Volume XXIV, Issue 13 February 18, 1997 Tuitio n g o e s up $ 1 2 7 . 5 0 next ye a r BY STEVE WHITE Chronicle "It's going to be hard for a lot of staff______students to come up with that extra Although the general feeling money, especially the ones that throughout Durham College is that don't get bursaries or student no one wants it, tuition will go up loans," Jackson said. next year by $127.50. The ministry also gave colleges The college's board of gover- and universities the option of nors accepted, during last increasing individual program Wednesday's meeting, the $67 costs by up to 20 per cent. But activity fee increase voted by stu- Durham decided to keep all pro- dents last month. Though $18 of gram fees the same. the athletic fee is spread over three "Some of the post-graduate pro- years, next year students will have grams or some of the special inter- to pay $1700.50, $181.50 more est programs...they could have than last year. gone up 20 per cent, but to stay The board decided to raise across the board at 10 per cent is tuition fees by 10 per cent during definitely a good thing," Jackson the meeting, one week after John said. Snobelen, minister of education Colleges are restricted as to and training, granted them the where the money can go. Thirty per power to do so. cent of the increase must go back to College -^jwsidcnt Gary students who need financial assis- Polonsky said he had considered. tance. Al Durham, this works out to waiting until the March board about $38 from each student. meeting to make a decision, but felt Had the school decided to that the students needed to know charge different amounts, Jackson what the school would be doing. says, some students may have been "It's not our style to fiddle," unable to take a program because Polonsky said. "What is there to of their income or financial status. gain by keeping students and appli- During the board meeting cants in the dark." Polonsky stressed the school's The increase did not come as a commitment to students. shock to Don Hargcst, vice-presi- "We're the only college in dent of finance and administration, Ontario that declares to the world and treasurer to the board. that no student shall be denied "If you go back to our forecast access to this college because of in our budgets a couple of years financial hardship," he said. ago, we had forecasted a 15 per The college will be putting forth cent increase." more than the 30 per cent to help College tuition fees rose 15 per students. Through the Creating cent last September and a total of Futures fundraising plan, $1 mil- 11 per cent over the previous two lion will be put into a student trust years, bringing the total increases fund. When the money is raised, to 36 per cent in four years. possibly as early as March 1 this In a memo sent to the board, year, the government will match it Polonsky and student association with an additional $1 million. president Clair Roxburgh say; "No In 12 months (March 1 1996 to one likes to raise tuition. If we did- March 1 1997) the student trust Ifs noiiiination tinie for n't deem it necessary to maintain fund is expected to increase from and. enhance quality and access, we $831,000 to over $3 million. wouldn't be recommending it to "We know that more and more you." students are under the gun finan- student directors & DCSA Shawn Jackson, a member of cially,". Polonsky said. "We are the student association and the going to be able to help way more BY ROB BURBIDGE ous years, students voted for. class presidents in board of governors, said he students with meaningful assis- Chronicle staff ^ -^ September.'^'T-';^,^''- ". -, '.' . believes students knew this was tance if they need it." If you want to represent the students in yourprogram Student directors will represent every college pro- coming. next year, get your campaign in gear student repre- gram at the'main campus, Durham University students' sentatives will be elected on the same day as the DCSA and students at the Whitby campus.

: . :'i:' executive. '. ’ ’ . DCSA president Clau Roxburgh said that for one- And the nomination deadline, Feb.-21 at noon, is fast' year programs (such as dental assistant) and all programs approaching. at Whitby, by-elections will be held m September. As well as voting for eight DCSA executive positions While the current class presidents represent only stu- and a board of governors representative, students will dents in their class, each student director will represent Full Our Lady Peace Nominations for stu- vote for student directors; March 12. all the students in a program. coverage dent director and While tile entire student body votes for the executive Student directors will have more responsibility than DCSA positions end and board positions, students vote only for the director class presidents. While class presidents attend one meet- page 12 at noon representing their program. , . ing per month, student directors will attend one or two Friday Students are now represented by about 100 class pres- meetings per month and sit on committees. Student Lords V-ball team idents. Next year they will be represented by about 50 directors who perform their responsibilities will receive student directors. The Student Association proposed this a $100 honorarium each semester. clinches first place The next Chronicle change last month and the senate approved it last week. page 21 will be out March 11 The senate is made up of five faculty members. In previ- Please see DCSA page 2 2 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 .UP FRONT. SA wants y ou to run Late st software in u se Continued from pg. 1 Students looking for an even bigger challenge next year can run for one of eight Whitby skills DCSA executive positions. As well, a student volunteer to centre gives DC sit on the board of governors is needed. students experience Students can run for pres- ident, vice-president of with latest finance, V.P. of social affairs, software V.P. of public relations and in interactive lab promotions, V.P. of intramu- rals, V.P. of athletics, V.P. of BY B.J. STURMAN

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administration. Chronicle staff __ This year the DCSA presi- You say there's no time to go dent made $5,500, while vice- back to school to learn computer presidents got $5,000. software? Well Durham The incoming executive Management Centre at the can vote on whether to Durham College Whitby campus increase their pay by up to has the solutioninteractive five per cent. The current computer training. executive did not accept an The Interactive Learning Lab increase. is open to everyone in the com- The campaign begins munity. The classes are self- March 3 and ends on election directed to allow students to day, March 12. Candidates work around their schedule and will give speeches at the to work at thair own pace. Simcoe building (March 4 at Bev Turner, vice-president of noon), at the Whitby campus Business Skills Development, (March 5 at 1 p.m.), the main said the Interactive Learning cafeteria (March 10 at noon) Lab is here to respond to the and at E.F. Taylor's (March needs of the community. 11 at noon). "The business world needs to Advance polls will be set be constantly upgrading their up, March 6, at the Simcoe skills in order to stay competi- building ( 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.), tive," Turner said. "So we are the Whitby campus (noon - 2 helping them meet that need."

p.m.), and residence (4 p.m. Students can start at the 8 p.m.). The main poll will be basic level and move on to inter- set up in the cafeteria on mediate and advanced levels of election day, March 12 (10 computer programs. There are Photo by B.J. Sturman a.m. - 3 p.m.). choices from Windows 95 to Lcrle Cook, assistant at the Interactive Learning Lab, helps a student with computer If any student director Powerpoint 7.0 for Windows. skills In the lab. Software offered Includes Windows 3.2, Windows 95 and Powerpoint 7.0. positions remain empty after Students can sign up for one pro- Students can sign up for one program or a combination of programs. the election, the positions gram or a combination of pro- will be made available to grams. work. people who go over things and She said students will receive incoming first-year students Lorie Cook, administrative Each course has a set number can't quite grasp it, I'll be able to a certificate upon completion of in September. assistant at the Interactive of hours that have to be complet- come over and sit with them," their program. Nomination packages for Learning Lab, said students who ed to pass. she said. People can register for classes student director positions know they will continue on Cook said students book what People who are thinking now by phone, mail or in person. can be picked up in the pit, through basic level to intermedi- time they want to be there and about registering for courses There is also a direct line to the the DCSA office, the Durham ate level can buy the two pro- for how long. don't have to be computer computer lab to let people know University Centre office and grams as a package. "They are completely in con- experts. if there is an available seat. the Whitby campus student "Instead of paying for a basic trol of how long it's going to take Cook said the Interactive The lab is open Monday to services office, starting Feb. program and an intermediate them to complete that program," Learning Lab offers Windows Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 17. program," she said, "students she said. 3.2 and Windows 95 basic. Registrations are done at the Nomination packages for can pay a one-time fee for both." She said the programs are 'That is starting at ground Interactive Learning Lab or call executive positions will be Once students decide on a self-taught, and exercises and level," she said. "It goes over their direct line (905) 721-3328 available in the DCSA office. software program it's up to them tests are built in. exercises on how to use the or 1-800-816-3615.

to book time at the lab to do the "That way if there are some mouse." . Interior design students off to New York

BY STEPHANIE MORGAN affordability. The class package was created based on Chronicle staff the information presented. The trip is scheduled for Feb. 23 to March 3, interior Part-time jobs, parents and a little help from OSAP. design's only break until the completion of the course in Some interior design students would do anything, December.Brown said the director informed the depart- despite the termination of their program, to be able to ment in December '95 that the program was being cut travel to New York with fellow classmates and teachers for financial reasons. He said he is still waiting for offi- Richard Brown and Herb Klassen. cial documentation. Even though the interior design program is ending "We've never had anyone, officially, from any upper as of December '97, some of the remaining students are management area ever speak to us," Brown said. planning to travel to New York for design exposure. "We've never even had a memo." Twelve to 14 students will visit art museums, art gal- Because of the program being cut, second-year stu- leries, architectural offices, The Pratt Institute design dents are required to attend school through the summer school and Radio City Music Hall. Brown is content to complete the course. with the number of students going, although he had Brown said the students feel as though they are hoped all 48 interior design students could go. Photo by Stephanie Morgan being ignored. Learning to deal with the newly imple- "I think if just two of them went to New York, they mented modular system and having to sacrifice their should be plastered all over the newspaper," he said. Instructor Richard Brown and Interior design summer are major adjustments, "In light of everything, they haven't lost their desire students. Some will go to New York. "Everything had to happen faster than normal," and enthusiasm. They're still out there." Brown said. Fortunately, they haven't lost, any stu« Others can't go because they can't afford it. Hotel All second-year students had to research New York, dents because of it. This year's second-year interior and airfare cost $295. Brown estimates an additional selecting one retail building, a public building, a night design class has the highest retention in the history of $100 for personal expenses. club, an eating place, and a design school, and present the course and last year Durham received 90 applica- "I, even aa a teacher, was struggling with the whole their information. Students also had to include festi- tions from outside the area, he said. financial thing," Brown said. vals, special events and places to visit, focusing on .Up FRONT. The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 3 Laser printing goe s user-pay BY HEATHER VOLLICK -- -______ *" Chronicle staff______The college is encouraging teachers to have students e-mail their projects and assign- Students started 10 ments to reduce paper. paying cents per copy to Some teachers use laser printers in the college on Valentine's are already using e-mail for Day. assignments. Laser printing "It requires a little more effort on the fac- will be available only in rooms ulty's B291, C138, C246, H215 and room 1300 part to mark stuff." in the Mather said he Simcoe building. The printers can be used for is expecting complaints high-quality about the pay for print system because people documents, including resumes. take Free printing is still available in the PC labs printing for granted. using dot-matrix 'The $75 fee that the students pay, to the printers, which replace the best laser printers that had been used of my knowledge, is to buy computers, in the labs. not to pay for Last fall the college announced plans to supplies." make students pay to use the Faculty and students asked for some time laser printers. to get used to the John Mather, director of computer informa- idea of using pay for print tion services, said the equipment used to machines. charge Students have to students had been slated to be turned on Jan. 6, get used to sending a doc- 1997. ument to the printer and then going to the printer, Mather said the college had several technical placing their card in the machine and problems with the releasing their document from the print equipment. Students have queue. had problems selecting the printer their docu- Mather said the ment is queued to when there are two printers only issue the college has in the room. yet to resolve is: what happens when a stu- "We have kind of been dent runs out of money on their card in the spoon-feeding people middle of a print? into the process, so I thought by now we would have it turned on," he said. Some suggestions would be to delete the Students can put print job or borrow money from a friend's money on their student card. card using the Mini Manager, a machine locat- He said the ed outside the library. The machine accepts $2, college originally planned to $5, $10 or $20, put the laser printers in a central location with Mather said the new Photo by Heather Vollick some computers so students wouldn't system will help dis- have to courage people outside the college from Third-year human resource management go to a lab. This would have given stu- using student Debble Jukes dents who want to do school paper for personal use. Non-students can puts money on her card to pay for laser printing. resumes easier access to use dot-matrix printers. the lasers. "WetfVW would1 .t like * to No more pay for print labs will be added ensure our students have priori- Mather said the college provides "decent" free print- next year, said Mather. ties." ing in lab every using the dot-matrix printers. 'The intention was never to have pay for print in Until now free laser printing was available to anyone Teachers will have an override capability for courses printing personal documents. every room. The intention was to have pay for print that require students to use the laser printers, he said. laser printing somewhere in the facility." 4 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997

