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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

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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. Instructor Tom Browne (left) speaks to students and support- "You've done a wonderful job many harsh realities of dealing Wish Lunch, Tri-for-Wishes, ers during closing ceremonies. and I'm very proud of all of PHOTO BY DEANNA HUGHES with a dying child and that charity ball and Speak to Win. you." Browne said the fundrais- What's going to happen to the ACA?

from vice president to chair? tell me anything. of the School of Business, there would

Financially, of course, it makes little In searching for clues as to what will be still be a dean of the School of Business LIKE IT IS sense to hire a new dean. Including bene- done with the ACA, much can be gleaned this year. fits, each dean has to cost the college from looking at the aftermath of last sum- Still, I don't think it's Gordon's desire about $100,000 a year — not a huge mer's reorganization. The first thing that — at this point, at least — to completely

amount of money for an institution that strikes you is that on paper, at least, it rid the college of its deans. Note, for manages to blow almost $100 million in seems to be an almost haphazard restruc- example, that as part of the reorganiza- the same time frame, but there's no deny- turing. A chart of Humber's new adminis- tion, he created two new dean positions: RALPH TASGAL ing a lot of fancy-schmancy computer trative structure is anything but symmetri- the registrar/dean and the dean of student Columnist equipment could be acquired for this kind cal. Deans and chairs appear to co-exist services. of scratch. on the same level in some areas, while in At the same time, I think Gordon is Cari Eriksen, the dean of the From a "real worid" point of view, get- others they don't; some schools are inde- When probably enough of a realist to recognize Applied and Creative Arts (ACA) ting rid of a whole layer of bureaucracy pendent, others are a part of a division. that given the economic environment at Division Humber, gave notice would seem to fit in with the private sec- of in And course, deans preside some post-secondary education exists in, if he a few months back that he was leaving tor trend of flattening, achieving the dou- places and are absent entirely from others. doesn't make strides to streamline the college, more than a few eyebrows ble objective of becoming leaner, It for a very of and makes messy diagram Humber's bureaucracy, his own reputa- were raised, and not just because he is giving lower level bureaucrats like organization — an that has not so much tion as a leader capable and wiling to one of more well-liked and respected big chairs — more control and responsibility been flattened, as judiciously pruned. make the tough decisions may ultimately shots around here. over their departments, hence, please Why? be called into question. Administrators alert arc on because the don't make me say it ... oh damn, here it It's almost as thoutjh Gordon doesn't What shouldn't be overlooked in all changes to the ACA in the wake of comes . . . empowering them. really care what shape Humber's adminis- this is the likelihood that deep down, Eriksen's departure will serve as the best Oh the other hand, deans play the criti- trative structure takes, that his paramount Gordon is just a big softy. Consider how indication yet as to the future completion cal role of "buffer" between chair and vice concern is to have the right people in it; much effort was made to ensure that not of Humber College's administrative struc- president; they run interference for the the structure of the college, for all its single as result of ture. a person lost their job a chairs whenever a nutty idea is flushed seeming disorder, is nothing more that a the reorganization. How many other In the words of one rather blunt mem- down from above, and can fight for stuff function of that. of the staff, heads of large institutions would have ber ACA 'There's going to be with the aggregate power derived from Though the ACA is now seen to be turf been so circumspect; so kind, even. a bloody war." representing more than just one school. susceptible to major changes, if Eriksen question foremost Safe to say that Gordon's vision for The on everyone's Like everyone else, I just don't know hadn't decided to leave, there wouldn't Humber is driven by economics, but tem- mind is simple: Will Eriksen be replaced, for sure whether Eriksen will be the ACA's have been the slightest speculation over or will the go the way of the pered by a genuine compassion for the ACA School last dean. When I asked him, he said he its fate. The school of business is now run of Business and the employees at this college. As for the near School of didn't know either. When I demanded an only by chairs, but most people accept Manufacturing and Design, and eliminate answer from the president, he politely that the removal of Business' dean was future, the cuts will come when the the entire dean position, in which opp>ortunities arise and when — for the case the requested that I get the hell out of his more than just a restructuring issue. In line of authority would descend most part — they are painless. Like now. directly office, adding he wasn't dumb enough to other words, if Eriksen had been the dean " "

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Children's Wishes benefit from Events Tri-For-Wishes Songs, prizes aU makes big splash part of Wish Lunch Also in attendance was the of the entire fundraising drive; nicely ... I'm pretty confident we'll CHRIS FELL Burke's four-week-old baby. CHRISTY LAVERTY "With our event we really hope be over $25,000 by the end of Staff Writer The Burke's entertained Staff Writer to raise awareness of the the week." guests with songs from Children's Wish Foundation, as Before the walk got undeway, Last Thursday more than 60 Oklahoma and Miss Saigon Walk, leap, and dip for the well as raise as much money as Mondville said the students hc^ people enjoyed The Wish Lunch as well as others, Children's Wish Foundation was raised than we can." more $20,000. in the Humber Room. "This is a smart idea. There's the mission for 50 Humber After completing their walk "We've had a great week. For $20 a ticket guests lots of atmosphere here and the College Public Relations stu- and leap, students refreshed We're very tired but 1 guess the enjoyed a meal and entertain- entertainment is first class. Plus last dents Friday. ment. All the proceeds went to it's for a good cause, we're help- The fundraising event, called the Children's Wish Foundation ing children. 1 wish we did more "Tri-For-Wishes," involved a of Canada. The event was orga- of these," said PR faculty mem- nine kilometer walk, and a one nized by certificate Public ber Tom Browne, who attended kilometer leap frog, ending with Relations students, Elizabeth the lunch. a polar bear dip into a plastic Duncan, Dan Muys, and Kas Following the lunch a door kiddy pool. Maglaris. prize draw was held. First prize The walk began at 9 a.m. "We thmk we raised about was two tickets to any produc- from Nathan Phillips Square. $200, depending on our tion by The Canadian Stage The students marched down expenses," said Muys. Company. Second prize was Queen, Beverly, Church and St. Guests were entertained by four tickets to Opera Atelier's George streets, ending back at Canadian Opera School trained production of Mozart's Magic Yonge and Queen so they could singer, Eugene Burke and his Fantasy. The third prize winner leap frog back to the square for wife, Anne Eraser Burke, who received a Sunday Brunch at the their chilly dip. played the piano. Sheraton Fallsview. "We're raising money this week at Humber College and out of Humber College to surpass the goal of $25,000," said Nicole Mondville, event organizer. "We Swinging in are hoping to raise $3,500 today." Students enjoy a splash in the pool during the Tri-for -Wishes event. The students canvassed for PHOTO BY CHRISTY LAVERTY the rain donations along the way, to add ^''^^^' to the pledges they took to par- themselves by plunging into the momentum has carried us "Humber hit here." ticipate in the event. "We've had pool, in teams of four or five. through so we were able to exe- DEANNA HUGHES Each participant was given a a great time canvassing, people When asked how the water was, cute all our events," said Staff Writer mallet, gloves and safety glasses have been really nice and very Shirra, one of the first to bear the Mondville. to wear during the event. supportive," said Doug Shirra, icy water on the unusually sunny Browne said, the students put The car-wrecking event put "The car (body) was in perfect chair of the fundraising commit- but cold day, said, "My word for a lot of hard work and energy on by Public Relations students condition this morning," said

tee, about hitting the pavement. it is exhilarating." into the entire week of fundrais- was a hit. Hummel.

Not everyone took to the Sandra Spudic, PR student ing to make it a success. "It was a great success," said There were 50 or 60 people

streets by foot. Patty MacLean and event participant said, "They planned it well, they've public relations student and co- who gathered around the car in

decided to take a faster route, on "We're all doing it (dipping in the put a lot of work and extra time chair for the car wrecking event, the morning. Hummel and "1 in-line skates. figured it would pool). We're going to raise into it. It wouldn't be successful if Todd Hummel. "In total the Barker said there were more

be a smoother ride and help me money ... It's a combined effort they just did what they need to event raised $250 in profits. people who attended the event keep up with the group." by the whole class." do. You've got to reach down Hummel and co-chair Marie earlier in the day but the rain MacLean stressed the impor- Instructor Tom Browne, said and do that little bit more and Barker said this was the first time must have kept people away in

tance of the event and the goal he "expects it will work out very they were good at doing that." this event was ever tried at the afternoon.

Humber as part of their annual "My lips are numb, I can't talk fundraising. anymore," said Barker after An old car, donated by York yelling 'two dollars a hit' to the Putting on the Ritz Auto Wreckers (with no engine) few people standing outside in was set up last Monday at the the rain. the fundraising events go toward Christine). We had a list sent front of the college near the The event cost participants DARREN SURETTE sponsoring the wishes of two over (from the Foundation). parking information booth. The two dollars a hit or five dollars for windows had been removed and three hits. Even during the rain, Staff Writer children from the Children's They sent over one month's list the only glass remaining was of people of all ages came out to hit Wish Foundation, Christine and which had about 60 or 70 chil- Toronto's Phoenix the lights that hadn't been the car, including Lucas, a six- Nightclub Ryan, both 13. dren. It's difficult to narrow that smashed yet. year-old who chose to hit the was taken over by guests in suits "Christine wants to go to type of thing down ... but I nar- The car was all white except rear lights. and sequins, a sharp contrast Mexico and ride a horse on the rowed the choices down to a for some small red paint marks When asked if he had fun the against the club's notorious beaches, and Ryan wants to go few that I thought the class might and some bold ones that made boy shook hjs head in agree- "alternative" traditions. to Australia and pat some Koala be interested in ... and we (the out the word "York" and ment. Humber College's Public bears," said Griffin. class) took a vote. Relations Certificate students Shirra said the class took were "putting on the ritz" in many things into consideration support of the Children's Wish "It's a heck of a job when choosing the children they Foundation, at a fundraising wanted to sponsor, including the to put it (the cam- event appropriately titled 'A No cost of the children's wishes and Denim Affair," held Friday, paign) together, ..." the ability of the Foundation to March 24. make their wishes come true "Tonight is our final event of without the campaign's help. Doug Shirra, Campaign Cfiair our fundraising week, which "The wishes that we chose (to started last Saturday with a bus- sponsor) were very unique, and Griffin said both children pull in downtown Toronto," said we figured they were at the top have been diagnosed with termi- Event Co-ordinator Willa Griffin. end of the expensive wishes," nal cancer, and "don't have a lot said Shirra. "We tried to maximize " of time left to live. "It's a of a job to put it (fundraising ) from each event. heck Campaign Chair Doug Shirra Our biggest event was the (the campaign) together, it said it was a tough time choosing like Casino, and that took place all seems more a month-long which children the class wanted campaign instead of a week-long week at school — and we made to campaign, but in the end it's all Car wrecking gave fundraising participants a good opportunity about $1,000 a day." to sponsor. "We specifically vtork out. chose them (Ryan and worth it," said Shirra. Griffin said all proceeds from COURTESY PHOTO " " "

Number Et Cetera March 30, 1995 News Board of Governors Election Vote for BOG representative Thursday, April 6 Tougher fines for smoking indoors

Profiles by with the projects I've started. 1 BOG will give me a lot more lee- they are smoking in school," NADA KRIZMANCIC want to focus with the problems way in the college to bring this Berardo said. the students have with the insti- pilot test here." Berardo also plans to lobby Mark Berardo says his expe- tution and the provincial govern- Other projects Berardo would with the Ontario Community rience as a leader will help him ment. Qpntinue if he is elected is the College Student Parliamentary know what is needed on campus These projects include the proposal for the new internet Association and the Association to benefit the students. He is the pilot test for the student accessible computer lab. of Colleges of Applied Arts and former vice-president of the Metropass and working on stu- Tackling the problem of smok- Technology of Ontario to help Students' Association Council dent academic proposals like the ing on campus is another issue fight the tuition fee increases, to (SAC) and he is now president. music recording lab. he wants to deal with. "I want to make the campus radio station

Berardo is running for the "I want to get a pilot test here set up something for the non- licenced by the CRTC, and to awareness of Humber College Board of Governors representa- at Humber (for the Metropass)," smokers and put in tougher fines push for the proposed York cam- and its specialty programs in the tive because, "I want to continue Berardo said. "Being on the for the faculty and students, if pus. He would also like to build community. Currently on Academics are Openness not the BOG major concern closed doors

Francis Dave Mann has been active in politics since he was a teen Caron Powell says she has always been interest Madhosingh is a and wants to represent the students on the Board of in being politically efctive in student government. veteran on the Governors to resolve certain important issues. She is president of the Nursing Student Board of Gov- "One issue I'm interested in is when students' courses are Association, a club on campus, and says it's ernors, serving as not being taught properly or not being what they were "important to be involved" with the student gov- student representa- promised, I will take those concerns to the Board of ernments. "Every decision we make affects us," to tive from 1992 Governors," said Mann. said Powell. 1993. Mann was a volunteer earlier this year at the North Powell has no big projects at the moment if she Madhosingh American Model United Nations (NAMUN) assembly, where is elected. She is exploring the needs of Humber wants to be on the he represented Haiti. He said the NAMUN project was very College and its students by attending a focus group. BOG again be- challenging and he would like to see more students participate She says that being on the BOG will get more cause, "I want to next year. To get the students involved, Mann said he "would results than being on the Students' Association enhance my pro- like to implement a credit sys- "It students than fessional charac- tem, where students can gain Council. impacts more on SAC

" said ter." credits if they participate in does, Powell. He also says he is a good candidate for the posi- clubs or activities like the Although Powell has no big plans for the BOG, tion. "I know what the purpose of the board is and 1 (NAMUN) assembly." she wants to have full disclosure between the BOG believe I can further enhance my skills ... I'm more Mann has also been an and the students and faculty. than qualified to sit on the board, " he said. active member of the New "I'd rather see some openness, unlike the SAC, Besides knowing the purpose of the board, Democratic Party (NDP) since wha had a problem with (disclosure)," said Powell. Madhosingh is also aware of the decisions and the he was 15 years old. "I don't "Let the students have a say through the BOG, opinions the board likes to hear. "They want to have think that politics translates well through me. They (students) have every right to the student point-of-view ... (because) they decide either on the municipal level or know what is going on in the college. on the long-term arrangements that affect the college. the level of student politics but Powell stressed that "it first starts with an open Madhosingh also has experience in the business the experience counts for line of communication." She also says that "there's world. "For the past three years, I have been in the something," said Mann, who an element of professional field serving as administrator to three dif- has participated in most NDP trust" when stu- ferent companies. With my experience, I will be able activities. dents vote for_ to serve the students better," said Madhosingh who 'I was a fundraiser for the NDP, in 1983 and 1984 I was their BOG stu- currently owns his own business. president of the Ontario New Democrat Youth. I've worked dent representa- If elected, Madhosingh plans to keep a close rela- and campaigned in by-elections and every federal and provin- tive. Powell says tionship with the Students' Association Council cial election I can get a hold of," said Mann. (SAC). This is something he said he's done when he Mann, who is also running for Students' Association she is concerned last held the position. Council (SAC) representative for the School of Media, says that students usu-

Madhosingh, an International student from even if he wins a seat on both councils, he won't be over ally ignore the Trinidad, was the president of the International worked. "I've reviewed the schedules of meetings and usually polls for mostelec- Students' Association from 1990 to 1992, a former SAC meetings and BOG meetings take place on different tions. She would club at is to revive it Humber and planning next year. nights of the week. Basically you are just sitting (in the board- like to encourage Madhosingh is a second-year numerical control room) and assimilating information on the BOG and voting as students to get (mechanical engineering technology) student, who intelligently is as you can. On (SAC) there volunteer work to involved and to will be switching to the Safety Engineering do but even if I deliver 10 hours of work a week, I am 100 vote. Technology program this semester. per cent ahead of the class average." Background experience suited for the job

Rhea Toomer is leaving her dent education doesn't suffer. representatives from other col- president is a good advantage position as the Lakeshore "The quality of education is a hot leges and to be on top with the when running for BOG represen-

Students' Association Council topic right now because of the construction going on at the tative, said Toomer. "1 think it's president in hopes of being the budget cuts. I want to make sure Lakeshore campus. "We want to almost a pre-requisrte to be on new student representative on our education doesn't suffer build a student centre and I want the BOG. You've got a year's the Board of Governors. because of these cuts," she said. to be active with that because it advantage over everyone. As " "I have an excellent knowl- Other concerns are to make will be built from scratch. student government president, I edge of the BOG and I want to sure the activity fees are regulat- The new Internet accessible know what's involved and I'm learn more. I learned a lot from ed. Toomer says she was computer lab is a big project going to put as much effort as Dan Gibbs (the present BOG involved with the task force that's Toomer says she would like to student representative for the student representative)," said working to regulate them and "sec it follow through. The next she said. Toomer. hopes to keep a strong involve- step is the Lakeshore campus. BOG," Toomer's main concern for ment. To make sure the campus also Toomer is a second-year stu- the future of Humber College is Toomer is interested in keep- has access to the lab. dent in the Social Services pro- to make sure the quality of stu- ing in close contact with student Being the Lakeshore SAC gram at the Lakeshore campus. " " " " "

March 30, 1995 Humber Et Cetera News SAC ELECTION PROFILES Meet the candidates running for SACpresident LOREEN RAMSUCHIT VASELLE KIZOFF MARTIN CORDELL

"I have proven that I "With a half-million "No cell phones, no

am not tainted by dollar budget, it floors t>eepers, you're the

friendship. I am there me that they can have SAC president, not the to serve the students." such financial prime minister." troubles."

