Humber North held a comic expo Thursday, featuring cosplay and special guests Ty Templeton and Sam Witwer. See page 8 for the full story.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015 HUMBERETC.COM VOLUME 52, ISSUE 4 Hawks men’s rugby suspended for year Women’s team The five-time OCAAtold Humber News Friday championship men’s team that an investigation into al- partially reinstated was initially suspended on leged sexual assault involving following Oct. 2 Oct. 2, along with the wom- members of the rugby team suspension en’s varsity rugby team, pend- remains open. ing internal investigation. McMillen said the men’s Nick Westoll & The women’s team was team suspension was not re- Mahnoor Yawar partly reinstated on Wednes- lated to any one incident, but SENIOR REPORTERS day after that investigation a larger issue of negative cul- concluded that some players ture in the team. Humber College has sus- had been involved in hazing “There is a code of student pended the entire men’s var- rookie players. conduct which seeks to hold sity rugby team for the rest individuals accountable for of the 2015-2016 season for behaviour that they may have violations of the Varsity Code engaged in which violates of Expectations. It’s a huge that code. But what this re- The decision was made af- lease speaks to is the Varsity ter an internal investigation disappointment. This Code of Expectations and in determined that the team had was to have been a this particular circumstance, been involved in behaviour record-breaking year for this relates to team conse- JACOB WILSON-HAJDU “reflective of a culture that quences, not individual spe- Humber’s men’s varsity rugby team were OCAA champions last season. is problematic,” said dean of the team.” cifics,” she said. students Jen McMillen in an Humber will not be field- right now.” be feeling as disappointed as in the School of Media Stud- Carey French interview Friday afternoon FOUNDING COACH, RUGBY TEAM ing a men’s team for the rest Former men’s rugby coach I am. There are many alumni ies and Information Technol- with Humber News. of the 2015-2016 season. It is Carey French said, “I am clear- of the team that are very con- ogy, added he was not privy “We have been made unclear how schedules, rank- ly gutted by the decision. It’s a cerned about this,” he said. “I to any inside information on aware of certain behaviours The college has not dis- ings and points from games huge disappointment. This was stand with them and the cur- the situation. and attitudes that we believe closed the focus of the in- previously played will be af- to have been a record-breaking rent coaching staff on this. are inconsistent with the val- vestigation that led to today’s fected by the decision. year for the team.” There are clearly lessons to be ues of both the department of stunning decision. A spokesperson for the “I have great respect for the learned. That may be the sil- athletics and Humber as an Meanwhile, Po- OCAA said they are “not in a current players and coaching ver lining in all of this.” institution,” said McMillen. lice Constable Victor Kwong position to make a comment staff. I know that they must French, a faculty member continued on page 3 Conservatives duck youth leadership debate at Humber

Jeremy Appel student voice to issues that matter to NEWS EDITOR millennial,” said Christina Romual- do, co-organizer of the event and Youth leaders from all the major election coverage at Humber News. parties except the Conservatives The event was organized by gathered at Humber College Thurs- Humber News and livestreamed in day to debate issues affecting the collaboration with the Broadcast youth voter demographic directly. and Television program, as well Participants in the debate in- as 96.9 Radio Humber. The event cluded Alexander Cohen, director moderator was Katherine Green, of communications for the co-producer of the newsroom’s TV Young Liberals, Natalie Petra, di- coverage of the federal elections. rector of communications for the “The reason why young people Young New Democrats and Mat- are disenfranchised by traditional thew Casselman, president of the parties is because they don’t feel that Green Party of Ontario. members of parliament have the Despite weeks of pursuing the opportunity to represent them or Conservative party at their feder- speak for them,” said Green repre- al and provincial offices, as well as sentative Matt Casselman. “In fact, contacting campaign leaders across they’re just puppets who are advo- the GTA, Humber News was not cating whatever they’re told.” given access to a youth representa- tive for the debate. “We wanted to engage students in the democratic process and we ALEX DROBIN thought that by bringing youth lead- Continued on page 3 Humber News’ Katherine Green moderated the youth engagement leader debate Thursday. The debate featured ers to campus, this would give that youth representatives of the Green, NDP and Liberal parties. 2 – News Humber Et Cetera October 16, 2015

Etobicoke North Lakeshore Etobicoke North riding includes City of Toronto’s northwest and is home to over 111,000 Etobicoke Lakeshore, home of Humber Lakeshore campus, saw Liberal Leader Michael Ig- residents, according to the 2011 census. It encompasses Humber College North campus. natieff trounced by Conservative candidate Bernard Trottier in the 2011 federal election. The Liberals have won Etobicoke North since 1988. The old Progressive Conservative party Etobicoke-Lakeshore was a Liberal stronghold from 1993 to 2011. held it briefly from 1984 to 1988.

Kristy Duncan, Bernard Trottier, Liberal incumbent Conservative incumbent

Duncan has been in parliament since 2008. He was selected as Parliamentary Secretary to the She said she intends on building upon her accomplish- Minister of Public Works and Government Services in ments if re-elected Monday. In Ottawa, she has fought September 2013 and was appointed Parliamentary Sec- for better protection of the environment, women’s rights retary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for La Fran- and sponsored more than 19 bills directed towards cophonie earlier this year. health and family issues.

Toyin Dada, Conservative James Maloney, Liberal

Dada is former executive director of a non-profit and A Canadian lawyer, Maloney was appointed in 2014 her platform who says she will follow Prime Minister to represent Ward 5 on following Stephen Harper’s political agenda. Dada’s campaign the resignation of Peter Milczyn. He’s worked as a law- website said that if elected she will lobby in Ottawa for yer with Hughes Amys LLP. lower taxes, improving national security and balancing the budget.

Faisal Hassan, NDP Phil Trotter, NDP

On his website, Hassan said a Mulcair-led govern- Trotter went to university as a mature student, study- ment would focus on creating affordable childcare and ing history, sociology, economics, political science, and jobs with a strong focus on the manufacturing sector law at McGill University. After completing his law de- and small businesses. Hassan also said that alongside gree, he moved to Toronto, where he engaged in per- Mulcair, he would support the NDP’s plan to improve sonal psychology studies and began working as a lawyer. CPP and amend ’s workplace pension plan.

Angela Salewsky, Green Party Akhtar Ayub, Green Party Originally from Kitchener, Salewsky ran for the A first-generation immigrant to Canada from Paki- Green Party of Ontario in Etobicoke-Lakeshore in the stan, Khan is a mechanical engineer by trade. 2011 and 2014 provincial elections and a 2013 by-elec- He ran unsuccessfully against Etobicoke North Coun- tion. A business development manager in the security cillor Vincent Crisanti in the 2014 municipal election. industry, Salewsky volunteered for World Wildlife Fund and several grassroots environmental groups.

