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BY DAWN DE SOUZA

Chronicle staff ,. at Durham for seven years.^nd member of the support staff ilnionf,' voted on Nov. 16. '^ The support staff for the 25 com- "I didn't think It was too bad," she munity colleges in Ontario have rati- said. "Definitely'we could have got- fied, by neariy 84 per cent, a three- ten better, but I think it was as good year deal that includes wage increas- as we could have gotten at that . es, and benefit improvements. time." These unofficial results are from "1 think there were a lot of people, the Ontario Public Service Employees in the meeting that we had, that Union CAAT support ratification heard different people's perspectives. results released on Nov. 16. One gentleman in particular was very The wage Increases will happen angry, and I think he made people over the next three years. Effective think about the contract in a differ- Sept. 1, 2000 the members will get a ent way than the union was project- two per cent increase (this means ing it." retroactive pay for the last three A member of the support staff who months), an additional four-year step has been working in the Accounting on the pay grid, and a new pay band. department for 17 years, was not On Sept. 1, 2001, the members will impressed by the agreement. get another two per cent increase and "1 wish if could have been better," each step on the pay grid. will be said the member, who asked that her increased by three per cent. : name not be used. "We all do, I The members will receive another think; a. lot of the support staff feel two per cent on Sept. 1, 2002 plus an that way." additional 1 per cent wage adjust- "I just think, overall, people were ment. hoping to get more money." The benefits will be increased, "I just gathered from>the meeting effecjive Nov,^6, wiUJae pretty much that we had, the majority of the sup- across the'^Ooard with increases on portStaff .were dissatisfied with the dental, vision; and life insurance. monetary issue. Because, don't for- The official count was to be held get/for years- and years, the support by the province on Nov. 24, but the staff got no raise, and the^hing is results were riot expected to change that the teachers got so much' better r becausebfthe high acceptance rate. than the support staff. Sometimes

: The suppprt? staff at Durham the -supportSraff; feel; that they are ' '

in'the ! driv favour of not-as.inipwtant college^ yet & toy in voted 58 per cent DC food College ^ - ^ . w the deal. This was the lowest per- "they^are."^:^^" /".-’-’/"’...: -'. ’ .’- of the colleges, some ' jnaembeF^vorking in the centage of any A'unidri. the 'DCSA office a of which voted 100 per cent tq InformMIon^UinbIogydepartment BY CHRIS GLEASON throughout' the college"

are accept. Of the 229 eligible voters at felt the; same way. - Chronicle staff______or by giving the items other hightraffic DC, 178 actually voted. ^She^felt part of the reason that to. the DCSA in person. The boxes are empt "r think the big thing was that DurNrn's^ percentage of, acceptance Help needy families All donations are going daily. the wanted more votes was 16^ is because the people at Christinas by donat- to the Kinsmen Club, "Every small doi some of members tion can s money up front," said Kick Nemisz, lirthe 1'Tdepartmerit are 20 to 30 per ing to the food and toy who will distribute the help," : Stickwood. It does president of OPSEU Local 353. ceht-^uriderpaid^ '' : .,:. drive at Durham items to needy families members are still just seeing- : "Another IT person doing my iob College. at Christmas. have to be a la "Some Donations can be donation. "Were hi 2 cent, 2 per cent, 2 per. cent uv the^ industry; would be making Students are urged per each year)," said Nemisz. more money," she said. to give as much as they non-perishable food ing for as much s (increases such as food, as we can get." ^ When asked his opinion of the John Burt, the shop steward for the can. According to packaged port - the new collective agree- : ITdepartment, thought that the deal Kristy Stickwood, VP of canned goods, or pasta, The DCSA will terms of that are rela- donati< ment, Nemisz said he would rather was the best the support staff was public relation? and and toys accepting g6irigt6getatfhe?tlmel promotions, donations tively new. Money may until Dec. 14. Then notcomment. Dec. the bad, it's not the greatest, . "We can always do better for the can be made by drop- also be donated. 17 all do "It's not of The boxes are locat- tlons will.be sent to but it's not bad," he said. contract, but dealing with the Harris ping items in one Sharl Kinney, an admissions clerk government we will never get better." the donation boxes ed In the pit, outside kinsmen Club. 2 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 NEWS Graphic arts students get exposed

BY OLIVER FERNANDEZ the client's needs." Chronicle staff MaryLynn West-Moynes, vice-president of academic Hendrix was perched excellence for Durham against the windowsill, sur- College, was pleased with the rounded by splashes of psy- work done by the graphic chedelic purple, and yellow. design students. Fancy wine bottles with "I'm in awe," she said. "The white textured labels sat on a work is so impressive. I feel an table in front of him. incredible sense of pride that In the back corner, a beauti- these are Durham College stu- ful blonde posed underneath dents and this is what they are bubble-gum coloured words. capable of doing." Graphic Arts Exposure 2000 West-Moynes points to two held on Nov. 15, was a show- reasons for excellent student case of various creative pieces work. by Durham College graphic "One is tliat we have top- design students. notch students," she said. Staff, students, family and "The other is (we have) an friends, and visiting graphic incredible faculty. If we put arts companies packed the stu- students wlio are really highly dent centre to see the work of motivated with facufty wlio second and third-year stu- have in-depth industry experi- dents. ence, then we end up with this Elena Frijio, a third-year kind of work." graphic arts student, had sev- The tliird-ycar students and. eral of her designs on display. Batli were responsible for ’iviy favourite is Jimmy putting together the event. (Hendrix}," Frijio said. One of Pholp by Oliver Fernando; "1 think this- show is the her assignments this year was PURPLE HAZE: Elena Frijio, a third-year Graphic Arts student, proudly shows biggest and best ever," she to design a Rolling Stone mag- her work at the recent Graphic Arts Exposure. said. "This is our sixth annual azine spread. She chose the exhibit. Every year the show famed left-handed rock gui- grows more and more." tarist as her subject. "It's really inspiring to see next to a lighthouse. dencies towards royalty, she Tills year, students were in The layout shows a portrait other people's work," she said. In high school, McAdam said. "Deeper, richer colours competition to design a poster of Hendrix in the foreground, "You're working beside each found that she enjoyed do give tlie product a more for the event. Dana Lambert, surrounded by sprinkles of yel- other all the time, but you designing title pages. expensive feel." a third-year student won. She low and purple. Underneath don't really get to see what "1 wasn't quite sure what it Suzanna Vujanovic, a sec- was presented with a $50 gift him is a revamped version of they do." was called when I was leaving ond-year graphics design stu- certificate from Allison Reid of. his signature, courtesy of Frigio said her passion for high-school," she said. "I dent, was impressed by the Curry's Art Supplies. Frigio. graphic design keeps her moti- found out it was graphic work of the third-year stu- "I was surprised that I actu-' It took her about three vated to do the work. design, so then 1 went on my dents. ally got something out of it." weeks to complete the piece. "You sometimes spend way." "I'm very impressed," .said Lambert said. "It was honour "That's about average for weeks doing even simple text Martha MacFaul, a third- Vujaoovic. "I hope,that next enough just winning, 1 had me," she said with a grin. just to get it to look perfect, year student, knows how year, my work will be- like no idea about the gift certifi- "You really have to organize and if you don't have (pas- important colours can be in this." cate." Lambert said she plans your time." sion), you'll quit after the first designing and marketing gro- Margo Bath, professor of to buy disks, or a new portfo- Frigio's love of art and com- week, she said. . , ; cery store packages. She knows graphic design credits the pro- lio case with her gift certifi- puters got her interested in It took two weeks Tor Amy how a product sells and that gram for developing high cate. ' . : graphic design. McAdam, a fellow third-year there are psychological factors quality student work. Lambert ' designed the "It's unique," she said. "I student, to complete one of at play. One of her assign- "The students are tauglit to orange poster with her fellow know I have a talent (in art), her projects. Students were ments was to make no-name work on their projects as pro- students in mind. it's just a matter of applying it required to design a book look more expensive. fessionals. The format of the "I used orange because it's a to the computer." cover and two inside spreads. MacFaul used purple pack- program leads' the students warm feeling. We're a close While the third-year artist McAdam designed a coffee- aging in designing her prod- into a business environment. group, there's a lot of warmth appreciates her own work, she table book about Canadian uct. The faculty are the clients, between us, and 1 wanted to. also acknowledges the creativ- scenery. The book cover is an "Studies have revealed that while the students are the represent the warmth of us, as ity of her peers. illustration of a boat docked the colour purple shows ten- designers. They need.to meet people." .Big Chill DC will offer nursing diploma hits DC BY DAWN DE SOUZA one last time next year Chronicle staff ______ It's coming. Have you seer The Durham College board where we didn't have any In collaboration with York, the signs? At first they just sale of governors voted at the nursing graduates at all," said the nursing program will big. Then they said big chill BY RACHEL CRA1G most recent meeting to offer West-Moynes. "We'd have increase from 80 to 120 stu- Until finally they said... Chronicle staff the three-year diploma pro- what I call a gap year at a dents. Big Chill 2000 is coming t( gram for one last year. time when we know we have Students in the degree pro- Durham on Dec. 15. Durham College is giving MaryLynn West-Moynes, a shortage of nurses." gram and new diploma stu- The DCSA and the Whitb; nursing students one last vice-president Academic Some students at Courtice dents will be charged York's Campus Ambassadors are work chance to receive their diplo- Excellence and Innovation at Secondary plan on entering tuition fees, but this increase ing together to give all Durban ma. Durham College, .said the col- into a nursing diploma, pro- will affect incoming students College students a winter las . Beginning in January lege knew it was going to gram after they graduate only. York's fees are set at blast before the Chrlstma 2005, nurses must have a offer the degree program from Grade 12, but do not approximately $4.000. break. Bachelor's degree in Nursing beginning next year, but the have the Ontario Academic Current students will contin- Tickets will be on sale soon to obtain their licence to issue for the board of gover- Credits required for the ue to pay Durham's fees. They will cost, $5 in advanci practice. After the students nors was whether to offer the degree program, said Gall Durham's present 'caring and $7 at the door. Doors wil receive their degree, they will diploma program as well. MacKenzie, department head curriculum', which includes open at 9 p.m. Tickets can bi be eligible to write the The board of governors of Guidance at Courtice theory and hands-on experi- purchased at tlie Tuck Shop ii Registered Nurse exam. agreed to offer both programs Secondary School. ence, will be followed. the Student Centre or from thi So, in the fall of 2001, next year. "These students will bene- The board of governors Whitby Campus Ambassadors. Durham students will enrol "We know we have a skills fit from our diploma pro- also voted to place tlie The college has confirmed D, in the new Collaborative shortage in nursing and if we gram," she said. "Despite the Nursing program on a cost- Baby YU to DJ the event, as wel Nursing Program, which don't offer the" diploma pro- higher tuition it will be their recovery basis, which would as Mass Appeal Promotions Involves a partnership with ,gram next year - the diploma last chance opportunity, I allow the nursing program to who were at tlie Sex Pub ii York University to continue takes three years and the am very pleased we made this break even with costs, October. to produce nurses with degree takes four - in this decision for our students in Watch for postings arounc degrees. area we'd have one year the Durham Region." the college with new develop ments about this event. THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 2 S-N^S DC grad' s store green friendly

BY KAREN COYLE nematodes -. microscopic lotion, are all natural so thert Chronicle staff worms that are parasites of is no scent, and if there is one, insect larvae. They do not it is natural so it is less irritat- The Environmental Factor harm people, animals or ing to the skin. Also there 1; is a store that's working hard plants but they will rid your less dry skin." They also sc\ to save the environment, and tawn of over 250 types of herbal tea and coffee and nat it's owned by a Durham pests, including grubs and ear- ural scents. College graduate. wigs. They kill the pests by As for household products This store is full of products entering their bodies, and there is a wide range of chem for you and your home that releasing a bacterium, which leal-free, all-natural products are 100 per cent environmen- will destroy the host within 72 which makes for cleaner air ir tally friendly. Lorelei Hepburn hours. Hepburn is well-educat- the home. There are als< is the president and CEO of ed in this field and is able to things such as showcrhead the store, Is a graduate of answer any question or con- and kitchen aerators to pro Environmental Technology at cerns a customer may have on serve water. Even the pape Durham College and currently this or any other product. they use is made from suga sits on the chair of the "When we care for a lawn, ana hemp, and they also sel Environmental Advisory we want it to come out look- rice paper made from rio Committee at the college. ing healthy," said Hepburn. sludge so no trees wer Hepburn was nominated Tor "We don't just spray some- harmed. the Woman of Distinction thing on, then leave it. We One of their best sellin; award this year and the store spend more time on it. We items is called Zoo-Doo. It i lias been nominated for and M^CXX.^O^CO believe in aeration, wliercas made from dung. The dung i some companies will charge mixed with other product received many awards. Photo by Karen Coylo The Environmental Factor extra for it." and shaped into little figurine is in its fifth year of business. SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT: The Environmental Some of the body products for the garden or pottci It was originally located in Factor, located at 86 Simcoe St. N., sells products found at Environmental plants. The Zoo-Doo release Whitby, but the majority of for the home, for the yard and for people. Factor are hemp clothing and nitrogen into the soil fc their customers were in accessories and all-natural about a year and then you sti Oshawa so they moved to the body products. have a little figurine left over current location at 86 Simcoe the customer a free lawn esti- chemicals. "People are finally figuring "It's the onFy gift when yo Street north. They sell prod- mate. The customers can buy "Some people think they out hemp Is a good thing," can actually say you gav ucts for the home. for the yard the products needed from the can't make an Impact," said said Hepburn. " Hemp has someone crap for Christmas, and for people. store and do it themselves or Hepburn, "but every little step been traced all the way back to joked Hepburn. "It's a new concept and it's they can have staff go to their counts. If one person does the Vikings. They used it to Another best seller is th still being developed," said homes and do it for them. something and makes a make rope for their ships composter. Besides Horn Hepburn. Their goal is to get one person change, they have made an because it is one of the Depot, the Environment! The store specializes in non- a year off chemicals. They impact to the positive." strongest natural products out Factor is the only supplier ( chemical lawn care. The staff have beat their goal by taking One of their biggest sellers there. The body products, corhposters In the Durhai will go to the home and give 500 people a year off harmful In the lawn care area are such as lip balm and skin Region. Students feel stress and Time to think burden of exams about summer jobs BY OLIVER FERNANDEZ about the companies is to Chronicle staff______go to their Web sites. BY CRYSTAL CRIMI question," said Harvey, "you. some other activity, whether "Find the employer that Chronicle staff might pause and look up to a it is going for a walk, going to you want to work for," she corner and say 'oh yeah' those the Student Centre...." With final exams, essays said. "Go on their Web site. With exams approaching do Some research, and find quickly, some students are were the points I had listed Students will be more and Christmas vacation just burden of there." relaxed when theygo into the around the corner, applying out how to apply to them already feeling the may be for a position. test anxiety creeping into "The other thing is to keep test if they don't think about for a Summer job touch with anxiety," it first, she said. the last thing on the minds Students can also visit their lives. in your Durham College's career Mary-Alice Harvey, a coun- she said, "Often with test Another piece of advice of Durham College stu- anxiety, you can feel it build Harvey gives students is that dents. centre. sellor for Durham College's to Tara The centre provides Health and Wellness Centre. up, because anxiety is both a when a test is finished, it is But according . career and many resource books for said two main things students physical as well as a psycho- finished. Blackburn, over are mid- logical response." She said "You never go back and employment officer with students. feel test anxiety now is the time for One book in particular is terms and finals. However, doing exercises such as deep review a test after you've writ- Durham, before and ten it," she said. "Once you students to start their sum- the Canada Student she has a lot of advice on how breathing during the as well as circling write it, you write it; don't go mer job search. Employer Guide. It con- to prevent it. test. tains a description of vari- students to pay your shoulders, and doing back and review it because "A lot of employers have She urged back their available ous companies and how tc attention to the stressors in head tilts, may help slow chances are you will go applications heartbeat, sweaty and change your answers or (now for) the summer," apply to them, and identi- their life that could be adding down your have and that if palms and other reactions to doubt yourself." Blackburn said. fies which companies to their test anxiety Durham, business organiza- summer recruitment pro- can rid of some of anxiety. Harvey adds that Big they get on tions such as General grams. that extra stress, i Developing good study College offers workshops is another good idea, how to write tests, teaching Motors, EDS. IBM, Celestica, "With the summer jobs "Test anxiety doesn't just habits different has a she said. Things, like develop-. ..things like if there is a plural and Ontario Power we have lots of focus," said Harvey. "It all their out there,' effect in your life." ing acronyms (short terms for in the question, there will be a Generation begin opportunities dominant recruitment campaign in Blackburn said. She added thajt worrying long answers, like S.O.S.) are a plural in the answer. students late fall. . Through the career cen about problems like finances good idea. She said students Other things students need to figure out what kind should try to do before a test is Students can pick up tre, students can find sum isn't going to help for GM at the 'mer employment outside o prepare for a test and that stu- of studying works for them arrive early and put them- applications and use it. : selves in. a positive frame of Human Resources and Canada, get experienc< dents have to be empowered Development Centre In working in summer camps to deal with their problems Harvey tells people who are mind. really stressing about a test: "Test anxiety is more com- Oshawa, Blackburn said. or have the opportunity t< too. "It is a long process for work in an office. Harvey suggests that "No one's ever killed anybody mon than we think," she said for failing 'a tes.t," and that is but added that there is a lot employers to sift through all "It's whatever your focu Instead of just studying any- Blackburn said. in the better to completely distract students can do to ease the the resumes, strain them, is," where, try to study and find theideal A student focused 01 will be written yourself from writing a test anxiety. interview, room the test who needs help student," Blackburn said. gaining work experienc Students can develop what before you write it. For anyone in. "It's often not a good idea decreasing their stress and "So they need tostart early. related to their future caree are called cue-dependant should, like visual- just prior to a test to start studying better, the Health If they're starting early, you consider working ii things (reminders) is located need to apply early." any relevant Summer jot answers in certain areas opening your books and and Wellness Centre izing studying information," she in the Athletic Complex, Blackburn suggests that according to Blackburn. of the room. to find but writing the test said; "It's better to complete- the best way "So if you're do and you get to that particular ly distract yourself and Vets deserve more than a thanks Prime Minister jean the ruling, but has not said owed to our veterans. Chretien claims to be running why. Now the matter is still This is an unacceptable dis- on an agenda of "compassion- tied up in the courts. grace because these veterans ate" Canadian values during In Chapter 6 of the now did more for Canada in the this year's federal election. infamous Red Book contain- time they fought in two wars "We (the Liberals) have ing its election promises, the than the federal government Canadian values, and their Liberals stated: "The most. has done in its whole lifetime. (Canadian Alliance) are not Important asset of govern- The federal government broke the values of the Canadian ment is the confidence it a trust and they should have people," Chretien has said. enjoys of the citizens to whom accepted the ruling and paid Well, Chretien could have it is accountable. If govern- up. The sum the courts decid- fooled the Canadian people ment is to play a positive role ed was owed to our veterans is with that little ditty because in society, as it must, honesty not exactly going to break the his government is currently and integrity in our political bank or cripple Canada's involved in a legal dispute institutions must be restored." finances. Why is the govern- with disabled war veterans This is a glaring example of ment stalling' Are they wait- who fought in the First and why people have lost faith in ing for more of Canada's vet- Second World Wars. and their our elected officials. erans to die? families. In October, the supe- The veterans shouldn't If so, then this sure doesn't rior court decided the Liberals have to go to court to get what sound like the "Canadian val- broke a trust, to Canada's vet- is owed to them, but when the ues" that Chretien brags about erans by refusing veterans courts decided the veterans having, because most Interest on assets that were were owed money, the gov- Canadians recognize that their transferred to the government ernment should have paid up. veterans did their duty to their in instances where the federal The federal can find billions country so we can enjoy our became the veteran's trustee. of dollars In the Human freedom, and would gladly The court also ordered Resources Development pay the veterans what is owed Ottawa to pay these disabled department to waste on dubi- to them. Canada's veterans veterans $1.5 billion dollars. ous make-work projects, water don't complain loudly about Veterans Affairs has acknowl- fountains in the Prime the government owing them than their solemn thank yous. because we may not have edged responsibility in this Minister's riding, and money anything, but that is still not Canadians owe their veterans another opportunity. matter, but instead of doing to help the PM's business an excuse to not do the right everything and now is just as the right thing, the federal cronies, yet the government thing because Canadians owe good a time as any to repay Shawn Desjardlns government decided to appeal can't find the money that is their veterans much more our debts to our heroes, Letters to the Editor Environmental issues P.R. pub article go unchecked fact corrections To the editor: Styrofoam is in wide use; this can be ing-.,i small ecosystem that doesn't seen in Roasters, when paper cups need to be caught in the crosshairs To the editor: While Durham College is at the are without "question much better of ignorance. As the Durham forefront of education, it lags for our environment. Not only is Environmental Student Society we I'd like to clarify a few points stated in the behind in environmental concerns. Styrofoam dangerous to our envi- hope to bring to light and produce Nov. 21, 2000 edition of the Chronicle, Offered at Durham Is an environ- ronment in its production, but after results on these subjects and more. regarding the P.R. pub article on page 41. mental technologies course that its use. Unable to be recycled the Sty- There is no excuse for some of the The most important point I'd like to clarify teaches students the skills necessary rofoam sits in landfills or in the local blatant disregard for the environ- is the number of tickets sold for the pub.. in environmental clean-up and ditch spawning hazardous materi- mental problems at Durham. Also Attendance at the P.R. pub on Nov. 10, 2000 improving public health. Yet the als.Ahother issue is there are ho the D.E.S.S will be holding a cloth- was over 330 people. 150 tickets were sold in environmental issues within this recycling bins in the classrooms ing drive during the weeks of Nov. advance.not in total, as implied in the arti- school have gone unchecked despite when almost all materials used in '20 through to the.end of this semes- cle.ThePublic Relations Club is one of the the fact it teaches its students to do these classrooms are recyclable, and ter. Any help or donations for this smallest, clubs in the college, consisting of the very opposite of what it does the amount can easily be increased charity would be much appreciated. only 27 people. A turnout of two-thirds of Itself. This is something .that we/ as by haying a place to recycle your You ,wlll : see donation boxes the pub's capacity is a huge accomplish- the D.E.S.S (Durham Environmental garbage where ever you happen to throughout the school, ' so if you ment. The manager of E.P. Taylor's pub, Student Society),would like to reme- be. Why is it we feel the need to pro- have any old clothes that are in dan- Andre Boudreau, said it was an excellent dy. It is absolutely deplorable and crastinate until a problem, builds ger of^becomirig moth fbod^or you turnout for such a Small club, the best disgusting in this age of awareness beyond repair, when it's within our just don't like them, \ bring them in turnout the P.R. Club has ever had. This that these issues are overlooked." ; power to prevent a problem before it : and help out those less;'fortunate. point was overlooked in this artlcle.Lastly, An obvious example isi the, use of^ becomes an emergency? There are Anyone who would like to become a the names in the outline don't correspond Styrofoam. It's common knowledge numerous issues within our school; member of;the:D.E.S,S-or^ias ques- with the order of-the people in the picture. that Styrofoam is unhealthy for our that are cause for alarm, such as the; : 'tioris; arid concerns about^ lenvirori- Also, one of the girls (Anianda Roberts) in environment. Not so well kribwri is use :or pesticides on our grass; This isr ^^niehial^issue^^n^oyr^schooli e-niail^ the picture is not a P.R. student as stated. that Styrofoam was rankea^nftn completely ;uriacceptable. Pesticides ' thenr to ^D^EiS.SQehvirocitizeri.cOm overall in 1986 for producing the aire^ widefy^-knolyn' for polluting ;or see^Sue-Toad '^iti-. the^ Technology Crystal Hyde and moist toxic waste of any^ chemical ^ter^^Vith^ithS stream ^directly ^lDeparlmeri^;.;::.^^;.^-:;:: ::'^- ’:’:’:’.:^ ; ^ production process.To ^this ;|day behind ourschobl^^areieridarijg^^ All n^lms^of the D.E.S.S^ Maureen McCullough, P.R. pub coordinators

Marta Bialecki, Tara Broadbent, D U R H A M OVERUSING SALES: Ryon Armstrong. Dale Baker, Tabitha Cochrane, Nicole Couvier, Katie Coveos, Sandra Barlow, Angela Beck. Erin Booth, Gord Bout-get, Jason EDITORS:Karen Coyle, Rachel Craig, Crystal CrimI, kBrayley, Gordon Bullock, Laura Cain, Shannon Calor, Usa Christine Crowder, Matthew Crowder,. Nicholas Chapman, Richard Christie. Haley CIpro. MicheUe Cordlck. Afeon Craig, Daniels, Dawn De Souza, Shawn Desjardlns, Amanda Troy Crossfield, Marc Darnbroslo, Diane Oasllva, Sean Doharty, Rebecca DImelow, Ayta Farrokhyar, Chris Fasclano, Oliver Draper, Andria Evangelists, Ken Evana. Sloven pemandei, Roya Foroze, Fernandez, Stephen Fulton, Amber Gilbert, Ellssa Usa Fortier, Christina Galanakia, Rebecca Qolda, Leanna Qoodine, Gillam, Christopher Gleason, Travis Gray. Tara-Lynn HE CHAOMCLE is published by the Applied Arts Division of Shannon Haoerty, Kathleen Hannabach: Chad Hebner, Mark Hotfberg, Hansen. Amy Harris, Kathryn Hermelln, Jim Humphrey, Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H Rachel Jackson, Lori James, AmyKuyl, Lora LandriauH, Victoria Ladrew, Crystal Kallan, Naomi KauHeldt, Christa Luckett, T 7L7, 721-2000 Ext. 3068, as a training vehicle for students Hannah Malach, RIchardMcCall. Robert McCultoch, Butty Noble, David Jennifer McKay, Mandy O'Connor, Silvia Pandolfl, enrolled In journalism and advertising courses and as a campus news Onolrlo, Sarah Owen, Kehesha Palmer, Anthony Plasllna. Ryan Amanda Pereira, Medardo RIvera, Bathool RIzvi, medium. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college Rampersaud, Tracy Robinson, David Ruasall, Chantalle SImpaon, Mellssa Pamela Roy, Katherine Saarinen, Michael Seymour, administration or the Board of Governors. THE Cwiowctels a memberof Tayor, Chad Uplon, Aldan Vandewelering, Kritter' Whyte, .Carra Marcus Tully, Derek Tutton, Karen Tweedle (he Ontario Community Newspapers Association, Woodcock. MaiyWrilo. ' i - THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 5