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Publisher: Margaret Scott EdUor-liT-Chlel: Gerald Rose Ad minager: Bill MTTlott Can we really afford more tuition hikes? Letters to the Ed itor. Tuition. Many students have problems coming up with the money they need to pay it, so they turn to the Ontario Student To the editor: Assistance Program (OSAP). To the editor: The effects of any tuition hike by the government is felt by stu- "Student centre wrist band policy in effect." What dents who now have to make up the difference. Many student It has become a standing complaint at would those words mean to you? To my 16-year-old bodies protest of tuition increases. Durham College that students must fight brother and I, it simply means that he would have to The government has hiked tuition every year of the past five. for valuable computer time. Their dilemma wear a wristband preventing him from drinking Fees rose 15 per cent last year and 10 per cent the previous two has not fallen on deaf ears. The same prob- alcohol. A small price to pay to see your favorite for colleges, and 20 per cent last year and 10 per cent the previ- lem is often a topic for discussion among band.

ous two for universities. Each time, the increase has been met by faculty full-time and part-time. And it To the student centre it means that, unless the student protests. has led to considerations as to how this show is sold out, if you are underage and not a stu- Now the government has empowered colleges and universities problem might best be resolved to every- dent of Durham College you cannot attend the show. to be able to raise tuition by 10 per cent next year; a decision that one's satisfaction. This would be acceptable if not for the following: has already seen protest from U of T students who locked them- ' First, it is necessary to define the prob- 1) At the time of purchase, there was no posting selves in the school president's office. lem and, in all fairness, I can only do this of what the "Student Centre Wristband Policy" is. Average tuition for colleges and universities is $1,275 and from a teacher's point of view; although I 2) At the time of purchase, it was casually stated $2,935 respectively. Such a hike would increase these numbers have heard several students snarling their to the ticket seller, whom I know personally, that my to $1,530 and $3,522. displeasure after having been tossed from a wife, my YOUNGER brother and myself would be With students having' difficulty meeting these hikes as is, how classroom for rude conduct. attending the Our Lady Peace show. At this time, are they to be expected to make up the almost $300 extra? This So, let's compromise. the seller could've said that if he's under 19, he doesn't even include the cost of books and materials, which also If extra terminals are available, teach- couldn't come in. seem to rise every year. ers should feel obliged to let other students 3) The Headstones show had many wristband Durham College's Board of Governors decided to raise tuition us them unless special circumstances are wearers. One kid in line in front of us was a student by 10 per cent for next year. Can students really afford this? in effect; a test, for example. at Eastdale. Why was this policy not in effect that The government is trying to sugar coat this by giving an addi- Students should show at least a mod- night, even though it was printed on the tickets? tional $150 million dollars to OSAP. This they say, will allow icum of common courtesy. If they need a Does this have to do with the popularity of the band them to assist a greater number of students. How is this possible terminal, they should arrive at a classroom or the number of tickets sold? It should have to do when tuition is going up? That additional money will only go to before classes start. Seek out the presid- with responsibility. offset the tuition increase for the students who would normally ing teacher and ask permission to use the I am not writing this for myself or my wife, but for get OSAP anyway. terminal. an unemployed 16-year-old boy who for a month OSAP is also increasing the amount students have pay back If students arrive late to a classroom, worked his ass off to pay for a ticket to see his before the loan will be forgiven from $6,000 to $7,000. wait a few seconds and observe what is tak- favorite band, only to be callously turned away by a Canada is supposed to have a government that ensures its cit- ing place. If the teacher is lecturing to the non-caring individual yelling, "If you are not a stu- izens have accessibility to an affordable education. Where is this class, go have a coffee. Teachers really dent and you are underage, you might as well sell affordable education? Why is the government making it increas- don't like to be interrupted in the middle of your ticket now." ingly difficult for its citizens to go to school? a lecture. Two minutes before the doors Opened, the man- Everyone has a right to an education. But that right is gradu- Since Durham College offers practical ager made his announcement. After a brief conver- ally changing from everyone to anyone who has the money, training to its students who are then sation with the man, I turned to my brother, who Does Canada want an educational system much like that of the expected to enter the real world of business was obviously very upset, and shrugged my shoul- States where it costs much more to go to school than it does here? and industry, it might also be of benefit to ders. The $60 we got from scalping our tickets meant Where will it end? Students currently pay a small percentage ensure that when these people graduate nothing to him.I am left with these questions. Isn't of the cost of sending someone to school, the rest is subsidized by they are aware of the common courtesies. scalping tickets illegal? Did the band know about the government. Will they eventually end up paying the fall 100 Displaying polite behavior while still at col- the manager of the student centre turning away per cent? While they're at it, the government might as well just lege would be a good start. their fans at the door, telling them to scalp their privatize all post-secondary institutions. tickets? Wake up Parliament Hill. Canadians deserve an affordable Rob Paxton education, especially in a time when jobs are becoming more spe- (Rob Paxton teaches English part- Rob Swan

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Publlihtr: Margaret Scott EdItor-ln-Chlel: Gerald Rose ConulUng editor; GInny Colling Photography editor: Ray Blomme Ad manager: Bill Merriott Technical coneultant: Parh Colmer, Robin Pereira, Al Foumler The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 6 RCMP looks for recruits at D C BY CHRIS KEUKEN was anticipating the test. Chronicle staff "I'm just hoping to get a The next time you're investi- chance to move on to the next gated by the RCMP, it just might phase of the testing," he said. be by one of your old college bud- The test was preceded by an dies. information session several Last week, the RCMP held weeks ago, also held here at the recruitment testing at DC, look- college. Fifty-five students ing for prospective police candi- attended the information ses- dates. sion, but only 31 wrote the test, Thirty-one people wrote the Arsenault said the difference test, most of them Law and in attendance doesn't necessarily Security students. mean a loss of interest by the "Colleges are a good place to students. recruit people," said Const. Interested students were Marie Arsenault. "Especially given a book with sample ques- ones with law programs." tions, but most said they didn't Testing was held here study for it. because DC offers rooms big "You can't really study for it," enough to accommodate the said Musson. 'You just gotta large number of students who know it." would be writing the test. The Students who wrote the test RCMP testing centre in will be mailed their results by Bowmanville can accommodate April. only 16 people at a time. If they pass the test, they'll go The test itself was an aptitude on to do physical endurance test with categories ranging tests, and psychological evalua- from observation and logic to tions. English composition and memo- If those are passed, then a six- ry. month training program begins "I'm very nervous," said in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jacquie Musson, a first-year Anyone who wasn't able to Law and Security student. "But write the test can contact the Photo by Elizabeth Schillings I'm looking forward to it." RCMP in Bowmanville for the Second-year law and security administration student Jeremy Lefebvre is one of 30 Shane Ollerton, also a first- next recruitment testing session students to write the RCMP recruitment test held at the college. year Law and Security student, in the fall. Under-aged Our Lady Peace fan Oshawa CAW local 222 donates $250,000 to DUC denied access to concert at E.P's LANA PRICE BY to match it," says Weir. Chronido staff _ BY ROB BURBIDGE He said that, for past events, pamphlets 'That's the cut-off date for

describing the policy were available at the tuck their contribution." Chronicle staff_ __ shop, where tickets are sold, but that none were The Durham College and The campaign has already For at least one fan of Our Lady Peace, all was given out this time. University Centre Fund collected $372,000 towards not peaceful when the band played E.P. Taylor's, "(That) is something we will have to correct," he received a welcome donation the fund from staff, students Feb. 6. said. recently. and board members, said Tim Swan, 16, had a ticket for the show but Gardner said that in the future they'll try to Oshawa CAW local 222 will MaryLynn West-Moynes, went home early without seeing his favorite group. make it painfully obvious to people what the rules contribute $250,000 to the executive director of commu- He arrived at the concert as a guest of his broth- are. fund over a five-year period. nications and development, er Rob, a second-year entertainment administra- "For upcoming (events) we will make sure that The first $160,000 Will be for the college. tion student. But the brothers didn't find out until people know absolutely what's going on," he said. matched dollar for dollar by Durham College president too late that Tim, who isn't a student of Durham "It was an oversight and I have apologized to Rob the provincial government; Gary Polonsky said another College, is ineligible to attend licensed events at personally for it. I didn't realize that he was under The college is hoping to six-figure contribution is the school. the impression that it was OK (for his brother to raise $12 million over the next being offered, from an As part of Durham College's all ages event attend)." five years,for both the college unnamed contributor. access policy, students of the college who are Boudreau said that while he wouldn't hesitate and university. The money The next target group for' younger than 19 can attend licensed pubs if they to give people a refund, no one asked. will be used to upgrade and campaign contributions is wear wristbands, but underage guests cannot. He said he didn't expect people to ask for add to present programs and College alumni, said West- Guests who are over 18 are admitted if they are refunds because, with the demand for tickets that install new ^equipment and Moynes. The canvassing with a Durham College student. night, people were able to get more for their tickets technology. began on Monday Feb. 10. Rob Swan said that when he bought tickets for by scalping them. CAW secretary treasurer "We've sent out 9,000 let- himself, his wife and his brother, he wasn't aware "What else would they do?" asked Boudreau. Dave Broadbent, who is also a ters to those who were alumni that his brother was ineligible to attend. The Swans scalped their three tickets for $60. member of the Durham prior to '90, and made 4,500 He added that when-he saw "student centre Tickets cost $12 for Durham students and $16 for College board of governors, phone calls to alumni from '69 wristband policy" on the ticket, he thought his non-students. The 400 tickets sold out in three made the announcement at to '91," said West-Moynes. brother would be allowed in, wearing a wristband. hours. Boudreau said that's unprecedented for an 'Feb. 12 board meeting. "We want to make the $1 But'wristbands are only for underage students event at the student centre.' Broadbent was pleased million mark before March 31 of Durham College. They trade their student cards Boudreau said he had discussions with two with the pledge and hopes so that we will have more for wristbands before entering a pub and aren't other ticket holders who didn't have the required that other .organizations in money for students in need." served alcohol. At the end of the night, the stu- identification. the area f/ifi consider dp^ng :...' Lori Connor and Ann Weir, dents have to be "wearing the wristbands to get "What happened with them I'm not aware of," the same. of the college, are recruiting their I.D. cards back. he said. "Maybe they said, *0h maybe I better go "If we can establish a uni- volunteers' to help out with Student centre manager Andre. Boudreau said home and get my student card.' Maybe they didn't versity in Durham it would ' phoning alumni. ' : it's possible some ticket buyers didn't know about have their student cards." .keep students close to their A $6 levy for fundraising to the policy regarding underage guests. Boudreau said he doubts any other policy would families," he said; "Many of be added to next September's "I can't guarantee that every single ticket buyer be acceptable. the people involved with the tuition fees was also agreed on is adequately made aware (of the policy)," said "I don't think anyone's going to be.interested in union have' children attend- by the board at the Feb. 12 College students," ing, so they have an inter- meeting. an taking risks non-Durham or, ' Boudreau. "So there's always opportunity for with ' ! ' human error." he said. est" " ' ’ ’ "It may be difficult for stu- Mike Gardner, the Student Association's vice- He added there would be too much risk involved The first’’ $1 million collect- dents to set up fundraisers, to president of social affairs, said the policy has been in allowing underage people who aren't students of ed goes to the students-in- make contributions," said the same since the building opened in September the college into the pubs. need fund, says Ann Weir of Bonnie Ginter-Brown, execu- 1995: He said underage Durham College students are the DC alumni office. tive director of student ser- He added, however, that ticket buyers who less of a risk because they are required to leave "But all fundraising for this vices. 'This way they don't aren't familiar with the student centre's rules heed their student I.D. cards with staff. fund has to be finished by have to worry about it; it's more information than the words "student centre But, he added, staff have no legal right to hold March 81 for the government automatic." wristband policy" printedon the tickets. other pieces of identification. 6. The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 CAMPUS Students raise money, awareness Students Foundation surf the for Heart and Stroke Internet everyone's busy schedule. DC student She said she hopes the people for work who participated in the event ambassadors kick feel good about themselves for supporting a good cause. prospects up their heals "I hope they continue on with for participating in activities and BY CHRIS KEUKEN a cause being healthy," Dolan said. Chronicle staff____' good Kelly Gillis, a second-year BY B.J. STURMAN entertainment student, and Looking for a job? Have Chronicle staff Holly Clodd, in third-year opera- training but nowhere to tions management, were the co- apply it? No job prospects Your heart is racing, sweat is ordinators of the event. Gillis after graduation? pouring off your face, but there said the event was well orga- If these questions apply are no worries about how social- nized. to you, it might be worth ly improper you look because it's The Student Ambassadors your while to check out

