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FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 HUMBERETC.COM VOLUME 55, ISSUE 7 Former VP Joscon wins IGNITE presidential seat Neha Lobana LIFE EDITOR

IGNITE revealed the results for President, Vice President and Board of Directors Friday afternoon at a press conference held at IGNITE’s building (the K building) at Lake- shore campus. Maja Jocson was elected as the new President of IGNITE, beating her nearest opponent, Lance Constantine with 2,352 votes in comparison to Constantine who came in with a total of 1,973. Jocson won by 379 votes. “I feel great. I’m just very grateful for everyone who voted for me be- cause this whole campaign season, I was going through a lot of things, especially with school, I’m trying to graduate this year. It’s difficult being a full-time student and do every- thing I’ve been trying to do along with campaigning. Since I’m VP, I’m not going to drop everything just because I was running,” said Jocson. Jocson said that despite her lack of campaigning compared to her op- ponents, students could see the im- provements she has made to IGNITE throughout her term as Vice President. “I don’t think I campaigned that NEHA LOBANA much so I was worried but students VP North Stokely Lindo, President Maja Jocson, VP Lakeshore Allisa Lim and VP -Humber John Kokkoros are the 2017-2018 IGNITE executive team. saw the entire year, it’s not just a campaign season. They really saw Samuel Mitchell, Sara McCormick dor Gagea for Board of Directors. 13 to 17 and had a total of 7,059 votes previous years, IGNITE said that it what I’ve been doing since Septem- and Venessa Ramlogan as Board of Guelph-Humber will have John compared to 7,004 last year. A total represents a “slight decrease” in voter ber. I’m really happy,” she said. Directors. Whereas for Lakeshore Kokkoros as their Vice President of 23% of students turned out this percentage due to an increase in the North Campus’ executive team campus, Allisa Lim will serve as along Allyson Sander and Michael year to participate in the electoral number of eligible voters. will consist of Stokely Lindo as Vice President and Graham Bude- Hillocks for Board of Directors. voting process. While the total num- Vice President and Navdeep Singh, geon, Nicholas Davenport and Tu- The voting week ran from March ber of voters is higher compared to Humber teacher arrested on child porn charges Elisabetta Bianchini, Brandon Choghri Shaunte Sterling, third year print and journal- only take place if there were a strong reason and Ieva Lucs ism student said. “It’s a great program and we for it in the first place. NEWS REPORTERS don’t want it to be over-shone by a situation “In cases like this police have to have rea- with a professor.” sonable grounds to believe there has been A professor has been re- Humber College released a statement Tues- criminal activity. They would have access to leased on bail after police arrested him Mon- day indicating that Dennis is not currently some solid evidence,” said MacAlister. day on charges related to child pornography. teaching at the school. The last few months have been tumultuous Gregory William Dennis, 59, has been “We are deeply disturbed by the situation,” ones for Humber, with an outbreak of Norovi- charged with two counts of possession, as well as the statement said. “While the individual is a rus at the North campus in January, and fears access to and distribution of child pornography. contract instructor, we have taken the neces- about food safety after a video went viral that According to Toronto Police, the alias associated sary steps to ensure that he will not be teach- seemed to show a cockroach in the school with the online material was “Williegeedee.” ing at the college while the matter is being cafeteria. This is another unexpected twist for The part-time journalism and public rela- investigated.” students to weather. tions teacher was well respected at Humber Dennis was unable to comment as the “It is sad, and it’s why I haven’t told my mom College. Students at the school say they are matter is before the courts. No aspect of the yet,” Sanzana Syed, second year journalism saddened and shocked, and express concern charges has any connection with his duties at student at Humber said. “It’s been an eventful about their former instructor’s alleged actions. Humber College. year for journalists at Humber College. I think LINKEDIN “He was one of my favorite teachers and I Prof. David MacAlister, director of the a lot of parents who know probably have ma- Gregory William Dennis respected him,” Brett McGarry, second year School of Criminology at Simon Fraser Uni- jor concerns for their kids now.” journalism student at Humber College said. versity in Burnaby, B.C., said even though the “This is pretty alarming to us in the jour- lege School of Media Studies and Information “When the news broke, I was filled with dis- police have laid charges, there is still a charge nalism newsroom and we just have to see how Technology, Dennis taught several journalism belief and anger and sadness.” review by the crown attorney. This is an assess- it goes,” Krystal Mohan, a third year journal- and public relations courses since 2015. He “It’s shocking information to hear, to go ment to see if the case will move forward or not. ism student said. was also a longtime employee of Global TV. to the school and have him as my professor,” According to MacAlister, the arrest would A contract instructor with the Humber Col- He is due back in court on April 25. 2 – News Humber Et Cetera March 17, 2017

