VOLUME XXXIII, Issue 6 november ,  PROBLEMATIC PAVILION: LOVE TO HATE: UOIT’s infrastructure issues Hatebreed hits Toronto See PAGE 7 See PAGE 20 Buses Gearing up for the games back on By Shannon Dossor Chronicle Staff “Let me win, but if I cannot win, track let me be brave in the attempt,” said Special Olympian Lindsey Smith By Marilyn Gray when opening her speech at the Chronicle Staff Special Olympics ceremony held at Durham College and UOIT on Nov. 1. After 28 days out of service, At 10:30 a.m. Special Olympians, Durham Region Transit buses and important guests followed a were back on the roads on Fri- piper from the Campus Ice Centre day. to the gym. Carrying the torch into Other than special services, the gym, the guests received a stand- including high school specials ing ovation from students and staff and buses going to UOIT, Dur- who fi lled the stands. The Special ham Region Transit buses ran Olympics are for those athletes with on Saturday schedules during physical and mental disabilities. Th e the morning and returned to Ontario Special Olympics will be regular weekday service by held at Durham College and UOIT evening rush hour. Full ser- in the spring of 2008. All events will vice was restored by Saturday take place at Durham except for morning. swimming and bowling. Durham Region Transit Th e master of ceremonies was workers walked off the job at 6 Athletics director Ken Babcock. He p.m. on Oct. 5. Th e main issues introduced guests such as Mayor were contracting-out policies John Gray; Canadian Olympic and retirement benefi ts. champion Anne Ottenbrite; chair- Th e bargaining teams rep- man of the games, and deputy chief resenting Durham Region and of the Durham Regional Police CAW Local 222 reached a ten- Service, Chuck Mercier; president tative agreement on Oct. 29. and chief executive offi cer of Spe- Photo by Valene Nicholas Members of regional council cial Olympics Ontario Glenn Mac- and the union held separate Donell, and many more. TRAILBLAZING FOR 2008: Hunter, the Ridgebacks mascot, joins Special Olympians last votes on the agreement on Oct. “Th ese are going to be the great- 31. est games of all time,” said Mercier. week on a march to the college gymnasium. The parade was part of the kickoff cer- Th e union voted 94 per cent “If you embrace the games, you too emonies for the 2008 Special Olympics, to be held at the DC/UOIT campus. in favour of the agreement, and will be enriched and be standing the region voted unanimously here thanking everyone.” in favour. Durham College President Leah said UOIT President Dr. Ron Bord- building an Olympics?” . After the guest speakers, the Spe- essa. “We want to make our campus Garry Cubitt, a member of cial Olympians began a basketball “It’s a settlement that’s fair Myers said she is proud she is to be for the staff and also respect- a part of such a wonderful event. their home.” UOIT’s board of governors and chief game with the DC and UOIT mas- Margaret Greenley, vice-presi- administrative offi cer of Durham cots. ful of the taxpayers,” said Garth “Let’s help make the games of Johns, Human Resources Com- 2008 an unforgettable experience dent of Student Services at Durham Region, said DC and UOIT will be As Smith concluded her speech, College and UOIT, let everyone hosting over 1,000 athletes. she said, “It may take a special Olym- missioner for Durham Region. for all of us,” said Myers. Some workers returned “We should remember we are know how special this event will be. “We need to bring fi tness, fun pian longer to get the job done. But “When else do you get to be part of and friendship,” said Cubitt. trust me, we get the job done.” to their jobs immediately be- deeply rooted to this community,” cause all the buses needed to be cleaned and checked for safety before they could return to service. Th e fact that the two parties Lords go gold at OCAA fi nals were signing their fi rst contract since transit amalgamated in By Jason Miller We paid the price last year and I underlined many January may have been a fac- Chronicle Staff times that we will not pay the price again as long as tor in the length of the strike. I am coach here.” “Th ere is a new system in Th e Lords captured their third OCAA women’s Th e Lords not only won, they also took home a few place and that puts added soccer championship in four years as they defeated individual all-star awards. Jennifer Michalicka was strain on relations between the the Algonquin Th under in the gold medal game 4-1 named the OCAA tournament MVP. Bodashefsky two parties,” said Johns. on Oct. 28. was the championship game MVP. Bodashefsky said To reach an agreement, both Th is win advances the Lords to the CCAA national she wanted to be known around Durham as a good sides made compromises. championships Nov. 7-11 in Vancouver, hosted by player and get recognition from the OCAA. “It’s a mater of some give Langara College. Th e undefeated Lords led the fi rst “For my fi rst year I defi nitely wanted to come out and take,” said Johns. “Th e half, with OCAA league scoring champion Brittany and put my name out there,” Bodashefsky said about agreement didn’t overly bur- Micucci opening the scoring 15 minutes into the her MVP success. “When they said that, I was com- den . . . (the taxpayers) in the game; 10 minutes later Kirsten Bodashefsky curled pletely surprised and so happy because it is one goal long run.” a bomber that the Algonquin keeper couldn’t touch, I wanted to reach.” Now that the fi rst contract giving the Lords the 2-0 lead. Morgan Kelly was awarded keeper of the tourna- between the region and union In the second half the two teams exchanged scor- ment and Kelly and Michalicka were also named to workers had been signed, fu- ing chances and Algonquin was able to sneak a goal the OCAA all-star team. ture disagreements are expect- past Morgan Kelly, making it 2-1. Katie Szeghalmi “It was a lot of pressure,” Kelly said. “We really Photo by Jason Miller ed to be less broad and more scored at the 80th minute, and six minutes later she wanted to make it to B.C. We wanted to make it LEADING LORD: Amanda easily solved. scored again, giving the Lords the 4-1 victory. to the nationals. We know right now that it is all or Durno is the OCAA’s top “It’s time to move forward “We didn’t take anything for granted,” said coach nothing.” player for this season. and build the relationship be- Vaso Vujanovic. “Th e players knew they could do it. See LORDS Page 23 tween the parties,” said Johns. 2 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS DC and UOIT win silver

By Pavan Sandhu Chronicle Staff

First the worst, second the best. Durham College and the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology won the silver award in excellence for organizational trans- formation at the Canadian Infor- mation Productivity Awards. Th e 14th annual Canadian In- formation Productivity Award gala banquet took place Nov. 1 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. Gerry Pinkney, vice-president, of Information Technology Services, accepted the 2006 silver award. “It was a great night,” said Pinkney. “We are proud to get na- tional recognition.” Th is was the fi rst time that the college and university have submit- ted an entry into the awards. CIPA is Canada’s oldest and larg- est awards program in the fi eld of information technology. Th e gala is held every year and it recognizes excellence through innovation. Photo by Alicia MacDonald More than 800 senior executives GETTING INFORMED: Melanie Kuzenko (right) hands out Durham College course calendars and greets students in the attended the gala banquet. gym during the Durham College Open House. A record 75 organizations were entered in the competition. Final- ists were selected from 200 entries from diff erent organizations across Canada. Durham College and UOIT have Doors open for students contributed greatly to the IT fi eld. For the last few years many pro- province provided the community of many who were welcoming the open up about concerns they may grams at the college have adopted with the opportunity to get informa- public. She thought the event was have, when they are speaking to laptops as a program requirement, Open house tion about many diff erent colleges a success because most students a representative in person. “If we including Advertising, Graphic De- at one time, in one place. seemed enthusiastic about being don’t have the information they’re sign, and many of the business pro- Admissions liaison offi cer Mi- there and she also noticed many looking for, we direct them to it,” she grams. showcases chelle Kennedy began planning for students leaving the gym with bags said. Th e university has experienced this right after last year’s college in- full of useful information on diff er- Th ere was also a booth set up for a steady growth since its opening formation program and open house ent schools and Durham College students to enter a draw to win tu- in 2004. It is Ontario’s only lap- Durham ended. She has planned it every year programs. ition for 2007. Over 400 people fi lled top-based university that requires for the past four years, but this was Representatives from all of the out a ballot, but a lucky resident of students to take part in the Mobile the fi rst time she took on all of the services and colleges were more Whitby won the prize of $2,007. Learning program. College responsibility herself. She began by than willing to try to answer any Awards were given out for the Technology has become deeply fi guring out which date would best questions and were encouraging to best booths and the judges were rooted with on-campus learning, work for this year and then started those who had concerns about col- from the communications and mar- from Web CT and the integration schools booking facilities, buses for students lege life. keting department. Th e award for of PC tablets to providing lectures to get to the college, and tables. She “Th is event is important because most interactive booth was given to online. also had to inform faculty, deans, it gives students the opportunity the School of Applied Sciences and “It’s hard to say what’s next,” By Alicia MacDonald said Pinkney. “Th e mobile learning Chronicle Staff students, service areas as well as the to explore colleges outside of Dur- Technology. Th is booth exemplifi ed attending college representatives ham region,” said Carly Pruysers, a exactly what students would be do- program will grow at the college. about when and where the event recruitment offi cer from Niagara ing in the program and what they As new technology develops, it be- Th e annual College Information comes easier to add it to the learn- Program and Open House held on would take place. College. She also thinks it’s impor- would be learning. “Th is was an opportunity for tant for students to fi nd out about Th e best non-full-time academic ing environment.” Oct. 26 and 27 at Durham College Michelle Brown, the senior proj- welcomed over 1,500 students, people in the community to see their options and do research about booth was the continuing education what’s new on campus,” said Ken- many diff erent colleges before mak- booth, which eff ectively displayed ect manager for Learning Systems parents and community members Management works closely with looking to learn about college life. nedy, which is why it was impor- ing the fi nal decision about where the services and programs off ered. tant that she extensively advertised to go. And fi nally, the best overall dis- the IT department and attended Th e Oshawa campus gym was set the award ceremony. up so that Durham College schools this event. She sent out packages Liaison offi cer Sarah Radunsky play was the campus athletic cen- to high schools in Durham Region from Cambrian College said some tre display, which exemplifi ed all- “It was very satisfying and emo- were situated around the outside of tional, to get the validation and rec- the gym and services were set up in with posters, and bookmarks, and students really don’t know what around appeal. Th ey had jerseys also put out radio and newspaper they want to do or where they want displayed, mini-putting, varsity ognition across the country,” said the middle. Each school and service Brown. “It was well deserved.” had a booth with information and ads. Th e Durham College website to go, so this event helps them be- athletes, golf coach Mike Duggan to had a link that off ered information, come more informed about their answer questions, and pamphlets. Among the attendees at the ban- representatives on hand to answer quet was Julie Hunt-Flood, execu- questions. Services included career and posters were hung up all over decision. Th is display represented all aspects campus. “Many students in Durham Re- of the athletic centre. tive assistant to the vice-president and employment services, learner of IT services. support centre, positive space, stu- Th e public responded to Kenne- gion wouldn’t be able to speak to Kennedy thought both days were dy’s promotion eff orts, as crowds representatives from a northern a success and gave credit to her stu- “Th e team works extremely hard dent life, fi nancial aid and awards, all year round, and to get the rec- admissions and recruitment, aca- of people walked through the gym college if it weren’t for an event like dent ambassadors. on the Th ursday night and Friday this,” she said. “Th e ambassadors were a huge ognition nationally is great,” said demic upgrading, continuing edu- Hunt-Flood. cation, the campus athletic centre, morning. At the gym door, visitors Julie Cassar, an enrolment rep- component in the success of this were greeted and given a plastic bag resentative from Humber College, event,” she said. “Th ey helped to set Th is award is just a stepping and for the fi rst time at this event, stone to greater recognition for the residence and food services. to fi ll with pamphlets, college infor- felt strongly about the importance up the gym, welcomed guests as mation books and a Durham Col- of students being given the chance they entered the gym, gave campus college and university. Along with Durham College “Who knows what the future services and programs, 24 Ontario lege course calendar. to have one-on-one conversations tours, and helped clean up.” Melanie Kuzenko, who works with people from the colleges they’re She was very pleased with the re- holds? Th at’s what innovation is all colleges provided a variety of in- about,” said Pinkney. formation from their own schools. in the admissions and recruitment interested in. She said students are sults, and even said, “We’re looking Having schools from all across the offi ce at Durham College, was one more willing to ask questions and forward to next year’s event.” The Chronicle November 7, 2006 3 CAMPUS NEWS New library resources on display

