John Tory tours campus By Stephen McDonald trades and the Chronicle training facility, Staff______need to have n voice In Queen's Park, even if it comes from (lie The urgent need for skilled opposition. trades people in Ontario was on "It's about awareness to all Conservative Leader fohn Tory's members of (provincial) parlia- mind as lie toured the Durham ment," says Woodward. "The gov- College Skilled Trades Centre on ernment is trying to promote Oct. 25. apprenticeship gro'wtli, hut the Tory, llic leader of (lie official problem is there is no capital opposition at Queen's Park money to expand facilities that stressed tlie need to develop and need expanding. When this issue expand skilled trades in Ontario. comes up in tlie liouse, lie (Tory) "They ;ire absolutely critical," will at least liave (lie knowledge to said Tory. "It is ironic that at a time speak to it." we are really short (of people in The Skilled Trades Centre is skilled trades) we don't have currently using portable class- enough space in the pre-eminent rooms to accommodate (lie shrink- college in Ontario to accommodate ing space a( the cinnpus. llioso who would apply." "\Ve are trying to (crrale) a five- Durham College and U01T year growlli plan," says Woodward, President Gary I'oloiisky, iind "will) 15 per ceiil growth in llir first Skilled Tr.idf Centre Principal John yi'iir, topping off at 1).") per cfiit in Woodward arcoiiipanird Tory on ilie fifth year." tln'2.'i-miiuilf tour. 'I In* first phase of Woodward's The Sk'lls Tr.iiiiiiiK Ci.'iiirr li;is proposed i.'xp.uisioii would rosi liL'fii in need »1 expansion forsniiir approximately S7 million. liiiir to arcoiniiiodate llic growing 'I 111- lu-rd skilled ir.idrs t'hotu by Strplien McDonald for in iirrd lor skilird labourers in Ontario is incrra.singi'xpoiit.'iiliallv. TALKING TRADES: From left: Skilled Trade Centre Principal John Woodward, Durliuni lU-gion, and throughout Conservative Leader and Durham College and U01T President Gary Polonsky Ontario. Woodward expressed th'r See Tory pg. 2 talk about the urgent need for skilled trades people in Ontario. nml l'i)r expansion of the skilled School of Business New O SAP grants shows Halloween spirit New OSAP grant paying back is (lie same," said programs and the costs," she said. Stephanie Murray, president of Slie said the government is try- money available the Ontario Undergraduate ing to keep expenses down for stu- Students' Alliance. "Anything dents, but there's always room for for disabled more' than $7,000 is all grant improvement. money." "They're doing a really good job students and OSAP loans eventually have to of bringing in students who could be repaid with interest, unlike never before afford to go to post- those from low- grant money, which Is given to a secondary school," MacDonald student on the basis of financial said. "With grants, student debt is income families need or academic merit and does lower right off the get-go." By Lindsey Evanoff not need to be paid back. MacDonald said financial aid "It .reduces the amount of officers have been collec- Chronicle Staff lobbying money being borrowed," said Lyn tively with the government for .a MacDonald, financial aid officer. long time to get tlicm to change Students using OSAP to pay for "It's part loan, part grant. The the way the OSAP process is done, scliool will receive grout money if lender takes the tuition out of the and this is definitely a step for- they need more than $7,000, loan portion and the grant money ward, according to new government reg- is deposited right into a bank "We support any kind of assis- ulations. account." tance for students who are oilier- On Sept. 15, tlie provinciiil gov- Slic added tliat tuition is taken wise unable to pay for the tuition," ernment announced a major from loan money only and grant she said. "Some students never change to OSAP, which can now money is entirely for (lie student. thought they had a hope of com- provide students will) a maximum The changes to die OSAP pro- ing to college." of $11,500 for a two-term school gram are mainly to liclp students MacDonald said in most cases year. The number is up from with disabilities and students debt is ;i reality of being a student. $9,350, but tliat money was all from low-income families or who "A large number of students loan money and liad to be repaid. have significant financial need, need to resort to loans to pay for Despite increases in tuition and Family si'/.e and income are scliool," slic said. "Grants and other expenses, this amount has- both taken into consideration, other incentives lielp tliese stu- n't been changed since 199'1. MiicDonald said. dents." The program's aim is to help "University students, or stu- For more information on reduce student debt. dents in high-cost programs like OSAP's new grant, book an "Students have access to more Hrvfighting, are likely to get more appointment with a financial aid money, but the amount they're OSAP because oftlie length of (lie officer. Campus shuttle blasts off Golf ing to gold - p. 2 with a broken finger p. 31 Photo by Ashleigli Izdebski SPOOKY: This may look like a Halloween cos- tume, but don't be fooled! It's just a statue in the School of Business. See the full story on page 10. 2 THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 NEWS Shuttle away tho se fro sty feet By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff identified by its green, newly posted sign, and the bus returns to eacli stop about every 15 minutes. Tired of having to walk from one Megan loncs, Hrst-year Human end of c;impus to llic other? Well, Service Counselling student and It's (line to give your tired feel a rest. one of (lie many who rode the shut- Durham College and UOlT's tle buses for tlie first time, tliinks die Transit Operations lias Implement- new service Is a wonderful idea, ed a new service to put the days of "I love it," she said. "I'm never those tedious walks behind us. walking again!" On Oct. 2-1, Transit Operations )im McMaster of DC and UOIT launched a free on-campus shuttle Transit Operations also believes bus service for students and faculty. students will enjoy and bciielll from The hlue and while shuttle bus was (lie shuttle bus service. purchased by (lie college and uni- "1 tliink it's a great idea," lie said. versity and travels across die cam- "As our campus grows. It gives a pus, making . 11 slops in total, lime-efficient way to get to and from departing from and returning to tlie [lie far readies of tlie campus." main transit loop in front of the Randy Low, one of (lie rive dri- Gordon Willcy Building several vers who alternate sliifts, wants to times daily. Including the Soutli get (lie word out about the new ser- Simcoe parking lot, (lie new vice. Campus Ice Centre ;ind (lie north This bus is basically a courtesy parking lots, die bus slops at most of for (lie students," lie said. the buildings on campus, allowing McMaster said that in llie near students to get anywhere they need future, (here will he a contest for to in 15 minutes or less. students to give tlie new sliuttle Ims The bus, with 22 seats and stand- service an oflicial name, and tlie bus ing room, departs at 7:35 a.m., will also receive a paint job. returning to the main transit loop For more information, contact Photo by Carly Jackson and leaving again at 10 after (lie DC and U01T Transit Operations at NEW SHUTTLE BUS: Driver Randy Low smiles while he waits for eager students with hour, and continues on until 10:10 905-721-3111 extension (i(i52, or by tired feet and bulky backpacks to board the bus which will take them to locations all p.m. Each shuttle bus slop can be email at piiblictransit(n'dc-uoit.ca. over the Oshawa campus. 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By Derek Giberson grander... tlicrc's an energy here." many of (lie current government's students." , post-secondary, education in die Chronicle Stall 1 Ie said some of bis discussions proposals to improve post-sec- Tory added lie prefers to sec col- province. witli students and faculty included ondary education in Ontario, but leges and universities have some He was treating (he visit as a tlie liigli cost of post-secondary the agreement is "in principle," as freedom to establish tlici' own pro- chance to listen to students and fac- John Tory called (lie new univer- education, as well as (he funding lie feels Dtilton McGiiinty's govern- grams, while ensuring that the cost ulty. sity buildings "incredibly impres- differential between UOIT and die ment liasn't created a defined plan "doesn't get beyond die reach" of "It was awesome to see an indi- sive" in a recent visit to the campus, otiicr universities in Ontario, which to implement die changes. students in Ontario. vidual like lolin Tory come talk to while expressing some concern get more government funds per stu- "I want to sec the fine print," he However, he was careful not to us," said Nahccd Dosani, one of (lie over the direction of post-sec- dent tlian UOIT. said. give too much detail on (lie students present at the discussion. ondary education in the province. "As yet I've seen none of it." Conservatives' proposal to deal "He took our concerns serious- Tory, leader of the provincial Most important to him is imple- with the concerns raised, saying ly," he added, impressed that Tory Progressive Conservatives and i It's much bigger menting clianges tliat "show mea- tliat his party is still in die midst of "came to us first," ratlier than hav- leader of the Official Opposition, surable benefits to the education of developing clear-cut policies on ing to go to him. recently took over die party reins and bolder and from Ernie Eves. grander... there's He was given die tour by presi- dent Gary Polonsky on Oct. 25. an energy here. Tory talks trades at Whitby campus He also participated in a round- table discussion with faculty and Continued from page 1 Generations of children have are good jobs. They are jobs students. John Tory been discouraged from entering hugely in demand. If you are The tour included parts of According to the Ontario skilled trades in favour of more looking for job security tills is Durham College's Skills Training Tills was die result of a "histori- Chamber of Commerce, 41 per academic careers. Overcoming where you will look first." Centre in Wliitby, the new library, cal mistake," rather than an inten- cent of Ontario's industrial manu- the social stigma of a career in Tory emphasizes die impor- and die new UOIT science building, tional discrepancy. facturers anticipate tliat they will trades may have to start at tance of encouraging young which lie called "incredibly impres- He also expressed concern over face shortages over the next 10 boine."0ver tlie years I tliink par- minds to consider a career in sive." the fact that both campuses are years. Despite competitive remu- ents at dining room tables dis- skilled trades. "1 had a notion of something nearing full student capacity. neration, health and retirement couraged kids from pursuing "They arc becoming more much smaller and much more "They've run out of space," lie benefits and a growing demand skilled trades. It was seen as a sec- attractive as places like Durham basic," said. for skilled labourers, that would ond-class thing to do," says Tory. College participate witli the (sec- Tory told reporters after the "We liavc a shortage in Ontario allow graduates to essentially "I think now people have ondary) schools and tell kids, dlis round-table discussion. of these skilled trades people." pick and choose their careers. woken up to (lie fact tliat these is a great way to make a living." "It's much bigger and bolder and He indicated tliat he agrees witli Class presidents tackle new school year By Derek Giberson While this meeting was largely wider student body, and are also an Having die class presidents also president for her program, appreci- Chronicle Staff introductory and didn't include any important means of two-way com- addresses (lie issue of manageabili- ates the opportunity to discuss con- voting items on tlie agenda, one munication between students and ty in communication. cerns witli oilier students. ; Two sliort degrees of separation important matter raised was die (lie SA executive. "If (students) are not a class "Because (lie university is so are all tliat exi&l between every stu- new draft constitution, which will "They are our biggest word-of- president, we encourage them to new, a lot of people have concerns dent on campus and their Student receive a ratification vote at (lie next muutli vehicle," said loanne Gwi/.d, use tlieir class presidents," said about tlieir program and how we're Association leadership. meeting. VP of Communications for tlie SA, Gwixd, as tills can focus concerns guinea pigs and haven't had a grad- ' The class presidents, lliose who Also mentioned were two refer- explaining dial class presidents ;ire students may have rather than ualing class yel," she said. were recently elected to represent endums slated for some time this expected to transmit information inundating tlie SA executive willi "This is a new experience for students in each program at UOIT year. Tlie full student body will be back to their respective classes. more queries than they have time me," said Ken D'Silva, a second- and Durham College, lield their first voting on adopting a "U-Pass," Tlie Ilip side of this function is to respond to. year Information Systems student. meeting on Oct. 24. wliicli would allow students to ride tlie task of bringing students' con- Slie also suggested students use "1 didn't follow it much last year," The meeting included the whole regional transit witli (lieir student cerns to the SA Executive and (lie "You Speak, We Act" boxes While there are no outstanding Student Association board, which cards, and university students will Administration. around campus, where students issues at present, he said he is pre- consists of (lie presidents as well as be voting on establishing varsity Gwizd encourages students to can deposit written feedback for the pared to raise them at the board die faculty representatives and sports. talk to tlieir class president when SA. meetings as they arise. executive, both of which were elect- Tlie class presidents act as a they have a concern tliat relates to Vanessa Baker, a second-year The board meets on a monthly ed at (lie end of last school year. source of .'iccoiiiitabillty to llie the Student Association. Nursing student at UOIT and class basis, O nline s ervice s to ffet fixe s By Mark Arike Chronicle Staff tance of the problem. We have both a short-term and long-term plan to My c resolve (lie issues," said Pinkney. ampus IT Services Is looking lo solve Pinkney knows how important llie challenges being faced with these services are to students and WebCT anil MyCampus in order to tliat they are a top priority. optimize its performance for stu- During tlie morning, especially dents. around 11 a.m. Is when many stu- For (lie road ahead, IT plans on dents face slow log-on times to (lie installing a system upgrade called network. IT Services is advising tliat VISTA in 200(i, which will students to on to February try avoid logging (- U{ k hot-tt result in an increase of current tlie system during tills time period capacity. The university and (lie if it all possible. Witli all students l^ ^Z^^nn...,.,..,.., ,,,' ,, college have committed to invest- ^-^^cer pag, .^ -chc.or. ..,,:. ::’; ing over S2 million during (lie '^ ’:-. course of (lie 110x1 live years to ...typically we get depend.na-J;^1;1,^^^^- implement a state-of-the-art solu- ^^ tion to meet (lie needs of students into trouble when --- for tlie future. This should be we have over 600 |)li<)SL'd in to bolli iiislitulioii.s l)y luly 200d. people log on at the Important Announcements WehCT and MyCampus pro- same time... -M " Campus vide students witli access to llieir " Announcd 1 course materials, and allow them to view tlieir marks and keep in con- ^ i -/.; :..,,y.,,:7-;-^ tact with professors. Students witli Gerry Pinkney erim 2005 laptops find it especially useful Grade Reports since they need access to these scr- ' vices'on a regular basis. being on (lie same server, plans are In a message posted on Oct. I'l, to provide two or more WcbCT ser- UPGRADES FOR ONLINE SERVICES: MyCampus. above, and WebCT are both by Judy Moretlon, VP of Academic vices and to also separate resi- used by staff and students, but problems have hampered smooth service. Excellence and Education, and dence traffic from (lie system. Gerry Pinkney, VP of IT' Services, it "We liave people monitoring using WebCT on a daily basis to recommends tliat otiier professors liigh number of new students tills stated tliat many people are trying use, and typically we get into trou- communicate willi students, pro- use WcbCT. year, tlie service lias been a bit frus- to fix (lie problems. Various steps ble when we liave over 600 people vide assignments, conduct quizzes "Sttidcnts get used to going to trating. arc being taken to the current ser- log on at tlie same time, and when and discussion board assignments one place to find out everything Eisan rinds WcbCT essential for vices, such as adding processors, tliat happens (lie software just can't and give lesson notes. about tlieir classes," she said. her program. "When it is not avail- memory and encryption hardware. turn it around and meet the Support for any problems slie "I use both' WebCT anci able there is great stress placed on Additional network experts liave requirements as fast as it sliould," encounters is excellent, but online MyCampus several times a day," the students," she said. Eisan said also been called in to help witli the said Pinkney. service has been very slow, said said third-year Nuclear being able to access course materi-

