January , 2006 VOLUME XXXIII, Issue 9 GONE BANANAS: DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS: Smoothie taste teasers IllScarlett plays Oshawa See PAGE 6 See PAGE 15 UA building cracks up SA jobs By Chad Ingram similar piece of glass on campus up for Chronicle Staff met safety standards. Another investigation is current- or the second time in a year, ly underway. the east wing of the UA build- “It’s like a crime scene,” Aprile grabs Fing was closed to students and said. “You do a gathering of facts to staff last Monday and Tuesday, the tell a story. Th en a recommenda- result of a broken glass panel in the tion will be made.” By Jocelyn Nespiak atrium. He said it is diffi cult to determine and Pavan Sandhu “From what we know, a panel how long the investigation will take Chronicle Staff that is part of the railing on the as it involves lab work, and that it is t’s that time of year again. fourth fl oor of the science build- premature to determine if the two Th e Student Association ing, overlooking the east atrium, incidents are connected. Ielections are here. Now is shattered,” said Ralph Aprile, vice- Students seemed shaken by the the time to exercise the right to president of facilities for DC/UOIT. reoccurrence. vote, the right to speak and the “Some pieces fell to the ground, but “It’s kind of shocking. Th ere’s right to act. the majority remained intact.” nothing you can really do to protect Th e benefi ts of being a part No one was injured in the inci- yourself,” said Dave Brown, a fourth- of the SA are endless, from dent, which Aprile said occurred year biology student at UOIT. “Th ey learning life skills to network- about 9:30 p.m. the preceding Sun- should be thinking about safety be- ing with community partners. day. fore appearance.” “It improves your resume,” Th e panels are made of tempered Aneesa Shaik is in her fi rst year said Will Ellis, Student Centre glass, designed to shatter into small of commerce. manager, alumnus of Durham pieces when broken. “It happened last year and it hap- College and former SA presi- Th e situation is reminiscent of pened this year,” she said. “What if it dent. last February, when a panel on the happens again? Th ey should secure Th e SA strives to build same fl oor of the same atrium also it more.” awareness and diversity in shattered. One student suff ered mi- Aprile assured that the safety of the campus community, said nor injuries in that incident. everyone on campus is his greatest Kathryn Bremner, Student As- “Last year, in terms of the actual concern. sociation offi ce manager. cause, it was felt it was caused by “It’s a bummer that people come “It’s a great experience be- cause you are able to enhance Photos by Chronicle Staff someone actually hitting the glass here to learn, to get educated, and I panel,” Aprile said. “Th at conclusion have to shut them out like that,” he the quality of life for students REPEAT OFFENDER: In the past year, two glass panels have and improve their educa- shattered in the UA Building. Once last February (inset) and was reached after a thorough inves- said. “But safety is our top priority.” Th e area was reopened Wednes- tional experience,” said Evan earlier this month (colour). Facilities management said the tigation by several parties, including (architectural) consultants.” day, the atrium remaining behind a Muller-Cheng, SA president. school is currently investigating the cause. It was also concluded that every wooden barrier. “You work with other leaders on campus and develop cam- paigns and initiatives that help all students.” Overall, 28 positions are available, including: SA presi- Orange army seeks recruits dent, VP of UOIT, VP of Trent, VP of Durham, VP of Campus By Valene Nicholas steering committee is chosen from Life, VP Internal and 22 board Chronicle Staff returning TOC members in the fall. member positions to be fi lled Th ey get trained in event planning by faculty and students com- ubbly splashes of orange can and map out the next orientation. bined. be sighted scurrying around “Th e people at Student Life al- VP of campus life is a new Bcampus with freshmen dur- ways oversee everything,” said position this year. It requires ing orientation week every Septem- Cheryl Macdonald, a Collaborative the managing of clubs, intra- ber. Nursing student. “Th ey have a skel- murals and non-institutional Th e Student Life staff work with eton and then Team OC puts on the programs. student volunteers known as Team muscles, organs and skin.” Nominations for SA posi- Orientation Crew, to plan and run King and Student Life want as tions are accepted from Jan. 15 orientation for fi rst-year students. much input as possible from TOC to Jan. 24 at noon. In 2003 TOC consisted of two during the planning stages and their Voting begins Jan. 31. Win- staff members, who welcomed 947 feedback after orientation is over. ners will be announced Feb. 2. students to UOIT. Student Life ex- “We look towards our students All elected positions will tended recruitment until Jan. 31, in for ideas,” said King. come into offi ce beginning order to get 100 volunteers for ori- During orientation fi rst-years April 31 and will stay until April entation 2007. Th e crew will lose a gather with TOC for faculty cheers, 26, 2008. lot of members due to graduation wacky icebreakers, dodge ball, a All candidates must meet this spring. wild goose chase and student so- GPA requirements. UOIT stu- “We’re looking for the kind of stu- Photo by Valene Nicholas cials. TOC and Student Life also an- dents must have a GPA of 2.2, dents that fi rst-year students would ASK US ANYTHING: Sharon Nelson (left) and Cheryl Mac- swer questions, mentor and inform Durham College students 2.5, be comfortable to talk to,” said stu- donald show off the bright orange buttons that identify them new students about UOIT and its and Trent students must have dent development co-ordinator as safe sources of information about the campus. services. a 65 per cent average. Sarah King. Last September faculty of sci- To be eligible for SA presi- ence and TOC member Michael Applicants must be returning Sharon Nelson, a graduating TOC last year. She assisted in leader- dent, a total of 50 signatures Mior, led a group of freshmen in the university students and have a grade volunteer. “You could be that one ship training for new members and from students at Trent, Dur- wild goose chase, an on-campus point average of 2.0. Communica- person who befriends a new stu- explained their roles and expecta- ham or UOIT are required, treasure hunt. His faculty won the tion, organization and people skills dent who is particularly shy, and tions of Student Life. Previously she along with student identifi ca- event. are required. help them have a good orientation. helped plan and run events. tion numbers. “You don’t have to be the person Th at’s what TOC is about.” Student Life starts orientation See TEAM Page 3 up front leading the cheers,” said Nelson was a mentoring captain planning in October. A student See NOMINATIONS Page 7 2 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS UOIT lecturer makes top 10

By Reka Szekely mental group that sought to stop a Chronicle Staff low-level radioactive waste incin- erator from being built in Bramp- Viewers can tune in to TVOntario ton. Brar points out that he’s not op- this weekend to see a UOIT profes- posed to nuclear power in general, sor make his bid in the Best Lecturer but he didn’t think the incinerator contest. would be safe in that area. Physics lecturer Rupinder Brar For him, the connection between has made the top 10 and will deliver physics, politics and activism is ap- a lecture on Saturday on the show parent. Big Ideas, which starts at 4 p.m. “To me, physics is all about prob- Viewers can then log on to TVO’s lem solving,” he said. “We learn a few website and grade Brar. Th e profes- rules and solve as many problems as sor with the highest grade will win we possibly can. In that same way, I the title of Ontario’s Best Lecturer believe most of the problems in so- and a $10,000 scholarship for his or ciety could be solved by new ways her school. of thinking.” Th e contest has been a long pro- When it comes to politics, Brar cess. In March, TVO received 258 said education is his number one nominations, 155 of which were issue, including quality of education eligible after vetting. Seventy-one and access to it. professors accepted the challenge UOIT provost Richard Marceau in August. said he plans to log on and vote for “When I found out I was in the Brar. top 10, I was very happy,” said Brar. “I just wanted to say we’re abso- “I was really honoured to be repre- lutely excited about this,” said Mar- senting the school and to be on tele- ceau. “I’ve had students come in and vision representing physics as well.” talk to me about how good he was, Th e lecture was fi lmed on Friday, Photo by Reka Szekely so we’re very proud.” Jan. 12 during a fi rst-year physics ACADEMIC IDOL: UOIT physics lecturer Rupinder Brar made the top 10 out of 71 contes- As well, students have an incen- class. Brar talked about special rela- tants in TVOntario’s Best Lecturer contest. His physics lecture is to air this weekend, and tive to log on and grade the profes- tivity, which is the study of objects students can vote online at http://www.tvo.org/bi. sors. Every time they grade a contes- approaching the speed of light. tant on the show, they are entered to He said he didn’t want to talk class or a tutorial.” could be involved with his passion and began teaching at UOIT while win a fl at panel TV. Th ere’s no limit about something he wouldn’t nor- Brar came by his love of physics in one of two ways, as an engineer still a graduate student in 2004. on how many times they can enter. mally teach. through a childhood interest. or an astrophysicist. Besides science, Brar has a vari- Brar’s lecture airs on Big Ideas “I fancied up the slides a bit, I ad- “When I was a kid, I was really “To really do astronomy properly, ety of interest. on Saturday, Jan. 27 and repeats on mit, and I also saved a lot of the deri- into space, just planets and galax- you would need a rock solid physics In January 2006, he ran for the Sunday. Voting at http://www.tvo. vations of the formulas for another ies,” he said. background,” he said. NDP in the federal election. Last org/bi opens at 5:45 on Saturday As he got older, Brar realized he He got his PhD at Queen’s in 2005 year, he was active with an environ- and closes on Monday at noon. Th e Riot replaces Th e Freq Radio More than 75 per cent of student voters wanted Th e Riot By Keith Fernandes Chronicle Staff

What’s in a name? Well, for Chris Dickerson, station man- ager of Durham College’s student radio station, thousands of dollars. Th e Frequency radio station (Th e Freq) is no more! After months of deliberation over new names for the Durham Col- lege/UOIT radio station, a new name has been chosen. Th e station, located in the Marketplace café, will now be known as Th e Riot. Th e Riot was one the hundreds of suggestions for a new name. Management at the station was able to narrow that down to just 13, and from that, Razor Radio, and Th e Riot were most popular. Students were given the option to vote online for their fa- vourite. Dickerson said that out of roughly 100 votes, over 75 per cent chose Th e Riot. Th e Freq was the brain-child of eight Entertainment Ad- ministration students at Durham College in September 2003. “Every major college had a radio station,” said Dickerson. “Durham not having one was a void needing to be fi lled.” Once the station had been formed, they needed a name. “We kind of just sat down and started kicking around Photo by Valene Nicholas names,” he said. “We had a couple of really good ones. I can’t remember all of them, but there was Rev Radio and Th e Fre- FAREWELL FREQ: Station manager Chris Dickerson stands in front of The Riot sign, outside the quency Radio – Th e Freq. I thought, that’s good, that’s decent.” station in the Marketplace Cafe. And so Th e Freq began. But just as quickly as it was started, Th e Freq was forced to end. Due to a confl ict with an Austra- He said it’s cost the station thousands of dollars to switch to a $400 gift certifi cate for the Oshawa Centre. Kathryn Beirness lian-based radio station with the same name, Th e Freq had to the new name. Banners, log sheets, t-shirts and websites are was chosen at random as one of the voters for the winning drop the name, or face litigation. only some of the costs involved with changing names, though name, and received a $100 Oshawa Centre gift certifi cate for For Dickerson, making the transition from Th e Freq to Th e he admits it’s cheaper than a legal battle for the name. her contribution. Riot wasn’t easy. “At fi rst I was really closed-minded. I wasn’t Th e Riot can be accredited to Brad Copping, who submit- Th e Riot can now be accessed at theriotradio.com as well as really very enthusiastic about the new name,” he said. “Th en I ted it. Because Copping named the new station, he was given Th e Riot Campus Radio on MySpace. saw the logo, and I started to get excited.” The Chronicle January 23, 2007 3 CAMPUS NEWS Team Industry minister on campus Orientation By Reka Szekely Crew needs Chronicle Staff