CHRIS FELL ANN MARIE McQUEEN ANNE MARIE McQUEEN staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer

rules for Loreen Ramsuchit wants to be the president who Vaselle Kizoff said last week she decided to run for Martin Cordell believes the executive con- duct are laid out in the SAC constitution. puts the student back into SAC. SAC president after getting "ticked off" at SAC execu- well full-time is also "If the president goes against the constitution, they As as being a SAC member she tives this year. involved with Athletics and the Afro-Caribbean Club. At can be impeached," Cordell said, emphasizing that he "With a half-million dollar budget, it floors me that follow the rules if elected. home she is a full-time mother. would he were they can have such financial troubles," said Kizoff. "Just A first year radio broadcasting student, Cordell has "I have proven that 1 am not tainted by friendships. I from what I've read, it seems like they're taking advan- am there to serve the students," Ramsuchit said. been a divisional representative on SAC since he was - I tage of the perks mean cell phones for every execu- co-opted last November. He has been responsible for Ramsuchit thinks Humber is a great place to gain a tive?" one issue of a SAC newsletter, and the excursions direc- taste of what life is like after graduation. One of three candidates running for presidient, the torship. He was also the vice-president of the student "Your successes here in college mirror your real life. 20-year-old first year photography student said the pres- council at his high school. They give you a taste of successes in life. I think we ident of SAC needs to show strong leadership. Cordell was in the news last month when he and fel- have everything here, " she said. "I usually a leader in groups in high school," said low SAC member Chad Lizon were asked to resign by If elected, her top priority is unity. "We need student was President Mark Berardo. The two had initiated a request unity, and to get that, we need student government Kizoff, who is comfortable in the position. "I like to think for a detailed account of a weekend conference trip unity. That is my biggest goal, " she said. I have good mediation skills." made by Berardo and SAC member Jason Student clubs are the key to promoting and growing For the past two summers Kizoff has worked at Wannamaker. a united student body according to Ramsuchit. Canada's Wonderiand, as an assistant to the superinten- "I seem to vote in the best interests of the students," "I'd like to see culturally based clubs in the student dent handling rponey for the entire park. Cordell said of his decision not to resign. "Our current centre one day a week. They can meet and interact with said the experience prepared her to deal with a She president would vote in the interest of other things. each other. We need more Inter-club programming," budget of SAC's size. Cordell wants to extend SAC services to nine p.m., she said. Kizoff targets the budget for major changes should and organize a 'quiet lounge' in Humber, where students Another area of concern for Ramsuchit is the food she take over. could go to relax or study. selection Humber students face. "We need food for Her specific plans include increasing the amount for "Of the money students give to us, we should give as choice. There is a lot of diversity here. We need to have academic awards from $280 to $10,000, while decreas- much as we can back," said Cordell. Italian one day and maybe Portuguese another. What's ing the amount spent on telephones. If elected, he wants to keep in touch with students so hard about getting "different food?" she said. through a regular newsletter and would initiate changes She also wants to allot more money to clubs, tutor- As president Ramsuchit will make sure there is no in the SAC budget including slashing the amount desig- ing, events, and new computers for computer students. budget deficit. "This year's deficit was caused by count- nated for executives to attend weekend conferences. Kizoff admits lacking the council experience of her ing and spending profits before we got them. I want to Day conferences can be just as valuable and less expen- opponents, but said she is willing to learn about the provide the best service at the lowest prices," she says. sive, said Cordell. process if elected. Ramsuchit knows she has the courage and disposi- Cordell wants to increase the amount budgeted for "It's scary, are responsible for tion to be SAC president. because you money academic awards from $280 to $2,200, and cut the from 17,000 people," said Kizoff, who plans to keep a "I've never been one to back down. People say I amount spent on telephones to $10,000 from $23,000.

full if for have balls of steel and they clank when I walk down the course load elected. "I've never worked 17,000 "No cell phones, no beepers, you're SAC president, hall, " she says. people before." not the prime minister," said Cordell. Meet the candidates running for vice-president CHRIS SAWYER MICHAEL CONTENTO

CHRIS FELL annoys Sawyer. CHRIS FELL live in residence and that should Staff Writer "I want to take SAC and take Staff Writer include parking.

it out of the deficit. Whatever ^he Co-operating with other Michael Contento is focussing school groups and organizations Vice-presidential candidate amount is, it's too much. We as what he thinks are the main is a high priority for Contento. Chris Sawyer is running because students shouldn't be in a on issues students face in his have to continue work- he wants to represent the stu- deficit," he says. "Students need cam- "We paign for SAC vice-president. ing with OCCSPA (Ontario dents and work for the them. to know where that money is His prime concern is smoking Community College Student Sawyer is a second-year com- going? Why are we in a deficit? on campus. Parliamentary Association) to puter information systems stu- How come students don't really Ch ri g §awygr. "I think we need the ideas of lower tuition fees and address dent and he said he thinks that see where their money is going?" "Students need to the student body. That includes the discrimination and harass- after two years at Humber he's Sawyer wants Humber stu- that know where giving smokers equal rights in the ment issues," he said. ready to go to the next level. dents to do more than come to money is going." decision," Contento said. "I think "I think we have to work with "I've been here for two years school and then go home. He we need an enclosed area out- MUCC (Metro Universities and and I've seen a lot of problems," sees no reason why Humber's side of the school for the winter. Community Colleges) for dis- Sawyer said. He feels he can clubs cannot be used to unite Something really cheap, that counts on Metropasses because now take the next step and pre- students. provides shelter so the students a lot of people come to school sent "ideas I have and ideas I "We as students have to come don't have to break the law by the Metropasses. have heard from a student's per- together. The clubs provide a smoking inside. "I'll be there for the student spective, " said Sawyer. basis for unity in this school," he He'd also like to see the prob- body. I have initiative and I care Sawyer said if chosen vice- says. "We need to get the clubs lems of parking for students liv- about the school," Contento president students could easily more interactive help sup- and ing in residence solved by next said. talk and discuss issues with him. the clubs port more. That's the year. He doesn't think residence Contento's campaign slogan communicator "I'm a good way we can increase spirit. students should have to pay the says he guarantees "no false

interacting. I can . and good at Sawyer intends to do this by Michael Contento high parking fees. promises" and he says by elect- "I'll t>e there the relate to a lot of students here," establishing a liaison between the for "We need to come up with ing him to serve the student student body." Sawyer says. vice-president's office and the ideas about parking." He said. body, would be the "honest This year's SAC budget head of each club. "Students pay a lot of money to choice." ^*

3Humber Et Cetera March 30. 1995 i "T Editorials EDITORS: Daniel Kielly • Andrew Parsons 675-3111

Editor-in-Chief: Lesley Alien • Managing Editor: Marshal Lyons Opinion Editors: Daniel Kielly • Andrew Parsons News Editors: Rob Campbell • Edna Williston Entertainment Editors: Michelle Dorgan • Glenn Teneycke Life Editors: Monica Bujtor • Donna Weidenfelder Special Section Editors: Fionna Boyle • Cindy Vautour Sports Editors: Steve Kagan • Tiziana Scorranese Photo Editor: Gail Balfour Copy Editors: Kathryn Bailey, Gail Balfour Editorial Advisers: Terri Arnott Technical Adviser: James Cullin A publication of the Number School Of Journalism. Publisher Nancy Burt. Editorial Offices: L231. 205 Number College Blvd. Etobicoke, Ontario l\A9W 5L9 Phone: (416)675-3111 Student fiuiding^ the way ofthe fiifijre Students have always complained about where their money goes. Each one of us pays almost $240 every year in non- tuition fees and very seldom do we see the advantage of this, until now. SAC will be spending $324,626 to start up a new computer lab with 100 computers offering students open access to the internet. The lab is being funded with fees already collected

from students and it has been said that there will be no user fees for students when they hook up. Bravo! The money was previously allocated to build a second story fitness centre above the pool and although Athletics is surely a part of college life, it is not an area all stu- dents benefit from. The shift in allocation is not about one aspect of student life being more important than the other. Directing this money towards new technology directs money towards the future of many more students at the college rather than to a select group. Complaints about students' money being spent on things the college should pay for have already arisen, but.

if students aren't willing to pay for their education and the extra costs that go with it, then who will? Government funding will continue to dwindle in the future. If the students want extras they are going to

have to pay. So get used to it. The college is matching SAC's contribution to the lab and is willing to pay for yearly maintenance costs. If the combination of the two results in internet access to all

students then it is a venture that should be met with high praise. The opportunity for students to learn and to access the information highway will benefit them further down the road. to the editor Pension payoff Homegrown players Calling a provincial election has not been an easy decision for any premier and this upcoming provincial election is no exception. Even though no date has been set, all three major just as good political parties are taking their election 1995 campaign on the road (unofficially of course). Setting the date leaves Premier Bob Rae with another Russian players, forgetting those The fact that Alexander major decision and possible headache. Marco Tarantino accomplishments were achieved Mogilny and Pavel Bure have To win the election the timing must be right. More A rabid hockey many times over by players from scored over 60 goals in a single specifically, the party like to in the would be ahead polls other countries. Does it really season means little because it's they call the voters to the ballet fan. when box. matter that a Russian scored the This election must be called and held before the year's been done many times including I am writing first goal of the NHL season? end, so that leaves little time. And, according to the by the likes of Gretzky, about Andrew Palamarchuk's The fact is, he just happened to Premier's office, the decision is Rae's to make and his Lemieux, Brett Hull, Steve article on Russian hockey play- be playing in the first game of alone. Yzerman, Jari Kurri and Teemu in I say it the season. Besides being behind in the surveys the premier has ers the NHL and must Selanne. an additional brain twister to contend with when he was the funniest thing I have Sergei Fedorov wins the MVP Russian hockey players are decides the date. read in a long time. a single time and Palamarchuk very talented but to single them If tiie premier waits until at least September 6, all 1 admit, Russian hockey play- sees him as a God. What about rookie MPPs voted into office last time (Sept. 6, 1990) ers are some of the most talent- Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, out as the best because they will be eligible to receive a pension, These pensions are ed players in the league but to Mark Messier and others who were able to do a few things available not just to the NDP caucus but to all members say they are the best is almost have won it more than once? shows a lack of hockey knowl- fitting the requirements. ridiculous. Should they be seen as lesser edge on Palamarchuk's part. But, with many of the current NDPers new members Palamarchuk's article listed players because Fedorov won it who would be eligible for pensions after just one five- The bottom line is, they're accomplishments achieved by last year? year term, that leaves many constituents suspecting the good but so is everyone else. worst - they are looking after their own. The premier's office is hoping to boost the .NDP chances by talking about the best economic recovery Letters to the Editor: since 1988 and the social contract which they say saved 40,000 civil service jobs. Humber Et Cetera welcomes letters to the Editor. Please include your Some voters will remember it differently. They may name, program, student number, phone number signature. We remember "Rae Days" and the potential pension plan. and If Rae waits until the fall and the NDP loses the elec- reserve the right to edit for space. If the letter is libelous, sexist, racist or dis- tion, a lifetime pension for ail those rookie MPPs is not a criminatory in it will not be printed. If story idea bad consolation prize. any way you have a you feel would be of interest, please feel free to come into the newsroom L231. March 30, 1995 Humber Et Cetera

Does the media manipulate the news?

she reported the facts. formula of CNN. How can the

If anything, the evolution of range and shades of news be

what is acceptable to society at covered when competition large is reflected in the media between stations for viewership giving up its role as defender of and the almighty dollar pre- cludes the introduction of the public's sensitivites. It is a notable yet uncharted areas.-* commonly quoted fact, that the The media should not be giv- incidences of child abuse, sexual ing us just a portion of a news molestation, violence against picture. Take for example the HOWARD J. ELMER women, homophobia and the LISA LAZAR recent Ontario municipal elec- Staff Writer many sorid undercurrents of Staff Writer tion. Many of the stories that society are not unique to today's Sad but true, we can no came out of this election were The media reports the news, world. It just seems that way. rely 'talking pieces i.e., John DiGirolamo longer on newsmakers to head' ( "he it does not create it. Journalists The media did not report these present us with an accurate, said"and "she said" pieces ) that simply report what goes on in events in the past. They were Business Management comprehensive picture of the reported the candidate's words our lives. considered too grotesque, too news. on this and on that. How useful "People are worried about The hue and cry raised by the base. The representatives of the It's cheaper to fly today's jour- was this information to voters media has perhaps more to do public demanded that we keep getting ahead, getting pub- nalist to the latest disaster or when what they really needed with their own mistakes and the soiled linen of society behind licized more than anything crime scene than it is to pay for was in-depth, informed cover- blunders, rather than the manip- doors. This closed actually else." carefully orchestrated research, age. ulation of facts. In truth, individ- worked to the advantage of the says journalist Morris Wolfe. A Some journalists have even uals, business and governments abusers, by allowing them to free-lance writer for the Globe pointed out today's reporting like to conduct their affairs in pri- prey on their victims in private. and Mail, Wolfe says, reporters style is far from the 'hard' and vate. The difference today is that no longer have the time or flexi- factual reporting of eariier days. For much of this century the the media does report ever^;- bility to invest in their reporting John Border of the LA Times media was a willing dupe, thing. They no longer decide since they are expected to jump describes today's 'Souffle' jour- from one story to the next. With nalism as being made up of always ready to suppress the what the public is too sensitive today's news deadlines, there is "one part reporting, one part facts that were deemed to be too to see. Knowledge is power. simply no time to check facts or prediction and two parts atti- gruesome or titillating. Reporting Power is control. The public has even gather all facts. tude." on wars was stage managed in far greater control over their Wolfe says the public's prefer- Border points to today's tele- much the same way. The public lives thanks in part to the medi- ence for sensational news rather vision as being 'fact-free' and he was given only what the govern- a's dogged determination to pre- than hard news creates the says it fails to cover weighty ment and the military deemed sent the story, the whole story, atmosphere which allows jour- matters. A typical television appropriate. media has tra- regardless it The of whom might Jennifer Irwin nalists to milk the sensational newscast, he says, provides us ditionally agreed with this cen- offend. Look at the issues of Legal Assistant and even create the sensational with a pictorial summary of the sorship. You don't have to look wife and child abuse, just to at the expense of 'real' news. day's disasters (earthquakes, far for an example, the Gulf War name two. The shameful secrets is "They stretch it (the truth) Wolfe especially concerned plane crashes, famines and was thoroughly stage managed. that 20 years ago, probably that today's journalists sport coups); some soft news (gossip to get an audience. This is a type of less than arm's would have fallen victim to an ignorance about ...»._,.._ i._,i._i^__^ about People don't want to hear length rela- ^^^^-^^^^— ^^^^^-^^ editor's cut. the context of Princess Di about stuff that's boring." With today's news tionship at The difference The public their stories. This and grum- least, and as a pressure to ignorance, blings about conduit for bring these together with headlines, there is rich baseball misinforma- today is that the crimes forward, apathy prevents or hockey tion at worst. started the leak the writing of simply no time to players who Either way the media reports that eventually accurate news are on public loses. broke the whole pieces. strike); and Writer Vanessa check facts or a bit of chat- Charges of everything. dike. The ensu- Baird, has ter that pass- sensational- ing flood of who found gross inac- even gather all es for analy- ism, manipula- is information on Knowledge curacies in all sis. Media tion, and just these types of areas of media adherence to plain "Quoted crimes has facts. power. Power is reporting, shows this easy and out of context" empowered an how some coun- prescribed are nothing entire generati- control. tries featured in the news, are formula of reporting lends itself more than the they are no ^^^^~^^"^"" """"^""^^^"^ 'single issue' countries. These to making that which isn't news, angry backlash longer victims. Fab Riccardelli countries are newsworthy for news and that which is news, to a media that increasingly Accustomed to seeing this type Electrical Apprenticeship only one aspect. non-news. believes 'right to is the know' a of reporting in everyday news- As an example, Baird cites Even more distressing is decision that should be left up to papers, they know they are not Banp'-»desh when the media chooses to cre- "People want to know the as a country known the readers. alone. Victims are more likely to for Its floods. But, she says, ate its own news. tnjth. The media does Considering all the fuss about come forward. The implied there are also other Bangladesh Dalton Camp, a political com- their share in trying to pre- the 'media's agenda' and 'self- shame in these crimes is what stories worth reporting. As an mentator and broadcaster sent it. They present the serving journalism' the courts often keeps people quiet. example, she cites Bangladeshi whose column appears in the right information but use It should be clogged with libel In October, the Toront

1 and educated guesses as to the task of dissemirutting infomiation that I could not back up what wrote In the end, you may dislike proportion to entertain the with concrete proof, it did not the topic, even the direction, duration and ultimate is unbiased, enriching, factual and method of pubfc." go in the book." reporting, but facts are facts and outcome of the war. No stations wdl-researched, is criticaL If we're not Cameron has never ended up the media simply presents them. offered any new insight as a receiving this type of news in deliberate attempt was made to Canada, we may as well move to in court, I believe it's because stick to the prescribed, winning China! " " " " "

Lsfl Humber Et Cetera March 30. 1995 News 1 • •:•] II for a level job playitig field m^ jobsOntario Summer Employment JASON B. JUMP hiring. tension between minorities, Staff Writer "It's a piece of legislation that police and the media, "we need calls a workplace to come togeth- to look at the other side of the Oiasiiig away suiiiiiier j^ Employment Equity is needed er and develop signposts over a coin." to give everybody an equal shot three year period for increasing "We are building a new at employment. representation, equity, imple- Canada whether we like it or AUCE GRZYBEK Placement office, some of the The North York Committee menting supportive measures, not," he said. Staff Writer programs will be tied into what- on Community, Race & Ethnic and positive measures, "said "As this new Canada emerges ever a student is studying at and appreciates and validates Relations in conjunction with the Archer. Students looking for summer school, diversity, we will be able to lead Ontario Anti-Racism Secretariat The Act came into effect Sept. jobs should consider employ- "They're trying to have them the way to a new world... a held their third annual business 1, 1994. It affects public sector ment through the provincial gov- related to students programs to world that needs to see itself as luncheon to celebrate the employers with 10 or more staff their careers they try to one country and one people. ernment. and International day for the elimina- members, and private sector Feedback was given by youth, There are various programs match it as much as possible," tion of racial discrimination. with employers 50 or more cultural and business leaders. available through jobsOntario said Antonides. The forum, held at Seneca workers. The objective of the The general consensus was that that will last about six to eight Some of the positions avail- College invited youth, business , Employment Equity Act is for more of these forums are need- in able will in public relations, and cultural leaders to talk about weeks the summer. be employers to provide a level ed, gave positive. the importance of the new con- One of the programs is called communications, hospitality, playing field for the four desig- Metro Police Staff Sergeant, troversial Employment Equity jobsOntario Youth (JOY) and it recreational industry and server nated groups targeted - women, and member of the North York Act. Some people believe it pro- is open to people aged 15 to 24 type jobs and would probably visible minorities, aboriginals, Race Relations Committee Lino jects reverse discrimination. or 29 for those with disabilities. pay around minimum wage. and people with disabilities. Murarotto says the forum was Guest speaker Elser Lee Archer, It's available to unemployed Antonides said students Alex Frame, Director of especially important to the to the assistant Employment for Ontario residents in the Greater applying should have experience Programming CBC English youths. Equity Commissioner of Ontario Radio w..;S another guest speak- Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton such as "computer literacy, as far "The people who have spo- and said the Act is not about reverse er. Frame said although there ken on behalf of their compa- Windsor areas. Some of the as knowing keyboarding and discrimination. are problems of racial discrimina- nies, agencies, or organizations placements include a lab assis- having either wordperfect, data- "It 's about creating opportu- tion, employment equity, and are very candid and 1 think are tant in a chemical company, base, Lotus, or some of those nities for all the qualified people very approach- public relations work, a day care basic computer languages. in this society, able," said worker, desktop publishing at a There is no cutoff date for so they can Muratto. get a fair shot design company and sales posi- applying to the jobsOntario pro- at being hired, "It's important tions. gram and there are new pro- trained, pro- that young people Another program is called grams still being planned. moted, and not. see them as Student Venture and it's for stu- "They send us information treated fairly. something cold, to start their don't give us a lot of details dents who want and Archer also hard, and impossi- own business. The program on it," Antonides said. said, ble to be a part of. offers a loan of up to $3,000 but Information and applications "Employment The welcome mat eligibility is for those returning to for jobsOntario and other pro- Equity is not a is out for young school full-time who are grams are available in the piece of legis- people regardless Canadian citizens or have land- Placement office, located in lation that of colour, gender, ed immigrant status. About 672 A138. establishes nationality etc. It's businesses were started in 1994 quotas. important that through a Student Venture loan. She says events like these For details see students can International for of racial According to Margaret it's about set- Celebrating the Day the elimination continue to take venture on their own page 13. Antonides of Humber's ting goals for discrimination at Sheridan photos by Jason b. jump place."

