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By ROBIN HEALEY Staff Writer “Canada is seeing a seismic shift in its workforce, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is as profound a change as any we have experienced since the Industrial Revolution,” declared Niagara College President Dan Patterson. He made the remarks in a speech delivered to a breakfast gathering of college staff, regional business leaders and political figures in the dining room of Niagara College’s Culinary Institute at the Glendale campus, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Nov. 10. Chris Bentley, Ontario minister of Training, Col- leges and Universities, and Len Crispino, president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, were featured speakers. They each spoke about the Pathways to Prosperity project that seeks to prepare Canada’s workforce for the challenges of the 21st century by building a national skills strategy, which would be similar to initiatives already underway in Great Britain and New Zealand. Crispino said Ontario needs “a third pillar in the education sector,” in the guise of a formal trades apprenticeship system, to stand beside the province’s universities and colleges. He stated that some of the money for the trades apprenticeship program should come from federal transfer payments. According to Crispino, Ontario is the only province without a labour market development agreement in place with the federal government. He said it was a “travesty” that no federal-provincial training agree- ment exists, calling the practice “risky.” Crispino broke with the morning’s polite tone when he admonished members of the federal government in Musicians, magicians, jugglers, belly dancers, live artists and tarot card readers are usually found at a circus, attendance, most notably Liberal St. Catharines MP but at Café Tu Tu Tango they are the weekly entertainment. Kobbler Jay, real name Jason Henderson, start- Walt Lastewka, for the failure of the two governments ed performing at the restaurant in June. Jay says his career as a juggler started about five years ago when to reach an agreement. His suggestion that they read he dressed up as a clown for Halloween. He made balloon figures and juggled. phase two of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce See the Dec. 9 edition of news@niagara for the full story. report Fairness in Confederation, Fiscal Imbalance: A Roadmap to Recovery, released on Nov. 9, garnered Photo by Lesley Kerr laughs and strained mumblings from the audience. “I think Crispino is out to lunch,” responded Lastewka, after the speeches. He said that the federal government has proposed nine agreements and that Ontario must choose one. Poinsettias on sale at Greenhouse Inside “Pick an agreement, and let’s get this deal done.” Just before he left, Lastewka shouted over his shoul- By SHERI WEBBER Staff Writer Pages 10 and 11 – der, “I don’t back down from any issue.” International Week Bentley reported that 70 per cent of future jobs in More than 20 varieties of poinsettias are avail- Ontario would require skills training or post- able at the Niagara College Greenhouse in Niagara- secondary education while only 50 per cent of poten- on-the-Lake. Page 14 – Body Worlds 2 tial workers were undertaking the necessary training. Burgandy Cortez, Mable Star, Jingle Bells, Red He noted that the 20 per cent gap was “bad for future Angel, Prestige, Nutcracker Red, Peppermint prosperity.” and Winterfest Red are among them. Page 15 – Artist Profile Patterson explained that Canada faces three “loom- The six-inch pots are on sale for $5.29 each, 10- ing” economic challenges: the rise of India and China inch pots are $16.99 each and mumsettias are as economic powers, rapid changes in technology that $9.95 each. Page 17 –The Reel Deal would demand newly trained workers while rendering Also available is a large variety of Christmas Movie Reviews the skills of today’s workers obsolete, and the need to dish gardens. The greenhouse is open daily from 9 replace the country’s aging workforce. a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the greenhouse at 905-735-2211 ext. Crispino warned that 52 per cent of skilled trades Page 19 – Living With 4082, if you need further information, or visit workers would retire within 15 years and that Ontario Diabetes could be faced with a “shortage” in the trades. http://www.niagaracollegegreenhouse.com. Continued on page 2 Page 2, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Get cash for your used textbooks By CHERIE BORHO Staff Writer The Niagara College Campus Store is having its annual Cash for Books event running from Dec. 5 to Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Cash for Books allows students to sell their text- books back to the store and get a 50 per cent refund, if the book is being used the following semester. If it isn’t, it could still be bought back if the warehouse is stocking them. However, the amount may be less than Chris Bentley, Ontario minister of training, colleges and universities, at left, is with 50 per cent and will depend Niagara College President Dan Patterson at a breakfast gathering on Nov. 10. on the book. Photo by Robin Healey If the textbook isn’t to be used the following semester and the warehouse isn’t stocking them, the store is Bonnie Etling, sales associate at the Welland Campus Niagara ‘very well placed’ unable to buy the book back. Store, shows off three of the many books the store “We have a lot of money wants to buy back. Photo by Cherie Borho Continued from page 1 When asked if he would In the round-table discus- to give away,” says Welland The province is committed agree to the terms in the sion following the speeches, Campus Book Store Manag- “It’s wonderful, and I Associate Bonnie Etling, of to registering 20,000 new CSA petition, Bentley the majority of attendees er Agnes Hodgson, of St. want as many used books on Port Colborne. apprentices every year by grimaced, then praised the announced that Ontario must Catharines. the shelves [as possible],” To get the most funds 2008, according to Bentley. CSA for its “good advice.” do more to raise the profile The store will pay cash says Hodgson. “And why for your book, ask your On the subject of colleges However, he did not venture of trades and encourage for your books. not buy them from our stu- professor to use the same and universities, Bentley an answer beyond “no apprenticeship programs For your books to be eli- dents? It gives them extra textbook again next said, “We are determined to decision yet.” early in high school. gible, they must be in good money to spend now at semester so that your book achieve two things: provid- Ontario Minister of Patterson said that the rec- condition and have no graf- Christmas time. We need the will be worth more. Then ing access to post-secondary Tourism Jim Bradley, Liberal ommendations and ideas put fiti, but highlighting is OK. used books on the shelves you need to be at the right education and maintaining St. Catharines MPP, forth at this and other You must white out your for January and that reduces place at the right time. The quality.” commended the college for community consultations in name if it’s written in the the cost that the students best time to sell your In an attempt to ensure specializing in specific areas, Ontario would be gathered text and bring back any have to pay out in January.” books is finals week, after access, the College Student such as tourism and comput- into a report and submitted to supplemental materials, “I think it’s a great way your exams are over. This Association (CSA) created a ers, as a way of staying at the Premier Dalton McGuinty such as any CDs or work- for kids to stretch their way, you have already sold petition that asked the “forefront” of new initiatives. and Prime Minister Paul books that may have come money and get a gently your book before the store minister to restrict tuition He noted that by creating the Martin, who will review it with the textbook. used book,” says Sales has a chance to overstock. increases in the 2006-07 Culinary Institute, Niagara before the next first minister’s school year to the rate of College has trained students meeting to be held in Kelow- inflation, as measured by to become “key players” in na, B.C., Nov. 24 to 25. Ontario’s Consumer Price the tourism industry. Patterson mentioned that Furniture Index. 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Canada Eh? Larry Fedoruk grins after The evening stretches from 6 revealing the answer to one of p.m. to 11 p.m., and contestants toughest questions of the are treated to a buffet dinner cour- evening: “What large animal tesy of the college’s Culinary starves to death after losing its Institute. Along the way they sixth and final set of teeth?” imbibe copious amounts of alco- Fedoruk, from Newstalk 610 hol to wash away camaraderie’s CKTB, and Lori Love, from primary obstacle: sobriety. 105.7 EZ Rock, play the role of Love comments that her amusing hosts at the Trivial Pur- favourite part of the party “is the suit Party@Niagara at Niagara sense of community.” College’s Glendale campus, held At the end of the evening, the on Nov. 12. Brainiacs GRQ team is declared They sit together on a massive the overall winner. The team, stage facing the 35 groups of six to Contestants hold signs indicating their answers during the Trivial Pursuit Party at Niagara College’s which won last year, is captained eight contestants, who are seated at Glendale campus on Nov. 12. by Bea Clark, director of the tables throughout the Glendale Photo by Robin Healey workforce and business develop- campus cafeteria, and read trivia “focus is humour.” at Humber College, in Toronto, tion from the grateful crowd at ment division at Niagara College, questions posted on a large screen “Just expect to come and have and now retired, Wilford is a Nia- the end of the party. and includes her husband John above their heads. fun. That’s our goal,” adds Strong. gara College alumnus who chaired Rick Chandler, a Niagara Col- Clark, Ken Elder, Amy Elder, The questions range from ask- Wilford, also from Welland, the Trivial Pursuit Party’s organiz- lege paramedic professor, Laure Morrish, Donna Cunning- ing which two Greek city-states wears a hat with a propeller, aug- ing committee. Despite his title, describes the whole evening as ham, Linda Saari, Emily Andrews participated in the Pelopon- menting his red suspenders and Wilford and other volunteers cred- “wonderful” and “even better and Cindy Andrews. Among their nesian War to the number of bow tie with electric lights. it Julie Densham as the evening’s organized than last year.” awards are DVD versions of Triv- holes in the original Wiffle Ball Between rounds he hosts a seg- chief organizer. The Niagara-on-the-Lake ial Pursuit and a ride in some- to the name of a popular Black ment called Let’s Make a Real Densham, from Grimsby, is native won the brains and bot- thing that looks like a cross Eyed Peas song. Deal, in which the room falls dark Niagara College’s alumni and toms challenge, one of two spe- between a limousine and a mili- Stationed behind a black cur- and spotlights follow him into the events officer and the evening’s cialty events, the other being the tary vehicle. tain and a set of doors, Sue audience where he coaxes contes- architect. She began thinking trivial trivia round that had con- The team Last is Best wins the Strong and other volunteers tants to give the correct answer, about the event immediately after testants compete individually. best effort prize for being the grade the answer sheets from the and offers them mystery prizes. last year’s trivia night and During the challenge, participants team that had the most fun, or, as previous round. Strong, an edu- He mentions that he enjoys entered into extensive planning in were given a question with two Love jests, “That’s the team that cational assistant for the meandering through the crowd and May. She estimates that the responses and placed their hands came here to drink.” Catholic school board who lives listening to contestants trying to evening raised “a couple thou- on their heads or their bottoms to When comparing this year’s in Welland, worked with Doug figure out questions and that he sand dollars,” which will be used indicate their selection. contest to the previous one, Den- Wilford to select questions for must “restrain” himself from to fund Niagara College scholar- Chandler correctly answered sham offers an insight that many of the evening. She sought variety pointing out the correct answer ships and bursaries. the final question, “Which animal the participants agree upon: “This in the questions and said the when he hears it. Once a librarian She receives a standing ova- is mentioned most frequently in is a show, this is entertainment.” Technology employers attract students The 12 toys of Christmas, my true love gave to me By AMANDA STREET lend a hand in the kitchen, as well as a Dora Anjolie, 3, wants ice skates, and Kayla, 5, By JOSHUA BOYLE Staff Writer television set and radio. “She’s still doing wants a baby doll. The most popular dolls Staff Writer As the Christmas season kicks into full pretty good this year,” says Martin. are Cabbage Patch Kids, Dora the Explorer Niagara College students enrolled in swing, malls and toy stores are filled with Bratz has kicked it up a notch with the and Bratz Babies. technology-related programs were invited screaming children and flustered adults. The Bratz Rock Angels line. Items include dolls, If there are children on your gift-giving list to a round-table discussion on Nov. 17 search for the right toy begins. a tour bus and even a recording studio. Mar- this year, be aware of the rush that toy stores with local employers who offer careers Toy Wishes Magazine publishes a Holi- tins says she expects these items to “fly off” get during this busy shopping season. specifically aimed at technology gradu- day Hot Dozen every year, a list of the 12 the shelves during the holidays. Remember the Tickle-Me-Elmo rush a few ates. hottest toys of the holiday season. The list With the releases of Star Wars: Revenge of years back? The informal affair drew representa- includes the toys retailers expect children the Sith and Batman Begins, Batman and Star tives from 14 regional IT employers, to include in that very important list to Wars figures are all the rage for older boys. including Omron Electronics, Bosch Santa Claus. This year the list includes Turbo Raptors and Sapiens are also big for Rexroth and the Fallsview Casino many high-tech products, as well as fun older boys. They are remote control robots that Resort. Each had a table where they products that incorporate learning. follow simple commands like picking some- would hold 20-minute question-and- Surprisingly, Barbie, the ever-popular thing up. answer sessions and network with the blonde doll, has not made the editors’ list, yet High on the list are electronic items. Toys upcoming graduates. she will still be included on most little girls’ ‘R’ Us is completely sold out of Nintendo DS Toy Wishes’ Capt. Sean Ahern and Sgt. Timothy Christmas lists. Top toys last year included Nintendogs, a virtual reality pet dog. This Caudle, of the Lincoln and Welland Reg- Barbie as Princess Anneliese and Erika, as well trend is expected to continue throughout the Hot Dozen iment, were also at the event, representing as the popular Mattel favourite’s competition, holiday season. The release of the Xbox 360 the Canadian Forces. They fielded ques- Bratz. Other favourites were the huggable on Nov. 22 was expected to maintain good Black Belt’s Karate tions from about half of the students who furry, red Elmo doll, Cabbage Patch Kids, sales volumes for Christmas, as the new ver- Dora’s Kitchen attended the event, offering information Nitro Battlers and Tamagotchi. sion of the popular video game console is Flywheels packets on some of the 107 trades used by One of the biggest sources of toys in Cana- “bigger and better,” says Martin. Furby the Forces. da is Toys ‘R’ Us. During the Christmas sea- Four-year-old Riley Reynolds, of Kitchen- I-Dog From refrigeration to combat engi- son, the place is filled with adults and kids er, Ont., has a Gameboy DS at the top of his neers, there were plenty of choices for alike trying to get that much-wanted toy. list this year. To accompany the hand-held iZ those interested in serving. Caudle, 44, To get a closer look at what’s hot in Cana- game system, he would like a superhero Leapster L-Max explained that those who entered some of da, a Toys ‘R’ Us salesperson provided some game like The Hulk or Superman. The Magnetix World the non-commissioned officers’ trades insight. At the college’s Child Care Centre, in Pixel Chix could also earn bursaries and scholarships According to Krystina Martin, 20, of St. Welland, the children are already dreaming Shell Shocker towards gaining a university degree, Catharines, older toys are in. For pre-school up their lists to Santa Claus. Nicholas, 3, V.Smile Pocket enabling them to enter officer-related girls it’s once again all about Dora the wants a Tonka construction digger that digs VCam Now trades, such as aerospace engineering. Explorer. The newest additions to the popu- up dirt; Tyler, 4, wants a blue train; and, The two-hour event drew about 60 lar cartoon figures are the Dora’s talking according to Martin, the most popular toy students. kitchen, which includes a life-sized Dora to train of the year is Thomas, the Tank Engine. Page 4, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Centre receives awards Letter to the Editor By AMANDA STREET calm and gentle and has taught me so Staff Writer much about my own child. Sharon The Niagara College Child Care makes me feel like my child is safe, Centre’s personnel and associates secure, loved and truly cared for.” received three awards in the annual Seniuk says she had no idea she Early Childhood Educators Awards of would be receiving any awards at the Excellence celebration held on ceremony, yet says it is “very” Thursday, Nov. 17. rewarding to know that her peers and Among the recipients was Sharon the parents value the effort she puts Seniuk, for the Parents’ Choice award into doing a good job. and the Individual award presented to “It made me feel very appreciative employees. of all the fine people I come into con- The Parents’ Choice award provides tact with on a daily basis. The sense of an opportunity for parents to nominate love that the children feel for you is a special caregiver who has gone always evident in my day-to-day job, above and beyond the call of duty in and knowing that the parents providing quality child care to their appreciate it is very rewarding.” child/children. Commenting on the Individual The Individual award is presented to award, Pat Eversden, the centre’s employees who contribute to the co-ordinator, says, “Sharon’s thought- overall betterment of licensed ful, caring nature and ongoing support child-care programs. have contributed to a positive working Ann Tbeshat, 32, of Welland, environment within the child-care nominated the 52-year-old Welland centre. A true team player, Sharon is woman for the Parents’ Choice award. valued and respected by all her Incorrect information appeared in a cutline on page 28 of the Nov. 11, 2005, news@nia- Seniuk has been working at the centre colleagues.” gara edition in the report “Teaching South Africans new skills.” It should have read: for 31 years. The final award went to Carolyn Niagara College Chair Jim Ryan, his wife, Dora, Niagara College President Dan Patter- Tbeshat says she nominated Seniuk Turner. The Contributor’s Award is son and his wife Saundra (far right) pose with Nontsikelelo Biko, wife of Stephen Biko, because she is “amazing.” She says as presented to someone associated with a first-time mom, she is able to go to the centre. Turner, whose nieces have the late freedom activist. It is the policy of news@niagara to correct errors of fact. We her with any questions or concerns she attended the day care for the past two apologize for any embarrassment or concern the error caused. has. She adds it’s “a good feeling” years, has donated toys, books, art Submitted photo knowing that someone is available for supplies and decorations. Dear Editor: incarcerated in a South African prison in her son, loving him and caring for him “It is family support, participation I just finished reading the Nov. 11 September of 1977. when she can’t be there. and partnerships like this that edition of news@niagara. His death attracted attention around the world “You can see and feel that she contribute to high-quality child-care This was a great edition – full of so much at that time. Subsequently a movie was made absolutely loves the job and the and enriched programs for our information and, particularly, the articles about him called Cry Freedom in which Denzel children she takes care of. Sharon is children,” says Eversden. regarding Remembrance Day. I understand Washington played the role of Stephen Biko. that the Glendale campus had a ceremony on If anyone is interested in further information Nov. 10 in honour of the day and had about him, they can use the Yahoo search approximately 30 veterans in attendance as engine and look simply for “Stephen Biko – well as staff and students. Congratulations! South Africa.” There is a lot of information With reference to the article on page 28 of available. that issue, concerning South Africa and the I felt it important to identify Mrs. Biko as she photo that was submitted, I would like to is held in very high esteem in her country and is provide some information on the unidentified a wonderful woman. She is now in her 70s. lady in the photograph with us. Keep up the very excellent work. She is Mrs. Stephen Bantu Biko. Her husband was a noted South African non-vio- Sincerely, lent anti-apartheid activist who died while Saundra Patterson

