Child Care Centre Funding Freeze Both Schools Have a Week- Long Reading Week in February

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 HUMBERETC.COM VOLUME 55, ISSUE 3

Fall reading week vote for Guelph- Humber

Javon Walker SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

Three days before University of Guelph-Humber students vote for a fall Reading Week at their school, they were invited to an Ig- nite student government information session structured as a debate on Wednesday. Ammar Abdul-Raheem, Ignite Vice-President of Student Life at the North campus, was the mod- erator while the event was lives- treamed to Facebook, with over 1,600 views. While there were two people representing both the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ side, the members didn’t necessarily support the side they were on, and were only debating for the purposes of relaying information. Although Humber College students were this year accord- RUTH ESCARLAN ed two days off attached to the About 90 per cent of demand at Humber’s Child Development Centre at North campus comes from surrounding off-campus community. Thanksgiving long weekend to create a five-day break, Universi- ty of Guelph-Humber, which has a shorter semester, does not have such an interval in fall. Child care centre funding freeze Both schools have a week- long Reading Week in February. Lucia Yglesias province,” said Ferns. going struggle for funding spots for campus for our students and staff.” Should a fall Reading Week be NEW REPORTER Humber’s Child Development toddlers and preschoolers. Based on IWPR report, 26 per cent implemented at GH, it could ex- Centre has a capacity of 98 children, “Since September, funding still of all undergraduate students in the tend the semester until closer to Child care centres are short of fund- including 20 spots for infants, 30 for hasn’t come back. It’s almost nine United States – 4.8 million students – the December holiday period. ing from the City of Toronto, despite toddlers, and 48 for preschool kids. months and nothing. The city said are raising dependent children. “The good thing about this high demand for child care services Monthly fees range from $1,259 for there is no more funding for this “I have a passion for seeing quick- debate is that we’re able to show from the community and even col- a preschooler to $1,787 for a new- particular (need),” said Feke. er application processes, quicker real situations or facts, the pros lege students in particular. born to an 18-month-baby. There are two ways to get into all adjudications and more subsidized and cons of it,” says Maja Jocson, Since 2004, an increase of 30 Jeff Feke, manager at the Hum- Toronto Child Care Centres: apply- spots for our students who can’t af- Vice-President of Student Affairs per cent of college students in the ber facility said in previous years, ing directly with a self-paying meth- ford to pay that amount of money,” at Guelph-Humber, who also ad- United States are raising children, June to September were the months od or through a subsidized spot said Powell. “We need to believe in vised both sides in the debate. according to a recent report from child care centres. We need to get One point that was brought up the Institute for Women´s Policy those children off the list.” repeatedly during the debate was Research. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 17,000 PEOPLE ON THE LIST Although the centre is located the potential mental health bene- Meanwhile, Humber’s Child De- WAITING FOR THE FUNDING TO SEND KIDS TO TORONTO on the Humber North campus, 90 fits to having a reading break. velopment Centre is running at only CHILD CARE CENTRES. per cent of the demand it receives The ‘yes’ side said the extra days 60 per cent of its capacity due to lack comes from the community. would allow students to relieve of funding. “I’ve never gotten to the point stress and shop for school supplies. Carolyn Ferns, public policy and when funds tended to dry up until from the City of Toronto. Currently where I have 34 spots unfilled be- The ‘no’ side said there is no government relations coordinator the new school year began. there are 17,000 people on the list cause the city is not helping with the proven correlation between a read- for Ontario Coalition for Better “We rely a lot on subsidies. There waiting for the funding to send kids funding,” said Feke. ing break and improved mental Child Care, says that in the last six are no more funds left. We are low- to child care centres. “People from the community are health. years, 13 colleges and universities ering enrollment, which affects our Jason Powell, Humber’s Dean people we rely on to make sure we Opponents argued it’s also pos- closed their child care centres to bottom line moving forward. When of School of Health Sciences, said are fully enrolled. They require help, sible that increased homework deal with decreased budgets or re- the city cut off the funds, I can run “childcare is not something to be and there are plenty of them. I re- during an implemented reading main within them. with a maximum of 98 children, looked at as a burden, but as some- ceive calls daily, and I’d love to do break would create increased men- “We are going in the wrong direc- now I’m running with 64,” said Feke. thing that is required. In Humber more, (but) I can’t because there is tal stress. tion by closing centres when what Feke recognizes that babies are College, we value high-quality child- no funding and they can’t afford the CON’T PG 4 we need is their extension across the always covered, but there is an on- care, and we value having that on cost of the childcare.” 2 – News Humber Et Cetera February 10, 2017

