$800 million in cuts

by Erik Murtensson and Most of that amount would come from reducing listed as possibly facing cuts were those Jack Tynan government guarantees on student loans. In olTered to the blind, deaf and those with Ontario colleges and universities face rising result, students would end up pa>ing higher severe disabilities. enrolment, a double cohort year, curriculum interest rates on their loans. "i think that Canada values the social safety changes and now an $800 million cut. Even the poSsibilit\ of these cuts is a sign net i\ni.\ the more people who have special dis-

A confidential cabinet document prepared that colleges should be cautious when it comes abilites or learning difficulties have help. for the provincial Progressive Conservative's to spending. lhe\"re going to do beller," said Hook. inner cabinet made available to the Toronto Star "The signals are pretty bad," said 1 lumber Teachers \sould also be alTected with wage recommends cutting or eliminating funds to Vice-President of Academics Richard Hook. increases held lo zero when contracts expire several educational programs. "The academic administrators met this morning next \ear,

The information in the document is shocking and the conclusion is that, given the fact that ue Ihe document outlines a plan \shereby gov- for those who are preparing for the future of don't have space, and given the fact that we ernment should foster "a more cost-efTicient. post-secondary institutions. don't get additional funding, any discussion of competitive, llexible and market-oriented sys-

The cuts would affect everything from col- growth is really off the agenda." tem." leges and universities to schools for the blind. Under the proposal, so-called "low priority Part of the 'market-oriented ssstem" would The document says money for textbooks, schol- programs', such as those otTered b\ northern see the go\ernmeni possibl\ allowing private arships, classroom computers, student aid and and francophone institutions, would lose all of degree-granting luiiversiiies in Ontario where university research should be slashed. their funding. students would have to pav the full cost o\'

The document suggests more than SI 60 mil- Also, a proposal requiring registered nurs- attending these universities.

lion of the $800 million would be cut from col- es to have a universit> degree would be put Ihe document also suggests merging 21 ct>l-

leges and universities in the next three years. otT for another three >ears. Other proganis Iciies and universities into ei>nht new entities. Photo of the week Fee increase still leaves Humber lowest in Ontario Students give okay to ris-

ing fees if money well spent

by Melnnie justason does, however, appreciate that the Despite the rising student fees fees are one of the lowest in the of $7.94 per semester, Humber province. College continues to pay the low- "It's got to be lowest for some-

est student fees in Ontario. thing - the cost of living here is According to a chart put out b> ridiculous," she said. the Ontario Community College The Council of Student Afi'airs Student Parliamentary has already approved the proposal

Association, Humber currently but it still, has to go before (BoG)

has the lowest activity fees among before it can be implemented for

colleges in Ontario. The upcom- next September. ing increase puts Humber sixth The health plan fee will go up overall. by $4.09 next year to account for This increase will push the the infiux of people using the sys-

total amount of student activity tem. The increased plan will now fees to S80.94 per semester. include an 80 per cent coverage of Considering this, man\ presci'iptions. accidental death Humber students said the increase and dental insurance and an opt-in

is fine, as long as the money is policN for spouses and depend- going towards helping them out. ents. Brad Caister, a Business The $2.46 that will go towards Management student said as long the quality improvement plan will

as the money is going towards be for letterhead, the logo and something productive then there other things that will have to be

isn't a problem with the increase. changed once the SAC changes "Duck, Duck, Goose!" "The world is ever expanding its name to become the Humber and they have to update their Federation of Students. by Adriana Pultia, first-year Creative facilities," he said. "It will be a one-shot deal," he The $7.94 will be divided said. "Then the excess money Photographiy student between the improved health will be re-allocated, maybe plan, the quality improvement towards the health plan." plan and the student development The remaining $1.39 will go fund. into the student development fund Big bucks for bomber Chuck Decker, SAC vice- which Decker said will look into president, said the increase will upgrading the student centre and

hopefully benefit all students but other long term goals.

by Andrcn Austin "We have an emergency exit at bomb threats at Humber eight or in various ways. He also said if The $11 increase for athletics

Ciiincstoppers is olTeriiig a the north (onto Finch Avenue) that nine years ago. the Board of Governors (BoG) will be split with $8 going to the

SI. 000 reward for inl'or- can be opened up," Rork said. When the college is threat- doesn't feel the increase is neces- planned expansion of the athletics

ination leading lo the arrest "Police were out at one corner. I ened, a trained team uses an eval- sary it would not be approved. facility and $3 going towards of a suspect following last week's had requested that they be at both uative process to gauge the seri- "Over the first two months of increased operating costs. Decker bomb scare that had Humber staff entrances but they only saw the ousness of the threat, and this having additional coverage in the said a recreation leadership sur- and students jamming parking lots need for one." time they decided to shut down health plan this year, the total vey done in 1998 reported that tr\'ing to leave. While students tried to get out the college, cancelling evening number of claims has almost dou- students wanted to keep fit and

Rod Rork, vice-president of of the parking lot, others had a classes. bled last year's." stay healthy. administration said a traffic prob- hard time getting out of residence Both Rork and Gordon added Joe Torchia, a . Chemical "It looks really good that stu- lem is expected if everyone tries to because the stairwells were not that in places like Humber with Engineering student said consid- dents want to be healthier," he said. leave the building at once. opened up, a problem Rork said large populations there is bound ering everything SAC ofTers, a Decker said it was good that

He said the main goal, to is being looked into. to be one or two people who $20 increase is all right. since the fee increase will not take "achieve a certain amount of clear- "We've gone through the decide to threaten public safety. "As long as the money goes place until next year the students ance around the building.'" had been whole event and reviewed what Police were unavailable for towards the school," he said. who are going to pay it will be met. went well and what didn't," comment, but Rork stressed that "Spread the money around able to use the upgraded facilities

fwo emergcnc) exits from the Rork said. The evacuation pro- a bomb threat is a "very, very inore evenly instead of concen- at the athletic centre, which will parking lots can be opened up if cedure in residence is being fol- serious thing and whatever trating on one thing." be built this summer. needed, Rork added, but only one lowed-up. penalties are available to us, Melissa Helwig, a General If you have any comments, was available to those tiding to President Robert Gordon said we'll use." Arts and Science student said coinplaints or concerns about the leave last Tuesday when word last week's threat was the first this Anyone with information since she doesn't really use the fee increase or anything else relat- spread at around 4p.m. that Humber year and is not uncommon at large about the bomb threat can call athletic facility then it is ridicu- ed to SAC feel free to go up to might have been housing a bomb. institutions. There was a rash of Crimestoppers at 416-222-TlPS. lous for her to be paying. She their otTices in KXI07. etc. e*3t etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

November 1 8, 1999 Angry MET students start petition

b\j Andrew Horau Saaed Laskari, a MllT student said, "I abilitv of credits," Hook said. lather clause should be brought into place

ilie 1 Apelition started by second and third- was kind of angr>. 1 heard a week before the Ken Simon, the Director of the fur the -itiidenis affected h> change. he year Mechanical Hngineering semester started.'" Manufacturing Sclu)ol of lechnolog\ anil grandlalher clause would allow ihem lo lake

Technology (MET) students has Alves said he llled an appeal with the Applied Arts would onls state that "it is an an elective in place of ihe .MPE course

been referred to the college's appeals com- appeal committee Nov. 10. academic matter that is being dealt with .AKes said students are opposed lu the

mittee. He said he will likely have a hearing with through the college's academic appeal changes because the MPE course is tarueted

The students started the petition after the committee within the next two weeks. process." at people who want to be technicians.

changes were made to their course curricu- The decision to appeal comes alter the Alves said some students are not in the "MPl: has nothing to do with engineer-

lum without any notitlcation or consultation petition was presented to Hook a second course because the_\ were unaware of the ing," Alves said, Alves has a background in

with students. tiine and the students felt their concerns program changes and did not register for the the plastics industrv. "MPf; has nothing lo

When the MET students returned to were not adequately addressed by a memo- course. do w iih plastics."

school in September they discovered they randum Hook handed down Nov. 8. The Simon said the nature of the matter pre- It is the principle beliiiul the changes that are now required to take a mechanical power memorandum stated the college regularly vented him from commenting on whether or Alves and the other students are appealing. elements course, increasing their course load reviews and updates its curriculum to stay not there were an> students on a waiting list 1 he\ want it [o appK to the entire school.

from six to seven. current. for the course. It is the Ml. I students involved with the

The students originally had the choice of It also brought up a waiver in the col- The MPE class has added to the students petition's hope that if their appeal is suc- taking either a statics or MPE course. Two lege's course calendar program inde.x that already heavy course load. "Tt imposes a cessful that anv changes to curriculum in students Tony A Ives and Joe Simoes, started states that the college reserves the right to great deal on us," Alves said. any program w ill be phased in appropriaiels the petition and 13 students of the 35 second change course curriculum without notice. Laskari said people are busy, it adds to as opposed to being changed "without and third-year class signed. They presented Hook said the changes were made to help their work load. notice."

it to Academic Vice-President, Richard the students keep pace with the work place. Most of the people in the class are third- Alves said the situation would have been

Hook. "The contemporary world is changing year students who are very focused on com- easily resolved if Humber had an ombuds- The students said they were not told of fast," Hook said. "We have to change pace pleting their studies so they can graduate. man. the planned changes at a meeting last March. to keep up with the world." "We're not going to drop it," Alves said. An ombudsman is a neutral mediator that

Their program co-ordinator, Ed Espin, Hook also said there are a number of stu- "If anyone does fail (because of their heav\ works with opposing parties in hopes of acknowledged that the changes had not been dents in the MET program who will be using course load). ..it should be stricken from finding a solution. Humber is the onl\ discussed. their credits at Humber towards applied their record." Ontario college its si/e that does not have

"1 found out we had to take MPE at the degrees at McMaster University, adding the Alves said he and his fellow students are and Ombudsman.

last minut," Alves said. "'We were not con- changes were inade to help these students. doing well in the class. Alves said "issues of this nature would tacted." "We were looking to improve transfer- On the petition the students said a grand- be taken care of' b\ an ombudsman. Humber offers New vp tackles upcoming new programs student growth issues

by Stephanie Hess January and offers a third semester allows him to develop a better Humber is developing three new for students who want to specialize by Pamela Goldfriclit picture of number's man\ possi- programs starting in January in Web site Security. Michael Hatton is the bilities. and September at the North campus. This program is designed for new associate vice- "I have the chance to meet

Two of them are Post Diploma those working in the field or gradu- president of Strategic \\ith a varietv o\' people from E-Commerce Intemet programs. ates of computer studies or technol- Growth for Humber College. outside of the college and to

The third is a Post Diploma ogy programs who want to update Hatton, Dean of School of develop a sense of how other

Certificate in Palliative Care. their skills. Business was one of three deans universities or colleges are

"We want to make .sure that stu- Applicants interested in this pro- hired by President Robert attempting to position them- dents have all the opportunities" gram may be required to get a crim- Gordon as associate vice-presi- selves for growth," he said. said Rick Embree, the Dean of inal check done before entering the dents back in September. Hatton said over the next few

Planning and Development. program. While only being in his new vears his job would be to deter-

Humber is in negotiations with The second Jntemet program is role for a few months Hatton said mine how Humber wHl handle Microsoft to discuss providing the also a two semester part-time pro- his job will be extremely inter- student growth. software for the two Intemet pro- gram beginning in January. esting. He continued bv listing fac- grams. Talks are also on about get- The Intemet Software "It provides an opportunils to tors that put pressure on the ting MiCTosoft employees to teach Development Program is designed think about where our college school including the double the programs. for those who want to update their will be, and in addition, where Michael Hatton enjoys cohort _\ear. changing demo- A concern Humber had was skills and knowledge that are other colleges and universities graphics, partnerships between his days as the new vp whether or not the school is techni- already in the field or|iave graduat- will stand," he said. colleges and universities for new for Strategic Growth at cally capable of providing these ed from a computer or technology He said his role is to ensure programming, and the growth in programs for students but acc6rding program. the development of the college Humber College. numbers of international stu- to Louise Bardswich, the Chair and. The third program is Palliative strategies that will respond to dents.

Director of Information, Care and it is designed for registered pressures and opportunities for the svstem as we know it for col- "We have been watching the Technology, Accounting and nurses who want to get a post diplo- institutional growth. leges and universities will be dif- svstem unfold and are trving to Electronics, there are no worries. ma certificate. Hatton added the analvsis of ferent." he said. "Fin-ther. the determine where Humber's svs-

"We're in terrific shape as far as Tliis program can lead to pallia- strategic growth would provide chances for students to take a lem should be." he said. that's concerned," she said. tive care nurse consultant positions the college with broad views of wider varietv of programming Hatton added that all of these

The first program, Web site within all health care settinp. opportunities and challenges for that provides the best of colleges unt'olding factors are the main

Administiution is a two semester This program starts in September the school. and universities will be in place." reasons win his new position part-time program beginning in and runs part-time. "Five years from now 1 think Hatton said his position exists.

etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

November 1 8, 1 999 Plans set to improve Nature Centre

the project In/ Dnvid j. Wi/lic presentation featuring Greg Allen, 'The core element of Ri.-no\;iii()ns lo the Naiuri; an engineer specializing in envi- is educational," said Allen. Ihe C'eiUix' will not oiiK bonotlt ronmental techniques. students will benefit from the

iIk" LMwironmcni, but will "Whoever after that meeting hands-on experience, and they will provide a learning ground for slu- still fell that the> were capable of earn an addition to their portfolios. dcnls - and a valuable example lor doing it remained, and here we Members of the community can the eoninuiiiilv. 16 Huniber are," said Kristen Adams, another also leyrn from the environmental-

College arehiteetural ieelinolog\ students manager. ly sensitive design.

students aie participants in an inno- Much of the responsibilit) for "Ihe project embodies sustain- \ati\e plan to better the building the restoration of the Nature Centre able building principles that will be

just outside the school. is in the hands of the future valuable to the community," said Nibras Yacoub, one of three stu- builders and designers. Allen.

dent piojecl managers, said the "We're basically tr\ ing to incor- Students are actively involved

undertaking is an excel lent oppor- porate an environmental building in the project.