TTC makes it easier to get to Humber Making computefs user friendly EVA STEFOU Theatre Humber students now

have another if Staff Writer option they take TIM MORIARTY common application programs Lakeshore students who ride transit. staff Writer including a word processor, an The 80 Queensway bus route the streetcar from downtown tothe Microsoft is introducing a new appointment calendar and a has been extended from the Keele campus now have a shorter com- way for people to communicate financial planner. The difference station giving a direct link with the mute. with their home computers. though, is that the program itself Bloor-Danforth subway line. On March 27, the TTC com- The current kingpin of the helps people to access and use Buses will run between Sherway bined the 501 Queen streetcar computer industry is releasing a the various applications. Gardens and Keele station by new type of software simply "The key element of the social and the 507 Long Branch route to Queensway, Colborne Lodge called, Bob. And with the help of interface is that there is a guide help eliminate the need to transfer Drive, Lake Shore Boulevard and Bob, Microsoft hopes to tap into on screen," said Traynor. "A at the Humber Loop. Parkside Drive. Buses will run The new route will run from every 15 minutes during rush hour that large market of potential cus- selection of different guides with tomers find computers too different personalities." Queen and Victoria Park in and every 30 minutes at other who difficult These guides take the form of Scarborough. A new no-transfer times. to use. The students used to ride In an interview at the recent animated animals such as cats service will be provided for riders who Toronto Computerfest, John and dogs. Each different guide between downtown and the 507 Long Branch streetcar will will offer each individual user a across the of Traynor, manager of Microsoft Lakeshore Boulevard in southern now come Proof Canada's Home division said, different level of help. If the per- Etobicoke. Payment system. With POP pas- son is somewhat familiar with thing is that sengers pay a fare and automati- "The big about Bob The new services are on a trial computers, the guide will help a it is the first application that is not cally get a transfer which they run. little. If the person is a complete just a user interface but a social must keep. It's their proof that "We will have these new ser- novice, the guide will help con- interface, they've paid to be on the street- stantly. vices for six months. We will see The designers of Bob spent car. The Proof of Payment has According to Traynor, one how well it's performing and more than two years working been in use on the 501 Queen third of the homes with comput- based on comments (by the cus- with Stanford University profes- streetcar for sometime. POP will ers, aren't getting as much out of tomers), we will write a report on sors Clifford Nass and Byron now include the 501 Queen ser- them as they should and two- it," said Scott Haskill, the senior Neeves, who are experts on peo- vice thirds of the homes that don't planner for TTC. running on Lake Shore ple's interactions and reactions have computers yet, don't have Boulevard. with research The 501 streetcar will continue machines. Their them because they find them too shows that people tend to devel- past the to "The advantage of Proof of Humber Loop Long difficult to use. This is Microsoft's Payment is that it will be a shorter op a relationship with the Branch without having riders get- target audience. amount of time for people to get machines they use, and that ting off at the Humb'er Loop to Unfortunately, Bob will only type of social inter- the streetcar during rush hour," when some transfer to another streetcar to on work on newer 486 model PC's face is used, performing tasks reach their destination. said Haskill. and requires a lot of memory. with that machine becomes easi- Customers who have their Eight megabytes of RAM and 30 Service levels will be the same er and more enjoyable. proof of payment, are expected to megabytes of harddisk space are as before with an additional east- This is where Microsoft hopes board the streetcar through the a minimum. bound stop added at the Humber Bob can come in. back doors during rush hour. Microsoft's Bob hits the Loop for streetcars heading down- To anyone who uses comput- "There are inspectors that shelves March 31 and should town and to Neville Park from ers on a regular basis, Bob may patrol the streetcar ask to retail for about $130. Long Branch. and see look like a collection of eight

customer's POP, " said Haskill.

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March 30, 1995 Humber Et Cetera E lAfestyles

EDITORS: Monica Bujtor and Donna Weidenfelder 675-3111 ext.4514 ROM shatters SEAN B.PASTERNAK Borderline Journalist HAIR-RAISING Victorian myths

Mary Luz Mejia "They didn't work outside of TALES Staff Writer the home. If they did, they were an alternate group. The term (REUTER) • Sean B. Pasternak, Humber College's very A new Royal Ontario Museum feminism didn't apply, but they own Borderline Journalist, got a haircut about a week back. exhibit shatters the myth of the would be in that group," said worry-free Victorian lady blissful- Meiklejohn. All right, 1 hear you. Perhaps this isn't the type of thing you'd ly sipping tea and playing cro- The exhibit offers examples see cross the news wires everyday, but it still comes as big, quet. of the feminist aesthetic dress astounding, CNN-type news to me. Corsets to Calling Cards: The movement of the 1870s and You see, to know me is to know my large swarms of curly hair Etiquette of Victorian Women's '80s. The women involved that flow (or flowed, rather) from the top of my head in an afro- Clothing, examines the highly called for a change in fashion like formation to the bottom of my shoulder blades. I no longer regimented routines governing and for a move away from carry that mop atop my head. middle-class women's lives, the artificially restrictive styles As of about a week ago (as the press release starting this col- actions and dress in the latter half of the day to more comfort- umn would indicate), my long, disgusting locks were chopped off of the 19th century. able clothes that comple- to pave the way for a professional, more businesslike hairdo. Exhibit curator Heather mented the body's natural My reaction to this? Why, after over five years of wearing hip- Meiklejohn says the women of proportions. pie-style hair, did I go for such a change? Oh, wait, here's the news this period lived according to the The prominently fea- wire again. stringent codes of conduct often tured corset, with its stiff perpetrated by men. metal inserts, was worn by (UPI) - Sean B. Pasternak, student at Humber College and One of the most obvious girls as young as six to former mop-top, was coerced by some of his friends into get- cases of this is Victorian mourn- achieve the "proper sil- ting his hair cut. ing rituals. Meiklejohn cites a houette," which included typical example in which the a very small defined and rour nut ' * That's pretty much the truth. After one friend implied that my death of a woman's father-in-law waistline. Some *^® Bodice^dress" iggg circa old hairstyle closely resembled that of boxing promoter Don King, meant she was obligated to go Victorian women even others began to follow, suggesting that a new hairstyle could lead into intense mourning for two went so far as to under S2I££VPH0T0 to a job, power, women and certain wealth. years. go dangerous operations Before I could say Bad hair day, an appointment was made For the first year, she could to remove their lower ribs to with a hairstylist highly next ques- who came recommended. The not leave the house, unless it was ensure a more promi- tion I asked was "What kind of hairstyle should 1 get if indeed I go deemed an absolute emergency. nent silhouette. with this?" through Her husband on the other hand, Also on display is a These evil, conniving, so-called friends of mine told me it was free to go where he pleased beautiful English green depended on the 'shape' of my face Up until that point, 1 had at any time. velveteen gown, meant never even considered that faces are different shapes. The only Protocol required women to to be worn in the morn- people whose faces are shaped oddly, I figured, are those of ficti- wear heavy black crepe dresses ings before dressing. It tious characters. and veils or white outfits with exemplifies the ideal gar- Think about it: the only person you've ever seen with a round black braid trims for the mourn- ment style promoted by face is comic strip character Charlie Brown, and he's been bald ing period. Men only had to wear the feminist dress move- since birth. The only person with a triangular face is Sesame a black crepe band on their hat ment. Street's Bert, and I'm pretty damn sure spiked hair is out these or suit sleeve for about six The simple, loose flow- days. months. ing gown in the exhibit is a On careful consideration, 1 determined that my face is almost From socially acceptable clear contrast to the more the exact shape of a P. E. 1. potato. behavior to dress, Meiklejohn popular tight-laced, ornate says the onus of mourning was dresses. This revolutionary (CP) Sean B. Pasternak, student at Humber College and shouldered by women. gown design was consid- documented schizophrenic, remembered his fear of barbers at "To me this is the most blatant ered too avant-garde for circa dra>wers, the exact moment the length of his hair was chopped off. form of male dominance which most women who were used \^^^^ ^^^TTuhites w extends so much into female to their 30-minute dressing Lady ^^^^^^sv photo That's true as well. Just as the hairstylist was sharpening her lives," she said. rituals, corsets, bustles, and 18^0 14" blades and preparing to make the hair incision, I flashed back Since Victorian women rarely petticoats. to one of the first times i got my hair cut. The barber, (some worked outside the home, most The exhibit sweaty old-timer who was probably too busy watching Sanford & relied on hand-made crafts and showcases 22 Sqn on TV to pay attention) started nicking my ear until it was afternoon teas as venues for Victorian eventually severed from my head. It took 103 stitches to put It demonstrating their creativity, dresses dis- back in place. accomplishment, and good taste. played on Except for the ear-falling-off part, that story's completely true. The exhibit boasts a beautiful mannequins, To this day, that nasty barbershop incident has given me reason collection of intricate needle- over 130 gar- to avoid haircuts at all costs. Thus, 1 kept it at the length it was and work pictures, hand made lace ments, furni- in truth it made me look like a common vagrant. appliques, and brooches with ture, toys, painstakingly woven locks of a accessories (AP) - Sean B. Pasternak, Humber College pain-in-the-butt loved one's hair. and jew- recent skinhead, hairstylist and was told by a that the ends of A popular Victorian children's ellery. It is his hair had died and apparently gone to hell. rhyme reflects the importance of on an

women's craft abilities : indefinite It brings me great torment to announce that, yes, the ends of When I'm a grown-up run at The my hair were pronounced dead on arrival I can see the obituaries woman, Costume now: Mr Pasternak's hair ends were born in the late '80s and are With my) hair up on m^ head and survived by his newer, lighter hair. I'll sit and sew till very late Textile I was told by the hairstylist that because my curls had grown to And never go to bed. Gallery at unmanageable lengths, the ends were beyond repair. That was the Some women at this time the ROM exact I realized this haircut for better. moment was the rejected the traditional role of and is Although I requested a cremation for my dead hair ends, 1 left mother and wife, choosing included hairstylist with the a better appreciation for my cut, my personal instead to challenge institutional- with appearance. Who says that a haircut has to be a near-traumatic ized social mores. The few who Museum experience? And, a final release... "^'^'^^^'^.c/rcT;;^ opted to work as shop clerks, i - ' —"-a a d m s ^^^"^_ iusO-IQqi dressmakers or office clerks were sion. COURTESY^-,, .„ (REUTER) - Sean B. Pasternak, Borderline Journalist went considered to have adopted an PHOTO out last week and bought a wig. "alternative lifestyle. .

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Let your fingernails do the talking

SANDY SALERNO French tips which is a permanent stones that can be glued to the Staff Writer french manicure, run at $65 and nail. And getting more popular is up. And it is recommended that adding jewels like small loop ear- maintenance of the sets should rings," says Deanna who has Put your best fingers forward be done every three to four three sparkling rhinestones on this spring by making those weeks. her pinky nail. improvements to the way your The least expensive way to Prices for these extra services nails look. keep nails healthy is diet. Nails like nail art range from $5 to Nail Esthetician, Deanna require iron, potassium, iodine, $10. Nail jewels are a little more Conforti says that nails are an and vitamin B. Good sources for expensive because most shops important part of one's overall these nutrients are yogurt, milk, will use 10 karat gold jewelry. groomed appearance. celery, carrots, eggs, green veg- "Everyone's always running etables, and sunlight. out spending great sums of Ten tips to help keep nails money to change the way they looking good and healthy: look. But most people tend to forget about their nails," she said. cles, shape and file, cut any Conforti explained that peo- 1 Keep nails at an active hangnails, massage the fingers to ple, whether male or female are length. Everyone has different help with circulation, and polish," always using their hands. size hands and fingers. she said. Whether they're greeting some- 2. Don't keep nail polish for Other nail improvements the one, dialing a phone number, or women specialize in are applying over a year. When buying make running them through their hair, acrylic, porcelain, and fiberglass sure polish is thin. hands are almost always noticed. false sets, and nail extensions like 3. Get a non-acetone nail pol- "People don't realize how french tips. ish remover, because acetone much they use their hands. Well- "Not everyone has a natural will dry out nails. kept fingernails will always make set of beautiful narls, so they can 4. Put few drops of baby oil women and even men look a choose to apply artificial ones, into nail polish remover. This more professional. I mean, who either the full nail or just tips to wants to shake hands with some- helps to prevent nails from tear- the size of one's nail" extend Do a little spring cleaning on your nails! one whose nails are noticeably ing and splitting. Caruso said. unkempt?" she questions. 5. If you get a hangnail, dont Conforti clarified the sets are PHOTO BY SANDY SALERNO Conforti works alongside, tear it. Use a cuticle nipper to cut all plastic, but it is what you put mother and daughter, Elena and used by professionals is the qual- on top of them that gives the But for those who can afford, evenly. Teresa Caruso at Aesthetics ity of the nail. nails strength. She suggests that or prefer artificial nails, there is a 6. Use cuticle oil, to soften Paradise, a shop on Ansley "Those Lee Press on types if it's a false set you're looking fairly idea called nail art cuticles which need to be easily off. new and Grove Road in Woodbridge. come They are not for, the best are fiberglass nails. nail jewelry. Nail art can be air- pushed back to grow. Although they offer everything intended for long-term use. "They look the most natural, brushed onto an artificial or real 7. For those with fragile nails, from electrolysis to bridal Although they seem inexpensive last the longest, and are the easi- nail in the shapes of everything wear rubber gbves when using makeovers, Deanna and Teresa at first, in actuality they are not est to maintain," she said. "They small hearts rarely last from Santa Claus to detergents or liquids. specialize in nails. because they longer are also great for those women and stars, and little 10 karat gold than one application," said nails, Caruso who is also a certified 8. When painting use a who continuously bite their nails loop rings can be punched into esthetician says that there are a Conforti. base coat to keep nails from because false sets or tips will the side of a nail for something a number of ways to improve the Taking care of your nails is staining. allow the nails to grow." though. little different. look of one's nails. not cheap A manicure at The difference between the 9. Use a top coat to pre- a reputable shop can cost "We use stencils to paint little "Manicures are best for men nails from chipping. nails bought in a small plastic bag shapes on the nail. We even vent and women. We clean under- between $15 and $20. A set of at any drug store and the ones have a colourful mix of rhine- neath the nails, push back cuti- false nails can cost $50 to $60. Lifestyle changes for a new season

LISA SAUER punished when on a diet. Eat have to do something livable." cose veins, back problems, sizes. Staff Writer meals that are positive, light and According to Beck, the first increased risk of complications "We get students, shift work- nutritous. Don't be afraid to eat problem is knowing what a rea- from surgery, even menstrual ers, even the lunch - hour Spring is coming and with it foods you enjoy, in moderation. sonable weight is for you. Health irregularites for women which crowd," said Clark. "People who warmer temperatures. Include exercise as part of your is the first thing to consider in can make it more difficult to con- choose to come to a gym are People are putting away the everyday life, not just as a way to regards to weight, she said. ceive. generally fitness minded ... but to heavy, bulky clothes and turning lose weight. Exercise shouldn't Being too skinny is just as con- Being too thin can lead to iron get results you have to combine to things that are lighter. be a burden. If gyms or work- cerning as being too fat deficiency causing anemia. The eating and exercising." That's fine for wardrobe, but outs aren't your style, go for Your weight, or body mass body needs a certain amount of Clark said the gym is busy when it comes to bodies, getting walks, ride a bike, and don't for- index is generally determined by fat to keep you warm. from January to April, when the rid of the winter bulk and tipping get tb take the stairs. your age and height which puts Muzzi, along with a group of weather warms up people turn to the scales in your favour can be "And do it because you want you in a weight category - a few public health nurses hold health outdoor activities but Paul challenging for some. to," said Beck. "Think positive. pounds over or under the num- and fitness awareness events at Schaefer, who runs the desk at What to do you when the Focus on your progress and not ber suggested for your height is Humber college every semester. the Humber Athletic center says Special K inch is 2 folds thick? on the end result." considered a normal body mass These events are geared to draw it's always busy. "We get a lot of "Don't think diet or you're 'Thyflre's no magic pill ... it's a index. student's attention to healthier people working out during lunch doomed to fail. Commit to food ^nd lifestyle change," said Whether you're trying to lose lifestyle skills. ... and more women are coming lifestyle change," said Leslie Shaine Kanju a counsellor at weight, gain weight or remain the According to many health out now, mainly for aerobics," Beck, a registered dietician who Physician's Weight Loss Center. weight you are, there are some studies, dieting and eating disor- said Schaefer. has worked in the private sector Konju has been counselling peo- things you should consider, the ders are most common in college Tina Uens, employed by the for six years. le in weight loss for 13 years experts say. -age women because of busy college says she works out during Beck suggests people who and says diets on the whole are a Being overweight is a major lifestyles, stress and social pres- her lunch break, "... not to lose want to drop a few pounds and i short term answer and don't usu- link to heart disease, high blood sures according, to many health weight, it just makes me feel bet- firm up a bit need to start by ally work. pressure and could lead to dia- studies. ter." looking at their eating and fitnesfe "The number one thing is betes, according to Public Health Shelley Clark, service manag- Feeling better is a goal every- habits. don't view weight loss as mainte- Nurse, Susie Muzd. er at Bally Matrix, says she works one can achieve with a healthier Eat better don't diet she said. nance. For a long term effect you Other problems include vari- with people of all shapes and lifestyle according to the experts! People often feel they are being " " " " " "

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Safe hair removal tips to remember