situation. Donna Crome, a professor at Cronic.. Although she dislikes the Engineering student Stephanie al is crucial, especially if she Is not ------to (he to in.'ike it to ------tliat class. (lie ,.-.---- rinds herself slow of the server, Crome Eisan. Eisan believes due able " Durham College, speed-, ...'"We fully""j ---"o---’recognize -’f-impor- --.-^-, Students get rough at E . P. Taylor's dancers were escorted outside. five years, and they felt (lie need to cern about sexual dancing tliat Security One bouncer was seen holding a basil my liead against (lie floor," sometimes happens at die pub. bag of ice against his forehead after Doinicosaid. "There's more contact on R&B the brawl. Domico was overheard sarcasti- niglit than at a liardcore show," lie One audience member claimed cally shouting "breakdowns are said. "They should he worried personnel to liave caught a security guard on against tlie rules", in reference to about Wednesday night as well." video punching one of the patrons tlie part of a hardcorc song wlicre Will Ellis, manager of injured, as lie was removed. A police officer dancing usually begins, just before DC/UOlT's Student Centre, said at the scene was witnessed watch- lie was removed from tlie dance dial the primary concern for him- ing a recording played back on a lloor. self and his staff is safety for stu- video recorder by a patron, Oilier audience members also dents. patrons although it is not known whether felt that I;? Taylor's security staff "A potentially good event turned the act was actually filmed. handled tlie situation poorly, say- ugly because people weren't will- Four police units were sent to a ing they misunderstood tlie style of ing to listen (to rules)." Ellis said, ejected disturbance call after (lie con- dance as a display of hostility adding tliat tlie security guards frontation spilled out of the pub towards other audience members were just doing tlieir jobs and did during rock and into the Student Centre's front and security. what they felt was necessary to entrance. Police were contacted by "We liave a right - it's our own control an "aggressive environ- one of the ejected patrons. No music and style," said Emily ment" and to ensure safety for show cliarges were Hled by any of tlie Newell. themselves and the patrons. parties involved. Michellc Huinik, a Trent History Ellis said a girl being hit in (lie By Blake Wolfe According to Staff Sgt. Paul student at DC/U01T, said it's hypo- face by a dancing patron was the critical for bouncers to remove incident (liat provoked (lie wliolc Chronicle Staff Martin of Durham Region Police Photo by Blake Wolle Services, it was one of tlie few calls people for dancing in an aggressive situation. Dave McEtroy, bassist manner at a hardcorc show, while "That's not dancing - that's con- police liave received about a prob- and singer of Rudely A local band showcase at EP lem at EP Taylor's since (lie April .a blind eye is turned wlicn people sidered dangerous," Ellis said. "You Awakened, playing E.P. "grind" in a sexually provocative can't expect for any licensed envi- Taylor's on Oct. 21 took an ugly 2004 sliooting. Oct. 21. turn as some patrons were forceful- "There hasn't been a lot of activ- Taylor's manner on pub night. ronment to allow people to act ly ejected from (lie premises for ity up there lately," Martin said. "People can basically have sex crazy," adding tliat other" schools engaging in a pliyslcally aggressive The Sliattered Class event was a in (lie dancing, although in a mucli on (lie floor," Huinink said. liave lost their liquor licences form of dance. presentation of Durham College's more subdued form, while EP A representative of Backrow because of poor event-handling. Several people were removed Backrow Records, a label formed Taylor's security staff watched (lie Records, wlio would not give his Tlie incident lias prompted Ellis by security personnel during the and run by Music Business dance floor. name, said that (lie label lias orga- to liold a meeting witli other mem- show for a dance style associated Management students, and fea- The main confrontation began nized shows featuring hardcorc bers of tlie campus community to witli hardcorc music, callcdCbreak- tured several local bands, such as midway through a set by bands at EP Taylor's before with- determine how future events can ing down" or "throwing down" by The Drive-By and lludely Uxbridgc's To Cherish, during out any problems. He also said that be better handled to avoid future some. Tills resulted in physical Awakened. wliich (lie dancing, which involves he has gone to many hardcore problems at sliows put on at EP and verbal confrontations between Although the evening started aggressive arm-swinging and kick- sliows and never seen any prob- Taylor's, some patrons and security guards out calmly, it was during a set by ing, began again. lems like lie did tliat niglit, adding Although the incident has led as EP Taylor's staff aggressively Aurora hardcore band Shortlinc Aaron Domico, (lie first patron tliat lie thought security over-react- Ellis to be more cautious about (lie removed some audience mem- Hero tliat the dancing began and to be removed, and who also called ed to the dancing. type of bands (hatj)lay EP Taylor's bers, many of whom were not stu- (lie first patrons were removed. police later In (lie evening, was "1 understand security needs to in tlie future, it doesn't mean hard- dents of Durham College or UOIT, Despite repeated announcements angry at security staff for what lie do what (hey need to do," he said, core bands will not he allowed to from the dance floor in lieadlocks. from EP Taylor's staff tliat "niosh- saw as un over-reaction to a harm- "(but) (hey need to keep tlieir play. Botli bouncers and patrons ing" would not be tolerated, mem- less pliysical display. lieads on tlieir shoulders." "It'll make us think twice, but we piled on top of one another as tlie bers of the audience still engaged "I was mosliing like I liave for He also echoed Huinik's con- don't want to say no," Ellis said. 4 THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 TQ CONTACT US ^ ~)ffi^ WE'RE IN ROOM L223. OUR PHONE NUMBER IS: 721-3068 (Ext 3068) PUBLISHER: Robin Pereira EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: AD MANAGER: BillMerriott Chronlcle.New8(g>dc-uolt.ca The new ride program On Sept. I1), the lioily of I tl-year- old lennifer 'league was discovered in ;i swamp near her Ottawa home. She Inid gone missing after leaving to walk home from her late sliift ;il ;> Wendy's more than ;i week earlier. Teague had in) ollirr choice but lo walk, 'according to one of her friends. She didn'l even have money to call i\ taxicab. But she shouldn't have bri'n left witli no clioicc oilier than lo walk. Fast-food chains should be doing more to ensure tlie safety of (heir employees, whether it lie lend- ing or providing cash for taxicahs or scheduling employees for evenings only wlien they have a ride lionie. The change could save lives. In times like this it's clear tlie responsibility belongs to fast-food chains and oilier businesses that mainly employ teens, niany of whom don't own cars. Most fast- food places lliat aren't open 2-1 hours .ire at least open late into llie evening. The after-school job often entails inking on late shifts, iind sometimes no opportunity for a safe way home. Fast-food chains are not current- ly required to provide transporta- tion for employees. It may depend iiit the dwicr of u iwrlicul;»r locu- tion's management, lint nobody is forcing (lie issue. Out of five »irCti restiiur.int.s only one confirmed tliat there is a policy in place obligating management to provide cab money for late working employees with no ride home. Others said there was no official policy iri place and it would depend on die location, because only some employers feel it's necessary to ensure (lie safety of tlieir employ- ees. Even if some businesses choose not to provide money for employee transportation; tliere are other ways to prevent tragedies like what hap- pened to Tcaguc. It doesn't seem unreasonable for these businesses to rearrange (lie schedule of employees who don't have access to a ride home. Besides, a high school student having to work late on a scliool night doesn't sound convenient in (lie first place. People wlio are older, more mature and more likely to own a car would be best suited for late shifts. young students would jump at tlie it wise of employers to allow young death, one would hope dial fast- for young employees if they ha\ For high school students, the chance to earn some money. people to leave for home at night food restaurant chains, as well as already. prospect of a part-time job can be As much as it makes sense for without even asking how they'll be grocery stores and small businesses exciting because it's a way to exer- those in a work environment to take getting tliere? have considered (lie need for Li'ndsay Moo cise some independence. Many responsibility for tlieir own safety, is In light of Jennifer 'I'eaguc's cliangc, and begun to provide rides

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Paris possesses a pathetic past Krystal Rosien I ;un ;i Purls I lilton addict. it's over, and it hurls to say this but expected tlial lier married co-star give Rilchie a run for lier money in Actually, make that was ;i Paris it has to be said. in I louse of Wax would be consid- (lie wedding competition, leaving I lilton addict. As a past Paris enthusiast I ered ofT limits. Gossip maga/ines him will) two engagement rings Almost everyone I know lias a have the right to encourage (lie have started to publish that I lilton and in an emotional mess. This favourite celebrity, and when reliremeiit of Paris I lilton. Why is allegedly engaged in sexual acts announcement came just a rumours start to fly about liiin or it time for lier to retire? Slie has witli Chad Michael Murray during month after doing an interview her It's difficult to decide their time together filming the witli Vanity Fair (which I bought Homesick? wliat to think. liorror re-make. The recent news just because llilton was on die Paris llilton is young. of Murray and wife Sophia Ilusli cover) in which I lilton said, "I'm powerful and just can't figure Kristlna filing for divorce doesn't help very in love. I le's (lie one. I want to You are out when to stop. The A-lis- I lilton's situation. have kids witli liim." ter lias started a new breed Opashinov Maybe one good tiling about After all tlie worsliipping of of celebrity, celcbutante, a the wliole Paris status is tliat ex- Hilton and watching lier every not the mixture of celebrity and best friend Ritchie is now consid- move I am now prepared to say debut.intc. Slie Is also social ered a fashion icon. Slie's thinner dial 1'in over lier. Well maybe a Icon, even keying licr own than ever, about to lie married and teeny-tiny part of me still wislies phrase: Thai's hot." extended lier 15 minutes of fame is 110 longer seen as 1 lilton's chub- slie were as ama/ing as slie used only one It was fun at first, willi (lie infa- for too long, causing feuds by, pony-mouthed sidekick. Isn't it to he, but (lie time lias come to mous sex t;mc, 1 Night In l';iri.s. between friends ;ind another Paris fun wlien friends omdo their give up on tlie famous lieiress. I'm Students wlio feel tired, lonely surfacing right before lier reality to have Ilis liearl broken. Now (lie friends? Somewhere out tliere not unite ready to rind someone and homesick are not alone. TV debut. Hilton being chosen by rumour Is tliat slie's as bad as Ritchie is smiling. new yet, but in time all wounds It is tliat time of (lie year Paul M.irfciano himself to pro- Angelina and lias become a home I lilton saying slie wasn't ready are liealed anil 1 will one day have wliere I usually get die blues. mote Ilis Guess line, and causing wrecker. for marriage called off lier five- someone new to worship. Does 'flie itch to go home and see fam- havoc in rural America witli lier With everything in tlie world montli engagement to Paris anyone want a limited edition I ily and friends is getting stronger best friend, Nicole Kilchle. Now available to lier it would lie Latsis, which was supposed to Love Paris duess bag? and it seems as if Christmas break will never come. After all, it Is more than a month and a lialfaway. Feeling homesick is com- pletely normal, but can lie diffi- our cult to deal willi. Along witli (lie Have stress of scliool and a girls gone raunchy? part-time jol), missing loved ones is one of "All guys see wlien they look at me is blond to once again lie lield liostage to such a narrow issue of Playboy. One ofllie judges admitted tlie die top stresses of my first liair and big boobs," Heese Witherspoon's char- definition of sexuality? girls wouldn't stand a chance of getting in the semester. acter complained in tlie movie Legally Blonde. Unfortunately, college and university aged maga/ine if tlicy didn't at least remove their As it is my second year, one That movie came out almost live years ago, females are many ofllie ones influenced by tills shirts. would tliink 1 might have learned l)iit tills lias been an ongoing issue for women - new line of chauvinist thinking. And speaking of sliirt removing, 1 have a llow to ileal witli it. Truth is, for the concern tliat men And we're definitely not friend wlio routinely flashes lier way past club me, it is only getting worse. only want them for their immune on this campus. bouncers to get out of waiting in line. While it's Don't get me wrong, 1 enjoy liv- bodies and not their Students walking into a typical convenient having her around (no line-ups, no ing on my own and learning to brains. pub night at E.P. Taylor's will rind cover charges), this girl graduated OAC with an do things for myself, hut the fad But what about the Lindsey females competing for die lowest almost 90 per cent average and is studying to be of tlie matter is, 1 am llie biggest