ILHIIIN. design instead of standard con- "Greg (Allen's) letting us do a

"V\'e're gaining experience of struction,"' said Yacoub. lot of the leading," said Adams. whM is It) be expected of us in the According to Adams, the Nature "He's there to give us support to real world," said >'acoub. Centre is in for a major transforma- get us through to the next stage."

I'ver) student was given the tion. Yacoub said, "he's allowed us to opportunitN to participate. Those "We're trying to eliminate all incorporate our vision of what the interested were in\ ited to attend a mechanical and electrical supplies Nature Centre should look like."

The first hurdle in the students'

path was the initial design proposal that to ii m they presented Steven i wn m il n r Bodsworth, director of the Nature /*^'! '»;•«*''' Centre, chair of the School for the Built Environment, and client of

this proposition. "We went through step by step

the design that we envisioned for the Nature Centre, and allowed Steve Bodsworth to comment on an> issues that needed to be adjust- ed or were not met," said Yacoub.

The first proposal for the Nature

Centre is to double the size of the existing building. The renovations Your undergraduate education Nibras Yacoub and Kristen Adams survey the centre. intended include a wheelchair lif^, got you started Our by using solar energy and repro- The three project leaders are a kitchen, and more room for the duction of natural resources like responsible for bringing the six kids who participate in learning

Information Technology Diploma compost toilets and rooftop gar- teams - project management, mate- programs at the centre. can getyou dens," said Adams. In short, "we're rials, mechanical, design, waste, Of the 10,000 people who use ahead trving to make the building self- and electrical- together as one unit. the building yearly, about 8,000 are

suftlcient, so it doesn't run off any- "Working with a team is new to children, and many of the exten- H liethcryou've f^ a liachelors definx, < )r a three year dipl( in thing but itself" all of us," said Yacoub. sion plans are to cater to the youth. \i ii 111 make it count lornKirewith ttic DcWvIntomiatioii 'lcchn()k)..•^

I he cost of the project is esti- Greg Allen, who will be work- The plans will also accommodate

1 I'lcinia, a oiic sear post-baccalaureatc pro^'amme that is spccihcaiK mated to be in the range of ing closely with the students, small weddings, business meet- J li.ncii lor stutk-iils wjiiido not have a technical liackgroiind. 5400,000 to $500,000. emphasizes education. ings, and other events. Computers. Setworkinf>. lite World Wide Web: lodav, thesi.

.11' the basic tools nt business. With the DcX'rv Inforniatu . lii,lincilog\ pni^raniine, \(iu learn the basics and more. In coiir.st- Casino trip cancelled W' presentctl b\ teachers with prolessional Rama -k experience, sou learn

hiiw to a[ipK conipiitini; technolog}. to a wale range ol busiiu'ss prob- In/ Jcffny Nenl first step and that the> learned a lot possibly Disneyland Paris. lenis. .\nil, \du'll gam a broad-haseti exposure to a varietvol IT areas, Anight out at a Casino from the process, it is unfortunate "With the support of the Art which vou'll be able to apply lo man\ different industries. Rama fundraiser for the the trip was cancelled because it Council and a government grant The tnore competitive hiLsincss becomes, the more iinporiani number Communitv Music was supposed to help raise funds the school has raised $12,000, but

Intorination 'leehnoli>f^ becomes. With vmir choice ol convenient da\ School on Nov. 20 has been c;uicelled to send number's community we still have a long wa> to go," due to lack of interest. music school to the Montreux Jazz Mitro said. or evening'weekeiKi classes, theivs no rea.son to stop short ol vour pro- Part of the reason the trip was Festival. However, the fundraising will tessional jKitential. Let l)e\ n cancelled was because not one The festival, which takes place continue. There will be a perform- prepari' \oii lor tins exeitinu ticket was sold to a daytime stu- in Switzerland, from July 7 to July ance day at the Lakeshore campus WWW. tor. DrV?>f„ca new worhl. I'here II lie no dent, said program co-ordinator 22, is expected to cost each student on Dec. 18. Bands will be per- ® stopping \oii. A higher degree of success. Cathy Mitro. $15,000. forming all day in the cafeteria. Only 15 tickets, which cost $25 Students from the music school Cookie dough, pizza and Mississauga Campus Toronto Campus a piece, were sold and will be will have two to four performanc- McDonalds coupons will be sold, 5860 C he dworth Way 670 Progress Avenue returned. es, which the festival helps organ- and there will also be rafile prizes Mississauga, Ontario I,.SR ^W3 Scarborough, Ontario MIH 3A4 Although Mitro said it was a ize, in Switzerland, Germany, and available. (905) 501 8000 Ml 6^ 289-3642

etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

November 1 8, 1 999 Award winning journalists detained, tortured

by Brad Horn information," about the soldiers rent root of the problem of lack of "That is worrisome because the the world we were \^rong," Journalists in Zimbabwe, Africa, and officers involved in the coup. freedom of expression, lies not just military is arrogant and has no Chavunduka said.

face more than deadlines trying Chavunduka said it is illegal for in the laws but also in the growing respect for the rule ol' law," Choto I'he men, who received post-

to do their jobs. journalists in Zimbabwe to receive power and strength of the country's said. "It will not be happy in torture therapy for three months,

In fact, two Zimbabwe journal- "unauthorized information," which military. Zimbabwe for the next few said they still suffer consequences

ists told Number College students is information not approved by the "In fact the government are months." from the ordeal. Wednesday they were arrested and government. hostages of the military... While we Both men are out on bail and "There are virtualls no nights

tortured following publication last He added that the law is one of 43 were in detention, the military told face charges under Zimbabwe's \shere I can sleep uiihout dream- Januar> of a stor) about an attempt- defined under government legisla- us they are a law unto themselves," Lau and Order Maintenance Act. ing about something thai has to dn

ed military coup in their country'. tion against media outlets in Chavunduka said. i lie_\ have been charged -ipcciti- \silli thai niililarv inierrogalion."

Mark Chavunduka and Ray Zimbabwe. Chavunduka is currently call> with "peiblishing informa- s.nd Chav LHuluka. ihc I'alher of Choto, winners of this year's studying press laws and ethics as a "If we fled, we tion v\hich may cause public three-) ear-old iw ins. Canadian Journalists for Free Nieman fellow at Harvard alarm and despondency." Bt)th Choto. who has a l\\o-_s ear-

Expression award, were detained University. Choto continues to would play right into journalists face seven \ears in old child, added that he, t(.)o. suf- and beaten by the military after report from Zimbabwe. jail if convicted. fers from the memories. "But

their story was printed. The two journalists said the cur- the government's They are fighting the constitu- sometimes we have to pa_\ the

On his arrest, Chavunduka was tionality of the law in the Supreme price. It is one of the occupa- told by investigators that he would hands. It would give Court and at the same time have tional hazards." be questioned for only 15 or 20 launched a civil suit against the minutes. them ammunition to government. Their legal fees, "That 15 minutes turned into Chavunduka estimated, are already nine days," he said. tell the world we were near SI million (Zimbabvse dollars - During those nine days, about S40,000Cdn.) Chavunduka and Choto, both wrong." "We are fighting for the freedom employees of an independent news- of the independent press."

paper. The Standard, were beaten -Mark Chavunduka Chavunduka said. "The best was

with wooden planks and rubber we know how is to test the laws.

sticks and prodded with electric Choto added he is worried Our job is to fight now and not wait

shocks all over the body including about the continuing influx of for journalists to be arrested." their genitals. As well they were retired military officials being The two journalists say the> did

'"submarined." a torture in which appointed to key government not flee the countr>' after their

their heads were wrapped in plastic institutions. For example, he said, ordeal because the> stand by their

bags and submerged in water until a former general is in line to take stoiA and believe the case is con-

near suft'ocation. command of the civilian police crete. Their crime, said, was Choto Reporter Raymond Choto force. Part of the strategy, he said, "If we fled, we would pla> right Zimbabwean journalist refusing to reveal the sources who is to "put these people in place to into the governmeni's hands. It talks to Humber students. Mark Chavunduka provided them with "unauthorized muzzle the press'" would give them ammunition to tell Award honours slain Canadian journalist

by Penny Laiighren Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia The Canadian Journalists for and for Rwanda was the keynote Meeting for Free Expression (CJFE) renamed speaker.

their international award for free- Arbour said freedom of speech is dom of expression to honour Tara particularly imporant when govern- Singh Hayer, Monday night. ments and regimes use their power Hayer, the editor of the Indo- to silence their critics and to uphold all students Canadian Times and recipient of the their power. Order of Canada, was assassinated And especially, she said, when

in his Surrey B.C. home exactly one repressive regimes use lies, half- year ago today. truth and exaggerations as justifica- It was the first murder of a tion for murder, rape, confinement, About the Humber Student Canadian journalist this century and and torture.

the second attempt on his life. Arbour said young Canadians

Hayer was paralyzed after the should take it upon themselves to Federation Constitution

first attack but his son Dave said it protect free speech. just made him more determined. "I hope they embrace causes like Tuesday November 30, 1:00 "He dedicated the remaining part of this; they are extremely lucky they p.m.

his life to freedom of expression." live in a free country." Last year, the CJFE reports, 52 This year four international jour- to 2:30 p.m. journalists were killed, 94 impris- nalists were honoured for their oned and hundreds more injured courage. in and harassed just for doing their Zimbabwean journalists, the Seventh Semester Room job. Raymond Choto and Mark The Honourable Madame Chavunduka, Mexican journalist Justice Louise Arbour, Canada's Jesus Barraza Avala and Pakistani newest Supreme Court Justice and a reporter Zafaryab Ahmad were Council ofStuaent Affairs former United Nation Prosecutor recipients of the Tara Singh Hayer for the International Criminal Award.

etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18, 1999 . EDITORIAL Petitioning - Col. Humber's secret ingredient to success

It seems lately that everyone ing calls. This rez phone line from unsatisfied business stu- problem has been a problem for dents, to food and music lovers, some years now. to the SAC president feel a press- This week, students in the ing need to seek attention through Mechanical Engineering Tech the use of petitions. program are upset about a change What are Humber students to made to their program. Students do when they are faced with a cri- were uninformed about a course

sis situation, and there appears to being added to their already

be an unsolvable dilemma? They heavy workload. How is it that

start a petition. students weren't informed of a This year alone, the Et Cetera course being added? Wouldn't has reported five cases where stu- this be a major announcement? dents have taken the initiative of Compared to other colleges in starting a private petition. In the area, Humber arguably wins

most cases, the individual felt out for being the most reputable unsatisfied with the current struc- school for the most smarts by far ture of a situation, and gathered - a biased opinion, naturally, but

others to help support their cause one which is worth standing up

- it Protect free speech strength in numbers one may for. As crazy as it may sound, say. could be true that a more intelli- Students are lead to believe gent student body, may be more Protecting free expression tor for a story they printed about a B.C. home. starting a petition is their most likely nit-pick about the small journalists is not just about protect- planned coup attempt. Doesn't that seem a little too powerful voice on campus. things that other schools would- ing the rigiits of a select group, it is What they endured was so bad close to home? When students want a change, the n't dream of petitioning for. about guaranteeing free speech for that they actually asked their tortur- We are lucky enough to live in a only way to be noticed here is if This pattern of increasing peti- everyone. ers to kill them. country where freedom of expres- they voice their concerns collec- tions is somewhat disturbing. It is true that sometimes sloppy They were released and left sion is guaranteed in our Charter of tively. Are students really that unsatis- journalism and lazy reporters pro- their country. They will return to Rights and Freedoms. But make no Let's trek back in time. fied? If the SAC president, who's duce stories that are half-truths, lies Zimbabwe to face charges under mistake, we should guard that right The Ackee Tree's warm, in the position to encourage or exaggerations. But for the most laws that restrict the media in zealously. friendly, atmospheric music was changes feels the urge to start a part, journalists try to get the story Zimbabwe. Without guaranteed freedom of shut off Students raised their petition, then where's the outlet right The government of Zimbabwe expression things as simple as sign- voices to start a petition, and the for others to with concerns? A That means getting all the facts has not arrested anyone in connec- ing a petition could be dangerous. Ackee Tree's tunes were once that lacks the confidence to right and getting both sides of the tion with their torture. So could questions about how SAC again heard. make a decision without the story. But that is a journalist's job. Canada has no reason to be the government, the judiciary and wanted a 24-hour study assurance from 200 others is a bit Now imagine the terror of being smug about freedom of speech. the police use their powers. SAC hall, so they petitioned, in the worrisome. detained and tortured just fordoing There have not been any arrests These are questions that need to end they were unsuccessful. Perhaps Humber needs to take your job. made in connection with the first be asked to ensure that these pow- Students in the Business a look at how students' com- Zimbabwean, journalists murder of a Canadian journalist on ers are not abused. school were unable to write their plaints are currently being han- Raymond Choto and Mark Canadian soil. Last yearTara Singh Isn't that what living in a free tests, or complete assignments dled. Students are taking matters Chavunduka suffered nine days of Hayer editor of the Indo-Candadian and democratic society is supposed due to computer malfunctions in into their own hands in hopes that torture for not revealing sources times was murdered at his Surrey to be about? their department, so they peti- someone will listen. tioned. Solutions are in the Last year, SAC argued the ^ ! [) have for to A works, and improvements need an ombudsman help I.J '. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ON CAMPOS AND SPECIAL SECTIONS been made. with complaints; a neutral, good The Number £t Cetera is a JACK TYNAN LAKESHORE EDITOR TREVOR HACHfe Last week students in rez were sheppeard that listens, and has MANAGING KOITOK KATE Mt-CAFITiRY KARYN WILSON publication of the Humber up in arms complaining about the the authority to take action to ERik MARTENSSON OP-ED EDITOR EDITORIAL ADVISORS College School ofMedia ONLINE EDITOR TREVOR HACHC TERRI ARNOTT lack of sufficient phone lines stop increasing complaints. Studies; Omcc 23 1, 205 SHAUNHAHXJN HEALTH EDITOR CHRIS VERNON Humber College Blvd., available - 250 phone lines are Maybe the Et Cetera will start ART DIRECTOR NIKOLINAMENALO TECHNICAL ADVISOR ERIK MARTENSSON ARTS EDITOR LARA KING Etobicokc, Ont., M9W 5L9, supposed to accommodate all 750 a petition for that ombudsman to PHOTO EDITOR MtCHEI^STtiFANCIC ADVERTISING Phone: (416)675-6622 exL students in rez. The problem is, help students feel better knowing NATALIE DAYE LirESTVLES EDITOR NANCY lj\RIN 4514; Fax (416)675-9730; COPY EDITOR SHAUNA DUFFY ADVERTISING DESIGN students are using the lines for they're being taken care of If it Please direct advertising LAURA URMONEIT SPORTS EDITORS MARK SC01T Internet service, while others matters at all to you petition sign- NSWS EDITORS KEVIN MASTERMAN PUBLISHER inquiries to Nancy Larin @ wait to use the lines to make out ers, there is someone standing PENNY LAUGHREN BRIAN SYLVESTER NANCY BURT {416)675-5007 iOANITA LOSCH going calls, or to wait for incom- back watching. Bless your souls.