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For the Chronicle's election cover- Dry and two very nice glasses. On the Sam." Ranney also asked if I could put ; age a bunch of us, Mcrdardo Riveria, tape of the interview, all you can hear After the interview, Cureatz campaign sign on my lawn. I politer Shawn Desjardins and myself decided is Perroni and 1 opening up a couple of promptly reached over and gave me declined, once again. to give the students of Durham, full cans of whoop-ass, 1 mean ginger-ale. tour pens and says, "Here take a cou- Then there were the smaller parties and comprehensive coverage of all the Mr. Cureatz was a little bit of the ple." Talking to the leader of th» candidates. It was Merdardo's idea same. Well thanks Sam, I'm not into these Communist Party was a treat. and so we headed out to talk politics. I iI arrived at his headquarters types of pens but I'm sure my family The man would just not stop talk interviewed four people. Rob and...no one was there, will appreciate them. ing. Chopowick, PC candidate in Whitby- Just like Chopowick, but the place Ken Ranney was definitely different He sure does love socialism am Ajax. Sam Cureatz, PC candidate in was open. "Hello, is anybody there?" I from the rest of tliem as evidenced by made a pretty good case for it too Durham and Ken Ranney of the NDP called a couple of times. my conversation over the phone with Dianc Johnston from the Marxist in Durham and finally Victor Perroni Cureatz must have had a about a him while we set up the interview. Leninist Party also provided me with of the NDP in Whitby-Ajax. hundred signs and wooden stakes with "So this paper, the Chronicle, it's a memorable quote. Every time I went to talk to one of which to slay vampires. student newspaper I gather." She said, "The name of communisn the candidates something unique No wait they were for "Yeah, it's the col- has been put through the mud." would happen. the signs. lege newspaper." Forty million people died unde First Chopowick. I arrived at his There was a note "So, it isn't con- Joseph Stalin's rule. campaign headquarters, which used to posted on the glass Travis trolled by capitalists? Millions have been killed in Asl be an Enterprise rental car centre. It looking into the It belongs to some under Mao Tse-tung and Pol Pot. was locked. office addressed to newspaper associa- The Tibetan people were drivel Chopowick showed up five minutes me but I couldn't Gray tion?" from their homeland by Chines later and when we got in, offered read the man's hand- "Yes it is." armies. me...cookies. writing. The man is worried Sorry if the killing of innocent ml "Do you want oatmeal or peanut Cureatz did come back about capitalists? A lions dragged your ideology tliroug butter, because I've got peanut butter." shortly after and he said the note said, true blue NDPer. the mud, I took the oatmeal. For some rea- "Travis, back In a moment." Ranney also told me over the phone Not everyone 1 talked to, 1 agree son Chopowick was intent on feeding Right off the bat, Cureatz asked me that he didn't want his photo taken with but I did learn something ver me. if I've had lunch yet. because he says he's not photogenic. important. Then there was Perroni, a nice These politicians are all intent on It wouldn't have mattered anyway The smaller the party or candidate Italian man who like Cliopowick, right feeding me, I thought. I politely if he liad agreed to photos. in stature, the more they want to tal off the bat offered me food, but this declined, again, being as how I had When 1 showed up at his headquar- to you, the media. was ginger-ale. already eaten. ters, he was wearing a sweater that When you think about, it mak( I told him no thanks, but as 1 was On the only desk in the headquar- boldly stated, "Mike Harris is NOT an perfect sense for them to be outgoin; talking to him in his home, his wife ters sat a styrdfoam; cup with nice asshole. Assholes are useful to liuman- When 1 talked to Perroni...he didn came along with two cans of Canada looking pens in it that said "Take one, ity." even have a headquarters. Witnesses should not be afraid to speak out

Police were called to E.P. Taylor's keep her identity a secret, as she fears man was outside of the bar. to happen again. of what her name in the paper Once the two cruisers pulled up to Don't misunderstand, there is no in the wee hours of the morning putting on those Nov. 10.' could bring. the pub. more than an hour after the judgement being passed noticed a sexu- Immediately, she went to an E.P. call was made, the man who had who couldn't reveal their names. . Earlier on, patrons of our incident al act that surpassed just two horny Taylor's staff member - a bouncer. been waiting outside mysteriously "Upon review . acted teens. After asking her if she knew the girl, disappeared. report, I feel the staff appropri- the bouncer stomped over to the No charges were pressed. No one ately in dealing with the situation," A drunken man, who will remain of the nameless for legal purposes, was sit- man and proceeded to rip him off of came forward to say, "This is what I said Andre Boudreau, manager student centre. offered an ting in the back corner of the pub. the limp girl's body. saw." "They seen dancing The man was thrown The police never opportunity for the person to contact A girl, who had been acted with him earlier, in the night, lay in out of the bar, and had to escort .the the police. They appropriately never to return. young man from the in that area. It would be of benefit to . told his lap. staff to have more in this ;She also wishes to remain name- For the remainder Amber grounds, as he was our training gone. area." less. of the night, the man already hand was down her who was thrown .out "There was a call What happened wasn't rumour; The man's Gilbert been there are credible witnesses, and a skirt. stared through .the that a male had

think it window at the girl he harassing a female at victim, and a suspect. might __ At first glance, you "Don't drink too much," was the was a crude public display of affec- assaulted, face .pressed to the bar and there the glass, waiting for-her to come out was a description of the male given," anonymous quote of the victim. "If tion. don't do it. Even .- ; Sergeant Grimley, the it feels wrong, just But with a closer look, you would of the bar. . , explained Jim .She/.didn't:,wan.t;;.anything to dp Durham Regional Police Media if you're afraid of hurting someone's ,npUce that.the.girUp AUS lapjwas, not. lot of ' ' feelings', just don't do it. A peo- -moving.1 with him; she .didn't know who he Relations .Officer. '" at was and did not want him hanging "The caller said he was outside. ple drink to have fun, but I don't Her arms lay completely limp what I felt to around outside. :- ; We did dispatch cars there, however even know happened. her sides; her legs didn't spread was at intruding hand in. The police: were called to remove the incident is closed with no report. really gross, everyone looking allow.the . the odd the man from the premises, as the There were no charges laid." me," . A college student noticed learn was done to rectify the Take this story to heart and ' situation; ’- bouncer-had sald^there y^as nothing Nothing have, once the situation or make sure it wasn't likely from this. It can happen, and it did. , The student;,"’’ would also like to else he could done

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BY AMANDA PEREIRA Chronicle staff Between studying for final exams, Christmas shopping and dreaming of that much-anticipated month-long break from school, who had time to vote yesterday? Not having the time Is a forgivable excuse, but If you just didn't know the facts, issues and party platforms, not casting your vote could have been avoided. Members of Parliament candidates for the four major political parties were at the Student Centre last Thursday to inform and update stu- dents on party platforms, and to encourage them to vote. A far cry from televised all-candi- date deliberations, the debate at DC was calm, structured and informative Pholo by Amanda Pereira for all In attendance. DEBATING THE ISSUES: Election candidates visit Durham College for a debate. From left; Ivan Ivan Grose, Oshawa's MP for the Grose (Liberals), Bruce Rogers (NDP), Bruce Wright (PC) and Barry Bussey (Alliance). Liberal party; Bruce Rogers, NDP can- didate; Bruce Wright, representing the Progressive Conservative party; and Rogers stressed the fact that stu- Grose did not dwell on health care. on a bulletin board, and decided to Barry Bussey from the Canadian dents in Canada were most affected He admitted that the Liberals have attend. Alliance were present to introduce by the transfer payment dilemma, as made mistakes in the past, and that "I'm really interested in politics," their party platforms, answer ques- it caused loan interest and tuition fees no promises could be made, other Bruckner explained. "I don't know tions and debate the issues. to rise. than a vow to keep our existing health too much about local politics, so I The debate format Included a brief "It won't be long before Canadian care system, want to get Informed." introduction and statement of intent, parents will have to put second mort- "(Liberals) cannot do...over and The event was free, which was the question and answer period and clos- gages on their homes, just to put their above what we have already projected attraction for many, including Kevin ing statements. children through college," said for the next five years," Grose stated. Belgrav, a resident of Ajax. "I like this type of audience," Rogers', who was the most forceful and "There's no magic money tree in "I saw an ad for (the debate) in the Grose, the first to make opening animated of the four candidates. Ottawa!" Oshawa This Week," Belgrav said. remarks, said as he scanned the Bussey, Alliance candidate, com- Wright localized all of his remarks, "This is the first debate that I've heard crowd. "It's easy to tell the candidates pared Canada to Ireland, which has relating every issue to Osliawa, which about that is free, which was my main from the audience...the candidates dramatically reduced taxes and pro- has been his home and place of busi- reason for coming." are the ones wearing ties!" vides college and university education ness for 40 years. Strickland's operating budget was The audience Grose was referring to free of charge. He said the people of Oshawa next to nothing. He was able to run was sparsely populated with DC stu- "Why can't we do that?" Bussey, deserve the benefits of restoring feder- the advertisement in This Week for dents, with a majority of other com- who stressed the inefficiency of al transfer payments, as well as no free, and the DCSA did not charge munity members. Parliament, asked. "We need to have cuts in health care. him for use of the conference room. Rogers commented on the lack of a policy in this county that encour- The candidates stuck to the big "That's why there was no charge at students in his opening statement: ages businesses and investments, and issues during their introductory the door," said Strickland. "That's the "It is a marvelous opportunity and education is the core of our economi- remarks, but the audience members way it should be. People shouldn't honour to be here at Durham College. cal growth." delved deeper with insightful ques- have to pay to hear what (the) candi- I'm somewhat disappointed that more Bussey dismissed the suggestion of tions on homelessness, subsidized dates have to say." students are not here with us today." a two-tier health system, claiming it housing, child poverty and the justice Strickland also played the part of The 90-mlnute scheduled period was not a part of his party's agenda at system. the moderator, which proved to be a for the debate was not enough to all, which caused a ripple of whispers Justin Strickland, a first-year difficult job when it came time to answer everyone's questions, but the and muffled laughter. Advertising student, organized and announcing that time was up. discussion encompassed all of the Rogers guaranteed that voters could promoted the debate, with the help of All of the candidates stayed after- pressing issues. depend on the NDP to not implement Will Ellis and the DCSA. ward to answer any questions one-on- Candidates stressed health care. a two-tier system. . "I love politics," Strickland said, one, and to continue discussion of the post-secondary education and the fed- "You have a choice to make with explaining his reason for arranging issues. eral government's surplus. your vote," said Rogers, addressing the the debate. "I'm trying to get young "The debate went really well." The big issue, however, seemed to audience. "One element in your people Interested, which can be Strickland said. "It was a very profes- be mismanagement of federal transfer choice must be: who do I trust? I can tough." sional debate. I'm glad that some- 'payments to the provinces, which was make an absolute guarantee that, if Chris Bruckner, a second-year thing like this happened at the col- an issue that afl of the opposition elected, the NDP will not have a two- Police Foundations student, was the lege." party candidates agreed upon. tier health care system." first person to arrive. He saw a flyer students avoid debt Stop struggling: How to Helping boost your budget BY AMANDA PEREIRA cial aid office (B205) see a students who are Struggling variety of students every financially. . Chronicle staff year, giving guidance and "The difference between There's a number of things that students can do to help their support to those who are being able to claim $200 and financial position; it's just a matter of knowing where to go to find the Politics and promises go having trouble with budget- $400 for books, .just means information." - Bonnie Pickard, Financial Aid Officer at Durham hand in hand. ing. that (students) are saving the College The past federal election "The first thing we try to tax dollars on that extra was filled with vows of low- do is to find out if (the stu- $200," Pickard explained. Part-time employment or work-study at DC ered tuition, increased tax dent) is eligible for more "It's probably a really small 'Only students on OSAP qualify for work-study, which can be breaks and manageable loan OSAP assistance," Pickard band-aid to a much larger arranged through the financial aid office. payments. said. "We feel that that is problem." If you are not eligible, visit the career resources centre for job- Now that the smoke has the best option, because it is The financial .aid office search guidance. cleared and campaigning is a interest-free, as opposed to sees very few students who 'Bursaries and scholarships thing of the past, student any of the other options." withdraw from school for The financial aid office can direct you to appropriate Internet sites debt is still a reality. Pickard's response to the financial reasons. where you can search for bursary and scholarship Information. Bonnie Pickard is one of Liberals' plan to give stu- As of Nov. 6, only one stu- 'Durham College offers significant bursary' assistance for stu- six financial aid officers at dents a tax break by increas- dent out of 42 who had offi- dents all year. DC who counsel students on ing the amount that they cially withdrawn reported 'Chartered bank loans budgeting and financial can claim for books, supplies his or her reason as financial. The financial aid office can help you obtain a loan, as well as help- planning. and rent was that such a ing you budget your funds. Counsellors in the finan- promise Is not enough for A line of credit or lump sum loans are available for students. THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 Continuous Learning wins award BY CHRIS GLEASON by the Ministry of Education. grams. Also, Continuous Chronicle staff Also, the teachers are excellent Learning helps to reduce and the courses are evaluated stress through wellncss and Continuous Learning every year. From the evalua- leisure courses. recently won the Reader's tions, they review outlines and When Continuous Choice award presented by improve wliere necessary. Learning started in 196S, it Oshawa/Whitby This Week. It The competitors for the had one faculty member, is the third year in a row they award arc private schools, three courses, 23 students, have won the award. Durham Board of Education and $600 in revenue per " The award makes us proud and the Separate School Board. semester. Since then it has of where we work," said Donna The main difference grown'dramatically. Today, Crawford, director of between Continuous Learning Continuous Learning lias Continuous Learning. and regular daytime courses is 235 faculty members, 300 Readers of the paper are more accessibility to programs, courses, 700 students and 51 asked to choose their favorite said Julie Woodward, million in revenue per establishment using the given Continuous Learning support semester. categories. Some of the cate- staff. "Students don't have to Some of the programs gories include best places for go towards a certificate or and courses they offer food and drink, best entertain- diploma," said Woodward. include accounting, market- ment, best business/service, They can pick and choose ing, human resources man- and best shopping. The estab- courses to fulfil their individ- agement, dental, early child- lishments with the most votes ual needs. hood education, law and win the award. Continuous Students choose security administration, Learning belongs in the best Continuous Learning for many computer technology, and business/service category as a reasons: The course load websitc creation and design. continuing adult education would be lighter because you As for the future, establishment. don't have to take all ttie Continuous Learning will Pholo by Cliris Glc Crawford says the college courses at once. Students can continue to review courses READERS CHOICE AWARD WINNER: Julie Woodward won the award because it offers work towards two diplomas and implement improve- (left), and Donna Crawford (right), show the new aware courses that are asked for by instead of one. Students have ments, said Crawford. won by Continuous Learning. the public and are accredited a longer time to complete pro- Durham College Bursaries available nov BY JENN MCKAY hours available the month grade point average of 2.0 Christmas Chronicle stall____ during the Student be eligible. "A Durh; :,BY JENN MCKAY of December in Monday Jan. 2. Services room, B205. College committee dech Chronicle staff____ There will be no access to Start thinking about sec- Everyone can apply. which students are aware students this time, as ond semester finances now Students may receive up to bursaries. during is will be the alarms will be and don't feel so guilty about $500 for a bursary. Bursaries Deadline to apply the school closed tested, 2001. for'the Christmas holidays and tlie heat will be in set- spending too much on are given out based on finan- 31, bcginning Monday Dec, 21 back mode for energy sav- Christmas presents. cial need and grades. 'at noon, and ending ing- Bursary forms will be A student must have a Learning all ab out the field of sport BY AMY HARRIS several topics''during the interview several individuals in the spoils indus- men in particular was to learn ' ' ; their and conta . gain Chronicle staff including, the duo's past acco'mplish- try. , ; experiences ments/'curreht^pro'jccts and future Kelly recently -'interviewed the the hockey industry. " '. General Manager of the Maple Leafs, "The people I'm interviewii Sports Administration stu- enterprises.. .' .'. ' '''Durham's ' to fin d'ehts are 'posing' 'as" reporters .’ this "They're ".selUng a"' lot of products Ken Dryden at the Air Canada Centre. . hockey, it's more or less it's like to work in ( ' 'which me because 1 "I wanted to know wh'at it would be what hockey . . -now,’ surpjised semester., . .. . ah'NHL team tions. What I need to do t< a 'lesson ^n networking, know th'ey"re' in ’business, but' I always like to be' president'of 'As'part 'of that I can work in the students:' have 'beeh''askeu' to 'con- 'thought" they weren't 'in for the and find out 'some interesting facts involved, so someone,.in''the said Davren. "I want to know about what it would be like tb-work in field," he said. "I want to find ou tact and 'interview money," " make more marketat "; " if that's where they're heading or if it's the NHL,"'said Kelly, to myself

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sports Professor Romona Worden said the just'a-sideba'r,;"'''' ’:;’’’ ' : ; " "’ Kelly has also done interviews with that industry," said Kelly. ^students, 'Kevin In order to prepare for his inter point of the assignment is not how Davren said she'became interested in two former Durham many mark's the students can get for sports administration Albrecht and Allan Kelly used his personal knowlec what they will get out of while attending univer- '__ Miller. their careers combined with res doing it, but for on the Internet. All of his co -.sity.. ,-, ; Albrecht works one the were made over the' phone th '^i^^fo.^sslE^eni,; ' «"It's'really?,^^ the only IMG, of biggest interests- fm sports- : management their, personal, assistants. but to make them realize what it takes the thing- that ^ (wanted to , ^ ,"We me, is ,,working with corporations in the Kelly's advice to students or ai to be successful," -said W.orden know what it a new career is tnem to start networking, 'sports," she said. "1 just world, and Miller is the else starting off in want to-get General and to get them to" start taking risks and to kind of went through would be like to current brave persistent. for the - "If people want to talk to soil show some initiative." school never really sure. be the president Manager Davren Gary Kelly, both what I wanted to do, Guelph Storm, a team in their industry, just do it, call ti Megan and said. "The worst they can do 1 university graduates in Kinesiology, are found ; sorri'ethmg r of an NHL Kelly helped coach last he 1 don't know an two students participating In the liked .and I'd go w?th it year. no and they you { team... ? inter- Get out there, meet some peopi assignment. -for awhile. I ju'si' finally He arranged to Davren has chosen to interview Hal got on track and ended view New York Rangers find out about the industry you'i Johnson and Joanna McLeod. up somewhere I wanted Gary Kelly General Manager Glen said Kelly. the faces of, and brains to be," she said. Sather in Montreal on Professor Worden says the a They are is a success once tr; f the 90-s'econd "Body Break" She was planning to Nov.3. ment always behind didn't to dents work up the courage to ma series of shorts promoting healthy liv- pursue a career In event "I expect " on PARTICIPaction. management or sports'education. get him," he said, admitting to being call. ing, put by about inter- "As soon as sure Davren says she chose them because "Not in any sport in particular," she somewhat nervous the someonesays, view. "It's and meet me, they go, oh, that they looked like nice people who said. "I like a lot of change, something amazing!" ' to meeting with her and different all the time. I think I'll wait Kelly said he decided to interview so bad after all," she said. would be open because, "I figured I may as She says this assignment is a n she hopes they can point her in the and see what's out there." these men of career choices. From her interview with Johnson well go for the top," he said, opener for the students and is i richt direction the Interviews Kelly tant to a successful career in "1 think they're going to be really and McLeod, she hopes to learn more Going into I don't see why not, if they're about sports administration and educa- expected them to be very receptive. management. helpful. far "It's all about how comi time to meet," she said. tion. "Everyone I've interviewed so has seeing taking the in the inter- are to their futures," said W Davren made contact with them "I'm hoping to get more insight been very accommodating they Web site and has plans to when I do talk to them," said Davren. view and even had questions for me through their said Kelly. interview the couple at their home in Kelly, also participating in the about the program," Scarborough. She would like to cover assignment, has chosen to interview The purpose of interviewing these 8 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000

NEWS Bill 1 32 : What it means to Durham

ONTARIO'S versities to become more diverse. it in a more convenient time. People ties in Ontario, Marchese feels the gov- BILL "Ontario needs more diversity in its who are in the workforce can go back ernment should give more money to post-secondary institutions because it's at a time that's convenient to them." the existing publicly funded post-sec- 132 WILL PROVIDE one of the last bastions on earth with Ross believes private universities ondary institutions. relatively homogeneous colleges and would provide unique programs not "What we need is for the govern- universities," he said. currently offered by the existing col- ment that is experiencing the biggest STUDENTS THE Polonsky points to Alberta as a leges and universities. He disagrees economic boom in a long time to con- diverse post-secondary system. with the notion that money should be tribute once again, so public institu- "Alberta has traditional colleges that given to publicly funded colleges and tions have the money they need," he OPPORTUNITY TO not only have a university transfer universities to run these unique pro- said. function, but a number of them have grams. Marie Bountrogianni, Liberal educa- been given the power to offer degrees," "Ontario can't force any college or tion critic and MPP for the riding of GET APPLIED he said. "In addition to that. Alberta university to offer any programs," he Hamilton Mountain, is also opposed to not only has a traditional university, said. "They're autonomous and they private universities. DEGREES but also provides distance education make their own decisions. By allowing "We In the Liberal party arc opposed through Athabasca University." private universities in, it won't cost the to that part of the bill which wifl bring Athabasca University offers degree taxpayers anytliing at this point." tor-profit universities Into-Canada," BY OLIVER FERNANDEZ courses on-line. Rosario Marchcsc, NDP education she said. "We would prefer to enhance Chronicle staff Alberta also has the Alberta Council critic and MPP for the riding of Trinity- the operating grants to our public ones for Admissions and Transfer; a central Spadina, doesn't see the need for pri- to compete and continue to compete. Howard Rundle calls it an evolution. body that oversees credit transfer vate universities in Ontario. We don't think education should be The passing of Bill 132 would give between colleges and university. "if a government praises our public for profit." Ontario colleges the ability to grant "There you have a province which is university system as one of the greatest While Bountrogianni doesn't agree applied degrees in certain programs about a quarter the size of Ontario that in the country...why do we need pri- with for-profit private universities In and permit private universities in the is far more diverse and competitive," vate university education in the Ontario, she does like the idea of province. Polonsky said. "My industry is no dif- province of Ontario?" he asked. applied degrees for college programs. Rundle is the chair of the ferent than any other. If you stifle "Who's asking for it? Arc the students? "To colleges (the applied degree) Committee of Presidents of the competition, if you force anyone to Are the professors? Is the public dri- brings flexibility," slie said. Association of Colleges of Applied Arts become homogeneous, then you end ving this issue?" But slie is concerned tliat applied and Technology of Ontario (ACCATO), up with a middle of the road product." Marchese said that by the end of the degrees may lead to inequalities within and president of London's Panshawe Bill 132 could make Durham College decade, more than 190,000. more uni- the college system, College a unique, revolutionary post-secondary versity spaces will be needed. The applied degree status will not "It's a very significant cliange, and institution, according to Polonsky. "How many students can a private apply to all Ontario college programs. it's something we've been evolving "When we unveil our vision in university bring in?" he asked. "One "To increase status for one group of toward in the last 10 years," Rundle January, 1 think tlie people will see it is thousand? Two Thousand? Three? students and decrease' it for another said. absolutely-our intent to put forward a More importantly, if the tuition fees would not be appropriate," she said. Applied degrees exist in the U.S. and revolutionary vision for a post-sec- are anywhere from $40,000 and up, "The colleges will have to ensure that Europe. In Canada, Alberta and British ondary institution in Ontario." he said. who will be going to those universi- doesn't occur. But overall, I believe the' Columbia allow colleges to grant Polonsky plans to meet with the ties?" degree status is a good thing." applied degrees. government in January to discuss the Instead of allowing private universi- Applied degrees would be very pop- possibility of a publicly funded uni- ular in Ontario colleges, according to versity-college for Durham. Durham Rundle. would operate botli as a college and a "The applied degree is something university. that is sweeping around the world," he "One of the unique things that our T said. is Y "Ontario one of the last places model reflects is something that is II that doesn't have them." unique about our region," he said. Applied degrees would be beneficial "We are a large region with no univer- HA^ oe^cw to graduates seeking upper manage- sity and there is no other large region ^ ment positions. in Ontario without a university." "If they work in a corporation and lUrndle said Bill 132 would make it. want to move into management, what possible for all of Ontario colleges to they bump into is that they need a apply to become university-colleges. JDnmi Ims aai'n /or l/iese degree," Rundle said. "The unfortu- But he doesn't see most of them fol- ^ r/^/. / yw/ " nate thing is that in Ontario, they are lowing the Durham model. ^/toltdau (^fbecialsf required to often repeat things (in uni- "The main reason is Ontario has versity) that they already learned in quite a few universities," he said. Men's HiLites & Cut $20.00 college and they're not given the full "Does Toronto need another universi- | Women's Wash Cut & Style $20.00 credit for the three years that they have ty? Durham is a different kind of | Up-dos $30-35.00 done." place in that it does not have a uni- While Rundle is in favour of applied versity and it is a large centre and a \ Facial Waxing (eyebrows, lip or chin) $5.00

degrees, he is neutral concerning the growing area. There's not a ';; Offer valid until December 31.2000, university ' possibility of private universities in close at hand." Ontario. Dave Ross, spokesperson for the f: "I'm not really strongly in favour or Ministry of Training, Colleges and r .- ., strongly opposed," he said. Universities, said Bill 132 gives more But Rundle doesn't think private opportunities to students. I C^f/cc^ utf institutions would be popular in "The whole point of the legislation iif^ , .1. . / ' on these ideas: qreat. qift

