Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext

VOLUME XXXIV, Issue 6 November ,  Congratulations Residents see improvement in oﬀ -campus Halloween parties By Amy England a problem for emergency services and Mark Milner responding to the call. Chronicle Staff Earlier that day, in a meeting with Student Association presi- Despite concerns from resident Fraser McArthur, McCoy dents, Halloween night was not said he was concerned that park- as bad as they expected, as a rainy ing could cause a problem. weather kept student partying to a City councillor John Neal has minimum. had numerous complaints from “I think it’s certainly less vol- residents about parking in the area ume than it was last year,” said Jeff surrounding the school. McCoy, community relations for “If there was an emergency in Tribute Homes. the area… emergency vehicles Th ere was reported vandalism cannot get through,” said Neal. on Dalhousie Street, with both “Th e residents endanger not Photo by Jason Miller pumpkins and beer bottles lying only themselves, but family and smashed on the road, as well as friends by not adhering to parking OCAA CHAMPS: The ladies soccer team travelled to Ottawa the weekend of excessive parking. policies.” Oct. 27.They came back happy champs. Here’s Ashley Visser, left, goalkeeper Elsewhere, an unidentifi ed and inebriated student was passed out See Halloween for the Lords who hasn’t let in a goal all year, and Abby Visser, right, with trophy on Page 6 in hand. Now they are on their way to nationals in Nova Scotia. Story page 36. on a curb, said McCoy. Excessive parking in the subdivision caused Residence enforces 2 a.m. rule in light of Cash and candy for recent campus attacks costumes, what a holiday door but her sister and her room- By Colin Boucher mates were all asleep, since it was Chronicle Staff 3:30 a.m., so she slept on their front porch overnight. In light of the recent attacks on Sara Young, one of the manag- campus, Durham College Resi- ers of Residence, defends the 2 dence and Conference Centres are a.m. curfew, along with the general taking a hard-line stance to help sign-in policy, stressing that their protect their residents, but some number one priority is the safety wonder if this approach is actually of residents. hurting, not helping, students and “We don’t let anyone into the their guests. building without being able to sign Jenn Grawbarger, a student in. Th ey have to have a valid form from near North Bay, was visiting of ID. Th at way we know who is a friend on a weekend in October. in the building at all times. If they Th e friend attended Durham and come in after two and talk to a lived in North Hall. Th e two of them manager they’re more than wel- went out to the bars in the city and come to sign in past then,” Young returned past 2 a.m., when Graw- said, adding that residence is a pri- barger then proceeded to sign in vate company owned by Campus and pay the $5 fee that residence Living Centres, and that the policy charges overnight guests, but they is enforced across the board, not wouldn’t let her in. just us on the Oshawa campus. “Th ey said it was after the time Grawbarger argues that the and I couldn’t come in…Th ey said policy is unfair because it’s treat- I had to leave,” Grawbarger said. ing residents, and especially their Despite her specifi cally tell- guests, like children. ing the front desk staff that she “I went to school in Ottawa and was not from Oshawa and did not yeah, they had the sign-in rule. I know the area at all, they still made get that, I understand that. But we her leave. Having no cell phone, didn’t have a sign-in time, because she told her intoxicated friend to that’s basically giving somebody go to bed and that she would try to a curfew. Saying ‘You have to be fi nd her sister’s house on Niagara home by 2. You can’t go to the bar. Drive, behind the school. You can’t go to visit friends, or else “I have no idea where I am. I you can’t come back, which is stu- Photos by Emily Palonen really, truly have a horrible sense pid’.” Grawbarger also made it clear of direction, and I don’t know the that she wasn’t drinking at the bars GREAT COSTUMES GUYS: Paul Wade aka Hulk Hogan (right) and Chad Deighton area, so I was wandering around and that only her friend was intoxi- aka Barney stood tall in their costumes at E.P. Taylor’s on Oct. 31. Story and pic- aimlessly.” cated. Grawbarger eventually found tures on page 2 what she was almost certain was See Strict on Page 6 the house, and banged on the 2 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS

Hundreds of students crash E.P. Taylor’s for Halloween pub night

Story and photos ological Sciences student at UOIT, ber of patrons that were supposed By Emily Palonen said, “It sucks that we have to wait to get in,” said Sergeant Haskins, of Chronicle Staff in line so long and I sure hope it’s Durham Regional Police, who esti- worth it.” mated 1,000 people showed up at “No one else is being let into the For many students the long the event. bar!” A police offi cer, at E.P. Tay- wait ended only in disappoint- “Th e purpose for us to be here lor’s Halloween pub night yelled ment, as about 600 students who is crowd management. We didn’t across the lineup that stretched were ready to party were turned make the decision to shut the bar all the way down the sidewalk and away from the event, and students down,” said Haskins. “We haven’t almost around the building, yet no who were lucky enough to make had to intervene at all.” one seemed to be getting the mes- it in said it wasn’t even worth the Nick Verona, an Oshawa-based sage. wait. musician dressed as Mr. Incred- “Th ere was a lineup at 8:30,” “It’s pretty good, not the great- ible, was not impressed by the said Scott Toole, Student Associa- est,” said Luke Vandenkroonen- lineup or the event. tion events programmer. berg, a fi rst-year Music Business “It’s bad. No fun, bad music. Th e “Th is is by far the craziest pub Management student at Durham only thing that is making this hap- night there has ever been.” College, who arrived at 9:30. “I pen is the beer,” said Verona. Th e crowd grew more aggravat- hopped the line, otherwise it Paul Wade, Chad Deighton ed and hostile by the second, and wouldn’t have been worth it.” and Ivana Muic had something to began chanting to let them in. Brandon Alexander, manager smile about, despite the madness “It’s ridiculous, but everyone of E.P. Taylor’s, said there were outside: cash prizes for best cos- out here is just trying to have a 400 people inside and another tumes. good time, so kudos to them,” said 100 people could fi t, however Wade received $200 and a bar Steve Bourget, a fi rst-year Fitness authorities wouldn’t allow it and fridge for fi rst prize as Hulk Hogan, and Health Promotion student at they stopped letting people in at Deighton took home $100 dressed Durham College. around 11 p.m. at Barney, and Muic came in third, Sara Fransky, a second-year Bi- “Th e bar didn’t expect this num- winning $50 as Wonder Woman. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 3 CAMPUS NEWS Get it for yourself and your loved ones

that said, there’s evidence proving 72 people these vaccines have little or no eff ect on things such as hospital die per year stay, time off work, or even death Are you planning to get the fl u shot? resulting from infl uenza and its complications – especially in el- in Durham derly people. Jacinthe Perras, a spokesperson Region from for the Public Health Agency of Canada, said “Essentially we stand the fl u by recommendations (to get the By Karen Le Blanc fl u vaccine), especially within the Chronicle Staff at-risk groups.” She said in the scientifi c world, there will always be studies that question the validity Don’t think you need a fl u shot? of others. Th ink again. Even young, healthy According to Perras on what people can become seriously ill she deems a good year for the fl u, from the virus. when the strain is weaker, 4,000 Infl uenza is a highly conta- Canadian will die from the fl u and gious, acute respiratory disease complications, and in a bad year, caused by a virus that can lead to 8,000 will die. pneumonia, hospitalization and Erica Monk Stephanie Prince Amin Rabie On average, 20,000 people an- even death. Advertising Program Business Administration Biological Science nually are hospitalized as a result Th e Campus Health and Well- “Yes. I get sick really easily.” Program Program of the fl u. ness Centre will be off ering free “Yes, to keep myself from “No. My body is strong “By getting the fl u shot you fl u vaccine clinics throughout the getting sick. I can’t take time enough. I don’t need the fl u protect yourself and others while month of November, beginning off school.” shot.” reducing the burden on the health Nov. 12. Th e clinics will be run on care system,” she said. a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis and It’s imperative that people get a an OHIP or UHIP card must be fl u vaccine each year as the virus is presented. constantly changing and so is the According to campus clinic vaccination. registered nurse Jeannine Bennet, “Every time you take a vaccine last year the clinic administered you are investing in long-term about 700 doses of the vaccine protection for a variety of fl u,” said and would like to increase that to Perras. 1,000 this year. It is important that people Bennet reminds students that understand that the fl u vaccine the vaccine is a requirement for preparation is for seasonal fl u and some programs in order to partici- would not impact a pandemic. pate in fi eld placement. In the past Caitlin Gallagher A pandemic virus would have Health and Human Studies and Tarquin Esterine-Prieto Ian Dankmeyer Forensic Science Program to be analyzed as we wouldn’t Paramedics programs restricted Web Development Information Technology “No way. I get sick every have prior knowledge of it and a placement due to lack of immuni- Program Program year I get it.” specifi c vaccine would have to be zation. “Yes, I hope so. Last year, “Yes. Better safe than developed in this case. Infl uenza spreads easily from I had the fl u and I was very sorry.” It is not a matter of “if” a pan- person to person through cough- sick.” demic occurs, but rather “when”, ing, sneezing and talking. Un- said Perras. Experts don’t know washed hands, contaminated sur- last 5-10 days,” she said. cinating elderly people reduces Many people don’t get the fl u when it will happen, whether it faces, toys and eating utensils are Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea their risk of serious complications vaccine because of fear. As with will be one year or three years. all sources for contracting the fl u. can also occur but are more com- or of death by 70 to 85 per cent. any medication there can be side In a moderately severe pan- Some people may not ac- mon in children than adults. Among the people who have been eff ects, which may include sore- demic it is estimated that 11,000- tually get the fl u, but can carry the Stinson confi rmed that on aver- vaccinated and do get the fl u, the ness, redness or swelling where the 58,000 deaths may occur in Cana- virus and spread it to others; those age there are 72 deaths per year in illness will be less severe. shot was given, headache, muscle da, based on the assumption that of particularly high risk are infants Durham Region due to the fl u and If you are between the ages of 2 aches or fever. Generally, the side the virus will aff ect 15-30 per cent and the elderly. complications, which is similar and 64 and want to prevent getting eff ects are mild and resolve within of the population. Often students live erratic life- to Ontario’s rate of 13 deaths per or spreading the fl u, you should a day, according to the Durham For now, the best way to pro- styles in close quarters with oth- 100,000 people. get a fl u shot. Region Health website. tect your health this fl u season is ers, getting limited sleep, not eat- “Flu is a serious illness and It is strongly recommended “Th e fl u vaccine is safe, and seri- by covering your mouth and nose ing properly or irregularly. there can be a lot of complica- that people considered at high ous side eff ects are rare. It doesn’t when sneezing and coughing and Th ey become run down, which tions. Chances are you will end risk for infl uenza-related compli- contain live virus. We like to rein- be sure to wash your hands after. compromises their immune sys- up in hospital or you can die from cations get vaccinated. High risks force this. You’re not going to get Defi nitely avoid sharing eating tems, making them prime candi- it, that we do know. Th e stats are include chronic health conditions the fl u from the vaccine,” said Stin- utensils, water bottles and even dates to get the fl u, said Bennet. very compelling that people do get like heart or lung disease, diabe- son. towels. Ensure that shared surface Durham Region public health immunized,” said Stinson. tes, cancer, HIV, or immune sys- It takes about two weeks after areas are clean. nurse Jennifer Stinson said fl u When a good match is made tem problems, kidney disease or a receiving the vaccine for it to be- “If people are sick, just stay symptoms are very distinct and between the vaccine fl u strains blood-related disorder. come eff ective. Th at’s the amount home. It is such a contagious ill- they come on quickly. Th ese in- and the circulating strains, the vac- Anyone with spinal cord injury, of time it takes your body to pro- ness,” said Stinson. clude high fever, chills, sore throat, cine is about 70 per cent eff ective seizure disorder or neuromuscular duce anti-bodies against the fl u “Th e best way to prevent getting headache, muscle aches and fa- in preventing the fl u in healthy disorder who are at risk of aspira- virus. the fl u is to wash your hands (with tigue. adults and 30 to 80 per cent eff ec- tion, children and teenagers (aged Last year the British Medical soap) and get the vaccine,” said “Often with the fl u, these symp- tive in children. Th e World Health six months to 18 years) treated Journal published a controver- Bennet. toms are quite debilitating and can Organization estimates that vac- for long periods with acetylsali- sial report by Dr. Tom Jeff erson cylic acid (ASA), anyone who is a resident of a long-term care facility, healthy children aged six to 23 Durham Region clinics months and seniors 65 or over. On-campus clinics If a doctor prescribes an antivi- Friday, Nov. 16 Weekday Clinics ral medication within 48 hours of Durham Region Health De- The Campus Health and Well- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. By appointment only the onset of fl u symptoms, it may partment will be offering free nd ness Centre will be offering free Monday, Nov. 19 Location: 2 fl oor reduce the length of illness by an fl u vaccine clinics at its re- walk-in fl u vaccine clinics for stu- 9:30 a.m. – Noon 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. average of one or two days. If you gional headquarters building at dents and staff on the following Wednesday, Nov. 21 Monday, Nov. 5, 19, 26 get the fl u, you should stay home, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. dates. The clinics are operated on 9:30 a.m. – Noon Monday, Dec. 3, 10, 17 drink plenty of fl uids and rest. Bring your OHIP card. a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. Bring Thursday, Nov. 22 Monday, Jan. 7, 14 People who should not get the For more clinics in your area your OHIP or UHIP card. The UHIP 9:30 a.m. – Noon Walk-Ins fl u vaccine include babies under call Durham Health Connection (University Health Insurance Plan) Friday, Nov. 23 Location: Main fl oor level six months of age, anyone who has Line at 1-800-841-2729 or vis- card is for international students. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. had a serious allergic reaction to a it www.region.durham.on.ca Monday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 previous fl u vaccine, anyone with a Thursday, Dec. 6 9 a.m. – Noon serious allergy to eggs or egg prod- Monday, Nov. 12 Friday, Nov. 30 ucts or anyone who is sick with a 9:30 a.m. – Noon 1 p.m.-3 p.m. high fever or serious infection. 4 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL [email protected] Recognize Remembrance Day

Honour our troops. One of the fi rst things Premier Dalton McGuinty said after being re- elected in the Oct. 10 provincial election was that his Liberal Party would create a new provincial holiday for the third Monday in February. Fam- ily Day is intended to put emphasis on family togetherness. While a new holiday is a much-needed change of pace, Remembrance Day, which is not a recognized statutory holiday in Ontario, should be recognized as the day off . With Remembrance Day just days away, it would be a fi tting tribute to honour the millions of Canadians who have fought for us and given their lives to protect our freedoms. Ontario, along with Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia, are the only provinces that don’t have Remembrance Day as a stat holiday. Why does Ontario, the largest province in Canada in terms of size and population and seen by many to be a leading national infl uence, not have Remem- brance Day as an offi cial holiday? By recognizing Remembrance Day, the provincial government would be on par with other provinces and, because of its infl uence on the rest of the country, may help to push Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia to do so as well. Th en it may mean Remembrance Day is fi nally acknowl- edged as a federal holiday. Th e need for Ontario to recognize Remembrance Day as a stat holiday is ever more apparent because of the Canadian presence in Afghani- stan. Since Canada started to send troops to Afghanistan in February 2002, Canadians have accounted for the third-highest number of casualties in the fi ghting, behind the U.S. and Britain. With many Canadians giving up their lives to make Afghanistan a better place for the Afghan people, the meaning of Remembrance Day is stronger than ever before and McGuinty’s Liberals should take that into consideration. While Family Day is a good idea, let’s not forget our troops, past and present, who have given up their lives to make Canada such a great place to live in. Please Dalton, make this Nov. 11 a Remembrance Day to remember. Make it an offi cial holiday. Eric Laganis Letter to the editor Sex-negative culture is the problem

cies – limiting female choice, and culture we live in are failing men Th e same expectations, roles, distributed, but what about the disregarding female judgment, (along with pretty much every- and customs responsible for the safety and pleasure of women? To the Editor: choice and right.” Ms. Mainse is body else). objectifi cation of women, and How many free dental dams laying blame where blame does All one needs to do is look at disregard for their sexual agency. and latex gloves were distribut- not necessarily lie. Men are not gendered statistics for violence, And while I agree that the idea ed? While for the most part I en- the problem, a patriarchal, sex- and you will see that violence is of Sex Pub is a fantastic one, espe- If you’re fi ghting for a night of joyed Jenna-Lee Mainse’s article negative culture is. perpetrated primarily by men. cially when it is promoting safer awareness, it should be inclusive about the cancellation of Sex Pub Th is same culture responsible Violence is (for the most part) sex and HIV/AIDS awareness, to all, and if you’re looking to lay (10/30/07), I couldn’t help but for the oppression of women also a male problem, and the reasons heteronormative patriarchy can blame for paternalistic fi nger- notice, and be slightly irritated targets racialized individuals, can be traced back all the way to clearly be seen there as well. wagging, men aren’t the problem, about her comments about men. lower/working class individuals, childhood, where specifi c gen- Has everyone forgot about patriarchy is. She states, in regards to the can- queer individuals, and believe it dered expectations, roles, and foreplay and lesbians? cellation of Sex Pub, that men are or not, men. customs are normalized in an in- Sure, it’s absolutely wonderful Dan Roberts proving to be “the inferior spe- Th e systems in place, and the dividual’s life. that free condoms and lube are

ditors: Shane Allender, Tammy Amaral, Ashley Austin, dvertising sales: Kirk Armstrong, Natasha Kristan Billing, Rochelle Boivin, Lynn Bradshaw, Daniel Brault, Bene, Jana Benincasa, Kadeshia Bennet, Leanne Blakley, Ja- EAllison Bryan, Ashley Burchat, Amanda Burke, Angela Cassel- Amie Brunt, Monique Bynoe, Vicky Capps, Kelly Crocker, Laura man, Shawn Cayley, Jason Chamberlain, Siobhan Cole, Ashley Collins, Cutting, Christa Dalziel, Nicole Druken, Kandra Dublecco, Tyler Dun- Christopher Combley, Kyle Credicott, Matthew Crossley, Antony Del can, Joshua Eano, Lindsay Frechette, Andrea French, Jennifer Gag- Gatto, Lisa De Pompa, Ashley Dawkins, Michelle Faulkner, David Fla- nier, Jennifer Gonsalves-Teixeira, John Graham, Jason Hatch, Michael herty, Garrett Goodison, Rochelle Greenwood, Elizabeth Hill, Michael Hermetz, Pricilla KariKari, Suzanne Kirkpatrick, Lynda Kracevic, An- Johnston, Michael Lawrence, Nicole Loach, Philip Marentette, Su- drea Lawlor, Erin Lazaros, Melissa Leszczynski, Keeley Mack, Kris- zanne Marshall, Kimberly Martin, Spencer McCormack, Ryan McCor- tina MacPherson, Erik Malmholt, Bradley Matejcek, Maria Maynard, mick, Elaine McGann, Melissa McGee, Bradley McIlwain, Scott Miller, Kayland McCulley, Caitie Osborne, Jacqueline Oshell, Tanya Pacitto, Peter Mitskinis, Voytek Moroz, Casey O’Connor, Tara O’Connor, Jason he Chronicle is published by the School of Communication Arts of Michael Peleshok, Jill Pirrie, Francine Power, Brenda Robertson, Ma- O’Halloran, Nicki Ramjass, Jennifer Richardson,Nicholas Roberts, An- rissa Robinson, Stephanie Roy, Alexis Sampson, Breanne Silverthorn, drew Robinson, Mackenna Senkiw, Ashley Sheppard, Dara Smith, Teri Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L7, Angie Smith, Erin Smith, Lee Anne Smith, Ashley Sneyd, Chris Sprin- Smith, Andrew Stewart, Jason Thompson, Andrea Tooze, Meaghan T721-2000 Ext. 3068, as a training vehicle for students enrolled in Jour- gle, Shane Stefurak, Nicole Stocks, Whitney Thibadeau, Stephanie Van Heuvelen, Lee Waddington, Cole Walker, Francine Zingone nalism and Advertising courses and as a campus news medium. Opinions ex- Urquart, Franco Valente, Dustin Vaughan, Cassandr Villeneuve, Kendal pressed are not necessarily those of the college administration or the Board of Warrick, Pamela Wilkinson, Andrea Williams, Kasi Wilson, Kourtney Governors. The Chronicle is a member of the Ontario Community Newspapers Wilson, Lingyu Zhang Association.

