Unveilin Durham' s future in educ ation BY D1ANNE BOWMAN

In addition, I see our part-time staff __ __ Chronicle student enrolement growing from 40,000, where it's at A 30-year-old dream today, to 60,000 by 2010 and fJ\ became reality on Oct 4, 80,000 in the next decade,"- JL jLin the gym at Durham said Polonsky. College. It was officially The event attracted digni- announced in front of hun- taries, representatives from dreds of spec-iators that the the-different sectors through- Ontario Institute- of out Durham-'-.-Region, other Technology, Durham's first university and college repre- university, would be opening sentatives, community mem- in the fall of 2003. It will be bers and teachers and students located on the Durham of Durham College. Photo by Dianno Bowman College campus. Earlier this year, Jim BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: From left: Dianne Cunningham, Breanna Colling OIT will be the first univer- Flaherfry, the Deputy Premier Ferguson, Daria Price, Jim Flaherty, and Gary Polonsky, help unveil the OIT sity to be built in Ontario in and Minister of Finance, Circle of Knowledge. 40 years. Students will have announced that the govern- the option of getting a degree, ment would grant $60 million Many people have spent many new students moving to that next stage; we moved to a diploma, or both. When OIT to help build OIT. countless hours making this town it will also provide hun- an enrichment that will bene- opens in September of 2003, "This is an exciting mile- dream a reality and there is dreds of new jobs, a brand fit everyone of us in Durham Gary Polonsky, president of stone, this is a landmark deci- still a large amount of plan- new research capacity, and Region," said Oshawa mayor Durham College and OIT, sees sion for the province of ning and building that must substantial purchasing and Nancy Diamond. about 8,000 full-time students Ontario that is going to take place before it will open construction investments. OIT will provide many new being enrolled in college and change the future not only for in September of 2003. Polonsky has said the eco- possibilities for Durham university courses. Durham Region but the The Ontario Institute of nomic impact will be about Region and Northumberland "I envision 15,000 students province of Ontario," Flaherty Technology is expected to $1.7 million per year. County. by 2010, and 20,000 mid-way said at the opening announce- have a huge impact on "Today with the support, of through the following decade. ment. Durham Region. As well as everyone, we just moved to See 0/Tpage 2 Good times raise money for a very good cause BY LISABOYCE Chronicle staff

Friday Sept. 29, the Durham College Fire. OnServices Program held their regular firefighter pub, only this time some- thing was different. The money made from ticket sales was being sent to the New York relief fund for those affected by tlie terror- ist attacks of Sept. 11. "We're very happy with Pg. 27 Pg. 2 the outcome of the pub," said Mary McKinlay, a stu- Durham hosts Plans for PIT library dent in tlie program. "We 26 didn't expect to make more National Open Golf Pg, than $1000." Championship The sex lady visits Through ticket sales at Durham the pub and selling tickets Pg. 3 themselves, the firefighter DOING THEIR PART: Fire Services students raised Banana Condom Pg. 2 students raised nearly nearly $2,000 to help those affected by the terrorist More PIT info $2000. attacks on Sept. 11. contest at the Pub 2 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 MPUS NEWS Prominent speakers at official OIT announcement BY CHARLEY MISNER Chronicle stall "I have to give credit to the Ttie official announcement of the University of Guclph, Wilfrid Lauricr Ontario Institute of Technology coin- University, Waterloo and Ryerson, ing to tlie college was filled with who have helped with our develop- speeclics of congratulations and pride. ment and allowed us to get off to a Approximately 800 people, along great start," lie said. witli representatives of various media Although it has been a long journey outlets, were on hand for the through years of planning and con- announcement on Oct. 4, in the gym- sulting, Polonsky said he maintained a nasium. positive attitude toward the project Among the people at the event were that became OIT. Polonsky, students, Deputy Premier "I have to thank my executive and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty; team," he said. "It has been a long 12 Minister of Training, Colleges and years, but it has been worth it. The stu- Universities, Dianne Cunningham; dents at the college are wonderful and Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond; they are worth it" Durham Region Chair Roger The Ontario Institute of Technology Anderson; chair for the Durham at Durham plans to link education and College board of governors, Doug skills training with the needs of the Wilson; MaryLynn West-Moynes, marketplace and offer a wide range of vice-president of Academic Excellence career-oriented programs. and Innovation and Daria Price, presi- College graduates' attending OIT dent of the Durham College Student will have a range of opportunity to Association. seamlessly complete their new pro- Polonsky's speech detailed the com- grams," said Minister of Training, mitment and determination that has Colleges and Universities, Dianne gone into making the OIT a reality. Cunningham. ALL TOGETHER NOW: From left: MPPs Jim Flaherty, Jerry "This room is filled with neighbours "In short, the is to provide one- Ouellette and Dianne Cunningham grasp the flag of Ontario as a who have worked for 30 years to reach stop shopping for students looking for sign of unity among colleagues working together for the OIT. our goal," he said. "Other communi- a mix of academics and hands-on ties are happy for us to continue the experience." dents with more skill, with more be linked to industries such as General Ontario way, and that way is fairness." Finance Minister Jim Flaherty sees choices, and a growth in economic Motors to provide the students with Polonsky didn't leave out any of the OIT preparing stv.'lcnts for a world full development. Students will graduate experience and jobs." other institutions that have helped of opportunity and employment. with a four-year degree in a high- him and his colleagues with the devel- "If we look a little ahead," said skilled, high-training environment. See SPEECHES page 3 opment of OIT. Flaherty, "what we see are more stu- Programs like Power Engineering will New OIT coming to Durham Continued from page 1 Polonsky said grams which give students There are going to be stream line access to educa- "When I think of OIT I eight areas in which a stu- tional credentials for great school we dent will be able to a said think of changes would get careers," West-Moynes. like, I see university and col- degree: Arts, Science.Health, Each of the guest speakers lege students working Manufacturing, Nuclear, that represented different together, learning together, Education, Business/IT, areas that were involved ;ets a fighting together and still Justice and Community with the creation of OIT also overall being able to get the Safety. had a link, which they best education," said Daria Nursing will be the only attached -to the previous Price, president of the health degree at first, link, thereby forming the Durham College Student although the hope is to have important link of the OIT new Association. additional programs in the chain. The chain was sus- OIT will be connected future. The future plan is pended from the ceiling for Photo by Dianne Bowman with Durham College, and also for Manufacturing and the day as a symbol of OIT SHE'S GOT THE PLAN: the students who attend will Nuclear to join and become and its new beginning. Susan Barclay-Pereira is be given three choices. They a School of Engineering These people included Doug library planning the new library will be able to get a degree, a There are also plans to Wilson, chair, Durham for OIT and DC. diploma or a combination of work with the local' private . College board of governors; BY DIANNE BOWMAN the two. sector industries, much like Roger Anderson, chair, Chronicle staff______"OIT at Durham plans to Durham College does now, Region of Durham; Nancy Take a minute and Imagine When OIT opens in 2003 link education and skills to provide students with the Diamond, mayor of walking into a new library the university students will training with the needs of best technology and to gain O s h a w a ; D i a n n e and being surrounded by be using the current library the market-place and offer a experience needed when Cunningham; Daria Price; rows of new books, maga- located in Durham College, wide range of career-orient- they graduate. James M. Flaherty; and Gary zines and computers centres. but there are plans to build a ed programs," said Dianne The Master of Ceremony Polonsky.

This is just part of the vision new one. Cunningham, the Minister for the day was MaryLynn . Six-year-old Breanna of the planning committee "There is a plan to have a of Training, Colleges and West-Moynes, the college's Colling Ferguson, daughter for the new library being built new library building for OIT Universities. "Our goal is'to vice-president, Academic of Durham College professor for OIT and Durham College. and it probably won't be combine one-stop shopping Excellence and Innovation. Ginny Colling represented Susan Barclay-Pereira, the ready for a few more years," for students looking for a There was a consistent the future of OIT. She helped dean of Learning Resources, is she said. mix of academics and theme that ran throughout unveil a sculpture titled the heading up this committee With the Super Build pro- hands-on experience." the entire ceremony and it Circle of Knowledge , creat- and will be planning, orga- ject, there are plans to have The Ontario Institute of. was based on links and how ed by Edward Faulkenberg. nizing and helping design the changes made to enhance the Technology will be located they fit together. Several The atmosphere at the new library for OIT. existing library. These on the Durham College cam- people who attended the announcement seemed to be Barclay-Pereira has been enhancements will provide pus and on land acquired' ceremony were given chains, full of excitement for every- working at Durham College more space for books and from Windfields Farm to the which symbolized the pow- one that attended. .for 26 years and has great magazines, a new electronic north of the current campus. erful link between govern- "This university will be respect and understanding for instruction classroom and a "I envision a large, beauti- ment, business, industry, good for the future, said both the college library and new entrance, which will be ful university doing excep- community and Durham Vanessa Jones, a third- year the new university library. located at tlie south end of tionally wonderful teaching College. Electronic Technology stu- She would like to ensure both the library. for students and exception- "Importantly the link rep- dent at Durham College. " It sets of students are equally ally important research for resents the close tie between has been a momentous occa- served when the new library business and industry," college and university pro- sion." is built. See Library page 3 Is that a b anana in your p ocket?

BY AMY BURTON AND about their win. "It's just a JOYCE HUNTER banana. I think it's just more Chronicle staff of a 'I never met you before and if I see you now it'll be, Durham College students how are you doing? You may were bombarded with sexuali- as well get up and do some- ty over tlie week of Oct. 1 to thing while you're here. Why Oct. 5. not?" Candace Liburd, DCSA vice- "I try my best to incorporate president of student affairs, fun life at the college but at hosted tlie events throughout tlie same time the safety also the week, and was pleased needs to be addressed," Liburd with the students' reactions. said. "I like to see students On Monday, Oct. 1 sexual coming together and having a facts were posted In the pub great time while -still being and cafeteria for student view- able to act like themselves." ing. Although no prizes were The winners of the second given away, it was an educa- competition received a pair of tional event. boxer shorts from Forbidden On Tuesday, Oct. 2 a safe Pleasures. sex quiz was held in the pub. "It was a great success," "The safe sex quiz went Liburd said. "I was nervous at (well)," said Liburd. "Not first because I didn't know if many people knew about it, so Photo by Amy Burton people would be interested In the turnout was not too big. THEY'VE GOT IT COVERED: Meridith Marks and Jon Briggs show off their tal- it. Some people are shy with Everyone who participated ents at the banana condom contest. the topic, but they were really received free admission to the excited. I actually had to turn toga party held Wednesday object of the competition. Pamaylotopoulos and scary and making a that people down." night at the pub." The rules of the game were Meridith Marks, both first-year sex should be both enjoyable "There were two winners for simple. Contestants had to Public Relations students, won and safe, the event was a suc- the quiz," she said. "Both unpeel the banana and hold it In the first round. cess. received tickets to up for their partner. "I think it teaches safe sex Gurpreet Athwal, a first-year Hard Wonderland and boxer shorts Blindfolded, the partner had because it's definitely impor- Food and Drug student, and from lifestyles." to unwrap the condom and get tant," said Pamayiotopoulos Jon Briggs a second-year Sports On Wednesday, Oct. 3, a It on the banana as fast as they about DCSA's sexual awareness Administration student from work banana condom contest was could when the call was given. efforts. "But I think there's a England, were winners of the held in the pub from noon to The pair with the fastest time lot more people can do about second competition. They had 2 p.m. won a prize. safe sex." never met each other prior to was key Holding out a blindfold. There was plenty of laughter Aimed at taking a contro- pairing up on stage. banana and condom to each from the crowd as they versial issue, lightening the "You can't buckle under pair, Uburd explained the watched. Dora mood so It doesn't seem .so pressure," said Briggs, laughing to OIT BY CHARLEY MISNER Chronicle slalf______A lot of planning and New will become a hard work went into the library reality creation of the Ontario Institute of Technology. The dream was finally put "We will also continue In a few weeks Susan University and college stu- to paper on May 9, 2000 Continued from page 1 building the collection for our Barclay-Pereira will be attend- dents will showcase their work when the college was college students," she says, ing a workshop in St. side by side. It would be open given the go-ahead by the Both of these projects are "which is very important." Catharine's about library for community members and provincial government to being worked on simultane- Although the plans are in space. This will be a great prospective employers to view. start the planning and ously. the primary stages the com- opportunity for her to taYk to Another dream of hers construction for the new New resources, which mittee has a definite vision of other university librarians. would be to have visiting university. include electronic equipment, the new library. They would Part of the vision is to take authors come in and talk "A lot of credit has to audio and visual equipment, like a learning environment advantage of all the current about their books. be given to Jim Flaherty, periodicals and books will also that will be pleasing to the stu- technological advancements. "We would like a gallery who committed $60 mil- have to be purchased to coin- dents and a place where stu- "We want to make sure we' and meeting place within the lion dollars in Superbuild cide with the new university dents can get together to have the most up to date tech- library that would be beauti- funding to this project." curriculums. The new curricu- study. nological infrastructure so stu- ful," she said said Minister of Training, lum will require a wider vari- "We want it to be beautiful dents can study here or at One of her goals is to have Colleges and Universities, ety of subject resources so and place that people want to home and have access to all something that will make the Dianne Cunningham. Barclay-Pereira will have a come, says Barclay-Pereira the same resources," said library memorable. Although Although Durham large job ensuring they are all Tours and phone cal's are Barclay-Pereira. ideas have come to mind, she College President Gary supplied. currently being made to other Student ideas are also a part is still brainstorming. Once Polonsky and his execu- "We will have to start from universities to see what their of their plan. They would like they are farther along in the tive were given the go- scratch." she said. "We want libraries look like. Many ques- to get feedback from universi- planning they may get other ahead on the project, one to work very closely with the tions are being raised about ty and college students about peoples suggestions about piece of legislation still new deans and the curriculum what has been and has not what they would like to see. what they would believe to be had to be amended before developers." , . been useful in the construc- Barclay-Pereira has dreams memorable. construction could begin. The plan is also to continue tion of their libraries. to have a gallery where stu- The planning committee Cunningham present- to enhance and iupdate the "I am doing lots and lots .of dents can showcase their would also like to link the ed The Ministry of resources that already exist for research," she said, "and. see- work. This will not only architecture to its surround- Training, Colleges and the college students as both ing what the best practices are include photography and art- ings, making it natural and Universities Statute college and university students in universities across North work but also work developed Canadian. Amendment Act, to the will be using the same library. America." by the technology students. Ontario Legislature in October 2000. It replaces the existing Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act, which "puts an end Speeches shed light on OIT plans to the restriction that pri- vate universities were not permitted to operate in Continued from page 2 doors to Durham Region are opening Durham Region chair Roger Anderson Ontario." The act allowed wider. In less than two years, our sons and focused the spotlight on the individuals for the creation of the While some reflected on the economic daughters can start their study here." responsible for bringing the OIT together. Quality Assessment benefits that OIT would bring, others "It is a truly remarkable day, with the "I would like to congratulate Gary and Board, which has the abil- expressed a feeling of pride, creation of the Ontario Institute of the student body, perhaps the best stu- ity to approve the cre- "I can tell you it's an honour to serve Technology," said. Daria Price, president dent body in Ontario," said Anderson. "A ation of private universi- with these people," said Doug Wilson, of the Durham College Student lot of commitment, a lot of patience and ties, recommend new chair of the Durham College board of Association. fortitude have gone into the planning publicly funded universi- governors. "It creates an experience that we never and creation of the Ontario Institute of ties, as well as the ability "With today's announcement, the thought possible." Technology." to grant applied degrees. 4 THE CHRONICLE October 16. 2001 JliiB^^ WgRE IN ROOM 1,12^ ; OUR PHONE NUMBER IS; 721.3068 (Ext 3068) dllRiEiMAILAbDRESSilS: Student p arking should be free

Although Durliam College permit or reduced Incidental feels that $130 is a fair yearly fee? Tliat way a student does parking fee, students should not feel so cheated. not be paying for parking at Durham is not alone. all. Fleming College in Cobourg One reason why parking charges $112 per year for grav- should be free for students Is el parking, or $182 per year for that they already pay a hefty paved parking. Seneca College amount for tuition, the aver- in charges $3.25 per age tuition fee alone is about day. But should they be charg- $1,700. On top of this tuition ing these fees at all? fee comes things that students On top of the high tuition either don't really need, or fees, student fees and parking, shouldn't have to pay for. For there's the always-expensive example, students have to transportation. With today's cough up an extra $78 for a gas prices, it's hard enough for Dental plan that can only be a student wlio only works 15 dropped if they present proof hours a week to pay for their of another source of medical gas, let alone a parking permit. coverage. Some people simply Tlie administration might say, do not go to the dentist, so "They don't have to drive to why should they have to pay school, they can take a bus." spot). This means roughly ed, such as a signed form that Toronto is doing and what the for it? A membership to the That is true. No one is putting eight permits to pay for one proves the student attends the college does. Athletic Complex costs $20; a gun to a student's head and gravel parking space, with an college. Signatures are neces- Even though the college not everybody wants to go to forcing them to buy a parking additional $10 for snow sary to get such things as a GO will most likely disagree, park- the gym. A locker costs $13, permit. However, the truth of removal each wimer. Transit student pass or a dis- ing for students should be free. and this is something that the matter is that buses cost However, with night school ability pension. And let us not It's just too expensive for stu- should be made available for $480 per school year, $60 a and summer school parking forget the fact that the college dents to pay for parking, when free. Even though a Student month, $1.75 a ride or $16 for fees as well as regular rates, the makes money off of books they have so many other Handbook is only $5, it is a 10 rides. Plus, public transit is construction costs for those they sell. And those prices are things to pay for. Is $3,000 a waste for those students who not an option for students liv- spots will be paid for in time. nothing to smile about either. year (including average yearly don't use one. That in total is ing outside the city. So does the school really People get frustrated when book costs) such a small $116. Why can't the school From the school's point of have to charge $130 for park- they drive into Toronto and amount 'for a student to pay give the student the option view, it has to cover costs, and ing; do they not make enough have to fork out money to tliat llley lluve to lie t.-lmrgeil not to take the things men- the cost per paved parking money already? The school park, even at an apartment an extra $130? tioned above, and replace the spot works out to be about also charges $4 for a student to building. Really there is no $116 with an inclusive parking $3,000 ($1,000 for a gravel get some special request grant- difference between what Paulo Santos Survivor strategy may be the answer