Federal industry minister Max- volunteers ime Bernier popped by campus for a quick visit on Jan. 11. Continued from Page 1 Bernier arrived shortly before noon and toured one of the robotics “Th e energy was just so high labs in the Engineering building at that night,” he said. He liked UOIT and the Integrated Manufac- meeting new students and lat- turing Centre at Durham. er discovered how enjoyable Th ough Bernier wasn’t taking their orientation had been. questions from the media (his han- Th e team is there for the dlers said the event was a photo op new students. only), he did say that he was im- “It’s always nice to see TOC pressed with the school. “After only members interact with fi rst- three years, it’s amazing,” he said. years, rather than their own Bernier visited General Motors peers,” King said. “I was very earlier in the day and said it’s impor- pleased with what I saw.” tant for students to be well adapted Nelson’s favourite event to the working world. was the UA building egg drop. “It’s important to know the chal- Faculties are supplied with lenges that industry is facing, and random items such as toilet that’s why I’m here today.” paper tubes, straws, and bags Th e minister chatted with about of string, and asked to design a half dozen students, who showed an egg holder. Teams then him their pick-and-place project drop their contraptions from where they used a computer to con- the second fl oor. Th e faculty trol a robot moving small objects. that can drop the egg holder “It’s nice to see high-level gov- from the fourth fl oor, without ernment people coming to your breaking the egg, wins. school,” said Adam Kraehling, one Nelson, Macdonald and of the fourth-year Mechanical En- Mior wanted to be part of TOC gineering students that the minister because of their orientation ex- chatted with. periences as university fresh- Bernier was accompanied by his Photo by Reka Szekely men. parliamentary secretary, local Mem- PICK-AND-PLACE: Industry minister Maxime Bernier tries his hand at robotics with a lit- “Being a TOC leader pushes ber of Parliament Colin Carrie. tle help from fourth-year Mechanical Engineering students Kayla Viegas, Michael Frejek you to get out of your social “When I come here to the uni- and Adam Kraehling. comfort zone,” Macdonald versity to see the students’ work, it’s said. Mior recommends outgo- a fantastic opportunity to show off terview with him,” said Marceau. “It fi rst date.” said Marceau. For example, the ing students to apply for TOC Oshawa,” said Carrie. helped me make a better case for Intstead, Marceau focused on university wants to work on produc- positions. Nelson said there is UOIT provost Richard Marceau UOIT.” creating a friendship that could be ing hydrogen from nuclear power, a place for everyone. guided Bernier’s tour and as they Marceau said the university the basis for major future projects which could then be a fuel source. chatted, the two often lapsed into didn’t specifi cally ask for anything that would require government and “Th e fi nal thing I said: to do great French. Th e minister is from Que- from the minister. industry funding above and beyond research, you need to be working on bec and Marceau, though he hails “Th at’s not the purpose of these what other projects get. the great problems, and that’s what from northern Ontario, is fl uent. meetings yet. Th at would be prema- “We talked about the need to we need to be working on at UOIT,” “Every time we switched to ture,” he said. “It would be like ask- do paradigm-shifting research, re- said Marceau. French, it was sort of a private in- ing someone to marry you on the search that will change the world,” Outdoor skating rink cancelled “See what personality you have and see how it could fi t By Marilyn Gray into the team,” she advised. Chronicle Staff TOC students aff ect fi rst- years in a great way, said King. Th is winter’s mild weather has pulled the plug “If you have a favourable on yet another seasonal outdoor activity. Students orientation week, you’re more will not be able to enjoy outdoor skating on the re- likely to stay in school,” she fl ecting pool near the library this year. said. Student Development “We made the decision not to turn it into an ice Research fi ndings have indi- rink this year,” said Ralph Aprile, vice-president of cated this. Facilities Management. “Th e decision was made in Currently TOC members the fall, based on the utility cost because it is an ar- can be spotted in the hall with tifi cial ice surface.” bright orange buttons on their Th e outdoor rink has equipment under it to backpacks. Th e Ask Me, I’m keep the ice frozen during mild weather. “It’s no Orange buttons are a new ini- diff erent than the ice in the arena,” said Aprile. tiative to continue the role of “Th ere were indications it was going to be a TOC throughout the year, said mild winter,” he said. “Th e decision was based on King. Th e buttons provide safe fi nances.” ways to identify someone as Th e cost to keep the outdoor rink open under approachable, for asking ad- normal winter conditions is over $80,000. vice or directions regarding Th e cost of electricity and fuel in unseasonably UOIT or Durham College. mild weather “would probably add tens of thou- Th e college has a similar ori- sands of dollars,” said Aprile entation group known as the “It wouldn’t be fair if we spent that kind of mon- DC Crew. Student Life will be ey on that kind of facility instead of education,” he looking for a 2007 crew shortly added. after TOC recruitment. When asked if the rink would be open for the To apply for TOC, visit the 2007-2008 academic year, Aprile said “we’ll review Student Life offi ce in the Gor- it again next year.” don Willey building, room “Th e arena pays for itself,” he said. “Th e outdoor B205. More recruitment infor- rink has no revenue stream.” mation is on UOIT’s website, Facilities Management is currently looking into Photo by Marilyn Gray including a video clip from Ori- “some way of off setting the operation cost so it’s NO ICE: Students cut across the refl ecting pool that was used last winter as a entation 2006. not burdening the institution,” he added. skating rink beside the library. Th e rink was open for only two weeks last year. 4 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 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: Bill Merriott EDITORIAL [email protected] SA elections - Your vote matters

It’s that time of year again. No, not the time of year when you re-arrange your brother’s smurf collection into compromising posi- tions, no, not the time of year you superglue feathers to your body and jump off your neighbor’s roof hoping to fl y, and no not the time of year when you break your dad’s lei- sure suit out of mothballs, put it on a mannequin and dance around the neighborhood with it. No, it’s a new year and Student Association elections are upon us once again. It’s the time of year when we decide which peer is going to use our student fees for pub nights and the promotion of pub nights. However, the student association does much more and can do much more than that if we demand if from them. Any event, club or what have you, hosted on campus, is spon- sored by the Student Association. Th ey are the people responsible for such innovations as the new cam- pus athletic centre, the U-pass and the d.o.t. magazine. Th at’s why it’s important to vote by Jan. 31 to determine whether the person who’s in control of your money and student life, isn’t some Van Wilder schmuck who’s inter- ested in nothing more than a good time. Although the nominations deadlin e has passed, in the com- ing days keeping a keen eye on the candidates and what they represent would benefi t all students. Many may feel that they’ve never been in the student cen- tre, never been to an event so why should they vote? Just because that’s the way things are doesn’t mean that’s the way things are always go- ing to be. You never know when you may need to be represented and it’s better to fi nd out who you’re dealing with, or rather who you’d like to be dealing with now; rather than when you have to make that last-ditch phone call. Here are the facts. Our cam- pus population is growing. We have three distinct schools on this cam- pus each with diff erent interests and needs. Voter turnout was 10 per cent last year—the highest it’s ever been. DC’s motto is success mat- isn’t even close to a pass. of a line at the station than at Tims, As a result, many students have a (www.sadcuoit.ca), you can vote ters and as a student—whether col- Another good reason to vote and voting doesn’t cost a dime. computer that almost always has there as well. lege or university—success is what is that it doesn’t require a lot of ef- Many programs have mobile learn- Internet access. Quick, easy and painless. you’re aiming for. Ten per cent isn’t fort. On your way to get a coff ee, for ing. Now many more areas around If you can withstand the MSN nearly good enough. Ten per cent example, you can stop by a polling campus are wireless, which was a urge for two minutes and connect Ryan Peterson station. Chances are, there’ll be less Student Association achievement. to the Student Association’s website

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle OPINION A killer hung from the gallows A common historical example for the West is of course Year’s Day a group of Sunnis stormed a Shiite shrine carrying a Jesus, though all major religions have respective martyrs. mock coffi n and photo of the former dictator. Martyr or killer? Th ere is normally some degree of heroism attached to mar- Th e same day, Baghdad police found 40 bodies, hand- tyrdom. In recent years, the defi nition of a martyr among radi- cuff ed and shot. cal Muslims has been expanded to include suicide bombers. Th e fact that Hussein was hung the day before Eid (Islam’s According to BlogCritics Magazine, on the day following largest holiday) is also bound to increase the number of insur- Saddam Hussein Hussein’s execution, one Muslim cleric said, “Th e president, gents, or those actively fi ghting against the established govern- the leader Saddam ment. Hussein is a martyr and Proponents of the death penalty will say that Hussein got hung on Dec. 30 God will put him along what he deserved, using that old vigilante cliché – an eye for with other martyrs. Do Chad an eye, a life for a life. not be sad because he While thirst for revenge is unfortunately a natural hu- In the early morning hours of Dec. 30, former Iraqi presi- has died the death of a Ingram man trait, what has been gained by hanging Hussein? Th ose dent Saddam Hussein swung from the gallows at Abu Ghraib, holy warrior.” he murdered are still dead and their families will still grieve Iraq’s infamous military prison. Hussein of course them. Ever defi ant, Hussein refused to be hooded, and, as the was hanged not for A more suitable punishment would have been to leave noose was slung around his neck, preceded to claim he had his religious beliefs, but for crimes against humanity. A bru- Hussein in solitary confi nement for the rest of his life, being saved Iraq, even fl ashing a smile at one point. tal dictator, he ruled Iraq with an iron fi st from 1979 to 2003, sure to slip him a newspaper each day so that he could watch According to the Globe and Mail, his last word was “Mu- during which time he sentenced thousands of citizens to their his precious Iraq underhandedly controlled by the American hammad”, the name of Islam’s sacred prophet. deaths. government. Th en Hussein was hanged. Infl icting the death penalty on Th e reason for most of these killings? Th ose citizens were Th en, allowing him to die alone, quietly and out of the pub- the former dictator was a mistake because it allowed Hussein Shiite, a sect of Islam traditionally opposed to Hussein’s own, lic eye – no fanfare whatsoever. to go down as a martyr and has only further complicated the the Sunnis. Th e conviction was apt. But what’s done is done. Hussein’s execution will only situation in Iraq. Th e problem was the punishment. While millions of Ameri- add fuel to the fi re of Iraq’s emerging civil war, prolonging the A martyr, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is cans, Iraqis and others around the world rejoiced at the news length of time it takes for the country to get back into the swing someone who is killed for his or her religious or other beliefs. of Hussein’s execution, Hussein’s followers threw protests. of things. According to the Jan. 2 edition of the Baltimore Sun, on New Get a fl u shot to save your life According to Health Canada, the fl u kills about 1,500 Ca- tion for Immunization Awareness and Promotion (CCIAP) Th ere are over 3,000 students’ attending Durham Col- nadians a year and in British Columbia they reported 1,400 states the vaccine has to meet the highest standards. Even lege and UOIT, but how many do you think will contract the people die from fl u-related problems annually. though it contains part of the virus, it is dead and cannot give fl u this year? Th ere are two main strains of the fl u virus: infl uenza A, you the fl u. Th e Government of Ontario, the Yukon and Northwest which can make you really sick and B, which is milder. Every year the World Health Organization researches and Territories, are the only governments that provide a free Flu season begins in October and subsides in April. Th at’s identifi es diff erent strains of the fl u that the new vaccine has yearly infl uenza vaccine. With new strains coming out every why it’s extremely important to get immunized as soon as to protect against. Because our immune system is either in- year and as many as eight million people contracting it every possible. It takes the human body time to build up a resis- fected or vaccinated one year, it doesn’t necessarily mean it fl u season, it’s important that Canadians protect themselves tance against the fl u, about one to two weeks and a shot can will recognize the same strain the next. from this potentially harmful virus. last up to a year. Th at’s why it is important to receive a new vaccination While many will argue they’re perfectly healthy and never Any individual aged each year to eff ectively protect against infl uenza, according get sick, a mentality like that, can pose a potential threat to six months or older to the CCIAP. Neglecting to get the fl u shot can put people at those who are more at risk to contract it than others. who lives, works or Robert risk who cannot receive it, such as infants under six months Health Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Im- attends school in On- of age, anyone with serious allergies to eggs or egg products munization says the vaccination of people at risk each year tario should get vac- and anyone with severe allergies to any components of the before the infl uenza season is the most eff ective measure cinated and with 70 to Sudak vaccine. for reducing the impact of infl uenza. In 2003, 34 per cent of 90 per cent of healthy Th ere are also those who cannot obtain the vaccine be- Ontario’s population received the fl u shot, the highest0 rate children and adults not cause they’re still recovering from a fever, have an acute re- in Canada. acquiring the fl u because of the vaccine, the risk of spreading spiratory infection or any other active infection. Infl uenza is a serious, acute respiratory illness caused by it is drastically cut. Turning a blind eye to the fl u won’t make it go away, it will a virus. Respiratory droplets from infected people, through One phobia Canadians have to get over is that it’s abso- just make the problem worse. coughing and sneezing, spread it. It’s also spread through lutely impossible for anyone to contract the fl u from the vac- And with new strains every year the problem isn’t going direct contact with surfaces contaminated by the infl uenza cination. Th e vaccine is made up from inactive viruses, grown to get any better, so roll up those sleeves and get the shot be- virus. in fertilized hens’ eggs and furthermore the Canadian Coali- fore you get sick as well. Hand pick your perfect baby? Advancements in genetic technology could allow parents Th e one defi ning feature of the human population is the dif- Waiter could I get mine 6-foot-3, blue eyes, athletic, smart, to add certain traits to their babies before they are born. ferences that exist, fi ngerprints being a classic example. talented like Beethoven, funny like Chris Rock and with the Imagine already knowing your child is going to be a pro Would this mean that everyone would opt for the same leadership skills of a president. basketball player, the next Canadian Idol superstar or how gene traits. In the future will everyone be the same: tall, smart, Oh and a pie for dessert. about the next Prime Minister. pretty, social? What about weakness? Th e next time you It is clear that the human species doesn’t like surprises. We Some of the history’s most famous icons were born get handed a menu, you feel the need to know and predict everything. with a weakness. People such as Nietzsche, Van Gogh, and could be picking out the Th anks to weather satellites it is no longer a surprise if it Beethoven. genetic makeup of your Pavan rains or snows. If genetic manipulation were used to make them perfect, child. Sound impos- Birth control prevents a surprise pregnancy, thermometers would they have achieved their genius. sible? Experts say some tell us the temperature. Hollywood defi nes what beauty is. Millions get plastic sur- time in the near future it Sandhu Life is one area in which the element of surprise still exists, gery to be like their favourite superstars. is a possibility. and science is talking about taking this away too. Will this mean that in the near future, personality surgery Who doesn’t want their child to By controlling life we are taking it too far. will be an option. have an edge above others? From the option menu, you can Th e one thing that makes the world interesting is the Will a sense of humour be sold for $50 and leadership skills pick and choose the makeup of your child just as you would uniqueness and originality it off ers. for $120? pick a three-course meal from a restaurant. Ones weakness is another person’s strength. Even the mere thought of gene trait manipulation is crazy. Th ey can be taller, prettier, smarter, talented, athletic, out- Children develop their own personalities as they get older. We are not God. We should accept the randomness that life spoken, and funny. Some people are athletic, others are musical geniuses, some has to off er. Th e perfect child could be a click away. are good at math others are talented artists. 6 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Keeping it cool at Shagwells club”. What it is is our hottest wing. Th e Campus If you can eat that in four minutes your entire meal is free,” said Smith. He is still looking for more challeng- Ice Centre bar ers to be written on the wall of fame for fi nishing the insanely hot wings. “We already have fi ve people on it is ready and four of them are girls.” Look for Shagwells to have theme nights, like Mexican night, Mardi to serve Gras night, and a pub night similar By Matt O’Brien to other local bars. Chronicle Staff When asked if he would be com- peting with Wednesday nights at the Th e newest campus watering Durham pub, Smith said. “Wouldn’t hole now has liquid courage, and it’s a Th ursday or Friday be better? more than ready to start serving the We’re looking to do a Friday night legally aged individuals of our com- event for you guys.” munity. Why wouldn’t you want to go to a bar where local sports celebrities Th e Campus Ice Centre bar, Photo by Matt O’Brien Shagwells on the Ridge, received its as well as former and current NHL players hang out? Th e likes of Keith liquor licence at 4 p.m. on Th ursday, SHAGWELLS: The newest bar on campus offers students a place to relax and unwind. Jan. 11. Primeau and his brother Wayne “We’ve got it all now…a fresh, can be seen attending Fury hockey clean restaurant, good food, and the Th e bar will also cater to anyone have… we’re going to keep improv- And if you really have no money games throughout the week. beer is nice and cold,” said Derrick looking for a venue to hold func- ing this place.” but big enough gonads you can try Th e bar is ready and roaring to go Smith, former Philadelphia Flyer, tions or parties. And if the guys and girls from your taste buds at the Shagwells right now but look out for the grand and current owner of Shagwells. “We’re hoping to do catering and DC/UOIT skip down to Shagwells challenge. Th e challenge is to eat opening party soon. “We’ve made it real cozy so you special parties; basically we want they’ll be treated to a 15 per cent and fi nish a plate of “Braveheart” “Grand opening will happen can come in on a cold winter night, the guys and girls to have a good discount. wings, which smith advertises as the soon, we are looking to have a Mol- warm up to the fi replace, have a few time, come over and hang out,” said “If anyone comes with their stu- hottest wings in town. son sponsored party with prizes, beers and watch the game.” Smith. “We’re getting a projection dent card they get 15 per cent off “One of the things we have here memorabilia, and meet and great TV along with the seven we already any food,” said Smith. that is unique is the “Braveheart with NHL players,” said Smith. Improve improv By Ryan Peterson and Joshua Vanderstam Chronicle Staff

