VOLUME XXXV, Issue 17 April 14, 2009 New home possible? Katy Perry live in Toronto Story on page 24 Story on page 36 Durham stars ‘dominate’ By Paul Rellinger Chronicle Staff

nd the winner is… For one night, April 3, play- Aers and coaches from the Durham Lords varsity teams left their uniforms at home and joined as one team to celebrate the 2008- 2009 year in sports. The familiar green and gold uniforms donned by the Lords on the field and court were replaced with ties and dresses as coaches sat back and relaxed while their players cheered and clapped. “This is a great opportunity to celebrate Durham College and all of its achievements,” said Don Lo- visa, president of Durham College. “There is a great history of varsity teams here and the level of coach- ing is outstanding. The athletes showed a great balance of aca- demics and sports.” The atmosphere at Trillium Trails banquet hall was warm. Smiles, hugs and high fives were a common sight among the crowd Photos by Paul Rellinger, Kait Nienhuis and Don Campbell of athletes gathered there. “I couldn’t be more excited DURHAM ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Ashley Visser, Mandi Doris and Jonathan Thiebaud are this year’s recipients. about tonight,” said Ken Babcock, director of Athletics at Durham “It’s not only takes dedication 35 goals scored this season. In men’s baseball, pitcher Gary ketball team, Anthony Batchelor College. “It’s simply incredible. from the athletes, but also the be- Katie Watts stepped onto the Rose’s record of 7-1 earned him an was honoured as well for not only Here we have Durham College, a hind the scenes staff – that ensures provincial stage by setting the OCAA record with most wins in a becoming the OCAA career scor- relatively smaller school in com- success,” said Babcock. record for single-season scoring single season. ing leader, but destroying the old parison to other schools in Canada It was a record-breaking season with 11 goals this year. Mandi Doris, who was a force record with 1,833 points. and we continue to dominate in a for seven individual athletes. The Lady Lords of the ball dia- at the volleyball net, claimed two Although Batchelor was ex- number of different sports, provin- Women’s soccer broke two re- mond claimed two OCAA records provincial records. Doris became tremely happy about his success cially and nationally.” cords this year. Brittany Micucci as well. Erica Dewey set a record the career-blocking leader with this year, he said he couldn’t have Babcock added it takes a lot of was honoured for becoming Dur- with most runs in a season with 156 blocks this season, while also done it without the support and hard work year round, not only by ham College’s all-time leader in 22, while sister Erin Dewey set a setting the single-season blocking help of his teammates and the the coaches and players, but also scoring. record with most hits in a season record with 80. fans. from all the support staff. Micucci broke the record with with 25. On the court for the men’s bas- See Banquet page 43 All hail the Chief crowd and offered her congratula- By Andrew Santos tions on behalf of students from all Chronicle Staff three institutions. “I’ve seen first hand his pas- hat do flowers, banners sion for putting students first and and elegant decorations his love for our school,” England Wsignify on a Tuesday af- said.“He exemplifies the values ternoon at Durham College? that our school prides itself on. I A presidential installation. look forward to working with you Nearly 10 months after step- over the next year in seeing all the ping in and filling the role left by things to come.” departing president Leah Myers, In his first official address to the Don Lovisa was officially installed crowd as president, Lovisa looked and welcomed as Durham Col- to the college’s past successes as lege’s fifth president at a ceremony stepping-stones to the future. Photo by Andrew Santos March 31. “My vision has Durham College Approximately 300 Durham stepping up and taking a leader- College students, faculty, staff, ship role in those processes and WELCOME MR. PRESIDENT: Durham College registrar Paul Bishop (left) and alumni, business and community responding to the new trends of Durham Regional Police deputy chief Charles Mercier (right) welcome incom- partners gathered in the Campus the future, leading the way in an ing Durham College President Don Lovisa (centre). Recreation and Wellness Centre’s applied learning environment, gymnasium to mark the festivi- rich in applied research, incuba- different learning needs. General Arts and Science pro- said. ties. Among those in attendance tion of invention and innovation, “Through our post-secondary fessor Sheila Bell was pleased and Lovisa has an extensive aca- were mayors from across Durham and teaching practice,” he said. programs, retraining services and hopeful after hearing Lovisa ad- demic background in post-sec- Region, including Oshawa’s John Moreover, Lovisa said he under- our flexibility in meeting different dress the crowd. ondary education, with more than Gray. Roger Anderson, chair of stands the difficult circumstances learning needs, Durham College “I hope Don will live up to and 20 years of experience. Prior to the Regional Municipality of Dur- that the college, including families will continue to meet the require- continue to maintain the unique joining Durham College as vice- ham and MPP for Durham, John and students in the community ments of all learners and make a culture of Durham College and president academic, Lovisa served O’Toole also attended. are currently facing. positive impact on the economic value all of the contributors to as dean of two schools and cam- Student Association presi- He pledges to continue Dur- and social development of Dur- Durham College’s success includ- pus manager at Confederation dent Amy England addressed the ham College’s practice of meeting ham Region and beyond,” he said. ing faculty, staff and students,” Bell College in Thunder Bay. 2 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Debt adds up for students By Kyle Reynolds Chronicle Staff end up on a beer run or two.” “I’m living paycheque to pay- Several students surveyed cheque right now,” said Ouel- at Durham College and UOIT lette. “I recommend students admit to overspending this year get a part-time job for the school and fear they may fall into debt. year if they aren’t good at bud- Tuition fees have escalated geting.” to a point where some students Financial professionals often are struggling to come up with offer free advice on how to man- the money. age finances. According to Statistics Cana- “Use your agenda,” said Sher- da, the average tuition fee for full- ry Cole-Ali, Accounting Clerk at time undergraduate students Durham College. She recom- this year was about $4,724. It’s mends students with financial troubles make an appointment a huge increase from the $3,064 Photo by Chris Polito it cost the average student to at- with her in the Financial Aid of- tend college 10 years ago. fice. And tuition is expected to Cole-Ali said students waste THE BIG QUESTION: Criminology student Jody Peddar stands beside a UOIT sign rise even more next year. Stu- most of their money on cell- questioning whether the school’s name should be changed or kept the same. dents could see as much as a phones and dining out. 25-per-cent increase in tuition “A lot of students don’t have costs. part-time jobs,” she said. “They “I spent almost $14,000 this think they don’t have to work for the year because OSAP or their UOIT to see new name ? year,” said first year Business Administration student Damien parents are paying for them to name. Commerce major France Bras- go to school. But before they By Chris Polito Ouellette. “I don’t even believe Chronicle Staff “If there were a different name, sard. it.” know it, they’re out of money.” the chances that they would de- Some soon to be graduating She said students should Like everyone else, college The decision on whether to cide to come here would be im- students are worried that a name prioritize and take advantage of students are often shocked at change the name of the University proved, and that’s a good thing,” change might make it hard for the bursaries and scholarships how much expenses add up. of Ontario Institute of Technology said Bordessa. them to find a job because lots of made available at the college. With the cost of tuition, books, will be made in June by the univer- The board of governors cre- people are already not sure what “Education comes first,” said residence, laptops and food, it’s sity’s board of governors. ated a sub-committee to conduct UOIT is, and changing the name Cole-Ali. “That’s your job as a not surprising for a student to UOIT as it is commonly re- research on the possible name would confuse people even more. student.” be overwhelmed with debt by ferred to, is considering changing change. Focus groups have been Bordessa says the cost of the Rosy Mcintosh, a banker the end of the school year. the name because the current asked about the name change change is important. from Ottawa, says most stu- General Arts student Alex name is problematic, says UOIT as well as surveys to community The board is still investigating dents she deals with are respon- Wallace said it was hard to save president Ron Bordessa. members. what the cost of a possible name sible with their loans because money throughout the year. “The word institute is a confus- Possible name changes in- change would be. Bordessa says they understand that at the end “I’m the type that loves to ing word, along with the word uni- clude the University of Oshawa, the greatest financial cost would of the school year they will have spend when there’s cash to be versity because people don’t really McLaughlin University, Technol- be ensuring the public is aware of to start repayment. spent,” said Wallace. “And when understand how you can be an in- ogy University of Ontario, Central the change in name and rebrand- “I would encourage students you live on your own you don’t stitute and a university at the same Ontario University, Lakeridge Uni- ing the university with that new who may struggle financially to really have anyone to tell you time,” said Bordessa. “The word in- versity and more. name. do a budget so they know where not to buy something.” stitute is used by a number of post- Many students on campus pre- If the board of governors does they stand and understand how Most students point the fin- secondary institutions across the fer to keep the name as it is. approve a name change in June, much they can comfortably ger at the same culprit – alco- country, none of which are univer- “UOIT has a nice ring to it and then they would still have to be spend throughout the school hol. sities and none of which have the it’s building a good reputation approved by the Ontario Ministry year,” she said. “We’re young and we like research agenda that UOIT does.” with that name,” said Jody Peddar, of Training, Colleges and Universi- The Durham College main to party,” said Wallace. “I can’t Bordessa is concerned that a Criminology major. “I think the ties. website offers a wide range of speak for everyone, but when some potential students and par- name UOIT is good. The school If the ministry sees there is donor awards, scholarships and you live in residence and there’s ents are confused by the name is starting to get known and we’ll enough support to approve a bursaries for students who may nothing else to do, you’ll likely and may subconsciously choose have to go through the process name change, then it would re- be suffering financially. not to go to UOIT because of the all over again if we change it,” said quire a change in legislation. Campus bookstore isn’t only place to buy books By Cait Hoock venient for a lot of students, Bell dents to another store where it can thing that students can use is great Chronicle Staff said many of them neglect to get be bought at a lower price. for them.” Listen up big spenders. Want quotes and check prices from oth- “If I was a student and I was Because students pay hundreds more bang for your buck? Shop- er stores. “It’s unfortunate because savvy enough to check places like of dollars for textbooks, the staff at ping at the campus bookstore may students could get a better deal Chapters or Amazon, I’d be doing the bookstore must ensure the or- not necessarily be the best place to elsewhere,” she said. it,” said Stewart. dering process runs smoothly. shoot for a deal. Robin Pereira, Dean of Media, Though most of Bell’s courses “Overall there was a lot of con- But while many post-secondary Art and Design agrees that stu- require textbooks, her Canadian cern expressed in September that education fees are on the rise, the dents shouldn’t limit themselves Government class allows students there seemed to be an awful lot cost of books is no exception. to the campus bookstore. “Stu- to do all their research online. of courses where improper book Every May, teachers get a re- dents certainly have choice with Bookstore manager Lisa Gams- amounts were ordered,” said Stew- quest from the bookstore to place reference to the bookstore,” he by agrees the prices of books are art. a book order for the following said. “There’s lots of stuff you can high for students, but there has to She also said that ordering semester. Once the books arrive, do online.” be a standard mark-up to support glitches place stress on teachers. there is an automatic mark-up. Some teachers are acknowl- the operation of the store. “It’s huge because if your textbook Not only does the increase af- edging this problem by making Last year Gamsby intro- is really central to what you’re fect students financially, teachers sure the books they order are in- duced the Used Books program doing, you (teachers) base every- don’t seem to agree with it either. expensive, while others encour- to the store. She said it was suc- thing around a student having the General Arts and Science age students to use the Internet to cessful because it provided ability to read that and come to teacher Sheila Bell said her big- gather information. students with more options. class prepared.” gest problem with the bookstore is School of Justice teacher, Kath- “We don’t sell as many used book Students are encouraged to Photo by Cait Hoock cost, and encourages students to leen Stewart said she chooses as we sell new books,” she said, hold off on buying a book until look elsewhere for their material. books that are economically “but definitely it was very popular they know it’s the right one. OVERPRICED BOOKS : “You can save more than 10 per friendly to students. “I always or- last year in September.” Gamsby said things are going Bookstore manager Lisa cent at Chapters,” said Bell. She der textbooks that are reasonably As well, Gamsby recommends to get a bit tighter because of the priced,” she said. that students shop around for the economy, and there’s going to be Gamsby recommends said some books are up to 50 per cent off and the store orders them Furthermore, if one of Stewart’s best possible deal. “I would even a lot more sharing and students students shop around for in for you. courses requires a mainstream encourage Student Association or taking advantage of the library re- deals. Because the bookstore is con- textbook, she will redirect her stu- private sales,” said Gamsby. “Any- sources for their course material. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 3 CAMPUS NEWS Teddy bears bring hope about the country’s needs, but By Ashley Smith more about the people involved Chronicle Staff who are being affected.” Teddy Bears of Hope was Thinking back to when we were founded by president and CEO children, many of us are able to of Miss Canada International and recall a favourite toy or a special Miss Teen Canada International, teddy bear we were particularly Sylvia Stark, to fill the emotional fond of. We remember how happy needs of children who have lost that special toy made us and how their homes, parents and other much it was able to help us when- family members as a result of di- ever we were going through a dif- saster and crisis in their country. ficult time. Stark says this campaign works Unfortunately, there are chil- to return joy to the lives of children dren in other parts of the world by providing them with hope for a who cannot afford a toy like that to better tomorrow through the com- comfort them during their times of forting powers of a teddy bear. need. The Teddy Bears of Hope have The Teddy Bears of Hope cam- brought joy to children in Cam- paign was created to bring comfort bodia, Guatemala, Sri Lanka and and smiles to the faces of children Afghanistan to date, and this year’s from underprivileged countries, focus is on collecting new and who are lonely and caught in a life gently used bears and toonies for of poverty they did not choose for children in Uganda. themselves. The goal for Durham Region Chelsey Prosser, 17, of Oshawa is to collect 2,000 bears and raise became a spokesperson for the $4,000 and students are encour- Teddy Bears of Hope Campaign aged to make their donation by after she earned the title of Miss June 1. Teen Oshawa back in February. A donation box is available at Prosser said the main reason Hoofers Performing Arts located she entered the pageant was be- at 66 Russet Avenue in Oshawa. cause she was so inspired to be For more information, please con- Photo by Ashley Smith part of this campaign. tact Chelsey Prosser at chelseys- FUNDRAISING: Miss Teen Oshawa Chelsey Prosser raises awareness for The Teddy “A lot of people forget about [email protected] or visit www. Bears of Hope Campaign. the little kids,” said Prosser. “I love teddybearsofhope.com that this campaign is not so much Enrolment increases Financial tips for tough times By Don Campbell was in the 80s, but the forecast is look at their loans because they Chronicle Staff that it’s probably going up,” says won’t want any bad loans on as job market shrinks Hird. their books,” says Hird. The cliché of the poor college “So expect greater financial “So students may have a student has taken on an increas- stress because students may not tougher time getting a line of By Geoffrey Gooden be able to pick up work.” credit, particularly if they need Chronicle Staff ingly truthful undertone lately. Tuition increases, rising un- Since the end of the provin- their parents to co-sign and es- employment and a credit crunch cial government’s freeze on tu- pecially if their parents are out of Even in tough economic times, ition hikes, the cost of attending work.” enrolment rates at post-secondary has been matched by forecasts predicting the current economic a post-secondary institution has Students looking to start work institutions are increasing. gone up. once they’ve graduated may find Durham College Registrar Paul recession will get much worse before it gets any better. The EPI recommends that an increasingly unforgiving job Bishop says the projected enrol- marginal tuition increases may market. ment increase is 1.7 per cent for Which translates to bad news for students trying to make ends be necessary as long as finan- “Younger workers may find the college. cial aid services for students are their choices are limited or may “It’s a good thing for the institu- meet. According to Durham College maintained. have to take a job that is below tion because enrolment growth is “Many students are full-time their expectations or go back good for the health of the college,” Business professors, Rick Hird and Gary Gannon, there are a students and full-time employ- to school and take another pro- said Bishop. “One of the challenges Photo by Geoffrey Gooden few things students should keep ees in terms of the hours they gram to make them marketable that we face is that you need to be NUMBERS UP: Registrar put in,” says Gannon, “so a seem- to employers,” says Gannon. able to have the resources to deal in mind during the recession. Paul Bishop feels that Since a downturn in the econ- ingly marginal increase in tuition Students may not be able to with increased application activity growth is a good sign. may seem modest, but will place jump into their choice of career so our job is to make sure that we omy often means people are re- luctant to spend money as freely, a greater burden on students to right away, but if opportunities have staff and resources available and we’ve had a lot of interest from businesses will need to cut back work more.” exist in a related position Hird to deal with that increase.” those who were employed in the in order to balance their books. “The challenge politically recommends going for it. Bishop says colleges benefit auto sector.” “Students will be affected will be if tuition rates are raised “It may be hard at first for stu- from times of recession and eco- Bishop says the college is work- through the availability of part- where will the money be spent.” dents to find a job in their spe- nomic slowdown because people ing to find programs of interest time or seasonal work,” says Hird says that regardless of cific field, but you need to start naturally start thinking about re- to Second Career students. They Gannon. budget deficits the government somewhere,” he says. “There is training opportunities and return- want to immerse those students “Full-time workers will not be will not make a tuition increase no such thing as a guarantee.” ing to school for further education in the college environment and its spending as much money and impossible for students to han- Although times are difficult to become regular stream of programs in or- service sector jobs might be af- dle financially. now, both Hird and Gannon re- Another factor influencing the der to give them the sense of learn- fected.” “The government may step in mind that like any economic cy- increase in enrolment is the On- ing in a “real environment” as op- According to the Educational to guarantee loans” he says, “so cle this downturn is temporary. tario government’s Second Career posed to setting up a separate sec- Policy Institute (EPI), youth un- I don’t think it will be harder for The silver lining for students will program. Second Career offers fi- tion for Second Career students. employment rates tend to be students to get OSAP.” be in the rebound effect and how nancial support for career training Bishop feels positive about the 1.8 times higher than the overall One area where students may ready they will be for it. to laid-off workers in Ontario. The enrolment increase. unemployment rate. So if un- be affected will be in their ability “The old-saying about the program provides up to $28,000 to “We’re in the business of edu- employment rises from seven to secure a line of credit to pay value of a post-secondary edu- cover tuition and other expenses. cating students and so we know to nine per cent, youth unem- for school. cation being invaluable is true,” “We’ve seen a dramatic increase that as long as we’re experiencing ployment rates could increase Although not in the same says Gannon. in terms of activity as a result of the enrolment growth, we’re doing the to as much as 17 per cent – the shape as their American coun- “Facilitate connections in Second Career initiative from the right things in terms of the program highest since the recession of the terparts, Canadian banks will not your field, communicate with ministry,” said Bishop. “Of course mix that we’re offering; in terms of early 1980s. be as willing to extend credit as peers and with your professors Oshawa being the automotive providing programs that students “The unemployment rate is they were before the recession. in order to network while at town that it is, it’s had a significant are interested in taking and devel- still fairly low compared to how it “Some banks will be taking a school. impact in terms of employment oping careers in,” he said. 4 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL [email protected] Oshawa campus lacks beauty When people turn onto Found- campus. The roads are a disaster ers Drive from Simcoe Street, one across campus. Pitted with pot- of the first things that welcomes holes. Potholes that are often more them are three prominent signs than two feet wide. Long, wide saying, Durham College, Trent cracks split the pavement virtually University, UOIT. The second thing everywhere making driving from that welcomes them is an empty, one end of campus to the other, or white booth adjacent to the Stu- pulling off Simcoe and heading to dent Centre. The booth is meant the parking lot a rough ride. to be a visitor’s welcome and infor- The other issue is landscaping. mation booth, but displays a paper With snow covering the campus sign that reads “closed”. for many of the months while In a tough economy there is students attend classes, the abun- more pressure than ever to draw dance of land between buildings young adults to Oshawa to attend UA, UB and the library is wasted post-secondary school and the and useless. The long stretch of campus that the college and two grass has a few trees and a small universities share needs to see pool that is empty for most of some improvements before the the year. Few students can be fall semester to welcome new stu- found using the area for anything dents. throughout the year. There are signs on the side of Basically, to stay competitive buildings with letters on them, to and welcome students who may inform people that the building otherwise attend other schools, they are about to enter is in section Durham and UOIT need to spend “A”, “H” and “D.” The signs are fad- money to make money. After all, ing, becoming ugly and unattract- “This entrance has been desig- ers Drive which host a few offices, There are two issues that the universities and colleges exist for ive. It’s not expensive to fix. Some nated smoke free” and covering meeting rooms and storage areas school must address above all oth- students, and pleasing the stu- paint would have the job done in a the ground all around the sign are but, at any given time of the day ers to welcome new students and dents both in the classroom and matter of hours. cigarette butts and used cigarette appear lifeless inside and the outer offer a more comfortable environ- elsewhere on campus is crucial. Just outside the South Wing packages. walls are unappealing to the eye of ment to the thousands already entrance there is a sign reading, There are portables on Found- students and visitors alike. attending school on the Oshawa Justin Bourne New approach needed to combat gangs

Gang-related violence in Can- oft-repeated Conservative line in There is no argument to the con- There already exist stringent It will also require the use of ada has been increasing steadily addressing crime, tabled a bill for trary here. laws and penalties pertaining to so-called “soft-measures” in fight- over the last decade. Today, one mandatory minimum sentences What should draw the ire of or- gang violence, homicide and other ing crime, such as community in every five people killed in this for gang-related homicide and dinary people is the utter lack of gang-related criminal activity in prevention programs. Social pro- country annually is the victim of an immediate four-year sentence commitment by this government Canada. The problem often lies in grams such as sports, school, rec- gang violence. Of those, one-quar- for anyone involved in non-fatal to really get to the heart of the the difficulty of actually producing reation or family activities that ter occur in Ontario. drive-by shootings. causes of gang violence. a conviction. target at-risk youth and encourage Caught up in the sordid web of Does the government think for A recent Maclean’s study cited greater police involvement in the gang-related violence are the inno- a minute people actually believe it takes more than six months to community will do more to deter cent victims: Bailey Zaveda, Jane Don token measures like these actually investigate a gang-related mur- gang-related violence than any Creba, Hou Chang Mao, sadly the deter gangsters from criminal ac- der in Canada compared to other mandatory minimum sentence list goes on. Each have their own Campbell tivity? More importantly, do they homicides. In most instances wit- could ever do. heart-wrenching story, connected think the average gangster knows nesses are either too frightened of It would come at a price. Cur- to each other only by the tragic cir- anything about amendments to retribution or too suspicious of the rently only $8 million is being cumstances of their deaths. sentencing provisions or that these police to cooperate. spent on 15 community projects They were shot by stray bullets bills even exist at all? Not likely. Police anti-gang units are often in Ontario – a woefully inadequate while doing every day activities – All major parties agreed with The truth is gangsters are at- understaffed, overworked and in sum for the job at hand. smoking outside a bar, shopping these provisions in principle and tracted to criminal activity by the some cases handcuffed by pre- Prevention has been synony- with friends or stacking oranges the bill should eventually pass in allure of the lifestyle. They are existing laws that make it difficult mous with soft-measure in the po- into a crate as part of a job. Their Parliament. alienated, one way or the other, to legally investigate criminal or- litical lexicon for too long. stories are the unfortunate by- Gangsters must be prosecuted from mainstream society and are ganizations. Everyone, from exhausted po- product of gang hits – those mo- to the full extent of the law. They drawn to it for the appeal of a quick In order to infiltrate, arrest and lice services, crime analysts, local ronic, cowardly acts of payback are dangerous sociopaths with buck and the sense of belonging to convict these gangsters requires politicians and concerned citizens masquerading as honour. little regard to the well-being and a brotherhood of likeminded out- increasingly sophisticated re- alike agree that innovative mea- The public outcry has been livelihood of honest people. casts. sources. Without greater support sures need to be taken to combat understandable and the political They refuse to play by the rules Any threat of mandatory mini- to police, more thugs will con- gangs. response typical. and expectations of civil society mum sentences does nothing to tinue to get off without even being Knee-jerk, token gestures will Our prime minister, toeing the and as such should be segregated. deter that bunch. charged. no longer do.