>______(;ir) (.'vfr women who thrive on r. r-r necklines, shortest skirts and (lie a psychologist at one of lop universities in llie Daddy's anyone will men noticing their fit l^vanojj sexiest, tousled, just-got-out-of- country, yet lier self-esteem is so low slie needs meet. No one can ever tlo (he bodies instead of their bcd liair. It wouldn't be shocking to regular confirmation dial slie is, in fact, sexy. tilings he does for me. It is diffi- sense of humour, and tlie catch a few straiglit girls making With breast implants and plastic .surgery cult to deal witli die fact tliat lie is women wlio see them- out or grinding witli each other on becoming more common, fake is becoming die not around to talk to, to spend selves as pieces of meat? (lie dance floor cither. norni and women witli natural features are rind- time with, and to calm me down I'm talking about tlie college anil university Let's not forget the Students Gone Wild night ing it difficult to compete against women witli wlien times get rough. students on spring break and at other party loca- recently lield at die pub, featuring (lie hot bod- artificial ones - they just don't stack up. Fake is So llow does one deal with tions who shout "whoo!" a? they llasli their body ies contest which had students lining up in sexy becoming so mainstream, real breasts arc begin- missing home? Among tlie parts for one of die cheesy Girls Gone Wild outfits and showing off their assets to win die ning to look, unattractive or distorted. phone calls, stress kits and videos. title of hottest student body. Hot and sexy have become more coveted moments of tears, one has to sit These women arc becoming more common But (hat's nothing compared to wliat just compliments for girls to receive than beautiful down, take a deep breath, and and impossible not to notice. In its September happened at McGill University in Montreal. The or pretty, and words like "skank," "slut" and tell herself it will be OK. Missing issue, MacLeans magazine featured tlie Female university was recently voted as one of (lie top "wliore" have become almost terms of endear- the familiar surroundings and Chauvinist Pig, an article about (lie book Female 10 party scliools in North America by Playboy ment between females. people can be a new experience. Chauvinist Pigs: \Vomen and (lie Rise ofRaunch magazine and Playboy representatives visiting "Sex is one of the most interesting tilings we Some will never experience Culture, by author and journalist, Ariel Levy. the scliool on Oct. 3 lield student tryouts for as human beings have to play with," said Levy in homesickness, but witli others it The cover sliot showed a teenage girl in a Playmates. the MacLeans article, "and we've reduced it to can Ilit liard. Talking to olliers cowboy hat Hashing her breasts for a camera. More than 60 female students paraded polyester underpants and implants. We are sell- with similar problems can lielp. 1 Why arc women, despite years of feminism and around in their birthday suits in front of photog- ing ourselves unbelievably short." have found tliat keeping feelings progress on so many fronts, allowing themselves raphers to vie for a chance to get into (lie April bottled up does not help at all. It can be easier to talk to someone witli die same problem because one then linds out she is not die Christmas hogs Halloweei^s spotlight only person feeling this way, and realizes she is not alone. Feeling "Well Billy, what would you like people's worries, but like an electric aren't in town yet to kill two birds miniatures. That would have given alone can be a consequence of for llalloween," asked Santa. A current it sent a jolt through me. witli one stone. Why not entice die our Christmas a new perspective. homesickness. But tliink. of a strange scenario. Perliaps, but (lie Christmas is just around the cor- children to sit on his knee by offer- We all know we arc growing up, time when liigli scliool was a minute summer is over 1 lalloween ner, and 1 liavcn't started my shop- ing candy? and in my parents' case, getting old,. new adventure. The idea of mak- act as tlie new friends and used is barely given ;i chance to jump out ping yet. I thought 1 was doing all Tliat may seem odd, and per- but tlie family tree does ing getting and say "boo" because Christmas is right, having just purchased haps. tliat is why Santa stays at the main staple of Christinas in our to new surroundings was scar)'. introduced earlier ever)' year. llalloween candy to hand out, but Nortli Pole until the Pumpkins liouse. This is the same situation, only At Wal-Mart recently my friend perhaps I've been slacking. have all turned to pies. No one Obviously,. Christmas is one of on a larger scale. New friends and 1 walked by (lie Halloween Maybe all the trick-or-treatcrs wants to see Santa taken away in a (lie greatest financial times of (lie were made and we got to know aisle and right into a Christmas should not only be greeted with a police cruiser. year for retailers, lint tlie minute our way around. It will happen Wonderland. Beside the fact However, recently my parents stores have tlieir summer mer- again. that I have not started my returned from a shopping trip. I chandise put away, they don't hesi- One of die greatest things tliat Christmas shopping, I was thought tlicy went out on a regular tate to make a big splash witli a lias kept me occupied and given frightened by a gigantic snow- trip to tlie mall, but as it (urns out great winter display. me a reason to keep my mind off man display encased in a Ashleigh they went looking for a Christmas 1 have heard complaints tliat by missing home is getting involved clear, plastic ball. It was tree. the time Christinas comes people around campus, in residence strapped to (lie wall above a Izdebski I couldn't believe it. My own par- arc tired of it. and with new friends, Times doorway leading into the ents taken in by all the early '1'liis year, I'm going to get excit- spent alone in my room, con- automotive centre, ll'it were to Christmas lioopla, 1 feared for a ed about Christmas and not let it templating die past and missing I'all it would bounce once and second they were changing. wear me out. Wlien die actual day friends, can better hi; spent being roll down die aisle taking out any pumpkin 1 lalloween night, hut per- Practically my entire life we have comes along 1 wont be sick of it, 1 active. It provides die chance to customers in its pall). II' anything haps Santa in Ilis sleigli along witli always liad a real Christmas tree, .nil going to lake in all the displays meet new people, witli whom I was going to roll down tlie aisle Ilis reindeer should be on display and now they were looking to buy as early as they appear and let it can share new memories. alter customers should it not lie a loo. an artificial one. My spirits were lift- add to my excitement. Tlie stores I lomesick? You're not alone. gigantic pumpkin? As tykes go frolicking through ed wlien they said (hey were look- may want us to share our money All it takes is a lilllr 1'ailh, a lillle " Maybe rolling snowmen and (lie mall on I lalloween, 1 will he sur- ing for a bushy six-footer, at least witli them, bill let's not forget to hope, and soon Christmas break pumpkins arc tlie least of most prised if Santa and his little village they weren't buying one of tliose also share our spirit and cheer. will be here. 6 THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005

New club on campus allows students to show their PRIDE year's club did not have a big turnout. can be found in (lie group's section on By Jesara Cocks "Tilis year we arc going to be hold- MyCampus. to on Chronicle Staff___ ing events and making events more The club is open anyone publicized. Hopefully witli enough campus. publicity we will have a hcttcr "PRIDK is open to anyone wlio is PRIDF., a new club on rumpus, will turnout," slie said. GLUT or wlio Is open-minded and now he offering services on campus Slic said tliat the club hopes to supports diversity." Iliscox said. for Gl.B'r (gay. lesbian, bi-sexual and raise awareness of diversity issues "Straight people are welcome and are transgcnder students) tliat relate to sexual and gender orien- encouraged to join." The club, which was just finalized tation. 1 liscox said that (lie club was creat- Oct. 17, was a joint idea between now "Also to offer a safe and welcoming ed to offer a positive space to GI.BT president Megan I liscox and Aiilliony environment for those students and students on campus. Henley, vice-president. their supporters who may have con- "We're open-minded, we do not HIscox said (lie idea came about cerns relating to .sexual orientation, or judge and we accept people for wlio because GLUT students were not simply to Interact witli oilier GI.BT they are." slie said. being properly represented on cam- "students and faculty on campus," she "If you know someone wlio is pus. added. Gl.HT show your support by joining "'1'liere was a need on campus not The group will meet weekly; loca- the group," slie said. being met," slie said. tions are still in tile works. Interested students can contact Tnc new organi/alion includes Monthly movie nights witli Gl.HT Mcgan Iliscox at Meganmarle.lils- Hiscox and Henley, along witli themes, general meetings, GI.BT out- cox((?mycampiis.diirliamcollege.caor fundraisers are all in (lie Anthony Henley at Anthony.hen- Amanda Ottley, treasurer, and Jessica ings and Photo by Jcsara Cocks Nolet, secretary, as the executive works, and more events will be posted [email protected]. members. on MyCampus wlicn they are worked "If you feel you arc GLBT or sun- DISPLAYING PRIDE: Megan Hiscox, president Last year there was a PRYDF. club out. port those tliat arc, please join to help of the new student club PRIDE, stands in front on campus, not to lie confused up The club will be posting new infor- create a positive space on campus," of the PRIDE flag. The club was finalized on witli tills new eITorl. 1 liscox said last mation and events and information I liscox said. Oct. 17. DC and UOIT students unhappy about SA website freeze, wealth of the end of tuition increased fees information By Ashley Duttmann According to the Canadian In oilier countries, like Sweden, amount. Micki Walters, (lie regis- By Carly Jackson Chronicle Staff______trar at Durham College, claims Federation of Students, tuition tuition is free." Chronicle Staff ______ fees in Ontario increased at four When finished school and tliat iftlie freeze is taken off com- limes (lie rate of inflation between beginning a career, students fear pletely we will likely sec an wcbsiti It is not known how much 1990 and 200-1. paying back their loans while increase. But slie believes it would Tlic Student Association yet new will rise next but it's For many students tuition fees starting out in jobs related to their be kept modest. has been revamped. With a tuition year, look, tin to make students fret witli arc too liigli. Others feel tliat the studies. "1 spoke with (lie ministry (the updated and colourful enough anc anxiety. fees could rise, but the quality of "How do they expect students school is governed by (lie Ministry website is both more attractive concerned about tlic rise education needs to be improved. to start a life after scliool with all of Training, Colleges and easier to view. "I'm (lie S/* School is "Education is cheap in Ontario tliat debt?" said Leah Wood, an Universities of Ontario) and yes Providing information on in tuition. expensive hcaltl enough as it is, and now we have compared to a lot of other places," Office Administration student at the premier indicated the freeze and its policfes, tlic student to worry about it being more," said said Bill Bradburn, a law teacher at DC. "When you are done school, will be lifted after the '05-'06 acad- plan, student clubs and studcn Katia Dipassio, a Business Durham College's scliool of the banks want the money back emic year. But at this time it is not centre facilities, (lie site is practica Marketing student at DC. "1 would Business. "Ontario is the 10th right away and with a raise In known what tlic new tuition fee for students looking to obtain info think a lot of students wouldn't be province for overall funding. The tuition it will take a lot longer." policy will be for 2006-2007." and offers a calendar of all up-to events able to go back to scliool, which quality of education lias fallen and Robin Wells, a Human Services In the 2001-2002 academic date pub, SA and club will ultimately cause problems, needs more government funding." Counselling student at DC, added, year tuition was $1,752 and by ensuring students will keep on tor and have students and school A lot of full-time students arc "It's unfair to make students wlio 2002-2003 it was $ 1,786. In 2003- of upcoming activities. administration angry." working part-time jobs to pay for .have little money to begin with 2004 tuition fees, minus incidental Furthermore, die athletics sec On Friday, Sept. 30, Premier scliool and oilier expenses, and pay more so they can work in this fees, were $1,820, again only going tion allows students to view intra (lie Dalton MeGuinty spoke at sonic students diink tuition fees country. We arc going to be in up $34. Between 2004 and 2006 mural schedules, wliilc volun Carlcton University, and arc already expensive as it is. debt for the rest of our lives. It's not die freeze was implemented so tecr section enables students t( announced tliat tuition was "We pay enougli for education," fair to make us start wlille we are the fee stayed die same. sign up as volunteers for various expected to go up next September said Sarah Cheesebrough, a phar- in school." Walters explained tliat she student organizations. when his government lifts its two- maceutical student at DC. "Three But students perhaps don't believed (lie increase would mir- Students wlio have any con year freeze. In earlier speeches grand is a lot to put out for scliool. have to worry about a significant ror (lie rise in tuition fees prior to corns, questions or comments car MeGuinty stated tliat annual fees Why sliould students' tuition go increase. Since 2001, tuition fees 2003 and perhaps only go up also contact (lie SA online througl would go up only a little. up to pay for other people's taxes? have only gone up a small about $34. (lie website. Students remember civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks By Ashley Duttmann-Dawkins Americans.

"It is a loss for tlic world. Slie created a sensation Chronicle Staff ___ great and changed peoples' attitudes and beliefs towards racial Slie was a woman wlio just wanted to be equal to a wliite profiling," said Rao Gorantia, a technology teacher for man, and wliose bravery sparked a nation-wide movement Durham College and U01T. in the United States. Parks' arrest sparked a 381-day boycott of the bus sys- Her nainc was Rosa Parks, known to many as (lie tem organized by Rev. Martin Luther King Ir. "mother of (lie civil rights movement". "Slie was a very great women wlio fought for black riglits On Oct. 24,2005 Rosa Parks died at the age of 92. Fifty until (lie day slie died. Rosa Parks was a true freedom fight- years ago, Parks altered liistbry when she refused to give up er," said Gideon Finuins, a Mcclitronics student at Durham HISTORIC MOMENT: American civil rights pio- her bus seat to a wliite man in Montgomery, Alabama. College. neer Rosa Parks being fingerprinted after her llacial separation was common throughout the soutli, and "1 tliink slie made a huge difference," said Khau-ali Popal, arrest in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks as a result of her defiance she was jailed and fined $14. an Office Administration student at Durham College. "Had refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a Parks sparked a civil riglits movement and became famous slie not done wliat slie did, who knows how long segrega- white manjeading to subsequent civil rights for her determination to see equal rights for African tion would have continued." ' ;

victories. . THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 7 UMu^MPUS NEWS New projects at Durham/UOIT underway ByDo ILindsay Inrlfllf MooreMnnra students...... l...,i.. and.....I Oshawan,.l...... residents,....;.l...,i.. '1'lierl... AutomotiveA..i...... il.,,. Centre/'...,...., of..I' witli.....1, top-of-tbe-line..,., ,.f .1,.. 1;.,.. equipment,,,,,..;.,.,,.,. as., The'rl,,, campus.>.,,,,.. willi..il need more Chronicle Stad____ says Bruce Bunker, director of Excellence will lie used to test cars well as space for specialized classes classroom space, labs, more places Special 1'roji'cts. for research by companies such as like aerobics. for tlic students to eat, more places The |)oii(l should been finished dM, as well as automotive engi- In addition there will lie an for (lie students to study, more fac- Our campus lias conic a long and ready for use arouiul exam neering students. extensive health and wellncss cen- ulty, and more support staff, says way over the years with expansions time. This building will provide an tre in (lie building, witli enough full- Aprile. It is a massive ongoing pro- and improvements, and the people "We're hoping to have it up and opportunity for students as well ;is time doctors and nurses for all stu- ject. behind all (liese aina/ing projects running so this winter students, faculty to get involved witli i esearch dents, and much more space than In addition, as (lie campus aren't about to stop, any ,, time soon. staff, faculty, the community, can be and (lie industry, said Aprile. our current liealtli centre. There expands, more wireless Internet The most current projects skating there," says Ralph Aprile, "We''We are a place here where stu- will also be a pharmacy. coverage for students willi laptops inrliide <> rellccting pond, located vice-president of Facilities and dents conic to learn, we arc a place "This type of project, as we've Is gradually being put in place. on.... the.i...... i. south side..i.i,, of-.f.i.»...... the new library;in.-,.-.,. Ancillary Services, here where we've got very high-cal- seen at Brock University, at Over (lie next number of years DOIT'S new engineering building, Thc engineering building is now ibre faculty, who bring not only aca- Algonquin College, at (Seorglan tliere will be a dramatic increase in to be ready for lune 2006; the gym undcr construction, and will domic facilities, but research," says College, lias transformed their cani- tlie si'/e of tlie campus, and there expansion or athletic centre, which include 17 labs for student use ;is Aprile. pus into lllis hub of student life are already plans for up to (lie year sliould be completed by May or well as offices. After getting student support in activity," says Ken Babcock, co- 2036. lunc 2007; and the ACE building or Eacli of llie labs is unique and last year's referendum, tlic new ath- leader of the project. "Within (lie next 10 years, tliere Automotive Centre of Excellence, necessary for .students to meet tlie letic centre is underway. "The activity will be contagious." will be more academic space," says to be completed by December curriculum requirement, said Currently in the designing As Durham College and UOIT Bunker. 2007. Aprile. stages, tlic centre will be 72,000 grow, more and more space is Tlie university campus will The reflecting pond is meant "Once we have that facility, we square feet and will include a large needed for tlic escalating student expand north to include more mainly as decorative stutcment will liave (lie appropriate facilities gymnasium, a 200-nictre tlirec-lanc population. In a sense, UOIT is classrooms, offices, places for stu- llirougli tlic summer, hut in the on tlic campus for tlic students in track overlooking (lie gym, a building itself up piece by piece to dents to study and more resi- winter it will serve as an ice rink for tliat particular program," lie said. 10,000- square-foot fitness centre match students' needs. dences. UOIT has students from all over globe