Ontario. ' is to provide more so that opportunity \ \r /,;’-\l^\/>’. '.I "I don't know who's going to rush people can continue life-long learning s to these places." he said. "After all, for the changing economy," he said. they are going to cost a whole lot Ross said private universities would American Crew more. 1 don't think they are going to be able to offer more flexibility to stu- be able to match the quality of the dents. Wella public institutions in Ontario for a "People are changing their profes- long time." sions several times because that's ^ico For Durham College president Gary what the economy is demanding," he difi Polonsky, Bill 132 represents an oppor- said. "This is now opening up a lot tunity for Ontario's colleges and uni- more opportunities for students to do The success of our grads ICE BY MARCUS TULLY . Family and friends Chronicle staff Career and A breakdown of how 1999 Employment Services -, 12 Open Durham .College grads found Newspaper Ads . ’.n;’:- employment; Other , 9 Mon-Thurs 9a.m. 6p.m. Internet - 8 Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Cold calls ' 4 Totals 100 Saturday 9 a.m. 3 p.m, Part-time job , 2 SourceiCareer and Employment Field placement/Internship 31 Seryices.; ' : ’ - ;, ; ,,’/ ".’ :. ^’r’’ 204 King St. E., Oshawa 579-0609 Appointments are not always necessary, ~?33 .’W-.,rt(’.u,v;»9A*>ri>v (.WtW; ^^a^f,^-^.'.^-'^^.'-'"'.'^^;-' THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 US NEWS Students evaluate teachers

every teacher (they have)." who have completed evalua- First, Bennett and four oth- have a handful of people \ Organized by the staff ser- tions in the past said they saw ers went through the survey to won't do that. But in gcn< STUDENTS ARE vices department, the evalua- no change in their professor. recommend revisions. The they are becoming much IT tion was designed with two Durham student Marta recommended revisions will professional in how t purposes in mind. Robichaud said the evaluation go to the executive team. approach the reviews." GIVEN THE "The primary goal is to give had no impact on how her Their revisions will go to the However, according to s< the faculty member an oppor- professors taught. academic council. The policy students, that is not the ca OPPORTUNITY tunity to receive feedback She also believes there and planning committee is the James Ryan, a third -' from students," said Bennett. needs to be changes made to final step. Marketing student, doe "It gives the professor an the evaluation. "There are a lot of hands think students are honest TO REVIEW opportunity to see what the "I think they need to seri- involved in the final them. students do and don't like ously look at it and restructure approval," said Bennett. "Some of them see it . about the way the course is it a little bit more," said Making positive changes to way to get out of class eai TEACHER being delivered." Robichaud. the evaluation is very Impor- said Ryan. "They'll just pi It's also a good opportunity Revisions to the evaluation tant. column and go right thro for the faculty member to see are being planned. "As consumers, our students it. Then that's it. They d PERFORMANCE how they are perceived, "What we're doing right get more and more sophisti- even look at the questions explains Bennett. now is we're evaluating the cated each year," said Bennett.' the time." "You may get your review tool that we use," said "Consumers are more "I think if tlicy have a BY MANDY O'CONNOR back and say, you know what, Bennett. "Over three years of demanding and rightfully so. attitude towards the teac Chronicle staff that's not really me," said using it, you get quite a bit of They're saying 1 paid good they'll just fill in all the Bennett. "When I look at my feedback. (For example), that money. I want good value for poor on the one side," c Durham College students own for instance, or when I some of the questions aren't my money. It helps us to Robichaud. "A lot of the are currently participating In talk to other people about how measuring objective, observ- make sure that the faculty don't think (to) fill it in 1 teacher evaluations, and will to interpret theirs, I try to get able types of behaviour. That members are providing that estly." continue doing so throughout them to remember, it may not they are more subjective than good value." Regardless of how ho the remainder of the school be how you see yourself, but if objective." Bennett also believes stu- students are in their respor year. people are making those com- To help decide what revi- dents are becoming more pro- it is important to note For students who have not ments, or answering the ques- sions are needed, only proba- fessional in how they fill out evaluations are only a too yet filled out an evaluation tions in a .certain way, that's tionary staff and other than the forms. improvement. form, it is a four-page form how they're seeing you. full-time staff are participating "We do encourage them "They're not punitivi given out during class by a "You can either say, you in the evaluation this semes- every time we go into the class disciplinary in any way," member of staff services. know what, I can't change ter. Bennett hopes the needed to make your comments con- Bennett. "They're just a "What we have generally that; it's who I am. Or you can revisions will be done by structive," said Bennett. to work with in terms of z done in the past three years," say, so I want to be perceived . January. The full-time staff "Ensure that there's some- you're doing well in and explains Sandra Bennett, that way? And if I don't. would then be evaluated dur- thing the faculty member want to continue to do we] director of staff services, "is maybe I need to do something ing the winter semester. could actually to something and the areas you wan that every student has an about that." Bennett also explained the about. focus on for the coming yi opportunity to do a review of However, some students revision process. "You're always going to Acrylic Workshop brings Trent Christmas part) Admission is free for BY RACHEL CRAIG university students and $

staff Chronicle _____ for guests. valuable information A buffet, prizes and Trent and York University good time will be availal students are invited to come For all those who attend out for some Christmas celebrate the end of exam BY KATIE COVEOS cheer. Tickets for the party ; Chronicle staff There will be a Christmas available at the Univers party on Saturday, Dec. 16 Centre at Durham or t All artists who weren't at the Acrylic in the Student Centre. The Durham College Studc Workshop on Nov. 16 missed out on a lot of festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Association. valuable information. A group of students and faculty met in the conference room on'the second floor of the Student Centre to see Scott Bennett's presen- tation on the many uses of acrylic paints. Bennett is a painter and technical consul- tant for Golden Artist Colours. The New York-based company is one of the main inno- vators in acrylic paint technology. He does'lectures at colleges and universi- ties and to groups at art supply stores. Along with the information provided by Bennett during the workshop, the group was full of useful presented .with an envelope tips ' . Photo by Kalle Coveos and knowledge. Painter Scott gives tips on painting At the end of the workshop, free samples Bennett of Golden Artist Colours acrylic paints were workshop. offered to everyone present. "They (the students) have a Fine Arts stu- 0 9 Different . ftft^l Bennett said that the information given in dio where they do some of this but I think the workshop isn't usually covered in cours- the information is clearer and more con- vorieties BRGtL said ZA es. densed," Klassen. information about paint Jordan, also a Foundations In Art ^ "It's technical Jo-Ann and pigments and acrylic that is generally and Design teacher, was impressed with the Wednesday Specia not known or understood, and it really needs presentation, to be because it helps artists with their work," "It was very informative for me, so 1 said Bennett. assume and am hoping it was for the students He wishes that he had had a presentation too," she said. like it when he was first starting out. A Foundations In Art and Design student, B ake rs "In most cases it's difficult to find a really Faye Marlact,-did find the presentation to be good source of information but that's why very informative. D o ze n Golden Artists Colours exists and we're here Marlact came out of the presentation with and that's what we're for," he said. a better understanding of the new technolo- Herb Klassen, a Foundations In Art and, gy in acrylic painting. Design teacher brought his students to the 10 THE CHRONICLE November 28,2000 L^ NEWS Got talent: be a published writer BY OLIVER FERNANDEZ publisher," she said. "Never zine. Baird's magazine accepts Chronicle slaff send a journal of all your work from ages 12-21. work. Instead send four or Wliile the magazine pub- Jean Baird's hands were five of your best poems. They lishes 20 of the 1,500 submis- shaking as she took a sip from want you to do that." sions it receives per issue, her clear plastic water bottle. Sending in your best work Baird said it provides youth It's a form of palsy she suffers requires that it be well edited with a better opportunity to from whenever she's tired. and polished. Baird urges get their poetry, short stories, The publisher of In 2 Print writers to have their work cri- photography and illustra- magazine, was weary from tiqued by editors or oilier tions published. attending a writer's award writers. Aspiring authors can "In 2 Print exists in order show tlic night before, but join writer's groups. There are to build creativity in your was eager to talk to a group of also Web sites wlicre writers life," said Baird. "We don't Trent University students. can post their work for edit- have a society that conscious- Baird came to Durham ing. ly does tliat." College Nov. 16 as a guest "It's about getting pub- Most of the educational speaker in tlic second night lished." Baird said. "It's not funding goes towards the sci- of the University Centre at about getting an A plus." ence and technology stu- Durham lecture series. Despite submitting tlicir dents, Baird said. "My throats a bit off," she best work, writers still need to "It's a structure where cre- said before beginning her lec- be prepared for rejection. ative people fall through the ture. "Don't take it personally," cracks." With her water bottle close said Baird. "It's part of the But Baird said that a new by, Baird discussed the prob- risk in the business. You get federal initiative called "first lems of becoming a published the accolades when you're works" may bring new hope writer in the Canadian mar- published, but you also get to artists, ketplace. criticisms. It's a process. First works will offer fund- Before submitting any Build on It." ing for young Canadian writing for publication, she Photo by Oliver Fornandoz Writers also need to focus artists from the age of 13 to first works. recommends researching the JEAN Print on building contacts in the produce tlicir publishing house. BAIRD'S: Publisher of In 2 magazine, industry. Lynda Allison, former "Make sure it's legit," she discusses the Canadian publishing industry "You're building your own Durham College VP of said. personal network as a writer," University Affairs, agrees that She warns students about Baird. Larger companies, your piece. she said. "If you are really not enough funding is given submitting their work to such as Random House, "The editor will appreciate interested about writing you to support the arts. "vanity" publishing compa- Maclelland and ?tewart, and that you know what they're have to promote yourself." "The arts are really under- nies. Stoddard Publishing will publishing," she said. "Find Writers wanting to be pub- rated," she said. "1 think we "They'll publish anybody's ignore manuscripts from the right home for your lished in a magazine should see a lot of-gifts and talents poems in their book," she unknown writers. poem, story or play." try to establish dialogue with that aren't developed and go said. "Then they'll ask you to Writers need to know In order to increase the an editor, she said. They can unnoticed simply because the buy the book for $80." which publishers to approach chances of receiving a reply, send an opening letter to the funding isn't there to put the Aspirin'g writers should with their work: Baird advises writers to sub- editor with each submission. vehicles into place to make seek publication witli smaller Find out what a company mit only their best work. All submissions are that happen." printing houses, according to publishes before submitting "Try to get the eye of the reviewed at In 2 Print maga- Be a blood The career is here to donor shop help BY CHRIS GLEASON BY TABITHA back is positive and clients expects it will continue to from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. COCHRANE Chronicle staff often refer others to the ser- serve students and the com- and Tuesday, Thursday trom Chronicle Staff vice. munity for a long time. 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Need help with career Clients include members The Career Shop is Career Shop can contacted by Interested in being goals, resumes, or job search- from the community who are located in theSimcoe building telephone at 721-3089, by fax drained of vital fluids for ing? Come to the Career changing jobs, looking to re- at Durham College, Oshawa 721-3008 or by e-mail at a good cause? Check out Shop. enter the workforce or per- Campus. [email protected]. the following list for a The services provided are haps deciding which job they Their hours of operation are blood donor clinic near for students and members of are suited for, students, and Monday, Wednesday; Friday you. the community. They include business clients in companies Oshawa: personalized one-hour clinics, like Bell Canada and Nokia St. Gregory's a resume service to develop a who may lose their jobs or New Years Ewe BASH' Auditorium, Thursday, cutting-edge resume that gets move within the company. DANCING DJ & MIDNIGHT For mem- Dec. 7, 12:30-8 p.m. Call noticed, a BUFFET ONIYS10 UO 1-800-701-7803 to make resource cen- bers of the an appointment. tre and career community, a Durham's ^1 Oshawa Civic assessments monthly pass N f N 1 ocdtion Auditorium, Wednesday, such as the costs $10 and Dec; 27, 4 - 8 p.m. Career Ability gives them Whitby Legion Hall, Placement use of the Mon. to Fri. 6:12 p.m Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 - 3 Survey, as well resource cen- s @ p.m. Call 1-888-935-1666 as personality tre, access to just for being here. to make an appointment. assessments computers. ^Mon& Wed. whig Ajax-Pickering: like the fax machines are da«i. St. Bernadette's Myers-Briggs and other $3.99 LB all day. Church, Tuesday, Dec. T y p e equipment at Pool Toornament 12, 12:30 - 8 p.m. Call Indicator, the Career ^ 1(416)974-9911 for an True Colors, Shop, Every Tn@|ay until March - Cuerfone Welcome appointment, , and Strong A personal- ($10 er^ffee, last years average weekly winner $200) Archbishop Denis I n t e r e s t JAN LEAN: career ized one-hour O'Connor Catholic High Inventory. counsellor at the clinic is $75 School, Thursday, Dec. 7, "Anybody . career shop and a full 8- 1 p.m. who is consid- assessment iMaHimdmJalrer Pickering Recreation ering a new career, should $175. For students, use of the (fau H grt 3 llta Iliuni Dec. of the resource centre Is free, but stu- Complex, Friday 29, take advantage help off 1 8 p.m. offered in the Career Shop," dents will have to pay the $10 idwl xpHClal 3B% Port Perry High School, said Jan Lean, career counsel- monthly fee if they want to jular-prlced menu -items with I.D. Monday, Dec. 4, 9 - 3 lor at the Career Shop. use the electronic equipment. ^WNIGHTS - DAILY NTN PRIZES p.m. It helps people to decide The personalized one-hour For information on what career they are suited clinic cost $60 for students Your Pitstop To Your Night Out! any of these clinics call for. and the full assessment is 948 Simcoe St. N 723-4047 Canadian Blood" Services According to Lean, $145; at 1-800-701-7803. clients are pleased with' the The Career Shop has been Everyone Welcome! quality of service. The feed- open for 3 1/2 years. Lean THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 AMFUS NEWS Merry Christmas Unicef Christmas campaign underway Jennifer Brett, director of communications tor "They can go out there and make a difference." BY JENN MCKAY Unicef, said they tried something new this year. Children love making a difference for thos Chronicle stall those children not old enough to go to school, need, said Brett. For ain Biway carried the collection boxes. Instead of taking Unicef has a Christmas campaign that is the boxes to the school, the parents mailed in a under way. It's been done for about 50 years. Untcef is enjoying a busy time of year. she said. over and Christmas just cheque for the amount collected. "We have cards and gifts for sale," With Halloween just and arc being sold at all PI beginning, Unicef is collecting lots of money to help "We actually had a great Halloween," said Brett. The cards gifts Unicef collected over 900,000 just on Imports. People can call Unicef at 1-800-567-4 the children in underdeveloped countries. Last year informs the collected by Halloween. or visit the web site at www.unicef.ca Unicef is still counting money the cards and gifts. children on Halloween. "It's kids helping kids in other countries," she said. about where to buy

Donation Annual light Seasonal gift suggestions festival drop-offs that won't drain your spirit, BY JENN MCKAY BY AMANDA DIMELOW Chronicle staff Chronicle staff ______Christmas is a busy tin or your bank account year for the Salvation A Cullen Gardens annual for will be held There are ways evcryoi Festival of Lights BY CRYSTAL CRIMI find involved in the spir Nov. 18 to 7. By taking tlie time to browse, you can get Jan. Chronicle staff wind chimes, gift baskets and many other gift giving. Some of the attractions will The Salvation Army be the 100,000 lights and light With Christmas on the way, college stu- ideas. , come in drop-off points where an displays. dents are checking their account balances "We have a lot of college students their nails and realizing they're here and they buy candles, frames, jewelry..." can drop off food or Other attractions include a while biting are locate! the to have to ask the boss for extra hours. says Carol Muxworthy, manager of Nature's These places display of the story 'Twas going the lower level of the Osl night before Christmas', a The older you get, the more stressful Yard. Presents she suggests for people on a Christmas becomes as students, repeat tlie tight budget are tcddy bears, tree ornaments, Centre, by the escalator, miniature Santa Claus Parade, at the Salvation Army lo well as a scene same question to themselves: How am I candles and CDs. as nativity from Zullers are the at 45 King St. E. using live animals. going to pay for gifts for all those people? Some gift ideas Millennium Coin Collection for $14.99, Tin's year there is a t Cullen Gardens Restaurant There is a way. Start by thinking cheap. Centre a will not be The clothes of almost ;uiy son, chocolates, and the Oshaw.1 is also taking reservations for This year, the store of clioice drop-off point. Then Christmas and New Year's. Bay, but Zeilers, Wal-Mart and anywhere else movies. h;is three angels on every branch Admission cost is $12 for with decent deals. And there are many deals Wal-Mart two and piece perfume want sets of m.iiiy different scents for the first name and age adults, $8.50 for seniors and out there for those wlio The at a $14.94, ;is well as gift bags with child in need. publi students, $5 for children nice gifts cheap price. a name from the trei 3-12. "Pens are always a big item, lotions ;md other creams. pick between the ages of for buy a gift for that specitii are available electronic organizers and stuff Jewelry boxes can be found Season passes can find a set of son. The angel wil from Nov. 1 to 30. Rates are like that," said Sadie Aucoin, $14.97 and you Grand & 10k earrings there for $30 and attached to the available for groups of 1'5 or assistant manager of unwrapped present. more. Toy at the Oshawa Centre. under. Right now Grand & Toy has a For people witli fussy rela- number of gifts for less than tives tliat .ibsolutel^will not use $25. CD racks that hold up to anything that isn't a "popular Singalong Where's Frosty 75 CDs are on sale for $17.99, brand name product, tlie body electronic organizers start at shop h;is lots of gifts tliat won't at library contest $15.99. Sentinel pen and pencil sets go for drain a college student's bank account. $17.99, and automobile cell phone holders "All the small tilings between $15 and for $14.99, just to mention a few. $25," said Irum Mirxa, ;> sales .assistant for the BY AMY HARRIS

BY KAREN COYLE a -police foundations Body Shop in tlie Oshawu Centre. "The kids Jessey Thompson, Chronicle staff __ Chronicle staff student at Durham College, says that some are buying them for their moms and brothers gifts he gives are "clothes, CDs, .gift buy them for their sisters." Anyone attending th cheap tree cei If certificates, and for guys, car stuff." There is also a wide assortment of glass- ditional lighting Have you seen Frosty? Yours for $20 and under. ny at Oshawa City Ha you can find him, you win! Manager of Stokes in the Oshawa Centre, wear at Personally Brodofske, says that the store is filled If all else fails, buy a book like one of the Dec. 7 is invited to go s( Starting, Dec. 11 the stores Toni Horseless Carriage Oshawa-.will be with great gift ideas. Harry Potter books, or something from of downtown book club. They are cheap and will Quartet afterwards in having their first annual "Pretty well everything that we have like Oprah's contest. candle holders or picture frames are all under provide people with long hours of relaxation McLaughlin Main Rei "Where's Frosty" on tlie couch witli their cup Room at the Oshawa J Each day for that week, a $25, and vases, mugs...we have lots," said. while curled up will be Brodofske. of coffee or tea in front of them, just enjoy- Library. small, stuffed Frosty tliat have one more year The singalong will be in a different store. While strolling down the Oshawa Centre, ing the thought they hidden Christmas is here again. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Audienc The lucky person who finds stop and take a look at the assorted island before stores tags. ticipation is reqw him wins a $25 gift certificate price Refreshments will be p: for that store. ed. Xmas volunteers needed: Salvation Army wants yor

"The highest need is for the kettles," said Jones. those jobs, said Jones. . BY JENN MCKAY 2.000 volunteer hours need to be worked just to The kettles have to be attended alone, be Chronicle staff attend the kettle. people are less approachable in groups, she sai» on Nov. 16, and "I think the main tiling is that you are h( Salvation Army is in need of volunteers for The fundraising campaign began The others," said Jones, v - ends on Dec. 23. , the Christmas season. . , more volunteers at Christmas time, Volunteers can put in as many or as few hours in "The money collected at Christmas time is "We need The kettles are staffed in two hour incre- for toys, and tlie food hamper, (t stays in Durl said Rhonda Jones, program and volunteer co-ordi- as possible. Army. - ments. People have to be at least 14 to. volunteer. nator of The Salvation ;. _, .::,,-:, to If are interested in volunteering, call a major fundralsing campaign. They;need, i-. THe'Salvation Army also needs volunteers give you Jo There's tlie food hampers. (905)723-7422. to work In coat check and;g}ft,wrapp^ng,.and^ ;6ut^oys'and organize oeo'ole - to help witli to^ttend the donation kettles to say thank you: "" There''a re always enough people Not every high i s a good high BY DAWN DE SOUZA out. It's because you're Chronicle stall______kept telling me, 'You don't often putting all their energy scary understand. It's okay not to into making everything func- like, am I getting like that too A little girl goes to visit her understand, don't be scared tion and the child's feelings Symptoms of Mania or am I just frustrated with father in the hospital. Rachel.' can get neglected, according to everything, am I just tired, am "Mommy, why is daddy in the "I remember the room was Vegotsky. Heightened mood, I just stressed from school or! hospital Is he sick?" she asks. completely dark and the door "For a child or teenager exaggerated optimism, am I getting like that too?" / "Yes darling," says her mother, was closed, but the hall light growing up in that situation, it self-confidence and Anne* has had to deal withi; "Daddy is very sick, and you was on and you could sec the can be extremely confusing. increased sex drive that fear too. She is divorcing have to be good and not upset light under the door. My dad They learn pretty quickly that Decreased need for her husband of more than 20 j him, okay?" kept crying that there was too they can't really depend on sleep without experienc- years, and one of the reasons is»l So the mother and daughter much light, and screaming at what the sick person says or ing fatigue because he is manic-depressive.'; walk into the hospital room. me to turn it off. I remember does. Grandiose delusions. with a personality disorder and!) Part way into the visit the little being really scared because I "Often the child or the inflated sense of self- refuses to get help. girl's mother goes to speak could hardly see my hand in young adult becomes parcnti- importance She was 15 when they met,/; with the doctor. While the girl front of my face, and lie was fied and ends up being the par- Excessive irritability, and they married 10 days after is alone with her daddy, he afraid of the light. ent's caretaker in many ways." aggressive behaviour her 18th birthday. A gives her a piece of paper with "When he realized that she said. Increased physical and "He had a way of makingli her name on it. Her mother mom was trying to get him Vegotsky's advice to family mental activity you feel like you were really;) comes back into the room and medication, all of a sudden he members is to know their lim- Racing speech, flight special, like he understood!; they visit some more before changed. He became very its and get help. of ideas, impulsiveness everything that was going on.i; leaving for home. angry, yelling at both of us, 'If "I don't think there is any Poor judgement, easi- He was very good at the charm;! While walking to the car, you call anyone, I'll leave.' He sort of wonderful one-liner. 1 ly distracted stuff," she said. <| the little girl pulls out the got out of bed and went down- think it is learning how to Reckless behavior She moved in with him at paper and hands it to her stairs. He kept saying he was cope and how to function. such as spending sprees, the age of 17 and said it wasq mother, "Mommy can you fine and didn't need any help. Also you have to be able to set rash business decision, really hard, and that she did it^ read this for me? She takes Only two or three minutes limits for yourself as to what erratic, driving, and sexu- more to get away from her;'.) the piece of paper from her before he was curled up on his you can and cannot do." al indiscretions home life than to be with him. daughter and opens it to start bed, afraid of a sliver of light She said that people need to In the most severe "I didn't realize what it actu- y to read. Immediately she real- from under the door, and now realize their own limitations cases, hallucinations ally meant. I figured 1 was outb izes what she is looking at. Her he was just mad. and that they cannot fix their Source: the National of my mother's house and Ib husband has given their little "The next morning it was loved one. Depressive and Manic- could do whatever it was I'.; girl a suicide note. The little as if nothing happened. We "I don't see how anybody Depressive Association, wanted, but that wasn't then- girl asks, "What does it say all got up and went about our who lives with a parent or and Polarity case. He didn't want me to mommy?" Her mother never normal days. But that night someone significant like that have a job. He didn't want me' - answers her; she just takes the has haunted me." does not need some help just to go out with friends. That is little girl's hand and leads her Often family members are to be able to understand that future with my boyfriend, when I should have started to back to the hospital. They find extremely good actors and can they're not responsible for wanting, and thinking about clue in that there was some-i the doctor and give him the make it appear that everything this." getting married and moving thing not quite right." note, and then return home. at home is fine. They can also Don't feel like you have to out. She called me and just She said it was like being in

Years later as a teenager that start to feel responsible for the deal with everything on your flew off the handle 'cause she an abusive relationship. She . little girl remembers that day person with the illness. own. The more people talk had read this letter and feels as though her husband as the day that she realized her joni Vegotsky has been a about things the better off thought, 'oh my god you're has physically and emotional- father was sick. Marriage and Family Therapist they will be in the end, she going to leave.' I remember 1 ly abused her over the years' Manic depression or bipolar with the Region of Durham's said. went down to the cafeteria and and most of it stems from his; disorder is a mood disorder Family Services Department Christine* is in her second some of my friends took me to illness. that effects approximately 1 for over 20 years. year of a college social services the bathroom and 1 was crying "There was a long period of per cent of the population. She said, "We see many program, and her mother is and saying, 'I can't keep doing time when I actually believed Doctors and researchers think family members because the manic-depressive. this'. At that point I just want- him getting angry was my j it stems from a chemical impact of living with some- "Some days she'll wake-up ed to go home and pack my fault."

