" " " " " \^X'i J FOR REFEREItfcl Vol. 27 No. 24 Humber College's Student Newspaper March 30, 1995 All-candidates meeting falls to draw in students MICHAEL MACMILLAN Staff Writer This year's first all-candidates meeting covered the issues, but failed to attract much interest. Turnout at the Monday meeting of SAC president and vice-president hope- fuls, at the Student Life Centre was low, numbering around 30 people. Many of the students who weren't expecting the meeting simply ignored the proceedings. But this didn't deter those who were interested from asking questions, which revolved primarily around three issues; fiscal restraint, student life, and smoking. "SAC must become a little more responsible with spending," said presi- dential candidate Vasselle Kizoff, a first year photogrsphy student "We have to put a little integrity and orgariization into student council. "It's our money. You guys all pay for set fees each semester," said vice-presi- dential candidate Chris Sawyer. "I want to make sure your dollar is used for the " right things. When asked if he would accept a pay cut in order to help save money, SAG presidential candidate Martin Cordell, a first year braodcast student, said he didn't even know how much the position paid. "I'm not sure how much a president got paid," admitted Cordell. "I think it's $300 a week for 30 hours. Would 1 be willing to take a pay cut? Why^are you asking me that? Would you?. Candidates were also critical of the Candidates fielded questions from concerned students at the all-candidates meeting in tiie student centre. budget allotment for telephone use and PHOTO BY MICHAEL MACMILLAN other SAC expenses, and promised to slash such costs if elected. you want, there (are) places for every- But, despite the low turnout, most can- this thing," said Funeral Services student " "Telephones are my big beef," said thing. didates agreed that the forum was a suc- Steve Reynolds. "The students don't Kizoff. "Right now it's (the telephone Smoking was also on the minds of the cess. care. They're all over there in the Pipe budget) $23,000 and it doesn't need to audience. One woman was heckled as "Yeah, 1 think it was very useful, " said having lunch, and they should be in here be." she expressed her concern with the prob- Kizoff. "I mean, when we began there listening." Cordell said the telelphone budget lem of indoor smoking, and SAC presi- were maybe 25 people there but when "Yeah, 1 think it was useful," admitted could be cut by at least 15 per cent. dent Mark Berardo asked the panel we ended there were 50 or 60. Maybe Travel and Tourism student Ingrid Besides finances, many of those who whether or not they supported a plan to that's just because they were out of class, Campbell. "We got to see what they said, asked questions were concerned about set aside a non -smoking area at Caps. but at least we got to talk to the stu- 1 think it was a good idea. " the future of clubs at Humber, pointing to "Do the non-smokers want to have a dents. The next meeting is scheduled for lack of space for club events, fearing that room all to themselves?" asked Loreen Student reaction to the meeting, how- Thursday March 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 SAC was ignoring their needs. Ramsuchit, who is running for SAC presi- ever, was mixed. p.m. at Caps. "We have so many different types (of dent. "When have to find out what the "I think it's useful, but it's kind of a dis- clubs)," said Sawyer. "Let us know what students want. grace how many people turned out for Partnership paves way for Internet TIM BINGHAM-WALLIS SAC will spend $324,626 as come from the building fund ed to pay for their own equip- Staff Writer its part of the cost sharing agree- which is part of the Council of ment," said Gordon. ment, Berardo Student Affairs reserves. These Other Humber administrators SAC and Humber College announced by and Robert Gordon Humber reserves have been built up over have applauded this voluntary administration have formed a College president at several years through student partnership. "We don't expect partnership to provide students Monday morning's all-candidates debate. non -tuition fees. SAC to come forward [with this with greater access to the l»fiOWt€» Or- While students are footing half In the past, money from these type of arrangement]," said Rod Internet through the purchase of the bill of the initial of the funds has been spent on projects Rork, vice-president of adminis- 100 new computers. setup lab, the college has promised to such as the student centre. tration. 