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Giorgio Berbatiotis couple of issues.” Asked if these issues will and policies” that would require members 67 set The Chronicle ever be made public, Doyle said: “We have to take action at the next annual general to wait and see what happens in the com- meeting or AGM. This means it could be C and UOIT are refusing to hand ing weeks.” some time before the SA gets control of its over millions of dollars in collected Doyle did say that DC/UOIT are asking ¿QDQFHVEDFN to make Dstudent fees that would normally the SA to provide the completed audits of “The SA will submit bills to us to be paid be given to and distributed by the Student WKH¿QDQFHVIRUWKH\HDUDQGWR and we will make payments,” said Doyle. Association for the 2013-2014 academic provide a governance plan that “addresses So for now the SA will still operate as nor- historic year. good governance practices, policies and mal, but they will have to work out the un- An email sent to students on behalf of procedures, including equal representation VSHFL¿HG LVVXHV DQG FRQFHUQV '&82,7 DC/UOIT presidents Don Lovisa and Tim and voice for students of both schools.” leadership have with their governance and McTiernan referred to “a responsibility to He also said there has been a series of ¿QDQFHVEHIRUHWKH\ZLOOEHDOORZHGWRGLV- debut the students from whom the fees are col- meetings over the last several weeks be- perse funds themselves again. Reshanthy OHFWHG´ DQG ³VLJQL¿FDQW FKDOOHQJHV´ IDFHG tween the SA and the leadership teams at “We don’t have any set timeline. We Vijayarajah by the SA to explain why the action was the college and university to discuss these hope the SA addresses the issues we’ve The Chronicle taken. LVVXHVDQGWRUHTXHVWWKH¿QDQFLDODQGJRY- brought forward,” said Doyle. “We have ³*RYHUQDQFH DQG ¿QDQFLDO FRQFHUQV ernance documentations. to have the pieces in place that we’ve re- Get ready for smoked were raised,” said Tony Doyle, assistant to The SA had expressed to DC/UOIT lead- quested.” BLT, steaks, chicken DC president Don Lovisa. “At a meeting ership, over a series of meetings, that the “The institutions have concerns... which and freshly made sal- about a week before the [email] was issued requested documents “would be forthcom- we are currently addressing,” said SA pres- ads right in front of you. there was a discussion that there would be ing” according to Doyle. DC/UOIT have ident Peter Chinweuba. “The SA is, how- Bistro 67 will be opening steps taken.” not yet received those documents, so the ever, an autonomous organization and as its doors soon, the very This comes after a series of resignations decision to take this next step of withhold- such the institutions do not have the right ¿UVW JUHHQFHUWL¿HG WHDFK- and terminations that have plagued the SA ing funds was then agreed upon by both to withhold our fees.” He did not answer ing restaurant in Canada. in the last year, culminating in the dismiss- DC and UOIT. any other questions, instead pointing to A state-of-the- art res- al of former executive director Kelly Mor- “There are no immediate effects, and responses provided by Skvirsky via email. taurant located in the rison on Sept. 9. the SA will operate as usual,” said Dina Sk- “We are not issuing a press release since $20-million Centre For Doyle would not elaborate on what spe- virsky, the new interim executive director we are still in the process of clarifying Food at Durham College’s FL¿FDOO\DUHWKHFRQFHUQVEHLQJUDLVHGZLWK of the SA. “In the longer term, any service processes with the institutions. We want Whitby campus, the Bistro the SA, saying: “This is a process you have disruptions will impact students, as our to communicate complete and accurate will be in full cycle of food to go through, you have to investigate con- advocacy, services and events would be information to students,” said the email, production to both the col- cerns, and see what is out there, and from jeopardized.” Skvirsky expects the audit H[SODLQLQJ ZK\ WKHUH KDV EHHQ QR RI¿FLDO lege and the general public. there you can determine if further action is to be completed in October, but says that announcement from the SA regarding the See Bistro on page 2 needed... we’ve asked the SA to address a DC/UOIT wants to see “changes in bylaws matter. 2 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus Boosting the focus on mental health

7KLVLVWKHÀUVWLQDWKUHHSDUW Organizations like The Jack VHULHVH[DPLQLQJWKHPHQWDO Project, which was founded KHDOWKRISRVWVHFRQGDU\VWX by Eric Windeler after his son GHQWV Jack committed suicide while attending Queen’s University Ryan Verrydt in 2010, are working to create 7KH&KURQLFOH awareness of mental illness and starting conversations about Brianne Wraight was, on the impacts it can have on the outside, a happy, success- young people. ful student. A valedictorian in While Windeler took one ap- public school, her good marks proach after the loss of his son, transitioned into high school everyone copes with loss dif- and she went on to study his- IHUHQWO\ 2Q KLV ¿UVW GD\ EDFN tory at Trent University. after the death of his daughter, On Mother’s Day in 2010, Wraight explained to the class shortly after completing her exactly what happened. “I’m ¿UVW\HDURIXQLYHUVLW\%ULDQQH glad I did because I consider unexpectedly committed sui- myself a safe guy, someone to cide. Like her grandmother and come to and someone to talk her father Paul, who teaches at 3KRWRVXSSOLHGE\3DXO:UDLJKW to,” he said. Durham College, she suffered :UDLJKW¶VRI¿FHKDVEHFRPH from depression. HAPPY TIMES: %ULDQQH:UDLJKW OHIW SRVHVZLWKKHUIDWKHU3DXODWKHUKLJK a safe zone, he welcomes stu- Their situation is not un- VFKRROJUDGXDWLRQFHUHPRQ\LQ2FWREHU6HYHQPRQWKVODWHU%ULDQQHZRXOG dents in who are struggling or common. FRPPLWVXLFLGHEHFDXVHRIGHSUHVVLRQ just need someone to talk to. A 2013 survey of almost He’s happy to listen, share his 35,000 post-secondary stu- story, and use his experiences dents from across Canada con- students. employ one permanently in Not everyone needs to see to help students. ducted by the American College “The students we are serving student residence to compli- a counsellor though. There “First and foremost I think Health Association showed just are in the category where most ment the one stationed in the are organizations, such as the kids just want someone to under 13,000 students felt so PHQWDO LOOQHVVHV ¿UVW EHFRPH Campus Recreation and Well- Kids Help Phone and Durham talk to. I’ve kind of taken it on depressed in the past 12 months diagnosed,” said Wendy Stan- ness Centre with the mental Mental Health Services, that to be a mentor, a guide, to help WKDWLWZDVGLI¿FXOWWRIXQFWLRQ yon, an associate professor at health nurse and master coun- provide free places for people young people through.” With worries over getting the UOIT who specializes in mental sellor. to talk. There are also organi- Despite the awareness men- best grades, managing debt and health. “People are certainly at “We often are the front line zations dedicated to speaking tal health gets today, a stigma competing for a job after grad- a transition in their life. They’re ¿UVW UHVSRQGHU´ VDLG +HDWKHU out and spreading knowledge persists. Wraight has lived uation, students are frequently young. They’ve got multiple Bickle, the outreach counsellor about mental illness. through three generations of stressed, anxious and worried. competing priorities. That’s posted in the CRWC. “A stu- “I think we’ve come to a mental illness and seen the These conditions, combined sometimes why someone might dent comes in not necessarily point to realize that mental changes in how society has with the fact people in the 15- succumb to an illness they’re in crisis but is starting to feel health impacts everything we viewed it. In his mother’s gen- 24 age group are more likely to predisposed to.” overwhelmed, not really sure do,” said Stanyon. “So if you’re eration mental illness was succumb to mental illnesses, Counselling services at DC where to go. We sit down with in the business of being alive nonexistent. In his generation are pushing post-secondary in- and UOIT has recognized this them and really start allowing and interacting with people, there were “pockets of sympa- stitutions to put a bigger focus need and hired a second out- them the space and time to peel mental health has to become thetic ears”. Today, he says, it’s on the mental health of their reach counsellor. They now apart some of those layers.” your business.” far better than what it was. Students to gain experience, skills at Bistro 67 Continued from Page 1 be able to understand both con- sible with local ingredients and food, different meats, and veg- ers like to eat, how to write a cepts of hospitality and culinary. hands-on experience in the in- etarian and vegan meals. menu,” said Hawey. The 70-seat, full-service, According to the co-ordinator dustry. Bistro 67 will have several Bistro 67 will have the latest teaching and learning restau- of the Culinary Programs Dave “We’ll have special nights different items of food on the in culinary technology with 40 rant will be operated and man- Hawey, this will be a way to where salads will be prepared menu with changes to the menu ovens, and a boardroom sur- aged by students from the Cu- showcase the students’ talent. in the dining room. There throughout the year. Changes rounded by glass walls over- linary Skills, Hospitality Man- Students will be able to go out will be student and guest will be made twice in the fall se- looking the kitchen. It will also agement, Culinary Manage- with work experience. interaction,” said Hawey. mester, three times in the win- accommodate up to 125 people ment and Cook Apprenticeship The Bistro will be using pro- In about 45 minutes, you can ter and twice again in spring. for wine tastings or food and students. duce from their green-house, have lunch, with reasonable “We will be teaching stu- wine pairings, and it is estimat- Hospitality and culinary stu- local farms and suppliers. This portions size and reasonable dents to serve food healthy, we ed that there will be about 250 dents will be sharing some of is a way to ensure students prices. There will be a little bit will be using our greenhouse. people eating in the restaurant the same classes where they will will have the best practice pos- of something for everyone: sea- We’ll be teaching what custom- each week. Campus The Chronicle October 1, 2013 3 Birth control recall costly for students

little extra sugar a couple days a month. Pills In a press release, the Soci- ety of Obstetricians and Gyne- cologists of Canada said many available women might not realize the difference because of the simi- larity of name and appearance off of packaging between the ge- neric brand and its brand name counterpart. campus However, Pandya says he ensures students receive the best contraceptive for their in- Samantha Daniels dividual needs. “If the patient The Chronicle is on brand name, we keep her on brand name,” he said. “If Ever heard of Alysena, she is doing well on a generic Freya-28, or Esme-28? For the brand, we’ll keep her on that. women who take the birth con- It’s about consistency.” trol pill as a means of contra- If a student requires brand ceptive, it would be a good idea name contraceptives, Pandya to double check the packaging asks patients to give written to be sure they haven’t taken permission to the pharmacist any of these pills in the last six or have their doctor write “no months. substitutions” on the prescrip- Since April, Health Canada tion before he can dispense it has ordered recalls of three ge- to them. This ensures he is not neric brand birth control pills liable with the insurance com- made by Apotex and Mylan panies or the Ontario govern- Pharmaceuticals because they ment. had – or potentially had – too Cost is an issue for students. many sugar pills in the pack, The Student Association health Samantha Daniels which could reduce the effec- plan, offered through Desjar- tiveness of the contraceptive. dins Insurance, covers 80 per SEX-ED: Karen Ferry is a nurse at the Durham Sexual Health Clinic. The clinics provide Under the Ontario Drug In- cent of the cost for oral contra- birth control counselling, low cost birth control, free condoms, as well as a variety of other terchangeability and Dispens- ceptives to a maximum of $175 services. ing Fee Act (DIDFA), pharma- per year, or $178 for the Nuva cists are required to dispense ring contraceptive. The plan the approved lowest cost prod- does not cover “charges in ex- tive patch cost more. For stu- comes to $168 and $120, re- sistance card to cover the dif- uct as a substitution for its cess of the lowest prices equiva- dents without additional cov- spectively, for a year supply of ference in cost between their brand name alternative to save lent generic product,” requiring erage through their parents or birth control. At these costs, brand name and the generic the government and insurance students to pay extra for brand spouse, the SA health plan will students will pay, at most, $24 alternative, said Pandya. companies money. name contraceptives. not cover half the cost of a year to $34 out of pocket for an For women who believe “The rule stipulates phar- Here’s how that breaks down supply of contraceptives. entire year’s supply of brand they may be taking one of the macies only dispense generic for students: A less costly alternative is to name versions of these contra- generic contraceptive brands brands,” said Vijay Pandya, At the Campus Health Cen- visit one of the three Durham ceptives under the SA health that were recalled, LaBarre pharmacist manager of the tre pharmacy, a three-month Sexual Health Clinics, located plan. They will, however, have recommends speaking with a Lovell Drugs pharmacy in supply of oral contraceptives in Oshawa, Pickering, and Port to submit the receipt to the pharmacist or visit one of the the Durham College Campus costs $45 to $75, according to Perry. Through these three insurance company to receive Durham Sexual Health Clinics. Health Centre. Pandya. The Student Associa- clinics, women under 25 have compensation. The clinics also provide a range Through this practice of “in- tion health plan will cover 80 access to low cost birth control The clinics also offer low cost of other services for men and terchangeability,” as it’s called, per cent of that cost, leaving the options, said Lindsay LaBarre, intrauterine devices (IUD), and women, including emergency many women may be unaware student to pay $8 to $15, said a public health nurse who contraceptive injections, said contraceptives (Plan B), and they are on the generic version Pandya. works in all three of the clinics. LaBarre. However, these op- pregnancy testing and counsel- of birth control, like one of the Over the one-year term, oral The most costly oral contra- tions are not covered by the SA ing, said LaBarre. Addition- three recently recalled, and un- contraceptives will cost a mini- ceptive at the clinic is $14 per health plan. ally, there are free condoms, knowingly be at an increased mum of $540, of which only month supply, and the Nuva For brand name contracep- Pap tests for women under the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. $175 is covered by the SA plan. ring costs under $10 a month, tives, many pharmaceutical age of 25, and testing for sexual A hefty consequence for a The Nuva ring and contracep- according to LaBarre. This companies have a patient as- transmitted infections. Students talking about time management feedback from the counsellor. Outlining goal are more susceptible to procrasti- cise and a healthy diet, which can lead Matthew Jordan their successes and failures, students nation and falling behind in their stud- to a positive state of mind, helped stu- The Chronicle demonstrated what they were doing ies. Campoli stresses the need to address dents set priorities. Processed food and well, and where they needed to improve. these problems now, as a failure to do stimulants, such as caffeine, are known Procrastination – the act of placing “Outreach services aims to remove a so can lead to similar patterns beyond as stress-producing foods and can im- low-priority tasks above high-priority lot of barriers for students to help them school, in the workplace and family life. pact negatively towards maintaining a ones – is the tipping point between a be as successful as possible on this cam- “Procrastination is huge, and a lot of healthy state of mind. Factors unrelated successful academic term and an undis- pus,” said Campoli. “We see time man- people deal with more of the symptoms to school, such as depression, can pro- ciplined, high-stress one, says Stepha- agement as being one piece towards be- of having ineffective time management. duce ineffective time management. nie Campoli, a counsellor at Outreach ing successful. The whole purpose of fo- They’ll experience different things like “The objective of our services is to en- Services. cusing in on time management is to see stress, putting other people’s needs be- courage people to have a healthy sense In a workshop titled Time Manage- how that personal wellness piece plays IRUH WKHLU RZQ ORZ VHOIFRQ¿GHQFH LQ of mental health and bringing awareness ment, students discussed barriers that into the whole picture, and encourage terms of completing tasks. They fear to some of the issues,” said Campoli. “If prevent people from effectively man- students to take care of themselves and rejection or that they are being pulled somebody is suffering from depression aging their time. Organized as a group put their needs as a priority.” in different directions,” said Campoli. or anxiety, they may experience a higher discussion, the course established these According to Campoli, negative self- ³>,W¶V DERXW@ ¿QGLQJ WKDW DSSURSULDWH level of stress on a day-to-day basis.” barriers, and allowed students to share talk, or not believing you can do some- balance between school, home life, and Outreach celebrates the small goals their own experiences, establish goals, thing, is a major issue when it comes to important social interactions.” students achieve while working towards recognize their failings in previous academic achievement. Students who An assessment of student lifestyle larger goals, and provides them with cycles and patterns, as well as receive don’t believe they can attain a certain regarding the importance of daily exer- strategies to improve. 4 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 TO CONTACT US

