Thursday, April 15, 2004 Volume 33, Issue 12 umber EtCe http://etcetera.humberc.on.ca

Humber tclilg«lte party: Leafs fans rally in parking lot one to cheer on the boys in blue. The series returns to Toronto for game five tomor- row night. From left to right: Tommy Zambito, General Arts and Sciences; Steven Torchia, General Arts and Sciences; Vanessa Mariga, Journalism; Maria Traccitti, Community Integration through Cooperative Education; Athena Tsavliris, Journalism; Darryl Burton, Architectural Technology.

$5,000 TV stolen from student centre INSIDE By Dana Brown Brian Moore, vice president of can take to put just a little bit more has prompted him to explore adding

information technology for UCTV, security on it and we will," Moore surveillance to the area. One of the two plasma screens used said the company has screens on 22 said. Currently, there are no cameras in Girls like tools pg.2 to display news and advertising in campuses across Ontario but this is HSF Business director Michael the student centre.

Humber's North campus student cen- the first theft they have had in the two Parent discovered the screen missing During the long weekend, three You're never too young tre was stolen over the Easter week- and a half years they have been pro- Monday morning when he went to security guards were on duty, moni- end. viding TV's. turn it on. He notified campus securi- toring campus surveillance cameras to write your will pg.5 The $5,000, 42-inch NEC screen, Moore said UCTV will definitely ty who called p>olice just before 9 and doing random walk abouts. owned by UCTV. was installed late replace the stolen screen, but security a.m. The Docs are hot....pg.ll last year above the Bank of Montreal around it will be increased. Gary Jeynes, director of public cash machines. "There are different options we safety and security, said this incident ...continued on pg. 3

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, ^^jt t t *9 , t I PG. 2 NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004 More women enrol in skilled trade programs

By Robert Smol But, as with all apprentices, it's Oliveira said. more than the salary that makes the Unlike most college and universi-

Michelle Abrams, 35, left her job as a skilled trades attractive to women. ty programs, apprentices need to find

health care aid lo upgrade her educa- "As soon as I am a journeyperson an employer who is willing to provide

tion and expand her opportunities at 1 can own my own business. I can the on-the-job training needed to Humber. As an electrician. continue to work as a journeyperson, qualify.

Abrams is part of a growing can go on lo be a teacher or inspector; The first and primary proving number of women who are entering there are lots of places to go," ground for an apprentice is in the skilled trade programs traditionally Abrams said. workplace and include jobs which, in dominated by men, such as most cases, are physically boilermaker, electrician and demanding. plumber. "Ifyou screw up they Heavy lifting, heights, Kristyna MacDonaid, extreme heat and cold, apprenticeship liaison at the write off everyone that crawling through confined School of Applied spaces, not to mention Technology, said this is the follows you." dealing with discharge highest number of women from sewers, can all be a she's seen in these particu- necessary part of what a

lar trades since she started working at Rosa De Oliveira, 38. a business skilled tradesperson has to do. Humber two years ago. The current grad from DeVry Institute who left Although Number's women

number of seven women is signifi- her job at U.PS. said the skilled apprentices encourage women lo cantly higher than in previous years. trades are an excellent option for enter the trades, they insist thai Many trades are in high demand women who. like her. are single women have lo be ready to tolerate and according lo Mike Recs, program parents. both the physical demands of the joh coordinator for electrical apprentices, "If you want to get ahead and help as well as the culture of the workplace Women in trades: From left, Shelby Hall, Miquen Tan, students in the skilled trades usually your kids out and give them a better if they want lo excel in the trades. Michelle Abram, Valerie Ghatura, Rosa De Oliveira, Rachelle earn between $18 to $27 an hour. future, then you need to make what Shelby Hall, a fourth-year

Selmeci and Heidi Romanishen are the seven women current- Rees said it is not uncommon for the man was bringing home. And the Boilermaker student, said women ly enrolled in traditionally male dominated programs. qualified trades people to bring in only way you are going to get that is should be well prepared before starling $70,000 to $100,000 a year. by getting into a man's industry," De a job. "If you go in there expecting them to help you because you are a woman, Humber adds forensic social woric certificate becau.se you are new on the job, you've got a lot of problems. You are starting the wrong foot," there's a strong need to offer academic graphic nature of the offences," "Marrying the two areas on Hall said. As a woman, you are so visible Program support to frontlines," she said. "We Spindel said. (Forensic Social Work and Police when get out there," Hall said. "If are working with many people in the People from outside the industry Foundations) seemed like a natural you you screw up, they write off everyone industry including Corrections are encouraged to apply. fit." that follows you." the first of Canada, The Center for Addiction Gina Antonacci, coordinator for Other new programs offered at Yet for number's female appren- and Mental Health, Toronto the Police Foundations Program, Humber College in Sept. 2004 are tices, the Probation and Parole." believes bringing the two programs Computing and Telecommunication benefits and rewards of the skilled trades far outweigh its i

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ihe only one of its kind in Canada. Number's creative writing contest The initiative for this continuing education program resulted from a partnership between the Police Winners move on to U.S. competition Foundations program and School of Social and Community Services. By Bradley A. Mclsaac I'm definitely excited," she said. Patricia Spindel, program coordi- All the winning entries submitted nator for the Forensic Social Work Two winners of this year's Student for the international competition Program, .said one of the reasons for Literary Competition, sponsored by will be put together in an anthology. starting the program was lack of the English department, will now get Linda Albas, English dept. secre- adequate training courses. a chance to compete in an interna- tary and coordinator for the Student "People in the field were extreme- tional competition. Literary Competition, is hoping that ly supporlive and saw the need for Teegan Jones, first- year theatre Jones and Crandon will do well at ihis type of academic training in their arts performance student, and the league competition. field." Shannon Crandon, fir.st-year jour- "We had some second and third nalism student, both won $250 for place winners and some honourable training placing first among their peers. mentions, but we've not yet [won] Students taking English classes first place." "There is (currently] no specific were invited to submit works in Albas said students interested in training lor child protection workers, three categories: short story, person- submitting next year have a six- people dealing with criminal al essay and one-act play. month window in which to work. (ilfcnces. or those who work with All students winning first, sec- "In September and October, fac- mental and health problems," Spindel ond and third place in their cate- ulty are given entry forms to give lo said. gories were awarded their prizes and interested students." Albas said. The one-year, lull-time program treated to a lunch at the Seventh 'The deadline is late in Feb. and stu- offers students an Ontario Graduate A word winner: shannon Crandon accepts a cheque Semester this Tuesday at the North dents invariably submit at the very Certificate. for for her short campus. $250 story Sa/n/ featured on page 13. last minute." Siudent can also take part-time year, will The next stage is the League for only Canadian member. suggestion of her English teacher, Next Humber host the classes, an option which lakes 1.5 Innovation competition, made up of First place winner, Shannon Sally Cooper. international league contest. years to complete. To read one of the winning 19 colleges, at which Humber is the Crandon, said that she entered at the "It's a little nervewracking, but "It's a new and growing field, and stories turn tu page 13.