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PUBLISHER: Robin Pereira EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose CONSULTING EDITORS: Robert Paxton, Brian Legree AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle April 14, 2009 5 OPINION Pills not New age says gay OK always the same way that I always had,” said Piontek. found herself married to a man who ended The level of tolerance for homo- However, complete and utter acceptance up being a terrible father and husband, a man sexuality within Durham Region has isn’t always the case, as many in the com- for whom she felt only friendship. the improved significantly, but there can munity remain uneducated and unexposed Likewise, Lewis was also stuck in a mar- always be more room for growth. to the gay lifestyles. Some members of the riage that wasn’t satisfying her every need. From The Designer Guys to community still lack ba- Typically enjoying her relations with men, two guys holding hands at sic respect for those who Lewis eventually married a man, and didn’t answer school, the gay community don’t conform to societal fully come out of the closet until she was 36. has finally attained a some- Jaime standards of normality. “Sex with men was good, but it was a whole “How are you?” is something what even playing ground By far, getting married other level with women,” said Lewis, who ac- my friends ask me everyday. Up among the normal folk. Rose has always been the stan- tually experienced that other level with Pe- until last year that simple question Pamela Clarke, a registered dard of normalcy, even terson. The pair began an affair and it wasn’t didn’t bother me, but the wording nurse, who now works as a for those who knew better. long until their husbands put the pieces to- has changed and now people want homecare provider, recalls Ron Morin, 46, an Oshawa gether. to know “how are you really?” how the health-care sec- factory worker, tied the Peterson’s husband went as far as tor used to be before such tolerance existed. knot with a woman, a marriage that lasted 15 sending a fax to her workplace, to warn “Even 10 years ago, you wouldn’t see a gay years and bore him three children. her coworkers that she was a lesbian. guy in nursing, and there’s all kinds of them Morin, who like many other closeted gay Cleone Morris, a retired Oshawa teacher, Stephanie now,” said Clarke, an Oshawa mother who men, always considered an alternative lifestyle, didn’t receive a fax with news of a loved one has had her fair share of exposure to the gay but it wasn’t until he was 42 that he came out. being gay, but rather a phone call. Cooper lifestyle. “My first sexual experience led me to my fu- That phone call informed her that her Clarke has watched her daugh- ture,” said Morin, who admits to dabbling on the cousin Wendall, who was married with two ter Aleena, and Aleena’s circle of other side before coming out after his divorce. adopted children and practised law in a small gay friends mature over the years. There are many cases increasingly similar to town, had taken a gun into the field behind In the March 10 issue of the “Even five years ago, gay guys flamed Morin. Previous generations were exposed to his house and attempted to kill himself. Chronicle, Cotey Paterson wrote and were feminine. Now, it’s like the a world that didn’t accept homosexual con- The attempt occurred because some- an article on how doctors are age of flamingness is gone,” said Clarke. duct. one had discovered that he was gay. more comfortable in prescrib- Whether they’re on fire, or just dance as if The vast majority of people inter- Despite Wendall’s lack of success in ending ing anti-depressants because the they are, now that gay men have the ability viewed ages 30 to 45 typically followed in his life, his story sheds light onto the alter- medications have fewer negative to be themselves without hesitation, they are the marriage trend and then later in life native that many gay people choose all too side effects. widely accepted and integrated in society. divorced to be with a same-sex partner. often. But doctors shouldn’t be too While Ange Irvin of Oshawa, a party girl Cindy Peterson and Maureen Lewis, both It is education and support groups hasty when prescribing the drugs; who frequents Club 717, the gay club located lesbians, endured several years of mar- that provide better alternatives. the result is always life changing. in the south end of Oshawa, identifies as a riage to men during the time that homo- The Pride DC/UOIT group here on cam- My life changed after four years straight woman. sexuality was not so widely accepted. pus focuses on enhancing student life by of being misdiagnosed with de- Irvin’s best friend of 12 years is actually a Living out her teen years during the 70s, Pe- increasing awareness about the gay, les- pression. Because of my symp- gay man, with whom she dances many of her terson used to throw eggs at the gay people bian, bisexual and transsexual community. toms my doctor thought the best nights away. just off Yonge Street in Toronto. The group’s treasurer, Heather Craig, came thing for me was anti-depressants. Similarly, Hedi Piontek, an English-Histo- Even though Peterson, who now lives across the group two years ago, met the presi- The medication would imme- ry major attending Trent at Durham, is also a in Oshawa, knew that she was differ- dent, Claudette Charron, and the two have diately make me feel better and straight woman whose best friend is a lesbian. ent and had even experimented with been working together and dating ever since. most of my negative thoughts “I was the first one that my best friend came other women, she still pursued relation- This year most of the executives are graduat- would go away. Anti-depressants out to… I couldn’t do anything, but appreci- ships with men and became pregnant. ing, and Pride will need more than one new only correct a chemical imbalance ate her trust in me and continue loving her Not at all in support of abortion, Peterson student to head the board. in the brain. It doesn’t make you happy just to take the pills. Which means if the patient is misdiagnosed, the prescription won’t help. Also peo- Is incineration a trashy solution? ple must want to change in order pation in a process whereby rampant con- to not feel the weight of depres- Beyond the specific details that articulate sumerism and consumption are imbedded Incinerator facts sion. the reasons for and against building a gar- with an inherent value. Two years ago I found out I wasn’t just depressed. Because of bage incinerator in Durham Region, there are However, after resources are extracted, - The Energy From Waste incin- the misdiagnosis and improper underlying attitudes and ideas that structure produced, commodified, consumed and en- erator is a joint project between prescription of medication, I still our understanding of the need for such a so- joyed they are discarded. Durham Region and York Region. struggle to find that happy me- lution. The result of this process poses logistical - Durham Region is the major- dium between wanting to have Currently Ontario municipalities send 3.6 and environmental concerns as to what can ity partner, responsible for 79 per control of my life and co-operating million tonnes of garbage per year to Michi- be done with the vast amount of garbage that cent of the cost of construction with a cocktail of medications. gan. However, by Jan. 1, 2011, Ontarians will is the inevitable result of such a lifestyle. and operation. I do not agree with prescribing no longer have this option. Incineration seeks to address the symp- - The incinerator is estimated anti-depressants to everyone with Strategies have been tom of this problem, name- to cost about $200 million to build depression right away. Many teen- discussed and debated and ly the cyclical process of and about $17 million a year to op- agers find it socially acceptable incineration seems like the resource extraction, pro- erate. Ryan to be sad and that cutting is cool. most likely solution. duction, commodification - The incinerator will require a Some people are often confused It is worthwhile to ask and eventual disposal of minimum of 140,000 tonnes of Wallis as to what depression feels like and why. Are there reasons be- manufactured goods. municipal solid waste per year, will resort to methods like Internet yond the logistical issues The genius of incin- every year, for the next 25 to 30 self-diagnosis sites to check if they of cost and environmental eration is that it appears to years. have similar symptoms. What usu- impact that shape public close this loop. - Approximately 25 per cent of ally happens with self-diagnosing policy on incineration? No longer will people be confronted by the mass of garbage that goes into is that people will see symptoms The capability to incinerate garbage will a graveyard of discarded commodities in a an incinerator comes out as bot- and start to believe they have help serve a number of functions. landfill. tom ash that requires landfill. Firstly, it reduces the need for landfills. Incineration is brilliant in that it seem- them. They will repeat the symp- Secondly, it removes from the visual land- ingly turns garbage from wasteful excess into toms to their doctor hoping for the scape the violent image of tonnes and tonnes a valuable resource, which is then reinserted of places to put it. diagnosis of depression. of garbage decomposing in a dump, a trou- into the cyclical process of extraction, pro- The brilliance of incineration is that it al- I know self-diagnosis doesn’t bling reminder of a lifestyle characterized by duction, commodification and consumption. lows for such a lifestyle to continue without apply to everyone and I know the excess. Incineration works as a de facto validation suffering all of the material consequences of heaviness depression sets on peo- Advocates of the incinerator proposed for of our collective lifestyle. such a process. ple. I know the feeling of confusion Durham Region do not refer to it as an incin- The term Energy-From-Waste serves to Incineration works as an injunction on I have when I answer the question, erator; it is referred to as an Energy-From- replace the painful reminder of the excessive two levels on the material level, by removing “How are you really?” with noth- Waste facility. wastefulness that characterizes the lifestyle of the violent image of excess from the visual ing. This is indicative of the logic that seeks to most Canadians, replacing this image with a landscape and on a psychological level by But misdiagnosis happens and validate incinerating our garbage. positive outcome, energy production. turning such wastefulness into a socially de- people should never be reliant on It attempts to turn an undesirable excess Incineration works as an affirmation that sirable product, energy. a medication. (garbage) into a desirable commodity (en- allows people to continue participating in a Inherent in this process is the injunction They should want to change in ergy). process that produces vast amounts of excess to continue to buy, to consume, to enjoy, to order to change. What they want, Contemporary values encourage partici- to the point where we are literally running out dispose and to fear no consequence. desire and love can be their medi- cation. 6 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Stress rises as year ends “It’s tough but I’ll be relieved Dental Reception and Admin- when it’s over,” said Giesbrecht. istration student Britt McGinty Tips for First year Environmental Tech- recommends students nap if they nology student Melanie Brooks are feeling tired or if time permits experienced similar stress while in order to be more productive easing trying to find a house to live in next and prepared for exams. year. “Power naps are my saviour,” “I’ve been looking for a place for said McGinty. “I’m usually up pret- April ages,” said Brooks. “Sometimes I ty late when I do my homework think I found the perfect place, but so I miss out on a lot of sleep. And it’s either too expensive or it ends when I’m tired I’m grumpy. When up being too far away from cam- I’m grumpy, I’m stressed.” anxiety pus. But most of the time the house is already taken, which makes me I can’t stress By Kyle Reynolds extremely frustrated.” Chronicle Staff Brooks says her favourite way enough‘ the im- It’s that time again. to de-stress is to exercise. portance of an For most students it’s the end of “I go to the gym pretty much the school year. It’s also a time of every day,” she said. “It helps me agenda. It helps stress, pressure and frustration. blow off steam and makes me feel you prioritize. As thoughts of summer vaca- refreshed and prepared to take on tion circulate in everyone’s mind, the challenges of college.” reality sets in, reminding students ’ of the stresses the last few weeks of I like to listen Sherry Cole-Ali school bring. The combination of assign- to‘ classical music First year Police Foundations ments and final exams is enough while I study or student Scott Anderson has a dif- to make any student scream out do homework. It ferent strategy. with frustration. But add on top “I like to listen to classical music of this searching for a place to live even inspires me while I study and do homework,” next year and finding a job for the sometimes. he said. “I know it sounds weird, summer, it’s no surprise if a stu- but it relaxes me. It even inspires dent ends up in a madhouse. ’ me, sometimes.” Dental Assisting student Anderson also recommends Meghan Giesbrecht says she Scott Anderson studying in a clean environment. wasn’t looking forward to the last Many students live in a cluttered few weeks of school. Durham College Account- space, which can have negative ef- “My program just started client ing Clerk Sherry Cole-Ali sees fects on grades. One way to reduce care this week. It’s the first time stressed and frustrated students stress levels is to keep a minimal- we’ve ever worked on actual cli- walk through her door daily. She ist, relaxing study area that’s free of ents so there is a lot of pressure,” says pressure tends to build up distractions and clutter. she said. “On top of this I have all when students don’t attend to “If my room is a mess I can’t of my final assignments and tests certain things, such as fully paying study,” said Anderson. “I find if I and a comprehensive exam that is tuition or residence fees. She also organize my room and time I’m on everything the class has learned says she can tell when a person is less stressed.” this year.” feeling stressed out. Photo by Kyle Reynolds Even teachers are stressed out Giesbrecht worries studying “You can see it in their face,” at the end of the year. Many teach- won’t do her justice. said Cole-Ali. “If I know or can de- TALKIN’ FINAL EXAM BLUES: Scott Anderson stresses ers find it difficult to keep up with “I don’t know what to expect,” tect that a student is on the verge over his assignments and studying for final exams. their duties, including grading as- she said. “I hate that feeling.” of a breakdown, I’ll refer the stu- signments, writing tests and teach- She advises students be pre- dent to the Health Centre to help needs is to be backed into a corner portance of an agenda,” said Cole- ing class. Teachers are under time pared and develop excellent study alleviate stress.” with no support. Ali. “It helps you prioritize and pressures and deadlines just like habits. She said the last thing a student “I can’t stress enough the im- makes you a better student.” every other student. SA runs surplus second year in a row which is carried to the following Our carry for- year for the SA to implement any Delayed new ideas it may have, or any new ward‘ this year services it wishes to incorporate. included a new “Some of the things we used SA audit website for better for our carry-forward this year included a new website for better communication communication for students,” said approved for students. Student Association president, Amy England. “ ’ England also said that Durham By Josh Wilkins Amy England College, UOIT and Trent each re- Chronicle Staff coming from the need to pay for ceived $10,000 for bursaries and After a delay in the Student As- the executive position of Campus scholarships for students. sociation’s audit statement, the Life introduced that year, and two Part of last year’s surplus also second Annual General Meeting staff positions. went to funding the Women’s of the school year was held on Other costs listed include mon- Shelter. Tuesday, March 24. ey given for starting up a food ser- The audit also outlines recom- In most organizations audit vice area in the Student Centre, as mendations for handling money statements from the previous year well as the money paid by the SA in the future, including the cre- are reviewed, and a budget is ap- Photo by Josh Wilkins to the school for building costs of ation of a capital fund for the SA to proved for the upcoming year. SA PRESIDENT: Amy England helps ensure strong ser- the Student Centre. invest money in every year. This Normally there is a budget that the vices for students on-campus. Total expenses for the year were would save students from having board of the SA approves in prin- listed at about $1.1 million, leaving to pay more for new projects the ciple, which happens around this a profit of about $154,000. SA wants to spearhead. time. It would later be presented change it to September, just be- Initial revenue for the year was cause it makes more sense to do more than $1.2 million, up three Added on to that is the SA’s to- “As a not-for-profit organization, to students in the following school tal assets of $774,000, more than we can’t have huge surpluses,” said year. it earlier in the year,” said Will Ellis, per cent from the previous year. manager of the Student Centre. Student fees generated most of one-fifth of which goes to liabili- England. “So if we have a designat- Usually, only one AGM is held ties which include student opt-out ed capital fund we can put away during the year in November, but The meeting detailed the finan- this, which has gone up by $60,000 cial health of the SA, including rev- due to more students attending checks and funds held on behalf of money for future endeavours.” a financial issue that Durham Col- the school’s various clubs. This year’s audit information is lege and UOIT had resulted in a enue, expenses, and the surplus UOIT. for future projects from the 2007 Expenses remained relatively The bottom line is an unre- available for download from the delay for the previous year’s audit. stricted surplus of about $439,000, Student Association website. “We’re probably going to and 2008 school year. steady, with the only real increase The Chronicle April 14, 2009 7 CAMPUS NEWS Slow and steady doesn’t win the race actors knew exactly how to act By Scott Topolnisky and what information to give para- Chronicle Staff medics. Although the patients were act- You’re in the back of an ambu- ing, the paramedics had to talk lance now can you tell me your them through everything they name? were doing as if it were real. They That’s what was heard Satur- had to check heart rates, vital signs day, March 28, at Durham Col- and occasionally blood sugar. lege/ UOIT, as paramedics from Although patient simulators Canada competed in the Annual and props were used, the majority Paramedic Competition. of patients were actors, who had to The teams were divided into stay in character when the para- three categories; college, primary medics would touch their faces Photo by Scott Topolnisky care and advanced care. The 35 and other parts of their body. “I teams took part in scenarios where try not to think about it,” said Kelly PARAMEDIC COMPETITION: A paramedic attends to an actress pretending to have victims suffered from a variety of Pfeiffer, patient actor. “I just try and respiratory problems from smoke inhalation. problems ranging from smoke go to sleep.” inhalation to spousal abuse. At Chris Potter of Durham Region one point, the spouse actually at- EMS primary care was frustrated College Division Primary Care Advanced Care tacks the police at the scene, with when he and his teammate were Paramedic Division Paramedic Division paramedics needing to respond stumped by a patient and couldn’t 1st Place 1st Place accordingly. These scenarios were figure exactly what happened. “I Niagara College - Shane 1st Place Parkland EMS (Alberta) spread across campus in various don’t like not knowing what’s go- Eickmann, Brock Browett Niagara EMS - Kate Mac- Vincent Daze, Brandie Thom- classrooms to assure isolation. ing on,” said Potter. “You don’t Arthur, Carolyn Chandler-Hill as There were also two exams. know if they are trying to trick you 2nd Place The events lasted 20 minutes, or not.” Loyalist College 1 - Jona- 2nd Place 2nd Place with 18 minutes given for exami- The event originated inthan Sylvester, Ian Naugler Ottawa EMS - Chelsea Rob- York Region EMS Bob Bail- nation and treatment of patient 2003, with the objective be- ertson, Thula Kandasamy lie, Blair Bigham symptoms, and the final two for ing to make paramedics more 3rd Place writing a report on the patient to proficient in their efforts, and Niagara College 2 - Mike 3rd Place 3rd Place give to the judge for marking. to raise awareness of public Huber, Rob Downie Durham Region EMS British Columbia Ambu- The patients and judges were safety and emergency services. - Chris Potter, Brock Bo- lance Service - Christopher briefed on their scenarios, so the Here are the winners dashefsky Naples, Kevin Lambert They will scoop-de-poop for you owners who neglect their pooch’s By Kait Nienhuis poop could end up shelling out. Chronicle Staff Kristina Church, who works in Animal Services for the Town of Cleaning up after a pet stinks Ajax, says that people who leave and, although many pet owners their dog’s private business on have their own methods of dis- public property will face a fine of posal, when it comes to dog doo, $115. In addition, the person will it’s everyone’s business. also have to pay a $30 victim fee, More specifically, it’s Patrick bringing the total fine to a hefty Doyle’s business. Doyle is the $145. owner and operator of Durham Region’s The Number 2 Crew. Because it The Number 2 Crew is a profes- comes‘ from the sional pet waste removal service. anatomy, a lot of The Crew will come right to their client’s backyard and clean up the people think it’s dog poop. They offer a pick up healthy for the schedule of once, twice or three times per week and spray all tools grass, but it’s not. with an all-natural solution to pre- ’ vent cross contamination. Patrick Doyle Doyle started the business with Photo by Kait Nienhuis his sister three years ago. “If it’s anywhere other than your property, it needs to be cleaned up “We thought it was a good idea,” THE DIRTY JOB: Fecal matter lies on the ground rotting in the earth. Cue the 2 Crew. said Doyle. immediately,” said Church. The Number 2 Crew is one of Although the bylaw is tough, three active professional pooper- for years. said Doyle. “They just don’t know precautions are taken when com- Church admits it’s difficult to catch scooper businesses in Durham “If it stays in the soil, it ends up what they’ve touched.” ing in contact with a dog stool. someone in the act. Region. in the lake,” said Doyle. Veterinarian student at the Scott Weese, in his Worms and “Unfortunately, most people Many people are more than fa- According to Scoop-de-Poo, University of Guelph, Amanda Germs blog promoting safe pet look over their shoulder, see that miliar with the smell factor of dog contaminated pet waste that Cushing, says the people most at ownership, says there are three no one’s looking, then walk away,” poop, but many people are not makes it to the water can be trans- risk of catching parasites from dog main risks for people handling a said Church. familiar with the health risks dog ferred to humans and animals. stools are children. Cushing says dog stool. According to Weese, There are plenty of options pet poop can bring to humans, ani- Doyle said that some people put children playing in parks or sand handling waste could cause ex- owners have to ensure their pet’s mals and plant life. their dog’s stool into their compos- parks can easily come in contact posure to bacteria that causes waste is properly disposed. Doyle points out why dog poop ter and says it’s a bad idea if they with contaminated dog waste. diarrhea, intestinal parasites and “Some people say it’s the pet should not be left on the ground. are planning on using the compost Cushing said wild animals and infection of wounds. owners responsibility to pick up “Because it comes from the for soil to grow vegetables in their pets out for a walk are at a high risk Weese, an associate professor their dog’s waste, but not every- anatomy. A lot of people think it’s garden. of contamination. in the department of Pathobiology body has the time,” said Doyle. “As healthy for the grass, but it’s not,” “Those parasites can be passed “If the parasites get into another at the University of Guelph, sug- long as it gets done.” said Doyle. into the food,” said Doyle. animal’s intestines, that animal be- gests that people wear gloves and No matter how you scoop it, According to Scoop-de-Poo, a It’s not just how one disposes of comes infected,” said Cushing. “It wash their hands after handling the best way to deal with doggie waste removal service, parasites a dog stool, it’s also who. could then outbreak into wildlife.” dog stools to protect them from doo-doo is to “put it in a plastic from the dog stool like worms and “What I tell people is that they The risk of contamination to hu- contamination. bag,” said Doyle. “Then put it in the roundworms can stay in the soil shouldn’t get their kids to do it,” mans is limited as long as proper All health factors aside, pet trash.” 8 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Housing market in Durham slows down New home sales have been By Sarah Taylor horrible this year, including Alli- Chronicle Staff ance Homes’s sales, says Lippett. These are causing builders to offer bargains and incentives to draw in Durham Region’s once pros- hesitant buyers. perous housing market has been People who are looking to pur- hit by the slowing economy and, chase new homes can now find according to builders, everyone Photo by Sarah Taylor themselves being showered in may be staring at empty houses DEALING WITH IT: Scott Lippett, president of Alliance Homes, is feeling the backlash numerous free upgrades, and up for months. to $20,000 off their homes. These of the economic crisis. While the Durham Region As- are acts of desperation, says Lip- sociation of Realtors (DRAR), says pett, and builders are losing a lot of tion plan to help stimulate Cana- Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP). These thousands of unem- the housing resale market is fine, profit from it. da’s housing market, wrote Keith This nontaxable money can be put ployed skilled workers are be- when the people who do all the The average price of a home Williams a Durham Region real- towards a new home, or to buy a ing forced to search for work out housing development, the build- in the GTA is down 9.5 per cent, tor. Two of the stimulus parts are first home. of province, says Sooley. Even if ers, are asked, it’s another story. which is a $35,000 drop, says Daw- aimed at new homebuyers. The amount was increased they do find work close to home, “It (the market) has slowed son. Buyers at this time just don’t “The 2009 budget proposes to this year from $20,000 to $25,000, the workers are sometimes being dramatically,” says Scott Lippett, have the money to spend. introduce a new non-refundable says the federal Department of Fi- taken advantage of. vice-president of Alliance Homes Although prices have dropped, tax credit based on an amount of nance. Now when there is work, the Ltd. “The sales have slowed, which poor sales have forced builders $5,000 for first-time home buyers Builders and real estate agents workers are being paid months impedes the building.” to start homes before they are who acquire a qualifying home may be suffering from the lack of after they have finished says, Lip- Alliance has construction sites purchased. These are called spec after January 27, 2009,” wrote Wil- sales, but the people who are des- pett. in much of Durham Region and is homes, and they are sitting empty liams on his blog. perate are those who are in the “Instead of paying the trade building in Uxbridge and Whitby for prolonged periods in this econ- The other stimulus action that trades. within the regular 30 to 60 days,” now. omy. applies to new homebuyers is the “There is literally, no work at says Lippett, “Now builders are “All of our (construction) sites “This year, we haven’t sold any,” Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP). The all,” says Bradley Sooley a Local 46 paying them 90 to 100 days after have been suffering,” says Lippett. says Lippett. Federal Department of Finance union plumber. “There are only a closing.” “People come into the sales office, The Canadian government has says that potential new homeown- lucky few who have a job now, the As a result, there is no sign of but nobody wants to commit to a even announced a three-part ac- ers are allowed to withdraw an rest are on unemployment insur- when the new home sales and major purchase at this time.” extra $5,000 from a Registered ance.” building slump will end. DC’s Whitby campus going green A second story will be added By Chris Polito to the existing part of the building Chronicle Staff with the aluminium exterior. The facility will be fully accessible and Durham College is going green environmentally friendly. this September with two new en- Leadership in Energy and Envi- ergy programs and an environ- ronmental Design (LEED) is build- mentally efficient Whitby Campus ing rating system for buildings that expansion. are environmentally beneficial. There will be an Energy Audit The four levels are certified, silver, Techniques program that teaches gold, and platinum. The Whitby students how to perform energy Campus expansion is currently audits on residential, commercial trying to attain LEED Gold. and industrial buildings. Gradu- “One of the things we’re most ates will earn a certificate after one proud of is working to make the year. campus LEED gold. We’ve really There will also be a two-year worked hard at doing that and Renewable Energy Technician that’s through all of our appliances, program. The first year is the same our fixtures and so on. The facility as the Energy Audit Techniques itself is cutting edge,” said Glenn program, and the second year Coady, a professor at the Durham teaches students how to install, College Skills Training Centre in repair and maintain renewable Whitby. energy systems such as wind and The new classrooms will use solar power and ground source state of the art technology and will heat pumps. allow students to use the technol- There is a growing need for ogy as a learning tool. “There is skilled professionals in the energy Photo by Chris Polito a full student interface with the sector, as the world looks for new SAVING THE WORLD: Mike McPhail, an employee at Kirkland Energy, demonstrates a buildings green energy incentives,” energy solutions that have a posi- solar panel, which will be installed during the Whitby campus expansion. said Murdock. tive impact on the environment. Six vertical wind turbines will “There’s a need for everybody be installed on the roof of the in the world to start investing in ergy to protect the environment cia, manager of marketing at the installing geothermal systems and Whitby Campus, as well as solar renewable energy. That’s the wave and create thousands of green col- Ontario Sustainable Energy Asso- doing conservation and energy ef- panels. The campus will also use of the future,” said Don Murdock, lar jobs. ciation. ficiency retrofits,” said Garcia. geothermal heating. “We want program co-ordinator of the new “The challenge for some organi- “With the Green Energy Act High-demand jobs for energy to lead by example. The Whitby energy programs. zations is finding skilled and quali- that’s making its way through the auditors and technicians are ex- campus leads by example. That’s The Ontario government has fied people with the skills training provincial legislature, there’s go- pected to continue to increase. been our history since 1992,” said recently introduced the Green necessary. So the colleges are a ing to be a huge financial incentive The Whitby campus will also Coady. Energy Act, which would see the crucial part of moving this whole created to begin installing solar be undergoing a $9-million expan- Construction is expected to be province develop renewable en- thing forward,” said Roberto Gar- panels and building wind turbines, sion. completed by September. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 9 CAMPUS NEWS Student Association Ontario 2009 budget changes policies was approved at last year’s annual includes spending for By Josh Wilkins general meeting. Chronicle Staff Many other issues need to be looked at over the summer. After five years as a tri-campus Initiatives like having all poli- post-secondary schools student government the Student cies under one template. Association will be overhauling As of now some policies are ferred maintenance is also wel- an impetus for the possibility of policies and bylaws during the running under an old template comed considering the college’s expanded funding for UOIT. summer. and some under a new one. By Don Campbell need to improve many of its ag- “That is a project requir- “When going through our by- Another revision being ad- Chronicle Staff ing buildings. ing a significant number of new laws, there were either policies that dressed over the summer is creat- “We have a need to improve nuclear engineers and lots of are missing that were mentioned ing an outline on how to change The Ontario government has facilities,” said Gurmen. other people too in project man- in our bylaws, or policies that we procedure or policy. pledged $780 million in capital “Most of the money will be spent agement, human resources and have that aren’t mentioned in our The plan is to ensure that any funding for colleges and univer- on improving the classroom public relations,” said Bordessa. bylaws,” said SA president Amy changes made during the year sities as part of its 2009 budget. space and hallways at the col- “That’s a very important on- England. can’t be enacted until May, when A one-time commitment lege.” our-doorstep type of infrastruc- One incident that highlighted new executives enter office. of $150 million for enrolment The government allocated ture development.” the need for change was the at- Having a stricter set of guide- growth distributed among col- $300 million of the overall $780 The massive amount in fund- tempted impeachment of Eng- lines on how and when things leges and universities is also out- million lump sum to match ing pledged to post-secondary in- land in November that stemmed can be changed will eliminate the lined. funding from the federal govern- stitutions may not be welcomed from differing interpretations of potential of executives making The budget allocates greater ment’s foundation for innova- news for students struggling to the rules in place. changes that are self-serving. funding in innovation and re- tion grant in the recent federal pay for rising tuition costs. Setting up an actual impeach- Much of the shape of these new search grants, in addition to tax budget. With nothing regarding cuts ment process, detailing how and bylaws and policies will come from incentives for companies in hir- “It’s important money or freezes on tuition hikes – when someone can be impeached the advice of Bonnie St. George of ing and training co-op and ap- for us because the university is compounded by rising youth is another topic that will be looked the School of Justice. plied trades students. very research intensive and in- unemployment rates – means at over the summer. Based on her previous work as It is funding UOIT and Dur- novation lies really close to the bad news on both fronts for stu- There are changes ready to be a policy advisor for the provincial ham College administrators are core of what it is we do,” said dents. implemented with no extra work government, her role will be to ad- greeting with open arms. Bordessa. “There’s nothing in here for needed, like the new human re- vise the SA on changes that should “As a college we are happy Three projects in the works students,” Joel Duff, Ontario sources policy that will govern the be made. with the budget and we are for the university, including a chairman of the Canadian Fed- SA’s full-time staff for next year. “I’m going to look at other col- happy with the government’s ap- centre for energy systems in nu- eration of Students, stated in a However, work that has been lege and university Student Asso- proach to post-secondary educa- clear science research, the auto- press release. done on the SA’s election policy, ciations in Ontario to determine tion,” said Durham College vice mobile centre of excellence and “We really expected the gov- but it wasn’t finished in time for what are some of the best prac- president of finance and CFO an internet safety and security ernment to step up to the plate this year’s elections. tices,” said St. George. Nevzat Gurmen. centre to deal with cyber-crimes and to do something to address Will Ellis, manager of the Stu- Some of the policies being “It’s a tremendous boost to issues, will fall under the funding concerns about decreasing ac- dent Centre, described the current looked at are those from Queen’s, these institutions,” said UOIT criteria. cess to post-secondary educa- election policy as nitpicky, with Waterloo, Western and Mount president Ron Bordessa. “Both in “UOIT clearly identified a tion.” small regulations that make no Royal in Alberta. terms of maintaining the physi- number of priorities it wishes Despite the lack of support sense. This is because they are well cal plan and increasing the asset to see built in order to allow the for the immediate concerns of Ellis said that the election pol- established, and in the case of base of the institution.” strategic plan of the university students, administrators are icy needs to be clear and concise. Mount Royal, well run. Of particular interest to Dur- come to fruition,” said Bordessa pleased with funding commit- It also needs to have room for England said, “They have a ham College is the commitment about pre-budget consultations ments given the current eco- students to make mistakes, since manager for their Student As- of $50 million per year over two with the Ontario government. nomic recession and large defi- executives coming in would need sociation who has been recom- years in funding to the co-oper- Research and develop- cit the Ontario government is to juggle their school lives, their mended by all different student ative education tax credit and ment in the innovation agenda taking on to finance it. private lives and their duties to the unions all across Canada about the apprenticeship training tax part of the science and technolo- “It’s the sensible and logical SA. her policy writing abilities, and the credit across the province. gy strategy is one in which these thing to do, investing in the fu- “Students have a lot going on in sound policies they have at Mount “It’s meant as an incentive to projects fit very well.” ture and in the economy,” said their lives,” said Ellis. Royal College” companies and to students,” said Bordessa says the potential of Bordessa. “We need to make sure we have The current bylaws and proce- Gurmen. additional funding for infrastruc- “There is no better place to in- a policy that allows for that. A dures were given to St. George re- “It encourages companies to ture at UOIT will enhance the vest than in the universities and policy that allows students to be cently for review. send their employees back to university’s ability to be an eco- colleges because they are key students.” She stressed that she is simply school as apprentices and for co- nomic hub in the region’s future. places where new ideas emerge. Another thing that needs to an advisor and it will be the SA’s op training as well.” The expansion of the Darling- “It’s new ideas that underwrite be done is to incorporate the new decision on whether to follow that Additional funding for de- ton Nuclear plant will also act as possibilities for the future.” student government structure that advice. 10 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Celebrating women’s day mation session about women in By Jasmine Reid the Congo and a workshop to raise Chronicle Staff awareness about gender, race and sexuality. The Women’s Clinic wrapped The first International Women’s up International Women’s Month Day was March 19, 1911 in Austria, with a Celebration of Women’s Denmark, Germany and Switzer- Day at the Student Centre March land. The leader of the Women’s 19. Office for the Social Democratic Women on campus joined each Party in Germany convinced the other for food, drinks, manicures first three women elected to the and pedicures while celebrating Finnish Parliament that every their gender. year there should be a day world- The second floor of the cen- wide that celebrates women. Now, tre became a section on campus many events are held nationally where no males were allowed and on March 8 and throughout the women showed up to enjoy a light month to motivate women and buffet and drinks before signing celebrate their accomplishments. up for various services provided International Women’s Day is a by three local beauty salons. The global day that celebrates and in- services at the event also included, spires women and some countries haircuts, makeup application and even include IWD as a national henna body art. holiday. “We (women) take care of ev- On their way out, the pampered eryone else and forget about our- women grabbed goodie bags, selves in the process,” said Allison careful not to smudge their freshly Hector-Alexander, Women’s Cen- painted nails. tre co-ordinator on campus. “We “The feedback has been really need to celebrate ourselves and good,” said Alexander. “We had pamper ourselves.” about 125 RSVPs.” This event finalized a month The event had a great turnout of celebration on campus. Other and will be a part of next year’s Photo by Jasmine Reid events held by the Women’s cen- events for International Women’s tre included a performance of the Month celebrations on campus. HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW : Local hairstylist Amber Collins gives a Durham Vagina Monologues, a group infor- College student a new look. SA elections come to a close for 2009 petitive elections. Ian Ngaira won the position of of Durham Satellite and VP of Dur- involved in the SA. We are looking For the 2009 - 10 term, Amy UOIT Board of Governors with ham College went unfilled. to improve our image through bet- England will begin her second 691 votes, beating out Eric Dil- The SA is hoping for a great deal ter marketing and have a greater Pleased term as president after being ac- lane’s 353 votes and Emily Uza of student interest, and will ap- presence in the school.” claimed. Other acclaimed posi- 329. Parth Shah won the position point the remaining executive po- England was pleased with the tions include Nicole Robichaud for of UOIT Faculty of Science with 92 sitions based on an interview pro- voter turn out, but would like to with record VP of Internal, Anthony Boland for votes, narrowly beating out Jarrett cess. Students are currently being see more students running for po- VP of Campus Life, Valerie Naylor Khargie’s 77 and Paul D’Angelo’s encouraged to hand in resumes. sitions. for VP of Trent, Rachel Cavelli 46. Janelle MacDougall won the “We are accepting resumes and “We are in a transition year,” vote turnout for UOIT Faculty of Criminology position of UOIT Faculty of Engi- nomination packages to appoint said England. and Justice, Amy LaRue for UOIT neering in a close race with 171 the vacant positions. A by-election “Many of the positions that By Michael Kelly Faculty of Education, Ian Ngaira – 137 over George Bishay. Jay Gill will be held sometime in Septem- were filled last year were by stu- Chronicle Staff for Faculty of Health Science, Ad- won the position of VP of UOIT ber or October,” said Sallah. dents close to graduating. Next edoyin Odukya for UOIT Gradu- with 930 over Greg Lemieux with With several positions ac- year I am guaranteeing there will After several weeks of cam- ate Studies and Scott Kelly for DC 487 votes. claimed, the SA is looking into be a race for every position includ- paigning on campus, the Student School of Applied Science. With a total of 3,552 votes cast, different ways of getting students ing executive positions. That is my Association elections wrapped up There was heavy competition the SA was pleased with the turn- involved in making a difference vow to the students.” March 20. for other positions on the SA. out, especially on the UOIT side. around the school and running for The SA is continuing to reach There were several close races, Emoke Kerestely won the “For the executive positions on positions. out and would like to hear any however many of the executive position of DC Board of Gover- the UOIT side, we had an amazing “The SA has been active in try- concerns from DC and UOIT stu- positions were acclaimed, a far nors representatives with 123 voter turn out,” said Gibril Sallah, ing to get students involved,” said dents added England. “My only stretch from last years highly com- Votes, beating Nicole Schoep’s 65 current VP of Internal. Sallah. “A lot of students are com- objective is to make sure the stu- votes and Melanie Barnett’s 51. The executive positions for VP muters and don’t have time to be dents voice is heard.” Economy down, ante up

