Thorny Issue of Discrimination

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HSF tackles thorny issue of discrimination

REBECCA GRANT It also noted how negative NKWS RF.I>( )RTER stereotyping has detrimental learning consequences on minorities Holding up a picture of sexually and people with disabilities. explicit graffiti drawn on the seat Although the HSF budgets for of a Lakeshore classroom chair, both cultural and diversity aware- HSF director Lindsay Gladding ness were both increased. told her council last week it must Gladding £ind Cameron McKenzie, do more to combat discrimination representative for social and com- on number's campuses. munity services, questioned At the Feb. 16 meeting. why no events had been put on with Gladding introduced a proposal to last year's $11,000 budget for the promote greater tolerance toward two programs. gay and lesbian students. She asked Several directors agreed the HSF to create a proposal was diversity centre "It Avas deeply important, but and a seat on the disturbing to discover disagreed with HSF board to having another represent minori- the types of discrimi- member to r&p- ty students. natory grafSti found minority In her 10- resent page proposal. in washrooms" issues. "It not be Gladding point- may -Lindsay Gladding, written explicitly ed to derogatory in our job graffiti on-cam- Business Director description to do pus calUng it so, but I think it "deeply disturb- is an intrinsic ing to discover the types of dis-- thing that we do take the issue of criminatory graffiti found in w£ish- diversity very seriously," said rooms throughout the Leikeshore VP Campus." North Administration Tyler Burrows. She said studies show that gay, Gladding said a separate lesbian and bisexual youth are HSF position was needed to raise sodal four times more likely to attempt and cultural awareness. suicide than heterosexual youth The position would make stu- and £u^ at an increased risk of dents more comfortable in speak- assault ing out about discrimination, she The proposal also recommend- said. ed creating a women's centre, citing However, North Campus high rates of eating disorders and a VP Life Joey Svec said it was ridicu- Statistics Canada finding that half lous to think students would feel of Cfmadian women over 16 will uncomfortable addressing discrim- endure physical or sexual violence. ination concerns to existing VPs.

He added that if people were

being battered, it should be referred to police and a diversity What's Inside room was not the solution. McKenzie noted accessibility has been inadequately represented Arts p.l4 since the director for students with Hunter. S. Thompson disabilities was cut from the board five years ago. Business North director Chris Business 13 p. McNeil said a campus could never rAIME T.^YLOR

Computer buying tips guarantee it was harassment-free and therefore should provide more Chillin' on Spring Break ... Sports p.25 advocacy for groups that are tar- gets of discrimination. Etcetera staff members Alex Blonski (left), Ryan McLandress, Adam Ledlow and Jesse Men's soccer victorious The executive will bring recom- Grass (top) start their spring break a little early. The break runs from Feb. 26 to Mar. 6. mendations on the issue to the Mar. 31 annual meeting.

Get a job: In Focus supplies all the info you need to fill your pockets with cash p. 10 - 12 February 24. 2005 l^ews Humber student nabs NORAD internship

changed after 9/11. Toronto, but wanted to go abroad available at NORAD." them and create some unique Becomes first "This ain't your daddy's for her internship so she applied to Kopachynski's military experi- opportunities."

NORAD. We're far different today the Canadian Embassy in ence dates back long before Frye said it was an oversight Canadian intern than we were because we're Washington, D.C. NORAD. that Canadians had not been previ-

watcliing everything now, every- "I knew it would take a lot of As a teenager, she was an air ously offered internships. LAURA THOMPSON thing that's flying inside United work to put together," she said. cadet and her decision to study "We have American interns all NhWS RKI"<)RTKR States airspace." he said. "And as I was pursuing it, I found public relations was the direct over the building, but we didn't

When CNN calls, Humber student Kopachynski, 20, grew up in out that there was another option result of that experience. have any Canadians," he said "I Taylor Kopachynski answers. "I think (cadets) gave me the began tiying to see how we could

The third-year public relations opportunity to discover who I am do this for Canadian youth." student is the first Canadian to and what I'm capable of doing," Last fall, Kopachynski intern at the North American she said. "I realized public speak- approached Frye for a reference

Aerospace Defence Command. ing was a forte and I wanted to fig- letter for the Canadian Embassy,

Kopachynski moved to ure out how 1 could use that in a and when she mentioned intern- Colorado in early January to com- future career One day, mom just ships, he knew she would be a plete a 15-week placement with said, 'Why don't you consider pub- good candidate for NORAD. NORAD. lic relations?'" "She's proven to be smart, capa-

During her first week in the Kopachynski was part of the ble and talented," he said. "I know public affairs department, she was 142 Nlimico Squadron. At 14, she (the command) would appreaate involved with a post 9/11 story was already an expert at network- having her down here. She's mak- that aired on CNN. ing. When the group toured ing an impact." "It's incredible for me," she Washington, DC, she met Frye As part of her internship, said. "I was sitting there at dinner who was on presidential support Kopachynski fields media calls and and all of a sudden this segment duty at the time. helps plan events, including an I've helped with comes on. It weis Kopachynski remained in upcoming four-day public affairs one of the best thrills of my life." cadets until she was 18. Over the conference.

NORAD IS a bilateral defence years, her squadron visited "We're opening this door and 1

agreement between the United Washington many times and she would like to leave it open," Frye

States and Canada. Prior to Sept. kept in touch with the sergeant said. "NORAD is a huge com- 11, its operations focused on out- major. mand that has a lot of opportuni- ward threats originating from the "They seemed like such a good ties, and we ought to offer those up Cold War. group," Frye said. "I started trying to Americans and Canadians But Sgt. Maj. D. Scott Frye, to open some additional doors for equally." advisor to the NORAD commemd- Humber student Taylor Kopachynski poses with NORAD co- er on issues related to the enlisted worker, Adm. Timothy J. Keating (left) and Sgt. Maj. D. Scott command, said NORAD's mission Frye (right). Former premiers gather to

Basketball program axed after 13 years discuss future of Ontario Youth protesting today over colleges and universities hard for the government to not do Future enrollment anything," said Gordon. "That's the cancellation of sports program good news, they have to respond. will decline as They can't ask those guys to do it MELISSA MONOSKY and then dust them off," Gordon athletics group to review the Humber College students, espe- NKWS RKI'OHTKR population ages said. schedule, but there's just no avail- cially those in the child and youth Gherson, editor-in-chief Young people in the Lakeshore Giles able time for the basketball pro- worker programs, the social work of the Toronto Star gave a keynote community are staging a rally this REBECCA GRANT gram. program and recreation progremis, address colleges can work evening to protest the cancellation NKWS RKHIRTKR on how Jasmin Dooh, a spokesperson gain valuable experience by help- with the to shape public pol- of their 13-year-old basketball pro- media for LAMP Community Health ing out with the basketball pro- Dwindling enrollment in Ontario's gram. icy. Centre, said she really appreciates gram. colleges and universities will hit is hosted Ian Smith, Lakeshore Campus The conference annu- what Humber College has done Tiffany Jiminez has been a part northern communities the hardest, ally by the Association of Colleges dean, said the school had to cancel over the past years and hopes of the Family Space program for Humber President Dr. Robert the long-running community proof Applied Arts and Technology of they'll consider reinstating the pro- four ye£irs and said on a regular Gordon said at the recent confer- a tliat markets in Ontano, group and gram September because the are usually to ence of Ontario's colleges. gram. night, there 40 50 advocates for gym is needed to accommodate Toronto col- "The problem is, this communi- players. the increased number of students colleges. ty has a lot of kids from 19 to 24 "All the programs in the (south leges like in the resi- Humber on-campus and new Etobicoke) area have been extin- Humber, whose dence. "With Rae and Davis College's LENs guished within, like, a year," populations are Project gave a Humber was able to donate the Jiminez said. "And there (are) so expanding will it's on the committee, workshop at the gym to LAMP Community Health not face the same "All the programs in many people in that area who rely conference and Centre at no charge for going to be very hard a number these programs, or else they're challenges, he on received an of years because it had only 1.200 the (south Etobicoke) said. going to be on the street doing for the government ACAATO mno- students at the time. what they shouldn't be doing." David Foot, a area have been vation award "We have (4.000 students now) demographics to not do anything." "It wasn't like they were com- Rae so extinguished within, Bob was and many more demands now ing to the basketball program just researcher, said -R. Gordon, Humber President also given an than we've had in the past, and like, a year." to play basketball," said Chelsea post-secondary honourary students have to be our first prior- Takalo, staff director at the South schools will need - Premier's Award - that's the is there Tiffatiyjiminez, Hiukitl ity what gym Etobicoke Youth Assembly. "If to attract more for his long-time for," Smith said. "The students they were having trouble in school students because the children of commitment to the college system actually want more activity than or with their family, they'd come baby boomers will soon be finish- and its graduates. they're actually getting. what this basketball and ask us for advice." ing their education. years old who need These awards are bestowed to have a residence now . . . "We program," said. Toronto Parks and Recreation Joining Premier Dalton Dooh six college graduates who have students in it like to with 420 who rally raise has another location for the McGuinty at tlie conference were "In the we want to found made outstanding contributions to things to the weekends. Bill have do on show program at Lakeshore Collegiate, former premiers Bob Rae and awareness of the issue, there society. It was great when the campus recently served on a are youth in this community who but the program only serves those Davis who (only had) 1,200 students and to Ontario's really fundamentally believe that up to 19 years old. committee overhaul there was no activity here on the post-secondary education system this is important," Dooh said. "We A separate adult program Have an event you want us to weekends, but times have The strong education advocacy want to let them express their requires a payment. cover or a story idea? (changed)," Smith added of the premiers was heartening to point of view for tlie need for this The rally, sponsored by the Programs like Police some college administrators program, and tlien we're hoping to South Etobicoke Youth Assembly Drop us a line at Foundations also require use of the and Davis on the convince people to partner is set to begin at 6 at LAMP "With Rae some p m etceteranews@hotmail . com " gym. it's going to be very and make this happen Community Health Centre committee, Smith said he has met with the

http://ctcctcra.humbcrc.on.ca Febraary 24, 2005 News Armed hold-up adds to recent crime wave

Toronto police said at about and was wearing a black nylon according to Gary Jeynes, director obviously had a bad couple of days But violence 4:30 p.m. a man approached the three-quarter length jacket with of public safety and security. in which some people were shot at passenger side of the victim's car. white stitching across the chest "Everything is running smooth- and some people were murdered. hasn't found its "He showed the victim a silver and around the neck. ly," he said. "Obviously that's got our atten- handgun, hopped in the car and Anyone with information is Jeynes added that past rashes of tion. I can assure the public that way on campus told him to drive," said Staff Sgt. asked to contact 23 Division or violence in Rexdale have not been we have recognized the problem Larry Cowley. "During the course Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-TIPS. followed by an increase in on-cam- and are taking steps to address it." AARON JACKLIN of the drive, he robbed him of a The robbery capf)ed off a week pus violence. Back on campus, Jeynes said

XKWS RKWJRTKK - quantity of cash. Then he got out of major crime in the Rexdale area, Tlie reassurance is a comfort to while he's concerned about the and ran away." including a murder, attempted mur- those Humber students who don't recent gun violence, he hasn't A 30-year-old man was robbed at Police are looking for a five- der and a couple of armed robberies. feel safe. changed his opinion on campus gunpoint eis he sat in his car in a foot-ten black male in his early However, the recent spike in Mridu Madan, a first-year parking lot at 106 Humber College 30s. Cowley said the man had a violent crime hasn't spilled over accounting and IT student, is one Blvd. last Thursday. light black mustache, black hair onto the Humber's North Campus, of them. "I hear about too many "I can assure the things going on here," she said. public that we have Staff Sgt. Mike Pinfold of 23 Division's community recognized the prob- response unit said the police lem and are taking do recognize there are problems and are continuing to steps to address it." investigate the recent crimes. -Staff Silt. Mike Piiifohl "We've got some other initiatives that we're looking at in tenns of attacking the problems of gang violence, of guns safety. and of drugs in north "I've always believed Humber Etobicoke," Pinfold said. is a safe place to be," he said. He said Rexdale's crime "I think the police would say,

rate dropped 29 per cent last Eind that we would say, it doesn't year matter whether you're in north "The other divisions in the Etobicoke, south Etobicoke or

dty were only able to see Scarborough, you need to be dili- about a 14 per cent reduction gent in regards to where you are in crime. Overall last year, 23 and who you're going out with. You

Division and its community need to be prepared. The same partners did have a good year. rules would apply to this ceunpus, "But in the same breath, we the city and any town in Ontario." City preps for new police chief Torontonians what citizens thought the priorities of the next chief should be and the second asked what know what they matters to them the most about a police chief. want in top cop Two volunteers facilitated each group. One table was AARON JACKLIN made up of new Canadians NKW.S RK11)UTKR from Somalia and had an inter- Toronto citizens know what preter they want in their new police Gilbert Young, a 75-year-old chief and are surprisingly unem- Etobicoke resident who lives a imous, according to the chair of block from the Lakeshore the Toronto Campus, said he wanted police Polices to be more vis- Services ibie in the Board. community "They want a chief "We have "Our new heard that w^ho embraces the police chief people want must have diversities of the city community community policing as and celebrates and policing (as a priority), one of their supports our youth." first priorities, including foot they want a -Piwi McCotnicll, cily amiidllor patrols in prob- chief who _ lem areas to embraces the understand diversities of what is hap- the city and celebrates and sup- pening and must not endorse ports our youth," Councillor any political party as police Pam McConnell said at the chief," Young said Etobicoke Civic Centre where The Police Services Board the last of four public meetings held three previous meetings in i'lKRRK HAMILTON was held for the selection of the North York, Scarborough and Fender bender next chief the downtown core After introductory remarks The Board is responsible for Fire officials check out the scene of a crash on Humber College Blvd. just north of Humberline from McConnell, 41 participants hiring the chief The meetings Rd. where an unidentified motorist jumped a curb following Monday morning's storm. The driver broke into sLx focus groups to were specifically held to hear suffered minor injuries. answer two questions. what Ibrontonians expect from The first question asked the ne.xt top cop.