With another survivor tele- viable positions facing the axe, include longer breaks and people try to hang on to their This job survivor strategy vision season almost upon us, while less productive employ- lunch hours, or even whole paycheques. would not work in all down- and all the recent company ees are in jobs that are unaf- days off. As for the popular and sizing scenarios, especially in layoff announcements, maybe fected by the cuts. If the down- Prizes could include pens unpopular employees, people unionized companies, or it is time to amalgamate the sizing is a move to generate that don't leak, staplers that are usually liked or disliked for where skilled trades are in two ideas. What about a real- higher profits, maybe there is a actually work, perhaps even an a reason. question, but there are cases life job survivor strategy? smarter way to go about it. office with reaf walls instead of Think of the people that where it would work, like A company's human For example, employees dividers. you were voting against in the smaller companies where resources are a huge factor in could vote for their favourite The possibilities are endless. TV Survivor Game. Weren't employees are cross-trained. profitability and that is why so candidates to receive pink This might help in reducing they the ones that you didn't Maybe we could start there. much time and energy goes slips. That would probably employee absenteeism. Who want spending another night Let management decide how into the recruitment and weed out the most unproduc- would want to miss the chance in your living room? The ones many employees must be cut retention of employees. Why tive staff, the ones who do as to win one of these remarkable that you just didn't want to and then leave it up to the not let the employees vote on little as possible each day, and prizes? hear another whine, I mean employees to decide who will which workers should lose the company might start to Alliances will be nothing word, from? go. their jobs? profit again. new to the workplace. Office Getting rid of the people There would definitely be The phrase often tossed As in the TV survivor game, cliques have been in existence who are most disliked could no more same-old boring days

around by management dur- designated reward challenge for as long as there has been have a positive impact on the at the office. ing downsizing is that "it's not days could become an eagerly more than three people work- overall morale in the work- Imagine the possibilities. people, it's positions." anticipated part of the work ing together in the same space. place. A positive company Management would of However, sometimes the com- week. It might be interesting to morale means happy workers course have immunity. pany's most productive Instead of blankets and see how old groups are broken and happy workers equal pro- employees are in those unen- chickens, rewards could and new ones are formed as ductive employees. Rachel Patrick

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Mind your P's and Q 's ?

Pardon me, I'm sorry if I have dis- just think about how our outlook as a to buy my cats food this week: "Hello pie of seconds, but the gesture is turbed you, but I would be grateful if society would be brightened by a few there, how are you today?" always well received. you could please take a moment to opened doors and sincere smiles. Customer, not bothering to look- The thing is, we all have bad days. read this, at your earliest conve- Having worked in ing at me, blatantly We all have places we should have nience. retail and hospitality ignoring my polite been 10 minutes ago, arguments that Thanks. for 12 years, I have inquiry, checking for are still on our minds, money prob- Am I the only one who is wonder- dealt with more than messages on his cell lems to worry about. ing what happened to minding your my fair share of rude Stepfwnie phone: "Yeah, However, that is no reason to forget P's and Q's? people, as the major- gimme a large coffee." to treat others with a little common Now, of course there are some peo- ity of people who Zacharias Growing up, whose courtesy. After all, what goes around, ple out there who learned the impor- hold some kind of mother ever taught comes around. Cliche, but it's true. tance of proper soctdl graces at a customer service job them to say, "Yeah, I would like to thank you for taking young age, and who still remember to have. Here is a typical conversation I gimme a Popsicle"? And what about the time to read this article; I appreci- use them today. To those shining have at my job in a coffee shop: holding a door for someone? ate your support and hope you have a individuals I offer a heartfelt thank Me, making direct eye-contact and This is not only directed at men, wonderful day. Oh yes, Miss Manners you. smiling brightly, even though I've after all, it is the 21st century, but to would be proud. But, for the rest of the manner- been up since 5 a.m., went to school anyone who falls to think of the per- Actually, she'd probably say that deficient folks who seem to have for- all day, had someone ding the side of son behind them who just caught a was a bit excessive, but at least it's a gotten those early etiquette lessons, my car and take-off, and can't afford face-full of door. It only takes a cou- start. Canada is taking back its national sport

The electricity flowing through the onships, and the one they lost WBA in More games to go see. More money Sounds like a lot to you and me, but crowd. The sound of human bodies the championship finals last season. for the teams. More money to develop these guys only play 14 games in a sea- being crunched against the boards. The Ottawa Rebels, another young players. The possibili- son. Of course players like the Gait The sight of that red light Hashing on Canadian team, were introduced into ties are endless. brothers make a lot more, but they are behind the goalie as the ball reaches the NLL last year. And even though Most importantly, this means that the Wayne Gretzkys of lacrosse. the back of the net, they finished the season at 1-13, it was more Canadians will get to be a part of Another bonus from this expansion That's right, I said ball, not puck. still another Canuck team a sport that we creat- is the number of all Canadian match- I'm talking about lacrosse, Canadian in an American-dominated ______ed. More Canadians ups that are going to happen. One of style. league. will be able to sit in an the divisions consists of Toronto, I had the opportunity to be there Nov. 16 marks the NHL arena and watch Calgary, and Ottawa. when the were crowned beginning of this Paulo their lacrosse team Toronto came into the league not champions, both in 1999 and 2000. year's season and a play. too sure what to expect, but not only And it is a shame that until now, not new NLL . The 2001 Santas Oh, and there is one are they champions, they sell out

too many Canadians had this same season will see four _ main point to note almost every game. opportunity. new teams. New Jersey about lacrosse. These It's no surprise that Canadians love Before 1998, the National Lacrosse. Storm, Calgary players do this part- this game. Besides it costs considerably League (NLL) was missing one thing, a Roughnecks, Vancouver Ravens, and time. This is not their career, and it less to go to a Rock game than a Leats Canadian team. the , added to the doesn't pay very well at all. game. That year the Toronto Rock joined nine teams that were in the league last I had a teacher at my high school If the league can expand a little seven American teams when it entered season. So in just three years the NLL named Crosby (I can't remember his more, maybe in 10 years the NLL will the NLL as the only Canadian team. has seen six new teams, five of which first name) who was on the Rock's ros- be as big as the NHL. It's finally com- For the next three years they dominat- are Canadian. ter. He once told me that most guys ing home Canada! ed. They took two of three champi- What does this mean? would only make $800 per game. Letters to the Editor City needs bike lanes Sign your donor card To the Editor: Are you sick of driving and being slowed down by a and save a life cyclist or are you a cyclist who is sick of riding and nearly getting sideswiped by a car? No matter which scenario fits To the Editor: enough for all his family and a family member of your you, bicycle lanes would be beneficial to you. In the memory of my friends to be there when he wishes to donate your organs Recently over 1,000 people who regularly ride the streets father I ask you to please read took his last breath. once you've passed on. of Oshawa petitioned for bicycles lanes in Oshawa. These this: He had liver disease and If you haven't done. so due lanes would be beneficial to both motorists and cyclists. On the day of and days was on the list for a trans- to religious reasons, I respect The traffic flow would run smoother and there would be following the tragic event plant and wanted that sec- that, but please don't do this fewer collisions. that took place on Sept. 11, ond chance so desperately. out of fear, ignorance or neg- Also, if there were more cycle lanes it would encourage 2001 in the United States My dad passed away at ligence. more people to safely ride and reduce harmful toxins to the thousands and thousands of 2:30 p.m. with a strong fight Thousands of people are environment. people flocked to the Red on Sunday; Sept. 23, 2001. waiting for the gift of an Whenever the city or region works on a road, more con- Cross to donate blood. Ontario alone has the low- extended life. sideration should be given to make the road safer. As stu- Those donations may have est number of donors in In honor of our father dents with limited funds you have a right to be able to saved hundreds to thousands North America. His heart, Kenneth Stephen Kruitz 12- choose a travel option that will get you to school safely and of lives. lungs, brain and all other 05-48 to 09-23-01, the funni- efficiently. Before this event blood organs were working well; it est, most intelligent man 1 The Region of Durham is now in the process of preparing banks have always been was the liver that he needed knew, I ask you to. pass this a Transportation Master Plan and wants your feedback. Let around asking for volunteers to save his life. on and offer the miraculous your voices be heard and tell the region that bicycle lanes to donate their blood to save On behalf of my father gift of life. are necessary. a life. and all others who died (4 yr. Contact the Durham Region Works Dept. at (905)668- These donations saved my old) Benji Britskey, and those Kristlne, Kathryn 7721 or 1-800-372-1103. Or email at dad's life for 19 hours, long currently waiting for an and Lynda Kruitz [email protected]. enough to lift him to organ, I'm asking all of you Toronto General and long to sign your donor cards, tell Carolyn Fay/or 6 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 Is Bush the right man for the j ob ? In the past month, public opinion the close scrutiny of his father, former revenge for what they felt was an as they say, hindsight is 20/20, and in around the globe regarding the United president George Bush, hoping to unfair balance of world power, but retrospect, perhaps arming and fund- States has been swayed in the wake of improve his narrow sense of world perhaps the terrorists' motives can be ing bin Laden wasn't such a good terrorist activities. Before the events issues. slightly understood. idea. Now, all that the Red, White of Sept. 11, America was respected by His knowledge of the world Behind claims that U.S. involve- and Blue stand for has been attacked other countries mostly because of its beyond Texas before he was barely ment in other countries' conflicts is and U.S. citizens have received the sheer might, but many average citi- elected to power was limited to say justified, there are usually ulterior reaction they crave. The days, weeks zens around the world shared the the least, but now he stands to enact motives. Secretary of State Colln and years following the terrorist belief that American attitudes were "infinite justice" on suspected terror- Powell stated in a Feb. 17 article in the attacks will demand a lot of wisdom Ignorant, arrogant and self-serving. ists and the fallout has potential to National Post discussing U.S. ground from the president of the United Since the attacks on the symbols of tear many countries apart. troops in Kosovo: "Is the national States, wisdom that he has already wealth in New York and military The world does feel sorrow for the interest at stake? If the answer Is yes, shown hints of in his reactions. supremacy at the Pentagon, America incredible loss of life in the U.S., and go in to win. Otherwise, stay out." Against cries of revenge from the has been thrust into the league of the idea that its borders are penetrable In Kuwait, oil was of interest. American public demanding immedi- nations who liavc experienced battle is unnerving to us all. but in the weeks Peoplcare still trying to explain ate military response, Bush took his on their home turf, and It would and months prior to the attacks, bit- why Vietnam was warranted. time. He searched out the evidence .appear that people have forgiven terness towards America's, foreign The fear tliat communism could required, set up a strong coalition and America's shortcomings and accepted policies could be seen from Iraq to destroy American ideals prompted the appeared to give the Taliban every the possibility that war is inevitable. China. Thousands shouted anti- Cold War and the campaigns in opportunity to avoid the attack before But is this global war on terrorism the American slogans at the U.S.-EU sum- Korea. During the Second World War, action was taken. Supposedly, these only option and, more importantly, is mit in Sweden last spring, partly due American participation was quite are the right steps. President George W. Bush the best to Bush's decision to renege on proto- secretive and low key until their George Bush can now prove his man for the job when it comes to col outlined in the Kyoto Agreement national interest was at stake when critics wrong with this war. or he can mounting a worldwide attack on the concerning global warming. World Pearl Harbour was bombed in 1941. solidify their beliefs. As talk of action roots of terrorism? leaders also felt that the U.S. had no The war had gone on in Western moves from Afghanistan to Iraq, Critics like Tom Gutting argue that place on the International Human Europe and Asia for more ttian two Lybia, Syria and other countries which Bush is a man who lacks the necessary Rights Commission (I1IRC) because its years before congress approved may be breeding grounds for the intelligence to run his own country, capital punishment policies were con- involvement on Dec. 8, 1941, the day fanatical beliefs that the civilized let alone a war involving countless trary to what the commission stood after the attack on Pearl Harbour world wishes to stamp out, people different allies. Gutting was fired from for. And here in Canada, the battle when the U.S. military giant was final- around the world should cross their his job as a columnist witli the Texas over NAFTA and the softwood lumber ly awakened. fingers in hope that Bush will look Sun after he published an article ques- trade was top news until tlie events of In his defence, George W. Bush back on his tutorials, consider the tioning the quality of Bush's leader- Sept. 11 unfolded. Now, it seems all can't be blamed for these previous for- mistakes of his predecessors and act ship. Such critics look at incidents like these disputes are on the back burner eign policies, but as the president of with reason and, intelligence. This the interview in November 1999 while the world watches bombs the United States, the mistakes of the war has potential to bring the world to when Bush couldn't even name the. descend onto Afghani soil and past are left for him to straighten out. Its knees and all of its citizens' voices leaders of India and Pakistan, coun- Americans try to pick' up the pieces of Osama bin Laden was, at one point, need to be heard. We'd better shout tries whose fate now rests upon the a shattered sense of security. considered an ally of the United States really loud because Tomahawk mis- president's shoulders. Not to say that any country for his efforts to eradicate the siles can be a little hard to hear over. During his campaign, Bush spent a deserves the pain that was inflicted from Afghanistan during the 1980s, great deal of time in tutorials under when suicide pilots acted out their which served American interest. But, Kristlan Partington