imbalance that causes high body or having a significant and she'll be fine. She'll get shit and get out because I She said she did not start to - and low, or manic and depres- person in your family suffering my sister ready for school and couldn't cope anymore. realize something was actually < sive, mood swings. These from a mental illness, such as off she goes. Then other days "There are so many times I mentally wrong with him until mood swings vary from person manic depression or bipolar she just rangs from the minute just wish this was 10 years after he was diagnosed years'" to person but can be extreme. disorder, is dramatic. You she wakes up, just anything from now and I was out on my into their marriage. ;' While manic, a person can can't predict what their moods arid everything pisses her off." own." Anne feels that her life with experience an increased sense will be and .you don't have When Christine was Fear of becoming manic- a manic-depressive husband ’" of self-worth, reckless behav- that stability that you could younger, her mother's illness depressive is something that has cost her a lot. '2 iour (often with money), and a hope for in a normal family." used to scare her. But as she grows in most children of "It cost me me. Now at the>b decreased need for sleep. Often the healthy person got older she developed an manic-depressives. The statis- age of 42 I'm having to figure While depressed, a person can gets lost trying to take care of attitude of not caring and not tics show that the likelihood is out who I am and it's not a'i stay in bed for days at a time, the person who is ill. When getting involved. only about 25 per cent. This very good place to be." t have difficulty concentrating, there are children involved it "You just get to the point can be higher or lower depend- Growing up, Anne wanted 1 and attempt or contemplate can be confusing, because they where you just don't care any- ing on how many people in the white picket fence and;-. suicide. have nobody to take care of more. You say, 'okay I'm your family have manic three kids, but feels she didn't When a person with manic them. The healthy parent is done, I can't take it anymore, depression, or other mental ill- get that because -that is not /’ depression moves between I'm full'. But at the same time nesses. what her husband wanted, o their highs and lows, they take it's not like you don't care and "There is a strong genetic "When he's manic the U their families and loved ones Symptoms of you don't want to do some- link with certain illness such as world revolves around him. It it along for the ride. thing about it. You hear it so manic depression, and it often is tiheiiworlduiaccording to n Rachel* is a second year col- Depression often that it's just like, okay I runs in families," said Brent*. And if you want to be n lege student who has lived know you are sick or depressed Vegotsky. in that world, you put up with ;f; with a manic-depressive parent Prolonged sadness or but do something about it." "I don't think I've ever met whatever it is he wants to do, [-> most of her life. "I have wit- unexplained crying spells Christine takes her mother's anybody who has a parent If he wants to sleep around, n nessed the highs and lows and Decreased sex drive feelings or wants into consid- who suffered from some men- you have to allow that, but !r lived to tell about it," she said. Significant changes in eration. Even at 19 years old, tal illness that they haven't don't feel like you can do it // "There are times when dad appetite and sleep pat- she will call home before going had fears themselves that they too. . '"' is the best person in the world. terns out and ask her mother if she might at some point experi- "He wants to be entertained. T He can be funny, outgoing, Irritability, anger, has plans and needs Christine ence it." When he comes into the .';. and just great to be around. worry, agitation, anxiety to watch' her little sister.' She Both Rachel and Christine room, you have to stop what- Then there are the times when Loss of energy said she would rather her said they have had that fear of ever it is that you're doing and if. he won't get out of bed. He Forgetfulness mother have the leisure time becoming just like their sick pay attention to him. He has doesn't take any medication, Feelings of guilt, than take it herself. parent. to be in control of everything. so we always experience the worthlessness She is frying to decide Christine said, "Oh my god, "When he is depressed, you ,; full effects of his mood Inability to concen- whether or not she can move I never want to end up like this have to take care of him. You swings." trate, indecisiveness out on her own, and her moth- and treat other people this have to build him back up When Rachel was in grade Inability to take plea- er is a big factor. She feels way. I worry because there are again, and you have to protect 11, her father had a depressive sure in former Interests, responsible, and wonders what times when I feel certain ways. him and shield him from episode. social withdrawal her mother will do If she is not Then I think,-is it because I'm everything." "He was curled up on the Unexplained aches there to make sure everything an adolescent, because I'm get- "It gets to the point where

bed, with his knees pressed and pains is okay. ting older and it's the changes how your evening or how your against his chest, swaying back Recurring thoughts of "Last year I was at school in my body? Then there are day turns out depends on how and forth and never looking death or suicide and she called me. She'd other times that I fear that I'm he either wakes-up or how he my mother or I in the eye. My Source; the National picked up a letter that I had becoming like that too. comes home. mom left me alone with him Depressive and Manic- written to a friend. I remem- "I have horrible mood to try and get a hold of some- Depressive Association, ber her calling me and she was swings and there are times See Roller on page 13 one and get him some medica- and Polarity ringing me out because the let- when I don't want to see any- tion. The,wh,ol,e time, he just ter was talking about my body, I don't .want to come THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 A roller coaster ride is daily life the other way." Samantha has had to over- Continued from p. 12 Some of the people with come her own problems Sandra and her friend did not because of Derrick's illness. for Cause you could say, 'Hi, know she was manic depres- She developed a drinking Coping tips famil) how was your day?' and that sive. They got upset and that problem while married to him. would be the last straw for him only made things worse. "Anytime that he did some- and he would just lose it." Sandra's friend got violent and- thing I took to the bottle. I members of people Anne became her husband's insulting with everyone. would start drinking and at caretaker. She had to be there For the rest of the trip one point last year Derrick to pick up the pieces when he Sandra felt isolated from the said, -I think you have a bit of was -depressed and bring him rest of her friends. She would a problem with alcohol and with mood disorders down when he was manic. stay with her friend when you're not having anymore', This is a common theme everyone else went out because and he threw me on the with manic depression. she felt responsible. wagon. I ended up becoming Brian Mckinnon works with Sandra did not want to leave sober. Once I did that I was Alternatives, an organization her friend alone out of fear still trying to figure out how to 1. Learn everything you niques or adjusting medica that provides counselling for that she might attempt sui- deal with him without alcohol, can about the illness, for tion levels. people who suffer from mental cide. which was a tough thing to do. example the symptoms, 9. Show and treat th< illness. He also runs his own "When we were leaving she I have noticed that a lot of treatments, and resources. mentally ill person witr project that works with the started talking. People asked family members do end up 2. Avoid using an angry respect and avoid blaming family members of mentally ill her, 'Well do you remember with addictions because of tone of voice, or words such anyone for being ill. peopfe. when you did this?' and she what they have to cope with." as, "your fault", "you can't", 10. As a last resort, b( He said the families of peo- was really shocked. It was as if One way Samantha copes "worthless", etc... ready to hospitalize your 11 ple with manic depression are she had been in a coma for the not only her with own depres- 3. Use firm, polite, calm, loved one. Remember thai going on a bit of a roller coast- last few days and had no idea sion, but also Derrick's condi- but assertive language when this act in many cases pro er ride themselves. what happened." tion is having her own space. communicating with your motes anger, hate, and dis "When the person is high This was the only time that She said when they moved in loved one. For example, "1 trust, or may damage rela you're trying to calm them Sandra had seen her friend go together she wanted to get a feel ...", "1 would feel better tlonships or future attempt! down and when they're from a high to a low. two-bedroom place so that she ...", or "I would like ..." to help the mentally ill. depressed you're trying to lift "I really think that people could have her own space to 4. Try to actively be a 11. Regular exercise keep; them up again. You're always should know that this is some- deal with things. positive part of the person's your mind and body ir sort of countering the tenden- thing that should not be hid- "Once I can get him stabi- treatment program. For shape to enable you to han cy and the pull of the condi- den in the closet. It is com- lized in some way, if he's example, ask the doctor or die stress more easily. tion." mon. You really need to be manic or depressed, I'll go into health care provider how 12. Create a safe hom( His advice about living with aware because I think being my room and play on my com- you can help and/or join a environment. Good corn a manic-depressive person is to aware is the first step in getting puter, listen to music and just support group. munication skills, conflic remember what you like about through anything." try to find a way of venting my 5. Actively encourage resolution skills, and a gooc the person. Many people have trouble emotions in a positive way." growth, assertiveness and diet are beneficial. "Stay in touch with what accepting a family member's All of the people inter- empowerment in your loved 13. Humour. Laughter i; you appreciate about the per- illness and support groups viewed for this story have one, if they are capable of it. surely the best medicine an< son, all of that person's have been setup to help them. found their own ways of deal- For example, suggest that it produces natural stimu strengths. Don't give way to Polarity is one of these groups. ing with their loved ones or learning coping techniques lants in the body. despair because where family Their focus is on anybody who friends having manic depres- is a good idea. . 14. Spend some qualU members are concerned it's'for has been affected and afflicted sion. Some have learned to 6. Take care of your own time together. Go for a wal life." by mood disorders, mainly step back and realize tlieir own needs first, espcciaJiy regard- in a park or to some specii "'My basic advice is to just manic depression and depres- limitations. Others have had ing stress and nutrition.. non-mental health relatci stay in. touch with why this sion. to turn to divorce or separa- Caregivers have a high rate event or place like a concer person needs you and how Derrick Tully is the secretary tion from the person. of burnout. You cannot or amusement park. important it is that you stay as and a board member of Listening to music, talking to help others when you're not 15. Patience. Thehardes calm and supportive as possi- Polarity. He also suffers from people, and having a place to well yourself. time in the recovery proces; ble." manic depression. be alone were other coping 7. Share the caregiver role is in the first five to ter Support was all Sandra* felt To him having manic skills they use. and encourage the ill person years, depending upon thi that she could offer to her depression means that he has There are also public sup- to have many supports and person. It takes a specia friend. to adjust to new situations that port groups, books, the use many ways to cope. person to be patient an< Sandra is a third-year uni- he normally wouldn't. Internet, and many other This helps avoid burnout help the ill person to accep versity student who had a "I have to work around my resources setup to help people and loss of friends by the ill and cope with their illness close friend with manic mood swings. If I'm manic cope with the day to day life of person. Try not to be worried abou depression. then 1 allow myself to do more loving someone with manic 8. BE AWARE of the early setbacks in getting better "I knew that I could be her things. There are the little depression. signs of an impending crisis everybody has their ba< friend and be there for her but things like the banking thing. * Names have been in your loved one. Most days. I wanted to do more for her. If I'm too manic I give my changed, or last names not major crises can be avoided Source: Polarity boan There wasn't really anything bank card to my wife." used, to protect privacy of if treated in early stages by member Derrick Tully. else I could do." Derrick's wife, Samantha, a individuals using stress reduction tech- Sandra went up to a ranch part-time student, has to live with her friend and a group of with his mood swings on a other people one summer. For daily basis and has figured out the first day everything was how to read the signs. fine, she was happy and outgo- "I don't know one minute ing. At'the end’-of^theyfjrst to the next what type of mood Where to get help night everyone was sitting he's going to be in. So if I around talking and she went wake up in the morning and quiet. She went into the bath- he's sort of bitching at the If you have a loved one with www3.sympatico.ca/mdamt Whitby; Fairview Lodge room for a long time. When computer or he's in another manic-depression or any other for more times and locations. 632 Dundas St. W. she came out she said she room arguing with himself,.! mental illness, know someone Phone: (905) 668-1421 wanted to go to bed, so Sandra know it's going to be a rough who does, or have manic- One on One said everyone would go to bed. day. depression yourself, please get Counselling Other Local -That's when Sandra's friend "I go to school in the after- help. Call one of the numbers Resources started to get upset. noon and I'll be at school won- listed below for support groups Durham Region Family "She started swearing a lot dering, am I going to come or one on one counselling. Services, Family Counselling The Health and Wellne and saying really bad things home and find him hanging No one has to go through program offers one-on -one Centre at DC: and I thought, okay some- from the rafters or am I going this alone. counselling with trained pro- (905) 721-3111 ext. 30; thing's happening here, we to get a phone call from some- fessionals that is available to United Survivors Suppo need to talk to her. I took her body saying he got too Support Groups everyone who lives in Durham Centre: (905) 436-8882 outside and we talked a bit and depressed and jumped off a Region, for a minimal charge. COPE: (905) 404-2224 I'thought she was okay but she bridge." Polarity meets every Students may receive dis- Canadian Mental Healt was crying a lot and she was Because of all the stress that Thursday at United Survivors counts. Offices are open from Association: (905) 436-8' very violent. She was- very Derrick adds to Samantha's Support Centre, 9 Bond St. W. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Club New Horizons: pushy with me and I couldn t life, she has her own health in Oshawa at 9 p.m. There are Monday to Friday and other (905) 436-8763 keep her still, to put on her problems. Samantha is clini- no appointments or fees. Call times by appointment. Distress Centre: jacket to go outside took a lot cally depressed and has to (90S) 432-2660 or visit (905) 433-1121 of effort. For the rest of the medicate herself at times, just www.polarityselfhelp.org for Office location and phone Durham Region Mobile trip she was in her bed. There to deal with him. more information. numbers Crisis: (905) 665-6932 was nothing we could do; she Derrick knows that his wife The Mood Disorder Ajax: 339 Westney Rd. S., Emotions Anonymous: wouldn't talk to us. She did does this for him. Association of Toronto also Suite 103 (905) 723-3638 not want any of your help. If I "She helps me survive," he holds support groups a few Phone: (905) 683.3451 Consumer Support Sen went near her she would turn said. times a month. Call 1-800- Oshawa: 850 King St. W. (90S) 436-8763 486-8236 or visit Phone: (905) 721.6120 14 THE CHRONICLE November 28. 2000 What if you couldn't read this headline? BY RACHEL CRAIG Chronicle staff give them strong foundations in math Pitchforth said that statistics show the The skills we demand as a nation or reading, said Murray. Kumon likes lowest literacy level is among for peo- carry over to the workplace. If a per- to have students enrol as early as possi- ple over 55. son s job is changing and they cannot Imagine walking into a store and ble. Their typical age group is four to "Literacy is a usc-it-or-lose it-skill," keep up, they are forced, into improv- not being able to read the product 15 but they do have students as young she said. ing their literacy skills, said Pitchforth. names, or not being able to fill out a as 2 1/2 and as old as 85. Some stu- Corbeil said francophones and It does not seem to matter where a per- job application, or read a book to a dents stay with the program beyond anglophones under 45 score higher on son is working, but they cannot get child. 15, but with more demands on their literacy tests because they have more away with not knowing how to read That's what millions of Canadians time after they get to high school, the schoofing than those over 45. instructions for very long, added encounter every day - they cannot number of 15-year-olds decreases. "Steady improvement in education- Pitchforth. read or write. According to the Ontario Literacy al attainment has erased the literacy In Perspectives, writer Susan But Wanda Pitchforth, executive Coalition, which unites various organi- disparity between young Canadians in Crompton said the pressure to develop director of the Literacy Network of zations, colleges and school boards the two linguistic groups. The weaker a literate workforce has increased Durham Region, said literacy is not just that offer literacy programs, a child's literacy skilTs of older Canadians, both because . the skills demanded by reading and writing. progress in school is clearly related to francophone and anglophone, are of employers have become more com- "It's not just reading the words his or her parents' literacy, including continuing concern to literacy plex. However, employers tend to either - it's the ability to understand the role parents play in helping their researchers," stated Corbeil in his artf- dwell on the skills the highly literate, the meaning conveyed in text." children learn to read. Children who cle. leaving behind a large portion of work- The 1994 International Adult come from literate homes are likely to The Ontario Literacy Coalition said ers who are marginally literate. Literacy Survey defines literacy as "the enter Grade 1 with many hours of one person in three aged 55-69 lacks Those workers with Level one or two ability to understand and use printed Important one-to-one pre-reading the most basic literacy skills. The older literacy skills have limited capabilities and written documents in daily activi- experiences. Another connection a person is, the less likely it is that they and are deemed "at risk". Their gener- ties to achieve goals, and to develop involves the skills and attitudes needed will have the literacy skills needed for al reading abilities (prose literacy) arc knowledge and potential." by parents to serve as effective role everyday life in Ontario. Older workers restricted to identifying dosage instruc- Jcan-Pierre Corbeil, an analyst with models for their children. Parents with who lack the basic skills are among the tions on a medicine bottle (Level 1) or the Demography Division of Statistics low literacy skills often lack the self- first ones to lose their jobs and the last answering a simple question about Canada, portrays literacy as much confidence and skills needed to sup- ones to find new jobs. plants based on a brief article about more than gaining mastery of the port their own children as students. Healthy seniors are often asked to be gardening (Level 2). Level three tasks, alphabet. In Canadian Social Trends, To maintain a high level of literacy, child care providers within their fami- which these people have trouble he says people need to be able to many feel that family literacy is an lies and neighbourhoods. Research doing, include summarizing instruc- process numerical and alphabetical important place to start. Journalist shows that low literacy levels affect a tions on making sure something Is put information that is becoming more Peter Calami said that family literacy senior's ability to provide good child- together in the correct order or reading and more sophisticated. has attracted a lot of attention because care. Low levels or adult literacy show a number of movie reviews and decid- To process this information, people it involves two major issues at the same up in the literacy levels and academic ing which movie is the worst one. may need to go somewhere for help. time. The first one involves education achievement of the children in the At-risk workers also show weak skills Literacy programs involve an increase for adults who adult's care, resulting in in working with forms, charts, tables in self-esteem and the participants can dropped out of high the child doing poorly and texts they might find in the work- see they have a future ahead of them. school'- almost always in school. place (document literacy). These types They are critical to the prevention of women and usually A large per- A 1986 project done of workers also have problems working adult literacy problems. with babies. The sec- by the National Council with numbers (quantitative literacy). ; One such program is the Kumon ond issue involves centage of peo- on the Aging said Many at risk-readers do: not'recog- Math and Reading Centres which are early-childhood devel- health and literacy are nize or acknowledge that they are at located across Canada. Students who opment for children at ple that have low factors that influence , risk;, , : . .’, . ; come to the centres want to improve risk. The risk of literacy skills are each other. For exam- "One of the scary things Is'" these their understanding and communica- delayed vocabulary ple, a person's inability people do not self-identify - they thinx tion skills. skills is almost double afraid of being f to read the information their literacy skills are OK," said "The student has to actually do the for young children of found out. that accompanies a pre- Pitchforth. "They only do things that work and demonstrate that they've low-income or single- scription can 'result in are able to do - they get used .to the understood it," said Pj Murray, manag- parent families. Wanda Pitchforth its misuse. Inadequate bank deposit form that they fill in, and er of the Canadian corporate office of Pitchforth said the ______nutritional information so as long as you don't take them to a Kumon Canada Inc. "There's no kind period from birth to or limited knowledge of different bank and throw" a different of fooling somebody that they can do -five years is the most important in the early signs of a serious illness are form in front of them ..they'll probably something that they can't - it's very terms of working with children, and also the consequences: of illiteracy. do OK. They do things they're used to closely monitored." wonders about the children whose par- If a senior'has literacy problems, doing to survive. They read what they The Kumon Centres offer both read- ents do not have high literacy skills. their ability to be mobile may be ham- need to and don't realize the serious- ing and math programs. The reading She feels they will start school at a dis- pered. If the/ cannot pass, a driver's ness of the problem." program begins with a diagnostic test advantage compared to the. children" 'test, .they need to rely oh? peopled for' ;. The International Survey, on Adult" based on the centre's curriculum. 7- .whose parents have strong literacy rides, and if those people move away or Literacy,^ conducted in* 1994, measured "It allows us to see what. ski" s-.the, .skills. There are things everyone can die, the senior may be out of luck. the variation..??; baste /literacy, skills of individual already has, what.skills'they , ^do to help childreh .With their literacy Oldec aaults^m

BY BATHOOL-ALI RIZVI The concept of fasting is designec Chronicle staff______to train Muslims to practise restraint With Christmas comes the thought control temptations, emotions and t( of Christmas dinner. Mouths start to be an overall kind and gracious per water with the thought of Christmas son. pudding, turkey and stuffing, and all Razzaq Amad Is an lslami< the other good food that is associated Professor from Iran, currently visitinj with the season. While people think relatives in Canada. Razzaq believe; about what food they want to cat and that fasting enforces what the Qur'ar drink in tills festive season, a large preaches. The main theme in th< group of people will not be eating or Qur'an is to be a good person, to bi drinking . The sight of the new more charitable and to be kind an< moon tills month, on Nov. 27, will generous. mean a month of hunger and thirst "The pangs of hunger we feel whili for millions of people through out tlic .fasting remind us of the starving pco world. No, there will not be a drought pic throughout the world," sak or a famine. The new moon will mark Amad. "For one month out of 12, wi tlic start the month of fasting for feel the pain of the unfortunate peo Muslims throughout the world. pic and in turn we may try to hel( The month of fasting, called them out more." Ramadan, is tlie ninth month of the Amad said that the human person a three dimensions: Islamic calendar. It holds special Rizvl ality has physiolog significance because it was during this Photo by Battiool-All ical, psychological and spiritual. month that the first part of the Holy WAITING TO BE READ: The Qur'an waiting to be read during "The three dimensions are devel Qur'an was revealed to Prophet the Islamic month of Ramadan. opcd throughout the month o Mohammed ,1,400 years ago. During Ramadan," said Amad. "Staying awa; this month Muslims pray and fast especially in the winter months when don't want to fast and are just .doing from the regular physical needs con and recite the Qur'an. When a person the days are smaller." it to please a parent then It will not be trols physiological need. Resistin; is fasting, they are prohibited from all Rehman kept her first fast when counted in God's eyes. The day they temptations develops a person psy eating or drinking from dawn until she was just seven years old. No one are going to fast they must wake up chofogically and praying and recitin) dusk. If one is travelling or s.ick then forced her but all the other members before the sun comes up, to eat a lit- from the Qur'an develops us spiritual they don't have to fast. The missed of her family were fasting and she tle meal. They can eat up until 10 ly." days must be made up after returning wanted to do it too. She never told minutes before the sun comes up.' At .the end of Ramadan comes thi from their travels and after recovery her mom until the evening. During the day the person who Is fast- day of Id-ul-fltr. It is a special holida' from an illness. Children are also not "A child does not have to fast until ing must pray five times at the appro- equivalent to Christmas. This day 1 .required to fast. they reach the age of maturity." She priate times and then they can eat like a reward for a month of fasting , . Shehnaz Abdur-Rehman is a 21- said, "But like me, if a whole house- again at the end of the day when the Muslims make new clothes ,and ge

year-old university student at The hold is fasting, then a child might sun goes down. , gifts and money. Special meals ar University of Toronto. She is anx- fast." . "Fasting; is much more than not prepared and Muslims go to each oth /.Jqusly,, waiting for the arrival of . The age of maturity in Islam for a; eating," said Rehman. "It helps us er's houses to congratulate on riiHamadan.,;"; ; ...,,’.. . ..,,, ,.., Is about 0 years ofd and for a boy' guard against seeing, doing and even another on their accomplishments. ; "Ramadan is a montjh where' I feel Siri: is 14-15. ,. :, ; ;;- thinking about doing anything is like the pot of gold at the end of th closer to Allah (God)," said Rehman. When a person decides to fast they Islamlcally unacceptable that we rainbow. , ^"."casting is not as hard as it sounds, have to have the will first.- If they might do during any other month."

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be prepared. . Students have a chance to didn't count, only jobs they , The , Ministry of make money this holiday by saw or heard about around Transportation has helpful working in the retail indus- town. guidelines to follow when try, helping out with the Look everywhere for a job, Friday & Saturday Night .o.._^t^ *-/.^»4^ .»rj^-./ ,Y.ji..

winterizing .your car or busy season. , . .. .' said Taffone. ' Live Entertainment truck: Although most stores' liave "Go out of the way to Check and equalize tire already hired " for this ensure customer satisfac- Tuesday & Thursday pressure - air pressure Christmas season, according tion," she said. "The attitude decreases in colder weath- to Maralyn Taffone, execu- is the most important thing Wing Nights $3.99/lb er. tive director of .the Durham in sales." Have your t/res, brakes, Region Unemployed Help . Following up'after hand- battery, hos^s, ignition Centre, students can still find ing, in a resume is very wires, windshield wipers, aj6b. -'^ ’"^.’ important, said Taffone. u WHITB^S HOT SPOT radiator and antl-freeze . Stores ,tha):'. have,, already"’ , "The 'more times. you El checked. hired may already be looking speak with a person, the Check windshield wash- for someone else, or may not more likely they are to bite," er fluid level regularly - have hired everyone they she said. It's a sales pitch, TOP OF THE LAnOinG buy minus 45 C tempera- need yet, said Taffone, The stores are busy from HAS LIVE D.J. ture range washer fluid. "Students are good candi- now until the end of Boxing i Carry basic tools such as. dates," she said,; "A lot of week. THURSDAY, & a screwdriver, tire gauge, students like to work In retail "Retail is one of the easiest n[S FRIDAY flashlight or emergency because they work at night." ways to get a job." said light and extra fuses. A student who is looking Taffone. If retail doesn't SATURDAY DIGHTS Stock up on winter car for a job this Christmas sea- sound interesting, other jobs tools such as a snow brush, son should put their resume that are big in the Christmas Xeepevst |lub scraper, starter, cables. In as many places as possible, season are telemarketing and Xanbinfl lightweight shovel, gas Taffone said. Make sure the snow removal. 227 Brock Street South line anti-freeze, flares, tow resume is error-free, and fol- Watch for an Information- i Whitby ON L1N4K2 low with a call. al series the that N chain or rope, and a con- up phone in New Year 666-2211 tainer of sand or kitty lit- The Help Centre has many will help graduates find jobs. Ui (905) ter. ways of helping people find 0 This year, the centre jobs. JBIBJBjaiBIBIBIBIBlBJBJBIBigiBJBJBJBIBIBJBIBIBIBJ^ On site alcohol abuse counselling now available at Durham College BY EUSSA GILLAM based on the level of risk tied If you know someone tha Chronicle staff to the amount of alcohol. I you suspect has a drinkinj don't think that many stu- problem Uyenaka suggests tha Every year young people dents are aware of what binge you "be open and hones strike out on their own, many drinking really is. If you asked about your concerns, be sup of them choosing the life of a what is excessive in terms of portlve and provide them witl university or college student. amounts, they would say a lot information." The college or university higher." One of the biggest thing; experience is a great one but it One student thought tliat that we need to do is to get stu also gives students a lot more binge drinking was just the dents aware of the problen freedom than they- were used opposite of what the definition and what to do. to at home - the freedom to says. decide whether to go to class, "I'd say that binge drinking what to cat, what to drink, is drinking as much as you can Help for those with what to buy. There are no par- or drinking all day, usually as ents tliere to tell them what fast as you can," said one alcohol or drug they should or shouldn't do. Durham College student. For some this can lead to "Nothing good Is ever associat- problems is difficulties. ed with the term binge drink- "Student drinking Is the ing." available number one health problem "If that's the definition of on college and university cam- binge drinking, I've done that puses," according to a United lots of times since I started col- States organization, The lege and before that," said If you or someone, you National Clearinghouse for another Durham College stu- know needs help with a Alcohol and Drug dent. problem can Information. "Alcohol con- Another problem involved drinking you sumption contributes to a with binge or excessive drink- seek counseling at the range of problems among col- ing at colleges is the lack of Heath and Wellness lege students, including acade- education among,students. Centre In G127 of the col- mic problems, trauma, date "I think it's^a very big prob- lege's Willeybuilding or at rape. and vandalism." HELPING THOSE IN NEED: Randy Uyenaka, addic- lem,^ said Uyenaka. "Someone tion counsellor with Pinewood the Pinewood community For the first time at Durham Centre, helps -ne^dsto be with-the person offices: College on site counseling is Durham students deal with alcohol-related prpb- 'who drank too much. They ^ offered this lems " being year. Every need to be able to ;,assess the * Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 'situation and knoW what to In Oshawa, at the noon Randy Uyenaka, addic- do." Oshawa Centre Galleria, tion Counsellor with risk than the general popula- excessive drinking is usually If you believe that you or a Suite 125. Phonenumber Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge tion, and Durham College attributed to risk factors such friend,of yours has a problem 571-3344. Health -Corporation of seems to be on par with the as a family history of alcohol with excessive drinking you Oshawa, can be found at the rest. abuse and starting to drink at a can see Randy Uyenaka at the * Pinewood Bowmahvllle, Health and Wellness office, in "I don't think that the levels young age. High-risk activity Health and WeHness Centre 200 King St. E. Phone G127 in the Willey Building, of drinking are dif- such as on from 9 a.m. to appreciably drinking games, which Wednesdays 697-2746 . for information and individual ferent at Durham from other are a part of college life and noon by calling ahead to make counseling. colleges," said Uyenaka. "The something of a rite of passage, an appointment or by just "The Durham population is high drinking levels at any col- also may lead to heavy drink- dropping in. * Pinewood Ajax, 95 one of high risk due to the col- lege or university are usually ing. "Many people come in with Bailey St. W. Phone 683- lege experience," said attributed in some way to One '! pattern associated with concerns about friends," said . ""’.1’’ 5950 ,.' Uyenaka. "What I'm probably being away from home for the drinking problems is binge Uyenaka. seeing is a couple of students a first time. Some find people drinking, defined as three to A couple of warning signs * Pinewood Port Perry, week. I think it may be just a this transition stressful and four drinks in a for

row women that excessive drinking may be 985- ' 180 St. Phone matter of time before that will drink to relieve that and four to five drinks in a row a problem are: not getting to Mary number will increase." stress." for men. class due to hangovers or .^.-'' 4721 .’ ’. College and university pop- Although males seem to be "1 think this is a good defin- drinking, and a repeated pat- ulations are usually at higher at higher risk than females, ition," said Uyenaka. "It is tern of drinking. Remember the women who were slain in Montreal in '89