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Thursday, April 15, 2004 PG. 3 Province delivers HSFprez Jen Green tuition freeze elected as By Michelle Butler Students in Ontario (CFS), these crit- ics are mistaken. "it is absolutely untrue and disin- BOG rep The McGuinty government has final- genuous to say that this money is not ly come through with Its promise to By Patricia Post enough to fund the freeze," Duff Ontario post-secondary students. said. tuition freeze, A two-year Last week Jenniter Green was elect- "In 2000. we won a tuition cap at announced last week by Mary Anne ed Humber's student representative two per cent and the government will Ontario's minister Chambers, of to the Board of Governors. She reimburse schools at this rate." training, colleges and universities, defeated opponent Tennica Hamilton Deregulated programs will be will take effect immediately. by a margin of 88 votes (22 per cent). getting eight per cent more money The freeze covers both regulated final tally of votes gave from the government while commu- The and deregulated programs Green 242 of the 396 votes cast, with nity colleges will take about six per- Customarily, regulated programs 201 coming from Lakeshore campus. cent more. have faced a CFS Ontario 35 from North and 6 from part-lime two per cent or continuing education students. has been fighting yearly Opponent Tennica Hamilton had "Ten years of long and hard for increase in a total of 154 votes; 112 from this announce- tuition, where 32 from North and 10 HUH6&K FA^W^^^P^ worl< has finally ment. They have Lakeshore, as other pro- from part-time or continuing educa- organized a visible grams saw tion students. bake: Fashion arts students hold a bake campaign to cata- Fashion increases that born fruit of voles cast in pult post-second- The total number for the Seven Deadly Sins saleon campus to raise money are far greater. iwo ary education this election represents per cent Distillery district. fashion show tonight In the Valerie of the student population, up slightly issues into the political forefront, Rothlin, president of both HSF and from last year's turnout of 310. including letter writing and e-mail the College Student Alliance, said campaigns. Valerie Hewson, executive assis- it's about time. tant to the BOG said the Chief Two new creative writing "We brought students to the "This is a great, long overdue first Returning Officer, Susan McBeth, polls," Duff said. "We educated them step in bringing a college education will get feedback from those on the importance of the issue so it is courses up for approval back to an affordable level. We are involved in the election on how to no surpri.se that the government has govern- ecstatic that the McGuinty improve next year's process and followed through on this promi.se." By Sara Emami acting career There is a whole sys- ment has kept this very important Both Duff and Rothlin recognize encourage student voting. tem of hierarchy that exists." promise to students." Rothlin said. that this is only the beginning and the The Humber School of Writers is Sileika said a career in writing is Along with the tuition freeze, the battle is still an uphill one. to living on an island, but these hoping to add two new courses to its akin government has made plans for Man mugged "Ten years of work has finally Creative Writing program. The two course additions will help writers get public consultation on funding post- born fruit. It's felt like we were courses are tentatively titled rid of the alienation. secondary education while reviewing constantly fighting off worse and near Dixon Freelance "It's like the plan in the interim. never gaining. Now we can go Writing and The having a profes- Ontario schools will be given through the review process and we. By Marcela Colangelo Writer and the sional who $48.1 million in the first year of the 'We want to the students, can be at the table look- Media. helps you by freeze to offset the loss of tuition rev- sending you ing towards the future," Duff said. A 22-year-old male was mugged by A n t a n a s enue. However some critics .say that help our writers Other provinces in the country five attackers around midnight while Sileika, artistic messages in a won't be nearly enough. have already adopted similar tuition walking near Dixon Road and director lor the bottle," he said. But, according to Joel Duff, pres- succeed to the freezes. Kipling Avenue on Wed., April 7. Humber School "They can help ident of the Canadian Federation of The victim was punched and tor Writers, said you off the highest degree. kicked by three of the men while the new courses island, and another man took a large amount of are useful addi- assist you in What's in a name? Lots! money from his pocket. The attackers tions. engaging in then fled northbound on Dixon. "More importantly though, the society." The victim was taken to two courses will teach the students Sileika said engaging in the liter- By Andrew McNas As well, the program also focuses Sunnybrook Health Science Centre what to do with creative writing, the ary culture in Canada is not easy. on the production of documentaries with minor injuries and was later including the development of busi- application of it." "Some writers may work in the The Videography Post Graduate released. "This helps writers connect with underground for about a decade Certificate program has a new name. ness proposals for documentaries. Detective Gallant. 23 Division, the literary journals, which would before becoming a well-known name number's Academic Council William Hanna, the dean of the said the incident is still under investi- otherwise lake a few years." he said. to the general public," he said. agreed last week to modify the name School of Media Studies, said an gation. would give students a 'A career in writing is like a music or "There's writer's writers, unknown to to the Independent Documentary updated name One attacker is male, late leens to the public at large, and then there's Production program. much better idea of what the program eariy 20s, 6' with brown eyes. Two public writers." Council members were told the offers and would help in the market- others are described as male, laic No suspects "We want to help our writers suc- Film and Televison program request- ing of the program due to the promi- teens to early 20s. There are no ceed to the highest degree possible." ed the name change for a number nence of documentaries in the film descriptions for the remaining Sileika said. of reasons. They included the fact industry. suspects. in plasma "1 the appro- The courses will come up for that videography is a dated name that think we have made approval next fall and if approved, does not accurately reflect the priate decision regarding the name screen theft will begin Jan. 2005. breadth and depth of the program. change." Hanna said. Teach English Overseas cimliniu'd friiin po^c I 800 bursaries available for students Del. Sgi. Les Stasiak of 23 division

said that plasma screens are rarely eligible to receive $750 and $1,000 By Courtney Muir need. stolen, in part due to their size and "Students must [first] prepare a respectively. availability. reasonable budget on the budget "However, if the financial need is ESL Teacher Training Courses Reluming students .should mark June still limited consumer mar- "It's a calculator found on the SRS," too great, $500 won't do them any Intensive 60-Hour Program 1, 2004 on their calendar, because the ket out there," Stasiak said. "As Antonides said. "Part of the exercLse good," she said. Qassroom Management Techniques that is the day tuition bursary appli- price down, then more people comes is to encourage students to have a The deadline for applications is Deuiled Lesson Planning cations become available. will gel them |and| obviously more financial plan before returning to June 28. Comprelicnsive Teaclting Materials Margaret Antonides, manager of will be stolen." school." For a complete listing of the bur- Intemaiionaily Recognized Certincate financial aid. said that approximately No witnesses to the theft have Qualified students could receive saries and awards offered by Humber ]ob Guarantee Included 800 of the non-repayable grants will come forward yet. bursaries depending on their program College, students can visit the finan- Tliousands of Satisfied Students be handed out this year. with information is asked Anyone of .study. Students enrolled in a diplo- cial aid .services menu online on the Qualifications for applying for Oxford Seminars 2.1 416-808-2300 to call division at ma program could receive $500, Humber College website at tuition bursaries include a 65 per cent 416-924-3240/ 1-800-269-6719 or Crimestoppers at 416-222-TIPS. while students enrolled in post- hllpJ/fiiiUiinesludeius. humber. ca/fin average as well as proven financial graduate and degree programs arc ancialaid.htin. www.oxfordseminars.coni

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Students prepare for 2004 federal election Events at Elections Canada targeting youtli vote Number By Bradley A. Mclsaac than actually talking to someone." researching education options while Gunn and associates had students • Today and tomorrow are the Wiseman said if Canada really applying to graduate schools and in participating schools cast practice ballots for candidates in their ridings. final days for grad photos until Elections Canada recently announced wants to increase voter turnout, then came across a book called "Kids convocation. Appointments are it 24 other countries do, Voting USA." In last year's provincial election, it will target the 18 to 24-year-old can do what that needed approximately 825 schools registered made with HSF or by calling 416- demographic in the lead up to the impose fines on people if they don't Deciding Canada in the first week of the 67S-50S1. Photos will be taken in 2004 federal election. vote. campaign. KXIOO. $15 sitting fee. One plan by Elections Canada is Youth advocate Taylor his non- Although the date for to change the focus of advertising Gunn, 26, through There is a weaker sense the federal election hasn't • The Health Centre presents Sun towards youth. profit organization. Student been set, nearly 1,400 Sense today firora 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. But not everyone agrees on the Votes 2004, has taken of civic obligation schools across Canada outside the Career Centre. best way to tackle the problem of low another route. have already signed up. youth voter turnout. Gunn said the focus among youtli. Mike Doyle, director of • is Nelson Wiseman, associate pro- should instead be on getting The la.st pub night at Caps school relations for Student fessor of Political Science at U of T, the message out to students tonight. legal voting something similar, Gunn went to Votes 2004, said they are hoping to said reaching the youth vote is more before they reach the after persist- add more schools to the list. difficult than most people realize. age. Elections Canada, and • The Humber Room presents several got a meeting "We still have letters going out to "There is a weaker sense of civic "There is an opportunity for ing for weeks, Emerging Trends in Canadian John directors of education, principals and obligation among younger people," empowerment and communication with Chief Electoral Officer Cuisine tonight at 6:30 p.m. The teachers of social sciences," Doyle Wiseman said. "Partly because we development here," Gunn said. "It's Hollins. chef is Lynn Crawford from the live more separate lives where there about reaching students under the With the help of Elections said. Four Seasons Hotel. Cost is $30 "It's all going quite well actually. isn't as much need to communicate voting age and what they can bring Ontario, school boards, teacher per person. For reservations call are responding from all across with others. We can do so without home to their parents and other com- associations and other groups. Kids People Pat Cuda at ext 5497 or e-mail having social contact, when we rely munity members." Voting Canada, now called Student the country." [email protected]. on chat rooms and e-mails, rather Two years ago, Gunn was Votes 2004, was bom.

• HSF is holding a competition to design the cover of next years stu dent handbook. The last day for submissions is tomorrow at 4 p.m The winner will receive $250.

• I.GBT is holding its next meeting

on April 20 at 4:30 p.m .at the Lakeshore campus, room BI18

• HSF is holding Sundae Tuesday on April 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Student Centre.

• The Humber Room presents Taste of the Orient on April 22. For reservations call ext. 5497 or e- mail

• The Humber Faculty Union is sponsoring one Humber student to attend a three-week training pro- gram in labour education and skills development. The student will receive $1,000 and accommoda- tions during the program. Deadline

for application is Thursday, April 22. For more information, contact John Huot at ext. 3344 or e-mail john,huot®hHmber.ca

• The faculty union is holding elec- tions for stewards and officers for

the next term of office: June 1, 2004 to May 31, 2006. There are a total of 29 positions to be filled.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 23, 2004.