Nominator Anna Tbeshat (left) holds the Parents’ Choice award with winner Sharon Seniuk, as Pat Eversden, Niagara College Child Care Centre co-ordinator, looks on. Photo by Amanda Street RESCUE 911 Read Awareness is the first step in preventing suicide. Available on newsstands and at http://www.newsatniagara.com Attention all students: please join us in a video Friday, Dec. 9 presentation and vital discussion on the impact of suicide. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 Friday, Jan. 27 Increase your awareness, it may help save a life. Friday, Feb. 3 Friday, Feb. 10 TH Friday, Feb. 17 MONDAY,NOVEMBER 28 Friday, March 17 Want to advertise in news@niagara? Please Friday, March 24 contact Laura Tait, advertising director for the 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm • ME104 Friday, April 7 Welland Tribune at 905-732-2411 ext. 281 or e-mail Friday, April 21 [email protected] FREE WORKSHOP & SNACKS news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 5 College Connection College 50,000 alumni stay in touch Photo contest winner

By MIKE LIKONGE Staff Writer The 1968 graduation ceremony introduced the first alumni of Niagara College. Today, alumni assist in fundraising and orga- nizing, events such as reunions, for graduates to reunite with old friends. Jamie King, 34, the manager of Alumni Devel- opment and Students Awards officer and a resi- dent of Niagara-on-the-Lake, said events like these encourage Niagara College graduates to “stay in touch with Niagara College to maintain a life long relationship.” On Sept. 24, they launched a reunion for the 1989-1990 graduates of the Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program. “We’ve made some great strives,” said King. “We are very proud to be launching some reunions.” King is a graduate of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ont. He majored in political science Second-year Journalism-Print program student and minored in English. Kaesha Forand was the second-prize winner in Jamie King has left Niagara College to After graduating, King said he first worked for the Niagara Food Festival photo contest. She took work at St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation the University of Western Ontario, in London, a picture of her father eating a sub on Sept. 25. in Hamilton. Ont., as a donor relation’s officer and later came The photo was one of 18 pictures submitted. Photo by Mike Likonge to work for the Shaw Festival theater in Niagara- Forand received a $300 gift card from Japan Cam- on-the-Lake before coming to Niagara College. insurance offered to students once they graduate. era in the Seaway Mall. Her photo will be used for Oct. 21 was King’s last day at the college after “Every time a graduate applies for the insur- three years. King will be working for St. Joseph’s ance, part of that helps support alumni,” said Julie future Food Festival promotional purposes. Hospital Foundation in Hamilton as a senior Densham, alumni and events officer. Photo by Kaesha Forand development officer. Densham, 39, of Grimsby, said the alumni ser- “It’s difficult to leave a place you respect so vices are for “graduates only and they work much,” said King. “Niagara College is a wonder- towards benefiting grads.” ful place, and I have appreciated working with the Densham is a graduate of the Event Manage- Playful job placements faculty, staff and students alike.” ment (Graduate Certificate) program at the col- King said the greatest achievement for alumni lege. Graduating in spring of 2003 by October of By MELISSA TOPP relates to their support of the institution to their that year she became an employee of the college. Staff Writer community and the contribution they make to the Densham said she’s worked on three reunions. Time for Moore. college and the community. Densham said keeping track of its 50,000 Davey Moore, 20, works full time at Toys ‘R’ Us as a Funding for alumni activities and services alumni members is a major challenge for the 500, which means he unloads delivery trucks, stocks the comes from a variety of sources including a fee office. Every year she said they mail out 30,000 shelves and brings out “big ticket” items to customers charged to students’ tuition, money from the sale copies of the informational Ncompass to reach because they are too big to be on the floor. of Niagara College frames and the home and auto out to alumni. Moore, of St. Catharines, says he got the job because the firm was hiring and, since he knew one of the managers, he knew he’d get a “guaranteed job, no matter what.” Moore says he works long hours but they fly by. On the ACE Niagara plans charity event days Toys ‘R’ Us gets deliveries, they fly by even faster. “I do have fun working there.” Moore says his co-work- What’s ers make his job fun. He says one day when he showed up By NATASHA MENEZES “A lot of the times when people see ‘entrepre- happening Staff Writer neurship’ they think it has to be business only, but early for work, he joined his co-workers in a game of Students and faculty of ACE Niagara are it’s open to all Niagara students.” Scene It? Moore says he knows one of his managers out- at the actively organizing an event called Networking In March 2005, ACE Niagara, in conjunction side of work and describes her as “very fun-loving and a college for Success to raise $500 to aid the victims of with the School of Business and Entrepreneur- joker.” He says his boss is “a funny guy.” both Hurricane Katrina and the earthquakes in ship, co-ordinated its third annual Sandwich Someone who does his job well when he knows what India and Pakistan through the Red Cross. Competition at The Armoury pub at the Glendale he needs to do is how Moore describes himself. He says The fundraiser will involve graduate students campus to collect funds for the Niagara Without he’s “lost” if he doesn’t know what to do. from the Business Administration – International Borders Sri Lanka project. Greene led the contest “I need someone to tell me, ‘OK, this needs to be ACE Business program and Business Administration – and the event raised $187.50. done. Do this. Could you do this and then do that?’ I’m Niagara’s not afraid of hard work. It’s finding it that’s the prob- Human Resources (Co-op) program, in associa- The Networking for Success event will be on charity event tion with ACE Niagara. Students will commit Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Corporate lem.” their time to cooking food based on recipes from Training Centre, on the second floor of the Glen- Moore is a former student of Niagara College in the all over the world. dale campus building. Tickets are $5, which covers Journalism-Print program. Some of the samplers will include Ecuadorian, costs for two glasses of wine. “When I was scouting my post-secondary educa- Chinese and Indian cuisine, which will be paired “We kept it at five dollars because we want to tion, I wanted to act,” explains Moore. However, he Fun work with wine donated especially for this affair. The make it affordable and more accessible for stu- says he didn’t want to leave home, so he looked into at Toys ‘R’ Us samplers will be sold to generate the funds, which dents.” Seventy tickets had been sold as of Nov. 18. what Niagara College had to offer. The only thing that will be donated to the Red Cross. “I think the capacity is 100, and I’m hoping for really interested him was the Broadcasting – Radio, During the course of the evening, Larry Bickn- at least 100,” said Greene. Television and Film program but he was too late and er, from the hospitality division, will give a “We wanted to give something back to the the program was filled. Moore says he then decided to speech on Networking for Success and people community and because of the terrible hurricanes go into the closest thing available to him: the Journal- will be encouraged to build their network of fel- down south in the United States and the earth- ism-Print program. He says he was having fun at the College low business students. quake in Pakistan and India, we thought of doing beginning of the program but then realized it was not reunions “He will also be arranging a secret fun activity a charity event for the Red Cross. And all the pro- what he had thought it would be. that night,” said Robert Greene, professor in the ceeds go to that organization since it helps every- “It is a writing course. I’m not a writer. The journalism Business and Entrepreneurship Division at the one globally.” I wanted was out in the field, in the middle of the action. college’s Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the- The event will be organized by a number of The course I was in was not anywhere near that. I decid- Columns ed, late in the second semester, that it just wasn’t for me.” Lake. “We want everybody to have fun with it.” business faculty members and students. ACE page 7 ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship), Niagara President Michael O’Neil and ACE Vice- Moore says he then enrolled in the Barbizon established in 1987, is a non-profit organization President Robert Nagy are among the main co- Model/Talent school in Hamilton from which he has just that inspires and enables Canadian university and ordinators and promoters for this event. graduated and he is also in the H&R Block tax school. college students to get involved in helping their Greene stresses that in business, it is important “[These are] two things I’m very good at.” International communities through their entrepreneurship to give back to the community by helping people “I wish I had spare time,” Moore says with a laugh. He works 42 hours a week at Toys ‘R’ Us and between stories skills. They get valuable hands-on experience by and “this is something we would like to create an page 10 helping others and are able to expand their net- awareness of at this event.” 12 and 18 hours a week at Gateway Gas and spends work of business peers through various events Students interested in learning more about ACE three hours on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in H&R and competitions. Students can join from busi- Niagara can contact Greene at ext. 4132 or by e- Block tax school. He has been going to Barbizon ness backgrounds, but “we have students from mail at [email protected]. You can also visit Model/Talent school on every other Sunday. horticulture and tourism as well,” said Greene. the ACE Canada website, www.acecanada.ca. “That doesn’t leave me much time to myself.” Page 6, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Editorials

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If you can think of a spot to hide At the shopping malls, you’re not If you’ve decided to enjoy some alco- check off the safety list as well as them, burglars likely already know it too. going to want to advertise your purchas- holic cheer, take a taxi home. Never get Santa’s shopping list. The warm glow of a holiday fire es by leaving oodles of big-name stores behind the wheel if you’re intoxicated Safety should be No. 1. Whether it’s should only come from well-attended bags inside your vehicle. nor should you let any other happy tip- our home, vehicle, person or property, and suitable holiday candles, lights and Personal safety is a must. Pickpockets pler do so either. emergency personnel and police have ornaments. and muggers are out and watching. Fire officials advise when considering some tips we should heed. Keep candles out of children’s reach. Keep cash out of sight and where a bur- your choice of Christmas tree, be it arti- Burglars are in holiday-heaven Avoid placing open flames near alcohol glar is less likely to try to get it. ficial or live, ensure you have covered because we do all the work for them. We or other flammable substances. Decora- Try to shop in groups. Keep your all the basics and make sure safety keeps buy presents, take them home and wrap tive lights should be Canadian Standards purses or bags close to you and, if the the holidays happy. If you have an arti- them for the big day. The only thing approved and used where designated. load gets to be too much, put them in the ficial tree, ensure it’s fire resistant. If it’s stopping a burglar from getting them is Ornaments that top lights or candles vehicle and then carry on. live, pick one that is fresh and ensure it’s ensuring you lock your home’s doors, should be monitored too. On the road between home, mall, watered properly so the needles don’t windows and garage door. Never overload electrical outlets. Make arena and groceries, winter driving can dry out. Your home should look as if there’s sure your smoke detector is working. be dangerous. Drive for road conditions More information can be found on the someone there, even if you’re not. Keep Fireplaces and heaters can be potential and pay close attention to the drivers. Niagara Regional Police Services web- lights or a radio on, buy and install a hazards if not maintained properly. Keep Rushing can cause accidents. Always site: http://www.nrps.com/community/ timer to turn lights off and on at preset Christmas stockings and other fabrics wear your seatbelt to prevent injury; holiday.asp. times and never leave extra keys hidden away from open flames or hot spots. besides, it is the law. SHERI WEBBER Funeral shooting outrage Letter to the Editor Society has taken a turn for the worse Pastor Andrew King urges people to step up SAC food drive donations when a church becomes a crime scene. and do their part to stop street violence. An open message to all at Niagara College Amon Beckles, 18, was at the funeral of his In an article in The Toronto Star, King Dear Editor: best friend when three suspects, whom Metro said it will take a group effort to combat the The Student Administrative Council (SAC) is Toronto police have still been unable to find, problem. holding its annual Food for Friends Food Drive. gunned him down outside the church. “It takes the city, it takes the school board, We are asking for your help and co-operation in Friends and family, mourning the death of it takes the governments,[and] it takes the giving whatever possible, as even a small dona- tion is greatly appreciated. 17-year-old Jamal Hemmings, also a victim of businesses.” Our first Food for Friends drive took place in gunfire, witnessed another act of bloodshed. King says he is tired of the picture painted 1994 under the leadership of Larry Cote, a now Beckles witnessed Hemmings’ murder and of young black men: “We need to find ways to retired teacher from the school of business. The was considered valuable in solving the case. help them and give them hope.” annual food drive has since been supplemented Why weren’t police present at the funeral to Toronto Mayor David Miller went to the by the Needy Student Fund, a fund established by the Ontario Public Services Employees provide him protection? The reason is that school to pray with mourners and promised Union (OPSEU) Local 242 on behalf of people living in these neighbourhoods are more police on the streets and more support retirees and faculty members who have left the more fearful of gangs than of the police. If for children in troubled neighbourhoods. college. they have information about a violent act, they That promise was a start, but more needs to Both the Food for Friends Food Drive and the Needy Student Fund have feel that it is safer to keep quiet. be done to make the streets safe again. received generous donations from staff and various groups, including Gangs are ruling the streets, and there is little It’s about time something is done about the OPSEU Local 242, OPSEU Local 243 and the Niagara Administrative Staff Association. that can be done. Police need to crack down. Wild West situation in the province’s capital. It may be hard to believe that students in this day and age could be impov- They need to offer protection to witnesses, so More than 40 of Toronto’s 69 murders in erished enough to need food from our food bank; however, it is actually a that those with information can come forward 2005 are gun related. common occurrence. and not fear for their lives. Toronto faith leaders are urging govern- All non-perishables are welcome, along with comfort foods like tea, When a gang becomes more powerful ments to take action to combat gang and cookies, crackers and jam. Personal hygiene items like shampoos, Kleenex, toothpaste and soaps are also appreciated. than law enforcement, great measures must gunfire violence in the city, but it will take As departments and divisions begin staff holiday planning, you may want be taken. more than the government. It will take to consider activities related to fund (or food) raising that will benefit the More laws are needed to deal with gangs. everyone working together. Food for Friends campaign. Membership in any gang should be considered “Our kids will keep dying until communi- The student you help may be the one sitting right in front of you. a crime. Once police have proof, they should ty leaders at all levels take action,” said Rev- Please fill the bags with your donation and drop them off at your SAC be able to make an arrest. erend Al Bowen, pastor to the Beckles fami- office at the Welland campus or Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, or, watch for the brightly coloured dro-off boxes in the college hallways. There has to be some way to give these ly, during a rally outside the church where For further information, please contact any the SAC members at your people hope in the form of a different kind of Beckles was shot and killed. campus. punishment, rather than jail time. Instead of spending tax dollars on expense Thank you. They need a facility that is geared to accounts, Toronto officials should be crack- Dan Patterson, Niagara College president, changing them, providing them with skills ing down on gun violence in its streets. Stephanie Greenall, director of student affairs Welland SAC, Blake F.J. Turner, Welland SAC president. and tools they need to have a successful life. AMANDA STREET news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 7 Best friend, MSN? Changes in society been there for too long. Columns Andrew Cruickshanks, 22, says he Humans are a confused group, “totally” agrees. but no one seems to wonder why. “Sometimes I find that I’m that guy Everyone accepts the situation in that commercial and, funny as it without question. seems, it’s really not.” It’s cool to be a gangster in the The Internet, the WWW (World mainstream rap culture. Homosex- Wide Waste of time), or whatever you uality is widely accepted. I feel want to call it, seems to lure us all into forced to accept it. It’s cool to be a the purest form of laziness for a pletho- promiscuous man or woman. It’s By Drew Lougheed ra of reasons. By Jeremy LaForty cool and widely accepted to be involved with the occult and other Columnist Paying bills online, however, is an Columnist exception because I don’t know a sin- forms of witchcraft, which are evi- You’ll know you spend too much gle soul who would want to make a Unless one consciously fights dent in a lot of popular darker time on the computer when you don’t dreaded trip to the bank only to drop off pop culture’s media influence, one music. talk to certain people because they a payment for whatever it might be. eventually becomes the creation of It’s cool to celebrate a violent, don’t have e-mail addresses or if MSN However, for the more simple things whoever is pushing these powerful gory or sexually explicit movie or lures you first thing in the morning in life, like talking to friends and fami- influences, in one way or another. TV program, and (some think) it’s even before the bathroom does. ly, I bet a few people out there talk to People should ask themselves cool to get all “whacked out” at a Come on, you junkies, I know you’re the pizza guy more often than they why certain things are popular, party, drink like a camel and vio- out there because I tend to be one too. would their close friends only because who is responsible for these pop lently defend oneself at first At one point, you look at the clock they have don’t have e-mail. ideas and what is the creator’s true offense. Gambling is also becom- and it’s, oh, let’s say noon. With the exception of a trip to the motive. ing a popular televised form of A few clicks here and there and it’s, bathroom and a beer fridge in your Money, an obvious motivation, recreation. what the ?... 5 p.m? Where did the time room, one could honestly spend the is probably the most crucial ele- Is it a coincidence that not just go? Funny, isn’t it? But this situation is whole day in that comfy, soft computer ment, but what else is going on? some but all of these things direct- true for many people. chair without ever having to get up. Pop culture celebrates the ly conflict with the Bible’s sug- It seems computers have become our You can start to think that people decline of values and morals and it gestions for human behaviour? lifeblood for almost everything we do. back in the day were much more is affecting us. I’m concerned. I’m being affected by this pop- What we For some, they can be the bearer of bad innovative and on the go simply for Everyone is entitled to express culture situation also. I can’t help news, just like that little girl who was the fact they didn’t have a computer an opinion, but do behaviours that it in some regards because I con- Think fined a large sum for downloading Dr. to get the job done.It’s obvious in were once viewed as immoral sider myself a selfish human at Dre’s music. today’s world we can’t function have to be so popular now? times, so I’ll give in to a buzz or “It’s sad for smaller bands such as without our PCs or Macs for the As it becomes more popular to give in to fornication or give in to ones from nearby local areas because it most part. be a “bad ass” and give God the exposing myself to a sick and vul- would be nice to support them, but it How many of you have opened up a finger as it were, I wonder if it is gar form of entertainment. seems that Limewire or Kazza is the word processor when it came to writ- simply man’s greed that is respon- I probably wouldn’t think about way to go,” says Matt Johnson, 22, of ing a six-page essay and two hours sible for this change. banging Christina Aguilera if I Welland. As for others, they can make later, you have an A+ paper with noth- It is not to say man ever had a didn’t see her gyrating, half naked your day when that special someone ing but your name and date. Hah, I moral track record, but who was in a television music video. you’ve been pining over forever finally figured so! responsible for religious and Someone is putting these e-mails you back. With distractions such as MSN, social corruption in times past? thoughts in my head.I’m not try- Don’t get me wrong I love spending music sharing, gaming and online Has this element been properly ing to be a Bible thumper, but does just as long on the greatest invention of shopping, it seems as if an ass-kicking explored? I say no. this not seem a little strange to all time and just as much as the next machine wouldn’t be too bad of an Man seems to think he is in con- anyone? guy, but for all procrastinators out addition to that computer chair you trol, but it is obvious we are not. Some may suggest people are there, I would start watching the clocks spend just as much time in as your bed. Globally, humans can’t live in har- more open-minded today, that we as time passes you by. Before you decide to plump down mony and we cannot control now know more and are celebrat- MSN Remember the commercial in which to kill another five hours in front of earth’s powerful elements. Why ing a freedom of thought. I’m sug- junkies the guy is in his room for five days the warm glow of your computer do we as a society think it is OK to gesting quite the opposite reality, straight playing on his computer, swim- screen, I’d start setting my alarm be so damned confident about one that involves mental enslave- ming though a mess of his own filth clock to get up out of that chair every what is an acceptable way of ment. when he sticks to his chair because he’s now and then. being? If you want to be a free thinker, Some would say that the Bible eliminating the Bible as a source is the only positive guideline for of potentially helpful information Getting real with television human lifestyle. Because is has without knowing much about its Reality been so maliciously exploited by contents is unfair. TV By AMY ZULINIAK These shows are purely for entertain- greedy humans in times past and However, that seems to be a Staff Writer ment purposes. present, it is no longer viewed, by popular mentality. Are people just Column “I love Survivor and I won’t miss many, as a legitimate guideline. mad at God, or is there a more When I tune into a television show it, and if I know I’m not going to be What I find strange is that some- powerful yet subtle influence such as Survivor, America’s Next Top home, I get someone to tape it for how it has become more popular responsible? Model or The Bachelor, I’m not looking me,” says Blair Gardner, 24, of Lon- to acknowledge and worship the If God exists and the Devil does to be spiritually enlightened, motivated don, Ont. “I watch it because it’s devil than it is to give God consid- too, who do you think is influenc- or moved in anyway. I’m looking for an exciting, and what else is there to do eration. ing humanity more, and what hour of relaxation, a cheap thrill and a on a Thursday night?” Is it just a coincidence that peo- medium seems to be doing this the Society’s quick laugh watching these unrealistic It has been argued that these poor ple are not allowed to talk about best? woes shows try to fake “reality.” “contestants” are exploited for the the Bible in almost all institution- I say pop culture is a mega What is television coming to? I’ll tell good of the ratings and are made to al settings anymore without enrag- influence because whatever is you what: a reality television era. How look like fools. First, if you’re going ing people? popular must be OK. Right? can millions of North Americans tune to participate in a show, you’re not in if it’s apparently so unwatchable? the sharpest tool in the shed if you I do agree that the “reality” portrayed don’t already know the producers is false. It is, however, highly entertain- are going to edit footage to benefit ing. I, along with millions of others, the show’s popularity. love tuning in to see whose relationship Even if you are made out to be an falls to pieces, which alliances break idiot or a bitch, who cares? When Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program apart or who gets voted off. the program is finished airing, you’ll at Niagara College, are taught that their reporting must be Sean Moulden, 23, of Hamilton Ont., end up getting publicity like crazy balanced, fair and as objective as possible. That rule must says, “My girlfriend makes me watch and make millions of dollars no mat- that model show (America’s Next Top ter when you got voted off. also exist for columns written by reporters. In columns, the Model) with her. I ended up liking it Reality television has the poten- feelings and opinions of reporters are welcome, but balance, because the girls are hot and they usual- tial to stay around and keep huge fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded or treated ly don’t wear too much.” ratings for decades. There is such a wide range of reality I am not alone in my love for lightly. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do shows that there is something for every- tasteless programming. I’m sure, not reflect the opinions or feelings of the Niagara College one. The topics range from surviving, to although many of you would never administration or the management of the news@niagara. dating, to cooking, to losing weight. admit it, you have a secret love I realize there isn’t anything insight- affair for The Biggest Loser or Sur- Columns reflect the opinion of only one person: the writer. ful or deep about this kind of program- vivor. Let’s face it, reality television ming, but is there supposed to be? No. is here to stay. Page 8, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005

