Faculty Says Yes to Final Offer, Sort of by Andrew Santos How They Will Proceed, According Chronicle Staff to Ted Montgomery, Chair of OP- SEU’S Negotiating Team

VOLUME XXXVI, Issue 13 February ,  British electro-rock band, Lords stung by the Sting, as Hadouken!, rocks out in Toronto they fall 65-58 to Seneca

SEE BRITISH PAGE 29 SEE VALIANT PAGE 31 Faculty says yes to final offer, sort of By Andrew Santos how they will proceed, according Chronicle Staff to Ted Montgomery, chair of OP- SEU’s negotiating team. Full-time faculty at Ontario’s “Right now we do not have BY A LANDSLIDE: Current 24 colleges have accepted a final a clear and final majority either VP of Campus Life, Anthony offer by college management in way,” Montgomery said in a press a close vote of 51.25 per cent. But release. Boland, is all smiles after that isn’t to say that a strike is com- Sheila Bell, who sits on the ne- winning the Student Asso- pletely out of the question. gotiating team for OPSEU, con- ciation election to become It remains to be seen whether firmed withThe Chronicle that the new president of the roughly 300 mail-in ballots still to faculty members will not be strik- SA. come will tip the scale towards facing Feb. 17. College faculty had ulty rejecting management’s final initially set a strike deadline for Photo by Paul Rellinger offer. The results of those ballots Feb. 17 but if this latest offer is ulti- could take 10 days. The margin in mately rejected, depending on the votes was approximately 210. final count, a strike could still be The offer by management now possible if and when OPSEU de- gives faculty a 5.9 per cent in- cides to set another deadline. crease in salary over three years, Bell was somewhat taken New president for with a new maximum salary of aback by the unofficial result. $102,000. “I’m disappointed,” she said. It’s anyone’s guess as to wheth- Amy England, president of the er OPSEU will end up striking. OP- Student Association for Durham SEU says it will wait until the final Student Association votes are tabulated to determine SEE OPSEU PAGE 3 By Paul Rellinger three warnings were issued to specific candidates. Chronicle Staff But overall the elections committee was impressed with how the election was run and how profession- urham College, UOIT and Trent in Os- al all the candidates were. First-place Lords hawa will have a new-look Student As- “This was an amazing election,” said Nicole sociation for the upcoming next year Robichaud, current SA vice-president of internal. and will be led by a newly elected presi- “Everyone (the candidates) ran an amazing cam- dent.D paign and we (the current SA) are very proud of all With a whopping 71 per cent of the vote, after of you.” more than 1,800 students voted, current SA vice- Other newly elected SA members were equally president of Campus Life, Anthony Boland, defeat- excited, and some even surprised they had won. ed Matthew Billy to become the SA’s next president. “It’s really surreal right now,” said Melissa “I’m quite excited to start working for the stu- Schultz, newly elected vice-president of internal. “I dents here at Durham College and UOIT,” said Bo- couldn’t imagine this.” land, a third-year Energy and Environment Physics Although Schultz barely squeaked by her op- student at UOIT. “I am very humbled by the sup- ponent, Janelle MacDougall, with 52 per cent of port students have given me and I’m really excited the vote, she said there were times during the cam- to start working on some of the issues students paign where she wasn’t sure she could do the job, have.” but now that the job is indeed hers, all those fears Boland feels his experience this year on the SA have been alleviated. has helped immensely in preparing him for his role “I am really excited to get started and to learn as president of the SA, and although he won a lop- the ropes,” said Schultz, a fourth-year Biology Sci- sided victory over Billy, Boland feels that Billy was ences student at UOIT. “The election has been an more than qualified to lead the SA. amazing experience and I have had the opportu- “Matt (Billy) was a great opponent and we both nity to meet a lot of people and I look forward to ran a really clean election,” said Boland. “I think he starting right away.” (Billy) has a lot to offer students here and I look for- Excitement rippled throughout the room when ward to working with him.” candidates were informed of who had been elect- Although Billy, a third-year Accounting student ed. at UOIT, lost to Boland, he feels students are in “I have to call my mom,” said Brad Jones, newly good hands with Boland at the helm. elected vice-president of campus life. “I feel great “Going into this (the election) it was a win-win and I feel ready.” situation for me anyways,” said Billy. “I knew, apart Jones, a second-year Music Business Manage- from myself, Anthony would have the talent and ment student at Durham College, is eagerly await- Photo by Don Campbell the skills to do the job, so either way the students ing next year so he can start implementing a lot of have benefited, so I’m happy.” the ideas he has for the campus. UP AND OVER: Lords’ Allison Doris, left, watches As smooth as the election went, there were a intently while Natasha Jakovljevic, right, makes a few complaints submitted to the election com- SEE NEW PAGE 3 mittee. Ten complaints were submitted, but only bump. The Lords claimed ﬁrst place with a 3-1 win over the visiting Algonquin Thunder. 2 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Students shake to the future

By Cait Hoock Aside from the worry, students Chronicle Staff made no mistake about dressing for the occasion. Smile. Shake hands. Impress. Steve Feldman, IT Security and Repeat. Network student, was dressed to This was the ongoing rhythm impress with black dress pants Feb. 10 as hundreds of soon-to-be and a bright blue dress shirt. college and university grads at- “I spent a lot of time going tended the annual job fair. through all my suits and thinking By 11:30 a.m. the campus about what I should wear,” he said. gym was packed. Students had a Feldman heard about the job chance to meet human resources fair through Hired Career Servic- representatives and hiring manag- es. He took advantage of the extra ers from more than 35 companies. help advisers were offering, and Police Foundations student he explored individual websites of Craig Thompson said there is also companies he was interested in. going to be stronger need for em- He said he’s hoping to find a job ployees in certain fields. soon since he has car payments to “Policing is going to be required make and tuition to payoff. no matter the economy, but the All the advertising around cam- more technical positions may be pus led Commerce student Nata- harder for students to find,” he sha Safi to the fair. She printed off said. copies of her resume, researched Adam Moore, 911 operator for companies and prepared ques- the Durham Regional Police, said tions. it’s a great time for students to be “I’m looking to get my foot in job hunting, and that all available the door,” she said. “I’ve learned positions throughout the police the key to first impressions is a service are driven by the growing good handshake.” population. If he were at the fair Paisley said it’s amazing when a last year, he said, students might recruiter remembers meeting you have had more trouble finding a Photo by Cait Hoock face to face, and that employers job. will remember you, especially if “The economy is starting to turn CAREERS FOR STUDENTS ARE A SHAKE AWAY: Mechanical Engineering student Vin- you don’t dress up. around,” he said. “We’re in a better cent Poon shakes hands with Constable Mohamed of the O.P.P. at the annual job fair “If you impress an employer at situation now, and hopefully next on campus. the job fair, that can certainly lead year will be even better.” to a job offer,” she said. Durham Regional Police are manager Kristine Rigby. ceed.” work – a lot of those positions start But with so much uncertainty posting job opportunities for com- Rigby is looking at hiring for But what do the experts have to to get posted now,” she said. about where the economy will be munications and 911 dispatch. full-time management positions. say about the economy? Internships and co-op posi- in a year’s time, maybe it’s best to Representatives from Enter- She agrees with Moore that this is Career adviser Angie Paisley tions are posted now and the ap- listen to the advice of Sara Nolet, prise Rent-a-Car were on campus the time for students to be explor- said students shouldn’t be afraid plication deadlines tend to be at an Office Administrative Medical and were eager to meet potential ing career options. of the economy because there are the end of January or middle of student. future employees. “Enterprise is a global com- more opportunities available. February. “I worry about finding a job all “We want to see confidence pany,” she said. “We’re interested “Especially students who are “They have to be on their game the time, but you have to remem- and leadership skills,” said branch in anyone who has a drive to suc- graduating or seeking summer and know that,” she said. ber to keep positive.” Scraps to soil is a safer way for the environment By Stephanie Foden co-mingling, we have recycling,” main hub of the food services at Chronicle Staff said the fourth-year Business the school, said Lever. Commerce student at UOIT. “There are 11 different food The campus will be getting a “We just don’t have anything that service outlets on campus at this little greener, thanks to the efforts takes food waste away, so we moment and most events are ca- of the Better Community Club. wanted to get involved in some- tered through Chartwells. Most A composting program is set thing like that.” food prep comes from South Vil- to begin in mid-March in the Currently, one-third of our lage Cafeteria,” said Lever. “For South Village Cafeteria. landfills are organic materials. the places that don’t get their Composting is easy — all you This is causing the organics to food from that location, like the need to do is throw food waste create methane gas that is harm- Tim Hortons and Upper Crust, into a separate bin. Common ing the atmosphere. Methane gas they’re their own business and things you can compost include is 22 times more harmful to the at this point we’re not doing any- leftover food (except for meat or environment then carbon diox- thing with them.” dairy products), fruit peels, fruit ide. This isn’t the club’s only eco- pits and seeds, paper towels and “If tomorrow we got all of the friendly effort in the community. napkins, tea bags, coffee grinds, organic waste out of landfills, it Last November they cleaned up wooden toothpicks, egg shells would be the equivalent to taking the Oshawa Creek trail, collect- and shredded newspaper. one in five cars off the road,” said ing over 40 bags of garbage. This The waste (otherwise known Lever. march the Better Community as organics) when separated de- Director of campus services Club in planning a tree-planting composes into a substance that Deborah Kinkaid and resident initiative with Unity in the Com- Photo by Stephanie Foden can be used to help feed soil or life co-ordinator Sara Young munity. your lawn. helped the Better Community The club was founded last SOUTH VILLAGE BIN EXPOSED: Jason Kabira (left), As well as composting pur- Club bring their vision to life, said September by Lever. Michael Lever and Paul Gonsalves of the Better Com- poses it can provide energy uses Lever. “There is no other club on munity Club show off the new compost program loca- such as making biofuel. Along with starting the pro- campus that gets involved direct- tion. Better Community Club presi- gram, the club will be running the ly with the community,” he said. dent Michael Lever initially start- compost awareness campaign. “I wanted to show the perma- and want to get more involved in to help with the composting pro- ed this development of a com- The composting program is nent residents around town that things like that.” gram. Anyone who is interested posting program at the school. initially being targeted in South the students actually care about The Better Community Club is can email [email protected] for “I realized on campus we have Village Cafeteria because it’s the where they’re going to school currently looking for volunteers more information. The Chronicle February 16, 2010 3 CAMPUS NEWS New Student Association eager to start

Continued from page 1 he starts his transition into the president’s chair. “As the VP of campus life I Although Boland is extreme- want to make the events that ly excited to get started, he won’t happened this year a little bit rule out running again next bigger and a little bit better,” year. said Jones. “I plan to make this “We’ll see,” said Boland. “I’m campus a funner place that will going to take things one day at create a good time and great a time.” memories for students.” The new look Student Asso- With still a few more months ciation will have their hands full Photo by Andrew Santos until the newly elected SA takes of work when they officially take office, as the current VP of cam- office on May 1. NOW WE WAIT: Left to right, Sandra Bennett, Director of Human Resources for Dur- pus life, Boland says there is “Come May 1, I will be ready ham College; Erin Mitchell, Manager of Employee Beneﬁts; Simon Geller, Durham still lots of work to do before to rock and roll,” said Boland. College professor; and Sheila Bell, member of OPSEU’s negotiating team and Dur- 2010 Student ham College professor after faculty voted on the college’s ﬁnal contract offer. Association UOIT Director for Faculty of Business and Information Elected Technology Ellezandro Noronha (Presi- President dent) OPSEU hopes to Anthony Boland Vinita Amin Dwight Thompson VP of Internal Melissa Schultz UOIT Director for Faculty of Education VP of Campus Life Christine Dabrowski reignite labour talks Brad Jones UOIT Director for Faculty Continued from page 1 cial. Her outlook on the situation “We’re not sure how that works VP of University Affairs of Energy Systems and remains optimistic. out,” Bell said. Sofia Ferotan Nuclear Science College, UOIT and Trent Univer- According to Bell, OPSEU’s ne- “That kind of puts a few things Arif Qureshi sity in Oshawa was relieved but is gotiating team is still asking man- into question or perspective.” VP of College Affairs still holding her breath for another agement to come back to the table According to Bell, management Melanie Brooks UOIT Director for Faculty 10 days. since the margin of acceptance has hired 1,000 new partial-load of Engineering and Applied “We have had a resolution to was narrow. teachers in the last three weeks Durham College Director Science the uncertainty of the last two “We’d still like to have a negoti- leading up to the vote. In total, for the School of Justice and Mats Van Kleef (President) months,” England said. ated collective agreement. Hope- there are roughly 6,800 full-time Emergency Services Rohit Scott “The waiting game continues fully we can get back together and faculty across the province. Anne Ramos (President) until the final ballots are counted. work out some details and look at OPSEU’s bargaining team ini- Brittany Eaton UOIT Director for Faculty We are encouraging the faculty to what the bottom lines are.” tially rejected management’s final of Health Science refocus and move forward.” Bell pointed out that of a pos- offer last month when faculty gave Acclaimed Lindsay Ingram On the other hand, Bell made it sible 11,000 eligible voters, there the union a 57 per cent strike man- abundantly clear that with the was a difference of 210. In the Jan. date. UOIT Director for Faculty UOIT Director for Gradu- difference of 210 votes, the scales 17 vote, there were approximately Key issues for the union’s ne- of Criminology, Justice and ate Studies could still be tipped the other way 10,000 eligible voters. That means gotiating team continue to be aca- Policy Studies Adedoyin Odukoya depending on the nearly 300 votes in the Feb. 10 vote, there were an demic freedom and workload. Rachel Calvelli still to be counted and made offi- additional 1,000 votes. Old landmark equals new campus

By Don Campbell town core is becoming increas- Chronicle Staff ingly common across Canada and the U.S.” he said. UOIT has added another his- Situated next to the General toric Oshawa landmark to its Motors Centre at the corner of growing collection of downtown Athol and Charles streets, the buildings by taking out a 30-year 87,000-square-foot building has lease on the Alger Press building. stood vacant for 17 years. Currently owned by LPF Realty The building has been used by Inc., the building is being renovat- many industries in the past, such ed to include classrooms and lec- as an undergarment factory and ture halls, office space, study areas, textile factory, before being pur- student services, a café, a library chased and occupied by Alger and common areas for UOIT stu- Press from 1946 until the compa- dents. ny declared bankruptcy in 1993. “We are very excited about the UOIT’s latest announcement opportunity for our students to to move more faculties downtown move into a newly renovated Al- is all part of the school’s second ger building,” UOIT president Ron phase of expansion. The univer- Bordessa said in a press release. sity has also taken out a lease at 55 Photo by Don Campbell “Because of the many advan- Bond Street, as well as purchasing tages it offers, establishing a strong the Regent Theatre, which will to THIS LAND IS OUR LAND: When renovations are ﬁnished at the old Alger Press build- university presence in the down- open to classes later this year. ing, it will be home to new UOIT classrooms, labs, lecture halls, and study areas. 4 The Chronicle February 16, 2010

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Photo by Amanda Gaudet artoonist: Jeremy Eeuwes C SA ELECTION: Emily King, ﬁrst-year bio-technology student at Durham College, poses beside a life-size poster from the recent SA elections. SA election not informative

“The Medium is the Message” but for the candidates in the recent SA election, their The only information in the school media hasbeen from the presidential candidates message went unheard. saying they want to make a change, but they didn’t say what changes they want to make. On Feb. 4 students of Durham College, UOIT and Trent voted for who will represent Then there are the posters. Election posters are supposed to give some insight into them in the Student Association for the 2010/11 school year. not only the position people are running for but also a little information about why we But before opening your campus e-mail did you even know there should vote for that particular candidate. was an election? But the only type of information we could glean from the posters As students we are supposed to make an informed decision and on campus was that a skateboard can be a shelter and bedroom eyes pick people to be our voice, but from the beginning of this election Amanda will get you a second look, which doesn’t show much political quali- campaign the only information we were given was a list of people in fication. the running. Gaudet Even the speeches and election debates weren’t focused on giving We have been directed to visit the SA website for more information, students the information they needed to make an informed decision. but the only information there is what we already know -- who is run- They were about singling out agroup of candidates and mak- ning and what they are in the running for. ing them sweat under pressure, instead of giving candidates a chance Leaving some students wondering what’s the point of voting for them when all we to speak. know is their name. The people we vote for are the people who will speak for us in the years to come, but Information is key to any good election and the vote for SA representatives should when they can’t speak up and share their concerns and insights, how can we trust our not be any different. voices will be heard?

