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By Sarah Manns Chronicle Staff

The hallways were crowded at the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology open house on Feb. 28. “It’s a chance for students who are looking into UOIT to learn about the programs, clubs and ser- vices that are offered,” said Andrea Brown, admissions and recruit- ment officer for UOIT. The event included informa- tion sessions on various programs, which included a presentation by the dean of a program. Students and parents were given some more information on the program of interest and had the chance to ask any questions, or state con- cerns. There were tours, so everyone could see all the facilities of the school, as well as a pizza lunch. There were various booths set up, where students and parents could ask questions regarding the various programs, or activities and clubs that students can become Photo by Robyn DePratto part of, such as the rowing team. UOIT T-shirts were also hand- REVIVAL SKILLS: Paramedic students Brian Mat- ed out. teson (left) and Matt Groulx compete to represent According to Brown, the event Photo by Matt Bird the school at the national paramedic competition. was a huge success. “We had over 2,000 people at- tend. We had a huge team of am- SKELETOR: Von Ramiro, a third-year science student, bassadors helping out; they are smiles as he helps out at the UOIT open house. New policy for See UOIT page 2 whistleblowers Region could say no assurances of privacy.” By Matt Bird He added that any grievances Chronicle Staff directed at the president’s office it- self should instead go through the to student building Ne’er-do-well’s beware: your board of governors. kind will no longer be tolerated at “These are not operating level Carlo Di Gioacchino said his “I would like to get this done, Durham College. issues that would go through a stu- By Edith Zikmann company, Dundurn, has asked it’s been ongoing for three years,” A new whistle blower policy at dent liaison,” said Lovisa. “These Chronicle Staff Durham Region for a deferral on said Councillor John Henry, who Durham will allow students and complaints should be made up of development charges totaling sits on the task force. staff to file complaints against significant, inappropriate actions Dundurn’s multi residential to about $1.48 million over five “We need to find a resolution.” other members of the community and decisions on the part of mem- student building on Simcoe and years. Regional council will consider engaging in misconduct. bers of the community.” Niagara might not be built after Although the development the matter at a meeting on March The policy was approved dur- According to the policy, these the developer’s request for tax charges would be repaid with 11. ing a joint meeting of Durham and actions may include criminal of- breaks was rejected at the first interest, Di Gioacchino’s request Henry remains optimistic for UOIT’s board of governors. UOIT fences, mismanagement of col- open-door housing task force was rejected. students and hopes they can get has a similar policy already in lege or public funds and anything meeting at Oshawa city hall Di Gioacchino said at the closer to finding a solution at the place, and the two are expected to endangering the health of the pub- March 4. meeting that Dundurn is having March 11 meeting. complement one another. lic or the environment. In June council approved an trouble arranging financing for “Next week will be a big start “This policy will help keep us Complaints and disclosures application from Dundurn Edge the village because of the econ- of that… it will allow us to bring in consistent with other colleges in may be directed to the president Developments Inc. to build a omy. more people that will look at the Ontario,” said Durham president or the chair of the board of gover- multi-unit residence at the cor- The multi-unit student build- university for what it is: an oppor- Don Lovisa. nors in either a sealed envelope or ner of Simcoe Street and Niagara ing was to be a pedestrian-ori- tunity to build something new “People with complaints have by email. Requests for meetings to Drive. ented community with cafes and that is different and will make a number of options,” said Lovisa. discuss the matter are acceptable. Set to open in 2010, the Dun- restaurants. this city great again,” he said. “They’re made through my office Full details of the policy are avail- durn project would have housed The project will cost about “The university is the next au- and can be made either anony- able on the Durham College web- more than 500 students. $27 million. tomotive industry of Oshawa.” mously or openly. We can make site. 2 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Talent with an eastern flair better able to exhibit the diverse By Jaspinder k Jassal south Asian culture that resides on Chronicle Staff our campus,” said Sarvaria. Sarvaria made sure to involve For the third year in a row the first-year students. That way they Indian Student Association held are better aware of what the cam- the largest, brightest and most pus has to offer. colourful South Asian culture First-year student Kamaldeep show, South Asia’s Got Talent. Mudhar, who is also a member of The event was held during Dur- the ISA, was asked to be one of the ham College reading week, Feb. 24 four emcees this year. from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. “Nicole had asked and I accept- The event was bigger then ever, ed,” said Mudhar. with UOIT having a larger popula- Mudhar said he was nervous in tion of South Asian students this the beginning but managed to get year. over it. The culture show allows all stu- “I would definitely emcee at dents, whether they are of south the culture show at UOIT again, if Asian background or not, to show- asked,” added Mudhar. case their talents. Even faced with hardships, Sar- “You do not have to be south varia and her team pulled off an Asian, but you have to be able to amazing show. highlight the culture with what- She said that she would host ever you decide to perform,” said the event at a more suitable time Nicole Sarvaria, president of the next year, were there are no con- ISA. flicts with student academic com- Performers for the show were mitments (midterms). included based on their relevance “We would also like to include to the South Asian cultural talent. more first-year students from all It would also allow them to ex- three institutes on our campuses, press themselves culturally. in years to come,” said Sarvaria. The show included perfor- Sarvaria has a lot of exciting mances such as Bollywood danc- things planned for next year and ing both classical and modern, hopes it will be a hit. “ISA will be singing, and students playing in- planning a South Asian cultural struments such as guitars and the awareness week, where we will be dhol (double sided barrel drum). It showcasing food and the nation also included a fashion show that itself, as well as holding info ses- focused on traditional clothing sions, in which we would educate from all south Asian regions. the student body on our culture,” “This year we aimed to have said Sarvaria. shorter performances that would The show definitely attracted be attention grabbing and show- a lot of students. Furrukh Zaman case the campuses brightest most a student at UOIT, thoroughly en- colourful South Asian talents,” said joyed the event; he has been at- Sarvaria. tending every year. As the event was held during “The Culture Show was an ex- reading week as well as UOIT’s cellent display of South Asia - its busy midterm period, there were pride, heritage, and culture. This some hardships faced by the ISA. year’s show was shorter than “There were many students that those of years past, but it certainly were unable to perform their cul- achieved its goal of sharing the Photo by Jaspinder Jassal tural acts,” said Sarvaria richness of South Asian culture to This led to a small number of both South Asians and non-South BOLLYWOOD FUSION: UOIT student Divya Oommen Kakuzhyil performs a mix of acts being able to perform, but of Asians,” said Zaman. If you’re in- classical and modern cultural dancing. which were still strongly represen- terested, contact Sarvaria at isa. tative of the South Asian culture. [email protected]. “Compared to last year, we were Scholarships available UOIT open for determined students house attracts By Asmahan Garrib new things, have strong family values, care about their Chronicle Staff neighbours and community and want to make a dif- new applicants ference in society. Calling all innovative and passionate students who The Garfield Weston Foundation established the Continued from page 1 school is close to home. are leaders in their program or community. scholarship in 1999 to recognize outstanding stu- “The school is close to my Durham College may nominate three students dents who show a commitment to their field of study kind of the face of the event, house, and I don’t want to live for the Upper and want to as well as the support of lots of in residence,” said Krista Her- rington, potential student. “I Year Garfield Tips for completing the application make positive faculty and staff. 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“Women in power are frequently more “People don’t need to get insulting. “They took advantage of the Chat “The comment was ignorant and rude. attacked than men. And women don’t re- There’s ways of saying something criti- Box. Those comments were unneces- I don’t think we are as respected but we taliate when those comments are made, cally. The role of women in general has sary. I still think men think they are more are slowly getting up there. It’s like say- they just let it slide.” been elevated and the fact that they are superior than women.” ing we will never have a black president. women or not they are respected.” We will eventually get there.” Solving Monroe’s death By Asmahan Garrib Innovation Centre. “We dressed we have the resources, willpower Chronicle Staff a simulation dummy like Marilyn and desire to do it without a uni- Monroe, lying in a bed dying, with versity,” said Hinton. “It gave us a Marilyn Monroe’s death may pills on one side and a martini glass chance to showcase Oshawa and still be a mystery, but Durham Col- on the other. On her deathbed she our facilities. It helped put us on lege’s educational developers are was able to give us more clues. the map and show what we have up for the challenge of solving it. Using the information partici- to offer here.” As part of a pre-conference pants uncovered, they came up Every year educational devel- session for the Educational De- with a hypothesis on what they opers gather to learn and discuss velopers Caucus annual winter think happened, results which new tools, strategies and technolo- conference, members of Durham they will share with others using gies to facilitate learning. It also College’s Innovation Centre set up Google Docs. provides an opportunity to share a murder mystery to demonstrate “Good learning is hands-on, knowledge, best practices, profile tools and techniques available to active learning,” said Hinton. We development and discuss emerg- curriculum developers. could have demonstrated these ing issues. “Marilyn Monroe’s death was technologies, but that would have Quality took centre stage as the something lots of people know been a really dull day. Instead we main topic of the conference, fo- about and it was easy to find in- put them in the role of the learner cusing on how to know if practices formation on,” said Ruth Rodgers, to help them experience the anxi- are affecting the quality of educa- teaching and learning specialist ety of the learner.” tion and how to measure the ef- in Durham College’s Innovation Durham College hosted the fects of the practices. event on campus from Feb. 23 “Change management is what Centre. “The murder mystery was Photo by Asmahan Garrib a vehicle for allowing educational to 25, bringing together 102 edu- we do,” said Hinton. “Technology cational developers from across is changing, industry is changing, developers time to play with these EDUCATORS GET EDUCATED: Ruth Rodgers shows off new technologies in a low-risk en- Canada. students are different now than vironment and have fun.” The three-day conference, con- they were five or 10 years ago. We the Education Developers Caucus’ new logo. Monroe’s death investigation sisting of two pre-conference ses- help people cope with change in allowed participants to use the sions, keynote speakers, poster their profession.” Durham College’s educational de- al developer, curriculum change, web-based 3-D world Second Life, presentations and workshops, Student satisfaction surveys velopers created fun activities to how to use research to gather and timeline software and Creative shared tools and techniques to and educator interviews are some demonstrate the changing tools improve teaching and learning Video to gain information, Google maximize learning with faculty of the tools that help educational available to teachers. and providing different strategies, Docs, a free web-based word pro- and curriculum developers. developers measure the effective- Investigating Marilyn Monroe’s tips and tricks. cessor and spreadsheet, which This year marked the first time ness of the tools and techniques death proved to be a fun and inter- “The fact that you have 100 peo- allows users to share and collabo- in EDC’s five-year history that a they implement. active vehicle to show participants ple from across the country com- rate online. college hosted the conference “We help negotiate the change how useful new technology can ing to one place, shows the com- “The final capper of the murder without the partnership of a uni- and build the skills that faculty be. mitment for professors to teach mystery was in the simulation lab,” versity. need,” said Rodgers. The conference itself explored and grow on a continual basis,” said Chris Hinton, director of the “Durham College proved that In two pre-conference sessions, methods to be a better education- said Hinton. 4 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL [email protected] Healthy eating: our responsibility “Stay active. Eat like a champion.” options, but also to make nutritional litera- This is the slogan for Nutrition Month® ture available to hungry minds. Canadian held this March by the Dietitians of Canada. Food Guides and Nutrigrams, information For 27 years, a month has been dedicated on popular nutrition topics, are available at to promoting health and wellbeing for Ca- both the university and college cafeterias. nadians. This March the focus is directed It’s easy to accuse Chartwells of simply towards nourishing active lifestyles. pushing the cheaper, quicker fast food op- Is there a lifestyle more active than the tions. After all, pizza slices, cheeseburgers average students? After balancing classes, and French fries do dominant the cafeterias. assignments and studying, most students But if you look just a little closer, there are have a host of other responsibilities from plenty of healthy alternatives. There’s yogurt, jobs to family and friends to extracurricular fresh fruit and salads. There’s the option to activities. substitute vegetable sticks, a salad or baked So many of us shove too much into too potato for fries in meal combos. few hours, get too little sleep and fuel our Chartwells’ Balanced Choices program bodies with highly processed fast foods and ensures that healthy selections are made energy drinks. We get caffeine addictions, available, visible and well promoted. flu bugs that we just can’t seem to kick, A glance around the cafeteria will show and weight fluctuations dependent on pub the symbol on everything from sandwiches, specials and dollar beers. Many of us con- snacks and vending selections. It’s just as sider drunkenly swaying to the club’s hottest simple to grab a bottle of water as it is a bottle beats, or running across campus to catch of pop, crunch on trail mix instead of chips, the bus, our exercise for the week. or scarf down a sub rather than a burger. It’s It’s no wonder that a survey published not hard to ask for no mayonnaise, choose in 2002 by the Journal of American College whole wheat instead of white bread, or deny Health found that 59 per cent of students super size suggestions. gain weight during their first year of post- Chartwells has to continue to come up secondary education. with varied healthy options, and make them We don’t treat our bodies the best and as reasonably priced and accessible as yet we expect them to rebound quickly from other fast foods, but it’s our responsibility to our punishment and carry us through the choose them. next 50 years. After all, according to a recent Dietitians Many of us point our fingers at others of Canada survey, 85 per cent of Canadians when it comes to poor nutritional choices. admit their eating habits could use some im- On campus, that blame gets placed on provement. That improvement can’t come Chartwells dining services, albeit unfairly. solely from putting healthful food on the Truthfully, we have no one to blame but menu, but by making a conscious choice to ourselves for our poor choices. If one strolls eat nutritiously. around campus on the hunt for a healthy So, this Nutrition Month®, feed your ac- meal, Chartwells has done their part. tive student lifestyle and bypass the junk for Chartwells understands that students the healthier choices. eat fast and work hard. They also realize their duty is not only to provide healthy Amanda Allison Think before you tip: your server depends on it Dining out is one of my favourite things While servers in Ontario do earn a de- hours (at least an hour of which is spent A way to make bad situations better for to do. I love good food, good drinks and cent hourly wage, scheduled hours aren’t completing cleaning duties, not serving ta- everyone is by asking to speak to a man- good company. But until I recently started consistent. bles). At $7.60 an hour, that doesn’t add up ager. Their job is to fix the situation, and working in the restaurant industry, I was Most server’s schedules only provide to a very hefty bi-weekly paycheck.It’s the they will also probably discount your bill. never really phased by how much of a tip I start times. So when the server starts at gratuity that each diner chooses to leave on That way, you can still leave a few bucks for left to the server, the one who was making five, they go home when the restaurant is the table that really gives servers income. your server so they don’t have to pay the my experience an enjoyable one. Now, I But another thing most diners don’t realize tip out on your bill, and your situation gets have learned how gratuity works and think is that servers usually share their tips. rectified. It’s a win-win. that everyone who dines out should know At my restaurant, servers pay back three If you receive fantastic, personal and the following facts. Melissa per cent of what they sell on their shifts to timely service, allow your tip to reflect that. The minimum wage in Ontario is $8.75, be distributed among kitchen staff, food In Canada the expected tip is 10-15 per but servers make $7.60 per hour, and there Bies runners, hosts and hostesses. (For exam- cent, but from the server’s perspective, 20 is no law requiring restaurants to give serv- ple, on a $50 bill, $1.50 is paid back). Three per cent says ‘I had a good experience, you ers regular raises. per cent is a relatively average number for did your job well, and I’ll be coming back.’ So the seasoned server at your favou- the ‘tip out,’ as it is called, but I’ve heard of This is the kind of positive feedback rite place to eat out who knows your name no longer busy, at management’s discre- some as low as two and as high as eight. everyone wants to get from whatever job and drink off by heart does deserve a little tion. I’ve worked shifts as short at 45 min- I agree this practice with since working they work at.So I hope these little-known extra tip. $7.60 is on the high end of hourly utes, and seen colleagues work less. at a restaurant is truly a team effort, but no facts about serving make you think twice wages, thanks to the Ontario government. With the slow time of year (post-Christ- matter how much gratuity is left, the server next time you receive your cheque at a In Michigan, the server minimum wage is mas) and the economy seeing fewer and still has to pay tip out. Which means, the restaurant. It’s not a time to be cheap. If $2.65 an hour, and server hourly wages in fewer people choosing to dine out, aver- server has to pay for it out of his or her you receive good service in a restaurant, let the states fall between $2 - $3. age shift lengths are between two and four pocket if no tip is left. your gratuity show it.