all for a good cause the Heart had posters up telling students Career Edge. and Stroke Foundation. about the event. She said 10 to Career Edge is an inter- The Student Ambassadors 11 people called for pledge forms net service invited students to join in the before Tuesday. provided fun of Jump for Heart on "We were hoping for more," by many Tuesday, Feb. 11. she said. large cor- This was their fourth year Gillis had skipping ropes porations,' being involved with The Heart placed all around the pit for stu- including and Stroke Foundation. dents to pick up to join in the IBM, GM The Student Ambassadors' fun and show their support. and Ford. goal was to make the community "It didn't matter if they had The and the college aware of what pledges or not," she said. site is located at heart diseases can do to people Clodd said she was glad to see www.careeredge.com. It and how living healthier will people were there. She said it offers internship place- help cut down on the risk of hav- was great to see a few outsiders ments for graduates from ing heart problems. joining in to skip with every- high school, college or uni- versity. Siobhan Dolan, a second-year body. Photo by B.J. Slurman public relations students who "It's a lot of fun," she said. " The internships are from does promotions for the Student And it's good for showing our Student ambassador Robin Bouwhuls gets into the swing companies across Canada. Ambassadors, said they found awareness." of the Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. The placement itself can be success with the Heart and "We didn't have a goal for dol- they did well for promoting it tered." anywhere in the country Stroke Foundation in the paat lar amount," she said. "Our goal and getting students out." Steffler said the Heart and and will last six, nine or 12 and decided to continue the tra- was awareness." She said the Heart and Stroke Stroke Foundation gives each months. - dition. Jodi Steffler, exercise events Foundation runs promotions participants a cheque worth five Students can check ’’’"out 'They are going to try and co-ordinator for the Heart and throughout the province. per cent of the money raised. the web page themselves or beat what they raised in previ- Stroke Foundation Durham East The goal this year is to get 45 "It's a thank you from the visit the Career and ous years," Dolan said. "It's office, was at the Jump for Heart schools doing the Jump for Heart and Stroke Foundation." Employment Centre in always a challenge for the new to help out the Student Heart, 16 schools doing Hoops The Student Ambassadors B205. ambassadors and it's something Ambassadors. She said she was for Heart and seven or eight raised over $300. Gillis said Allison .Gaverluk, a fun to do." happy with the turnout. health clubs doing a Fit for they are going to give their five work studies student, pulls She said the Ambassadors "It's very good," Stonier said. Heart event. per cent cheque back to the jobs from the site weekly. didn't get a big crowd staying "It's hard in such a large school "We are halfway there," she Heart and Stroke Foundation. "We've pulled over 260 around for long because of to get everybody doing it, but said. "Thirty schools are regis- jobs since the site started last October," she said. "Ten to 20 new jobs are posted every Friday. CONSIDER THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Gaverluk said most of the jobs posted on the site are gone within a week. PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAM DEGREE & CERTIFICATE STUDIES Anyone who applies needs Are you at least 20 years old? Have you If you have completed a 2 or 3 year college to do so quickly. . 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Get $7fiU towciid.s iln THE $750 GM GRAD PROG RAM . FOR DETAI LS CALL 1 -800-G M-DR 1 V E CAMPUS The Chronicle. February 18, 1997 7 LCB O workers fight privatization BYRYPATIT.TRATMnn PAUL TRAINOR I: ~~-A Chronicle etaff______Another concern is privatiza- tion The provincial government CONTROLLING ALCOHOL SALES MAY REDUCE CRIME hasn't worked in Alberta. has been talking about privatiz- Larry Cerini, a grocery buyer ing the LCBO. But LCBO for Knob Hill, said they would employees, hope to persuade the A report by The National Conference of State consider selling alcohol in their government from acting. Legislators in the U.S. found stores if privatization occurred, John Coones, president of that incidents of crime but they would take a look at the what happened union, presented a proposal and motor vehicle fatalities were higher in states in Alberta. called Home "People thought they could Grown Solution: get The LCBO of the future, to the where privatization occurred, compared with states in rich by selling alcohol, but it provincial government. which alcohol sales were controlled. hasn't happened," he said. The proposal calls for the gov- Coones agrees privatization ernment to allow LCBO stores to in Alberta hasn't worked, be open on Sunday. "People in the first year or two thought: This isn't "All we're simply saying is if a Controlled such a bad States ideaI can go to the corner community wants to have their average and liquor store open on Sunday, pick up a bottle'," he said. Motor vehicle "What's happened is the majori- then we should be there to pro- fatalities vide 1992 ...... 634.0 . . .. ty of people who opened these it," Coones said. "If a com- Violent crimes per munity doesn't want (LCBO stores are not making money. 100,000 population 1992.. .390,3 stores) to open on Sunday then . .. . They thought they were going to by all means we should not Alcohol-related motor become millionaires overnight." open vehicle fatalities on Sunday in that particular 1992. . .. .263.61 ... The biggest concern with pri- area." Homicides per vatization is that minors might Many residents 100,000 pop. 1992 ...... 6.63 be able to get alcohol more easi- of Ontario ly. have concerns about privatizing the LCBO. One of them is Viola There are those who believe Burns of Toronto. Burns doesn't that variety stores won't check weekend," Bums said. Coones isn't sure privatising back. When that happens it's the for proof of age because they have a problem with allowing Ouellette agreed that the time the LCBO is still an issue with public who LCBO stores pays." have to make money. But others to stay open later of year had an effect on the $5- the government. There are many concerns with in the evening, but she is against believe variety stores might be million profit earned when the "I think during their cam- privatization. more successful than Sunday openings. LCBO on LCBO opened Christmas Eve paign it was something they First there is the question of stores in cutting down on minors "I don't see any reason for the in 1996. assumed a lot of people might how society will be LCBO stores to affected. being able to buy alcohol. open on "It's like a lot of things," like," he said. "I don't think they In the U.S., a report compiled Sunday," Burns said. "Sunday is Variety stores are monitored Ouellette said. "There's a think that way now and I think by the National Conference of on a daily basis and a day of rest and stores should be demand for it at if they're that time of they've had a chance to look at State Legislators compared how caught selling alcohol to a minor, closed, especially liquor and beer year." the revenue side stores." of it." alcohol affected society in states they'll lose their licence. LCBO . Coones also wants LCBO Ouellette said privatization where it was controlled com- stores Meanwhile, Oshawa stores to are not monitored, so if MPP provide more services, hasn't been an issue in caucus pared to states where it's pri- they sell alcohol to a Jerry Ouellette doesn't think such as minor, accepting payment for lately, but both sides are still vate. The report found violent nobody knows about it. community groups will allow hydro bills, and he wants them promoting their cases. crimes were 86 per cent higher LCBO stores to. open on "As an employee of the LCBO Sunday to sell fishing and hunting "There's a strong group out in states that had privatized I can or evan stay open later at night. turn away 10 or 20 people licences. He thinks LCBO stores there actively promoting the pri- alcohol, compared to states a dayit doesn't cost me a penny i "There's a lot of groups active- should also be used to provide vatization of the LCBO, and the where alcohol ly sales were con- at the end of the week," Coones campaigning to make sure banking services. LCBO is actively campaigning trolled. Also, states with priva- said. "In business they don't on you're compet- open Sundays," He said there were some against it," Ouellette said. tized systems had 49 per cent ing" with all those other private Ouellette said. towns up north where there's not On the revenue side, the more alcohol-related motor vehi- dealers out there. The union report shows that enough people to build a bank. LCBO earns between $600 mil- cle fatalities and there were 75 "You can either pay your in 1995 LCBO stores were Consequently, the people in lion and $700 million annually. per cent more homicides per mortgage and bills or you don't allowed to open on Sunday, Dec. those communities must travel If the government decides to pri- 100,000 people. survive, so the temptation to sell 24. On that day an additional $5 to the next town to do their vatize, it could receive a one- Other concerns about privati- to minors is tremendous." million in profit was earned for banking, so he wants them to time payment of between $2 bil- zation include the potential for Cerini believes the sale of the government. have the option of using LCBO lion and $3 billion, according to many jobs being lost. alcohol to minors could be con- Burns feels that figure is mis- stores for banking services. Coones. Coones estimates more than trolled by checking identifica- leading because it was "The government is crying for "If the government ends up 15,000 jobs will be lost, with at tion. Christmas Eve and everything money," Coones said. "Use losing that money every year, least 5,000 coming from the "It will liave to be like ciga- was closed the next day. LCBO stores to provide more they will try to make it up some- LCBO itself. rettes," he said. "You have to ask "If they want to open the services to the public and some where else," he said. "They have "If they privatize it means the to see age of majority cards. LCBO one Sunday on a trial of these ideas that we proposed to cut something, or they have to destruction of the Ontario wine With a store like Knob Hill it basis they should pick a Sunday will provide revenue for the gov- increase taxes. They'll never let industry, and Brewers Retail won't be a problem." that doesn't take place on a long ernment." it go without trying to make it will be dismantled," he said. But Coones doesn't believe checking identification to buy cigarettes has worked, so he can't see how it would work to monitor alcohol sales. 'There's so many places sell- ing cigarettes that there's no CANADA'S BEST possible way it can be policed," he said. 'The same thing will happen with alcohol; you won't LIV] KLADCKS be able to police it." However, Peter Stevenson of INC KIDIBLL BOOKS Thornhill believes that variety stores would be more careful AM.\/1.\(, CHVSIAL.S than LCBO stores when it comes to making sure they're not sell- 1 1U.L LLC TUKLS ing alcohol to minors. "Let's face it: private retail D I M 0 S & P R 1 / L S outlets have more to lose if they sell to underage customers," he said. "If liquor and beer were sold through private retail out- lets and some of them weren't careful with sales to minors, their licence would be lifted. .-1 i/ni ( s s i0 ii $b. 00 "Since LCBO stores first went Ci o o il it en il 1 1 n'ccA into business they've been the only source for all booze con- sumed by kids." F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 2 , 2 3 Ouellette agreed variety stores had more to lose than Kinsmen Community Centre LCBO stores. lUy Culbuume St (at McMillan), Oshawa. 'They can lose their licences," he said., 'The LCBOwhat do they get if they sell to a minor?" 8 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 CAMPUS Panic disorder: Life out of control people who BY LANA PRICE suffer from the disorder by situations. Many with the Chronicle providing information on disorder take medica- staff group meetings About 18 years ago it was found that tion to lessen the symptoms, gays and doctors and research. 60 Shaniko per cent of the men in alcoholics Williams. Josey wakes up dreading the Their published information states two anonymous were suffering from day. Looking out the window thinking anxiety The Clarke Institute states that cer- to five per cent of the population suffers disorder and self-medicating with alcohol, tain types about the drive into Toronto nils her with from panic attacks. But ofantidepressants can used for Williams, says says Williams. So it's not just women who treatment because they have anti-anxiety anxiety. After getting into the car and the average is closer to 10 per cent. are vulnerable, taking the turn-off to the 401 her heart and anti-panic effects. However some The disorder usually appears in the The physical symptoms of a panic medications have starts to pound. late teens or side effects, which is Into twenties, says Williams. attack vary from person to person, says why doses are usually decreased Out in the traffic, surrounded by fast "Sex, age or ethnicity have nothing to do Mueller. Some over moving cars and people have one particular time. transport trucks her with who it affects." symptom that affects them more than chest begins to hurt, everything seems Cutting back on the medication can be It has two main origins, she says. others. a surreal. 40 double-edged sword. "I'm on much About per cent of cases have a bio- According to the Clarke Institute, lower doses now Her throat constricts, it's hard to chemical factor than in the past," says involved, the other 60 per panic disorder can have its roots in genet- Craig, who prefers not to give his name. breathe, her palms are sweaty making it cent have roots in fears and phobias that ic, hard to biological and psychological factors. "But without a certain amount of pills the grip the wheel. She has to pull develop from traumas or bad compul- About 25 per cent of family over before exhaustion sets in. Faced members of a panic attacks would return and I could with sions. panic disorder also suffer from the disor- not function." an anxiety-producing situation Shaniko Agoraphobia is the moat prevalent der. has panic attacks. Brian, (not his name) has suffered form of panic disorder, says Williams. The institute saya that some people "For years it limited everything I did. I "Those from panic attacks since a bad car acci- with a light case of it can function may be hypersensitive to pharmacological dent about five years A head couldn't leave the house, not even to put and even travel, but they have ago. injury to have agents or to natural brain chemistry. to his frontal lobe triggered his panic the garbage out, because I'd have an certain people or belongings with them to They attack," she also show different responses to dif- attacks. says. feel secure." ferent forms of stress. Also In the face of real danger this for some "The medications aren't doing a damn extreme But it can be one of the most crippling women, hormones can play a big role in response can be essential to survival. But forms of thing for me,even though I continue to anxiety. A person with an the number and severity of attacks. take them," says Brian. with panic disorder the reaction usually extreme case can be afraid of open spaces occurs One of the first steps to self-improve- "I try positive thinking and distraction without need. and people and can spend most ofhia time ment is cognitive According to the Freedom behavior therapy with a but little seems to help. I feel I need to be from Fear inside, unable to work, socialize, or bring psychologist. Patients learn positive Foundation in Toronto, people experience the kids to reassessed. school, she says. thinking and visualization. "A good support system their attacks differently. This is why the foundation is essential," Some has a pen- Some of the distortions of this kind of says Josey. To help sufferers when things people have episodic outbreaks, pal support network for housebound anx- thinking include all-or-nothing once a month, some have them everyday. thinking, go wrong. Kayla, (not her name) feels iety suffers. So they can interact and oyergeneralization, dwelling on the nega- totally alone when And about 20.30 per cent of individuals share their experiences she's in crisis. with each other. tives, jumping to conclusions, magnifying "I question whether it's all in my head continue to have symptoms on a long- It's not a simple disorder. Some people the term basis. issue, and self-blame. because my husband tolls me it is. I called have attacks without any sort of trigger, This therapy can include exposure to There are two overlying fears with him last night from work because I felt an this says Rose Marie Mueller, research coordi- symptoms or situations to lessen the fear. attack disorder, one is that you will die from the nator of coming on and he told me to get a the Clarke Institute in Toronto. Cognitive behavior therapy is about 90 handle on it and hung attack; the other is that you will go over "They can be up." sitting down watching a per cent effective, says Williams. Coping also involves other techniques the edge and never come back. great show or sweeping the floor and have As a "Both compliment to drug therapy, suf- like distraction, says Josey. "When some- are false and there has never an attack out of the blue. In this kind of ferers can do exercises to help been a documented case of either them- one feels an attack coming on they should happen- case it can ruin a person's life." selves. One technique is diaphragmatic or focus on ing," says Deborah Williams executive something they need to do even if Another common type of panic disorder abdominal breathing, says Williams. it's trivial," director of the Free from Fear Foundation ia social phobia. According to the C(arke It's in Picketing. trained breathing that gets air into Having a healthy sense of humor has Institute it's characterized by severe anx- the bottom of the lungs to the The Free from Fear Foundation in iety or diaphragm. been crucial for me, says Josey. "It helps discomfort related to social situa- Helping to get oxygen to all parts of the to minimize the PJcJcering and the unrelated Freedom tions. They have a fear fear and keeps my feet on from of being observed, body, especially the brain, have a calm- the ground." Fear Foundation in Toronto serve judged, ridiculed, or inadequate in social ing effect. THE TH I RSTV MONK Get Results //^^^^^ CELEBRATES: in rt PUB NIGHT Minutes EVERY TUESDAY!!