PUBLISHER: Robin Pereira EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose FEATURES EDITOR: Virginia Colling AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter

ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle November 6, 2007 5 OPINION New garbage site not a big hit

maximum capacity for 450,000 this as a setback because incin- Th e ban was lifted by the Tory technology and were astonished Burn it or dump it? tonnes a year later on, said Andrea erators need a constant fl ow of provincial government in 1995. at how people were living side-by- In a report released on Sept. Stoner, a program co-ordinator for garbage to run effi ciently, and this Frank de Jong, the Ontario side with incinerators without any 21 by environmental consultants the Durham/York Residual Waste would aff ect recycling programs Green Party leader, said in a recent fear of health concerns. Genivar and Jacques Whitford, Study, which de- in the region. trip to Bowmanville that incinera- Th e safety of the proposed in- Clarington was identifi ed as the velops plans to In 1991, the tion “makes people sick”. cinerator won’t be known until a prime location for a proposed in- manage waste in NDP govern- However, the proposed Cour- full environmental assessment is cinerator to be used for Durham Durham and York Eric ment, under tice site, located on Osbourne done. A general assessment has and York regions’ garbage. regions. premier Bob Road near Hwy. 401 and Courtice been conducted and the fi ndings While some people may not Th is would Laganis Rae, placed Road, is in a fairly isolated area. deemed the Courtice site to be like the idea of an incinerator be- greatly reduce the a ban on the “Generally, it’s in an industrial safe, Stoner said. ing built in the region, the facility is amount of times construction area and it’s fairly remote for most Whether or not the proposed a good thing. the regions would of future incin- residential uses and it’s gener- Clarington site is approved for For one, it will reduce the have to ship garbage to Michigan erators in Ontario because it con- ally unobtrusive,” said Cliff Curtis, construction, the amount of gar- amount of garbage produced by and may eff ectively stop the pro- fl icted with recycling. commissioner of works for Dur- bage that incineration can reduce Durham and York regions. Th e cess all together, saving the regions “Incineration is inconsistent ham Region. and the relative safety of having proposed incinerator will burn money in transportation and ship- with reduction, reuse and recy- Also, many Durham politicians such a facility in the region will 150,000 tonnes of garbage per year ping costs. cling…” said Ruth Grier, environ- visited Europe this past summer make it diffi cult to squash the idea initially with the hopes of having a Some environmentalists see mental minister at the time. to view advances in incineration of incineration. A split second could cost one life Precious seconds. Th ey go by so quick- during an accident really do to benefi t a save some miniscule amount of time, how- up to six months. ly, and yet they could save or end a life. driver? Traffi c will still be heavy and obvi- ever if that car needed to brake suddenly Careless driving is so prevalent that It’s only in very few situations where ously isn’t going to go anywhere for a while for whatever reason, that driver could fi nd Durham Region police found that around you will fi nd that the ignorance of others no matter what lane you are in. Th inking himself or herself waiting for the traffi c to 76 per cent of automobiles in a routine could actually cost somebody’s life. about the situation logically, the quicker move out of the way for their ambulance check this month were using aggressive However recently, I found myself the emergency services gets to the acci- to pick them driving techniques, including care- watching just that when some of the heavy dent, the faster they can get things cleaned up and save less driving. traffi c on Hwy. 401 from a car accident up and clear the traffi c. their life. What these drivers need to re- purposely pulled into the far right lane and Th e dangerous driving mentality is re- Th en Chelayne gain is the ability to be patient. If all left ambulances waiting impatiently to get ally what causes accidents in the fi rst place. there is drivers were patient and respectful past. Th ose minutes could have been the Th ese drivers don’t think about anything the conse- Pascoe of others, there would be fewer acci- last for a victim and yet the drivers didn’t but where they are going and how fast they quence of the dents, which would over time make even seem to care. can get there, whether it means cutting in law. getting places much faster. It is the dim-witted actions of every- front of people, or riding the bumper of the Accord- So if one wants to drive day drivers like this who make the road a car in front of them. However what these ing to Canadian law, careless driving of- somewhere the fastest way possible, spend more dangerous place. drivers fail to realize is that with every ac- fences can bring a hefty fi ne and a repeat those precious seconds being tolerant and Drivers can be selfi sh. What does pull- tion they take, there are dire consequences. careless driving off ence can even lead to maybe in fact prevent an accident, and ing into the emergency services lane Riding the bumper of the car ahead may license suspension or imprisonment for save somebody’s life. Give justice to the living dead

technology? All that remains, in tem foot the bill to prolong the life dition with no prospect for recov- recovery. You’re trapped – confi ned to such cases, is a husk of what was of patients who are going to die ery, permanent unconsciousness What is natural about a body a bed, vaguely aware of your sur- once a human being. regardless of treatment? Should for which treatment would provide kept biologically functional with roundings and in excruciating Th ese people can no longer family members be forced to make only minimal medical benefi t, or the help of artifi cial respirators, pain. You know you’re going to contribute to society, and thus be- these diffi cult decisions? incurable or irreversible condition artifi cial feed, artifi cial hydration, die, you know you want to die, but come a drain on the health-care Th ese questions don’t arise if for which treatment does nothing artifi cial intestinal emptying, of your family is too selfi sh to let you system. Could our heath-care sys- patients stipulate in writing what positive. death artifi cially postponed? go. You’re living dead. tem’s limited resources not be bet- they would want in such circum- Any medical treatment, pro- In January, former Milan Cardi- It’s the human condition: ter used if we let these patients die stances. cedure or intervention that pro- nal Carlo Martini called for Italy to yearning for eternal life, and want- naturally? However, many longs the dying process in PVS or follow France’s example and intro- ing everything despite the conse- Th e care people do not plan terminally ill patients should be duce legislation that would allow quences. of PVS pa- for terminal illness- withdrawn. Th is includes artifi cial patients to request the ending of Unfortunately, neither goal is tients is Amy es or brain damage nutrition and hydration (food and treatments. attainable, and far more people expensive. in their 20s; some water), one of euthanasia’s great- Martini said he opposed ac- suff er because of it. How often do According Gohr people aren’t even est controversies. tive euthanasia, where a patient you hear of family members with- to Donal prepared in their Opponents of ending treat- requests a fatal injection, but also ering away in the hospital? Fur- O’Mathuna 50s. Accidents and ment regard food and water as opposed “unreasonably obstinate” thermore, how often do you hear of the Evan- diseases can come fundamentally diff erent from ma- treatments that keep the terminal- of family members being kept alive gelical Philosophical Society, the right out of left fi eld, and those un- chines – they are necessities of life, ly ill alive. by machines pumping oxygen, fl u- average annual cost in the Unit- prepared are left to suff er. not medicines. Starvation is a very “Avoiding drawn-out therapy ids and food into their systems? ed States is estimated between According to legal and medical slow and painful death. need not mean looking for death, Scientifi c technology has ar- $97,000 and $180,000. Th is seems authorities, few people have pre- However, the hydration and but accepting that you cannot stop rived at a point far beyond human like an exorbitant amount of mon- pared the necessary documents to nutrition process involves artifi - it,” he said. imagination. We can keep people ey when we read of the scarcity of avoid such problems: a living will cial products typically adminis- According to the modern phy- alive, though not conscious, think- health-care resources. to refuse treatment or a power of tered through a tube surgically sicians’ Hippocratic Oath, a doctor ing or reacting. We can keep them Additionally, health-care ex- attorney for health care to appoint implanted in a patient’s abdomen. is supposed to keep patients from alive for weeks, months and years. penses are highest during the last a substitute decision-maker. According to Anthony Man, State- harm and injustice. Keeping patients in a persis- month of life. A comparison of Th ose who do not take precau- house bureau chief and health What greater injustice is there tently vegetative state (PVS) or the average charges prepared for the tions leave their families with the care writer for the Illinois Lee En- but to be trapped in a state of pain terminally ill alive using machines National Hospice Organization choice of keeping them indefi nite- terprises Inc. newspapers, much and unconsciousness? We treat and invasive surgery is cruel and (NHO) indicated costs of $2,177 ly hooked up to medical equip- of the medical establishment, in- pets better than we do family. If a selfi sh. What quality of life can per day for hospital inpatient care, ment or possibly going to court. cluding the American Medical As- pet is ill and in pain, we euthanize these people hope to possess $482 per day for skilled nursing If responsibility for treatment sociation, sees artifi cial nutrition it – we don’t let it suff er. When when forced into an existence that facility care, and $113 per day for decisions is to be placed on family and hydration as just another kind there is no hope for a better life, leaves them physically incapable hospice care. and friends, certain patient condi- of procedure that can ethically be allow death to come about with of living without the aid of modern So, should the health-care sys- tions should be met: terminal con- stopped if a patient has no hope of some degree of dignity. 6 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS

Photo by Mark Milner

HALLOWEEN ON CAMPUS: A handful of Durham College and UOIT students chose to dress up on Oct. 31 to attend their classes and lectures.

Halloween is quiet for Photo by Emily Palonen HALLOWEEN PUB: Students dressed up as a ladybug and a bumblebee wait outside of EP Taylor’s Halloween police and busy for EP’s night. Continued from page 1 bors know about parties ahead slowed down. of time, drinking responsibly and Th is resident had experienced Neal said the city is trying to limiting the number of guests. vandalism on his property over deal with the problem and bylaw “I think the email was a help- the last three years and did not DC students offi cers regularly patrol the area ful reminder to students to ensure want to be named. and issue tickets when needed. that they have safe parties,” said “I had no idea it was going to Meanwhile, E.P. Taylor’s had an McArthur. be like this,” said another resident, extremely busy night, said Bran- Michelle Bray, chairperson for who added that on a typical week don Alexander, food and beverage the Town and Gown Committee there are three to four parties on wish for a fall manager for the pub. of Oshawa, applauded the email, her street. After opening at 9 p.m., they saying, “I think it was very respon- Last year there were an esti- were fi lled to capacity just one sible of them.” mated 16 parties in the area, said half hour later, leaving over 800 “Th e fact that we haven’t heard McCoy, dropping down to about reading week students waiting outside, most in any reports yet from residents eight this year. He added that both costume. means overall that last night went numbers are approximations. Police were seen in force, with well.” Also the number of complaints outcomes. Th e other option She added that because both dropped, McCoy added. Although By Jenn Reid would be an earlier start or later up to six cruisers parked outside Chronicle Staff the pub and uniformed offi cers residents and students were aware there were numerous calls last fi nish.” on hand. Police were also present that police were on alert, student year, “I have not received one com- Despite its drawbacks, the It’s halfway through the fall in the residential areas outside the parties were kept to a minimum. plaint yet.” idea of a break sounds promis- semester already. school. Th e email was in addition to McCoy was hired to mediate ing to overwhelmed students. If you were a student at Sen- Residents were worried about the SAs recently published Good between students and residents “I don’t usually freak out so eca or Fanshawe, you would be what would happen once the pub Neighbour guide. It outlines ten- and lives in the subdivision. much about work, but lately it’s on Reading Week: a week-long let out at the end of the night, but it ant rights, bylaw information and He calls his job unique in that all I can think about and do,” break that occurs every semes- remained quiet. contact information. Th is guide he’s the fi rst person he knows to said Casey DeMarco, a second- ter to allow students time off to “I don’t think that there was is part of a campaign that the SA hold such a position. year Engineer. study for mid- anything out of the ordinary,” said established with the Town and He also met with the SA to try “A reading week terms, work on I don’t usu- McCoy. Gown committee to help develop to mend the relationship between would be a god- upcoming proj- On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the SA good relationships between hom- residents and students. ally‘ freak out send. It would give ects or just take sent out a mass email to all Dur- eowners and students. “I realize kids have fun, but so much about me a chance to a break. ham and UOIT students about “Last night wasn’t that bad,” I want to be a buff er and also a eat regular meals Unfortu- work, but lately Halloween safety, containing a list said one local resident, adding that friendly reminder at times,” said again.” nately, you’re it’s all I can think of reminders such as letting neigh- when it started to rain the parties McCoy. With assign- a student at about and do. ments piling up, Durham Col- students feel they lege or UOIT, Casey DeMarco ’ need a break. and a week off “We have as- Strict residence policies from class just signments due, sounds like an amazing dream. mid-terms worth 35 per cent of A reading week in the spring our mark, a project worth 15 per semester is a common prac- cent, another mid-term, then an tice, something to break up the assignment for the same class, may hinder student safety monotony of week after week that has nothing to do with the of classes. Many students fi nd mid-term, two more mid-terms themselves muddled down next week, and two more labs,” Continued from page 1 have to be especially careful,” said circumstances, depending on the with stress, and the week off is Young. discretion of the manager. But it said Krysten Pytlowana, an- the only thing that keeps them other second-year Engineering “I wasn’t drinking,” she said. “It’s “Th ere have been assaults on depends on the student’s behav- from breaking down. If this is so student. not like I’m some drunk girl lean- campus here, there’s been assaults iour in the past, and it is not a com- necessary for the spring semes- Th e fi ve-day break would ing on the counter, saying ‘lemme in the dormitories in the other mon occurrence. Th is exception ter, why isn’t it used in the fall as help reduce the stress that is in,’ I was completely sober, which buildings. So we need to watch not did not happen in Grawbarger’s well? occurring in students. Many is probably why it sucked so much. only our backs to make sure noth- situation, which is why she was “If there was to be a fall students are not getting enough “Because at least when you’re ing is happening to our students, forced to sleep on her sister’s break, the length of the semes- sleep or eating properly, and the drunk it’s not so cold,” she said. but we have to be careful on who porch. Residence management’s ter would have to be changed,” overload of work is proving too Young said that if her friend we are letting into the building, position is that the safety of their said Don Lovisa, the vice-pres- much for them. was intoxicated, he might not have because you never know… Most paying residents comes fi rst. ident of academics at Durham “It would defi nitely give us been able to take care of her prop- of the stuff is going to happen after “Th eir parents have entrusted College. “Th is would be an enor- time to study for midterms, be- erly because the person who signs 2, when people are coming back us with their most prized posses- mous task when you consider cause we aren’t really doing that in the guest is responsible for that from the bars.” sion, their son or daughter, and we the number of courses requir- now with all the assignments,” person. Sometimes the 2 a.m. policy have to take care of them as much ing revision for a shorter teach- said Pytlowana. “With the assaults happening can be overturned by the acting as they would when they’re at ing period for the same learning at York and other properties we manager at the time for certain home,” said Young. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 7 CAMPUS NEWS Better campus alert system needed

“We were notifi ed seven hours later, by in January 2008. Ammar stressed the importance of re- a family member,” said Kim Carr, manager Th e site will be dedicated to provid- porting assaults. New security of public safety. Th ere were some discrep- ing accurate statistical information about “It could escalate if you don’t report it,” ancies in the information provided and it crimes on campus. It will also provide pro- she said. Ammar wants women to remem- led to the delay in the school’s response. cedures and policies for emergency pre- ber it is not their fault, and it has nothing to website to “I will take the hit, but I will not send paredness that can be downloaded. do with them. out inaccurate information to the campus,” “Th e current statistical information Th e alert that was sent out outlined said Carr. He added that what compound- does not tell the proper story,” said Carr. “ ways that women can protect themselves ed the issue was that police did not make It needs to be much more structured and against attackers. launch in the school aware of the incident. identifi able.” “After the incident happened, I feel the Carr is currently working with the Dur- Carr would like the school’s security alert took a victim blaming approach,” said ham Regional Police and wants to provide disclosures modelled after the Cleary Act Evan Muller-Cheng, president of Student’s January 2008 a better fl ow of information between the in the United States. Against Social Injustice (SASI). “I see this school administration and police. Th e act was named in memory of 19- as a male issue: what can be done to better Issues were also raised year-old Lehigh University educate males?” about how the information I will take the freshman Jeanne Ann Cleary. McFarland would like to see the men on By Amy England reaches students. Th e cur- After Cleary was raped campus actively taking a role in fi ghting for Chronicle Staff rent system is to use MyC- hit,‘ but I will not and murdered in her resi- violence-against-women issues. ampus, along with plasma send out inaccu- dence, her parents learned “We are in the process of creating a Th e School administration is work- screen bulletins and post- there had been more than 30 committee of men and (working on) how ing on ways to improve the campus alert ers. But concerns were rate information violent crimes the on Lehigh we can prevent and educate our brothers system and the fl ow of information with raised about the number to the campus. campus. on their behaviour,” said Muller-Cheng. He police, after issues were raised about how of students who check Th e Cleary Act, originally would also like to see male leaders on cam- they responded to an attack on campus in their emails. Kim Carr’ known as the Crime Aware- pus be more proactive when looking at the late September. “If you want to have ness and Campus Security issues. Th ese issues were addressed at a Wom- better communication, al- Act of 1990, requires that Muller-Cheng was pleased that the en’s Centre luncheon on Oct. 30 with key low students to forward their MyCampus schools disclose information about crime schools are taking measures for security players from the college and university. emails to their private account,” said Eric on and around their campuses. after the events that occurred “We agonized over this, and it was a Dillane, VP of Campus Life for the Student In 1992 the law was amended to require “I was a little disappointed that more struggle,” said Donna McFarlane, VP of Association. “Students know faculty get that schools give victims of campus sexual students didn’t come out but I was very Marketing and Communications for Dur- the privilege, and if better communication assaults basic rights. happy that we could provide the medium,” ham College. “In retrospect I would have is your goal, adapting to students is a better It was amended again in 1998 to expand said Allison Hector-Alexander, director of like to put the alert out sooner.” way of getting there.” the reporting requirements. the Women’s Centre. Hector-Alexander Th e fi rst thing that was clarifi ed was the Th e schools are currently researching “It’s a beginning,” said Dr Nawal Ammar, wants to continue to provide more lun- timeline of events that led up to a campus- ways to provide solutions for internal com- Dean of Criminology at UOIT. cheons and she hopes that students will wide alert warning students to be aware of munications. “We need to create situations where we become the stakeholders for security on their surroundings but not providing the Carr also made the announcement of a are safe and we want to eliminate our vic- campus. details of the attack. new security website that will be launched timization.” Walk Safe program use up from last year