By Miranda Roach tions of the Ontario Lottery and their financial situation,” said Chi- Chronicle Staff Gaming Corporation, says: “The asson. reason why sales are holding The possibility of winning a As the state of the economy steady is because tickets are rela- lot of money is appealing, but the goes from bad to worse, people tively inexpensive. It’s not the same money spent is burning larger are buying more lottery tickets as buying a house or a car.” holes in people’s pockets. and heading to the casinos. Another reason for this in- People might win some of the Why? crease is the number of large jack- time, but most of the time they’re Businesses are losing money, pots available. Each week’s sales losing. which has led to a number of job depend on whether the jackpot According to the Pinewood ad- cuts lately, raising concerns for has been won. dictions Centre, gambling is the people when it comes to paying Steve Chiasson, problem gam- best way to lose a lot of money in off personal debts and providing bling counsellor at the Pinewood a short period of time. family support. Centre for addictions, says 6-4-9 Regardless, gaming sales are on For some people who are des- tickets are more an aspect of hope, the rise because people are taking perate, gaming is the solution. in comparison to slots which pres- a chance to make money. This year’s lottery and game ent a physical distraction. Chiasson says gambling just in- Photo by Miranda Roach sales have shown a slight increase “It’s a lot to do with emotional tensifies the debt. from last year. vulnerability. Those who gamble “It’s not a good solution to solv- BETS UP: Optimistic players create a mountain of hope. Don Pister, head of public rela- through tough times may gamble ing problems, it can essentially more to cope with the stress of make things worse.” The Chronicle April 14, 2009 11 CAMPUS NEWS Young parents of Durham are looking for a brighter future and no cost for the assistance. boyfriend, Chris Currie, 23, by her Although, Patterson believes Clients may come and go as they side. that even though “age is only a Rose of Durham lends please. “The whole nine months I was number,” it has to be the appropri- As a last resort for young par- pregnant the only thing I ever ate time in a person’s life to con- ents, such programs as group thought of was her being born,” sider bringing children into this a helping hand to homes and school interventions says Patterson. world. are those that child and youth She explains that it is tremen- “It’s a lifetime of important re- workers aid with. dously difficult to go to school and sponsibilities that require a lot of many young families Not only are they there so that raise a child. work,” says Patterson “Make sure the children can grow up in a posi- “Raising a child is a full-time job you’re ready for it.” child does,” says Castilloux. tive atmosphere, but also for as- and adding school into the mix is For young student parents, like By Jessica Merrilees She explains that young par- Chronicle Staff sisting the parents who are unable extremely overwhelming; it takes Patterson, often universities or ents are not alone and that there is to care for their children and still a lot of will power.” colleges offer day care service on help out there “All you have to do go to school or work. After the initial shock of having campus or close by. is look.” Group homes usually have so found out, at the age of 17, that she Durham College offers The “When a young adult has a For example, Rose of Durham is child, they take responsibility for many children that the goal is to was going to have a child, Patter- Early Learning Centre, which is a a support organization in the Dur- get them ready to live on their own son was quite relived. non-profit childcare organization not only themselves, but for an- ham Region that provides young other life form,” says Megan Castil- or, if possible, go return their par- She explains that as a teen she for students with children attend- parents with programming so that ents. was into drugs, alcohol and had ing the college or university. loux, a second-year student from they are able to build a positive fu- Loyalist College in the Child and In the school setting for chil- poor habits, but after finding out This day care centre accepts ture for themselves and their chil- dren, the youth workers want to about her pregnancy she felt as if children from the ages of 1 ½ years Youth Worker program. dren. As a young parent, life seems integrate them back in their class- she had something to live for and a up to five-years-old. rather difficult and many ques- rooms so they can continue to ob- reason to change who she was. The center’s goal is to provide a tions tend to be raised. This may be a tain credits to pass their studies. “My daughter probably saved professional service that benefits Other programs that are avail- my life before she even began both the children and their fami- “What am I going to do?” and long road, but you “Is there any help out there?” tend ‘ able to young parents are food hers,” says Patterson. lies. to be some of the many that run made a choice and banks, employment agencies and For Currie, there had always While at the day care centre, the through a young mother’s or fa- in the end it will be support groups. been many concerns that he went children take part in activities such Castilloux adds: “This may be a over continuously before his child as math, drama, sciences, motor ther’s head. worth it. Patience is Bringing life into this world is long road, but you made a choice was born. development and visual art. no joke, and it means that parents key. and in the end it will be worth it. “I remember thinking am I This service offered at the col- must instantly make changes to Patience is key.” ready for this? Can I support my lege is offered to young parents their lifestyle. Megan Castilloux’ Young parents such as Sarah new family and supply them with who wish to continue their edu- They must manage their time Patterson, a 20-year-old mother everything they need to be hap- cation experience as well as raise better with their social life, while attending Trios College for Medi- py?” said Currie. their children. obtaining an education and man- cal Office Assistant, never lets a “I wasn’t exactly a proper role It is a convenient pick-up and aging work schedules – to name a day go past where she doesn’t model for my daughter at the time, drop-off area for students enrolled Each year, Rose of Durham of- think about how happy she is to but from the moment I saw her I at the college and incase of an few. fers help and cares for about 400 “When you have a child you have her three-year-old daughter knew I was going to change for the emergency, they are only a few young parents. Tessa Currie in her life and her better.” feet away from their baby. don’t come first anymore; your There are no strings attached 12 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Faculty contract expires end of August Negotiations for OPSEU are under way

By Julie Frost Photo by Leslie Bates Chronicle Staff

VIOLENCE AROUND CAMPUS: Durham College students Arwin Badilles (sitting) Jon Sinoyiannis, Matty Krysa and On Aug. 31, the contract for Ontario Public Service Employees Justin Coutts demonstrate what bullying might look like. Union, Local 354 is set to expire. At that point the college professors will be working without a contract. According to OPSEU board The vicious cycle of bullying member Sheila Bell, the bargaining team is tied to a new which happen is when their friends out how and where they are able the school board and have it sent prevents face-to-face negotiations By Leslie Bates decide to back away. to tell someone what is going on. directly to their school. until June. Chronicle Staff “Everyone I had come to call The only downfall is, sometimes “This is an opportunity for The union agreed to earlier friends abandoned me and left the tormentor comes after them, parents and students to report negotiations, but the management It starts as young as five years me to Danielle’s wrath. I don’t even though something was done bullying anonymously,” Judy team is sticking to the original and can continue into adulthood. blame them for leaving me if only to stop them. Malfara from the communications date. This is the vicious cycle of to avoid the pain and torment “It wasn’t until I finally came office of KPR said. The union bargaining team has bullying. themselves, but it hurts,” Michael clean to my parents that an action The Internet can also be a met several times during the past Children enter kindergarten Boyd, a Durham College student was finally carried out. At first it dangerous thing when it comes to month slowly working out details. thinking about building sand from Bowmanville, said about his was small,” Boyd said. “Kids were bullying. Once negotiations have begun, castles and worrying about experience when he was in Grade talked to and suspended and it Cyberbullying is characterized there are several matters being making new friends. They do not 3. was good for a while, but life has as any form of teasing or brought forth that will not only expect to go through the rest of Many students feel as if they its repercussions. No sooner had harassment that occurs through affect Durham, but the 23 other their lives living in almost constant are alone and have no one. Some the heat been off them, they were any forms of technology such as community colleges throughout fear of who is going to be around will leave and not let anyone know back on me full force. It got so bad computer or cellphones. This type Ontario as well. the corner waiting for them. what is going on. They will let the I had to get written permission to of bullying can be the one form that One concern is the replacement Bullying can come in many bullying continue no matter how stay indoors during recess to avoid follows someone throughout life. of full time faculty vacancies, different forms. It can start with much pain they are in. them.” The best way to stop cyberbullying which occur due to retirements, childish name calling on the Most children who feel like When the victim is able to is the same way that someone can resignations and other reasons playground and go all the way into they cannot tell their parents finally tell someone what is going stop any form of bullying. They can with, part-time staff. cyberspace. For some children it’s or a teacher what is going on in on, the student can than feel as if report it or even help the victim Some of the part-time teachers hard to realize that they are being their lives will sometimes end up his or her life is back to where it out in whatever way they need. are left to work full-time positions. bullied. committing suicide. According to used to be. The best thing for victims of They are not offered a contract According to founder/ a study done by CBC News Online Students who go to any school bullying to see would be someone in order for the colleges to save webmaster of bullyingcanada.ca, In-depth on bullying, from 1997 that is in the Kawartha Pine Ridge sticking up for them and helping money for salaries, leaving Robert Frenette, one out of every to 2004, six children ages 10 to 16 District School Board (KPR) can them out. students to be taught by staff who four children is bullied. In a school killed themselves because they go onto the school board website, Bullying is something that some lack the expertise or experience. of 500 students, 125 of them will were bullied. www.kpr.edu.on.ca and findpeople, whether they recognize When asked if Durham could more than likely be bullied. Sometimes it does not end information on bullying and how it or not, have been involved in. be the next York University, Bell For some children who are in this kind of tragedy. Some to report it. On the website, parents Whether it is as a bully or as a said, “I certainly hope not,” and bullied, the worst thing that could children are brave enough to find and students can report bullying to victim. expects a positive outcome. Bell also believes that there will not be an agreement reached until after the current agreement expires in August. Even with the hope of an OPSEU board member, the fear of a similar strike scenario lingers in the minds of all who may be affected. The York strike, which affected more than 20,000 students, is a recent memory for the students. The strike, which started Nov. 6, 2008 dragged on for four months until Legislature, allowed students to finally return to school on Feb. 2, 2009. What took place at York was tragic and it is something the 6,500 plus college faculty in Ontario would like to avoid. As the date grows closer tensions could rise but Bell and other faculty hope and believe that students across Ontario will not be locked out by a strike. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 13 CAMPUS NEWS Putting the public’s Make your health a priority this summer

home. Ormsby says while being By Sarah Golan at school, he put off going to the safety before the Chronicle Staff gym a lot more. “Eating at the cafeteria makes Summer is around the cor- you feel gross. Lots of greasy ner and we all know what that foods, makes me want to go to means. It is time to start shaping the gym,” says Ormsby. rights of criminals and toning the body to get that Personal trainer specialist summer figure and that starts Oliver Fernandez says the key it is impossible to keep track of his of sex offender’s will reoffend in with eating better. to fitness is consistency. Exer- By Kevin Hall activities at all times. their first year, but this statistic is Walking around campus, cise can help people lose excess Chronicle Staff “We are both pubic servants. deceiving as nearly 70 per cent of there are many different fast weight, build body strength and We should both have the same rapes go unreported. food choices. Everyday students endurance. The safety of the general public point of view. We should both “We see this reoffending hap- wait in line to purchase expen- Fernandez recommends do- is at stake when convicted sex of- have the community’s best interest pening over and over again, so sive, fattening foods that have ing cardio six days a week, such fenders are released into the gen- at heart,” says Leeanne Strilchuck, the system is failing,” says Donna little or no nutritional value. as the treadmill or the track. eral public. a nurse at Whitby Mental Health Graham, executive director for the Why not bring a lunch instead People at home can do pushups An example of this is the release Care, who disagrees with Selby’s Durham Rape Crisis Centre. and replace pop with water? or jumping jacks, for about 30 to of Orville Dwayne Thompson, a assessment of Thompson. Graham believes that some- Registered nutritionist Syl- 40 minutes. convicted rapist released from jail “We release these people in fear thing needs to be done to prevent via Emmorey, who works at the “A lot of people think in order in early January and now living in of violating their rights, but what reoffending, and it starts with the Campus Health Centre, recom- to burn fat you have to go slow. Ajax. Thompson was nicknamed about the right of regular citizens public. mends drinking eight to 10 cups If you don’t have a lot of time the Transit Rapist for attacking to feel safe in their own commu- “A lot of people have their of water a day, which equals you can exercise 20 to 30 min- and sexually assaulting women nity?” heads dug into the sand saying, ‘It about four to five water bottles. utes, but at a high intensity and using the Toronto transit system won’t happen to me’. The majority When it’s warmer or during ex- you’ll burn a lot more calories in 1992. of people who come in say, ‘I can’t ercise, have even more water. that way,” says Fernandez. Thompson had a planned out We release believe this happened to me’,” says While buying food at school, To keep from getting bored hunting ground where he preyed ‘these people in Graham. try to make the best choices. with a routine, switch it up every on women, targeting the elderly. The location of Thompson fear of violating Emmorey says: “You can couple months. Did 13 years of respectable behav- could not be released because it have things like wraps and then “Muscles are needed to lose iour in prison really change him? their rights, but was a violation of his rights, and load them up with vegetables. weight, because muscles burn a David Selby, head of the Cor- for fear of his safety. If people are what about the Try not to have the breaded lot of calories,” says Fernandez. porate Communications Unit for unaware of whom they are liv- and fried foods. Have the plain Fernandez says, “You should the Durham Regional Police, does right of regular ing next to, how can they protect chicken.” rest your body and not do any- not believe that Thompson poses themselves? citizens to feel As much as we all want to thing for at least one day a week.” a threat. “I don’t know that any woman look good, it’s about feeling good In order formuscles to grow, the “Everyone is their own individ- safe in their own can feel safe,” says Graham. too. To keep feeling and looking body also needs rest. ual person,” says Selby. According More money needs to be put community? healthy, don’t skip meals. “We are all at different levels to Selby the police evaluate people into programs creating neighbour- “Make sure you’re having of training”, says Fernandez. But on an individual basis, despite the hood awareness, but Graham sug- Leeanne Strilchuck’ breakfast, lunch, dinner and a people who are already physi- overwhelming statistics that sug- gests it may only get worse. Diffi- couple of snacks,” Emmorey cally fit still need to train if they gest a high risk of reoffending in cult economic times could lead to says. Have three small meals want to maintain. Fernandez sexual assault cases money being taken out. a day and two small snacks in says people can take small steps He also mentioned that the po- Strilchuck has been a mental Strilchuck believes that sexual between, such as raw fruits and to get healthy by trying to avoid lice have taken measures to ensure health nurse for a year and a half, offenders should undergo a daily vegetables. junk food and going to the gym the safety of everyone in the area and deals with psychological dis- psychological evaluation, which When surveying students daily and weekly. Set small goals where Thompson is living. orders everyday. She believes that includes input from a variety of who live in residence, the ma- for yourself and then eventually, Selby said that special provi- a crime as malicious as serial rape sources ranging from government jority said that they do not eat a those smaller goals will turn sions do not have to be made in does not simply go away. It be- and police officials, to prison secu- home-cooked meal often. Most into bigger goals. order to keep track of people re- comes a compulsion. rity. eat at the cafeteria and dining Emmorey is available at the leased from prison, but they do in “A mental illness is something “I don’t feel safe, and not just for hall. Campus Health Centre every special circumstances. we can medicate, whereas this is myself, my mom was the age range Ryan Ormsby, a first year Tuesday and Friday. If anyone If there is nothing to worry a part of his personality. He enjoys he targeted,” says Strilchuck. student at Durham College has further questions on healthy about, then why make special pro- it the same as a well person would Graham and Strilchuck believe in the Game Design program, eating to stay fit, they can book visions? watch sports,” says Strilchuck. the public’s right to safety should said he noticed a slight physical an appointment anytime, even Thompson’s crimes have made Correctional Services Canada take priority over the rights of change after living away from during the summer. him a special priority to police, but reports that only four per cent criminals. 14 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS If we could talk to the animals... By Adriana Pacheco animals, so the fact that she owns would have to divorce him.” Chronicle staff a cat doesn’t mean she prefers Dr. Erika Friedman PhD is them. a psychologist at George Town Jackie Bedard owns two dogs, University. When it comes to people’s pet a 14 year-old Dachshund and a She has been published in the preferences, the reality seems to nine-month-old Australian shep- American Journal of medicine be a longing for companionship, herd. She also says one of the and has written numerous arti- the kind of lifestyle one is living main reasons for her pet prefer- cles for publication for the United and the feeling that one is giving ence is companionship. Nations educational, scientific and receiving love. “It also has to do with how and cultural organization, about It seems that no matter what much time you have,” said Be- pets and people. pet a person owns, whether it be dard. “And it depends on your ac- In one of her articles, people a dog, cat, fish or bird, they can all tivity level. If you’re more active, and pets, she says that the reasons agree that the reason they picked then you have a more active pet for pet preference are somewhat their pet is that they felt it would and so on.” psychological. She says that pets give them the best companion- Bedard also likes all animals, decrease their owner’s loneliness ship possible. but loves her dogs a lot. and sometimes depression, by “People like pets that go along “A dog is a companion. You providing companionship. Fried- with who they are,” said Melissa can walk them and talk to them. man also says that companion- Tomas who is planning to attend They can also be around for a long ship is a large part of pet prefer- Durham College next year for a time,” says Bedard. “But I would ences and that people pick the career in the health field. never get a really small dog. You pet that fits their psychological Tomas doesn’t think that what can’t really do much with them.” needs, whether it is out of loneli- pet one owns has to do with pref- Both Tomas and Bedard agree ness or the need to give love. erence, or that it says something that pet preferences can affect Andrea Crystal is a veterinar- about a person. your life. ian’s assistant at Callbeck Animal “ I’ve heard that cat people “People have many differenc- Hospital on Thornton Road in are more eccentric and solitary. es,” says Tomas “and if you don’t Oshawa. She says that the most I don’t think that’s true. I have a like pets, but your partner does, frequent pets people bring in are Photo by Adriana Pacheco cat for love and companionship,” then it can be a big issue.” dogs. She says that in her experi- said Tomas. “People just want “Nonpet people can be turned ence working as a vet’s assistant something to love. They form LADY AND THE TRAMPS: Jackie Bedard, her shep- into pet people,” says Bedard “but for many years, people really just emotional attachments to their herd Brodie, and her dachshund Mikey sitting pretty it is definitely a big issue. If my want companionship when they animals.” for the camera and enjoying each other’s company. husband didn’t like dogs then I pick their pets. She also says that she likes all New campus store to open its doors

By Andrew Santos Chartwells general manager Liz ganized a focus group, with the Chronicle Staff McKay pointed out a significant help of the Student Association to change since its opening. address students’ needs and con- Students, especially those in “Other convenience stores have cerns regarding the C-store. South Village residence, can ex- opened up around campus,” she Many students criticized the C- pect an entirely different store said. store’s high prices. soon. “The C-store was just not sup- Planning and approvals for the The new store will offer resi- porting itself and was a model that new store between Chartwells dents, students and patrons a didn’t work. and school administration have place to get food, coffee, drinks We were unable to offer goods delayed the process. and at the same time, sit, relax and at the same prices other conve- When all renovations are com- enjoy the environment. nience stores would.” plete, there will no longer be a C- Chartwells, who will operate McKay noted that there wasn’t store. the new store, promises quick ser- a good business case for where it A store where students can sit vice where customers can pick up was originally placed. down and relax will be up in run- items if they’re on the go. It wasn’t being adequately ning instead. The C-store shut its doors to the used to support the business. Mc- The new store will offer resi- public and has been closed since Kay also said that patrons to the C- dents, students and patrons a the beginning of the school year. store were predominantely from place to get food, coffee, drinks The only information provided to the South Village residence. and at the same time, sit, relax and South Village residents and stu- Residents at South Village have enjoy the environment. dents are signs on the windows meal plans with a higher num- Chartwells, who will operate saying, Closed for Renovations. ber of meals than someone who the new store, promises quick ser- UOIT student Bryan Morgan, would be living in Simcoe Village, Photo by Andrew Santos vice where customers can pick up who lives in South Village, doesn’t for the most part. items if they’re on the go. enjoy buying his groceries else- “They’re only purchasing items SORRY, WE’RE CLOSED: UOIT student Anthony Boland Hours will be determined based where. that are going to offset that plan attempts to enter the C-Store, but no sale today; the on when students are around and because they have the use of the not in class. “The trip to Shoppers Drug Mart store has been closed all year. off campus is really time-consum- dining hall,” she said. The new hours will give all stu- ing,” Morgan said. Since the C-store’s closing, dents an opportunity to utilize the “I don’t mind making the trip Chartwells has implemented a A number of ideas and plans moes said. new store. McKay acknowledged because I wasn’t willing to pay al- contingency plan to make money are under consideration as to what “People who don’t live in resi- that, for the most part, students are most $7 for orange juice. I can see while at the same time, offering Chartwells would like to see when dence really don’t have any other rarely around during the day. why they closed down because popular items on a limited basis. renovations are complete. place to hang out besides the Stu- McKay said she’s committed to students, like myself, in their right Milk, eggs, juice and bread are still Anna –Lisa Simoes, a South Vil- dent Centre. It would be beneficial making it an enjoyable environ- frame of mind, won’t pay the pric- available for purchase at the front lage resident, was quick to point to all.” ment for everyone. es they were asking,” he said. counter next to the dining hall. out what she would like to see In addition, Chartwells has “In the end, we want to find Opened by campus food pro- “Selling items at the front coun- after everything is said, done and consulted Facilities Management something that works best and is vider Chartwells in 2003 around ter has been quite successful,” Mc- finally open. for Durham College and Deb relevant to what students needs Christmas, the intent was for the Kay said. “It would be awesome if there Kinkaid, director of Campus Ser- are.” C-store to provide students the op- Chartwells intent has always was a place with comfy chairs, a vices. Chartwells has also turned to Preparations and plans are un- portunity to pick up sundry items been to fill the space and put fireplace and where a bunch of student surveys and focus groups der way to have renovations com- like water, juice, bread and snacks. something in place of the C-store people wanted to hang out, even for feedback on their services. plete by this fall, in time for the since it closed. those not living in residence,” Si- Most recently, Chartwells or- new school year. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 15 CAMPUS NEWS Durham’s doors stay Religion: is it the problem or solution open for summer it’s politics, it’s me that leads to con- By Erin Haag flict.” By Sadie Brooks Dean of Media, Art and Design. In her posi- Chronicle Staff Palmer says there’s a definite differ- Chronicle Staff tion, Hale goes to meetings, does a lot of sched- Three major belief systems came ence between love of God and religion uling and hires part-time faculty. together to answer the question, is re- saying that when people turn their Ever wondered what happens on campus “We’re really busy,” she said of the months ligion a source of conflict? backs on God there is conflict. when the winter semester ends? between the winter and fall semesters. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Students’ “The God I believe in is a God that Probably not, because the majority of stu- According to her, the campus isn’t necessar- Association (AMSA) at UOIT held an came to this planet out of love for peo- dents have disappeared and could either care ily dead during the spring and summer months. interfaith symposium at Durham Col- ple,” says Palmer. “True faith and reli- less about who’s still around or they just haven’t “It’s busier in a different way,” said Hale. lege on March 19 to ask atheists, Chris- gion is going out of your way to take a clue the place is still open. She says teachers are here until near the tians and Muslims what they thought care of people.” But although some may be unsure of who or end of June planning for the fall semester and of this question in regards to their own Ataul Wahid Lahaye, a celebrated what is on campus from mid-April to Septem- that there are lots of conferences going on, as personal beliefs. member of the Muslim community ber, there are a number of things going on. well as summer programs. Before the discussion began Mike and accomplished documentary film- One busy person at the school is Chris Hin- Hale says the office and administration staff Payton, who delivered the atheist per- maker, described religion as not only ton, director of the Innovation Centre, which will take their vacation during July and August spective on the issue, gave insight on a source of conflict, but also a source offers teaching and learning expertise, as well when it isn’t as busy, but that everyone gener- the human condition and why he be- of peace. as leadership and support for all Durham Col- ally takes their vacation at different times. lieved it’s important to discuss these Through this contradiction Lahaye lege and UOIT faculty year-round. During her vacation time, Hale likes to travel issues. discussed the current state of the Hinton works during the spring and sum- with a project in mind and go places for a rea- “We need to find out why we think economy and described it as the real mer months, ensuring that faculty are pre- son. “I don’t like sitting by the pool,” she said. the way that we do,” says Payton “The source of conflict that the world is fac- pared for their upcoming semesters. He says Full-time teacher, John Schnayder, is also best way to do that is through debat- ing today. May and June are busy months, whereas July kept busy after April. ing.” “As the recession deepens people and August tend to be quieter, so he will usually He said between April and June, there The night began with a recitation are unaware the economic disease take his vacation during this time. are staff meetings, training sessions, co- from the Qur’an followed by Payton’s is based on the principle of interest,” His team, consisting of faculty, support staff ordinator meetings, as well as meetings address. says Lahaye. “Islam wants to bring and administrative staff, will often do the same with the dean. Schnayder is here until Payton, an award-winning aca- an economic system that works.” throughout these months. the end of June preparing for the fall se- demic at York University in Toronto, Lahaye went on to discuss the Zakat, “By in large, I expect to see less of them,” mester and updating his course material. describes himself as a “So what?” athe- a section of the Qur’an that discusses Hinton said of his team following the winter It’s easy to understand why after April, those ist and says people refuse to see reli- taxing the assets of people so that semester. who have been dismissed for the spring and gion as another human institution. money isn’t horded and is evenly dis- Hinton says one benefit during these summer months ultimately ignore the abun- “Religions shroud ideas with antiq- tributed among the people in order to months is parking closer to the building since dance of missing bodies around campus. uities,” says Payton “The world doesn’t keep the economy moving instead. not as many convenient spaces are being oc- It’s also easy to forget this campus when one need people who feel guilty about “Right now there are billionaires cupied. isn’t waking up early to catch the 7:15 bus to its what they’ve done…The world needs and billions without,” says Lahaye It’s kind of quiet,” he said. But despite the doors every morning. people who aren’t afraid to look the “That’s what Islam wants to stop.” increase in good parking spaces, there is still And it’s even easier to care less about those facts in the face.” Moderator Farhan Basharat de- much going on during the warmer months. who may still be doing so. It’s not that they Pastor Don Palmer, of Northern scribed AMSA as part of an interna- Hinton says there are math and science camps, choose to forget, but that’s what vacation lets Ireland and a World Religions teacher tional movement to bring religions as well as conferences, and even residence op- one do. If these dismissed students didn’t have in Pickering, provided the Christian closer together. portunities available during this time. a few months to forget the memory of the past standpoint on religion as a source of Regardless of their differing sys- Another busy bee buzzing around campus year, they might not be back for a second round conflict. tems of faith and contradictory beliefs, after April is Charlotte Hale, Associate come September. “I’ve seen it first-hand,” he says “It’s the three speakers could all agree that not just religion that leads to conflict, religion is a source of conflict, but not the sole source of conflict. 16 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Media can deal with grief

