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Cross-country runner wins gold
r|tlKii kirhu tl Men and women from 17 different colleges across Canada ran through the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area last weekend, taking part in the OCAA Cross-Country Championships. The Humber men's team placed fifth and the women's team placed seventh. Inset: Twenty-year-old Colin Murray-Lawson, a Humber Lakeshore student, took first place in the race. For full story see Sports p. 19 HSF stands divided over tuition hikes Directors and Cantin said in an interview after minimal information provided by ed stance on tuition. the meeting. "A lot of students are HSF executives. "We have two weeks to rally and Have your say! executive clash R'iilly upset. HSF is supposed to "We tliink there is a lack of com- get people inlbnned," Cantin .said. represent us. They're not saying munication on the board," said "This next meeting is our last chance The HSF has called at board meeting what we are saying." Admir Chihaluca, HSF director for as students to get our voices heard." Students aren't pleased with the liberal arts and science, addressing Directors also questioned an emergency board Ontario government's plans to end the board at the meeting. need whether within the by Chris halliday "We membership meeting for 4:30 NFWS REPORTER the tuition freeze, but during the to know why you're accepting a two College Student Alliance (CSA) p.m. todtiy in the meeting, Daniella Cro,ss, HSF vice to three per cent increase. If you was beneficial to the student 'ITie hostile at the last Seventh Semester mood was president of administration at North make things clearer then it will be body, since the government has Humber Students' Federation (HSF) Campus, said fighting for an extend- easier to accept" already pushed the CSA into tak- room to discuss Board of Directors (BOD) meeting, ed fiieeze is no longer an option. Chris McNeil, director of busi- ing a stance that would accept tuition. All students dividd due to the federation's "It's not negotiable, the freeze is ness at Lakeshore, told the board it tuition increases tied to the rate of are welcome to stance on the Ontario government's ending," Cross said. needs to release a united state- inflation.
lift tuition freeze. attend. decision to the "There has never been a point ment in regards to tuition deregu- "We can go into the group that . Anja Cfintin, a social service where we've (HSF) supported an lation because "the government isn't heard," .said Joey Svec, HSF student at Lakeshore, came for- increase, but we are now lobbying needs to know the opinions of president, refering to the Canadian ward with a petition against tuition the government to make sure everyone on the table." Federation of Students, "or we can deregulation signed by 470 executives to stick with tuition tuition only increases by (the rate HSF promised CSA to minimize More tuition stories see Humber students. send directors detailed information increases." of) inflation." > Deconstmcting, p. 2 "Some of our student represen- Directors visibly upset with from their meetings with the gov- "Vfe pay them to advocate for were > Democracy Deficit, p. 6 tatives are saying we should go the way tuition negotiations have ernment so the next board meet- us," Svec said. "To go against their along with small tuition increases," progressed and frustrated by the ing can focus on developing a imit- stance wouldn't make sense." November 3, 2005 news ^
Trinkets washed away by Katrina are starting to surface on distant sliores. A woman in Texas recently found 2 strings of Mardi Gras beads while beachcombing.
Humber hawks dates for charity Satellite
ing people and raise a lot of HSF hosts first money," Ross said. broadcast HSF president Joey Svec called ever singles out the auction and watched as the bids for the bachelorettes turned posting into full-scale bidding wars among auction in bid the young, eligible bacliclors hop- ing to land a date for the weekend. 'thrills' to raise funds Students being auctioned off were tense and excited about par- for Hurricane ticipating in the auction. radio head "I was nervous when they start- ed bidding, but as the bids went by rob titus
Katrina rehef higher I felt more comfortable NEWS REPORTER
being up there and I ended up efforts having a lot of fun," said tfiird-year Canadian music industry media studies student Lindsay mainstay Liz Jaiiik is adding a Litzenbcrger, who was auctioned another file to her portfolio. by vernon williston off for $25. Janik, who has been the NEWS REPORTER The bachelors may not have cliair of Humber's Radio drawn many high bids, but they Pi-ograni Advisory Committee
Once again, women prove to be were still happy to be a part of the for the past seven years, was worth more tlian men as bachelors chantable event. recently named progiani man- and bacliclorcttcs were auctioned "It's disajjpointing but at least ager for Sirius, one of two new to raise money for victims of it's going to a good cause," said Canadian satellite channels. MiiiTicane Katrina pre-service firefighter student "I'm veiy thrilled at tlie oppor- The auction, held in the Michael Wood, who was sold off tunity," she said. Eligible bachelor Michael Wood (above left), a preservice fire- Student Centie last Thursday is for $ 10. Sirius is run by the country's fighting student, is auctioned off by HSF president Joey Svec part of the Humber Students' After the 16 pre-arranged sin- largest privately-owned broadcast at a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Ashleighann Federation's ongoing effort to raise gles were auctioned off, Svec company, Standard Radio Inc. Ross (below), events co-ordinator for the Caribbean Culture money for vic- called on mem- The subscription-based serv- Society, helped plan the event, which raised about $500. tims of the year's bers of the audi- ice will launch Dec. 1. " We're doing this for natural disasters. ence to volun- The winning the victims of Katrina, teer dates. bids for tlie first To the high- so we're hoping to three bachelors est bidders went were $1.50, $8 auction off a bunch of a minimum two- ORONTO and $3, respec- hour date with good looking people and Horth tively, while the their bachelor Co " bach elorett es raise a lot of money. or bachelorette Nuve,nler9"-9=' went for S25, Details for the - Asldcighann Ross, CCS vou^e Coiv( S23 and $21. dates were dis-
But the event events co-ordinator cussed after the cmincsy wasn't about auction Liz Janik what gender Ross said if could raise the most money said anyone involved felt uncomfort- Customers will be cliarged a Ashlcighann Ross, events co-ordi- able giving out their contact infor- one-time activation fee of $15 iiator for Humbers Caribbean mation to other people, the CCS and a montlily service charge of Culture Society (CCS). would aiTange the date. $12.95 to tune in. to pur- "We're doing this for the vic- Earlier tliis year the CCS had a Subsmbers also have tims of Katnna, so we're hoping to bake sale that raised $ 100 for tlie chase a compatible radio or a auction off a bunch of good look- victims of Katrina. vernon wiilisiiui special receiver for their vehi- cles to pick up the signals. ITie otlier new broadcaster, Canadian Satellite Radio Inc., is Deconstructing deregulation partnered with XM Satellite Rising Prices Radio Holdings hic., and offers more than 100 channels at a Humber has more post-diplo- In 1999-2000, the ministry, Until 1998, all college programs in Ontario by sheri bolton similar charge. alexandra mazzuca ma programs than any other in response to student protest, had a regulated tuition of $1400. Humber Critics of the new stations NEWS REPORTERS college. reduced the amount by which now has the highest number of deregulat- remain skeptical they will con- Significant cutbacks in gov- regulated programs were form to Canadian Content regu- ed college progiams in tlie province. The Tuition fees for regulated ernment funding in tlie last 15 allowed to increase. lations. But Janik noted that college's elTects can be seen in some of the programs are going up next years has placed an increased It was capped at two per Sirius will have to abide by the most expensive fields of study: year, but it is unclear by how onus on post-secondary institu- cent annually for a five-year federal license guidelines and much. tions to come up with the penod. deliver more home-grown talent A regulated course is one money for their operating Deregulated programs, how- 3D for Production tlian AM/FM fhjquency stations. where tuition can only increase costs. ever, were allowed to increase $7221 She said Sirius will devote 25 by tlie standards set by provin- In 1993, the Ministry of by 15 per cent yearly. per cent of its Canadian content cial legislation Training allowed institutions to That five year period ended Accounting and IT to new and upcoming artists, Right now that limit is set at increase tuition across the in 2004 rather tlian playing mainstream $7121 two per cent a year board up to 10 per cent a year At that time, the Dalton staples like Celine Dion and Tuition in deregulated to manage their costs. McGuinty government chose to Bryan Adams 25 times a day. BAA Industrial Design courses, on the other hand, is In previous years, tuition freeze tuition until 2006. Janik said she will continue increased yearly at a standard rose close to the rate of infla- Peter Fitzpatrick, tlie senior $5267 her role at Humber, which set by tlie college. tion. communications adviser to includes offering her e.\peri- The maximum a college can In 1998-99, the Ministry of CTiris Bentley, the minister of BAA Interior Design ences as a music progiammer raise a deregulated program's Training, Colleges and training, colleges and universi- and consultant to tlie school's $5107 tuition is 15 per cent. Universities (formerly the ties said the legislation sur- Radio Program, as well as con- Humber College ciurently Ministry' of Training) deregulat- rounding the upcoming tuition tinuing with the consulting firm Post Production has 61 deregulated programs. tuition for university pro- hike for regulated programs ed she owns. When asked about the high grams, most undergraduate should be available before ne.xt $5176 "I continue to be passionate number of deregulated pro- programs and some college year. about what I do and I've never grams at the college, Humber programs, allovnng schools to "It's obvious that things Pre-Serv Firefighter viewed my work as a nine to five president Robert Gordon said raise these fees at their own have to be controlled better," job," Janik said. $9045 there are so many because discretion. Fitzpatrick said.