• Htmiber's Film & TV program is showing final year projects on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at SSI ML Pleasant Rd. Tickets are $5. CaU Dooaa O'Brien at ext 4450.

• H:^ it holdiag the second annu- al year-end gala on April 30 at 7 Ho matter wlier p.m. This year's dieine is A Night HUMBER at the Oscars. For ticket informa- tion visit the HSF office at either youlioug|ittliein, Bookstore Notth RXIOS or Lakeshore AXIQI.

loroiuo • 3199 I akc Shore BImI, West well liuy iliem boclc.* • Proot desk assistant and student (4161 6-S-3 111 housekeeper positions are avail- able at the Noith and Lakseshore residences. Resomes cui be blletfxt % dropped off at the fioat desk of the North oampwi residence.

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Thursday, April IS, 2004 PG. 5 BUSINESS Google set to roll out e-mail service By Jon McCarthy mail by searching for an exact key- repeated words," he said. -T» IT" word or phrase. Cullin says that he would find tar-

it^ But there is a slight catch. geted ads beneficial and is quick to ; •:**f\ r^.f: +-.J a .. «. I <*,( The April Fool's Day announcement .f,,.^ Google's targeted advertising pro- point out that no human eyes will be service of Google's new e-mail had '•^ : ..> *W** O **V^ '>J»**('t ii^) ^tl^i» \V.0it Q gram will scour the content of users' .seeing users' e-mail. many thinking it was nothing more e-mails in order to send ads specifi- As long as Google guarantees not than a joke. cally aimed at individuals. to sell users' e-mail addresses back to W«leom«teGm*« But the famed Silicon Valley VJlMI^Jl For instance, if you e-mail a the advertisers, people have nothing pranksters are serious, and they are friend about selling your house, to worry about, Cullin says. about to move onto Yahoo! and Gmail would send relevant real- Currently this statement appears Micmst)ti's turf by offering users free on the Gmail website: A Googt* approach to webmail, aptly named amaH. "Google will never sell, rent Gmail. The service, cur- <>fTt.M! 'S iV- f*ir(x*ftmi»fM in ,'1 rwf*w or share your personal infor- Kifxl »»- rently in beta testing, will o< «»»t>m,n! t>i,iill on iil««,i Google has gone on mation, including your offer a startling gigabyte m*i Gmail address or e-mail con- ,ifxl fCrn '.tVHjii ,X».iys fx- ,it*t! storage. of free to fiiirt !h«. rrw-is.jQf. ,(x, *,-»ril Ttv tent, with any third parlies James Cullin, head of the offensive. for marketing purposes with- number's Internet out your express permis- m S»«fCh, dool »o«1 Manage iiienl program, sion." Use ! «»«)!.. s..,»r- 1 ',, Una says Google has gone on ihc otten- th« cKacl m«s*«9« ,t^, esiaie advertisements lo your Cullin does see one possible pii- sivc. '"Microsoll has made it quite Mrant no m,iti(» *ti*^ i! w.i-. account. lall wilh Google's plan. "Whal if public thai search engines arc soinc- tftrv. IK recerved This pervasive adverlising your e-mail conienlj is nol about a lliing lliey u.inl to tlominalc." be I scheme has some worried about an joyous ihing?" he said. , Oon1 throw snythind away. said 1000 '"t>(}«tiy!(>s iV (•«< invasion of privacy. For example, if you e-mail Iriends II the best defence is a good stOfmj<< so youV. newrff r*vKi Bui Cullin. who plans to gel a about a health problem, surely you offence. Google has nothing to worry to deHpte anothef message Gmail account as .soon as he can. shouldn't be inundated wilh ads from about. With 500 limes more storage says that Google's software is not a medical and pharmaceutical compa- K«*p It all In contaxt. space than lloimail accounis olfcr, . threat to privacy. nies. Each rr»«5 only riHev.tf'^ 'ex', about niing and c|uickly locate any e- vi'-, and iin*s lo numeO weft (Initial Public Offering), billionaire pages o( interest founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin

will be working hard to limit any "big Public Opinion: Gmail brother" rumblings and retain «2t30« Google Google's image as the Internet's lov- EfsixxPfim - tmmkj Compiled h\ Erin Bell able success story.

To llnd out more about Google s

new webmail service, visit the Gmail It's a G-thang: Google is challenging Yahoo! and Google's upcoming e-mail system, Gmail, promises site al lilli>s://f;inciil.!^(/(>!^lc. colli/. Microsoft with its Gmail service, currently in testing. lo give users one gigabyte of storage in exchange for sending you ads based on your e-mail content. Money Sense Our question: Would you consider opening a Gmail account? Where there's a will, there's a lawyer

by Province lo offer his or her price will Ian Junes Cathrina Tupe By Lauren Gilchrist the for a can drop as low as General Arts & Science Law Clerk legal skills to society." he said. $100. "Anything less and you will suffer If that's still too pricey, another Writing a will doesn't have lo be a the consequences of incompetence." option is a holograph will. This type "I wouldn't "h would costly process. Wilh a little time and Cole said will kits have been of will is handwritten, and does not be opposed bother me research it can be affordable, even for around for years, but he says they are require any witnesses. that they students. to it, but I'd rarely filled out properly. "There are "It's the easiest and cheapest would look As long as you have assets, or also be con- specific items that must be done to opfion available to students," Baker through your property, you are never too young to cerned with make a valid will." said. e-mail; that's have a will. A will ensures your the amount He said people make mistakes. Holograph wills have been valid supposed to belongings are taken care of after of spam. If in Ont. since Mar 31, be confiden- your death. ihey send mc ads, what would 1978. Il must be complete- tial. E-mail should be between you There are two ways to ly in your own handwrit- slop them from sending spam and the person you're sending it gel a will made: either ''Ever had your ing, nol typed on a com- loo'.'" to." pay a lawyer to do it, or puter Il must also be do it yourself. gallbladder removed by a signed. "It's a good option Many stores carry for students because you Yazzie Pasignasigna Matthew Merkley books, kits and software mechanic?'' can write it one nighi In to help a person write Culinary Management Architectural Technology your dorm room." Baker their own will. The.se said. cfln range "Its an materials in "Sure, why and end up paying a lawyer to fix But problems can still be encoun- price from $11 to $50 and claim to invasion of not? It's them. tered with a holograph will, such as save money and lime. privacy. It like an Adam Baker, an articling student gelling people's full legal names and Il costs roughly $1,200 lo have a wouldn't at Cole's firm, said he would advise aniicipating future events. Legal dis- invasion of will drawn up by a lawyer in Toronto. students lo have a competent solicilor putes can arise if your instructions give you the privacy, but Taking the do-ii-yourself route draw up the will in the first place. are nol absolutely clear privacy you I'm sure it's may seem cheaper than going lo a Bui he added hiring a lawyer can Elizabeth Le. a Humber Law needed to not much lawyer, but according to Thomas be costly. "I know thai a $1,200 to Clerk student, says she would defi- Cole, a lawyer in Lakefield, Onl., wriic what you wanted. They'd different from Hotmail, and is $1,400 will may be a little outside nitely go lo a lawyer lo have her will cheaper doesn't always mean better. be spying on you almost." no or less private than more whal a young person can afford." done. "Ever had your gallbladder other free providers." Baker said one option is to visit a "You want it done properly," she removed by a mechanic? You pay for rirm outside the GTA, where the said. a professional who has been certified

Hurrib'er E'tCetera " PG. 6 Thursday, April 15, 2004 Nokia unveils new smaller, sleeker N-Gage

components have been placed on the retails for $260 and is available QD will be available in North N-Gage QD easier to use than Gage face of the device, making it easier to exclusively at Electronic Boutique America this June, and is expected to speak and listen during a phone con- stores across Canada. The N-Gage retail for less than the original. first version: device to go on sale versation. Other improvements include a across North America this June much brighter screen, improved gam- More people going online

ing controls and longer battery life. By Joseph Phung Electronic Gaming Monthly. Critics The overall size of the device is for entertainment: study claimed it was expensive, and its also much smaller than the original