Holocaust survivor speaks at Jewish Club meeting Joint Ryerson- Esther Klein LIFE REPORTER campus planned Humber’s recently-formed Jewish for Club opened its North campus door on Monday to Gershon Willinger, a Holocaust survivor, to relate his ex- periences to students. Helena Shlapak Many of the 20-plus students HUMBER NEWS in the group come from Holo- caust-surviving grandparents them- is looking to selves, and Willinger provided them build a new campus in Bramp- a different angle and perspective of ton, in partnership with Sheri- the Second World War, when some dan College, and sharply reduc- six million Jews were systematically ing long commutes for students murdered by the Nazis. living in the area. “My whole life was affected by the The plan came into motion Holocaust,” said Willinger. after the government Although Willinger, currently 75 offered $180 million in funding years old, was only three when the to any school looking to estab- war broke out, he has vivid memo- lish a post-secondary campus in ries of the time and a post-war life ESTHER KLEIN Brampton or Milton. that was changed entirely. Gershon Willinger (centre), a 75-year-old Holocaust survivor from Czechoslovakia, spoke of his experiences “Our respective strengths in After the war broke out, Will- during the Second World War at newly formed Humber Jewish Club meeting on Monday. creativity and innovation, pro- inger’s parents parted ways with fessionally-focused programs, him and placed him in a home for was placed in intensive psychiat- “I have a beautiful wife, three versity of Guelph-Humber said, “his and linkages to business and children in Czechoslovakia. ric care. It was believed that he had children and seven grandchildren. story is incredible and I learned a lot community made the Ryerson “A parent should never leave their something extensively wrong with My life is wonderful,” said Willinger. from hearing his experience.” and Sheridan partnership natu- child, but they did this for my safety him and needed to be ‘fixed’. “I love my life and everything that Anteby who is interested in social ral and synergistic,” said Susan and to get me one step closer to sur- “And here I am with a Masters in came with it.” work, ended up chatting with Will- Atkinson, manager of commu- vival,” said Willinger. social work,” Willinger said with a Students in the club commented inger briefly about career and how nications and media relations When the war finally came to an chuckle. after the meeting. he got to where he did. at Sheridan College, based in end, Willinger was placed in foster Willinger never met his parents and “That was an incredible story, The Jewish Club is the first of its Oakville. homes. With minimal care avail- found out years later that he has a sister and Gershon is an incredible hu- kind at Humber College. The group In a press release, Jennifer able to him, he only became toilet who has been living with his aunt in the man being,” said Shaya Kutnowski, meets once a week on Monday af- Grass, assistant vice-president of trained at the age of eight. He would United States. Raised in different life- a Humber student in the Plumbing ternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at KX university relations for Ryerson often scream in his sleep, and did styles, they remain civil but never could Techniques program. “It is amazing 206 and gatherings feature speakers, said, “Ryerson has submitted an not how to perform ‘basic’ acts. find that deeper connection. However, how someone can be so positive af- lounging, and kosher snacks. expression of interest for an ed- “I was a troubled child, and I was they vowed that their children should ter what he has been through. He is ucational and innovation hub as also called ‘retarded’,” said Willinger. be friends and learn to value the im- definitely someone to learn from.” ESTHER KLEIN IS ONE OF THE CO- part of a provincial request for With Willinger’s lack of skills, he portance of family. Natalie Anteby, a student at Uni- FOUNDERS FOR THE JEWISH CLUB. proposals. Ryerson will partner with Sheridan, if the proposal is accepted by the province. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities best when concluded safely next step is for Ryerson to cre- ate a more detailed proposal to Jefferson Marshall be prepared for government re- HUMBER NEWS view.” While there’s still not much From Toronto to Dublin, the color detail on the partnership, Sher- green will be proudly sported and idan officials say the college is drinks will be flowing throughout enthused for the opportunity as the day as St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. Ryerson is a good fit while being While more than four-million the only school willing to throw are of Irish descent, the its hat in the ring. holiday will be celebrated by people It is felt that the partnership of all national backgrounds. could help bring businesses to “I’m going to Queens (Univer- Brampton and create invest- sity) to party with my high school ments as Ryerson has the largest friends tonight,” said Josh Daley a undergraduate business school business administration student at in the country. With Ryerson’s the Humber. resources, the relevant program “I haven’t seen these guys in a streams could help get start-ups while so it’s going to be a good night.” off the ground and keep busi- According to a study by online nesses in Brampton. financial publication Wallethub, “Ryerson will provide in- around the globe about 13-mil- creased learning opportunities lion pints of Guinness stout will be SHAUNTE STERLING for students to pursue their stud- gulped down