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Volume XXIV, Issue 7 November 26, 1996 B a s ketb all sup e rstar Augu sto b a ck at D C ?
BY STEPHEN BAGNELL AND ROY HYDE HIGHLIGHTS: Chronicle staff Augusto Duquesne is back. The big Cuban sensation has returned to Is there privacy Canada after playing pro basketball in on the Internet? Australia and may soon be back in a ... 10 Durham Lords uniform. Campus pg. 'We'd love to see him back in the green and gold colors," said Ken Babcock, assis- Psychic fair tant athletic director. Duquesne has practised with the Lords ... Campus pg. 8 basketball team and is considering continu- ing his education in the English as a second language program. Babcock would be thrilled to have Duquesne back at Durham and playing for the Lords. "Yes, he's back from Australia, and if all VOLLEYBALL things work out well, there's an outside ACTION chance he could be enrolled back in the school again," said Babcock.
. But there seems to be more than an out- side cJmnco th'ot Duqucsno wilt bo back, taking courses and playing for the number- one ranked Lords. Duquesne came to Durham College in 1994 after the world basketball champi- onships, which took place in Toronto. He defected to Canada from troubled Cuba. He could barely speak any English, but pros- pered as an athlete and a student under the tutelage of Durham's ESL program. Duquesne had two great years dominat- ing the hardwood for the Lords. During the 1995-96 season he averaged 22.6 points per game, enough to crown him the league's Men extend leading scorer. He was also named OCAA unbeaten season all-star and scored a record 42 points at the to five 1996 all-star game. He was a CCAA all- games Canadian and was named DC's male ath- lete of the year. see page 16 After finishing his second season at Durham, Duquesne signed a contract to play professional basketball in Australia. Duquesne played a full season with the Rockingham Flames and enjoyed a lot of New success. But now his season is over there and he's come back to the land that he calls "home". Leslie Spit "Augusto is a very nice young man, and very coachable," said Babcock. "Personally, Treeo CD I'd like to have him back." Babcock said there is a chance that Duquesne can still enrol, the earliest date Trent strike continues being yesterday (Monday, Nov. 25). That is also the day Duquesne would be eligible to BY TIM PARADIS suit up for the Lords. That means he could Chronicle staff John Syrett, acting dean and a member play as early as today (Tuesday), at home of the university's negotiating team, was against Mohawk. Trent'8 strike continues aa administra- disappointed with the strike. The basketball team has a 10-3 exhibi- tion and faculty have broken off talks. "In an environment of unprecedented tion record and a 1-0 league record. If "Both parties are saying they are pre- funding cuts and uncertainty about future Duquesne makes the decision to play at pared to continue to talk, but there are cur- funding, we believe our offer is eminently Durham, the already powerful Lords have a rently no arrangements in place to resume fair." legitimate shot atwinning the OCAA cham- negotiations," said John Hillman, finance Trent professors are paid less than fac- pionships and the CCAA crown. officer of the job action committee with ulty at other universities and they want to Kerry Vinson, head coach for the basket- Trent .University Faculty Association be paid the same. The university has indi- ball, team doesn't like to make predictions. Review (TUFA), "We are hoping they will take cated that it is not prepared to let settle- He did say he thinks the team has a legiti- place as soon as possible." ments at other institutions, with different mate claim to the national. title with or All Trent classes at Durham and Trent situations and circumstances, determine without Duquesne, provided the team stays see 12 have been cancelled since the strike began matters at Trent. healthy and injury free. page on Nov. 18. Please see University page 3 Please see Augusto's page 3
.Up FRONT. The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 3 Pro-choice group wants abortion pill BY>\y MELYNDAn ^TT^T ^XXITT-» A BEAUPRE nT^ATfr^T-fir^ Chronicle staff______apply for the licences required for testing in Canada. bers and 300 group members. RU 486 was recently approved in the United States. CARAL A is run almost entirely by volunteers and young tired-looking girl sits in the corner of the doc- The group is still hoping it will come to Canada, receives no government funding. Funds are raised tor's office looking helpless. She is reading a magazine Gilbert said. through private but donations. can't concentrate and looks up every time there is CARAL believes that abortion should be seen as a "These women give up a great many hours for a good movement in the office. She is thinking about the party matter of health. No woman should face criminal cause", said Marcy Gilbert, executive director of last weekend. However, she is not thinking about how charges for making a decision that benefits her mental or CARAL's Toronto office. much she drank or who was wearing what. She is physical health. Among CARAL's activities are: providing information remembering drunken groping in the back bedroom. Less than one third of all hospitals in Canada offer and being spokespeople for the media, supporting physi- That is the real reason she is in this antiseptic smelling abortion services. For example there are no abortion ser- cians who provide abortion services, fighting govern- office. vices in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland's only ment bills trying to ban or criminalize abortion and act- She thinks she might-be pregnant. clinic is private, so women without sufficient income can- ing as a liason with other groups, including religious, If the Canadian Abortion Rights Action League is suc- not always afford this service. health and women's labor, to improve access to abortion. cessful, Canadian women like this will eventually have In P.E.I., the provincial government is refusing to The organization also produces and distributes a access to an abortion pill, instead of having to wait sev- have any public or private clinics put in place, Gilbert newsletter three times a year, the Pro-Choice News. eral weoka for a more intrusive therapeutic abortion. said. That is why Dr. Morgentaler is taking the issue to According to CARAL's newsletter, before the Supreme CARAL is currently in the process of gaining permis- the federal government. Court of Canada struck down the old abortion law, get- sion for Canadian tests ofRU 486, an abortion pill devel- CARAL was called Canadian Association for the ting an abortion was extremely difficult if not impossi- oped in France that is already available to women in Repeal of the Abortion Law when it was formed in 1974 ble. The old law prohibited abortion unless the woman's France, Britain and Sweden. This pill is an alternative by a group of citizens who successfully fought to have health or life was endangered by the pregnancy. A to the current method of abortion which allows earlier abortion removed from the Criminal Code, CARAL also three-person therapeutic abortion committee had to termination and could potentially be less costly to the tried to educate Canadians about the abortion issue so approve the abortion, which had to be preformed at an health care system as well as provide more privacy for that Dr. Henry Morgentaler's fight to increase access to approved or accredited hospital. In 1991, the justices of doctors and patients. abortion outside of hospitals would be met with a sym- the Supreme Court stated that the law was contrary to 'The pills are very closely monitored, in fact each pill pathetic and informed public. the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and violated a wom- is numbered", said Marcy Gilbert, executive director of CARAL is the only pro-choice organization working an's right to security of person. CARAL's Toronto office. full time through public education and political action to As a result of this decision, abortion ia now a private Canadain approval has been slow because the phar- keep abortion legal and accessible to all women. Their matter between the woman and her doctor. maceutical company is afraid of backlash from the anti- main concern is a woman's freedom of choice. For more information, contact CARAL at 344 Bloor abortionists. The company is so afraid, they will not The group has approximately 18,000 individual mem- St. W, Suite 306 Toronto M5S 3A7, (416) 961-5771. Durham College Nursing student a recording artist BY STEPHANIE MORGAN with the release of his second Chronicle staff song. Nursing program has open house "He's behind everything that I A Burlington radip station love and admire and that I aim (Dance 107.9) was playing BY STEPHANIE MORGAN do everything we can to help them achieve their for. I just love everything he "Unforgettable" when third-year Chronicle staff______goals and be successful," MacLeod said. touches," he said. Mossing has nursing student Robin Mossing Get organized. Set your priorities. Exercise. The five student panelists, Christine worked with Deborah Cox on was driving through Eat properly. Be good to classmates; enrich your Clarkfion, Janice Hampden, Carol McMichael, four of his songs. Cox is on her Mississauga, in the winter of '92. support system and rest when you can. Nursing Dorothy Kam and Robin Mossing shared some third or fourth release and has He 'remembers turning it up. 'student Dorothy Kam said these are her key advice and answered questions from those in the generated over $15 million in But the next aong confused skills for studunt BUCCOSS. audionco. rocord saloa. Mossing. Kam was one of live nursing students who 'The nursing program really relies on a lot of All of Moaaing'a songs cutitro It was an aggressive dance helped boat an open house with staff to introduce dedication," said Mossing, a third-year nursing around what he is doing. He fills song. He couldn't understand the program to family, friends and those consid- student. them with warmth and feeling. why the radio programmer ering the program. Forty-five people gathered in Clarkson, one of the second-year students, Often they involve boy meets girl would make such a drastic jump the Simcoe building Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. to hear described her bumpy road to becoming a success- scenarios.
in his programming. from the students and staff and see the practice ful student and achieving her goals. She is a sin- Mossing was born in '
' Mossing began to turn the vol- lab."’ ._ ’ . . ’ : ,; , gle mother of three battling cancer. First year is Etobicoke. His family has always ume down. But as the music Nursing teacher Gail MacLeod is on the com- vital, she said, because it is the foundation for been a great support for him. He faded he began to recognize the mittee that organized the open house. second year. Some of the panelists expressed fear said his parents are great people tune. It was his. Mossing, a "This committee is a group of people who are of stress and workload difficulty increasing from and truly his role models. recording artist with Rammit developing strategies to support our students and first year to second year. After graduating from high Records, identified the song as school in 1983, Mossing spent his single "The Pages Turn." one year .in residence at "I was turning myself off the radio," Mossing said. 10s of thousands. Waterloo. He minored in architecture but was con- This is when he realized how far he had come from a As a gift for Sick Kids, Mossing hopes to release a stantly told he should be in the recording industry. six-year- old playing the piano to a recording artist. remix of "Won't keep you waiting" on CHUM FM Encouraged by this motivation, Mossing spent eight Mossing's dance single topped big names such as Christmas day. Money generated by any other projects years writing music and performing. During that time George Michael and Prince for two months. Cmrently, will also be donated to charitable organizations, he said. he dated girls in nursing and became very interested in it's his only song on the market but he plans to release "I don't want anyone to think I'm trying to do this for the program. one more every year. fame," Mossing said. "I will publicly profess that it's After enrolling in nursing at Durham, Mossing with- Mossing isn't interested in money and is donating all going all to charity." drew from music. of what he makes on his next project, a single titled He thinks he will enjoy his next more than anything He's been on stage and breakfast television but isn't "Won't keep you waiting," to the Hospital for Sick he's ever done before. Mossing is looking forward to really interested in performing, although music is a big Children, He estimated that the song could make in the meeting Babyface, a longtime goal he hopes to achieve part of his personality.