not infl uence the increase as people had requested to use the service on the fi rst day it Many students became available Despite the attack, many students still feel safe on campus. still feel safe Stephanie Peden, a fi rst-year General Arts and Science student, feels safe and said nothing needs to be improved. despite attack “I see lots of security around [campus],” she said. Mandy, a second-year Business student By Eric Laganis who didn’t want her last name used, said Chronicle Staff she feels safe walking around campus, but that Campus Walk should be more known Th e attack on a female student on cam- to the student body. pus last month has raised issues concern- “Campus Walk should be promoted ing campus safety, but Campus Walk, a more,” she said. program designed to provide escorts for Kellar has some tips students and staff students and staff , is working on ways to can use to ensure their safety when walking make people feel safe. around campus. Judy Kellar, Campus Walk co-ordinator, “Be aware and alert of your surroundings said she is working on ways to spread aware- during the day and at night” she said. ness of the service in light of the Sept. 27 at- She added that to help be aware of your tack and in general. Th is includes updating surroundings, people should refrain from the contact information and hours of op- wearing headsets to listen to music, as this erations on the TV sets around campus and will help them to hear what’s going on. putting large posters all over the school. Kellar also advises that people should On Oct. 24, Kellar brought a women’s leave their valuable belongings, such as iP- street survival class to the campus in light ods and laptops, at home to avoid having of the attack. She used funding from the them stolen. Ministry of Education’s Women’s Campus “Don’t bring things on campus you can’t Safety Grant to fund the event. She used aff ord to lose,” she said. the seminar to promote women’s safety as If you must bring valuable items to well as to advertise Campus Walk by having school, keep them secured and concealed, team members appear at the end of the lec- she said. ture to off er escorts to people. Students and staff can access the Cam- Kellar said the fi rst month of the service pus Walk service by calling security at ex- (Sept. 17 to Oct. 24) has yielded 28 clients, tension 2400 on any phone or by visiting which is an increase from last year when any security post, Kellar said. Th ey can then only fi ve people used it in the same time. have a team member meet them for an es- However, she said the Sept. 27 attack did cort. 8 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Wildlife reserve, scenic escape tect this great wetland and the spe- By Alistair Lowe cies in it.” Chronicle Staff Since the area opened to the public in 1990 it has become a As the sun begins to set, the bird watching mecca in southern wind calms and birdsong fi lls the Ontario. air as migrating and year round Anne Kerr walks the trails regu- residents call to one another. A larly to keep fi t and enjoy the wild- ripple on a pond gives away the life. “I’m not a bird watcher but presence of a Muskrat family, it’s hard not to be because they’re swimming back and forth to their everywhere. I especially like the den with fresh vegetation. swans,” said the active 70 year old. Out of the corner of your eye Families of Mute swans live in the you may catch a Great Blue Heron protected waters along the shore in fl ight, its elongated neck pierc- of Lake Ontario, raising their fami- ing the air as it soars. Baltimore lies in the summer before heading Orioles, their bright orange breasts south to warmer climes. glowing in the light of the setting Recently, another exciting de- sun, weave and dodge through the velopment was announced for the trees. Glades of trees, cool under area. Already designed, the Great their canopies, provide shelter for Lakes Wetland Centre will soon rabbits, squirrels and hundreds of be under construction. Th e centre species of birds. will be an educational facility and During the winter months the tourist attraction. Visitors to the trails and marshes are a perfect two-storey 18,000 square foot cen- place to cross-country ski, skate tre will be able to eat at the licensed and snowshoe. Th is idyllic setting restaurant, tour 4,000 square feet may sound like it’s in a remote cor- of display space, or view the marsh ner of the world where pavement and its wildlife from the rooftop doesn’t exist. But it’s right here in viewing area. Th e centre will also Oshawa, a mere 10 kilometres cater to schools with educational from the campus. Located in the displays and classroom space. Photos by Alistair Lowe southeast corner of the city is the GM donated fi ve acres of land McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve, worth about $750,000 for the NATURAL BEAUTY: The birds and the bees are just two of the lovely critters inhabit- a wetland area that boasts 4.5 centre, the City of Oshawa gave ing the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve. Above: Swans enjoying the evening sun. miles of walking trails, almost 290 $250,000 and $288,000 was do- Below: Pollen covering stuck to its body, a bee relishes the ﬂ oral buffet. species of birds and many species nated by the Canada-Ontario of reptiles and mammals. Infrastructure Program. Further General Motors of Canada Lim- fundraising will be needed before ited owns the property and spear- construction can begin. headed the project in 1988 when “Th e Great Lakes Wetland it included the wetland area in its Centre represents much more plans to construct a new corporate than simply a new building,” says headquarters. Th e building, eas- the Friends of Th e Second Marsh ily recognizable from the 401, was website. “It is about ensuring a built so it would not interfere with future that values innovation and migrating birds, and the lighting leadership in the delivery of envi- system is computer controlled to ronmental education.”Th e Friends further limit the impact of humans of Th e Second Marsh are actively on the wildlife. raising funds for the new project. “When GM moved here in 1989 Slowly, the sun slips below the we were very careful about our horizon at McLaughlin Marsh, impact on the environment,” said bats zigzag through the air hunt- Stew Low, director of public rela- ing insects. Crickets chirp as, off in tions for GM. “Th e buildings and the distance, the distinct call of a surroundings were specifi cally Screech Owl fi lls the air. designed in cooperation with lo- With an asphalt jungle sur- cal environmental groups to be in rounding it, the McLaughlin Bay harmony with our surroundings. Wildlife Reserve stands out as a McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve peaceful and beautiful wild space was created to preserve and pro- to be enjoyed by all. UOIT growing College seeks student leaders By Chris Buttonshaw carriages. Chronicle Staff Th e wind tunnel will be open to external transport companies and to serve as new ambassadors UOIT is going to be getting big- researchers to use and could lead ger. to a spin-off tech park near the ing campus tours and helping at their parents, high schools, busi- campus for the companies’ and re- By Alyshia Higgins Preparation for construction Chronicle Staff college events.” nesses and the community. has begun for UOIT’s new Au- searchers’ pieces. Th ere are other According to Th omson, there Th e training process to be- wind tunnels in Ontario, the near- tomotive Centre of Excellence Attention all leaders, Durham are currently six active ambas- come an ambassador is simple (ACE). Th e centre is being built est being in Ottawa and Western sadors. as well. University in London. College is now looking for am- next to the Nuclear Generating bassadors. Th e position is voluntary and “I give them a tour, and then and Engineering Building and will “Our wind tunnel will be supe- fl exible, said Th omson. Th ere is they give me a tour. Th en I follow rior to those,” UOIT president Ron Th e college is looking for be joined with it as well. natural leaders who are Durham a minimum two-hour-a-week them on a tour with the public,” Th e ACE building will be a state- Bordessa said. “Th e $7 million the commitment. Ambassadors can said Th omson. schools decided to put into the College students or graduates of-the-art, internationally competi- with at least a 2.5 GPA. maintain their position for as “We have a general training tive complex of aerodynamics and building added three additional long as he or she wishes. session with all ambassadors at fl oors and will almost double the Stephanie Th omson, the on- thermodynamics, capable of rec- campus recruitment event of- “As an ambassador, you can the beginning of the year and reating numerous weather condi- space available.” earn valuable credit towards then we have other meetings if Th e university has a large auto- fi cer, said the role of the ambas- tions including snow, rain, severe sador is a not only important, but your co-curricular record, such they are required.” winds, etc. motive element and presence in as leadership and participation. Th omson said anyone in- its degrees so the ACE building is helps to develop professional It will cost approximately $60 skills. It’s also a great way to make con- terested in the position can million to build and will have six simply a natural extension of the tacts within the school.” contact her by emailing their school. “Ambassadors play a very im- fl oors of classrooms, prep-rooms, portant role in the recruitment Besides making new con- resume to stephanie.thomson@ staff offi ces and a massive wind Th e ACE building is scheduled tacts, ambassadors can promote durhamcollege.ca, or by calling to open at the beginning of the of new students,” she said. “Th ey tunnel that will be able to hold are the voice of the college, giv- the college to potential students, 721-3044. buses, plane wings, and small train school year in fall 2008. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 9 CAMPUS NEWS Needles go in, pain comes out help with my arthritis. I also have By Allison Bryan rheumatism, so it works marvel- Chronicle Staff ously. I’ll swear by it. It works. It’s some good stuff .” Roddick, an em- If needles aren’t your thing, ployee at Sears Canada at the Os- then acupuncture is for you. Acu- hawa Centre, wishes her mother, puncture, widely used in Asia and who is 79, would be willing to try gaining popularity in North Amer- acupuncture because she is suff erica, is now available on campus. ing with many illnesses. Acupuncture is an ancient Chi- “My mother has never been nese medical practice that treats into medicinal treatment that isn’t illness or provides local anesthesia from Canada. She was always pret- by inserting needles at specifi c ty leery of stuff like that. Besides, sites on the body. she wouldn’t ever spend her mon- “Th e needles are very thin. It is ey on acupuncture, but when I of- common for patients to not feel fer to pay, she refuses because she them as they are being inserted” claims it’s too much money for me says Dr. Kelly McAllister, a chiro- to spend on her. She doesn’t real- practor who also performs acu- ize it’s worth it because it works!” puncture at the Campus Health Receiving acupuncture can be Centre. “Th e width of the needles both worthwhile and exciting. Th e that are used for treatment is be- initial consultation is similar to a tween 0.20mm and 0.25mm and general physical. During the initial the length is between 15 and 40 consultation Dr. McAllister will mm depending on the depth of take a thorough health history as the area in question. Th ey are very well as perform orthopedic tests to small and fl exible.” isolate the cause of your pain. She Th ere are two diff erent types of looks at your mobility, your blood acupuncture: traditional Chinese pressure and much more. medicine (TCM) and medical After assessing the patient, the acupuncture. Medical acupunc- treatment begins with the actual ture is the form of acupuncture of- needles. After inserting the tiny fered on campus. It focuses on bio- needles into the area, the needles mechanical injuries such as neck are left in for 15 to 20 minutes. “We pain, headaches, migraines, back try and leave them in for approxi- pain, shoulder conditions, ten- Photo by Allison Bryan mately 20 minutes,” McAllister nis and golfer’s elbow, knee pain, YOU MIGHT FEEL A PINCH: Dr. Kelly McAllister (left) carefully inserts an acupunc- said. plantar fasciitis, just to name a few. A myth about acupuncture is Patients can have acupuncture to ture needle, avoiding the tattoo on her colleague’s back. McAllister says she will always try to avoid putting a needle through someone’s tattoo. that it enhances athletes perfor- relieve tension, to heal joint prob- mances before a big game. Dr. lems, to ease a painful headache help treat your patients.” “Acupuncture has been shown healing. McAllister says, not true! It treats and much more. injuries and musculoskeletal con- McAllister, a professional chi- Seeing as acupuncture can help to be helpful in treating a variety Traditional Chinese acupunc- such a wide range of conditions of conditions in children however ture is generally performed by an ditions. ropractor on campus, explains the “Athletes can come before or wide-spread use of acupuncture there must be side eff ects or risks, I recommend that needles should acupuncturist. An acupuncturist right? “Th e most common risks are not be inserted close to growth focuses and specializes in acu- after a game and it won’t enhance on campus and in Canada. their performance like steroids. If “It’s becoming more and more a tiny spot of blood, a bit of bruis- plates just to be cautious. I don’t puncture alone. McAllister is not ing or tenderness. Nausea or light- want to disrupt the growth pat- an acupuncturist; she is a chiro- they are in pain or are injured, that popular and a widely accepted is another story but it will not ‘en- form of treatment for musculo- headedness is possible, however tern.” practor who also performs medi- not common,” McAllister said. Traditional Chinese medicine, cal acupuncture. hance’ their performance as some skeletal conditions.” McAllister may claim.” demonstrated the technique of Infections are not common ei- commonly referred to as TCM, Nervousness is common when ther. “Th e risk of infection from acu- focuses on harmonizing the body, having acupuncture for your fi rst Durham College opened its inserting a needle, which is sur- Campus Health Centre in Sep- rounded by a tube, into a well- puncture is very low. Th e needles mind and spirit through Yin and time. To calm a patient down prior used for treatment are individually Yang forces. Chinese acupuncture to acupuncture, McAllister ex- tember ’07. Th e Complementary cleaned area. Not a pinch, not a Health Services provides chiro- scar, not a bruise. packaged and are pre-sterilized. and Reiki closely work together. plains the process so the patient No needle is every reused,” McAl- According to Dr. Oz, who is has a fi rm grasp on what will be practic, acupuncture, massage “Th e tube that surrounds the therapy and nutritional counsel- needle is called the guide tube. It lister said. However, she said if the frequently featured on the Oprah taking place. area is already infected, then steps Winfrey show, Reiki involves the “I try to explain it as much as ling with more to come by next is a clear plastic tube which helps year. According to McAllister, the to insert the acupuncture needle are normally taken to prevent irri- movement of a healer’s hands possible before we start so that pa- tation. “With any type of skin infec- over the patient’s body, some- tients understand and know what word is out. “A number of staff and smoothly and comfortably,” McAl- students have come in for acu- lister said. tion, acne, eczema . . . stay clear of times without any physical con- to expect. Once we start I try to the area.” tact with the body. Its purpose is to vocalize every step. Th is helps to puncture.” For McAllister, there is no An acupuncture treatment guess-work when it comes to acu- Th ose who are pregnant can ex- sense imbalances of energy and to relax the patients a lot.” pect the highest level of care when strengthen, correct or redirect the McAllister jokes when being costs $30 for students and 80 per puncture. “You have to have an in- cent of this cost is covered by your depth knowledge of anatomy and having acupuncture and this will subtle energy fl ow as a means to refl ective about a patient who was not interfere with the pregnancy. promote health. terrifi ed of acupuncture because Student Insurance Plan. Th erefore, physiology for acupuncture to be students who did not opt out of safe for the patient.” McAllister says there are certain Traditional Chinese acupunc- of the needles. Yet, the person had key points on a woman’s body ture and Reiki are used for psycho- a huge tattoo. Speaking of tattoos, their insurance plan only have to McAllister, who received her dig into their pockets for $6 and undergraduate degree from Brock which when stimulated can in- logical and physiological ailments, one can still have acupuncture duce labour more quickly. needs and addictions. Some use done if they have a tattoo. Howev- the rest is taken care of. University, has eight years of post- Th e hours of operation are secondary education. While at “With pregnancy there are safe Traditional Chinese acupuncture er, as with an epidural, McAllister acupuncture points but there are as a way to quit smoking, for hair will work around the tattoo. She Monday through Th ursday 8:30 Chiropractic College she decided a.m. to 7 p.m. On Fridays the clinic to improve her knowledge base by also other points which should be growth and for many other rea- refuses to put a needle through avoided.” Th e patient must let the sons. In ancient China, acupunc- the ink. is opened from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. studying acupuncture because it Dr. McAllister books appointments complimented chiropractic prac- doctor know if she is expecting. turists would heat the needle with Joanne Roddick has been a fan Acupuncture for children is fi re to send a heating sensation of acupuncture since she was 35. for acupuncture every Monday, tice. “As a chiropractor you are al- Wednesday and Friday. ways searching for better ways to benefi cial, McAllister says, through the body for additional She is now 44. “I’ve used it to Pick your friend carefully: you only get one

been changed from three non- Centre, said this isn’t the fi rst nights and club nights, Wednes- have done here. By reducing the By Alyshia Higgins student guests per Durham, UOIT time the guest policy has been day and Th ursday nights. number of non-students, we are Chronicle Staff and Trent student, to one. changed. “Certainly there have According to Ellis, the college maximizing student safety.” “Th ere have been some safety been times where there’s been has teamed up with its partners, Ellis said students can expect Non-student partiers may concerns brought to our atten- increased issues,” he said. “Th e including security, and feel that the revised policy to remain in ef- have to wait their turn before tion by students and staff involv- most important thing is the safety the decision to lower the non-stu- fect until December. coming to a college pub night. ing non-students,” said Will Ellis. of students.” dent guests was appropriate. “We will re-evaluate the situa- Th e guest policy has recently Ellis, manager of the Student Th e policy is in eff ect for pub “Th ey all agree with what we tion in December,” he said. 10 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 11 CAMPUS NEWS Apprentice in the Red Seal By Chris Buttonshaw was given to a Durham student as well.” Chronicle Staff Red Seal trades are ones that have a provincial and territorial certifi cate of qualifi cations. Th e cer- Being an apprentice just got better. tifi cate shows that the apprentice/tradesperson has Th e federal government has recently started attained inter-provincial standards for the training an apprenticeship incentive program that awards and certifi cation of workers in those trades. Red $1,000 per year to registered apprentices who have Seal trades include construction, electrician, iron- completed their fi rst or second year in a Red Seal worker, plumber, machinist, cook, carpenters, and trade program. more. An apprentice or tradesperson with a Red Th e program Seal certifi - started last • Durham College has 17 trade programs cate can work year and took anywhere in the country. aff ect when • 11 are Red Seal programs Photo by Chelayne Pascoe the fi rst check Th e gov- was handed ernment’s out Sept. 5. Th e • 100,000 students in Canada will be entitled plan is to cre- NO CALL FROM THE GOVERNOR: The electric chair grant program to the grant ate the best- cage, one of many displays at Halloween Haunt. was offi cially educated announced at • 20,000 tradeworkers trained since 1993 work force in Durham Col- the world with lege’s Whitby this program. campus. Th ere are 48 Not Alice’s Wonderland “Announcing the program at Durham shows Red Seal trades covering about 80 per cent of the that the government recognizes the college’s com- Canadian skilled trades work force. resident Kristy Allen. mitment and ability to train highly educated and “I think it’s a really eff ective tool for the schools, By Chelayne Pascoe “I really liked the creativity of professional trade workers,” said Durham College apprentices, and the workplace. It’s a wonderful Chronicle Staff the place. But the haunted houses president Leah Myers. “And the fi rst grant cheque model for learning,” Myers commented. weren’t that scary.” Be afraid! Be very afraid…of the long lines! Canada’s Wonderland’s annual fear fest entitled Halloween Haunt proved to be a minor dis- appointment to many after big crowds fl ooded the park’s entry and crowded the lines to rides and haunted houses. Th e spooky festivities took place in Wonderland every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, and on Halloween night from 7 p.m. until midnight. Th e late night hours proved to be very cold weather for some, giving a more dreary and creepy feel to the park. Th e entry of the park proved to be a spooky feel as purple and red lighting fl ooded the waterfall look- out of the park. Speakers playing with creepy music also added to the Hallow- een feel as it boomed in various places throughout the park. Several Halloween actors were also lurking around the park to jump out and excite or scare people walking to their next ride. Th e park provided nine haunted houses, several haunted rides, a small theatre performance, and two virtual Halloween rides. Included with the Halloween- themed rides, Wonderland also opened more than 15 of their regular midway rides. However, many seemed to feel that the park, although deco- rated very well, did not prove to be that scary overall in the haunted themed mazes and rides. “I could see people jumping out of the people ahead of me so I wasn’t that scared,” said Emily Woudwyk, an Oshawa high-school student. Another local Oshawa resident, Taisha Morgan, also agreed that the haunted houses weren’t very good. “I don’t think they were very smart at scaring people,” said Mor- gan. “Th e cold weather was the scariest part.” Despite the large crowds in the lines, and the stand-still walk- through of the haunted houses, the loud music and Halloween decorations won over many. “Right when you got into the part it was scary,” said Oshawa 12 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS War veteran recalls his past Th e next day, a Romanian peas- By Eric Laganis ant boy found them and brought Chronicle Staff them to his village. However, while in the village, On Nov. 11, Gordon Cormie of another peasant boy brought Oshawa will have a lot to remem- guards and they were captured, ber. now prisoners of war. He’s one of many Britons who Unbeknownst to Cormie at the fought during World War II along- time was that the reason why the side over a million Canadians. boy turned them in was because Cormie was a fl ight navigator the populace received money for for the 40th Squadron of the Eng- alerting the guards to the presence lish Royal Air Force and achieved of any Allied troops. the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Before being sent to the P.O.W. Cormie, born in Yorkshire, Eng- camp in Bucharest, Cormie, land, entered the air force to help Coape-Smith and two other pris- out his country. While he isn’t oners were kept in a police jail proud of the actual fi ghting, he cell. realized he had to do the job for “Th e village came to see the the betterment of his country and monsters in the cage,” he said. friends. Th e camp in Bucharest was “I had to do a job and to look af- predominantly American. Corm- ter my friends,” he said. ie remained in the camp until Aug. He took part in 19 operations 23 when Romania switched sides as a navigator during the war, hav- because the Russians were just ing been shot down in his fi nal two outside the city. operations. “I could hear the rumbling of Th e fi rst time he was shot down tanks and machine gun fi re,” he was in January 1944 over Italy. He said. was not hurt and was returned to Even though Cormie and the England by Allied hands in two rest of the prisoners were now days. However, the second time free, they were stranded well be- his plane was shot down, he wasn’t hind enemy lines. so lucky. Colonel Gunn of the U.S. Air Th e 85-year-old vet recalled Force, who oversaw the operation the purpose of that operation. On in Romania, organized to have all a two-day mission, May 5 and 6 Photo by Eric Laganis the stranded Allied troops air lifted 1944, his crew was to destroy oil to Italy. Th e planes were accom- fi elds in Romania to stop the oil panied by American fi ghters so supply to the Germans. He said REMEMBERING THE PAST: Second World War veteran Gordon Cormie poses in front of a photo of him being presented with badges for his bravery during the war. they would be safe from German this was a key to stopping the Ger- attacks. mans because they relied on oil to Cormie and his crew waited for ber, Dick Kilroy, was injured in After dressing Kilroy’s wound, Cormie received many hon- operate their planes. ours for serving in the war. He re- Th ey were to target the oil fi elds nightfall so they could return to the attack having been shot seven he slapped a parachute to his back base. times in the leg. Cormie went and, after some insisting, pushed ceived a Caterpillar badge for sav- by dropping mines in the Danube ing his own life with a parachute, River. Cormie said this was dan- While fl ying back, the enemy to fi nd the fi rst aid kit to mend his injured friend from the plane noticed them and the plane was his friend’s wounds, but the spot while yelling at him to remember a P.O.W. badge, and a Queen’s Vet- gerous because they were exposed eran badge, which was presented to the enemy since they had to fl y attacked. One of his crewmem- where the kit was had been hit and to pull his cord so the chute would bers, a gunner named Ray Sau- it was gone. So he went to the front open. to him on the 60th anniversary of low to drop the mines. D Day. “Th is was risky because we walde from Australia, was killed turret and took out the shell dress- Cormie then went back and got when the plane was hit. Cormie ing and used it on Kilroy’s wound. a parachute for himself and the He came to Canada in 1957 and were fl ying above the Danube at spent the majority of his life as a 50 to 100 feet dropping mines,” he said that Sauwalde was wed two In order to get to the turret, he pilot, John Coape-Smith, and they days before he left his country to had to crawl under the pilot’s legs, both strapped on their chutes and patent maker for such companies said. as Ford and Chrysler. After fi nishing their mission, serve in the war. because there was no room to abandoned the plane. Another Australian crewmem- move about on the plane. Th e next morning, he found Cormie is happily married to Coape-Smith. His pilot friend had his wife Betty and frequents the lost his boots and had hurt his an- Sir William Stephenson Branch kle. He wasn’t about to leave him of the Royal Canadian Legion in so he sat with him the entire night. Oshawa where he reminisces with Th at ’80s trend is back old friends about the war. By Jenna-Lee Mainse designs and Oscar de la Renta’s de- right now is leggings. Chronicle Staff piction of masculine tailoring. “Leggings are the biggest thing According to Rogers, the long this year,” said Head. “Along with From leg warmers to tights, and lean masculine style is popu- draping, long, more ‘80s-style Fall, winter headbands to side ponytails, hoop lar right now, after being used in shirts.” earrings to cinched belts; the ‘80s the ‘80s as a way for women to With the abundance of ‘80s seem to be popping back into fi ght for equality with men in the style materials such as wool, tweed malls, magazines and city streets. business world. With this look and spandex, and the ever-popular Sweaty ‘80s workout girls have comes skinny pants, long shirts embellished hand-bags, sunglass- weather blues been seen working out to Eric Pry- and jackets, earth tones and colour es and jewelry making their mark dze’s Call On Me music video, his blocking. But beneath fall’s neutral in today’s fashions, it is hard to see twist on the original song Valerie pallet, neon colours and patterns this ‘80s-turned-classy look going by Steve Winwood. Now, not only can be seen adorning the feet of out of style anytime soon. aﬀ ect attitudes is that fast retro music back but fashioneistas around the city. However, Rogers isn’t sure how also the fashion, and in a big way. While high-fashion icons are long the retro look will last, ex- discomfort. Diamond studs, neon colours, wearing ‘80s designer, fashion- plaining the androgyny trend runs By Jenna-Lee Mainse While the majority of people chunky jewelry, layering, long trend hungry females can get the in cycles. Chronicle Staff feel down at some point during shirts, ballet fl ats and oversized look for less. She looked back to the decades the winter, the key to diagnosing Retail stores such as Costa of corsets and waist cinching, fol- purses have all strutted their way Th e cold and dreary aspects SAD is whether the symptoms Blanca, Le Chateau, Aritzia and lowed by the straight fl apper sil- into this year’s fall and winter of fall and winter have the abil- occur and continue at the same Guess have covered their racks houette comeback of the ‘20s; Di- months. ity to change a person’s mood, time each year. with studded hand-bangs, metallic or’s rehash of the hourglass fi gure But according to Alex Rogers, attitude and mental health. Th e Canadian Health Net- heels, bold patterns, neon leggings in the ‘40s; with Twiggy’s boyish who is Web Manager at the Le An estimated half a million work looks for changes in mood, and chic accessories. frame in the ‘60s; the desired Pa- Chateau head offi ce in Montreal, people are aff ected by Seasonal appetite, sleep, energy level and Melissa Head, a sales repre- mela Anderson fi gure of the ‘90s this 80s comeback did not happen Aff ective Disorder (SAD) be- concentration to help diagnose sentative at Costa Blanca in the and fi nally morphing into the “thin overnight. tween September and April, be- the illness. Oshawa Centre, said they are fo- is in” style of today. “Designers have been hinting cause of the decreased sunlight. Although SAD only occurs cusing mostly on the earthy, gold “Th e ‘80s trend is part of the at the ‘80s style throughout the fall According to the SAD Asso- seasonally, it is a recognized and bronze tones of the ‘80s as op- beautiful fashion cycle,” said Rog- fashion weeks around the world,” ciation in London, England, the mental illness and can be treat- posed to bright neon colours. ers. “When the look has been fem- said Rogers, referring to the ultra illness can either severely aff ect ed by light therapy, antidepres- Head said the most demanded inine for while, we go rocker chick crimped hair on designer Zac Pos- an individual, or only cause mild sants and counseling. en’s models, Anna Sui’s punk-rock item from Costa Blanca shoppers to counter it — and vice-versa.” The Chronicle November 6, 2007 13 CAMPUS NEWS It’s either your job or piercing