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The public spotlight landed firmly on restaurants and bars that reps over-serve alcohol after the deaths of three young men this past sum- mer. They drove away drunk needed from the Lake Joseph Golf Club in Muskoka, crashing into a river. In that case charges were filed By Matt Bird against Clublink Corp., Canada’s Chronicle Staff largest owner/operator of high- Need something on your end golf courses, along with 16 resume that won’t fail to im- employees and directors. press an employer? Your Could this happen at E.P. Tay- chance is coming up whether lor’s? you go to Durham College or “There was a girl there one time UOIT. who was so drunk she didn’t re- Elections for new student member me at all,” said Melissa representatives on the board Nash, a first-year Dental Assisting of governors for both schools student. “I see her in the hallways are coming up on March 18, and wave and she doesn’t even and nominees for the posi- recognize me.” tions are needed. “About 60 per cent of the peo- The elections, carried out ple there are drunk,” she believes. online and voted on by stu- Nicola Tait, a first-year General dents, will last until March Arts & Science student said, she’s 20. been to the pub about 16 times “We want students in good drunk and was still served. academic standing who have “I think they over serve because the interests of the institution they don’t really pay attention to at heart,” said Karen Spearing, how many drinks people really secretary to the board of gov- have, probably due to the volume ernors. “The candidates must of people.” be willing to vote at the board Will Ellis, the manager of the level for the good of the insti- Photo by Alistair Lowe student centre says, by law, the tution, and not according to bar staff must be trained in Smart their individual concerns.” Serve, a training program designed ARE YOU BEING SERVED: E.P. Taylor’s staff takes measures to ensure students don’t Board members will par- for people who serve alcohol to drink too much. ticipate in the governing of serve it responsibly. both schools, attending regu- Over-drinking is difficult to In order to ensure this, E.P. Tay- ensure people aren’t drinking too leave here with a bad experience,” lar meetings and providing monitor, he said, because people lor’s has a campus walk program much. said Ellis. “If one person (E.P. Tay- input to board discussions. can drink before they come to the where a drunken student will be There are times when security lor’s employee) fails, we all fail.” UOIT has two spots to fill bar. walked back to rez. will ask a patron to leave if they’re At the end of the day, if you’re as opposed to Durham’s one, However, he feels students For off-campus students a taxi too drunk. 19 or over, you’re considered to be thanks primarily to the nature should be allowed to drink, but service is provided. In some cases the student can an adult and responsible for your of universities and UOIT’s they should drink responsibly and “There is a manager on-duty be banned. “We may say, ‘come drinking. growing population. not put themselves or others at at all times to assist staff, “said El- back in a month, you’re here too “Nothing is perfect,” concedes “Historically there was risk. lis. The manager will walk around much,’” said Ellis. Ellis, “but compared to other bars only one student governor on the bar to observe the patrons to “We don’t want the student to we go above and beyond.” the board at UOIT,” Spearing said. “Because UOIT is a new school there was a predomi- nantly undergraduate popu- lation, and representation Award winners share wisdom for graduates was not neces- sary. But as the school aged, carcasses to measure the decomposition of workspace. Nokleby is also looking at intuitive our graduate numbers have proteins, lipids and carbohydrates in the body, control, meaning that the operator will only grown, and it was decided 2008 Research there were some disturbing pictures in her have to control the arm, and the base will move that they needed somebody slideshow. Pigs are used because they are per- on its own as needed. on the board.” ceived to be the most compatible to humans Another project of Nokelby’s is called the Because this extra repre- Excellence in terms of how they decompose. Forbes even omnibot. It has four fixed wheels that are con- sentative falls outside normal has pigs at an outdoor research facility on cam- trolled by changing the speed at which each procedure, she added, UOIT pus donated by UOIT. wheel moves. This application will be useful in candidates face additional Award winners “Every environment is a research environ- the transportation of hazardous materials or approval by a nominating ment as far as we’re concerned,” said Forbes. possibly to help with the maneuverability of the committee of six governors She studies how soil and vegetation, as well mobile manipulator. before becoming a governor visit UOIT as scavenging activity and submersion affect Senior faculty member Dr. Dincer has con- themselves. decomposition. Forbes also uses fire investiga- centrated his expertise in, Research Dimen- Nominees are expected to By Samantha Stewart tion, chemical enhancement and entomology sions and Main Pillars of Sustainable Energy. attend a meeting on March Chronicle Staff (study of insects) in her research. Dincer spoke about the seven main pillars 10 at 6 p.m. in the Student With fire investigation Forbes discovered for sustainable energy and about his goal to Centre boardroom. “It will The recipients of UOIT’s 2008 Research Ex- that the body creates an accelerant signature achieve global sustainability. coat-tail on the Student Asso- cellence Awards presented their research to on the skin, which is used to measure if any ac- “I am always competing against myself,” he ciation’s meeting,” said Spear- students and faculty last Tuesday night. celerant was used in starting the fire. said. “I want to deliver tangible outcomes.” ing. “They’ll be confirming the The awards recognize excellence in research Dr. Nokleby’s research focused on Research His research topics include looking at am- nominated candidates, ex- done by UOIT’s junior and senior faculty mem- Activities of the Mechatronic and Robotic Sys- monia as a sustainable energy and H2 source, plaining about campaigning bers and were received in September of 2008. tems Lab. geothermal-based assessment, using ammonia for the position and the du- Dr. Shari Forbes, assistant professor in the Dr. Nokelby ensures that “robots are not fuel cells for transportation, solar hydrogen sys- ties of the student governors.” Faculty of Science, and Dr. Scott Nokleby, as- here to take the place of humans, but to assist tems, and capturing CO2 from the atmosphere Spearing noted the value sistant professor in the Faculty of Engineering humans in their endeavours. The purpose of and flue gases. Dincer also spoke about the of the positions. “It’s a fasci- and Applied Science, were the junior faculty using robots is to remove humans from haz- tremendous progression of nuclear-based hy- nating process and a good ex- recipients. UOIT’s senior faculty member was ardous environments, improve quality and in- drogen production and he hopes that by 2015 perience for any student will- Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, professor, Faculty of Engi- crease productivity.” Canada will have a hydrogen-based society. ing to put in the extra time.” neering and Applied Science. In the lab Nokleby has created a mobile Dincer’s goals are to diversify energy options Nomination forms are Each gave a 15-20 minute presentation on manipulator dubbed ‘Jasper’. A mobile ma- so that the world doesn’t rely on a sole source, available on Durham and their research. nipulator consists of a moveable robotic arm and conserve energy and other resources. He UOIT’s websites., and must ‘Global Forensic Chemistry Perspectives’ and a mobile robot base. By putting the two hopes that the introduction of a hydrogen be submitted to the board of- was the name of Dr. Forbes presentation, and components together the work area is infinite economy will be an integral part of the solu- fice no later than March 10 by it came with a warning. Since she uses pig as opposed to a fixed arm with a small range of tion. 5 p.m. 6 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 7 CAMPUS NEWS Many trades in Durham Region Third edition of skilled trades guide released