etc. etc, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18, 1999 OPINION A bomb made of urinal pucks

Now, I'm not the sort of person who tends sages from them. 1 went to bed with a heavy siren would sound in both buildings and towards pessimism, but when I heard last heart. everyone would be forced to evacuate and

Tuesday that the college had been closed due The next morning I learned that a cholera stand in the cold for hours, vsatcliing fireinen

to some emergency I'm afraid I feared the epidemic wasn't, in fact, the reason for the traipse around resignedly in thigh-high rub- worst. closure. It turned out, as you'll already be ber pants. Such aliire vsould be appropriate

My first thought was, of course, that my aware, that the college had, at approximately since the eniergencs would, more often than predictions of two weeks ago had come true. 2:30 p.m., received a bomb threat. The not, turn out to be a leaking pipe that had

The recent spate of urinal screen thefts had bomb, said the caller, was set to detonate at caused the basement to be Hooded with a caused a cholera outbreak at Humber, and 5:30 p.m., and so college security leapt into life-threatening two inches of water government agents in one-piece plastic suits action and had a cup of tea. It is, as you know, very unnerving to be with dark visors and breathing apparatus had Evidently they had several cups of tea lying in bed having a smoke, or sitting in surrounded the college. I immediately con- consecutively (or used a very slow kettle), class wishing one were allowed to have a tacted my close friend, Humber President since they didn't actually get round to evac- smoke, and suddenly hear the terrifjing din

Robert Gordon, to offer my condolences and uating the building until 5 p.m. I suppose of the alarm system in the corridors. I thus assistance. He must have been very busy their reasoning went something like this: suggest that a second set of alarms be liasing with emergency services because he 1) We received a call saying there's a installed in the college building and in rez. didn't get back to me, but I'm expecting to bomb in the building, and government guide- Rather than blaring out a shriek of warn- hear from him any day now. "Where did you get this number?" lines say we have to take it seriously: ing, which would be reserved for real emer-

My next call was to the college news- "Do you have any bio suits?" I asked, 2) The bomber promised it won't go off gencies, this new s>sten) would instead room, where I knew a crack team ofjournal- eager to help out in any way I could. for three hours, and homicidal maniacs are broadcast a gentle, almost whispered, mes- ists was already being assembled to report, "F might be able to bring some in if you always compjetely trustworthy; sage, in a soothing don't-panic female voice: with no thought to their own safety, on the need them." 3) Home-made explosive devices are "Your attention, please - but no rush, unfolding disaster. The conversation was Then the line went dead, obviously absolutely reliable, and never detonate whenever you're ready. There is some kind conducted with reassuringly crisp profes- because the authorities had disconnected all before intended; of trivial problem so minor that we hesitate sionalism: but the most essential phone lines, but even 4) Let's have a hot beverage. even to tell you about it, such as a bomb or

"Yeah?" from that brief exchange 1 knew that my This is, needless to say, flawless logic, actual fire somewhere in the building.

"Is it cholera?" I asked, a slight tremble in resourceful friends in the newsroom would and college security must be commended for Please leave within three hours. If at any my voice. find a way to keep me updated. their "now let's not do anything rash or, time you have a major body part blown off.

"Huh?" he said with steely journalistic Throughout the rest of the evening I indeed, anything at all" attitude in the face of or find yourself consumed in fiames, please resolve. checked e-mail every few minutes, and a potentially lethal situation. proceed at your own pace to the college

"Cholera," I repeated. "Is anyone dead began to worry that the Et Cetera staff had But all this contrasts dramatically with security centre. Jusi follow the sound of the yet?" already succumbed to the ravages of that ter- my stay in rez last year. kettle whistling. Thank you."

"Who are you?" joked the crack reporter rible disease, since I didn't receive any mes- Approximately once a week a piercing Rosx loves afiernuun lea breaks. The search for alien intelligence

I would rather watch Star Trek re-runs drawing and folktales about seeing strange than the latest ER or Ally McBeal episodes beings. The techniques used to built pyra- anytime. I've always been fascinated with mids and other structures of that nature still the idea that other life forms exist elsewhere; remain a mystery to us. the universe is too huge to be inhabited by In modern times, these sightings have only six billion beings. increased tremendously. The official U.S. Man hasn't even cracked the surface of Airforce study of UFOs, known as "Project finding out what exists- beyond the moon, so Blue Book", has been left with some unre- most of the information we get on this sub- solved mysteries. ject is from so-called experts who just write A Retired Colonel who ran the project for theories on what they believe. three years, wrote last month in the Florida

I think that even if, in fact they knew of Today newspaper that 130 of the 12,800 the existence of other beings, that kind of cases examined remained worrisome and information wouldn't be forth-coming to us unresolved. anyway, the powers that be fear a panicked One unexplained case is reason enough public. for me to wonder In Canada, over the years Many might not agree with my analysis rural Ontario has been known as a hot spot on this topic, but I believe documents exist for UFO sightings. that can prove the existence of other life So called experts will find theories and try forms in the universe. to convince us there's an explanation for if that information were made available to every sighting that's reported, but what about us though, it would change our way of think- the numerous commercial and private air- ing dramatically, and would definitely plane pilots who've reported unusual sight- change society as we know it. ings? Were they hallucinating? Over hundreds of years there have be'en People who are trusted with millions of reports of people seeing unidentified fiying lives on a daily basis? If it is so far fetched, objects, even before planes and fiying craft why do governments like the USA spend so existed. People of old have left evidence in much money on their space program? I bet 8

Frightening away Y2K p.

said Jim Hardy, a Humber Y2K facilitator be held on Jan. 2, to see if Emergency and member of the team. any problems are encoun- So far 72 per cent of upgrades to computing tered." Management systems are now complete. Student mark "Emergency generators will systems, financial services, servers and be in use to keep minimum Team prepares equipment have been updated and are Y2K heat and electrical power to ready. keep the building running," Humber "We have run a few computer simulations Botham said. for on the computers in the college. For exam- There is a back-up supply of

ple, in the registration office, we set the date diesel fuel for heating in case

millennium ahead and had a fake student enrol. We had it is needed. The pool water them drop out of one course and enrol in a will be used for the boilers in

by Cynthia Attwood different course, things that normal students case there is a problem with

Tlieie is no need to fear, a team of Y2K bug do," Hardy said. the water supply. exterminators are here. Some staff members will be at the college "The issue of Y2K forced

Humber College has set up a Y2K during New Year's Eve to make sure there departments to look at their A team expert works hard to keep records straight. Emergency Management Team to prepare for are no complications. There are also no vaca- operations more closely,"

the new millennium. The Humber College tions allowed for Emergency Management said Botham. .*^^J• ^'^fkfEmergency Management Team and other Board of Governors met on October 25 to Team members during the month of The college will be locked from Dec. 30, essential staff will meet on Jan. 2 to deter-

talk about progress on the Y2K update. December until Jan. 2, 2000. The only people allowed mine whether the college can be opened the

in Februar) 1999 Humber hired Adrian "Precautions are being made to protect and in will be members of the team and security next day to regular staff. Classes are sched-

Gordon, a consultant from The Canadian allow the college facilities to operate if a guards. uled to begin on Jan. 4.

Centre tor Emergency Preparedness. Y2K disaster should occur," said Bob fhe college will still be closed to faculty For updates on the 2000 preparations at "He came in for a two day seminar to pre- Botham, Director, Computing and Network and students during, the Christmas break Humber College you can visit the Y2K Web

pare staff for things that could go wrong," Services, "An emergency team meeting is to from noon on Dec. 24, to Jan. 3. site at www.humberc.on.ca/y2k. Humberts student record system ready to take on millennium

by Darren hum and the submission of marks before Jan. student information.

Educational Information 1. This "backup tape" will be created at To properly ensure the promotion of TheSystem (EIS) has undergone the end of December and can be accessed students from one semester to the next, extensive testing by the Y2K the organization of all Emergency Management Team to ensure ^ marks has to be performed

full operation after Jan. 1. For several before Jan. 1. years, the EIS has been responsible for There shouldn't be a the promotion of students from one problem at Humber howev-

semester to the next, and has maintained er, a problem that cannot be

an organization of student records. The prevented is the intercon- coming millennium threatens this opera- nection of computer sys-

tion, but Humber is prepared. tems separate from Humber. Six months ago, colleges around This should not threaten Ontario gathered for a meeting to raise Humber because. Chapman the priority of the Y2K situation. Since said, the college has very

then, Humber has performed procedures little business with the out- to ensure the smooth operation of side. Humber. All admission informa- "Plans are in place to be able to pro- tion from the Ontario vide continuing service in January," said College Application Service

Chapman. located at Guelph, Ont., is Two things Humber has performed to sent through the Internet ensure the proper function of the EI sys- and the problem does not

tem is a simulation of the El systein oper- reside with the Service, but ation during 2000, and contingency plans with the millions of com-

to ensure operation. "The simulation Has anyone spotted that bug yet? puters that Internet is con-

worked well," said Associate Registrar, nected to, said Chapman. Victor Chapman. Such tasks as paying at an off campus site. The Registrar's office believes they

fees and accessing records were per- It is imperative for the marks to be have done everything possible to prevent

formed without problem. submitted on time because instructors in any problems. tapes are to Backup tapes will be used as a hard the past have been late and it has forced "I believe we won't have a problem," Backup being used copy for thousands of student records. the registrar's office to delay access to said Chapman. store student records etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18, 1999 ON CAMPUS '- Donations needed to meet demand

Nursing students organize mobile clinic's visit to Humber College

by Darren hum problems promoting donation. She Donors have their own reason to

The Canadian Blood Services would like to be given the opportu- give. ""I think it's a good thing to held its annual donor clinic for two nity to organize another clinic. do. If I don't need it someone else days in the student centre. The Nearly 900,000 units of blood will," said Cathy Howarth, first- event was organized with the help are collected annually. Ong said a year Hospitality Management ol~ nursing students. CBS study revealed only three per Program student.

"A unit of blood saves four cent of Canadians donate blood. Mobile clinics are run 10 to 12 lives," said Denver Ong, a repre- One main reason people do not times per week and provide con- sentative for donor services. Kvery donate is fear. venience to the communities lliat

unit of blood is broken down into Ong said CBS tests every unit of thev service. At these clinics

four parts: Platelets, Plasma, Red, blood. It is this reason that the brochures and pamphlets are hand- and White. The separate parts help CBS holds clinics across the coun- ed out to promote the education of

different people for various needs. try in schools, colleges and malls donating and to help eliminate the The blood donor clinic has been raising awareness, educating and fear associated with donating.

running annually at Humber for 15 changing the perception that giving Other clinics, are listed daily in years, and always has the full co- blood is dangerous. '"We need the Greater Toronto section of the operation of the college. younger people to give and to give Toronto Star.

students lot regularly," said The nursing do a of Ong. Ong said volunteers are wel- , the organization work for the two- However, because of the "Mad come and encouraged. day clinic. Cow" scare in the United Kingdom For information on becoming a Jcnn Harkin, a third-year nurs- a large number of frequent donors volunteer please call 416-974- Nurses from CBS spend two days at Humber College ing student, helped to organize the have been refused because of the 9900. event. She said she wants people to inherent risks. Anyone who has The CBS has permanent sile> come out and have fun. Harkin stayed in the United Kingdom for located in the Manulife Centre. What does it take?

hopes this clinic will raise aware- six months or more since 1 980 can- Square One Mall, Royal Bank

ness. not donate blood. Ong said this has Centre, and new locations in Barrie Units of blood usually needed for;

Harkin and her classmates had been a big hit to the donor base. and Peterborough. Gunshot wound 15 units Car accident 4-6 units Hip replacement 3-4 units International students host a Brain aneurysm 4 units Abdominal surgery 2-4 units Heart bypass surgery 1-6 units

night of interculture at Caps Source: Canada Health Science Centre

hy Erin Lippens dress, music and games. Vanessa Mendes, president of About i in 20 Canadians will need blood at some point In their lives number's International Students Association (ISA) the ISA, said culture is an important thing to keep in you'll or brightened Friday night with a successful first event at mind when attending school in a foreign country. If you live to 75 years of age, odds are require blood Caps. "1 need you to be proud of where you're from," she blood products at least once. The evening, called Intercultural Night: Show Your told the group.