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leaving the U.S. open to at- tack from someone who just Canada built some fancy new weapons they’re itching to use? Perhaps, but why should should not Canada worry? We’re a multicultural na- tion. Widely multicultural, and be so hasty that’s fantastic, but will the Ca- nadian government take a pop- ularity nosedive from its im- to support migrant population if the Ca- nadian military doesn’t join its allies in taking out Assad? It’s a military likely. Even Durham College has a large student body made up of exchange students and response people who have immigrated to Canada from the Middle East. If Stephen Harper stands back against and does nothing while Barak Obama sends in troops to pro- tect those who can’t protect Syria themselves from these kinds RIKRUUL¿FDWWDFNVWKHQWKH&D- Canada should not support nadian government could look any military action in Syria weak in the eyes of its people. without UN support and nei- Financially we’re also linked ther should the United States. to the U.S. Almost 75 per cent Period. of our exports go south. So if The U.S. is being forced into the U.S. gets dragged into a a moral obligation to take ac- war, and its economy tanks, we tion against the Assad regime could go with it. for its alleged use of chemical Thousands of Canadians weapons against civilian popu- go to the U.S. every year for lations in Syria, but there’s one Richard East various reasons. If terrorist problem with that: any action attacks become rampant, then taken without the sanction of friend or the enemy of my ene- struction and are looking for an won’t be able to back out if they we’re going to get caught in the the United Nations, though my is my enemy? Oh, and then excuse to use them. North Ko- go in without UN sanction. FURVV¿UH1RWWRPHQWLRQVRPH morally valid, would be an ille- there’s the rest of the world – rea has had the U.S. in its sights You have to ask yourselves: of those terrorists could come gal action. And with several of including Canada - and the UN, for decades. China and Russia is it at all possible that the through Canada. the world’s nuclear power “bad stuck in the middle. are the wild cards here. While chemical weapon attacks were This may all seem far guys” backing Assad, it could Russia, China and North Ko- they won’t back any military ac- not done by the Assad regime? fetched, like a Hollywood mov- push the world that much clos- rea are nuclear powerhouses, tion against Assad without UN Is it possible someone else ie - World War Three starring er to its third world war, if not there’s no doubt, but Syria and sanction, they have working made the attack knowing full Will Smith as Barrack Obama starting one. Iran have done their own re- treaties with Syria and the U.S. well that Assad would be the - but it doesn’t change the fact Here’s the breakdown of the search into weapons of mass VR LW¶V GLI¿FXOW WR SUHGLFW ZKDW prime suspect and the U.S., be- that the U.S. needs to wait for teams: on one side you have destruction. That’s a strong they will do. There is also al- ing the moral compass of the UN approval to end Assad’s re- Syria, Russia, China, North Ko- offensive line-up of countries Qaida’s role. world - or so it thinks - would gime, so it’s done lawfully. And rea and Iran; on the other side that have, at one point or an- Why would these militants have no choice but to send in in the meantime, Canada needs is the U.S. and its allies, includ- other, all had their issues with be so willing to blow them- forces to oust Assad and, in do- to do what it does best: send ing Canada, the Syrian rebels the U.S. selves to kingdom-come just ing so, force Syria’s allies to act, humanitarian aid. To date and, to make things interest- If the U.S. sends its forces to kill Americans one day, then such as Iran attacking Israel? Canada has already committed ing, the rebels are being backed to Syria they will set off a pow- ¿JKW ZLWK WKHP DJDLQVW $VVDG And is it also possible that $203.5 million for humanitar- by al-Qaida. That’s right, the der keg. First, Iran has already the next? It doesn’t add up. once this wheel is spun, the UN ian assistance in Syria. people who blew up the World warned they will attack Israel if Is it possible there is a bril- and its western allies will have Trade Center and the U.S. are the U.S. attacks Syria, and both liant ruse going on, designed to to distance themselves from backing the same team. Is it those nations in the Middle drag the U.S. into a war it can’t the U.S., leaving it to clean up Christopher Burrows the enemy of my enemy is my East have weapons of mass de- win? The Americans certainly this mess on its own? Maybe

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ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Walter Passarella TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher Opinion The Chronicle October 1, 2013 5 The Harry PS4 versus Xbox One Potter if Sony is to be believed with tracted their announcement for gamers that like more of the announcement of this new after consumer complaints. an open world experience. Sarah bundle, that’s an incredible Another feature of the Xbox Although Microsoft only has franchise deal. You’ll still be expected to One that many gamers are look- a few exclusive titles, their larg- Pugsley buy separate games for each de- ing towards is the integration est franchise will be the icing vice, but many PS4 games will of sports entertainment. Micro- on the cake. For someone who lives on in be backwards compatible with soft has paired with TSN, NFL is well informed in the gam- Get out your headsets and the Vita so that you can play and many other major sport ing industry, it doesn’t take strap into your couch with a bag your favourite titles on the go. franchises to deliver an excep- ORQJ WR ¿JXUH RXW WKDW +DOR new series of Cheetos, the long-anticipated Microsoft’s Xbox One has a tional sports watching experi- is, and always will be, Micro- arrival of the next generation price tag of $499 and is consid- ence with live updates, scores soft’s claim to fame. The teaser consoles is coming this winter. erably more expensive than the and exclusive interviews that trailer released at their sum- But consider this. You’re a stu- Sony release. It too comes with can’t be seen anywhere else. mer conference gives a brief Jennifer dent on a budget, perhaps with some additional hardware, for Now we come to the most im- glimpse of Master Chief, look- ¿QDQFLDO REOLJDWLRQV VXFK DV instance. the Kinect device – portant part of any gamer’s ing solemn and stoic as he Lavery tuition, housing, and even gro- which will be the main point of decision: the new releases. At trudges through an unknown ceries. control (along with voice com- both press conferences over desert. And even though this Grabbing one of the new mands) that helps the user nav- the summer, Sony and Micro- illustrated no gameplay and Harry Potter fans better consoles may seem like a far- igate the system. The downfall? soft unveiled a wealth of new gave absolutely no insight into sit down for this. Take a fetched idea, especially for the You won’t be able to use your games, some of them exclusive the plot, the fans went wild. deep breath. Ready? There casual and uninformed gamer. Xbox One without the Kinect. to each console and others that So which is better? For casual is a new Harry Potter re- Both Sony and Microsoft seem Literally. Because the console span across both and extend to gamers who are less concerned lated movie being made. to understand their larger tar- works only for designated users the Wii U. with exclusiveness, the Play- Remember the text- get markets lie with students that are recognized through its Some 2014 titles will Station 4 is the obvious choice book Fantastic Beasts and have catered their pricing camera, which is a great anti- also be released for the with a $100 price difference. and Where to Find Them DQG RSWLRQV WR ¿W WKH UHDOLV- theft feature, you won’t be able PS3 and Xbox 360, but However Xbox fans shouldn’t from the series? Not the tic needs of your wallet. Still to play without it. their selection is limited. be quick to jump the boat just book that tried to bite you the question remains – when Some common complaints From Playstation comes King- yet, considering the wide vari- if you opened it incor- LW FRPHV WR SULFH DQG ÀH[- among Xbox enthusiasts are dom Hearts III, Final Fantasy ety of titles and the new voice rectly, but the other one. ibility, which one is better? that this could be a consid- %DWWOH¿HOG7KH:LWFKHU command interface that the Warner Brothers Studios It’s a tough decision. But let erable breach of privacy, es- and a few other titles that have Xbox One promises to deliver. has announced a partner- PHOD\RXWWKHÀHVKDQGERQHV pecially considering Micro- long been anticipated by die In the end, it all comes down to ship with famous author Sony’s PlayStation 4 is priced at soft’s earlier announcement hard Sony and RPG fans. your individual tastes. J.K. Rowling to extend the $399 and comes with their crit- that users wouldn’t be able Cross-console games such Either way the release of Harry Potter universe a ically acclaimed handheld con- to play the system without an as Watchdogs, Assassins these two new superpowers in little bit farther, with the sole, PlayStation Vita. The Vita Internet connection after 24 Creed: Black Flag and GTA gaming is sure to revolutionize production of Fantastic is currently priced at $250, and hours – but they quickly re- VI are also in high demand the gaming industry forever. Beasts and Where to Find Them. %DVHGRQWKHOLIHRI¿F- tional author Newt Sca- iPhone, Blackberry and Android: The Race mander, the movie will be set 70 years in the past, Cell phones have evolved from simple phone with basic text ‘connect’ the way Apple’s devices do. in New York, long before messaging to machines that browse the Internet with the ease of “Devices on the Android platform are compatible,” said Emma the time of Harry Potter a desktop computer. The ‘Smartphone Revolution’ began with the Miller, TELUS spokesperson. “For example, if you have a Sam- himself. That’s why it’s re- %ODFN%HUU\ZKLFKDOORZHGXVHUVWRVWD\FRQQHFWHGZLWKWKHLURI¿FH sung tablet it will connect with an LG Android phone or most lated. Harry Potter himself by sending and receiving emails on the go. Technology advanced other Android phones.” won’t make any appear- rapidly from there with Apple’s iPhone completely revolutioniz- While no ecosystem of devices has the connectivity of Apple, ances, but other creatures ing smartphones again. Now phones cost upward of $700 when Android is currently the closest. Between the selection of apps in and characters might. bought outside of a contract, there are four viable smartphone the Google Play store, to the syncing of contacts and calendars, “[The movie] is neither platforms and as students it’s time to decide what works best for Android is a solid platform to choose. This phone likely isn’t for a prequel nor a sequel of you, your electronic ecosystem and your budget. you if messaging and email is what you need most. There isn’t an the Harry Potter series, At $700+ for a phone, almost a quarter of the average college Android keyboard that works as well as Apple’s or BlackBerry’s but an extension of the tuition, for students it shouldn’t be about following a trend, it touch screen offerings and no touch screen that works like Black- wizarding world,” stated VKRXOGEHDERXW¿QGLQJWKHIXQFWLRQDOLW\DQGHFRV\VWHPWKDWEHVW Berry’s physical keyboard phones. J.K. Rowling in a press re- suits your own needs. Speaking of BlackBerry, there’s a lot of misconception about the lease from Warner Broth- Apple’s iOS and iPhone platform is the place to company. BlackBerry has just launched a new ers Studios. start. If connectivity between all your devices is platform with BB10. The platform is completely Rowling will be writing what you need most, Apple is the place. Macbooks, revamped and developer friendly. There is still the screenplay herself, say- iPads, iPhones and iPods all connect to each other a large application gap with BlackBerry World Luke ing it wouldn’t feel right if seamlessly. Your calendar, emails and just about being considerably smaller than the offerings someone else wrote it. everything can be synched effortlessly through the from Apple and Google, but the gap has closed Callebert Most are familiar with iCloud service. This means no matter what device by a wide margin since the upgrade in platform. the Harry Potter series, you’re using you will have access to the same in- BlackBerry is still the phone for hyper-connect- whether just the books, formation. Apple’s user interface is also incredibly ed individuals, with the hands down best touch just the movies of both. easy. Right out of the box, from video calling with FaceTime, to VFUHHQNH\ERDUGRQWKH=PRGHO7KHNH\ERDUGPRGL¿HVLWVHOI For the hardcore fans out voice assistance with Siri, Apple has integrated features in a user- DQGOHDUQVZKHUH\RXU¿QJHUSUHVVHVGRZQWRFXWGRZQRQW\S- there, this news couldn’t friendly manner. Apple might not be for you if you’re looking for a ing mistakes. The Z10 keyboard also learns what words you type have come at a better time. bigger screen size, mega-pixel heavy camera or physical keyboard. PRVWDQGDOORZV\RXWRµÀLFN¶XSDQGDGGWKDWZRUGLQWKHVHQ- There has been such a Apple likely also isn’t for you if you want a selection of the device WHQFH%ODFN%HUU\KDVGXEEHGWKLVµÀLFNW\SLQJ¶DQGLW¶VDYHU\VROLG long wait for something and how it looks as Apple only has one to two phones on the mar- addition. BlackBerry still has the physical keyboard with its Q10 like this, and the Potter ket at any given time. and Q5 offerings. As mentioned, the application gap between the fans are nearly losing their Android is the platform for you if customization and screen SODWIRUPVLVVLJQL¿FDQWDQGWKHFDPHUDLVQRWDVSRZHUIXODVRWKHU heads. size is what you need. Not everyone can afford a tablet, laptop and platforms. BlackBerry is for text messaging and email heavy users. The Harry Potter mov- smartphone. As a student the economical thing to do is to look The Windows 8 platform is the newest to the smartphone dis- ies have been popular from for a hybrid device. Enter devices known as the “phablets.” These cussion. Microsoft has done a good but not great job of trying at- the beginning, with a total devices can have screen sizes of up to six inches and are perfect for tain a connectivity level that reaches Apple and even Android. The of over $7 billion at the box cost-conscious students who need a phone but also want a tablet. application gap is actually smaller than BlackBerry’s but Micro- RI¿FH IRU DOO HLJKW PRYLHV Android is a licensed OS so it does not just have one form fac- soft has done a great job of making sure that big name apps are on combined. tor like Apple’s iPhone, there are many phones at different price their platform. The Nokia line of phones with Windows 8 has eas- No word yet on who points and screen sizes that all use the OS. ily the best cameras on smartphones. If photography-on-the-go will be playing the lead in App selection is no issue on any of these phones as the Google’s is your game then Nokia Windows Phones should be your game. this spin off, as it is still store, known as Google Play has more total apps than Apple’s App “Students should really look at the ecosystems associated with too early in the planning Store and most new apps launch directly to the platform. each smartphone before making a decision,” said Miller. stages to even start think- The myth about the Android is that because it’s an OS that is In the end it comes down to doing your research and mak- ing about possible actors. licensed across many phones and tablets they don’t necessarily ing an informed decision. 6 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus Students fight for lower tuition New lar meetings with students and electric Jennifer Lavery the UOIT board of governors. The Chronicle “We don’t want to keep the board of governors at bay,” said The average university stu- member, Jeremy Baarbé. “We signs for dent in Canada pays $5,581 in want them on our side.” tuition fees. International stu- Shaho Shahbazpanhi, an- dents pay $18,641 a year. That other member of Drop Tuition parking is a 37 per cent increase in tu- UOIT, said that there was a re- ition fees over the past four cent drop of $1,000 in tuition years for international under fees but “[that drop] isn’t going grad and graduate students. to be permanent.” Chris Burrows A student activist group, Cullen said that they are The Chronicle known as Drop Tuition UOIT looking for an immediate has taken a stand and has cre- freeze in tuition, so that it can- Parking permit holders ated a petition, directed at the not be raised or lowered. They in the Founders 6 lot and UOIT board of governors, to also want admission letters to the Whitby lot were given lower tuition fees for interna- be upfront with potential stu- a gift this year with the ad- tional students. dents so they know what has to dition of electric signs that This petition has garnered be paid from the start of their warn students they can more than 200 signatures on university experience. only park there if they have the hard copy version, and an Barb Bryan, the co-ordinator Jennifer Lavery a permit. online petition is going to be of Outreach Services, was there The signs are part of a released in the coming days. to show support for the meet- DROP TUITION UOIT TEAM: Peter Chinweuba, Jesse system designed to allow Their goal is to have more than ing back on Sept. 11. Cullen, Baker Baha, members of the organization Drop Tu- only those who have pur- 1,000 signatures. Recently, Durham College ition UOIT. chased parking permits ac- “International students are planned on moving the loca- cess to the lots when they hurting the most right now,” tion of Outreach Services to a do with support from just stu- “People are listening, stu- are nearing capacity. said newly appointed Chair- new location without consult- dents,” said Bryan. dents are listening,” said Cul- The system automati- man Jesse Cullen, a third-year ing students and volunteers of Shahbazpanhi is passion- len. “This stuff works. It’s not cally keeps track of the Criminology and Justice stu- the program. ate about this effort to lower always going to work, we aren’t number of vehicles enter- dent at UOIT. Bryan was proud to say that tuition fees for international always going to get what we ing and exiting the lot. Over a dozen members are more than 300 students sent students. “[International stu- want, but its important to un- When the number of ve- part of the group Drop Tuition emails to college president Don dents] cannot afford it,” says derstand that when we take ac- hicles in the lot reaches a UOIT. They all help with regu- Lovisa, and the sit-in of over 25 Shahbazpanhi. “Domestic stu- tion together, it does have an VSHFL¿FWKUHVKROGWKHVLJQV students in the Outreach Ser- dents only pay around $2,200 impact.” light up and the gates will vices room stopped the move of before other fees, where as in- Visit facebook.com/droptu- only open for permit hold- locations. ternational students will pay an itionuoit and their twitter page ers. Washroom “It’s amazing what you can upwards of $16,000.” for more information. shutdown in Standoff between SA and CSA downtown Brad Andrews to the May 30 vote Bickle was elected to where they lie with anything.” She also said The Chronicle the CSA board of directors, becoming their that the CSA is in the middle of consulting Oshawa east director. Bickle had been approved with lawyers on this dispute. Lawyers are being consulted by both to run for that position by the current SA When asked about contact between the Giorgio Berbatiotis sides as the Student Association’s mem- board. He was attending a CSA meeting two organizations, Baha also pointed to The Chronicle bership in the Canadian Student Alliance when he was informed by text message of %LFNOHDVEHLQJWKHODVWRI¿FLDOOLQNEHWZHHQ (CSA) is still in dispute. the vote to leave. them. According to Baha, the SA sent an of- A series of DC/UOIT’s On May 30 the SA’s board of directors The SA board was “in contravention of ¿FLDOOHWWHUDQGHPDLOWRWKH&6$FRQFHUQ- downtown facilities were voted to leave the CSA, a decision the CSA the CSA bylaws”, according to Bickle, and ing their withdrawal but received no reply. forced to close on Sept. 23 has not accepted. Currently on their web- he let the board know that they couldn’t According to Baha, the president of the after a water pressure is- site the CSA still lists Durham College as do that. “Because of the time of year, they SA, Peter Chinweuba, was made the desig- sue that affected east Os- one of its members. would still owe the membership fees for nated contact between the SA and the CSA. hawa caused washrooms In interviews with representatives from this year anyway, so it was a pointless ges- In response to questions about contact to stop functioning. both the SA and CSA, both said they are ture,” said Bickle. with the CSA and other issues, Chinweuba Under public health discussing the matter with lawyers. Bak- According to Veronica Barahona, com- wrote that what Baha “has told you is what regulations, buildings are er Baha, the SA board vice-chair, said he munications manager for the CSA, they I can say.” not allowed to operate could not answer several questions about have rules detailing how a member can Baha said that the SA did follow the without working wash- Durham College’s relationship with the leave their organization within their con- proper rules for leaving the CSA. “Ac- room facilities. CSA out of concern for legal issues. stitution. “If they followed the steps then cording to our lawyers, we did,” he said The affected DC/UOIT Baha said the vote to leave the CSA in we’d have no problem,” said Barahona. but added he couldn’t go into details. Not buildings inluded the Re- 0D\VWHPPHGIURPWKH¿UVWDQQXDOJHQHUDO “It’s not like a school hasn’t left before.” all board members attended the May 30 gent Theatre, the Faculty meeting held last year. A non-binding mo- These rules include notice of intention meeting but Baha said it still met quorum of Education, Bordessa tion was put forward to leave the CSA and of leaving the CSA by Feb. 1, a vote by the – the number of members needed to hold a Hall, 61 Charles St, and 2 join the Canadian Federation of Students organization’s entire board and the oppor- meeting and vote. Simcoe St. S. (CFS). It was passed by a student vote but tunity for the CSA to address that board. Speaking for himself, and not as the The issue affected all in an April 18 meeting the previous year’s The SA did not follow the rules, accord- vice-chair, Baha said the board’s decision buildings in the downtown board voted against doing so. ing to Barahona, which means the SA is to allow Bickle to run for the CSA position Oshawa area and it was According to Baha, after the newly elect- still a part of the CSA. “They have not gone was a “mistake” but so was the previous announced a little later HGERDUGWRRNRI¿FHLQ0D\WKH\OHDUQHGRI through the formal process of exiting our board’s decision to turn down the student that the DC/UOIT facili- the April vote and they brought the motion organization, so until we have that we can’t vote at the AGM. ties would remain closed to leave the CSA forward again. “Some peo- really move forward.” The CSA collects membership dues for the remainder of the ple found this was undemocratic since the She said their organization has had no from its member organizations in May, day. students actually voted to leave, it wasn’t RI¿FLDOFRQWDFWZLWKWKH6$DQGFODLPVWKH\ which according to them includes Durham Activities resumed as the [previous] board’s decision,” said Baha. have ignored their phone calls and emails College. The amount is $6 for every full- normal by 6 a.m. on Sept. He said leaving the CSA was what the stu- since Bickle left the SA. time Durham College student. Last year 24 after the Durham Re- dents wanted and that’s why the board “Our organization believes they’re not the amount paid was over $47,000. When gion works department re- passed the motion. being responsible and evading account- asked whether the SA would be paying solved the water pressure This vote was not done properly, ac- ability at this point,” said Barahona. those dues, Baha said he could not answer issue. cording to Josh Bickle, the former vice- “Everything has just kind of been at a until they heard back from their lawyers. president of college affairs for the SA. Prior standstill,” said Barahona. “We don’t know “We’ll let you know,” said Baha. Campus The Chronicle October 1, 2013 7

