struggling offensively they tend to give up some chances and The Chronicle than what the 5-1 score would says the team needs to form an to try to do a little much, look shots, so we want to do our best suggest, and I know we are identity, and they must do so if off shots for something better, to keep them to the perimeter The UOIT Ridgebacks men’s looking forward to playing they want to be successful. “We grip the stick a lighter tighter,” as much we can. We have seen KRFNH\WHDPVXIIHUHGWKHLU¿IWK them again,” said Ramsay. want teams to see they are play- said Caruana. “We have really improvements in this over the loss in six games Jan. 18, losing Newly appointed interim ing the Ridgebacks and know it been stressing to the guys when second half and are still looking 5-1 to the sixth-ranked Univer- head coach Justin Caruana is going to be a tough game,” you have the shot to take it. to build.” sité du Québec à Trois-Rivières IDFHGKLV¿UVWPDMRUWHVWDVWKH he said. “This begins when they Get to the dirty areas and bear With seven games remain- (UQTR) Patriotes. UQTR’s bal- Ridgebacks bench boss when show up for practice, or get on down on the loose pucks when ing, the Ridgebacks are quickly anced attack was the difference his team took the ice versus the the bus to head to a game, they they are there. Just make life a running out of time to turn LQ WKH JDPH DV ¿YH GLIIHUHQW Patriotes. know it is time for work. This is lot tougher on opposing goalies things around, and that starts Patriotes players scored. “We know we are not going the culture I am trying to estab- ZLWKWUDI¿FDQGDQHWSUHVHQFH´ with a winning attitude, says Jordan Ramsay, forward for to match the skill of the top lish here.” On the defensive side of the Caruana. the Ridgebacks, credits the Pa- teams most nights, but we ex- Lately, the Ridgebacks have ice, the Ridgebacks have im- ³:H MXVW ZDQW FRQWLQXH LP- triotes’ skill level, but believes pect at a minimum to match, if been struggling to score goals. proved throughout the season, proving on the little things, get the game was closer than the not have a better work ethic,” ,Q WKHLU ODVW ¿YH ORVVHV WKH but still need work, according into good habits and continue score indicated. said Caruana. “I feel we have to Ridgebacks have not scored to the coach. to bring a good work ethic “UQTR is a good team, give teams their respect in how more than two goals in a game, “We have been trying to lim- to the rink every time we are they’re fast, and move the puck we play them, but also give our- a problem that coach Caruana it team’s chances in the dan- there.” well,” he said. “I thought their selves more credit and know, is trying to tell his players can gerous scoring areas by limit- The Ridgebacks have some goalie played well, and our ef- when we are at our best, we be solved by simplifying their ing our turnovers and playing tough games ahead, including fort was good, but we couldn’t can play with any team in this approach. more on the attack,” says Ca- ¿UVW SODFH 0F*LOO DQG IRXUWK ¿QGDZD\WRVFRUH´ league.” “When teams and players are ruana. “We know we are going place Carleton. Remaining schedule Rank Team Wins Losses Points 1. 0F*LOO 16 5 33 Home Away Date Time 2. Queen’s 14 3 33 3. UQTR 16 4 32

UOIT Laurentian Jan. 30 7:30 p.m. 4. Carleton 14 5 29 5. Ottawa 13 8 27 UOIT Carleton Jan.31 7:30 p.m. 6. Concordia 6 10 15

0F*LOO UOIT Feb. 7 7 p.m. 7. UOIT 6 12 15 8. Nipissing 5 14 11 Concordia UOIT Feb. 8 2 p.m. 9. Laurentian 5 16 10 Laurier UOIT Feb. 14 7:30 p.m. 10. 50& 1185 26 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 Sports UOIT wins shootout thriller Luke Callebert The Chronicle