today. Some Humber Natasha Cantera, fourth year Media Studies student, pours green beer in celebration for St. Patrick’s Day. ies with two premier post-sec- College students are not looking to ondary institutions in ,” contribute to that statistic as they iday meant for fun, it can be dangerous in a short period of time. The conse- festivities to stay safe and when it said Atkinson. “The partner- already have their drinking rotation when irresponsible choices are made. quences include dizziness, vomiting, comes to a ride home, plan ahead. ship will also allow Peel Region’s planned out. “Young adults are usually the ones and defects the central nervous sys- “In our business, we see the impact community and businesses to “I’m going to stay away from beer who tend to drink too much,” said tem which causes memory loss. and consequences of impaired driv- leverage our collective strengths because it limits how much liquor I Toronto Emergency Medical Ser- “Always stay with a friend and ing all too often,” said Allstate Canada to help propel economic growth can drink later on,” said Sam Sulli- vices representative Adam Thurston. pace yourself,” said Thurston President and Chief Executive Officer and address the need for creativ- van a Sustainable Energy and Build- “There’s a lot of parties that in- “Drink water throughout the night Ryan Michel in a press release. ity and innovation.” ing Technology student at Humber. volve binge drinking, so in turn they and don’t even think of driving.” “Together with MADD Canada, This will be the third universi- “I’ll probably stick with rum and will become too inebriated.” Impaired driving is also a con- we encourage Canadians to make ty to partner with Sheridan after Coke during the night and maybe Binge drinking is the act of in- cern for days like this. MADD Can- the ride home a sober one. There are and York some shots here and there.” tentionally becoming intoxicated by ada and Allstate both advised peo- plenty of options available. Driving University. Despite St. Patrick’s Day being a hol- consuming a large amount of alcohol ple who are partaking in tonight’s impaired is never worth the risk.” March 17, 2016 Humber Et Cetera News – 3 International Women’s Day march draws thousands Sarah Watson a group of people who want nothing NEWS REPORTER more but equality for so many others.” Arsenault’s reasons for attend- Toronto’s annual International ing may have been echoed amongst Women’s Day march last Saturday other attendees, but the bright signs gathered almost 11,000 people de- and placards showcased a whole ar- spite the cold. ray of diverse issues. The march began at King’s Col- There were messages ranging lege on the University of Toronto from funny feminist pop culture campus, travelled north to and then references, to demanding access to along Bloor Street West, and then childcare and fair wages, to calling down Yonge Street to Ryerson Uni- out Islamophobia and white su- versity near Dundas Avenue. premacy, to #blacklivesmatter and Started in 1978, the Toronto #translivesmatter. march occurs annually. It usually Some signs were masterpieces averages 3,000 to 6,000 participants, of arts and crafts like the six papi- according to Andrea Calver, one er maché Trump effigies, or cutesy of the organizers of International flowers glued to signs saying “Love Women’s Day Toronto. One Another.” Others were Sharpie Calver credits the event’s popu- scrawled on Bristol board, like the larity to “the times that we’re in.” one that read, “Where’s my girl- and activists, there were also spoken “We all know there’s a huge dick hat?”, meant as a trans-inclu- word poetry and traditional Indian amount of anxiety out there. There’s sive criticism to the pink pussy hats dancing. American Sign Language in- so much racism, anti-Muslim senti- and “Pussy Power” signs a number terpreters were on hand to translate. ment, anti-black racism, and it’s not of people were sporting. Viktoria Belle, co-founder of the just south of the border. It’s here in Along with specific issues, there Sexual Assault Action Coalition, gave Canada too,” said Calver. was a variety of organizations as a strongly worded speech on sexual “I think most people are appalled well, both international and local. assault and violence against women. by that. And want to stand squarely Calver said this is what makes the “There is a war against our bodies against it, and are looking for op- march a unique event. While most and our choices. A war waged by pa- portunities to come out and say that marches and protests are about a spe- triarchal oppression, injustice, inequity, is not their vision of Canada, that’s cific issue, at International Women’s racism and hate,” said Belle at the rally. not how they feel.” Day, people get to bring their own. “The first time I was sexually as- Monique Arsenault, who works “The power is that we’re all doing saulted I didn’t even know that I was as a production assistant in Toron- it together,” said Calver, “I’ve heard sexually assaulted,” said Belle, “But the to, was one of the newcomers at the people say, ‘I don’t get what this is all last time I did. And I fought back. Be- event. Saturday was the first time she about,’ and that’s because it’s actually cause I could. Because I was support- PHOTOS BY SARAH WATSON had been to a march, but she came about everything.” ed. Because my community stood be- prepared with a sign that said, “Strong The procession followed a banner hind me. Because I am loved. Because Each year the International ful that Toronto is one of the few cit- Women Scare Weak Men”. that read “IWD 2017 - Unity