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Toronto Police Assoclatton entered phase two of its Job action Tuesday. Officers are donning protest dicldes and toques Instead of police Issued caps. - Tlie Star Police, security vow to make Rexdale safer by nick kyonka presence of so many potential wit- Talk of gun violence in Ibronto show a heightened awareness of Taverner and other community NEWS REPORTER nesses as some of the reasons they peaked recently after several high- uniformed officers in this area and members spoke about the need to feel safe on campus. profUe shooting incidents left three do what we can do to help curb prevent the commumty's children In a vote of confidence for secu- "I have seen a lot of security men dead and several others in this outrageous activity that has from entering gangs or getting rity. Humber North students said around," said Leon Watson, a sec- hospital in mid-October All three taken place." involved in gang activity. they feel safe on campus despite ond-year electrical engineering men killed were shot in Rexdale The press conference was held "We have various groups that police concerns of increasing gang student. "I think all of the students On Oct 22. at about 4:25 p.m , at the location of the Talakshi and are striking at our young people, violence in the community. are coming here to do something Brandon Archibald-Sterling, 22, Rehmtulla murders which was trying to get them at a young age The Rexdale area around good in life, so I'm presuming was returning home from Popeye's directly in front of the playground and trying to talk to them about Humber has made headlines in there should be no violence here Restaurant in Albion Mall when a at Elmbank Junior Middle School. the violence," Taverner said "It's recent weeks as it was tlie site of the at the school." blue mini-van approached him As police and media prepared not a great thought to think that six latest gun-related homiades in Gary Jeynes, director of from behind As the vehicle pulled for the press conference, over 200 12-year-olds have gang connec- Toronto. Humber's public safely, said secu- up beside him, several shots were cluldren played in the large open tions or are affiliated with gangs,
" Jason long, a first-year business rity will continue to do everything fired, striking Archibald-Sterling vard behind them but we know that that's the case management student, said he has they can to keep the school safe. several times. The vehicle drove followed Rexdale's gun violence in "I'm very pleased to know that off immediately. the news, but feels that an attack the students feel safe on campus." Archibald-Sterling died later at on campus is "a lot less hkely." Jeynes said. "I like to think we pro- Sunnybrook Hospital. "It's pretty common for this vide a good sei-vice and will con- The following evening at area to be affected by violence," tinue to do so. We will continue to around 6:30 p.m., two Oakville long said "But as long as I'm on react to situations and problems men were driving with two school grounds I'm line." that occur on the campus, (but) 1 unknown assailants who attacked Students cited video surveil- can't control what happens in the them from within the car lance, security personnel and the community." Fahini Talakshi. 25, and Aleem Rehmtulla. 26. both died. Each incident occurred within a kilometre of Albion Mall, a pop- ular shopping location for Humber students. Supt. Ron Taverner. of nearby 23 division, said police are doing everything they can to combat the gun violence that has devastated the Rexdale community this year "The level of violence that has taken place, particularly witli the
use of guns, is very disturbuig to us all," Taverner said at a press confer-
ence last Friday. "Certainly, tliis
community is particularly outraged. nitk kvtink.i I just want to reassure the commu- Superintendent Ron Taverner, of 23 division, addresses the nity — this particular community - media near the site of two recent murders in Rexdale. that the police are taking steps to
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The Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments are limiting how much coid medicine peopie can buy in their campaign against crystal methamphetamine abuse. Gatehouse a sanctuary for former abuse victims
Counselling centre for adults started by Humber prof by dominik kurek ipants and support is offered in one- lease for the house vsfith the City of NEWS REPORTER on-one sessions or in groups, whicli Ibronto, paying $10,000 a year. are supervised by trained mentors. He then asked if he could put the
For the past seven years, "Since it opened in 1998, over renovation costs against the lease. Toronto has been home to the 4,500 people have gone through "When the community came Gatehouse, a haven started by a the house," Lockhait said "That's together to help build the house, we Humber teacher where adult sur- quite an awi'ul lot of people who were able to put all of our renova- vivors ol child abuse have been have been traumatized by abuse, tion costs against the lease and able to find comfort (sexual abuse as a child), that therefore we paid off the house witli
Police foundations teacher wouldn't have had any help, so it's a cost of around $18,000," he said. Artliur Lockhait, who has taught at a real testament to the people, tlie The Gatehouse is located a few Humber for tlie past 18 years, was staff tliat are working tliere and all blocks east of Humber's Lakeshore tlumiiiik kiiri'k instrumental in opening the tlie folks tliat come together to help Campus and is run by six full-time Gatehouse. out." staff members and 150 volunteers. Police use the Gati?house for investigation interviews, provid- "I stalled (the Gatehouse) in It is open to tlie public weekdays ing a comfortable atmosphere for children and families. response to students telling me sto- from 9 am to 5 p.m., but police A room used for the interviews includes state-of-the-art video "Often times we don't ries of having been abused as chil- and child welfare representatives equipment. dren," he said. "We would just sit gii>e attention to adults as have 24/7 access. and tiy to fiiid a place to talk about "Often times we don't give atten- Purple Door Award. Canadian UN much as we might give to it so 1 could basically listen to tlieii" tion to adults as mudi as we might ambassador Allan Rock was present stories." children." give to children." Lockhart said. at the ceremony. York prof Angela Gallant, volunteer co- "We don't see them as being a child "It was quite a wonderfi.il feel- - Arthur Lockhart, police ordinator for the Gatehouse, said in a lot of ways. It's more in a sense ing," Lockhart said. "Basically, it they provide supjDort to about 20 foundations instructor appealmg to say we'll work witli a represents everybody who had ever to give adults a month. child ... but also an adult, whctlier helped the house in my opinion."
"They can have brief short-term they're 40 or 70, (who) is in as In 2004, the Gatehouse had a counselling, which is four to five Tlie Gatehouse was built in the much pain as a child." budget of $340,000. Funding war talk at sessions," Gallant said. "They can 1890s to house doctors who Currently, Lockhart talks witli comes from corporate and individ- come for mentor support which will worked at the Lakeshorc adult survivors of abuse at tlie ual gifts, charitable foundations and last up to a year. They can come Psychiatric Hospital. The house had house. He is also in works with the special events. The house is not Humber for self-support groups, wliich run been abaindoned for more than 30 Gatehouse committee to open a part of any government agency. on a 15-week cycle." years when Lockhart first looked second centre in Scarborough. "It's alive because the communi-
According to the Gatehouse into buying it. Gatehouse recently present- ty wants it to be alive," Lockhart The by puja uppal website, there is no charge to partic- Lockhart signed a $300,000 ed Lockhart with its first ever said. NEWS REPORTER J
Is America's recent involve- ment in the war on Iraq illegal? According to a York University
law professor, it is. Michael Mandel, a legal activist who once tried to indict Bill Clinton for war crimes over the bombings in Kosovo, is coming to Humber next week to discuss his take on the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Yugoslavia. Mandel currently teaches criminal, comparative and inter- national law as well as legal pol- itics and the law of war at York. He is the author of many books, including How America Gets Away With Murder and Law Politics and the Suptvme Court: The Quebec Secession Case. Humber instructor Adam Lynde, who teaches a class on war and terrorism, seiid although he thought the idea of trying to bring Bill Clinton to court was ridiculous, Mandel's arguments on the law of war crimes are interesting. "I don't necessarily agree with some of the things he
says," Lynde said. "But 1 think he's raising some interesting questions about our trying to solve international problems." Mandel will be at Humber's North Campus on Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. in the Seventh Semester room. To reserve a spot contact Val Hewson at [email protected].
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Consumers will be able to purchase a maximum of 3.6 grams of cold medicine, whicti in larger amounts can be used to produce the addictive drug. - CBC News Students educate Et Cetera wins first place at on organ donation Kansas awards by daniel lui Humber Health Centre or any Ministry by sean Cunningham NEWS REPORTER of Health or Transportation branch. NEWS REPORTER But, r-udgc added, "having a donor
The School of Nursing is launching a card or a label on your driver's license The Humher Et Cetera newspaper has won campaign this month to raise awareness doesn't provide legal consent." the Pacemaker Award, presented by the of organ and tissue donation. He said family members must give Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). On Nov. 11, 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. the proper consent. llie 2004/ 2005 version of the lit Cetera to 2 p.m., students will have the oppor- Margot Rykhoff, an instiiictor at the won the award for the best non-daily tabloid tunity to visit an information booth in School of Nursing, said there are several CuiTcnt entertainment editor Carol Santos and the cafeteria at the Noith Campus. misconceptions tliat discourage people instructor Lara King were at the ceremony in
"The supply of organs is not sufficient from signing a donor card. Kansas City, MO tliis past weekend to accept in quantity to save all lives," said Brad 'One of tlie mytlis is that critical care the award.
Fudge, a nursing student participating in physicians will not take care of you if they "It's so wonderful to hear that the work the campaign. arc aware you ai-e a donor," she siiid "It's that our students put into the publication is The Trillium Gilt of Life Network, a totally wrong because organ donation can recognized," King said about tJie award government agency established in only be considered after bram deatli." Winners in other categories included much 2000, said about 1,800 people in She also said organ recipients are larger American schools such as Ontario are waiting for organ trans- selected first for those who need them Northwestern, Ball State, Eastern Michigan plants, wliile only 601 have been per- most, and that tlie critically ill - not tlie and Harvard. formed this year rich or famous — are always first in line. The Pacemaker Awards, which honour The greatest demand is for kidneys, But Rykhoff doesn't want students to excellence in collegiate journalism, were livers, adrenal glands and hearts. feel pressured. established in 1926. Tfiis year, the awards
"There are also tissues that can be "Our goad is not to convince people," were affected by Hurticane Katrina. New donated like the cornea of the eye she said. 'It's to ensure students are Orleans was to host tfie awards and all entries I.ir.i kill); (which) can help blind people and skin more knowledgeable so that they can had to be resubmitted as tlie first sets were tissues for burn victims," Fudge said. make an informed decision." Et Cetera entertainment editor Carol lost in the fiood. One donor can save or benefit seven Those interested in the campaign v«ll Santos and former editor Priya number's Green Banana magazine, pro- lives, he said. also get a gift such as bracelets, neck- Ramanujam were on hand to accept the duced in the winter of 2004, was a finalist in Donor cards can be signed at the laces and water bottles. award for best non-daily tabloid. the magazine category as well.