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Pickard phone call made to the automated said students will get a much phone service. If a student hangs BY TIM PARADIS small thing, but any little surf the net faster reply to their loan applica- up after 10 seconds there will be Chronicle staff bit helps." tions. no charge. This service also Since February is Heart or pick up She said there was a significant requires identification. Month, the Heart and cost to go-on-line, but the ministry Pickard said the financial aid Some Durham Region Stroke Foundation will be made an ofler to pay half the cost. department is happy with these restaurants are joining working hard to bring the to She said it has phone find reached the point new systems because it gives forces with the Heart and attention to the number one now that all universities and col- them immediate information Stroke Foundation of killer in Canada. out about loans leges have go on-line because the about a student and they don't Ontario to celebrate Heart The foundation has ministry is downsizing. have to phone the ministry and month during February. launched the Multi-Million "We are printing up informa- wait for someone to call back. When customers visit Dollar Lottery, but the BY B.J. STURMAN tion sheets to give to students to "So far the success has been any of 46 participating main event is still the per- Chronicle staff tell them the ministry's new voice great," she said. restaurants son-to-person response number and web site She said students are pleased and buy a No longer do students canvassing have to address so they can come in a just about the services when their small heart done by hun- make endless calls to the financial pick up the sheets," Pickard said. financial aid officer tells them (called the aid department about dreds of volun- their OSAP All students have to do is type they are looking at a two-or three- Sweetheart teers. loans. Now students can surf the http://osap.gov.on.ca in the URL week reply instead of two months. deal), they will net or use an automated Heart dis- phone line once they have accessed the "We are the students' advo- be eligible to ease and stroke service to find out about their net. cate," she said. "It's our job to loan. win a dinner killed 79,000 The web site has general infor- make sure students get what they for two and will Canadians in Durham College has been using mation about the OSAP process or are entitled to. be fighting the on-line service since 1994, making it the begin- personal loans, or scholarship and "We are not ministry employ- heart disease and stroke at the single largest cause of ning of October. Bonnie Pickard, bursary information. There is no ees; we are Durham College the same time. financial death among adults. aid officer, said being cost to use the Internet service. employees." "This is a great deal," The put on-line makes it foundation funds possible to Students have to have their In September 1997 students said Brian Joyce, assistant two-thirds of heart and send applications through the social insurance number and can apply directly through the area co-ordinator for the Internet then stroke research in the just sending paper answer personal questions to get Internet. Pickard wants to Heart and Stroke province but is applications for to only able to scanning the access to their loan document. encourage them to do so. Foundation. "Everyone meet 34 per cent of the ministry. Pickard said it tells them if there's The applications will be sent to benefits from this." research-dollar demand. With the direct link to the min- an error and if they need to con- the OSAP office so financial aid Casey's Grill House is it This year 1,400 can- istry allows financial aid officers tact their financial aid office to fix officers can screen the applica- one of the participants in vassers to make corrections. will be knocking on it. tions and add in the cost of tuition the Sweetheart deal. doors in Durham as part of "Those two processes normally If students don't have access to and books. Manager Kirk to Carson the Heart and Stroke's use take eight weeks," she said. the Internet they can call the "We want students to be aware believes it's a small part of annual "Now we are door-to-door fund- getting results in two automated phone service at 1-900- that the college and the ministry raising money and aware- raising campaign. weeks." 666-OSAP. are all working together in trying ness. She said the Organizers hope the college decided to It provides the same informa- to provide a better service for the "We do our part to help drive will collect $126,500, switch to the Internet service and tion as the on-line service. There students," Pickard said. out," said Carson. "It's a says Joyce. the phono service to provide an will be a charge of $2 for each 10 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 CAMPUS . More j ob s for D C grads in ' 9 6 career and employment services. "We're ue their studies. to the survey. Only two graduates were sitting with about an 84.9 per cent aver- In the 1995 report there werel,068 employed, both in their related field, Minimal gain in age of successful grads." graduates. Eighty-two per cent (or 873 but only one is full-time. The other The placement report is based on a graduates) responded to the survey, graduate has a part-time job. Durham College survey of graduates conducted every with 75 per cent of these Finding work. Of Durham's 48 programs, 21 have year by the Career and Employment Of the 768 who were employed, 63.1 placement rates below the average. Centre. It begins the last week of per cent were working in their field The other 27 programs have placement placement rate October with the surveys being mailed while 90 students (10.3 per cent of those rates above the average with five pro- out. surveyed) went on to other colleges and grams holding a placement rate of 10C BY FRED HANLAN The survey asks students if they are universities. per cent. All five are technology-based

also tech- programs. Chronicle staff _____ working during the first week of The 1996 report suggested More graduates found jobs during November, whether the work is related nology-based programs such as "Durham College is a reflection ol 1996, but Durham College's average to their program of study, how many mechanical' engineering technology what's happening in the labor markei placement rate rose only 0.1 per cent hours they work and whether the stu- seem to offer the best chance for gradu- today," Greenley said. "We're this mini' since the previous year. The current dent went on to further studies instead ates looking for work. Of 17 graduates picture of what's going on." placement rate is 75.1 per cent. of working. in the program last year, 15 were con- The report shows wliere the jobs are The rate is an average of all students In 1996 there were 1,136 graduates. tacted for the survey. which industries are growing anc who have graduated from tho college Of these, 954 (84 per cent) participated Fourteen are working in their field with whichindustries are downsizing, includ and represents those grads who have in this year's survey. full-time jobs. Only one graduate works ing public cutbacks in medicine been successful in finding cither full- Eight hundred forty-four graduates in an unrelated field and all the jobs are Greenley said. time or part-time work. (76.1 per cent) found work, with 60.8 full-time. "Overall, for grads to be successful ir If I'm defining successful grads, I per cent working in a field related to This contrasts sharply with other finding a job they must understand th( would also add to that the number of their studies. areas of study such as the legal office labor market," Greenley said. "In addi grads who go onto further education," Ninety-three students (9.8 per cent administration program. tion they must know how to marke) said Margaret Greenley, director of of graduates) surveyed, chose to contin- Of nine graduates, seven responded themselves in a competitive market." Country & M I C K E Y F I NN S western is ' coming to CHOKE A CHICKEN MONDAY'S Ef. Jay^ in March WIN A TRIP TO BY SHAWN SMPSON Chronicle staff Saddle up^partnera and;;: take^ a "Walk on the Cawatzy7 THE SUN Sidfr".-'^,.;^:'^^1.,;^^:^,^:^"'. A%C^ ; Building pn'the aucceeaof^ li^yeai^fev^t,^i^^ ^ year entertainment adminie & Bar ; traUori J? sftufenta-'' are ^back^ Draft i5»i|(^'-^e^ ^3^ country and ^western show. Shot Specials 1^' Th^recalli^^ .Coun^^e:!!.:^^ First person in the restaurant/bar to go for a wiz, prices go back to regular price.