By Ryan Peterson Chronicle Staff

Th e library is holding an open house for the faculty of education’s teacher resource centre Nov. 9 from 2-4 p.m. “It’s a cookie and milk kind of gathering,” said Sue Pratt, the education librarian who is facilitating the event. She en- Photo by Reka Szekely courages students to come in BREAKING THE SILENCE: (clockwise from the top) Carolyn Saenz, Natalie Aarons, Catherine Carney-White, Jaki Mack- and “look at the cool stuff that’s innon, Mary Wells, Sandra McCormack, Jim Bell, and Esther Enyolu. here.” Th e teacher resource centre was created for faculty of edu- cation students. Th e centre has items that would be found in Students vocal against violence standard elementary school li- braries such as books, kits, soft- police offi cers and distributed by portunity to show they’re support- support street drop-in centres and ware/media equipment and By Reka Szekely community groups for the month. ive of our cause,” she said. worked on a prison book drive pro- laminators. Chronicle Staff “Individual citizens, community- SASI will hold a variety of events gram last year. However, the centre can be based agencies, governmental in- during November, including a key- Bell said research shows the used by other students as well. A UOIT student group has part- stitutions, and law enforcement of- note address from Tony Porter, campaign is relevant to students. Th e books range from primary nered with women’s shelters and fi cials must establish cohesive part- founder of A Call to Men, a men’s “Violence against women is even picture books to young adult Durham police to promote Inter- nerships in order to create a culture organization that advocates against more prevalent on campus than it is novels. national Women Abuse Awareness that will no longer tolerate sexism, sexism and gender-based violence. off campus,” he said. “Th is is a teaching lab,” said Month in November. oppression, and violence toward Th ey will also work with Graphic Chief of Police Vernon White Pratt. “Th is is what educators Students Against Social Injustice women,” SASI member Jim Bell said Design students to create an art ex- commended the community for the need to be an eff ective educa- (SASI) was part of the campaign at the launch. hibition related to the campaign’s campaign and was ceremonially tor.” kick-off on Oct. 27 at Durham Re- At Durham and UOIT, SASI will theme. pinned with a purple ribbon. Pratt, who used to work for gional Police Services headquarters work to get students to sign a pledge Sandra McCormack, execu- “It’s interesting, 15 years ago this Durham District School Board in Whitby. saying, “I will not commit, condone tive director of Th e Denise House meeting wouldn’t have taken place,” in media services, knows a Th e campaign has adopted or ignore violence against women.” women’s shelter, said it’s essential he said. “We’ve come a long way, but thing or two about resource the slogan Love Shouldn’t Hurt … Th e group will be working with to reach college and university aged we have a long way to go.” management. Breaking the Silence. Th e slogan, two fraternities, Zeta Psi and Tau women with this campaign and White said Durham Police re- Pratt said an example of the along with the phone numbers of lo- Kappa Epsilon, to collect signa- commended the work the SASI stu- ceive a call related to violence use of the centre for non-edu- cal women’s shelters, will be visible tures. dents have done. against women every two hours, cation students could be a proj- on the campaign T-shirts, literature SASI president Carolyn Saenz “We have to recognize they’re but speculated the number of un- ect on the history of currency. and ads on Durham Region Transit said there’s often a misconception strong voices and strong advocates reported cases is probably at least Instead of spending hours on buses. about how fraternities treat women. on social issues,” said McCormack. three times that. Google searching images as A purple ribbon will be worn by “We wanted to give them the op- SASI has worked in the past to some students might do, stu- dents could log onto the library website and search the teacher resource centre catalogue. Th ere students could fi nd Porn debate comes to campus picture information books on currency through history and By Valene Nicholas Education from Queens College, from diff erent cultures. “(It’s) Chronicle Staff NY, Jeremy quit his teaching job to a source of visual information,” star in more than 1,800 fi lms and di- Pratt said. “It’s going to help ev- Th e Porn Debate Tour will make rect more than 100. Jeremy justifi es erybody.” a pit stop on Nov. 8 at Durham Col- his 28-year pornography career and Bill Hunter, the dean of lege and UOIT. Ronald Jeremy and says its part of a healthy sexuality, education, said that the centre Craig Gross have been visiting cam- according to fi les from Wikipedia. was an important resource for puses across Canada and the U.S., Gross, the founder of the largest that faculty. “Course instruc- discussing important issues of por- anti-porn website known as xxx- tors and library staff were very nography. church.com, says pornography is helpful in identifying useful Although there has not been a degrading and unhealthy for partici- resources. Two student help- concern on campus about pornog- pants on and off screen. ers spent the better part of the raphy, according to Student Associ- It costs about $12,300 to bring summer unpacking and orga- ation president Evan Muller-Cheng, the tour to Durham College and nizing the materials now on the SA is bringing the tour to Osha- UOIT, said Muller-Cheng. the shelves and in the primary wa to inform students about diff er- UOIT vice-president Travis junior classrooms.” ing views of pornography. At noon, Dutka had been in contact with Located in the basement of the two men will debate and end Gross, hoping to have him speak to the library, students can follow with a question period for students. students about pornography, said the red apple pictures down Jeremy, legendary porn star at 5 Muller-Cheng. Dutka then present- the stairs to the centre. Since feet 6 inches, 250 pounds with an ed the idea of Th e Porn Debate to it’s the beginning of the year, allegedly 9.75-inch penis, will be fellow SA members. Pratt said the library staff will entering the ring with Craig Gross, “It was hilarious. It was just funny try to be fl exible with the hours a young pastor from Grand Rapids, to hear,” said Muller-Cheng. of operation for the centre. Mich. “What this debate brings forth is Th ey will be open from 10 Jeremy’s rise to fame took place education on both sides,” he said. a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday after his girlfriend submitted a nude Th e positive and negative aspects make their own conclusions about sion. I don’t think it’s wrong or right,” this semester. photo of him to Playgirl magazine. of pornography will be discussed, it, said Muller-Cheng. he said. Dutka was unavailable for With a master’s degree in Special giving students the opportunity to “I think it’s a freedom of expres- comment. 4 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Bill Merriott EDITORIAL [email protected] November not remembered

It’s a time to remember, a time to pay respect and a time to say thanks. Th e eleventh hour, on the eleventh day during the eleventh month all Canadians are called to off er two minutes of silence and honour our veterans. Th e purpose of Remembrance Day in Canada is to commemorate the sacrifi ce of veterans and civilians in our wars, but not enough of us do. Remembrance Day is a holiday in every Canadian province but On- tario and Quebec. It should be a national holiday, a time to stop and honour the tens of thousands of Ca- nadian soldiers who died and the countless more injured. It’s the only right thing to do. By making Nov. 11 a holiday it would let more participate in ceremonies during the day. We have to remember. If we do not, the sacrifi ces for our freedom, they will not mean a thing. Imagine right now, in our world today, if we had to go to war, if we were drafted into combat and if we had to make these sacrifi ces. Th e war veterans did it for us, for our freedom, for our future and for our country. We need more involvement to re- member those sacrifi ces. With he- roes of the World Wars and Korean War getting older there will soon be a time when we don’t have any veterans to remember the day with. Th at is why action should be taken and an eff ort put forward in partici- pating in Remembrance Day events. We should also acknowledge the many soldiers in our current wars and pay respect to them. Wearing a poppy is a must. Th e poppy of Remembrance Day com- memorates the sacrifi ce of war, and the blood shed in Flanders Fields. Poppies are available through the school or at almost any convenience store in Canada, and all it costs is a donation. Th e donation goes towards services for our great veterans. Th roughout Durham there will be Remem- brance Day ceremonies at the Royal Canadian Legion branches. Th ese ceremonies consist of the laying of wreaths, veteran marches, and the two minutes of silence. You will fi nd these ceremonies at almost all community cenotaphs. To make On Nov. 10 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. about the history of Canada’s contri- for the veterans and many involved By remembering the many who hav arrangements to lay a wreath or to in the gymnasium many will gather bution during the wars. in the history, it was a reality. e fought, we honour their times of make further donations contact a to do so. Th ere will be students read- For most of us, war is known through Wear your poppy proudly and think fear, combat and joy all done in the Royal Canadian Legion branch. ing poetry, bag pipers and many a movie, television or newspaper. about the sacrifi ce for freedom dur- name of peace. At Durham College and UOIT an an- veterans on hand to commemorate For our generation which has ex- ing the two minutes, at the eleventh nual Remembrance Day ceremony the day. It is an opportunity not just isted during mostly a time of peace, hour, on the eleventh day, in the is the perfect way to say thank you. to remember, but also to learn more war is just an image in our head. But eleventh month. Bruce Bolton

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ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle November 7, 2006 5 OPINION Bullying is the popular thing

Bullying happens once every seven min- manipulated two women, known as their and hurting people on the ice, and yet he is Ironically, bullying stops within 10 seconds utes on the playground and once every 25 “showmances”, to get ahead in the game. admired by many. when someone stops the behaviour. minutes in the classroom. Although bullying Many reality shows reward winners with Bullying is not just a concern for children. Th e message seems to be that bullying on episodes are approximately one minute long, cash prizes and luxuries for being the biggest Violence in Ontario workplaces is on the rise. television, movies and in music is acceptable, the emotional scars can last a lifetime. bully. With all this praise According to the Industrial while bullying in schools and at the workplace As children we are taught to be nice to can anyone blame chil- Accident Prevention As- is unacceptable. others, with the mantra, “treat others the way dren and even adults for sociation (IAPA), in 2004 In a society that pushes bully awareness you want to be treated” drilled into our heads. not buying into the whole Ontario’s Workplace Safety and prevention through advertisements and However, one cannot help but wonder, does peacekeeping message? Amy and Insurance Board re- programs in schools, we must learn why fa- society admire bullying? Bullying is everywhere. ceived 2,089 claims for mous bullies such as Donald Trump and Si- Reality shows such as Judge Judy, Cana- At school, offi ce buildings, Parrington lost-time injuries that re- mon Cowell are admired, and why bullies at dian Idol and Big Brother are full of bullies. and even in professional sulted from assaults and work or school are not. Judge Judy interrupts plaintiff s, telling sports. violent acts. Once we understand why television, mov- them “shut up”, or “you’re an idiot”. Canadian Tie Domi, former To- Bystanders are present ies and music promote and popularize bul- Idol judge Zack Werner tells contestants they ronto Maple Leafs player, retired with 3,406 85 per cent of the time when there is a bully- lying, we can then begin to treat the problem are “terrible.” Will Kirby and Mike Malin, con- penalty minutes, the third highest in NHL his- ing episode. Most people feel uncomfortable more seriously and begin putting an end to it. testants on Big Brother, lied, pressured and tory. Domi is best known for getting into fi ghts witnessing the act, but very few intervene. MySpace helping Parliament doin’ students connect it doggy style “What about your dog?” jokingly asked It was a stupid comment made by a As you walk around campus for your daily It’s become so big that you can even get the Liberal as he questioned the Conser- man who’s probably bitter about his previ- dose of knowledge, you see many unfamiliar MySpace on your phone now. vatives about their new Clean Air Plan in ous relationship, but it doesn’t make him faces. Well, you may have more in common Why would we ever need something ridicu- the House of Commons. a sexist and it’s certainly not something with them than you think. And all it takes is the lous like that? Because MySpace is addicting. “You already have her,” replied Conser- anyone should have to resign over. click of a mouse. It has become so addicting that people are vative Peter MacKay, motioning towards Believe it or not, MacKay is a human at It’s the most talked about topic of youth to- starting to become famous from it. Tila Nguyen, Belinda Stronach’s empty seat. the end of the day and all humans feel sad day, and it’s currently the sixth most visited better known as Tila Tequila, has the position In case you’re wondering who these when someone they cared for suddenly website in the world. If you haven’t fi gured out of most popular artist on MySpace as of April two people are, MacKay is Canada’s min- betrays them in a public spectacle. what I’m talking about, then you clearly don’t 2006. ister of foreign aff airs and Stronach was Yes, according to Stronach, MacKay have a MySpace account. Since holding that position she has hosted his girlfriend until she crossed the fl oor a was the one to break it off even though Th e web defi nition of TV shows such as Pants- year ago and broke poor Stronach thought they MySpace is a social network- Off Dance-Off on Fuse, Peter’s heart. could still be together, ing website off ering an interac- and has been showcased Th e two haven’t been but come on, since tive, user-submitted network of Chris on many news shows. on the friendliest of Elise when has a Liberal friends, personal profi les, blogs, Not only can you meet terms since. and a Conservative groups, photos, music, and vid- Bracken new people in your area, Taking all that lovely Haskell ever got along? eos. but you can also basically history in, one should Stronach knew It also features an internal fi nd out anything about understand why MacKay what she was doing search engine and an internal anyone in the world. Un- might (he fervently de- and MacKay has a e-mail system. What more could you ask for less, that is, they have their profi le set to private, nies making said comment – even though small right to be bitter. in a website?With the 100-millionth account in which case it’s unavailable to non-friends. you can hear it on tape) have called his ex- It’s unfortunate he decided to use the created on Aug. 9, MySpace is becoming more But with the good, also comes the bad. Th ere girlfriend a dog. House of Commons to vent his frustra- popular than sliced bread. are many underage users on MySpace, so Our politicians jumped all over this tion, but people need to back off and be- Wikipedia reported that MySpace attracts therefore the issue of safety and security come comment, calling him sexist, calling his gin to think rationally once more. new registrations at a rate of 230,000 per day. into play. party sexist and NDP leader Jack Layton With MacKay’s defence done, he’s be- Now that’s one hell of a hit count. Th ere are currently safety features that are in wants him to either apologize or resign. ing an idiot about this. With new features being added every day, the works to help prevent abduction and stalk- Our politicians are being ridiculous. He needs to check his pride at the door it’s no wonder MySpace keeps getting bigger. ing. Th at is what’s great about MySpace though; With all of the issues facing Canada and and apologize for the comments he said It’s home to various musicians, fi lmmakers, and people young and old can come together and the world, why is the biggest talking point because there are bigger issues and this comedians who upload songs, short fi lms, and meet new people. suddenly MacKay calling Stronach a dog? “scandal” is just another weight our gov- anything else that gain them exposure. So next time you walk down the hallways He didn’t even say: “She’s a dog.” ernment can’t handle. MySpace has made local music scenes ev- of your workplace or school count how many He alluded to it, and while that’s not Doesn’t anyone remember North Ko- erywhere explode. Local bands no longer need faces you see, and guaranteed a majority of much better, it’s certainly not like he stood rea detonating a nuclear bomb? Or all the to spend money to create a site when they can them have a MySpace. Just check the Durham in Parliament and screamed: Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan? How create a profi le on MySpace, upload their mu- College school section on the site. “Belinda Stronach is a bitch!” about the oil issues in Newfoundland? sic, and gain a fan base all for free. Th at’s right, I’m defending MacKay. Come on Parliament, wake up! Tell the terrible tale of the transit strike augmented to accommodate strik- College andUOIT. Th is route oper- longer. route that takes longer to reach the ing transit workers. Th e response ates from the Pickering GO station Th e rise in student fares for school. Students from the schools was very weak. to the Oshawa campus servicing DRT was another blow to students. In the afternoons, the Simcoe Four carpooling notice boards and students living a far distance from Th ey are now paying just 25 cents Street bus is fi lled with both DC, limited pay and school. Most less than a one-way adult fare and UOIT and high school students. Th e aff ected display parking students don’t $12.50 less than an adult monthly majority of over-crowded buses are did not make get- have access to pass. Th ere is also the U Pass, which loaded with individuals who’ve paid ting to and from Andrew vehicles and saw the DRT get $100 from every the student fare. school much eas- getting alternate full-time student at Durham Col- In this election year, regional everywhere ier. Where were Capps arrangements lege and UOIT. With the increase councillors must be brought to Students in Durham Region have the shuttle buses? was diffi cult. in fares has the service for students task on this issue. Students are de- been let down by transit in recent Th e two English- Students increased as well? pendent on the transit system and months and no corrective measures speaking second- travelling from Th e Campus 101 bus is fi lled to cause the over-crowding on the are in sight. ary school boards in Clarington Bowmanville and surrounding ar- capacity every rush hour. Th e DRT buses at busy times in the day. For Th e recent Durham Region Tran- were able to arrange alternate bus- eas still had the GO service, but website suggests taking the Hwy. their safety and their comfort, the sit strike aff ected the entire area ing options for their students. there is only one hourly bus that 2 GO bus as an alternate and then DRT must allocate more transit op- around Durham College and UOIT. Th e Campus 101 bus was the travels from the Oshawa Bus Termi- taking the Simcoe Street bus north tions to serve the needs of students Work and school schedules were biggest loss for students at Durham nal, making the long commute even to the school. Th is is a less-direct in the Durham Region. 6 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Festival of lights a success By Pavan Sandhu Chronicle Staff