SHEPHERD’S PIE WITH GARLIC POTATOES to winter Preparation 12 minutes • Ready in 40 minutes • Serves four Ingredients Directions comfort 1 lb. (450 g) lean ground beef 1. Brown beef with carrots and 2 medium carrots, chopped onion in large skillet. Drain off g fat. Stir in flour. Add tomatoes, 1 small onion, chopped D i i food Worcestershire sauce and thyme. 1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour Bring to boil. Pour into 3–qt (3L) n casserole. By Kate Jefferies, Columnist 1/2 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2. Combine butter and garlic. Mash arm muffins steaming on a cooling rack. serve two different purposes. potatoes. Add garlic butter and 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves Hot chocolate foaming in the mug. Making something as easy as hot chocolate milk and mash well. W Chicken pot pie bubbling and browning both warms you up and relieves stress. 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 3. Spoon evenly onto beef layer, in the oven. Now that the cold and dark of University of California – San Francisco 1/2 clove garlic, minced sealing to edge of dish. winter seem underway, it’s time to cozy up to our researchers have identified a biochemical reac- kitchens. tion food stimulus in experiments done with rats 2 large peeled potatoes, cooked 4. Sprinkle with cheese. Everyone’s version of comfort food is that could explain why some people crave com- 1/4 cup milk 5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about different. Some crave potato fort foods when they are 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 20 minutes or until bubbling. chips, chocolate or a classic chronically stressed. recipe that mom made every Spiced Hot Chocolate It’s important to remem- winter to chase the chills 1. Heat 1 cup milk and 1/4 tsp. ber there are other ways to away. ground cinnamon just to a boil. treat chronic stress. Exer- 4-STAR TEXAS CHILI The reasons for something 2. Add 1 finely chopped square of cise, yoga, meditation, baths Preparation 15 minutes • Ready in two hours • Serves four semi-sweet chocolate and stir with becoming a comfort food are and sex all stimulate the Ingredients Directions different, but include food’s wire whisk until chocolate is regions of the brain that per- familiarity, pleasant memo- completely melted and milk is ceive pleasure. 1/2 lb. boneless beef for stew, cut 1 Brown meat and onion in slightly frothy. ries and associations. If you do suffer from into 1/2-inch pieces dressing in Dutch oven on While almost any food or stress, in the short term, 1 small onion, chopped medium-high heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. drink could potentially be a munch on something good 1/4 cup Italian Dressing comfort food, the prefer- and get more sleep to calm 1/2 can (5 fl oz/124 mL) 2 Add broth, salsa and chili powder ences are formed while a you down. Trying to make beef broth and stir. Bring to boil. Reduce child is young and differ comfort food your long- heat to medium-lowand cover. 1 cup salsa between the sexes. term solution, rather than Simmer for one hour or until 1/2 tbsp. chili powder When it comes to food that fixing the source of your meat is tender. triggers peace and pleasure, stress, will never be 1 can (10 fl oz/270 mL) black men like hearty meals, likely good for you. beans, drained and rinsed 3 Stir in beans and cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve over rice. something their mother used Most people assume that 2 cups hot cooked Minute Rice to make, such as casseroles, we eat comfort foods when 4. Top with shredded cheese. mashed potatoes, pasta and we are feeling down, but meat. Women look for these same foods are also snacks that are quick and enjoyed during good times easy to make or buy, such as like celebrations and brownies, ice cream and family dinners. chocolate, since they are Whatever your gender or ext week’s recipe generally not used to favourite treat, try some- having a hot meal prepared thing different, like the N for them and are looking to spiced hot chocolate recipe Christmas foods as gifts: Easy to relax, not cook. for some new food for make and light on the budget. Comfort foods for winter the soul. Losing job devastating shock Coping abilities in stressful “We’re going to are simply just not interested to be other- have to let you go” wise. are the dreaded Losing your job as a student isn’t just words no student losing your job. It brings a lot of worry, situations crucial at college wants to hear after stress, anxiety and anger. Having the relief working a job and of knowing that every day you will be Why is everything For some young adults, getting out of bed now realizing it is doing something great for yourself and in life so complicated? in the morning is a lot harder, having to deal gone, just like that. have money coming in so you don’t have to Every day millions of with a project due, a test, a fight with your Since September worry so much and can concentrate on teenagers, soon to be best friend and the cable bill that’s By Natalie Clewley I’ve been working your studies is a great feeling. When this is adults, are stressed to due today. Columnist almost every day all taken away, it is like your world has the point they don’t There are many ways we as young adults for six hours a night been turned upside down and you’re trying know what to do are taught to deal with everyday obstacles. and occasionally on a Saturday to make up to find air. anymore. Counsellors, friends, and time management any hours that I missed. Without receiving OSAP and now hav- Whether it’s money, strategies are the most important. I really enjoyed where I was working ing no job, I have a much more limited By Jaylene Poirier school, family, a If you are stressed out, first go to a friend and what I had to do. I became close with budget to buy food and other essentials. Columnist boyfriend, a friend or or family member with whom you feel one of my co-workers, who offered to give My parents do the best they can do to just life generally, comfortable enough to talk, and get me a ride home every day. Everybody was financially support me, but considering I everyone has something to worry about. everything off your chest. If you trust this friendly and nice. have two younger sisters who also want to I have recently spent over $1,000 getting person, then he or she may be able to give Telemarketing, which was my job title, attend post-secondary education, I know things “fixed” and I just found out today that you some helpful advice. If not, try going to isn’t everything people say it is. It’s a very it’s very hard and stressful for them as well. my laptop, which I’ve always had problems a counsellor or just try to manage your time competitive job that can be extremely bor- The only advantage I have had since I with, might not be good anymore, so I might and money better. ing at times. Some people you call can be lost my job is that I am able to focus more have to buy a new one. Personally, I have a hard time doing both friendly and buy what you are selling, but time on my work at school. Losing my job Mark, who works at Staples in Welland, of those, as I’m sure many other young often people can be very rude. This job did was a devastating shock that has changed says, “It’s about $500 just to send it away adults do. One day you will realize that give me a different perspective than other my lifestyle. There are a lot of things I used and that’s just for Hewlett Packard to look at you’ve been screwing up with your life, and jobs I have worked in the past did. to be able to buy or do that I can’t anymore. it. You might as well spend another $200 and you need to straighten up. This day will In telemarketing you also get bonus pay I have been job searching like crazy for a get a new computer.” come sooner to some than others, but you for how many sales you get, so it so impor- new job, hoping that a miracle will happen I’m so tired of hearing about how good will realize that you can do much more with tant for people to buy what you are selling before Christmas arrives. I hope that the technology is just to have almost everything your life, just by changing something that to benefit you in the long run. supervisor or manager of where you are I’ve ever bought, technology-wise, is simple. To sell the products, you also have to employed thinks of what the consequences break down. To every young, stressed adult not rebut the clients’ reasons they decline the are to a student’s life and his or her ability I respect those young adults who can deal knowing what the next move is going to be, offer. This is something that, I will admit, to survive when they say those with the daily stressful situations that they’re I say, “Relax.” Your life will eventually play is a challenge. It’s hard to get people who devastating words. put into and carry on with their normal life. out the way you want it to. news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 9 Rise of teenage Timeline of Columns violence alarms violent crimes By BAILLIE ADCOCK naming three girls at her school she student Staff Writer said were “killing her” because of The alarming number of teenage their bullying. After reading an article act out is because there brutalities is rising in Canada. The March 26, 2002 – Landmark bul- on CTV.ca on a teenage might not be any ser- intensity of these crimes is becom- lying case results in conviction. This girl who was harassed and vices available for them ing more unsettling. To display the case marks the first time school girls repeatedly sexually in their community,” shocking delinquency, CBC News have been brought into court after a assaulted by 16 fellow stu- says Lexi Mater, 20, of Online organized the following teen suicide to face charges. An Abbots- dents at a Catholic high Simcoe, Ont. violence crimes in a timeline in Jan- ford, B.C., girl who bullied a class- school in Toronto, I was “If a community is uary 2005. mate into committing suicide is reminded of the alarming finding that their youths Oct. 31, 1998 – Clayton McGloan, found guilty of criminal harassment number of teen violence are becoming too vio- 17, dies after being beaten and and uttering threats. A second cases in the past year. lent, especially at a stabbed at a Halloween party in Cal- accused is found not guilty. I’ve never been able to young age, they should gary. Two brothers, aged 15 and 17 Nov. 25, 2003 – “Johnathan” is understand the mentality of By Baillie Adcock try to set up programs for at the time, were later convicted. found with 71 cuts to his body in a violent acts. Maybe it’s Columnist youths to participate in.” The elder brother, Roberto Guarda- basement crawlspace of his parents’ think we What because I’m a woman and I Violent risk factors for do, was convicted of second-degree east-end home in Toronto. Three cringe at the sight of brutality, but I’m individual teens include attention murder and sentenced to life in teens, including Johnathan’s brother, pretty sure it’s the fear that society is deficits/hyperactivity, antisocial prison with no parole for at least are arrested in the stabbing death. becoming a more threatening environ- beliefs and attitudes, history of early seven years. Nelson Guardado was Sept. 27, 2004 – A 14-year-old girl ment for youths. aggressive behaviour, involvement convicted of manslaughter. is savagely beaten by two fellow In this case, a board spokesperson told with drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and a April 28, 1999 – A 14-year-old boy female students at a school in Sud- CTV, “There were no cries for help, no low IQ, among others. opens fire with a .22-calibre rifle bury, Ont. About 30 bystanders do screaming, nothing like that. It was a As the sister of a 16-year-old male inside W.R. Myers High School in nothing; some cheer. student who came forward as a result of teen, I am frightened by the idea of his Taber, Alta. Student Jason Lang, 17, Dec. 3, 2004 – Andrew Stewart, a very serious incident.” This girl came falling into a situation like this. There is killed. Another student, Shane 16, a Toronto high school student and forward only after a “serious incident,” are teen violence programs in place in Christmas, 17, is wounded, but basketball star is killed after being though she has been sexually assaulted many cities and outreach programs recovers from his injuries. The shoot- swarmed by 10 to 15 males and and forced into confinement by this within schools, but can more be done ing takes place a week after the stabbed to death. Police charge a 17- group of students for over a year. to prevent youth from following vio- Columbine high school massacre, in year-old with first-degree murder. Her bullies are being charged now, lent tendencies? which two boys killed 12 students Dec. 11, 2004 – Tanner Hopkins, but her approach towards school and In June 1999, Jonathan Wamback, and a teacher in Littleton, Colo., 18, dies in hospital after being friendships will never be the same. 15, was brutally beaten by teens in a before killing themselves. fatally stabbed in the driveway of This “incident” will haunt her for her park in Newmarket, Ont., and suf- Nov. 10, 2000 – Dawn-Marie his North Toronto home. He was life, and that disturbs me. fered permanent brain damage. In Wesley, 14, of Mission, B.C., hangs trying to prevent a group of people Youth are uncomfortable reporting November of the same year, Dmitri herself with her dog’s leash in her from gate crashing his younger crime; therefore, victims are suffering Baranovski, 15, was kicked and beat- bedroom. She leaves a suicide note brother’s party. in silence. I cower to think of how en to death after he and his friends Teen many teens across Canada are strug- were swarmed by a group of teenagers violence gling each day with these peer battles. who wanted cigarettes and money. Teen violence, involving youth 12 to As the sister of a 16-year-old male Something for all in Vegas in 17 years of age, is becoming more teen, I am frightened by the idea of his Canada intense, escalates far faster and falling into a situation like this There Vegas, and that didn’t stop me from involves groups, girls and weapons are teen violence programs in place in having a great one,” says Jenni Krok, more than ever before, says a press many cities and outreach programs 21, of Hamilton, Ont. “The shopping report from The Toronto Sun. within schools, but can more be done and sights alone kept me busy all day.” I fear that the sheer viciousness of to prevent youth from following vio- Male tourists be warned: the shop- seemingly random attacks by teens is lent tendencies? ping centres in Caesar’s Palace alone increasing. Dr. Fred Mathews, psy- Mark Gibbard, 22, of Pinegrove, have the power to keep women occu- chologist and director of research at Ont., says, “Parents are wimps these pied for hours on end. Thankfully, Central Toronto Youth Services, said days. They just don’t spank their kids, there are thousands of bars, restaurants in an interview with The Toronto Sun plus they let them play Grand Theft and saloons to choose from all over the that “when an attack is perpetrated, it Auto and listen to violent music like By Patrick Hall city. I recommend trying the $12 Crime doesn’t seem to stop when someone rap [especially] or heavy metal. If par- Columnist mountain of nachos from Margari- is down.” ents listen to the 18 plus rating on a With more than 100 casinos open 24 taville in front of the Imperial Palace. timeline I’ve heard of teens in my community game and didn’t buy rap CDs or CDs hours a day, Las Vegas is truly a gam- Exquisite. who openly threaten peers in front of with parental advisories and spanked bler’s paradise. There are also several quality night- their parents and beat other teens to the [their children] for acting out, then Whether you’re a high roller or a no- clubs on and off the Strip. From the point of hospitalization. We’ve all seen there wouldn’t be a problem. It’s all roller, a poker-hungry student or a mild- wild parties at the Coyote Ugly, to a stories of this in the news. about following the warning.” mannered retiree, this flashy Nevada more sophisticated evening of wine and My question is are these kids I don’t believe that spanking is the desert city has a little bit of something cocktails at Risque, there is a spot suit- missing the part in their brain that real answer, but perhaps it would be for everyone. ed to everyone’s specific tastes. makes them feel remorse? Is there a beneficial for parents to crack down On April 28, 2005, following a long, “The variety of entertainment shocked growing chemical imbalance in more on their children’s media cold winter semester at Niagara Col- me, and I have been all over the place,” teens, or is society beginning to fail intake. I believe it is ultimately up to lege, I found myself on the Las Vegas says a laughing Rick Stevens, 47, of our youth? the parent. Strip, right in the middle of the action. Banff, Alta. “I will have to come back In Alberta, three teenage girls were Growing up in the ‘80s and early As I walked out into the bright flash- soon to finish what I started here.” sentenced to 60 days in custody for ‘90s gave me less exposure to this ing lights, I thought I had died and If I had to give any advice to anyone spiking a slushie with a toxic chemical type of violence, but my parents gone to heaven. There were palm trees, heading for the desert, it is pace your- and serving it to a fellow student, who always made sure that I knew the dif- Viva Las beautiful ladies and casinos as far as self. There is no way to fit in every Vegas apparently hacked into one of their ference between right and wrong and the eye can see. Oh yes, seven-dollar attraction in one trip. Vegas operates on computers and erased a hard drive. that I was not desensitized to vio- steak dinners were everywhere you visitor spending (over $31 billion Mind you, I’ve heard many girls lence. looked. annually), and everyone is more than become vicious and say some pretty To avoid a society of frightened The sense of freedom was almost willing to take your money, so use that scary things behind other girls’ backs, youth and violence-prone teens, the overwhelming. I could walk into any cash wisely. but are youth approaching a new level solution might best start with those of establishment with a giant margarita “I have been [to Las Vegas] about 15 of backstabbing? us who will be bringing up the next and a lit cigarette and get the nod of times and it never gets old,” says “I think a reason for youths today to generation. approval from security, all while I was Peggy Popwich, 70, of Edmonton, Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara filming everything with a camcorder. Alta. “There is still tons of things to see College, are taught that their reporting must be balanced, fair and as objec- I was most surprised, however, by and do even after all these years.” tive as possible. That rule must also exist for columns written by reporters. the variety of entertainment available As a poker player, I took my five-day In columns, the feelings and opinions of reporters are welcome, but balance, to people young and old alike. adventure to widen my knowledge of fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded or treated lightly. Our Some of my fellow tourists bare- the game and to have a few drinks in columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions or ly touched the slot machines during the process. To anyone in the market for feelings of the Niagara College administration or the management of our stay. a getaway, be it two days or two weeks, news@niagara. Columns reflect the opinion of only one person: the writer. “I was only 20 when I went to I suggest visiting Las Vegas sometime. Page 10, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005