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COMEDY AND FUN: Trey Anthony (right) came to campus last week to share her wit and comedy with students like Ashley Bennett, a long-time fan. ‘Lunch n Learn’ a great success By Shauna McCarthy Chronicle Staff

It was great food, a great crowd, and most of all great entertainment that made Durham College’s “Lunch n Learn” event a great success. Students were welcomed by Trey Anthony, creator of the ‘Da Kink In My Hair,’ on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 12.30 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month. An audience of about 60, with the majority being female, came out to listen to Anthony’s inspiring journey as a black, female, Cana- dian play writer. The comedian who has been performing for over 15 years was met by an animated applause as she jokingly thanked the black people for showing up on time. Her funny woman status and sharp wit attracted students along with faculty. Photo by Leslie Bates “I wanted to come out to learn a bit about their culture,” said fourth-year Criminology student, Mitchell Polakow, who also ad- DELICIOUS TREATS: Kiki Vachon (left), Nicole Dagenais (centre) and Kelly Ma- mitted that the temptation of the fried chicken, jerk chicken and racle hold up cookies and Valentine packages as a fundraiser for H.E.R., a com- beef patties could not be passed up, as he had just come from the petitive dance team. gym. Not intending to stay for the whole time, Polakow found himself intrigued and inspired by Anthony’s presentation, and not only did he sit and enjoy her for the entire almost two hours, he approached her at the end to shake her hand and thank her. “She was amazing. How could I not stay? It was great,” he said. Anthony’s Da Kink in My Hair was aired in 2007 and it was the first all-black cast to beon a Canadian prime time network. She talked about how she has always been keen to write and act, but with any big dream comes obstacles. “When I would turn in my work I would always get it returned with a “please come see me”” said Anthony of her grade 12 English class. “My teacher told me I had bad grammar and that I write how I speak. She eventually asked me if I had ever thought about hair- dressing.” Anthony believes that a negative situation can always be turned into a positive, and while going on to write her plays like she talks, in came floods of compliments from the audience telling her that is one of the qualities that allow them to relate to her plays so well. “I just gotta believe that it’s going to work out,” said Anthony on her theory of life. “Always look for the positive.” First-year Durham College student Ashley Bennett sat among the crowd hanging on every word Anthony said. “I am a huge fan,” she beamed. “I wanted to hear more about her story and her journey through making her first play.” Bennett, who approached Anthony after the presentation to thank her, explains she starred in her high school’s Black History Month play for three years and Anthony has been a role model. “I can definitely relate to her,” said Bennett. “I’m starting to go after my passions and do something about my dream. Anthony says that if anyone is aspiring to be an actor, the best thing they can do for themselves is get involved in as much community theatre as possible. “The only person who can stop you from doing what you want to do is yourself.” Not only were Anthony’s dreams non-traditional, so was her sexuality. Talking about coming out to her mother and grandmother as a gay woman, she recalls their reaction. “They disowned me,” she said. Although they did not accept her for who she was in the beginning, Anthony now describes them as her role models. “Along with Oprah!” she laughs. Anthony’s stimulating personality is contagious. The room came alive with laughter as she shared her first auditioning experience. “My agent was sending me out for parts like crack head number one, baby mamma number two and hoe number three,” she laughs. It was disappointments like these that lead to her writing her fa- mous “Da Kink in My hair.” 6 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Experience is her inspiration

By Gabrielle Baksh tures full of animation. tention from her big brother and Chronicle Staff “In my case I was really jolted ending a fit of tears. by the radio person saying it’s 7:15. Wishinsky’s talent not only Do you remember your first I knew I had to get to the subway at lies in her ability to find a story crush? Maybe you never under- 7:45 which didn’t give me enough but in her writing. This has been stood the urge you had to tease time. So, I literally leaped out of proven by her numerous awards him or her. You told your parents bed from the adrenaline rush. in Canada, America and Europe. about the annoying kid at school Usually I don’t move that quickly.” For example, Oonga Boonga was and they instantly recognized the UOIT’s Faculty of Education li- a 1990 “Pick of the List” by the tell-tale signs of puppy love. When brary hosted its first Author Event American Bookseller’s Associa- was the last time you thought on Feb. 3 in the school’s downtown tion. In addition, her book, Jennifer about the school yard bully? The campus. Jones Won’t Leave Me Alone won one who didn’t shove and poke Wishinsky spoke to future numerous awards in the United out of affection. teachers about her own experi- Kingdom. Once upon a time, those peo- ences as an educator and using No Frogs for Dinner was fea- ple were the main characters in life’s experiences to inspire chil- tured as one of the best Canadian your life story. dren to write. Children’s Books by the Toronto Children’s author, Frieda “When I was teaching I always Public Library. It’s Your Room, re- Wishinsky, is quite the character, had students who when I gave ceived the Red Maple award. too. She draws her inspiration them writing assignments would It was when Wishinsky tried to from life stories. And anything can raise their hand, give me this look write a story about her grandfa- be a story. and say, ‘I don’t know what to ther that she discovered ways to “This morning I almost got up write about.’ I told them that every change a story while keeping its late because the alarm went off day, everybody lives many, many heart. at a reasonable time for me to stories and as long as you get up, Wishinsky transformed her get moving for the GO train, but I ‘til the moment you go to sleep sculptor grandfather into a baker. turned it off. You think you’re not your life is a story.” The result, her book Each One Photo by Gabrielle Baksh going to fall back asleep but you Wishinsky has woven many Special, earned her a Governor get into that very strange state of her life stories into fiction. For General’s Award for text in 1999. WISHING WITH WISHINSKY: Children’s author Frieda of half-asleep-half-awake where example, the interaction between “Everyday stories are powerful Wishinsky tells future teachers about her experiences in you’re sort of aware that you’re her son and daughter inspired her and kids have them. When you’re writing children’s books and gives tips for originality. asleep but you’re not, I don’t even first picture book, Oonga Boonga. teaching, have them bring out know what state that is. Then sud- Wishinsky watched as her their stories because I remember to write is something they saw stories because they’re way better denly you’re jolted,” explained young son spoke baby talk to his the first thing they would write on T.V. or they would talk about than anything that you’re watch- Wishinsky, her eyes and hand ges- little sister, delighting her with at- when they couldn’t think of things superheroes. I said give me your ing on T.V.,” said Wishinsky. Being hospitable just got better High School has agreed to allow Durham College students to use Durham their brand new culinary lab, during mid-afternoons. “(It is a) very beautiful lab space adds new, at the high school and we’re working with the high school to have dual credits so that some of their delicious culinary arts students may wish to transition to our programs with some advanced standing,” said Spring. program Both programs, according to Spring, have already received high By Geoffrey Gooden interest from prospective students. Chronicle Staff “We have the programs on OCAS to accept student applica- The School of Business, IT & tions and we already have 111 ap- Management is launching two plications for 35 seats in Hospital- new programs this fall: a one-year ity and 66 applications for 45 seats Culinary Skills certificate program in Culinary, so the programs are and a two-year Hospitality Man- being very well received,” she said. agement – Hotel, Restaurant and Spring added that the college Tourism diploma program. is currently restricted in the num- Judy Spring, dean of the School ber of seats it can provide for the of Business, said the programs two programs since they’re shar- were created after college presi- ing facilities with Maxwell Heights. dent Don Lovisa arrived at Dur- However, it’s possible that the ham and noticed a void. Whitby campus might have culi- “(Don Lovisa) came to Dur- nary facilities in the future. ham, and what he found was that “We are hopeful that we will we offer absolutely no hospitality have some capital expansion there program,” Spring said. “In the past (Whitby) within the next phase,” we did offer Food and Beverage, she said. which was a program that was Photo by Geoffrey Gooden Potential teachers have also cancelled, and now we don’t offer met with Spring and expressed hospitality, including through con- enthusiasm to be part of the pro- tinuing education.” A SWEET IDEA: Dean of the School of Business, Judy Spring, pitched the idea of in- troducing a one-year Culinary Skills program and a two-year Hospitality Management grams. Shortly afterwards, Spring be- “I’ve had a number of people gan to explore the idea of creating and Tourism diploma program to Durham College. come in looking to teach in the the two programs in addition to a program, including a person who and tourism but I did want to Pickering. We have stores that sell with creating the Culinary Skills possible Travel and Tourism pro- is working as a manager of a San- have a focus on regional tourism, baked goods from the apples from program and Hospitality Man- gram. However, she decided not dals resort, so it’s really been a lot because within Durham Region the orchards. In addition to that, agement – Hotel, Restaurant and to launch the Travel and Tourism of fun,” said Spring. we do a lot of agri-tourism,” she all of our municipalities…offer in- Tourism. program because she found that Further information about the said. “We have farmer’s markets, formation related to local tourism, The process, however, has not online travel booking has become two programs is available at Dur- we have golf courses that are con- especially in the summer.” been without obstacles since increasingly popular as opposed ham College’s spring open house nected to orchards and wineries After holding a number of fo- Durham College does not have to using travel agents. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, like Archibald’s. There’s one in cus groups, Spring went ahead kitchen facilities. Maxwell Heights “I decided against the travel March 27. The Chronicle February 16, 2010 7 CAMPUS NEWS UOIT student awarded prestigious scholarship