such as creating posters or events, it the group, Cavan Riordan, says po- sources to go to the concerts and the Elections Canada is looking into Apathy is would have to be “approved by the litical candidates consistently fail to festivals so they go out there armed expanding the initiative after this [Elections Canada] communica- reach out to younger voters. with nonpartisan information about year’s surge of more than one million tions department,” Bilan says. “This is typical, this is not new. the election. During the show or pri- voting in advanced polls. It’s investi- Boring fights While has a site This has been going on for all the or to the show, in line for drinks or gating whether there were accessibil- for students to get quick access for elections that I can remember. It ba- during coat check they strike up con- ity or technical issues at these offices, to encourage the need-to-know of voting, HSF sically works out to a vicious circle,” versations with other peers,” he said. confirms De Montigny. will refer students directly to elec- Riordan observed. Riordan could not comment on In a 2011 Elections Canada tele- tionscanada.ca “Political parties are focused on whether Canada’s first-past-the- phone survey of more than one young voters If students at Humber, on or off getting the vote but it’s easier to post system needs to be reformed. thousand youths, 46 per cent of campus, are confused as to where to change the mind of a voter rather Apathy is Boring strives to remain non-voters admitted that difficulty Delia MacTaggart vote, Bilan says they can search the than go and get a new voter… you as non-partisan as possible. “We getting to the polling station influ- NEWS REPORTER Elections Canada site with their postal have to convince them to vote and will never tell you who to vote for, enced their decision. code and find the nearest office. then vote for them. It’s easier and only how,” he said. According to a Nanos Reid tele- Humber North campus’ walls are Apathy is Boring plays a more ac- less expensive to focus on voters Ryerson, the phone survey of more than one empty of partisan messages during tive role in getting millennials out to [who have voted before],” he said. and and 37 other uni- thousand randomly selected Cana- a highly charged and polarising fed- the polls. Riordan said “the national dia- versities across the country were cho- dians between Oct. 10 and Oct. 13 eral election campaign. The Montreal based civic engage- logue tends to be about middleclass sen by Elections Canada to host offices shows Mr. Trudeau is the preferred The Humber Students’ Federa- ment group, Apathy is Boring, for families and seniors. We conduct accepting special ballots. Citizens can choice by more than 57 per cent. tion is handing out Elections Can- the past 10 years has been trying activities and research. We’re active vote well in advance of Election Day In the last federal election, the ada pamphlets and promotional to encourage participation among throughout the year. Our office is with special ballots. Elections Cana- Harper Government got a majority materials on school campuses. But young voters. This year they are here in Montreal. We work across da offices were open until Oct. 13 and government with just over 39 per- Vice President of Student Affairs, partnered with Elections Canada the country to our best ability. Right anyone could vote in them regardless cent of the popular vote. For a ma- Lakeshore Campus, Anna Bilan said to ensure they provide accurate in- now we have groups of volunteers.” of where they go to school or live. It jority Government a party must win it is “not our initiative.” formation to voters. Research and “We get access to concerts and was part of a pilot project, spokesper- 170 seats out of 338 seats. If HSF did want to take initiatives Elections Program Coordinator for then provide volunteers with re- son Nathalie De Montigny said. October 16, 2015 Humber Et Cetera News – 3

Men’s rugby team suspended, police still investigating

RUGBY continued from page 1

French is the founding coach and took the team to three OCAA championships. Team members are staying quiet about the circumstances surround- ing the announcements despite multiple attempts by Humber News to reach them for comment. Members of the men’s team and A screenshot of the offical press release from Humber Media Releases. coaching staff met with Humber tiation, admission into or affilia- officials leading the investigation members of the rugby teams. When asked how he felt about the tion with any campus club, group, Friday to learn of the findings and “I can’t speak to another organiza- lack of details provided by the college, Humber team or organization.” suspensions. tion’s processes or what the Toronto first-year film and television student Other institutes in Ontario McMillen previously said the wom- Police Service told you. I can tell you Chris Sewitt said, “It doesn’t make any hazing policy have a much more comprehen- en’s team will go ahead with its Sunday that any time that police are involved sense. Why would they hide it unless sive set of definitions in place. game against . in incidents on campus, we cooperate it’s something really bad?” still unclear Queen’s University publishes a After the teams’ suspensions to the fullest extent possible,” she said. McMillen acknowledged the more than 3600-word document were announced on Oct. 2, Toronto For the women’s team, penalties community’s concern. The women’s varsity rugby outlining the definition of haz- Police Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu told were handed out among individual “This is a winning team. We don’t team was suspended for be- ing, including subsections on the Humber News police were called to players ranging from one-game ret- take any decision lightly. There haviour that fell under the “in- risk of alcohol use, the perceived Humber’s North campus the previ- roactive suspensions to season-long are individuals on this team. They stitution’s definition of hazing,” benefits, and vulnerability, as ous evening to investigate an alleged suspensions. are people. They’re human beings. yet an investigation found said well as examples of activities cat- sexual assault incident that took McMillen offered a short answer They’re students. And we have un- definitions to be lacking. egorized as hazing. place on Sept. 25. when asked about Humber’s defini- dergone as comprehensive a process A single line in the Humber provides “Someone became aware of the sit- tion of hazing. as we’ve been able given all the com- Varsity Code of Expectations a three-page anti-hazing policy uation and relayed it to school security, “When we’re talking about the plex circumstances to ensure that says, “Teams found to be in- document specifically lists ex- who in turn called police,” Sidhu said. term hazing, we are talking about we’ve come to a decision that we volved in any forms of hazing amples of activities that can be Sidhu told Humber News that activities that we’ve determined believe to be appropriate. And we’ve may lead to immediate suspen- categorized as hazing, including the complaint allegedly referred to to be inappropriate, to potential- used a number of different process- sion from further play.” “threats or implied threats, drink- members of Humber’s rugby teams. ly be demeaning or disrespectful es and mechanisms in order to do Meanwhile, the Humber Stu- ing games, nudity or immodest However, she added a com- to individual members of the team that. But it is not a situation that we dent Code of Conduct goes a little dress, sleep deprivation, physical plainant had not come forward and and typically that is focused on the take lightly. It’s not a decision we further into the subject, defining restraint.” Also states that activi- there is no word on any suspects. new members, or the rookies of the make easily. It is something that we hazing as “activities endangering ties can be categorized as hazing McMillen denied that the investi- team,” McMillen said. have considered at great length and or seeming to endanger the men- “irrespective of the location of ac- gation leading up to the suspension The Humber community remains have come to this end,” she said. tal or physical health and safety of tions or activities or the person’s was related in any way to reports in the dark about details on what led individuals for the purpose of ini- willingness to participate.” of a police investigation involving up to this decision. WITH FILES FROM TRAVIS KINGDON Youth issues create lively election debate DEBATE continued from page 1 Each candidate took turns swing- ing at Harper’s proposed niab ban at The three participants faced off on a citizenship ceremonies. Petra did not number of issues that affect young mince words when she referred to voters directly, including youth un- the prime minister’s “racist rhetoric.” employment, student debt, lack of Most of the party representatives affordable housing, environmental conceded that they were all progres- issues, minority issues and even sive on the issues that appealed to the marijuana laws. voter base, and often criticized the “Not all drugs are going to be sold Harper government for draconian at Mac’s Milk if they’re legalized,” policies that alienated minority voters. Casselman said, who went further Petra lambasted Harper’s Fair than the other participants in call- Elections Act, saying it discourages ing for the decriminalization of all young people from voting. drugs. She vowed an NDP government “It’s no secret” the Liberal par- would repeal what she called the ty supports the full legalization of “Unfair Elections Act.” weed, Cohen said, while Petra said Cohen said young people are dis- her party supports “full decriminal- couraged from getting politically ization” as a step towards eventual engaged by the divisiveness of mod- legalization. ern political discourse. On the topic of affordable hous- “They see a political world that is ing, the debate turned into a proxy increasingly dominated by division, war for the Liberals’ Adam Vaughan fear, meanness and attack ads. As and NDP’s Olivia Chow, two star a young person getting involved in candidates in Spadina-Fort York with politics, it’s not very appealing.” HEDY KORBEE social housing credentials referenced Event organizer Manhoor Yawar, Green Party of Ontario leader Matthew Casselman, Young New Democrat Natalie by Cohen and Petra respectively. Petra, Ontario Young Liberal Alexander Cohen and moderator Katherine Green. 4 – News Humber Et Cetera October 16, 2015