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Friday, December 7th *FAB4-THEBEATLES* "TRIBUTE SHOW* "from 9pm ATickel Holders ONLY Event Advance Tickets $10 - At The Door $15 Durham College has no shortage of special events BY MELLISSA Most of these activities VAN OVERBEEK are free; however there is a Chronicle staff fee for joining the intramu- rals, such as volleyball, bas- Whether your hobby Is ketball, and hockey, to sports, volunteering or cover management costs. fundraising, the Durham "We do need students to College Student Association pay somewhat for these (DCSA) and college clubs activities, but whenever a provide plenty of opportu- student wants to volunteer nities for students to join to get Involved, It's free," and have a good tin'". said Price. "I think getting involved The events and activities is the best thing you can do are posted through the when you are a school," said Chronicle, posters around Daria Price, DCSA President. the college, and on Campus The student association Pipeline. Students willing to provides various events, help out for various events ranging from awareness can visit the DCSA office week to intramurals to pub and sign the volunteer list. nights, all of which students When an event comes up, are able to get involved in. the DCSA will contact you Depending on the type of and explain the event. event, volunteers are needed "We do get the word out, for multiple projects. and a lot of students come Students can participate In on their own," said Price. different games held for spe- Last year there were about cific occasions, such as the 20 to 30 people who volun- Banana Condom Contest teered throughout the year Photo by Stephanie Zacharias and the Mini Putt tourna- for various events, but this THERAPY DOG HARD AT WORK: Sherlock Holmes, a-12-year old therapy dog, ment. They are able to 'ear the number of students accompanies his owner Helen Whitehead, as he visits with Brigitte Nicholson fundraise money through Elas grown, said Price. and Tina Cooper at Lake RJdge Health Corporation in Oshawa. bake sales or car washes, "The students are way they can get involved with more involved and they're the class presidents, set'u^. way more excited about stage equipment for con- what Is going on." certs throughout the year, The activities that the Therapy dogs help intramurals and tour- DCSA are not people join provides the naments, become student only things available ambassadors and give tours through the student associa- to potential students, and tion. Clubs at Durham also much more. provide opportunities for feel better through contact "We understand college is students to get involved. academic," said Price. "We "Durham has different BY STEPHANIE ZACHARIAS St. John Ambulance started Sherlock's approval as they know there are going to be clubs. You look at other uni- Chronicle staff______the Therapy Dog program in find just the right place to tests and assignments and versities and colleges and 1992 in Peterborough with scratch, they start to smile. exams, but if you get you'll see a lot of chess His liquid brown eyes are only a handful of volunteers "We always make sure that involved in all the extra teams and academic clubs. warm and inviting, with a and their dogs. Today, there we knock," says Whitehead. things that are going on, Here, it is more tailored to friendly twinkle that puts peo- are more than 2,500 volun- "Basically, whatever room we they re stress relievers. You your program," said Price. at ease. He walks slowly teers and their pooches visit- go into are people's homes for are able to make friends, These clubs fundraise Eleut with confidence; he has an ing more than 30,000 seniors, however long they're here." you're able to have a good through bake sales, pub important job to do. These patients, and children Out in the hall, a small time and forget about all nights, comedy ticket sales days he does get tired a bit throughout Ontario. group of patients gathers those stresses at that time." and many other ways. more easily, and the distin- In the Durham region the around Sherlock. guishing grey seems to be approximately 150 therapy Almost everyone who wants creeping in more and more, dogs mostly visit seniors' to pat him talks about a dog but he is still eager to continue homes, although they do go to they have waiting for them at his work, as long as he can other places such as hospitals home. They are eager to share beauty of^ stop and rest for a few minutes and schools. bits of information about their here and there. Nobody seems While, the therapy dogs do lives outside of the hospital - > to mind; he has earned the not require special training, one woman talks about how Stone and Landscaping ^/ right to slow down a little. tliere is an evaluation process much she misses her rot- After all, he is almost 12. that both the owner and dog tweiller, and how he grunts Sherlock Holmes is a hand- must go through, in order to with contentment at having J. & H. Melo some German Shepherd/Akita ensure they are a good fit for his rump scratched. cross, and he is a volunteer the program. It is important The effects of the therapy with the St. John Ambulance that both have the qualities dog visits are clear. It gives Therapy Dog program. needed to make the people people hope, gives them a A therapy dog's, role is to being visited feel comfortable, chance to talk about them- provide a bright spot in some- and that there is a sincere selves, remember times before one's day. The medical com- commitment to the program they came to live in a hospital munity acknowledges that pet for at least one year. or other facility. It gives visitation programs have posi- Currently Sherlock and his them a chance to touch some- tive effects on living in situa- owner, Helen Whitehead, thing warm and soft, instead tions where they are unable to District Co-ordinator for the of the crisp, rough hospital keep a pet themselves. program in Durham, visit at sheets. According to the Center for the Lake Ridge Health In the lobby on the way out, Applied Ethology and Human- Corporation - the hospital in Brigitte Nicholson, a patient at Natural Animal Interaction at Purdue Oshawa, every Wednesday Lake Ridge hospital, and her stone, interlocking brick University School of evening. friend Tina Cooper, come over and walkways. Free estimates. Veterinary Medicine, the ani- "Hello, I'm Helen with St. to see Sherlock. He's tired mal-human bond affects peo- John Ambulance, and this is now; he's had a full evening of ples' psychological and physi- Sherlock, he's a Therapy Dog. visiting. ological states. Research con- Would you like to pet him?" As Sherlock lies on the floor 1760 Broadoak Cres. ducted at the university found As Whitehead knocks on receiving another round of people In contact with animals each door introducing pats, Nicholson, stroking Pickering, Ontario ' have a more positive outlook, Sherlock, patients who were Sherlock's head with a smile, L1V4S5 Tel:(90S)420.6174 less anxiety, and in some cases lying down sit up, some hesi- sums up the Therapy Dog a decrease in blood pressure. tant at first; then, as they see Program: "I think it's great." SuperBuild a success at Blood donor D.C. Whitby Campus clinic coming to BY SHELAH MARIE BROOKS Durham college Chronicle staf( The moss that comes along with construction can leave BY LISA BOYCE this information has come you wondering if the outcome Chronicle Staff in, they know how much is really worth the pain. In light of terrorist blood is needed and how But in April 2000, the attacks that have taken many donors are needed to Durham College Whitby place in the U.S., the DCSA help. Campus started a SuperBuild lias decided to include in its Price says that if people project that left the school bi-annual Blood Clinic on knew how simple it was looking brand new. Tuesday, Oct. 16 as one of they may be more apt to The Whitby Campus the events this week during donate. opened in 1993, bringing sec- cancer awareness. "You have to be between tions of Durham College from Daria Price, president of 18 and 75, not be on any other campuses to create the the DCSA, said last year's major prescription drugs Skills Training Centre. clinic was a disappoint- and not have gone to the The college is now thriving. ment, with only 50 people dentist within the past cou- With the percentage of post- donating out of a college of ple of weeks," she says. secondary students being 5.500. "They'll ask you some per- above that of past years, the "But I think, in light of sonal questions, all confi- halls are always busy and the Photo by Sholah Maria Brooks everything that's going on dential of course - and parking lot packed full. A NEW LOOK: The Durham College Whitby in the U.S., there's going to that's only if you're a first- The only inconveniences to Campus Skills Training Centre after the completion be a big response tins year," time donor," the students during building of the April 2000 SuperBuild project. said Price. Otherwise, Price says, if were the usual at any building The college usually con- you've donated before you site: dust, loss of power and A student lounge area was may work and study without tacts the blood donor ser- should pretty much be in problems with heat and air also added with pool tables, disturbances. vices in advance to let them and out without delay. conditioning. couches, TV and video games. The new building at the know when they plan on The DCSA is not sure if "The contractors did every- The Whitby campus houses Whitby campus is a preview of having the clinic. the blood from this clinic is thing possible to lessen the a two-year automotive techni- what will happen at the Immediately following going directly to the south, impact on the students and cian service and management Oshawa campus: new class- the terrorist attacks on the but Price said that whether staff at the time," said Sandy program, a one-year electrical rooms, workshops, more space U.S., the DCSA tried to get something happened in the MacDonald, the school's techniques program, a one- for more students, as well as the blood donor clinic start- States or not, there is a need director. year gas technician program, more high-tech information ed, but the service thought for the blood. . The SuperBuild project cre- and other skills and technolo- and technology available to it would be better to wait. "Either way I do know it's ated 10 new classrooms, a lec- gy programs. studqpts. This Is because In the going to liclp in sonic way, ture theatre, a 25-seat comput- The new learning commons The advice that MacDonald very beginning they weren't so we're hoping there's a er room, a 25-seat learning includes 25 new computers gives to students and staff at sure how many people they good response," she said. commons, two new computer that are available for student the Oshawa campus Is: "Hang needed blood for or even The clinic will be held rooms, a new staff lounge with use at any time, and is located in: it will be well worth it." whatwas going on exactly. Oct. 16 in the gym from 10 patio, and three new offices. in a quiet area where students However, now that all a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Y RACHEL PATRICK music for the day. hronicle staff lan Barren, a.k.a. Magnui Pink balloons rippled in the Road, said "It's for a gre; ight breeze, lending a festive cause. Anytime we can giv itmosphere to the CIBC Run something back to the corr 'or the Cure site at Durham munity, we'll do it." '.allege on Sept. 30. In the Family ties were even note in the award ceremonies at tli »f the gymnasium, mountains end of the day. if juice, water, yogurt, Two teenage brothers froi is ana ) Whitby, Kevin and Bria ay ready and waiting. A stage Bcaudette came in as the sci was set up north of the gym ond and third fastest males i ind Magnum Road, a new the event. :ountry rock band, was Brian's time was 19:23 an chcarsing. People of all ages Kevin crossed the finish line < were milling around, smiling, 19:46. The brothers are men :hatting, laughing and joking. bers of the Clarington Swii The scene Tooked like a fam- Team and run with the grou ily reunion and in many ways, as part of their training. Th( it was. Darrel Bourassa was are competitive with eac nere for his sister. Tiernan other and Kevin referred to tf Cleminson was here for his fact that his brother had be. nana. Mischief was here for him by laughing and saying, ' tier mother. Family ties were at let him have it" the forefront of the day. Many families gathered ; Bourassa, a volunteer at the The Wall of Hope, which w; zvent, was participating located on the west wall because breast cancer had of the gym. People coul touched Ills family. Photo by Rachol Patrick write personal messages to tr His sister had breast cancer TEAM DURHAM PREPARES TO RUN: The Durham College women's basketball loved ones they were runnin and underwent radiation treat- to the for the for or notes on their hope for ments for nine months He team and their coach Craig Andrews get ready run in CIBC Run cure. The board filled as th moved back home for a few Cure. day wore on. months to support her while He said he would let her know toddler Tiernan Cleminson, in One team member, Angela The School Spirit award she was going through treat- by sending her his volunteer a stroller. A pink balloon was Cull, was on crutches, but still given to the elementary or sei ment. " We were taught that shirt. tied to the stroller proclaim- came out to lend her support ondary school that raises tr there is no stronger person to Peggy Cleminson and ing, "I'm strolling for Nana." to the group. most money for breast canci stand beside you than family," Connie Norton-Udell were Tiernan Is Clemlnson's grand- Andrews crossed the finish research and support. St. Cla said Bourassa. >. working at the volunteer son. He enjoyed the walk so line well ahead of his team, Secondary School, whit Radiation treatment took its check-in booth just Inside the much that Houston's original but stayed and waited to con- raised $6,803, won the awa toll.'"She lost 50 pounds and gymnasium doors. ; one kilometre stroll turneU"out gratulate each member as they by working for the cause sin

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lepressed she became before for the Durham run. She said kilometre route three times." The Durham College Racers- She raised $1,676. Your joing, but the news was good. that there were close to 200 Even the animals were walk- Pacers were walking and run- broke down in tears whe "She has it beat now," he said. volunteers at the event, offer- ing for family members. Linda ning in the event with mem- awarded the prize. "I'm he: Bourassa's sister has since ing their time and support. Dougherty brought Mischief, a bers spread out among the because I can do it, ""she saii joined a breast cancer survivor seven year-old Jack Russell ter- thousands of participants. "To all the courageous wome group where she now offers "We work all year to do rier whose mother died of the Cheryl Higgs conducted the out there, hope and courage. support to other people going this," Said Cleminson. She disease last summer. Mischief warm up exercises for the run The day ended as it begai through the same disease. attends monthly meetings was sporting a pink T-shirt Cheryl was the with people drifting,away i Bourassa said, "Some of my throughout the year, preparing with a picture of her mother Barticipants.tness co-ordinator at the col- groups. Thousands had con friends are running in the for this one-day event. In on the back. lege for 10 years before she to support the fight again event, so I called up a couple ;-' September, meetings are held The Durham College family switched over to teaching. breast cancer; Even the fa of weeks ago and offered to weekly until it all comes was in evidence throughout Jeff Molson, a first year that the port-a-potties didn help." - ;. together on the day of the run. the day. Coach Craig Andrews graphic design student, was arrive on time couldn't dam: His sister doesn't know yet^ Outside the gym doors, was running with the women's playing bass with Magnum en the spirits of those wr that he's helping with the run. Darrell Houston was pushing basketball team. Road, helping to provide attended.

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"I think that the health BY JODY TAIT plan is very beneficial to stu- Chronicle staff dents," said Randy Samaroo, a third-year Graphic Design stu- Take a second glance DC dent. "However, I think birth students, because your student control is very important, handbook is giving you false because to be a student, espe- information about your cially in college in today's day Student Health Care Plan. and age, they need it." On page 70 of tlie book it Another student, Sally clearly states that the health Spencer, in her third-year of plan lias more to offer tills Graphic Design, shares the year than last year. same opinion. "That is a misprint and it "I thought that it was cov- shouldn't say that," said Daria ered, but if it's not I think that Price the president of the it's bad and it should be." Durham College Student Birth control is not covered Association. "All the dates are through the plan because the right, but as for them having students must pass a vote to anything new this year, no. have contraceptives covered. If there is nothing new this the students did agree to have year." it added their coverage fees Something else on the page would be Increased. that students may be confused Price said that it is contro- about is that Dental Work versial, because not everyone should say Dental Plan and wants to pay an extra $40 or "new" means that it is still Photo by Jody Tall $50 a year so that female stu- new to the students in its third N0 CHANGES IN DRUG PLAN : Daria Price, Durham College Student dents can be on tlie pill. year running, said Price. Association president, takes a look at DC'3 student handbook. "Personally, I think that it The dental plan, which is would be great if our female available to all students students could get the birth depending on whether the stu- mation to the health plan sign." done," said Price. control covered, and it would dent decides to opt out, company, which can cause a One of the problems was The DCSA has said that if support the safe sex rule." includes 100 per cent coverage huge inconvenience to stu- that students were getting students were allowed to opt Students have also wanted for one cleaning a year, along dents. their parents or spouses to sign out any time, then things to add vision to the plan, but with 75 per cent coverage for "Now the student has to the opt-out forms, or even would be chaotic. again this would increase the any fillings. pay for the prescription them- bringing In photocopies of the Durham College is one of fees. For students who feel that selves, but we have reimburse- forms. the only schools that does Price estimated that there they are in need of another ment forms," said Price. "And Price said the students must offer an "opt-out plan". are about 5,500 students at the cleaning, the Dental Program it doesn't take anything to come In to fill out the forms Polonsky said it's great that college and knows for sure offers to clean students' teeth come In and grab a whole pli'z theriiselves, because they can the students have a choice of that at least 1,500 students did for a fee of $20. This gives the if you think you are going to only identify the student by opting out. ; opt out of the health plan. students in the program prac- be getting a whole lot of pre- their name, student number "I think it's excellent," said Another 500 students didn't tical experience, but it is a scriptions for that one and signature. Heather Pearson a first-year know that they could have long process. month." The opt-out deadline for Journalism student. "At least it opted out. "It s great for students that The student must then fill students who started in covers your prescriptions, and Students also have the want to get an extra cleaning," them out and send them to September, was Oct. 1, by 4 you know how much prescrip- option of adding their family said Price. the health plan company p.m. This caused a huge com- tions can be. It's better to have to the plan with an extra fee, The health plan covers 80 Industrial Alliance Pacific, in motion in the Student Centre, some coverage than no cover- whether it's a spouse or the per cent of the total cost of the order to get their money back. with unhappy students age at all." student's children, as long as prescription, so that the stu- The forms can be picked up at screaming at the doors. One of the problems with they live with you. dent only has to pay the other theStudent Centre. "We had students coming the health plan last year was The fee to add up to 10 peo- 20 per cent. All students have the choice in screaming at us: "How dare that students were able to get ple to the health plan is $96, "I think that the health of opting out of the health and you lock the door? I need to their birth control pills and an additional $117 for plan is very beneficial to stu- dental plan, -with proof of get this form in, because I ]ust through the plan for the first dental, and is good for a full dents," said Gary Polonsky, health and dental coverage found out about it yesterday," three months of school year from the beginning of president of Durham College. from another source. This has said Price. because of an error in the September to the end of Many students find them- been the first year that stu- The DCSA has received health plan, which was allow- August. selves not having a drug plan dents have really complained numerous phone calls from ing people to get their birth International students use and with prescription prices about the opting out deadline. angry parents and students, control covered. the dental plan coverage, but going through the roof, they "This year I'm not sure why, but they still feel that they "Our health plan specifical- do not need to use the health shouldn't have to choose I don't know if it's because have adequately informed stu- ly states that we don't cover plan coverage, because they between buying medicine or more students know about it dents about the opt-out plan. birth control at all," said Price. have their own. putting food on the table." now, or that the attitudes of The deadline was brought to "So it was our mistake with "We want to fulfil all the However, in the beginning some of our students has the students' attention on our company." students' needs," said Price. of every fall semester, students changed," said Price. Orientation day. It is also in Students in the college were "We want to fulfil the student who are using the health plan "Students don't come in and the student handbook, posted under the impression that who lives by themselves away must pay for their prescrip- ask for the information, and so on Pipeline, and teachers have contraceptives would auto- from home, whose family tions, because the college has what happens is that they mentioned it to their students. matically be covered by the doesn't have a health plan and to wait and see what their stu- send in their health informa- "It is the students' responsi- health plan, and many believe for parents who havechildren dent population is going to be tion by fax, and you can't do bility to find out information that birth control is very and are going to school." b.efore they send their infor- that. You must come in and and to get what they need important.

