Lords Take Silver Medal to DC Graduates

VOLUME XXXVI, Issue 5 November ,  Hats off Lords take silver medal to DC graduates

By Don Campbell Chronicle Staff

urham College students took Done final walk in front of family, friends, faculty and staff before making proud first steps as college graduates. Over 600 students from seven programs were honoured as Dur- ham College’s fall convocation class of 2009 before a packed crowd at the Campus Wellness and Recreation Centre, Oct. 22. For most, the event marked the end of an educational odyssey and the beginning of a journey toward a promising future. For many it also marked the first time being rewarded for years of hard work and commitment in post-secondary studies. “You have become a Durham College alumni and you now join a proud tradition of graduates,” said Aileen Fletcher, chair of the Dur- ham College board of governors. “Your dreams have been real- ized and your hard work is finally being rewarded.” The atmosphere to start the cer- emony was electric as bagpipes ceremoniously led the long pro- cession of black-robed graduates filing into the gymnasium behind the flags of their respective programs. A chorus of applause and Photo by Adam Gagne/OCAA camera flashes from family and friends greeted the smiling gradu- NUMBER ONE TO US: Durham Lords Krista Metcalf (left), Pamela Ogle, Katie Watts, Jen Sheenan and Daniela ates as they passed by. Calleri are all smiles after defeating the Humber Hawks in the semi-ﬁnals at the OCAA championships. See AFTER Page 34 See GRAD Page 2 Gulu on the move...again

By Josh Wilkins The student humanitarian or- Chronicle Staff ganization SHARE brought the ever-growing initiative to Durham wo weeks ago, students took College and UOIT and has made it Tto the streets for a six-kilo- a yearly tradition. metre walk to raise money and “Some people don’t really un- awareness for Guluwalk, a charity derstand how much of a difference to help children in Uganda. or how much of an impact they The walk was inspired by the can make only because you don’t trek children had to take to cities see it happening,” said SHARE like Gulu to escape abduction into president Ian Ngaira. “But I can the Lord’s Resistance Army. The tell you, last year kids in Uganda stolen children would serve as sex- would have been recruited as sex slaves or child soldiers. slaves and child soldiers. That’s In 2005, two Toronto men took not the situation anymore.” it upon themselves to bring light to That is thanks in part to the what has been called “the world’s efforts of volunteers in 88 cities most neglected humanitarian cri- around the globe taking the Gulu- sis” by walking over 10 kilometres walk and working to support kids to sleep in front of Toronto City in northern Uganda. Hall every night for a month. “As long as everyone chips in, To more closely replicate every little effort we make counts,” Photo by Josh Wilkins the routine these children went said Ngaira. through, they continued to work ONE STEP AT A TIME: Amin Rabie (left), Ian Ngaira and Sergiy Kudryavtsez head full-time. See STUDENTS Page 3 back to Durham College from Memorial Park after another successful Guluwalk. 2 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Ontario Colleges celebrate success

By Paul Rellinger you to the government and con- Chronicle Staff tinuing to build relationships with them. This is a very positive day for Ontario colleges received high Ontario colleges.” marks from the provincial govern- Durham College’s Second Ca- ment at an event held Oct. 26 at reer program is doing very well Queen’s Park. and Lovisa added that the pro- MPP John Milloy, Minister of gram here at Durham is full. Training, Colleges and Universi- Minister Milloy could only echo ties had high praise for the Ontario Lovisa on how important Durham college system and said the sec- College is in helping people get ond career program is a tremen- back into the work force after be- dous success. ing laid off or fired. The event, hosted by Ontario “Durham College is a wonder- Colleges, was a night where MPPs ful institute,” said Milloy. “Their could rub shoulders with college commitment to the Second Ca- presidents and board members, reer program, (they) have out- and in return, colleges could ex- standing involvement in the local hibit their programs in action. community, the energy sector and “Post-secondary education is auto sector, will only make them going well and booming,” said Mil- (Durham College) leaders in a re- loy. “Enrolment is up seven per vived economy.” cent from last year for Ontario col- Durham riding, MPP John leges.” O’Toole said although there will “In the past seven to eight always be issues with student tu- months, shovels are in the ground ition, Durham College is an place on 28 new infrastructure projects where people can go to get a new at Ontario colleges, projects that start on life. are being funded in part by the “Durham College is helping provincial government and col- Photo by Paul Rellinger people change their lives,” said leges.” O’Toole. “Their Second Career Milloy was excited to announce A SPLASH OF WINE ALL AROUND: DC president Don Lovisa (left) and chair of the program is oversubscribed and that these projects, would allow board of governors Aileen Fletcher (right) couldn’t be happier with the overwhelming the college has excellent pro- for a huge increase in enrolment. success of colleges across the province . grams.” Milloy went on to add that, af- While speaking to the crowd, ter seeing college systems from NDP leader Andrea Horwath, who from the workplace to new ven- get people who have lost their jobs Milloy drew a parallel line be- across Canada, and seeing how also spoke at the event. tures, they will be relying on the back into school. tween a storm and the economic they operate, he believes strongly A big topic of discussion during college system to be their for them “We need to train these people crisis Ontario and the rest of Can- that Ontario has one of the finest the course of the evening was the and to help them,” said Horwath. and get them back to work,” said ada is facing. post-secondary education sys- overwhelming success of the Sec- “It’s there they will gain the skills Wilson. However, Milloy said that On- tems in the country. And he wasn’t ond Career program. or trades to create countless op- Durham College president tario Colleges and the success the only one impressed by what “It’s been an absolute tsunami,” portunities.” Don Lovisa couldn’t be more im- students share there, coupled with Ontario colleges have been pro- said Milloy. “It’s anyone’s best The PC critic for Colleges and pressed with how Ontario colleges the success of the Second Career ducing. chance for a new job. We have had Universities and Research and In- are doing. program, would only go to helping “I am stunned and blown away over 21,000 enrol in the last 16 novation, MPP Jim Wilson, repre- “This is a time to celebrate,” said weathering the storm. by the students and their devotion months.” senting Simcoe-Grey County, re- Lovisa. “Thank you to the students and to their studies,” said provincial “As people make the transition iterated just how important it is to “Tonight is about saying thank best of luck,” said Milloy. Grad has DC students Construction on the go

leaving with smiles By Ryan Wallis pose wind tunnel for aerodynamic Through the Knowledge In- Chronicle Staff testing capable of housing planes, frastructure Program (KIP) the Continued from page 1 their studies. trains, cars and buses. college will receive $20 million There were three pieces of Cranes, dump trucks, bulldoz- Students attending UOIT will in funding to relocate all student Fletcher, along with Durham advice England gave to the class ers, backhoes and hardhats will all also benefit from a $45 million En- services into one fully accessible College president Don Lovisa, of 2009. The first was to ensure be part of the post-secondary ex- ergy Systems and Nuclear Science building at the first point of access Alumni Association President they never turn down an oppor- perience at Durham College and Research Centre, which will be on campus. Lillian Jacoby and SA President tunity to vote. UOIT for the foreseeable future. completed in March of 2011. This will allow the college to Amy England, honoured the She stressed the importance Currently, three separate con- The new facility will be home to convert existing areas dedicated graduates in speeches before of performing one act of kind- struction projects are underway the faculty of Energy Systems and to student services into new, larg- diplomas and certificates were ness every day, while request- across campus, all of which will Nuclear Science and will allow the er teaching spaces, as well as new conferred. ing a commitment to learning provide direct benefits for UOIT university to offer six graduate di- study areas. Each remarked on the value as a life-long process of person- and Durham College students. plomas in Nuclear Technology de- “Durham College is 100 per of a college education in pre- al discovery. All three projects have received signed to address the shortage of cent committed to its mission paring students for careers in Matt Canning and Cath- significant funding through the skilled workers in Canada’s energy statement: the student experience the modern economy. Uphold- erine Hunter received Student Knowledge Infrastructure Pro- sector. comes first, and this significant ing Durham College’s tradition Leadership Awards in recogni- gram, part of the federal govern- The new 100,000-square-foot funding commitment from the of preparing students for the tion for their contribution and ment’s Economic Action Plan – complex adjacent to the Business/ federal and provincial govern- workplace and embracing the enhancement of student life on supplemented by the provincial IT building, will feature a High ments will enable us to provide next step in each of the gradu- campus. government. DC and UOIT have Tech ECO Community Research our future students with a state-of- ates’ lives were also touched President Lovisa concluded received $103 million in funding. Park designed to promote pio- the-art student services building upon. his speech by praising gradu- The Automotive Centre of neering research collaboratively designed to give them the most ro- Jacoby said the class of ates for their hard work and Excellence (ACE-Global) is a with other universities and private bust learning experience possible,” 2009 are now part of a proud, commitment to excellence and $123-million project nearing com- sector partners. Don Lovisa, president of Durham 46,000-member strong family wished all graduates continued pletion on the northeast corner of Also slated for completion in College said in a press release. of Durham College alumni. She success. campus. The ACE will be a core March of 2011 is a 35,000-square- All of the new buildings being also encouraged graduates “to “The key to happiness is hav- research and training facility con- foot student services building for constructed on campus will incor- stay in touch and engaged with ing dreams – the key to success centrating on UOIT’s automotive Durham College currently under porate Leadership in Energy and college activities and news” is realizing those dreams. So engineering students. construction at the Simcoe Street Environmental Design (LEED) even though they have finished dream big,” he said. Research and development entrance along Commencement principles, which emphasize sus- facilities will include a multi-pur- Drive. tainability and energy efficiency. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 3 CAMPUS NEWS Job hunting made easy

By Gabrielle Baksh dooming a resumé to an employ- resumé, something employers Chronicle Staff er’s junk mail folder. Information can easily spot. Putting together like a program title should be em- a resumé demonstrates an appli- Hired Career Services on cam- phasized, instead of being hidden. cant’s proficiency with Word or pus is here to rescue all those in Similarly, bulleted points should InDesign. need of resume recuperation. replace paragraphs. A cover letter should always be Days before prospective em- Also the words I, my or me included when handing in a re- ployers flooded the gyms for the should not be used in a third per- sume. Oct. 20 career fair, Hired Career son, factual document like a re- “The cover letter helps target Services held resumé clinics in sume. Instead use key words that your resume to a specific com- room B205, giving students the op- industry professionals can appre- pany and or a specific job and in portunity to improve their resumé ciate. some cases it almost serves as the writing skills. “Students don’t really know written introduction as opposed Career adviser Angie Paisley what they accomplished on a job, to a verbal introduction of you,” sat down with students one-on- or even if they know what they ac- says Paisley. one to proofread resumés and of- complished on a job, they don’t When preparing a resumé, stu- fer preparation advice. know how to present that,” Paisley dents can begin by highlighting “Students who are more en- says. “So learning how to write a their program title and then focus gaged in the process of their re- resumé really requires a lot of just on describing their course learn- sumé writing, it will be a lot easier knowing overall basic writing skills ing outcomes while being specific for them to write subsequent resu- and learning where to place the in- about accomplishments that em- més because career services won’t formation or where to summarize ployers will value. be with them forever,” says Paisley. things instead of expanding.” Make sure it is easy to read and “Our role is to teach you how to There is fine balance between that the most important informa- write a resumé not write it for you.” giving too much information and tion is highlighted and falls on the Twenty to 30 students checked using three words to describe the top third of the first page. in for a resumé review specifically breadth of your skills, Paisley says. “It should be up to the writer for the career fair. Some resumés Include things like a high GPA, any to prepare a document that is still were fine after a few adjustments scholarships received, as well as uniquely their own but yet follows Photo by Gabrielle Baksh but many students made com- any major projects. the elements that ensures employ- mon errors. Employers look for individual- ers are getting to the information YOU’RE HIRED!: Angie Paisley from Hired Career Ser- Such errors include listing ity. Students often turn to using they need to get to,” says Paisley. vices is available to help students build a resume. hotmail accounts, a sure way of Microsoft templates to create a Students put best foot forward enrichment in their lives, which individuals in one city can take ogy student at UOIT who came to to do so, or as much as they usu- Continued from Page 1 every child in the world should steps that will result in a dimi- Canada from Iran six years ago. ally do.” have.” nution of pain for many people But getting the Guluwalk off But still, with support from “So we can make a difference, This year, money raised is around the world.” the ground wasn’t easy this year. the student body, the school, and and I don’t think people actually going to building the first Gulu And so they walked. Carry- Athletics for Africa, the organiza- returning donors like the Cana- realize that because they don’t Youth Cultural Centre in the city ing banners, wearing T-shirts, tion behind the Guluwalk, wasn’t dian Auto Workers, Ngaira hopes see the fruits of our labours all to of Gulu. and dying their hair in Guluwalk able to send out the promotional to raise at least $5,000 with this often, but we do and can make a Students were bused to Me- orange, they walked back to DC materials they usually do, forc- year’s Guluwalk. difference.” morial Park, where the SA presi- and UOIT chanting at passersby ing SHARE to buy the T-shirts SHARE’s next project, the While the abductions have dent, members of SHARE, and in an effort to help the neglected and bracelets themselves. The Faith Mosaic, is coming in Febru- stopped now, the Guluwalk con- the president of UOIT spoke to children of Uganda. amount that they could raise was ary. tinues to help the children of the walkers. “I haven’t met any of these also a concern. “It’s an event that aims at pro- Uganda. “The whole world is crying for children, but I have met other “You know the current eco- moting all different forms and “We’re trying to build them a peace,” said UOIT president Ron children around the world, in my nomic situation,” said Ngaira. “A variations of religion, whether future,” said Ngaira. “We’re try- Bordessa. “And what we really country and here, and I can relate lot of people who would normally you believe in the religion or not,” ing to give them a chance to have need to understand is that we as to them,” said Amin Rabie, a biol- donate money to us weren’t able said Ngaira. Do you agree with the new hands-free driving law?

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“Yes, I agree with the new law be- “Yes, because it will minimize distrac- “Yes because it’s easy to get caught “No, I don’t agree because the police “Yes I agree for safety reasons. It cause drivers should only focus on tion and help people focus more on the up in your conversations and forget about and law in general have oppressed driv- would be better to save a life than risk the road. They are to drive and drive road.” everything around you and most of all, ers too much already.” talking on a phone.” only.” your driving.” 4 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Greg Murphy Advertising: Room L -220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL [email protected] Canadian democracy needs change

All across Canada the fall tra- tinue to be misunderstood. dition of students filtering back to For one, Canada’s antiquated college and university campuses first-past-the-post electoral sys- to acquire knowledge, learn new tem can no longer function in a skills and develop unique ideas is multi-party environment. Such a well under way. system continues to produce gov- As the colours of fall fade into ernments that do not reflect the the blank palette of winter white desire of the majority of Canadian and grey, those lessons will main- voters. tain a process that for centuries For example, in past elections has witnessed the molding of it was not uncommon for politi- fresh minds for the future. The les- cal parties to win a majority with sons students learn – news ideas, less than 40 per cent of total votes. theories and innovations – are the Between 1993 and 2000 the Lib- drivers of progress in a democratic eral party won three consecutive society majorities without receiving more It should come as the most bit- than 41 per cent of the total vote in ter kind of irony, therefore, that a any of those elections. In 1979, the country that so values the one po- Progressive Conservative party litical system promoting change won 136 seats despite having only and progress at its very core, con- 35 per cent of the popular vote, tinues to be bogged down by an while the Liberals won a mere 114 archaic set of rules and customs. seats with 40 per cent. In short, democracy in Canada In the most recent election, de- is in its season of discontent and spite earning almost nine per cent it’s time for some fresh ideas and more of the popular vote, the NDP an injection of life. had 12 fewer seats than the Bloc The last federal election clearly Quebecois. Most disheartening of revealed the current problems all were votes for the Green party facing Canadian democracy. An – 937,613 in all – with not a single early election witnessed the low- seat in parliament. est turnout in Canadian history, In any sane democratic coun- especially among young adults, try, this laughable unequal distri- as less than 25 per cent decided bution of votes would be shelved to vote. After the election a series for being unfair, unjust and demo- of bizarre parliamentary maneu- cratically bankrupt. In Canada, it’s vers led to the near formation of proudly called ‘a stable tradition.’ a coalition of minority parties and At the core of representative brought the country to the brink of democracy is the principle of one a constitutional crisis. Parliament person, one vote. However, when was prorogued. For months after- a small change in the popular ward, the threat of an election no vote equates to a disproportion- one wanted hung over the collec- ate swing in parliamentary seats, tive head of Canadian voters like clearly everyone’s vote is not equal. a hangman’s noose waiting to be To correct the democratic deficit pulled. produced by the current electoral Fast-forward one year to the system, it is imperative Canadians present. What really has changed? adopt a form or variant of propor- With the ill-conceived coalition tional representation whereby on election standby, of allowing the appropriate minister, such as spoil their ballot or to mark none a distant memory and a dysfunc- seats in the House of Commons a government to call an election question the finance minister on of the above, instead of sitting at tional parliament continuing to are determined by the number of whenever if conveniences them, fiscal policy, instead of constantly home on election day. publically posture for their own votes. and legislate fixed election dates? hurling them at the Prime Minis- Democracy is about the liberty benefit, the threat of a snap elec- The current system is so lev- Question period has also deter? Witnessing MPs behave like to choose a candidate who best tion no one wants still lingers like eraged and prone to distortions clined into an infantile shouting parliamentarians, instead of the represents the values we believe a stagnant political odour. that a three per cent change in the match aimed at winning sound barbarians they appear to be on in. When choice is circumvented Although the symptoms of our popular vote equates to a 50-seat bites for the six o’clock news rather the evening news, may go along for the sake of tradition, as it is un- political system are obvious – mi- swing in parliament. This creates than a period to maturely question way in re-establishing faith in par- der our current system, Canadians nority governments; lowest voter a situation where politicians and government policy. This is mostly liament as a forum for lively, con- will respond. turnout in history; endless, child- political parties are on a constant because MPs have only 35 sec- structive debate. That response, especially from ish bickering in parliament; in- state of election high-alert, afraid onds in which to ask a question. Lastly, why not make voting students, will continue to be in the creasing disengagement by young to state clearly their principles for Who can reasonably expect to mandatory? Sure, nothing sounds negative until a better system of adults; negative attack ads; leaders fear of losing a few per cent worth have a conversation when you are less democratic than forcing citi- democracy is available. who avoid stating principles and of the popular vote. only allowed 35 seconds to speak? zens to vote, but there is no excuse ideas, not too mention a lack of Some minor changes to parlia- Instead, why not lengthen the not to vote. There is nothing wrong true representation – many of the ment will also help. Why not put a amount of time allowed to ask with forcing citizens to make Don Campbell reasons for those symptoms con- stop to the constant threat of being a question? Why not question choice – to choose a candidate, to

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The appointment of Michael Ignatieff as leader of the silencing the voices of the majority of Canadian voters. ings and received the support of nearly 1 million Canadians Liberal Party has served many functions. Firstly, it has re- For example, the Conservatives won 143 seats in the in the last election. Despite significant support the Greens placed a failed and unpopular leader with a slightly more House of Commons with 38 per cent of the vote. Compara- not send one representative to Parliament. popular leader who seems intent on failing by prematurely tively, the Liberals received 26 per cent of the vote, yet only Conversely, the Bloc Quebecois who received 1.3 million calling an election. As troubling and undemocratic as the managed to win 76 seats, almost half that of the Conserva- votes within the province of Quebec only will send 50 repre- appointment of a leader may be, it pales in comparison to tive total despite having only 12 per cent less of the vote. sentatives to Ottawa. the miscarriage of democracy that is our electoral system. The time for Canadian voters to open their eyes and When considering the challenges voters face to have a It should trouble any self-respecting demand a more democratic form of government has long representative government it is no wonder voter apathy is democrat to know since passed. on the rise. that a man appoint- That brings us to the topic of proportional representa- The federal election on Oct. 14 saw a mere 59 per cent ed to his position for Ryan tion, the electoral system employed by a great number of participation, an embarrassment by any standard. reasons of political modern industrial democracies. Proportional representa- Critics will argue that proportional representation pro- expediency could Wallis tion works just as it sounds, the number of seats any one duces unstable governments, dependent on political co- assume power by party wins is a direct reflection of the percentage of the vote alitions prone to collapse. This results in difficulty passing equally undemo- it receives. If the Conservatives win 38 per cent of the vote, legislation and all to frequent elections. cratic means. The they receive 38 per cent of the seats in the House of Com- However, countries like Germany, Australia and Sweden anti-democratic mons. suffer from no such ill effects. Not to mention that Canada’s travesty that is Ignatieff’s leadership is good cause to review Proportional representation counts every vote equally, first-past-the-post electoral system has produced no less the state of Canadian democracy in general, a democracy something first-past-the post does not do. The will of the than 3 federal elections in the past 4 years, hardly a model whose will is stifled by a first-past-the-post electoral system, electorate is reflectedmore accurately, thus encouraging of stability. a cause for great concern. voter participation. In fact, a much more poignant reason for Canada’s dem- The most recent federal election of Oct. 14, 2008 returned According to Elections Canada and average of 61.7 per ocratic deficit can be found with the electorate itself. To re- Stephen Harper to Ottawa with a near majority government cent of voters participated in the last four general elections. duce the democratic deficit Canada needs a more informed despite receiving only 38 per cent of the vote. This miscar- Compared to an average of 70 per cent voter participation and engaged electorate, who understand the issues at stake riage of democracy is a direct result of Canada’s antiquated in the previous four elections. during elections. Perhaps if such an electorate existed the first-past-the-post electoral system, a relic that should be The first-past-the-post electoral system discourages undemocratic nature of our electoral system would not be confined to our past. voter participation by producing government after govern- tolerated. Recent economic turmoil has forced Canadian politi- ment that does not reflect the will of the Canadian people. The first-past-the-post electoral system is symptomatic cians to use a dirty word, deficit. The reality of a budget- The choices Canadian voters make are not reflected in of the deficit of democracy that exists in Canada today. In ary deficit is very unpopular and threatens to destabilize the government they receive. This has a number of negative election after election, Canadian voters accept results that any government. Yet Canadian voters blindly accept an consequences. If the House of Commons fails to reflect the distorts the will of the Canadian people. The result is gov- equally troubling reality, that of the democratic deficit. This will of the Canadian people, how can we expect the policies ernment legislation that reflects different priorities than electoral system continually distorts the democratic will of of the Canadian government to do so? that of Canadians. This frustrates voters and discourages the people by using a winner-takes-all format. This system Perhaps nothing illustrates this dilemma better than the participation in elections. It’s time for Canadians to wake disqualifies every vote not cast for the winning candidates, plight of the Green Party, which ran candidates in 305 rid- up and demand the government they deserve. Getting tanned If you’re not using beyond sexy - campus computers for ‘new cigarette’ school, get off already!