having a one-inch titanium needle choose to be pierced for ornamen- piercings have to go eventually. Piercings are not a fashion being shoved through skin or car- tal, sexual or rebellious reasons. Most businesses require personal trend or fad; they’ve been around Piercings tilage should be painful. According to the American appearance to refl ect the compa- for a long time and are not going Typically, the pierced area will Museum of Natural History, “Ear, ny and conform to the status quo. anywhere soon. swell and bleed slightly, but pain nose and lip ornaments as well as Many people are ostracized if For some, however, retiring a disappears after one or two days. pierced fi gurines have been found they choose to keep piercings in piercing is inevitable. Whatever or great job After-care is important in ensuring in ancient burials of the Inca and the workplace because they aren’t the initial reason for piercing, most that the piercing does not begin to Moche of Peru, the Aztecs and in compliance with business stan- people outgrow them – by choice drift (shift and heal in an unwant- Maya of ancient Mexico and in dards. or request. security? ed position), become infected or graves of central Asian and Medi- Th ey want professional person- In a recent survey, career web- rejected (forced out by the body terranean peoples.” al presentation, and individual- site Vault found that more than By Amy Gohr through painful healing). In these societies, the act of ity is generally stomped out in the half of the business managers Chronicle Staff According to a study conduct- piercing is often part of a cere- case of piercings, not to mention surveyed would be less likely to ed by Leger Marketing, nearly two hair colour and tattoos. hire an applicant with visible body To some, piercing is viewed out of 10 Canadians stated that At what point do workplace re- piercings, and 10 per cent had dis- as melodramatic teen angst ex- they had body piercings, excluding ‘You never have strictions infringe upon personal ciplined workers because of pierc- pressed through body mutilation. traditional earrings. rights and freedoms? ings. To others, it is a form of body mod- Of those, 85 per cent stated that a second chance “If you’re the kind of person A job applicant’s appearance ifi cation and personal expression. their ears were pierced (i.e. car- to make a ﬁ rst im- who sees working in an offi ce for should be conservative, even at a Regardless of the motive, many tilage) 23 indicated that their na- pression. a faceless corporation as an aspi- casual company, says Barbara Hu- youth are compelled to puncture vel had been pierced, and genital ration, you don’t deserve to have bert, director of career develop- their fl esh with shiny, metal ap- piercings ranked last, accounting piercings,” said Chris Dickey, a re- ment at Chapman University. pendages. for only one per cent. cent graduate of Durham College’s “You never have a second Th ere comes a time, however, ’ It should be noted that none of Barbara Hubert Multimedia Design program and chance to make a fi rst impression. when growing up and letting go the respondents over the age of 55 proud owner of eight piercings – And interviews are serious events of the pincushion obsession is no said they had any piercings on any mony marking a coming of age, a most of which are typically inap- and should be taken seriously.” longer an option. part of the body other than their change in status or the accession propriate for work. To be taken seriously in the Body modifi cation usually re- ears, and that 48 per cent were op- to offi ce. Dickey added that although business world today, you need fers to the piercing of a part of the posed to body piercing altogether. Ornaments may be restricted many employers will request re- to look the part. If you can’t dis- human body for the purpose of Also, among Canadians who do to certain people or worn only on moval of piercings, this is less com- tinguish your face and ears from a wearing jewelry in the opening not have any body piercings, 30 certain occasions. mon in artistic and newer-genera- horrifi c torture scene in Saw III, it’s created. per cent are against the practice – Because the jewelry can be tion fi elds such as new media and no wonder you can’t fi nd a job. In North America, common 53 per cent are not. made of precious and rare materi- the music industry. On the whole, Society and its norms will catch piercings include the earlobe, ear Cultural ideas infl uence the als such as ivory, gold, jade or dia- however, piercings and other body up with you eventually, whether cartilage, eyebrow, tongue, lips, types of piercing commonly done monds, they may signal privilege modifi cations are frowned upon you’re 20, 30 or 50. Lose the metal nose, navel, nipples and genitals. in diff erent parts of the world. For and wealth. Not in modern North in the workplace. and just conform – consider the Yes, piercing hurts a little – I’ve some, piercing is a religious, spiri- America. So where does this leave the loss of your individuality an emo- had eight done, myself. Of course, tual or ethnic experience; others Love them or hate them, the modern pincushion? tional piercing for life. 14 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Th e pros and cons of gambling By Emily Palonen 18-24 year olds have the highest Chronicle Staff incidence of problem gambling,” said Uyenaka. Players sit for hours staring at He also expressed frustration the slot machines, moving only because many of these people are their right arms to pull the lever not seeking help for their addic- down, hoping that for once the tion, whether it is because they three cherries will align. are unaware help is available, or Th e dealers seem intimidating unaware that gambling can even at fi rst but not more intimidating become an addition. than the players who are losing Uyenaka said the best way to and becoming hostile. help someone suff ering from a Th ey’ve been there for hours, gambling addiction is to express but they can’t leave until they re- concern with a gentle approach gain the money they’ve lost. Th ere and to avoid direct dialogue and are no clocks in casinos, making one-sided confrontation. time stand still. Living in a world where every- Regulated gambling can be a thing revolves around money, it fun and exhilarating activity, but can be diffi cult for people to fi ght at what point does safe gambling the temptation to use their money turn into an addiction? to gamble, said Uyenaka, espe- Randy Uyenaka, a gambling cially with increased accessibility addiction counsellor at Pinewood through online gambling. Centre of Lakeridge Health in Kevin Smith, a second-year Ajax, said gambling addictions are Business student at Durham Col- more diffi cult to defi ne than drug lege, has been playing poker since or alcohol addictions. age 17. “With gambling the outcome is Smith was introduced to the always uncertain,” said Uyenaka, game by a friend who held weekly whereas the eff ects of a drug or poker nights, and has been in love alcohol addiction are more pre- with the strategy and adrenaline dictable. “Winning money rein- rush from the fi rst time he won a forces them to go back. One lucky pile of free cash. Photo by Emily Palonen day and their circumstance can “I wasn’t getting a lot of hours at work and I needed extra spending change.” PLACE YOUR BETS: Second-year Business student Kevin Smith plays poker online. Uyenaka, who also teaches a money,” said Smith, so he began post-diploma Addiction Counsel- visiting the casino regularly. ling course at Durham College, He has cut his time spent gam- money, he balances his poker- emotionless. “I would never want Centre, where he off ers assistance said that the number of people bling down to once every two playing hobby with other activities to end up like that.” through scheduled appointments. seeking treatment for problem weeks from two to three times and places spending limits while If it does come to that point Pinewood Centre is also open gambling has stayed consistent a week, as a result of school and playing. where gambling becomes prob- for anyone who needs help and over recent years, however it’s work taking over the majority of “I watched some guy the other lematic, help is available right here has locations in Oshawa, Bow- a particular problem for young his time. day at the roulette table go through on campus. manville, Ajax and Port Perry. adults. While Smith does consider his 10 grand in 25 minutes,” said Uyenaka can be contacted Counselling services are confi - “Research studies show that gambling habits a way to make Smith, who described the man as through the Health and Wellness dential and free of charge. Blood donor clinic to be held at the college donate blood on Nov. 9 in the col- time permitting. ical treatment. To be eligible to donate, you By Amy Gohr lege’s east gymnasium from 10 According to Canadian Blood One blood donation can save must not have had your fl u shot and Mark Milner a.m. to 3 p.m. Services, nearly every minute, up to three lives. Th e process in the previous 48 hours, any Chronicle Staff To make an appointment, someone in Canada needs blood, takes approximately one hour dental work in the previous three call Canadian Blood Ser- and according to a recent poll, 52 and individuals are encouraged days or any new tattoos or pierc- Have you saved a life recently? vices at 1-800-2-DONATE per cent of Canadians say they, to eat before donating blood, and ing in the last six months. Here’s your chance: Students and (1-800-236-6283); some walk-in or a family member, have needed to bring photo ID, like a driver’s Be someone’s hero. Blood: It’s faculty have the opportunity to appointments may be available, blood or blood products for med- license or a health card. in you to give. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 15 CAMPUS NEWS Creepy campus costumes

Photos by Mark Milner

SPOOKY COSTUMES: Durham College and UOIT students showed off their Halloween spirit by dressing up around campus on Halloween day. Get ready for the slippery roads By Katie Strachan around $80, according to Cana- Areas to be extra cautious of index,” he said. Driving on low tires or tires Chronicle staff dian Tire. are shaded areas, bridges, and It used to be suitable to change that have extremely worn tread Make sure that your wind- overpasses. Black ice usually ap- only two snow tires, but experts can increase your risk of skids and Th e weather is getting colder shield-wiper fl uid is always full pears as dark and shiny patches in say it is very important to change slides. and that means slushy, slippery and carry a spare jug with you in these areas and can be extremely all four to snow tires. “Good tire pressure will extend roads are around the corner. case you run out. dangerous. Make sure not to mix diff erent the length of your winter tire and Driving in the snow can be a Th e MTO’s three suggestions to Since the mid-1980s most car tires as it leads to bad traction and the tread as well, which improves challenge for even the most ex- follow when driving in the snow: manufactures have been equip- uneven stability. your safety. It also reduces your perienced driver. Th e Ministry of stay alert, slow down, and stay in ping vehicles with an anti-lock According to Transport Cana- fuel consumption,” added Broley. Transportation suggests that all control. braking system (ABS). ABS helps da, snow tires sold in Canada are Th e MTO suggests that you drivers take an emergency driving Do not take chances, if the you to steer and maintain control marked with a picture of a moun- keep a winter survival kit in the skills course to better prepare them weather is too bad to go out or you of your car. It helps to avoid skid- tain and a snowfl ake. trunk of your car in case of emer- for the harsh road conditions. don’t feel comfortable, then don’t ding while braking on an icy sur- Tires marked with an M+S gency. It is important to get your ve- drive. face. (mud and snow) are all-season It should include: an ice scrap- hicle winter-ready as well. Th is Give yourself plenty of time to Tires specially designed for tires. Th ey may not be suitable for er, shovel, tow rope, sand, booster winter maintenance package usu- stop. It can take double the amount driving in the snow help signifi - severe driving conditions. cables, road fl ares, gas line anti- ally includes a check-up of battery, of time to stop on a snow-covered cantly, according to Derek Bro- Simply changing the tires on freeze, fl ashlight and batteries, belts, hoses, radiators, oil, lights, road than on normal conditions. ley, a tire specialist at Kal Tire in a vehicle is not enough. Th e pres- fi rst-aid kit, small tool kit, extra brakes, exhaust system, heat, If you look ahead on the road Whitby. sure in a tire decreases faster in clothing and socks, blanket, non- defrost, windshield wipers and you can notice upcoming hazards “Your vehicle will handle bet- colder weather so it is important perishable energy food, candles fl uid and ignition system. It costs and have much more time to react ter when all four tires are the same to check the tire pressure regularly and matches. to the problem. type, size, speed rating, and load during the winter months. 16 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS RAs are there for the students Smaller events also happen in- Students cluding hosting Grey’s Anatomy in the movie lounge for each episode, as well as other movie nights and taking free pool nights. Despite having many events on a big going on, the RAs fi nd it a challenge to schedule the events at a convenient time for everyone. responsibility “It’s been hard to get people out because of midterms,” said Paul. “(Our events are) usually between By Kenny Mayhew Chronicle Staff 7 and 9 p.m., and a lot of UOIT students have class 7 to 10 p.m.” Ayaz Juma, now a second-year Students living in the Simcoe UOIT student taking Mechanical Village Residence might have no- Engineering, was an RA for two ticed a sign in the lobby recently years at Sheridan College before promoting Sex with your RA on he attended UOIT. He too dealt Th ursday Oct. 18. Th is was orga- with event planning, managing in- nized by a group of students to cidents with disorderly residents promote safe sex. and managing the safety and se- Th is group of students are also curity of the residence. He lent his Resident Advisors (RAs) and are advice from his past experience. always available when students “Be more enthusiastic, energet- have problems relating to social ic, especially during move in days,” confl icts, including roommate dis- said Juma. agreements. “Try to establish a relation- Th e RAs also regularly organize ship with more residents, even if events to get students away from you don’t necessarily know their their studies, for a short time, and name.” to establish relationships between Photo by Kenny Mayhew Students can fi nd an RA in the students and themselves, as well RA offi ces, fi rst fl oor in both Sim- as between students. coe and South Village residences, “It’s basically a student support CARVING PUMPKINS: Residents of Simcoe Village residence carving pumpkins in from 6-12 p.m. on regular nights, centre,” said Shaunessy Paul, a sec- the 4th ﬂ oor kitchen with RA Amy, second from the right. and until 2 a.m. on busier nights. ond-year Health Science’s student Th ey’re also on-call until 6 a.m. at UOIT and RA at Simcoe Village. experience any better,” she said. “I day Oct. 18 and focused on edu- weekend’ in the second-fl oor each night, but rarely receive calls, “If you need to talk, we can be your didn’t see my RA at all except for cating students about safe sex as dance studio with belly dancers said Paul. friend.” the fi rst day.” well introducing them to sex toys every Monday. As much fun as it can be being Th e RAs are more focused this Th is year the RAs have done a and giving out condoms. A pumpkin carving session was an RA, there are often times when year on getting to know students good job of being noticed. Polish ping-pong is a weekly held recently to keep with the holi- they have to deal with confl icts. and thus establishing better rela- “Th ey have established a far bet- event that has been a success. day festivities. Students can visit the RAL of- tionships with them. ter connection with the students, Hosted in South Village, the event Th ese are just some of the fi ce for extra help. RAL’s don’t have “Last year we were more en- and created an enjoyable and safe has drawn a lot of people, Paul many events the RAs organize to shifts during the week; they have forcers of rules, but this year we res lifestyle,” said Cat Murison, a said. give students a variety of activities offi ce hours two hours a week. want to be your friend,” said Paul. second-year student living in Sim- Students can ‘work off the to attend throughout the week. Before Paul became an RA, she coe Residence. was a fi rst-year student. She felt Th e RAs have put on many dif- that the RAs weren’t quite there for ferent events to get students in- you as much as this year. volved in activities. “Th ey didn’t make my residence Sex with your RA was introduced at Simcoe Village on Th urs- West 49 helps for the winter By Vanessa Reidt If you bring in a clean, warm, Chronicle Staff insulated winter jacket to any West 49 clothing stores around Up until Nov.12, West 49 your area, you can receive $20 clothing stores across the off any youth-sized snowboard province are giving people the jacket or $30 off any men’s or chance to make an easy dona- ladies snowboard jacket. Th e lo- tion to your local charity in the cal West 49 in Oshawa will give community. the jackets to local charities. Christmas craft show at Port Perry High ing place Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to By Alyshia Higgins 4:30p.m. Chronicle Staff Vendors from across the province will be displaying home-made It’s never too early to look for crafts, Christmas decorations, that special gift for your loved ornaments, dried fl oral arrange- ones, and the Port Perry High ments and traditional wooden School Christmas craft show is folk art. just the place to fi nd it. Admission is $3 for adults and Th e 16th annual event is tak- free for children. Parking is free. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 17 CAMPUS NEWS Group insists there are ghosts area they are visiting beforehand. around with you for a long time. By Greg Snow Looking into the history of their People see it as entertainment, but Chronicle Staff destinations helps them deter- it’s not” she explained. mine what they are looking for. Suddenly Jay tells the others he Row by row, graves stand in Also, if they do come across para- saw a black shadow zoom past in the once open fi eld. Sunlight is normal activity, information can the distance, at which point heads fading into darkness, leaving ee- help them understand if the house turned in the direction he was rie shadows. Dried leaves rustle is haunted or if the land has history pointing. Whatever it was had dis- as they scuttle along the ground. that could be a contributing factor. appeared. Could someone be lurking behind “A lot of it is the land and what Brenda then asked if we would a tree? has happened on it, not necessar- like to do a séance. While the Th e Paranormal Seekers are an ily the house itself,” Jay said. group circled and joined hands, informal group that began three By this time there was no lon- she began to call out to any spirit years ago in Durham Region. Ever ger sunlight. Th e moon was out that wanted to communicate. Dur- since, they have examined haunt- in full force, casting an unearthly ing this time Brenda again picked ings in places like the Canadian glow over the cemetery. Brenda up on the children who wanted to Automotive Museum, ghost road, showed up and the trek began play tag. the old Whitby Psychiatric Hospi- along the pathways. “Th ey are telling me to come tal, Th e Parkwood Estate and the As we started our walk, Brenda, play their game, because our game Lindsay Academy Th eatre. Th is Photo by Greg Snow who is the lead psychic, said there is stupid,” she said. night, they’re at Union Cemetery was a ghost of a German lady After two hours of walking and in Oshawa. standing to the left of us. some careful observing, the group Th e group consists of seven WALKING IN THE DARK: (Left to right) Donny, Amanda, “Ghosts can hurt you as well. decided to call it a night, but not members. Brenda and Amanda, Brenda, Rachel and Jay venture through Oshawa’s Th ey can bite you, they can scratch before Brenda was drawn to the self-proclaimed psychic investiga- Union Cemetery investigating paranormal activity. you and they can toss you. I have graves of three brothers buried tors of the group, Rachel, research- left some places with scratches on side by side, with graves represent- er, Jay and Donny, paranormal spirit of a small Greek women who we came back to the front,” said they described as having grey hair Amanda. my arms and bite marks,” Brenda ing the age, oldest to youngest. She investigators and Jeff and Paula, said. touched the middle stone. infrared camera operators. Th ey tied back in a bun, a large waist, During the interview Rachel’s being about 70-years-old, fi ve feet cell phone rang, playing Th e More paranormal activity be- “I can see water linked to this. did not want to provide their last gan to take place. Brenda said there I believe this child drowned,” she names because they don’t want tall, and wearing a knee-length Ghostbusters theme. It was Bren- dress and slippers. Amanda also da, saying she would be a few min- were children running around us said. calls from people wanting them to and they were asking her to play Finally, returning to the front exorcise and examine their ghost picked up on a man who made utes late. her feel a bit threatened. Th is spirit “Originally we started the group tag. She continued to say to us, “tag gates under the bright spotlights, problem. Th at has happened in your it,” reacting to what she was the adventure was over. the past. was yelling degrading remarks for the excitement and thrill of it, and gave her the feeling of a drill also to research it. Everybody tries observing. “People look too hard for things. Th eir interest has evolved from Finally, Brenda discussed Th ey go looking for ghosts and end a lot of research and personal ob- sergeant or abusive husband. to get the best pic that proves that Events like this would cause there is actually spiritual activity Ouiji boards. Although sold in up getting disappointed when they servations of paranormal events stores like Toy’s R Us they are not don’t see anything. When spirits over the last three years. Brenda many to run in fear towards the from the dead, but obviously no old steel gates at the entrance, but one can seem to prove it, because toys. contact those with abilities it’s very has been researching and training “Don’t use them,” Brenda said. subtle and sometimes it’s hard to almost her whole life. Her psychic this is exactly why the seekers are there is no hardcore evidence,” there. said Jay. “Th ey are portals used to call de- pick up on,” Brenda said. abilities started when she was a mons into this world. Th ey will Be safe, you never know what child and she has worked to de- “Sometimes it is a little scary. Many people believe that if they Last time we came here it was move to a newly-built house it will give you any favour you want. could be creeping behind you, velop them ever since. Th ey will pretend to be anything ready to follow you home and On the group’s fi rst visit to Union scary. Th ere was negative energy be ghost-free. Th ey are wrong. at the back of the cemetery, so Th e group researches every you want them to be, but as soon settle in. Cemetery they encountered the as they want a favour, they will tag March of Dimes funds essentials for disabled provide support to someone with stroke.” a disability. Having spokespersons such as Wrestler Th e door-to-door campaign, an Bret Hart and campaign leaders annual event every January, was Leslie Nielsen and William Shat- and stroke founded in 1949 by mothers who ner is a great way to motivate peo- actively looked to fi nd a cure for ple with disabilities that they are their children. Th ey went across an important part of our society. survivor Bret Canada in a fundraising eff ort, col- Warren’s World is a March of lecting dimes from households. Dimes advocacy project, led by All these activities cater to dif- 23-year-old Warren Rupnarain, Hart to speak ferent age groups, but all are hop- who uses a motorized wheelchair ing for the same outcome. as a result of cerebral palsy. March at event Volunteering in events will as- of Dimes encourages people to get sist the March of Dimes in their behind this project, which is in- eff orts to give people with disabili- tended to raise more awareness of ties and limitations a better life. people with disabilities. By Kenny Mayhew “We get involved with providing “Ontario has a disability act Chronicle Staff an accessible device – wheelchair, but as a country we don’t have walker,” said Mary Lynne Stew- one,” said Stewart. One of the rea- March of Dimes, Canada’s larg- art, director of fund development sons Stewart got involved with the est physical disability rehabilita- and communications at March March of Dimes had to do with her tion organization, is looking for of Dimes. “We also help people if father. students to make a diff erence and they need someone to come look “My father had a stroke fi ve donate their time. Th e organiza- after them in their homes.” years ago,” she said. Because of the tion has many on-going special On Sunday, Dec. 2, legendary information and support March events and encourages people to Canadian wrestler Bret Hart will of Dimes provided, he was able to become involved with them. be on hand at the Marlies game adjust and live a better life. Something as simple as a door- to speak on behalf of Stroke Re- “Life will never be what it was, to-door campaign can make a covery Canada and the March of but they can come back. It’s not huge diff erence by raising money. Dimes. Hart is a wrestler, a hockey just survival.” Th ere are often activities such as fan and a stroke survivor, a great fi t More information about how non-profi t golf tournaments, bat- to speak at the game. to donate and volunteer with the tle of the bands and a befriending “Bret is an unusual spokesper- March of Dimes can be found at program. Th e befriending program son,” said Stewart. “He’s someone their website www.marchoftimes. is an opportunity for a person to who had a stroke, and overcame a com . 18 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Between school and working students feel loads of stress According to a report released stress-related illnesses. by Statistics Canada in 2004, Ca- Bob Weile is the president of Chronic nadians over 18 reported experi- Stress Facts: One Smart World, the company encing an average of fi ve stressors, that publishes the StressMap, a meaning fi ve predominant things • 3.5 million Canadians suffer from severe tool designed to help the average levels in their everyday life that caused stress person fi gure out their level of them anxiety. stress and off ers suggestions on Some of the situations included • More than 60 per cent of Canadians admit how to improve stress levels. of stress trying to do too much at once, not to dealing with “a great deal” of stress in “It’s the most widely used stress having enough money and prob- their workplace assessment in Canada,” said Weile, lems in relationships. whose daughter is also a university lead to For those adults involved in the • Stress is synonymous with change student. “It gives you output on 21 study, having high stress in 1994 diff erent scales and off ers coping to 1995 meant higher odds of de- • Chronic stress can lead to hypertension, mechanisms.” frustration veloping several health problems depression and many other physical Th e tool was designed by three including arthritis, rheumatism, illnesses experts in the United States and in- back problems, and stomache and troduced to Canada in the 1990s. intestinal ulcers. Source: StressMap.com Since then, more than 700,000 and Mary Van Soeren, a nurse prac- maps have been sold nationwide. titioner and part-time professor in It’s confi dential, reusable, off ers the GTA, said it’s natural for stu- as mental health.” tions.” immediate feedback, and mea- illnesses for dents to feel pressure that they’re Both Engelage and Abbott sug- Keeley said besides adjusting sures an individual’s strengths as being judged and that they have gest students recognize the signs to the workload, students also well as vulnerabilities, according expectations to live up to. of stress which include becoming have to plan and organize their to Weile. students Merriman said she feels this easily frustrated, cold or fl u-like time, potentially be concerned “Everybody is under stress By Alyshia Higgins kind of pressure. symptoms, limited attention span about fi nances and find a balance these days,” he said. “Th e map Chronicle Staff “(I feel most concerned about) and increased use of alcohol and/ between work and play. comes with the whole nine yards the fact that I’m not the one pay- or drugs. Keeley also said that once stu- including a graphic, and tips. Th e Exams, fi nal papers, tests, ing for my education. I am being Th ey suggest students take the dents become stressed, it can turn results are really accurate and it’s readings and lectures. Oh, what a sponsored by the Metis Nation of appropriate measures to keep into a much bigger problem and written at a simple level so it’s eas- stressful time for students. Ontario and letting them down themselves on track, including end up aff ecting their health. ily understood.” Danielle Merriman, in second- would make me feel unhappy and breaking down larger assign- Lack of sleep, feeling over- Weile recommends that stu- year of Business Administration at like I was a waste of their time,” she ments, staying focused, meeting whelmed, poor decision-making dents have a plan when it comes Durham, is one of many students said. “I also made honour roll last with a counsellor, taking regular and lack of appetite are some of to managing stress and coping feeling the pressure of a heavy year and feel I am under pressure breaks, and not being so hard on the things students may encoun- with school. workload. to do it again this year.” themselves. ter. “Stick to your plan and focus, Merriman says that mid-semes- Elise Feltis, a fi rst-year Public “It’s important for students not “Physical exercise is a huge anti- focus, focus,” he said. “It’s also im- ter, she had to deal with seminars, Relations student, said that in the to be too hard on themselves,” stress,” said Keeley. “Close friends portant to take a break so you’re numerous assignments, and mid- beginning of the year, she was said Abbott. “Try making a list and they (students) can debrief with is not tying yourself up in knots.” terms in every subject. overwhelmed by the transition sticking to it.” good too.” Th e Heart and Stroke Founda- She admits to feeling over- from high school to college. Th e pair also encourage stu- Melissa Heff ernan, a fourth- tion also off ers a test on its website whelmed with her course’s work- “I was ready to quit (at the be- dents to make use of the Learner year UOIT Bachelor of Commerce so students can fi nd out whether load. ginning of the year). It was a lot Support Centre at the college, student, admits to procrastinating or not they’re under an above-av- “At the beginning of this year, I to be thrown at me all at once,” which off ers many workshops, and her poor planning has cost erage amount of stress. did not cope with the stress very she said. “I have never been so including one on how to manage her some marks. Keeley said that while avoiding well,” she said. “It was beginning to stressed out in my life. It was a lot stress. “I constantly procrastinate, stress may be diffi cult in a college aff ect my appetite, which was van- to handle.” Th ey also suggest something especially with big assignments,” or university setting, it’s important ishing, and I was constantly feeling Lidia Abbott and Teresa Enge- else. said Heff ernan. “I really need to for students to be aware of their anxious and sick.” lage, both registered nurses at the “If students need to speak to learn to better manage my time stress level so they can deal with it Merriman isn’t alone in seeing health and wellness centre, said somebody, we have fabulous because it’s cost me marks in the accordingly. a decrease in health as a result of they often see students who are counsellors here that easily help past on important assignments.” “Many students will run into stress. dealing with the physical side ef- students cope with the stress It is this type of procrastina- situations where they may feel de- A recent Heart and Stroke fects of stress. they’re experiencing,” said Enge- tion that Keeley said the Learner pressed or stressed,” said Keeley. Foundation report indicated many “Stressed students eventually lage. Support Centre can help students “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I people suff ering from stress or fi nd it diffi cult to sleep, have an Dan Keeley, a counsellor at the with. think it’s a really good idea to talk anxiety have poor health and may inability to concentrate and may Health and Wellness Centre, said Th ere are many tools students to a counsellor about it. It’s private, experience headaches, stomach also see a shortness of breath or he can sympathize with stressed can use to help self-diagnose and confi dential and free.” pain or other symptoms mimick- tightening in their chest,” said students. get advice on how to deal with Anyone interested in book- ing a common cold or fl u. Engelage. “It’s very stressful to be a stu- stress. ing an appointment with one of Other health problems such as Abbott also adds, “Down the dent,” said Keeley. “It’s a hard tran- StressMap.com is a website that the two counsellors at the Health depression and anxiety also stem road it can aff ect your cardiovas- sition for a lot of people and they seeks to help educate Canadians and Wellness Centre can call 721 from chronic stress. cular system, eating habits as well have to deal with a lot of tempta- on preventing and self-diagnosing 3037. LCBO uses postal code Pool shark to to track demographics visit Durham als – all key aspects of Watson’s By Amy Gohr act. By Brandon Terry has always responded with a shrug stock the wine in more locations. Chronicle Staff Watson and his pool-playing Chronicle Staff and a smile. “It has to do with mar- Th e LCBO does the postal code profi ciency aren’t new to Dur- keting,” says a rep. survey quarterly. All LCBOs in On- Cue the applause! Profes- ham, as he has been performing Th e LCBO customer rep takes LCBO information offi cers say tario conduct the survey. sional billiard entertainer Gerry at the college annually for the your bottle or case of alcohol, asks it is for demographic purposes for Although receiving informa- “Th e Ghost” Watson returns to past seven years. for air miles, debit, cash back, and out-of-area customers buying vin- tion of this subject will be diffi cult Durham College on Nov. 13 to Hosted by the Student Cen- just when you think you’re done tage bottles from other locations. for customers, it can be obtained wow audiences with his tanta- tre at E.P. Taylor’s and open to all it comes out: “What’s your postal For example, if a customer liv- by writing a letter to the Freedom lizing pool tricks. ages, Watson’s act is sure to be a code?” ing in Mississauga often buys a of Information offi ces for LCBO Students can enjoy an after- memorable, don’t-miss event Th e Liquor Control Board of very specifi c bottle of wine from Canada and can be found on-line. noon of trick shots, entertaining for pool players and enthusiasts Ontario has been asking for cus- Toronto because it’s not off ered in A $5 fee is required. skits, challenges and brief tutori- alike. tomers postal codes for years but his local LCBO, the store will try to The Chronicle November 6, 2007 19 20 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 21 22 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 23 CAMPUS NEWS Legion poppy drive kicks oﬀ