About 60 people gathered in the Simcoe cafeteria on Oct. 26 to cel- ebrate the Festival of Lights. It is known as Diwali and cel- ebrates the victory of good over evil. It also marks the beginning of the New Year for Hindus. It is celebrated for fi ve consecutive days and usual- ly occurs in October/ November. Th e event was hosted by the Hin- du Student Association. Girls came dressed in salvaar ka- miz, some with saris (the traditional Indian wear). Th e guys wore long tops with pants known as Shervani. On arrival guests exchanged the customary greeting of Happy Diwali. As guests entered they were marked with a red mark (tilak) on their fore- heads as a sign of welcome. Hindi music blared from the speakers as guests took their seats and waited eagerly for the pooja (prayer) to begin. Th e pandit (priest) entered Photo by Pavan Sandhu cloaked in a yellow shawl. He sat down on the fl oor and the pooja MOMENT OF SILENCE: Parth Shahiwala, president of the Hindu Student Association, does the aarti during the Diwali began. pooja. Parth Shahiwala is a student in the third-year of the Manufacturing out crossing the thousands of miles he said. Aarti Sharma is a second-year powder) also mark this celebration. Engineering program at UOIT. He is across the oceans to India.” Pandit Purshottam Maharaj, who Criminology student “One of my favourite things about also the president of the Hindu Stu- Last year the Hindu Student As- performed the pooja was from the “Th e pandit, his interactive style Diwali is getting together with fam- dent Association and was actively sociation put on a similar event, but Sanatan Temple in Markham. was great, and I was very impressed ily and friends and sharing all the involved in organizing the Diwali they did not have a pandit to do the Momina Ahmed is a second- with the turnout,” she said. laughter and happiness with each festival. pooja (prayer) year student in Medical Laboratory Th e Diwali festival is celebrated other,” said Shahiwala. “We decided to celebrate on “Th is year we decided to have a Science, she was very pleased with by people from many diff erent reli- Shahiwala was thankful to every- campus to share the Hindu values, pandit for pooja so he can explain the celebration. gions, including Hindus, Sikhs and one who took part in the Diwali cel- cultures, traditions and let people the signifi cance of Diwali and pooja “Th e food was great, especially Jains. On this day oil lamps are lit ebrations and looks forward to next know about diff erent Hindu festi- and why we do them,” said Shahi- the sweets and the music in the hall welcoming the goddess Lakshmi, year’s event. vals,” he said. wala. was amazing. Overall I would say it goddess of wealth and prosper- “Please feel free to join us and “Our main goal is to communi- It gives knowledge to people who was nice to have an experience of ity. Fireworks and rangoli (patterns share your ideas with us. It’s open to cate a vision of Hindu culture with- do not know much about Hinduism, Diwali.” made on the ground by colouful everyone,” he said. Working out Students against social injustice in Whitby SASI relies mainly on student By Chad Ingram donations and its community part- Chronicle Staff ners, including the DC/UOIT Stu- By Alicia MacDonald dent Association (SA), for its oper- Chronicle Staff Students Against Social Injustice ating costs. (SASI) is an organization unique to November is Woman Abuse If you’re looking for a new the DC/UOIT campus that is always Prevention Month, and SASI has a place to work out, go swim- seeking new members. number of events planned on cam- ming or sit in a hot tub, visit Carolyn Saenz, president of the pus. the Whitby Civic Recreation activist group, is a fourth-year Crim- “Love shouldn’t hurt, let’s break Complex and check out their inology and Justice Studies major at the silence,” Saenz said, repeating facilities. UOIT. SASI’s motto for the month. “We Th e complex is located at “A lot of what we were learning don’t want your money, we want 555 Rossland Rd. E and has was very theoretical and knowl- your voice.” over 100 machines such as edge-based,” Saenz said. “We knew SASI has asked local bar and pub treadmills and stairmasters, that once we graduated we’d be able employees to sport anti-violence T- a 25-metre pool, saunas, hot to put it into practice, but we want- shirts on Nov. 25, which is the UN’s tubs, a large weight area and ed to do it now. Campus is a great offi cial End Violence Against Wom- quiet stretching room. It is place to start.” en day. It also has the campus’s two open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon- Saenz founded the organiza- fraternities, TKE and ZSI, in a sort of day to Friday and 7 a.m. to 6 tion in March 2005, along with fel- pledge competition. p.m. on weekends. low criminology students Dillis Th e pledge, as Saenz explained, If you are looking to lose Quarshie and Natalie Aarons. It fo- is as follows: “I pledge that I will not weight or want a sports-spe- cuses on social justice issues. commit, condone or be silent about cifi c program and nutrition One of the group’s many initia- violence against women.” She added counselling, certifi ed fi tness tives is what Saenz referred to as that members of both frats said the professionals will assist you in “sandwich parties”. Members help violence against women is a serious achieving those goals. ‘Fit plus’ feed Oshawa’s hungry by providing matter that must be addressed. is available to all members sandwiches to Gate 3:16, a drop-in Tony Porter, founder of A Call to who wish to participate in the centre on King Street. Photo by Chad Ingram Men, an organization determined fi tness and aquatic programs. “We appeal to students to help by to end violence against women, will Staff will assess, counsel and donating food or coming to prepare CHANGING THE FUTURE: Carolyn Saenz is president of speak on campus Nov. 21. Th e event prescribe an exercise program sandwiches,” Saenz said, adding that Students Against Social Injustice. is held through RSVP only. Interest- specifi c for your needs, all in- the group tries to focus on issues ed students can e-mail rsvptonypo- cluded in your membership. prevalent in the community. donate reading materials. and Respect through Education [email protected] to sign up. Member appreciation day is Another initiative is a prison book “We look mainly for works of fi c- (SHARE) in the Help Matthew Stay Th ough Saenz graduates this on the 22nd day of each month. drive, which so far has provided tion,” Saenz said, adding, “no true project, which rescued orphaned year, she hopes that SASI will con- If you bring a friend with you, over 1,000 books to institutions like crime.” immigrant and Scarborough resi- tinue at the campus. Students inter- they can use the health club Grand Valley Prison and Kingston Last year, SASI assisted Stu- dent Matthew Nguyen from depor- ested in joining SASI can e-mail sasi. free of charge. Penitentiary. It relies on students to dents for Humanitarianism, Action tation. [email protected] for details. The Chronicle November 7, 2006 7 CAMPUS NEWS Tent classroom is controversial

By Robert Sudak ing is in the works. Ralph Aprile, vice- Chronicle Staff president of facilities for Durham College and UOIT, says the school With the expansion of UOIT is fi nalizing agreements for an addi- and the construction of all the new tion to be made on the university’s buildings around campus, a new pa- new engineering building. Th e ACE vilion was literally pitched up for the (Automotive Centre of Excellence) overfl ow of students. building will start construction in Outside of the Athletics centre the spring. sits a large tent-like structure that Putting up new buildings does seats a total of 250 students. cost a hefty penny, but this does not During the fi rst two weeks when mean the college/university hasn’t the university opened for the new been making changes within its in- semester, the pavilion was still un- frastructure. der construction. Sometimes, be- Th is summer alone there were 20 cause of the overfl ow of so many diff erent projects under way rang- students, teachers had to ship them ing from a new fi tness lab setup in out on buses down Simcoe Street the athletic centre to the tech-wing’s to the Shrine Club to have their lec- new non-destructive energy lab. tures. “Th is summer we did see growth “I think it’s ridiculous. We pay to within the college. With new pro- be in lecture halls, not in a tent,” said grams starting, we added upgrades Ian Sinclair, third year criminology to classrooms across the college. We student at UOIT. changed regular classrooms into Sinclair paid in tuition $8,900 for laptop labs, put up podiums in front this year alone and said he thinks the of the classrooms so teachers can pavilion is amateurish and would set up their laptops and give pre- like to see a change. He also men- sentations and were trying to make tioned that the wireless network every part of the campus accessible within the pavilion hardly works. to everyone,” said Aprile. Manager of Special Projects for Th ere isn’t a restriction on the Durham College and UOIT, Ken Photo by Robert Sudak number of students that can attend Bright, said the building has a fairly Durham College and UOIT. Th at decent wireless system. Th e only NEW PAVILION CLASS: Durham College and UOIT students from various programs have is why there are portables erected down side is there are no electrical around campus and why the pavil- been assigned classes in the new tent-like “lecture hall”. Bought used from the Univer- ion was built. outlets provided to students at each sity of Toronto and refurbished in Calgary, the pavilion has cost about $400,000 so far. desk. A few outlets are located on Facilities are assessing what Th e only situation he recalls having Purchased from the University ready before school started,” said the exterior perimeter of the struc- needs to be built or what additions a problem with is when it began to of Toronto, the building has a new Erin Pemberton, third-year crimi- ture. It has cost $400,000 so far to need to be made to meet the nec- rain and the vents on the ceiling shell and was sent to Calgary to be nology student at UOIT. “Th e uni- get the building up and working, essary learning requirements. No started to leak. Buckets had to be refurbished. versity should be embarrassed. Our but with repairs still going on, more other new buildings are to be made placed under them. Th e building was then sent to own teacher even refused to put stu- money will be spent. next year, besides the ACE build- “With any construction project Oshawa, where it was erected over dents on the bus.” A second year physics student at ing, but the space that is needed to there is always defi ciencies to work the summer. Th ere are still further Because of a lack of funding, UOIT who didn’t want to be named, make the additions is being looked out,” said Bright. “Once we started elements of the building that need buildings that were planned to be has a few lectures in the building at. A decision will be made by the occupying the building, we can only to be fi xed, such as sealants. built were either cancelled or post- and doesn’t seem to care too much. end of November work on it during the weekends.” “Th e building should have been poned, but this does not mean noth- Barbershoppers give cash to CDA

By Ryan Peterson speech-language pathologists and Chronicle Staff audiologists,” said Ludlow. A communicative disorders as- Representatives from the Os- sistant can provide speech and hawa Barbershoppers harmonized language therapy as well as speech, for speech when they presented the language and hearing screening for Communicative Disorders Assis- both children and adults. tant program with a donation they A one-year program that has raised. seven courses in the fi rst semester As part of their Harmonize For and two placements anywhere in Speech fund, the Oshawa chapter Ontario in the second semester, the of Barbershoppers gave the Com- program has a pretty heavy course municative Disorders Assistant pro- load. gram $1,118. “It’s exciting. It’s a lot of hard work, Represented by Greg Goodall but it’s worth it.” and Rick Faulkner, the Barbershop- Th e Barbershoppers have more pers in Oshawa have given $40, 000 than 25 chapters across Ontario that over the years to assist those with have collectively raised $40 million speech defects. through the Harmonize For Speech Accepting the cheque for the fund. Th eir motto is: “We sing that Communicative Disorders Assis- they shall speak.” tant program were Elizabeth Lud- “Part of the reason this is impor- low and student Daphne Goold. tant to me is because I’m partially According to Ludlow, the money deaf,” Faulkner said. will be used for tests and kits for “In the old days, they used to have children with severe speech imped- you drink a glass of water, put a tube iments. up your nose, and have you hold Another application for the onto a rubber bulb. Th en you heard money could be for guest speakers, a large explosion and this was sup- which the course seems to have a posed to help. It was called blowing lot of. “it’s diff erent when you read your ear drums out.” about things, but when you’re hav- Photo by Ryan Peterson Today’s methods are much more ing someone there, you really get it,” sound and technological, and some said Goold. FUNDS FOR CDA: From left, Elizabeth Ludlow, the program co-ordinator for Communi- of the Barbershoppers’ charity will go to fund the use of those tools and Th e program itself is “a graduate cative Disorders Assistant program, Daphne Goold, a student in the program, and Greg certifi cate in the school of health techniques. that trains graduates to work under Goodall, a representative of the barbershoppers, operate equipment from the program. 8 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Bringing diversity to Durham

By Pavan Sandhu Chronicle Staff

Bringing the world to Oshawa. Th at’s how Jon Sarpong, the new campus diversity offi cer defi nes his job. Th e 28 year old is the newest addition to the Student Life department. Standing at six foot two, clean-cut and dressed in a grey shirt, he explained his job as fostering understanding between diff erent cultures and ethic groups at the college and university. “I am available as a resource on campus for students with issues relating to sexual orien- tation, race, religion, and even social status,” he said. “If there are any breaches on campus connected with the criminal code I work with Gary Pitcher to get these situations investigat- ed and resolved.” Th e position of the diversity offi cer is new this year. It was started because of the increase in enrolment of various ethnic groups at the college and university. Evan Muller-Cheng, the Student Associa- tion president, thinks it’s important to have this position at the campus. “In the past four years we have seen the campus grow because of the university,” he said. “We are two institutions, so it’s good to Photo by Pavan Sandhu bring forth an understanding of diversity.” Sarpong graduated from the University of Toronto. He is no stranger when it comes to TALK ABOUT ACCEPTANCE: Jon Sarpong, diversity offi cer, talks with Santai Kimakeke, a fi rst-year Applied dealing with student issues. He was the vice- Mathematics student, about life on campus. president of the Student Association at U of T. up to the person to react positively to negative “I am excited and optimistic,” said Sarpong. sponsibilities offi cer works closely with Sar- Most recently he was involved with the situations and want to make things better for “Th ere is a unique opportunity on campus to pong. positive space campaign and worked along- the next batch of students.” develop programming that touches base with “He has gotten positive feedback, and stu- side SHARE, Pride and the Student Associa- Professional development for staff is one everyone.” dents are willing to talk to him,” said Pitcher. tion. initiative that will start in the new year. Naheed Dosani, the president of SHARE, “We are happy to have him here and look fore- “Th is is the fi rst time we have had this on “We are trying to implement sensitivity has worked with Sarpong with the Guluwalk. ward to the future.” campus,” he said. “It goes a long way in build- training for faculty, student advisors and stu- “Jon brings a perspective on diversity that Sarpong urges students with issues related ing an atmosphere of tolerance and accep- dents,” said Sarpong. “Anyone can take this this campus will benefi t from greatly,” said to diversity and multiculturalism and students tance.” training and be the resource to others on Dosani. “Diversity is a beautiful thing when with great ideas to promote diversity to come Not everyone responds the same to issues campus with issues concerning diversity and implemented and encouraged correctly, Jon meet with him. and this was the case surrounding the positive multiculturalism.” is destined to do just that.” His offi ce is located in the student services space campaign. He is also developing a new policy on how Gary Pitcher, the Student Rights and Re- department, B205. “We have dealt with a few issues of igno- to deal with discrimination rance,” said Sarpong. on campus. At the beginning of the campaign there was Currently he is working some negative feedback from students - peo- on events for International ple making derogatory remarks to members Education Week that takes of the pride organization and those involved, place Nov. 13 to 17. Th ere he said. are going to be essay con- “What we can do is educate these people tests and guest speakers. and through that education build an atmo- Students will have the op- sphere where people are accepted,” said Sar- portunity to take part in a pong. “You cannot treat people like that - es- photo contest that deals you can always talk to us pecially on a university and college campus.” with multiculturalism. Sarpong has at times experienced discrim- “We will be bringing in ination himself. diff erent culture musicians “I have been pulled over many times for and engaging the commu- no reason and sometimes in a certain at- nity,” said Sarpong. mosphere it feels like people don’t want you Th ere are many plans there,” said Sarpong. “At the end of the day it is for the upcoming year. SuicideS u i c i d e Memorial Park Loneliness Depression tree lighting Relationships By Valene Nicholas schools and concerts, and received Chronicle Staff two juno nominations. Th e Durham Shores Chorus is a School Problems Hundreds of bulbs shine among group of singing and dancing wom- a giant evergreen as the city of Os- en. Th ey welcome women from the hawa celebrates the beginning of the community to join, no matter the Drug & Alcohol Abuse holiday season at Memorial Park. musical expertise and provide mu- On Nov. 16, at 6:45 p.m. residents sical education for interested indi- will congregate in front of the band viduals. Sexual & Physical Abuse shell for live music and a sing-along Free hot chocolate will be served for the annual Christmas tree light- outside the bandstand and Santa ing ceremony. Claus will be seen mingling with Tunes from Terri and Rick Just youngsters. Other visitors include •Adolescent Suicide Prevention for Kids and Th e Durham Shores the mayor and Oshawa council, ac- •Survivor Support Groups Chorus will resonate into the air. cording to city of Oshawa employee Terri and Rick, a husband and wife Derek Keenan. •Community Education team, have been singing for pre- “It’s a great event to attend with teens since 1997 in more than 300 the whole family,” said Keenan. 905 433-1121 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 9 CAMPUS NEWS Donate blood to preserve life