is Power my sisters lifted me up.” Women’s Day Toronto committee ies in North America that still has an It’s about, “minimizing the stereo- - Stop the Hate,” while chanting pro- Catherine Brooks, an Anishi- works out a theme that coincides International Women’s Day March types that women face on a daily basis, test classics like Who’s Streets? Our naabe elder, spoke of stereotypes with the speakers they invite. every year, and that people continue that most men are completely unaware Streets!, and shouts of “No hate! No and challenges facing indigenous “This year’s theme in a real nut- to come out by the thousands. of, like the stigma of being labelled a Fear! Refugees are welcome here!” women in Canada, as well as the im- shell was No to Hate, no to Islam- “We still have a lot more marches bitch when you’re simply being asser- Prior to the march, a rally took portance of respecting others. ophobia, no to sexual assault and yes and rallies ahead of us,” said Arsenault. tive or labelled a whore because of a place at an auditorium at the Uni- When she explained how the to good jobs,” said Calver. “Islam- Though Arsenault said there is small flirtation,” said Arsenault. versity of Toronto where speakers RCMP would imprison indigenous ophobia and sexual assault are issues work to be done, she’s inspired by “Then there is the wage gap, vio- addressed a full house. People filled people for their spiritual practices, that have been huge over the past the community. lence against women, and spreading whatever space they could find, the crowd yelled, “Shame!” year in our city, and the struggle for “It’s clearly an issue that many the word on pro-equality organiza- sitting in the aisle, standing at the “We’ve got to change this world good jobs remains one of the biggest people in the city are concerned tions like HeForShe that need more back, and spilling out into the over- and the only way we can change it gaps for women to be able to provide about and are willing to take the attention. It was also great to experi- crowded hallway. is by changing people’s minds and for themselves and their families.” time to come together for each oth- ence being a part of a movement with Along with speeches from advocates actions,” Brooks told the crowd. Calver said she is proud and grate- er. It’s encouraging to see.” More Canadians moving towards vegetarian, vegan diets Meaghan Wray fish and other animal products like a Monday, would put a good dent in no meat or fish) wasn’t easy for her, Dan Hooley, a University of Toron- LIFE REPORTER cheese and milk. She gave up other greenhouse gas emissions.” however, and she acknowledges that to PhD student of philosophy, with a animal proteins simply because the For Julia Marcuzzi, a Toron- the transition can take longer for focus on ethics and political philos- In a 2015 poll commissioned by the texture and taste didn’t appeal to her. to-based holistic nutritionist, the some. When she worked at a bar in ophy. His dissertation explores the Vancouver Humane Society, nearly But Pelliccia allows that if people environmental effects played a part Sydney, late night cheese pizza hap- political status of animals, and their 12 million Canadians are vegetarian can strike a balance between ani- of the role in her eventual transition pened more often than not. place in legal and political institutions. or are eating less meat. Cutting out mal-based and vegetarian eating, that to a vegan lifestyle. “I didn’t become the perfect veg- “For the most part, when we meat has apparently become easier is enough to make a difference both When Marcuzzi was living in an overnight… The important thing think about political and our legal than ever, with the influx of vegetar- environmentally and personally. Sydney, Australia, the idea of study- was, I was conscious of my food de- and political institutions, we don’t ian substitutes and restaurants. “You can be a really unhealthy ing nutrition came to her. After be- cisions for the first time in my life,” think of this as a landscape that in- Maria Pelliccia, a professor in vegetarian and you can also be a real- ginning her nutrition journey down she said. “I never forced a food item, cludes other animals,” he said. Hospitality, Recreation, and Tour- ly healthy meat eater,” she said. “Most under, she moved back to Toronto like cheese, out of my diet. I tried The assumption is that Canada, ism at Humber College, people that are not eating meat are and began studying at the Canadian my best to be gentle and kind with as a state, only has human mem- Pelliccia teaches nutrition, eat- generally also eating less saturated fat School of Natural Nutrition. myself through the process.” bers. Hooley believes it is morally ing behaviour, and the prevention of and less trans fat. The main sources “I became vegetarian for the health Marcuzzi said she encourag- unjustifiable that non-human ani- chronic diseases. She notes that in a of saturated fat are animal products.” benefits. I had learned that removing es anyone with a curiosity to try a mals that live in our state aren’t con- culinary class, Humber students are Even just incorporating a meat- meat from your diet is linked with a re- plant-based diet. sidered members of our society and challenged to take a recipe and replace less day one day a week is enough to duction in just about every chronic dis- “We are so much more than the our political communities. the meat with vegan products to total- make an impact, Pelliccia said. ease,” she said. “It’s a strange and won- foods we eat. We are complex and “One of the things that has struck ly “veganize” a