By Eric Laganis Chronicle Staff

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row Th ese are the fi rst two lines of John McCrae’s famous poem In Flanders Fields, one of the trade- marks for remembrance in Can- ada. Another important symbol for Remembrance Day is the red poppy. Th e poppy, which has been a symbol of remembrance in Cana- da since 1921, has a lot of symbolism for many people. “Th e poppy is a symbol of dedi- cation for the forces,” said Gordon Cormie, a World War II veteran. Nathan Smith, a Ph.D. candi- date in Canadian history at the University of Toronto, sees the poppy as a symbol for the forces as well. “People connect it to war veterans,” he said. Aside from its symbolism, the poppy has an important role in helping the Royal Canadian Le- gion raise donations. Alan MacGregor, the poppy campaign chairman for the Sir William Stephenson Branch of the Canadian Legion in Oshawa, said donations from poppy drives are used to help people in the community. “ [Donations are used] to im- Photo by Eric Laganis prove life in the community, including needy ex-service members HELPING OUT: Volunteers Yvonne Woodward (left) and Elizabeth Dickinson prepare donation boxes for the Oshawa and their dependants,” he said. Legion’s poppy drive. The drive runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 11. In May 2006, for example, the Oshawa Legion, located at 1251 also help to raise funds for bursary Dominion Regalia, located in Recreation and Wellness Centre cations they use for their poppy Simcoe St. N. near Taunton Road, programs. Toronto, is an embroidering com- gym from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. fundraiser. Th is includes setting used poppy donations to buy a van Th e Oshawa Legion gets its pany that makes fl ags, banners on Nov. 9. up outside liquor stores and small to drive cancer patients to Toronto poppies from the Ontario Provin- and sportswear as well as military Donation boxes for the drive stores. so they can receive treatment. cial Command, MacGregor said. accessories such as ceremonial will be available in the SA offi ce MacGregor said they have Donations from the poppy Th ey have to apply for poppies swords, sashes and gloves. and the Student Centre with all about 100 volunteers, made up of campaign are also used to fund by no later than Sept. 15 to ensure Janine Rodway, the SA vice- proceeds going to the Legion, veterans, air cadets and regular housing for the elderly and to delivery. president of Trent in Oshawa, is Rodway said. volunteers, who help out with the provide medical equipment for Th e Ontario Command, locat- organizing a poppy drive on cam- Th e Legion promotes its poppy drive. veterans, MacGregor said. Th is ed in Aurora, distributes poppies pus and is getting poppies from the drive by taking out ads in local “We need volunteers to drive includes purchasing new beds for to all the legions in Ontario, and Legion. She said the drive would newspapers and by giving elemen- cadets back and forth to locations,” the Stacy House, a nursing home they have a company called Do- run from Oct. 29 to Nov. 9 and will tary schools poppies to use to get he said. for veterans. minion Regalia make the poppies, conclude with a Remembrance donations, said MacGregor. Th ey also need volunteers to Aida Kostuck, a secretary for said Kostuck. Day ceremony in the Campus Th e Legion has about 500 lo- help prepare and tag donation the Ontario Provincial Command boxes, as well as to help set up a of the Canadian Legion, the sec- Remembrance Day dinner. ond highest governing body of le- Elizabeth Dickinson, a volun- gions in Ontario, added that pop- teer, said she is helping with the py drives throughout the province Game tournament coming poppy drive to honour all the peo- Bros. Melee, a Gamecube game the contestants present, had ple who fought in wars. By Tyler Ohlew that has garnered quite a rabid actually played. Much like the “It reminds of the war and what Stuntwoman Chronicle Staff following. With a game that fi ts grand unveil found at the end people did for us,” she said so naturally into a tournament, of video game tournament fi lm Th e Legion’s poppy drive runs With everything on the line, Pitman is excited to present the Th e Wizard, Pitman dropped from Oct. 26 to Nov. 11. to speak at his hands begin to sweat. In game this time around. the jaws of all present with Metal most cases, this perspiration Th e tournament will be com- Combat: Falcon’s Revenge. A Su- DC/UOIT wouldn’t aff ect his performance. posed of six rounds. Not includ- per Nintendo title played with Author But in a video game tournament, ing the aforementioned Smash the Super Scope, Metal Combat By Allison Bryan contestants must not only hold Bros. Melee, entrants can expect was far from the tournament Chronicle Staff a fi rm grip on their confi dence, one game from the Super Nin- norm. Pitman hopes to end this arriving on

but also on their controllers. On tendo, Nintendo 64, and Game- year’s event with an even better Alex Madison has literally Friday, Nov. 16, Durham Col- cube consoles. Pitman does surprise. stared death in the face and the campus lege students can put their skills drop a hint of one title that will Th ose looking to take part in laughed. Madison is no stranger to the test in the school’s second appear. the tournament or simply vol- to danger; and when it comes to multiple Nintendo system tour- “Only one game from the fi rst unteer must email Pitman at ste- living life to its fullest, she knows By Courtney Ste-Croix nament. tournament is used again, but [email protected]. Chronicle Staff how to persevere. She will be lec- Responsible for last year’s it’ll be played diff erently.” Pit- It is important to send this email turing at the Durham College gym event, Steven Pitman is more man loves to keep everything a from your school e-mail address, on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. Trent University is welcoming than ready to undertake another surprise. Keeping players in the with the subject “Nintendo tour- Madison, a stuntwoman by author Teresa Toten to campus as venture into the world of com- dark about what games will be nament”. Th e event is planned for profession, embarked on a career part of the Writers Reading series. petitive gaming. After his previ- on hand is important to him. It 32 entrants, so the fi rst 32 to sign that led her many places. Her work Toten will be reading from her ous success, Pitman is primed allows the tournament to be as up will get in. Th ere is no limit includes Once Upon A Time In latest book, Better Th an Blonde. to make this year’s tournament surprising as it is fun. Last year’s to volunteers. Th e tournament Mexico, Men In Black 2, Ocean’s Th e reading will take place on even better. Th e fi rst issue to tournament ended with a game takes place in room SW 109 on 13, Out Of Sight and many, many Wednesday, Nov 14 from 7-9 p.m, address was the lack of Smash few people in the world, let alone Nov. 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. more. in room I110 in the Gordon Willey building. 24 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Caffeine fix may be stressful It can also result in increased By Alyshia Higgins heart rate, irritability, and a “crash- Chronicle Staff ing” feeling when it wears off . Caff eine can be found in not only coff ee and tea, but also choc- As the semester progresses and olate, cocoa, energy drinks and assignments pile up, caff eine be- many soft drinks. comes a student’s best friend. Abbott said consuming the Caff eine is a stimulant and stu- stimulant may off er short-term dents rely on it for giving them a relief, but can lead to long-term morning boost, to stay awake dur- concerns. ing an all-nighter, or just to help “It increases your heart beat them stay focused during the day. and could lead to cardiac prob- Lidia Abbott, a registered nurse lems in the future,” she said. at the health and wellness centre, While caff eine is most com- said although students may think monly consumed by way of coff ee caff eine helps them get things or tea, Abbott said some people done and stay focused, it can actu- don’t realize it’s in another popular ally have the opposite eff ect. drink too. “People who have too much “It’s important for people to re- caff eine may think they’re under alize that energy drinks have caf- more stress than they actually are,” feine too and provide the same Photo by Alyshia Higgins she said. “Stress and caff eine pro- eff ects.” Teresa Engelage, another regis- vide a lot of similar eff ects on the CAFFEINE-FILLED PRODUCTS: Caffeine has the same effect as stress on the human body.” tered nurse at the health and well- According to the National Sleep ness centre, recommends students body. People who consume too much caffeine may feel may feel under pressure. Foundation, moderate doses of wean themselves off caff eine and caff eine can increase alertness, use other methods to gain energy. day, otherwise it can aff ect your “Exercise would give you that doesn’t have to mean going to the cause insomnia and increase ner- “It’s best to reduce caff eine sleep.” increase in alertness,” she said. “It gym. vousness and dizziness, which are consumption gradually,” said She recommends a tried, tested also gives you a break from your “It can be something as small all synonymous with being under Engelage. “It’s also important not and true method of relieving stress work and can help relieve stress.” as going for a short walk outside,” stress. to drink coff ee or colas late in the and boosting energy. Abbott adds that exercise she said. IT security program in UOIT By Colin Boucher program can design networks, diff erent platforms, such as Win- to break the system with the only bachelors program, however, has Chronicle Staff computer systems, security sys- dows, Linux and Unix. intention to improve it under the caused some students to become tems for networking, and lead se- “We understand that the pre- consent of the owner of the sys- concerned that their degree will curity teams. dominant platform is Windows in tem… A hacker is a good guy, a not be career-specifi c enough, and In a non-descript room, tucked One of the major attractions the workplace, however we don’t cracker is a bad guy.” they will have to take the master’s away in the UB building, UOIT stu- to the program is the Hacker Re- want to focus on that because we Th e Master’s of Information program. dents are dissecting worms and vi- search Lab, located on the second know it is not the only, and we Technology program is fully fo- “I think there is a lot that our ruses, and learning how they work. fl oor of the UB building. want to prepare students to per- cused on security whereas the program teaches us as far as learn- But these aren’t the kind that can Th e lab gives master’s students form in a universal environment,” bachelor’s has a number of cours- ing the skills necessary to put us make you sick. Th is is the Hacker and, likely fourth year bachelor Vargas Martin explained. es that are not pure security. on that path, but like with most Research Lab, and it is used by IT students next year, a chance to He said the lab has the ability to For example, bachelor’s stu- professions, there is still some ex- Security students. learn through hands-on experi- turn its connections to the Inter- dents take courses such as math, tra training that would be benefi - Th e Bachelor’s degree in IT se- ence. net on and off , so when releasing programming, and computer ar- cial that I need to seek outside of curity program and its Master’s in “To learn something well, you worms and viruses it’s done in a chitecture. school,” said one third-year bach- IT counterpart are run by the Fac- have to put your hands on it,” said closed environment. Th e Masters program is en- elor student, who did not wish to ulty of Business and Information Vargas Martin, adding that study- Vargas Martin is careful to ex- tirely focused on security, which is be named. Technology at UOIT. ing books and concepts will only plain that the program trains stu- unique in all of Canada. Th ough the bachelor’s program Miguel Vargas Martin, a profes- get students so far. dents in part to be hackers, but “All of the courses are oriented is only in its third year, and there- sor with a doctorate in computer “By dissecting the worms and stresses that in the industry, there to security. If you go to Carlton fore no employment rate data is science from Carlton Univer- viruses, you see how they behave is a distinction between computer University, for example, you have available, he said a number of stu- sity, teaches cryptography in the in a natural environment,” he said. hackers and computer crackers, a number of courses, not all of dents fear the courses they take are master’s program and math in “We use worms and viruses that saying there is a misunderstand- which have to do with security. too vague and don’t focus enough the bachelor’s program and has are found in the wild, and capture ing of the terminology. UOIT’s master’s program is the on IT security directly. worked for UOIT since 2004. them on the internet and use them “A cracker is someone who is best course to take if you’re inter- “I just hope and pray I can “Th e need for security profes- as they are.” breaking the security of a system ested in that as a career,” Miguel amaze employers with my cha- sionals is huge,” said Vargas Mar- Th e lab consists of eight work- with a malicious intention, where- Vargas said. risma and the vagueness of my de- tin. He says graduates from the stations that have the ability to run as a hacker is someone who trying Th e diversity of courses in the gree to win them over,” he said. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 25 CAMPUS NEWS Mental illness - A hidden condition