University prepared to Augusto7 s future with DC still cloudy negotiate: Trent president Continued from page 1 According to Vinson, Duquesne did time a pro has come back to play college Continued from page 1 work out with the team but it was noth- hoops. Two years ago a player for Babcock's views are similar. ing to get excited about. Algonquin played in the Belgian league Professors' salaries at Trent currently "The team would certainly benefit "He worked out with us because he and returned to play basketball. range from $41,816 to $99,939. From having Augusto." has nowhere else to work out," said Vinson also said that a return of The last contract between the university The return of Duquesne isn't just Vinson. "It was just a scrimmage. We Duquesne to the Lords for the game and the faculty association expired June 30. good news to the team, it also is great didn't run any plays for him. We just against Mohawk is not an impossibili- Trent President Leonard Conolly for promoting the school and drawing ran him through the drills." Vinson did ty. expressed his deep concern about the impact fans to the games. add that he looked good on, the court. Babcock and Vinson agreed that to the strike will have on students. "The uni- "If Augusto plays again, we will Duquesne and his future with the have Augusto back would only make versity ia prepared at any time to engage in make full value of his marketability," school and the Lords was still cloudy at the men's team better. negotiations that will help to end'the strike." '-aid Babcock. 'There is no question," press time. Vinson is not counting on the return The faculty association, representing Babcock was on hand to see "He's trying to get another contract of Duquesne but did say that it will about 200 professors and professional librari- Duquesne practise and was impressed. to play professional basketball," said only happen if it's good for Augusto ans, went on strike at midnight, Nov. 18. "He hasn't played basketball in a lit' Vinson. "But that won't happen until himself. 'The strike is going very well, as far as tlo over a month, and is a bit out of April. That's one of the options he has." And to Vinson, Babcock and Augusto faculty participation is concerned," said pliape," said Babcock. "He has If Duquesne does enrol, and decides Duquesne that is the most important Hillman. "Over 95 par cent of our members improved and plays defence better." to play basketball, it won't be the first thing. have been participating." 4 The Chronicle, November 26,1996 E D I TO RIA L
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Publliher: Margarat Scott EdItor-ln-Chltf: Gerald Roc Ad manager: Bill Marrlon Ontario's Super City: One big, unhappy family Mike Harris has done it again. His December plan is to amalgamate all the cities in the Metro .Toronto Region. It would eliminate the cities of York, East York, North York, Casino Rama: at what cost? Etobicoke, Toronto, Scarborough, leaving one megacity of over two million. Some mayors say it would cost the people and their com- Six, Pai Gow and Baccarat. At ing their own games, ignoring munities. East York Mayor Michael Prue told the Toronto the back of the casino, in a spe- her plight. The patrons looked Star that residents can presently get through to municipal In pursuit cial room, the "high rollers" play annoyed that someone would government anytime they want to voice concerns. That will cards. They need a minimum of interrupt them and ruin their change if municipalities are eliminated. riches, five thousand dollars to get into chances of winning. In fact small-town municipal concerns may never get of the room. As casino security rushed to taken care of at all, if the councillors are halfway across the All the dealers wore ties and the woman's aid, one woman city attending to other concerns. They may concentrate on woman the staff were in stylish, brightly stayed, glued to her machine. the larger communities they are responsible for in order to pays colored uniforms. Even the arrival of the para- assure votes for the next election. These councillors may The smell of money was in medics caused a greater commo- have to stretch themselves too thin to cover their area. with her the air, from the expensive tion, she still wouldn't get out of Under the plan for the megacity there would be be one menus in both restaurants to the the way. Finally, casino manage- Mayor instead of the current six, and 44 elected councillors limousines pulling up along the ment had to ask her to step aside and one Metro council. own front and the patrons who were while the ambulance attendants Tbronto Mayor Barbara Hall says that there is no evi- life playing high stakes in the back. cared for the collapsed woman. dence that amalgamation will save any money. In fact she While wandering through The displaced gambler looked says there is evidence that Metro services cost more than Walking into Casino Rama is the crowd and the new surround- upset at being interrupted and local services. spectacular. I'll give it that. It's ings, I noticed that some gam- kept eyeing her machine until Amalgamation is complete in the Halifax region. With a like a different world where all she could return to it. much smaller population and area base involved, it's a you can see and hear are the "Ifs equally tragic Unfortunately, the woman smaller project. Despite that, police are on the verge of neon lights blinking and the who collapsed died later of a striking and new by-laws for store owners are finding the sound of tokens dumping out that people can be so heart attack. Maybe the result new laws unfair. jackpots from the slot machines. mesmerized by money would have been different had Decreasing the provincial deficit is an excellent idea, but The 13,000 that were expe- that they lose their people given help when it was at what cost to the people who have to live here? riencing the ambiance of the humanity." needed instead of being selfish. Millions of dollars have been cut from the budgets of casino with me were all eager to I've heard of gamblers reluctant health care, education, childcare and employment pro- win some money. A sea of slot to leave their machines, but grams. Added to that my be the eventual loss of whole machines of different denomina- biers were rude,; unfriendly, there's a little word called com- school boards and municipal governments It seems the peo- tions were all you could see. arrogant and only cared about passion involved here. ple have less power to change things in their community or People could play 25 cents up to winning money. It's tragic when a person their world. 100 dollars on one token if they ',. It was obvious who was there who is in need is not helped right Government is supposed to be there for the people, to wanted to. All of them enticing just for that purpose an who was away. It's equally tragic that protect their rights and make their lives better, through you to play. there to enjoy themselves with people can be BO mesmerized by services. But Mike Harris makes all the decisions on his Music from the performers friends. money that they lose their own without any regard for the people he is supposed to in the Silver Nightingale Lounge I was feeding my tokens into humanity. Maybe people should represent. His only concern is the bottom line. could be heard faintly through- the slot machines, the same as think about the incident; what if Will the quality of services deteriorate because people out the bustling casino. < everyone else, when a woman in they needed help? Wouldn't they can't knock on a councillors door to air genuine needs and Over a hundred gambling her fifties, who was also playing, want someone to be courteous to concerns? tables were across the floor. collapsed. Most people just stood them and get the quickest help When election time rolls around the books may be bal- Blackjack, Caribbean Stud and around. Maybe they were available? We should all think anced and Harris may be out. We may be able to start Let it Ride were just a few of the stunned and didn't know how to about it. anew- those of us who didn't have to leave province. games patrons were playing. react. Some people closest to her Darren Pethick Others included Roulette, Big had the nerve to continue play-
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Publlaher: Margaret Scon EdIlor-ln-Chlal; Gerald Rose Consulting editor: GInny Colling Photography editor: Ray Blomma Ad manager: Bill Merrlott Technical coneultant: Robin Pereiro, Al Fournlor, Pam Colmor The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 5
Mickey brings about a change of heart Journalist discovers the kid inside at the Happiest Place on Earth So here I was at Walt Disney World's cent convinced I was going to have a through the human body; and my per- with embarrassment. 25th anniversary celebration asking good time, and the 60 screaming kids sonal favorite, Honey I shrunk the We finally topped off our visit with myself, "Why am I here?" especially at a around me did nothing to erase my fears. Audience, a spinoff of Honey I Shrunk MGM Studios, the most memorable of celebration which will last for 16 Before my visit Keith'could not tell the Kids. our visit. months. After all, I was never a big fan me enough about Walt Disney. Our second visit brought us to the This is the home of Beauty and the of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie "Michelle, this is a place where even you Magic Kingdom. Another 12 hours in Beast and the most terrifying ride at the the Pooh and most of the other Disney can enjoy yourself." the park! park, "The Twilight Zone Tower of characters. He was right! The fun started the fol- There were countless things to do, we Terror." My girlfriend and I had decided to lowing day, had to tiy and decide The elevator