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This week an Oregon woman won a $1 million lottery using a stolen credit card. She will not be able to collect her prize money if she is convicted. - Harper I
HSF democracy deficit
Does the Humber Students' 1,600 per cent since 1990. Federation's stance on tuition reflect Statistics Canada reports that spi- the will of the student body? ralling fees for professional pro- That is the debate that is being grams limits the number of students raised in the boardroom of the HSF. enrolled from all but the wealthiest Premier Dalton McGuinty's classes. announcement a few weeks ago T'he HSF needs more active con- that the tuition freeze is ending trig- sultation with students before form- gered a fluiTy of controversy as the ing tuition decisions. government Wcis still in the middle Other colleges and universities of student consultations over the are holding plebiscites to gauge stu- direction of new tuition policies. dent's reaction to the end of the Last April the HSF's Board of tuition freeze and tJie response has Directors, passed a motion calling been overwhelming. on tlie HSF executive to lobby for Students at York University and an extension of tlie tuition freeze the University of Toronto's Yet when Scarborough executive Campus voted 96 members Our Student govern- per cent in favour of recently met ment seems to have reduced tuition fees. with the In deciding to Ministry of accepted the govern- lobby for higher Training, ment's stance that tuition, even if mod- Colleges and erately higher, the tuition fees Universities, can and CSA and HSF are they said they should go up. lobbying again.st the agreed with wishes of the 82 per the Ministry cent of Ontarians that tuition increases at the rate of who say they favour extending the inflation were reasonable as report- freeze. ed in the HSF Nnvswire. They need to make sure they are Given tliat both the federal and not also lobbying for a position their provincial government have inject- own students can't or don't support ed desperately needed funds into Interestingly, Humber leads all our schools, some students are colleges by having the highest num- increasingly baffled as to why their ber of deregulated programs - a props or burn fees must rise. staggering 61 programs no longer The College Student Alliance limit how much tuition can increase. (CSA) and HSF which is a member This has allowed tuition to rise top- A tally of sinners and saints at Humber College of the Alliance, have chosen not to ping out at over $9,000 for Pre- defend the freeze. Service Fire-Fighter Education and Our student government seems Training Program. To the student groups who To Humber College for having the to have accepted the government's Given that the Rae report recom- fiindraised this week for Pakistan highest number of deregulated — stance that tuition fees can and mends that tuition be deregulated earthquake and Hurricane Katrina programs of all Ontario colleges. should go up. students must act together to fight relief. But not all students support that this move loudly and strongly. decision. The HSF Newsioire's editorial That almost 500 students signed stated the HSF would continue to a petition calling for the freezing "educate students about inflation To cross-country runner, Colin To the 53 per cent of teenaged girls and reduction of tuition fees should and the reasons why tuition fees are Murray-Lawson, who won an indi- who don't use condoms every time give the HSF and CSA cause to increasing." vidual gold medal at tlie Ontario they have sex. rethink their current practice of lob- The HSF seems to put more Provincial Championships (OCAAs) bying for tuition increases at the effort into persuading students that rate of inllation. fee increases are inevitable than This weak stance gives complicit into lobbying the government to support to the idea that like all con- keep fees down. sumer products tuition must rise. It During this week's emergency To students for coming out to last To folks who look down on other fails to acknowledge that students HSF meeting on tuition, it is essen- week's HSF meeting and voicing people's long-distance and online are already shouldering a dispro- tial that Board Members listen to their opinions on tuition. relationships. Love comes in many portionate cost of their education. It the voices of students who are forms. is not acceptable tliat college tuition already strapped with some of the fees have risen between 260 and highest debt-loads in the country.
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Four fraternity memliers were given Jail sentences this week after a pledge died of "water intoxication" when he drank several gaiions during a hazing ritual. The bright - Donate an organ save a life side to long
made the decision to go The harsh reality seen in the doctor's vow is to save your life through with his second statistics is that people are not sign- first. Your wallet or wherever you distance love transplant for a pancreas, ing their cards or discussing the keep your card will not even be after receiving a kidney decision with their family looked at until after you are gone. by erica shupe UFE REPORTER transplant almost nine I cannot imagine what families Also your medical records will be years before. go through as they watch their investigated to see if your organs by amanda It brothers, sisters, fathers, are even suitable for donation. would end the constant mothers, mullin need to monitor when and sons, and daughters die waiting for OK, so maybe a few people have In Focus Editor It seems people are more likely what he was eating It would end a match. changed their minds and now to donate when a child dressed as tlie worry that in a few years time Many people don't donate think, 'Fine I'll do it, I don't need a goblin with a UNICEF box his new kidney could fail, or other because they arc cieepcd out by my organs after 1 die anyway.' Why is it when one is in a long comes to tlieir door than to do problems the thought Not so fast, (and no, I don't distance relationship people sonietliing as simple as signing an could arise. of someone mean you're going to need your always give you that look like, 'Oh, organ donation card. 'Some [joking organs. There is a witness signa- Many people don't are you crazy, that's never going to You don't expect someone organs can be around tin ture needed on your card, which last,' needing a heart to go out dressed donated l)y a donate because they hem after helps evoke discussion. Your fami- Recently I was at a Halloween up to ask foi' a spare organ or two. relative or they die. To ly has the final say on whether or
party and yes, 1 have to admit it Yet it almost looks like tliis is what friend vyith are creeped out by them I say it not your organs will be donated was 95 per cent couples and a lit- people waiting lor transplants arc similar blood IS going to and if you don't make what you tle upsetting, but 1 was going to going to have to resort to doing and tissue the thought of some- happen any- want clear, your wishes may not have fun anyway. In Ontario, organ donations are types, but oth- way. Once be followed one poking aound While getting a drink, a girl I falling far below demand ers cannot be you die you When my dad wanted to didn't know asked me if 1 had a Statistics from 2004 show that taken from liv- are not sim- • donate his entire body to saence, them after they die.. boyfriend. almost 2000 people are on the ing donors ply thrown obviously, that was something that Laughing, I responded I have waiting list for organ donations because peo- into the we all wanted to discuss with him. been going out with my boyfriend and there are fewer than 500 peo- ple can't live without them like the ground to be forgotten, you are Make your intentions known for the past six years and that he ple who have actually donated. It pancreas, lungs and heart, for prepared for cremation or burial and you could save not just one isn't here. During the winter ju.st doesn't add up. instance. which includes the removal of life, not even just a life for each months he lives in the United My father was diagnosed witli Everyone gets a donor card your organs - so why not give organ, but entire families. States. Diabetes as a child cause serious when they get their health card or someone else a chance at life' Don't have a card? They can complications including blindness drivers licence that gives them the Other people think that be downloaded online at: and loss of circulation which can option to donate their organs because they sign their donor card www.organdonationontario.org For those of you in a lead to amputations and you when they die. On the card you and get in an accident, paramedics Just remember, be specific, let your guessed it, organ failure. can specify exactly what you want and doctors will let them die in wishes be known, so you can pos- long distance relation- A year and a half ago my dad to donate and what you do not. order to harvest their organs. A sibly be a lifesaver ship, whether they're an hour or a long plane ride away remember to stay strong. Let us know what you think! Letter to the Editor
She was taken aback by my answer and commented that long RE; presents fee bill in.sist on taking part in the CSA NDP distance relationships never work, The Number Et Cetera campaign to lobby the government 1 don't understand why people I was relieved to see that some for INCREASED tuition fees. I think they have the right to say student organizations are repre- believe that the HSF and the encourages letters. that. senting student's views in regards College Student Alliance are sup- Obviously my long distance to tuition fees posed to represent our views and Please drop off signed letters relationship does work. Why However at Humber it is anotli- to atjvocate for what is in the best would those people who think it er story. I am a stressed out stu- interest of students. to the Newsroom L 231 doesn't, why would they tty to dent and I am vei^ frustrated by Please HSF listen to us, your make me feel even worse. what is going on with HSE 1 was at fellow students, the ones who For those of you in a long dis- All letters must be signed and contain the writer's the la.st HSF board meeting and it elected you. Please listen to us and tance relationship, whetlier they're made heart sink 1 just don't do not support any tuition fee program and telephone number for verification. my an hour or a long plane ride away feel that HSF is listening to me and increases. remember to stay strong the majority of students who Communication is a key part in We reserve the right to edit for length. believe tliat wc should be lobby- Anja Cantin making that long distance relation- ingthe government to keep tuition Lakeshore Social Service ship work and now, thanks to the fees frozen. For some reason they Worker Progiam Internet, chatting is much easier It may be tough to not have your partner around all the time, but one day he or she will be back. Is downloading ethical? you** And to tliose who don't tWnk "says relationships are long drstance
worth the hassle, that is your opin- ion and you shouldn't force your
distorted ideas of what it takes to be in a relationship on anyone Hard work and a lot of love are what make relationships work, whether they be long or short dis- --' .^ tance It all comes down to how much love you have to offer and are will- ing to share "It's not ethical because peo- "Artists work, as do record "Everyone does it and it's "1 think it's alright if it's all Personally, I know that all the ple who made the music employees, to make convenient. You don't all company more about the music. It's hardships that come with being in need to get the gain and if bands famous and they have to go to the .-itore to get about the music. a long distance relationship will people download for free wouldn't be where they are it and it's faster too." pay off One day, hopefully sooner where is the compensation without a record company." -Andy Woo rather than later, wc will be able to for those who make it." -Laura -Richmond Owusu Recreation and Leisure Campbell be together every day. -Idee Folami Recreation and Leisure Recreation and Leisure Bachelor of Nursing
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"Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two peopie have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle." - Amy Bloom
Out with the old and in with the new Tech romance is not for everyone Online phone services are helping men and
by anlta bell women find friendship and love in Toronto IN FOCUS REPORTER by fariche alleyne and live it to fullest." For people looking to meet
IN FOCUS REPORTER Natalie Essue has not met the someone new, online dating sites love ol her life yet, but she has have become a very common Dating the old-fashionetl way made a lot of new friends through option.
may be a tiling of the past as an online dating service A couple of weeks ago 1 phone dating services become "It's not all about finding love, decided to try an online dating
easier to use to find that perfect it can be about finding new people ser\ice to see what it was about.
someone. and just making fiiends. That's tlie 1 joined a fiee site and knew
Ibronto relationships coun- beauty of it It can be whatever right away it was what 1 was
selor l.inda VVarnian said choosing you want I met someone that I call looking for Immediately I slaited what [)hone dating service to find a very good friend now," Essue to receive messages from other a mate depends on the individual said. members.
but warned not to get caught up. .'Kfter dialing tlie number to a At first I fell uncomfortable
"I think for people bemg telephone dating service callers wnting to guys I had never met.
dependent on matchmaking serv- are then assigned a voice mailbox 1 felt helter when a few guys
ices is a bad idea People should and create a voice ad to which otli- told me lliey lived near my devise a personalized strategy so ers will listen and respond In hometown or had been there. they can find exactly what they're mo.st cases tlie sending and receiv- The conversations started out looking for in a mate, rather than ing of voice messages can be done normally - talking about school, just settling on the next best." live or through a voice recording work, or where we lived.