Gaming online, using Facebook and Hotmail, If you have your own computer and you are sitting these are all distractions that students face while in class waiting for it to start, than by all means, Summer is long gone, and so This past July the International using computers at school. play games and check your email. That is what that are our bronze shoulders and Agency for Research on Can- The Computer Commons is always being used by time is for. freckled noses. To get back to cer had put tanning to its high- students, whether they are from Durham College, It’s not just the commons where students sit and that golden glow that many of us est cancer risk category. It seems UOIT or Trent. The problem is there aren’t enough play games. They also do it in class. This is why believe makes us appear thinner, that tanning is the new cigarette. healthier and more youthful, a This change was based on stud- computers for all the students on campus to use. most teachers in a computer oriented program, tell simple solution is tanning beds. ies, which found that tanning un- There are signs posted all over the commons students to close their laptops during a lecture. As I sit outside of a local tan- der the age of 30 increases your stating what the computers are to be used for. They But there are some students who only close it ning salon, I see young gorgeous chances of getting skin melanoma are to be used for working on school work only. halfway. They try to make it seem like they are girls going by 75 per cent. Not for students to be using paying attention, when in fact they in and com- The report was them to check Facebook, their are sitting on Facebook. ing out three done by the can- email, or to be playing games. This is a distraction, not only for shades darker. Stephanie cer agency for the Playing video games is okay Leslie that student, who is missing what Shortly after World Health Or- Foden when you are sitting at home Bates is being taught, but also for the watching sev- ganization. with nothing to do. But when students that are sitting around eral teens, I see Seventy-five you are sitting in the computer them. Nobody wants to sit beside what appears per cent — that to be one girl almost makes commons at school, that is the someone who is constantly on and her grandmother. No, never smoking look healthy! So it took an time you are supposed to be his or her computer, chatting or mind that’s her mother. The wom- extreme figure for me to stop, but I working on your class assignments or preparing checking Facebook. an has the same bronze coloured did. The sad thing is so many peo- for upcoming tests. All in all, there is no need for students to be skin as her daughter, although her ple are still tanning. After speaking There are students on campus that can’t get checking their email, looking at Facebook or skin looks leathery and wrinkled. to several tanning salons, none of onto a computer to do research or to work on playing games, when they should be learning. She looks aged as if she has tanned them said they could notice a dean assignment. Instead, these students are left Their parents, or even themselves, are paying to go regularly her whole life. She looks cline in tanning after the study was walking up and down the aisles hoping to luck out to class each day in hopes of graduating and getting horrible. released. Some people just prefer and get a spot. They may not be able to get their a job. I know being tanned makes the temporary feel-good factor in- schoolwork done because someone is sitting on If you see someone while you are in the Computer you feel beautiful and sexy. I too stead of facing the facts. a computer playing games or chatting, not doing Commons, on Facebook or doing something other was once an avid tanner. There But if you ask me, I much rather was literally a time when I went be pale at 20 and still look good at their own work. than work, and you see someone looking for a every other day for a month to 40 than tanned at 20 and looking Some students sit in the commons during down computer to do some schoolwork, log off and let get ready for a three-week vaca- like I’m 50 at 40. I’d certainly be times between classes, log onto the computer them do their work. tion. The thought of it now makes more willing to be pale at 20 than and start surfing the web, getting updates on It wouldn’t take much, and maybe one day me cringe. I always knew tanning having a tumor removed at 40. On Facebook, playing music without headphones, and someone will do the same for you. It’s called paying wasn’t good for me. I was just too the other hand, some people are sometimes even playing games. it forward. naïve and vain to stop. just too vain. 6 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 OPINION Gym membership an asset Week after week we bring you the latest dents about paying for a service they don’t tially forcing students to get active and keep week, as you should be, scheduling work- in complaint-worthy topics, and we do it be- use, but why aren’t they using it? Is it be- healthy and unlike the Student Insurance outs around your classes is a logical way to cause students have a right to know what’s cause it’s too expensive? Is it because they Plan, this fee is non-refundable so students make use of something you are already pay- really going on around here. already belong to another gym? Or is it be- can’t opt-out. ing for and eliminate something you are just But this week is different. cause they just have no intention of exercis- Although it may seem a little extreme, choosing to pay for. ing whatsoever? they have the health and wellness of the Finally for those who just have no inten- Our generation is privy to the most in- students in mind and just might be on to tion of using the facilities, you have already novative, easily accessible and cutting edge something. After all, if given the choice, how paid for it so what have you got to lose? Ashley technology the world has ever seen, and many of you would actually go out of your Studies have shown that students who although we are incredibly fortunate, let’s way to purchase a membership? This way get regular exercise are more focused in Smith face it, we are also the laziest generation the the school is encouraging you to be healthy their classes and therefore get better grades world has ever seen. while ensuring the facility gets used. and are more successful. But who can blame us? If cost is the issue, feel free to call up your The Public Health Agency of Canada says Instead of walking a block from the Sim- local fitness club to compare prices. Not regular physical activity and a higher level of It’s time to shed some coe parking lot, we have a shuttle to take us. only will you discover our Campus Recre- fitness allow daily tasks to be accomplished light on something our campus is doing to Instead of going to the store to rent a movie, ation Centre is more affordable, but you with greater ease and comfort and with less better the quality of life of the Durham Col- we can sit at our desks and download it. In- will also learn that it’s more equipped for fatigue, and says active individuals typically lege and UOIT student body. stead of taking advantage of a beautiful day the active needs of students, with access to report improvement in energy levels and If any of you have ever taken a look at the and going for a walk or a jog, we sit indoors squash courts, an indoor running track and overall morale. breakdown of tuition and fees for your full- and play video games. the gymnasiums and aerobics studios when Since putting in a few hours a week at the time program, then you are aware you pay We are so consumed with our toys that available. gym has been proven to enhance the suc- a standard price each year for full use of the we are forgetting to take care of our bodies. Others don’t want to spend money on cess and lifestyle of students, why not take a Campus Recreation Centre and the Flex Fit- By incorporating a membership to the a membership at the school when they break from Call of Duty or the latest season ness Centre. Campus Recreation Centre into the tuition already belong to another fitness facility, of the Hills and take advantage of what you There have been complaints from stu- fees, Durham College and UOIT are essen- but if you are attending classes during the are paying for. Health care proves ‘bang-for-the-bottom’

It’s a sad truth for anyone who’s Canada Health Consumer Index. tries clocking in at less than three condition. This is why Canada is patient. This lead to competition made the hospital waiting room Canada’s diagnosis: 23rd out of weeks. just two countries above last place between hospitals, thus increasing live up to its name: the Canadian 32 countries. The reason was that Seeing a doctor is important when it comes to patient rights efficiency and allowing the gov- health care system is not all that although treatment and funding too, but of the people polled in and access to information. ernment to better distribute fund- it can be. As we wait far too long in Canada is on par with many of Canada only 22 per cent could get Finally our biggest problem is ing amongst hospitals. to see a doctor, frustrated by the the top countries, problems such an appointment to see their doc- one that the U.S. can relate to. It So maybe we should foster a struggling system, we shrug it off as lack of patient rights and access tor that day. Comparatively, in a is the colloquially named Bang- system of subtle competition by and laugh about all the hubbub to information hinder our overall country only three ranks above us, for-the-Buck scale on the Euro- tracking hospital productivity and they’re causing standing. the United Kingdom, 41 per cent Canada Index. It looked at how patient success and then sharing down south over First up is could see a doctor that day. This much each country is getting for this information with Canadians what we and the wait times. also went the other way, as only 12 the amount of money put in, and so they can make informed deci- rest of the world Jeremy An MRI is per cent of Brits had to wait more Canada ranked dead last. sions about where to go. If things see as a basic hu- important than six days their doctor, com- So where’s our bang for all this are left just the way they are then man right: the right Eeuwes right? You pared to 30 per cent of Canadians. buck? Well, I can’t tell you, and next year we may sink even lower to be healthy. “At wouldn’t get Secondly is access to informa- odds are the politicians can’t ei- their our current rank of 23rd in least I don’t live in one if say you tion. Many countries in Europe ther. But perhaps, and don’t shoot the Euro-Canada Health Consum- America,” we say as had a cold or also have laws that require hospi- me for this, we could take a lesson er Index. What’s worse than this wet our whistles on the Beverage something minor. No, you get an tals to give patients access to infor- from the privatized sector. rank is this direct quote from their system. MRI when it’s important. So you mation on everything from treat- You see in the early 90s Swe- executive summary: “With respect It’s hard to see the illness with- shouldn’t have to wait that long ment options to hospital rankings den introduced a way to foster the to patient rights, waiting times and in Canadian health care when it right? Well in Ontario the average and survival percentages. Where- capitalist cornerstone of competi- availability of pharmaceuticals stands next to the leper that is the wait time for an MRI exam is two- as in Canada, hospitals are not re- tion while still keeping a system of Canada places at the absolute bot- U.S. system. and-a-half months. In Switzerland quired to release this information, universal health care. The govern- tom in the rankings.” Back in May the Frontier Center the wait time is just under a week, and many times patients can’t ment gives pre-treatment fees to Perhaps it’s time for some for Public Policy released the Euro- with many other European coun- even see information of their own hospitals each time they get a new change of our own. Casual cancer talk Province should pay an insensitive matter up and follow its rules television shows and movies, such as “Oh and when does she start Kimo?! ” Grey’s anatomy as being enthralling even The Ontario government has decided it Students who made minimum wage last The utter nonchalance of this question is glamorous. is exempt from its own rules, and therefore year working for the provincial government appalling. When did Cancer become such Quite possibly it could be this that has is not paying holiday and vacation pay to its would have made more had they worked a mundane topic that it can be discussed lead to people becoming insensitive. student summer workers. virtually anywhere else in Ontario, be it a lo- The Ontario govern- cal fast food restaurant or grocery store. Is like one would If it was them struggling ment’s Employment it unreasonable to expect discuss what with this disease then they Standards Act requires the government that sets they had for Adriana wouldn’t be so quick to that employers pay vaca- Brent the standards to at least breakfast or if its dismiss it so nonchalantly; to tion and statutory to their follow them, if not exceed going to rain? Pacheco discuss it in passing like it was employees, however they Burry them? Why should other It is estimated yesterdays hockey score. have made themselves business follow these that on average, By becoming complacent we exempt.. rules when the govern- 1,450 Canadians are saying that Cancer and all In the past, the stu- ment doesn’t? will die of cancer every week. Yet it seems that go along with it are ok. What’s next, dents received an 8.16 Furthermore, some of we have become jaded. “Oh you only have 4 months to live? Pass per cent top up in their pay to cover the the contracts students signed included the Maybe it’s the fact that everyone now the beans please.” holiday and vacation pay; however the gov- 8.16 per cent, leaving them to believe they ernment now says that was a mistake, and is were going to receive the payment. If noth- seems to be related to someone who has The fact of the matter is that serious no longer going to pay it as of this year. That ing else, the Province should be forced to had cancer, knows some who has cancer subjects, such as Cancer and a Woman’s 8.16 per cent may not sound like much, but honour the contracts that were signed. After or knows some who is related to someone Cancer treatment, deserve serious over the course of the summer it might work all, isn’t the purpose of having a contract is that has cancer. Maybe it’s partly because attention, not a passing comment. Is a out to approximately $500. Money that that it supposed to be followed? of the way cancer is represented in some little respect too much to hope for? would presumably be going towards their The solution for the Province is simple: education. follow your own rules. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 7 CAMPUS NEWS Coffee window shopping Buy a By Don Campbell gumball, Chronicle Staff Getting a quick Tim Hortons win a fix just became a lot easier for students, staff and faculty on campus. A new Tim Hortons walk-by window is now open in the UB tank ride building in hopes of diverting foot WALK ON BY: Lydia from traffic and reducing lineups at the Chartwells food services increasingly busy cafeteria. serves up morning coffee “I think it’s awesome,” said first to students passing through By Josh Wilkins year student Cody Golloher, wait- the new walk-by window in Chronicle Staff ing in line for his morning double- the UB cafeteria. The window double. The Engineering Society is is designed to divert trafﬁc doing a fundraiser to give stu- “I get coffee almost every from inside as well as speed morning and there are always dents a unique opportunity. huge lineups deep into the back up service in the process. For buying a $2 gumball area of the cafeteria. This should ‘cannonball’, students get the Photo by Don Campbell definitely help reduce the wait chance to ride in a tank on time for sure.” Nov. 17 and get membership The window opened for busi- to the Oshawa Ferret Club. ness Oct. 26, serving Tim Hortons The Ferret Club is a group customers only, and has a debit of military vehicle enthusi- machine for those wanting to pay asts from the Oshawa Mili- with something other than cash. tary Industrial Musium. The It’s open 8-4 Monday to Friday club is dedicated to the res- because, according to Chartwells toration of various military staff, it requires more than one vehicles. person to operate. Membership also allows Chartwells employee Tineke the winner access to the vari- Dykstra said the window is work- ous artifacts the Ferret Club ing great so far but there are still Liz McKay, general manager a good thing to put it there, it re- especially those wanting to grab a has. a few kinks to work out. During for Chartwells – the company ally mucked up the traffic flow,” coffee during peak hours. “The idea for the fundrais- busy periods staff at Tim Hortons responsible for food services on said McKay. As both the college and uni- er was my friend’s initiative,” are calling out to students notify- campus – said the window has “We decided to leave the win- versity continue to grow and food said Engineering Society ing them about the window on the been in place since the UB cafete- dow because we thought it was service space remains at a pre- president Janelle MacDou- other side of the cafeteria. ria was built. The space was meant useful, and now that there are mium, similar measures may be gall. “He saw the Ferret Club “It is much better than before for other food services, but was longer lineups, what better time to necessary, said McKay. The new featured on an episode of and it will be even better once ev- converted into a Tim Hortons to start using it than now.” campus Country Style, which took Tank Overhaul on the History eryone knows about it,” said Dyk- meet increasing demand. With enrolment on the rise and over this year from Williams, was Channel, and he did a little re- stra. “When it was designed, it was increasingly more students using also in part a measure to divert search on them, and he came “Hopefully it will get rid of the never built to have a Tim Hortons the UB cafeteria, the window is a traffic from the main Tim Hortons up with the fundraiser idea.” large lineups.” at the end of it. So although it was welcome addition to the campus, at the heart of the campus. The money raised is split between the Ferret Club and the Engineering Society, to pay for clubs attendance at various engineering confer- Take a safe stroll with Campus Walk ences across Ontario. Anyone who has purchased a gumball is allowed to attend the tank ride. By Jeremy Eeuwes Chronicle Staff

Thanks to Campus Walk service, students at Durham College and UOIT never have to walk alone. To request two trained and UOIT uniformed Campus Walk team members to walk with them to their car or even just to class, stu- open house dents must simply request the service at the security desk, or phone ahead. a chance to The Campus Walk program was started in 2001. Back then it was called Safe Walk and in its first year it got 137 requests. The mix, mingle school has changed a lot in the last eight years but the numbers have stayed relatively the same, By Andrew Santos as last year they got 134 requests Chronicle Staff for the service. Photo by Jeremy Eeuwes This year the team has 12 Mark your calendars! UOIT is members, six from Durham Col- SAFETY WITH A SMILE: Campus Walk members Michael Lever and Katherine Purvis holding its fall open house on Nov. lege and six from UOIT. Once are both new to the program. Members always work in pairs and the hours ﬂuctuate 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at UOIT’s they pass the interview and po- according to campus and day of the week. Oshawa campus. lice background check, members Prospective students , family must also take a customized con- others. and they are told to always keep 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Fri- and friends are invited to tour the flict resolution program. “It’s not how to hit and get… themselves safe. day night. For the Whitby and 11 campus, speak with current stu- Its full name is Violence Pre- well they do learn how to hit and “I always tell them to be like a Simcoe St. campuses, the hours dents, staff and faculty. vention and Managing Aggressive get away, but it’s not a physical lifeguard: if you don’t take care of are Monday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to Those interested will also be Behaviour. The program is taught self defence course, it’s everything yourself you’re no good to anyone 10:30 p.m. able to learn about the student ex- by Durham Regional Police Of- but that,” said Judy Kellar of Cam- else,” said Kellar. Appointments can be made perience on campus and current ficer Damir Kulas and DMD Per- pus Security. “It’s all very psycho- Campus Walk services are directly at the security desk, or academic programs. sonal Defense Systems. It teaches logical, how to talk yourself out of available to anyone who requests by phoning ahead. The number is Time will be allocated for a new team members about the it and things like that.” them, and the service has never the same for all three campuses. student services fair, admissions physical, emotional and chemi- Members must work at least had a violent incident. Hours of Only the extension changes. For counselling and lunch. cal reactions associated with fear, two days a week, and always operation for Oshawa main cam- Oshawa main it’s 2400, for Whit- For more information, visit and how to be familiar with these work in pairs. Their immediate pus are 7 to 11 p.m. on Monday, by it’s 4098 and for the downtown www.uoit.ca. reactions in both themselves and supervisors are campus security Tuesday and Thursday, and 8 to campus it’s 3239. 8 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Wanted: Love cuffs and advice