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CULTURE COUNTS: Greg Murphy, dean of the School of Media, Art and Design at Durham College, engages in a round-table discussion with other community members regarding culture in Oshawa. Oshawa promotes art and culture some provincial funding,” said some really great things hap- to us for interviews or meet- DUHZLWKLQWKLVGH¿QLWLRQRIFXO- Sarah Pugsley England. “The provincial gov- pen; Oshawa Space Invaders ings,” said Craig Baker, a rep- tural assets that we are embrac- The Chronicle ernment has decided that they for example...it’s really ignited resentative from the consulting ing.” want to put money towards WKH FRPPXQLW\ WR VD\ ¿QDOO\ ¿UPRI0LOOLHU'LFNLQVRQ%ODLV During the launch, many The city of Oshawa is taking helping municipalities grow in we have the city recognizing who spoke on the importance community members and lead- huge steps to promote the de- a creative economy.” that we exist and that we’re do- of culture within an expanding ers were able to integrate their velopmental arts in the commu- England also explains that ing these things,” said England. community. thoughts for culture in Oshawa nity. Oshawa’s Art, Culture and WKLVZLOOEHWKH¿UVWWLPHLQ2V- “I think it’s sparking new con- Baker said more than 50 and share ideas at round table Heritage Plan, was launched at hawa’s history that the commu- versations for new opportuni- municipalities in Ontario have discussions. The meeting was the Civic Recreation Complex nity is going to have an actual ties.” completed cultural plans, be- open to the public. on Wednesday, Sept 25. focus on arts, culture and heri- The Culture Counts plan, cause they have recognized just Culture is an important sta- Oshawa councillors, com- tage. which aims to be completed by how important cultural assets ple in any community, and by munity members, cultural rep- In the past, Oshawa’s largest March 2014 and will run for 5 are. taking an interest in this action resentatives and promoters all focus has been on recreation to 10 years, hopes to establish a In a municipal cultural plan- plan students at Durham Col- took part in discussion to illus- and sports, which England says creative economy in the city of ning toolkit laid out by the gov- lege/UOIT can share their own trate their ideas for improving is a component of culture, but Oshawa and bring in new types ernment of Ontario in 2011, ideas for the betterment of the Oshawa’s cultural landscape. it’s not the only component of of jobs and opportunities for they note that it’s important for city. Oshawa councilor Amy culture in Oshawa. all members of the community, municipalities to integrate cul- Students in the creative arts England, a former student at Right before the launch of ZLWK D VSHFL¿F IRFXV RQ \RXQJ ture into planning systems and can also encourage the devel- Durham College and former the Culture Counts initiative, people and students. build a shared vision with the opment of a creative economy president of the Student Asso- Space Invaders took to the The committees and devel- community. in Oshawa through the com- ciation, advocated the plan to streets in the heart of down- opers running the plan also The city of Oshawa is fol- munity survey. council during the election and town Oshawa. released an innovative com- lowing a very similar line of Anyone who is a temporary has high hopes for its success. It has been showcasing some munity survey to the public, thought. or permanent resident of Os- “I campaigned on the plan, it RI 2VKDZD¶V ¿QHVW WDOHQW DQG which was not part of the initial “We also have rapidly ex- KDZDFDQ¿OORXWWKHVXUYH\DQG was one of my biggest platform over 100 artists and creators launch plan. panding creative cultural in- have their say at www.oshawa. points in the election. And I was have occupied vacant buildings “The standing committee dustries; digital media, vid- ca/culturecountssurvey, or working with staff and council and spots on the street to share felt very strongly...they wanted eographers, sound recording, visit the Culture Counts blog at to try and get it started, and their work. to go to the community, not al- broadcasting, a lot of the fastest www.oshawa.ca/culturecounts then we were able to receive “Spawning this, we’ve had ways have the community come growing parts of the economy for updated information. 8 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus It’s not too late to enrol in college programs Student registration starting soon for January 2014

Sarah Pugsley break instead of a full sum- The Chronicle mer, but that can fast-track the amount of time that you spend Students who didn’t get into studying.” the program of their choice in )DVWWUDFNLQJ \RXU VWXG- September, or just didn’t have ies can also be a double-edged the time to apply, now have a sword. There are many things chance to enroll in the winter that a student needs to bal- semester. Durham College’s ance in order to stay success- January enrolment for 2014 of- ful, including a part-time job fers a wide variety of programs and enough time to blow off for new and returning students. some steam and have fun with Starting in January, po- friends. tential and current students Another drawback is that can apply to more than 40 if you fail a course, you’ll still programs that offer two- and need to return the following three-year diplomas, graduate semester to complete the credit FHUWL¿FDWHV DQG FRPSUHVVHG before you receive your diplo- delivery options. All of these PD )RU VWXGHQWV ZKR DUHQ¶W options are available at the Os- ready for the additional pres- hawa, Whitby and Pickering sure, a shortened study period Learning Centre campuses. could be a lot to handle. A January start can also ben- “[It’s] a drawback too for H¿W WKRVH ZKR DUH LQWHUHVWHG some, there’s pros and cons for in over-subscribed programs. however [it’s] set up. Some- Practical Nursing, Animal Care, times it can be tough to keep Event Planning, Computer Sys- Sarah Pugsley up,” said Larmer. tems Technician and Advanced But if you’re up to the chal- Care Paramedic are offered in FINANCIAL AID: Dawn Larmer, a member of the front line staff at Admissions and OHQJHLWFDQGH¿QLWHO\EHDUH- January because they have a Recruitment for Durham College. warding experience. January highly competitive admissions enrolment is now open, and process. By giving potential bridge the competitive gap that “A January start can be ben- Larmer, a member of the front more information regarding students the chance to apply exists when these programs are H¿FLDOLI\RXVWDUW3ROLFH)RXQ- line staff at Admissions and Re- SURJUDPVDQG¿QDQFLDODLGFDQ in both September and Janu- only offered once in a full study GDWLRQV LQ )HEUXDU\ DQG  JR cruitment for Durham College. be found at www.durhamcol- ary, Durham College is able to period. through to August,” says Dawn “You would get a two-week lege.com/january.

Residences New houses for students encouraged Construction underway to go green

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Village Suites Oshawa, Giorgio Berbatiotis two dozen new houses. I a popular apartment com- The Chronicle If the project goes forward plex built for student hous- as planned the new homes ing on the corner of Simcoe A new construction project should be ready in about a Street and Niagra Drive is has begun on the north arm of year. installing solar panels on Niagara Drive near Dalhou- This is the latest in a se- its roof to continue living sie Crescent, just behind the ries of housing developments up to its image as a “green new St. Louis Ribs and Wings. that began popping up around community”. Trucks were seen caryring campus in the last year. The The solar panels are loads of dirt out of what was a proposed subdivision would being installed by North JUDVV\¿HOGMXVWWRWKHHDVWRI ¿QG LWVHOI DW WKH KHDUW RI RII Grid Solar, which expects Niagara Park. campus housing nestled be- Giorgio Berbatiotis the panels to generate A construction worker on tween Dalhousie to the north 236 kilowatts per day in the site said the plot is being and Village Suites Oshawa to NEW CONSTRUCTION: Construction crews begin pre- ideal conditions, enough prepared for a proposed sub- the south. paring a formerly vacant lot for the construction of a pro- to power the average home division that would have some posed new subdivision for about 12 days. Build- ing manager Jeff Churchill expects the panels to be up and running by the end of November. In addition to install- Changes in student plan ing solar panels, Village Suites Oshawa has a series Sarah Pugsley vaccinations, physiothera- tion and trip interruption. part-time student over 21 or a of other features to help it The Chronicle pists, chiropractors, mas- The annual health plan fee full-time student over 25, you operate as a “green com- sage therapists, ambulance. costs $193.46 yearly but you may not be entitled to your par- munity.” They use an un- New changes for the Stu- Dental: checkups, clean- have the option of paying only ents’ coverage any more. Hav- derground cistern to store dent Health Plan at Dur- LQJV ¿OOLQJV DQG H[WUDFWLRQV GD\ ZLWK EHQH¿WV WKDW ing security in tight situations rainwater for maintenance ham College/UOIT are in Vision: eye exams, eye- equal over $900 a semester. FRXOGSURYHEHQH¿FLDOIRUERWK use, and every apartment effect for the 2013-2014 glasses and contact lenses. The plan was designed for \RXU KHDOWK DQG VDIHW\ )RU has a master switch de- policy year. Some additional NEW Travel: 120 days per students by students and is more information, visit www. signed to make it easy for EHQH¿WV IRU VWXGHQWV LQFOXGH trip, 5 million dollars per in- in partnership with the Stu- ihaveaplan.ca or contact the SA tenants to minimize power Health: prescription drugs, cident, plus trip cancella dent Association. If you’re a for more information. use.

