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Residence Jumping through hoops students left off voters list By Reka Szekely once they fi ll out an application Chronicle Staff form. To vote, students must also be 18 ver a thousand residence years old and Canadian citizens. students were left off the of- Residence students who may call Ofi cial voters list for upcom- other areas of the province home ing municipal elections because are still eligible. the college and university did not “As long as they’re saying this is submit their names on time. where they’re residing now, that’s Th e Municipal Property Assess- fi ne,” said Luther. ment Corporation (MPAC), which Th e city will also assign extra re- compiles the voter’s list for munici- vision clerks to the poll to help resi- palities across the province, said dence students on election day. it contacted Durham College and Margaret Greenley, vice-presi- UOIT about adding the 1,300 resi- dent of student aff airs for Durham dence students to the offi cial voting College and UOIT, said getting ap- list, but did not receive the informa- proval to release the information tion by the Sept. 15 deadline. is not a simple matter. It had to be Students can still vote in the Nov. coordinated between the registrar’s 13 municipal elections by getting offi ce for both the college and the Photo by Keith Fernandes added to the list either by contact- university and they had to make DURHAM COLLEGE CALLS IN RINGER: Nikki Shawana, an 18-year-old, self-taught ing the City of Oshawa or present- sure it was appropriate to release hoop dancer, performs for students last week as part of Native Awareness Day. Tra- ing identifi cation on election day at the list under privacy laws. ditionally, the hoops are made of red willow branches. For full story see Page 8. the polls. “We would never just release Michael Porporo, municipal re- student information to anyone,” she lations representative for MPAC, said. “We take privacy very seri- said they initiated contact on July ously.” 14 via a letter. To inform students about the “What we have done is we sent voting procedure, the school will out a letter asking for a listing of distribute brochures in the resi- Transit strike hovers all the residence students living in dences and send out a notice on the residence so we can key it into our mycampus email system. ing out a plan to help students get to class in the event system and provide it to the munici- Greenley said it’s important for Talks between CAW of a strike. palities.” students to understand that they “We’ll be communicating to students . . . so students Porporo said they followed up in can still vote, despite not being on will know what’s going on,” said Heather Middleton, September. However, they did not the list, by presenting their student and Durham Region manager of Media and Editorial for Durham College/ receive the list by the cutoff date. identifi cation at the Shrine Club UOIT Communications department. “We can request the information and registering. Th e two sides met for negotiations last Tuesday. and whether we receive it on time is “My hope would be that all stu- aren’t breaking any “We’re still a long way apart,” said Garth Johns, Durham another thing.” dents go out and vote,” she said. Region commissioner of Human Resources. Percy Luther, deputy city clerk When informally polled, most speed limits Th e union says the region is forcing them to strike. for Oshawa, said that because the students said they wouldn’t be vot- “Regional councillors are still willing to put our workers City did not receive the list, it will ing in the election, though some By Marilyn Gray out on the street,” said John Johnson, chairperson of the not be putting a polling station on said they’d make the eff ort. Chronicle Staff Durham Region Transit unit of CAW Local 222. campus. “If I don’t vote, I have no right to tudents who take the bus may have to fi nd anoth- Th e main issues being discussed are contracting out Instead, the nearest one will be at complain about the government in er way to school on Th ursday. policies, cost of living allowance, and health benefi ts. the Oshawa Shrine Club on Simcoe the future,” said Jason Sousa, a fi rst- CAW Local 222, Durham Region Transit work- Johnson said the region is “unwilling to move from their Street, just south of the campus. year Automotive Engineering stu- S ers’ union, set Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. as the strike deadline. At fi nal off er position”, which was put forward in July. “So we anticipate if students dent at UOIT. press time, the union and the region were no closer to One issue that has already been resolved is money. want to vote, it’s not far for them,” he Sousa said he lives near campus an agreement. “Wages are absolutely not an issue,” said Johnson. “Th e said. and will make the eff ort to get to the A strike would bring bus services to a halt. If there wages they’ve off ered . . .we can agree to.” On Th ursday, the school provid- Shrine Club, but doesn’t think many is a strike, GO buses will still be in service and will con- Th e region is still hopeful a strike can be avoided. ed a list of residence students to the other students will. tinue to stop on campus. Because Whitby transit work- “Th ere’s a lot of work to do yet,” said Johns. “We remain city itself and Luther said students “I think I’m a special circum- ers are with a diff erent union, Whitby buses will also be optimistic that a collective agreement can be reached.” on the list who present their student stance, just because I have a car,” he running, though no buses will be coming into Oshawa. Negotiations between the region and the union will identifi cation will be eligible to vote said. Durham College/UOIT administration is still work- continue today and tomorrow (Oct. 3 and 4). 2 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS SA promotes good neighbours

By Shannon Dossor Chronicle Staff

Imagine you’ve just leased your fi rst home. You’re living with three other friends and you suddenly re- alize you’re free. You are on your own, you make every decision for yourself now, and you are com- pletely responsible for everything. After being excited about your in- dependency, you think, what are the right decisions? When do I have to pay the bills? When do I take the garbage out? What are we eating for dinner? Oh well, you make all the rules… or do you? Th e Student Association has a new campaign, called the Good Neighbour campaign, and has also put together a How to Be a Good Neighbour guide. Th e guide out- Photos by Rela Szekely lines what rights and responsibili- ties students and landlords have WHO’S THE REAL CAMPUS IDOL?: Christopher diCarlo, Rupinder Brar and Shirley Van Nuland are all competing for towards each other. It describes the the title of TVO’s Best Lecturer. expectations and considerations that students should have towards their landlords as well as their neighbours. Th e SA runs the Good Neighbour campaign, with a lot of support from administration. UOIT’s celebrity profs “When you have students liv- ing off campus for the fi rst time, they feel the eff ects of being inde- culture. He doesn’t believe in lectur- pendent,” said Evan Muller-Cheng, TVO’s Best Lecturer by the numbers ing from the same old set of notes Professors president of the Student Associa- every year. tion. “Th ey feel more liberated, like “If that’s all I did, I’d lose them in •Number of nominations received: 285 having a huge party at their house. 15 minutes,” he said. “Don’t forget compete for A lot of people have parties, but it’s I’m competing with the internet, a matter of how you conduct the MTV, Much Music and a bunch of •Number of schools that received party.” other things.” Not only does the guide describe TVO title Both diCarlo and Van Nuland nominations: 20 bylaws and tips on how to be a have won teaching awards in the good neighbour, it also outlines By Reka Szekely past, at the Univesity of Guelph and the Tenants Protection Act. During Chronicle Staff at Nippissing universities respec- •School with most nominations: 18, the second week in September, the tively. Student Association went into the Yes, TV Ontario admits, they are University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Th e lecturer contest is part of community and distributed these looking for an idol. Not one that TVO’s Big Ideas, a show that broad- guides to students living off cam- sings or dances, but an academic casts dynamic lectures from across pus, as well as their neighbours. one, someone who has the gift of the province. •Last time the competition was held: 2005 One of the more important public speech and can share their Wodek Szemberg, the show’s points that the guide makes is to knowledge with the general public. producer, said many academics simply introduce yourself to your To that end, TVO is again hold- speak only to their disciplines and •2005 winner: Arne Kislenko, a history neighbours. Let them know you are ing its Best Lecturer contest and he tries to highlight those that have willing to co-operate and be rea- three UOIT professors have made the gift for public speech. professor at Ryerson sonable. Have parties, but respect the cut as fi nalists. “Imagine a program that at- your neighbours. Let them know Rupinder Brar, Shirley Van Nu- tracts an audience ten times larger Faculty of Education, said she was right back, sharing ideas among the about the party ahead of time, land and Christopher diCarlo were than a convocation hall can hold, blown away that her students, who class. when approximately it will end and nominated by students earlier this that’s what Big Ideas has done,” said have very busy schedules, took the Meanwhile, Brar says he takes tell them if they have any problems year and were asked to submit a Szemberg. DiCarlo has previously time to nominate her. She teaches his cues from his physics students on the night of the party they can let video of one of their lectures. In Au- appeared on Big Ideas. in the Faculty of Education and said and is always trying to judge their you know. gust, they found out they were on Szemberg said people who do it’s a real tribute since her students level of understanding. Th e SA has also partnered with the list of 71 fi nalists. Th e list will be diff erent and interesting things are becoming teachers themselves. “I try to keep my lectures very the Town and Gown committee cut to 30 this month and then to 10. make the best lecturers. He said Th ough she was nominated for organic,” he said. “I don’t plan them run by the City of Oshawa, which Th e top 10 will then deliver lectures many students probably don’t lecturing, Van Nuland does much too exactly.” works with Durham College, UOIT, on TVO and the public will vote for know that Brar was a candidate for more than that in her classes. For example, in a recent lecture, Durham Regional Police, students the best one. Th e winner will re- the NDP in the last federal election. She uses a variety of teaching before explaining projectile motion and landlords. Many colleges and ceive a $10,000 scholarship for their Meanwhile, diCarlo is just as methods and often she incorporates with a series of equations, he threw universities across North America school. likely to spend his time interview- group work, drama and discussion a baseball around class to give the have Town and Gown committees All three say they were thrilled to ing bands like Green Day and Tool and says it’s not just the content, but students a solid understanding of as well. Th ey hold meetings where be part of the contest more for the as he is to debate the existence of what the students learned about the what he was talking about. students, neighbouring residents, recognition it brings to UOIT than God in front of an audience. activity itself that’s important. As the only philosopher at UOIT, homeowners, and landlords and to themselves. Szemberg said that in the end, “In education, we’re also trying diCarlo takes an interdisciplinary community leaders can voice their “I’m more interested in the idea the whole contest is about bringing to be examples,” said Van Nuland. approach, so human sexuality is concerns. So when you’re sitting in that UOIT gets recognized more knowledge to Ontarians in a way “It would be an insult to them to lec- just as likely to come up as the Lib- your house now, fi guring out the than I do … I don’t care who ad- that’s accessible to them. ture at the. Th at’s not how they’ll be eral party in one of his political sci- plans for your party next weekend, vances of the three of us,” said di- “Th ere’s this one woman in her teaching.” ence classes. just remember your neighbours. Carlo, a philosopher who teaches 80s who has been watching Big Van Nuland constantly tosses He says it’s important to let Just keep in mind that you’re not liv- critical thinking, ethics and political Ideas for the last fi ve years and she questions to her students while lec- students know he’s aware of their ing alone in the middle of nowhere, science. loves it,” he said. “She feels enlight- turing, and her students toss them world and keeps in touch with pop you’re living with your neighbours. Van Nuland , a professor in the ened, she feels plugged in.” The Chronicle October 3, 2006 3 CAMPUS NEWS Indie Hour on the Freq

By Ariel Hill Chronicle Staff

For most students, music is a staple in their entertainment diet. Indiecan and the Freq are working together to help them get the most of what they consume. Th e Toronto Indie Scene is a one-hour show that airs Th ursdays at 6 p.m. on the Freq. Everyone knows the top 10 on the radio or the much music countdown, but who can say they know who Th e Flares are? “People love knowing bands that no one has heard of,” said Joe Chisholm, co-founder of In- diecan. He explained that there is a Photo by Andrew Moore real hunger out there for Toron- to indie music. Th e show off ers SOAKING UP THE SUN: The solar powered bus shelter, with heating and an information centre, is an $80,000 gift from a look into the scene with inter- GO transit. views, industry news, reviews and a live studio performance. “If you tune into the show you can learn something,” said Kris Dickerson, manager at Th e Shelter warm gesture from GO Freq. Dickerson said the fi rst air- By Andrew Moore loaded with route information and state-of-the-art shelters cost ap- Also, two heaters run along the top ing of Indiecan on Sept. 21 went Chronicle Staff announcements. proximately $80,000, said Jim Mc- of the shelter, providing students really well. Th e Freq, soon to be “Th e new shelter will be great in Master, Durham College and UOIT with heat. Th e heaters will come on named otherwise, decided to Students who are tired of the the winter, and it’s better than wait- transit co-ordinator. for timed periods to ensure a con- add Indiecan to its program- waiting for the bus in the frosty win- ing for the bus under the overhang Th e spot for the shelter was stra- stant temperature inside. ming because it would help the ter months will be pleased with the in the rain,” said third-year Nursing tegically picked based on the fact “It’s a safe place for students to station gain a few more listen- latest contribution by GO Transit. student Tammy Graham. “Plus the that there are no more buildings be because it will be lit up at night,” ers by off ering something new. GO Transit has provided Dur- new info board is much more help- going up in that area of the school, said McMaster. “Also it will provide Chisholm said this program ham College and the UOIT with a ful.” said McMaster. warmth.” may not be for every college new heated bus shelter. Th e mod- Th e shelter was installed by GO He added the shelter is installed For students taking the GO bus, radio station but if it fi ts, then ern shelter not only keeps you Transit and is to be maintained by with lights that run off solar power, the new shelter will certainly be a great. It allows bands to get a warm, but also serves as a transit Durham College and UOIT. Mainte- which will save energy and keep dream during the cold months of broader audience and the peo- information centre, with boards nance will be important since these the shelter lit throughout the night. this school year. ple tuning in will come away with some new knowledge. Chisholm explained that there are approximately 3,500 bands in the 905/416 areas, Students learn to deal with debt and trying to keep track of don’t need Ferraris, he said. them can be overwhelming. Credit cards are quick and con- “It gives listeners what’s out Dutka says Financial facts venient. Dutka said to use credit there in bite-size pieces,” he cards only if there will be money at said. “I’m a fi rm believer that •In 1990 the average debt for an Ontario undergraduate the end of the month to pay them it’s (music) an important but budgeting student with a loan was $10,800. In 1998 students averaged off . Not missing payments will keep neglected part of our cultural at $14,504 and in 2002, $22,700. (Canadian Millennium Schol- good credit ratings for students, fabric.” arship Foundation 2002) which would assist in mortgage ap- Chisholm said college radio is best proval in the future. is the perfect market to help •After four years of post-secondary education the average He challenged students to record By Valene Nicholas student debt is $19,000 in Canada. (CIBC) with their vision. Students are Chronicle Staff their expenses for 14 days, without part of a movement that ben- changing habits, to see where their •Over the past 20 years Canadian scholarships and bursa- efi ts unsigned artists. Th ey are Degrees or diplomas are re- money is going. the ones going to shows to sup- ries have quadrupled, but tuition has increased by 135 per Jarrell Johnson, a third-year ceived and graduation hats fl y off cent since 1997. (CIBC) port local bands and talent. as students close the door on post- bachelor of commerce student at People who like to watch the secondary education and venture UOIT, said the seminar showed her extra features on a DVD, or the • For the upcoming academic year tuition is increasing in ways to save money and stay within into the workforce. Lurking closely six provinces. There are no tuition increases in Newfound- type of people who like to get behind some is the tormenting, a monthly budget. It costs Johnson behind an issue and ask ques- land, Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta. (Stats Can National about $11,000 per year for tuition, haunting monster known as stu- Graduate Survey) tions are the type of people dent debt. books, food and rent. who will like this show, he ex- Johnson hopes to purchase a In 2002, 45 per cent of bachelor cial adviser Derek Dutka spoke to an achievable goal. plained. condo shortly after graduation and degree grads fi nished school owing students about staying clear of the If a student could save $60 per Th e Freq has as many as in the meantime her part-time job an average of $19,500 on govern- debt monster. month at age 18, by age 65 about 5,000 listeners from all over the at Home Depot and assistance from ment loans, according to the Statis- After 20 years experience in the $400,000 would be saved. world. People from as far as Aus- OSAP helps her pay for university. tics Canada National Graduate Sur- fi nance business, Dutka believes the “Basically you can spend it, or tralia and England are tuning in. “I would like to start investing in vey. One in seven graduates owed top three excuses for not budgeting you can invest it,” he said, referring Dickerson said that the diverse real estate, to work toward fi nancial more than $25,000. are procrastination, convenience, to time and money. programming allows them freedom,” Johnson said. As for college, 41 per cent of and easy credit. Ways for students to save money to attract a broad audience. For students currently drowning graduates owed money on govern- Dutka told students to set realis- are simple, but not necessarily con- “We are a very multi-cultural in debt or ones wanting to refrain ment loans. Th e average debt was tic fi nancial goals, learn how to bud- venient. Packing a lunch for school, school and we pride ourselves from it, Dutka advises to take re- $12,600, according to the survey. get and start now. Saving $1,000 a investing time to search through in that,” said Dickerson. He said sponsibility. To help with budgeting, a semi- month is unrealistic for a full-time fl yers for sales, buying needs and that they try to refl ect that on “You can’t change what’s behind nar was held for students on Sept. student, but cutting back on three not wants all reduce expenses. Stu- the campus radio station. you, but you can change what’s be- 21 at Durham College. Assante McDonald’s meals a week would be dents need transportation, but they Wealth Management senior fi nan- fore you,” he said. 4 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Publisher : Robin Pereira E-mail: [email protected] Editor-in-Chief : Gerald Rose [email protected] Ad Manager: Bill Merriott EDITORIAL Parking is not as bad as it seems