For the second semester in a row it is time for students to take Improv…Seriously. Head- ed by Stephanie Herera, the course begins Jan. 24 and there isn’t much room left for aspir- ing improvisers and people who are looking to improve their presentation skills. According to Valerie Gil- ham of the school of business, students can enrol right up to Jan. 24. Th e course ends March 14. “We have almost everyone registered we need,” said Gil- ham. “We only need a couple Photo by Valene Nicholas more…about 10.” Th e course is not an elective SMOOTHIES: Mrs. Banana hands out smoothie samples to students in an attempt to lure them to the Library Cafe. and it’s not a business course, but its’ business students. Herera has been teaching for more than 10 years improv performance and directing. Mrs. Banana lures students “Improv…Seriously was what I expected and more,” collider and Maui mango as favou- “I don’t like smoothies that drates and fats, according to Freshen said Brenda Annis a student rites, said food server Dana Loback. much,” said Advertising student nutrition facts. Niacin plays a role in who took the course last se- By Valene Nicholas mester. “Every week this class Chronicle Staff Th e Library Café is rarely busy dur- Shawna Robertson. She and her blood circulation and the function ing the start of second semester, she friends were unaware of the cam- of the nervous system. challenged me to step out of said. pus selling them. Freshens created the protein my comfort zone.” On Jan. 10 and 11, a six-foot smil- Th is course does not require ing banana handed out smoothie Freshens smoothies cost $3.69 Th ere are 18 yogurt, fruit juice, booster to increase lean muscle. for 16 ounces and $4.69 for 21 ounc- low calorie and tropical blends Th is supplement, along with healthy prior improv or theatre experi- samples in the Marketplace and UB ence for students to attend. cafes. Th e purpose of Mrs. Banana’s es. Boosters of extra energy and served on campus. Smoothies eating and exercise, will improve protein can be added to the fruity range from 89 to 429 calories and muscle strength and maintain a Th e course will concentrate visit was to lure students’ taste buds on improving communication, to the Freshens Smoothie Bar in the blends for 69 cents. average less than one gram of fat per healthy fi tness level, according to Freshly Squeezed smoothies 21 ounce serving. Vitamins A,C,D,E Freshens. About eight grams of pro- group trust, trusting instincts, Library Café. and developing on-your-feet “I fi nd that a lot of college stu- cost from $3.99 to $5.99 and Yogen and calcium are added and smooth- tein are added to a blend with this Fruz smoothies cost $5.12. Freshly ies are kosher certifi ed. booster. Th is constitutes 15 per cent tactics. dents don’t really leave Tim Hortons “Th is class forces you to or the Marketplace,” said Chartwells Squeezed and Yogen Fruz are in the Th e energy booster carries extra of the daily protein intake needed in Oshawa Centre. vitamin C, B12 and niacin. Vitamin a 2,000-calorie diet. think on your feet and launch marketing manager Amanda Wi- yourself into unfamiliar situa- ersma. Pre-service fi refi ghting student C quickens broken-down tissue re- “It’s a new trend, defi nitely, with Greg Hosegood said the cost is fair. pair in the body and helps prevent healthy eating and fresh food,” said tions,” said student Ken Pele- Th e Library Café has been serv- shok. “I have developed self- ing smoothies since November. While enjoying the samples with six infections. Th e body needs vitamin Wiersma. Th e smoothie bar at- friends, they agreed the smoothies B12 to prevent anemia and helps tracted more students to the Library confi dence and interpersonal Last semester about 100 were sold communication (skills).” daily, with strawberry-banana, pina are delicious. properly use consumed carbohy- Café, she said. The Chronicle January 23, 2007 7 CAMPUS NEWS Helping the homeless Autism support DC and UOIT group undertake opens in Project Whitby

By Alicia MacDonald Cold Feet Chronicle Staff

By Robert Sudak A new autism support group Chronicle Staff is opening in Whitby, and wel- Ontario residents are happy comes the public to attend the to fi nally see snow, but Oshawa’s free meetings, learn about au- homeless don’t share the same en- tism and share experiences. Photo By Robert Sudak thusiasm. Th e group will meet on An initiative to help clothe the RAISING MONEY FOR THOSE IN NEED: Engineering students along with UOIT the third Wednesday of ev- homeless is underway at Durham Ridgeback, mascot Hunter, support Project Cold Feet campaign. ery month at 7:30 p.m at 1450 College and UOIT. Th e Student As- Th e event will run from Jan. 22 project with the Faculty of Crimi- mand for the homeless. Th is is what Hopkins St. in Whitby. sociation, SASI and S.H.A.R.E. will to the 26 and they hope to raise nology,” said Holly Pelvin, a student sparked the idea for the campaign. Th is is the newest autism be undertaking a mission called $1,000 in donations. Members from in Criminology who originally con- A giant 12-foot sock, knitted by support group in Durham Re- Project Cold Feet. Th ese students these campus clubs will be walking ceived the idea. Lynn Pelvin (Holly’s mother), is dis- gion and is called CHAT-Cen- are raising money to provide the around campus with boxes asking Over the summer Pelvin inter- played in the UA atrium and a booth tral. CHAT stands for Challeng- homeless with bags of new socks. for $2 donations. All students are viewed a variety of directors at dif- will be set up to accept donations. ing Autism Together. Th is campaign is in association welcome to volunteer. ferent shelters in Durham Region If students wish to volunteer con- Th is group is intended for with Cornerstone, a men’s shelter, “I worked as a research assistant and found out that undergarments, tact Pelvin at Holly.Pelvin@gmail- parents, guardians, caregiv- and the Adelaide House. and was involved in a homeless such as socks, were high in de- com. ers and any others living with, caring for, teaching, treating or working with individuals with autism. “Autism Ontario Durham First pub night Region has established three Female police autism support groups in the community,” said Lisa Wilson, president of Autism Ontario Durham Region. “Each group of 2007 a success offi cers needed is strategically located in or- “It’s so cold I’m losing my drunk!” but if a greater interest is der to meet the needs of fami- By Matt O’Brien By Valene Nicholas lies living in diff erent areas Chronicle Staff yelled an irate line participant from Chronicle Staff shown another session will be the herd that poured toward the en- held, said Const. Charon Singh. of Durham Region which, at over 1,000 square miles, is geo- Th e aluminum pole shone on the trance. Women Police Foundations Peel Regional Police is not get- graphically one of the largest stage so bright, as the girls in short But the night did not disappoint. students have an opportunity ting enough women recruits, said regions in Ontario. We hope to skirts danced away the night. Th e crowd was huge, even though to get cruising on their careers. Singh. She hopes these sessions establish a fourth group in the Th e shots were lined on the bar the Festivus theme was barely no- Peel Regional Police are holding will encourage females to apply Clarington area. in hopes that the girl across the ticeable. Th e only decoration that a women’s recruiting session on to the force. When parents/guardians dance fl oor wouldn’t look so gross. resembled Festivus was the alumi- Jan. 31. Female offi cers will speak “We’re also having a practice attend these meetings, they Th e coat check was full and num pole sticking out the centre on issues they face as mothers physical session for women on can expect a relaxed, informal the bouncers were sturdy, for any of the stage. However the “feats of and females in policing. Training, Feb. 15,” Singh said. environment led by parent vol- drunken idiot who wanted to get strength” were represented for the physical prerequisites and career Th e January recruiting session unteers, said Wilson. People wordy. odd out of control drunk who was paths will be discussed. takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. may ask questions, share con- On Wednesday, Jan. 10 EP Tay- removed by the bouncers, followed Th e session is free and has at 180 Derry Rd. E., Mississauga. cerns and discuss triumphs lor’s held the fi rst pub night of the by the “airing of grievances” to the attendance for 110 people. Cur- For more information and to reg- and struggles. new semester with a Seinfeld-in- bouncing staff and local authorities rently there are 95 registered, ister, phone 905-453-2121, exten- Occasionally, guest speak- spired Festivus theme. afterwards. sion 4154. ers will attend meetings and Th e night was a huge hit, with the But that didn’t seem to matter. give brief presentations. In line-up starting early in the night It was the fi rst pub night back, February at CHAT-Central in and stretching around the smoking and it was a great launch to the 2007 Whitby representatives from area of the pub. semester. FOOTPRINTS Respite Pro- Contest for new recipes gram in Pickering will share information about their ser- rotation. vices. FOOTPRINTS is a local, By Valene Nicholas Wiersma also discovered many volunteer-based, non-profi t or- Nominations due Jan. 24 Chronicle Staff students are unaware of foods ganization that provides care served at Th e Upper Crust, Library for families with children who Dust off your recipe box and Café and Williams Coff ee Pub. Th ey have autism, Asperger’s syn- for Student Association pluck out a dish for Chartwells’ tend to stay close to their class loca- drome or pervasive develop- Tasty Recipe Search. From now important quality, as the presi- tions, she said. ment disorder. until Feb. 16, participants can sub- Continued from Page 1 dent mainly decides distribution Th e contest provides an oppor- “We believe autism support mit entries at the Chartwells offi ce of the yearly budget. tunity for students to put their mark groups are important in our in the Marketplace Café. Th e top For all other positions only 10 on the menu, she said. community because, accord- two recipes will be served in the UB “It’s a full-time paid position, signatures are required. All VPs Chartwells staff is searching for ing to Canadian research, one Café for lunch, at a later date. 40 hours a week at least,” said El- are considered work-study stu- recipes that serve large quantities in 65 individuals are aff ected In previous years the contest was lis. dents and receive $10 per hour and tempt the majority of taste buds by autism spectrum disorders held between campus staff . Th e president receives a salary during the summer. Th roughout on campus. Wiersma does not rec- in Canada. Th at translates to “We’ve (expanded) it to include of $27,500. the school year they receive a ommend extremely spicy dishes. over 3,500 individuals in Dur- both staff and students,” said Chart- “Th e president must be dedi- $550 honorarium each month. “At the same time we’re not look- ham Region alone,” said Wil- wells marketing manager Amanda cated and have good people Board representatives are volun- ing for something that’s bland and son. Wiersma. skills,” said Bremner. “Someone teer positions. generic,” she said. Examples of last Autism Ontario is a non- While waiting in lunch line-ups who is a good communicator “If you want to get involved year’s entries included lime mari- profi t registered charity and Wiersma has overheard complaints and who interacts with the com- more, if you want to make a dif- nated pork and lime honey chicken. relies on donations from the about the lack of food variety on munity.” ference, these positions allow Th e theme was lime, but this year community to continue pro- campus, even though the Market- A keen business sense is an you to,” said Muller-Cheng. students and staff are not limited to viding services to families. place, UB Café, residence and Whit- a theme. by dining have a four-week menu 8 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Shagwells brag about their wings