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Also Coones said BYID cards perfect," Coones said. "Wo think asked to show ID," Burns said. "If they go into a liquor store have been available since last we do a darn good job of catching "I think for young people it Nervously, you approach the there's no embarrassment for summer and the project is the a lot of them, but you can't catch should be like getting their ;ashier in your local liquor store them. They just hand the card brain trust solely of the LCBO. them all. If young people want licence and they must have the liter picking up your favorite out at the time they make the "We used to work in conjunc- to get alcohol, there are ways card until they're 21." lottle of elixir. Even though purchase," Coones said. "The tion with the government to they are going to get it." However, Nicole said she /ou're 21 you know the cashier clerk looks at the card and they make age of majority cards," Burns agreed with Coones would not purchase a BYID card a going to hold up the busy don't even ask the question, so Coones said. "When they that young people would still be because she doesn't buy alcohol Friday night line just to ask you nobody in line hears them being stopped making those cards the able to get alcohol one way or for Liquor stores. :o show proof of age. questioned about their age." LCBO decided to do their own." another. "If I'm going to a party and I According to John Coones, Coones noted that some peo- .For some people BYID photo "You see teenagers hanging plan on drinking, I usually get a iresident of the LCBO employ- ple who are of age to buy alcohol, identification card's are a new outside the liquor store waiting friend to buy my alcohol for me ie's union, BYID photo identifi- don't always look to be over 19. concept. Viola Burns, a daycare to ask someone to buy the alco- beforehand," Nicole said. ation cards are offered to any- "There are a lot of people out cook, was unaware of the project. hol for them," Burns said. "I dark thought another advan- >ne over the age of 19. The there who don't look their age This is the first time I've think the majority of the people tage of the BYID card is that it mpose of the card is to help and get questioned every time heard about it," Burns said. will turn them down, but there provides him with a piece of ID hem purchase alcohol, without they go into a liquor store," ho However to other people like are some idiots out there who with his photograph on it. )eing embarrassed, while stand- said. "Eventually they'll get Jeremy dark, an LCBO employ- won't." "Most of my friends have a ng in line and being asked to tired of it and pick up the card." ee, they are already using BYID Her granddaughter Nicole felt driver's licence with their pic- cards when they purchase alco- the card wouldn't have any ture on it, but I don't drive," said hol at LCBO stores. affect on preventing young peo- dark. "I learned I needed to get "Even though I'm 24 years old ple from getting alcohol. some sort of ID with my picture I still get asked by a store clerk "I just turned 19 on Jan. 30, on it when I went for a bank to see ID sometimes," dark said. but I was able to drink before account and they asked for photo "I have to laugh sometimes then," Nicole said. "When I ID. So by getting the BYID card because as an LCBO employee, would go to Tailgate Charlie's I get a piece of ID with my pic- that's one question I thought I'd with my friends they would ture on it and I don't have to be never hear again." serve me drinks without asking worried about being asked to Some people feel the use of for ID." show proof of age again." the BYID card may stop young Currently the BYID card is Using the BYID card just to people who slip through the provided on a volunteer basis. have a piece of photo identifica- cracks from buying alcohol. Coones believes it will remain tion is not needed for most peo- Every year the LCBO will ques- that way. ple though. tion over 200,000 people about "I don't think you can make it "I have a health card with my their age, but they may only mandatory," Coones said. photo ID on it, so getting the turn away 40,000 to 60,000 of While Burns agreed the card card just for the picture on it those questioned. couldn't be made mandatory, she would be a waste of time for me," Coones felt the card would thought it might work as a Applications for the BYID help stop some young people phase-in project for young people card can be picked up at any from buying alcohol, but it who come of age. LCBO store. The card will cost wouldn't prevent them all from "I don't think Nicole looks old $15 dollars and it takes four being able to buy liquor. enough to drink, so it would save weeks for the application to be "We've never claimed to be her the embarrassment of being processed. DC students AreYou lnThe help out at Market For YMCA Success? fundraiser Career Durham College students are being called the backbone At Centennial College, we'd like to help you of December's YWCA turn your hard-earned college education into an fundraiser The Gingerbread Factory'. effective, success-oriented career opportunity. The 15-day event, held in In our intensive, two-semester, post-diploma conjunction with Santa's visit Marketing Management program, you'll gain the to the Five Points Mall in need Oshawa, raised almost $2000 hands-on training and practical experience you over Christmas through the for unlimited career success. Here's how. sale of cookies, decorations and raffle tickets. Study marketing theory, sales, advertising All proceeds raised went towards the YWCA of and research Oshawa, which provides Utilize case studies, simulations, marketing emergency housing, meals and support for abused and strategic business planning women and children. As a graduate, qualify for professional According to Jill Walters, the event "could not have designation as Graduate of the Canadian happened without the sup- Institute of Marketing (G.C.Inst.M.) port of Durham College stu- dents. Their presence and enthusiasm were essential to ^^^"N CaH now! Start bulklina the fundraiser's success." your career today. Apply for Alerted to the need for vol- -^S^4 unteers by Judy Spring, sec- /H? %l^v May or sepfteffiber ond and third year legal ^'Sik^'7 For full course details, call administration students ’ spent four hours a day at the 416/289-5325. YWCA display. "They were keen about the cause," says Walters. Walters is quick to point out the need non-profit orga- nizations have for volunteers. "The most valuable asset is a volunteer's time," says CENITONIALCOUMzE Walters. 12 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 O LP ro c ks E . P. Taylor 's BY STEPHANIE MORGAN We'd rather have scan them in a AND STEPHEN BAGNELL smaller venue were it's much Chronicle staff more intimate that in a larger one were the pit plays a bigger "I've read the bible. I've read role. Dylan. And I'm reading people Naveed, played near the end now, because it's much more of the night, is the tune that won chilling." over the majority of OLP fans. Chilling it was when Our When the first chords were Lady Peace and Juno nominee strummed, the pit became a sea Starkicker, shocked E.P Taylor's of chaos crashing on the shores into a night of mosh pit mayhem of the Pub's stage. on Thursday, Feb. 6. With the release of their sec- Starkicker members include ond album, Clumsy, they proved Ben Dunk, lead vocalist and gui- that they were not a one album tarist, Nick Dunk, back-up wonder. Their first album was a vocals and base, Doug success because of their style Boudreau, drums and back-up and determination. The second vocals and touring member album sounds just as powerful. Danny. They kicked the night Even though the majority of fans off with an up-beat song from only had two weeks to listen to the debut album, "Beach Music." the new material, it made no dif- The Beach Boys and ference as fans were spitting out Pavement made guest appear- lyrics and rocking just as fast as ances in the presentation and Maida was. style of Starkicker's Baby's Everyone at the concert wit- Corning Home. Get Up, Neil nessed a revelation of sorts. Armstrong, and Pickup Truck, OLP can play with the beat of tracks recorded at Sony Music's them, anywhere. Even though Toronto studios. It became obvi- the stage was small and the set- ous as the band continued to up could have been a little bet- play that The Beach Boys and ter, no-one was seriously hurt Pavement are two of and the bouncers kept the crowd Starkicker's main musical influ- safe and the band members sep- ences. The Dunk brothers are Photo courtesy Sony Muate Canada arated from the crazies. huge Beach Boys fans and in the Our Lady Peace was In town Feb. 6 to play a concert for Durham College students Mike Gardner, V.P. of social tradition of their band, produced affairs, the man in charge of the their album "Beach Music". evening, did a phenomenal job Boudreau wailed on the running the show. drums in surprisingly lively trating only on the music. Ben night away. When OLP hit the song, Automatic Flowers, also Gardner made sure the bands solos, preping the crowd for the on the other hand rigorously stage, the room went crazy. from Clumsy. Superman's dead, were taken care of with refresh- main event, OLP. Danny From yanked on his guitar strings BO They started the set with the first release and video from ments and security. He also led Starkicker, was all smiles to much that he broke one in the material from their new album the album, worked the crowd the team of security appear alongside the band for middle their set. Clumsy. First song out was Car into a weaving, bobbing, gyrat- guards/bouncers in controlling Durham crowd members seeping Upon completion of Crash. Lead-singer Raine ing collection of beer infested the crowd. He was the person into the pit. Starkicker's act, pit occupants Maida set the tone for the sweaty-fleshed moshers. The who did everything from start to Nick Dunk was more laid grew and compressed screaming evening with his shrill voice and surfers were out in full force giv- finish. Gardner ran a smooth back, carelessly strumming his in approval and preparing for spontaneous movements, forever ing every bouncer/security guard show with no problems. bass guitar. The sound was OLP's arrival. testing the pit's limits. The a run for their money. If this concert is any indica- nothing to complain about but Anticipation built rapidly lighting around the band almost All the classics were played. tion of the sleek style and proper Nick could have opened his eyes during OLP's set-up. The band made them seem holy. The con- Supersattelite, Starseed, Hope planning of the DCSA, then and got involved with the music liad yet to strike a single cord cert was anything but holy - and the effervescent Naveed. No Durham College students in the a little more. No matter how and adoring fans were seemingly more like holy moly. one seems to get a crowd more future will have some great loud the crowd screamed, Nick awaiting the moment when they Maida showed his versatility hyped than OLP can. OLP is the reviews to write and wonderful refused to get excited, concen- could ride the crowd and surf the on guitar during the second type of band you never forget. memories to hold on to. Another Canadian Juno nominee BY STEPHANIE MORGAN "Starfucker" to Starkicker. "That's a big part because then you Camroux and Ben met at a radio sta- Chronicle staff In 1995 they produced an indepen- have the financial backing where people tion at the beginning of Ben's music Drum roll please. And the winner is. dent record. On are going to pro-. career in 1991. Camroux worked as a . . Starkicker. the strength of mote your songs music director and Ben was anoperator. The sound of victory. Ben Dunk, lead that, Starkicker -and put your In addition to working as an operator, vocalist, principal songwriter and gui- signed with records in the Ben worked in a linen factory folding tarist for Starkicker contemplates Sony the follow- stores and give sheets and as a mailman prior to being a humbly about the group's nomination ing year. In you opportuni- musician. for a Juno for best new band. three weeks, ties to go on "I've worked, really bad jobs," he said.. "I guess I'd thank the typical people," they produced tour," he said. "I knew I wanted to be a musician so I he said. "I don't anticipate winning. It their debut "Whereas when had to do those dirts jobs and keep play- would be nice but you never know, any- album "Beach you're indepen- ing and .trying." one could win." M u s i c . " dent it's a lot Living in bad apartments and not Other band members include Ben's Starkicker re- harder to do having a good lifestyle is all part ofwhat brother Nick Dunk on bass and back issued, re- that." one has to endure to achieve success, vocals and Doug Boudreau, drummer released and re- But financial Ben said. and back vocals. Boudreau joined the mixed songs support is not "Even if you're very good, you're lucky band four years ago as an independent from their inde- the only contrib- to get a shot," he said. "I guess you have act. Before him, Ben and Nick experi- pendent record. utor to to be courageous enough to want it and mented with a couple of other drummers Working with Starkicker's suc- live through the bad times." but when they met Boudreau, Ben said, half an album of cess. Ben said The song writing is what Ben hopes "He was the guy." old material, his family has will make Starkicker's mark in music The group changed its band name Starkicker was been a tremen- history. Ben writes songs to really say from blue.bottle.fly to Starkicker when able to complete dous help. They something. they discovered the Australian group production in less time than most. often babysat Ben's three-year-old son They are made-up stories, reflections Blue Bottle Kiss. The name Starkicker Now that they have signed a record while he and his common-law wife/man- on life, that Ben said aren't directly originated from the Stones' song 'Star, deal, Ben said, they have more money ager Charlene Camroux have been tour- about him, but in some cases are based ! Star.' Boudreau changed the word for distribution and promotion. ing, on personal experience. . The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 13