Niagara College

Party ‘big success’ By EDMOND YEBOAH feel more at home.” organized anything like this before,” says Staff Writer He did just that as the party drew in a crowd Purayil. “It was a good party but a bad perfor- The Niagara College International of about 100 people, consisting of students and mance by me,” he added. Department party was a “big success,” children, as well as host parents. He says the The department provided free bus rides according to students and organizers. It idea to have the party came about a month from the Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the- was held on Friday, Nov. 11, at After before, but he had to make sure he had the Lake, Niagara Falls and downtown St. Hours in the Student Administrative support. Although the party went well, Opara Catharines. Council (SAC) centre at the says it was “tough” to keep up with Peyton J. Geedub, 22, of Niagara Falls, says Welland campus. everything. the party should happen more than once a Chidi Boma Opara, 25, of Nigeria, was one “I’m glad everyone was able to help,” says year. He is in the Pre-Technology program at of the main organizers. Opara. “I had to deal with school and keeping the Welland campus. “More international stu- “(I) noticed there was not much for inter- everything organized. It was not easy.” dents should have shown,” he added. national students to do around here,” says Midhun Puntan Purayil, one of the perform- The party had five performances that kept Opara, who is in his second year of the ers at the event, says, “It was really well orga- the crowd entertained and happy. The next Computer Engineering Technician pro- nized.” Purayil, 18, is from India, international event may be either at Christmas gram. He says he wanted to “help people “The international students have not or sometime early next year. Cuisines highlight event ‘Visiting the world in By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI Operations (Co-op) student. Staff Writer Tong Zhang, 24, of China, a Food: the universal Students enjoyed smacking their second-year Tourism Marketing language one night’ at Niagara lips over Asian foods on Interna- and Operations (Co-op) program During Nov. 7 students were tional Day at the college’s Glen- student, says she thought it treated to sample of various dale campus in Niagara-on-the- might be “interesting” to present cuisines. Here are a few: for over 100 people Lake during International Week. the culture because some of the India: Rossios — fried International students gave information about her country shrimp By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI this year or in the new year if away samples of three cuisines – aired on TV or radio is Sev Puri — potatoes and Staff Writer other students want it. Indian, Chinese and Japanese – “not true.” sauce Cultural exchanges entertained “What I wanted to do, I did it. I from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fri- She says she decided to let people Croquettes everyone at the International feel fulfilled.” day, Nov. 7, at the Niagara Culi- know “what’s going on in China” China: Spring rolls Cultural Day the night of Nov. 11. Electrical Engineering Technol- nary Institute Dining Room. through the International Day. Golden wonton (deep-fried) It was the first time that this type ogy (Co-op) student Edwards The purpose of this event was Sean Coote, 32, manager, Inter- Moon cake — named for the of event was held at the college. Jimenez, 19 of Aruba, says he was to attract Canadian students with national Recruitment and Ser- Aug. 15 autumn festival on At After Hours on the college’s “excited” on stage. “free food,” says Shun Nakai, of vices, says it was the first opportu- Chinese lunar calendar Welland campus, more than 100 “It was a good feeling to repre- Japan, an International Day stu- nity to bring International Day to Japan: Yakitori — grilled people including faculty, homes- sent my country.” dent co-ordinator. the Glendale campus. chicken kebabs tay families and International Jimenez says he learned other International students do not He emphasizes the college Daigaku Imo — deep-fried and Canadian students attended cultures through the show and he have many chances “to represent wanted to help create a “dialogue sweet potato the event. appreciated them. our cultures,” so this was a of interaction. It was a great Inarizushi — sushi rice rolled Students from various coun- Carlos Toledo, 21, from Mexico, “good” chance to get people opportunity to help students teach with abura-age tries such as India, Mexico, is a student in the second-year know their cultures, says the 22- other people about their Games, body decoration and the Venezuela, Japan and Saudi Ara- Computer Engineering Technolo- year-old Tourism Marketing and countries.” arts were also showcased, bia represented their countries. gy (Co-op) program. He says the including these: Some students in their traditional show was “absolutely success- India: Henna Painting — a Global goodies costumes sang songs in their lan- ful” and “better” than what he temporary form of skin deco- guages, and others showed expected. ration. Henna is a plant whose dances and played music in addi- He says all the cultures have leaves are made into a paste tion to being in the fashion show. something to offer and if they get that is also used in a tempo- The admission fee was $3 for stu- together, it will be a “big and rary body art. dents and $5 for non-students. good” party. China: Ji Gu Chuan Hua — a The students provided most Eungtae, Lee, 43, from Korea, a traditional game for mostly costumes. student in Teaching English as a young people. Ji Gu means hit Fahad Almoammar, 22, from Second Language program, says the drum; Chuan Hua means Saudi Arabia, a student in the it was a “good chance to improve passing a flower ball. The game Business Administration — Inter- [counter] my own stereotype[s].” is played like Hot Potato, national Business program, says Matt Dell, 20, of Niagara Falls, except instead of being elimi- the show was a combination of played two songs at the event. nated, the person with the ball different cultures and back- Dell, with his band called Open when the music stops has to grounds. He says he felt he was Book Diaries, says he was perform. The performance “visiting the world in one night.” impressed by the fact that he was could be anything: telling a Chidi Boma Opara, 25, was the invited to “support” his culture joke, singing a song or making main organizer of the event. and country, Canada. a funny face. Opara emphasizes that the show “It’s an honour to be chosen.” Japan: Origami means was “really good,” although Hashim Shire, 19, from Soma- “paper folding.” Origami uses a there were a few setbacks. He lia, an Electrical Engineering number of different folds and is International students are having fun while displaying says he felt “good about the loud- Technology (Co-op) program stu- combined in various ways to ness,” mentioning people were dent, says he was excited while goods from their countries during International Week at the make designs such as the crane. college’s Welland campus. excited but “orderly.” presenting his country on stage Calligraphy is writing names Opara says he will plan anoth- because “I usually don’t get the Photo by Takahide Eguchi in Japanese characters. er show sometime at the end of stage light [spotlight].” news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 11 A cultural celebration New ESL program helps students speak English By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI As a result of the research, he emphasizes, it is ing her EAP before getting into a regular program. Staff Writer essential to meet market needs. Twenty-four-year-old Jung-Rock Yoon, of Korea, an EAP student, says he “The life of an academic English program is Coote says he tested the new program this sum- would have taken the conversational English program if he had known of its exis- slowly dying, says Sean Coote, manager, Interna- mer and the result was “wonderful. I love it. I tence before coming to Canada. tional Recruitment and Services. think it’s one of the best things that we’ve done.” He says speaking is more important than the other aspects of English. The International Department at the college’s It is a “step in the right direction” and “it’s Another EAP student Wang Yuzhou, 21, of China, says the new program is for Welland campus is launching the Conversational something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” the students who have “different goals.” English program in January 2006. says Fiona Allan, 40, of St. Catharines, academic Although the length of the program is “too short,” he says that it makes it eas- This program places a special emphasis on manager of English as a Second Language and ier for students to enter the program because of many intakes, compared to the improving students’ speaking abilities. More details Teaching English as a Second Language pro- ESL program. about the program are explained in an information grams, International Education. He says he chose EAP because he wants to “get into a mainstream.” sheet. If anyone wants it, he or she can get it on the She mentions the International office would college’s website or can ask for one from Linda “never jump into” something if they hadn’t done English for Academic Preparation (EAP) Hales, an international admissions clerk in the Inter- pre-testing or pre-assessment. Start Date Finish Date Length Fees (Cdn) national office, in S100 or call her at ext. 7808. She says having two different programs with Jan. 3, 2006 April 28, 2006 15 weeks $3,800 The reason for creating a new program, says different start dates will enable students to come May 1, 2006 Aug. 18, 2006 15 weeks $3,800 Coote, is to expand customer base, find students into Niagara College at many different times. Aug. 31, 2006 Dec. 15, 2006 15 weeks $3,800 and meet demands from students seeking more Sezen Bayram, 27, of Turkey, an EAP student, Jan. 4, 2007 April 20, 2007 15 weeks $3,800 opportunities. says the program is “good,” after reading an He says the 15-week English for Academic information sheet summarizing EAP and the new Conversational English Program Preparation (EAP) program is not attracting the conversational program. Oct. 31, 2005 Dec. 23, 2005 8 weeks $1,900 market as much as a “more flexible program” “Speaking is a hard part of English,” she says. Jan. 3, 2006 Feb. 24, 2006 8 weeks $1,900 allowing students to start more often and be able After finishing her university studies and real- March 6, 2006 April 28, 2006 8 weeks $1,900 to get more out of it. izing that she was not able to get the job she want- May 1, 2006 June 23, 2006 8 weeks $1,900 Coote says for “many” markets around the ed, Bayram says she decided to immigrate to June 29, 2006 July 28, 2006 4 weeks $950 world, the conversational program is “much more Canada alone. She says she wants to be a con- July 31, 2006 Aug. 25, 2006 4 weeks $950 appealing” because it satisfies students who struction engineer. Aug. 31, 2006 Oct. 17, 2006 8 weeks $1,900 “just” want to improve their speaking skills. Bayram points out that improving conversa- The market helped him and his colleagues tional skills is good not only for getting good The medical insurance for the EAP program is $220 a term. determine what they could do to “increase the marks but also for communicating with people. The Conversational English program is $55 on June 29 and July 31, 2006, or number of the students,” says Coote. She says she will take a new program after finish- $110 on all other dates. The homestay fee is $550. Cultures and food combine

International students dig into Nanaimo bars during the International Depart- ment’s potluck supper on Nov. 7. Photo by Kaesha Forand By KAESHA FORAND from different countries. If it wasn’t for Staff Writer the potluck supper, she said she wouldn’t Food – it can be fried, baked, broiled, have had the opportunity to experience a sautéed or raw. variety of international cuisines. International students and staff proudly Some of the international delights includ- prepared and shared their favourite dishes ed crab mattata, lasagna, sweet potatoes from their home country during the Inter- with chickpeas and curry, sushi, shrimp cro- national Department’s potluck supper on quets, winter salad and fried pappodums. Nov. 7 at the Welland campus. Since the potluck concept is not common “It’s nice as a part of International throughout the world, some students were Week to be able to share food,” said Sean not familiar with having a group meal at Coote, international recruitment manager. which they are both the host and the guest. Students and teachers prepared dishes Junko Oku, 20, in ESL, from Japan, from Mozambique, Yemen, Italy, India, described the potluck supper as being a Japan, Venezuela, Russia and Canada. “new experience,” because she has never The supper was a way for students from tried different types of food. Oku said she different cultures to express the pride they has tried Chinese and Korean food but she International students represented their countries by wearing have for their food and culture. The sup- had never tried food from Russia or per was a Canadian and international Mozambique. costumes, singing and dancing during the International experience with tables full of foods. “Part of what we try to do is make glob- Department’s cultural day on Nov. 11. Kayoko Kobayashi, left, Shizuno Sanada, 18, from Japan, in the al citizens, and what easier way than with and Chihiro Gomi are wearing Japanese kimonos. English as a Second Language (ESL) pro- sharing food,” said Larissa Strong, the Photo by Takahide Eguchi gram, said she liked experiencing food international student adviser. Page 12,news@niagara,Nov. 25,2005

Body Worlds 2, at the Ontario Science Centre, features over 200 displays. The exhibit ends news@niagara, Nov. 25,2005,Page13 Feb. 26, 2006. Full story page 14.