By Don Campbell students showed as much intel- Chronicle Staff lectual fervour in approaching this studies. Jessica O’Brien is a firm believ- “Jessica is an ideal student, the er in the power of nuclear energy. type of person who makes teach- For the fourth-year UOIT ing very rewarding,” he said. Health Sciences student, nuclear Tashiro was impressed with holds the key to a future of safe, O’Brien’s unique balance of “ana- sustainable and affordable energy lytical intelligence and mature in- production. terpersonal skills” in approaching And if anyone would know complex research projects. about potential, it would be “Of the top students I have O’Brien. worked with, she is top as a poten- She recently became the first- S tial university faculty member and ever Canadian recipient of a Roy an individual who could make sig- G. Post Foundation Scholarship to O’Brien will be flown to Phoe- nificant contributions in her areas further education in the safe man- nix, Arizona for the Waste Man- of interest,” he said. agement of nuclear materials. agement 2010 Conference March As for what those areas of in- An over-achieving student with 7-11, where she will be honoured, terests may be, after her post-grad numerous clubs, organizations with seven other Post scholarship O’Brien plans to work in the field and scholarships to her name, winners, at a special luncheon. as long as possible before consid- 21-year-old O’Brien combined re- The conference is a chance ering a career in academia. cent research opportunities with to connect with more than 2,000 In addition to studying environ- Photo by Kyle Reynolds her current internship at Ontario people in the environmental and mental law and policy, she feels Power Generation (OPG) to se- radioactive waste management more can be done to promote MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Melanie Brooks ran a cure the prestigious scholarship. industry from around the world. the benefits of nuclear energy as successful campaign, becoming the new vice-pres- She said her experience has O’Brien said she is looking forward the best energy alternative on the ident of college affairs. Brooks plans to improve opened up many possibilities be- to attending workshops, including market. campus spirit, increase promotional events and cause it combines her passion for one on women in nuclear safety, “I have always been a health ad- improve the campus recycling program. health advocacy with a new-found and also hopes to come away with vocate, and the unique thing about interest in nuclear waste manage- a better idea of where she wants to what I am doing right now is that it ment. go for graduate school. ties all my passions together,” she “I am very excited, not only UOIT Health Sciences profes- said. about the scholarship, but about sor Jay Tashiro, who taught and “Everything has fallen into my future and where my studies worked with O’Brien when she place and I feel that I’ve really New SA VP may take me,” she said. was a research assistant, said few found my niche.” ready to light Childcare issues on display By Corin Wilson up the campus Chronicle Staff Playing games, giving out By Kyle Reynolds and, of course, Facebook,” said candy and attracting students. Chronicle Staff Brooks. “I also had a large sup- It is all in the job description for port team from my family and a second-year Early Childhood Durham College, meet Mela- friends. I used a lot of connec- Education student. nie Brooks. tions that I’ve made throughout ECE students filled Ven- After describing herself as the two years I’ve been here.” dor’s Alley and the UA Atrium outgoing, fun and environmen- According to Brooks, there with presentations about vari- tally friendly, the newly elected are five major things she hopes ous childcare issues on Feb. 4. vice-president of campus affairs to implement by September Presentations included Bristol lit up the room with her enthu- 2010. boards, trivia, prizes and infor- siastic smile. “I would like to see improved mation. “When I heard that I won the promotion, all-ages pub nights, Students were given three vote I was in complete shock,” improved recycling and reus- weeks to create fun activities and said Brooks, who is in her sec- able water bottles, SA informa- clever ways to get people inter- ond year of the Environmental tion packages for first-year stu- ested enough to stop and look at Photo by Corin Wilson Technology course. dents and more school spirit,” their information. “There were mixed emotions. she said. Candice Dunec, whose NOTHING ‘ECE’ ABOUT IT: Students Kelly Stubbs, I felt a sense of relief, but also a However, her road to success group’s presentation was called Kevina Marshall, Frances Fernandez, Jean Markle, large amount of happiness.” wasn’t easy. And she expects I Can’t Afford Childcare, said Idalina Chaves and Linh Huynh showcase their ECE As vice-president of campus she will encounter many chal- these presentations help bring presentation about subsidies in Vendor’s Alley. affairs, Brooks said she will be lenges along the way. attention to the ECE program responsible for representing “It was a lot of hard work, but and people get a chance to see with useful knowledge for any for the ECE program, said she Durham College students not it was worth the reward,” said what the students do. students thinking about becom- was very pleased with the work only on the Student Association Brooks. “I can’t wait to get start- “I would recommend this ing parents, or even those who her students were showing. but also in the municipal region. ed, even though there are still program for students who are already have. They covered is- “I can tell there was lots of “I will be doing a lot of bud- many workshops, seminars and patient and enjoy hands-on sues such as subsidies, early research and effort put in these geting, event planning and ad- conferences I need to attend work,” said Dunec. She believes childhood learning, and quality presentations, and I am happy to vocating for the rights, concerns before I officially take the title. A this is a great way for interested childcare. see everyone having fun with it,” and responsibilities of Durham huge congratulations also goes students to decide whether this Many of the students agreed said Ulrich. She also mentioned College students,” said Brooks. out to those who were also run- is a program for them. that displaying their work and how glad she was to see how “As your VP, I will be work- ning for the position, since they Fellow student Frances Fer- interacting with students is more much of the campus population ing full-time over the summer had to go through all the same nandez said the program is great fun than sitting in class listening stops to check stuff like this out. months and part-time during stress and excitement that I did.” at prepareing students for the to a lecture and taking notes. The The majority of the students the school year.” She advises students inter- workplace. students were asked to try their and teachers involved in the She said she ran a small and ested in applying for positions “Information we learn here hardest to attract people in the presentations were pleasantly simple campaign, but tried to next year to be prepared for a helps us to better educate chil- halls, and a lot of them really ran surprised with the number of find unique ways to appeal to fun, yet hectic week. dren when we are in the working with that. One group was even people stopping at the tables. It students. “Never stop believing you world,” Fernandez said. “I know persuading students with Dairy was more than they had expect- “I went for fluorescent stick- can do it,” she said. “The reality we will be using what we learn.” Queen ice cream. ed, and Ulrich said that reflected ers, funny posters, suckers is still setting in for me.” The presentations were filled Ann-Marie Ulrich, a professor well on the students’ work. 8 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Software will aid treatment of sick infants trocardiogram, heart rate, blood ing used to manage data streams and will also assist in determining number of premature births is es- By Don Campbell pressure, oxygen saturation and and analyze environmental data the search criteria for noscomial timated to be on the rise. In Can- Chronicle Staff respiration. gathered from around the babies infections. ada, premature births result in 75 Once the data is organized, through advanced sensors and Noscomial infections – com- per cent of all infant deaths. Delivering timely diagnosis it can analyze the information traditional monitoring equipment. monly referred to as hospital-ac- McGregor said she first noticed and medical treatment is crucial and offer feedback to doctors When ready, the software will quired infections – are a serious is- how inefficient the gathering and in the early, fragile stages of life. and nurses, who can then predict detect changes to a patient’s con- sue for NICUs because premature sorting of information in NICUs In the case of critically ill or se- changes in the infant’s condition. dition in real time, allowing for infants often have tubes entering was and how much data was be- verely premature infants, it often That way, better diagnosis and greater accuracy and swiftness in their bodies, leaving them ex- ing lost when she was pregnant means the difference between life treatment may be offered to ill treatment. The hope that earlier posed to a greater risk of infection. with her first child. It was then she and death. premature infants before they be- diagnosis and treating, resulting Finding trends in the early stages realized her computer knowledge That is why being able to orga- come too sick. in a better chance of survival and of infections is important because could be redirected to help poten- nize the massive amounts of data “To give some perspective, decrease the risk of long-term dis- of how quickly the condition of tially save lives. from the battery of tests involved there are over 85,000 points of abilities. pre-mature babies can decline. McGregor said her child was in caring for a premature baby will data for every stream (monitor) Dr. McGregor said hopefully Since these infants have less born with a congenital abnormal- provide an invaluable tool for doc- from each patient,” said McGregor. the data gathered will also help developed vital organs and im- ity, trisomy 13, and died at birth. tors. “The human brain cannot ana- in recognizing other health prob- mune systems, it is difficult for “Although what happened to It is what UOIT associate pro- lyze all of those behaviours and lems and in indentifying trends their bodies to fight off infections. my daughter occurred when the fessor Dr. Carolyn McGregor is patterns we are trying to figure out with other patients in other ICUs. Observing changes in the infants very first cell divided, so there’s not hoping to achieve with a current about a patient like a computer Dr. McGregor, who is also a condition early may also result much else that could have been project she is collaborating on, can,” she said. Canada Research Chair in Health in an improvement in the quality done, there are a whole lot of chil- developing software that makes “So the software will not only Informatics, said she is excited to of life for pre-mature infants who dren that have a good shot at life,” sense of the data bombarding doc- enable gathering of data and com- be collecting data from patients may avoid organ damage from in- McGregor said. tors and nurses in busy neonatal plex analysis based on what’s been in the neonatal intensive care unit fections while in ICUs. ““If I could save a couple the intensive care units. gathered, it can be put into a basic (NICU) at Sick Kids for the pilot According to the March of grief that my husband and I went “Currently they (doctors and pool to learn more about certain phase of the project. This phase Dimes, although childbirth deaths through when we lost our child it nurses) look for very broad issues infections.” will confirm that the data is being have steadily declined since the would be a very important accom- and take notes based on readings IBM Infostream Software is be- streamed without any distortions beginning of the 20th century, the plishment.” every half hour or so,” said Mc- Gregor. “So there is an enormous amount of data being lost.” The project – aptly named Ar- temis after the Greek god of fertil- ity and childbirth – was initiated to develop software that could organize the massive amounts of biomedical data, such as elec-

Prof hopes to paddle dragons in China

By Justine Hilderbrand Chronicle Staff

Rick Kerr, a professor for the School of Communica- tion, Language and General Studies has organized a dinner/theatre fundraiser at Class Act Theatre in Whitby. The hope is to raise money for his dragon boat racing team, which has qualified for the World Club Team Cham- pionships in Macau, China. The event takes place Feb. 18 and will feature an Irish comedy show called The Mating Season. The doors open at 6 p.m. A four-course, chef-prepared dinner will be served and the show itself will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65, and $30 from each ticket will be do- nated to the Pickering dragon boat team. Kerr, who is currently di- recting his 97th play, is an expert on the matter and said, “I will put my reputation on it. I guarantee a funny night at the theatre.” For more information about the show and to buy tickets, contact the Class Act Dinner Theatre in Whitby at 905-668-2229 or contact Rick Kerr at 905-721-2000 ext. 7389. The Chronicle February 16, 2010 9 CAMPUS NEWS Toyota’s Canadians gather to UOIT sorry attempt world record lecturer to recall is compete By Corin Wilson By Gabrielle Baksh The candles also had to contin- that signifies what we do at Party- Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff ue to burn for 15 seconds. Lite, individual but also part of a too little Official witnesses were on team. UOIT is on the way to a On Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. local time, hand to ensure Guinness Record “So it’s a good reflection, it’s a top-10 title, and Dr. Rupinder people across Canada gathered rules were followed. very good match for us.” Brar is leading the way. in an attempt to set a Guinness The material and supporting Two dollars from every $24 Brar, a lecturer in the Fac- too late World Record for The Most People evidence will be sent to Guinness. purchase of an Olympic-themed ulty of Science at UOIT, ad- Lighting a Candle Simultaneously Morgen Dobson, an indepen- candle set goes to supporting the vanced to the Top 10 in the in Multiple Venues in support of dent PartyLite consultant, hosted Canadian Luge Association. TVO’s 2010 Big Ideas Best the Canadian Olympic Luge team. one of 23 venues, occuring from So far, purchase proceeds have Lecturer Competition. If Brar Justin Officially, 29 people were on coast to coast, at 21 Bruntsfield contributed over $40,000 towards wins, he will be rewarded hand at 21 Bruntsfield Drive, suc- Drive in Courtice. PartyLite is a the $200,000 budget it costs the $10,000 for student scholar- Bourne cessfully burning a candle for the direct sales business that sells luge team to participate in the ships. This is the second time required time. Both of the GTA’s candles.The company sponsored Olympics, says Dobsen. Brar has been a top-10 finalist two venues were held in Durham the Canadian Luge Association Team expenses include train- in the Ontario-wide competi- Region, the other having occurred because they did not have a cor- ing, equipment and travel. tion. Brar was one of over 300 porate sponsor. The luge team had its first race After over 100 complaints and in Whitby. lecturers from schools across To set the record participants “They wanted a team that had on Feb. 14. Messages of encour- the province who were nomi- four crashes – two that involved both men and women, as well as agement, including video and injuries – Toyota has finally done had to light their candle at the nated by students and alum- same moment, with 15 seconds there would be individual par- photographs of the event were ni. the right thing and issued a recall ticipants and team effort, because sent to them. of their faulty vehicles with brake for the candles to light. problems. The problem was that the brakes, mainly in the Prius, were failing briefly when being used on rough, slick or bumpy roads. Akio Toyoda, president of Toy- ota, made a formal apology saying, “Quality is our lifeline for Toyota.” Their lack of urgency in fixing the problem earlier though, says otherwise. As complaints rolled in Toyota continually announced they were working on solving the problem while the much-anticipated recall was delayed day after day after day. A spokesperson for the company described the problem as the brakes taking a second to take hold while travelling in poor con- ditions. Not a long time, but when you think that a car travelling 50 km/h can travel about 50 feet in one second it makes the problem serious. So serious that it’s a miracle no one has been killed. This recall follows a series of recalls by Toyota totalling over eight million vehicles for different reasons. This includes the faulty brakes and another dangerous problem where the gas pedals of certain vehicles were sticking to the floor, making the car difficult to stop. If quality really were the lifeline of Toyota they wouldn’t be recalling millions of vehicles in the time-span of only a couple months. They wouldn’t have to be issu- ing recalls if they built their vehicles properly the first time. If Toyota was that concerned about quality or safety then the recall for the Prius’ with faulty brakes would have been issued long ago, when the complaints first started coming in. Perhaps the most surprising fact is that after the announcement was made, interest in Toyota vehicles rose slightly. Edmunds.com analysis car sales interest and says that after the initial news of the faulty brakes interest rose from 7.4 per cent to 8.7 per cent among people re- searching compact cars. With gas-pedals sticking to the floor and brakes that don’t work I know I will not be in the market to buy a Toyota anytime soon, if ever. 10 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Will you drink beer more often?

By Justin Bourne Chronicle Staff

Beer could be good for your bones! A new study by scientists at the University of California suggests that beer could help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and can make your bones healthier. The study, that was published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, looked at 100 com- mercial beers and examined their silicon content – silicon is very good for your bones – and found that the Jodi Pascoe Emily Cavers silicon content in beer ranges from Peter Meijers Katie McHugh 6.4 milligrams per litre to 56.5 mil- General Arts and Science Police Foundations ligrams per litre. Police Foundations Advertising – Health Preparation Ideal for young adults who might “Yeah, because if beer is prefer having a couple of beers over “I don’t know. I’ve always “Yes it will because I found “No, the study won’t change healthy I’ll deﬁnitely drink it a glass of milk we asked students drank milk so I think my it’s better for me!” anything. I will like and drink more.” around campus whether the study bones are ﬁne.” beer.” would affect their drinking habits.

Drug club forms on campus to inform students By Adriana Pacheco Chronicle staff

A chapter of the Canadian Stu- dents for Sensible Drug Policy has started up on campus this semester. “We’re a national grassroots youth and student network,” said executive member Cory Halpert. “We provide the necessary education and resources to empower chapters formed to work on substance use issues facing their community.” Halpert said that the group does every thing from peer and public education to drug policy re- form and harm reduction projects. Members of the club think drug issues and addiction should be treated as a public health concern and not a criminal justice issue. They also think that an honest and open dialogue is important when educating youth about drug prevention. “Young people should be provided with all the information available and encouraged to make their own decisions about their physical and mental health.” The group’s plans for this semester include movie nights, drug information sessions, guest speak- ers, public forum debates and fundraisers for local harm reduction programs. The group has also created its own Facebook page called CSSDP @ UOIT/Durham. To get more information on the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy visit www. cssdp . org or contact Cory Halpert at cory. halpert @ mycampus. uoit .ca or Jessi Murray at Jessica.murray@ mycampus.durhamcollege.ca. The Chronicle February 16, 2010 11 CAMPUS NEWS Hip hop in its essence and realness

By Sarah Golan Chronicle Staff It was an informative night as Durham College and UOIT students gathered on behalf of Black History Month to learn about hip hop and their culture on Wednes- day, Feb. 10. Hip Hop in its Essence and Re- alness, otherwise known as H.E.R., organized the event. H.E.R. was officially formed inSeptember 2009, and is made up of president Wayne Carrasco, vice- president Vanessa Chan, and Kelly Maracle. The first half of the event was made up of six unauthorized biog- raphy videos of black role models by Toronto rapper Shaun Boothe. Boothe rapped about the lives and accomplishments of James Brown, Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King, Jimi Hen- drix, and Sean Combs. The last six biographies Boothe is planning on creating are still in the works, with the next instal- ment being Oprah Winfrey. The second half of the event was a video presentation of four students around school explaining their element of hip-hop. Photo by Sarah Golan The first element was emcee, represented by Daniel Vicente, a CELEBRATING CULTURE: H.E.R. vice-president Vanessa Chan and president Wayne Carrasco celebrate hip hop fourth-year Health Science stu- culture with Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity members Kirk Stalkie and Matt Mesley, who attended Wednesday’s event. dent at UOIT. Vicente explained the influence hip hop had on his life, and year Health Science student at not be played, since there was not “What we’re basically trying eryone in the room, ending the that being an emcee is like a visual Durham College, explaining how enough memory on the computer. to do is involve people, and have evening on a good note. art. becoming a DJ changed his life, Instead, Carrasco briefly ex- people get to know what hip hop For anyone with further ideas The second element was Bboy, and who he is, by making him a plained graffiti as a visual art, and is really all about. or interests in future events, email represented by Mark Razo, an more confident person today. how it’s another way of expressing “It’s not just music and dancing, [email protected]. Electronics Engineering Technol- The fourth element was Graffiti, who he is. there’s a culture behind it, and it’s “I hope people learned lot ogy graduate from Durham Col- portrayed by Carresco, a first-year “Each element on its own is based on the four elements of art about different black role models lege, explaining the dance aspect Advertising student at Durham a form of art, but when you put or art of expression,” he says. in history, and just got a different behind Bboy. College. them all together, that’s how you Wrapping up the event was a intake on how hip hop impacts The third element was DJ, rep- Unfortunately, the video could build a culture,” says Razo. discussion on the opinions of ev- pop culture,” said Carrasco. resented by Jeff Brown, a fourth- Right attitude leads to happiness