EVA STEFOU "Certification doesn't necessarily viduals with severely curved hair LISA SAUER avoid over eating at lunch or resorting to fattening quickie staff Writer mean the person is good. I was follicles it has a lesser effect. Staff Writer snacks. Electrolysis may be painful for going to a lady for almost a year "Distorted follicles happens * When a craving docs hit and some, but has good results. A before I changed and went to when women are tweezing and you can't shake it. Indulge. It's someone else. My neck would waxing the area," said Want to lose weight? Eatirig permanent way of removing better to have a snack size bag properly is the first thing to con- always be red and it looked like I Papaioannou. "Waxing and hair, electrolysis' main goal is to of chips a sider. or miruaturc choco- destroy the hair root so the hair had holes in my neck," said tweezing make things worse, That's the bulk of advice late bar to satisfy the urge. Avoid doesn't grow back. 'Louise,' an electrolysis client. pulling out hairs and starting gathered on the subject of the hinging on the craved food later. In order to have permanent "The wrong person (electrolo- more hairs to come out and * Don't refer to favorite foods battle of the bulge. hair removal it's important to gist) can scar you. And if you do making the small area become like chips, candies, cakes, etc. as It seems that everyone has get scarred from electrolysis then larger. "junk food." Refer to have a perfect insertion (with the advice on how to lose weight, them as you'll need plastic surgery," said According to the book, "The "sometimes food," using healthi- needle) and the right amount of I've heard everything from cod- 'Susan.' "That's why it's impor- Cosmetic and Medical er foods and snacks as "every- electric current without any side liver oil diets to the 'Oprah' diet. day food." effects (scabbing, bleeding and tant to make sure you have the Electrolysis and Temporary Hair Diets may work temporarily but * Bring a low caloric treat right person. " the to a bruising if the needle isn't insert- Removal Blend combines for best results good eating get-together or lunch with ed properly). "Should scarring occur, go galvanic electrolysis with high fre- habits and exercise are the ticket friends. back and check if the current is quency thermolysis. The Blend is looking feeling better. "A capillery can break if the to and too high. Ask for it (the current adequate for all types of hair Here are a few interesting tips needle isn't properly inserted. If ) EXERCISE to be lowered," said including curved follicles and dis- collected from various studies, the current is high, you can feel it weight pamphlets and the re- Papaioannou. "Every individual torted follicles. tug and then you have to * Be realistic when starting out, has different levels of tolerance. Advertisements that claim per- Canadian Food Guide. insert," said Jenny Papaioannou, don't set goals you can't achieve. Women will see the results manent results without using an an electrologist and esthetician, EAT * Choose forms of exercise that after a certain amount of time by electric current, do not work. who works in her home. fit into your lifestyle. With electrolysis there's a fine looking in the mirror. According to the book, "The * Take a buddy. Play tennis, * Food is fuel for the body. wire needle is inserted "You won't see results imme- Cosmetic and Medical golf, swim or go roller blading. which * Lower fat doesn't mean no fat. diately. After four to six months, Electrolysis and Temporary Hair Many activities can be cnjoyeid into the hair follicle opening in Many high fat foods arc nutri- then you start to notice," said Removal" a needle must be in pairs or as groups. The the surface of the skin. An elec- tious like cheddar cheese or nuts more Lambropoulos. placed in the hair follicle if per- the merrier. tric current is passed down the (eaten in moderation). needle, destroying the hair root. Women should also note that manent hair destruction is to * Experts say that breakfast is stress the hair to occur. ATTITUDE The hair is then loosened and causes grow worth 25 per cent of the day's removed with tweezers. faster. As well they should keep "Electrolysis does work. It energy. * * Think positive. Clean, sterilized are their hands away from the area may take some time but you do Eating br^kfast is essential to needles * get results," said 'Louise.' Give yourself time to adjust. used for fear of AIDS and hepati- where the procedure is done. healthy weight because it helps tis. "Don't rub the area with your

hand because it the hair "I use clean, sterilized nee- makes dles," said Papaioannou. "All my grow. The hand is a topical stim- clients have their own needles. ulant and the area (where elec- The level of electric current trolysis is done) doesn't know if depends on the person. And the the heat is from the sun or Spring in the hair amount of electric current tells hand," said Papaioannou. the person how much pain they "Women shouldn't sunbathe in " the sun after electrolysis. can tolerate. Some electrologists LISA SAUER Folino's Hair Salon revamping 20 per cent of our clients are In order to keep the area ask their clients if the level is too Staff Writer the old "Mrs Brady" cut isn't sur- men getting cuts, sometimes clean, Papaiannnou suggests that high and whether or not they prising. perms even highlights ... we're a For the daring, it's purple women don't wear makeup and want the current lowered. "The seventies are back in family oriented business." punk. For the less adventurous, to use Vitamin E cream and to "Women are sensitive if they but the cuts aren't as severe. It's Vidal combines classic bar- a return to the '70s look. For the generally take good care of your have PMS, or if they haven't not just cuts, hair accessories bering with balances for romantic the styles of Melrose new skin, using hygiene. slept well," said Papaioannou. good like barettes and hair extensions their male clients (about 30 per Place. In hairstyles this season There are three of "Before coming for electrolysis if methods are making a comeback because cent). there's something for everyone. electrolysis: Galvanic Electrolysis women haven't slept well, they of TV," she said. It's the Kevin Cosner brushed New this spring are hair should take Tylenol with no caf- (Single Needle), Thermolysis and These professionals may bangs forward look for men and colours of purples, poppy reds feine because the caffeine the Blend. cater to different clientel but the Brad Pitt long hair look for makes and fuchsia pinks. Hard edges, hyper. Galvanic Electrolysis has they all agree that good looking young men. you with strong and bold lines for direct electric current which is hair should be kept clean and For best results, go to a stylist Common areas people go to haircuts with clean blending so passed down the needle and into be cut often. can be honest with you, get electrolysis on the neck, chin, the shapes are free to move and the hair follicle, where it destroys "Get your hair trimmed every Fritiz recommends. Frequent eyebrows, underarms and bikini flow, said Fritiz, creative design- the growing cells of the hair root. four to six weeks. It's essential," visits will allow a stylist to get to line. er for Vidal Sasson in Toronto. you start (electrolysis) The only problem with this said Anania. "And use the prod- know you, your lifestyle and "When "No longer is it anti-glamour to you meet people can't imag- method is that it's slow and it can ucts that are designed for the your hair. you look punk ... these women look take a minute or more for each style." "Consider what's best for ine taking electrolysis. With some beautiful," said Fritiz who's been hair. It's not just women at the your lifestlye but leave room for women you wonder why they in the business for 10 years. "It's permanent. It costs more salon cutting, colouring and the stylist creative," said go. There's no problem with College and university stu- to be and takes more time but the perming says Cochrane. "About Fritiz. them," said 'Susan'. dents, as well as those who fre- results count," said They go for little things like 'Susan.' quent night clubs favor these Costs vary from electrologist their eyebrows," said 'Susan,' a styles said Fritiz. Pink hair isn't to electrologist. former electrolysis client. for everyone "Our mature clien- "The lady I to When people go for electroly- went before tel aren't running out the door switching electrologists, sis they should check out elec- charged with these styles," he said. "It's trologists. They should make me $50 an hour and the lady I for people who are outgoing go to now, sure the place is a clean, steril- charges me $30 an and dramatic ... and want to ized environment and to make hour. That's a difference of $20 stand out from the rest."

that I save for sure everything is consistently the same amount It all depends on the client, clean. Women should also make of work," said 'Louise.' said Guy Anania who has been sure that the person is a certified Thermolysis is the passage of a licensed hair stylist for 17 electrologist. a high frequency current passed years and currently at Allegro "A certified electrologist takes down the needle which produces Hair Salon. Anania says soft schooling and takes a special heat in the tissue which destroys blonde and red highlights are test/exam. A government exam, the hair root. The process is what his clients are asking for, faster than galvanic electrolysis, said Papaioannou. but he agreed , "...television dic- But, said Dia Lambropoulos, taking only a few seconds. The tates hair fashion." Add a little lift or change to your hair this spring! an electrolysis client, only problem with thermolysis is For Gayle Cochrane, stylist at PHOTO BY LISA SAUER that on distorted follicles or indi- "

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&^{*Cjj>i©x:%B:*A-!'-i$<^^a:s^^' Ooch-a-thon helps kids' camp

LEANNE LAVIS most major cities. Routine chemotherapy, blood es you because they went Staff Writer Camp Oochigeas offers many counts and other emergencies through what you did," said just a kid, activities for the children but, are all looked after. Elizabeth Christie, a camper.

Number's first importantly, it provides children I kind oj keep my feel- OOCH-A- more an "The can have fun Camp Oochigeas, the first res- THON will be taking place at the environment where there is no and not worry because proper idential cancer camp, is patient ings hid. Arboretum on April 10 to help social pressure for them to be medical care is available," said and family oriented. Children in But / think aU when of raise money for Camp anything but themselves. Director of Pro-grams, Judy and out of treatment, or dying, Oochigcas, a for kids with the things camp can attend with any sib- cancer. we did it makes my lings or family. "Cancer is a scary disease The camp is 11 days cry. when you think of kids suffer- long for ages eight to 16. 'Cause ing," said Co-chair of the summers come The family camp is six Humber OOCH-A-THON and summers go and days long and is for ages Committee Carolyn Smith. two months to adult. it's so hard to leave the One hundred staff already The camp provides 041^ yoti knumn plan on participating in the five waterfront activities, arts kilometer walk and 300 pledge And n^er one a>iQ0>er and crafts, drama and ini- forms have been handed out to tiative tasks. ^S^Wf H*s so students. More pledge forms "The activities are hard t& j$iky gp0/* will be available in the con- excellent for developing course the week of April 3 for self-esteem and provide ^Michelte Stlrrett, camper other interested faculty or stu- the kids the dents. opportunity to interact with other children The most difficuH part /or The camp will be donating official Camp Oochigeas T- with the same illness," said camp^r$

pain, is the best medicine of all "At a camp like this no one Perry. "It's a great place for them "Being at camp was one of the for children with cancer. This really pays attention to the fact to be a kid again." greatest experiences of my life," summer, the Cancer Support that you have cancer, because The camp was also created to said a cousellor.

Centre also is looking for volun- everyone does," said a camper. normalize the children's lives. It Any students interested in vol- teer counsellors to provide their Camp Oochigeas combines §ets the children away from unteering can contact the volun- special talents and skills at camps lots of fun with proper health classmates who tease them or teer Bureau at 1-800-363-2412, throughout Ontario. care for each child. who are afraid of them because Director Pauline McKenna of The two main camps operat- A Pediatric Oncologist and they think the disease is conta- Camp Trillium at 613-524-1113 ing in the provirlce are Camp Oncology Nurses from the gious. or Directors Cathy and Doug Oochigeas and Camp Trillium. Hospital for Sick Children in "Camp Oochigeas is an awe- Hitchcock of Camp Oochigeas at There are also day programs in Toronto are available at all times. some camp because no one teas- 905-670-4447. Canadians start packing the pepper

ARLENE SOBREIRA causing them to close involuntari- U.S. where mace is legal in some Staff Writer ly. Extreme discomfort and dis- states, pepper spray has become orientation are both experienced. an alternative, almost replacing A new product called pepper These symptoms last for several mace. spray has become legal in minutes giving the victim the Mace contains a chemical " Canada in the last six months as chance to get to safety. compound combining the effects the latest in defence technology. The "Black Max Dog of tear and nerve gas. On the However, it is not yet legal to use Repellant" is registered with other hand, pepper spray is pepper spray on humans. Agriculture Canada under the ozone friendly, non-toxic and The formula contains 5 per PCP Act, formed to regulate dis- non-flammable, says Andrews. cent oleoresin capsicum, a natur- tribution of the product. "There's a $5-million business al ingredient derived from hot Although, it is still illegal to use distribution a year of pepper

It is fast, cayenne peppers. pow- pepper spray against humans, it spray. Since it's still quite new erful and effective. is being used as that. in Canada, there aren't any sta-

Brian Andrews, owner of "That's why it is called dog tistics yet, " Andrews said. Andrews & Associates, responsi- repellant rather than human The product is available by ble for marketing and distribution repellant," Andrews said. Andrews & Associates, one of of pepper spray said it was origi- "The criminal code does state several distributors, in different nally designed to protect a victim that you can use any method to sizes ranging in price from from an animal attack, such as a protect yourself from any form of $26.95 to $44.95. Andrews also dog or bear. attack. offers a product made for "When it comes in contact Melanie Kowal, a 20-year-old hunters, hikers, campers and with the skin and face, the eyes college student who carries pep- wilderness explorers called close immediately and tears form per spray said, "Basically, I can-y "Kodiak Bear Repellant " contain- causing temporary blindness. it for protection. I want to be ing five per cent more oleoresin The predator will also have trou- safer than sorry, especially when capsicum than the dog repellant. ble breathing," said Andrews. I'm in an unfamiliar area." Andrews plans to lauch the Andrews who sells the pepper Kowal who has been carrying products in sports stores as well spray called "Black Max Dog pepper spray for about a year as other retail stores in the future, it affects the Repcllant" says has fortunately not had to use it. in the meantime, Andrews will of the eyes mucous membranes Pepper spray has become be doing mall displays and select- system. The and the respiratory increasingly popular in Canada ed shows such as the Toronto blood vessels in the eyes swell and in the United States. In the } "

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'> ^'^•' Lifestyles ^^^^K^^"- Students can venture u- out on their ow^n

MARIA BIRMINGHAM The jobsOntario booklet says This year, in addition to Staff Writer all businesses must be estab- planning the expansion of his Researching your market is the key when planning lished and operated in Ontario product line to include cake your business. The proposal you subniit to the Royal Students tired of working for and business activity must be and yogurt pies, Jones is in the Bank should answer several important questions: others can try their luck at run- carried out between April 3 and process of franchising his com- ning their own businesses this September 30. pany. h Who ore x;our potential customers? summer. Two more programs. Youth When asked what advice 2. How moni; of these potential customers are there in Through a program called Venture and New Ventures he'd give to students thinking of your market area? Student Venture, the Ontario loans, provide those who have starting their own business, he government is giving students finished school with similar said: "Make sure you have a 3. Why will they purchase your product or use \;our ser- who are returning to school in opportunities. While the amounts market for what you're doing. vice? the fall, a chance to open sum- of these loans are more sizeable Learn all you can about it and 4. What methods of advertising will you use to reach mer businesses. at $7,500 and $15,000 respec- don't be worried about failing." potential customers? Student Venture offers loans tively, individuals are required to Margaret Antonides, manag- your of up to $3,000 to students pay interest immediately and er of Humber's Career Service between the ages of 15 and 29, must put forth some of their own Centre, agreed. to be their own bosses. sive details about their business said Narvin Singh, a business money before securing the loan. "Before you start something, "They may never get that ideas. She said these efforts will consultant with the Ministry of John Jones, a graduate of you want to know if it's viable, if opportunity again," she often be recognized.

Economic Development and Humber's Civil Engineering the marketplace can handle it ... explained. "The money is avail- "Some [applicants give]

Trade. Technician program, took advan- You can't just set up your tent able to them. Once they're on enough information that it really in a telephone interview, tage of the Youth Venture loan. somewhere and think you're their own, it's not always this helps you make a decision quick-

Singh said the ministry provides Using a loan of $7,100, he going to run a business ... easy." ly ... They clearly indicate what Ontario students with interest- became the sole proprietor of an research is mandatory." Lucille Chow, an account their business is ...You can tell free loans until September 30. ice cream stand in Caledon During an interview in her manager with the Royal Bank, the student knows where he's After this time, interest is charged called "The Big Chill" in May of office, Antonides said the said before students commit going," said Chow. "Some are so on the outstanding amount and 1992. Venture loan program is worth- themselves to the venture, they poorly done that you just look at must be repaid in ils entirety by "I always knew I didn't want to while for students because it should consider the financial it and you can make a decision the end of December. work for somebody else," said helps develop skills they may not obligations that come with bor- right away - you don't want to

Literature supplied by Jones. "Even before this, I had a have a chance to use when rowing money. do business with this person. So jobsOntario explains that stu- cottage construction business working for someone else. "A lot of students think that it's it has to be nicely presented." dents can apply for one of the that I used to do up north." When you have your own a grant and not a loan," 700 available loans by complet- Jones' ice cream business has business "you have to be able to explained Chow. "If your busi- ing an application form and turned into a thriving operation. negotiate. You may have to deal ness doesn't succeed, then you arranging an interview with a Although he admits to putting in with banks, with suppliers, with still have to pay for that loan. participating Royal Bank branch. long hours, Jones works only clients. You have to be able to Chow, who sorts through the Management These applications can be picked eight months of the year. He said communicate," said Antonides. Venture applications, said stu- up at one of the bank's branches having the winters off makes up She added that learning these dents should take their time Trainees or in Humber's Career Service for all the long days during the skills will help students in the when filling them out and sug- Centre. working months. future even if they do not go on gested students provide exten- Graduates...

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artists. they're innovative. Each one is dis- "With the clothes, there's a lot of tinct from another," said Organ. patent leathers, a lot of shiny belts, The students said they are proud shiny shoes, so the make-up's gonna to have organized a show of its cali-

have to go with it," said Gunn. bre. Since early January, they had With the comeback of glamor, this wanted the very best of people for year's show featured some very eye- the production. catching, dare-to-wear styles. "When we envisioned the "I don't usually have my butt Humber College show, we can only hanging out," said one of the models see the top of the line, top designers,

in skimpy shorts, "it's kind of embar- top stage production people and top rassing." make-up artists," said Fennell. As Canadian designers are gaining The fashion show puts Humber recognition in North America, the College in a high profile because recognition isn't as widespread or as they will be known as, "the college popular in Europe. But, here in that got all the top designers in Canada, they have a great reputa- Toronto that are featured in a ready <^ tion. to wear collection," said Fennell. "They're known basically for great Organ said the show was entirely design, great models and just great left to the students to organize. She

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From tarot cards and tea leaf reading to investigating UFOs The Supernatural and ghost hunting, the super- natural and the paranormal has piqued everyone's curiosity. and the Paranormal

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Organizations probe the fact and fiction behind flying saucers

research and docum^ntatipn of ters is a small, dark object in a on the witness. In the case of David Millan sightings. w>^ - ;' container which he keeps in his alien abductions, hypnosis by staff Writer "We're trying to be careful in office desk. According to psychotherapists is often used

you have an encounter our basis of study, " says Barker. Fenwick, it is an implant that to attempt to reveal lost Ifwith an unidentified flying The planetarium supports was removed from a woman memories. object, who should you Barker's research. who was abducted by aliens. What kind of person contact for explanation? Barker refers to an "invisible investigates UFOs? Toronto-based Tom college" of scientists who are Alien Abductee "A person with scientific Theofanus has "investigated doing UFO research in their curiosity who loves myster- many (UFO) cases in the States spare time but are afraid to step The woman claimed to ies," said Fenwick, who also and Canada. " Theofanus is a forward and risk ridicule in the receive indecipherable messages cites high intelligence, honesty part-time investigator for the scientific community. through the implant for many and straightforwardness as Ontario branch of the Mutual He believes more open years. important qualities in a UFO Network, a "research orga- research is researcher. nomena. nization " with over 5,000 mem- needed: "There Mutual Net- Skeptics take a negative bers worldwide. has to be a work's Theofanus approach to reports of UFO much more adds the ability to sightings, looking for terrestrial Identifiable Objects dedicated look be non-judge- explanations for the claims as at this." mental and to opposed to theories of alien life- The majority of cases investi- Also notable detect frauds as forms. gated by the organization turn working within important skills. Skeptics explain many out to be identifiable objects, mainstream Betty Desson, abductions through a disorder but a small percentage cannot academia is Penwick's girl- called sleep paralysis; a semi- be explained. John Mack, a friend, said that conscious state which allows for

"Five per cent are real Harvard profes- UFO research is a vivid hallucinations. Other phe- unknowns," said Theofanus, sor who has good hobby, even nomena has been dismissed as