Photo by Katherine Griggs Page 14, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Science Centre hosts German plastination

By KATHERINE GRIGGS is the body slices. They are pieces of bodies less Staff Writer than one millimetre in width. They allow the Imagine being able to live forever. viewer to see inside the body from a side angle. A new exhibit entitled Body Worlds 2 has “Body Worlds 2 is a compelling experience recently opened at the Ontario Science Centre in that will give all of our visitors a new perspective Toronto. The exhibit opened on Sept. 30 and will on their body and the importance of healthy run until Feb. 26. lifestyles,” said Lesley Lewis, chief executive The exhibit showcases more than 200 bodies officer of the Ontario Science Centre in a media to educate visitors about the inner body’s work- release on Sept. 23. ings and the harmful effects certain things can Anyone who wishes to donate his or her body have. What attracts more than 250 visitors each to Body Worlds can. You simply fill out a series half hour to the Science Centre is this: the of forms that state once you have died, your wish exhibits are real human bodies and real parts of is that your body may be used for scientific pur- human bodies. poses and for plastination. The cadavers have been put through a process “There are far more body donors than are called plastination, in which the bodies are pre- being able to be displayed,” said Troop. served with the inner organs intact so they can be The people who donate their bodies are able to used for medical purposes. Plastination substi- write down their feelings about the process of tutes water with fluid plastics in the body’s tis- plastination beforehand. However, their identi- sue. The plastics then harden after a process ties are never revealed, just their date of birth called vacuum-forced impregnation. and their sex. Most of the donors seem to have The founder of this process is Dr. Gunther von the same feelings: they are happy to donate their Hagens of Germany. Von Hagens invented plasti- bodies if it will help to make new scientific dis- nation while he was at the University of Heidel- coveries and maybe even find cures for fatal dis- berg, Germany, in 1977. Since then, he has come eases. a long way and is adding more specimens to Body A 52-year-old female donor said this: “Sadly Worlds each year. many of us know more about cars than our bod- The exhibit first premiered in Japan in 1995 ies. By expanding our knowledge of our body, and has been touring ever since. we can live healthier lives.” Director of Business Planning and Operations Grant Troop says the Science Centre has never had an exhibit attract so much attention before. “The visitor interaction with Body Worlds is amazing. You see the people interacting with one another,” said Troop. When the exhibit debuted in Japan, it was con- troversial, since the bodies are real. Visitors to the Science Centre, however, seem to have mixed feelings about the exhibit. “These bodies are displayed in a beautiful way. It’s an art form,” said Christopher Leitch, of Sutton, Ont. “When else do you have the chance to see the inside of the human anatomy?” he asked. “The sad thing, though, when you look at the bodies is that these all used to be real people, with real families,” said Ester Leitch, Christo- pher’s younger sister. Some people, however, are not as keen about the idea of having real bodies displayed in this manner. While visiting the exhibit, you can see the looks of pure fascination and of pure disgust on the visitors’ faces. It is clear that Body Worlds isn’t for everyone. The exhibit includes not only bodies, but also organs. You get the chance to compare the lungs of someone who is very healthy to that of some- one who has smoked for many years. Another very interesting part of Body Worlds Photos by Katherine Griggs Welland piercer loves Artistic Impressions

By CHERIE BORHO while piercing was when “some old dude was and ARIEL ELLIOTT hitting on me when I pierced his dick.” Staff Writers “Everything about this job is the best. It’s one Mike Loughlin, 24, of St. Catharines, has of the few jobs I’ve tried to get,” says Loughlin. been a body piercer at Artistic Impressions in “This job helps change people’s perceptions of Welland for almost three years. this place, the employees and the customers.” “I like to be able to change the body and how He says the only bad part is when people it looks,” says Loughlin. “I’ve been trying to come in and don’t understand why they have to get a job here since I was 14.” make sure they keep piercings clean and to care In order to become a body piercer, Loughlin properly for piercings, or why the store can’t do says he had to take an apprenticeship. Then he a certain piercing or tattoo. practiced on his friends and himself until he got Loughlin says he has had more than 60 dif- a job at Artistic Impressions in Niagara Falls. ferent piercings and currently has nine. Three months later he was moved to the He says his favourite piercings are sep- Welland store. tums, which are put in the cartilage in the Loughlin says the average age groups he middle of the nose; monroes, like the beauty Mike Loughlin pierces Christian Santacruz’s ear at Artistic Impressions pierces are 16- to 20-year-olds and 40- to 50- mark Marilyn Monroe had; and surface on Niagara Street in Welland. year-olds. piercings, which are put anywhere on the Photo by Ariel Elliott He says the weirdest situation he’s been in body that doesn’t really stick out. news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 15

By ROBIN HEALEY Rick Sorby, a 60-year-old Staff Writer retired executive vice-president of ight warms the lower-right marketing for Sears, who held side of a woman’s face and similar positions at Eaton’s and L settles on a lock of her the Bay, reveals that McGuiness is blonde hair, while sinister, smoke- probably the youngest person to filled shadows corrode the other The Art Of have a solo show at the Pump- half of her face, alluding to her house. Sorby is a volunteer with a sordid past. fine arts background and intro- The painting Lower Face and duced McGuiness at the show. other fragments from the life of an onversation “He is a new and young artist who unknown woman contribute to obviously has a lot of talent,” Kevin McGuiness’s series ofC comments Sorby. paintings called Conversation, on He notes that other solo display until Nov. 28, at the Nia- exhibitors have had extensive gara Pumphouse Visual Art Centre backgrounds in fine art with many at 247 Ricardo St., in Niagara-on- years of experience, but he thinks the-Lake. that McGuiness brings a “very His sharp clothes and warm fresh approach.” Sorby looks for- smile contrast with the introspec- ward to seeing how the storytelling tive sadness that runs through his of McGuiness’s pictures evolves. pictures. The 23-year-old St. Despite the success of the Catharines artist became a student show’s opening, McGuiness has in Niagara College’s Interactive exhibited at his share of “terrible Multimedia (Graduate Certificate) places.” program, after completing a four- He jokingly compares the hard- year honours bachelor of arts ships of his previous gallery shows degree in visual arts at Brock Uni- to Chris Burden’s 1973 perfor- versity, in St. Catharines. He wish- mance piece Through the Night es to pursue independent projects Softly, in which Burden crawled in web development, some of across a floor covered in broken which he hopes to use to promote glass, with his hands behind his his artwork. Eventually, he wants back, wearing only bathing-trunks. to open his own studio and become McGuiness’s show at the Nia- a full-time artist. gara Artists’ Company (NAC), in Stephanie Data, 23, from Virgil, St. Catharines, was double-booked Ont., is a friend of McGuiness’s above a heavy metal rock band. As and has exhibited with him at Rod- he approached the gallery, he man Hall, in St. Catharines. For walked into a deafening sea of Data, the bar atmosphere of the noise. The gallery’s walls were paintings evokes “a very sombre shaking when his guests arrived. mood” that gives her “a lonely The experience gave him his feeling from it as well.” first and only panic attack. “It “It is almost like she is having a may have shaved a few years off conversation with herself.” my life.” Her favourite pieces are a paint- “I don’t hate the NAC,” he ing of the woman’s closed eyes, asserts. He mentions that the NAC which McGuiness previously sold is becoming more involved with and has not included in the show, the area, and he is critical of fellow and Hand with Cigarette. artists who do not support the local In the painting a weary, pale arts community. hand delicately holds a cigarette “There are many people in the while a curl of smoke ascends into arts community of the Niagara Clockwise from left are Lower Face, Profile, and Piano Keys. Kevin McGuiness’s work is displayed the dark oblivion of the upper half region who will complain and of the painting. McGuiness paint- at the Niagara Pumphouse until Nov. 28. antagonize the system, but there ed the background with loose, vis- Photos by Robin Healey are few who will work to change ible brushstrokes. His choice of beside a metal easel. With a clear of 2004, often after working all relaxed atmosphere of a saloon it. I really admire those few.” medium was oil paint, which leant view, his roving eyes glide over day at the physically exhausting where conversation often turns With a grin, he adds that he to the painterly style and “makes it the images on the screen with the task of moving shelves of books at into confession. The result is a vio- likely falls within the majority. easy to create an atmospheric unbroken concentration of a hawk Brock’s Gibson Library. His impe- lently foreshortened bar of white Nevertheless, McGuiness has ambience.” searching a field for mice. tus to paint despite fatigue came keys, which pushes toward the volunteered his time to the NAC The picture was a favourite The woman’s eyes in McGui- from his fascination with the sub- viewer, resembling a moonlit glac- and to Rodman Hall. However, he among attendees at the exhibi- ness’s paintings are noticeably ject, which he describes as “my ier slipping into the black waters finds that the demands of work- tion’s opening, on Nov. 6, and is absent or closed. own sort of obsession.” of the North Atlantic. ing at two jobs and going to perhaps his most provocative. On first viewing, the side of the He combed through photos of He introduced close-ups and a classes do not leave him with Standing in the cold drizzle out- woman’s face in Profile looks like the woman, choosing only a few as strict palette of earth tones to cre- enough time to volunteer. He side of the Black Walnut building, a death mask. Hard shadows fall guides. He then decided to crop the ate a “tight and enigmatic” feel. spends the little time that remains at Niagara’s Welland campus, across her yellowish-grey skin, pictures and focus on a few details, “You don’t get much information, working on his artwork and McGuiness says he was “mysti- and no hair is visible. Her cold lips such as the way a hand touches a but what you do get is essential,” attending art shows. fied” when the headline “Contro- are slightly parted, while her eye- chin or holds a cigarette. explains McGuiness. When Lima’s lecture at Brock versial Art on Display” accompa- lid slumps toward the ground. McGuiness’s father, John, who “[The] minute, arbitrary details ends, some people recognize nied a photo of the painting in the Only a sliver of white from her eye grew up in Scotland, is a tool and come together to form a tapestry of McGuiness. He hasn’t seen them Nov. 11 edition of news@niagara. reveals that she surreptitiously dye maker at the General Motors her past.” for a while, but he exhibits an easy However, he concedes that he stares at the viewer. plant in St. Catharines. He says he Candice Bogdanski, a 20-year- rapport with them and makes them intended the exhibition to conjure McGuiness acknowledges that watched his son become “exten- old history major at Brock and laugh. With only hand gestures and up the debauchery of the cabarets many viewers find Profile unset- sively involved in the process.” friend of McGuiness’s, remarks, facial expressions, he cues the oth- that existed under Germany’s tling and even “creepy.” Never- John and his wife, Heather, say “Kevin is one for the details. He ers to divulge personal stories. The Weimar Republic in the 1920s. theless, he states that he did not their youngest child was always always notices little things.” conversation appears effortless. The era was important in the life of want to cover the blemishes of interested in art. His older brother Bogdanski and Data joined “The nuance of the conversa- the mysterious woman, whose the woman. He sought to present is studying to be an air traffic con- McGuiness on a three-week trip to tion is universal,” he observes. “It identity McGuiness keeps secret. her as she was with her flaws and troller and his sister is a librarian at Italy. They visited Rome, Florence is something inherent within us, After his web design and graph- inadequacies, without sanctify- Brock. McGuiness’s parents and Venice as part of a joint trip of this desire to connect with one ic arts class, he drives a fellow stu- ing her. believe that he likely acquired his Brock’s Italian Studies and Visual another.” dent home and attends an artist’s He admits that it is “nearly artistic inclination from his mater- Arts departments that focused on He leaves the lecture and walks lecture at Brock. He is late and impossible to be completely objec- nal grandfather and John’s sister. Italian art. to his car underneath a blanket of stands at the back of a crowded, tive, but that was the goal.” For Piano Keys, which sold in For McGuiness the trip was “so grey clouds through a rain-beaten dark room, watching a series of “Most of my projects begin with the first week of the show for condensed, it’s a blur.” parking lot. slides of frescoes by Montreal- something that preoccupies me,” $250, McGuiness took pho- It inspired him to begin a He stops. based artist Joe Lima. comments McGuiness, adding: tographs of the piano in his family colourful series of pictures of His gaze fixes upon a hawk, A man blocks McGuiness’s line “[The exhibition] began as a con- home, where he lives, as a guide. Venetian masks, in which he has which stares down at the artist of sight, and he complains, “I’m versation and transformed into a He glazed over some of the details, stepped away from the strict from its perch atop a lamppost. too short to see over him.” history of the individual.” such as the divisions between palette and oil paint he employed The wind ripples through its He walks around a wall to the He worked steadily on the paint- white keys, and significantly dark- in Conversation to use pencil feathers, while they stand in silent front of the room and kneels ings through the summer evenings ened the background, to create the crayon and acrylic wash. conversation. Page 16, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 The Mute goes to ‘next level’ Raving Psychos