Culture, was the beginning of a number of chances for The night began with a buffet table full of foods from number's more than 300 international students to show different cultures. Dinner was followed by a fashion their roots. Everyone was able to share native fbod. show starring members of the social committee, each displaying their respective customs. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Germany, China, and man\

African nations were all represented. Ever>one

received a taste of tunes from Latin Dance Fiesta, Merengue and a variety of reggae favourites.

The club was formed to help intemational students

learn about each other's culture and to support each other during their stay here. Dalyce Newby, advisor for the ISU, said the night was an important one for the club to gain some recognition. "It's a combination of fashion, food, and music, a

way of getting more people involved in the club," she said.

Intemational Students Association events are free of charge with a membership card, or students can pa> a

$2 registration fee at the door.

The next event is bowling on Dec. 3. To register aheuci oj time, contact Vanessa Mendes at

International students enjoy a night of 675-6622 exi. 7766 or MagJy Jurgensen, vice presi-

cultural food, music dress and games. dent, at 675-047S.

etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

\ I n I I ^November 18, 1999 10 Working with the Snowbirds

Early childhood education instructor's work with Canadian stunt flying team began in nightschool.

by Andrew Horan that was being filmed for promo- tional purposes at an air show in It was Sally Wy lie's love of avi- Ottawa. ation that led to her flying with 'Lot's of preparation had to go Canada's fabled Snowbirds. in to prepping that video shoot," Back in 1989, the tarly Wylie said. The biggest problem Childhood Education instructor was trying to get a propeller pow- was helping to restore a vintage ered plane to, keep pace with a Second World War Lancaster squadron of jet planes. The bomber. Wylie said she had no pre- Snowbird's Tudor jets had to use vious experience in aviation before their speed brakes to allow the she helped to restore the antique Lancaster to keep up. Wylie said it plane. took several tries to keep the planes "I was interested in how air- in perfect formation. planes work," Wylie said. She Wylie has been working with went to a night school course one the Snowbirds at the annual night a week to learn how air craft Hamilton International Air Show. systems work. She is a part of the team that makes Later the team restored the sure the Snowbirds have a safe and plane and it was needed to help the successful time at the show by pro- Snowbirds with a demonstration viding them with anything they might need for the planes. no further funding for the Defence Minister Art Eggleton or Wylie praises the Snowbird Snowbirds team after the 2001 air Prime Minister Jean Chretien at the pilots for their ability to work as a show season. Prime Minister Jean following addresses : team, solve problems, and the pos- Chretien expressed his support for The Honourable Art Eggleton, itive attitude the pilots have. She the team but added that the deci- PCMP < enjoys working with the team at the 7 Hmng a bad hm Myl sion to cut funding was the DOD's. Minister of National Defence Hamilton International Air show Wylie is opposed to the deci- National Defence Headquarters because they are "really down to sion. In addition to the air shows Major-General George R. earth and nice people". the team does a lot of charity work Pearkes Building

While it may be the ultimate and visits the Hospital for Sick Ottawa Ontario goal of many Canadian airforce Children on a regular basis. K1A0K2 pilots to fly with the Snowbirds it is "They set a good example for a goal that many pilots might not the kids," Wylie said. Prime Minister Jean Chretien be able to be pursue. Any one interested in showing 80 Wellington Street

Recently, the Department of support for the Snowbirds can visit Langevin Block

Defence (DOD) made an the team's website at Ottawa Ontario announcement that there would be www.rcaf com or send a letter to K1A0A3

Money, money, money... Then go to They're just giving it away TheHair Factory $1 million in bursaries and scholarships up for grabs

by Michael Stamou student can't afford to drop out," she said. staff and students get 50% off Over the next few months, Humber College will To be eligible for a bursary, a student must be a be giving away more than $1 million in bursaries Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. all our cuts, colours computer- and scholarships during the academic year. Eligible students must be enrolled in full-time

In total, 1,000 bursaries at $500 each are avail- post-secondary programs, demonstrate financial and treatments. able for the winter/spring semester. The other need, and not already have had a bursary this aca-

$500,000 is for emergency loans as required by demic year. 1 7 years in the business students, Preference will be given to students who Some are available to aboriginal students, stu- demonstrate success in their courses and commit- 3383 Derry Road dents in the Business Management-Financial ment to their program of study. Services Program and students in the music-per- The amount of the bursary may vary East Mississauga, depending cussion program. on the student's need and his or her own effort in Ontario L7T 1A8 "(We do this) to help students or prevent stu- planning educational costs. The bursaries are only 905.673.1910 dents from dropping out," said Margaret a supplement and are meant to relieve a student's Antonides, Manager of Financial Aid and Awards. immediate and temporary needs. "We know there are students who get into finan- For more information, contact the Financial Aid

cial difficulty. We can't afford to lose them and the Office at number's North Campus.

etc. etc, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18, 1999 '

11 Phantom Menace for food

bi/ Derek Malcolm Episode I: The Phantom Menace. ness fair, is at it again; this time to Nov, 24 at 7 p.m. But moviegoers for a good cause." Fighting the Dark Side and CRASH (Caps, Residence, collect as much non-perishable arc urged to bring non-perishable The showing of the f'liaiitom feeding the needy will go hand in Athletics, SAC and Humber food as possible. Admission is free food items in exchange for free Menace ma\ not be the last food hand next week when the CRASH College), the organization respon- for the Phantom Menace, which popcorn. drive effort, CRASH is working on

Christmas food drive kicks off with sible for school events such as last will be happening at the north cam- "This is a great way to kick otT a plan for a pub night M Caps in llie its presentation of Star Wars week's Spirit Day alcohol aware- pus lecture theatre on Wednesday SAC's new- movie scries," said future.

vice-president ur nut. there is no lr_\." MqM^^MtHn^Vfjm^^^f^tjmtP^mM'VM^IVf North campus "Do Jo Chuck Decker. "We uant people to said Decker, \sho iini) make Jedi Business students learn networking tome out. relax, and lake a break \ci.

by Seimna Murray-Neck tacts and developing relationships with a number of Students in the School of Business will be mixing employers. She said building a rapport with them will business with pleasure and exercising their network- enhance a student's chances of getting a job. s! We mixed up names. Our apologies to ing skills over breakfast with possible employers on The career centre and Mentorprise have come Christine MicallefanJ Nicole Nharraiu.

Wed. Nov. 24. together to give business students a nudge in the rigJit

The event is hosted by the career centre and direction. Students will learn tips on successful net- Meiitorprise, a» organization that helps connect edu- working skills from guest speaker Paul Klein, director cation with business. of Chipco Canada, then be able to practise using them What do you Mentorprise co-ordinates special events to begin on possible employers who are also attending the building these partnerships. breakfast. know about The event is the result of an observation that stu- Humber's other dents do not feel comfortable networking. Karen Fast, ''It's to your advantage to talk co-ordinator of the career centre, said 80 per cent of "They have better facilities campus? "It's itq and they have a pub with employers, then keep the Micailel the job search is networking. Nicole Nharram Christine

She said networking is making links with employ- business contact going." ers ajid developing relationships. "it could be for something as simple as asking for Karen Fast, career centre co-ordinator help on an assignment or asking for employment,''

said Fast. '"It's to your best advantage to go (to the breakfast),

In today's workforce most entry level jobs are con- talk with employers, then keep the business contact

tract work, and many students coming out of college going," said Fast. "That's the key."'

will be looking for employment regularly, even if they The event is open to all School of Business stu-

are currently employed. dents. It will take place from 8:30 - 10 a.m. in the Fast emphasized the importance of making con- Seventh Semester.

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Do it now! etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18, 1999 "

12 ARTS Tedio duo Li^tG^eld shake up Tcnrcnilo

iar with the name though him. by Miclh'lc Stcfanck Flattered and humbled Barnes then offered Wendy a copy of his CD. 44 ^here's a rock 'n' roll iii\lh aboiil us, we were llie loudest band ever lo "I'hat's special when people make that personal contact, that's t:play at the Brixton Aeadeniy the ceiline literalls tell out. We use this special reall) nice," said Barnes. sound system, our music sounds good loud." "1 think we have a lot of genuine attract people Not even, band in the \sorld can claim to be fans. We seem to the loudest perlbrmer, lu)\se\er UK dub house who really follow what we do. duo Let'tfield sure can. We've got a massive load of fol- Creators Neil [Barnes and Paul Daley were lowers who were willing to wait It's inter- in town recently to conduct press interviews, four years for the album. esting, especially when you come and to spin tracks at loronto's I lalloween rave.

CiraciiiL; the headlines of local ne\\spapers over here the reaction to the album and television news broadcasts. Dales was par- is different than it is in Lngland. tialis responsible for the latest attack on tiie Everyone is mad about certain rave scetie. What better was for I.et'tlleld to be tracks, and the reaction is always introduced to Ibronlo. since the 10-v ear-old diffeient," continued Barnes. band has never been here before. "\Ncsecm to attract hi 1994 the duo released their debut, enti- people who really tled Leftism. Their brand of dub, breakbeats fol- and guest vocalist spots including that of Toni low what xoe do. !lallida> and F.arl Sixteen prompted Leftism to We've got a massive be voted as tlie Greatest Dance Album Of All load offollowers xvho Time in a poll conducted by top DJs. zvere zvilling to wait four years for the "The Inst tiihiDu nui^ albinn/' utnch hitter than ire - Neil Barnes.

realized. I tJiiiik it just

took us- awhile to sort of Between short glimpses at the find our fate xvitli this TV where a soccer game is being album, to fiuii a direc- broadcast live, Barnes spoke about

tion for it. his family in Canada whom he's lost with, he thinks the - Neil Barnes of Leftfieid. touch how links between countries is special, his travels throughout Europe, his

After touring roughK' six months in support Jewish heritage and the Hollocaust,

of Leftism, Dale) and Barnes were unprepared racial hatred which he said is bound

for the mayhem that ensued. Now looked to get worse before it gets better. upon as heroes of the club scene, Leftfieid Reverting his attention to music

shared reservations four years later when it after our third interruption, Barnes came time to record their latest release explained the controversy surround-

Rhythm and Stealth. ing his latest video for the first sin-

"People can have expectations of the fol- gle featuring vocals from Afrika low up album and we didn't want that. We Bambaataa, 'Afrika Shox'. Just wanted to do something that we thought "It got pulled by the censors board

was as good as the first album," said Barnes, (in England)," said Barnes. from his downtown hotel room where he was "They said the images were too Leltfie Id duo Nfil Barnes and T'aul Daley shook Toronto up with nursing a sprained ankle. agg^ssive and violent. It's a shame really

"The first album was much better than we real- llu- ir .special sound syslein at Toronto's Halloween Rave. because, it brings out a very extreme reac-

ized. I think it just took us awhile to soil of find tion for those people who have seen it.

our fate with this album, to find a direction for it," added then get a basic loop going, add drums, and then start to Soine people think it's the funniest thing they've ever seen,

Barnes. develop the music. Then before you know it, we've got a including the director (Chris Cunningham). Then there are

Leftfieid have recorded two full length albums, and have groove going," said Barnes. others who completely hate it."

contributed their songs to various soundtracks including Go, Before he was a dance icon, Barnes was a percussionist The imagery Barnes is referring to depicts a man who

Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, and Rougue Trader staring in London where he also DJ-ed at the Wag club. Daley was, goes virtually unnoticedwalking through the streets of New

Evvan MacGre^or. They also remixed David Bowie's of all things, a hairdresser at the Vision salon in Kensington York City. As he holds out his arms to passerby his limbs

'Jump They Say', before becoming excited about writing Market. The duo have since come a long way, they are now fall off, shattering when they hit the ground like delicate new material for Rhythm and Stealtit. recognized by room service as demonstrated during our china. Because the duo combine layered technologically-creat- interview. Upset his fans haven't been able to form their own ed sounds with live instrumental tracks, the formation of While Wendy the room service attendant for the after- opinion of the video, Barnes should be happy to learn

their songs is interesting as Barnes explained, "We sit down noon put down a tray of coffee, she noticed a vinyl copy of MuchMusic has opted to air the video in Canada.

with a plan to start off with." Rhythm and Stealth sitting on the table. She asked Barnes, Banned from performing in certain parts of England,

"Sometimes if it's a vocal track we'll sit down and say "are you Leftfieid?" Leftfieid are readying themselves for touring once again.

'who do you want to work with?' 'What tvpe of artist do Casually he replied 'yes', then asked "do you know our They are expected to return to Toronto .vith booming sound

you want to work with?' Then we start jamming on ideas, music?" Wend> said her boyfriend is a fan and she is famil- system intact, next spring.