theopen service 'thatis BY PATRICK said houseisfa provided for Representativesfrom theReachprogram'win be on" RACHEL students to educate them about pbsVsecdndaiyedu- na^d to answer quesnbns about facilities; available Chronicle staff cation fand help: them Ito maice the" righi^decisions. 'fdr^tudents^witli^aUehges.'iC':^^;^?''--^'^.^^ "Hopefully, the^rightde(^oni?Duiha^^ "Tlioseserviws^rejwtsoimportant^^ Twenty-five Ontario colleges will be represented saidThomspri.^ ^^^.^^SiN^^i^:?^^?^ ^dq;ta;teilp)ingthestudents^^ at the Durham College open house on Monday, Families; find the evening 'sess^U^hWnv^enti^ mionisbri^sald^^1^^^'^1?^^...^^ Oct. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, "IVsveryparent^vw^^ald^nidmsbn,^'^^ "^I^ui^thLe;lj9rd^rOtu^am^oue^ Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. a little time with; the^pareQts^becaiuseh^t's^ust-as' ;bring son»e^school?sptrif^ thelevent i^ The open house is part^ of the College much an adjustment for^emtasif^^ th^^ ' appearances afrbpth sessions. ";; ^W^ ^r'^-'^ft'. Information Program and^ will be held in the dents.". -. ^^’^^^^^^"^^^a:,;^^.:^:^ L^ Oshawacampus gymnasium.;'! ' ' Students from tilghv" sdiobis ^pross Durharii^ DurHam Iteglon^jrroTO^September^to^b^ AU prospective students and their families are Region will be,bused 'm tor^esday^^sesslon. ;S^'; lng^to,studerits and'doirig^resenfations^ 3s invited to attend and find out about college pro- Last year there^ were iclos^^^200; participants^ ^|"I've see^aitiigiduierewe^N^l^ grams, facilities and services. Campus tours will be Thomson hopes to^ceedltlw^iiumb^ yea^;w^l^e,sald,;:^^l^ ^ ' available during the event "''.. i - ". StudentServlces^^be^ayaiUlbl^to^ans^Student Servlces^llbe.^iUibl^to^ans^WM ^uesjUons^ey:real|ly;a^^ldii ; Stephanie Thomson, admissions liaison officer,; tlons .about ^VttWtSt uture^^M-^.^^^^e^^l.^^fr-^ffl^^ .flnaiitial^ald^indS'ca^"" i^^tiWi^S, THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 11 US NEWS Win best costume DC students help support with help from Information Technology BY JOYCE HUNTER Chronicle staff upgrades. This year's technical support staff are the Costume King also taking on new shifts so students can get the Moving to keep Durham College innovative, help they need. BY AMY BURTON an Information Technology Council has been "This year we eliminated paying for print," Chronicle staff formed to arrange services related to computers said Pinkney. "Students (last Year) said it was an and computer technology so students can have a annoyance." Three new computer labs were also The DCSA is holding a better shot at an education. installed. Another addition are four rooms Halloween party on In the Oshawa campus IT handbook. Informa- throughout the school, which had new comput- Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the tion technology is defined as; computers, net- ers placed in them. As well, network cards will be E.P. Taylor's Wednesday works, applications and technologies related to installed In PCs in still another room. night pub. the digital transmission of information and the "We've put in a Microsoft agreement, so that The pub will be turned media. all Microsoft software is provided as part of the into a giant haunted house, Information technology doesn't include ser- program," continued Pinkney. and there will be casli prizes vices like telephones, television and generic com- The Oshawa Campus ITS handbook lists nine of $200 and $150 for best munication media. different types of software that will be in labs for costume and best group cos- Fortunately, Durham's student body has rep- 2001-2002, nine different types of new software tume respectively. resentation on the Information Technology for the network have been added and 13 different "We're going to have an Council through tlie DCSA, which meets on a types of upgrades were also attached, increasing artist on hand for tliose stu- monthly basis to discuss IT services students can Durham College's collection of software. dents who would like to get use to maximize their learning capabilities. "We've made a great change in the past two their face painted," said After determining the types of IT services stu- years and next year; I'm sure we'll do very well in Daria Price, president of dents want, the council drafts a budget in which moving the college ahead of other cofleges in DCSA. "The Costume King Durham students are contributing 50 per cent, terms of resources for our students, " said is going to donate the face with the remaining 50 per cent coming from the Pinkney. paint." college. Next year's investment budget has yet to be For those students in dire The IT fee placed on full-time student tuition determined. need of a good costume, the fees to cover this year's IT services budget totals "We haven't established specific items we are Costume King has hundreds $1.4 million. going to invest in next year," said Pinkney. "We of costumes for rent ranging Pholo By Amy Burton "We have an It fee and it's a fee students have have an IT council that the DCSA is a part of and from $20 to $150. B001: Larry Peet stands been for some time now." Said Gerry that council is part of the planning that is going with one of his costumes. paying Larry Peet is a partner and Pinkney, vice-president of Information into next year's investment. And to make sure, manager of the Costume Technology. "The fee today is part of a three- as in prior years, the services and investments King, 26 King St. E., just one variety of costumes for year plan students voted for last year." continue the way they like it run. They get to block east of Simcoe. There house parties or a formal Last year's fee was $115; this year's is $135 an decide on how they want those fees Invested. is also another store in ball. next year's will be $155. After the three-year plan We meet monthly to establish a consensus on .Peterborough at 285 George "We have clowns, tigers expires, students will decide whether or not they how we will spend our dollars. At the end ol to with December, we will have established a plan and \ St.,, which is open all year and lions^;-' said Peet. ; wish continue the;fee. 'round and sells decorations "As well as Elvis and Last year, the fee went towards renewal of old submit it as part of our budgeting exercise foi for parties and weddings, as Cleopatra and other extrava- equipment, upgraded networks, technical sup- next year." well as Halloween costumes. gant costumes," port services and launching campus pipeline. The overall plan is a little more complicated, Helen Hamilton owns the Along with costumes, the There are about 700 academic computers, which which means the DCSA's seat on the IT council business. She was a high store also sells almost every are being replaced in a four-year cycle (25 per doesn't afford them collective power in deter- school fashion design accessory needed to go with cent every year), so that takes a major portion of mining next year's investment budget. teacher and makes most of a selected costumes Includ- the Information Technology Department's bud- "There aren't many other programs in the sys- the costumes herself. Every ing masks, beards, hats, get, said Pinkney. tem to do this, where the college pays dollar for year hundreds of new cos- wands and make up. Communication lines connecting the college dollar for every student dollar invested," said tumes are made. Peet is "There is not really a pop- computers, terminals and databases were upgrad- Pinkney. "But it doesn't mean what is being excited about the upcoming ular costume this year, he ed. Technical support staff and services were invested is exactly what the college wants or event and expects a lot of said. "A lot of the gals like added to the computer commons at the Oshawa what the students want. It is not a dual plan. It

business. , sexy costumes. They take a and Whitby campuses. When it was introduced is simply a plan in which Durham College and "Halloween is getting to look at a sexy nurse or maid, in September 2000, campus pipeline made it easy students contributing an equal amount." be real popular," he said. and usually get them." for students to communicate, find resources and This year's investment budget is being direct- "Next to Christmas, as far as Price urges all students to manage their time. ed almost entirely to IT. "Sometimes there's an event, it's the biggest, come 'out and have some This year's $135 fee covers continued techni- investments in here that are almost all student selling-wise." fun. It plans to be a fun cal assistance with extended support after regular based and some are for the college," Pinkney The Costume King has a night. hours, free laser printing, new computer labs, continued. "But overall, the majority of these are new equipment, new software and software by the students, for the students. 12 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 S NEMS G o o dies a hit at DC Help is BY SARAH GIBNER offered well," said Shaw. "We thought Chronicle Staff last year's was big, but this Homemade cookies, brown- year's is way more successful." ies, tarts, and squares filled the With a roaming food cart school with a sweet that made its way around the at DC aroma as HR students kicked school, goodies could also be off one of tlieir first fundrais- purchased for a low price in BY SARAH TEPER ing events to help support the front hallway of the Chronicle staff' their trip to the HRPAO con- Gordon Wllley building. ference this coming new year. There was a steady flow of For international stu- The Human Resources students and teachers all dents, coining to a new Student Association held its morning browsing the table, country can be difficult, first annual bake sale on Oct. 9 filling up their plates with but starting a new school is to help fund a conference in treats. added stress. February that will allow HR Emma Thompson, an HR That is why Durham students the opportunity to student, was Impressed by the College offers a number of test their skills and knowledge. turnout, services to help these stu- The HRPAO conference "The bake sale is going dents fit in with their new costs $275 per student and excellent! I'd say this is the surroundings: offers great networking oppor- largest I've ever seen." Airport pick-up: for stu- tunities, new employment The food was supplied by dents who are confused or standards and the chance to volunteers and organized by Photo by Sarah Gibnor uncomfortable about get- hear guest speakers and to the students. The money MMMM GOODIES: Volunteers from the HR program ting transportation. DC interact with students from raised will be pooled with worked hard to sell some of their goodies at tms offers to pick them up. different schools and organiza- other fundralsing events such year's bake sale. Cost is $75. tions. as the Oct. 20 car wash in Port Orientation Session: Paul Shaw, president of the Perry. 30. For information on more changed," said Shaw. Introduces students to col- HR Society, was among the The Human Resource HR events, watch for posters "It is open to first-year busi- lege and community. many volunteers of second- Student Association will also and advertisements through- ness students as welt as HR stu- Helps the international stu- and-third year and post-diplo- be holding its first pub night out the school. dents." Anyone interested is dents meet other students. ma HR students at the bake on Friday Oct. 19 and will be The Student Association is encouraged to come out to the Partnership: offers a sale. having other bake sales, such always looking for volunteers. pub night for more informa- "buddy" to show them "The sale is going very as the one coming up on Oct. "This year the mandate has tior.. around the college and city. Prayer Room: accommo- dates students of all reli- Youth bike gious backgrounds. safety important Employment: offers on- BY KRIS IRWIN campus work. The health takes in the Chronicle Stall______department place spring, but make an impression on states head and neck injuries positive results have encour- young teenagers," said Sheri The Durham Region on bicycles can be , revented aged the police try to provide Dcvereaux, a nurse at the Health Department is liard at with bike helmets. Seventy- the service year round. Ministry of Health. Especially work, trying to make every- six per cent of Durham The sessions feature a vari- boys, since there are typically Student one aware of the dangers youths from five to 17 years ety of methods to get the more males in attendance inherent in irresponsible old wear helmets, but older information across to parents than females bicycling. youths are less likely to wear and children, with police Another program provided They are busy with numer- one. explaining the rules of the by the health department is wins ous efforts, including safety To encourage helmet wear- road as well as the Health the Adventure on Wheels. displays at stores where bikes ing, police in Durham have Department discussing the This event teaches children are sold. Safety awareness is collaborated with the health consequences of head through entertainment. free important since bicycle department by creating injuries. A bike trail is set up in Ajax injuries in Durham are fre- reward-based initiatives that Kids are shown the correct with various stations setup quent. However, as the involve youths and adults in way to wear helmets, and along the way. Youths travel health department has con- the community. there are interactive comput- along the trail on bikes, in- tuition tributed to safety awareness, A program called "Heads er trivia games and videos to line skates, and skateboards, the number of bicycle-related First" is one such initiative. make it fun for youngsters, with a passport that gets BY JASON NEPHIN injuries in Durham Region Local sponsors contribute The Health Department stamped at each station along Chronicle staff has dropped significantly in money to get prizes for chil- calls the attendees at home the way. After the kids have School will be less costly for the past four years. dren who are seen cycling four months later to follow visited every station, they can one Durham College student Most of the injuries were in responsibly while wearing up on behaviour changes draw for prizes. This popular next year. Kevin Nephin, a youths under 20. These num- helmets. Those who aren't regarding the child's attitude event attracts close to 500 first-year Financial Planning bers have all been lowered as wearing helmets are given a toward helmet safety. participants yearly. student won free tuition for Durham Region attempts to notice to attend an informa- "Heads First is devised as a Those, interested in an next year. reach the provincial goal of tion session hosted by the reward campaign to reinforce information session Oct. 17 The Durham College School 18 hospitalizations among police and the health depart- positive behaviour, also using should call the health depart- of Business held a draw for youths under 19. ment. This initiative usually the power of the police to ment at (905) 723-6026. their students on Sept. 7. The students packed into the foyer each hoping to win the grand prize of free tuition Coming attractions at the for next year.,Nephin's name college was called for. the grand prize BY USA ATTREE draw. Chronicle staff______if they have had a body part will be coming in to do a costume contest. She is trying "I wasn't going to go, so I pierced or a tattoo in the last demonstration about violence to get a cash prize for the best showed up at the last minute Think school is boring? Just year, they are unable to give that ties in with drinking. The costume and best group or and threw my entry in," he wait until you find out what blood. Plus if they are taking police will be returning with couple costume. said. the DCSA has planned for stu- certain kinds of antibiotics, the K9 unit for the fifth week The whole pub will'be deco- "This will definitely help dents this month. blood thinners, or insulin it to talk about drug awareness. rated like a haunted house. pay for school next year." If it's sports you're looking could also be problem. Much of this week is still in At the party there will be a Nephin's tuition this year for then it's sports tliey've got. Students giving blood for the the works. taxi giveaway. was $2,2'44 and the gift certifi- This month there will be intra- first time will have to go If you like the music of Big For heavy partygoers there cate will be worth -more, as mural volleyball and football through a longer process Sugar, you're in luck. They will will be people sitting outside tuition for next year will be starting early in the month. before donating. be performing at the Oshawa .who take your car keys. higher. Plus, they are also hoping they If students have any ques- Civic Centre, on Oct. 27, and They will wait until you A prize of a $100 bookstore can find an aerobics instructor tions or concerns they can go all tickets will be $18. want to leave, then they will gift certificate prize was award- to lead aerobics at lunch. to the DCSA for help. There People of age will be seated drive you home in your own ed to Dominic Pedota, a Every week is going to be will also be the annual tradi- in the floor seats, and under- car, Business Administration stu- dedicated to'special events, tion of selling daffodils. age drinkers will be able to So for the month of October dent. The third week will be can- Week four will deal with enjoy the best stand seats. you can look forward to a lot "This was the first time we cer awareness week. The alcohol awareness, from Oct. The last event being held in of events that are both helpful have had this event, and tlie school is bringing in a blood 22-26. On Oct. 23 MADD, October is a huge Halloween and fun. Price also promises turnout was so overwhelming donor clinic, which will be Mothers Against Drinking and party in the pub on that there is much more that we will continue it in the lield in the gym on the Oct. Driving, will be in the pit all Wednesday Oct. 31. planned this year than last: future," Said Judy Moretton, 16, from 10 a.m. to. 2 p.m.. day. Daria Plice, DCSA president, You can find additional Dean of the School of Students should know that Then on Oct.24 the police is trying to get support for a information at the DCSA. Business. West Nile Virus found Children's health conference returning in Durham Region birds to Durham BY DIANNE BOWMAN Region Chronicle staff por, disorientation, coma and death. It is usually more severe in the elderly. Syndrome, immunization and This virus is transmitted by the bites of THE ANNUAL infection control in the per- Until recently this disease was common in infected mosquito and in lesser extent ticks. sonal services setting. Africa, Asia and Europe but since the summer The Durham Region Health Department The conference Is a two-day of 1999 it has made appearances all over has a mosquito surveillance program, which CONFERENCE event that will have several North America. involves setting up traps that will encourage guest speakers, including, This disease is known as the West Nile mosquitoes to fly to an area where traps are WILL INCLUDE Margaret McCain, former lieu- Vims and has been known to affect people, located and away from people. tenant-governor of New birds and horses. These traps are equipped with a light and Brunswick and co-chair of the Earlier in September there were two carbon dioxide that attract mosquitoes. INFO FROM province of Ontario's Early reports from the Durham Region Health When the mosquitoes fly into the trap they Years Study. Department of a dead blue jay found in are held in a net and are unable to get out. DENTAL HEALTH "The conference is geared Ashburn area and a dead -"row that was They are then collected for testing. The traps toward day care providers, found in south Whitby. Both tested positive are placed in areas with high humidity, shad- TO SUBSTANCE educators, social service and for the virus. ed areas and places with minimal wind. The health professionals, and per- "The latest positive tests indicate the West surveillance program will be in place until sonal services providers," says Nile Virus is definitely in Durham Region," the first frost. ABUSE Debrah Richards, a public says Dr. Donna Reynolds who is the Durham "As a result of the latest test, the health health nurse with Durham Region Associate Medical Officer of Health. department can now expand its mosquito BY LISA ATTREE Region Health Department. Wild birds, such as crows, ravens, jays and surveillance activities beyond the five-kilo- Chronicle staff Yt will cost participants $100 magpies are usually the host animals but it meter area where the first bird was picked up for one day and $185 for two may also infect amphibians, domestic poul- in late August," said Donna Reynolds, the days. The conference is being try, domestic mammals, human beings, apes first was a crow picked up on Aug. 29 in cen- Baby Steps to Quantum held at the Holiday Inn, 1011 and monkeys. The wild birds are often very tral Whitby." Leaps...Making a difference in Bloor St. E., Oshawa on Oct. 25 susceptible to the virus and often die. After In addition to this mosquito surveillance Children's Health. This is the and 26. Anyone interested peopfe, horses, dogs and cats are infected program, the health department would like title to the second annual con- must register by Oct. 22. Foi they develop encephalitis (inflammation of people to take precautions to avoid being bit- ference to discuss children's more information, call the brain) although most infected people ten. They recommend protective measures: health issues. Durham Region Health and horses remain healthy. long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and The conference will include Department at (905) 723- In people the West Nile Virus may cause shoes when you are outside, in the evening information on dental health, 8521or 1-800-841-2729 ext. symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle or early morning. The health department injury and substance abuse, 2236. Additional registration aches, swollen lymph nodes and skin rash. will continue to test birds. To report a dead preventing communicable dis- information is also available Less commonly it can cause sever headaches. bird call the department at (905) 723-8521 or ease and issues in environmen- on the Durham Region web fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, stu- 1-600-841-2729 ext 2188. tal health. There will also be site at www. workshops on Fetal Alcohol region.Durham.on.ca. 14 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 NB¥S DCSA student insurance plan covers A time to sing more than just basic prescriptions BY AMY BURTON Chronicle staff BY TANIA HENVEY However, no more than one fracture will dental benefits is $500. Chronicle staff be covered per accident. If an insured The benefits will cover 100 per cent of For those students who have Ever wonder what coverage you actu- person sustains a fracture, dislocation, one examination and consultation, a passion to sing, karaoke is for ally got from your Student Insurance tendon severance or miscellaneous con- including x-rays or services. you. Candace Liburd, DCSA Plan? dition, the company will pay a percent- Accidental dental expenses are that if vice-president, Invites students As a full-time student at Durham age of the cost of the injury. However, anyone injures their teeth due to an to come to the pub every College, you are automatically covered only one injury will be covered. external blow to the mouth, the expens- Wednesday afternoon and belt by these benefits, unless you already These types of injuries are not cov- es will be covered up to $1,000. out some tunes. have coverage and opt out of the plan. ered 100 per cent. A fracture of the wrist Students use their ID cards for the "Not a lot of students feel "We have been providing health (small bones) is 25 per cent covered, the ClaimSecure coverage. If a student is comfortable," Liburd said. Insurance for at least five years (and) arm would be 17 per cent, the ankle Is unable to find a ClaimSecure pharmacy, "They are shy and timid." dental for two," said Kathryn Bremner 25 per cent, and one rib is six per cent they must keep all receipts and manual- Students can socialize and of the DCSA. coverage. The only injury that is 100 per ly send them in. let loose for a couple of hours. Prescriptions are covered for 80 per cent covered is a fracture of the skull An important feature of the plan Is "We have a few students cent of the cost, up to $3,000 per year. (depressed). that a student's spouse and children are who sing every week," Liburd This means that students who need Also included are dislocations, sever- also covered. A spouse is someone who said. "But for the most part, medication are responsible for 20 per ance of tendon or tendons, and miscel- has been living with the student for at people just volunteer from the cent of the cost at the time the prescrip- laneous items. Miscellaneous would least one year. crowd. tion is picked up. include burns requiring one or more It can also include a child between 21 Not included in this coverage are fer- skin grafts, or injuries that require and 25 years of age, unmarried and tility drugs, pattern baldness remedies, surgery. None of these are covered by receiving full support because he or she D.C. is