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The Mute “Your Heat” drives crowd nuts Disc 1, Track 7 By ELISABETH BAILEY up for by the first five seconds of the NOISEatNiAGARA.com Staff Writer music of Erick Von Erick and the Rav- Brought to you by news@niagara Band Review ing Psychos exploding in the tiny bar. The Niagara music scene is about to Aches and Pains started the set to an be taken over by a bunch of raving excited reaction from the audience. psychos. The performance was led by singer On Oct. 16, The Merchant Ale Erick Von Erick with his David Bowie- House in St. Catharines was filled by a like voice and his ironic sexuality. It steady trickle of people coming in was characterized by his over-the-top from the cool night. They conversed front-man dancing and the pumping of over recorded music and sips of spe- his leather-clad fist. cially brewed ale. They were there to The band’s set was energetic and see the band Sights Unseen and head- danceable. While the songs had an liners Erick Von Erick and the Raving undeniable sense of humour, there was Psychos. The first band, Sights an emotional quality to Von Erick’s Unseen, finally finished its sound vibrato vocal delivery that the audi- check with a venture into its first song. ence could connect with. Their musi- The conversation of the Ale House cianship was seamless and their sound patrons hardly slowed down during extremely professional. The whole set Sight Unseen’s set. Only a few bobbed was consistent right down to the The members of the band formerly known as Broke Down Machine started a new phase of their heads along to the music that encore, a cover of Joy Divion’s Trans- their music careers when Christina Piacenti joined them to form The Mute. The band, origi- wouldn’t be too out of place with cur- mission. nating from Niagara Falls, appears on news@niagara’s compilation noise@niagara. rent Top 40 radio hits. The choruses With the rising popularity of ‘80s- Submitted photo were repetitive, with the singer’s voice influenced synth bands, it would be no often dipping into Rob Thomas territo- surprise to see the relatively new group By JEFF FORAN strong vocalists.” ry. The mundane melodies were bro- soon move up to playing bigger Staff Writer He says Piacenti has been doing “acoustic stuff,” ken up occasionally by long, masturba- venues. Von Erick and the Raving Psy- The Mute has found its voice. music different from what the band had been doing tory guitar solos and overbearing funk- chos are a band worth seeing live while The Niagara Falls band, fresh from recording a at that time. [(Her] voice has characteristics. Girls style bass. The most enthusiastic they’re still playing smaller, more inti- five-song EP last month, is currently auditioning have someone they can relate to.” applause from the audience came when mate places. new bassists to “take this to the next level,” says After they found their sound, the band sat down they were mercifully done their last More info on the Raving Psychos drummer Michael Saracino, in a phone interview. for a “couple of 1,000 naming sessions,” and so song of the set. can be found on the band’s website, Saracino says members of The Mute are “look- The Mute was born. All the energy that was lacking in http://www.myspace.com/erickvoner- ing into” recording labels and recently handed a The band says the name has many meanings the music of Sights Unseen was made ickandtheeravingpsychos. copy of The Mute’s demo to Garth Richardson metaphorically, sarcastically, cynically and per- (producer of Rage Against the Machine) in person. sonally. “Today’s bands are watered down,” says Richardson also happens to be the son of Jack Saracino, adding, they have either nothing to say Richardson, a professor at Fanshawe College in or are told to say nothing. Noise announces food drive concert on Dec. 11 London, Ont., the college members of The Mute This is the difference with The Mute. “We plan By SANDOR LIGETFALVY Entrance is $2 if you bring a non- attended. on saying something.” Promotions Staff perishable food item, such as canned It was during their time at Fanshawe that Saraci- During the summer The Mute played gigs in Dec. 11, as a day of the year, goods, mac ‘n’ cheese, and even no came up with the idea that would create the London, Ont., Toronto and St. Catharines, winning seems far off and dreary, sometime baking essentials like packaged band’s sound. the Port Mansion battle of the bands. between turkey and pine trees, but sugar or flour. With no donation, While all the members of the band were living in Saracino says, “Things are going over a lot bet- this year is different. entrance is $4 or as much as you can the same house, singer Brett Fusco needed knee ter. [There’s] never been so much feedback.” On this day, at Patrick Sheehans contribute. surgery and was away for two months. Saracino says he would love to see the indepen- Irish Pub, 101 St. Paul St., St. All proceeds go to St. Catharines It’s during this time Saracino became “stir- dent music scene grow here but acknowledges it’s Catharines, news@niagara is host- and Thorold Community Care, 12 crazy” and ended up writing a very experimental, “a little harder to generate revenue.” ing noise@niagara’s first-ever food North St., 905-685-1349. melodic song. He decided it needed female vocals. He says being part of the noise@niagara com- drive concert. Niagara College Business – Sales That is when Christina Piacenti stepped in. pilation is a “great opportunity” and there is The doors open at 6:30 p.m. on a and Marketing student Greg Arnold, When Fusco was back to full fitness, the two “potential to take off.” Sunday night rock show featuring 19, of Niagara Falls, is donating his sang together for the first time, and the magic “I think something good is gonna happen in five The Morning Announcements, F.Y.I., time, speakers and soundboard, a happened. to 10 years. We’re hoping to be part of it.” The Mute, Shade, Groovy Food crucial service that the promotor “[We were] dumbfounded with both singers Check out The Mute at its website. and The Strange. appreciates. together,” says Saracino, adding they are “two http://www.myspace.com/themuteband. Sleep the Season’s soothing sounds delight listeners By PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ However, an amateurish aspect can The four-member band – Dave Staff Writer still be detected. Almost invisible, it Fontaine, vocals, Justin Fortier, guitar, Band Review can be easily attributed to the lack of Greg Goertzen, cello and Ben Audet, A connection brought silence, and time the band has been in the industry. percussion – was promoting its first CD, the silence complemented the mood. Within one year of forming, Sleep the Sleep the Season’s Under the Stars. Craziness levels fell a few notches. Season is able to accomplish in one “Our music is kind of like life. It is After I had already heard countless night what infinite numbers of musi- something you can relax to, but at the unoriginal bands lacking the “it” fac- cians hope to achieve at least once in a same time it has ups and downs,” said tor, it seemed almost impossible to lifetime. Fontaine. want to sit through another unknown By having strong lyrics and sounds, Kimberly Delaney, 19, said she felt band trying to make it in the industry. the band successfully hypnotized the “serene” from the relaxing music. On Oct. 11 and again on Nov. 13, audience. The dark, small room held “I personally loved the cello.” however, people were taken to another no more than 40 people, making the Fontaine said the show was “very musical level. The originality and pas- concert even more intimate. personal and relaxing. Everyone was sion Sleep the Season has for music As the cello player started playing, pushed together and no one spoke. It were successfully transmitted to the many stood up and they stayed up dur- was a good show.” audience. ing the 30-minute presentation. Of the It seems as though the music comes The incorporation of a powerful and two amazing performances of the naturally to the band. Even those reluc- unifying sound had a strong impact on night, only Sleep the Season was able tant to listen to this acoustic rock genre the shows at the Mansion House in St. to captivate the crowd. gave the band a chance and joined the Catharines. The chemistry among the During the entire performance, peo- mood of the room. band, the music and the audience was ple stopped whatever they were doing Now it will just be a matter of time compelling and almost palpable. and just listened. before Sleep the Season is discovered. news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 17 Disney’s movie lacks interesting plotline Great cast but low approval By NATALIE VENTRESCA By NATALIE VENTRESCA respect, than he is hit on the head again – aspects as Abby’s crush on Chicken Little. Staff Writer Staff Writer not by an acorn or a piece of sky, but by There are also numerous pop culture Movie Review Movie Review part of a spaceship. references to The Spice Girls and Indiana With an all-star cast like Oscar winners Nicole Kid- Same story, new twists. Enlisting the help of his friends, Runt Jones that only the older audience mem- man, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine, in addition to Something big is going on in Oakey of the Litter (voiced by Steve Zahn), Fish bers would be able to identify. Will Ferrell, in theory, Bewitched seems like it can’t fail, Oaks, hometown of Chicken Little. Out of Water, and Abby Mallard aka Being funny, however, cannot sustain but it does. Chicken Little, Walt Disney Picture’s Ugly Duckling (voiced by Joan Cusack), a film. The good news is that in the year of the remake, this film, new computer animated film, tells the Chicken Little attempts to save his town The problem lies, unfortunately, with new to video stores, seems to distance itself from the rest. classic story of a young chicken who and the world from being destroyed by the story. Despite the addition of new Although it takes the concept of the classical television mistakes being hit on the head by a aliens. elements to the plot such as a baseball series, rather than just taking the easy way out and blatant- falling acorn as a piece of the sky, caus- This film has a clear message, which is and aliens, its premise is one that fails to ly copying it, Bewitched does a lot more with it. ing hysteria and panic. not out of character for a Disney film. hold the viewer’s interest, unlike other The story is now about the remaking of a television series Disney’s version, however, tells the In this instance, it is to believe in your- computer-animated films such as Shrek, named Bewitched, and, coincidentally, the lead character same story in a more modern, self. Just because you are “little” doesn’t The Incredibles and Finding Nemo. As a found to play Samantha happens to be a witch. humourous and satirical fashion, enjoy- mean you can’t do “big” things. result, this film feels longer than its run- This is a very clever take on the subject matter. able for everyone. The fact that this film is computer ani- ning time of 78 minutes. Unfortunately, the bad news involves the actors. After Chicken Little (voiced by mated and aimed at a younger audience Although Chicken Little is entertain- Kidman’s try at comedy is mediocre. She seems stiff and Scrubs’ Zach Braff), makes his fateful should not stop an older crowd from ing, charming and funny and has a star- a little out of place. announcement that, “The sky is falling!” enjoying it. filled cast, it is flawed in plot develop- MacLaine and Caine just seem ornamental, and their he becomes the laughing stock of the The satirical and humourous elements ment. Chicken Little has big ideas – too award-winning talent is wasted. town and an embarrassment for his in Chicken Little work on two levels as many of them. Ferrell’s character is what keeps this movie interesting, father, Buck Cluck (voiced by Gary Mar- they are aimed at children and adults. Playing around with a familiar concept yet his character seems to be all his previous characters shall). There are sure-fire jokes intended for is clever, but in the case of Chicken Lit- (Anchorman, Old School) rolled into one. He’s funny, but No sooner does Chicken Little restore children such as burping. In addition an tle, it does “little” for the plot and out- the effect gets redundant after a while. his reputation and regain his father’s older audience will find funny such come of the film. Bewitched, with its strong female lead, writers and direc- tor, seems to be trying too hard to portray an image of a strong independent women for Kidman’s character, but this message seems to get lost in the process. At first, Kidman’s character is a weak, dependent and passive woman who is searching for love. She then becomes an independent woman taking charge of her life, but then to fulfil Hollywood’s need for a happy ending, she has to repress her independence and go back to the man. This film is not what you would expect, but in the multi- tude of remakes, this one will have to do. Harry Potter has arrived By NATALIE the evil wizard’s return to CLEWLEY power. Staff Writer Back at Hogwarts for their Movie Review fourth year, they hear excit- Attention! Watch out for ing news from Dumbledore all Harry Potter fans running that Hogwarts will play host to the big screens and feed- to the legendary Trizward ing their obsession. Tournament, which hasn’t Harry Potter, Ron Weasley happened for 100 years. and Germione Granger Three of the best schools returned in The Goblet of Fire of magic have been chosen to on Nov. 18. Some, mainly enter the tournament: Hog- “The sky’s falling!” The media bombard Chicken Little after he makes that fateful announcement in Walt Disney’s critics who’ve been privi- warts, Beauxbatons Acade- new computer-animated film Chicken Little. leged with previews, say it is my of Magic and Durm- Disney Enterprises Inc. one of the “best Harry Potter strang Institute. movies by far.” This tournament involves Anxious fans, waiting in a series of magical chal- line for hours wearing their lenges at which Harry must Will Ferrell takes on new role in family comedy Harry Potter glasses and Hog- succeed to win eternal glory. By NATALIE VENTRESCA This film succeeds largely as the one tends to be on the predictable side, warts scarves, are thrilled that Life never seems boring Staff Writer result of Ferrell’s comedic perfor- but what did you expect? Hollywood the fourth film has continued for Harry in all of his box Movie Review mance. With such lines as “I’m angry! has a certain formula to follow, and the Harry legacy. office hits including this one. Does the world really need another I’m spitting angry! Like a tornado of Kicking and Screaming, follows it reli- Harry’s scar has seemed to Harry finds himself fac- sport-themed movie? anger swirling about!” Ferrell’s saves giously. be bothering him a lot lately. ing another difficult chal- If the star of the movie is Will Fer- this film from being forgettable. Everything is neatly wrapped up in Harry’s friends Hermione lenge of finding a date to rell, the answer is a resounding yes. In addition, this movie is entertain- the end, all problems are solved and all and Weasley come to the res- the Hogwarts Yule Ball Kicking and Screaming, new this ing for children and adult viewers, as it relationships are mended. cue. The Weasleys invite dance. This movie is a sure week at video stores, is a family film contains many adult-themed jokes and This can all be forgiven simply Harry to camp out to watch box office hit, full of that tells the story of a father who takes situations such as Ferrell’s character’s because of the fact that it is so funny. the International Quidditch action and new characters. over his son’s soccer team, only to growing caffeine addiction. Thank you, Will Ferrell, for giving Cup. While Harry is there, Harry Potter fans can final- become an over-competitive, soccer- Although not unlike every other the world a sport-themed family movie problems erupt and support- ly feel satisfied, until next obsessed maniac. Hollywood sport-themed movie, this that is actually enjoyable. ers of Valdemort announce Christmas. Homolka movie ‘Deadly’ raises many ethical questions throughout Canada By PAUL FROSINA States about what actually happened. families. Sure, there are books, documentaries and Staff Writer In my opinion, some provisions should Three, in no way should this movie TV shows about this topic, but they are all Movie Review have been made before this movie was made. demean our country and its people. Holly- pieces of a picture not totally assembled. I The new movie Deadly, the story of con- First, this movie should include only wood has a tendency to make countries in believe that if this movie has been thorough- victed Canadian killers Paul Bernardo and facts but no Hollywood exaggerations to movies look inferior to America. ly researched and made properly, it will go a Karla Homolka, has been a hot topic through- try to make it “more appealing” to the Finally, from what I have been seeing in long way to show what really happened dur- out the country. With the release date fast public. That is not to say Hollywood has the trailers posted on the Internet, it looks ing that time. approaching, people are asking whether the manipulated the movie, since no one has as if the movie makes Homolka appear to The controversy is starting to heat up as movie should be shown in Canada. seen it yet, but I hope that they were more be a victim. I sure hope that’s not the case. the movie’s release date approaches. I just The parents of Leslie Mahaffey and Kristen focused on telling what really happened, While many people will refuse to see this hope that Hollywood knows what kind of French, Bernardo’s and Homolka’s teenage rather than making it look better. The movie when it is released, I, for one, will go. door it is opening if the movie depicts cer- victims, have said they are against the making story should be told the way it happened, Many people have always been interest- tain people the wrong way. and release of the movie. However, there is or not at all. ed in this topic. It’s part of our history, a If you are interested in seeing the movie curiosity throughout Canada and the United Second, royalties should be paid to the black mark in our history, but still part of it. trailer, go to http://karlathemovie.net/. Page 18, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Street Team making waves Student By NENAD SRDJENOVIC other local djs need to open their ears Staff Writer and stop sleepin on local talent, you half In a time when the American hip-hop a** motherf***ers. As far as the name, market dominates, it can be challenging Balkan Beasts, it is what it is. Cop the makes for an international voice to be heard. tape and you’ll know what the deal is. Canadian, like European emcees, Release date: New Year’s Eve 2006. It’s although in many cases as skilled as the official. American competition, do not have a Q:That’s a lot of names, a lot of hip-hop big enough machine behind them or a upcoming artists. Who do you see as big enough crowd to appeal to for them influences in the industry? Who are the to move the units or make an impact five greatest in your opinion? that rappers are making across the C: Top five dead or alive: Tupac of beats border. course, the hands-down greatest emcee However, with the reggaeton (Latin of all time, Nas of course, Jay Z, AZ the By JAYLENE POIRIER hip-hop) explosion, late last summer visualiza, and Eminem. Who’s hot right Staff Writer and with the growing number of inter- now? AZ doing it still, The Clipse, Dip Using only a turntable, an audio mixer, a DJ mixer and a computer