Chinese lantern festival draws first year students to diversity event

Judy Pham NEWS REPORTER

Humber First Year Experience has hailed its Chinese Lantern Festival at the North campus on Monday to be a major improvement compared to last year’s event. “Last year, we learned what the demands were and this year we were able to provide for that demand,” said Davi Lall, senior peer mentor for FYE, which helps new students get involved in campus life. “There’s a few things that we have today that we didn’t have then. We weren’t great with the lantern making, we’ve improved on that. We didn’t have a riddles table, we didn’t have as much staff for calligraphy,” said Lall. Although FYE only expected JUDY PHAM 300 people to turn out, the event Close to 500 students participated in First Year Experience’s Chinese Lantern Festival on Monday at the Humber North campus concourse. was estimated to reach 500 people. The event had many activities, in- Woodley and Glen Dobson believe Stephanie Geller, FYE facilitator, dent Tyrone Niranjan was keen on said Bui. cluding an information booth, rid- it is important for occasions such as said FYE “tries to run as many di- the lantern-making booth. Dobson said FYE will continue dles with prizes, calligraphy, DIY this to continue. verse events as we can. “I just really like the East Asian hosting diversity events throughout lantern making, “It’s great to learn and share in “We know we have a large inter- culture. I’m hoping to learn even the year. Free food was also available, in- others’ cultures. Lanterns are sym- national population here. The First more about it here so that’s what I’m “This month is for the Year of the cluding spring rolls, wontons and bolic to the culture as light rep- Year Experience program puts on looking forward to,” said Niranjan. Rooster (in Chinese tradition). But green tea from David’s Tea. To top resents fire, a new beginning of these events for the first year stu- Humber Paralegal student Thi coming in March, we’ll be having it all off, there was a raffle for a $100 sorts,” said Woodley. dents to get involved, get connected, Bui came out to get her name writ- more diverse events with Caribbe- Mandarin restaurant gift card for Dobson highlighted the calligra- and feel like they have a home here ten in calligraphy. an folks, Asians, and people from students that participated in at least phy booth, saying, “it may encour- at Humber,” said Geller. “I saw they have the Chinese North America. So a mix of peo- four of the five activities and sub- age students to learn the language. The event brought out a diverse words (in) calligraphy. I love that ple, not just one culture but a whole mitted their names. It gives them an introduction to it,” crowd. stuff, so I wanted to get it. Definitely broad spectrum to get to know all FYE committee co-chairs Alex he said Ryerson Media Productions stu- I’m going to come back next year,” people.” Changes coming to blood donor rules Alanna Fairey at a time when a new policy blocks alternative screenings for blood do- LIFE REPORTER trans people from donating blood. nations that will not be based on pop- Bill C-16, which would update the ulations and will not discriminate After advocating for lifting the re- Canadian Human Rights Act and against specific population groups, in strictions on gay men making blood the Criminal Code to include the particular against men who have sex donations, fourth year Paralegal stu- terms ‘gender identity’ and ‘gender with men and transgender persons.” dent, Christopher Karas is bringing expression’ for protection against Recently the federal government the issue to the Canadian Human discrimination, still has not yet been held a forum in Toronto to discuss Rights Commission. passed by legislation. the MSM deferral policy and the trans The motion was original- “It’s really important that legislation policy. Karas did not feel that the is- ly sparked after Karas, 21, filed a goes through so that we can protect sues were given enough transparency. complaint against such restrictions both human rights and legal protections The Toronto Star had report- by Canadian Blood Services back for trans people in Canada,” Karas said. ed that the delegates wanted to do in November. Karas felt that there “I’m hoping that this case can bring more research before making any wasn’t a scientific basis for the ban about a lot of important conversations changes to the legislation. and found it to be discriminatory. about blood and how LGBTQ people “I think that’s really disappoint- “Discrimination doesn’t just are being affected by these policies.” ing because we know at this point happen once, it has a reverberating Communications officer at the that there isn’t any need for more factor and so you may experience it Canadian AIDS Society, Janne research,” Karas said. more than once,” Karas said. Charbonneau said that the organi- “The fact that we are demanding When I went to go and donate zation’s position is straightforward. for more research is homophobic and blood I was denied on the five-year “We believe that there should transphobic and we are oppressing deferral period (after sexual contact be behaviour-based screenings for LGBTQ people, marginalizing people with a man), which has now gone blood donations rather than one and that’s really disappointing.” down to a year.” that focuses on populations based Karas said the next step is to wait Karas retained a representative to on their sexual orientation or gen- at least a month for the government challenge the restriction and after der,” Charbonneau said. to respond and decide that the case months of advocating will be bring- Charbonneau also noted that will go to the Tribunal. ing the issue to the CHRC. He hopes Canada is not the only country try- “At that point, we hope to make to soon learn when the matter will ing to change the MSM (males who our arguments in Ottawa as to why be brought to a decision. have sex with males) policy, remark- this ban is discriminatory, and “This has taken much longer than ing that the United Kingdom, Aus- hopefully (highlight) a lot of im- we were expecting and I am hoping tralia, New Zealand and France are portant issues through protests and to go to the Tribunal,” Karas said. also making strides in this direction. I hope that we can have more im- ALANNA FAIREY Karas noted that this step comes “We are moving to evidence-based portant conversations about this.” Donation-change advocate Christopher Karas at Humber North campus. February 10, 2017 Humber Et Cetera News – 3

Hundreds of protestors marched down the streets of Yonge Street in dowtown Toronto. Naima Hassan reads her poem to share her experiences as a black Muslim woman.