The Ridgebacks needed a shootout but found a way to beat RMC 4-3 on Jan. 16 at the Campus Ice Centre. The win gives UOIT a much-needed two points in the standings. “We got off to a good start tonight,” said interim head coach Justin Caruana. “We came out sleeping in the second period and I thought the third period was kind of even. The guys bat- tled and we found a way to get the two points, which is big. 82,7FDPHRXWÀ\LQJVFRU- ing two goals in 2:06 at the KDOIZD\ SRLQW RI WKH ¿UVW SH- riod and then adding a power play goal with 53 seconds left in the period. It was Cameron

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Rank Name Wins Losses Points 1 Algonquin 13 0 26 2 George Brown 11 3 22 3 Centennial 8 6 16 Athletic Department 4 Georgian 7 6 14 DRIVING THE LANE: Ajahmo Clarke of the Durham 5 Seneca 7 6 14 Lords dribbles the ball at the Lords game versus La Cite on 6La Cite6712 Jan. 18. 7 Loyalist 6 8 12 8 St. Lawrence 5 7 10 9Durham6912 10 Canadore 5 9 10 Lords close in 11 Fleming 0 13 0 on post-season OCAA West men’s Luke Callebert Against Algonquin, Dur- The Chronicle ham’s best players so far this season continued to be the basketball standings The Lords men’s basketball best, with Ajahmo Clarke drop- team moved into a three-way ping 23 points and adding six Rank Name Wins Losses Points tie for a playoff spot with a 92- rebounds to continue his stellar 71 win over La Cite on Jan. 18. season and Eric Smith adding 1 Sheridan 10 1 20 The win marked a rebound for 18 points and four rebounds. 2Humber10320 the team after taking a 91-72 Beyond that the scoring 3Mohawk9318 loss the night before against Al- dried up. No other Lord player gonquin. reached double digits in scor- 4 St. Clair 8 4 16 The loss against Algonquin ing, while the Thunder showed 5 Fanshawe 7 5 14 on the road came as no sur- what has helped them stay 6Sault468 prise, as the Thunder have not undefeated, with four players 7 Lambton 5 8 10 lost a conference game this sea- reaching the double-digit mark. son, going 13-0. The win against Clarke dropped 28 points 8 Redeemer 5 8 10 La Cite was important pulling and Smith added 20 more. The 9 Cambrian 1 9 2 Durham even with Loyalist and team, though, had four play- La Cite for the last playoff spot ers reach double digits in scor- 10 Niagara 0 12 0 in the East Division. The prob- ing with Aron Naim reaching lem at the moment is they’re 13 points and the OCAA men’s still on the outside looking in, basketball athlete of the pre- as both the Lancers and Coy- vious week, Saliym Cadogan otes have a game in hand. draining 12.