there is a true dark and twisted crimes are committed in Toronto “A big thing for me is I try to a police beat reporter at the Bar- reality. in one day and how many arrests become friends with some of the rie Advance, spoke about when Trauma “At least half of every newscast are made,” said Rath. victims. I try to make them feel news became personal. probably contains stories that are “We maybe run four or five sto- like they aren’t just a story for that Ramsay said it was like being a either violence or crime stories ries a day that are crime related.” day. “zombie writer” when she had to centre is here at home, accidents, fires, Most journalists do not receive I try to keep in touch with cover the story about 15-year-old to war stories from abroad,” said formal training in dealing with them as their case or their story Brandon Crisp going missing. Leslie Roberts, senior anchor and victims of violence and trauma. goes through the courts,” said Mc- This story was personal be- editor of Global News, Ontario. The DART Center for Journal- Donald. cause Ramsay works with Crisp’s a valuable Roberts feels as members of ism and Trauma started in 1999 at mother and she had to deal with the media it is important to de- the University of Washington and At least half of seeing the reactions from the liver the facts and stay discon- has become a valuable resource mother as the story unfolded. resource nected from a story to avoid be- for journalists and reporters. every‘ newscast When something is personal ing sucked in and letting it affect The DART Center offers tips probably contains in a story it is possible that writ- one’s overall emotions when writ- for dealing with many kinds of stories that are ers will block out the hurtful parts used by ing or presenting the story. trauma, like dealing with a story and end up leaving out vital infor- “With violence as a reporter on a murder. either violence or mation. you are able to disconnect from DART recommends to focus crime stories. When things get personal reporters it very easily because you don’t on the life of the victim and the ef- DART recommends that report- know the human side. You just fects of the murder on the victim’s ’ ers should not let it be a disadvan- Leslie Roberts By Amanda Gaudet know the crimes and the faceless family and friends instead of sen- tage to a story. Chronicle Staff victims,” said Roberts. sationalizing the grisly details. Instead, they should let it help “But it’s when you hear from They also recommend sensi- “People sometimes feel used them to be a better reporter by If it bleeds it leads is the sad the people who are suffering, that tivity in reporting and writing to by the media and it’s really impor- paying attention to their own but true rule that is present in to- is pretty heavy.” help build trust between sources tant for me as a reporter to have emotions and including those day’s media. It’s a big world where there is because they might be reluctant a relationship with these people emotions in a story. Blood, guts and gore are what a lot of news to be covered, but to speak with media following the that doesn’t end on the day of my “I am a member of the public the public looks for, but what when the idea of news is brought crime, but months later may feel story.” like everybody else, so I think I about the people who have to to the table it is associated with a like sharing stories with a report- Although having empathy is am equally as disturbed by hear- present this information day in lot of negatives. er who has treated them respect- important, when a story gets too ing the news and presenting it and day out. According to Ted Rath, man- fully. personal the media can end up as anybody else would be about In a world where people have aging editor of Toronto 24 hours, Catherine McDonald, a crime reporting what they never ex- hearing it,” said Rath. a taste for what is going wrong fractions of a percentage of sto- reporter with Global News in pected to. “If you hear about a school in the community, some people ries about violence go to print Toronto, follows this philosophy During a presentation on shooting and I hear about a have a problem knowing that be- everyday. about staying human while being Monday, March 16 to a first year school shooting, in the end we’ll yond their perfect fantasy world “I can’t imagine how many a reporter on the scene. Journalism class, Janis Ramsay, both have the same reaction.” The Chronicle April 14, 2009 17 CAMPUS NEWS Local man walked with King was to be invited by a member. ther King had joined in to show When the march in Washing- drive to be a part of the civil rights He was 24 years old when he his appreciation of what Radcliffe ton happened in 1963, Radcliffe movement, he walked the streets Civil rights joined. and others were doing. It showed was 29 years old. with King and thousands of others, Radcliffe had participated in the the solidarity between the main- He joined the march because and what Radcliffe remembers is civil rights movement. There were stream that King belonged to, and it was connected to the civil rights what struck him was “the good paved way many sit ins in front of hotels and what Radcliffe was doing to fight movement and was seen as a great mood of the people. There was no other public places that would not against segregation. event. thought of violence.” allow black people to enter. In the Radcliffe describes King as With all of the people who had “I believe that Obama would southern United States, a number someone who would not bring joined the march, it would be seen say that without King’s efforts and for Obama of people were arrested for dem- attention to himself, and did not as “the largest gathering of demon- the efforts of the thousands and onstrations. think that this would be the man strators in American history,” says thousands of people he couldn’t By Kaitlyn Anne At one of the demonstrations, that would later become the face Radcliffe. possibly be where he is today,” Kondrachuk in Los Angeles 1960, Martin Lu- of history. With Radcliffe’s fascination and says Radcliffe. Chronicle Staff

After all of the campaigns, sit ins and arrests that went on during David Radcliffe’s life, he still could not believe even during Barack Obama’s campaign, that a person International car theft-ring of colour, an African American, could become the president of the United States. Radcliffe, a Durham Region resident, grew up on Nantucket broken up by York police Island in Massachusetts and later moved onto the mainland. 25, 2009, 48 vehicles were taken crates. When they found the sto- “There’s a trend towards more of He joined the U.S. Navy when By Jeremy Eeuwes he was 17, without finishing high Chronicle Staff from peoples’ driveways. Police len vehicles “we normally found them this year,” so preparations school. When he was in the navy, believe these were cars were left one at a time,” said Moffat, and for next year will be crucial. running and the owners inside many times scattered through- In regards to next winter, the he developed friendships with in- Gone in 60 seconds? More like their houses. After the cars are out the port. However, they have YRP plans to raise more aware- dividuals who interested him in 5 when the car’s already started. stolen they are loaded into ship- also recieved calls from other ness about these types of thefts. the civil rights movement. York Region Police have re- ping crates and sent to ports any- countries saying that the con- “If you don’t want to be vic- When they would dock in the cently made two arrests in con- where from here to Halifax. The tents of the crate don’t match the timized don’t leave your vehicle south, Radcliffe was unable to go nection with a string of auto thefts cars are then shipped overseas. shipping manifest. They check running in your driveway,” Mof- into bars with his friends, because in Markham and Vaughan. “It’s organized crime is what it the plates and serial numbers on fat said. of segregation. This was the begin- Roger Shearer and an un- is,” said Fred Moffatt, head of the the cars and trace them back to “If you’re going to do that, au- ning of his eyes being opened to named 17-year-old male, both auto-cargo theft unit of the YRP. ones stolen from here. So far they tostart is the way to go. Gener- the injustice. from Toronto, have been taken These arrests have brought have recovered 10 of the stolen ally they won’t smash a window It was not long after the navy into custody. Shearer stands them closer to the people who vehicles. to take a car. If the things locked that Radcliffe went to university. charged with 12 counts of theft are shipping them out and are “They’re mostly all imports,” they’re going to go to the next He had met individuals with and possession over $5,000, as the next part of the investigation. Said Moffat, but there was also place, next vehicle.” Police have strong opinions on segregation. well as conspiracy to commit Along with the arrest the po- an increased percentage in SUVs also been keeping watch in areas This is when he was introduced to theft. lice also recovered seven stolen tolen this year “so I think that was where the thefts are most pre- the Communist party, and the only Between Oct 29, 2008, and Feb way to become a part of this party vehicles, found within shipping the target vehicle.” He also said, dominant. 18 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Rock ‘N’ Reel festival is not a one-hit wonder By Joseph Meawasige and Jeremy Eeuwes Chronicle Staff The annual music and film fes- tival at Durham College and UOIT was an expected huge success this year throughout campus. Rock N’ Reel is an annual festi- val lasting three days consisting of music and film and produced by the Music Business Management course at Durham College. Music showcases, seminars with successful members of the Photo by Kyle Reynolds music industry, a demo derby and a new installment brought by the DIET FIT FOR A PIG: Nicole Ignagni is disgusted at the first year Music Business Manage- Oreo stack creation inspired by the web site Thisiswhyy- ment students, called Prescription ourefat.com 2 Rock, were some of the events featured at the festival. Prescription 2 Rock is a new event that features clinics hosted by experienced musicians who How much teach the different aspects of any band. They spoke about vocals, drum- ming, playing guitar and bass, song writing and how to apply them to junk can your the making of a band. The Friday night music show- cases at E.P. Taylor’s displayed a variety of different musical talents Photo by Joseph Meawasige and genres such as rock, hardcore trunk handle? and urban music. A SOFTER SIDE OF THE SHOW: The band Earth Tone Bands such as One Divided, about.” By Kyle Reynolds Longstory and London Swagger, took the stage at E.P. Taylor’s for the urban and acous- Nicole Ignagni, a first year Busi- Chronicle Staff representing rock music, were tic showcase. ness Administration student says Chocolate-covered bacon. Hot performing for the crowd April 3. she was disgusted by most of the os heard by a panel of individuals Winning first place, a movie en- dog pie. A 30,000-calorie sand- Anderson Council were also fea- food displayed on the website. from the music industry and get titled 1400 Days is a film that ques- wich. Just the thought of these tured in the showcase, marking “A lot of the food looks really their input on what they liked and tions reality rather than actually foods could make a person gag. the day of their CD release. gross and fattening,” says Ignagni. what their thoughts were. asking the question, a recurring But for a couple in New York, these Representing hardcore music, First year Police Foundations Spicoluk was also featured theme to most of the films shown. terribly unhealthy snacks have bands such as Dawns Break Day student Ryan Gale agrees. “The within this panel. The Canadian Eric Corello, the director of the made them a popular attraction and Estate of Grace played at the foods looks greasy and it turns Urban Music’s past, present and film, was happy the movie won, online. downtown Oshawa bar and grill, me off. Eating any of that stuff future in the music industry, fol- but wasn’t overly ecstatic over the The couple recently created a Atria. At the same time, the acous- would just make you get nice and lowed the derby. $100 win. website called thisiswhyyourefat. tic/urban showcase at E.P. Tay- plump.” A 24-hour film festival was “It’s just cool we won,” he said. com, and within a week the site re- lor’s featured the acoustic-playing Both students suggest people featured on the last day, showing Keith Yaskovitch, director of a ceived more than five million hits. band, Earthtone, among other tal- go to these websites out of curios- five- to seven-minute movies that music video for band Man with The site contains a collection ented performances. ity. groups are able to make within a Target, entitled The Movie, was the of photos of nasty, over-the-top, Mark Spicoluk, founder and “It’s kind of like Ripley’s Believe 24-hour time limit, as well as mu- winner between the two music high-calorie foods. But viewers president of Underground Opera- It Or Not,” says Ignagni. “It’s some- sic videos. Christopher Gould, a videos that were shown. can’t seem to look away. tions, was a keynote speaker. thing out of the ordinary and it Canadian filmmaker, was a film The festival has continued to The catchphrase for the site? A demo derby, entitled Will You peaks peoples’ interest.” judge for the competition, howev- display a steady trend of improv- “Where dreams become heart at- Be The Future? gave local bands Viewers beware. Food porn er the decision for the winner was ing each time, so hopes are high tacks.” the opportunity to have their dem- Thisiswhyyourefat.com follows may clog the heart. left up to an audience vote. for next year’s festivities. the new trend of food porn, a sar- castic term used to market foods that boast a high-fat content and good artery-clogging potential. A recent addition to the web- site is the Porkgasm. Bacon strips, bacon sausage, ham sausage, ham slices, smoked pork sausage and roasted pork belly surrounded by ground sau- sage shaped into a pig, wrapped in bacon and roasted; complete with chili ears and tail. Another website, FoodPorn. com takes things to a different ex- treme. “Tons of hot food in hardcore sweet and savoury action” can be found under such categories as “amateur,” “Asian,” “barely le- gal,” and “self-pleasuring.” The site even provides recipes and warns its viewers that it is not liable for drooling or weight gain. A blogger on FoodPorn.com says that looking at photos of food “engages our senses in so many ways that it becomes almost por- nographic. I think of how I salivate over certain pictures and have to have it right away. I can get so obsessed that it’s all I can think The Chronicle April 14, 2009 19 CAMPUS NEWS Study tips prevent exam time stress

Durham College offers help with formation, Fledderus explains that advice. Some of the dos include before an exam is cram. skills and techniques that students reprocessing chunks of informa- reviewing notes daily, studying in “It’s best to study in advance No quick need to improve when it comes tion sends a signal to the brain to an environment that closely re- several times before the actual to their academic success such as hold onto that data. sembles an exam environment, night before the exam.” time management, organization, “It is important to review notes breaking study time into sections Fledderus explains that at the solution in learning styles, study habits, stress daily,” says Fledderus. and reading information out loud. end of the school year she has management, preparing for tests “When students repeatedly go Some of the don’ts from the work- many students come in“looking and exams, memory and note tak- over their notes it takes less time book are studying while listening for a Band-aid to get though ex- ing. for the information to be activated to music, watching TV or going on ams. studying Learning skills advisor Kather- in their brain and becomes easier MSN while cramming for hours “A lot of students want a quick ine Fledderus believes that all of for them to recover the informa- the night before a test or pulling an fix,” says Fledderus these skills “work hand-in-hand tion when needed.” all-night study session. She suggests that it is best for for exams with each other.” Some times stu- The Keys to Success work- For General Arts and Science students to cure their old habits dents try to cram studying for an shop booklet offered through the student, Marta Michalski, one of rather than search for the easy way important exam or they don’t re- Learner Support Centre offers the worse things a student can do out or the Band-aid solution. By Jessica Merrilees view their notes as often as they Chronicle Staff should. “(Students aren’t) organizing The workload at the end of a themselves; they don’t make a list school year can be one of the most of what to do,” says Dental Recep- Canadians lead way in stressful times for students. tion and Administration student, The conclusion of another se- Amanda Cameron. mester brings final exams and “I think a lot of people get frus- panic for many at Durham College trated because there is so much Earth Hour celebrations and UOIT. However, if students to do, but you just have to set come up with a solid game plan aside certain time frames for each By Corin Wilson set up the movement as an act ers. Climate change is an urgent on how they are going to tackle thing.” Chronicle Staff against global warming. Partici- problem that needs to be dealt studying and preparing for final Our brains are constantly re- pation included the simple task with quickly, and Earth Hour tests, then the remainder of the cording information on a tempo- Earth Hour 2009, the most of switching off the lights. Many proved to be a large way to show year should go smoothly. rary basis such as certain parts of successful, included a record individuals, businesses, govern- how many people agree. “I think people stress out too a conversation, what the person amount of participants, includ- ments and organizations around Many world famous land- much. Professors aren’t trying to next to them is wearing or a lec- ing 288 Canadian cities. the world made the choice to marks shut off their lights for the fail us. As long as you understand ture for a class. This put Canada in third place turn off the lights and become a movement as well. Some sites what is going on in your classes However, since most of that in- for the amount of cities signed part of a global statement. include Big Ben in London, the and take the time to prep in your formation isn’t repeated, the brain up to participate in the global The WWF reported that more Olympic Bird’s Nest in Beijing own way, exams aren’t so bad,” gets rid of it, including the impor- event, following Greece and the than 2,800 cities in 83 countries and Times Square in New York says Graphic Design student Liam tant lecture that students want to Philippines. signed up to take part in the dra- City. Earth Hour began in Syd- Terry. hold on to. The World Wildlife Fund matic visual signal to world lead- ney, Australia. The Learner Support Centre at In order to keep necessary in- 20 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Cooking up help for the needy By Don Campbell amendment to zoning bylaws that Chronicle Staff would not permit “social service establishments” in the downtown. In the heart of downtown Osha- However, just like the time every- wa, amid the changing landscape one banded together to start the of the city’s commercial streets, a kitchen, they rallied again in per- slightly dated building with faded suading council to remain where yellow brick clings to the corner of it is. a busy intersection. Throughout the years the kind- The surrounding streets are ness and generosity of others kept mostly empty save for rows of cars the kitchen alive. Francis remem- speeding along King Street. bers all the volunteers who helped Many old street-front stores and clean, paint, wire and help run an bars lining the sides of King Street, exhaust system to the upstairs in unable to survive a downtown in order to put in a stove. transition, stand derelict. There are also the people who But the yellow building at the donate out of their pockets. She busy intersection is different. speaks fondly of a couple, now liv- Stepping inside from the cold, ing in long-term care facility, who a blast of warmth is matched by have donated $30 a month since the friendly hellos of passing vol- the kitchen opened. unteers holding trays of food. The “It’s inspiring because you still sounds of voices, the clanging of see donations from certain people. kitchen utensils, pots, pans and It may not be much to some, but serving trays fill the narrow corri- it’s still something and it all helps dor stretching into the basement. … you know, it feeds one person,” Unlike outside, this place is full of she says. life. The kitchen has since grown Welcome to St. Vincent Pilotti’s to encompass an organization Kitchen. known as Durham Outlook for the The kitchen, which opened in Needy. In addition to the kitchen, it operates a discount store, food October 1990, dedicates itself to Photo by Don Campbell serving low-cost meals in a digni- pick-up and distribution to 45 lo- ST. VINCENT’S KITCHEN: Teresa Smijielski stands with Sally and Bill Francis, who cal charities, including 10 schools fied manner to those in need of have been with the kitchen since it started nearly 20 years ago. something to eat. with breakfast programs. “The people we serve are either Marilyn Pearce, who is the finance about the kitchen in an office “But we got cooks, carpenters, The food is donated from the on disability, out of work, working committee chairwoman for the tucked behind the dining area, it’s electricians, plumbers. We got ev- warehouses of several major gro- casually, part-time or are on con- region. She says social assistance hard to believe this kind, unas- erything we needed that night to cery stores and is picked up by vol- tract seasonally,” says Ruth Puck- rolls in Durham Region increased suming woman helped create an start a kitchen.” unteer drivers four times a week in rin, director of operations for St. by more than 900 this year from organization that today has 861 They set out to find a place and a truck donated by the Knights of Vincent Pilotti’s Kitchen. last. volunteers from 46 churches, serv- came across their current location Columbus. “So there is quite the cross-sec- “Charities and churches always ing almost 50,000 meals a year. – a run -down bar. “We found this Despite the number of people tion of people who come in.” pick up the burden during a reces- “I remember hearing Father basement here and it was a total who volunteer their time, Francis For a $1.25 patrons can get a sion and it’s tough on them to make Love say from across the room, wreck, a crack house really is what says there’s always room for more. full-course meal. For some, it’s the ends meet,” she says. “More people loud and clear, that if I were a lay it was,” she says. “Most of the parishes have older only warm meal they will have in are relying on charities, but fewer person I would be cooking leftover City council and local busi- volunteers. They have old knees a day. people are able to contribute.” food and serving it to the needy,” nesses have always shared a pre- and old hips … so we are always The kitchen serves anywhere If anyone would know about she says. Her husband heard the carious relationship with St. Vin- looking for younger volunteers,” between 150 an 190 people daily. the strains a recession can have same thing and they both agreed cent’s. “We’ve had our run ins with she says with a soft laugh. “Our numbers for this month are on charities it would be Sally Fran- to do something about it. city council, that’s for sure,” says Coming all the way from Brigh- up 12.5 per cent for this month cis. Along with her husband Bill, The night of their first meeting Francis’s husband Bill. ton, a 1½ hour drive one way, Fran- from last,” said Puckrin “Generally, Myrna Lack (now Judge Lack), they set up chairs for 25 people in “They didn’t want us here of cis and her husband still volunteer numbers have been up from last Father Thomas Melady and Father St. Mary of the Worker church hall. course,” she says. “So we had to at least three times a month. year as well.” Richard Love, she was crucial in “When we opened the doors that cross every t and dot every i to The place they helped found “We certainly feel the effects establishing the kitchen nearly 20 night we had 250 people come to come here. with love, determination and of when charities struggle to carry years ago. the meeting, so our agenda for the The battle has not gone away course plenty of helping hands the burden during a recession,” Francis has soft eyes and an night had to be changed,” she says despite the years. Last September nearly 20 years ago just wouldn’t says Durham Regional Councillor even softer voice. As she speaks with a smile. Oshawa city council proposed an be the same without them. Flex gym: feel the burn By Damian McLean Service. Apart form the Internet, the gym Chronicle Staff The gym has long hours through advertises in the local newspaper the week ending usually at 11 p.m. and through mail brochures. The Flex gym, on campus is the on weekdays. From opening early “We have those going for us as place to be for all those interested in the morning, Service mentions well as school publicity. Whenev- in fitness and healthy living. The that there are devoted people er the college and university hold facility is only two years old and showing up even before the doors promotions, Flex is always apart of already in full swing. open. In order to reach the public, it,”says Sean Lewis one of the stu- The Flex gym provides the lat- the Flex gym advertises its pro- dents that works at the gym. est equipment and is already on grams. With a promotion at the end of the verge of get even more. April and in mid-August, Durham Gym co-ordinator Quado Ser- Whenever the College and UOIT will bring in vice is the man behind all the ac- college‘ and uni- people from the community and tivities, such as the pilates, spin- versity hold pro- show them the various facilities. ning and yoga classes, to name a Jobs are in abundance at the few. motions, Flex is Flex gym, the current staff is all With nine years of schooling always a part of students from Durham College or under his belt for his field of work, UOIT. Service is a certified personal it. “Students are always applying trainer, nutritionist and CPR agent. ’ here and usually do get the job,” He holds a diploma in Sports Man- Sean Lewis said Flex staff Courtney Smalls. “I agement and a General Arts diplo- applied and got hired on the spot.” ma from Durham College. Flex staff student Tim Pascual Unlike most of the other col- “The Flex Gym was opened to says, “I have been working on the leges and universities in the GTA, provide constructive pastime for website recently, producing the Durham College boasts expertise youth in the area, as well as stu- new layout and making it more at- when it comes to personal train- dents, staff, and faculty and is now tractive. “The process takes some ing. Volunteer certified trainers Photo by Damian McLean even geared towards senior or re- time, said Pascual, adding, “it helps and a few paid trainers are avail- FLEX IT: Alek Eichelberger lifts weights at the flex gym tired people in community,” said out in little ways that matter.” able for exercise assistance. while Eric Stenz spots for him. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 21 CAMPUS NEWS International studies: not so easy Some programs include man- mate is going to London with her, requires an unconditional letter she needed the money in her own Visa causes headache datory placement at the end of the as well as two other culinary stu- of acceptance from an institution, bank account. for student planning course for those students to gain dents who are going to Amster- enough money in a personal bank By this time, there was worry job experience or even be hired dam. account for support, proof of a that she wouldn’t get her visa ap- to study abroad permanently once the course is Even though she’s going to be round-trip ticket and that there’s a plication accepted in time, and it finished. out of the country for a long time, place to live and a valid passport. was close to the deadline to leave By Kristen Byers Palmer wanted to move to Eu- family and friends understand her When she first applied for her for London, so she would lose her Chronicle Staff rope, so she filled out all the neces- decision to accept this opportu- visa, her family didn’t know which spot for good. sary questionnaires and managed nity. application to pick and picked the However, she knew there were Many college students in their to gain an interview with the exec- “They all reacted in an excited one that they thought matched. alternatives. “I would have had to first or second years will dream of utive chef of the Hilton Metropole manner,” she said. The application they chose look for an internship here in Can- doing placement overseas. Hotel in the Paddington area of “They were very happy for me, turned out to be wrong, so they ada,” she said. Vanessa Palmer, a second-year London. and they said that they would help had to try again and pay for it all The application was accepted Humber culinary student who re- There was no choice on the me in any way they could.” over again as well. on time. She left for England on cently finished her school year, is length of time she would be gone, It wasn’t easy for her, however, The second time they tried, the March 22. getting the chance to do so with a because her internship could only because soon she encountered a visa application was denied be- “I feel relieved, and very, very one-year program in London, Eng- be for a year, though other class- few problems with getting her stu- cause the bank account that had excited,” Palmer said prior to de- land. mates are taking placements last- dent visa. been included was her parents’ ac- parture. “It didn’t really seem real “I decided to go abroad mainly ing as little as two months. According to Canuck Abroad, count, not hers. up until now, it just seemed like a because I wanted to get interna- She isn’t the only one in her a student visa is required to work It didn’t matter that her parents dream that I nearly even lost, but tional experience, and I wanted to class to be going overseas. A class- and live overseas as a student. It had enough money to support her, now I can’t wait to go.” do something different,” she said. Facebook: Private or public information? notes or videos. “People don’t have much con- people are in control of their own Facebook has been working on By Corin Wilson After that was met with much trol,” says Charette. “A friend can information, and it always belongs creating a Facebook Bill of Rights Chronicle Staff controversy and outrage, the Face- post a bad picture of you and then to them. and Responsibilities. With this, book team reverted its policy back Facebook has it forever, and that As well as Zuckerberg’s re- Facebook is trying to gain some It’s fun to post pictures, write to what it originally was, which makes me kind of uncomfortable.” sponse, Facebook users were trust back from users by creating friends and stay updated on peo- leaves out the point about owner- Charette was not the only per- greeted with a new message on a group that allows users to offer ple’s lives, but there might be some ship. son who was upset by the changes the site. The message explained their suggestions and input. repercussions. Although the contract has been in the Terms of Use. that, until a new policy could be After recently celebrating its Administrators at Facebook changed, the damage has already The Associated Press reported worked out, Facebook would re- fifth year online, Facebook cur- recently changed the Terms of been done. Danielle Charette, a that tens of thousands of Facebook turn to its previous Terms of Use rently has over 175 million active Use policy in February. The policy student who will begin the Nurs- users joined groups to protest the contract. A new agreement has not users. used to give Facebook ownership ing program at UOIT in Septem- change. been reached yet, and Facebook is With so many people using the over anything that got posted on ber, says that she is much more In response to this, Mark Zuck- currently still using the previous site, clarifying the points in the the site, even if the account was careful about what she posts on erberg, founder of Facebook, contract. Terms of Use policy is very impor- deactivated. Thisincludes pictures, Facebook now. posted on his blog. He wrote that As a result of this situation, tant. 22 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Teenagers urged to practise safe sex among teens and a couple can get #Z
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I couldn’t even tell you a $500 withdrawal and an $1,100 deposit ments at MasterCard Canada. “Also, PIN will dispute, faster checkout times because PIN what was going on in my account until I got that neither Wayne nor myself had done,” replace signature as the cardholder verifica- has shown to be faster than signature, and my statement at the end of the month,” said said Davenport. “What they figured had tion method, so lost, stolen and non-receipt increased confidence in the payments sys- Lisa Davenport, program manager at Sun happened was that a person had deposited fraud should be greatly reduced.” tem.” TV. an empty envelope into the account worth Debit and credit cards have become Until the chip is taken everywhere peo- Lisa, 31, and her husband Wayne, 32, live $1,100 and tried to take it out, but luckily I a way of life in Canada with more than ple are responsible for their own account in Newcastle and have been customers at have a security on my account that doesn’t 652,000 outlets accepting them and 30 mil- safety. TD Canada Trust for eight years and had allow you to take out more then $500 so lion locations worldwide. The Canadian “You just live your life and do what you never encountered any problems until the that’s all they were able to get.” Bankers Association says that Canadians need to do, but it’s really important to be last week of November, 2008. She was pre- Davenport was given a new chip tech- are among the biggest per capita users of aware,” said Davenport. “A lot of people paring for Christmas, buying presents for nology card, but is still taking extra precau- debit cards. The problem with the high use don’t think about fraud, but there is so much her two children, but when she tried to pay tions when banking because once people is that people are blind to what is happen- going on out there right now that you really the pin pad said “card closed”, leading the have been through the process of fraud ing in their account, which makes spotting have to be careful.” Davenports into a world of stress. they don’t want to go through it again and fraud more difficult. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 23 24 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Loyal Rescue operates with care when describing her hiring poli- By Kevin Hall cies. Chronicle staff However, the real problem may not be the mills, but rather Cana- da’s lenient animal cruelty laws. The family pet is part of any Technically puppy mills are not il- family, but the neighbourhood pet legal in Canada. Instead the condi- store may not provide the best fit. tions of the mills are inspected and “Buying from a pet store sup- reviewed to determine whether ports puppy mills,” says Brenda they should be shut down. Bunn, founder of Loyal Rescue, a Bunn, who volunteers for the animal rescue centre. United Animal Nations, has been Loyal Rescue operates out of on two deployments in Quebec, Bunn’s home, and is supported which resulted in three mills being with her personal funds along shut down. with donations. All vetting is done Quebec, which is widely seen ahead of time, which is one of as the puppy mill capital of North the ways in which Bunn believes America, has only four animal adoption and rescue agencies dif- control officers in the province. fer from pet stores. Needless to say, the inspections According to No Puppy Mills Photo by Kevin Hall are seldom thorough. Canada, if someone adopts, the “Usually they’ll ask if the ani- shelter or rescue will know more mal has seen a vet in the last year, about the dog and will try to match HUMANE ADOPTIONS: Ruby Richards (above) and her staff are vocal about their disapproval of pet stores using animals from puppy mills. check they have food and that’s it,” people with a dog that suits their said Bunn. lifestyle. Both Bunn and Richards see Loyal Rescue takes care of the and unregistered breeders get animals. When a litter is born, home to keep a lot of animals. their work as making a difference animal medical needs and can their animals from puppy mills. mills will often list the animals on “Knowing the animals thor- in the lives of people and animals, assess the personalities of the ani- Stores can turn over a large profit websites such as Kijiji, without any oughly gives an understanding of but believe strongly in the need for mals. using animals from mills. Animals regard for the animal or the cus- where that animal should be,” says stricter animal laws throughout “They live in homes, and so they generally have large litters which tomer. Ruby Richards, manager of the Hu- Canada. become domesticated, and we allows mills to sell at a low price, “These people have no soul,” mane Society for Durham Region. Rescue and adoption agencies get to see their personalities. That and in turn, allows stores to double said Bunn. Richards says a large part of buy- provide a level of care that cannot way we can better establish what or triple their profits. People who work in shelters in- ing an animal is who is selling it. be surpassed by any pet store and the best fit for the animal is,” says Bunn also emphasized the use teract with the animals constantly, “You can’t be here if you don’t would create the best fit for anyone Bunn. of the Internet to sell puppy mill especially Bunn who uses her own care about animals,” said Richards looking for a new family friend. She said that a lot of pet stores New home for Humane Society was destroyed by fire in Decem- animals that keep coming in. Most be about $420,000 with an addi- In February the UOIT Ridge- By Miranda Roach ber. The cause is still unknown, but are put on a waiting list until a tional cost of about $1 million for backs men’s hockey team col- Chronicle Staff investigators suspect it had some- space becomes available. a new facility. lected donations and a portion thing to do with electrical wiring in There is a temporary location Although the Humane Soci- of ticket proceeds went to the so- After searching for properties, the ceiling of the building. for cats in a warehouse area on ety is an essential service it isn’t ciety. Another big event held in the Durham Region Humane So- Manager Ruby Richards will Taunton Road, and the Humane financed like one. There isn’t any Durham Region was the Pedigree ciety has finally made an offer for never forget the phone call that Society’s office space is at the Os- government funding for the orga- Adoption Drive that raises money a piece of land to build a new shel- changed her life. hawa Civic Centre on Thornton nization, which is why most of their for shelters across Canada. ter. “When I got to the shelter I saw Road for the time being. proceeds come from fundraising. Canadian figure skater Kurt They have been looking at lo- the windows of the investigations With an estimated $200,000 to Apart from the annual dance that Browning is the spokesperson for cations for months, from the lake office smashed, smoke billow- $250,000 in damages and no in- the Humane Society holds, there Pedigree and skated for the Hu- right up to Highway 7, when they ing out of the rooftops and at that surance for the building, not only have been a number of fundrais- mane Society at the Oshawa Leg- came across a property in an in- point I just lost it.,” she said. has it been difficult to find land, ers organized by the community end’s Centre. dustrial area of Whitby. Since then, the society has been but also to find money. to raise money for rebuilding the “Animal lovers are faithful so it The original Oshawa shelter struggling to find space for all the To rebuild, the land alone will shelter. would be nice to make it easy for people to donate,” says Browning, “but if you’re short on cash and have no room to adopt a dog, just go down to the shelter and take one for a walk.” The Humane Society has every- thing ready to go, and is waiting on the approval of the land. The prop- erty requires rezoning first and if the Town of Whitby approves, building will begin. If that’s the case, the society is calling all trades people and volunteers to help. A team needs to come together for the design phase in order to see what’s need- ed, but as of right now, there hasn’t been any word about the zoning or approval. Whitby’s Town Clerk Paul Jones says there are four other possible properties available for the society to look at. He wants the Humane Society to know that Whitby has been supportive thus far and will continue to be. “We will do all that we can to ex- pedite the zoning and if it requires rezoning I can only imagine that it will go through,” said Jones. If everything runs smoothly the new Durham Region Humane So- ciety could be up and running by October of this year, at the earliest. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 25 CAMPUS NEWS Restaurants get colour-coded By Cody Gillard Chronicle Staff