visit Orlando, Florida for two rea- _ what was a pri- ride drops you from sons. One, because my boyfriend ority, because 13 stories. You can (Keith) works with Walt Disney as suddenly this feel it in the pit of an intern with their engineering col- was my dream your stomach. A lege program. And two because nei- Michelle vacation. creepy feeling ther of us had been to Florida. The Extra sweeps over you, We both thought this would be the TERRORestrial How could I pos- then woosh, you're perfect opportunity to see what all Bailey Alien Encounter sibly enjoy gone. the hoop-la was about. is the first ride Keith has bite From the get-go my mind was wo decided to myself when I marks on his arms made up, "Disney world is for kids, try. This is a know the charac- to prove how terri- screaming annoying brats". How sinister experi- fying this ride was. could I possibly enjoy myself when I Our first day was spent at Epcot. ment which brings a ters are not real? This is definitely a know the characters are. not real? I was Never in my wildest dreams would I horrifying creature must-do ride. way too old for this fairy tale stuff. believe I would be in a park for 12 hours within daws reach of Our visit made a Let. me be the first to admit how and not get to see all the attractions. you. I'm still recov- convert of me. My wrong I was. Epcot appeals to the curious kid in all ering. picture with From the moment the plane touched of us, a place for now and interesting dis- To make this visit Mickey is now my down in Orlando, it was magical. coveries. We played with and saw prod- to the Magic prized possession, ("Remember the Magic" is Disney's ucts we will bo using tomorrow. Kingdom a bit more perfect we had din- .for the entire trip I felt like a two year theme for their 26th anniversary.) We were fortunate enough to arrive ner at Cinderella's castle. old. For a moment I thought I was in after Disney had added new attractions; I was beyond myself when I saw Disney World is someplace for the Mickey's Toon Town. Everything Ellen's Energy . Adventure, Cinderella. I started chanting young and old or the young at heart. around us was Mickey Mouse. I was sick IlluihiNations 26, which is a spectacular, "Cinderella, Cinderella, Cinderella." I I cannot wait for my next visit so I can of Mickey after the first hour. new night time light and fireworks did not notice my girlfriend and Keith be a kid again. Mickey is waiting . Obviously I was not a hundred per show, BodyWars; a thrilling ride quietly sliding under the table, filled
l l NoTl CT ' I 1 Importa nt information for students w ho a re eligible to write su pplemental examination (s) i n Ja n ua ry 1 997 . Dates of supplemental^ examination(s) Dates by which supplemental fee(s) must be paid For modularized programs Mon. Jan. 6/97 Fri. Jan. 10/97 For semesterized programs Fri. Jan. 10/97 Fri. Jan 24/97 & Mon. Jan. 27/97 For Human Services Counsellor, Mon. Jan. 6/97 Nursing. Practical Nursing programs Fri. Jan. 10/97 & Mon. Jan. 13/97
Students will be notified by way of their grade report if they are eligible for supplemental priviledges. NEED MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION? Please consult with your program Director, program coordinator or individual faculty member. 6 The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 C A MPUS F ashion gets s econd chance
BY TIM PARADIS because they have this idea of ilar to any other clothing store. Chronicle staff dirty clothes that are also out of The only clue to the fact that the For many people, the idea of style," said Stephanie Jukes, items aren't directly from the buying second-hand or previous- owner of Hand me Downs on manufacturer is the limited size ly-owned clothing brings to mind Simcoe Street. range in designs, and the price. dingy basement stores, with out- But a tour of Oshawa's sec- And tliese prices can run the of-date clothing and out-of-touch ond-hand stores can quickly dis- range from hundreds of dollars sales help. pel these beliefs. to $2 to $3, depending on the "Many people won't even In most instances, racks of quality. think about going into a second- organized, freshly washed cloth- The Classy Attic, located on hand store, and wouldn't want ing in many of today's popular the corner of Simcoe and their friends to know if they did, brand names line the walls, sim Beatrice, specializes in the resale of ladies fashions, design- er labels and bettor quality ladies wear, "We sell a lot to working women, or others who just want to look as good, but can't or don't want to spend the money on Photo by Tim Paradls brand new clothes," said Karen Sheridan, owner. Marshelle Mowry Is a clerk at Hand Me Downs. Designer fashions include those by Holt Renfrew, Ports, Jones of New York and Liz Two store on Simcoe and ager of the Goodwill, located at Claibome. Beatrice. King and Townline. "We have Prices range from under $50 "We had a Hugo Boss suit all kinds of people come into the to $100 to $400. worth $1200 that was in perfect store. Some who really need bar- "A fur coat brand new might condition, and we sold it for gains, and others who just want cost over $1000, but here it will $200," said Jann Finch, part a good deal." cost you considerably less," said owner of Men Two. "But as good "We get the rich, the middle Sheridan. as the prices are, it seems young class, and the poor come in Some items found in resale or people would rather spend their through those doors." said June second-hand stores carry the last dime on retail clothing, than Mutton, manager of the original price tag. wear second-hand clothes. Salvation Army Thrift Store "I have had items that people "The quality of second-hand located on King Street. brought me, which either they clothes sold in retail is usually Shirley Reid, clerk at the bought or were given, and they better than people think. It's all Salvation Army, agrees with were never worn," she said. hand selected and most try and Mutton, "I think there's a lot of Eddie Bauer, Dockers, Ralph keep the styles to the last year to middle class, and even upper Lauren, Levis, and Tho Gap are year-and-a-half." that buy from us. I know Photo Tim Paradls class, by just some of the brand names Finch requires her customers people who have lots of money Batty Guscott, clerk at the Salvation Army, organizes' that can bo found lining the to waah or dryclean their items that shop here." store merchandise. shelves of stores ouch as the Men before they are brought in to her. There was the man who paid "We feel that if a customer $5 for a vase that was worth wouldn't wear it because it's out- $1200. of-style and has brought it in to "We had a man who bought a be sold, why should someone else small vase of some kind, and had -. TH E TH I R STV M O NK wear it? So we expect good qual- it appraised at an antique deal- ity." er. He found out that the vase ^HS1> Operated on a consignment was worth $1200. He came back CELEBRATES: basis, The Classy Attic and Men shortly after and gave us a dona- ^/(^O^^ Two not only help customers tion. He was so happy." PUB NIGHT save money on their Clothing Bargain shoppers like Shelley ^ /^^-N purchases, but helps others Williams, student at Durham ^ make money on clothing they College, know what to look for don't need any longer. when buying clothes. EVERY TUESDAY!! In all cases, the customer "I buy things that I like. I splits the sale price 60/60 with usually go to thrift stores once a the store. week to check what's new," said LIVE ENTERTAINMENT "I even have a number of cus- Williams. "My favorite thing in tomers who bring in clothes from the whole wide world is to find "Good Beer and Good Cheer T»T»T-yr'
T^r^r\Tf clothing that I love, and at a »bwy,OHtapher ’’ DOOR PRIZES Ottawa and Toronto," said good price. Finch. "I rarely shop retail now. Why BUY 1 GET 1 FREE PASTA "And then there are some that pay $50 for a skirt when you can come from places like Lindsay get it for less that $10. To me, it and Peterborough to buy at the just makes sense." Be here every PUB NIGHT and make TUESDAY'S store," added Jukes. As well as the quality of the to clothes, or the bargains that can a nig ht remember! ! be found, it can be surprising to OSAP students see who does come through the doors, Jukes said. should request "We sell to people from all walks of life, I've even seen peo- loan documents ple who. drive up in Mercedes and BMWs," she said. "We have a saying, 'the rich get richer Loan Documents can be shopping here': They come in mailed to the homes of OSAP just to look for 'labels' or brand students during the Christmas name items that their kids or break. they want for a good price." Students should fill out a For those with a little more letter of request and mailing time, and who want an even bet- label in Room B205, Student ter bargain, the Goodwill and Support Services- the Salvation Army offer a simi- Dec. 20 is the deadline for lar set up. mail-outs. "We get donations from the OSAP students who perfer public, through our donation to pick up their loan docu- bins , and -we will pick up stuff, ments up can go to the study too," said Jean Pritchard, man- hall from Jan. 6 to Jan. 17. CAMPUS The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 7 Natural remedy gains popularity Home medicines, herbs, vitamins and minerals to treat patients
j ^"^ ^ ____.______VVBY JENNIFERTT^XTYTTTITtT^ MATYCZAK« Arrr«r.f-*n w Chronicle staff______iW^m^ttly^ |Hom|o||aA f^Wys^g^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "I was allergic to gluten in "The natural healing force ||Sma|ip6rtiori||oi|i^ wheat, yeast, flours, oats, and so within each one of us is the ^Tlwmpeu^ on," Schilo said. "I was put on a greatest force in getting well." rice diet to flush out impurities Hippocrates natural^s^ Therapeutic use of and toxins that had accumulated Nutri^^ over the years. Traditional, naturalistic ^stimulate the body's water, light, electrici- This included remedies are gaining popularity TOerapy’il;^%^^^^^^^^^^ herbal inflammatory tablets, cal- as more people turn to naturo- self-healing abilities. ty, ultra-sound, mas- cium supplements, vitamin E to pathic doctors instead of general Diets designed tor rejuvenate inflamed skin, and practitioners. sage, and exercise. vitamin B to prevent anemia." "In areas such as Germany the individual, com- For the next seven months and France there are a lot of plemented by vita- Schilo had to stick to this rigid medical doctors, trained med- ., ,, '*;;'-'^ Chinese diet, and was gradually able to ically, that are doing alternative mins, minerals and eat normal foods again. medicine, using homeopahic Medicine Although properly diagnosed medicines, herbs, vitamins, and other nutritional Manipulation and treated, Schilo said "it's a minerals to treat patients," said Healing through constant battle, and I know Dr. John Hawrylak. "It's also supplements. Corrections of mal- when it's time to cut back again." going through the states and acupuncture and Although more people are through parts of Canada." functions in mus- turning to alternative medicine Certified naturopathic doctors Botanical Chinese herbology. for treatment, naturalistic reme- say they restore balance between cles, connective tis- dies are complementary to con- the physical and mental person. ventional medicine. {Herbal) sues, and skeletal "I'd Traditionally a doctor might ^Vi^t^^;<^,^ never tell anyone to have investigate reasons for ^systems.^,:!,.'^.^^:.,^^,^^ me replace the family doctor," headaches using brain scans, ^W^tte ^CounsellSng^^^ said Dr. Hawrylak. 'There are a urine tests and blood work, and Plant substances lot of injuries or emergencies find nothing. that they may have that we're The pain killer ho prescribes are used -for healing i^^^^^^^^^ twcfiSfii^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ not able to treat." provides temporary relief for the effects and nutrition- Naturopaths are trained to patient, but the cause of the ^i^Wwent^ recognize conditions which headache remains, and the pain al;i:value:,:^!:;!