By Sasha Brown themselves. Mahoon called it the power of Chronicle Staff “If you keep making the same focused thought, saying the more With the right attitude, thoughts mistakes without correcting them, active a subject is in your mind, and goals, we will be setting our- you are going to stay in the same the more you will notice or think selves up for a happier, healthier place,” said Mahoon. “If you are of it. life, Zehra Mahoon told an audi- not important to yourself, who is “Whatever you focus on, that is ence of 30 women and one man going to take you seriously?” the closest to reality,” she said. at an information seminar at the Mahoon said you must love Whatever you focus on ex- McLaughlin library on Feb. 3. yourself before loving others. Ac- pands, and you experience more Mahoon, a consultant and rep- cording to Statistics Canada, wom- of it around you. If you continu- resentative of the Investors Group en are the main caregivers in most ously tell yourself you want to lose Financial Services, hosted the families. Women, mainly mothers, weight, you will. If you continu- seminar focusing on the mistakes tend to worry about everyone else ously think you are gaining weight, women make with life, love and before they think about them- you will gain weight. money. selves. They run errands, feed the Whether you tell yourself She revealed her great sense family, clean the house and still things will get worse or better, they of humour from the start, as she haven’t taken a minute for them- will go whatever way you focus on. joked about the short height of selves. To get away from negativity, you herself and her co-worker, and Everyone needs some down must avoid negative thoughts as assistant for the evening, Angela time where we do things for our- well as surroundings. Cannon. selves, worry about what we want, To get better at or make a “The reason she works with me and learn to really love ourselves. change to something, you have to is because we are the same height,” Mahoon entertained the audi- want to do it. said Mahoon. ence with short activities, exam- Mahood suggests that setting Mahoon said she has been a ples using props and asking ques- exciting goals for yourself will pull representative for the Investors tions throughout the presentation. you in a positive direction. But it “If you have the right attitude, is important the goals are achiev- Group since 2005. Photo by Sasha Brown As she joked in general, she the strategy will work,” said Ma- able and do not set yourself up for also openly joked about her past IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE: Consultant Zehra Mahoon hoon. failure. and shared examples of mistakes She told the audience to close Giving great examples of com- hosts a seminar at the McLaughlin library telling women their eyes, and to not think of a mon mistakes, Mahoon put wom- she’s made and other short com- what they need to do to live healthier and happier lives. ings. pink elephant. The significance of en at ease by letting them know the activity is that a pink elephant they are not alone. As she made Mahoon explained how mis- gave feedback, explaining mis- thinking about the mistakes they takes keep women from getting is now active in your mind, so women think about positive think- takes they’ve made. Throughout make with love. The biggest mis- of course everyone would most ing, she gave women the power what they want in life. Mainly fo- most of the seminar, Mahoon take most women make is not in cusing on money, the audience likely think about and picture the and attitude to correct their mis- steered the audience toward relationships with others, but with elephant in their mind. takes. 12 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 13 CAMPUS NEWS Winterfest was a chilly success

By Ryan Graham The extreme trampoline show Chronicle Staff was a big sell as a huge crowd formed to see what it had to pro- The town of Ajax celebrated its vide. annual Winterfest on Feb. 9 as the Not only were they performing community came out to support tricks on the trampoline, but their the activities in anticipation of the act also included tricks with snow- start of the Olympics, while en- boards, making it even more chal- during the cold temperatures that lenging. Many families attended came their way. the event. “It’s been going on for many, The professional ice carvers many years,” said event organizer were a big hit as well, as they made Pilar Ponce de Leon. “The events art out of ice and showed the have gone for at least 12.” crowd how to make something There were many activi- out of nothing. ties throughout the day, which The show times for the ice carv- ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ing demonstrations were every McLean Community Centre. hour, beginning at noon on Sun-

“We start planning Winterfest at Photo by Ryan Graham day. the end of our last event, and even “We recruited about 50 volun- prior to that,” said Ponce de Leon. FAMILY FUN AT ANNUAL WINTERFEST: Wagon rides, professional ice carving dem- teers for today’s activities,” said The event provided a selec- onstrations, extreme trampoline shows and ice skating were only a few of the outside Ponce de Leon. tion of activities, inside and out. events planned for this year’s annual Winterfest in the town of Ajax. During Winterfest families The outside events included ice- could go inside and receive hot skating, professional ice carving ple trying to escape the cold. CIBC providing music and also had a seems to be very well put together chocolate to warm up from the demonstrations, wagon rides and and Ontario Power Generation Zamboni to flood the rink so that and it’s good for the community cold temperatures. extreme trampoline shows. sponsored the event. the ice was in top shape for the and were happy to be here to Although it was a chilly day, ev- Face painting and arts and The outdoor rink not only of- skaters. support it,” said Lee Ireland from erybody battled the elements and crafts were brought inside for peo- fered skating but it had a live DJ “I think it’s a really great event, it CIBC. made it an enjoyable time for all. Travel anywhere in Public Relations students excited Durham on one fare By Brent Burry for Chicago trip Chronicle Staff

Students at Durham College By Gabrielle Baksh of places, including a PR firm to and UOIT have benefited from Chronicle Staff meet with PR practitioners. Hope- the agreement between Durham fully they’ll give us some great tips Region Transit and GO Transit, Despite concerns of a strike and information. Maybe when we known as “One fare anywhere in in the coming weeks, Durham’s go to some museums we can have Durham.” second-year Public Relations’ their PR people talk to us. There’s The agreement, which was students continue to forge ahead going to be a lot of good experi- introduced in Jan. 2006, enables with their plans to visit Chicago. ences.” riders to travel anywhere in Dur- Professor Lynn Gough and 22 PR student Brodie Webster ham Region at one cost. Public Relation students will trav- says their current budget is $365 And in the case of full-time el by plane to Chicago from March plus spending money per student. students on campus, by simply 30 to April 1. Although the excursion is part showing your UPASS. Gough says the students are so of the curriculum, the college does Riders without a UPASS must motivated that they started fund- not pay for it. provide proof of a DRT fare, in- raising in September although the “This group is already commit- cluding a transfer, monthly pass event planning and fund-develop- ted and they’ve already decided or prepaid ticket, in order to ment course she teaches began in that they will pay for part of it out board a GO bus at no additional Photo by Brent Burry January. of their pocket if they have to,” said cost. Gough says the event planning Gough. There is an annual ridership STUDENTS BENEFIT WITH ONE FARE ANYWHERE: process will continue to run with The class settled on going to of 800,000 that use the one fare Durham Regional Transit and GO buses are on board business as usual. the Windy City after a close vote anywhere in the Durham sys- with the “One Fare Anywhere in Durham” agreement. Students have already raised between Chicago and New York. tem, and 33 per cent of those are over $4,000 towards their $10,000 Washington was also an option. UPASS riders. is charged to DRT at a flat rate 2012-13, and Killens hopes this goal to cover the cost of transpor- While in Chicago, students “It’s a good arrangement. It’s regardless of distance travelled. agreement will build the rider- tation, food and accommodations. plan to visit a PR agency, and a unique. It’s the only one of its And this year, it is $3.87 per rider. ship. February will see students host newspaper or television station, kind in existence right now,” said But DRT is satisfied with the The rapid growth of UOIT has a Valentine’s Day speed dating however they have not yet created DRT deputy general manager of arrangement. increased the demand for ser- session, a Yuk Yuk’s comedy night an itinerary. support services, Neil Killens. “When we first became re- vice, but the revenue hasn’t kept and a Chuck a Puck hockey tour- The trip is meant to simulate “Some of the local systems gional transit (in 2006), the best up with meeting the expenses. nament. business travel and students will around the GTA have fare inte- way that we could make it less DRT receives $60 per semes- Last semester the students dress professionally for their gration agreements with GO but costly for people to ride around ter from each full time student; hosted a Boston Pizza night, a meetings. nothing like we have.” the entire region was to take ad- however, buses cost about half a Shagwell’s pub night and a date “We represent the school, and I DRT pays GO Transit approx- vantage of the GO service which million. auction at E.P. Taylor’s, besides find that the whole overall experi- imately $3 million a year to ac- was already in place, because we “It’s an education thing, we’re selling chocolate bars, MacMil- ence is not replicated in the class- cept riders who board using the weren’t in a position to provide not complaining, mind you, be- lan’s food products and restaurant room. It’s like a real world experi- one fare agreement. that type of service,” said Killens. cause the UPASS riders are go- cards to raise money. ence,” said Gough. The arrangement is based on Additionally, DRT will be in- ing to form a lot of our business “I think we’re going to have a The Public Relations program an average fare, meaning that troducing bus rapid transit along when we introduce the BRT on great time,” said Jessica McDon- has included a field trip in week 12 every rider boarding a GO bus Highway 2, starting sometime in Highway 2,” he said. nell, events co-ordinator for the of the winter term for the past 12 trip. “We’re hoping to go to a bunch years. 14 The Chronicle February 16, 2010

energy--both are electrical systems. In 2007 I completedompleted my apprenticeapprenticeship and obtainedained my electricalal license.licens In early 200820 I started EcoAge Technolo-echn gies,s, and began working as an electricalectric contractor,ontract while scouting for opportu-pport nitiesities for renewable energy systemsystems installations.nstallation After having formedormed a strongng bbond with a distributorstributor of an exclusivesive Ontario-madeO e product linel of grid-connectednecte solarar PV products, I was able to land the first EcoAge Technolo The Chronicle February 16, 2010 15 16 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 17 CAMPUS NEWS Quit smoking and win in more ways than one

By Nicole Martinsen has been thinking of quitting Chronicle Staff and now feels it is a good time. “If I could win a car then I’ll The Driven to Quit Challenge definitely enter,” said Foster. is giving smokers extra incen- He believes the hardest part tive to quit smoking. is cigarettes being so accessible. Participants must register “I just have to make sure for the challenge by Feb. 28 I don’t buy smokes or bum and quit smoking for the entire smokes,” said Foster. “Every- Photo by Justine Hilderbrand month of March for a chance body has smokes, so it is so easy to win the grand prize of a 2010 to get one.” YEAR OF THE TIGER: Min Pan demonstrates how to wear a traditional Chinese lion Ford Escape hybrid. The Durham Region health costume on Feb. 10 at the Mandarin restaurant, where the Chinese Student Associa- “Tobacco use is the single department also offers free tion met to eat dinner and celebrate early Chinese New Year festivities. biggest cause of preventable group sessions starting Feb. 9. disease, disability and prema- The sessions are once a week ture death in Canada,” said Ka- for six weeks. Those interested tie Gosson, a Durham Region in the group sessions should go public health nurse. “Every to www.durham.ca for more in- year, at least 37,000 Canadians formation. Students ring in the die from the effects of smoking.” “Some people like interac- In Ontario alone, at least tion with other people,” explains 13,000 people die from tobacco Gosson. “It helps knowing use every year. you’re not alone and that other The contest, launched by people are going through the Chinese New Year the Canadian Cancer Society, same thing.” dent of the CSA. cided to band together and try to is open to residents of Ontario Group sessions don’t work By Justine Hilderbrand Newly elected as next semes- scare Nian away. They succeeded who are 19 or older and use to- for everyone. People should Chronicle Staff ter’s SA president, Anthony Bo- by making plenty of noise, using bacco once a week or more. find the method that works best land spoke over the scraping of drums, fireworks and hanging Although March doesn’t for them. On Feb. 10. the Chinese Stu- plates and expected chatter of banners of his least favourite co- have any special significance Gosson recommends de- dent Association hosted a dinner how proud he was to be a part of lour, red. Nian then put his pride to smoking, it is the time of veloping a quit plan. Find out at the Mandarin restaurant in Os- such a diverse campus and of how behind him and transformed into year when people are trying to the things in past attempts that hawa in celebration of the Chinese unique Durham College is in par- a lion. follow through with their new worked and what didn’t. New Year. ticular, seeing that it shares a cam- Chinese New Year celebrations year’s resolutions. “People who set a date to quit The current president of the pus with both UOIT and Trent don’t officially begin until Feb. 14 A majority of the promotion usually have better outcomes,” Chinese Student Association University. and last for 15 days, so the CSA for the contest was during Na- said Gosson. (CSA), Mao Ye, as well as her pre- Throughout the dinner, Ye ex- decided to have the dinner before- tional Non-Smoking Week, Jan. The main thing could be decessors, Ernest Lam and Min plained some of the traditional hand so that it would not interfere 17 to 23. in changing the environment. Pan, each gave a short speech activities that come along with with any special Valentine’s Day The Driven to Quit Challenge Make your house and car praising the turnout of the event. the Chinese New Year celebration plans. has multiple prizes, including smoke-free. Surround yourself They are all fourth-year stu- in both English and Chinese, one “It’s a beautiful coincidence,” the Ford Escape hybrid, one with supportive people. dents in their individual programs of which is the traditional ‘Lion said Ye, since the Chinese New of two $5,000 CAA vacation Talk to your health care pro- at UOIT. Dance’, which comes from a Chi- Year changes annually according getaways, one of seven $2,000 fessional to see if there are cer- Founded in 2007, the CSA’s goal nese myth surrounding the New to the lunar-solar component of MasterCard gift cards and a quit tain smoking cessation aids that is to guide and support Chinese Year celebration. the Chinese calendar. buddy gift of a $200 MasterCard would work for you. newcomers to Canada, and help As the myth goes, a small vil- The Chinese New Year can be- gift card. The challenge allows for the them feel more comfortable on lage in China was terrorized each gin any time between late January A quit buddy is a mandatory use of aids such as a patch, gum, campus. year by a monster named Nian, and mid-February. This year is the part of the challenge. A quit inhaler or lozenge. “The Chinese New Year is one who would attack and steal from Year of the Tiger, which is one of 12 buddy can help by being a sup- Selected potential winners of the biggest events in our cul- them in the springtime. animals that are rotated each year port and offering encouraging have to confirm their smoke- ture,” explained Pan, the first presi- Then one year the villagers de- in the Chinese Zodiac. words. free status with a urine sample. Gosson said a quit buddy The winners will be publicly should remind the smoker of all released on April 19. the great things they are doing Participants should make and the benefits of quitting. sure they register themselves Second-year Sports Admin- and a quit buddy by Feb. 28 at istration student Jason Foster www.driventoquit.ca.