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Febni«fy 24, 2005 News HSF directors question how student money spent

REBECCA GRANT Travis Dafoe, director of com- A budget of $12,500 was for students who don't have Campus, Tyler Burrows responded NKWS RKIimTF.H puter programming, said although approved to assist an afterschool money," said Lindsay Gladding, that Ontario's Minister of Training, HSF directors sat down to dinner everything at the retreat didn't program for local schools. director of business students at Colleges and Universities had last week to discuss their annual relate directly to the HSF, the ori- Parent also noted that the HSF Lakeshore Campus. assured them the increases would budget, but for one director, entation was meant to foster bond- only spends a quarter of its budget The $7,000 increase in funding be moderate and would only spending $20 a plate on meals at ing to make directors feel comfort- on administrative costs which com- for the College Student Alliance reflect inflation when she visited each meeting is tough to swallow. able interacting with each other pares favourably to other service was another contentious issue. Humber two weeks ago. He also Chris McNeil, representative of and bringing their constituents' organizations. Cameron McKenzie, director of said the CSA is embarking on a business students at North Campus, concerns to the HSF. Another scrutinized expanse was social work and community serv- campaign to lobby for more educa- asked whether it was necessary to "If you're not comfortable, then the nearly $70,000 spent on Student ice, questioned how the CSA ben- tion funding spend $4,600 yearly on the you're going to sit in the comer Price Cards used for store discounts. efited students. John Olinsky, CSA director of board's catered three-course meals. Eind be quiet the entire meeting Hakim said the cards greatly Other executive members advocacy, recently told the McNeil also questioned holding and you'll be useless," Dafoe said. benefit students who shop regular- responded saying the CSA gets col- EtCetera that the CSA supports the board's orientation at the Lakeshore's VP Campus Life ly at member stores. However, leges better deals on health and tuition deregulation for certain Delawanna Inn Resort in Georgian Natalie Hakim said the cost of the some directors questioned how dental plans and it lobbies to ensure programs and that students would Bay instead of on campus for free. retreat was not high when com- many stores were actually includ- colleges are sufficiently funded. pay slightly higher tuition if it's McNeil said the directors only for- pared to staying in a $250 a night ed in the plan and were concerned McNeil asked whether the CSA accompanied by incrccised govern- mally discussed the HSF for two Toronto hotel. that students who did not attend was lobbying against the end of the ment fiinding. hours during the retreat while In other business, HSF Executive orientation week were not getting tuition freeze in 2006 or the recent The budget will now go to the most of the weekend was spent Director Michael Parent emphasized the cards. recommendation that tuition student body for final approval at partying. the need for the HSF to give back to ''I would rather spend that become deregulated. the March 31 annual general Other directors said the retreat the Rexdale community. $70,000 in grants and bursaries VP Administration of North meeting. was necessary to create group "As a post-secondary institution cohesion, adding that it would we never want to sweep into the have cost more to hold the event community and then sweep out," in Toronto. he said. New HIV strain drug-resistant

CLARE TATTERSALL Lau is concerned New York's speciahst for Casey House, a NKWS RKWJRTKR health department jumped the refuge for HIV and AIDS patients, LAPTOPS FOR LESS Inc. Reports of a drug-resistant strain of gun. "Information that's not veri- said the scare has brought AIDS New & Used Laptops, Sales & Service HIV have AIDS activists on edge. fied yet can really backfire. It can back to the forefront. "There is a lot of concern," said create mistrust." "People have become compla- AUTHORIZED FUJITSU RESELLER i Chris Lau, gay men's community If it turns out there isn't a new cent," he said. "They believe that for Fufrrsu Dell UHhide €610^ education coordinator AIDS strain, Lau worries people may not because there are really sophisti- LJFEBOOK r7010A.2 Committee of Toronto. "But we're cated drug treatments for the Eiil-

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to three of four drug treatments. It dest to avoid the damn thing." LAPTOP AND DESKTOP SERVICE COMPAQ DESKPRO SMAll ^ORMtACrOR is unclear why the man developed Shaw said he hopes an increase O System Oiagnoftics / Softwar* O Operating System Tuna-Up AIDS so quickly. take the next warning seriously. in public awareness will decrease O $120,00 Repairs & Upgrades Health Canada reported it takes In 2001, a similar case was infection rates as it did in the early special Prktl O Keyboard & Screen Replacement about 10 years for a person to get reported in Vancouver 90s. O On-site Service & Networking F3-tOOMHl/12tMB/1SC§/CO/FDO full blown AIDS. "ITiey thought they had identi- There were no Canadian statis- O Data Recovery SOUND /NIC I KEnOMDMOUSe Scientists said genetic factors or fied a new strain that was much tics available for HIV/AIDS cases ,r>^S lakoshtnv Hi\J w a weakened immune system might more aggressive and more resist- until 1995. .-=-... 416-503-8282 be to blame. ant to the nieds out there, but that Health Canada estimates Sotufdav U OOQtim 4 OaPM AiithQi'/edHewU.-r Uu (between Kipling Ave. & Brown's Line No other cases have been story didn't develop," Lau said. 56,000 people are currently living FUJITSU Ace«<» reported. Edward Shaw, communications with HIV/AIDS in Canada, Of those, approximately 30 per cent are unaware they are infected. 3180 Lakeshore Blvd., West-Across from Lakeshore Campus Humber's Health Centre provides confidential HIV testing. Health Centre manager Carole BLUE Gionet said people should wait 12 li 90 SUBWAT weeks after engaging in unprotect- s tlie ver or risky behaviour for 2 LAGOON ed sex test to be accurate. exprt??t-Ktv;h stcfli?,? -Sata tii SB>^.^wK.h|^ P«ssrt^ 1 0% offany regular j tO% discount on food with student card!\ pncedsub SPORTS widi student card!* BAR Teach English Now open tilM1:30 p.m. Overseas I STUDENTS WELCCMES 10% OFF Offer Valid aHer 5 pm Not valid with any other pfomouon or special I 'Cheapest Beer Lakeshore! offer Only al Kipling 4 LakeRfwe store Expires on April 30. 2005 Monday to Friday on J 11 am. to 7 pjn. RM)E2)/Qusitfji;seiini VoUar Store/ With Coupon* ESL Teacher Training Courses Intensive 3180 Lakeshore Blvil VV TEl 4 1 fi-JSJ-^MO iO-Hour Program I Humber College Student Specials! STUDENT SPECIAL *Not Valid On Takeout Clasiroom ManiKcmcnc Techniques ' aalionery: 10% OFF • Housewares: 5% OFF •Present this coupon before Detailed Lesion Planning Number Students present your student card and receive Ordering. Milk 2L $3.39 Comprchenshre Teaching Materials 15% off --Haircut 4 L Homo $4 59 1L $1.79 Internationally Recognized Certificate 20% off — ColourfHifites 4 L 2% $3.99 500 ml $1.09 ]ob Guarantee included We iitio speojIi/A in (Mtrms. up-diH. bfaidinq Mraiung iknd fnoato Pop Thousands of Satisfied Students

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Febniary 24, 200S ISIews Humber's new sport development program hopes to fill coaching void in Canadian amateur sports

Focuses on skating, Fern McCracken. "The idea was four off-campus sports clubs Coaching Certification Program coaching is a volunteer activity brought forth by the coaching including the Etobicoke Swim training and certification in their rather than a full-time career" tennis, gymnastics community for Humber to offer a Club, Canadian Ice Academy, particular sport," McCracken said. Paul Jurbala, director of sport coaching program to meet that Tennis Canada's Rexall Centre and She said although there has development at the Sport Alliance need." Future's Gymnastics Club in been a good response to the proof Ontario, acted as an advisor

and swimming The two-year program, Mississauga. It is at these clubs that gram from those who are aware of during the planning of the pro-

launched last September, has a CSD students take many of their it, getting recognized has been gram and knows the importance of DAVID JUTZI first-year enrollment of 15 students classes. somewhat difficult coach training. NKWS RKI'ORTKK and focuses specifically on tennis, "There is a lot of kinesiology in "Our largest challenge is getting "There is an unmet demand for Humber's new Coaching and Sport gymnastics, skating and swimming. our program. The students take the word out that we have a pro- high quality coaches in community Development program is helping "The reason we focused on anatomy, physiology, exercise gram, and also getting the word sporting," Jurbala said "Because

fill a big void in Canadian sports those four sports is because those physiology, biomechanics, preven- out that there are fiill time careers coaches are the most important

"We were approached by the are the sports that have full-time tion and treatment of injuries and in coaching," she said. "A lot of the people in sport development if sport community there because . . paid employment opportunities in nutrition so they are getting a real- coaching sectors . are largely run you have high quality coaches you was such a need for coaches in Canada," MeCracken said. ly well rounded sport-science foun- using volunteer parents. So there can have a high impaa en (athlete)

Canada," said program coordinator The program is partnered with dation. They also receive National is that perception out there that success

Student has 2004 T2202A Tuition Income college media Tax Receipts will be available equipment stolen from car online at ^«^ off-campus y^„.||St.>«<^t MUENI KITHUKA NKWS UKI'llHlKK Your 2004 Police are investigating a car break-in in which several pieces of T2202A tuition Humber video equipment was stolen from a student's car Monique Wilmott, a second tax receipt will be available online through Student year journalism student, parked her car in the underground park- Record Services (SRS) by February 28, 2005. ing garage of an apartment building at the intersection of Marlee and Eglinton Aves. around 11:30 p.m on Feb. 11. She didn't come back to the car To access SRS, go to http://srs.humber.ca. A Student Number and PIN are required to access the secure SRS "The college has web site. Once logged In, select "My Tax Forms" from the insurance and will take care of main menu. The official Canada Customs and Revenue everything." Agency T2202A receipt will then be displayed. Select -Basil CiiiiiiVie, Media Studies the tax year of choice and the form will be displayed

until early the next morning. and available for printing. Once printed, the form is the The estimated time of the break-in was between 1 and 6 a.m. official CCRA receipt to be used for a student claiming A few of her personal belong- ings were stolen along with some credit his/her tax return, and the official Humber equipment including a the tuition on video camera, 35mm camera and portion 25 rolls of film. CCRA receipt for transferring any unused to a "Two other cars got broken into that same night," Wilmott said. supporting person. "There were five security guards on duty that night and none of them knew anything about the If you require assistance in accessing the tax form, break-ins." The cost of the stolen equiph call 416.675.5000. ment has not been determined yet but the School of Media Studies is

looking to replace it. "The college has insurance and will take care of everything," said Basil Guinane, associate dean at the School of Media Studies. "The college v«ll replace the stolen equipment - it's just a question of when," he added. HUMBER No arrests have been made. (Q

hnp://rtcctcnLhuinbeFcon.ca Febnitfy 24. 2005 News Commuters warned of germs on Toronto transit

Mart, she said. at Transit riders Asked about the TTC's clean- ing practices, Bolton risk refused com- greater of ment. Cae Besau, interactive contracting flu virus an multi- media student at Humber College,

is concerned about getting the flu. CLARE TATTERSALL "I try not to be too close to any- NKWS RKl'ORTKR body and not to directly touch Riders may catch more than the anything when taking the ll'C," subway when taking the TTC. Besau said. According to Dr. Michael Dr Gardam recommends wash- Gardam, an ing hands with soap and water or epidemiologist hand sanitizer with the immediately after getting off the sub- University "No one's in the Health way. This will help Network who subway wiping down prevent the virus from spreading. specializes in the poles so you have infectious dis- He also urges eases, TTC to assume everything people to get the RYANMCl.ANDRKSS flu shot. commuters are is covered in germs." flu season at greater risk "The Subway cars are a breeding ground for germs because of the number of people who use transit. of contracting -Dr. Cardam, Health Network came late this year," Dr. Michael Gardam recommends washing your hands immediately after riding transit to prevent the flu virus. Dr Gardam the spread of germs. "God knows said. "We're at the what's on the peak of the flu season right still poles you're holding," Dr. Gardam now but there's five or six left." said. "No one's in the subway wip- weeks ing down the poles, so you have to assume everything is covered in germs." Possible TTC The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that viruses can strike looming live up to 48 hours on the surfaces of objects. Toronto's Transit Union Local Health Canada also recently 113 is urging its 8,000 mem-

reported that influenza activity is bers to begin signing up for on the rise in Ontario. As many as picket duty in the event that a 1,500 Canadians are expected to new contract is not reached in time. die this year from flu-related ill- nesses. The TTC's contract with its However, TTC spokesperson workers ends on March 31. Marilyn Bolton said everyone is Workers will be eligible for a equally at risk of getting sick any- $200-a-week strike pay. where. -Ryan McLandress, news editor You can catch the flu on the subway or while shopping at Wal-