The regions’ new colour-coding laws could have restaurant own- ers seeing green. March 2 signalled the begin- ning for restaurants in Durham to follow new rules similar to that of the 2001 law that forced Toronto restaurants to clean up. What does this mean for restau- rant owners and their employees? It’s simple. Every establishment will have to go through a routine inspection by Durham Region’s Health Department, and rather than those tests being confiden- tial between the restaurants and the board, a coloured sign will be posted on the main entrance for the public to see before entering. The system is simple and easy to understand: green if the restaurant meets the substantial agreement with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, yellow if the restaurant meets significant non-fulfillment with the OFPR, which may affect food safety, red meaning direct health hazard to the general pub- lic, which results in the restaurant closing. “It gives restaurants an oppor- tunity to improve or maintain their merit, and before customers were left in the dark,” said Jeff Cheung, a Public Health Inspector for Dur- Photo by Cody Gillard ham Region about the changes and the fact that now customers GREEN MEANS GO: Hilary Goss and Dan Twyman are both employees at North Whitby’s Boston Pizza, one of the will know more about the health highest-ranked restaurants in Durham judged by the new system. requirements that they weren’t aware of before. forward to the new laws, especially highest ranked in Durham and keeping up to the standards. Hav- be fair for servers or kitchen staff,” “People will now know what those who meet the requirements one of the top restaurants in the ing fewer employees than that of said Andrea Denszrevski, a server they’re getting before stepping of the region. province. their larger competitors and not from Whitby. “Less business could foot in wherever they’re going,” he “As a business, we’re obviously “This a chance for us as a staff nearly the finances to keep their mean that we close or for my- said. excited to show the public our to meet these standards each time stores up to the standards, they self and others to seek jobs else- What would someone do if they level of standards. They have every around. We have an excellent group could feel the effects of the chang- where.” went out for dinner and saw that right to know coming through our of people here that know what the es In past years, customers were the restaurant achieved yellow sta- doors what to expect,” said Karim board expects and we will con- “We’re nervous that even if we unaware of how a restaurant did tus? They’d probably turn around Karmali, general manager of the tinue to excel,” Karmali continued. don’t meet all the requirements on their health inspections and and head somewhere else. Boston Pizza in North Whitby, a Too many smaller, non-franchised that there’s a good chance we now with the new colour-coding Many restaurants are looking green level store that is one of the restaurants will have a harder time could lose business and it wouldn’t law, they will. More than just a funeral director funeral director and owner has service on the same day, and de- John Kellam brought him numerous awards. pending on what their needs are, Most recently, Kellam was award- spend less on flowers and caskets. has put grieving ed Business Person of the Year for “Everyone is affected by this,” 2008 by the Oshawa Chamber of he said. families first for Commerce. He continues to be ac- `“People have presented us tively involved in the surrounding with their concerns on a daily over 40 years community by basis. The number of serving as presi- We like to think people we know who dent of the Big are concerned are By Andrew Santos ‘ Brothers and Big it’s one family employees of GM or Chronicle Staff Sisters of Osha- looking after an- retired employees. wa-Whitby board There is quite a John Kellam’s career expecta- of directors. other. concern among some tion early on in life was to take care Apart from families when they of other people’s needs. the many suc- John Kellam’ don’t have the means Many decades later, Kellam cesses Kellam to cover the expense considers his wish granted in more has enjoyed, he of a funeral.” ways than he could imagine. Since faces challenges like many other Kellam is quick to point out the 1994, Kellam, his wife and two business owners. As the economic differences between a corporate sons have owned and operated Photo by Andrew Santos downturn continues, Kellam is un- and family- owned funeral home. the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral SUCCESS IN STRANGE PLACES: John Kellam is active- convinced by the argument that Kellam is proud to say that his Home Ltd. in Oshawa. Prior to that, ly involved in his community and has been given numer- funeral homes are recession-proof. family-owned funeral home is dif- Kellam has been a licensed funeral ous business awards. In fact, it’s just the opposite. ferent than others. director for nearly 40 years. Kellam reports that McIntosh- “We have a different focus from Kellam was born and raised in Anderson has seen a slight in- the standpoint that families do a rural community north of Wood- changed in 1967, I knew that math trust themselves or someone who crease in the number of socially come first,” he said. bridge, Ontario. Since 1968, he re- wasn’t for me,” he said. passed away to me and appreciate assisted funerals over the past six “We don’t have an underlying members realizing what his career “I felt that I would function best me in the long run. I find that per- months. Families with strict bud- bottom line. We like to think it’s would be like. when people in rural communi- sonally satisfying.” gets are likely to consolidate visita- one family looking after another “After the math curriculum ties, like the one I came from, en- To date, Kellam’s tenure as tions, have the visitation and burial family.” 26 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Graduates face tough job hunt By Jasmine Reid that it doesn’t just look like anoth- at finding a job. Chronicle Staff er application. There are various services on Students might worry that they campus that provide students can’t find a permanent job right with resources to guide them in With the current state of the out of school, but until the econ- the right direction. economy, students and graduates omy picks up there are other op- Career fairs held earlier in the might find it more difficult to find tions. year inform students which em- jobs this year. “Graduates can look for part- ployers are available and job fairs “It is an employers’ market. Ev- time or contract work until they held later in the school year pro- eryone seems to be looking for a find the job that they are looking vide students with the chance to job,” said Tara Blackburn, director for,” said Blackburn. “Students hand out their resumes. of Hired Career Services. don’t get benefits with contract Blackburn said that even dur- Jobs are becoming harder to work, but they gain experience ing these tough economic times, find, so it is important that stu- while looking for a permanent about 50 employers showed up dents know how to stand out to job.” to the Career Fair in the fall. If employers to compete with other Madison Sielof, 21, is currently students wait until they graduate potential employees. enrolled in the Biotechnology though, jobs that they are looking “Make sure everything is right course at Durham College and said for might become harder to find on your resume and that you are that she doesn’t think that it will be than in previous years. communicating to employers cor- easy for her to find a job when she The Hired Career Services web- rectly,” Blackburn said. graduates. site also gives students the chance Employers have different ex- She has a different way of deal- to make appointments online, pectations of how they want ap- ing with the competition. look at job postings and check for plications received. Some com- “I will continue my education upcoming career events. panies may want an email sent to at university so that I have more With graduation approach- them with a resume attachment qualifications for a job,” said Sielof. ing and jobs becoming harder to and others an application sent in Students looking for jobs that find, students are going to need to with qualifications, skills and ex- have a long recruiting process be prepared and knowledgeable perience filled out in detail. such as police officers or firefight- when it comes to finding a job for Photo by Jasmine Reid It is also a good idea to per- ers also need to keep in mind that if when they are out of school. sonalize a resume for each job. CAREER FAIR: Tara Blackburn, director of Hired Career they wait until they graduate, they “Students need to step it up and Blackburn suggests that students Services at Durham College, assists students and grad- might need to wait until the next bring their A game,” said Black- personalize each resume to help uates in finding employment. recruiting cycle to have a chance burn. them stand out to employers so To save a dollar, ride a bicycle By Alexander Floro Currently, the poor state of our the average tune-up, maintenance rope and Asia. However, they are sions that rarely require main- Chronicle Staff economy and the growing trend is relatively cheap compared to an just making their way into North tenance because they aren’t ex- to reduce our carbon footprint automobile. America through many brands, posed to the elements. With the weakened economy, could make bicycles a real alter- “I think with the economy offering a variety of efficient and These new transmissions are the North American cycling in- native for many people. people are going to be repairing practical models designed for designed to be smooth to make dustry is expecting a bicycle- “So far we are up in sales from and upgrading existing bikes a lot commuting, everyday use and ca- shifting easier, especially on those boom starting this spring. last year for February and March, more this year and the service de- sual rides around town and to the tough climbs. With last year’s record-break- but we do not know about the fu- partment is going to be very busy,” lakefront. Not only are they practical and ing average gas prices in Canada, ture. If we go by sales in the States says Matt Paziuk, an avid cyclist Some are designed with a large fun to ride, but also economical, the cycling industry reaped the we should be in good shape,” said and employee at Impala. battery that can be charged while costing less than a cent to oper- benefits of people who were fed Ellie Riviere, owner of Impala Bi- And for those who aren’t big on not in use. But innovations have ate per kilometre, as opposed to up with dishing out the extra cash cycles in Whitby. the idea of working up a sweat just led to the development of more the average automobile which re- to fill up at the pumps. Bicycle re- People will probably be more getting to work, electric powered efficient and streamlined models quires about 30 cents. And with a pair shops in and around the GTA inclined to use bicycles to travel and assisted bicycles have been that utilize smaller, lighter and range of about 24 to 55 kilometres were flooded with customers fix- short distances this season. Bikes creeping into the mainstream cy- more powerful batteries as well as on a single charge, one of these ing up their old rides or looking do not emit greenhouse gas, they cling world. smaller motors that have greatly electric bikes can easily replace for something new to keep them don’t require any fuel other than Electric cycles have been reduced their overall weight. many kilometres of normal ve- away from the pumps. the body’s energy, and at some- around for many years and have Some also feature internal gear hicle use. where between $45 and $60 for been especially popular in Eu- systems and automatic transmis- Paziuk rides into work on his commuter bike whenever he can. He says that it doesn’t really save him that much money because he lives so close, but it’s still cheaper, especially if commuting to work or school is part of a daily routine. In Toronto the price of own- ing and operating a vehicle is far greater because of the stop-and- go traffic and expensive parking fees. So another bicycle boom could hit us this summer as people dig their old beater bikes out of the shed to get them fixed. During last year’s boom many of the shops in the GTA and Durham Region were flooded with service requests to repair and build new and used bi- cycles. Many shops required bike repairs to be scheduled several weeks in advance. So for those who want to save a bit of money and the environ- ment, there are more opportuni- ties for a wider spectrum of peo- ple to get out on that bicycle and make a difference. And with such a wide range of makes, models and upgrades available, there is a spot in the cycling world for al- most anybody. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 27 28 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Nurse shortage getting worse everyday, and being pressured by By Justine Hilderbrand more responsibilities, when what Chronicle Staff they really need are more nurses to spread the work out. Ontario has been suffering a “There is no staff on hand when shortage of nurses since the 1990s new patients come in,” said Lisa and it is now worse than ever. Fasken, a nurse in the Intensive There are many reasons why Care Unit at Rouge Valley there is a shortage of nurses. One Centenary Hospital. of them is that a lot of the nurses Each nurse is assigned a certain working now are baby boomers, number of patients, but when a and are around the age of nurse calls in sick, because of burn retirement. There are not enough out from being over-worked, the nurses graduating to take their patients are the ones who miss places. out. “Not as many people are going “You can’t stop patients from into nursing now, because there coming through the door. They are a lot of other jobs,” said Sandra come in because they need Goldsworthy, a professor for the nursing care. If they didn’t, they critical care program at UOIT, who wouldn’t be in a hospital,” said is currently working on her PHD in Thom Chambers, the director of nursing there as well. nursing at Lakeridge Health. Nursing is also a job that is He also said that some of the predominately female. Males make things Lakeridge Health is trying up only six per cent of the nursing to do to help the situation is look profession in North America. So at how they can be encouraged to because women are now working help and support their employees. in a lot of other areas, fewer women “We are short of nurses. That is are becoming nurses why we have to keep the ones we Enrolment in nursing programs have,” said Chambers. has increased slightly, and Doris Grinspun, executive Durham College and UOIT have Photo by Justine Hilderbrand director of the Registered Nurses nurses graduating with full-time Association of Ontario spoke jobs every year. NURSING APPRECIATION: Doris Grinspun receives award of appreciation from at the Chapter 8 Durham- “We are one of the very few Northumberland Spring Social schools where students go through members of the Northumberland-Durham chapter of the RNAO. From left Marianne Cochrane, Rhonda Seidman-Carlson, Doris Grinspun and Kim Cearns. dinner about the nursing shortage all four years of their schooling on and said “Ontarians, and people the same campus. 99.9 per cent in all communities miss out when of my students are getting jobs, unappreciated. But this doesn’t and smart and they have to face of the new techniques as well as nurses’ knowledge and expertise year four, right out of college,” said faze Naomi Taylor, a second year everyone else’s problems and try continuing to work hard. is not fully utilized.” Fabiola Longo, a professor for the Nursing student at UOIT. to fix them, all the while trying to “You need to keep on learning She explained at the meeting nursing program at UOIT. “You have a nursing mask, a fix their own. It’s an honourable because technology is changing that nurses are trusted, but not But according to Registered façade that you put on so that you job that not everyone can do and so fast, and you have to keep up respected, and although being Nurses Association of Ontario can face the bad stuff without losing the men and women who are with it,” said Leslie Graham, also trusted is a good thing, they (RNAO), approximately 3,000 your professional demeanor,” says doing it deserve recognition for a professor for the critical care deserve recognition for their skills. more full-time nurses will need to Taylor. their hard work. program at UOIT. “We don’t want to give the be hired by 2010 if there is to be an Nurses agree they are more than With increasing technology, She has been a registered nurse love away, the compassion, but end to the nursing shortage. just care-givers, they are caring nurses are expected to take the for more than 30 years. we do want the respect for our Nurses are overworked, people. They arecompassionate appropriate courses and learn all Nurses are getting more patients knowledge,” says Grinspun. short-staffed, and are left feeling Mobile Devices program new to UOIT this fall

he says. likely be used, given the school’s Cellphones The Mobile Devices course close relationship with Apple. will focus on giving students the The Nokia M810 Internet tools to develop applications for Tablet is another device students are becoming smartphones and other handheld are likely to use throughout the devices, such as the Nokia M810. course. These are less powerful than One of the issues being faced classroom other computers, and require is the activation cost, so that special compression schemes and students will have access to the full algorithms for programming. capabilities of the devices. assets Through both lab work and The course will be available to in-class instruction students will senior students in both the Faculty learn all the techniques necessary of Science’s Computing Science By Sandy Baillargeon Chronicle Staff to be effective in an industry which and the Faculty of Business and is expected to grow by 15 per cent Technology’s Game Development a year. and Entrepreneurship programs. This fall UOIT students will It will be a core course for Digital have the opportunity to learn how Media students, and an elective for to program their smartphones This new course the Game Development program. and other handheld computers will‘ enable our “UOIT is strongly committed to through the new Mobile Devices ensuring its students have access course, offered through the Faculty students to learn to programs and courses such as of Science. It is the only course of software skills Mobile Devices that reflect the its kind in the country. and innovative province’s mobile application Dr. Mark Green, who will teach industry,” says Dr. Green. the course, taught a similar course applications. “This new course will enable our in Hong Kong several years ago, ’ students to learn software skills and says it is in direct response to Dr. Mark Green and innovative applications that Photo by Sandy Baillargeon industry demands. are directly related to smartphones “The course was not to be While the specific devices to be and digital media – helping to meet offered for another year, but we’re MOBILE EDUCATION: UOIT professor Dr. Mark Green is used have not been finalized, Dr. the current shortage of trained getting a push from the industry,” set to teach the new mobile devices course in the fall. Green expects that iPhones will developers here in Ontario.” The Chronicle April 14, 2009 29 CAMPUS NEWS Oshawa hopes to change image