“Kissing doesn’t have to just be SHRC mouth to mouth, it can be explor- ing the whole body,” she said. When it comes to STI testing most people think that the Pap offers up (papanicolaou) test includes an STI test, but in fact it does not, she said. The Pap test looks for help to all cells that are different than they should be because if they are then By Justin Bourne they could be pre-cancerous. Chronicle Staff So if you are getting a pap- smear make sure you ask for an You can pick up 10 condoms STI check. for $2 and grab a pair of Love- Another common misconcep- Cuffs (pink fuzzy handcuffs) at tion among all people, not just the Sexual Health Resource Cen- young people, is what they think tre. the Plan B pill is and what it does. There are three main reasons “People call it the morning why the SHRC exists on cam- after pill, it’s actually not,” says pus. They are: the protection and Crawford. “It’s not an abortion prevention of disease and preg- pill,” she says. nancy, helping students and staff The Plan B pill is attainable deal with problems they may en- over the counter and can be tak- counter through sexual activity, en up to 72 hours after a sexual and selling sex toys. encounter, although it is more ef- Located in G wing near the fective in the first 24 hours. gym and inside of the Health The Plan B pill stops the fertil- Centre the SHRC is in its fourth ized egg from implanting in the year on campus. uterine wall. At the centre is a group of vol- “It’s supposed to trick your unteers working to inform and body into thinking it has its pe- support students when they need riod,” Crawford says. it. Whether you just found out “If you are pregnant, the fertil- you are pregnant, or discovered ized egg is implanted in the uter- those spots on your penis aren’t ine wall, it (the pill) won’t cause going away and they are genital an abortion. It doesn’t harm the warts, the SHRC can help. baby. It’s just a high dose of hor- Working in close contact with mones.” the Health Centre, the SHRC And as for those sex toys, they is spear-headed by fourth-year sell a range, from flavoured con- UOIT Health Sciences student, doms and flavoured lubes, to Sarah Crawford, who welcomes vibrators and love cuffs. You can anyone looking for information Photo by Justin Bourne purchase a Tush Toy for about $7 and peer support. SHRC VOLUNTEER DISPLAYS SEX TOYS: A four-year veteran volunteer at the Sex- and a Frisky Finger for $6. They They don’t pretend to be doc- ual Health Resource Centre, Director Sarah Crawford says the three main reasons also sell the popular Rabbit vibrators and will not check out your students go to the SHRC are for advice and peer support and to buy sex toys. tor for about $20. A comparable junk and try to tell you what’s vibrator in stores sells for about wrong, but they can help set up offers safe sex advice and safer STI testing can be arranged an STI,” and even though sexual $60-$120. appointments, inform you of sex options at cost.” through the Health Centre. STI’s contact with someone who has So “getting off” just got easier. your options if you are pregnant Crawford says the three main can be spread through almost an STI does not necessarily mean They are here to help and are and even work to help students reasons why people go to the any exchange of fluids that oc- you will get the infection, Craw- open and accepting to everyone “come out of the closet.” SHRC are because they are preg- curs during sexual contact in- ford warns, “Always use con- in every community. Open Mon- Crawford, who has been work- nant and don’t know what to do, cluding vaginal, anal and oral sex, doms.” day to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 ing as part of the SHRC for all of they want to protect themselves and the swapping of vaginal fluid, Alternatives to sex can include p.m., the volunteers at the SHRC its four years on campus, says from sexually transmitted infec- semen and even breast milk. mutual masturbation, “so hand- invites all to come in for a chat or the centre is a “confidential, non- tions, and they want to buy sex Crawford says, “condoms are jobs and fingering,” oral sex and purchase something fun. Maybe judgmental organization (that) toys. one of the best ways to prevent kissing, Crawford said. a Tickle Me Dolphin. For $6. Health Centre helps students ure out exactly what is wrong with someone of these techniques and tools are used in ev- do on their own.” By Ashley Smith and how best to design their treatment plan ery situation, but McAllister says chiroprac- The great thing about the chiropractic Chronicle Staff to help them.” tic care is so broad that no matter what the services in the Campus Health Centre is When we think of chiropractic care, we musculoskeletal problem is, there is a treat- full-time students are covered by the Stu- Here at Durham College and UOIT, if immediate think of back and neck pain and ment plan she can put together to help. dent Insurance Plan. a student gets sick or injured, the highly associate it with getting snapped, crackled Students make up the largest percent- Although the services are not completely skilled medical staff in the Campus Health and popped back into health by our chiro- age of McAllister’s patients, so it’s no sur- free, the cost is reduced by 80 per cent up Centre are ready and willing to provide practor, but McAllister says that is a com- prise that the most common complaints are to a maximum of $300 per school year, in them with timely and effective treatment. mon misconception. headaches and tension in the upper back, order to accommodate a student’s budget. Among the medical staff is Dr. Kelly “A lot of people associate chiropractic neck and shoulders as a result of laptop use, Chiropractic care has been the topic McAllister, who has been treating our stu- care with the spinal adjustment alone,” said quick note-taking and the carrying of heavy of some controversy in the past within the dents since the Campus Health Centre McAllister. “But the way we practise, there is backpacks. medical field and McAllister says practi- opened two years ago, along with her father so much more to it. Anywhere there is either We are all required to buy laptops and tioners are often working toward breaking Dr. Kevin McAllister and Dr. Steve Lester. a joint or a muscle, we’ll treat it.” bring our textbooks to class, and note-taking down those barriers. As a graduate from the Canadian Memo- Aside from the well-known spinal adjust- is unavoidable if we want a chance at pass- “There are some myths associated with rial Chiropractic College in Toronto, McAl- ment technique, McAllister says the clinic is ing our next exams, so what should we do to chiropractors and unfortunately with some lister has been a practising chiropractor for equipped with a number of different tools, take care of our bodies? practitioners they are true,” said McAllister. three years and says the best part of her job which can be combined to treat the varying McAllister recommends coming in for “With us, they are definitely not. If you is working every day with a variety of people problems or rehabilitation needs patients an assessment to find out what treatment are coming in for your toe, we aren’t going with a variety of concerns. tend to have. plan will work for you. to treat you from head to toe. We will treat “You might have someone with back Some of the tools and techniques used in “Depending on how severe the condi- the specific area, but there is never any force pain one day and you might have someone the clinic include, but are not limited to, ul- tion is will determine how often you need to or pressure to be adjusted.” who dislocated their shoulder and needs re- trasound, laser, IFC, orthotics, acupuncture, come in,” said McAllister. For more information about chiropractic hab another,” said McAllister. and active release techniques that are effec- “Some would benefit from once a week, treatment or to book an appointment, con- “I love how much it varies. It’s really inter- tive for those who require deep tissue work. others may need more, but it also depends tact the Campus Health Centre at 905-721- esting to be able to dissect the puzzle to fig- Not every patient is the same, so not all on how much work the student is willing to 3037. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 9 CAMPUS NEWS New campaign Hole has a space here Jeremy Eeuwes at Trent Chronicle Staff By Leslie Bates Chronicle Staff You may use it every day, or you may simply wander through Trent University an- on occasion, but odds are you’ve nounced on Oct. 21 a $50 mil- seen it. Many students have used lion philanthropic campaign it; its existence is a rebellious state- leading to the milestone 50th ment of student perseverance anniversary of the university or laziness. It’s been built up and in 2014. broken down more times than the The board of governors confidence of fools. approved the campaign in It’s a 1½ by three-metre hole in 2007 and to date, over $15 a fence. million has been raised in Take a look south next time new investments to help with you’re driving down Commence- the campaign. ment Drive and you’ll see it. It cuts The first announcement through the backyard of house was made at the university number 1877 to Dalhousie Cres- beginning a two-day pro- cent. If it weren’t there students gram of announcements and would have to walk all the way events to celebrate the key past the residence and Ultramar component to the campaign, or to the end of the parking lot, tak- the Centre of Knowledge in ing fifteen minutes to walk some- the Environment. where you can see, all because a “The Centres of Knowl- 10-foot fence stands in the way. edge are at the core of Trent’s Thus it comes down to the guys new philanthropic strategy from 1877 Dalhousie to save the and this launch represents walk. However, there are both an important milestone for benefits and problems associated our University,” Dianne List- with having a pathway through er, vice-president of External their back and side yard. Relations and Advancement, Arun Paul Ravindran, a third- said in a press release. year Electrical Engineering stu- The launch of the Centre dent, has lived in the house for two of Knowledge in the Environ- years, began by explaining how ment includes an introduc- the hole continued to form. tion to the new Trent Bio- “Last year started with people materials Research Program trying to come every day to fix it, led by Dr. Suresh Narine, a then the same night it would get recruit from the University of broken down. Next day again the Photo by Jeremy Eeuwes Alberta. guy would be there fixing it. Went on for about two weeks,” said Ra- OPEN FENCE: From top-left running clockwise, residents of 1877 Dalhousie Cres. vindran, referring to the beginning Masashi Appeadu, Nahiyan Sunny Azim, Naﬁz Shan Alam and Arun Paul Ravindran of the school year. hang loose by the famous hole in the fence in their backyard. This year it seems the school Trent has given up on the temporary and maintain it a bit. House own- “Parking’s also crazy man,” said still consider the hole more of a patchwork and the hole is now ers would rather have a proper resident Masashi Appeadu, a sec- blessing than a curse. even bigger than it was last year. walkway than people illegally tres- ond-year Bioscience student who “We meet like a lot of wild peo- When the hole first started it was passing on their property. “ just moved in this year, but already ple, a lot of crazy drunk people,” has new just big enough for one person to The school also helped with the has a few stories about the hole. Appeadu explained. “Like this fit, and you had to take your back- litter on their property by adding a “For like three days we saw this one guy I remember ran through pack off and pass it through. Now, garbage bin just outside the hole. guy’s car parked. We don’t know the fence and he’s like ‘Ahh I’m two people can walk through “And that really filled up,” said Ra- who the hell this guy is. So I finally running away from them.’ and research side by side, but they never do, as vindran. “So people actually saw it go up to this guy one day and I’m I’m like ‘Who you running away there is a board in the way at eye and gave some respect to the gar- like ‘Hey buddy what’s goin’ on?’ from?’ and he’s like ‘Security secu- level. Now people simply turn to bage bin.” and he’s like ‘Oh nothin’ man.’ ‘So rity!’” He laughs while recalling the program the side, grab the board and duck While the garbage bin helps, you park here.’ I say ‘You know event. “Calm down man don’t run through, keeping their bags on. they also have a bit of a bottle anybody living here?’ He’s like in my backyard if you’re running By Leslie Bates “Durham College or UOIT to- problem. “Especially the pub ‘Yeah my brother used to live here from someone,” he replied to the Chronicle Staff gether used to board it up, but nights, “ said Nahiyan Sunny Azim, last year.’” They all break out into runner. then there’s pub night, or any time who is also an Electrical Engineer- laughter as he tells this. He was no Appeadu’s room is on the first A new Biomaterials research there’s anything going on people ing student. He explained that one’s brother. floor looking out to the back yard. program was announced Oct. 21 will just break it come nighttime. students on their pub pilgrimage “So I’m like ‘Oh-kay who’s your “It’s like constant people coming at Trent University. It is going to They’ll just kick it,” said Nafiz Shan use their back yard to finish the brother?’ He’s like ‘Yeahh don’t and going… I don’t really open my be a new groundbreaking lab and Alam, who is also a third-year Elec- last remnants of their road beers. worry I know all the guys in the shutters. Whenever I open them I research program focusing on us- trical Engineering student, has In order to hide their travelling in- house.’ So I mention our next know there’s someone there close ing plant oils to create new bioma- lived at the house for two years. He ebriation from the bouncers just boy Asim who lives upstairs. ‘You by.” terials. went on to say that even their gate across the street they either throw, know Asim?’ And he’s like ‘OH Their biggest concern isn’t a Dr. Suresh Narine, who was to the backyard was kicked in by a or in an act of drunken anthropo- Asif? Asif. Yeah yeah, I know him I lack or privacy, it’s a lack of man- responsible for the building of Al- drunk who didn’t know push from morphism, lean their bottles softly know him.‘ So I’m like ‘Yeah come ners and courtesy. “Honestly we berta Lipid Utilization Research pull. “We have no gate,” added Ra- against the fence after one last kiss by and say hi sometimes don’t just don’t mind people cutting through Program, is leading the program. vindran. “Gate’s in the garage.” goodbye. park there and not say hi to us. and stuff, just like say hi to us. He was recruited to Trent Univer- Ravindran believes there’s a “We’re thinking about putting Tell me you’re parking there.’ He’s Some people just walk by and give sity from the University of Alberta. simple solution: “Put a fence on ei- a box beside the hole so they put like ‘Okay man I’ll come by.’ Never you a cold faces,” said Appeadu, Narine has been a pioneer and a ther side and just make it a proper them in there. Like cans here, bot- seen him again.” They all laugh “We’re just trying to say hi, you’re leader in this new emerging field. pathway. People are using it any- tles here.” Azim said motioning to once again. cutting through our backyard ya “Our research offers an alterna- ways, might as well make it legal the left and right. These stories are why the guys know.” tive solution - to employ agricul- ture (fats and oils) to create renew- able feed stocks that then can be converted using science to create Open house for future Trent students materials more environmentally benign and more in sync with the By Leslie Bates Anyone interested will have Mentoring Program. Also, there Anyone wanting more infor- natural carbon cycle to abate and Chronicle Staff a chance to see sample lectures, will be a tour of Trent’s campus mation can contact the Trent in combat climate change,” Narine talk to people from student ser- available and refreshments will Oshawa staff at 905-721-3003 or said in a press release. Trent in Oshawa is hosting its vices, meet with academic advi- be provided. through email at oshawa@trentu. So far, $2.5 million has been annual open house at its new lo- sors, get information on Financial The open house will take place ca. To register to attend the open raised to help bring Narine and his cation in the Simcoe Building at Aid, be able to talk to current stu- in room 1210 in the Simcoe Build- house, visit, www.trentu.ca/open- research team to Trent and to help the Durham College campus. dents at Trent through the Peer ing at 2000 Simcoe St. N Oshawa. house. set up the lab. 10 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Backpacking tips ease burdens