Campus The Chronicle October 1, 2013 9 ‘Eat St.’ films at DC/UOIT Giorgio Berbatiotis food sales in the past. The Chronicle “So, on one hand, it’s good to see a new business model that Students getting off the bus has been proven to be a vibrant on Sept. 24 were greeted by source of inexpensive food for Urban Smoke, a food truck campuses across the world, from Toronto, and the crew however it is concerning that of Eat St., a popular Food they would limit this growth Network show, that came to PRGHOZLWKDSUR¿WVKDULQJUH- campus to shoot an episode on quirement.” Urban Smoke. “One of the core issues Serving lunch for a few with Aramark has to do with hours that day, Urban Smoke student choice,” says Baarbe. was making its second “Students want real, healthy appearance on campus since food, at a good price. Aramark reaching a deal with Aramark. It tries really hard to make it will now regularly be providing seem like students have choice. students with a little more The Tim Hortons, cafeterias, variety in their food options. etc. are how they try to build di- A subsidiary of the catering versity into their business mod- company BBQ Gourmet, Ur- el. But in reality, students have ban Smoke is one of eight food few options besides Aramark.” trucks they operate throughout This could create prob- the GTA and is expected to stop lems for students who have by the bus loop and the Whit- dietary restrictions or who re- by campus once a week if the frain from certain foods for demand is there. religious reasons. “We’re doing about 50 That seems to be the case events this week alone,” here as well; although; Urban said Aldi Dzilums, who was Smoke provides an alterna- operating Urban Smoke. Giorgio Berbatiotis tive to limited food options “Urban Smoke was built on campus, it does little for because of the food truck craze *(77,1*7+(6+27¶(DW6W·GLUHFWRU.HHUR%LUODDQGKLVFUHZJHWVRPH a student population that is in Toronto, just to stay ahead of IRRWDJHRIVWXGHQWVHQMR\LQJWKHLUPHDOVIURPIRRGWUXFN8UEDQ6PRNH increasingly looking for the game.” vegan, kosher and halal foods. “We found Urban Smoke, That being said, the new we knew about their great ³,W¶V WHUUL¿F LWV D JUHDW promoting the event. And campus as part of a contract with vehicular eatery making its reputation and dedication to opportunity to give students and really I think todays success, Aramark, with the sole rounds on campus does offer great barbecue and invited faculty an alternative to food and you can see that with exception of the Student Centre some vegetarian options, and them to be on the show,” said services that are available the crowds gathered here, a facilities. students waiting in line for Keero Birla, the director of Eat here.” big part of that is the college Some have been critical of Urban Smoke’s fare seemed 6W  ³:H WKRXJKW >¿OPLQJ DW 7KLV ZDV WKH ¿UVW WLPH (DW standing behind the shoot the way this contract allows excited to see the food truck on DC/UOIT] would make sense; 6W KDG ¿OPHG RQ D &DQDGLDQ today.” Aramark to conduct business site offering its services. we knew there would be a lot campus, according to Birla. Urban Smoke pays Aramark on campus. “Living on a cam- Samantha Moore, manager of young people, it would be a “We’re proud to be here. Dur- 15 per cent of its sales, accord- pus that is somewhat isolated of marketing and social media great day, a good turnout.” ham College is great, obviously ing to Dzilums, for the licence from the rest of the city, there for Urban Smoke noted that Birla, who as director of Eat a food-savvy community.... to sell food on the campus, are not many alternatives to certain menu options can St., has encountered quite a and they certainly know their which is exclusive to Aramark Aramark,” says Jeremy Baarbe, be prepared vegan and that few food trucks, notes that very barbeque,” said Birla. under a contract with DC/ a former member of the SA if enough interest was ex- rarely do they see food truck “The school has been UOIT. Without Aramark ap- board of directors, who actively pressed Urban Smoke can directly on campuses, and said tremendous, they’re very, proving a vendor, none are campaigned against companies incorporate menu items to WKLVPLJKWHYHQEHWKH¿UVWWLPH very welcoming, they’ve allowed to sell food on cam- like Aramark being allowed to accommodate any dietary he’s seen one set up like this. helped us in logistics and pus. All vendors are on hold exclusive rights to campus restriction. The truth beneath the tombstone Christopher Burrows Mohawk College and, during The Chronicle a pub night, dug up Napier’s Bones, as the slide rules were Outside the A-wing of the called, and returned them Gordon Willey building, tucked home. away, close to the building’s Mohawk College was quick wall, stands a small tomb- to respond with a threat of stone that reads nothing more war against Durham College, than “RIP Napier’s Bones.” but nothing came of it and, in This tombstone marks the end February 1977 at the end of of a rivalry between Durham Winter Fest, Napier’s Bone’s College and Mohawk College were laid to rest here at the from nearly four decades ago. college. The story began in 1976 with As the story goes, making a basketball game between the their way from a drafting two schools that ended with room in the technology wing Durham’s loss. As a trophy, of the college, where the bones &KULVWRSKHU%XUURZV Mohawk claimed a slide rule - were hidden for their own a six-foot calculator developed safe-keeping, the pallbearers IN MOURNING: 'XUKDP&ROOHJHVWXGHQWV-DKOHHO.HUUDQG6WHSKDQLH/HZLV by 17-century mathematician formed a pagan-like funeral PRXUQ1DSLHU·V%RQHV\HDUVDIWHULWVEXULDORQFDPSXV John Napier - as its own and procession. Dressed in their buried it deep, somewhere, on white lab coats with paper its campus. bags covering their heads, they of the college, the lights on Napier’s Bones was laid to rest, is theirs. That November, three Dur- marched through the hallways, their calculators illuminating deep in the earth and encased in Despite rumours of a curse ham College students known into the student lounge and their way like lanterns. concrete, waiting for the day that threatened to mar grades only as Mack, Mr. X and cafeteria before ending their While reciting a mathemati- when the Mohawk Mountain- of all math students, there has Bubbles made their way to death march on the front lawn cal formula to appease a curse, eers would return to claim what been no evidence to support it. 10 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus Having fun without the sun ¿QLVKHG DQG VRXJKW VKHOWHU They were drenched and cov- Contestants ered in sand from head to toe.

The rain weakened the sculp- get muddy tures so the judging was pushed up by a half hour to 2:30. With seven registered teams, it made at the beach for friendly competition. A Victorian-style castle by Rebecca Watson -RKQ %RZURQV ZRQ ¿UVW SUL]H The Chronicle despite one of his side tow- ers caving in. Shortly after the Waves crashed onto the judging was done, the rain shore and fog loomed overhead. picked up pressure and despite A moderate rainfall started at a great effort, most castles got dawn and lasted all day. A cold rained out completely. wet scene left seagulls picking Special guest Pachi, the mas- at the wormy ground. Not quite cot for the TO2015 Pan Am/ the weather organizers wanted Parapan Games was also rained IRU 2VKDZD¶V ¿UVW VDQG VFXOS- out. ture festival. But with determi- He showed up early in the nation and a creative spirit the day and waited in the car for beach was not clear for long. a few hours before leaving be- Drenched from head to toe, cause of the downpour. None- sand castle builders put their Rebecca Watson theless, Ignite, the team that comfort aside. Digging, mount- works to spread awareness ing, scooping and sculpting, GETTING SANDY: Despite gloomy weather conditions Alexandra Hernendez about the Pan Am/Parapan they made the best of it. and her daughter Ella Hernendez take part in a sand castle building competition at Games, gave Mary Lou Nac- With onlookers grouped un- Lakeview Park. carato, the event coordinator, der a gazebo, sculptors trudged a hefty supply of stickers and on despite the constant precipi- merchandise to give out. tation. They were wet but car- Anne Posteraro. creative designs. Hours passed Scales on the alligator, the beak As soon as the winners were ried on for hours. A small radio With patience and a light as builders intently worked on on the bird, and a clock on the announced, Naccarato handed set to a classical station kept hand, sculptures started to their structures. Tools of all parliament tower seemed to out stickers and the gazebo got them going. emerge from the ground. Crazy kinds, including popsicle sticks, take the longest to perfect. taken down. Everyone left in a “It helps initiate creativity birds, alligators and a parlia- ice cream scoops and straws, Closing in on the deadline hurry, wet and cold, and full of and calmness,” said participant ment building were among the helped create realistic detail. of two o’clock, many inventors accomplishment. Oshawa’s doors are wide open

Sadia Badhon Oshawa’s history and heritage. through research. there were no houses or shop- dian Victory Garden Project in- The Chronicle “I’ve grown up in Oshawa so I The sites have to have some ping centres, it was all farm- spired by gardens people grew know a lot about what was old heritage or cultural connection, land…you kind of forget what it in their backyards during the With the Doors Open event, Oshawa when I was a kid. I’ve or something unusual or spe- was like,” Wilkinson said. First and Second World Wars people of Oshawa got a chance seen it really change,” she said. cial about them in order to be There are many interest- when there was a shortage of to relive some culture and his- Part of the working group’s part of Doors Open, she said. ing sites to visit this year, such food. There are also cultural tory as 23 heritage sites opened job is going out to the sites and Doors Open is a city run as Camp X, where spies were activities inside the sites and their doors for tours to the pub- PDNLQJ VXUH WKH\ ¿W WKH UH- event under the Provincial On- trained during the Second demonstrations from local art- lic. quirements set by the Ontario tario Heritage Trust Act and it’s World War. As well as churches ists. Each of the sites has tours Marg Wilkinson, who has Heritage Trust. They do so by currently celebrating its 10th built as early as 1867. There is from representatives in the been involved with the Doors checking the archives for histo- year. also Union Cemetery, schools, building who know about the Open Oshawa Working Group ry of the sites, as well as getting “It’s hard for people to even community centres, museums, history. There is a lot to learn. IRUWKHSDVW¿YH\HDUVDVDYRO- information from the partici- comprehend how different this old houses, and factories. Doors Open is a major event unteer, takes a keen interest in SDQWV DQG ¿OOLQJ LQ RWKHU JDSV area was even 20 years ago A new edition is the Cana- for Heritage Oshawa. Opting out of health benefits is easy as 1..2..3

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Campus The Chronicle October 1, 2013 11 Students can get financial aid

Venessa Whitelock to students is to write a cover November and again Janu- The Chronicle letter in advance of their expe- ary to March. First two weeks rience. So it would be easy for in September they are offered Durham College Financial them to apply for the awards daily but after that Tuesdays Aid helps thousands of stu- and edit their letter as they go. LQ 2VKDZD DQG 0RQGD\V LQ dents each year. ³1RRQHDSSOLHVQRRQHJHWV Whitby. The department does more WKH PRQH\´ H[SODLQHG %HOO The names for the semi- WKDQKHOS VWXGHQWV ZLWK ¿QDQ- “Absolutely apply for every- nars were brainstormed with cial issues; they counsel stu- WKLQJ\RXFDQ´6KHVDLGVFKRO- a group consisting of staff and dents with budgeting for the arships are advertised on the students. school year. VFKRROZHEVLWHEXWVXUSULVLQJ- The department wanted “Durham College students ly not many students go after something that would catch are encouraged to do a stu- WKHPDQGEHFDXVHWKH\GRQRW SHRSOH¶VDWWHQWLRQZKLOHUHÀHFW- GHQW SUR¿OH´ VDLG +HLGL %HOO apply the money is given back ing the essence of the seminar. ¿QDQFLDORI¿FHULWKHOSVWRJHW to the donor. “The feedback from the sem- the required money for their ³, GLG P\ VWXGHQW ¿QDQFLDO inars is 98.6 per cent of the stu- QHHGV,I\RXDUHD¿UVWJHQHUD- DLG VXPPDU\ SUR¿OH and also dents who attended our Money tion student you could get up to student awards.ca and they Matters - Show Me The Money IRUWKHVFKRRO\HDU´ have a lot of scholarships that workshop said they would rec- Students are advised to they give out. Last year I re- RPPHQG LW WR RWKHU VWXGHQWV´ PDNH D SUR¿OH LQ RUGHU WR JHW FHLYHG  IURP 'XUKDP ¿QDQFLDODLGRI¿FHU&KULV5RFKD extra funds from the school. Venessa Whitelock &ROOHJH DQG  IURP WKH said. “The numbers may vary Workshops help guide students *0  VFKRODU DZDUG from session to session but last on how to do the online appli- SHOW ME THE MONEY: +HLGL%HOOÀQDQFLDODLGRIÀ- It covered my tuition and then year the department saw over cation. cer at Durham College, explaining to a student how to H[WUDFRVWVOLNHWH[WERRNV´ VWXGHQWVSDUWLFLSDWH´  )RU H[DPSOH IRU VWXGHQWV ÀOORXWWKHÀQDQLDODLGSURÀOH Show Me the Money is the If students would like to GRLQJ WKH SUR¿OH \RX ZRXOG ¿UVW VHPLQDU GXULQJ WKH \HDU know when the seminars will need an idea of how much in- EXWWKHUHDUHDVHULHVRI¿QDQ- WDNH SODFH WKH\ FDQ DGG 'XU- come you will be getting from outside sources. stressful to apply for these cial aid workshops beginning ham &ROOHJH¿QDQFLDO DLG RQ SDUHQWV IDPLO\ PHPEHUV RU Students may think it is DZDUGVEXWDVXJJHVWLRQPDGH September and running until Facebook. Kids cut hair for a good cause

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Featuring a little girl her character shone through at donated countless hours col- HQWV JUHDWJUDQGSDUHQWV´ VDLG year for cancer research. ZLWK QR KDLU WKH FRPPHUFLDO this year’s marathon. lecting donations and putting Jephson. (YHU\\HDUUXQQHUVEULQJLQ made Jephson cry. She turned “She never had short hair up signs. Courtney and her -DFRE 5DOVWRQ KDV EHHQ DURXQGWRIRU WRKHUPRPDQGVDLG³0RP, before and although she had grandmother went door to door touched by cancer in a similar FDQFHUUHVHDUFK6LQFHWKH want to give little girls ponytails DPSOHRSSRUWXQLW\WREDFNRXW WKLV \HDU DQG ZLWK WKH KHOS RI ZD\ ,Q  KLV JUDQGIDWKHU Terry Fox marathon has raised DQGEUDLGV´ &RXUWQH\ NHSW WR KHU ZRUG´ KHU SDUHQWV UDLVHG PRUH WKDQ ZDVGLDJQRVHGZLWKFDQFHUDQG PRUHWKDQ 12 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus DC teacher motivates classroom a planner. He also attends the Shane MacDonald Drama Club, which he enjoys The Chronicle because he used to be an actor EHIRUH KH ¿QLVKHG KLJK VFKRRO In Grade 10, Jason Vassell and pursued policing. was stopped for shoplifting a Vassell hopes students see hair product. Someone gave he practices what he preaches him a break and didn’t call the and can lead by example. police. ,Q WKH FODVVURRP WKH ¿UVW When he left high school thing Vassell wants is an un- he still needed half a credit to derstanding of the rules. If JUDGXDWH:KHQKHKDGKLV¿UVW rules are followed, there won’t job interview with the police it be any issues. The second thing didn’t go well. He wasn’t off to he wants in class is humour. “I the best start. love joking,” says Vassell. He Yet today, Vassell is a con- has done impressions of Arnold stable with the RCMP and a Schwarzenegger, Eddie Mur- teacher in the Protection Secu- phy, Abe Simpson and Yoda in rity Investigations program at class. Durham College. Though, as a teacher, it’s not “The road’s not going to be always a joking matter. Vas- paved and it’s not going to be sell has to fail students and perfect. You just have to keep understands that if he fails moving forward and keep im- someone, they may not like proving yourself,” says Vassell, him. “I think it’s even more of a teacher student’s have identi- an accomplishment if I can fail ¿HGDVVRPHRQHWKH\ORRNXSWR somebody and still get them to Daniel Maddalena, a student understand why I failed them. in Vassell’s ethics class who And to encourage them to carry DOVR ZDQWV WR EH D 5&03 RI¿- on.” cer, says Vassell is a relatable, Vassell has experienced inspiring teacher. failed job interviews but never “He has been through every- let it stop him. Shane MacDonald thing everyone else has,” says “Nothing is stopping you Maddalena. “He always uses from achieving your goals, you his life experiences to back up TEACHER RESPECTED BY STUDENTS: Jason Vassell teaching his Youth and just have to go out and get it. I what he’s talking about.” Diversity class for the Protection Security Investigations program. always tell them (students), ev- Vassell says he connects to erybody’s got a different path to students because he comes he was called to the RCMP in and that’s a reason why I’m same level as us.” where they’re going,” says Vas- from the same place as they Regina. able to relate to a lot of the stu- He encourages his students sell. “Even if you fail at some- do. He started his schooling at Since then he has worked in dents,” says Vassell. “They all to get involved with volunteer- thing, don’t give up. You got to Durham College as a part-time security, corrections and loss want to go different avenues.” ing and with the school. He keep at it.” student in the Police prevention. Becky Lyvers, another stu- has taken part in volunteer Vassell could be working Foundations program. He When he was a loss pre- dent in Vassell’s ethics class, programs like Big Brothers for the RCMP but instead he is wasn’t sure what kind of stu- YHQWLRQRI¿FHUKHZRUNHGZLWK says she respects him because and Reason Against Drugs in here teaching. dent he would be because he the person who stopped him he’s informative and keeps stu- the community and at school “I really take a lot of joy in hadn’t done well in high school, for shoplifting when he was in dent’s attention. Lyvers, who he helps out with the Durham seeing people reach their goals but he excelled at college. After Grade 10. wants to work in corrections, Ideas Den competition – last DQGVXFFHHGDQG¿QGZKDWWKH\ becoming a full time student, “I did some different things says it’s like Vassell is “on the year as a judge and this year as want to do in life.” First generation students offered a helping hand To help these students Ro- events and only communicate Catherine Legault mao Vandepol has set up vari- via e-mail. The Chronicle ous events with the college. “I think the most important Lattes with Lucy is an event Ro- thing is students know there’s About a third of all students mao Vandepol sets up herself. someone out there for them at Durham College have par- It functions as drop-in hours to reach out to,” said Romao ents or legal guardians who did for students who want to share Vandepol. not attended post-secondary. their successes, need some sup- First generation students are 7KLVPDNHVWKHVWXGHQWV¿UVW port and chat with Lucy and VHOILGHQWL¿HG 7KH FROOHJH GH- JHQHUDWLRQ DQG TXDOL¿HV WKHP other students. ¿QHV ¿UVW JHQHUDWLRQ VWXGHQWV for some extra support from “Often students will come as students whose parents or the college. together to problem solve, or legal guardian did not go to First generation students come up with some ideas, or post-secondary. Students who who need help can turn to Lucy just have a conversation. Some- have siblings who attended Romao Vandepol, who is the times what I do is invite my col- post-secondary before them FRRUGLQDWRU IRU ¿UVW JHQHUD- leagues to join in on the infor- VWLOO TXDOLI\ DV ¿UVW JHQHUDWLRQ tion students mal conversation,” said Romao students. ³0\UROHDVWKH¿UVWJHQHUD- Vandepol. By identifying themselves tion student co-ordinator is to Beyond Lattes with Lucy DV¿UVWJHQHUDWLRQRQWKHLU2Q- provide e-mentoring to all our there are multiple events for tario College Application Ser- ¿UVW JHQ VWXGHQWV WR DFW DV D ¿UVW JHQHUDWLRQ VWXGHQWV VXFK vice (OCAS) application form supporter and an encourager, as time management and study or the Student Success survey, Catherine Legault to provide them with informa- strategies. These events require students are automatically con- tion for the transition to col- students to sign up in advance nected with Romao Vandepol. ASSISTING FIRST TIMERS: Lucy Romao Vandepol lege, to be their go to person at SALS or by e-mailing Romao Students who did not but are VLWVLQKHURIÀFHDW'XUKDP&ROOHJH5RPDR9DQGH- and to help them feel connect- 9DQGHSRO¿UVW FRQVLGHUHG¿UVWJHQHUDWLRQVWX- SROLVWKHÀUVWJHQHUDWLRQFRRUGLQDWRUDQGKHOSVVWX- ed to the campus,” said Romao +RZHYHU QRW DOO ¿UVW JHQ- dents based on the criteria can dents adjust to post-secondary. Vandepol. eration students attend the contact Romao Vandepol. Campus The Chronicle October 1, 2013 13 Durham continues to see growth