It’s a ritual that begins every September in the second week of school, the parking gates come down and the complaining starts. Parking’s too expensive. Th ere’s not enough visitor parking. Th e traffi c’s too congested. What many don’t realize is that compared to other schools in the Greater To- ronto Area, Durham and UOIT students have a sweet deal. Th ough the sticker price for most campus parking is $450 for the year, students purchasing parking passes will receive a refund on their UPASS fee, dropping the price to $350. Th at’s cheaper than parking at Centennial College, where it’s $470 per year, and Humber, which starts at $490. Some schools, such as George Brown, don’t even off er yearly parking rates. When it comes to other GTA uni- versities, the diff erence is greater. York’s cheapest pass is $320 per se- mester. At the University of Toronto, drivers shell out at least $300 for four months at the Scarborough cam- pus. At the downtown St. George campus it’s even more expensive. Students at those schools pay at least twice as much as we do for spots that make the South Simcoe lot seem the epitome of convenience. Every school in the GTA encour- ages students to use public trans- portation, but only Durham and UOIT off er a universal transit pass for regional buses and GO service. Th e $100 annual cost of the UPASS is less than a monthly student GO pass to Toronto from Durham. It’s true not every student lives in Durham and some spend more than an hour com- muting to school every day. Th ese students need on-cam- pus parking and parking passes are available. However, students who live in the region near bus routes should consider making the switch to public transportation. It’s cheaper and as ridership increases, so will the frequency of service. Increasing the use of pub- lic transportation is the best solution not only for our cam- pus, but for the entire GTA. Th e rush-hour congestion on Highway 401 is proof of that. Pop- ulation growth in the area is far outpacing the ability of offi cials on campus, they can expect fees to ing them of snow and salting them student is simply not feasible. We’re green spaces is both depressing to construct new roads. Govern- increase on a yearly basis. And they in the winter. If new lots need to a growing community and space and unappealing. No one wants to ments on the federal, provincial and should increase because people who be built, then the cost should be on campus is tight. It’s important go to school in a giant parking lot. municipal levels would be wise to park should bear the cost of parking. downloaded only to those who to maintain greenspace on campus continue to invest in mass transit. Th ere’s a cost to maintaining lots, park, not the entire student body. as new buildings go up. A campus By Reka Szekely For those who continue to park to keeping them staff ed, to clear- On-campus parking for every that paves over the majority of its

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle OPINION Drinking on campus distracting

Your words are slurred, eyes Taylor’s, is a fun and relaxing place cannot control the amount they People are often unable to per- Some begin drinking in the morn- glossy, your balance is off and mem- to socialize with friends and meet consume and drink more then they form simple tasks after relatively ing and because alcohol is available ory lost. Your class starts in fi ve min- new people. Th ere’s entertainment should. It is these students who be- modest amounts of alcohol, result- to them begin excessively drinking. utes. everyday of the week. come intoxicated and act foolishly in ing in incomplete assignments. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism cost Getting plastered is unbenefi cial However, the main beverage be- class, becoming a nuisance . Slowed For some, relaxing at the pub and an estimated $148 billion annually, to all students; ing served before, thinking causing repetitive ques- drinking cold beers is more appeal- according to the National Institute therefore the after and unfortu- tions to clarify, irritability resulting ing then sitting through lectures, on Drug Abuse and the National serving of alcohol nately even during in fi dgeting and drowsiness is a dis- therefore a decision to skip class is Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Al- on campus dur- Tania class time is alco- traction to the class and disruptive often taken. coholism. ing the day must hol such as fruity to the learning environment. And when the inevitable hap- Students are here at Durham end. Harris cocktails and beer Boost Alcohol Consciousness pens, academic failure, it is common College and UOIT to be educated Disturbances of all kinds. Th is Concerning Health of University for a person to feel discouraged and so our goals of a happy future are in the classroom, liquid menu means students (BACCHUS), a college drop out. Having such easy access met. Th e last thing we need is to be dishonourable only one thing for alcohol education program in the to alcohol during the day enables diverted our dreams.. grades and acquiring bad habits all students and it’s spelt United States and Canada reports students to acquire bad habits. Th ey No one goes far with slurred follow when students drink and at- T-R-O-U-B-L-E. 35 to 40 per cent of college dropouts are not asked if they have class or speech and blurred vision. Now tend class. Not all students who drink do so leave school for alcohol-related rea- other responsibilities before being sober up and get to class, you have Th e Durham College pub, E.P. excessively, but there are those who sons. served. three minutes. Th erapeutic cloning 9/11 victims could lead to a cure becoming sick Stem cell therapy, blastocysts, embryos and clon- the blastocyst is destroyed. Th e argument is that this Rescue workers, New York resi- victims can’t aff ord to treat their ing. It all sounds a little confusing doesn’t it? Th ese is and should be considered murder and is no dif- dents and victims have come to- breathing problems and are unable words tend to cause a lot of discomfort for most ferent then killing a human being, Th e counter ar- gether to demand medical benefi ts to work so they should be given the people. gument is that the blastocyst is not yet considered and compensation for health prob- money they need to get healthy Th erapeutic cloning refers to the scientifi c terms living until it has reached the embryo stage which is lems they suff ered after the Sept. 11 again. listed above. First off , there is a big diff erence be- 14 days after fertilization. attacks. Josefi na Rosa, a New Yorker A study by Mount Sinai Medical tween therapeutic cloning and the cloning in mov- Th erapeutic cloning has the ability to save lives. for more than 30 Center in Manhat- ies that grows babies into superhu- More then 230 million people years, said she’s tan found that 70 man warriors. around the world have diabetes had problems per cent of the peo- breathing ever Alicia ple who responded Stem cells are found in humans, Mike and that number is on the rise. but unlike any other cell, they have According to Canadian Diabetes since her apart- after the attack later ment was bom- MacDonald suff ered breathing the ability to become any cell in the Gokdag Association more then 230 mil- body. Weather it’s a brain, heart lion people around the world have barded with dust problems. Police, or bone cell, the stem cell can be- diabetes and that number is on from the attacks. fi refi ghters and oth- come it. the rise. Th e Alzheimers Associa- During the week of Sept. 4, a ers suff ered high rates of lung ab- Th is opens up serious potential for multiple med- tion recognizes that one in every 20 people over the crowd of 250 gathered at Ground normalities and these problems ical breakthroughs. age of 65 develop the disease, Th erapeutic cloning Zero where the World Trade Center could last a lifetime. Th e extracting of stem cells is the fi rst step in ther- experts say that with further research and advance- towers once stood, demanding fed- A coalition of low-income people apeutic cloning. Th e overall objective is too take the ments in the fi eld all these people can be cured. isTh eral and state medical and fi nancial who worked or lived near the World stem cells and make them into cells, tissues and or- could also lead to the end of leukemia, osteoporosis, help. Trade Center said there have not gans patients need to live. Along with these capabili- heart diseases and save people with serious spinal “I need medication and I am been any government-funded treat- ties comes the advantage that the therapeutic clon- injuries. not working because I’m sick,” said ment programs for the individuals ing process allows for cells to obtain specifi c DNA. Th e Human Fertilisation Embryology Act of 1990 Enrique Farfan, 59, a construction who inhaled the dangerous fumes. Since the genetic cells match the DNA of a pa- makes the United Kingdom one of the few nations worker who worked at the site. Workers and residents are suff er- tient, ultimately there would be little chance of rejec- that allows for therapeutic cloning research. Other Victims of 9/11 should be com- ing from long-term illnesses that are tion from the body, which frequently occurs during countries have made strong headway including pensated with medical benefi ts be- beyond their control and nothing is transplants of organs such as the kidney and liver. South Korea, which is a leading researcher in the cause we have honoured those who being done to assist them. Firefi ght- Ethical dilemmas involved with the process are fi eld. Spain also recently passed a bill that would al- did not survive the attacks and we ers and police offi cers helped to inhibiting the research of therapeutic cloning. Stem low for therapeutic cloning. should honour those who did. Th e save lives and yet the government cells are taken from blastocysts, an egg that has been Th ese are all big steps to broadening our medical victims have survived an ordeal won’t step in and help save their fertilized for fi ve days and is hollow containing about knowledge and an even bigger step in saving human that will never be healed emotion- lives. It’s time for the government 100 cells. During the process of extracting stem cells lives. ally, and the American government to relieve those who are suff ering should do whatever it takes to help and not allow any more innocent heal them physically. Many of the people to die. Parking creating headaches But since it takes so damn long to spot for your car, get a couple warn- long line of traffi c listening to peo- What they need to do is stop Students are fi nd a parking spot. ings, and then take maybe three or ple screaming and throwing heavy- building fl at lots or we’ll soon be Parking at Durham College and four tickets. Congratulations, you weight punches at their dashboards. parking in Brooklin. Th ey should UOIT is an issue every year, and I fi nally found a spot in a ditch by start building two- or three-fl oor wasting valuable each year the squad down at park- the library. parking structures, or maybe put in ing services has a plan to ensure ev- With the new athletic centre ex- an underground parking lot. With class time erything is going to fi t right between Andrew pansion, all parking on the west side all the money students are putting the lines. of the college is unavailable and it’s into the school, fi nding the funds for looking for Th ere’s always the parking pass Moore not helping this year’s attempt at re- the construction shouldn’t be that issue. I seriously think my girlfriend ducing the congestion on campus. diffi cult. parking spaces paid more for her pass than she did I’m not saying Parking Services Something needs to be done Although my house is just a few for her car. Four hundred and fi fty got yourself parking all year for just has done nothing. Th ey’ve built new about the parking issue, the price minutes drive from campus, it looks dollars is a lot of money, and when over $100. lots, hired parking managers and of a pass, the crowded lots, and the like I’ll be setting my alarm for 5 a.m. looking at the prices for parking in Being late is another big problem stopped letting students without traffi c jams. Until then, you’ll fi nd to get to class for 9. Not because I previous years, it’s up. But the prob- for students. Last week I missed my passes go beyond pay-and-display, me parked in my ditch. spend hours in front of the mirror. lem still exists. OSAP appointment and was half an leaving the lots open for paying stu- It’s cheaper to fi nd a nice discreet hour late for class after waiting in a dents. 6 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS New Th ink health about centre your By Marilyn Gray Chronicle Staff Th e campus health centre future is expanding and is expected to be open by next summer. Th e new health centre will By Pavan Sandhu be in the same building as the Chronicle Staff new athletic centre. Students voted in favour of the $14-mil- Students looking to expand their lion joint project in a referen- prospects on employment and ed- dum last year. Th e athletic and ucation are welcome to attend the health centre is being paid for Career and Education Fair. It will mainly by increased student take place on Oct. 24, 11a.m. to 3 fees, included in tuition. p.m. in the gym. “Th e construction’s on It is a place for Durham College track. . . costs are still in line, and UOIT students to connect with people have not gone over employers for part-time and full- budget,” said Katherine La- time jobs as well as co-ops, intern- zenby, director of Campus ships and summer jobs. Health and Counselling Ser- Th e fair off ers students a chance vices. to network and fi nd out more about Th e current health centre Photo by Pavan Sandhu the industry. has only two examination Students planning on attend- rooms for physicians. Th e new SELF-SERVE: The job board, located outside of room B205, is just one of the many ing should be well prepared. Th ey centre will have 12 examina- services students can use on campus to enrich their post-secondary experience. should keep their resume and cov- tion rooms. “We’ll probably er letter updated. increase the number of physi- An open resume clinic will be cians we have,” said Lazenby. held Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon In addition to more exami- in the SW corridor and in the af- nation rooms, the new centre ternoon from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. in UA will have an on-site pharmacy Serving up some fresh east atrium. and a lab with proper equip- Students are advised to plan ment for processing blood ahead and make a good impres- and urine samples. sion. Students should also bring Th ere will be one treat- their ID. ment room with an exit to the services for students To fi nd a list of organizations parking lot for easy access to attending, or for more information an ambulance. students can log on to the career “It alarms people when partment is Jon Sarpong, who is settling into his new po- and education fair website they see that,” said Lazenby. sition of diversity offi cer at the college and university. Alternative health services New resources “We are available as a resource on campus for stu- will be added to the list of ser- dents with issues relating to sexual orientation, race, re- vices the campus health cen- ligion, and even social status,” he said. Info tre off ers. Th e new centre will Sarpong would like to work with student clubs orga- employ a chiropractor, a mas- accessible on nizing events connected with diversity and multicultur- seuse, a naturopathic doctor, alism. sessions for a nutritionist and a chiropo- “Th ere is defi nitely room for more improvement in dist or foot doctor. campus areas of diversity,” he said. Th e Student Association From the Campus Health Centre there is a new pro- prospective is currently looking into ex- By Pavan Sandhu gram called Leave the Pack Behind. panding the student health Chronicle Staff Th e main goal of the program is to reduce and stop plan to include alternative students from smoking. It protects non-smokers from students health services. “All of the ser- Television might have its fall lineup, but the college second-hand smoke and prevents students from start- vices will hopefully be aligned has its own version. Th ere are many new clubs and ser- ing s. By Alicia MacDonald with changes that are coming vices premiering this year on campus. Th e Sexual Health and Resource Centre will open Chronicle Staff with the student drug plan,” Melissa Bosomworth is the new fi rst year experience this year. It’s a place were students can get free advice Durham College hosts the said Lazenby. Currently, none co-ordinator in the Student Life department. about sex-related topics. Alex Saul is a student volunteer annual open house and college of the above mentioned alter- “My role is to bring the services that we have on cam- organizing the program. information program on Th urs- native health services are cov- pus, and make a one-stop location,” said Bosomworth. “It is entirely student run, confi dential and non-judg- day, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27 ered under the student health “Th e students can fi nd information about what is avail- mental,” said Saul. “It’s much more laid back, you don’t for students, parents, teachers plan. able to them or where they can go if they have ques- have to make a appointment. Students can call in or and community members. Th e larger facilities will tions.” drop by and ask questions related to sexual health.” Th is event will be held in also allow the campus health “Our department also looks at orientation for both Information is provided on: healthy relationships, the gymnasium at the Oshawa centre to take on more stu- the college and university. We collaborate with other sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives, HIV and campus from 6 to 9 p.m. on dents for placements and departments to raise awareness about what is going on AIDS, pregnancy options, safer sex and sexuality. Th ursday, and 9 a.m. to noon work study jobs. “Right now around campus,” she said. When the centre opens, safe sex items and contra- on Friday. Potential students we’re very small and we’re Bosomworth created the brochures, the student ceptives will be sold at a cheap price. looking to do research on post- always asked to take students handbooks and the magnetic calendars that were hand- “Pregnancy tests will be $4,” said Saul. “We will also secondary education will have for placement,” said Lazenby. ed out to the fi rst-year students at orientation. She is also sell sex toys.” the opportunity to speak with “We’ll have areas for work in charge of web resources and information for parents. Career and Employment Services has an improved college representatives from study . . . and students with “First generation students may not have someone to job site this fall. Students and graduates will be able to approximately 25 diff erent col- medical placement in their tell them what to do and where to go. We are looking to put out a watch for jobs, and be notifi ed by e-mail of new leges. programs.” make resources targeted towards them,” said Tara Black- job postings that match their preference. Students looking for infor- Due to the local family doc- burn, director of Career and Employment Services and In addition to the job site a new online Co-curricular mation about Durham College tor shortage, “we still had stu- Student Life. Recognition Program will launch in the fall. It is an of- programs and services will fi nd dents coming back to use the Student Life Offi ce organizes orientation activities fi cial record from Durham College and UOIT, acknowl- faculty and student support student health centre as their for the college and university. edging a student’s involvement in activities while in services offi cers who can help. family doctor,” said Lazenby. “We recruit student leaders and volunteers who school. Tours will be available. UOIT “I think there is a need for the welcome new students on campus,” said Blackburn. It is a description of the co-curricular activity and the will also have representatives expanded health services.” “Recruitment for next year’s student leaders starts in skills they’ve gained from being involved with the activi- available. Th e health centre and October.” ties. Students will be able to print this record and submit Th e Whitby campus open athletic centre will share the Th e Learner Support Centre has a new ESL special- it with their resume to prospective employers. house will be on Th ursday, same entrance and expect to ist, Nicky Patel. Workshops and sessions for students “Whether it’s a club involvement, part of a team, ori- Nov. 2. be open in June 2007. with English as a second language will teach proper pro- entation leader, a captain, it looks at not only the involve- nunciation, grammar and fl uency development. ment but also the leadership opportunities that you’ve New to the students rights and responsibilities de- taken advantage of,” said Blackburn. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 7 CAMPUS NEWS Aid for students Working towards success By Alicia MacDonald Striving Chronicle Staff Education bills can add up quickly, but students shouldn’t to further panic as the Financial Aid and Awards offi ce and local bank branches can provide solu- education tions to ease fi nancial pain. “All of my fi nancial aid of- By Amanda Gauthier fi cers are student advocates,” Chronicle Staff said Chris Rocha, director of Classes have begun, assignments Financial Aid and Awards. She have been given, and students strug- takes pride in off ering quality gling with writing skills can now service and support and wants receive qualifi ed assistance, as the students to know that the fi - newly developed Peer Writing Tutor nancial aid offi ce is there to Program is available for everyone. help those in need. After speaking with faculty from Students looking for a way other schools such as Seneca Col- to pay the bills can apply for lege and Guelph University, Liesje the government’s fi nancial aid deBurger, writing specialist, felt a loan program known as OSAP. need to help students learn from Students will be assessed other students. based on things like cost of the “Phenomenal learning happens program, family resources and from peers,” she said. how many family members are In 2005, deBurger spoke with stu- in post-secondary education. dents, organized a focus group and While students are in developed a proposal to present to school full time they won’t be Durham College and University of charged interest on the loan, Ontario Institute of Technology. Th e and repayment does not begin idea to help students with their writ- Photo by Amanda Gauthier until six months after leaving ing skills was pitched to the advi- school. Applications for OSAP sory group and DC’s vice-president are available in the fi nancial of student aff airs, and thus, the Peer WORKING TOWARDS SUCCESS: Julie and Liesje deBurger, writing specialist for the aid offi ce and those requiring Writing Tutor Program was born. newly developed Peer Writing Tutor Program, work together in a journey to further edu- assistance with the application Th e program “allows us too ex- cation. can talk to any fi nancial aid of- pand our services and provides challenges are the main focuses of lems and work on how to enhance out having learned a great deal. fi cer. students with an opportunity for the Peer Writing Tutor Program. the student’s skills. “You are working with them,” Rocha understands that for greater access from peers,” said de- Th e tutors are trained to deal with “It’s not an editing or proofread- deBurger said. “You’re supporting many students it’s their fi rst Burger. all writing skills, providing a student ing service,” said deBurger. “I think what they’ve done in the classroom, time having to manage their In its fi rst year of operation, the from any program the chance to re- that’s something people need to re- supporting the development. It’s own debts and that they may program includes fi ve university stu- ceive assistance. alize. It’s more of supporting the learning.” need help. Financial aid of- dents, referred by previous profes- Th e tutors, as You’re supporting an instruction.” Having taught communications fi cers can assist with budget sors, with a B-plus average. Students well as deBurger, Th e program at Durham College, UOIT, Trent counselling, off ering money receive training from deBurger, who are available to what‘ they’ve done in is based on vol- University and Brock University, de- management tips and direct- has a masters degree in education assist students the classroom, sup- unteers who want Burger enjoys her career and plans ing students to diff erent awards and has taught communications for with any writing porting the develop- to help struggling on making the program part of DC and bursaries. 19 years. problems, but students. Since and UOIT for years to come. Students may also apply Th ey must attend all training the clients are ment. It’s supporting the tutors are stu- With a tentative date of January for the work study program, workshops and attend a student responsible for the learning. dents themselves, 2007, an online service will be avail- which off ers opportunities to consultation. Once the students their own work. it helps to create a able. Th is will allow students having work on campus, rather than have completed the 24-hour train- Th e tutor will sit more open learn- diffi culty with an assignment to go accumulating debt. Students ing process, and have submitted a down with the Liesje deBurger ’ ing environment online at any time and receive the can fi nd the application for written piece to deBurger for analy- client and dis- and makes the cli- required help. work study on mycampus and sis, they are able to tutor both college cuss where she ent feel more com- To learn more about the Peer those approved will be notifi ed and university students who require is having diffi culty in particular. Stu- fortable. Th e positive atmosphere Writing Tutor Program, information via email. Job opportunities assistance with their writing. dents are asked the question: what surrounding the Peer Writing Tutor is available in the Learning Support are also posted on mycampus, Essay writing, research develop- area are you challenged by? Th e tu- Program makes it diffi cult for stu- Centre and on the DC and UOIT with an hourly wage of $10. ment, formatting and other writing tor will then break down the prob- dents to come out of a session with- websites. “We support on average at Durham College about 90 work study positions,” said Rocha. “It’s institutional funding for students that have a shortfall above their own resources,” she said. Financial aid offi cers look at whether the student has ap- plied for OSAP,. Students can apply for this bursary at any time, however, Rocha suggests applying earlier in the year. “Students should not be embarrassed to come in if they have a fi nancial need,” said Rocha. “We’re here to help stu- dents. Th at’s our goal.” A line of credit can also help. Banks will lend stu- dents money while they are in school, ranging from $5,000 a year to $8,000 a year. CIBC has $40,000 available for students who need help with educa- tion costs. TD Canada off ers full-time students up to $8,000 a year for four years, to a maxi- mum of $32,000.. Royal Bank’s line of credit for students off ers students up to $5,000 per year for undergrads. 8 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Sharing the spirit of equality By Keith Fernandes and Valene Nicholas Chronicle Staff