By Stephanie Foden Chronicle Staff

So you’re thinking of throwing a pack on your back and seeing the world. Now that you’ve decided to go, you might be thinking where to go, what to do and what to bring. I had to do that just last year before I left on my three-month journey to Central America. Based on my own backpacking experiences and the ones of others, I’ve compiled a few tips for you first-time backpackers. The first thing that comes to mind when planning a trip is probably where to explore. If you want to stretch your dollar, don’t go Euro. Ah the usual student-backpacking-through-Europe experience. There is nothing wrong with it and I’m sure you’ll get the full experience you’re longing for. But for a struggling student, it is much easier on the pocket to go elsewhere. For every week in Europe, a budget traveller could afford to live in Southeast Asia for a month. “The average hostel in Europe is about C$35 to $40,” said Mat- thew Wilson, a UOIT graduate that travelled through Europe last summer. Compare that to my travels in Central America, where accom- modation cost C$8 to $10. Many people even prefer going to poorer countries. They find it eye opening and more culturally enriching. Photo by Stephanie Foden Now that you’ve thought about where to go, you might start BORDER-CROSSING BUTTERFLIES: Lindsay Burak (left) and Alex Aidar cross the Panamanian-Costa Rican border browsing for flights and thinking as they trek across Central America, carring all they need on their backs. about whether you’ll go alone or with a buddy. The idea of travelling When your life is literally on your Along with journal, take a back- our stuff, he only had time to grab rather go on a scuba diving trip solo can be scary, especially if this back, it’s essential that you bring packer guidebook like one of the $120 and an IPod between the than eat out for breakfast every is your first trip. everything you need, not want. Lonely Planet guides. Some refer three of us. It could have been day of the week. “Pick a compatible travel part- “Think of everything you’re to it as “the backpackers bible.” much worse. So pick up your favourite cereal ner. They can make or break your going to take, and bring half. Just “When you trying find hostels and Bank machines are now cus- or peanut butter, jam and bread at experience,” said Wilson. And because you’re far from home restaurants or just general info on tomary almost everywhere. Sure it a local supermarket and get the make sure you and your travel doesn’t mean you can’t buy your- your destination like prices and costs about $5 for each withdraw- chance to do something special. partner are well matched. Re- self a fresh change of clothes,” said climate, it can be your savior,” said al, but it beats losing all you have. Don’t over plan your trip. It’s a member you’ll basically be stuck Wilson. Sae. If you have a travel partner, take good idea to learn about the coun- with this person from morning till There are certain things on the Another thing that may come turns. One week you can take out tries you’re going to. “Sure, book night for the long duration of your other hand that you should bring, in handy is a first aid kit. The same a couple hundred for your partner your first night of accommoda- travels. You would hate to ruin like a journal. It seems a little cli- rule applies though: pack light. A while getting your own cash and tion, but don’t book a surfing trip both a friendship and a trip be- ché to log the experiences of your couple Gravol, Tylenol and ban- the next week they’ll return the fa- on day 31,” said Sae. cause of one bad decision. backpacking trip. dages are a must. If anything else vour, so you’re using the machine Plans change, you meet friends When you are thinking of book- However, it is one of the smart- was to happen, there are plenty of less frequently. along the way that tell you about ing your flight, buy an open-ended est things to do. Sure pictures pharmacies. Once you’ve reached your des- this amazing thing or place that ticket if you can. It depends on speak a thousand words, but it By packing less, you avoid has- tination it’s important to not go too you’d never heard of. Leave some your destination, your timeline means so much more to look back sle and you’re more likely to have crazy. Don’t drink too much. Of time to be spontaneous — it’s and your airline. But if it’s possible on your travels and remember ev- an enjoyable trip. course you’re young and want to much more fun. buy a ticket without a specific de- erything that you did and saw. After you’re all packed up and party and there is nothing wrong Keep an open mind. This is by parture date — it might really ben- “You should record different ready to go, you’ll need to bring with that. far the most important piece of ad- efit you. You never know what is places, hostels and venues that money. Don’t take out and con- “When you’re in a foreign coun- vice. Don’t be afraid to try some- going to happen to when you get you can recommend to others,” vert all your currency at once. Be try, you must take extra precau- thing different, because that’s why to where you’re going. said Wilson. “You can look back smart with it. Keep a small stash of tions. It’s just commonsense,” said you originally thought of going. “An open-ended ticket is usu- on your experiences, time, feelings money and a credit or bankcard — Wilson. Not only that, but also this So instead of complaining ally much cheaper than changing and thoughts, so you enjoy it and but keep them separate. You don’t is a trip to remember. You don’t about the language barrier, the your flight,” said Grant Sae from remember. It’s also a good idea to want to lose everything to a pick- want it to be a drunken blur. locals driving skills or that you Waterloo, who used his open-end- write down how much everything pocket in one shot. Know when to splurge and haven’t seen a McDonald’s in days, ed ticket on his six-month trip to is.” It really saved my travel bud- when to save. When you’re count- take everything in. Sit down, eat a Southeast Asia. Whether it’s an eight-hour bus dies and me in Nicaragua, when ing your pennies it’s important meal and have a beer (or two). Now you might be thinking ride or you just want some down- we were robbed. We had spread to find ways to cut costs. I know With a positive attitude, you’ll of what to bring on your lengthy time, there is always time to write out our cash and valuables. When you’re trying to experience as be more likely to have the experi- excursion. Pack your load light. it all down. the robber quickly went through much as possible, but I’d much ence of a lifetime. Movember shines light on men’s health bring greater attention to men’s rabilia, like t-shirts. By Josh Wilkins health issues, specifically prostate According to club president Chronicle Staff cancer. Janelle MacDougall, they are Students can become ‘mo bros’, thinking of expanding into selling Grow a ‘stache in the name of competing to grow the best mous- shot glasses, doing bake sales and prostate cancer research, as Mo- tache and win the title of ‘Man of taking photos of students in garish vember returns to Durham Col- Movember’ at a gala held in Toron- costumes and moustaches. lege and UOIT. to at the end of the month. Last year the Engineering Soci- Run by the Engineering Soci- The Engineering Society is also ety raised around $1,200 for Mo- ety, the goal of Movember is to selling various moustache memo- vember. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 11 CAMPUS NEWS The burning questions with Durham/York incinerator By Brent Burry Additionally, Gray, who says Chronicle Staff the incinerator should have been an issue for a referendum, wants To burn or not to burn? That is proof that incineration is safe. the burning question. “I need somebody to prove to Michigan will no longer accept me that it’s safe before I’m gonna our garbage after 2010. It has to say ‘yeah, it’s safe because the ex- go somewhere, and that’s where perts have told me it’s safe.’” plans for an incinerator come in. However, Abernathy is confi- Durham and York regions have dent that incineration is safe. submitted an environmental as- “What we will have here in sessment study to the Ministry of Clarington will be the most state- the Environment for review, and of-the-art energy-from-waste facil- now wait for the decision of the ity that exists.” province on whether they can “The emission requirements build the incinerator. that we’ve set are the most rigor- However, not everyone agrees ous found anywhere in the world. with the proposal. We’ve based these standards on “It’s not safe, and it’s not sensi- a collective, taking the European ble,” said Louis Bertrand, a profes- standards, the North American sor at Durham College and critic standards, the Canadian stan- of the project. dards, and the Ontario standards, The mayor of Oshawa is an- and said ‘we want the best of each other person not on board with of those standards’.” the incinerator. He feels that there More importantly, Abernathy were better options, especially points to the Medical Officer of considering the financial aspect of Health for Durham, Dr. Robert the incinerator. Kyle’s recommendation. “It’s a very, very expensive op- O’Toole feels that the standards tion - $238 million - huge, huge should be the highest in the world. numbers,” said John Gray. “I am “It should meet or exceed the fully convinced that there was world standard for incineration some other cheaper options avail- and energy from waste. And be re- able.” ported publicly.” But Jim Abernathy, who voted Abernathy says the public will in favour of the incinerator, and have access to the monitoring. mayor of Clarington, says the cur- “One of the requirements is rent model in place to dispose of that there be monitoring built into our garbage needs changing, and it. It will be monitored on a 24/7 that the region is looking for a Dur- basis. Members of the public can ham Region solution. go online, and view the current, “The current model that we real-time data, but also go back in have is not sustainable (refer- time and see what the emissions ring to shipping the garbage to have been in the past as well.” Michigan),” said Abernathy, who O’Toole, who has visited the mentioned that Durham sends 20 Photo by McMillan Associates Architects incinerator in the Isle of Man, says trucks full of garbage to Michigan he would support the incinerator each day. “It’s a thousand kilome- NEW INCINERATOR: Rendering of planned new Covanta waste-to-energy incinerator. being built provided it can be can- tres round trip for one truck. Think celled without losing money. about the diesel fuel required to “If it exceeds provincial regula- burn in order to move that gar- posed to burn 140,000 tonnes of of the things he suggests is more based chemical known as POPs. tion it should be closed and they bage.” waste from Durham and York an- composting, and says Durham Re- (Persistent Organic Pollutants) (Covanta) should be penalized.” Something important to note nually, with the possibility of ex- gion already has an excellent com- “They won’t dissipate in the envi- An option Gray would have is that Durham Region passed a panding to 400,000 tonnes, would posting program. ronment.” liked the region to explore is a bylaw in 1999 banning any new be built and operated by Covanta Abernathy acknowledges that He said they end up in soil and landfill site in Ontario. landfill sites in the region. Energy Corporation, a U.S.-based some people feel Durham Region plants, and the animals eat the “I realize that landfills can be a While many people have their company. should be looking at zero waste, plants and then we eat the ani- little bit on the controversial side minds made up as to whether they Covanta’s record is not perfect. but, he says it’s not that easy. mals. as well, but landfill today tends to are in favour of incinerators, one Mark Brooks, of the Utility Work- “It’s important to understand “It’s not what you can see that have liner around it, clay base, and person who doesn’t is the MPP of ers of America, told the Toronto that nowhere in the world has any- will kill, it’s what you can’t see that then water treatment.” Durham riding. Star the company has been fined one achieved zero waste. It’s a very will kill you,” said Bertrand. Abernathy says it could take up “Many people make up their for air pollution violations in the lofty goal, it’s an admirable goal Gray is worried about the same to two years to build the incinera- mind without any information,” past. and it’s something that we should thing. tor, and a decision on the Environ- said John O’Toole, who feels that Because incineration burns strive to achieve.” “I don’t care how great your mental Assessment is expected by because incineration is unpopu- only about 70 per cent of what is “But being realistic, it’s not in filters are, some of these things the end of this year or early next lar, people are opposed to it. put into the facility, and leaves the the cards right now for Durham are still very tiny, and somehow, year. “The populist answer is to be rest behind in the form of ash, the Region. If it were, then we would, someway, they seem to cause Because the incinerator, if ap- opposed to it, because that’s what remaining waste will be shipped as a region, we would say ‘we’re all health concerns down the road.” proved, won’t be ready for use be- the media writes and that’s what to a landfill in New York State. over that, we’re doing that.’” He said that because Durham fore Michigan closes its borders to sells papers. People should listen “There is a delicious irony in The other hot button issue sur- tends to sit in a low-lying area, we Ontario’s garbage, Abernathy said to both sides of the arguments and this. At 400,000 tonnes, you are rounding incineration is that of already are the recipient of a lot of Durham will be buying landfill ca- trust the Ministry of the Environ- going to generate about 140,000 safety. Is it safe for people, safe for pollution from places such as To- pacity to deal with its garbage in tonnes of landfill material,” said the environment? ment to do their work.” ronto and Ohio. the meantime. Gray. The proposed incinerator “I think with the concerns would be an energy-from-waste There are some who want to see a zero waste approach to deal- about our environment, with the facility, meaning it would produce concerns about nanoparticles, electricity. ing with our garbage, including with the burning of plastics and That, too, has its detractors. Bertrand. “This will be the most expensive “Why are we making all of this some of the toxic materials that electricity we will ever generate,” garbage in the first place? That’s are discharged into the air, it be- said Gray. the question nobody wants to ask” comes a great concern for a wide- Bertrand says that incinerators “We have to find a long-term ranging populace,” said Gray. produce the most greenhouse gas- solution.” “The burning process creates es per kilowatt-hour. “Dirtier than Bertrand says all four levels of chemicals that were not there in coal per kilowatt-hour.” government have to co-operate to the first place,” said Bertrand. The incinerator, which is pro- reduce waste and packaging. One Bertrand points to a carbon- 12 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Network Mental health nurse battles diabetes By Corin Wilson expecting the unexpected Chronicle Staff they were all so scared that none think you’re alone in a room, close More than two million of them pressed it right away, so the door, and there he is, walking The stressful mental health Canadians have been diag- they hid. up behind you ready to punch nosed with diabetes, so come Ted became enraged, throwing you.” out to Whitby on Nov. 7 to profession only for a select few chairs at walls and the TV. The nurses have taken a lot of show support and learn more The nursing staff knew there was Eventually help arrived, but different measures to ensure the By Kevin Hall about the disease at Durham Chronicle Staff something wrong. they couldn’t enter the room. safety of those around him. Diabetes Day 2009. As time went on, and the nurs- “They couldn’t come in because They have had to put him in re- This will be a new event es started watching him more they could have been hurt as well.” straints to stop his violent behav- Jill is an ordinary girl from an hosted by the Durham Re- carefully, Ted became increasingly So the nurses had to sit and wait iour. ordinary place with a not-so-ordi- gion Diabetes Network. hostile, agitated and suspicious. for what was seemed like forever. Even then, he will urinate him- nary job. The free event will take He started screaming at Jill, “We couldn’t see anything, all self for the sheer satisfaction of Like most jobs, her typical day place in Cullen Central Park saying she changed into someone we could hear was banging and knowing that someone has to involves regular routine, familiar in Whitby from 9 a.m. to 4 else…and that he wanted to kill screaming.” clean it up. faces and a lot of coffee. p.m.. her. Eventually the patient was re- You can’t keep a patient in re- However, when the day is not People can expect infor- “We had to do strained, and staff straints forever, and Jill remem- so regular, Jill has to anticipate the mative workshops, and over his blood pressure,” members were able bers one incident when he wasn’t unpredictable. Her well-being de- 20 exhibitors displaying and said Jill. “We (Jill We knew how to calm him down. pleased after being in them. pends on it. sharing information. and another nurse) he could act, but “On Monday we “We took him out, and he was Jill is a mental health nurse ‘ The Durham Region Dia- got the blood pres- found out that he able to flip over a 900 pound bed,” works at a Durham region hos- we also knew betes Network has many sure cuff on him, had a bladder infec- she said. pital, and did not want her name events and workshops to help and when doing what his triggers tion which made The beds are designed to be so used to protect the confidentiality people manage living with that he got up and his medication not heavy that patients can’t flip them of her clients. were and how to diabetes as well as spreading ran to the end of the work, so we fixed over. As a mental health nurse she deal with it. education about diabetes. doesn’t work your typical 9-5. hallway.” that,” said Jill. “He’s selectively mute, so you Along with providing medica- Jill and the other “We knew how can’t talk to him, making him even nursing staff figured tion to patients, Jill has to frequent- Jill’ he could act, but we more unpredictable. You always ly work with them to assess their something was go- also knew what his have to be on your guard.” mental stability, and sometimes ing to happen, so triggers were and Fortunately, incidents like that can be dangerous. they started getting how to deal with it.” these are rare for a mental health Santa In 2005 Statistics Canada re- other patients out of the way. The training and instincts of the nurse. ported that 29 per cent of nurses “I went to get another patient nurses enabled them to walk away In fact, Jill said they receive a who applied direct care to a pa- out of the way, he saw that I was from the incident without any “code” (emergency) once every and snow tients had been physically assault- opening a door, and he literally damages. couple months, and they’re almost By Kait Nienhuis ed, and more than 40 per cent re- sprinted at me screaming he was “This is not a regular thing. He never that severe. Chronicle Staff ported emotional abuse. going to get someone to kill me,” was sick and we treated him.” Jill As dangerous as the job can Forty-eight per cent reported she said. doesn’t look at Ted any differently. be, Jill believes that nurses get into being attacked with a contami- Jill was able to get back to the It was a medical problem that this field because they truly care. The campus Student Cen- nated needle, and this is especially nursing station before he got to was properly assessed and dealt “We have a guy in there who is tre is helping Durham Region dangerous for mental health nurs- her. Ted became enraged and with. a genius, but he has a chemical im- get into the Christmas spirit es, as Jill says that a lot of patients started throwing a large clock at “Not like the psychopath!” balance in his head. by hosting the first annual develop mental illness from drug the glass of the nursing station, In comparison, there is another It’s neat to see them come in so SNOW Show on Sunday, Nov. abuse. pretty much the only thing pro- patient who is deemed a genu- sick, but then leave with a little bit 8. Some time ago, Jill was doing tecting the nurses from what was ine psychopath; a man who takes of medication, get well, hold jobs, Local home-based ven- her daily rounds, meeting with pa- happening outside the room. pleasure in hurting people. get married and live normal lives.” dors will showcase products tients and giving out medication. It didn’t break the glass, so he The difference between him Mental health nursing is not that will offer a kick-start to There were 10 patients in the went into the kitchen to get a chair and Ted is that he’s completely un- for everyone, but the ones who do Christmas shopping. The ward, and only 4 nurses (including and started slamming it against predictable. it provide a great service to those SNOW Show also features Jill) on staff. the glass. “Other patients have warning in need of medical treatment, and workshops and door prizes. “He was usually a timid guy, “I had never seen anything like signs, and you can see there is a create a better understanding of Admission and parking for like a big teddy bear,” describes Jill. this,” said Jill. change in their status,” she said. mental health. the event is free.SNOW Show Ted (not his real name) was pac- All the nurses are equipped “This guy will be sitting watch- “I feel bad for them because runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ing back and forth in the hallways with a panic button for such an ing TV, and then turn around and they are so misunderstood,” she the Student Centre. and shouting obscene comments. emergency, but Jill recalls that punch you in the face. You could said. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 13 CAMPUS NEWS Time to crack open those notes

well as go to school, so I just have remember more when you partici- Participate, to listen carefully to what is said in pate.” class.” She says that by the time stu- Sherri Taylor-Ozimek is a students get to college they should practise dent liaison at the college. While have developed a firm study plan she says she doesn’t usually see through their time at high school. students until they are failing she She also says that a lot of the still has some good advice for time the problems she sees stu- and be them. dents run into when trying to study are mainly caused by stress. I think it’s an as- “From the stress they are more persistent! set when students vulnerable to illness out there, ‘ especially this time of year. This By Adriana Pacheco get involved in makes it harder to keep up.” Chronicle staff class; they can’t Taylor-Ozimek says students With exams approaching, it’s study notes they should develop a plan and if they once again time for college stu- are really having a hard time, and dents to buckle down, crack open don’t have. assess whether the program they that notebook and study. are studying is really for them. Study habits can be extremely As in many things, it is best to important. How you study or how ’ find the method of studying that Sherri Taylor-Ozimek well you study can determine how will work best for you. well you are going to do when it Jennell Armstrong is in her first comes to a test, but with part -time “I would tell students to attend year of the Police Foundations jobs, families and other commit- all classes, participate and take program at Durham College. She ments it can be hard for college notes,” said Taylor-Ozimek. says that she finds listening to mu- students to find the time. “If you are in class and partici- sic helps her to study better. “I can’t really study,” said Tegan pating, then you should be good. “I can focus more on the work Photo by Adriana Pacheco McDevitt ,who is in her first year I think it’s an asset when students that way,” said Armstrong. of the Early Childhood Education get involved in the class; they can’t She says she also writes every- STUDIOUS INDEED: First-year Police Foundations stu- program. study notes that they don’t have. thing down and makes brief notes dent Jennell Armstrong listens up while she studies. “I don’t have the time. I work as They should also be engaged. You while studying. This year’s second tuition instalment on the horizon By Justin Bourne If you aren’t going to be able to the student’s account. Chronicle Staff to make the next instalment, “There’s always extenuating don’t panic yet. A $100 late fee is circumstances,” she says regard- November is here and so is the added to your account for paying students who won’t have the next tuition instalment. ments received after Nov. 13. money in time. On Nov. 13, whether you Angela McKinnon in the reg- There’s little you can do to get chose to pay your fees using Op- istration office says that while an extension on your payment, tion B (two payments) or Option most people make the payments since the late fee is automatically C (four payments made through- on time, “there is about a three- added, so as soon as you can, get out the school year) your next in- day grace period” before the online or into the Registrar’s of- stalment must be paid. standard $100 late fee is added fice and pay for school. Student Association reviews fees By Brent Burry Chronicle Staff Ancillary Fee Facts Students can expect to see -The Registrar and Student Association determine the protocol. changes starting next year regard- -The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities set tuition ing ancillary fees. fees. The President of the Student -Any new fee introduction requires a referendum. Association, Amy England, would -Fees can be increased up to the cost of living, as per The Bank Photo by Jeremy Eeuwes like to see changes to the current of Canada. protocol. LEGIT LOCK-DOWN: First-year Art and Design student “When you come in next year as a student, you’ll be able to go “This is the year we’re going to a referendum. An example of that Eric States owns this sweet and convenient locker. to the website, and you’ll be able sort of look at all of the fees. Where was last year with the UPASS. The to see exactly the breakdown of are they going, how much money UPASS was not new, but because where your fee goes and why. And is being spent, making sure that its term had expired, it was treated you’ll know when that fee was es- there are agreements in place to like a new fee introduction. tablished, when that fee’s going review those fees.” Fees can be raised above the Locker swindlers to be renewed or removed,” said Ancillary fees, which make up cost of living, however there has England approximately $900 of the fees to be a detailed explanation as to “The Student Association is students pay, are determined by why it is necessary, and it then has committed this year to reviewing the Registrar and the Student As- to be approved by the Student As- have been warned all ancillary fees that students pay, sociation under the guidelines of a sociation. and reviewing the fee protocol to protocol. Paul Bishop, the registrar of make it more fair and accurate to About five years ago the Minis- Durham College, says there have By Jeremy Eeuwes who has rented or reserved a lock- what students want.” try of Training, Colleges and Uni- been lots of requests to have an Chronicle Staff er but has yet to pay for it. a “The Student Association is versities mandated an ancillary opt-out option for the UPASS, but Payments can be made at the working with both the university fee protocol. That protocol was he doesn’t believe that is possible. The Tuck Shop has a message Tuck Shop on the second floor of and college to develop a more agreed upon in conjunction with “You need a certain critical for all you locker squatters out the Student Centre in the form of comprehensive fee protocol.” the Student Association. mass in order to keep these things there: pay up or get out. You know cash, debit, Visa or MasterCard. Among the changes, England The protocol that they agreed (services) functioning.” who you are, as they have most For those who have already would like to see quarterly updates on was that fees could be increased The health plan has an opt-out likely posted a warning on your paid, the Tuck Shop requests that of the budget lines so that the Stu- up to the cost of living, as per the option, however that is an exter- metallic storage space. you send payment confirmation dent Association knows where the Bank of Canada. Additionally, any nally administered plan, which is The call also goes out to anyone to [email protected]. money is being spent and why. new fee introduction first requires why the opt-out is available. 14 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Get dolled up and dazzle ladies! By Kait Nienhuis Chronicle Staff

This isn’t just any event - it’s fabulous, darling. On Thursday, Nov. 5, ladies can glam up and unwind in style at the Diamond Divas event in Pickering. The evening will feature fashion shows, spa and makeup services, wine, hors d’oeuvres and draw prizes. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Lake House Event Centre located at 600 Liverpool Road. Tickets cost $75 dollars per person and can be purchased Photo by Justine Hilderbrand through the United Way of Ajax office. CYCLISTS ABOARD: Jonah Kelly loads his bicycle onto a Durham Region Transit bus, while Peter DeGroot pre- pares to load his. They are both from the planning section of Smart Commute. Racks to ease commute for cyclists in the GTA

By Justine Hilderbrand the end of this year. Chronicle Staff Bike racks are also accommodating for recreational bike trips. Throughout Durham Region, commut- “People will be able to bike to a bus stop ers are giving the new devices attached to and then take the bus to a trail, ride the trail the front of their bus a curious glance as and then bus it back home,” said Galinis. they climb aboard. Each bike rack can hold two standard Metrolinx, a Crown agency of Ontario, bikes with wheels that are at least 16 inch- funded the Bikelinx Program with a total es in diameter. of $5 million, as one of its Quick Win initia- The rack works this way: the bike is tives. placed in an upright position with its $2.2 million will be used for the instal- wheels between curved bars that hold it in lation of bike racks around the GTHA and place. A lever is then pulled up and hooked the other $2.8 million will be used to in- to the top of the bike wheel, which will stall permanent, secure and sheltered bike keep it secure it until it is taken off the bus. parking facilities, including bike lockers. Commuters are responsible for loading Durham Region received $387, 328, to and unloading their bikes from the bike be used for the racks and the bicycle park- racks with no additional fare. ing. When the bike rack is down, an indica- John Howe, Metrolinx vice-president of tor on the dash lights up so that the bus Investment Strategy, says feedback from driver has a constant reminder of the de- municipalities that already have the bike ployed rack. racks has been enthusiastic so far. Peter Chatoff, Durham Region Transit’s “We hope in the near term to have buses deputy general manager of maintenance all across the Greater Toronto Area with and equipment, says the buses have been bike racks. Durham Region is a big step in running with the brackets that are attached that journey,” said Howe. to the racks for a month already. One of the more obvious benefits of “So far there have been no incidents, not more people on bikes is fewer people driv- that we are aware of,” said Chatoff about ing vehicles. the safety of the racks sticking out at the This will help to reduce carbon-dioxide front of the bus. emissions from cars and will get people liv- Bike lockers and parking will be placed ing more healthy active lives. strategically around the region. But the bike racks are not just on Dur- “The GO station is a key point for bike ham Region Transit buses, they are also lockers, but basically anywhere that there being installed on GO buses. is a transportation hub, or employment “It’s a complete system,” says Howe. hub,” says Chatoff. “Bikes are the lowest-costing form of trans- Susan Dickson, communications co- portation with the most public payoffs.” ordinator for DRT, says the Durham Col- There will be 160 bike racks installed in lege campus is a likely place for some of Durham Region, and Ted Galinis, general the bike parking and bike lockers. manager of Durham Region Transit, says For more information visit www.dur- DRT will be 100 per cent bike accessible by hamregiontransit.com. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 15 CAMPUS NEWS Stinky Time’s a-ticking for climate change situation By Kyle Reynolds for Chronicle Staff Five minutes. It’s the average time a person Pickering leaves their car idling in the morning. It may seem harmless to leave By Corin Wilson one car to warm up in the drive- Chronicle Staff way, but as winter approaches, the entire city becomes clouded with York Region has con- poisonous car fumes, further en- firmed plans to expand a very dangering life as we know it. intrusive, and possibly very In an effort to eliminate the smelly, sewage pipe into Dur- threat of climate change, thou- ham Region, and Pickering sands of people in dozens of cit- residents are raising a stink. ies across Canada took part in a The southeast collector global day of action, encouraging trunk sewer, referred to, as world leaders to take initiative to the ‘Big Pipe’ must be ex- make the planet a safe environ- panded to accommodate ment. York’s growing population. The event, called International Sewage from York Region is Day of Climate Action, took place brought through the Big Pipe on Oct. 24 and was the largest en- to the Duffin Creek pollution vironmental day of action in his- control plant in Pickering. tory. Over 180 countries partici- Bonnie Littley, regional pated in the event, organized by councillor for the City of Pick- activists from the website 350.org. ering, who is new to council The campaign hopes world this term, is working on the leaders will reach a new agree- Big Pipe proposal. ment on the issue of climate Once the pipe is exchange when they meet at the end panded, Littley said it would of the year in Copenhagen, Den- handle 94 per cent of York mark. Photo by Kyle Reynolds Region’s sewage, as well as a Joanna Dafoe, an activist at the portion of Durham Region’s Parliament Hill event in Ottawa, waste. said the day was an incredible suc- ALL IN: A group of students from grades 4-8 in Napanee surround a banner that She said this issue has cess. reads 350. The world can only contain 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide be- been on the books for a while “There were over 270 actions fore it suffers major consequences. and although York and Dur- across the country,” she said. Ac- ham regions are co-propo- cording to Dafoe, Canada was for survival.” las Sarkozy on climate change. limits on greenhouse gases estab- nents, there have been many second only to the United States According to Dafoe, the world Torontonians jumped in on lished by the world’s scientists,” complications and obstacles in terms of the number of partici- is currently sitting at about 390 the fun, too, as a group of people she said. along the way, including an pants and organized events. parts per million. dressed in black assembled at a Boeve said Canada is among odour control facility that “Three hundred and fifty parts In what appeared as a global public square chanting “tick, tick, the top 10 polluting nations in the York wants to build with the per million stands for the safe up- game of Scrabble, people from tick,” to symbolize a ticking time world and she hopes the current expanded pipe. per limit of carbon dioxide that Australia, India, the United King- bomb. government will stop putting off “Durham needs to fight the atmosphere can sustain if we dom, India and many other coun- According to May Boeve of 350. laws to control Canada’s expand- this facility getting put here,” are going to avoid dangerous and tries grouped together to form the org, the time for games is over. ing emissions. Littley said. “They are not irreversible climate change,” said number 350. “Canadians want bold action to “Now is the last chance to avoid treating residences fairly, to Dafoe. “It’s more than just a num- In Paris, activists set alarm force down Canada’s greenhouse a catastrophic global impact that say the least.” ber. 350 is a target, a rallying cry, clocks to ring at the exact same gas pollution, with real targets and could be felt for generations,” said Recently, Littley had re- and the most important number time to “wake up” President Nicho- real timelines that respect the safe Boeve. quested a four-month time- out on the plans in order to review the proposal. Her request was denied and she said that with help from com- # munity groups such as the Stop To Think group and the # Whitevale Residents’ Asso- ! ciation, she is in the process of taking legal action. Already Durham resi- #"## $ # dents and businesses are be- % $ S $ ing affected. The Pickering News Ad- #% $ #' $ ( $ )) ) vertiser reported that Valley * $ +$ Farm Daycare in Pickering is one of several businesses that will have to move to a new location once the pipe is under construction. According to Littley, there was a memorandum of un- E-waste program a big hit derstanding signed in 2005 Roberts, a resident of Picker- be scheduled bi-annually from waste—but it comes at a cost. between Pickering and York By Shauna McCarthy ing, had about another 20 minutes that date. “The region’s waste transfer sta- Region during early discus- Chronicle Staff to wait until the Town of Whitby The region provides household tion charges by load weight at a sions of expanding the Pipe. Operations Centre could take his hazardous waste collections in the rate of 12 cents per kilogram,” said “York is not following It was a busy morning on McK- typewriter, tuner and scanner off alternate year,” said Bunny (Eliza- Carol Slaughter of Waste Manage- the memorandum that was inney Drive, with cars backed up his hands. beth) Lockett, waste management ment Services. signed a few years ago,” said all the way to Taunton Road in Durham Region holds e-waste technician with Durham Region. Durham operates three of Littley. “They promised to Whitby. events annually and this year had This has been ongoing for the past these stations, Brock Township, treat residents fairly as well Saturday Oct. 24 was the last five locations where residents four years but may be revised due Port Perry and Oshawa (the clos- as keep open communica- chance for Durham Region resi- could drop off their electronic and to the great reception by the par- est at 1640 Ritson Rd. N). tion with all members on our dents to drop off their electronic electrical waste for free recycling ticipants. These facilities are open Tues- side, but clearly that is not waste for free, and people were starting in Scugog on Sept. 19 and The chilly, drab October morn- day through Saturday but are gen- happening.” taking advantage. ending with the Whitby location. ing brought out quite the crowd. erally busiest on those two days. Over 200 residents attend- “I’ve already been waiting for “The region hosts e-waste Opening at 9 a.m. the drop-off sta- “By bringing it to these loca- ed a recent council meeting about 45 minutes,” said Ray Rob- events annually based on a pre- tion was already packed with ve- tions, it is separated by residents to show their outrage to- erts, who waited patiently with determined schedule. If a munici- hicles at 9.30 a.m. and properly recycled and reused wards the project. his wife in their car. “We already pality is hosting an e-waste event There are other options for resi- versus leaving at the curb where it dropped off some stuff in Ajax.” one year, the next collection will dents looking to drop off their e- goes to landfill,” says Slaughter. 16 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 17 CAMPUS NEWS Being prepared to quit puffin’