By Mark Kalinski Chronicle Staff school to liigli school students. Dodson, wlio travels around tlie world promoting UOIT, said Postsecondary students from prospective students are drawn to around the world are enrolling in (lie school for llie programs and record numbers at tlie University of technology. "People come liere Ontario Institute of Technology. because tlie university is modern, Tlie province's newest university we use laptops in tlie programs. received more (lian UOO interna- They come because our programs tional applications for enrolment in arc different." fall 2005, a 43 per cent increase Last year foreign students made over last year, and a 221 per cent up seven per cent of all full-time increase over 2003. students attending Canadian In only two years international Universities, nearly double the enrolment at UOIT lias sliot up to number of four per cent set a over 150 students. This year UOIT decade earlier. welcomed 90 new international Asian students made up nearly students, including the scliools first 70 per cent of Canada's university international graduate students. student body in 2004. When com- Kclly Dodson, director of pared to 2003, the number of stu- International Recruitment at UOIT, dents from China saw a rise of 45 says the growth is likely due to an per cent. increase in promotion from One-fifth of all foreign students Canadian scliools. attending universities in Canada "In (lie last two years, I've trav- came from Europe and 16 per cent elled with representatives from from North America, Central Photo by Mark Arike other universities. I think its really America and the Caribbean. STUDENT LIFE: Kate Stillman, a student development assistant, stands with her helped to brand Canada and our Almost half the European students display for the UOIT open house. scliools. There is a tremendous are from France. interest from international stu- Canadian universities generally dents." receive a large number of students Uodson said tlic university also from South Korea, Hong Kong, at China, India and and this house 20 in Japan, UOIT has close to students enrolled Open the scliool's English for Academic year saw a large increase from all Purposes program, a 10-level pro- these nations, except Hong Kong gram that is run through Durham where tlie study reported a drop in College for students who liave met enrolment by 2 per cent. all academic requirements but A report released by Statistics was a hu2:e success need to upgrade (heir English lan- Canada said several changes may guage skills. account for the considerable influx Statistics Canada says 70,000 of students to Canadian schools foreign students enrolled at over the past 10 years: New provin- By Mark Arike Canadian universities in 2004, an cial agreements liave been estab- life. day. Chronicle Staff stu- increase of nearly 17 per cent over lished witli other countries to lielp "We have a lot of events going Kate Weir, a prospective last year. attract foreign students to tlie coun- on. Frosh week, family orienta- dent from Collingwood, came to This comes as part of an enrol- try; Many schools have instigated tion and everything during wel- check out UOIT and Games ment boom at Canada's universi- new marketing strategies to equal- Prospective students came to come week," said Stillman. Development, her program of ties, wlilcli arc in the process of ize competition from schools in UOIT on Saturday, Oct. 22 for Susan Allward, a Financial Aid choice. In her tour, she was able adapting to tlic biggest growth of other countries Canada is known UOlT's 2005 fall open house. officer said interest at her table to learn some things about, the students in almost three decades, for a strong education system; sev- With over 1,000 students being was very high. She mentioned campus and residence tliat slie the study says. eral changes have implemented in expected, the fair was intended to that with (lie cost of education didn t know before. "We have international students immigration policies and tlie size- inform those in attendance about today, many students are looking Ion Sarpong, from over 30 different countries at able growtli in tlic economy of the opportunities available on towards bursaries and other Communications co-ordinator of (lie school" said Dodson adding leading Asian nations. campus. Tours were being lield, financial assistance. UOIT, said tlie aniiiial event is tliat tlic school lias been recruiting In the 2004-year both under- along witli a student life expo, and As tlic open house was going growing eacli year. international students since graduate and graduate level enrol- several information sessions on on, tours were being given of (lie In February, one will be lield January 2004. Since then represen- ments among foreign students UOIT programs were presented. campus, faculties and residences. for those making UOIT tlieir tatives from tlic school have trav- enrolled in Canadian Universities Kate Stillman, a Student A lunch was also held for choice of school. elled to Bahrain, China, India, saw a steady and strong increase Development assistant for prospective students and staff. "Students learned a lot about Pakistan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, compared to tlic year before. The Durham College, wanted tliese Many students were pleased UOIT anil were able to interact Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, graduate student body saw a rise of students to learn about student witli tlieir experiences during tlie witli (lie faculty." said Sarpong. United Arab Emirates and tlie 15 per cent while undergraduate United States to promote the enrolments shot up to 21 per cent. 8 THECHROWCLE November 1, 2005 He althy eating hard for so me

By Ashloigh Izdebski Chronicle Staff Do you consider yourself a healthy eater?

"1 don't cat iniicli here. I eat "Yeah, I find time. Actually, I ' I don'l rat healthy brcausi1 ' I have a lot of lime during " No, 1 don't eat healthy ever. at home" just liild .ill ;ip|)le, ;iii(l 1 briny, 1 don't have tinif, ;md junk (lie day, I am not one to eat fast It's not a matter of not having my lunch." food is cheaper than healthy foods." time. I just choose not to." food." - Nicholas Casseus, - Penny Mungal, - Melody Yiu, -Douglas Duquesnay, -Adam Feaver, Public Relations Nursing Nursing Computer Systems Environmental Technology Technology Stress is sickening; learn to Nursing students help cope now, or suffer bad health New Orleans with

By Jesara Cocks ly make us physically ill. Canadians feel overwhelmed with Chronicle Stati tender love and KARE Heart disease and stroke are one or more of these factors," she the biggest killers of Canadians. said. Durliain and UOIT care about Forty per cent will die of some Stevenson added tliat single By Lee Thibideau port for (he victims of Hurricane wellness, and a recent seminar form of heart disease and one in people commonly feel more Chronicle Staff Katrina. attests that fact. four Canadians have it riglit now. stressed tlian (liose in a couple. Ritza bouglit the neon green A McdiLife seminar held on The Heart and Stroke "Good relationships can Durham College Nursing stu- and purple bracelets using $500 Oct. 24. ,Spokc to (lie importance Foundation believes that finding reduce stress," she said. dents went (lie extra mile Oct 20 from her own savings. of alleviating stress. better strategies to cope with She noted that most people to raise money for the victims of The three third-year Nursing Shella Stevenson, volunteer stress is one way to lower the risk find the fast pace of their everyday Hurricane Katrina. students had previously put presenter for the Heart and Stroke oftllis deadly disease. lives the most significant form of Jenny Ritza, Nancy Doughty, together a bake sale for the tsuna- Foundation said that the founda- "Your stress level may actually stress. and Lisa Maric Forcier all mi victims of southeast Asia last tion's mission is to raise aware- hurt your heart," said Stevenson, Stress happens, but the key is watched the horrors of the disas- January. ness and money for high blood She said there is a definite link to find a way to cope with it, and in ter unfold from the comfort of "It (eels good to help - to do pressure. between how someone manages that case it can be a healthy part of their own homes. After seeing something good on this side of A major cause of high blood stress and how liealthy he or she life. nurses in Louisiana trying to com- the world," said Doughty, who pressure in Canadians is high is overall. "You owe it to yourself to know fort the wounded without elec- was energetically racing around stress levels. When someone becomes the risk factors of stress," tricity, they decided that they the schooYselling the bracelets. Stevenson said that to date, the stressed tlicir body reacts with a Stevenson said. needed to take action. Half of the money raised will foundation has raised $5 million flight or fight response; they will She said you have to develop a "We all wanted to take part, but be donated to the Red Cross, for treatment and prevention of either confront the issue or walk flexible set of strategies to deal they don't take nursing student while the rest will be donated to

heart disease and stroke. away from it. The body releases with stressful situations, and you volunteers (to aid other nurses in animal shelters and organiza- .

She said that 11 Durham chemicals in less than one second have to know wlicn to say no to New Orleans)." said Ritza tions, . .: '. :' : Region citizens arc hospitalized and the body gets ready for action. something, and when to ask for They decided to sell KARE sill- To make a donation to the Red every week with some form of Stevenson said that if the body help. cone bracelets that are part of a Cross, visit their website at

heart-related disease. stays in this altered state of stress Stevenson said tliat self-talk, as non-profit, project started in www.redcross.com or to pur- "Fifty per cent oftlie communi- for more than one month consec- experts call it, can help to lower northern Utah for the, sole pur- chase a ,KARE .bracelet , visit ty is inactive and 37 per cent arc utively it can raise blood pressure stress, by calmly talking yourself pose of showing unity and sup- ivwiv.uskares.org. .. overweight," she said. and cholesterol, and can eventual- down during a stressful situation. The presentation focused on ly lead to heart disease. "What you say to yourself can stress and how to cope with its "Stress itself can make you raise or lower your stress levels," daily effects. sick," she said. slic said. "Stress is part of everyday life," Stevenson said that people She added that having fun and said Stevenson. become stressed about work, enjoying activities will help allevi- Slie said tliat although some school, relationships and tlic time ate stress symptoms as well, stress is good for us, and makes us cruncli. "One of the best stress busters do things, some stress can actual- "Forty-three per cent of is exercise," said Stevenson. Stevenson liad three tips for coping with stress. Tlie first is to Give blood to save lives, alter, accept or avoid the situation. Second, learn to manage stress. Lastly, find tlic support you need. right at DCVUOIT campus "Talk to a friend, family or pro- By Courtney Duffett fessional," she said. Chronicle Staff Friday, Nov. 4 in tlic cast gym, Anyone interested in more The clinic will be open from information regarding stress 10a.m. to 2 p.m. symptoms and coping with stress Blood saves lives, so why not If students have any ques- can contact (lie Heart and Stroke give a little once in a wliilc tions about tlic clinic they can Foundation through their website

. knowing tliat you liavc enough call 1 000 2 DONATE or 1-OOB- www.lieartandstrokc.ca. and someone else may need 236-6283. "There arc many paths to ^ some? Students can also go to becoming heart smart," said Pholo by Lee Thibideau Canadian Blood Services is www.bloodserviccs.ca for more Stevenson. " This is just one of KARE FOR RED CROSS; Gita Orchowski (left) and hosting a blood donor clinic information. them." Jenny Ritza (right) selling KARE bracelets to benefit Red Cross and local charities. THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 9

Midterms pose time-management challenge

By Yohannis Sileshi Chronicle Staff

It's that lime of the year again no, not Christmas, hut (lie week of midterms, and once again students on campus arc facing challenges with the testing. During tlie week of Oct. 10, stu- dents at Durham College are wril- ing midterms hring light to liovv tlieir real performance is In class. Shawn Cormier, in tin- Computer Systems Technician program, liad some tesling this pasi week and sliared Ills viewpoint. "1 think llie biggest issue I have with classroom work and midterm lesting is time management," Cormier said. "Simply knowing wlien to do assignmenis and when to study for tests." Cormier liad Ills midterms in courses such as Microprocessors, Communications and Computer Systems. "I'm prelty confident that I did well on all my midterms," lie said. "I just wisli 1 liad managed my lime heller." Andy llephurn, in the Entertainment Administration pro- gram, said his midterms did not go too badly, but they could have gone a lot better. "There was a lot more content tlian I expected," I (ephurii said. "It would have gone smoother if they told us (lie content that would be covered.'', : . Both Hepburn and Cormier CRAMMING: Student Steve Curton studies in the Commons during midterm week at Durham College and UOIT. claimed that if (lie midterms were more spread out over two or tliree Kerry Doyle, studeni liaison for "I have dealt witli maiiy sliidents unfinished work, Inn Doyle says fi't'dh.ick ;iflei"w;ii'(ls." weeks ratlier then packed into one, the School of Design and wlio can't handle (lie increased (liat many students fail to take tinil Doyle says lli.it tlie problem stu- students would have a better Communication Arts, shared lier workload in college because they opportunity. dents have in this area is dial they chance of doing well. thoughts on dealing witli students don't use their time wisely," Doyle "One of tlie most important fac- don't follow up witli their teachers. "If it were set so that students during times sucli as midterm test- said. tors that lead to a student's success So wlien midterms or final tests only have to write midterms for one ing. There arc workshops in most at test time is constant feedback come around, they are not ready. or two courses cadi week, it would Like Cormier, she says tliat (lie programs at the college, wlierc stu- witli teachers," Doyle said, "There is Doyle says this is another area in make thing a lot easier for stu- biggest problem that students dents can go in to review course always initial feedback before which slie would like to see stu- dents," Cormier said. always face is time management. content for tests and complete assignments arc submitted but also dents improve. Time management and feed- back is sometliing (hat many stu- dents always struggle with especial- ly this semester. Rooke Lectures The college offers oilier ways for students to improve classroom and test preparation skills, such as peer tutoring, and even academic honour upgrading for students preparing to professors attend 'college. More information By Carly Jackson BA in economics and an MA in can be found on the Durham Chronicle Staff writing, and has taught creative College web site, at writing at Ryerson University and www.durhamc.on.ca. the John Hopkins University. The memory of Barbara Rooke, Open to students, faculty and former Trent University English the public, the Rooke Lectures professor and chair of.the depart- have been sponsored by Trent Sue Johanson ment, will be honoured once again University's English department this November with the annual since 1998. to visit DC Rooke Lectures. Co-ordinating the lectures at Author Lawrence Hill will be the Oshawa campus, English pro- visiting tlie Trent@Durham cam- fessor Rita Bode said that each Nov. 3 pus on Wednesday, Nov. 9 as part year brings with it a different of the lectures, speaking on theme. "Faction: History and Fiction "Past examples have included Blake Wolfe in African-Canadian Literature and Other Arts, Our By Consorting Chronicle Staff Literature" in room 1-110 of the American Cousins and At Work in Gordon Willey Building at 7:30 the World: Books that Made a p.m. Discussing his memoir Black Difference. Speakers have includ- Pholo by Carly Jackson Berry, Sweet Juice: On Being Black ed writers and scholars from other ROOKE LECTURES BEGIN AGAIN: Author Lawrence The 2005-2006 Talk Sex With and White in Canada, Hill will institutions as well as Trent facul- Hill will be at the campus Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Sue Johanson Campus Tour is examine liovv African-Canadian ty," said Bode. coining to Durham Collcgc/UOIT writers arc forming their own his- Among the list have been biog- of Trent University, the theme Trent@Durham's very own on Nov. 3. tory tlirougli tlieir writing. rapher Rosemary Sullivan, and honours his past determination Margaret Stcffler, professor of The event, free for all DC/U01T Hill is also (lie author of (lie writers Joy Kogawa, Alistair for teaching his students to be English, will be speaking at (lie students and staff, will take place novels Any Known Blood and MacLcod and Simon J. Ortiz. "attentive to (lie full range of Peterborough Public Library on al noon in (he gym. Some Great Tiling, and lias writ- This year's theme for the lec- Canadian literary voices." Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. on Tlie Voice johanson, host ol'Talk Sex With jolianson, tlie ten two history books - Trials and tures is Hearing Canadian Voices, Along witli Hill, Gordon of Canadian Girlhood: L.M. Sue liosled popular Triumphs; the Story of African- an exploration of tlie diverse writ- Johnston will be speaking at the Montgomery's Anne. Another Sunday Niglit Sex Show for many Canadians, and Women of Vision: ers of present day Canadian litera- Oshawa campus on Feb. 1 on speaker, yet to be announced, will years. Slie lias also written many Wliat Canadian be at tlie Osliawa campus on books on tlie subject of human (lie story of thc.Chnadian Negro . ture. A tribute to the late Gordon Poetry Now: s Hill lius a Roper, former professor emeritus Poetry is Doing These Days. March 23. sexuality, including 2005's Sex, Sex Women .Association. And More Sex, .2^;.il;l Plioto by McRhan Read can lieij). Dil.iso Noble ;i ball- When hiring, said. they HERE TO HELP STUDENTS FIND A JOB: Lisa Hudson, Fed Ex recruiter was on suggests booking look for propir who are outgoing, Oct. 24 looking for students interested in a part-time job. Potential hour appointment lor resume personable and smiling. . campus counselling. "We look for friendly, outgoing employers can be found lined up in the front lobby on any given day. "We can check to make sure llie\ people wlio don't necessarily have are giving themselves credit foi experience, Init are outgoing," she Noble advises tliat people look- Il is important to be flexible, And die opportunity for perma- tliefr transferable skills," said Noble. said. ing for jobs should think like an especially over (lie holidays, nent employment is always an Hesume counselling is a free ser- Mary Nol)le, an em|)loyment employer. Think of a way to rise because (lie jobs are contract posi- option. vice available to students and grad- adviser at Durham. said employers above (lie rest of (lie people, and tions. "\\'e decide wlial we need after uates ii|) to one year after they grad- iirc looking for people wlio rise care about an employer's boltoni "(The Bay's) seasonal contract January and evaluate from our sea- uate. above. line. runs until );in. 2'1," said DiLiso. sonal employers," said Dil.iso. O n- campus j ob s available for students Career and Employment Services will help with finding jobs