partnering with Durham Col- lege by sharing the same cam- College pus, some facilities, and select- ed services, and offering stu- dents the options of a diploma opened in and a degree. By September 2006, the col- lege’s full-time enrolment was 1967 with almost 6,000 students with thousands of part-time stu- dents and more than 42,000 just a little alumni. In 2010 the college had more than 50,000 alumni. According to the Ontario over 200 college application service, in 2012 the college had the highest enrolment growth of students any college in the province. It KDG ZHOFRPHG  ¿UVW\HDU Reshanthy students that September and Vijayarajah 9,047 in total. The Chronicle In 2013 the college was able to add a new addition to the Bistro 67 was named after Whitby campus. The Centre the year Durham College was For Food, a $20 million proj- founded. ect with new courses and a fully Durham College was found- functional restaurant. ed in September 1967 with 16 The college now has 735 full- portable classrooms, 14 staff time staff and faculty members and 205 students. Reshanthy Vljayarajah with 685 part-time staff. The  7KH FRXUVHV ¿UVW RIIHUHG college has more then 9,000 were in applied arts, business DURHAM HAS OVER 700 STUDENTS: Durham College students hang out near full-time students, 1,400 ap- and technology; with only the Gordon Willey building. prentices and thousands in 1,250 students by its 10th anni- continuing and online studies. versary it later added courses in There are two campuses, one health science and adult train- expanded with a robotics lab. and apprentice studies. and York universities offer- learning site and several com- ing. By 1990 the Whitby campus The Campus later estab- ing university-level courses. munity employment services In 1987 the facilities were was opened with skill training lished partnerships with Trent n 2003 UOIT opened its doors, throughout Durham Region. A new movie studio in Durham Elder

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Since coming to UOIT three UOIT years ago for Forensic Psychol- ogy, Kai Ajayi has participated in the creation of many produc- next tions, including Frozen Echoes, D VKRUW ¿OP WKDW ZDV UHOHDVHG earlier this year. Helping on the month VHWVDWLV¿HGKLVKXQJHUWRGLUHFW Teanna Dorsey for a little while, but eventually The Chronicle he decided to create his own production company, Skyshot Elder Shirley Williams Studios. Within this company, will visit the Aboriginal Ajayi directs and manages the Students Centre on Oct 3. audio on set and during the ed- Contact Aboriginal Advis- iting process. ers Julie Pigeon or Peggy “Skyshot Studios makes Forbes to make a one-on- more creative media,” Ajayi ex- one appointment or drop plains. by the centre to speak to “We provide audio and video Williams. services to companies that may Elders of different back- need advertising.” grounds are available to Last year, Ajayi partnered counsel aboriginal stu- up with Pascal Zois, the owner dents and assist them with of Blue Phoenix Productions, any problems or concerns. and helped with the creation The Aboriginal Student of Frozen Echoes and other Centre is located in room VKRUW¿OPV$PRQWKDJR$MD\L Kathryn Boyle 1264 in the Simcoe build- turned to Summer Company, a ing. government organization dedi- DIRECTOR IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA: Kai Ajayi owns Skyshot Studios, a Elder Shirley Williams cated to helping students and SURGXFWLRQFRPSDQ\WKDWFDWHUVWRWKHDXGLRDQGYLVXDODVSHFWVRIÀOP is a member of the Bird young entrepreneurs start their Clan of the Ojibway and own businesses, and created Odawa First nations of Skyshot Studios. money I wanted to make and “It’s an educational process,” to create multiple web series Canada. Her aboriginal “First I came up with the how much money I needed.” he says. DQGVKRUW¿OPV³:HZLOOZRUN name is Migizi ow-kwe, logo and the name,” he says. Summer Company has offered In the next few months, Sky- on a lot of things, including a which means ‘that Eagle “Then I had to think about $MD\LEXW¿UVWKHPXVW shot Studios will be teaming up project I won’t reveal,” Ajayi Woman’. what I had to offer, how much FRPSOHWH¿YHZHHNVRIFODVVHV with Blue Phoenix Productions smiles. 14 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 15 16 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus The Chronicle October 1, 2013 17 Desjardins adds coverage

Kate Hussey erage for up to 120 days, and The Chronicle for a maximum of $5 mil- lion per incident. The plan Seeking quotes for travel also includes up to $1,500 insurance was one of the last for trip cancellation, as well steps most travelling stu- as $5,000 for interruption in dents took before leaving the case of a medical emergency. country last semester. Students who are plan- Travel insurance can be ning either an exchange trip costly, but this semester it is or an internship will be hap- included in the Durham Col- py to know that travel ben- lege health plan, as long as H¿WVZLOOEHDYDLODEOHWRWKHP students are opted in. under certain conditions. Desjardins’ ihaveaplan Visit ihaveaplan.ca for fur- package offers students cov- ther details. Sports challenge

Catherine Meunier will be hosting a sports chal- The Chronicle lenge between the two. The event will take place at Monday Oct. 21, 2013 will the Campus Recreation and be an exciting day for Police Wellness Centre in gyms three Foundations and Protection, and four, from 7:45 p.m. to Security and Investigations 8:45 p.m. Sign up sheets are lo- students as Durham College cated outside JW 208. 18 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Campus TO ADVERTISE IN THE CHRONICLE CONTACT A talent DAWN SALTER left behind

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OSHAWA ART: Shannon MacDonald, Durham College Fine Arts student. Her painting, along with other Durham College Fine Arts students, was showcased in the Oshawa Space Invaders contemporary arts festival this month. Her painting is titled “Lush” and is acrylic on canvas. 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Aleksandra Sharova bulb, and one to write a song The Chronicle about how good the old light bulb was.” Cold and dreary September Fun, networking and recon- weather foiled the UOIT Home- necting continued with the coming 2013 music showcase eclectic HammerFunk show. held at Polonsky Commons The frontman of HammerFunk Sept. 21. Dave Espeut is no stranger to Unlike the predominant blue Durham College students. He DQGZKLWHWKHRI¿FLDOFRORXUVRI and his band showcased at a UOIT, the sky was painted gray. Durham College fundraiser at However, students, alumni, musicians and guest of UOIT were determined not to be thwarted. How many musi- Polonsky Commons was cians‘ does it take to turned into an amusement park screw in a lightbulb? with activities such as dodge- ball and Ultimate Frisbee, the Two. One to change family fun zone, Homecoming the bulb, and one to barbecue, and musical perfor- write a song about mances on stage. how good the old This year Homecoming mu- sic showcase ran from 3 p.m. till lightbulb was.” 9 p.m. and incorporated origi- ’ nals and popular songs by in- Darling Meadow die, folk, rock’n’roll and reggae musicians. Featured artists in- the Oshawa Centre earlier this cluded HammerFunk, Darling year. and the Fox, Taylor O’Meara, Unfortunately, by the time The Other Birds, Slowcrash Taylor O’Meara got on stage, and Stranded Cruiser. the weather took a turn for the The show opened with folk- Aleksandra Sharova worse, and most of the people jazz performance from Darling opted for indoors events. But, and the Fox. The trio impressed 6,1*,1·,17+(5$,1Darling Meadow from Darling and the Fox performing at rain couldn’t chase away the the audience with their skilful the UOIT Homecoming 2013 music showcase held at Polonsky Commons Sept. music. techniques in playing string in- 21. Although there were no au- struments, such as electric harp To cheer up the audience calist, joked about folk artists: does it take to screw in a light dience, musicians continued to and ukulele. Darling Meadow, the lead vo- “How many folk musicians bulb? Two. One to change the play. Student-run record labels looking for talent erations Manager at Backrow program like Push-Play Stu- tions. “This year Backrow Re- music, websites being designed Riyad Alli Records and is determined to dio, Backstage Photography, cords hopes to accomplish the for free, photo shoots inside a The Chronicle make her label accessible to Homegrown Publicity and signing and promotion of four professional photography stu- student-musicians of all genres. Promotions, Free Mind Opera artists of different genres,” ex- dio and music video shoots are Durham Region is home to “We are looking for artists tions, EDM, Shattered Video plains Pratt. services most artists looking to an active music community of all genres. Backrow prides and Limited Press. “One of the goals this year take their career seriously sim- consisting of hundreds of ven- itself on being a diverse label All of the second-year Mu- includes recording, mixing, ply cannot afford to ignore. ues where performers of all that explores the broad range sic Business Management pressing, and releasing a col- Backrow Records, Free genres are hitting the stage ev- of music that the industry has initiatives are designed to laborative EP with Freemind Mind Operations and EDM are ery week. to offer today,” Pratt explains. run as a well-oiled machine Operations, another label in all currently searching for art- However, studio time and “We want to assist artists in the covering every aspect of the the Music Business Manage- ists to sign and work with for good management can be ex- marketing, social media, re- music business. ment program.” the duration of the school year. pensive and hard to come by, cording and promotions aspect From offering studio time 7KH JUHDWHVW EHQH¿W IRU “They can contact us on our especially if you’re a student of their career.” and audio engineers to experts students who are interested Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or with tuition and textbook bills. In addition to Backrow Re- on organizing and ordering in working with one of the MySpace accounts.” says Pratt. This is where second-year cords having a marketing divi- merchandise for artists, they three record labels run by Mu- “We will have a direct e-mail Music Business Management sion, a/r division and a social have everything a musician will sic Business Management s posted on our social media students come in with their media division, they are always need. students is the amount of free pages shortly, where you can self-run record labels Backrow collaborating with initiatives The main goal for Pratt this labour that will be done for approach us with any ques- Records and Free Mind Opera- run by other students in the year is a collaborative EP with them. tions, concerns, or artist sub- tions. Music Business Management artists from Free Mind Opera- Audio engineers mixing your missions.” Ananda Pratt is the Op-

Zeta Psi fraternity. idea it was a toga party. “If I’d smaller,” said Bruneau. By Some people displayed known it was a toga party I midnight, the bar had com- Toga Party at E.P.’s their creative side with fancy would have worn a toga,” said pletely cleared out. Rebecca Watson Wearing the only sheet he- vine headgear and metal arm- Stephen Dawson, a former SA Although the numbers were The Chronicle had, Stephen Pijper, a HVAC bands. Wrapped in a sheet employee. low, music and drinking were student on the Whitby Cam- held with safety pins, Valeria Emma Bruneau, a Kinesi- a go, allowing many who did The toga party at E.P. Tay- pus, said, “I’m going to have to Silkina, a Med Lab student at ology student at UOIT, left at attend to still have a good lor’s on Sept. 25 had a moder- go home and put this back on UOIT, was upset so many peo- 11:30. Having gone to every WLPH HVSHFLDOO\ 7\UÀ 2OWRQ ate turnout. The event yielded my bed to get to sleep tonight.” ple were not wearing togas. event this year at E.P. Taylor’s, a student at UOIT, who wore around 100 guests who drank Various ensembles created “If I took the effort to fol- she was less than impressed linen around his waste and and danced to top 40 hits. Al- a variety of different fashion low the theme, I would have with the turnout. white arms bands. “I enjoy though many people didn’t looks. “It’s all about learning hoped others would too,” said “I had fun but I wish more being topless,” said Olton. “I know it was a toga party, some how to tie it properly,” said Silkina. people came. The 19-plus enjoy having my nipples ex- did go all out. Brad Bolger, president of the Many party-goers had no events are getting smaller and posed.” 22 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Entertainment