By Byron Jung Chronicle Staff

Wing lovers have a new place on campus to get their fi x with more than 30 diff erent fl avours being off ered at Shag- wells restaurant-pub. Shagwells owner and for- mer Philadelphia Flyer, Der- rick Smith brags about hav- ing the best chef in town and how they will become famous for their wings. Along with a variety of wings, Shagwells is home to the Braveheart Club. For those who like it hot and spicy, the Braveheart Club allows anyone to try and fi n- ish Shagwells’ signature wings in less than four minutes. If completed, the wings are free and the new member’s name is written above the bar on the club list. “We’ve had a few people fi nish, including some faculty,” said Smith, who has already signed fi ve names on the chalkboard. Photo by Alicia MacDonald Shagwells is located on the BLOWN AWAY: Whitby resident John MacDonald uses a watt reader to effectively conserve energy within his home. second fl oor in the Campus Ice Centre and is open seven days a week. Scotties New program measures birfday energy usage in homes bash By Allyson Brown Chronicle Staff achieved.” watt hours it uses. With this infor- services manager for the Whitby To measure the amount of en- mation, you can then calculate how Public Library. Energy Scotties fourth annual Birf- ergy used, plug the appliance being much energy is used daily, weekly, Th is program confi rmed that day Bash will be held on Jan. measured into the watt reader and monthly and yearly. her recent decision to get rid of her 25 at E.P. Taylor’s. Th ere will the watt reader into the wall outlet “We have 22 readers available circa-1950s Frigidaire refrigerator in conservation be free food, crazy contests and let it run. Th e meter measures for the public to check out, and they the basement was certainly a good and lots of prizes. the amount of time the appliance is have already been circulated 113 one. initiative plugged in and the number of kilo- times,” said Rhonda Jessup, public launched in Whitby

By Alicia MacDonald Chronicle Staff

In an eff ort to measure the amount of energy used in various households, Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation and the Whitby Public Library have launched an energy conservation initiative called Watts to Read program. Th e program encourages resi- dents of Whitby to borrow watt readers from the library, where they will be allowed to use them for up to a week. “Th e purpose of the watt reader is to educate the resident on what equipment within a home uses the most electricity,” said Paul Elliott, vice-president of customer services for Whitby Hydro. “To eff ectively conserve energy one needs to un- derstand where the majority of electricity is used. By concentrating conservation eff orts on these high use areas greater savings can be

Jan. 26th Women play Humber Hawks at 6pm followed by the men at 8pm who take on the Cambrian Golden Shield, the men then play Cambrian on Jan. 27th at 2pm The Chronicle January 23, 2007 9 CAMPUS NEWS She’s joined the ranks of success “Maureen was one of them and A new face she just blew us away in the inter- view,” said Bishop. Having extensive experience in for Durham’s post-secondary education was a de- fi ning and separating quality Tap- registrar offi ce per carried. “I started at Centennial College By Jocelyn Nespiak in 1990 and held various positions, Chronicle Staff from the supervising administra- Th e search to fi nd the most quali- tive manager to looking after the fi ed replacement for Diane Ander- business department, technology son Campbell, associate registrar, department, health department and admissions and recruitment, ended the assessment centre,” said Tapper. late December after Maureen Tap- In 2002 she left Centennial and per was hired. became the director of student af- When Anderson Campbell an- fairs at the Michener Institute. After nounced her plans to retire last four years she decided it was time summer, Paul Bishop, registrar and for a break. head of the hiring team, believed fi ll- “I have lived in this commu- ing the position would be quick and nity for years,” said Tapper. “I have easy. watched DC grow.” “We thought it wouldn’t be a She noticed the job posting on- problem fi nding someone,” said line and jumped on the opportu- Bishop. “Originally we posted the nity. job in August.” “I have wanted to work at DC for In late September four applicants a long time,” she said. “Student suc- were chosen for interviews. cess is not just a word, everyone Photo by Jocelyn Nespiak “We had to make the fi nal deci- lives and breathes it here.” A NEW FACE IN THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE: Maureen Tapper is the newest member of the sion, but it just wasn’t coming to- It didn’t take long before Tapper Durham College registrar’s offi ce. gether,” said Bishop. “So we went fi rst stepped into her offi ce at DC back to the drawing board.” and it didn’t take long for her to es- After reposting the job in No- tablish goals and plan for the future. Bridging communication be- there are many pieces connected a part of DC’s team and hopes to vember the list of applicants was “An intricate part of my job is tween staff , students and teachers is to me, and I will make it work,” she make changes in the future. narrowed down to two qualifi ed in- getting numbers for the year,.,” she another aspect of her job. said. “Here’s another day. It’s another dividuals. said. “It’s like I’m a central hub and Tapper looks forward to being opportunity,” she said. Butt out stop smoking. By Pavan Sandhu Smoker’s helpline is a program Chronicle Staff off ered by the Canadian Cancer National Non-Smoking Week Society. Smokers who want to takes place from Jan. 18 till Jan. 24. quit can call the toll free number It was started in Canada 20 years and get advice and tips on quitting ago. It is held every year in the smoking. third week of January to educate “Before quitting we encourage the public about health issues as- people to write down the reason sociated with tobacco use, prevent they are quitting, whether it be addiction to tobacco use, and to- health reasons or fi nancial,” said bacco products, and help people Ashley Th orpe, communication quit, according to the City of To- co-ordinator for the Canadian ronto website. Cancer Society smokers helpline. More than 37,000 people will Quitters are encouraged to Photo by Jocelyn Nespiak die this year in Canada fromsmok- keep a smoking diary and keep MOUTH FULL OF PRIDE: Hungry students ate their way to the top of the food chain while ing and of those more than 300 note of their smoking patterns. participating in Shwa Talk. The event takes place every Tuesday at EP Taylor’s. non-smokers will die of lung can- “For cravings we advise them on cer and 700 non-smokers will die the four Ds: delay, distract, deep of coronary heart disease caused breathing and drinking water,” said by exposure to second hand- Th orpe. smoke, according to Health Can- Quitters are also told to seek ada. the support of family and friends. A 2003 Canadian Cancer Soci- A toll-free smokers helpline is ety survey showed that more than available for those seeking advice Talkin’ chicken 70 per cent of smokers want to or help: 1-877 -513 -5333. By Jocelyn Nespiak “I guess my strategy is to eat fast,” His pace was slow and steady. Dawg Chronicle Staff he explained. started out fast, but began slowing Th e familiar smell of chicken Recently he tied the knot and down. “BBBUUUURRRPPP!” drifted through the air. moved into a house with his wife. Walton let out a loud belch, but Th e wings had arrived, signalling “We have no food at home. So I’m that didn’t stop his pace. It’s movie time the start of the competition. doing it for the food and the money,” “It looks like Walton may win Joel Walton, K Dawg and Colin he said. this,” said Alexander. cold Canadian. He has a fi ve-hour Villeneuve were ready to eat. Dawg, a Business student at DC, Dawg’s turtle pace wasn’t going By Valene Nicholas Chronicle Staff break between classes on Wednes- “Th at’s $50. A dollar a wing,” ex- was seeking excitement during his to cut it. And Villeneuve’s slow and Kiefer Sutherland, Louis Griffi n days, making him a regular at E.P. plained Will Ellis, Student Centre lunch hour. steady wasn’t going to win the race. and Brangelina may make a pit stop Taylor’s. manager. “You have 10 minutes to “I think if I work my way from “What happened Dawg? You at E.P. Taylor’s this year. Films or TV Students can vote for fi lms and fi nish.” the bottom to the top of the wing, I’ll were so confi dent before?” asked El- shows will play throughout the pub shows listed on the E.P. Taylor’s It was Tuesday afternoon at E.P. win,” he said. Villeneuve brings past lis.Ten seconds left. on selected Wednesdays from noon website. Films such as Snatched,, Taylor’s. Shwa Talk started at 12. experience to the table. He’s eaten “Nine, eight, seven, six, fi ve, four, to 2 p.m. Dazed and Confused and Fear and Brandon Alexander, Student Centre many a wing before. three, two, one,” the crowd cheered. On Jan. 10, Lock, Stock and Two Loathing in Las Vegas were recom- food and beverage manager, and El- “I want $50,” he said. Ellis and Alexander counted the Smoking Barrels entertained about mended by criminology student lis were hosting the show. “I’m just going to eat fast.” wings. No one had eaten all 50, so it fi ve onlookers, as a dozen students Mitchell Polakoer. “Th is is Shwa Talk. We have an “And begin,” said Ellis. depended on who ate the most. caroused around pool tables in the Polakoer wants comedy and high eating contest each week where you Walton began ripping strips of “34 wings,” said Ellis. “Joel wins” opposite corner. action fi lms on screen, not sappy can win cash money,” said Ellis. chicken off the bones and shoving it He stood up and gave the crowd “Th ere’s not much else to do, you chick fl icks. Th e next movie lunch Walton, an Electronics Engineer- in his mouth. Hot sauce coated his a knowing wave. Every Tuesday know,” Corey Fisher said to another will be Jan. 24 and a movie night will ing student at Durham College, was lips. Villeneuve used both hands to at E.P. Taylor’s Shwa Talk begins at student while seated, gripping a be held Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. hungry. carry individual wings to his mouth. noon. Anyone is welcome to attend. 10 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Festival A new gym on campus of laughs By Elise Haskell Working out a Chronicle Staff Th e annual comedy festival is fast becoming a staple for the plan for fi tness Oshawa United Way. Started in 2003 as a fundraiser, each year it gains in popularity, and the By Chad Ingram fourth annual festival set for Chronicle Staff Feb. 23 promises to be the best It’s a new year, and the new cam- one yet. pus athletic centre continues to Th e comedy festival is a bulk up. night of fun and entertain- “It’s on time completely,” says ment, with a lineup of comedi- Ken Babcock, director of athletics ans (this year including Debra and recreation for Durham College/ Digiovanni, Scott Harris and UOIT. Th e building is scheduled for Brian Hope), a band and a buf- completion in June of this year. fet luncheon to be served at 11 “It’s now closed in,” Babcock says, p.m. Th e festival takes place referring to the completed walls. Lviv Hall in Oshawa and doors “Th ey’re starting a lot of the internal open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. stuff , like electrical wiring, piping Tickets can be purchased at and hydro. You’ll be seeing drywall the Durham Region headquar- trucks around soon.” ters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whit- Barry Bryan Associates Ltd. be- by, 605-668-4113 Ext. 6263 or gan construction of the 90,000-sq. ft. 3501; the city of Oshawa at 50 facility in November 2005. It will fea- Centre St. S., Oshawa, 905-436- ture, among other amenities, a triple 5636 Ext. 2251; or through the gym, indoor track, aerobic centres United Way Offi ce at 345 Sim- and weight rooms, to accommodate coe St. S. 905-436-7377. the school’s growing population. “Each year has been bet- “One really nice thing is that the ter; last year being a sell-out,” building will open at 6 a.m.,” Bab- says Line Millette, one of the cock says. Th is will allow students co-ordinators and founders of and faculty to hit the gym before the festival. “Tickets have been class time. selling very well so far and we Th e construction is running on expect another sell-out crowd budget, with an estimated cost of Photo by Chad Ingram this year.” $14 million. Students, through an A NEW PLACE FOR FITNESS: A new fi tness facility is in its last few steps of progress be- “Th e city of Oshawa threw ancillary fee, fund the project. Th ose fore the grand opening in June 2007. around the idea of a larger- who contributed will receive a free scale fundraising event for gym membership for each year they on My Campus. Two have already to tour the building,” Babcock says. into storage areas. United Way,” says Millette. did so. been released; there will be eight in “Along with the library and our oth- Th e new facility will open its “Karen Boyd, from the city, ap- Th is fee, currently $125, will rise all. er facilities, why wouldn’t you want doors in June, to what Babcock proached me, as a region rep, to $145 next year. Babcock also cited the new cen- to come here?” promises will be a “resounding to throw the idea around as a Students can watch the building’s tre as a valuable recruitment tool. Th e existing gym will remain in grand opening.” co-operative eff ort between the progress through a series of updates “Potential students will be able use, its offi ce spaces to be turned city and the region. A comedy festival committee was formed, consisting of Karen Boyd, War- ren Nicholishen, and myself, to put the wheels into motion, and the fi rst comedy festival was held in October 2003.” Eh? Th e main event is the silent auction, which garners the Bacon, most money from the festi- val for the United Way. All the items up for auction are do- syrup and nated. “We gladly welcome and ap- preciate any donations for the friends at comedy festival,” explains Mil- lette. “Donations are accepted by Feb. 16 so that we can fi nal- ize the bid sheets, program and the pub donation acknowledgement By Jocelyn Nespiak but we have and will accept Chronicle Staff donations even on the night of the event. We will gladly make arrangements to pick up any Th ere’s peameal bacon sizzling donations.” on the grill. An aroma of maple syr- Anyone wishing to donate up circulates through the air. And can contact one of the Com- red and white are the colours of the mittee members - Karen Boyd week. at 905-436-5656 Ext. 2251; Th e Student Association is host- Warren Nicholishen at 905- ing Canadian heritage celebrations 668-4113 Ext 3501, or Line Mil- from Monday, Jan. 22 through lette at 905-666-6263. Th ursday, Jan. 25. Th e auction will commence Th ere will be a variety of events as soon as the door opens and from Monday morning’s lumber- will end by 11 p.m. Th e winners jack pancake breakfast to Th ursday will be announced during the night’s Pub Night Eh. luncheon. Admission is free for all events. “We appreciate any contri- All ages are invited. Th ere will be bution local businesses and in- competitions and prizes to be won. dividuals are willing to make,” Donations are required to enjoy the Millette added, “whether mon- food. etary to help off set festival For more information and event expenses, or tangible item or start times check out www.sadc- service in kind for the silent uoit.ca. auction.” The Chronicle January 23, 2007 11 CAMPUS NEWS Come fi nd a job @ the job fair