poor design made talking on it awk- N-Gage. Change for ihe better. By Joseph Phung 2003. ward. It was also diftlcult for u.sers to But those interested in purchasing This is what cellphone maker The study revealed that 72 per insert game cards because they an for its playback may Nokia hopes the response will be to N-Gage MP3 cent of Internet users sent or Many Internet users are increasingly would have to remove the back cover be disappointed. The version yesterday's unveiling of the remod- QD received digital images or videos, going online for their entertainment does not have MP3 or FM playback. elled version of their N- making it the most popular online and communication needs, a recent- Nokia is no doubt hoping the Gage device. activity last year. This is an increase ly released study reports. remodel of the will N-Gage of four per cent from 2002. Ipsos-Insight, the Anierican mar- help boost sales. Modi believes the activity's pop- keting research firm responsible for A recent report ularity is due to the large variety of the study, believes that with the the business by products available. growing amount of broadband digital and technology "Digital Internet users, news website imaging has News.com traditional CNET grown due to forms of media said sales of the the substantial and communi- "Downloading device have been increases in dig- cation will so poor that Nokia ital devices," decrease dras- has declined in has not released the Modi said. tically in the latest sales figures, Surprisingly, near future. most countries. acknowledging only the study also N i 1 e s h thai sales have been on found that Modi, co- 50 the lower end of company per cent of users are Iiste;ning author of the study, says Internet use to estimates. streaming music online. However, has started to replace traditional The N-Gage already faces stiff 37 per cent continue to download media. "More people, including competition against Nintendo's music with 27 per cent sharing their kids, are spending time online than GameBoy Advance, which has a tight The N-Gage is a cellphone. MP3 music files online and 26 per cent watching TV - leading to greater and battery. grip on the portable gaming market. player and a gaming device com- burning the music files they down- communication and entertainment The new N-Gage QD solves the And, according to the gaming bined into one. loaded onto a CD-R. possibilities Jhrough digital content problems of the original model. The website www.gainespot.com, more Nokia released the N-Gage last Downloading music has exchange," Modi said in an e-mail new model allows game cards to be competition is on the way. Nintendo year with much anticipation. declined for the most part, except in from Chicago. inserted easily, as the slot is on the has scheduled a fall release of the However, once the device hit the South Korea and China. Results from the study are based outside of the back cover. Nintendo DS (Dual-Screen), a market, it was slammed by many While downloading has on interviews conducted with more Also, the earpiece and speaker portable gaming device that utilizes gaming magazines, including declined, online games continue to than 7,000 adults living in 13 differ- two screens. Next year, Sony also grow in popularity. In 2003, 46 per ent countries, including Canada, plans to release the (PlayStation PSP cent of users played online games, Image: Nokia unvelled its new and improved N-Gage China, the U.K., and the U.S. The Portable). compared with 38 per cent in 2002. interviews were conducted in Oct. yesterday. The remodelled device is more "user-friendly." Currently, the original Nokia N-

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PG. 8 Thursday, April 15, 2004 EDITORIAL

No new food tax ^^A/GRATULAT»0MS WORLD U^t>€RS/ Editor-in-Chief For students who are always on the go, finding cheap and healthy meals isn't Dave Boyington easy. And starting soon, the provincial government intends to make it even harder to find a food bargain in Ontario. Copy Editors In their upcoming budget, the Liberals plan to announce a new tax on Andrea-Jo Wilson meals under $4. The political cash-grab would serve no greater good than tak- ing away from those who not only want to eat better but who can't afford to Laura Youmans

spend a lot of money. News Editors the tax Kermin Bhot Mike Zeltel The new tax would essentially add on the P.S.T. to meals under $4, current- ly exempt from the extra charge. An eight per cent increase on a $3 salad may Arts Editors not seem significant at first but after a while it will begin to add up. Hayley Stephens The tax is just another way the Liberals can make it look like they are being Athena Tsavliris fiscally responsible, when, in fact, they are really breaking campaign promis- es and just biding their time.

For students, the lax will be one more item on the list of expenses they Life Editors already can't afford. Jelani Lowe Vanessa Manga fast food

Sports Editors One of the reported reasons for implementing the tax is that it would dis- Todd Clark courage the masses from eating fast tbod. 1 guess it has been a while since Ron A. Melihen Dalion and his cronies have visited a fast food establishment. If they had

looked at any fast food menu, they would realize it takes more than $4 to gel anything substantial at moM such eateries. /^0¥ In Focus Editor

The lax will only serve to have ,i negative effect on the sales of allernatives Sam Toman

111 greasy burgers, such as salads, soups and fruit. For example, currently in the Kirv> Ccx«npWt\l oA HU. So fSp UJorle) Fond Emporium, it is still possible to get .soup and a bagel for less than S3 Editorial/Opinion Editor The government should he promoting and encouraging a healthy lifestyle, Nick Rapp r.ulier than taking money away from those who can least afford lo spend a lot on food. Business Editor The Liberals need lo scrap the proposed tax before it is loo laic. If they Catherine Gerow don't, it will only serve to put more of a burden on already cash-strapped stu- dents. Write letters to the editor at: Online Editor [email protected] f Letters to the editor Nicole Larkin

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Dear Editor. You speak of the disenchantment - bridge for its student leaders. Shame on you I expect more PhotoEditor of students and the growmg cynicism I am shocked that the EiCetera than the status quo. Pat Kane Congratulations to the new HSF of our peers. I ask you, editors of the has not stepped up to the challenge Regards,

executive! I applaud your campaign ElCelera, not to contribute to its and avoided the natural temptation to Editorial Cartoonists efforts and am positive you will excel growth. Our Humber student com- conduct media as if it were a simple Nadia Conforti in the coming year munity is desperately in need of a 'rag'. HSF VPAdministration North Adam Ledlow Also, I applaud the hard work of Jamie Robinson all student leaders who have been involved this past year. Your work HSF doesn't have anything to hide Distribution has not gone unnoticed, however Dear Editor, Brett Balaban I was also appauled easy it is to feel this way. by the impli- online at hsfweb.com Feb. 25, 2004. Shame on the ElCelera editors for cation that HSF funds do not go You will see that the budget profile

I am writing in response failing to applaud the work of .student to the edito- directly to improving student life and succinctly breaks down where every Editorial Advisor rial that referred to the leaders. It is a testimony to the sad Humber creating an inclusive environment for penny is spent in the HSF. Tina Ivany Students Federation's state of student attitudes and apathy, "'.secret busi- all students on campus. As you will note, 74 per cent of ness" and which questioned the I to ignore the accomplishments of this hon- would like to refer to our audit- student dollars are dedicated to Technical Advisor year and esty and openness of how the HSF ed budget that was printed Feb. 24, improving highlight only the low student life and creating Advertising Co-ordinator spends points. student dollars. 2004 and made available to students an inclusive environment. Furthermore, Nancy Larin I am troubled by the ease ai which the 26 per cent of monies dedicated your writers choose to ignore the Reply to administration and governance from the editor The Humber EtCetera is a great work that has been done this expenses go directly to .supporting year by individuals at Humber. We would like to thank Nadia of new president Jen Green. the improvment of student life. publication of the Humber

I am referring to the Conforti for In the Canadian individuals her letters. When it comes to disclosing Oxford diction- College School of Media who have fought tirelessly However, ary the word "secret" is to ensure even though the information, the HSF has not been defined as Studies: no ivory towers arc established at ElCelera would not normally as forthcoming as Nadia's second "not known or seen or not meant to

Humber, who travel to Thunder Bay reply to a reader's letter, it is letter suggests. be known or seen by others." 205 College Blvd. and British Columbia at every oppor- important to clear up a few inac- The HSF budget online does It troubles me that with such Humber tunity to advocate for Humber stu- curacies this titne. Nadia .says we not break down how much money extensive disclosure there is still a Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5L7 dent interests and the quality of our have "ignored the great work" the was spent on each event. For two belief that the HSF's business prac- Phone:(416)675-6622 education, who keep their doors open HSF has done. Not .so. months ElCelera staff have tices fit into this definition. repeat- ext. 4514 to every complaint even if it is after We have covered numorous edly requested the cost of bringing If you still do have concerns, office hours and who sacrifice their HSF events, including concerts, Ron Jeremy to the school. We writer, after reading this letter, please Please academics and personal time lo guest speakers and campus activi- finally found out at press time visit my office and we can speak fur- direct all ensure that their work is done. ties. We applauded their work with Wednesday night. ther. advertising inquiries to: Despite what you nave written, book store streamlining. We cov- Regards, Once again, we welcome let- (416) 675-6622 ext. 4513 the status quo is not good enough for ered their election campaign from ters, including those that encour- these individuals. start to finish and Conforti Shame on you for we encouraged age us to get better at what we do. Nadia not students to recognizing this. vote. We ran a profile We only ask they be based on fact. HSF VP Administration North

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Thursday, April 15, 2004 PG. 9 OPINION

Rebuttal: Pubiic The Passion is too strong to be ignored

and realism. Mel Gibson poured his truth of human brutality, the story is Holocaust to reinforce the memory of Opinion: entire soul into the creation of this written off as disgusting and per- a great human tragedy and celebrate

film to "express the hugeness of the ver.se. People are unfamiliar with a their survival as a people." sacrifice, as well as the horror of it." hero that exemplifies humility and The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is Fat tax He "wanted a film that has moments grace. In Tlw Passion, the protago- more complex than blame.