traditional meal. “A quarter of the greenhouse gas derful thing when you remove animal wonderful beings,” she said. “With me is the way many humans have While veganism excluded eggs emissions come from agriculture and flesh from your system… I saw them as that said, I believe people care deeply come to view companion animals and dairy as well as meat, fowl and livestock and the majority of that is living beings for the first time.” about our planet. We care about one as members of their family, despite fish, Pelliccia personally follows a from beef,” she said. “Even just incor- The shift to a fully vegan approach another, and we care about the sweet holding very different views for oth- pescatarian diet, meaning she eats porating meatless one day a week, on (without dairy or eggs, as well as animals who live on this earth us.” er animals,” he said. 4 – News Humber Et Cetera March 17, 2017 Canadian wine an economic powerhouse Elisabetta Bianchini an increasingly significant contrib- NEWS REPORTER utor to our national economy,” Dan Paszkowski, CVA president and The Canadian wine and grape in- CEO said. “Our 671 wineries, large- dustry has contributed $9 billion to ly small, family-owned businesses, the Canadian economy. create jobs, pay significant taxes, According to a study commis- and boost regional, provincial and sioned by the All-Party Parliamen- national economies alike.” tary Canadian Wine Caucus and The study results also show that the Canadian Vintner Association Ontario has generated the most (CVA), the report titled Canada’s economic impact at $4.4 billion, fol- Wine Economy – Ripe Robust Re- lowed by British Columbia with $2.8 markable found that the industry’s billion and Quebec at $1.1 billion. economic impact increased by 33 According to the Liquor Control per cent from 2011 to 2015. Board of Ontario’s three-year strate- “The wine and grape industry is a gic plan, released in January 2016, a Canadian success story,” Vance Bad- key objective is to increase sales of awey, Niagara Centre and Co-chair local products and help sustain the of the Parliamentary Wine Caucus local wine industry. said in a statement. LCBO spokeswoman Christine The study also shows that the wine Bujold said that the LCBO has a and grape industry is responsible for long history with local beverage over 37,000 jobs in the country. producers. “Not only does the sector employ The LCBO’s strategic plan states that over 37,000 Canadians, but the di- sales of Ontario wines total $456 mil- versity of the jobs created from this lion in fiscal 2015-2016, an eight per industry is remarkable,” Badawey cent increase from the previous year. said. “Ranging from tourism and “Increasing interest in wine in retail, to marketing, laboratory re- Ontario almost directly follows the search, and farming, this sector wel- growth of our own industry,” Pol- comes Canadians from a range of lock said. “The LCBO has been a backgrounds and talents.” great progenitor of Ontario wines, “I think people want to learn more that’s the first thing you see when about wine,” said James Pollock, you walk into an LCBO.” sommelier and wine educator at var- According to the LCBO’s 2015- ious academic institutions, including 2016 annual report, revenue totaled the Humber College School of Hos- $5.57 billion. pitality, Recreation & Tourism. “I would like to commend the Ca- He continued, “there certain- ELISABETTA BIANCHINI nadian wine industry on demonstrat- ly is increased enrollments in both Canadian wine and grape industry contributes $9 billion to economy, supports 37,000 jobs. ing such positive economic growth, the realm of continued education, significant in many of Canada’s wine people who just want to learn a lit- wine business in Ontario. Whether consumption across the country The study confirms that for every growing regions,” Dan Albas, Central tle bit about wine, but there is also it’s at a winery, working in marketing, continues to grow but Canadian dollar spent on Canadian wine sold Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP increased interest in working as a working in restaurants, it’s touching a wine sales currently only represent domestically, $3.42 in gross profit is and co-chair of the Parliamentary wine professional, either at the level lot of different industries,” 30 per cent of total wine sales across generated across Canada. Wine Caucus said. of a sommelier or in the realm of the According to the report, wine the country. “The Canadian wine industry is Musical duo Jess and Tay harmonize creative goals Junisha Dama duo,” said Bower. ARTS REPORTER As the song already won them a top seven position at another festi- College roommates and female val, they felt it was the right one to country music duo Jess and Tay put forward for a prestigious show- were among some 2,000 musical ap- case like a CBC Radio project. The plicants who entered this year’s CBC tune about empowerment and re- Radio Searchlight competition. fusing to be weak emerged from Public voting has now reduced hardships Bower was facing in her the list to 25 finalists, yet while the personal life. two Humber students in the Bache- The pair love it because, “it show- lor of Music program may no longer cases our style well. It is somewhat be in the running, they’ve still man- pop-country and it is about personal aged to leave an imprint. experiences. That’s exactly what we Jessie Bower and Taylor Adams want our music to be,” said Adams. began their journey by simply singing Drawing on lyrics that are mean- together in their home. While opting ingful and relatable, music by the for music as a