By Andrew Huska Chronicle Staff

The Durham Region Local Training Board launched the third edition of its skilled trades guide on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Durham College Skills Training Centre in Whitby. Your Guide to the Skilled Trades in Durham Region: The Apprenticeship Process lists steps for becoming an apprentice in Ontario and information about 83 skilled trade jobs, such as cement mason, roofer, plumber, tool and die maker and welder, among oth- ers. Each page has important infor- mation like potential wages, edu- cational requirements, employ- ment prospects and job descrip- Photo by Andrew Huska tions. “The guide will provide people TRADES EQUALS SKILLS: Tradeability Project Officer Sandy Smiles talks about the new skilled trades guide with the information of what’s ac- coined “Your Guide to the Skilled Trades in Durham Region”. Behind her is Oshawa city councillor John Henry. tually involved with getting into an Smiles. sis, students have a better chance Training Board is Durham Col- so many years of having skilled apprenticeship,” said Sandy Smiles The guide can be used with of retaining that knowledge,” said lege. The Whitby campus training trades and apprenticeship pro- a Tradeability Project officer with Tradeability.ca, a website run by Smiles. centre is, according to Durham grams there’s still a lot of misun- the board. the training board. In 1999 the first version of the president Don Lovisa, “a jewel in derstanding about it.” “[It tells students] what they The website allows people look- guide was released. the college system.” “We know that people go in to have to do, where can they go for ing for a job or an apprenticeship Back then it was called the During the press conference the trades and make very good help with getting into [trades]. to post their qualifications and Skilled Trades Catalogue, and Durham president Don Lovisa money. “It’s going to tell them what they make up a resume that would be contained 47 profiles of regulated said that he was at a conference “They’re good careers, they’re should expect, and the major chal- suitable for employers in skilled trades in Ontario. in Toronto where the president professional careers, they’re re- lenge is do they know what they’re trades. “The catalogue was intended as of workopolis.com explained the spected careers, and this book getting into, so by using the guide It also allows employers to post a resource for those considering desperate need of workers in the really helps to describe those ca- it’s going to outline all that infor- job openings. their career options and also as a skilled trades. reers. mation for them.” “We’re continuing to hear about reference for those providing ca- “There was a common theme “And the more information we Smiles is the brains behind the the need for jobs in a skilled labour reer options,” Smiles said. besides the economy,” Lovisa said can give to young people in one guide. force,” Smiles said. “Apprenticeship By 2004 the catalogue was re- of the conference. document the better it is.” She worked since last summer plays a major part of that.” named to its present name and it “The theme was the need for The Training Board was incor- until December, compiling the Smiles explained that students added more information for the 68 skilled trades, and there was a fel- porated in 1997. information from various Ontario learn a lot more than sitting in the trade profiles it contained. low there from Workopolis, the Its mandate, according to its government websites. classroom listening to someone Also, for the first time it listed president of Workopolis, and he website, is to provide labour infor- “We started out on the guide in talk. websites as a source of reference. talked about the 40,000 jobs that mation in the Durham Region. the summer of 2008 when we had She said students absorb 90 per “We’re very happy about this up- are available on Workopolis.” As well as work with schools our summer student working with cent of what they learn when they dating of the skilled trades guide,” Afterwards Lovisa spoke about and employers to provide a frame- us, and we’ve been in the process are learning and working at the said John Lewis, labour co-chair the direct benefit of the guide for work and recommendations for of editing and making sure the in- same time. on the Training Board. “It’s some- the college. training programs in the region. formation is as accurate as possi- “An apprenticeship reinforces thing we’ve worked on very hard.” “It provides information for The board launched Tradeabil- ble right up until December,” said that learning on an ongoing ba- One major partner with the people,” Lovisa said. “Even after ity.ca in 2003. DC paramedics duke it out By Robyn DePratto “It’s designed to be a challenge ized patient simulator. school uses to evaluate them dur- related to the pediatric incident, Chronicle Staff for things you don’t do on a regu- The first part of the competi- ing classes. designed to test the students’ On March 2, second-year stu- lar basis” said Kevin Griffin, coor- tion involved looking at placards Next was a scenario designed memories and observation skills. dents in Durham College’s para- dinator of the Paramedic program. with chemical symbols on them, to simulate a pediatric incident, At the end of the day, the two medic program competed to be “They’ll get to do stuff they don’t identifying them with the Canutec with a SimMan representing a teams selected in the PCP student one of the teams selected to rep- normally do”. manual, and answering questions child who had swallowed a candy, division were Matt Groulx and Bri- resent the school at the National It was a five-part competition, about them. with a first-year student acting as an Matteson, along with Andrew Paramedic competition, which where the teams were tested in The second part of the competi- his worried mother. Jenkins and Archie Castro. will be held at the school on March both their academic and clinical tion used the SimMan, along with After the simulated incidents They will join the Advanced 28. skills. the student volunteers, to simu- were over, the students were pre- Care Paramedic team of Justin Five teams of two were part of First-year paramedic students late a multi-casualty incident that sented with 20 pictures, and given Calder and Toni Ferreira, repre- the competition, designed to pick had volunteered to help run the could occur in the field. one minute at each to identify senting Durham on March 28. the two teams that would repre- in-house competition. Other students evaluated the which symptom they displayed, For more information about sent Durham in the Primary Care They did everything from acting teams throughout the competi- among other questions. the competition, see their website Paramedic (PCP) Student divi- as patients to running the Laerdal tion, using a system Griffin said The final part of the competi- at http://www.paramediccompe- sion. SimMan, an advanced computer- was much the same as the one the tion involved a series of questions tition.ca/. 8 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Watch your savings grow tax-free invested in regular savings or mu- Also any funds that are with- New account tual funds. drawn from the TFSA are added There are no service fees to ac- to the contribution total for the fol- tivate or use the account. lowing year, added Lacroix. will allow However, if the investment is For example if a person con- locked into a GIC it cannot be ac- tributes $5,000 in 2009 and with- students to cessed until the GIC matures. draws $2,000 that same year, the Similar to a Registered Retire- contribution total for the following watch their ment Saving Plan (RRSP), the year would be $7,000. TFSA is designed to encourage As well, any interest accumu- Canadians to contribute to long- lated would be tax-free. funds increase term savings. Even if the investment doubles By Krista Paxton “Both allow people to accumu- to $14,000 the account holder Chronicle staff late income tax-free,” said Geremie would never pay tax on those Lacroix, senior accountant at De- funds. Together in the same sentence, loitte and Touche. “Students should open an tax and free seem quite the oxy- “The balance grows at a faster RRSP when they hit the top of the moron, but a new savings account rate because you’re not paying tax, third tax bracket, which is around proves an exception to the rule. and it’s a long-term investment $50,000,” said Lacroix. The Tax-Free Savings Account that allows you to plan for the fu- “If you file a tax return every (TFSA) was introduced in the ture.” year your maximum contribution, 2008 federal budget, and begin- There is a difference between 18 per cent of income per year, ning this year Canadian residents the two. adds up.” 18 and over are eligible to open TFSA is never taxed while an Meaning that student jobs do an account where they can watch RRSP is but only at retirement not often generate high income, their savings grow tax-free. when a person has dropped to a and are therefore charged mini- “The savings are tax-free in the lower tax bracket, added Lacroix. mal tax. account, and you still don’t pay tax Also it allows students to save After graduation, incomes in- when you take out the funds,” said tax-free right away. crease, and more income tax is Shelley Sprague, account manager However the investment is not taken from each paycheque. at RBC Financial. deductable on an income tax re- Contributing to an RRSP allows Those eligible can contribute turn like an RRSP contribution. people to shelter part of their in- $5,000 annually and the invest- The TFSA contribution limit is come until they reach a lower tax ment can be made in the form of $5,000 annually, while the RRSP bracket upon retirement. savings, mutual funds or a Guaran- limit is 18 per cent of annual in- Lacroix said the TFSA will not teed Investment Certificate (GIC), come up to $19,000. likely replace the RRSP, it’s simply she added. Because students don’t earn an added measure to help people The TFSA differs from a regular a high income, Lacroix recom- save. savings account. Photo by Krista Paxton mends opening a TFSA only. “You can also use a combina- It does not include bank ma- ALL SMILES: RBC Financial Account managers Sherri He said the TFSA is better suit- tion of the two to save,” said Lac- chine access or online banking Ward (left) and Shelly Sprague show their excitement. ed to students because there are roix. withdrawals. no service or activation fees. “Invest in an RRSP, get a de- Also, funds must be transferred As well, the funds can be with- duction on your income tax, and by a telephone banking agent or ings area they earn interest like a bank card,” said Sprague. drawn any time without penalty. use those funds to invest in your an account manager. regular savings account, but the She added that funds may be This is provided though they TFSA.” “If you have funds in the sav- account is not connected to your withdrawn at any time if they are are not locked into a GIC. Receive money even if you don’t work senior accountant for Deloitte and Any interest paid on a genuine croix. of students on March 10 and 11. Touche. loan can be deducted. “Being organized is as simple The clinic is on a first-come Filing a “The student may be entitled to Students who move to attend as getting a folder for each tax year first-serve basis. receive certain benefits and cred- college or university are entitled to or binder with dividers, and put- Appointments range from 9 its, which will result in a refund.” claim their travel costs. ting all tax documents in chrono- a.m. to 5 p.m. tax return Students can receive a tax cred- Deductible items include a logical order.” Students must earn less than it for rent or supporting a child. moving truck rental, vehicle ex- If not filing, it’s still important to $30,000 a year to be eligible. Those 19 and over who earn penses as well as any meals con- organize and keep tax forms and “Students already bear a heavy is a good less than $38,500 can receive GST sumed during travel. receipts because any unused de- financial burden, primarily being credits that range between $90 To be eligible, students must ductions can be carried over to the tuition fees,” said Aneesa Shaik, and $60 and are paid in quarterly move at least 40 kilometres closer following year. UOIT tax clinic representative. installments throughout the year. to the school from their old ad- Also the Canada Revenue “The tax clinic allows students idea for Credits from tuition and pub- dress. Agency can audit returns for up to to reap the benefits of federal and lic transit are also available with They also must qualify for a six years. provincial tax refunds without a fi- forms located on MyCampus. bursary, scholarship or grant. As well, the forms and receipts nancial cost associated with it.” everyone Filing a return informs students Accurate expense and deduc- prove legitimate claims. She added that the clinic pro- about new tax laws. For instance, tion claims are important. Students must file if they owe vides accounting students an op- By Krista Paxton scholarships and bursaries are no If students are tempted to un- money to the government. portunity to work with their peers Chronicle staff longer taxable, according to the der-report income or claim false They can file with an accoun- while practising tax return filing. 2006 federal budget. expenses to get a better refund, tant, online using tax program “This kind of organized effort No job? No savings? No prob- Therefore, students who receive they are committing tax evasion. software or utilizing the tax clinic helps to promote teamwork, lead- lem. these bonuses can pocket the full For this they can be fined or offered annually by UOIT. ership and collective values,” said The April 30 tax deadline is ap- amount. imprisoned. The UOIT Accounting Asso- Shaik. proaching, and students who have Other non-taxable financial as- “To ensure anything is done ciation will prepare tax returns for For more information about the little or no savings or income can sistance includes loans that have better, including minimizing the free. tax clinic and necessary forms and still benefit from filing a tax return. specific terms for repayment, such amount of tax paid, individuals However they will only provide identification visit www.uoitac- “A student may still want to file OSAP or bank loans. must create a game-plan,” said La- their servises to a limited number counting.com. a return,” said Geremie Lacroix, Local gyms in Oshawa hold annual food drive items. With 800 pounds of food gathered in the between now and March 21. By Amanda Allison This is part of the 11th annual Curves first four days, that goal is well within reach. As well, they must donate a bag of non- Chronicle Staff food drive. “Last year we donated the goods to the perishable groceries. Last year, 5,168 pounds of food were col- North Oshawa food bank. We try to keep it Food items can be dropped off at 1050 Giving to those in need shouldn’t just lected at the Simcoe Street location. in the community,” said Blackburn. Simcoe St. N. during business hours Mon- happen around the holidays. “This year, we’re hoping to collect 5,500 Curves Oshawa is also encouraging do- day to Friday. That’s why this month, Curves Oshawa pounds and beat last year’s record,” said or- nations.They are doing this by waiving the For more information, call Kathleen will be collecting non-perishable food ganizer Kathleen Blackburn. service fee for any new member who joins Blackburn at 905-720-0814. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 9 CAMPUS NEWS DC/UOIT hosts C.E.R.T. competition

By Rachael Coombs Chronicle Staff

Fake blood, cries of anguish and simulated distress were all over campus on Feb. 22, for the annual National Conference of Campus Emergency Responders student competition. Approximately 175 attendees were present, with 21 teams (three members per team) from schools across Ontario and Quebec, as well as judges and other partici- pants. Carleton University, which had two teams in the competition, took both first and second place. Following close behind in third place was McMaster, and in fourth, Trent. Durham College and UOIT were not allowed to compete, because they were the hosting schools. The competition, which has run for 11 years, allowed students who have received their Cam- pus Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) certification, to compete for a trophy.

Competitors were thrown into Photo by Rachael Coombs various scenarios with bleeding, crying or unconscious actors, where they were scored on their SAVING LIVES: A Campus Emergency Response Team member from Trent assists a victim while being judged. performance. The final scenario, which deter- “Communication as a team,” paramedic students. Most C.E.R.T. “It’s all about the constructive,” campus, call 905-721-2000 ext. mined this year’s champion, was a said Mel Dell, media relations members are regular students said Baker. “People come here to 8743 or email them at CERT@dc- re-enacted scenario of the Virginia for the N.C.C.E.R. “Each team has who just want to give back to their learn skills.” uoit.ca. Tech shooting. Actors and par- three members, so if they choose a school. When the competition was If you are in an emergency situ- ticipants set up the campus fitness person to lead, it will be more or- “I volunteered to give back to over, students returned exhausted ation or need assistance, call Cam- centre gym to look like the scene ganized.” the community,” said UOIT Com- to their respective schools to sleep, pus Security at Ext. 2400 from any of the famous shooting. Philip Baker, an Arts and Sci- merce student, Matt Billy. study and train. Many of them will phone on campus, and they will While many might have a prob- ence student from the Univer- Giving back is the common participate next year, which will be alert the C.E.R.T. team members to lem with this sensitive subject, it is sity of Guelph, agreed that while theme for most C.E.R.T. members. held at McGill University. help you until EMS comes. important that C.E.R.T. members communication is a key factor to “I think it’s a really great and C.E.R.T. certification trains be able to respond effectively to a a great team, over time members practical way to help out on cam- students to aid other students scenario like this because it is pos- start to work seamlessly together. pus,” said Baker. “I enjoy that I get on campus in medical or mental sible at any school. He continued, “How a team to help out every day.” health situations. Members of the Although all the teams dem- works within itself. It becomes The competition allows C.E.R.T. C.E.R.T. team give their free time Got brains onstrated high levels of skill, some intuitive, you get to a point where members to demonstrate their selflessly to help students in stress- teams stood out and made it to the you can almost read their mind skills and have fun as well, but ful and dire situations. final four. What makes a team a and respond appropriately.” there is more to the competition If you would like to become a and brawn? cut above the rest? The C.E.R.T. team is not all than fortune and glory. member of the C.E.R.T. team on By Amanda Allison Chronicle Staff

Do you want to prove you’ve got not only brawn, but brains too? On March 14, the Student Association is hosting the Durham College and UOIT EMS Challenge asking partic- ipants to demonstrate both of these talents along with the ability to raise funds for char- ity. Teams of five will compete in this challenging fitness test and game show-style knowl- edge quiz while fundraising for the charity. “The SA is hoping to raise money for great charities, promote physical activity and friendly competition,” said events programmer Scott Toole. Prizes, including a limo ride and night out at the To- ronto Raptors and possession of the EMS Challenge Cup for the year, will be awarded to the winning team. Best of all, the winners will have money donated to the charity of their choice, not to mention brag- ging rights. For more information re- garding this event, contact the Student Association. 10 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS

Another Campus aid for the deaf option for By Tabitha Olliffe Chronicle Staff General Durham College is full of stu- dents of many different back- Arts and grounds and of course many dif- ferent challenges, including hear- ing impaired students. Science There are four different types of hearing impairments and Dur- students ham College has a way of making students with them comfortable in By Paul Bates a classroom setting. Chronicle Staff Students, who are Deaf, with a capital D, were born with a hearing The School of Communi- impairment but use sign language cation, Language and Gen- to communicate. Students who eral Studies is adding a new are Deaf use American Sign Lan- option to their list of options guage (ASL) interpreters in their for General Arts and Science classes along with a note taker to students. The new option is a make sure that they do not miss full-time health sciences op- anything. tion. Each interpreter is hired from In the past this has not been the community and is on contract Photo by Tabitha Olliffe offered as a full option. “It’s for the time that the student is at- not exactly something brand tending Durham College. HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE: Willona Blanche, director of the Centre for Stu- new,” said Mary Blanchard, Students who are deaf, with a dents with Disabilities and the Learner Support Centre, helps Durham College stu- dean of the school. lower case d, mean that they were dents who have disabilities get the help they need to succeed. “We’ve always had two born with their impairment but do streams for general arts and not use sign language to commu- that in the classroom, meaning all the student are and asking them to with all four of these hearing im- science students. One is a nicate because they either use lip they need to use is a note taker. face the student as much as pos- pairments every year. liberal studies stream and reading or hearing aids. Willona Blanche, the director sible (is a great way to help the stu- “The most important part is the other is a health sciences Students who are deaf may be of the Centre for Students with dent),” said Blanche. working with the student to find stream.” able to use fm systems, which is Disabilities and the Learner Sup- There are also students at Dur- out what their particular needs The health stream was where a professor uses a micro- port Centre at Durham College, ham College who are hard of hear- would be,” said Blanche. originally designed for stu- phone hooked up to a student’s feels that communicating with the ing and are deafened, meaning For more information on the dents who need a few credits hearing aid or headphones so that professor is a great way to help the they are starting to go deaf. These tools that DC offers students with to get into the health sciences the student is able to hear. student. students are able to use the fm sys- hearing impairments visit, the field, dental sciences, para- If the students are able to lip- “Speaking to the professor, let- tems and note takers. Centre for Students with Disabili- medic or any other program read then they are welcome to do ting them know what the needs of Durham College helps students ties at the Oshawa campus. offered by that division of the college, but it was never mar- keted as a distinct option for the students. In the past this has led to Health science students party overcrowded classes, and even to students being turned away from the program. By Asmahan Garrib Now students will be able Chronicle Staff to sign up even before the year starts, which will allow UOIT’s Health Science Students the classes to be designed ac- Network hosted its first event on cordingly. Feb. 25, providing students with an “We won’t be as limited opportunity to socialize with other in terms of the number of health science students and get students that we can take be- advice from a current health care cause we will be able to plan professional in the community. in advance,” Blanchard said. In addition to a guest speaker, “We’ll also be able to pro- the gathering consisted of refresh- mote it as a separate entity so ments, the attendance of faculty that way we can let guidance members, and a chance for stu- councilors know and we can dents in the health sciences pro- also put it into the course cal- gram to mingle with each other. endar as a separate option.” “I felt like nurses and med-lab The school is currently in students had their own niches, the process of collecting tes- so I wanted to create our own for timonials from students who all health sciences students, be- have used this option of the cause it’s such a broad program,” general arts and science pro- said Bayan Sleiman, a health sci- gram to enter into the health ence student, and creator and sciences field. The school is president of HSSN. Sleiman felt hoping to give credit to an ex- an outlet was necessary to provide isting program that is moving networking opportunities, career- into a new marketing option. related awareness and a social atmosphere to provide a sense of unity. The faculty-based group, cur- Idol’s Goudie rently in its first year as an official committee, is seeking SA ratifica- tion. They plan on hosting an event at E.P. Taylor’s once a semester with two health care professionals from the com- By Cotey Paterson munity attending each gathering. Photo by Asmahan Garrib Chronicle Staff Linna Tam, an occupational health therapist at Lakeridge HEALTHY AND HAPPY: HSSN members Bayan Sleiman, Alyssa Higgison, Samantha Canadian Idol’s Rex Goudie is Health Centre, spoke at the event, MacKinnon, Elizabeth Suen, Emma Pot, Zahara Jiwa and Lakeridge Health Centre’s playing live in concert at E.P. Tay- providing background on her field occupational therapist Linna Tam gather after HSSN’s first event. lor’s March 20. and answering questions about Tickets are available at the Tuck what its like to help people with tunity to get a chance to network With a health sciences mas- who has been through the work, Shop in the Student Centre and are impairments or limitations par- with professionals in the commu- ters program beginning this Sep- the problems and the stress. $5 for DC/UOIT students and $10 ticipate in everyday life. nity for career opportunities,” said tember, HSSN members want Anyone who wants to join for the general public. $2 of every “The event was a great oppor- Elizabeth Suen, an HSSN mem- students to know that they have HSSN, send an email to HSSN. ticket will go to Skate4cancer. ber. a representative from every year [email protected]. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 11 CAMPUS NEWS Anti-depressant use is on the rise depression in all ages and to treat By Cotey Paterson it effectively because it can lead to Chronicle Staff a significant impairment in func- tioning later on if it’s not interfered Your stomach aches and you with.” can’t eat. You sleep most of the Massabki, who treats patients day often missing school and aged four to 19, prescribes anti- work. The word motivation fades depressants to patients suffering from your vocabulary. The stom- the illness regardless of age. ach pain starts to reverberate to But medication doesn’t work the rest of your body until it con- for everyone and no one should sumes you, leaving you breathless. expect a miracle cure when they It’s a chore just to inhale. You stop visit a doctor as depression and talking to others and alienate the the medications to treat it affect people you once called friends. people differently. “They (anti- And as your world gets smaller depressants) are not happy pills.” and smaller, suicide begins to look The medication simply corrects a like a viable way out. chemical imbalance in the brain, Depression can be tough. Peo- Massabki explained. ple feel they are weak for having it Anti-depressants are obviously and ashamed to let others know, big business, raking in about $20 but depression is an illness like billion worldwide each year, ac- any other and needs to be treated cording to Dr. Clay Tucker-Ladd, as such. a clinical psychologist, which cer- “I find that the general public tainly makes people leery about wants to segregate mentally ill the intentions of pharmaceutical people, politicians want to try to companies. We’ve all seen the Cel- forget about them and profession- exa, Effexor, Zoloft, Paxil and Pro- als don’t want to deal with them,” Photo by Cotey Paterson zac ads on TV. said Dr. Albert Massabki, lead child “There’s no doubt that it’s a psychiatrist at the Lakeridge Men- BIG BUSINESS: The use of anti-depressant drugs are on the rise as doctors are more question for everybody: is this a le- tal Health Program in Oshawa. comfortable prescribing them becasue they have fewer negative side effect. gitimate thing?” said Massabki. “As He believes people fear their a physician and a practitioner who own vulnerability to mental ill- North America, which is about anonymous, has been taking anti- sleeping is back to normal, I am has prescribed medication over ness. “That’s why they have this 20 per cent of the population – depressants for about six months a lot happier and I love to go out the years and seen the results – resentment and rejection of it.” Ac- so one out of every five people,” and realizes the true potential of and do things like I used to,” said and I’ve seen the results of patients cording to Health Canada, about said Massabki. “So maybe the the medication. “I started taking Courtney. not taking the medication and eight per cent of Canadians will numbers show that it’s getting to them because I didn’t feel like my- Being a psychiatrist, Massabki relapsing and coming back to re- suffer major depression or anxiety be more, however I think there’s self – I was always tired and never relies heavily on pills to help his sume medication and re-stabilize at some point in their lives, and more awareness about depression wanted to hang out with friends,” patients, but acknowledges the – I learned from my firsthand ex- about five per cent will face the and more eagerness to treat it with she said. “Anything that went bad benefits of other treatments, like perience – not just what I’ve been problem each year. medication.” He believes people in my life I would think it was a lot one-on-one or group therapy, taught during medical school and Annually more than seven per just didn’t have the choice to get worse.” which he refers to as cognitive training – that the medication is a cent of Canadians take at least help years ago, so they had to carry She used to cut herself to behaviour therapy (CBT). “Treat- helpful tool, but it has to be used one type of psychotropic drug, like on regardless of their ailment. ease the pain of depression, but ing depression in youth and chil- within the proper ethics of medi- anti-depressants or anti-anxiety And with the new type of anti- found help with medication, doc- dren is an important thing to do,” cine.” meds, according to the Windsor depressant, SSRI, the possible tors, family and friends. “Now my he said. “It’s very essential to treat Essex County Health Unit. side effects are not as common, so Depression and anxiety con- “doctors were more comfortable tinue to be Canada’s fastest-rising prescribing it more often,” he said. diagnoses. One depression sufferer, a Wear the belt, lose the weight “I don’t think more people are 19-year-old Durham College hands, you can barely feel it when it is put on,” Cur- depressed, although depression student named Courtney, who By Jayme Quinn phey said. has become the No. 1 disease in wishes her last name to remain Chronicle Staff “You’ll get a sustained workout that lasts all the time you’re on your feet - doing chores, shop- Shedding those unwanted extra pounds and ping, doing yard work, walking, going up and down inches just got easier. There is a new fashion acces- stairs, helping customers and so on,” Curphey said sory that its creators say will help you loose inches, on The Wellness Belt website. “Your body must prevent osteoporosis and strength your heart mus- strain a little extra to accomplish those normal cle to prevent a heart attack. daily activities. You’re actually ‘working out’ while Dr. Craig Curphey and his wife Elda created the you’re not working out!”Although dieting is good, Wellness belt after his mother passed away from a Curphey said that just watching what you eat and hormone replacement therapy drug that was sup- losing weight is also causing you to lose muscle, posed to reduce the effects of osteoporosis. which is not good for the bones and can make you .Curphey and his wife are both chiropractors in more at risk for bone fractures. Barrie Ont. and the majority of women who came “With the Wellness belt, your muscles will be into their office were on drugs like Actinel and Fos- built up so strong, you can say goodbye to osteo- amax, which are both forms of hormone replace- porosis,” Curphey said. Curphey recommends that ment therapy. They were also unaware of the hor- women who are pregnant not use the belt while rible side effects they cause. pregnant, but it is perfectly safe to lose the baby “Their doctors were not informing them that weight while nursing. there were serious side effects to using these drugs, According to the 50 testimonials on the website, and were more focused on the quick and easy pre- the belt has proven to work. One of the testimoni- scription method,” said Curphey. als was Julie from Toronto who has had her Well- Even though Curphey told his female patients ness Belt since June 2008 and has had great suc- what could happen to them if they stayed on these cess with it. drugs, they chose the pill instead of more weight “I had been doing the South Beach diet and bearing exercise because the pills are more conve- had plateaued for three weeks,” said Julie. “I started nient and they didn’t have to do as much physical wearing the belt periodically at first, but July 21st, activity. after vacationing, I got down to business. The rest So Curphey and his wife tried to think of a way is amazing!!” to help people increase their activity level to impact As of Feb. 1, Julie was down 51 pounds from us- their health and bone strength. Their original idea ing the belt and watching what she eats. was a weight vest. There were a few problems with Another success story is very personal, it is my them though. They were hot, top heavy and not mom. Her belt is doing wonders for her. very good-looking to wear as a piece of clothing. “I haven’t been losing any weight yet, but the “It had to be something fashionable that people inches are flying off,” said Gayle Quinn, a house would want to wear, not look like the Batman utility cleaner from Orillia. “I can feel myself getting stron- belt,” Curphey said. ger and my back isn’t as sore when I am working. The belt itself weighs anywhere from seven to As Dr. Curphey and his wife say throughout the 12 pounds, depending on the length. website and to their patients, “You have to use it, to “Even though the belt feels very heavy in your lose it!” 12 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Free world experience Advisory program

By Cotey Paterson 5-7 p.m. centre. Guests can also taste vari- for immigrants Chronicle Staff The free event showcases a va- ous foods for $5, while quantities riety of performances represent- last. There will be a Powerpoint By Artem Boykov presentation about what the The Pangaea Cultural Show is ing different regions of the world For more information on the Chronicle Staff program provides to immigrants coming to the Durham College and is taking place in gyms three, show, visit www.your-sa.ca or e- who have education from their and UOIT campus March 26 from four and five of the campus health mail [email protected]. A free information session home country. The sessions will regarding Durham College’s include one-on-one advising, new advisory program for inter- talking about available help in nationally trained immigrants Durham Region and exploring will be held on March 13 in academic options, and employ- room B299 at 10:30 a.m. ment opportunities. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 13 14 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Learning about Islamic religion Islam is one of the world’s fastest growing religions

By Lynn Wayling Chronicle Staff

Islam – it may be one of the fast- est growing religions in the world, but it is also one of the most mis- understood. The 2001 Census in Canada identified two per cent of the population as Muslim. At roughly Photo by Lynn Wayling 600,000 Canadians, that is a small chunk of the estimated 1.2 billion INKED-UP: Amy Anderson, academic advisor for Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies, gets inked with henna followers of Islam worldwide. But by Irum Macci, a volunteer at Islam Awareness Week by the Muslim Student Association in the UA West Atrium. consider that in the decade be- tween 1991 and 2001, the number of Muslims in Canada grew by 129 Association (MSA) did their part hammad…about his life, about his While trying to answers these randomly interviewed people per cent – more than any other re- to try to inform UOIT and Durham biography, what was his message.” questions to the best of their abili- about Islam, asking them what ligious denomination in the coun- students and staff of Islamic faith The main focus (of the week) ties, volunteers also directed the they knew about the religion. They try. with information booths set up as is to raise awareness about Islam curious towards the many pam- found that many did have miscon- If the growth rate remains the part of Islam Awareness Week. and clear misconceptions be- phlets available. ceptions about Islam. But as Noor same, the number is sure to topple A talk by Sheikh Alaa El-Sayed cause a lot of people have a lot of Some of the pamphlets on hand points out, religion in general is a the one million mark in 2011. was also scheduled for Wednes- misconceptions,” he added. dealt with the question of women’s precarious subject and miscon- Because Islam is a religion typi- day night. Some of those misconceptions role in Islam, Jesus’ relationship to ceptions about every religion exist, cally associated with the East – The talk is about the Prophet concerned the status of women the religion and the unfortunate especially concerning the role that specifically the Middle East – not Muhammad, commerce student in the religion and the wearing of and false association of Islam with religion plays as a source of hatred many Canadians, or North Ameri- and MSA member Muhammad the hijab (the head and neck cover terrorism – sparked by the Sept. 11 and catalyst for war. cans for that matter, know much Ahmad explains. sometimes worn by Muslim wom- attacks. On that topic, Noor says, “If it about the Islamic faith. “This year we have one special en), as well as the origins of the re- Omar Noor, a health phys- happens that some people misuse Last week (March 2-5) in the UA event, which is dedicated towards ligion and the role of the Prophet ics student, said that volunteers religion, it’s not to do with the reli- West Atrium, the Muslim Students raising awareness of Prophet Mu- Muhammad. running the information booths gion but with those people.” Every faith united on campus The fourth annual Faith Mosaic brings all religions together how many faiths we actually have By Edith Zikmann on campus,” said Kiran Somjee, Chronicle Staff president of SHARE. “It’s so amazing that we can co- SHARE hosted its fourth an- exist on this campus,” she said. nual religious based event Faith Margaret Greenley, VP of stu- Mosaic at UOIT March 4. dent affairs, congratulated the Students got together to con- crowd for the turnout, template what religion means to “What a great crowd we have them in a multicultural school. here this evening!” she said. Campus Church, Durham “We do value diversity and in- Campus Catholics, the Muslim clusiveness… and the best way to Student Association, The Hindu do it is through education,” said Student Association and the Ah- Greenley. madiyya Muslim Student Associa- Somjee agreed. “This has been tion each presented slide shows the biggest, most organized event detailing their religious beliefs and yet, and it gets better and better answered questions about their every year, so I think it went really religion. well today!” she said. Photo by Edith Zikmann “The purpose of Faith Mosaic “I think that even something is to unite and bring together the like this where we have Christians, SMILE: Students from Campus Church, Durham Catholics, the Muslim Student Asso- different faiths on campus. We Muslims and Hindus sitting in the live in a city where it’s really hard ciation, The Hindu Student Association and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Associa- same audience, I think that shows tion all together educating each other about their religions. for awareness to go around about in itself how united we are.” The Chronicle March 10, 2009 15 CAMPUS NEWS Your new career starts here sleeping ‘til noon are coming to a by first year, so don’t procrasti- employer may not feel the same. centre,” said Markey. “The profes- close and it’s time to get ready for nate. Now for the infamous resume, sionals there can assist with all as- Resume the working world. Another step to take before there is the proper way to create a pects of your job search.” Although it may seem daunting sending out the resume is to get masterpiece as well as failure. Job resources are all around to face the infinite possibilities out to know the employer before they “Make sure to keep it up to date, campus, so use them is another and there in the job force, there is hope know about you. list all of your skills, volunteer work way to start. if the process is done correctly. “Make sure you research your and create a clear layout,” said The Hired Career Services is a To start, even before compil- potential employer,” said Frances Bonnie McDonald, employment good place for help because they interview ing the resume, get experience Marshall, employment counsellor adviser at Oshawa Job Connect. help students compile resumes before graduation. Anne Markey, at the Community Employment “But watch out for spelling, gram- and give advice. executive director for Canadian Resource Centre Oshawa. “Do mar and any other errors, because There is the Oshawa Job Con- Association of Career Educators your qualifications fit with the or- employers won’t even look at your nect Program with Bonnie Mc- tips to and Employers said that could be ganizational culture and its goals, resume if there are any.” Donald in the Simcoe building, participation in co-op placements, and are you physically and men- McDonald also said to high- where students and non-students summer work opportunities, in- tally up to the challenges offered light skills that focus on the job can meet with an adviser, and jump start volvement in campus activities, at the level of responsibility you and to inform the employer that learn about where to apply, what and any other experiences that are applying for?” you are willing to go the extra mile process to take and where to be- could step up your experience Networking is an important for them. gin when looking for a job. The a job hunt level a notch. method of gaining success in When going in for the interview program also gives employers ini- “Get as much experience as the world, so call old employers, it’s not just what your resume can tiative by subsidizing $2/hour for possible prior to graduation and friends, family, etc., and see if they do for you, but what you can do for each student hired. By Rachael Coombs maintain a B average,” said Mar- can get your foot in the door. And your resume. In the Oshawa community re- Chronicle Staff key. don’t be afraid of entry-level posi- “Dress well, be on time, keep an source centre downtown, students Markey also said students tions and work your way to the top, appropriate level of eye contact, can talk to Frances Marshall and The days of drinking until the should be planning to learn about because you may feel that you are shake their hand and know your gain knowledge on the job hunt. early dawn, living off loans and and obtain preferred employment the bee’s knees but your potential resume,” said McDonald. Also, the government websites Another tactic to use in the in- for Canada and the province of terview is to turn the discussion Ontario have tips and guidelines around for a moment and ask the that students may find useful on employer what they are looking their journey. for and what they want in an em- And although you may have ployee, said McDonald. graduated with a major in adver- So, the interview went well in tising, sticking with an advertising your opinion and now you wait, or firm doesn’t have to be your only do you? Remember, the follow-up choice. is just as important as the interview There are many companies that because it lets employers know take different levels of experience that you take action and that you and education, so applying for the are serious about the position. ministry of environment or Kraft “Be persistent but not abrasive Canada isn’t a bad idea because when following up on your tar- they will need people of all differ- geted employers,” said Marshall. ent varieties. “Remind them of your application Jobs with good prospects in the by email, fax, etc., and ensure that Region of Durham are anything they have received your informa- to do with sustainable energy, ad- tion for the position you have ap- vanced manufacturing, informa- plied for. Also, restate your quali- tion technology, bioscience and fications and interest for the posi- agriculture, as well as health and tion.” wellness, said Marshall. Marshall suggests asking by But remember money is nice, phone or email to be considered but doing what you enjoy is the for any future opportunities that biggest payoff. they feel you are qualified for. “Do work you are passionate If going into this process alone about,” said Marshall. “Money isn’t seems to be too much, there are everything. The money comes professionals who can assist you once you’re really good at some- along the way and help make the thing and like what it is you’re do- process a lot easier. ing. Payback is good, but pay for- “Take advantage of your career ward is even better.”