By Alistair Lowe as though it wanted to jump off the now, I was afraid to leave my own out of the question. Because the illness I have af- Chronicle Staff bones and muscles. I jerked to my home. As soon as I got away from I was too embarrassed. Only fects my brain. feet as a surge of heat raced from the house, my “safe” place, I had to my family and two close friends Yet people with diabetes, asth- STEREOTYPE: A conventional, head-to-toe and sweat broke out rush back home. I don’t know how knew. I made excuses. “No I can’t ma, hypertension or a host of oth- formulaic, and oversimplifi ed con- of every pore. Travelling in waves, I managed to hold down my job. make the party, I have plans,” I er problems requiring medication, ception, opinion, or image. One a sensation like pins and needles Most don’t. would lie to some of my closest are not stigmatized. Is their illness that is regarded as embodying or raced over my skin. My head start- My psychiatrist diagnosed a friends to remain within the status any diff erent than mine? We both conforming to a set image or type. ed to spin. My brain felt like it was severe anxiety disorder and, much quo. I pushed everyone away. take medications for a problem STIGMA: a mark of disgrace moving in my skull and my vision to my surprise, discovered I’m bi- I didn’t want them to think less within our bodies we cannot con- or infamy; a stain or reproach, as became jumpy. My eyes darted polar. of me, look down on me or treat trol. on one’s reputation. A mental or around the room with complete All the symptoms fi t. I was a me any diff erently. So I hid it, and Ahh! – But I have a mental ill- physical mark that is characteristic autonomy. I felt like I was having textbook example of both condi- told anybody that asked, “I’m OK.” ness so I must be dangerous, of a defect or disease: the stigmata a heart attack, that death was im- tions. Dave Keeley is a therapist at someone to avoid, kept away from of leprosy. minent. Being bi-polar, my moods are the Wellness Centre on campus. children and feared, right? Two powerful, horrible words All of this happened in an in- unpredictable. I either rapidly cy- When the mentally ill are stereo- Look around you. One in six people with a mental illness live stant and, believing I was dying, I cle from happy to sad, or stay posi- typed, “Th ey can easily be sucked have some form of mental disor- with every day. It’s time to stop was terrifi ed. Th ere’s no easy way tive for weeks and then crash, fall- into thinking they’re less than oth- der. Sadly, those that do may be stigmatizing the mentally ill. I to describe that terror. Imagine ing into a black depression. When er people,” he said. Truer words afraid to admit it. Even worse, fear know fi rst hand… standing in a fi eld at night. You I’m up I spend money on stupid were never spoken. of society’s stigmas may prevent Seventeen years ago I spent a hear a noise, turn around and see things, feel invincible, have heaps “When you say you have men- those who need help from getting warm Saturday evening in May the mouth and teeth of Tyran- of energy, have trouble sleeping, tal illness,” continued Keeley, “it it. playing pool with a friend. We nosaurus Rex two seconds away eating and constantly battle a is still laden with notions that can I’m not writing this to garner were in a Snooker league, practis- from devouring you. Th at split mind that races at Mach three. bring fear, to dread, to dismissal in pity or sympathy. I want none. ing almost every night. second, when you know you are Th erapy helped, along with the people who meet with people What I do want however, is under- Th e next morning I awoke, going to die, is the only thing I can $380 worth of medication per that have this diagnosis … It’s too standing and acceptance. I don’t donned my bathrobe and pad- compare to a panic attack. month. easy to categorize people accord- want to be ashamed to tell people ded barefoot into the living room. Imagine feeling that way for up Today, unless I mention it, my ing to some sort of a defi nition that I have a mental illness. I want oth- Th ere was nothing out of the ordi- to an hour. condition goes unnoticed. I’ve might lead them to feeling they ers to feel the same way. After all nary. I felt fi ne. Lighting a cigarette, I went to see my doctor. Be- become an expert at hiding it. have a spoiled identity,” said the this time, almost two decades, I’m I sat down on the sofa and my life tween seven and 10 paralyzing at- Society’s stereotypes and stigmas therapist. not ashamed. changed forever. tacks per day were taking their toll. forced me to conceal my condi- A spoiled identity. Broken. Do any of the six people around My fi rst panic attack hit. And it He referred me to a psychiatrist. tion. Damaged goods. you look like a threat? hit hard. But how could this be? I had At the time I was diagnosed, ad- Th at’s the way the majority per- Probably not. Th e skin of my entire body felt never been afraid of anything and mitting I was seeing a shrink was ceive us. And for what? Neither am I. Scrapbooking night at the college Second World War Students can pick up the tools of the trade, get vet comes to Whitby By Amy Gohr tips and design advice from others and learn how Chronicle Staff Royal Canadian Legion will be to create their own scrapbook masterpieces. Sup- By Eric Laganis Chronicle Staff appearing at the Whitby Central plies will be provided for $5. Library, 405 Dundas St. W., to talk In lieu of a college yearbook, students can Scrapbooking Night will take place at 7 p.m. in chronicle their school experiences and memories A World War II veteran is com- about his experiences as an avia- the Clubs and Resource Room at the Student Cen- tor during the war. by participating in Scrapbooking Night at the Stu- tre. ing to Whitby to talk about his war dent Centre on Nov.15. experiences. Th e free event runs from 1:30 On Nov. 6, James Hilliard of the p.m. to 2 p.m 26 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS CASA wine and dine for cure By Courtney Ste-Croix Chronicle Staff

Take a look around. If there are more than nine women in the room, statistically at least one of them will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Th is is just one of the shocking truths that the Caribbean and African Student Association (CASA) is trying to eliminate. CASA held its fi rst ever breast cancer wine and dine on Oct. 25, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Founda- tion, who sponsored the event and supplied informational pamphlets on the disease.“We are raising awareness on campus, as well as raising money for a cause we are passionate about,” said CASA treasurer Vivi- ane Rutabingwa. Th e vegetarian-friendly buff et-style dinner included lasagna, pasta, teriyaki chicken and salad. Th ere was a variety of drinks and wine available.In addition to the dinner, there were plenty of public speakers, including Dr. Yasmeen Siddiqui, who delivered a presentation on breast cancer and how to minimize your risk. Siddiqui’s presentation was the highlight of the event, providing dis- turbing facts about the horrible disease. About 80 per cent of all breast cancer occurs in women over the age of 50. According to Dr. Siddiqui’s presentation at least 22,300 women will be diagnosed this year in Cana- da. Th at’s almost 429 a week. Th ere are plenty of risk factors for women, including early menstrua- tion (under 12), late pregnancy (over 30) and late menopause (over 55). Some other wildly unknown risk factors include your age and your country of birth. For women who live in lesser developed nations to come to North America, their risk increases due to the diff erence in lifestyles. Tickets for the event were $10 each with 75 per cent of the proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, in addition to a gener- ous donation from the Student Association.“Th e SA has donated $2000 dollars in addition to the amount we raise tonight,” said CASA president Sheila Emijjo. Additionally, $5 from every ticket sold to this year’s snowball will be Photo by Courtney Ste-Croix donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.CASA held this event during the month of October because it is recognized as breast cancer awareness month. CASA WINE AND DINE FOR CURE: From left to right, Sheila Emijjo, president; Shawn “We understand that it’s mid-term time and that a lot of people are Ragoo, public relations; and Viviane Rutabingwal, treasurer, are standing together as busy,” said Emijjo, “but we are hoping that people understand it is for a one to raise breast cancer awareness on campus with the ﬁ rst ever wine and dine. very worthy cause.” The Chronicle November 6, 2007 27 CAMPUS NEWS Tough choices: money or happiness

in, so here I am.” ed: to be a chartered accountant. be high demands for people in this teaching.” By Allison Bryan Based on recent studies at the A true left-brained individual and fi eld. I’ve been told by many peo- For Starr, the enjoyment of her Chronicle Staff Hired Career Services on college a freshman in Business at UOIT, ple in the fi eld and in similar fi elds career choice is what drives her to- campus, the average starting sal- Ferreira said, “Accounting came that getting a job after school will ward her goal. Size. Does size really matter? ary for recent dental hygiene grads easy to me. I understand numbers be easy.” “I don’t feel that the money re- Does the size of a paycheque af- was $58,289. rather than English lit.” Murray explains that some- ally compensates the demands ter graduation matter when you’re Career counsellor, Wanda As Murray explains, people times parents are the driving force and stresses that can come along deciding what to do for the rest of Murray, works in an employment show a keen interest in one sub- behind each student’s decision. with such an important position. your life? Or is it more important agency in Whitby. She said the ject over others early on in life. For others, like Stacey Nicole Starr, However, I love children, and the to use your talents and follow your thought of being broke in a dead- “Usually it’s no surprise to parents being a parent prepared her men- negatives don’t outweigh the posi- interests? end career is not appealing when when their child ends up a doctor tally for her dream career: teach- tive impact that teachers can make Some choose their career based there are many careers that keep or lawyer or an engineer. Th eir ing. in a child’s life.” on the size of the salary, however, you motivated and pay a decent brain processes things diff erently Starr, a 24-year old full-time Murray recalls an individual there are those students who ada- salary. and subjects that are logical tend mother and part-time student at who was ashamed they had no mantly choose based on enjoy- “Nobody wants to be broke. to be an interest to them.” Trent at Durham said, “Th e salary strengths in life. “No matter what, ment and skill instead of salary. People look for careers that make Th e gruelling process of nar- does not outweigh the general in- everyone has a strength or two.” According to Chroniclecareers. money. Th ey want to help out rowing down a major wasn’t dif- terest.” Starr, who is majoring in Fortunately for Jon Hoo, a Uni- com a website for those pursuing their families, their parents, their fi cult for 19-year-old Michael Al- psychology with a minor in English versity of Toronto Materials Engi- higher education, more people churches.” exander Porringa. He wanted to and a concentration in teaching, neering student, he always knew will leave a stressful, unsatisfac- Mees agrees, “At fi rst the salary make money. admits her career choice wasn’t his strengths. tory job. was my reasoning for the choice, “I could do a job I love and have diffi cult after high school. “I’ve always wanted to do engi- Th ey will eagerly take a pay cut but now that I am doing it, I real- no money for home life, or have a “I actually had no clue what neering and I’m intrigued by ma- if it means sanity and satisfaction. ize it is what I was meant to do. slightly less fun job and make lots [program] I wanted to take. I just terials engineering.” Hoo used to So money doesn’t equal job satis- Th e nastier the teeth, the happier of money. I pick the money.” knew that it needed to lead to my dismantle toys as a child and was faction. I am.” Naturally, it also helps that As a second -year student eventual application to teacher’s fascinated by the properties and Dental Hygiene student Trac- dental hygienists are guaranteed a of Durham College’s Electro- college. So, in fi rst year I took a elements that made up the foun- ey- Dawn Mees, 30, decided on her healthy salary. mechanical program (formerly couple diff erent intro courses dation of the toy. fi eld because her life was heading Choosing a fi eld to go into can known as Mechtronics), Porringa and I discovered that I really liked For Hoo, salary does not matter. in that direction anyway. be overwhelming. Not only is the wasn’t sure what would happen psychology. Also, I’ve focused It was his passion that drove him “I got my social work [diploma], monetary commitment to school- after high school. “I was still unde- on more developmental courses into engineering. “Th e salary is and started working in a home for ing daunting, it’s also intimidating cided in regard to post-secondary which pertain to my area of inter- nice, but I could have been a trans- mentally ill adults. I decided to when you come to grips with do- education.” est.” lator or taken up some lazy sport go back to school with the idea of ing one thing for the rest of your What pushed him into Mech- Being a mother, Starr has gen- like baseball or golf and made becoming a psychiatric nurse. My life. tronics in the end was the ability uine interest in learning about enough money; but like I said I like marks were so good that I fi gured I Jon Ferreira, 17, knew from the to land a job after graduation. “I the development from child to the fi eld itself more than the sal- would try to get into hygiene. I got beginning where his life was head- believe that in the future there will adulthood. “It’s very applicable to ary.” Graﬃ ti pub night UOIT Dance Academy for the team members in their By Courtney Born own Graffi ti T-shirts over the next Chronicle Staff couple of weeks selling advance tickets for $3 or $5 at the door. All holds bake sale for funds Th e UOIT dance company is proceeds from the pub night are inviting all students to their fi rst going to help support the dance Graffi ti pub night Th ursday, Nov. teamís competitive fees as they 15. travel to competitions across the Students are welcome to wear By Ingrid Saravia province. Chronicle Staff their own blank T-shirt or pur- Itís an all-ages event. Just bring chase one at the door for a night your student ID and ticket for a Dance, dance bake sale. of sketching and doodling. Look night of music and graffi ti. Leotards, tights and glittery costumes aren’t cheap, so on Oct. 30, the women in the UOIT Dance Academy sold cookies, Craft show gifts brownies, and cupcakes to raise funds to go to competitions. By Alyshia Higgins 4:30p.m. Even though competition Chronicle Staff Vendors from across the prov- won’t start until spring the dance ince will be displaying home-made team is getting a head start and It’s never too early to look for crafts, Christmas decorations, started to practise hard and raise that special gift for your loved ornaments, dried fl oral arrange- funds early in the year. ones, and the Port Perry High ments and traditional wooden Team member, Mallory Ryan School Christmas craft show is folk art. said competitions won’t start just the place to fi nd it. Admission is $3 for adults and until March but getting to other Th e 16th annual event is tak- free for children. Parking is also places and buying the costumes ing place Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to free. is very expensive. Photo by Ingrid Saravia “We want to host a competition here in the school,” said BAKE SALE: The ladies of the UOIT dance academy Ryan. sell tasty treats to raise money for competitions. Teens Live Out Loud “We have talked with the Stu- dent Association and various monetarily but since they are not bers in three diff erent divisions By Eric Laganis coln Alexander Community Cen- sponsors in the community.” a varsity team we don’t get all of and they practise on Sunday Chronicle Staff tre, 95 Church St. N., in Ajax. Mu- Emily Ferguson of the hip- the costs covered. nights in the dance studio in the sic for the event will be provided hop team said the SA does help Th e dance team has 40 mem- new gym. On Nov. 9, Live Out Loud, an by many local bands. event to teach teens about drug Th e show will run from 7 p.m. awareness, will be held at the Lin- to 10 p.m. and admission is free. Pub shooting jury selected OPG gets in holiday spirit years ago in April 2004 at E.P. Tay- in the shooting. By Chris Buttonshaw lor’s. Neven Belic of Toronto pleaded By Eric Laganis a free event at the Pickering Nu- Chronicle Staff Eugene “Dwayne” Moses of not guilty to a charge of second- Chronicle Staff clear Information Centre, at 1675 Ajax and a popular graduate of the degree murder and two charges Montgomery Rd., where they will Jury selection began Oct. 24 for Durham College, was working se- of aggravated assault after his ar- Ontario Power Generation host a winter movie and a holiday a murder and assault case in con- curity at a Friday night pub when raignment in Superior Court in (OPG) is getting into the Christ- craft. nection with a shooting at a Dur- gunfi re broke out. Moses was hit Whitby on Oct. 30, 2007. mas spirit. Th e Christmas event runs from ham College pub. and died of gunshot wounds and Jurors are expected to begin On Dec. 7, OPG will be holding 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 Th e shooting took place three two other young men were injured hearing evidence Monday, Nov. 5. p.m. to 3 p.m. 28 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 29

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT DS Zelda game forms new legend

glass takes from its predecessor is By Tyler Ohlew its aesthetic. As a DS title, Phantom Chronicle Staff Hourglass boasts some of the most charming 3D visuals seen on the Th e Legend of Zelda: Phantom system. Th e title even showcases Hourglass may not be what many the system’s seldom seen ability to have expected. Luckily for the Nin- display 3D on both screens. While tendo DS title, it provides an expe- the game could have been an ex- rience straight out of left fi eld, but cellent display of the 2D capabili- one that will reaffi rm the strength ties of the system, the chosen 3D of the series. visuals allow for some great ani- As a franchise, Zelda has al- mation. ways had its sacred cows; me- When originally announced, it chanics, scenarios, and items that was the game’s controls that threw have been synonymous with the many Zelda faithful into a tizzy. series. But in Phantom Hourglass, Gone was the control system fans the traditional ebb and fl ow one had grown accustomed to. Instead, expects is replaced with some- as customary with the DS, touch thing far more streamlined. Th e controls had taken its place. But changes made are both minor rest easy, Phantom Hourglass con- (no need to purchase wallets of trols like a dream. Upon tapping varying size, from the outset thou- an enemy, Link will attack. While sands of rupees can be carried) simple, as the game evolves so do and signifi cant (hearts, the game’s its enemies. A simple tap or stroke measurement of life, are no longer on the screen will no longer be broken up into four fragments and enough, items like the boomerang scattered about, they are found or bow will be necessary. Some whole). And while this is far from enemies can even be felled by the a traditional Zelda title, many fa- DS’s microphone. But that’s not to miliar trappings are still there. One say that the control system is fl aw- will still need to rescue an alarm- less. Summersaults are diffi cult to ingly weak princess, the game’s pull off with each attempt, and oc- Photo by Tyler Ohlew protagonist is the mute but lovable casionally tapping an enemy will Link, and there are enough bombs, not result in the anticipated attack. PHANTOM OF THE HOURGLASS: The new Zelda game is one you will never forget. It boomerangs, and breakable jars But these are extremely rare cases. is action packed with bombs, boomerangs, and breakable jars. for even the most weary of fans to Otherwise the touch controls are feel at home. spot on (in fact, at a later point in As a direct sequel to the stun- the game, a character alludes to vided), and close the lid of their DS golden frogs. It sounds odd, but particular, the Ice Temple’s boss ningly gorgeous Legend of Zelda: the “message board worries” fans to solve one of the game’s trickier shaving minutes off an extensive will bring a smile to even the most Th e Wind Waker, Phantom Hour- had of the controls). puzzles. journey never hurts. Drawing out prudent of players. glass continues the tale of Link set- Which brings up an interest- Sailing the seas is a vast im- your customizable ship’s route is Th e graphics, game play, length, ting sail across the seas in search ing point, Phantom Hourglass lets provement over what was found fun, and allows for as many or as and controls are all in top form of new land. A recap is present at no feature of the DS go unused. In in Th e Wind Waker. Travelling few detours desired. here. Alone, each component can the beginning of the game, just to fact, the game liberally borrows between islands is enjoyable, as While the game is far easier stand proudly amongst the hand- remind veterans and inform new- from many DS titles that Nintendo many obstacles (both good and than most in the series, it’s no less held’s best. But it’s the culmination comers of what transpired in Wind had developed. Players can expect bad) pop up during the trip. Later fun. Th e dungeons grow more of these individual aspects that Waker. Of course, it’s nothing we to literally shout for items, scribble on, travelling between the game’s clever as the adventure wears on, makes Phantom Hourglass such a haven’t seen before. on their map (which now doesn’t four quadrants of sea becomes as do the bosses. While death is great game. Th is is one hourglass Th e best thing Phantom Hour- have to be found, it’s instantly pro- a breeze with the help of some rare, your enjoyment won’t be. In the sands of time will never forget. Dumbledore’s private life Spice Girls gets too much publicity concert sells out In front of hundreds of fans in Carnegie Hall, Harry such as www.ultimateguitar.com and www.retrojunk. Potter author J.K. Rowling brought Hogwarts’ most com, Rowling is accused of outing Dumbledore as a beloved and dedicated headmaster, Albus Dumble- clever marketing scheme when there is no evidence in two minutes dore, out of the closet. in the books to back it up. Th e reading in Carnegie Hall was the last stop on Have these people ever read the books? Rowling’s American tour of the fi nal Harry Potter Th ere were little hints throughout the series. By Jenna-Lee Mainse rated since February. 2001. book, Deathly Hallows. Dumbledore has an obscured troubled past and Chronicle Staff Th e Return of Th e Spice Girls Sixteen hundred lucky New York despite his old age lacks a female World Tour will kick off in Van- City public school students and companion. Th e legendary Spice Girls couver on Dec. 24 and stop at their guests attended the event on Ingrid Also, Dumbledore tends to will be making a two-night pit 17 other cities around the world Oct. 19, when she read from the last dress very elaborately, for example stop in Toronto during their before the tour ends. few chapters of the book and then In Chapter 1 of Th e Philosopher’s much-anticipated reunion tour. Couldn’t get tickets? Not a answered audience questions. Saravia Stone, when he is fi rst introduced, After tickets for their fi rst problem. When a young fan asked if he is wearing long purple robes Dumbledore, who throughout the with glittery stars. scheduled appearance at the Fans can look forward to the series emphasizes the power of In the last chapter of Deathly Air Canada Centre on Feb. 3 release of the Spice Girls Great- love, ever fell in love himself, Rowling casually said to Hallows, Dumbledore tells Harry that Grindelwald’s sold out in two minutes, the est Hits album, which features a shocked audience that Dumbledore was gay. ideas “infl amed” and “captivated” him and that the ap- Spice Girls added a Feb. 4 con- 13 of their chart-topping singles, She later added that he had a tragic infatuation pearance of a charismatic friend lured him into fan- cert as well. Th e concert forum such as Wannabe and Spice Up with his equal and dark rival Gellert Grindelwald. tastical dreams of power and infl uence. “Two clever, will be fi lled to capacity with Your Life. Th e surprised crowd cheered while Harry Potter arrogant boys with a shared obsession,” he recalls, 19,800 Spice Girl fanatics. Sporty, Posh, Scary, Baby, haters had yet another reason to complain why the resulted in “two months of insanity.” Th e reunion tour was an- and Ginger Spice are also releas- books are inappropriate for children - Rowling has Dumbledore’s love for Grindelwald caused him to nounced by the ‘90s girl group ing two brand new comeback taken heat from religious groups claiming that the delay their legendary battle for fi ve years. (Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, singles titled Headlines (Friend- books promote witchcraft. Harry Potter fan or not, it’s not fair to accuse Rowl- Melanie Brown, Melanie Chish- ship Never Ends) and Voodoo, To be fair, not everyone has to like Rowling’s ing of outing Dumbledore for publicity. work. She is a billionaire – she has had enough publicity olm and Victoria Beckham) in which will be included on the But what is not fair is that in forums of websites for a lifetime. June, after being offi cially sepa- group’s greatest hits album. 30 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New games in time for holiday season By Eric Laganis Chronicle Staff