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H The latest CDs in review

Choclair - Ice Cold Saukrates is solid, while "Young Third track 'Impossible' is a 'This Is How Men Cry' is a weak

Gunz' featuring Memphis Bleek is catchy tune where Burgess sounds beginning. A spoken-word piece

worth a listen to. like a modern-day Bob Dylan is supposed to convey a man's

This groundbreaking album is complete with harmonica, organ feeling of loss and isolation. certainly worth picking up. and angst-ridden lyrics about a Instead, Jordan's mundane voice

- J(//in Muidu woman. reads words that seem to come

'A House is Not a Home' is from a person walking down the The Charlatans UK -Us not bad with a nicely hooking cit> streets in a confused stupor. and Us Only guitar riff and a bit of swagger. •| Must Have Left My Heart'

I Don't Care Where You Live" has Jordan's husky voice pining

features a bit of rock attitude, for lost love, while pop-st>le

although il's a little bit toned singing in "Charlie Parker Loves down. .Me' brings a lighter feeling to Overall, the seventh release the otherwis.e slow and mellow

from the Manchester band is decided to put aside pop tunes, CD. Listen for the jazzy rendi- decent, yet unexciting and unin- and delve into jazz on his latest tion of Willie Nelson's 'Craz),'

spired. CD, This Is How Men Cry. LIvis Costello's 'Almost Blue", After recording eight pop- and a bonus track at the end of Cliocliiir's tlcbui .ilbuni Ice - Erik Martcnsson infused CDs and writing songs the album.

Cold, will siiiiid as one of the niosl for the likes of Cher, Rod Suggested listening - turn

\ iTsiUilc and unique albums in Marc Jordan - This Is Stewart, and Chicago, Jordan the lights down low, curl up in Canadian rap liision. How Men Cry takes his velvety smooth vocals a bean-bag chair with a hot Choclair, a.k.a. Kaieeni Blake ^lE^ and poetic lyrics and puts them cocoa, and let the smoky jazz has entered a higher level of hip- A seasoned singer/songwriter, into a smoldering jazz recording. lull you to sleep. hop music with this lyrical master- The sticker pasted on the CD's Toronto musician Marc Jordan However, the opening track - Catherine SiancI piece that is filled with wicked cover informs listeners that Us tracks and arra\ of all-star appear- and Us Only "includes the UK ances. hits 'Forever' and 'My

Ice Cold is S unique blend ot" Beautiful Friend". Well, bul- lyrical mischief and musical versa- locks to that. In 'Forever' lead Man of the Century tilit). vocalist Tim Burgess asks the

Signed \sitli Virgin Records, Ice question, "I wonder what you Cold was co-produced by people do with your lives?" Saukraies, Kardinal Otllshall, and Well, at over seven minutes 1920s style Frankenstein. long it won't be listening to

Current hit, 'Let's Ride' has 'Forever' too often. Especially

made a serious impact on the considering it won't be a hit this by Dan Lawrence

music charts, and has gained much side of the Atlantic. Man of the Century is a low budget movie. It's

recognition on the other side of the The same can be said for 'My also in black and white. But don't let that fool you.

border. Track 'Rubbin" featurina Beautiful Friend'. It's good.

It's a classic fish out of water story; the fish being Johnny Twennies, played by Gibson Frazier, a New

York reporter convinced he's living in tlie 1920s. ;•© ri3\'' No ^ reason is given for Johnny's delusional fantasy, but it probably has something to do with his turn of the cen-

'$3' ' '^'V tury mother, who drives around New York city in a Brydon Auto horse drawn carriage. SHOWGIRLS Johnny's friends and co-workers are simply toler- ant of his psychosis, and his girlfriend Samantha Where the purb) never endj! Repair &C0LLIS10N (Susan Egan) doesn't appear to be aware of it. She Insurance claims merely asks him if he's gay when he turns down her Auto safety offer for sex, to which he responds (not understand- Free estimates Licenced Technician ing of course), "Why I'm as gay as a day in May!" Female College Quality work Mechanical Repair That's the funny thing about this movie. Johnny is Body Work Students so entrenched in Insurance claims the 1920s, that he doesn't under- Eaiii Good Money Auto safety stand anything at all about the 1990s, and this device Free estimates

Licenced Tecfinician lends itself to many such comic moments. • at a clean, upscale Quality work The story-line is simple. Johnny faces the axe gentleman's club. from his 15% Discount to newspaper, the New York Sun-Telegram, unless he can come with a front-page No-Touch bar. safe Humber College Staff up story for the Samantha Winter and Johnny next day's edition. Meanwhile, his girlfriend dumps work environment. and Students Twennies star in Man of the Century. him when he refuses to spend the night, and he must win her back before his mother can force him into ing a 1920's movie, especially when Johnny's

j Open: Mon-Sat an arranged union. Frankly, it's a wonder that hijinx are coupled with composer Michael Call Michoal oi SIumI @ 9am-10pm Samantha can stand being around a guy who's idea Weiner's musical score, completely capturing the

Doja Vu Showgirls Sundays: 10am-6pm of swearing is shouting "oh banana oil". By tailing style of that period. Even the entrance of the vil- -116.213.0615 RoIYmvikt Call Ajit Parmar a couple of incompetent (but hilarious) thugs, lains is accompanied by the appropriate sinister Johnny uncovers some of the New York under- piano music. C()ll('<^(''Packa<;(' Please 40 Brytdon Drive, Etobicoke, Dm. M9W 4N2 ground. And he does it.all in classic 1920s style. There's a lot to be said for movies with clever Tel: 416.740.7662 While watching Man of the Century, it's some- plots and good acting. Man of the Century is funny, times easy to forget that you're not actually watch- charming, and thoroughly entertaining. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18. 1999 15 '

Boys Don't Ciy explores identity crisis

Vampire Sla_\er' and ' I'he Next Karate Kid". bif Dai/na Halm Viewers may recogni/e Swank from her role

Boys Don't Cry is the story of a young asCarly Rcsnoldson 'Beverls IlilK 40210'. woman Tcnna Brandon, (Hilary Swank) and Il seems as though even \v ith her liiiiiled lier sexual identity crisis. teen base roles, Swank developed a strong Tenna Brandon assumes the name understanding of character.

Brandon Teena, in order to live as a boy. As Boss Don't Cry is not the feel good

Brandon said in the tllm, "it sounds a lot movie of the year It leaves >ou over- more complicated than it is." whelmed and dealing with manv of lile's I'he film opens with Brandon running hardships.

away from her problems but falling into I he lllm's supporting cast i^ virtiuillv more obstacles. unknown but their inexperience in such

Brandon receives some back up in a bar large roles gives the lllm iVeshness. I ana i^ fight from John (Peter Sarsgaard) when she a small town girl who needs to get out. Part arrives in Fall City, Nebraska. Brandon of Brandon's charm to her is his need to quickly befriends John and his group of Peter Sarsgaard, Hilary Swank, and Brendan Sexton star in escape. Finally, she has found someone to friends (Tom played by Brendan Sexton, run away with her Boys Don't Cry. Candice, Lecy Goranson and Lana, Choie Sevigny did a great job of playing

Sevigny) but conceals the fact that she is Boys Don't Cry is based on the true story build up was slow and steady u ith an explo- Lana's subtle innocence mixed with a cer- actually a girl. The plot thickens when of Teena Brandon, this gave the film's writ- sion followed by a slow melt down. tain amount naivete and small town igno-

Brandon quickly falls in love with Lana. ers Andy Bienen and Kimberly Pierce a Swank is Oscar-bound for her role as rance. Tragedy ensues when Brandon's true identi- hand. Brandon. Swank has come a long way since Director Kimberl) Pierce exhibits the ty is revealed. The pace of the movie was fantastic. The playing in such Huff films as "Buffy the bleakness of small town middle Amei'ica.

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In/ John Maida I II sians; (j-Ride nieuns stolen vehicle. I losvever. tiie by icn |XH)|ilc liCiir ihc iiaiiK' (j-Ridc, Ihc tlrsl four-piece does not \\ ant to v iewed as criminals. Rather, Cathrine tliHisj ihal (.oinus 111 iiiiiid is ihc scmkiI ti.Tin, lhe\'d lilsc III he known as a uioiip of !JU_\s \\\\o like to Stand Waik] ilh ivkilioii U) ihc Icinalc L;-spui, kick hack Willi a culd heer and jiisi chill ic loi'DiKu haikl uol tlicii' name from a iiiiliiai\ Cj-Kide is Nick C'aielli (vocaK), Ryan Heppell (gui- is said time

tar). Cuius Heppell (bass) and Chris Itflies when Wetmore (drums), fhe Heppell brothers you're hav-

were originalls from New Brunsvv ick but ing fun. Toronto

moved lo Toronto about two \ears ago. band Tempus

t'arelli is from W'oodbridge and Wetmore Fugit's debut CD

resides in Richmond Hill. release was sup-

fogether o\ei i\so \ears, G-Ride have posed to do just

plaved small venues like JJ Q's, the Big that.

Bop, and Shark's. I heir new album, The party for

entitled W'u/ W'i/ Deez Homies, is cur- "...When You're

renll) being recorded at CBC studios in Having Fun" at

Toronto, and is scheduled for release Clinton's Tavern

near the end of this month. last Friday was a

G-Ride are influenced by many small-scale affair musical styles and icons, ranging from complete with Mlvis Presley to Johnny Cash, l^rimus, cake, bar snacks, K.1SS, Motley Crue and Black Sabbath. and live music. Tempus Fugit have just released Carelli summarized the band's style by Time seemed to their debut CD ...When You're

comparing them to other bands. drag, despite what their ; -;. ^* - Having Fun. "We're like a Cypress Hill meets name suggests.

White Zombie, \siih a pinch of Limp From 9 p.m., the audience lis- Daniel Veidlinger (keyboards)

Bizkit and a t\sisl of Korn." tened to three sessions of Tempus j-efonned in 1998 along with David

"G-Ride's st\ le and sound is a hybrid Fugit trivia. (What does Tempus Blatt (lead guitar), and Dario of rap, funk, hardcore, and metal. Fugit mean? Answer: Time Flies.) Biancato (bass) as Tempus Fugit.

Basically we use hardcore rapping with a Those who participated, received The result is a unique sound with funk metal background," said Carelli. plastic clocks and the band's new veiy haunting and emotional lyrics

Their lyrics characterize what the CD. One round of trivia would written primarily by Cappe.

band has experienced through their have sufficed as the entertainment 'Clover' is reminiscent of an '80s lives, and through society. value of the game quickly dimin- heavy metal ballad with poetic

"We're definitely not a melancholy ished. lyrics.

band. A lot of our songs are about real Tempus Fugit were ready to "We definitely want our sound to

life happenings in society. We sing take the stage, after they present- change and develop and certainly about sex, women, money, depression, ed an amusing not to be pigeon-holed into any one

the past, jealousy, and revenge. We rockumentary/home movie depict- thing. This is our first album and it

look at Toronto life and Toronto culture ing the bizarre and make-believe has a certain sound but 1 think that G-Ride is from top left: Curtis Heppell, Chris and suck the creativity that surrounds it." events that led to the evening's our next albuin will be significantly Wetmore, Nick CarelH, and Ryan Heppell said Curtis Heppell. festivities. different," said Veidlinger.

following many years and Tempus Fugit's performance When the band is on stage, numerous attempts to tlnd a suit- showcased their unique sound instrumentally and vocally they ^ Help raise money for ^^ able bassist and vocalist, G-Ride brought together by the different end up sounding much stronger "^ »^ ^ have found a solid foundation to styles of the five band members.* live than on CD. However, their y Camp Trillium . build on. "I started to define each individr live gig needs some work. They at the ^ "lis important for a band to ual musician as having certain haven't had much experience per- HRT Inaugural Silent Auction click, and from what I've seen the things like Dario is a pop bassist, forming, and it shows. four ot us definitely do click," said Daniel is a progressive rock key- Each member dressed in bizarte

Auction Items Include: Wetmore. boardist and bassist, Phil is a rock outfits linked to the character they * Leafs tickets Ryan Heppell believes a band is drummer and Dave is like an '80s played in the video that was * Autographed Tragically Hip planner not complete unless the entire group metal guitarist, and 1 write out of shown prior to the performance. *Gift Certificates for can co-exist with each other, away folk, on acoustic guitar," said It seemed like an atteinpt to make restaurants, ski & tiotel getaways from the music, like best friends do. vocalist and guitarist Darrin the show more interesting. The *AND MORE! "We're more than just a rock Cappe. wigs and masks proved more of a band. We jam, we hang out, we "When you put it all together distraction, to the audience and to "Win Prizes * Henna Tattoos * Name that Tune have fun, . and we party. The thing it's a real mix." the musicians themselves, as they *Neck & Back Massage ' Great Silent Auction deals that makes us different from other Tempus Fugit first started as a shed their costumes after the first ' Bring money & help support Camp Trillium * up and coming bands is, we do this high school band in 1985. After a two songs. - Thursday November 25, 1999 for fun. We get high off playing ten year hiatus where they went to With the promising material music and the fans going nuts for projects, lOam - 2pm school and pursued other they have to perform, it's just a our music. That's what G-Ride three 'of the original members matter of time Qt the Student Centre (beside the Pipe) before they is all about," said Heppell. Cappe, Phil Shoore (drums), and become a strong live band.