Skin, cultures and beliefs may be painted red, yellow, black or white, but the human race is one. Seven female students were handed unity buttons, after pounding on Moon- stone, a cedar and buff alo healing drum. Th e button is divided into four colours meeting together in the centre, symbolizing unity. “I’m simply the relative your momma forgot to tell you about,” joked Shannon Th underbird, a Na- tive American elder from the Tsim- shian tribe in Northern B.C. Th underbird and performance partner Sandy Horne visited Dur- ham College/UOIT Sept. 27 with Ohmia: Kara Drum Group. Th e presentation was originally planned for justice students, said professor Ted Dionne. An innova- tion fund supported the event so that any DC/UOIT student could at- tend the fi rst Native Awareness Day on campus. More than 200 students fi lled both stands in the gymnasium. Keynote speaker Durham Re- gional Police Chief Vern White ad- dressed students about cultural bias within the police force. For 19 years White worked in na- tive communities with populations of 500, in contrast to eight white of- fi cers. “At the end of the day the kids could not see themselves in me,” re- called White. Th is made White realize the need Photo by Keith Fernandes for aboriginal recruitment on police forces nationwide. SPREADING THEIR WINGS: Darrell LaFrance (left) showcased his culture through dance and Sandy Horne “Th e next 4,000 people who sang her heart out at the fi rst Native Awareness Day. move to Durham will not look like me,” he said. Stands nearly emptied as stu- wood and moose hide. Each side her two dozen hoops transformed Sacred drumming, aboriginal From opening speeches to cer- dents crowded two drums. Both took turns chanting, increasing in into various wildlife forms. peacekeeping, storytelling and emonial drumbeats, the vision was drums were sprinkled with tobacco, pitch and volume. Durham Regional Police offi cer workshops relevant to native issues unity, however certain lyrics sung a symbol of thanks, giving respect to Th underbird said the competi- Darrell LaFrance also showcased were held for interested students. by Th underbird and Horne did not the drum and the spirits. tion resulted in a tie. aboriginal culture through dance, Ali Naqvi, a second-year Police line up with that focus. “Th e drum represents the heart- Th e presentation would not be clothed in red, fi tted with moccasins Foundations Student, said First Na- “We gave you food, blankets and beat of mother earth for us,” musi- complete without dancing. Nikki and crowned with eagle feathers. tions people should showcase their fur. You gave us diseases we couldn’t cian Bill Russ told students. Shawana, an 18-year-old Mani- Th e ceremony ended before culture because they represent the cure,” Th underbird and Horne har- Women surrounded the healing toulin Island native, is a self-taught noon, but the day of educating had beginning of Canada. monized. But the lyrics did not drum, while men surrounded the hoop dancer. With Ohmia: Kara just begun for Th underbird, Horne, “Th ey are a great people and this dampen student participation. powwow drum made from maple supplying the rhythm, Shawana and and LaFrance. was a great event,” he said. Students enjoy double the laughs at Second City By Marilyn Gray suggested by an audience member. events co-ordinator. “You pay into Chronicle Staff From this unlikely topic, fi ve skits the Student Association . . . One of were performed containing a mari- the perks is you get to go on cool Th e Student Association provid- tal argument, a high school biol- trips for a good price.” ed an evening of comedy and com- ogy presentation, and “sexy Charles Last year the Student Associa- pany at Second City in Toronto last Darwin.” tion paid $135 per ticket for a trip Th ursday night. Over 40 tickets to the event were to Detroit to a Leafs’ game, plus the A bus load of 20 students attend- sold, though only half took advan- cost of a bus there and back, while ed Bird Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, tage of the free bus there and back. charging only $35 each to the stu- a presentation of various comedy Th e Student Association had origi- dents who attended. skits containing political and so- nally booked 48 tickets, though not In spite of the monetary losses, cial comment. Th e show, directed all of them were sold. the Student Association continues by Chris Earle, made light of topics Tickets were $10 each from the to plan trips at a low cost for the stu- ranging from global warming and Tuck Shop although the Student As- dents. “We don’t ever make a profi t,” Canada’s role in Afghanistan to criti- sociation paid $20 for each ticket. said Julie Lamb, communication co- cism of Stephen Harper and George Th e bus that was rented to shuttle ordinator for the event. Inexpensive W. Bush. students to and from the event cost outings for the students, with the Th e show started out with a sa- approximately $250. Th e tickets and Student Association footing most tirical musical number on how the cost of renting the bus was paid of the bill, is “basically how we give Photo by Marilyn Gray Canada has benefi ted from Stephen for out of the Student Association’s back to the students,” said Lamb. Harper’s leadership and ended with budget. Upcoming trips the Student As- LAUGHING IT UP IN THE CITY: Students took advantage improvisational skits. During the im- “Every trip the Student Associa- sociation had planned include the of a low-cost trip to Bird Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at provisation, the actors had only the tion runs is technically a loss,” said Stratford Festival on Oct. 13 and the Second City in Toronto last week. help of the topic of “pancake syrup”, Scott Toole, Student Association Blue Man Group on Oct. 26. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 9 CAMPUS NEWS Love Fest busts out a great audience Free prizes By Ryan Peterson to be won Chronicle Staff

With lots of rubber, lube and alco- for being hol, Love Fest returned to campus. Love Fest, a promotional tour a student with Lifestyles condoms, was an event held Sept. 22 at E.P. Taylor’s By Matthew James campus pub. Pozzuoli “Th is is pretty much what I do, Chronicle Staff spreading the message of safer sex,” said Dan Tate the director of book- Durham College has paired ings and promotion for Love Fest. up with www.wincollegetu- Th e promotion by Lifestyles, ition.com to bring students CANFAIR (Canadian Foundation the opportunity to win either For AIDS Research), Staying Alive, $1,000 in cash, an Apple Ipod and MTV is intended to inform or a Sony PSP. students about safer sex and HIV/ Until Oct. 5 students will AIDS. Students are asked to show be able to log on to wincolleg- up in hot costumes and pay a $5 etuition.com and take part in cover charge. a 25-30 minute survey on the Th e cover charges are collected education system and learn- at the end of the tour. “After we pay ing facilities. To make this our expenses, the rest goes to char- survey even more interesting ity,” Tate said. Durham College has donated Th e rest is about 10 per cent, a host of gift certifi cates, from which amounts to about 50 cents of the Toronto Raptors, Blue Jays, every cover. Hockey Hall of Fame and HMV Tables all over the pub were lit- music centre. tered with free condoms and lube. To be eligible for this sur- Th ere was an information table just vey, students must be actively outside the pub with pamphlets on enrolled in a post- secondary proper condom application and institution, and must provide a HIV/AIDS. valid email address, a student identifi cation number and a One student who attended, Photo by Ryan Peterson Becky Atwood, said “it was fi rst birthdate. For more informa- off an all-ages event, which no one tion regarding this survey or knew, and last year they gave out lots LADIES STRUT THEIR STUFF: Katelyn Young, Jenna Scorgie, Aliia Scrio and Caitlin Rox- for a chance to win one of of free condoms and stuff . Th is year borough dance a different tune at Love Fest. With the number of students that showed these prizes please contact they didn’t, and the music was hor- up E.P. Taylor’s, the dancing didn’t stop until 2 a.m. Peter Dietsche Ph.D, Research. rible. All they did was talk through said Scott Toole the events program- It goes around to campus pubs However, to those people Tate said, Mohawk College. most of the songs. Th ere were neat mer for the Student Association all across Ontario. “if someone decides they want to At (905)-575-2719 or by contests that part was good, but not Th e tour started on Sept. 13 and Some may doubt the effi ciency engage in sexual activity (after the email at Peter.Dietsche@mow- that it was all ages.” has dates scheduled through Nov. of the event to promote safer sex, event) they have all the information hawkcollege.ca. “Th ings went great, it was packed,” 28. because of the party atmosphere. and means at their fi ngertips.” Assistant professor receives $200,000 to help fund research

By Luba Tymchuk virtual features. Th ese fi xtures will provide surgeons Chronicle Staff with control, will extend surgical capability and enhance surgery speed. UOIT’s Faculty of Engineering and Ap- Th e reward was given by Canada’s plied Science will benefi t from an award This award will Natural Sciences and Engineering Re- given to an assistant professor on Sept. 21. allow me to focus search Council (NSERC), which works Dr. Jing Ren was awarded a $200,000 ‘ to enhance the recruitment, retention University Faculty Award (UFA) to further more on my re- and early career progression of women her research into improving technology search. I plan to and Aboriginal people in faculty posi- tions in science and engineering at Ca- that facilitates the use of computer-gener- start to supervise ated controls to reduce the invasiveness of nadian universities. cardiac surgeries. students and carry Ren’s most recent work includes Only 24 UFAs were awarded in 2006, on with my ongo- 3D virtual fi xtures that come from the so this accomplishment is not just for Ren MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of but for all of UOIT. It is the fi rst UFA to be ing research. a heart, which will limit an operator’s awarded to a UOIT faculty member. ’ action for the pre-planned surgery on “I feel happy that my previous work is Dr. Jing Ren a heart. recognized nationally,” said Ren. “Th is award will allow me to focus Ren’s research aims to advance computer-generated more on my research. I plan to start to supervise stu- intelligent controls and move them into the operating dents and carry on with my ongoing research,” said room to develop surgeon-friendly and patient-specifi c Ren. Annual Campus Idol about to begin