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By Shenieka Russell-Metcalf Chronicle Staff

The Central Lake Ontario Conservation will be host- ing the Purple Woods 34th annual Maple Syrup Festival Photo by Sarah Manns March 14 to March 22. The festival will continue on the weekends of March 28 CHOCOLICIOUS: (From left to right) Carolyn Ellis, JoAnne Alexander, Lorne Coe, Noel Marshall and Linda Norris and 29 and April 4 and 5. hold up one of the many chocolate desserts at the VON chocolate luncheon. The Purple Woods conver- sation area is located on the southeast corner of Simcoe Street and Coates Road at the Oshawa/Scugog boundary. “You can learn about how Eating chocolate for charity the first nations made maple syrup and how we make it to- items came from more than 100 local Durham People who attended could choose from day,” says Annette MacDon- By Sarah Manns groups, and consisted of over 100 items. two tables of chocolate donated by board ald, volunteer co-ordinator Chronicle Staff For some the VON luncheon has been a members, and various businesses throughout for the Central Lake Ontario great experience. the region. Conservation Authority. Chocolate, candy, auctions and entertain- “I love helping people,” said first-year volun- “The VON board trulyappreciates the gen- The general admission ment were all part of the VON chocolate lun- teer Wilma Jackson. “It’s a great organization. I erosity of those who donate to our chocolate cost for adults is $3, children cheon on Sunday, Feb.15. am fairly new to Oshawa and it’s a great way to lovers lunch every year”, said Marshall. “It keeps $2 (12 years and under), se- It was the fourth year for the luncheon, held meet new people and become part of the com- people coming back every year. Guests are in- niors $2 and a family pass is at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa. munity.” vited to make a donation and take home left- $7 for two adults and three According to board president of VON Dur- For others, there’s something that keeps over desserts.” kids. ham, Joyce Marshall, the event raised about them coming back every year. Carolyn Ellis of KX96 was master of ceremo- “There’ll also be wagon $10,000, which will go towards VON commu- “I have come for three or four years now,” nies for the event, and guests could listen to the rides and each day there will nity programs and services. said Ailene Angus. “I enjoy it. You can’t get nic- music of local singer and songwriter Roseanne be something different,” said According to Marshall, the silent auction er chocolate or donate to a greater cause.” Solotarow. MacDonald. “ There’s going to be a list of events on the Pink power to visit Vendor’s Alley website.” ‘You can learn a lot about how the By Jayme Quinn one in the UA west atrium and Chronicle Staff one in the Gordon Willey Build- first nations made ing. They will be open from 7:30 maple syrup and On March 11 Durham College a.m. to 5:30 p.m. how we make it and UOIT will be covered from “The kiosks will have ballots wall to wall with pink. and pink ribbons for the event today. Power of Pink is back, and draw, plus other ‘pink’ promo- bigger then ever. There will be 17 tional items, breast cancer aware- ’ offices participating and compet- ness literature and event sched- ing in the event this year. The ules and directions,” said Clark. Annette MacDonald three categories they will com- New this year, a memory ban- pete in are most funds raised, ner will be placed in vendor’s al- most informative display and ley for people who have been af- Participants can discover most creative display. fected by breast cancer. the pioneer schoolhouse and “We also anticipate student Other booths in vendor’s alley horse-drawn wagon rides for involvement this year,” said Su- will include the Gala of Hope and only $2/per person. zanne Clark, one of the many Lisa’s Beads. What maple syrup festi- committee members helping run With the help from students val is complete without pan- Power of Pink. and staff the Power of Pink com- cakes? The planning of the event has mittee members are positive they Hot pancakes will be gone well so far. will reach their goal for this year, served daily from 10 a.m. to Media, both inside the school which will be well over $25,000. 2:30 p.m. and out, all have volunteers with Not only will the money raised The pancakes will cost their duties. go to the Canadian Breast Can- $4.50 for three and a drink Also volunteers with the com- cer Association but half of the for adults, and pancakes for mittee have their jobs to do. proceeds will go to the Breast As- $3.50 for two pancakes and a “Some offices have already sessment Centre, which will soon drink for kids. started their campaign with can- be located at Lakeridge Health The proceeds from the dy and bake sales,” Clark said last Oshawa. pancake sales at the festival week. “You can start to see the “We encourage everyone to will go to not-for-profit orga- wear pink and denim on March nizations. Photo by Jayme Quinn blush of pink in some of the of- fices.” 11 to show their support of the “It’s going to be a family Clark and the rest of the com- Power of Pink event and to help fun day,” said MacDonald. POWER TO THE PINK: Suzanne Clark stands in front mittee members have their own us create awareness of breast To find out more about the of Union Window with all the prizes for the Power of special plans for the big day. cancer and early detection meth- festival, go to the www.cloca. Pink fundraiser. There will be two event kiosks, ods,” said Clark. com/msf/. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 17 18 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 19 20 The Chronicle March 10, 2009

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Pirates sailing the digital seas Segal and Chapple. By Cotey Paterson “The issue here is not piracy per Chronicle Staff se, it’s the distribution model,” said Goodwin. “It is far too convenient Piracy has plagued every facet and commonplace to distribute of the entertainment industry for MP3 and video via peer-to-peer a long time, whether it be music, clients and even black market CD video games or film. The relatively and DVD.” new – and free – way of download- Software like Limewire, Bit- ing files through peer-to-peer pro- Torrent, Kazaa and eMule are ex- grams over the Internet is respon- tremely easy to download and use sible for a huge decrease in sales for most people with a computer across Canada and the world. No and Internet, turning almost ev- longer are VHS and cassette boot- eryone into an evil, swashbuckling legs the industries’ biggest piracy pirate. and copyright problem. “BitTorrent is a common meth- “Artists of any kind – no matter od of distribution for these (ille- what medium – take piracy and gal) movies, music and games,” copyright seriously,” said Meridith said Segal. “This is a great system Braun, public relations and opera- which is not being taken advan- tions director at Digital Extremes, tage of by those existing industries. the game company responsible They could really do themselves a for the famous Unreal series. “You favour by offering differing distri- are basically stealing years of our bution methods like this.” hard work by pirating games and Regardless of the effect pirates showing no respect to the work we have on each industry, “piracy is do.” wrong”, said Chapple. “You can According to the Canadian complain about wealthy studios Photo by Cotey Paterson Recording Industry Association, losing money, but it also takes retail sales of CDs and cassettes money away from the creators – in Canada decreased by almost 30 ARR, ME INTERNET MATEYS: A vicious pirate plunders the internet of its trea- and not just rich ones.” per cent from 1999-2003. In 2005, sure, just one of many internet users downloading software illegally online. It takes a lot of time and effort sales dropped four per cent. to create the movies, music and As for the film industry, about imagines it will really affect the co- developer and co-founder of the it’s free exists, people will continue games we all love and “this effort 50 per cent of pirated movies caine market – due to illegal sales,” Toronto Independent Game De- to file share.” should be rewarded”, said Segal. come from Canada, according to said Gary Chapple, an animation velopment Jam, an annual game- However, Braun feels “piracy is “Artists in general should be a 2007 investigation by Twentieth professor at Durham College. “It’s making event for game developers basically the reason for one dying paid for the product they create. It Century Fox. Not only that, but a affecting music more because in the Greater Toronto Area. segment of the games industry: PC costs millions per year to provide coalition of American media in- they’re easier to download.” “Game piracy requires a con- games,” which are easier to down- the consumer with the entertain- dustry trade groups said in 2007 Many people feel the music and stant sliding scale of complexity load and use as they don’t require ment they crave and that should that Canada is a leading exporter film industries are worse off than to hack software that can always any hardware modification or spe- be valued,” said Goodwin. “Piracy of pirated films and mod chips, the video game business when it be overcome with the latest game cial software. came from relatively innocent be- which allow gamers to play illegal comes to piracy. patch,” said John Goodwin, co- She thinks the music and movie ginnings, but it’s rampant today. discs on their video game console. “It’s simply easier to copy and ordinator for the game develop- industries need to take advantage Industries need to understand “Both the film and music in- burn music or film over copying a ment program at Durham College. of new technologies as they have that the distribution model is al- dustries have had huge amounts game which usually requires you “People will spend money in ex- typically resisted change in the ready there, it’s now about leverag- of money flowing through them to mod your favourite console as change for convenience, but if it’s past. One important step is dis- ing it legitimately and educating and that’s now disappearing – one well,” said Rob Segal, a software easy to steal and the mentality that tribution, according to Goodwin, the public at large.” March is the Season of Gems Afternoon of integrity By Krista Paxton By Khadija King Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff The Student Association The Light and Stone exhibit at and the Women’s Centre the Royal Ontario Museum con- present The People’s Integri- tinues to sparkle, with all sorts ty, an afternoon of dub poet- of gems on display and various ry and dub theatre with D’bi colourful jewelry. Young on March 18. The collection belongs to Mi- The workshop will begin chael Scott, the first CEO of Apple at 4 p.m. in the Athletic Cen- computers, and a private gem col- tre boardroom G2021. Young lector. will delve into oppression “Michael Scott was the first awareness, and explore gen- CEO of Apple computers and has der, race, class, sexuality and a physics degree, is very interested how those topics intersect in colour and how light affects with the modern world. gemstones,” said Dr. Kim Tait, cu- Young is an African-Jamai- rator for ROM. can-Canadian visionary who The exhibit starts with plenty has performed and published of minerals like calcite and quartz worldwide. on display, where visitors can take According to Young’s web- photos and watch videos that Photo by Khadija King site, dub poetry emerged teach how gems are created. from the experiences of The main attraction is the where TORONTO ROCKS: A chunk of calcite displayed at the ROM’s Light and Stone exhibit. ghetto youth in Jamaica and the precious jewelry is on display, England in the late 1970s and from Michael Scott’s private col- eralds, rubies, sapphires, and gar- can be art. across him,” said Dr. Tait. early 1980s. lection. The theme for the collec- nets,” said Dr. Tait. “Some of the more popular The exhibit is a part of the To register for the work- tion was the emotional impact of The collection not only shows pieces are the Queen of Kilimanja- ROM’s A Season of Gems, which shop, visit www.SAwomen- colours. how light affects gems and the dif- ro, which is a tiara in the tanzanite includes the Nature of Diamonds [email protected] before “Each case as you walk around ferent colours they come in, but case, and Repose, a sculpted nude exhibit. The exhibit will continue March 16. the room has a theme, such as em- they also show how gemstones male with a gold cloth draped until Nov. 15 2009. 22 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Girlicious Make the most of every night, Jason is comes to not just your Friday nights! back on Durham By Krystin Spittal the big Region Chronicle Staff E.P. Taylor’s has entertain- screen ment for students every day of the By Melissa Bies week! By Ingrid Saravia Chronicle Staff “A lot of the time I have home- Chronicle staff work to do Friday, Saturday and Pop group Girlicious is Sunday,” said Jessica Pires, a UOIT Friday 13th is Jason’s birth- bringing their flavour to Dur- student. “I’m down to party on a day and he’s back—meaner, ham Region at the end of this Monday, but there is never any- bloodier and more athletic month. thing to do.” than ever. The group will be putting a Shake up your usual Monday Derek Meras, who plays Ja- show on at Johnny B club in night! E.P. Taylor’s has Big Mug son Vorhees, brought a breath Whitby at the AMC plaza on Mondays. Get any domestic mug of fresh air to the psychotic Wednesday Mar. 25. Tickets of beer for $5.50, and any import- killer, who was getting slower to the concert are on sale for ed beer for $6 between 11 a.m. and and more supernatural with $35 in advance or $45 at the 1 a.m. each of the dozens of sequels. door. For a cheap Tuesday night out, The new Jason is an athlete— Limited VIP tickets are try Toonie Tuesday’s. All day long quick, agile and powerful. He available in the upper level any draught beer is $2. also is a bit more vulnerable, for $70. Take your ladies out for $3.50 he gets hurt and bleeds like Girlicious is the product cocktails until 11 p.m. every a human being instead of of the reality show Pussycat Wednesday. Wednesday night is the unstoppable terminator- Dolls Present: Girlicious. The Traditions Pub Night for students type Jason of the last three show was based on creating a 19 and over. Mixed drinks are sold sequels. pop trio by searching for sing- for $3.50. Pints sell for $4. If your idea of a good scary “I only work part-time since ers and dancers across the Photo by Krystin Spittal movie includes an innovative United States and Canada. I’m in school, so money is tight,” plot, A-list actors and a splash said Lauren Hummel, a Durham In the final episode, it was BEHIND THE BAR AT E.P. TAYLOR’S: Part-time bartend- of witty humour, then why decided the group would College student. “These cheap are you even considering the consist of four members, and cocktails are an affordable way to er at E.P. Taylor’s, Brent O’Hara, pours a $3.50 pint. new Friday 13th movie? Get the quartet of Nichole, Nata- get together with my girls once a real. week.” lie, Tiffanie and Chrystina a.m. until 4 p.m. closes. Bar shots and domestic Check it out, but beware of was born. Get healthy with Healthier Liv- hockey-related nightmares. ing Thursdays. Try a healthy food Party hard on Friday nights at beer are $3.50. choice and save money from 10:30 Fantastic Fridays until the pub Make the most of the week! The Chronicle March 10, 2009 23 24 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 25 SPORTSDurham College-UOIT Chronicle Hawks named OCCA winners Head coach Chris Wilkins couldn’t have agreed with her more. Humber “It was a big relief. It was kind of like someone just stuck a pin in me and a whole bunch of hot air just moves on blew out. There’s a lot of relief.” In the first and second sets both teams were eager to take the lead to CCAA but the Hawks dominated, forcing the Lakers to call a timeout within minutes of the last one. Nipissing looked outplayed until the third By Stephanie Pollard set when Humber took a turn for Chronicle Staff the worse. The Hawks came out unsure of Humber College walked away themselves and Nipissing capital- with gold, leaving Nipissing to set- ized on their mistakes, sustaining tle for silver when the Hawks won a strong lead. Humber couldn’t re- the OCAA volleyball champion- cover and the Lakers took the set ships 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 17-25, 25- 25-17. Head Coach Chris Wilkins 19) on Feb. 28 at Durham College. was able to explain why Humber Both teams will move on to the spiraled out of control. Canadian Colleges Athletic As- “I think we were just scared to sociation (CCAA) championship, succeed. In that third game we taking place at Nipissing Univer- were hesitant and we were like sity March 12-14. ‘we’re going to do this’ and we Humber fans flooded the court just couldn’t believe that it was so screaming and waving Hawk para- close, and I think we just kind of phernalia, including one poster tensed up there for a bit,” he said. that read ‘rawk out with your hawk And Humber came back fighting. out.’ One of Humber’s team cap- The Hawks exploded into a tains, Landis Doyle, felt relieved lead in the fourth set, sending balls when the last point was scored. Photo by Stephanie Pollard towards Nipissing with no reac- “You believe that you’re go- tion time. Humber fans who came ing to get that last point but when GOLD!: Humber Hawks players Kris Dowling (left) and Landis Doyle pose with the for the game chanted ‘one more it finally happens it’s sort of like point!’ when the scoreboard read you’re excited and it’s also like a OCAA Champions banner. Humber beat Nipissing University at the OCAA Volleyball 24-17. A final kill was all it took for big weight off your back because Championships on Feb. 28 at Durham College. the Hawks to walk away with gold. you’ve finally done it,” she said. The Algonquin Thunder men win By Michael Terminesi wins Chronicle Staff The Algonquin Thunder men’s vol- leyball team faced The Seneca Sting for the 2009 Belair Direct OCAA volleyball bronze championships and were victorious in claiming the OCAA gold medal. Algonquin was able to sweep Seneca By Stephanie Pollard off the court with a 3-0 win with sets of Chronicle Staff 25-15, 25-20 and 25-16. In the first set, Algonquin started with an early lead that Seneca could not recov- Sheer determination earned the Algon- er from, ending in a 25-12 final. quin Thunder bronze medals at the OCAA The second set was a bit closer for volleyball championships on Feb. 28 at Seneca as Jason Hernandez and Danny Durham College when they defeated the Mudford put forth quite an effort, but Al- Loyalist Lancers 3-2 (27-25, 21-25, 27-25, gonquin still stayed on top to claim the 26-28, 15-12). The atmosphere on both second set 25-20. sides was charged, with intense, long ral- With Algonquin up two sets, Seneca lies, as each team was anxious to stay in the needed up pick up the points. They were lead. Photo by Stephanie Pollard able to catch up from 17-10 to 18-16, but Algonquin won the first set 27-25 al- Algonquin’s thunder rolled in and took though they had some trouble maintain- Seneca out of the game, placing them in ing service and couldn’t put the ball on the WAIT FOR IT.. : Thunder players Heather Bannister and Skye Ander- first and giving them a gold medal. ground fast enough. The Lancers were able son wait for Loyalist’s serve on Feb. 28. The men’s gold medal game ended the to move into position more quickly and had two-day championship, but even though many digs, holding off the kill attempts We’ve been at the championships many better control of the ball, but Algonquin it was hosted by Durham College, the from Thunder playersMelissa Grongier, times in the past years and we’ve always took advantage of Loyalist’s mistakes and Durham Lords were unable to play due to Skye Anderson and Ashlie Cormack. come away empty-handed,” he said. How- kept them from recovering. In the second the loss against Mohawk. The game went down to a crucial mo- ever, despite the win he felt his team could set both teams exchanged the lead and the “Overall, I was extremely proud of our ment and Loyalist came though with a 28- have played a better game and acknowl- game tied 21-21. The Lancers scored the team,” said Gord Williamson, head coach 26 win, extending the game into the final edged Loyalist as good competition. last four points for a 25-21 win. of the Lords. deciding set. The Thunder rocked Loyalist “I don’t think this was particularly a The third set seemed to belong to Loy- “Our improvement over the last year with a huge lead at the beginning of the set, strong game for us, actually. I think we alist until the Thunder came back fighting was outstanding, but having said that, we Loyalist couldn’t keep up and Algonquin made a lot of mistakes. and tied the game 22-22. Both teams again are very disappointed about not playing. won 15-12. I think Loyalist competed really, really struggled for a lead until Algonquin scored In the game against Mohawk, we beat Algonquin head coach Everton Senior well. They had a ‘never-say-die’ attitude two points, ending the game 27-25. ourselves. But we have a team of players was happy with the win and felt it was long and I kept telling the girls that it’s obvious The Lancers came with solid defence that can be stars on any given night and overdue. they’re not going to give this to us and we’ve in the fourth set as Rebecca Ramsay made that was our strength this season and will “It’s a really good feeling to finally win. got to start working for something.” continue to be our strength next year.” 26 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Ridgebacks lose four straight By Paul Bates The Mustangs scored early Chronicle Staff in the second on a power play to make the score 2-0 over the Ridge- The Ridgebacks women’s hock- backs but this did not last long as ey season is over, and the team is Melissa Findley scored the first probably relieved about it, espe- goal of the game for the team. cially since the final four games of Just four minutes later the the season all resulted in losses. Ridgebacks fell to a score of 3-1 The downhill run started Feb. when the team deflected a shot 14, when the Ridgebacks faced off into the goal. against the University of Toronto Chrissy Tereshyn scored one Varsity Blues and lost the game more goal for the Ridgebacks, but 5-1. Mustangs scored two more in the UOIT started the game control- third period to hand the Ridge- ling the play and making it tough backs their third straight loss, this for Toronto to get the puck out of time 5-2. their end. However, UOIT could Feb. 22 was the final game for not keep the pressure up as the the Ridgebacks and probably the Blues finally turned things around, most intense game of the season ending the first period one goal as the team faced off against the ahead of the Ridgebacks, who Windsor Lancers. failed to score. The goalies were the stars of During the second period play the show for this game as Emma went back and forth. The Blues Thompson stopped 40 goals, and scored another goal with two min- Windsor’s Jamie Tessier stopped utes left to go, but the ridgebacks all 20 goals from the Ridgebacks, answered 43 seconds later when keeping the game scoreless Breanne Hadley scored a goal. Un- throughout the entire game. fortunately, it was the only goal for The shootout saw both teams the Ridgebacks. need five rounds to settle the Going into the last period the game. Ridgebacks were down by a single This was not the case for the goal and tried but failed to score Lancers as they scored in the fifth any more. However, the Blues did round to win the game 1-0. not have this problem, as they The Ridgebacks did not qualify scored three more on their way to for the post-season as they finished a final score of 5-1. Photo by Paul Bates the year with a record of 3-23-1. Feb. 15 was no better for the Second-year centre Rikki Pal- Ridgebacks as they played their WEAK FINISH: UOIT forward Emily Bremer (right) slides the puck past Waterloo goal- mateer led the team in scoring for final home game of the season ie Erica Bridgewater. Waterloo won 5-1. the second straight year as she had against the Waterloo Warriors. 15, bringing her two-year total to Waterloo scored three goals 29. on just 10 shots, which forced Vanessa Johnstone led the head coach Gary Pitcher to pull was a goal from Vanessa Johnstone week off to try to regroup before other teams they played in the last rookies in scoring with 13 points. goalie Carleigh Taggart early in the on a power play. their final road trip of the season. four games of the season. The first This was not be the only good game. The second period burst was no Feb. 21 saw the team travel to period saw the play go back and things for the Ridgebacks season The second period saw a com- help for the Ridgebacks, as Water- the University of Western Ontario forth, resulting in several penal- as Emma Thompson took the pletely different team as the Ridge- loo scored two more goals in the to face off against the Mustangs. ties but the Mustangs took the starting goalie position early in the backs outshot the Warriors 12-6 third period to win 5-1. The Mustangs were no nicer lead when a rebound off Emma season while recording a .909 save The reward for all their hard work The Ridgebacks had taken the to the Ridgebacks than any of the Thompson was tapped in. percentage on the year. Lords give Fleming a thrashing