By Amy Parrington Chronicle Staff It’s in you to give • Only 3.5 per cent of eligi- Blood type checks were held on ble Canadians donate blood. campus to raise awareness of the • One unit of blood do- importance of blood donation and nated is approximately 450 to schedule donors for the upcom- milliliters or two cups and can ing blood clinic on Nov. 24. save three lives. Th e Canadian Blood Service •.The most common blood held two blood type clinics on Oct. type is type O, carried by 46 24 and 31 where students and fac- per cent of the Canadian pop- ulty members could test their blood ulation. on campus to see if they are eligible • Annually 850,000 units to make a donation. of blood are collected by the “Our objective is to provide Canadian Blood Services. awareness for students about the Source: The Canadian Blood Ser- importance of donating blood,” said vices Sandra Wilson, a donor services representative. In Canada, approximately Wilson said the Canadian Blood 137,000 people are diagnosed with Services provides these blood type cancer every year, according to the clinics to inform students of the Canadian Blood Services. Cancer program and to hopefully persuade patients often need blood or blood more people to donate. products to survive their treat- Th e Canadian Blood Services is ments. a not-for-profi t, charitable organiza- One donation of blood can save tion whose mission is to manage the up to three lives, but many medical blood and blood product supply for procedures require more. A cancer Canadians. treatment requires up to eight units Every day someone needs blood. per week, a gunshot wound requires It could be a relative, friend, stranger 50 units per medical procedure, and or even yourself, and that is why it is Photo by Amy Parrington a liver transplant requires up to 100 so important that people donate. units of blood per procedure. One Approximately 46 per cent of the DONORS WANTED: The Canadian Blood Services visited the Durham College/UOIT unit of blood donated is approxi- Canadian population has type O campus last week. Sanifa Holaki (left) has her blood type checked because she wishes mately 450 millilitres or two cups. blood, followed by type A with 42 to become a donor. The next clinic will be held on campus Nov. 24 for those who wish to Th e clinic held two blood type per cent. Uncommon blood types donate. testing sessions on campus on Oct. are type B, carried by only nine per 24 and Oct. 31. After testing was cent of the population, and the most thousands of patients. ments,” said Wilson. nadian Blood services leafl et. completed students were given the rare type, AB, produced by three per Sadly, only 3.5 per cent of eligible Basic requirements for giving “I am not sure of my blood type, so option of scheduling an appoint- cent of the population. Canadians donate blood. blood are: a person must be be- that is why I am getting it checked ment to donate blood at the school. Annually 850,000 units of blood “Th e turnout has not been so tween 17 and 71, weigh at least today,” said Sanifa Holaki, a student “We are having a blood donor are collected by the Canadian Blood great, but as the day continues we 110 pounds, and be in good health at UOIT. “After I fi nd out my blood clinic on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 Services, which are processed into hope to test more blood types and with regular eating and sleep- type I am defi nitely going to make p.m. in the east gym and hope to the products that are given out to schedule more donation appoint- ing patterns, according to a Ca- an appointment to donate.” have a big turnout,” said Wilson. School of rock helps kids to reach dreams Sponsored by Long and Mc- By Amanda Gauthier Quade Limited, an internationally- Chronicle Staff known music store, the camp has become an icon to young musi- A love of music, creativity and a cians. good time is all that is required for “Th ere isn’t anything like us,” said the chance to play in a band and re- Hill. “We’re the ones to follow.” cord a song, as December sign-ups Children aged nine to 14 can sign for the School of Rock and Roll day up for a week at the camp. Before camp are quickly approaching. the kids arrive, they are divided into Th e day camp was developed in groups, forming 12 bands. Th rough- 2003, when Joanne Hill, a Durham out the week, along with practising College professor who teaches En- one particular song, the camp-goers tertainment Administration, de- are given lessons in four classes: his- cided to create a chance for young tory of rock, song writing, live sound people to live like rock stars. Stu- and band promotion. By Friday of dents from this program, as well as each week, the bands have prac- other members of the community, tised their songs and get the chance can apply to help out at the camp, to perform for family and friends in which is held at Durham College. DC’s Student Centre. REACHing for students By Caitlyn Holroyd Chronicle Staff

With midterm exams over and the end of fi rst semester fast approach- ing, the campus REACH centre is off ering a helping hand for students with disabilities. Any students who have a disability or suspect they have a disability and/or used academic resources in high school are encouraged to visit the REACH centre in room B297 to learn how to sign up to write exams in the centre. Interested students should book an appointment soon to meet with a disability adviser. All consultations are confi dential. “We do a phenomenal job,” Willona Blanche, director for the centre, said. “We do so much and [it’s done] so in-depth.” 10 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Financial worries can be Changing the alleviated by work study way we elect By Amanda Gauthier classes. To apply for the work-study pro- overall vote each political party Chronicle Staff “Students can work during spares gram or the university works, a stu- By Reka Szekely gets. so they don’t have to do so off cam- dent must have a 2.0 GPA average Chronicle Staff Th e Citizens’ Assembly has Th e fi nancial advisor is speaking pus to earn money,” said Lyn Mac- and must be eligible to receive fund- one member from each riding. to her about student loans, possible Donald, Financial Aid Offi cer/DC ing from OSAP. He does not have to Th e campus community is Durham College professor Margo bursaries and ways she can earn Student Employment Co-ordina- be receiving OSAP, but must require invited to have their say on how Bath represents the Durham rid- more money. She zones in and out tor. MacDonald said the program some fi nancial assistance. If he is we elect our representatives in ing, which includes the Oshawa of the conversation, focusing back strives to assist a student who needs in his fi rst semester of his fi rst year Ontario’s parliament. campus. and forth between the fi ling cabinet a job but who does not want to work and there are no grades on fi le yet, Currently, Ontario uses a “fi rst Bath has invited the entire and bright green paint in the offi ce excessively. he may continue in the program but past the post” system, where the community to express their views until the advisor mentions Durham Each department is permitted by his marks will be monitored once candidate with the largest num- on the issue at a public forum on College’s work study program. Her the labour union to provide students they are applied. Th e student then ber of votes, regardless of wheth- Nov. 21 in C113 of the Gordon part-time job at Wendy’s is enough with a total of 24 hours per week in must visit the mycampus website er they receive more than 50 per Willey building. to help her barely scrape by. When work-study. Th is can be given to one and under the DC Student heading, cent of the vote, wins the seat in If the assembly recommends she learns of the possibility to earn student, said MacDonald, or can be choose the fi nancial aid and assis- provincial parliament. changes to the electoral system, money on campus and still have divided up among a small group. For tance category. From there, he is to Th e Ontario Citizens’ As- the provincial government has more than enough time to concen- example, if four students applied for apply for one, two or all of the fol- sembly on Electoral Reform is promised to hold a referendum trate on her heavy workload, her fo- work-study jobs in the same depart- lowing: Work Study Program, Peer charged with the task of evaluat- on the changes by October 2007. cus is now on her future. ment, each could work six hours. Tutoring or a general bursary. Th e ing whether that’s the best way Queen’s Park recently announced For many years, Durham Col- Th e same restrictions apply in the student must also be a resident of of representing Ontarians. Other it would need a majority of 60 per lege has provided its students with university works program. At the Ontario. democracies use diff erent meth- cent to pass. the Work Study Program. University same time, a student is only permit- Th e work-study and university ods. For example, proportional For more information, contact of Ontario Institute of Technology ted to work for 12 hours per week at works programs are 25 per cent in- representation means seats are Margo Bath at mbath@ontarioc- off ers a similar program called the the most. If a student’s grades begin stitutional funded and 75 per cent based on what percentage of the itizensassembly.ca. University Works Program. Th ese to decline, he can no longer par- government funded. DC is provided programs match students with on- ticipate in the program. Th e student with a certain budget to use for the campus jobs to help them pay for must keep track of any money he program. their education without missing earns throughout the semester. Lisa Smith is an administrative assistant in the School of Health and Community Service offi ce. A Canada’s heritage 2002 DC marketing grad, she par- Th e idea for the presentation ticipated in the work-study program By Mike Gokdag came from his students who had Chronicle Staff Wright on Cuba as a student, doing administrative fl ed their countries because of vio- work in the School of Business. She lence and injustice. Th e topic will fo- With Remembrance Day inching By Chad Ingram Titled Perspectives on Post- is more than satisfi ed with the ex- cus around comparing his students closer Captain Graham Bye and the Chronicle Staff Castro Cuba, the lecture will take perience in offi ce work she gained experiences with World War II vet- Oshawa Library are teaming up for place at 7 p.m. in lecture theatre during this time. erans and with the new generation a presentation on Canada’s military Politically-minded students C113 of the Gordon Willey Build- “I think it is good experience to of Canadians in the Gulf. heritage. with an interest in international ing. Th e event will be hosted prepare for when you fi nish school War Years: Yesterday and Today Capain Graham Bye of the On- aff airs may want to attend a lec- by author and historian Robert and go out into the work force.” said will be held on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the tario Regiment is also a history ture on campus Nov. 9. Wright. Smith, “What better way to make McLaughlin Library Auditorium. money than to work on campus?” teacher. The Chronicle November 7, 2006 11 CAMPUS NEWS Centre helps children remember

provided a variety of resources to be is a story about Japanese students ing to have an assembly and we’re read, heard, seen and experienced. in the present day who discover having a guest speaker come in.” Th ousands of area Also this year the suggested start a suitcase that belonged to a girl Th e school is registered on time is November 10 at 2:10 p.m. named Hanna, whose family was in DWAC’s website under the head- because Remembrance Day is on a Czechoslovakia at the start of Nazi ing of honour roll, where registered children participate in Saturday. occupation. schools and their activities are list- One such resource comes from Still more resources include an ed. FAST or Fighting Anti-Semitism address from the UN, historical in- Aside from FAST, the Cana- Together in association with the Ca- formation, games/activities and re- dian Jewish Congress and various program to remember nadian Jewish Congress. Th ey have membrance infl uenced literature, schools throughout Ontario, DWAC a program called the Choose Your art and music. Th e majority of these is also affi liated with Ontario Power Voice education program. Th ere are resources are online, but have print Generation, the Royal Canadian Le- Durham veterans four lessons each complete with a equivalents. Resources are also gion, Veterans Aff airs Canada, and school children across the province DVD. available in French. the United Jewish Appeal Federa- looking to combine Remembrance Melanie Simons, special projects Mary Cook, the webmaster for tion. By Ryan Peterson Day ceremonies, with reading and co-ordinator for FAST said, “Th is DWAC, said executive director An- Something that’s happening Chronicle Staff historical education. resource is valuable in facilitating gie Littlefi eld, “sent letters to the di- close to the time of Remembrance DWAC is a nonprofi t arts organi- student learning.” In the lessons rectors of education for permission Day with an associate of DWAC but “Imagine thousands of Ontario zation started by a retired teacher. students learn to look at their own to send schools information,” about not DWAC itself is the 26th annual school children simultaneously Th is year the focus is on Holocaust ideas about diff erent groups of peo- the Reading and Remembrance Holocaust Education Week. Run- honouring our veterans and show- and Anti-Racism Education. Provid- ple and how to break down those Project. “Over 10,000 students have ning from Nov. 1 to 9, the week is ing the importance of reading and ing resources through their website stereotypes. signed up,” cook said. made up mostly of guest lectures. remembering why wars are fought,” and through a mailing list, educa- Th e lessons are aimed at stu- Students can be registered for says a press release from the Dur- tors are given a plethora of material dents from Grade 6-8. “I’m happy the project when their schools re- ham West Arts Centre. to make educating young people to be a part of it,” Simons said about spond to the information sent to Once located in Pickering Vil- fun. her program’s inclusion in the read- them by DWAC. Sylvie Roy-Hol- lage in Ajax, the Durham West Arts Last year the idea was to have ing and remembrance project. lingsworth the principal of Ecole A moment Centre or DWAC is the hub of the students all across Ontario read Other resources include ques- elementaire Antonine Maillet in Os- Reading and Remembrance Proj- John McCrae’s poem In Flanders tions, information and activities hawa responded to the information. of silence: ect for the second year in a row. Fields on Nov. 11 at 2:11p.m in dif- based on a book, documentary and “It seemed important to participate,” Th e project is aimed at elementary ferent ways. Th is year DWAC has play called Hanna’s Suitcase, which Roy-Hollingsworth said. “We are go- ceremony to Year round ghost hunt in Whitby remember By Pavan Sandhu By Elise Haskell Following in the footsteps of To- local urban hauntins,” said Dainard. “It was the old courthouse,” says Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff ronto and Kingston, the historical “It lasts two hours and as well as Dainard. tour agency of Whitby thought it learning the ghost stories, people “In one case held there a man Th e Remembrance Day cer- If you have an interest in the ma- might be a good idea to begin their also learn about the history of Whit- was convicted of murder and when emony will take place on Nov. cabre and otherworldly, then you own haunted tour of old Whitby. by.” found guilty his father, who was 10 at 10:45 a.m. in the gym. might be interested in the Whitby “It’s a candlelit walk to seven lo- Th e tour takes people to places watching from the balcony, fell from Guest speakers include Dr. Ghost Walk. cations in Whitby where there are such as Centennial building. the shock of it and died. People still Ron Bordessa, the president of see him haunting the building wear- UOIT, Murray Genoe, the dean ing a top hat.” of Julian Blackburn College Although Halloween season of Trent University, and Bev has passed and there are no more Balenko, the vice-president of scheduled ghost walks, Dainard academic. says they off er the haunted tour all Balenko will be fi lling in for year. Call 905-743-0703 and book Leah Myers, the president of an appointment. Durham College. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for Winners of the art contest children under 13 and they also of- run by the Student Association fer group rates. will exhibit their artwork and poetry. 12 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS

Photo by Elise Haskell

REWIND TO THE PAST: Matt McEwan, an animation student at Durham College, sported a VHS tape on Halloween. Although he was wearing the costume for a project in his class, the outfi t turned heads. Students not afraid to dress up on Halloween

As we grow older and become college By Elise Haskell students we tend not to get as excited by Hal- Chronicle Staff loween and don’t feel the need to go through all the trouble of either making or buying a Th e age-old tradition on Halloween is to costume and dressing in it unless going to a dress up, normally as something spooky, but Halloween party. usually just as something bizarre or in some- So most people skip on dressing up for thing you wouldn’t normally wear. school. Children become ghouls, shy girls become But, there are still a few students who sex kittens, and wild boys… well, they don’t re- can’t let go of that childlike feeling and come ally change. dressed up all the same. “Originally I was just going to come off as a rich guy, but people kept coming up to me and calling me a pimp,” said Derek Stewart, sporting a fashionable top hat and diamond- tipped cane. “So I guess I’m a rich pimp.” “I’m a crazy engineer,” said Michael Stroy- an, wearing a red jump suit covered in patch- es, a hard hat and some stylish safety glasses. “I’ve had this costume for a while and the hard hat. I need the safety glass because, well, you never know.” Th ere were students, like Kara Maracle, were so focused on simply coming to school in costume that thay weren’t exactly sure what they even were. “A fairy?” She laughed, wearing a black and purple dress, complete with a wand and black-lace wings. “I just dressed up. I bought the costume at Value Village.” Even the Learning Commons Moose got into the spirit, with its cunning disguise as a hapless cow. Some who were dressed up at the college weren’t actually doing it for Halloween. “I’m actually shooting a movie for Durham Film,” said animation student Matt McEwan, who was dressed up as a VHS tape and danc- ing on the front lawn of the college. But whatever his reason, a costume is a Photo by Elise Haskell costume, and it helped to add to the fl avour of the day. SCOTCH THRIFT: Michael Stroyon It seems that no matter how old you get, becomes a crazy engineer for the you never really get too old to dress up on day. Halloween. The Chronicle November 7, 2006 13 CAMPUS NEWS Preparing for winter weather Whitby’s new park By Alicia MacDonald Th e park can be used as a place By Amy Parrington Chronicle Staff to go for a walk, view vegetation, go Chronicle Staff bird watching, or have a picnic. Many people know that Cullen “Cullen Central Park is an excel- Cold pre-winter weather, icy Gardens in Whitby was shut down, lent site to visit to escape some of rain showers, and snow squalls but what they don’t know is that it’s the hectic urban pressures,” said are all part of the approaching been replaced by Cullen Central Edwards. winter season; however this dras- Park, a park that’s free and open to He said that during 2006 the tic change in weather threatens the public. buildings left on site at the park the safety of many motorists. Th e property that once con- were used for weddings, receptions, Th e Ministry of Transporta- tained the miniature village, gar- and summer camps. tion (MTO) issued a warning Oct. dens and restaurant is now owned Due to the size, and range of 13 for all drivers to take extra care by the Town of Whitby. environments on the property, the when travelling. “Since we took possession it has town plans to undertake a master To ensure road safety the min- been open to the public, although plan process during 2007. Residents istry has provided drivers with at various points in time diff erent will be invited to actively participate an update of their winter mainte- Photo by Amy Parrington areas have been off limits due to in the process, and a meeting will be nance activities. TOPPING UP: Motorist Renee Pond fi lls her washer fl uid demolition, construction or restora- held in the new year for those inter- MTO contractors are on the to get ready for winter driving. tion,” said Manager of Parks Steve H. ested in voicing an opinion about job, following all regular winter Edwards. the park. maintenance procedures such as Th is means that nearly half of ac- admitted that the accident oc- ploughing, sanding and salting the cident victims had their accident curred because their vehicle was roads. Also, the Ontario Provincial during the winter season. not properly equipped. Th e report Logistics centre to open Police have closed certain high- Besides being extra cautious also claims that in Ontario the us- ways because of blowing snow, when driving, motorists should age rate of winter tires by motor- By Mike Gokdag million in total investment. Th e collapsed trees and fallen power also properly equip their vehicles ists is only 26 per cent, which is Chronicle Staff 41-acre site is being constructed lines to prevent accidents. for tough winter weather. below the national average. at Th ornton Road and Went- According to a Canadian Car Th e Canadian Car Safety in “I make sure I get a mainte- Coinciding with the opening worth Street. Safety in Winter report, 26 per cent Winter report also stated that 17 nance check done on my car be- of the new General Motors man- Th e facility will be less then of Canadian drivers have been in per cent of people who have had fore the winter,” said motorist Re- ufacturing facility, Pival Interna- two kilometre from the GM Os- car accidents during the winter. an accident during the winter nee Pond. tional is opening its new logistics hawa assembly plant. centre. “Th e decision to make such a Pival International specializes signifi cant investment in Oshawa in helping companies with prob- is a compliment to the skilled Christmas pottery show and sale lems and giving value added solu- work force and high quality of life By Luba Tymchuk pottery show and sale on Nov. 11 a shelter and support for abused tions to clients. Founded in 2003 available in the community,” Jim Chronicle Staff and 12. women in Oshawa. Pival has since gone on to open Flaherty, the Minister of Finance, Th e weekend will be full of great Held at the Ajax Kinsmen Heri- three facilities, including one in said in a news release. Get ready for the holidays with a Christmas gift ideas and door priz- tage Centre, the show and sale will Ajax, and its fourth is underway. Phases one and two are weekend full of Christmas pottery. es. Th e admission is free and there be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. Th e Oshawa project will be planned to be completed by late Th e Durham Potter’s Guild is will be no GST. A percentage of the 11 and from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on built in two phases, with over $40 2008. hosting its 19th annual Christmas sales will benefi t the Denise House, Nov. 12. 14 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 15 16 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 17

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Queen of lavish life fails in theatres

rule both Austria and France. lose interest of its architecture. At such a young age, it would be Overall the movie lacks passion Antoinette’s natural for Antoinette to emotional- and an absence of dialogue and ver- ly react to this rapid change of envi- bal interaction between Antoinette ronment and lifestyle, but all Dunst and Louis make their relationship life story gives is a glum expression. boring. At fi rst the viewers might have Th e most signifi cant connection thought she could only grieve alone Antoinette has in the movie is her has viewers because of her status and the polite- aff air with a Swedish soldier. Th is is ness of the era, but when she does the only time Dunst has a person- enter the Palace of Versailles and ality. She has a lustful, captivating bored and fi nally does get time to be alone in stare. It is clear she wants him. her chamber, she does not. Th e aff air further confuses the Instead she is overwhelmed audience because her second child confused by her surroundings and her new is born right after she makes love found wealth and couldn’t care less with him. Th e child could be his By Jocelyn Nespiak about leaving her heritage behind. or her husband’s, but it goes unan- Chronicle Staff Although the movie is based on swered. Antoinette’s life, it presents no real Th e biggest confl ict Antoinette Until Sofi a Coppola’s new movie, facts. has is her non-existent relationship Marie Antoinette, entered theatres, On screen it is apparent that An- with Madame du Berry, the mistress the future queen’s life was interest- toinette and Louis XVI are having of King Louis XV, her husband’s fa- ing. Now with its Hollywood take, trouble sexually because he isn’t in- ther. Antoinette ignores her until her life is confusing, dull and mo- terested. Her annoying attempts to fi nally she is advised to acknowl- notonous. seduce him fail because she really edge the woman out of respect for Despite the movie being loosely isn’t trying that hard. the king. She says a couple words to based on the book Marie Antoi- What the fi lm fails to say is that her and vows never to speak to her nette: Th e Journey, by Lady Antonia Louis XVI had phimosis, a disease again. Fraser, it barely announces a plot, that prevents the retraction of the Fortunately for Antoinette the real confl icts and a clear ending. foreskin on an uncircumcised male king dies and the mistress is kicked It begins with Marie Antoinette, when the penis is erect. out of the palace. played by Kirsten Dunst, being Seven years after their marriage With the king’s death comes a stripped of her Austrian clothing, he received surgery to fi x the prob- neutral feeling. Does anyone care servants and dog at the border be- lem and one year later they had that he died? No. tween Austria and France. At 14 their fi rst child. It is an easy choice. It is more in- she was to marry the future king of Since Coppola wanted to keep it teresting to read the history of Marie France, Louis XVI, played by Jason simple, she disregarded these facts. Antoinette than it is to watch Cop- Schwartzman. Th is would solidify Th e majority of the scenes are pola’s movie. an alliance between the two coun- pathetic attempts to visually entice At least in documents it is written tries, if an heir to the throne was the audience with images of the Pal- how she died and not left up to the born. Eventually one king would ace of Versailles, but viewers quickly imagination. Hip album sheds new light on band Royal fair coming as connected to them as songs that By Mike Van Veen are a part of Canadian culture or Chronicle Staff history. back to Th e Drop Off and Family Band, World Container, the new Tragi- tracks 9 and 10 respectively, are cally Hip album, will bring a smile to surprisingly good for being near the Toronto fans. It arrives just when it appeared end of the album. Family Band in Gord Downie and the boys had lost particular stands out as a track that their touch. By Keith Fernandes would do very well as a single. It is Chronicle Staff In Between Evolution, the group’s easy to get into and has a tune that 2004 eff ort, went soft and Even In just begs to be hummed. Violet Light, which followed up the Th e world’s largest indoor Th e album’s title track serves as agricultural, horticultural and fantastic Phantom Power album, the closer and fi ts perfectly. It is a felt only half complete. Th at’s not the horse fair in the world will once slow piano driven tune about doing again be returning to Toronto. case for World Container. away with expected behaviours. Th e Th e album starts strong with Yer Running from Nov. 3 to Nov. song has some very eff ective guitar 12 this year, the Royal Agricul- Not Th e Ocean, a rock ballad remi- solos as well as a very passionate niscent of early Hip with strong gui- tural Winter Fair has been part chorus that Downie belts out like of Canadian culture for the past tar and Downie testing his vocals only he can. on the chorus. Th is follows with the 80 years, and it doesn’t show World Container is a solid al- any sign of slowing down. best song on the album, Th e Lone- bum. It is clear the band is maturing ly End of the Rink. Th e song has a Th e Royal Agricultural Win- as songwriters, singing about more ter Fair is a Canadian tradition strong melody with an even more than hockey and small Ontario powerful chorus and is a defi nitive for thousands, and it will once towns. Th is seems to be a curse and again be held at Exhibition Hip classic. Hopefully we’ll see this a blessing. as a single off of the album. Place at the Direct Energy Cen- Some of its most recognized tre in Toronto this year. In View provides a nice mix of a A WHOLE NEW HIP: Tragically Hip’s new album World Con- songs focus on things that are soft melody while still keeping a fast Featured attractions include tainer shows fans a different side of the group. prominent to Canadians and so Th e the Royal Vineyard, the Super- tempo. It is a very catchy tune and Hip might lose some fans with this was defi nitely a good choice for the dogs theatre, and of course, the latest album. Royal horse show. fi rst released single because it gives Track 6 is another standout and good track with a little politics. However, it may also draw in General admission to the Hip fans enough old Hip to draw a fi rst for the Hip. Th e Kids Don’t Get Pretend and Last Night I some new fans, particularly Ameri- Royal is $17 for adults and them in but is diff erent enough for It takes a dive into political issues, be Dreamed You Didn’t Love Me are can listeners who know nothing of $12 for youths aged 5-17 and people who didn’t like the Hip be- it a shallow dive. Th e song is about somewhat forgettable songs. Th ey Canadian culture and couldn’t relate seniors. Tickets for the Royal fore to give them a chance. youth today and that they don’t are slower tempo songs but don’t to a song about Bill Barilko. World horse show include general ad- Fly and Luv are slower and focus understand or particularly care have the same kind of themes as Container gives Hip fans enough mission and range from $25 to more on soft guitar tones and mel- about what goes on in the world. It older Hip songs such as Nautical old style tunes to satisfy, while not $50 for individuals. Group and low vocals. Neither really stood out is a well-conceived song that could Disaster or Wheat Kings. Th ey are excluding a potential American au- family rates are available. as anything special and are easily have gone badly if it had come off as more personal songs and that hurts dience. breezed by. a rant. Th ankfully it is kept as just a them because the listener won’t feel 18 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Saw slices its way to the top By Pavan Sandhu lace of guns that is rigged to Jigsaw’s Chronicle Staff heart monitor. If he dies, she dies. Th e relationship between Aman- Th e movie that made public da and Jigsaw is further explained washrooms the most feared place to in this movie. How they became a be is back. Th e Jigsaw Killer returns team, and what she gave up to be for the third time to piece together his apprentice. the puzzle left unsolved in previous Actress Shawnee Smith portrays Saw movies. Amanda. Since the fi rst movie, her It has become an annual ritual role has become more prominent. the last two years with the Jigsaw In Saw she was the victim, in Saw 2 Killer terrorizing the last week of she was the victim turned appren- October. With Saw III, audiences tice and in this instalment she is the are taken to another level of gore, apprentice turned killer. with more terrifying torture devices, Tobin Bell plays the electrifying double the body count and triple the Jigsaw. His performance is amazing. blood spill, it’s a full out explosion of He has a sense of mystery and allure. terror like never before. No villain before has been able to Lions Gate Entertainment and generate such fear in the audience. Twisted Pictures have sawed them- From his talking puppet appearing selves another smashing hit. From on television screens notifying the the opening scene to the explosive victims of the game, to his torture end, it has you on the edge of your traps, he displays a level of creativity seat. that has been missing from the hor- Th e audience was fi rst intro- ror franchise for a long time. duced to Jigsaw in 2004. Unaware, It would have been interesting they sat through one of the most to see the life of Jigsaw and how he original, mind-twisting and explo- became the killer but the movie ig- sive movies to grace the cinema nored this aspect. screens in a long time. No other kill- Can audiences expect a prequel er/villain has been able to the take in the near future? Will the Saw fran- the throne of horror king since the chise end as a trilogy or are we go- ing to be graced with a Saw 4? Both 1980s. Forget Freddy Krueger and BLOODY HELL: Saw III returns to terrorize the audience with double the body count Leatherface, Jigsaw is a true artist, questions will be answered in time no killing is done the same way and and triple the blood spill. Here a victim wakes up to fi nd himself inside one of Jigsaw’s but for the meantime Bell has been each victim has a diff erent test they games. quoted as saying that he has signed must endure. After this instalment guess what happens will be hit with Saw III follows the Jigsaw Killer at risk, Amanda kidnaps Dr. Lynn on for fi ve Saw movies. Jigsaw is the Jigsaw reigns supreme as the horror one shocking twist after another. and new apprentice Amanda as Denlon to keep him stable long Halloween fright that we all yearn king above everyone else. Forget what you know because ev- they painfully teach their victims to enough for the game to start. Aman- for and an October without him and Fans thinking they will be able to erything is not what you expect. appreciate life. With Jigsaw’s health da is then attached to an iron neck- his saw is impossible to imagine. Th e Trailer Park Boys soundtrack gets big and dirty By Keith Fernandes thing is it’s pretty friggin’ good, es- from the Trailer Park Boys movie, Th e Big Dirty Band. Th e Big Dirty bits and pieces of Life by Our Lady Chronicle Staff pecially in terms of motion picture which if they had not been so damn Band was formed for Th e Big Dirty Peace, and adding his own unique soundtracks. hilarious could probably have been movie with Alex Lifeson and Ged- rural-gangster lyrics, J-Rock has Home-grown Canadian sen- Th e soundtrack features purely discarded as nothing more than dy Lee of Rush fame on guitar and turned what was once a joke into a sations Th e Trailer Park Boys ex- Canadian content (CANCON) from fi ller. Not surprisingly however, bass, Ian Th ornley from Th ornley track you will want to listen to over ploded onto the silver screen this rock legends such as Rush with Th e some of the best parts of this CD are on vocals and guitar, drummer Jeff and over. year with their brand new movie Spirit of the Radio, relative newcom- in the sound bites. From Mr. Lahey Burrows from the Tea Party, and Die Fans of Th e Boys will get the most Th e Trailer Park Boys: Th e Big Dirty. ers Alexisonfi re covering Black Sab- ranting about “shit-hawks”, to Ricky Mannequin’s Care Failure wailing enjoyment out of this CD for the Offi cial soundtracks and feature bath with Sweet Leaf, and Canadian talking his way out of theft in court, vocals. memorable songs that embody the fi lms go together like rum and coke, favourites Th e Tragically Hip with these clips make the album. Th e show-stealing track on this Big Dirty Movie and for the hilarious so it’s no surprise that Th e Trailer its classic song, Bobcaygeon. Th e fi rst song on the CD is album is the newly remixed version dialogue, but CANCON fans should Park Boys have a soundtrack out to Interspersed throughout the a cover of the Sonny Curtis of Th e of Trailer Park Life by Sunnyvale defi nitely consider this strictly Ca- match Th e Big Dirty. Th e surprising soundtrack are clips of dialogue Crickets song I Fought the Law by Trailer Park rapper J-Roc. Taking nadian album also. Wii will rock you By Andrew Moore Chronicle Staff