career was an obvious young duo - who aim to be sing- choice for both, their genre of music is er-songwriters - is an obvious fit for what brought them together. those looking for heartfelt country “It was an easy decision. We start- music. They plan to keep creating ed singing in our room together. more music and collaborating with Our sound harmonizes together… other musicians at Humber, along It just feels right,” said Bower. COURTESY JESS AND TAY with making more videos for songs Performing as soloists, the two be- Jess and Tay -- Humber students Jessie Bower and Taylor Adams -- entered CBC Radio’s Searchlight. they’ve already composed. came fast friends and came together “We are excited about a collab- a year ago to perform for the popular decided to continue writing, singing Cry”. They credit Bower’s father for asked if I wanted to do it this year oration with a DJ, a fellow student Boots and Hearts Emerging Artists and performing together. the inspiration. as well. That’s when I told him about at Humber, to get different sounds,” Festival in Oro-Medonte, north of For CBC Searchlight, the duo “I had previously entered the Tay and how we were collaborat- said Adams. Barrie. After the collaboration, they submitted the song, “Never See Me competition as a solo artist. My dad ing. So we ended up entering in as a March 17, 2016 Humber Et Cetera News – 5 Hawks women at rugby sevens national contest in BC

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The Humber women’s Rugby sevens team has left the city to embark on their hopeful journey to bring home a medal in the National Sevens Universi- ty Championships in British Columbia. Dominating their opponents during the regular season, the women’s team was crowned OCAA champions after a shutout win against Connestoga College with a final score of 50-0. The sport is a variant on rugby featuring seven players playing two seven minute halves rather than 15 players with 40 minute halves. Hoping for victory at the BC tourna- ment, Christina Branch, captain of the team said she is nervous because they drew a tough first round robin. “It’s our first game against a team (University of Saskatchewan) we hav- en’t previously played against, but I’m also quite confident because I believe we have a strong team,” said Branch. The Hawks will also be facing OUA champions Guelph University. BRITNEI BILHETE The first match will begin shortly af- Last year’s Mohawk women’s Rugby sevens team (in orange) in action. Variant on rugby features seven players a side, rather than the usual 15. ter 1 p.m. Eastern time, which gives the Hawks a full day to prepare. De- had a full season to prepare. Branch competed last year with isn’t something that will intimidate debut last year as a Guelph Gryphon. spite having their flight pushed back “Honestly, I think we have im- the Hawks and said as a team play- them, Essue said. “It was just a lucky game for me. three hours Branch said she is ready proved so much. Our first time play- ing sevens for the first time, they “We may be considered the un- My teammates were there for me and for the two-day tournament. ing sevens as a team was last year at weren’t at their best. Dale Essue, derdogs, but I know we have proven set me up to look good for the scouts,” “Our day today is all about prep- this tournament and there were a lot head coach says he’s been preparing ourselves in the past against most of said Jada. She was approached after ping for the tournament, we have a of fifteens players on the team last for the tournament all season. these teams. If we have the title as un- the tournament and offered a posi- video session today and then prac- year, but it was a good experience “The team has really grown and derdogs, we have nothing to lose and tion to train with the national team, tice,” said Branch. for them and I believe the transition come together nicely. They have everything to gain. At the end of the which is now her home. Humber is the only college that for them has gone really well and played a really nice brand of rugby day everyone is playing rugby, it will “It’s crazy how fast everything gets invited to The National Sevens will further continue while we com- all season. I believe they are ready come down to which teams make the changed. I am grateful for the op- University Championships. It is the pete here,” said Branch. for this tournament. It’s not going to least amount of mistakes,” he said. portunity and never take a day for seventh year in a row the tournament Rugby sevens, a new program be easy but I know they are excited The tournament is known for its advantage because the competition is taking place with 12 teams com- that began in the fall for the Hawks to battle it out. These girls love com- potential for bigger opportunities as continues to grow in Canada for the peting for the medal. It’s not the is a faster, more versatile style of peting against the best,” said Essue. Canadian scouts evaluate players for sport of rugby,” Jada said. first time Humber has been present, play, compared to the traditional Being the only college compet- their potential. Emmanuela Jada, a The tournament starts today in but it is the first time that they have game involving 15 players. ing this year against all universities, winger for the national team made her Langford, British Columbia. Network Nights gathers fashion, cosmetics, photography in collaborative community