By Ryan Wallis Magazine named Oshawa as one Chronicle Staff of their Top 10 Places to do busi- ness. The energy sector, health- The impact of recent economic care, education and government turmoil on the auto industry is ev- services all contribute to the city’s ident when considering that CAW labour force. Local 222 agreed to renegotiate its Improvements to GO Transit contract with General Motors and service and expansion of the 407 make considerable concessions. highway intend to make Oshawa The willingness of Oshawa’s a more practical home for com- auto workers to forgo holiday pay, muters. So while General Motors accept wage freezes and give back has and will continue to play a a week of paid holidays under- vital role in Oshawa’s economic lines the trouble General Motors stability, attempts are being made is experiencing. to diversify employment opportu- In the not too distant past such nities. a concession on the part of Os- Oshawa has long suffered from hawa’s auto workers would also the stigma of being an industrial underline a great deal of trouble city characterized by manufactur- for the City of Oshawa as well. ing plants dependent on General However, in the past few years Photo by Ryan Wallis Motors for economic survival. Re- Oshawa has made a considerable cent attempts to expand employ- effort to redefine itself and diver- OSHAWA: The city tries to redefine itself during the tough economic times. ment opportunities are intended sify its workforce. to help insulate Oshawa from go- “It is essential in the procure- munity strategic plan, Durham UOIT as the “MIT of the North,” While this change was in- ing the way of Flint, Mich. ment of a healthy economy. We College and UOIT are intended to said Gray. tended to alter public perception Flint has yet to fully recover as a city must diversify our em- play a significant role in the future Not long ago the City of Os- of Oshawa as an industrial city from the economic devastation ployment base and become less of the city. hawa described itself as The City dependent on the auto industry, of General Motors beginning to dependent on a single industry or Oshawa will benefit a great that Motovates Canada. However, it also speaks to the diverse eco- close the majority of its operations employer,” said Mayor John Gray. deal from the growth of Durham in 2006 Oshawa changed the slo- nomic activity in the city. in Flint during the early 1980s, a According to Oshawa’s com- College and the emergence of gan to Prepare to be Amazed. In fact Canadian Business fate Oshawa hopes to avoid. Bowmanville preps for Bi-annual MS walk April 19 By Paul Rellinger battles with MS. Chronicle Staff The MS Walk is the society’s largest fundraising event of By simply taking a walk, the year. It involves more than MS fundraising event 70,000 participants and volun- someone with Multiple Sclero- sis has hope for a better future. teers in more than 160 commu- says O’Toole, to know what people walked for three or four years. On April 19, the Multiple nities from coast-to-coast. are going through and help. He heard about the walk through Sclerosis Society of Canada is The walk is free, just bring a High goals MS has affected people in his friend and decided to get in- holding its bi-annual Walk for positive attitude and hope for many different ways. Some people volved. Multiple Sclerosis at Bowman- the future. More information do not understand what multiple His advice to family and friends ville High School. can be found by calling 905-439- set for this sclerosis is until they are diag- would be they should listen to By participating in this event, 5530 or by visiting the Multiple nosed, or someone close to them what the person with MS has to people help make the differ- Sclerosis Society of Canada’s has been diagnosed. say and let them figure things out, ence in the life of someone who website. year’s walk “Knowledge is power,” says Lau- because “people are more likely to ra Scott, 30, who was diagnosed listen to their own advice.” By Kaitlyn Anne with MS in 2001. She lives in the The Multiple Sclerosis Society Kondrachuk Bowmanville area with her hus- of Canada was founded in 1948 Chronicle Staff band Allen, 30. Scott and her hus- and holds a run to support and band referred to many brochures find a cure for those who have MS. What if walking or volunteer- and websites in order to find out According to the Multiple Scle- ing for an event could make a what MS is and things they can do. rosis Society of Canada, 13, 500 huge difference for people in your When she walked into the doctor’s women and men are volunteers area? In Bowmanville, as well as office she knew what she wanted for various programs and aware- many other areas across the GTA, done, and non-traditional thera- ness events across the region. walking has made a difference for pies that would work for her. The head office is located in To- people living with multiple sclero- At times symptoms of MS can ronto, with other division offices sis (MS). be mistaken for something else if in Dartmouth, Montreal, Toronto, Since 1991 there have been missed and not diagnosed at all. Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and MS Walks in different communi- This can scare many people and Vancouver. ties. With the help of pledges and make them feel nervous. The MS walk has received do- volunteers, the Multiple Sclerosis Nicola Dunning, 42, of the nations from individuals, special Society of Canada has come closer Bowmanville area was diagnosed events, grants, United Way and to finding a cure for MS each year. with MS and felt relief. When she many other organizations. The The money raised will go towards initially went for tests to find out money raised is spent on research, research as well as provide servic- what she had, Dunning thought it client services, administration, es to local people who live with MS was a brain tumour. Her daughter public education, chapter and and their families. Rachel was scared that she was volunteer development, indirect It is William Krueger’s first time losing her mom. fundraising, government relations running and organizing the Bow- She has now participated with and MS clients. manville MS walk, and he says the her daughter Rachel and her son MS is defined as “a disease in goal this year is 275 people and Jamie in the MS Walk for five years, which the nerves of the central $45,000 in donations. He decided and for the past three she has par- nervous system degenerate. MS to get involved after his friend’s fa- ticipated with team members is often diagnosed in people be- ther was diagnosed with MS. called Walkers and Talkers. tween ages 15 to 40, but can affect This year for the fourth time, Because MS does not only children and adults out side of that Durham MPP John O’Toole is the affect individuals who are diag- age range. honourary chair of the Bowman- nosed, but also in the family and There are many different types ville walk. O’Toole decided to get friends, many people who partici- of MS. Sometimes people experi- involved because he believes a pate in the walk do not have MS. ence an attack that ranges from cure is possible and the commu- Roadie Robertson, of the Bow- mild to severe. nity needs to get involved and help manville area, decided to get in- For more information or find a the MS society find one. volved when his friend was diag- walk in your area visit: http://www. “We have a duty of awareness,” nosed with MS, and now he has mssociety.ca. 30 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS UOIT and DC students cut back

couple of years then it will be more Credit Union, says students should cards. Instead, just use one credit difficult for him. start by putting small amounts card with a low credit limit of Students are worrying Hele’s savings strategies include away each month and allowing $500. using coupons and limiting the the money to build up overtime. “(Students) can run into a lot amount of social events he partici- “The key is getting their budget of problems with (credit cards), about balancing their pates in. in place, from that budget paying especially if they don’t use them UOIT Health Sciences student themselves at least a minimum of wisely,” she said. “ Tansha Srivastava says it can be 10 per cent and starting on some As long as they’re paying it off personal budgets difficult to qualify for OSAP when kind of savings plan,” Terrion said. at the end of the month, they are her parents’ finances are taken Students should also be think- able to build that credit rating I can only access going to a teller, into account. ing about Registered Retirement while they’re going to school.” so I can only put money in and Savings Plans. After graduation, students who By Geoffrey Gooden take money out through a teller. I The current maximum that a are working full-time will need to Chronicle Staff can’t use it with my debit,” Holmes person can annually contribute to figure out how to prioritize paying said. It’s just hor- an RRSP is $21,000. off their loan. Business Administration stu- rible‘ how OSAP Terrion says students should Terrion suggests that students Saving money has often been dent James Hele is unemployed is treating people start contributing to RRSPs even should figure out their budget and tough for many students and is and says he struggles with afford- if they’re only working part-time, decide what their goals are from even of more concern in the cur- ing food and groceries while trying who can’t afford because they’re still adding the there. rent economy. to pay for tuition and books. to support them- money to unused room. For example, if the student “I was forced to get a job be- “I don’t have a job at the mo- Once a student graduates and is wants to buy a house within the cause I couldn’t pay for anything,” ment, although I have been look- selves. working full-time, that’s when they next year or two, then they should said Public Relations student ing,” says Hele. ’ should look at taking their RRSP focus mainly on paying off the loan Ashtyn Holmes. “I find because of the economy Tansha Srivastava deposits out and then claiming as opposed to investing. “It’s difficult to balance being a especially in Oshawa and overall within that year of first full-time Terrion also explained that a full-time student and a job as well it’s very hard to find a job and to earnings to get “the most for their student might prefer to choose a but you have to do it.” even get an offer for a job inter- “I don’t really get a lot of OSAP dollar that they’ve put in.” credit union over a bank because Holmes says one of her main view or anything at this time.” because my parents are suppos- Terrion also pointed out that a credit union is member run and expenses is gas money, but she He is also unsure if he’ll be able edly working really good jobs,” RRSPs are good for home buyers. therefore the union returns profit was unable to afford a parking to pay back his OSAP loan on- Srivastava said. If a person can get up to $21,000 to its members. spot at school and therefore has to time. The reality is that Srivastava and into an RRSP, they can pull that out “This year we paid a six per cent park at the arena. “It depends on how the econ- her parents are all unemployed. and basically give themselves their return on investment side and One savings strategy that Hol- omy goes. If I’m able to get a job “It’s just horrible how OSAP down payment interest-free. three per cent on the loan side, mes uses is intentionally blocking fairly quickly after school then I is treating people who can’t af- They can then take their income which means if you earned $100 debit transactions on her bank ac- wouldn’t have as much of a prob- ford (to support) themselves,” she tax return money and put it back in interest, we will give you an ad- count in order to avoid spending lem,” he said. added. in so it helps rebuild $21,000. ditional six per cent. If you paid too much. He also adds that if the econ- Investment officer Carolyn Ter- Terrion recommends that stu- us $100, we give you $3 back,” she “I have a restricted account that omy is still poor within the next rion, of the Oshawa Community dents avoid using multiple credit said. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 31 CAMPUS NEWS Clarington wants a campus By Brent Burry But he also says, “If UOIT were Chronicle Staff to be in a location other than where we are now, there would need to The Clarington Board of Trade be good reason for that.” wants the Municipality of Claring- Bordessa was clear that there ton to explore the possibility of a have been no discussions with post-secondary campus in Clar- Clarington, and says that there is ington. nothing that would lead them to Durham College and the Uni- prioritize Clarington over other versity of Ontario Institute of Tech- municipalities at this point. nology are the two natural targets He wouldn’t rule out the possi- for this proposal given their prox- bility of expansion for UOIT, how- imity to Clarington. ever “We are always exploring all Sheila Hall, Economic Devel- possibilities,” says Bordessa. opment Officer with the Claring- Hall is open to possibilities ton Board of Trade, says that if the for both schools, “We don’t have idea isn’t explored, the municipal- a preference, we just want what ity won’t know about the possibili- works.” ties. Although Clarington is close A task force will be formed to Oshawa, Hall isn’t concerned. this month to assess Clarington’s She just wants to make sure that strengths and weaknesses and to if there is growth opportunity, that see if there is growth potential. Clarington is a part of it. “We are a high functioning nu- Durham College already has clear community,” says Hall in ref- a successful satellite setup, with erence to Clarington’s strengths. campuses in Whitby and Ux- To this point, there have been bridge. no formal talks with Durham Col- The Whitby campus, which has lege or UOIT regarding this pro- about 700 post-secondary stu- posal. dents and 1,800 apprenticeship students, is undergoing an expan- The President of Durham Col- Photo by Brent Burry lege, Don Lovisa, was not surprised sion that will see the campus grow by this idea, and says, “There is a by 40,000 square feet. growing need for a skilled labour UOIT PRESIDENT, RON BORDESSA: Bordessa is open to new ideas for the UOIT cam- “Every community right now force.” pus grounds and believes that exploring many options is the best plan for both the sees great value in having a college Lovisa also mentioned that oth- student body and the establishment; he wants to make the best choices possible. campus in their community,” says er communities have shown an in- Lovisa. The Darlington nuclear plant, terest in having a campus, but did expand beyond the campuses it al- ting the initial investment to get en aback by the proposal, and says which is located in Clarington, is not want to mention any of them. ready has.“We have not made any the campus up and running, but Clarington is much like other mu- scheduled to get two new nuclear Although there is a need to commitments to it at this point,” rather having enough students nicipalities in Durham Region. reactors, and is one of the reasons expand the space at Durham Col- says Lovisa. “We have to make sure and generating enough revenue to “I was not surprised that the why there is a call for a post-sec- lege, the president doesn’t want to it’s financially viable.” keep it going. Clarington Board of Trade would ondary institution in the area. jump too far ahead. The Durham College president Much like Lovisa, the President like to see a presence for UOIT in He says there is not a need to noted that the difficulty isn’t get- of UOIT, Ron Bordessa, wasn’t tak- Clarington,” says Bordessa. Air monitoring not needed The list of dinosaurs for incinerator, experts say keeps on By Ryan Wallis term waste management strategy ment strategy only after a compre- Hodgkin’s lymphoma. growing Chronicle Staff that has minimal environmental hensive waste management policy Carter-Whitney argues that impact. for the province of Ontario has the Ministry of the Environment “I’ve been to Europe and seen been developed. should do a serious review of the By Kyle Reynolds To conduct air monitoring Chronicle Staff around the proposed solid waste people with clotheslines and res- health implications of incineration incinerator in Clarington is need- taurants right near the stacks,” said I’ve been technologies. Johnson. “When I talked to these “These studies offer many con- Alberta paleontologists less, according to environmental to‘ Europe and have recently discovered the consultants at Jacques Whitford. people they claimed no negative tradictions and leave a number of impacts at all.” seen people with uncertainties about the health ef- smallest meat-eating dino- It was recommended by the saur to roam North America. consulting firm March 17 that test- Proponents also point to the clotheslines and fects of these technologies. Prior to environmental benefits of incin- introducing more incinerators in Hesperonychus was a ing emissions from the stack of the restaurants right cat-like predator that lived in incinerator will provide adequate eration. The business case pre- Ontario we would need to be sure sented to the region states an EFW near the stacks. that technologies have improved southern Alberta 75 million analysis of potentially harmful years ago. chemical components. facility produces “44 per cent less and don’t offer undue risks to hu- greenhouse gases as compared to ’ man and environmental health,” Paleontologist Nick Lon- Controversy over the environ- Rick Johnson grich describes the dinosaur mental impact of incineration has landfill” by reducing the need for said Carter-Whitney. trucking by about 1.4 million kilo- “Without the province’s leader- While incineration does re- as smaller than a housecat, existed since initial discussions weighing approximately of a regional waste management metres per year. ship, waste management decisions duce the need for landfill, it does Also, incinerating municipal may be made reactively and on a not eliminate the need to send two kilograms and standing strategy began in 2005. about 50 centimetres tall. As a result, regional council solid waste will establish a source patchwork basis, without an over- garbage to other Ontario landfills. of renewable energy that will gen- all, long-term, sustainable vision,” About 10 per cent by weight and Hesperonychus used its two mandated that proponents of in- feet and razor-like claws to cineration must: “Agree to protect erate enough electricity to power said Carter-Whitney. 30 per cent by volume of inciner- 19,000 homes. Opponents of incineration also ated garbage remains solid and hunt insects, small mammals the health and safety of the resi- and baby dinosaurs. dents of Clarington and Durham However, environmentalists point to the dangers of airborne ef- will require landfill. paint a much different picture and fluents such as furans and dioxins Lastly, the process of incinera- According to Longrich, by incorporating into the design the new discovery proves and installation of the Energy argue that incineration has serious that are the byproduct of burning tion may have an adverse effect consequences for air quality, hu- solid waste. Increasing concentra- on waste reduction and diversion how little researchers actu- From Waste (EFW) facility the ally know. most modern and state-of-the art man health, and the motivation to tions of such chemicals in the air programs. reduce consumption and to divert shed could have negative implica- “In fact, the use of incineration He says the tiny Hespero- emission control technologies.” nychus played a more im- Proponents of incineration waste. tions for human health. could seriously undermine Ontar- Maureen Carter-Whitney, re- According to the International io’s waste diversion efforts because portant role in the ecosystem such as Rick Johnson, chairman of than he realized and that the Durham Region Public Works search director at the Canadian In- Agency for Research on Cancer, in order to maintain optimal com- stitute for Environmental Law and dioxins are known human carcino- bustion, incinerators need a guar- there may be smaller dino- and Waste Management Commit- saurs waiting to be found. tee, argue that a state-of-the-art Policy, says incineration should gens that can be linked to cancer of anteed constant supply of waste,” incinerator provides a local long- be considered as a waste manage- the liver, lungs, stomach and Non- said Carter-Whitney. 32 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Gay pride! By Kait Nienhuis will be volunteering for the first Chronicle Staff time event. Durham District School Board Put on your rainbow dancing high schools have a gay and shoes because Pride Prom is com- straight alliance and Geuzebroek ing to Durham Region. said that the schools would dis- On May 8, Durham Region will tribute information about Pride host its first ever Pride Prom. Prom to students. The Durham Pride Prom is a Pride proms are not a new con- project by a committee of com- cept in Ontario. In Toronto there munity agencies and community has been a pride prom for the past volunteers in the region. 12 years. In 2007, the Eastview Boys and Geuzebroek says that the com- Girls Club, Rouge Valley Health mittee wanted to take the Toronto System and the AIDS Committee pride prom’s concept and bring it of Durham Region came together to the Durham Region. and founded the committee. The Supporting Our Youth Committee member Julie organization is one of the spon- Geuzebroek said they wanted to sors of Toronto’s pride prom and start a group to raise awareness describes the event as “an end- and provide an outlet for gay and of-year celebration and graduate transgender youth. party for lesbian, gay, bisexual and “We wanted to educate people,” transgender high school students said Geuzebroek. in Toronto.” She is an outreach worker for Supporting Our Youth de- the Eastview Boys and Girls Club scribes itself as “a community and a Durham Pride Prom com- development project designed Photo by Justin Bourne mittee member. to improve the quality of life for BLOOD: Nicole Williams (front) and Donna Bruni (back) donate blood in the gym. Organizations involved with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual the Durham Region Pride Prom and transgender youth.” are the Oshawa Community The Ajax Community Centre Health Centre, Flag Canada, Pride will host the inaugural event and Durham and the Town of Ajax. tickets are expected to go on sale Durham gives Youth and community members in a few weeks. needs blood product.” to donate and will continue to Blood: it’s in By Justin Bourne Smith says they were hoping donate. Chronicle Staff for about 100 units of blood to be “The people are nice, which is collected, which could potential- good,” Nadeau says smiling over Canadian Blood Services vis- ly save the lives of 300 patients in a slice of free pizza delivered by your veins to give ited campus this week to take need of blood. Winfield’s Tribute Communities. student’s blood. Donna Bruni who works in Courtney Ste-Croix, a third blood at some point in their lives A single donation according the Continuing Education de- year journalism student and or they know someone who has. to Janine Smith, community de- partment on campus says this many-time donor says, “People By Brent Burry Chronicle Staff “Until you have known some- velopment co-ordinator at Cana- donation is probably her 18th need it, I have it, I figure why one who has needed blood, it may dian Blood services in Oshawa, time donating. Bruni says she not.” It is something that you may be a general concept,” says Clark. can save three lives. has a rare blood type and has Ste-Croix says she started not think about, but it is something “The need for blood is always on- With most of the staff being been donating since she was old donating as soon as she was old that could save a life. going, there isn’t a substitute for volunteer registered nurses and enough. Bruni also encouraged enough after a friend was in a car That something is donating blood.” the food and drinks covered in her husband to donate despite accident, who shared the same blood. Blood Services Canada has a the budget, it costs donors noth- his fear of needles. blood type as Ste-Croix. There aren’t any risks to donat- website www.thankyourdonor.ca, ing to give blood, but many peo- Josh Nadeau, a first time do- A permanent clinic has ing blood, as each potential donor where there are stories and pic- ple are still reluctant. nor says he was, “a little bit ner- opened in Oshawa this month undergoes a health assessment tures of people who have actually “They don’t see the immedi- vous, but excited too.” Nadeau and Smith encourages everyone before donating. received blood, and Clark encour- ate need,” Smith says. “They don’t says his mom donates as do his to call 1-888-2-donate to book an Tami Clark of Blood Services ages people to visit that site in an know a family or friend who friends, so he made the decision appointment to donate. Canada says many people donate effort to encourage people to do- blood because they have needed nate. As far as incentives go to do- nors of blood, such as money, Clark doesn’t feel it is necessary. “We’ve actually done studies about that, and we just find that our donors don’t want incentives to donate,” she says. “They donate because it makes them feel good.” While there isn’t a shortage of blood right now — there is cur- rently a four to five-day supply, which she says is normal — there is a need for 90,000 new donors this year. The need for blood is ongoing because some components of blood are only good for five days, such as the platelets, which are used for some cancer patients to help clot their blood. And it takes four to five donors for one unit of platelets. The opening of the permanent blood donor clinic in Oshawa, scheduled this month, is expected to help in attracting donors. According to Blood Services Canada, the average person has 4½ litres of blood in their body, there are approximately 450 mil- lilitres of blood in a unit and 4.6 units of blood are required per pa- tient on average. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 33 CAMPUS NEWS Lyme disease slips under the radar came back negative. It has been This is also a curveball in the complex case of Lyme. Guyadeen was told by an infectious disease dubbed doctor in her area that blood work usually comes back negative. the ‘great “What he does is re-tests the blood every month and he said usually after the ninth or 10th mimicker’ test it will come back positive.” A few months later her joints By Shauna McCarthy started to swell to the point where Chronicle staff she couldn’t even open her hands. This is when she turned to a It started with a bite. 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Oshawa Historical Society is put- and Wellness Centre on March “It is good to see in Oshawa – this filled the stage and bringing cheers Muor explained the anticipa- ting on the lecture in conjunction 27, and boasted a crowd of more city isn’t really that diverse, being and clapping from the crowd tion that builds for an event with the Oshawa Public Library. than 1,000 filling the bleachers. full of the close-minded conserva- with every beat. The innovative of this magnitude. The formal Pringle’s new book The Mum- Admission to the event was free, tive,” said Sparkes, who remains performances included singing preparation begins in Decem- my Congress, an examination of with an optional $5 fee to sample hopeful that one day all minorities and dancing, as well as a fashion ber, while talk commences as the World Congress on Mummy the cultural delicacies from the will cease to exist. show. early as the summer months. Studies, is expected to be the topic Taste of the World buffet, fea- Pangaea refers to the super- A highlight was when the bon- Stretching out to even those who of conversation. turing foods from the Pacific continent before the Earth separat- gos were played against a Dr. Dre didn’t attend the event, Keith San- The event will take place at 7 Rim, South Asia, the Caribbean, ed into seven separate continents track, not only modernizing, but mugathas, a Manufacturing Engi- p.m. and more information is avail- Middle-East and Mediterranean. 250 million years ago, and Sparkes harmonizing exactly how different neering student at UOIT, is com- able on the Oshawa public library More of an appreciative specta- stated that the event was “pretty cultures can come together. fortable here at Durham because website. tor than a food critique, Teigan cool” for bringing everyone back Participation was high among of events such as Pangaea. 36 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Young hearts give theatre life said Partridge. “All of our revenue Oshawa Little comes from our shows.” Both Strangward and Partridge Theatre is believe the downfall in the econ- omy won’t drastically affect rev- enue because ticket prices are low looking to enough. Major theatres are likely to suffer before OLT does because attract younger it offers reasonably priced tickets and close-to-home entertainment. “That’s the main thing we’re audience marketing these days,” said Par- By Cait Hoock tridge. “You don’t have to drive to Chronicle Staff Toronto to get good quality, live entertainment on stage. People New blood in the boardroom would choose us over going to To- may give a much needed trans- ronto.” formation to a 70-year hallmark of Though acting is voluntary, Oshawa entertainment. OLT offers amateur actors and Like many local businesses, other production type people an Oshawa Little Theatre’s volunteer opportunity to work in their hob- troop is struggling to provide the by. While Strangward believes that community with quality entertain- some of the shows could easily ment appealing to all age groups. compete with Broadway produc- With more than 200 members tions, Partridge thinks otherwise. and a board of directors, it oper- “We still aren’t anywhere near ates much like a professional the- having big time productions,” she atre company. And compared to said. “Most of the actors are ama- many other community theatres, teurs and don’t have a lot of expe- OLT has more resources because rience.” the building is owned. Throughout the year, OLT stag- However, at least one member es four major productions, one believes some board members youth group production and four are stuck in their ways, and fresh smaller cabarets. It takes several months to choose a show. There ideas will attract more of the com- Photo by Cait Hoock munity. are suggestions and the board REHEARSAL FOR CAMELOT: Actor Chris Daniel playing Sir Lancelot in upcoming picks a show that will have audi- “They will kill it unless they let performance at the Oshawa Little Theatre. new ideas in. Involve them (youth ence recognition. group) in big productions when Count Dracula took centre stage in January. Rehearsals for you can,” said Delwin Strangward, this problem by introducing shows “If you don’t love it, don’t do it,” President of OLT, Cathy Par- Camelot are under way and per- who joined the theatre two years that will target more age groups. said Strangward. “Community the- tridge joined the board of directors formances begin this month. The ago as a volunteer actor. “The Right now, audiences represent a atre; you have to love it, you have seven years ago and is in charge of actors for Camelot consist of a youth group is vital to the future of middle-aged crowd. to enjoy it.” the theatre’s budget, organizing younger crowd, and both Strang- OLT.” With a plummeting economy, He said if the youth group con- meetings and making administra- ward and Partridge are hopeful While ticket prices have gone board members must be willing tinues to grow, there is no reason tive decisions. Her job is entirely this will attract a wide variety of up, ticket sales have dropped in to change their ways to ensure the that OLT will face major prob- voluntary. audiences. the last 10 years. The board mem- success of the theatre. lems. “There is zero private funding,” bers are working on trying to fix I went to Canada, and I liked it Can’t take the laughs in between sets, cracking trailer park By Chantal Da Silva jokes and allowing fans to ask Chronicle Staff her questions. out of the boys “I have always been welcomed Fans lined the streets of Toron- so nicely by Canada,” she says. to in the bitter cold in hopes to be Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hud- By Paul Rellinger front and centre with pop sensa- son, Oct. 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, Chronicle Staff tion Katy Perry. Calif., Perry grew up singing gospel Known for her unique taste music with her pastor parents. This might be the only and colourful style that includes She began in 2001 and was time anyone will see a rye and various decades in her wardrobe, dropped from three record labels, Coke on stage in Oshawa. Perry enjoys standing out. Red Hill, Island Def Jam and Co- The loveable losers Ricky, “I’ve been on the worst dressed lumbia Records. It wasn’t until Bubbles and Julian from the list all the time, but I don’t care. I Virgin Records CEO Jason Florn hit TV show the Trailer Park like taking risks and being noticed found Perry and signed her to Boys will take to the stage at for my style.” Capitol Records in 2007, that her the General Motors Centre in Perry visited Toronto on her career took off. Oshawa April 16. Hello Katy Tour, March 30 at the Her album, One Of The Boys The Gemini Award-win- Kool Haus to a sold out show of was released May 6, 2008 and cer- ning TV show brings their 2,200 screaming fans. tified platinum by the Recording Ricky, Julian and Bubbles Perry performed hits from her Industry Association of America. Community Service Variety debut CD One Of The Boys includ- Perry attended Vans Warped Show to Oshawa to demon- ing her No. 1 hits I Kissed A Girl, tour, which she described as the strate the dangers of alcohol Hot and Cold, Thinking Of You and most difficult thing she has ever and drug abuse, but in clas- her most recent single, Waking Up done. sic Trailer Boys fashion, the In Vegas. When she performed in Toron- three find themselves up to She also provided fans with a to, her set was supposed to be can- their old ways, fighting, party- special rendition of Queen and a celled due to the intensity of rain. ing and singing a few songs. performance from a bonus track Photo by Brittney Anyon However, she refused to let her The show starts at 8 p.m. off Itunes.Referring to the crowd as PLAYING AT KOOL HAUS: Katy Perry puts on a show for fans down performing an acoustic and is open to fans of all ages, her maple flowers, she continued her fans in Toronto. set expressing her appreciation for but parental guidance is ad- to thank her Canadian fans for the everyone waiting in the rain. vised. Tickets are on sale and love and support she has received tour throughout North America, about not letting me in, I just show Perry received recognition for are available at the GM Cen- this past year. Europe and Asia, including three them my maple pin,” she said smil- her success when she was nomi- tre box office,the GM Centre “Every time I put a single out, Canadian stops in Vancouver, To- ing. nated for Best Female Pop Vocal website or by calling 1-877- Canada puts it to No. 1 before the ronto and Montreal. “Every time In between the slow ballads and Performance at the 2009 Grammy 436-8811. States does; my home,“ she says. I get to the border and they think up tempos, Perry provided many Awards. Perry is embarking on a 70-city The Chronicle April 14, 2009 37 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Radio host assists new musicians that comes here and hosts a radio By Joshua Smart program,” says Holtby. “And when Chronicle Staff I’m doing stuff with my band or with music that’s who I really am, Musicians in Durham’s singer- that’s Matt Holtby.” songwriter scene say Matt Holtby He also takes it a step further is an inspiration and picks up the than hosting open stages by show- slack in order to aid struggling lo- casing local and non-local artists at cal musicians. Whitby nightclub Johnny B’s at an Holtby, 28, is many things to event called New Rock Tuesdays. many people. He’s a singer-song- “Holtby is selfless,” says Brad writer, the lead singer of Oshawa Stella, local musician and co-own- band The Champion Heartache, er of Whitby music school The and he’s also a DJ on 94.9 The Rock Music Scene. Photo by Walid Lodin FM, where he’s known as Matt Di- Holtby’s peers agree he is a amond. positive presence within Durham’s LENDING A HELPING HAND: Local radio host Matt Holtby hosts New Rock Tuesdays Holtby was born and raised in musical community. They say that at Johnny B’s an event aimed at helping musicians in the community. Oshawa and eventually went to he never hesitates to help local Humber College where he gradu- musicians, whether it be mention- Because Holtby is a musician bum, and they are currently work- “I want to put you in the spot- ated for Radio Broadcasting. ing and playing them on the radio, himself, and the mastermind be- ing on their new one. light,” says Holtby. “Because this He was hired at Magic 94.9 or booking them for a show at hind indie-rock band The Cham- “He’s an amazing individual,” is what’s happening in our own FM in 2003, just before they were Johnny B’s. pion Heartache, he says helping said Heartache guitar player Sean backyard and people need to bought out by The Rock. Holtby “The great thing about Matt,” local musicians get airtime and MacLean of Holtby. “He’s con- know about it.” was asked to stay on and was told says Ian Lennox, lead singer of stage-time is second nature to stantly supporting what’s going on Fans can catch Holtby as Matt he was now going to be known Whitby band Exclamation Kid, “Is him. around here … he’s a giant within Diamond on 94.9 The Rock FM as Matt Diamond, which Holtby that He is in a position to help peo- “To me it’s just a no-brainer, if this scene.” every weekday for the afternoon didn’t mind because he wanted to ple, and he does it, and there’s a lot I’ve got water and you’re on fire, Holtby wants to stay local, be- drive at 2 p.m. and at one of his keep his personal and professional of people who are in that position you know what I mean?” cause he says he doesn’t think he shows with the Champion Heart- lives separate. around here who don’t.” The Champion Heartache has could help as much if he was in ache. “Matt Diamond is somebody already released a self-titled al- Toronto. Girlicious invades Durham Region