, anti-smoking remedies, medicines that 100 per cent. is going to school full time. In both are available without a prescription, pre- If immediate medical attention is cases, the child must be a resident of ventive vaccines, and oral contracep- required, and the student takes a Canada. tives. licensed taxi to a physician's office or. Families were accepted into the plan, wired Insulin is considered a covered the nearest hospital, the insurance cov- "to benefit all students including those BY LISA BOYCE expense. erage will pay $50 per accident. with spouses who may be unemployed Chronicle staff However, other items such as syringes Also, if a student is confined to theix or working without benefits and for and testing supplies are only covered for home or hospital for more than 40 con- children of single parents or parents Yahoo! Internet Life has a maximum of $200 per year. secutive school days, a tutorial service who aren't covered by medical/dental ranked D.C. among the 100 But why is insulin only partly cov- will be provided. insurance," said Bremner. most wired colleges using ered? Accident benefits do not cover suicide If an insured person is outside the Campus Pipeline. "This was voted on by students. They or attempted suicide, declared or unde- country and needs medication, he must The listing comes just as

wanted the most comprehensive plan at clared war, full-time service in the pay the amount owing In full, but keep . more than 50 Institutions, the least cost," said Bremner. armed forces, flying as a pilot or crew all the receipts. He fills out the manual reach the one-year mark of In addition to prescription coverage, member on any aircraft, eyeglasses, reimbursement claim and sends it in to single point access to cus- there are a wide variety of accident ben- masseur. X-rays, or medical services of a get his money back. tomized services and easy inte- efits. nurse, physiotherapist or chiropractor. For a full list of benefits, look for gration with campus systems Fractures are mentioned in the listing Dental coverage for students is also "Your Student Insurance Plan" outside and distance learning applica- of benefits available to the students. Included. The maximum coverage for Student Services (B205). tions tluougli tlie. Pipeline Web Platform. '

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Pol on sky i s a winn e r! BY PAULO SANTOS of the top three colleges in Ontario, Chronicle stall______and number one overall in the GTA. It's no surprise to anyone that when It seems that Durham College presi- something good is happening, it's a dent Gary Polonsky has received a lot good tiling to keep it growing. of recognition for what he has done for "Life is all about growing, but it the college, and more has been added. doesn't always have to be quantitative, The Greater Oshawa Chamber of it should also be qualitative," Polonsky Commerce awarded Polonsky with its said. "There is no question that 2001 Buslncssperson of the year. The Durham College and the university award ceremony was held on Sept. 27 have to grow in both of those areas. If at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa. that isn't happening, then we have to Polonsky said it was unusual for a worry about our future." non-businessperson to get a busi- He said the only reason why both nessperson of the year award, but was would stop growing would be if the grateful to liave received it. marketplace did a judgement call on "I'm honoured to have obtained it, them. And Polonsky and his team say because I have so much respect for the that they will not allow that to hap- Chamber," he said. pen, because they are committed to Although the award was given to adding value. Polonsky, he stressed that he only '"We'll keep growing, and keep vigi- agreed to accept it on behalf of Ills lant, and all wiff be weTl," he said. team. So how does a team of people "I don't want the Chamber to take achieve so much in a few years? this the,wrong way," he said. "But I'd Polonsky said he didn't have a clear rather not receive personal awards. I'd vision of where he wanted to end up, ratlier be a part of team awards." but did have a vision of the process, Polonsky and Ills team are responsi- process that included listening to staff ble for bringing tlie Ontario Institute and students, responding to their of Technology (01T). Ontario's newest needs and those of the community, University, to Oshawa. and respecting all of them. "The Chamber, and the community "If you are engaging people from a are so transfixed by the university," lie platform of integrity, respect, innova- said. "They associate me with having Photo by Paulo Santos tion, and accountability, then you done it, but they are wrong in that. I learn," he said. "You learn what peo- may be the quarterback, but this was BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Gary Polonsky shows award ple's needs are, and their expectations very much a team achievement." for quality. Then you set about estab- He said there are so many people employee and labour relations, and to welcome the university," said lishing a vision.." involved in making Durham College contributed to the community. PoJonsky. Polonsky said he spends months strong, adding that the team consists Although the university is a major The college has grown from 2,000 talking to people, taking notes and lis- of everybody at Durham College, and a reason why this award was given to students to about 5,000 in the last tening, After, he gets back to those wVio\e bunch ot people from Durham Polonsky, it Is not the only one. decade. DC is also much better known people and makes sure that he has at Region and Northumberland County. Durham Co'-2ege has become much today than it ever was. feast half of it right. After further Whoever Polonsky thinks should larger and stronger than before, and DC has also grown financially and engagement, he is able to establish a get the award, the Chamber felt he has emerged as a top college in the academically. It has had a balanced sense of what the community's and the showed great leadership and entrepre- country. budget for 12 straight years, and is college's needs are. neurial skills; had many career and "The chamber wanted to recognize number one in Ontario for job place- "To some people that may sound business achievements; showed good tlie college, just as much as It wanted ment. The college is also known as one soft, but for me it's everything." International students form society BY JIM AGAPITO Chronicle stall______culture first arriving into find students in Beijing inter- Canada. "There were a lot of ested in studying English in Comiftg to a new country problems at first," he said. "I Canada. She contacted Barry can be a terrifying experience. tried to help because I knew Stedman-Smith, the It's even more difficult when some of the problems." One International Education direc- there is no one around to help. major problem Tang addressed tor of Durham College. The international students of was the cultural shock for With the help of the inter- Durham College decided to many of the students. The national students and the sup- change that with the creation major shock was the language port of the English as a Second of the International Students barrier; many students felt Language (ESL) department Society of Durham College on uncomfortable not being able and the International Oct. 1. "[It first started] with to communicate with others. Education department, the about 10 to 20 international With no one to turn to, inter- society was created. 'Its pur- students," said Tang. "We national students wanted pose was to help new interna- wanted to make something something done. tional students adjust to life in out of it [for the international Those suggestions were Canada despite the many students]." Tang had been to Sylvia Xiao, the complications. But the society studying English at Durham Siveneijing representative . of doesn't concern itself only

for two: years and found it dif- . Durham College. She helps with international students. ficult to adjust to' Canadian "[It's] open to anyone," said Tang. "Anyone who wants to

is National learn about different .cultures r ' - ^©etober’ is to attend." .-, t^ "/’..’-I ;""’’ ., ...; f^: ’:<;....-’.l’;’ ’’: ’-’-..:v, welcome ' "The- event has taken two l^^ V/toi^ weeks to make," says society THE ASSEMBLY LINE: international students pre- Womer^s^ vice-president and organizer of pare ethnic food for guests to sample. BY TANIA HENVEY 1929 when the British Privy the mixer Gary Lam. "Almost Chronicle staff Council made a decision that 50 people [were involved] with the term "qualified persons" this event. This includes the assembly line fashion. dents coming together and October is- Women's in section 24 of the BNA Act [international] students, Everyone attending the mixer working as a team. Everybody History Month in Canada, included women, so women Canadian families and teach- was invited to try the process. is sharing their insight and and marks the commemora- were eligible, to be appointed ers." Lam said it promotes culture their differences. That is tion of women's past to the Senate. This decision The purpose of tlie event is and teaches others about absolutely amazing." achievements in Canadian came after a lengthy legal to meet and thank everyone Chinese cuisine. Price said that most school history. This month was cho- and political battle, known as involved in creating the soci' "Its good to see that every- clubs try to fundraise to go sen because of the signifi- the "Persons Case." Each ety wliile promoting cultural body is coming out to support somewhere. This is the first cance of the "Person's Case" year, the Governor General's exchange with Durham stu- our students." says DCSA pres- club 'fundraising to help its that took place in 1929. Awards are given out on or dents, said Lam. ident Daria Price. "I've been students. Oct. 18, nationally known around this date. Before dinner began, inter- here for two years and I have The DCSA will support the as Person's Day, began in national students made never seen anything Uke what International Students Society Chinese dumplings in an I've seen tonight, with our stu- in iiny way possible. THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 19 'US NEWS Pickering artist beautifies Bursaries available lakefront with hydro poles for students in need BY SARAH CAMIRAND BY JEREMY LE PAGE they are aimed at students Chronicle staff Chronicle staff Pickering just across from the KijibaKind. with financial emergencies. Nuclear Station. Kijiba meaning spirit and An individual interview Seventeen years ago Dorsey The first section is called the Kind meaning children. Kraft Dinner, again. Four with a financial aid officer is James, a local Pickering artist, Portal. Located on top of the "KijibaKind has a special sig- dollars in the bank and the required. drove past a site that housed hill, it can be seen all through nificance that is universal," machine only dispenses Betty-Anne Biyth, hundreds of old hydro poles, the park. The Portal is made said James. "It embraces black fives. Again. Durham's special projects and knew something artistic up of 20 old used hydro poles to white and every other A post-secondary educa- co-ordinator, says the could be done with them, but and symbolizes the millenni- colour in between." tion Is not cheap, but help is Tuition Set-Aside Fund is for didn't know what. um year. "In five of the poles there often available to students. students running Into Then, during a meeting for On both sides "the poles are mystical hidden images," Each year, a number of financial trouble, and is the Mayors Committee to start off small and gradually said James. "They are there- bursaries are offered by the awarded on an Individual beautify the waterfront a ques- reach up to also symbolize you may not be able to see college; And while their basis. tion arose: What can the arts evolution and man's desire to them at first, but they are prerequisites and monetary "We try to keep it as per- do to help us accomplish this? strive for better. there." value may vary, knowing sonal as possible," she says. That is when James remem- James said he carved faces The last section you may about them first Is neces- "And we re always looking bered the poles. into seven of the ;ioles to rep- stumble upon is enchantment. sary. at different groups." "I came up with the idea to resent man, woman, young, James and Clodd have carved Entrance bursaries are the External awards may be carve the old hydro poles with old and all the races of the faces with Weather Boss into only awards offered to stu- found on Durham's Images from all over the earth. He decided to leave the damaged areas of trees. dents before they attend the Campus Pipeline, or, at world," said James. "At first I remaining poles uncarved to Weather Boss is an environ- college. Students recom- www.studentawards.com. was laughed at, and then represent the trees cut down mentally friendly product that mended by their high These are based on previous given a series of problems that that have been used over the helps protect the damaged school may receive funds marks and are awarded the would have to be dealt with, years. area of the tree. equal to the value of tuition following year. Also, In- like weathering and vandal- The poles in the portal faces "The art has been out there fees at Durham College, course scholarships are ism." east to west. James explained for one year now and people which can be' renewed If a awarded by the college for Once James had dealt with some people spiritually believe have stomped on the nowers 2.5 GPA is maintained. academic achievement. For those problems his project was when the sun sets in the west and spray painted the bench- Durham College Itself example, 2001 scholarships, passed to the provincial gov- you can go up there and reflect es, but have not vandalized supplies two bursaries to each $500, will be presented ernment. After the project was on what needs to be changed the sculptures," said James. students. They are awarded to the top three first-year passed the rest Was history. in your life. As you finish and In two years James will in February and June, and students in each program. "I never thought I was walk through the portal it rep- retire from teaching at are given to Individuals who Based on December 2001 going to get this project resents the commitment you Markham District High School have successfully completed marks, they are handed out passed," said James. made to change your life. This and start carving full time. He the preceding semester. in February 2002. James and his apprentice whole idea is a transition hopes to have more of these Tuition Set-Aside Fund is Biyth says this year's Shane Clodd, a former Fine point of two areas in your life types of commissions. a new bursary funded from scholarship ceremony in Arts student, have created an the physical and the spiritual. To find out more about this tuition Increases. Often a November will include enchanting new walkway As you walk down the hill project visit www.home- last chance for assistance, about 150 awards. called Home Place, located in you come to the section called place.ca.

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prevent it. The number of should have mammograms. mote early detection of breast women who die from breast 1. Early detection of breast cancer. THE YEAR MARKS THE 10lH cancer will increase due to the cancer .saves lives. The Ontario Breast population aging. 2. Every woman is at risk of Screening Program offers ANNIVERSARY FOR THE "If there is a family history breast cancer, not just women screening mammography and of breast cancer, you should go with a family history of breast information on breast exami- to your family doctor and cancer. nation. They also contact the ONTARIO BREAST CANCER request a mammogram if you 3. As a woman gets older, women to remind them when are concerned," said Lana her chance of developing their next appointment is. Filler, of the Durham Regional breast cancer increases. "Early detection through a SCREENING PROGRAM Health Department. 4. One in nine Ontario mammogram has allowed us A recent health department women will develop breast to Identify numerous women survey indicates that women cancer during her lifetime. who are in the early stages of BY TANYA LAVOIE examinations or have them in Durham Region are doing 5. Breast cancer Is tlie sec- breast cancer," explains Dr. Chronicle Staff done by a registered nurse. well. Seventy seven per cent of ond leading cause of cancer Donna Reynolds, Durham Breast cancer can be detect- those over SO and older indi- deaths in Ontario women. Region Associate Medical It's October and breast can- ed earlier with a mammogram cate they have had a mammo- 6. Screening and physical Officer of Health. "Today, cer awareness month is here than by breast examination. gram in the last two years. examination of the breasts is these women are able to lead again. This year marks the Doing a self examination can "This is encouraging news the best way to find breast can- healthy lives because they've 10th anniversary of the only detect a larger lump, and shows that women over cer in its earliest stages. had the benefit of early inter- Ontario Breast Screening around the size of a walnut. A SO are willing to take action to 7. Mammography can find vention and breast screening Program, a service co-ordinat- mammogram can detect protect theYr health," says breast cancer before a lump with a mammography." ed by Cancer Care Ontario. lumps, as small as a pinhead. Lynn Cuthbert, a public health can be felt. You can get a mammogram The Ontario Breast Screening The goal of a mammogram nurse with the health depart- 8. Early detection of breast at many other places in Program targets women over is to detect the cancer earlier. ment. cancer means, most women Durham Region. Including the age of SO, to remind them Treatment has a better chance Breast cancer is the most can be treated successfully, Ajax-Pickering Health Centre, that need to get a mammo- then. Research shows that reg- common female cancer. It is and less extensive surgery, Durham Radiology Associates gram every two years. ular mammograms in women the second leading cause of often saving a woman's breast. X-ray and Ultrasound, The Ontario Breast age 50-69 can reduce deaths by cancer deaths in women. In 9. A mammogram is simple, Lakeridge Health Screening Program helps rein- 30 per cent. 2001, it is estimated that 7,200 safe and effective. (Bowmanville), Lakeridge force tlie importance of early Breast cancer death rates for Ontario women will be diag- 10. The Ontario Breast Health (Oshawa), Lakeridge detection of breast cancer. The Ontario women in this age nosed with breast cancer. It is Screening Program will screen Health (Uxbridge), Oshawa Ontario Breast Screening pro- range decreased 15 per cent also estimated that 2,100 will women over the age of 50 Clinic and Courtice Health gram centre is located In Port between 1986 and 1996. This die from this disease. every two years by mammog- Centre, Port Perry Imaging Perry and you can make an could be the result of both "I encourage women to raphy and physical examina- (OBSP site) and Whitby Clinic appointment with them increased screening with mam- know their own body and tion of the breast. X-ray and Ultrasound. directly. You can also have mography and better treat- breasts." Filler said. "Women According to health offi- For more information on your doctor make the appoint- ment. The average Ontario need to be comfortable with cials, the Ontario Breast screening services call 1-800- ment for you. woman has a one-in-nine their bodies, in order to notice Screening Program has the 668-9304. For more informa- Mammograms aren't usual- chance of developing breast differences such as lumps." advantage of having standard- tion in Durham Region you ly done on women under the cancer in her lifetime. ' The Ontario Breast ized procedures. This ensures can call the Durham Region age of 50. But they can be The risk of getting breast Screening Program has pre- that top quality mammograms Health Department at 905- done, by referral from your cancer increases with age. pared a list of 10 good reasons occur and results are followed 723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729. doctor. You can do self-breast There is no way known yet to why women aged 50 and older up. This is an effort to pro- Web CT acquired to aid in E-Leaming