A quit plan includes having a is going on vacation or just being “It’s a very conscious plan The CDC agrees. Reports say support network like Durham Re- relaxed. to deal with not smoking,” says “Quitting tobacco use is dif- gion’s Department of Health that “We say may- O’Connor, who ficult and may require multiple can help along the way. be change the Quitting tobac- stresses that people attempts; users often relapse be- nicotine is The quit smoking group asks situation,” says co use is difﬁcult should not get dis- cause of withdrawal symptoms.” participants to look at their per- O’Connor. “So in- ‘ couraged if their Withdrawal symptoms may in- sonal reasons for quitting, even stead of getting and may require quit attempt fails be- clude irritability, anxiety, difficulty suggesting people write those rea- up in the morning multiple attempts; cause they will have concentrating and increased ap- as addictive sons down. and having a cup learned something petite. They also recommend circling of coffee, get up in users often re- about their smoking But O’Connor wants people to a quit date on the calendar to the morning and lapse habit and what their know that if they do relapse, it is as heroin, make a formal commitment. have your shower triggers are. important to take a step back and In the group, people learn right away, or If someone has reassess what went wrong and about triggers. For example, get- brush your teeth Mary Sue O’Connor’ recently quit but then what they are going to do differ- cocaine ting up in the morning and having and have a cup of finds himself with a ently next time. a coffee could trigger the craving tea. Change your cigarette in his hand Eventually, though, many peo- for a cigarette. routine.” at a party, she says, he can just ple succeed. and alcohol “How are you going to change O’Connor suggests that if drop the smoke and go back to be- And after several years of re- that so that cup of coffee you’re someone always smokes when ing a non-smoker again. maining smoke-free, according to having in the morning doesn’t trig- he’s talking on the telephone, he “Relapse is very much a part the CDC, “The risk for developing By Norm Belyea ger you to have a cigarette?” should try moving those cigarettes of the behaviour change process,” cancer declines.” Chronicle Staff Another trigger can be going so that they are out of reach. Or if says O’Connor. For more information on the out on work breaks and seeing someone associates smoking with “Whether you’re dieting or quit- program, call Durham Health Smoking kills about 45,000 friends lighting up. Alcohol can be driving, he should lock his smokes ting smoking or becoming more Connection at 905-666-6241 or Canadians each year, according another one. For some people it up in the trunk. physically active.” online at www.durham.ca. to a 2003 report by Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada. “This is roughly five times the number of deaths caused by car accidents, suicides, drug abuse, murder and AIDS combined.” In fact, according to a Durham Region Health Department study, “In 2004, one quarter (26 per cent) of Durham Region adults were current smokers.” Durham Region’s Department of Health would like to cut those numbers. So, three times a year it offers a quit smoking program in the spring, winter and fall. The groups consist of six weekly sessions, with each week focusing on a different aspect of the quitting process. “People quit for a lot of different reasons,” says Mary Sue O’Connor, a public health nurse. “To improve your health. Save money. Be a good role model for your children. Protect your family and friends from exposure to second-hand smoke.” The six weekly sessions are set up so that people can make a serious quit attempt by the third week and be supported in that attempt in the remaining three weeks. People are usually motivated to give up smoking because cigarette smoke contains at least 4,000 chemicals, 50 of which are cancer causing, according to a report by the Durham Region Health De- partment. However, quitting smoking is a process, not a one-time event, says O’Connor. “People have probably gone through a lot of changes leading up to that decision.” And that decision is not an easy one, for tobacco contains nicotine, which produces dependence. In fact, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, “Research suggests that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine and alcohol.” As far as success goes, O’Connor says some quit smoking completely, while others cut back gradually. For instance, first some people just stop smoking in their cars, and that’s a big success for them. Preparedness, though, is a key factor in the quitting process. “We really encourage people to have a quit plan in place,” says O’Connor. 18 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Where to get flu shots By Amanda Gaudet Chronicle Staff

All across Durham Region last week people began rolling up their sleeves for the H1N1 flu vaccination, but if you were hoping to get it at the school you are out of luck. “The Health Centre has not received vaccines from the Public Health and therefore will not be providing a clinic for H1N1 influenza vaccinations until such time we are provided with the vaccine from Public Health,” said Kathy Lazenby, director of Campus Health Services. Instead, students who wish to get vaccinated must go to one of Durham Region Health Department’s five

Photo by Scott Robertson vaccination clinics: Whitby THE DEAD WALK: Participants dressed up as zombies in the seventh annual Zombie Walk on Oct. 24. at 3050 Garden St., (Garden Street and Rossland Road East); at the Pickering Town Centre (lower level near food court); in Bowmanville at 2849 Hwy 2 (Highway 2 and Lamb’s Road); in Oshawa at 850 King St. W., Unit 26 (King Walk of the living dead Street West and Thornton Road); and in North Durham Toronto. Every year the committee tries to pay for the permits and insur- - Uxbridge at 2 Douglas Rd. By Kaitlyn Anne Their clothes are ripped, blood to come up with bigger and bet- ance, and Munster is one day hop- (Toronto Street South and Kondrachuk running down all over their faces, ter ideas that suit the zombies in- ing to shut down a whole street, Douglas Road). Chronicle Staff and they are hungry for brains and volved in the walk. but that would take a lot of dona- All clinics will be open human flesh. This year they had a free make- tions. Monday to Friday 2 to 8 p.m. You walk outside and it seems This is the seventh year that the up booth provided by Resident This year a path was chosen and Saturday to 4 p.m. like a typical day at the beginning flesh-eating zombies from many Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, and for the zombies that would cause Although the clinics are of fall. different places have come togeth- played zombie movies for a night minimal problems with transit but for all those wishing to get a The air is crisp, the sky is dark er, and dressed in the most grue- of fright after the walk. still leave them enough space to flu shot, six priority groups and cloudy, and everything seems some and disgusting costumes The zombies settled their bod- eat brains and search for flesh. It will be offered the shot before normal. and face makeup they could find. ies into the seats at the Bloor Cin- went from Trinity Bellwoods Park others. As you are walking down the Over 3,000 were expected to show. ema and watched the Night of the and ended at Bloor/Bathurst, To- The groups that would street, you sense that something The zombie walk first took Comet and Fulci’s Zombie (Zom- ronto. benefit most from the vac- is not right. The air is going colder, place in Toronto and spread out bie 2). Munster described the event as cine, as outlined by the Min- there are people moving around to many different places such as The news about the Zombie “the best thing since sliced DEAD!” istry of Health, are: people frantically. New York, Vancouver, Ottawa, Walk started by flyers that Mun- The Zombie Walk will continue from six months to 65 years Then, out of nowhere, at the Melbourne and others. ster put up around town, and has to be a success as long as the dead old with chronic medical corner or your eye, you see your “Thousands of the dead rise grown to events and posts on come out the weekend before Hal- conditions, pregnant women worst nightmares coming to life. from their tombs and descend Facebook. loween and walk the streets of To- with chronic medical condi- You think this could only be possi- upon the streets of Toronto in Or people have seen the event ronto. tions or pregnant women ble in movies such as Night of the search of human flesh,” says Thea going on in Toronto and want to For more information about who are more than 20 weeks Living Dead, but there it is right in Munster, a member of the Zombie join the next year. the walk contact Thea Munster at pregnant, healthy children front of you, the Zombie Walk in Walk committee. Donations are being accepted [email protected]. from six months to under five years old, persons residing in remote and isolated set- tings or communities, health care workers and household Is it the day of doom, or just another Friday? contacts or care providers of people at high risk who can- she says it can be boiled down to Summer explains why mod- and Friday the 13th—and found not be immunized or who By Norm Belyea a combination of Friday being ern people still subscribe to this that “the number of hospital ad- may not respond to vaccines. Chronicle Staff unlucky and the number 13 be- kind of reasoning. missions due to vehicular acci- “There will be enough ing unlucky. In other words, the “Even though scientifically dents on Friday the 13th was sig- H1N1 vaccine for everyone two combined make for a double and logically we know better,” nificantly higher than on ‘normal’ who wants to be vaccinated,” Another Friday the 13th is ap- whammy. she says, “it is so ingrained in our Fridays.” Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham proaching—the third this year— “Friday was the day Adam and psyches that it is really hard to get The study showed that acci- Region Medical Officer of and some people won’t be press- Eve ate the forbidden fruit,” says past it.” dents increased by as much as 52 Health, said in a press release. ing their luck. They won’t travel Summer. “The Great Flood sup- Summer recounts an histori- per cent on those days, and their “But, as the vaccine will be ar- or work on that day of ill omen. posedly happened on a Friday. cal event that may explain why conclusion was Friday the 13th is riving in shipments over a pe- In fact, according to Donald Dos- And Jesus was crucified on a Fri- some people fear this date, and unlucky for some. riod of weeks, it is important sey, of the Stress Management day.” especially travelling on it. Summer partly agrees. to provide first access to the and Phobia Institute, in a Na- Summer goes on to explain “In 1791, the British navy “Incidents of accidents and identified groups.” tional Geographic report, “ About that bad luck associated with the commissioned a ship called the hospital admissions are higher Once at-risk groups have (US) $800 to $900 million is lost number 13 is trickier to deter- HMS Friday in an effort to quell on those days,” she says. “But my received their vaccinations on this day because people won’t mine. She says that 12, in a nu- the superstition of Friday the 13th. dad’s birthday is on Friday the the clinic will be open to all fly or do business as they would merological way, is the number The crew was selected on a Fri- 13th, and we don’t consider that residents wishing to get a flu normally do.” of completeness. For example, day, and the captain’s name was unlucky at all.” shot. The five area clinics will The report goes on to say there are 12 hours in a day, 12 James Friday. On a Friday morn- So maybe Friday the 13th is be operating until Nov. 28, some people actually dread this months in a year, 12 signs in the ing it set out on its maiden voyage unlucky, or maybe it’s all in our with the possibility of extend- day. “Symptoms range from mild zodiac, and there were 12 apos- and was never heard from again.” heads. ing dates if needed. anxiety to full-blown panic at- tles of Christ. The superstition against trav- Dr Philip Hiscock, of Memo- For more information tacks.” “So when you go to 13, some- elling on this day seemingly has rial University, N.L.’s Folklore de- on H1N1 influenza or influ- The link between Friday the thing is out of whack,” she says. some evidence supporting it. partment, has his own idea: “”My enza in general, call Durham 13th and bad luck has a murky “After 12, you are in no-man’s The British Medical Journal opinion is that it is entirely a con- Health Connection Line at past, according to Zsuzsana land. The Last Supper had 13 conducted a study in 1993 on the coction of newspapers and other 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841- Summer, a metaphysical expert guests, Judas (the betrayer) being ratio of automobile accidents on media and would have died a 2729, or visit www.durham. and paranormal investigator. But the last one.” two separate days—Friday the 6th fairly quick death without them.” ca. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 19 20 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Health centre Express Safe drivers keeping us fit at E.P. mean safe roads By Ashley Smith athletic therapy, nutritional coun- drivers, but there are ways to avoid Chronicle Staff selling, acupuncture, personal altercations on the road,” said Jac- counselling, pharmacy and medi- By Kyle Reynolds lyn Harper, a public health nurse Whether its aches and pains cal care, this two-year-old state of Taylor’s Chronicle Staff with the health department. that are getting you down or the the art facility is a one-stop shop Drivers are asked to remember when it comes to your health and By Nikita Hoyte weight you put on over Thanksgiv- Chronicle Staff Watch the road! to signal before changing lanes, ing weekend, the Campus Health wellness needs. It’s a plea from the annual Stop and to call the police if witnessing If you are worried about a virus Centre has a way to help get you There will be an Express the Madness aggressive driving a dangerous driver. “You may be going around campus or just need back on track. Lunch Monday to Fridays campaign run by the Durham Re- preventing a fatal collision involv- to take an hour for yourself to relax Located in the Campus Rec- from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at gion Health Department and Dur- ing yourself, other drivers and the and forget about your rising stack reation and Wellness Centre, the E.P. Taylor’s pub and restau- ham Regional Police Service. offending driver,” said Harper. of assignments due in the next Campus Health Centre offers staff rant. Order off their special Last year, aggressive driving According to Sgt. Shaun Ar- week, then swing by the Campus and students a clean, bright and menu and receive food in 15 behaviours, such as speeding, nott, Traffic Services Branch with Health Centre and make an ap- friendly environment to visit when minutes or its free. No sub- disobeying traffic controls and DRPS, speed continues to be a pointment at the front counter. they are sick, injured, stressed or stitutions and eat in only. For following too closely, resulted in major cause of collisions involving Concerned about your student just not feeling 100 per cent. more information contact 475 fatalities and 32,000 personal deaths on Ontario roads. In 2007, budget? Don’t be. The services at Offering services such as mas- the student association. injuries in Ontario. Durham Region had 23 fatal colli- sage therapy, chiropractic therapy, are covered by student benefits. “We’ve all witnessed aggressive sions resulting in 26 deaths. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 21 CAMPUS NEWS Olympic torch to pass Lords basketball team battles through Durham hard in exhibition games By Stephanie Foden over 90 per cent of Canadians In the opening exhibition game throughout the game, tallying a Chronicle Staff within a one-hour drive, includ- By Nathaniel Smith against John Abbott College the game-high 35 points. ing Durham Region. Chronicle Staff Lords flexed their muscles and In the final game of the exhibi- The Olympic torch is on its Residents will be able to see showed their dominance, strolling tion series the Lords came out flat way to Vancouver and it will hit the torch in Oshawa at a free The Durham Lords men’s bas- to an 82-63 victory. Lords guard and were defeated 78-57 by St- Oshawa on Dec. 15 as it passes event at the GM Centre from ketball team concluded a three- Dave Parks led the team with 17 Lambert College. through the hands of Canadians 5:45 until 8 p.m. game exhibition series with an im- points, and forward Tyler McGar- Lords forward Eric Smith from coast to coast. Being carried by 12,000 peo- pressive 2-1 finish, after compet- rity registered 15 points. scored 15 points and grabbed 12 On Oct. 30 the Olympic ple and travelling for 106 days, ing against John Abbott College, In the second game the Lords rebounds in the game, guard and Torch Relay began its journey the flame will arrive in Vancou- Edouard-Montpetit, and St-Lam- didn’t miss a beat, defeating Ed- forward Tyler McGarrity was one around Canada traveling over ver for the opening ceremonies bert College on Oct. 23, 24, and 25, ouard-Montpetit 85-79. Lords for- rebound shy of registering double 45,000 kilometres. It will reach on Feb. 12, 2010. in Montreal Quebec. ward Eric Smith carried the team digits in both points and rebounds. 22 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 23 CAMPUS NEWS Learn to dress to be a success

By Cait Hoock “Everyone needs to know how Chronicle Staff to put their best foot forward,” said Munro. “And being here as a group “Courage is something you can really takes the edge off getting the only practise if you’re scared.” information to move forward.” This was the positive tone set And the audience participa- for 100 women who participated tion was paramount. The women in Dress the Part on Oct. 22, an shook hands with one another and event organized by Avocation learned how a proper handshake Employment for low-income and can make lasting impressions with abused women looking to break employers. They asked questions free and get back into the work- about how to sit properly in an in- force. terview and laughed when Munro Originally supposed to be host- used gestures as a way to teach ed at the Oshawa Curling Club, the posture. event’s location was changed to Munro made a name for her- the McKinney Centre in Whitby. self in the fashion industry, learn- And going back to work never ing new consulting skills and de- looked better. veloping an inspiring client base, Not only were the women treat- ranking among top consultants in ed to inspirational words, but each Canada. She taught the women to woman got a one-on-one consul- take on new experiences and learn tation with an image consultant from them. and left with at least one business Marlita Silver is looking to re- outfit. enter the workforce and came to “The biggest thing is the clothes, the event in hopes of learning the makeup and hair, and learning necessary tips. how to present a professional pro- “I came to learn how to present file,” said Faelyne Templer, execu- myself,” she said. “I’m searching to tive director of Avocation Employ- relate my eclectic skills to a job.” ment. Silver said the presentations Templer saw a barrier with were inspiring to women and the women going back to work and enthusiasm couldn’t have been wanted to raise awareness. She better. Once Silver learns the ne- said women in particular seemed cessities about image and profes- Photo by Cait Hoock to have less time to spend on sionalism, she wants to establish a themselves. job in the education field. LINE ‘EM UP!: By using these sticks parallel to the body, image consultant Bozena “By taking time and by having And no one provided more en- Schats (left) teaches Pam McKenan (right) exactly what her body shape is. someone treat them, they feel im- thusiasm to the group than Cristi- portant,” she said. na Maggi, image professional and workforce. and I’m looking for tips on how to Though the event was not de- Renee Munro, image consul- co-founder of Avocation Employ- “It’s about what I can give to carry myself,” said Nadira Sharma, signed as a job fair, the women left tant and founder of ImageMatters, ment. others,” said Maggi. “It makes me a 51-year-old Durham College with tools to get started. showed the women how to pres- Using image as a way to com- feel great that I can be a part of student looking to find a career in “We are really blessed,” said ent themselves in an interview and municate values, skills and goals, that.” project management. Templer. “Every year it’s the look in presented valuable tips on first im- Maggi turned interview essen- If women are looking to change She said the speeches provided the women’s eyes when they leave pressions and body language. tials into an uplifting lecture. Her their lives and to come out of pov- great tips on how to dress and act with shopping bags.” She said image is all about self- wealth of knowledge of business erty, Maggi said events like this are in the professional world. “It’s very But at the end of the day, hope- awareness and that first impres- and fashion are key ingredients a must. uplifting,” she said. “Not everyone fully the women walk away with sions rarely change over time. in helping women return to the “I’m currently unemployed has the understanding.” more than just a bag of clothes. Paper becomes precious when lit