By Krystal Rosien Chronicle Staff

Students who are looking for a part-lime job often -don't know where to start. If you're in college or university, need money and have a busy schedule, the best place to look is at (lie college. On campus jobs are a great way to gel involved, make some money and still have time for schoolwork. Photo by Krystal Rosien They allow for flexible hours, and HERE TO HELP: Krista Doyle, Janette Banga, Sutandy Morrison and Kathryn Goodman are here to help with find- have a great location. .Two places ing a job somewhere in the college or university. on cainpus that will help students to find jobs tliat will interest and give them tlic llexibility they want are sot for eight months. After a stu-. Goodman said, "It gives an opportu- hours a week, which also allows arc Career and Employment dent applies, "(lie approved student nity for students in financial need to time to do homework, and socialize Engineering Services and (lie Financial Aid and then has lo compete with other get funds by being employed in die witli friends. Time management Awards Office. approved students for the job," program. There arc also jobs avail- plays an important role in main- seminar It is important to have tliese ser- Kathryn Goodman, financial aid able, which arc not based on work taining a job and schoolwork. Most. vices at the college because it assistant said. study. The pay varies, depending important, of course, is getting the allows students to make extra "We want to make sure they're on employers, but most jobs will schoolwork finished. For most stu- The Ontario Association money, and those from all different successful in school," Blackburn pay tlie same as die actual career. dents (Ilis is the number one priori- of Certified Hngineering majors to get experience in a wide said. Some on-campus jobs fall These jobs can include working at ty. Time to sociali'/.e, and actually Technicians and variety of fields. It also teaches under the work study programs. the Student Centre as a bartender, have a life, and friends is also Technologists (OACIiTf) is them tlie values of liard work. Tara Under that program students apply in (lie Tuck Shop, working in important. Without it, you can conducting .111 information Blackburn, director of Career and for a job, and receive it based on Athletics, or with Sodexho, wlio are become too engaged witli work, session for technology stu- limployment. Services said, "Some financial need. The student obtain- tlie cleaners. and come under a lot of'stress. dents on Nov. 7. students need to work part time in ing tlie job must be on OSAP. Work "The best tiling for tlie student is If students are able to handle The seminar will be lield school. If they lire working tlirougli study pays $10 per hour, and jobs to fill out an application, in August. schoolwork, a jol), and llie stresses in room 1110 from noon to I on-campus employment, they will include anything in service areas, Then they know if they're approved tliat come witli it, on campus jobs p.m., and will provide stu- work up to 12 hours i> week... such as the Athletics office, (lie ... many jobs will be tilled in tlie fall are (lie way to go. Make sure to visit dents witli information about depending on their availability and Accounting cilice and tlie Career semester," (ioodnian said. tliese offices to learn more about career opportunities. the demand for the jobs." The jobs and Employment offices. Students will work only ;i lew part-lime jobs on campus. 12 THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 CAMPUS NEWS Eclectic professor shares her spunk

a.m. witli normal activities like design for theatre and began answering and sending emails, exhibiting her art in 1990 as a Bolahood helping students and talking witli painter. Slie started teaching at teachers. But (lie complicated part Puppets die Animation scliool, has yet to begin. came to teach at Durliam College creates The Computer Animation pro- in 1997 and along (lie way become gram is project-based and all class- a mother of four. es and years are interrelated. So Bolaliood said slie wanted to each day Bolaliood, and her team return to Osliawa to teacli and give a positive have to go over co-ordinnting a dis- back to (lie community (hat gave ciplined schedule to keep each licr so much. Now slie works witli class Hewing into the next one. staff lielp bring art to life witli tlie impact on drtting.to where slie Is today aid of die computer animation pro- \\';is a long road filled willi many gram. twists and lurns tliat have Grafted "I feel really blessed and fortu- students Hol.iliood. nate to have (lie, opportunity lo Born in Osliawa, Bolaliood lias a work willi such great people," said degree in organic chemistry from Bolaliood. Slie now works along- (lie University of Toronto, ;i diplo- side a former student iiiid .says it By Dave Synyard ma in fashion design from Sheridan brings licr great joy, Chappie lias Chronicle Staff College, lias studied line arts at been leaching willi lier since May many Ontario colleges and Is cur- of 2002.1 Ie compliments Bolaliood The door in llic C-wing leads to rently working on her Masters in for lier passion and thinks it's wliat two unices. The first room displays Pholo by Dave Synyard fine arts at (lie University of makes the program so great. "Slic posters of paintings and statues of A WORK OF ART: Professor Dar Bolahood, co-ordi- Waterloo. runs die program in a thorough classical sculptures, but the next nator of Computer Animation, displays her flair for One of licr most recent artistic way to make tilings liappcn," said room looks more like a cartoon. eclectic style through her personality and accomplishments is right licrc on Chappie. He is not (lie only one Superman hangs from (lie ceiling, a wardrobe. campus, (lie campus sculpture near who thinks that Bolahood can picture of all (lie Simpson's charac- Williams ColTcc Pub. It can he easi- make things liappcn. ters arc displayed on a sliclf. panda licads on them. She doesn't and shares an office witli licr. ly seen from the Simcoe Street lose Silva, a third-year anima- Posters of art festivals, an assort- just make a visual impact. Since lier Bolaliood lias been co-ordinator entrance witli its bright red, blue, tion student, thinks lilghly of ment of vibrant colourful figurines arrival at Durham, Bolahood lias of computer animation for three green and yellow "leathers". But Bolahood. "She doesn't give you an and paintings complete (lie room. m;;dc a positive influence on many years. " I teach, and dial's (lie best working as an artist Jiasn't been licr answer, instead slic puts you on die It's more like being in a studio tliaii of the people tliat arc interested in part of my day," she said. only form ofincomo."My wliole life patli to find it," said Silva who an office. At (lie desk Is a incdium- computer animation. "She is the Her love of teaching comes from lias been an unusual job," slic said added tliat slic puslies licr students sizcd woman in black cotton pants one wlio brought computer anima- watching students landing jobs. Her first job was as an expert ski to be creative. "Her presence is and shirt- a contrast to her colourful tion to Durham, she is (lie driving "Everyone wlio is passionate about boot fitter at her fatlicr's sports strong and slic wants to make her- nature. Professor Dar Bolaliood force behind it and once she got the tills seems to have got in at a stu- store, not exactly tlie profession slic self heard," said Silva. "Thanks to seems ordinary until you notice ball rolling she continues to roll it," dio," she said. was born for. She later became licr we liavc an animation program tliat her black dress slices have said Gary Chappie, wlio teaches A typical day for licr begin at 6 involved in freelance fashion liere at Durliam College." Donations in the form of whittled clay He hopes the sculptures, which price includes four cards. By Jessica Klinkenberg lie is giving 100 per cent from their Deramaix builds stories around Chronicle Staff sales to United Way, will liclp him each of his sculptures, and for Tlie do tliat. Tree House lie is basing it on trees The-"sculptures will take him lie has seen growing near his Under (lie stairs by die Williams 100-150 hours eacli to complete. liouse. Coffee Put) a sculptor is at work for The sculptures arc made from plas- "Hacli tree shows die passage of United Way. ticine which is tlien moulded onto time as well as die work of Motlier lolin Deramaix was looking for a a piece of wood that lie specially Nature." studio after his own burned down makes himself. Dcremaix moulds Deramaix will be splitting Ills at his home, and Durham College tlie background first and then time between the sculpture at die and United Way liave given him builds outwards, creating a 3D pic- Osliawa campus, Tlie Tree I louse, tlie space to work on the sculptures ture. and at the Wliltby campus he will titled The Tree House and Tadpole Deramaix likes the effect be working on Tadpole Time. Time. because it's a different picture from All proceeds from the sales of A retired machine shop techni- every angle, shadows shifting as a the sculptures will be given to cian, Deramaix worked at Durliam person walks around. United Way. Photo by Jessica Klinkenberg College for 24 years. He wanted to In order to pay for the materials "It's how you discover how THROUGH CLAY: give back to the scliool in return for Deramaix sells cards of past sculp- beautiful the world around us is," BUILDING A STORY John all that it has done for him. tures he has made for $15. The Deramaix said about his art. Deramaix creating a thing of beauty with his cre- ative mind and patient hands. THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 13

What is the solution to coffee cup littering? By Lisa Power Chronicle Staff Wliat do you do with your empty Tim Honons coffee cups? Toss them in (lie garbage, or toss them on tlie ground? Too many people choose tlie latter, according to an arti- cle on (lie MacI.eans I'liotn tiy D-iniclle Cowie Maga/ines web site, causing EATING VEGETARIAN EASY ON CAMPUS: Putting together a vegetarian pita at The Big Pita, beside Tim Hortons, environmental concerns. for a healthy meal choice on campus. Organic farm inspector l.arry Lack of New Brunswick told MacI.ean's lie suggests creating a deposit-return sys- tem for llirowaway coffee cups to lessen tlie number of cups lltlering (lie country. Pointers for vegetarians Lack collects Tim Honons cups while lie walks his dog and now lias close to 5()().C;reg thing in tlie microwave hut bean lieart attacks. rich in protein are also excellent Skinner, a Tim llortons By Danielle Cowie s;il;id is a healthy and (|uick .snack Helen Blease, first grade teacher sources of minerals ;)iid H vitamins, spokesperson, said a deposit- Chronicle Staff that is also an alternative for pro- at Altona Public School in Vegetarians wlio do not eat fish return system is not an option tein. A variety of nuts are also a Pickering, was a vegetarian for must consume n-;l fats. and that educating (he public "Nothing will benefit human quick snack. years. "It is good to have a variety of They can he found from plant about lillering would be more health unci increase cliances for The healthy alternatives are con- different tilings wlien being a vege- sources like nuts, seeds and avoca- effective. DC and UOIT are survival of life on Earth as nuicli as tinuous. I have been a vegetarian tarian," she said. Hlease says to dos. home to two of (lie 2,507 Tim the evolution to a vegetarian diet"- for only a few months and at first make sure to eat lots of protein or Tlie body cannot make (liese Horton's outlets in Canada Albcrt Einstein found it difficult but I got the hang else you may rind yourself getting fats so make sure you ge( your fair and Tim llortons cups have So you've decided to become ;i of it and the vegetarian food guide weak. intake of the fat. littered the schools' parking vegetarian. How hard could it be? lielpcd me out a lot. The vegetarian food guide is an Tills fat can reduce (lie risk of lots and classrooms in recent Just eat pasta, and frozen veggie In tlie morning, you can have excellent guide to follow, especially cardiovascular disease and even months, dishes and everything will be fine, some toast with margarine or low when your starting out. You can help you control and maintain a Although a solution to the right? Wrong. When making a liugc fat peanut butter and a piece of fruit. find this on the wcbsite, healthy weight. Foods rich in calci- problem has not yet been lifestyle change like becoming a For lunch, have a Greek salad www.catright.org. Grains are a um are a must as well and adults readied, Tim Hortons rccy- vegetarian, you must do rcsearcli so with low fat fela or Italian dressing. main source of energy, complex should consiinif ;ippro.v»natcJy cle.s cups in (lie Moncton area you can stay healthy and still get For dinner, try some brown rice and carbohydrates, iron, vitamin B and eiglit servings a day. and is willing to talk to anyone plenty of vitamins and nutrients. lentil casserole with aside of bean fiber. Vegetables and fruits are For more information on the else interested in doing the Cristal Scott, a health counsellor salad. always healthy choices. vegetarian eating you can go to same, according to Skinner. at Herbal Magic in Pickering, would These are just one example for Nuts, legumes and oilier foods www.vcg.ca recommend a multi-vitamin for cadi meal. There are also alterna- anyone who is a vegetarian, to get tives to meat, soy meat. Veggie the right intake of every vitamin.. ground round is soy 'ground beef. Protein and iron arc essential Their are soy "chicken burgers', veg- when eating a vegetarian diet. gie 'burgers', basically anything that Make sure to take iron pills because can be bought in meat form can be there is a higher chance of becom- substituted with soy. ing anemic when on a vegetarian A lot of carbohydrates arc found diet. in these products so you have to be There arc a lot of healthy clioiccs careful with how much of this you out there that a lot of ncwbie vege- eat. tarians do not know about or avoid Scott says too many carbohy- because it is easier to throw some- drates may cause a liiglier risk of