Photo by Nicole Martinsen

BUTT OUT: Jason Foster, second-year Sports Admin- istration student, is contemplating quitting smoking. 18 The Chronicle February 26, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Oh, to hit under two minutes! like the same thing… all these By Justine Hilderbrand good natured jokes. Then they’d Chronicle Staff see how hard I work and they didn’t joke after that.” Rick Kerr has worn many hats Kerr has been a member of the over the years; from professor to Pickering Dragon Boat Club since actor, director and even marathon 2008 and all three of its teams runner. have qualified for the World Club The current professor in the Team Championships in Macau, school of Communication, Lan- China, in July. guage and General Studies has an He also paddled on the CTV ambitious heart, and at 57, he’s still corporate recreation team at the got game. Toronto International Dragon Of his many activities, one of Boat Race Festival in the summer his most recent is dragon boat rac- of 2008. ing. One foggy Wednesday, Kerr Kerr explained that dragon and his team went out in the rain boat racing started in China, and to do three 2,000 metre races and the boats are designed after canal one 1,000 metre race in just over boats, which were used to carry an hour with four of their paddlers goods from place to place. Dragon missing. boat racing came to Canada over “I’m not sure I have been more time as more Chinese people im- tired in my life, into the wind… it migrated to the country. just seemed like it was in our face “I think we developed a whole and you could hardly see where festival around it, and mounted a you were going, it was so foggy and dragon’s head on the front of the rainy.” boat, which is why they call it a But that didn’t dampen Kerr’s dragon boat, plus a dragon is a spirit at all. spiritual creature in China,” said “If I can do that…? Bring it on,” Kerr. said Kerr. “That to me was a char- According to Kerr, Dragon boat acter builder… Winning races is racing is the fastest growing team great, winning a Canadian cham- sport in the world. pionship? We actually smoked the There are 20 paddlers to a boat, competition. It’s not as if the actual with one drummer and one per- final race was that close… we blew son to steer. About 25 people are the doors off it.” in a roster, just in case of injury or He describes himself as self- illness. motivated, and trains by himself. “There are some boats in Hong The training for the dragon boat Kong for festivals that have 100 racing is relatively on-going, paddlers, and it’s really long skinny “The goal for elite dragon boat boats, and they are all festooned teams is to hit under two minutes with dragon heads and flowers in a race,” he said. and it’s really amazing,” said Kerr. “If you ever get a team that Four race lengths are used hits under two minutes, you are in Dragon boat racing: 250, 500, smokin’ fast. Our team at the Ca- 1,000 and 2,500 metres. nadian Championships, I think we Kerr was introduced to Dragon Photo by Justine Hilderbrand did 2:05. We are a grandmaster’s boat racing eight years ago, when team, like over 50, we had the sec- he and his wife were in Stratford HE CARRIES A TORCH: Kerr, along with his team, will be travelling to China to com- ond fastest time of any category in visiting the theatre. pete in the world club team championships of dragon boat racing. the whole Canadian champion- “I heard all this noise and these ships.” drums going, these crowds that There are three different age team, to help them pay for the trip just to do something. Too many elling to China to compete in the were cheering and yelling and all groups for the dragon boat racing to Macau. people are couch potatoes,” said World Club Team Champion- this splashing and I thought, ‘What sport: under 23, Masters (which is “You get some people that say Kerr. ships. the hell is going on?’ and then on 40+) and Grandmasters (50+). to you, ‘Why are you doing this? He is not afraid to try things, “I’m not afraid to look stupid. Victoria lake, in front of the theatre, Kerr is currently organizing a I mean you’re getting older, you whether it’s modelling a cowboy What I’m afraid of is regretting that I watch these boats going by and dinner/theatre fundraiser for his should relax…’ The main thing is outfit for a fashion show or trav- I didn’t do something.” these people slashing and paddling and I thought, okay… I want to do this,” said Kerr with a confident laugh. Five years later, with some en- couragement from his wife, he started a staff team at Durham College and later on a team of students from the School of Justice. Although he described the team as ‘terrible’, they did manage to win their last race before the team disbanded. But Kerr was hooked, and so he started going down to Camp Sa- mac in Oshawa and paddling on the dock to practice his stroke. He also went to the Civic Audi- torium in Oshawa two mornings a week to practice his stroke there until he could find another team to race with. “I got permission to sit at the side of the kid’s pool, and I would just practice my strokes on the side of the pool, and everybody thought I was nuts,” said Kerr. “Because nobody saw me paddle at Samac, although they saw me walk there with the paddles and all the neighbours would be like, ‘Where’s your boat?’ and these old retired guys who were there, The Chronicle February 16, 2010 19 CAMPUS NEWS ‘Tis the season to be melancholy

By Kevin Hall from SAD. withdrawals. Serotonin is a However, maybe the thought as BBBS’s Dare to be a Kid Again Chronicle Staff Living in a northern climate neurotransmitter that controls of rejection is enough to scare campaign has made people of all means we are more susceptible moods, appetite, sleep, muscle you away, not to mention actual- ages feel better about themselves. The winter blues may sound to this disorder, and women are contraction and memory. ly getting turned down may make “I have as much energy as I like a cute way to say the snow are more susceptible to SAD then “Serotonin cravings make you you more depressed. used to,” said a volunteer worker. is making you sad, but for many men. want comfort food,” she said. Have no fear, volunteer. Standard Life’s survey stands people seasonal affective disor- However, just because we live “This is going to make you feel The Standard Life Assurance by the fact that the fountain of der (SAD) makes every day hard- in Canada doesn’t mean we have lazy and sluggish.” Company of Canada released a youth is volunteer work. er than it has to be. to be sad…or SAD. Let’s be happy Working out has proven to de- national survey last June suggest- “I feel like I’m making a differ- There are many remedies to we live here. crease stress levels by letting peo- ing that people who volunteer ence,” said Maria Legros, a hair- get you over that winter hump. The typical symptoms of SAD ple enjoy better sleep patterns, live happier lives than those who dresser from Ajax Ontario whose According to Healthy Ontar- create a distorted rhythm in peo- having a better self-image and don’t. been volunteering at Loyal Res- io, a program designed to keep ple’s daily lives that make them increasing endorphins that make “If you’re looking to spark up cue, an animal rescue service, for Ontarians up to date on current feel unhappy, like over-sleeping you happy, and decreasing cor- your life, become a Big Brother or the past year. “I’m doing what I health problems and remedies, because of a lack of energy, in- tisol, a hormone that responds Big Sister,” said Bruce Macdonald, feel is right,” she said. the link between depression and creased appetite, irritability, lone- to stress and anxiety, which can president and CEO of Big Broth- “You may be sitting at home seasonal changes has to do with liness, isolation and a general make you depressed. ers Big Sisters of Canada. cursing the cold when you can be the amount of light we are ex- drive to do nothing. At least if you’re eating more, “ It reinforces the saying that out doing something productive,” posed to. Our daily moods are One of the affects of seasonal you can burn it off and not feel mentoring a child or youth is a said Mark Shuwera, Executive Di- controlled by nerve centres in the disorder is an increase in ap- guilty about it. proven path to personal happi- rector of Big Brothers Big Sisters brain, which are affected by the petite, and specifically carbohy- People suffering from SAD ness and inner wellness.” in Oshawa. amount of light that enters our drate cravings, which can lead to tend to detach themselves from Helping someone else could “It gives you something you eyes. a weight gain. the outside world, and other peo- put your own life into perspec- wouldn’t do on your own.” So get yourself out and about, This can affect a person’s self- ple. tive, making your own stress Shuwera has seen from a pro- and enjoy the daylight hours in- confidence, leading to being un- No one likes to be alone. seem less serious. fessional and personal perspec- stead of being cooped up inside. happy for eating and eating be- Valentine’s Day is coming up, “It’s a learning relationship,’ tive the influence volunteering The winter months have fewer cause you’re unhappy. and what a better way to make said Victoria Pickering, Direc- can have in making people feel daylight hours, and during these Working out would be a great yourself feel better then feeling tor of Communications for Big better. nighttime hours the brain pro- way to smile over the winter. the love. Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. “I know personally I get the duces a hormone called melato- “People feel like they want to The adrenaline alone from “Most of the people I have talk- February blahs with the cold, nin, which helps us sleep. hibernate,” said Cheryl Higgs, co- asking someone out could make ed to say they feel like they have chores and cleaning your car,” he More night means more mela- ordinator of Durham College’s you feel better, and a little ro- learned more than they have giv- said. tonin, and in affect, increased Fitness and Health Program. mance, and maybe some harm- en out,” she said. “When you make a com- sleepiness. SAD sufferers tend to Higgs said that over-eating less fooling around, can make “They all get more than they mitment, you feel responsible have more daytime melatonin and unhealthy diet during the you feel loved, liked and appreci- give.” for getting out there and doing levels than those who don’t suffer winter has to do with serotonin ated. The proof is in the pudding, something.” 20 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 21 22 The Chronicle February 16, 2010

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Oshawa fair for future brides

ning her wedding: the budget. Wedding “The earlier you book the better,” she said. “If you book now for a wedding in 2011 or 2012 you season is will guarantee yourself this year’s prices, and that’s pretty standard throughout the industry.” around the Jennifer Goodman, the pro- gramme librarian at the Oshawa Public Libraries McLaughlin Branch, was pleased with the corner success of the event and says she will absolutely host the bridal fair By Ashley Smith again in the future. Chronicle Staff “[The fair] allows patrons to connect with local vendors, which The smooth, warm air and facilitates a sense of community. bright, shining sun during sum- It serves as not just your normal mer are always sweet, the classic bridal fair… it is a venue for infor- colours of foliage in fall create a mation exchange, where not only timeless and classic nostalgia. No brides but people interested in the one can deny the magic of getting industry can come to meet and married in a winter wonderland question vendors,” said Goodman. and there is just something so per- “It also provides vendors a chance fect about a spring wedding. to network with each other. It ful- Regardless of your taste, the fils a need in the community that 2010 bridal fair hosted by Oshawa the library can meet and broadens Public Libraries at the McLaughlin our scope as a community mem- branch on Feb. 6 provided future ber and provider of information.” brides with an abundant array of Though creating exciting pro- wedding selections for every sea- Photo by Ashley Smith grams for the community is high son. on Goodman’s professional priori- This is the second year the fair WEDDING HAIR: Heather Goulding, future Durham College Power Engineering stu- ties, this event was able to provide has taken place in Oshawa and it dent, poses prettily while Tera Colville weaves in her hair extensions with help from her with some help with a personal featured local demonstrations by her assistant at Play Salon and Spa. priority of hers: her own wedding Make-up in Motion and Play Salon this May. At this stage Goodman and Spa and a fashion show show- is almost done planning for her casing this year’s finest in bridal ing them with valuable advice and watching the final product come one day, and to see them happy is big day, but says the greatest chal- wear. information on how to make their together on the day of the wed- really rewarding. There are no do- lenge was co-ordinating guests. More than a dozen local pho- special day a memorable one. ding. overs in this industry.” “[The bridal fair] was great!” she tographers, cake decorators, wed- Local wedding décor expert “The best part is when you see From her years spent planning said. “I got an excellent idea for ding planners, DJs, beauty experts and owner of In Style Weddings in that everything has been done and decorating weddings, Kaye honouring my fiancé’s father who and décor businesses from the Courtice, Tamara Kaye has been and you see the bride’s reaction,” was able to offer this crucial piece recently passed away, information Durham Region also welcomed in the business for eight years and said Kay. “[As a wedding planner] of wisdom, which will help brides about tuxes that I needed and tips the blushing brides-to-be, provid- says her favourite part of her job is you work so hard for that person’s with the heaviest stressor in plan- on what to look for in shoes!” Music fundraiser for Humane Society

By Cait Hoock nation, located in Pickering, hosted a bake sale of Chronicle Staff homemade Valentine day treats. The Humane Society also brought along photos Love was in the air…in more ways than one. of animals and pet adoption forms for anyone inter- On Feb. 6, more than 85 people attended a Val- ested in adding to their home. entine’s gala and dance. But it was more than just “We live in a growing population,” she said. seasonal décor and candlelit tables. “When people are no longer able to care for their Love is in the Air was a fundraising concert and pets, or they pass on, the animals need a place to go.” CD launch in support of the Humane Society of This past year has been a roller-coaster ride for Durham Region, Phoenix Rising. the Humane Society, and this was a much happier Acoustic, jazz and easy rock beats flooded the occasion to see, said President Karin Martens. 420 Wing in Oshawa. Local musicians and dynamic “It’s absolutely wonderful,” said Martens. “Our fo- duo, Oceanic Air, got the party started as they per- cus is that everyone in the community will be a part formed original songs for the audience. of the new shelter.” Viewers were also treated to musical appearanc- The land is bought, and it’s just a matter of time es from Dale Russell, Melanie E, Luisa Pariselli from before building begins. 102.1 The Edge and Artemis, creator of the school al- “We hope to have a shovel in the ground by April, liance of student songwriters – SASS. and a new building by Christmas,” she said. “The event is about getting the word out,” said Martens said there is much symbolism between musician and co-ordinator of the event Melanie the destruction of the old shelter and the rebirth of Hartshorn-Walton (aka Melanie E). “We’re expect- the new one. ing to raise $3,000 tonight.” The whole theme of the new shelter was focused Planning for the evening began last August. The around a mythical bird: the phoenix. CD will hit store shelves after the event and Harts- In mythology, the phoenix has a 500- to 1,000- horn-Walton hopes to give the Humane Society an- year life cycle. Towards the end of the cycle the bird other $8,000 in a year’s time from sales. builds a nest of twigs, which then ignites. As the nest She said the money raised tonight is a tiny por- and bird burn to ashes, it is said that a young phoe- tion in respect to how much is needed for a new nix arises, reborn and alive again. shelter, but volunteers need money for everyday “It’s very symbolic,” said Martens. “My first Photo by Cait Hoock supplies too. thought is that we’re a phoenix.” “I know they need the money,” she said. “It’s more Martens is thankful for all the community sup- LOVE IS IN THE AIR: Event co-ordinator Melanie about building awareness.” port, and she said there are many grateful wags and Hartshorn-Walton (aka Melanie E) performs a French Aside from musical performances, there was also purrs from all animals at the shelter. jazz piece with husband Keith. a silent auction and two raffles. Destination Imagi- “Phoenix is definitely rising.” 24 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Ghostbusting a good time Caution!!! Reality TV ghost hunters at work