MAN GUNNED 23; Nathalie Croteau, 23; room. . Barbara Daigneault, 22; Anne- After that he walked into a Marie Edward, 21; Maud classroom and shouted that he DOWN 14 Haviernick, 29; Barbara Maria wanted the women to be sepa- Klucznik, 31; Maryse Leclair, rated from the men. BY KATE HERMELIN 23; Annie St-Arneault, 23; He then ordered all 48 men Chronicle staff Michele Richard, 21; Maryse from the classroom and lined Laganlere, 25; Anne-Marie up four women along the wall Dec. 6 has been proclaimed Lemay, 22; Sonia Pelletier, 28; and proceeded to kill them the National Day of Annie Turcotte, 21. after yelling, "You're all femi- Remembrance and Action on On Wednesday, Dec. 6, nists!" at them. Violence 'Against Woman by 1989 Marc Lepine entered the He then left the classroom the Canadian government. University of Montreal's and walked through the corri- Across Canada, vigils are School of Engineering build- dors, randomly firing. being held to commemorate ing with a Sturm Ruger Mini- He entered a cafeteria, the 14 young women who 14 semi-automatic rifle, knives killing three more women, the died 11 years ago at the hands and bandoliers of ammuni- and then proceeded to enter All of the members of D.C.S.A. of Marc Leplne at Montreal's tion. another classroom, where he Ecole Polytechnique. Angry because he was murdered four women and want to wish all of the students of In Montreal there Is a park rejected when he applied for then killed himself. on the corner of Queen Mary admission to the school, he At the erid of his rampage, Road and Decelles Avenue, a blamed feminists for ruining he had murdered 14 women Durham College and their families sculptured garden dedicated to his life. and infared 13 others; nine the memory of Genevleve His first victim was a women and four men. Bergeron, 21: Helene Colgan, woman near the copying a safe and happy holiday. THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 1 US NEWS A day in the life of the DCSA

BY MATT CROWDER material for a class presidents' class presidents' meeting, they Campsall. DCSA," confides Lawitzki. Chronicle staff meeting. prepare for an operational "For promotions I help Near the end of the day, A complimentary lunch meeting held in a nearby con- everyone else," said new VP of at least open office hours, ordered from subway precedes ference room. Their laughter Promotions Kristy Stickwood. the VPs are gathered in t From the moment you walk the meeting. rings through the walls of the There is a lot of work council office to work on a into the DCSA office and Jane "Hello everyone. One room. Involved, considering their unfinished work for the d Green greets you at the desk, month until Christmas break," "Will is a wonderful guy to council duties come on top of Steve Zizzo, VP of Soc you feel you've entered the says ElHs as he stands at the work with," says Keri-Ann being a student and any part- Affairs, is sitting at his di home of a loving family. front of the meeting room. Keoghan, VP of University time jobs they work at. Ellis chatting with other cour Their office sits atop the stu- The meeting consists of stu- Student Affairs. "He has an works at Moores and members. Mark Paync, VP dent centre, but the distance dents voicing their concerns uplifting spirit." Stickwood, who lias taken over Sports is closely scrutinlzl from students Is merely physi- over the price of food and cafe- All VPs are busy in the oper- promotions from Daryl pictures he took of X-ral cal. They keep an open door teria hours. There is an air of ational meeting except Katie Bottema, works at the resi- hypnotist Tony Lee. policy at all times. Anyone comfort as students and coun- Campsall, VP ot Finance, who dence. Some council memb who comes in is met by a cil jokes back and forth about alone mans tlie office in every- "We are a big happy fami- have gone to class or gc cheerful hello. the Issues. Ellls fields many of one's absence. ly," said Jane Green. "1 hear home. Others settle in foi It's 10:30 a.m. and president the questions with humour. "I just sign cheques - no from last year's members, I long night at the office. Will ElHs can be heard Serious but light is how this there's a little more," jokes know what they're all doing." "1 plan to be here 'til abi throughout the top floor of council works, in the office Campsall. "I do have an easy Even helpers of the DCSA 1 a.m.," boasts Ellis. Kcogr- the student centre. He is and In the public. job, but I love helping the oth- have a sense of belonging. anticipates it being a 10 watching a tape of Will and As the meeting ends, coun- ers, Steve, with his concerts, Shannon Lawltzki is responsi- llp.m. night. While jokl Grace in his office, and enjoy- cil members quickly return to and Daria and Kerl-Ann with ble for the billboard outside about late nights Ellis rei ing every minute of it. Outside their lives as students. Shinearama." the Student Centre and nisces about a recent nij in the main . office Green, Hickling is concerned about It's really how all members putting up posters around the Zizzo worked until 3 In 1 office managerJand den moth- movies she Intended to buy, of council work together that school. She accepts other morning. er, is discussing big chill while most of the council wor- stands out. duties like answering phones Even with the long ho posters. Kim Hickling, VP of ries about unfinished home- "I love when everyone is arid photocopying without no one complains. This is a Administration, is moving work or upcoming tests. here and working. The conver- question. they all like, and they're we boxes and photocopying After cleaning up from the sation just Hows," said "1 do feel like part of the ing with people they view family. McLaughlir Gallery is more than just art

BY MANDY O'CONNOR nii. Chronicle staff

A cafe, a gift shop, a libi and of course art. The Rol McLaughlin Gallery has and more. The gallery's current 1( tlon, opened in 1987, is ain 11,000 Square feet, and c fains paintings that try achieve the goal set out by gallery's board in 1970. ' goal is to focus on abstract in Ontario. The art found in the gal includes a collection done by Isabel McLaugh McLaughlin is artist/patron granddaughte Robert McLaughlin. There are also paintings Lawren Harris and Jean-I Riopelle. In total there 3,500 pieces of art on disp as well as a collection done by the late Thomas Bouck Anyone wanting to take tures inside the gallery she ask about restrictions at security desk. The gallery also has gui tours, classes and worksh< Meeting rooms for the b ness community and gro related to the arts comrnui are also available. Members of the gallery borrow pamphlets, catalog art books and slides from gallery library. The librar open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thurst Appointments are needed. Parking is available , admission cost is a donatloi the gallery. Information at becoming a member of gallery can be found at security desk. 18 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 W Giving the spirit of the season OSHAWA'S ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM LENDS A HELPING HAND

BY KAREN COYLE Chronicle staff

Bob lias worked at a fabrication plant for many years. During his time there he developed asthma and was forced to go on sick leave. Two months ago his sick benefits ran out and he was out of money. He could not apply for social assistance because Workers Compensation had not decided whether to give him compensation, yet his plant would not allow him to return to work. To make matters worse, Bob has a wife and two young children to support. Since he has been off work his wife has suffered a nervous break- down and they are being evicted from their home. Recently. Bob decided to visit A CHRYLER CHRISTMAS: Jackie Hofstede, a Chrysler employee, with toys that the company Simcoe Hall Settlement House for help. donates He and his three-year-old son left the to needy children in the Durham Region. food bank with a large supply of food for their family. When the little boy saw all the food, he said, "Daddy, are bank, so the staff knows their situation. aren't just trying to scam. The hampers gram called Community Caring at we going to be able to eat?" Glenda Leahey works at the food contain all sorts of healthy food, and if Christmas. This program is for children It's a sad story, but it's true. And Bob bank. She meets the people who come the family has children, they are given and families involved with the agency. and his family aren't the only people in there and she can usually pick out a slip to go to the Salvation Army to Last year 270 families with 609 chil- who are going through difficult times. who really needs help. Leahey keeps' pick up toys. dren celebrated a -happy Christmas There are many other families who track of the people who come in and Although the food hampers and the thanks to Children's Aid; Some of the have the same or similar problems and takes note of their stories to give to Adopt-a-family program are only avail- donors include churches, families, can't afford to have a happy Christmas. Taylor. Families can also go directly to able at Christmas, the food bank is groups of friends, schools, hospitals, Fortunately, there are people out Taylor and explain their story to open year round. They receive food day cares and much more. The donors there who are dedicated to helping receive help. from schools, churches, organizations can give new, unwrapped toys, food or people in need. Simcoe Hall Settlement "I've had families break down crying and individual people. They are always food gift certificates. House is one of them. Marilyn Taylor is right here because they are so ovei- looking for donations to help the Elizabeth Rumball is part of the in charge of Simcoe Hall's "Adopt-a- whelmed that we can help them," said needy. social committee at Union Energy. Last Family" program. Each year, people Leahey. Another helping hand at Christmas year the social committee adopted a and businesses from around the com- jane is a single mom with two time is the Salvation Army. They too family through the Salvation Army. munity sponsor a family at Christmas daughters who are now both grown up. have an Adopt-a-family program much They took donations from everyone in time. When Bob and his son went to About 12 years ago, jane and her like Simcoe Hall. Families have to apply the office and gave the family a won- the food bank and told their story, they daughters, who '______to be sponsored. derful Christmas. Most people donated became an adopted family, so they will were young at the On the applica- toys or food but they also collected " have a good Christmas. . time, were having tion they answer $100 in cash., Anybody can be a sponsor. All they terrible financial Adopt-a-family questions such as ,'.-. "The committee decided it would be have to do is call Simcoe Hall and ask problems. She had number of people, a good idea, to help,^ a family for for a family. They can request types of to take time off facts type/amount of Christmas," said Rumball. The social families .if they choose. For example work because of income and committee .came up with a >little bit they can ask for a single-mother fami- heart problems, so Salvation Army has been running . whether they more money and bought the-family a ly. or an abused family and Taylor will she could barely adopt-a-family programs for 125 want a sponsor or Sony Playstation. They also had help find a family that suits the description. afford the rent/let to be sponsored from a local skate shop, which donated The sponsor finds out through Taylor alone Christmas years directly by the a skateboard for one of the teenagers in Simcoe Hall was established in ' how many people are in the family, presents, jane Salvation ; Army. the farriily,i "' ages and what they would like. for contacted. Simcoe 1928 by the Women's Welfare Last-' 'year . mow :: It is not only organizations'that do

Christmas. Then the sponsor buys pre- Hall for help. She League . ,. . than 800 eligible; ; wonderful- things at Christmas; there sents for everyone in the family, as well was worried she More than 1 in ychildren in; - people .applied; .are individuals who do just as much. - as a turkey dinner. , wasn't going to be Durham live in a poor. family "-' and^all of^tnenr Jackie Hofstede and Steve Hosking "Some sponsors even supply break- able to give her Two people working full time at ,'.; were- helped; They^; ;:

knows the first names of the people in Sirncde Hall decid- ;$2o^938. ^.’: ", : This is .open to Pour yeari^ago she decided ^^^r Christmas; '

the family, and usually the family does ed the family was 53.4 per cent of welfare recipients: -anybody; even . if to-add soinethirig.tp trie tree. ." not know who is. The 1 their sponsor eliglible. for adop- in^Ontario are children . ’. ': ^they^ are; - not ':"! was decorating the tree and I real- sponsor drops off the presents at - tion. Jane and her ";'needy. The cost is ized iti looked bare because there were Simcoe Hall, then the family comes to daughters ended S.l^'a month'; for, ho; presents under it," said Hofstede. pick them up. up with a pile of families and $8Lfor "So we decided to collect money from "I am the in-between person, "-said presents, a wonderful turkey dinner single people. The person pays by the the people at work and buy presents for Taylor, "so there is no embarrassment and treats like candy and. oranges, 15th of the month, then the Salvation needy.kids." And they have been doing on the part of the person being spon- thanks to the people at Simcoe Hall Army takes all the money and buys it every Christmas since. The two of sored. I'm the one they talk to; I'm the and thesponsors. fresh fruit, vegetables and other things them will go around the plant and col- one who gives the sponsorship sizes "It made our Christmas," said Jane. in bulk, so the cost is cheaper. .At the lect money from everyone and then go and what these people need for "I cried because I could not believe . end of the month the family picks up out and .buy presents with it. They Christmas. The sponsors that we have strangers helped us out this much and their box and receives more than $12 shop at places like Toy-mendous for are/fantastic sponsors." bought us all this stuff! It was wonder- .worth of food. toys and Wal-Mart and Zeilers for gifts This year 32 families are being spon- ful." "Usually we can't put a lid on the for older kids. The couple usually col- sored through Simcoe Hall. Normally Not only do they adopt families, box because it is so full," said Carolyn lect about $800- $900 per year. \Some

there would be a limit of 25 families, Simcoe Hall also provides food ham- Usher of the Salvation Army. "It's a people donate presents instead of but there were ^so many special cases, pers for Christmas. For this, the family really good deal. This is open to every- .money. All the presents are wrapped much like Bob's, that really need help. has to apply for the hampers atSimcoe one because the more people we have, and put under the tree at Chrysler, and. Normally staff and volunteers from Hall, They are interviewed and the better the deal gets." This program then Hofstede and Hosking drive them Simcoe Hall choose the families. Many screened, as are adopted families, to is available year round. to the Ajax-Plckering Salvation Army of them are people who use the food make sure they do need the help arid The Children's Aid Society has a pro- for them to distribute. THE CHRONICLE November 28; 2000 1 US NEWS Parents can help protect their children O'CONNOR BY MANDY on television and radio. the last time they saw the Chronicle staff At a Youth Print session, the child and what they were child is fingerprinted, with the wearing they day." Services A missing child is a parent's ' prints going on one side of a Although the program has Youth worst nightmare. But if a child two-sided form. existed for three years, it has does go missing, acting quick- On the other side is a recent only been in the last year and ly is important. For this rea- photo of the child and Impor- half that participation has Guide can inform son, parents need to provide tant information, including improved. about their full name, date of birth, Martin said that in the police with information past, O'CONNOR infor- the child as quickly as possi- blood type and any body parents were hesitant about BY MANDY selling, community ble. markings. Hair and eye colour bringing their child in and Chronicle staff______. mation centres, number are having them fingerprinted. housing/shelter, food Youth Print is a program and home phone wel- designed to help parents in also included. Martin is pleased with the Regardless of the type of banks, identification, and num- increase in participation. She help a student needs, the fare/financial aid and job this situation. The names phone educa- Developed in 1997, Youth bers of current friends are also estimates that since the pro- Youth Services Guide can search/alternative Print is run 11 Durham on the form. Like the picture, gram has become recognized, provide a name and tele- tion. by is available at Regional Police volunteers. this list should be continually more than 1,000 children have phone number of an organi- The guide participated in Youth Print. zation to call. the Durham Regional Police "Youth Print is basically for updated. the so that can The information on the "We, as volunteers In the The guide contains infor- Services office in parents they give located ori Information to the police," form provides police with key Osliawa Centre have devel- mation about services Oshawa Centre, oped a program that we throughout Durham the lower level near Zeilers. explains Tammy Martin, details quickly. Strotmann, a Youth Print co-ordinator. "Parents, being as hysterical thought (could help) parents Region. Christine as are, can just pull give information to the offi- The guide is broken down volunteer at the office, says Parents wanting to bring they they the Print can out the form that's been cers in seconds." into 10 sections with vari- she photocopies guide their child to Youth that it is find out dates and times of updated, and they can give it The recent success of Youth ous organizations listed religiously, adding to the officer," said Print proves it is a tool parents under each category. a great information source events at the Durham Regional police and their Police Services office in the Martin. "They have a photo of appreciate. The categories are: crisis, for students par- Oshawa Centre. The office is the child and they have the "Now it's just booming. drug/alcohol addictions, ents. located in the lower level of name of the child. The only Parents love it. We've got a health/sexuality, coun- the mall near Zeilers. thing the parents have to do is positive response." The dates are also advertised tell tlie officers the location of Oshawa Camera Club: more than just photography the Oshawa Camera ond and fourth Wednesday, raphy are also on the agenda ship fees are $40 and family BY MANDY O'CONNOR year, are $60 Chronicle staff______Club was established in 1938. from September until April. for the New-Year. memberships Located at the Oshawa Arts Meetings are at 7:45 p.m. In addition, the group has Associate memberships an and Resource Centre in trie Members participate in photo displays at the Oshawa $20. informatipr For anyone interested in Civic Administration events, including a mini- Public Library and a closing For further dinner, including an awards call van Broggen at 725- photography and slides, the Complex, the . activities photo essay presentation that John - Tomblin at 430- Oshawa Camera Club is the include workshops, evalua- will be held on Dec. 13. presentation. 5863 or Peter place'to be. tions and speakers. Discussions about members' People are welcome to join 0823. Celebrating their 62nd The club meets each sec- photos and abstract photog- at any time. Single member-

THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 2' NEW Help for head It is time once again to injury sufferers

BY MANDY O'CONNOR start Christmas shoppin Chronicle staff ______More than 15,000 peo- ple in Ontario suffer head $25 injuries each year, but . The hardest thing about ; If you don't mind spending about there. THERE ARE IJOTS starting Christmas shopping is the money though, the list is Another hot seller for there is a group that peo- coming up with an Idea. With endless but probably starts Christmas gifts for sisters and ple with head injuries and brothers, sisters, moms and with the new and improved moms at Personally Yours is their families or friends fc)F CHRISTMAS dads to buy for, sometimes PlayStatlon 2 which goes for ornamental ceramic bears and can go to for support. i.; people don't know where to around $500 after tax. Good. blankets with animal faces on The Head Injury IDEASOUT start. How about starting with luck finding a store that still them. Association of Durham GIFT the kids? You can find toys in has one though. Instead of "We have some really nice Region is located at 459 almost any store. the never dying popularity of key chains, some really nice Bond St. E, In Oshawa. THERE Zeilers sales clerk Donna a new video game system, pen sets (on sale now) and pic- A United Way Member JUST Graham says this year's best children might have to settle ture frames you can have Agency, the association is sellers are the remote control for a video game. engraved," said Lafantaisie. a charitable, non-profit WAITING TO Poo-chi Dog and the Barbie "My littfe cousins, all of Places .like the Body Shop support group. Volkswagon Beetle. them, are talking about the have a wide variety of gift bas- The association pro- "They're just the seller for new pokemon game," said kets that range in price from vides support for head BE FOUND this year," says Graham. Brodie Rafuse, a Durham $10 to $200. Injury victims, concerned However, the Barbie Beetle College business student. Tom Brodofske, manager of citizens, family and says that candles and friends. This type of group CRIMI alone sells for about $40 and Another hot seller this year Stoke's, BY CRYSTAL Poo-chi Dog goes for $32.86. are those new miniature scoot- candle holders are good gift is Important because head Chronicle Staff College students don't always ers, but they are expensive ideas. "They're a complete gift injuries can leave a person have that kind of money to anywhere from $50 to $100. all together and they're with speech, physical and 'f on their little sister or But what about if you're cheap." Candle holders and motor-sensory problems. The malls are getting fuller spend suf- tiy the second as decorations brother. looking for something more candles usually cost between The person may .also are If that's too for your personal? - $10 and $25. fer emotional, social, are hung, Christmas flyers steep and behav- stuffed into mailboxes, and tight budget, there are alterna- "I know bracelets are really But if your dad or brother is intellectual street tives. Little sister might like a popular," says Karen more of a technology man, ioural difficulties. people walk down the also has the with their winter jackets and nice puppet on a swing from Latantaisie, assistant manager how about an electric organiz- The group

hats on, humming their Price Sizzler for about $10 to of Personally Yours. Bracelets er. Grand and Toy has them goal of educating people - with favourite Christmas tune. $15. The puppet will last a lot are great for anyone, but espe- starting at $15.99. about safety issues, With Christmas right longer than a plastic toy an,

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I- This eight-page pamphlet out- his primary focus is t( lines the major hazards of the sale of tobacco to tl1 smoking, including the effects and older, as well as li of second-hand smoke. It is smoking in prohibited {: full of statistics on the latest His job Incorporates surveys of Durham Region res- surveillance of vendors idents and their smoking,. test shopper program. habits. p of The test shopper Currently, 42 per cent allows 16-year-olds to g( Durham's adult population are store and try to buy cig smokers. These are people 18 if vendors sell to a mine years and older who reported will be warned. A secor smoking at least 16 cigarettes a dent will result in a day. $215, for the first offeni The Snapshot points out "This year we've do that smoking is highest among NO CONCERN FOR COURTESY RULE: Durham students are seen here, smoking stores, 17 per cent sold I young adults and declines line", by the no smoking sign in front of the school. time," said Rockbrune. with To illustrate the past the "no smoking age. Students are asked, not to smoke in this area as a courtesy. A second charge of se point it used the statistic from supplying tobacco to a 1999 that showed 42 per cent will land the vendor older The same study revealed even more harmful than today. of people aged 18 or summons to coui 17 that 7 per cent of the hospital- straight smoke through a fil- "The point is not to allow direct smoked, while only per smoke $10,000 fine for the in< cent of people 55 or older still Izations that year were due to ter," Rutherford said. anyone to anywhere cent in males "If you're sitting in a non- .inside the home at any time," who sold the cigarette smoked. smoking. (9 per ;md $20,000 to a Durham and 4 per cent in females) In smoking area, you're still not said Rutherford. minor Crystal Cook, be they work fc College public health nurse, Durham that meant that 2040 protected from the harmful The contestants liad to poration and chemicals," she said. "You're 18 or older and be committed convictions at the sam said young people think they men were hospitalized five couk don't want 1196 females. smoking involuntarily when to having a smoke-free home. within years are Invincible and were 4,550 an automatic proli the advice of adults when it The Snapshot says deaths you go to a public place." This year there attribut- The health department runs homes registered in the con- order by the mini' comes to smoking. She said and hospitalizations health, which forbids t the able to tobacco use are estimat- several quit-smoking pro- test, which Rutherford says that the earlier they quit, were aiming for. dor from selling tobacc< better off they will be. ed from the relative risks of grams. One of 'the latest just what they death or hospitalization for designed to prevent children "Since we started the pro- . months. "I'd say if you quit smoking we've had a 140 Rockbrune says he under 30,. the damage would smokers versus non-smokers, from being exposed to second- gram in 1997, with hand smoke was the Smoke- per cent increase in registra- sionate about his job. be minimal enough that you combined prevalence "There are kids on could live out the rest of your data on smoking rates. It says Free Homes Contest, which tion," she said. relative risks are determined began in September and ends There are'two grand prizes who want the stuff, ai life like a n'on-smoker," said should be denied," he ; ; from scientific studies on cause of $1,000, donated by Cook. and Kaitlyn Rockbrune also mu She said there is a lot of of death or hospitalization GlaxoWellcome and Chemicals in Homes. Other prizes include tabs on people smoking regret aroundl long-term smok- associated with smoking ch to second-hand gym memberships, baseball hibited places. The ing and that- students should exposure and smoking in a prohibit look to the future. She smoke. cigarettes that tickets, sports equipment try to gift certificates. is $115. suggested an experiment for In another pamphlet put Durham out the health department are harmful Winners will be telephoned Here at young people to try"See if you by Beatson is in charge of someone out of a Cigarette Smoke? Not In My at the end of the contest and can pick asked if their homes remained ing tobacco regulatio crowd that has been smoking Face!, the health department These are just some of the Cha at strives to show the harmful smoke-free through the dura» secretary Suzanne for years," she said. "Look harmful chemicals inhaled there are no smoking n women who look older effects smoking has on inno- tion of the contest. the cent'non-smokers. by non-smoker through "We do take their word for cific to the college. than their years." second hand smoke: Rutherford. "The smoking by la Cook said" students aren't This pamphlet shows that it," said or side- "Take the first step, go out- ri't cover exterior area aware enough about the prob- second-hand smoke de; is as harm- Nicotine - a highly addic- side to smoke," she said. Chasse. "The only lems smoking can cause. stream smoke just area at ] take students ful and deadly as the main- tive drug, which in a pure "Protect your families." non-smoking "We should is a public College is the main e to to see stream smoke inhaled by the ; would kill an adult Nancy Bolton on field trips hospitals :iform health nurse who works on and that's for court< .the long-term effects of smok- smoker. with just two or three drops- sons." said. It states that second-hand smoking cessation programs. ing," she to co-ordinate ces- "We've posted non-i Smoking or exposure to sec- smoke can cause increased risk "We try of heart disease and lung can- ; Carbon monoxide - the ..' sation programs throughout signs and a white line ond-hand smoke has been put please don't smoke c implicated as causing orcon- cer in otherwise healthy non- :^am&stufrthat comes the year with other organiza- smokers arid 'that in Canada a car's exhaust tions." she said. line. but it's hard to ge tributing to 90. different causes "'^^of to obey." she said. "It's disease, says the more than 300 non-smokers ^ "We are quite flexible." said of death and "We can adapt the pro- ily enforced because t Snapshot. die of lung cancer a year. ^Ammonia - used in toilet Bolton. Public health nurse Irene grams from one work place to no penalties." In 1995, a Canada-wide ^bowl cleaners and fertiliz- is tobacco Rutherford is involved with a another." 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B I L LIAR DS & C OF F EE H OU SE 1 243 D undns St. East. Whitby Natural healing on the rise BY CRYSTAL CRIMI also claims that shiatsu effectively "However, it has the additives of using "It's kind of like how hydro runs Chronicle staff treats .conditions like back pain, certain essences and oils that help heal through the plant, through the wire, insomnia, indigestion, headaches, the body; in other words, it gets into to the thing that needs it; it's the same asthma, stress, arthritis, and PMS. the tissues and helps heal the joints. If with me," said Hannah. "The universe With more people trying to steer "A lot of people come to me when you're massaging the back because the is the hydro plant, I am the wire and away from medications, alternative, they find regular massage just isn't back has problems, there are some oils you are the fridge." natural healing techniques are becom- good enough," said Vanderhorst. "It's we can use that would help ease Although Hannah has been reiking ing more popular with Canadians. more therapeutic in nature. People inflammation." people for two years and says her Many of these healthier alternatives come when they have a specific prob- Montgomery said a lot of people use clients are convinced it works, she have only recently become known in lem, and it doesn't just have to be aromatherapy, even for things like sore added that the majority of people Canada, and while some became muscular. A lot of people can come if wrists from working on the computer remain skeptical. instantly popular, some people remain they have" a digestive problem, all day. "Right now, more people are more skeptical and other techniques are still headaches..." And, she added many "What it does is help pull all the into something that they know of, vaguely known. people just get regular massage done toxins out of the body, so it cuts down which is massage therapy; the reflexol- Paul Hector is the assistant president because it feels good. on inflammation," said Montgomery. ogy because they know It," said for his wife's company, Serenity 2000, "When it (Shiatsu) came here 10 She said that aromatherapy works Hannah, adding that 20 years ago peo- which deals with magnetic healing years ago, it was on the fringe because when the limbic system in the fore- ple were skeptical about those things through bracelets and other acces- people weren't really sure what it was," head picks up the aroma. too. sories. said Vanderhorst. "Now doctors are "Its not just a massage," said Another first for alternative healing A pamphlet from his company talks more aware of what it is, chiropractors Montgomery. "It helps get to the real is not relaxation music, but deep heal- about how magnetic energy increases are more aware of it, and the general root of the problem." ing music. the amount of endorphins in a person- Alfred Therien, who is the composer 's body, killing pain. of the CD titled Deep Healing Music, Everyone needs magnetic energy explained how music produces both and by wearing a magnet continually, alpha and theta waves. people can help give their bodies mag- "Music creates altered states of con- netic energy, it says. sciousness," said Therien. "If you're "There's a lot to it and it's very sci- listening to grunge music, you know it entific," said Hector, who claims his creates a specific state of conscious- wife's life was changed by wearing a ness; all the different types." magnetic bracelet on her wrist. "Relaxation music in general is what "The science behind it is micro- they call an alpha state, and that's tlie physics," said Hector. "As soon as you state where the brain waves are pre- put tlie magnet on, it automatically ponderantly alpha waves," said kicks up your system." Therien. "With this music, I'm going Resulting from giving your body deeper into theta waves...when an more magnetic energy, Hector says is artist is creating very often they are in the ability to increase self-healing, theta state. Theta waves are also asso- which is not harmful to any condition. ciated with dream state." Therien However, pregnant women or people added that people probably wouldn't with implants like pacemakers should want to listen to his music in the car not use them, said the pamphlet. because they might fall asleep. "It helps the body heal itself, basi- Deep Healing Music is the first CD cally," said Hector. "That is the bot- Therien has put out, even though he tom line." has been working with music since he Magnetic healing also claims to was a child. cause no side effects like some medica- Therien has studied composition tion can, that it balances the metabo- and improvisation, and musicology, as lism, increases joint and muscle move- well as composing for the theatre ment and increases mental energy between 1969 and 1994. He also while promoting better sleep patterns. taught music theory, history, analysis "It's not a trick or anything like and appreciation for over eight years. that," claimed Hector. "It has to do But Therien also studied stress man- with microphysics." agement and psychology, and Therien Hector and his wife had no inten- and his wife ran a holistic and spiritu- tion of starting a business.in the mag- al centre in Montreal for 12 years. netic energy field until they learned ALTERNATIVE HEALING: The Whitby Shiatsu Clinic an alter- ."We've been in the area of healing about it at a health show and his wife native health technique. - for a long time," said Therien. "But started using magnets for her own I've always wanted to do music." He health. Even though their company is public." Aromatherapy is popular now, but claims it was a vision that led him to