^-%:t^^^:^^ require conventional medical is likely to return. treatment. Because they can't treat reset Naturopaths, on the other BIS. fractures, bones, give People are turning away from Naturopaths might specialize in stitches, or cure infectious dis- hand, see symptoms as the body Naturopathic therapies may the drug trend in conventional signalling improper AIDS, chronic pain, digestive eases, those patients are functioning involve vitamins, herbs, natural medicine. disorders, and some cover and poor lifestyle choices. and every- referred to appropriate practi- remedies, hot or cold packs. "People that have been every- thing as a general practitioner tioners, Hawrylak said. Rather than treating the Long-term treatment incorpo- where else and feel they haven't would. symptom, naturopatha treat the While naturopathic treatment rates lifestyle changes and stress got the results they. should get MeUssa Schilo, 23, who is not covered by OHIP, several underlying cause of the disease. management for the patient. from other .types of treatment recently moved to Oahawa from private inaurance compamea do and saliva tests drugs are not Blood, urine, Prescription an oro lilcoly to visit a nnturopath." Woatorn -Aiistrnlin. wont to nn covor naturopathic inodicino. ho are used in naturopathic diagno- option in naturopathic medicine. said Dr. John Hawrylak. iridologiat In I'urtli, ^.uutrallu uutU. after several conventional doc- Naturopathic medicine could tors were unable to treat her. have relevance in AIDS "She was able to pin-point my research, said Dr. HawryJak. situation immediately through "One of the reasons for AIDS one examination," Schilo said. infecting the body is the immune Iridology involves an analysis system, and naturopathic medi- of the body's condition by cine works very well in dealing inspecting the patient's eyes. with the immune system defi- The iridologist checks the eye ciencies of the body," he color and texture of the iris for explained. hereditary traits, says author However, he said the funding Roger Newman Turner in his isn't available at this time for book, Naturopathic Medicine, "real viable research." Treating The Whole Person. Dr. Hawrylak is the only Iridologists treat problems licensed naturopathic doctor in much like naturopaths do. the Clarington area. Bowmanville Dr. practises naturopathic treatments BY JENNIFER MATYCZAK As the only licensed natur- Chronicle staff______opath in the Clarington area, Doctor John Hawrylak Dr. Hawrylak's practice is "pret- enroled in naturopathic college ty steady all year 'round", open to enhance his chiropractic prac- Monday to Friday. tice. Every couple of weeks his "It seemed there was one naturopathic words of wisdom empty void in my practice where are published in the Courtice a patient would come in. I could News. treat a headache, but the patient came back two or three weeks later," he said. DC choir plays for Dr. Hawrylak graduated from chiropractic college in 1972 and Salvation Army taught at the college for about At 8 p.m Dec. 7, there will be a seven years. Christmas concert at the In 1986 he graduated from Salvation Army temple, pre- Ontario College of Naturopathic sented by the Durham College Medicine (now recognized as the choir. Toronto of community Canadian College Singers anthe Talisker Medicine). Classical Naturopathic Players Orchestra. Admission in ' He combines both practices for happy to be away is $15 for adults and $12 Bowmanville, For more from the hustle and bustle of students and seniors. Toronto, where he worked until information on tickets please 1979. contact (905) 723-6442. 8 The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 CAMPUS A spiritual revolution is thriving in Canada It's amazing; some people have PRICE es a broad spectrum of abilities. she BY LANA own had five or six past lives," staff____ Each has their specializa- Chronicle tions and their own reasons for says. "I tape .everything and give If you haven't prepared your- becoming practising psychics, of their that to the customer when the self then now is the time, Most of them know she says. from earliest childhood. session is finished," because the spiritual revolution abilities Psychics also practise stress is alive and picking up momen- Joan McGregor, a psychic from Hope, had the ability for elimination through Reiki, and tum. Port therapeutic touch such as hand There was a 26% larger years but tried to suppress it. psychic since about redexology, turnout this year than in other "I've been to Jan Sweeny- 1954, but I tried to always push According years, said event organizer Remington, "roflexology, or mas- Ginger Ella, and psychics believe the visions aside because it was- It saging certain points in the there is a good reason for this. n't talked about then. wasn't tension a school friend hands, stimulates They say that a new age of until 1976 when promotes physical of sons was kidnapped, that I release, and enlightenment is reaching more my and emotional healing." people in a way that it didn't in had to face reality. I picked up where- The hands on experience the past. information about hia release tox- use the infor- assists the organ to "People are starting to believe abouts but didn't tissue, says they could have found ins built up in the in the domino effect," says mation; Remington. an hour earlier and as it Christine a psychic from him Reiki is similar. 'It's the lay- London, Ontario, who goes by turns out he could have died exposure." ing on of hands to relax the body her first name only. from and receive universal life force 'Thai when they do some- Christine, tells a similar story she couldn't energy," says Remington. thing in life there is a reaction or about information "It should provide deep relax- consequence. ignore. Herstig does a personal reading. and harmony within the "When I was eight I predicted Psychic Murray ation "People want to go beyond body, mind and spirit. It pro- their past limitations and nega- that my older sister, who was 12, and stress' had a brain tumor, would a piece of jewelry that someone the mother's ring and the vides balance tives," she says. "But they need a and release," she says. free and die and come back. That's what wears next to their skin." father's watch," she says. guide in order to break gain- Acupuncturist Angela Mah's evolve." happened; she died on the oper- From this Hall can receive Another practice that's information on family, health, ing popularity is past life regres- purpose is also to relieve stress The psychic expo held at the ating table for almost a minute of the then they recessitiated her the future, likes and dislikes. sion. and pain from key areas International centre in and body. earlier this month and she took a different path." Regardless of the item used it Christine, had a smooth, Mississauga a fossil "Acupuncture has many treat- was home to 133 booths of They talked about more than must be of significant personal round, stone with curled they also spoke value, in order to get strong imbedded in the centre. ments, like back pain, menstrual exhibitors from Canada and the their beginnings; insomnia and about what they do with those vibrations, says Hall. "I use the rock for past life problems, stress, U.S. The fair had 140 booths last and vertigo, by invigorating year, but that just means more abilities. Ilianna, a psychic from regression," she says. Mississauga, also practises psy- "I tell the person to rub the blood circulation," says Mah. people were able to participate, The typical readings we hear it's card readings, chometry. stone; then I'll take the stone "But in recent years said Ella. about are tarot shown success for patients with color- palm reading or a vision of the "When my girls were in grade with their energy in it and tell Booths were Filled with I see and how it Multiple Sclerosis and ful displays from psychics, future from a crystal ball. But school years ago I would tell them what if any of their friends had affects their present day life. Parkinson's disease. The palmists, nuroerologists, aura today psychics practise other them, slows down and some abilities too, like psychometry. problems to bring home a ring or "Some people will make the progress imagiets, crystal and rock sellers over symptoms are alleviated," she and ropreaantativea (rom the AB psychic Alex Hall explains something belonging to them same choices and mistakes Toronto psychic society. "It's the ability to sense vibra- and 1 would writo out whatever I oa'ain without knowing why. says. Tho torm psychic encompass- tions from the metal or stones of get. Eventually I started to get This helps explain it," says Representatives from a Christine. Toronto-based natural healing Ilianna also does past life group called the Aetheriua soci- regression. ety, also had a booth set up. "I will make sure that person They directed people to a num- is sitting comfortably. I then ber of bulletin boards and televi- hypnotize them to help them sion monitors on their tech- Fun ! relax and I regress them back. Continued on page 11
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Offer expires Dec. 1st 1996 0300 hrs! 1 5 Robert Street Oshaujci (905 ) 5 79 - CRF (2233 ) 10 The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 CAMPUS No privacy on the net Body Shop fights BY MIKE MILLS tics gathered by Onet concerning what types of Chronicle staff animal information (i.e. websites) are being accessed on testing If you've sent e-mail or anything on the the Internet from the school. Internet lately you should be aware of the fact Both Mather and Philips pointed out that "We know that young people that any information you send via the net is not there are no existing laws in Canada to deter Cosmetic are very passionate about this in safe hands at all. the interception or accessing of information. issue," Margot Franssen, presi- Internet privacy isn't something that gets One of the only systems available today for dent of Body Shop Canada, said mentioned in the commercials for America securing the users' information is called encryp- companies are in a press release. "We will see Online and often gets overshadowed by prob- tion. It's a special way of encoding the informa- real change in the cosmetics lems like pornography on the web. So is there tion sent via the web so that only the receiver to industry if youth make a con- any privacy at all for Internet users? can obtain the contents. being urged scious decision to use their pur- "Absolutely none. It is essentially a public A group called the Internet Privacy Coalition chasing power to call for a ban service for anyone to use," said Bruce Philips, has been formed on the Internet to promote pri- stop testing on animal testing for cosmetic Canada's federal privacy commissioner. vacy. They believe this can be accomplished purposes." "There's some interesting issues involved as through widespread