A protestor holds up a sign declaring “White people are immigrants.” Protesters walk down University Avenue during National Day of Action. ALL PHOTOS BY LATOYA DAVIDS Toronto marches ‘Against Islamophobia’ Lotoya Davids nue with speakers. It then moved people who are Black, Latino, Asian, supremacist terrorist.” all people, and not the idea based on NEWS REPORTER on to a march to Yonge Street, end- and Islamic... racist hate leads white Hassan Elbaytam, President of hate and discrimination,” he said. ing on Queen Street with more supremacists to massacre in a Que- the Humber Muslim Students As- “The protest shows a large format of Thousands of people faced frigid fervent speeches and memorable bec City mosque, just as in a South sociation commented on the state- solidarity with the people affected weather on Saturday in downtown performances. While protests were Carolina Black church.” ment made by Khogs. by the ban.” Toronto in support of what the or- organized across Ontario, the To- The comparison referred to the “Personally, I find this comment Elbaytam also said he thinks the ganizers labeled a National Day of ronto-based demonstration was led nine murders committed by Dylann to be cruel and uncalled for. Prime protest will pressure the Canadian Action Against Islamophobia and by Walied Khogali, community or- Roof two years ago. Minister Trudeau was nothing but government to act against the ban White Supremacy. ganizer and activist, as well as Black A performance by Naima Hassan supportive to the people affected by ensuring that no Canadians are af- People of all ages energetically Lives Matter members, and the orga- shared her experiences as a Black the Quebec shooting and the ban fected; however, he confirmed that exchanged chants promoting inclu- nization’s co-founder Yusra Khogs. Muslim woman in Canada through imposed in the U.S. ... People might the Muslim Students Association sion and solidarity with chants of Comparisons between Don- poetry. She described herself as feel- disagree with some of his policies, is not planning to host any events “All of us or none of us” and the aim ald Trump’s ideologies and those ing constantly “on foreign soil” due to but the best thing to do is to discuss in correspondence with Saturday’s to “Rise up (and) fight back” against of Nazi Germany continued to be racism, sexism and the Islamophobia the disagreements [without the] protest. He said the MSA is main- poverty, sexism, and other issues made as the Second World War she has faced throughout her life. name calling,” he said. ly focused on helping students on seen as rooted in discrimination. holocaust survivor and activist Su- The protest was not only an event Of the larger event last weekend, campus and prefers not to take any Indigenous rights and colonialism zanne Weiss spoke. to show solidarity but also provided a Elbaytam said he appreciates and political stances. in North America were also high- “Jews fell victim of fanatical hatred platform for people to express the ex- thanks the organizers for all the sup- “The MSA holds Friday prayers on lighted with chants of, “No Muslim born of white supremacy. This evil periences that inspired the movement. port they have given. campus in room D223. The sermon ban on stolen land.” doctrine is still alive today,” she said. Khogs’s speech has been receiv- “It brings joy to my heart that the this week was in response to the Que- The protest began in front of the Weiss continued, “White su- ing strong criticism after she called majority of the public opinion is to- bec incident and a prayer was held in U.S. consulate on University Ave- premacy today targets, above all, Prime Minister Trudeau a “white wards tolerance and acceptance to their memory,” said Elbaytam. Humber stands in solidarity with Muslim community Sarah Watson created an executive order for a nity, have experienced a wave of consulate in downtown Toronto. NEWS REPORTER travel ban which restricted the entry support from those at Humber. “It gave me a new perspective on of citizens from seven Muslim-ma- “They’ve been very supportive, the whole movement of inclusion “It has been a difficult weekend for jority countries. from day one.” Elbaytam said. and what it means,” said Shaikh. many people, and I would like to be- The ban has since been halted He’s been contacted by the dean Shaikh had never been to a pro- gin this week by affirming our com- by a U.S. district judge in Seattle, a of students, the director of student test and wanted to see what would mitment as a college to valuing di- ruling upheld this week by the 9th life, and the chaplain’s office, all -of happen. Despite the cold, hundreds versity, inclusion and respect,” said Circuit Court. Trump has vowed to fering their support. turned out for the event. Humber President and CEO Chris continue fighting the decision. “And one of my teachers actually, Shaikh said that everyone at the Whitaker in a statement posted in President of the Muslim Student on Monday, she came to me and she protest was strikingly friendly; a Chris’s Corner: The President’s Blog, Association at Humber College, Has- started apologizing,” said Elbaytam. stranger even gave him some tea to last week. san Elbaytam said news of the Que- “I’m not sure for what, but it’s just a warm up. The speeches he saw, in- The statement was a reaction to bec city shooting was disturbing. show of solidarity.” cluding some spoken-word poetry, recent Islamophobic events which “There was a feeling of shock all Some found another way to show were impassioned. made headlines across the globe. around,” Elbaytam said, “Canada is their solidarity. “It seemed like they cared a lot,” Here in Canada, an attack on a such an open space, an accepting Dan Shaikh, a 26-year-old business Shaikh said, “All types of races were mosque in Quebec City left six dead space, we never expected it to be analyst, attended a protest on Satur- there chanting to stand by Muslims. LOTOYA DAVIDS the day before Whitaker’s remarks, here. But we can never say never.” day, known as Against Islamophobia Never seen that before. Having been Signs were given out from Against while across the border in the Unit- Despite that feeling, Elbaytam, & White Supremacy - National Days born in a Muslim environment, it was Islamophobia protest in Toronto ed States, President Donald Trump and others in the Muslim commu- of Action, that started outside the US cool to see so many people cared.” last Saturday. 4 – Arts Humber Et Cetera February 10, 2017

Humber Literary Review launches debut Cont’d from READING WEEK pg 1 According to the information session it would take at least two themed issue on mental health and arts years for changes to come into effect if the student body voted Lindsay Newman & Chris Besik Lucs’ work featured moderating ‘yes’, due to the decision being SENIOR REPORTERS an interview between two people brought before the Guelph Uni- involved in both arts and mental versity senate in addition to oth- The Humber Literary Review health. er levels of authority. launched its latest edition on “What I got to do was take these “We’re thinking about the future Wednesday with a first-time theme two amazing people who are work- students,” said Amelia Savoie, who focus on mental health and the arts. ing in the arts, and with mental was arguing for the ‘yes’ side. “We Mental health concerns are some- health and addiction, and learn all need to decide what is the most ap- thing that affects everyone, said Me- about their program. I got to ask propriate measure for our student aghan Strimas managing editor of them questions and facilitate this body.” the review and English professor, conversation that they had with “I want to ensure that students who was at the Lakeshore G space each other,” said Lucs. are not disenfranchised because event. There was a strong turnout of of how long the process takes,” “You can’t go throughout life students and Humber faculty at the said Abdul-Raheem. “Wheth- without knowing someone who gathering, including deans and as- er the process takes long or not, has experiences with mental health sociate deans. Meg Houghton, Di- it shouldn’t disenfranchise you issues,” said Strimas, “I think it’s re- rector of Student Access Wellness from making the right decision.” ally important that we continue to and Development, Wanda Buote, Ben Eppel, Promotions Assis- talk about issues like depression or Principal of Lakeshore Campus, tant for Ignite who debated for whatever it might be.” and Vera Beletzan, Senior Advisor the ‘no’ side, agrees with this sen- For the edition, the publication on Essential Skills, were all present timent. teamed up with Humber Student and spoke at the event. “A lot of people complain about Wellness & Accessibility Services LINDSAY NEWMAN Austin believes the event is im- things but don’t actually partic- and Workman Arts, an organization Meaghan Strimas, Humber English professor and managing editor of Hum- portant for bringing the writers and ipate. The only way to change working to empower emerging and ber Literary Review, speaks at launch of publication’s sixth edition. readers together. things is to do your part and let established artist with mental health “It gives people who work on the your voice be heard.” and addiction issues. Humber journalism students Bran- magazine. magazine a chance to be in the same The current issue is the sixth edi- don- Richard-Austin and Ieva Lucs. “The best part was being asked to room and communicate. It also tion of HLR, which is created by the Third-year student Austin wrote write the review, because I knew it gives you a chance to speak about college’s Department of English and a book review of Leesa Dean’s Wait- was a good opportunity to get some your work with people who know uses the work of an array of academ- ing For The Cyclone, while Lucs is writing done and be published in a about it,” said Austin. ics, critics and visual artists. The new a postgraduate student who con- magazine that has a good reader- HLR features contributions from tributed to the online portion of the ship,” said Austin. Paris is Burning doc precedes panel on LGBTQ+, Black communities Chris Besik ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