but the federal government has taken Niqab issue a hardline stance, including the pos- Volkswagen owners in limbo sibility of introducing legislation. sparks anger That has many on the Humber Krystal Mohan diesels, as well as the Audi A3. Volk- North campus saying it is a violation LIFE REPORTER swagen is no longer selling the 2015 Edward Hitchins of women’s rights. diesels, and will not be revealing the GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER “If they are banning the niqab, Volkswagen has fooled millions 2016 diesel models. they are banning a part of a re- of diesel owners worldwide, causing Lesley da Silva believes that other Born in Somalia at the height of ligion,” said second year student the company to lose 40 per cent in manufacturers would not risk their the civil war that wracked Somalia, Soumeya Abdi. “It is contradicting market value, and face a substantial entire companies, and their future 18-year-old Fadima Hassan carries what Canadian citizens’ rights are. decrease in reputation. on tricks like that. the scars of oppression. Banning a woman’s attire is almost Martin Winterkorn, the CEO of “I don’t drive [my diesel] day to The first year Humber student like banning the woman herself.” Volkswagen stepped down after it day, said Elliot Dawson,a 21-year- studying recreation and leisure Women’s studies professor An- was revealed that the company was old diesel-owner from Etobicoke, came the long way to Canada. “Be- gela Aujla believes the ban goes far running faulty emissions tests with “but I feel a bit shocked, and I would ing a child, running from home to beyond women’s rights. the use of a “defeat device”. Accord- definitely feel like I’m being judged home was really hard,” said Hassan. “Harper’s contrived focus on this ing to the US Environmental Pro- if I was to drive it while this scandal “My father lost a leg in that war. We non-issue is insulting to the intelli- tection Agency, many VW diesel ve- is going on.” came to Canada from Somalia [via gence of , and has the po- KRYSTAL MOHAN PHOTO hicles were giving off 40 times more Da Silva on another hand gets an- Ethiopia] because of the better op- tential to incite violence against Mus- fumes than is acceptable. noyed because he’s driving around in a portunities presented.” lim women in his country,” said Aujla. “The problem is that I want to sell their products from being designed Toyota Camry, having to get his emis- One opportunity is the ability to “His inflammatory statements on my car and get a new one but being a with illegal features,” said Allen. sions test done, and getting charged. vote against a government making this issue and on “barbaric cultural VW enthusiast I can’t see myself get- “Meanwhile I hear that Volk- an election issue of the niqab. practices” is not only irresponsi- ting any car other than a VW,” said swagens have black smoke coming Hassan received her voter card ble, but dangerous,” she said. “It is 21-year-old Nathan Allen, a former out of them but nobody does any- from Elections Canada last week for ignoring more important election Humber student from Toronto. thing. So, it doesn’t surprise me very the federal election on Oct. 19, de- issues such as the economy and for- The 11 million cars affected in I would definitely feel like I’m much,” said da Silva. spite her lack of political views. eign policy.” the scandal are now being recalled, being judged if I was to drive Volkswagen has been putting its “I don’t know much about pol- Meanwhile, Hassan hopes the as they came equipped with said it while this scandal is going reputation at risk since 2009. Only itics, but what the government is next government formed after Oct. “defeat devices”. It was created to in- time will tell what the car company’s trying to do is really bothering me,” 19 focuses on she says Canada is re- crease stamina in the vehicle as in a on.” future will look like. said Hassan. ally about. Elliot Dawson test condition, the vehicle would ap- DIESEL CAR OWNER “I don’t think Volkswagen is what The federal government tried to “Canada was a country that ac- pear to be highly fuel-efficient. it used to be and clearly ‘Das Auto’ ban the niqab, a traditional Muslim cepts everyone, whether it be their “A company this massive with is not for the Earth, and perhaps not headdress, at citizenship ceremonies. religion, colour or culture,” she said. “I a following this large should have Affected models are the 2009- even for the people, as it suggests,” The Supreme Court of Canada struck hope they can get back to what people better measures in place to prevent 2015 Golf, Jetta, Beetle, and Passat said Da Silva. the ban down as unconstitutional, around the world see Canada as.” 5 – The Goods Humber Et Cetera October 16, 2015

HOROSCOPES

JAN. 20 – FEB. 19 FEB. 20 – MAR. 20 MAR. 21 – APR. 20 APR. 21 – MAY 20 Head spinning from think- Feel the shopping bug nipping Having a hard time focusing? This is the perfect weekend ing about all you want to at your wallet? Don’t get dis- Your head has been in the to unleash your artistic accomplish? Write your tracted by small expenditures clouds this week. Don’t stress side. Draw something, write AQUARIUS dreams down, even the PISCES - they add up! Keep saving for ARIES it too hard, you’ll get back on TAURUS a poem, give yourself an craziest-seeming ones, and your future, you won’t regret track next week. intricate mani, whatever, just make a tangible step-by- investing in yourself. get creative! step plan for three of them.

MAY 21 – JUN. 20 JUN. 21 – JUL. 22 JUL. 23 – AUG. 22 AUG. 23 – SEPT. 21 You have to shake off the After a nonstop week, it’s time Love is in the stars this week- Raise your hand if you’re ba- grumps that have been to kick back and relax. Take a end! If you’re taken, plan a sic and ain’t afraid to admit plaguing you this week! moment for yourself and do romantic date for you and it! Be #basic this weekend, GEMINI Forget what’s stressing you CANCER something completely selfish LEO your love. Single and ready to VIRGO PSL and all. Who doesn’t this weekend and focus on and indulgent. mingle? You just might meet love the sound of leaves fun. someone. crunching under their feet?

SEPT. 22 – OCT. 22 OCT. 23 – NOV. 21 NOV. 22 – DEC. 20 DEC. 21 – JAN. 19 Get overcharged at the Bae not paying attention to Have you been strapped for You’re in the mood to let grocery store but find $20 you this week? Don’t take cash lately? It can be frus- loose. Don’t fight that on the ground? You’re Even it personally, they just need trating but don’t lose sight of feeling! Hit the town, let LIBRA Steven this week! Return SCORPIO space. Spend time with besties SAGITTARIUS what’s important - work hard, CAPRICORN your hair down and don’t the karma by doing some- this weekend and reconnect pay your bills and don’t take hold back. thing nice for someone. with your love on Monday - on debt for non-necessities. everything will be OK. = What do you think is the most important issue in the QUOTED: upcoming election?

I think the most TO THE important issue is taxes. I think that it is Well I don’t really The Consevatives don’t important that each want to do anything party sticks to their know. I think about the taxes and word on what they say. everyone should keep the taxes low. Because when they are NINES vote, but I have no But Justin Trudeau, is campaigning they say more you have to spend a lot but don’t actually idea what the most money to make money. get around to do it. important issue is.