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Fcbniaiy 24, 2005 ISIews

Panel argues against U.S. missile plan HSF Candidates

Executive forums featuring the board that fence building exercise, missiles candidates will be held at Says then we've made the choice to North Campus March at leave the others behind, because 8 12:30 p.m. in the Student not weapon of you can't do both. It is not possible. Centre and at Lakeshore That, to me, is the most important Campus March 9 at 12:30 p.m. choice for "axis reason . . . that Canada should say in the Building H Cafeteria. no to this massive militarization of evil" project." The candidates running for Wrzesnewskyj framed his argu- positions are as follows: CYNTHIA REASON ment against the Ballistic Missile NEWS REPORTKK Defence plan around the premise President: Tyler Burrows, NDP Leader Jack Layton weath- that signing onto any such agree- Kimi HoUoway and Joey Svec. ered a recent bout of illness ment would constitute a forfeit of Administration North: Monday night to appear on a panel Canadian sovereignty. VP Daniella Cross, Travis Paul discussion about the dangers of "The U.S. president is the final Dafoe, Manjit Singh Dhir and the U.S.-led Ballistic Missile decision maker and there's no Chris McNeU. Defence plan. way, as a member of our sovereign VP Campus Life North: He was joined by Etobicoke parliament, I could vote to hand Karl Bossi, Shelby HiUon, Centre MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj over a part of Canada's sovereign- treasurer for Cynthia Malagerio, Sharleene Valleau, . and John ty to the American president . . ( VM ni.\ RKASCJN Osboume, Ravisher Singh Tatia Science for Peace, addressing an and this system would entail that," John Valleau Science for Peace (left), Etobicoke Centre Liberal and Stephanie Vegotsky. audience of more than 100 people he s£iid. of VP Administration Lake- at St. James United Church. Valleau, on the other hand, MP Borys Wrzesnewskjy (centre) and NDP Leader Jack Layton each shore: Cvitanovic and All three speakers agreed that questioned voiced opposition to the Ballistic Missile Defence plan Feb 21 Ana Cameron McKenzie. not only is an whether ballistic "I say the table we should be loving Canadians and we're not Campus Life Lakeshore: intercontinental missile defence VP at is the disarmament table. We going to sign on to the biggest Ravjot Chhatwal, Cleigh ballistic missile invites hostility 'We're not going to have an opportunity to stand up military build-up project ever Pottinger and Edward Reyes. not the realistic rather than pro- and say, 'We're a group of peace- conceived.'" weapon of sign on to the biggest viding security. choice among military build-up "Signing up to members of the Ballistic Missile 'axis of evil' project ever Defense, in my because of its conceived.' Opinion, increas- huge costs and es our vulnera- technological -Jack Layton, NDP Leader bility rather than requirements, protecting us," he but there are said. other simpler, An EKOS poll cheaper and more covert methods published on Feb. 12 in the available to enemies of the state. Toronto Star showed that most "They would send rockets from Canadians are on the same page as ships ju.st olfshore, they would put Layton, Wrzesnewskyj and nuclear weapons in some of the Valleau. containers that are not inspected Fifty-four per cent of

into the U.S. ever)' day . . . there Canadians surveyed said they

are lots of simpler ways to attack . oppose Canada's participation in

. . yet there is no budget for U.S. plans to build a system of defence against (these types of) interceptors used to shoot down attacks," Valleau added missiles in case of attack. Only 34 Wiile all three speakers agreed per cent said they support the Canada should abstain from pailic- program. ipation in the program, each To proponents of the plan that offered a unique reasoning for say Canada has got to be at the their position. table in order to ensure tiie U.S. "Witli that money we could be consults with the government in doing a heck of a lot. We might defense matters, Layton responded actually be making poverty histo- by proposing a different table aito- ty," Layton said. "But if we get on getlier

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http://euxtcra.humbctc.on.ca 8 Febniaiy 24 2005 Editorial

Educated students: a valuable asset the city cannot lose

It may be an unpopular opinion in the rest of Ontario but it's safe to say the city of Toronto is the province's epicentre; socially, culturally and above all, econoniically, TO. is in the driver's seat.

lb ensure our growing city continues to make strides in all areas, we need a highly-trained and well-educated workforce to sustain our growing city. But with the rising cost of living in Toronto, the prospect of bright students entering Ibronto's colleges and universities to get that training is diminishing. How can we expect to attract talented students to attend our post-secondary institutions if the average student can't afford to live in this city? The high costs of rent, tuition, food and transportation in Toronto

have left students digging deeper and deeper into their pockets . . . and many are coming up empty. Proof is in the appearance of food banks on college and university campuses, a strong signal to those in power that students are struggling to make ends meet. Evidence is also in the bottom line of student debt - now a stagger- ing $21,700 on average for graduating students.

Entering the job market burdened with a massive debt is daunting enough. But add to that the escalating costs of living in this city, and it's not rocket science to figure out that Toronto's business community will also soon suffer. Fewer and fewer of our brightest and best will choose to work here. It's already happening. The allure of affordable living in suburban Ontario is attracting students outside of Toronto's job market. wake up All three levels of government need to wake up and realize what's at stake here. As more and more baby boomers contemplate retirement, there will be a dire need for graduating students not only to fill in the void but to support the city's future economy. So you want to teach English, eh? lb stem the trend of losing our young and talented workforce, we offer the foUowTng suggestions: for several jobs, not because he down because you're replaceable didn't demonstrate a mastery of But there's something you need * Pierre Subsidb.e student housing, giving students the incentive to live on or Hamilton the language, as he told me, but to know. off campus to offset transportation costs, because South Korea prefer its Sure, you can bankroll depravi- * Offer TTC student passes for post-secondary students, giving stu- English teachers to be the colour ty in exotic destinations. Sip dents a reason to ride tlie Red Rocket, instead of having to pay for park- Two weeks ago, my friend Chris opposite his. Singapore Slings on the beach or ing, car insurance and gasoline, told me he might teach English to I've been told that the job is so down a dozen Mai Thais Make * Allow transportation costs to be a tax write-off, along with textbook make some money while he was easy, that I'd wager a high school your teeth and gums black in and tuition fees, travelling in Asia. ThEiiland's opium dens. But at * Offer more paid internships, allowing students to gain the experi- At first 1 was insanely jealous what cost? ence needed in their field, while making a living during their studies, that he'd be travelling while 1 tried You've been saddled with large * And above all, promise not to deregulate tuition fees, so that stu- to start my adult life. "It Strikes me that debts in a country that makes it dents don't need to work countless hours serving fries just so they can And after hearing another for to travel you don't have to be easy you abroad and survive. friend — who's really more of em groom Asian children for their acquaintance - choose the option particularly smart to starring role as the next superpow-

We're not asking for a ft-ee ride. We understand we have to pay our as a de facto career option, I got to - teach English.'* er Think about that they're pay- share for our education and our livelihood. But unlike the baby boomers thinking. ing you to train them out of your who've benefited from a well-funded education system, studying and liv- It strikes me that you don't job. ing in Toronto economically has become a burden too large to bear. have to be particularly smart to Now explain, in a handwritten teach English. In fact, those of us junior with a decent IQ and a little letter to the students in your who were fleeced for a university moxie could hold their own. And English class, why your hard work, and little chance of Got anymore suggestions? degree had it might be the one of the only jobs dedication and need to travel has landing our dream job upon grad- where you can have your accom- ensured that they will work more uation have the right credentials. modations paid, work for a month, cheaply, faster and more efficient- Contact the newsroom at (416) 675-6622 ext. 4514 It does help to be white, as my pack up and skip town with a ly than you ever will in or email us at [email protected] tall, darker than night friend Yaw briefcase full of money and not Chinese, Mandarin or Japanese. learned after being tumed down have your employer hunt you Didn't think so. HumberEtCetera-

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http://ctcctcra.humbcrc.on.ca Febniaiy 24, 2005 Opinion

A very bitter :-( MSN Messenger makes me farewell

to each other iii person, we have your fellow chatterer, a simple slip it's often tough to tell whether the Adam ' the benefit of reading body lan- of the fingers can guarantee you'll other person is confused or gassy. to the NHL Ledlow guage and hearing voice tones. But be explaining how that horrendous Misunderstandings aside, there's when speaking online, we have misnomer does not suggest you're also the danger that hiding behind nothing but words on the page to somehow dead inside. a computer screen will turn us all Hentley Couples will always have misun- convey thoughts. Without the aid Then there's sarcasm. Hours into the brash, gutsy people we all Small derstandings. Whether it's record- of a furrowed brow or an innocent can go by before she's finally con- wish we were. 1 can't count the ing over his tape of the hockey giggle, much of how we as humans vinced that you don't really think number of times I've gotten into m game with an episode of Queer Eye communicate is spending the an argument because 1 was feel- I'd like to personally thank the its or mistaking her $100 lingerie for lost in a sea of weekend dis- ing cheeky and said something 1 National Hockey League and your favourite oil rag, it seems poor phrasing cussing your would never say to that person's dedicated players for boldly lead- there will always be situations and mindless "They're those pieces feelings at a cou- face. And there's no sense deny- ing us down a path never before where arguments could have been emoticons. ples retreat ing what you've SEiid after you've travelled. of time-wasting avoided. For example, would be "a typed it. Whoever you've offend- Just to inform the cave- Never has this been so true there's the clas- software you spend great idea." ed is just waiting to cut and paste dwellers, the NHL has officially than since the advent of online sic use of the Emoticons your insolent remark and remind gone into a cryogenic state for the more hours thinking messaging programs like MSN word "fine." For have come a you what a jerk you are. season as of 'Wed. Feb. 16, 2005. Messenger and ICQ. They're those those of us lack- up clever screen long way in aid- I'm not tiying to discourage the It's literally on ice. t^emember pieces of time-wasting software ing the skills of a ing online mes- use of online messaging; in fact, that date, it will be infamous in names for." you spend more hours thinking up wordsmith, 'fine' sengers to I'm one of its foremost enthusiasts. sports history. When they'll wake clever screen names for, than is usually a per- exj)lain the way It's a system that keeps me in up, nobody knows. working on school assignments fectly good they feel. Gone touch with people I would've for- The chasm between the two

and spending time with loved ones. response to a are the prehis- gotten existed by now. It's also an sides is about much more than a

Aside from luring surfers to friendly query. But when it's said toric days where we laughed and excellent excuse for quick "How's mere $6.5-million. It seems nei- spend more time online than they online, it's often cause for many to cried using a clever combination of it going''" type of conversation ther side had any real inclination did when celebrities started broad- put their guard up. "'Fine?' \Vhat colons and dashes. Emoticons have when I'm on my way out. People to make a deal until the prospect casting their wedding night romps, do you mean 'fine?' What's the since evolved from those stagnant just need to remember not to take of a 30-game or less season regis- these programs are also a breeding matter? Are you mad at me?" And yellow blobs into fully functioning themselves too senously online tered as ridiculous. Only when a ground for needless fights between so forth. faces that yawn, roll their eyes or and remember to LOL once in a cancellation date was in sight couples and friends. When your smiling face and give the finger depending on your while. were the concessions made and Allow me to explain. Speaking cheery demeanor are invisible to mootl. However, with emoticons. realistic offers tabled. But stubbornness still reigned supreme and the "leaders" (both No shortage of drama riding the Red Rocket of whom 1 choose to no longer address by name) went ahead and on the subway, check out the ed their bags and feet off the that held his sandwich in a accepted the cancellation agenda. wasn't league's final cutie across the row or groove to ground. Alexia bawled, and we Styrofoam container, wedging it Why the Lauuen the beats in their headphones. could do little else but empathize on the inside of the doors offer of a S42.5-million salary cap La Rose with linkage to revenues to But it's the ones who snooze who with her embarrassment. He banged furiously for the no put really miss out. The craziest mishaps that hap- conductor to open up. but to his a secret vote amongst the players? That's a direct question for On Global TV's weeknight soap, Last summer, I was in the pen arc caught in between the (and our) horror, the train started boss. 7Vai;i 4S, viewers follow GO front car with a girl about seven doors. I've seen a mother throw a to pull out of the station The their union Maybe he was Tiain passengers on their com- years old, pleading with her par- bag of groceries between them to man started running alongside aft-aid the players would take it, mute home from downtown ents that she had to use the bath- pry them open so her four young the train tugging at the bag, only thus disintegrating his unilateral decision-making authority. Toronto - undoubtedly the most room. My eyes connected with kids could slide inside. I've seen to let go before he hit the wall. action-packed train around. fellow passengers as we the doors of a packed rush-hour As we watched the plastic bag Animosity, mistrust and greed killed this and Past episodes have featured a exchanged silent, anxious glances train accidentally open and a man flapping in die breeze en route to hockey season may kill it next year. And when the shooting, sex in the bathroom . . . that screamed: "Take her! Take fall out of the train, doing a tuck St. George Station, all 1 could finally suit again to even a bachelor party complete her!" and roll as he exited. think to myself was: 'That must players do up play games that count in North with the requisite stripper As the train made its ascent I've even seen them mistaken- be some sandwich!' America, who knows what the But if you're looking for real from Islington to Kipling, Alexia ly open in the tunnel. I envi- Unlike its fictional cousin Train potential revenue might be? The life drama, turn off the telly and reached her breaking point, sioned rodents piling into the sub- 48, which aspires to be edgy with pie they fought so fiercely to keep grab your Metropass: the TTC far screaming: way car and crawling all over me tired, formulaic storylines, the tlie NHL from hoarding will and away derails the competition. "Mommy! I'm doing it! I'm Fear Factor-style. Thankfully, they TTC holds true to the old Coca- undoubtedly yield smaller pieces, Being confined underground doing it!" stayed out. Cola slogan: you just can't beat the I for one, will not be con- and standing closer to strangers Despite her mom's pleas to Just last Friday at Spadina sta- real thing. and tributing. than you do to some family mem- "just hold on," Alexia's shame tion, a man was leaving the train So keep your eyes peeled Rocket if you'll excuse me, I bers can be unpleasant, but you streamed like a golden tide down as the chimes sounded. The riders. Your passport to potential Now, believe the NBA is calling. make the most of it. Some read the subway car, as passengers lift- doors closed on his plastic bag zaniness is only $2.25 away. Public Opinion What are you planning to do on reading week?