"and a very small percentage done extensive though it often delusions or fraud. are extremely interesting." and controver- takes up much of

Almost all UFO investigations sial research in Fenwick's time. Skeptical Approach are done by private citizens, the field of alien She has no inter- according to Theofanus. abductions. est in the phe- "It is not for skeptics to prove "Within our organization, we Lawrence nomena herself, the existance of the paranor- mal," Gordon said. "The burden have lab technicians and psychi- F e n w i c k and said that she

is claimants." atrists ... but the funding is a believes we are doesn't like "what of proof on the problem," said Theofanus. "We being visited by they (aliens) do - Among notable Skeptics is don't have the time or the creatures from the cattle mutilia- astronomer Carl Sagan. the equipment needed for exhaus- either outer tions ... it's dis- Skeptics have formed tive investigations. space, other gusting." Desson Committee for the Scientific dimensions or doesn't find Fen- Investigation of Claims of the The Invisible College perhaps from wick's research Paranormal in order to find under the unusual, and has explanations for events such as Universities and government oceans. witnessed two UFO sightings. agencies have shown little inter- Fenwick, co- sightings herself "Until (the committee) was est in exploring the roots of founder of the while with him. formed, science didn't want to UFO phenomena, despite huge Canadian UFO What about touch UFO investigations," said public interest. Research stories of govern Gordon. "They wouldn't waste There are exceptions, such as Network, Lawrence Fenwick has heen investigating UFOs for ^g^t cover ups of their time on it." over years. Edward Barker, director of the claims to have 30 UFO information? COLIK TKSY PHOTO 'Xyimmick*' Manitoba Planetarium and seen five UFOs. __^_»_i,,^ Fenwick tells har- A New provincial director of the Mutual He has been rowing stories of network. Barker, interviewed fro involved in this type of research Fenwick said that chemical mysterious phone calls and Gordon, in a phone inter- his planetarium office, empha- for over 30 years. analysis done on the object indi- intimidation used against investi- view, noted that UFO believers have their emphasis sizes the scientific He calls UFO research a cates it is a "combination of tita- gators, but is quick to add para- changed last years from method in "proto-science" that will fore- nium and silicon," possible com- noia is common among UFO over the few shadow new discoveries, ponents for a transmitter. researchers. Barker said "govern- sightings of alien craft to abduc- ments are doing studies" and tion research. He calls this Cattle Mutilation added"they have their own "looking for a new gimmick" - to agenda." keep people interested in UFOs. The process for UFO investi- Henry Gordon, chairman of Gordon admits fighting the much gations done by both networks Ontario Skeptics, said UFO irrational belief in alien visitors is like astrolo- usually involves a series of inter- investigators see only what they difficult. gy led into views to establish the credibility want to see. "A great majority of people astronomy. of witnesses, a search for any "They tend to overlook the believe (in flying saucers)," he Among Fenwick's physical effects left by the inci- research done by skeptics show- said, "or they don't know what evidence of alien encoun- dent, and a background check ing natural explanations for phe- to believe.

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Numbe r Et Cetera March 30, 1995 Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section 5 Ghost hunting beats the bar scene

lege student, who, along with a hope of contacting a ghost. an eerie change. for several seconds between the I^yan C. Torres group of friends searches for Some "ghost hunters " steer Although "ghost hunters" headstones before disappearing Stuff Writer abandoned grave sites in the out- clear of conjuring up spirits with claim the activity is just for fun, behind one. A person in the skirts of Mississauga. Bayani the witch board, and while a few some have had strange experi- group screamed and was fol- claims there are several scattered delve into the spirit world, others ences. According to a ghost lowed by a stampede towards In a remote graveyard, on the in the remote backroads of small prefer just telling spooky ghost hunter, one summer night, while the car. outskirts of a suburb, a group of towns. tales in the cemetery. sitting in the middle of a remote While it may not be every- five friends under the watchful Upon finding an old grave- "It's just as scary but less risky cemetery, a group's storyteller, one's idea of a good time, "ghost gaze of a full moon, roam amidst yard, some of the more daring (than the Ouija board)," when telling an especially fright- hunting" is steadily growing in darkened headstones in search groups attempt to conjure a "lost Pimentel said. ening tale suddenly went speech- popularity. of a perfect spot. soul" with the aid of a witch According to the groups, less as he stared into the dark- "Word is going around. With only the beam of a flash- board, more commonly known "ghost hunting" is usually ness. The others followed his People are asking where the light, they scan the forgotten as the Ouija board. done near the witching hour gaze. At the other end of the good spots are. If it gets too pop- graveyard, searching for the most Novice "ghost hunters" (midnight), when the (ceme- cemetery, a hunched shadow ular, it will take the fun out of it," interesting headstone. Finally, bring the board along in tery's) atmosphere takes on was seen roaming back and forth Bayani said. one catches their attention. The name of the deceased has worn off over time but they can still make out the date - 1905. They settle down, while a Otiija only a to breeze rustles some summer game warm bushes nearby. A wooden board is taken out of a knapsack and Arlene sobreira answer questions as each member of the cir- and an instrument of superstitions. It's a

cle places a finger the pointer in the cen- for entertainment, " the "ghost hunt" begins. Staff Writer on game said Narayana. This was a familiar scene last ter of the board. Answers are spelled out let- According to the Dictionar]^ of Mifsticism summer as scores of Mississauga ter by letter. and the Occult by Neville Drury, users have and your friends get together for the youths found the morbid excite- You During and after World War 1, Ouija no control over repressed material that might ritual. candles lit ment of a growing, popular activ- regular weekend White are became very popular. People were desper- be released and can suffer from psychosis. to keep bad spirits from intruding and the ity known as "ghost hunting". ate to communicate with loved ones killed in Some demonologists say Ouija opens the "There's something weird table is cleared to make room for the Ouija the war and spiritualism was in a revival. door to possession by spirits which may about spending Saturday night (wee-ja) board. Critics of the board say it is a dangerous require an exorcism and psychiatric care of Everyone in the is expecting com- with dead people (instead of room tool of the devil. Advocates say it is a way to the user. going to a bar)," chuckles 19- munication with the dead. discover insight, wisdom and self-truths - The Ouija board was invented by an year-old Patrick Pimentel. "Sure You and two other friends place your and a way to communicate with the dead. American, Elijah J. Bond in 1892. Bond hands on the Ouija board's pointer, while it freaks you out but the adrena- Alfred Narayana, an Extra Sensory then sold it to William Fuld, who is consid- the others become curious onlookers. A cer- line rush is amazing. Perception Consultant in Mississauga, says in ered to be the "father of the Ouija". Fuld tain energy is shared all - binding The "ghost hunt" is only for by you most cases answers provided by the board marketed the board as "Ouija, the Mystifying together. it's time to ask some ques- the adventurous "spirit". A few Now probably rise up from the subconsciousness Oracle". tions. who have experienced it, swear of the users. In 1966, Fuld sold his patent to the Parker The name Ouija comes from the French they would never do it again. Yet, Ouija pointers have been known to Brothers game company. and German words for "yes", oui and ja. On Others claim it's an unforgettable fly off the board and spin out of control, as Christina Steklin, a 22-year-old university the board are the numbers zero through experience. though being directed by unseen forces. student said, "My friends and I play the Ouija nine, the letters of the alphabet and the "All you need is a car, some Narayana said, "People hallucinate (and) for fun. If it was dangerous, they wouldn't '" flashlights and a lot of guts," said words "yes" and "no". The heart-shaped believe it was a ghost they saw. sell it in stores. It's just a game for entertain- Sarah Bayani, a 22-year-old col- pointer on three felt-tipped legs moves to "(Ouija) is not accurate. It's fraudulent ment purposes. " " " "

lumber Et Cetera March 30, 1995 Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section

Your sienatiire is more than a name

'••*•* >< Steve Ka^aii had at least 40 years experience, "A typical sample piece by reading a wide variety of should be about ten lines on a Staff Writer books and attending seminars blank sheet of paper. It doesn't "^^ and lectures on a regular basis," matter what the content is, pro- person's handwriting can she said. vided it is not copied from a \iJ tell more about an indi- So what does a person's book or written in poetry form," y % Avidual's feelings than the handwriting reveal about them? she said. spoken word. "A person's handwriting "I prefer people to write in 'ft-^i Sounds strange, but according reveals his/her inner feelings," cursive but sometimes writing in to Lindy Lefkowitz this is very said Lefkowitz. "What a person capitals or print can reveal cer- much the case. feels and what they show to the tain things about people. At the Lefkowitz is a personnel con- world may be totally different. end of the piece they should sign \j .. sultant and uses the skill of Thus the handwriting reveals their name, the same way they graphology to help her better their inner self. would on a personal cheque," understand the applicants she Lefkowitz says that to analyze said Lefkowitz. S::- deals with on a daily basis. a person's handwriting one has Of course, Lefkowitz knows "1 took up graphology a few to look for various aspects. that some samples are false but years ago because I felt I could "Size, slant, pressure, margins, she acknowledges "good use it as a tool in the recruitment form level, 't' crossings, dotting graphologists are definitely able 1. process, " she said. the is, capitals, directions of the to detect fakes. "It assists me in understanding lines, space distribution—these "The most impor- V /

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•JHMMW. 3^oit'ie It was origjnaily meant as a hit on anything that's true, she Melanie Kowal t^^l^^l^if-understanding, said Staff Lvriter S'^^^^Ri^ ^Ijut has been A palmreader once told ^^0^^\m-h\; the pressure Gable she would take a boat with two different flags to an old you are skeptical about seeing a psychic, or simply can't afford

n nature to want house with a flag high on a hill, Ifto see one, you can always try telling your own fortune. Here's a hdcd to us," she where she would build some- brief 'How to' guide... thing with wood, a hammer,

t she questioned whether and nails. About a year later, Reading Tea Leaves (Tasseography) ^Imreaders who make both she took a boat flying the ^^ handprint can alarming and flattering predic- Canadian flag and the navy The teller should prepare a cup of tea using Chinese or Indian tions want to help people or just ensign with her daughter and Tea, without straining. The coarser the leaves, the better. The

dr thoughts *' impress with pyrotechnics, her daughter's partner to their Querant (person being read) should drink the tea, holding the cup in

said a reseafchi Negative predictions espe- new island cottage with a flag. their left hand (if they are left handed, hold the cup in the right the Palmist cially are irresponsible, likely to They built a dock before the hand). Once the tea is drunk and the leaves are left behind, if the become a "self- fulfilling prophe- summer was over. querant is a woman, she must swirl the cup three times counterclock-

cy," she said. And they rob "It's great; it works," saU wise. If it is a man, repeat the procedure clockwise. " "f would never say X or Y is people of "the joy of surprise. third-year H umber musiC: The residue should be placed face down onto a saucer, and then bound to happen/ 5aid Mary But people visit palmreaders dent John Winlhrop back into the cup. Stark, who studied palmreading because they want to know A palnwsfi Look for a shape in the tea. Any recognizable shape is the for seven years before moving what life holds for them, said a out without Querant's surroundings.

into research. veteran Toronto fortune-teller. Winthrop t Founded in 1972, the "The same spiritual force hif hand sha Some recognizable shapes:

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Humber Et Cetera March 30, 1995 Special Sections Special Sections Special Sections Special Sections Special Sections Seeing things before they happen all in a day's work for psychics

"It was one of the most pleas- Like Atkinson, he won't tell "I stuck everything I know mother said I was a total fraud Marco Tarantino ant reads I've ever done," says anyone they are going to die but about readings into a computer, because I was three days off. Writer staff Atkinson. will warn them about illnesses. says Blouinsky. 'It's quicker and You can't please everyone." "1 " He says he would tell people told a guy he had cancer more accurate than I am. Taylor likes skeptics because

-^ ven before Nostradamus anything they want to know but days before a doctor did. 1 also Blouinsky says people like the 'they put up the most stupid

" -^ predicted the rise of a "I will not tell anyone they are told him that it was a curable idea of a computer predicting arguments I've ever heard. ^^ tyrant named Hitler 400 going to die. kind so he was depressed but not their future because they believe "I remember one guy, who years ago, psychics have amazed Instead, Atkinson tells people as depressed as he could have computers are smarter than peo- said I knew he was going to get people with their abilities. to do things which may change been," said Atkinson. ple are but he sees it differently. into an accident three days in

Psychic Keith Atkinson has the situation. "Computers are stupid," says before it happened because his been doing psychic readings "I once told a guy, who went Blouinsky. "They only do what wife must have phoned me and since 1981. He has appeared on to see his kids on weekends, not people tell them to do. said he was a crazy driver. What radio talk shows across the coun- to go sec them on one specific "I told a guy he had Everything that a computer tells a putz he was.

of psy- day. people is what I programmed Blouinsky likes skeptics try and done hundreds cancer days before chic fairs in North America and "As it turned out, an 18- into it using my knowledge of because he says he's one himself, " Europe. wheeler jackknifed on his route the psychic realm. and said he can't believe the his doctor did. I also He said psychics serve a pur- on that exact day. He called me When asked about skeptics, things he is able to see. pose in society because they back and told me that I helped all three of the psychics "I don't believe there is any- told hini that it was a "provide answers to people who him avoid a major accident. answered the same way - they thing supernatural about it," he really want to know the truth Ron Taylor is co-founder of curable kind, so he love them. said. "I believe I'm just good at about what's in store or what has the Psychic Society of Toronto. Atkinson called skeptics great calling things. happened. He says he started the society to was depressed but because "they'll try to put a logi- Whether you believe in them

Atkinson is an expert in palm, "enlighten people on the cal answer to everything I tell or not, psychics seem to have tarot, and horoscope readings. occult. not as depressed as them. their place in society as was He says people ask him all sorts Taylor has been doing psy- He told of one story where shown at a recent psychic fair in he could liave bec^n." of questions and ask him to read chic readings since the '60s and he predicted the birth of a baby Toronto where over 20,000 peo- all sorts of objects. has appeared in shows with eight months before it was bom. ple took part in the three-day -KEtTH ATKINSON "Tea leaves, cigarette ashes, renowned psychic "The "I told the father it would be event. felt-tip markers, I've read them Amazing " Kreskin. born on one day, I was off by Atkinson loved the turnout, all, " Atkinson said. Taylor says psychics "have the Bob Blouinsky is a high-tech three days," says Atkinson. calling it a "credit to the open- " He even read parts of a ability to make someone's day or psychic. He does his psychic "The father said I was minded. young woman's body once. depress someone outright. readings through a computer. absolutely the best, while the ant jou are before youi even say a word

Howard J. Elnicr everyone saw people surround who was also a clairvoyant her skills Helen came to are directly tied to the past, and ed by ghostly images helped her sharpen and focus Canada some years ago and those future events are not set, Staff writet About that time, a couple calls a posh address on Adelaide there are choices that people

fnends of her parents came to Street in must make That is how I can you ever sensed who Have visit Helen was intro- Toronto help, by letting people know was on the phone before duced to the man and home She claims to what I see, they can make better you answered it? Have his wife, as she shook guide and assist busi- decisions. you ever experienced Deja Vu?. hands with the ness leaders and Helen suggests that it also Then you have had a clairvoyant man, she com- the famous. Yet, helps to have a sense of humor experience. mented on the she says she about these things. The word clairvoyant comes beautiful red likes to come "We are here on earth, in this from the Latin, meaning clear haired lady out to these form, to learn and do good. Part vision Clairvoyants can see who was small Psychic of that is having fun, and laugh- events, that surround a person " standing on fairs, to help ing by tuning into their energy Or the opposite people, She told me about a very so 1 was told by Helfn '\ side of the "Part of staid British lawyer that came to Massingham, a renowned British man. the respon- see her on a dare from his col- Psychic. There >' sibility of my leagues. The first image she got I was drawn to Helen at a was a great gift, is I have when looking at him was of a Psychic Fair 1 attended in Milton. cry from the to use it, pair of bright red socks that were She saw me lingering over her wife as and use it tucked away in the back of his brochure and asked if she could Helen contin- for the good linen drawer at home. help me. Before I replied, she ued to of people. If When she told him this, and said "you like words, language, '' * describe what ^, I were to that it would be okay to wear the you're amazed at how meaning turned out to only try to socks, his demeanor cracked. can change with the substitution be the man's make She had touched his human, of just one word." I was mistress. As a . money side, Impressed. *^* child she would with it, I'd lose it. 1 thanked her for her time, Telling her I was a journalist often blurt out what Helen tunes into the and as an after-thought I asked

, at that point seemed redundant, she saw, not realizing pool of energy that her If she would look at a copy but I introduced myself and the delicacy needed in surrounds all living of controversial Humber Et asked her, if she'd tell me about some situations. At the things This energy Cetera columnist Ralph Tasgal's clairvoyance. For the next 30 time her visions holds the pieces latest column that 1 just hap- minutes I had difficulty getting were interpreted of our lives pened to have with me. Smiling^ my questions in, as she as a rebellious around us, like she took the clipping and han- explained the "other side" to streak, she some cosmic dled it, A look of concern and me. spent a lot of mobile. fear crossed her face. She Born in England, she was time In her These are dropped the clipping onto the about 10 when she realized that room because the things table and drew back. She these visions she had were of it. she sees. looked up at me and said just unusual. Till then she assumed A Welsh aunt, "Future events one word, "evil". " " " " " .