A screening of the iconic gay ‘drag ball’ documentary Paris is Burning last night at Humber College was followed by a discussion with four panelists well versed in the Black and LGBTQ+ communities. “What was most important is having good dialogue, which I think was a success. After the film, the discussion really allowed folks an opportunity to hear from people in the community which really share those identities,” said Natalie Elisha, Student Diversity and Inclusion Ini- tiatives coordinator. Organized by the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, Ignite and The Bridge program and held at the North campus LGBTQ+ space, the presentation featured activists and public speakers Leslie Ramsay Tay- lor, TravoyintheFlesh and Pirom Houth, and film maker and photog- rapher Jonathan Thiang. Aimed at extending ties between CHRIS BESIK the black and LGBTQ+ communi- Panelist Travoyintheflesh, with microphone, responding to a question from host Natalie Elisha (left), Student Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives coordi- ties, the discussion also specifically nator. Other panelists at Humber North campus LGBTQ+ Resource Centre from left are Leslie Ramsay Taylor, Jonathan Thiang and Pirom Houth . targeted the effects of homophobia on the black LGBTQ+ communi- your corner and you have a strong also the dark and violent treatment subjects and showing that all people transcends through the event is that ty, and other issues that face these support system.” that members of these communities require a place where they can be we are here for each other,” said Am- groups. First released in 1990, Par- often received. themselves and express their beliefs mar Abdul-Raheem, Vice President “We have to teach each other, we is is Burning was focused on the “Without conversation there is and emotions. It provided a vivid of Student Life at North campus. have to teach and learn from each trans-community in New York City no learning, there is no lesson, there inside look into a community most Abdul-Raheem added, “The peo- other, we need more allies, we have and their culture, community and is no understanding, there is no people had not been exposed to. ple behind the Bridge program, be- to come together, it’s harder when struggles. The filmmakers followed change at the end of the day,” said “Sometimes the most important hind the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, we’re fighting these battles by our- the ‘Extravaganza’ balls and the drag Travoy. resource we have is that communi- behind Ignite, there are so many peo- selves,” said Travoy. “It makes it eas- queens of the Bronx, recording the The film has been long celebrat- ty, it’s our family it’s our community ple there that are willing to hear you ier when you know someone is in creative and colorful lifestyles but ed for its success in humanizing its and I really hope that this message out and are willing to support you.” February 10, 2017 Humber Et Cetera Life – 5