By Ryan Joseph nent this season. made the Knights work for 40 min- Chronicle Staff On defence the Lords attacked utes,” he said. “Hopped up off the bed, turned the Knights trio of Neil O’Sullivan, The Lords forced the Knights to my swag on, took a look in the Jovain Wilson and Tony Duran shoot seven for 36 from the three- mirror said, what’s up, yeah I am who torched them for 66 of 84 point arch. They also made things getting money, ohh,” sings Soulja points in their first meeting on Oct. difficult for the Knights from the Boy. 29. The trio combined to shoot six field, holding them to 27 per cent Instead of hopping of the bed for 20 from the field for the first shooting. and getting money like Soulja half. With the blowout, Rowley had Boy, the Durham Lords men’s The Lords also broke down the opportunity to use his whole basketball team hopped onto the their opponents’ supporting cast, bench. He wasn’t disappointed by Campus Athletic Centre court and forcing them to shoot 14 per cent their contributions as ten players turned their defensive swag on. from three-point range, and 20 per scored at least one point. As a result the Lords blew out the cent from the field. After the game, Rowley re- Fleming Knights 92-59, on Feb. 13. “We forced them shoot the ball minded his team to not take any- The 59 points is the second least from three feet behind the three- one lightly and focus on one game allowed this season. point line,” said head coach Des- at a time. In the first half with the home mond Rowley. Pelley added his teammates crowd behind them, the Lords At half-time, Rowley advised need to also take every practice as came out with something to prove, his team to keep their focus, and if their last and stay focused. going on a 25-8 run in the first eight not let up. Eric Smith led the Lords scor- minutes. In the second half, the Lords ing attack with 17 points and 10 re- At that point a frustrated jumped out to a 15-3 run to extend bounds. Anthony Batchelor, who Knights squad called timeout. their lead to 35 points at 60-25. was playing his final home game, “The crowd gave us that extra After that the Lords put the game gave his fans a treat, scoring 14 boost,” said Lords starting guard in cruise control and won by 33 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Tyler Pelley. points. The crowd went wild when Evan Browne and Vick Warya After the Knights timeout, the the clock struck triple zeros. also played their final home games Photo by Ryan Joseph Lords continued their strong play “This was our best defensive with the Lords. They combined to and cruised to the locker room game of the season,” Rowley said. score 14 points. They were hon- GETTING IT DONE: Nicholas Brown gets ready to shoot with a 45-22 lead. Pelley said, he and his team- oured, along with Batchelor, at the a free throw against the Fleming Knights. The 22 first-half points is the mates finally listened to the coach, end of the game. Tony Duran led lowest allowed by a Lords oppo- and believed in themselves. “We the Knights with 18 points. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 27 SPORTS NEWS Durham Lords defeat Loyalist

ing to the playoffs. They won by 33 points. Lords Durham finished the regular season with a 16-4 record. This year marked the Lords’ highest give the winning percentage since the 1997-’98 season. Anthony Batchelor played his Lancers final regular season game with the green and gold, ending a spectac- ular five-year career. He finished a 97-59 his career leading the OCAA in almost every offensive category, scoring 1,833 points, and marches into the sunset as the all-time lead- beat-down ing scorer. By Ryan Joseph The only things missing from Chronicle Staff Batchelor’s trophy case are an The Durham Lords men’s bas- OCAA provincal championship ketball team carried their momen- and a national championship, tum from the Fleming game and something the Lords hope to bring defeated the Loyalist Lancers 97- back to Durham for the first time 59 on Feb. 17. This is the second since the1996-’97 season. He fin- game a Lords opponent has been ished the game with 11 points. held to 59 points. Evan Browne also played his fi- In the first eight minutes the nal game regular season as a Lord. Lancers matched the Lords shot He led the team in scoring with 25 for shot, and as a result they trailed points on the night, which includ- 14-10. Lords called time out. ed going four for five from three- After the time out the Lords point range. got their defensive swag on like He finished his career eighth the Fleming game and went on a all-time in Lords scoring with 630 20-4 run to take a 12-point lead at points. Browne also finished sec- 30-18. ond all-time with 87 three-point However, Durham didn’t stop field goals. Eric Smith capped off his out- there as they turned the game Photo by Ryan Joseph into a track meet. They got into the standing freshman season, going passing lanes and forced many 12 for 12 from the field, scoring 24 points. He also grabbed seven re- GOING HARD TO THE PAINT: Lords guard Courtney Small gets maulled by his Lancer turnovers. Then they ran the Lanc- opponents on Feb. 17. Lords won the game 97-59. ers out of their dome as they went bounds. Smith led all OCAA fresh- on a 21-7 run to take a 51-25 lead man in scoring with 18.3 points at half-time. per game, 197 rebounds and 348 The second half was much of total points. the same, as the Lords showed Jeffrey Kwakye led the Lancers the Lancers why they are march- scoring attack with 19 points 28 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Being bold, going for the gold

By Stephanie Pollard Chronicle Staff

Nipissing University and Hum- ber College went for gold while Al- gonquin battled for bronze against Loyalist in the semi-finals of the OCAA volleyball championships. The finals took place on Feb. 28. In the first game the Hawks soared to victory in a 3-0 sweep over Loyalist. Humber was in complete control of the first set and while they had some trouble keeping service, Loyalist was out- played and the Hawks had enough kills, aces and blocks to win the set 25-8. Loyalist came back in the sec- ond set and threatened Humber’s lead but the Lancers fell just short, losing 25-22. Humber’s domina- Photo by Stephanie Pollard tion came back in full force in the third set and they crushed the SMILE, WE’RE GOING FOR GOLD: Humber Hawk Michelle Overzet poses with retired Lords coach Stan Marchut Lancers 25-14. Head coach Chris when Humber beat Loyalist at the semi-finals on Feb. 27. Wilkins said experience is what made Humber the better team. “Some of their (Loyalist) youth showed today,” he said. “This is a new experience for them and some of our veteranship showed. We’ve been here a number of times and we really draw on that.” It was then time for the Thunder to face Nipissing. Algonquin had a rough start in the first set with bungled rallies and trouble with keeping service, giving the Lakers plenty of op- portunity to sustain the lead, end- ing the set 25-14. The second and third set were the same as the first, with Algonquin unable to keep up with Nipissing’s skills, ending the 3-0 sweep 25-17 in both matches. Nipissing head coach Marc LaRo- chelle said the Lakers came into the game with no intention of go- ing easy on the Thunder. “We knew that Algonquin was coming on strong,” he said. “They played a good quarter-final match against St. Clair and for us it was to set up a good block and to try to recycle some balls but it’s also to put some pressure on their pass- ers and I think we were able to do that.” Algonquin represents Ontario By Patrick O’Connor Chronicle Staff