Two days after Sony releases Playstation 3, Nintendo will be re- leasing their newest counterpart. On Nov. 19 Nintendo’s new con- sole, Wii, will be released in North America. Although it will not be as powerful as the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360, it off ers something new to gamers. Th e Wii features a hand-held wireless remote control powered by Bluetooth technology. A built- in motion sensor allows the gamer to control the action on screen by their own body movements from up to 30 feet away. For example, in a baseball game the remote would act as your bat; in a racing game, a steering wheel. Before the end of December Nintendo will have released over 60 games for the Wii. The Chronicle November 7, 2006 19 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New movie assassinates Bush to make a speech at the Sheraton While the movie has benefi ted assassination to justify further re- By Reka Szekely Hotel, but even before he gets there, from a lot of hype, with many railing stricting civil liberties by once again Chronicle Staff Death of a trouble is brewing as angry protes- against its premise and major movie strengthening the controversial Pa- tors intercept his motorcade. chains in the United States refusing triot Act which was initially passed With the hypothetical assassina- Th e fi lm uses a speech by Bush to carry it, the content proved to be after Sept. 11. President tion of George W. Bush forming its from 2003 and digitally inserts char- less controversial than expected. Th e questions the fi lm asks in premise, Death of a President is one acters from the movie into it. After Bush is not portrayed as a bad the wake of the fi ctitious Bush as- of the most controversial fi lms to be the speech, he’s shot as he greets person, but relatively humanely, as sassination are the same questions brings released in recent years. supporters outside the hotel along a a man of strong convictions. that should be asked in the wake of Director Gabriel Range shoots cordoned off rope line. While anti-war protestors in the the destruction of the World Trade Death of a President like a docu- Th e assassination happens about fi lm cheer at the news of his death, Center. mentary, combining real and fake 20 minutes into the movie, and then moviegoers don’t, as the assassina- Did the event justify the response controversy footage to create a chillingly realis- the whodunit begins. Was it the mil- tion is treated as the ugly, violent from invading Afghanistan to invad- tic portrait of an assassination. Ac- itant activist? Th e Syrian software thing that such an act would be. ing Iraq to the creation of the Patriot tors play the experts interviewed for engineer? Th e military veteran Th e movie is, in fact, most eff ec- Act? to the big the documentary, including the fi c- who’s fallen on hard times? tive in its exploration of how Ameri- Using the assassination of Bush tional head of the secret service and Th e fi lm is more about what ca would react to such an event. as the catalyst to ask those ques- Bush’s speechwriter. America’s reaction would be to such Th ere would be public shock and tions proves to be incredibly eff ec- screen Th e event occurs on Oct. 19, an assassination than the assassina- outrage, and it’s not unexpected tive and if nothing else, the fi lm is a 2007 in Chicago. Bush is scheduled tion itself. that the government would use the fascinating exercise in what ifs. Farewell for Place Called Home sauna, Place Called Home played guitarist, jumped around blaring to see our last show. It meant a sue some form of music career. For its farewell show. notes on his guitar hard enough to lot to me and the band,” said Dan Dan it could be either in a band or Local band Together since 2004, the band shatter glass and drummer Darryl Hand. “We also want to thank dealing with the music business. has broke up and left with a bang. Hand kept the beat without taking everyone who ever came to our “I wish we could of done more. goes out Playing its fi nal show at Th e Dun- a single break. shows, played us on the radio and But certain circumstances pre- geon in downtown Oshawa on Oct. Even when Topping’s guitar covered for us.” vented things from happening,” 15, the atmosphere was alive and faced technical diffi culties, Dan Th e reason for the band’s break- said Dan.“Th is has been a lot more with a bang impossible to kill. Hand took the lead and talked to up is because they have moved fulfi lling and looking back I can see Th rough a mixture of heavy rock the audience to keep them occu- onto bigger and more important we accomplished a lot.” and punk, the energy blasted from pied and interested. Despite admit- things. Th rough the few years they were at Dungeon the stage and was absorbed by ting to not being the greatest stage Topping lives in Niagara Falls together, Place Called Home gath- the audience, creating a mosh-like talker, the audience was hooting and has recently graduated from ered a very respectable reputation By Robert Sudak trance that could not be broken. and hollering loving every second. Durham College, Cranshaw is pur- for amazing live music and having Chronicle Staff Lead vocals and rhythm guitar- Several bands covered the fare- suing an apprenticeship and needs a great personality. ist Dan Hand and vocals/bass Jay well show: Rudely Awakened, Man to focus on his career and the two Having the opportunity to play With the crowd stuff ed tighter Cranshaw sang to the audience with Target, Forty-Cent Fix and Hands brothers are still attending with a variety of local artists around then a turkey at Christmas din- with a force that could smash a Lost Cause. school. Durham Region, the band will be ner and hotter than a gentleman’s brick wall. Patrick Topping, lead “We thank everyone who came All the members want to pur- sorely missed but never forgotten. 20 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hatebreed Tear It Down in TO tions were very calm on stage, that didn’t stop him from pummeling ‘Twas the night of a the audience with his raspy-yet-bru- tal screams. Th e fans were sad to see Sworn wicked hard core concert Enemy leave the stage, but they all knew who was up next. actly the same – nothing but palm- And it seemed to be impossible, By Chris Bracken muting guitar and double-pedal but Hatebreed made the night a hell Chronicle Staff drumming. of a lot louder. Opening with a song Hoping the next band would that has the most gut-wrenching bring something more promising scream you will ever hear, Defeatist Fists pumping in every direction, than the previous, a severe disap- really set the mood for the rest of the kids screaming along, and Hate- pointment came about as soon evening. breed’s front man Jamey Jasta shov- as the lead singer of Always Die Other songs they played off their ing lyrics down your throat made for Fighting’s Fat Albert-like screaming newest CD, Supremacy, were Mind a good night at Th e Opera House. started. Over All, Destroy Everything and To Seeing a crowd of people with Even though Jasta pointed out Th e Th reshold. every single hand in the air reminds that Canada had an amazing hard Hatebreed didn’t forget about you of high school all over again, core scene, the fi rst two bands clear- its diehard fans though, and played only this time it’s diff erent. ly weren’t helping. older songs such as Under Th e Knife, Th e Core Across Canada II tour Finally a sense of hard core re- Straight To Your Face, Live For Th is, hit Toronto with vengeance on Oct. lief saved the show when Scars of Tear It Down and of course one of 27. Tomorrow hit the stage. Th e band its biggest to date, Th is Is Now. Selling more than 700 tickets in moves around, hands the micro- But because the band members advance and even more at the door, phone for fans to sing, and has that started playing at approximately the Opera House was packed. kick-you-in-the-face sound. By play- 11:15 p.m. and played for about an Th e crowd was a sea of band bill- ing songs such as To Watch Your hour and a half, they did not play an boards, with T-shirts Sick Of It All, Burn and a new one called Th e Un- encore. However, Hatebreed closed 100 Demons to Lamb of God, and winding, Scars of Tomorrow’s set its set with the hard core scream-a- Th e Red Chord, making for a variety had offi cially kicked off the Toronto long anthem I Will Be Heard, and of fans. show. paid homage to heavy-metal leg- Besides the two touring openers But after Scars of Tomorrow the ends Slayer by playing the opening for Hatebreed, the Toronto show fans began to get even crazier for the riff from Raining Blood. had two Ontario bands open as main-support band, Sworn Enemy. By the end of the night fans were Photo by Chris Bracken well. Th e fi rst, For Malice, made it Th e lead singer, sporting an E-Town leaving bruised, broken, but they all hard to tell where one song ended Beatdown shirt, had no trouble tak- had one thing in common, they had and another began. ing the crowd into the palm of his HARD CORE TAKEOVER: Hatebreed guitarist Sean Martin just witnessed one of the best hard Playing for roughly 20 to 30 min- hand. and vocalist Jamey Jasta take it to the fans of Toronto. core acts the world has ever wit- utes, For Malice’s songs sounded ex- Although his movements and ac- nessed. Who you gonna call?...Atreyu Th e Ghostbusters make appearance at Kool Haus