SM Number Et Cetera March 30, 1995 Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section Special Section elief in aliens takes a leap of faith

called the Brisebois said we entered this ther scientific investigation. the dis- Michael Miller "They" are a race another because we know Elohim. According to Raelians, age on August 6, 1945 - the day Robert Garrison agrees with tance," he said. "Most people staff Writer the word "Elohim" can be found the first atomic bomb was Mann. Garrison has been an don't distinguish between techno- ver 20 years ago, a French in original Hebrew versions of the dropped. Astronomy professor for 26 years. logical problems and physical

Ijournalist said aliens told Bible and Torah. They say 'They (the Elohim) realized we He teaches a course at U of T problems, and say it's because we Oihim they were our cre- "Elohim" has been mistranslated had enough scientific knowledge called Life On Other Planets and don't know enough about physics ators and to prepare the world for into the singular "God," when it to either self-destruct or to enter said he "thoroughly" believes in that we can't understand the pos- " their return. Since then, Rael has really means "those who came the Golden Age," she said. that possibility. But he said that sibilities. been spreading the message he from the sky." Rael said he was given permis- life does not include the kind of Ariel (not her real name) said was entrusted with. The Elohim have maintained sion by the aliens to alter their creatures that exist in UFO Garrison's attitude is a "cop out." The Raelian Movement now contact with us through prophets symbol, which is also the symbol mythology. She is a Toronto advertising exec- exists in 85 countries, including like Buddha, Moses, Jesus and of the movement. Originally it was utive who claims she was abduct- three Canadian branches. Their Mohammed, Raelians say. "Jesus a Swastika (representing infinity in ed by aliens when she was 1 1

mission is to build an embassy on was the union of one of them (the time) inside a Star of David (rep- Ariel said scientists put them- Earth, preferably in Israel, for the Elohim) with a woman from resenting infinity of space). selves on an elevated level, "but aliens to land. Earth," Brisebois said. Raelians say the Swastika is a they really don't know." "They came to Earth a long According to Brisebois, Rael is Buddhist symbol and can be Her story is similar to many time ago to create all forms of the final prophet sent to prepare found in ancient Israeli syna- others. She has dream-like mem-

life," said Diane Brisebois, head of us in this "Age of Apocalypse," gogues. Because of its links to the ories of a male alien with almond- the Ontario branch. "It was a sci- when we are scientifically capable Nazi movement they were shaped eyes; a grey room with an

entific experiment." of understanding our creators. allowed to change it, adding one operating table in the centre; the leg and rounding the corners to sound of tiny footsteps in her create a "cosmic look-alike." house and a fixation with triangles W. Edward Mann, a retired since the event. professor of Sociology at York In a study reported in The Interactive CD University, said groups like the Toronto Star last May, Manitoba Raelians are a "sociological phe- astronomer Chris Rutowski said nomenon." that sightings in the RrK-lian symbol is a coni- UFO Canada haunts vour PC We can "expect to see these hiiiation of a niodificul have been increasing over the cults get more numerous as we Swastika aiKl a Star of David. past five years - 500 sightings anced arguments for both Lome Bell get closer to (the year) 2000," he were reported in 1993, triple the sides. said. "We're worried about the "There's lots of unidentified fly- number in 1989. staff Writer "You have a whole bunch future of the Earth ... (so) we're ing objects," Garrison said. "But I Garrison blames much of the - of opinions on one subject looking for new technology to haven't seen any evidence con- UFO craze on the media: exist? that is thing that really ghosts They do one help us out." necting life on other worlds with "Joumalists are so fascinated with in a new interactive CD intrigued me," said Kaynes. Do Brisebois said she is not both- UFOs." the spectacular they go after the for personal com- "The evidence is presented to game ered by those who call the move- People who believe in UFOs, sighting, but then if somebody puters, which dares players to you, and you make your own ment a cult. he said, "take huge leaps of faith. explains it that isn't reported." uncover the mysteries behind conclusions." "What is a cult? Every religion, They see something unusual and Brisebois said science will con- such spectres. The program is easy to use. before they were recognized, was say we're being visited by some- tinue to prove the Raelian claims is click "Ghosts" set in a haunted Players a mouse on a cult," she said. "Why do you one from another galaxy. of an alien race. She said definite fictitious objects to discover text, videos, house occupied by a think Jesus died? He was starting Garrison said astronomers and proof will come when the Elohim character, the late pictures aniroations. played by and The this new cult." other scientists "know too much return, before the year 2035. actor Christopher Lee. All the cursor gives visual clues by Despite his criticism of to believe." "I know when it happens it's other contributors are real-life changing shape when the Raelians, Mann says the exis- "We know how much energy it going to be the most beautiful screen is clicked on. witnesses and experts who tence of UFOs does warrant fur- takes to go from one star to thing to happen to mankind." have experience in the field of "The most interesting aspect

paranormal study and investi- of it is that it combined all the gation. facts, whether they were text, Parapsycholo gists explore The CD was developed by pictures or audio, into a game Media Images Interactive in format," said Kaynes. "I am not England, and distributed by a computer whiz by any stretch Sony's electronics division in of the imagination, and if I can the mysteries of the TULnkiiowii Canada. It sells for under $50. feel comfortable with this The company claims the game, anyone can." Ryan C. Torres think. A ghost is not just a spectre which appears for game's content is based on real "Ghosts" requires a multi- no reason. According to researchers, there is a rea- staff Writer information, and the pamphlet media PC with 4 MB of mem- son behind each appearance. An apparition is what accompanying the CD claims ory, a sound card, and a CD -^he following is a true story ...On a dark, is "seen, heard, felt, or smelled" by unsuspecting driving the "investigations in this inter- ROM drive. It is 3.1 Windows countri) road, a mar) was home after people. Parapsychologists believe when a person active CD are not reconstruc- compatible and can run on a T work. The road was narrow with plenty of dies, their soul or spirit somehow survives. This tions, but video recordings 386 processor, but a 486 is twists and turns, and the tin\^ car wound its way could have something to do with the magnetic field filmed in genuine situations." recommended for improved through the blackness. The headlights caught a in the everyday environment. U of T psychology student video performance. glimpse of a figure by the side of the road. In this When a person dies in a gruesome manner, the

and novice computer user It can also be addictive. town, the locals were friendly, so the man stopped recording of the event seems to linger in the area Chris Kaynes, 23, started play- "In this CD you're exploring beside the walking stranger and let him in. where it occurred. This explains some of the haunt- ing the game because of an different rooms, learning more According to the man, the stranger was a young ings that exist in some places such as old houses or interest in its subject matter. and more facts," said Kaynes. male in his twenties. The driver asked where he was castles, to name a few. The more violent the cause "I have always been inter- "Sometimes you just can't stop headed. There was no reply, only a pointed finger, of death (murder, suicide) the stronger the paranor- ested in paranormal subjects, playing. It can become an suggesting he was headed straight ahead. During mal activity that will be recorded. whether they were movies, sto- addiction because you want to the drive, the stranger remained very quiet. Having Parapsychologists say there is nothing to fear ries or case studies," he said. find out more. had no lunch during the day, the man took out a when seeing an apparition. The apparitions are sim- "It was marketed as a factbook He recommends this pro- sandwich and offered a piece to the stranger. While ply re-enacting the manner in which they died. his the road, reply. "restless spirit" is of sorts, and I thought it would gram for "anyone who has an keeping eye on he heard no The The term associated with what be educational as well as enter- interest in paranormal subjects man glanced to the passenger, but he was not parapsychologists call poltergeists. The term polter-

taining." ... It is a nice way of getting a there. He immediately stopped the car and looked geist means "noisy ghost" in German. They believe The game takes players to hold of a whole bunch of dif- behind the back seat. There was no sign of the these spirits are created by a living person or persons 300-year-old Hobbs Manor in ferent facts about a subject of stranger. According to the frightened man, he under a certain amount of stress. For example, when England, where they must interest. "drove out of there like a bat out of hell. a certain person is around things seem to fly, float, gather evidence to uncover the Kaynes said the game is This man was a witness to a much debated sub- break or move by themselves. Parapsychologists say truth about ghosts. more than just an encyclopedia ject: the paranormal. Paranormal means something that people who are in certain areas at certain times Kaynes said players interact of ghostly knowledge, and can which lies outside of the ordinary - an unexplainable have specific powers to do these things themselves, with the CD by "actually be scary at times - particulariy occurrence. People who study paranormal activities due to stressful factors in their lives such as divorce exploring a haunted house, when the "right" atmosphere are called parapsychologists. For years, parapsychol- or family deaths. going into rooms, clicking your surrounds the player. ogists have long argued that the very nature of para- The field of parapsychology is highly complex. A single article mouse on different objects "(When) it is late at night, normal activity can be studied and researched scien- cannot convey the issues involved with this feel the which then tell you a story or a and all the lights are out ... tifically in controlled environments, like laboratories. controversial subject. Parapsychologists fact. It is a fun way to learn You are in front of the com- Parapsychologists have tried to shed their "ghost- need to educate the public about the paranormal in about this subject. puter, exploring rooms in the buster" image with the public and their colleagues, hopes of eliminating the ignorance surrounding the

The experts who created house - that is when it starts but many other scientists scoff at these studies. unknown. "Ghosts" do not provide defi- getting scary," Kaynes said. The study of parapsychology has been around for SOURCES: parapychologists, there Series: Things nite answers on the existence The cover of the CD says it over 100 years. According to Video Arthur C. Clarke's That (or non-existence) of their sub- best: "Sometimes, fact is more are three types of activities which they examine: Go Bump In The Night ject, but they do provide bal- frightening than fiction ..." apparitions, poltergeists and haun tings. Book: Hauntings, Apparitions and Poltergeists

• • Apparitions are far more complex than people - Lloyd M. Auerbauch •

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GLENN TENEYCKE not a stretch for Reiser Entertainment Editor SHANNON ARMSTRONG here was so much happening in the Canadian music industry over the last few days that I just can't write Staff Writer about one thing. The best way to describe last week would be In terms of the good, the bad and the Paul Reiser (Mad About You) ugh(ly). stars as one of three maritally- challenged fathers, trying to fig- ure out how to cope with being "^31:^6 Goodi. single in the comedy, Bye Bye Love. Stats Canada announced last week that sales of recordings with Canadian music increased 30 per cent to $92.7 million in 1993- It is a tale of tales, with its trio 94. This shows that Canadian bands are on the rise. However, did of lovelorn ex-husbands (Reiser, Randy Quaid and Matthew anyone else notice that only 13 per cent of recordings bought in Canada are made by Canadian artists? Modine) striving to keep their Dan Ackroyd deserves praise for promoting Canadian music. children's love and move on with The popular actor used his clout to convince Lome Michaels and their lives. NBC to allow The Tragically Hip to perform on Saturday Night Reiser plays Donny, whose Live last weekend. Ackroyd, clad in a Canada sweater proudly relationship with his daughter introduced his fellow Kingstonians to an American audience. This Emma (Eliza Dushku from True could be the big break for The Hip in the US since their album, Lies) is somewhat strained, and Day For Night has just been released there. who still seems to be in love with his (remarried) ex-wife. Throughout the movie, Donny ^@IE BAD tries to gain the love of his Cheers - Randy Quaid, Paul Reiser and Matthew Modine play daughter but is constantly Fourteen bands apparently forgot to read their contracts before recently divorced men trying to cope with single life, courtesy photo pushed away as she punishes signing up for Canadian Music Week, The groups which included him for divorcing her mother. question. One wonders how Vic confrontation between Vic and Andrew Cash, Bob Wiseman and the Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, objected to the Export "A" logo sharing the stage with them - The movie is filled with heart- puts up with her antics for the Dr. Townsend (Rob Reiner) the despite the fact that the event is sponsord by Export "A" and wrenching scenes of the two in evening. If it's not a hairball, it's area radio shrink. Molson. conflict. cigarette smoke. If it's not ciga- Reiner spends the whole Spokesperson Andrew Cash told the Toronto Star that the Modine (Gross Anatomy, rette smoke, it's the menu. If it's movie trying to convince his lis- musicians didn't want their names associated with commercial Memphis Belle) plays Dave, a not the menu, well, you get the teners that divorce is a natural products like cigarettes that are a health risk (apparently they have womanizing father of two whose point. and easily survivable experience, no problem with alcohol since they didn't object to Molsons' eye always to roaming. well written, this Vic, seems be Though only to be interrupted by involvement). Whether it's a mother from his movie seems lacking in some- calling the show a farce. Vic gives Although { agree with Cash's convictions, 1 have one problem daughter's T-ball team or a thing. Perhaps it could be due to a touching account (from a with it ... didn't any of these performers realize who the sponsors' divorcee he at McDonald's, the actors. met father's perspective) of the were when they signed up? If they have this much of a problem no woman is safe. Reiser doesn't seem to want divorce experience, telling with smoking then they should have voiced their protest by refus-

Quaid (Days Of Thunder, to stretch beyond the range of Reiner's listening audience that ing to participate. Even if the signs are removed, these artists still

The Paper) plays Vic, the cynical his TV persona. it's not as easy as it sounds, and supported Export "A" by playing in the venue. dater who's only gone out twice Modine doesn't fit the woman- that what he misses most of all ... in the last year (well, three if you izing "stud" role. In every come- are his kids. Awww. count his . cousin) and dreads the dy he's been in, his character Touching as it may seem, the Tt^i vom (sm- whole singles scene, not to men- portrayals are almost identical movie doesn't focus enough on tion his ex-wife. Between trips to and equally unbelievable. He the pain of the men, and their I can't believe Celine Dion won Album of The Year at the Juno last Although Dion voice, her music the petting zoo, grandma's house doesn't have the looks or finesse recoveries from divorce. The Awards Sunday. has a good is over-produced fluff. Her win was an insult to the other nomi- and the video store, Vic still man- to be believable in the role. movie doesn't emphasize nees who wrote and composed most of the songs on their albums. ages to squeeze in a blind date, Randy Quaid, although weird enough that divorce is not fun. Although my personal choice was Blue Rodeo's Five Days in July, who turns out to be the date in manner and personality, pro- Granted, divorce would cer- 1 would have been happy if any of the other nominees (The from hell. vides the comic relief that makes tainly be more palatable than Tragically Hip, Sarah McLachlan and the Rankin Family) had Janeane Garofalo (Reality the movie tolerable. being married to one of these won. Bites) plays Lucille, the date in The highlight of the film is the guys. Kathy Bates excels in Stephen King thriller

Selena comes home reluctant- to imagine KEN COLLISON ly after 15 years to confront her Claiborne wanti- Staff Writer past and help her mother beat ng killing her. the murder charges. She and her The film tries Widower Dolores Claiborne is mother are at odds throughout to explore how reunited with her daughter after the movie, because oL unre- women cope in circumstances find her over her solved differences. a man's world. employer's dying body with a Leigh plays an alcoholic jour- All three rolling pin. nalist, and it is evident she has women, (Leigh, Dolores Claiborne is a researched the role extensively. Bates and thriller/murder mystery that at The movie tells two tales, Parfitt) play self- times leaves you on the edge of flashing back to the abusive rela- confessed bitch- your seat. At others, it tends to tionship between Claiborne and es. drag. her husband, (played by David "Sometimes Kathy Bates is convincing in Strathairn) and the present. being a bitch is the title role. Claiborne is a cold, The circumstances surround- the only thing a calculating woman who has ing his untimely death are ques- woman has to worked hard as a maid to make tionable which is why the detec- hold on to," is a Irreconcilable differences? - Kathy Bates (left) and Jennifer Jason Leigh give convinc- enough money for her daughter tive on the case, played by line repeated ing performances as a mother and daughter coming to grips with the past. Selena (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to Christopher is so throughout the Plummer, COURTESY PHOTO go to a good school. intent on having Claiborne go to movie by the ——^—^—— Bates does well with this type jail for the death of her boss. three characters. Maine US, but the majority of and a Gentleman). of obsessive character. The role Vera Donovan, her boss The men in the film don't fare the shooting was done in Nova The movie was enjoyable and is similar to the one she played in (played by Judy Parfitt) is annoy- any better. They are ix>rtrayed as Scotia. would appeal to anyone who Misery which, like this film, was ing at best when she's younger, either. wife abusers, child moles- The film was directed and pro- likes a thrill. also based on a Stephen King but when helpless and feeble ters or philandering scum. duced by the talented The only problem was the novel. she's so mean that it's hard not The setting for the film is Taylor Hackford (An Officer appalling view of human nature. " " " "

Rumber Et Cetera March 30, 1995EMT^^Jnm-MEMT Ned's Atomic Dustbin hits Toronto Popular British band meets the Canadian press and enjoys a few pints

Cheslin, intensive drumming Penney cited Toronto as one FIONNA BOYLE from Dan Worton and intricate of the band's favorite stops - Special Section Editor guitar work from Garath "Rat" they've played here six times in Pring. the past four years. The new release was recorded Their July 1992 EdgeFest The scene: The crowded Red differently than previous efforts. show at the Ontario Place Forum Lion pub in Toronto. Five young "It used to be a very wasteful was "the best gig we've ever British lads stand about with their process, where we'd try to force done," a sentiment other band pints, chatting and having a ourselves into a verse-chorus for- members echoed. laugh with others. Nothing mula, " said Penney. "But we Speaking of festival-type unusual, right? locked ourselves away in the shows, rumors of Ned's playing Except these weren't any old middle of nowhere and concen- this year's Lollapalooza tour are guys having a drink in a bar, trated on making songs. We still only talk at this point these were members of Ned's bought loads of new toys, like ("Business bullshit," muttered Atomic Dustbin, who held a very keyboards, and just had a good Penney), but if approached, informal press conference March. time with it. they'd definitely sign on. 22 to promote their third album, Cheslin agreed. "If you're put "You reach a lot of people Brainbloodvolume. under pressure that what you do (through festivals) that you other- According to the press release, has got to be good, or has got to wise wouldn't," said Cheslin. the album's title refers to the be a single, the creative process "It's a great way to generate

" ancient art of trepanation- grinds to a halt. more interest. drilling a hole in your head and No doubt the notoriously fick- Generating more interest in using the resultant extra blood to le British press didn't help mat- Ned's Atomic Dustbin shouldn't achieve a higher state of mental ters. be a problem. Not only is their Ned's Atomic Dustbin - Leader singer John Penney (left) and awareness. Heralded as the Next Big music a frenetic blend of upbeat, Bassist Alex Griffin at a relaxed press conference. Lead singer Jonn Penney has Thing, then tossed aside as yes- high-energy melodious noise and PHOTO BY FIONNA BOYLE a slightly different take: "The terday's news, the members of vocals, the members are truly name is tied in with the process Ned's Atomic Dustbin have listener and more about the crit- To the disappointment of likeable individuals, devoid of we had to go through to get the learned to take seven years of ic. People buy what they think many fans, tickets were only pretensions or ego - after all, album out. It was very cathartic. roller-coaster reviews in stride. they ought to be buying. available through calling the sta- they held their press conference We got rid of the pressures and "Melody Maker and the NME Guitarist Pring broke his wrist tion's impossibly busy line at des- in a pub! things in our minds that stopped (New Musical Express) have in a snowboarding accident, so ignated times. Ned's Atomic Dustbin are us from having a good album. given us reasonably positive Mega City Four's Wiz is currently Consequently, many would- down to earth and friendly;

And a good album it is, too. reviews for the single," said filling in during the seven-week be concertgoers were left out in the kind of guys you could have Filled with clever, catchy lyrics Cheslin. "But there'a always North American tour, which the cold. Band members were a few laughs and drink from Penney, the group's signa- going to be more people that included a show at the Opera unaware of this, and promised to a few pints with ... come to think ture double attack of fuzzy bass don't like you than (do) like you. House on March 24 as part of return for a more accessible of it, they'd probably buy you guitars from Alex Griffin and Mat Music is becoming le^s about the CFNY's Free Concert Series. show in early May. one. Annual General Meeting ofthe Council of Student Affairs

at the New Lakeshore Campus in "Cottage D" at 2:00 pm All Students Welcome All Students Can Vote EMTERTOIMMEWTMarch 30 1995 Humber Et Cetera "Theatre Humber brings nightmarish play to life

is Spanish hero Don ROANNE ARBOLY Camino Real a mixture of legendary strange dreams and bizarre char- Quixote. Staff Writer acters. It entwines fantasy and The cast brings the play to an reality in an eerie way and gives electrifying climax and keeps you Tennessee Williams' Camino you a peek at a darker side of life intrigued throughout. Real is a mystifying dream (or death). You feel as though the char- brought to reality as Theatre It's a place where you can acters are just figments of your Humber presents their last main- enter but can't escape. Souls imagination as they light up the stage show for the season at the from the past and present dwell stage with their many weird, col- Alumnae Theatre. there and wait for someone or orful costumes and their mysteri- Artistic Director, David Ferry, something to save them. ous ways. classifies Camino Real as a A former champion boxer There's a lot of symbolism in dream play. named Kilroy (played by Derek the play but some of the charac-

"It's pretty funky and has a lot Ritschel) is one of the characters ters are so convincingly absurd, of dream images," said Ferry. "It's trapped in this dreadful place. He you have to laugh. a very dreamlike production." tries to find some way to escape The set seems to come out of Ferry has directed four plays and literally fights for his soul. someone's imagination as the for Theatre Humber in the past Ritschel was brilliant in his gloomy lights and special effects Trapped in a land of dreams and nightmares - Theatre Humber as well as for the National portrayal of a man struggling to help contribute to the dreamlike presents Tennessee Williams' Camino Real. courtesy photo Theatre School of Canada and find peace and happiness. quality of the play. George Brown College. Kilroy is joined by figures Camino Real is about the after he graduates this year and someone would do this or that." According to Ferry, the origi- from fiction and history such as constant war between good and said the most important thing Camino Real will be playing nal play was written by Williams British poet Lord Byron (John evil and the terror of being stuck he's learned from Theatre from March 29 to April 1 at the in 1950. Mireau) and Casanova (Jeff in the middle. Humber is respect for other peo- Alumnae Theatre at 8 p.m. Williams was best known for Feher). Both actors were con- Ritschel, a third-year Theatre ple. Matinees are at 1:30 p.m. on his plays about relationships vincing as men who suffer and Humber student, said it was very "I learned how to find quality April 1 and 2. "1 within within the family. His best long to be saved. different doing this particular play in other people," said Ritschel. Tickets are $10 for adults and known plays include A Streetcar Theatre Humber Director but given another chance, he also learned about human expe- $7 for students and seniors. Named Desire and The Glass Mark Schoenberg displayed his would do it again. riences, reactions and idiosyn- For tickets and information, Menagerie. theatrical talents on stage as the He plans to continue acting crasies. You learn about why call 251-7005.