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November 1 8, 1999 LIFESTYLES 17 Falun Dafa followers find solace

superstitious and fallacious ideas to practitioners recently met with fed- by Andrea Austin deceive the public and sabotage eral Foreign Minister Bill Graham Truth, benevolence, and for- social stability." to "make sure people have the right bearance. These three Falun Dafa hasn't been given view" of the practice. The

basic principles of Talun legal recognition in China, where it Canadian government asked Dafa, an Eastern philosophy and boasts approximately two million Sawickal for an estimate of the practice recently banned in China, practitioners, 14,000 of whom peti- number of people practicing in have been embraced as a way of tioned the Chinese government in Toronto. life for many Torontonians despite June to ask for freedom to practice But because the practice has no a controversy brewing overseas. Falun Dafa. Another 10,000 gath- official member list, the estimate

About 20 to 30 people meet on ered at Zhongnanhai, the site of the was based oti the number of people various mornings to do meditative Chinese government last April to who meet to do the exercises at dif- breathing exercises, which resem- ask for legal status through peace- ferent Toronto sites. An estimated ble yoga sitting poses, at different ful protest. 3,000 people attended a conference sites, including one at Queen's Humber social sciences profes- held in May. Park, the University of Toronto, sor John Steckley said the contro- As to how Falun Dafa has

Christie Park, and Cedarvale Park versy in China over Falun Dafa is become so popular in the seven in the St. Clair and Eglinton area. likely the product of a power strug- years since it was first introduced,

gle between the Communist Party, Sawickal said it has given practi-

6 1 million members strong, and the tioners meaning and peace in their "We felt it was a very tight for personal freedom Falun lives at a time when societies are severe punishment Dafa practitioners have been trying increasingly more fast-paced. people were suffering to express. "It pla\s a steadying role, a clar-

"That's the nature of China. ity ing role, it provides a sense of a peaceful, calm- for There is religion there that goes a stability... F-verybody has a ditTer-

ing practice." thousand years deep. 1 he enl understanding of it and takes it ~ Teresa Sawickal, a Toronto Communist Party is relatively to whatever level they want. Falun Dafa practitioner young compared to the traditional F.verybod>''s doing what their heart

practices people have followed for wants. It gives (North Americans) a

hi September, Toronto practi- years. Falun Dafa has taken on an sense of meaning, there is not too tioners visited Parliament Hill in otTicial social power. When people much meaning in their lives," a meditative sitting position. Ottawa to demonstrate the practice feel they're losing power they do Sawickal said. A practitioner displays of Falun Dafa, which also includes stupid things," he said. crackdown which has seen the been tagged a cull Im the media standing meditation exercises, and The allegations against Falun "It's about looking media denounce traditional prac- because it has reached a high le\el to ask the public for support in Dafa and its practitioners have tices such as Feng-Shu i and foilune of popularity in seven years. ".Any deep spirituality. stopping the Chinese government some in North America calling it a for telling. religion while it still has relatively from arresting and detaining Falun cult. As the government of China Westerners are Michael Schulman, program co- few adherents or is not officialls practitioners in China. continues to arrest, detain, and ordinator of the Humanists established is called a cult." attracted to that. Teresa Sawickal has been a even sentence some practitioners to Association of Canada in Toronto, But the exposure Falun Dafa h.is Falun Dafa practitioner for two death, practitioners in Toronto are We're spiritual crit- which believes in a non-religious received in North America since years and was one of the first in continuing with efforts to represent philosophy of life and promotes the explosion of the controverss in ters." Toronto. their practice to the media and equality, human rights, and free- China has been beneficial to the "We had read so many articles Canadian government. - John Steckley, social dom, said the suppression of Falun Toronto Falun Dafa communil\, about people being tortured in While the practitioners in China sciences professor Dafa practitioners is wrong. Sawickal said.

China. They've been arrested and continue to struggle against "We (HAC) deplore the perse- "The immediate result was that sent to re-education camps," oppression, Sawickal, who works The popularity of Eastern phi- cution or descrimiiialion against evei">one was calling and wanted to

Sawickal said. "We felt it was a for the provincial government, said losophy has been increasing in people who peacefull_\ practice, knou what (Falun l^afa) was. what

very severe punishment people her belief in the practice has been North America for some 30 years, observe, or believe an\ thing." \\e're all about. It's been positive

were suffering for a peaceful, calm- strengthened since she was first and it doesn't surprise John Schulman agrees uith Sawickal exposure. People have a belter

ing practice. We try to live by all introduced to it two years ago. Steckley that Falun Dafa has taken and Steckley that Falun Dafa has understanding of it."

the good things in life. How can "I was at a Chinese herb store. ! on a following here.

you consider that threatening? If was quite ill. 1 saw pamphlets on "It's about looking for deep ;"! people want to live their lives with Falun Dafa and when 1 read the spirituality. Westerners are attract- Some facts about Falun Dafa:

value, and meaning, that's their material, it made sense to me. 1 ed to that. We're spiritual critters,"

choice. That's why we went to thought, "okay, this makes sense to Steckley said. "People in North •Pi^ctitioners strive to become better people, living tlicir lives by the

Ottawa." me." It answered all my questions America have had yin yangs tat- principles of love, truth, and tolerance.

Founded in 1992 by Li about life... It sort of took me to a tooed on their arms for more than

Hongzhi, Falun Dafa is a qigong higher level," Sawickal said. "I go 30 jears." •These principles, Zhen (truth) Shan (benevolence) and Ren (forbear-

(or chigong, energy of the mind out in the park in the morning and 1 Amnesty International (Al) ance), are the main principles of Falun Dafa; Zhen is stressed by and body) practice with similarities feel exhilarated... There's an inner reported thousands of practitioners, Taoism. to Taoism and Buddhism, which peace despite the fact that there's mainly elderly wornen. have been

have been part of Chinese culture so much going on around me." detained in cities across China, •Buddhism has its roots in India when, moie than 2,000 > cars ago, for centuries. She said people who lead stress- some released after being forced to Buddha Sakyamuni developed a cultivation practice. The People's Republic of China ful lives, particularly lawyers, rep- attend 'education' sessions, some

issued a warrant for Hongzhi's resent a strong portion of the beaten with electric batons by the •Practitioners meditate attd try to purify themselves spiritually to arrest last summer for "conducting Toronto Falun Dafa community. police. AI said this is the result of reach a higher level of understanding, (of themselves, of the universe) illegal activities and spreading Sawickal and other Falun Dafa a nationwide 'anti-superstition'

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November 1 8, 1999 18 Your smooth moves speak volumes

Inj Lara Rizzo play if you are trying to read what "Students unprepared for an Body language is a mysteri- the person is trying to reveal. Not interview tend to fidget because of ous way that people uncon- only is body language used when nervousness," said Fast. "The more seiousls communicate what trying to attract a person's atten- prepared you are the less nervous

is really on their minds. This tion, but body language can be you will be. A suggestion would be unspoken body language reveals used during an interview as well. to go to a couple of interviews

many ofourmost intimate feelings, Everybody uses body language whether you want the job or not, whether we intend to confide them during a job interview, but very or not, few are prepared to be a winner in "Standing up during "It is impossible for human the body language game. beings not to communicate their The mogt obvious example of an interview signals, innermost thoughts," said Dr. body language during an interview to the employer, the Michael Blancha a psychologist at is the smile connection. When you end of the interview." Peel Memorial Hospital, "in many smile it brings about a smile from - Karen Fast, career centre cases body language, eye contact, the interviewer. Do your best to co-ordinator and se.xual gestures are more effec- stay connected with your inter- tive than verbal communication." viewer both verbally and nonver-

"We initiate eye contact every- bally. just to get the experience of what

day, in places as disparate as the Karen Fast, co-ordinator at an interview is all about." subway, ofHce. and the supermar- Humber College career centre, said The career centre schedules

ket. Making eye contact is a sery that body language is the obvious mock interviews and offers realis- simple, universal way to show response to things during an inter- tic feedback to students who are someone that you are interested in view, "The handshake, the smile, preparing for a job. them, which in turn makes it easier eye contact, your arm movements "Do not show lack of enthusi- Leaning in towards a person while speaking to them for him or her to respond," said and the way you hold your hands, asm, don't feel intimidated, nerv-

Blancha. shows interest, leaning away shows disinterest. can be a form of feedback to the ous and set yourself at ease. The

Because people may find it hard training and experience. said Blancha. "You can get the employer. Standing up during an best way to prepare yourself is by

to talk, body language can help A person's body language same information by listening to standing in front of the mirror to them communicate, and better speaks volumes. By observing the qualities of a person's tone of gain openness and enthusiasm,"

understand what they are saying. somebody's posture, eye move- voice and if you add a little bit of "Making eye contact said Fast.

Body language is a big subject ments, breathing and skin colour, ESP, it just gets much easier," said is a very simple, uni- In order to decode the secrets of

and to master the reading of it to you gain information about what he Blancha. someone's body language, you first versal way to show perfection requires a good deal of or she is doing in his or her mind. Body language is a hard garne to have to send out a signal saying someone that you are you're interested in getting to know that someone better. interested in them." "Smiling sends the message that - Dr. Michael Blancha, you find someone attractive and psychologist Recession Thursdays would like to initiate further con- versation," said Blancha. "Because

interview signals, to the employer, many people find it hard to con- *v The,6iggest all-request the end of the interview." verse verbally, body language can • t /iitgK& party In the city During an interview, you must help them communicate. As you j||h Mixmastcr Marcus keep in mind that as you talk with learn to interpret the various "X.*-^^ J i an interviewer, be aware of their nuances of body language, you can

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Contraceptive Pill (ECP). ten for this in England, in Holland, in Germany, it's used all

Dr. Albert Yuzpe, now the co-director offte Genesis Fertility over the world," he said.

Centre in Vancouver, developed the drug 24 years ago. Dr. Yuzpe said Preven is 98 per cent effective and that this The Preven kit contains four blue pills, a pregnancy drug could cut down on more than 50,000 abortions a year. test, and an instruction booklet. If a woman has experi- He also said 75 per cent of accidental pregnancies could have enced a failure in her normal contraception use, and sus- been avoided all together if women had access to an ECP. pects she may be pregnant, Preven can help prevent a "About 180,000 Canadian women experience an unin- possible pregnancy. tended pregnancy every year and this puts a lot of pressure Since the 1970s, birth control pills have been given out on them and society. We need to help these women and as a type of "morning a^e^ piU- Basically, the woman emergency measures like Preven are invaluable," said Dr would take four birth controT pitis that would accomplish Andre Lalonde, executive vice president of the society of the same task as Preven, but for much less money Gynaecologists and Obstetricians. Humber's Health Centre sells four Ovral pills for $10. In Dr. Yuzpe said this ECP could be taken by anyone regard- this fee they also include Gravol, as the effects of nausea less of her medical history. are sometimes severe. Penny Ecclestone, a Registered "...What you're doing is you're using a medication which Nurse at the Health Centre said that the differences has no demonstrable, negative effect, and preventing preg- between Preven and the birth control pills are virtually nancy for someone who shouldn't be pregnant." non-existent. Dr. Yuzpe acknowledges the sensitivity of the topic of

"...They're giving you a pregnancy test in here (Preven) ECPs and believes that those who are opposed to the drug and they're charging you a heck of a lot more,'' said Dr. Albert Yuzpe shows Preven's contents are simply misinfomied on Preven"s role in preventing preg- Ecclestone. nancy. Just recently, Walmart in the United Slates refused to As Dr. Yuzpe explains, once the egg has been released traceptives, and can produce mild to moderate nausea stock Preven, and although Dr. Yuzpe is unsure as to whether during ovulation, and it has been met by sperm, the fer- and/or vomiting. Canadian division of Walmart will stock the product, his tilized egg then takes another week or so, to travel up the "We welcome Preven, as unintended pregnancies are a concern is that women have access to it. fall,opian tube and implant itself in the uterus, it is serious problefti," said Bonnie Johnson, the executive direc- Jui:geneit said the general reaction to the ECP has been because of this time lapse, that Preven can be effective. tor of Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada. good, but he does suspect a few bumps along the road to dis-

Within 72 hours, the woman is to take the provided "In Canada there is an unintended pregnancy about every tribution. pregnancy test. Preven is not effective if the female three minutes and an abortion about every five minutes." "I had one pharmacist who told our rep he's not going to finds she is pregnant, however if the test is negative, Preven is available by prescription only; the cost to fill stock the product and there probably will be more than one then she must take two of the pills immediately, and 12 it is a little steep. Preven costs about $30, but Gert pharmacy. I suppose that's the right of that phannacy. So I hours later she takes the last two. Jurgeneit, the general manager ,of Roberts just hope that he follows the Code of Ethics as to make the rec-

"What makes Preven a landmark drug is that i{ will Pharmaceutical Canada Inc. (the company that owns ommendation where the product is available," Jurgeneit said. empower Canadian women to prevent rather than abort an Preven's distribution rights in Canada) said the company Despite the negative reaction to Preven, Dr. Yuzpe main- unintended pregnancy," said Dr. Yiizpe, is looking into supplying health centres at universities tains this product is intended to promote the well being and

This EC? is not to be confused with the controversial abor^ and colleges with the same product, but at a reduced cost. independence of Canadian women. tipn pill. He said that it actually aborts a fetus from the uterus, Dr. Yuzpe recommends getting a prescription from your "The development of Preven is a win-win situation. It's where as Preven only stops tlie implantation of an egg. doctor as a safety precaution and filling it if and when the the result of Canadian research that will help thousands of The side effects are fairly similar to other oral Con- need should arise. Canadian women." Battling the stench of bad breath

hy Tanya Verrelli good hygiene, no amount of it ever seems to gases appropriately called volatile sulfur According to Pace, parsley tea. chloro- The lights are dim, the fire is lit, and he slow- be enough to destroy morning breath. compounds. phyll, sage, fennel, chamomile and pepper- ly leans in, his lips parted ever so slightly, "You haven't brushed your teeth for The way to kill the volatile pests is by mint tea are all good to beat bad breath.

but what is that?... .Holy halitosis! seven or eight hours, so while you (are) using a mouth rinse containing clorine diox- Pace advises using acidophilus, found

Bad breath, or halitosis, is definitely one sleeping, bacteria in your mouth (are) giving ide. Smith said using a rinse with alcohol is in capsule and powder form at the store, of the biggest turn offs. Fortunately, there off the odor," said Michelberger bad and will only dry out the mouth. which breaks down the food in the diges- are ways to combat the odor Melody Smith, certified dental assistant Lisa Pace, who works at Crossroads tive track.