Our Lady Peace Clumsy is phenomenal BY STEPHEN BAGNELL The re's no b o Chronicle staff______ig eg Clumsy is as Clumsy does. BY STEPHEN BAGNELL And so goes the anticipat- Chronicle staff______really anticipated. est track on the album. ed second release from "When we heard Robert Plant had heard The success of OLP is staggering. They Toronto's own Our Lady the song Starseed and wanted us to do were one of the feature attractions at this Peace. Released on Jan. 21, There was no pot smoking or beor drink- shows with him, it didn't seem real," summer's Edgefest, a multi-band concert Clumsy is climbing the music ing going on, no scantily clad buxom blonde beamed Maida. "When we were actually at Barrio's Molson Park featuring all charts and the first single, chicks roaming around the massive teal there sound-checking and Jimmy Page was Canadian music. Superman's dead, is already tour bus. standing on the stage watching us, that's "Edgefest was a great day for Canadian in the nation's top 30. There was no evidence of wild, post-con- when it finally hit us." music," said Maida. Front-man Raine Maida, cert parties, empty pizza boxes or walling "Then it was like '0 my God'," said At the concert they took particular and his haunting, . ghostly odors of rank clothes and groupie vomit on Turner. interest in The Tea Party and close friends, voice, capture the sound and the bus. OLP's musical preferences vary. When I Mother Earth. style of their first album, It was like sitting in a cottage country there are four guys living on a bus for most "We're really good friends with I Mother Naveed, on Clumsy. trailer up north, except it had a little more out of the year, compromise is a must. Earth," said Maida. "We're all personal The band has toured panache. "We're all open-minded enough that if friends and it's kind of neat to play with a Canada and the U.S during Inside, the four band members of Our it's a new CD or an old one, we'll listen to band you respect and are friends with, and the last two years promoting Lady Peace, lead vocalist Raine Maida, it," said Maida. "We have respect for the a band you can tour with. Naveed, so the Clumsy guitarist Mike Turner, bassist Duncan other person and respect for each others " We both came up at the same time so album has been long overdue. Coutts, and the youngest member, Jeremy music. Right now, it's Tool that we're lis- it's a special relationship." OLP amalgamated 11 new Taggart, the drummer, were relaxing and tening to." OLP also enjoy the savage sound of tracks with various sounds watching videos that directors had sent Turner is currently fascinated with the Change of Heart, who will be touring with and souls to keep the fan them. them later in the year. base alive. Nothing will com- They were reviewing which With all the touring they pare with original master- director had the best style and have done, they've come to pieces such as Julia or individuality to shoot their realize that opening or head- Supersattelite, but this new next video. There was no ego, lining really does not make a album does give Naveed a no big band attitude. Just four difference to them. run for its money. guys hanging out taking care "We're more excited with The first forceful track is of business. Th*3 biggest ques- who we're playing with," said Superman's dead. The song tion on their minds was who Maida as he pondered the captures OLP's and Maida's they should pick to create their question. "It depends on the ability to dimb the vocal lad- next video. band. der. Screeching sounds and "We send the song to the "As long as we are playing wailing lyrics allow the band directors then we just wait to with a band we really like, it to go to war with their musi- see their stuff," said Maida. makes it even more of an excit- cal abilities and Maida's They co-directed the first ing night. Right now it's fun to vocals. video from the Clumsy album, headline because we get to The underlying tone of the Superman's dead. "It was a play a little longer and it gives album is not as visceral as big deal for us," ho said us the chance to play the new Naveed but does have it's Maida's attention was record," own niche in the OLP fantasy quickly diverted to the televi- You would think that with world. The spirit in creating sion when the Red Hot Chili all their touring and road the first album is evident on Pepper's video was playing. work, there would be nights Clumsy, also the title track. Tripping Daisy caught the where they would not want to Clumsy is about making deci- band's attention as well only because monster sounds of Soul Coffin. perform. sions and seeing something, they've toured with them before. Maida Music is an integral part of OLP's expe- "It's only an hour a night minimal," said but not seeing it for what it also mentioned liking some rap, Cypress rience. For fun when they are out on the Taggart. 'There's so much that we put into really is. Typical OLP dark- Hill and Ice Cube. road, they crank the tunes. tilis record, of every part of our heart and ness shaded with mystical OLP, the hard-core Toronto band that 'We pretty much just listen to music," soul or whatever, that when we get up on optimism. made airwaves and shock-waves across the said Turner. "We are frighteningly one- stage, it's the way we want it. I don't think The band changed it's continent with the release of their first dimensional." we get that situation in our heads where style with the song 4 a.m. A album, Naveed, stormed into town Sometimes the band plays hockey on a we don't feel like doing it tonight." song that is personal and Thursday, Feb. 6, to play the student pub Sony PlayStation to relax. Maida and Raine said he gets on stage and forgets introspective to Maida. Some and showcase their second release, Coutts discussed a rematch for money. about how he feels and tries to put on the previous songs by OLP have Clumsy. After Taggert and Turner prepared a best performance he can. started slow and then cli- OLP fans have all kinds of websites pack of Quaker Oatmeal in a plastic cup, "We're not playing disposable little pop maxed to a screeching frenzy. devoted solely to understanding and deci- the band compared themselves to musi- songs that you get tired of. I get so 4 a.m. does not fit into the phering Maida's lyrics and the band's cians. entrenched in the music that it's hard not category of chaotic OLP mus- meaning. Some are interesting, others Turner said that a musician is someone to be overcome by it." ings. It's what the song Hope aren't. who practises eight hours a day and what The band has two albums, one that has meant to Naveed. Slow ris- "You don't have to know what we put OLP does is different. gone multi-platinum and another one that ing and tempting, the song behind the words," Turner said. "If you "Our focus is more songwriting," said will surely reach the same mark. The deals with an inner battle want it, it's there. It's available and that's Taggart. "We don't have the time to dedi- future for OLP looks bright. between right and wrong, left fine. It's not something you have to have to cate towards virtuosity on our particular "We're just happy to build on the success and right and the feelings enjoy the music. You just want to hear the instruments." we were granted on the first record," said brewing inside triggered by melodies, tap your feet or something, you To be a good songwriter a person Maida. "I think we're lucky to have some outside influences. can do that." has to practise writing songs, like a pianist success in the U.S. We'll try to build on Definitely the dark horse OLP has toured extensively, promoting must practise the piano, Maida added. that opportunity." song on the album. Expect it its albums and learning about the music Turner agreed with Maida and Taggart OLP would like to be remembered as a to be an OLP cult favorite. industry along the way. The group has and had his own philosophies. band whose songs outlast them. Turner The first five tracks are picked up tips from greats such as Van "As much as I crave nothing greater said that he hopes the songs still mean fashionably chic and inher- Halen, Page and Plant and Alanis than absolute facility of the instrument, something in 20 years. ent to the style that makes Morissette. that takes a level of commitment that real- The band did have a tip for up and com- OLP one of the great "We learned that music is more impor- ly would interfere in what we (OLP) do. ing independent bands who are looking for Canadian rock bands. Their tant that anything else," said Turner. It's all weirdly circular," the same exposure and success. musical patterns and instru- "We learned a band of their stature are When it comes to writing the songs and "Be aware of every decision you make, mental experiments have still doing it for the same reasons we are," the music each member has a say. whether it's signing a record deal or plan- earned them the honor of interjected Taggart. "It's four of us in a room making music," ning a tour," cautioned Maida, "Make sure playing with Alanis, Page Maida ofrered his observations as well. said Maida. you know every fucking detail of what is and Plant and Van Halen "They work hard at it. It kind of verifies The making of Clumsy took 10 months. going on," throughout the last couple of our philosophies about music and how hard That includes writing and recording. OLP His words rang clear and true. Take it years. we work, and how hard we work at writing finished touring in December of last year from a band who has been there. A band If this is any indication of songs. Even at every show you just got to and then went straight to work on the new that shows no ego, no resentment for fans what to expect every time put on the best show every night and real- album, and are out touring and promoting and has all the class and personality of a OLP. puts out a new album, ly play for yourself." all over again. Canadian band giving back to the people then Canadian fans are the Touring with the greats gave OLP need- One track on the album, 4 a.m., diversi- who put them in the spotlight in the first luckiest in the world, ed U.S. exposure, something they never fies the style of OLP and is by far the soft- place. Clumsy should be another multi-platinum seller. D . J . Ed and the Zakman NO COVER

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16 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 CAMPUS Kill the winter blue s College stay, with five-person occupancy. break is a week later than the travel consultant Jo-Ann Daytona Beach The cost of a room without rest of the school." Wrobel. "But they are going to courses transport ia $139, said V.P. of "I took the trip last year," says the places that are cheaper, on a break student affairs Kevin Jones. If Jones. "We had a great time and package deals." offers students want to get the cost were treated really well." Wrobel says Orlando is still even lower they could reserve a He said the buses tliat take one of the most popular spots, away the an up kitchenette for extra $15. open from you there also make day trips to and tickets sell fast. Their pack- "They can save even more Disney World and Orlando for age deal for reading week rigors of classes money by cooking their own $10 or $15 per person. includes airfare, hotel and trans- BY LANA PRICE food," said Jones. Sometimes Breakaway Tours port for a week for $649. As for more Chronicle staff The downside of this tour is will give out wristbands to the food, the hotel has a restaurant the 24-hour bus ride from south- students on the trip. and there are other restaurant Thousands of students across ern Ontario to Daytona. For "A lot of the bars will let you and markets close by. North America, including many many that is too long a ride. in for free if you show them the For those who won't be head- from Durham, will be heading "Students can get together in wristband. Occasionally the ing to the warmer climates, options for the sun and surf of some exot- a group of four or five and rent a company will have free beer with there's always mom, Fido, and ic locations in February for minivan or minibus, said Jones, an afternoon pool party." apple pie. BY TIM FITZGERALD spring break. A package deal is and split the cost between Students are one hour away "I'm going to see my parents Chronicle staff______being offered through the DCSA them." from Universal Studios, Walt for break," says Colleen Weir, a and Breakaway Tours for those These rates from Sea cheap apply Disney World, World and Durham student. "I can't even The Adult Development with the funds to travel. Feb. 15 to Feb. 21. After Feb. 28 Wet and Wild Park. afford a cheap trip to Daytona, The Daytona Beach the rate rises to $369 for the Some travel agencies are also but I know people who are going. Department at Durham package runs from $139 to $299 same package. The rates run offering deals, but most are high- I told them to bring me some pic- College suffers from a Canadian. The $299 package until March 8, said Jones. er priced due to airfare. tures. But who knows? Maybe slight identity crisis. includes bus to the hotel in 'This is mostly to accommo- 'Young people are certainly I'll go next year." The title may be confus- Daytona and a six-day hotel date nursing students whose travelling," says Breakaway ing and limits the public's perception of what the department has to offer, says director Ralph Williams, Although Adult Development is the official title, Career and College ^Kussett AU^ preparation best describes the programs, says Williams Under Williams' super- vision three programs are The Only Complete Auto Service for Tune-ups, offered: College Preparation Academic Upgrading