Millennials have less sex as dating apps create new problems Meaghan Wray news article or a recipe.” LIFE REPORTER A 25-year-old Toronto resident, Tristan James said he has mixed feel- With the popularisation of dating apps ings towards dating applications. His and hookup culture it seemed obvious main experiences are with Grindr, to many that Millennials and Genera- Scruff and Hornet — applications fo- tion Z were having more sex than pre- cused on LGBTQ+ dating. vious generations. Using the applications, he said, is According to recent research pub- frustrating because most of the ser- lished in the Archives of Sexual Be- vices aren’t free of charge, with added havior, however, this isn’t true. fees for the ability to limit a search to Millennials are actually less sex- find an ideal match, rather than just ually active than their predecessors matching based on vicinity. in Generation X and have a fewer “Users are represented solely by sex partners as well, determines the a thumbnail photo and brief line of General Social Survey run at the text, so it’s difficult to decide who University of Chicago through the you’d get along with on a personal NORC research centre, employing or romantic level,” James said. “In- data between 2015 and 2016 on FLICKR/DENIS BOCQUET teractions can range from the banal adult sexual habits. While Millennials are resorting more to dating applications, research shows sexual activity is decreasing to more aggressive harassment such The prominence of online dating is as sending multiple unsolicited ex- the most likely factor in dropping rates the boat in terms of protecting their thoughts and feelings safely with sations with folks,” she said, “On the plicit photos at once.” of sexual activity, according to a Forbes children from early exposure to each other, sex is easy.” flip side, sometimes it can feel like a While at first his desire to seek out report last year. Jean Twenge, a millen- pornographic material online. This A law student at the University of chore to sort through people, match- sexual partners increased, after about nial-expert, told the Washington Post has contributed to sexual anxieties Toronto, Michelle Polster frequently es and messages… I also have this three months of use he experienced a that this is because of a new emphasis for Millennials. uses dating apps and websites such back-burner concern that it’s turned significant decrease. on physical appearance, meaning those “I’ve determined that porn has as OK Cupid, Tinder, Bumble and dating into a bit of a game.” “In our heteronormative society, of “average appearance” have fewer flooded the sexual field of many Mil- Coffee Meets Bagel. In some aspects, online dating it’s rare to find potential partners choices in the dating pool. lennials and I believe that it’s been Online dating has allowed Polster can be a bit dehumanizing, she said, en masse,” he said. “As time passed, Registered psychotherapist, Bar- eroding their capacity for intimacy,” to overcome certain fears towards in- with the distance technology and a however, the faces became familiar bara Morris works specifically with Morris said. “It seems to promote the timacy and relationships. keyboard create. as long-term users popped up again sexual issues. Online dating and ‘f--k first, talk later’ style of dating… “I’m pretty introverted and I’ve got “It’s a lot easier to forget that there’s and again… The exchanges became Internet pornography, she believes, [They] end up experiencing perfor- anxiety, depression and PTSD related another person on the end of the line,” repetitive and stale.” are the most significant factors that mance anxiety, unnecessary sexual to a sexual assault when I was 18,” Pol- Polster said. “Sometimes that keeps Sex will always be something in challenge Millennials. pressure and unrealistic expectations ster said. “Dating [applications] have me up at night.” the forefront of the human brain, “Dating [applications] make it of themselves and their partners.” been a real safe haven for me because Online dating has increased acces- James said. so much easier for some people to Intimacy isn’t just sex, Morris said, they allow me to structure what I’m sibility to sexual partners, she said, but “The value placed on it, however, hook up and much harder for oth- but is nonetheless important to a walking into in advance.” today’s high speed culture may work has become lower as ‘supply’ has in- ers,” Morris said. “There is more healthy relationship. Yet while online dating has opened against pursuing them. creased in the form of easier access emphasis on physical attributes than “Intimacy and sex are crucial in doors that may not even have been “Millennials [are] distracted by a to a wide range of potential partners there used to be. The dating playing the maintenance of healthy rela- present without web-based access, Pol- million things all the time,” she said, that you can connect with instantly,” field is very un-level now.” tionships,” she said. “If you have the ster allows she is ambivalent about it. “It’s just as easy and rewarding for me he said. “It’s almost like ordering a Baby Boomers, she said, missed intimacy, and can really share your “I’ve had some really lovely conver- to take a few swipes as it is to read a meal for delivery at this point.” Commuting stress negatively affects health, home relationships: experts Hiba Traboulsi ride is two hours long. LIFE REPORTER “It’s a killer, especially in the morning when I have 8 a.m. classes. A report in a recent edition of Eve- I have to wake up three hours be- ning Standard magazine declared fore,” Kassab said. the stress of even a 30-minute com- “Getting stuck in traffic in rush mute can be severely detrimental to hour and finding no where to sit on your well being. a full bus ruins my mood and un- Moreover, for some Humber stu- motivates me,” she said. dents that time can be doubled or According to a 2014 study by the more depending on where they are University of Waterloo for the On- coming from. tario Trillium Foundation, Toronto- Ryan Williams, a third year Me- nians have the longest commute, av- dia Studies student at University of eraging around 65 minutes one way. HIBA TRABOULSI Guelph-Humber drives up to 90 min- Associate professor at Ryerson An average commute of 60 minutes can significantly impact stress levels and health, experts say utes from Pickering to get to school. University and director of Regio- When he takes the bus, he spends two nomics Inc, a consulting firm that public transit users have no control add that to sitting in a car for hours at without getting injured,” said Irvine. hours on the road in one direction. analyzes urban systems, studies over their commute. a time, it adds a fair amount of sed- Irvine encourages daily physical “There’s times when I doze off commuter stress says studies he Toronto’s Medical Officer of entary time to one’s day, which we exercise, especially for commuters. while driving, so I’ll have to stop the conducted show that the mode of Health, Eileen De Villa, says that know you can’t simply make up for Sitting in a car, bus or train for long car and take a nap because my com- transportation is not a significant such stress influences people’s rela- by going to the gym,” said De Villa. periods of time can be detrimental mute is so long,” Williams said. stressor in commuting. tionships at home. Spokesperson for the Ontario to bodies. Adding 30 minutes of Williams’ long commutes do not “Stress levels were not as depen- “You come home and you’re Chiropractic Association, Dr. Sta- physical activity can help keep the allow him to spend much time to dent upon whether they [the par- stressed out because of your com- cy Irvine says there are many risks blood flowing and exercise muscles. maintain his health. ticipants] travelled by public transit mute, you’re less likely to be patient that lack of movement can cause to Some ways to make your daily com- “With two hours on the road, there’s or by car, and not necessarily as de- with those around you and that has our health such as weight gain, in- mute easier whether you’re driving or not a lot of time for me to exercise. I pendent on how long the commute a negative impact on the health of creased risk of mental health issues, taking public transportation is to leave also end up eating a lot of fast food be- was, but if you would control for all your relationships,” said De Villa. lack of blood flow, increase risk for 10 to 15 minutes earlier. This can help cause I’m always on the go,” he said. the factors, it was based on how fre- Health implications are further diabetes, heart disease and stroke. alleviate stress as it will give you extra Other students feel restless and quently they encountered conges- stressors, as movement is limited “When you don’t use your mus- time in case there is traffic. Eileen De achy on their long trips. Fourth year tion,” Murtaza said. during commutes. cles all day because you’re commut- Villa suggests reading, listening to mu- Interior design student, Nour Kass- Haider also said individuals who “We know that students do spend ing, we see a lot of muscular atrophy sic or podcasts as they can make great ab commutes to Humber North used public transportation expe- a fair amount of time, even outside and lot of postural changes so it diversions while making your com- campus from Mississauga. Her bus rience more stress than drivers, as of travel, sitting at a desk, and if you becomes more difficult to be active mute less stressful as well. 6 - Commentary Humber Et Cetera February 10, 2017

