UMBER £T CETERA Equine Clinic demolished Jobs may be axed

by Mascia Gori tion said definite numbers will not wage freeze for more than three Faced with losing $13 million in be known until mid-November, years, but Gordon said that isn't funding, Humber College will start because Finance Minister Ernie saving enough money.

the ne\i academic year with fewer Eves is waiting until after the rcl'er- There has lo be a rollback of students, fewer staff and probably endum to come out with an eco- four or five per cent," he said.

fewer programs warns Humber nomic statement. "I'm not advocating that, but it is College President Robert Gordon. Today's much anticipated mcet- certainly a thought."

Tuition may be raised "up to 20 mg of the Academic Council will Jobs are on the line, but Gordon per cent," said Gordon in an inter- discuss the impact of the budget could not say how many. view on Tuesday. "I think a lot of and suggestions as lo what action "Undoubtedly some people will be

kids couldn't afford it (higher Humber can lake. gone and you know we'll do the

tuition). They are already stretched An increase in studenl fees, lay- best we can to protect people, but it

to the limit." offs, elimination and reduction \n would appear thai we will start next This year, 92 per cent of stu- programs arc just sonic of the solu- year with fewer people." He also

dents applied for OSAP, but only tions the college is considering. said job losses will be "across the two-thirds received loans. Raising Along wiih tuition increases, board."

tuition fees will only regain 20 to students will also be affected in ihe The college is also considering 25 per cent of the loss. classroom. the elimination or reduction of pro-

Gordon was speaking at the eve The college is contemplating grams as one of its cost-cutting of an Academic Council's meeting reducing the -number of in-class measures.

to discuss proposed cuts in federal hours of instruction. In the past seven years, Humber and provincial funding for the col- "We've asked every school lo has cut 22 programs.

THEO RALLIS lege. reduce classroom hours to 18. Hook said administrators will be The demolition of th« Humber Equine Clfnic began this Gordon must now find a way to We're looking that those hours be looking at all programs. Programs week to make w^ for the new parking facility. The new lot balance the budget for the college, replaced by (other) activities that that are not beneficial to the college

will hold 156 carjipidf-ehould be completed by the middle because Humber is not allowed to are equally or more relevant," said will be "changed, reduced or

of Hecember. Ah^Bt half of the students currently parking carry a deficit. Hook. dropped," he said. at the WoodbineSt will have on-campus parking in the Vice-President of Instruction Hook and Gordon said students Non-academic services will also

pew lot. The totalHost of the new lot, and other parking Richard Hook, said the college is will have to work more indepen- be affected. "Rather than cutting

upgrades, will be about $95,000. preparing for budget cuts thai dently in the future. them all back, maybe we will elim- "would be about 13 per cent from Such a change lor students will inate entire services and say you

the tcderal government ;ind seven have a direct cllecl on the sVaVl iind wi\l have lo gel il elsewhere," said Former Radio students per cent from the provincial gov- facu/ly as well. Gordon. ernment. In both cases, our infor- "The staffing costs are ihc "We're in a human business and

is will biggest because that's where most (aren't) '95 mation that it be multi-yea' there just enough ways we top three in Telefest A spokesperson from the office of the money is," said Gordon. can make up for the shortfall," said of the provincial ministry of educa- Staff and faculty have had a Gordon. by Maredyth Shevchenko Fool's Gold is about an over- Former Humber Radio weight wife who over years of Broadcasting students took first, marriage has let herself go. She and third place in the TV second was once the stereotypical ly beau- Low turnout for election Ontario Telefest '95 Student tiful woman and her husband wants Production Competition. that woman back. He stops at noth- Disappointed CRO suggests overhaul of SAC Fool's Gold, Crashin' In and No ing to try and get her back toher

in candidates, but by way of voting I when the School of Liberal Arts is Fixed Address won both the old self. He hears about a professor by Angle Gilchrist and a little disappointed." going unrepresented." Long Non-Documentary Long who is experimenting with a new The results of elections for was competitions. Documentary drug for weight loss, and ends up Students' Association Council rep- McDermott said she had been SAC President Loreen The competition, which opened resentatives are in. warned there was a great deal of getting the medicine for his wife. It Ramsuchit said nothing would to radio students three years ago, is Business student apathy within the college. turns out that the medicine not all The School of elected change with a different system. open to all post secondary institu- three representatives, Belinda the she is expected to it's cracked up to be and there arc new As CRO, "All the popular positions tions. Humber students submitted serious side effects. da Silva, Maryrose Ruggi and turn in a report and one of her rec- would be taken up while the more eight entries in April of this year. Crashin' In was created by Agnes Wojtanowska. Jorge Leitao ommendations is to revamp SAC. controversial positions would be in "This gives them experience won for the School of Architecture "The constituency system that is David Worthington and Tanya left open," she said. "When I say production and writing, announc- and Construction and Glen Harper currently in place should perhaps Zaritzky and won second place in controversial I mean student issues ing," said Joe Andrews, program and Wendy Bishop are the new be changed to one that students run the Long Non-Documentary com- and special needs." coordinator for the Radio petition. Health Sciences representatives. for a particular position or director- Broadcasting program. Ramsuchit said she believes Fixed third Andrea Thomas and Rob Pellerine ship. It's a less complicated system No Address won positions would still go unfilled. "I was surprised, I didn't think for the School of that is easier to understand, all place in the Long Documentary were acclaimed and we would place as high as we did "Student responsibilities are not Recreation and the students would be eligible to competition. It's creators, Dan Hospitality, when we put them in. I guess the the same as they were (in the DelBianco and David Worthington, Tourism. vote in each election, instead of overall feeling was surprising," past)," she said. "Students work, Harper said he is looking for- students only being able to vote for actually went out on the streets to said Gavin Mifflin, one of the cre- some have small children so they research the documentary, about ward to being assigned his portfolio students in their division." ators of Fool's Gold. don't have the time to dedicate to and starting his duties. "I'm very McDermott said she had to turn the experience of the homeless in Fool's Gold, which won first student government." Toronto. happy and excited about this oppor- away a candidate who wanted to place in the Long Non- Instead of representing students tunity." run because her school. Media Documentary competition, was Awards for the competition will Only 150 students came out to Studies, already had a representa- politically, Ramsuchit said SAC is made by Mifflin and Marty be handed out to these, and other vote in last week's election tive. more of a programming board Mc Kinney. students from Ontario Colleges on irresponsible prompting Kathleen McDermott, "It's unfortunate that I had to because of former 'I think the best way to describe October 18 at the Phoenix night chief returning officer to note; "it turn someone away from a school student representatives and restric- it would be, it's about interfamily club on Sherbourne street in was a good turnout in the way of that already had a representative. tions by the college. struggle," said Mifflin. Toronto.

The Truth Is Out There! Former student wins gold medal

by Laureen Serio won the gold. McFadden, who, together with

A former Humber College stu- "Skills alone doesn't make it," Professor Frank Fermella, also dent has become the first said Klaus Theyer, Tucker's pro- worked with Tucker.

Canadian to win a gold medal and fessor from the School of "I couldn't have done it without $18,000 (U.S.) scholarship at a Hospitality. "They (the competi- their help," Tucker said. "Mike

Kansas City vocational skills com- tors) have to have the proper atti- even came in on his own time to petition. tude toward the profession." help me."

Bill Tucker, 24, a 1995 gradu- To get to the VICA "The college should be really ate of Humber's two-year Championship, Tucker had to win proud of students that enter com- Apprentice Chef program, defeat- several competitions. petitions," Theyer said. "Because

ed 35 U.S. contestants to win the The chef-to-be competed local- it shows a pride in the college."

gold medal. ly against other colleges, before Tucker is not the only graduate

"It was a great learning experi- competing at the provincial level. to have done well at the VICA

ence for all the competitors," said Then he travelled to the North Skills U.S. A: Championship.

Tucker. "I felt that because of the American competition, the VICA Franco Belvedere, another gradu-

training I received at Humber I Skills Championship. ate of the program, won the silver

was well prepared." The world event is held in a medal in 1994 and just recently

The 1995 Vocational Industrial different country each year. went to France to compete in the Clubs of America, U.S.A. Montreal will host the 1997 com- world competition.

Championship was held last June. petition. Some of Humber's successful The competitors were given spe- Theyer worked with Tucker culinary graduates are now execu-

cific ingredients and instructed to one week before the competition tive chefs and others are in man- create one hot and one cold dish. and went with him to Missouri in agement positions, said Theyer. Tucker's roasted poultry dish place of instructor Michael "It's especially joyful for me OSAP spared despite tuition increases

by Allison Haines applications next year. to school."

Cuts will not be made to the In 1992, financial aid Unfortunately there are a lot of Ontario Student Assistance processed 4,S08 {plications. students in that position.

Program next year, allowing about "We have processed close to "I think OSAP is really impor- 8,000 Humber students to breath a 8,000 applications this year," said tant for students who are trying to sigh of relief. Scrase. "There's a shift from peo- access post secondary education," In fact, to accommodate tuition ple on unemployment and social said Jackson. increases, OSAP recipients may assistance coming in to upgrade OSAP is a needs-based pro- receive a slight increase in gov- their skills." gram, but Scrase said it does not ernment funding. Richard Jackson, manager of provide enough money to live off. "If tuition goes up, OSAP goes Policy and Communications for "Even if it covers actual up," said Pat Scrase, manager of OSAP said,"Close to 60 per cent tuition, books and supplies, the Financial Aid. of full-time Ontario college and students' rent is. something that is The number of OSAP applica- university students are in receipt

, not recognized," she said. "I find tions received at Humber has of some sort of. financial aid that students are a little bit better almost doubled since 1992. through OSAP." managers right now ... With part- This year, 92 per cent of Jennifer Brennan, a 19-year- Humber's first-year students old Early Childhood Development time work I think students are applied for OSAP. student said: "My parents don't making it." With the threat of tuition make a lot of money, and they Financial Aid staff will meet increases, Scrase predicts the have a mortgage, car payments, with people who are having prob- financial aid office will be flooded and two other kids to support. If lems. They offer budgeting ideas

with even more student loan it weren't for OSAP I couldn't go and may help students find jobs. Attention Day Students: ,

NEWS October 19, 1995 Humber Et Cetera Couple married on the run

by Lisa Weir was Dickens' first marathon. Glassman said the Canadian Prior to the race, the Canadian \nternat\ona\ Marathon Many shun the thought of eat- Peter Pimm, an exercise phys- International Marathon was hospital had reached ing and running, but no one said iologist, said he couldn't help developed with encouragement $1 1,000 in donations. rl ROUTE MAP anything about getting married but think about the couple. "The from Toronto's running commu- The marathon course and running. bride's 50 kin the day before, the was designed to fit the

An exchange of wedding groom's (42 km) m a day. As an ''•^hg tupKHjit f9j: the Marathon needs of the average run- vows last Sunday at Mel exercise physiologist I have a set a rectttd for the most partici- ner, and no elite athletes Lastman Square kicked off little concern about the physiolo- pants in a first-time Canadian were paid to appear.

Toronto's first Canadian gy of the honeymoon ... But marathon. To participate in the International Marathon. Just where there's a will there's a "We've got runners from out marathon, 14-16 weeks of before the 42 km run, Les way." west, from all across Ontario, all serious training was Dickens and Aimee Ruagc, a The couple are planning to across the States." said required. Toronto couple, tied the knot. travel to New York for their Glassman. "I think in the future This weekend's "It's not too qiften you can honeymoon, but not until New we'll continue to draw from marathon was the last ask your future moij|gr-in-law to Year's Eve, other provinces and all over the opportunity for Canadians go out and find a nice track suit Race Director Jay Classman world ... The response from the to qualify for the 100th for her daughter's wedding," said Sunday's wedding helped to running community has really Boston marathon in April said Dickens. "We both decided make the marathon a success. been quite phenomenal." 1996. to have the ultimate running "It turned out great. All the "We can handle up to 30,000 First place male and wedding and get married at the feedback so far has been really runners on the course and hope- female winners received start of a marathon." positive," said Classman. "We fully one day we'll have such " $4,500, a second place fin- The couple sported nylon had a bagpiper, we had the problems as New York where isher took home $3,000, warm-up suits rather than tradi- Salvation Army band ... all kinds we turn away runners," he said. and third place winners tional wedding-^attiTre. Rungc of neat entertainment to help Between $20,000 and $30,000 received $1,500. wore a veil and her new groom distract the miners from the was raised in pledges to benefit Next year's marathon is -"' carried her over the finish line at pain." - the Ontario Cancer Institute's scheduled for October 20. Queen's Park. He said despite high winds $37 nullion Capital Qampaign to Glassman said con- AUetatiorte This was Runge's second and cool weather, 1,414 runners help fund a new cancer care and venors are hoping for bet- tHocstedat every 5(L marathon in two days. hit the streets of Toronto and research facility. It is set to open ter weather and to double On Saturday, she participated- were greeted