Will McGuirk

FREEDOM PERSONIFIED: Thousands of paper cranes decorate the Robert McLaughlin Gallery with artist Toni Hamel’s art piece Exo- dus, representing her personal journey. There’s aLingering feeling at the McLaughlin Gallery Durham artist renders life experiences into symbolic pieces of work Will McGuirk thinking of my mother. At least The Chronicle I had the opportunity to rebel but in my mother’s case there In the painting Vanitas a was no choice. So day in and group of women sew baubles day out the domestic chores on to the tail of a peacock, his were part of her identity. On own beauty augmented and another level the bread also sustained by the drab females represents a phallic symbol. attending him. In fact the women are smiling The Improvement is a draw- while they cut it up. Not the ing of a woman ironing her own Lorena Bobbit kind of thing hair which spills out of the pic- its just that’s that the cause of ture in ropey lengths on to an all our problems. I’m not talk- actual ironing board. ing about all of Italy, just the In Sticks And Stones Have south.” Built My Home three women Hamel explains when she weave a nest. had the opportunity in high “My art is based on three pil- Will McGuirk school to win a scholarship in lars,” says Oshawa based artist the U.S. but wasn’t allowed to Toni Hamel. “My experiences ESCAPE : Hamel has expressed that her art piece Exodus echoes her experiences in because she was a woman. She as a woman growing up in a culture shock as well as her transition from Italy to Canada. also says she was invited to repressive society. My experi- study in Rome but was also de- ences as an immigrant, with along with her Canadian hus- While Hamel had a Fine Arts When initially approached nied. Even when she was mar- culture shock and my experi- band, Alan, to a new land and degree from Lecce University for a solo exhibit Hamel had ried, she still was expected to ences with clinical depression.” its perceived freedoms. in Italy, studied computers at proposed a show dealing with be home at ten. Hamel explores all three in “I have many horror stories Sheridan and worked as an in- First Nation issues as her hus- “In Italy women are divided The Lingering, her multi-me- about culture shock, the isola- structor for the University of band is of Metis heritage. Titled into two categories,’ she says. dia solo exhibition currently on tion, the estrangement,” she Toronto she was reluctant to ‘White Primer’ it raised its own “You are either a Madonna so display at the Robert McLaugh- says. show her work in public. But issues of cultural appropriation you are very submissive. You lin Gallery. ³$W ¿UVW ZKHQ , ZDV DVNHG encouraged by the enthusiasm but Hamel was encouraged to listen to your father. You listen “The important thing is ex- what do I do? Well, I was never of the Franks and their network speak about her own experi- to your husband. You are just an pressing whatever is inside of asked that question before in of artists Hamel agreed. ences instead. appendage of your male coun- you that is not sitting too well,” Italy. You would never ask that A display show at the Station “I developed this body of terpart. Or you are a whore. If she says. of a woman because you know *DOOH\LQ:KLWE\FDPH¿UVWDQG work,” she says. “I thought it you smoke, if you rebel even According to the exhibit’s they are going to be house- now the current McLaughlin was a fantastic opportunity slightly you are a whore.” program written by curator wives. At the time I wasn’t exhibition, which Hamel says to propose media I never pro- The Lingering includes 21 Sonya Jones, “This body of working and still struggling has been quite a success. She posed before: the 3D drawings, drawings and two sculptures work, imbued with symbol- with the language. So that was credits the gallery for taking a the installation pieces as well as but it is the installation pieces ism, irony and satire, is an il- embarrassing and humiliat- chance on a local emerging art- the drawings I am known for.” that Hamel speaks of most. As lustrated commentary not only ing so that increased my feel- ist. An example of a 3D draw- well as ‘Our Daily Bread’ and on Hamel’s own life but of the ings of inferiority with respect The Gallery has built its fall ing Hamel created is ‘Our Daily ‘The Exodus’ and ‘The Im- shared experiences of women to the young Canadian Anglo- schedule around the exhibit Bread’. This is comprised of provement’ there is also ‘The everywhere.” Saxon population. I don’t do with the Durham Folklore Sto- a graphite drawing of three Ascending’. The exhibit occupies both anything, like I do lots of things rytellers interpreting the art- women with a table placed on “I think ‘Ascending’ which is the upper and lower Luke Gal- but I don’t have a label. I’m not work during Culture Days and WKHÀRRULQIURQWRIWKHFDQYDV the installation piece with the leries; the upper is devoted to something following my name. a class in origami by Hamel at On the table is a sculpture of chair and the wings on the wall the piece titled ‘The Exodus’ I’m not there. Yet when I go to the October 4, ‘RMG Friday’ a loaf of bread with three la- – that’s an attempt to escape that uses thousands of paper Italy I don’t belong there either. event. dies’ hands holding the bread not just from societal and famil- FUDQHV À\LQJ XSZDUGV IURP That’s something only immi- On October 6, Hamel leads down and another hand cutting ial restraints but also from my several house-shaped cages of grants can fully understand.” a workshop in mixed media in with a knife. Although the ¿JKWV ZLWK P\ GHPRQV 7KHUH rope. Hamel credits Whitby art- and in November there will be sculpture and the drawing are is also a metal box with feet and Hamel says the piece has ist and Oshawa Space Invaders another workshop in origami. QRW FRQQHFWHG WKH H\H ¿OOV LQ that represents the baggage we particular resonance for her, as founder Steven Frank for her This is a free family event and the missing limbs creating a 3 carry. Even if our spirit wants LWLVDVVRFLDWHGZLWKKHUÀHHLQJ introduction to Durham’s art part of the gallery’s OPG ‘Sec- dimensional effect. WRÀ\DZD\IURPWKHPDWHULDOLW\ from her life in Taranto, Italy scene. ond Sunday’ programming. “When I was creating it I was of the world we are still bound.” Entertainment The Chronicle October 1, 2013 23 The Good Nurse is a page turner

Sarah Pugsley crimes that Cullen commit- of response from the hospitals The Chronicle ted, but the atrocious response in which Cullen worked. from the hospitals under which During a preliminary investiga- Novels about true crime are he was employed. tion into Cullen’s crimes, com- often faced with deep criticism When the story broke back munication with these facilities over lack of detail in writing or in 2003 and Cullen was placed was often disjointed and car- the emphasis of small, obscure under arrest, the only ques- ried little to no records of Cul- facts to push a more terrifying tion from the public was: ‘how len’s dismissals from staff. HR tale. could he have gotten away with records were destroyed “after a In Charles Graber’s The this for so long? If the signs period of six to eight months,” Good Nurse, the author and were there, why wasn’t any- and hospitals refused to effec- journalist presents a full his- thing done by the administra- tively provide law enforcement tory of the notorious serial- tion?’ The book brings to light a with information during the in- killer nurse, Charles Cullen, long history of secrecy, corrup- vestigation. who in his sixteen years of tion and favoritism within the The hospital in Somerset practising medicine went unde- United States medical system. County even went so far as to tected as the ‘Angel of Death.’ Cullen’s primary way of killing say they didn’t carry records of The classic perception of the was through the IV bags that what drugs the nurses ordered modern-day serial killer is patients in the ICU would re- in the system, but after a quick challenged in this incredibly ceive. call to the manufacturer, police vivid account of Cullen’s life. Mr. Graeber points out that found out it was indeed a lie. The beginning of the novel Cullen would systematically Systems and behav- acts as an effective prelude use the hospital’s drug-intake iours at these hospitals af- to the events that lead to his system to monitor, plan and ter Cullen’s crimes came to arrest, illustrating Cullen’s execute his killings with no su- light have changed dras- crimes – or what he chooses to pervision. Even in his last stint tically under pressure. tell of them – in exceptional de- as a night nurse in Somerset Graeber does not sympathize tail. Graeber paints an effective County, he would place orders with Cullen, nor does he try to picture of Cullen’s start in med- for a drug called digoxin (a push the hospitals as the evil- icine and the journey he takes drug used to treat congestive doers in this tragedy. A TRUE TALE: The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber is a through eight different hospi- heart failure) watch the secu- His account of Cullen’s life realistic recount of the murders Charles Cullen commited tals across the United States. rity drawer pop open, then can- EHIRUHDQGDIWHUSULVRQLVDGH¿- and how they could happen. But the main point that Graeber cel his order on the system. nite page-turner for those who tries to push with his audience Perhaps the most eye-opening love true scandal, madness and is perhaps not the horrendous aspect of this story is the lack murder. Brian De Palma back with passion Aleksandra Sharova The Chronicle

$IWHU ¿YH \HDUV RI VLOHQFH Brian De Palma is back with Passion+LVQHZ¿OPLVEDVHG on a 2010 French thriller Crime d’amour (Love Crime in Eng- lish translation) by Alain Cor- neau. De Palma replaced the dark satire on corporate rivalry RIWKHRULJLQDOYHUVLRQZLWK¿OP noir’s aesthetics and moral decadence of the erotic thriller of the ‘80s. Christine Stanford (Rachel McAdams), a despotic and manipulative CEO of a Berlin DGYHUWLVLQJ¿UPWRJHWKHUZLWK her docile female assistant Isa- belle James (Noomi Rapace) are working on a promotional video for a new phone. During a meeting with a client Chris- tine presents Isabelle’s idea as her own. “You’re shocked, because Aleksandra Sharova I took credit for your idea. There’s no backstabbing here. THRILLING SUSPENSE: 3DVVLRQLVDQHZÀOPSOD\LQJDW&DUOWRQ&LQHPDLQ7RURQWREDVHGRQWKH This is business, Isabelle,” )UHQFKWKULOOHU&ULPHG·DPRXU was Christine’s response to her stunned assistant. Isabelle plots revenge, and from that who eventually will pay dearly embezzled a tidy sum from the Adams, Rapace and Anderson ¿W IRU ,VDEHOOH¶V WUDQVIRUPLQJ point it all gets out of hand. for joining their deadly play. company, while the latter tries – can be seen in Guy Ritchie’s character. Brian De Palma’s Cutthroat competition with One of them is Isabelle’s red- to make sense of it all and put Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Passion for the most part is constant prey-predator role headed assistant Dani (Karo- the guilty party behind bars. Shadows, their acting seems an enjoyable and thrilling sus- shifting turns into actual throat line Herfurth), who later in the Passion can be easily regarded uncertain and unco-ordinated. SHQVH ÀLFN DUWLVWLFDOO\ VKRW slashing. Mind games trans- movie decides to blackmail her as a cheap melodramatic mau- The most disappointing is by Pedro Almodovar’s regular form into a mind-bending trip with incriminating videos. vais ton in cinematographic Noomi Rapace’s performance. cinematographer José Luis Al- between dream and reality, The only two male char- sense, but De Palma clearly Rapace, who brilliantly per- caine. Pino Donaggio’s original while the plot twists into a Mo- acters, who stand out of the takes his guilty pleasures in formed in the Swedish adapta- score is eloquent and adds to bius strip.The obvious contrast faceless crowd of white collars it, using his old tricks, such as tion of Girl With The Dragon the intense movie scenes. between the ruthless blond and RI WKH ¿UP DUH 'LUN +DUULPDQ split screens, images within im- Tattoo trilogy, unfortunately De Palma’s Passion had a her submissive brunette coun- (Paul Anderson) and inspector ages, doppelgangers in masks, robbed her character of that limited run in Oshawa, and WHUSDUW LV DPSOL¿HG E\ RWKHU Bach (Rainer Bock). The former and close-ups of blood splatter. bordering-on-psychotic feroc- now is playing at Carlton Cin- characters, or better say pawns, is Christine’s boyfriend, who Although the core cast – Mc- ity, which would be a perfect ema in Toronto. 24 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Entertainment Give Ben Affleck a fighting It’s Criminal not to watch The Family Jesmarnin µ¿VK RXW RI ZDWHU¶ IHHO $O- chance, he’s Batman now Lafuente WKRXJK WKH ¿OP KDV LWV KX- The Chronicle morous moments, the action Christopher Willis $IÀHFNZKRLVQRZ sequences remind audiences The Chronicle 0DQ\VHHPWREHIRUJHWWLQJ WKDW$IÀHFNLVD After a failed assassination this is not a light-hearted two-time Oscar winner. As co-writers, he and attempt on his life and with ÀLFN:LWK:DUUHQFUHDWLQJD Batman fans all over the world furiously 0DWW 'DPRQ ZRQ %HVW 2ULJLQDO 6FUHHQSOD\ IRU a $20 million bounty on his VPDOOPD¿DDWKLVQHZVFKRRO punched into their keyboards words of disbelief, Good Will Hunting when he was in his early KHDG $PHULFDQ PD¿D ERVV and Belle romanticizing over hate and disgust when Warner Bros. announced twenties. The next award came earlier this year *LRYDQQL0D]RQL 5REHUW'H an older boy, the audience is %HQ $IÀHFN ZRXOG GRQ WKH FDSH DQG FRZO DQG ZKHQKHZRQ%HVW3LFWXUHZLWK$UJR+HGLGQ¶W Niro) moves to Normandy, often swayed away from the play the new Batman in Zack Snyder’s sequel to win for directing (although nominated), but his France with his family under reality that hit men are after Man of Steel. PRYLH VWLOO FODLPHG WRS SUL]H $IÀHFN KDV KDG the witness protection pro- their family. The social media universe exploded the mo- some great roles in the past like his work in gram. After settling in and 'LUHFWRU /XF %HVVRQ ment news hit, and hashtags on Twitter ap- .HYLQ 6PLWK¶V ¿OPV &KDVLQJ $P\ DQG 'RJPD running into a few complica- blends simple but effective SHDUHG OLNH  %HWWHU%DWPDQ7KDQ%HQ$IÀHFN Or the small role in 2000’s Boiler Room. He re- tions with the locals, Mazoni violence to keep the audi- Even Martha Stewart’s name was suggested, the ally matured as an actor and became quite the and his family struggle to ence hooked. Ranging from joke being anyone else is a better choice than Af- director with titles like Gone Baby Gone and The keep out of harm’s way. a plumber being beaten to a ÀHFN Town under his belt, in which he also starred. Al- A twist on the crime movie pulp, to a timed explosive at $SHWLWLRQZLWKRYHUVLJQDWXUHVFDOOHG though it appears one sided on Twitter, there is genre, The Family is based a fertilizer factory, he uses for a new caped crusader, or at least to have Af- VXSSRUWIRU$IÀHFNXQGHUWKHKDVKWDJ%DW)OHFN on a book called Malavita FODVVLFPD¿DLQVSLUHGDFWLRQ ÀHFNVWULSSHGRIKLVUROH'HVSLWHDOOWKHQD\VD\- The great Stan Lee, the mind behind Spiderman, written by Tonino Benac- to create a bridge between HUVEDGFRPPHQWVUDQWVDQGLQVXOWV$IÀHFNZLOO Iron Man and more characters for Marvel com- TXLVWD7KH¿OPIROORZV0D- two eras. GRDJUHDWMREDQGLVWKHULJKW¿WIRUWKH%DWVXLWLQ LFVWKLQNVWKDW$IÀHFNLVDJRRGDFWRUDQGGRHVQ¶W ]RQL DQ H[PD¿D ERVV ZKR The Family echoes subtle the upcoming movie. see why he couldn’t play Batman. UDWWHG RXW KLV 'RQ WR WKH hints of his older works and 6RPHDUJXHWKDWWKHVXSHUKHUR¿OP'DUHGHYLO $OVR DFWRU -DPHV )UDQFR VXSSRUWV $IÀHFN FBI. Under supervision from even puts a comedic spin on ZDV WHUULEOH DQG D KXJH ÀRS IRU $IÀHFN $OVR DQGVDLGWKDW'DUHGHYLOZDVQ¶WKLVIDXOWDQGWKDW )%, DJHQW 5REHUW 6WDQV¿HOG his earlier gangster roles. there was Gigli with Jennifer Lopez and other sometimes a rotten movie is blamed on the actor (Jones), Mazoni and his wife 7KHUHLVDPRPHQWLQWKH¿OP ¿OPV IURP WKH SDVW WKDW DUHQ¶W FRQVLGHUHG KLV even though the actor has done a good job with 0DJJLH 3IHLIIHU  DV ZHOO DV where his character must greatest. However, when you look at other ac- WKH¿OP$IÀHFNGRHVQ¶WVHHPERWKHUHGE\DOOWKH his two kids Belle (Agron) watch a screening of Good- WRUVLQ¿OPVRPHKDYHIDUZRUVHRQWKHLUUHVXPH negative words. After being on Late Night with DQG :DUUHQ '¶/HR  PRYH IHOODV ZKLFK 'H 1LUR DOVR WKDQZKDW$IÀHFNKDV)RULQVWDQFH$O3DFLQR Jimmy Fallon recently, he said he’s a “big boy”. to Normandy to prevent any starred in. Once again, with a Hollywood’s alumni, is famous for The Godfa- He was even warned about criticism he’d receive danger from happening to The Family he provides an WKHU6FHQWRID:RPDQ6HUSLFR'RJ'D\$IWHU- for taking the role, and shown comments made WKHLUIDPLO\7KH'RQQRZLQ H[FHOOHQW H[PD¿D PHPEHU noon and many more. Yet he found himself in in the past by people who attacked other actors prison, has sent out hit men character who just wants to Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill (a movie with very who have played Batman. Can we say Michael WR¿QGWKHP look out for his family. bad reviews) and he starred in Gigli as well. .HDWRQDQ\RQH"$IÀHFNMRNHGDERXWWKHQHJDWLYH The seemingly average 2YHUDOO WKH ¿OP ZDV HQ- Most actors have a few duds in their career reactions and isn’t fazed. He also pointed out family is forced to move to joyable to watch. Although DQG LW¶V QRUPDO ,W MXVW VHHPV DV LI $IÀHFN KDV that the movie isn’t out yet. a French community where there are better crime mov- gotten the brunt of it all because of the iconic When all is said and done, it wouldn’t be sur- customs are different. This LHVWKLV¿OPFRXOGEHDVWHS- character he is going to play. But it’s not going to SULVLQJ LI $IÀHFN VWXQV WKH ZRUOG ZLWK D JUHDW creates basic chemistry for ping-stone for those who be Christopher Nolan’s Batman. You can’t com- performance of a weathered, grizzled older Bat- some laughter because of its want to explore the genre. pare the two at all. It looks as though in this com- PDQ3HUKDSV$IÀHFNZLOOKDYHWKHODVWODXJKDQG ing sequel Batman will be a lot older - perfect for start a Hashtag of his own: #BatFlecktoldyaso. Miley’s Wrecking Ball may be a wrecking ball