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Humber Et Cetera Blackhis February, Historyinstitutions, Week to increase Month awareness of black The needs film Hidden Figures wasto able broadentransport ship on May 13, 1862. His communities, and nations history and the figure who contrib- to showcase the struggles of three bravery helped persuade Lincoln to serves to inform the are celebrating Black Histo- uted to the society, but were omitted black women (Katherine G. John- accept African-American soldiers Humber community Try Month. Performances, exhibits or given little significance in most son, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary into the Union Army. and give its readers and lessons are offered in support of accounts of U.S. history. Jackson) who were brilliant minds Charles Drew was a surgeon and well rounded coverage black heritage. However, how broad It can be mutually agreed that Dr. that worked in NASA. The movie researcher. He spearheaded the idea an understanding of African-her- Martin Luther King, Frederick Dou- portrayed racism and the oppres- of storing blood plasma for trans- on the things that itage culture and contribution is glass, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tub- sion of women during the 60s at its fusion, and invented the concept matter to them. gained from these commemora- man, to name a few, are well-known finest. of blood banks during the Second tions? It’s tough to say. key figures who fought for the civil That still leaves the other 99 per World War. According to the American Nation- rights movement down south. At cent of African-heritage contribu- Garret Morgan started as a sew- Editorial Team al Biography, Black History Month, least, well known to most Ameri- tors who aren’t given the recogni- ing-machine mechanic. He invent- originally Negro History Week, was cans other than President Trump, tion they deserve for all the work ed one of the first traffic lights after Chris Besik established by Carter G. Woodson, an who recently made mistaken refer- they have done to better individual witnessing a collision between an African-American historian and the ence to Douglass, who died in 1895, lives and society as a whole. automobile and a horse-drawn car- Jesse Bonello founder of the Association for Study as if currently alive. Even putting aside a number of riage. Morgan invented a respira- of Negro Life and History. Woodson Every February these names are eminent African-Canadians who tory device that was later used as a Hunter Crowther began the celebration in 1926 on the seen and heard in a ceremony or should be cited in our country blueprint for emergency care in the second week of February to coincide other reference paying tribute to during this month, there are Afri- First World War. Ruth Escarlan with the birthdays of Frederick Dou- them. But what of the many others? can-Americans that typically go un- This month, have a novel experi- glass, renowned former slave who While the most prominent names recognized even in the United States ence with black history. Go online Neha Lobana became an anti-slavery activist, and are thoroughly covered, it’s time to for their contributions: and discover key African-American Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. president shine light on those who aren’t ac- Robert Smalls was a sea captain, and African-Canadian figures who David Tuchman who brought about emancipation knowledged. ship’s pilot and politician during contributed to our societies, and get from slavery. Does it take a movie to bring the American Civil War. He freed involved in a Black History event – Javon Walker Woodson began Negro History important people into limelight? the slaves aboard the Confederate no matter what your race. Faculty Adviser It’s time for us to converse with Distracted pedestrians cause some Salem Alaton tolerance for opposing views of Toronto’s dreadful accident stats Creative Adviser complish is to make the person hide not fully focused on the road. What Marlee Greig their true feelings. This is why all the seems like a harmless conversation polls had Clinton winning. with your buddy in the passenger Almost 63 million people vot- seat can actually be a form of dis- © 2016 All rights ed for Donald Trump. There’s no tracted driving. That same defini- reserved Humber Et doubt that there’s going to be homo- tion should apply to pedestrians Cetera is a publication phobes, racists and sexists amongst when they aren’t fully focused on of the School of Media that group, but that statement could their surroundings. Studies & Information be true for any political party. In- Many pedestrians lose that focus Technology at Humber stead of making sweeping gener- once they feel their phone vibrating Institute of Technology & alizations, why doesn’t anyone ask in their pocket, or when their not so Advanced Learning why these people were Republicans favorite song starts playing through 205 Humber College or Trump supporters? their headphones. Blvd., Have we really reached a point It’s those exact moments when Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5L7 Javon Walker where political dialogue has dis- Jesse Bonello the phones are in hand that people’s solved? To the point where we can’t tunnel vision kicks in. Four out of SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Email: talk about things or understand every 10 Canadians admit to having [email protected] each other? There are too many ex- those experiences on a daily basis. know we’re in Canada, but this tremes and no middle ground. n 2016, an estimated 43 pedes- The same argument can be made Twitter: Trump roller coaster is one hell You can see this problem on just trians died in Toronto, making for drivers who, despite the laws @humberetc of a ride. about any major online publication’s it one of the deadliest years since and legislation, still reach for their IEveryone is still in uproar over comments section. Arguments would I2002, when Toronto saw 50 pedes- phones while driving, but that’s yet the executive order to keep out any get so heated on these political issues trians die. another good reason for pedestrians device” while on “any travelled por- visitors from seven Muslim nations, that most websites have to remove the Drivers are more distracted than to stay alert. tion of a roadway.” and Trump supporters are being commenting feature altogether. ever before and receive the vast ma- After all, two wrongs don’t make The Council passed the motion painted in an ever worse light as the At the end of the day, despite ev- jority of blame in accidents involv- a right, and could well lead to a dev- with a vote of 26-15, and Toronto- days pass. eryone having their own attitudes ing pedestrians -- but pedestrians astating accident. Mayor John Tory was among the It’s ironic that the United States and beliefs, it’s silly to allow some- aren’t immune to distraction. Last October, Global News re- supporters. is the most divided country in the thing man-made like political par- Most people, at least once in their ported on a poll from Insights West Despite that momentum, the western world. ties to separate us as individuals. life, are told, ‘You have your whole that found 66 per cent of Canadians transportation minister rejected the Democratic candidate Hillary Instead of being loyal to parties, let’s life ahead of you’, but how often would support “distracted walking” regulation. Clinton divided the country to be loyal to ourselves and understand have you seen someone walking legislation in their municipality. Last year saw 43 pedestrian deaths an extreme when she said half of one another. while looking down, with a mobile Such a legal move would presum- in Toronto, up from 38 in 2015. Fa- Trump supporters were “deplor- We’re in an age where critical device in hand? ably forbid the use of hand-held cell talities are rising and “close calls” ables”. I’d always thought Clinton thinking is more important than ever According to State Farm Canada, phones by people who are in a road- continue to happen far too often. was just a mouthpiece for whatever before. We’re experiencing a Butter- just over four out of every 10 Cana- way. Laws and legislations are in place was popular at the time, but having fly Effect here in Canada, where the dians admits to distracted walking Such considerations have reached for drivers because of rising distrac- a leading contender for presidency winds of change in America are go- at some point during the day. the political level. tions behind the wheel, but more say this out loud was wrong for so ing to create a storm here before we The firm also found in the sur- Last July, Toronto city councillor numbers show that getting Toronto- many reasons. know it. We can see it already with vey that 45 per cent of Canadians Frances Nunziata put forth a motion, nians to look up while walking can After this, people started taking the waves Kevin O’Leary is making admit to wearing headphones and proposing the provincial transporta- also be a tough task. things to another level by publicly in the political stratosphere. listening to music while walking, tion minister consider a regulation Everyone focuses on why the crucifying anyone who showed an Before it’s too late, let us have a and over 70 per cent admit to jay- under the Highway Traffic Act. chicken crossed the road, but the ounce of support for the Republicans. conversation. Let’s understand each walking. The latter would forbid pedestri- important aspect is how you crossed When you punish, attack and other. And maybe - just maybe - we RCMP’s definition of distract- ans from “actively using a handheld the road because no one ever men- condemn someone for their per- don’t need to be taken for the same ed driving is a driver’s judgement wireless communication device or tioned a cellphone, headphones or sonal views, the only thing you ac- ride America is on. being compromised when they are handheld electronic entertainment jaywalking. February 10, 2017 Humber Et Cetera Commentary – 7