Canadian, they do business world- Vanderhorst said that even though some other types of alternative healing study the effects of sound and music wide. she has been practising Shiatsu for are hot like Reikl. . on organic process brain patterns. "The demand was there and we saw only a year and a half, she has noticed Yvonne Hannah began Reiki when What he discovered he said, was that potential," said Hector. a big difference in the number of peo- her father began having physical prob- sound frequencies relate to the body

Different types of massage are also ple using it. . lems: spasms in his back and legs that and energy centre. \\ grpwing,morepODul^r/Jjke,Shiatsu. "People are almost on a quest for would keep him up all night. When "Most new age music is only alpha Whitby Shiatsu Clinic "explained self-treatment," said Vanderhorst. Hapnah began searching for tech- state music, but this (his music) goes that even though Shiatsu has been in "They don't want to just rely on a doc- niques to help her father, .a friend deeper," said Therien. "Once you're Canada for only about 10 years, it is a tor saying, 'okay take this pill'." , introduced her to Reiki. connected to your spiritual, self, it goes holistic belief that is based on oriental "I've only been in business myself She admits that at first, she thought a little bit deeper arid activates what I theories over 5,000 years old and is for about a year and a half, but even in her, friend was crazy, ..until she came call yearnings and longings for libera-

. . really big in Japan. that small frame of time. I started these across: it on the internet. When she tion;", .. " ’’’. '., :"' .. ’.. "Regular massage is done when your shows (health shows) and people went began reading'about it t, she became Therien says that even though a lot clothes, ate removed and there's oil what's Shiatsu. And now the public is fascinated with-it. of people are aware of .relation music,

applied to me body because there is a gradually becoming much more aware . Her. fascination led her to a , Reiki deep healing music is something new

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lot of kneading and rubbing involved," 'of it." , .,,^.. .;../. ,-:;:,.., :/':, store in Picketing called the Odyssey, and different. \:,^ a said Lois Vanderhorst, who practises Aromatherapy is another natural which sells Reiki-related items. While "I: see my music not so much as '.' Shiatsu massage at the Whitby clinic. healing technique. According to a searching for a book there, she met a relaxation music, but as inspirational "With Shiatsu the clothes stay on, pamphlet from the Oshawa Health man who became her Reikl teacher. music," said Therien. "It connects you no oil, is in it works the now a to of . there's pressure applied Centre, through use of Hannah, Reiki master, says very deep spiritual parts yourself ' more a stationary way. It's similar to organic essences from plants for heal- Reikl Is a vibratlonal energy technique and that's where the healing comes pressure points, where you press on ing and vitality. to improve the energy system within from." However, Therien claims that the point and then it's just point to The aromas are used while massag- us. She said Reiki is a holistic therapy his wifeSwears that from hearing him point to point. It's not so much ing the body. Through this process,. for the mind, body and spirit that uses composing this music, .her lupus was kneading and rubbing." toxins and tensions are released non-polarized energy that comes from healed. Shiatsu addresses the challenges of because while inhaling the oils and the palms of your hands. Whichever healing method works ^ existing health problems, stimulates absorbing them into the skin, they It is, she claims, a natural fast-path best for one person, may hot work the body'simmiine system and helps stimulate the limbic. system (part of to well being and the only device well for the next. However, with the the that turning . to strengthen body's healing brain deals with emotions and required for it is an open mind. more people away from tradi- potential, said a pamphlet provided instinctive actions) to effect physical, "I don't actually touch you," said tional healing, alternative healing from the Whitby Shiatsu clinic. This is mental and emotional changes. Hannah. "I just put my hands around techniques are growing rapidly and achieved when flowing energy "What the therapy is, is a massage," or above you and it's the energy from the variety of these new, naturaf tech-

the body is balanced and said Lois M. Montgomery, who works the universe that flows from me to niques is becoming endless. ' through ' '

. . unimpeded, explains the pamphlet. It for the Qshawa Health . Centre, you." . . .,’..-.,-"^’ ’ First offenders may be offered < choice : Intercede or j ail time BYTARA-LYNN HANSEN Chronicle staff Intercede. each other, and know what to Not only is the idea unique, but she feels it is not ape According to Nancy Jobin, expect from each other. At the but it's also effective; ate for all cases. Program Director, their pur- end of the week the offender The provincial government "1 think that the con: A young girl and her friend pose is to discourage people must sign a contract stipulat- funded Intercede to create a tern is overwhelmed, wil are walking through from criminal behaviour and ing what the individual must pilot program with the intent number of cases that are Pharmaplus appearing both lead towards a socially healthy do to make up for the harm to see how well the program through. Certain cases t nervous and cautious. They future. they caused, the second part worked. Intercede was shown in the court system, anc quickly scan the area and then The program is voluntary. consists of something they as reducing repeat offenders by could be dealt with at a one reaches down and picks up This means when a person is have to do to help them per- half. level." says Jobin. a pack of Lee press-on-nails. recommended to the program sonally. This may mean coun- The pilot project consisted Sergant Jim Grimley, Without even looking at tlie they are still able to choose selling or figuring out what of 49 cases for Intercede and Durham Regional Polici pack, she quickly slips .It into whether they want to go they want to do with their 50 cases for the control group, the program offers a p< her pocket and hopes that no through the courts or go future. Penalties may include which went through the direction for non-v one saw her quick and sneaky through Intercede/'We are def- letters of apology, community courts. Of the Intercede group crimes. moves. There is a pretty girl In initely tougher than the court service or restitution. Every only four of the 49 re-offend- "It certainly speeds u her early twenties shopping system, so we will tell people person who completes the pro- ed, and in the court group, 46 process for non-violent o beside them. The two young that if they are looking for the gram also has to make a dona- per cent re-offended, these ers. They can go throug girls aren't concerned about easy route, you're in the wrong tion to a charity, says Jobin. results become increasingly system rather than the other shopper. They place," said Jobin. "We have a project right surprising when taking into through the courts, ar quickly find their way out of When an offender first now with one of the youth consideration that Intercede course, this -prevents a'the store and think they are comes in, Intercede's staff try shelters here. The kids will had more high-risk individuals from having a cri home free, when the girl who to gather as much information actually go out, and with their because they were repeat record." appeared to be shopping runs as possible about the person own money, buy some basic offenders. Grimley also feels t up to them demanding that and the crime they committed. supplies for someone who "We know from the statis- relieves the courts, and they stop. The girls are arrest- In the first week, the perpetra- maybe just be coming off the tics, that kids who have more money. ed, brought to the police sta- tor has to complete a few streets to one of the shelter," than one charge are automati- "The courts are extr tion, and receive a court date. pretests, to see how good he is saysJobin. cally put into a higher risk cat- busy at this time. Certa This situation could have at completing work, and work- Intercede is based on the egory, in other words, they some of these types ol been different. When police ing with deadlines. Intercede aboriginal peace keeping circle didn't learn from the first dents , perhaps shopi reach the scene of a crime, tries to emphasize responsibili- concept. time, and their chances of con- and first time offences, ( they have a decision to make. ty, said Jobin. The tests and "This program Is very tinuing are much higher," says dealt with in an alter If the crime is non-violent and the assignments also give an unique. There was really Jobin. manner, It would save th a first offence, they can send opportunity for the individual nothing like It anywhere that 1 Jobin said she has great and the costs involvec them to a program called and Intercede to learn about had heard about," says Jobin. respect for the court system, the courts." 28 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 NEWS Henna : new craze or old tradition

BY BATHOOL RIZVI For powdered Henna you Chronicle staff just add water until the pow- When Madonna appeared der turns into a thick paste. with tattoos all over her The henna tube resembles a hands, some thought it was tube of tooth paste with an cool. Others might have applicator tip. The, cone is wondered what she would do made out of plastic that is a when she got tired of seeing little thicker then a milk bag. the same design on her Cones from Pakistan and hands for the rest of her life. India are known to have the Actually,what Madonna best colour. They are not as had on her hands was not a readily available as the tube permanent tattoo, it was a and powdered henna because temporary henna (mchndi) there are no ingredients on tattoo. them and they can't be The art form of henna has imported;-Some people bring been around in eastern coun- them back with them when tries for thousands of years. they return from these coun- Now it is popular in North tries. America as well. Thanks to Hammed All is the owner Madonna, East is finally of Indo-Pak Groceries. He meeting West. has been in the East Indian Chetna Sangani is a mehn- grocery business since he first di artist from Bombay India. moved here 13 years ago. She does mehndi for her "We usually have mehndi clients from her home in the at our store," said All. " It is Markham area. In India, she available in powder, so you was a medical lab technician can add water and then use it and then she changed careers and we have inchndi in tubes and started doing esthetic and sometimes cones. The work with her sister. Slie has tubes and cones are better, If been doing Mehndi for the you want to get a nice red last 25 years, 11 of them in colour. There are special Canada. Sangani was con- additives in the tubes which tacted by Coca-Cola Canada make the stain darker." about four years ago to do Kanji said, the mehndi the mehndi for one of their tubes and cones are more models for a commercial. available now than they "When mehndi was first Pholo by BathoolRIzvl were 15 years ago. getting popular about five " I make'andsell my own years ago, Coca Cola Canada IT'S ALL IN THE HAND: Chentna Sangani works on a client's hand. cones. I add my own ingredi- had me do the mehndi for ents to them and I get a one of their models. In the ing in Richmond Hill. She tility. In medieval Spain, friend from Pakistan, and she colour that is as good as any commercial, the girl is hold- worked for a salon that spe- Moorish and Christian used to put mehndi on her Pakistani or Indian cone." ing a can of Coke and you cialized in bridal make-up women used henna on their hands for special occasions Sangani said. can see the mehndi on her and bridal mehndi. After she hands and feet until it was like weddings. I used to think In Pakistan anyone can hands," said Sangani. "I have moved to Canada 15 years outlawed by the Spanish it was neat. Then I saw learn how to apply henna also done the promotion for ago, her experience in apply- inquisition in 1566. Madonna with mehndi and I using cones and tubes, just as Kashmir Perfume made by ,ing mehndi become more In Pakistan and India thought I wanted that too," long as they have six months Lancaster in Paris. Lancaster valuable, because there were mehndi is most popular for said Henderson. "My friend of free time to take the perfume hired me for the only a few mehndi artists in weddings and religious took me to a henna artist and course. Instructors make the Bay, downtown in the Eaton Canada at the time. events Tike Id and Diwali. I had it done on my upper student practise drawing Centre, to do the lotus flower " I just put a flyer up in our The night before a wedding, arm like a tattoo. It looked lines on paper. Then they by mehndi." mosque, right before Id ( an -there is a party called Rasm-e- great. This year I also saw move up to making designs Mehndi tattoos have got- Islamic holiday), saying that I henna, which means the tra- temporary tattoo stands at on glass, and*, finally they ten more popular amongst was available to apply mehn- dition of henna. At this Paramount Canada's work on human' hands. eastern people living in di at my house," said Kanji. party women and girls gather Wonderland." Some people have natural Canada, because now they "Then the night before Id I from the groom's side and Kanji said Canadians usu- talent and don't need any don't have to answer a lot of had about 15 women and from the bride's side, to ally want henna tattoos on course to learn. This was the questions about it. In turn, a girls sitting in my basement. apply henna to the bride's upper arms, ankles, bellybut- case with Tayaba Jafri, a 24- lot of Canadians are getting It was a great way to make hands and feet. The groom's. tons and backs. "They want year-old fashion marketer interested in getting it done. some extra cash," said Kanji. family brings decorated plat- designs like dragons across working for Bobby Brown "When I go to mehndi " We were new in the coun- ters of henna to use on the their backs, or a sun around cosmetics. Jafri was born in parties, there are a lot of try and my husband 'was bride, along with the wed- their bellybuttons. like the Pakistan but moved^to' Canadians .and. non-eastern,, working odd jobs, and this ding dress and other gifts. real tattoos. I don't mind Canada when she was very, people get excitecTto get it was the way I could help The groom's mother applies doing those but 1 still enjoy young- ’’.:.’ ;’-’. ^ ':. '''-'"[ done/' said Sangani. "One of out." the first ceremonial applica- doing the traditional designs " I havealways ''^enjpved. art my clients is Jewish, and she Now, Kanji is constantly tion of henna. Along with on hands and feet." and drawing," said Jafri..."' was getting married to Jewish busy with various henna par- the henna the mother-in-law On average Sangani says When I was 12, I went to man but she got mehndi ties. Just by word of mouth, blesses the bride to.have a she does about ;fpur- or^fiye. ; Pakistan for a vacation. There done and she wore a sari, the she became well-known not long and happy life with her bridal applications per week I saw the professional women traditional Indian wedding only in the Pakistani commu- husband. After the first appli- inv the summertime and applying mehndi and I dress, for her own wedding nity but the West Indian and cation the girls who know about seven to eight regular thought I could do that. And that was done otherwise the African communities as well. how to make beautiful designs.. Out of the regular I did.. You Just have to have Jewish way." Henna has been used for designs take over and cover applications three to four are control of your .hand.'^Make Henna, also known as various purposes throughout the bride's hands "and feet armbands or ankle' designs sure it does not shake while mehndi, is a small green the different countries. In with intricate designs. for Canadians. holding a cone and you can plant, which is dried and Egypt over 5 000 years ago, In Canada, henna is more Getting henna in Canada do just fine," said Jafri. "For crushed into powder form. Egyptians used henna on the popular as a temporary tat- is not difficult anymore. It is some people, thinking: up Water is added to make a fingernails of the pharos too. ; available at most east-Indian designs is the hard part. green paste, which is applied before mummifying them. "People who are too scared stores, and since Madonna Beginners want their designs and given time to dry. When In India henna was intro- to get a real tattoo like to get has been seen with it, it has to oe as intricate and beauti- it is washed off it leaves an duced in the 12th century by- henna tattoo's first tosee if become available at stores ful as possible and they end orange to red stain, which the mogul monarchy. It was they would want a tattoo," like Shopper's Drug Mart. up making the design too wears off in two to three typically used by the rich and said Kanji." Also people who The Body shop and some complicated and it looks bad. weeks depending on how if any servant girl was seen don'i want a permanent tat- drug stores have been selling Make them simple and they dark it has turned out. with henna on her hands she too like to get henna tattoo's it as a hair dye for many will lopk beautiful." Henna can be applied to skin was punished. In Morocco because they know it will years. Mehndi kits are avail- Books on Mehndi

anywhere on the body, as henna was used to ward off wear off." able through the Internet as design are available at store

well as to hair and finger- evil spirits from expectant Gill Henderson, a second- well. . like Coles and Chapters, as nails, mothers and new brides. year student at Durham Henna comes in three well as Indian and Pakistani Mina Kanji Is a mehndi Moroccans believe that College, enjoys getting forms: powdered, tube and stores. artist from Pakistan now liv- ' henna increases luck and fer- henna tattoos. " I 'have a cone. THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 ^ AMPUS NEWS Ways to p rotect your he alth In Durham Region, for example, people should boil the juice for one that would force producers to tak the Durham Health Department minute. And if somebody wants to unpasteurized products off the mai E-COU THREAT issued a warning to be cautious of minimize the risk, they should see the ket; however, if producers don't fo drinking unpasteurized fruit juices or product before buying it and check low the code of practice, inspectoi cider products because they may con- whether it is pasteurized or not. would recall the product, and giv tain E. coli 0157-H7, the same bacte- The symptoms of E. coll can warning letters to producers. PROMPTS ria that killed seven people in Include stomach cramps, vomiting, Mentis said the CFIA has a mon Walkerton. fever and bloody diarrhea and can toring program to enforce the code ( Any product that has not been occur within two to 10 days of con- practice and to educate the industry DURHAM TO BE boiled is considered to be unpasteur- suming contaminated food, accord- The industry is well aware of tn ized. ing to the Canadian code of practice, but if there was a E. coli 01S7-H7 Food Inspection issue, they would follow it until tf CAUTIOUS WITH lives in the intestines Agency (CF1A) problem is solved, she said. of animals. Juice and Internet site. People "Farmers do know about the coc cider may become fi at most risk are chil- of practice," Mentis said. FARM contaminated when dren, the elderly and "They are familiar with what I WATER, the raw fruit used to Our inspectors people with weakened expect. prepare it has fallen are out there immune systems. Although unpasteurized fruit juio to the ground and They can develop kid- are risky to drinK, bottled water is no PRODUCTS comes into contact inspecting the ney failure and blood according to Elizabeth GriswoL with the bacteria product. problems, Reynolds executive director for the Canadia from animal drop- said. Bottled Water Association (CBWA). pings. ? Although the CFIA She said before the water is di Contamination issued a code of prac- tilled, it should be drinkable. And tice to encourage the something is found in the wat BY MEDARDO RIVERA can also occur when Mentis used in the Irene hygienic production before it Is processed, the water wor Chronicle staff _____ the water orchard or during and distribution of be used at all. Processing includ

unpasteurized cider or micro-filtration and carbon filtering

coli in contains - E. _ After the tragedy _-- processing . . f- -i of tl Walkerton, many people from other harmful bacteria, or from .improper fruit juices, producers are not forced "When the water comes out to food handling practices or soiled to comply with it. They do it on a plant, it is ready to drink and there cities wondered If It would happen to boil tl them, and how it could be prevented. equipment, according to Dr. Donna voluntary basis. no reason for anyone Although the provincial govern- Reynolds, Durham Region Associate But Irene Mentis, a micro-specialist water," Griswold said. Medical Officer of Health. in the plant product division of the She said the CFIA regulates tl ment is trying to clean up the mess, Tl some people in Walkerton are still Another way fruit and water can be CFIA, said the code of practice is out CBWA like any other company. is through agricultural there for the industry to follow it, and CFIA checks the plant for analysis ai reluctant to drink the water. This is a contaminated CFIA al concern not only for the people of run-off. Unpasteurized fruit juices are. they are following it. proper maintenance. The from other often sold at roadside stands, farmers "Our Inspectors are out there checks the records to see if prop Walkerton, but for people taken befc cities as well. And water isn't the only markets and fairs, she said. inspecting the product," she said. procedures have place concern. Reynolds said to kill the bacteria, She said there is no specific law the water was put into bottles.

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sandwiches an \ winysl . 30 THE CHRONICIE November 28, 2000 PUS NEWS Keeping friends out of harm's way BY KATE HERMELIN Chronicle slaff side help. Harvey said to elevate the They may be used to pro- person's legs to cause the duce feelings of pleasure, ease blood to flow back to their a headache, and banish emo- heart. tional pain or calm nausea. "If the person is uncon- But, in excess, or in combi- scious and you have to leave nation with alcohol, any drug them to get help, lay them on can cause an overdose. their side in what is called the . Overdosing can happen to recovery position," she said. anyone, and it doesn't matter Turn the person on one side. if the drug has been bought and place their free hand so it over the counter or in a dark supports their head. Make sure back alley. that a backpack or a wall sup- Unfortunately, most people ports their back so they don't don't know what do to if they end up on their back. see someone who lias over- Cathey Hicks, Durham dosed on drugs. College's Heath Care Centre's The list of signs of a chemi- I lealth Nurse, said tliat when a cal drug overdose is lengthy, person is unconscious they but if you keep it in mind it relax so much that their can help you save someone's tongue depresses on the back life, or increase the chances of of their throat initiating a gag them not suffering any perma- reflex. "Many times, this caus- nent injuries. es the patient to vomit and if Initial signs of overdose they are lying on their back include nausea and vomiting, then they can choke by sweating, convulsions, and asphixation and/or potentially abnormally large or pinpoint- go into respiratory arrest," she ed pupil size. These symptoms said, may be associated with Keep the patient warm and uneven breathing, body remove or loosen constricting tremors and an unsteady gait. clothing. The person may experience If you know what drug the hallucinations, paranoia and person lias ingested then call- or violent behaviour. Pholo by Kale Hermelln ing poison control will help The initial signs of an over- DRUGS AND DRINKING: This might not be your idea of a party favour, but it's you assist the patient. dose may be difficult to distin- good to know what to do if someone overdoses on any drug. Tlie poison control centre guish from the actual effects of will be able to tell you what to the drug itself. do to the patient if they arc-' According to Andrea sure. This may trigger heart week. checking for a pulse you still conscious, said Hicks.

LeSage, retired nurse from attack, irregular heart beats, It's also important to help should use the index and mid- Sometimes they will recom- . Toronto said the misuse of any and sudden death, she said. keep the patient conscious, dle fingers and press firmly on mend you give them milk and drugs affects the brain, liver, Harvey says it's essential to said Mary-Alice Harvey, the carotid artery (under the other times they will request,, kidneys and the heart. call 911 and poison control if Health and Wellness Centre jaw) or the radial point located that you don't make'-'fhem " Hard drugs often affect the you suspect someone is over- Mental Health nurse. Try and at the wrist. "If the person is vomit because they can injure . 'pleasure centre of the brain dosing on drugs. "The most wake the person, said Harvey not wearing too much cloth- their airways, she said. and damage or alters special- important thing to do is main- call their name, pinch the base ing, you can put your ear When emergency medical ized cells that regulate emo- tain the person's safety," she of their earlobe. If they are down on their chest and listen help arrives, first make sure tions, well-being and mood. said. unconscious, check their air- for a heartbeat," said Harvey. you tell them what drugs the Processing drugs damages You also have the option to way passages and circulation, If the person appears not to person you're helping is on. the liver's ability to detoxify call the Durham Region she said. Ensure the person is be breathing, or has bluish lips They will be able to help the blood and reduces the produc- Mental Health Mobile Crisis breathing. "If you can't detect and fingernails, paleness, patient faster.' tion of enzymes needed for Service. any movement from the chest decreasing alertness and clam- However, if you don't know normal body functions, said They provide 24 hour tele- area," she said, "hold up a my skin, administer CPR. Do and the user doesn't know LeSage. phone support and have a compact or small mirror to the same if the victim is what he's taken, don't panic.