sonalized resume directed at each company of interest. Some “It’s just like going into a job inter- view. Students should be prepared to answer questions about them- advice and selves and their goals,” said Noble. B205 is off ering a quick resume review Monday to Friday from tips from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., now through Feb. 6. Students can drop in with a re- sume and receive advice. “It’s a good idea to do back- career ground research on companies you hope to speak with,” she added. “An online guide provides profi les of all services companies attending and it’s avail- By Jocelyn Nespiak able at www.dc-uoit.ca/ces.” Chronicle Staff Noble said students shouldn’t wear jeans and a sweater. She said Th ere’s no money in your wallet. employers who previously attended commented that students should Photo by Keith Fernandes Condensed chicken soup has LAUGHING OUT LOUD: (from left to right) Much Music Video on Trial jurors Sabrina become the only staple food in your dress appropriately in business ca- Jalees, Trevor Boris and Ron Josol entertained audience members with stand-up com- cupboard. sual attire to make a good fi rst im- pression. edy at E.P. Taylor’s. And using shampoo to wash all 2,000 parts is now a normal rou- “All companies attending are re- tine. quired to be hiring within the next Maybe it’s time to start thinking six months for part time, full time, about getting a job. Mary Noble, summer work, internship or place- Yuk Yuk’s comedy show employment adviser for Career and ment,” she said. Employment Services at Durham Th e job fair is free to full-time College and UOIT, has just the op- Durham College and UOIT stu- portunity at the 10 annual job fair. dents. Admission is $10 for all oth- “Employers pay money to attend ers. entertains at E.P. Taylor’s and have been coming back for 10 “Th e theme this year is to put years,” said Noble. “Th at’s a good in- your best foot forward,” said Noble. dication that companies have suc- Th e job fair will be held in the Os- By Keith Fernandes Not a single poster or fl yer could game for over fi ve years, and have cess coming here.” hawa campus gym from 11 a.m. till Chronicle Staff be found in the entire student cen- travelled the globe practising their It is important to bring a per- 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. tre. art. Josol recently visited Dubai in Although Much Music Video On Th is didn’t faze the comedians the United Arab Emirates to per Trial jurors Trevor Boris, Sabrina at all. In fact, all three admitted that form his stand-up for Jalees and Ron Josol may be more they prefer working college shows. Canadian, American and British used to critiquing music videos, “I like college nights because I’m troops stationed there. Boris just re- they certainly haven’t forgotten with my peers,” said Jalees. Both Bo- turned from a tour in South Africa. their stand-up comedy roots if their ris and Jalees are in their 20s, while “Th e nice thing about comedy performance at E.P. Taylor’s is any Josol is in his 30s. is that it’s so universal,” said Boris. indication. “I see myself getting older,” said Josol agreed with him, analogizing Th e trip kept their audience in Josol. “And it’s harder to stay con- comedy to meat and side dishes. stitches for hours last Th ursday dur- nected, but I like anyone with “Everyone eats meat,” Josol said, ing a Yuk Yuk’s comedy show at the a young mind. My audience is “but everyone likes a diff erent side DC/UOIT pub. young.” dish.” He said he doesn’t perform an Unfortunately, the event was Th e small crowd more than made entirely diff erent act when travelling poorly advertised, as fewer than up for its size in laughter volume. abroad, he just fi ne tunes it to match 100 students were in attendance. A With every punchline the three co- his audience. number of students at the event had medians kicked out, the crowd went Tickets for the show were origi- only heard about it through word of wild. nally $10, but the Student Associa- mouth, as very few advertisements All three are seasoned stand-up tion decided to stop charging for the were posted around the school. veterans. Boris, Jalees and Josol tickets in order to get more students have all been in the comedy to come out for a night of laughter. Ultimate Mascot Fighting Championships to begin Jan. 23

By Jocelyn Nespiak the Beaver? Semi-fi nals are on Wednesday, Chronicle Staff Who has the most endurance? Jan. 24 at 10 p.m. and fi nals follow Puff or Smokey? on Th ursday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. Who will win in the fi ght for Find out Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 Th e UMFC website provides the strength? Santa or the Grinch? at E.P. Taylor’s fi rst Ultimate Mascot schedule, fi ghter stats, rules, history, Who has more nuts? Chip or Fighting Championship. Live fi ghts fi ghting styles and FAQs. To check it Dale? begin at 9 p.m. and admission is out go to www.umfc.ca. Who will strut on stage? Cock or free. Opt out and receive reimbursement

By Marilyn Gray Students who opt out will receive name of their insurance company, Chronicle Staff reimbursement for the health insur- their policy number, and the name ance fee included in their tuition. of the person the policy is under. Th e deadline for full-time Janu- To apply for this reimbursement, Applications will only be accept- ary-start students to opt out of stu- students must complete the online ed until the end of the day. dent health insurance is today (Jan. form at www.aclassociates.com/ Th e deadline to opt out for Feb- 23). sadcuoit. Applicants will need the ruary-start students is Feb. 23. 12 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 13 14 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS Building homes for the birds “Th ese are kids from the (Port By Chad Ingram Perry) united church,” he says. Chronicle Staff “Th ey add coff ee beans and gravel to change the pitch.” Among the quaint, antiquated Beneath his slightly cantanker- homes on Port Perry’s Simcoe Street ous exterior, Barr is a man deeply in- stands a unique roadside attraction. volved in the life of his community. “Gourds by Birdhouse Willy,” He provides unpainted bird- advertises a large green and white houses to local down-syndrome sign. Around it sit large, oddly- support groups to be decorated by shaped vegetables that have been children. transformed into birdhouses. “Th ey do beautiful painting, “Please ring the bell,” reads a sign some of these kids,” he says, point- beside a screen door in the side of ing to another photograph. 1950s brick domicile. His backyard is fi lled with bird- Momentarily, a grey-haired man houses painted by disabled children, in a sweat suit, running shoes and so that they can see them when they gold chain emerges. come to visit. Th is is Birdhouse Willy. In fact, one of these children His garage acts as his workshop. awarded Birdhouse Willy his moni- Th e air is thick with the smell of fresh ker, which, he says, is the only name sawdust and the walls are lined with he goes by. hundreds of birdhouses. Some of his traditional birdhous- Aside from the gourds, there are es decorate the lakefront in one of an array of more traditional, car- Port Perry’s parks. He replaces them pentered bird lodgings, taking the every few years, and maintains them forms of houses, apartments and regularly. churches. “A couple of them have been sto- “I build for the birds, not for the len,” he says regretfully, adding that people,” says the man whose birth he just returned from replacing one. name is William Barr. “People Th ere is even celebrity among houses are meant to be pretty. I Barr’s clientele. build houses that are comfortable “Shirley Maclaine was in here and safe for the animals.” a few years ago,” he says. “She was Still, his creations are pleasing to Photo by Chad Ingram shooting a movie at the McLaughlin the eye. BIRDHOUSE WILLY: Creating birdhouses out of oddly shaped vegetables, Willy has a estate. She bought one of those.” He “I’ve been in the selling business backyard fi lled with birdhouses painted by local disabled children. points to large, intricate model. all my life,” he continues. Now re- “She a good-looking woman,” tired, Barr spent his career traveling Some are the size of basketballs. He the farm to place their order and en- gian gourds as a new canvas. Willy’s he says with a smile and a glint in the world for Eaton’s, and later, man- calls them dipper gourds (refl ecting joy the weather. pictures show richly painted pas- his eyes “She’s about my age, you aging a chain of Steadman’s depart- their handled shape), and explains Th ough he credits nature with toral and animal images, adorning know.” ment stores in Durham region. that they’re imported from a farm in their creation, Barr cleans, hollows gourds. He explains she sells them On this afternoon, Barr and his He also served for 20 years as the Georgia. and shellacs the vegetables. Like for anywhere between $300 and wife are on their way to a nearby president of the Port Perry Chamber “It’s 900 acres,” he says. “At any snowfl akes, every gourd is unique, $500. hospital, where patients recovering of Commerce.For the past 25 years, point in time, there are eight to 10 and consequently, so are his cre- “Gourds were one the fi rst musi- from strokes will partake in some he’s been working at his hobby, thousand gourds growing there.” ations. cal instruments,” he continues, fl ip- birdhouse painting as part of their building homes for his fl ying, feath- He produces a photo album to Barr is not the only Ontario arti- ping pages in his photo album. He rehabilitation. Th ough he adores ered friends. show pictures of fi elds heaped with san to take advantage of this unique turns to a page showing groups of the creatures, Barr is one man who “Th ese ones are made by nature,” the gargantuan vegetables. Willy medium. He speaks of an artist in children, holding brightly painted, is not for the birds. Barr says, signaling to the gourds. and his wife make an annual trip to Minden who has taken to the Geor- organic shakers. Counselling students with care

By Pavan Sandhu lies,” he said. “Families have a huge Chronicle Staff infl uence on how we conduct our lives.” Students face many pressures Keeley’s position at the college in their fi rst year: adjusting to col- and university becomes more vital lege life, living away from home, the as the number of post-secondary overload of assignments, problems students increases and as more in- fi tting in. ternational students enter. Add to the mix the pool of wor- He is available as a resource for ries about failing a class and you’ve students needing advice or help in got yourself a situation perfect for a studies or in life. school counsellor to analyze. “Th ere is a lot of pressure on stu- One man on a quest to advise dents,” he said. “To get through tests and help those in turmoil is Dan and papers you have to motivate Keeley, the new counsellor at the and pace yourself and meet these campus. deadlines.” Keeley brings with him a great “I see between four and fi ve peo- deal of experience. For 30 years he ple a day,” said Keeley. “I like to align has dealt with issues such as ad- myself with the client and explore diction, depression, anxiety, abuse the problem.” and violence. He has also dealt with Keeley has advice for students couple and family problems. who procrastinate. Keeley attended the University “Write down everything you of Toronto and graduated with a need to get done and prioritize it,” Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, a he said. “Do what you have to do Master of Science in Couple and fi rst. Break it into small chunks. Give yourself 10 minutes of focus time, Family Th erapy from the University Photo by Pavan Sandhu of Guelph. He is a member of the then give yourself a reward.” He stressed the importance of HERE TO HELP: Dan Keeley is the new counsellor at Durham College and UOIT. He is a Ontario and American Associations resource for all students who need advice with studies and life. for Couple and Family Th erapy. empathizing with his clients. Keeley believes that the family is “People need to be heard and What Keeley enjoys the most pear and I don’t know what happen When he needs help and advice an important institution. be emotionally understood,” said about his job is teaming up with to them,” he said. “I am told by col- Keeley consults with colleagues “When I meet with somebody I Keeley. “Counselling is not just solu- someone and seeing their life im- leagues that’s a phenomenon that while guaranteeing confi dentiality am interested in knowing about the tion focused, it’s also empathy and prove. happens a lot to students in their of clients. context of their lives and their fami- context based.” “Th e worst is when people disap- early 20s.” His offi ce is in room B205. The Chronicle January 23, 2007 15 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IllScarlett plays a sick show By Chris Bracken Chronicle Staff

We aren’t living in a police state, but IllScarlett made it seem like a riot was going to break out when they performed the set of a lifetime on Jan. 13. Th e Dungeon was host to one of the best ska-reggae shows that the city has ever seen. Th e night started off with the band Walk Off Th e Earth. It was ear- ly and there weren’t many people to enjoy the fi rst few bands, but the crowd started to slowly grow as the band Sure Shot hit the stage. Sure Shot is a reggae band with soft, soothing vocals accompanied by funky bass lines and snapping drums beating. After Sure Shot played their set the crowd started to fl ow through the door and you couldn’t stop them. Th e next band that hit the stage made it apparent that they can’t spell, but that didn’t stop them from making the crowd sway to their tunes. Th e BasTiD SoNz were on their second date of the Straight Road-Trippin’ tour when they gave fans the excitement of melodic mel- low ska music at Th e Dungeon. Stomp Records band Th e Expos took the crowd to the next level of rowdiness. Because they were one of only two bands on the bill to have Photo by Chris Bracken some form of horns in their songs, they had the skankers out in full GETTIN’ ILL AT THE DUNGEON: Drummer Swav Pior and DJ Pat Kennedy (aka PGK) of IllScarlett brought the ska, force for every song they played. Before Breakfast, Little Red punk, rock, soul, reggae - pretty much any sound you could think of - to The Dungeon for a memorable show on Jan. Hook, and A Flower For Tara were 13. only a few of the tunes Th e Expos Jamaica and smoking ganja, Stay- Th e Edge, IllScarlett is one of the big- ers. And although IllScarlett weren’t crowd started to decrease, Th e Next treated the crowd to. After their set lefi sh were comforting people with gest bands coming out of Ontario. the headliners, they got the crowd to Best Th ing still played as if they were the crowd continued to grow, and their smooth lyrics. Opening their set with the song peak capacity and intensity. the next best thing. the jaws of management got closer “Th is is the biggest crowd we’ve First Shot, IllScarlett had the crowd And because the majority of the After what most people said was to the fl oor. played in Oshawa yet!” yelled Alex in the palm of their hands. Other fans were there to see IllScarlett, it an amazing show and possibly the Staylefi sh is a band with the tru- Norman, singer of IllScarlett, as he songs played were Nothing Special, was unfair to headliners Th e Next best show that has come to Th e est of true reggae sounds, and ac- entered the stage. Since having their Not A Prophecy, Rally, Mary Jane, Best Th ing when most of the crowd Dungeon, we can only hope to see cording to the screaming fans they songs played constantly on 102.1 and their hit songs One-A and Heat- disappeared. Even though the these bands again real soon. were incredible. Preaching about Monologues making money Bunch of By Ryan Peterson punks at Chronicle Staff