Humber receives $10,000 in deal Budget cuts affect SAC Scott Cronkright by by Patricia Willdnson to see where SAC can trim waste. university tuition should benefit their belts." $10,000 cheque was presented A November's budget cuts will Couturier said because student Humber because more students "Anything that will reduce to Humber College on Tuesday by decide the future spending of activity fees arc already collected will he forced to attend college, • funding diminishes the quality of Intelligent Microsystemis, a Toronto Lakeshore's Students' for this year, the cuts will not an affordable education. education. How well the college company that sells AST computers Association Council. come into effect until next year. He said mature students might can deal with it will decide how it Intelligent Microsystems owner Lakeshore's SAC President, "For this year's Council, we be hit the hardest by the forth- affects the students," Couturier and President Cal Jones made the Julie Couturier, said the proposed don't have to deal with it," said coming cuts. said. donation as part of a contract 20 per cent federal and provincial Couturier. "It will affect a lot of adult stu- The SAC budget for this year signed with Humber last year. budget cuts, which will be pre- SAC'S Vice-President Mike dents, like single parents, who are is $141,000. That total is based For number's part, the college on Villeneuve will have It's purchased 400 AST computer sys- viewed today at the Academic said the cuts already struggling. going to the enrolment numbers in tems for over $1,000,000. Council meeting, are threatening an effect next year, but they may be very difficult for them," said September. "It's a big deal that a business the college because money is benefit the Council. Villeneuve. Areas cut could include: gives a college this much money," already tight. "Budget cuts are going to hurt Both Villeneuve and Couturier Honorariums to staff, capital pur- said Pat Kelly, director of purchas- "Future Councils will have to universities more than colleges," agreed that education is at stake. chases such as a new water cool- ing for Humber College, who over- rethink how they offer services or he said. "The only way it will "In the classroom, the quality er, and if things get really tight, saw number's end of the deal. how they use their money," said hurt us (SAC) is if the enrolment of education will suffer," said SAC would have to cut services The offer was made by Counturier, adding that this year's goes down." Villeneuve. "I think it's impor- to students, such as the games

Intelligent Microsystems after a budget is already being looked at Villeneuve said increases in tant that people start tightening room. competitor for the contract made the same offer. "You don't make an awfiil lot of money in a deal like this," said Jones during the cheque presenta- Union kept in dark about cuts tion. "This is the first day in my life that I've given away $l(),000," he by lUlilte Browner Only a fool would not do some Irena Di Rito, Humber's support Eleanor O'Connor, the second said smiling: Humber' s Board of Governors thinking about it." staff union president, would not vice president of the union, as well Humber is the first school will be announcing projected budget But Gordon's gathering of infor- comment on the situation. as a faculty representative on the Intelligent Microsystems has sold cuts today, but the college's faculty mation without the union's input has "I don't want to say anything college employment stability com- computers to, because normally union has still been left in the dark. Wall wonried about the job security until the announcement has been mittee, said the union docs every- they deal with large corporations. number's senior advisors have of faculty members. made," she said. thing possible to keep the job of

However, AST, Intelligent been questioning members of the "I know (faculty members) want Wall stressed there are certain iuiyone laid off. Microsystems' parent company; has faculty about the possible 20 per to do what's in the best interest of areas of the college that should be "The important thing would be dealt with schools before when they cent cuts to the college without any the college," said Wall. "Some sug- considered untouchable by the cuts. to examine the rationale and try and struck a deal with the Durham involvement of the union, said gestions (that faculty members 'The college must do everything persuade the college of any other

School district to provide comput- Maureen Wall, Humber's faculty made to Gordon) may have ramifi- that's possible to make sure the last alternatives," she said. "We try to ers through another reseller. union president. cations for other faculty members. thing that's cut are services that sup- prove that there's still work there."

'The money given to the school "It's the union's role to bargain They should be very, very careful port students," she said. 'Teachers, O'Connor said if lliey can prove is to be used for whatever purpose on behalf of the faculty," she said. about giving recommendations counselling, support staffs - they the person laid off is still needed, but the school deems important," said "There should be a process which about curriculum cuts and program have to be a priority. We must dis- can't get the person's job back, extra

Jones, involves the faculty union earlier." closures." cuss every other possibility before compen.sation is a possibility. The idea of creating scholarships But Dr. Robert Gordon, Gordon said the cuts have got to we take a penny away from the "We have had some successes from the money or purchasing more number's president, said there's come from somewhere, and he just classroom." grieving layoffs," she said. equipment has been discussed, but nothing wrong with asking faculty wanted to survey the faculty to see Should teachers find them.selves But Wall said that although she is final, said nothing Humber members to recommend ways to cut what they thought. on the list of things needed to be cut, cannot sec into the future, it does not

College President Robert Gordon. back. "We're just sniffing around there is a process that must be fol- look like a friendly fight between "The purchase of other equip- "We want to get a preliminary channels," he said. "We have to fig- lowed. the union and the board of gover- ment would make the money donat- overview," he said. "We just want ure out the magnitude (of the cuLs). First, the college must give noti- nors. ed available to more students, to see what some of our options are. It should be pretty clear after our fication that the person is expend- 'There will be a fair amount of instead of just a few," said Gordon. We know we're going to have cuts. meeting (Tuesday)." able. opposition," she said. .

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Awareness campaign fails to educate

For Drug and Alcohol awareness week, Caps will be serving "near beer" and "mock-

tails." TTjey may as well give out "mock pot" and "almost crack" as well. The result would be just as useful.

Serving non-alcoholic drinks is not an effective method of informing students about the dangers of alcohol.

The best way to promote both drug and alcohol awareness is through information and

statistics. Find a couple of graphic videos and show them on the big screen in Caps; let

people see the devastation of both property and lives diat excessive drinking can result in; hand out flyers with recent statistics indicating young people are at greater risk than any other segment of our population. Knowing the risks, young people can then make their own decisions. Serving mock drinks encourages people to drink as much of the stuff as they like,

because they never have to worry about it It does not make people aware of the dangu^ of drinking.

If anything, all serving "near beer" and "mocktails" does is suggest if somebody wants to get drunk, they're going to have to buy a lot more of these drinks than regular alcohol, while at the same time spending a lot more money.

What about people who don't drink alcohol? The message they get is they can now fit in with the people who do drink. The stuff is more or less the same, and tastes just as bad.

Serving non-alcoholic drinks is not the answer. Maybe whoever came up with this -. idea should rethink it. ;. '

students uninterested in school politics

Student apathy seems to be the norm for Humber when it comes to voting. And not TALES FROIA TH£ TtJ/LETPOVI.. just for this year's Students' Association Cbuncil by-election.

This year, only ISO students turned out to vote. Humber' s legendary apathy at it's finest. Some may think Humber Et Cetera's coverage was insufficient, but that fact alone Letters to the Editor does not explain the low turnout. Last year, even after profiles were printed in this paper, the by-election drew a whopping 57 people to the polls for the only contested divisional seat for the Business division. If anything, this just points to the fact that the lack of Division chair responds to last week's letter

interest is much more prevalent than many would like to admit. Dear Editor involved, or anyone else who witnessed the Was this an isolated incident, based on the fact that most students are not affected by I was surprised to read Troy Cheeman's incident to come forward. the Business division? Again, most likely not. letter ("Student upset by teacher's com- What should also be addressed are the lack of nominations for divisional representa- ments") in last week's edition of the paper. Sincerely, tives for the by-election. More often than not in years past, representatives were If Mr. Cheeman had directed his con- Joe Aversa, Chair acclaimed because there was nobody to run'against. cerns to me as well, 1 would immediately Communications Department Probably the most memorable and important vote of last year was cast to determine have commenced an investigation into this Liberal Arts and Sciences Division whether or not Nino D'Avolio should be ousted as SAC president. mere 420 of more A matter. than 1 1,000 students cast ballots. D' Avolio, who later resigned, was spared the axe by a It is unfortunate that to date neither Mr. scant 27 votes. Et Cetera welcomes letters to Cheeman nor the student toward whom the If an issue such as the D' Avolio case, with all the trappings of political scandal, cannot verbal abuse was directed has come to my the editor. Letters must include ignite a student body, nothing will. office or contacted me to make a complaint names, plione numbers, signa- So, before anyone at Humber complains about the student government, they should against the professor. tures and positions or programs take a closer look at how involved they are in the entire electoral process. All college course outlines list the names It only takes a few seconds to mark an 'X' on a piece of paper and drop it into a box, of writers. Letters of a sexist, of the chair and coordinator of the school or thereby showing some interest in campus affairs. If students aren't willing to do some- department to whom students should direct racist or libelous nature will not thing this simple, then maybe the message is there shouldn't be a student government at any enquiries or concerns regarding course be published. Bring letters to all. curriculum or delivery of that curriculum. the newsroom in room L231, or Losing the student government is not an impossibility. History has shown many I share Mr. Cheeman's shock and con- examples of populations taking their rights and freedoms for granted. History also has deposit them in one of our drop cern about the incident and am pleased he many examples of the hue and cry that erupts when populations learn how difficult it is to took the time to express his feelings in a let- boxes in several locations get those rights and freedoms back. ter. 1 invite him, the student directly around campus. Students must take responsibility for sorry condition of washrooms

hurry. I won't be coming back ing material, wc are always con- toilet paper you dropped on the affected. If anything, we can count

here again today. I have an impor- cerned about the cleanliness of the floor; flush the toilet when you on less, not more, assistance from

tant class to go to" population. washrooms we use. When these leave; and for God's sake, if already overworked support

It is rather unrealistic to say the washrooms are public, and hun- you've pissed on it, wipe the staffers. In my opinion, smell, often unpleasant, within dreds of people tramp through dammed seat! At some point, we have to

by Lisa Weir Number's washrooms is emitted them daily, we should be even We object to being treated like accept responsibility for the mess into our hallways. But behind more concerned. children, but our behavior suggests we're in because we're the ones

these doors lies a strange world; Reading graffiti laden stalls is we deserve nothing more. We making it. You know there's a problein undushed toilets, grimy, plugged often not enough to distract a user expect someone else to clean up If the cans at Humber continue when you wonder if your hands sinks and wet toilet seats. Puddle from the chaotic state of Humber the mess we leave behind. to take a beating as they do now, 1 were cleaner before using a infested floors and trails of damp bathrooms. Well, wake up to the real world. have one thing to say: go to the

Humber washroom than after- toilet paper carpet the tiling. Believe it or not, there is a solu- We have to take action to improve washroom before you leave wher- wards. It is a place we visit each day, tion to the can crisis. The solution our situation. With budget cuts to ever it is you're coming from.

Our school bathrooms have and in the comfort of our own is as simple as this; treat the wash- every department in this school a become a battleground for the homes with a paper, magazine or rooms here as you treat the ones in certainty, we cannot assume the Lisa Weir is one of Humber Et lazy, the ignorant and the "I'm in a good book. With or without read- your homes. Pick up the piece of maintenance department won't be Cetera 's news editors.

Illllft lift, 11 11^1 October 19, 1995 Number Et Cetera

Should Humber have a food bank? A discussion about the positives and negatives offood banks

the city, run by people with exper- To give away precious space the current economic conditions. school.

tise. They do not belong in a col- for anything, even something as For the sake of argument, You weave your way through a lege that lacks both the funds and noble as a food bank, would betray though, let's pretend for a crowded hallway to a door marked

the resources to effectively admin- the students the school is obligated moment that we could afford it. "Food Bank." So, in you go. A ister such an operation. to serve. A college is, after all, Imagine that the government has few minutes later you emerge with Even if we had the funds, a first and foremost, a temple of fmally realized the value of a good your goodies, only to be greeted food bank that nobody would use academia. education and restored vital fund- by that same crowded hallway,

is of little value. Humber is coming to terms ing to colleges and universities. filled with staring faces. Faces A food bank requires an enor- with massive budget cuts as a Fantastic, we have our very that will be happy to offer you the

mous amount of space. A huge result of federal and provincial own food bank! What good is a pity you so desire for your unfortu- warehouse is utilized to run belt-tightening. The Academic food bank no one goes to? nate circumstances. by Michael Miller Metro's main outlet, the Daily Council meets today to discuss Accepting charity is an Would you put yourself through

"Tk "y Before I begin Bread Food Bank. measures to deal with the short extremely humbling experience. I that if there was an alternative?

l^kl g^k this tirade, let me Granted, anything at Humber fall. have been destitute, and believe Which brings this argument full

A. ^ V-/ just say that I am would be on a much smaller scale, Class restructuring, cuts to me, it doesn't matter how much circle. The Daily Bread Food not a fascist-candy-stealing-hurt- but it would still require a signifi- placements, tuition hikes and lay- the help may be needed, it is very Bank has been around for years. It ihe-poor-at-all-costs S.O.B. cant area; an area that would have offs are all solutions rumored to be difficult - and embarrassing - to is run by competent professionals.

I'm all for food banks. They do to be permanently designated for on the drawing board. ask for it. And, it's in serious trouble of not a lot of people a lot of good and that purpose. You can't very well With a climate like that, is it I'm referring to asking perfect meeting the needs of the people it are criminally underfunded. Not teach a class with students dis- really conscionable to assume the strangers in complete privacy. serves. to mention that they have the most persed among boxes of canned added task of running a food bank? Now imagine having to humble What kind of arrogance are we caring and friendly staff of any food. Even if the student body rallied yourself in front of your friends displaying if we think an over- bank you could name - and no ser- Classes at Humber are already against a proven history of apathy and fellow students. taxed college staff and student vice charges. overcrowded. Programs are forced and overwhelmed the process with If going to a food hank in a body could do better'.' But they belong exactly where to clamor for available space, volunteer labor, an influx of cash huge warehouse in downtown they arc: in the downtown core of resulting in erratic and poorly would still be needed. That Toronto is difficult, try to picture Michael Miller is Humber Et organized timetables. expense cannot be justified under going to one where you attend Cetera's Editor-in-Chief.