"Just chilling. "I'm visiting family "Maybe work, but if "I'm going to "I'm gonna go back "A little half and little relax- (Maybe) go to in Ottawa." I'm nol working, I a concert and to the Falls, that's half. A will go to Barbados probably (to) Ohio where I'm from. ation here, and a lit- movies, do a little with my mom and with friends." Probably do some tle time lo read." shopping, maybe dad." paintball with my some studying some classmates." where in there."

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http://e'cetera.huinbcrc.on.ca 10 Febnury 24, 2005 In Focus Travel the world and work abroad

ANNETTE VELHO-PEREIRA program helped her land her IN FOCUS REPORTER internship at CNN. During the past 30 years about "To sit face to face with Wolf 9,000 students have chosen an Blitzer discussing politics would affordable way to travel, and they never have happened if it weren't didn't save up for their trips. for SWAP'S guiding hand," she Instead they used a working wrote. "SWAP helped with the abroad program called Student proper documentation and neces- Working Abroad Program owned sary paperwork." and operated by the Canadian "The program is open to both Federation of Students. students and non-students under CFS director Philip Link said the age of 35. People can apply this progrsim provides a cheaper online or at a Travel CUTS travel travelling option for students. agency. Since each country has "We run a student travel different deadlines and require- agency called Canadian University ments check them on the SWAP Travel Service or Travel CUTS, website, www.swap.ca. and so it was all a part of 'What Those accepted will receive a other travel services can we pro- kit with all the necessary instruc- vide?'" tions about visas and documenta- "People can't always afford to tion. Students in the SWAP pro- travel. It gives them an opportuni- gram are also required to have ty they otherwise wouldn't have." enough funds to help them pay for SWAP director David Smith food and board until they find says the most popular travel desti- employment. A bank reference nations include Britain, Australia, stating that they have sufficient Ireland, New Zealand and the U.S. support funds is required. People chose these countries "(SWAP is) like doing your because they're English-speaking, high-wire act with a safety net," he says. Smith said. The lengdi of the SWAP pro- Students pay a SWAP fee on gram varies with each country. top of the normal airfare fees The U.S. and Germany only offer a which covers two nights accommo- summer SWAP program, while dation and ongoing support from a Britain offers students a two-year SWAP centre in the host country. visa. The catch is they can only These fees vary depending on the work for 12 months. country and range anywhere from Generally, the SWAP program $265 to $1,800. lasts for one year Smith recom- As well, at an orientation ses- mends students work eight months sion students will learn about the and travel three months. That culture, transportation, accommo- way, students will be able to see dation and how to find employ- the sights as well as earn money to ment in their host country. cover their expenses. While SWAP is a working holi-

Smith believes the program is day, they don't place students in beneficial for students. "It provides jobs. "A person should not be lim- them with an impetus to get inter- ited to a specific job. You have no national exposure and experience. mobility, no flexibility. If you go

It's wonderful for enhancing the vrith us, you've got a service organ- resume. The idea of having any ization in the other country that's kind of international experience is there to assist you, and you've got quite a positive thing." information to conduct the job In a recent issue of SWAP mag- search," he said. azine, Sigal Konig wrote how the

' r9^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hi«r Febroary 24, 2005 01 In Focus

Government work i programs secure student employment

JEROMV LLOYD only one way the government is dents. IN RK rs KKI'OKIKK trying to help students get summer "Young people are Canada's Asim Iqbal made the system work jobs. There's a wide array of pro- work force of the future. We need for him. He got a summer job grams set up by all levels of gov- to ensure that they have good through the government and he ernment. employment opportunities to pre- Skills loved it. Human Resources and pare them for the world of work," Minister "Once you get it, you don't have Development Lucienne Robillard said in a press release to look for a job again," he said. Robillard officially launched The provincial government The 19-year-old Guelph- offers similar programs at a more Humber student began by apply- local level. ing to one of the federal govern- According to Dave Raymont, a ment's summer work programs, communications officer with which places 51,000 students "Young people are Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the aged 15-24 in ministries and com- Canada's work force munity groups as government provincial government will official- employees. of the future." ly launch their job programs at the The program found him a job end of March. -Lucieiiiie Robillard, in a student employment centre The ministry provides summer where he made more than $11 an HRD Minister jobs for students in a wide variety hour working with other local stu- of areas. dents. "It can be everything from stu- Iqbal said this fostered a good dio production to tourism to food |.\1.MK1.\Y1.()I( working environment. "It's a service to manufacturing," film and television students build portfolios relaxed atmosphere," he said. "Summer Work Experience 2005" Raymont said. Experts recommend it's intergral part of personal marketing package. "Everyone's great. Basically every- last week in Ottawa. The program The potential downside of saying an a not only students with using or for one's your peer. I plan on going connects Ottawa Queen's Park back every year." job openings, it also offers subsi- employment is dealing with red dies to businesses that employ stu- tape. Freelancing in the Working in the civil service is But Karen Fast, manager of Humber Career Centre, said her office is also ready to help. She entertainment field estimates 600 students come to the centre every year for help fill- FAZEENA SAMAD try, job seekers are required to ing out forms the government IN FOCUS HKI'IJKTKR have a network of contacts and an requires. She says those who really organized portfoUo. String-pulling is the norm in the want the jobs end up gettmg them, "A portfolio is becoming an entertainment industry so finding

"Some students discover that . . . integral part of your personal mar- a job in Hollywood North can be a lot of the government (jobs), pay keting package," said Donna very difficult for emerging actors minimum wage." she said. O'Brien, a teacher in Humber's and filmmakers if they aren't well Laura Meil, a York University film and television production pro- connected with indusfry insiders. student, got her provincial park gram. "A lot of times hiring is done summer job through a provincial "A well-thought-out, put togeth- internally. It all depends on who program. That job only paid mini- er portfofio not only demonstrates you know," said Ryerson graduate mum wage, but it got her an office your skills, talents and resourceful- Craig Passfield, currently working job with the Ministry of Natural ness as a future employee, but it as a freelance camera person. Resources making $ 16 an hour the also highlights you personally. "I know a lot of people who are following summer. A portfolio is an actor's or a more qualified for a lot of the posi- "It's a pretty tight-knit commu- filmmaker's calling card; it is what tions I've had, but weren't able to nity," Meil SEiid. "If you have a ref- sets you apart from the other get the job because they didn't erence from one office, you're pret- potential candidates for the job, have an inside tip." ty likely to get a job in a second O'Brien says. A portfoUo is espe- The Canadian film and televi- looking for "One of the things I really like cially helpful when an sion industry may seem big at first about working for government is agent. glar^ce, but in reality that is not the it's not all about money," she said. "You cannot work in the profes- case. "Almost everyone in the (film "It's about saving money, not sion without one," Dainard said. and television) industry has IKKUMV l.i.(IVI) selling things or making "You need a portfolio to get an about other at some Asim Iqbal was just rehired for this summer in a job worked with each money." agent and you cannot work with- time," said Karen Fast, manager of he landed through the government's summer work program. out an agent," he said. Humber's Career Centre. You have to be flexible, market Fast said that building a net- Helpful Job Search Websites a diverse group of skills, follow-up, Government work IS crucial to getting a job in and learn to network at any indus- www.jobsetc.ca - civil service the industry try event you can get into," - student jobs through Public Service Commission "It is important that you don't www.iobs.gc.ca Networking is especially helpful bum bridges, because the person, www.nrdc.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/newprog/summer.shtml - Summer Work to freelancers as they depend on who is your co-worker, may be Experience program the contacts they make to keep your manager in your future job," - them infomied about openings in www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml summer career she advised. the industry'. placements "There are 13,000 union "In the film and television busi- - Resources and Skills ac-tors in Toronto. You have to be www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml Human ness [freelancing] is the norm, so able to compete," said Neil Development Canada we coach students to determine Damard, coordinator of the Acting www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/sumnnejbe.html - Summer before they leave Humber for Film and Television program at whether or not they have what it jobs program Humber "It's a rigorous profession takes to manage a freelancing www.youth.gc.ca - Government of Canada youth initiatives. and you need to know what you career," O'Brien said. "We live in are doing. actors make it - service _ Good www.gojobs.gov.on.ca Ontario public employment an era where job security is a thing look easy, but it's not." www.clty.toronto.on.ca/employment/ - Toronto city jobs of the past" In the film and television indus-

http://ctcc«T ra. h umbcrc. on.ca 12 Febniaiy 24. 2005 In Focus Humber's Career Centre

Job hunting hints are just steps down the hall

Key elements to landing a job

MATT BURT take programs that are easy to get nmnM&MeEMiwT IN KOCLS RKI'ORIKR jobs with after Just take some- There's good news for students on thing where there's more opportunity for you out there to a job." (ONflKTRnOlUnON the hunt for careers. get "Right now we're in a very Fast says students need to cre- good job market," says Karen Fast, ate a showcase of their work. "I CH&Nei MANAeiMENT manager of Career Centre. "There am a true believer of a portfolio seem to be lots of jobs in most pro- for every student in the college," gram categories. Some are lower she says. than others, but generally speaking, there seems to be a really good upturn in the number of positions right now." "Academic Located in H107, the centre offers mock interviews, business background and a card services and lots of handout tight, concise resume material But their biggest activity is resume assistance, where stu- are key ingredients." dents can access a free half-hour -Ktircii I'iisl, Career Centre appointment to help them craft a true masterpiece. "We probably put a 1.000 resumes through in a semester, tine AW easy," Fast says. Academic backgi-ound and a tight, key There is also one-on-one job concise resume are search assistance available, full ingredients, but networking is Internet access, and free faxing clearly very important. Fast stress- aiid printing for students. es. Social skills are a clear part of the overall approach. "So much of it is done electron- part. Fast says ically now that you really have to For the most