Warman has been a relation- system. I lowever, it didn't take long for a ships counselor for 12 years and "I chose a telephone dating few guys to start asking sexual
also olTcrs a sci-vice to help single service because it was free and I qiieslions. peo|3le find a love match was curious as to how it worked 1 was completely glossed out. Warman doesn't actually hook You hear a voice, listen to tlieir All 1 could think about was that two single people up, she counsels description and just pick and this guy, who is appaiontly a 3 the person on finding themselves choo.sc, there's no pressure. I also 2 -year-old college student, could and what they want first then didn't want to be influenced by aclually be some old creep trying sends them out into the dating looks." .she said. to pick up young girls. After talking for only a couple would to do it themselves. Jennifer Kwirant, 18, a design According to VVannan's website foundations student, doesn't like of minutes, many asked if 1 had those who choose her service will the idea of dating people over the MSN messenger 1 lied and said learn how to meet highly attractive phone. She feels it's a bad way to no. I couldn't see myself talking to people who are an excellent match get to know someone. a complete stranger on a regulai- lor them. "I think it's pointless because basis. "1 think the dating seiAices are how are you supposed to know if 1 don't think 1 will ever be able you're to connect with the to expect that people can have fine but 1 don't think people should going have that as their only way to find person if you can't be with them or serious online relationships with- is popular due to technology which brings a mate," she said. "They should see them to see if you're attracted Online dating more out meeting the person. people across the world together faster and for less money. embrace the life that tliey have to them." said Kwirant.
Packing up and moving to Alberta for true love
Today people are finding partners online but one man warns those to be careful before moving house
said Kuyvenhoven left Monday to by Jessica miller distance phone bills," 22. could talk move back to Ontario. IN FOCUS REPORTER Kuyvenhoven, "We whenever the other person was "I do (regret leaving college). It liave been good to go," he Relocating yourself far from online and not be obligated to would "I guess I kind of ran away, home to be with someone .special make calls." said. I knew it'd be hard to may be tempting, but as Karl This summer, the Edmonton because afford school, rent and car insur- Kuyvenhoven found out, things - based, Gabbert, 19, came to visit don't always work. him in Ontano for two weeks Kuyvenhoven, who had been Their relationship grew and accepted into Humber's landscape Kuyvenhoven's heart inspired him |irogram moved to Alberta in We could talk to move out west. September to be with his girl- the other "I wanted to see what would whenever friend. happen, if anytiiing," Kuyvenhoven He met Courteney Gabbert person was online and said "To check out ... if it would three years ago where he worked not be obligated to at a fudge shop in Banff. work." calls On the morning of Sept. 24, make Kuyvenhoven packed up his We learned a lot belongings and began his journey Kuyvenhoven's advice for stu- about each other over from his Norval, Ont. home. dents who find someone special After the 36-hour drive, MSN far away is to not have them as arrived in Kuyvenhoven your one and only. Edmonton said to put them in your Kuyvenhoven and Gabbert He At first, things were great. But spotlight for at least a year and maintained a ftiendship tlirough little things added up, causing their have a couple of visits before mov- MSN Messenger and phone calls relationship to end, said ing away to live with them to Karl Kuyvenhoven moved from Ontario to Alberta to be with when h; moved back to Ontario in ensure that things work out. his girlfriend after three years of emails and phone calls. 2002. Kuyvenhoven. rela- it's "Take your time with relation- After a few short weeks Kuyvenhoven decided that the "We learned a lot about each "I went to see 'what if and ships," Kuyvenhoven said. tionship wasn't going the way he thought and moved back. other over MSN and avoided long not going to work."
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"You Just wanna laiow If you can kick some game / come with something more clever than Just your name..." - Kick Your Game on Crazy Sexy Cool by TLC Dating from afar may add distance to the relationship by leigh blenkhorn "They are hard. You want to go solution for many. If a per- IN FOCUS REPORTER out and do stuff with people, but son isn't able to have sex you can't because you know your vWth their significant other, Long-distance relationships are boyfriend or whoever is stuck at they may wonder if tlieir difficult and require a lot of time home," Chiasson said. "I can hon- partner will seek intimacy and energy from both partners to estly say 1 have never had a rela- elsewhere. be successful, but for many college tionship that I wanted to make a Having patience and students it's a way of life. long-distance one because it would being able to tiust your According to the 2005 U.S. be way too much stress." partner are also skills National Campus report, a Dorfman said tliat jealousy can required for a long-dis- Wisconsin-based publication, become an issue when partners tance relationship. It's roughly one-tliird of all college stu- are meeting new people and build- often difficult to trust dents are in long-distance relation- ing new social circles. She someone when you can't ships Many students are forced to explained that both partners need see who they're with, or leave their romance in their home to establish conditions such as where they live, but it's town, while in otlier cases botli when to call, or when to meet on important to be honest and partners head to different cities. an in.stant messenger, and agiee to keep the dialogue open Louise Dorfman, a psychotliera- follow them once they are separat- "You can't be afraid to pist, who inns Couple Enrichment, ed for tlieir lelationship to work. hurt each others feelings. a relationship counselling service "There needs to be ground You might wait to bring up in Toronto, explained that long-dis- rules. They need to decide if they an issue because you think tance relationships are not easy. want to be solely with each other your partner is busy with "It's hard when you're young or have different people." other things," said and you go to college and meet all However, Dorfman explained Dorfman. "It's best to these new people and have all tliis that interaction becomes much always bring it all out in new freedom," she said "If you harder when you are unable to see the open and don't be rl(l,itUs.(i)ni Dorfman said that even with all want to make it work it probably the person you are talking to She afraid of tJieir reaction, it's the only the long-distance they arc physically together You will work, but it's veiy difficult to said you can't read tlieir body lan- way to really make it work." maintenance don't have to be far apart," she do." guage, and know if they are being According to Dorfman, long- relationships require, nothing's said. best thing to Second-year Humber market- truthful distance relationships aren't all impossible. "The you can do ing student Leigha Chiasson said The biggest issue for many cou- hard work, there are some advan- "There are couples who live in make a long-distance relationship work is to talk to one another and she has never attempted a long- ples separated by distance is tlie tages. She explained that partners the same house and are basically get together in person as as distance relationsliip because she lack of physical contact. Phone sex who are not together all the time in a long-distance relationship much because of the amount of time you can." doesn't believe she could handle it. can become part of the everyday are able to develop better socially.
Alternative options to meeting that special someone Speed dating provides a quick way to meet singles utes. The great thing is you meet 40 people in one night. Most people by carmela gentile Lisa .Daily, dating expert aiid In the past it was believed online make six matches. It's much better IN FOCUS REPORTER author of Stop Getting Dumped, dating could be dangerous but than going to a bar." said people are using the Internet Daily said as long as users are care- There are various speed-dating More people are turning to and speed dating as a way to meet ful, the dangers are limited. venues available throughout the alternative methods of dating as a a potential partner "It's really important to remem- Toronto area. way to meet Mr. or Mrs. Right. "A lot of times they're frustrated. ber that person is a stranger If pos- She said the reason the Internet
You have 40 million people online sible go on a double date, bring a has been so successful is because of
dating, it's mainstream now. Online friend. Go to a public place and its convenience Teach English dating is part of what people are don't give out too much personal "If you're in a position where doing if they're single. Your daugh- information," Daily said. you work odd hours, online dating
ter's using it, your grandmother's Renata Skalska, 21, a second- is great for that. All of this technol-
using it," Daily Overseas said. year fashion arts student, thinks ogy is helping to bring people Second-year film and television online is dangerous. dating together," Daily said. Florida-based Lisa Daily urges student Kat Tsoi. 25, agreed online "You never know who you're She said while people are suc- singles to give speed dating dating is the way to go. going to meet," Skalska said cessful with both speed-dating and a try. She met her boyfriend through Daily suggested speed-dating as online dating, chemistry is the an online service that profiles another way best way to meet peo- spark. be in a relationship. groups of friends and allows users ple. She believes the reason so many "It's appealing to a lot of people.