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Yes. It's a neat idea No. The cost of set- Yes. It doesn't matter Yes. I live alone and Yes. To help out peo- Yes. Some people

for people who need ting it up is not worth that it's a college. am low on food. I ple who don't have who live in residence

food and can't get it it. There is a small Everyone should be only eat once a day. food. There would be don't have enough

anywhej^ ebe. Maybe student body, and helping out^ It's really expensive people who would use money, and it can be

people would fee! only a small percent- to be here, and I'm in it difficult to get it from more comfortable get- age would actually one of the most parents.

ting it here. give. expensive programs. Interviews by Karen Becker

small issues when someone is fac- Metro's Daily Bread Food It would do us all some good to Humber students have been ing the debilitating effects of Bank deals with more than contribute to a worthy cause. asked to contribute to many differ-

hunger. We're dealing with some- 1 15,000 people, according to the Friends, groups and classes could ent fund-raisers and campaigns in

thing most people can identify Toronto Star. Surely the students join together to buy some non-per- the past, but this is a chance to do

with, even if they've never experi- and staff at Humber can make a ishable food items and drop them some real good.

enced it. difference by looking after the off at a designated spot on campus. Go through the cupboards at For many, "nothing to eat," needs in their own community. For those people who don't home and gather up the cans of

means exactly that. Fortunately, High schools and public schools in believe in giving something for soup your mother stacked in your most of us will never really know the surrounding area and across nothing, the Et Cetera's Pick-a- cupboard. Offer those wax beans

how that truly feels, but we've all Metro are organizing food banks Flick contest (on the back page) and oatmeal you know you'll experienced deprivation, on some out of their institutions, so why asks for a donation for the Food never cat to someone who will, by Lisa Sauer level or another. can't we? Bank when you pick up your con- with more appreciation than you or

"^ T" There should I recall sitting in my kitchen How difficult could it be k) set test prize. I can even imagine. Y O C* be a food bank having a cup of tea with my up some big boxes in the library, If that's not enough to convince I say let the spirit of Humber X W l3 at Humber. teenage son hanging onto the cup- the Pipe or the newsroom for stu- you, how about more statistics? shine through. TTiere's no reason Food banks are becoming more board door, staring mindlessly into dents to make donations? I know The Daily Bread Food Bank fell why we shouldn't say yes lo a and more necessary, so why not the cupboard. He fmally turned to many Humber students who would 170,000 kilograms short of the campus food bank. Buy a box of have one here? me and said: "There's nothing to happily give a few hours of their goal they hoped to reach in their your favorite cereal or cookies and

School morale may be low and eat!" time to help out. It wouldn't cost latest food drive. Their supply is help feed the hungry. getting a good turnout of students Now to him, this meant the the college a penny to be this gen- 20 per cent under target, while at to vote in a President for the cookies and chips didn't fall out at erous. the same time more and more peo- Students' Association Council his feet, but he's one of the lucky Everyone is dealing with ple are registering for their ser- Lisa Sauer is one of Humber Et may not be easy, but those are ones. tougher times and tighter budgets. vices. Cetera 's Lifestyles editors. ^3 Number Et Cetera October 19, 1995 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY „LorrteKraika 675-6622 Ext 4511 To upgrade or not to upgrade

by Jason Chiles - the more powerful the system, whether they are going to need a can keep the costs down to a more money on. He said buying a good

A couple of years ago you pur- the more you will have to pay. machine that can handle graphical- manageable level. name brand monitor is the smartest

chased your first computer. At the However, there is more to the ly intensive programs, such as Mage Enterprise's Kaljian said purchase you can make for your

time, the sales associate told you it decision than just cost. painting programs and games. memory for a computer is the first machine. Monitor technology is was top of the line. You were Daryl Daley, general thing that should be one of the few areas of computers

happy with the machine because it manager of Darnat Systems, increased. Since most mod- that is changing very slowly.

did everything you wanted it to do. a computer dealer in ern systems can transfer Monitors can last more than five

However, now you are feeling Scarborough, said it is a memory from one processor years if takes care of, so a high

the need to upgrade your system, good idea to find out what to another, buying new mem- quality monitor is a good buy.

and you are ready to commit the the industry standard is at ory can give your older sys- "Their importance shouldn't be money to moving up to a better the time you are looking tem a temporary boost in underestimated," said Kaljian. machine. into upgrading. power. The most important thing to

The question is: where do you "What the industry stan- Next in line would be a consider when upgrading a com- start'.' dard was when you first new processor. The processor puter is not to jump at the first Arthur Kaljian, a computer bought a computer probably consists of two parts, a moth- deal. Daley said he knows of many dealer, software trainer, and owner changed a month later," said erboard, where all the circuits dealers who offer extremely low of Mage Enterprises, said starting Daley. "It's important to that control the computer are prices for components they pur- points depend entirely on how old judge what you need in located, and processor chip, chased damaged from suppliers. your system is. comparison to what kind of which is basically the com- The dealer generally repairs them,

"If your system is over three machine is most prevalent in puter's brain. Depending on and Daley said about 80 per cent LORRIE KRALKA years old, it isn't worth upgrad- the industry at present, and the system you have and of them will work. But you would Confused by all the chips, wires, boards ing," said Kaljian. "You would be plan for the fact that it will what you want to upgrade to, still be taking a chance. and other paraphernalia inside your com- paying just about as much as it be changing very quickly." it may not be necessary to Upgrading to a new computer puter? A computer dealer can help you would cost to buy a brand new Daley said consumers replace both of these, and a system is one of the most challeng- make some sense of it all. system, so you might as well avoid should shop around at vari- dealer should be able to tell ing purchases a person can make. the upgrade route." ous dealers, telling them what you "It sounds trivial, but gaming you what needs to be replaced. It recjuires a lot of effort to find a

While computer systems can already have and what you are on computers is becoming such a After these improvements, it is good deal for components that will last longer, at the end of three hoping to purchase. major force in the industry that it possible to move on to the more work with your own system. years, most are obsolete. Kaljian "However, consumers need to is something to consider when esoteric components. Larger hard Mediocrity may be acceptable in said after that period, the system be aware that it is in the interest of buying a machine," said Daley. drives, sound cards, CD ROMs and other purchases you make, but has little or no resale value and the dealers to sell you more powerful "With an older machine, you can modems, are all items that can cre- anything you are going to connect best time to upgrade is within a systems, even if you don't neces- still strap into the cockpit of an X- ate a more powerful computer sys- to your computer should be of year of purchase. sarily need a high end computer," wing fighter, but you'll be in for tem, but are not necessary for those proven quality.

When the decision to upgrade is said Daley. some choppy combat missions." working on a budget. "It is a cliche, but in the world

made, how powerful a machine to Users need to judge whether When upgrading a computer, do However, Kaljian said, there is of computers it's definitely true," buy must also be made. Simple they are going to be using a it in stages, upgrading one compo- one item for your computer that said Daley. "If a deal looks too economics is the easiest way to go machine for word processing or nent at a time. For students, this you should not be afraid to spend good to be true, it probably is." Presentation software gives your message extra zip

by Oliver Ciborowski age form of the slide projector "Presentation software is very be user friendly. Students basically able.

and Blair Sanderson that's user friendly and easy to edit. popular - everybody's going multi need a signature of one member of "(For) any member of faculty or Software presentation tools, "We all (teachers) think learn- media," said Omar Davis, a faculty, and they need to book any student that needs any assis- such as Microsoft PowerPoint or ing (how to use) presentation soft- Humber Media Centre technician. hardware and screening rooms in tance or isn't 100 per cent skilled, Corel Show, with their use of is for to ware essential students "When you are using a computer advance. Two (or) three days the Media Centre staff is there to colour, sound, animation and because it's part of a new curricu- aid your presentation, it is easier to notice is sufficient." help solve software problems or video, are useful educational aids lum," said Wood. "It's built into get your point across and also Davis also said help is avail- assemble hardware." for students and professors. But CIS (Computer Information entertain (the) audience. If a person the process of getting teachers to Systems). It's certainly possible for is just standing at the board giving integrate such programs the into a student to graduate without any a speech, it's pretty boring." Cool sites on the classroom has been a tedious one. exposure to the presentation skills Currently, the Media Centre "Many of us (teachers) use software, and the major reason for offers AST notebook computers them, (and) more should," said Jay that would be the lack of equip- along with LCD panels and over- Wood, program coordinator of the Internet: Hallo ment and qualified instructors." head projectors. Camcorders and School of Information Technology However, students can over- slide projectors are also available. by Lorrie Kr^lka at Humber. come these problems by purchas- Presentations may be given in any http://vnvw.yahop.conn/text/socie^^itoi|.^tture/holidays/luilloween Wood explained why teachers ing their own software or by using of the three screening rooms, hesitant to use I think the ad(|l^ss says it all - the perfect place to start aflung for may be computer the H205 Internet Lab. The Media which have drop-down screens, software for presenting ideas: "You anything and everythirtg about Halloween. A quick glance m all the Centre, located on the second floor television sets, adjustable lights, have to be willing to spend time for sites that are linked here will keep you busy for hours. There is every- beside the library, will supply and and seating for about 20 people. thing from to dedicated to preparation ... You have to prepare how make vampire fangs, to homepages help set up the necessary hardware "Access to (the) Media Centre's the lesson and then prepare equip- Halloween, the pagan new year. for class use, if given a couple of computer hardware is easy," said ment which is time consuming if days advance notice. Davis. "The system is designed to http://ucsu,c

These programs also allow you Prepare handouts of the main • Choose the same background This site is a great sluing point for those interested in all things to set up a slide show using text, tqiics to distribute at the end. scheme fcnr all slides. dealing with the occult, ifialso has sites dedicated to teaching the histo- graphs, and possibly animation and • Keep eye contact with the audi- • Add impressive transitions ry of Halloween. Check out links on "The Origin of Halloween" and video, depending on the quality of ence. Videotape one dry run to between the slides for greater "Arachne's Web: Pagan Links." It also has sites on haunted houses and the program. It is essentially a new examine your body language. visual in^>act how to make yours the scariest thing on the street.

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Community feeling for students Education is the theme at Humberts Lakeshore campus for National Child

. by Sean McGrillen ing of being part of something and the students are responding Humber's Lakeshore Campus important," he said. to that. "SAC Vice-President Abuse Prevention

credits its smaller size for the Maybury described this feel- Mike Villeneuve said it is the size more personable approach to edu- ing of community as "a haze." of the Lakeshore campus that Education first step in prevention cation and the feeling of a sense "You can't really grab hold of makes their job so easy. of community. it, but it is there." Maybury "It may appear that we're in by Kathleen Ellis on reasonable grounds that a

Pete Maybury, head of pointed out that Lakeshore's suc- front of the students a lot, but it's October is National Child child IS or may be in need of Community and Student Affairs cesses all come back to their simpler for us to appear that way Abuse Prevention Month. The protection must report promptly at Lakeshore, believes there is small population and the immedi- because of the size," he said. main goal is to make people the belief and the information something different that So what is it thai makes

aware that abuse does exist and it is to chil- sets his campus apart Lakeshore so special'.' upon which based a from the rest of the SAC President Julie to show people the signs of child dren's aid society." quoted from school. Couturier said there are abuse. the CFSA section 68(2). "There are things many opportunities for the A study conducted by the happening here," he students to commit them- Institute For The Protection Of Some Signs of Child said. "We're not a selves outside of the class- Child Abuse found that one in Abuse, lunch-box operation, room. four girls and one in 10 hoys that is, our students ju.si "We're family oriented according to the IPCA don't come and go. here," she said. "We will be the victims of unwanted Physical Indicators There's always some- (SAC) are the ones who sexual acts by the time they • injuries that are not consitant thing for them to do." do most of the program- reach the age of 18. with the explanation offered Maybury also said ming on campus in terms Child abuse cases seem to be • presence of various injuries that recent additions at of entertainment and spe- on the rise, though. However, over a period of time Lakeshore such as the cial events. So, anything this may be due to the increase •unusual itching in the genital Music and Theater SEAN MCGRILLEN that is organized, they

programs add to this Pete Maybury enjoys a community atmosphere, know it came from us." in the cases being reported and or anal area feeling of community. Villeneuve said since • ^ investigated. There are four frequent headaches, nausea "The music program in partic- \^te feedback received by stu- the students know SAC is respon- main types of abuse: physical, and abdominal pains ular has offered tremendous value dents. sible for events, they are able to sexual, emotional, and neglect. • child fails to thrive to our overall campus life here, "People feel good when some- get feedback rather quickly. The IPCA encourages people Behavioural Indicators he said. Daily presentations by thing good is done and we hear Many intramural sports teams to act immediately if they sus- • cannot recall how injuries music students in the cafeteria about that," he said. such as volleyball are on the go give the students something to be Maybury said Lakeshore's and the Athletics department pect abuse. In Ontario there are occurred ' • ^'^ -'-^ part of, he said. Students' Association Council has agrees that size is the reason for 54 Children's Aid Societies. wary of adults '

Maybury said the majority of done a tremendous job at getting the continued support from the These societies have the authori- • may cringe or flinch if the instructors at Lakeshore will the students involved in the students. ty under the Child and Family touched unexpectedly take the time to get to know the school. "Sonya (Herrfort, athletics Services Act to take action to • extremely aggressive or with student and will usually go out of "We're fortunate that we have coordinator at Lakeshore) has help children in need of protec- -drawn their way outside of class time to so many fine people in the stu- done a tremendous job at getting • help out and just talk. dent government," he said. students involved," said tion. infants may display a vacant "This gives the students a feel- "They know what they want to do Villeneuve. "Every person who believes stare or lix>zen watchfulness