The Algonquin Thunder men’s volleyball team will represent Ontario at the CCAA National Championship in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Thunder defeated Mohawk in the semi-finals by a score of 3-0 and defeated Seneca in the finals by a score of 3-0. The team was led by champi- onship MVP Ryan Debruyn and Costa Solankis, as well as Charlie Hamilton and Jonathan Sloane. The stage is now set for the Thunder to take on Keyano Col- lege at the CCAA Championship. It will bring the season to an end, with the exception of the All-Star game being hosted at Fleming College on Saturday, March 21. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 29 SPORTS NEWS Bad result for the men’s soccer team By Andrew Huska Chronicle Staff

Two tournaments in as many weeks didn’t spell success for the Lords men’s indoor soccer team. Durham dropped all three games in the Sheridan College In- vitational on Valentines’ Day, and Photo by Andrew Huska lost two and tied one in the Uni- versity of Guelph tournament on COACH IN ACTION: Lords’ assistant coach Mario Bombino suits up for the soccer practice on March 4 at Durham Feb. 28. College. The Lords were winless in their tournament at Sheridan College on Feb. 14 & Feb. 15. But even worse for the Lords, they scored no goals in the three games they played during the Sheridan tournament. But as head coach Stan Bombi- no said, it wasn’t for lack of trying. “The one [tournament] in Sheri- dan, we actually played pretty good,” Bombino said. “The last game we fell apart simply because the guys knew they couldn’t go through, but the first game was a very close game. It was one-nil as I recall and we were in it. The second game was again a very evenly matched game and the game’s only 25 minutes and one goal makes a big difference.” While the team may have played well together, certain play- ers brought a bit of extra consis- tency to the pitch. “Our regular guy who’s a stand- out is Jason Walker, he’s always been a great leader for us,” said Bombino. “He leads by example, and our goalkeeper Andrew [Macleod], he’s just fantastic. The game in- doors is such a fast-paced game that I wouldn’t be standing be- tween the pipes, but he keeps us in every single game. I would say those two guys are our most con- sistent.” The Guelph tournament brought a little bit more success for the team even though they were grouped with some tough competition such as the Univer- sity of Guelph and George Brown College. “We came third in our group,” said Durham’s assistant coach Mike Hadden. “The boys did well. It was a tough group.” Hadden said teams like Guelph and George Brown are very good schools from a soccer standpoint. He pointed out guys like first- year player Juliano Michaelides, Blair Darlington, Ben Vander Eyken and Jason Walker as stand- outs in the Lords’ games. But the problem of goal scor- ing remains, as Bombino said the team hasn’t had a legitimate goal scorer in some time, even going back to the outdoor season. “We need to put the ball in the back of the net,” Bombino said. “Three games, no goals, this is no good.” Durham will compete in the OCAA regional championships today (Tuesday) in Oakville. 30 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Lords see-saw battle with Loyalist Lancers

other shot for shot, and foul for bounds. Emery and Tomek had By Ryan Joseph foul. solid games for the short-handed Chronicle Staff The Lords tied the game at 42 Lords, combining to score 23 with 8:20 left in the game. A min- points. The Lady Lords made the play- ute later they re-took lead for the Leistra played her final game off-bound Loyalist Lancers sweat first time since early in the first half with Lords, as she is graduating for 40 minutes, but were unable at 44-42. this year. She finished sixth on the to leave Belleville with a win. They However, the Lancers didn’t Lords in all-time scoring with 430 were defeated 60-57, on Feb. 17. back down as they regained the points. The late Bonnie Slaughter The ladies started off the game lead at 47-46 with 5:21 left. At that holds the record for Lady Lords’ strong, showing the Lancers that point the Lady Lords called time points with 887. they weren’t going to get an easy out. Afterwards, the Lords stepped “She will be missed because of game. As a result they jumped out up their defensive pressure, forc- her commitment,” said Baulk. He to a 13-8 lead mid-way through ing the Lancers into a shot clock also said she never gave up. the first half. A frustrated Lancers violation. Team Captain Ashley Visser, team called time out. With the Lords leading 51-49, who didn’t play in the game, will After the timeout the Lancers Diane Bouder from the Lancers be graduating this year. She played outscored the Lady Lords 15-7 in connected on a three-point bas- her last game against the Fleming the next five minutes to take a 23- ket, giving her team a 52-51 lead. Knights on Feb. 13. Visser is a great 20 lead. However, the Lords knotted the leader, Baulk said. Things went south for the ladies game at 52 after free throws with Visser played soccer as well when guard Erin Emery picked up 1:25 left. and she was the team captain. her third foul late in the half, send- On the next possession the Sara Maybee and Britteny Den- ing her to the bench. Lancers drove down the floor and neny carried the Lancers scoring The rest of the half was a see- scored to take a 54-52 lead. Then attack, combining to score 41 of saw battle, but the Lancers man- the Lords were forced to foul the the Lancers’ 60 points. aged to take a slim five-point lead Lancers twice to stop the clock. Going into the off season, Baulk at 26-21 at half-time. The Lancers hit all of their free and his assistant Shawn McPhee The start of the second half did Photo by Ryan Joseph throws to take a 58-54 lead. will be working hard to recruit go well for the Lords as Emery Off the inbound the Lords talent for next year and years to picked up her fourth foul in the got the ball to Laura Tomek for MOVE!: Lords guard Jessica Newton tries to spin away come. first five minutes. However, she a three-point shot, but it was no from her Loyalist Lancer defender. “We can’t recruit year to year stayed in the game because the good. Again they were forced to because the program will never team had only seven players. her fifth foul to stop the clock. The “The Lancers made the shots foul to stop the clock, but this Loy- grow,” said Baulk. Things weren’t all bad for the Lancers made the free throws to when it mattered,” said head coach alist missed the free throws. The core of the Lady Lords Lords because they trailed by only take a 60-57 lead with 12 seconds Tim Baulk. After a time-out the Lords got team is young and they are eligible at 28-21. The seven-point margin left. ”They showed why they are a the ball to Jessica Newton and she to return. Baulk will give the ladies was the largest by either team. On their final possession the playoff team.” nailed a three- point shot to cut an off-season program to work on. Mid-way through the half, the Lady Lords got the ball to Em- Jill Leistra and Newton led the the deficit to 58-57. However, on “If they don’t do their off-season game went back to a see-saw bat- ery for the game-tying shot, but it Lords in scoring with 14 points the next play Newton picked up work, they will not make the team tle with the teams matching each rimmed out. each. Leistra also grabbed 11 re- next year,” he said. OCAA recognizes athletes at banquet UOIT Babcock was also pleased to see Durham Col- Winners of first team all-stars women’s East By Stephanie Pollard lege as the focal point where teams East and Region: Ashley Cormack (Algonquin), Jennifer Chronicle Staff West could come together and compete. Dur- Lenis (Trent), Meagan McLellan (Georgian), ham College President Don Lovisa congratu- Heather Bannister (Algonquin) and Clare honours The Durham Lords men’s and women’s lated both men’s and women’s teams. Weisser (Seneca). volleyball team had reason to celebrate at the “Your hard work, commitment to excellence First team all-stars women’s West Region: 2009 Belair Direct OCAA volleyball champi- and teamwork has brought you here today, rep- Rachel Dubbledam (Humber), Leah Waxman onship banquet held at the Best Western in resenting the best collegiate volleyball teams in (Mohawk), Stefanie Hancock (Nipissing), Lan- athletic Oshawa on Feb. 26. The banquet jump-started Ontario,” he said. dis Doyle (Humber), Laura Hudson (Nipiss- the OCAA volleyball championships on Feb. 27 Algonquin, Loyalist, Nipissing and Humber ing), Alex Steplock (Humber) and Elizabeth and 28. The banquet also recognized accom- were the final four to make it to the semi-finals Johnston (Mohawk). success plishments of individual players in the East and in the women’s division, while Fanshawe, Sene- Winners for second team all-stars women’s West regions. ca, Algonquin and Mohawk made East Region: Skye Anderson (Algonquin), In the East, Mandi Doris, Kris- Your hard it for the men’s. The semi-finals Mandi Buma (Loyalist), Elise Vincent (La Cite), ten Conner and Jamie Mayer ‘work, commit- took place on Feb. 27 and the fi- Melissa Groniger (Algonquin), Amy Hoskin By Lauren Thomas were named OCAA first team nals on Feb. 28, in the varsity gym (Loyalist) and Kayla Cargill (Cambrian). Chronicle Staff all-stars while Melissa Reinhardt, ment to excel- at Durham College. Winners for second team all-star women’s Jeff Torraville, Matt Mahorn and lence and team- Although Nipissing ousted the West Region: Rachel Vanhartingsveldt (Mo- Jeff Silver were honoured as sec- The third annual UOIT work has brought lady Lords in the quarterfinals, hawk), Kerissa Van Amersfoort (Niagara), ond team all-stars for the East Durham left the season with a Jamie Voyvodic (St. Clair), Chantel Schutten Ridgebacks Athletic Banquet region. you here huge accomplishment. Doris be- (Redeemer), Lindsay Knezevich (Sault), Chris- is set to take place March 13 For the West, Landis Doyle came the OCAA all-time career tina Crozier (Nipissing) and Ashley Hummel at the Trillium Trails Banquet of Humber won OCAA wom- Ken Babcock ’ Hall. block leader with 156, smashing (Nipissing). en’s player of the year and was the previous record of 147 held by Winners for men’s first team-all stars East The banquet marks the named one of the top players Tracey Smith of Niagara. Region: Charlie Hamilton (Algonquin), Jamie third season the Ridgebacks in the country. Doyle finished second, averag- All three lady Lords were disappointed they Mayer (Durham), J.R. Sapienza (Seneca), Jon- have spent in the Ontario ing 4.22 points per game (PPG) and she was didn’t advance but were happy with their over- athan Sloane (Algonquin), Mike Hammond University Athletics program recognized as the Canadian Colleges Athletic all performance during the season. (Georgian), Costa Solanakis (Algonquin) and and their first with the Cana- Association (CCAA) athlete of the month. She “I think that we could’ve done better, but at Joshua Neadow (Trent). dian Interuniversity Sport. also co-holds the record for OCAA serving aces the same time, season’s a season and we did Winners for men’s first team all-stars West The evening will kick off of 13. Stefanie Hancock of Nipissing University what we could do,” Conner said. Doris agreed Region: Paul Kembo (Humber), Steve Pawel- with cocktails at 6 p.m., fol- was also named a CCAA All-Canadian. On the and was impressed how far Durham had come czyk (Mohawk), Ryan Talsma (Redeemer), lowed by the ceremonial men’s side, fourth-year right side hitter Steve in the season. Brad Douwes (Redeemer), Corey Cole (St. part of the Ridgebacks night. Pawelczyk of Mohawk was named men’s OCAA “We pulled through farther than I thought Clair), Patrick Fishman (Fanshawe) and Jor- Awards will be handed out to player of the year and an CCAA All-Canadian. we would actually,” she said. It will be the last dan McTavish (Fanshawe) won the men’s first athletes who excelled in their He led the league in scoring and holds second season for Doris, Conner and Reinhardt, as team all-stars. sport and a year-end video place all-time in career aces. Ryan Talsma of they are graduating this year. Winners of the men’s second team all-stars will also be shown. Redeemer was named CCAA All-Canadian as Other winners were: OCAA women’s rookie East Region: Ben Cambridge (Cambrian), Yan- UOIT athletes are asked to well. of the year and women’s east rookie of the year: nick Mulder (La Cite), Brian Archibald (Sen- RSVP to Scott Dennis, scott. Athletic director and tournament chair Ken Elise Vincent (La Cite); OCAA Men’s Rookie of eca) and Peter Christian (Seneca). [email protected]. Babcock was MC for the night and expressed the Year award: Andre Leblanc; Women’s West Winners of the men’s second team all-stars The Trillium Trails Ban- how excited he was to see healthy, fierce vol- Coach of the Year: Chris Wilkins (Humber); for West Region: Matthew Westman (Fan- quet Hall is located in Osha- leyball competition. Women’s East Coach of the Year: Tony Clarke shawe), Andre Leblanc (Nipissing), Steve Regi- wa north of the Raglan Road “We’re glad you’re here, glad you qualified (Loyalist); Men’s East Coach of the Year award: er (Niagara), Brendan Wong (Humber), Adam and Simcoe Street intersec- and certainly we’re looking forward to some Max Larrivee (Algonquin); and Men’s West Leblanc (Nipissing), Zac Schulz (Mohawk) and tion. great volleyball over the next few days,” he said. Coach of the Year: Josh Westgate (Fanshawe). Sean Lowe (Mohawk). The Chronicle March 10, 2009 31 32 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Women’s basketball finish season on a high note

By Didier Kalonji Chronicle Staff

The Lords women’s basketball put on a great performance in their last home game of the sea- son. They spanked the Fleming Knights 70-31 on Feb. 13. The Lords’ run for the playoff was over a few days before the fi- nal game. But it did not discourage them from playing their best. They defeated the Knights earlier this season 68-34. So they were confi- dent going into the game. They were aggressive in the first half, and attacked the basket, which created a big lead for them. The Lords looked unstoppable, hitting shots from every angle of the court, and finished the first half with 34-16 lead. Regardless of their early lead the Lords did not put their guard down. They came out aggressive and kept attacking the basket, which forced the Knights to foul Photo by Didier Kalonji them. The Lords outscored the knights 18-3 at the free throw line. This win was a team effort from LORDS WIN: Durham Lords Kenesha Stinchcombe- Photo by Lauren Thomas the Lords, three players finished Brown attempts to drive past a Fleming defender in the with double digits points. Lords Lords final home game of the season on Feb. 13. UOIT FALLS TO GUELPH: Ridgebacks assistant guard Jessica Newton put on a captain Nathan Spaling and Kyle Wetering battle great performance for the home with 11 points, and 11 rebounds. “It’s nice to win the last game,” fiercely for the puck against a Gryphons player. crowd, as she finished with a Jill leistra added 10 points to help said coach Tim Baulk. “We worked game-high 30 points. Ashley Vis- the Lords breeze past the Knights. very hard.” ser recorded a double-double Ridgebacks Hockey heroes put on hockey split quite the show in Oshawa