By Sarah Golan check out the place to make sure it Chronicle staff is a safe environment. Many parents call in concerned The American pop group Girli- about all ages shows, and Hill cious went all out performing in knows, from being a mother her- Durham Region. self, where they are coming from. On March 25, fans watched the Hill explains to parents how John- girl group perform for their first ny B’s runs the place. time in Whitby at the Johnny B club. Parents have to The show came close to an hour, decide‘ what their with the group singing songs from their self-titled album, opening the children are going show with their current number to see. I just pro- one hit Baby Doll. vide a safe place. The crowd was enthusiastic for Natalie Mejia, Nichole Cordova, Chrystina Sayers, and Tiffanie Joanne Hill’ Anderson, who make up the girl group, wrapping up the show with Stupid Shit and Like me. “This clubs off the chain, I like “Its all about the kids coming it,” says Anderson, who says being out to listen to music,” says Hill. an all-girl band on the road makes “Parents have to decide what their them feel more confident and look children are going to see. I just pro- bold. vide a safe place.” While being so busy on the The girl group was formed by road, the girls stay fit performing a reality television show called every night for 45 minutes to an Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. hour. Girlicious was originally planned Anderson says the song Al- to be a trio, but after a final deci- ready Gone is the most intricate Photo by Sarah Golan sion from the creator of the show, song off their album and is one of Robin Antin, the group was made her favourites. POP SENSATION: (From left) Nichole Cordova Tiffanie Anderson Chrystina Sayers into a quartet. Mejia says she loves the song Natalie Mejia perform for the first time in Durham Region to screaming fans at John- All the drama that was por- My Boo off their album, because it ny B’s in Whitby. trayed on the show is long gone. is all about pride. “It’s a good sense Anderson says it’s been two years since the show, that’s old drama of what we are,” says Mejia. She think it’s cool, as long as it’s noth- General manager of Johnny B the bar manager for Johnny B’s feels that Girlicious is like a new and they all love each other and ing rude.” She confirms that their Club, Joanne Hill says there are a handles meeting the Alcohol and get along great. TLC. MySpaces are real and that they lot of considerations when prepar- Gaming Commission of Ontario While there are people who Girlicious is finishing up the do have Facebooks but only for ing for an all ages show. regularly. tour in a few days and will be going try to imitate them on Myspace communicating with close family Kris Davies, who has been her The AGCO explains how to do and Facebook Anderson says, “I back into the studio to start work- and friends. partner for many years and is also an all ages show and come and ing on the next album. 38 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Great writers get published with these tips publication deal. By Brian Flood “An agent is helpful,” says Chronicle Staff Henry. “There are several piles of manuscripts in a publisher’s From children’s books to epic office, ranging from the pile novels, many people want to be right next to the agent to the successful, but how difficult is it fifth pile back. The pile near to get published? the agent has manuscripts that There are several tips to get- agents have sent in. The ones in ting published, but the first step that pile must be read as soon is to write a book. as possible, and so that pile is a “It’s hard to believe,” says publisher’s highest priority.” book editor Bran Henry who The next piles are not agent works with Quick Brown Fox, submissions, and while the sec- “but a lot of people don’t com- ond pile may be read in a few plete this step.” weeks or a couple of months, The editor and workshop the farther the pile is, the less leader also mentioned, “Rewrite, chance the manuscript has of Photo by Brian Flood rewrite, rewrite. Most great au- ever being read. CREATIVITY FLOWS AT THE COMICS GUILD: Writer Amy Rose (left) and Ryan Howe, thors have rewritten their work Going through a publishing co-founder of the Durham Comics Guild, work on some projects during a meeting. multiple times, big changes.” house is the best way to get a Anthony Carnovale, a high book printed, but one can also school teacher and author of In try self-publishing. A person Full Uniform, says, “There are with a manuscript sends it and Talented writers better several things you need to have. a cover design to a self-publish- First you have to write a good ing company like Lulu and pays book. You need experience, to have it printed. commitment, discipline and While Green published all manage your time.” his books through a publishing their skills at comics guild A writer seems to need at house, Carnovale’s book, In Full By Brian Flood Mohr had known the creator, life,” said Howe, who is the artist in least two of three things to be Uniform, was self-published af- Chronicle Staff but hadn’t met the other people the collaboration. He says he never published, according to Henry. ter refusals from houses. involved in the original Blitz. likes to let the group down and will The first is writing, “the second Carnovale said: “You must For those artists and writers The two friends, who collabo- have the Guild continue as long as thing is luck and the last is per- approach them and pay a small looking for a good first start, Ryan rate with each other for their own possible. sistence. You can have a bad sum. It could be a range of Howe and Nick Mohr have the work, decided to also create the “Anyone who wants to be pub- book, but if you have luck and prices like $1,000 to $3,000.” He answer, and it’s not joining the X- Durham Comics Guild, currently lished, come,” Mohr said, adding, persistence it could be done. It also hinted that an author self- Men. meeting on the fourth floor of “We accept open pens and open has been done.” Henry went on publishing has to get editors Howe and Mohr have a comic the South Village residence, and minds.” to mention that some writers to check the work. He sold his book called the Blitz, but it wasn’t which began in the summer of With the groups doing small have published a bad book. book for $20 and it has become their original creation. 2008. They hope to move the Guild web comics, one of them being There are basically two av- a popular read among students Mohr mentioned that he and into the school itself. Howe’s Vince Wick Dragon Dick. enues to get published. in Notre Dame Secondary Ryan were not the first to create This is a place where artist and It’s a dragon-like detective trying The first is to simply ap- School. the comic book. writers alike learn to be better at to find his girl who went missing. proach a publisher with the As well, Leo Babauta from The comic was originally creat- their talent, get connections, make As time goes on, Howe and manuscript. The second option Write to Done revealed several ed by a man from World’s Collide friends and, of course, to perhaps Mohr hope the group will improve. is to approach an agent. He will habits of great writers. and was originally called Unicorn get published in the Blitz. While the main idea of the Guild read the manuscript, some- Stephen King wrote 10 pages Comics, eventually becoming the Howe and Mohr both think the may stay the same, the number of times make suggestions, but if a day and a more obscure habit Blitz. Durham Comics Guild will con- people will hopefully increase. he likes it, he will take it on. An would have been Truman Ca- The comic died off about 1990, tinue to expand with more people The Guild has its own website, agent will speak on behalf of the pote, who could only write well but Howe and Mohr breathed life coming in. www.geocities.com/durhamcom- writer and negotiate a possible while lying down. into it nine years later. “Come out, it’s one night of your icsguild. Comic book heroes are inspiring on the big screen By Erin Haag a huge market available with fairly strong Spiderman would have been impossible to “Now more than ever people want a Chronicle Staff odds they would be huge successes.” film without special effects. hero,” says Michlits, “We’re at war and we’re According to the website Box Office “Most comic book movies are based on facing a recession. Superhero movies are With the release of Watchmen in March Mojo, in the past 30 years movies adapted pure fantasy and thrive off of the surrealism fun to watch, they get our blood pumping and X-men Origins: Wolverine in May, com- from comic books have pulled in approxi- of mutants and wildly unrealistic, but equal- and if nothing else, from their two-hour ic book movies are more popular than ever. mately $7 billion. The Dark Knight, the sec- ly entertaining, super powers,” he says. runtime we receive an ounce of hope. A re- Where comic book movies got their start ond in Christopher Nolan’s Batman series, In terms of producing an action-packed minder that good always conquers bad and is widely debated among fans of the genre. has made approximately $530 million since blockbuster, special effects provide limitless that there are good people out there.” An article by Will Wright, columnist for As- its release in 2008. possibilities. Comic book heroes are special With the release of The Dark Knight in sociated Content, says one of the first mov- The Watchmen, released March 6, took because they have things reality does not al- 2008, comic book movies took on a darker ies adapted from a comic book was Flash in $55.6 million its first weekend and was #1 low mere mortals to obtain; super powers, image. This depiction of the caped crusader Gordon in 1936. There were many other at the box office. Moviegoers were forced to massive battles, world-shattering stories. If as a growling, almost satanic purveyor of titles derived from comic book characters, wait in lines exceeding 100 people, but few we could not visually experience their hard- justice was embraced so warmly that fans but most were forgettable. were disappointed. ships and attributes to the full extent it just and critics agree comic book movies are It wasn’t until 1978 with the release of In the past 10 years there have been wouldn’t be as interesting. bound to take a more sinister turn. Superman, that comic book movies really 73 comic book adaptations to hit the big Superhero movies that were released Peter Howell, film critic for the Toronto began to take flight. Superman began what screen. Though not all successful, it’s clear before the turn of the century lacked mind star said in his review of The Watchmen that would be a 31-year and counting cash grab that the advances in CGI technology and blowing effects and led them to become none of it could be construed as family en- for heavy hitters in Hollywood. special effects have made it more possible forgettable. The Captain America movie set tertainment. Stephen Michlits, an aspiring comic book to create an accurate variation of the super for release in 2011 has the support of Mar- “Watchmen is loaded with savage killings artist from Newmarket, believes the appeal heroes depicted in comic books. vel Comics and, according to fansite Comic and mutilations, fairly explicit sex and a gi- of comic book movies was first brought “In earlier years, feats such as web Book Movies, will no doubt supersede its ant naked blue sage who isn’t afraid to dis- to the attention of Hollywood by an over- slinging through Manhattan or rocketing predecessors, says Bret Sprecher, columnist play his shortcomings,” wrote Howell. whelming request from the fans. through the skies just weren’t an option,” and editor for the site. There are more than 10 comic book mov- “Fans saw no reason why their favourite says Michlits. Not only are comic book adaptations vi- ies set to be released in the next three years, comic pages couldn’t come to life on screen,” Derek Daigle, a film student at Fanshawe sually appealing, they provide the viewers proving that what was once seen as just a says Michlits “Big name movie makers saw College in London, agrees that movies like with something more than big explosions. fad is in fact here to save the day. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 39 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Thoughts expressed in unconventional art them something they’ve never age of five Zaiden has been cross- seen before,” said Zaiden, dur- dressing. The first time that Zaiden Zaiden shows ing a recent television interview. put on a pair of women’s shoes, he Challenging the norm, Zaiden embarked upon a new journey. his unique tries to keep his shows in bars or “I feel like I’m a lesbian trapped in schools and away from stuffy art a man’s body. Growing up, I didn’t galleries. He wants average, every- really see that I had a gender and perspective day people to be exposed to his I hid it as much as I could,” said work more so than art critics. Zaiden. to the world One of those real people, Jordan However, what Zaiden says he By Jaime Rose McTavish, was present at Zaiden’s couldn’t seem to hide as a child Chronicle Staff Living Art Party. McTavish has was his envy of mannequins and worked with Zaiden on several their sexless air. Instead of con- The cross-dressing, lesbian- concepts before and compares cealing his feeling, he let it inspire identifying man Zaiden, took time Zaiden’s artistic style as a mix The him, and thus has yielded many out of hosting his art show held Wizard of Oz meets the Matrix. gender bending, stirring pieces. at the University of Guelph Hum- Kristen Aubin, a model featured It isn’t at all uncommon for the ber to talk about his art recently. in one of Zaiden’s pieces has a dif- average person to be unaware Pushing social limits through ferent thought, “His work is very if one of Zaiden’s photographs his photography for the past 12 unique… a very creative vision. I is in fact a person or a manne- years, the man who was born Wil- really wouldn’t compare it to any- quin, and that’s the way he likes it. liam Chrysler uses his pictures as thing,” said Kristen. “When people feel uncomfort- means of conveying his thoughts Attributing his artistic vision able, they learn a lot about who on sexuality, the state of the world more so to his own experiences they are,” said Zaiden. and the people living in it. than a standard education, Zaid- Continuing the trend of stirring Zaiden’s love affair with art be- en dropped out of an art pro- comfort levels, Zaiden is currently gan at the opposite end of the spec- gram at the University of Guelph working on a coffee-table book trum. In high school, he hated art Humber after only one semester. that will be written with the hopes class until a special teacher opened “I didn’t feel it was helping me of breaking people’s everyday rou- him up in ways that he hopes now it was more hindering,” said tines. allow him to influence others. Zaiden in a recent interview. To anyone interested in see- Photo by Jaime Rose “I want to be able to cause a tidal Just as Zaiden had to follow his ing Zaiden’s work up close, he LIVING ART: An art display from Zaiden, taking the wave that’s going to make people own path in finding his artistic will be featured during Toronto’s boundaries of art to another level. jump out of their skins and show voice, he sought his own direction Alternative Arts and Fashion in regards to his sexuality. Since the week, running from April 21 to 24. 40 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Seneca student for Miss Canada By Santina Gayle Chronicle Staff

People from different regions across Canada are being chosen to represent their district in the Miss Can- ada Globe 2009 Pageant, and many of them are asking for support. Brittany Yorke, a Seneca College student, will be rep- resenting Eastern Canada in the Miss Canada Globe Pro- duction. Yorke, 18, has had experi- ences in performing poetry at Photo by Chantal Da Silva her former high school, Notre SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?: Partners Danny Arbour and Allie Bertram perform the Mambo at the Air Cana- Dame in Ajax, hosting many da Centre in Toronto. social events including BBQs and birthday get-togethers. Yorke is currently in the pro- cess of seeking a designer for her upcoming clothing line, Mas Que Nada. During her spare time, Yorke volunteers at local Dedicated to dance public and Catholic schools hometown of Montreal. His abilities to dance and charm love it,” said Arbour with a chuck- in Ajax helping children with Surrounded by so much tal- the audience did not go unnoticed, le. reading. Montreal ent, Arbour never had any second allowing him to finish as one of the While living and growing up Rashida Forbes, a friend thoughts about his ability to dance, top 10 on the hit series. He felt he in Montreal, he was surrounded of Yorke’s, said, “Brittany is but rather remained positive as he wouldn’t change anything about by dance companies such as San determined and confident native focused on making it to the end. the competition. “What an experi- Tropez and Montreal Danse, and because … she wants to He enjoys his favourite style, ence,” he said. had significant opportunities to prove to everybody that she Latin dance, and is known for his The top 10 dancers went on pursue his career in the arts. is something.” dances to kicks in jive, which he has mas- tour to 15 cities across Canada, When asked what advice he Yorke needs support as tered over the years. including two soldout shows in would give to beginning dancers she goes on to represent Arbour’s biggest inspiration in his hometown Montreal, where who may not be as fortunate with Eastern Canada, amongst 20 the top life has been his dad and his mo- Arbour admitted to being a little those opportunities in a small other contestants. She will be tivation to continuously teach his excited but exhausted. city such as Oshawa, Arbour says, representing the Bob Rum- son to never have any regrets in He went on to explain: “I get no “Don’t give up and if you want to By Chantal Da Silva life while achieving success. sleep. We’re always travelling and dance, you will make it.” ball Foundation for the Deaf, Chronicle Staff hoping to inspire her brother, Arbour danced numerous rou- I can’t sleep on the bus, so it’s very He plans on opening his own tines with runner-up Allie Bertram difficult for me.” studio in Montreal this September, who is deaf. Always believe in yourself and By doing this, Yorke is able during performances that includ- Each show is an average of and hopes to be a chorographer on never give up on your biggest ed jive, mambo, quickstep and three hours of non-stop dancing. the upcoming season of the show. to do something memorable dreams, is the motto Danny Ar- and sincere, and she knows contemporary. Once the show is over, the dancers Up and coming dancers will be bour lives by. Bertram liked Danny’s work have no time to rest as they meet pleased to know that So You Think deep down her brother would Arbour, 26, was the eighth final- be proud of her. ethic and his ability to stay com- family and fans. You Can Dance Canada will return ist determined to demonstrate his mitted to his routine. “I felt like he “This is the best part. Meeting for a second season in the fall, with Yorke said, “Even though dancing talent to judges at So You he may not hear what is going brought out the best in both of us all the fans and all the nice people auditions in five provinces that be- Think You Can Dance Canada, when we danced,” she said. is my favourite part. Tiring but I gan April 4. on, I can still see him smile, and waited hours in the cold in his while going to his events and supporting him as his sister.” Yorke also manages to do well in school while involved Pageant creates opportunities to shine in the Miss Canada Globe pageant. national pageant, the Miss Teen confidence. Pila said competitors people, one person is chosen to Sociology is a part of the By Santina Gayle Worldwide pageant, and the Miss are given training on personality represent each city. General Arts and Science Chronicle Staff Petite Teen International pageant. development. Marketing officer and musical course in which Yorke is cur- These pageants are grouped in “They become confident and director, Mark Guzman, is respon- rently enrolled. Yorke finds Regardless of height, size or eth- a way so that compet- want to wear bath- sible for the sponsorships of the sociology to be interesting nicity, Canadian women are able ing is not only based ing suits,” said Pila. pageant, and the scouting of com- because it deals with how to promote their inner beauty and on height or size, but Competitors petitors. people think, react and why self-confidence in the Miss Cana- so opportunities are ‘This is a human- have training ev- Their sponsorships usually they do things the way they da Globe 2009 beauty pageant. equal for those who itarian pageant, ery Sunday at the include model agencies, fitness do. This helps Yorke to react Tracy Halmstead founded Miss are petite, or of large we don’t discrimi- Ossington office centres, hotels and transportation in a positive way when be- Canada Globe in May 2000, three size. in Toronto. Their companies. ing criticized by others. She years before she died of cancer. Teens and young nate. training includes Scouting is usually done in takes everything negative Her goal was to include modern adults ages 18 to 26 photo shoots, hair, malls, where the Miss Canada that someone may say to her pageant concepts that were not are featured in Miss makeup and danc- Globe employers, with all the in- and uses it to make her into a demonstrated in many of the oth- Canada Globe pag- Mark Guzman’ ing. formation, approach a potential better person. er Canadian pageants. eant, while teens More than 75 teen candidate. Recommendation “When people are coming Halmstead’s dream was fulfilled ages 13 to17 are fea- people try out for letters are given to members of the at you, you just have to be able with help from the Miss Canada tured in the Miss Teen worldwide the Miss Canada Globe competi- Miss Canada Globe committee to take it with a smile, even if Globe national executive commit- pageant and the Miss Petite Teen tion, but only 50 are chosen, and who are responsible for recruiting it’s negative,” Yorke said. tee and from help from other vol- pageant. only one will be crowned with the candidates. The Miss Canada Globe unteers. According to Mias Pila, execu- national title. Furthermore, the Miss Canada 2009 Pageant will be held Canadian women are able to tive officer for all three pageants, Competitors are scouted from Globe committee comes up with Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Leah represent people from different Miss Canada Globe’s main focus cities across Canada. When the their own ways on how to promote Posluns Theatre in Toronto. parts of the world by being part is to promote inner beauty and competition is narrowed to 50 their pageants and recruit people. of the Miss Canada Globe Inter- The Chronicle April 14, 2009 41 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cheers to the poor economy By Cait Hoock Chronicle Staff

A poor economy is brewing up more money for this business. BYOB Spring Water Brewing opened its doors in 1989 and was the only beer and wine making store in Oshawa. Kevin Gmitrowicz joined the company in 1992 because he was looking for something steady and recession proof. Now, with more than 120 cli- ents a week coming in to bottle, Gmitrowicz said that there is more business now because of the poor economy. “It’s good for us, the downturn in the economy. If the economy is worse, things get better,” he said. “Sales are up about 15 per cent.” With increased sales comes an increase in profits. Not only is all of the store’s equipment paid for, nothing is leased and the rent is low compared to similar business- es around town. “We’re a profitable business,” Gmitrowicz said. “We pay wages and dividends, so we’re very prof- itable.” He explained that a lot of stores make the mistake of having a small space and paying more rent. Photo by Cait Hoock Aside from increased sales and profits, there are a lot of benefits BOTTLE YOUR OWN BEER: Durham College students, from left, Adam Zavadovics, Andrew Wood and Mike Amen- from making wine and beer. dola leave BYOB with a few cases of beer. “Well, first it’s cost saving and then you find what you like, buy it in bulk and it’s there at home for aged crowd however, it’s getting products can be customized to With a majority of people The store’s website is currently your convenience,” Gmitrowicz more popular with students. suit each person’s taste. geared towards red wine, he said, under construction, but for more said. With more than 100 recipes of Gmitrowicz also hopes to ex- “It can’t hurt that doctors are say- information about product line, Most of the clients are regulars beer to choose from, and a wide pand product line and to have ing to drink a glass of red wine ev- business hours and pricing, call and are represented by a middle- selection of red and white wines, more customers in the future. eryday.” 905-723-7091. Whitby’s music Toronto’s top 10 scene heats up chefs cut By Cody Gillard hawa bands Cuff The Duke and Chronicle Staff Whitby’s Protest The Hero and Hail The Villain have all made a the cheese Whitby’s Fire Diviner is on the name for themselves, whether verge of making a name for them- it be nationally or on the global stage. Fire Diviner want wants to By Cait Hoock selves in Durham’s music scene. Chronicle Staff It all started when brothers be up there with the likes of those Andrew and Colin Johnston re- bands. “There aren’t any rock bands Holy havarti. grouped after the demise of their Next month, the City of Toronto previous band, The Damnation in the last few years to really make an impact,” said Johnston. continues its tradition of hosting Game, making the move from the Festival of Chefs. Oshawa’s popular death metal “We really want to be that band.” Fusing many influences to The 10 finest chefs of Toronto scene. will gather and cook tasty treats Realizing they still had mush create a unique sound is what Fire Diviner is all about. using Cheese Boutique ingredi- to prove musically, they formed ents. Fire Diviner with vocalist Ryan “We say Seattle sound ‘cause the term grunge has kind of a The community is welcome to (4:5) Smith and bassist Jason interact with the chefs, observe Morgan. Colin Johnston plays bad reputation,” he said. “It’s hard to give a good description of our their techniques and indulge in drums. Their goals were much their creations. the same; to create music that is sound. Johnston believes that with Each weekend features two different from other bands in the chefs who will prepare eye-catch- area. the current economic situations people need more bands to lis- ing dishes. And where there’s “We are a band that is commit- cheese, there’s wine so it is sure to ted to writing unique and power- ten to. “When times are tough, good be a slice. ful music that will stand the test Preparation for the event began of time, said Andrew Johnson, music prevails in a strong way, like Seattle during the early 90s in January. The chefs are chosen who plays guitar. “And put on a based on critical acclaim, style, ex- live show that won’t disappoint.” recession. We want to be the best thing to come out of this one,” he perience and popular demand. Fire Diviner went into the stu- There is no cover for the event, dio on April 2 to record their de- said. The band is taking time off to and it starts at noon Saturday, May but album Born In Ember Days, 2. It’s located at the Cheese Bou- which is expected to be released focus on a new record and ex- Photo by Alona Topolnisky tique at 45 Ripley Ave. in early fall pects to hit the road this summer. MUSIC MANIA: Andrew Johnston, lead singer of Fire Diviner, For more information, contact Durham Region has seen its Born In Ember Days will be in stores this fall. rocks out at a Durham pub. Afrim Pristine at mail@cheese- share of flourishing bands. Os- boutique.com. 42 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cinechats: One Second 2 Late A chance to be rockin’ at the right time