BY JOYCE HUNTER are masters of the content of es," said Pinkney. tution." when every student can have c Chronicle staff . their subjects." It is the e-leaming special- Because it's still in its devel- virtual classroom and it's inte- Durham's Information tech- ist's job to assist professors in opmental phase, Durham grated with campus pipeline,' Eight of Durham College's nology Innovation Centre has developing and delivering College isn't jumping into said Pinkney. faculty will deliver part of their Indicated the benefits of e- their courses. mass overhaul by getting its E-leaming will be developed programs on-line beginning learning are: releasing pressure Durham College averages professors to make to the con- as long as there is funding January 2002. Herb Klassen, on classroom demand; ease of 2,000 part-time continuous version to e-learning. directed at it to cover costs. Thorn Macdonald, Paul scheduling; making It easier learning students a year. "We're moving to a day Hurley, Ken Lomp, Robin for students to participate in a Continuous learning students Pereira, Colin Lockey, Paul course on their own time and have had programs delivered Gallagher and Sue Dickinson from any location; allowing on-line for the last five years will Introduce a hybrid class- for more effective delivery by through a program called room/web course environment transferring some material to Contact South, but their pro- to their students. an on-line mode; increasing gramming is not to be con- La Recognizing the benefits of course effectiveness by provid- fused with that of WebCT. PIZZA a properly constructed web site ing a richer learning environ- Contact South is a coopera- as an instructional tool, ment for the student; students tive with other colleges, which & PASTA Durham College's Information can be tested on-line . and combine forces and collective- Technology Innovation Centre receive their marks immediate- ly register students, so a stu- acquired a product which facil- ly. dent can register for a subject Menu Highlights: Pizza traditional or Wlioleicheat, itates electronic learning by Once Durham's eight facul- at one college from another way of self study, research, dis- ty members go live this and vice-versa. Grilled & punnet items, largest Panzerotti, a variety cussion groups, chat groups, January, the Information In terms of cost for WebCT on-line quizzes, tutorials, some Technology Innovation Centre development, Pinkney said the of Pasta entrees; Panini, Veal and Chicken dishes, of the programs curriculum will be moving to e-learning considerable amount paid out and required reading related to but it's fair to say there are a is relative to the cost to the Wings, Bruschetta, crispy Salads class. The product is Called large number who think it's a institution. WebCT. great benefit," said Pinkney. "What would be the our famous dessert Tiramisii. This being Durham "The growth scale for the expense if we didn't provide College's first strategic step college will be a modest on-line learning?" asked into the realm of hybrid class- growth, and the university Pinkney, in justification of IT'S room/web course environ- that will be coming will proba- decision to go ahead and fund 10% off tor Durham ments, an e-learning specialist bly (see) a more robust devel- e-learning. was also acquired to ensure opment of e-learning." "You might say zero, but College Students that professors and their stu- To develop their programs, when every other college and dents a more flexible working professors are allowed release university is providing on-line relationship. by the college from some of learning, we won't be able to 30TauntonRd.E.(atSinicbe) "We have a mandate to their workload, and temporary attract students. So, if we can't develop in concert with the replacements are hired. attract students tlien our via- faculty," said Gerry Pinkney "That's so our faculty can bilities with the programs vice-president of Information have the opportunity to devel- becomes in question. Then Technology. "And the faculty op and deliver their own class- the costs really are to the insti- Customized Catering 22 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 CAMPUS Blood donor clinic expects big response from students

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In light of terrorist attacks that have taken place in the U.S., the DCSA has decided to include in its bi- annual Blood Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 16 as one of the events this week during cancer awareness. Daria Price, president of the DCSA, said last year's clinic was a disappointment, with only 50 people donating out of a college of 5,500. "But I think, in light of everything that's going on in the U.S., there's going to be a big response this year," said Price. The college usually contacts the blood donor ser- vices in advance to let them know when they plan Photo by Lisa Boyco on having the clinic. Immediately following the ter- SOMEONE IN CANADA NEEDS BLOOD: A student examines a blood donor clinic poster at rorist attacks on the U.S., the DCSA tried to get the Durham College. blood donor clinic started, but the service thought it would be better to wait. This is because in the very beginning they weren't sure how many people they major prescription drugs and not have gone to the is going directly to the south, but Price did say that needed blood for or even what was going on exactly. dentist within the past couple of weeks," she says. whether something happened in the States or not, However, now that all this information has come in, "They'll ask you some personal questions, all confi- there is a need for the blood. they know how much blood is needed and how dential of course - and that's only if you're a first- "Either way I do know it's going to help in some many donors are needed to help. time donor." Otherwise, Price says, if you've donat- way, so we're hoping there's a good response," she Price says that if people knew how simple it was ed before you should pretty much be in and out said. they may be more apt to donate. without delay. The blood clinic will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16 You have to be between 18 and 75, not be on any The DCSA Is not sure if the blood from this clinic in the gym from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breastfeeding course at Durham College FIRST-TIME MOTHERS MAY NOT INSTINCTIVELY KNOW HOW TO FEED NEWBORNS BY USA BOYCE Chronicle start did not get the instructions three weeks after being dis- baby was undernourished. tion that practitioners are and help on breast-feeding charged from the hospital. Durham College offers a unaware of or that they need Conception; baby is born; that she would ordinarily have Heinkemp was intending to course that helps solve this to be informed of because in mother takes him home. received from the hospital. breast-feed him, but was never lack of knowledge concerning the past way of thought some Within weeks baby is dead. She was under the care of fully instructed on how to breast-feeding. The course is things were taught incorrect- How could something like this the Catholic Children's Aid of breast-feed, or how to mix the called Basics of Breastfeeding ly," said Deonarine. "The happen? Toronto, but the care wasn't formula for his bottles. She and it teaches everything from main thing is that we need to It seems Renee Heinkemp, enough to keep Jordan alive. was in the care of childcare anatomy and physiology of teach practitioners the new, mother of the baby Jordan, He starved to death within worker Angie Martin, who mother and baby, to prepara- correct way to do things."

one nurse suggested didn't tion for breast-feeding and Had this been done for know what a breast pump was. maternal nutrition. those caring for Heinkemp, The question is, when "It has only been around baby Jordan may have still Heinkemp left the hospital, is for a couple of years," says been alive, Deonarine added, it possible that she was so une- Sandra Meader program offi- saying that if people like her ducated about the ins and outs cer of Health and Human can get the information to the of breast-feeding, and the Studies. "It serves many pur- practitioners, making them importance of the baby latch- poses and is open to anyone. aware, it will be better for ing onto the full breast and It is the first step for those mothers Hke Heinkemp. not only the nipple, that she wishing to become a lactation "There was a practitioner could have thought she was consultant. Nurses take it if involved in the Heinkemp breast-feeding when she was- they want to work in breast- case, that alone gives proof to n't? feeding clinics. Some. take it what is going on," said Feeding and caring for a for interest only." Deonarine. "As practitioners newborn may not be some- The program also has a fol- we are not geared to new prob- thing first-time mothers low-up course, which is called lems with nourishment of instinctively know how to do, Breastfeeding Advanced newborns - for 35 days that but Heinkemp and Jordan Concept. Sepelene Deonarine, baby Qordan) was way below were staying in a government RN, Lactation Consultant and normal weight." group home where people Maternal Child Clinical Three babies die each week with nursing experience were Educator Leader at Lakeridge in Canada from sudden infant employed. Health Oshawa, has " been death syndrome, which is Caregivers, in one way or teaching this step of the linked to improper breastfeed- another, must have seen him course since its introduction ing, Beginning in October, www.durhamc.on.ca/athletics in the last weeks of his life and three years ago. hundreds of volunteers across seen the fact that he looked In 1992, she, along with Canada will be participating Admission Fee Only $1.00 not just small but outright others recognized the need for in campaign, "Every baby thin; not just underweight, breastfeeding awareness deserves a kiss - let's kiss SIDS Durham College Athletic Department but gaunt; not just like the because all the hospitals were goodbye." This is to build slightly premature baby that sending out different messages knowledge before pregnancy, 2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa he was, but like a child caught regarding the issue. As a most importantly, knowledge - in a Third World famine result, they wrote a breastfeed- of proper breastfeeding. appears. ing manual, which sparked The breastfeeding course is But it appears careglvers, the beginning of the course. offered through Continuous too, didn't recognize that the "There's a lot of informa- Learning at the college, Karaoke - a Durham favourite Mitcli." Viewers who watched BY SARAH TEPER the show would follow a Chronicle staff bouncing ball on their TV screens while singing along. For hundreds of years Every Wednesday at 12 singing, performance and o'clock students get the music have been important chance to sing in front of parts of Japanese culture. In other students at E.P. Taylor's. ancient times a party would Off-key renditions of "Johnny become spirited if someone B. Goode," "Summer Nights," started singing while others and "Respect" float through began clapping to keep time. the speakers, propelled by It never mattered if tlie person brave students standing on the could sing or not since it usu- stage for their five minutes in ally caused more laughter and the spotliglit. fun. Karaoke is not new. It's a Karaoke actually comes form of entertainment that is from two Japanese words put several decades old and has together. "Kara" comes from been at Durham College for a the word "karappo" which couple of years now. Pholo by Sarah Topor means empty. "Oke" has been Moose Bertcw, first-year IN SPOTLIGHT: singing at the pub on karaoke from noon to 2 shortened from "okesutura" Multi-media Design student, is THE Wednesdays which means orchestra. So, the new MC for karaoke at the p.m. translated, karaoke means pub. He decided to take the "empty orchestra." Since job because it's fun and he gets attends karaoke every sings because it's fun and she karaoke, but has anyone really there are no vocals in karaoke to talk to new people and say Wednesday at the pub and has likes music. thought about where it came songs, this is true. whatever he wants, within rea- been since last year. She sings "It's a chance to get up and from or why it's so popular? Karaoke has spread into the son of course. karaoke because it's fun. sing a song you like, so you Chances are no. Most peo- Far East, North America and "I like karaoke, but I don't "It gets the message across don't have to listen to others ple just know that karaoke Europe to enthusiasts of all like to sing," says Bertew. He that you can have fun and sing," she jokes. consists of singing to lyrics dis- ages. Karaoke can be found in

jokes and says that he will sing make a fool of yourself at the Karaoke is definitely a popu- played on a TV screen while a number of bars and Chinese ;ithe odd time when has had same time," says Mackey. lar pastime and attracts many unsuccessfully trying to sound and Japanese restaurants on |tpo much to drink. Karaoke participant Lisa people like Dale Hache, who good. selected days of the week. At Bertew has been the karaoke Harrlson, a first-year Durham says karaoke allows people to Karaoke was created almost home, karaoke machines can ;IC for a few weeks now and student, is an avid karaoke fulfil a fantasy. 30 years ago in the urban city be bought and hooked up to a ie says that more singers are singer. Not only does she sing "Most people would agree of Kobe. Japan. However, TV. timing out. karaoke at the pub, but she that there is nothing like get- some disagree and say karaoke So, the next time you're in , "It's slowly getting better," also sings at a couple of bars in , ting up on stage and knowing was born in the 1950s and a bar that offers karaoke don't He says. Ajax. that every eye on the room is 1960s when the concept was be afraid! Pick a song, grab * Rhpnda Mackey, third-year Harrlson has been singing on you," he adds. taken from a television show the microphone and sing your Accounting student, said she karaoke for over two years and Everyone is familiar with called "Sing Along with heart out. Jigga What? Jigga Who? You blew it!

BY DAN LABAJ Jay-Z that hip-hop heads grew songs, but Jigga takes the cake Slick Rick. It's too bad they in the hunt of 01' Dirty Chronicle staff to love. on this one. were only used for the unin- Bastard's record of arrest war- With an unlucky 13 tracks, Every CD needs a song ventive chorus. rants and times in court. the CD was doomed to flop. about the girl that got away, Jay-Z chooses an innova- Unfortunately, the best Jay-Z would like to thank Where has the old Jay-Z but The Blueprint has three. tive beat that picks the album lyrics in this song come from everyone who purchased his gone? "Girls. Girls, Girls", "Song up on track seven, "Hola Eminem's mouth. The best latest album, The Blueprint. Track six, conveniently Cry" and "All I Need" are Hovito". But he blows it once line of the track is in his sec- "What you are about to titled "U Don't Know", slow, repetitive-and definite again with lyrics that do ond verse: "Go to war with witness are my thoughts," he answers that question. skips. nothing for the trained hip- the Mormons/ take a bath says in the introduction, Sticking with his hustling "Girls. Girls. Girls", track hop ear. with the Catholics/ in holy "right or wrong." ways, he claims: "I sell ice in four, features Q-Tip and his The only other track worth water/ no wonder they try Something must have gone the winter/ I sell fire in hell/ annoying high pitched voice mentioning is Renegade, fea- and hold me under longer." wrong, again. The three I'm a hustler baby/1 sell water singing the chorus, over and turing Eminem. Jay-Z must Someone should have albums that followed "Jay-Z: to a well." over. Also making an appear- have chosen Slim Shady as a thrown The Blueprint under Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life" A lot of hip-hop artists ance in this track are the guest appearance when' he water, and froze it before it have not been from the same praise themselves in their respectable Biz Markie and realized the two of them are hit the stores.

A display of heavy metal CQnaing spQn to fly from their welded joints. BY JEREMY LE PAGE Chronicle staff Included in the Heavy Metal show are Lloyd CDs Johnson, James Pronk, and Mark Freeman. But Veni Vidi Vino. I came. I saw. I had wine each artist will bring a different element to the Oct. 16th and cheese and adm.it.td the work of some of show. and will appear at the artists' reception Sloan - Pretty Together (murderrecords/BMG) the region's most talented artists. And black- on Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. Everyone interested is smiths. invited to attend. Fugazi -The Argument (Dischord) The second annual Heavy Metal show began Hale is excited about 'the show and is Busta Rhymes - Total Devastation-The Best Of (J) Oct. 6 at Port Perry's Veni Vidi Gallery, and will impressed by the metal works on display. run until Oct. 28. "It's amazing," she says. "How they can Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, the move (metal) around." Oct. 29 collective show features work in iron, steel, Recently honoured with Durham College's DMX - The Great Depression (Def Jam) bronze and silver. Alumni of Distinction award, Hale graduated (International) NoiseConspiracy A New Morning, "It's not your usual gallery show," says Veni from the college's Advertising program. Her - Vidi's founder/curator Charlotte Hale. Her eyes gallery, located at 170 Queen St., puts together Changing Weather (Epitaph) have almost a mischievous look as she reflects 12 new exhibits each year, along with various upon the exhibit. workshops and classes. This is not your ordinary paint and canvas Since It's opening in 1999, Veni Vidi has art show. showcaed countless artists from all over the -Charley Misner and Jim Agapito Sculpture, in a wide range of shape and form, world, but has maintained its focus toward almost creaks In lifelike movement; sparks want north Durham. 24 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 mmiwwr NBVS U2 helps fight terrorism WHAT YOU LTKF: BY: TANIA HENVEY Paul Landini asked you what chronicle staff steal it/ No they can't even feel it/ Walk on, walk on/ Stay safe tonight," says the song. new music and movies you're "The real heroes in this U2's have world songs been used are nurses and firemen in the wake of the terrorist into and mothers, not film stars or attacks. pop stars," said Bono in June "Peace on Earth" was played 3n the Charlie Rose show. on New York radio stations. It 'But while the Alex Halls. Foundations light is on us, tells us: "They're reading in Art & Design. let's try and do somethiiiR names out over the radio/ All Arith it." tlie folks the rest of us, won't Album: System of a Down This attitude has been get to know.../ Tlieir lives are Toxicity reflected by U2 in tlie - past bigger, than any big Idea." "They're a great band. This months. During a telethon Even CNN, tlie world's most that raised over $100 one's not as good as their million trusted news broadcaster, used first, but It's still worth the towards relief in New York, "New York" as the theme of money." :elebrities and musicians alike some of their coverage: "In spoke about terrorist attacks New York freedom looks like an the United States. too many choices/...In the As images flashed of the ter- stillness of the evening/ When ror in New York City, tlie peo- the sun has had its day/ I Leann Sauve, Advertising. ple who risked their lives to heard your voice »ave a-whisper- others, and even ing/ Come away child." Movie: President Bush at Snatch "ground All That You Can't Leave "Brad Pitt was amazing. It 'ero," tlie song, "One" by U2 Behind ends with Bono was hilarious, the story was alayed. singing, "What once was great." "It's 'We're U2'S EDGE: The Edge saying, one, but plays for a sold out hurt/What once was fric- .ve're not the same.' It's not tion/What left a mark/No »aying we even want to crowd in Albany, New get York. longer stings/Because Grace ilong, but that we have to get makes beauty/Out of ugly ilong together in this world if of New York will never lose. things," from the song .t is to survive. It's a reminder U2 appeared live on the ."Grace." Sheldon Mclntosh, :hat we have no choice," said telethon from London, "I don't want to be a part of Public Relations. Bono about the song, accord- England to sing "Walk On." A tlie bleeding hearts club here, .ng to atU2.coni. song written originally for but you can't close your eyes Album: Mar/ah Carey t- The title of U2's latest Aung San Suu Kyi, it has to what's going on in the Glitter ilbum, All That You Can't become an antliem for the world. Leave But...hopefully (you "She's really stretching out Behind is Ironic. Even United States. No matter what can) make a music that tries to her abilities on this one. Ifs a though the United States goes liappens, don't let it destroy transcend that and lift yourself different sound for her. more 3ack to its routine, no one everything the country stands and, if you're lucky, other peo- retro and upbeat." :ould ever forget this tragic for. ple out of that," said Bono dur- svent. It is baggage the people "What you got, they can't ing the Popmart tour of 1997.