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Giorgio Berbatiotis The Generals will be playing Athletics Department The Chronicle against the Ottawa 67’s at the General Motors Centre. CRASH THE CREASE: Jill Morillo creates a scoring chance at a home game The Oshawa Generals will Last hockey season the against the Western Mustangs. Morillo had two goals in the game, to give her 60 be hosting a charity game team raised over $10,000 in her career. That ties her for seventh in all-time OUA scoring. on Valentine’s Day. Pucks 4 through its efforts and is Hearts, the name of the char- hoping to top that this year. ity game, will raise funds for This year will be the second life-saving research provid- Pucks 4 Hearts, a now annu- ed by the Heart and Stroke al event. At the game, Gener- Morillo leads Ridgebacks Foundation. als players will wear special Tickets for the Valen- commemorative jerseys that tine’s event are available for are auctioned after the game. a discounted price of $17.50 Also available are $10 Pucks hockey team to victory if purchased in advance or 4 Hearts T-shirts, with all $20 at the door, with all pro- proceeds going to the Heart Matthew Jordan WKHJORYHVLGHWRUHFRUGKHU¿UVW 10-8-1 on the season and are ceeds going to the charity. and Stroke Foundation. The Chronicle goal of a two-goal night. The two points back of Western for Ridgebacks maintained control ¿IWKSODFH The Ridgebacks women’s throughout the second period, Morillo’s pair of goals marks hockey team defeated the outshooting the Mustangs 21-5. 60 for her career, placing her Western Mustangs 4-3 Jan. 18 Gibson scored her second in a tie for seventh in all-time on two goals by captain Jill Mo- of the night a minute into the scoring with Andrea Hunter rillo, who moves into seventh third period to give the Ridge- of the 1991-96 Toronto Var- in OUA all-time scoring. backs a 3-1 lead. The Mustangs sity Blues. Morillo is tied with The two teams were score- responded quickly to cut the teammate Jaclyn Gibson for OHVV DIWHU WKH ¿UVW SHULRG EXW GH¿FLWKRZHYHUDQGWKH5LGJH- ¿IWKLQVFRULQJZLWKJRDOV traded goals in the second with backs faced pressure as the The Ridgebacks bounced WKH0XVWDQJVVWULNLQJ¿UVW7KH Mustangs attempted to tie the back from a lackluster perfor- Ridgebacks gained the power game. The Ridgebacks received mance in a 4-3 loss to Windsor. play following Morillo’s equal- relief from their strong special The team was slow to get start- izer, set up by a champion effort team units, as Morillo recorded HG WKURXJK WKH ¿UVW WZR SHUL- from Sarah Worthington, and her second of the night on the RGVEXWFDPHRXWÀ\LQJLQWKH used the momentum to take a power play as an insurance third. Despite scoring with the 2-1 lead. Jaclyn Gibson beat the marker. extra attacker, the Ridgebacks Mustangs goaltender high to The Ridgebacks improve to were unable to draw even. Sports The Chronicle January 28, 2014 29 Lords get revenge against Huskies won all three sets by scores of 25-14, 25-19 and 25-15. 14 players The Lords’ service game was RQ ¿UH DOO QLJKW ORQJ ¿QLVK- ing the night with 14 aces. In see action WKHHDUO\JRLQJRIWKH¿UVWVHW Durham fell behind 8-4 but a three-serve run from Meghan vs. George Renwick and then an eight- serve run from Jessica Broad opened things up for Durham, Brown leaving them with a command- Luke Callebert ing 16-10 lead. The Chronicle The Lords never looked back. Seeking consistency, the Capitalizing on the change Lords women’s volleyball team of pace in the set, Durham re- dominated their rematch with ceived key kills from Broad, the George Brown Huskies, Allison Doris and Madison Pi- sweeping them 3-0 on Jan. 23. lon, which helped to keep the The win was a bit of revenge momentum going in the Lords’ following a close 3-2 loss to the IDYRXU%URDGZRXOG¿QLVKWKH Huskies earlier in the season. QLJKW ZLWK ¿YH NLOOV IRXU VHU- “We went out and did what vice aces and a block. Pilon we needed to do,” said 2012-13 ZRXOG¿QLVKZLWKIRXUNLOOV Durham College female athlete “The girls played awesome of the year, Melissa Semeniuk. tonight,” said head coach Shane Ryan Verrydt “It was nice to sweep them, a Christopher. “It was really good bit of revenge.” to see.” OFF THE BLOCK: Lords player Emily Gilbert hits one into the block during the Semeniuk sat out the game When asked if anyone stood match against the George Brown Huskies on Jan. 23 at the CRWC. The Lords after aggravating a previous out in the game, Christopher won the match in straight sets to move to one game above .500 for the season. shoulder injury. She had sur- couldn’t pinpoint anyone, say- gery on her shoulder last year ing all of the 14 players he ro- picking a standout player, girl’s face over there, which we make up those two points when after the athletic banquet and tated throughout the night though. enjoyed.” they played the Panthers on the team does not want to take stepped up when called upon “Madison in the middle, she The win moves Durham two Jan. 25. any chances on re-tearing it. and played a solid, consistent had good steps and good block- points back of the Canadore “We have a tough game Sat- Not having Semeniuk didn’t game for the Lords. ing,” said Semeniuk. Panthers in the east division. urday,” said Christopher. “We stop the Lords, though, as they Semeniuk had no trouble “She also spiked one off a The Lords had the chance to need to win it.” 230 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 The Chronicle January 28, 2014 31 32 The Chronicle January 28, 2014