availability of strong The Body Shop's involve- it's being used for a lot of commercial traffic as encryption. their products ment also includes The Body well as personal use." They are trying to achieve Shop Against Animal Testing As soon as the user puts this by implementing what is on animals Fund - financed by the sale of something on to the net, whether called the golden key cam- the T-shirta. The fund will pro- it be an e-mail message, phone ______paign, which encourages per- BY ELIZABETH vide grants to companies or number or credit card number, sonal and commercial users to SCHILLINGS individuals working on alterna- any number of people can have put a golden key on their Chronicle staff tive testing. access to tliat information. "The people homepages. The company has taken the 'The people who work for the who work for The key represents the The Body Shop Canada, animal testing issue to heart. Internet providers have all the coalition's concern for Internet renowned for its commitment to Its slogan, "Against Animal access privileges they need to the Internet privacy and when the users bettering the environment, is Testing for Cosmestic Purposes find any information about the providers click on the key they are shown challenging cosmetic companies - Prove It" has instead become user," said Brad Tripp, a repre- the information about the to stop testing their products an action. sentative for web design and have all the coalition and encryption. (or product ingredients) on ani- The Body Shop has a rule technical support for the access privi- "In order for people to be mals. that says it "will not purchase Cancom Internet outpost net- able to have any kind of priva- Following an Angua Reid any ingredient that has been work. Cancom is a carrier of leges they cy, encryption will have to be poll conducted in June 1996, tested or retested on animals by many different satellite tech- need." everywhere and used by every- The Body Shop presented some its supplier since Dec. 31, nologies, including Internet. one," said Tripp. surprising statistics: 77 per 1990." Suppliers for The Body Tripp said he worked for a He said privacy isn't consid- cent of Canadians oppose ani- Shop must confirm in writing provider earlier this year and at ered to be one of the biggest mal testing for cosmetics pur- every six months that the any given time could access the Brad Tripp problems with the Internet poses. Ninety per cent believe ingredients they're supplying mail boxes of any of their cus- right now by people who,use_it._ that, should alternative (non- comply with the rule. tomers. "The major thing is content ~lunin Winter Semester timetables will be available during the week of December 2, 1996. - If you do not obtain a timetable or specific timetable information before December 13, 1996, please check at the appropriate Divisional office. Another reward .G|\^ of higher GRAD education . . . S^Gf^M CAMPUS The Chronicle, November 26. 1996 11 Best-seller text for Durham College instructors BY LANA PRICE be released 1997 because a major com- still spent countless hours proofreading. book's success, Pat smiles and says, "The Chronicle staff petitor was coming out with a 1996 This didn't stop the confusion they expe- first year it came out in the states it was release. The manuscript had to be fin- rienced with their editor. The proofread- tied for number one on the best seller Add two of Durham College's instruc- ished by September so we had the sum- er doesn't necessarily have a back- list as a business text." tors to the list of published Canadian mer to do the research." ground in business so she would make The book is being used in universities authors. Business instructors Pat Rogin They both admit there were a lot of changes that were not appropriate. and colleges across Canada, including and Kathy Walker wrote the first regular working days followed by late "We would tell her she misunderstood Durham College's business and legal Canadian edition of "Business night research to meet the deadline. what we were trying to say, so we must administration courses, says Pat. Communication - Process and Product." Days would go by when they wouldn't have had the manuscript back and forth Both women are very modest about Both wore asked by the Nelson com- see their families for more than a couple about four or five times," Kathy says. their success. pany to review a business communica- of hours. "Everything else suffers and The two complement each other in Kathy pauses for a moment. "It's cer- tions text to decide if there was potential takes a back seat to the work," says Pat. terms of their abilities and work skills. tainly a sense of accomplishment, but it for a Canadian version. "It's a big commitment." "Pat's strength is research; we're both was a learning experience as well, and a "The author was in the process of cre- There are many tedious details in great writers and my strength is in the lot of hard work." ating a second edition and wo didn't text making that most people aren't editing side of things," says Kathy. And what does the future hold for want to work from the first edition aware of. "Any pictures that had any "I think it's dangerous when you've these two associates and friends? because her update is relevant to the American connotation, we had to elimi- got people working together who are They are now team-teaching a busi- market now. We didn't think we'd turn nate and come up with a more cultural exactly alike; something is going to get ness course together, along with regular out the best product if we did that," says representation," says Kathy. left out or overlooked." course teaching, and are under contract Pat. "Plus all the companies referred to Despite their success neither will be to do the second Canadian edition of the "So our text is a combination of her had to be changed to reflect Canadian pursuing any new writing projects in the text. first and second text and we released our business practices. When you're setting near future. "We can't develop another Their friendship has battled out the copy before her," she says. out a page with the Canadian Airlines project with any overlapping areas and strain of working long hours on an Once the project started, so did letterhead they .have to approve it." take it to another publisher because that important but rewarding project. "We unforeseen roadblocks. 'The deadline Even after they had submitted the would be a conflict of interest," says Pat. still talk," says Pat, smiling. was moved up a year; it was supposed to original manuscript with revisions they When asked how they feel about the Everyone can use a little A spiritual liflp witli their Holiday Packing and Shipping' awakening 8 MIdtown Drtv, Oahaw T«l. (90B) 438-3998 Continued from page 8 * t ^ifa.ic^sa * niques, including Mantra Yoga, which is the use of the ancient knowledge of sound to soothe, relax and heal. The society also offers Yoga breathing courses. 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Many passed by the inhuman, I computerized booths for hand- BEST Of : i""v’l ’’ ho"c Having been a part of the and the remaining four will Why should any band who Canadian music scene for almost help pay for the end-of- has their dog writing songs and a decade now Vince said he school-year party in 1997. running their independent believes "the band fits in really Doors open a^9 p.m. and record label be taken seriously? well." the Student Centre wrist Because the Leslie Spit Treeo "There's a huge amount of band policy will be in effect. has been rockin* the Canadian bands that are just out there music scene for about 9 years doing what their doing without and with their new double cd selling out," Vince said. f Chocolate Chip Cookies out now, The Treeo are well known for these canucks aren't fooling playing charitable gigs that raise around. money for good causes, like the Back in 1990 the band annual Kumbaya festival orga- received the Juno award for nized by Molly Johnson to raise Canada's most promising band. money for aids research and sup- The two core members of the port. band, Laura Hubert and Pat The band has been a part of Lagner, have been keeping the the festival since it started and treeo running through four Montagano said it's "great for albums now. The last two the Canadian industry and albums (including Cookies,) music." have been released independent- On the issue of aids ly. Montagano said, "If we're' in a One of their current drum- position to speak, we should mers, Vince Montagano, who's been with the band for about two :. BPM^Mtf&<^u^^be- ,- in . ,.,*» wutiiuuaer^by* about found stores now packedged years, said they were having Kitchen, wa& a little runhor* -40 different muBiciyiB using "a not unlike an oreo bag. i>»»A>»».».»"ii. - cookie tViroiirtt» some distribution problems wU.h - " Vnir J-i .^ w»»**^-»iy"-,-» *-^ '^_3< wiontagano said tho "-I.band pile ofdifferatitinBtfunienta," J "their record label, EMJ, during Because its a double album inty^oru^^^^^iMap^ the release of their second went into the studio to record Cookies with the you get a mix of everything, from ing. Apparently Nabisco wasn't album, Book of Rejection. Chocolate Chip it and asked cd idea being thrown their own rendition of Oh too happy about 'The Spits had had enough of double to change it. Whatever around as a joke. Canada to a cover of Bob them not being in control at that happens, at least the content Montagano said. As a A year and a half later the Snider's Pirates. point," of the material follows won't suffer. result their third album, Hell's band produced two cds with over Most BY PAUL TRAINOR Chronicle staff Kiss The Midget's debut for Korn album, Behave, will be this success breakthrough, not No e asy band's its Kiss of Death. is the first interested in European festivals is that a lot of Heal Yourself BY LISA BASSETT song, Shawn Olsen, was written They are also to be released from underground, unreleased record- people do not speak English and single Chronicle staffs as a tribute to their friend. "He with Behave. Heal Yourself is and he was ings such as the Dust Brothers it is hard to communicate "Life Is Peachy" for the band used to work with us they have sold two good song that has a high we ever liked mixes of their songs. "We get the them." While Korn. Their success has taken the first jock that Europe," gold records in New Zealand, tempo and great lyrics, but to the because we hate jocks," Head songs from Eastern Bittersurf are the them from metal rock They have no plans they do not have plans to tour Feel and scene. They have said. 