Where will you be on V-day 2007? E.P.’s Kiah Longo will know where By Chris Bracken she’ll be. She’ll be doing her cunt Chronicle Staff chant on Feb. 8, 9 and 10 when this campus presents the Vagina Mono- Stop, drop, and get ready, logues. Durham College’s Backrow Re- In its fi fth year, the Vagina Mono- cords is back with its fi rst show logues intend to raise awareness of 2007. Th is year Backrow about violence against women and Records is showing it has DC to demystify the vagina. student in mind by putting on “Th e money raised from this is a themed show. donated to a local women’s shelter,” Punk’s Not Dead will take said Andrea Milton, one of the three place at E.P. Taylor’s on Jan. 26 co-organizers of the monologues. and should be nothing short Th e cast of the show held a bake of the biggest Mohawk you’ve sale in vendor’s alley on Jan. 17 ever seen. Th e show consists of to raise even more money for the Photo by Ryan Peterson performances by Usual Bunch Denise House. Bianca Bannister, Of Idiots, Th e Graduation Day, another co-organizer, said that last Jen Militia, Riverside, Youthi- year the group raised between $500 CAN WE INTEREST YOU IN SOME COOKIES?: Andrea Milton (left) and Kiah Longo pro- nasia, and Hello Beautiful. and 800 from the bake sale alone. mote the Vagina Monologues through a bake sale. The show is happening in room C113 Hello Beautiful were the Milton and Longo, who were Feb. 8 through Feb. 10. headliners at the celebration of womaning the station, had a variety 24k Entertainment and Youthi- of treats to serve, including cook- Milton said. “She was helping deco- educated. Th e more you know the Th ere are roles played by men in nasia have shared the stage ies, Rice Krispies squares, cupcakes rate cupcakes all day yesterday.” better off you’ll be.” the show as well. Th ere are also still with IllScarlett and Th e Salads. with the letter V on them in Swed- Milton thinks it’s important to Th e monologues are about more opportunities to help out, doing any- So strap on your army boots, ish berries, and of course vagina de- educate her daughter in women’s than just women’s rights in North thing from lighting to ticket sales. studded bracelets, and gel that lights (cookies shaped like vaginas). rights issues. “We’ve had many long America. Th ere are ones about fe- Th e event will be held in room Mohawk because it’s going to In fact, Milton’s 13-year-old talks,” she said. “Education is power. male genital mutilation, oppressed C113. Tickets are $8 in advance and be a punkin’ good time. daughter assisted her in some of It’s one thing to be scholarly educat- women and native women and upon attending you receive a gift the baking. “I’m pretty proud of her,” ed but it’s also important to be life their history. bag. Tickets are $10 at the door. 16 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 17 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Struggling Lords bounce back player of the game. By Jason Miller “It wasn’t expected,” Leistra said. Chroncle Staff “I just started scoring. It has given Th e Durham Lords women’s bas- me confi dence knowing that when I ketball team now has a 4-4 confer- get the ball I can do something with ence record after going on a three- it.” game winning streak since Jan. 10. Th e Lords then stole another vic- Th e Lords continued their win- tory on the road against the Loyalist ning ways on the road, defeating the Lancers, who they defeated 54-50. Georgian Grizzlies 75-59 to avenge Th is is the team’s third consecutive a loss earlier in conference play. conference win, which improves Samantha McConnell and Jill Leis- their conference record to .500 (4- tra were the two stars of the night, 4). combining for 52 points; McCon- Th e Lords led the fi rst half 36-20 nell had a season high 32 points, 11 but came out slow in the second, rebounds, 5 steals and 2 assists. allowing the Lancers back in the Rookie Leistra also had a sea- game. Th en with two minutes to go son high with 20 points, 6 rebounds in the game, the Lancers went on an and 2 assists and was clutch down 8-2 run to put them back within two the stretch from the free throw line, points. hitting 6 of 8. It was the Lords’ solid But with a few quick steals by defence that made the diff erence in Tice and solid free throw shooting a game that had several turnovers by McConnell the OCAA female and missed opportunities. athlete of the week managed to Key defenders were rookies Alli- score 21 points and maintain the son Chehowski and Sarah Tice, who lead for the Lords. combined for 12 rebounds and 9 Photo by Jason Miller She also pulled down 11 re- steals, helping the Lords to the win. ALL HOOPS: OCAA player of the week, 2007 all-star player and Durham team captain, bounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals. Carly “We lost a tonne of players and Samantha McConnell goes to the line to sink one for the Lords in the fi nal minutes. McGhie chipped in with 12 points you would think that would hurt tario, the Algonquin Th under, 61-53. Th eir off ensive game was solid as assists, 2 blocked shots, and 5 steals. and Tice played a solid 40 minute the team,” said head coach Craig game with numerous defensive Andrews. “But that made us a more It was a close game from start to fi n- they shot 40 per cent (23 for 58) McConnell is currently second in ish but the Lords managed to keep from the fi eld and 89 per cent from the OCAA in scoring with 20.67 stops, breaking down the Lancers tight cohesive unit. We are winning off ence. a few games and that builds confi - the lead, and with eight minutes to the free throw line in the second points per game. go the Lords went on a 15-5 run to half. Leistra was the top scorer with 20 With these three wins Durham dence.” improves their chances for playoff Th e Lords then won their second put the game out of reach. After a slow start in the fi rst half, points and pulled down 7 rebounds Th e Lords continued with their McConnell stayed calm and fi n- to go with her strong defensive play. positioning. If there were a tie for the conference game in a row by defeat- fi nal playoff spot the Lords would ing the second-ranked team in On- strong defensive play and closed ished the game with a solid perfor- She was also named Shoeless Joe’s out the game with great confi dence. mance of 16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 get the nod. Lords volleyball rules over the Seneca Sting By Ryan Peterson scored. “I just did what I usually would Chronicle Staff Improper setting of the ball and do,” Doris said. “(I made) no chang- bad calls plagued the Lords. But de- es to what my regular serving rou- Th ere was some good news and spite their issues, they managed to tine would be.” some bad news as the Lords volley- take the set 25-20. On the men’s side, Seneca was ball teams played Seneca Jan. 17 in “I ignored the ref, because we pumped up to face the Lords after a double-header. were having a bad time with her,” a pre-game warm-up fi lled with en- Th e women won their game, said Amanda Doris. “She was blow- ergy and intensity. but the men lost theirs. Both teams ing the whistle as soon as we crossed In the fi rst set Seneca robbed played to fi ve sets. On the women’s the line and (you) had no time to the Lords of the fi rst point with a side it was an even match. Seneca take your time to serve.” huge block. Th is set had back-and- went into the game 7-1, whereas the Risebrough echoed Doris’s senti- forth action with Seneca carrying Lords went in 9-1. ments, “Th e ref was a bit of a prob- their momentum from the start. In the fi rst set the women were lem tonight. She was making a lot of Th e Lords scored a few points, but over-hitting the ball, yet 16 minutes really bad calls. She was making the by hitting-out and being fooled by into the match they had a four-point game go fast, trying to get it moving, the spin serve they gave up some lead. Th e Lords took the set 25-17. not giving us time. Th at was really points. Th e second set was won by Sene- frustrating.” Th en Derek Estabrooks had two ca 25-22. It was obvious from the be- Seneca wasn’t able to hit the great blocks in a row, helping the ginning of the set that Seneca want- ball over the net in the fourth set. Lords to a 28-26 win. ed to win it. Seneca stayed in the And the Lords, regardless of what Estabrooks sacrifi ced his body in lead for most of the set. Th e Lords hit combinations they put together, this game, meeting the fl oor several regrouped to tie it up, but Seneca couldn’t score. times and the referee stand once. eventually won the set 28-26. Carli Bouma was a one-woman “Gord wants us to go hard, so I Photo by Ryan Peterson Th e Lords owned the beginning army at the net, stopping everything do,” Estabrooks said. of the third set, but the Seneca fans that came her way. “I think I played In the second set a couple of er- supported their team. OK today,” Bouma said. ”I haven’t rors in judgment cost the men a OOOH! THAT STINGS: Kristen Connor and Amanda Doris “Some of the people in the crowd played hard in a while, so it was couple of points. One was having all of women’s volleyball minding the net against the Seneca were annoying, but I tend to block good. I had fun.” the blockers at the net and having no Sting Jan. 17. The women went on to win 3-2. When the score was 12-10 for one to cover mid-court, and another those things out,” said Karlene Rise- Seneca won 15-13. Th e men were to play for Seneca said, “It’s pretty Seneca in the fi nal set, the women was playing a ball instead of calling brough Barnes, who seemed to lose tired, frustrated and disappointed tough playing your old team going, scored fi ve points in a row, thanks it out. Seneca won the set 25-20. concentration when she missed as they slowly headed towards the into the old school that you played largely to Doris who was serving for Th ere were some poor calls in several hits. “I try and focus more bus for the ride home. in before. It’s pretty nerve-racking. I the Lords. Electricity was in the air the third set, which seemed to carry on the game than the people in the Th e lead scorers of the game were know a couple of guys on the team and the crowd could feel the pres- over from the women’s game. Sen- crowd.” Dave Crabbe with 10 kills, Bowen there. I played with them and lived sure on her with every ball she hit. eca ended up taking the set 25-21. In general, the Lords were not with eight kills, one block and one with them last year. It’s tough to turn If the Lords missed a point, Sen- In the fourth set the Lords picking up balls. However, it was a ace, and Estabrooks with nine kills, on them as our opposition. I don’t eca certainly would have won. Th e cleaned up, winning it 25-21. hard fought set, that had full back- one block and three aces. think we played all that well either, Lords won the set 15-12. In the fi fth, game-deciding set, and-forth action before anyone Libero Ryan McIntosh who used so it’s a tough loss.” 18 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 SPORTS NEWS

OCAA - STANDINGS MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

TEAM W L PTS

Durham 7 3 14 MEN’S TEAM SCORING OMEN S EAM CORING Seneca 6 2 12 W ’ T S Cambrian 3 6 6 PLAYERS K B SA PTS Georgian 3 2 6 PLAYERS K B SA PTS Boreal 0 8 0 Crabbe 82 8 11 101 Littlejohn 61 5 17 83 Mayer 30 8 5 43 R. Barnes 79 10 19 108 Bowen 33 11 1 45 Silva 61 9 4 74 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL McIntosh 41 5 4 50 Bouma 55 28 7 90 Estabrooks 43 10 7 60 Lenis 23 2 5 30 Mooney 30 10 4 44 TEAM W L PTS Doris 31 19 14 64 Stevens 11 7 4 22 Bagot 2 0 0 2 Russea 9 2 1 12 Durham 10 1 20 Tighe 18 0 8 26 Cambrian 7 3 14 Luehr-Grima 3 1 1 5 Jenner 4 0 3 7 Georgian 6 1 12 Jung 1 2 2 5 Conner 13 4 18 35 Boreal 3 7 6 Graham 11 3 4 18 Matthie 0 0 1 1 Seneca 1 8 2 Melissis 1 0 0 1 Falzon 2 1 1 4 George Kalita 0 0 0 0 Brown 0 11 0 *Source: OCAA.com Statistics as of Jan. 18 *Source: OCAA.com *OCAA Central East League Statistics as of Jan. 18