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such a sensitive topic. displaying a purple beanbag BY SARAH GIBNER . "Hi, good to be here," Sue moose with a large penis to Chronicle Staff began. "We're going to spend the audience. "Bet you won't the next hour, hour and-a-half find these in downtown talking about my favourite Toronto." Approximately 200 highly subject, sex!" The audience After her display of colour- sexual young adults, some of began to cheer while Johansen ful sex toys, Sue moved on to the latest styles of dlldos fresh chuckled Into her micro- answering questions from the off the market from North phone, "Hey, I said we were audience. All questions were America's finest sex shops, and going to talk about It, I didn't written down on anonymous a conservative 50 year old witli say we were going to do it!" forms so no one would feel a professional potty mouth: Through laughs and screams, embarrassed or discouraged. this set the scene for the Sex the show began. Questions ranged from with Sue session which closed Touching on every topic, "What female piercing is most Sexual Awareness Week at Johansen, registered nurse and beneficial to achieving Durham College. founder of North America's orgasm?" all the way to "Why From the wliispers in the first birth control clinic, began do I always bleed during sex?" halls to the excitement in the discussing the importance of Sue not phased at all, gym, on Oct. 5 some nervous, relationships and discussing answered them in a non-judg- Bashful, yet excited students sex with your partner before mental, informative matter. all came together for tlie love "jumping in the sack". As the show began to wrap of sex and Sue. Using loose words and up, Johansen talked about Dressed to kill, Sue street lingo, Sue talked about where students could find all Joliansen sat reviewing her male and female genitalia, the information they would notes before the show began. masturbation and even multi- need about safe sex and where Many students stared in awe ple orgasms in a manner that to get contraceptives right to see Canada's favourite sex had the audience laughing here in Durham College. educator in person and won- throughout most of her perfor- Even though Sue Johansen dered what lay hidden in lier mance. has been around for a long treasure chest this week. She poked fun, at puberty, time and has been educating Ashley Roy, a first year gave examples of real life situ- people about sex for nearly 30 Durham College student was ations and even at times years, she reminded the audi- one of these people. "I'm Pho'.o by Sarah Gibner demonstrated whatever she ence that learning about sex is excited to see her. I've been lis- possibly could to get a laugh the hardest thing they'll ever tening to her since I was in SUE JOHANSON shows the audience one of her out of the crowd and favourite sex beanie to create have to do and to always dis- grade 9." toys, a baby moose. a more relaxed atmosphere. cuss it with their partner. Another group of girls sat Just when she had the viewers As the show ended the patiently awaiting the talk, thing on his mind and was and question cards were filled hanging on to her every word, crowd applauded and had the "I've been listening to Sue heard saying, "Everything In out, Sue began to test her mic she brought out her toys. opportunity to get autographs .since she was on the radio," this gym has sexual connota- and prepare for her perfor- From her treasure chest, Sue and have a quick chat with Sue one said. "We're trying to tion... 'Play Hard', 'Fast mance while the crowd grew began to pull out big dildos, Johansen, but not without a think of a few questions tO Action', 'Softball Camp'," he quiet. little dlldos and even pink, little reminder from the grand- ask." mimicked while reading vari- Finally the time had come rotating pearl dildos. and if mother of sexuality herself, One male in the audience ous different posters and pen- for many to witness what they this didn't shock you, what "Sex is the survival skill of the who was obviously excited to nants hanging in the gym had been waiting for, to see about beanie baby dildos? new millennium. Always prac- see and hear from Sue laughing. exactly just how crude, rude "I like to call this one Mel's tise safe sex." appeared to have only one As condoms were passed and funny Sue would be about Moose," Johansen said while Lord Knows What is on the radio

to Lord Knows What! We got such as Family Guy, BY DAN LABAJ a new format. We ain't even Simpsons, Futurama and Chronicle staff gonna play music no more!" ThunderCats. After . some freestyling Sometimes the crew even (rhyming off the top of their surprises themselves. In a It's 4 a.m. and Lord Knows heads) and talking, about moment of confusion, with What is on the radio. what they did early that some sort of mystic music Actually, only the Lord night, they eventually started playing, Mind Bender yelled: knows how. many people are playing some tracks from "What is this?" listening to the radio at this their personal collections. Kotep, the one manning time, especially tuned to Working without a script, the switches replied: "I don't Ryerson's radio station, 88.1 the LKW crew played track even know what this is. It FM CKLN. after track of craziness. songs wasn't on my tape." Following Circle Research, you've- never heard before, Everyone in the studio just which begins at 2 a.m., the and classics you've almost kept yelling, "Play it anyway, Lord Knows What show takes forgotten. keep it going." the stage. Unfortunately, it's Out of the blue. Kotep and We're lucky to have this not a stage, but two six-by-six Mind Bender begin arguing time slot," said Jayo when the foot rooms separated by a over the next track to be clock was nearing 5 a.m. "We two-inch sheet of glass. played. love the freedom (to play any- Even' with a new control "We're gonria play this thing they want)." board, the LKW crew is still Photo by Dan Labaj before we play the classic that The crew doesn't want to stuck with a behind-the-times MIXING THE BEAT: (from left) Kotep Omegatron nobody's ever heard!" yelled move to primetime, because computer, only three micro- and Mind Bender discuss which track to play next. Mind Bender. in those time slots they would phones and a golden-age tape This show carries surprise be held back by censorship. deck. after surprise. If you're an underground The night starts off with For any Lord Knows What hip-hop fan, 88.1FM CKLN is me meeting Addi Stewart, find other members of. the a.k.a. Another Krusty Corpse, fans, the Interludes thrown in the station to tune to at 2 a.k.a. Mind Bender, at NASA Lord Knows What crew, I real- and two others only known between tracks are always a.m., and your ears will be in Toronto. ized that it was time to head as Jayo Smooth and hilarious, confusing or just filled with pleasure until 7 He dances to the beats pro- over to the studio, located in Drunkness Monster, along plain mind-blowing. a.m. every Wednesday morn- vided by DJ Guillotine of the basement of one of with Mind Bender, make up "We get them from videos ing. Circle Research, talks to lis- Ryerson's many buildings. . the Lord Knows What crew. and old albums. You know, The Lord Knows What Pre- teners of his show, and gets Tim Musabay, a.k.a. Kotep As Aslcks of Circle Research whatever we can get," said Game Show, a new event pumped up for his 4 a.m. Omegatron, Darryl wrapped up their show, Jayo Aristoscratch. hosted by the crew, will be start.' Fernandez, a.k.a. DJ Smooth jumped to the micro- They also get interludes held at the Liquid Lounge Leaving Mind Bender to Aristoscratch, Tom Quinlan, phone and yelled: "Welcome from television programs every Tuesday night. THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 27

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DC golfer Brad Kent was DURHAM optimistic before he began his day. Results: "It's going to be awesome," FINISHES he said. "Lift, clean and place all day." Team Standings EIGHTH AND Throughout the round, all (Men): 1) Humber players were complaining College, 2) Camosun about the conditions. College, 3) Mount Royal. NINTH AT That would account for the Team Standings high scores that were tallied by (Women): 1) Camosun all teams. College, 2) Champlain, 3) NATIONALS Looking forward to continu- Georgian College. ing their play from round two, Individual Standings BY DAN LABAJ the DC golfers fell victim to (Men): 1) Andrew AND KEVIN KOBZAN the weather. Montgomery - Mount Chronicle staff Sand bunkers were not the Royal, 2) Jon Hackett only obstacle for golfers to Photo by Dan Lnbnj Humber, 3) Rich Ingle - Entering the final round of .avoid. Puddles in tlie middle UP: Camosun. the 2001 Ping CCAA National of the fairways, rain in their UMBRELLAS Waiting to tackle the tenth hole. Individual Standings Open Golf Championships at faces and the constant wind (Women): 1) Debbie Lakcridge Links, the Durham changes made for a difficult Janes - Camosun, 2) Katie varsity golf team had high round. Ferguson - Georgian, 3) liopes, but their parade was Welsh looked to uphold his Whitney Townsend rained on. share of the lead by recovering Mount Royal.. With DC's A-team tied for nicely on the first hole. third place at the beginning of He pushed his second shot DC varsity golf team the third round, expectations into the woods, creating a individual standings: were set high, especially for tough up and down for par. Kyle Welsh - 3rd(tie), Kyle Welsh, who was tied for But Welsh was equal to the Justin Mayor - 16th(tie), first in individual standings. task. Joel Michaud - 17th(tie), With a combined two-day The rest of his round was Brad Kent - 21st(tle), Tyier total of plus-6, Welsh was the not as fortunate, as Welsh and Machearn - 22nd(tle), ray of sunlight in DC's dark his teammates dropped five Andrew Reld - 22nd(tie), and gloomy day. places in th" overall standings. Kevin Crawford Weather conditions did not This caused an eighth and 22nd(tie), Luke permit the round to start as nintli place finish for the two McEachnine - 23rd(.tie), scheduled. Durham teams. Colin McClure - 25th. The first tee time was Our varsity golf team did Pnolo by Dan Loba; delayed approximately two not leave empty handed, as CO-LEADER: Kyle Welsh preps for his final round. hours to allow the course to Luke McEachnine was awarded drain. first place in the individual Mike Duggan, coach of the skills competition for his long DC varsity golf team and tour- iron expertise. nament chairperson, was busy After the final group had left Breakfast of all morning trying to guaran- the 18th green, all players, Champs tee that the players had the coaches, friends and family best conditions possible. gathered in the Lakeridge BY DAN LABAJ "I'm worried about getting Banquet Hall for dinner, Chronicle staff the round in," Duggan said. awards presentations and the "We don't want to end it closing ceremony. There wasn't a lack of tal- (without playing the final With the bagpipes sound- ent at the breakfast tables round)." ing, the coaches, along with Oct. 10 when golf coaches "If we get any more rain, their team captains, marched from colleges all over we're sunk," he added. into the dining hall. Canada gathered for the Jerry Nemish, Lakeridge's This was followed by flag- President's Breakfast. club professional, was also bearers carrying the flags of The breakfast was held at concerned about the weather. each province that was repre- Oshawa's Holiday Inn to "When I arrived at 7:30," he sented in the tournament. open the 2001 Ping CCAA said, "I didn't think there was Before dinner, a special National Open Golf any possibility that these guest was announced. Championships held from young ladies and gentlemen Ashley Chinner, a former Oct. 10 to Oct. 13. were going to get out there and Buy.com Tour player and now With teams from British play." working for Club Link, talked Columbia to Quebec, most My hat goes off to all the to the players about the differ- parts of the nation were rep- players," he added. ent aspects of the game. resented in the three-day A decision was set to be Chinner was also impressed tournament. made at 11 a.m. by the way everyone played on College president Gary Before this time, the such a horrible day. Polonsky thought it might staff worked dili- "I would take 80 Lakeridge my and be nice to have the coaclies COACH/CHAIR gently to prepare the course. leave," he said. of all teams that took part in SPEAKS: Mike Duggan addresses Once decision time came, Additionally, Chinner feels the tournament gather coaches at the President's Breakfast Oct. 10. the tournament committee that the Nationals are excel- before it began. decided it was a go. The new lent for post secondary schools The breakfast gave the coaches a chance to They also thanked Polonsky for an unex- first tee time was set for 12:27 in. Canada.. thank Durham College and Lakeridge Links pected free breakfast. p.m. . After dinner was served, for hosting the event, and a chance for Mike Duggan also had a. chance to speak Discussing the work done awards were announced by Polonsky and Mike Duggan, coach of DC's about the DC team, and how he expected the by the Lakeridgestaff with for- Duggan and presented by. varsity golf team, to thank the coaches for boys to perform. mer Lords' golf coach Gerry Babcock. bringing their teams. "Durham College is excited to be at the Pettit, Ken Babcock, the col- Camosun, Champlain and As food was being served, Polonsky wel- Nationals." he said. lege's athletic director, seemed Georgian were the top three of comed all involved. "We were at the Nationals last year, and impressed. four women's teams. "I wish you all a heck of a good time, great we finished eighth. So we're looking for big- "We have to congratulate Humber, Camosun (defend- golf, great camaraderie, great everything," he ger things from our guys, and a better finish." '.the Lakeridge staff," said ing champions), and Mount said. "It's a pleasure to have you here." The DC varsity golf team finished with the Babcock, "they've really gone Royal finished in the top three As everyone was eating, each coach had bronze medal in North Bay a week earlier, as the extra mile." places in the men's field. his turn to say a few words about how they well as a third-place finish in the DC Open Even though play began, Champlain came in fourth. thought their team would perform. Golf Tournament the week before that. the rain did not stop, 28 THE CHRONICLE October 16. 2001 POJCTS NEfeVS Women's C anada sweep s Lords fastball Even though Durham had BY KEVIN KOB2AN Team Canada on its heels at Chronicle staff certain moments of the con- team goes test, the legends were able to control the ball efficiently, The Durham College Lords thus allowing then to regulate men's volleyball team could the flow of the game. to 20-0 not master the National "They were obviously a Masters men's volleyball club. much superior team than we The Team Canada Masters, were," said Williamson. BY KEVIN KOBZAN who are currently participat- "Their passing was so strong." Chronicle staff ing in the legends of vollcy- Considering the talent on baTi tour 2001, swept Durham the national team, Lienemann in a best three out of five credited the victory to the Sept. 25 Durham series on Oct. 5. squad's knowledge of the @ Mohawk Although the Lords showed game. signs of brilliance they were " If they have a weakness, The Durham College unable to produce a victory we go after it," said Lords women's fastball against the experienced Team Lienemann referring to how team remained undefeat- Canada club, losing 25-15, 25- the team is constantly study- ed witli a 5-1 win over 11,26-24 and 25-17 (extra set). ing opponents' flaws. Mohawk at Mohawk "There a very good team, Since Durham is the only Sportspark in Hamilton. but we've been playing this college team in Ontario that Penni-Lee Wheeler game for a Jong time," said had the opportunity to play picked up her eighth vic- Conrad Lienemann, chosen as against the national club, tory on the mound, strik- the all-star of the match for they'll be able to take the ing out three Mohawk Team Canada. experience and apply it into batters. Lienemann, who pointed their upcoming season. Ashley Froggett went 2 out how frustrating a game Photos by Kevin Kobzan The Lords are expecting to for 4 at the plate, Includ- can be wlien playing versus DURHAM VS. TEAM CANADA: Team Canada and be a contending team with the ing the game winning experience, was impressed addition of Guenette,' and sec- hit. Tlie Lords improved with the skill level of freshman Durham line up on their respective lines before competing. The Lords lost all four sets played on ond year-teammates Dave to 6-0 in the conference Rob Guenette. Oct. Forbes and Geoff Beck. and 16-0 overall. "He is very very good," said 5 "We're hoping to be more Lienemann. The Lords head coach Gord "I'm sure it was a thrill for than competitive," said Guenette was honored .for Williamson, currently in his the guys to play a team of that Williamson. his solid play after the contest fifth season, was pleased with calibre," said WiUiamson. Sept. 28 York being named as Durham's all- his team's performance and University @ star of the game. He had 15 thought the exposure was a Durham College, kills. good experience for his team. Lords baseball team off Double-header The Lords swept the to finals double header against Durham makes conference York with a 14-2 tri- BY KEVIN KOBZAN umph and a 13-5 victory Chronicle staff his hit streak to 10 games, at Durham Fields. going, 2 for 4 with an RBI The first game pro- history in Quebec They're back. double; Lords third base- duced Erin Smith's ninth The Durham College man Marc Hofinger, who victory as pitcher. Lords men's baseball team hammered a home run earil., Smith also went 2 for Durham winning the first are returning to tlie confer- er In ;the season, showed his 3 at the plate, hitting a BY KEVIN KOBZAN contest 4-1, and losing the ence finals for third straight batting power once again home run, scoring three Chronicle statt second 8-5. season under head coach with an RBI double off the runs, and driving home Durham also played the Sam Dempster's supervision. wall. : ""’’. ';. ;’’’ -".' four RBIs. Concordia University Stingers The Lords defeated the In the second game^ of the Diana Nicholls was 3 Sept. 30 turned out to be a at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park Carleton Ravens two games series Durham trailed 3-0 for 3 with two runs, and special day for two Canadian the day before meeting John to zero. In the best three out entering the: sixth Inning, Holly Spencer went 2 for college baseball clubs. Abbott, but lost the game 7-5. of five series, winning 4-0 but battled back, scoring five 4, belting a home run. The Durham College Lords Durham put up an excel- and 6-4. rurisoff only one hit. The second game saw and the John Abbott Islanders lent fight, starting seven rook- In the first game of the Yohan Jayasingha scored Penni-Lee Wheeler go 9- participated in a double-head- ies in the match. conference semi-finals Jeff the game winning run, trot- 0 on the season, striking er, Which marking the first Durham catcher Dave Aishford continued his out- ting across home plate off a out six. time a college baseball team TeBoekhorst led the Lords standing season/throwing a sacrifice fly. ; Sherri Thurston went from Quebec has played with a three-run homerun. to complete game two-hitter, The Lords will now travel 3-5 with a triple, and against a school from give the team a 5-4 lead in the striking out five Carleton back to Ottawa on Oct. 13 to Kirn Phillips was 3 for 4 Ontario. fourth inning, but that was batters. Durham catcher challenge their riyals the collecting 3 RBIs. . The two organizations split not enough run support. Dave TeBoekhorst increased Ottawa Gee GeesJ the double-header, with Oct. 9 Durham College @ Seneca Lords men's soccer team extends College The Lords remained undefeated, improving its unbeaten streak to four games their record to 20-0 over- all, with a 10-1 victory 3Y PAUL MILOUSIS over the Seneca College chronicle staff lot different had Durham been Plastina put his body on the line-up, and capitalize on scor- stIng.Penni-Lee Wheeler able to come away with a vic- line by sliding into a playable ing, chances, continues to be a picked up her 10th win of tory against Centennial. ball. problem that won't seem to go the season, going seven The Durham Lords men's Despite the fact that the Lords The goal was scored but the away. innings and striking out wccer team ran their unbeaten were using their third different Durham striker paid the price, The 0-3 hole the team dug five Sting batters. treak to four games, with a 1- formation in as many games, injuring his leg and leaving the itself into early in the season Elalna Shuiko went 3 l draw against Centennial on Durham was able to create game, was too big to dig out of. for 4 with an RBI triple, 3ct.9. numerous scoring chances. "I know it was a dangerous " I'm very disappointed, while Kirn Phillips was 3 However, the one point However, just as they have play, but it was the only play I right now frustration is just for 5 with three RBIs. ioesn't do them much good. shown all year, the Lords once could make to score the goal", continuing to build", said an Durliam's next games are Stow the Lords are faced with again failed to turn their scor- he said. irritated Lee Willems. "We against Canadore College :he monumental task of win- ing chances into goals; So, barring a miraculous fin- should have won this game". on Oct. 12-13, as they iing their remaining three Tlie only goal was scored in ish to the, season; the Lords; The disappointing tie prepare to defend ' their eague games, two of which the 78th minute by striker season is all but over. against Centennial leaves c h a m p i o n s h i p . :ome against first-place Antliony Plastina, who evened Despite a plethora of unde- Durham with a 3-3-1 league Championship games are Seneca, to make the OCAA things up after niable talent, Durham was mark, and a whopping 15 being played Oct, 19-20 alayoffs. Centennial opened the scoring never on the same page, Tlie points behind Division leaders in North Bay. Things could have been a on a questionable . Inability to field a consistent Seneca. THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001 29 Leafs are lo oking to comp ete