never easy, and Kyle and Adrian “The guys of One Second 2 Late your inner critic By Leslie Bates are both great guys,” Pisani said. are amazing,” says one fan, Emma Chronicle Staff “But we were lucky enough to King, of Newcastle. “They are al- know another band called Heroes ways interacting with their fans Organizer and Durham Col- Take a group of small town Day Off, whose guitar and bass and I always look forward to all of Informal lege media law professor John boys and mix in some hard punk players (Wishak and Leca) were their local shows.” Arkelian hosts the event every rock and big time dreams. These good friends of ours. So we stole “I think they are all a great bunch Thursday at 6:30 pm in Room are the boys of One Second 2 Late them and now we are who we of guys, their songs are catchy,” chats to C113. (OS2L) Brian Pisani, Steve Leca, are.” says Alisha Sharpe, of Newcastle. “In March, Cinechats cel- Adam Wishak, Derrick Knox and The band continued to play “Their lyrics are great, and they put ebrated its fourth anniversary Rob Henderson. small shows across Canada until on a great concert, always includ- exclusive and on April 16 we’ll be screen- OS2L was started in the village former Treble Charger lead sing- ing their fans.” ing our 100th film,” he said. of Newcastle in 2002. The original er and guitarist, Greg Nori took Fans have watched their local “So far, 10 of those films have members of the band were Pisani, notice in 2006 and he worked to stars grow up a lot in the last seven movies been sent to us directly by pro- Knox, Henderson, Kyle Allin and make them even better. years. They have watched them go ducers overseas for exclusive Adrian Vasseur. They played nu- In 2007, Nori recruited Ian D’Sa, through the trials and tribulations By Don Campbell Cinechats-only screenings of merous shows at the local bar Wie Billy Talent’s guitarist, to help pro- of losing two members, coming Chronicle Staff films not available anywhere in Geht’s Amigo, formally known as duce OS2L’s debut album, World together again with the addition of North America.” JP’s Sports Bar, as well as at their Time Bomb, at SonyBMG’s down- two newcomers. For moviegoers tired of the Upcoming screenings will old school, Clarke High. town Toronto recording studio. “We’ve been together for seven standard fare being offered at be on April 16, 23 and 30, with Everything seemed fine and “Releasing World Time Bomb years now so we’ve grown a lot. local movie theatres, Cinechats more to follow. the band seemed to be a tight-knit was a huge step for our band,” First of all we don’t look like little may be the ticket they’re look- Film selections are to be an- unit. That was until Vasseur de- Pisani said. “It’s our first full length, kids anymore. We’re a little weath- ing for. nounced but are apt to include cided it was time to pursue some- of hopefully many to come. As a ered, and we can grow facial hair Cinechats provides a unique Slumdog Millionaire, L’age des thing else. new band, it’s hard to get noticed now,” said Pisani. “Obviously after experience through its commit- Tenebres, The Reader, Black Shortly after Vasseur left, Allin in this business, so we realize we playing together for so long we’re ment to show only highly re- Book, The Wrestler and more.” decided it was his time to go back have to work our butts off and tour now super tight and in sync with garded and thought-provoking If people can’t make any of to school. like mad to promote ourselves.” each other.” films. those dates, Cinechats will be The remaining members were Fans have been taking notice After filming their debut video An informal talk follows each running throughout the sum- left wondering what they were go- since the boys first picked up their off of World Time Bomb, Fear of a show making for a lively and en- mer. ing to do. Luckily, they knew of a instruments. Most of their fans Nation, the boys are continuing to gaging discussion for film buffs Most films are rated 18+ band with a few members willing have been there since the begin- tour until the fall. They have also and amateurs alike. and a small admission fee is to join them. ning and vow to be there until the begun writing songs for their next charged. “Band member changes are end. album. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 43 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Doris and Visser share Durham’s top honour By Kait Nienhuis Chronicle Staff The Volleyball team placed in the final eight this season. This year’s Durham College Visser also had a successful Athletic Banquet had guests see- night, leaving the event with the ing double when two athletes won Durham College Five Year Award, Female Athlete of the Year. SIRC CCAA Academic All-Ca- Amanda (Mandi) Doris, mem- nadian Award, Team Leadership ber of the Women’s Volleyball Award and Team MVP Award. team and Ashley Visser, member “It’s a really nice accomplish- of the Women’s Soccer and Bas- ment,” said Visser. “It feels great to ketball team, both took home the be recognized.” award. The Women’s Soccer team A booming cheer erupted in- placed in the final four this sea- side the Trillium Trails Banquet son. Hall on April 3 when the two ath- Visser, a Criminology student lete’s names were announced. from Uxbridge, will be graduating “All the teams this year are re- this year and said she will miss ally close,” said Visser. being an athlete for the Durham Doris, from Ajax, set a record Lords. this year in OCAA Women’s Vol- “I have made some great leyball for most blocks in a ca- friends,” said Visser. reer with 156 and was named an Visser, like Doris, said being an OCAA League All-Star this season athlete is her life. for Women’s Volleyball. “It feels weird if you don’t have Photo by Kris Gyivicsan Doris, an Office Administration practice,” said Visser. “It’s like, ‘what student, left the banquet with sev- do I do now?’” ALL-STAR MADNESS: Durham College’s Anthony Batchelor and Niagara College’s eral additional awards. She won She said the highlight of her Nick Fadayel take part in the 2009 OCAA All-Star Game March 28. the Durham College Four Year time as a Durham Lord was win- Award, SIRC CCAA Academic ning bronze in Women’s Soccer All-Canadian Award, Team Lead- at last year’s CCAA Nationals in ership Award and Team MVP Halifax. Award. Visser was named top player at “Four years I’ve been working her position in the OCAA and was my butt off,” said Doris. “I’m finally also named an OCAA League All- getting recognized.” Star for this season. All-Stars shine She said being an athlete has The 39th Annual Durham Col- By Kris Gyivicsan spectators and also along with 10 of those points on the final two always been a high priority. lege Athletic Banquet was a night Chronicle Staff Raptor, UOIT mascot Hunter, and racks of balls, draining nine of 10 “It’s my life,” said Doris. “I get up to remember for all who attended. crowd participation, helped judge shots in a row, including the two- every morning and I look forward For Doris and Visser, it was a night Durham College played host to the OCAA best mascot contest. point bonus ball on the second last to seeing everybody.” they will never forget. the 2009 Ontario College Athlet- Four school mascots, Durham’s rack, but missing the bonus ball on ics Association All-Star basketball Lord Durham, Algoma College’s the final rack. Following Spurr in day Saturday, March 28, providing Boomer the Thunderbolt, Mo the second place was Vadim Halimov entertainment for fans and partici- Hawk from Mohawk College and of Seneca College, and third place Athletes big winners at 39th pants, while also raising money for Fanshawe’s Freddy Falcon, took to went to Jarin Fischl of Loyalist Col- charity. the floor individually for a dance lege. Fans had the opportunity to competition. In the second half, the East annual athletic banquet watch a day of basketball, along There was no question as to would once again fall behind the Continued from page 1 He was also awarded Ontario with player challenges, while help- who the fan favourite was after West, but they kept it close with a Conference All-Star status as Boomer the Thunderbolt did his score of 67-65 for the West. ing to raise awareness for the Ca- “Durham College has great well as All-Canadian status after routine, dancing to a remix of dif- In the final seven minutes, the nadian Breast Cancer Foundation fans and we owe it to them to the team’s fourth place finish at ferent club tracks, followed by loud score was once again tied at 73-73, through the sale of merchandise, perform well,” said Batchelor. the nationals. cheers from a laughing crowd. but the West jumped to a quick including t-shirts with a slogan Last fall the men’s baseball Durham College honoured Boomer received a Toronto Rap- lead after they stole the ball from that read, Fight Like a Girl. team took fourth place over all two players this season with the tors jersey presented by Raptor for Eastern defenders twice within The events kicked off at 3:30 pm at the National Championship Durham College female athlete his victory. seconds of each other. with the OCAA Co-Ed Team 2-Ball and was honoured for the hard of the year award. Next was the men’s OCAA All- The Eastern All-Stars sent Competition. Here, two team- work. The team was awarded After setting the OCAA re- Star game at 8:15 pm. Some of the Batchelor to the court to help his mates, one man, one woman, were the Durham Lords team of the cord for blocks this year with best college basketball players team in the final two minutes of placed on teams together, rep- year. the women’s volleyball team, from east and west of the province the game, in what would also be resenting their school, with four “These boys earned it,” said Doris also was named an OCAA gathered to compete against each the final two minutes of Batche- teams having two players from dif- Sam Dempster, head coach of League All-Star, represented other, representing their individu- lor’s college basketball career. The ferent schools. the men’s baseball team. “They Durham College in the All-Star al schools by wearing their home Markham Ontario native, in his In this event, teams took turns busted their butts seven nights game, was named team Co- team jerseys in the game. fifth consecutive All-Star appear- shooting from anywhere in the of- a week, all season long. They MVP and was a recipient of the The game was off to a quick ance as a Durham Lord, ended fensive end, with no defenders on deserve it and I’m very proud of Leadership Award. start with the Western All-Stars his career on a high note, as the the court. Different sections of the them.” As a two-sport athlete, Ash- taking the lead in the opening OCAA all-time leading scorer with floor were designated with differ- It was announced at the ley Visser dominated the field minutes, and stretching that lead 1,833 career points. ent point values ranging from two banquet that Durham College and the court. In soccer, her to 23-8 with 11 minutes left in the “It still hasn’t sunk in, but it’s a to eight points for a basket. The would be hosting the men’s outstanding play as goalkeeper first half. good feeling,” says Batchelor on player shooting the ball had to re- baseball national champion- helped the Lords to the OCAA The East seemed to pick up retiring with the OCAA points re- trieve the own rebound and pass it ships this fall. Final Four. She was named an their game, playing a more solid cord. to a teammate before shooting. All “It will be exciting for our OCAA League All-Star in soc- all around game. He says in the final minutes this was done within a one-minute boys to show what they got on cer, as well as being selected the Durham’s Anthony Batchelor when he was called back into the time limit with the highest scoring their own turf,” said Dempster. OCAA top goalkeeper. Visser drew a foul on a lay-up attempt game, all he was concentrated on team, Durham’s own Jill Leistra, No Durham College sports was named team MVP in soccer and drained both of his free throws was getting the win for his team. and Cambrian College’s Brady Bo- banquet would be complete and she also was awarded the to place his Eastern All-Stars with- The game would end 99-88, land being awarded the winners. without the announcement of Leadership Award in women’s in five points of the lead in the final with the Western All-Stars coming The Toronto Raptor mascot, the male and female athletes of basketball. minutes of the first half. At half- out on top. Raptor, joined in on the excite- the year. After dessert was cleared time, the east was on top 49-40. “It went well,” says Scott Dennis, ment and was up to his usual an- After helping the men’s base- from the tables, coaches and With halftime came the Men’s Sports Information and Marketing tics teasing fans, as well as Eastern ball team win another CIBA athletes hauled their hardware Three Point Shootout finals. Coordinator at Durham College. All-Stars women’s coach Craig Ontario Conference title this off to their cars to later be hung Charly Spurr of Algonquin Col- “It was another successful All- Walker to laughs and cheers from season, Jonathan Thiebaud was on their walls at home. There lege was awarded first place after Star Saturday,” says Dennis the crowd. awarded the Durham College were lingering thoughts and he impressed the crowd, receiving “The players and coaches all Oshawa’s Hawkeyes cheerlead- male athlete of the year. hopes for next year. ing team performed routines for 20 points in the challenge, getting seemed to have a good time.” 44 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 SPORTS NEWS

Photo by Don Campbell HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: Durham College alumni were recently inducted into the OCAA hall of fame. Clockwise from top left are O’Neill Brown, Juan Carlos Camus, Tracey Weightman, Laurie Castator, Stacey Fertile, Darlene Cook, Stephanie Axford and Jill Rowe. Inductees not pictured are Julie Hornsby, Leslie Balson and Tammy Baker.

LordsThe athletes,alumni part of the recent “It’s absolutely an honour honoured to be attending college themselves. jelled while they were here. By Don Campbell additions to the OCAA All-Millen- come here and be recognized “It was really hard to find my “It really was a wonderful time Chronicle Staff nium teams, were each presented for getting an award for playing a way around again, even going in my life,” she said. special plaques in recognition of sport that I just love to play,” said down to where the old gym is, so Since its inception in 2003, 15 Throughout their playing ca- the achievement. Laurie Castator, class of ‘87. much has changed,” said Stacey OCAA Hall of Fame inductees reers they dazzled crowds with Durham College had six former “I never thought I would be do- Fertile, class of ’94. have come from Durham College. unrivaled skill and prowess. In women’s fastball team members, ing anything like this 20 years ago. “I am so impressed with the More former Durham College their prime, few were better in all three women’s and two men’s soc- growth here. It’s great.” athletes and coaches could be se- of Ontario college sport. cer players selected. The coaches, the All the former Lords fondly lected this year when the OCAA Their achievements in the game “With 11 OCAA All-Millennium players, everyone just recall being on the road, bonding selection committee announces brought great personal success team members representing Dur- wanted‘ to play ball and with their teams while learning this year’s inductees in late April. and they were key members on ham College entering the Hall of they all came together some of the invaluable life skills Starting April 8 profiles of each some of Durham College’s great- Fame, it shows the success our and they all jelled while not taught in a classroom. hall of famer were to be showcased est teams of all time. athletic programs have had in the they were here. “I remember being with my on the Durham Lords website. But with playing careers long provincial and national spotlight,” It really was a won- friends, my teammates, playing The full list of former Lords in- behind them and their college said Athletic Director Ken Bab- derful time in my life. a sport I enjoyed and getting an ducted into the Hall of Fame in- days a fading memory, it was time cock. education at the same time,” said clude: Leslie Balson, Laurie Casta- for their alma mater to put on a “The 13 inductees from Dur- O’Neill Brown, class of ’95. tor, Darlene Cook, Jill Drinkwater, show for 11 of its former athletes ham is a new college record for O’Neill Brown’ “That’s what I remember the Stacey Fertile and Julie Hornsby recently inducted into the OCAA most athletes inducted into the most.” (women’s fastball); Juan Carlos Hall of Fame. OCAA hall of fame at one time,” Castator remembers most “the Camus and O’Neil Brown (men’s The gala event, held in the Up- said Babcock. It’s a really satisfying feeling, like road trips, the bus …” she paused soccer); Stephanie Axford, Tam- per Gallery of the Campus Well- In addition to the 11, two for- my career has come full circle.” with a smirk “but I can’t tell you my Baker and Tracy Weightman ness and Recreation Centre March mer Lords coaches will also be Many came from across the what happened on the bus!” (women’s soccer); coach Stan 27, was a time for the college to inducted into the OCAA Hall of GTA with friends, family and for- “The coaches, the players, ev- Marchut (men’s basketball) and offer its appreciation for years of Fame in a special ceremony April mer teammates in tow – a few even eryone just wanted to play ball and coach Ted Harrison (women’s vol- dedication. 29 in Windsor. came with children old enough to they all came together and they all leyball). Weightlifters judged via web Health Sciences student Duncan says UOIT varsity rowing strength By Don Campbell Kwan. and conditioning coach Tom The- Chronicle Staff “It’s well controlled here, you’re kan, who organizes the competi- familiar with the equipment, the tion on campus. Tucked away in the bowels of people. Familiarity makes it easier “Dropping weight and bounc- the Athletic Centre in a non-de- on you when lifting weights.” ing it off their chest or lifting weight script exercise room, nine UOIT It’s also effective at simulating without pulling up properly means students gathered for an interna- an actual competition. they’re pretty much doing power tional weightlifting competition on The process is simple; each lifter curtseys.” a Sunday morning in early March. is videotaped with results upload- If anyone would know it’s The- The judges were from Finland ed to the website operated in Fin- kan. In charge of keeping the UOIT and their opponents from all land. The judges view the video to rowing teams in shape, his dedica- across Canada, the United States ensure proper technique and com- tion to training properly has at- and even as far as Russia, Bulgaria, pliance with the rules. The 18-page tracted plenty of attention from Croatia and Israel. Despite its in- rulebook is posted on the website non-rowing students. ternational flavour, the competi- and covers everything from prop- “If you’re not on the rowing Photo by Don Campbell tion was completed without an air er attire, gym equipment, to video team you can’t really train with INTERNATIONAL LIFT-OFF: Weightlifters compete mile spent or hotel room booked. rules and regulations. Tom and that’s definitely a privi- internationally from the comfort of their local gyms. Welcome to the world of virtual The best lifter is based on the lege because he puts a lot of effort meet – a new and innovative way Schwartz and Malone formula, and time into training,” says Kwan. students. play a varsity sport,” says women’s for weightlifters across the world which is essentially a calculation “His success is our success.” So far 25 students have signed rowing team member Christie At- to compete internationally from based on the competitor’s age In an effort to expose non-var- up and the group is waiting until twood. the comfort of their local gym. and body mass multiplied by the sity athlete students to Thekan’s May when a new student council “You can also meet people who “I like virtual meet because you amount of weight lifted. knowledge and training routine, a is elected to make it official. like to go to the gym,” she says don’t have to drive hours away to “What people do in a gym often weightlifting club is in the works “It would be a good opportunity “which is important because I go to a competition” says UOIT would not pass in competition,” for UOIT and Durham College to get active if you don’t want to doubt I could go on my own.” The Chronicle April 14, 2009 45 SPORTS NEWS Toronto hopes to host Losing NHL teams still favoured with return of WBC in 2013 flawed point system and Venezuela. The selection of country’s game was terrible,” said By Brent Burry longer be rewarded for losing. World Baseball Toronto as the host for first round Tyler. Chronicle Staff Under the current format, there was a trial run in the eyes of WBC Montreal is a possible venue The National Hockey League is little separation in the stand- Classic organizers. for the 2013 tournament and due point system needs to be ings — last year there were only More than 42,000 fans occu- to the city’s lack of baseball since changed to accurately reflect five points separating the sixth pied the seats of the Rogers Cen- 2004 when the Expos left, Montre- the true quality of teams in the seeded team from 10th in the contenders are tre as baseball-crazed Americans al citizens might be starving to see league. Eastern Conference, and three rolled into town to watch their baseball and could possibly show Currently, a team is awarded points separating the eighth announced beloved all-stars take down the better support. As a culturally di- two points for a win regardless seeded team and the 11th in the Canadian boys 6-5. Fans in atten- verse city that has a booming tour- of when that win occurs, and Western Conference— which dance were amazed by the sup- ism industry, Corey Struthers be- a losing team in overtime or by the way the NHL loves, and By Dave Majka port of the home crowd. lieves Montreal would be a good shootout is awarded one point. that gives the appearance that Chronicle Staff Ryan Tyler attended the first option to host the WBC. That is ridiculous. mediocre teams are not that far game of the tournament and was “If you want baseball at this The format should be three off from the great teams, keep- Once called the SkyDome, impressed by what he saw. time of year in Canada, games will points for a regulation time win, ing many teams close to a play- and home of back-to-back World “It was unlike any other base- have to be played in a dome, and two points for an overtime win, off spot. Series championships by the To- ball game in Toronto. The fan at- like Toronto, Montreal has that in one point for a shootout win and The problem with that il- ronto Blue Jays, the Rogers Centre mosphere was incredible. People Olympic Stadium,” said Struthers. no points for the losing team. I lusion is that with so many is now home to the World Baseball coming from all over uniting to Baseball fan Luc Hartwick at- don’t understand why a team games having three points be- Classic cheer on our country was amaz- tended the first game of the tour- that loses the game is awarded ing awarded (two for the win- The 39-game, 16-team tourna- ing,” he said. nament and believes that the city a point. Under a new format, ner and one for the loser), it is ment was created in 2005 with Torontonians will have to cross earned its right to be a host city there is an emphasis placed on hard to gain ground. With a new the cooperation of Major League their fingers if they hope to gain the again in 2013. winning the game early. It places format, teams could get on a Baseball and its players’ associa- bid for the World Baseball Classic “Toronto is a diverse city and more importance on regulation winning streak and quickly gain tion. The finals were played in the returning in 2013. The remainder there are huge populations of oth- time, and provides an incentive ground. baseball hotbed of San Diego, Ca- of round one was marked by poor er cultures like Italy for example to try for the win in 60 minutes. This idea really comes down lif., with Japan winning the inaugu- attendance. When Canada went who had a team in the tourna- This format also separates to a fundamental belief that ral championship. head-to-head with Italy there was ment,” said Hartwick. the great teams from the good teams should be rewarded for The second World Baseball no evidence of Canada’s passion Baseball fans will have to sit on teams. A team that can consis- winning the game in regular Classic brought the tournament for baseball. their hands and wait for the an- tently win in regulation time is time, without needing the spe- north of the border for the first “I don’t believe they gained nouncement as to where the 2013 better than a team that needs cial measures of overtime and time. The Rogers Centre was home enough attention to get them a bid venues will be, whether Canada is overtime or a shootout to win, shootout, and teams that lose a to pool C consisting of Canada, the for the next tournament. Having going to be among those locations and the losing teams will no game should not be rewarded. United States of America, Italy less then 13,000 fans for a home has yet to be determined. 46 The Chronicle April 14, 2009 SPORTS NEWS DC helps How the West did win kids stay Emery, playing in her second all- By Neil Coxworth star game, adding, “but the Chronicle Staff game did get physical because it’s active this a chance to show your skill and to The West was just able to hold play with girls that you would nor- off the East to win the OCAA mally play against.” summer women’s All-Star basketball game Near the end of the half the East Saturday, March 28. scored two quick three-pointers to The game, held at Durham Col- By Nathaniel Smith take a six-point lead, but the West Chronicle Staff lege for the fourth straight year, quickly responded and the teams and the sixth time in the past 10 went into halftime all tied up at This summer children years, turned out to be a physical 37. ages eight to 17 will have the and entertaining matchup with The second half began right opportunity to learn and par- West scoring a 71-68 victory to where the first half left off. Scoring ticipate in a variety of sports end a five-year drought. was hampered by some physical at the Durham College sports The West started strong, going play, highlighted by some im- camp. Camp lessons are up 4-0 before league scoring lead- pressive rebounding by Donisha held at the Durham College er Rachel Niven dropped a three- Young, a second-year student at Oshawa campus Monday to pointer for the East making it 4-3. Sheridan College. Friday from the beginning of Niven, a fourth year student at The score remained tight up July until the end of August. Saint Lawrence College in Kings- until the last three minutes when Each sports activity starts at 9 ton is at the top of the OCAA this the West began to pull away. A late a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. season with an impressive 22.29 charge by the East wasn’t enough The sports available to points per game average, a full with the final score being 71-68 for the children include begin- three points better than Sara May- thew West. ner and intermediate level bee of Loyalist College. Sarah Levesque of St. Clair fin- basketball, baseball or soft- Durham’s Jill Leistra drew ished with a game high 30 points. ball, soccer, badminton, golf, cheers from the crowd when she The MVP awards went to Sara five-pin bowling, tennis and sunk a smooth lay-up to put the Maybee of the East and Chelsea volleyball. The new addition East ahead. Nekuliak of the West. to the sports selection is five- The East controlled the lead un- The Co-Ed two-ball competi- pin bowling, which will be co- til about the 18-minute mark when tion was won by a mixed team of ordinated by Durham Col- the West tied it at 27. Leistra from Durham College and lege faculty member Clayton Despite the fact that this was an Brady Bolan from Cambrian with Photo by Kris Gyivicsan Rhodes and will take place at all-star game, both teams played scores of 46 in the first round and ALL-STAR: Jill Leistra sinks one of her shots that the Ajax Bowling Centre. with some spirited and physical 43 in the final. “ We are constantly look- defence, not being afraid to com- Jeralyn Espiritu defended her helped her team win the two-ball contest. ing to add new sports to the mit hard fouls at the basket and title in the women’s three-point camp to give students all the forcing the other team to earn their shootout. Sheridan College’s Es- opportunities needed to find points with free-throws. piritu needed a tiebreaker to beat Communications Director for weekend. It is a wonderful event, something they are passion- “The game is fun because you Heather Alonzo of Seneca after the OCAA Lindsay Bax said, “Of well attended, and for the basket- ate about and will be interest- get to interact with all the girls they both scored 14 points in the course, Durham did an excellent ball fan it is a hugely entertaining ed in pursuing,” said Rhodes. you play against all year and know final round. job hosting,”. event,” said Ken Babcock, Durham Beginner level partici- their personalities outside of bas- When asked if she thought the “I am very proud of my staff and College Athletic Director. pants will receive instructions ketball,” said Durham student Erin event went well, Marketing and student team for the event host- About 1,100 people turned out ing job we showcased this past for the event. on the basic fundamentals of their preferred sport while in- termediate level participants will focus on particular facets Lords baseball coach of the game. Children aspir- Three steps for ing to participate in the inter- mediate level must have ex- praised for hard work perience on a high school or club team because the level Toronto’s J.P. Riccardi, who was is designed for experienced By Ryan Graham with the Oakland Athletics at a summer body players to further develop Chronicle Staff the time. their skills. Dempster did that job with Tips on getting in cordingly. “We offer beginners a The Durham Lords men’s the Athletics for about three The second step is exercise. chance to learn the basics so baseball team has always had months before another op- shape for the beach Students should not push them- they can eventually develop a winning program, with credit portunity came up. After the selves too hard to try to get a per- their skills to become inter- going to their players and to Athletics’ job Dempster was ap- fect beach body. mediate level athletes so we their hardworking coaching proached by the New York Yan- “Don’t go for short-term health, can focus on practising par- staff. By Chris Polito ticular aspects of the game kees while he was at a baseball Chronicle Staff go for long-term health. You can’t The Lords have advanced clinic in Toronto and agreed to get a beach body in two months,” like situational strategies, to the Canadian Intercollegiate said Quado Service, fitness coor- techniques and conditioning scout for the Yankees. Students may find themselves Baseball Association National dinator at the Campus Recreation tips,” said Michael Duggan Dempster was awarded the with lots of time on their hands championship four years in a and Wellness Centre. summer camp organizer and Julio Puente Envoy Internation- when exams finish, making it the row. But students can lose weight co-ordinator. al coach award, which is given perfect time to get in shape to They were defeated in the and build muscle in as little as The sports camp has to the candidate by MLB for un- be healthy and feel confident in semifinals by the University of four to eight weeks. Students can been active for the past 22 selfish, dedicated and passion- a swimsuit when summer rolls New Brunswick, but it does not use the Campus Recreation and years and the facility and the ate work in growing the game of around. take away from the team always Wellness Centre all summer long. counsellors are reasons why baseball. The first step in getting healthy being a contender for the cham- There are personal trainers who children keep coming back Past winners of the award is to eat the right kinds of food. The pionship. can help students achieve their to the camp every year, said were an ex-major league base- Canadian Food Guide, which can The Lords won the Ontario goals. Duggan. However, the main ball coach and the coach of the be found online, is designed to Conference last year, the sec- With the weather becoming goal for this camp is to give National team for the Nether- show people what they should be ond straight year they have ac- nicer, it is also the perfect time to children an exciting experi- lands. eating and drinking for their age complished that. The team has get outside and exercise. Students ence they will never forget. Dempster said he was sur- group and gender, and gives many only suffered one losing season can go for a jog, take their pets for That experience might even prised to win it. Dempster has tips on how to maintain a healthy in the school’s history. a walk, and play lots of outdoor sway some camp participants been to Germany, England, Ke- lifestyle. Head coach Sam Dempster sports. to come back and become nya, Turkey, Holland, Ireland To help achieve a healthy diet, has headed the Lords baseball Commitment is vital to achiev- counsellors, or even become and Hungry to raise the level many health experts recommend program since the team was of the game. He ranges from ing positive fitness results. students and athletes at Dur- th keeping a diary tracking meals for formed in 1992 and is in his 17 Exercising for as little as three ham College or UOIT. coaching six-year-old children about a week. Every time some- season. days a week can significantly im- Currently Ryan Harris and to the national teams of each thing is eaten, it gets written down Currently Dempster is a prove physique and overall health. Matthew Hanley, students country. with the time it was eaten. scout for the Milwaukee Brew- With commitment comes results. who are attending UOIT, are “Play your best every game After a week students can look ers. He got started in scouting in Even small weight loss and toning counsellors who help par- and don’t take a game off,” said back at the diary and see when 1989 when he was in Florida for can build big confidence, which is ticipants improve their skills Dempster. Talking about what they eat too much, and some of a baseball tournament and was what students need when they hit and have a good camp expe- it takes to get to the national the bad things they are eating. approached about scouting by the beach in their swimsuit this rience. championship. They can then adjust their diet ac- summer. The Chronicle April 14, 2009 47 SPORTS NEWS A positive T-Bow takes top honours end to a his teammates, he remains humble about the disappointing recognition. Baseball star “I’m a fourth year guy so I expect a lot of my- season self,” he said. “My teammates also expect me to do well, so they keep me motivated.” credits team That motivation lead Thiebaud to being By Don Campbell named an Ontario Conference All-Star and to Chronicle Staff the National Championship CIBA All-Canadi- for success an team as one of the best players in the coun- Karen Nystrom has been try. named the new coach of the By Don Campbell “I’d like to think I’m versatile. I can play a bit Chronicle Staff UOIT Ridgebacks women’s of infield and a bit of outfield, but my hitting hockey team. and defense are probably the strongest aspects The theme of the night at the 39th annual The Scarborough native of my game,” he said. was appointed to the posi- Durham College athletic banquet was team- “But really I just try to lead by example. Go- work. tion following the departure ing out and working hard in practice, by play- of Gary Pitcher who resigned In speeches made by President Don Lovisa, ing hard every day and hope that the guys fol- Athletic Director Ken Babcock and Vice-pres- after two seasons. Nystrom low my lead.” was the assistant coach at ident of Student Affairs Margaret Greenley, “His effort was above and beyond anything team commitment, team dedication and team this time. we asked him to do,” said Dempster. “Everything In addition to winning sil- spirit figured prominently. MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Jona- he did through the year was done 100 per cent. So it shouldn’t come as any surprise when ver at the 1998 Winter Olym- than Thiebaud was a big winner at He carried himself really well and deserves it.” pics in Nagano, Nystrom won the winner of male athlete of the year, Jonathan this year’s athletic banquet. The Lords hope to build on their achieve- Thiebaud, acknowledged his teammates first three world championships ments in preparation for next season when with Team Canada in 1992, before taking any credit for individual achieve- they will host the National Championship. It’s ment. 1994 and 1997. man teammates call ‘T-Bow.’ His leadership an opportunity the team is relishing. The Whitby native finished the season as “I will strive to build the skills helped guide the men’s baseball team to a “This year we had a lot of returnee’s and next one of the best college baseball players in the UOIT Ridgebacks program fourth straight Ontario Championship title and year we’ll have even more,” said Dempster. “So country. He said even though the recognition into one of the top women’s a fourth place finish at the Canadian Champi- we’ll make sure we’re ready for next season.” was an honour, winning the overall team award hockey teams in Canadian onship. Thiebaud said character, not just individual was even sweeter. interuniversity sport,” she “He takes the bull by the horn and leads,” said talent, will enable the team to be successful “I wasn’t expecting athlete of the year at all said at a press conference men’s baseball assistant coach Colin Dempster. next year. and just to be recognized is great,” he said. “But February 23. “If we need something done all we need to say “This was the tightest team I’ve ever played we had a great year, to be named team of the The Ridgebacks finished is Jon, we need this, and away he goes. on. We all get along and we definitely showed year is really special for me. last in their second season in “He’ll make sure the rest of the team fol- it the way we played,” he said. “When we were “We all pulled together this year so it was the OUA. lows.” down we were never worried and that really really exciting to be singled out by the school Nystrom is only the sec- Thiebaud also took home the Lionel ‘Boom’ helped us throughout the year.” because there was so much competition this ond head coach in team his- Baker award for most valuable player for men’s “We have a strong team so I think we have a year.” tory. baseball. Regardless of being singled out from great chance of winning it all.” Putting the team first is not unusual for the 48 The Chronicle April 14, 2009