Fashion Arts students check out the Big Apple's fashion industry

Speed kills ... Not! by Karen Becker dents in many ways, Ihe main A number of Humbcr students one being just visiting a city with raising posted speed limits did not increase speeds or will be louring the streets of the a reputation as one of the world"s accidents."So, people will drive at whatever speed feels Big Apple next week. fashion capitals. comfonable for the conditions, and not as fast as you will allow them. Thirty-one students in the "They will get the exposure to The excuse given by the Canadian government in Fashion Arts program arc off to that kind of environment, and sec 1979 for the lower 100 km/h limit (from the previous 70 New York City from October 24- what it has to offer,'" said Reader. kph) was to save fuel and lives. Fuel prices are pretty 28, on what the trip organi/er She also said that touring New good these days and today's cars are getting far better ftiel economy. called "an educational field trip." York under the guidance of their As for saifety, today's cars arc the safest ever. They "It's (New York) the North instructors will be beneficial for have specially designed crumple zones, airbags, anti- I was cruising (120-140 km/h) along the 401 in my American fashion centre," said the students. lock brakes, and better handling and stability to protect land-barge of a car about a month ago wten I flew past the passengers in case of an accident. Maria Bystrin, the Fashion Arts The Fashion Arts program an old Ford Model A that must have been on its way to Not only are the cars capable of maintaining higher instructor coordinating the event. tries to run the New York tripev- an antique car show or something. I noticed the wocfden speeds safely, but the 400-series highways are designed rims, the excessive ground clearance, and the bumpy "(It is the students") chance to cry year, usually having between to safely allow speeds of approximately 140 km/h. The ride the driver was experiencing when a thought crossed see the magnitude of the indus- 25-45 students participate. highways are banked in the turns, similar to the way my mind. race tracks are. If we raised the speed limit to about 120 try." "It's into its fifth year now." Cars and driver edtication have come a long way. km/h, average people wouldn't be breaking the law The students will be travelling said Bystrin. "We usually get a Why has the maximum speed limit, set back in 1979, every day. not been adjusted accordingly? to New York by bus and staying good response (to it)."' I break it, you break it, your grandmother breaks it, The answer: money. If the government raised the at a hotel on the west side of the Kelly Kennedy, in her first and most police cars I see are breaking it. It's obvious maximum speed limit on 400-series highways to 120 that no one agrees with the current speed limit, but the city. Their itinerary includes an year of the program is excited km/h there would be considerably fewer speeders. The government hasn't raised it. If they raised the speed extensive tour of the city's fash- about the trip. "I sec New York majority of people drive between 110-120 km/h with limit they would lose out on a lot of the revenue speed- only the occasional person at about 130-180 km/h. ion industry. as the fashion capital,"" she said. ing tickets generate. But, they could increase the amount Here's an interesting quote from a report released in charged for speeding above the new limit. These days Ainong other highlights, they "I think (the trip) will be really 1992 by the US Department of Transportation: "The when you get nailed for 15 km/h over the limit, the fine will be visiting a textile mill and fun. and also a learning experi- results of the study indicate that lowering posted speed is only about $60. If they raised the limit to a more rea- a costume museum, as well as ence." limits as as or raising speed by much 20 mph, limits by sonable 120 km/h, they could charge $500 tines for the the showroom and design studio The trip is open to all students as much as 15 mph, had little effect on motorists' same offense and probably make the same amount of ... collected at the study sites indicated speeds Data that money overall. of the Anne Klein design compa- in the Fashion Arts program, but the majority of speed limits are posted below the aver- Some say that people will just go even faster if we ny. this year all of the participants traffic. the limits age speed of Lowering speed below raise the limit, but I think that people just want to drive Linda Reader, the coordinator are in their first year. Students tte 50th percentile does not reduce accidents, but does at a comfortable and reasonable speed, which just hap- the Fashion Arts program, said pay the of the trip, which significantly increase driver violations. Conversely, pens to be about 120 km/h. of cost the trip is beneficial to the stu- will be $495. Number Et Cetera October 19, 1995 LIFESTYLES Recovering alcoholics come clean about abuse Two profiles look at pain and suffering brought on by alcoholism

by Tanya Duggan my goals and dreams back and I

It's 25 degrees on a summer care about them."

evening and there are about 15 "I'm also reliable now. When

teenagers sitting by the river I say I'm going tb do something,

drinking themselves into oblivion. I do it!"

Some pass out only to wake up Her dream is to open up a

the next morning feeling half- treatment centre in Toronto for dead in the same place where they adolescents so she can give some- had their last sip of beer. thing back. to live this Jennifer, 20, used Jenn is part of a support group

life every weekend. and said she offers her services by will celebrate fourth She her reaching out to anyone who wants year of sobriety next June. help. She was a lucky one, whose "I've done a lot of peer educa- mother sent her to the United tion. I went to schools and talked States for treatment for drug and about my experience." alcohol abuse when she was just Jenn said that as far as her 16. "drinking buddies" go, she doesn't The setting for this interview chum with them anymore. was in a coffee shop at Yonge and "Most of them have dropped Bloor. Jennifer preferred to go out of school or worse. Today, there because she "can get a pop LISA CARTWRIGHT I'm glad I did it (got sober)), and smoke cigarettes." Self-help groups are often the only place for alcoholics to turn. They provide support and because I didn't have to wait 30 or She has just graduated from comfort for those willing to admit and deal with their problem. more years to straighten out." high school with honors, and has Jenn. time she let all the air out of her at home anymore ... I had no Jennifer is grateful to those spent the last three and a half When asked how it all started, teacher's car tires for failing her. place to go so I stayed." who tossed her a lifeline. years working with an organiza- she said, "Well 1 started 'huffing' "Today I know it was my fault She remembers saying good- "I'd be dead mentally and spir- tion called Youth Link, which glue when I was 13, isn't that dis- that I failed." bye to her little brother in the itually ... probably be prostituting conducts seminars about teenage gusting? I was so sick. I also But she said back then "I hallway at the treatment centre. or worse. I've learned that it's a pregnancy and drug use. drank on weekends and smoked would blame anyone I could for "I was so sad and I felt like such a progressive disease and that it's Her future for the next four pot during the week. Weed and my troubles and then try and loser," she said. also a family disease." years will be at Ryerson hash, that is." screw them over." Jenn stayed there for four Jenn said she must continue on Polytechnic University where she Jenn didn't think she was said she was drunk months. a daily basis to work on herself will take social work. an Jenn when and to be careful with the deci- She describes her upbringing alcoholic. she felt like the "Queen of the "I hated it there but I knew 1 sions she makes. as "lower class" and says her "How could 1 be, I was only Universe" and as if she was "the had no choice. By the end of the 16'.'" She said she plans to continue mother supported the family best-looking chick on earth." four months I didn't want to on the path she's on now, one day because her father was an "alco- She reminisced about skipping But inside, she said, "I was shy leave," she said. "They didn't just

classes and failing courses. and quiet but also sneaky and tell me how bad drugs and alcohol at a time. holic, " who drifted in and out of to others to enter her life. "I put my poor mother through conniving. I was a real Jekyll and were for me. They taught me life And about the hell of alcoholism she says: "We used to have to go to utter hell. My sister and I would Hyde." skills; they taught me how to have

women's shelters when we were stay out until all hours of the Counsellors at a treatment cen- fun sober. Real fun," she said. "There's nothing I hated more

younger because we had no night. Sometimes we wouldn't tre attended by her sister, sug- It was in treatment that Jenn than to hear people preach ... (but) money and we went to organiza- even come home. She would be gested Jenn receive some help. learned to talk about her feelings I would let them know there's a better way - tions that gave us food to eat. worried sick about us." "1 was totally appalled, I and feel secure about herself. meaning when they're sick of the life they're But, I was well-loved," said She said she had no respect for couldn't believe it. My Mom told When asked what's different in Jennifer, who prefers to be called leading, there's a better one." authority. She talked about the me I had to slay or I couldn't live her life today, she said, "I have Years of substance abuse finally over and man focuses on future

by Tanya Duggan out of it," he said. view in High Park. Life was becoming worthless. ings and making a list of all those He's 25 years old, 178 cen- John remembers when he was John spent three months in a He didn't want to live, but was too who have been harmed by the

timetres, 82 kilograms with brown 19, he fell asleep on the subway rehabilitation program for drug scared to die. behaviour with a willingness to hair, blue eyes and a tan. He and woke up to find someone and alcohol abuse. A few months after leaving the make amends.

looks like a runway model. He holding a gun to his head. Two "I hated it there. The counsel- rehabilitation program and carry- "I truly didn't think I could

was raised in Toronto, comes men were trying to rob him. lors were really nice and tried to ing on his drinking habits, he change, but this man offered hope

from an upper-class family and Luckily, the train pulled into a do their best, but it just wasn't for decided to go to an Alcoholics to me. I didn't want to listen but I grew up attending private schools. station and people came on, so the me," he said. Anonymous meeting. had to. I was desperate," he said. He looks like he's got it made. thugs ran off. John said he really wanted to "I despised these meetings That was five years ago. Well, almost. But he wasn't always that get well and feel better but because everyone was so much John swears that this man His name is John and he calls lucky. John was once hospital- couldn't understand why he wasn't older than me and all they talked helped him change his life from himself an alcoholic/addict. ized after falling down and hitting getting better. He did all of the about was their problems. I got an utterly despairing, lost soul, to "People think because I'm so his head. work he was told to do and it still so sick of it," he said. a person filled with happiness, young I could never be an alco- "I was in Toronto Western hos- didn't work. It was at these meeting that and contentment. holic ... what a joke," he snorts. pital for three weeks because I left John graduated from the three- John eventually met a man to

John began experimenting with a bar in a blackout and fell down month program and a short time whom he could relate. After lots of soul-searching alcohol with friends when he was the escalator at Bathurst station. I later he was drinking again and "Finally I met someone who and practicing the 12 steps, John

in grade eight. was in a coma for a week," he doing drugs. had felt the same way I did. I has progressed from feeling like a

The kids he hung out with said. His parents would not let him guess this man saw the pain I was "useless, fearful and empty came from affluent backgrounds. At thai point, John's parents stay at their house and his friends in and told me that I could do junkie," to a man with a promis-

short of were gelling didn't want to support him either. something about it. I didn't They were never money. worried and began ing future.

"For the first few years of my appealing to doctors for help. He couldn't hold a job or stay in believe him but 1 decided to go He takes acting classes now drinking 1 was just partying with They didn't know what to do. school. have a coffee with him anyway." and has been in many commer- the guys and never thought any- Neither did John. "I didn't want to leave the This man showed John what cials on television. He plans to thing of it. My grades suffered at "I knew there was something house and I didn't want to talk to the A. A. program was all about continue his acting but said his school and I got into some trouble wronj: with me but 1 didn't know anybody. I had given up and 1 and the 12 steps that they follow. recovery is his first priority. with the police. I never attributed what. I thought 1 was a bad per- didn't think anyone understood These 12 steps include: admit- it to alcoholism ... 1 just thought I son and I cursed myself for being me. 1 felt totally hopeless," said ting to being powerless oves alco- With Linda Fair was a teenager and I would grow so weak," he said during an inter- John. hol, admitting to moral shortcom- files from LIFESTYLES October 19, 1995 Humber Et Cetera Co-dependents need to help themselves first by Linda Fan gain safety, iderttity and self- out of these situations, writes People who live with, or care worth, writes Smith. Smith. This is referred to as for, an alcoholic or drug addict These people often have crisis- "breaking the cycle." This is the are in danger of being hooked on filled lives and put themselves in only way to stop the abuse and the destructive relationship, say stressful environments. "It can be possibly help the chemically- experts on compulsive behavior. compared to living in a war zone. dependent person get the help People stay in these situations You learn the survival skills you they need. and protect these people, some- need but when the war is over, "Our healthy skills, atrophied and weakened through lack of times unknowingly, said Joey you find it very difficult to func- Noble, a professor at Humber tion without the stress," she use, simply need to be redevel- College who has a Masters degree writes. oped. This is true for all of us, even the most damaged," she in Social Work. Co-dependency is learned, writes. Co-dependent people actually explained Smith. If someone has Living with these abusers is a aid in the destructive behaviour of been brought up in a family problem for the co-dependent. those they nurture by not dealing where one family member is an There is often a lot of emotional with the problem. "There is a abuser, there will be co-dependent abuse and sometimes physical fear of loss of the relationship if behaviour. abuse. The chance of depression, LISA they (the co-dependent) stood up Each family may deal with it CARTWRIGHT anger, severe crying, temper to the person's problem," said differently. If there is a lot of Substance abuse affects those living with a chemically- tantrums and suicide attempts are dependent person. Often, spouses, friends and children Noble. screaming or physical abuse, this also evident, writes Harriet become co-dependent and stay with the abuser to protect or Co-dependency is a state of behaviour will be somewhat nor- save them. Goldhor Lerner, author of "The painful dependence on compul- mal to the co-dependent. These Dance of Anger" (1990). support groups for chemically- with alcoholics. sive behavior and on approval people will usually find their The best way to break the dependent people. Groups similar "The co-dependent should get seeking, writes Ann W. Smith, in adult life is similar to their ado- cycle is by getting help either pro- to these exist for co-dependent help for themself first to take a her book "Overcoming lescent life, writes Smith. fessionally or with a support people like Al-anon, for adult strong stand to know what kind of Perfection" (1985). The reason- It is very important that co- group. Alcoholics Anonymous children of alcoholics, as well as stand to make and how to do it," ing for this behavior is to try to dependents try to get themselves and Narcotics Anonymous have Al-ateen, for children dealing said Noble. Studies find Substance abuse Users of drugs and alcohol drunk driving face severe repercussions leading cause Aicohcd Hallucinogens deadly to fetuses •can cause ulcers and liver dis- •vary in type and strength, fi'om of ease, 'mushrooms' to LSD. road deaths by Kerry Bader •Caffeine in large amounts may •is addictive. •can seriously impair judgment by Kerry Bader Doing drugs is one thing, but harm the fetus. •are psychologically addictive. Driving while impaired is the doing drugs while you are preg- • Cannabis may cause abnormal Amphetamines/Specd/Uppers single largest cause of death and nant is double trouble. fetus development, an undersize •can cause violent or paranoid Inhalents and Solvents (Glue, injury in Canada. Some substances may not be baby, and behavioral problems reactions, and others) According to the Toronto- harmful lo you, but deadly to the later on. •are addictive. j •can cause depressed, violent or based Addiction Research fetus you are carrying. • Cocaine and crack may cause Foundation, more than 38 per The Addiction Research suicidal reactions. miscarriage, premature delivery, Barbiturates/Downers liver, lung,^ cent of all drivers killed on Foundation advises that if you are •can cause kidney, and malformation of fetus. •can slow doWn breathing to the Canadian roads had been drink- pregnant or planning to become heart, brain and blood damage. • Nausea medication may cause point of death, ing prior to their deaths, and pregnant, you should tell your •are addictive. severe harm to the fetus. •are addictive. young people are at the highest doctor about any drugs you are • Opiates may cause miscarriage, risk. taking, legal or illegal. (^iates/Heroin/Morpltlne premature delivery, slow mental Benzodiazepines (Valiani) Motor vehicle accidents are Taking drugs can have danger- •can cause liver disease and brain and physical development and •are sometimes prescribed for the number one killers of those ous effects on a fetus including: damage. anxiety and insomnia, under 25. baby withdrawal. •Alcohol may cause deformities •are addictive. •are safe if used under the super- to Statistics • According and mental retardation. Tobacco may cause miscar- vision of a doctor, Canada, alcohol is the most • Amphetamines may cause mis- riage, premature delivery, an •can become addictive if over Steroids (Anabolic) used drug in the country, and carriage, premature delivery, and undersize baby, stillbirth and crib used •can cause aggressive and para- combined with other drugs, it is death. low birth weight. noid reactions. causing havoc on roadways. •can cause male breast develop- ARF pharmacists say drugs Caffeine if in ment, testicle shrinkage, such as cocaine and so called •rarely causes harm used low "soft drugs," such as marijuana, moderation. sperm count and impotence, can also seriously impair judg- •can cause tremors, ulcers, sleep •can cause females to grow more ment. and mood disorders if used regu- body and face hair, deepen their