By Norm Belyea Chronicle Staff

They gather in spooky buildings, under cover of darkness, in- frared cameras rolling. Their eyes look like eerie pinpoints of light as they root through the buildings looking for things that go bump in the night. And when they hear one of those bumps, they jump like mice who have heard a cat. They are ghost hunters, and you can watch them in action most nights on TV. Ghost hunting reality shows are haunting the airwaves - and during prime time at that. According to a 2006 Ipsos Reid report, 47 per cent of Canadi- ans surveyed say they believe in Photo by Norm Belyea ghosts. So networks are cashing in big time with a host of shows like I AIN’T ‘FRAID OF NO GHOSTS: Jillian MacIntyre, 20, a ﬁrst-year Pharmaceutical Science student, shows how Paranormal State, Ghost Hunt- she’d deal with ghosts. She’d scare them away. ers and Rescue Mediums, which feature creepy clips in their com- Lockey says these types of tele- tion many of these reality shows natural, including life after death. family was murdered and heard mercials. vision shows reflect the audience are turning. Auerbach is now teaching in an ghostly screams, and a dog bark- This comes as no surprise to and its need for jolts per minute. “Some shows are real,” she says. assistant capacity at the university ing that wasn’t there,” says Ma- Zsuzsana Summer, a paranormal Jolts per minute is the formula mo- “But some of the older shows that for a course called Consciousness cIntyre with an edge in her voice. investigator from Durham Region. tion picture producers use to keep have been out a year or so bother Studies. He says some of the seg- As for the depictions of haunt- Paranormal pertains to the study an audience’s attention, especially me because I feel they don’t treat ments he has done for TV shows ing investigations in today’s popu- of the supernatural. younger audiences. the spirits nicely, and they give have been hyped, but fortunately lar ghost hunting shows, Auerbach “People are always searching “This group are multi-taskers false evidence at times.” the producers made nothing up. is skeptical. for proof of life after death, so the and can lose their focus very eas- La Nae says ghost hunting is He does have one complaint, how- “They are not typical of what paranormal is the perfect jump- ily,” says Lockey. “So media pro- not as glamorous as it is depicted ever. parapsychologists do. They are off point,” she says. “When TV ducers must ensure that they in- in these shows. It’s tedious work “These shows don’t inspire peo- not scientific investigations. They producers discovered just how clude lots of jolts to keep the inter- that requires much patience be- ple to conduct paranormal investi- are presentations of what the ama- popular the paranormal field is, est of the audience. Such shows cause one must crawl through gations correctly or to learn what teurs have come up with. Most of they started to put out spinoffs and keep you on your toes, they scare dusty attics and dirty basements the field of parapsychology has to those people on TV are not scien- clones, and now it’s a snowball ef- you, and they keep you hanging when on the prowl for discarnate say about these phenomena,” he tists.” fect.” on.” entities. said in a telephone interview from Matthew James Didier, founder Summer says that the topic Kenny Harmon, 19, a DC first- “Ghost hunting is very boring,” California. “The science that stud- and director of the Toronto Ghosts of ghosts has always been popu- year Law and Security student, she says. “So some shows put ies these phenomena has over 125 and Hauntings Research Society, lar. So the more shows produc- agrees. some thrill into the program to years of research, experience and is not optimistic about the future ers pump out, the more viewers “I watch these shows, even keep things interesting.” literature, and the vast majority of of this latest fad called ghost hunt- they gain. And she doesn’t see the though I don’t believe in ghosts. Lindsay Scott, 21, a DC second- ghost hunters are ignorant of this.” ing. craze ending any time soon. They are phoney, but very enter- year Human Services Worker stu- Auerbach says very few con- “Like many things, popular- “When the taining.” dent, echoes that sentiment. scious spirits stick around after ized programs like Ghost Hunters media find a I went to a place Sandie La Nae, who “Sometimes I think the shows death, and even that depends on and Paranormal State did bring formula that where a whole has been approached are a little far-fetched and they the individual entity. For instance, about a wee blip of people want- works, they ‘ by A&E to be a consul- blow stuff out of proportion,” says some spirits have unfinished busi- ing to look into the paranormal,” run with it,” she family was mur- tant on some upcoming Scott. “The investigators will hear ness, or they are in denial that he says. “But in all honesty, there’s says. dered and heard documentaries on the a noise and say that was a ghost, they are dead, or they are afraid of a decrease in people claiming that DC profes- supernatural, sees it a when all they heard was a scratch- what’s next. they are investigators than there sor Lori Lockey ghostly screams, little differently. La Nae ing sound that could have been “Quite often they don’t want to was seven years ago in Ontario. puts it another and a dog barking is a paranormal investi- mice.” leave behind people and places Basically, if you wait long enough, way. that wasn’t there. gator for Thin Veil Inves- Samantha Jackson, 21, who is they loved,” says Auerbach. something new will catch the at- “The occult tigators in Nevada. also a second-year Human Servic- Auerbach says the majority tention of people, and the para- might suggest ’ “On a metaphysi- es Worker student, is of the same of ghostly sightings are residual normal will take a back seat to Jillian MacIntyre to people that cal level, it’s time for the mind. hauntings. What he means is that many folks.” there is some- masses to know the ex- “I believe in ghosts, and I watch certain locations record events Until it does, though, producers thing beyond life on earth, and istence of those on the other side,” these shows because they are in- that occur there, like a VCR or are going to milk this fad for all it’s people need to believe this,” says she said in a telephone interview. teresting. But I don’t believe all DVR constantly running. worth, and thrill-seekers are going Lockey, who teaches a course “It’s a universal subconscious hap- of it because some of the shows “Witnesses pick up these re- to lap it up. called Popular Culture. “These pening. I don’t think minds were look like they’re staged,” she says. cordings and perceive them as The Nevada psychic La Nae shows may be replacing the teach- as open 100 years ago as they are Loyd Auerbach was a professor of ghosts,” he says. puts it aptly: “It’s a thrill for people ings people used to get by going to now.” Parapsychology at JFK University This might have been the case to be frightened. They want to be- church and other religious insti- However, the psychic, who says in California between 1983 and for 20-year-old Jillian MacIntyre, a lieve death isn’t the end. It’s kind of tutions. Media as a replacement she sees ghosts and helps people 1988 until the school dropped DC first-year Pharmaceutical Sci- nice to know we float around after for God: who would have thought communicate with their deceased the program. Parapsychology is ence student. death and be with our families and we’d go that far?” loved ones, doesn’t like the direc- the scientific study of the super- “I went to a place where a whole friends on a different plane.” The Chronicle February 16, 2010 25 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Eli lets The Cool Celebrate the moviegoers down Hypnosis Show Olympics in T.O. notizing volunteer audience By Kevin Hall By Stephanie Foden members. You have the chance The free outdoor event will fea- Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff to volunteer and be seen win- By Stephanie Foden ture live performances from Justin Chronicle Staff ning the lottery, speaking an Hines, Fefe Dobson and Barena- The promotion for The Book of Join master hypnotists Allan alien language that only you ked Ladies. Eli is a classic case of a trailer cre- Cross this reading week for the understand or visiting exotic The Olympics are here and so is The event will include Olym- ating a misconception. Cool Hypnosis Show. locales. a nationwide celebration. pic and Paralympic-themed sport It seemed like the movie was On Feb.16 starting at 7:30 at Refreshments will be served. On Feb. 20 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. zones, cultural areas, hospital- the second coming of Mad Max, as the Northview Branch Library There is free registration at any come join Torontonians at Nathan ity zones, as well as large video Eli, played by Denzel Washington, in Oshawa Cross with be hyp- branch. Phillips Square for the Toronto screens showcasing live coverage goes on a tear through post-apoc- CTV Olympic Celebration. of the 2010 Winter Games. alyptic America protecting a book that’s suppose to be the salvation for humanity. Instead, the crowd of eight inside AMC Whitby watched a two- hour sermon as Eli the angel of God tries to bring religion back to the people, travelling with a copy of the King James Bible. Obviously the word is out, as eight soon became five. The movie did deliver a few good fight scenes and explosions, however it left a lot of questions unanswered. As Eli encounters new people and new towns his fingers are checked, and for what we don’t know. “I’m not one of those,” Eli says as a store clerk checks his fingers. It’s never explained what the clerk is looking for, and audiences are left to speculate what could be wrong with peoples fingers in a desolate world. In a place without soap, clean water, medicine or proper food, the sickness could have been anything. The place is dessert waste- land because of war, which prob- ably means nuclear holocaust. Maybe there are zombies? Solara, played by Mila Kunis, attempts to see the book Eli carries in his pack. In the pack is a K-Mart nametag that says, “Hello, my name is Eli.” This was a glimpse at what his life was like before the world went to hell, but the question unanswered here is, where did he learn to fight? Eli is a sword swinging, ass- kicking bible saving machine. I didn’t know K-Mart’s training had become so extensive. I’m especially looking forward to the sequel, the book of Elly, as Solara destines back to her hometown by herself, presumably to save her mother. The most irritating thing about the movie is its misconception on religion. Eli’s mission is to protect the book until he found a place worth using. Upon entering a township run by the gang leader Carnegie, played by Gary Oldman, Eli says his mission is to keep heading west until he finds somewhere that the book will be of good use, but he hasn’t found it yet. He reaches Alcatraz where the people have clean water, food, and are civilized, and decides this is the place where the book is most needed. Who needs the most help? The surprising twist ending wasn’t enough to carry the near two-hour walk-about sermon, and at the end audiences were left blinded with confusion. Overall the movie was a serious bust, and made little to no sense. Maybe a re-release in 2012 will have more effect on audiences, but then again who will have time for the movies? 26 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She says what no one else will

By Jaime Rose change based on what’s moving Chronicle Staff her at the time. “In terms of style, I’m really in- With only a distant beat and fluenced by hip-hop. Influenced a bass-line in the background, heavily by Mos Def, The Roots, by Denice “Ms. Misconception” Rakim, Common, and even artists Frohman, performs spoken-word like Jill Scott – singers who are very and engulfs her audience with sex- eloquent with their words. They all appeal, like a woman flooding the have a certain rhythm. I think spo- sheets at her point of climax. Her ken-word in general is influenced delicate beauty is at first mislead- by hip-hop. If you think about it, ing, until she opens her mouth. rap is poetry. “ Her little hands take the micro- Frohman says her own experi- phone, she zones out, and be- ences, her sexuality and the poli- comes an outlet for her message. tics of it all, have been a more re- “We, we are about to go down, cent influence. to the water baby. “I really want to talk about how Where I collect cherry stems, love is political now for LGBT peo- Where I can give you prayers ple.” on a silver platter, Both on her own and as the co- Fuck that, creator of Pussies, Pens and Poli- I can wear your pussy like a tics performed alongside 2008’s screaming prayer on my tongue, Philadelphia Grand Slam Winner, And give you the biggest, Ms. Wise, they enlighten igno- brightest, most fantastic orgasm.” rance. This poet, lyricist, and educator Together, Philadelphia’s two relentlessly contemplates, com- most notable, emerging, lesbian municates and correlates the infi- voices share their experiences nite politics of love and the beauti- to raise awareness about social ful realities of gay sex. and political injustices within the As told to Scheme Magazine, LGBT community and beyond. who named her one of the 2009 American Dream is a powerful Voices of the Year, “Ms. Miscon- performance piece that challeng- ception” isn’t just Frohman, but es the American constitution of everyone. marriage, being a union between It means that she is powerful one man and one woman. “I rest within her own skin. Strength is easy, knowing that even if the drawn from her ‘in-between-ess’. world didn’t understand love, it’s Her brilliantly blunt words reso- like art, so you can’t hate on God’s nate with the nodding crowd. creativity.” “We are all beautiful, distorted Frohman uses unique methods mixes, we are all more than meets to further her belief that it’s impor- the eyes – and there’s a sense of tant to fight for equality on a na- kinship in that,” said Frohman to tional level. Scheme Magazine. In her home country, the Unit- Through exceptional use of ed States, only Massachusetts, literary devices, the crowd at Les- Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, and bian Lu’s ever-growing ROCK*ER New Hampshire issue marriage night on Church Street recently licenses to same-sex couples. experienced the depth of her per- Before the acceptance of Prop- formance first-hand in January, osition 8 on Nov. 4, 2008, Califor- when 102.1 The Edge flew her in nia issued marriage licenses to Photo by Tara Robertson from Philadelphia. same sex couples – all marriages “This is my very first time in before Proposition 8 are valid, but SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MIND: Denice “Ms. Misconception” Frohman gazes off, perhaps Toronto, very first time in Canada. marriage licenses are no longer is- pondering the words to her next poem. I’m very excited and I’m sure I’ll be sued. coming back.” Same-sex licenses from other it’s something to be shared. Get- ly about the path that got her here. change who you are. The haters at ROCK*ER were states are recognized in Rhode ting married in your hometown is “Your parents want the best for “The fact is, if you love your few and far between, and when Island, New York, and the District really, really important,” Frohman you. They come from a different child enough and raise him or her faced with a tape recorder, they of Columbia. State-level spousal says. generation, so at some point, we the right way, you have given them chose not to comment. rights and civil unions are accept- Now in a place where she’s able have to understand where our par- the audacity to be who they are. Whether the crowd embraces able in New Jersey. to share that special day with her ents are coming from. They in turn That’s something that’s worth cel- her or not, Frohman says another “When you marry somebody, family, Frohman speaks beautiful- have to understand that you can’t ebrating.” part of her gauges her performance based on how much of herself she invested and how honest she was. KEYON “I don’t fear rejection because I DRYDRY WWALLA INC. think what I do is something bigger than myself. I find that regardless of whether [the crowd, or even readers] like[s] poetry or not, most people can find a space to relate to the message – that’s really the most important thing.” Frohman delivers profound, if not controversial commentary. To write about such debates is one thing, but to perform and expose her inner most thoughts and vul- nerabilities is another. “I try and put myself in a certain space, where I’m taking from what the poem is saying. A lot of the pieces have very strong messages behind them. If I’m going to perform this, I’m experiencing an emotion all over again.” Her topics and inspirations The Chronicle February 16, 2010 27 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Another Faust A Night of Magic set satisfies readers’ to hit the Little stage thirst for drama By Ashley Smith Magic on Feb. 21. Chronicle Staff Influenced by such talents as Las Vegas magician Lance Burton and Japan’s Shimada, this By Adriana Pacheco thing in common; they will do any- Whether you are a flabbergasted fan who is ever Toronto native entertains audiences around the Chronicle Staff thing- including selling their soul amazed at the mystery of illusions or a cynic who globe with his signature swagger and theatrical to the devil- to get what they want. thinks it’s all a bunch of hocus-pocus, A Night of and artistic approach to performing his intricately For all those tired of the new The characters range in tem- Magic with award-winning magician Richard For- crafted illusions. craze of vampire romance, maybe perament from nasty and back- get is sure to entertain, excite and mystify you to no Tickets are available at the Oshawa Little The- a descent in to hell would suit bet- stabbing to shy and lonely. avail. atre box office, the UnitedWay Star Assist kiosk ter. Throughout the book you learn of The Oshawa Little Theatre is set to welcome and online at www.oshawalittletheatre.com for Another Faust, by brother and the sacrifices they have made and the 2009 International Brotherhood of Magicians both the matinee show at 2 p.m. and the evening sister Daniel and Dina Nayeri and are willing to make including be- champion to their stage for one night in A Night of show at 8 p.m. published by Candelwick press, is traying each other to get ahead, be a tale of greed, evil and ultimately, beautiful or to simply feel as if they redemption. are loved. A retelling of the classic Faus- Another Faust is a fast -paced tian tale in an urban setting, An- and lively read with a satisfying other Faust is darkly chilling ex- ending that leaves one pondering ample of how far someone will go their morality. to get what they covet most in the The characters are well devel- world. oped and could easily stand on From the first page the descrip- their own. The fact that there are tion and dark humour pulls one in six of them only adds to the in- until they find themselves loving, trigue. hating and even crying with the The plot is well thought through characters. and the themes of betrayal, greed The book centres around six and redemption are eternal and characters. Five children abducted can be found in many pieces of from their homes at the age of 10 classic literature. and raised by their lovely but dev- Another Faust is a book that ilishly cunning governess. These readers will find themselves rac- children come from different cor- ing to finish and will think about ners of the world but all have one long after. Oshawa public library to host this year’s Battle of the Bands must be current residents of Dur- By Ashley Smith ham Region and your band must Chronicle Staff not yet be signed to a record label. Bands interested in the chal- For those of you who think you lenge are encouraged to submit can rock harder than any other a completed application form band in the Durham Region, here (available at all Oshawa Public Li- is your chance to prove it. braries branches as well as www. The Oshawa Public Libraries oshawalibrary.com) along with are hosting the Battle of the Bands a sound or video recording of an once again this spring on March original song to any Oshawa Pub- 27. lic Libraries branch no later than 5 To qualify, your band must con- p.m. on Feb. 26. sist of a minimum of three mem- Good luck and rock on if you bers, the majority of the members dare! 28 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle Tuesday 16, 2010 29 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS British group bring new style