( VINC/K WlhRON MNSWORTH pull together a really smart elec- very few prospective employers Karen Fast, manager of Humber College's Career Centre located in HI 07, offers a variety of tronic package," Fast says. the Career Centre deals witli take" services tt> help students find jobs. She says self-marketing is the biggest key to landing a job. "Go directly to employers' web- advantage of students in a negative way. sites. Do some follow-up to the job "We do have some of those Employment agencies increase chances for success search. Make sure you're connected to the employers, either elec- employers, but I would say a - tronically or with a follow-up type majority of them 80 per cent of them - are there for legitimate CAMERON AINSWORTH-VINCZE ifications and includes all work these days," Fast says. of phone call." IS kik:ls rki'urikr purposes," she says. experience relevant to the position The initial phone call usually Fast says students should \eam the importance of promoting them- When employers don't call Finding that dream job after grad- you are seeking," says Azriel consists of a 15-minute interview selves aijd creating a buzz. back and leave students hanging, uation can be difficult, but help is Menahem, vice-president of Care 4 where recruiters ask follow-up it's sometimes hard to know how When it comes to summer available for those who seek it. You Placement Agency, dedicated questions and test communication to react. employment, it's sometimes a good Across the GTA, 333 employ- to administrative, hospitality and skills. "You need to take the initiative ment agencies are matching eager customer service. Fast encourages students to pre- idea to stick with one place, says but there is a line to be drawn," job seekers with employers. "You should also take the time pare for the call by having a copy Kim Daniels, 20, media studies and public relations student. Fast says. "You can't harass an "Getting that first job after to read the job description and tai- of their resume and portfolio near employer I would suggest you e- school can be extremely hard," lor your resume to the skills identi- the phone, along vkith a pen and mail an employer back afterwards says Jeremy Goldberg, manager of fied in that posting," Menahem paper and thank them for the interview, ATS Reliance recruitment which said. Although job seekers may pass "I would suggest you but after that you really can't push specializes in engineering, IT, con- Submitting a good resume, the initial interview with ease, them any further. You can struction and automotive. however, is only the first step in recruiters require a formal in-per- e-mail an employer approach them maybe twice." "Education is not always achieving your goal. Karen Fast, son interview to take place before back afterwards and For students not yet looking for enough, so you need to separate manager of Humber's Career determining whether or not they a career, Fast has more good news yourself from the competition." Centre at the North Campus, says will send job hopefuls to a client. thank them for the from the summer job front. So how do you set yourself students frequently forget the To increase the chances of suc- interview." "Summer jobs have been com- apart and grab the attention of importance of presenting yourself cess during the interview, it's ing through beautifully for the last recruiters? "Students often have Uttle con- important to dress well and show -Karen Fast, Career Centre few years, so there should be lots "The most important step is to cept of self-marketing and don't up on time. of opportunity there," she says. create a resume that dearly states properly prepare themselves for "If you are wearing flifhflops "Try, try, try to get related your skills, accomplishments, qud- the initial phone call which is huge and jeans, you've failed," Goldberg employment to your program. said. "This will be my fourth summer That's where you're going to really "Remember to speak clearly, at the golf club," she says. Holding impress the employer when it make eye contact, answer ques- dovm a summer job involves "mak- comes to graduation time. There tions directly and be enthusiastic ing sure you're a good employee shouldn't be too much difficulty SAM'S WATCHE C instead of negative about your and that you do the job that you're doing that if you start early skills and experiences." supposed to. You do it well and -I JEWELLERY ^^_y enough." Students should also take cer- your boss v^ill like you." So when is early enough? precautions dealing with Some students also seem confi- - Specialize in Italian Gold tain when Vce'^'^®^ "Last December," Fast said, employment agencies. dent and positive that there's a 18K, UK, 10K. laughing. >j^aV\vXV "If the job sounds too good to strong job market waiting for them - Brand name watches ^ when it comes to long-term ^ vTad*^' be true, it probably is," Fast said. Job Search Websites - repair ^'^ careers. Jewellery & watch Agencies often post opportuni- Several websites devoted to "With my program, it's easy to ties to simply acquire personal helping people find perma- a job for the summer and as a Woodbins Centre information for database puqaoses, get nent employment and sum- career I don't think that should be 500 Rexdale Blvd. (416)674-7317 and job seekers should avoid pay- mer jobs. Among the more a problem," says Ruth, 24, a stu- M9W 6K5 Fax:(416)674-7318 ing any upfront fee. helpful sites are workopolis- dent doing her Personal Support campu5.com and monster.ca. Worker profile. "(Students) should

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Febni«iy24,200S

Saying goodbye to the dean of 'gonzo' journalism

Dear Reader,

What follows is a manuscript delivered by the author past deadline, over his word count and nearly incomprehensible. The author has requested that we change nothing, so as not to taint the quality of the piece. We regret any factual errors, inconsistencies or potentially offensive remarks. We were unable to confirm or deny many of the facts in this piece. A man named Hunter S. Thompson did exist. The writer might have read some of his books. The opinions do no reflect those of the editors ... Dana Broum, editor-in-chief, Humber EtCetera 02/24/2005

PIERRE HAMILTON He concocted lies that told the That place 1 found at the bottom ARTS KDITCIR truth; lies that took Americans to of my third (or was it my fourth?) I was somewhere in Brampton a hill, where, if it was a clear glass of Wild Turkey, hunched when the booze began to take enough night, "you could go up a over the keyboard, staring at the hold. I remember writing some- steep hill in Las Vegas and look keys in the hope that his work thing like "Hunter Stockton left, and with the right kind of was not in vain, that some part of Thompson was the dean of eyes you can almost see the hi^ him would flow through me. Few 'gonzo journalism." water mark the point - that place will remember him for more

It is entirely possible that I where the wave finally broke and than a drunken buffoon; in fact, was drunk and listening to The rolled back." I'm the first to admit, he was no End by The Doors, thinking Johnny Carson. about trie death of Thompson, a Roger Black, art director of man who championed a brand of the Rolling Stone during the '70s, subjective journalism that made Whether on the road told me his favorite HST story the writer an active participant in or at home, HST was was when the 'gonzo' journalist the story. offered him some cocaine on the a drifter, always in To put it bluntly, HST put the tip of a hunting knife. "I" into journalism. search of the "Typical Hunter. Friendly, The Kentucky-bom writer stoned and a little treacherous," Thompson's writing flowed from his fingers like a drug- injected his maniacal personality American dream — or he said. induced hallucination, a stream of consciousness rant from a Yes, the things others but couldn't say. into every assignment, shoving Avhat was left of it. HST was insane. He was man who wrote thought aside conventional wisdom and your ego left unchecked, high off truth as he would a wrinkled, old of whatever the rambling idiot, "Maybe this is all pure gibberish - a product of woman, as he reached for that whose cruel wit offended most final bottle of Wild Turkey from The hippies lost and his mes- could get his hands on. And yet the demented imagination of a lazy drunken hill- the shelf, unleashing that laugh, sage was grim: America was on during journalism's halcyon days, billy with a heartfull of hate who has found out a that more than slightly disturbed the brink of something - some- he spewed out stories for Esquire, howl, as he vanished into the thing evil, something Nixon, Playboy, any number of newspa- way to live out there where the real winds blow - dark, black night something Republican. Eers and magazines, and the to sleep late, have get wild, drink whiskey My generation knows him as In print, he was a pathological ible of counterculture. Rolling fun, and the laughable sociopath por- liar, a monster with an insatiable Stone. In all honesty, I never ride fast on empty streets with nothing in mind trayed by Johnny Depp in Fear appetite for all sorts of drugs, expected the old bastard would arid Loathing in Las Vegas, a film whatever would bring him closer croak. Just disappear into the except falling in love and not getting arrested . . that began an article in Rolling to humanity's true nature, that of one of rus drug-fuelled as Eages Res ipsa loquitur Let the good times roll Stone 30 years earlier, an article feral, rabid place within us all. inges never to be heard ftr)m -Hunter S. ThcMiipson that blossomed into a book, and agam. finally the film . . . For So, as I paced the hardwood Thompson, truth was a four-let- floor Monday morning, periodi- ter word, an unattainable goal cally staring out at uie snow- LISTED sullied by some far off notion of covered roads, haphazardly journalistic integrity, an unlikely shovelling my brieakfast into nit-and-run victim, the result of a my mouth, I was ill-pre- THIS WEEK'S TOP TEN: rain-slicked road and pared to hear the FILMS ABOUT JOURNALISM IM*IEM0RY OF HST driver/madman for blasted talk box whom intoxication blurt out: "In a \.AUthe President's flkn knew no bounds. minute a look IL Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Whether on the back at the life of IIL The Insider road or at his fortified Hunter S. rV. Broadcast News compound in Aspen, Thompson." V. The Pelican Brief Colorado, HST was a drifter, Turns out the VI. The Paper always in search of the American fucker shot himself at VII. Salvador dream - or what was left of it this Woody Creek home. VIII Shattered Glass Occasionally, he stumbled But don't dwell on it IX. Tall! Radio across it at the side of tlie because if you read his work, X. Almost Famous road, stripped of its you'd know its the only allure, the unwitting ending that fit. Life YOU KNOW WE'RE RIGHT, BUT IF YOU DISAGREE SEND casualt)' of American can't kill guys like US A NASTY EMAIL, WE DARE YOU! decadence and deprav- HST; they never [email protected] ity run amok. truly die.

http://ctcetera.hiimberc.on.ca Febnuiy24,2005 J5 Arts Toronto restaurant to unleash a circus of stylish fashions

ALEXANDRA DEMARIA dancers, singers and magicians. ARTS RKIiORTFR These characters will mingle For one night Azure restaurant will through the crowd, but the real set aside its food menu and serve stars will be the models strutting up a three-ring circus fashion new looks on the catwalk. extravaganza. Representing Montreal's vibrant Nestled downtown on Front St fashion scene will be designs from in the Intercontinental Toronto ON & ON Collections, Eve Graval Centre, Azure will be the venue for and clothing from the popular retail an event called Here Come the store, The 3 Monkeys. Animals. Toronto-based lingerie line But don't expect to see lions and Sister Underwear and designs by tigers pacing the well-polished Jay Barrigar, under the label Quip, floors of the dining room. Instead, will represent the megacity. be prepared to be awed and enter- Sara Graham is the woman tained by the hustle and bastle of behind the fim and sexy designs of Toronto's fashion industry, says Sister Underwear. She's enjoying all Jeff Chan, one of the event coor- a the media attention and looks for- dinators. ^J ^ ward to her moment in the cen- MARV BIINNICl Throughout the tre ring. Aspiring pot growers can try their luck at the Grow-Op Game, but according to Robyn Ellins of the Friendly Stranger, learn that the pitfalls the benefits. evening, the latest n "For every show 1 many outweigh trends of Canadian do, there is a different designers will grace crowd. It's a great the runway. opportunity to New board game capitalizes on "The show people designers £ire what the line specifi- looks like," cally ':?«.-^? she marijuana and reefer madness picked •-»• 3»->«»'J- (SniP(J?ii2 said. MARY BONNICI ripping out grow operations and broach the subject than to be play- from ARTS REPORTER sending players directiy to jail. ing a game?" Gamer said. Toronto and Along with Move over. Monopoly: there's a And just like real life, players "It also shows players that there Montreal in em the wild circus new game in town, shipped fresh encounter good or bad karma, is a lot more to (growing pot) than attempt by organ- theme, there will also be from Vancouver, where it's through cards that tell the player meets the eye, and (it's) a lot easi- izers to form a better a clothing and acces- become quite the hit - or should they have either experienced posi- er to get 'busted'." community that will n, sories market So as that be toke? tive situations like receiving a "Some of the people who have support the exceptional the martinis flow, visi- The Grow-Op Game promises played it have said it is safer to talents of Canada," Chan tors can peruse the to be as realistic as possible. It invest your money than to be try- said. stalls and inspect the inftision allows players to experience the ing to do this," Ellins said. The night is geared toward of unique designs by local "It's more like the high risks and rewards associated He said the game actually Toronto's fashion-minded popula- artists. with starting up a marijuana grow- Game of Life, applied teaches people that this career tion. The event takes place Feb. 25. ing operation by mimicking sce- choice is a dangerous one. "They It is first of four fashion events For information on any of the four to growling pot." narios from the life of a former didn't realize how many pitfalls put together as Fashion Circus and Fashion Circus events visit grow operator. -Robin Ellins, Friendly Stranger were involved." the schedule includes a line-up of www.fashionasaforce.com. The game is the brainchild of a When asked for his opinion on 20-something known as "The the game, Etobicoke North Liberal Rabbit." According to the game's MP Roy Cullen said he didn't want McMaster plans to open a website, "Rabbit" developed the growing bonus or negative ones to trivialize its illegal pursuit but idea after a stint in the slammer for Uke having the power cut. said the government has no plans growing pot as a way to show The Grow-Op Game's founder, to take action. 'research concert hall' to study would-be grow operators "the Kevan Gamer, describes it as "edu- "We have games like Clue excitement danger, rewards and cational." where people are killing each

failures of (growing meunjuana) "The time to teach your kids other with candlesticks or ropes. I music's effects on the mind without the real risks associated about drugs is not when they are don't know why we would make a with the industry." already using drugs. So what easi- special case out of a grow-op "It's more like the game of Life, er way for parents and families to game." SCOTT JORDAN hall for performances and ARTS REPORTER applied to growing pot" said Robin research. Ellins, owner of Toronto cannabis Music surrounds us on a daily "We are interested in per- culture shop Friendly Stranger. basis but the effect it has on our formance aspects as well, so the "It's good to play with the fami- brains is widely speculated. idea of a research concert hall ly, get the parents involved, get the At McMaster University, was something of interest," grandparents." members of the Psychology Trainer said. The game is the first of its kind Department are in the process of While the facility plans to and has been flying off the shelves creating a facility to study music work directly with the McMaster of Toronto's cannabis culture and its effects on the human music program, the possibility of stores. It was a hot gift item this mind. working with other music pro- past Christmas, selling 500 units in Laurel Trainor is one of the grams is stiU unknown. its first week of sales in Vancouver. psychology professors who is Denny Christianson, director "It's been a huge success," behind the push for the new of the Humber's School of Music, Ellins said. "Everyone wants to get facility. doesn't think Humber will be in on this game." "I am particularly interested working vnth McMaster anytime Six players take turns rolling in how music is processed in the in the future. the dice, and moving around the brain and how the brain gets "1 don't think there could be a board. They rent property and wired up in childhood according direct benefit from this facility buy equipment to cultivate a suc- to its experience," she said. on a program like Humber's cessful harvest. The facility would include a music program," Christianson Moving in tlie opposite way is research aresi, a music school, an said. "But it could have an the "GrowBu.ster." He fiilfiils the M\in llllSNICt undergraduate Specialization in impact on how society perceives role of the dnig squad, landing on Music Cognition and a- concert music." Robin Ellins says the Grow Op Game, which retails for S39.95, an unsuspecting players propert}', is flying off the shelves.