Mike Matidel performs at Public Relations fundraiser

students screaming and running But Mandel says, "1 make sure really (have) to work hard at it," put on by the Public Relations CHRISTY LAVERTY in terror at the sight of a simple that people don't do anything said Mandel. students in the hopes of raising Staff Writer facial expression. "When he they won't be able to handle." He told hypnotized students $25,000 for the Children's Wish

scared me I almost peed my When asked before the show their memories would later be Foundation. Students were howling at the pants," said Lisa O'Brien, one of about the amount of danger triggered by a trip to the wash- Lisa Norton, a PR student antics of hypnotist Mike Mandel about 15 hypnotized volunteers. involved in being hypnotized room. who helped organize the event

at Caps, March 21. It was O'Brien's fourth time Mandel said, "It's one of those Once off stage Marty said they have "surpassed all of

Mandel performed to an volunteering at a Mandel show things that sounds like it might Mckinney, one of the volunteers, our monetary goals thus far with audience of nearly 300. The but this was the first time it be true except for the fact there's said he remembered none of all of the events. show was a fundraiser for the worked. no evidence whatsoever." the evening's events. "We've found this week that Children's Wish Foundation. O'Brien said. "1 remember the Mandel said "because hypno- After Mckinney's trip to the they (students) have dug into

One student hypnotized by other times looking over at [my sis is a completely natural state, washroom, he said, "It started their pockets (for the Children's

Mandel thought he was Captain friend] saying "Oh my God we it's what you go into every time just coming back more and Wish Foundation)," added, Kirk of Star Trek and that his look like such idiots' but this time you watch TV... You can't stop more," Norton.

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Number Et Cetera March 30, 1995EMTERTmM?MEN/T Canadian music Tveek turns out fans

Music presentation ends a weel< long celebration of Canadian music

SHANNON ARMSTRONG Staff Writer

Singing, singing and more singing was the agenda for the SOCAN Words and Music Presentation this past weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in celebra- tion of Canadian Music Week.

Fans turned out in droves ^to see the lyrical likes of singer/songwriters Jann Arden, Barry Brown, Alan Frew, Larry Gowan and Terry Kelly perform some of their greatest hits and talk about the creative process behind them. - "I know that a lot of my songs Just kickin' back Terry Kelly, Jann Arden, Alan Frew and come from whatever books I'm Barry Brown enjoy a chat with fans. Later Jann Arden (right), reading lately because they influ- now three time Juno winner performs for the crowd. PHOTOS BY TANYA COLLIER ence your thoughts and they find their into somehow way having realized there's nothing writing process, not so much sit- your writing," said Gowan. more they can do for it. ting down with a pen and a

"Very often, I'm not sure what 1 "When I get to a point where paper, but just jumping on a think about something until I've ship with yourself. If you don't a bear with me.' I'm getting frustrated, I absolute- great piece of music when he written a song about it. During have a good relationship with "I never did write the chorus ly walk away from it," said hears it.

the process of writing the song, yourself, you can't have a good because she thought that what I Arden. "To me it's a really enjoy- "I just write from my head, one with someone else. That's you discover what in _____ ^—i^-^-^ I'm not a player was doing was her favorite part why most relationships fail. We fact you can think (of an instru- of the song," said Arden. all have to believe in ourselves, about things, and ment). First thing Plucking away, Arden jokes plant the seed of belief deep in therefore, those com- "This is three chords. Everyone's "Sometlmes something will strike you I do when I want mon influences come ourselves and nurture it every to write a song is probably going to be watching up." as being somewhat relevant to your life day of our lives. Things start I find a musi- my hands, but it is. Three chords "Any kind of read- when you had no idea what it was Happening after that. cian," said Frew. is all you need. I'm working on a ing, whether it's read- "Wow," remarked Jann about at the time. I'm really not sure The event, one chord song right now. Arden. ing the newspaper, it's hosted by CHUM what 'Could I Be Your Girl' is about. I'm The quintet made jokes and kinda nice to know Kelly graciously played the FM's Dale Smith, shed light on their creative what's going on in the sure it'll hit me someday. song, and received rousing touched on past minds, and showed the audience applause from the audience. world. That certainly Jann Arden - Singer Songwriter experiences of that not all Canadian talent has Arden, stunned by Kelly's perfor- affects what you're the panelists as mance, didn't realize that Smith moved south of the border. They going to write about," well as what was trying to ask her more ques- proved that the heart of rock n' agreed Jann Arden. "If ^—^^ ^^^"^"^" drove them to you don't increase tions. roll is still beating in the great able thing (songwriting). I get in write their more famous songs. white north. your knowledge base, I think "My favorite song? I have a there and do the best I can and One audience member want- you're going to be rewriting the different favorite song fight for the right words. If I'm ed to know what they were same song over and over again. every week it seems," getting frustrated or anxious I'll thinking about at the exact Questions from the audience said Arden. go and have a cup of coffee or moment they were writing their came from all angles such as "I am very partial to see a movie, or just leave it and favorite songs: "Were you sitting who were their musical influ- 'Waiting For Someone' try and come back to it. You at the piano for an hour, thinking from the first record. I ences, what are some of the can't get lazy about songwriting, about buying hairspray or under- things they do to come up with " like songs that nobody you have to really work at it. arm deodorant? Or walking in lyrics to their songs and else seems to like. I'm when do Glass Tiger alumni Alan Frew the park? Were you listening to proud of them all. You they decide to give up on a song. had a different formula for the another record?" just learn as you go Gowan replied, "There are along." some songs that actually have "Sometimes some- never been recorded that fall into thing will strike you 18 that category because they're so months later as being personal. somewhat relevant to "Very often," he said, "I have your life when you to see what the reaction of other had no idea what it people is before I know that it's was about at the time, really got something or not. They I'm really still not sure all say something about your what 'Could I Be Your own character. It means some- Girl' is about. I'm sure thing to you no matter whether it'll hit me someday." it's a good song or a bad one. Plucking at the For me, I still gauge it on how strings of her guitar, people react to it.

described 'I Kelly also elaborated, "I wrote Arden a song on my last album called Would Die For You' as We Can Do Anything,'" he said, something she played

"and it was originally written as a for one of her best

love song, about the positive friends when it was

relationship between two people. first written, telling her Former Glass Tiger singer Alan Frew gives the crowd a taste It just dawned on me, that the that she hadn't written Singer Larry Gowan helped to entertain of his new sound, (solo) song also talks about the impor- a chorus yet and 'to the crowd. PHOTO BY TANYA COLLIER tance of having a good relation PHOTO BY TANYA COLLIER " " "" " " " " "

EMTERmiW?MEMTHumber Et Cetera March 30, 1995 Indies "ice" big record labels

DORIS BEDUH made, jacket covers for the said. Stores won't display products provincial and federal grants to Staff Writer album were produced on a pho- He encouraged people to tar- unless bands have proven that produce videos. tocopier. get the small "ma and pa" they have sold 10,000 units. Catherine McLaren of Once upon a time, musicians Derrick from Grasshopper record stores as well but warned Some groups choose to go Nettwerk Productions is using were heavily dependent on got a similar start. The money he that it may be difficult to obtain a solo to maintain complete con- the internet as a way to promote major record labels to produce, earned from selling cheap jewel- list of these stores because they trol of their products while others their artists like Sarah are often torn out of reference go independent as a to McLachlan. market and promote them, but ry on Queen Street was invested means Tours , schedules, in the past few years many in making tapes and photo- materials. attract major record labels. Dave new album releases and various audience Porter of records said songs musicians are "going it alone." copies. An member A&M can be found on the They are called independents, "I gave my tape to friends remarked Canadians were fortu- major labels will spend more Internet. or affectionately referred to in and told them to dub it for their nate to have stores display their attention on bands that have Playing in local bars and the music industry as "indies. friends. Bootleg is cool," he tapes without any restrictions. already gained popularity on posters are other means of gain- A panel discussion, held on said. He said in England, they have their own. "If there's a buzz ing exposure. Sunday March 26 at the Metro A few years ago it was diffi- managed to disassemble the about you, then wait 'til we Grasshopper member Derrick Convention Centre, exposed cult for independents to get their independent industry. British come to you. Rook us in, that emphasized the importance of musicians and artists to this tapes distributed way you have more merchandising. He said people " viable, independent alternative. by major records of a bargaining tool. have to identify with your label. Panelists included partici- stores but with Panel members You have to hit them over the the best it pants actively involved irt the the breakthrough agreed way head with because they don't independent market: Diane of the alternative for bands or artists to care what is going on. Snyder, American Society of band Nirvana, promote or market Derrick added, "T-shirts are Composers, Authors and record stores themselves is to get billboards you can wash. It's Publishers (ASCAP); Catherine such as Sam the as much exposure as free promotion." McLaren, Nettwork Productions; Record Man and possible. They advo- Moderator Liisa Ladouceur, a Dave Porter - A&M, and repre- HMV have cate using the media writer for Chart advised groups sentatives from the local scene; become more to their advantage. sending promotional material to Grasshopper and Sonic Unyon responsive. Air time on college writers or record labels to keep it Records. The event was spon- "You've got radio stations and simple and professional. She sored by Chart, a national maga- nothing to lose alternative radio sta- said promotion material should zine dedicated to independent by phoning all tions like CFNY is a not be a 40 page biography. and alternative music. the record stores great way to increase "Essentially it's the music that Producing a tape does not in your area and fan support. sells. You're wasting money have to be difficult or expensive asking them to Although produc- and (people's) time. You don't said Marc from Sonic Unyon sell your stuff. ing a video may be have to go overboard," she said. Records. Marc and his group Remember they costly, television is an After the panel discussion, something effective medium to musicians seized the opportunity produced their first tapes with have Jammin' - An independant band show their talent at the to gain from it, reach the greatest to present panel members with two tape decks and an adaptor. Metro Convention centre March 26. they get a piece numbers. Musicians their tapes in hopes of getting After copies of the tapes were PHOTO BY DORIS BEDUH of the pie," Mark can also obtain their big break. Tea Party time Bands on the ROM W will have in making a CD ROM TANYA COLLIER Tea party concert broadcast on the Internet for the public. "It's an advan- Staff Writer tage because instead of spend- ing KEN COLLISON and PC computers, but other media stage with a CD-ROM, a whole lot of money on making a video tape a band Staff Writer than that everything else ran various Radio station booths. If you arc speeding along the only has to spend a little money smoothly. IMN Internet services Record labels, and the newest in information highway and falling on making a disc," said received permission to rebroad- music equipment and instru- asleep at the wheel you can The world of computers is Delorme. Instead of paying for cast the concert at a later date. ments. now keep yourself awake by continually expanding its scope an entire video production with About six photographic slides Terry Rae, an account execu- listening to the vivacious and last Friday the first live rock a camera crew, models and were captured of the concert, tive and one of the exhibitors for sounds of your favourite musi- concert was broadcast over the props, the band can have their and can be accessed by anyone Energy 108, and Hot 103.5 said, cal group. Internet in Canada. music played to computer who has the World Wide Web "It's excellent (for promotion), Steve Delorme, accounting The Tea Party played at the graphics. browsers program. it's the best type of promo ... it's executive for Turning Point, a Metro Toronto Convention A band can get started on a "The quality is the same as within the industry itself. Centre for millions of world-wide multimedia firm, said musical you'd see on Much Music or "The whole purpose of music disc for about $5,000 Internet users, previewing their CD-ROMs are available and said Delorme. "It depends on MTV," said John Ross of IMN. "I Canadian Music Week is to fur- are becoming popular with second recording. The Edges of want to spend." think the show looked great (on ther promote Canadian talent," how much you Twilight to be released on bands wanting to contact the He said it gets more expensive the Internet) they (The Tea said Campbell. "The exhibition general public. "We are getting March 28. a customer wants to Party) performed well, not to is one of the educational compo- when "Their other stuff is better," a lot of interest from bands. include animation and games mention they're Canadian. nent of the show ... it's basically said fan Ron MacKenzie, "from The bands accumulate as The exhibition had a multi- to educate young musicians. onto the disc. what 1 heard though, it much information they can get sounded At the booth. The Red Hot alright. on themselves, said Delorme, Chili Peppers were being used Other new bands wefe play- including any interviews or live as a demonstration for potential ing the convention centre as well presentations so it can be clients walking through the to promote Canadian talent. added into the memory of the Convention Centre. A picture "There were a couple of good disc. The multimedia firm then of the band was on the screen. bands, " said fan Ron Anderson, works with what the band has When a cursor was placed over "Bellygod aside from Tea Party gathered to make it accessible the heads of the different mem- was the best one. to anyone who slips the disc bers of the musical group a Penny Campbell the exhibi- into their computer. Delorme short description popped up. tion manager said, "Independent said the disc is like a blender. When the cursor was clicked bands have been using the "We bring together all of the over more text, more informa-^ Internet to market themselves, information the band gives us. tion about the band came up'| it's another tool. Bands posting Then we make it into some- on the screen. The information^ on E-Mail started as early as thing fun to use. included albums the group'^ 1992-1993, (but) everyone He said playing the disc in a released, nominations, tours,^ thinks Aerosmith was the first. computer could give the con- and more. t The concert was free, but sumer the same crisp sound as Listeners can also bring up^| patrons had to pay $10 to get a regular CD played on a songs on the albums by clickinigf| into the music exhibition that stereo. on one of the many album cov- was being held at the same time. During Can^ian Music ers viewed on the computer The exhibit ran until th^ end of Week at the Toronto Tea Party fans check out an exhibition at the Convention cen- screen. Ortcc^e listing of the the week. Convention Centre March 20 - tre before seeing the band live March 28. The show was also songs appetirs, the listener There was a problem with the 26, Delorme set up to explain broadcast live on the Internet. clicks on the one they want to CuSeeMe linkup for the Mac some of the advantages a band PHOTO BY KEN COLLISOn hear.

^T*Wl T^^^ 3 Humber Et Cetera March 30, 1995 t ^jTib SPORTS #./f 11 Editors: Steve Kagan and Tiziana Scorranese 675-3111 ext. 4514 Hawks soar to number one

and played better," said Ranaldo. outdoor roster, they could be TANIA EVANGELISTA The Hawk was awarded MVP for number one again. Staff Writer his game against Durham where "We had to prove it to he scored two goals. He was also (Centennial). Not only that, we a They did it! tournament MVP for scoring four had to prove it to ourselves ... The men's indoor soccer team goals throughout the entire tour- last year we had all superstars on won the Provincial gold medal, nament. our team, this year we lost a few 3-0 against the Centennial Colts Veteran Rob Pietrkiewicz said of the good players and so we in the final tournament held at the team still played sluggish in had to prove to ourselves that we Royal Military College last week- the morning. "When we got to could do it with this team," end. the final game, I think we just Lombardi said. The Hawks were on top of the wanted it so badly that we went Dellarovere agreed. tournament every step of the out and dug a little bit more "I thought the team pulled way; winning game one 3-2 (from) each other." through nicely, considering against Durham and beating St. In the final game the Hawks everybody thought we didn't Lawrence 1-0. smoked the Colts 3-0. They left have the stuff to pull it off." "The tournament was excel- no room for mistakes and no All the games the Hawks lent, very well organized by RMC chances for Centennial to even played were rough, which caused

... we were not expected to go the score. All three goals were many injuries, including

far, but we always had it in mind scored in the first half, by Dellarovere who received five that we had a slight chance and Ranaldo, Kirby Mitchell and Luigi stitches to his chin after being somehow the players came out Dellarovere. elbowed in the first game. big and had a great tournament," "1 think the last game was the Rob Ursino scored the first said Head Coach Germain most exciting game I've played goal in the game against Sanchez. during the whole season," said Conestoga with a canon from He was very pleased with his team captain Alfredo Saba. "We centre that bounced in from the team. "They played disciplined knew we were playing against a cross-bar.

soccer, they gave it all for the good team, and so we had to "It was a sweet victory. It's school, for the team and I'm very come out really strong and beat been a long weekend, and it feels glad that we won the gold." them at every play. That's how good to go home with a victory - In the semi-finals, the Hawks we got the gold medal." a gold medal," Ursino said. met Conestoga, who beat them The Hawks and the Colts This is the first gold medal for in the Regional tournament a have had a rivalry for a long the men's indoor soccer team. couple of weeks ago. time. During la^t year's Ontario The team has won bronze and

The Hawks took the lead first, Colleges Athletic Association last year took the silver, but on but Conestoga fought back. The Provincial games Centennial beat Saturday they stood proud in game was tied 1-1 after regula- the Hawks in the finals to win blue and gold with the medals tion play, but five minutes into gold here at Humber. hanging around their necks. overtime Eric Ranaldo scored. "This feels better than last "I feel good, honored to be on The Hawks went on to play year's silver, that's for sure," said the team. To actually get a gold Centennial in the gold medal veteran Adriano Lombardi. "The medal during my first year on the

game. way they rubbed it in after they team. I just hope we can do it

"The team played fairly well in beat us at home ... that was just again next year," said Rookie

the first couple of games ... but enough to motivate us today." Freddy Redwood. Redwood we could have played better. The players were motivated to scored the only goal in the sec- Then in the semi's and final prove to everyone that despite ond game against St. Lawrence. game, that's when we picked up the loss of some players from the Next year's Hawks will be " B " " "