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KATHERINE AYLESWORTH “Liz Magor’s: Surrender” is a contemporary art piece on display in the Art Gallery of Ontario, where students can enjoy free admission Wednesday evenings. ROM opens doors on Tuesdays. Students can enjoy ROM, AGO for free Katherine Aylesworth years, many on campus are unaware to the standard fee. admission to its galleries between 6 Dobroski. NEWS REPORTER of the opportunity. p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, but Dr. Michael Curran, a Humber “It shows you history from all over starting Nov. 3, they are extending College liberal arts and science pro- Humber College students can spend the world, from major events to the their hours to 9 p.m. fessor, said he thinks the AGO free a day at the museum – for free. And smallest piece of pottery,” said Brett Saundra Dobroski, director, mem- night is a great opportunity since at- they can view the grand masters of Belcourt, 20, a second-year Humber There is something about bership and visitor services at the Art tendees get the qualitative experience art for free as well. College culinary management student, seeing works of art up close... Gallery of Ontario, said the popular that viewing it second hand in a book The Royal Ontario Museum opens of the ROM. “You’ll always find some- initiative has been going on for 35 or on the Internet doesn’t offer. its doors to more than 30 galleries thing that will pique your interest.” that simply is not the same as years. “Experiencing the wonders of art and exhibits for full time students Belcourt has visited the ROM looking at images of them. “While the appeal is wide rang- in-person remains an experience that with valid identification on Tuesdays. four times, but never managed to ing, free Wednesday nights present is not readily duplicated,” said Cur- The Art Gallery of Ontario swings use free entry due to class time con- Dr. Michael Curran a great opportunity for students to ran. “There is something about seeing open its doors Wednesday evenings. flicts. The student rate ranges from LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE PROFESSOR visit the gallery and enjoy the AGO works of art up close and personally in While the institutions have of- $15.50 to $20.50, depending on the collection free of charge at a time a gallery that simply is not the same as fered the free access to students for experience, as touring exhibits add The AGO currently offers free that’s convenient for them,” said looking at images of them.” Harper History site uses satire to educate Brandon-Richard Austin Truth Mashup, on which Harper Kesavamoorthy continued. A&E REPORTER History is presented as part of the “I feel like us as young people, Young Turks network and contains obviously we need to be able to Only 61.1 per cent of eligible vot- several videos satirically debunking exercise our right,” said Ankush ers in the country chose to exercise the conservative party’s campaign Saini, a 20 year old University of that right for the 2011 federal elec- points and advertising. Guelph-Humber student. tion, according to Elections Canada “In the (United) States, they’ve “I believe a lot of education is statistics. The numbers were even had a lot of success with media sat- being brought up through the In- more dismal for youth under the age ire,” said Speerin. “That’s something ternet, which is one of the main rea- of 24, with a turnout of just 38.8 per we’re trying to do with our channel sons I think the Conservatives are cent. But does that indicate a lack of that I feel doesn’t exist here at all… not going to win. My personal bias civic interest altogether in youth? There isn’t that John Oliver, Jon Stew- aside, I think the Conservatives are “It’s so disingenuous, the idea that art, even Bill Maher’s show with me- going to lose because young voters voting is the only democratic thing dia and taking things more seriously.” are getting educated on the topic.” that exists to participate in the sys- Speerin believes that Canadians “Maybe we don’t think it affects us,” tem,” said Dan Speerin, YouTube are hesitant to ‘ruffle feathers’ with BRANDON-RICHARD AUSTIN said Eileen Liu, 20, Guelph-Humber personality and co-creator of popu- their media coverage, which was an Harper History is a hub for political satire centered on the Conservatives. student who voted in the advance lar video series Harper History. obstacle faced by him and Kesav- poll. “Some people are just not ed- The latter series came about after amoorthy when they attempted to in what they’re getting. Media crit- journalism. ucated like people who don’t read Speerin and his collaborator Vince launch a Daily Show-style segment icism is something our country “Voting is something Dan and I the paper to see what’s going on so Kesavamoorthy created the popu- on Rogers TV. needs,” said Speerin. go back and forth on a lot… I be- they’re not informed.” lar Twitter hashtag #HarperHisto- “Satire that can get a couple of Kesavamoorthy similarly believes lieve it is important but politicians Things are looking up with elec- ry, which even went on to be men- things into peoples’ heads is some- the appetite for political satire will grow. need to cater to youth…They don’t tion statistics so far, with results up tioned on the floor of the House of thing that’s worth doing but at the “You can’t compare it with reg- understand youth issues. Our proj- 16 per cent for advance voting from Commons. end of the day I think it’s just about ular reporting. In many ways, we ect is an attempt to get people inter- the last election in 2011 according The duo’s YouTube channel is people wanting a bit more choice can’t do what we do without regular ested and engaged in other avenues,” to Elections Canada. October 16, 2015 Humber Et Cetera Arts – 8 Comic Expo draws crowds, cosplay and celebrities Allyyssa Sousa-Kirpaul people getting into the idea of (com- A&E REPORTER ic) culture and it’s not just being for young children,” said Templeton. Red carpets and superheroes made Templeton said to become a com- out of balloons were peppered ic book artist, one needs determina- throughout the North campus Stu- tion and an eagerness to invest time dent Centre when students started in learning the skills. lining up early Thursday for the “There’s a famous expression that third annual Humber Comic Expo. says it takes 5,000 hours to become The event was held on Oct. 15 at the good at something and it takes North campus, and Oct. 14 at Lake- 10,000 hours to become a genius shore, with special guests that includ- but you can become a genius,” said ed sci-fi actor Sam Witwer and veteran Templeton. “Don't assume that you comic book artist Ty Templeton. have to have a talent to do this. Illustrators displayed and sold “You simply have to have a will- their work, while Brampton-based ingness to learn and an ability to Stadium Comics hosted a table sell- spend the time to develop the skill,” ing comic books and action figures. he said. Vendor KillerToyz offered hor- There were nine contestants in ror and sci-fi action figures as fans the cosplay contest. Shannon Mar- dressed up as their favourite charac- tin, a second-year visual and digi- ters for a cosplay contest where the tal arts student, 20, won first place, winner won a RioRand Segway. (For dressed as Levi from Attack on Ti- the uninitiated, cosplay is the prac- tan. tice of dressing up as a character Professional makeup artist Sami- from a movie, book, or video game, ra Abedi did Martin’s makeup. It especially one from the Japanese was Martin’s second time attending genres of manga and anime.) Comic Expo dressed up as Levi. Witwer, whose acting roles in- “I wasn’t going to do the contest clude Aidan Waite in Being Human ALLYYSSA SOUSA-KIRPAUL because I had work but I decided to and Davis Bloome in , Nine contestants participated in North campus cosplay contest Thursday as part of third annual Humber Comic do it right when I woke up today,” took questions from Ammar Ab- Expo. Dianna Rebuli (far left) as Princess Leia took second place. Andrew Bushel (third from left) as Dare Devil said Martin. “ Levi is the best cos- dul-Raheem, Humber Students’ came third and Shannon Martin (centre with green shawl) dressed as Levi from Attack on Titan took first place. tume I have.” Federation Vice President of Stu- Diana Rebuli, a first-year photog- dent Life, and from a small gather- Witwer told a fan it was hard for happy,” said Witwer. “Make yourself said Sharpe. raphy student, 18, was dressed as ing of about 30 students. him to pick his favourite character. happy with what you have at any Templeton, a Canadian comic Princess Leia and took second place. Witwer told the audience how he “Any character that’s difficult to given point and you will do a lot book artist who was inducted into Kori Ploughman, Programming loved to work on an old school ani- play I really enjoy,” said Witwer. better in this business.” the Canadian Comic Book Hall of Coordinator at the North campus, mated show. He said roles in Being Human and After the interview, students Fame last year, was among the il- said she wanted Comic Expo to give He said he and Glenn Howerton in TV’s Rebels were both lined up in the Student Centre to lustrators showing off his work. His students with the same interests an — the star, executive producer and difficult. interact face-to-face with Witwer, portfolio includes a bevy of charac- opportunity to come together as a co-writer of the cable television com- “If it’s hard, then I wanna do it,” who posed for pictures and signed ters, including Batman, Spider-Man, community and interact with people dedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadel- said Witwer. autographs. the Avengers and The Simpsons. in the industry. phia — co-wrote an animated pilot. He said it’s important for an actor Cam Sharpe, second-year film Templeton said he loves his job “We really want to try and have “We own it and we really want to focus on a good state of mind if and television student, 19, said he and is hard-pressed to pick one of events provided for every student to make something cool and special they want to have a career in the field. most enjoyed the interview with his works as his favourite. A veteran here at Humber so just giving them about it. The reason why we want to “Make yourself as happy as you Witwer. of Marvel and DC, he is currently the opportunity to come out and en- act in it is it has a very old school feel, could possibly be and surround “I’m in film and I got some insight working on The Evil Dead. joy events like this is what we’re re- a very 1930s (look),” said Witwer. yourself with people who make you on a real voice actor in the industry,” “It’s fun to see more and more ally hoping to do,” said Ploughman.

ALLYYSSA SOUSA-KIRPAUL ABOVE: Sam Witwer, a sci-fi actor, was one of the special guests at Humber’s third annual Comic Expo on Oct. 15. LEFT: Ty Templeton, a Canadian comic book artist was among the illustrators showing off his work at Humber’s North campus event. Templeton has worked with both Marvel and DC and is now working on The Evil Dead. 6 – Life Humber Et Cetera October 16, 2015

ADRIANA DISANTO (Left) Mobeen Sheihk starts testing popcorn out at Oct. 13 Brainiac Carnival event at Humber North campus. (Right) Davi Lall, who is part of the First Year Experience (FYE) team, stands in front of the popular “Brainiac” game. FYE helps new students on campus a number of welcome-oriented events and helps connect freshmen to peer mentors. Brainiac Carnival helps welcome frosh to campus First Year Experience ness month. year of post-secondary school. help them transition into college sense of community for not only The Brainiac Carnival was a free “Events like this definitely help smoothly. those who live on campus, but also hosts free event marking event held in B106 by Humber’s you survive here,” Palser said, “FYE First year students are also given for students who commute here. Brain Tumour Awareness First Year Experience Program gives you good tips on everything.” peer mentors. These mentors are They meet kids just like them,” Lane Month with games, fun (FYE), which support new students. Nivedita Lane, the coordina- usually students that are in second said. The event included games that tor of FYE, was instrumental in or third year, within the same pro- First year Humber student, Nina tied into Brain Tumour Awareness setting up the Brainiac Carni- gram as the first year student. Cabrera, agrees. Adriana DiSanto Month such as “match patch,” a val. “Having a peer mentor helps the “Being here makes people feel LIFE REPORTER game fit for using your memory. “This is our first Brainiac Carni- kids because we find it’s easier to go more comfortable in the Humber Jennifer Palser, a first year Hum- val, but our third big event for FYE,” to someone your age rather than a community,” Cabrera said. It was elbow room only at the ber student, attended the event with Lane explains. “We’ve also hosted prof or a parent about advice,” Lane “It offers (first-year students) a Brainiac Carnival as Humber stu- some of her classmates. the Candy Land Mix, and Arbore- said. “They can relate to each other safe place to meet other students,” dents mixed fun with a good cause “I was really interested in this tum Adventure – which included better”. said Mobeen Sheihk, a volunteer for on October 13 at North campus. because I wanted the full ‘Humber hiking and building beaver dams.” Students are encouraged to attend FYE. “It ‘s also good to get everyone Students were offered popcorn, experience,’” Palser said. The Brainiac Carnival was put to- events such as the Brainiac Carnival aware of the real reason this event is cupcakes, and cotton candy as they She said it’s important to social- gether by volunteer students. Events with their peer mentors. happening – Brain Tumour Aware- learned about Brain Tumour Aware- ize and make friends during the first like this target first year students to “It is empowering. It builds a ness Month.”