http://etcetera.humberc.on.ca 16 Febroary 24, 2005 Arts Storied West African tradition brought back to life in new book

ERIN TAYLOR The idea for tlie book came AKIS KKl'ORTKK from La Parole, an open mic series T-Dot Griots is a book that takes that Richardson used to run and the West African tradition of oral perform at in Toronto. story telling and puts it in written She and Green felt it was impor- form. tant to put the spotlight on Karen Richardson is one of the Canadian artists who were show- editors of the casing their tal- anthology, which ents each week. includes the work "We realized "This book is a of black, spoken- we were onto word poets, play- community thing, it's something wrights, short fic- (when we) a useful artifact of tion writers, musi- became aware cians emd more. Toronto." of the scope, She described value and talent -Kami Richardson, editor T-Dot Griots as of all these "expressly black artists Canadian, express- who are here in ly black and expressly Ibronto." Toronto," Richardson said. She worked on the book with Richardson said that Toron-toni- Steven Green and after receiving ans sometimes get too comfortable more than 300 submissions, they within their own cultural niche. "To found it hard to whittle down the gain a larger audience you have to selection. sometimes break out of your tradi- "We asked ourselves, 'Does (the tions." submission) talk about Toronto or "This book is a community any specific places? Does it refer- thing. It's a useful artifact of ence the Canadian experience? Toronto, a sort of time capsule of

Can it directly involve the reader?'" where we're at," she said.

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Spin This Two of Opera's rising stars take to the stage

JAQUELINE AFONSO scheming Dr Bartolo. ing in more than 20 Gilbert and wife, Cio-Cio-San, and leaves her to ARTS RKPORTKR Wendy Maxwell, who plays Sullivan operettas. return to the U.S., while Madame The Barber of Seville is a classic Rosina, said her experience at the Like Maxwell, Romulo Delgado Butterfly, keeps faith that he will opera that gained pop culture sta- TOR has been challenging. "At first, also has musical training experi- retum. tus and beamie immortalized by it was overwhelming because it's a ence, but in guitar and saxophone. "A true artist never stops learn- Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. very big part - it was like a crash Delgado currently studies at the ing," said Delgado of his opera Performances of The Barber of course from September to Royal Conservatory of Music, and training. "An opportunity to sing Seville and Giacomo Puccini's December to get it all memorized." has been studymg opera for two the lead role in an opera with only Madame Butterfly can be seen at Msucwell has been taking formal years. He vnll be making his debut two years of training does not hap- The Chemical Brothers the Bickford Centre (777 Bloor singing lessons for 10 years, but opera performance as Benjamin pen all the time." Push the Button W.) until March 6. The Toronto has been belting out tunes her Franklin Pinkerton in Puccini's Admission to the operas is $12 4 OUT OF 5 Opera Repertoire hosts the yearly whole life. "It was only after I got Madame Butterfly. for students and $22 for adults.

opera event, which helps profes- my first really big role, that 1 real- It's the story of a U.S. Navy Tickets can be purchased by phone TTie Chemical Brothers success- sional soloists and young singers ized I'm not going to get any better Lieutenant, who marries a geisha ^4 16-393-05.30) or at the venue. fully blend hip-hop, techno and gain musical experience by playing than this on my own, and that's house music on their latest lead roles. when 1 started teiking lessons. I effort, Push. the Button. This is Gioachino Rossini's opera The really want to get better and have National Defense one of those CDs with a few 1^1 Defence nationale Barber of Seville is about Rosina, a a lot more confidence - that's great songs while the rest of it is young woman adored by two very what lessons give you." forgettable. opposite male characters, the She has performed in numer- Highlights include Galvanize, Great opportunities Des posslbilites lovesick Count Almaviva and the ous theatrical productions, appeeir- a collaboration with rapper Q- malce all the formidables font Tip, with beats that make you difference toute la difference want to dance even if you don't Interested in Residence? know how. The disc gets pro- gressively more tepid by track seven, Left Right, that was a kind Summer 2005 (May Ist - Aug 24th) or of confusing hii>hop heavy tune Fan/Winter 2005-06 (Aug 27th -April 28th) that doesn't fit with the rest of the album. This is an album that will appeal to a lot of music lovers. Apply No

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Lights, camera, action! Fundraising pays off as film students project their ideas on camera

for the Night said it's very dark. Humber film and television KIMBERLEY HAWLEY "It's about a communication students as well as crew Ains HhI'dlOKK breakdown between a young, members from the other married couple," he said films. Quiet on set! Filming at Humber Some of the other actors is in progress. Villain are from the Alliance of

Six films are currently being Villain is a comic book-style com- Canadian Cinema, Tele- shot by second-year Humber film edy depicting the final confronta-- vision and Radio Artists. students. tion between characters Villain ACTRA is a guild formed to All 70 students in the program and Hero. protect the rights of artists were required to write a script. "I would like to tell an emo- in these three mediums. The stories were narrowed down tional story, one that hits home to 10 in each category by teach- with youth — or at least gets a Daddy's Little Girl ers. Students were then asked to laugh or two," said director Nick Daddy's Little Girl is about a vote on which six they wanted to Mcanulty. father who doesn't get to see turned into a 10-minute flick. In the story, three henchmen see his daughter veiy often

Each student is required to decide to give up on their classic because he is no longer with contribute $100 to the project battle against the hero. her mother The daughter and almost $1,500 was raised Villain and Hero switch places dies and has to decide through donations and events by the end of the film in a funny between Heaven and Hell. including bake sales. twist, that scriptwriter Jesse Her parents are representa- Here's the skinny on the six: Macmillan said viewers have to tions of each: her mom, tune in to see. Hell, and her dad, Heaven. Mombot "It's a tired story, villain vs. After losing his wife, Owen Tulley hero. Everyone is tired of the hero Pernicious falls in love with a robot who winning, so the twist at the end Pernicious seems to have becomes a mother to his two chil- really makes the film interesting." film students questioning dren. His teenage daughter, what It's about. Janessa, is torn between her Man on the Moon "It's sort of a multiple crush, football star Chad, and her Man on the Moon pokes fun at the personality," Mcanulty said. father's choice for a prom date, 1969 moon landing by suggesting "It addresses dissociative nerdy Leonard. NASA hired a B-movie director to disorder" When both young men show fake the landing The story takes place in up to take Janessa to the prom, "The style of comedy appeals Pernicious' head represent- Mombot comes to the rescue and tg me, and we can have fun with ed by a set that includes joins the two men by way of laser it," said director Derek Losier. walls covered in veins. beam. "The film is like a 50s sit- The story was written by The lid is being kept com meeting modern day," said Mombot producer Sarah Guest. tight on this film and producer Sarah Guest. She said she was surprised that Mcanulty won't give too her script was chosen to be filmed much away. Out for the Night because she wrote it the night Filming will continue

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http://ctcctcra.humbcrc.on.ca Febniary 24, 2005 J9 Arts Community group opposes postering bylaw

Public Space coordinator Dave Meslin urges people to "violate" the system JENNIFER GOLDBERG ARTS RF.PORTKR the table because of Mayor David think there are some people who "Putting up one poster that "Freedom of expression can Miller's "Qean and Beautiful City" perceive it to be addressed as part hundreds of people read as be messy because we have three Calling all musicians, artists, and initiative. of that project." opposed to flyering them individu- million people in the city, and community leaders: the Toronto "I don't anything's changed But Shelly Petrie, executive ally actually helps reduce the people have a lot to say," she Public Space Committee is encour- since 1999 when it was originally director of the Toronto waste of paper," she said. said. "So I don't think the goal of aging a little civil disobedience. discussed," Weinstock said. "I just Environmental Alliance, said Meslin said posters can con- having a beautiful city should be The community group, dedicat- think that as "Clean and Beautiful posters are environmentally tribute to clatter on the streets, but to the point where we eliminate ed to protecting shared space in City" it has become high-proWe. 1 sound. that's not necessarily a bad thing. all clutter" the city, is opposing a proposed city bylaw that would restrict Torontonians from putting up posters on public utility poles. Committee coordinator Dave Meslin says even if the bylaw passes, people should continue to put up posters. "We'll be encouraging people to violate the bylaw and be I charged so we can take it to court and defeat it there." The bylaw is scheduled for discussion by the city's planning and transportation committee in

March. If it passes, posters containing identical information would have to be posted 100 metres apart, and only on specific plastic pole collars designated by the city. Meslin said these restrictions would infringe on the right to freedom of expression. "If city council bans posters, they're essentially sterilizing neigh- bourhoods from any kind of community expression or art," he said. "We're suiTounded by all these commercials, ads and posters, this little glimpse of what the community is really about." Meslin said the arts community would be hit hardest if the bylaw passes.

"Freedom of expression can be messy... because we have three million

people in the city."

-Shelly Petrie, executive director Top prize winners receive $250 The Toronto Public Space Committee rsiised awareness and money for their campaign against the bylaw with the "Welcome to Our Living Room" benefit concert in regional competition last Friday at the a Bloor Cinema. Seven Canadian musicians, including Gentleman Reg donated their time to perform and alert people Come to the HSF office to pickup a about what's going on in city hall. Gentleman Reg said putting up pacicage to enter your solo, duo or

posters is essential to getting a CBGIIIt?C39ClteQ3' fledgling music career off the ensemble act in Campus Music ground. "It's a huge way to get your message across for a pretty Explosion's annual "Battle of the reasonable amount of money," he containing a said. "I think (the bylaw) would Bands". Oemo tapes affect things greatly." of three songs must he This is not the first time the minimum bylaw has been addressed by the suhmitted no later than dty. It's been debated twice in UCC council, and both times it was nOr opposed. Friday iViarch 11th. Frank Weinstock, manager of the city's policy and business planning unit, prepared the bylaw for city council. He says it's back on Tues. March 15 @ Caps 8:00 pm

http://ctcctcra.humbcrc.on.ca 20 Febnwiy 24. 2005 Life Alumni Watch Car show revs up students Scrimger finds the humour in Humber's industrial design program enters auto drawings life through in the World Automotive Design Competition in T.O. writing novels JANET BOUGIE NEHA SHARDA LIFE REPORTER I.IFK RKI'ORTF.R Richard Scrimger's books convey the The Canadian International $10,000 U.S. truth of life with a thread of humour. Autoshow is in full gear, and a Though neither "1 think of humour like sweat," he handful of Humber students are Bekas nor Ruszkowski said. "If you run around, you're going along for the ride. placed, they did have to sweat If I put words together, Mario Bekas and Martin the privilege of attend- humour's going to be there. Ruszkowski are two of five ing an exclusive design "When I'm talking to kids, it's Humber industrial design stu- forum headed by auto- going to be comic. I try to be with dents who have entries in the motive designers for them in a way that reflects the joy of World Automotive Design General Motors, life, and, if I can bring joy into kids' Competition at this year's Mercedez-Benz, Ford lives, that's a gift I'm delighted to autoshow. and Pininfarina. have." "I entered the show because I Marek Reichman, The Humber graduate parlayed always had a passion for automo- one of the forum's his summer creative writing training biles," Bekas said. speakers is the design into a successful vmting career. TTie The third-year design diploma director for Interior Nose from Jupiter, The Way to student designed a car as part of Strategy at Ford. Schenectady, Still Life with Children, his thesis project, but says this He said forums and and Crosstown are a few of his cher- competition is a great way for competitions like this ished pieces. him to see where he stands as far are an excellent way for Although Scrimger attended the as his skills go. aspiring designers to University of Toronto to study law, he The design competition is in learn what they need to switched his major to English because its fourth year at the autoshow. do to step up to the those were the courses he enjoyed Students from design schools plate. more. around the world are asked to "Presentation of Scrimger said the watershed design a concept car with univer- work is vitally impor- Martin Ruszkowski said he hopes his TC 360 car design that he show- moment in his vmting career hap- sal appeal, and that might fea- tant. be The idea has to pened between 1994 and 1995. cased at the autoshow will help him to continue his car design career. sible for production 10 years be there too, but it's from now the presentation that old Avi Persaud, a second-year gram doesn't offer a focus on Bekas and Ruszkowski were sells the work." industrial design student relished the world of automotive competing against 97 students Each school is limited to only the opportunity to sit amongst design, so opportunities like such accomplished auto design- those provided at the ers. autoshow give design students

"This is one of the things I a lot more perspective on their look forward to every year desired field.

because it gives Botli Bekas you a chance and to see what the Ruszkowski professionals in "Presentation is hope to contin- the field are important. The idea ue their educa- doing," he said. tion in automo- "It's our has to be there, but tive design way of seeing abroad. it's presentation that what the trends Bekas will are, under- sells the work." - attend the Art standing what Center College -Marek Reichman, speaker their goals are, of Design in Richard Scrimger and it gives California for |,\\KTKOL(;lK you something the next four Fellow industrial design student Jonathan Strack designed a to think about as you're pro- years, majoring in transportation "I had been a writer but not a he said. "The writing pro- Volkswagen NU to be put on display at the Toronto car forum. gressing through school." design. great one," "They give some insight into You can see their ideas, and gram taught me some useful, practical fix)m nearly 30 design schools what the world is seeing as pro- many other cool designs at the tips and connected me to a network including entries from five entries, but many other worldwide fessional design." SkyDome and the Metro Toronto of writers." Australia, Sweden, Japan, China, design students also attended Humber's Convention Centre. The Shortly after completing the and the U.S. the forum. n d u s t r i a 1 Autoshow runs until Sunday, course, Scrimger wrote his first novel, The judging took place last Twenty design Feb. 27. Crosstown, published in 1996. Thursday morning. A Montreal four-year- pro- Scrimger said teaching someone student who won first place and how to write well is impossible but, took home moulding writers to be better is use-

ful. "An interaction with 100 different writers under one roof helps to understand different perspectives of writing." The Mr. Christie's Award winner ad^Tsed prospective writers to take a writing course. He believes ever)' book deserves an address and listening to established writers can be very helpful.