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Neatly 44% of sexually active 20 to 24-year-olds reported sex without a condom, compared to 33% of those aged 18 to 19, and 22% aged 15 to 17 - Statistics Canada. Humber Blades get cookin' at battle in London Culinary students show their support for faculty, classmates by Jennifer berube most fans. "We had over 55 students that attended and no other college As the Humber culinary team brought that," Borgo said. "Obviously cooked its way to bronze on we were the loudest group." IcnnikT licruln Saturday, students and chefs With the largest cheering Blade teammates Eva Maiatico, front, and Genelle Bachand, back, work the stoves at the Top proved their relationship is squad, Humber's voice was power- Meadow Farms Brass Ring Rising Chefs Challenge last weekend in London. Below left, is the Blades' plate stronger ttisin gold. ful and encouraging throughout of slow roasted herb and pepper rubbed flat iron beef, barley risotto, roasted root vegetables, "They're number one in my the competition that also included apple and cranberry chutney, red wine sauce, and a crisp savoury "maple leaf" wafer. heart," said Chef Anthony Borgo George Brown, Fanshawe and Anthony, co-owner of Top very good quality, very tasty and "It could have been a fraction after Eva Maiatico, Genellc Bachand, Niagara colleges. Meadow Farms, is Just as passion- we start frorrf the genetics," of a mark," he said. Jason Gallant and John Murray 'It great was to see that ate about the future of the indus- Anthony explained. He said given the overall criteria placed tfiird at tlie Top Meadow unity," Humber pride and that try. ITie cattle breeder and manu- Her extensive knowledge of the Humber should have placed second. Farms Brass Ring Rising Borgo said. "It was a facturer awards each student on key ingredient of the dish helped "Where I felt (the first place Chefs Challenge in fantastic feeling to the wanning tefun with a $1,000 Anthony judge the contest last team) beat us is when tliey plated," London, Ont - be there elec- scholarship. The Blades each weekend. She and three others he said. "It was cleaner, the over- Thirty-eight tric." received a Kershaw chef's knife. judged on taste, presentation and all portion size was cleaner, but culinary students For The "It's very important for us to overall impression. "But we're also ours tasted better" demonstrated Blades, the sup- give back to the community and to looking for teamwork and how But the team was happy with their support by (wrt was calming. cultivate the future of the indus- organized they are," she said. its accomplishment. boarding a 6:30 "It was not an try'," Anthony said. "They were outstanding," said According to Eva Maiatico, the a.m. bus to cheer atmo.sphere we're Top Meadow Farms provided Leonhard Lechner, coach of the chemistry within this year's team on their team, The used to cooking in," the beef used to prepare a creative Blades. "They really perfonned at was great. "I wouldn't pick anyone
Humber Blades. explained team member dish around. One of Canada's lead- their maximum. I'm very, very else. 1 wouldn't pick any better" 'Hie busload of students met up Genelle Bachand of tlic open-concept ing cattle breeders. Top Meadow happy vdth the tesini." Extremely happy with the with more supporters at the theatre. "But everyone was cheering prides itself on producing quality Although both students and turnout and the outcome of the Westcm Fair, where Top Meadow and happy - how can you not feel organic meat. faculty were pleased with the challenge, chefs and students look Fanns hosted its second annual great with tliat kind of support?" "We want to create an excellent results, Chef Borgo said the differ- forward to upcoming competitions. competition. Of the foui' colleges As passionate as the students product that's done without hor- ences between first and third place "Next year our goal is to bring competing, Humber brought the ai'e about their cooking, Carole mones, the natural way and it's are very minute. two buses down," Borgo said.
New line of one-time-use sex threads toys aims at safety in bedroom
by erica shupe risk not to protect themselves and personal style on tliat your campus LIFE REPORTER we realized to convince young women we had to approach things Canadian by hazel ong consumers can now in a different way. pick up a pleasure pack of sex aids "Young women told us that they LIFE REPORTER Former Humber student Holly along with their chips and gum. did not like the heavy latex odour Jonkman, said Elexa may not Jacqueline le is a second- This comes in response to startling that too many condoms give olf be right for everyone but is a year chemical engineering stu- statistics that women are nut prac- (and) their embarrassment to shop good starter toy. dent whose 'anti-style' attitude ticing safe sex. in the condom section of the
makes her style what it is. According to tlie Sex Education store." Elexa is sold in feminine because everyone there is buying "1 don't really have a style. and Infonnation Coimcil of Canada hygiene sections. the same thing, so it's not as awk- Whatever is comfortable is 53 per cent of women aged 15 to The one-time-use vibrating ring ward," said third-year music stu-
what 1 feel like wearing. I don't 19 do not u.se a condom every time is a small battery-powered gizmo dent Corrie Alexander. "But 1
like trends very much," she they have sex. designed to lit around the penis would be just as comfortable buy- said. Trojan is promoting a new line, and last for about 20 minutes. ing (the vibrating ring) in a com-
le said her hat is one of her Elexa, at Shoppere Dmgniait, Wal- Traditional sex aids, sold in mon store as buying condoms, favourite pieces of clothing to Mart and Zellers. adult-only stores, are usually for because in a way it is just an elab- accessorize with. • I.ow-odour latex condoms multiple usage. oration of specialized condoms." "This hat's been with me for (12 for $14) "'Then' are certain things we 'I'hat is what Hamel wants to a very long time," she said. • A liiljc of "Intimacy Gel" have to tell customers, like how to hear - a young woman exjire.ssing a Her striped blue knit bonnet (one tube for $10) clean their toy," said Condom Shack commitment to practicing sale si'x. was purchased at Exile in • I'resliening Cloths (six. plus clerk and fomier Humber student, "Even today too many yoiuig Kensington Market for a cool three eontloms. for $8) Holly Jonkman, at the Queen Street women count on males for their $8 and her enormously wide • VibT'atinjJ King (with bonus West store. "If they are really con- own safety and statistics prove to legged jeans were purchased at condom, $10) cemed about cleaning and safety us that is a big risk because what Planet Aid in Toronto at Yonge F.lexa is being marketed mainly we suggest using a condom." happens if their partner foi)JeLs to
and Wellesley for $16. to sexually activf! women who want She also .sujgested using antibac- buy condom.s?" 1 lamel said. Jacqueline's "punk rock to take charge in tlie bedroom. terial soap or spray esix-dally by yico- "(Elexa) would probably princess" style can be seen "We did extensive research ple willi multiple .sex partners to pre- encourage people to have saf'ei' eveiywhere these days, with across North America," said vent infection and spread of disease. sex, since the condom is readily
celebs like Avril Lavigne and \'eix)niquc llamel of Trojan head- "If 1 were t(j go shf)pping lor available when they use the prod-
Kelly Osbourne taking their quarter in Toronto. "We listened to something like that, 1 would prob- uct," Alexander said. "But honest- styles to the forefront of fashion. 5,000 young women to undei-stand ably be more comfortable shop- ly, .some people ju.st don't like why too nitiny were still tiiking the ping in an afhill novelty store. using condoms.
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Rippin' it up
Humber student Nick Stoneman helps the technically challenged digitize their music collections
by michelle chang student "My MP3 player came BUSINESS REPORTER with software tliat does everytliing for me." Low-quality files, hidden virus- Twenty-five per cent of Rippit's es and other complications have customers come from an older been driving people away from crowd with more money to spend file-sharing programs. When the and a busier schedule. Internet becomes more trouble "There's so much software out than it's worth, they turn the CDs there now that if you haven't they own nito digital music. grown up with it, it can seem veiy
Journalism student Nick intimidating," Stoneman said. "It's Stoneman has launched his own a different way of learning." business, Rippit, which provides Sherri Helwig, supervisor of the service of transfen ing CD col- studies for the ails management lections onto a computer specialist program at the Stoneman's Markhani office has University of Toronto, said the been o[)erating for six months, business market has opened sever- "ripping" thousands of CDs and al doors to aspiring entrepreneurs serving a couple of hundred cus- "Working from a home office tomers. was deeply frowned upon not all
"A lot of people have large CD that long ago because businc s collections and we save thcni tlie people felt they couldn't be 'seri- time of doing it," said Stoneman, a ous,'" Helwig said. "Now, many second-year Humber student "It people aspire to work from a home could take some five to six days to office, and the stigma isn't there in michtllf ili.in^ convert their music." the same way" Unlike file-sharing, there are no legal issues with making audio files from CDs you already own, Stoneman, 27, generated his Helwig said the problems stu- provided you don't give or sell them to others. If artists and record labels are successful in business idea when people contin- dents may come across when their fight against illegal downloading, 'ripping' may become the only way to get MP3s. ually .asked him for his help with opening their business include their music players. time management and lack of artist and song information into return with a local courier. It usu- Post. News Talk 1010 and Rippit charges 99 cents per CD recognition. It's difficult to be both each .MP3 - creating playlists, ally takes Stoneman and his two- Sympatic© MSN. for a basic conversion, including a student and boss, but Stoneman scanning album art and loading person staff three days to finish a Stoneman used his own money the organization of the files by said that since his company is the songs to an iPod or similar client's order depending on the to start up the business because artist, song and genre. Songs can online, it's a lot easier to manage in device. number of CDs. government funding was hard for be saved in a basic or custom digi- between school hours. "We're still at the stage of bend- Stoneman said most of his cus- him to get with its restrictions. He tal format. "With my cell phone and ing over backwards for customers," tomers hear of the company from tells others who want to be their
But Stoneman said liis business Internet connection, I can stay in Stoneman said. the press, advertising or word of own boss to just go for it, because doesn't target his peers - in fact, touch and be reached if a cus- After Christmas, the album art mouth. He spends hundreds of things never go as planned; he has yet to help a Humber stu- tomer needs me," Stoneman said. won't be included as a free service. dollars a montJi for advertisements "If there wasn't a risk involved dent. "This frees me up to take care of The price will be 25 cents extra on Google as a key part of his tac- with opening a business, everyone
"It's pretty cheap for 99 cents a the non-administrative stuff on my for each image. tics. would do it," Stoneman said.