of real lyricism and beauty and an nist is exactly who society teaches us As Dr. James Dobson said: "In

abiding sense of love, because it is not to be, begging the question; who my estimation, the liberal backlash In its upcoming budget, the ultimately a story of faith, hope and then is the antagonist? against The Passion of ihe Christ is Liberal government plans Irish Patterson love." The question has provoked incredibly significant. Shaky charges to introduce a new "fat Gibson is quick to emphasize his charges of anti-Semitism. This comes of "anti-Semitism" arc really just a

Last week's Passion piece in the director. "The Holy Ghost was work- as little surprise in our highly narci.s- smokescreen. I believe that the real tax"

IJCclcia read superficial and listless. ing through me on this film, and I problem the liberal establishment has

In fact, one statement managed to was just directing traffic." with this movie is that it has the "Mel Gibson and This week's question is: undermine the columnist's entire With all due respect, Hollywood audacity to portray Christ as He real- message by demonstrating her did see eye to all-seeing eye. ly was — not only as an historical "What do you think the sheer not his film are merely of ignorance; "I am without sin." And In short, Gibson received zero figure, but as the Savior of mankind. government 's plan to put a you call Christians arrogant? support from the industry in which he That is an offense to the postmodern a catalyst. tax on meals under $4?" Taken from the Latin for suffering had truly become a star. He used $30 sensibilities of our morally relativis-

but also meaning a profound and million of his own and found a bril- tic culture." transcendent love; "The Passion" has liant, international team to offer the sistic society. Yet all claims are Confusion, discomfort and shock Tammy Cleary, created a controversy akin to the world "the greatest story we can ever unfounded. Gibson merely stated fact are merely the byproducts of a socie- Final-year interior design story which it so graphically depicts. tell". and as columnist Barbara Amiel said ty unfamiliar with something deeper "Is the gov- Focusing solely on the agonizing Ironically, today's world did not "A committed Christian like Mel than their superficial emotions can ernment actu- final hours of Jesus Christ's life, this tolerate this message. Criticisms and Gibson does not make films about comprehend. ally that hard heart-wrenching film has caused accusations were made toward the central core of his belief to engen- Mel Gibson and his film are up for cash audiences to leave theatres confused, Gibson and the tllm for being disre- der hatred against the Jews any more merely the catalyst. It is the passion that they need uncomfortable and shaken. spectful, confrontational and hateful. than Jews create memorials to the of Christ that quite literally touched to tax us on Never before has any filmmaker It appears as though our culture Holocaust - a central fact of Jewish our souls. food? What's attempted to bring this story of pas- can accept and even glorify all that is existence - to create hatred of Maybe you just need to be a "self- the point?" sionate sacrifice to life with such blatantly pornographic in violence Gentiles or even Germans. Jews cre- respecting, non-believing Christian' intensely focused cinematic detail and indulgence, yet when offered the ate museums and memorials of the to completely miss the point.

Communication through a canine filter Marissa Venturo. Firsl-yeur design fiimidiilKin Reality Control "I think it's a with Brad a cold no.se brush against and Undoubtedly anyone & Nick my arm who owns a bad idea was brought back to reality. They arc dog or cat, or even hamster has wit- because I'll all talking to dog. nessed this phenomenon - even with my have to spend

vet?" asked their I "Are you going to the own family members. have more each across from observed many a conversation, usual- the plump woman sitting day for my ly between a parent and child, or sib- me. lunch."

"Yes, we are," I replied. "It's time lings where although they are clearly to get our nails clipped and check for talking to the pet in question, they are Heather Osier fieas". actually communicating with one "Oh you're so good for going to another. People are a strange species. Just ask the vet, and so cute" the woman said. In my own family, Tess is often Kris Kuluxki, any dog. It's amazing that we live in "Thanks" I returned with a smile. the emotional go-between in conver- Firsl-yeur industrial mainienance a virtual sea of other thinking, feeling Waiting in a shelter for my trans- sations with my sister. Being the "All the prof- and otherwise communicative indi- fer, another man came to start a con- types who do not express emotions to its will proba- viduals, but as I've noticed, we versation. one another loo readily, we tend to bly go down would rather speak to anything or "Aren't you a lovely little lady. say things like: in restaurants. anyone but each other. You look so cold though, you need a 'Tess is going to miss you when You might as Taking my dog Tess on the two- sweater." you go." Translation, I will miss you well go to bus transfer route to her vet the other when you go.

it Subway for day, I found myself observing a very Or, as ridiculous as sounds, quality food interesting phenomenon. Unlike my "Tess loves you." "Tess is often a instead for the same price." A A h usual daily transit experience of Despite these words travelling through a furry pair of ears, the mes- cramped solitude, this time I was go-between in engaged in numerous conversations sage is still Ihe same. for the entire journey. Why the sud- conversations. I've decided, based on these

den change? If anything people observations, that from now on I will assume that anyone talking to should have been avoiding me. simply Ryan Bonnar, dog, is actually trying to strike up Sitting in my red seat with a blank Come to think of it, it was cold, my Firsl-yeur radio brimdcustiiig stare and a scowl from too many and yes, a sweater would have been communication with me, the other "I think it's hours at school, too many chocolate nice. I smiled at the man in return. human being.

ridiculous. I bunnies the day before and loo little Having reached our destination, I Maybe if we all carried around don't have sleep, I was anything but approach- was sitting in the waiting room trying some sort of pet, the worid would be that much able. Yet, my chatty fellow passen- to avoid the 1994 issue of Carmdian a much more open and friendly place, money right gers never hesitated in striking up a Living, and thinking about my recent with complete strangers taking an now, so try- conversation. conversational encounters. Isn't is interest in each other's lives. How ing to pull For a brief moment, I actually strange, and even a little sad that two much more interesting would our more money contemplated that society was indeed human beings would rather commu- daily transit travels be? from me than I already have is not changing its anti-social ways and the nicate via a dog than directly to each Or maybe we would just look going to go over well." world really was becoming a more other? really silly to our four-legged friends,

caring place. But before I fell too Maybe it's the communication who for all we know could be using

deeply into my Utopian thoughts, I that matters Ihe most. Even if it's us to talk to one another in the first

^'3 i Compiled by Mindy Lamperl) J'5 rt felt a warm tongue lick my hand and being passed though a canine filter. place.

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PG. lO THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004 ARTS Street wanderer captures urban life

By Vanessa Mariga street photographers creep through. Beginning and then." with shots of buildings and inanimate objects, Krawesky showcases his work on his web

As Billy Joel's Uptown Girl mingled with to photographing the back of a head from a dis- site inconduit.com. The site is a springboard to patron's scraping their forks across their greasy tance, to a profile, and then finally to stepping meld his passion for photography and his inter-

bacon and eggs at Fran's Diner, Adam in front of people and clicking away. est in digital and human interaction.

Kravvesky sauntered in. "My heart pounds and I sweat from the Theories of random and emergent systems

Wearing a faded black hoody and a dark exhilaration and then I just do it and the person fascinate him and he describes street photogra- baseball cap pulled low over his brow, the 27- just doesn't care," he said. phy as an artistic embodiment of them. With

year-old photographer slid into the booth. But not everyone is tolerant of Krawesky 's people moving through the city anonymously, Looking at him, you'd never guess that he curiosity. He admitted that over the past few every now and then they bump into one anoth-

has a computer science degree from Carleton weeks his job has had an added element of dan- er, or something, and a moment occurs. University, or Krawesky tries to cap- that he spent ture that moment with a year work- his camera. These tiny, little, beautiful momentsJust spark. ing in the "These tiny, little, tech industry beautiful moments just Sometimes you get to see it. as a program- spark. Sometimes you mer. Sometimes you can feel it coming about. get to see it. Sometimes Two years you can feel it coming ago, he So I Just stand there and wait for awhile. about. So I just stand packed up his there and wait for necktie and awhile."

briefcase and Krawesky 's work is

made the move to Toronto to develop his skills ger. being exhibited for the first time in an 'ana-

as a street photographer, capturing candid "Some guy threw a broken bottle at me in logue space.' Until May 9, you can wander

moments. Kensington Market. I guess it's the end of win- down to Public at 877 Queen St. W. to check it The combination of Toronto's density and ter and people are feeling shitty," he said. out.

multiculturalism attracted Krawesky. He shrugged off such threats of violence. If While he makes some money firom selling

"They say that you can walk from anyone objects to his taking their picture, he prints on his web site and through freelancing,

Parliament to Parkdale and travel the world. It's smiles, nods, says thank you and walks away. being a career artist is not his priority. He plans

a way of traveling and understanding the world "If people swear at me or yell at me I just to hitchhike across Canada this summer.

for me," Krawesky said, as he sippwd his ignore it. Any response to that is an escalation," "I can see myself doing this for the rest of

Carlsberg. he said. "I'm not really concerned about taking my life. The more 1 photograph, the bigger the He described the natural progression that a beating because everyone takes a beating now world gets," he said.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004 PG. 1 1 DJ makes noise with Punjabi jams

By Jasmin Sandhu

World-renowned DJ A.P.S. (Ajay Paul Singh) wants promoters to know that negative attitudes, not "riot-caus-

ing" Bhangra music, is responsible for the violence associated with Punjabi jams. "So they shouldn't be afraid to

play it, and play it loud," A.P.S. said.