Th e fi rst group of singers will take front stage Mon- Students gather at E.P. day, Oct. 12 at noon in the newly renovated college pub. Th e event lasts for two hours and will run for Taylor’s to sing like stars eight grueling weeks, each week seeing another con- testant eliminated, until there is one star remaining. By Matthew James Pozzuoli Th e fi nal contestant, who will be decided on Dec. 4, Chronicle Staff will win a prize of $500 for next semester. For the Campus Idol schedule and more informa- Sounds of boos and applause will be heard com- tion on this event, visit the Student Association web ing from E.P Taylor’s, as this year’s instalment of Cam- page at www.Sadcuoit.ca. and come out to cheer on pus Idol is set to get underway. your favourite singer. 10 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Students battle ‘freshman 15’ By Amy Parrington to buy her lunch. and Natasha Mackesey “Durham has a lot of selection of Chronicle Staff diff erent healthy foods. It’s whether you make the choice to eat the Four pounds is 11 times the ex- healthy foods or not,” said Vincent. pected increase for 18-year-olds, Leaving home and going to and 20 times the expected increase school means an enormous change for average adults. in priorities for young adults. Th e Living away from home, whether fi rst year away means freedom – to you are living in residence or share eat whatever you want, whenever accommodations off -campus, you want. As course loads increase, brings a new-found freedom and exercise and healthy choices seem responsibility, which means mak- to fade into the background. ing your own choices. Keep moving. Although the cam- According to the Heart and pus is large and you have to do a lot Stroke Foundation web site, Cana- of walking to class, make sure that’s dians consume 25 per cent more fat not the only form of exercise you’re then the recommended amount. getting. Odds are, even with an over- Th e “freshman 15” is used to de- packed schedule there will still be scribe the sudden weight gain often spurts of boredom. Instead of turn- experienced during the fi rst year of ing to comfort food, try drinking a college. glass of water and taking a nice long Researchers from Cornell Uni- walk by yourself or with a friend. versity in Ithaca, N.Y. now fi nd that Mackesey suggests working out. fi rst-year students gain only a third “Try taking a walk with a friend or of a pound each week, which is an signifi cant other, and if it’s raining average of 4.2 pounds within the or cold, then hit the gym. It’s a lot fi rst three months. easier to get motivated to work out Compared to the expected “fresh- then you have someone there with man 15”, a little over four pounds you,” she said. seems like nothing. However, four It is easy to forget the calories in pounds is 11 times the expected Photo by Amy Parrington a cookie you eat while rushing to weight gain for an 18-year-old, and class or the two beers you drink at almost 20 times the weight gain for MMMM... LEFTOVER PIZZA: Freshman Kristy Vincent tries to stay away from unhealthy the pub. How much harm can one cookie do? Lots. Th ese extra calories average adults. foods, but every once in a while it becomes unavoidable to eat a nice slice of pizza. Th is is a surprising result, con- add up. Th e cumulative eff ects of a sidering the awareness of proper foods as their favourites, loading on their bodies, and how unhealthy design student at Durham, says that few extra calories here and there nutrition is at an all-time high. up on fast food, vending machine they really are,” said Nathalie time and high food prices aff ect her show the quickest. Healthy meal choices are avail- meals, and frozen TV dinners, be- Mackesey a nutritionist and fi tness healthy eating choices. By just eating an additional 500 able throughout the campus. So cause it’s a quick and easy fi x, but instructor at Sheena’s Core Strength Vincent said in order to stay away calories each day in a bag of chips where are students going wrong? they’re not thinking about the eff ect in Bomanville. from unhealthy foods, she packs a or a chocolate bar, you will gain one “Students are picking the wrong that these foods are going to have Kristy Vincent, fi rst year graphic lunch each day but sometimes has pound a week. Fast food isn’t the only Cutting calories food off ered on campus at Tim Hortons By Elise Haskell twelve-grain bagel is 310 calories Chronicle Staff By Valene Nicholas Chronicle Staff and six grams. A twelve-grain ba- gel contains 0.6 grams more satu- Vending machines on campus Dozens of anxious students rated fat than a plain bagel. are as unavoidable to students as Th e safest way for students the classes and it’s hard to ignore can be seen chatting in line while waiting for their 10 a.m. caff eine to cut calories at Tim Hortons is their convenience and cheap prices. to munch on muffi ns that begin It seems that students are doomed fi xes and morning snacks, pro- vided by Tim Hortons in the B- with the words “low fat.” to eat unhealthy food from the mo- Low fat muffi ns contain 2 to ment they enroll, but that might not Wing. Various pastries, doughnuts, 2.5 grams of fat, zero trans fats be the case after all. and small amounts of vitamin A Although at fi rst glance you and muffi ns sit in a glass display beside the counter. Some treats and C. might only notice places like Pizza Customers cannot reduce fat Pizza and Tim Horton’s, there are appear to be loaded with fat and others do not. in Tim Hortons treats, but can re- healthier choices from the food pro- duce fat in beverages. A 10 ounce vided by Chartwells, a member of Students may mistake a calo- rie infested goodie for a lower fat coff ee with cream contains 3.5 the Compass Group. grams of fat and hot chocolate “Chartwells provides all of the choice. According to the Tim Hor- 4.5 grams. students a variety of healthy food Replacing cream with 2 per options through the Balanced tons Canadian nutrition guide, all fi lled and dipped doughnuts cent milk in coff ee and iced cap- Choice program,” said Amanda Wi- Photo by Elise Haskell puccinos reduces fat counts. A 10 ersma, the marketing manager for including Boston cream, blue- berry, maple dip and chocolate ounce iced cappuccino with milk Chartwells. GOING HEALTHY: On the Go provides affordable healthy is10 grams of fat and 100 calories “Balanced Choice options must dip contain eight grams of fat. A selections for students who want to avoid fast food. wheat carrot muffi n is 19 grams, less than one made with cream. fi t a particular set of criteria decided While sipping iced cappuc- on by our corporate chefs and are 2.5 grams being saturated fat. it. Approximately 10 items per day premium Greek salad and Mediter- Although the muffi n is high in cinos with milk and chewing represented in signage or symbols are either a Balanced Choice item or ranean feta baguettes. chocolate glazed doughnuts, on all of the products.” fat, it does not contain trans fats. a Vegetarian item.” Not only can these be found all Boston creams have 0.1 grams of students can justify consuming Th e symbols she’s talking about Th e On the Go menu provides a over campus, but they’re also af- these treats by saying they are are two stickers, a blue Balanced trans fats and 3.5 grams of satu- wide selection for students. fordable starting at prices as low as rated fats. lower in fat than most of the other Choices sticker and a green Vegetar- In the Balanced Choice menu $2.89. treats off ered in the B-wing. Th ey ian Choices sticker. On average muffi ns contain students can fi nd fruit parfait, tuna For a bit more money, there are more traces of iron, but barely aren’t fi lled with vitamins, but Th ese are found on the On the salad wrap, premium California also healthy off erings at Pita Pit (lo- they aren’t fi lled with that much Go products. any vitamins are found in muf- greens salad, roast turkey and veg- cated in the Gordon Willey Build- fi ns or doughnuts, except for the fat either. “On the Go is Compass Group’s etable baguettes, turkey and beef ing) and at a stir-fry centre in the If you really want healthier pre-packaged, ready to eat pro- wheat carrot muffi n containing chef salads. main cafeteria. vitamins A and C. choices you should probably gram,” says Wiersma. “We have a six In the Vegetarian Choice menu All in all, there are several healthy stick to munching on apples and day rotating menu and sell most of A plain bagel is 260 calories students can fi nd Caesar pasta sal- alternatives to the vending machine and 1.5 grams of fat, while a carrots. our Balanced Choice items through ad, roasted vegetables and feta wrap, and fast food choices available. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 11 CAMPUS NEWS More recycling bins are necessary

Tim Hortons coff ee cups. Last year Terri Gibner, a third- Despite year Environmental Technology student, was involved in the Aware- ness Day Project. Over 2,000 coff ee demand, cups were collected from waste bins around campus. Th ey were washed and transformed into a coff ee cup recycling tree. “We spent almost two full days building the tree,” said Gibner. According to food services, on remains average last year 2,000 to 5,000 cof- fee cups were sold each day. At this time the college is not required to limited recycle coff ee cups, which means about 2,000-5,000 cups are thrown By Pavan Sandhu into the waste bin each day. Chronicle Staff Since June 2006 the Region of Durham has introduced compost- Th e lack of recycling bins around ing as a way to reduce the amount campus has many students throw- of waste sent to landfi ll. Durham ing valuable items like plastic bot- College and UOIT, however, do not tles, metal cans and coff ee cups into compost. the garbage. Th e Tim Hortons cups can be Some students say the number composted but because the college of recycling bins at the college and does not have the green program in university is low considering the eff ect they are thrown out into the amount of students who attend the waste bins and sent to landfi ll sites. school. “At this time we don’t have the According to Debbie Kinkaid, facility to do it,” said Kinkaid. “We director of Campus Services, there have talked about it on a smaller are 60 recycling bins between the scale. We are always trying to come Oshawa and Whitby campus com- up with something diff erent that bined. Th e number of full-time stu- will catch on.” dents enrolled at both campuses is Ross Stevenson, a teacher in the about 5,911. Environmental Technology pro- “We try to keep them in the high gram, believes that recycling is im- traffi c areas,” said Kinkaid. “Part of portant for the economy. the issue is fi re safety laws for hall- “All those products are a re- ways. Th ere is only so much space source,” he said. “Reusing plastic re- that you can block.” duces the amount of oil used in the “Every year we are defi nitely plastic industry and reusing paper increasing the size and keeping eases the pressure on our forestry Photo By Pavan Sandhu resources.” up with the growth,” she said. “We REDUCE AND RECYCLE YOUR PAPER: Debbie Kinkaid, director of Campus Services, stands next Th e Waste Diversion Act (WDA) spend approximately $20,000 an- to one of only 60 recycling bins on campus. nually on recycling.” aims to reduce the amount of waste Th e campus recycles aluminum recycling strategies. recycled.” ”Th ey check our garbage com- that goes to landfi ll sites by imple- food and drink cans, cardboard, fi ne “We have tried the recycling of “It’s not about implementing pact area, to make sure that we are menting recycling methods. paper, glass bottles, newsprint, and paper towels in the washrooms. One new programs, it’s about the polic- separating and doing the collections “Th e WDA has pushed the in- steel. problem is contamination,” said ing of them,” said Kinkaid. “Th ey are the way we should,” said Kinkaid. dustry to increase the amount of “We even have recycling pro- Kinkaid. “If anything else is thrown so easily contaminated that most of “We got an excellent review the last recycling,” said Stevenson. “Now we grams for toner cartridges and for into that container, like a Kleenex the programs are unsuccessful.” time they came.” have recycling programs for used computers. Th ey don’t go to landfi ll or a piece of gum, anything other Th e ministry of environment Aside from the metal cans and tires, used motor oil and electronic sites,” she said. than paper towels, then it becomes makes regular visits to the campus plastic bottles, one of the biggest waste. Soon we will have the take Th e school has adopted various contaminated and can no longer be to check the status of recycling. contributors to waste on campus is back system for liquor bottles.” Coff ee used as unhealthy solution to problems cialist at Extreme Fitness in Whitby, said, “Coff ee is the least of the two evils. Some To avoid caff eine, but maintain energy that “It’s not that it’s a harm instantly, it’s the people are giving up smoking so they use cof- comes from it, Dyck suggests ginseng supple- Risks prolonged eff ects of drinking coff ee. It’s simi- fee to cure their cravings,” Daigle said. “It’s the ments that will administer the healthy doses lar to taking too much aspirin.” ones outside smoking cigarettes and drinking needed. Th e risks include heart palpitations, ner- coff ee at the same time that I worry about.” An article on Newstarget.com stated caf- are not a vousness, sweat and often people become jit- Christina Bruce, a temporary security offi - feine triggers adrenaline in a person’s system tery, he said. cer for Durham College and UOIT said, and when it wears off after a few hours, it People often drink coff ee because they “I don’t drink coff ee, I couldn’t get used causes exhaustion and fatigue. concern have diet defi ciencies. “Most people fi ll their to the taste of it, but I drink tea,” she said. On Most people reach for another ‘hit’ of caf- diets with starchy carbohydrates such as her days off Bruce admits to drinking tea on a feine. It acts as a drug; a person builds a tol- By Krystle Pereira fruits, but after an hour they make you feel constant basis throughout the day: “As soon erance for it. When they stop drinking coff ee Chronicle Staff tired and that’s when most people reach for a as I fi nish a tea I make another one.” their body goes through withdrawal. coff ee,” Dyck said. Students on campus are used to the Other studies have indicated that drinking Th e lines are lengthy, the wait times can He also feels students are especially at risk: blocked halls outside of Tim Hortons on the more than two to three cups of coff ee per day often be gruelling and the end result is some- “Students drinking coff ee corresponds with second fl oor of the Gordon Willey building. increases the chances of heart attacks, reduc- thing people yearn for on a daily if not hourly nutritional defi ciency. Whether they have Not all students waiting in line say they are es sterility and can create stomach problems. basis. Concert tickets? Long lines at a Wal- homework or they stayed up too late, it en- waiting for coff ees, but most are. Most students and staff waiting in line ad- Mart end-of-season sale? Th e answer is sim- courages them to drink a coff ee to wake up,” Henry Klaise, a Durham business profes- mitted to drinking three to four cups of coff ee ple: coff ee. Dyck said. sor, does not feel drinking too much coff ee is per day. Some students rely on coff ee to keep Th e globe’s second-most traded product During his years as a nutritionist, Dyck has harmful. them attentive and active. following oil, coff ee earns approximately $60 worked with clients who have coff ee before “It is debatable. Th ere is no proof that caf- Daigle did say that she often sees custom- billion annually throughout the world and is they work out to keep them mobilized. Al- feine is as bad as tobacco. I have watched a ers come in to Tim Hortons eight times per poured into more than 500 billion cups each though during a cardio workout that strategy report that stated caff eine helps people who day for coff ee. “It gives them something to year, according to Frontline World and Coff ee may come in handy, during muscle work- don’t metabolize well, it speeds up their me- do. Th ey often socialize with the same people Kids websites. outs Dyck feels caff eine is harmful because tabolism.” who return throughout the day. Especially if Without a doubt coff ee is a big business it slows down the muscle strength because of Dyck believes caff eine is not the only con- they don’t have a lot of money.” worldwide, but are the health risks of coff ee nervousness and anxiety. tributing factor to speed up a person’s me- Regardless of the studies about drink- recognized enough? Or is coff ee a lesser evil Barb Daigle, manager of a Tim Hortons in tabolism. ing coff ee and the risks it may pose, coff ee compared to the hazards of alcohol and nico- Oshawa, feels that coff ee can be harmful to “People need to remember to eat properly, remains the wake-up boost that people con- tine? someone’s health but is a less serious addic- follow high protein and low carbohydrates sume to make it through a stressful and tiring Chris Dyck, a nutrition and wellness spe- tion than cigarettes. and exercise to see results.” day. 12 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Student Voice: Are you planning on voting in November’s municipal elections? Why?

Photo by Reka Szekely

“Yes, I always do. I like to have an input on what’s going on in the area.” - Alan Blacklaw First-year Business Administration at Durham Pickering resident

Photo by Chad Ingram

KEMP VS. GRAY: Alexander Kemp is looking forward to asking opponent John Gray all the “tough questions” during the Oct. 19 live televised debate for the upcoming municipal election.