Orthodontic specialist, David at College Manor Family Dental Centre in Health and Nutrition store in Newmarket, "(Acidophilus) really does make a differ-

Michelber^er, advises good old fashioned Newmarket, said the bacteria in the mouth said bad breath can be caused by several ence to your overall general health and brushing three to four times a day. thrive on lack of oxygen. things from constipation to diet. immune system as well."

"By brushing properly, not only are you "It's worse if you don't brush your teeth "Sometimes people are eating a diet Just like dental specialists. Pace also said minimizing cavities and gum disease and before you go to bed at night and when you that's really rich in garlic and they're not brushing is cmcial for fresh breath, but not with bone disease, but you're also removing the wake up in the morning because the saliva eating any greens to combat the problem." just any toothpaste. She recommends peelu. bacteria that can lead to bad breath." flow is different." Pace also recommends cleansing the body "It's an African toothpaste that helps

Unfortunately, brushing alone is not During sleep, Smith said there is a lower by taking a herbal laxative for three to seven remove plaque better than almost anything enough. Michelberger also recommends saliva fiow and it is the saliva that washes days. She said undigested food causes bad else on the planet." tongue scrapers. away the smelly toxins. breath. Fortunately, there's also peelu gum that

"By brushing the tongue, you remove the Smith also advises using a tongue "Also increase fiber to clean out the bow- will get rid of the stench and is easy to carr> bacteria in the back of your mouth." scraper, or else a build up of tongue plaque els so the whole body gets cleansed right on dates. So next time you're read> to get

While brushing regularly is crucial to can occur This plaque produces smelly down to the cell level." down and dirty, keep these options in mind. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. November 18, 1999 20 You are what you eat

by Mclimic Irvine Kelloggs, Gerber and Unilever Cuiiada's grocery stores are were all taking part in labelling full of Genelically talks this \ear, some of their Ijigiiieered (CjR) foods, but l-uropean branches already agree- until the Canadian lood Inspection ing to label their products or phase Agencs and Health Canada decide out G[; foods altogether.

on labelling guidelines, consumers Wilson said Loblaws is pushing won't know what they're eating. for some sort of education on GE Jennifer Story, Health foods.

Campaigner wilR The Council of 'It's important so that every-

Canadians, is urging the public to body is aware of potential risks, give an ultiniattim to their commu- truths and untruths."

nity grocery stores: Put proper But Story said it's all about gro- labeling on GV foods, or take them cery stores not wanting to lose the off the sheK^'s, business, and the money from their

"Ue want to see (il: foods taken customers. off the shell, out of our foods and "The real issue is people are out of our llelds," Story said. •'Ihis concerned about their health and is very new and developing tech- don't want to buy them," Story nology, and we shouldn't be expos- said. "They don't want the prod- ing our society to a giant experi- ucts labelled so people will still ment." buy them. ..There is nothing stop- Marco Rocchetti, 19, a part- ping Loblaws from putting labels time rilni and Television student on tlieir products tomorrow."

said labelling is very important, According to a news release

especially when it conies to some- from the Council of Canadians one's health. called Canadian Perspectives, GE "'They should all be labelled so foods are in 60-75 per cent of

the customer knows what the) 're prepackaged foods in Canada. buying and putting into their Both natural and GE crops are The main types of genetically engineered crops: canol a, soya, corn, and potatoes. body," he said. mixed together and shipped to each

Geoff Wilson, a Loblaws manufacturer that makes products Raquel Feuntes, 19, a first-year MacDonald said all new species "This is affecting the income for spokesman, said they haven't with those ingredients. Design Foundations student said, found are tested extensively for Canadian farmers. Studies show "1 noticed "a huge outcry" from the The four main types of GE think they're doing it to make such things as, "bio-diversity, out- that the Bt toxins in some crops public over the lack oflabelling on crops are canola, soya, com and money and they're not thinking crossing to wild natural species, remain in foods after being

the products they carry. potatoes. GE wheat is also another about people's health at all." effects on different insect species removed from the field, but there

"We're monitoring the situation common staple crop but is not yet Phil MacDonald a Bio-technical and for the potential to become a have been no published reviews." closely to make sure our con- grown here in Canada. The five Officer at the Canadian Food weed itself." Story said the government sumers needs are met and we have main companies responsible for inspection Agency said, "people But Story said government test- along with the GE industry giants taken steps find to out what con- GE foods are Monsanto, Dow, have been altering things for cen- ing isn't what it seems and new are working together to come up sumers are asking." he said. "There DuPont and Swiss-based Novartis turies, we breed dogs and cattle, species of plants are tested like with voluntary labelling regula-

have been more activists and self and Aventis. all of which are the make artificial ecosystems to live normal natural plants. tions, but it will take 1 8 months for interest groups making the press." vvoiid's leading chemical compa- in, we've always played." "We're not saying they should the whole process. Such companies as Nestle, nies. MacDonald said out of the three be stopped, we think they should "Companies have always been ways to engineer food the most do the right testing, long-term test- able to label their products: should-

used is a gene to gene method ing. We're waiting to be shown that n't they be talking about mandato- AAississauga's Only Indoor Roller Rink involving "novel traits". This is these products are beneficial, and ry labelling instead of voluntary where useful genes are taken from the public needs to be involved," labeling?" she said. offering... one plant species and put into she said. another to make a species that can, Daynard said the testing that Web sites with for example, in Great Q) Roller Skate Lessons Q) Snack Bar grow specific Health Canada does on GE foods is weather conditions, resist Birthday (2) Inline Lessons (2) Lockers or can the same as what they do on phar- more info,

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I Ask about Scooter's Artistic Skating Club have harsh conditions and large corn. If you get worms you don't www.agcare.org populations to feed. get customers," he said. Scooter's Roller Palace Terry Daynard, farmer and But Story said pests aren't the executive vice-president of the only reason that farmers are losing "Where Everyday Is A Party On Wheels Ontario Corn Producers money. She said places such as www.canadians.org 2105 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga, Ontario Association said, "You're in con- Brazil, Japan, Europe, and the UK (just west of Souttidown Rd) (GE Foods page stant battle to be better, we have to are all closing their doors to & Call for times & inforfnation^-- — ^X I'oJ I be able to produce for a growing Canadian food exports because of other links) ^905) 823-400L___-jgr^,^g ^y^, g^, your Wheels In Motion! population at a lower price." their GE contents. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

November 1 8, 1999 SPORTS 21 Women can't shake Demons at Nats

hy John Maida I'ommies defender and sneaking a number's most impressive game i)f the shot inside the left post. Cataldo tournament, came against Canada's lop team, Although the Huinber women's soccer was awarded player-of-the-game the College of Cariboo Sun Demons, on Nov team didn't leave Oshawa wearing medals

lH)nours and was also selected to 1 1, liven though Humber lost the match 2-1. around their necks, there is reason to believe ilic CCAA all-star team. thev showed ihev are capable ol' conipeiini; the squad is detlnitely poised to achieve Mid-tleldcr Claudia Marmo vwlh the best teams in the couniiA. nuilchinu future success. letl the game willi what looked ihcni in almost evciv aspect ot ihe u-inie The Hawks placed fourth at last week- like a serious ankle iiijuiA, but \sas Ikniihei" sUinncd ihe Sun Demons, when end's 1999 CCA A Nationals, at Durham onl> a mild spiam, Mid-tleklci- striker Joanna Vitalc scored in ihe 22nd College, featuring top college teams from Caria Butera also left the game niimae, giving Humber the surprising earlv British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, the with a bruise on her left leg but lead. 1 heii' lead was short lived Atlantic provinces, and Ontario. both players were in the line-up In the 25ih minute the Sun Demons tied In the bronze medal game Nov. 13, the for the follow ing game. the game and live minutes later ihe Sun Hawks bowed out to the Trois Rivieres Demons scored a magnificent goal off a College Diablos 3-1. It was an entertaining header, to take the lead, llav^ks sv^eeper match, considering the obvious fatigue both Anna I'ripodo earned plaver of the game teams played with. Humber was playing honours with a fine defensive performance. their third game in three days, while the The Lady Hawks battled stiff Midfic/lder Nicole Hunter thoughi plaving Diablos were playing their third in four competition to finish fourth at the the Sim Demons in the first game was a bit ol' The Diablos staked an early 2-0 lead scor- Nationals in Oshawa last week. a letdow, n, ing goals in the 17th and 39th minutes. The a medal, but I'm happy with the way the "This game \sas plaved like a champi- Hawks answered with a goal in the 68th team played all season. I don't consider a onship game." Hunter said, "Because we minute when forward Kim Perras struck fourth place finish a letdown at all," Butera plaved so hard in that first game, we w.cre home a cross from mid-fielder Adriana explained. sore and fatigued b\ ihe lime the bron/e Cataldo. Just as the Hawks seemed to gain Midfielder Annabella Lopes echoed medal game came around. We needed ai momentum, the Diablos sucked the wind out Butera. least one da> ol'f between games lusi ui the Hawks' sails with a heartbreaking goal in "The biggest thing for us was actually regain some stamina." the 80th minute, to seal the victory and cap- making it to the Nationals, and we did that. fhe Humber coaching staff was pleased ture the bronze medal. It's the first time the women's team has ever w ith the team's performance during the tour- Hawks" coach Mauro Ongaro said the made it this far in the four year program, and nament and the entire season Diablos played an excellent game and, to we had a strong fourth place finish," Lopes "The girls gave it their liH. and that's all their credit, capitalized on their breaks and said. that matters. The game against Cariboo \\as deserved the win. The Hawks advanced to the bronze medal definitel} our besi game of llie loiirn.imcni," Hawk Defender Rosie Butera earned the game with a 1-0 victory, over New Ongaro said. "Ihe compeiition was sirong player-of-the-game award, but clearly want- Brunswick's St. Thomas University and the games v\ere diftlciill. but al least now ed the bronze medal. 12. Tommies on Nov. Cataldo scored the the girls know what il takes to compete ai the "it nice would have been to go home with lone goal of the game by deking the National level. Hawks get scalped, dethrone Lords

hy jium Pablo de Dovitiis gressed. Forwards Brenda Chambers (game- prove disastrous for the team's title hopes. high 13 points) and Lindsay Higgs (10 All good things must eventually come to The Hawks ha\e l\u> other blowout wins points) fouled out early. Humber turned the an end, but that does not make it an\ less dis- this season but their defence \\as at its best in ball over 21 times and shot only 6 for 14 appointing when they finally do. the first 12 minutes ol' this game. It look from the line. The girls basketball team lost its first Durham more than seven minutes to score its

league game in three years against Mohawk "We were always two or three up, but then first point (a free-throw ), and more than I I to

65-56. And although the team bounced back Lindsay (lliggs) and Brenda (Chambers) get its first field-goal. by crushing Durham by 27 at home, it is fouled out," Henderson said. "And Tara At one point forward Beth Latendresse obvious this Huinber squad is not as domi- (Reddick) also had four. We can not alTord to "swatted" a shot b\ a durham's point guard nant as teams of the last two seasons. have our two starting post players foul out of against the backboard, bringing a roar of Mountaineers 65, Hawks 56 the game." approval from the crowd. The Hawk players took the loss hard, but By halftime. the score was 44-18. Hawks 78, Lady Lords 51 understood what caused it. In the second half the team's defensive Ironically, the team's poor play against "We didn't play defense, and we got out- intensity went down, but Dmhani couldn't

Mohawk could in fact be a source of confi- hassled," Chambers said. "Jim (Henderson) close the gap. In the end. Humber look its dence going into ne.xt week's game against told us what they were going to do before the third win of the season. 78-51. league heavyweight Fanshawe, because game, and at halftime he was telling us see, Chambers (2U points) was the plaxer oi'

Humber essentially beat themselves. that's exactly what they did'." the game, but she received a lot of otTensive

"We didn't get beat, we lost that game," The fact that they knew they could have help from Latendresse mk\ I'ara Lee Reddick said coach Jim Henderson. won the game was probably a motivating (15 points). But it was the learn, with their "It wasn't pretty but it was a Humber lead for most of the game, and factor when they faced Durham two days full-court press, who earned this win win," Coach Mike Kalz said. were up 32-30 at halftime. The second half later "I'm reallv happv with the vsav we Jason Francis puts one away on started with more of the same, with flumber The excitement of playing Durham at bounced back after oiu loss. " Henderson a fast-break. He was once again sticking to its start'ers, who scored all but home before the Humber fans made this said. "Our press was at its best. I also thought four of the team's points. game even more important, since another Tara (Reddick) plaved exceptionalK well the stand-out player with 23 But problems mounted as the game pro- loss, going into the Fanshawe game, could running our otTence." points.

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end in a pri)fit.

"Although they say in advance T.O. Waterfront there will be a surplus and it will all be paid for by the private sector It never seems to end up that way.