Photo by Ryan Peterson

GOOD INSTINCT: Cheryl Silva dives for the ball at the fi fth annual Killer Instinct Cup held at the Campus Athletic Centre Jan. 5 and 6. Whoa dude! Killer Instinct assistant coach Shane Christopher heralded them as the best team in Lords serve the province, because of a number of returning veterans. Th eir 2006- 2007 conference record of 7-0 up fi fth would support that. However, in the fi rst set the Lords matched Nipissing point for point. While the women were attempting annual to put on the pressure around 18- 19, a few contested net calls caused the women to lose concentration. tourney Giving up the last few points, the Lords lost the set 25-21. By Ryan Peterson Between sets coach Christopher Chronicle Staff instructed the women to hit the ball when they could, to lose the attitude Th e women’s volleyball team about the calls, to play with some placed fi fth when they hosted the heart and make Nipissing work. fi fth annual Killer Instinct Cup Jan. Th e Lords were blown out of the 5 and 6. water in the third set, losing 25-8. Th is classic invitational, played Th e Lakers were strategic in their in round robin format with two hits, scoring in the back court sev- pools of teams, involved 12 schools eral times. Th e idea to keep driving from across the province. the ball to poorly covered parts of In their fi rst match, the Lords the court proved eff ective. took on a competitive team in the “One game doesn’t aff ect anoth- Mohawk Mountaineers. Th e wom- er one,” Lords captain Janet Little- en had trained hard for the tourna- john said. “I didn’t agree with the ment with four practices that week calls, but that’s not going to change and looked focused. the way the game ended.” Having set up a specifi c defence After a night’s rest, the women for Mohawk, the women played like were up at 10 a.m. to take on the a team, picking up almost every Canadore Panthers. Lording it over shot, but missed the fi rst set by two the panthers, the women won 2-0, points with Mohawk winning 26- 25-17 and 25-20. 24. Rallying back, the women took Th e last game saw the women the second set 25-22. walk over the Windsor Saints 25-11 Next the Lords faced the Niagara and 25-20. Knights with powerhouse server Earning only seven points, the Heidi Beach. Th e Lords played well, women missed the semi-fi nals, beatting the Knights 2-0 (25-19 and placing fi fth. 25-17). In the end, Nipissing won the Th e next game saw the women tournament, beating Humber 2-0. battle the Nipissing Lakers. Lords The Chronicle January 23, 2007 19 SPORTS NEWS Trio signs up with Ridgebacks New players proud to be UOIT Ridgebacks By Jason Miller PWHL team. Chronicle Staff Mitchell, a Peterborough native, Th e UOIT Ridgebacks women’s said speed and a blazing shot are hockey team added three players to just two of the skills she brings to the its roster to prepare for its fi rst sea- team. She can also pick up some as- son of play in the Ontario University sists and score if given the chance. Athletics season in October. Edwards, a former Father Leo Th e recruits are 19-year-old Jen- J. Austin high school student and nifer Campitelli, a right winger for- Whitby native, said her biggest from the Toronto Junior Aeros as weakness is stick handling but she well as 18-year-old Morgan Mitch- possesses a strong shot. ell and Kathleen Edwards, 17, both “It’s going to be a really fun year defencemen from the Whitby Jr. next year and we get to be the fi rst Wolves. Both teams play in the Pro- to start it off ,” Edwards said. vincial Women’s Hockey League Pitcher said Campitelli will boost (PWHL). their off ence and pick up needed “With these three quality players goals and points for the team. we will improve,” said team captain “I’m so excited and privileged to Sarah Carter. “Th ey will defi nitely be a part of this team,” said Camp- bring more depth to our team.” itelli. “I am defi nitely going to bring Th e UOIT coaching staff is also my best to the game and all the skills optimistic these players will bring I have to the team. Th e school is some fl are to the team’s line-up for great and the girls are awesome.” their 2007-08 (OUA) season. She said she chose UOIT because “We are trying to grow our pro- it is small but growing. She is also gram to prepare for our puck drop in intimidated by big name schools in 2007,” said head coach Gary Pitcher. larger cities, that are far away from “Our goal is to be competitive while her Scarborough home. Th is is also continuing to build our team and a major advantage for her father, attract new players to our program. Emo Campitelli, who watches every Durham is a hotbed of hockey, so game she plays. we will be focusing our recruiting “We wanted to stay in Canada from the Durham Region.” and as close to home as possible,” He said the team has acquired Emo said. “It is great that we found a three solid players who will be con- good school that is close to home.” tributing to the Ridgebacks’ defen- He said Jennifer refused several TRIPLE EFFECT: Kathleen Edwards, left, Morgan Mitchell, centre, and Jennifer Camitelli, sive and off ensive game. Edwards off ers from schools such as New pose for their fi rst photo as members of the Ridgebacks varsity hockey team at the and Mitchell will provide support England College in the U.S and Car- leton in Ottawa, to play 45 minutes Campus Ice Centre. They will play for the Ridgebacks in the 2007-08 Ontario University for the Ridgebacks defence. Athletics season. They will also play in several warm-up tournaments. Edwards and Mitchell have been from home. playing defence together for the Campitelli was also infl uenced by one of her mentors and former the assistant coach for the Ridge- Assistant coach Scott Barker said teams a run for their money next Wolves since the beginning of the backs. Emo Campitelli is confi dent all three players fi t into the UOIT year,” Barker said. “Th e girls are ex- 2006 PWHL season and were infl u- Canadian Olympic silver medalist Karen Nystrom. that under Nystrom’s assistance his system of play and will give the team cited to play at home. We are going enced to join the team by current daughter will be getting the best a competitive edge. to show the competition what we Ridgeback players who play on their Nystrom is not only her assistant coach at the provincial level but also coaching. “We are going to give the other are made of.” 20 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 SPORTS NEWS How the West won Mens Volley ends By Ryan Peterson Chronicle Staff 2006 fl ying high set and a half into the Algonquin Th e East volleyball teams lost game. He was also out for the rest th By Ryan Peterson their games at the 14 annual all- Chronicle Staff of the semester.Dieter Stevens star game held Dec. 2 at Fleming Th e Durham Lords men’s vol- wasn’t playing for personal rea- College. leyball team fi nished fi rst in their sons and Josh Bowen hurt his Representing DC were Josh Bow- division with a record of 5-2 be- shoulder again. While Stevens en, Jon Graham, Janet Littlejohn and fore the holiday break. was gone for the rest of the se- Cheryl Silva. Four games that took place at mester, Bowen just sat out in the “Th is was my fi rst year,” Silva said the end of the semester, which game against Boreal. about her participation in the all- put them in fi rst. Th ese games “Hopefully everything’s star game. “When you play a nor- were not easy for the men, with straightened out after the holi- mal game everyone is your enemy. away games and a lot of injuries. days,” Williamson said. When you do something like this, On Nov. 24 and 25 the men hit In the La Cite game, the Lords you get to know everyone and get to the road for a weekend in Ottawa, beat the Coyotes 3-0, 25-22, 25- learn what it’s like to play with diff er- taking on the Algonquin Th un- 18 and 25-16. Th e lead scorers ent members of diff erent teams.” der and the La Cite Coyotes.Th e for the game were captain Dave Also representing DC were leg- Th under handed the Lords their Crabbe with eight kills and one endary volleyball coaches Stan second loss of the season, 3-0. In ace, rookie Derek Estabrooks Marchut and Gord Williamson who this game Injuries took eff ect. with eight kills and one block and led the women’s and men’s East “Coming down from a block I middle James Russea with six teams. got my middle’s elbow in my eye kills, two blocks and one ace. Th is was Marchut’s seventh time and (it) kind of knocked me out,” On Nov. 30 the Lords played coaching the all-star team and Wil- said Byron Jung, starting setter the Georgian Grizzlies at the liamson’s sixth. for the Lords. Jung had a second- CAC, beating them 3-0. Winning Players for the all-star game were degree concussion and had to a close fi rst set of 25-23 and beat- selected by their college coaches. be replaced by rookie setter Jon ing the Grizzlies 25-16 in the sec- Th e Lords played for the East team Graham. ond, the men fi nished the third and were pitted against the West “ He’s fi nished for the rest of set 25-21. Leading the Lords in team. the semester,” coach Gord Wil- off ence again were Crabbe with Th ere were two coaches per liamson said about Jung. 12 kills and Estabrooks with sev- team the coaches of the top scoring Jung had nothing but praise en kills, one block and one ace. teams in each division. Games were Photo by Ryan Peterson for Graham. “He’s playing well. Also scoring for the Lords were played in a best of fi ve format. He’s still got some stuff to work Bowen with four kills and Ryan Th e men played a close game, WEST TRUMPS EAST: Both eastern teams, which included on, but he’s stepped in and done McIntosh with four kills. but the west won 2-1, losing the fi rst players from Durham College, were defeated at the an- well with the guys. He’s playing On Dec. 2 the men marched set 25-22, and sweeping the next nual all-star game. with confi dence.” over the Boreal Viperes 3-0 at the two 28-26 and 29-27. Th is semester Jung said he’ll CAC. With a whole team eff ort Bowen, who plays right side and Th e women’s game took place arrive until later, he spoke about be working toward regaining his the men took all three sets 25-18, middle for the Lords, had the most at 3:30 p.m. and the men played at how Sawula ran his clinic. starting position. 25-11 and 25-14. Lead scorers for service aces in the game. 5:30. “He walked around and gave us In addition to Jung getting a the game were Estabrooks with On the women’s side, both teams Before the all-star game there was tidbits of information…He told us concussion, Jamie Mayer, who 14 kills, two blocks, and two aces played an equal game, but the west a coach’s clinic with Lorne Sawula, a to be organized and focus on funda- has had repeated back problems and Crabbe with 10 kills and two had the last laugh, beating the East former head coach for the national mentals. Players need to know fun- this season, hurt his back again a aces. 2-1. Silva was the winner of MVP, volleyball team. damentals before they can focus on having the most kills in the game. Although coach Marchut didn’t too many plays.” Lords fi nish 2006 on top of their division Durham College Lords Vs. George Brown lacking intensity and focus. By Ryan Peterson Amanda Doris had fi ve kills, fi ve Chronicle Staff aces and eight blocks, and Jen Lenis with four kills, four aces, and three Th e Lords women’s volleyball blocks. team ended their 2006 portion of Th e next game played at the CAC the season by adding three wins against the Georgian Grizzlies on and one loss to their conference re- Nov. 30 was the women’s fi rst con- cord. ference loss. Taking on the Algonquin Th un- It was a long but close game at der in Ottawa Nov. 24 the women over two hours. Th e Grizzlies took had a 3-0 win 25-19, 25-18 and 25- the fi rst two sets 25-22 and 25-16. 16. Th e women played hard, scoring Th e Lords battled back taking the several points and sacrifi cing their next two sets 25-18 and 25-23. Th e bodies to recover balls. Grizzlies asserted their will in the “Th e off ence is really coming last set and won the game 3-2. along,” said assistant coach Shane Th e lead scorers of the game Christopher. “Th ere is more energy were Risebrough Barnes with 14 and fl ow in the girls’ game and they points, Bouma with 12 points, Silva are starting to trust each other more with 12 points and Kristen Conner on the court.” with six. Th e main scorers against Al- Th e last game of the 2006 sea- gonquin were Karlene Risebrough son was against the Boreal Viperes Barnes with 10 kills, one ace and on Dec. 2 at the CAC. Th e women four blocks, Cheryl Silva with seven fi nished their 2006 year fi rst in their kills, one ace and four blocks, Carli division. Bouma with four kills, one ace and Th e women started with a bang 10 blocks and Janet Littlejohn with and didn’t rest. Taking the sets 25- six kills, two aces and three blocks. 11, 25-11 and 25-19. Team captain Th e Lords’ second game in Ot- Janet Littlejohn led team scor- tawa against the La Cite Coyotes ing with 13 points. Bouma had 10 Nov. 25 was not up to their usual points, and Risebrough Barnes and standard. Lenis each had 8. Th e women won 3-1, taking the Reviewing the season, Littlejohn Come Support Your Team fi rst set 25-19 and the second 25-22, said, “Everybody’s getting more but losing the third 25-23. Th ey won comfortable in their positions and the fourth set 25-15. Th e women we seem to have fi gured out what had diffi culty passing and were works for us.” The Chronicle January 23, 2007 21 SPORTS NEWS Women’s hockey on top More curling