By Chantal Da Silva Chronicle Staff

British electro-rock band Hadouken! rocked the El Mocam- bo in Toronto last Tuesday night, displaying to fans the power and versatility of combining the synthesizer and guitar. The five-member band origi- nate from Leeds, England and are on their first mini North American tour, Toronto being the only Cana- dian date. Hadouken! formed at the Uni- versity of Leeds while band members (James Smith – vocals, Alice Spooner – synthesizer, Daniel “Pi- lau” Rice – electric guitar, Nick Rice – drums and Chris Purcell – bass) had the difficult task of balancing school and their love for music. “It was tricky, but we managed like any other student,” said lead singer James Smith. Hadouken! made a consider- able impact in the music industry with their new form of music, which incorporated the essence of rock and a well-defined electronic sound. The band’s focus was not to be scouted by a major label but instead take an uncommon route, forming their own record label called Surface Noise Records. It was in 2007 when they gained the popularity to release their de- but album, Not Here To Please You and Music for an Accelerated Culture. Fans were bundled in their jackets as they waited hours in the cold and snowy weather. Alex Mieczynski and Ramen Booko were two of the first few die- hard fans in line, travelling from Barrie to see the rocking Brits. “I’ve been waiting years to see Photo by Chantal Da Silva them and I was not going to miss this opportunity,” said Mieczynski. TALENTED IMPORTS: British ﬁve-man band Hadouken! pay Toronto a visit on their one stop in Canada during their “There is no other band like them so if it takes hours to see North American tour. them live, I will do just that,” said Just like one of their hit songs, “We’re always back home in the attention,” she laughed. “I reck- road with a massive European Booko. Hadouken! Cranked It Up as the England, so this is quite a nice on it’s my accent.” tour. With the enormous success of crowd muddled together, change.” Hadouken! continue on the When asked if they will visit their first album, Hadouken! fol- 1 1/2 –hour set included strobe Spooner, being the only female lowed up with a sophomore al- lighting, song chanting and even in the band, received the most ap- bum, For The Masses. a dive into the crowd by guitarist preciation when she climbed off However, was not always Rice. stage to chat and meet fans. smooth sailing for the band as “It’s great to be here and I love “Canadians have been bloody they encountered criticism and meeting the fans,” said Rice. nice to me and I’m not used to all controversy for their innovative style of music and lyrics. Music critics and reporters saw the new approach as a mockery of both electronic and rock music. Smith slammed those com- ments, explaining that he and his band were in the business to make music they love and give to their fans. “We like to be different,” said Smith. “Loads of people find it bloody hard to accept a new style of music.” Opening the show with their latest single, Rebirth, they brought the crowd to their feet. “Toronto, Toronto, Toronto!” screamed Smith. The band played an 11-song set, combining songs off both al- bums and prepared enough time to chat with the crowd. “This is our first trip to Canada,” announced Smith. “Everyone has been so lovely and we can’t wait to come back.” 30 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 31 SPORTSDurham College-UOIT Chronicle Lords feel the Sting’s wrath By Nathaniel Smith ed 39-27 in the contest and they Chronicle Staff received fewer second-chance points, as the Sting out-scored the The stage was set for an intense Lords 17-12 in that department. matchup between the top-tier None of the players on the Sting teams in the eastern conference roster tallied eye-popping scoring when the Durham Lords men’s totals but they managed pretty basketball team faced the Seneca even numbers across the board, Sting on Feb. 9 at the Campus Rec- as five players scored in double reation Centre. figures. However, the highly anticipat- Guard Vadim Halimov regis- ed matchup was a one-sided affair, tered 19 points and 12 rebounds, as the Sting delivered a poison- and forwards Norman Hamilton ous blow to the Lords chances of and James Forrester each chipped attaining home court in the post- in with 15 points. season after coasting to an 84-68 The thorough defeat left Lords victory. players in disbelief because they Lords forward Eric Smith led realized they didn’t perform to the way with a game-high 24 their ability when the stakes were points and seven rebounds, and raised. forward Tyler McGarrity posted “I don’t know what to say,” said impressive numbers as well af- Courtney Small. “We just need to ter finishing the contest with 16 throw away our personal agendas points and three rebounds. and get our minds right before the However, the Lords didn’t re- post-season begins.” ceive enough support from their Lords head coach Desmond other starters and key reserves. Rowley believed his team needed Also the Lords lacked the will to to make several changes before win as they were outhustled and their game on Friday, Feb. 12 outplayed throughout the game. against St. Lawrence if they want- The Lords’ lacklustre perfor- ed to avoid a repeat performance mance was clearly evident when they displayed in defeat. Photo by Nathaniel Smith looking at the major statistics in “We need to come with a dif- the game. ferent attitude,” said Rowley. “The STINGING SENSATION: Lords guard Tyler Pelley driving past Seneca Sting guard The Lords were out-rebound- way we played was unacceptable.” Vadim Halimov in critical game between eastern conference powerhouses. Valiant comeback effort Lady Lords goes unrewarded for Lords volleyball hoist By Nathaniel Smith Chronicle Staff The Durham Lords women’s east region basketball team fell short in their title attempt to rise up the rankings when they lost to the Seneca and with two games left on the Sting 65-58 on Feb. 9 at the Cam- Fourth time schedule, the Lords have guar- pus Recreation Centre, despite a anteed themselves a spot in the valiant effort to come back from OCAA provincial champion- a double-digit deficit with only a charm ships set to take place Feb. 25 a few minutes remaining in the to 27 at Cambrian College in game. as Lords Sudbury. After trailing the Sting by 10 Against the Thunder on Feb. points in the first half, the Lords 6, the Lords struggled early and looked to slowly get back into the continue lost the first set 25-23. However, game. However, they were con- the girls retaliated with three stantly thwarted until five minutes winning ways straight set victories to seal the were left in the contest. win. The Lords managed a big run Kerri Fotherby, a third-year and came within one point of tak- By Paul Rellinger starter for the Lords, led all ing the lead with a few minutes Chronicle Staff point getters on the night with remaining, but they couldn’t over- 19 points and 11 digs. Lords come the hole they placed them- There is no arguing how leading point getter this season, selves in at the first half, and the Photo by Nathaniel Smith good these girls are. Mandi Doris, scored 14 points Sting managed to stay afloat and For the fourth time in five in the win with five blocks, while seize victory. BEASTS FROM THE EAST: Durham Lords guard Janna years, the Durham Lords wom- younger sister Allison Doris Forward Jessica Newton led Hagan surveying the stingy Seneca Sting defence. en’s volleyball team has won the contributed 12 points. the way for the Lords with a team- Ontario Colleges Athletics As- Lords libero, Kourtney Cyr, high 19 points, and guards Laura gressiveness throughout the game against St. Lawrence because the sociation (OCAA) East Region has been a defensive force this Tomek, Kelsey Hare and Erin Em- was the downfall for the Lords. outcome could determine wheth- championship. season, frustrating opponents ery chipped in with nine points Head coach Tim Baulk offered er the Lords host or go on the road The Lords, who finished the to no end. Cyr sits in second each. his sentiments on how his team for the post-season. first week of February 3-0 with place in digs in the East Region The Lords outscored the Sting played throughout the game. “If we play with the intensity victories over La Cite, Flem- with 159 after scoring 15 digs 17-13 on points off turnovers, and “We played an 85 percent game we had in the last five minutes of ing and Algonquin Colleges, against the Thunder. 21-12 in three-point shots. Also together: a couple mental mis- that game we will destroy St. Law- claimed their 14th overall re- The Lords were scheduled to Durham received better bench takes and we lose, said Baulk. rence,” said Baulk. gional title, dating back to 1986 host Senior’s night at the Cam- production as the Lords second Despite the loss, Baulk is confi- “But it depends on how badly and as recently as 2008, with a pus Recreation and Wellness unit tallied 12 points, which best- dent his squad can win when they we want to win, and how bad they 3-1 victory over the Algonquin Centre on Feb. 11 at, where ed the Sting. begin post-season play, but he re- want to stay here instead of going Thunder. they played host to the Loyalist The game was ultimately a tale iterated the importance of their to Windsor or Niagara for our play- With a 16-2 overall record Lancers at 6 p.m. of two halves, and the lack of ag- upcoming game on Friday, Feb. 12 off game.” 32 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 SPORTS NEWS Quite a resume for Canadian rower

By Paul Rellinger duced Rumball to Right To Play, Chronicle Staff an international organization that tries to improve the lives of children in some of the most disad- At 4 a.m. while her friends were vantaged areas of the world by us- getting home from the bars, Jane ing the power of sport and play for Rumball was on her way to rowing development, health and peace. practice. To train and compete in the On Feb. 4, Rumball, a member 2012 summer games, Rumball will of the Canadian national rowing be taking time off from school dur- team, visited the UOIT campus ing the fall semester of next year and visited with members of the and then in January of 2012. UOIT Ridgebacks rowing team. “I will have to do my third year “Going into my seventeenth of medical school over two years,” year in the sport I have never loved said Rumball. “Then I will finish up a sport as much as I do rowing,” school after the Olympics. I just said Rumball. can’t do both at that time.” From England to Spain, to Italy As much success as Rumball and Germany, and even to China, has had in her rowing career, it will Rumball, a native of Fredericton, all culminate at the end of 2012 NB, has travelled the globe to com- Olympics. pete. “After 2012 I will be done with Rumball was on the fourth rowing, at least at the interna- place Canadian women’s eight tional level,” she said. “Rowing will crew at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. always be a part of my life in one And although she has travelled all way or another, and because I love over the world to compete in re- medicine, maybe I will stay in the gattas and world championships, Canadian rowing program, but as success came in 2006 where Rum- Photo by Paul Rellinger a member of the medical team. ball won gold at the World Rowing But after the Olympics, medicine Championships in England, in the ROWING: Jane Rumball visiting UOIT Ridgebacks head coach Rob Millikin and team will take full priority.” women’s coxless pairs with part- Rob Millikin, UOIT rowing ner Darcy Marquardt. Rumball come more of a choice. I want to art once in a while. after I started rowing my father got coach, was pleased that Rumball also won bronze in the women’s stay up late studying for school but But life has not always been interested in the sport and started was able to take some time to eight at the 2008 Lucerne World I can’t because I need my sleep to sunny mornings on the water. In officiating at regattas and started speak to members of the men’s Cup in Switzerland. properly train for rowing the next the summer of 2005, her dad was rowing himself recreationally. My and women’s rowing team. Rumball’s life has been fast- morning.” diagnosed with terminal mom was always a cheerleader “It’s great having Jane here to paced since she began rowing in Rumball added that it’s a matter in whatever I was doing. I think speak to members of the rowing high school. While competing at of using her time wisely – although they’ve always been proud of me.” team,” said Millikin. “Her dad is a a very high level of rowing on the there have been times when she Although Rumball says enter- really close friend of mine and I international stage, Rumball has has had to prepare for an upcom- R ing med-school, and obtaining a asked if Jane would come to the been able to achieve her Bachelor ing race, while at the same time masters degree and her doctorate campus to speak, and she obvi- of Science in Kinesiology, her Mas- studying for an exam. She does, are all significant achievements, ously said yes.” ters in Sports Medicine and her though, try to concentrate on her O" she says she is most proud of nev- If there is anything Millikin PhD in Sport Medicine as well, all studies when she’s at school and to P er giving up on her dream. wants his team to take from Rum- at the University of Western On- remain focused on rowing when “I am most proud of the mo- ball it is to believe. tario. She is now enrolled in the she’s training. However, Rumball ments in my life when I wanted “I want them (the team) to MD program at the University of said she always leaves time to kick $ to give up but I kept on trying,” believe,” said Millikin. “That they Toronto. Rumball says balancing back and relax. said Rumball. “When you’re re- believe in themselves. However, her studies and rowing can be very “I also try to have that fun and ally down and nothing seems to rowing at a university level is dif- difficult at times. social time … you don’t want to be working out well, it means tak- ferent, because here (UOIT) they “I can’t say that I always do it lose that sense of fun because it’s ing one more step and one day at are a student-athlete, meaning 100 per cent successfully,” she easy to burn out,” she said. “When a time. Those are the times when they are a student first, and as a said. “I think it’s a balance that I am out having fun, I totally block everything says give up but I still coach you have to recognize, that comes over time. I have always school and rowing out and con- “My parents have been really keep going. Challenges come and all things being equal, their aca- balanced full-time school and full- centrate on having a good time.” supportive and I am really fortu- go, and by pushing through the demics come first.” time rowing. Now it’s a question Whether it’s a bite to eat with nate that they never pushed me in tough times, it tells me I can get Rumball was very happy to of being really focused when I do friends, or just catching a movie, sport,” she said. “They pushed me through the next challenge.” speak to members of the UOIT train, and it means making a lot Rumball says she’s happy to get in school and to do well, but they Being a part of the Canadian rowing team, adding she “would of sacrifices, but for me it has be- out, and even enjoys doing some never pressured me in rowing, but rowing program has also intro- be proud to be a Ridgeback.” Ridgebacks losing streak hits 14 By Brent Burry With the Ridgebacks trailing end against the Windsor Lanc- Chronicle Staff by a goal in the shootout, Meghan ers was seniors day. Ridgebacks Steacy was assigned the task of forward and assistant captain During the last home stand of scoring to keep the shootout go- Chrissy Tereshyn was honoured the season, the Lady Ridgebacks ing, but was unable to put one before her last home game, as she women’s hockey team came past Mustangs goaltender Jessica is graduating this year. away with a point, but failed to Ulrich. Unfortunately this game was end their losing streak, now at 14 Also scoring for the Ridge- not as entertaining as the first games. backs in the 4-3 loss was Sarah one, with the Ridgebacks losing The first game was a thriller Worthington, who notched her by a score of 5-1. against the Western Mustangs ninth of the year. Emma Thompson got the start Feb. 6 at the Campus Ice Centre. In a game that could just as again in the back-to-back, but Ridgebacks forward Nicole easily have gone the Ridgebacks’ she was pulled midway through Pigeon scored her second goal way, the coach was pleased with the second period after allowing of the game in the third period to her team. three goals, for Jessica Larabie, tie it up 3-3 and force overtime, “I thought the girls had a great and then Thompson was re-in- which was scoreless, and then a energy level tonight. They came serted for the start of the third. shootout. out and owned the first period; The Ridgebacks appeared “I was shocked that tonight fantastic play and creativity in the to make it a game in the second was her first regular season goal. offensive end,” said Nystrom. “I period when forward Sarah Mat- I call her sniper for a reason be- thought we were disciplined with thews scored a power play goal to cause when she’s around the net penalties tonight. And defensive- bring them within one goal, but Photo by Brent Burry she seems to find the net,” said ly, I thought we were pretty solid the Lancers scored the next three WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Forwards Jill Morillo (Left) and Ridgebacks head coach Karen against their top line.” goals in the second to cement the forward Chrissy Tereshyn (right), team up along the Nystrom. The second game of the week- final, 5-1. boards against the Western Mustangs The Chronicle February 16, 2010 33 SPORTS NEWS