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^^^i^Ha.MBSSBaEtBKaBsaasaBtMasBW^t^*1'*^' 14 THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 fPUS NEWS Wishb o ne s help s p ets in nee d By Adam Prudhomme The I linnane Society is a shelter Chronicle Staff for abandoned or abused pets wait- ing for good owners to come and give them a new home. Much like Wishbones for Pels, ;> program an orphanage, it Is a non-profit that collects items for sheltered ani- organi/alion that relies on help mals, lias just wrapped up its inau- from tlie community to provide tlie. gural year. It liail sonic' success, Init animals witli wliat they need. not quite as much as had been ini- Pet Nanny Plus is a Durham tially hoped for. Region based company. Mandy llaminond of Pet Nanny llammnnd, the daughter of tlie Plus ran the program. The event owner Lillian Miller, says (lie com- was nm from Sept. 12tli to Oct. 21 st, pany offers many services for pet to collect necessities for the owners. Humane Society of Durham "We olTcr dog walking, house sil- Region. Hammond said they were ting, boarding...we will go to tlie accepting dog food, cat food, kitty pet's home and stay overnight if litter iind Canadian Tire money. that is preferred." She said she was a little disappoint- Because Pet Nanny Plus is in the ed with (lie turnout for (lie first year, business of taking care of pels, llie but she feels (lie interest Is oul issue of abandoned pels is an issue there. they care deeply about. Tlie stalT all "llcsponse liasn'l heen tliat liot works closely witli animals on a willi it being (lie first year." daily basis and they like to help out It was advertised in (lie local tliose in need of materials while papers, and soine radio stations they wail for a new home. along with on the Durham Region Pel Nanny Plus will be looking lo u'ebslte, Inn it could have been make Wishbones for Pets .111 annu- advertised a bit belter she said. al event and will be looking for Now (hat it lias been around for (lie denotations from iinimal lovers in first tinie slie liopes that next year the Durham Region again next (licy will liiive .1 bigger nil-limit. year. Photo by Adam Piudhomme Donations were dropped oil at l-'or more information on tlie DON'T FORGET THE ANIMALS: Pets in shelters, like Cyrus (above), receive help Pel Value in \\'hilby witli all ileius company and tlieir charitable from Wishbones for Pets. The organization collects items such as dog and cat food being sent to tlie Humane Society. works, call (yOa)^.^1)^)). from the public, and then donates it to the Durham Region Humane Society. Former student offers advice through presentation By Stephanie Wall Chronicle Staff Karen Douglas and Corrinc Brown' students, about what her job entails sure to let my employers know tliat Tanya McKelvey of the Elle became those of Yvonne Miller. and wliat tlicy. can expect if they I'd be willing to take more school- Administration is in her second Both Douglas and Brown were enter tlie office environment. ing if necessary." year of the Office Administration A presentation held by tlie sec- scheduled to speak to die audience "Tlie phone never stops ringing," Slic told the group that tlie pro- program and was pleased with tlie ond-year Executive Office about their jobs as office adminis- said Miller wlio finds tier job stress- grams slie learned here at Durham turnout at the seminar. Planning Administration students' received a trators in the Durham School Board ful at times, but enjoys (lie daily College tliat she uses (lie most are for this event started on the first day warm reception from the programs and both backed out.. Miller interaction willi different people. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook of school. first year students on Oct. 26 in the stepped forward to do her own pre- She feels her eight years of experi- tlie e-mail program. McKelvey hopes to get a job in dining room of Durham College. sentation and it was well received ence in the customer service indus- She says it's really important for tlie office administration field, as an The event, that was hosted by by (lie crowd. try is an asset and that the first-year the student who is seeking her assistant to an executive in a big tlie Elle Administration group of the Miller, who attended Durham students should entertain the idea assistance to feel they're Being company. Office Administration program, College's Office Administration of staying witli the program for the acknowledged, so eye .contact is "Usually when you graduate you had some difficulties with their program, has since found work in optional second year. key. Good grammar and communi- get an entry level job and you work guest speakers, but the afternoon the Reception/Clerical Department "I'd be willing to continue my cation skills are assets, especially your way up. Unless you get a job was still a great success. of Centennial College. She spoke to education," she said. when working with people from from your placement, you can look At the last minute, the seminar her audience, which was made up "It doesn't hurt to know as much foreign countries as Miller does on forward to climbing tlie ladder," she titled The Trials and Tribulations of mainly of Office Administration information as possible and I made a daiiy basis. said. THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 15 CAMPUS NEWS New cars for the younger generation

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, Durhaift College-UOlT Chronicle NTEKDUNMENTnr^ir D C teacher is a clas s act

By Donald Langley work. I Ie lias won a ibea award as' 1 told jokes. Tlieaire is telling a Chronicle Staff best supporting male for his work story. It is real." in Shadowlands with Whitby That knack for story-telling Courlliouse Theatre. ACT-C'.O made for a smooth transition to Trainer, professor, ;>rlor, direc- (Association of Community (lie sinall screen. In llie I9!IOs for tor, owner of a dinner theatre, tele- Theatres Central Ontario) is llie three seasons on 1'ine Ilidge vision celebrity. singer, athlete and committee tliat administers the Cable, lie liosted Kerr's Korner, a guitar player. Those are )nsl a few awards. lialf hour variety sliow. 1 Ie wrote, of llie titles lUck Kerr lias lield in "It Is not (lie awards but llie directed, hosted and produced tlie tlie last ;)0 years. Kcrr, a professor audience satisfaction which sliow. in (lie school of justice Studies counts. They arc the ones wlio One thing Kerr lias is stories wasn't always an actor and didn't [laid to see the show and will conic and lie is willing to sit down and always teach ethics. back- or not" lie said. tell you a couple, like tlie time lie Kerr began Ills long career at It was that drive that led him to was at an awards banquet. 1 Ie was Durham College in 1977, wliere start A Touch of Class Dinner wearing a shirt tliat said, "Tlieatre lie was (lie first manager of the Theatre in Whitby. in January is Life, Cinema is art, Television is atliletic complex. I Ie said lie was a 199H. Tlie filial show closed in furniture." A woman at (lie event "personal fitness trainer" before May 2()0() wlicn he sold (lie busi- came ui) to Kerr and told liiin lliat they knew what it was. ness. !Ic is animated as lie dis- Ills shirt offended lier. The reason Though teaching is what Kerr cusses life in the tlieatre, dis- behind tills was slie worked in does during the day lie lias anoth- cussing (lie many sliows lie lias television. He explained wliat each er passion and lliat is (lie theatre. performed In and discussing (lie of (lie statements meant and told His theatre career began in techniques lie uses not only as an lier lie wasn't bashing television. 1979 when fellow Durham actor but also as a director. Slie didn'l care for the explanation College professor lolin Green was Kcrr mentioned how he always and walked off. producing (lie British military comes to a scene prepared. "I talk Not tooting Ills own horn lie courtroom drama Contact witli tlie director and we come to mentioned, "I've been blessed, (n Unbecoming, (ircen and Kerr an agreement and 1 do tlie work." my view 1 don'l tliink I have ever were out having a drink when As a director lie tells Ills actors, been in a bad show." Green mentioned (lie show to " lust try it, you're tlie one living die 1-A'en after 110 productions and Kerr. Hi* asked for llie scrlpl and part. 1 like to tliink 1 have tlie a long career, Kerr is still growing,. Green was shocked because no answers but 1 want my actors to "You are like a carpenter wlio only one has,ajikcdjortlie script before. .live; tlie part." lias a hammer. Why would you " lt's,(ul about llie emotional con- lUH'-Wanmb-^Iiave other tools lo -ThnrKelTi^^^?^^llllt snriw'wns'the beginning- ol npction"for1ilm.'Thcwnlpo\vi.'Tts" "'jrinkF'iT'liioi'e't'on'lplrte picrc ol' --KfiT’-i love uffuii' wild llii'iili'c ;IH(I in llir purily. "Pure lovr, pure an." tlie stage und lie liasn'l looked anger. Do nol be afraid lo open Kerr sliows no signs of slop- back. your kimono and show your vul- ping because as lie said this is his Since that first lime on stage ncrabiliiy.It you allow yourself to passion. "Talk about learning. Kerr lias been involved in lit) pro- be vulnerable tlie audience will what's next bring it on." ductions, at and it." You can catch Kerr's next per- South Pacific Osliiiwa respond gel Photo by Donald Langley Little Theatre being number (10. Kerr tells his stories witli a formance as Captain Brackett in He is also an award-winning and bravado only seen in true show- South Pacific beginning Nov. 10 at RICK-OF-ALL-TRADES: Move over Singing mutll-nominated actor for his men. "1 love telling stories. As a kid- tlie Osliawa Little Theatre. Detective, Durham College's Rick Kerr is the oinBingSinging Professor.rruiebsur. D oom isrft doomed to flop on film

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- " x" 7" 1 Bxyr""-^ SSmS^'. S^^es^ |R ’ ~.~\ movie mimics die(lie video gamecame and the violence surprisingly wasn't Video toned down (a plus for game fans). People wlio are not fond of Doom games might not liavc a good time game hit is witli this movie, but may find it moderately worth watching at best. True Doom fanatics will not be disappointed witli tlie First Person made into Sliooter Sequence that has hero Reaper walking through tlie facility getting rid of die remaining crea- a movie tures roaming around, using every weapon lie can find, including the famous cliainsaw from tlie original Doom game. This perspective lias hit excellent Computer Generated ^By Dewayne Fanfair Image quality and makes up for 'Chronicle Staff______some scenes of rambling and cheesy one-liners. Also tlicy will be ama'/cd with the use of (lie infa- Turning a video game into a big mous Bio Force Gun from the screen film Is tricky, but in .this case video game tliat Sarge uses to bat- H worked out better than any other tle (lie creatures. games turned into movies, There could have been a little bit Based on tlie violent, but popu- more character development lar computer game, Doom follows ROCK STEADY: Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson gives a great performance in the about iiieinlM'rs oftlic team, specif- a team of marines known as tlie new video game made into a hit movie. ically Reaper, wlio is (lie liero in die Rapid Response Tactical Squad as movie'. But Doom audiences will they arc sent to a scientific facility find this movie to be something oh Mars to retrieve vital research unlocked a gateway to hell, which Urban) and their elite squad must This movie will be a favourite for they've never seen before in any that scientists had been working on lias unleashed unspeakable evil on use every weapon at tlieir disposal fans of (lie video game as it con- video gaine-to-inovie adaption, regarding alien artifacts found on the facility and all hell breaks loose. to carry out die orders given to tains gore, horror, violence and and will l1nd a lew laughs from the planet. What tlie scientists Sargc, played by Dwayne (The them, which is tliat nothing gets out well-balanced action throughout. oilier members of (lie team don't realize is tliat they have Rock) Johnson, Reaper (Karl alive, Tlie set of the main facility in the through tlie movie. 22 THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 WMENT NEWS O nce was not enough for metal Lord Worm returns with howls to please the death metal ear

By Riley Hoffman vocals are tlie same brutal, almost performances could be considered Chronicle Staff sloppy, but strangely effective style more satisfying because lie sound- tliat Lort! Worm employed on (lie ed a bit more in command singing When the niiin known to the first two Cryptopsy releases. over (lie less complex style of (lie metal underground as Lord Wonn At (lie same time tliere is some old albums, l.ord Worm's primitive relumed lo Cryplopsy in 2004 it experimenting going on. Sampling style blended perfectly witli tliat \v;is liolli a shock and ;i pleasure for is used to introduce most of llie music. many fans of die deaili nietal band songs and appears mid-track in Although Ills vocals might not from Quehec. The Curse of (lie Great. Influences blend as scamlessly witli this music 'I'lie hand had released two outside tlie death metiil genre ;is witli lliat on llic flrst two albums albums before Lord Wonn left to appear occasionally. The Pestilence lie gives an intense performance. pursue more profitable career lliat Walketli in Darkness lliat con- He adds depth to llie new songs options and was replaced by Mike tains a section tliat is reminiscent of employing various vocal tech- Disalvo with whom they recorded tlie band Deftones and llie instru- niques^ By screaming and growling two niore, Contrasting vocal styles mental track The End is entirely at various speeds and pitches, created at rift among fans who dis- tribal percussion. Occasional spo- calmly reciting lyrical passages and agreed on which vocalist was belter ken vocal passages appear on In tlie doing bis. famous inlialed vocal suited to front llie band. After a tour Kingdom Wliere Hverylhing Dies, style l.ord Worm creates a rich pal- in the U.S. ;ind Canada, llic hand 'I'lie Sky is Mortal, Adesie Inlidelis, let of vocal sound. announced that l.ord Wonn would Tlie Curse of tlie Great and Tlie Drummer Flo Mounier seems to be Cryptopsy's vocalist for llie next Pestilence tliat Walkelli in want to set a record witli every alhuni. Darkness. album lie puts out. I lis mastery of Once \V;is Not, llie lifth iilbuin Tlie band moves through many .peed and technical drumming is from Cryptopsy, contains all die guitar, drum and bass lines at a fast ever present liere on wliat could lie familiar elements of their music. pac'.'. It lakes a few listens to gel (lie most creative work of Ills career. Canionshine and Adeste InCidelis used to llic complex song struc- Tlie drumming drives this showcase the hand's love of speed. tures. However, once (libse guitar album, leading (lie guitar and bass Keeping the Cadavers Ihisy and riffs become ingrained in tlie sub- on its insane journey. Mounier Is 1-jidless Cemetery have chaotic, hut conscious, repeated llsteiiing will among tlie premier Canadian melodic riffs that might remind tliat follow. Witli a band this hyperactive drummers having won many listener of the song Cold Hate, it takes familiarity to let (he flow of awards and recently holding a Warm Blood from their third album die song sink in. The songs are demonstration at tlic Museum of Whisper Supremacy. 'I'lie band interesting and thoughtful; chal- Contemporary Canadian Art in WHAT ONCE WAS NOT. NOW IS ; Canadian Death uses olT-time rytlimns on songs like lenging, mentally and physically. Toronto. Metal group Once Was Not has returned with Lord lindless Cemetery and The Frantic Hach lias moments tliat show a Once Was Not is tlie most varied Worm leading the vocal assault on their latest Pace of laying, which they explored glimpse of (lie chemistry lliat l.ord and ts.pcrimental album of release. heavily on tlieir fourth album And Worm sliared witli llie band on llie Cryptopsy's career. This might Then You'll Keg. The majority of llie first two albums. mean a few moments ofiinfamiliar- Pans of l.ord Worm should be ity on (lie first listen. Some fans pleased with lii.s vocal performance might nol ho pleased witli tlie on Once Was Not. His savage accessible part in Tlie Pestilence growling style hasn't changed That Walketli in Darkness or some Dark much. The inhaled vocals, (lie chill- of the other on the burns experimentation Light ' ; ing screams and low animalistic album. ; , growls are all found-here. At limes Fans protesting Tlic Pestilence lie enunciates tlic lyrics more clear- lliilt Walketli in Darkness have a ly than lie did in the past.Most fans solid argument as death metal liaS bright for HIM fans would probably consider this a traditionally refused (o conform to good tiling. ; , any mainstream sound, These fans The biy.arrc appeal "of Lord liave only to enjoy th'e orlicpIO min- By Krystal Rosien Worm lias returned to Cryptopsy, utes, which would make a worthi' Chronicle Staff but perhaps not with full force. Past album on their own. - ... ; The Finnish band HIM released its newest album, Dark Liglit, in September and it is no disappoint- ment to HIM fans because of tlie group's ability to create tlic kind of music tliat makes (his band great, It is HIM's seventh release since 1997. The first gig for HIM (His Infernal Majesty) was in 1995 in Helsinki. 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Pacific, in Rodgers and Over 25,000 productions have been seen since . and Hcatlicr Sessions (wlio plays Hammcrstein's quintessen- 1949 Bloody Mary) pushed me in dif- tial American classic about South Received nine tony awards including best book, ferent ways in different scenes." life during the Second World musical and score Jennifer Russell, who plays War. Tlie curtain rises again The 1958 film version starred Mitzi Gaynor and was Nurse Sue Yaegcr said, wlicn dis- on this tuner beginning Nov. Pacific filmed on the Hawaiian island of Kauai cussing learning as an actress, 10 at the Osliawa Little Source: Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization "Every show there's always some- Theatre 62 Bagot St., Official Website: www.rnh.com/org/ tiling to learn. With tills show I'm Oshawa. Pilled with such learning liow to develop tlie char- tunes as Some Enchanted to life acter." Evening, Bali 1 lai and There's lushness of life in the South the songs in the show tlie one that The issues of South Pacific are Nothing Like a Dame, the Pacilic the piece explores the par- really reflects (lie message of the timeless and even though the evening is a lyrical and emo- By Donald Langley allel love stories between Nellie time is There's Nothing Like a show was written in 1949 it tional journey through life Chronicle Staff Forbush and Emile De Bocquc, Dame. "It's all about the experi- retains relevance to today's soci- during the war. Tlie show and Lt. Joe Cable and Liat, an ence of life away from home and ety: racism, bigotry, love and (lie will be performed every island native. (lie problems of war," said Rick issue of age arc all factors still rel- Thursday to Saturday until The last few months at Kcrr, a professor in the Justice evant. Dec. 3. Tickets are $20 and As (lie overture begins, a hush Oshawa Little Theatre a talented Studies department at Durham As the lyrics of one song go,. are available at (lie info desk falls over tlie audience. The magic cast of performers has been per- wlio plays Captain Bracked in the "Some enchanted evening, when in tlie Osliawa Centre. of theatre is once again taking a fecting their steps, theirlyrics and piece. you find your true love, when you group of adult and children under dialogue for a Nov. 10 opening of "The song itself wraps up the feel her call you across a crowded its spell. From its lush melodies to tlie classic tuner. reality of what life is like for them room, then fly to her side, arid its romantic heartfelt lyrics, Even though the show is during war time," said Kerr. make lier your own, or all through Rodgers and Hammerstein's regarded as a classic in the the- Tlie show has message after your life you may dream alone." South Pacific is a perfect blend of atre community, the show's message wrapped within the fantasy and reality. themes are still relevant soaring melodies and lyrics, Chronicle reporter Donald Set on two islands in tlie South ' foday.Todd Appleton wliq plays among them letting go of preju- Langley also appears in South Pacific during (lie Second World Lt. Joe Cable said, "I'm amazed at dices, loving people for who they Pacific, which will run 'every War, (lie show is at times love liow modem tlie show still is. The are and accepting. Thursday, Friday and Saturday story and others a stark portrayal racial issues, the sexual innuen- The message of acceptance is from Nov. 10 to Dec.3, with one ^%Z^/c/ of life during the war years. dos, it was racy for its time." at tlie heart of the piece but each Sunday matinee on the second South Pacific is adapted from Though the show is at once a of the characters goes some- weekend. Tickets are $20 and are JWay S&fia/i^ (lie 'y Pulitzer Prize winning novel love story it quickly switches where, develops and grows. "The available at the Oshawa Centre Talcs of the South Pacific by gears to reveal the life of the men show isn't all fruity and happy, Information Kiosk. lames Michcner. Set amid the serving in (lie South Pacific. Of all tlicre is a loss of innocence and 122 Brock St. N. Whitby, Ontario ^ 905.668,5000 www.axxesshairdesign.com