By Jason Miller Chronicle Staff than you can

Th e UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey team were crowned cham- pions at the Humber College Cup shake a broom at Invitational hockey tournament on Nov. 23. monks began sliding around rocks, Th e Ridgebacks defeated the By Matt O’Brien birthing the sport many Canadians Humber Hawks 3-0 in the cham- Chronicle Staff have come to know and love. pionship game. Katie Grant, Ash- Present day curling is far beyond ley Lucas and Melissa Bell each What’s more exciting than sky robe-clad monks sliding uneven scored for the Ridgebacks and diving strapped to a live cougar stones across the cathedral fl oor. Melissa Scott collected her third without a parachute into a fl aming Equipment will be provided, and shutout of the tournament. Scott pool of jet fuel? all levels of players are welcome did not allow a goal throughout Intramural curling fi red up on from the “what the hell is curling” the tournament, stopping a total Friday, Jan. 12 and shows no signs to the “I could curl my way out of a of 47 shots. She was also named ALL SMILES: Megan Friel, Cheri Ostroski and Sarah of slowing down. steel prison cell” player. tournament MVP.“She can be Carter take time from playing to pose for the camera. Th e fi rst two weeks of the event Th e event will take place at the counted on in any situation,” said are going to be more of a tutorial to Oshawa Curling club on Bond assistant coach Scott Barker. “She 2-1. Th e Ridgebacks were down them to the fi nal. Th e Ridgebacks ease participants’ minds and bodies Street, which also has a lounge/bar is one of the technically strongest 1-0 going into the third period af- fell behind 1-0 but battled the en- into the exciting sport of curling. on site for players to relax. goalies I have ever coached. It is ter a slow start, but Donna Stin- tire game and took control in the Curling has been around for hun- Cost is $50 and will cover 12 huge for the team to have a goalie son scored on a wrist shot from second and third periods. dreds of years, starting in Paisley Ab- weeks of curling every Friday from they can count on.” the top of the circle fi ve minutes Donna Stinson tied the game bey, Scotland, in 1541 when Scottish 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m. In the fi rst game of the tourna- into the third to tie the game. Th e halfway through the second peri- ment the Ridgebacks swept the Ridgebacks rallied back and Jackie od with a great shot from the point. Seneca Sting 8-0. Jen Jarvie opened McArthur scored the winning goal Megan Friel took the puck off the the scoring two minutes into the on a breakaway. Th e Ridgebacks draw, skated in and feathered Let’s all get really game with a big slap shot from the fi nished at the top of their division a beautiful pass to Sara Rossall, point that made its way through to play McMaster University in the who put it in the open net. Other a maze of players. Sarah Carter, quarterfi nal cross - over. goal scorers were Katie Grant and Katie Grant, and Amy Moulton Th e Ridgebacks walked over Leigh Simpson on a great redirect each had two goals. Leigh Simp- the McMaster Marauders 5-0 to in front. Bell also chipped in a goal. high in Oshawa son scored the clinching goal on a advance to the semi-fi nal. Th ey Carleigh Taggart made some big great setup from Bell, who led the dominated the entire game with saves in the third to keep the mo- of athletic ability and extreme stunt team with fi ve assists. Scott earned goals from fi ve diff erent players. mentum going for the Ridgebacks. By Bruce Bolton performances. the shutout on what was a pretty Scott turned away all 13 shots to “Th e win at the Humber tour- Chronicle Staff Th e tour will have two shows, easy game for her as she was not earn the shutout. She was also nament was a stepping stone to one in the afternoon and one at tested much but she kept her head named player of the game. building team confi dence and mo- Th e ultimate air assault is com- night. Tickets are available from in the game, stopping a breakaway Th e semi-fi nal game was against mentum,” Barker said. “Th ey have ing to Oshawa in the form of the Big Ticketmaster and are $20 for adults and two penalty kills. the Mohawk Mountaineers. It was grown as a team. Th ey are doing a Air Insanity motocross tour. and $18 for children. Th e show will In the second game, the Ridge- another easy win, as the girls de- great job of understanding what is On Feb. 17 this high-fl ying tour also include the best in talent with backs defeated Lambton College feated Mohawk 5-1, advancing expected of them at this level.” will make a stop at the General Mo- top riders from the Gravity Games tors Centre and will involve a blend and X-Games. 22 The Chronicle January 23, 2007 SPORTS NEWS Basketball kicks off new year Ashley Visser came off the bench in the second half and managed to Both teams grab 7 rebounds and 3 steals, and added 5 points. In their second game, the Lords consolation defeated the Fanshawe Falcons 57- 48. It was a slow start for the Lords as they showed early signs of fatigue. winners Th ey shot 20 per cent from fi eld goal range in the fi rst half. Th e Lords found their groove in By Jason Miller the second half as they shot 50 per Chronicle Staff cent from the fi eld and played solid defence, shutting down the Falcons. Carly McGhie scored 19 points, Th e Lords men’s and women’s and was named player of the game. basketball teams claimed the con- Rookies Allison Chehowski and solation fi nals at the George Brown Jill Leistra combined for 13 points and Seneca New Year’s Classics on and coming off the bench was Roxy Jan. 5-6. Foster who played unbelievable de- Th e men’s team continued their fence, successful season as they advanced Th e Lords fi nished the tourna- to the consolation fi nal and defeated ment strong with a 50-44 victory the host George Brown Huskies 78- over the St. Clair Saints to capture 68, earning them a third place fi nish the consolation fi nal. overall. In their opening game, the Th e ladies once again played Lords were defeated 103-72 by the great defensive basketball, which number one team in the west and was a huge contributor to their suc- tournament champions the Fan- cessful weekend. Leistra stepped up shawe Falcons, robbing them of the her game, fi nishing with 12 points chance to play in the championship and 7 rebounds, and Visser was fi nal. Photo by Jason Miller named player of the game. McCo- “Off ensively we played well,” nnell led the team with 21 points; said head coach Peter Gordon. “We McConnell proved once again her played the number one team in the FIGHTING FOR THE BALL: Rookie Jill Leistra wins the fi ght for the ball on Jan. 16. Leis- all-star status as she played 120 country. Coming off a fi ve-week lay- tra was a main factor in the team’s consolation win at the Seneca New Year’s Classic. minutes, scored 61 points, had 24 off we still managed to play well. I pionship with convincing victories action of their own, starting off the tario team with two victories. Th ey rebounds, and 12 steals. Her hard don’t mind losing its how you lose over the Mohawk Mountaineers 90- season on the right foot as they cap- opened the tournament with a 57- work paid off as she was named that matters.” 84 and the George Brown Huskies tured the consolation champion- 53 loss to the Northern Alberta In- tournament MVP and all-star. Leading the way was Anthony 78-68. Batchelor fi nished the tour- ship at the Seneca College Classic stitute of Technology (NAIT). “Our expectations weren’t very Batchelor with 22 points. Freshmen nament with 68 points. He scored Invitational. Th is tournament was Samantha McConnell led the high going into the tournament af- Joe Cyros and Evan Browne chipped 34 points in the second game and 12 one of the toughest with some of the scoring with 24 points, 8 rebounds ter our performance in the fi rst half in 12 points each. David George re- points in the consolation game. Da- top teams in Ontario, Quebec, and and 3 assists. McConnell was also of the season,” said assistant coach turned from the disabled list with an vid George was the leading scorer in Alberta participating. It was an all named player of the game. Krista Angela Cull. “Th e girls stepped up ankle injury without missing a beat, the fi nal with 22 points while guard - Quebec fi nal with the John Abbott Colley played a solid defensive and played very well. Th e smaller scoring 14 points. Vick Warya added 17 points. Islanders and the Vanier Cheetahs. game, leading the team with 10 re- line-up has really helped the team However, the Lords rebounded Th e women’s team also had some Th e Lords were the only On- bounds, and chipped in 5 points. to come together.” and captured the consolation cham- Lords’ balls struggling to drop David George continued with his strong of- Men’s team fensive game, fi nishing with 21 points, but un- fortunately it didn’t help the Lords. Anthony Batchelor chipped in with 13 points and rookie Richard Buckley came off the bench shooting and added 13 points. Algonquin’s top scorer was Davidson San- elus with 33 points. percentage “After two solid wins last week tonight was easily the worst the Lords have played all sea- son,” said Athletic Director Ken Babcock. “Th e good news is the game is only worth two points not impressive in the standings and the Lords have the talent to By Jason Miller get back on track quickly”. Chronicle Staff Unfortunately, that was not the case as the Lords struggled for the second straight game, Th e Durham Lords men’s basketball team and were defeated 77-67 by the Loyalist Lanc- now has a 4-5 conference record after going on ers on Jan. 16. a two-game losing streak since Jan. 12. Th e Lords played well enough to win but Th e Algonquin Th under came into the Cam- shooting was the diff erence. Th e Lords shot 34 pus Athletic Centre on Jan.12 and put a damper per cent compared to the Lancers’ 46. on the Lord’s two-game winning streak. Th e Lords had more shots and opportunities Th e Th under dominated, winning 107-70. but the ball would not fall, and newcomer Rich- “It was a shocker what happened,” said head ard Buckley was a victim of this. coach Peter Gordon. “Everyone played brutal. Buckley struggled for the second game in a We didn’t play good at both ends of the fl oor.” row, shooting 2 for 13 from the fi eld. Th e two teams exchanged basket for basket Anthony Batchelor was hot from the fi eld, early in the fi rst half but the Th under took con- dropping 24 points, 18 of which were scored in trol of the game with two 10-0 runs, taking the the fi rst half, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough lead at halftime 50-34. as the Lancers got off to a quick start, which Th e second half was dominated by the Th un- combined with poor defence by the Lords, es- der as they scored seven three’s and were 82.4 tablished the early lead for the Lancers. Photo by Jason Miller percent at the free throw line. “Th ey had some quality shots because of Th ey shot an unbelievable 55 per cent (39 for our defensive breakdown,” said Gordon. “We CRADLING THE BALL: Durham Lords freshman Joe Cyros with the ball 70) from the fi eld. Th e Lords struggled from the need better discipline with the ball and more during a Jan. 16 loss to the Loyalist Lancers. fi eld, shooting 36.4 per cent (28 for 77) and did quality possessions in order to win the next few not go to the line once in the second half. games.” The Chronicle January 23, 2007 23 SPORTS NEWS

Photo by Ryan Peterson Photo by Ryan Peterson

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL: Kristen Conner goes across the court to BACK ME UP BROTHER!: Dave Crabbe and James Luehr-Grima of the pick up the ball in the Lords’ 3-0 win against the Fleming Knights. Lords stick to their spots against the Fleming Knights on Jan. 11. Lords win double-header By Ryan Peterson Th e women played fi rst at 6 p.m. Making their fi rst appearance players were absent. Middle James Th e next set was an even one be- Chronicle Staff Heading into the match with an since early in the season were Russea wasn’t dressed because he tween Fleming and the Lords. But overall conference record of 8-1, the Stephanie Verkuyl, Bagot and Raya was waiting for stitches to heal. Di- the men fought hard for the last fi ve If you enter the hallway to the women had practised three times Matthie. eter Stevens was sick. Josh Bowen points and won the set 25-20. campus athletic centre and you’re that week. “I always get nervous,” said wasn’t there for personal reasons. Th e Lords came back strong in greeted by the smell of popcorn and Winning the fi rst set easily 25- Verkuyl. “Because I don’t play that Matt Melissis won’t be able for play the third set, hammering it home the song My Humps, it’s apparent 20, the Lords started the second set often.” unless he resolves his academic 25-16. that it’s a Durham Lords double- with a three-point lead, but gave it “After all that work passing (in schedule. And Jared Collins and Jeff Lighting up the scoreboard for header. up through the middle of the set. practice) it didn’t work,” coach Silver won’t be playing for the rest the Lords were Dave Crabbe with Jan. 11 in the CAC the Durham Th ey fought back to a two-point ad- Marchut said. “You can tell we didn’t of the season, because of academic 11 kills and fi ve aces, Jamie Mayer Lords volleyball teams hosted the vantage and eventually won the set pass well based on how many times reasons. with seven kills and two aces. and Fleming College Knights, beating 25-21. we set the middle. We didn’t set the In Melissis’s absence, Ryan McIn- Eric Mooney with fi ve kills and one them 3-0. However, in the second set the middle and we didn’t pass well.” tosh played libero. ace. “We went in there and we did women’s enthusiasm seemed to Th e lead scorers for the game Setter Byron Jung was back from Coach Gord Williamson was sat- what we came here to do,” said wane perhaps because of the see- were Janet Littlejohn with six kills, his concussion, starting and looking isfi ed with the men’s eff ort. Stephanie Bagot, who plays the right saw game they experienced. two blocks and one ace, Carli Bou- pumped. “We were obviously a few start- side for the Lords. In the third set, the women de- ma with six kills, four blocks and one Left side player Jamie Mayer’s ers short,” he said. “It was our fi rst Th e coaches weren’t as satisfi ed molished the Knights 25-13. Th ey ace, and Karlene Risebrough Barnes back appears to be fi ne as he played match back after a long break, so if with the win as the players were. could have won by a larger margin with seven kills and one block. one hell of a game. you take everything into consider- “Sometimes you’ve got to win but stopped playing aggressively Th e second part of the Lords Starting off , the men had a huge ation we did OK. We could be bet- ugly, but our girls managed to pull and gave up some points. double-header saw the men beat 12-6 lead on the Knights, but they ter, but really it’s a stepping stone to it out,” said assistant coach Shane Th roughout the game, coach Fleming 3-0. gave it up, letting Fleming score a lot next week.” Christopher. Christopher and Stan Marchut sub- While the injuries of the Lords of points. But the Lords took the set Th e Lords’ next game was anoth- stituted many players. seemed to have subsided, many 25-19. er double-header at Seneca Jan. 17. Oshawa Generals hit a hot streak

General Motors Centre. time loss the night before. the Petes’ odd man advantages. terday but being able to bounce By Bruce Bolton Th e Generals spanked the Pe- “Well, we came out hard, played One of the main reason why the back like we did is great for our Chronicle Staff terborough Petes 5-1 and put on a a total of three periods. Last night team’s defensive work was so stel- confi dence,” Del Zotto said. show for the Memorial Cup com- we were not ready to play and that lar was the play of rookie defence- On a side note to the win, assis- Th e Oshawa Generals are on mittee. is why we lost the game,” Gongal- men Michael Del Zotto. tant captain Kody Musselman went fi re, earning points in nine of their Opening the Gens’ fi ve-goal per- sky said. Del Zotto is having a great rook- down on a hit during the game and last 10 games, and are currently formance was Igor Gongalsky, who Besides the Generals’ high-pow- ie season and is on the fi rst line of was taken to the hospital. sitting in second place in the East scored on the power play in the ered off ence the team was able to both special team units. He was Th e club believes that the hos- division with 45 points. fi rst period 13:46 into the game. shut the opposition down, allow- also happy about how the squad pital visit is only a precautionary On Jan. 14, the Gens lived up to Gongalsky is on the second ing only one goal on 17 shots. showed determination to win this measure and that his upper body the hype surrounding Oshawa on power play unit and was ready to Th e team was perfect on the game. injury is minor. the Memorial Cup bid night at the bounce back from a tough over- penalty kill, turning away all fi ve of “Th ey really out-worked us yes- 24 The Chronicle January 23, 2007