'The song is about our Head said. best songs on the album alternative to officially release these mixes there as of yet. toured as opening acts for friendship." Jonathan Davis with because they're both more Mr. on an album. Korn is currently touring Metallica, 311, Marilyn Manson also wrote a song about bands opening for low tempo and soft. While "Back in the days when Korn has gone back to work- heavy hip hop KMFDM and Ozzy Osbourne Rogers. such as Pharsyde and the listening to Kiss The was a speed freak, I used to ing with their producer, Roas them and now they have other bands I album. Urge. Their first tour was with Midget each song sounds But suc- watch Mr. Rogers and it was Robinson, on this new band. For opening their shows. "He started out Korn, he thinks the hip hop group. Black Sheep. like a different was a freaky old man. i cess has not come easy for this scary. He instance, Feel sounds like a ' exactly like us," Munky said. Their music is highly hip hop young band. They've had to play When I took speed for like five or side. Hootie and The Blowfish start to trip out This young band is professional influenced with a hard rock many small clubs to build fan six days I would worst place the band has song, while Bittersurf I became obsessed with Mr. but likes to have fim too. The recognition. Fans enjoy the hip and Kom ever played was Bob Moore's sounds like Tesla. Behave that Rogers. It took me about three The only problem that sound hop, influenced hard sounds with their albums Repair Shop in Augusta Georgia. has the quality and for. months to write that song," have run into to propel the band into the Korn is known is that parents do not approve of "We had to a t in the woods The group recently hosted a Davia said. were no toilets. popular music scene with Members of Korn like to wear the lyrics. "The other night I because there press conference at the on the They gave you toilet paper and the likes of bands Live and in a lot ofAdidas clothing and even was talking to my mom Guvernment nightclub and she said that if I did- told you to go outside. They had Bush X. promote their new wrote a song called A.D.I.D.A.S. phone Kiss The Midget is main- Toronto to n't cuss so much then they would this big Pit Bull chained up out- album, Life Is Peachy. Korn con- Unfortunately they are not on said. ly a three-piece band, fea- yet, but they play my songs on the radio," side for security," Davis sists of Jonathan Davis on the Adidas payroll "Besides that show, every show turing Brent Bedford " all agree that they would like to Head said and laughed. 'vocals, Brian Welch, (Head) and the only on the Megadeath tour was out- (vocals), Tyrone Jansz (gui- (Munky) on gui- be. Their clothing style of baggy Jonathan Davis is Peter Lloyd James Shaffer the band and finds it side in the summer and that was tar) and tars, Reginald Arvizu (Fieldy) on pants, T-shirts and bomber jack- father in (drums). Also appearing on colors, cornea from hard to keep in touch with his hot," Fieldy said. hass and David Silveria on ets in dark The future of Korn is doing the album is Jesse Taylor their musical influences. little boy. He said that he would drums. of his child but what they do best and that is (bass). to the band, Life Is This band has a lot of web like to see more If you're into indie According the success of Korn has to come touring and hanging out. Peachy has received good sites including one called Korn Unfortunately their concert at music, you'll want to get album has only on the Cob. In July they were first. Behave by Kiss The "response. The The band has toured Europe, the Warehouse on Nov. 6, 1996 been out for three weeks and the first band to conduct an because the drum- Midgets. The band hopes to radio broadcast on performing at both concerts and was cancelled ilicy are already touring. interactive mer hurt a bone in his hand. be the biggest indie band to the internet. Fans could call a 1- festivals. "We enjoy doing festi- Korn writes their own songs 'The only The rescheduelled date is March ever come out of Canada. they get to 800 number to ask the band vals," the Munky said. 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Do reader understand the signifi- Exuding a vibrant energy and you feel that your life has more cance. The end of one insight is with a knack for setting folka at meaning but for some reason the transition to the next. ease, Sue McCallum revels in you just can't seem to grasp the RedReld has created a her life at MCA Records, mysterious truths that lay hid- soothing, non-toxic mind- Canada. den in your existence? numbing, literary drug As a publicist for the mega After you read James through his writing that keeps music company, the Reddeld's The Celestine the reader addicted to the Entertainment Admin. graduate Prophecy, the unanswered story. hobnobs with this country's questions become clear and The nine insights contained major recording artists-from The understandable. The book's in the Manuscript are present- Headstones to the Tragically plot and easy-to-follow writing, ed as vital truths that the Hip. She also showcases inter- style help the reader reach a human race needs tosurvive in national talents like the deeper understanding of life. the ever-changing world of Ramones and Britain's Ocean The Celestine Prophecy is spiritual awareness. No, it's Colour Scene. an adventure story with char- not a '90s version of the Bible, "I work with about 70 bands," actera, cub-plots, drama, and or a '90s version of Darwins' theory either. It's says McCallum. "It's my respon- Photo by Chrte Keuken romance. The point of the book evolutionary of melded sibility to see that press - T.V., is to take the reader on a jour- a beautiAil mix both, MCA publicist and Durham College graduate Sue ney through the rain forests of to create unity and awareness radio, Muchmusic, (newspapers, McCallum looks quite at home In her cluttered cubicle. rest campus papers - is done for Peru in search of an ancient for the individual and the them, in the right city at the Manuscript, which defines the of humanity. right time." long, unorthodox hours. working. Who you know is nine new insights of life. After all nine Insights have Professing a lifelong desire to Oshawa's now-defunct Purple important, not always what you In Peru, the ancient been discovered, explained, work in the music industry, Onion club offered her a taste of know." Manuscript has resurfaced and and tested, the reader is sup- McCallum seems quite at home the future when she spent two Thus informed, McCallum leads the author/main charac- posed to view human life in a in a tiny cubicle overflowing months there as a placement offers some sage advice to any- ter on a mystical journey new way. with posters and CD's, booking student. one seeking a career in the music throughout the country in This hook is a fantastic photo shoots and interviews for As part of her training, industry: "Be nice to everyone. search of answers for the escape from the rigors of every- her famous clients. McCalluni was in charge of all in Don't burn any bridges, but be meaning of life. day life and helps the reader And while her working hours house promotions, and organized careful what you wish for." The book is written in a find there's more to life than can sometimes extend into the an eight week contest. But what about the perks of style BO real and vivid that I they thought. Through story- next day, McCallum says she's After she began booking working for MCA, the company would watch the nightly newa telling and examples of real life thrilled with the whole experi- bands, McCallum was hired by McCallum calls "the best label in hoping to hear some new evi- situations, the insights are The Purple Onion, where she Canada?" dence about the Manuscript. familiarized and interpreted, ence. a "There's no way I'd give it up," honed her skills before the club McCallum smiles and gazes The book is hard to put The Celeatine Prophecy is she says. "I love working with declared bankruptcy in the early around her office. down. The adventure, mur- revolutionary book that should the 1990's. "I got to hang out with Joey der, romance, intrigue, politics, be rttad by everyone who wants the brand new bands; getting the chance to support them at the "The Purple Onion helped Ramone (of The Raroones), in religion and humor are auch a to know more about next tAo.tt of their careers. It's excit- prepare me," says McCallum. New York. We went to his house, wonderful mosaic of topics, phase of spiritual evolution, ing." "Someone I knew there -told me where we listened to music and they force the reader to contin- and how they can reach the Fortunately, McCaJlum is no about a publicist job at MCA. In he taught me how to use chop- ue. After learninff about each next phase through a, higher ; novice when it cornea to working this industry, it's nil about net- sticks. It was the biggest thrill." new insight, ;it; is examined . level ofconsciousness. "Let us help you." 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Columbia House are becoming ing in Canada for less than two wish to do business with that Columbia House has no BY DARKEN PETHICK a popular way for music lovers years. person again," Atwal said. objections to allowing former Chronicle staff to buy Compact Discs. Amanda Wood 18, joined Every three weeks BMG and club members to rejoin. Mike Warlow, 22, became a BMG last year. Columbia House send out a BMG allows members who Do you like listening to new member of Columbia House "I joined BMG because I got club catalogue and a reply card finish their membership to names and upbeat music? Then when he was 19. 11 CDs and I only had to buy to their members. rejoin their club any time. Club Euro Volume 3 is some- "I couldn't refuse the 11 CD's one to fulfil my membership," 'The catalogue will list all Remsammy thinks the benefits thing you'll want for your CD col- for a penny," he said of said Wood. our newest feature selections are better if you remain in the lection. Columbia House's enrolment Bill Remsammy, customer and also a number of selections club after your obligation is Headlining the great list of deal. relations, said BMG offers dif- we have in the club," completed rather than can- songs is No Mercy's Where Do An additional charge of ferent deals for first-time mem- Remsammy said. "Depending celling. You Go. This has been a dance $1.85 for shipping and han- bers. The most popular deal is on your musical interests your "You get better deals as hit in the clubs for months. This dling is added to the price of the one Wood received. catalogue will vary. We carry opposed to a large quantity at song, although seven minutes enrolment. You then need to BMG's enrolment involves everything from metal, alterna- the beginning," said long, changes tempo which make buy seven CDs over the next selecting seven CD's for only tive, hip hop to classical." Remsammy. 