Christmas is quickly ap- proaching, and with it comes another binge of video game releases across all platforms. Th ere are a lot of diff erent types of video games set for release this holiday season, but the two most popular ones so far are Super Mario Galaxy and Assassin’s Creed, said Francisco Andrade, a sales associate at EB Games at the Oshawa Centre. “People have been anticipating [Super Mario Galaxy] like crazy,” he said Andrade said there has Photo by Vanessa Reidt been a big buzz surrounding Super Mario Galaxy because ROCK ON: Above, Former Canadian contestant of Rockstar INXS, Susie McNeil performs her hits such as Hung it’s the fi rst Mario role-playing Up, Believe, and cover songs by R.E.M. and Queen at Johnny B’s in Whitby, where she ended her cross-Canada tour. game for Wii. Assassin’s Creed, for Play- station 3 and Xbox 360, is another game people have been highly anticipating, Andrade said. Creed is a medieval take on the popular Hitman Rockstars in Whitby series where gamers have to assassinate targets and take By Vanessa Reidt songs, including Hung Up, and Be- As she left the stage after her set Usher played many songs from on investigative missions in Chronicle Staff lieve, and cover songs from R.E.M., she thanked David Usher and the his new CD, Strange Birds, includ- the year 1191. and Queen. band for having her along for the ing So Far Down and Brilliant. Other games set for re- Five-time Juno winner David She played a variety of rock ride. He also played his older hit lease include Call of Duty 4: Usher, and former Canadian con- songs and songs to slow it down. Usher came out on stage full song Black Black Heart. Modern Warfare, for Playsta- testant of Rockstar INXS Suzie “Th is tour has been amazing,” force with heavy dance moves, Usher left the stage with the tion 3 and Xbox 360. Mod- McNeil, both played a live show at McNeil said to the crowd. “It’s been big smiles and energetic jumping audience screaming loudly for an ern Warfare leaves behind Johnny B’s in Whitby the night of the best thing ever. on stage. His enthusiastic perfor- encore. the traditional World War II Oct. 26. I had an amazing time, and I’m mance fi lled the room. He came back to play one more elements of previous Call of Th e 19-plus show brought peo- sad that it has to end.” Usher had the audience singing song requested by the audience. Duty games for a more mod- ple from all ages around the area. McNeil played the song Be- loud, with people jumping up and “Th e show had a lot of energy ern feel. Gamers can take on Johnny B’s was the end of the lieve, written by her to inspire the down to the sound of the music. and it was cool seeing a concert missions in places such as cross-Canada tour for both artists. athletes for the 2010 Olympics. All “Th is has been a really fun tour so close-up,” said 20-year-old Brett Russia and the Middle East. McNeil opened the show with proceeds for that song go to the for us,” Usher said into the micro- Kirkham who attended the show. MX vs. ATV: Untamed, set her band playing some of her hit athletes. phone. for release on all platforms, marks the fi rst time an MX vs. ATV title will be released on every console, and off ers new tracks and modes, such as endurocross, where gamers battle other racers as well as the environment in the form of water hazards and rocks. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008, for all consoles, is the latest WWE video game off ering from publisher THQ. Th is year’s version includes many of the old features from past games as well as new ones, including new fi ghting styles and a new submission control system. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike for PSP won’t be based on the usual action- packed elements of previous SOCOM titles, but will have more of a tactical feel similar to the Rainbow Six series. Many more games are set for release and are sure to make the 2007 holiday Photo by Vanessa Reidt season a memorable one for video game publishers and JUNO WINNER: Above, David Usher gives an encore gamers alike. performance for fans at Johnny B’s in Whitby. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 31 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Uxbridge band releases debut album

By Courtney Born Chronicle Staff

It’s time to party in your basement. Th e debut album Party in your basement from the Uxbridge band Grand:PM hit record stores Oct. 30. Having already played at the Mod Club, Drake Hotel and El Mocambo just to name a few, Paul Mayer, Dustin Wood and Jeff Moore have already made a tre- mendous impact on the GTA and surrounding area. With their own mix of synthe- sizers and classical background knowledge, the band has already broken away from other pop rock bands. It’s never easy to make it in such a competitive business, the band got off to a great start with strong inspirations and a strong producer. Taking over six months to pro- duce their debut album, the band wasn’t aware of the heavy ups and downs that come with making a CD. Th ey set up an underground studio in downtown Toronto and worked with Ziad “Zee” Al-Hillal, a well-known producer whose previous works include CDs by Our Lady Peace and Simple Plan. “All thanks goes to Zee. It helps to have someone ride those highs and lows with you. He was just so helpful and understanding throughout the entire processes,” said Mayer. Photo by Courtney Born Th e guys wrote their own mu- GRAND:PM: (left to right) Jeff Moore, Dustin Wood, and Paul Mayer, celebrate the completion of their sic, and Zee didn’t try and force debut album Party in your basement. anything onto the music. “He didn’t have a preconceived idea, what he did was let each song be Wood and Moore met in high puts no limits on themselves or ing doesn’t make a band. With own through these Kermit the frog the best individual song it can be,” school and were burned out from their music. Dustin Wood, the Jazz and musical knowledge un- headphones with a built in radio… said Wood. being in various punk rock bands. band’s bassist, is more focused der their belts the training “helped the fi rst song I remember hearing With it’s painful ups and downs, In time, the boys met Mayer at a on the music than the fame that broaden our horizons and learn on those was ‘times to remember’ making the album was like child- friend’s party, and noticed right comes with the industry. how to support the band better,” by Billy Joel,” said Mayer. birth, Mayer said. “It was exciting, away that he had some serious “Th ere’s a real focus on pop said Moore. Lead vocalist John With a strong sense of passion it was brutal but it was fun.” skills. writing structure in our music, Mayer remembers his years of for his work, Wood’s has always After months of frustration the “We found someone who could along with depth on multiple lay- classical training but also discov- dreamed of being part of such an album came together in a com- actually sing and write songs with ers,” said Wood. ering his own love for rock music. accomplished band. pilation of 11 upbeat tracks. “Not great lyrics. We were thrilled,” ex- Th e band discovered their love “Both my parents didn’t ap- “Th is is what I’ve dreamed of every one of our songs is a dance plained Jeff . for music at an early age, learning prove of rock stars, especially the doing since I was 17-years-old. song. We just stand out by being It’s more than just writing songs from such classic composers as drugs and sex lifestyle,” said Mayer. Th e industry is rough but I love to strong writers,” said Mayer. and strumming a guitar. Grand:PM Bach and Beethoven. But school- “I had to discover pop rock on my do it,” said Wood. Rock band Dungeon loves hits ACC Brown Brigade By Andrew Dalrymple however, when local band and for- Chronicle Staff By Jenn Reid mer Campusfest performers Hail Chronicle Staff Th e Villain took the stage. Th eir Th e American rock band high-energy performance was met the Foo Fighters are coming Th e Dungeon has a new with excitement from the crowd. back to Toronto. favourite colour: Brown. Several fans were moshing and Th e Foo Fighters are com- Brown Brigade, featur- many were screaming along with ing to the Air Canada Centre ing former Sum 41 guitarist Dave every word. As soon as the set was on Nov. 29 for a one-night ‘Brownsound’ Baksh played their over, fans fl ocked to their merch show. fi rst show at Th e Dungeon to an table. Th e band is lead by Dave energetic and satisfi ed crowd. Th e crowd was ready to Grohl on lead vocals, Tay- Th e show, which oc- go again by the time Brown Bri- lor Hawkins on drums, Nate curred Oct. 27, opened with bands gade made their way to the stage. Mendel on bass, and the gui- Pride Tiger and Solidarity, who Th e band played through their set tarist is Chris Shifl ett. both managed to keep their set of reggae-inspired metal, off their Th e band was formed in interesting despite lack of enthu- debut album Into Th e Mouth Of 1995 by Grohl and is named siasm from the audience. While Badd(d)ness. after a confi dential military the crowd may have been restless, Brown Brigade are con- operation during World War both bands did not let it aff ect their tinuing their tour across Ontario, II, which did research on performance. with upcoming stops in Kingston, UFOs. Th at was not the case, Ottawa and Toronto. 32 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New Transformers DVD Toronto struts release of the fall season fashion By Chris Buttonshaw Chronicle Staff sense More than meets the eye. Ro- bots in disguise. Transformers, the movie of the L’Oreal summer, was released on DVD Oct. 16 and will probably be the Fashion Week DVD release of the fall. Transformers is based on the wraps up 1980s television show that was created from the popularity of the toys. Th e movie is directed by By Emily Palonen Michael Bay, produced by Steven Chronicle Staff Spielberg, and stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Who are you wearing? Gibson, and of course the heroic Th e models of L’Oreal Autobots and villainous Decepti- Fashion Week, the most pres- cons. tigious of all fashion events in Th ere are two major storylines Canada, wore haute couture in the movie, Sam Witwicky from Oct. 22 to 27 as Canadi- (LaBeouf) and Bumblebee and an an designers conquered the army squad (Duhamel and Gib- runway showing their Spring son) fi ghting the Decepticons. Th e 2008 collections in Toronto. squad and army versus Decep- A 30,000-sq. ft. tent was set ticon scenes are really awesome up in the heart of downtown and heart-pounding. However, at Nathan Phillips Square, the Witwicky ones are more like mimicking the tents set up Herbie, with Bumblebee acting at Bryant Park for New York like a living car. But that isn’t a bad Fashion week. In previous thing because Bumblebee is pretty years the event was held at funny. Exhibition Place and proved If giant transforming robots and to be nothing but an inconve- explosions weren’t enough, there nience. are even some car chases, short Th e tradition of Toronto’s as they are. Th e new looks for the L’Oreal Fashion Week began Transformers’ robot and vehicle TRANSFORMERS DVD: Autobot vs Decepticon, the new Transformers DVD cover. offi cially in 2001 but has been modes are really cool and some going on for decades in the are even an improvement over the too many human parts and not great because it explains how the Paramount Pictures for a June 26, fashion capitals of the world- original cartoon versions. Mega- enough giant transforming robot transformers came into existence. 2009 release date, with Michael Paris, London, Milan, and the tron is a jet now instead of a gun, parts, and there are also no Auto- It’s funny, full of fast-paced action, Bay and many of the cast members fi rst in New York in 1943. Bumblebee is a Camero instead of bot-versus-Decepticon fi ghts until and honestly who doesn’t love gi- returning for the sequel. Fans are Th e advertising slogan of an original Volkswagen Beetle, and the end. In addition some (most ant fi ghting robots with guns that no doubt wishing it was sooner. this year’s fashion week was, Optimus looks a lot cooler with the actually) of the transformers get can transform into cool vehicles? Until then people will just have “Who are you wearing?” It fl amed nose truck look. very little screen time. Some get Th e movie did very well in the- to watch the DVD, and enjoy every promoted seven major fash- Some minor negatives about less than two minutes. atres and on DVD that the sequel minute of its two hour 40 minute ion designers in Canada, the movie are that there are But overall the movie is really has already been announced by running time. nicknamed the Group of Seven, which included Izzy Camilleri, Pink Tartan, David Dixon, Joeff er Caoc, Andy Th é-Anh, Comrags and Ar- thur Mendonça. Nintendo falls from greatness Approximately 15,000 people were present at events throughout the week as more its intentions are far from favour- sions. Th e creator of Mario, Zelda, franchise when the creators are than 25 designers showed By Tyler Ohlew able for gamers. and many more said that in work- behind it, and a lot of times this is their vision on the 61-metre Chronicle Staff Th e reason is Nintendo’s his- ing with outside development lost when it’s in another’s hands. runway. I’m having a problem with Nin- tory concerning the handling of its houses, the results of those eff ort Th e end products are often the Among the designers was tendo and the recent reports that it intellectual properties. For most disappointed the company. He opposite of what is intended, and Paul Hardy, who just fi ve has made a confi dential two-year titles published by Nintendo, the said he felt that consumers were instead of strengthening a brand it years ago began his career in agreement with THQ. game had been developed inter- excited for a product that did not becomes diluted with inadequa- fashion at Toronto Fashion Basically, if the reports are true, nally, meaning their own team deliver. cy. Week. the behind-the-scenes dealings made the game. Th ere’s something Nintendo needs to realize that Th ere are some examples of It was evident that Hardy would allow THQ (developers of to be said about Nintendo’s games, gamers don’t need X number of able-bodied developers taking the had been hard at work pull- all things awful and Nickelodeon) and that’s always been quality. Mario titles a year. Th ere’s no need reigns, such as Bioware develop- ing together his light and airy to work with one of Nintendo’s in- If history is any indicator, out- to farm these great intellectual ing a role-playing-game with the spring designs of soft neutral tellectual properties, something sourcing games has shown some properties to outside developers. Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. But tones mixed with splashes of along the lines of Th e Legend of developers aren’t really up to snuff . Because of their actions, fran- far too often companies are willing plum, tangerine and emerald Zelda or Donkey Kong. An example is the Star Fox series. chises such as Star Fox become to hand off properties important green. After initially posting the story, With Star Fox for the SNES and tarnished. But this isn’t just Nin- to their portfolio just to meet some At 4 p.m. on the Friday of gamesindustry.biz later updated Nintendo 64, the company pro- tendo’s business practice. A lot of sort of quota. Fashion Week the models the piece with a comment from a duced the title themselves, with publishers are more than willing Th is isn’t an issue of having too strutted down the runway, THQ representative who stated both games receiving well-earned to hand off their most valued prop- many entries of a particular fran- backed by an orchestral sym- that the agreement between Nin- scores, and sales in the millions. erties to undeserving or untested chise, it’s an issue of quality titles. phony thundering through- tendo and THQ was a standard But for Nintendo’s Gamecube developers. If there are 12 Mario games out the tent, draped in short, agreement allowing the publisher console, the series was handed Microsoft has handed off Viva to be released in a year, each one satin, ruffl ed dresses with to develop titles for Nintendo’s over to Rare and Namco, which Pinata to development studio should have the care put into it by shiny black pumps and sheer Wii. resulted in Star Fox Adventures Krome, and the result of the re- talented developers, not one with scarves wrapped around Nintendo hasn’t spoken about and Star Fox Assault, respectively. lationship is Viva Pinata: Party the track record of a lesser devel- their heads to unify the col- the issue, but it should quickly Both sold well below expectations, Animals, a simple button mash- oper. lection. confi rm or deny the matter. and were critically panned for de- ing party game. Hardly the proper If the quality is there, gam- Th e audience of about 300 For gamers, this is an alarming railing the series. extension for such a wel l-received ers don’t mind the quantity. Th ey stood and applauded. trend. While such an agreement Nintendo’s own Shigeru Miya- simulation title. don’t get sick of great franchises, may line some executive’s coff ers, moto took issue with past deci- Th ere’s a lot of passion for a but they will if they’re misused. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 33 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Bruce brings Magic to vinyl Guy By Andrew Dalrymple Fawkes Chronicle Staff

For the fi rst time since 1984 with Born in the U.S.A, Bruce day burns Springsteen has released an album on vinyl, Magic. Critics and fans have won- dered why the Boss has done such bright a thing and if there’s any purpose behind it. Was it a teaser for his CD release on Oct. 2? Or was it done, for the so he could get Grammy nomina- tions and possibly awards? Who cares what the Boss’s mo- tives are? Th e fact of the matter is British Magic is a classic Springsteen al- By Andrew Capps bum. Not his best, but still a solid Chronicle Staff album. Th e album consists of pumping Remember, remember the fi fth guitars, enthusiastic drums, eerie of November, keyboards, smooth guitar solos, Gunpowder, treason and plot. the piano, the glockenspiel and as We see no reason usual, Springsteen’s motivational Why gunpowder treason vocals. Should ever be forgot! Magic’s fi rst song is Radio No- After North Americans have where, which is also Springsteen’s celebrated Halloween, Britons fi rst single from the album. Th e prepare for their own incandes- beat and vocals give a reminder of cent evening, Guy Fawkes Day. somewhere between Born to Run Th e tradition was brought to and Th e Rising. light to the world through the Th e album concludes with the movie, V for Vendetta, in which hidden track Terry’s Song, which a masked character attempts to is in tribute to Springsteen’s long- overthrow the oppressive British time friend Terry Magovern who BRUCE IS BACK: Bruce Springsteen is back and has released his new album, Magic, Government with explosives and passed away at the end of July. on vinyl. The album showcases Bruce’s talents and those of his bandmates. fi reworks. In between are songs such as Th is tradition however has a Girls in Th eir Summer Clothes, documented start, Nov. 5, 1605 Your Own Worst Enemy, You’ll Be during the reign of King James I. Comin’ Down and Livin’ in the Fu- When listening to Magic, it’s and obviously his roots (Born to this album and embrace it for who After the death of Queen Eliza- ture, which truly shows off the as- obvious that this album features Run and Darkness on the Edge of Springsteen is. He’s not the Boss of beth I, English Catholics were set the E-Street Band is to Spring- Bruce of fi ve years ago (the Rising), Town). old, but any kind of Boss is satisfy- hoping for better treatment under steen. his early years (Born in the U.S.A) Any Springsteen fan will enjoy ing. James, but this was not the case. Th irteen young men decided to act against the crown and the King. Th eir plot was to blow up the 911 pub Houses of Parliament in the hopes Suzie tours Toronto of killing the King, possibly the Prince of Wales and some Mem- bers of Parliament. Nov. 22 Th e conspirators obtained 36 By Vanessa Reidt barrels of gunpowder and hid Chronicle Staff them in a cellar under the House By Greg Snow of Lords. Some of the conspirators Chronicle Staff Known for her hit songs Hung had second thoughts. Up and Believe, former con- One went so far as to write to E.P. Taylor’s pub will be the ven- testant of the famous TV show a friend, Lord Monteagle, urging ue hosting 911 night on Nov. 22 at Rockstar INXS, Suzie McNeil will him to stay away from the Houses 9 p.m. be touring around Toronto. of Parliament Nov. 5. Th e event will be bringing to- Having recently released her Th is warning letter eventu- gether students from the para- new CD, Broken and Beautiful, ally reached the King. It was Guy medics program with local fi re McNeil, an independent singer, Fawkes that was found with the response teams, 911 dispatchers will be playing at Th e Guvern- 36 barrels of gunpowder when the and anyone involved in the EMS ment in Toronto on Nov. 7. authorities stormed the cellar. system. She will also be appearing at Th e night that the gunpowder Th e night will provide students the Markham Th eatre on Nov. conspiracy was defeated, Britons with a social atmosphere, allowing 17, Nathan Phillips Square on lit bonfi res to celebrate the safety them to get a better understanding Dec. 1, and the GM Centre in Os- of the King. Th is tradition is now of their careers from people who hawa on Dec. 31. over 400 years old. are in the fi eld. She will also be playing with Th e bonfi re tradition has con- “Basically we want to show the well-known Canadian singer tinued since then with a few addi- what we do and get to know the David Usher at the Markham tions. Eventually effi gies of Fawkes, people we will be working with,” Th eatre. the “Guy,” and the Pope were set said Toni Ferreira, a second-year For more information, visit alight on the bonfi res. Primary Care Paramedic student. www.myspace.com/suziemc- Photo By Vanessa Reidt More recently effi gies of local All those wishing to attend can neilmusic. politicians were added as well. purchase tickets at the tuck shop SUZIE MCNEIL: from TV’s Rockstar INXS, performs at Th is is not a political comment for $3 or pay $5 at the door. You Johnny B’s in Whitby Oct. 26 towards the Pope but rather just a must be legal drinking age. long-held tradition. Th e day of the bonfi re, children can still be seen carting their dum- mies around asking for “a penny Gob returns with an all ages show in Oshawa for the Guy.” Th e money they receive is used to buy fi reworks to Ending Alexander, Ash Lee Blade and Only Way Back are opening the set off at the bonfi res. By Craig Clark 15 show at Th e Dungeon. Doors open at 5 p.m. on the Th ursday and it’s Th is tradition is not only cel- Chronicle Staff an all-ages event with a 19-plus section. Tickets are available at Standing ebrated in Britain but can also still 8 Count Clothing in Oshawa. be seen taking place in New Zea- Finally, after three years Vancouver punk band Gob are touring and Th is band has disappeared for a long time so this is an event nobody land and in Newfoundland. are stopping in Oshawa on Nov. 15 to support their new album Muertos should miss because they may never come back. Vivos. 34 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Give a gift to a special pet this holiday season By Katie Strachan ham is sponsored by a large food Chronicle staff company so there is no need for pet food. Make a pet’s Christmas special Items on the wish list include: too. Pet Nanny Plus, a professional oranges and carrots, humidifi ers, agency that cares for pets while fans, laundry detergent, vitamins, their owners are on holidays, is bleach, dish soaps, cat litter, gar- hosting its third annual Wishbone bage bags, non-latex gloves, Ca- for Pets Supply drive. nadian Tire money, small animal It is in eff ort to aid the Humane treats, collars, leashes, bed shav- Society of Durham Region’s over- ings, and more. crowded pet centres. Th e event runs until Nov. 5. Donations can be dropped off Large donations can be picked up at Pet Valus in Oshawa (King and by a pet nanny plus representative Park, Ritson and Taunton, King upon arrangement. and Townline) and in Bowman- 2008 Calendars are also avail- ville at Pet Valu on Highway 2. able for $15, which goes directly CANADIAN EH? The Vancouver-based band, Yoko Casionos, broke into the music Th e Humane Society of Dur- to the Humane Society of Durham scene with a sound that mixes loud power pop and boy-girl harmonies. The band Region. consists of, from left: Juice, Misty Reid, Kleron Rhys Drake, and Chad Reid. Get educated A fresh new talent is about HPV blowing in from the west By Mark Milner laced with the boy-girl harmonies bum and is at least two minutes and win $1,000 Chronicle News of twins Misty and Chad Reid (gui- too long. Furthermore, the album By Ingrid Saravia a Sony Vaio laptop computer, tar and bass, respectively) that loses steam in the middle with a Chronicle Staff valued at $1,500. British Columbia has been host sounds like Th e New Pornogra- handful of tracks that contribute To win students can create to an interesting music scene in phers at times. nothing. videos, radio commercials, or the past fi ve years, with pop acts Unlike anything by Th e New Overall, it’s a solid debut re- Get creative and win $1,000 posters - Get creative and in- such as Th e New Pornographers, Pornographers, though, Th ese are cord. dollars. form others. Immaculate Machine and Bella all the New Old Times is a bit un- Although it doesn’t stand out Th e Society of Obstetricians Th e contest closes Nov. 21, putting out great records. If it has even. amongst the other records com- and Gynaecologist of Canada 2007 at midnight. All questions its way, Vancouver-based quintet On one hand, the fi rst half of ing from the same scene, there are wants students on campus to about the contest and submis- Th e Yoko Casionos will be the lat- the album roars out of the gate, enough good tracks to recommend get educated about human pap- sions can be sent to HPVcon- est act to break out of the west. with guitar-driven rockers such as the album to fans of the genre. illomavirus (HPV) and spread [email protected] or by Winners of the NXNE’s Best Cameras On, Loose Cannon or No However, this may be a hard the word and not the disease. mail to HPV General Student Unsigned Band for 2005, Th e Yoko Regrets. record to track down, as Th e Yoko Th is is the fi rst ever HPV chal- Contest c/o COMPOUND, 7 ad- Casionos’ debut record, Th ese are But there are also a few mis- Casionos were dropped by Uni- lenge on campus and an oppor- miral Road, Toronto, ON, M5R the New Old Times (Universal, steps, such as the dub-infl uenced versal shortly after its release. Still, tunity to win the $1,000 prize or 2l4. 2006), is a slice of loud power pop, song Nice To Meet You, which it’s worth tracking down for pop- goes against the fl ow of the al- rock fans. Model trains are stopping in town By Eric Laganis Chronicle Staff