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It's a fact tliat everyone lias . Technorali, ;i websile ih.it tracks voice, but just recently have people current happenings on the well, nol only started to use them more, ir.icked 18.;) liiillioii No^s ;iiul 1.5 but people like Jason Kottke are try- i)illion links ;i.s ofSe|)l. 25. ing to make a living from liis. Photo by Malty James A Nog is .111 on-line jouni.il bill Forget llie live-day-a-week com- ANYONE CAN BLOG: Spending some time blogging, second-year Computer Systems it's become so mneli more. mute lo work, Koltke runs his site, Technology student Nathan Bales sips on his soda while using myspace.com. According to i research paper u'rit- kellkc.org, from home and relies on len by James M. Branum, in his readers to make a living. On liis December 2001, llie term weblog site Kottke lias links to sites lie lias notion of making money. journalist takes a risk, says Bruce That's enough to scare any u'.is first used by Jorg I3;irger on Ills recently enjoyed and endless com- Whether making a living or blog- Arnold, who speciali/cs in strategic wannabe writers. website Robot Wisdom in 1997. ments on things li.ippening around ging for fun, there's likely a blog on development for Caslon Analytics Whether blogging will have a Two years liiter oil anolher website, the world. every topic imaginable. Ply Ltd, an Internet research, analy- long-term affect on tlie world, posi- Peter Mcrhol/ announced he And following anotlier link read- Writers, as history dictates, have sis and strategies company out of tively or negatively, is yet to be would take on llic pronunciation ers can donate money to Kottke for always needed two tilings in order Australia. determined, but one tiling is for "wee-blog" which of course was liis work using PayPal. His suggest- to be published, an editor and a "Downsides include defamation, sure it's not going away anytime shortened to hlog. ed rate of$:(() lias not only been tlie publisher. release of trade secrets by business soon. Fast forward to 200-1 when (lie majority of donations, but lie also Bloggers are able to sidestep (liis bloggers, rumour mongering, The blogging revolutlon'accdrd- word blog won iVierriam-lVebstcr's receives donations ofS2 with mes- process taking on the roles of embarrassment associated with ing to Andrew Sullivan is that, \\'ord of (lie year, ;in indication of sages lik'e, "I'm sorry, I'm really writer, editor and publisher, all having a permanent public record, "Wcblogs are''io words to what how big the phenomenon has broke, but here's a couple of bucks from (lie comfort of their own your 'innermost secrets and bad Napstcr was to music," said become. anyway because I like your site," liome. taste in boyfriends' or merely your Sullivan on his website. Could'he Today tliosc who write or keep said Kottke in a wircd.com article. However, llic inexperienced inability to write," said Arnold. be right? 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On (lie weekend of Oct. 2:1, the mrn's baseball train travelled 23 hours lo the east coast to Sydney, Nova Sco(f;i lo represent llic Ontario conference in the C.IIIA national I);>SL'I);|II tournament. Once we got on (lie bus for ;i much-anticipated '2-1 hours or eagerness and discomfort, we know tills bus ride was going to be .1 long one lint also some linie for le>iin- males to really get to know eacli other. One tiling 1 noticed about this small town was tliat the people were very friendly and laid hack. Before we" knew it, after watching a couple of movies, and a few poker games we were scoping out our hotel rooms ;md enjoying some time with our roommates. Game one was soon to start. On the hill was Gord Roherlson. Ilobcrtson had been consistently one of (lie nation's best pitchers during the regular season. He came out willi (lie same aggressive attitude tliat seemed to be rubbing off on his teammates. II we could exfciitr (lie plays, lie in (lie game from start to Finish and give 100 per cent the entire way, we had a legitimate sliot at succeeding. In our first game we went face to face with our division rivals (lie York Lions. Photo by Christopher Park We got off to a slow start offen- LORDS HAVE FUN ON THE EAST COAST: Despite the loss the team suffered, the Lords found something to learn sively and were only able to stir up their on off the field. The 23-hour bus ride to Nova Scotia was a one run over the First five innings. In from. The team gained strength in game and (lie sixth, witli one on base and one time for team spirt and helped wrap up a memorable year. out, catcher and four hitter Jeff Grouse stepped up to the plate and get a rally started until Grouse did it In the sixth inning we were After battling through 2 1/3 first and second base with two out lashed a two-run home run over tlie in (lie seventli with his home run. down 5-2 but had runners on first Innings, Ridgway liad a tough time when team captain Gord right field fence to put us up 3-2 We left a lot of runners on, wliicli and second when nine-hitter Scan finding the strike zone, so out of (lie Robertson came to (lie plate. going into the final frame. didn't give the pitchers (lie support Graham came to the plate and hit a bullpcn I came. Over 5 2/3 innings I With two strikes on him, The Lions had given up a lead, they needed." 2-1 pitch over the left field wall for a managed to let in one run, so I felt if Robertson watched a fastball just and just like tliat, they were the On Saturday afternoon, Pat three-run home run, tying the game I continued to come out and make below tlie knees go by him and the ones playing catch-up with only Topping got the call on the mound up at five. At this point, (lie momen- guys put the ball in play and throw umpire said the words any batter three outs left on their side. vs. the Ottawa Gee Gee's. Wliat was tum seemed to change sides as we strikes then we still liad a shot at would fear in this situation: "Strike Robertson got two quick cuts, then different about this weekend's had now held the upper hand. winning it. three, you're out." gave up a single, but it was too little games compared to the regular sea- "In the Ottawa game we fell apart In tlie bottom of tlie fifth inning, This game sent us home, not tlie too late for York because our very son was third basement/pitcher Jeff early, we saw ourselves battling with two out and one man on, Jeff way we liad all anticipated, but this next batter flew out to end the Ridgway suffered a broken finger, back from an early deficit," said Grouse stepped up and hit a mon- season gave us nothing to liang our game, defeating the. Lions 3-2. allowing the wily veteran Scan Collins. ster two-run home run off of Lions heads about. .In.a game two battle, it was my Harding to step in to his place at "Finally we had some late-game pitcher Rob Vecharelli. This was the Despite tlie ups and downs this turn'to'show the host team, Cape third. heroics from Sean Graham's home spark that we were looking for. team had, this group of guys liad Bretpn, what I, was capable of and This was Harding's fifth year as a run, which fired up our team and In the bottom of the seventh, nothing to be ashamed of. represent "tb,e green,, yellow and member of tlie tied tlie game, lead-off man Dennis Wood drew a Even tliougli we had lost and not white well: We gave up a rim in tlie team and his first but when we walk to give us a chance to bat him been as successful as we would first Inning, on a harmless ground appearance ever at went back out in. A failed sacrifice bunt attempt by have liked to have been, at (lie end

ball, but Cape Breton didn't man- Nationals. Christopher on defence sliortstop Craig Mcgill allowed York of (lie day we were still proud and

age to get one off for the next couple "You can't really ' . " ' we fell apart." to throw out Wood trying to knew who we were representing. innings. replace a guy like Park The three- advance at second base. . "This year's team was special, in In the fourth inning with two out Ridgway," said run bomb by Next up with Megill on first base that we all bonded, there was a we got into some trouble as Cape Harding. "I basical- Graham was was first basemcn ]ohn T'hicbault. sense of togetherness on and off the Breton hitters put a bat on the ball ly knew I liad a job his first of tlie Thiebault, who was having a kind of field, wliicli was the biggest differ- and managed to leg out infield sin- to do, just like any oilier game at year, and even though it couldn't up and down season at tlie plate, ence this year from any oilier," said gles, almost pin-pointing where tliird base, and I liad to do it to tlie have come at a better time, our came up and hit a sharp ground ball Harding. their lilts would go and making it best of ability. It felt amazing to go, bullpcn was unable to shut down to York sliortstop B.J. Nagra. "You knew going out there tliat difficult for infieldcrs to execute tlie after five years of trying ana losing the Gee Gee's bats in tlie final He fielded (lie b;ill cleanly but everyone on the team liad your plays. in tlie finals three of those years, to inning with the scored tied at five. made a poor throw to get (lie lead back, and was willing to pick you Right up to the seventli inning finally win a conference champi- The Gee Gee's put up four runs runner Megill and tlie ball made its nil." we liad left 12 runners on base, and onship and bead to tlie nationals, it in tlie last inning as tlieir bats pro- way into left field. And that it was. To sum up (lie twice we left tlie bases loaded. In gave me a sense of completion in vided tlie much-needed insurance With two on Grouse was up feeling in the dressing room and the llnal Inning, leading off was my career at Durham College," said tlicy were looking for. once again. Tlie Lions elected to then convert those feelings onto the cleanup hitter )cff Grouse. Harding. In our battle to stay alive in tour- pitch around him. baseball field and to have every- He saw a first pitch fastball and Topping had come into tlie nament we needed to got past our Riglit wlien it looked like tlie body be on (lie same page is some- drove it over (lie right field wall to game fresh off a victory in his last division rivals (lie York Lions. Lions were intentionally walking thing not a lot of teams can say they give us our drst run of the game. start against York, wliicli was the With a limited pitching stall'and Grouse, lie decided to go fishing for have, but this team did. Unfortunately, it would turn out to first game of two tliat allowed us to not many arms available, we started a pitch out in his attempts to put (lie Isvcrybody was dcierinined to be too little too late as we lost to the squeeze past conference rivals, (lie pitcher ]clT Ridgway. Ridgway, who ball in (lie outfield and score the win tlie Nationals and even tliougli host team 4-1. York Lions. He got off to a rough Is normally one of our top pitchers runner from second. we came up short, this will always "In game two, nothing really start, hitting a few batters in (lie in our rotation, suffered a broken His attempt fell a little bit short be a team tliat fought back from seemed to be going our way," said opening frame and surrendering a ring finger just days before depart- and he grounded tlie ball to Lions being behind, showed a tremen- pitcher Ben Collins. "We let the couple of base runners. That ing to Cape Breton and was pitcher Rob Veccliarelli who got (lie dous amount of heart, and battled oilier team get in our heads, and allowed tlie Gee Gee's to get off to unavailable to'play at third base, force out at third base. througliout tlie trendies. This team their pitcher wasn't allowing us to an early lead. where lie usually pfays. At this point, we liad runners on was one I'll never forget. 30 THE CHROWCLE November 1 2005 poRTsmm ^ Get your team ready for hockey intramural style

To play it costs $l(i5 for stu- dents and $1110 for staff mem- Games to bers. Games will be played at (lie new on-campus ice centre, allowing easy accessibility for be played students wlio live on-campus. The Coyotes were led by goal- scoring leader Brad Uogaridi.s at the new and league point-getter llyan I lurley during the entire playoffs, and this year they both hope to ice rink do it again as reigning champi- ons. Arguably tlie league's goalie of tlic year, lustin Connors is on anxious for play to begin tills sea- campus son but hopes that game times can be scheduled earlier. "Game times are supposed to be By Christopher Park between 10 and 12 at night but 1 Chronicle Staff hope tliat some games are earlier than they were last year for school purposes." I leads up sl.ilT.md sliulents of Coyotes forward Adam rJC-UOH ;is signups .for intra- Preston-Lord is back playing mural hockey have now ended. again tills year but also men- Tlic season will begin on Nov. 7, tioned dial the league liad a few find will go all (lie way until tilings to improve on to make it March 30. Last year In a seesaw more fun for everyone this year. matchup the Coyotes took the "I hope they can add more championship by defeating the .teams. That would he nice. I first-place Heroes '1-2. would like a much bigger league Throughout most of (lie season witli more variety of teams," said tlic Heroes dominated teams Lord. "Last year there were "three because they liad two or tliree strong teams and (lirce weak snipers who could put the puck teams, so this year I hope tl7i'y in the back of the net no matter can even out the league and wliere they were in tlic game. make it bigger." Durham students' thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs

Dan Thomas Kelly Lewis Matt West Josh Vreugdenhil Mike Dilisi 2"^ year Mecntronics 3^ year History Major at 1st year General Arts and 2^ year Mechanical l^yearMecntronics Trent Science Engineering "Considering the year "They usually do all right." "Not very good. They've "I. think they'll do pretty good." before, not well. But it's "I'm always optimistic." lost a lot of key players." always good to have hope in Toronto." , v THE CHROAHCLE November 1, 2005 31 AlPOMSNEWS

88 reasons to watch Lords bring: home silver

By Stephen McDonald entered (lie league 1-1 years ago. Chronicle Staff Lindro's antics, as described Caldwell and Kate 1 (ill combined play (lie winner is decided using in (lie Quebec media, when lie and improved on last year's (lie lowest score oftlic fifth player. refused to play for (lie since relo- Mens and bronze medal performance. 'The To the disappointment of the It's Saturday night in October cated Quebec Nordiquc, were ladies played hard," said coach I.ords, that player was from i»ul after a Ifi - montli fast, hock- reinforced by a beer-spitting Mike Duggan. "They knew what Niagara College, ey is on (lie menu. incident at former Whilhy night- womens tlie goal was...but we got some As a coach and as a national Philadelphia is ahead of (lie club, Koo-Koo Bananas, tliat bad breaks coming in and It was convenor, Duggan doesn't take to Leafs going into the tliird period, ended up seeing the cocky unfortunate because (lie girls the rule. thanks to a short-handed goal in young millionaire being charged teams fare played really well." "As convener tlial's one of (lie the dying minutes of (lie second with common assault, After struggling (lirougli day areas I'm going to look at eliminat- period by l-'lyer power forward Perhaps age and tlie wisdom one and two, 1 lill liad an excep- ing because it shouldn't be like Mike Richards. that accompanies it, have tem- well at tional rmal round, shooting 112. tliat," lie said. At 1:27 of (lie third period, ;l pered lllis young man with so golf Teammate Brown narrowly Some players echoed (hat feel- pass from veteran Leaf defence- much unreali'/ed potential. missed (lie podium, finishing in ing. man Brian McCabe connects Or perhaps Lindros lias fourlli phice for ladies individual "There was tons of daylight to witli Lcaf-free-agent-signing Hric something to prove. tournament low score by firing ;i three-day have llie pliiyolT. Wr were off (lie Lindros, breaking down riglit (lie I Ie lias undoubtedly cottoned total of 2'M, a total of six sliots course by around five o'clock," wing. '1 lie look on Plyer general to tlie fact that this is his last behind (lie leader. said 1 lasledon. manager Bobby Clark's face says chance. I (is long -awaited ambi- Not used to playing in sucli Diiggan put most of tlie blame it all. Lindros converts, nets tion to play for me Leaf could lie By Matty James cold temperatures, players admit- on bad bounces, but lie admitted twine, buries the biscuit. No mat- Ills swan song in thc.NI II,. Chronicle Staff ted tliat a lot of club feel was lost dial was tlie game of golf and ter liow it's said, lie sliools, lie With seven goals In eiglil due to numbing bands. added tliat tlie three-day event scores. games, Lindros lias stepped up "It was about 10 degrees every was one of (lie best-run tourna- Somv can't help hut think It as tlie leading goal scorer, lilling Despite cold weatlier and a day... but witli tlie wind, it was like ments lie had ever experienced. was pcrsoiiiil. Tlial Lindrns is (lie void left by injured Leafs lilting wind, llie Durham Lords 5," said second-year Professional "Fox Glen staff were fantastic. saving each puck, planning, a Captain, Mats Sundin. men's and women's golf teams Golf Management student, Hyan We didn't have to worry about midseason Christmas gift for his Oilm, poised and mature on won silver medals at (lie 2005 I lasledon.. anything," said Dnggan. There former boss Cliirk. llie ice, Lindo.s seems content to PING CCAA Championships; On (lie men's side, it was back- were about 200 volunteers on Hate him or love him, new skate and score leaving tlie Held Oct. 20-22 at Fox Glen to-back silver medals, but this hand to ensure (lie Contest ran Leaf power forward Hric Lindros brawling and on-ice rhetoric to golf course In Windsor, (lie Lords year's medal is bittersweet, as tlie smoothly. is

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The undefeated women's soccci about sional team were in Ottawa at Algonquin sports Oct. 28-2!) to in profes compete College (lie 2005 OCAA Soccci Championships with high hopes ol Women registration. more speed during matches, making them a obtaining (lie first 'thrce-pcat' in prove The Women's Kugby World Cup will be force to reckon willi in tills fast-growing sport. Durham College history, a job dial lield next August and teams from around the The World Wrestling Championships wrc lias only been accomplished once world arc registered to attend tills memorable held this September, and (lie Canadian wom- before In OCAA history by I Iiimbci that societal event. en's team won tliree medals, rinishing fourth College between tlie ''D-'OO and '01 Canada's team will be sure to represent and overall. '02 seasons. have a liigli standing on (lie The oilier Canadian Tlie lady Lords liad a (lawless () world circuit. teain members all finished 0-0 record going into (lie champi- standards are Women are steadily climb- within the top eight of their onship game. They were ranked ing die ladder in professional 'csara weight classes, a firs! In Ontario and lliird in die sports. 1"-" -^" respectable finish for llie country. Other teams entering tlie Boxing lias recently seen Cocks te;lm "11 r""""- finals were the Sheridan Bruins (6- not always fair huge numbers of women Women are climbing I -1) whom the Lords were to com- entering (lie ring. tlie ladder in tlie world of pete against in llicir semi-final Girls don't light, do they'!' l.ucia Kijker, a boxer from professional sports. match, the Fanshawe Falcons (7-1- Ina world where women are (might to look Holland, stands all of five feel, six inches yet lias l-'ans and critics alike are taking notice. 0) and (lie Mohawk Mountaineers like >i ludy, act like :i lady aiid speak like ;i lady been called llie most dangerous woman in llie Critics say that women can't compete in (5-2-1). from ;i young age, llie thought ofwonirn play- world. rough sports and tliat they can't possibly keep "All four teams coming to tills ing sports alongside iiirn seems unlikely. I ler international popularity only attests to up. championship are good teams iind litil lhal possibility is now heroming a reali- (lie fact (hat women can hold their own in a I disiigree, and in my years of playing male- die outcome depends on who plays ty to llic driiglit of female iilliletrs, typical man's sport. tlominated sports I liave seen how well women better on any given day, but 1 feel \Voii)c'ii are playing, and kicking butt, in Fans of women's boxing say dial tlie sport is can do. confident that we will play good male-dominated sports around the country. not properly marketed and tlierefore lacks (lie 1 liave been proud to walk onto (lie lleld soccer." Take rugby, a sport best described as foot- fan base of men's fighting witli some of the most dedicated and commit- The progress of rookies )udl Den bal! without the padding. Despite tills, there has been recent talk of ted athletes I have ever seen, and yes, we arc Hok, Jana Crydcrnian and Amanda Doesn't sound like sometliiiig women (lie sport being added to (lie 2008 Olympic women. Durno has impressed Vujanovic would play, does it? games. We may liave to work a little more, train a this year and lie feels die returning Truth is, women are playing and excelling in Wrestling requires strength, stamina and little harder, but in (lie end, we can kick ass on starters played steady to their posi- tills rough game. In fact, many Ontario high agility, something tliat women liave the ability tlie Held as well as any man. tions. schools have adopted (lie sport and through- to achieve while participating in (lie sport. So, women don't fight? "Over all die performance of the out my high scliool years there were lineups for Tlie smaller body type of women allows for I say we do, and we win. (cain lias improved throughout die season," said the coach.

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®liliffillill^.^yaiS^aM^E^a^ya^te'.^^^ ’s^- - .-’ Si3StBSISilii3i^ '..' .' ''I'i^iklll^^ d oo.r. THE CHRONICLE November 1, 2005 33 :s PORTS'NEWS Merfs baseball team wins the divisional championship but lose at nationals By Adam Prudhomme Chronicle Staff s;ii(l ;iii(l (loiif llie I.ords feel like they didn't go as far as they sliould have in tlie tourna- nu'llt. Up and down this year's roster were Tin.' Durliiiiii l.oi ils baseball team's qursi playei -s llial could contribute. Dempsier said to bring home ;i championship fi'll sliori, ;is iiol one single player on his team surprised tin' team went I-;) in the championship tour- liiin this year. nament in Sydney, Nova Scotia on Oct 2:1. "Tlie longer you coach, lliere are no sur- Coach Sam Dempster suins up the season prises," lie said willi a chuckle. Hut lie means in one word: bittersweet. (ii;i( afleclioiiiilcly. (idiiig liilo (lie season lie First the s\m't. 'I lir team rallied after los- expected a lot from Ills team. And they eillier ing the nrst giline ol the pliiyolTs lo the Golden im'l or exceeded those predictions. Players Gaels, .iiid won the next l\\'o Kami's ;>iul like lloherlson, Crouse and Topping all liad advanced to tliL- nrxt round against the 1'ir.st- great years, but llie guys olf the bench came place York [.ions. Tlic'y would sweep the up big as well. I.ions ;ind travel .ill the way to Nova Scotia lor "lelT Powers came in and pitched three the rinals ;is division champions. flawless innings (in (lie playoffs) after not "Finishing at tlir nationals as we did was a pitching (hat iiuicli in (lie season. He picked great tlirill, l)iit we thought wr could do bet- off one of the best base runners in the game. ter." S;iid Dempsler. lie (Powers) said 'I'll gel ya'- and lie did." Another positive note was rookie catcher Contribution from all 21 guys on (lie roster )elT Grouse, wlio won the division hatting was definitely one of tlie staples of tlie team's crown with a clip of.-l:i2 on the season. season. ")elT lias always been a hilti'r, IIL" can llat- As llie curtain sets on llie 2005 year, tlie oiil play," said Dempster wlio lias known coach is at a loss to name an MVP. Everyone Crouse since lie coaclicd him in high school. was valuable to the team in (lieir own way. This year's edition of (lie I.ords will lie For a team to light back and win as many known ;is a te;iin lli.it hauled hack no matler games as (hey did they needed contributions how hadly (lie chips were stacked against from everyone wearing a I.ords uniform. Hut them. "The'guys never quit once," Dempster don't for a second try to pass this year's suc- said. Photo by Chris Paik cess off as luck. Dempster said (lie team drew on inspira- "Luck is tlie residue of design," said tion from hoxer Sugar Kay Robinson, wlio PUTTING THE SWEET IN BITTERSWEET: Teammates Tim Westlake Dempsier. When you've coached for over a was once knocked down not once, twice, hut (right), and Sean Harding (left) share a laugh with athletic therapist decade like lie lias, luck lias very little to do tliree times in a match, and still won; The Allison Engel. witli a career. The Durham I.ords can thank I.ords were mncli like a rubber ball. No mat- their liard working coach for their season and ter wliat happened, they bounced back. Which brings llie bitter part. "You're never sion for just the third time in franchise history great championship run. Twice in tlie finals the Lords battled back happy when you lose." Said Coach Dempsier. is another impressive feat. Hut when il was all to tie games late, but couldn't get that final big Coining home, as llie fifth best tr.'iii) 111 ;i)l of lilt or key out, ;ind would end up losing heart- Canada is something llie leam can lie proud , breakers. of. Finishing at 1-1-10 and winning (lie divi- Generals^ captain pays visit to Durham^s Freq

By Lee Thibideau drafted by (lie 67's when lie was 16. Chronicle Staff Currently tlie generals are last not only-hi their division, but as well as (lie entire league witli a 2-9-1 record. Tlie leam just came off a Oshawa Generals captain Peter Tsimikalis nine-game losing streak witli a strong 8-3 win inade a guest appearance on Prcq Sports Oct. over the Owen Sound Attack. 25, speaking with liost Paul Dagg about (lie "We've been playing 40 minute hockey," team's progress this season. said Tsimikalis in an interview witli the The Gens star, currently IGtIi in league chronicle. "...Playing strong in the first and scoring, was acquired by tlie team in (lie mid- second periods, but then easing off in tlie dle of last sea- third..." son from tlie Tlie team Ottawa 67's after may be having a problem arose some trouble between him f i n i s li i ri g and manage- games strongly, ment, forcing but (lie him to ask for a blowout win trade. against a strong "I'm liappy to Owen Sound be playing close team sliould to home," said give tlie Tsimikalis a Generals the native of Aurora confidence wlio lias been they've been playing hockey looking for since the age of since tlie start five. of (lie season. After playing "It definitely house league Ibr gives us that four years, cushion know- Tsimikalis made A HAPPY BUNCH: Oshawa Generals ing we can put tlie jump to Captain Peter Tsimikalis (right) chats (lie eight goals triple A when lie with Freq Sports host Paul Dagg (left) in (lie net," said was just nine and partner Ryan Griffen. Tsimikalis. years old.. Tsimikalis "When 1 was younger my dad always hopes to sign witli an N11L team before tlie wanted me to play defence, but I hated it and end of tlie Ontario Hockey League season, always wanted to move up to forward," otherwise lie will re-enter In the 2006 draft. Tsimikalis told Dagg during (lie ;)()-minute Freq Sports, airing every Tuesday from 6- Interview. flp.m., hopes lo have a Generals player oner a After showing strong two-way play as a month tills school year as well as oilier I.ords centre Ibr his minor league team lie was atlileies. 34 THE CHRONICLE November 1. 2005

Durham Lords Baseball Results 2005 PING OCAA Golf Championship results

Nationals at Sydney, Nova Scotia Final Standings Final Standings Oct 21 Oct. 22 Men's Division Women's Division

1. Lords 3 Lions 2 dee Gee's 9 Lords 5 1. Niagara 866* StClair 496 WP: Robertsun LP: |WP: Smith LP: Topping 2. Durham 866 2. Durham 497 Sammy 3. Humber 877 3. Champlain 498 4. Malaspina 899 4. Georgian 520

*Won gold on tie breaker

Capers 4 Lords 1 .ions « Lions 7 WP: Burns LP: Park WP: Vcccliiarclli LI': Park Durham Lords Men's Soccer THE CHROAHCLE November 1, 2005 35

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