Jobs attained on campus from Work Study Program include wide diversity of tasks, a range of salary

About 800 students seek rupt attendance at classes. tain students so the session is strict- Food services jobs on campus ly only an hour.” paid work at Humber’s are with a contract so most of the Hassan finds that being a work North, Lakeshore and workers there are full-time. Inter- study student is an advantage be- Orangeville campuses national students do not qualify for cause one can work and study at the work study because they are unable same time. She gained experiences to apply for finan- in a different field Kylie Vaillancourt cial aid under the and developed LIFE REPORTER rules for interna- leadership skills. tional students. “Not only do I Humber College offers jobs that Humber Stu- I love the job, I love the teach, but I learn gives students in financial need the dents’ Federation timing of it... It works with them too,” opportunity to work on campus also provides jobs around your schedule and said Hassan. during their study at school. for students on Jasmine Sek- “To be considered (for the Work campus but these I’m assigned with certain hon, a first year Study Program), the cost of a stu- are completely students so the session is nursing student, dent’s needs to be more than their separate from the strictly only an hour.” does not work on income,” said Caroline Colosimo, a jobs the Career campus but likes career advisor for Humber College. Centre can pro- Syeda Hassan the idea. There are several different job op- vide. TUTOR FOR DISABLED STUDENTS “It’s a smart tions on all campuses that include Colosimo esti- idea because working at any of the centres on the mates about 800 students apply for some of us need the money but we KYLIE VAILLANCOURT campus including the athletic, writ- jobs at the North, Lakeshore and don’t have the time to go work a reg- ing, business and career centres on Orangeville campuses. Depending ular eight-hour shift,” said Sekhon. The Academic and Career Success Centre is one of several places a student the student’s specific campus. Oth- on the skill level required, the hour- Sekhon said, however, she would could do a work study and get more infromation on jobs available. er options include working at LinX ly pay for jobs on campus ranges be- not take on a work study job be- Pub, media equipment rooms, res- tween $11 and $15. cause her course is stressful enough on our job portal on our website and Campus, students must have lived idence, Gourmet Express and the Syeda Hassan, a third year ac- and is demanding. they will find hundreds of job post- in Ontario for the past year as a Ca- Food Emporium. counting student, works as a tutor If they feel they can handle school ings there,” said Colosimo. nadian Citizen, be a full-time stu- Jobs on campus for students are for disabled students on campus. work as well as a job, students are To be eligible to participate in the dent with a minimum course load approved under the work study pro- “I love the job, I love the timing of able to browse jobs on the Humber Work-Study program at both the of 60 per cent, be in good academic gram. Jobs are organized within the it,” she said. “It works around your website. Humber North and Lakeshore Cam- standing and be in the need of fi- student’s timetable so as not to dis- schedule and I’m assigned with cer- “All our jobs available are posted pus as well as the Guelph-Humber nancial need. October 16, 2015 Humber Et Cetera Life – 7

Endless tacos, After 62 years, Playboy magazine halting nude pix hockey game

Nicole Williams enough alternatives for people who gressive thought. on magazines across North Amer- transform centre LIFE REPORTER want to see nude photos. “It’s a business move,” said Angela ica, circulation for Playboy has Sargon Jajjo For some experts, Playboy’s move Aulja, a Humber College professor dropped from 5.6 million in 1975 to LIFE REPORTER Playboy’s decision to cover up their seems confusing. who teaches a course on women and about 800,000 today. famous centerfolds has prompted Fatima Mechtab, the director of popular culture. Moving forward Aulja suspects The didn’t de- different responses on Tuesday in marketing for Oasis Aqualounge, a When it comes to selling nude Playboy will follow a new format liver on their opening night, losing terms of sex, feminism and publish- clothing- optional sex club in down- photography in a magazine format similar to Esquire or GQ and will to the Montreal Canadiens, but for ing. town Toronto, saw the magazine as the times have changed too much, likely be successful. 150 Lakeshore campus students Founded in 1953 with an initial a staple of sex-positive culture. she said. “They want their branding to be their student government did. nude gatefold of screen star Marilyn “I love Playboy magazine,” “It’s become an obsolete medi- read on the subway without getting This was the second All You Can Monroe, the legendary magazine, Mechtab told Humber News on um,” said Aulja. “Anyone interested looks. They’ll still get the Playboy Eat event held by Humber Students’ known for its undressed women, Tuesday. “The photos are always in accessing pornography will do brand, which is still strong, but in a Federation (HSF) at the Lakeshore announced last Monday that, be- tasteful and for its time, it was push- so online, so [Playboy is] moving to way that’s more publicly acceptable,” campus, with last year’s event fea- ginning in 2016, it will no longer be ing boundaries.” a different format to get a different said Aulja. turing wings. publishing photos of nude women. She notes that certain photos of audience.” But for others, Playboy without Kori Ploughman, HSF program- The surprise move comes after women can celebrate “their bodies And with the rebrand, Playboy the nudes just won’t be the same. ming coordinator, said the purpose chief content officer Cory Jones and beauty,” and moving away from acknowledges its offerings have “Without its nudes, it’s just an- of the event was to change the ambi- suggested the idea to founder Hugh nudity could result in power being gone stale in the Internet age. other magazine for men. They’re not ence of the building. Hefner and he agreed, the New York taken away from women. “That battle has been fought and going to stand out,” said Mechtab. “We transformed the Student Times reported. “In comparison to what’s happen- won. You’re now one click away Playboy is also well known for Centre to look and feel like a pub,” The strategy is part of a rede- ing now, it’s not the most sex-pos- from every sex act imaginable for its in-depth long form journalism said Ploughman. sign of the magazine that will be itive magazine,” said Mechtab. “I free. And so it’s just passé at this and has featured many high-profile Plougman said although the food launched in March of next year. The don’t think it necessarily helps fem- juncture,” said Playboy’s chief exec- writers such as Joyce Carol Oates could have been served quicker to publication will still feature women inism.” utive Scott Flanders. and Margaret Atwood, and inter- students, the majority of feedback in provocative poses, but editors say Some observers say the move by According to the Alliance for Au- views with Martin Luther King Jr. from students was positive. that the internet offers more than Playboy has nothing to do with pro- dited Media, which gathers figures and Malcolm X. “We think the All You Can Eat events are a success,” said Plough- man. “There will be Massage on Wheels, and some distress events Gender-neutral washrooms open in for the remainder of the year here at Lakeshore’s campus.” new LRC building at North campus Many of the attendees were excit- ed about the aspect of being able to enjoy free tacos while watching the Danielle Furtado transgenderism) is a very neat,” Leaf game on a projector. LIFE REPORTER said Humber Students’ Federation Ben Enright, a first year student vice-president, Mikki Decker. “It is in Humber’s professional golf man- Humber College recently installed very easy to go through school when agement course, says he’s a huge fan several gender-neutral washrooms you are not faced with such barri- of the Maple Leafs and tacos. this year at the North campus. ers but for someone who is trans, “I’m definitely down to eat a lot of Humber has built inclusive, non-binary, gender fluid...the list tacos tonight,” said Enright. washrooms on each floor of the continues...going through college or Greg Simpson, first year student new Learning Resource Commons university is a different journey.” at Humber, says HSF events are a (LRC) building, each intended for a Students in those categories can great way to meet new people who single user. feel better about their surrounding share similar interests. The objective is to make trans- environment. “It’s always good for the feder- gender and gender-fluid students “I also think this campaign is ation (HSF) to have events where feel more brilliant. people are going out and meet- comfort- This puts ing new people,” said Simpson, “it able in their ownership brings people together.” school, on every- Oti Donkor, posting clerk for following I think that it’s cool that Humber has one else HSF, says the working goal for HSF last spring’s washrooms for transgenders, they and takes is to get everyone together and have initiative to the atten- some fun while moving away from become the deserve to have a washroom like tion away the stress school may bring to stu- first college anybody else. from the dents. in Ontar- individual “Have some fun and eat some DANIELLE FURTADO io with an Shemar King being cen- great food,” said Donkor, “just to anti-dis- FIRST-YEAR MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT tered out,” not be in the motion of school all Posters located in washrooms across campus are intended to encourage crimina- said Deck- the time.” respect for Humber’s LGBTQ community. tion policy er. Daisy Zamarripa, second year directed to “If it is student studying Public Relations, that population. something that makes the transgen- says she noticed a huge improve- “I think that it’s cool that Humber der community feel more comfort- ment in HSF events from last year has washrooms for transgenders, able, then I’m okay with it.” said sec- with an increase in events. they deserve to have a washroom ond year film and television student “I love HSF events, I think the like anybody else. It’s great to be in Raysean Blair. members are doing a really good an institute where everyone is treat- Humber has an LGBTQ club at job,” said Zamarripa. “Last year ed as one [equal],” said first- year North campus for anyone who is there weren’t a lot of events, and I media communications student interested. wasn’t getting involved. This year Shemar King. There are also gender-neutral they’re holding more events for us It is important that all students washrooms located in University to have a chance to be involved.” feel welcomed at Humber, said Lin- of Guelph-Humber, and Lakeshore With more HSF events being held da Hill, coordinator in the School campus. throughout the year almost on a of Social Work. She also stated that You can visit the Gender and weekly basis, students are being en- Humber has made a conscious deci- Sexual Diversty Committee page couraged by HSF members to step sion to develop a new building that on Humber.ca or check out their out of their comfort zone and con- represents a positive outlook to all Twitter page @HumberLGBTQ for tribute to Humber’s campus com- Sign designating the new gender-neautral washrooms available in the students. more information about the Hum- munity. new Learning Resource Centre at Humber North campus. “The movement (to recognize ber LGBTQ club. 10 – Commentary Humber Et Cetera October 16, 2015 Voters: strategic choice time