Valentine’s Day: Special moment or manufactured marketing grab? candies, flowers and much more. If you walk into your local super- market or pharmacy sometime this week, you’ll find an entire section devoted to Valentine’s gifts. Compa- nies such as jewelry makers launch commercials around this time showcasing pieces ranging from engagement rings to necklaces and bracelets for that significant other. These marketing and commercial tricks often add pressure to those in relationships, making them feel that Valentine’s Day is more about Neha Lobana splurging than spending time with LIFE EDITOR their loved one. Anti-Valentine’s Day individuals say WIKIMEDIA alentine’s Day is just around that love doesn’t happen on one day of the corner and while some the year, and getting gifts doesn’t vali- level of effort put into a celebration free expression of love itself.” brate love. The reality is you most like- people are planning what to date a person or the love within the re- of the one day,” said Wallace. Conversely, a writer for the Lewis- ly have a flock of people such as your Vdo with their special someone that lationship. Moreover, people who aren’t Founder of Friend of a Friend ton Tribune, Ruthie Prasil encourag- family, friends, or even pets whom night, others scornfully refer to it as in romantic relationships shouldn’t feel Matchmaking, Sofi Papamarko told es everyone to love Valentine’s Day. you love and care about. With the a made-up “Hallmark holiday.” bad about their situation. the Toronto Star that individuals “Anyone can celebrate Valentine’s busy lives we lead, we often forget to A recent survey done in the United In a recent interview on Global should embrace the love instead of Day and that’s a fact: parents with their remind these people how much they Kingdom found that more than half of News, observer Rachel Wallace said celebrating Valentine’s Day. children, married couples, dating cou- mean to us -- and that’s where the re- British couples will not be celebrating Valentine’s Day just doesn’t make “Throwing my arms around a ples, best friends, you and your favou- minder of Valentine’s Day can help. Valentine’s Day this year for two key much sense to her. Hallmark holiday felt disingenuous. rite barista, teachers and students, em- And whether you’re spending reasons: excessive cost and over-com- “I don’t think people should Not unlike the holiday season, Valen- ployees and employers; Valentine’s Day this Valentine’s Day with your lover, mercialisation. Similarly, Retail- feel horrible to be alone on Valen- tine’s Day can be a painful and lonely is a time to tell people you care about friends, family, pet or by yourself, just MeNot.ca conducted a survey which tine’s Day because it’s supposed to time for many. So instead of embrac- them,” she wrote on the site. remember that there’s always a bright revealed 78 per cent of Canadians feel be about love as a concept and not ing February the 14th and all associat- Whether you’re anti or pro Val- side to this holiday: you can always that Valentine’s Day is overrated. about your own current status. I ed ephemeral trappings of romance entine’s Day, the day itself is a special depend on stores discounting their Valentine’s Day is garishly parad- don’t think the strength of a rela- (fancy chocolates, flowers, marriage reminder to everyone that you do not candies and chocolates the day after. ed in commercialized cards, hearts, tionship should be measured by the certificates).… I’m embracing the need to be in a relationship to cele- Running on painful feet showed me what I was capable of Esther Klein but if you stopped pushing yourself, NEWS REPORTER you wouldn’t get anywhere past the first mile. It was a challenge and I instantly was addicted. “You are walking funny, Esther,” Pushing myself distances I nev- said my mother on a constant basis er thought imaginable was such from when I was age 11. a refreshing feeling. Growing up, I was finally brought to a podiatrist your teachers and parents always where I was told it was too late to cor- remind you that if you set your rect the non-existent arches on my mind to something, it’s achievable. feet. I was told my feet were paper flat I experienced that with running. It and I would suffer tremendous pain was a form of physical activity that in my knees and back the majority of showed if I just believed in myself, my life. Being the 11-year-old that I I could journey through lengthy was, the amount of tears that I shed paths. And that is when I decided was immeasurable. to run my first half-marathon at the Shortly after, I began wearing age of 15. orthotics. My doctor said that the Since then, I have completed arches on my feet will never be three 10-km races, eight half-mar- formed but these would minimalize athons, one 30-km marathon, and the pain my joints would endure. participated in my first full mara- They only fit into certain shoes, of thon in October 2016. course, so I was that girl wearing Do my feet hinder my perfor- sneakers at all events. mance? I am not sure, because this I am 23-years old, I wear my or- is what I am used to. Do I suffer tre- thotics every day, but on Jan. 29 I mendous pain on a consent basis? completed my eighth half-mara- No. But I would be lying if I told you thon, that being my fifth 21-km race I feel no pain at all. Every race my in the Miami Marathon. right knee stings with pain, and my When I tell people the amount of back is knotted from top to bottom. pain my feet have put me through, I But it is pain that goes away, and the am asked why I keep running. The feeling of completion overrides all answer is always simple. the discomfort. The feeling of know- I began running at the age of 14. ing your strength and willpower is The idea of needing a good pair of what got you to that finish line. sneakers and the outdoors seemed Twelve years ago, my doctor had effortless. I began hitting my feet me believing that my body simply against the pavement and learned could not handle sports. But my how rewarding it was. love for running has shot past that. I What mostly appealed to me was continue to run to show myself what the idea that running was a game I am capable of. against your mind. You could train COURTESY ESTHER KLEIN months prior to the big race day, Humber Reporter Esther Klein runs the Miami Marathon in January 2017 8 - Misc Humber Et Cetera February 10, 2017

QUOTED Do you engage in political discussion with friends you don’t agree with?

A lot. I [argue] like No, honestly, I would probably almost every single because mostly say never (but) time we discuss people I’m friends my girlfriend and I something (when) with don’t really disagree on some I don’t agree with care about politics things. I guess we them. at all. discuss that.