"Cocaine is a stimulant, and larly. voices and leave them unable to

marijuana has some mild hallu- *is addictive. ^ •; bear children. cinogenic effects. It's not a •can cause headaches, nose- good idea to drive with any of Cannabis/Manijuana/Haslush bleeds, stomach aches, acne and •can cause hormonal changes this stuff," noted a representa- high blood [H-essure. that may alter normal patterns of tive of the ARF Drug and •can stunt growth, damage the Alcohol Line. growth and sexual development liver and harden arteries. A 1993 study, published in •can cause lung cancer, emphyse- an Accident Analysis and ma, and bronchitis, Tobacco Prevention Journal, found that •can harm the immime system, •can cause lung, colon, mouth, of the 474 motor vehicle acci- •are psychologically addictive. throat, pancreas, bladder and cer- dents analyzed, 13.9 per cent of vical cancer. drivers tested positive for Cocaine •can cause chronic bronchitis, cannabis. •can cause sudden death due to emphysema, heart disease and Even a simple cold medica- heart failure, stroke, convulsions tion, when combined with alco- and damage to breathing sys- stroke, hol, can leave the consumer teihs. •is addictive.

tired and unable to focus or •is addictive. Compiled by Kerry Bader drive. The Ontario Medical Association urges the public to read the packaging on all over Important Phone Numbers the counter drugs. According to the ARF, more Drug and Alcohol Info Line Alcoholics Anonymous charges arc laid for drinking and BIATRISS DANSO •MeU-o Toronto: (416)595-6111 •Metro Toronto: (416) 487-5591 •Ontario toll-free: 1-800-INFO- Al-anon, Al-ateen driving than any other federal Any type of drug use by pregnant women can result in men- offence. ARF (463-6273) •Metro Toronto (416) 366-4072 tal and/or physical problems for their fetuses. Humber Et Cetera October 19, 1995 Nroivi :ext4S1< Extinction of endangered animals spells disaster for next generation

by Shannon Williams since 1970. serious enough or important. Ancient Asian medical prac- "There are laws, but enforce- We've seen fines ranging from tices and demands in the pet trade ment is the problem and people $1,000 to $5,000, which are not pose a major threat to endangered inevitably get around any of the enough." species, warn conservationists. existing laws," said Sim. For instance, penalties for the

The black market trade is based "The Trade and Endangered killing of black bears for their gall- on "ancient belief's, cultures and Species Act (baris transport of) bladders are extremely low, said religious practices," said Wayne endangered species from country Smith. "In Ontario, in 1991, there .Sim, an environmenial professor to country or across international were 15 arrests and 15 convictions, who teaches the State of the borders ... so they take the part but the average fine was $l,.500. Environment course at Humber they want off the animal." But a These numbers are not as high as

College. "The seal's penis is used poacher must be caught red hand- we would like them to be." as an aphrodisiac, and the black ed in order to be arrested. "In terms of punishment: In bear's gallbladder is said to relieve "Penalties could mean imprison- every case the importer will arthritis." But, there is no real sci- ment," said Sim. But for many, the always lose the item and it will not entific evidence that these animal money involved in the black mar- be returned," said Wildlife Officer parts actually relieve arthritic pain ket trade is worth the short time in for CITES, Kim Hason. or act as a sexual stimulant, he Jail. The importer could be taken to said. In Rwanda, for example, a court and may receive a fine or a According to the World rhino's horn could bring in as prison term. Wildlife Fund, 50 per cent of much as $750 a kilogram. In the past two years, there have

endangered species are there, part- "I guess it boils down to neces- been about 950 incidents where ly because of tradional Asian sity. If a poacher could kill a black individuals have lost CITES-listed The Committee on Endangered Wildltife medical practices. rhino and gel the horn they are .set goods, said Hason. "There are a number of synthet- for life," said Sim. "if they get The smuggling of endangered of Canada/1995. ic and herbal a ternatives," said away with it, to them the risk is species parts is also regulated by Canadian Species at Risk Silia Smith, director of Canadian worth it." CITES, said Smith. "It is hard to Mammalst Beluga Whale, Fish: Acadian 'Whitefish, Aurora operations for the World Society In Canada, enforcement is done catch smugglers because it's not Bowhead Whale, Eastern Trout, Salish Sucker. for the Protection of Animals. by park rangers who are employed like finding drugs. Dogs can't sniff Cougar, Reptiles and Amphibians: "Many Asian doctors know of by the Ministry of Natural them out. The dried powdered Peairy Caribou, Right Whale, Sea Bianchard's Cricket Frog, Blue them but they don't think that they Resources. But 'for every one bones of a tiger or a black bear's Otter, Wolverine. Racer, Lake Erie Watersnake, work because their ancestors did it ranger there arc approximately gallbladder doesn't smell like any- wiih (he real animal parts." 1,000 acres of land to cover, so thing." Birds: Acadian Flycatcher, Leatherback Turtle. They are causing six of the they have a slim chance of catch- WWF investigators warn when Burrowing Owl, Eskimo Curlew, Hants: Cucumber Tree, Hoary world's eight bear species to ing a poacher," sard Sim. a species becomes extinct, both Harlequin Duck, Henslow's Mountain mint, Mountain Avens, decline, according to an annual The problem with establishing poachers and doctors will find a Sparrow, Kirtiand's Warbler, Prickly Pear Cactus, Slender endangered species list produced laws and protected sanctuaries is substitute. As the rhino popula- Mountain and Piping Plover, Bush Clover, Slender Mouse-ear by the World Wildlife Fund. The the government does not have tions have declined, hunting of the Northern Bobwhite, Peregrine Cress. Small White Ladys' illegal trade in Asiatic black bear enough money to support the Saigo Antelope has accelerated, Falcon, Spotted Owl, Whooping Slipper, Tread-leaved Sundew, gallbladders imperil this protected patrolling -of the protected areas. with whole herds being wiped out Crane. Wood Poppy. large mammal. Gallbladders are The Convention on International for the trade of their horns. Tlie World Wildlife Fund's Ten Most used in Oriental medicines to fight Trade in Endangered Species of The pet trade is blamed for the fevers and reduce inflammations. the Wild Fauna and Flora, which steady decline in the number of Endangered Species List (International) The black market trade has also regulates the trade of animals has parrots found in the Indoncsiaii Tiger: Fewer than 6,000 of these tion. Taxol is a promising anti- left rhino populations in a danger- 30 inspectors for all of Canada, Islands in the last two years. magnificent cats are likely to cancer agent. ous state. According to the WWF, due to government cutbacks, said But dangerously low numbers remain in the wild. All tigers are Atlantic Biuefin Tuna: rhinos are primarily killed for their Smith. don't stop poachers from killing native to Asia and live in tem- Overfishing in the Atlantic has valuable horns, which are ground In Canada, the fines for killing certain species e. h year, accord- perate regions, such as Siberia, caused this s^iecies to decline by into powder and used as a fever- an endangered animal doesn't deter ing to the Worlo Wildlife list. and tropical regions, such as 80 per cent over the last 20 reducing agent in traditional poachers. With fewer than 6 JOG tigers in Southeast Asia. Tigers face a years. Oriental medicines. In Africa, "The biggest fine in Canada is Asia, poaching for use in Oriental variety of threats from habitat Hawksbili Sea Turtle: Named black rhino populations have $100,000," said Smith. "But most medicines has accelerated and loss to poaching. for its distinctive beak, the dropped to fewer than 2.()0(); a judges won't impose it because become the most urgent threat to Black Rhino: In Africa, num- Hawksbili is the principal source decline of more than 95 per cent they don't think that the crime is the species' survival in the future. bers have dropped to fewer than of "tortoise shell" souvenirs and 2,000. Rhinos are killed for their trinkets. The market for tortoise valuable horns. shell is a major threat to the

Giant Panda: Less than 1,000 species' survival, even though it left in the wild in China. Giant is officially banned by most pandas may face extinction countries. before the end of the century Saigo Antelope: Found in unless drastic conservation mea- Mongolia and Russia, its horn sure are taken. Giant pandas has been used in traditional threats range from habitat loss, Chinese medicine for centuries. to trade and poaching. Hunting of saigo antelope has Asiatic Black Bear: Six of the accelerated due to the declining world's eight bear species are numbers of black rhino. declining in numbers due to Egyptian Tortoise: Found in habitat loss and poaching for the Egypt, this small desert living b-ade of gallbladders. tortoise is sold in markets for Himalayan Yew: Found in sec- pets and also used as an ingredi-

tions of Bhutan, Afghanistan, ent in fertility medicines. Pakistan, India, Nepal, Burma Red and Blue Lory: Less than and China, this slow growing 3,000 parrots exist in the

conifer is considered endangered Indonesian islands. Pet collectors .due to deforestation, trade and have wiped out one-third of them ENVIRONMENT CANADA GRAPHICS heavy collection for taxol extrac- in the last two to three years. There are a variety of reasons species become endangered. Loss of habitat, use of animal parts for traditional medicine and the making of consumer products are some of them. "

MILLENNIUM October 19, 1995 Humber Et Cetera Brighter days await, Crime in future promise futurists unclear by Angela Gilchrist Remember the good old days development of computer technol- futurists and many of Many see a new revised reli- by Joe Mercer Many when we didn't have to lock our For many, the chaos of riots, ogy and its ability to look at the Nostradamus' followers, however, gion that would have concepts doors before going to sleep at droughts, air pollution, earth- state of the planet and its future feel that because of numerological never seen before. Maybe even night? What about the time our quakes and incurable diseases have prospects. discrepancies, the date will be one religiqn for all people. parents used to leave their cars left them with little hope for the This is what he terms a "global more around 3797 A.D. According to Omni magazine, a a According to futurists people running outside the comer store, future. But individuals do exist brain," meaning sense of a new type of car will be devel- who focus on the brighter side of world community. will also find working easier in the not worrying about somebody oped. In fact, such a car is already what lies ahead. Muller has a positive outlook future. stealing them in production. The new car will be They are called futurists. on the 21st century. He predicts Cellphones, beepers and lap-top Those days are long gone. made entirely of carbon fibers and These people are from all walks global population growth will sta- computers that can link workers glass. This construction would Many Canadian and American of life. They are business people, bilize within 70 years and environ- from cars to offices already make reduce the car's weight by 75 per cities are facing more crime scientists, teachers, technologists mental degradation will balance life easier. But according to cent and cost by 90 per cent. than ever before. Is crime and any others concerned with the out in 55 years. Arthur Shostak, a sociology pro- Another bonus of the vehicle becoming worse in today's soci- way the world is headed. Another upbeat look into the fessor at Drexel University and Futurists are usually divided future can be attributed to 16th member of the 30,000 member would be its gas mileage, with it ety, and will it deteriorate more into two camps. century writer Nostradamus, prob- World Futurist Society, people getting 150 miles a gallon. as we approach the new millen- On one side are the complain- ably the most famous of futurists. will become more involved with Futurist Richard Worzcl, nium? in in a ers. Those whose crystal-ball is Nostradamus predicted scientists their jobs than ever before. announced May speech "There is no one set of statis- covered in spider webs, surround- would find a reversal of the aging He said computers will become delivered to the Investment tics that say crime is rising and ed by black cloth and burning can- process. He foresaw medical treat- an accessory item, like earrings or Management Sales Executives in will continue to rise," said dles, hell-bent on the fact that ments for the disease of aging. In wrislwatches and we'll wear them Toronto: "We face a future of Sergeant Nigel Fontaine of the today's society is on a one-way his Centuries, Nostradamus wrote, everywhere. either great prosperity or of great Metro Police Force. Fontaine express ride to Armageddon. "the old, grovvn young with "All of us will be in a loop, pain and suffering. And we alone skin. senile lose their inside cyberspace, electronically went on to say, "It's very diffi- On the other hand, there are smooth The will alter the future, in the deci- cult to predict those who believe everything can confusion. Robotic luxury." knit together, " Shostak said in a what crime will be sions we make as individuals and be changed through the involve- Interpreters of Nostradamus' May 22, 1995 Toronto Star article like in the future, but we are as a society in whole". ment of the world's population. writings also claim he forsaw the on what American workers can best Worzel singled out the federal doing our and are working This idea has begun to break explosion of the Spaceshuttle expect as they face the millenni- budget and the Parti Quebecois together with the public. How through, according to futurist and Challenger, the emergence of um. referendum vote as the deciding society views crime is all rele- former U.N. Assistant Secretary- AIDS, the rise of Saddam Hussein This loop will shut out those factors of the 20th century, saying vant to the social existence at General, Robert Muller. In the and the depletion of the ozone with high school diplomas or less " that (the Parti Quebecois) must tiiat time January 17, 1995 issue of the layer, to name a few. and college grads will find them- lose the vote, for society to Financial Daily Post Muller said Good news for those who selves in jobs well below their skill be on Crime has existed since the he believes people have come to a believe in Armageddon, level. the "right track". beginning of time. Adam and "Ladies and gentlemen, "planetary consciousness," and are Nostradamus figured the world Fuiurisls also devote much talk we are Eve had to face it, the Mahaffy using it to better society. would come to an end around to sociological change in the literally balanced on a knife edge," and French families had to deal Muller credits this to the 1999. "future society". he said. with it, and we too will likely have to confront some form of crime in our lifetime. Bleak environmental future Recent cases such as the Paul Bernardo double murder trial and the O.J. Simpson murder unless is trial, have left many wondering change made now what is wrong with people in oiu- society. by Sean McGrillen with by- the federal govern- Some people believe the Global warming, ozone ment and they, in turn, work future looks bleak. "I think depletion and deforestation with the provinces towards crime is only going to get are the major issues humanity achieving their goals. worse," said Stacie Thomas, a will face in the next millenni- "Curtailing pollution and second-year Assistant um, says a representative of a ensuring drinking water regu- Legal stu- local environmental group. lations are our immediate con- dent "When people commit Dan McDermott, of cern," he said. crimes such as murder they can