"I urge aspiring writers to take a writing course. It is a pre-requisite now and shows that you actually care for the profession."

http://etcetera.humbercon.ca Febnuiy 24. 2005 H Life Black Too much noise bad for health schooling:

KATIE LAMB According to the Health Effects I.IFK KKl'ORTKR of Noise, a report released by the separate Kate Shepard has not slept well in city of Toronto in 2000, low lev- nine years. els of urban noise have proven to Shepard is a resident of increase such health conditions as but equal Toronto Island who's been a vic- headaches, stress, high blood tim of noise pollution. On any pressure and even learning dis- given night, Shepard, her family abilities amongst children. Researcher believes and other islanders are woken up Brenda Carson of the Hearing several times a night by the noise Foundation of Canada is also con- black-focused schools from the Docks Entertainment cerned with the long-term effects may stem dropout rate Complex, located directly across of noise on people. the harbour. "More and more baby boomers "In my bedroom, we can hear are becoming deaf," she said. NEHASHARDA a variety of noises like loud "Young people also have to realize I.IKK RKI'dlOKK thumping bass," she said. "The that they don't need to listen to The creation of experimental sound enters my chest." music so loud. It causes deafness." black-focused schools with more Shepard and other island resi- "Living on island when there black faculty and Afrocentric cur- dents have been deterred from is the level of noise that comes riculum can help stem dropout going outside because during the from the Docks, I feel trapped and rates among black students, says a evening they can hear the sounds victimized," Shepard said. "It has leading Canadian researcher of of the disc jockey shouting out to a huge impact on the quality of Traffic and night clubs are all daily distractions that are consid- race and schooling. the cheering crowds. your life." ered "noise pollution." These may cause health problems. According to George Jerry Sefa "We can't go outside and have For students, noise can take a Dei, a professor of sociology at the a dinner party," she said. She said toll on their studies as well. noise from the traffic outside," she she said dealing with noise was a the noise often lasts until 7 or 8 Teresa Chiavaroli, a Humber University of Toronto, current said. "Where I lived, the walls compromise for living downtown. school curriculum doesn't reflect a.m. radio-broadcasting student, said it were so thin you could hear the Shepard, other island residents Noise is the lives of black students. He said pollution a fact of life was a huge adjustment moving garbage trucks." and the Docks are currently in the zero tolerance code leads to for many city residents that is not from the suburbs to downtown. Chiavaroli said the noise would hearings with the Alcohol and immediate expulsion or suspension only a nuisance but can be detri- "When you first move down- really get to her on the nights Gaming Commission of Ontario. of school children for minor for- mental to their health. town, you have to adapt to all the before important tests. However, bidden behaviours or offences, and stigmatizes them. "A school is not defined by vi^ho Wellness participants still up to the Challenge goes there. This black-focused school is an experiment, one of the majiy steps that we can take to ANDREA UTTER more confidence," she said. "1 lower the dropout rates. I strongly I.IKK RKI'dKTKU can't believe that it's only been feel that there is a scenario of Nick Farnell and Irene Enesi, par- two weeks and there's been all black disengagement in society. ticipants in the six-week Wellness these changes. It's like, 'Where Therefore, we need more black Challenge, have a little more have I been all my life?'" representation in schools." bounce in their step than three Chinsam is amazed by Enesi's Jcneine Graham, a 20-year-old weeks ago. progress. early childhood care student, "Things are going really well," "I think she has made the agreed that while teaching staff said Natalie Chinsam, residence biggest strides," Chinsam said. should retlect more diversity she dining hall manager and nutrition "She has put the most energy into didn't agree with tlie concept of consultant . for the challenge. "I changing. It's just awesome." different schools for blacks. know they're having a tough time Although Enesi said she feels with certain things but they're lighter and her clothes feel loos- doing their very best. I'm really er, she agrees with her trainer impressed with the effort they are that waiting until the end of the "I strongly feel that putting in." AM)RK,\ UlTKR challenge to weigh herself will be rewarding. The project has put eight stu- Irene Enesi, a Wellness Challenge participant, is feeling better much more there is a scenario of dents to a test of fitness and on her third week after eating healthier and exercising regularly. "It will be better because we'll black disengagement health in order to achieve indi- be so excited and surprised," vidual goals. temptations herself Her biggest Enesi has increased her cardio Enesi said. in society." The Etceteras chosen partici- is hot chocolate, but she has been workouts to 25 minutes and has fighting pretty started doing 15 repetitions of -George Jerry Sefa Dei, professor pants are already seeing results in a good battle. Check humberrezlife.ca/wellness 12 last week. the third week of the program. "She's down to one cup of hot weights up from for personal journals from

chocolate a . . . she's doing, All the exercise and healthy "On Thursday we ran five day Farnell and Enesi as well as the

. . attitude . has her (kilometres) it's a gradual her very best to eat whole wheat eating changed other participants. increase, but gradual enough that pastas, fruits and veggies and lots on life. "We should be integrated it's not that difficult," Farnell said. of water," Chinsam said. "I feel livelier . . . and I have because it teaclies us how to live in Farnell is working on his a diverse environment. It also endurance to reach his goal of teaches us tolerance accept- and running a half-marathon by June. ance for other cultures," she said. "Every time I go on the tread- "This is a problem that exists mill 1 improve," he said. and we can't dismiss it," Dei said. "Whether I go farther or I go "People talk about separatism and faster, I've noticed improvement I'm not advocating it. These every time." §>h(^<^r firtistry, your Styliz; schools would be created to He has been following and address a problem they would Chinsam's recommended diet by to students of any colour. 6xpi3rt

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22 February 24, 2005 Life Looking into the future at the Psychic Expo Psychic showcases power to change lives

CHARLENE MCCALLUM "We're getting about 5,000 As a self-proclaimed tenth gen- tions, they're more open (than) in body that thought they would LIKK RF.PORTF.R people a show," said Don eration psychic, she assists in Canada." never have a baby then hearing For those looking to the stars or Nausbaum, director of the Psychic police investigations, but often She has done psychic readings, back from them, 'You're not going the cards for answers, Toronto's Expo since 1983. times it's not the police who con- tarot cards, psychometry and spiri- to believe this . . . I'm pregnant'." Psychic Expo was the place to be One well-known psychic contact her tual readings for 31 years and says She said she receives e-mails, last weekend. sultant in attendance was Miki, the "Anytime I've actually done that it's been a mixture of positive and letters and calls from customers Sixty-seven vendors sold every- Toronto-based psychic who cur- kind of work, it's at the request of negative experiences. thanking her and giving updates thing from astrographs to tarot rently writes a psychic advice col- the family initially," Miki said. "In Miki said there are many bene- on their progress. cards and showcased their talents umn in the free daily Toronto 24 the States, they're more prone to fits. One couple e-mailed her to tell at the International Centre. Hours. use psychics with crime investiga- "Predicting a baby for some- her that they were getting married in 37 days after she had told them they were meant to connect. However, it's not always good news that comes Miki's way.

"I told a lady once, 'You need to go to the doctor, you've got a tumour in your breast'." Find Voui- -lFGCUSj- -Miki, psychic

"I told a lady once, 'You need to go to the doctor, you've got a

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deal with it now, it's coming out and you're not going to die,'" Miki said. Six years later, she said she heard back from the woman who claimed to be cancer-free and thanked \hki for saving her life. Miki warns her c-ustomers to be aware of fraudulent psychics. "There's a million people wan- dering around here who think they'cc clairvoyant," she said.

Being born this way is a niLxetl blessing to her "The head never stops. It's

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http://ctcetera.humbcK.on.ca February 24, ZOOS _22 Life Need more veggies? Publication appeals to new trend in beauty enhancement ANDREA UTTER injections. I.IKK RF.I'ORTKK DIANA KOWAL deprives the soil of important I.IFK RKl'ORTKK Julien said magazines like New Eating the recommended daily organisms that help the vegetables A new plastic surgery magazine Beauty are desperately needed to serving of veggies may not be as absorb nutrients. has made its way into the Humber inform people before they go in for good for us as we once thought. Although Jenkins is not fsuniliar College bookstore. treatments. A recent U.S. study published with the study he said it might be New Beauty is devoted to all "You shouldn't spend any less in the Journal of the American wise to be more selective about things "plumping" and "sculpting," time researching something you do College of Nutrition, examined veg- choosing vegetables. proclaiming itself as the "ultimate to your face or body than you etables from 43 common garden "If we have concerns of outside .SHANNDS HUCHKS cosmetic enhancement guide." would a car" crops and found that almost half residues we should be looking for Humber's cafeteria offers stu- The publication is designed to Plastic surgery has found a new of the nutrients had depleted. the organic which in many stores dents a lot of vegetable choic- tap into a younger market eager to market in the last 10 years with comparing today's is now almost the same price as "When clinics opemng all over Canada. es but you'll have to pile them stay young and look fresh. crops with those harvested in the non-organic." Debby Martin, Humber's book- In 2003, cosmetic surgeries 1950, the nutrient content had Nutrition consultant and regis- on according to a new study. store manager, said six copies of were up 16 per cent in Canada. declined significantly in six out of the magazine were ordered for this Eleven per cent of practices have 13 nutrients," the study said. and doesn't have the same nutri- month. There is now one left. She clientele between 19 and 34 years Dr. David Jenkins, a professor tion anymore, so therefore we "There would be SEiid controversy over the maga- old. in the nutritional sciences depart- can't trust our food and therefore zine doesn't worry her "This dramatic increase could ment at the University of Toronto, even a greater need supplements'," she you need my "If anyone has a problem with be attributed to the acceptance of said if the data is correct, it could said. non-surgical ...," to increase our fruit it, all they have to do is let us treatments said mean that 5-10 servings a day of Although she admits college know... it's not a big deal to pull Ann Kaplan, president and CEO of fruits and vegetables may not be and vegetable intake." students might benefit from a it." Medicard Finance Inc. The com- enough. multi-vitamin because don't - Dr. Dat/id Jenkins, professor many Tara Lee Julien, a medical pany provides financing options "There would be even a eat properly, she said not every- esthetidan at Pure Laser Medical for both surgical and non-surgical greater need to increase our fruit them. one needs Spa and Clinic at Sherway Gardens, procedures. and vegetable intake," Jenkins Natalie Chinsam, Humber resi- says the younger demographic is "Since the mid to late 90s, said. tered dietitian Susie Langley said dining hall said dence manager, increasing in their appointment the market has undergone The study suggested the mass she is suspicious of the study. not every study should be taken book. changes, as technology improved cultivation of vegetables causes "I have so many people call so seriously. should "Students "Shows like Extreme Makeover and opened the doors to the them to lose their ability to pro- me, some of them with supple- keep eating their fruits and veg- and TTie Swan are bringing in growth in cosmetic enhancement duce nutrients quickly. It said ment companies, and that's their just gies. They shouldn't stop girls that are 19 or 20 for Botox treatments." the use of pesticides and fertilizers usual lingo: 'the soil is depleted because of this study."