Gray’s antagonist Photo by Reka Szekely

By Chad Ingram Kemp is also concerned about the city’s poverty problem. “Nope. Never have, never really pay attention.” Chronicle Staff “It’s unbelievable the amount of hidden homeless that are - Julianna Vanbelle out there,” he said. “It’s there, and it exists, and it is a problem. First-year Offi ce Administration at Durham Th ese people are not creepy, these people are not dirty. Th ey Oshawa resident Experience is not a necessary prerequisite for a mayoral need help.” candidate. Kemp admitted there’s nothing the mayor alone can do But determination and a little anger can go a long way. about the problem, but said it’s something “the whole council Alexander Kemp is 32-year-old shift supervisor at Hero’s needs to be hit in the face with.” Certifi ed Burgers, and is Mayor John Gray’s sole opponent in Th ough he has no previous political experience, Kemp is the upcoming municipal election looking forward to a televised debate on Nov. 13. with Gray, being aired live on CHEX For years he has been watch- Durham Region television, Th ursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 ing city council, disagreeing with p.m. and condemning most of its deci- “Even if I lose,” he said, “at least I sions. get to ask the mayor the tough ques- “City council is being com- tions.” pletely mismanaged right now,” Kemp pointed to council’s spend- said Kemp from his campaign ing, noting that the city is $137 mil- headquarters in a storefront on OTES lion in debt. He also criticized the city Oshawa’s Bond Street. for tearing down the Queen’s Hotel, “I off er a more realistic view- which he called a landmark and wast- point on life, as opposed to people ed revenue-generator. who are only out looking for their own advantage,” he said. “I want to see Oshawa improve,” “Th e city needs someone who is levelheaded.” Kemp said. “It’s a great town, and I know it can do a lot bet- Photo by Reka Szekely A former student of Durham College, Kemp has also ter.” worked as a personal support worker. He wants to see a To resident students, Kemp off ered a special message. “No, because I don’t know enough about it and I more fi scally responsible city council, one more focused on “If you didn’t know, you can vote,” he said. “It aff ects you don’t want to waste a vote.” the needs of everyday people. just as much as it does somebody who’s been born and bred - Stephanie Zakhem “Homeowners are complaining about taxes,” Kemp said. here.” Second-year Public Relations at Durham He said a variety of people, young and old, have stopped by “And,” he added, “if anybody else wants to run for mayor, Whitby resident to tell him their qualms with city council. His campaign relies go for it.” solely on word of mouth. Th e deadline for candidate nominations was Sept. 28. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 13 CAMPUS NEWS Hope for Oshawa’s hidden homeless? By Chad Ingram “Can you spare a buck for a cof- few men play cards. regional budget process, Durham’s “City council provides free park- Chronicle Staff fee?” Sanderson estimates that 170 regional council approved the dis- ing for our volunteers,” she says, Bill asks this well-rehearsed people use the centre’s services tribution of $712,316 in homeless- “which is important.” Bill has an apartment. question shamelessly to passersby. each day. ness funding for the region. But Like Gate 3:16, St. Vincent’s He also has shoes and a coat. Some stop, jingle through their Gate 3:16 provides free meals, Neal believes this is not enough. funding comes mostly from local But on a Th ursday morning, he is pockets and produce a few coins. showers, laundry facilities, counsel- “A whole family can change over- churches and donations. It too is standing on the sidewalk in down- Others stay stone-faced, star- ling, computer and literacy training night,” he says. “Someone comes operated by volunteers. town Oshawa, panhandling. ing through the man as they hurry and other services for the city’s im- home and says, ‘I’ve been laid off .’ John Villena, an aging man with Th e man who would only refer along. Some tell him to get a job. poverished. It doesn’t matter if they’re a CEO or youth’s sparkle in his eyes, has been to himself as Bill is a member of a “You learn a lot about human- It is funded by Durham region’s not, the family’s whole economic volunteering at the kitchen since it sector of society the government ity, being out here,” Bill says. “Some churches, private and corporate do- dynamic has been changed.” opened 15 years ago. refers to as the “hidden homeless” people are understanding. Some nations, and is operated by a staff of In the winter of 2006, Neal “It feels good to come down and – people who maintain permanent are just assholes.” volunteers. pushed for a motion to increase help out,” he says. Villena estimates residence, but live on or below the When the weather permits it, Bill “City council does nothing for funding for the city’s YWCA. that the facility serves 150 meals a poverty line. panhandles for his living expenses. the city’s homeless,” says Sander- “It is the only haven for a woman day. He is missing three vertebrates In the frigid cold of winter, he turns son, contempt alive in her voice. and her child to go,” he says, noting Of course, homelessness and the as a result of surgery, and says his to the city’s shelters. “Th ey’re more concerned about that the building is a century old, plight of the “hidden homeless” in condition renders physical labour Gate 3:16 is an outreach centre spending millions of dollars on new with drafty windows and dilapidat- not a problem unique to Oshawa. impossible. His face grey with stub- on King Street. Susan Sanderson is arenas.” ing facilities. A recent study by the provincial ble, he leans on a cane as he tells his a co-ordinator there. She puts a cigarette in her mouth, Just a few doors from Gate 3:16 government estimates that there story. A tall, stern-looking woman a leash on her dog, and trudges out- is St. Vincent’s Kitchen. Here, for are as many as 5,000 hidden home- For two years he’s been applying with dyed-red hair and fl amboyant side. $1.25, Oshawa’s marginalized citi- less in Toronto alone. Some critics for a disability pension, without suc- makeup, she stands in middle of a John Neal is city and regional zens can get a solid meal. say this fi gure is low. cess. Welfare gives him enough to big room, holding a small, white dog. councillor for Oshawa’s Ward 7. Ruth Puckrin is director of oper- As for Bill, until he is granted a rent a one-bedroom apartment, but Surrounding her are rows of tables Seated at a desk in his campaign ations. A plain-looking woman, she disability pension, he will continue for his food, he begs for money on where weary men and women eat headquarters, he produces a docu- sits behind a plain-looking desk, in a to cruise the streets of Oshawa, the street. hungrily and converse quietly. A ment noting that through the 2006 plain-looking offi ce. looking for a helping hand. Party over Leisurely land at Lakeview poverty By Ariel Hill Chronicle Staff

Waves hit the shore, a building over 150 By Chad Ingram years old stands beside you, and children kick Chronicle Staff a soccer ball at a fi eld in the distance. Where might you be? UOIT’s Engineers Without Bor- Lakeview Park, established in 1920, is a ders want students to help make major landmark in Oshawa’s history. It has poverty history. undergone many changes in the past 86 years Engineers Without Borders, in but remains dedicated to its roots. With some conjunction with the Student Asso- of the oldest structures in the city of Oshawa ciation and Students for Humanitar- standing on its grounds, it makes for a great ianism, Action and Respect through picture of the early harbourfront settlement. Education (SHARE), are presenting Th e Guy House, Robinson House and the Hen- Party Against Poverty at E.P. Taylor’s ry House all date between 1835 and 1850. Th ey on Th ursday, Oct. 5. Tickets are $3 have been turned into museums and exhibits, in advance, or $5 at the door, which which the public is open to view year round. opens at 9 p.m. Parks manager Bill Slute has seen the park de- Th e evening will include contests velop and grow since 1984 when he was cho- and giveaways. sen for the job. Proceeds will help fund Engi- “Th e area was redesigned for new parking neers Without Borders’ projects in and roadways, there used to be a road running impoverished countries around the between two of the historical buildings,” ex- world, as well as some in Canada. plained Slute. He said there were many more improve- ments such as new picnic shelters, a boardwalk along the beach and the pier being opened to New fi rehall the public. Trails were improved and the play- ground was updated to be the only wheelchair- accessible playground in Oshawa. Th e Jubilee pavilion has also been enlarged will quicken and improved since it was built in 1927 to mark the diamond jubilee of Confederation. A band- stand behind the pavilion is used for some out- response door concerts and movies on Sunday nights in the summer. By Jocelyn Nespiak Even with all the changes the park has gone Chronicle Staff through in past years, there are plans for more. A soccer centre is in the planning stages for North Oshawa residents can ex- this waterfront property, which would eventu- pect faster service from local fi re- ally be used as a tournament facility. fi ghters after the opening of Fire Autofest, a weekend long car exhibition in Hall No. 5. Oshawa that draws close to 10,000 spectators, Th e station will house two fi re is going to be held at Lakeview Park for the fi rst trucks and employ 11 people. It cost time in the summer of 2007. $5.9 million to buy land, the hall and “Th ere is more and more demand for public equipment. events,” said Slute. Th e biggest challenge they “Th is will improve response time are facing is understanding the demand. for northern areas of Oshawa,” said Th e sports fi elds are being overused and Deputy Chief John Jeff s. “And it will the picnic shelters can be crowded in summer improve coverage through all of Os- months. Organizations are beginning to realize hawa as well.” that there are great facilities there to be used for Photo by Ariel Hill Grand opening celebrations be- public events so the city is trying to accommo- OSHAWA LONG-STANDING: Henry House in Lakeview Park is one of Osha- gin on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. date the needs as they grow, said Slute. wa’s historical buildings, built in 1850. and fi nish at 3 p.m. Guests can take Th e park also has a lot to off er to students. tours, watch fi re safety demonstra- As you sit in residents or at home wishing you great to get away from the campus and spend a With the fall season approaching and leaves tions, and enjoy barbecued food. had something to do, why not get up and head bit of time outdoors in a great landscape. Th ere changing colours you could fi nd some great Th e new hall is at 1550 Harmony to the beach? is also abundant fi eld space to play Frisbee, scenery at Lakeview Park. Rd. N., just north of Taunton. It might be a bit cold for swimming but it is football or soccer. 14 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Watson still on cue By Andrew Moore selected worldwide and the tourna- Chronicle Staff ment has a purse of $3 million.” Even while on tour, Watson fi nds For Gerry “Th e Ghost” Watson, the time to stop by campuses, mili- pool isn’t just a game played at a lo- tary bases and other venues to per- cal pub. form shows. It’s a way of life, a way of making “I’ve done shows in Oregon, Ver- a living. mont, Maine, the University of Cali- It’s something he has dedicated fornia and at the Air Force base in his entire life to. Miramar,” said Watson. “Th e same Th is is the reason Watson’s re- year the movie Th e Color of Mon- sume is an 8x10 sheet of blank pa- ey came out I did 120 shows in 90 per. days.” Th is is the reason Watson is Along with Watson’s ability to one of the best pool players in the play competitive pool, he also has world. an extensive collection of trick shots Watson started playing pool at that he shares with the students the age of 12 in his hometown, Corn- from Durham College once a year. wall, Ontario. Mastering snooker “Gerry’s a great guy. He’s been Photo by Steve Parker and 8-ball, he quickly became a top coming to Durham College for a competitor in the community. long time, longer than the fi ve years “It was a competitive town. Ev- I’ve been bringing him in,” said Scott BRAIN WAVES: 9th Annual Children’s Groundwater Festival at Camp Samac. Par- eryone was competing for bragging Toole, events programmer for the ticipants are posing with mascots Drip and Drop. rights,” said Watson. “By the time I Student Association. “He’s been was 14, I was the best in town.” coming here before E.P. Taylor’s After years travelling and play- even existed.” Soaking up the knowledge ing respectable players to better his Watson has a book and several ability, Watson began to want more DVDs, which he promotes while By Steve Parker so the teachers can reinforce what $20,000. from the game that came so natu- on tour. An Afternoon With Gerry Chronicle Staff the children learn at the festival in “It’s a real community event,” said rally to him. So in 1977 he started Watson, Pool Academy and 101 Big their own lessons during the school Gord Geissberger, co-ordinator for his professional career in England. Trick Shots are a few of the prizes Th e ninth annual Children’s year. CLOCA. “Without the support we It was there he became one of 128 audience members can win at his Groundwater Festival was held last Jim Schell, chairman of the Cen- couldn’t do it.” members selected for the World shows. week at Camp Samac in Oshawa. tral Lake Ontario Conservation Th e festival started out in 1998 Professional Snooker and Billiards “Th e show was good. Gerry’s a Approximately 5,000 Grade 4 Authority (CLOCA), said the main with an attendance of about 350 Association. great entertainer and a funny guy. students distributed among 10 high function of the event is to teach chil- people. With an 80-85 per cent Watson has racked up a consid- He had some pretty good games to schools attended the festival, which dren the importance of conserving return rate there are now a dozen erable number of achievements win prizes,” said Durham College ran from Sept. 25-29. water and preserving natural habi- schools on board across Canada throughout his career. In 1983 he student Cameron Smith. Th e event is aimed at teaching tat. with six more interested. won the Canadian 8-ball Champi- Watson has recently been in- Grade 4 students the importance of MacDonald is particularly fond Th ere have been attendees from onship, in 1991 the New York State ducted into the Cornwall Hall Of water in the ecosystem and stress- of the subtle way the information as far away as Nova Scotia and 9-ball Championship and in 1996 Fame for his achievements in the es that it is essential for all life on from the activities is delivered to the Washington, D.C. who came to fi nd Watson won three Canadian pro world of billiards. earth. students. out how to run a groundwater festi- circuit events. Once ranked 14th in the world, Students participate in various “Th e most awesome part of this val according to MacDonald. “I’ve recently been selected for Watson has undoubtedly turned activities that demonstrate the sig- festival is that kids come here, they It’s a lot of work, but everyone in- the international pool tour.com,” his passion for pool into a life-long nifi cance of water, how it behaves in have a great time, and they don’t volved is looking forward to the 10th said Watson while on campus career, one that will hopefully con- the environment and even the hu- even realize they are learning,” she annual Groundwater Festival, which Sept. 18 performing trick shots for tinue to satisfy his fans, friends and man body. Activities take the form said. will take place again next year. students. “Th ere were 150 people family for years to come. of demonstrations, explanations Th e festival relies heavily on and games. community support and donations Th is is the fi rst festival of its kind collected to provide meals for those to be held in the fall. Event co-ordi- participating as well as transporta- nator Annette MacDonald said the tion costs to the students. Transpor- reason it’s held during this season is tation alone is usually no less than Guidelines for health plan By Marilyn Gray the Student Association offi ce. Chronicle Staff Some dentists require students to pay up front while others fi le claims If you haven’t already opted out electronically. Students are encour- of the student health plan you’ve aged to bring the dental claim form paid for your benefi ts whether you with them to the dentist. need them or not. Th e deadline to If students end up paying up opt out was Sept. 21. front, they have to fi ll out a form to A fee of $146.83 was included in be reimbursed. All forms needed to tuition, which entitles students to make a claim or request reimburse- health insurance from Sept. 1, 2006 ment can be downloaded online at to Aug. 31, 2007. Booklets contain- www.aclassociates.com. ing details of the health plan are “Oral contraception, the patch available at the Student Association and the injections that they give to offi ce. prevent pregnancy are only covered If students need a prescription, if you go to the campus health cen- the plan covers 80 per cent of the tre, not at a pharmacy,” said Brem- cost. Students need only show their ner. “Th e campus health centre is student ID card. Th e insurance pays able to buy contraceptives at a much for up to $7 of the pharmacy’s dis- lower rate and are able to share pensing fee. “You have to pay the those savings with the students.” diff erence between what the phar- If students have a problem with a macy charges and $7,” said Kathryn claim, they can refer their pharma- Bremner, Student Association of- cist or dentist to ClaimSecure at fi ce manager. A list of pharmacies 1-888-513-4464 or Jeff Bossack at in Oshawa and Whitby with lower- ACL & Associates Ltd. at 1-800-315- than-average prices is available at 1108. Dental cleanings, reasonable prices By Allyson Brown Th e Durham College Dental Chronicle Staff Clinic off ers dental cleanings at the reasonable price of $25. Dental How would you like inexpensive cleanings may include X-rays, fl uo- dental work done within walking ride treatment, polishing and scal- distance from your next class? ing to remove hardened plaque. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 15

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[email protected] *Advanced Medical First Responder Training 16 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 17 18 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Flash student card and save at O.C. By Valene Nicholas from 10-25 per cent off and free Chronicle Staff merchandise with certain purchas- es. Whether it be purchasing a hood- Flash a Little…Save a Lot is a ed sweater from Campus Crew or year-round event, but from now un- refi lling a printer cartridge at Island til Nov. 5, students can participate Ink-Jet, Durham College and UOIT in an online contest to win a $5,000 students can save by fl ashing their Oshawa Centre shopping spree. student ID cards at various Oshawa To register, visit oshawacentre. Centre stores. com. More than 200 stores are found Th ere is no-sign up fee, but stu- on two levels of the mall, with 39 dents need to provide their student retailers participating in Flash a ID numbers and answer a skill-test- Little…Save a Lot. Discounts range ing question. Halloween celebrations at Canada’s Wonderland By Jocelyn Nespiak Attractions include haunted Chronicle Staff mansions, frightening mazes, mov- ies, and monsters. Anyone looking for a scare this Rides including Top Gun, Drop month can check out FearFest at Zone, SkyRider, Dragon Fire, Paramount Canada’s Wonderland. Th under Run, Great Canadian It begins Oct. 6 and ends Oct. 29. Minebuster, Th e Fly, and Vortex will It’s open Friday, Saturday and Sun- be open. day nights from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $29.99 at the door. Bowmanville’s annual apple fest By Steve Parker ple baked goods will be available for Chronicle Staff purchase. Live music will be played On Oct. 14, 2006 the town of throughout the day, Peter Morgan- Bowmanville will be holding its sen will be carving animals out of yearly Apple Festival and Craft Sale wood and there will be animal rides from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on King Street. and contests as well. Apple cider and a variety of ap- Parking and admission is free. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 19

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Dragonforce storms T.O. Docks