national artists making noise in their Submitted photo set, Crood, Deluxe and Kreem, Scors- home countries, and lately on the under- ese, and I dunno, Kreem, who else hot? program called Acid Pro, Chris ground, mixtape circuit, things are look- KREEM K: Millz is nice, Gunz, The Clipse, no Bauslaugh has started climbing ing better for international hip hop. Team gonna run with it. Rest in peace to doubt, but top five: Pac, Biggie, Jay, his way to the top of making beats. I am sitting here with 905’s own Nebo from Montenigers and Moskri of Mase and Pusha T. Such artists as Kanye West and Kreem and Cincere, two-thirds of the Prti Bee Gee. As far as my people doing Q: What is the situation with distribu- DJ Premiere made beats for about Serbian/Canadian hip-hop movement it on the international level, I wanna say tion. Is there a major label behind you, seven years before becoming pop- called Street Team. Along with their What-up to my boy Crood, London or are you taking the independent route? ular, yet Bauslaugh has already partner in rhyme, Deluxe, they have what up, Scribe in Hamilton and every- K: Nah, no label, we doing our own sold some of his musical beats to over the last six years made quite a sig- one else doing what they doing to get thing. Can’t let no body get a piece of groups like Cronically Ill, a group nificant impact on their home country the cake. my pie, if they aren’t working for it. I out of Kitchener/Toronto. Entertainment Serbia’s underground hip-hop scene. C: Word, son. Both regions are defi- work for mines. Cronically Ill, featuring nine They are, together with DJ Noodles nitely slept on. As far as Serbian hip Q: So what is the deal with shows? artists trying to “get their music from Wild 101.1, bringing to comple- hop, it’s a lot more talent over there than Any upcoming events the fans can out there,” has opened for artists tion their first mixtape entitled Balkan there is money invested or crowd to buy expect to see Street Team at? such as Lil Flip and Mob Deep in the past. Hip-hop Beasts, The Mixtape Volume 1 due out the sh*t. I feel bad for them dudez. Def- C: Mad shows coming. Check later this year. initely everyone Kreem named, as well www.balkanbeasts.com for more info. Bauslaugh, 21, of Kitchener, Street Question: What up, Kreem? What up, as a couple of other dudez nationally or Q: Finally, is there anything else you Ont., started making beats about 1 Team Cincere? Tell us a little bit about your internationally. As far as the 905th, and would like to say to your fans? 1/2 years ago and has been “lov- ing it ever since.” ‘Blowing movement: how you got started, and Canadian hip hop in general, I see it C: Yee, definitely, thank you to every- where in your career do you see your- doing nothing but big things real soon. one that supported us through the last A beat is the background music up this self now? Q: All right. Now, tell us a little about couple of years. Everyone that’s down you hear when listening to mostly rap game’ Kreem: What’s good, what’s good. the Balkan Beasts’ mixtape. Who is on with real hip hop. Mixtape out New rap and rhythm and blues. The Basically, we started this sh*t the day the album? Why the name? What can Year’s Eve, make sure u cop that. artist who buys the beat will put we picked up the mic. It’s mos’ def’ one the fans expect from it in general, and K: Yee, definitely, thank you to every- lyrics to it and eventually come of my big dreams, you know, blowing when is it coming out? one that supported us through the last out with a song. up in this rap game, and seeing Serbian K: Mixtape is nice. Mad nice. We got couple of years. Shoutouts to our man- “You can make beats for any hip hop get the respect it deserve. a couple [of] different producers includ- agement, D Nice aka Bundles wattup, type of music, but I prefer making Cincere: Ye, ye. ing myself, my boy Mysterious from Vu Vo wattup, Desimir Kalicanin, our them for rap artists,” says Hip-hop Q: Definitely, definitely. All right, so Serbia, Aapex production from the manager down in Serbia and the Balkan Bauslaugh. beat tell us first about hip hop in the 905 states, my boy Deluxe, we got my boy region. Shoutouts to all our Serbian The first beat Bauslaugh made maker region and then about the homeland Bedox, from Burlington, and as far as people holding us down in the falls, included sound effects from Win- dows XP. He’s been evolving and rises Serbian hip hop. What’s going on, man? emcees, we got the street team starting deste rodjaci. All of our Vietnamese We blowing up or what? line up: the kid, Lux and Cin. people, Anh Em stand up. Big ups to the trying to build his career. Baus- above K: As far as the 905th going, Scorsese Then you got the future: Nate Dee families, DJ Noodles and everyone else laugh has used Reason and Fruity the doing it, Newz doing it, and, of course, and Young Ben. We got Crood, Prapa- that helped the mixtape progress. Last Loops to try to conjure beats. The process that Bauslaugh rest you know Street Team doing it. As far ganda, Kajblo Spirit, Scorsese, Check- but not least, big ups to Ax for being as home, I see Demian, I see Juice, I see mate, Gazije, Tom Gist of Dipset and a with us from day one, and everyone at goes through every time is a long Kajblo, Deniro, Shorty, Prapaganda and whole lotta dudez. news@niagara for holding us down. and tedious one. definitely gotta give my respects to Gru, C: Yee, the tape is crack. Shout out to Mixtape out New Year’s Eve. Make “It’s kind of easy once you the don dada for starting this s*it. Street DJ Noodles for the support too. All sure you cop that! know what you’re doing.” You start off picking a song to “sample” from. Then, through a thorough sequence of steps, you can put together various kinds of songs from various artists and TUNE in... and TURN it up! “sample” parts of it, making the beat your own. You can take any song you’d like, slow it down or speed it up using the turntable. You can scratch or add your own sound effects, such as keyboard, drums or vocal samples, to make sure the beat is to your standards. A lot of time and money goes into this process. “It’s not as easy as it looks,” says Bauslaugh. “I’ve spent about $2,000 in total on all of my MONDAYS THURSDAYS equipment.” p m to  p m — Sports  6 p m to  p m — The Retro Show Bauslaugh says that he hasn’t tried to sell to major record com- Call in with your thoughts on any sports The best of the ‘8s and ‘ s panies yet because within selling  p m to p m — Rockland Wonderland  p m to + p m — The New Music Show a beat involves giving royalties Rock out with Devin Walters Newest music on the station and a percentage of sales to the songwriter or record company. THURSDAYS p m to  p m — Hot Country “I will, eventually. I want to get + p m to  p m — The M&M Music Mix The latest country from now and then better first. 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By NATALIE VENTRESCA communities across the Staff Writer country.” Imagine all your life being able to eat anything you want Health Canada describes at any time, and then have this freedom taken from you. diabetes as a “national chal- It’s replaced by schedules and measuring, limiting what lenge” to Canada and that it you can eat in addition to having meals at specific times. cannot be addressed effec- This is the life of someone living with diabetes. tively simply by one sector Diabetes is a serious problem in Canada. The Canadian of Canadian society. Diabetes Association (CDA) notes that more than two mil- Nicole Ventresca, 48, of lion Canadians suffer from this disease. It goes on to state Welland, knows all too well that by the end of the decade “this number is expected to rise the challenges a diabetic to three million.” must face. On its website, www.diabetes.ca, the CDA defines dia- Ventresca, who was diag- betes as a disease in which your body cannot properly store nosed with type one diabetes glucose, the fuel it needs. To use glucose, your body needs at 40, explains that living insulin, produced by the pancreas. with the disease is a “big An individual has diabetes if the body makes too little or change in lifestyle.” no insulin, or if the body cannot use the insulin it makes. Using insulin injected “With little or no insulin, glucose builds up in your blood through a syringe, Ventresca instead of being used for energy. This causes high blood glu- must inject four times a day, cose levels,” the website states. “one at each meal and one When this occurs, the individual may feel tired, thirsty, before bed.” hungry or moody and urinate often. The person may lose Although diabetes runs in weight, have blurred vision and be susceptible to infections. her family – her older broth- If diabetes is left untreated, or not properly managed by the er has been living with the individual, it can result in complications such as heart, eye disease since the age of 12 – and kidney disease, amputation of limbs, especially the feet, Ventresca remembers that Diabetics must treat the disease in numerous ways. For many, preventative med- a reduced quality of life and a shortened life expectancy. she experienced such symp- ications include insulin, an insulin pen, NovoRapid, syringes, blood pressure med- Diabetes is a serious, incurable disease, which, according toms as excessive thirst, ication, Asprin for circulation and a machine that tests blood-sugar levels. to the CDA, is a leading cause of death in Canada. weight loss and fatigue Photo by Natalie Ventresca There are three types of diabetes: type one, type two and before her diagnosis. gestational. Ventresca, who was free to eat whatever and whenever every day because there are a lot of temptations.” She iden- Type one, which affects 10 per cent of people with dia- she wanted, now eats three regular meals a day that must be tifies restaurants as one of these, yet that doesn’t stop her betes, occurs when the pancreas can’t produce insulin. Type measured and calculated according to the amount of insulin from going. one is at times referred to as “juvenile” as people with type she must inject. “You simply just have to be aware of what you’re eating,” one are usually young at the time of their diagnosis. She explains that she must count not only calories, but says Ventresca. Type two, which affects 90 per cent of diabetics, occurs also carbohydrates. In addition to watching what she eats, “You just have to very practical; you have to ask questions when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or uses it Ventresca has to exercise to help reduce stress and to like what the food is prepared with and if there is a lot of ineffectively. enhance her fitness. sugar in the recipe.” Gestational diabetes is temporary as it occurs during preg- This mother of two is also very familiar with all the finan- Ventresca urges those with the disease to notify friends nancy. The CDA explains that gestational diabetes affects cial aspects of the disease. and family about it so they “will know how to react if some- “3.5 per cent of all pregnancies and involves an increased Although she is covered by a health plan, she still finds it thing happens.” risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child.” to be “very costly.” “You don’t have to be ashamed.” Individuals who are particularly at risk for diabetes She provides the example of the strips she uses to check Ventresca provides the examples of diabetic coma and shock include those who are over 40, are overweight, have a par- her blood-sugar levels. These strips, which are inserted into that some diabetics have the misfortune of experiencing. ent, brother or sister with the disease, and had gestational a small device equipped with a fine needle, are used as a Diabetic coma occurs when there is too much or too little diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. testing strip that will register the sugar content of the dia- insulin in the body. This results in a lack of nourishment for the The CDA recommends individuals over the age of 40 be betic’s blood. This reading will inform the diabetic if blood- body and the blood cells, a lack that leads to an altered state of screened every three years, or every year for those with an sugar levels are too high or low. Having to use four of these consciousness. Eating too much sugar, not taking medication, increased risk factor. a day, some times more, she says that a box of them costs having stress or infections can cause diabetic coma. Not only do diabetics deal with the mental and physical over $100. Insulin reaction, or insulin shock, occurs when there is too effects of the disease, but there are financial aspects too. She also has to take preventive medication for her blood much in the body. This is caused by too much medication, The CDA’s website indicates that a diabetic’s medical pressure, kidneys, cholesterol and circulation, which are failing to eat, heavy exercise or emotional factors, all of costs are “two to three times higher” than a healthy person’s. affected by the disease. which rapidly reduce the sugar level in the blood. “A person with diabetes can face direct costs for medica- She says that although she has not experienced any prob- Although Ventresca admits that living with the disease is tion and supplies ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 a year.” lems in these areas, medications are prescribed to help her a challenge, she advises that “if you watch what you eat and These cost are not simply a concern for the individual, but “down the line.” are careful, you can lead a normal life. If you don’t take care also for the country. She travels to Hamilton to meet with a dietician who monitors of yourself then you can run into serious complications. On its website, www. hc-sc.gc.ca, Health Canada states her blood-sugar levels every three months. The dietician aids “You can lead a normal, long life. You just have to look that in 1999 the government of Canada, to enable Canadian Ventresca in making changes in her diet according to her after yourself. When you do, life is good.” to benefit more fully from the expertise and resources avail- blood-sugar levels. able, pledged $115 million over five years to develop a Living with diabetes is a big adjust- Canadian Diabetes Strategy. Health Canada explains that its ment and every diabetic reacts to it in partners include “the provinces and territories, various his or her own way. AAPEX national health bodies and interest groups, and Aboriginal Ventresca says that it is a “struggle Canadian Diabetes Association guidelines We Know What We Are Doing & It Shows! What everyone should know about diabetes Symptoms Check local CDA branches for dates and # Blurred vision, unusual thirst, weight loss or times. 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CATHARINES Catharines. the individual eats is an important factor in reg- 16 Hellems Ave. 316 Lake Street The CDA provides informative support ulating how the body manages glucose levels. groups for seniors, children and parents. More information found at www.diabetes.ca 8 LOCATIONS 1-800-463-1436 WE DO IT ALL - START TO FINISH Page 20, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Knights are undefeated By MICHAEL spot at the free-throw line. Muir McCLYMONT took eight of the Knights’ 11 Staff Writer shots from the charity stripe in We’re undefeated. the second half. He and the rest

Sports After beating Mohawk Col- of the Knights picked up their lege on the road last week, Nia- intensity and played better gara College’s men’s basketball defence on their way to their 10- team won its first two league point victory. home games this past weekend Nero says the key to victory at the college’s Welland campus. was getting his big men the ball The Knights won without their in the posts. “That’s where our What’s stars. Second-year star Chris strength is against this team. Bauslaugh sat out Friday night’s Mike (Muir) stayed at home. going on game against Algoma University When he stays at home under in the College, of Sault Ste. Marie, and the basket, he’s unstoppable.” world of Michael Muir was unavailable Niagara had to play without Anderson St. Valle adds two of his 26 points during the Knights’ 67-64 win against for the team’s Saturday after- Muir’s services the following sports fourth-ranked team Sault College, of Sault Ste. Marie, on Saturday, Nov. 19, here. noon game against 3-1 Sault day against Sault College. The Photo by Michael McClymont College. Muir fractured his right 3-1 Sault Cougars, of Sault arm late in the Algoma game Ste. Marie, were ranked fourth total points and Ryan Loucks when he fell hard to the floor and in the league by the Ontario added 14, but the game’s out- will be out of the lineup until Colleges Athletic Association come was decided by Niagara after Christmas. This was the website (www.ocaa.com). free throws. St. Valle hit six of only way of stopping Muir. They were led by Jean Louis his seven attempts and Michael Muir led all scorers with 28 Ouattra, who averaged 22 St. Rose hit five of his six pres- points in the Knights’ 70-60 win points per game before their sure shots, most of them com- against Algoma. The visitors visit to Niagara. ing in the game’s final came into the game 0-4 in league Coach Nero went so far as moments. That was the differ- play but caught a Niagara team calling him “one of the top two ence as Niagara pulled out a still working out the kinks. or three college players in the 67-64 win over the fourth Knights “We’ve been resting players province. You’re not gonna shut ranked team. defend and plugging kids in new spots a guy like him down. You do After the game, St. Rose home turf in case we run into problems,” what you’ve got to to contain spoke out about the importance said Knights’ Coach Ralph Nero. him and shut down some of the of hitting free throws. “It could Niagara ran into many prob- other guys.” have cost us the game if we did- lems in the first half trailing Niagara did just that in the n’t. Especially in a close game, Algoma 33-30. Fouls, first half. Anderson St. Valle you gotta hit free throws.” turnovers, shot-clock violations led the team to a 30-29 first Niagara put its spotless and air balls were all part of the half lead. The two teams league record to the test Nov. 23 action in the first 15 minutes. traded baskets and three at Fanshawe College in London. “That was a pretty lackadaisical pointers in the second half, They follow up with two exhibition in the first half,” says giving the feeling that the home games, an exhibition Coach Nero. team that held the ball last or against Rochester I.T. Nov. 26 Niagara turned it around by made the final defensive at 5:30 p.m. and a league game Michael St. Rose, of the Niagara Knights, battles at putting 40 on the board in the stand would win. against Redeemer University the post with an Algoma University College defender. second half. Niagara engraved a St. Valle led Niagara with 26 College Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Photo by Michael McClymont