The 6"3" DJ is always ready to battle competitively, whether produc- ing or executing original and remixed hits of the Punjabi dance fusion genre. He said his rapping and MC skills are what distinguish him from other DJ's.

"My sound is more hip hop, hard- core. 1 was the first Bhangra DJ to use explicit content in albums and people loved it because it was differ- ent and edgier than the re.st," A.P.S. said.

dhol beats

"When you hear that in clubs, it gets the crowd moving with a dhol (percussive) beat that says, 'make some mutha fucking noise!' A Waterloo-native, A.P.S. debuted in 1994 at the age of 15. Not yet old The Mesning of BuffslOl The fllm is among many of South Africa's contributions to this year's festival. enough to buy alcohol, he hit the club scene, pestering local DJ's to give him a chance to spin his music.

His first release. Unlocked, gave the Canadian club scene hip hop Hot Docs keeps on reeling infused Punjabi and English lyrics. In the process, he also managed to reac- quaint a new generation with their "The more complex world events become, the folk roots. Soon, A.P.S. was blowing up on the Internet and fielding offers to per- more we puzzle over the headlines and over the form gigs around the world. His seventh album. Return of the believability of our leaders. I think more and King, is set to drop in June, followed with a series of highly anticipated concert dates. more people are turning to the documentary. He credits the U.K. for being the central powerhouse of the global

Bhangra scene, but still gives Canada By Lara O'Brien sial films. The Origin of AIDS, docu- become, the more we puzzle over the where people are doing some really its props. ments the 1950's experimental polio headlines and over the believability exciting things to reclaim their work "We don't really have a proper Hot Docs, North America's largest vaccines that were injected into of our leaders. I think more and more and their dignity." Although filmed in scene here, but the music's been documentary festival, enters its 11th almost one-million Africans. The people are turning to the documen- Argentina, Lewis feels there is still a around for a good 14 years," he said. year with a montage of over 100 film questions whether some of the tary," Maclear said. "Hot Docs is an Canadian perspective. "We still look up to the U.K. since provocative flicks. world's leading scientists were the amazing celebration of a very unique "Canadians are completely that's where it all started. Bally The Ritchie Boys will open the cause of the disease. Canadian talent and that is the docu- engaged in what is going on in the Sagoo, Apache Indian and Punjabi festival April 23, with a remark- on mentary." world and we see that and how it M.C. [The U.K. industry] call me the able story of young Jewish men who Perhaps one relates to us. Our film could have "King of Canada.' which is flattering, escaped Nazi Germany, only to of the most antic- been set in Hamilton, Ontario. The but there's a ton of talent out here." espi- "Hot Docs, is an amazing return as U.S. soldiers trained in ipated films of plight of globalization is universal." Despite his untouchable reputa- onage. celebration of a very unique the festival is On a lighter side, U.S. director tion, A.P.S. is a really friendly guy. This year's national spotlight Canadian politi- Morgan Purlock documents his 30- He's been known to give up-and- shines on the Netherlands, with nine Canadian talent, and that is cal journalists day diet on McDonalds in Super Size acts their first big coming local exceptional films being screened. Naomi Klein and Me. breaks. And the made in programme, cele- the documentary." Avi Lewis' The

brates South Africa's 10 years of Taiie. The docu- original tracks democracy. mentary explores "With this important anniversary, Veteran Canadian journalist globalization and Argentina's new His advice to wannabe DJ's is to many filmmakers are focusing on the Michael Maclear will receive the Hot radical movement, where workers develop original tracks so they can complex social and political issues Docs outstanding achievement award run the businesses as co-operatives back themselves up and stand apart confronting a population still living and retrospective. Maclear, a multi- without bosses. the crowd. in the wake of apartheid," said Brett from award winning producer, writer and "We wanted to show how people "The secret to a good remix is to Hendrie. co-programmer and Hot journalist has been active in the doc- around the world are responding to be very detailed," he said. "Leave the Docs' managing director. umentary scene for a number of the inevitable trend of factories clos- audience guessing and keep them "These films have been crafted years. He has looked extensively at ing and jobs moving to other parts of rewinding the tracks. Be different with beauty and intelligence, and America's role in Vietnam and the the world," Lewis said. "We went to and don't be afraid to push the lim- they use personal and IcKal stories to bombing of Hiroshima. Maclear sees Argentina because it was a really its." address questions faced by the entire the documentary as a vital tcx)l for good example or snapshot of how Check out www.djaps.com for nation." this day and age. this economic formula was imposed information. most controver- more One of the year's "The more complex world events dramatically and disastrously and

I Number EtCetera* PG. 12 Thursday, April IS, 2004 IN REVIEW

HEAR IT BOOK IT To Do List E&A- A week's worth of Eyedea and Abilities excitement to With throwbucks lo the golden era ot help you squander hip hop, the M.C./lyricist Eyedea and DJ/turntabHst Abihties employ a stripped down approach to their Thursday, April 15 record. Seven Deadly Sins Fashion Show Sporting two MK 1200*s, DJ -Distillery District, 7 p.m.

Abilities is like a cat at a scratching Number students showcase all - post frantically tearing the track that's fit to be fitted at the Distillery

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By Shannon Crandon

His name is Steven, but everyone calls him Saint. The name amuses me, Saint is the last word I would ever use to describe 4C ^^ him.

He's putting makeup on in the mirror. Black eyeliner. He doesn't look at me. His jeans hang low on his bony hips, dragged down by the weight ol the chain he wears attached to the belt loops. One studded belt rests precariously on his hips while a SAINT .second actually holds his pants up. A bandanna holds his hair hack and cowboy boots are on his feet. He's not wearing a shirt and his ribs stick out amongst the scars that litter his chest. We pushes me away, hugging his arms protectively to himself. I kiss I can do. only have three things in common, a love lor sex, drugs and rock his shoulder and gently pull his arms away, handing him a glass A friend said she could get me a job stripping at Fillmore's,

roll. is & of whiskey so I can try again. but I don't know if I want to resort to that. The money good,

He's everything I ever wanted. I need to get a pair of tweezers from my purse before I am but the customers are wolves. I don't think I want that.

Silting in the bathtub, I stare at him. The water is getting cold able to get the smallest of the pieces out and my hands are cov- Maybe I will wipe the dust off my books and go to class and it's tinted pink from my recent dye job, but I barely notice. ered in blood by the time I am done. tomorrow. Those are my thoughts as I fall asleep, not bothering

I'm too engrossed in him. He senses my gaze and crouches I carefully take the largest pieces of glass out of the sink and to set the alarm. beside the tub, dipping his fingers into the water and letting the dispo.se of them in the garbage can. The smaller ones, I rinse We're having a party. The table in front of me is littered with water drip onto my naked breasts. down the drain. I wet some paper towels and carefully wipe the drug paraphernalia; mirrors, razor blades, needles. It's all there.

He runs his index finger down over my lip, smearing red lip- dried blood from his chest. The large cut continues to bleed; it Normally by now, I would be high as the proverbial slick down my chin. His hands are cold, his fingernails painted looks deep. I tell him to apply prcs.sure while I wash the blood kite, but tonight is different. black. from my hands. I don't want to do any of it tonight. Thanks for ruinmg my makeup, you luck. He jusl laughs and stands, his knees cracking. He pulls a black wife beater iivei his head and raises an eyebrow at inc. My cue to gel dressed. His body wnihcs and jerks across the suigc ,is though he were possessed.

His hair is mailed with sweat and slicks U) his loichead; the bandanna he wears docs liiile U) conceal it. His body is slick as well. "We're going lo the hospital." He protests, but I tell him lo My liic IS trailing down the tubes. I'm never in class, and He holds the microphone in front of his face. His eyes are shut up. when I am, I'm laie. I don't hand in assignments or projects. I closed ,ind he like past paces ihc stage a caged animal. He's the He needs six stitches. can't even sew a straight line. And I'm running oui of money. I point in the show where he actually tries to sing. His voice is lit- After the hospital, we do lines in his apanmenl with The can't afford this lifestyle anymore. tle than a growl now. more by Ramoncs playing loudly on the stereo. A Sex Pistols poster I watch him across the table. He's doing lines with some girl. half sits A empty beer bottle abandoned on a nearby amp. He hangs on the wall above the couch where he sits, shirtless, a I don't know her name. She's all over him. Normally, I'd be grabs it, taking a swig before sending it smashing to the ground. bandage wound around his torso. Newspapers and dishes litter pissed and worm my way in between them; stake my territory.

Beer and glass fly in all the floor. The table is But tonight, I really don't care. directions. covered with traces of I stare down at the pile of white powder in front of me.