By Chris Bracken like Th e Words Best Friend Become Chronicle Staff Redefi ned, We’re Gonna Have Us A Champagne Jam, and Th ere’s No Have you ever seen the Ghost- Penguins In Alaska. But up next busters or Ghosts scream into a were Buff alo’s Every Time I Die microphone so loud that your head (ETID) to kill the crowd with their was going to explode? Well, that’s music. what fans witnessed at the Kool Many considered ETID’s perfor- Haus on Halloween. mance incredible, and their ghost Orange County rockers, Atreyu, costumes added to their on-stage played to a nearly sold-out show nonsense. Most of the band mem- with fellow tour mates Every Time bers lost their costumes at some I Die and Chiodos. Th ere was only point during the set, but lead singer one problem: you couldn’t tell if Keith Buckley stayed true to his anyone was hurt in the mosh pit or if Halloween-ness and kept it on the they were wearing fake blood. Th at whole time. didn’t stop fans from getting crazy, ETID played a variety of songs off though. their albums Hot Damn! And Gutter Th e opening band, Chiodos, had Phenomenon: songs like Romeo A the fans pumped right from the get- Go-Go, Off Broadway, I Been Gone go. A Long Time, and Ebolarama off Th ey have the soothing and Hot Damn!, and others like Kill Th e beautiful singing accompanied by a Music, Bored Stiff , Th e New Black, heart-pounding scream. Musically, and Champing At Th e Bit off Gutter Phenomenon. Little did the crowd Chiodos is diverse with their heavy- Photo by Chris Bracken yet-soft guitar alongside the piano know that the ghost of ETID were featured in nearly every song. about to be captured. Atreyu came on-stage dressed HOT DAMN!: Main support band Every Time I Die got the fans at the Kool Haus all riled “I’m going to go out on a limb and up by using their ghoulish antics before headliners Atreyu took the stage. say this has been our best Canada as the Ghostbusters with the theme show to date,” Craig Owens, lead playing over the speakers. Th e crowd singer of Chiodos, told the crowd at immediately started singing along the Kool Haus. “Th ank you so much and gave Atreyu a great ovation. From old songs like A Song For Atreyu closed with its most pop- that song put a great end to a ghoul- for respecting us and making us feel Lead singer Alex Varkatzas then Th e Optimists and Ain’t Love Grand ular song Lip Gloss And Black, and ish evening. welcome.” stated they were going kill some to new songs like Right Side Of at that point crowd interaction was So don’t forget, if you’re looking After neglecting to play their hit creatures, opening their set with the Th e Bed and Ex’s And Oh’s, Atreyu at its highest. for a screaming good time, who you song One Day Women Will All Be- song Creatures off A Death-Grip On played an hour and 15 minutes With a majority of people chant- gonna call? come Monsters, they played others Yesterday. worth of songs. ing the words live, love, burn, die, Atreyu! The Chronicle November 7, 2006 21 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS A tasty new type of Black Peas Th at I Got and Velvet. London Bridge was number one Fergie steps on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Pop 100 Charts for three weeks. Th e video has been well-received aside from by audiences and Fergie performed the song at the opening to the MTV Music Video Awards. Th e Dutchess opens with Fergali- the Peas, cious, a good choice to set the mood for the rest of the album. “I’m Fergilicious so delicious,” landing raps Fergie. Th e song is catchy and will have you humming the tune in no time. number one All Th at I Got, slows down and has a jazz, blues feel to it. Th e music is very well put togeth- er and Fergie’s vocals fi t perfectly on charts with the beat. Th e reggae infl uence is felt on the By Pavan Sandhu track Voodoo. It starts out slow but Chronicle Staff builds up to a full on ska-explosion. With the John Legend cover Fi- Fresh from the success of two nally, Fergie slows things down on Black Eyed Peas albums, Stacy this simple song with pianos and Ferguson, aka Fergie, is turning violins. left at the intersection marked solo It would fi t perfectly in a Disney and making her debut with Th e movie and shows a nice change Dutchess. from the rapping that she normally Sexy, energetic and romantic, does and is somewhat reminiscent Th e Dutchess is packed with non- of Christina Aguilera. stop upbeat explosive music that Overall a good solid eff ort from will have you dancing in front of Fergie. Th e album is fi lled with ver- the mirror and doing Fergie impres- satility and range and will appeal to sions. many people, including BEP fans Produced entirely by fellow BEP and newcomers. member Will.i.am, the album keeps Fans of Pink, Gwen Stefani and with the Black Eyed Peas sound. Aguilera will also enjoy it. Th e other Peas make guest ap- Experimenting with diff erent pearances, along with Ludacris, B- FERGIE’S DEBUT: Posing for her new debut album featuring London Bridge, Fergali- kinds of sounds from hip-hop to Real from Cyprus Hill and Rita Mar- cious, Clumsy and Glamorous. rock, folk, pop and funk, this is only ley, Bob Marley’s widow. a stepping stone to greater success By experimenting with diff erent pop and funk, Fergie has shown the Th e CD goes through a roller- pompous tracks London Bridge and for this talented woman. sounds from hip-hop to folk, rock, versatility of her voice. coaster of emotions from the hyper Hands Up to the slow romantic All Smoke for the human mind Obscure hits sometimes a good thing By Amanda Gauthier from A to Z Chronicle Staff By Caitlyn Holroyd velope, fans will receive by mail Imagine waking up to raging or- Chronicle Staff a humourous glimpse of Xiu ange fl ames engulfi ng your entire Xiu through pictures they take bed that literally melt away what- It was an engaging live perfor- of themselves throughout their ever identity, and for that matter, mance, mixing lead singer Jamie tour. sanity you had. Stewart’s obscure vocals with in- Xiu Xiu’s set consisted mostly Th is seems like a nightmare that struments from A to Z when Xiu of songs from its new album Th e will be over when you wake up. For Xiu played the El Mocambo on Air Force but there were a few Buster McFiddie, there was no es- Oct. 20. songs from older albums. cape. Th e experimental rock band, McElroy demonstrated her Th is strong young man was for- whose name is pronounced stronger vocal presence on this ever scarred by a night out with Shoe-Shoe, didn’t take the stage album by beautifully singing solo friends, alcohol and a lit cigarette until midnight but the late set in Hello From Eau Claire. Stewart that transformed him into a weak time didn’t bother the large num- sang the rest of the songs with his outcast of society. ber of eager fans who packed the familiar intense and obscure vo- Elizabeth Ruth’s 2005 novel, venue. cals. Smoke, tells the story of a boy grow- Joining Stewart and his cousin Closing off the set was the hit ing up in the small town by the same Caralee McElroy was new mem- song I Luv Th e Valley OH! and it Photo by Amanda Gauthier name in Tillsonburg, Ontario. ber Ches Smith on drums, who gathered the most crowd reac- Brian McFiddie, or Buster, lives also played as his solo project, tion with everyone singing along on a tobacco farm with his nurturing TAKE IN SOME SMOKE: For anyone with inner struggles, Congs for Brums, before Xiu Xiu and screaming “Je t’aime the val- mother, Isabel, work-driven father, the novel Smoke offers insight to the human mind. took the stage. ley… ohhh!” at the appropriate Tom, and striving brother, Hank. Between their use of instru- time. Th roughout the novel, there are what makes Jelly Bean unhappy. whispers of society. ments, such as an autoharp, vi- Th e set lasted a little over an constant references to fi re. It is only through her relation- Although somewhat graphic at braphone, melodica, crash sym- hour and the crowd was very re- Ruth says that since things in life ships carried along the story-line times, Smoke is a well-written novel bols and various keyboards and ceptive afterwards, begging for an can be destroyed, there are plenty of that she learns who she truly is. that deals with issues both light- multi-fx pedals and their ener- encore. opportunities for regeneration. Th e mysterious Doc John takes hearted and deep into the soul of getic stage presence, there was After politely declining – most Buster’s face is destroyed by fi re, care of Buster and becomes a men- humanity. rarely a dull moment. likely due to the late time – Stew- forcing him into a terrible reality tor to the boy. Ruth’s characters come to life Even the merchandise table art and McElroy hung around and must continue with his life in He tells Buster stories of Detroit’s as their fi ery personalities melt off had its share of interesting ele- to talk with fans and sign auto- Smoke. Purple Gang, and his life before he each page. ments, such as the band’s Pola- graphs. Jelly Bean Johnson, a beautifully came to Smoke. Smoke is a novel that must be roid Project. With a fulfi lling performance portrayed character, is a young art- Not only does Doc John change read by anyone who has ever be- In exchange for a pack of Po- like Xiu Xiu’s, there was no need ist. Her appearance, although mes- the boy’s bandages, but he helps to lieved in the inner struggles and laroid fi lm and an addressed en- for an encore. merizing to the boys of Smoke, is relieve the pain of the stares and strengths of the human mind. 22 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Papa P. Diddy returns to rap Phantom returns tures, the ‘bad boy’ who has trans- R&B sensation Keyshia Cole. Sean Combs formed himself from a hip-hop ar- Th e album features an all-star tiste to music and fashion mogul is cast of groundbreaking producers back to take his place atop the pop such as Kanye West, Timbaland and to releases new charts. the Neptunes. Creating a fusion of Th at is exactly where he has been hip-hop, R&B and soul. Th ese pro- since his album’s sizzling release, ducers wasted none of their genius Toronto album debuting at the top of the Billboard in symphonizing a mixture of melo- By Jason Miller charts with more than 170,000 CDs dy and sophisticated beats to create Chronicle Staff sold. It’s the fi rst time he has been Diddy’s best work yet. theatre at number one in almost 10 years, And if that’s not enough to get By Valene Nicholas Be ready to press replay on Did- proving a fi ve-year absence can everyone jumping in the club, then Chronicle Staff dy’s new album Press Play. break you, but in this case can make this album 18 months in the making ‘Puff Daddy,’ Sean ‘Puff y’ Combs, you even bigger. Th en long-antici- also carries a platinum-selling list of It’s 19th-Century Paris and P. Diddy - no one is sure what his pated wait is over for fans and they your favourite R&B and pop artist, young Christine Daae takes name is anymore but one thing is are wasting no time in ripping this such as Mary J. Blige and Christina refuge at the Opera Garnier, sure, Press Play is about to melt the banger off the shelves. Aguilera. Th e Paris Opera, after death competition and heat up the dance Th is album is pure genius with Th is fl awless 19-track album steals both parents. fl oor this winter. Diddy letting loose and pouring out is guaranteed to send hit singles During her stay she meets After taking a break to produce his life in every track. If it’s reality, ALL BUSINESS: Rapper P. straight into next year. Diddy has Diddy rocks a pair of avia- the Angel of Music, believing several albums, launch his reality fantasy or dreams you like, it can all proven that taking a risk can defi ne him to be a spirit sent by her TV show Making Th e Band on MTV be found in this self-proclaimed bad tors on his new CD cover. a genre and draw his fans closer to deceased father to help her 2 and his clothing line Sean John, boy’s tightest lyrics ever. If you’re their speakers. So what are you wait- singing ‘Last night’ a duet with new musically. Th is spirit is just a along with a long list of other ven- still in disbelief, check out Diddy ing for? Press Play! man, with a mask, known as Th e Phantom. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Th e Phantom of the Opera, the lon- Christmas comes early with PS3 gest-running Broadway musi- cal, has returned to Toronto. It has touched the hearts of for the system will vary depending clude Blu-ray technology. Blu-ray is theatre buff s in more than 100 Playstation By Andrew Moore on the size of the hard drive. an optical disc format for displaying cities across the world, accord- Chronicle Staff Th e 20 gb model will cost $549, high defi nition and can hold up to ing to Mirvish Productions. and the 60 gb model will be $659. 50 gb of data on a single disc. Princess of Wales Th eatre By the end of November, Sony Gamers will be able to upgrade Like every addition to the Play- will house the 2 ½ hour musi- comes out will have given students something to larger hard drives since the drive station family you can always play cal from Feb. 21 to April 8. to spend their OSAP money on be- is removable. the games of its predecessors. Tickets range in price from sides books, burgers and beer. “I’ve been looking forward for this Original Playstation games, Play- $30 for balcony seating to $160 with third Only a year after Microsoft’s re- for a while now,” said Jason Rich- station 2 games, DVDs and CDs will for front row. lease of the Xbox 360, Sony is re- ards, a fi rst-year Business student. all work on the new system. Tickets can be purchased leasing its much-anticipated equiv- “ My PS2 just collects dust now I Th e Sony Playstation 3 will be online, over the phone or at the alent. don’t even play it. I need something released on Nov. 11 in Japan, and in theatre. instalment Th e Playstation 3 will be released new.” March of 2007 in Europe and Aus- in North America on Nov. 17. Prices All of the new systems will in- tralasia.

Men’s & Women’s

Basketball Doubleheader The Chronicle November 7, 2006 23 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Lords win fi fth consecutive title Durham goes to the nationals with gold around their necks and gold on their minds

to be named a CCAA all-Canadian, Continued from page 1 the pinnacle award for a player in Th e women also captured the any collegiate sport. regular season championship for Durno was also named an OCAA the fi fth consecutive season with a 6- league all-star, along with Bodashef- 0-1 record and it was the program’s sky, who fi nished second in OCAA fi fth consecutive trip to the champi- scoring with 11 goals in 7 games. onships and ninth in 10 seasons. Also receiving an individual award To go along with all of their hard was the Lords leading scorer Brit- work, the Lords earned some in- tany Micucci who had 13 goals in dividual hardware, as the OCAA 7 games. She received league and women’s soccer championship east divisional scoring champion awards banquet was part of the honours. Durham’s athletic direc- championship festivities. tor Ken Babcock said this team has Lords midfi elder Amanda a legitimate shot at bringing home a Durno was named the 2006 OCAA national medal. women’s soccer player of the year “I think this is the best overall and was also announced as a 2006 team we’ve fi elded in the history CCAA all-canadian. of women’s soccer here,” Babcock Last year she was named Dur- said. “In 2003 we took a team to the ham College freshmen female ath- national championship with a lot lete of the year. She carried over of stars, a highly talented team, but this fi rst year with amazing success that team is not nearly as deep as by leading the Lords soccer team this team.” to another undefeated conference Coach Vujanovic said he has a season, fi rst place, qualifying for full team that is not lacking talent the OCAA championships again and they are fi t and mentally pre- this year, and helped DC freshmen pared for the nationals. He said he Bodashefsky and Micucci fi nished has seen the competition and is number one and two overall in confi dent his team can do well. OCAA scoring for 2006. “We are not scared of anybody,” Durno will go forward as the he said. “We can beat anybody. My OCAA’s nominee for 2006 CCAA goal is to bring back a medal from national women’s Soccer Player the nationals. If we bring a bronze of the Year to be announced at the medal, that would be success, be- cause no team from Ontario ever CCAA championships banquet in Photo by Jason Miller Vancouver Nov. 8. She is now the won any medals in women’s soccer. ninth Lords women’s soccer player Th at would be a step forward for Ontario.” GOING FOR GOLD: Kirsten Bodashefsky (left) was named player MVP for the 2006 soccer season.

Rowing season comes to an end Football “We were entering unknown, uncharted ar- races. A long winter ahead eas,” said head coach Robin Millikin. Th e 14 boats competing in the category were “Given the parameters the coaches had to divided into two heats. To advance into round for charity for the Ridgeback work with, we did very well indeed.” two, a boat would have to fi nish in the top three Since the beginning of the season the Dogs of their respective heats. By Valene Nicholas have won two gold medals, the fi rst ever medals Th e Ridgebacks gave the competition a taste Chronicle Staff rowing team in UOIT history. Th ey have also had two fourth- of their wake and bite, and came in third, advanc- place fi nishes, and two fi fth-place fi nishes. ing to the next round. Th e Sports Administration “It was a great season for the very fi rst rowing In the next race they rowed hard, but were and Management program will By Joshua Vanderstam crew,” said Millikin. “To have been in the thick beaten out of bronze position by a mere fi ve sec- Chronicle Staff hold a six-on-six fl ag football of it, so to speak, was frankly beyond any of our onds. tournament at the Polonsky dreams.” Th e women also raced a crew of four when Commons on Nov. 18, to raise Th e UOIT Ridgebacks rowing team put forth Perhaps the most competitive pack for the the opportunity came about, but they did not ad- a good eff ort in the season’s championship regat- funds for Kidsport Ontario. Ridgebacks at the championship regatta was the vance in their heat. Th e organization uses do- tas, but they were unable to come away with any women’s novice eight. Teams who competed in Th e junior varsity four team, which consisted wins at the Royal Canadian Henley course on the nations to help disadvantaged this category were made up of eight rowers and of three novice and mostly lightweight rowers, kids participate in organized fi nal weekend in October. a coxswain. Th e category of the women’s novice placed sixth. Th ey rowed well for a team of light- Th e site of Martindale Pond in St. Catharines sports. Sport registration fees, eight held 176 rowers and 22 coxswains from 22 weights, competing against mostly heavyweight equipment expenses and a saw the novice category championship pit over teams. competition. 200 rowers in the fi nal competition, and the OUA decline in sports programs at Th e teams were divided into heats where the “Th ey exceeded my expectations,” said Mil- schools leave many children championships with over 300 rowers from 10 winners would advance to the semi-fi nal round. likin. “We the coaches were very fortunate to universities compete in the two-day event. unable to be part of these ac- At the disadvantage of having no substitutes have the calibre of young people that we did.” Th e tivities. To compete in the novice category you must and only eight rowers for the team all season, rowing program invariably does not end at the be new to the sport and not have rowed in a regat- Kidsport Ontario wants to the women’s team has kept its competitive spirit championship regatta in St. Catharines. give all children the opportu- ta before. Being the inaugural season for UOIT’s alive by rowing in all its races regardless of being “Th e cycle of rowing continues,” said Millikin. rowing program, most of the 23 Ridgebacks row- nity to play. in contention or not. But they did not advance to In a few days they will be sending out informa- Flag football teams must ers are in the novice category. the second round of competition. tion posters to the university student population However, the Ridgebacks have defi ed the be registered by Nov. 11, and it Arguably the fl agship crew for the Ridgebacks, regarding the 2007 season. For now the crews will costs $60 per team. odds and shown that they are contenders mul- the men’s novice eight, showed up as the under- undergo 180 days of winter training before the tiple times in past regattas. dog, but would come out as a contender in their academic year comes to an end, Millikin said. 24 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 SPORTS NEWS Durham Lords warming up By Jason Miller three steals, and was 7 of 10 from the free Chronicle Staff throw line. “Th ey have improved since our last game Th e Lords men’s basketball team was beat- and are playing as a team,” said assistant coach en 68-54 and the women 62-48 in their pre- Angela Cull. “Th ey are fi nally buying into our season warm-up against Niagara College on system. Even though we lost by 20, it felt like Oct. 19. a good game. Th ere is still lots of work to be Th e women fi nished their preseason with done and our rookies are stepping up.” a record of 3-3. Th ey went into the game with Th e men’s team was also missing key play- seven rookies and three seniors and battled ers such as big man David George, however, hard against one of the top-ranked teams in the Lords played solid defence holding Niag- the province. ara to 25 points in the fi rst half. But they were Carly McGhie led the Lords off ence with unable to hold the Knights in the second half. 16 points, while the Knights leading scorer “It was a horrible fi rst half for both teams,” was Candice Hart with 25 points. said Knights coach Ralph Neo. “We knew we were on the road and we “In the second half we got into a tempo, were playing a team that has been winning,” took control of the game and made our shots. said head coach Craig Andrews. “We stayed Th eir number four ( Michael Savage) is a fi ne close until late in the game. Last time we guard. He is a great penetrator. Durham is go- played them it was a defensive struggle. In our ing to be one of the teams challenging in the next game we are looking for character and east this year.” hard work.” Th e Lords struggled off ensively, shooting Th e Knights also had a size and height ad- 30 per cent against the Knights 2-3 zone de- vantage, which they used to overpower the fence; Anthony Batchelor managed to score Lords. 27 points, and was 10 of 12 from the line. Th ere were also several turnovers by the Batchelor and Joe Cyros combined for 19 re- rookies that cost the Lords the game. Dur- bounds. ham’s captain Samantha McConnell said she Point guard Michael Savage had a fairly knew it was going to be a tough game. good game applying pressure on the parame- “My shot wasn’t there and I missed a lot tre. Th e Knights’ leading scorer was Ian Har- of easy bunnies,” McConnell said. “Th ey had riette with 13 points. some big post players and we didn’t play tight “We didn’t have a full team,” said Lords on them. We did have a lot of turnovers but coach Peter Gordon. “Our two starting for- some of our rookies stepped up and had some wards didn’t play,” It made us smaller. I knew big numbers.” it was going to be a tough night and it was a McConnell said they still have to work out learning experience for us. We are getting bet- their defensive rotation, and missing some Photo by Jason Miller ter from this.” easy shots cost them the game. Gordon said that Batchelor played solid Knights head coach Ron Lemon also said AIR TIME: Lords captain Samantha McConnell takes a shot in their pre- and he took a lot of shoots. He said that Joe that his team didn’t shoot well in the fi rst half season game against Niagara College. Cyros also played well. He said defence was but in the second they controlled the boards. solid but off ensively they couldn’t put it to- “Th ey couldn’t handle our big girl, Candice ally a good team. We played them earlier in Rookie Leisa Wilgosz added 14. Samantha gether. Regardless of the loss both teams are Hart,” Lemon said. “We started to shoot better the year and beat them by six but they will be McConnell played a solid game at both ends going into the regular season prepared to on the outside in the second. Th ey are usu- tougher as the season progresses.” of the court with 13 points, 13 rebounds and challenge in the east for a play-off spot. Memorable end to a memorable era