Sarah Chan around in white underwear and The Chronicle the casual swing on a wrecking EDOO HYROYHV LQWR D IXOOÀHGJHG Miley Cyrus is known for her naked ride while Hannah Mon- alter ego, Hannah Montana. tana, or Miley Cyrus, or whoev- But lately it seems she has er, caresses the chain as though adopted yet another alter ego, it were her beloved ex. one that likes to stick out her The emotional close ups tongue and sing about snort- of Cyrus singing are a little to ing lines of cocaine in the bath- reminiscent of what Rihanna room. did with her video for Stay not The 20-year-old starlet re- too long ago, but that is beside cently released a new video for the point. her single Wrecking Ball, which With her signature raspy showcases her confusion about voice and her outgoing person- not only her identity, but pos- ality, the singer/actress does sibly her own lyrics too. have some talent. Lyrically speaking, the song As of late, however, this tal- is much more mature than ent has been out-shined by her Cyrus’ previous work. disturbing, over-the-top be- Nonetheless, the song has haviour whenever a camera is meaning and it can likely evoke pointed in her general direc- a tear or two from the majority tion, as demonstrated in this of listeners because of its emo- video. tional message. To be fair, Cyrus is what The lyrics speak of loving some would call an “artist” and someone completely and vul- of course all artists have the QHUDEO\ RQO\ WR ¿QG RXW WKH\ freedom to express themselves never really loved you back. in any way they desire. 6XSSRVHGO\ LW ZDV LQÀXHQFHG The video, which racked up by her own failed relationship nearly 50 million hits within ZLWK H[¿DQFp /LDP +HPV- WKH ¿UVW  KRXUV RI EHLQJ UH- worth. leased, may simply be Cyrus’ For just under four minutes, take on artistic interpretation, Cyrus can be seen seductively but it’s time for her to discover licking a hammer, parading new avenues of expression. Entertainment The Chronicle October 1, 2013 25 Matt Diamond shines bright through the booking. Between my radio gig and playing in Daytime a couple of projects and do- ing whatever I can to get more people involved. I feel that D.J. I have accomplished that” He has navigated his way through the various changes moonlights the station has undergone re- acting in part to the pressures on traditional radio by the In- as hit ternet and satellite feeds. He has engaged himself with his musician Mass Device is Will McGuirk ‘avant-garde and ex- Durham Chronicle perimental. I’m doing things I’ve never done Just like his name- sake there are several sides before as far as elec- to Matt Diamond too. tronic music. Diamond is an instructor ’ in the Broadcasting For Con- Matt Diamond temporary Media program and he can be heard on 94.9 The Will McGuirk listenership and fans through Rock, where he is a daytime his many music projects and DJ and host of the Indie at 8. MULTIPLE IDENTITIES : Matt Diamond, DJ for 94.9 The Rock and host of the In- via community outreach. Diamond (whose real name die at 8, balances several different professions and passions with a smile. Diamond stays sharp to pos- is Holtby) has many other sibilities for his passion and projects that keep him busy “The radio stuff is one and experimental. I’m doing his family and friends live and profession by being on the on and off the air. He is also a thing,” he says. “My music things I’ve never done before says it’s a feather in his cap edge of the medium’s future. musician and very much part projects are a different thing. as far as electronic music. I that he was hired straight out This is something Diamond of Oshawa’s downtown music I lump the teaching in with really step out of my com- of school, He has stayed ever can speak about to his students scene as the booker for Stutter- the radio thing. In my mind fort zone with this,” he says. since but has branched out be- “If you want to get into broad- ing John’s. He hosts an Open it’s very black and white when “The Coachlites, its very tra- yond just being a faceless voice. casting do it to talk about things mike there on Thursday nights. it comes to my music and the ditional, writing songs, playing ³, GR DI¿UPDWLRQV LQ WKH you really care about,” he says. “I have a couple of differ- radio. One is my profession songs. It’s a pop rock band” morning,” he says. “Today is “Don’t do it for money. Do ent identities,” Diamond said and the other is my passion.” Diamond graduated at 18 going to be a good day. You can it because you like media and when he dropped by The Vault Diamond’s passion is fur- from Fanshawe’s Multime- do something different with it. art. Be practical. Be yourself.” Art Gallery after his band ther split in two. He is a mem- dia program and after that he “I wanted this summer “Oh,” he adds, revealing The Coachlites had opened ber of Mass Device and The fast-tracked through Hum- to be about music. Even if yet another side, “I’m go- for Jenn Grant at the Mous- Coachlites, band projects which ber and then got the job in his it’s not playing and being ing to be deejaying once a tache Club, located next door. he says are polar opposites. hometown. He considers him- more involved with the scene “Mass Device is avant-garde self fortunate to work where month at the Moustache Club.” True Blood is truly quite terrible Steph Morrison The Chronicle

When True Blood came out in 2008, the show was a hit. The plot was exciting, myste- rious and left the fans want- ing more. But now the sixth season has come to an end along with any qualities that deemed the show enjoyable. At this point, Sookie just wants to be a normal human being without her powers as a fairy. She has discovered that her great-great-great grand- father promised her to an an- YES, IT DOES SUCK: 7KHVL[WKVHDVRQRI+%2·V7UXH%ORRGKDVFRPHDQGVRPHIDQVDUHLQFUHGLEO\ERUHG cient vampire named Warlo. Now Sookie, her brother Ja- was also a random occurrence tion as to how these characters ing the small town of Bon She didn’t sound that angry at son and her fairy-grandfather LQWKH¿QDOHWKHVFUHHQFXWVWR got to where they are now. For Temps. So you get ten min- the evil psycho that tied her to a team up to await the arrival black and then, boom, it’s six instance, Sam going from a bar utes of current information tree, she sounded like an actor of Warlo and destroy him. months later and nothing makes owner to a mayor in six months: and then cut to the credits. pretending to be angry. And she The decision to make them any sense. Sam Merlotte, who What was his motivation to The acting was pretty isn’t the only one that does it! a couple was so random, then ran his own bar in the previous get into politics? Why would poor. Normally I appreciate Almost the entire cast has when Sookie suggests they ¿YHVHDVRQVLVVXGGHQO\PD\RU he decide to do these things? Anna Paquin’s work but in moments where they’re out date and get to know each Sookie is dating a werewolf There’s no bloody explana- this her dialogue was so obvi- of character and their dia- other before she becomes his called Alcide and is living the tion! When Alcide was intro- ous and horribly delivered. logue sounds uncomfortable. vampire/fairy bride, Warlo “normal” life that she’s always duced in season three there In one scene, as Warlo is ty- Because of the kick in the suddenly gets ticked and be- wanted and there’s infected was a connection between him ing her to a tree and explain- pants cliffhanger, I feel almost comes a bad guy again. Yeah, vampires slowly invading the and Sookie; however, as the ing why she needs to be his obiligated to watch the next sea- apparently taking a relation- small towns in Louisiana and seasons go on their relation- bride now and they can’t just son but I’m really hoping they VKLS VORZO\ LV SHUIHFW MXVWL¿FD- other parts of America. Because ship gets more distant. Now date and take things slowly, put a cap on True Blood for good. tion for turning someone into the episode skips ahead six they’re suddenly a couple? she calls him an evil psy- It’s pretty clear the ac- a vampire against their will months, there’s no character 7KH ¿QDOH ZDV UXVKHG WR cho something, something. tors are bored with it and and forcing them to marry you. development within that time its major cliffhanger ending When Paquin delivered those the plot keeps getting After Warlo is killed, which frame and there’s no explana- of infected vampires invad- lines, I wanted to face palm. worse. But I could be wrong. 26 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 27 SPORTS UOIT captain a true leader

Matthew Jordan various fundraisers, and has The Ridgebacks had their The Chronicle helped run and lead a number ¿UVWSOD\RIIUXQODVW\HDUVLQFH of girls’ hockey clinics in the the team’s inception. Despite For a university still in the community. But it’s her on-ice EHLQJ NQRFNHG RXW LQ WKH ¿UVW midst of adolescence, there performances that perhaps she round, Morillo said the experi- are very few in the Ridgebacks is most noted for -- appear- ence was her most memorable pantheon of varsity sport who ing as the cool-headed leader as a Ridgeback. stand out as true community of the Ridgebacks team, mak- “When we stepped out onto heroes. For Jill Morillo, the ing quick, smart plays on the WKHLFHKHUHDWKRPHIRURXU¿UVW decorated captain of the wom- ice which have allowed her to playoff game, with the amount en’s ice hockey team, the legacy lead the team in points and of support we saw from as soon is still being written. set a number of records in the as we got to the rink to when we The Nuclear Engineering schools history. got on the ice, looking into the and Management student is “It’s just something that has stands and seeing this section QRZ LQ KHU ¿IWK VHDVRQ ZLWK always been fun for me. Espe- absolutely full like we’ve never the Ridgebacks. The team was cially in university you have seen it before. It was great to granted status with the Ca- stressful times at school or dif- see our community members, nadian Interuniversity Sport ¿FXOW GD\V +RFNH\ LV D SODFH family, and friends come out to (CIS) program in 2007, and as you can come, step on the ice support us,” said Morillo. D PHPEHU RI WKH WHDP IRU ¿YH [and] forget everything else The team’s current roster of its six seasons in the league that is going on in your day,” brings a lot to the Ridgebacks Morillo has helped shaped ice said Morillo. “You can enjoy it, program, she said. A core of hockey at UOIT for all the uni- be with your teammates who returning players allows the versity’s current and future you love to be around and have team to maintain the chemistry athletes. fun.” it had built last season, and as “Being a new university, it Morillo has been in the sport captain she hopes the example takes some time to grow a pro- since she was young. As soon as she sets can be the foundation gram like this,” said Morillo, she could start playing she did. for the teams rookie players. sitting in the bleachers at the Beginning with ringette, she “I’m a leader more as a role Campus Ice Centre before the moved on to play boys hockey model,” said Morillo. “I like to teams’ home exhibition game. with the Whitby Wildcats until set an example for my team- “We’ve made some strides, Grade 7. A believer that expe- mates and allow them to fol- and it’s interesting to see how riences earned in hockey can low me by watching what I do, the girls have changed, and the translate to character building instead of telling them what to Matthew Jordan coaching has changed. We’ve in life, Morillo has a focused do or giving them instructions. GH¿QLWHO\ JURZQ DV D SURJUDP attitude towards successfully I lead by example and look to CAPTAIN RIDGEBACK: Jill Morillo, captain of the UOIT and will still continue to grow.” balancing her academic career them to follow and hopefully ZRPHQ·VKRFNH\WHDPRQLFHEHIRUHDQH[KLELWLRQJDPH Morillo has been award- with her responsibilities to bring leadership qualities out ed UOIT’s athlete of the year her team. To new players jug- in others as well.” do it, and making it past the will likely always be involved award and the CIS Marion JOLQJ WKH GLI¿FXOW\ RI VFKRRO When it comes to this sea- ¿UVW URXQG LV ³GH¿QLWHO\ SRV- in some way, be it coaching or Hilliard award for excellence and sport, she says: “Focus on son, Morillo said she wants to sible.” playing, she is focussed on her in athletics, academics, and time management and stay or- see the team return to the play- Though Morillo has no plans FDUHHU¿UVW7KHVSRUWVPDQVKLS community involvement. In ganized. Keep your priorities offs after setting a precedent at the moment to pursue hock- and dedication will likely fol- the past she has worked with straight.” last year. She said the team can ey after university, she said she low. Ridgebacks suffer a tough loss

Jesse Harrison-Kish start against a team they knew The Chronicle would put up stiff resistance. However, the celebrations The UOIT Ridgebacks did not last. women’s soccer team lost a Just over 30 minutes later, hard-fought game against Lau- Laurier tied the game. The dis- ULHU6DWXUGD\6HSWWKH¿QDO appointment was felt across the score being 2-1. With plenty of ¿HOGDVWKHJRDOFDPHRIIDEDG rain falling from the sky, it was play with the Ridgebacks goal- no surprise to see both teams tender giving the ball to the op- VOLSSLQJDOORYHUWKH¿HOGRQO\ position. adding to the already chaotic Nevertheless, the Ridge- PDWFK%HIRUHWKH¿YHPLQXWH backs put on the pressure to- mark had been reached, both ZDUG WKH HQG RI WKH ¿UVW KDOI teams were soaked to the bone, having many chances. and yet they played with such The second half, however, intensity it may as well have had the Ridgebacks playing a been a bright and sunny day. much more defensive game, as Coach Peyvand Mossavat ad- Laurier came out strong and mitted that while the weather left very little opportunity for -HVVH+DUULVRQ.LVK can be a problem, it affects both any organized or prolonged of- teams and does not affect the fence. While the Ridgebacks :20(1·662&&(51LFROH=DMDF OHIW ÀJKWVWRJHWWKHEDOOIRUWKH5LGJHEDFNV outcome of the game. played valiantly, it was only a ZKLOHWU\LQJWRNHHSKHUEDODQFHRQWKHUDLQVRDNHGÀHOG The Ridgebacks took an ear- matter of time before some- ly lead in the game, with Nicole thing had to give. how hard the Ridgebacks tried, “Honest to god, I thought we good team. We were competi- Zajac scoring a beautiful goal Just under 10 minutes into they could not seem to turn played really well,” said Mos- tive and we were in the game, just over seven minutes into the second half, Laurier put the game around after the go- savat, pointing out how hard well most of the game, but the the game. Despite the clouds away the game. The miserable ahead goal by Laurier. his team played, and the grim little errors are killing us. Little and the rain, the sun seemed weather only mirrored the feel- After the 2-1 loss, coach determination they had right errors and rookie mistakes are to be shining on the Ridge- ings of those who came out to Mossavat showed no disap- from the beginning. “This is a killing us, but I’m really proud backs, having taken a great cheer on their team. No matter pointment about the outcome. great team, we played a really of the girls. They played great.” 28 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Sports Men’s tennis team off to rough start Ridgebacks start off season 0-4

Joe LeBouthillier The Chronicle

The UOIT men’s tennis team hasn’t had the best season thus far with a record of 0-4. The University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the UOIT Ridge- backs 5-2 to begin the season. The York Lions hosted the Ridgebacks’ next game and de- feated them 6-1. McGill visited the Campus Tennis Centre for the third game of the season and they also defeated UOIT 4-3. With three games lost the Ridgebacks made a trip up to Waterloo to play against the Warriors and were, yet again, defeated 7-0. Results from UOIT’s games against the McMaster Maraud- Joe LeBouthillier ers, Western Mustangs and Montreal were unavailable. TENNIS ACTION : Giacomo Carere swinging at a serve against the Toronto Varsity Blues on September 13 Gregorack a proven success Equestrian