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http://etcetcra.huinbcrc.on.ca Febnury 24, 2005 J5 Sports Soccer teams looking good heading into provincials ALEX CRUICKSHANK team was head- the Fanshawe Humber in the provincial outdoor SI'imiS RKI-ORTKR ed for a best-of- Falcons 3-1 in finals 1-0, handed the Hawks Victory was bittersweet for the three penalty their semi-final another heartbreaking defeat. men's indoor soccer team, which kick shootout. match up. The first half saw both teams won the Sheridan tournament last The Hawks Humber's goals have their share of chances. Saturday. elected to shoot came from Humber came closest to getting on Hawks head coach Germain first and Medwin Medwin, Mesa the score sheet when Jessica Sanchez was pleased to win the repeated his earli- and Dene. The Cordeiro hit the post on a well- tournament but weis not impressed er success, scor- Humber Hawks struck ball. with his team's play. ing to make it 1- women's indoor The Hawks dominated the sec- "We had some ups and downs, 0. soccer team is ond half of play and came close to hopefully we are going to improve After U of T looking to build scoring on several occasions but their capitalize a lot for regionals," he said. scored on on their solid could not on their oppor- Humber defeated the first attempt, performance at tunities. University of Ibronto Varsity Blues Humber captain the Sheridan With no score after 40 minutes on penalty kicks to capture the Jason Mesa put tournament last of play, the teams were headed to championship in thrilling fashion. the Hawks back Saturday. sudden death overtime. Extra time The Hawks dominated the on top by a goal. C o - h e a d solved nothing and forced the opening half getting out to a 3-0 The Varsity coach Mauro game to be deaded on penalty lead on goals by Guy Morris, Blues next shoot- Ongaro was kicks. Houdou Dene and Michael er tlien struck a pleased with Connie Tamburello and Marchese. ball intended for both his team's Dorothy Aniuk both scored to. An injury to goalkeeper Tim the lower left play on the field Humber However, the Lords Shah in the opening 20 minutes hand comer of and the end scored on their kicks to tie it 2-2. forced him to the bench at half- the goal, but result. Humber's Michelle Ferracci was time. Dan Baker came on to Baker anticipat- "Overall it up next. Ferracci struck the ball reliefve Shah for the second half. ed the stiike and went well. I well, but Durham's goalkeeper Dov/n,three goals with only 20 made the crucial thought it was guessed correctly and made the AI.KX CRUICK.SHANK save minutes left, U of T fought hard to putting useful for what save. get back into the gemie. Humber Humber ahead Aris Vergis battles for the ball en route to the tournament victory. we needed," he The Lords then scored on their 2-1. didn't look like the same team said. "We're third kick to advance to the finals. after the break, allowing the The pressure looking to build While the loss was hard to didn't start off very well. We came Varsity Blues to score four unan- was then on Michael Marchese, the for the regional and provincial swallow, Aniuk tried to remain out pretty flat and the fmal results swered goals, taking the lead into outdoor season rookie of the year championships and I think it positive. reflected that. In the third game the final minute of play. Marchese stepped to the ball served its purpose." "We have good girls, we're a we picked up our play and we With only seconds left on the and confidently buried his kick The Hawks ended the day in a fun team and the attitude is there, memaged to carry that over to the clock. Cam Medwin streaked down sealing the vm and the tourna- respectable fourth place but could so we're all positive and it'll go bet- semis and fmals," he said. the left side, cut across to the right ment for the Hawks. have easily finished among the top ter for provincials and regionals," Humber held a 1-1-1_ record and placed his shot just inside the Afterwards, Mesa traced the two with a little luck. she said. that allowed them to play in the far post for the tying goal. team's steady improvement Humber faced their rivals, the Humber finished the round semi-finals. Five minutes of sudden death throughout the tournament. Durham Lords, in their semi-final robin with one win, one loss and The Hawks easily outclassed overtime resolved nothing and the "The first couple of games, we match. The Lords, who defeated one tie. Dene proves the best defence is a good offence

Key defender plays forward due to absences, scores big goals to help Humber win indoor tournament

ALEX CRUICKSHANK "1 wasn't happy that I wasn't these exhibition tournaments, to SI'liRTS RKI'ORTKR getting enough playing time," Osei spend the whole day with us if it's

As a defender, Houdou Dene isn't said. not necessary. That's why we have used to being in a position to score "If I'm not going to play, what's so many other players and that a lot of goals. the point of me being there? I way they can keep their jobs or However, last Saturday at tlie want to get into shape and be school work," Sanchez said. Sheridan indoor soccer tourna- ready for regionals. If the team Teammates of Osei and ment, Dene excelled when he was doesn't need me, why should I be Dinotolo seemed unfazed by their unexpectedly thrust into the for- there?" sudden absence, choosing to look ward position. Repeated phone calls to at the situation positively. Dene finished the tournament "In a way it hurt us, but it with three goals, despite his inex- helped us out too because it just perience at the position and severe provided more playing time for leg cramps during the semi-final the guys," said Hawks captain "I didn't know I and championship games. Jason Mesa, who preferred to

"I didn't know I could score a could score a lot of focus on the tournament win and

lot goals like that It's a good Dene's play. of goals like that." feeling. I'd love to play, this posi- "It was easy for guys to get tion again," he said. -Houdou Dfiic, deffiuicr more touches and get into the Hawks head coach Germain rhythm of the game a little easi- Sanchez was impressed with the er" versatility of Dene's play. "I would have to say it was phe- "It's nice to know that we can nomenal but incredibly surprising. count on him one of the top Dinotolo went unanswered and its He's mentioned it to me plenty of defenders and bemg one of the top not clear why he left the tourna- "times before and 1 kept on laugh- forwards too," Sanchez said. ment early. ing at him but today he kind of put Already short a forward due to Sanchez said he was under the my foot in my mouth," he said jok- an injury suftered by Vito Del impression that Dinotolo had a ingly. Duca prior to the tournament, the prior engagement. Dene's stay at the forward posi- Hawks lost forwards Kwame Osei Sanchez SEiid he was unaware tion may be short-lived despite his and Frank Dinotolo when they left either player had a problem with success. abruptly. the amount of playing time they Sanchez said it would depend Osei became frustrated during had received. entirely on the health of the other Humber's loss to the Conestoga He also had no problem with players on the team but that he defender, but his recent display of Condors in the second game of the the players leaving the tournament was happy to have Dene as an Dene has always been a mean his ponder a possible round robin. early. option. offensive production has made coaches "I don't expect them aJl, in change in position. Regional championships are next for Humber.

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For Arlette,volleyball is serious business Jock Talk

KEN RODNEY test last season and a unique bond SPORTS RKPORTKR blossomed for the two Hawks. Jesse Power not only describes Amanda "She gives me confidence and Grass Arlette's position on the court, but exposes me to so many things 1 her type of play aad her convic- would never have known," Burton tions as a person. said. "She means everything to Arlette is a second-year player me." on Humber's women's volleyball Arlette, a second-year business on the Sixer's sniper Kyle team, and has made a big splash marketing student, hopes to one Korver ... this year by finishing third in the day parlay her diploma into a cre- league with 158 kills and third in ative advertising job. Is it just me or is Philadelphia total offence. She hopes that volleyball can 76ers Kyle Korver turning into league's three- Head coach Chris Wilkins is take her somewhere as well. one of the best "1 shooters? happy the five-foot-eleven Toronto have a wish that I'll be seen point Korver, v^rho is only native is a member of his team. by someone who could offer me 23, was "Amanda is an integral part of the opportunity to make the most involved in the NBA all-star fes- tivities last weekend playing in the Humber family. I don't want to of myself as a player," she said. think about this team without her." At home, Arlette spends a lot of the rookie/sophomore game, Her volleyball career began her time taking care of her two and was one of the six shooters after a failed attempt at basketball, cats, Geo and Benchwarmer, but in the three-point competition. and a cross-country running career still finds time to think of the Korver also competed in last three-ball cut short by shin splints. future season's competition cis a rookie. For him to be asked "I love the game, I don't think "I have a million dreams 1 keep to compete against the I'd be able to come here and not to myself," she said. "I'm a dream- some of best shooters in the league in play," Arlette said. "All 1 can think er, just not a confident one. I want k|-,\ HllDNKI' both of his two seasons in tlie about and all I want to do is play to travel, 1 want to learn, I want to has to mean something. volleyball." meet people and I want to be a NBA Ranked third in the OCAA in kills and total offence, AHette is Arlette has succeeded at turn- new person." cementing her status as one of the province's top players. ing her fears into positives. 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Nicolas and Creft lead Hawks to three straight wins

HENTLEY SMALL The halftime score was a low Denise Perrien "I just think we SI'dR'rs HI.I'dKlKR 21-19 for the Thunder, but the could run with this team. We had The Humber Hawks women's bas- Hawks pashed the ball and made a to come out (in the second half), ketball team played three games in 9-0 run to begin after the break. push the ball and look for transi- the span of six days and came At the end of the second half tions." away with one blowout and two the score was tied 43-43, leading Fayola Creft was almost unstop- close victories. to an overtime that could be kind- pable in the second half taking the The first game was played ly described as sloppy. ball and scoring repeatedly. against Loyalist on Feb. 17 and the No team scored in overtime as "It's my last game (to) go all out, outcome was never in doubt. they missed both easy and difficult to leave my best out there," she Loyalist played extremely poorly shots until Karine Nicolas hit a said, describing her aggressive in the first half and was held to jumper at the buzzer of an drives through the lane. one point in the first nine minutes inbounds play with 1.7 seconds At one point, Humber's biggest of play on a free throw. left on the clock giving Humber lead was 16, but they let Seneca Loyalist is the only winless 45-43 in the victory. get back in the game despite hold- team in the OCAA, and they Their third game on Feb. 22 ing them to only four points in the showed why as they struggled to against Seneca saw the Sting first nine minutes. get anything going. The Hawks starting quicker than the Hawks The story of this game was pressed on defence and offence sprinting out to a 6-0 lead, as Seneca's inability to hit clutch free and led at the half 44-15. Humber's offence was disjointed throws in the second half that At one point in the second half, and out of sync. They also failed would have changed the complex- the Hawks more than tripled the to get back on defence several ion of a game that ended up 55- Lancers 77-24 on their way to an times as Seneca continued to 48 for Humber. easy 80-36 final. push the ball on fast breaks and The second game against get easy scores. Algonquin was not quite as easy. In turn, Humber also missed a Humber player of the Algonquin is the only team to beat lot of their own lay-ups. game: Humber soundly this season, Eventually, the hometown Hawks Karine Nicolas downing the Hawks 63-53 in forced their way into the paint and Ottawa on Nov. 27. Humber was got the Sting to commit fouls as Next Home Game: thinking payback but the Thunder they battied back to take the lead Sat Feb. 26, 2005 vs. the came ready to play. at halftime 30-26. Redeemer Royals at 6 p.m., It was a tight scoring affair and "I think we were nervous emd ALESSA\I)K( in tiieir first playoff game. extremely physical in the first half tight. We started to come around Fayola Creft drives past a Seneca player in Humber's 55-48 win. as the referees put their whistles in in the last three, four minutes of Creft took over in the second half leading the Hawks to victory. their pockets. the first half," said head coach Clutch free throws give Humber slim victory

HENTLEY SMALL Sting's trend of getting whatever .SPORTS REPORTER they wanted and they went up 18 Following a 12-point loss against points 52-34. the George Brown Huskies, But despite having the Central Humber's men's basketball team division clinched, the Hawks came out extremely flat in their showed their warrior grit, chipping match-up against the Seneca Sting away at the lead, tightening the Tuesday night. defence and scoring at the other The loss to the Huskies did end. nothing to budge the Hawks stand- They finally fought back to tie ing in the OCAA, as their earber the game 59-59 and took the lead win against Sheridan ensured for the first time 61-59 on fiiee they'd already locked up top spot throws by Roger Scott with five in tiie Central division. minutes left. In their game against Seneca, The second frame featured they played confused and stunned strong play from big man J.R. as the Sting raced out to a 23-9 Bailey as he continuously forced lead in the first six minutes. his way into the lane and brought Seneca could not miss in those it to Seneca. first minutes, cutting up the Hawks "For us to win, we have to have interior defence for simple lay-ups aggressive, tough play inside. If I and stroking the outside jumpers can fill that role, that's what I'll the rare times Humber clogged the do," Bailey said. lane in the first half Humber then used its defence "I just thought we were flat. to key the fast break offence and Offensively, we weren't making force Seneca to foul as Humber good decisions, weren't shooting took control going up by as much the ball well," said Hawks head as seven points, 68-61. coach Darrell Glenn about the "Defensively, we just shut team's lacklustre effort by his team (Adam Campbell) down. He was in the opening 20 minutes. scorching us in the first half and "(Seneca) didn't miss. They went coach made an effort to lock four or five possessions in a row down defensively on him," said where they didn't miss a shot" Sean Bookal about the Hawks' Seneca certainly came to play shift in momentum in the second and were not afraid of Humber half. and their fearsome squad. But their opponents didn't The Hawks poor display led to give up and came vWthin two

a 46-32 deficit at the half and it points before succumbing to the looked like they had no answers Hawks 77-73. Humber nailed ai.e.s,sani)Roc;aR( >fai.o for Seneca's aggressiveness. two clutch free throws to capture The second half continued the the victory. Hunnber's Jason Walcott attacks the basket during Humber's 77-73 win over Seneca Tuesday night.

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