By Stephanie Foden about,” said Jennifer Burlington, spire hope and learning in people Chronicle Staff the club’s vice-president of club of all ages,” said Burlington, a operations. fourth-year Health Science UOIT It may seem unusual that pa- Students gathered around cu- student. per bags can be beautiful, raise riously as Rotaract conveyed Lu- Not only did students and money and inspire hope. How- minaria’s message: inspire, hope community members come to ever Rotaract’s Luminaria did just and remember. raise money for a good cause, that in one night. The event featured students they also came to watch their After students purchased who spoke, sang and danced peers perform. bags, they wrote their messages to support the Hope Centre of This includes Jarryd Fillmore, to loved ones, messages of com- Learning. “It’s a great opportu- who sang and played acoustic memoration and motivational nity for students and community guitar at the event. quotes. They lit the night on Oct. members to gather with their in- “I’ve had a few people in my 27 when the bags turned into lu- spirations, hopes and remem- life pass away from cancer. That minaria — lanterns created with brances,” said Rotaract president was motivation for me to come tea lights placed inside a paper Angela Heagle. up and perform,” said the third- bag. The simple lights success- year Multimedia Design and Hundreds of bright luminaria fully raised almost $400 for Dan Production student at Durham glowed around the reflective Carter’s organization. Carter is College. pond in the Polonsky Commons. the host and executive producer Although the night didn’t The smell of baked goods filled of Channel 12. bring in large crowds, it was clear the air. He founded the Hope Centre that onlookers had been touched. “Everybody seems to have of Learning to give individuals The Rotaract club stayed Photo by Stephanie Foden LUMINARIA!: Jennifer Burlington, Rotaract’s vice-pres- enjoyed themselves. There have that chance to enhance their edu- strong in their goals. “Never stop ident of club operations, stands proudly by the once been a lot of students coming cational opportunities. hoping, inspiring and remember- plain paper bags that are now ﬁlled with love. around and asking what this is all “The centre is devoted to in- ing,” said Burlington. 24 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 25 CAMPUS NEWS

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LOYAL FRIENDS: (left to right) Caroline Kipling, Marg Aldsworth,Graham Fuller, Robert Kipling, Judy Brooks, Derek Gillette and Gladys Harper get together every Tuesday to sort books in the basement of the McLaughlin public library. Library friends like to lend a hand Grade 1, brought her class on a “The first one was Vimy and day of each month. Tickets are $7 and we can use it pretty well what- By Geoffrey Gooden field trip to the library during the then the other three were less per show. ever direction we want,” said Ficek. Chronicle Staff book sale. well-known to the general pub- Cinefest Durham committee “Whether it’s buying equipment— “They were doing a tour of the lic,” Edmondson said. “Vimy went member Elizabeth Brighton said special equipment, things that Who says working for free can’t library and the art gallery, so they for $135 for just one trench map the turnout is between 160 and we wouldn’t be able to afford out of be fun? The Friends of the Oshawa came in and each child had 50 because the bidding was really 200 for each show. our ordinary budget. So it’s found Public Library is made up of vol- cents to spend and they just loved quite enthusiastic and we were “The theatre supposedly holds money in a way or money that en- unteers in the community who it,” said Harper. “It worked so well so pleased…each one brought in over 300 people so we can stand ables us to do things that we can’t help raise money for our city’s li- and it was so organized.” quite a bit of money.” more and it helps the library for budget for. Not that we’re reluctant braries. The organization not only Children’s books cost 25 cents A person who bought one of $7 a ticket, which is reasonable, I to go to the city but it gives us more benefits the community but it also so the limit of 50 cents prevented the maps happened to be a de- think, in this day and age,” Brigh- leeway in what we buy.” provides a rewarding and enjoy- the eager Grade 1 students from scendant of a World War I soldier. ton said. Ian Heckford, CEO of Oshawa able experience for the volunteers. spending the entire morning in- Edmondson said the maps were Folks who prefer live theatre Public Libraries, said the Friends Every Tuesday morning, the dulging in books. found by chance and it was one would enjoy the Friends of the Li- of the Oshawa Library have spread volunteers get together and help Another customer left a lasting of their most successful silent auc- brary’s dinner theatre fundraiser. their success to other libraries. sort books in the cramped base- impression on fellow volunteer tions. The Friends are partnering with “Because our group has been ment of the McLaughlin Library. Marg Aldsworth. It was a gentle- A selection of books and CDs the Durham Shoestring Perform- so successful, they have actually Gladys Harper is one of those man purchasing encyclopedias. are also sold year-round at Isabel- ers on January 24, 2010 for a 3:00 mentored some other libraries volunteers. Harper got involved As a child, he always wanted a set la’s Chocolate Café on 19 Simcoe matinee of Anton Chekhov’s Three around Southern Ontario,” Heck- with the Friends of the Library be- of encyclopedias but never owned St. South, downtown Oshawa. All Sisters at the Arts Resource Cen- ford said. “They showed them how cause of her interest in literacy and one. He finally got the opportunity money raised goes to the Friends tre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa. Audi- to get their Friends started, what books in general. to buy them at the book sale so of the Library. ence members have a choice of it takes to be a successful Friends “We’re all very interested in that his children would have a set. Recently, the Friends began lunch before the show or dinner group…so they’re a huge benefit books—that’s our focal point and “He was so thrilled to get this running an additional book sale in afterwards at the Studio Restau- to the library. There’s a lot that they the book sale has been an excel- old set of encyclopedias and his May. The Summer Reads sale of- rant in the Robert McLaughlin do for the library and on behalf of lent way of raising money for the kids were with him. I mean it fers light summer reading includ- Gallery. Tickets are $60, which the library and they’re big support- library,” Harper said. would just about make you cry,” ing fiction, as well as biographies, includes the food, admission and ers of the library and we’re really The Giant Book Sale, which Aldsworth said. travel and gardening books. a tax-deductable donation to the happy to have them.” takes place each October, is the The volunteers did not have The Friends are also involved in Friends of the Library. Book lovers who are interested biggest fundraiser for the group, specific numbers in regards to other fundraising activities. Movie Employees of Oshawa Public in joining the Friends of the Osha- raising an average of $15,000 per customer turnout at the book sale, buffs can enjoy films with Cinef- Libraries feel they have benefited wa Public Library may sign up at year. Both library discards and do- but Harper said on the first day est Durham. The Film Circuit, a greatly from the fundraising of the the McLaughlin Branch, 65 Bagot nated used books are sold. Harper of the sale you can hardly move division of the Toronto Interna- Friends. St. or call 905-579-6111 ext. 5266. added that every sale has been through the auditorium. tional Film Festival, provides the Rick Ficek, Manager of Infor- Membership costs $5 for an indi- memorable because it’s always The Friends sometimes sell films—independent Canadianmation and Adult Services, has vidual or $10 for a family. Mem- different and the members of the books through silent auctions. Fel- and foreign productions. Cinefest worked with the Friends of the bership has its perks including Friends of the Library are always low volunteer Judith Edmondson Durham is held at the Cineplex Library for about 15 years and the opportunity to preview the Gi- willing to volunteer. remembered that four World War Odeon Oshawa cinema from Sep- counting. ant Book Sale in advance, select- “Everyone looks forward to the I trench maps found hidden in a tember-November and January- “(The Friends) give us proceeds ing books before the giant crowd experience of working at the book donated book were sold. May, typically on the last Wednes- from their fundraising activities pours in. sale—we have no problem with getting volunteers.” Regular prices at the book sale are $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks. Novels published in the last four years and books of exceptional quality are sold in a special Treasures Room with prices ranging from $3 to $20. The volunteers also had memorable stories about customers they’ve encountered over the years. Harper’s daughter, who teaches 26 The Chronicle November 3, 2009

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Campus film club teaches history to students By Don Campbell Chronicle Staff

The Battle of Passchendaele is synonymous with the misery, brutality and senselessness of the First World War. By war’s end, the muddy strip of land near the Belgium town of Photo by Cait Hoock Ypres would witness the slaughter of over 600 million British, Com- GOING BLUE: An audience member takes to the stage and tries to help the group on their journey to success. monwealth, French and German soldiers. By October of 1917, the battle was bogged down in stalemate and it was left to the four divisions of the Canadian Corps to capture Men paint the town blue the nearly impenetrable German defences along Passchendaele By Cait Hoock have found it difficult to achieve mance showcased state-of-the- proving that a little green is good ridge. Chronicle Staff stardom. art technology as well as eye- for the artistic mind. After three separate attacks, From stealing a woman’s catching video and lights shows. With the help from their eight- on Nov. 10, the Canadian Corps The notorious Blue Man credit card, to shining a spotlight Using a bizarre collection of piece band the group was able to finally overran the last pockets of Group painted the stage blue at on parts of the audience to cre- their signature industrial instru- connect with fans by re-creating German resistance along Pass- the GM Centre on Oct. 22 as part ate different pitches of sound, the ments like PVC pipes, air poles classic tunes from legendary art- chendaele ridge. of the 2009 Megastar World Tour. group took the audience on an and an Hungarian cimbalom, a ists like Ozzy Osborne and The The battle was a costly one for Strobe lights, paint and quirky upbeat roller-coaster ride. large box with strings stretched Who. the Canadian Corps, with 15,654 props were some of the main in- James Robb travelled from across like the inside of a piano, “I really liked when the group casualties and over 4,000 dead gredients used to whip up a co- Orono to see the group, and the trio engaged the audience in performed Teenage Wasteland,” over 16 days of fighting. lourful venue. while he enjoyed all the differ- a one-of-a-kind symphony. said Dave Decker. “That was a The First World War came to an But the group did more than ent elements used throughout And while the group seemed good part for me.” end a year later on Nov. 11, 1918. entertain the audience through the routine he said there was one to be well on its way to rock ‘n’ This was Decker’s first time To commemorate the Cana- music and art. As part of the tour, aspect of the show that stood out. roll success, one key element of seeing the group. He said the way dian Corps victory and to remem- the curious Blue Man character “I liked it all, but keeping the the instruction manual had yet to the group used lights and video ber all the sacrifices made by Ca- takes his audience on a humor- audience involved was the best be discovered. to boost the show was great. nadian veterans, the campus film ous journey of how to become a part,” said Robb. “The way they Using allusions as a way to He said he would definitely club will have a special screening rock music megastar. came off of the stage and walked convey that certain remedies come and see them again, but of Passchendaele. By using a witty and satirical around and used their hands to enhance musical melodies, the next time he’ll bring his daughter. The 2008 film – written, direct- instruction manual for the “per- engage the audience was great.” group led a band member into a And since the group uses ed and starring Canadian actor fect rock concert experience,” the This was Robb’s first time see- smoke-filled “rock box” and wait- only facial expressions as a way Paul Gross – is a fictionalized ac- group delivered a pelvis-thrust- ing the group. He said he was ed with high hopes. to communicate, a fan took to count of one soldier’s experience ing, head-bobbing and interac- thankful he was listening to 94.9 Less than a minute later out the stage to introduce the band during the battle. tive performance for all ages. when he heard the group would came a superstar dressed head and say farewell to the audience. The film is showing at 6 p.m. on And without any audience be making its way to Oshawa. to toe in sequins while he per- Hopefully no one left singing the Nov. 11 in room L118 and admis- participation, the Blue Men may The hypnotic musical perfor- formed a psychedelic guitar solo, blues. sion is free. Oshawa online looking awesome

By Corin Wilson Her positive attitude began she hears is good. stars trying to move up in the mu- eo contest challenging residents to Chronicle Staff at an early age. Ward moved to As well as having many dif- sic industry. Some of these artists send in their own two-minute en- Oshawa in Grade 7 and quickly ferent events going on in the city, are The Stables, Jennifer Loyola, tries about why their city is great. If you have negative feelings started volunteering in her neigh- Oshawa also offers good dining, a and The Champion Heartache. The deadline for the contest is about the Dirty Shwa then you bourhood. Her parents had a big growing music industry, fun night- Ward said she knows that Os- Jan. 1, 2010 and anyone can sub- can visit a website that will show influence on making sure she was life and beautiful and interesting hawa has a bad reputation, which mit an entry. Ward said it is a great you all the reasons why Oshawa is helping around her community. historical buildings. she believes stems from the down- way to get people out there and awesome. She has also been a part of the There are a lot of great things town, and she said that has to do see first-hand what is going on Alexis Ward is the public re- downtown revitalization project about the Shwa but Ward said one with the different mentality some where they live. lations official at the McLaugh- since she was 16 and she can see thing in particular stands out. people have towards the city, and Once they have all the entries, lin gallery. She is also one of the the potential the downtown area “The most awesome part of because it started as a factory they will choose three to five fi- writers for an Oshawa promotion offers. Oshawa is the arts, for sure,” said town. nalists and post their videos on website, oshawaisawesome.com. The second marsh, the Oshawa Ward. “It’s not what makes it differ- “I really get a butterfly, tingly the site. The winning video will be She said she loves to volunteer Zoo, venues such as the Green ent, but that we have it. There are feeling when I am able to win shown at city council and other her time to promote the positive Bottle and Isabella’s and great so many talented local performers someone over,” said Ward. “I love events, and the creator of the video points of Oshawa. shopping are some of the things and artists and so many opportu- to inform people about things they will also receive a prize pack. “I wanted to be a part of the that make Oshawa awesome, ac- nities to support them.” never knew existed in Oshawa.” Ward is offering tours of Osha- website because a lot of people cording to the writers. Ward said there is a bunch Although the writers at the wa, showing off why she feels the don’t know what Oshawa has to The website, which is a branch of Oshawa art, or Shwart, in the website are good at showing off city is awesome. If you would like offer, and it’s good to hear about in a series of ‘… is Awesome” sites, community and it needs to be put Oshawa’s finest points, they are to take her up on her offer, e-mail it from people who live here,” said is completely volunteer-based and on display. Oshawa has been the looking for help from the commu- her at [email protected] and Ward. Ward said most of the feedback hometown of many of the rock nity. The writers are holding a vid- request a tour. 28 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Experts say ghosts are like us By Kevin Hall 1974 movie about a man calling a Chronicle Staff sorority house from the attic. Summer called her friend There was a haunting expe- and found out that several other rience going on at the Oshawa people had been called from the library Oct. 27, as Zsuzsana Sum- Madison House at the same time. mer and her team of paranormal The Madison House is believed to investigators showed a number of be severely haunted. Summer said haunted sites throughout the Dur- there is a lot of negative energy ham Region. there. Apparently there are ghosts all The Oshawa Community Mu- around us, taking a variety of dif- seum is apparently the place to go ferent forms, and interacting with if you’re looking for a paranormal humans in a variety of different experience, as Summer and her ways. team have had a number of expe- “They have personalities like us, riences there. they’re a lot like us,” said Summer In the basement of the Henry when explaining about Maurice. house (part of the museum) Sum- Maurice is a ghost that inhabits mer was using a metal rod tool the Regent Theatre, and apparent- used to pick up energy from spir- ly is a bit of a prankster. its, and as she does you see a faded “Every so often you’d see some- hand reach out and try to grab her one go down there to say hey, and elbow. As the video draws back hear running out the back door,” in that instance, none of the team said Todd Flagg, a member of members are standing anywhere Summer’s team. “He liked to play a near her. lot of jokes.” In the Guy House of the muse- Summer and her team ex- um, team members have recorded plained what they think the origin being pushed in the hallways, and of Maurice is, and actually have Summer had her leg grabbed by photographic evidence of his ex- what she suspects is the spirit of istence. Photo by Kevin Hall a child. All this indicates that the The picture shows an auditori- spirits of the museum do not want um full of empty seats, and a faded A GHOSTLY FOLLOWING : Local paranormal investigators Zsuzsana Summer (left) and the presence of people around. figure of a man with a long coat Terry Dawson are used to haunting experiences here in the Durham Region. While touring the Canadian and top hat walking by the camera. Automotive Museum, Dawson Flagg has had the most experi- they were unable to achieve in During a radio show that Sum- Terry Dawson, partner and co- was able to take a picture of a ghost ence with this figure, as he used to life, or simply stuck here instead mer hosts along with other para- founder of Spirit Matters Media. pointing at them from a distance. work at the Regent Theatre. of crossing over into the afterlife. normal experts, a creepy call came Summer and Dawson came “We believe him to be a chauf- After researching the theatre, However, some are also here to in that she believed the undead home one night at about 2 am to feur,’ said Summer. Flagg discovered that a projection- cause mischief and fear. trying to communicate with her. a message on their answering ma- One place they wish they were ist had killed himself at the Regent Summer talked about a creepy “Mom, this is Mr. Brown,” gur- chine that contained screaming able to get into is the old Whitby Theatre back in the seventies, and phone call, in which she described gled the voice as Summer and her and groaning. psychiatric hospital, but as Daw- Maurice could be the ghost of this as an electronic voice phenom- colleagues sat back in awe. After tracing the call they found son says, it is still a possibility. man, making the Regent Theatre enon. Summer admits it was scary, out it came from a friend of theirs “It’s not the buildings, it’s the his permanent residence. “It’s when a spiritual entity will even though she has been in the whose house was haunted (Madi- land there, and we’re excited to get Summer tried to explain the tap into the phone lines or other paranormal business for most of son House in Kingston). in there,” he said. origin of ghosts, and why they try forms of technology in order to her life. “It sounded like the serial killer The paranormal experts are to interact with the living. Ghosts communicate with us,” she said. There calls have even managed from Black Christmas,” said one of always looking for new sites to in- are here for a number of reasons, “They want to communicate with to follow Summer home. the audience members after hear- vestigate, and are continuing their whether it be fulfilling something us.” “It was a demon for sure,” said ing the recording, referring to the work with the undead of Durham. Metallica rocks crowd into heavy metal bliss

By Kait Nienhuis The band’s tight performance each band member took turns Chronicle Staff was a reminder of Metallica’s rise rocking a solo. during the underground Cali- To kick off the encore, the fornia metal scene in the early band played a cover of Misfit’s As the lights dimmed and 1980s. song Die Die My Darling before green lasers erupted from the The action stopped for a brief belting out Motorbreath. stage, an ear-numbing roar from moment as Hetfield thanked the The end of the show had balls, thousands of fans thirsting to see fans for coming out. literally. During an energetic ren- one of the heaviest bands of all “You can buy our shirts and dition of Seek and Destroy, the time filled the arena. our cd’s, but the ultimate sign of last song of the band’s encore, Back for their second night of respect is showing up to our con- hundreds of black inflatable balls heavy metal bliss, Metallica re- certs and giving us your love and branded by the band’s famous minded Toronto of just who they support in person.” name rained down from the ceil- are. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, The floor section turned into ing. Kirk Hammett and Robert Tru- a giant mosh pit during songs The scene quickly resembled jillo thrashed their way through like For Whom the Bell Tolls and a heavy metal ball pin as rabid one hell of a show at the Air Can- Blackened, giving metal heads fans batted and kicked the balls ada Centre as part of the band’s the time of their lives. Metal- around. World Magnetic Tour. lica slowed the pace down during Before making their final exit Before Metallica took the their classic melodic power bal- from the stage, Kirk and Rob stage, opening bands Volbeat lads Unforgiven and Nothing Else threw handfuls of guitar picks out Photo by Kait Nienhuis and Lamb of God did their job of Matters. to the crowd and Lars passed out pumping up the crowd. Of course, no serious rock his drum sticks to a lucky few. LEGENDS ROCK TORONTO: Metallica bass player Metallica’s two and a half hour show would be complete with- Even after the concert ended, Robert Trujillo shows the crowd what he’s got during set started off with Ecstasy of out pyrotechnics. Blasts of fire the energy from the fans carried Gold and That Was Just Your Life. one of the bands two sold-out shows at the Air Canada accompanied several songs and out onto the streets of Toronto. Centre on Oct. 26 and 27. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 29 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Casbys light up waterfront By Jaime Rose Chronicle Staff