Falling to his knees, white powder and my Should I or shouldn't 1?

still in mic hand, he leans schoolbooks which still Maybe I should. Make my last time memorable at least. 7 p/c/c tine glass out of fiis chest in forward, his body hover- look brand new. 1 can't But if I do, who says it will be my last time. ing over the glass. His remember the last time I Yes. ttie men's batliroom, dropping the No. Yes. No. other hand is lying went to class. Was it last 1 take a sip of my beer and look around the room again. It's amongst the shards, brac- shards into the sink. week? Or the week the old cliche, everybody else is doing it. And they are. I even ing himself so he doesn't before? Have I ever see someone shooting up. 1 look away quickly, heroin is one drug fall just yet. even been to class? I I've never tried and never plan on using.

He catches my eye and decide it doesn't matter No. Yes. No. Yes. there is a moment of hesi- and do another line. And I've decided. tation and his arm wobbles ever so slightly. But the moment is another. My face feels numb and 1 absently rub at my nose. 1 lean forward and snort the drug up my no.se, tilting my head broken and he lets his body fall into the glass before rolling over He pulls me into his lap and kisses me. He tastes like a back and wiping my nose before doing a line up the other nos-

with blood smeared all over his chest. He bucks his hips off the strange mixture of whiskey, cigarettes and bubble gum. 1 find it tril. He sees and smiles. He moves around the table to sit beside lloDr as he screams out the tlnal few notes of the song. as intoxicating as a drug. me.

He lies there a moment, exhausted, before climbing to his He pulls away ever so slightly, grabbing a black cowboy hat I can't take it. I bolt for the bathroom.

feel. He sways slightly as blood runs down his chest and stains off the couch beside him and slicking it on my head. He wears it I lock my.self in, crouching in the comer, tears running down

I have so the waistband of his jeans. He chucks the mic to the ground and onstage and it smells sour. I wrinkle my no.se and reach up to my face. How could been stupid? My life is a mess and

stalks offstage. I've fucked it up more. Again. Why

can't I just stay away from the drugs, from Saint, from the whole fucking scene?

Why am I such a tuck up'.' 1 prom-

ised myself I wouldn't give in, that 1 would stay clean tonight.

There is knocking on the door, but I

ignore it. "Baby?"

It's him. I don't respond. alright?" Ini wailing by the side. He ignores me and lights a cigarette, remove it. He stops me, his hands moving to the straps of my "Are you door. Shit, he's got a key. nodding lo the guitarist as he exits the stage. He is still bleeding, halter dress. 1 hear him fumbling with the He

listen. in the bathroom. I won't look at him. but doesn't seem lo notice. I wind my arm around his waist and "Leave it on." I leave the hat on. doesn't He's over. It's all over." he kisses me, finally realizing I'm there. He looks like an angel when he's sleeping. One would never "Just go away. I can't do Ihis anymore. It's finally turning to look tearfully at him. I pick the glass out of his chest in the men's bathroom, drop- guess the demon that he is when he's awake. I whisper, cloud over and he leaves. ping the shards into the sink. Blood stains the white porcelain. I love him, but in these quiet moments when he's sleeping His eyes in the bathroom, curled into a ball with tears One particularly deep cut curves jaggedly across his chest. and I'm lying in bed, too keyed up to sleep, things change. I start I spend the night

In the morning. I leave. Its still leaking blocxl as I attempt to remove all the liny pieces contemplating where my life has gone and will go in the fuiure. running down my face. next day. of glass that have embedded themselves inside. He winces and I know I'm on the track to nowhere, but I don't know what else I come back the

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Golf team takes on NCAA Division One sclioots Golf grads driving for career on greens

By Todd Clark ment as a stepping-stone to get to the Before I knew it, my parents were next level. dropping me off at the course in the

"A lot of people watch those tour- morning and picking me up in the After winning the Canadian naments, coaches and people who evening after work," he said. "1 took national championships for can help you in this world. There are a big interest in the game." three consecutive years, potential sponsors and, if they notice He began playing competitively Humber's men's golf team is you, it could mean big things in the in his early teens. He said he domi- heading to Ohio today to future," he said. nated the junior compete against NCAA The Ottawa level before Division One schools in native is current- winning the 16- a three-day tournament. We've wanted a ly working at the and-under Captain Brad Islington Golf provincial Kerfooi, an individual crack at U.S. Club. His championships who has high expec- . cheques will pay in Quebec. tations and dreams scfioo/s. . for his tourna- "I won it of being a touring

ments this sum- all. I even beat pro someday, leads mer. the 17 and 18-year-olds. It's still on the team.

1 don't have sponsor or I shot "We've want- "Since a m);.rci,uiiie, 72,^74 and 72 to anyone to pay my bills, virtually all win," he said excitedly. ed a crack at U.S. towards rellects schools because my roottey goes tournament But the .scratch goiter fees," he said. fondly on winning the provincial we've dominated Fairway lovers: Brad Kerfoot said will play in a cou- national champion.ships every against Canadian he and ple of tournaments in the U.S. this year during bis three-year reign at Kerfoot and Jamie Trowbridge schools in years summer including the U.S. amateur, Humber. past." Kerfoot led the Humber golf teams to a prestigious event where he just said the coaches didn't said. "We've He national championships last missed the qualifying cut last year. cxpea him to the team his first won provincials make season. '"They were taking one person out and nationals year. girlfriend Jamie Trowbridge, a mem- of 56 golfers. And I finished .second. "'I was coining out of the blue and the past three ber of the women's golf team, each I shot 69 and a 70. I lost by one I was considered hit oi a long shot years und no a won the athlete of the year awards. stroke. I thought I had it wrapped to make the team," Kerfoot said. ,one has even up," Kerfoot said. "Because there were so inany return- Trowbridge led the woinen's ^touched us." team to a national title. Kctfoot, A recent graduate of the mg players therg was only one spot "I thjnk that is the most memo- Professional .Golf 'Course available on the team, but 1 got it." »|^d he is Management program. Kerfqot took And Kerfa>t hasn't looked back. rable moment. I've wanted to do that "•using the every year and it finally happened," Journa- up golf at the age of 10 and immedi- He said'he'will try out for the she said. ately fell in iove with the gamc- PGA's Bell Cai)»dian 0|vn in the fall Trowbridge, 22, is currently an "My whole family was into,gOil- at Glen Abey in Oakville. He said assistant professional at the .wd I ended up tagging along . a]ogios!tj;^150 "kmalcur gollcrs vie for Mississauga Golf and Country Club. with my dad to the sTx,3?s«vcn*s*pois, Ca?t \ ear, Kerfoot missed' qualifying b)t^n.e strokes. She .said she would like to play on the -- l.shot a 7t"aBd newloJ to shoot a Future's tour some day, one level down from the LPGA tour 68. Llike the. course, because I play •«Jand maybe this "I have to work on my putting. driving and mental part the sV'ill be my My of is is year. It game good, but my putting going would be to have to get better for me to have a nice to get a chance at the next level." break." She said she also enjoys playing Recently with Kerlboi. bets when we at the athlet- "We always have for ic banquet, play to .see who ends up paying he and his dinner He always ends up paying," she said with a laugh.

Public opinion

How do you feel about the OCAA hockey

"We should at least have a chance "It's unfortunate. People came league "I think that it's unfair because "It reflects Canada's attitude to this school to play on a team and we are Canadian. It's our sport. towards sports in general. They don't to defend our title. 1 can't believe that country like Canada, where now It's folded. People who want to folding? These guys worked so hard and now give it any importance. It's a shame in a play here in the future will lose out there's no team anymore. It sucks!" that they can't continue their career hockey is the dominant sport, a col-

in this country, instead of going to the lege hockey program is being can- because of other people's .screw-

Stales to play." celled and other sports are getting the up's. If you don't have the grades, funding they need." you .shouldn't play." compiled by Sam Medoff Karen Gill Miguel Mendez Jon Langford Sara Caballes

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Tennica Hamilton Thursday, April 15, 2004 Pg. 17 LIFE Breaking the rules

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery but what hap-

pens when it is done wrong?