Toronto-based Earthroots, However, in the wake of still get off I think capital pun- said the environment is going recent cutbacks, the Ontario ishment should be brought back to gel worse before it gets bet- Ministry of Environment and in so people will think twice ter, but that's no reason to Energy is concerned about before they commit some of throw in the towel. how effective it will be in the "We as human beings have future. Merchant said thai cur- these crimes." to learn to live in the confines rently, the ministry is funded While second-year Architec- of this planet, not without," by a budget of $331 million, ture student Anna Sulima doesn't McDermott said. but will sec a $55.4 million cut want capital punishment to be As bleak as the future may by the Tory government. brought back, she too believes appear, McDermott agreed The effect of the cuts won't that crime will rise, but only by some progress is being made, be felt for a while yet, but the comparison. but it will be overshadowed ministry is already in the "What we think is bad now is by other matters. process of designating which SHANNON WILLIAMS going to be worse then," said Consequences of environ- programs are more important

Sulima . "With new technology, mental abuse such as skin More must be done to protect the environment for future generations. and which are expendable, cancer from a depleted ozone, while hoping for the best. everything is going to advance "I'm sure they're not going and the greenhouse effect caused lem to deal with, but we did. cates. Programs calling for cleaner including crime. The only dif- to sacrifice the environment for by deforestation will continue and Every generation has problems and air and water are in place, but their ference is that crime will be fiscal restraint," Merchant said. worsen if this generation does not the reality is we're here to tackle effects are limited without more more organized and intelligent." Both Merchant and McDermott start doing something about it, it," he said. cooperation from other groups, In the past few months, the believe the biggest issues lacing McDermott said, they'll have And as important as these said Jerry Merchant of the public has been overwhelmed the planet are deforestation, global by "two choices: commit suicide or issues are, McDermott said the Ministry of Environment. warming, and a depleting ozone. grisly murder trials, violent solve the problem." only way to solve the world's He cites the Great Lakes as an McDermott also said bombings and everyday crimes. McDermott agrecsr this is harsh, problems is to start at home. area where other hands are needed. humankind can expect more and Fontaine said it is impossible to but it is the only way to get the "Think act locally. "There's only so much regulating globally, more weather disturbances slike determine what crime will be point across that the younger gen- We're one big ecosystem," he said. you can do without the United hurricanes, which are increasingly no longer put the like in the future. "Maybe it will eration can The idea of acting locally is States and federal governments, being attributed to melting polar be acceptable in the future, who's blame on their parents. "My gen- what Ontario's Ministry of said Merchant. ice caps. "Warmer temperatures eration said we didn't have a prob- Environment and Energy advo- Environmental policy is dealt create problems," he said. to know, we're not there yet." ,

Teacher writes East coast outsiders '18-year novel' storm across Canada by Patricia Wilkinson his novel at the evening's ban- by Renee Desjardins A Humbcr literary teacher quet. Fresh-faced New Glasgow will relive Chinese-Canadian his- "I hope to have people inter- natives, sandbox, are cracking tory through his first novel at two ested enough to read the book, to into the Canadian music scene Vancouver writer festivals this share the experiences," said weekend. Choy. with a vengeance. Their catchy hit "Curious" has Wayson Choy will take his The novel, which was released gained them recognition across book, The Jade Peony, to both the on October 15, centres around a Canada. Currently, they are tour- Vancouver International Writers' Chinese family in Vancouver's ing across Ontario and Readers' Festival and A Chinatown dealing with the and are plan- ning to catch up with the Writer's World - Surrey Writer's depression and World War II. Watchmen in late October for a Conference. The book is written through the Choy, an English teacher for eyes of three children as they West coast tour. 25 years, said the trip will not struggle between Canadian and sandbox played two shows at only help bring attention to his Chinese culture. Lee's Palace on Wednesday night. One of the shows was an all-ages book but also publicize Humber "I wanted to celebrate the his- COURTESY PHOTO College. torical background of Chinese event to cater to the group's many Nova Scotia's sandbox has many younger fans. younger fans. In a interview at "I'll be advertising Humber Canadians," said Choy. "It's different." real effect on him. The Second Cup, guitarist Mike School of Writers, to tell people attempting to explain" how people Smith said he finds it hard to "She didn't even know I was in Smith and vocalist Paul Murray that learning how to write is part survived when there was so much write songs that are different, but a band," said Murray. "She knew of the process," said depression and poverty." talked about the band. Choy. "This not so different that people are that I sang, but had no idea we had is opportunity for the as The book has been dubbed 'the Unfortunately, the interview was an school turned off by them. come this far." cut short by the shop's owner ask- well to publicize their faculty." 1 8-year novel,' because the origi- "It is really easy to go (oo far," sandbox is made up of Paul - The Vancouver native, who nal idea was created in 1977 in a ing us to leave his establishment said Smith. "You want to go off in Murray, Mike Smith, Jason will be sharing the spotlight with University of British Columbia so much for supporting Canadian another direction, but you want Archibald, guitarist, Scott authors from all over the globe, writing class. The short story talent. people to know it's you." McFarlane, bassist, and Troy will read at three of the festival's was the winning entry in the The group has been together for Despite a lot of focus on the Shanks, drummer. The group all workshops on October 19. On Chronicle Creative Writing two and a half years, and in that east coast with the success of grew up together in Nova Scotia, Saturday, he will speak at the Competition, and was republished time they've released an indie EP Sloan and Superfriendz, Smith playing hockey and leading the conference about the evolution of about 22 times. called maskman. and Murray said that sandbox was proverbial Canadian life. A publisher saw the story "(maskman) is now a collectors never really part of the East coast The group rented a U-Haul and about two years ago and asked item," said Smith. "There were music scene. borrowed one of their dad's trucks Choy 10 write a collection that only about a thousand copies made "We were in a different scene," to go out on tour the first time eventually became a novel. so if you have one you're lucky." said Murray. "The other one that around. They even camped out The Jade Peony, which is Their latest release, bionic, has didn't get the attention." most of the way. available in the Humber book- so far sold over 25,000 copies. said his aspirations for store this week, has already bionic has only been released in Both Smith and Murray cited Smith as their are simple. "I'd like to received positive reviews. Choy Canada, but Smith is hopeful an the Rheostatics favourite sandbox five that has sold the rights of his novel to American distribution deal \^^ill be Canadian band. They also said the make records get success- CBC radio to be aired in full created in the near future. Rheostatics would be one of their fully, no sufficiently..." length next fall. "We don't like to buy a CD first choices for touring mates. "Successively," suggested His second novel, a continua- where every song sounds the Murray is the nephew of singer Murray.

GARY GELLERT tion of the first, is already in the same," said Smith. "We tried to Anne Murray, but said being relat- "Yeah, successively better," fin-

Humber's Wayson Choy. works. come out with 1 2 songs that sound ed to the singing great has had no ished Smith.

Monopoly champion "had them all cornered"

by Lisa Weir not to trade right away so that I in I996» where he will compete is an incredible experience. some of the cities, organizers had The son of a Winnipeg real could build up enough money to against Monopoly players from "He (Bartel) doesn't realize to turn people away because of the estate agent had the luck of the buy houses," said Bill Bartel, an more than 40 countries. what he's in for," Bleiweiss said. large number of wishful competi- dice last Friday at Canada's 18-year-old high school student The- winner in southern France "They love Canadians, and the fact tors. National Monopoly Champion- from Winnipeg. "I had them all will be awarded $15,140 U.S. - the that you're Canadian is the best At the national event, competi- cornered." ships in Toronto. exact amount of money used in a thing about it." tors sporting black fiedoras, sus- "I waited long enough. I Bartel will represent Canada at Monopoly game. The Monopoly Games are held penders, and looks of intensity, encouraged the other opponents the World Games in Monte Carlo Bartel said has playing every four years-JDespite luck he been bad played for one hour and 45 min- Monopoly for many years. His this time arounas^i«uijiCrs&.said he Some more facts about Monopoly utes, making it the fastest strategy is to buy everything will compete iij Monopoly championship game • Official Monopoly Guinness • According to computer statis- except for utilities, and his favorite tion in ever played.'" Book of World Records include tics, the spaces most frequently properties are Tennessee, New his titid The youngest regional champi- playing the game in a moving ele- landed are Dlinois Avenue, on Go York and St. James. "h{ without vator for 16 days; in a bathtub for on, 15-year-old Marie-Mai Dauzet and B & O Railroad. "When I was a kid we used to making said. "It from Montreal, wrapped a white 99 hours; upside down for 36 • Seven is the most common die play at family gatherings. I think I enab ithout even hours; and in a treehouse for 286 feather boa around her shoulders total thrown. learned from my parents," he said. tali hours. and held her hair in place with a • In 1972, the Atlantic City Bartel is considering going to 'was all over 20 minutes into • Every year, Parker Brothers sequined headband adorned with a Commissioner of Public Works Bible school and becoming a min- the game, Bleiweiss added. prints more money than both the single feather. Caterers in similar threatened to change the names of ister or pursuing a career in real The championships were held at U.S. and Royal Canadian Mints. attire fed the onlookers a variety of the real Baltic and Mediterranean estate. Toronto's Design Exchange, on • Parker Brothers has "constructed hors d'oeuvres on silver platters, Avenues, but public outcry vetoed He captured the championship Bay Street, following a series of more than five billion little green as well as champagne, coffee, and title from Toronto real estate agent regional championships held in the bill. houses since they first began pro- Jay Bleiweiss, the previous nation- Vancouver, Montreal, Winnipeg, juice. • In Cuba, the game had a strong ducing the game. al champion. and Toronto. Dauzet said she didn't have the following until Fidel Castro took • The longest Monopoly game Bleiweiss competed at the At the regional level, about 900 luck she needed to win Friday's ever played was 1,680 hours or 70 power and ordered all sets world championships four years people participated for the chance game. She said the qualifying days straight. destroyed. ago in Berlin, finishing second. to compete nationally, said Michel game in Montreal was easier and • There is a braille Monopoly set • Monopoly is sold in 45 countries He said that participating in the Dupuis, director of marketing for that she will compete again to lie. • -\ ^ andlSI ^^i^a^vi^^siff World Monopoly Championships Parker Brothers. Dupuis said in defend her title. ENTERTAINMENT October 19, 1995 Number Et Cetera Dark, explosive rockers seek greater exposure

by Verena Varga flashy guitar riffs and mighty the money."

What began as an excuse to drums, is one that remains distinct. Shwetz is not just the party has snowballed into an inde- Besides headlining at over 40 singer/guitarist of the band, but pendent record and a clubs in 15 cities, the band got North a also producer of the first album American tour for a southern chance to open for internationally and writer of the music and lyrics Ontario band. acclaimed bands such as the for the material on the record. The Based out of London, Ontario, Watchmen, Pure, 54*40, Big album is released on Shwetz's own The Last Supper, composed of Sugar, One and The Pursuit of label, Vamp Records. Sam Scanga, Dan Shwetz, Matt Happiness. The CD is of exceptional quali- McCarthy and Pete Walker, "start- "Being seen by as many people ty soundwise, which can often be a ed out as an excuse to booze and as possible is very important for an problem with indie releases. The travel," said David Baines, road independent band like us," said overall feel of the album is thick manager and arbitrator of the Baines. "Our goal in the coming and dark, but lislenable. band. "But it has quickly evolved year is to go on tour with a bigger into something bigger and better." band, so we can get some exposure "The plan is to break into the Although the band has only on a larger scale." US. market first and then the been together since March of last Their debut album, Beginning Canadian (market). The reason

year, they have already conquered of the End, was completed in the behind this is that it is easier for us

many hurdles. They have enjoyed summer and is currently available to cover more cities and clubs in

radio play on university stations, in London record stores. less time in the States, here we recorded their first album and Nationwide release will not be would have to be on the road for a proven their ability to perform until January, because major artists ridiculous amount of time to reach live. usually put their products on the the same amount of people," said Their engagement at Toronto's market in the fall and independent Shwetz. Lee's Palace last Thursday was an releases often drown in their wake, The tour will include dates in explosive performance. Lead explained Baines. Seattle; San Francisco, Los singer and guitarist Dan Shwetz "We will be touring in the Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans and displayed a commanding presence States until January, three shows a Miami. Upon the return of The on stage, which had the audience week, and try to get as much expo- Last Supper, not only will their hexed until the last screaming gui- sure as possible. Then when we tar chords faded. return, there will actually be a CD be officially released, but their The sound of The Last Supper market for us," said Shwetz. "If first video for "Ignorance," which VERENA VEGA could be distantly related to Bush, we were to put the CD in stores was filmed over the summer, will Band leader Dan Shwetz has a commanding stage presence. but the overall vibration, past the now, we would be the ones losing be ready for the public. Shredding guitar sounds drive Gang of Four by Jason Pickup who wants to be a serial killer.