'That they came forward Richard Hook, Humber's vice- pay for the yearly maintenance Capital from the building fund is seen extremely positively. president of instruction estimates costs. In return administrative had been earmarked for the past Rork said he "absolutely" HEAD TO HEAD,.. currently only about, "800 stu- authority over the lab will rest three or four years to be spent expected future partnerships of dents are signed up [to the Does the med^la with Humber College's depart- on the athletic centre, according this kind. Internet) at the college." mianipulate the ment of Academic Computing. to Gory. However, this commit- "This is a perfect example of These select students, enrolled news? This is the same department ment will be shelved in order to students sharing a larger cost, in classes such as creative writing which runs the college's existing finance the new labs, said but in the end its worth the Page? and introduction to computing, computer labs. Berardo. investment," said SAC president are granted access to the Internet While the college adrpinistra- "This is a very fine offer and Mark Berardo. "Rather than fill- through the college. entertaimment tion will have the- final say .venture which we know will help ing pot holes, our priorities are The new lab, which will con- A look at the regarding lab facilities and lab our students of tomorrow," said set, and it's clear that students tain IBM compatible 486 chip Canadtar) Music access, SAC has been assured all Gordon. want this." computers, should be installed students will have free and open The C(^l€ge is, "expected to Not all students agree with and ready to connect students to Week access to the nevy computers, spend the money we receive Berardo's appraisal of student the information highway in time Page 24-25 said Chris Gory SAC's vice-presi- from government and tuition to priorities. for September said SAC presi- dent of finance, benefit our students, but the stu- dent Mark Berardo. - The money for this project will dents themselves are not expect- continued on track pag«... " " " " 4 f •f fiOi Number Et Cetera March 30, 1995 I|r:V I-^ -sH^-.-'l^-' ^'M^'i New^s EDITORS: Edna Williston and Rob Campbell 675-3111 ext. 451 Hiimber's Public Relations students prove fundraising can be rewarding DEANNA HUGHES Staff Writer Public relations students smiled in the warm glow of a candle-lit room as a cheque for $23,0D0 was presented to the Children's Wish Foundation. About 60 people attended the candle-lighting ceremony during a press conference held on Tuesday March 28 in the Humber Room. The 400 candles were lit to rep- resent the children's wishes and acknowledge the money raised. Forty-nine students in the PR David Gary (left) shakes Doug Shirra's (right) hand after PR students light candles at closing ceremonies. Certificate course put together receiving cheque for $23,000. PHOTOS BY DEANNA HUGHES the week-long fundraising cam- paign. celebrate what she said was a Students for Children's Wish ing part of the program is meant Humber students should be PR Student and Publicity Co- very special day for Humber PR Foundation said, "The success of to "enhance communication proud about what they've done. students. our campaign is a direct result of ordinator Patricia MacLean wel- skills, and put (them) into some "Through your hard work and comed students and media to Doug Shirra, Chair of Humber the dedication of Humber's functional, practical purpose so generosity you're helping to Public Relations certificate stu- you can understand some of the make certain that the special dents. During our one-month difficulties and more importantly wishes of children that we deal preparation for the campaign in a campaign like this, the bene- with will become a reality. everyone contributed 100 per fits that come with this kind of "You can realize you've left cent to our cause. endeavor. them with a lifetime of happi- Shirra said the students raised David Gary, chairman of the ness," he said. "Thank-you very, enough to sponsor money send Board for the Children's Wish very much. child to Australia Ryan and Foundation Canada accepted the The students gave themselves a Christine to Mexico. He said he cheque. hand and applauded loudly. believes they've raised enough to "Until there's a cure there will Events in the week-long help some other children as well. always be a Children's Wish fundraising included: a bus race, Faculty Advisor Tom Browne Foundation," said Gary. car wreck, pool tournament, casi- commended students for their Gary said the money has pro- no, an evening with hypnotist achievements. vided a brief escape from the Mike Mandel, charity auction.