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JUN. 21 - JUL.22 DEC. 21 – JAN. 19 Business School Recep- You’ve been searching for Not a lot is happening for the truth. Reach deep inside you this week. Catch up and you’ll find it. Not that with your shows on Netflix tionist LEO CAPRICORN deep though, you’ll find or something. something squishy. February 10, 2017 Humber Et Cetera Sports – 9 Professional soccer path could emerge in Canada Analia Sordi opportunity to pursue that same SPORTS REPORTER dream in Canada, which he proudly refers to as his home. The pathway to a professional career “Having a professional league here for Canadian soccer players has al- would be great, especially with the ways been blurry. They often find opportunity to stay locally,” he said. themselves moving abroad to turn Currently, Canada doesn’t have their dream into a reality. a professional soccer league. The That’s why the rumoured Canadi- Canadian Soccer League used to an Premier League (CPL), a profes- be recognized as the top-flight sional soccer league in Canada that league in the country, but the CSA would be sanctioned by world soccer was decertified due to match-fixing body FIFA, could be a game changer. scandals. The league still runs and In 2013, rumors surfaced of the self-proclaims to offer the highest Canadian Soccer Association look- league level of soccer in Canada. ing into developing a professional The CSA currently sanctions just league. However, it wasn’t until last two semi-pro leagues, League1On- year that the projected league’s first tario (L1O) and Premiere Ligue de official employee was announced. Soccer du Quebec (PLSQ). These two After the hiring of project manag- leagues are young, but are playing a er Paul Beirne, soccer fans started vital role in youth development. L1O to believe in the Canadian Premier often draws comparisons to the On- League. Beirne was also the first tario Hockey League by focusing on employee in 2006 of Major League a young demographic of players (ages SHELBY COCKHILL Soccer professional team Toronto 16-21) and providing players with a Humber Hawks men’s soccer team huddles during a game against Seneca College on Oct. 18, 2016. FC and served as vice-president of competitive environment to devel- business operations. op as athletes. These two leagues will 75 per cent, creating a possibility else to play, and they could stay in cades, but those involved in the Gianlucas Scorzafave, a first-year likely become feeder leagues for the for college and university athletes to their country.” sport believe the CPL could fill the midfielder for the Humber Hawks, has proposed Canadian Premier League. pick up a few spots in the high rank- The new league is projected to gaps for future generations. It has personally experienced the drought of “The structure of the league will ings of the sport. kick-off early in 2018, but the sense the potential to give Canadian soc- professional soccer opportunities in demand a lot of Canadian players, Marcos Nunes, a third-year for- is that nobody should be surprised cer players more opportunities to Canada, returning to his native Uru- some of them are going to be estab- ward at Humber and 2016 OCAA if the start date gets pushed back. compete in a professional environ- guay in 2012 for his opportunity. lished professionals already, but a Men’s Soccer Player of the Year, There is a feeling among those in- ment, which will ultimately benefit “It was hard to leave my family, lot of them are going to be young,” welcomes the idea of a professional volved that they want to get it right, the men’s national team. even though I was born in Uruguay. said Duane Rollins, a reporter for league in Canada. and if it requires pushing back the “It will create more awareness for All of my family had immigrated to Canadian Soccer News. “It would be amazing. Players that kick-off time, they will. the sport itself, it will draw people in Canada and I was away for almost It is believed the intended league maybe didn’t get the opportunity to The pathway to a professional to follow the sport. Soccer is growing four years,” Scorzafave said. will have a strong Canadian player play in the MLS (Major League Soc- soccer career in Canada may have in Canada and it is the most popular Scorzafave would have liked the quota of between 70 per cent and cer) won’t have to look somewhere been obstructed over the last de- sport worldwide,” Scorzafave said. Time management is biggest struggle for first year student athletes Dylan Perego away from your effectiveness, espe- majority of them.” SPORTS REPORTER cially in baseball, where there is such But first-year student-athletes are a mental element. There is a very not left simply to swim on their own Academics and time management short leash when you are expected after being thrown into the deep end are commonly the root of stress that to perform, especially if you are on a that is post-secondary education, first-year college students face, but scholarship. If I don’t perform, then according to third-year student-ath- for student athletes, academics are that just elevates the stress.” lete and Humber men’s baseball just half the battle. Georgia McIntosh, a first-year player Andrew Thomson. Whether it’s an in-season schedule athlete on the Humber women’s Thomson spent three years at or an off-season training regimen, junior-varsity basketball team, says the University of Western Ontario student athletes are challenged every that a strong support system is key, before his time at Humber began semester with the responsibility of and she has been able keep a bal- and, as a student-athlete mentor, he fulfilling their academic goals while anced structure between all of her holds the responsibility of meeting dedicating themselves to their craft. commitments with athletes each year to set aside This can sometimes be a tall order, “Honestly, I haven’t found a lot of goals and plans for the upcoming one that not every person has imme- struggles trying to juggle both aca- academic year. diate success with. demics and athletics but I have found “We have a basic form we go over Tyler Greenwood, a first-year stu- that I had a good support system,” with each athlete that takes you from dent on the Humber men’s baseball she said. “My family and coaches where you are at coming from high team seeking a Bachelor of Journal- knew that I knew what to expect and school, or previous school, and we ism degree, says that at times last se- not let myself get behind” discuss what your goals are in terms JAKE BOWEN mester he struggled with managing Current career and student suc- of the semester, any targeted areas Hawks’ Tyler Greenwood pitches against Durham on Sept. 24, 2016. his time between school and sport. cess advisor and former acting that you know may be a problem “My time management wasn’t varsity athletic coordinator Crystal based off of subject matter,” Thom- during season. Things like eating Coordinator. very good,” he said. “I found it very Pole-Langdon says that time man- son said. right and getting meals in between When it comes to advice from hard, especially on the weekends agement is one of the universal tools “We then go through some op- class, especially if they are in res- those currently learning how to when you expect to get all your work that first-year students often strug- tions of support that’s available to idence,” he said. “Also, organiza- manage a packed schedule, Green- done and we’re out for four games in gle with out of the gate. outline and see if any of them could tional skills that can pair with time wood says it’s always a good time to London and Windsor, for example. “I would say that one of the big- be useful and flag anything that can management, just scheduling study plan ahead. You’re travelling all night, you don’t gest things is time management and be useful for future meetings.” breaks and time to work on assign- “Get something to write your have that much time, you get to the getting started on assignments early Thomson agrees that time man- ments ahead of time.” stuff in so you can stay on top of hotel and you just want to sleep.” on because the school year kind of agement is one of the big things that Humber offers its Varsity Athletic things. Write in all your due dates, Greenwood added that at times, comes in with a bang,” Pole-Lang- first-year student athletes struggle Centre for any student athlete to use. have updates on your phone and use the impending academic workload don said. “Some students actually with, but other factors can come Complete with workout facilities as Blackboard a lot. Make sure your weighed on his mind during prepa- do better when they are in season into play at various points through- well as areas to work on academic teachers are aware of your schedule ration for games. because it forces them to manage out a given semester. assignments, student athletes can as well, so you don’t have any last “When your mind’s not on base- their time better, but time manage- “For some of them it’s time man- collaborate with peers and seek as- minute conflicts. That’s a situation ball, or any sport in particular, it takes ment is an important tool for the agement, but for some it’s nutrition sistance from the Varsity Academic you don’t want to be in.”