"Political" is a dirty word for "But he hasn't got the spark to do

Andy Gill, guitarist for the semi- it," said Gill. nal British post-punk outfit Gang The song is one of several on of Four, who have often been Shrinkwrapped featured in direc- called just that. tor Peter Hall's film noir.

"I think it's misleading to say Delinquent, an entry at this year's we're a political band," said Gill, Sundance Film Festival. on the telephone from his New Aside from some work for York hotel room a week before a British television, the London- Toronto stop at the Phoenix. based band had been inactive "We're not peddling some politi- since 1991 's Mall, which didn't cal line. We never have done." even get released in their home What of is ped- Gang Four market. dling is a brand-new album, self- "It definitely wasn't a critical referentially entitled Shrink- flop," Gill argued, although he wrapped. They may not be raving admitted it was "a very flawed ideologues, but - as always - record." they have a strong point of view. One-third of Mall was "not so And "political" isn't the only word great," because of overproduction Gill and vocalist Jon King don't and too many dance beats, JASON PICKUP like. explained Gill, the album's pro- Gang of Four vocalist Jon King launches himself at the microphone for another song. "Banned Words," a bonus track ducer. He pulled in the reins for to the band's current single, Shrinkwrapped, which barkens Drama, energy, and passion fire live show "Tattoo," is a song full of words back to the minimalist, implicit they find suspicious, like "truth," ' by Jason Pickup back and forth, and thrust his Steve Monti. funk of their powerful 1979 debut. "history," and "dollars." The Gang of Four vocalist Jon waist in and out, as he flung his New songs like "Unburden," Entertainment! words are read over a post-indus- King was on his knees, breathing arms around above his snapping which deconstructs phone sex, But the most notable link is trial noise of fax machines and heavily. He had his anns on his neck. were impressive. And older tracks Gill's shredding guitar sounds, feedback. waist and a towel over his head. Then he collapsed all over like "Anthrax," with Gill's which have been restored to pri- "We say something out of the The rest of the band played on again. charred feedback, and "To Hell normal mainstream, and some macy on songs like "Better Him steadily around him, as King Guitarist Andy Gill, too, with Poverty," the band's greatest people may get threatened by than Me." climbed back, to his feefand clutched his stomach more than single, sounded as urgent as ever. that," said Gill. Indeed, the group The band has never sold many launched himself at the micro- once, after a mad dash around the "We'll get drunk on cheap has been banned twice from the records, but rock heavyweights phone for another song. stage. wine," King sang. "The cheque British Broadcasting Corporation. like R.E.M., Fugazi, and The aging King was dramatic, Mostly, Gill was stoic and pur- will arrive. It's in the post again." Gang of Four songs "describe Ministry have cited Gang of energetic, and passionate, during poseful. His left the stage aspects of our lives and other lives Four as a major influence. Gill buzzsaw guitar on As €^ng of Four the band's performance at the songs like "Return the Gift" before returning for two encores, as we see it," said Gill. "We like produced the first album by the to present a lot of things ironical- Red Hot Chili Peppers, who may Phoenix on October 11. He clashed beautifully with the O'Keefe knowingly waved to the bring Gang of Four back through screamed violently, sang passion- manic fiiry of King, and the sim- crowd. "Goodbye! Goodbye!

"Tattoo" tells the story of an North America on a tour early in ately, and spoke softly. He ple, lurching rhythms of bassist Goodbye!" alienated man in the U.S. Midwest the new year. jumped up and down, swayed Lawrence O'Keefe and dnunmer He didn't mean it, and the Humber Et Cetera October 19, 1995 ENTERTAINMENT How to get ahead in broadcasting

Nicole Kidman gives a crash course on success in the 90's

by Leeanne Lavis Larry Maretta (Malt Dillon) is book by Joyce Maynard with a

In the small town of Little Suzanne's unsuspecting husband. screenplay by Buck Henry. It was

Hope, Suzanne Stone's (Nicole He works at a local Italian eatery shot almost entirely in and around

Kidman) forecast is calling for that his family owns. Although Toronto.

bone chilling temperatures. Larry is a "nice " guy, Suzanne Inspired by a true story, this

To Die For is really about one thinks he's too commonplace. evil film will have you analyzing

simple woman who wants it all Dillon's acting has always been the characters to death.

and knows the price she's willing underrated, and his performance in

to pay to quench that desire. this movie is sly and comical. The characters in this bizarre With her murderous pursuit in movie are unyielding. Kidman mind, Suzanne begins working does an excellent job turning with three students from a local

Suzanne into someone who is stu- high school. Suzanne is extremely pid and egotistical, but, at the manipulative and the students are same time, vulnerable and human. extremely susceptible. Her charac-

Her performance in this movie is ter has a very persuasive personal-

comparable to her exceptional per- ity.

formance in My Life. The movie is full of suspense Suzanne, who reports the and has a surprising ending. At

weather for a local cable channel, times the movie drags, so if you're firmly intends to become the next looking for an "action" flick this Barbara Walters. She craves atten- might not be the best choice. But tion from everyone and would kill if you want to watch a zany, weird to become a television star. and different movie, this is a good Kidman wonderfully mirrors a pick. personality type not unfamiliar to To Die For, which was direct- those who labor in the media. ed by Gus Van Sant, is based on a ENTERTAINMENT October 19, 1995 Humber Et Cetera Hard to find music haven Birthday a perfect gift Junkhouse's personal voyage to success Penny Lane Records offers alternative to big chains by Roaanna D'Souza ground vocals. by Christian Kluszczynskl the store, are a complete Smiths At first glance, the boys from Wilson collaborated with Looking for records but just album set (on vinyl), Jaoklioiise look like something Murry MacLaughlin to write can't find them? Looking for a Menswear's first ever single brewed in Steeltown Hamilton, "Burned out car," a song but after listening to their second describing the life of a homeless single that's next to impossible "I'll Manage Somehow" (there to find? Well there's a place album. Birthday Boy, you realize man. Wilson refers to society as were only 1 ,000 printed). Stone that where you can get them, and it's these guys have a heart of "a twilight world that has no Roses demos, and much more. gold. heart", but says it's not to offend right in Toronto. "People enjoy the music Tom Wilson, the lead singer but to remind others that these It's called Penny Lane (from the U.K.) and the of the band, has made the album people exist. Records, located at 494 Queen Hamilton. clothes," said "But a personal voyage through time. When asked why "Birthday St. W. the music comes in fragmented With songs about childhood Boy" was chosen out of all 10 "We are truly the alternative (out of context). They don't memories, family, frustration, tracks to be the title, Wilson is to HMV," said owner John understand the derivatives." and a touching duet about a quick to answer: "Because every Hamilton. "We bring the bands "We're doing something in homeless person, Birthday Boy asshole and loser gets his day." in before HMV or the media six weeks time to show people displays a gen- Their first even realize who they are. where the new mods come from. uine side to this release from Stray We've been doing that for 12 To show them the original rock band. was "Out of my ys^rs." COURTESY PHOTO 60's." Although head," which Irish bands like the Sultans Looking for obscure? Have a look The "Mods" of the mid 60's their first helped the album the of Ping and Frank and inside Penny Lane records. album. Strays, go gold. rode motor scooters, dressed in Walters, are virtual unknowns went gold, The first "beatle suits" and supported in Toronto because they gel no screwed up by pulling vinyl. It Junkhouse does release from bands such as The Who, The radio airplay and no print, accord- never stopped selling," he said. not forget where Birthday Boy, "Be Small Faces, and The Beatles. ing to Hamilton. "That's why we flourished, they came from. courtesy photo someone," is They fought running battles "Because the Canadian media because we kept selling vinyl. They consider Junkhous*: Rockers wHh climbing the against leather-clad "Rockers" doesn't get the word out about cer- Vinyl is a much more working themselves a message. MuchMusic charts, who rode motorcycles and sup- tain music from a certain place, class medium than CD." "underdogs." leaving Junkhouse ported "bad-boy" bands, such as kids end up liking stuff like Neil Because of the wide variety of This album is dedicated to any- at number 20 this week. The Rolling Stones. A movie was one who can relate to the strug- The band has opened in the Young," he said. records available, collectors from even made depicting the scene, "You've got to create your own gle of accomplishing a dream. past for such artists as Bob all over the world come in to called Quadrophenia. heroes rather than having to bor- Drummer Ray Farrugia, Dylan, Midnight Oil, Green check them out. whole point showing row them," he said. The of bassist Russ Wilson, and gui- Day, and Son! Asylum. "We've had St. Etienne Even though the store offers people the "Mod" showcase is to tarist Dan Achen contribute a Not only does this album (British band) come in here and all educate them and to let them unique sound to the album, help- have the potential to make many CDs, it has an abundance of of Morrissey's band. And Roger ing Wilson's scratchy voice and Jonkhouse a household name in new and old bands formatted on understand why the British music Daltry (of The Who) came in one narrative lyrics come to life. Canada, but it offers a driving vinyl (records), and is one of the scene is the way it is now, he said. In "Burned out car," fellow beat that you usually only find only retail stores in Toronto that time looking for Sisters of Mercy "Music is the bible of the Canadian Sarah McLachlan when listening to bands play still has them available. stuff." youth," said Hamilton. "It's an leads her voice to sing back- live. "The record companies Among rarities to be found in untouchable power."

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by Derek Lacroix three out of four games to the He said the match showed the they play well, but they kept the The Humber men's volleyball

The Humber men's volleyball alumni last year. This time, the stage the team is at in its develop- rest of the team up and kept team won Ove out of six games team romped the men's volleyball Hawks won the first two sets by ment. morale high when they were on the to win the gold medal at the alumni team three games to one scores of 15-7,15-13, but lost the "But there are some things that court and that's important." Nipissing University volleyball

last week. third set 15-11, before coming need to be improved. Our defence Wilkins said it is too early to tournament last Saturday. Head coach Wayne Wilkins, in back to win the fourth set 15-10. needs work and our passing needs tell how good this team will do, The team played four round- his first season coaching, said the In the first set, the Hawks fell work." but thinks they will be very com- robin games before moving on to victory was encouraging. behind 0-2 and seemed flat, before "Overall they played well, no petitive, and challenge for the the semi-fmals and finals. "It was a good way to start the rallying for 10 straight points to major concerns, nothing that made OCAA West division title. In the first game, the Hawks season, it's a season with a lot hap- lake command of the set. me think we've got to fix this now The Hawks begin the regular crushed host team Nipissing 15- pening. We have some first-year "Sometimes you can be almost or else," said Wilkins. season against the Canadore 4,15-8, and then went on to beat players and a new coach," said overexcited, there's a lot of adrena- Wilkins also said he saw a lot College Panthers in North Bay on Canadore College by scores of Wilkins. line running. I think it took them a of good things from the bench. October 27. Their home opener is It was also revenge for some of couple of minutes to calm down "I think the guys coming off the November 9 versus the Redeemer 15-7, 12-15, 15-9, before losing the returning players who lost and relax," said Wilkins. bench did a good job. Not only did College Royals. to Seneca, 15-11 and 15-8. The Hawks finished the round-robin p<»tion of the toumament with a Women's volleyball wins respectfully strong win over Georgian. In the • first set against Georgian, they won 15-2, but the by Pam Fawcett lost points on four different occa- to The Humber women's volley- sions. Gray blamed the problem Hawks seemed lose focus ball team played in an exhibition on the coaches, saying the girls after that and lost 14-16, before alumni game last Thursday and hadn't really practiced rotation and coming back in the third set to won three out of the four contests. they had only worked on defence hammer the Grizzlies 15-1. Assistant Coach Colleen Gray, and positioning. That put the Hawks into the who played for the Alumni, said The Alumni team had a great semi-finals where they faced she was very impressed by the game, bringing together some of Canadore again and defeated team's improvements and said the the best women's volleyball play- them in three sets 16-14,10-15 women's volleyball team played ers that have graduated from and 15-6. TTie Hawks then faced at their peak. Humber. Along with Gray, who the Seneca Braves, and in a close "Everybody played exceplion- went all Canadian, were Albina match, won by the scores of 15- ii\ly wcU. We're so early in our Michele and Winsome Moses, 12, 12-15 and 15-12 to take the season thai iflhcy continue (o play both OCAA league All-stars, and toumament like thai they're going to be just Karen Moses, Kathleen Tauskela, awesome," said Gray. Paula Lattanzio, Racquel Coach Wayne Wilkins said he

The women won their first and Queensborough and Suzanne was very happy with the team's second games 15-9 and 15-10 Sharp. performance, and he thought the respectively. They dropped the "We were very rusty. We tournament was great for the PAM FAWCETT third 15 - 9 but won the fourth played together when we were team. Women's volleyball alumnist dishes a rapid spike during the game in a close 16-14 match. here together. But leaving college "Everyone got to play and game against the women's volleyball team last Thursday. The Hawks had a strong show- separate and going our ways, we everyone played well,". Wilkins ing from the entire team, but in with three points and helped in the open court in the fourth and don't really see each other often said. It was a good bonding particular .setter Kathy Daigle and Daigle's five point rally, with a final game of the match. Power and play together," said Gray. experience." offside power hitters Andrex- huge spike into the middle of the Christine Rudics also had a strong "We had to get refamiliarized with Wilkins also said the touma- Claudia Davis and Carrie Swain. alumni court. Swain came up with fourth game, producing three each other and their styles. Some ment helped to show where this Daigle led the team with four five points in the Hawks' losing points and the game winning people don't keep up with their year's competition will come points in the first game and Swain effort in the third game, and Davis cross-court hit. playing and some do. It was fun. I from. And now it's just "time to served match point. Davis had a contributed six points and had a The Hawks did, however, have hurt myself and I had a great strong outing in the second game brilliant save on an alumni hit into problems with their rotation and fime," she said. start the season." DeAveiro quits university job to join Hawks

by Eric Smith being a step up." ago at the World Basketball has won championships based on