Knights Knights lose to Jamestown in exhibition game Lions battle New By MICHAEL McCLYMONT “We needed bodies. We’ve been the half shooting well and their team of York Staff Writer going through some tough times physi- downtown specialists gave the Jay- dominate Before playing their first league cally,” says Nero, so Stephen Grano, Mo hawks a 13-point lead. Matt Cole By EDMOND YEBOAH home games of the season, Niagara Feris and Blair Basoluski found their answered back for the Knights by hit- Staff Writer College’s men’s basketball team way onto the active roster. Grano was on ting back-to-back threes. The undefeated Welland Lions FC welcomed New York’s Jamestown the college’s championship golf team With three minutes left in regula- College Jayhawks to the Niagara earlier this year, Faris played for the tion, Chris Bauslaugh hit a couple were the champions in the outdoor region for an exhibition game on Knights last year and saw they needed a treys of his own to draw Niagara intramural soccer league, at Niagara Wednesday, Nov. 16. helping hand and Basoluski is a Police within eight, but that’s as close as College’s Welland campus. In an attempt to rest some of their Foundations student at the college. they would get. The season started in September injured starters before the league Knights guard Marc Ermers opened Jamestown’s defence took away the and ended with the Welland Lions games, the Knights went with some the game’s scoring with a three-point- perimeter shot in the closing minutes FC defeating 7 Stars in a 2-1 victo- fresh faces in their 82-68 loss to er, a prelude of things to come. The and Niagara gave up too many sec- ry on Nov. 3. Jamestown. The loss is Niagara’s fifth Knights got out to an early lead, but ond-chance shots. Bauslaugh finished “It was a tough game but we played straight in league exhibition play, yet turnovers on consecutive possessions the game with 14 points, and Marc well,” says Ibrahim Ibrahim, 19, from they’ve won their lone regular season caused Niagara to relinquish that lead. Ermers led the Knights with 15. St. Catharines. Ibrahim is enrolled in game at Mohawk College in Hamilton. The Knights trailed 36-30 with a After the game, Coach Nero the Electrical Engineering Technician Lions end The team’s plan is to save themselves minute and 40 seconds left in the addressed his team’s performance: season for the games that count. first half, but a couple of quick “We played a very difficult team program in Welland. He says he “real- ly enjoyed” playing this year. undefeated With second-year players Michael Jamestown baskets stretched the tonight. They played great, great Muir and Anderson St. Valle nursing lead to 10. Niagara trailed 42-32 at defense, great man-to-man defence. “Good exercise with good injuries and Brandon Gracie getting the half. They were well coached and put friends,” says Ibrahim. over the flu, Coach Ralph Nero sent The fast-paced second half was a great pressure on the ball. They made With one championship in the bag, for reinforcements. three-point contest. Jamestown began us work for everything we got.” they are already looking forward to the indoor intramural soccer games. Niagara captures top OCAA awards “We are looking to claim the indoor championships as well,” says It was certainly a successful weekend for the Niagara The men picked up two big wins last weekend, while Hashim Shire. He is enrolled in the College men’s basketball team. Anderson scored a game-high 26 points, including going same program. Shire says that other Not only was the college men’s basketball team named six-for-seven from the free point line in a three-point win teams “better beware.” the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association’s (OCAA) Team over Sault College of Sault Ste. Marie. Niagara is unde- Besides the good exercise, the men of the Week, but Anderson St. Valle, a first-year member of feated with a record of three wins and no defeats in the say they “wanted T-shirts” and that the team, was OCAA’s Male Athlete of the Week. OCAA West Region. was their main reason for playing. news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005, Page 21 Practicing hard to be champions By PATRICK HALL they’re ready to prove that.” time period to analyze game tapes Staff Writer The women’s team has battled to avoid on past mistakes for future There have been some rough hard in the weekend tournaments it contests. battles, and the road ahead just competed in this season. They also work extensively with gets rougher. The team finished first in its pool Peter Dobbin, the team’s athletic Coming off a hard loss to Fan- at the Sheridan College Invitation- therapist and trainer, to work on shawe College in London on Nov. al in late October in Oakville, but the fundamentals and sharpen their 9, Niagara College’s women’s vol- came up just short in a semi-final skills. leyball squad was quick to match against Humber College, of “It’s basically another school rebound to get back on the Etobicoke, who currently sit atop course for them,” says Bentley. winning track. the Ontario Colleges Athletic “They put in more effort than any The Knights came out swinging Association (OCAA) rankings. other women’s team I have seen in on Remembrance Day, beating the However, Niagara’s team cap- my years here.” Lambton Lions of Sarnia, Ont., in tain Nicole Devereaux, 20, says Jamie Allen, 20, is a Recreation straight sets 25-16, 25-15, and 27- the players “remain focused” and and Leisure Services student at 25 on home court. Heidi Bench led continue to improve with “each Niagara and in her first year with the way for the Knights with 17 passing day.” the squad. She says she believes in points: 12 kills, four aces and one “We are confident in our devel- the “skills and strength” of her fel- block. opment and our ability to win,” low teammates. Despite the convincing win, the says the second-year Recreation “We are going to come out players and Head Coach Kerby and Leisure Services student. “The strong every game and pull Bentley want to ensure that they girls work extremely hard every through this season ... we’ll be don’t lose another game like the practice so we can execute on ready.” one against Fanshawe. It was a game day.” Bentley, in his first year as the Players for the Niagara College’s women’s volleyball team run game, Bentley says, his team was It is clear that the women’s vol- women’s coach, adds that his team through drills during a routine three-hour practice. “more than capable” of winning. leyball team has a mutual passion will continue to make changes to Photo by Pat Hall “It was a real test of nerves,” for winning, as the players dedi- “play for power” to be successful says the 28-year-old Caledon East cate four nights, and as many as 25 down the road. The Niagara Knights are third in for the next two games. The team native. “They beat themselves hours a week to practice. Mon- “The girls have the drive to push the west division of the OCAA faces the St. Clair Saints in Wind- mentally that game. They know days, for example, consist of a themselves and the motivation to standings with a 3-2 record. sor on Nov. 25 and the Redeemer they can play 40 times better and two-hour workout and a scheduled achieve their goals.” Niagara will be hitting the road Royals in Ancaster on Nov. 30. Niagara’s own DareDevils Knights defeat Thunderbirds By MICHAEL MCCLYMONT but they’ll need help from the Niagara By LIAM McPHERSON have to be Lyndsay Cloughley, who had four Staff Writer community. “If there’s no support for Staff Writer steals and two blocks and caused many turnovers The Niagara region has a professional the team, then unfortunately, they’ll The Knights doubled and devoured Algoma by the Thunderbirds. basketball club to call its own. have to move elsewhere,” said Thouas. College 58-28 in women’s basketball on Nov. 18. Cloughley says, “I think we played very well. Led by Brock University alumni The DareDevils have become the The Knights came out firing shots and led 8-2 We gave ourselves a chance to work on our Morgan Fairweather, who played on second of two Canadian ABA teams, because of their great defence, which did not let offence and put everyone in.” last year’s bronze medal Canadian joining the Montreal Matrix in the up at any point of the game. The Knights played next at Fanshawe College Interuniversity Sport (CIS) team, the great white north. The Algoma Thunderbirds, of Sault Ste. Marie, in London on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. Their next home Niagara DareDevils made their Ameri- “It doesn’t make a difference never stood a chance as their offence was having game is Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. when they take on can Basketball Association (ABA) where we play or what country we considerable trouble holding the ball. Redeemer University College of Ancaster, Ont. debut at the Jack Gatecliff Arena in St. play in,” said Head Coach Otis Hai- They turned it over eight more times Catharines, on Nov. 5. ley. “Basketball is basketball no while the Knights had 10 more steals In a league where Rafael Araujo still matter which arena it’s played in.” and two more blocks. The Knights took wouldn’t be able to keep up, the Dare- ABA basketball differs from a whopping 29-19 lead with three min- Devils made an exciting first impres- Canadian university basketball, utes remaining in the half. sion with a lineup composed of former according to Fairweather. The Thunderbirds made two quick Division I and Division II ballers, a “The rules are a bit different. Here, buckets, cutting the lead despite Nia- former McDonald’s High School All- they try and gear you to play in-your- gara’s Kaitlyn Mackenna buzzer beater American (Majestic Mapp), a member face defence. University [basketball] is to have 10 points at the half. Dana Van- of the Jamaican National team (O’Neil more about managing the clock. This derMark chipped in with seven points. Kamaka) and two players straight out game is more up and down.” The combined efforts of Mackenna of Ontario (Kamaka and Fairweather). Though Fairweather is on the short and Vandermark beat the Thunderbirds Down by 13 points at halftime, the list of Brock alumni to move directly at the half as they managed to only put high-flying DareDevils made a con- to a national basketball league, he still up 14 points to the Knights’ 38. vincing comeback and forced overtime hasn’t forgotten his roots. The leading scorer was Jessica King, against the Maryland Night Hawks. “Brock’s got a great program. who had six points at the break, while Niagara eventually lost 113-106, but There’s [Brad] Rootes and [Kevin] Melissa Stumpo added five and six professional basketball’s highly antici- Steinstra. They could both play for boards. pated return to Niagara was considered this team. [Kevin] French is playing Head Coach Phil Mosley said at the a success. in Spain.” half, “We would like to keep our lead so Anne Thouas, 22, of Montreal, is the Fairweather’s former teammates we can go deeper in our bench, give all team’s public relations and media co- are holding their own at Brock Uni- the girls a chance and continue good ordinator. She also happens to be a versity, but Fairweather is comfort- defence.” fourth year Sports Management major able in his new role with Niagara’s The Knights came out of the half at Brock. As part of her fourth-year new team. He entered the DareDev- stronger, taking a 44-15 advantage. course, Thouas went searching for a ils’ debut game in overtime and Jamie Fong played a strong all-around sports internship. The DareDevils drained a clutch three, his first and game as she proved to be the engine that answered her calls. only shot in his first ABA game. drives this team. She had eight points, “I think it’s great for this region to Florida native Reggie Warren led eight assists, five steals and two have a team again. I think basketball is Niagara with 32 points, 19 boards and rebounds as she played only three sec- a rising sport,” said Thouas. three blocks in the loss. onds shy of 30 minutes. The club will be playing all of its The next home game is against the Manager Lindsey Norris says, “Fong 2005-2006 home games in St. Strong Island Sound of Long Island, has reflexes like a cat and is always run- Catharines, planning to make Jack N.Y., at the Jack Gatecliff Arena in St. ning. She seems to have eyes in the back Gatecliff Arena their permanent home, Catharines on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. of her head. Anyone who has more assists than the whole other team for the Niagara Knights Women's Basketball Schedule game is a player you want in the game all the time.” Redeemer University College at Niagara College The final score was 56-28 as the Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Thunderbirds were doubled and Mohawk College at Niagara College devoured by the hungry Knights. Marteena Blagrove, of the Niagara Knights women’s Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. Mackenna had a game-high 12 points, basketball team, shoots over an Algoma College Fanshawe College at Niagara College and Abby Cass added eight points. The player, in action Nov. 18. Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. defensive player of the game would Photo by Liam McPherson Page 22, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Son’s dreams coming true By JEFF FORAN for it [hockey],” and “we never had was bittersweet for Debbie and fam- Staff Writer to drag him out of bed for 6 a.m. ily, as Matt made his National Hock- She’s the quintessential hockey practices.” ey League (NHL) debut playing in mother. These were the qualities the red colours of the Red Wings at She displays all the classic symp- instilled into Matt by his parents as Joe Louis Arena in Detroit against toms: the high number of kilome- he grew up. the Stanley Cup Champions, the tres put on the family van, the base- “Tenacity is a big word in our Tampa Bay Lightning. ment “looking like a gym,” and house,” says Debbie, as well as the “We were all crying. It’s an most important, the great sense of words “work ethic.” amazing feeling, overwhelming,” pride shown to a son who is living She says he “likes working for she says, with obvious happiness. his dream playing professional charities and talking to students at The Red Wings management told hockey, all the while talking about schools,” such as Notre Dame and Matt he would get called up to the the pride “of him as a person,” and Holy Name, where he was a stu- NHL this year. “He fits in Detroit’s keeping “his head on straight.” dent. “He’s getting his head shaved plans,” says Debbie. Debbie Ellis is the mother of for cancer.” “When you’re a hockey mom, Matt, captain of the Grand Rapid She has many fond memories of hockey becomes your social life. Gryphons, and the youngest ever to Matt’s hockey career to date, and You’re at the arena day and night. be captain, at the age of 24. her favourites bring a big smile. I’ve been to a lot of cold arenas.” Debbie Ellis displays her son Matt’s hockey gear, in the family Matt was re-signed to a two-year One is game seven of an Ontario The Ellises have made many sacri- basement. contract this past off-season by the Hockey League (OHL) playoff fices to see their son get where he is Submitted photo Detroit Red Wings. Debbie Ellis’s series against the Peterborough today, including Matt leaving home eyes light up when she talks about Petes, in which Matt scored the over- at 16 to live in Toronto to play for the her son and all his achievements. time game-winning goal. Another Majors after winning the Rookie of When she would take Matt out was hearing his name called at the the Year Award in the Golden Horse- skating when he was two, he would OHL draft by the St. Michael shoe League for the Welland “cry and cry” because he wanted Majors. Cougars the year previous. “big boy skates,” but he was still It’s clear by the tone of her voice “[It was] expensive, but it certain- wearing sled skates. and the sparkle in her eyes that what ly paid off. We wouldn’t have done She says by the time he began to else brings her more joy than talking anything different,” says Debbie. play hockey, she would usually about Matt is watching him play. Matt lives in Grand Rapids in the help him put on his equipment. The She and her husband regularly winter with his wife. first time she did, she sent him out make the six-hour road trip to Grand Debbie says, “The greatest thing is on the ice with his skates on the Rapids, Mich., to watch Matt play. to have him home this Christmas.” wrong feet. “We go to watch him play whenever Until then, the family will lov- Skates on the wrong feet or not, he’s in driving range.” ingly watch his games on the she says, “he always had a passion One recent game this pre-season Internet. Thorold shocks Welland at home By JEFF FORAN captain Chris Risi got in alone on over Pribanich’s shoulder. Staff Writer Welland’s goalkeeper Mike Prib- Risi got his second of the game I’M LOOKING FOR: JE CHERCHE : The Welland Jr. Canadians picked anich from the hash marks and while the Blackhawks were short- up their third regulation loss of the scored a power-play goal to put handed. A CAREER UNE CARRIÈRE season Sunday night at home against Thorold ahead 4-1. “We were outworked,” says I’LL TAKE PRIDE IN DONT JE SERAI FIER the Thorold Blackhawks, losing 7-2. With less than nine minutes left Willis, the Jr. Canadians captain, The Blackhawks arrived having in the second, Welland would make and a Construction Techniques stu- something to prove after losing to a game of it when, with the man dent at Niagara College. “We did- Want a career that’s more Une carrière dans les Forces Welland 6-1 two days prior. With advantage, Bobby Cass rushed n’t stick to our game plan. They than just a job? 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Its work focuses victims Genevieve Bergeron, Helene Colgan, of violence against women in society. on improving women’s economic autonomy Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne- Hard Times Pass The National Day of Remembrance and and well-being, eliminating violence against Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Abortion is Forever Action on Violence Against Women coincides women and children and advancing women’s Klucznik Widajewicz, Maryse Laganiere, with the anniversary of the killings at l’Ecole human rights. Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pel- St.Catharines Right to Life Polytechnique de Montreal. The date was Violence against women, a common occur- letier, Michele Richard, Annie St-Arneault and 3 King St., Suite 2, St. Catharines chosen in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada to rence in Canada and the world, is defined as Annie Turcotte shall always be remembered. Your complete resouce Centre on abortion and euthanasia officially commemorate the deaths of those “any act of gender-based violence that results “[Dec. 6] is a signature day, but we have to www.chooselife.com women, to allow people to reflect on the issue in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or promote and educate people on this issue con- of violence and to give a special thought for the psychological harm or suffering to women, tinuously,”says Brown. 905-684-7505 [email protected] ones suffering daily threats of violence and for including threats of such acts, coercion or arbi- Coleman-Lawrie consid- those who have died as the result of deliberate trary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in ers this a “great day for the acts of gender-based violence. In addition, public or private life.” Its meaning also includes shelter” since it will allow participants in the day’s activities are asked to the “manifestation of the historically unequal them to “connect with the reflect on the actions Canadians can take to power relations between men and women media” to inform the public prevent and eliminate all forms of violence which have led to domination over and discrim- about Women’s Place and against women and girls. ination against women by men and to the pre- tell them “we are available.” “It’s a very significant day,” as it will help vention of women’s full advancement.” “The more we know, the promote public awareness, says Ruthann “We need more and more public education to easier it will be to end it Brown, Women’s Place of South Niagara change people’s attitude, and more and more [violence against women],” executive director. education will help create social changes,” says she adds. Dec. 6 is “very significant.” It marks “one Brown. Brown advises students of the largest and horrific” gender-related Teaching society that violence against entering a relationship to be murders ever seen, says Tamara Coleman- women “is not correct” will facilitate change informed and to remember Lawrie, Women’s Place of South Niagara and help society “move forward,” development officer. She adds that this is a says Brown. time to “step back” and “remember” the About 51 per cent of Canadian women and children who have died in women have been victims of at domestic violence. least one act of physical or sexual “This is a time to take [this issue] to the violence since the age of 16. public and remind them this still takes place. A databased study on a non-rep- It’s a time to open the society’s eyes,” adds resentative sample of 166 police Coleman-Lawrie. departments, that represented only She says domestic violence and violence 53 per cent of the national volume against women are not an individual or a fam- of reported crime, shows women ily concern but a responsibility of society. as the vast majority of crime Brown says the more the message of victims. According to these “inequality and gender-bias” issues are raised findings, 86 per cent of women in society, the more “change” will occur in were victims of sexual assault, 78 the future. About one million people, women per cent were victims of criminal being the majority, are victims of abuse in harassment and 67 per cent were Canada, Brown adds. victims of kidnapping/hostage- Status of Women Canada (SWC) has made taking or abduction. available a double-sided bilingual poster, an Women’s Place of South online organizer’s tool kit and a virtual calen- Niagara receives about 3,000 crisis dar of activities across Canada on Dec. 6 calls annually. The Niagara posted on the SWC website, www.swc- Regional Police Services (NRP) cfc.gc.ca/dates/dec6/index_e.html. By responds to about 5,000 domestic providing a variety of sources and back- violence-related calls. ground information for individuals hosting “Issues like this need to be related activities, SWC intends to mark and brought out in the open,” says Drugs dangerous way to battle stress By LIAM McPHERSON Counsellors advise you not be led Staff Writer into drug use by excessive stress Studies by the Canadian Addiction because what you don’t know is that Survey (CAS) show that 10.1 per cent your mind will start setting up obsta- of Canadians this year are abusing cles and your drug abuse will make it GOT A FRIEND their physical health as a result of harder to get over the hurdles life will cannabis use and 30.3 per cent are throw your way. You have to have a causing lifetime damage as the result strong will. HITTING THE BOOKMARKS of the abuse of other illegal drugs. Professor Craig Meuser, 32, of The CAS also shows that six per Niagara College, said, that’s true cent of people’s friendships and social “whether the drugs are legal or illegal, INSTEAD OF THE BOOKS? lives have gone into crisis the past year for example caffeine versus marijuana. and that 22.3 per cent lifetime drug In my experience, the strength of will a users follow that pattern. person has determines addiction.” Mike Kowalchuk, 21, a second-year Meuser says that drug use becomes an student in the Pharmacy Technician addiction when the drug stands as an program, said, “In my life I’ve had a obstacle between you and self-fulfil- lot of friends and family abuse drugs, ment, career and your highest so students need to have more hope aspirations. and quit the dope.” If you find yourself considering or Stress is a common reason to start abus- abusing drugs, you should consider ing drugs, to ease the pain, if you will. new hobbies and organizations or If gambling is taking over a friend’s life, she could use your help. Find out more at Penny McKee, a registered nurse who seek help from loved ones. works in the Health Services Department Mike Nagy, 20, a second-year stu- friends4friends.ca at Niagara College’s Welland campus, dent of the Broadcasting – Radio and said, “People develop addictions for var- Television and Film program, said, “I ious reasons. One of the most common used to abuse chemical drugs. 1-888-230-3505 reasons that I have encountered is that the After seeking help from friends and Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline addiction is a method of maladaptive family, I’ve been able to get my life coping in reaction to stress.” back on track and stay clean.” Page 24, news@niagara, Nov. 25, 2005 Free shows today at pubs Golf season winds down By ARIEL ELLIOTT “I hope it helps raise awareness. Staff Writer Maybe it would help if I were to ran- Today the Journalism-Print pro- domly slip the word ‘newspaper’ into gram is holding the first-ever songs.” news@niagara day. Ben Audet, drummer for Sleep the It’s an awareness day. The staff of Season, says, “noise@niagara is news@niagara, published by the doing such a good thing by promot- second-year students of the college’s ing local indie bands, and we would Journalism-Print program, wants to love nothing more than to play one of make sure the student body is aware their shows and support that cause.” of the newspaper and the the kinds of Both shows start at 1:30 p.m. and topics and issues the newspaper’s they are free for everyone to attend. reporters write about. “Skip class and come celebrate the To help the Journalism-Print pro- holidays with Sleep the Season,” gram do this, there are two bands at says Audet. each campus to play at the pubs. In Throughout both campuses, the After Hours at Welland are Sleep Hearsay teams will be waiting to take the Season and The Satellite State. At your opinion on the question of the The Armoury, at Glendale campus in week and, if it’s publishable, it will Niagara-on-the-Lake, Mark Vida appear along with your photo. and Brett Friesen are playing. If you talk to the reporters doing The staff is hoping to get people Hearsay, you are entered into the not only from the college but also raffle news@niagara is offering. The from the community to come out to prizes are a Family Guy DVD, a the shows. noise@niagara compilation CD, a Brett Friesen says, “I hope it will news@niagara T-shirt, two tickets to help with awareness of the paper a Boxing Day show put on by GONZ because college papers often go productions at Port Mansion in Port unappreciated. When you have inter- Dalhousie, and a T-shirt/CD combi- esting articles about local music and nation from GONZ productions’ culture, it helps to accentuate our J.A.D.E.D. summer music festival. uniqueness and helps people get “The only things I guess I would involved in what’s going on. You say to the students is to keep fit and Cherry Hill Golf and Country Club in Ridgeway provides the perfect backdrop for don’t get that kind of stuff from The have fun and also to come to say golfing in late fall with its picturesque coloured trees and bushes. [St. Catharines] Standard or The ‘hey.’ I won’t know anyone there, so Photo by Kaesha Forand [Welland] Tribune so much.” please be friendly,” says Friesen. Fellow performer Mark Vida says, New year, new direction for noise@niagara Seeking new recruits Noise@niagara, the online focused on the featured bands two hours 28 minutes of two compilation with more than themselves and will present CDs because there is a lot two hours of music, is both their songs and their per- more going on in this area than announcing the next phase in sonalities in a much more just that thimbleful of music. its development. effective way. The site will be If you are in a Niagara- On Friday, Jan. 20, coincid- presented more as an online region band and want to apply ing with news@niagara’s first portal than a compilation CD. to be on the noise@niagara, publication of the Winter 2006 The double-disc concept e-mail:sligovision@hotmail. semester, noise@niagara is re- will eventually fall to the way- com. Please include your launching the online compila- side because it was not manu- MySpace or PureVolume page tion website. factured. Also noise@niagara so we can hear the way you The new site will be more will soon outgrow the limiting sound. Special recognition for longtime college nurse

Attired in the traditional red Mountie uniform is Dan Pooler, Dean of Community Safety and Fitness and a retired RCMP Niagara College President Dan Patterson and Peter Vanscoy, member of the Health officer. He was recently at the Welland campus assisting and Safety Committee, present the college’s longtime nurse Carolyn Gould with the Const. Allan Rodgers with an RCMP recruiting session for Joint Health and Safety Award to recognize her continued efforts over the years. Police Foundation program students. Photo by Jeremy LaForty Photo by Jeremy LaForty