Model trains are coming to Whitby. On Nov. 17, the Pine Ridge Rail- roaders are holding their annual model trains show at Father Leo J. Austin Secondary School, 1020 Dryden Blvd. Th e event will show- case many diff erent trains and track layouts as well as the opportunity to buy railroad equipment. Admission for adults is $5, children under 12 are $2 and children under 5 get in free. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 35 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Knights slay Lords in opener with. Th at helps him a lot. There By Dwayne Wynter aren’t too many teams that can Chronicle Staff cover both of them,” head coach Peter Gordon said. Following a loss on the road the Leading by 10 at the end of the Durham College Lords came up fi rst half, the start of the second de- short in a less- than-spirited home termined the game. opener, Oct. 30, losing 90-80 to the Th e Colts’ full court pressure Fleming Knights. was a complete disaster for the In a game that had no fl uidity Lords, who at one point turned the and sounded like an away game ball over 11 consecutive times. for the home team, as Fleming “Th e press really hurt us. I was fans cheered loud and chanted all shocked how we handled it…it’s a night, both the Lords and Knights learning process. We need to ad- traded baskets in a tug-of-war type just, and that will happen,” Gordon game. said. Believing Fleming was not go- Playing their fi rst fi ve of six ing to be as hard as their previous games at home, the 0-2 Lords are game, the Lords were not pre- hoping to take advantage of their pared. home-heavy schedule. “Our intensity needs to go up… “It’s very important to get off to we know we have to play harder. a good start to start the year… you We were paying attention to their need to win your home games,” name (Fleming) and not their Gordon said. team,” Anthony Batchelor said. Th ough both teams came out somewhat aggressive, the Knights dominated down low all night, seemingly at will. Box Scores “Our defence was terrible,” Batchelor said. Durham vs. Fleming Continuously, the Knights ran Photo by Dwayne Wynter (Home opener Oct. 30.) high screen and rolls and pick- and-pops, looking for the open WORKING HARD: Anthony Batchelor gets to the basket in home opener on Oct. 30. Courtney Small 21 three, and there were many of Anthony Batchelor 18 them throughout. Evan Browne 15 “When you shoot 50 threes their lacklust team defence. quirements. Jumping to an early 8-2 within Nicolas Brown 12 you’re bound to hit 25… our men- Understanding that the season the fi rst few minutes, the Lords tal preparation wasn’t there to- However, still in fairly good ahead is a long one, the Lords still controlled the game’s tempo and night,” Courtney Small said. spirits despite the loss, the Lords remain focused on what’s ahead. took the Colts crowd out of the Durham vs. Centennial Half-time saw the score dead- are optimistic. “We have a game on Friday and game. (First regular season locked at 39 apiece and nothing “Can’t let these losses keep us a game on Saturday. We gotta get Durham’s Anthony Batchelor, game Oct. 26) changed thereafter. down. We have to keep pushing,” ready,” said Small. with 26 points, and Courtney Even with solid contribu- Batchelor said. In contrast to their game Small, who added 18 points, were Anthony Batchelor 26 tions again from Nicolas Brown Th e Lords, in their defence, against Fleming, the Lords came a problem for Centennial all night, Courtney Small 16 12 points and from their bench, were short-handed against Flem- out extremely aggressive against and their on-court chemistry was Nicolas Brown 14 most notably Evan Browne with ing, as starting guard Tyler Pelley the Centennial Colts during the obvious. 15 points and Daniel Miller with and Vick Warya did not dress due regular season opener on Oct. 26 “(Batchelor) has never had a 6, the Lords could not overcome to complications with eligibility re- but fell short 75-68. player as good as Small to play Durham crush Fleming by 41 Great free throw shooting and solid play help Lords in convincing win

By Dave Butt Rebounding seemed to work, and into the second half the Lords Chronicle Staff as the team grabbed the ball after seemed to sit back and move the almost every shot both on off ence ball around. Th e Lords women’s basketball and defence. Free throw shooting was work- team opened their home season However, Fleming did seem to ing well for the Lords too. Baulk with a big win against Fleming last struggle all night with their shoot- said the team has been working on Tuesday. ing. that in practice, with each player Coming off a loss to Niagara in Coach Tim Baulk explained having to score 100 baskets, and the pre-season the team was eager that although they did gain a lot of some more than 100. to win their fi rst game in front of rebounds, some players struggled Meaghan O’Reilly had no prob- the home crowd. and rebounding needs to hap- lem with her shooting, scoring Th ey showed they wanted just pen from everyone to win games. a total of 16 points for the night. that by scoring eight points before However, he was pleased with the O’Reilly said it’s a team sport and Fleming could even get on the win because he feels Fleming is she’s happy that she can contrib- board. one of the teams they need to beat ute to help the team succeed. Th e team kept the relentless to make to playoff s. Erin Emery, who was averaging pressure all through the fi rst half “Everyone came to play, and 15 points a game in the pre-season, but allowed Fleming to take a few everyone scored points,” Baulk showed she still had it with a total more points before it ended. added. “Everyone contributed in of 15 points. During the second Th ey owned the fi rst half, how- some manner. half she took a fi nger in the eye ever, ending it up 36-7. “It’s a team win and we need and was taken out of the game. more of those this year to be suc- Th e Lords fi nished the game by Photo by Dave Butt Durham had plenty of steals during the game, with Meaghan cessful.” adding 25 more points in the sec- Both Fleming and Durham are ond half to rack up a fi nal score of PASSED BY: Cassandra Bacopoulos looks to score. O’Reilly leading the night with a total of fi ve. young teams with new coaches, 61-17. 36 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 SPORTS NEWS Th e Lady Lords were Rob McNab successful in Ottawa By Chris Jones Chronicle Staff is part of the Th e Lady Lords of soccer have won the provincial championship two years in a row. Th ey went into Ottawa, on the weekend of Oct. ‘Dream Team’ 27-28, as the number one team in Canada. Th ey had a perfect 8-0 By Jenna-Lee Mainse season, and had no goals against. Chronicle Staff Th eir fi rst game took place on the 27th in the afternoon against Not only is the Durham Col- the Fanshawe Falcons. League lege varsity baseball team On- leading scorer and 2007 Player of tario Conference champions, the Year Katie Szeghalmi scored but it has a member with a na- a pair of goals for her team, along tional title. with teammate Brittany Micucci Robert McNab, a member of scoring one to lead the Lords to a Lords baseball, was named to 3-0 win. the All-Canadian “Dream Team” Th e Lords defence contained by Th e Canadian Intercollegiate the Falcons off ence for the full 90 Baseball Association. minutes. McNab fi nished the season After the win over the Falcons, in the top fi ve in most major cat- the Lords went into the gold medal egories, with 13 runs batted in game against the Humber Hawks, and a .458 on-base percentage. which took place the next day. “I think it’s great that some- Th e fi rst half was scoreless, due one from our team was recog- Photo by Jenna-Lee Mainse to the wet fi eld. WHAT A MACHINE: Katie Szeghalmi is this year’s player nized, because we had such a great season,” said McNab. “But Th e second half the Lady Lords of the year. She scored 12 goals in the regular season I think there are a lot of other HE GOT ER DONE: found their off ence, which has and helped her team win the OCAA championship. been excellent all season. Szegha- guys on the team that are more Robert McNab after a lmi scored her fi rst of the game 56 deserving.” successful season was minutes into the game. Th e defence played superbly, with glee. She picked up her 11th Th e Lords completed their named to the All-Cana- Exactly 10 minutes later, last putting a halt on the Hawks of- shutout of the year. season after being undefeated dian Dream team by the year’s player of the year Amanda fence. Th e Lady Lords will go to the and competing in the national Canadian Intercollegiate championships in Moncton. Durno scored her fi rst of the tour- Right after the referee blew the CCAA national soccer champi- Baseball Association. nament. fi nal whistle, the Lady Lords ran onship again. It will take place in out to their goalie Ashley Visser Halifax Nova Scotia, Nov. 7-10. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 37 38 The Chronicle November 6, 2007 SPORTS NEWS Lords defeat Georgian 3-0 Lords Th e rest of the set, these two win By Chris Jones teams found themselves dead even Chronicle Staff going down to the fi nal serves. The Lords found themselves tied at 24. again Th e Lady Lords volleyball team Stan Marchut, Durham College started their season Oct. 25, and hall of famer coach, decided to call By Chris Jones what a game. a timeout to calm his girls down. Chronicle Staff Th ey beat the Georgian Griz- “Th ey weren’t passing well, we got zlies three sets to none on home to get the ball all around the court,” Th e Lady Lords of volley- ground. he said. ball went into Seneca with a As the girls were warming up to But it was the inspiring words positive mind, and shut out the remix of Crazy Train by LiL Jon of associate coach Jessica Powell the Sting three sets to none, featuring Trick Daddy and Twista, that sparked the girls. capturing their second win of spectators began to fi ll the stands. “I asked them what kind of team the season and their second Once the whistle went off to did they want to be,” she said. shutout. begin the game, the Lady Lords Apparently they wanted to be a It took the ladies a bit to get showed no mercy, taking a quick good team. Th ey came back to win into the game, but Amanda 9-4 lead. the set 26-24. Doris stepped up her game. Good serving by Cheryl Silva Th e Lady Lords kept the mo- “Amanda played sensa- kept the ladies up the fi rst set. mentum in the third to take the set tional in the centre position,” However, later in the set the Griz- 25-19 and the sweep. said Charlene Risebrough zlies found some momentum, to Karlene Risebrough Barnes Barnes. “But our passing was make the score 22-16. led the Lords off ensively with 11 still weak in the fi rst set.” After that, they served into the kills and two aces. Silva ended the Th e passing may have not net to give the Lords the ball back. game with six kills, fi ve aces, and been 100 per cent, but they Th e two teams continued to two blocks. still took the set 25-18. rally back and forth until the Lords Powell thinks her team looked Th eir passing improved in stepped up their game to take the good, but they still need some the second set, which they fi rst set 25-21. work. won 25-14. Th e second set was a little dif- “We are optimistic about the “We focused more on our ferent. After a small Lords rally, upcoming season,” she said. passing in the second set,” they found themselves up 9-7. “We just have to keep up the of- Barnes said. Th e Grizz battled their way fence.” Photo by Chris Jones Th e third set was a little back to tie the game at 9, but a nice On Nov. 2-3, the Lady Lords diff erent. Th ey were losing, block by Amanda Doris sparked played in a tournament at Humber TAKE THAT: Amanda Falzon and Stephanie Femia block but their off ence turned the their off ence. Th ey went on a fi ve- College. Th ey don’t have another a spike against the Georgian Grizzlies. Cheryl Silva momentum around and they point rally and found themselves home game until Nov. 13 against took the set 25-23. ahead 14-9. the Redeemer Royals. backs up her teamates. Th ree men get Women’s tennis team OCAA accolades ﬁ nish season strong Warriors to capture the team’s fi rst for sure,” said Easter. By Ryan Chalmers Savarino points of the season. “She put in a lot of work over Chronicle Staff “Th e fi rst year was a rough the off -season and she really want- one,” said Kane Easter, assistant ed to get better. Every one of her Th e season is now over for the varsity coach. “We showed some matches was competitive.” Durham men’s soccer team but sisters get improvement this year but failed For next season the coaches three of its players were given rec- to win any overall matches against are hoping to continue to improve ognition by the OCAA. the seven universities we played.” and they want to win one of their Fabrice Kabongo was named ﬁ rst points Bianca Savarino-Easter was overall matches against the other top goaltender in the east region. pleased with her play this season schools. He fi nished the season with four after a couple of year’s layoff from “I feel that we can go out and shutouts and the best goals against this year University tennis. get a win next year,” said Easter. average in the west. “I haven’t played in a couple “We will be losing three of our Last year’s all-Canadian de- By Ryan Chalmers years so I just wanted to go out and top women but we will get better fenceman Trevor Delpippo was Chronicle Staff compete,” said Savarino-Easter. through recruiting.” named a league all-star. “I wasn’t expecting a lot be- Now that UOIT has been es- “Our all-Canadian Trevor im- Th e UOIT women’s tennis team cause I was playing against women tablished, the word is spreading pressed me all season, especially has fi nished its second season, that have been playing at this level through the GTA that a university in the playoff game against Fan- showing steady signs of improve- for years. I won’t be returning next is in Oshawa. shawe,” said head coach Stan ment over last year. season but I was satisfi ed with my “We want to attract more play- Bombino. “He showed his true grit Two of the women, Bianca performance.” ers here and I think the word Dawn O’Brien showed the most is spreading around about the in that game.” Photo by Ryan Chalmers Savarino-Easter and her sister Gi- Rashid Koriya, the Lords mid- ALL-STAR: Trevor Delpippo annetta Savarino, won their dou- improvement this season and im- school,” Easter said. fi elder, was also named to the was named as a league bles match and both their singles pressed her coaches with her work “UOIT is so new that we ex- league all-star team. matches against the Waterloo ethic. pected it to take some time and go all-star. “She was our most improved through the growing pains.” Rowing season comes to a close competitive crews. crew, and had their best time of of those would advance from their all in their race, posting a time of By Mark Milner Th e women’s novice eight had the season. heats. 7:53.59. Chronicle News the best showing, fi nishing second Competing as an exhibition Th e women’s sculling fi nished In the fi nal race for the Ridge- Th e Ridgebacks rowing teams in their heat. Th ey did not win a crew was the men’s cox four crew. fourth with a time of 8:50.06, as did backs, the heavyweight men’s closed out their season on Oct. 27 medal but posted their best time of Th ey fi nished sixth. the men’s lightweight four, with a eight fi nished fourth with a time of and 28 in St. Catharines at two re- the year for a two-kilometre race. Th e next day at the OUA Cham- time of 7:33.21. Both were almost 6:34.34. Unfortunately, this was not gattas hosted by the OUA. Th e men’s novice eight also pionships, the Ridgebacks entered a minute behind the winner. enough to advance to the fi nals. On Oct. 27, at the OUA Devel- fi nished without a medal. Th ey four crews, including their fi rst Meanwhile, the heavyweight Th is regatta ended the fi rst full opment Regatta, the Ridgebacks placed fourth in their heat, just men’s double and women’s scull- women’s cox four crew fi nished season for the Ridgebacks, who entered one exhibition and two eight seconds behind the winning ing crews for this regatta. Neither sixth in their heat and 12th over- won fi ve medals this year. The Chronicle November 6, 2007 39 SPORTS NEWS Leafs TV a hit in theatres By Kenny Mayhew the big screen. Chronicle Staff “We’re here to sign some autographs, meet some fans and then go in to watch the game,” said Th e opportunity to view Leaf Clark. games from the comfort of your Clark was not the only attrac- own home is beginning to vanish tion to bring fans in to watch the as Maple Leafs Sports and Enter- game. Both Toronto mascots, Car- tainment has chosen to broadcast lton and Duke, were on hand, as 25 of its 82 games on Leafs TV this well as Toronto Marlies players year. David Ling and Brent Aubin. Leaf insiders have recently Watching the game at the the- received emails notifying fans of atres is now done in high defi ni- three diff erent ways to watch these tion, and is the next best thing to games. watching the game in the arena. Subscribing to a TV package “It’s an experience, you get to over satellite or Rogers on De- come to the movies and watch the mand, an online stream at www. game in a diff erent atmosphere,” mapleleafs.com, or attending at said Clark. the movie theatre. Students can fi nd all Leafs Photo by Kenny Mayhew On Th ursday, Oct. 25, Wendel TV games available at the new Clark was on hand at a Toronto Cineplex Odeon opened at the area Cineplex Odeon to promote intersection of Taunton Road and THE KELVINGTON CRUSHER: Maple Leaf great Wendel Clark signs autographs at a the game against Pittsburgh on Grandview. Cineplex Odeon along with the Toronto Marlies’ David Ling and Brent Aubin. Road hockey tournament

By Dwayne Wynter in the Commencement parking fi ve-man team. Chronicle Staff lot, DC and UOIT students and Along with prizes given to the friends are invited to come out for winning team, a portion of the pro- If you’re interested in playing a four-on-four road hockey tour- ceeds will go towards the Canadi- hockey, third-year Durham Col- nament, which will be kicked off an Spinal Research Organization’s lege Sports Management students by a barbecue. Shoot for the Cure campaign. have answered your prayers. Th e entry deadline is Nov. 7 and Interested teams can register at Starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10, the cost is $50 for the maximum [email protected].

Do You Have As Little As 1-4 Hours Per Week To Mentor A Child?

Make a difference in the life of a child.

Cubs

Beavers

Big Brothers and Sisters Looking for male volunteers! Please Contact Us At: www.bigbrothersandsistersofajaxpickering.com Ajax/Pickering 1735 Bayly Street, Unit 7C, Pickering (905) 831-3777 Clarington (905) 623-6646 Big Brothers and Sisters North Durham (905) 985-3733 Of Ajax-Pickering Oshawa/Whitby (905) 579-2551 40 The Chronicle November 6, 2007