CD, but I wouldn't use this serv- own time." Rippit also provides a door-to- Meanwhile, Rippit has been "People have to understand that ice," said Ermercio Femandes, a Rippit offers free services door service for an extra charge, receiving media coverage from you're not guaranteed to get second-year chemical engineering including file 'tagging' - encoding including pick-up of the CDs and Global, City Pulse, Tlie National rich"
Marketing study targets 'quick-trip' shoppers by erin taylor "The companies are responding to needs to they go for what they need if they Vince Bernard, second-year BUSINESS REPORTER are living on a budget. Humber film and television stu- stay ahead of the curve, but if you buy the food Pertiko reccomended that, in dent, said he gets annoyed at the Students who feel crunched for response to their research, retailers massive promotional displays that time and money may soon be able you need for the week and prepare it in get to know who their shoppers dominate tlie floors of so many to get m and out of the grocery are. He used the Fortino's across grocery chains. to considerable store in record time, if grocery advance, you are going save a from Woodbine Centre - where "They shouldn't be so big and chains take a recent study to heart. " Humber students living in resi- elaborate, it's not really necessary," amount of money. New research by Unilever, dence flock to purchase food sta- he said. "I am f;oing there to buy maker of Becel margarine and ples - as an example. food, I don't want to buy an R2D2 Dove soap, showed that almost -John Dicka.son, marketing program co-ordinator "The question is, do they really model or shaving cream. I'll go to two-thirds of shopping trips are know what you guys (students) are Shopper's Drug Mart for that." quick ones, as opposed to weekly walk through all of the aisles trying buy the food you need for the looking for? Are they offering the The shaving cream and movie grocery store ventures. Rob to find the items they want. They week and prepare it in advance, things that would make you shop displays are all part of the stores' Persiko, strategy developer at can come in and out quickly," he you are going to save a consider- there more often?" Persiko asked. response to the trend in grocery Unilever Canada, said that even said. able amount of money. Students Caria Giblin, a first-year shopping - a move towards the though their research wasn't But Unilever's "quick-trip" man- recognize when something is pro- Humber photography student, "everything in one place" philoso- specifically geared towards stu- agement strategy might be a hard moted heavily it is because some- shops at Fortino's and said she has phy. Unilever's study suggests dents, their "quick-trip" manage- sell to "marketing sophisticated" body else wants to sell it," he said. to plan a weekly trip to save time there is still more room to stream- ment strategy could help students students, said John Dickason, mar- The Unilever research involved and bus fare. line and improve speed and con- get more bang for their buck. keting program co-ordinator at more pre-packaged and frozen "I tend to go for the sale stuff," venience. It falls to the big chains "There are a couple of things Humber College. meals, which are convenient, but she said. "It's generally at the front to decide how they will respond, retailers can do, like put together "The companies are responding not always the cheapest choice. of the store, so that's good." and to students to decide if con- some meal solutions at the front of to needs to stay ahead of the Dickason warned students against Some students aren't as satis- venient 'quick-trips' are really the store, so people don't have to curve," Dickason said. "But if you falling for the glitz and suggested fied with their shopping trips. worth the money.
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Biz term of the week: Initial Public Offering (IPO) - A company's first public sale of stock Preparing for the main course by sunll angrlsh students finish the program, saying a foot in the door, since most busi- BUSINESS REPORTER if the progiam is to be successful, nesses will only hire people witli Experience "businesses will have play an experience. Humber will offer a cook pre- important role." In addition to the job training apprenticeslup program this March The west-end restaurant River they recieve, employees at River Residence Life for at-risk youths looking for a 413 is also helping at-risk youtlis attend a mandatory life skills pro- head start. develop knowledge and skills for gram. This Winter! "It was developed to address employment - by hiring them. "It's an integral part of the pro- barriers and challenges at-risk Opened in 1998, River 41,3 is gram," Casey said. The life skills youths have," said Lois Willson, owned by All-A-Board Youth include helping employees open associate dean of planning bank accounts and collect and government relations their government ID. If at Humber employees need to go to a Why Drive in bad
"It's a really good bank oi- office, or attend weather or spend oppoitimity There arc not classes or find new a lot of tlicse around." employment, they're paid time commuting to The program, funded for a work shift class? by the Ministry of "The managers act as Training, Colleges and mentors," said James
Universities, will be avail- Kennedy, 19, server at able free to 24 ycjuths River. "We're always Why not walk to class between the ages of 18 together all the time." and spend your time, and 24. Along with level- Kennedy is one of the one apprenticeship train- many success stories to studying, socializing ing, students will also be come out of the program. or participating in offered academic upgrad- Casey quickly pointed out ing to a giade 12 level. that 85 per cent of River Res Life events? counseling and assistance 413 employees go on to Microskills, a communi- further employment or ty development centre in education. Online applications Ibronlo, is working with "We're very proud of are available at Humber on the proj(;ct. that," Casey said. "It is extremely impor- Some of the youths who finish the program Despite River's suc- TesklenoBhimber.ca tant to have an initiative may move on to study culinary arts at Humber cess, Casey doubts other like this," said Hazel restaurants will follow its Or at the Residence Webb, director of community pro- organi- lead. Ventures Inc., a non-profit Front Desk — open grams at Microskills. "Many don't zation that seeks to help youths "The reality is tlie restaurant have a vision of the future with develop job skills. Working witli business itself is a difficult busi- 24 hours a day, 7 options." Human Resources Development ness," he said. "It's tough enough days a week. After the one-year training, Canada, River hires youths to work on its own, but with a social mes-
Willson hopes students will "eitlier both on the floor and in the sage it's really hard go on to further training, or kitchen of the restaurant. Casey also said that without tlie become employed." "We have a lot of youth from funding from HRDC Canada, Willson said the culinary arts different walks of life," said David River probably wouldn't survive. IH umber Residence program at Humber has a wide Casey, a floor manager at River "A Most River customers don't pool of networks and employers lot hadn't finished high school, know about its youth program. 416-675-6622 that students could find jobs have suffered from drug abuse, or Casey feels that tliosc who do North Campus Ext. 77200 OR 1^' HUMBER through after completing tlie pro- lived in shelters." come again to "kill two birds with Lakeshore Campus Ext. 73006 gram. Casey said a lot of the trouble one stone"- have a nice meal and Webb also stressed the impor- youths have with finding employ- give youths the job experience tance of what happens after the ment has to do with simply getting they need. • -^•••••••••-Ir-Jr*********** TWO MAN ADVANTAGE
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Supermodel Kate Moss has checked out of drug rehab. She recently lost many of her modelling contracts after tabloids ran pics of her snorting cocaine.
Freaky sights on circus night What's In Your Headphones? tqr penny graham Jonathan Seglins, as the flaming "But then, this is the circus." people do some crazy things. It's ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER torches he juggled came danger- Next, Seglins, aka Circus not your typical band night or ously close to streamers hanging Jonathan. plucked Humber comedy night... I don't find that Fierj' torches, contorting acro- from the ceiling, to the dismay of Student Federation's event assis- particularly amusing, I haven't bats, and unicycle riders trans- Caps staff tant Mat Rowe from the crowd to heard one funny comment yet. formed "1 Caps into the Big Top on would think that common sit on his shoulders as he ran These guys are funny, and they're Circus Night on Oct. 26. sense would click in there," said around the stage. entertaining." "Anyone here in the firefighting John Redhead, bartender and Vice-president of student program?" cracked unicycle rider third-year engineering student. life, Cynthia Malagcrio came up The event included a with the circus concept. Russian family of "I like to be a little different. 1 like to think outside the contorting acrobats who box... when thinking of events for
tossed and flipped their Caps," she said "At the time, I had preteen son just come back from the circus. I had a
gieat time, so I tliought I would try
to bring a little of that to I lumber "It was absolutely tcirifying," students." Rowe said. "1 went and volun- The event included a Ru.-sian teered, not knowing what it was family of contorting acrobats who sliiincn tr.iiuiim about" tossed and Hipped their preteen When asked if he planned to son George in a series of stunts. name: rachel white do it again he said, "hopefully, god His mother, Tiana Loare.stoh said, forbidding, not." "we have been training since age: 20
The mid-terin-weary crowd we were children. The circus act is " music: the killers, appreciated the unique, all ages, ver^' popular in Russia no-cover event that was sponsored HSF staff garbed in clown keane by HSF. costumes, handed out free |unny ^r.ih.iin "It's a lot of fun," said Matt popcorn and cotton candy. They circus program: law clerk A performer at Caps twirls hulahoops while doing the Sutton, a second-year engineering also manned games of Guess Your splits in front of fair a sized crowd last Wednesday night. student. "You get to watch some Weight and Pop the Balloon
What's Between Don't see Saw II The Covers? by shaun archer few days after the original's The Depford Trilogy ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER lelease resulted in an immediate box hit of over $18 million dol-
Robertson Davies Nearly a year after the giisly lars on its opening weekend honor-hit Saw car\'ed its way into Filmmakers were eager to turn theatres. Saw II was released in Saw into a new honor franchise. by leigh beadon time for some Halloween scares While the original was an BUSINESS EDITOR and thrills. innovative and fresh welcome to
The only problem is it accom- the genre, the sequel fits into the childhood in rural From plishes neither. typical llicks stockpile of slasher , Ontario to the loftier principles First-time director and screen- spewing blood, gore and cliche of psychology, Jungian wiiter DaiTen Lynn Bousman tries deaths everywhere. Robertson Davies' Deptford to deliver a sufficient sequel to its Mindless, uninspired killing Trilogy — consists which of Fifth predecessor, but this can be cate- and cheesy lines takes preva- Business, The Manticore and gorized as a film made for the sole lence over plot and suspense World Wonders — conveys a of puiijose of money. Jigsaw is on screen too much lifetime of experience and Saw II follows the lines of tlie and downplays the eerie shadow insight. ritndi bokor original. Maniacal, cancer-ridden we met in the first film. This It starts when Percy Boyd Staunton becomes Boy killer Jigsaw is back and wheezing, lemoves the mystery, intrigue Stanton, in Staunton, a hotshot kid the a stunningly success- hooked up to an IV in his lair of and crcepiness of the killer. town of Deptford, throws a ful businessman. The Manticore niEilevolent madness and deadly The eight strangers in the snowball at Dunstable Ramsay. contains transcripts of his psy- contiaptions. He is still hell-bent house are all stereotypical — the When Dunstable moves out of chiatry sessions in Switzerland. on teaching lessons to those who "macho" muscle man, the dmg tlie way, the snowball strikes Here he retells his dramatic past abuse their lives in some way and addict, the headstrong woman, stniggles Mary Dempster, the pastor's and with the memoiy tho.se ungi-ateful to be alive. Taking Inghtened fragile teenager, tlie wife, in the head and triggers a of that disastrous snowball. the place of the two original men slightly (psychotic man and so on. catastrophe. Young Paul Dempster is the chained in a dirty bathroom are As they are put in haiTowing few years later, life for all most mysterious character. A eight strangers in a dark house, all situations, it is difficult to care sleight involved has changed. Mary suf- After mastering of hand connected in some way and tiying whetlier they die or not since tlie fered brain damage and is kept as a child, he disappears imtil a desperately to exit the house film doesn't help the audience on a leash in her house. Her son chance encounter v/ith Dunstan before they fall victim to Jig.saw's connect to them - we have no coiiiu'sy Paul, born prematurely after the years later In World of Wonders, deathtraps. empathy for them at all. They are is small, tlie blow, ugly, and awk- he shares story he has kept Any attempt at decent acting is sacrificed simply for the spectacle house feels more like bad reality ward and has only one friend; a secret for so long — his life in missing in this cast, of which most of sadistic deatlis. TV. The ending tnes to catch Dunstable Ramsay. the circus, his travels as an are almost entirely D-list actors. We never get to know any of audiences with a twist ending that Fifth Business goes on to fol- actor, and the curious time he Teen heaitthrob and ex New Kid them beyond their exteriors or was achieved in the first film. But low Dunstable — who changes spent repairing an old man's on the Block Donnie Wahlberg relate to tliem on any level, unlike this time around tlie ending it falls his name to Dunstan — around collection of clockwork toys. stars as Detective Eric Mason, a in tlie first Saw. short. We're left piecing togetticr the world as he studies the his- Robertson Davies is one of disgruntled cop who finds out his The set-up of two strangers random plot holes and unfinished
tory of saints and tries to slied Canada's most enlightened delinquent son is one of the cap- locked in a bathroom also played storylines. This means there will the light on liis ovm belief that authors, and Deptford tives in the house. It is now up to with the psyche of the audience, as be the inevitable third installment. Mary Dempster was herself Trilogy is an entertaining Mason to uncover the tnitli about well as the characters on screen, Moviegoers looking for a film to blessed by God. requirement for those who wish Jigsaw and his plans for the slipping into madness and isola- provide scares and chills should Meanwhile, Percy Boyd to live the examined life. strangers and rescue his son tion This new crew of clueless look elsewhere, iis Saw It is unde- Saw 11 went into production a strangers wandering around a niably dull.