By Chris Bracken was to deafen everyone in the build- Chronicle Staff ing, and they did just that. From playing death-metal songs like Th e Weak Willed, to their older songs Knights, dragons and guitar so- like Tattered On My Sleeve, All Th at los, oh my! Th e fantasy metal rock- Remains brought so much energy ers Dragonforce stormed Th e Docks they needed some help. concert theatre with their axes in Howard Jones of Killswitch En- hand Sunday, Sept. 24. gage came out to help vocalist Phil For only being the second time Labonte. Fans then began to chant Dragonforce has played Toronto, Killswitch because of his appear- the fans were out in full force like ance. All Th at Remains’s producer an angry mob on a witch-hunt. But, and guitarist for Killswitch Engage, Dragonforce brought quite the rein- Adam Dutkiewicz was also back- forcements with them. Th e support- stage at the show. ing bands on the bill were HORSE All Th at Remains brought a great the band and All Th at Remains. ending to their set by playing an old- HORSE the band opened the er song called Th is Darkened Heart show with their Nintendo sound- and their newest single Th is Calling. ing keyboardist and drummer do- And although fans were going crazy ing a medley of songs. After their for All Th at Remains, it was about to intro, they got right into the thick of get a whole lot crazier. things. Th e lights went out, the crowd HORSE the band opened with was silenced, and then a red clock one of their more popular songs, appeared on the backdrop. Th e Birdo. And if that didn’t get the crowd was three minutes away crowd pumped up, the musical as- from seeing the headliners, Dragon- sault continued with their next song, force. As the clock counted down, A Million Exploding Suns. the heavy metal anthem Raining After recently releasing an EP ti- Blood by Slayer was blasting over tled Pizza, HORSE the band was ob- the speakers. ligated to treat the crowd to a slice Once the countdown hit zero, Photo by Chris Bracken of their new music. So they decided Dragonforce lit up the stage with to play the song about pizza made guitar solos galore and acrobatics DRAGONFORCE: The Docks Concert Theatre was musically on fi re Sept. 24 when Drag- up of anti-matter, called Anti-Pizza. that would make the circus jealous. onforce brought friends, All That Remains and HORSE the band to Toronto. Th e crowd seemed to enjoy HORSE Th ey played all their popular the band’s set, but they were just the songs, including Operation Ground they love Toronto, Dragonforce the Damned. But that still wasn’t capable of, you’d better shape up on appetizers. and Pound, Soldiers of the Waste- fi nished their set with Th rough enough for Dragonforce fans. your sword skills. Or at least get a set All Th at Remains had one mis- land, and My Spirit Will Go On. the Fire and Flames and Valley of After seeing what Dragonforce is of heavy-duty earplugs. sion as they came on stage, and that After boasting about how much Lachey bares soul at Kool Haus By Amy Parrington cities in the world, that’s God’s hon- Chronicle Staff est truth,” said Lachey. Th e highlight of the night was “But I feel my world coming when Lachey surprised the audi- back to life, my eyes are fi nally open ence by serenading a fan with a new again, now I see it all in a diff erent song called Slave. During his perfor- light.” mance, through screams of jealousy Nick Lachey opened his What’s and envy, the temperature in the Left of Me concert on Sept. 25 at the room quickly soared. Kool Haus in Toronto, with Outside Halfway through the show Looking In a song about moving on, Lachey changed shirts and reap- letting go of the past and continuing peared in a classic white button- life again after his divorce from Jes- down shirt. sica Simpson. “Th at song was so hot I had to Over 300 mainly female fans change my shirt,” he explained. from age 12 to 45 lined the streets Singing more tracks off his new surrounding the Kool Haus, endur- record Lachey went “old school” and ing cold fall winds, spitting raindrops returned to his 98 Degrees roots, and a variety of city odours includ- singing, I Do, Cherish You and Th is I ing fi sh and car emissions, for three Swear accompanied by a delighted hours, for the chance to see Mr. 98 audience. Degrees himself, Nick Lachey. Pausing again to intimately talk Th e concert had two opening to the audience, Lachey said one of acts. Th e band Dirty Blonde, front- the best parts of having your own ed by Brooke Rachel Shive, off ered tour was that you could do what- a diverse catalogue of music from ever you want. In the spirit of doing modern rock and dance to timeless whatever he wanted, being a big classics. Th e second opening act Led Zeppelin fan, Lachey sang their was Joanna, who sang original songs hit Ramble On. and her latest single Let it Slide. Th e concert ended with two of After an hour of opening acts, Lachey’s favourite songs off the new Lachey appeared on stage at 9 p.m. record, Resolution and What’s Left A wave of screams passed over the of Me, favourites of the audience crowd as the spotlight was cast on Photo by Amy Parrington made apparent by glass shatter- Lachey, wearing a black blazer over ing screams and jumping-up-and- a simple black shirt and jeans. HEART BREAKER: Nick Lachey performed for fans on Sept. 25 at the Kool Haus in To- down excitement. Two songs in, Lachey took a ronto opening his What’s Left of Me concert with Outside Looking In. “Th ank you all for your support break to talk to his excited audience, and love, God bless,” said Lachey claiming that he was happy to be Lachey’s last appearance in To- Video Awards on June 18, where What’s Left of Me. before he exited the stage, behind a back in Toronto. ronto was during the Much Music he performed his number one hit, “Toronto is one of my favourite black curtain. 20 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Two Jackasses are better than one

sheer, absolute and unbelievable stupidity? Grossing And I loved it! Oh forgive me mom, I loved every terrible second. One thing I can’t wrap my head around though, is how the Jackass out the boys actually remain friends. Th eir favourite pastime seems to be hit- ting each other in the balls when it’s least expected. I am positive that audience whenever they sleep in close quar- ters they lay awake terrifi ed by what their ‘friends’ might be planning. Th ere were two scenes where since the their friendship really came into question. Two pranks on Margera and McGhehey were so terrible that they actually started crying. year 2000 And may god have mercy on my soul, I was still laughing. By Elise Haskell Strangely enough, I still felt my Chronicle Staff sense of superiority. I couldn’t help but think that not only had I not I took great pride in the fact that paid money to watch this, but I was I’d never seen the Jackass TV show. a better human being than these When all my friends in high school boys in almost every way. From the would go on and on about it, I always way they treated each other, to the felt a slight sense of superiority. stupid things they did to themselves Well, I felt it was time to get over and the fact that they let people fi lm myself and go see Jackass Number it. Two (justifying it by publishing this I do have to give them kudos review). I went out and bought the though, for the simple fact that al- fi rst movie to prepare myself for the JACKASSES: The guys from Jackass are back at the box offi ce performing gross and though they might be doing this for sequel but mostly because it came insane stunts while giving fans a good laugh. From left to right: Bam Margera, Johnny money, they’re also doing it for the enjoyment of bored people such with a free movie pass. Knoxville and Ryan Dunn. After all that though, I was still as me. Th ere are not a lot of people not prepared for what I witnessed. out there risking life and limb (and friend was so terrifi ed at what he sorry to say, it was. something even dumber and fun- In fact, I strongly believe that hav- friendship) just to get people to was witnessing that he grabbed Comparing this movie to the fi rst nier than what you just saw. ing now seen this movie I’m still not laugh. onto my arm, screaming, until my one, I have to say the second is fast- It never lets up and once we got sure I’m prepared to see it. Maybe that isn’t actually some- hand went numb. er paced. Th e stunts/pranks don’t to the ending I felt a great sense of I don’t think I’ve ever been so thing they can be proud of, but I’m But I could not stop laughing. go on for as long, so you never get disappointment that I wouldn’t be continuously horrifi ed, off ended still thankful and I’m sure everyone Even while I was gagging I was bored and in between everything are able to see any more of the stupid- and sickened. Th ere were two spe- else (not including the humourless) laughing – which certainly made small vignettes of the Jackass boys ity. cifi c scenes (though I’m not going to who sees this will be too. matters worse. I can’t even tell you (Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, I mean, what else would you call tell you which in order to keep this how funny this movie was without Ryan Dunn, Chris Pontius, Steve-O, piercing your own cheek with a fi sh- spoiler-free) where I did gag and al- saying something extremely cli- Dave England, Ehren McGhehey, hook and then jumping into water most threw up. ché such as: “Th is was the funniest Brandon DiCamillo, Preston Lacy, teeming with man-eating sharks Th ere was a scene at the begin- Bus trip movie I’ve seen all year.” Which, I’m and Jason “Wee-Man” Acuña) doing (oops, was that a spoiler?) if not ning where my 250-pound male to see Fazio’s off ers elegant alternative Blue Man in a town loaded with fast food Group chairs scattered about. At the end are cooked or explaining what throughout the restaurant. Fazio’s of the bar a waiter stands to greet chocolate raspberry tartufo is. wine cellar houses about 11,000 A taste of customers. Chatty customers still sipping bottles ranging in price from By Tania Harris Th e restaurant is divided into their monte cristo coff ee, after pay- $22.95 for moncaro marde white Chronicle Staff three dining rooms seating about ing their bills, don’t worry about trebbiano, to $329.95 for a Cali- Sicily in 40 people. fending off anxious waiters. Fazio’s fornian cabernet-sauvignon red ALL-ABOARD. Th e bus is about Dim pot lights and iron sphere staff views clients as people and wine. to leave and the journey will soon chandeliers illuminate the restau- not dollar fi gures. Fazio believes his restaurant begin. Oshawa rant, providing a romantic atmo- Dollar fi gures, now that is the brings customers the “spirit of joy sphere. Th e lighting isn’t too dark downfall for college and university and good friendship” found in Sic- A bus trip is scheduled on Oct. and around 8:30 p.m. lights are students. Penne Arrabiata, pasta ily. Anyone who ventures into this 26; anyone who is interested is By Valene Nicholas turned lower and candles occupy and grilled chicken in hot chili welcoming Italian eatery experi- invited to take a journey to see a Chronicle Staff the white cloth tables. pepper sauce, costs $21. Bistecca ences just that. Even on break, captivating performance fi lled with Jazz music seeps through the Di Casa, triple A fi let mignon is when Fazio is munching down a knee-slapping humour, brilliant On a corner in downtown Os- dining rooms. Th e source: a pianist $27. Spicy and leaving lips tingling, quick bite at the bar, he stops, chats sounds and vibrant colours. hawa sits a cozy Italian restaurant playing quietly amongst dining these main courses reside at the and bids his customers a wonder- It’s a journey to the Panasonic where the words fast food and customers. Recorded saxophone lower end of the dollar spectrum. ful night. A personal touch is price- Th eatre in Toronto to witness the franchise never escape the mouths music plays when the pianist is on Fazio’s serves Alaskan crab legs for less. of servers, chefs, and clients. Blue Man Group, an award-winning break. Th e music is easily heard, $40 and Caribbean lobster tail for Greasy French fries, processed Tino Fazio opened Fazio’s in theatrical production, perform. but does not dominate conversa- $46. meat, and fountain pop from res- 1979. His goal was to bring a taste Th e bus will be leaving the Stu- tion. Salads, soups and desserts taurants such as McDonald’s, Piz- of Sicily food and hospitality to Os- dent Association at 5 p.m. and re- Archways, textured light brown range in price from $3.95 to $11. za Hut and Taco Bell do not tickle hawa. turn from Toronto at 11 p.m. on and red walls, Italian art, and shut- Most desserts are made in-house, the palate as much as Fazio’s Ital- When entering the restau- Oct. 26. ter windows round out the Sicilian including Fazio’s crème brule, ian dishes. rant at Athol and Simcoe streets Tickets are $15, available in the environment. a custard-like dish topped with Th e food is pricy, but if a stu- customers smell a hint of vanilla. Tuck Shop. At Fazio’s customers are not fed a thin layer of sugar. Whipped dent wants to take a loved-one out Past a white French door sits the For more information visit www. and rushed to leave. Waiters treat cream, sliced strawberry and coco for a special occasion, Fazio’s is the bar with dozens of wine bottles, a them with patience by explaining circle the dish on a larger plate. place to dine. It is intimate, tasty sadcuoit.ca cherrywood counter top and tall how dishes such as sotto fi lletto Wine racks are scattered and friendly. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 21 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Toronto club V-Fest suits all tastes By Caitlyn Holroyd lineup. Delays put the concert over pride. You’ve got a good thing go- Chronicle Staff its scheduled time and as a result, ing here.” Th e Flaming Lips had their set cut Th e Sam Roberts Band and off ers ultra Despite miserable weather after only four songs, generating Th e Raconteurs also played up- conditions for the fi rst-half of Can- an array of boos. Th eir set was by beat sets and had the crowd sing- ada’s Virgin Mobile Music Festival, most eccentric, with confetti and ing along. Canada’s Broken Social the music played on at Toronto oversized balloons and front man Scene was a surprise, replacing Centre Island. Wayne Coyne rolling over the Massive Attack, who had prob- entertainment Th e event took place on Sep- crowd in an infl ated bubble.. lems getting across the border. tember 9 and 10 and featured 40 Th ough the day didn’t run Richard Branson, founder of mirrors and glass and stainless steel acts. Th ere was a mix of local in- smoothly, the music made the Virgin, made a brief appearance bar. Candelabras hung erratically die bands such as Ohbijou and event worthwhile. Th e Hidden on stage Sunday evening riding a Dining and on the ceiling create an intimate at- Th e Hidden Cameras, as well as Cameras threw lollipops to the motorcycle and promised that the mosphere and refl ect brilliantly off headliners like Th e Flaming Lips, crowd during their song “Lolli- festival would return to Canada. the mirrors. Th e Strokes and Gnarls Barkley, pop,” Muse gave an upbeat set and Th e event was launched in Eng- music in Th e Latin-French infl uenced whose frontman Cee-Lo proved DJ Kid Koala played his mother’s land back in the early 1990s and menu features combinations of skills in comedy, joking that none favourite song, noting she was has since branched out to the gourmet food. Appetizers include of his fans had shown up. watching the show on the Internet United States and most recently, the perfect soup of the day for $12, various “By a show of hands and voices, with the rest of his family. Canada. salads of sashimi terrine of yellow- where are the true Gnarls Barkley Sunday was a better success As far as festivals go, V-Fest fi n and white tuna with wasabi oil, fans?” he asked the crowd during after set times were moved back proved to be a big success by crispy nori and tuna tartar sauce, their late-night September 9 set. and Mother Nature brought out bringing together music acts to setting yuzu tobiko. Main dishes of roast “Well, they couldn’t make it to- the sun. suit all tastes. It will likely become By Amy Parrington breast of chicken with Serrano ham night.” Th e Strokes played a very raw a permanent event here and as Chronicle Staff and taleggio, along with roast garlic Like many inexperienced festi- and energetic set. long as people don’t mind stand- mashed potatoes are $26. vals, this one had its share of glitch- “I get Canada now,” said front- ing for hours on end, they should Th e Ultra Supper Club is a chic, Beyond the dining area is a lavish es – particularly during Saturday’s man Julian Casablancas. “I get the make sure to attend next year. glamourous, celebrity hot-spot res- Ottoman-furnished lounge. Mod- taurant and lounge tucked away in ern plush black chairs surround a Toronto’s Queen Street West dis- glass coff ee table facing a private trict. stainless steel bar illuminated in hot Th e walkway toward the club’s pink lighting. entrance immediately sets the Upstairs is a rooftop patio scene. A stone pathway, lined with straight out of Miami South Beach. palm trees, and exotic plants high- White couches, steel bar stools atop lighted with spotlights shows off the a clear blue area rug give off a balmy club’s chic style and guides patrons breezy feel, reminiscent of the urban to the entrance. chic favourite South Beach scene. A Entering the club you are greeted casual grill off ers lighter fare paired by a hostess who guides you through meals of ultra classic gulf shrimp a doorway and into the club. cocktail $8, and exotic cocktails all Th e sounds of people talking and served up in a sexy airy atmosphere dishes rattling fade into the back- under one of the city’s most spec- ground as, soft hip music travels tacular skyline views. through the small dining area creat- Lobster Mondays, Paris En ing a cool, relaxing ambience. Along Flames Fridays, and Ultra Saturdays the left side of the club are private fi lled with 1980’s classics, are just a booths; lined with charcoal grey few of the daily events the club of- pinstripe sheers give diners privacy, fers. beyond are about 10 small tables. Th e Ultra Supper Club’s col- Up two steps are larger, secluded lection of music, from SexyBack booths against a 16-foot brick wall by Justin Timberlake to YMCA by that looks over other diners. the Village People, caters to young White candles and pot lights are adults but is classy enough for older spread throughout the dining tables adults. adding sophistication. Dark choco- Whether it’s drinks on the patio, late brown fl oors, and lounge chairs exotic cuisine or stylish celebra- accent the white tables, beveled tions, Ultra Supper Club is quickly becoming the perfect choice for the For the nightlife savvy. love of Stratford By Tania Harris Chronicle Staff

Th e curtain is being drawn and the play is about to begin. Th e Stratford Festival, the larg- est classical repertory theatre in North America, will be performing Twelfth Night, a Shakespearean comedy, on Oct. 13. A bus trip is scheduled and any- one who enjoys laughing and being entertained with an unusual love story is welcome to jump aboard. Th e bus will be departing at the Student Centre at 9:30 a.m. and re- turning at 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 13. Tickets, available at the Tuck Shop, are $20 for students and $25 for guests. For more information visit www. sadcuoit.ca