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...... i VIUAGE PUMP Pon JMtoRjES livyo- CAJLJL* C ^OS) 570-2551 18 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 CAMPUS Travel scams can ruin p lans BYTIM PARADIS Chronicle staff annually in travel scams. appears to be cheap travel are Act," says Evans. refund, but lost a $75 deposit. "Scammers can only operate located outside of Ontario," says This act, put into place in "There was nothing we could In February 1996, Trina if no one knows about them," Melissa Evans, from the 1975, means every individual do, so I just hopped in my room- Gagnon, from George Brown says Pamela Stout, an inspector Ministry of Consumer and who sells travel services to the mate's car and headed to College, was three days away at the Ontario Travel Industry Commercial Relations. "The public must be licensed under Florida," says Gagnon. "We had from beginning a Dominican Inspection Office. offers, while not fraud, but the act. Every wholesaler that a good time, but it was still a Republic vacation when she Dubious discount travel com- close, are misleading and are acquires rights to travel ser- big disappointment." received a call. panies operate mainly out of high risk. Only deal with vices to resell to the travel It was a man from a Miami- Florida and other states. Some Ontario-licensed travel agents." agents must be licensed. This based travel company through set their sights on Canadians Here at Durham College, means that, if the funds you which she had booked, saying because cross-border transac- because the Spring Break trips have paid for disappear, or the Travel her trip was cancelled. tions make recourse even trick- are through Break Away Tours, hotel you paid a deposit on is No details, no explanation. ier than usual. which is a registered travel closed down, you're protected "I was so upset," Gagnon "It's fraudulent because the company, problems are rare. under the compensation fund recalled recently from her home purchase is based on a lie," says "We've never had any big for up to $3,600. This compen- safety in Toronto. "It was my only Stout. "You've being marketed problems," says Kevin Jones, sation fund is funded by travel week off and there I was, all a product that may or may not VP of Student Affairs. 'The agents and wholesalers. packed and ready to go, and exist." only complaint we've ever had You have none of that protec- suddenly, no vacation." This time of year, the board was either about the long bus tion if you buy that trip through Unfortunately, Gagnon's gets several calls a week from ride, or the fact that some of the any travel company that is not tips experience is not unique. people who have complaints bars we wont to had a cover registered. The Ontario Travel Industry against some American travel charge, but never anything Gagnon'a travel company Compensation Fund companies. about the trip itself." wasn't registered, but after Mishaps during Corporation, estimates "These (American) travel "We are lucky in Ontario to numerous calls and four Canadians pay out $10 million companies offering what have a strong Travel Industry months later, she received a trips away from home can be m prevented with THE preparation BYTIMPARADIS Chronicle staff______DURHAM DINING If you plan to go home for spring break, take a few minutes to check out your vehicle. A few minutes of LOUNGE planning can mean fewer problems along the high- way.

The 2nd ear and students If the engine is due for a y food beverage tune-up, do it before you go. A clean, well-tuned engine means more miles invite you per gallon and less of a into their classroom likelihood for problems. Lubricate the chassis. Repack the wheel bear- ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! ings if that must be done now or In the near future. Change the oil and oil fil- ter. Check the brake and HOURS OF OPERATION steering mechanisms and the alignment. Make sure tires are in good shape. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Replace windshield wash- er fluid or pack a fresh 12:00 - 1 :00 P.M. jug- Keep a basic collection of Jan. 8th - Feb. 20th, 1997 tools in a box in the trunk. Include a flashlight, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, blankets and small snack in case you find yourself on the roadside for a while.

FOOD & BEVERAGE Make sure to have your LjnJrrAnljrJ insurance and ownership M A N A G E M E N T papers handy. And carry your auto service club information in the car, Including the long dis- For reservations please call ext. 3071 tance phone numbers. .ENTERTAINMENT. The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 19 Experience the difference Check out the Omnimax Theatre BY CHRIS KEUKEN

tured with billions of tiny pin At the end of this sequence, Chronicle staff __ holes, becomes transluscent the audience is shown the when light is shone through reworked beginning of Star If you're looking for an experi- from the other side. Wars. ence, then check out the new The giant, multi-channel, If you're a fan of the film will Omnimax Theatre at The multi-speaker sound system is be impressed with how different snib^^Kerrt'iNowenB^.:';^'-^ Ontario Science Centre in shown to the audience, with an it looks, but to see it on a wrap- ::;:^s^Each'^band accepted into the Toronto. explantation of how it creates around screen as large as the competition will be required to What is an Omnimax the feeling of being immersed in one at Omnimax will take your sell a romiirni.im^oir 25 tickets, Theatre? Essentially it's a giant the sound. breath away. And will be supplied with pro- 'rnlforA;’.:- .’.. Imax screen like the one at the The current Omnimax film, Special Effects goes on to talk ^'s^r. /f motional material, including

Cinesphere at Ontario Place. Special Effects, explains the about how special effects were ^Bavings.ooupons.'.^;..;; '; . .".’. The screen curves the length of mechanics of how visual effects created for the films Kazaam, Illlllm^s^^'ll CompetitorB roust submit ^a the theatre, as well as up and are created in the movies. Jumanji, and Independence Day. bahd biography, a; photograph over the seating. It begins with a reworked If you don't want to feel like jii^mpettttw and a minimum three-song The idea is that what you see ending to King Kong, followed by these movies are ruined for you demo either in CD or tape for- on screen the mimics the human a showcase of the Star Wars by knowing how it's done, then EYiCJ^JSEl^^^'":; mat. :3.:’;l%<<:.’.’ .,^":^ "i;'k'.' .;,’;:::1’;/ eye. Special Edition. don't go see Special Effects. .Chronic^ staff A , :^'; .^i Nowensky said 'this kind of When you first walk into the This sequence contains But if you can get past that, ''^' band competition ie good for theatre, you're immediately dis- sweeping, panoramic shots of then Special Effects is a must If you are a member of a .Upcoming bands. } oriented and you feel like you're landscapes that fill your field of see. band, you might want to con- . 'It makes them put together trying to stay upright. vision. It isn't simply a special type of sider signing up for Bandwarz a band bid and a demo tape. A

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light of day. , album. The members of this four piece band are self- The news isn't all bad; the CD has its bright professed explorers who pride themselves on spots. Peter Aquilina on guitar and Randall annihilating the musical status quo. The result Cooke on drums do respectable jobs. - nice try, but... - Unfortunately, lead vocalist Geoff McPeek From its opening track, Have a Good Day drowns out Cooke's work with a strained and Jamiroquai Now, two guys talking in a pharmacy, to the shaky voice. Desperately trying to sing on key, final cut, The Pill, Brule seems to search for an McPeek makes a bad album worse. He will like- identity it can call its own, but the group never ly ruin any chance of success for the band. will funk you BY PAUL TRAINOR the band's maturity. Autour de new Chronicle staff Lucie's CD The melody and lyrics of Looking to spice up your Virtual Insanity resemble life? Buy Jamiroquai's new Jamiroquai's first big hit, is a hit in album, Travelling Without When You Gonna Learn. The big any language Moving. It will funk you up. second single from the album BY MARC FRENETTE music a hit. The group re-recorded a few Since forming in 1992 Cosmic Girl is a '90s version of Chronicle ataJT______Valerie Leuillot sings both in songs, which will appear on the Jamiroquai has been nothing disco. Meanwhile, the song English and in French in this debut North American album, short of a success. The band's Driftin' Along represents CD/and with the help of backup re-titled Autour de Lucie for the first two albums, Emergency, Jamiroquai's switch to reggae. Bringing back the past can Fabrice Dumont, they made 1996 release in July. released in 1993, and Return Travelling Without Moving heal old wounds. every song a personality. Autour de Lucie originates Of The Space Cowboy, have also features a wide variety of French music is often diffi- The hands of every member from Paris, France. Their group sold over three million albums. instruments, which is obvious cult to listen to, but now, not lis- guide their music: Valerie met out .of luck rather than Emergency has sold over 1/2 with the use of the horn on Use tening is difficult. Leuillot on the acoustic guitar; always, being together. million copies in the U.K. The Force. Autour de Lucie has already Fabrice Dumont on the bass; Jean-Pierre Ensuque was alone. Like most bands, gained great popularity in Jean-Pierre Ensuque on the gui- found just in time to prevent him Jamiroquai's following con- Jamiroquai writes about France, created music that origi- tar; and, Bruno Saunier on the from moving to London, where sists of fans of all ages with important issues in life. High nates from the traditional drums. he had originally planned to various lifestyles and musical Times is about drugs, while the French composers. .However, The group released move. interests. The band's success band sings about love in the comparing their quick audience L'echappee Belle in Autumn He replaced Oliver Durand, is a result of its ability to com- ballad Spend A Lifetime and attraction with famous singer 1994 and has been a hit from who played on the original bine reggae, funk and disco the R&B tune Everyday.

Celine Dion is quite difficult then on. album (also titled Autour de into one album, As a special treat Travelling or is it? Rock critics seemed so Lucie). Jamiroquai consist of Jason Without Moving includes two Their music, such as L'accord 'pleased with their production Bruno Saunier participated Kay - vocals, Toby Smith - key- bonus tracks. Do You Know parfait, follows the trend of that the group asked Michael as a session drummer on the board, Stuart Zender - Bass, Where You're Coming From? is music Oasis has done. They Head from Shack to produce a album, rented a room in Paris, Derrick McKenzie - Drums, another reggae tune. Already effectively grabbed the audi- song with them. posed handsomely for the band Simon Katz - Guitar and with two successful albums ence's attention, both old and In 1995 they played their photos, and then joined the Wallis Buchannan - Didge. under their belt, Jamiroquai is young, by combining the work of music in France and participat- band. The bands new album bound for even more success Serge Gainsbourg and Shack, ed at several European festivals. Valerie Leuillot and Fabrice Travelling Without Moving is with their new Brit Funk into an album of guitars and Now they are preparing for their Dumonfc have been together from distinctive and focused than album Travelling Without strings that finally make French first visit in Japan. the start. their first two albums, showing Moving,