What could be better than being suddenly notified that you’re getting VIP entry into 102.1 The Edge’s 7th annual Casby Awards? The print summary of course! Here is your ultimate access pass to a behind-the-scenes look into the annual Canadian rock music award show that took place Oct. 22 at the Kool Haus - the waterfront club, with its sleek jet- black walls, located at 132 Queens Quay East, Toronto - known for great live shows. The Edge’s Music Director, Don Mitchell, books the show every year. “After seven years, they got this right. The show speaks for itself with the artists. It only gets easier to book with the artists every year.” If you were present at the two stage, standing-room-only show, it’s because you won tickets through The Edge, or you had an inside hookup – tickets were never sold to the public. The night was packed with performances from artists who are hot on the music scene. Met- ric headlined the show, along with Jay Malinowski of Bedouin Photo by Jaime Rose Soundclash, The Stills, The Arkells, Matt Good, illScarlett and Mother Mother. KOOL BEATS: Vocalist of Bedouin Soundclash, Jay Malinowsi (right), performs an intimate acoustic set for fans. Dean Blundell, host of the eight years and running morning-aired Dean Blundell Show, summed but very calm at the same time. the girls vividly screamed the lyr- to be luckier in love tonight ver- “When The Edge plays your up the star-studded event, “Great Dean Blundell, who is giant-like, ics and danced around in unison, sus how life normally treats him, music, the world listens,” followed Canadian music, great Canadian leaned back against the bar as he drinks raised and spilling every- “Most women when I go to the by thank-yous to the crowd for vot- people,” later elaborating by clari- puffed on a cigar. where. mall think I’m a creeper.” ing. fying, “There’s nothing better about A sleek benched area lined the Swerving to avoid the carnage Creeping into the air was the The event was capped with the being Canadian than not being left corner of the room where big- of the drinks, Lesbian Lu came distinctive scent of marijuana de- greatly anticipated act of the eve- American. wigs lay back and relaxed together, into sight, excited to see Mother spite security dispersed across ning. Their performance involved “To be serious, the best part several of them sporting cowboy Mother perform and to be out with and throughout the premises. The quirky moments with Haynes about tonight is having the people hats. The mood was jovial. friends enjoying the show. Hair Stills performed, an acceptance jumping, bopping and bouncing who pay our salaries and invite us Then a vivid energy filled the tucked entirely under her cap, she video from Dean Blundell and around the stage almost inces- into their homes and cars every air as Fearless Fred, The Edge’s was pulling off the sexy nerd look Todd Shapiro on behalf of City and santly – frequently hanging her day come out and join us tonight.” latest on-air addition from Brit- with ease. Dressed in a sweater/ Colour is aired, for winning Fa- head, a motion that was reminis- Molson Canadian again spon- ish Columbia, took the stage to blouse ensemble, just her collar vourite New Single. Then the little cent of a dead baby doll swaying sored the event. Dave Bigioni, present the award for Favourite and sleeves peeked out from un- blonde vixen Josie Dye - known for ominously. Molson’s Director of Marketing, New Artist. Fred brings along Pam derneath. doing The Nineties Nooner on-air Her thin blonde hair became was there in good, patriotic spirits, Fairbridge, the Molson Canadian Continuing the theme of pop- – pranced across the small stage. dampened and often stuck to her openly breaking into conversa- Big Night Out winner, who was se- ping out at random intervals be- The best part about attending face until she raised a hand to tion. lected from those who entered the tween performances several hot Edge-sponsored events is that you mash it back and then shake her “We’ve been a long-time sup- contest at www.edge.ca. blondes in red suits with brown, know you’re in for an entertaining, head again and again. porter of The Casbys. Molson is She was noticeably excited knee-high boots would appear interesting, limit pressing kind of She captivated the crowd with proud to be a part of it – we really about the whole situation seeing to throw T-shirts into the crowd evening. As means of filling time, her every move and every word. embrace supporting Canadian as how she got to stand on the while hysterical Edge segments Josie was sent on stage where she “We exist for the sole purpose of artists and all that Canadian music same stage as The Arkells – who from previous events were aired. loudly proclaimed, “I’m drunk to- rocking your faces off,” screamed has to offer.” took the award hands down - not Although moments of Adrian night… I’m hammered.” Haynes. Some of the great offerings to mention being granted VIP ac- Abrantes performing, the muse to The whole cast joined her on She motored out a keyboard to the Canadian music scene at cess for the evening and riding to the DBS show, are epic for those stage. Loriann appeared in a baby- solo with such skill and dramatic the event include Matt Good, and from the show in a limo, just watching, he feels a little differ- doll dress, while Meatus - or Mat flair that it evoked the urge to keep front man of the Matthew Good like a celebrity. ently about the guys pulling him Boisselle rather - looked far bet- watching – her level of intimacy Band, followed by a performance After The Arkells received their on stage. ter than Dean and the boys ever with the crowd, enthralling. from the newly-established band, award, they took the big stage and “It’s awkward for me,” he says – give him credit for. Fearless Fred After Metric left the stage, the Mother Mother. Following those opened with The Ballad of Hugo perhaps in reflection of his earlier played it cool in a T-shirt along- crowd begans to disperse. Within performances was the award for Chavez. Immediately, the crowd persuaded performance of Linkin side the DBS producer Dani Sto- a few minutes, the ground became Favourite New Indie Release, sang back to the band, “Hey, hey, Park’s In The End, due to Dean and ver, who shimmered silver in her semi-visible, bringing hundreds of which went to Metric. hey!” Todd summoning him to the stage metallic dress. Todd Shapiro of the littered cans into view. The event really got rolling A band that has crowds singing over a crowd chanting his name. DBS is the only one looking like The view of the after party in when Jay Malinowski, the vocal- along to its songs is a band that has What was awkward for me they tried too hard. the VIP area was tight - drunken ist, guitarist and visual artist of made it. Max Kerman, lead vocal- was to smell him before I could Todd is always the hardest of pairs cannoodle, dancing with that the band Bedouin Soundclash, ist and guitar player of the band even see him - but this special kid the bunch to take seriously, often sloppy swagger where you can tell Canada’s answer to reggae mu- was excited to be playing the show smiled his awkward smile and you making comments that could go they’re really enjoying themselves. sic, took the smaller stage located and to be kicking off the band’s 25- approach him anyway. It’s going to either way. You know it’s gotten messy when next to the VIP room entrance and stop Canadian tour the morning be worth a good laugh no matter “If it wasn’t for Dean, I would you glance over at The Arkells Max performd an intimate acoustic set. after. the price. still probably be living at home, Kerman, in mid-duel with a piece Malinowski sang with such pas- “The Edge has been supportive Keeping it simple in his baggy sleeping with crack addicts…” (He of toilet paper that has attached to sion the veins in his neck bulged of our band. They asked us to play carpenter jeans and black T-shirt, stops himself there.) “ Dean is my his shoes. brilliantly under the lights, with a a few songs and we were more Abrantes was excited to come out mentor, not a day that goes by I The night was classified a solid shiny glitter from the sweat run- than happy to oblige,” said Ker- and see The Arkells and illScarlet don’t learn from his insight.” win when the entourage of people ning across each ridge. man. perform, “They do great ska/punk Once Metric took the small carry in stacks of pizza boxes - that The VIP area was just barely And those few songs made the rock music,” he says. stage to accept the award for Fa- will later litter the room at ran- lit by the speckles of circular light tripod of brunettes to my left far From his involvement with vourite New Album, the lyrical dom – making a crowd of happily the disco ball throws around the more than happy. Each in heels The Edge and attendance at these mastermind that is Emily Haynes drunken individuals completely room. The atmosphere was hype, and little dresses, ready to pounce, events, Abrantes is finding himself shared some of her own insight. content. 30 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Big bucks for even bigger drama County star, Lauren Conrad, as girl image became quickly passé brand names, living in beautifully episode, versus longtime stars, Au- By Jaime Rose she went off to Los Angeles, to pur- and MTV knew they needed to furnished homes, driving expen- drina Patridge, Lo Bosworth and Chronicle Staff sue her career in fashion. spice things up. sive cars and partying on a nightly Heidi Montag, who are all making The concept of the show This season, the show is fo- basis. $100,000 an episode. The Hills is a reality TV show stemmed from Laguna Beach, cused on the life of Kristin Caval- This is possible largely due to Montag’s husband, Spencer that gives viewers an inside glance which was created by MTV lari, the resident bitch, who also the fact that their salaries from be- Pratt, is making just $65,000 an ep- at what life can be like when lived around the same time The O.C. hit became noticed for after her bit on ing on The Hills is so excessive that isode and pretty-boy Brody Jenner by over-paid, high-strung Holly- the air and they thought of devel- Laguna Beach. they don’t need to be part of the receives $45,000 an episode. wood brats. oping their own reality version. While on the show, the cast is working class. So, how do the people here It was originally created as a Conrad went on to star in The viewed going to their low-salary Cavallari, the newcomer to the on Durham’s campus feel about means of following the star from Hills for five seasons, but her good jobs and somehow still sporting show, is only making $90,000 an their salaries? Laguna Beach: The Real Orange

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“I think it’s outrageous. If “I think it’s unfair that stars get “It’s similar to hockey – as “A little bit ridiculous for a “That’s a ridiculous amount. you’re going to be given that so much money per show, where- long as the demand is there and scripted reality show.” I’m a starving student and I work much money, you should be giv- as those with standard jobs only people are watching I’m sure three jobs to pay for my tuition ing some to the less fortunate get an hourly rate.” there’s a reason for it.” – and those brats get drunk and – if I’m a student who attends fornicate – I could do a better job full-time and works part-time and of ﬁghting on television as my vo- does charity work, I’m sure they cabulary surpasses theirs.” could too.” The Chronicle November 3, 2009 31 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS A small picture book Live music transformed on to film every Thursday limited text delivers. Though the Yeahs on nearly every track. The By Erin Haag film’s underlying subtext may be costumes, regardless of their Mup- Chronicle staff lost on younger viewers, everyone pet-like appearance, mimic those can take something away from this illustrated in the book exactly stay- The ability to transform a pic- heartwarming tale. ing true to every feather, scale and at E.P. Taylor’s ture book containing only ten The story follows Max as he horn. sentences of written text into a tries to come to grips with his par- “Where the Wild Things Are” spirit. He is working towards re- full-length film is remarkable. To ent’s recent divorce and the feel- makes you remember that child- By Andrew Santos cording and producing his first have said film be the number one ings associated with that. Those like sense of wonder and inno- Chronicle Staff studio album. movie in the country on its open- feelings manifest themselves into cence we all had before growing Tamsynn-Lee has played in ing weekend is unbelievable. To the “wild things” each of whom up and losing it. For the entire Guess who’s coming to E.P. various roles with the Oshawa have audience members in tears possesses one of the very same 101-minute run-time you find Taylor’s? Little Theatre. She was one of over what can only be described feelings Max has to deal with. yourself staring up at the screen, If you enjoy acoustic soul the top 100 finalists in the sec- as glorified Muppets is nothing Jonze goes through the entire lost in the scenery, the music, the music, E.P. Taylor’s has just the ond season of Canadian Idol. short of wild. spectrum of human emotion forc- costumes, everything. You sympa- event for you. Singer and song- She is currently in the pro- “Where the Wild Things are” is ing the audience to take on Max’s thize with Max’s feelings of aban- writer Gibbran and Tamsynn- cess of recording her first demo a cinematic masterpiece adapted sense of wonder and adventure donment and confusion and you Lee will be performing live ev- CD. from the 1963 children’s book of and leaving them with an intro- may even find yourself shedding ery Thursday from 1-4 p.m at No admission or cover re- the same name. Director Spike spective look at their own lives by a tear for the wild things. So take E.P. Taylor’s on the first floor of quired. For more information, Jonze manages to take this child- the end of the movie. that journey deep inside yourself the Student Centre. visit www.gibbran.com and hood favourite and turn it into He utilizes a dreamy, haunt- to a place where things were sim- Gibbran is well-known for www.myspace.com/tamsynn- something much deeper and ing soundtrack featuring Karen pler, where your imagination can his love of music and freestyling lee. more meaningful than the books O. of indie group the Yeah Yeah run free, where the wild things are. Santa will be coming to town

By Cait Hoock Chronicle Staff

One jolly man is coming to town, and he’s bringing the list. On Nov. 21, Santa’s Parade of Lights will hit Oshawa streets at 6 p.m. An estimated 80 floats will leave the Oshawa Centre, travel along King Street, loop around to John Street and make their way back to the starting point. When the last float leaves, the first one comes back. And to get everyone in the Christmas spirit, carolers will be singing classic tunes before the parade starts. Without a staff of dedicated volunteers, Santa and his reindeer would be left stranded at the North Pole. “We’ve really been enjoying ourselves,” said volunteer Jodi Hewett. “We’re a working committee but we’re having fun.” As the chairperson of the committee, Hewett recruited a volunteer team and has been planning the parade since the summer. She said she’s made new friends and everyone is getting along great. But community involvement doesn’t stop there. High school students are helping out to get volunteer hours. This Saturday, the volunteer committee and students will meet at the Oshawa centre at 10 a.m. and form teams to go door-to-door and notify homeowners whose houses are on route of the parade. And after months of planning for the parade, Hewett and her team are hoping to make it the best year yet. 32 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 33 SPORTSDurham College-UOIT Chronicle Lords fall just short at national championship By Ryan Graham “Whatever we threw they hit,” Chronicle Staff said Dempster. St. Clair scored 15 runs on Dur- It was a tournament for the ham’s pitching as the Lords used ages with the Concordia Stingers four pitchers and could not find an coming out on top. answer for St. Clair’s bats. This year the national cham- In Friday’s action the OUA pionship was hosted by Durham champion Mustangs beat the College as the top teams in the Saints 9-0. Jordan Townshend of Katie Watts Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball the Mustangs went five strong in- Association came to Oshawa to nings, striking out six and allowing show their stuff. only two hits. The tournament was played “(Our) pitcher went five in- CCAA over the weekend of Oct. 23-25 at nings today, only gave up a couple Kinsmen Stadium and Kirky Field of hits. An overall combined ef- in Pickering. fort,” said head coach Mike Lum- names There were six teams in the ley of Western. tournament from all around Can- Ottawa also played on Friday ada: The ConcordiaStingers, Cape against Concordia and defeated Watts Breton Capers, Western Mustangs, them 8-1. Kevin Brunnet of the St. Clair Saints, Ottawa Gee Gee’s Gee Gee’s allowed one run and and your Durham Lords. was named the player of the game All The CIBA 2009 all-star team for Ottawa. member are catcher Matti Emery “The pitching was very strong. of the Gee Gee’s, first basemen We got a lead and played solid de- Canadian Robert Wakefield of the Mustangs, fence after,” said head coach Larry second basemen Nur Osman of Photo by Ryan Graham Belanger of Ottawa. the Lords, third basemen Serge The Gee Gee’s shut out the By Paul Rellinger Lafontaine of the Gee Gee’s, short- LORDS PITCHER GETS PLAYER OF THE GAME: Julian Stingers for the rest of the game af- Chronicle Staff stop Marco Masciotra of the Sting- Daligadu (pictured) went seven strong for the Lords. ter allowing the one run in the first. ers, outfielder Jon Thiebaud of the The Lords played the Atlantic Not only does Katie Watts Lords, outfielder Ashish Patel of The Lords could not come back ning run sending, the Lords to the conference champions and de- stand alone at the top of the the Saints, outfielder Josh Spoon- in the bottom of the ninth, and the semifinals. feated the Capers 19-11. The game Durham College all-time ey of the Capers and pitcher Julian Capers advanced to the final. The Stingers had their chances was delayed in the top of the sixth scoring career list, but now Tucker of Concordia. “We left 15 guys on base; they in the game but were doubled off inning due to rain and was eventu- she can also add an All-Cana- The CIBA pitcher of the year left eight. You gotta take advantage in a hit and run attempt. ally postponed. dian title to her resume. was Kenny Long from the Cape of your opportunities,” said head “Couple of situations where we The rest of the game was played At a banquet hosted in Breton. Concordia and Cape coach Sam Dempster. were very aggressive,” said head on Saturday morning. The Lords Toronto before the OCAA Breton were in the championship “I thought they played awe- coach Howie Schwartz of Con- put on a hitting display, scoring 19. championships where the game on Sunday with the Stingers some. We came a long way.” cordia. “It’s our style to play very Catcher Ethan Boston was named Lords claimed the silver bringing home the championship. Both pitchers had outstanding aggressive. We followed the game player of the game for the Lords. medal, Watts was recognized The score was 12-2 for Con- games. Julian Daligadu and Mitch plan well. We did what we were Ottawa, Cape Breton and Dur- nationally by the Canadian cordia. The Stingers took the long Campbell were named players of suppose to do.” ham were tied at 2-1 at the end of Colleges Athletics Associa- route to win the championship, as the game. Daligadu went seven “We didn’t convert the breaks, the round robin. Concordia, West- tion, as a CCAA All-Canadian they needed to win three games in strong innings, allowing one run and that’s the game of baseball.” ern and St. Clair were also tied all-star. a row to claim their first national on three hits. James Rowe of Durham with 1-2 records. Watts had an outstand- championship in school history. “We just tried to hang in there, pitched a complete game, allow- “The tournament was great. ing season that saw her cap- The final four teams in the tour- keep errors to a minimum, get ing one run and keeping Concor- The organizing committee here ture the OCAA’s top scoring nament were Durham, Concor- timely hits when we needed dia’s hitters off balance the entire did what I would have to say is the award for the second year in dia, Ottawa and Cape Breton. The them,” said head coach Geoff Ma- game. best job on the national champi- a row, scoring 18 goals in 11 Lords took on the Capers in the cLellan of Cape Breton. “He pitched a great game,” said onship tournament that I’ve seen,” games. Watts’ 1.64 goals per semifinals and lost 2-1 in nine in- In the second semi-final the Dempster. “He hasn’t pitched in a said President Terry Hierlihy of the game average help lead the nings. Stingers defeated the Gee Gee’s couple of weeks. He came out re- CIBA. Lady Lords to a 10-1-1 re- The Stingers exploded out of 4-3 and eliminated them from the ally strong. He did a heck of a job.” Hierlihy was a former coach cord this season, capturing the gate in the third inning, scoring tournament. The bases were load- Rowe was also named the in the CIBA with the Ottawa Gee the Central East region title. seven runs on Cape Breton putting ed in the bottom of the seventh player of the game for the Lords. Gee’s. Watts was also recognized as the game out of reach early. The with the game tied. A wild pitch The Lords also played the On- “Absolutely a fabulous tourna- an OCAA all-star. players of the game for each team by Ottawa sealed their fate as the tario champions St. Clair on Sat- ment put on by Durham College,” The past five seasons were Matt Langton of Concordia go-ahead run crossed the plate for urday in a rematch of the Ontario said Hierlihy “The level of play at have seen the OCAA scoring and Josh Spooney of Cape Breton. Concordia, who advanced to the Conference final and were defeat- this tournament was way way way champion wearing green and Jareth Vallier made a diving finals against Cape Breton. ed 15-6. The game changed in a up compared to the ones I saw 10 gold. Jane Cryderman won catch on a line drive in the top of In round robin action on Satur- big way in the fourth inning. After years ago. Pitching on the teams is in 2005, Brittany Micucci the first inning with two runners day Concordia lost to Durham 2-1 Brett Backman was taken out of stronger than it’s ever been. There in 2006, Katie Szeghalmi in on for Cape Breton to get out of in a last- inning come back. The the game Durham’s bullpen could were some ugly games but there 2007, and finally Katie Watts the inning and help out his pitcher. Stingers shut out the Lords for six not stop the bleeding in the fourth was mostly just awesome, great in both 2008 and 2009. Durham started the scoring innings but could not seal the deal. inning as the Saints scored 11. baseball played out here.” Along with Watts, Lords with one run in the bottom of the With the bases loaded, Osman “Pitching did well today,” said This was the fifth straight year teammate Kirsten Walker first. The Capers came back to tie was hit by a pitch, which scored head coach Jay Evans of St. Clair. that Durham has reached the na- was also named an OCAA the game in the top of the third the tying run. Thiebaud came up Are hitting, for some reason all of tional championship and eighth all-star, scoring nine goals in and took the lead in the top of the to bat next and was also hit by a a sudden came along, so we feel time in school history. 11 games this season. ninth. pitch, which brought in the win- great.” The Lords stellar defensive efforts this year, coupled with goalkeeper Morgan Kelly’s league leading eight shutouts, Ridgebacks get Brocked and loaded helped in securing the top defensive team in the Central Tomorrow they travel to St. fourth in the OUA Western Con- ie Mark Yetman, who has a 2.63 East region award. By Joshua Smart Catharines to face off against the ference, with a record of 4-2-0, and goals against average and a .920 Congratulations Katie and Chronicle Staff Badgers on their home turf, and will be a tough opponent. save percentage. Kirsten and the rest of the then on Saturday return home to Their leading scorer is Vince Brock has a home-and-home Lady Lords on a excellent This week UOIT’s men’s hockey face them at the Campus Ice Cen- Scott with six points. with Windsor on Oct. 31 and Nov. performance this season and club will have its’ hands full in two tre. The Ridgebacks may struggle 1 before playing UOIT later this best of luck next year. battles with the Brock Badgers. As of Oct. 29 Brock is ranked scoring goals against rookie goal- week. 34 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Ridgebacks on the rise By Joshua Smart penalty at the very end of the Chronicle Staff game, giving him a two league game suspension. After falling 5-4 on the road to Vatri had a breakaway in the York, UOIT’s men’s hockey team second period and got hooked up snatched their second win of the by the Warriors player, which he season against the Waterloo War- thought should have been a pen- riors on Oct. 24. The final score alty shot, or at the very least, a two- was 4-2, making the Ridgebacks minute hooking penalty. 2-5-0 in the first seven games of “I thought I had the guy beat but the season. then I got hooked down. I thought The first period was scoreless, it might be a penalty shot or some- but the second saw the Ridge- thing,” he said. “The officiating has backs hit the ice with a purpose been better, but what are you go- as they scored three consecutive ing to do? We won the game.” goals. The first two were scored by The coach was pleased with his sophomore Josh Vatri, who now team’s physical play, despite some leads the league in scoring with of the soft calls against his team. ten points. That’s three consecu- Leading the pack was Bagshaw. tive games where Vatri has earned “I think as a team we played two points. solid in our own end, and we capi- The third goal was scored by talized on our opportunities when Brent Varty, who also had a helper we had them,” he said. “I think I on the first goal. The lead was cut performed well tonight.” to two when Waterloo scored near UOIT goalie Jason Guy stopped the end of the second. 30 of 32 shots. Most of the action took place in “He was exceptional tonight,” the second period, which saw four Photo by Joshua Smart said Muylaert. goals and a flurry of what some The coach doesn’t want every- might call questionable penalties. PUCKING AROUND: Ridgeback forward Josh Vatri scored two goals in a 4-2 victory body to get too hyped up about the In the third, Ridgebacks cap- over the Waterloo Warriors on Oct. 24 at the Campus Ice Centre. win. tain Derrick Bagshaw netted his “It’s one game. You can’t get third goal and seventh point of “We played hard for 60 minutes tions. Jeremy Whelan accounted penalties. too high,” he said. “Tonight is just the season. Bagshaw was the third and killed great penalties,” said for 19 of those penalty minutes, “They get a 10 (minute penalty) one more win. We just have to go Ridgeback to earn two points on Ridgebacks head coach Marlin with a 10-minute misconduct and and nobody off the ice, and we get out and try not to stink in the next the night. Muylaert. “Tonight we made our a double-minor in the second pe- a double-minor,” said Muylaert. “I game.” Waterloo scored a late third pe- power-play count for us.” riod. Aaron Dileo, of Waterloo, also don’t know, I thought I knew the The next home game for the riod goal, but it wasn’t enough to The Ridgebacks had a total of received a 10-minute misconduct rules.” Ridgebacks is this Saturday prevent a Ridgeback victory. 35 penalty minutes, and 12 infrac- but wasn’t awarded any additional Whelan also received a match against the Brock Badgers. Taming a Grizzly After a successful run, By Nathaniel Smith scored 43 points off turnovers Chronicle Staff in the game. With the defensive pressure Lords fall short at finals Relying on defensive inten- increased, the Lords offence sity and an explosive offensive clicked as they exploded to a attack, the Durham Lords men’s 61-point second half, which By Paul Rellinger basketball team battled back propelled them to victory. Chronicle Staff from an early deficit to pull out Lords point guard Tyler Pelley an impressive 104-83 victory led the way with a game-high The final whistle has blown on over the Georgian Grizzlies, on 27 points, while forward Eric the Lords season, and the wom- Oct. 21, at Barrie. Smith shared the load, tallying en’s soccer team can hold their The Lords began the game 20 points and 10 rebounds in heads high after what has been an aggressively but found them- 25.12 minutes of action. outstanding season. selves trailing the Grizzlies 51- The Lords dominated the The Lady Lords will settle 43 at the end of the first half. Grizzlies on the glass registering for second best in Ontario, after Looking to make a change to 43 rebounds in the game, which a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the the scoreboard the Lords fo- allowed the Lords the opportu- Fanshawe Falcons at the OCAA cused on defensive pressure nity to score easy buckets in the championships in Vaughn on Oct. and forced the Grizzlies into paint and have second chance 22-24. several turnovers. The Lords opportunities. After Durham defeated the Humber Hawks 1-0 in the semifinals, the Lords advanced to the gold medal game against the Fal- Opportunity for kids cons to be shutout for only the second time this year. By Jessica Merrilees get the following benefits: Ridge- Falcons forward Alana Cornet Chronicle Staff backs/Lords Kids Club Member- scored the lone goal of the game ship Card, a birthday greeting in the early minutes of the game. Photo by Paul Rellinger Go Ridgebacks, go! That’s one from Hunter, the UOIT mascot, Fanshawe closed the door on the RED FLAG: The Lady Lords celebrate their win against of the many cheers you’ll hear in e-mail updates from Hunter, as Lords offence the rest of the game, the Humber Hawks in the semi-ﬁnals of the OCAA the stands from tons of little voic- well as a chance to meet the UOIT including the OCAA scoring championships held in Vaughn. es. athletes and get a few autographs. champion Katie Watts. The num- The Ridgebacks Kids Club is an Did we mention that the Ridge- ber one-ranked offence in Canada same recognition for Fanshawe. women’s soccer for Durham, mak- exhilarating experience and op- backs Kids Club is free to join? could do very little to get past a Durham Lords Daniela Calleri ing it their sixth in eight years. portunity for children to be a part This year should be an exciting Falcons defence that only surren- was selected for the champion- Congratulations on an out- of UOIT Athletics all year long. one and the teams look forward to dered 12 goals all season. ship all-star team. Calleri scored standing season and great finish, The club memberships are open seeing everyone at the games. The Alyssa Best’s outstanding de- the winning goal against Humber and another congrats to head to children 13 and under. With application form for the club can fensive play won her player of in the semifinals. coach Dave Staley, who captured help from mom or dad, register- be found at www.uoitridgebacks. the game honours for Durham The Lords’ silver medal is the an OCAA silver medal in his first ing online is easy and all members com. College, while Cornet earned the eighth overall medal in OCAA year of coaching. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 35 SPORTS NEWS Unified Lords rock Grizzlies Lords poised to be on top after impressive victory in Photo by Nathaniel Smith PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Erin Barrie Emery drives to the basket in practice.