6HDQ2·/HDU\ OJHL, where he emerged as was also Gregorack’s neighbour The Chronicle WKH EHVW ¿JKWHU RQ WKH WHDP in the locker room. team hopes for One off-season, Gregorack re- Gregorack was a part of a When a peer tells you that ceived a letter from the Peter- special team that year. The Bat- you can’t make it, it’s tough to borough Petes. It was an invi- talion won a franchise record hear. When a scout tells you tation to try out for the OHL 16 games in a row and won the a good year that you can’t make it, it makes team his childhood idol, Steve OHL’s Eastern Conference, the it’s hard to keep persevering. Yzerman, played, and a chance highlight of his career. When a coach tells you that WREULQJKLVUROHDVD¿JKWHUWRD 1RZ *UHJRUDFN ¿QGV KLP- Sinead Fegan sible to them was an advan- you can’t make it, it can be dev- higher level. self playing for the Ridgebacks. The Chronicle tage because they didn’t have astating. Derek Gregorack, a After getting the invitation Not quite as illustrious as the to break down the jumps in 24-year-old, from Ajax used his to camp, Gregorack knew he OHL but he feels the team is With just three regu- between. doubters as motivation to make would have to do what it took to headed in the right direction. lar riders last year, UOIT’s 6WDUWLQJZLWKRSHQÀDWWKH him a better hockey player, and crack the roster. The 6’4 gritty “I think we should have a equestrian riding team is set riders then moved onto open it led him to a respectable hock- left-winger impressed coaches pretty good squad. We don’t re- with a full team for the up- over-fences. Once everyone ey career, highlighted by play- ZLWKKLV¿JKWLQJVNLOODQGKDG ally have any superstars just a coming season. was done at that level they ing for the Brampton Battalion. a solid camp, but was traded to hard working bunch. We play On Sept. 21 tryouts were then moved on down the ro- *UHJRUDFN¿UVWODFHGXSWKH %UDPSWRQWRIXO¿OOKLVUROHDVD well as a team and should be held at Absolute Equestrian tation through each division. skates when he was two, and ¿JKWHUEXWGRLQJVRWRSURWHFW able to have a nice playoff run,” Centre in Courtice, With the “I really hope we have a SOD\HG KLV ¿UVW JDPH ZKHQ KH star players. he said. help of Spencer Abroms, good team put together this was four, the earliest possible His tough-guy role remained  *UHJRUDFN¶V ¿UVW ORYH LV UOIT’s coach, returning cap- year,” said Trauzzi. “It seems age. He played for the Ajax- the same in Brampton, but hockey, and no matter what ad- tain Sharon Trauzzi picked optimistic from what I’ve Pickering Raiders, Markham Gregorack grew as a hockey versity has been thrown at him 12 riders, two in the open seen at tryouts.” Waxers and the North York player. KHKDVDOZD\VEHHQDEOHWR¿QG division and four in each of One of the main focuses Rangers, and like many boys He played under renowned a way to competitively play the intermediate and novice. The for this year is team spirit. growing up in the 1990s he coach Stan Butler, who he re- game he loves. team will also have two alter- Each school tries differ- looked up to Steve Yzerman fers to as the best coach he’s “I think what brings me back nates. ent ways to show off their co- and Joe Sakic. Gregorack ad- ever played for. He also played to the game is the lifestyle. Be- Trauzzi explained how ORXUV 7KH ¿UVW FRPSHWLWLRQ mired them because of their alongside NHL stars Matt ing around 25 guys for eight throughout tryouts they tried was scheduled for Sept. 29 leadership abilities on and off Duchene and Cody Hodgson months of the year, you begin to run it as close as possible at York University. Trauzzi the ice. with the Batallion. Hodgson to form a brotherhood. To fully to an average show. How- and Rachelle Hardy will be He began his career play- won the Red Tilson award for understand what I mean you ever, having two barns acces- donating their horses. ing for the Ajax Attack of the Player of Year in the CHL, and have to live it.” Sports The Chronicle October 1, 2013 29 First win for doubles team Shane MacDonald “They’re coming out to- The Chronicle day,” says Kerstens of the Fri- day game. “I’m seeing a whole The women’s UOIT Ridge- new set of girls out here.” back’s tennis team lost 4-3 to The Ridgeback’s record the Waterloo Warriors and so far is 0-4. They lost their SXOOHG RXW WKHLU ¿UVW GRXEOHV home opener 7-0 to Toronto. match of the season at the Their second game against Campus Tennis Centre. York was a default because of 7KH ZRPHQ¶V ¿UVW GRXEOHV a lack of players, which, head win and fourth loss of the sea- coach Kane Easter says they son came in a high intensity are trying to reschedule. In game Friday night. their previous game, UOIT 7KH 5LGJHEDFN¶V ¿UVW VHHG lost 6-1 to McGill. doubles team, Jennifer Hann In their home opener, Ca- and Astrid DeSouza, captured leigh Pengelly reinjured her WKHWHDP¶V¿UVWGRXEOHVZLQLQ shoulder and left the game. an 8-6 match against the War- She only played doubles riors. against McGill and singles “It feels really good to pull against Waterloo because she RXW D ZLQ ¿QDOO\ IRU 82,7 was tending to her injury. especially in doubles, that’s “We played against some when me and Astrid come pretty hard teams right off WRJHWKHU DQG DUH GH¿QLWHO\ D the bat which has shaken us team for UOIT,” says Hann. up, but I think it’s made us a “We brainstormed together stronger team,” says Pengelly. and said we need to push for- The girls are looking for- ward and get our head in the Shane MacDonald ward to their game against game.” Western University. Hann The second seed match CAMPUS TENNIS CENTRE: -HQQLIHU+DQQDSOD\HURQWKHZRPHQ·V82,7 says she is interested “to see was equally competitive. The 5LGJHEDFNVWHQQLVWHDPDWWKH7HQQLV&DPSXV&HQWUH6HSWHPEHU if we come out there and give Ridgeback’s Ragavey Prema- them a challenge.” Kumar and SanKavy Prema- tiebreaker. team, says the young nature of has been tough on the team The Ridgebacks next game Kumar lost 8-7 after a close Chelsea Kerstens, assistant the team and calibre of com- but they’re starting to get in was Sept. 27 at the Campus match that ended in an 8-6 coach of the women’s tennis petition they have faced so far the game. Tennis Centre against Mac. UOIT golf coach having a ball

6HDQ2·/HDU\ That path started in 1994, three years VDLG-RVKXD+DUURSD¿UVW\HDUVWXGHQW something great. The thrill of not know- Chronicle Staff after his father’s retirement, Butler at UOIT and rookie on the varsity team. ing what lies ahead and the pleasure of SDVVHG KLV SOD\DELOLW\ WHVW RQ KLV ¿UVW Butler preaches to his team to stay fo- overcoming the challenges thrown at DWWHPSWRI¿FLDOO\PDNLQJKLPDSURIHV- cused, relax and, most importantly en- him everyday is what drives Butler to As a 20-year-old, Peter Butler wasn’t sional golfer. He became an assistant at joy their time on the golf course. From continue down the path which has al- sure what he wanted to do as a career, Oshawa Golf Club and is now the head personal experience Butler knows how ways been there for him. He’s made his but he chose to pursue what he has al- professional, carrying on his father’s frustrating golf can become for young home in Oshawa. ways loved most, golf. He looked up to legacy. “When you do something most players but reminds his team they can- He envisions his future staying at Os- Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus, but of your life, you take it on as a lifestyle not change something that has already hawa Golf Club and coaching UOIT. He no one inspired him more than his fa- more than a job,” said Butler with a happened and they need to prepare for LV YHU\ VDWLV¿HG ZLWK KLV FXUUHQW VLWXD- ther, who was the course professional VHQVHRIJUDWL¿FDWLRQ³,W¶VDJUHDWZD\WR the next shot. In his third year as UOIT’s tion and is always thinking of ways for at Oshawa Golf and Curling Club for spend the day.” coach Butler says there is no greater re- both his club and school to grow. Along 40 years. Butler worked alongside his Aside from working at OGC, Butler is ward than watching his players succeed. with his coaching staff, who also work at brothers and father at the course, mak- a passionate and enthusiastic coach for “What brings me pride is someone who OGC, are in the midst of enhancing the ing golf feel natural to him. Embrac- the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s varsity golf is proud of what they’ve done. If I can club’s junior development programs. ing the atmosphere of the course and team. help them get to that point and know “There are always things we can do to being comfortable in his environment “Peter is an all around great guy who they had a good time is very special to improve,” he said. Being a part of the helped Butler decide to be involved at understands the rules, fundamentals me,” he said. growth of the Ridgebacks team and de- the course for the rest of his life. That and what it takes to excel in golf. He +H VWLOO JHWV EXWWHUÀLHV LQ WKH SLW RI veloping potential recruits through pro- path eventually led to his current job as connects well with young golfers giving his stomach, and gets excited knowing grams at Oshawa Golf Club excites But- coach of the UOIT men’s golf team. XVFRQ¿GHQFHJRLQJLQWRWRXUQDPHQWV´ every day is a new chance to accomplish ler for what could lie ahead in his career. Durham golfers finish eighth

“Our scores are getting lower The Lords in London were The team would have been ments tournament to tourna- /XNH&DOOHEHUW and we’re really getting better led by a team low 76 from bot- close to a breakthrough in the ment.” The Chronicle as a team,” said Martin. “The Jacob Durack and Brent Cle- VWDQGLQJV LI QRW IRU WKH ¿UVW The tournaments were the rain came through, London ments. hole where Martin says they second and third of four held The Lords varsity golf team got more than us [Durham], so There was a quick turn- combined to shoot a plus-8. before the OCAA Champion- hit the links twice, on Saturday, there were ponds in fairways, around for Durham as they Taking the extra eight shots off VKLSVDVDZD\IRUWHDPVWR¿QH Sept. 21 and Monday, Sept. 23, bunkers under water. London went to Niagara Region for the the team score would have left WXQH WKHLU VNLOOV EHIRUH WKH ¿- competing at the Fanshawe was a real challenge because of Niagara Inivitational at Hunt- Durham alone in fourth place nals. and Niagara Invitational. the weather.” er’s Point golf club. in the standings. Durham hosted the last 7KHWHDP¿QLVKHGHLJKWKLQ The Fanshawe tournament “We prepared differently “We’re continuing to work tournament at Lakeridge Links both tournaments but there’s in London was delayed over an [for Niagara],” said Martin. hard, working on consistent on Sept. 26. reason for optimism, said head hour due to weather and when “We went through the course preparation and our short Martin says the tournament coach Tyler Martin despite the play started it was under “Lift, before, told the guys where to games,” said Martin. “We’re ZRXOGEHD¿QDOHYDOXDWLRQEH- ORZ¿QLVKHV Clean and Place” rules. go, where not to go.” just hoping to see improve- fore the OCAAs. 30 The Chronicle October 1, 2013 Sports Refs swoop in to help Hawks UOIT Ridgebacks men’s soccer team loses to Laurier

Matthew Mazer said. “I was going in for a tack- The Chronicle le, and the guy came through my legs as I was going for the There were many slips, falls ball.” and bad ref calls as the UOIT “There’s always three teams Ridgebacks men’s soccer team RQ WKH ¿HOG OLNH ZH XV RXU lost 2-0 against the Laurier opposition and the referees,” Golden Hawks on a soggy Sat- Downing said. “You know urday afternoon. There was what? You have to keep fo- also a small crowd of onlookers cused, keep your game hats on due to the less than desirable and just play.” playing conditions. “Again, part of the game. If 7KH ¿HOG ZDV YHU\ ZHW DQG the referee is not going to call it, muddy, which caused the vast then we got to dish it back,” he majority of the slips and falls said. “We got to keep ourselves attained by players from each within reason. I think a couple team. of guys got too emotional and it “I guess referee is part of the got a bit out of hand. But again, game, it’s simple as that,” said it’s part of the game.” coach Vaso Vujanovic. “The The only goals that were ¿HOGLVSOD\DEOHEXWLW¶VNLQGRI scored throughout the game rough and muddy and so on, came from Laurier. Forward but the players have to play on Matthew Maughn scored in the ZKDWNLQGRI¿HOGLWLV´ 59th minute of play, and mid- “You know what? Soccer ¿HOGHU'DQL3DWURVLQWKHUG gets played in the rain, so it’s minute of play. just a reality, and I’ll admit that “I got two injured players, some of us held back today be- and one with three cards. [One FDXVH RI WKH ¿HOG FRQGLWLRQV´ LV@ D \HOORZ FDUG VR ZH¶OO ¿J- said defenceman Richie Down- ure something out,” said Vuja- ing. novic. The Ridgebacks had frus- According to the game sta- trated expressions on their tistics, four players from the faces throughout the game due Ridgebacks got yellow cards. to a series of bad calls by the Two players from Laurier also referee. Some of the calls were received yellow cards. missed as well. An example Vujanovic addressed the of this is when a player from players shortly after the game Laurier elbowed defenceman and told them that while it Tristan Maenza and it went wasn’t the result that they were completely unnoticed. hoping for the team played a Maenza later slipped and good game. As of Sept. 24, the fell, and the athletic therapists team’s record is 1-6-1. KDG WR KHOS KLP RII WKH ¿HOG The Ridgebacks played away His injuries seemed pretty seri- games at Guelph and Laurier ous, but he was up and at it by on Sept. 22 and Sept. 27 re- Matthew Mazer the end of the half. spectively. The Ridgebacks “I was on the guy’s back and then hosted Western on Sept. UOIT SOCCER: 'HFODQ:HLURI82,75LGJHEDFNVÁLHVE\DQRWKHU*ROGHQ+DZN he elbowed me in the face,” he 29. DC men’s baseball team Women’s hockey team gets 3 wins and 3 losses wins 2 of 3 down east the originally scheduled game was re- Joe LeBouthillier scheduled to Oct. 1. Matthew Jordan team found offence from a number The Chronicle ,QWKH¿UVWJDPHDJDLQVW6HQHFDVHF- The Chronicle of players, and Forchielli recorded ond baseman Ilija Bozinovski went her second goal of the tour. 7KH 'XUKDP /RUGV VSOLW WKHLU ¿UVW IRU DW WKH SODWH ZLWK ¿YH UXQV EDW- The UOIT Ridgebacks women’s ,Q WKHLU ¿QDO JDPH RQ 6XQGD\ six games of the season with three wins WHGLQ$OVRZLWK¿YHKLWVZDVVKRUWVWRS hockey team put up a strong show- versus the Saint Mary’s Huskies, the and three losses. However, four of those Ryan George, who went 5-for-6. Pitcher ing on their Atlantic tour, returning Ridgebacks were forced to wait out games were exhibition games, which Wesley Hardwick struck out four batters home with two wins in a three-game DPLQXWHGHOD\GXHWRRI¿FLDWLQJ makes their conference record 2-0. DQGHDUQHGKLV¿UVWZLQRIWKHVHDVRQ series. complications. The team would re- They got even with Humber, winning As for game two, Bozinovski took the Opening the tour Friday night turn to the ice to outshoot their op- LQ¿YHLQQLQJVDIWHUEHLQJGHIHDWHG mound and picked up his second win of versus the University of Prince Ed- ponents, however faced with tough by the Hawks in the home opener 6-3. the season by and allowing one earned ward Island (UPEI) Panthers, the competition in the Huskies goal, the Their next three games never got the run along with four hits. Ridgebacks proved tough competi- Ridgebacks were defeated 3-1. Dil- chance to begin. Then their scheduled This puts Durham up half a game on tion, defeating UPEI 3-0. Goaltender lon scored the lone goal for UOIT, doubleheader against the Seneca Sting the Humber Hawks for second place in Cassie Charette recorded the shut- her second of the tour. was cancelled because the rain made the the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association out. Goals were scored by forwards The Ridgebacks head off to St. ¿HOGXQSOD\DEOH standings. Katie Dillon and Sam Forchielli, as Catharines next to play the Brock The doubleheader was rescheduled to The Lords are currently behind the well as defenceman Jenna Carter. %DGJHUV 7KH RI¿FLDO VHDVRQ ZLOO Sept. 24. The Lords stomped on Seneca, ¿UVWSODFH6W&ODLU6DLQWV The team squared off again ver- begin Oct. 4, with the Ridgebacks ZLQQLQJERWKJDPHVWKH¿UVWDQG Results for the Sept. 26 exhibition VXV 83(, 6DWXUGD\ DIWHUQRRQ ¿Q- taking on the Queen’s Gaels on the the second 13-1. With a game against games against Brock University were not ishing the game with a 5-2 win. The road. Seneca already scheduled for that day, available at press time. The Chronicle October 1, 2013 31 32 The Chronicle October 1, 2013