Upcoming Ottawa has no shot-awa contest for By Ryan Graham ence win as the men’s volleyball Chronicle Staff head coach. b-ball logo In game two on Feb. 6 the Lords were put to the test against the The Durham Lords men’s vol- Thunder as the match went the By Paul Rellinger leyball team made it a sweep of distance, requiring an extra set to Chronicle Staff Ottawa over the weekend of Feb. name the winner. 5-6 by picking up two wins over The Lords edged out Algonquin With news that the 2011 the Algonquin Thunder and La 3-2 with set scores of 14-25, 25-17, CCAA men’s basketball na- Cite Coyotes. 25-16, 11-25 and 16-14. tional championship will In game one on Feb. 5 the Lords McMann led the way for the be held at Durham College, took care of the Coyotes with ease, Lords with 15 points, 12 kills, three the athletic department has defeating them 3-0 with set scores blocks and four digs. announced plans for a logo of 25-15, 25-15 and 25-8. Mike Goulding also had a nice contest. “It was an all-right perfor- game with 13 points--11 kills, one The winning design entry mance,” said assistant coach Dave ace, one block and 12 digs. will become the official logo Crabee. “It’s always tough to play “I think we played the kind of of the championship being a team that’s a bit less in your match we wanted to play,” said held at the CRWC from Mar. league.” head coach Doug Anton. “We 17 to 19. Jeff Torraville led the Lords in played scrappy. We knew what we The host committee will scoring with 15 points-four kills, need to do against Durham was judge all of the entries. one serving ace and 10 blocks- take them deep into the match.” The winning logo should which was three shy of the OCAA “It was unfortunate. We had a have a basketball theme, and single-season record. couple of opportunities at the end represent Durham Region, He was unstoppable, as the to take the match (but) they just Durham College and Cana- Coyotes had no answer for him all didn’t work out for us,” said Anton. da. game. “It was anyone’s game.” The winner will win $250 Both Dave McMann and Jamie The game went back and forth and a Durham Lords and Mayer also recorded 10 points in the entire match with Durham CCAA national basketball the game. finally taking advantage of their championship prize pack. “We got a lot of veterans on the chances in the fifth set to claim the Entries will be accepted team so they’ve been around, they game. through Mar. 15 and the know what they have to do,” said Photo by Ryan Graham With the two wins Durham contest is open to students, Crabee. SWEEPING OUR NATION’S CAPITAL: Dave McMann of now sits in a two-way tie for third alumni, employees, and “Most of them have been play- the Durham Lords goes up for a block in a big victory place in the east standings with members of the community. ing together for a few years so they over the Algonquin Thunder. the Trent Excalibur. For details, contact Scott know each other well and they They are two points away from Dennis at scott.dennis@dc- have good communication to- veteran leadership and the com- Head coach Gord Williamson the second place spot, held by the uoit.ca gether, so all in all I think just the munication is a good asset for us.” picked up his 125th career confer- Loyalist Lancers. January’s MVP is key motivator for dance pack

By Ashley Smith your body and encouraging those loves with others who are just as Chronicle Staff around you to do their best. passionate as she is makes being Throughout the season, John- part of the dance pack very special You can’t have a fire without son has been responsible for or- to her. the fuel. ganizing the team’s performances With competition season just And that is exactly what third- at varsity sporting events and has around the corner, Johnson and year Pharmaceutical Biotechnolo- naturally fallen into the role of a the team are working hard to per- gy student Christina Johnson is to motivator for her teammates. fect their routines. She says au- the UOIT Ridgebacks dance pack, “If someone’s having a bad day, diences can expect them to give a motivational bundle of dancing they just can’t get the steps, or nothing but their all, come perfor- fuel. they feel they can’t do a particular mance time. As the January MVP, Johnson’s move, I’m usually the one you hear “We’ve all spent months pre- energetic dancing ability is a cru- saying cheesy things like ‘you can paring our routines that are only a cial part of what makes the UOIT do it! I believe in you!’” said John- couple of minutes long,” she said. Ridgebacks dance pack so dynam- son. “Sometimes you just need “We’ve worked hard and we want ic this season, however it doesn’t someone to cheer you on or push to win.” just begin and end with dancing you that extra little bit.” Catch Johnson and the rest of and performing for the 20-year-old Johnson is honoured to be rec- the dance pack performing on Photo by Ashley Smith Mississauga native. ognized by her teammates for her campus in March at Durham Col- YOU CAN DO IT: Dance pack captain Christine Johnson For her, being a dancer is all commitment and enthusiasm, lege and UOIT’s annual dance encourages team and gets MVP award for January. about challenging yourself and and says sharing something she competition BAM. 34 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 35 SPORTS NEWS Ridgebacks hold down final spot

season. The Thunderwolves notched “Tony is the key shooter on that They play Western on Feb. 12 and By Joshua Smart This match-up had a storybook five unanswered goals against the line, and he was certainly sniping Waterloo on Feb. 13. The Mustangs Chronicle Staff ending for the Ridgebacks. With depleted Ridgebacks for an 8-2 on that night,” he said. and the Warriors have the top two exactly one minute remaining victory. The coach wasn’t disappointed spots in the Western Conference The UOIT Ridgebacks split the in the third period, Rizzi scored, Guy got the start in net, but was with his team’s performance on with Waterloo ahead of Western weekend in Thunder Bay against earning his team the win and a pulled after the fourth goal when the second night, but thought it by a point. the Lakehead Thunderwolves, hat-trick for himself. back-up goaltender Jeff Dawson could have had different result. UOIT still holds the last playoff winning 6-5 on Feb. 5 and losing Jason Guy got the call in goal came to his relief and had four “Suffice to say, that it would spot in the Western Conference, 8-2 on Feb. 6. for the Ridgbacks and made 22 goals scored on him as well. have been a different game if that with Brock nipping at their heels, In the first game UOIT went saves on 27 shots. Even though they finished goal had been allowed,” said Muy- just two points behind. down three goals in the first, be- In the second game Lakehead poorly, the Ridgebacks were hap- laert. “You get all sorts of momen- “The magic number for Brock fore Brent Varty cut the lead to struck first once again, but the py with their effort, and proud that tum, and when they take that goal becomes one,” said Muylaert. “Any two with his seventh goal of the lead didn’t last long because sev- they were able to beat one of the away from you, it kills you.” one of our wins or Brocks losses season. eral minutes later Barrie native best defensive teams in the league. The Ridgebacks have two will decide if we clinch. We’re in The Ridgebacks built off the Josh Vatri netted his 14th of the “For us to steal one out of Thun- games remaining on the season. control of our own destiny.” late-period momentum, and came season to tie the game. The Thun- der Bay, which had only been out in the second with a purpose. derwolves scored on a power play done by Laurier this year, is a huge Tony Rizzi netted two goals within opportunity later in the first to take win for our program,” said head three minutes of each other to tie the lead back. coach Marlin Muylaert. the game. Scott Baker then scored Early in the second period Laurier and UOIT are the only a power play marker to take the Lakehead netted another goal teams to beat Lakehead at home lead, but the Thunderwolves to increase their lead to two, but this season. scored a power play goal of their once again UOIT struck back in “We felt like we had no pres- own to tie it at the end of the pe- hurry with a goal from Baker, his sure on us,” said Rizzi, who was the riod. seventh of the season. After that, hero on the first night. Everyone About halfway through the a questionable call by the officials expected us to lose, except us.” third, Lakehead took the lead with led to a Ridgebacks tying goal be- “It was a good night for me, but another power play goal. Two ing disallowed. The momentum it was even better that we won.” minutes later Mike Noyes, who al- shifted instantaneously, and UOIT Muylaert thinks he’s found a ready had two assists on the night, wouldn’t see the scoreboard for line that clicked, putting Rizzi on a tied it up, earning his fourth of the the rest of the game. line with Varty and Ryan Spencer Lords soccer end one win shy of finals

By Kevin Hall and going down to two against indoor campaign. Watts had Chronicle Staff two. The final overtime was three goals in the tournament. The Durham College wom- played until someone scored, Morgan Jelly was in net for en’s indoor soccer team showed and unfortunately for Durham, the entire tournament, and the a valiant effort Feb. 6 at the Alehouse scored in the fifth min- Lords allowed the fewest goals in QueenSs tournament, but lost ute. the tournament. in an exciting semi-final game There were scoring chances Jenn Sheehan also showed against Alehouse that took four at both ends, and it was an in- her scoring ability with three overtimes to finish. credibly exciting game. goals in the tournament. The score was 0-0 with regula- Despite the loss the team Injuries forced forward Brian- tion ending, and having already looks well-prepared for the up- na Heard and defender Daniela played four games prior, it was coming OCAA championship, Calleri to miss the tournament. amazing that the Lords were with shutout victories against Up next for the Lords ladies able to play competitively. Brock and Ottawa early in the is the Sheridan tournament Feb. The first three overtimes went tournament. 20, which will be the last tour- for two minutes apiece, starting The Queen’s tournament saw nament before heading into the with four against four players the start of all-star Katie Watts’ OCAA championship March 8-9. 36 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 37 SPORTS NEWS P90X gives shocking Moving forward results in body-fitness P 90 Extreme (P90X) is all the uously working the same muscles craze for people getting fit. all the time. This is called muscle Paying “It’s intense,” said Andrew confusion. Hanlen, an Ajax resident whose “Anytime you do the same thing the cost of been using P90X the last couple over and over again you won’t get months. the results you want,” said Cheryl “I hate using the gym this time Higgs, co-ordinator of Durham looking good of year, so I stay at home, and it’s College’s Fitness and Health Pro- easier to get it done.” gram, who has bought the P90X By Kevin Hall P90X is a 90-day program de- program. “This is stuff you would Chronicle Staff signed to shock your body back pay a personal trainer for.” into shape, and the best part is you Doing the same exercises re- One of the top New Year’s reso- can do it at home. peatedly can make your body lutions every year is getting fit, but “I love it,” said Kathleen Stewart, plateau. P90X includes cardio, it’s hard to get yourself motivated program co-ordinator for the legal weights, yoga, stretches and karate enough to get to the gym. administration program at Dur- amongst many other different ex- If you do find the motivation, ham College, who has been using ercises so that your body doesn’t you’ll discover you’re not the only P90X since early last summer. stop improving. one on a quest for tight abs and “You really don’t need all that Higgs believes P90X is some- big arms, and that’s making gyms stuff at a gym. This is the best fit- thing you need motivation for, but heavily overcrowded. ness money I have ever spent.” has seen first hand the results this “We were getting people sign- Stewart is currently in the program has had on people. ing up here every hour since New fourth rotation of using the pro- “I know of people having it rec- Year’s,” said John, a customer ser- gram, and says that one of the ommended to them from police,” Photo by Brent Burry vice representative from Anytime things she loves most about it is she said. Fitness in Ajax who did not want that it doesn’t matter how many Higgs also believes it’s well RIDGEBACKS HONOUR LONG-TIME FORWARD: to give his last name. times you go through it, you never worth the $140 to $180. Ridgebacks forward and assistant captain Chrissy “As soon as work time’s over, get bored. “You would be paying $60 to Tereshyn (left) receives ﬂowers and a picture from people are here. It’s crazy.” “I’ve found unbelievable re- $80 dollars for a personal trainer,” head coach Karen Nystrom (middle) and assistant It creates another level of frus- sults,” she said. she said. On top of that are the coach Scott Barker (right) on seniors day at the tration having to continuously Its effectiveness and popularity gym membership fees. wait for machines and weights, are due to its variety. According to P90X has become so popular campus ice centre on Feb.7. This is Tereshyn’s last when all you want to do is get in, the program, you need to shock that users of the program have year with the team. get fit and get out. your body, changing exercises and been updating their progress over However, there is a solution. stretches so that you’re not contin- YouTube daily. 38 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 SPORTS NEWS Lords Ridgebacks Stats n’ Stuff Men’s Hockey Women’s Volleyball Team GP W L OTL PTS. 1.) Waterloo 26 19 6 1 39 Team MW ML PTS. 2.) Lakehead 26 18 6 2 38 1.) Durham 16 2 32 Western 26 19 7 0 38 2.) Trent 15 4 30 3.) Laurier 26 16 7 3 35 3.) Cambrian 13 6 26 4.) Guelph 27 13 10 4 30 4.) Loyalist 13 5 26 5.) York 26 11 12 3 25 * 7.) UOIT 26 10 15 1 21

Men’s Volleyball Women’s Hockey Team GP W L OTL PTS. Team MW ML PTS. 1.) Laurier 24 24 0 0 48 1.) Seneca 15 0 30 2.) Queen’s 25 18 5 2 38 2.) Loyalist 13 3 26 3.) York 25 16 8 1 33 3.) Trent 12 5 24 4.) Guelph 25 13 9 3 29 4.) Durham 12 4 24 *10.) UOIT 25 4 16 5 13 The Chronicle February 16, 2010 39 40 The Chronicle February 16, 2010