'The longer you the lyrics even more meaningful three years. First-time mem- the price of shipping and han- Members have a month to stay in the club the better the to the listener. This band is just bers may also be charged a $2 dling on each CD. After you send the reply card back to deals." starting to make a name for membership fee. receive them, you have one their music club. In some cases Although music clubs are itself and can only be heard on Haijinder Atwal, Executive year to buy one CD at the regu- members lose or forget to send becoming more popular, people this CD right now. President and General lar club price, which ranges their card, and they are auto- still go to record stores to buy Kissing Like A Virgin, by Manager of Columbia House from $15.98 to $18.98. Once matically sent the selection of CDs. Pearl, and a remake of Stacey said new members are able to you buy your one CD, you'll the month at the regular club "Many record buyers get to Q's, Two of Hearts, by Kim Esty, rethink their membership. If receive a certificate to get an price. know about the music by the also caught my interest. Others they receive their merchandise, additional three CDs for only "I have received the selection club catalogues," said Atwal. on the CD include Candy Club, but decide they don't want to be the price of shipping and han- of the month a couple of times 'Then they go to the record Soultans, Ruback, First Base, D- a member, they can cancel. dling. because I forgot to send the stores and buy it." Lux and a lot more. All the However, over the last cou- "In most cases you'll get a reply cards," Warlow said. One of the reasons music songs have extended that make ple of years music clubs have contract," said Remsammy. After you have fulfilled your clubs are becoming more popu- them even more enjoyable. increased their share of the "The only reason you may not is obligation to the music club, lar with music buyers is that This CD would be great at record market to between 25 or if there is something wrong you have the option of either they have shop-at-home conve- parties and with people who 30 per cent, from 12 per cent. with your address." staying in the club or cancelling nience. Atwal believes that the enjoy going out to the clubs and Columbia House has been Columbia House does your membership. If you can- consumers' need to buy their dancing. People will not be dis- operating in Canada for 41 reserve the right to reject any cel, you can rejoin either club music immediately will keep appointed and should add Euro years. They have over a million application. at a later date. music stores in business. Club Volume 3 to their Christmas list. |'1> l,’>-’ -:l ».,> I. /..il| .|>in, (1;..... 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Algonquin has posed the biggest threat to the Lords Algonquin undefeated record so far this season. and RMC "Algonquin doesn't play with a lot of energy," said BY STEPHEN BAGNELL Bishop. "They side out real Chronicle staff well and that helped them." The Lords squeaked out There must have been the victory behind power something in the air last Steve McDonald and Cory Friday night when the men's Lahey, volleyball team matched up Mcdonald broke through with the Algonquin Thunder. the Algonquin defence for 22 The Lords were not their kills, and Lahey came up big usual selves as they just .defensively, stuffing 11 blocks barely beat the Thunder 15-6, and serving two aces. 10-16, 12-15, 16-12, and 15-9. The Lords faced RMC in a frantic five-setter and Tuesday night, and the improved their record to 4-0. aggressive style that helped The lethargic Lords didn't them win the OCAA last year seem to have any fire in the returned with convincing two sets they lost. scores of 16-11, 16-7 and 16-6. The usually vocal Stu Pow The Lords seemed to was silenced on the court and rebound from the Algonquin it seems that the Lords could- Durham Lords power Steve McDonald tries to add on to his league-leading 80 kills. match and proved why n't get it going without his they're ranked number six in leadership. Canada. "Stu -was tired," said Coach Algonquin put up a wall in offence. have the emotional lift that With the win against RMC, Laurence Bishop. "We didn't the second and third sets. Rob Kerkoff wasn't his was shown in the season the Lords' record now stands have consistent setting. Stu The Thunder amassed 28 usual self as well, with only opener against Loyalist. at 5-0 on the season. The is our only setter and he had stuffed blocks, slowing down seven kills in the game. "I think the guys might Lords next home game is Nov. to do a lot of work." the usually potent Lords Bishop said the team didn't have psyched themselves out 30 against Canadore. Basketball Lords win opener Volleyball team 3-0 BY MICHELLE BAILEY Lords didn't. were so close." Chronicle staff 'They played four years together as a team," Ladies win Marchut feels his team is said Marsh. "We are just starting to work togeth- improving defensively, but The Durham Lords men's basketball team is er. It's only been two months since we've been Humber Cup they are struggling on offence. number one in the national rankings. playing together." "There are times that we They opened the 1996-97 season with a victory At the Humber game the Lords played as a can't put the ball away and over the five-time OCAA champions the Humber team. Throughout the night they played as if they tournament get it back from other teams," Hawks. were together a lifetime. Marchut said. 'That's what This was a sweet victory because the Lords had "The ball movement was unbelievable," said BY PAUL TRAINOR got us into trouble against not beaten the Hawks in a regular season game Marsh, "it we continue to play the way we did last Chronicle staff RMC." since 1981. It took the Lords 15 night, we could have beaten the At the same time, Marchut years but they did it in style, division one and division two The Lady Lords volleyball is happy his team was in humiliating the Hawks by 22 teams. If anyone one had seen us team beat RMC on Nov. 19, tough against RMC. points in front of Humber's home Patrick McKoy play the Hawks, they wouldn't running their season record to "It made the girls play crowd 24 pts., have believed they were as good 3-0. under pressure, which they Victory could not have come at 12 rebounds as they are." The ladies won the first two haven't done too much of this a better time for the Lords. against During the first 10 minutes of sets 15-11, and 15-13. But year," he said, "It was a good Coming off a three-game losing Number the game the Hawks were show- RMC fought back to win the experience for them to execute streak (exhibition games) their ing their spectators why they third set 15-9. under pressure." last game was played against were number one for the past five Coach Stan Marchut The Lady Lords won the Northern Iowa, a team that is years in a row, leading 21-9. thought his players may have Humber Cup Tournament on ranked in the top 100 out of 300 teams in the At the half, Durham was ahead by nine points let up in the third set, which Nov. 9. . NCAA. They received a whipping, losing by 38 At this point the Lords knew a time out would allowed RMC to get back into In the first two matches the points, but this beating only made them stronger. be necessary. They came back from this time out the game. Ladies beat Humber 15-5,15-6 by showing the Hawks they are a contender for the "We started to make some and Algonquin 15-7, 15-11, to "You don't get better by playing mediocre OCAA, going on a 66-32 run in the last 30 minutes mental errors, along with the advance to the finals against teams," said Kerry Vinson, the head coach of. the of the game. physical errors that hurt us," Cambrian. Cambrian proved i men's basketball team. Patrick McKoy, the Lords first-year forward, Marchut said. "I just told to be a tougher opponent, "You get better by playing NCAA teams. It led the scoring with 24 points and 12 rebounds, them to do what you do best, defeating Durham 15-7 in the obviously paid off by playing a superior competi- while Delawn Grandson followed with 11 points. do the things you practise, -' first set. But, the Ladies bat- tion." The men's basketball team seems unstoppable. no mental errors, especially tled back to win the next two Assistant coach Bob Marsh agrees. With talk that former all-star Durham player on defence." sets 15-3, 15-12 to win the "Our loss to Northern Iowa was the best thing Augusto Duquesne will be back on the team. The team listened to championship. that ever happened to us," said Marsh. "We made For now the Lords will savor their victory Marchut's advice and were Individually, Sam Humber look against the Hawks until they challenge Mohawk able to hang on and win the Langford and Allison Thomas as if they were not in our league and we did this College on Nov. 26. fourth set 15-12. were named to the tourna- by playing with that level of competition at "I'm pleased with the victory against the "RMC's a strong team," ment's all-star team, while Northern Iowa." Hawks," said Vinson. "This game was more Marchut said. "It could have Joanna Van Dyke was named Marsh believes that another factor in losing to important. It counts in the standings." gone either way, the scores MVP. Northern Iowa was they played as a team; the The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 17 TH E D C SA P R E S E NTS Wednesday Night MOVIE NIGHT - It's free and it's fun! [Nov. 27 Independence Day Rated R Dec. 4 James and the Giant Peach Rated G FREE PIZZA FAMILY NIGHT ( stay tuned for the Jan. 8 1997 movie) Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Lecture Theatre C113 E . P. Ta y l o r 's i s t h e Pl a ce to be ! C h ec k o u t w h a t's h a p pe n i n g : Monday's are Rockin9 Tuesday Live and Interactive Nov. 26 Pool Tournament 6 p.m. Join us at noon for Big Al's Rockin' Bingo. Cash prizes for all you lucky bingo fans Tuesday Night Pub 9:00 p.m. Monday Night Pub 9:00 p.m. Thursday Noon Hour Comedy Wednesday Night Pub Nov. 28 Simon Menaham & Shannon Laverty Wednesday Night Pub Night 9:00 p.m. 19 and over ight, $3 cover WIN A TRIP TQ DAYTQNA! 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NON-DENOMINATIONAL Faith Service Hosted by Reverend Christopher White Every first Monday of the month. From 1 2:00 - 1 2:30 p.m. Community Room jn the Main Building. Everyone Welcome! Reverend White is seeking volunteers, especially those with musical capabilities. For more information contact 723-6442 or the DCSA office at 721-3083. 