Regular use of some drugs mobile crisis team available for their mouth and see if any unconscious, not breathing, , Medical practitioners know constricts blood vessels In the community visits from noon condensation forms." has a faint or no heartbeat. how to handle these situa- heart and increases blood pres- until midnight seven days a Harvey says that when And don't forget to seek out- tions, and do so by drawing blood, emptying stomach con- tents or doing urine tests, said A great library should be quiet and pleasant Hicks. Some people make the mis- A great library is... take of drinking as much liq- uid as they possibly can before passing out or while .doing Library drugs. This causes an adverse effect especially if someone is CHILDREN'S SERVICES JESS HANN BRANCH 728-2441 on ecstasy. 579-6111. ext. 233 199 Wentworth Street W. 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"If there is a diluted 2 weeks MCIAUGHLIN LIBRARY Music items 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa L1H 1N2 amount of potassium in the blood per volume of fluid It 579-6111, Administration: ext. 213 will affect heart rhythms." - Regardless of the situation, it's important that everyone Open house on Dec. 1 2 CD's to borrow Books on tape remain calm. Make sure. the person doesn't take anymore Access to internet Photocopies drugs and try to get them to drink at least 500 ml of water Everyone welcome every hour, she said. THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 31 NTOS Love for DC keep s Beam here BY AMY HARRIS and pictures of her two-year- old including Will Ellis, the DCSA pros her some an Chronicle slaff daughter Darcy, next to the latest com- dent. He gave great input puter equipment and mounds of neat- she enjoyed working with him sh ty stacked projects and works in said. progress on the shelves. Her boss, Terry Capar, is the direc Carol Beam started here at Durham an student in the late 80's Beam spends her day with the radio tor of communication and media, College as a for her. H and )ust can't leave. It's not that she tuned to Mix 99.9, wliile she creates has nothing but praise can't graduate, she works here now. the designs for most of the Durham describes her work as top notch. for all "Carol's responsible for taking th At the end of her graduating year . College publications campuses. comes out ( to choose a job Some of her projects include the full- lead on all the design tliat when she had place- "She defines th ment to finish up her public relations time calendar and Campus News, this area," said Capar. course, she decided to do it at the col- which is sent out to prospective stu- look of what we do here." that Beam is a ta lege in the public relations depart- dents every August. He went on to say Her goal is to keep her designs clean cnted designer and a great young lad ment. with. During her placement Beam learned and professional looking, "with lots of that he enjoys working and white space and no clutter," she Beam's co-worker Tom Horton fee tliat she preferred the layout He dcscrlb< design aspect of public relations, over stressed. the same way Capar docs. "I like making people happy with her work as "professional, but at tl- the writing end of things. sl "I guess I'm more a visual person," the work and with the department," same time casual," and notes that she said. "I like to see the final prod- she said. "1 like providing quality ser- is willing to experiment. uct." vice." "She's very easy going," sai and Horton. "She's great, lots of fun." Beam said she gained great experi- Pholo by Amy Harris The job can be demanding because slie has a lot When she's not working Beam liki ence and opportunity during her HAPPENS: stressful, she said, She it wasn't long WHERE IT ALL of responsibility and works largely on to spend time with lier young daught placement. said Tom Horton who w< before she had taken over most of the Carol Beam and her own. At the same time she lists her Darcy and husband, Jim, graphic design for the college's PR in their office. independent projects as her greatest president of the Durham Colic} successes. Student Association in 1994. department. me After graduating in 1991, Beam was and Jim Davis, is as relaxed as many of "Last year I did the entire full-time "Darcy comes everywhere with has been the workrooms around here come. It is calendar on my own," she said. It took said Beam. "1 like to try to take h hired on with the college and tl here ever since. wide open in the centre, with drafting her two or three months to complete, somewhere every weekend, like Beam. "I don't tables just waiting to be put to use, and but the end result was a neat and orga- zoo. "1 love it here," said "1 lil thi nk you could find a better to the side are partitions that serve as nized calendar meant to please the "And of course," she says, are divided individual work spaces for the eyes of thousands of perspective stu- some sort of physical activity." Bea employer. The people great." wii Her office is testimony to the fact three. dents. enjoys playing beach volleyball she loves her and also tells a Beam's section both.well lived She said she enjoys working with her husband, bike riding and spendii that job, Jooks athletic cor lot about her. The room, which she in and worked in, with decorative students, and has had several place- her lunch break at the shares with co-workers Tom Horton black and white prints on the walls ment students in her department, plex doing aerobics. Fight colds and flu with herbal medicines BY ELISSA GILLAM Verna Mages, an employee at of vitamin C because that helps to Chronicle staff Sunflower, agrees that herbal medi- flush out your system, plus it gives With the cold and flu season fast cines and supplements are a good your immune system a boost," suggests approaching, people are becoming choice. Gordanier. concerned. How do I keep healthy? "I've never believed in a lot of pre- There are also some supplements What do I do if I get sick? scribed medicines." says Mages. "The that are especially for fighting off the Traditionally, when we're feeling store is more for young couples with viruses once you've come into contact under the weather we head to our fam- kids, though. It's not really geared with them or feel like you've caught ily doctor and get a prescription. towards students." something. There however, another option During the cold and flu season there According to Gordiner, echinacia is is, for off open . are some good choices to keep your the biggest supplement fighting Herbal medicines have been around body liealthy. Astragalus can be taken the viruses. of and all the time to strengthen the immune "It builds up your immune system for hundreds years proponents some- claim they can do our bodies a lot of system to keep from contracting virus- and fights off the viruses. It's not

thing you take all the time. Most peo- good. , es. believe .that because you're not "Oil of oregano is basically a natural ple take it one. week on, one week off." "r Health & putting a chemical into your body that antibiotic, plus it helps build your Although Sunflower your body can use what it needs and immune system," says Gordanier. "It Beauty Foods has been open in Oshawa get rid of what it doesn't," says Nancy does a number of things but it's really for 30 years they don't seem to get Gordanier^owner of Sunflower Beauty good for colds, respiratory, anything many students as customers. & Health' Foods. "It's the natural way. that gets in the lungs." Gordanier believes there are a few rea- and things Vitamin C is a vitamin supplement sons for this. . It's all. plants and enzymes on like that.: It's something that's not that most people are aware of. This is a "Most of them [students] aren't a lab, so therefore there are no supplement that is good to take both strict diets and most of them don't Photo by Elissa Gil made in need too many supple- side effects, there is no chance of before, flu/cold symptoms appear or think that they MEGA VITAMINS: Megaa vitamin- addicted to it and your body while fighting off- a cold or flu. ments. The only thing that we get helps to tight off colcTand flu becoming aids viruses, will only use what it needs." :"TaKe between 3,000-and 10,000 mg them in here for is maybe the diet and stuff like that." says Gordanier thoughtfully. "They also don't have do our bodies a world of good, it is s

gested that you see a doctor if yi ^ the money to spend." W o you have? Sunflower does-see an increase in symptoms progress to or beyond a ( the number of customers they serve tain point.

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BY ELISSA QILLAM ." - : ," "’. .' .’ '.'' ’ . ’, during the winter and also an increase You should call your'doctor if yi Chronicle staff , INFLUENZA . in the number of supplements they throat is sore for more than 48 hour; ^^^^^^^^^^^^ if the inside of your throat is beefy-r Not sure what you're suffering buy. Here are the big three viruses sore throat, and nasal congestion "People don't take supplements as swollen and pus-covered. If you h from? severe facial of headache. If yi and their symptoms: Muscle aches much through the summer because pain Dry cough they eat fresh foods and, you know, get cough lasts longer than 10 days o Headache, dizziness more exercise," says Gordanier. "In the you have chest pain when you breat HEAD COLDS have difficulty breath Fatigue - winter they just take more supple- or if you Fever, chills ' ments altogether." through your mouth. If you h Sore throat or from Runnv nose and/or One interesting way to avoid con- severe pain in discharge y have a of tuffy nose TOMACH FLU trading a cold or flu that doesn't ears. If you temperature involve taking any medicines, herbal degrees Fahrenheit or greater t Congested ears or Headache, dizziness Nausea/vomiting or prescribed, is to wash your hands lasts for more than four days; if; Abdominal cramps frequently, and to keep them away have shaking chills, soaking swe Swollen elands or mental cor Fever, chills Diarrhea from your eyes, nose and mouth. shortness of breath Although herbal medicines have slon. been around for a long time and can 32 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 MPUb NEWS B ill 128 may increase property taxes

,-r -,1 .,... itip< nrp hpinP rP(lllir£ worth-..--t.i- of repairs--.-~i and new government««.>«.nm^r.1- eralrt-il governmentr.^tinmmnn^ wanteditfintn/1 to<<» pullnull fund-furirl- howhnw municipalitiesm i ini'ri nnl are being required EFFECTIVE housing. Currently, the region of ing away from assisted housing. to pay for the subsidized housing. FINDING Durham doesn't have any spare money In Ontario, no new social housing Danielle Koyama from the Toronto for fixing or building subsidized hous- projects have been built since 1995, disaster relief fund said the day of SOLUHON TO THE ing. In addition to this, the region said Redway. Yet the need for more action in Toronto was started with a opposes Bill 128 because It lets the social housing is going up, as more vigil to honour all the homeless people , province regulate how much money people need assistance. who have died on the streets in NATIONAL HOUSING municipalities must spend on building The province froze welfare and Canada because they didn't have ade- and repairing affordable housing. social assistance but the cost of living quate housing. "If the province has a surplus of went up each year, he said. The Toronto vigil was followed by a PROBLEM funds it should not rely on municipal- Before Bill 128 was proposed, meal held at the Church of the Holy ities to fund social housing," he said. municipalities didn't hold any finan- Trinity and a rally at Nathan Phillips Alan Redway, former mayor of East cial responsibility for subsidized hous- Square. York and former ing. Redway commented that Canada is BY KATE HERMELIN that Chronicle staff minister of housing Bill 128 changes this the only industrialized country in the Mulroney and allows the doesn't provide this for its citizens and United Municipalities may have to raise government, spoke the province to force has even been cliastised by the taxes to accommodate a new provin- at the hearing on ( If province municipalities to take Nations for dragging its feet on hous- cial bill that would download the cost the Social Housing has a surplus responsibility for pay- ing issues. of subsidized liousing onto municipal- Reform Act in the ing for subsidized hous- Nationally, most housing support ities. legislature on Nov. of funds it should ing by increasing prop- groups and activists are pushing the Bill 128 was introduced by Tony 20. not rely on munici- erty taxes, said Redwav. provincial and federal governments to Clement, the minister for Municipal Redway, along "If they (municipali- increase spending for subsidized hous- Affairs and Housing in mid-October. with Jolin Swceney, palities to fund ty) can't run or main- ing by one per cent. If this legislation is passed, starting former Liberal min- social housing. « tain subsidized housing This would double amount of the on Jan. 1, Ontario municipalities ister of housing, from the property tax federal money that is being spent on would own and operate all 84,000 and Marion Dewar, base, which would housing and provide enough afford- units of public housing. An additional former NDP MP and cause the municipali- able housing for Canadians. responsibility for 156,000 non-profit mayor of Ottawa, Roger Anderson ties to be squeezed for "This is a problem that will just get houses would follow in the next 18 are the co-chairs for money...they will be worse, if the provincial and federal months. the community required to increase governments don't intervene," said However, municipalities have been group Putting Housing Back on the taxes," he said. Redway. At the time this article was paying for social housing since January Public Agenda. The problem of social assisted hous- written, the country was in the middle 1998, in exchange for the province tak- Last Monday they asked the provin- ing is a nation-wide one. of a federal election campaign and all ing 50 per cent off residential property cial government to change the policy Housing activists called a national parties made various campaign promis- taxes and the cost of education. surrounding Bill 128 by either not day of action on Wednesday, Nov. 22 es about addressing Canadian poverty Roger Anderson, regional chair of downloading the responsibility of sub- to bring attention to the fact that and social housing. ' ,, Durham Region, said the decision to sidized housing onto the municipali- Canada heeds a federally funded hous- Change isn't initiated because, the, pass Bill 128 would create a major ties or by providing municipalities ing plan. Major events were held in federal government frequently blames Impact on municipal taxpayers. with funding. Vancouver, Edmonton, London. the provinces for not co-operatingj What's going to happen, he said is The three co-chairs believe that Bill Toronto. Ottawa, and Montreal. with their plans. that Ontario will pool the money col- 128 isn't an effective way of resolving However, many people in smaller com- "The federal, government cap, put lected from municipal taxpayers, and the national housing problem. munities .braved the,.cold weather ,to enough pressure, on the provinces' to! use- the money for social housing Redway explained that subsidized make their voices heard in their com- make them co-operate so .they will be around the province. housing was once the responsibility of munities as well. able to send money directly to the, The burden on taxpayers will be to federal and provincial governments. The day of action was held to bring municipalities." said Redway. I offset the cost of millions of dollars This changed in 1993 when the fed- attention to social assisted housing and THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 32

Photos by Kale Heirnelln PUCKER UP BIG GUY: Gary Polonsky, President of Durham College; Richard Brown and Stu Ellfs, Graphic Design teachers, kiss Lila the cow to raise money for the Graphic Design's trip to New York city Put your lips on that B ovine ! BY KATE HERMELIN Chronicle staff . for the Graphic Design's trip to New "It's my first time kissing a cow," because he had to supervise a test. York city. said Polonsky minutes before Lila's This caused some disappolntmen First place went to Design and late arrival. among the crowd, and first-yea Freezing cold weather didn't stop a Communications Dean Ray Gubala; Lila was brought over by Nicholas Graphic Design student Marl J( hundred' Durham College students second place went to Graphic Design and Kevin Worry, who chose the cow Corcoran said that a consolatloi and faculty from attending the teacher Stu Ellis and third place to from more than 400 head of cattle at prize might be in order. ^'Graphic Design program's Kiss the Craig Andrews, who teaches English. their farm; "We're going to probably mak Cow fundraiser on Nov. 23. The only animal that was brought She was really well behaved despite him kiss a chicken for chickenin; i'.' After three weeks of students col- to the college was a cow named Lila the large, noisy crowd. out," she said. lecting money for the teacher of their from Ritson Werrcroft farm in Orono. The winners of the contest were Richard Brown, Graphic Desigi choice to kiss a cow, pig or horse, Gubala couldn't make the event so made to court Lila before kissing her. teacher, took ') ' Andrew's place, eve 'three' winners 'were chosen;' .'' " ’" Durham College president Gary Unfortunately,'Craig Andrews did- though he didn't think that Andrev This was all done to raise money Polonsky stepped in. n't show up to claim his prize, was going to miss the event. BKrid dating isn't as bad as everyone says: Reynolds

DCSA'S HRST Almost all of the winners of t blind date were signed up by th friends. The initial sign-up sheet SINGLES SET-UP the draw, which was held November 1, only required the cont tant's name and age. HAS KICKED OFF "We asked for ages because peo| can be very age sensitive," Ellis sa "They might not want someone t WITH A FAIRY TALE much older than them, or younger. Once the names were drawn, t SUCCESS STORY first thing the DCSA did was vei that the winners were in fact DC s dents, by checking student number BY AMANDA PEREIRA From there the winners had to Chronicle staff ' out a detailed information sheet " " the DCSA." Thi? form included 1 name, student number, home addi Durham College's version of The and telephone number, cellular ni Love Connection; Singles Date Set-up, ber and e-mail address. Ellis said has kicked off with a fairy tale success form was for the DCSA only, and r story that .would shock skeptics of essary to assure safety for all part blind dating, . pants. Brendan Knaggs/ first year business Steve Mushinski and Amy Wa student, and Devann Reynolds, first another blind date couple, filled year nursingstudent, were the first of ,the information sheets together, us three couples to.have a blind date. the opportunity to meet for the 1 The night began with dinner, at East time and a " Photo by Amanda Paroira arrange their date. Side Marib's, followed by a movie and Mushinski, a first year Multinu then a walk at the lakefront in SINGLES DATESET-UP: DC students Devann Reynolds and Design student, signed himself up Oshawa. Brendan Knaggs discovered sparks on a blind date arranged by the set-up, but says lie's not takin Will Ellis did not chaperone the the DCSA. too seriously. couple as planned, because he had joked Ellis as the couple joined him on bursement, which is. up to $50. "Hey, why not?" Mushn school that night night (November 9). stage. "I had such a good time on the date exclaimed. "You get to meet new i "I don't think they needed me any- They had never gone on blind dates that money just wasn't the issue," pie, have a good time...and way," Ellis said. "I heard they had before.,so this was a learning experi- Knaggs said. "I had an amazing time school's paying for it!" such a good time together." ence for both of them. with her...nothing else seemed to Mushinski and Watts, as wel Knaggs and Reynolds had such a "I've learned that blind dating isn't matter that night." Chris Goodwin and Rebecca Mor romantic night, that they hope to start as terrible as everyone says," said The date's success pleased Ellis, the have yet to set their blind dates, wl dating and work toward a relation- Reynolds, in an interview. "I wasn't official matchmaker for this event, will happen throughout the mont ship. even going to do this in the first and the DCSA might try the-set-up November, with follow-ups The happy couple came to E.P, place...l'm happy l did." again. Wednesday after the date du

Taylor's November 15 to share the Knaggs feels the same way as his '"1 like the way it's working so Karaoke at the . pub. details with students and the DCSA, date,-l-A.- Heft- even_---- refused-* _ * to. turn. '.receipts . far.-.we'll» see if (the set-up) happens "We want to know everything," in from the date to the DCSA for reim- again," Ellissaid. 34 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 --SHHBMNWa' NEWS Grandaddy' s quirky sounds BY KAREN TWEEDLE and, singer/songwriter, Jason voice and Tim Dreyden's Chronicle staff Lytle's soft, whispery voice ever-present keyboard/syn- floating lightly above an thesizer wash. acoustic guitar. Overall, The Sophtware Grandaddy's second full- On "Jed the Humanoid" Slump is a fascinating effort length CD, The Sophtware and "Underneath the from a band who/ although Slump, picks up right where Weeping Willow", Lytle's from the lonely foothills of their 1997 debut album, left voice resembles a more con- the Sierra Nevada mountains, off. trolled, less nasally sounding have a meaningful and time- Droney guitars, overshad- Nell Young, complementing a less approach to making owed by quirky, hypnotic simple piano mcfody for what music rich with cultural keyboards. are surely to be described as diversity. The California quintet's the LP's "prettiest" songs. If Grandaddy's first two lust for electronic experimen- Although it wouldn't be a albums are merely a foreshad- tation blends perfectly with stretch to call this a mellow owing of further breathtaking their use of prototypical album, songs such as magic to come, then listeners indie-guitar rock. "Chartsengrafs" and "Broken can look forward to many The opening track, "He's Household Appliance more meditative, pre-bcdtime simple, He's Dumb, He's the National Forest" pick up the unwinds, which is the ideal Pilot" mixes slow tempo pace considerably by adding time for these gems to be fully piano with sampled arrange- doses of chunky, distorted enjoyed and understood. ments, gurgling keyboards guitars to Lytle's breathy A little piece of Toronto at The Diezel Room KAREN TWEEDLE BY lezzi created a in downtown Toronto. booth and candle-lit ambience provide

staff On Nov. 8, Dino spark Chronicle ___ in Oshawa's downtown with the open- "I've been to lots of clubs, so 1 know the high-class feel of a Toronto night- ing of his new bar, The Diezel Room. what looks cool," says lezzi, who was club, but without the cover charge. you find yourself pre- "I wanted to create a cool, funky the creator of the bar's modern look. Not only does it offer patrons a ferring to stay at home and place for people to hang out," said "I'm into the industrial look and I, funky dance floor, but also a separate Whenwatch reruns of The Nature lezzi, who also owns The Atria, located know how to build things, so I did the lounge area for'people to hang out and of Things rather than going out and downstairs from his. new bar. bar myself. That way I knew it would play pool. ' having fun, it's a sure sign that The Diezel-Room is just that. turn out exactly the way 1 envisioned For a list of whafs going.on at The Oshawa's entertainment culture is get- Catering to an "upper-class" crowd, it." Diezel Room. look at The Durham ting old and tired. The Diezel Poom looks like it belongs Its chrome countertops, circular DJ Events Listings on p.35. Osh awa D u rham

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36 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 IERMWENT NEWS No Doubt's Return of Saturn is like something out of Tragic Kingdom BY AMY HARRIS Chronicle staff Kingdom was released, and so long .

Holy Wood doesn't live Trying to find the up to Manson standards perfect Christmas gift? Christmas CDs that are BY KAREN COYLE lyrics. For example, the song the band's previous music. coming out this Christmasi Chronicle staff Get Your Gunn starts off with This album didn't seem to CDS - THE Rosie O'Donnell is coming the lyrics "I eat innocent meat, have much of a theme. This out with another Christmas Marilyn Manson has defi- the housewife I will beat, the was also when Manson PERFECT CD Rosie part 2. Kenny nitely gone downhill. pro-life I will kill, won't you do changed his image. He went and Dolly are re-releasing Antichrist Superstar was his 1 will," and it goes on to get from long black hair and wom- their Qhristmas album. last good album. After that the worse. But the fans loved it. en's lingerie to shoulder CHRISTMAS Christina Aguilera is also band produced Mechanical Despite the controversy, it was length red hair and sparkly coming out with a Animals, which was a step a great album. dresses. It could be considered Christmas CD and so is Ally down. Now they come out The next album was Smells "Glam-rock". GIFE FOR McBeal. Pilepic said that with Holy Wood, which is Like Children. This album had This month, the band even though there are even worse. a lot less music and a lot more released the long-awaited Holy Christmas CDs already on Over the years the band's talking. Overall it wasn't very Wood, which turned out to be SOMEONE sale, most people are and sound and image has changed. well done, but the few actual quite a disappointment. will still be buying CDs In 1994, Portrait of an songs on it became popular, Manson claims It's an album WHO HAS such as Eminem, Limp American Family was Intro- such as the cover of CCR's I about revolution and evolu- Bizkit, Blink 182 and U2. duced to the world. And what Put a Spell on You. tion. The song Cruci-fiction in "The next four weeks is a fright that was. The album Next came Antichrist Space starts off by saying, "this EVERYTHING when the BIG releases come was full of songs about Incest, Superstar. Some say this was is evolution, the monkey, the out," said Lisa Logan, man- white trash and things unmen- where the band went down- man then the gun." Musically, BY MARTA BIALECKI ager of HMV. On Nov. 14, tionable. The album starts hill; others thought it was the it is similar to Mechanical Chronicle staff you have Much Dance with the prelude (The Family last good album. It was 16 Animals, but there is no com- 2001, Ricky Martin, Tea Trip), which is part of the tracks of heavy, anti-Christian parison for the lyrics. He still Eminem has proven that Party, Beatles, Doors movie Wlllie Wonka and The and, some might say, anti-peo- has his Christian-bashing he is the real Slim Shady. Tribute, Colin James, Chocolate Factory, but it is ple music. lyrics, but it seems like he is According to HMV's top Marilyn Manson, Offspring, Manson speaking instead of Then came Mechanical trying to get some point 100 best sellers list this Sky, and Sade. On Nov. 21, Wonka. Then all the songs are Animals, which took some across. Yet no one knows what year. Eminem has made it the Backstreet Boys' new full of heavy guitars, foul lan- time for Manson fans to get it is. to number one. He has album 'Black and Blue' guage and not-so-acceptable used to. It is a lot softer than been the best-selling artist comes out, as well as from Dec. 26, 1999 to Nov. Erykah Badu, Delerium, 25, 2000. Enya and Everclear. Nov. Visit the Ontario Science Centre Christmas is just around 28, you can find Big Shiny the corner and CDs are Tunes 5, Women and Songs excellent gifts to buy for vol. 4, the Wu Tang Clan. ONTARIO SCIENCE The world's largest display of admission. There are a variety someone. It's not only CDs At HMV you can find a i CENTRE WINTER whimsical mechanical inven- of current films available. with a Christmas theme; wide'variety of Christmas EVENTS tions by Rowland Emett. Olympic Glory is film about CDs that are selling the best albums. Anywhere from ^ There are workshops available what went on behind the this Christmas will be ones N'Sync to 98o, from Garth BY NICHOLAS DANIELS on kinetic sculpture, draw- scenes of the Olympic games on the top charts. Brooks to Kenny Rogers, a Records It's from Face -to 11 . Dream in To The At Baby Boyz, Chronicle staff . design-coiour Nagano, japan. Sunrise Machine, Tinkerers Vrdeo Limit is a film about the outer Limp Bizkit and Emineni. Men. There is a whole wall Arithmetricks: Runs from Theatre, and Chitty Chitty limits of human performance, Sales representative Laurie to select from. Oct. 7 to Jan. 7. Arithmetricks Bang Bang film screenings. and how the body adjusts to Slute said they are the ones This is also the first is a collection of the most baf- Timescape; Opened on meet the demands placed on who will probably stay on Christmas tliat more people fling^and perplexing math Nov. 7. Timescape takes you it. Island of the Sharks takes top during the Christmas have DVD players, so HMV puzzles ever devised. A perfect into a gigantic time warp, viewers to Cocos Island, home sales. "Things are not sell- is looking at selling many exhibit for, puzzle lovers. where guests will travel back to to many beautiful and danger- ing that great right now, DVDs this Christmas sea- Theme Park; The Art 6c the beginnings of the earth ous creatures. The Greatest. but things should pick up son. Science of Universal studios and then journey forward into Places takes its audience to around Christmas," said "Christmas CDs are sell- Islands of Adventure: Runs the next millennium. seven of the world's most Slute. CDs that will be ing slow right now," said from Oct. 7 to Jan. 7. An 8,000 Timescape features ' several interesting and out-of-the-way coming out in the next few Logan. "I guess people are square-foot exhibit gives visi- interactive exhibits. places. weeks include the new not into Christmas shop- tors a behind the scenes look Omnimax: The Omnimax For information on sched- Ricky Martin, Backstreet ping yet. Decorations are at the concepts and science of screen is a domed theatre that ule updates the theatre can be Boys, Much Dance 2001 just going up in the mall theme parks. wraps 24 metres of image and reached at (416)696-1000 and Big Shiny Tunes 5. and Halloween has just Dream Machines: 13,000 watts of sound around The Ontario Science Centre Manager Alex Pilepic of passsed.... when December Returning from December 16 the viewer. The Omnimax is located at 770 Don Mills Rd., Sam the Record Man talked hits,1; sales will be a lot bet- to Jan. 7. An annual, favorite Cinema shows films regularly Toronto. about some of the ter." at the Ontario Science Centre, for an additional Cost to 38 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000

H e fner 's newest album Some d facts elivers b eautiful s ongs about BY KATIE COVEOS wanting love, topped off with throughout the album, the Fidelity Wars), the band seems Chronicle staff numerous sexual references. love for the city, more specifi- to be experimenting with dif- All arc sung with such purity cally, the city of London. ferent kinds of instruments Doing it on the floor, kiss- and passion one can't help Names of streets and parts like moog synthesizers, flute, ing, touching, cheap wine and but feel all the confusion and of London are dropped flugel and ukulele. Hefner love. If any of these topics frustration Hayman is going throughout the album Amelia Fletcher (Marine sound at all appealing or through. Hayman talks about the Research, Talulah Gosh, BY KATIE COVEOS interesting, Hefner's newest All that passion and sincer- Tories, being stuck in traffic. Heavenly) accompanies Chronicle staff album, We Love the City, is ity are brought forth by working in a busy cafeteria Hayman's vocals on six songs. definitely worth buying. Hayman's unusual voice, that and being in love in and with Fletcher's -soft voice goes Hefner is Darren Hayman some say is an acquired taste. theclty. beautifully with Hayman's Darren Hayman does (lead singer/guitar), Antony What has been compared Even though We Love the and the collaboration is a all the illustrations on the Harding (drums, vocals), John to a cross between Robert City is about London, fans great addition to the album. CD booklets. Morrison (bass) and Jack Smith and David Byrne, from elsewhere will still enjoy Another great aspect of this Hayter (pedal steel, violin, Hayman's nasal voice ranges the album. All the old themes album is that the band seems Jack Hayter's two etc). from normal to. high pitched of falling in love, losing love to have had a lot fun record- young sons, Owen (4) and After signing with the label and from quiet whispers to and wanting love are still pre- ing it. James (10), do vocals on Too Pure (Stereolab, PJ sudden loud outbursts. sent. Songs like "She Can't Sleep the song The Day That Harvey) in '97, the London, Hefner has kept up their In the closing track, Your No More". "The Greedy Ugly Thatcher Dies. England-based band released trademark lyrics and sound in, Head To Your Toes, Hayman People" and "The Day That their first full-length album, We Love the City, released on sfngs "It's a sight to behold Thatcher Dies" are much Jack's son Owen also Breaking God's Heart, in '98. Oct. 16. from your head to your toes 1 more upbeat than previous did the drawing on the The album earned them criti- Although the album does- will worship it with kisses and songs and it seems like the new CD. cal acclaim and they devel- n't stray too far from The cheap wine." It's a perfect band had fun playing them. oped a strong following of Fidelity Wars, there are some example of the straightfor- Also, the album features the Darren Hayman per- fans. significant differences on this ward love songs Hefner is song "As Soon As You're sonally updates the The fan base and critical album. known for. Ready", which is the first song Hefner website acclaim grew larger a year The opening title track Once again, the band has written by the whole band. www.hefnet.com. later with the release of the starts with the sounds of a collaborated with the same We Love the City delivers follow-up album, The Fidelity subway station and Hayman's horn section that was present 12 beautiful and passionate Darren Hayman start- Wars. voice stating, "This is on The Fidelity Wars. Along songs. Be sure to pick it up ed his own label 'Evil Hayman's lyrics tell tales of London". with the horns (which are fea- and worship it with kisses and World Records'. being in love, losing love and This sets a new theme tured much mpre than on cheap wine.