By Pierre Hamilton

Popular culture feeds on cool. With

hip hop at its apex of marketability, breakdancing has found itself at the centre of the media spotlight. But for the people who call this

culture their own, not all the attention

is good. Take for example, the portrayal of the artform in the film, You Got Served, a highflying, acrobatic film that depicts the fictitious lives of Don't try this at home: Drunken Monks crew mem- breakers trying to win the ultimate

battle. For 25-year-oId Andel James, bers handiz and lady_noyz celebrate breakdancing culture.

the film is an insult, glossing over the lar because white kids are doing it." For the three members of most crucial elements of the artform. Harris, who has been dancing Drunken Monks, those words are According to James, who also since before mainstream audiences unspoken commandments. They are goes by the name handiz and two fel- accepted hip hop, said the film lacks not so much a dance troupe as they low members of the breaking crew the culture's true soul. are a family who fights, laughs and Dnmken Monks, You Got Served is a "[What] you see on television on spin on their heads together. picture of hip hop that is painted by You Got Served is not hip hop to me," Growing up around the burgeon- people who do not know anything he said. ing hip hop culture, all three mem- about it. Harris claims the film is indica- bers said they began dancing because "When [people] see what real tive of Western culture and its desire bobbing your head to the beat was breaking is about they not enough. You have to con- match it up with what they tribute to the culture. By see on the TV screens and 7 think its exploiting maintaining the art of break- A weekly look at say what we're doing isn't our style ing - one of hip hop's basic proper because they saw a Number style. elements - they fulfil the movie where they're big moves and not the check requirement. doing all these flips and essence of what we do. Rounding out the crew, jiggy stuff," he said. deebo a.k.a. Dennis Tay, 25, His fellow crewmate, said his desire to contribute lady_noyz a.k.a. Nylda Name: Michelle Messina to study, assimilate and replicate for to hip hop culture brought him to Gallardo-Lopez, 24, a seven-year Program: Interactive Multimedia profit. Breakdancing is not just fol- Toronto from Windsor, a place where veteran of breaking, sees pop cul- lowing a bunch of steps, he said. It is the scene pales in comparison he ture's cartoon depiction of breaking What is style? deeply connected to Africa and to the said. as a false reality. "Uniqueness." hip hop experience of imf)overished "For me, it just feels like what 1 think it's "I explained. What isn't style? African-Americans and Latinos. should be doing," he "Mass-production." In Rome and Jewels, Harris What Drunken Monks and Rennie Describe your style in a word? painstakingly Harris want society to understand is "Original." slows down that breaking is just one element of a the dancer's very diverse hip hop community. How important is your style to you?

As a part of that community, it "Very important- it's my identity." movements and not really the embraces politics, intellect, What's one thing you wouldn't be caught dead in? until the viewer music essence of what we must notice the sub- and art, Gallardo-Lopez said. "We're "You can wear anything, it depends on how you wear it. I could put do," she said. "[It is] taking tleties and not just here to entertain." on a potato sack and wear it well." the showman part of it and getting it What's at the top of your fashion wish list? for ratings or [using] it to make "Something sexy and comfortable. 1 like Versace and Gucci." money." Name three essentials you never leave home without Essentially, it boils down to the "Any outfit that has a day/evening appeal, a seamless bra and a hip- thin line between keeping it real and wrap, which is a fashion accessory 1 designed about five years ago. selling out. It's basically piece of material that wraps around your waist, to Rennie Harris is the founder of a According to replace the sweaters that we used to use and create unnecessary bulk. P' dance company called Pure behind them - crew, breakdancing is a not a dispos- I'm hoping to have them in independent stores in time for the spring responsible for bringing Movement, accepting it as an able marketing tool that can be aban- or fall collection." Jewels, a hip hop ver Rome and art like you would doned after the credits of a movie like What inspires your style? Juliet to the sion of Romeo and the tango or ballet. You Got Served. It is an important "Making unique films. I mostly do animated features that tend to be Elgin Gardens this past experience element of their personal lives and a colourful, unique and fun. These dictate my wardrobe." To truly February. styles of dance, sim- nonverbal expression of their undy- Who are your style icons? those is typi "You Got Served mimicking the .steps ing love for the once gritty music that "Madonna, Isabella Rossalini, Cameron Diaz." ply cal," Harris said. "Taking seen in the latest music took root in New York and spread

advantage of the popularity of ' videos, is not enough. You throughout the world. dance in the media hip-hop have to immerse yourself in "It's for us, and it's for hip hop," Compiled by Jelani Lowe it's only popu and again the culture that produced them. Tay said.

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Social worker student determined get over it." Having decided to leave high to ensure grieving kids smile again .school just months before graduation, Irwin entered Number's program as a student. She has since gained By Michelle Nielsen more than two years. Lending her mature have wit- support to many of the 150-plus chil- the praise of those that talents. "The kids visit the year, nessed her special A sullen, II -year-old boy, who once dren that centre each really adore her," said Joan Kennedy, ihought of riding his bicycle right Irwin helps these kids deal with the program director at the Seasons into the middle of traffic, now smiles. confusion and emotion that accompa- Centre. "They seek her out to talk to. He can write letters to the father nies a loved one's death. She is one of ihc volunteers 1 feel who hung himself last spring. He "I have this fascination with grief secure and safe with." 1 think it's the hardest tells him he misses him and loves work because Pillar of support: Cecelia Irwln stands outside Sick Doing mostly group work, Irwin him and that ice thing that people have to deal with fishing last winter Kids Hospital she works with cystic fibrosis patients. encounters many children dealing where was fun but it wasn't the .same with- and knowing you can help them with unthinkable tragedy. "When to open a child grief out him. through that - it's amazing. helping these children through peer She plans looking at a kid who says to eventually. "Death "That's a success," said Cecelia Especially when everyone else is you're support, said Jenny Bradley, Season s centre in Toronto 'I'm here because dad shot often and nobody deals Irwin, 25, a Humber student in her afraid to go near them." you my Centre's event coordinator. happens so

in the chest.' it really puts final year of the Social Services A personal loss she suffered at the himself Irwin believes it is an essential with the effects." Worker program. "That was amazing age of 14 propelled Irwin to get your own life into perspective." service. 'There's such a need in the Jean Vinette, a medical social While there are other support pro- Irwin's internship super- for him to be able to get out." involved. "I had my cousin die when province for that kind of work. worker and grams for grieving children out there, for Sick Irwin has been volunteering at she was young so I was really scared Everybody neglects the fact that chil- visor at Toronto's Hospital the Seasons Centre is the only Seasons Centre, a children's grief about death and the whole process. It centre dren grieve because they don't see Children, has taken notice of Irwin's in Canada devoted speciTically to coun.seling facility in Barrie, for was an incentive to face that fear and them cry and react the way we do." gift. Typically, the student-training program at Sick Kids is set for mas-

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Humber student leads charge against controversial use of shock therapy in Ontario

By Jelani Lowe vince him that the risks presented by the treatments far outweigh the posi- Brace yourself; this may come as a tives.

shock. "The problem is it rids patients of Electro Convulsive Treatment their depression mainly through (ECT), made infamous in films like memory loss," Poray explained. "But One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nesl it's our memories that make us who

and A Beautiful Mind, is still in prac- we are. When you get together with tice in Ontario. friends, you rely on your memories. The controversial treatment, used That's a big piece of your life to take

to combat clini- away." cal depression, He added involves sending that while there an electric cur- "The key is to have been few rent through studies to docu- electrodes know both sides ment the nega- attached at the tive effects of temple. of the argument. such treatments, According to the it stands to rea- Ministry of son that sending Health, roughly 11,060 ECTs were 200 volts through the body must have performed on 1,314 in-patients in some affect on internal organs. Ontario between 2001 and 2002. With this in mind, Poray, 25, Chances are this will come as a wrote to the Minister of Health and to

surprise to many Canadians, which is the College of Physicians and Bad medicine?! Tom Poray is organizing a punk festival to rally support against ECT. why anti-ECT activist Tom Poray Surgeons in 2003, to suggest a mora- considers torium be placed on the treatments public awareness as his pie out there with great ideas that are "The key is to know both sides of Poray is convinced that patients until conclusive study can be made. biggest challenge. not being heard." the argument," he said. "From there, would opt for such alternatives if has yet to receive response. Poray, a second year student in He a Describing himself as being root- you can form an educated opinion given the choice and made aware of Humber's Social Services Worker More successful, however, have ed in the punk scene, Poray's latest and say why you're against it or not." the facts. has actively been his efforts to rally his peers and program, been cam- idea is to marry the social activism of At the end of the day it is simply "If you're a 70-year-old patient treatment survivors around the cause. paigning against ECT since he first punk music to his cause. He plans to a level playing field that Poray is suffering from clinical depression with survivors Poray estimates nearly 100 people met while interning at organize a half punk concert half- after. Currently, psychiatry is the and I, as a doctor, tell you that I've have joined his anti-ECT campaign a mental health drop-in clinic last forum event to raise ECT awareness only mental health treatment covered got this treatment. (ECT) that will discussions, to date. year The followed by a featuring punk band performances, by health care, he explained, leaving make you feel better, take your ill- "The goal of any movement is to spate of research (something he and speeches from treatment sur- other less invasive practices such ness away, are you going to say no?" mobilize individu- encourages anyone interested in the an army of young vivors, and interestingly, members of as psychotherapy and yoga on the subject to do) were enough to con- als. I believe there a lot of young peo- the pro-shock treatment community. sidelines. Students Helpi/ti^ Stiiileiits

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