With the election fast approaching, Humber Et Cetera tensions are in the air and Cana- serves to inform dian citizens are hotly debating the Humber where their political allegiances community and will fly. There is a real democracy at give its readers work and the citizens are eager to well rounded participate and help shape the fu- coverage on the ture of the country that provides things that matter them the safety and security they need to live their lives in peace. to them. But which direction is the most relevant? And with so much sur- rounding the current government, Managing Editors including political scandal and Shaun Fitl obstacles in terms of democratic Krysten McCumber progression, the is sure to change drastically as we Art Director enter 2016. Haley Falco We would like to present a new CREATIVE COMMONS , ANDREJ TRNKOCZY idea. Given a grassroots opposition The 2015 Canadian national election will require Canadians to think hard about their goals and voting strategy. News Editors to the current Harper government, Jeremy Appel and people agreeing generally that will happen in 2015. If many peo- vote in other directions for the pur- terproductive to their goals of es- Mahnoor Yawar a new direction must be taken, we ple are aware that the Liberals may poses of strategy. tablishing a Conservative govern- are faced with a choice. win but decide to vote NDP, for ex- We would argue that there may ment. Business & Technology Some would say that the oppo- ample, this may result in the Lib- not be a strategic voting option for Progressives need a strategy. The Editor sition to the Harper government, erals losing their momentum and the Conservatives because the oth- Canadian left-wing has options Jelani Grant especially amongst youth, makes the Conservatives gaining strength er two parties are unified against and momentum. this decision a split between the left as the left wing voters are split be- them. We want Canadians to vote stra- Opinion Editor and the further left. We could argue tween two favorable options. The only way for Conservatives tegically and unfortunately this Shaun Fitl that in many people’s eyes this is an For this reason, we believe left to take advantage of the election option does not apply to Conserva- “anyone but Harper” game. leaning voters should unify under and increase their prospects for tives who, when attempting to use Arts & Entertainment So where does that leave us? We one party to give it the most pos- government is to vote Conservative a voting strategy, would weaken Editor are faced with two options that are sible strength in the election to and maintain the momentum that their party’s prospects. Jennifer Berry very similar in ideology but differ replace the current government, has been gathered. Think about what Canadi- in terms of practice and historical which has failed in many ways. Left-wingers have a different an government would establish Life Editor experience in government. This is called a strategic vote. game to play. Unify under the par- your goals. If you are a die-hard Brianne Cail According to the most recent While we should also consider ty with the most prospects or vote left-winger, maybe moderate your Nanos poll, the Liberal party is in the other side, however, the phe- for the party that represents a more views for the purposes of prevent- Sports Editor the lead with just over 35 per cent nomenon of strategic voting applies drastic change for Canada. ing an undesirable outcome. Jacob Wilson-Hajdu of decided support, followed by the differently to the Conservatives. A This assumes that there are lots Ultimately, the purpose of this Conservatives at 29 per cent and Conservative making a strategic of progressives who would desire election is to establish the direction Online Editor the NDP at 25 per cent. vote must take into consideration an NDP government. If this is the Canada will take as it enters 2016. Jennifer Berry There is a phenomenon in pol- the party that they would not want case, then the above applies and We have been on the same road for itics called the split vote. This is in power. left-wingers who oppose Harper a while and if you believe a change Faculty Adviser where people who appropriate In terms of obvious politics, a should vote for the leading pro- is necessary, maybe take a slight left Salem Alaton their convictions to a party they Conservative may want the Liber- gressive party to strengthen that rather than a u-turn. really enjoy rather than the party als to lose. In this case, a Conserva- potential government. For many people, politics is a Creative Adviser that has greater potential to win the tive may strategically vote NDP in It is important to remember that game. If Canadians want to estab- Marlee Greig election end up taking away from order to take away from the Liber- the Conservative party is fighting lish a direction, sometimes we may the party that might win. This can al momentum and create the split in this election on two fronts. They have to play the game a little bit. make it so that the unfavorable par- vote mentioned above. are essentially surrounded by op- Games often require a strategy. ty wins because its opposition has However, if this happens the position. There is no real strategic In this election, left-wingers lost strength to another group. Conservative government loses voting option for a Conservative have this option of strategy. And it There is a possibility that this momentum as voters haphazardly because all other options are coun- is time to use it. © 2015 All rights reserved Humber Et Cetera is a publication of the School of Media Just-in time for change, Liberals lead Studies & Information Technology at Humber Justin Trudeau is about to become ground has been part of what’s in- The Liberal Party specifically & our next Prime Minister of Canada fluenced me. My mother is the Lib- treats current drug policies as a civil Advanced Learning and here is why you should care. eral MP candidate for the Superior rights problem and sees drug use as 205 Humber College After nearly 10 years of the cur- North riding. a social rather than a criminal issue. Blvd., rent Conservative government, My mother’s long-time decision Instead of locking up people for mi- Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5L7 Canada’s social paradigm is finally to join the Liberal Party came be- nor drug offences, the Liberal stance starting to shift in a more progres- cause it was the only party that was is opposed to most mandatory min- Newsroom: sive direction. As a country, we are progressive on the issues that she imum sentencing and focuses on 416-675-6622 ext. 4514 eager for leadership that has a plan thought important, such as afford- crime prevention and rehabilitation Email: to make changes in our country able housing, a sensible drug poli- services. This is also the only party [email protected] now. The Liberal party is the only cy, good jobs and education. Since that takes a progressive stance to- party that isn’t scared to invest in my mother is the Director of the wards legalization of marijuana. Twitter: our country now to fix systemic Thunder Bay Shelter House, she has What will the Liberal party do @humberetc problems that misguide Canada to- constantly been submersed in hu- for post-secondary students? The Advertising: Jacob Wilson-Hajdu day. manitarian issues, which are only 416-675-6622 ext. SPORTS EDITOR Those are my own views but I adequately addressed by the Liber- Continued Page 11 79313 don’t deny that my family back- als. October 16, 2015 Humber Et Cetera Commentary– 11 More Harper or no Harper: that is the question of Canada in an advance poll last culture is one that should be defined week? First of all, I voted for the idea Letter from managing editor: by a particular ideology or specific of conservatism, for its way of gov- type of behavior? erning my country, and I didn’t pay This week we have focused Canadian culture has been a too much attention to the names. a lot of our energy on covering strong suit in the world for a long The conservative idea was always opinions relating to the election. time. Canada enjoys a reputation for about having minimal taxes and We hope to provide different per- representing diversity and multicul- letting people make more money spectives that will help people tural beliefs. through the growth of business. So, make their decisions. And what of the market? Is Cana- consequently, the government gets da just one big market for the forces more tax revenue from these large The election is on October 19 of the world to manipulate or do we businesses and keeps the budget 2015 and it will be a big moment have our own deterministic atti- balanced as opposed to the tax-and- for Canada as we potentially tudes to be respected and moderat- spend or deficit financing on the make our way down a new path. ed by our own government? Serge Halytsky other political side. Shaun Fitl Harper’s opposition believes in SENIOR REPORTER My view goes for the issue of the Regardless of whether or not MANAGING EDITOR government influence in the econo- economy as a whole. The world we see a new government, the my. This has proven in the past to be economy is struggling. According decisions of Canadians will be a legitimate option. Many countries to World Bank statistics, Unemploy- recorded and this will be a testa- flourish with high taxes and govern- ment rates are high amongst NATO ment to our democracy. ment regulations. countries at 11 per cent and interest Surrounding our future as a PRO rates are generally low. I’d say that This election represents, once CON country, there is a question in the Canada’s Conservative government again, an opportunity for Cana- air of what Canada should become. getting a surplus this year is certain- dians to gather and express their Canada has in the past decided that Sometime last week, one of my ly an accomplishment! political views in peace. The Conservative party wants you we needed to be leader on the world Facebook friends posted a humor- Ottawa’s latest trade deal, the to believe that the country is in stage; we have achieved that before ous photo with a text saying that if Trans Pacific Partnership, opens The convictions that Canadi- rough shape and they are the only and perhaps seek it again. you vote Conservative you are ei- doors to about 800 million custom- ans have are always legitimate ones who know how to fix it. But does strength only come in ther a rich bastard or brainwashed. ers with low or no tariffs or fees. because we live in a country that The Liberal party is advocating the form of a banner of Con- That was insulting to me who had With this, Canadian businesses have appreciates diversity and respects a strong middle-class and this rep- servatism? the misfortune of growing up in the a huge opportunity to grow, ex- different political ideas. resents one way of creating a strong The answer is no. “developed socialism” of the Sovi- pand, make a difference, create jobs, economy. Canadians can be strong regard- et Union and bound to help build wealth and export Canadian-made The election is a time for mod- The point to be made is that there less of how powerful the market is a communist society. We all know goods. eration and for expression. These are many different ways to develop upon us. how that venture ended. I also voted Conservative because views are all natural products of a country and the Conservative par- This is the root of the question of Having experienced the misery I see this Conservative government Canada’s and the world’s politi- ty is making the argument that the Conservatism. For an ideology that of socialism directly on my own as having a responsible foreign and cal society and they must be ex- only way to do this is with a Conser- professes faith in freedom of the skin, I lean to the center-right side defense policy for a more secure pressed to allow room for prog- vative ideology. market it leaves little room for free- of the political spectrum. Also, hav- Canada, even though with pressure ress. What exactly is the Conservative dom of government. ing a university education, I know of from the opposition, the Armed ideology? And in a democratic society the the great leaders who also thought Forces budget numbers are lower We above all urge our readers Based on Harper’s discussions of freedom of our government has a this way. than they should be considering to vote, not to feel pressured to Canada’s prospects for the future, it direct correlation to the freedom of “Socialism is the philosophy of a very dangerous situation in the vote one way or another because seems to be about the strengthening the people. failure, the creed of ignorance and world. of our coverage. Et Cetera’s opin- of the forces of the market and the The Conservative government the gospel of envy,” Winston Chur- As for those of you still strug- ion pages simply seek to present increased security of Canadian cul- has set Canada on a path to strength. chill said. gling with which side of the political diverse views fairly to make im- ture. However, this path has become dif- Margaret Thatcher’s pithy ob- spectrum you’ll support in Mon- portant decisions more informed But who is to say that the mar- ficult to follow without abandoning servation was, “the problem with day’s election, an observation from and effective. ket will always guide us? There are some core beliefs that we share as socialism is that eventually you run columnist Mike Rosen might help many pieces of evidence that the a people. I believe Canada should out of other people’s money.” you decide: “Conservatives believe market does not always behave as become a stronger country but we So, why did I vote for Stephen in equal opportunity. Liberals be- Shaun Fitl we want it to. should be careful to not lose sight of Harper and the Conservative Party lieve in equal outcome.” And who is to say that Canadian the things we believe in.