I here's a fair amount of smoke and will take gold mirrors," Gordon said. Toronto's neglected portland

region still has businesses that call the area home. These businesses in race for the could face expropriation if foronto hosts the Olympics. Shakir Omar, general manager of the Irish Rover Pub said he dis- 2008 Olympics covered the bid's plan in the news- paper when he saw a rendering of

an Olympic pool where his pub is located. athletes will stay. media village. The channel itself the athletes' village because it h\j ¥rank Monaco "I'm not against the Olympics, The master plan estiinates that rental would become a lane for rowing would be converted to hous- - Everyone ;it some poiiii in but the fact is no one's told me an\ the games would create 77,000 and canoeing. ing after the games. The games are llieir life has wondered wlial thing," he said. jobs, net SI.3 billion in taxes to all The OKmpic Ring Central, expected to cost $2 billion to stage lhe> would do wiili an overv\ helm- The I'oronto Economic three levels of government and south of downtown, would feature and produce $3 billion in revenues. ing (and imaginary) amount of Development Corporation result in S6 billion in economic boxing and baseball at the Eike any large plan that involves a money. Imagining the plans to bet- (TEDCO) has attempted to rede- activity. SkyDome, basketball and volley- lot of imaginary money, there is ter your life and the lives of the velop the area. With the uncertain- The main venues would be con- ball at the Air Canada Centre, fenc- support and opposition. people around \ou with this phan- ty of the bid, TEDCO is unable to centrated in three spots along the ing and Tae kwon-do at the Metro Some say the games will raise tom mone> would ceriainl> be the guarantee long-term contracts. In Toronto Convention Centre. the nation's consciousness of our topic of conversation. These mus- the meantime, the federal organiza- At the OI\mpic Rings West, at amateur spoil. If Canada happened ings have extended to otHcials of tion for shipping in the city is cur- "The Olympics has Exhibition Place and Ontario place, to win the games, the spin-otTs in the Toronto Olympic bid and rently studying the economic there'd be a cscling velodrome, terms of funding, competition, and because of il, their S2 billion plans t/ie power to trans- impact on the city of shutting down likely a new national tennis centre, training facilities would be have been the subject of discus- the port"while the Olympics are in form and renew the and venues for gymnastics, hand- immeasurable. sion. Toronto. ball, rhythmic gymnastics, Humber's Athletic director, David Crombie, former ma>ar commitment that peo- "I've worked hard to establish a wrestling, badminton, table tennis, of Toronto, and now chair of the ple make to the regular clientele in the area and to future trampoline, volleyball and Toronto bid, unveiled the master ''There's a fair lose the pub would not only hurt of our young people triathlon. plan to host the 2008 Olympic and me but also hurt them," Omar said. These three sections would be amount of smoke games last v\eek. Although the and our cotnmimity" He wants to be relocated in the joined by an upgraded transporta- project is grossly expensive, he mirrors with their same area if the Olympics do tion system, which would see rapid promised it would bring big bene- -David Crombie, Chair of proposal" come. transit extended out to Pearson fits to the city. Toronto's Olympic bid There are fears that the International Airport. "More than any other single -Robert Gordon, president, Olympics alone will not pay for all The Waterfront idea was some- event, the Olympics has the pow er Number College the developments outlined in the waterfront, called Olympic Rings, thing that Toronto Ma>or Mel to transform and renew the com- plan and taxpayers will be called fhe cit\'s eastern port lands, now a Eastman proposed before the bid's Doug I'ox feels that the Olympics mitment that people make to the on to pay a share. The summer mix of industries, forsaken facto- announcement with support from would help Ontario athletes. future of our young people and our Olympics of l')76 in Montreal in ries, empty land and contaminated Ontario Premier Mike Harris, and "Our facilities (in Ontario) are community," Crombie said. spite of this familiar enthusiasm; sites, is to be renewed as the site of Prime Minister Jean Chretien. sub-standard. Every other province The bid will make major lost more than $1 billion and the main Olympic stadium, and the The athlete and media villages in Canada has hosted a game from improvements to the dilapidated Quebec taxpayers are still paying athletes' village will come at a S500-S800 million the Pan-Am games to the Canada \\aterfront. olTthat debt. The Olympic Rings East, along expense. The sports venues will Games. Because of that they have The bid outlined tlve main ideas The 1992 Olympics revitalized the current shipping channel, cost an estimated $687 million and facilities that make them way to the proposal are en\ ironmental Barcelona and next >ear's would contain the athletes' village tack on S2.2 billion for infrastruc- ahead of Ontario," Fox said. enhancement. ne\\ housing, eco- Olympics in Sydney were largely that would become 6,000 to 8,000 ture. The Waterfront redevelop- number President Robert nomic prosperit), improved infra- won on the merits of an environ- units of aflbrdable housing. In ment could be as high as $8 billion Gordon agreed that bringing more structure, and greater accessibility. inental plan a model for Toronto's addition, this ring would hold the alone. At the moment, no one has sports facilities to Ontario is good Another core idea for the bid is to bid and all future ones. main stadium, an Cultural Olympic guaranteed a penn>. but questioned it as a priority for have the events within one-hour Beijing is said to be the front- plaza, an aquatic centre, and the The bid commilee is confident the cit> and province. travelling distance froin one anoth- runner and the final decision on all international broadcast centre and the private sector will take care of He added the> generally don't er and have a village where all the bids in will come in July 2001. Humber viewpoint

Lisa Yanaky, 19 Amanda Firth, 21 Derryck Birch, 21 first year la'w clerk first year paramedic Second year business management

"I think it's bad "I think it's great. It "I'm worried about corruption and

because of the prob- will bring a lot of Toronto's image. I think we should lems in Atlanta and money to Toronto worry about our problems first and

the lack of security. I and show athletic about the Olympics and interna- don't think we have support to the whole tional politics second. the money." world."

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November I 8, 1999 .

23

Hawks tame Cougars, fly into Shield

hy Scott Van Slyke The Hawks began to dominate the game Cambrian scored a pov\er-pla\ goal to make in the second, outscoring the Cougars 4-1. it 6-0 before Rich MacKen/ie was able to gel Before tlie Hawks' two-game northern Rich Wand had two goals for his third Humber on the board. road trip the team was so hot even the bus Cambrian another to end the sec- was smoking. multi-point game of the season while scored defenceman Ryan Duke and right-winger ond period up 7-1 The Hawks had no sooner left Westwood Eric Hobor scored the others. The Cougars did not quit and played arena, when their bus started billowing But The Hawks scored a short-handed goal in the third to Cambrian evenly through the final frame smoke from the engine, forcing an emer- the score 6-4 but that was all Hawks Warburion. wlio gency stop on Highway 427. make Marcus Ludlow and Luc goalie Brent DeNure would allow as he won also an assist, scored for Humber lo 'I'm just glad (the breakdown) happened had his first game of the season. make the final 8-3. Cambrian \singer Wayne here in the city and not in the middle of Iheirault finished the uitii two goals nowhere," Coach Joe Washkurak said. After "We put together 60 minutes of hockey," game and assists. a short wait for a non-smoking bus the team Denure said. "It was a close game but we two Bonhomme was transferred their equipment and luggage and were there for each other." Cambrian Coach Doug Defenceman Ryan Duke, who was pleased to beat Humber. resumed their trip. number's best player, felt the Hawks "We knew Humber \vould have bus legs Hawks 6, Cougars 4 deserved the win. after coming down from the Sault. so we just Shield 8, Hawks 3 "They're (Sault) a good team. They came told our guys to throw e\er\ thing they had at out tlying so we had to take the body to slow A brief melee erupted between Something had to give as the Hawks them. ..Beating the top team (Humber) \\as them down. Our forwards really picked it up arrived Friday in Sault Ste. Marie to take on Humber and Sault College dur- nice," Bonhomme said. in the second period," Duke said. the Sault College Cougars. Both teams ing third period play Friday. Humber coach Joe Washkurak was disap- The Hawks travelled to Sudbury on entered the game as theOCAA's only unde- the game went on," McFadyen said. The pointed svith his team's effort. Saturday to challenge defending OCAA feated teams. Humber looked shaky in the Hawks were not the same team against "We had a big win against a team that champion Cambrian College, who were first period and they frequently turned the Cambrian as they had been against the Sault. hadn't lost and thought we \sould come in looking for their first win of the season. puck over and misfired on passes. Cambrian, who were looking to avenge here and put the blades on and win. B\ the without Humber rallied from a 1-0 deficit with The Hawks started the game their loss to Humber in the final game of time we woke up the game Nsa^ o\cr." Chris suffered a bad goals by Chris McFadyen and Jamie sniper McFadyen who Maybury Cup in October, came out on fire. Waslikurak !>aid. llie Ha\\kN iicxl game is Charlton. The Cougars added a late goal to wrist sprain in the game against the Sault. Cambrian absolutely blitzed the Hawk net this Saturda\ at \^es^\^uul.l .nciia .igainst the 2-2. ni end the fast paced period "I felt my wrist buckle and it got worse as and were up 5-0 after the first period. SS FleminL' s.nights at 7;30 p Humber V-Ball is the 'bomb'

by Steve Chester moments of the game and eventu- harsh words, for the referee. ally tied the score at 25. The Wilkins v\as surprised at what MONDAYS number's bomb threat can- Hawks stayed in it, and pulled unfolded. celled their practice but could not CIS WINGS ahead by two points. "That is not allowed at all. Not stop the Humber Hawk's men's Free pool In the last minute, the Niagara at all," he said, "That should be an volleyball team from defeating coach came on to the courtand had explusion from the game." Niagara last Wednesday night. TUESDAYS "We are the bomb threat," Hawk player Jon Chapman said. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Niagara had six separate angry Free pool confrontations with referees during WED/THURS the game. They showed serious problems with their temper, and CAMPUS KEG PARTY Spring Break & New Years Trips Trips! Breakaway Tours, Canada s went home losing in four games loonie specials outgoing students and organ- against the Hawks. #1 Student Tour Operator, is looking for set a victory izations on campus to help promote Acapuico, Daytona, Quebec City, "The unfortunate part is the ref- Humber up FRIDAY Montreal and morel Earn Free trips and cash! Call 416.974.9774 erees did a good job with the calls over the Niagara Knights. www.breakawaytours.com DESTROYER on the game," said Hawks' head one point difference. A tribute to KISS coach Wayne Wilkins. Niagara players contested Hawks defeat Knights whether the ball was in or out with Please print your ad in the space provided. To calculate ttie cost of SATURDAY ad: $8.00 per week, 20 word minimum. 15 cents each addi- 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 27-25 one of number's student line men. your tional word. Payment must be made in person or by cheque. If pay- However, Niagara pulled through "We had our patience," ing in person, please go to room L231 in the Humber College School SANDMAN in the end to win the game 25-22. of Media Studies. Please make cheques payable to Humber College, tribute Chapman added. "Niagara, they A to METALLICA (attach sheet for more space) got upset. They lost their cool. Niagara took an early lead in That's what cost them the game. game three. Humber battled back SUNDAY to tie the score, and eventually won We kept cool under pressure, and it FERNANDEZ the 25-21. got the best of them." game (Hvpnotic Artist) The refs weren't a factor in Game four was the loudest the November 27th number's first game. They took a Hawk's crowd has been this sea- 25- son. The score stayed closeuntil the big lead early, and kept it for a DAVID WILCOX Hawks broke a 12-12 tie. They 19 win. Tickets @ the Bar tied for most of opened up the widest lead of the The score was Classifieds 416 675 5(X)7 tiRexdale and Hwy27 4 16.747.0829 Fnday prior to publtcation game with a 16-12 score. Classdldds are due the second game. From points 1 3 to Snidenis Onlv'

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SAC North and Cans

NOVEMBER 18 - CAPS PUB NIGHT NOVEMBER 25 - CAPS PUB NIGHT "Disco, Retro and Old School" "Suite Case Pub" $1.00 cover after io:oopm Win a trip for 2 to Montreal or New York City for New Years Eve, sponsored by SAC and Temple and Temple NOVEMBER 24 - SAC MOVIE NIGHT NIGHT Tours (The Official Tour Company at H umber College) Star Wars, Episode I "Phantom Menace' FREE in the Lecture Theatre at 7:00pm DECEMBER 9 - LAST CAPS PUB NIGHT OF 1999 Crash Draw bring a can of food and get FREE pop and popcorn Grand Prize, trip for 2 to New Orleans for March Break

fe^ Spot Light Event: ^ Join us in celebrating our diversity at ^ , Humber. Sample food, music, dance and fashion

.A North Campus ' .>- ^0\l^ Week - November 29 - December 2 Student Centre, ii:ooam - 1:30pm each day WANTED students Lakeshore Campus to perform during Cultures Week. Cultures Day - December 1 please see SAC office Lower Cafe, 11:00am - 1:30pm L- orcallext. 4411

SAO lalceshore

NOVEMBER 23 - FUND RAISING BAZAAR DECEMBER 2 - "TAKE ME TO CLASS" Draw "Access for Success" Grand Prize - $1000, Second Prize - Trip to New 3:00pm in the Lower Cafe Orleans, SAC Swag and much more! Buy your tickets NOW in SAC office or from your SAC reps.

DECEMBER 2 - KARAOKE DECEMBER 8 - POLICE FOUNDATION 11 :00am in the Lower Cafe Recruitment Day 9:00am - 2:00pm in the Small Cafe Talk to officers from different divisions oflaw enforcement

HlniOUOS (all e\'ents are held in the Gym)

NOVEMBER 25 - Christine NOVEMBER 24 - HotShot Challenge Rudics "Volleyball Retirement Night" "3 point shoot out" at 2:00pm

NOVEMBER 24 - Riiz Night DECEMBER 3 & 4 - Basketbaix Classic "Table Top Hockey Tournament" "Highschool tournament"

' For more info, on these events and others, see Athletics. Get your Crash Cards stamped at all these events and varsity games. o/\.c students' Association Crasn Council & Caps, Rez, Athletics, SAC at Humber Pick up SAC s weekly newsletters (SAC CONNECTED at North & SAC FACTS at Lakeshore) and get all the info, on these and other Humber happenings.