Alanna Fairey an effort to do more with the photo LIFE REPORTER shoots in terms of set design. Arianna Poppat, editor-in-chief In an effort to connect, collaborate and of Humber’s fashion magazine In- create friendly competition, Humber’s fuse, is one of the Fashion Arts stu- Fashion Arts program is bringing dents who presented her concept. Fashion, Photography and Cosmetic She says that the Network Nights students together for Network Nights helped shape her confidence. throughout the month of March. “I was so shy in my first semester Network Nights, established three and I didn’t talk to anyone,” Poppat years ago, begins with fashion stu- said. “Now I am so open, I can pres- dents presenting window concepts ent concepts and talk to anyone.” that they have been building over the From Poppat’s own experiences, past few months to Photography and she says that the students from the Cosmetics students. Based on their three different programs will benefit attraction to specific themes and from the real world experience Net- concepts, the Photography and Cos- work Nights provides for them. metic students will form groups with “With group projects I am hesitant, Fashion students. but now I think, ‘I can work well in “It developed because I am always Network Nights’ and it gives me expe- looking for imagery to put in our rience to work in groups,” Poppat said. massive window display down at the “Everything is groups in the real Lakeshore campus,” said Kimberly ALANNA FAIREY world, whether I like the person or Rich, professor and Window Display Humber Fashion students participate in Network Nights for a chance to win $1000 to realize project ideas. not and that’s what Network Nights Installation coordinator in Humber’s has taught me.” Fashion Arts program. that happen,” she said. “These fields interact so much could get everyone in one room and The groups of students will show- “To get a decent image I have to Rich said the inspiration for cre- in the business community that it brainstorm concepts.” case their work on Mar. 23 where a get students from Cosmetics, Pho- ating Network Nights was the lack seemed silly that we didn’t have a Rich is hoping to eventually ex- panel of judges will determine the tography and Fashion all working of interaction between programs in place that we could meet in person,” pand Network Nights to Interior winning group, which is awarded together as a creative team to make the college. Rich said. “This was a way that we and Graphic Design students, in $1000 to finance their photo shoot. 6 – MISC Humber Et Cetera March 17, 2017

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EDITORIAL Big companies should cover mental health Humber Et Cetera n ancient Egyptian, Greek, Ro- Herein lies the question: after patients to vomit, empty out their len Poe, the famous poet, battled man and Indian writing, mental all the work that has been done to bladder and supposedly lead them depression and Vincent van Gogh, a serves to inform the illnesses were treated as a super- surrounding mental illness, why is a to a tranquillized state. leading 19th century painter, is widely Humber community Inatural phenomenon where it was large corporation such as RBC more Since then, the perspective and believed to have suffered bipolar dis- and give its readers believed a form of punishment from supportive towards physical illness understanding of mental disorders order; even Jane Austen is thought by well rounded coverage the gods or a demonic possession. than mental illness? has changed, albeit at very slow pace, some to have had Addison’s disease. We may not have progressed as Large companies should modi- with the help of science. It’s clear There’s conversation regarding on the things that far as we think. fy their policies for people who are throughout history people with a mental illness in schools, workplac- matter to them. A former medical student from diagnosed with a mental illness. If mental disorder have been subjected es and even through Bell’s Let’s Talk University of Saskatchewan is now there are policies for physical ill- to stigma and treated inhumanely. campaign to create public dialogue. facing a lawsuit from Royal Bank of ness, then there should be policies Today, there are programs to raise But with many large corporations Editorial Team Canada for more than $170,000 for for mental disorders. awareness about mental illness, dia- that have larger impacts on people’s a student line of credit he says he It has been a long human journey logue found in every communication lives, their unwillingness to show Chris Besik feels he won’t be able to pay. even to raise such questions. After mode, fundraisers to help facilitate compassion and support for people After studying for two years in the earlier assumptions about divine treatment for the mentally ill and with mental illness creates a step Hunter Crowther medical school, Bryan Robson ex- punishment, around 400 B.C.E. the solutions that allow people to seek backwards in the movement toward perienced depression and anxiety. Greek physician Hippocrates un- out help and rehabilitate themselves. better social awareness and under- Ruth Escarlan He didn’t know he was suffering derstood mental illnesses to be a According to Toronto’s Centre for standing of these problems. from a mental illness until he was disturbance in physiology. A thou- Addiction and Mental Health, one What will it take for stronger par- Neha Lobana later diagnosed with bipolar affec- sand years after, the first establish- in five Canadians has a mental dis- ticipation from the private sector? tive disorder, which prevents him ment for mental illness was created order, and by the time people reach Should there be public outcry? Mass David Tuchman from becoming a doctor. in Spain to house