Canadians are showing signs of being ready for a social paradigm shift after nearly 10 years of the present Conservative government. While they and the NDP have been focused on attacking Justin Trudeau, the Liberal party leader has charisma, experience and a powerful voice.

Continued from page 10 scrutinized in the media for being intrusive. Since the passing of the party is proposing that we increase bill, the Liberal party has presented student grants to $3000 per year for over 200 amendments to improve low-income students and $1800 per the bill, and some key ones were year for part time students. accepted, such as limiting the pow- In addition, the Liberals will also er of the Minister to intervene with increase the income thresholds airlines, protecting our rights to civ- for loan eligibility, which will give il disobedience and ensuring CSIS Canadian students more access to has no police powers. larger grants. They also want a more Canadians need a government CREATIVE COMMONS, LESTUDIO1.COM - 2015 flexible student loan system by mak- that will truly focus on our coun- Justin Trudeau wants Canada to find strength in diversity and to maintain its values. ing sure there is no required repay- try. As we take a look elsewhere in ment until the individual is earning this campaign, we see the NDP and on Trudeau, he focuses on Canadi- become tired of a Conservative gov- ate real change. It is time for a trans- an income of $25,000 a year. Conservatives focusing on attack ans and the issues on which Canada ernment that is full of deceptions parent and honest government that Bill C-51, which was passed un- ads and smearing Mr. Trudeau’s needs to take action. and empty promises. On Monday, will invest in a realistic approach to der the Harper administration, is name. But while other leaders focus It is clear that this country has Canadians will have a chance to cre- bettering the lives of all Canadians. 12 – Commentary Humber Et Cetera October 16, 2015

Distracted driving passes drunk driving in road fatalities

be in a collision. concerns me but these are the new drive and broadcasting them. I have True, as of September 1, 2015 the According to Ontario’s driving drivers on the road who should be several people on Snapchat who do fines and penalties for distracted law, it’s against the law to operate well aware of the laws and dangers this daily, and it’s with their phones driving increased once again. any hand-held communication and involved. in one hand and using their other A fully licensed driver receives a electronic device while driving; this What confuses me even more is hand to talk or dance instead of hav- fine for $490 for distracted driving includes looking at display screens, the latest technology ‘advancement’ ing both hands on the wheel. if settled outside of court, and up to using a GPS, a music player, laptops from Chevrolet. You can respond to I can’t understand why anyone $1000 if they unsuccessfully fight and DVD players. texts with voice and with the use of a would want to broadcast how irre- their ticket, as well as the loss of Driving while using a laptop display screen. While the hands-free sponsible a driver they are and at the three demerit points. might not be part of your commute option is legal, you still have to focus same time put themselves and oth- Yet we don’t yet know if even but the use of smart phones while on what the message is saying and ers in danger. these greatly increased fines will do driving is becoming increasingly, how to respond. Awareness isn’t the issue. the job. I don’t know what the gov- and alarmingly, popular, especially Texting isn’t the only thing that A poll done by the CAA found ernment can do further to stop this among teens. people are doing with their phones that 90 per cent of Canadians say practice and that troubles me. Brianne Cail A 2014 survey done by the Cen- now either; there are apps and vid- that texting and driving isn’t accept- It doesn’t matter if you’re at a stop LIFE EDITOR tre for Addiction and Mental Health eos that people think are more im- able. But in that same poll, 22 per sign or if you’re driving down a street found more than one-third of li- portant than keeping their eyes on cent of them admitted to reading or you travel daily and know well. censed Ontario students between the road. sending a text while driving. When you’re not focusing fully Around a quarter of fatal vehicular grades 10 and 12 admitted to texting Snapchat, an app that allows you We can agree that that it’s danger- on the road you are not being safe. crashes in Ontario for 2015, as of while driving in the previous year at to send videos and pictures to your ous, but people still continue to al- Texting and driving or any form of March, have been caused by dis- least once. friends as well as post them as a sto- low themselves to participate in this distraction puts yourself and others tracted driving. Anyone texting and driving ry, has drivers taking videos as they behavior while behind the wheel. on the road in danger. According to Ontario Provincial Police numbers from 2013, distract- ed driving now causes more deaths than impaired driving. And yet drivers still aren’t getting the message. I refuse to get into a car with someone who’s been drinking, a stance I’m sure most people would agree with, and yet we continue to drive with friends who are texting. I always ask the person to put down their phone or offer to text for them if it’s really urgent. We’ve al- lowed distracted driving to be more socially acceptable than impaired driving when studies now show they’re both fatal. Distracted driving involves any- thing that takes your attention off the road and the other cars around you. Research done by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation shows CREATIVE COMMONS, NATE FLU that drivers who use their cell Distracted driving is increasing at an alarming rate and fatalities are a real factor to consider before engaging in this dangerous behaviour. There is no phones are four times more likely to real reason to text and drive. Wait until you get home or use a hands-free device. It may save your life.