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z!*!*^ 4 M^ SPORTS^ • Replacement ball painful to Tvatch

ment players as professionals usual it is the fans who lose. To MIKE DODSON but he is quick to point out that describe the play of the replace- Staff Writer this isn't real major league base- ments as lacklustre would be

ball. "There is certainly no com- generous. The fans haven't parison, these players are where been fooled by this cheap imita- CLEARWATER, Fla.- Spring they are because they are not tion and spring training towns training has always been every major league players. They are are suffering. baseball fan's dream, a chance players who have some skill, but "Last year we played before a to get close to the stars and they just don't play consistently full house almost every game," watch the game in a small inti- well as the major leaguers do. says Skip Conlay, a retired col- mate setting under the Florida When these players make a mis- lege professor and usher at Jack sun. take it's very glaring, the major Russell Stadium, spring home of Not this year. Spring training leaguers very rarely make that the Phillies. "This stadium seats has become a nightmare. The mistake. We're not trying to almost 7,300, on Saturday we difference is subtle: the park is pass it off as major league base- had 2,400 so you can see the the same, the sun is shining and " ball, we're just trying to say it is difference there yourself. the air is filled with the sound of it's No end in sight wood meeting horse-hide. professional baseball and entertaining. "The business merchants are Looking around it is all too clear While Ash may not personally really hurt by this," says Conlay. something is wrong. Canadian born third baseman Warren Sawkiw leaps to make be trying to sell these games as "They look forward to this every Where is everybody? The the sno-cone grab in spring training action at Jack Russell major league baseball, the rest year. It generates so many dol- seats aren't even a quarter full Stadium in Clearwater, Florida. photo by mike dodson of the league is. lars and essentially it carries and instead of familiar faces and is The Jays are prevented from players come back. everything he had ever them over for the year. It hasn't household names down on the playing at SkyDome by Ontario What will go down in the dreamed it would be. worked out too well to say the field a cast of strangers frolic in real better, labour laws and if the regular record books as major "Everything and least. hero's costumes. This is replace- season began next week they league play is really the world's because coming to whatever this Is there any light at the end of ment baseball. would play their games at their biggest fantasy camp. None of may be here, it's still a big the tunnel? The owners and the players the replacement players were on league camp," said Ojea. Gord Ash isn't too optimistic. have been battling over billions INTRODUCING... the forty-man roster of any big "They're treating us like major "I don't think anyone thought since August. The fans have suf- league club before the strike. leaguers, they're taking care of last August that we'd see the fered through a cancelled sea- your Toronto Who Jays! They are not minor league us with the shoes, the batting postponement of the season and son, a year without a World Now playing: prospects who are likely to ever gloves, the food. Even the the postponement of the World Series and now this. In an CF Darryl Brinkley get a real shot at playing in the atmosphere, it's phenomenal." Series and then spring training attempt to bring the game back LF Rick Hirtensteiner are, for the Ojea, like the rest of the base- majors. They most being affected. So I think we to the fans, (or is to try tobreak RF Dave Bingham part, minor league free-agents, ball hopefuls, has been drawn have to be ready for anything at the union? I can't remember), the majority of whom have into this by cold hard cash. this particular time," he said. the owners have rounded up a 1 Wes Clements never seen action above the AA "I'm hoping I can make a lit- After seven months it is hard collection of has-beens and 2B Derek Henderson level. tle money oUt of it, because to be optimistic. The two sides never-wases and are packaging 3B Warren Sawkiw Realizing a dream everybody here has that same are meeting this week for the it as major league baseball. Terry Tewell C Don't blame the replacement intent, I'm sure of it. There may first time in more than three Rookie Blue Jay GM Gord SS Dave Lowery players for jumping at this be a few guys that have that weeks. The National Labor Ash was handed the task of it opportunity. For them is a dream of continuing to play Board has said it will seek an building the Who-Jays from SP Hector Fargas dream that they never otherwise baseball, but I'm older than injunction that would restore the scratch. RP Pete Blohm would have been able to realize. most of the guys here. old bargaining agreement. The "Our scouting and develop- spring training site in Dunedin, Philadelphia Phillies second "It's just an experience that, players have said they would ment departments really put a Florida. baseman Alex Ojea is a good thanks to the strike, I would return if that were to happen but lot of effort into this," Ash said I finally But if the regular season does example. He spent four years in never have gotten. can under that scenario the owners after his Jays lost 3-2 to the the at the A-ball say, hey, I got to play begin next week without the minors mostly a chance have made it clear they would Phillies in Clearwater, Florida. striking major leaguers, the rest level in the St. Louis Cardinals in the big leagues. I'm not here lock-out the players. "There were a number of play- of the replacement teams will organization and retired from to take anybody's job. I'm just With these two sides about as ers who do want to play. Some play in major league parks, in baseball in 1988. here to bring the game of base- friendly as the Hatfields and are former professionals or cur- ball to fans," said. the uniforms of major league Before the strike he owned a back the he McCoys who knows how long it rent professionals, who want to teams their records will baseball card shop in While the situation may be a could take before real major continue the game. and count in the standings if and Clearwater, Florida and being field of dreams for Ojea and league baseball is back on the Ash referred to the replace- when the real major league even a replacement big leaguer other replacement players, as field. English clubs conspicuous by absence as Euro Cup events reach final stages

teams deserve to be where they Final could get underway, word rule", a new law handed down the weakest of all Euro events, BEVOND are, having come safely through trickled out that both sets of sup- by UEFA stipulated that no team the Cup-Winners Cup. THE the round-robin section. porters had clashed. The car- could dress more than four for- The "handicap" English clubs However, English clubs consis- nage that followed left 39 dead, eigners per match. have been given greatly affects BOKSCORE tently fail to capture the ultimate most of whom were Italian fans. Straightforward enough it their ability to compete on an prize in European club soccer. The game was delayed, but seemed for most European even keel with footballing giants STEVE KAGAN But it wasn't always that way. eventually started, late with countries, all except Britain. In like A.C. Milan and Ajax who Between 1979 and 1984 English Juventus winning 1-0 on a their Infinite "wisdom" the rule are able to field strong lineups Sports Editor clubs dominated this event win- Michel Platini penalty. makers of UEFA decided that without depleting their talent

ning it six years in a row. Brian That game marked the last players of Scottish, Irish, Welsh base. On April 5 the European Clough's Nottingham Forest time an English club played in a and Northern Irish heritage So once again the title of Champion's Cup semi finals will (twice) started the streak and European Cup game, due to a were, in fact, foreigners. What Europe's top club side will go to be played and once again (t^ my Liverpool (three cups) and Aston five year ban handed down to this meant was that English clubs a team from the continent, and utter annoyance) no English Villa continued the run of British English clubs by UEFA, soccer's now had over the required num- after another lean year English clubs will be involved. success until one fateful day governing body in Europe. ber of foreign players. clubs will again spend their Soccer fans the world over cilmost seven years later. With the ban rescinded in Since 199D this rule has money stocking themselves with will see defending champions The events of May 29, 1985 1990, English clubs could once affected British clubs tremen- "English talent." This season A. C, Milan going up against will live on in infamy as the again play among the game's dously and forced them to field alone Manchester United and FreVch champs Paris St. world watched the horror that elite, but since then they have sub-standard lineups In Blackburn Rovers paid £7 mil- Germain and in the other would unfold. The Heysel failed to reach the same heights European competition. Since lion and £5 million respectively encounter Dutch champs Ajax Stadium in Brussels was the set- they enjoyed a few years earlier. 1990 only two clubs have won for just two players, English strik- Amsterdam meet Germany's ting for the European Cup Final There is one major reason for European trophies: Manchester ers Andy Cole and Chris Sutton. best, Bayem Munich. clash between Liverpool and this streak of futility. Commonly United in 1991 and Arsenal in As I've said so often in the not Granted, all four of those Juvcntus of Turin. Before ^he referred to as "the foreigner 1994. Both triumphs came in so recent past, wait till next year. " " " " " " " " " " "

21 Number Et Cetera March 30, 1995

ft, / \ K SPORTS «• Regulating hockey equipment a "stick-y" situation for CELAl

JON BRYDEN SXaii Writer

Recent innovations in hockey equip- ment have left the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) re-examining its role in the advancement of new equipment designs and ideas. Previously called the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, the CHA organizes all amateur hockey in Canada, from novice through to the Olympic level. It affects over four million people across the country, from players to coaches and from administrators to offi- cials. As an organizing body the CHA sets the rules and regulations by which hock- ey is played at the amateur level in

Canada. It is separate from Canadian Junior hockey (Ontario, Western and Quebec Major hockey leagues) and the NHL. However, it has yet to involve itself with the manufacturers in the designing of hockey equipment. "We have not been involved in equip- ment design or manufacturing," said Wayne Russell, CHA director of Excellence Research and Development. "We set the rules and any piece of equipment that shows up at a hockey game, we measure that piece of equip- (Above) A young goaltender gets set to face oncoming attackers. By iisiiig ment against the guidelines. We don't the proposed new equipment, prospective goaitenders can better adapt to have any list of equipment. We simply the style of stand up goaltending. determine what is and is not in the (Left) The revolutionary new Hammerhead goaitenders stick. rules. COURTESY PHOTO It is this stance by the CHA that has caused problems. Up until now, it has the Atlanta Super Show last month. Blade that has forced the CHA to finally ized the two did not follow the same only become involved in equipment "We just took it to the shows as a face their shortcomings. The skaters' rules. However, he approached the NHL innovations when the equipment finds curiosity thing, to see how it would go stick has two blades, with one blade first. He designed the Hammerhead to itself in use on the ice (not in the devel- over," said Hal Bakke, president of curved in one direction and the other comply with the NHL rule book, know- opmental stages), and already paid for Christian Bros. Inc., the largest hockey curved in an opposite direction. ing full well that changing the NHL rules by the player or parent. stick manufacturer in the U.S. "We don't "These two pieces of equipment are would be a difficult task.

"More and more innovative equip- even have a flyer on it or anything. It's aimed at changing the game, not safety, While Goyette does not know when ment which the manufacturers make is created a lot of interest, I'll tell you that. said Russell. "We've always had very Christian Bros, will introduce the stick, being placed on the market and adver- Goyette's innovation shifts the shaft a flexible rules on safety equipment. The he believes the plan is to have one of tised for kids to buy," said Russell. "Kids few inches towards the centre of the difficulty is that you bring in a piece of their stable of goalies try out the stick. will purchase it, then come to the hockey blade, giving the stick a heel. It is equipment which alters the playing of Such possibilities include Jon Casey, games to find out when they get there designed to allow the goalie to cover the game. Andy Moog, Don Beaupre, and Blaine that they're not allowed to use it for the short-angled shots, called the one whole McCoubery was surprised by the Lacher. game. The manufacturers have not area, and to tuck between the skate and statements made by the CHA. "If you see Blaine Lacher using the determined before the equipment went post when the goalie is positioned at the "Say we introduce a skate tomorrow stick (Hammerhead) on Saturday night on the market whether it did or did not side of the net. that allowed a player to skate faster, " he in Maple Leaf Gardens, then the next meet the rules of the game. They simply The stick is "lighter and easier for kids day thousands of 12-year-old kids are came up with an idea they felt was valu- to handle," said Goyette. "A real plus for going to be demanding it," said Goyette. able and they released it onto the mar- kids learning stand-up goaltending. "Simply put, if the demand is there, "Kids will purchase it ket." This most recent innovation again there is no reason why they (the CHA) "We go to the market first," said Sam shows the difficult position the CHA is in. (equipment), then come to should not be approving the stick. McCoubery, Cooper's director of market- McCoubery calculates Cooper's yearly "They have never approached us or the hoclcey games only to ing for Canada. "In some cases that asked us," said Russell. "In all cases what hockey sales in Canada range between means we go to the Junior A leagues happened was we found the equipment find out when they get 500 and 800 million per year. Baker with a product, prior to the consumer in hopes down the road an amateur league used a game. There has not been an there that they're not being able to it, buy but rarely before the incident that I am aware of where those will participate in testing some innova- retailer would have been able to see it. manufacturers approached us first and allowed to use it for the tions. "Something has to be done obvious- said, 'I have this piece of equipment, game." "There are maybe some benefits to ly," said Russell. "The real problem is does it meet the rules?'" involving the CHA in the development they are afraid and I understand this ... Dave Baker, the CHA manager of — Wayne Russell, CHA process," said McCoubery. "Right now afraid that somebody else might copy officiating, feels that hockey organiza- Director of Excellence and we're concerned whether we have got their efforts. tions are currently falling into the same Research the right product. The latest innovations have included problem with goaitenders' masks. Baker hopes that over the next couple the recent Hughes By-Blade, the goal- "Parents are going out and buying of weeks a detailed report will be com- tenders mask, the not so recent Christian them (masks) and not reading the infor- said. "That would change the style of the pleted for the CHA's annual general Curtis Curve goalie stick and looming in mation," he said. "They're getting a local game, but the'CHA would say, 'we don't meeting. the future, the Hammerhead Goal Stick. painter to paint them because all the want you to bring that into the market.' "We've identified it as a large shortcom- The Hammerhead, invented by David NHL goaitenders have them painted. As We (Cooper) are a global company. The ing on our part," said Baker. "We have to

Goyette of Toronto and to be manufac- soon as they paint the mask in, they trick is to get the equipment on the boys put something together and make it work tured by Christian Bros., was formally don't meet the CSA standard ... and that are on TV and that's the NHL. so we can deal with manufacturers across introduced in February at the Montreal then they find out the masks can't be Goyette agrees. Once he believed his the country and throughout the world. We International Sports Exhibition, the used in a hockey game." stick was ready to be introduced, he don't want to turn manufacturers off, we biggest hockey show in the world and However, it has been the Hughes By- went to the NHL, not the CHA. He real- want them to participate with us. Humber Et Cetera March 30, 1995 ££

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ROB CAMPBELL Pashby's interest in sports Waterloo bio-mechanics profes- injuries literally began as an acci- sor Pat Bishop, and dentist Dr. Staff Writer dent when his son Bill was C.R. Castaldi of the University of knocked unconscious after hitting Connecticut (and former part- Sports safety pioneer Dr. T.J. the ice head-first while playing owner of the OHL's Sudbury Pashby, better known as "Doc," hockey. Back in 1959, when the Wolves). celebrated his 80th birthday with incident occurred, there were no Efforts from his work have fil- about 425 friends, associates, mandatory equipment rules. tered into other areas of recre- and new acquaintances on Pashby's recommendations ation as well. Activities such as March 23. have come a long way since the racquet sports, roller blading, The event was meant to be introduction of the Canadian cycling smart and war games more' than just a birthday party. Standards Association helmets. have been affected. It also doubled as a charitable In 1981, he was awarded The Guests at the fundraiser fundraiser for the Dr. Tom Order of Canada for his work shared their accounts of serious Pashby Sports Safety Fund. with safety in sports. As an oph- facial injuries. Don Linthwaite, "The mission of the fundraiser thalmologist Pashby said he commissioner of the Metro is to educate and research the noticed that in 1973 there were Junior Hockey League, said he prevention of catastrophic 287 eye injuries, 20 of which was coaching a Wexford Raider injuries in sports and set up a were blinding. club when pro-prospect Stu legacy to continue the fund," said Pashby said all of his work Fenner lost his eye in an outing public relations co-ordinator Lois the night before he was to try out Kalchman. and the necessary revenue for the development of standards to for the Detroit Red Wings. The $200-a-plate fundraiser at eliminate sports injuries have "It was an absolutely scary the Inn on the Park in Toronto, Don Cherry and Ron MacLean kiss the birthday boy, sports safety voluntary. moment, my trainer (Albert combined with proceeds from a been expert Dr. T.J. Pashby, at a charity dinner held at Inn on the Park in "1 think that's what makes it Rose) had to pick (Fenner's) eye silent auction and tax deductible Toronto on March 23. PHOTO BY EDNA WILLISTON off the ice," Linthwaite said. donations, collected $52,000. go," Pashby said. "The directors Guests included Hockey are an extension of the family." are puck-related and since the many things to eliminate cata- Within the last year, Pashby said research has shown there Night in Canada's Don Cherry He said their loyalty is to the ath- introduction of visors and masks, strophic injuries in sports by and Ron MacLean; former letes' safety, not to the manufac- facial injuries have decreased by bringing in rules that prohibit have been three blinding eye National Hockey Leaguers Frank turer. nearly 90 per cent. checking from behind, and stiffer injuries in Canada. Mahovlich, Ted (Teeder) Through his independent At one time minor hockey was penalties for high sticking. Pashby said he was pleased Kennedy, Harry (Moose) research Pashby has linked the the target of concern, but since Establishing a standardization with the evening's festivities. Watson, Bob Davidson and Herb medical profession with sports the mandatory rules for facial for sports safety is not a job for "I was on cloud nine all Dickinson. injuries. He cites 90 per cent of protection were implemented the just one person. Pashby has evening and I'm still on cloud The Stanley Cup was also on all eye injuries in sports are pre- target of concern has shifted to been assisted by neurosurgeon nine today, partly because I'm hand for photos and for those ventable. adult hockey. Dr. Charles Tator of Sunnybrook sitting here wearing Don Cherry's facial injuries Hospital in University of jacket," who wanted to give it a kiss. Most eye and The NHL has recently done Toronto, Pashby chuckled.

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"We should support sports, entertainment, are really needed for the curriculum it should and academics." come out of the college budget. Other student leaders have questioned "By starting on this road," said Hunt, the wisdom of SAC's partnership with the "SAC may have allowed other college activi- school. ties to be downloaded onto the backs of stu- " "There's a huge need for new comput- dents. ers," said SAC presidential candidate Martin Vincent Mosco, Professor of Cordell, "but the problem is who's paying for Communications at Carleton University, and it. It's not the financial responsibility of SAC" one of Canada's leading experts on informa- "Tuition fees are supposed to cover physi- tion technology agrees. cal plans like computer equipment," said "Supporters of the partnership undoubt- isiah Thomas, Jason Hunt, Ontario chair of the Canadian edly argue that the alternative is for the General Manager of Federation of Students. school to require every student to provide the Toronto Raptors While Humber is not a member of the his or her own computer. This is the case in visited Humber to CFS, supported increasing SAC the recent student numbers of U.S. schools," said discuss the possibiii- strike in part organized by CFS. The CFS is Mosco. ty of a Raptor train- ing facility being located here. Before he left he signed a Basket Bail which Jim Bialek^ Athletic co-ordinator (right) is proudly holding.

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