22 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS An unusual recipe for ska music

supported by bands Keepin’ 6, An- gry Agency, and Th e Salads, the ma- Ajax band jority of fans were there to see Th e Johnstones unveil their fi rst CD. “Our CD release went like we raises the hoped,” said Jarek Hardy, vocal- ist, guitarist, and trumpet player of Th e Johnstones. “All the bands were bar in music great, the crowd was fantastic, and as far as the sound goes, all I heard was great things. Not to mention we industry just had a really good time. It was the fi rst time we saw the album, so it was By Chris Bracken pretty exciting to fi nally see it.”Th eir Chronicle Staff set included all their known songs like L.A.D.I.E.S, Action, and Gettin’ Th ey hit the stage half naked Paid. Th e crowd loved every minute with crazy antics and so much en- of it, and the whole fl oor at the Op- ergy that it would take you 10 Red era House was a skank-circle. Bull drinks to catch up to them, and Just before the release of their that’s before they even start playing. fi rst CD, Word is Bond, Th e John- Coming on the stage dressed up stones were signed to ska-punk as ghosts to a techno remix of Bon- label STOMP Records. Th is is a nie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart, huge step for the boys, considering and throwing off their sheets as soon they’ve been tearing up the local as she says turn around is only one music scene since 2002. example of their antics on stage. And although they just released With horns blaring, drums snap- an album, they are back and hard at ping, that typical ska sound on gui- work already writing their second tar, and all fi ve members singing at album. the top of their lungs, Th e Johnstones Photo by David Waldman “We’re already writing like mad,” have raised the bar in ska music. said Hardy. “We love writing and Although the vocals are fast, SKA AT ANOTHER LEVEL: Ajax’s own The Johnstones were recently signed to STOMP re- playing. I think in the future we’re squeaky and hard to understand, it’s cords and released their debut full-length Word is Bond album. just going to take over the world, or hard to picture Th e Johnstones with th if that doesn’t work, we’re just going a diff erent voice. Blending together and various other instruments, they for a CD full of ska anthems. 16 , the Opera House in Toronto to try and make it with Th e John- trumpets, trombones, keyboards have made the right combination At their release show on Sept. jam-packed. Although they were stones.” Phase Th irty-Nine big hit in T.O. By Katherine Hardwick love and heartbreak will hit close to don’t have the talent that helped over the nation, including to sta- Chronicle Staff home with many listeners, includ- Strap-On Tools to gain their spot at tions in Vancouver and St. John’s. ing those here at Durham College. Warped Tour. Th e band is looking for the na- Th e new release, “Phase Th irty- With the arrival of bassist Mike As well as the vocal range of tional success that fans play a major Nine,” from Toronto rockers Strap- Simoes, the band seems to be con- Brandon Savage to belt out the role in helping them to succeed. On Tools will soon hit campus radio fi dent with its lineup and optimistic hard-hitting lyrics to such songs as Grab a copy of this amazing al- stations.. Th eir emotional lyrics of for the future. new fan favourite, I Wish My Lawn bum off the band’s website and take After all, what’s bigger than a Was Emo (so it would cut itself). a listen to one of Toronto’s top inde- headlining gig at this year’s Warped Written by Savage, the song is pendently signed acts. Tour for a band that has the sounds about his love for a girl who seems Contact your local campus radio of a pop-punk band, but with one to be out of reach and the obstacles station and tell them you want to notable exception. they have to overcome. hear what the world has been miss- Traditional pop-punk bands Th e album is being shipped all ing out on. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 23 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Mario Hoops fouls out By Matthew James Although, the basis for the Pozzuoli game is solid and the graphics are Chronicle Staff truly amazing Squar-Enix failed to engineer controls that are Nintendo’s star plumber has user-friendly. Th e touch screen been making his rounds outside and stylus is used throughout the of platform games and role play- game for passing, shooting, drib- ing games to step into the world bling and all the fancy moves. For of sports. example, a swipe with the stylus Mario Hoops 3 on 3 for the left or right will pass the ball to Nintendo DS is mushroom king- your teammate. doms take on basketball. Just like Th is game off ers a wide vari- Mario Tennis, Mario Golf and ety of unlockables, such as, a very Mario Superstar Baseball before in-depth roster of players ranging them, this game off ers players a from Mario himself to Boo the chance to play ball, with a Mario- Ghost, many extra maps and the esque element. bonus of a harder tournament. In Mario Hoops 3 on 3 players Overall, Mario Hoops 3 on 3 Photo by Allyson Brown are expected to collect coins by is short on modes and asks you dribbling the ball onto question to replay the same tournaments HIT THE DANCE FLOOR: Many Durham College and UOIT students dance at Whitby’s mark blocks, and of course the on multiple diffi culty settings, newest night club, Johnny B’s. more accurate and faster you are but the core play is pretty good. If the more coins you will collect. It you’re near other DS owners who doesn’t end there, after running are likely to play multiplayer with around to collect the coins Mario you frequently, Mario Hoops is must fi nd his way to the net and a good choice. But by itself, the Johnny B’s good for sink the basket for the coins to be game wears out its welcome a counted. little too quickly. Durham/UOIT students

By Allyson Brown As of Sept. 21, Th ursdays at themes to be excited about are Hal- Chronicle Staff Johnny B’s will be the place to be for loween, a country hoe-down and a all Durham College and UOIT stu- beach party. “If you think Johnny B’s is the dents looking to unwind from their Johnny B’s is also hoping to bring best, gimme a ‘hell yeah!’” “HELL, busy school life. in some high-profi le bands to the YEAAHH!” “I had a really good time. I love bar in the near future. As the bus full of slightly intoxi- how it’s a diff erent atmosphere than Th ose of you who attended the cated students pulled out of the other bars I’ve been to in Whitby party at Johnny B’s on Sept. 27, re- parking lot after the fi rst offi cial and Oshawa,” said Lindsey Dennis. ceived special photo V.I.P. cards, Durham College and UOIT night at “It was cool how you could see ev- which will come in handy at future Johnny B’s in Whitby, the bus was in eryone on the dance fl oor on that events. an uproar after such a great time. big screen behind the bar.” Bus rides are off ered every Th urs- “It was a huge success,” said bar Apart from the ordinary bar day. Buses will be picking students manager Shamus Blank. “About 500 night, there will be special theme up at 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Sim- students were there.” nights to look forward to. Some coe Street, by the Olco gas station. 24 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New theatre Servers ruin Warcraft fun brings ly, you receive a message from an It’s rare to log in and not see fi rst came out. BE seemed unpre- Gamers unknown deity… some posted apology for malfunc- pared for the infl ux of players. comfort to “Server shutdown in 15 min- tioning software or equipment. Instead of making haste to get utes.” Every Tuesday the servers are new servers up, they decided to re- unhappy Such is the life of the World taken down for roughly an eight- lease the game in other sections of Oshawa of Warcraft gamer, frolicking for hour maintenance cycle, which the world and create an even larger By Shannon Dossor hours on end in a detailed vir- is disrupting to the MMORPG ad- following - how utterly brilliant. Chronicle Staff with online tual environment with impressive dict. If you took oxygen away from Th e existing servers at the time graphics and terrifi c story lines on a person for that long they’d die. became ridiculously overpopu- Along with all of the im- game servers that could be better main- Other successful online games lated, resulting in people waiting provements Oshawa is mak- tained by monkeys. such as Sony Online Entertain- around in an hour-or-more queue ing, a new movie theatre is By Steve Parker It was the graphics and game ment’s (SOE) Star Wars Galaxies only to get online and have some being built on the corner of Chronicle Staff play that hooked Massive Multi- or ArenaNet Inc.’s Guild Wars, do malfunction boot them from the Taunton Road and Grandview player Online Role-playing Game small updates each day as needed game. Street. Running along the rough ter- (MMORPG) players worldwide. and don’t disrupt game play unless Th en it was right back into Th e new Cineplex theatre rain with bow in hand and a feline However, what people don’t necessary. queue. will include ten 50-foot wide companion at your side, you look notice right away are the extended High connection latency+_is a World of Warcraft is more trou- curved screens, containing far ahead and spot your target ap- maintenance cycles, high connec- recurring problem as well, which ble than it’s worth. Until BE takes over 2,200 seats. Th e seating proaching. You order your com- tion latency and the overpopula- goes hand-in-hand with overpop- notes from SOE and ArenaNet on will be stadium style, meaning panion to head toward the target tion of many of the Warcraft serv- ulating the servers. how to properly run an MMORPG, that each row will be 18 inches as you crouch behind shrubbery ers hosted by Blizzard Entertain- Overpopulation was a result of World of Warcraft will never reach higher than the one in front. and get ready for the kill. Sudden- ment (BE). the game being a big hit when it its true potential. As well as being large com- fortable seats, they will have plenty of legroom. In the concession area, there will be the usual movie Murder your ears with KsE snacks, like popcorn, nachos and pop. In addition to these that is one of the most anticipated ing roughly six months off to actu- this album. there will also be a Yogen Fruz High hopes metal albums of 2006. As Daylight ally be normal people, they entered Killswitch Engage said once the and a Pizza Pizza. Dies is the follow-up album to Th e the studio more relaxed and clear- album is out they plan on touring Th e Cineplex will also con- End of Heartache from metal band headed. Most people would fi nd it everywhere, and always. Th ey don’t tain a Cinescape, which is a for new Killswitch Engage (KsE). hard to believe that this album was plan to stop touring after this album family entertainment centre “It’s an improvement in song written in its entirety within two comes out and they want to play ev- including the newest video Killswitch writing and structure,” said Howard weeks. ery city possible. games that are available to use Jones, the voice behind KsE. “Th e “It was because of the time off KsE have plans to come back without having to buy a movie fast parts are faster and the heavy we all got that feeling,” says Adam and play Toronto later this year on ticket. Engage album parts are heavier.” Dutkiewicz, guitarist and producer the As Daylight Dies tour. Th e bands Th is new theatre will pro- Th e CD has a release date of of previous KsE albums. “Everyone that will be supporting them will be vide 100 new full-time and By Chris Bracken Nov. 21. And like other KsE albums, had so much to give their input to Bury Your Dead and Shadows Fall. part-time jobs to Oshawa, as Chronicle Staff Jones pours his emotions into the and everyone was so happy.” Touring for most bands is ex- well as hundreds of construc- lyrics. He writes things that are im- Jones said there was nothing hausting, but for KsE it’s a diff erent tion jobs. portant and meaningful to him and written before that two-week pe- story. “It really all comes down to Th e new Cineplex is sched- Th e world is in a bad place, and are positive, hopeful, and uplifting. riod. What’s similar between previ- when you walk on stage,” says Jones. uled to open sometime in late daylight is slowly dying. Th ere is Recording for KsE was diff erent ous albums and this album is that “Th at’s the payoff .” fall. only one thing that can save us, and for them this time around. After hav- Dutkiewicz is once again producing The Chronicle October 3, 2006 25

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Varsity golf sets new records