The Ontario Ministry of Transporta- tion website describes what devices can be used and what devices cannot be used while operating a motorized vehicle.

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Mental health awareness run at Lakeshore Whey proteins For a second year, Humber hosts five kilometer event to encourage understanding of mental health issues easy supplement, Linda Huynh add amino acids SPORTS REPORTER Erian Amor De Los Reyes Finishing first was not the purpose SPORTS REPORTER of Humber’s five-kilometre run at Lakeshore campus Thursday after- Chris Tran gets help from whey pro- noon. teins in staying fit for his physically Humber Lakeshore campus host- demanding program. ed its second annual Run for Mental Whey protein is an animal based Health Awareness. protein containing amino acids the Nathania Bron and Kavelle De- body needs, according to nutrition- onanan are the creators of the event ists. Whey’s portable and conve- along with Humber Students’ Fed- nient as protein nutrients are hard eration and the Mental Health and to incorporate in a daily diet. Wellness students volunteering for Averaging at about $50 for a the day. tub containing about 19 doses of “The purpose is to experience the 40-grams, whey has become the community we have and that Hum- go-to supplement for body builders ber can help students, faculty and and for those launching their fitness staff with mental health awareness,” process. said Bron, the recreation and fitness Crystal Pole-Langdon, the varsity coordinator at Lakeshore campus. academic coordinator of Humber The event was open to everyone, College, said whey products are good not just Humber students. Once for what they are designed to do. registered, runners received a free Supplying the body with a conve- t-shirt and number id to pin on. nient and easy source of protein al- “We’re using athletics and phys- lows for most to complete their daily ical fitness in dealing with stress, nutritional goal. anxiety and such things,” Bron said. “Because it is liquefied our bodies On a countdown from five, the LINDA HUYNH can absorb it much more quickly— whistle blew marking the start of the Students gathered at Humber’s Lakeshore campus starting line to support mental health awareness if you can consume something and five-kilometre course at noon, with digest it within the first 30 minutes runners active up to 3:30 p.m. mental health awareness. The five-kilometre event had a years of Humber, events like this of your workout, it is more optimal,” The course took runners through “I think it’s a really good idea to strong turnout with 115 pre-regis- always bring the community closer. said Pole-Langdon. a lap around the Lakeshore cottages, bring awareness to mental health. tered participants, plus those that The event took months of plan- Chris Tran, a paramedic student followed by an uphill run alongside It’s something everybody should registered on the spot. Students, ning and organizing among many at Humber, said taking whey pro- the waterfront and then to the peak be talking about,” said Nathan La- facility, coaches, alumni and even different sponsors and staff mem- teins fits into his busy schedule. overseeing the city and CN Tower. croyx, a Lakeshore student and sec- dogs united as one, in matching bers. Bron and Deonanan both say “I don’t think I eat enough so I get “[Participants] don’t all have to ond-time runner. white t-shirts to promote the run. that although the event took a lot of more protein by having a shake — run, you can just walk and enjoy the Lacroyx ran along side his close “This is absolutely a cause I would work, it was worth it in the end. sometimes I don’t have time in the scenery,” said Kavelle Deonanan, friend Sarah Thibeau, first time par- love to be a part of, and I thought “I feel like really getting a sense of morning so I just have the shake,” event coordinator at Lakeshore ticipant. what better way than to run for it,” community will benefit our students Tran said. campus. “I suffer from anxiety so I’m sup- said Omer Imran, a Humber gradu- and grow awareness with each other Pole-Langdon said whey is an Deonanan said the event is not porting the cause and I think it’s ate and cross-country alumnus. and around mental illnesses,” said excellent source of protein, but be- focused on finishing first but to get something everyone should too,” Imran is an international student Bron. cause it is animal based, some may people to comfortably talk about said Thibeau. from Dubai and says through his find it difficult to digest. “The real question is whether or not you really need it. If you are Blue Jays winning streak captivates Humber students already receiving enough protein in your diet, you won’t need the Kyle Reid College North campus. men’s varsity game this season. are enrolling protein supplement. Essentially SPORTS REPORTER Interest in at Humber “I actually would (go),” says Bue- in baseball programs in increased it becomes expensive urine,” said goes beyond the Blue Jays, as the naventura. “I actually like baseball numbers. Pole-Langdon. Hopes were high among Toron- number of players trying out for the now. It’s one of my top sports to “I run a baseball school, Pro She said a rule of thumb to calcu- to baseball fans. The Blue Jays were men’s varsity team has been increas- watch.” Teach, and our summer camps are late the essential amount of protein fresh-off their first World Series ing each year. One devoted baseball fan says he is at an all-time high this year. There is required takes a person’s weight in win, and poised for another. Their “There’s been an increase the last very interested in watching the var- no question it is because of the Blue kilos to equal the amount of protein roster was star studded with names three years,” says Denny Berni, head sity team play, but transportation is Jays,” said Berni. needed in grams. A 70 kilogram in- like Alomar, Olerud, Hentgen, and coach of the Humber Men’s Varsity his primary obstacle. A hockey-focused city is starting dividual, for example, would need Carter. The city was in an absolute baseball team. “I wanted to (go), but it’s just way to see signs of balance. With youth about 70 grams of protein a day. buzz. “The last three years we’ve prob- too far,” says Adam Guadagnoli, participation rates already trending John Tran, a student at Humber But that was long ago. The base- ably had about 60 to 70 kids, which first year student of the architectur- upward, a deep playoff run could (not related to Chris Tran), said he ball market in Toronto has hit a ma- is a lot different from the first few al technology program at Humber see rates sky-rocket next year. Ber- uses whey to recover after a work- jor downfall since the 1993 World years we’ve done it.” College North campus. ni is optimistic that youth baseball out. However, he does find its con- Series. The 22 year playoff drought Along with the quantity of tryout The growing interest in baseball hasn’t peaked. venience questionable. has seen an entire generation grow participants, the quality of play has extends outside of Hum- “Without a doubt I think the Jays “Sometimes it’s a hassle to mix it up without witnessing a competitive increased as well. ber’s campus walls. will have a positive effect on the and bring it with you,” he said. club. “A lot of kids probably would Children and membership of baseball Pole-Langdon said although pro- The Blue Jays’ recent success has have tried out, but I think people young adults next summer,” he said. tein and various other supplements changed the narrative entirely. now know that all the players that across the do work, she wanted to remind ev- The Blue Jays have captivated an make the team actually played some eryone of the importance of real audience of college students who serious baseball in the summer,” food in their diet. have never witnessed competitive Berni explains. “I don’t think people should live professional baseball in their city by “In the past we used to (get) 10 off of pills and supplements as op- putting a winning team on the field. to 15 kids that never really played posed to real food but as far as sup- “I’ve been getting into it recently. before. We don’t see that anymore.” plements go, they do work. But once After all, the Blue Jays have been do- The Blue Jays have not only attract- again it is just a supplement,” she ing well,” says Alec Buenaventura, ed fans to their organization, but the said. first year student of the architectur- game itself. Several Humber students al technology program at Humber say they are interested in attending a KYLE REID