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HUMAN CLAY CREED.^ ^^^-^ 10 8 3 59 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 39 Whitey^s with Everlast / . BY KATE HERMELIN opening track, "Whitey" is Chronicle staff exactly what you'd expect from the former House of Pain When a forgotten rap-star singer. The lyrics are fast and picks up a guitar and tries to hard hitting, much like his makes a comeback into main- personality. stream music, it should make Perhaps the most moving one cringe. song on the album is the However, Everlast proves remake of Slick Rick's cynical people like me wrong, "Children's Story". It's hard to believe, but he Everlast has worked his has combined hip-hop with magic into turning the nip- acoustic folk blues and hop song into a chilling blues Southern rock and it's pleasing rendition. to the ear. It's Incredible. In The lyrics arc brought to life fact, after a first listen you may by his voice and one can want to leave Everlast's new EVERLAST: Former House of Pain member reinvents himself once again as afmost imagine, "He was only CD, Eat at Whitey's, in your Whitey Ford on his second release, Eat At Whitey's. 19 in a madman's dream. 1 saw discman. the cops shoot the kid, I still There is something on this Boy to form House of Pain, the radio, or the remake of Bruce ing to deal with school. Maybe hear him scream." This incred- album for everyone regardless Irish-American hip-hop group Spingstecn's "Fast Car". it's the somewhat lusty lyrics, ibly vivid image that is of their musical tastes. topped charts with their hit Since then, the 29-year-old combined with Carlos brought alive by his voice and Everlast's voice can change "Jump Around". has survived a heart attack, Santana's guitar riffs that his music on this album. from the deep soulful voice to But Everlast has come a been under house arrest, put speak to me. This album features plenty rap style of his former days. long way since then. He's out a second solo album and Maybe it's because he has of guest singers. "Deadly Unless of course, you don't done some much-needed with rap star Eminem reinvented himself as Whitey Assassins" features Cypress like the raw powerful sounds. growing up, and he changed Eutupad-mouthing him. Ford, and is finally singing Hill's B-Real. In that case can use this CD as his musical style. Now I'm almost kicking instead of rapping, that I pre- The album also feature; a beer coaster. He shocked many after he myself for not picking up his fer. work done by N'Dee Everlast, born Erik Schrody, recorded Whitey Ford sings CD sooner. Perhaps it is his He's a very powerful blues Davenport, Cee-Lo, Warrcr first emerged on the music the Blues?, an album that vocals in "Babylon Feeling" singer who has gone beyond Haynes, Rahzel, and Kurupt scene in 1989, part of Ice-T's reached multi-platinum status that cause me to day dream the Irish fist waving rapping Each adds to, but does noi Rhyme Syndicate. In 1992 he in 1998. Maybe you've heard that I am s(ting in a smoky bar he used to do. take away from, Everlast'! joined DJ Lethal and Danny the hit "What It's Like" on the drinking a beer and not hav- Even though he slips on the original style. Capturing musical essence Awe-struck by Barakah BY KAREN TWEEDLE of the Irish Bouzouki and tr Chronicle staff______eerie Sound of tlic thcrenr are some of the instrunien Barakah used to entice tt- BY KAREN TWEEDLE hard to believe that, for the most part, they A dark room is dimly lit by audience to stay until the en< Chronicle stall are self-taught. the ambience -of soft lights The love ballads they pe Growing up with the music of such artists and candles, revealing rust- formed, using little more tha "Barakah". Arabic for "essence". as Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, Ravi Shankar coloured walls and private an Arabic guitar called an ou< Also the name of a local band, Barakah and Bob Dillon, the band feels these influ- tables. A small stage at the a bass guitar and some drum encompasses the, very essence of world- ences form the basis for their own variety front of the room, littered were powerful and sincen music. .’’" ;! arid uniqueness. with instruments, evokes The lead vocalist, Adai The word's meaning is what made it such It is next to impossible to classify their more anticipation than it Cotton, fired out lyrics wit forte th< an appropriate choice for the name of the brand'of music except to quote the band's should. such confidence and band, according to front man, Adam Cotton. own definition of "world-hypno-phonics". Five people'gather beneath it was impossible not to t "With music you,, create ;' There are no 'sixties or'seven- the light warming the stage, moved by emotion. meaning and you create sub- ties psychedelic bands from pick up their instruments and Rob Zlatkoff stunned tr: stance in; your life. That's which to draw parallels, and bring them to life. audience with a drum sol what essence is." ' With musicE there certainly aren't any During one piece, the that brought some people 1 With styles and instru- modern bands that come melancholy harmony of the their feet and left others tryir ments rooted in Arabic, East ^you create close to the sound Barakah violins and the whimsical pick desperately to lift their jav Indian, Spanish and Irish cul- has inspired. of the sitar made me close my off the floor; ture, this band masterfully meaning'and The members of Barakah eyes and breathe in so deeply 1 It was unexpected, even t stitches ina modern sound to you create sub- posses a'true passion for felt no need to exhale until the band, which is wh, create an inspiring interpreta- music and a legitimate the song had ended. instilled the .magic in th tion of how music should not stance in your knowledge for the instru- Barakah, a band from moment. It began as a quii 7 as his fei onlysoiind, but feel. '; life. 5 ments they.use.^ - Oshawa, captivated its audi- tapping, if hitting Involved in the inspiration " Cotton 'and Robertson ence at Toronto's C'est What? on the floor. A muffled be, the of tl are' five musicians: ' Adam have travelled through the on Nov.4. amongst chattering Cotton on vocals, guitar,, Adam Cotton eastern countries together, Performing some songs off audience. One by one. aud

first album, the band also ence members turned the sitar, . sarod, darbouka which is where they obtained their (Persian drum), qud (Arabic the seed - the eastern musical divulged some of their newer heads towards the stage ar guitar) and ghaita '(Moroccan .version of the influence: - 'that how- flourishes in their pieces to a privileged audi- leant and ear to the idea th ' ence. something might be happel bagpipe); 7 Chad Ellis manipulatihg the^music-i ^. ', ^ :, ,’;..>:: ; groove box, space echo,'theremiri and bass :,' A^de'fwmthe.morecom^ For 2 1/2 hours, Barakah ing. Before long, not even gliitar; ^Shawn Robertson playing the Irish used in i Western Imusic.'L like guitars, tam- mesmerized everyone with sneeze escaped the audieni bouzouki, mandolin saz, guitar and bass gul"; bburlries,^Qllhs and^ a; drum1 kit, Barakah music that seemed to explode while Zlatkoff orchestrated z tar; ; Rob: Zlatkoff f on drums and Sue lalsoi'lricorporate ^mbre:obscure instruments with life, yet offered tranqulli- intricate story as he clamon Nesmanisba violin and vocals. ^ " : ^; $u(;h^as^-A^^ the -theremiri ty at the same time. on his drums. They have" beerii together for three years (which;makes a strange, up.and down, hum- As the walls of C'est What? Now, more than two wee and that is reflected in their'mastery of their mirig sound ;wlth,fhe use of air-wave manip- pulsated with energy, the later, I am still astounded I command Zlatkoff h< ihstruments and their cohesiveness oh stage:, ulation). '-.''^ .'.:^ '''S .;: : ; audience seemed awe-struck the ^ : Barakah Is a full-time job for these musl- ^"My. role is^to pick up:this weird-sounding over the shear talent they were over his drum kit. . clans, who practise nearly every day. . stuff," says Ellis,.'whose rnusical influences .witnessing. Although the band consis Surprisingly enough, the members have little3!;'irtclude Spacemen 3 and Stereolab. "It's what The array of strange and , of only five members, varloi musical training and this what Cotton says ls^ IriAeresjts me.'^^ foreign instruments that deco- guest .musicians shuffled c the key to creating their music. ^ . ; ^hat makes the ba^^^ ^^^ sostrongisthecon-^ rated the stage was impressive. and off the stage with th( "It's much easier to create something on« ^[fiderice^they .have' in their 'music and their iThe^ way these instruments own instruments, addii an instrument you. ^dori't; know' anything ^ability to appeal to a vast audience, ; ; ,' sang .under the mastery of the more to the story being to about," says Cotton. "You don't have: a par- "If you put your heart in to it, someone's youngjriusiclans on stage was by the band. ticular type of musicln ydurhead ,because going to like it ... at any age," says Cotton. 'enchanting. : It is rare these days for 01 you have no idea how the instrument is 'It is impossible: to igain a true respect for sThe (adrenaline-pumping band to fill a cafe with peop .structured."^-'^^-'^^'^^ .--':', "''; , ''.v.' ',' Barakah through listening only to their CD, yell'of the ghaita, the hypnot- of all ages. Barakah performi Still, being privy to a Barakah^' performance the Tricks of Antiquity; They are truly a per- ic drone of the hurdy-gurdy, magic tliat night and h and witnessing the magic in their music, it's formance bahd^ . f the, clang of the finger sym- many with the very essence - bols, the spirit-evoking strum Barakah inside them. IMAX movie Cyberworld has eye-popping computer graphics BY NICHOLAS DANIELS breaking film, who were pre- Chronicle staff sent to answer questions about their film. Giant computer-eating bugs Steve Hoban, one of the arc devouring the mainframe film's producers, began by of a Cyberworld animation explaining the purpose of the gallery. The only one that can film. stop them is Phig, a sassy host "We wanted to show the who takes Ontario Science world what is possible for the Centre guests on an action- field of animation for the packed thrill ride through sev- future," said Hoban. "We tried eral eye-popping animated to have a range of different shorts. types of animation." The IMAX Dome world pre- Hugh Murray, another pro- miere of Cyberworld took ducer, explained how every- place on the evening of Nov. thing started. 17. A variety of guests gaped "It started as a technical at the spell-binding computer experiment," said Murray. graphics jumping off the "We were getting such a.good IMAX screen. response... we decided to Phig, whose voice was done make it a whole film." The by Jenna Elfman of Dharma film started as an experiment and Greg, takes the audience in whjch they were attempting with her as she travels through to reshoot different animation scenes from Antz, the films so that they could be Simpsons, and a Pet Shop Boys shown on the IMAX screen. video, as well as other amazing IMAX films are difficult to animated visuals, all on an shoot because the film used is ANIMATION ATTRACTION: This scene from Antz Is just one of the many segments in Omnimax screen. . 10 times the size of regular the IMAX film Cyberworld. Mike Devine from Energy film. This means that they 108 was master of ceremonies had to add to the original tion process was created by Gulliver's Travels is now In the films hourly, Monday throug for the evening. He also hand- footage, creating more scenery Roman Kroitor, -a co-producer works. Sunday. For further inform ed out prizes and introduced and characters. of the film. The Shopper's Drug Mart tion on schedules and tick the producers of the ground- The IMAX computer anima- A full-length feature film of OMNIMAX theatre screens bookings call (416) 696-1000

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Lady Lords second at Big 8 DURHAM COMES CLOSE BUT LOSES FINALS TO MOHAWK BY CHRIS FASCIANO shooting was what was gave Chronicle staff ______them the win. "They hit two uncanny The Lady Lords basketball three's and a blind no-look team lost the championship lay-up back to back to back, game and finished with a silver which is eight points when we medal at the Durham College were playing good defence," Big 8 Classic. said Andrews. "That kind of Durham battled hard in a hurt us going into halftime." tight game but ended up los- The absence of Bonnie ing 56-48 to the Mohawk Slaughter, a star point guard Mountaineers in the finals. for Durham, was also felt, by The Lady Lords fought the Durham in the. loss, said whole game but were never Andrews. able to establish a lead. Andrews took responsibility Despite a strong drive they for the technical as the coach trailed 33-26 at the half. and felt it was "very costly" to The game continued much the team. the same with both teams trad- Sarah John was the leading ing points back and forth and scorer for the Lords in the Mohawk, retaining the lead. game with 21 points., Lindsay Gronross added 10 and Liz . V/.ith ,two,mlnutes to go Durham, trailed by only four Armstrong added 7. , 'apd,- had the momentum John was the tournament swinging in their favour, when MVP while Armstrong was the head coach Craig Andrews was MVP for Durham |n'the'flnals; assessed^^chn^fcipyll ;{or,: ^/.Th^l^d^lQ^ [Stepping ''outside' the coaches two to rnakelll to the ctempi- '&OX. -. ']'-. '' "’’. oriship,.'defeating; Georgian jrham's momentum, came ^and Senecai'tq -advance.. y ’y^. |S§tiiupt stop and-Mphawk Game one 'saw ^th.e Lords. .wenl^i$o4<;bre several points,. win 71^53 pv?r Georgian.^' ;" ^::; 'pUtyhg^he'gaoie'out of reach. John was the leading scorer Arftnrew^hought. tb'e team for Durham with 21 points,: played.v?ell^despi(e^h&loss. while Armstrong, had 19 and .,"f-think 'they played quite Tina Robinson added 14.' well,"-said Andrews.:,"! think Durham defeated Seneca in that Mohawk had a great the semi-finals 58-44. ..' ,,.:;/.

" ' and timely shooting." led the, scoring.'for defence John . pholo by Chris Fasciani Defence was also for Durham again with, 21 points, Durham, said Andrews,the.ke^ adding while Robinson added' 15; ' IN YOUR FACE: Tina Robinson biqcks a shot by a Mohawk player at the DC

that "was what they ;were - Durham had .an impressive Big 8 Classic. focussingon. - showing that they can build on Andrews felt .Mohawk's as theseason. continues. THE CCAA WILL BE LOOKING AT CHANGING ITS RULES AND FT SEEMS CLEAR TO EVERYONE THAT ... ^ ^ the BY JIM HUMPHREY college has to get into a clari- operating manual that "an , more clearly identified by Chronicle staff ty battle to save their season. athlete will be deemed a pro- appeals committee in regards fessional if the athlete has to the Canadian Soccel . When theCCAA appeals committee denied Durham's received financial compensa- Association - that they don't Durham's soccer team was care looking1 strong in' defending appeal for fielding a team tion in excess of reasonable recognize an amateur Its Canadian Colleges with professional players expenses." The changes and that there is no sucl- Athletic Association bronze both Durham and the CCAA Durham and Number are thing'." "There will be some lan medal this year : until they realized there needed to be a proposing is two-fold: clarify were forced to forfeit over change to the rule. They the language of the profes- guage clearing up to be don( half their games because the agree the problem was with sional rule and make it easier there; that's been a greal were interpretation. to interpret. problem with the CSA, ant CCAA ruled that they tha using professional players. "We think there is a rule "One. if it goes ahead as the CCAA understands Now Durham has teamed up, discrepancy on interpreta- interpreted this year, we need and will be looking into tha with number College to chal- '.tion, and that needs to be to remove that it's based on as well." lenge the rule. ;. cleared up," said Babcock.- any 'reasonable expenses', Durham and Humber wil Durham' College athletic "The CCAA appeals commit- and have it say 'If you sign be proposing to make th( director Ken Babcock and tee agrees with that and any professional contract, professional rule more clear. Humber athletic director agrees that some of the lan- regardless of how much Doug Fox are preparing guage isn't appropriate and money you receive, you are changes' to clarify the rule on needs, to be cleared up, and considered ineligible." Continued on page 4» , -w}ll^be iQpkIng into .that." "There are also some lan- ^professionals; The^oal^o^the ' changes is-to make sure n^o "^’"The-’-eGAA^’-stateS- ^in^lfs' guage ’problems’ tliat -were 42 THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 C CAA ch anging its rul e s their players on the consequences ol the contract they sign." Continued from page 41 Howie thinks any time a player car go around saying he or she is a profes- "I am supporting the fact th.it the sional athlete, it's something ever) Canadian Professional Soccer League young kid dreams about. isn't a professional league, because "When a general manager puts th( clearly the players aren't profession- pro monniker in front.ofany player it'; als," said Fox. [ike a dream come true for them," saic The CCAA has already sent out a Howie. "Whenever a kid straps on c workbook explaining the motions and pair of skates, basketball jersey or soc- tlie other proposed rule changes it feels cer slices they dream of being a pro. are needed. The workbook is sent out and that is where the athletic director; to every athletic director who is a mem- need to come in and say to the athlete; ber of the CCAA and they have the they have to sign an amateur contact.' opportunity to make suggestions to the Currently, the CCAA is looking intc motions. whether the CPSL should be considered "When all the athletic directors a professional league. make their feedback they will tabulated "No, 1 firmly .believe the CPSI by the provincial representative, and I should not be considered a pro league feel they will make the appropriate because it should depend totally on tht decision," said CCAA executive direc- kind of contract the athlete signs, " saic tor Sandra Murray MacDonnell. Howie. When tlic CCAA appeals committee "It doesn't matter If you are ar handed down its decision to ban the Olympic athlete or an NCAA athlete." time a ha; professional soccer players Durham . This isn't the first college pholo iiad on its roster, Murray MacDonnell . by Miko Seymour had to go through something like this better communication is needed with TO BE OR NOT TO BE: Professional that 16. The CCAA will be Howie said Chris Franks at tht everyone involved in this issue. looking at suggestions about changing some of its rules, University of British Columbia hac "When the decision was handed Including language in the "professional" rule that caused signed amateur contracts for the past down I said tliere needed to be more Durham a lot of trouble In the season. Jimmy Kuzmanovski, seven or eight years, but this year th( communication at every level," she number 21, was one of the players ruled professional for Durham. GM accidentally put the wrong con- said. "We have already started the pre- tract in front of the player and h( liminary talks with the CPSL to better signed as a pro for the A league in B.C. educate their players and staff. I feel i^hamplain College, believes that any Howie. "I don't work long hours here ."The university took the case tc these talks will help everyone involved time you can better educate players on and spend time away from my family court and it was thrown out because and will bring some closure to this what kind of contract a player signs it just so Champlain College can win the B.C.. court said it was out of theii issue." will be beneficial to the college and the championships and so a coach can get jurisdiction because the Canadiar

' Dean Howie, CCAA men's soccer player. a trip to the nationals. I think every Interuniversity Athletic Union's offics convenor and athletic director at "1 think it's phenomenal,"- said athletic director needs to better-educate. .> is located in Toronto," said Howie. ~

Lady' Lords

Lords j . » BY MIKE SEYMOUR U.S. coach Chronicle stall______losing the game 87-71. causing the .The ,fop scorer ;for, ,the, storm off the x:ourt. .

come Lords was Jonathan Bell" "The team played The Durham College with 21 points, followed by extremely well," said assls- BY TABITHA COCHRANE men's basketball team lost Edilson Silva with 13. | ' 'tam: coach Dan Plowman. Nov. 17 and 3 i- 2 against La

Chronicle staff______.. . . one and won one, finishing For Fanshawe < Dave ",We, played great defence, Cite College on }Mov. 18. in third place at the Brown and Chris Forster and had scoring from every- The women j missed the Fanshawe CAN-AM Classic each scored 16. ' one." ' Durham's^ women's volley- wake-up call hapded to them tournament. With the loss. DC Winning MVP in the '' ball ^am''is still1 struggling to at the recent §-lumber Cup On,-Nov. 17 DC hit the advanced to the consola- garne^ was.Bell who had 25 earn a top-thfee place in their tournament, which was unfor- court for their first game of tion finals against' the points; ' - 'division. ;’"- ’".,"" \-.-;:’ tunately reflected in Ottawa. the totirnament to take on American,^ team, Alfred Another player who had a .After 'i;,two;'(.disappointing’" The ladies must]learn to work a ' ; for DC was losses in Ottawa, things are together if tlicy hope to Fanshawe, team that has State. , , ^. , ,.-.. terrific game -- been recently ranked num- Starting'toff slowly, main- Quado "Service, who had 22 -looking grim. The ".Lady Lords improve their Standing this ’">" - ber two in Canada. ly due to a small bench, DC .points; 1':, :.’,,.-^"’^ lost'3'-l-against'Algohquin on season. A Despite a strong perfor- quickly came back, playing "Qtra'do is an amazing'^ mance.; by DC's top line, great zone defence. " player who has tremendous they Were unable to capital- When it was all over DC talent, and is a great asset to had won the our ize oA key opportunities, game,, 7.Q-fff, » team,^said;Plpwpaan.vi; ^

BY ir^BITHA^gpCHRANE Chronicle staff ’."’. _

Durham loses to ’ ;,Warit:ed:-; ".-’:» -’ .^^>; ’-

.1,Someone - who has the urge to dress up in a suit of due to injuries. boards really well." said, Dan armour,. , attend special

The game began with Plowman, .'" DC's assistant events and get paid for it. : ' CAN'T LORDS Humber coming out strong. coach. ^ ''-1'- '1- .-" .’ Durham’s athletic depart- Foul trouble early in the game "We just didn't balance^ put ment is looking for some- NET for DC didn't help either, with our scoring; we heeded more one to be Lord Durham, the FIND THE Humber pulling away, players to score." school mascot. This is a BY MIKE SEYMOUR The Lords did fight back at Adam Farr, the top scorer paid student position. ; Chronicle staff times to get -within a few for the Lords with 24 points, Lord Durham's duties points, but trouble scoring played very well on the.inside, include 'appearing at home began to plague them. helping DC stay competitive games, parades and events The Durham College men's DC did try a few presses for most of the game. around the school and the basketball team lost an ugly against Humber, which "We need more depth in community. : one on Nov. 22 to a much worked well but didn't do the our team," said Plowman. If you are interested in faster and better shooting trick for them to get the "Then it may be possible to ', being part of Durham's tra- Humber squad 82-59. points they needed to com- finish at .500 or better." dition, please call DC's ath- The Lords, who were 1-1 In plete the rally, The Lord's last game before letic director Ken Babcock conference play going into the "Humber knew how to pen- the break is Nov. 29 against at 721-3047. game, again had a small bench etrate, and they crashed the George Brown. THE CHRONICLE November 28, 2000 43 EXA MINATIONS What every student needs to know...

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S_j POMS NE^S Coaches coping with violence

BY SILVIA PANDOLFI failed to follow, and as a result coaches. stand that they are perhaps lence, and does not believe in Chronicle staff lie was released from the uni- If any of these codes are vio- the most visible representa- using physical force to disci- versity. lated it would result in imme- tives of their institution and pline his team. "The University of Indiana diate dismissal of any coach or must conduct themselves "I want my players to be as The use of violence and and the NCAA (National player in the OCAA. accordingly. And for specta- physical as possible on the abuse is everywhere. We see Colleges Athletic Association) "As far as the code of con- tors encourage players to play court, but I don't want my and hear about violence should have somewhere in duct is concerned, all of our by the rules. team out of control," said through radio, television, and their constitution a "zero tol- coaches fall into line with The OCAA has many more WilUamson. in sports. erance" policy, said. Durham that, and respect and under- rules. Serious consequences In collegiate athletics, espe- Although the competitive- athletic direc- stand the code of will follow if any rules are vio- cially in the States, many uni- ness and aggressiveness of tor Ken conduct," said lated. versity athletic departments sports comes from the players, Babcock. Babcock. "The "If any code is violated It and the coach can become in some cases the acts of vio- B a b c o c k " Sometimes code is broken would result in immediate dis- more concerned with endorse- lence can sometimes come said the way your greatest down for coach- ciplinary action, which could ments than the safety of their from a coach. the States love es, players and be brought before tlie govern- athletes. In many cases athletes look and perceive strength can officials, and out- ing body the OCAA, and the, "It was all about how much up to their coaches, for guid- their colle- become your lines what is institution," said Craig it was worth to the University ance, friendship, and support. giate athletics expected and Andrews, head coach of the of Indiana, all the television However, they can sometimes is different, worst enemy what happens if women's basketball team. endorsements, and all the be let down by that person. and he thinks they are not fol- In many instances coaches national attention," said And violence is not just in that some- f lowed." do lose their temper in game Babcock. are coach- professional sports; it can also times the "We arc . a situations, but manage to keep There many great occur in varsity athletics. coaches can Craig Andrews member of the their hands off their players. es who have all the skill and This past September the become larger Ontario Colleges "The only time I have ever knowledge to make their University of Indiana's long- than life and A t h 1 e t i c lost my cool was once, and I teams win, but it also takes an time basketball coach Bobby have a strong influence on the Association, and as a member broke a clip-board over my extraordinary coach to keep Knight was fired from his posi- school. we abide by the conduct code, knee," said Andrews. his cool, and work with his tion after an extensive history Durham College, along and the rules are quite clear to Gord Williamson, head team. of misconduct. with many other colleges and the college." coach of the Durham College "Sometimes your greatest Knight was discharged after universities across Canada has The OCAA also lias its rules men's volleyball team, thinks strength can become your failing to follow the National a specific code of conduct, for all its teams. Their code of that there is a fine line worst enemy," said Andrews. Colleges Athletic Associations along witli the Ontario ethics includes general con- between discipline and vio- code of ethics after he was Colleges Athletic Association's duct and game conduct, both accused of using physical force conduct cpde. stating that the OCAA is pro- to discipline his players. Durham lias a specific "zero vidipg a safe environment for In one incident Knight was tolerance" policy, along with athletics. accused of choking one of his specific guidelines that are The OCAA also implements players, and on another occa- enforced by the athletic fair play policy principals and sion he was accused of department:.!) Acts of theft or guidelines. They are: For ath- demeaning his own son, who other criminal offence; 2) Use letes play by the rules and in played on the varsity team, at of illegal substances (drugs); 3) the sprit of the game. For a league basketball game. Acts of violence or abusive coaches teach athletes to play After over a decade of abuse behaviour on and off the field fairly, and to respect the rules, and violence Knight was final- of play. This policy is not only the officials and opponent. ly put on a "zero tolerance" directed to the athletes of For administration ensure that code of conduct, which he Durham College but also its athletes ?.nd coaches under-

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Service scored 22 poa'lim|^r Gronross contributed consi- Durham in the bronze" tf»ipa I tantly all week for the Lady game at the Fanshawe CAN- Lords. Gronross scored 1 9 AM Classic. points for the Lords and con-

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