Toronto can now put together four NEW STARS HAVE solid lines, which will spread the team's scoring, taking pressure and SCORING Hiding behind the stars criticism off captain Mats Sundin. TOUCH, Although Toronto's offence will be BY KEVIN KOBZAN one of the most explosive and enter- BUT DEFENSIVE Chronicle staff OHL team Erie. taining in the Eastern Conference, the Jeff Farkas - This young speedster buds defence will be surrounded by Carlo Colalacovo - Colalacovo was, is vying for a spot on the Leafs 2001- questions. WOES CAUSE Toronto's first pick in the 2001 entry 2002 opening season roster. Farkas Last year the Leafs defensive core draft, selected 17th overall. The racked up 68 points in 77 games for had difficulties clearing the puck from Hockey News refer Colalacovo as a St. Johns last year. danger, and removing opponents from PROBLEMS solid skating offensive defensenian, : Luca Cereda - This 21 year old did in front of the net. playing for Erie in the OHL. not play last year because of heart Even though Toronto added BY KEVIN KOBZAN Mikael Tellqvist - Tills 20-year-old surgery, but the Leafs are hoping he Eriksson and drafted Czech Republic Chronicle staff goalie Is rated #16 In Future Watch. win still become an NHL regular. star Karel Pilar who showcased his tal- The Leafs are hoping Tdlvist is their Petr Svoboda - Svoboda spent the ents during training camp. (he Leafs goale of the future. majority of the season with St. Johns are yet to sign their top defensive scor- 1967. Brad Boyes - This 19-year-old cen- last year, but was called upon to fill er Tomas Kaberle. That year signified the last time the tre had 90 points in 59 games for In at times for the big club. Kaberle Is seeking a contract that franchise hoisted would pay him in the range of $2.6 the Stanley Cup, defeating the million annually, but Toronto is offer- Montreal Canadian?: in six games. The ing $1 million. Although Kaberle's 1967 Leafs Included a lineup of both They then shipped out underachiev- supposed to give the Leafs tlie leader- play slowed down towards the end of talented and gritty players like Frank ing centre Igor Korolev to the Chicago ship and toughness missing the previ- last season, his absence would leave a Mahovlich, Ron EUls, Dave Keon, Paul Blackhawks for a third-round draft ous season. Although Roberts and void on the Leafs blue line. Henderson, George Armstrong, Tim pick. Corson did not disappoint, the Leafs If Toronto is unable to sign Kaberle, Horton and all-time shutout leader Although the Leafs lost some heart fell apart after the all-star break clinch- the buds will look towards rugged Terry Sawchuk. with the departure of Steve "Stumpy" ing a playoff spot in the last few games Dimitri Yushkevich and Bryan The 2001-2002 edition of the Leafs Thomas who was picked up as a free of the season. The Leafs finished the McCabe, who was solid at the end of contain solid veterans and young agent by Chicago, they signed the high season seventh in the Eastern last season, to lead the defence. Aki prospects who are looking to make scoring free agent Alexander Mogilny Conference and 14th overall with i Berg and Eriksson will also be relied their mark on the NHL in Toronto. to a multi-year contract, acquiring a record of 37-29-11-S. upon to play a steady game, and they This upcoming NHL season will proven goal scorer to compensate for Although the Leafs finished the sea- need to show their critics they belong answer a number of questions that the loss of Berezin. Toronto also son poorly, they rallied in the post-sea- in the NHL. arose in the off-season, especially if the brought in 6-2,220 pound defenceman son but failed to defeat the New Jersey Although the Leafs will miss the buds (Toronto) have the necessary Anders Eriksson. The Leafs are antici- Devils in the second round for the sec- heart and grit of Thomas and face-off ingredients to finally return to the pating that Eriksson, once a highly ond straight season. specialist Yanic Perreault, who was Stanley Cup finals. sought after prospect, will find his Considering Toronto's off-season signed as a free agent by Montreal, they Toronto was busy again during the touch in Toronto. moves, Leaf tans are optimistic that the have improved offensively. summer changing the complexion of Even though the Leafs additional team will be among the elite In the Overall the 2001-2002 Leafs should the organization with trades and free acquisitions appear attractive on paper Eastern Conference this upcoming sea- compete for home ice advantage in the agent signlngs. The buds acquired it doesn't necessarily mean the team son. playoffs. Toronto has excellent talent Michael Renberg from the Phoenix will perform the same way. You should The Leafs organization lias assem- up front and a young but improving Coyotes for Sergei Berezin, and then in never judge a book by. its cover. bled a formidable offence giving coach defensive core which will improve as a.separate trade with Phoenix obtained In the 2000-2001 off-season the and general manager Pat Quinn much the season progresses, the rights to , Travis buds lured in proven leaders Gary needed depth. The buds have not had The Leafs also have a solid nucleus Green and for rugged Roberts and Shayne Corson. Adding this much depth up front since tlie of young players who should keep the defenceman . these two wingers to the franchise was Doug Gilmour era. Buds competitive for a long time. o Coaching comeb ack a b ust?

been known for winning many games bined with practices and extra instruc- Branko Radivojevic for example, were CHERRY'S ROLE in their four-year tenure in the OHL. tion that go into molding a young imports. The Ice Dogs' team started with a core team into a winner will eventually take Cherry had better watch himself and group of veterans, then went through a their toll on his health. treat import players just like anyone OF ICE DOGS' youth movement, which is where it While there are still two coaches else on his team before he has himself, stands now, led by players like Patrick remaining in the OHL who are within the OHL and the Ice Dogs in hot water, ' Jarrett. Cherry's age range, Brian Kilrea of the especially considering the fact that COACH AND Players breaking into the league Ottawa 67's and Bert Templeton of the Cherry isn't known for keeping quiet need time to gel and aren't expected to Sudbury Wolves, they are under differ- when he has something to say. win many games. While Cherry seems ent circumstances than Cherry. . His high profile personality will HOST MAY BE to understand that, he does not expect Kilrea has coached Ottawa off and draw the press and focus away from the to lose on a nightly basis, and that's on for more than 20 years and, regard- Ice Dogs and will ultimately place him TOO MUCH what will happen until the team gets less as to whether they have a core of in the spotlight. On Sept. 16, the Ice used to his gameplan. veterans or rookies, they inevitably win Dogs opened the season in Sudbury / The Ice Dogs were beginning to the OHL Championship. against the Wolves. The game was improve: the team was getting its fair Keep in mind that Kilrea isn't called nothing but a publicity stunt. BY CHARLEY MISNER share of opportunities against the "Killer" within the OHL ranks because The crowd cheered as Cherry made Chronicle staff opposition and was starting to gel. But he won the sweetheart- of-the-year his way to the bench. He acknowledged internal problems as well as difficulties award. He's very hard and demanding the crowd and signed some autographs.

on the ice led to the departure of their of his players in order to get the most Misslssauga lost the game 5-3, maybe This season marks the return of two star players, Lou Dickenson and out of them. . because they never had a sense of team hockey legend and commentator Don Jason Spezza, to Kingston and Windsor Templeton has coached several chemistry or composure because all of Cherry to the coaching ranks for the respectively. teams, including North Bay, and has the attention was focused on their first time since his exit as coach of the While Cherry will hold the title of always iced championship caliber coach. Colorado Rockies in the 1979-'80 sea- coach, it doesn't mean^that he will teams under the same circumstances as Cherry has taken on the responsibil- son. always be there to watch the Ice Dogs Kilrea. ity of coaching a junior hockey team While Cherry's experience in the progress during the season. This will. mark the first year that that Is in the midst of rebuilding. His sport will be invaluable (it spans over He will maintain h(s commentating Cherry has had a player of European lack of willingness to support a loser is 35 years), in terms of training and the duties with Hockey Night In Canada, descent (Igor Radulov) on his team. In well known in the hockey world and fundamentals, it will also be a disas- and more specifically Coach's Corner, the past he has always let it be known he will not be upholding all of his trous experiment for both he and his which inevitably means he will miss that he despised Import players, main- obligations to the team when he makes team, the Misslssauga Ice Dogs of the some of the Ice Dogs games, because ly , because of their distinct playing his appearances on Hockey Night In . they will both fall on Saturday nights. styles and their unwillingness to rough Canada. His decision to return to Cherry does not like to lose many Another factor levied against it up whenever the need arises. coaching does not look good for the hockey games. Several changes will be Cherry's comeback is his age. He Isn't He had put his foot in. his mouth reputation of Donald S. Cherry, a one- in order to meet Cherry's requirements, the young man that he once was. The when he began to notice that some of time legendary coach of the Boston as the Ice Dogs are a club that hasn't bus trips to and from road games, com- the best players in the league, like Bruins. 30 THE CHRONICLE October 16, 2001

This Week in Sports Central East GP W L T GF GA PTS Central East GP W T GF GA PTS Men'3 Soccer Seneca 5 0 0 27 1 15 Centennial 7 20 9 18 Oct. 16 vs. Seneca Durham! 6 3 0 11 8 9 SS Fleming(P) 9 13 15 13 Centennial 5 2 1 12 9 7 Durham 7 15 6 11 Women's Soccer SS Flemlng(P) 7 6 0 5 29 3 Seneca 7 14 20 9 Oct. 16 vs., Seneca Men's Volleyball Oct. 18 vs. Fleming Oct. 19-20 Durham Team GP W % Streak Team GP W PTS College Cup

Ottawa 1.000 8W Durham 16 Men's Volleyball Carleton .625 1L Mohawk 10 Oct. 18 vs. Fleming Durham .500 2W Conestoga 8 Oct. 19-20 Sheridan Queens .375 1L Canadore 6 Early Bear Invitational George Brown 8 0 8L Seneca 6 Women's soccer rides a six-game unbeaten streak PAUL MILOUSIS BY match-up, Durham was also looking to goals, and tliat's exactly what the Lady The win also puts Durham right in Chronicle staff further distance themselves from the Lords did. In the final minute of play. the thick of the Central East Region fourth-place Colts, who were looking Durham's freshman phenom Natalie race, and all but locks up a playoff spot. The Durham Lady Lords women's to keep their rather slim playoff hopes Davy scored the game's lone goal to Three games remain before the start ol soccer team ran their unbeaten streak alive. give Durham the 1-0 win. the OCAA playoffs, which begin Oct. to six games, with a 1-0 win Oct. 9 So the stakes were high for both The victory runs the team's impres- 19. against division rivals Centennial. The teams. The result was a tight defensive sive unbeaten streak to six games. The key for the red-hot Lady Lords victory also moves the Lady Lords to battle that saw both teams reluctant to Durham keeper Tanya Turry recorded will be to continue their winning ways within one point of second-place take any risks. her fifth clean sheet of the season, through the end of the regular season Fleming. But when things are going well for a The Lady Lords are now 4-2-2 in and into the playoffs. Going into this key divisional team they always seem to score the big division play, and 6-2-2 overall. BIG MUSIC CANADA Presents In Concert O S U G H R

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staff Chronicle __ outs). In the seventh, eighth and It was the 14th straight titl( It was supposed to be a ninth he hammered Trinidad defence for Hopkins,. tying hin superfight, a competitive battle with savage blows, staggering with Carlos Monzon for th< between two of the top pound- him on several occasions. middleweight record. for-pound fighters in the game. An uppercut before the bell After toiling in the shadow; Instead, the middleweight unifi- sounded to end the 10th sent of lesser fighters for close to i cation bout between Bernard Trinidad wobbling back to his decade now, Hopkins looks se Hopkins and Felix (Tito) corner, Hopkins continued to to finally reap the rewards of hi; Trinidad turned into a one- dish out the abuse in the llth - years of hard work. He can now sided beating, the likes of which the once cocky and assured command the type of big pa) few predicted. Trinidad now looked desperate days he rightfully deserves, be i Hopkins, the WBC and 1BF and beaten. He wouldn't, have a rematch with Roy Jone; middleweight champion, bat- to wait long to be saved. (whom he narrowly lost to or undefeated At 1:22 into the 12th round, points in 1993) or a lucrativ< tered the previously L; Trinidad throughout the entire Hopkins landed a crushing right showdown with Oscar De fight, knocking him out in the hand that snapped Tito's neck Hoya. 12th and final round to win and sent him tumbling to the One thing's for sure, Hopkin; Tito's WBA title/ unifying the canvas. proved to the public what tru< belts to become the first undis- Trinidad's corner rushed into boxing fans have been saying al puted middleweight champion the ring, calling a halt to the along, that the rugged work since Marvclous Marvin Haglcr slaughter. Seconds later horse from Philadelphia is on» in 1986. Hopkins dropped to the mat in of the greatest fighters of hii Along with the titles, celebration of what is undoubt- generation, and one of the bes Hopkins was also awarded the edly one of the finest title win- middleweights of all time. Sugar Ray Robinson trophy, a ning performances in recent specially commissioned bronze HOPKINS' HANDS FULL: Hopkins stands after the statue of the legendary warrior. He is now the The fight was the final match fight, holding his three title belts. in the Middleweight World WBC. 1BF and WBA champion. Championship Series. Hopkins out-pointed the now-former few times Tito did manage to gunned. WBC champ Keith Holmes in land, Hopkins retaliated with a In,the sixth,-Trinidad looked the first match; Trinidad two-fisted assault to the head as though he'd found his stride. destroyed William Joppy inside and body. He landed several solid shots of five rounds for the WBA Trinidad, now 40-1 with 33 and the two went toe-to-toe, crown in the second; knockouts, was never really in much, to the delight of the large- Hopkins, who weighed in at the fight. With the exception of ly pro-Trinidad crowd. As the 157 pounds to Trinidad's 158, the sixth, round'. cyne to a .close Tito remained calm, cool and collect- . Hopkins dominated every unleashed" a mean four-punch ed throughout, never deviating round. combo, which seemed to have from his game plan. His stiff In round two, Hopkins sent turned, the tables. jabs and constant upper body Trinidad reeling backward with But that was as good as it movement confused-'and frus- a vicious right hand to the jaw. would get for the Puerto Rican trated Trinidad, who 'only land- For the first time in his career, powerpuncher. ed 129 of his 329 punches. The .Trinidad found himself out- The-last six rounds belonged

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