here,” said Mayor Gray. One of his favourite memories from the civic Over 70 was when the Rolling Stones played. “We have seen a lot of great hockey, and lot of great players who played alumni on in the system here.” During the ceremony 20 min- utes was added to the clock to rep- hand to say resent the last period at the arena, as everyone counted down the last 10 seconds and cheered at the end of the count. It was a ceremony that farewell honoured the great building. “I think it was real nice,” Pearson By Bruce Bolton said. “As a child here I came here to Chronicle Staff watch a lot of the older players that were here. It’s interesting and fun to “Built for ourselves, by ourselves,” see them come back and see what was the slogan during the Oshawa they are doing now.” Civic Auditorium closing ceremony, Th e mayor also thought the cer- a slogan that dates back to the birth emony was very touching. “When of the building. you can get 80 Generals alumni, Over 70 alumni gathered at cen- here on the ice for the fans to show tre ice in a sold-out arena on Oct. there appreciation. I could tell there 29 as the Civic said goodbye to the were some eyes watering in the au- Oshawa Generals in a closing cer- dience.” emony after the game. Along with the ceremony the It was a sight to be seen as Gen- Gens also introduced their new jer- erals owner John Davies, Mayor seys. John Gray and Terry Kelly, one of It is time for the Gens to make the men who helped build the Civic, new memories in the General Mo- all drove into the arena in a 1964 Photo by Bruce Bolton tors Centre, memories that started GMC Impala. on Nov. 3, the opening day for the Along with police bagpipers was LEFT TO RIGHT: Current Gens captain Eric Regan, Trevor Koverko, Cal Clutterbuck, new arena. Roger Lajoie from the Fan 590, who Kody Musselman and three others from the 1990 Memorial Cup. “Th e great thing for us, our orga- was the host for the event. nization and the team is that we are Th e host’s job was to introduce all were on hand to say goodbye. people who live in this town made Th e alumni were on hand for the the fi rst ones moving into the build- the former Generals in attendance, “Just the fun that we had, the ca- it a great place to play hockey,” said event along with the current Gens ing,” said Davies. alumni such as Bobby Orr, Dave An- maraderie I had with my teammates. Andreychuck about his memories and the Oshawa city council. “It is now our job to make great dreychuck and Rob Pearson, who Th e people that I lived with and the of the Civic. “We have seen so much history memories.” The Chronicle November 7, 2006 25 SPORTS NEWS Th is is the end for the Civic For 42 years the Civic has been home to Gens

By Bruce Bolton Chronicle Staff

Bobby Orr, Eric Lindros, Dave Andreychuck. Th e Oshawa Civic Auditorium had many great play- ers pass through its hall’s over the years. But like most eras in sports, Photo by Bruce Bolton there is always an end, a time to say goodbye. Th at time has come for the Civic. On Oct. 29 the well- SAYING GOODBYE: Oshawa Generals owner John Davies (front passenger), Don Legree (driver), Mayor John Gray known complex ended an era with (back), and Civic builder Terry Kelly (back left) say their goodbyes to the Civic. one of its long-time residents the South. work here,” Meade said. “A good memory was watching new home of the Gens hosted its Oshawa Generals. For most fans and workers at “I watched a lot of hockey in Bobby Orr play, but another good fi rst OHL game on Nov. 3. Th e GM Originally built as a replacement the Civic it will be a place to re- this building and I have seen a lot memory was watching the Memo- Centre will see many of the same rink for the Generals, the arena member, but for one Civic usher it of great players come through here rial Cup, which was played here in faces that were at the Civic, which is has seen its share of OHL action. will be part of his life forever. especially Bobby Orr… I watched 1987. It was just terrifi c hockey it is good news for workers like Meade. Th e purpose behind the building Ronald Meade has seen it all at him play all of his junior hockey. something that everybody should “I am giving it (GM Centre) a was to replace the Hambly Arena, the Civic from the Rolling Stones It’s been just great and it is great to have a chance to see or go to,” chance. What I would like to do be- which burned down in 1953. It was to Bobby Orr. For Meade the Civ- still be here. Meade said. cause I am getting up there in age, also built to provide a stable home ic is his life and has been since it Over the years the Civic off ered After 42 years of service the end I would like more than anything to for the Generals, which it has done opened its doors. some great years of OHL action, of an era with the Oshawa Gener- get another eight years out of it be- for 42 years. “It’s really tough to say goodbye and showcased events such as als has fi nally come. cause I would be able to say I ush- Th is historic landmark is a because this place is like a family. I concerts, wrestling and boxing. For Most know the reason behind ered for the Generals for 50 years,” 4,025-seat multi-purpose arena have always been treated like I was Meade it also holds loads of lasting the goodbye, which is the $42 mil- Meade said. and is located at 99 Th ornton Road part of a family since I started to memories. lion General Motors Centre. Th e Th e Lords spike the competition high scorer with nine kills. Th e lead scorers in the Boreal the last set 15-13. played well for most of the match.” By Ryan Peterson At Boreal the next day the men game were Jamie Mayer with nine Th e lead scorers for the game In the Boreal game the Viperes Chronicle Staff lost the fi rst set 25-18 but came back kills and three aces, Dieter Stevens were Cheryl Silva with 10 kills, nine bit the dust with the Lords winning to win the next three 25-16, 25-18 with three aces, and Byron Jung, digs and fi ve blocks, team captain 3-1. Th e Lords won the fi rst set 25- Lords volleyball teams took to and 25-16. Th e Lords won the game also with three aces. Janet Littlejohn with 13 kills, two 15, but lost the second 27-25. Still the road the weekend of Oct. 28 and 3-1. Th e women’s side scored well aces, four digs and six blocks, and confi dent, the women came back to 29. And they came back with wins. “We’re still not playing as well against the Golden Shield, winning Karlene Risebrough Barnes with win the last two sets and the game Th e men had their season open- th as we’re capable,” said head coach 3-2. Th ey had a slow start, losing the fi ve kills, two aces, four digs and 15 25-17 and 25-8. er against Cambrian on the 28 and Gord Williamson. “Some rookies fi rst set 25-23, but the women came blocks. Amanda Falzon also had a Th e Lords’ leading scorers for they dominated the Golden Shield played well, Jon Graham probably back, taking the next two sets 25-18 big defensive game with 17 digs. the game were Cheryl Silva with 3-0. It was an all-around off ensive played his best.” Williamson said the and 25-17. “Th e girls played well,” said as- eight kills and one dig, Karlene Rise- onslaught as rookie Jamie Mayer, team was going to really have to step However, they lost their concen- sistant coach Shane Christopher. brough Barnes with 12 kills, four played as the starting setter, had it up in their next scheduled action tration, losing 25-23 to force a fi fth “We did battle a little at the begin- aces and four digs, and Jenn Lenis seven kills and three blocks. at the Humber invitational. set. Th e game ended when the won ning with just getting off the bus, but with fi ve kills, one ace and one dig. Captain Dave Crabbe was also a 26 The Chronicle November 7, 2006 SPORTS NEWS Generals leave home in style when they lose it and to learn how A happy ending to play the body in this league.” One player who stepped his play to the Civic up and went hard into every corner was Cal Clutterbuck, who had two Auditorium goals and one assist. “It is something the team talked By Bruce Bolton about, and we wanted to come out Chronicle Staff and do it, so we came out and did it,” Clutterbuck said, about the Gens Th e Oshawa Generals took con- aggressive play. He also said that the trol of the game early on and got game plan has been to come out fl y- a win in front of the last sold-out ing and go hard on the opposition. crowd at the Civic Auditorium on Although the night was fi lled Oct. 29. with highlights, the third period was It was the second game in as a small worry when Kingston at- many nights for the Generals against tempted to battle back and scored the Kingston Frontenacs, and the two late goals. It was also a period team was looking for another win. Selwood was not too excited about. Th e Gens went down by two “Obviously the third period was within the fi rst three minutes of the not the best from a coach’s stand- game, but battled back and had a point,” Selwood said. “We played great fi rst period. Th e score at the a little too loose, took a couple of end of the fi rst was 5-2 in favour of needless penalties. So we have a lot Oshawa, and once the team had the of work to do. We have to cut our lead they never gave it up, winning goals against down, although now 8-6. we are averaging a lot of shots lately A large part of the team’s play was and some of the shots are starting focused on coming out each period to go in, so that is a good sign. Th ere and intimidating the other team were a lot of positives although the with big hits, lots of shots and going last 10-12 minutes were a little slop- hard into the corners. py.” It was a team that fans really Th e team now sits tied for sec- haven’t seen since the pre-season, Photo by Bruce Bolton ond place in the east division and a team that played hard for the win. SKATING HARD: Dale Mitchell shoots on net in the last game at the Civic Auditorium has a big weekend coming up. Th e General manager and head coach Gens next game the big home open- Brad Selwood’s game plan was just “It is a weekend league, as you He also said they have been practis- they are working hard on. er at the General Motors Centre on that - come out and play aggres- know, and we practise Monday ing the aggressive play throughout “Playing away from the puck and where they look to continue their sively. through Th ursday,” Selwood said. drills in practice and it is something getting them to get the puck back winning ways.

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By Shannon Dossor Chronicle Staff

Fans, mascots and more fans. At the opening ceremony of Brian McFar- lane’s Total Hockey in Bowmanville, hockey fans piled in after waiting outside in the cold, some for over an hour, waiting to be the fi rst inside the new hockey building. Total Hockey opened at noon, and fans were greeted at the door by hockey mascots, including the Leafs Carlton the bear, and Peter Puck, who was created by McFarlane in the 1970s. Peter Puck taught fans at home about hockey during in- termissions on Hockey Night in Canada. McFarlane was a Hockey Night in Canada voice for 25 years. For more than 50 years he was a hockey writer, player and hockey his- torian. McFarlane has written more than 60 books on hockey. He is also in the media sec- tion of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Starting at noon, games of skill, face-paint- ing and pumpkin carving began outside in the parking lot. Inside, former NHL stars Red Kelly, Senator Frank Mahovlich and Mike Pal- mateer were signing autographs. Th e Conn Smythe Trophy, Hart Trophy, Memorial Cup, and Allan Cup were on display. Th e offi cial opening ceremony began in one of the rinks at 1:30 p.m., kicked off by the Bowmanville Legion Pipes and Drums, accompanied by Peter Puck, who was skat- ing around. Leslie Roberts from Global TV’s News Hour was the master of ceremonies and helped introduce special guests such as Brian McFarlane and wife Joan, Prime Minister Ste- phen Harper, Mayor John Mutton, and many more. “I’m sure this will provide you with Ca- Photo Credit Shannon Dossor nadian Heritage for years to come,” said HISTORIC MOMENT: Former NHLers, fans and mascots alike celebrate new museum Roberts. Total Hockey displays McFarlane’s 1,300-piece hockey memorabilia collection. are video presentations, audio displays, in- an actor and singer. Also during the ceremo- thing was free. Hotdogs, hot chocolate, pump- Th rough the gift shop is access to McFarlane’s cluding one of Foster Hewitt doing commen- ny there was the raising of the Total Hockey kin carving, air hockey, tabletop hockey, and museum containing his collection, as well as tary on a Toronto-Detroit game, and an inter- banner to the rafters, and a ceremonial face- road hockey. Inside, the admission, opening many interesting hockey facts. Facts include active zone where kids can test their slap shot, off between the captains of the NHL Alumni ceremony, hockey game and public skating that skates were originally made of (elk and leg strength and refl exes. and the Bowmanville Eagles Alumni. Follow- were all also free, and the public tours were reindeer rib bones), the beginning of hock- “Hockey has been a big part of our commu- ing the ceremony they played a game as well. half price. ey, old hockey terms, women in hockey and nity,” MP Bev Oda said during the ceremony. After the ceremony, there was public skating “We’re all playing team Canada,” said the transformation of the game. “We want to “We have a proud hockey history.” in the second ice pad, public tours, and auto- Harper when closing his speech. “Th is area make this the best damn hockey museum in Th e Canadian National anthem opened graph signings by former Leafs Bobby Baun has been producing great hockey players for the world,” said McFarlane. and closed the ceremony. Th e opening an- and Johnny Bower. Later in the day, NHL years.” Th e almost $2 million facility displays them was sung by all of the special guests as alumni signed autographs as well. Th e new building is located at Highway many hockey artifacts, including old jerseys well as the fans, and Michael Burgess sang the Although it was windy and cold, fans were 2 and 57, adjacent to Garnet Rickard Recre- and equipment. For young hockey fans there closing anthem. Burgess is a famous Canadi- kept happy inside and out. Outside every- ation Complex. 28 The Chronicle November 7, 2006