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After publicly battling post-partem depression Brooke Shields, has announced she is expecting her second child In the spring with hubby Chris Henchy.
Humber offers Listed Gaming industry Writers Circle for amateur authors
etiian rattMrg growing in Canada ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Now in its second year, the Writers Circle continues to inspire by Stuart service ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER young scribes. The workshop, which is put on Niche game-maker Koei by the Humber School for Writers, gives students opportunity unveiled a new development stu- the to talk dio in Ibronto last week in a plan with authors, editors and to break nito the mainst-eam agents. North American videogame mai- The two-hour session.s are split Canada up into two components Students ket. KOEI Koei founder and chief advisor first get to listen to published authors about their own experi- CD Yoichi Erikawa said the reasons for ences. They talk about their inspi- creating the Canadian studio in Launch Blink 182- Greatest Hits Toronto are the advanced techno- ansion rations, their writing routines and what led them to write about a cer- OOTNOW logical skills of Ontario University and College graduates and the tain subject. city's cultural diversity. In the second hour students have the to CuiTently, Koei in Toronto has a opportunity have an editor or agent look at the first staff of 30 and is planning to increase to between 150 and 200 page of their work. They will give employees over the next few years a critique and helpful feedback Koei wants a piece of Nortli The Writers Circle was created America's hold on the gaming last year by author ICim Moritsugii. for market, which makes up for 40 who the last six years has been teaching at Humber's School of per cent of total sales in tlie global game software industry. Writers. "It can be veiy inspiring to Erikawa said at the Oct. 25 hear launch party, what separates Koei from successful writers" Moritsugu said. "Even things like how they from other developers is its focus Between 150 and 200 people from Canada will be hired to on historical games geared approach their day when they're launch the Koei gaming company. DVD towards the Eastern market. writing." Writers Circle began "Koei speciahzes in games bestselling games in Japan last year the western market," Erikawa said. The 2005 Star Ware III: involving Chinese and Japanese and earned more than $270 mil- Koei showed off a demo of on Sept. 17, but will meet three lion U.S. worldwide. Despite their Fatal Inertia, a PlayStation 3 aerial more times, all at the Lakeshore RevangeoftheSith history and outside have become a prominent ground in Japan and the success in Japan, Koei has never combat racer being developed in Campus. had a platinum-selling videogame Toronto. It'll be the first original It continues Saturday, Nov. 19 Gin' NOW rest of Asia," Erikawa said. title from 10 a.m. till noon features Koei's Dynasty Warriors series, in North America. Koei developed outside of and Eliza which has sold more than nine mil- Koei's reasons for high sales in Japan. author Clark and John Pearce Lon copies worldwide since 1997, Asia are also its biggest "Players will fly flashy futuristic of Westwood Creative Artists. and the Romance of the Three detractors for its lack of success on ships through beautiful natural Qark's work includes Bite the Stars Kingdoms series are both based on this side of the Pacific. But Erikawa environments in every part of the and Wliat You Need. the Cliinese classic novel by Lou assured the Toronto studio will globe," said Michael Band, the The cost is $25 for each ses- Guan Zhong, Three Kingdoms. change Koei's reputation as a niche lead designer of Fatal Intertia. sion. If you're interested in having game developer Fatal Inertia is to hit your work assessed, it must be sub- Wlien it comes to the western due market, Erikawa said the develop- "Using the capabilities of our store shelves the same time mitted in advance staff, will create as the PlayStation 3 For details, contact Hilaiy er still has "a lot of room to grow." Canadian we 2007 Koei had four of the top 100 large-scale titles geared towards launch. Higgins at ext. 3449 or by e-mail hilary.higgins@humberca. GANG EXCEL courtesy '^The Healtiiy Coffee People MOVIE Chicken UMe Earn $$$ OUT NOV. 4 I'laybtdtion d in your own B-BAR & BRILL Pi-^F irriPf DFPrTS RF THF art time 1/2 Price Appetizers ^^^^^^ usiness! Monday to Friday 3:30 to 6:30 Saturday and Sunday 5:00 to 9:00 Learn how D| St Dancing Monday November 7th at 7:25 Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Actor/filmmaker Mel Gibson begins siiooting liis second non-English film, Apocalypto, in IVIexIco soon. The action film has been translated into a IVIayan dialect.
' Broken Pencil supports zines •-'5'''?0'Vii , - J
by ashley carter friendly to independent publica- (not to mention the emergence of ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER tions," Niedzviecki said. "We Canzine West in Vancouver), couldn't alTord big marketing cam- Canzine provides an audience for
It's said that freedom of the ()aigns, so it was decided to put on grassroots publishers that will press is only available to those a festival that would bring together hopefully encourage them to keep who own one fans of indie publishing with those on cTcating Last Sunday, nearly 150 inde- who actually make the stuff" For more information on pendent publishers, writers, artists From its meager beginnings Broken Pencil and Canzine, or to and bloggers packed Toronto's with 20 exhibitors to this year's submit your own work, visit Gladstone Hotel for Canzine, crammed love-in at the Gladstone www.brokcnpencil.com. Canada's largest celebration of small [)ress publishing and inde- pendent culture.
"People conic from all over the place to attend," said Suzanne Andrew, books editor of Broken Pencil magazine. "It's the only
event of its kind in Canada." Not long after the doors o[)ened
at 1 p.m., the Glailstone was abuzz with writers, agents, and scenesters
all trying to dig into something fresh. Admission was pay-what-you- can for the crowd that scouted tlie main floor display tables where exhibitors pushed zincs and relat- ed merchandise. In the hotel rooms upstairs, events ranged from burlesque shows to interactive art installations. "There's an all-day under- giound video event where people bring in their short videos on VHS or DVD," Andrew said. "There aren't many places for people to air their individual videos so this gives them a Ibriim for them to be shown in." E.xhibitor Charlie Green, a Ibronto street artist with work published in New York, London and Berlin was at Canzine for the
first time.
"It's completely rammed full of artists so there's no lack f)f stimula- tion or inspiration," Green said. Sarali Sartell, a Canzine veter- an, always makes sure to gi'ab as much swag as possible. "It's gi-eat to be able to walk in and buy the first issue of a zine and then come back next year to see how much they've developed and grown," Sartell said. "Particularly when you know part
of that growth is thanks to the exposure they got here."
The affair is organized by Broken Pencil magazine, a quarter- ly devoted to mobilizing the scat- tered community of small circula- tion art As North America's pre
niicre guide to zine culture, it reviews and features submissions liom virtually anyone with work to showcase.