sufferers. age 40, one of two will have experi- protests? Or does a simple penned A 2016 study published in the But the key issue is that what- enced a mental disorder. letter suffice for corporations like Javon Walker Journal of the American Medical ever the settings, throughout Eu- We now commonly note that RBC to create another insurance Association found that medical stu- rope the mentally ill were treated there are many people with a mental policy for students struggling with Faculty Adviser dents are at a high risk for depres- poorly. Warner Perspectives, a blog disorder who nonetheless have bril- mental illness. sion and suicidal thoughts; 27 per run by the University of Roches- liant minds and have contributed to At the end of the day, there’s only Salem Alaton cent of them experience these prob- ter, wrote that they were kept with society significantly. Influential -fig so much individuals can do to raise lems, which appear in eight to nine criminals in dungeons, chained to ures that had a mental disorder are awareness and help people with Creative Adviser per cent of the general population. walls and beaten. “Treatment” was commonly listed on sites like His- mental illness. Canada’s corpora- Robson thought he would be cov- also given using bloodletting, purg- tory.com. Both Leonardo da Vinci, tions need to step up and implement Marlee Greig ered by his disability insurance but it ing, induced vomiting and using the Italian inventor and painter, and policies and procedures to support turned out that the policy only covered the “swinging chair,” a contraption Thomas Edison, the inventor of the those who suffer. physical illness, not mental illness. spinning at high speeds to induce light bulb, had dyslexia. Edgar Al-

© 2017 All rights reserved Humber Et Cetera is a publication of the School of Media Student government merits your vote Studies & Information won’t participate in events like this Technology at Humber week’s Ignite election if they don’t & realize how much these elections Advanced Learning can affect their education and learn- 205 Humber College ing environment. Blvd., North campus struggles with , ON, M9W 5L7 actually creating a community en- vironment, mainly because people Email: are so quick to leave once they ful- [email protected] fill their educational obligations. People at Humber generally seldom Twitter: participate in extracurricular ac- @humberetc tivities or concern themselves with Chris Besik events on campus. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The apathy is inappropriate, espe- such a low voter turnout, how can cially in considering elections for a we make sure a candidate who con- body that controls over $10-million vinces more of their friends to vote articipation in a majority of of student tuition money. The Ignite for them doesn’t win on that basis? campus events is lacking, and president receives a $40,000 salary, We need to make sure this does not the annual Ignite student gov- a lot of money for a job that only a turn into a popularity contest. We Pernment election of officials receives handful of people turn out for. need to consider the best interests of a very weak voter turnout. Humber College North campus is the school and treat this campaign The campus needs to better ex- a commuter college, the school’s pop- and election period with respect, plain that the job of student pres- ulation is predominantly made up of dignity, give it relevance and make ident is serious and has serious re- people who travel from other cities. sure people understand how much sponsibilities. When people think This may explain why we have it matters. of school politics, chances are they such a low turnout in campus JAVON WALKER Promote the financial obligations don’t consider the finance and pow- events, like our the current election. of student government and push for er that school government actually It’s true that we have seen election be to strategically position Ignite they can spare a few hundred dollars transparency so people truly know has. They only think of some un- campaign signs thrown up around employees at the exits and entranc- in an effort to promote the election, what student government is respon- known school entity that seems to the school, certain candidates can es of the main buildings on campus, considering half the campus events sible for. have no effect on their education, be spotted in Humber hallways such as the LRC, not to confront go virtually unattended or receive a Ignite power is alive and well and and therefore they pay very little and Ignite workers can be found people but promote voting on a se- very small turnout. should always reflect our best inter- attention to what goes on in the promoting voting around campus. rious level. It should be mandatory for pres- ests. They control much of the po- school political realm. These are just a few things student The school could also provide idential candidates to make a num- tential progress for our school, so it Students generally don’t care government has done to inspire an added incentive to vote, maybe ber of public appearances, besides is only right that we dedicate a gen- about school politics, they have a lot more reaction from the student a voucher for a free slice of pizza the couple of all-candidates meet- uine effort to understanding who it of other things on their mind that population. or snack. Considering how much ings, and speak with students about is we are electing. take up their time and energy. They A few more possible ideas could money is associated with Ignite, issues they have on campus. With