Dave DeAveiro, a former play- After six years with Ottawa, the Championships in Toronto. its defence."

er and coach at the University of 31 -year-old decided to accept the "Now I'm under someone else, Repeating as national champi-

Ottawa, will join fellow assistant assistant coaching job offered by and it's good to learn from a dif- ons may be possible considering coach Tony McNeil and head Katz, his former high school bas- ferent perspective," said the strong nucleus of returning coach Mike Katz on the men's ketball coach. DeAveiro. "The national team players. According to DeAveiro

basketball bench this season. "I wanted to come to a program helped me in that aspect too." all of the rookies, "have the poten-

DeAveiro said he was original- that I knew was going to be a win- When the, regular season offi- tial to be all-stars in this league."

ly skeptical about joining the ning program," said DeAveiro. cially begins on November 15, DeAveiro's attention is clearly

Hawks. "Plus, it gave me the opportunity DeAveiro is expecting to see a lot aimed at maintaining the winning "My biggest concern when to work with Mike again." of offence from the Hawks, but his tradition of the Hawks and provid- coming to Humber was taking a This season will not be the first coaching philosophy focuses more ing athletes with the skills they

step down from university to col- high school reunion for this for- on the defensive aspect of the will need to go on in life. lege. But Humber has proven over mer duo. DeAveiro and Katz game. "What you learn on the basket- ERIC SMITH the years that they can beat uni- worked together on the coaching "If you're going to win cham- ball court can carry on into your Assistant coach Dave versity teams. This is definitely staff of the Canadian men's pionships, you have to shut people life," he said. "It's how you disci- DeAveiro is excited to join not a step down. I see Humber as national basketball team two years down," said DeAveiro. "This team pline yourself and carry yourself." the men's basketball team.

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SPORTS October 19, 1995 Number Et Cetera Men's soccer team in playoffs

Regular season ends with a win and a tie in the final two games

by Robert Amoroso questionable calls, Spizzirri said,

The Humber men's soccer "it was horrible. He should be team ended their regular season reported. He lost control from the last week with a scorless tie beginning." against Mohawk and a 5-2 victory In the dying minutes of the over Redeemer. game, a scuffle broke out because The game played on Mohawk of the Spizzirris' incident. Both

soil was like a boxing match, but sides emptied their benches, and neither team could deliver the the coaches decided to call the decisive knockout. game. "We played well; everyone did Mohawk needed the win to their jobs," said coach Germain have any chance of overthrowing

Sanchez. "We needed a tie or win the Hawks.

to clinch first place in our divi- With the Hawks clinching first

sion." place in the South division, the The referee was lousy accord- game against Redeemer last ing to the players and coaches for Thursday meant nothing. ROBEFTT AMOROSO both teams. Many yellow cards Humber opened the scoring A Humber player looks on as his teammate battles for the ball with a rival last week.

were awarded to both teams, when Dino Spizzirri rified a shot while being left wide open in causing the game to drag. into the top corner of the net. front of the net. Minutes later, "The referee lost control, and it However, the Hawks lead was Spadafina scored another goal

wa.s very poor for both sides," short lived as the Royals knotted with a patented bicycle kick and

said Sanchez. "When a referee the score at 1 - 1 Humber lead 4- 1 doesn't have control, it gets rough Near the end of the first half, The Hawks scored again, and and the cards start flying." the Hawks regained the lead when the Royals finished the scoring The Hawks' Steve Spizzirri Steve Spizzirri deposited a shot in with their second goal of the

the top corner it 2- 1 received a vicious elbow in the making game. The Hawks will begin their head from a Mohawk player when Adam Morandini, Humber's playoffs on October 20, where

he headed the ball towards the premier goalkeeper, was replaced they will play against the winner net. Spizzirri received two or by Saverio Michielli for the sec- of the game between the Lambton three stitches over his right eye. ond half, and Humber took full Lions and the Conestoga Robert amoroso When asked about the referee's control. Frank Spadafina scored Condors. A Humber Hawk launches a shot during a game with Mohawk.

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iLilolil, I lAi Humber Et Cetera October 19, 1995 SPORTS Hawks ready to hit the ice...sooii

by Shane Toplis "The cost to players is nothing. improve on last year's record, to all students of Humber and "The tournaments are on

The ice is ready and the puck is They have to bring their own which saw them play at the .500 costs $180 per team. Fridays. That's really the only cri-

set to be dropped. All that is need- equipment, but we give them the level throughout tournament play. It consists of two divisions, one teria. If they have any classes on

ed is the team. sweaters and socks for tourna- He only knows of a couple semi-competitive, and a more laid Fridays that they can't get out of,

The Humber Ice, Humber's ments." returning players from last year's back division for h|^inners or then forget it, it's not going to

extramural hockey team, is poised Schaefer plans on carrying 15 team, but believes the calibre of people just looking to have fun. work."

to take another stab at returning or 16 players on the team this the team is going to be quite high. The league begins in

hockey glory to the college. year, including one goalie. "I think it (the extramural November am

The Ice will begin open tryouts "We only play a couple is played at a very offers the player; of games) compet- Ilye$.Oct,21W0p,mWe3too{lAfefiQR3 at Wesiwood arena on Tuesday games a tournament, so we just itive level. It's definitely not for seven or eigl

October 24, at 4:30 p.m, in prepa- need to take the one (goalie). beginners. Last year we had an old games and play

ration lor their first tournament at There is not much risk for injury junior A player from London and offs. Sheridan college in Brampton on or anything." a couple of Metro junior A play- Schaefer san Ihuf$Oci2i5;00D.fii,Westwoo(lAfenQRl

November 24. The Ice are scheduled to play ers. It's definitely a high calibre of the extramuri

Team coach Paul Schaefer said in three tournaments, two non- hockey." team membe;

the team is open to anyone, free of contact and the annual full-contact For those players not at the need to commit oni

charge, regardless of league expe- tournament at Conestoga on skill level needed to be on the or two days a weel Humbeflce rience or gender. February 9. extramural team, Humber offers a for practices, and

"I haven't seen any women, Schaefer expects the team to be less competitive intramural pro- be prepared to miss come out, but they are more than very competitive this year. He gram. a couple of One of the flyers posted around the school advertising the tryouts. welcome. thinks the team can definitely The intramural league is open Fridays. iCTHUETEOF Paintball: taking a trip through the Adrenaline Zone THE WEEK by Carl Mitchell protector if needed. Players are team can be eliminated and a cap- also very costly. Sukhabut, who Adrenaline junkies beware. briefed on the use of the gun and ture the flag, in which one team runs the Rude Boyz pro-shop at

Paintball is a surefire way to get safe play on the field by trained must capture the other team's flag Adrenaline Zone said prices start

those glands pumping. referees, who are on the field at all and successfully return it to their at $300 for a basic gun with air- From the moment you hear the times. base. There's Center Flag Push, in tank, but can go up to $1500 for a starting horn, reality fades and Players are recommended to which both teams vie to capture better gun. instinct kicks in. It's survival of Paintball has been around for

the fittest, and only the strong will almost 15 years, and is a huge survive. Some become instant war- sport worldwide. There are

riors, others become sitting targets. National Paintball Associations in

At first, the only sound you hear is North America and Europe and the

your own breathing and guns fir- sport is gaining popularity every-

ing at you. day. . Slill wondering what's going The owners at Adrenaline Zone

on. Paintball is a new sport that is have been in business for three gaining popularity among youths. months now, and they say business Anthoiiy Biggar Jules Sukhabut, part-owner of couldn't be better. Adrenaline Zone Indoor Paintball The owners are all players who CARL MITCHELL Adventure, said players are "main- have been into the sport for over a A suburban commando enjoying himself playing paintball. A Graduate student ly kids. Males between 16-28, pri- year. They have put together a marily. Mostly students, a couple wear old clothes, something they one flag in the center of the field team and have played in tourna- from the University of professionals. Just regular peo- can get dirty in. The fields are cov- and push the flag to their enemy's ments in Wasaga Beach, Ottawa of Toronto, Anthony ple." ered in sand. The paint is water base. Speedball is like center flag and Montreal. The love for the Teams of players are given soluble, so it will wash out after push but it's played in a smaller sport was their motivation to buy has won track OUAA C02-powered semi-automatic the session. area. the business. and field meets. guns, that shoot nickel sized paint- Sukhabut said the appeal of the The price for a paintball session Adrenaline Zone is located at

filled gelatin balls at 250 feet-per- sport is the fun. can be costly, depending on how 1 14 Norfinch in North York. There Biggar the won second. The name of the game is "It's like being a kid again. It's much you want to shoot, but basic are various indoor fields in Peterborough splat your opponent. It sounds like cops and robbers or tag, but rental starts at $30. That gets you a Toronto, and several outdoor fields painful, but it's not. with a paintball gun. It's different gun, C02, a face mask, optional located outside of the city. This is Invitational last Safety always comes first on and exciting." chest protector and 100 paintballs. a sport that can be played year- weekend. the paintball field. All players are And fun it is. Players are given Additional paintballs sell at $15 round. So why not feel the adrena- provided with face masks thai pro- various scenario games to play out. for 100, and air refills are free. line rush for yourself? You may

tect the eyes and face, and a chest There''s elimination in which one Purchasing your own gun is have a good time.

Athletic department helps make wishes come true

by Shane Toplis things differently this year. We "Individual donations is still The Students' Athletic are taking things to a higher level. the largest way that we get our

Association is trying to help make We are not just helping ourselves, money. We have some corporate children's wishes come true. we are helping the community support, but the general public

The SAA announced last week and we will have fun doing it," still makes up most of it."

that it will donate 20 cents from said Fox. The foundation is staffed every dollar made this year to the Ross Peers, a volunteer repre- mainly by volunteers, with almost Children's Wish Foundation. sentative from the foundation, all of the money raised going

The foundation is a non-profit said he is elated that Humber is a directly to the kids. organization committed to grant- part of the foundation. "Ninety-seven point two per

ing a once in a lifetime wish to "To date, we have granted just cent of all funds raised has gone kids aged three to 17, with high under 3,900 wishes nationally in to the children," Peers said. "We

risk, life-threatening illnesses. just over 1 1 years, and we are have three or four administrators

The SAA is hoping to raise approaching 900 wishes in in Ontario and that is all." $5,000 for the foundation over Ontario alone," said Peers. Organizers say they hope the course of the school year. Peers said the most requested Humber will set a precedent for Humber's Athletic Director wish is for a computer. This other colleges to follow.

Doug Fox said joining with the change is making it harder to "I've been to other schools,

foundation is part of the Athletic meet all the requests. but this is my first college. It's THE Jlgj^rXANACIAN I AH HOCKEY POOL: Department's new commitment to "The average wish could eas- really nice to see because the stu- being "a trend setter" in the world ily be $5,000 because computers dents are closer to the age of the draft your team at http : //www -molson • com/CANAUIAN of colleges. have become such a big part of kids. They are just one step "Humber Athletics is doing it," said Peers. removed,"said Peers.

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Call James: (416)675-5007 Hot off the Wire BUST FROM THE PAST Future set for fortune-teller

(CP) Friday the 1 3lh turned out to be an unlucky day for a Bulgarian fortune-teller. Monday, September 20, 1982 Aishc Akif was caught playing recorded voices of "spirits" during one of her seances in the town of Dobrich. The 24 Hours newspaper said Akif was solemnly calling the spirits when her tape recorder chewed the tape. The newspaper adds the spirits went silent just when she was ask- ing them about the future. Akif won't need her so-called clairvoyant powers to figure out what her future holds. The newspaper said she'll have to quit the fortune-telling business, losing out on earnings of $3 per seance.

Man accidentally buys condemned house

(CP) George Fair's plan for a fixer-upper had more holes than he expected. The Ponliac, Michigan man paid $7,500 for a house he planned to renovate and rent. But that was before firefighter cadets took their axes to the house as part of a training exercise. Fair didn't know the house was condemned by the city and scheduled for demolition.

The real estate agents involved in the sale said they didn't know anything about the con- demnation either and will apply Fair's down payment towards another property.

Drunk rams cruiser to get a breathalyzer

(CP) A Toronto area man who drove to a police station to see if he was sober enough to drive is charged with drunk driving.

He arrived at a station early Sunday morning and bumped his car into a cruiser when he tried to park. Astonished officers, who were looking on, strolled over and gave the man a breath lest in the parking lot and another in the station.

The man told officers he drove to the station to find out if he had "slept it off through the night" and was fit to drive.

Norman Ncwmarch, 60, is charged with drunk driving.

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I can't believe I ate the whole thing! Contestants in last week's Sundae Eating Contest Can you name the movie this clip is from? in Th« first two people to come to the Newsroom (L231) on Monday with gorged on ice cream as other students watched the correct answer and a non-perishable food item wi.i a prize. amusement and astonishment. The eventual win- Last Week's Winners : Kim Yoong Lee, first-year Business Administration; Francis Vilchez, second-year Accounting; Naveed Imran ner was Doug Williams, above, a first-year Khokhar, second-year Computer Information Systems; Nick Tripe, sec- Electronics student. His prize was a double pass ond-year Radio Broadcasting; Michael Dachuk, first-year Package Design; Daniel Dupuis, first-year Package Design. to the Who concert ... and indigestion. iagtWeffK'8An»wer: i.q.