"I started Broken Pencil as a way to get the word out about all these great indie creators," said Hal N'iedzviecki, founder of Broken Pencil and Canzine. "I felt like the publications were out there, but no
one knew about them, and I want- ed to do something that would bring awareness to how much
great material is being published." In 1995, the same year that Broken Pencil debuted, Canzine
had its first outing at the now defunct Spadina Hotel. "We put out two issues of our magazine and quickly realized
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"The only reason I don't like playing In the Worid Series Is I can't watch myself play." - former Yankees and Athletics World Series hero Reggie Jackson Men's rugby comes up short in OCAA's
by Justin holmes SPORTS REPORTER
The Hawks went into the OCAA rugby championships look- ing to make up for three straight losses but instead extended the streak to five. Huniber threatened to take both games but still fell 10-0 to Seneca on Saturday and lost tlie bronze medal to the Conestoga Condors on Sunday 12-5. "I'm disappointed with the result, but very pleased witli the effort," said athletic director Doug Fox. "The good news Ls we're beat- ing the teams we should be beat- ing," he said, adding teams like the
Sting or Fleming's Knights are still just above Humber's level. "We're playing them very close but we're just getting over the hump now." Head coach Carey French agreed the team is closing the gap. "Both these games were really hard fought. It was our old neme- sis the penalty that really did us in."
"Next year we have to " work . . . on discipline.
- Carey French, coach
Humber's shutout loss to
Seneca came close to being a tie, )uslm holmi-s as the Hawks were steps from scor- Number put out a strong effort in their opening match at the OCAA championships against the Seneca Sting but came up just ing a try with the score at 5-0. short losing 10-0 before going on to lose the bronze medal match against Conestoga College. They took a 10 minute spear- ing penalty, however, when centre he said, noting an audible pop the Green, who then ran for a try. Coach French also said he felt the mouthiest Humber line we Andre Rose- Green lifted an oppos- injury made, heard by a few play- However, the Condors came one of the contributing factors to have put out." ing player and drove him into the ers. "I thought I broke it for sure." out on top of the back-and-forth the losses was a lapse in strategy. The tournament also marked ground. He also went on to be The injury left Falkinson watch- battle for the bronze. The Hawks were set on focused the naming of the 2005 all-star named player of the game by the ing the Sunday game. "If Mark had Kicking was ineffective in both one-phase play, which broke into a team. Scrum-half Troy Barron and opposing coach. been there, tliat would've made games on both sides, with reactionary second phase "one or flanker Andrew Wilson were cho- On the last play of the game, the difference. We would've made Humber's Evan French succeeding two times." sen as Humber's representatives. rookie Mark Falkinson took a fall our line-outs today." French said. on no conversions or penalty kicks. For now, the team is waiting for In the gold medal round Seneca in centre field and tore two liga- The Hawks got out to a firm The only completed kick in either 2006. won the tournament for the fifth ments in his ankle and one in his start, scoring the first try of the game was a Conestoga conversion, "Next year we have to work on consecutive year while Fleming upper calf game off a strong mnning effort by largely due to excessive mud in the fitness, and definitely on disci- Peterborough's Knights settled for "My toe got caught in the mud," Marcel Wade, who passed to Rose- first game and vfind in the second. pline," French said. "This is by far silver Hawks romp Redeemer in regular season opener
by Jeremy crowe from all angles," Wilkins said. SPORTS REPORTER Amanda Arlette led the team with 12 points, while captain Risha The Humber women's volley- Toney and Perfection Powell ball team continued to build off of added 10, and Robyn Stafford had its Sheridan Power Paws nine, including five blocks. Ibumament victory, opening the The team now moves on to regular season up with a 3-0 win hosting the Humber Cup this over Redeemer last Wednesday. weekend, which will feature "From point one of the first Mohawk. Niagara, Cambrian, and game until point 25 of the third of course Humber, among other game, there was never any doubt schools. as far as the win," said coach Chris Wilkins said it would be a Wilkins. showcase of the top teams in the He stressed tliat the Hawks' Ontario College Athletic philosophy is of a total team effort, Association something that was evident during The tournament will run this game. tomorrovvf and Saturday at for the set in its against Redeemer College on the way lo a 3-0 win. "We had a lot of contributions Humber. Humber goes game
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"A lot of good ball games on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." - Thorn Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.
Men's basketball team shows promise at Raptor Invitational byhu GarlliRarth SimmondsSimmnnilie steppedsteDDed upUD in the bronze medal who was named gameoame playernlaver of game.trame. 1I think it's a team thing.thins. If Hawks."Hawks," he said. Jevon Griffith game were six-foot-four forward the game. I'm player of the game, the whole The Hawks regular season
SPORTS REPORTERS Peter Petruniak, six-foot one guard "It's a good feeling, but I don't team's the player of the game. It's begins Nov. 9 against Georgian Jose Araujo and Jonathan Wyse, look at myself as the player of the family first with the Humber College. It was a full weekend of basket- ball for Humber's men's squad as
It hosted the third annual Raptors Invitational Tournament. Eight of Canada's top university and col- lege basketball programs compet- ed in the largest pre-season tourna- ment for the RIT championship. "Just being able to get different people an opportunity to play and to get to see them execute our stuff and compete at a liigher level made me pleased," coach Darreil Glenn said. "I tliink that will go a long way once we start the season because our goal for this tourna- ment was for us to get better each time out and I think we did that. The outcomes may not show that, but in terms of what we saw defen- sively and offensively, I thought we got better." The Hawks kicked off their tournament Friday against the University of Windsor Lancers. Entering the tournament as the 2004 HIT runner-up, tlie Hawks .started the game playing stifling defence forcing the Lancers into turnovers in their first two posses- sions which made Humber's offence to flourish First-year guard Michael Cmickshank played floor general late in the game drawing a key charge and distributing the ball well. The Lancers found their groove late in the game but were unable to close the gap. The Hawks came up big hitting a num- ber of crucial free throws down the stretch to advance 67 to 55. The Hawks were led by the sharp shooting of guard Mackenzie Milniine who knocked down three
3-pointers in the fir.st half and by the spectacular play of first-year guard Nolan Gooding. He finished v«th a game high of 17 points on 6-7 shooting and was named play- er of the game. The final game of the day on Saturday saw the Hawks facing off against the top seeded Brock Badgers. The Hawks failed to dis- play the same intensity on defence which led to a number of early baskets for the Badgers. While trailing late in the game, third-year guard Jonathan Wyse was fouled on a 3-point attempt and hit all three tough free throws. A missed free throw by Brock gave the Hawks the chance to tie the game with a three but the Hawks came up just short, losing 76 to 73. Cmickshank was player of tlie game and the Hawks headed to the Air Canada Centre Sunday to compete for the bronze medal.
"When I knew we didn't have six-foot-four centre Andrew Thompson and six-foot-three for- ward Jadwey Hemmings, who might be our best all around play-
er, 1 wasn't really coming into this
game expecting to win. But I want-
ed to compete and I wanted us to achieve some of the goals that we've been setting every night out,
so I think we're getting closer to where we want to be," Glenn said. Some of the players who
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"(We) should be allowed to wear shorts. God almighty, (LPGA) women are allowed to wear 'em, and we've got better legs than they do." - Golfer Greg Norman Men drop heartbreaker in OCAA semis - win bronze
by rob acton put it down to one play but after Saturday coach Sanchez SPORTS REPORTER Dene left the geime and couldn't realized his role was to
get back in, it was tough for our motivate his club. Last weekend in the nation's team." "I had to use all my capital, the Huniber Hawks took With less than 25 minutes to tricks to encourage this home OCAA bronze with a 5-3 play and Humber up 4-0, the stage team after the loss," he win over Mohawk College. But it seemed to be set for the Humber- said. was the semi-final game that stole Seneca gold medal game. But Humber once again the show. Algonquin had other plans as it started quickly, building On Friday, Humber looked to rallied to score four quick goals to a two-goal lead early be well on its way to securing a force the Humber players into when Osei, Ontario spot in the provincial champi- shock and the game into overtime. College Athletic onship. But if the phrase 'it's not With momentum on its side, it Association's player of over til it's over' didn't mean any- didn't take Algonquin long to com- the year, scored two thing to the club before the game, plete the stunning comeback as it early goals. it certainly does now. scored in the seventh minute of But for the second Humber entered the second sudden death overtime to end straight game the Hawks half with a comfortable three goal Humber's provincial title hopes. looked too relaxed with lead but shortly after the break, After the game, a shocked the lead and forgot to the Hawks suffered a big blow as Kwame Osei couldn't believe what play defence. Mohawk central defender Houdou Dene had happened. was able to capitalize on Humber failed to improve on their silver medal from last year's OCAA's, was forced to pull out of the game "I don't know, we just collapsed, its chances including a but did manage to come away with a bronze with a win over Mohawk. because of a left leg cramp. we had them, I don't know, we just penalty shot and sudden- For head coach Germain totally collapsed," he said. ly the Hawks were dowTi to win. This is my last year, so 1 medals around their necks were Sanchez, the injury was the turning After the game coach Sanchez by a goal, 3-2. played hard, even though 1 was not what they came to Ottawa for, point in the game. put it simply. Fortunately, Humber's Sherwin hurt," said Dene, the bronze medal midfielder Ethan Chevtchenko was "He was the strongest defender "Very disappointed, 1 never lost Emmanuel tied it up and less than game most veiluable player pleased they didn't come home today, with his speed he was stop- a game like this before," he said. five minutes later he scored the Even with the victory and being empty handed. ping everything, the whole defence With Friday's devastating loss eventual game winner off a big crowTied gtune MVP, Dene's mind "Overall I'm not happy with the w£ts playing well around him," he still fresh in their minds, the rebound. Joseph Feijoo added was still focused on Friday's game. result of not winning the gold "1 said. "Maybe because of the cold, Hawks were able to regroup on some late insurance for Humber to just wish 1 didn't get that medal but it's best to keep the or the artificial turf, which we Saturday and capture the bronze cap off the 5-3 victory. craiTip, that's all 1 am say," he said. school's pride and win the third played on for the first time, influ- metal with a 5-3 victory against "We gave up two goals but this Although the celebration was place medal," Chevtchenko said. enced his injury. 1 don't want to Mohawk College. Going into team has character and we wanted less than enthusiastic as the bronze
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