By Nathaniel Smith Chronicle Staff

Looking to set the tone and as- sert themselves as one of the better teams in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, the Durham Lords women’s basketball team came out determined and aggressive notching a 69-48 victory over the Georgian Grizzlies, on Oct. 21, at Barrie. Determined to make an immediate splash in the game, the Lords attacked the Grizzlies and bested them in most facets of the game, en route to a 30-24 halftime lead. The Lords shot 28.9 per cent from the field in the first half, complet- ing 13 of 45 shots taken. The Lords maintained their focus and increased their inten- sity in the second half, registering a total of 39 points. The offensive outburst from the Lords threw the Grizzlies off balance and spoiled their opportunity to win their home opening game. The Lords had a balanced offensive attack in the game and crashed the boards relentlessly, tallying 55 rebounds. Lords guard Erin Emery scored a game-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while forward Allison Cain chipped in with 14 points and a game-high 18 rebounds. First-year player Kelsey Hare scored 11 points, and guard Laura Tomek tallied 10 points in the victory. Head coach Tim Baulk was impressed with his team’s performance against Georgian, and encouraged that his team can compete with all the top colleges in the league. “We were definitely good. We were definitely 20 points better than Georgian but every game is going to matter,” said Baulk. “I think we can win every single game we play in league. We have the potential to do that, but we have to play well, stay healthy, and we can’t take anyone lightly,” said Baulk. Baulk also believes his team can only get better with the completion of team unity activities and more practices as a whole. “We stayed over at Georgian for team bonding in a attempt to get to know each other as people, and that unity should translate on the floor,” said Baulk. 36 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 SPORTS NEWS UOIT soccer can’t solve DC By Kevin Hall team’s performance, saying it was staff as they try to develop a squad the winter. players who have never played Chronicle Staff a good learning experience for they are confident in. Vujanovic described the Lords together before,” he said. anew team. “We’re still crawling,” said Vu- as a very good team, and wants to “We have a talented 10, but we The UOIT men’s soccer team “Durham is a good team, and janovic. “That’s the growing pains continue playing good teams in need 20.” lost to the Durham Lords Oct. 27 we like playing good teams be- of a developing team. You have to order to see what his team is miss- Vujanovic went on to say that for the second time since their cause it makes us realize what we crawl before you walk.” ing, so that they can compete with he is forcing players to experi- inauguration earlier this year 1-0. need,” said Vujanovic. The team has lost six games to these teams in the future. ment in new positions and taking Despite losing, Vaso Vujanovic, The team is not playing as one go along with one win in exhibi- “I wouldn’t call it a problem, them out of their comfort zones as head coach of the Ridgebacks soc- yet, and this continues to be the tion games so far, and is waiting to but the biggest thing is having 26 a team strategy. cer team, was optimistic about his main concern of the coaching see if they will play again before Durham golf finishes strong Men’s volleyball falls short at Adidas Cup By Neil Coxworth her first collegiate season with The solid finish at the nation- Chronicle Staff an impressive seventh-place finals capped off an impressive sea- ish in the individual competition. son for the relatively young Dur- By Ryan Graham set scores of 23-25, 25-18, 25-20 The Durham Lords golf team Kraemer shot opening rounds of ham team. “We are very proud of Chronicle Staff and 25-18. wrapped up their season in style 81 and 79, but had a rough out- our student athletes,” said athlet- Teams in the tournament were at the Ambassador Golf Club ing on the final day, shooting an ic director Ken Babcock, adding, Durham College’s men’s volley- the host Lords, Niagara Knights, in Windsor on Oct. 13-16 for 86. The women’s individual title “it’s definitely something to build ball hosted the Adidas Cup over Seneca, Humber, Kings University, the PING CCAA Golf National went to Anne-Catherine Tan- on for next year”. the weekend Oct. 23-24 as the top Sheridan Bruins, Loyalist Lancers Championship hosted by St. guay of St. Lawrence College. Kraemer’s individual wins teams in Canada came to Oshawa. and the Mohawk Mountaineers. Clair College. Robbie Untinen was Dur- in the first two events were the Durham finished fourth in the The tournament all stars were The men’s team were at their ham’s top performer in the men’s highlights of the year, especially tournament. Jason Hernandez of the Sting, best in the final round, shooting individual competition, shooting since Durham hasn’t had an The Humber Hawks claimed Mitch Engelhardt of Kings Univer- a combined score of 303, after rounds of 82, 77 and 70. A total individual female golfer for the the Cup over King’s University sity, Joel Van Huizen of Kings, Der- shooting 316 and 309 in the first score of 229 put Untinen in 29th past two seasons. with a 3-1 win in the champion- ek Quinn of Humber, Paul Kemboi two rounds. A total score of 928 place overall. Chris Hargest of “For a freshman, that’s a pret- ship game. King’s travelled all the of Humber and Jamie Mayer of was good enough for 10th place, Niagara College shot blazing ty big deal,” said Babcock, com- way from Calgary, Alberta to play Durham. marking the second consecutive rounds of 73, followed by 70 in menting on Kraemer’s perfor- in the tournament. The set scores The tournament most valu- top 10 finish at the nationals for the final two rounds, giving him mance. in the final game were 25-17, 25- able player was Terrel Bramwell of Durham. The title went to Hum- the men’s individual title. Untin- Be sure to watch for Krae- 20, 23-25 and 25-21. Humber. ber College, who finished the en also had Durham’s low round, mer, and the rest of the Durham In the third-place game it was a In round robin action the Lords tournament with a score of 885. shooting a 70 in the final round Lords golf team, possibly with rematch of the Lords home open- defeated Niagara 3-1 and Sheri- Kayleigh Kraemer finished off of play. some new faces, next year. er, as they played the Seneca Sting. dan 3-0. Kings University defeated Seneca defeated Durham 3-1 with Durham 3-1. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 37 SPORTS NEWS And the silver goes to ... the league’s top hitter award. pitcher Janna Hagan could just Lords lose “I thought the season went very have easily won the award. well,” said head coach Jim Nemish, “Flip a coin for one, two. It could who admits losing in the finals was have gone to either one of them.” in finals a disappointment. “It was some With that said, the coach agrees uncharacteristic errors that cost she was deserving of the honours. us the game. It wasn’t our hitting, “She had a great year. She de- against the it wasn’t our pitching, it was just serves the award.” some very uncharacteristic errors In addition to Hagan, Nemish at the wrong time.” listed Erica Dewey, Shannon Fer- St. Clair As for the players who won guson and Bailey Corneal as play- awards, shortstop Erin Dewey is ers who had good years but didn’t now the OCAA all-time career- receive any awards. Saints batting leader with a .505 average. “Shannon Ferguson stepped it She was also named an all-star. up this year behind the plate. She By Brent Burry “She had another outstanding doesn’t get a lot of recognition but Chronicle Staff year. She’s a very competitive ath- she handles the pitching staff very lete. She comes to play every day,” well,” said Nemish. The Durham Lords women’s said Nemish. The obvious question now is fastball team won a silver medal Samantha Roelofsen, who was who’s coming back for next year, at the provincial championships, also named an all-star, moved and what will the team look like? won the regular season title, and from second base to left field this “As of right now, the consen- saw a bunch of players receive in- season, and finished first in every sus is everyone’s coming back dividual awards. major offensive category. but freshman Bailey (transferring With the silver medal, they have “She had a phenomenal year,” to university to major in commu- now won 27 medals at the OCAA he said. “Probably the biggest turn- nications).” Also not returning is championships, and 13 medals in around of any player I’ve ever had Laura Sterritt, who will be graduat- a row. moving to a different position. She ing. For the second year in a row, was far beyond expectations this As for the disappointing loss to Erin Dewey won the player of the year.” St. Clair in the finals, Nemish says, Photo by Brent Burry year award. Also winning awards Pitcher Kayla MacLean pitched “We put this behind us and bury were Kayla MacLean, who won a perfect game this year, and al- it in the vault out in centre field SWING AND A MISS: Durham Lords pitcher Kayla the pitcher of the year award, and though she won the pitcher of the some place and we just move on MacLean received pitcher of the year award. Samantha Roelofsen, who won year award, Nemish points out and start preparing for next year.” UFC delivers knockout punch to boxing

Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De By Kevin Hall La Hoya in May 2007 made $120 Chronicle Staff million in PPVs, while the most recent Mayweather and Marquez 8…9…10…and boxing is out for fight recorded $52 million. the count in the battle for the pay- Boston Pizza has been playing per-view (PPV) title. these events since its opening, and The evolution and expansion has had great success at bringing of the Ultimate Fighting Champi- in customers by featuring UFC onship (UFC) has started a war events. of ratings with boxing, one that is “We only play UFC,” said Jenn about as one-sided as a 5-round Smith, manager of the Boston Piz- bout between Jaleel White and za in Ajax. Kimbo Slice. E.P. Taylors hosts these events UFC has come a long way since whenever they are able to. They its start in 1993. UFC 1 had an recently showed UFC 104, which attendance record of 2,800 peo- was their third time hosting a UFC ple, whereas UFC 103 recorded event. 17,428. With current ticket prices “UFC is the fastest growing ranging from $100 to $3,000, that sport in the world, and our stu- is a very profitable gain. dents love it,” said Will Ellis, Stu- However, the expansion and dent Centre Manager. survival of organizations such as “UFC fights bring more this are heavily based on home people to the pub,” said Ellis, who and business consumers who buy explained that they use the UFC as these events on TV. another way for students to enjoy Boxing is being violently E.P. Taylor’s as a campus experi- shoved aside in the fight for pay- ence. per-view ratings. It’s no mystery that violence is On Sept. 19 UFC 103 and HBO hugely entertaining to people, but boxing were televised at relatively why choose one version over an- the same time. other? “Out of every 10 calls we got, “It (UFC) has more to offer,” seven were for UFC,” said Laura, said Mark Whelm, a construc- a residential sales consultant for tion worker for the Town of Ajax.

Rogers. “It’s (UFC) way better, be- Whelm has been watching the Photo by Kevin Hall cause it’s way rougher.” UFC for the last three years, and According to Kelsey Philpott, said he hasn’t missed an event in LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE: People gather at E.P. Taylor’s to watch UFC 104. columnist for mmapayout.com, that time. “It’s more bang for your the UFC is up 62 per cent in pay- buck.” any limb in the direction of your with my dad, but I like the UFC couple current boxers, but I know per-view revenue since last year. Boxing is mainly a series of opponent. more,” said Michael Euwes, a Uni- who’s fighting in the next few cards PPV revenues for boxing have punches, jabs and grabs, while The people demand violence, versity of Toronto student. “It’s a for UFC,” said Euwes when asked steadily gone down over the last the UFC has kicks, chokes, holds, and the more the merrier. more well-rounded fight. “ to name a few fighters in both box- two years; the fight event featuring elbows and pretty much flinging “I used to watch boxing a lot “I couldn’t name a more than a ing and UFC. 38 The Chronicle November 3, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Dancing with the stars Rowing it means to be a team player. season This tapper brings 12 years of Carly Hart formal dance training to the dance pack from The Toronto Dance In- dustry. finishes dances to Not only is Hart an experi- enced dancer, but she has also been teaching children how to tap the top of for the past two years. Despite her By Don Campbell many accomplishments, Hart says Chronicle Staff her favourite accomplishment came from teaching one of her The UOIT Ridgebacks men’s October nine-year-old students her very and women’s rowing team put in a By Ashley Smith first tap solo last year. strong performance at the Henley Chronicle Staff “It was my first time teaching,” Island course Oct. 26 in St. Catha- said Hart. “It felt really rewarding rines, earning points in a very When you think of the word to watch her improve over the year competitive regatta for the second dancer, it’s hard not to imagine a and see her confidence develop.” year in a row. person who embodies grace, pow- As a university student, Hart The Ridgebacks men’s heavy- er, dedication and passion. understands how important confi- weight eight competed in the On- Well, 19-year-old Scarborough, dence is, and she is delighted to be tario finals ensuring UOIT at least Ont. native, Carly Hart, is no ex- a member of the dance pack again earned points. The team finished ception to that prototype. this season. in the top six at the final, ensuring Hart is a second-year Concur- “It’s really nice to be part of a a top six place in the OUA. rent Education student at UOIT, group of really great people who Showing tremendous prom- majoring in Biology with a minor all share the same passion,” said ise at the competition were the in Math, and has been selected as Hart. “It’s exciting to go to univer- Ridgebacks novice and junior var- the UOIT Ridgebacks Dance Pack sity, and being able to continue sity crews. The junior varsity four MVP of the Month for October. dancing makes it even better.” finished a strong fifth, while the The MVP of the Month pro- Hart is honoured and very ex- novice men’s 8+ finished mid-pack gram is designed so each month cited to be chosen as MVP, and only 30 seconds out of first place a different choreographer can looks forward to the upcoming during the developmental regatta award an exceptional athlete who season with the dance pack. Oct. 26. The developmental regatta and they feel has demonstrated com- “It means a great deal to me Photo by Ashley Smith mitment to practices, works hard to be recognized out of such an OUA Championships held in St. in class, strives to be the best they amazing group of dancers,” said Catharines mark the end of the The BEST OF THE BUNCH: Carly Hart named UOIT regatta season for the Ridgebacks, can be, is a positive role model in Hart. “It also shows me if you have Ridgebacks dance pack MVP for the month of October. the Durham College and UOIT a positive attitude and always give who now look forward to a season community and personifies what 100 per cent, you will be success- of training in preparation for next ful.” season. The Chronicle November 3, 2009 39 SPORTS NEWS Lords Ridgebacks

Standings & Stats MEN’S HOCKEY OCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Team GP W L PTS. 1.) Lakehead 6 5 1 11 Team GP W L PTS 2.) Laurier 6 5 1 11 1.) Fleming P 2 2 0 4 3.) Waterloo 6 4 2 9 2.) Centennial 3 1 2 2 4.) Brock 6 4 2 8 3.) George Brown 2 1 1 2 5.) Western 5 3 2 6 4.) Durham Lords 1 1 0 2 6.) York 6 2 4 5 7.) UOIT 7 2 5 4 HOCKEY STATS Name Team G A PTS. B-BALL STATS 1.) Josh Vatri UOIT 6 4 10 2.) Victor Anilane Lakehead 4 6 10 Name Team PPG Rebs. 3.) Matt Lahey Nipissing 3 7 10 1.) Tyler Pelley Durham 27 7 4.) Tyler Harrison York 1 9 10 2.) Jovain Wilson Fleming P 22 27 5.) Jean-Michel Rizk Laurier 5 4 9 3.) Jp Amaral Georgian 21 2 6.) Nathan Hewit Nipissing 4 5 9 4.) Tony Duran Fleming P 21 5 7.) Alexandre Demers UQTR 5 3 8

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