18 The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 SPORTS Durham coach leads Lords into battle BY GWEN RAMLAL decision, but Vinson finally decided to sign the forms Vinson to leave Chronicle staff Canadore College to come and coach at when the physician explained to him that it was do or die. Durham. Durham Lords basketball fans are happy he "The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray." The team eventually went on to lose the game against made the switch. This is the quote that head coach of the Durham Lords Fanshawe College which ended At the present time, Vinson's coaching record stands basketball team Kerry Vinson bases his life on. their season. ______at an impressive 85-29. Though he has been a successful The quote comes from Scottish poet Robert Burns. "I had all these plans for what coach, this is not his main goal. "You can make all kinds of illustrious and complicated the team was going to do," "I don't have a burning desire to be a successful coach," plans as to what to do with your work and your life. In Vinson said. "It was kind of a Vinson said. "As long as I think the people that I'm work- actual fact you have no more control over what happens year's worth cf work gone down ing with are getting something out of it, then I feel okay." than a mouse and you can't delude yourself into believ- the drain but that's life, and you "I think Kerry is a good coach because ho has experi- ing; there are no guarantees in life," Vinson explained. have to bounce back and you ence from playing the game, which helps him to under- After suffering a heart attack last summer, Vinson has can't let things get you down." stand his players better," Stewart said. made some significant changes to his life. Which is exactly what he has Vinson tries to keep his personal life and his coaching "I'm a more mellow person," Vinson said. "I try to han- done. career separate, but it doesn't always work. dle things a lot differently, as opposed to handling things Born in New Orleans, Vinson "When I'm out there coaching a game, my number one in an aggressive manner." grew up during a difficult time focus is on winning that game, but when I'm through and Known for his aggressive stylo of coaching, the life in United States history. Being that game is over, there are a lot of other things in life ' changing experience has caused him to make changes to in the far South, Louisiana was that are important," Vinson said. ; his life, including the way he coaches the Lords basket- filled with tensions and violence. He would rather keep a low profile and have his play- Kerry vinson ball team. "I looked up to John F. ers receive all the attention and publicity. , "I'm not as aggressive a coach anymore," Vinson said. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Coach Vinson is happy about this season's squad. Vinson's players have also seen a change in his coach- because I thought that they were doing some very signif- 'This team has more depth and it is a much stronger ing style. icant things for the world at the time," Vinson said. team," he said. "I feel that anybody on the team can do "I think his aggressive coaching style has toned down Vinson played professional basketball as a point guard the job at any time." and he finds other ways to get the team concept across to for five years in Europe. Vinson is happy with his assistant coach. , his players, which is still just as effective," said Sean "I started playing basketball pretty late," Vinson said. "I think that the success of us being 10-0 is due to two Stewart, a sophomore point guard. "I started when I was 14. The reason for this was because things," Vinson said. 'The players and my assistant "I think he is calmer," said Thomas Cory, a returning where I'm from (New Orleans, Louisiana) football was coach Bob Marsh who is a really hard worker. I've had player from last year's squad. "He wants the best for his the big sport." lots of assistant coaches over the years and I've never had players at all times." Vinson's basketball career was short lived though. one that worked aa hard as Bob Marsh." ' Last season, before tlie Lords were to play in the final 'The last year I played basketball for a living, I hurt Vinson enjoys coaching at Durham. 8, Vinson was rushed to the hospital for emergency my knee." "I must like Durham because I'm still here." surgery. Because the team had had such a great season He soon made the natural transition to coaching in Though he enjoys coaching the Lords, he would like to he hesitated until it was almost too late. 1980. break away from coaching in the near future. "I layed in the hospital for 12 hours before I signed the "Playing basketball is fun, coaching basketball is hard "I just don't picture myself coaching basketball five consent form to do the surgery, and the reason I didn't work," Vinson said. "I got into coaching simply because I years from now," Vinson said. "Then again life is unpre- sign the consent form was because I had put a lot of work thought it was the next step, but I never had any coach- dictable and it's always full of surprises; some good, some into getting the team to the point that they were at," ing goals and I could have very easily right then (after bad." Vinson explained. "I felt that they were at a point where Europe) quit basketball and never seen another game "My own personal focus right now is just looking to get they could do very well in the play-offs and I didn't want and been satisfied with what I had accomplished." through tomorrow," Vinson saiu. to see all that work go up in smoke." It wasn't an easy Dave Stewart, Athletic director at the time, persuaded SPORTS The Chronicle, November 26, 1996 19 Wo rl d o f sp orts Durham Ladies The world of sports is action-packed and never Michael Johnaon, or the 100 m record holder, has a dull moment. That does not mean it all Donovan Bailey? If Bailey wins the 160 m race, b-ball team #9 makes sense the USA will cry that Johnson was still accelerat- Is Mike Tyson's mystique shattered? After ing. IfJohnson wins, Canada will say that Bailey BY GWEN RAMLAL Melanie Racside had 19 training non-stop in jail, Tyson seemed unstop- is a 100m i-unner. Face it, Johnson is the fastest Chronicle staff points, Julie Goedhuis had 16, pable. Just the thought of a Tyson, rock- hard, 200m runner and Bailey is the fastest 100m run- The Durham College Lady Stephanie Kassian had 13, combination would send his opponents to the mat. ner. Lords basketball team are now Shantell Marsh had 10 and But Evander Holyfield proved he really is the Under the category of new sport that isn't a ranked number 9 in the coun- Marcy Skribe, OCAA female "Real Deal" and Tyson is human and not a sport: go-karting powered by kites. Look for try after losing their first athlete of the Nov. 18th week machine. round-the-clock coverage on TSN soon. league game to the Humber had 9. Who is really the "Superman" Former Chicago Bull and Hawks on Nov. 19. The Hawks 'They (the Lady Lords) are of the NBA? Shaquille O'Neal three-point contest winner, outscored the Ladies 76-64. now at 2-1 in the regular sea- or Michael Jordan. Jordan and Craig Hodges is suing the NBA The game took place at the son and 8-5 overall," Duggan O'Neal seem to go up against Roy because he thinks there was a Gordon Wragg athletic centre said. each other in everything they do. conspiracy against him to pre- at Humber College. The Ladies' next home game Jordan and Coke takes on Shaq Hyde vent him from continuing his The Lady Lords were down is versus Mohawk College on and Pepsi. Jordan and Gatorado career. He does not believe it had at the half 35-20. Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. takes on Shaq and All-sport. anything to do with a lack of tal- Now it's Jordan and Space Jam ent. Face it Craig, without you trying to beat Shaq and Kazaami While the win- the Bulls are a better team. There's a million guys Lords versus USA Lady Lords set for ners of these battles are yet to be seen, Jordan has in the league that have no talent except for their beaten Shaq in the scoring title, in the conference three-point shot. Miami Heat's Dan Majerle for The Durham Lords basketball homeopener finals and for the All-star game M.V.P. Shaq may example. team lost an exhibition game be the one that sports the Superman logo tattoo on Hickory, dickory dock, a sabre went up the against the Northern Iowa pan- Durham fans, don't his arm but Michael is the Man of Steal. clock. The clock fell down and broke on the thers in Iowa on Saturday, Nov. forget to come out and Seems like the trend for baseball teams is to ground. Now the Buffalo score is in chalk. 16. The Lords lost 88.51. show support to the stack themselves with power. What is more dead- In the movie Space Jam, the aliens decided to The panthers are an NCAA number nine team in the ly, Bobby Bonilla followed by Barry Bonds in drain the skills out of some NBA players to use for team that competes in the country, your very own San Francisco or Frank Thomas followed by themselves. I can see where choosing the skills of Missouri Valley conference. Lady Lords. On Nov. 26, Albert Belle in Chicago. Larry Johnson, Patrick Ewing, Charles Street and Smith basketball they will take on the Rumor has it that sports writers in Chicago are Barkley and Mugsy Boguea will help, but aren't magazine ranks them 89th Mohawk Mountaineers preparing themselves for Belle's arrival by taking you decreasing your ability by taking on the skill of among all NCAA teams. here at the college. self-defence courses. Shawn Bradley? Patrick McKoy had 17 points, Come out and cheer Green Bay looked scared of Dallas. If Brett The Red Sox just hired former Blue Jays skip- Grandison had 10, Sandy Jeffery for the Lady Lords as Favre and company have any Super Bowl dreams, per, Jimy Williams. Now if Williams can't man- and Lestor Jones each had 9. they fight their way to they're going to have to stop Emmitt Smith and age the Jays and isn't a very good third-base coach You can catch the Lords in the playoffs and a medal actually get more than four first-downs in a game. with the Braves, where's the logic? Oh well, the action at home on Nov. 26 You could win a six- Will there ever be a true winner in the world's Babe Ruth curse continues. against the Mohawk College foot sub. fastest man race? Will it be the best in the 200 m, Mountaineers. Grade A pade report faf the fall Semester will be mailed out to each student before Oirislmas. This report will contain pads for each subject taken, a grade point average Ftwef Dun 3 Mum, Semoter CPA LO w liiflier, eidulmjiulum. Ycu hjw tupplcmeno) prindfa In ______. rlwejop^jfAe Regiflrart OKa l»J (My me anpitiprlile few. Sludfnti with one or more Ulurt* For modularized programs.... and/or cunuljtin CPA k» Dun 2.0 but equal lo or higher than 1.5 and no no later than Jan. 6/97. lUDplanenbl prhnlefo. For semesterized programs.... Plcj»cno(ctful failed njtyconmil (< n'paittrffcf credit. WWNWCI no later than Jan. 10/97. 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You should note, however, that each D could lower your GPA below 2,0 and delay your graduation. An accumulation of several D's will likely make it necessary for you to repeat some or all of those subjects. A l l A g e s M e g a J a ta 4 S t o r e y y H o u s e P a r t Every Saturday Ho s t ed By MC F l ip s i de f rom E ne rgy 1 0 8 . j P l ayi ng Dance , Hou se , Euro , Hip Hop , etc . . on Three Floors with spec i al guest " D . J . Franky D " & I n The Ba s ement P l ay ing New Rock Alternat ive The " Z akman " 1 2 1 Green St . Whitby , Ont . ( 905 ) 4 30-7 204