By Thomas Cranston ing both intermissions. nounced each participant with final weekend Chronicle Staff The game was fun for the whole their outstanding credentials and family and more interesting com- number of goals they scored in the ponents were added as the game NHL. By Lauren Thomas Facing 40 shots on goal dur- It looks like the Durham Re- gional Police Association may went on. The hockey challenge Leeman scored earlier in the Chronicle Staff ing the game, Ridgeback goal- had more excitement than that game, carrying the puck on his tender Jeff Dawson let a puck have finally met their match, as they were unable to contain a boring event the NHL calls its all- stick like a lacrosse player from It was a busy final weekend sneak past him 2:32 into over- star game. one end of the ice to the other. for the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s time. team made up of former profes- sional hockey players. Hoggarth went and sat in the “Wow, look at this stick handling,” hockey team who lost 5-4 to the At the Feb. 13 game fans took penalty box and called an unsus- Hoggarth commented as Leeman Guelph Gryphons and beat the part in the second annual Dur- The Legendary Hockey Heroes, employing several members of the pecting Bob Probert to pay drop skated up ice and threw the puck Brock Badgers 5-2. ham Dodge Chrysler Jeep Bur- him a visit. Probert, one of the most in the net. Home advantage just wasn’t sary Contest, where John Carlo Hockey Hall of Fame, walked away with a 17-10 victory on Feb. 17 at penalized players in NHL history Leeman scored another daz- enough for the Ridgebacks on took home the $1,000 student with a career 3,300 penalty min- zling goal, this time in the shoot- Feb. 13 as more than 500 fans bursary. the General Motors Centre in Os- hawa. utes, was in his “home away from out, when he flipped the puck up gathered at the Campus Ice After playing two seasons home”, according to Hoggarth. onto his stick and kicked the stick, Centre for the overtime-game as Ridgeback assistant captain, The Oldtimers’ Hockey Chal- lenge is an annual event that rais- A minor hockey tyke team took which launched the puck into the excitement against the Gry- Brent Varty was honoured at over for the DRPS halfway through top corner. Nichols and Hawer- phons. the start of the Feb. 13 game to es money for the Ontario Special Olympics and other charities as the second period, with the game chuk both missed going five-hole, It was, however, a monumen- commemorate his time as a key tied 7-7. Hoggarth announced the leaving TSN’s Rod Black as the fi- tal night for Ridgeback captain component of the program. the hockey heroes travel across Canada putting on a show and likes of Tavares, Crosby and Ovech- nal shooter. Derrick Bagshaw, who scored Heading to St. Catharines on kin were skating up ice whenever Asked when he last scored a the men’s first ever hat trick. Feb. 14 the men had a date with competing against community teams, allowing fans to watch a the tykes had control of the puck. goal, Black replied, “The last time Bagshaw opened the scoring Cupid and a 5-2 victory. Hannah, a tyke player, was granted the Maple Leafs won the Stanley with assists from Mike Noyes Trailing 2-0 going into the spectacular show while contribut- ing to a good cause. a penalty shot after one of the leg- Cup.” and Dustin Turner. second period, Ridgeback point ends closed his hand on the puck Hoggarth told Black to skate in Ridgeback Josh Vatri scored leader Vatri scored on the pow- Former NHL referee Ron Hog- garth and CTV and TSN sports- in the crease. fast, go low and shoot five-hole. in the second period, netting the er play with an assist from TJ Hoggarth asked Hannah where Black, thinking creatively, turned only goal of the night not scored Legge. caster Rod Black shared hosting duties while also being integral she was from. She said, “Canada”. around, circled around his own by Bagshaw. Assists came from The Ridgebacks then had an A surprise shootout shocked net to pick up speed as AC DC’s Kyle Wetering and Nathan Spal- explosive third period, scoring parts in the game’s outcome. The 151 Lloyd Chadburn Squad fans midway through the third Thunderstruck blasted through- ing. four unanswered goals, scored period with former NHL forwards out the arena. He took off over the With 59 seconds left in the by Vatri, Tony Rizzi, Whelan and of the Royal Air Cadets of Oshawa played the national anthem. The Gary Leeman, Bernie Nicholls, blueline and as he wound up for third period Bagshaw pulled Wetering with assists from Bag- Dale Hawerchuk and then sports- a shot, he dove headfirst through through with an amazing goal, shaw, Legge, Varty and Vatri. Black Ice Synchronized Skating Club amazed fans during the first caster Rod Black racing off the goaltender Billy Smith’s legs and assisted by Wetering, to take the The Ridgebacks ended their bench towards the police goal. into the net. game into overtime. season with a 7-16-5 record. intermission while the Durham Regional Police Pipes and Drums Each player added some flavour Goal, as the crowd erupted in band entertained the crowd dur- to their attempt. Hoggarth an- laughter. The Chronicle March 10, 2009 33 SPORTS NEWS Ridgebacks score a new head coach By Paul Bates years later the team is in a great position to Chronicle Staff move toward contender status when our student athletes move into their third and fourth years of our program.” UOIT Ridgebacks will be going through Nystrom’s background in hockey in- a major change in the next year of the OUA cludes three gold medals at the world hockey season. championships (1992, 1994 and 1997), two Ken Babcock, athletic director for Dur- trips to the finals of the 3 Nations Cup and a ham College and UOIT, announced that the Pacific Rim championship in 1995. new head coach for the Ridgebacks is for- Nystrom was also a part of the 1998 mer assistant coach Karen Nystrom. women’s hockey team that won the silver “This move is part of the overall plan es- medal in Nagano Japan, after which she re- tablished from day one that would see Kar- tired from professional hockey and moved en transition from her initial assistant role to to coaching. head coach after year two,” Babcock said. Nystrom also spent six years in the Na- Nystrom is not new to the game of hockey tional Women’s Hockey League, where she or even to the Ridgebacks women’s hockey was not only league scoring champion, but team, as she has been one of the assistant was also on the all-star team for all of those coaches for the last two years and steps up years. to the head coach role, taking over from Her coaching career has seen her behind Gary Pitcher. the bench as assistant coach for the gold “With the pillars put in place over the last medal U-18 team Ontario and Toronto Ju- two years, coach Pitcher has left the pro- nior Aeros. gram in a great situation to move forward,” This will be Nystrom’s first time as the Babcock said. “Gary simply did an outstand- Photo by Paul Bates head coach but Babcock sees the team go- ing job putting together a competitive roster A NEW COACH: UOIT Ridgebacks new head coach Karen Nystrom at ing far under her leadership. of 22 eligible players from scratch… Two the press conference held at the campus ice centre Great CanadianWrestling comes to Oshawa -RJ City & The Masked Serpents vs. GCW FLATLINERS By Paul Bates -Honky Tonk Man, Tyler Tirva and Josh Alexander vs. The House Of Virtue (Sebastian Chronicle Staff Suave, Sterling Silver and Andrew Davis) -Danyah and Anna Minoushka vs. Lufisto and PJ Tyler Wrestling fans in Oshawa were treated to another great evening of entertainment on -Hayden Avery and Shawn Spears vs. The House Of Virtue(Psycho Mike Rollins and Feb. 20, this time at the hands of GCW. Steve Brown) The stars of the circuit joined together with a couple of major star of the business, the -Cody Deaner and Crazzy Steve vs. Otis Idol and Anthony Darko Honky Tonk Man, a veteran with more than 30 years in the business, and Shawn Spears, One of the results that ignited fans was the second of two main events, which ended in a relative newcomer to the business, who was making his first return trip to Ontario after a no-contest after the referee was tossed out of the ring and knocked out. being cut recently from World Wrestling Entertainment. Deaner and Steve had both Darko and Idol pinned, but the match was declared a no- The sell-out crowd was treated to such matches as: contest when the referee regained consciousness. The fans were made even happier when the Honky Tonk Man took time to take pic- -Rico Montana vs. Sexxxy Eddy tures with his fans and sign autographs. 34 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Durham Lords lose in playoffs

By Ryan Joseph Chronicle Staff

The Durham Lords men’s bas- ketball team went undefeated on home-court during the regular season. But their first loss came in the playoffs against the Algoma Thunderbirds 91-87 in overtime, ending their season on Feb. 21. The Thunderbirds took a 77-74 lead with less than a minute left in regulation. On the next posses- sion, Lords three-point special- ist Evan Browne connected from downtown to tie the game with 42.6 seconds left. Anthony Batchelor hit two free throws to give the Lords a two- point lead at 79-77, but O’Brian Wallace of the Thunderbirds tied the game at 79. Both teams scored on their next offensive possession to tie the game at 81 with less than 10 sec- onds left. The Lords had the final posses- sion of regulation time. Durham got the ball to Browne, who drib- bled away from the Algoma de- fence and fired a jump-shot from the free throw line. The ball rolled around the rim, hit the top of the Photo by Ryan Joseph backboard, hit the rim again and fell out. THE SEASON IS OVER: Lord’s guard Dave Parks is looking to keep his Algoma Thunderbird opponent in “It was frustrating because it front of him on Feb. 21. was a good look,” Browne said.”It was off by an inch.” The crowd was ready to run “Words can’t describe how frus- However, the game took a dra- A frustrated Lords squad called fore fouling out in overtime. onto the court, but they had to re- trating the loss is,” said Batchelor. matic turn in the Thunderbirds timeout. Batchelor said he is proud of his turn to their seats for overtime. Head coach Desmond Rowley favour. They went on a 16-2 run to “I was trying to get them re-fo- teammates’ hard work throughout Overtime began with Lords said the Thunderbirds out-played end the half, cutting the Lords lead cused on our goal,” said Rowley. the season. “No one wanted a first guard Tyler Pelley giving his team his team and they hit shots, when to seven points at 43-36. For the rest of the half it was a round exit,” he said. a two-point lead. Vyron Phillips the Lords didn’t. “We gave them some life and see-saw battle with each team bat- Browne also praised the team tied the game for Algoma. The Lords also struggled from they answered,” said head coach tling for loose balls, taking charg- for never giving up all season. Smith and Batchelor scored the the free throw line, going nine of Desmond Rowley. Lords guard ing fouls and hitting shots. Vetrie lead Algoma in scoring Lords next four points, giving them 20. Anthony Batchelor said the team Smith led the Lords in scor- with 21 points. He did most of his an 85-81 lead with 3:31 left. Time “We lost by four and missed 11 lost their intensity and the Thun- ing with a game-high 25 points, damage at the free throw line, go- out Thunderbirds. free throws,” said Browne.” If we derbirds gained theirs. and also grabbed eight rebounds. ing 11 for 12. Wallace gave the After the timeout the Thunder- make them we win the game.” “We got too comfortable with Batchelor had a solid game with Lords defence problems from the birds went on a 10-2 run to slam In the first half it looked like the the lead and they hit a few shots,” 18 points, which included three for three-point arch, going five for the door on the Lords’ season. Lords were going to blow out their said guard Evan Browne. four from the free throw line. eight. The run was capped off by guard opponent, using a 26-7 run to grab In the second half the Thunder- Nicholas Brown was a force on Rowley said he is going take a Ryan Vetrie hitting free throws to a 21-point lead 41-20 with 3:40 left birds opened on an 8-0 run, to take the offensive rebounds, grabbing break from basketball before plan- give Algoma the four-point win. in the half. their first lead of the game at 44-43. six. He finished with 12 points be- ning for next year. Sportsmanship versus steroids However, baseball didn’t toughen up roid use, including Canseco, McGuire and talent. Have you ever watched your favourite their penatilies for taking drugs until 2005, Rafeal Palmerio. These players are role models for young hitter in baseball hit a home-run and won- which I think was far too long. They knew Canseco admitted his steroid use, but children, and they are teaching them the dered how they did it? steroids and hormones were a big problem. he also gave away names of players that he only way to make it in baseball is to use ste- Did the league commissioner ensure Commissioner Bud Selig waited until the claimed, he injected with steroids. McGuire roids. that players weren’t using steroids or Hu- problem got out of hand and Palmerio denied In other sports such as track and field, man Growth Hormones to gain an advan- and U.S. Congress had to their steroid use. Things and the National Football League (NFL) tage over their opponents? Players are now step in to deal with it. changed when Palmerio there are strict penalties for steroid use. In bigger and stronger, and as a result they are On Feb.10, New York Ryan was caught taking steroids track and field players who use steroid or hitting more homeruns. Yankees third baseman during the 2005 season, hormones are stripped of their medals. Just Welcome to Major League Baseball. Alex Rodriguez admit- Joseph and therefore baseball is ask sprinters Ben Johnson and Marion Jones Those of you who follow the MLB season ted to using steroids investigating whether to what happens when you cheat. from April to October will know many star from 2001-2003, when strip him of his 3000 ca- In the NFL players who take steroids are players are suspected of taking steroids or he played for the Texas reer hits. suspended for four games for the first of- growth hormones during their playing days, Rangers. After the congressional hearing, Senator fense, eight game for the second offense and such as Barry Bonds who is the all time During the Ranger years he jumped from George Mitchell decided to do a little invest- third offense gone for the season and must home-run leader. 41 homeruns in his last season with the Se- gating on his own. apply for reinstatement. Steroids first became a hot topic in 1988, attle Mariners to 52 in 2001, 57 in 2002 and In December 2007, the Mitchell Report This just goes to show you that other when a Washington Post writer claimed 47 in 2003. He claimed he only used steroids was released listing 103 players that took sports didn’t wait 17 years to crack down on that Jose Canseco was great because he during those years, but how do we know he steroids. However these players couldn’t be their drug problem. used steroids. didn’t use in 2004 to ease the pressure of punished because they all used before base- In my opinion players who get caught for At the time there was no testing or penal- playing for the Yankees. ball tightened their rules. taking steroids in baseball need to be sus- ties for taking steroids. Canseco denied it at Rodriguez is not the only player using Selig had an opportunity to catch players pended for the season. The commissioner first, but admitted it in his book called Juiced steroids, Ken Caminiti admitted to steroids using steroids and give them a severe pun- should also be someone who knows how to published in 2005. during the 1996 season, the year he won Na- ishment. But he waited too long and as a re- deal with a problem and not let it snow ball, The book named many players suspect- tional League MVP. He also admitted using sult he is dealing with the fallout. Bud Selig that’s you man. ed of taking steroids or hormones, such as throughout his career. This goes to show that steroids has a ma- It’s time for baseball players to stop cheat- Mark McGuire, Rafael Palmerio, Jason Gi- During the U.S. Congressional hearing jor impact on baseball. For baseball fans it’s ing, so fans like myself don’t worry if some- ambi, Juan Gonzales, Albert Belle, and Alex in 2005, former and current major league frustrating to know players had to resort to one is using steroids to gain an advantage. Rodriguez. players were subpoenaed to talk about ste- cheating instead of using their God given The Chronicle March 10, 2009 35 36 The Chronicle March 10, 2009