The Chronicle, Februaly 18, 1997 21 V-ball team dominate s RM C

ry, the Lords finally let up on given to the Loyalist Lancers, by Lords clinch RMC, allowing them to score the Lords and their fans. It was three more points, but that was- Loyalist's victory over Algonquin n't enough as the Lords won 15- on Feb. 8 that gave the Lords the first place in 4. opportunity to finish first. Coach Laurence Bishop 'Things just went our way; it their thought his team's dominating could just as easily have gone the final victory over RMC was more men- other way," Bishop said. "We tal than physical. needed to beat Loyalist last week home game at "I think it was more of an and we did, in five sets at intimidation factor," Bishop Loyalist. Loyalist needed to beat DC '97 said. "We had a pretty good Algonquin at Loyalist last for warm-up and it's obvious that Saturday, and they did." BY PAUL TRAINOR we have some highly skillful ath- Bishop didn't think his team Chronicle staff______letes here." was capable of finishing in first The win was big for the Lords, place. The Lords volleyball tearo because it allowed them to pull "If you'd asked me if we'd destroyed RMC in three straight ahead ofAlgonquin in the stand- clinched first place with a record sets 15-3, 15-2, and 15-4 last ings and clinch first place. of 11-1, I'd say no," he said. "I Thursday, to end their regular "The guys really knew how don't have the depth I had last season with an 11-1 record. important this game was for year." With the win the Lords clinched many reasons," Bishop said. The turning point in the First place in the East division "First it clinched the East cham- Lords' season was winning the and earned a bye into the OCAA pionships. Second of all, this is Humber Cup tournament. playoffs at Cambrian on Feb. 21. our last match of the season at "We didn't have the pressure Durham dominated the Durham College and we wanted on us of being the number one match, outscoring RMC 45-9. In to go out on a really good high." team," Bishop said. "As the sea- the first set the Lords took an In such an important game son progressed we started beat- early 3-0 lead. RMC tied the set coach Bishop was concerned his ing some pretty good teams. We at 3-3, but that's as close as they team might not be focused won the Humber Cup and then got. After allowing RMC to tie against a weaker opponent. all of a sudden people are saying the score, Durham went on a 12- Entering their match with watch out for Durham, and once 0 run and won the set 15-3. Durham, RMC had a 1-9 record. again the pressure starts." The Lords continued their run "I told the guys at practice Bishop feels the competition in the second set, scoring the that I'd much rather play the in the OCAA playoffs is very first eight points of the set. second-place team in this situa- strong. But he likes his team's Trailing 8-0, RMC scored two tion, rather than the last-place chances of repeating as OCAA points to stop Durham's run, but team," he said. "Sometimes you champions. the Lords wouldn't let up and play down to the level of the com- "I think they're pretty good," scored the last sevenin the set to petition and that was-one of our he said. "I think what you're win 15-2. biggest fears tonight. But as it going to see this year is four vei-y The Lords were even stronger turned out the guys came strong teams at the champi- By Paul Trainc in the third set, building a 14-1 pumped up and never let up." onships. We're still one of the Steve McDonafd of the Lords goes for the kill in lead. One point away from victo- A special thank you should be favorites." Durham's victory over RMC. Lords B-ball blow out Sheridan BY MICHELLE BAILEY with his dunks, energy and intensity. Chronicle staff The crowd could not help but cheer for The Sheridan Bruins suffered their him. second loss of the basketball season last His game was outstanding for an indi- Tuesday against the Durham Lords. vidual who has not played organized ball The Lords gave the Bruins a in a number of years, and especially not whipping, 104-86. at college level. The Bruins' loss came shortly after "He is fitting in much better, although Centennial College beat them in their it was a transition for him at first," said home gym by a score of 78-76; there was Vinson. "We're very fortunate to have no doubt they were hungry for a win. him on our team. He's got tons of ability, "This was the best thing that has hap- he's a good defensive player and a good pened to us," said Dick Rusctiensky, ath- rebounder as well." letic directoT of Sheridan College. "Now Nicely gave the Lords and the fans a that we have lost another game, we can scare in the middle of the game by miss- get back to earth." ing a dunk and landing badly on his feet. The Lords were obviously hungrier for But luckily bis injury was just a muscle a win because they were playing with the cramp. He returned to thegame shortly intensity that bad been missing from after leaving. Nicely finished the game their two previous games, both losses. with 20 points. They needed a win against the Bruins to Coach Vinson believes the three losses regain the confidence they had earlier have been beneficial for the team. this season, because it was obvious to "You leam more from your failures many that they were not playing with than your successes," he said. the same vigor fans were used to. Vinson should know because he has However, they erased any doubts. the second-best coaching record in Although Delawn Grandison was the Ontario history. high scorer, contributing both offensively Fan support was great, which Vinson and defensively with 25 points, point was very pleased with. But he hopes the guard Sandy Jeffrey dominated the support will be even better for the court, having his best offensive game of Shane Nicely of the Lords hits the finger roll In Durham's 104-88 win Seneca game because he feels this will be the season even though fans felt he over the Sheridan Bruins. The win Improved the Lords to 6-3. an important game in determining should have been passing the ball a lot where the Lords will finish in the nation- more, game it may not have worked. He may were pumped about facing the Bruins. al rankings. "This was the best game Sandy has want to play differently but for this game Earlier in the year, the Bruins knocked Their next home game will be Feb. 21 played all season," said Kerry Vinson, I was happy with his play." the Lords from the number one rankings. against Seneca. Game time is 7:30. head coach of the men's basketball team. Jeffreys ended the game with 23 But Shane Nicely, one of the newcom- If the Lords finish second in their divi- 'The way he played last night was very points. ers to the Lords, wanted to taste victory son they will host a semifinal playoff effective in this game. If it were another At this point in the season the Lords against the Bruins. He awed the crowd game on Feb. 25. 22 The Chronicle, February 18, 1997 SPORTS Lady Lords volleyball Ladies basketball team team slips past 1" RMC T^ ,., _____ ._.____ A. 3Y->^» PAUL. TRAINOR aiming place

Cambrian. W T}f\\T T_r»n-»i-i for first 3hroniclo BY staff______"It really helps," he said, "We know we ROY HYDE can come back from two Chronicle staff sional championship," said Duggan. The Lady Lords down." 'That's volleyball team closed Marchut thought his team played well something our school has never )Ut their regular season with The Durham College Lady Lords bas- won. Secondly, the a come-from- enough to win the first two sets, but he ketball team first-place team lehind three-sets-to-two victory over RMC was "royally" beat up on plays the fourth-place team (which will disappointed with their performance. Redeemer on Feb. 11, by the whoppine ast Thursday. With the victory the Lady "I wasn't too happy, but probably be either Fanshawe or George -ords finished the those things score of 73-34. Brown season as the East divi- happen," he said. "We did a lot of good College). The second seed will "on champions with a record of The Royals went into the game still play the third seed, which 10-2. things, but they (RMC) just played better." looking for will likely be After losing the First two sets against To their first win, but they Seneca. Seneca has the home court shake up the team Marchut changed weren't about to get it from the WiC, 15-11, 15-13, the ladies fought back his line-up after league advantage because they are hosting the ;o the second set. leading Lady Lords. win 15-10, 15.8 and 15-4. Both teams "I went with a championships. I don't want that." raded points shorter, faster line-up," Although Durham knew they could- If the in the first set, but RMC ho said. "I put Christine Stevenson in the Lady Lords win the remaining iroke the sot open with n't take Redeemer for granted, the Lady two games left in the a 13-7 lead. The backcourt and I think she really made a Lords season, they will -.ady Lords could only get to within two couldn't help but bo confident. automatically win first place and the difference. After wo put her in wo put it "It's tough to get them loints at 13-11, before RMC won the set all together." motivated," divisional title. Even if Humbor finish- 16-11. said Lady Lords coach Mike Duggan. es with the same record as All-star power Joanna Van Dyke was "You tell the Durham, the In the second set Durham took a girls not to take anybody Lady Lords would be seeded first and 13-10 absent from the Lady Lords line-up for the too lightly. We know ead. However, RMC stormed back to third that we are going Humber second. In head-to-head play game in a row, because of a knee to come out with the victory, icore the final five points of the sot to win sprain. Both but it gives against each other Durham and i5-10 Van Dyke and Marchut hope us a chance to work on things we need and take a 2-0 lead in the match. she'll be able to play in the playoffs. Humber tied one game to one. The Lady Lords to work on." The team were one win away "Wo haven't got a definite yes on that with the best point differ- rom losing their third game The Ladies were able to cruise in the ential of the two games of the season yet," Marchut said. second half would then win vhen they decided to play like a first-place after leading Redeemer by the first seed. Durham lost their first After missing the last three games, 30 in the first. Durham was led earn. Durham quickly won the third set Marchut is in scor- game to Humber on Nov. 19 by 12 concerned Van Dyke might not ing by Marcy Skribe with 22 points. 15-10 and took an early 5-1 lead in the be in sync with the rest of the team. points, 76-64. Durham then needed to burth. RMC gained their Both Stephanie Kassian and Ernestine beat Humber on Feb. 4 composure long "I hope she's nqt rusty," he said. 'We Dunkley added by 13 points. >nough to take a 7-5 lead. After 12 each. Dunkley is The Ladies may have played their best that, may not practise her until Thursday night fairly new to the team but hough, it was all Durham as they won 15- in Cambrian. has been game of the season that night and won } win to even the match great addition. by 19 points. 84-65. 2-2. The Lady The Lady Lords' chances of winning the The win -

The Durham extramural men's hockey team "That tournament was the night after the Our champions, University of with the Toronto Raptors) won their second straight tournament on Feb 7. Lady Peace concert," Boudreau said. 'The team Kentucky Wildcats, have a new Marcus Camby in size, skill Durham went undefeated in the tournament, said: "Well, let's have fun the night before.'" face on their team. and stature. beating Humber 4-0 and St. Clair 6-2 in round When the game did get under way Durham Jamaal Magliore, a 6-foot-11 The U.K. rookie, who recent- robin action. In the finals the Lords beat Sheridan received excellent goaltending from Turpin. Todd Toronto native, came from ly became a starter for the 3-2 in a game decided by a shootout. Bidwell led the Lords' attack by scoring three goals Eastern Commerce Academy, team, is also being compared to In the championship match against Sheridan, and Turpin earned the shutout. home of Durham Alonzo Mourning of Durham fell behind 1-0 early. The team fought 'They were all good games," Jackson said. "It basketball player the Miami Heat in back to take a 2-1 lead, before Sheridan scored a was pretty tough hockey. Some of the other teams Patrick McKoy. This his sophomore year bad goal with five minutes left to tie the game 2-2. had junior A players on their team." is a great achieve- in college. "We were winning the game 2-1 and they tied Rookie Todd Bidwell of Durham was the MVP of ment for Magliore "I don't know if he the game on a bad on-the-fly offensive change," the tournament. He scored five goals and added because it's very rare could be Alonzo," coach Andre Boudreau said. an assist to finish with six points. that a Canadian bas- said Steve Smith, The bad line change allowed Sheridan to send The tournament was the fourth and final one ketball player gets an Oak Hill two players in alone against Lords' goalie Gary for the Lords. It was their second championship in selected to play col- Academy coach who Turpin. Turpin had no chance to make the save. a row. Boudreau thought his team could have won lege ball in the U.S., coached Magliore at The score remained 2-2 after regulation. A five- every tournament they participated in. at least not at this a classic tournament minute overtime period failed to produce a winner, "We should've won all four, really," he said. "We level. in Louisville so the teams had to go to a shootout. lost in the semifinals in the first tournament and Magliore was sought after Kentucky. "But he has a "It was a sudden death thing," said Shawn finals in the second." by many top American chance to be very, very good." Jackson of the Lords. "If one team scored and the The extramural team is made up players from Universities because he was One person who knows other didn't it was over." Durham's intramural league. said to be the number one high about Magliore is his high The shootout saw the goalies for both teams "It's not a varsity level or a club level, but its school basketball player in school coach Simon Mars, who stop the first two shooters. The third shooter for just another way to get intramural participants Canada. Teams such as was with him when he was try- both teams scored, forcing a second shootout, out to different colleges," Jackson said. Louisville, Purdue, Syracuse ing out for these teams. Turpin stoned the Sheridan shooter and Shannon Despite not being a varsity sport the players and Pittsburgh were in the "He is a tremendous com- Ross scored for the Lords, giving them a 3-2 victo- still take the game seriously. running for Magliore's ser- petitor," Mars said. "He's fun- ry. "Durham goes in there expecting to win," vices. damentally sound, plays great Durham's win against Humber was in jeopardy Jackson said. 'They have practices through the "I'm very happy for him," defence, blocks out and before the game even began. The Lords stayed out year and we have our own uniforms. It's quite the said McKoy, a former team- rebounds. Once he gets to the late the night before the tournament, which result- big deal." mate of Magliore. "We all next level and adds some ed in them showing up late for their first game. 'They have that opportunity still, at this age knew he would go far, and pounds, there is. no doubt he "It was a 10 o'clock start and we didn't get there level, to play some competitive hockey," Boudreau. there is no doubt he will make will become more efficient." until five after 10," Jackson said. "We were in "I think some of them would go every weekend to a it to the pros." jeopardy of losing the game through forfeit." tournament." 1 /2 P ri c e S p e c i a l

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