By Ryan Peterson Chronicle Staff

The Durham Lords men’s golf team placed first overall and broke a school record at the St. Clair Invitational Tournament held in Windsor on Sept. 21 and 22. The first day of the tourna- ment was stroke play, and the second day involved two-man teams playing scramble, best ball and alternate shot. Holes one to six were played with scramble rules, holes six to 12 were best ball and holes 12-18 were alternate shot format. Photo by Steve Parker Scramble involves each player taking a shot and deciding which PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: The UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey team practises after their 8-3 loss to the Brock Badgers. ball has the best lie to see who takes the next shot. It goes on like that until the ball is holed. In best ball whoever has the best score or best ball is the one that’s counted. Alternate shot is Beaten, but not defeated when everyone tees off, the ball hit the farthest is chosen and to the ice in September 2007. backs. riod, making key saves on Allgood By Steve Parker team members take alternate Chronicle Staff Pitcher was pleased with the ef- Th e Ridgebacks ended the fi rst and Hoogasian to keep the Ridge- turns hitting. fort put in by his team in their inau- period down 3-1, surrendering an backs in it. On the first day, the Lords set Every story has a beginning. gural game against an OUA oppo- even strength goal to Lauren Hooga- Carter recorded her third point a school record with 286, beat- Th e UOIT Ridgebacks women’s nent. sian and a shorthanded tally to Kate of the afternoon by setting up Jackie ing the previous record by three hockey club team gave a gallant ef- Th e game started off with some Allgood. MacArthur for her fi rst. strokes. fort in their fi rst ever game against scrappy neutral zone play. Just un- Both teams came out storming Th at pulled the Ridgebacks to On the second day, the Lords an OUA opponent but ran out of der two minutes into the game the in the second period but the Bad- within one goal but that’s as close as finished second with 132, one gas in the third period on their way Badgers drew fi rst blood. gers struck fi rst. they’d get. stroke above the St. Clair team. to an 8-3 loss to the Brock Univer- Brock rookie Kimber Carlson Carlson notched her second goal Only 15 seconds after MacAr- However, it was when the scores sity Badgers Saturday, Sept. 23 in St. batted a rebound past Ridgebacks of the afternoon, giving the Badgers thur’s goal, the Badgers went up 5-3 were combined that the Lords Catherines. starting goalie Melissa Scott to put a 4-1 lead. on a shot by Megan Marcella to end took first place with 418. Th e team was started two years the Badgers up 1-0. Th e Ridgebacks pressed the at- the period. “The guys played well. I think ago by current head coach Gary Ridgebacks captain Sarah Carter tack and eventually Ashley Lucas Brock added three more in the we’re peaking at the right time,” Pitcher and played as an extramural squared it up at about the halfway wired a slap shot past Laura Ama- third, as the 60 minutes seemed to said Mike Duggan, the golf team team with success. mark of the fi rst period, roofi ng a dio, who had just stepped in to re- take its toll on the UOIT team. head coach. Th is year the team has become shot over the shoulder of Badgers place Kirchner. Th e goal came on Th e Badgers outshot the Ridge- “We’ve seen the top teams,” the foundation for the Ridgebacks starter Sara Kirchner, scoring the the power play. backs 42-15 on their way to an 8-3 Duggan said. “It gives us a good women’s varsity team that will take fi rst ever OUA goal for the Ridge- Scott was a wall in the second pe- win. indication of where we stand.” UOIT rows to glory High expectations set for By Joshua Vanderstam In the 400-metre dash UOIT Chronicle Staff made their mark by beating West- ern novice heavyweights by about UOIT’s rowing teams stormed fi ve seconds. men’s basketball program into the Western University invita- Th e women’s novice, led by By Bruce Bolton his ninth season and wants noth- defensive side. tional tournament on Sept. 24 lock, coxswain Jo Liang, Taylan Brown, Chronicle Staff ing less then perfection. “Th e defence has to be a little stock and two smoking oars, and Rachelle Krause, Megan Killeen, “We have a lot of experience bit better,” he said. “Off ensively we they came away with a medal for Somer Verhoeven, Amy Dawson, With a solid returning core and coming back at least seven return- were one of the highest scoring UOIT. Laura Cody, met with an unfortu- a coach who demands all-round ing players like Anthony Batchelor, teams in the country last year, so Th e eight men’s varsity novice nate accident. play, the sky is the limit for this Vick Warya and Michael Savage to one thing we must improve is our Ridgebacks led by coxswain Arlene During one of the races the year’s Durham Lords men’s basket- be big-time leaders for our team defence. If we play a better defen- Stanley, with crew Hadi Turk, Mi- women’s boat struck a log fl oating ball team. this year,” Gordon said. “I’m really sive game than last year we will be chael Labriola, Chris Rossall, Jason just under the surface of the water. After an impressive 23-13 re- confi dent in our experience this a little bit better all-round.” Klein-Horsman, Michael Bissonette, Th e force of the collision knocked cord last year, their second consec- year and I think if our veteran play- It’s also a big year for the team Mark Toufanov, Stephen Burns and an essential fi n out from under the utive 20-win season, the team will ers play well, then that will be a big because Durham College will host Geoff Chadsey, fi nished fi rst in both boat, making it diffi cult to steer. try to do one better by earning gold advantage for us.” the OCAA championship playoff s team’s races. But, the team kept rowing and this time around, starting Oct. 3. Th e main aspect to this year’s for men’s basketball. And the Lords In the four-kilometre race the came fi fth. Th e event was the Head Th e team will defi nitely have some- team will be its high-powered of- would want nothing more than to Ridgebacks steamrolled their way of Trent regatta on Sept. 30. Th e thing to prove, especially to return- fence, but Gordon also wants to hoist the championship trophy in into fi rst, leaving Western’s novice results were not available at press ing coach Peter Gordon, who is in see the team come up big on the front of their home crowd. three seconds behind. time. 26 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 SPORTS NEWS Durham Lords refuse to lose By Jason Miller to give himself three on the week- Chronicle Staff end. Paul Yang added two more to give him fi ve goals on the weekend. Th e Durham College men’s soc- “Th at was probably the most cer team continued to show their talented and skilled team Kingston dominance this year by maintain- has put out,” Bombino said. “It was ing a 3-0-conference record. our guys determination that earned Th e boys travelled east to face us the game.” St. Lawrence-Brockville College on Bombino said a couple of mental Sept. 23, embarrassing the Brock- breakdowns almost cost them the ville team 12-0 in front of their game, after the St. Lawrence team hometown fans. managed to score two late goals on “Our expectation was to return goalkeeper Fabrice Kabongo in the with six points and we did. We went last fi ve minutes. with our strongest team because we “When we play tough teams like had to maintain our discipline and Seneca and Algonquin these kind of stay in shape,” said head coach Stan goals can kill you and cost you the Bombino. game,” Mario Bombino said about Th e Lords had complete control the late mistakes. throughout the entire game and Th e Lords coaching staff is very this was refl ected in the one-sided happy with the college for providing score. the team with their own therapist, “Th e Brockville team wasn’t great Jason White. but we still had to play our game Stan Bombino said this is a good and prove our class,” said assistant thing as White decides which play- coach Mario Bombino. “It gave us ers are fi t enough to play. He is a chance to move players around. Photo by Jason Miller also available for home and away Brockville is a new college in the games. OCAA.” WALKIN’ BY: Chris Walker makes some moves in an exhibition game against Inter White said the major problem is Paul Yang continued to be a ma- Oshawa F.C. on Sept. 27. The Lords won 2-0. players suff ering from ankle strains jor asset for the Lords, scoring three ing three goals in his fi rst game of Th e defence also had a solid Th e Lords also had two goals and hamstring pulls. goals, one in the fi rst half and two in the season. game, shutting out the Brockville from Simon Susac, with his fi rst “I tell the boys that each game the second. Th is earned last year’s Dalton received a fi ve-game sus- attack and helping Devon Spiers to of the season, and one each from has to be better than their last,” said OCAA rookie of the year the OCAA pension after receiving two yellow earn a shutout in goal. Casey LaRussa, Chris Walker, Ryan Mario Bombino. “We have to forget player of the week. He is also the top cards in the St. Lawrence invitation- “Jason Walker has had three Todish and Rashid Koriya. how we did in Kingston and try to scorer on the team with six goals in al on Sept. 9. strong games on defence for us. He In their next game against St. Law- top that. Th is is probably the best three games. “It felt really good to be back, and is showing much more experience rence on Sept. 24, they squeezed by behaving team. Th e bonding is re- Lords second-year player Daniel to score three goals is a bonus,” said this year,” said Mario Bombino about the Kingston team 4-2. ally super this year. It makes the Dalton returned with a bang, add- Dalton. the second-year defenceman. Rashid Koriya scored two goals coaching job much easier.” Sizzling Lords win 10th straight Tennis By Matt O’Brien game into extra innings. Game two began, and the clouds rolled in. Th e Chronicle Staff Th e bases were loaded, top of the eighth, as game went six innings with Peter Stefanovic, and Whitby native Th iebaud drew a walk to drive in last year’s rookie of the year Craig Megill scoring season Th e men’s baseball team is ripping up the the winning run. Th e Lords squeaked by, winning two runs. competition, with their latest win giving them a 6-5. Veteran pitcher Robertson opened the game 10-game winning streak. On Sept. 23, the Lords were at the Kinsmen for with six strikeouts, and playing to break the all- comes to On Sept. 20, the Lords took on the York Lions a double-header against Queen’s University. time most wins by a pitcher tie, the game was for a brisk evening double-header. Returning Lord Chris Park pitched all seven suspended due to rain in the bottom of the sixth. Despite a rocky start, the Lords persevered innings, and allowed only two runs, making the “I thought the game was very tight. Th e oppos- through game one with pitchers Sean McGilli- three runs scored in the second inning enough ing pitcher for York had controlling pitches,” said a close vary, John Th iebaud, and Mark Nolan getting op- for the Lords to snuff out Queen’s 3-2 in game Robertson. “I just wanted to win the game so portunities to toss. one. this record wouldn’t become a distraction to the By Joshua York stepped up early in the game scoring fi ve With confi dence at their side, the Lords rocked team. As long as we keep winning I don’t care Vanderstam runs making the score 5-3. But the Lords came game two, leading off with fi ve runs in the rstfi in- about the record.” Chronicle Staff back in the sixth inning to score three runs to ning. Queen’s retaliated by scoring four runs, but Th e game was stopped with York runners on steal the lead. Gord Robertson, Vince Carbone, it was the three runs in the sixth that sealed the base, one out, and the count 2 and 2, the score 2-0 It’s over already. Th e men and Peter Stefanovic all contributed runs, allow- deal, allowing the Lords to beat Queen’s 8-6 and in favor of the Lords. and women’s UOIT varsity ten- ing the Lords to take game one from the Lions sweep the series. Th e players are still unsure whether or not the nis season has come to an end, 6-5. For yet another double-header the Lords trav- game will be continued in the future. and the season was not with- Fresh off a win, the Lords slid right into game elled to York University Sept 24. “It all depends on how well we do against out its highs and lows. two of the night. Th e Lords dominated game one with Dale Queen’s,” said Wood, the second baseman. “If we Spanning about two weeks, Th e fi rst six innings were nail biters for Lords Kryway, Justin Soltys, Jimmy Richardson and beat them then we will lock up fi rst place and not the season came to an end on fans as York scored four runs early in the game Dennis Wood all contributing hits, and Adam need to play the rainout. We are only playing if it Sept. 23 for the men’s team and to the Lords one. Th e Lords had an ace up their Sylvestre ripping his fi rst home run of the season. will aff ect the standings.” on Sept. 24 for the women. sleeve with a massive comeback, racking up four Th e Lords owned game one, winning 12-2 over Th e men’s record is 7-2, moving the Lords to Th e men achieved some runs in the seventh to tie York and throw the the Lions. fi rst place in the CIBA Eastern Conference. early success Clayton Mado- koro, a fourth-year Criminol- ogy student followed up on that success against Western Lady Lords mowing down opponents on Sept. 22 winning a singles point for the team. all contributing to swat the Sting solid off ensive eff ort, chalking up and winning 13-1. Th e women’s team sput- By Matt O’Brien 10-0. two hits and two runs. With Smith McWilliams represented Dur- tered the fi rst time out, but Chronicle Staff Rookie pitcher Danielle Smith on the mound, she picks up her ham College with pride by being ended the season on a high took on the fi rst fi ve innings, striking fourth win in conference play giving named tournament top hitter going note with Emma Waith’s fi rst Good Lords! out six, and continuing her fi rst-year the Lords a 4-0 win. 9 for 12. singles victory against Laurier Lady Lords fastball is lighting up success by achieving her fi rst win. Th e women were then off to the Veteran pitcher Corrine McDon- Sept. 23. the league with their recent wins, Breeann Coulson stepped in for Can-Am classic tournament on Sat- ald is still watching each game from Waterloo felt the wrath of having rookie and veteran players the last inning to close the no-hitter urday, Sept. 23. the sidelines with a broken wrist. Dawn O’Brien as she added putting forth game-winning contri- shut-out game. Beating the Sting in game one 16- “It should be healed after a cou- another singles point for the butions. Th e next game took place Sept. 4, the women had a rough second ple weeks,” McDonald said. “But the Ridgeback’s stat sheet. On Sept. 19, the women were at 22 as the Lords took on the Mohawk game against Monroe College from doctor says I shouldn’t play at all. I’d All in all, the tennis teams Seneca College to take on the Sting. Mountaineers. Miller, Ellison, and New York, losing 14-1 and stagger- still like to play anyway.” have learned a lot and accom- Th e ladies served up a tidal wave McWilliams continuing their active ing through seven errors. Th e ladies are dominating the plished a fair bit considering of runs with Amanda McArthur, contribution to the team all racking But the ladies fought through the season so far. Th eir next home game their experience. Th ere’s al- Sheena Viner, Kailey Miller, Aman- up points. Last years Leadership fi re and came back against Mohawk is Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m., at Durham ways next year. da Ellison, and Karen McWilliams Award winner, McWilliams had a in game three, whacking out 18 hits, Fields. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 27 SPORTS NEWS Season looms for the Lords: Come see the how will they do this year? show! in the top three is what he is really By Mike Van Veen looking forward to. Chronicle Staff DC’s Four guards are returning to the squad this year. Captain Samantha Th e dropping temperatures and McConnell, who was last year’s changing leaves can mean only one college college MVP, is returning for her thing. Winter is on its way. third year. Th e arrival of snow also brings Also returning is the winner with it the Toronto Ski, Snowboard MVP of the 2005-06 rookie of the year, and Travel show. Th e show is a Carly McGhie. place for skiers and boarders to buy Krista Colley and Roxina Foster and sell gear at the Canadian Ski are the other two guards coming Patrol’s ski swap. Visitors can also returns back. get information on various resorts By Kurt Vaughan Th ere will be 10 rookies join- in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in Chronicle Staff ing this roster as well the coach- the travel section of the show. ing staff , who are all returning this Th is year’s show promises to Finishing fourth in the province year. provide even more for snowboard last season is quite an accomplish- Andrews said the team to beat fans. Th e show organizers an- ment. Hopefully the women’s bas- this year is Seneca, because the nounced in a news release that sev- ketball team can do even better whole team is coming back and eral members of the Forum Snow- this year. their college has three times the board team, including J.P. Walker Th e Durham Lords fi nished enrolment that Durham has, so and Joni Malmi, will be appearing at with an impressive 22-13 overall the team’s game plan is to focus on the Snowboard Canada Magazine record in the regular season last a fast pace defence. booth to sign autographs and meet year and lost in the bronze medal “You need defence to produce a fans. Also appearing are Nitro team game to Humber. good off ence,” he said. members Mark Frank Montoya Th is year coach Craig Andrews With arguably the best wom- and Lukas Huff man, and Whiteout is hoping to win a medal, but it’s en’s basketball player, Samantha Films members J.F. Pelchat, Mikey hard to win a medal with a medi- McConnell, the Durham Lords are Rencz and Kale Stephens. um-sized school. looking forward to an impressive Th e show runs from Th ursday, yet exciting college season on the Oct 12 until Sunday, Oct 15 and is “We are a small fi sh in a big CRAIG ANDREWS: Head coach of the women’s basketball pond,” Andrews said. Finishing hardwood of DC. located in the Automotive Building team. at the Exhibition Place. 28 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 SPORTS NEWS NLL gets a taste of Durham By Bruce Bolton crosse headlines playing for diff erent line-ups before, but to makes $15,000 a season, which Chronicle Staff a team he grew up watching. Other draft picks from the make the Rock’s line-up he knows for Carroll will give him a decent “It is very exciting being close to Durham Region to the NLL he will have to work a lot harder. winter job. When all is said and Th e National Lacrosse League home, and if I ever get into the line- Currently in his third year at Sir done Carroll will be able to do isn’t the biggest organization in up in Toronto, family and friends • 21st overall by Sandford Fleming College in Sports what all other lacrosse players the world but for local player Matt will be able to come watch,” Carroll Portland: Ian Crashley Management, Carroll has bigger want to do, and that is play in the Carroll it’s a journey worth taking. said. “Growing up going to the game (Whitby Warriors) plans than just a career in the NLL. big leagues and have some fun. On Sept. 14 during the recent on the train with friends is one of • 40th overall by Chicago: “I would like to be a sales rep “It would be nice to have a career NLL draft, Carroll was taken as my childhood memories, and now Shane Sargent (Whitby for a sporting goods company, in the NLL but I have always just the Toronto Rock’s second pick having the chance to play for your Warriors) and if it happens to be a lacrosse played the game for fun,” Carroll in the third round, 35 overall. childhood team is very exciting.” • 45th overall by Toronto: company that would be cool, said. “Th at will never change. I will Carroll, captain of the Whitby Carroll started playing lacrosse Bryan Ridell (Whitby but I am not looking to use la- play lacrosse at the best level I can Warriors junior-A team and a na- in the Whitby minor system when Warriors) crosse as a way into the industry.” until the fun is gone, but until then I’ll tive of Ajax, is ready to make la- he was eight and has made many On average a player in the NLL keep playing and see what happens.” Cool Runnings with sticks pucks and a net I am a Jamaican guy with a new love-her I love the game because of its past and has been repeating itself since 1967, and so name is hockey. what it means to Canadians, who spend their maybe some of these executives need to fi re Unbelievable, isn’t it, to hear this from a guy lives recording season after season. themselves to make the desired turnaround. who was born and raised in a country where Jason I respect what it means to people who Maybe I should have done some research the sun sets at nine, rises at six year-round work hard and look forward to drinking a cold before choosing my team but I was fooled by and the weather is winter- resistant with palm Miller beer and watching the game with buddies. the fact that it is the richest franchise in the trees and white sandy beaches. Living in the GTA, I was forced by my business and sells out most nights, win or Th e attraction started on a Saturday night friends to choose the Maple Leafs as my team. lose. last September, at home, while I sat on my My friends, who liked Montréal and other It’s also hard to bear with an old goalie, couch. A game outside my understanding I felt like a Canadian sports fan for the fi rst teams such as the Detroit Red Wings, weren’t who is no longer in his prime and still thinks started to fl ash across my television screen, time when Edmonton made it to the Stanley too pleased. Th at’s when it hit me that once in his mind that he can keep up in the new initially infl uencing me to change the chan- Cup fi nal in 2006 and the whole country was you choose a team that’s it, you’re labelled for NHL. I won’t pick any fi ghts but Don Cherry nel, but then a player from the Toronto Maple in a frenzy. Sitting in a loaded sports bar with life. rightly made it clear in his CBC hockey nightly Leafs, Bryan McCabe, slammed a Montreal wings and beer, fans showed their desire to Th e highlight of the Leafs season for me broadcast that Ed Belfour should fi nd another player into the glass. take the Holy Grail not just to Edmonton, but was Pat Quinn literally getting slapped in the hobby. Th at’s when I said hell yeah, I love this back home to Canada where it fi rst started. face by diff erent hockey equipment, a premo- Hockey is a sport with rich history and game. It hit me that hockey is the people’s My friends showed disbelief at my love for nition of the low punch he would get from the some of the world’s greatest athletes. It cap- sport in Canada. Fans wear jerseys and place this game and showed some negativity, as if guys upstairs in the executive chairs at the tivates the mind, eyes and hearts of Canadi- their favourite team fl ags on their cars to show to say hockey was not a black man’s sport. My end of the year. Leafs management decided ans and a Jamaican guy who can’t get enough. loyalty. Th at’s the same kind of respect Jamai- love for hockey did not blossom just because last spring his services were no longer re- Hopefully, I don’t die before the Maple Leafs can fans show for soccer. it’s so physical. quired after another fruitless year. Th at theme actually win the Stanley Cup. The Chronicle October 3, 2006 29 SPORTS NEWS Th ankgiving is diff erent for everyone

By Jason Miller sky’s house eating is a huge part of Chronicle Staff the day but giving thanks is even more important. Her grandfather al- Th anksgiving is celebrated in ways says a prayer before any meal. North America as a time to give “We all sit in a living room with thanks and spend time with loved everybody together to talk about ones. For some it is also about re- the past and future, times shared to- membering their roots. To the gether and think about other people coaches and players of Durham in the world that are not as fortu- College men’s and women’s varsity nate,” said Bodashefsky, a fi rst-year soccer team who come from diff er- Durham soccer star. ent countries, this day might mean For Jason and Chris Walker who something else or be celebrated a play for the men’s team, the environ- little diff erently. ment in their living room is pretty Stan and Mario Bombino say be- similar except for two things. Th e ing from Italy, they do things a little boys from Jamaica eat a little more diff erently, because Th anksgiving is than just turkey. Th eir parents cook not a big thing for people from Euro- oxtail, curried chicken and goat. pean countries. Th ey still celebrate “Th ere is also music and when- the day in style but the menu is dif- ever there is music there is always ferent at their table. Instead of tur- dance at our house,” says Jason. key, there is lasagna, pasta and pork Lords soccer team player, Al- chops served up with coff ee and of berto might be the only player who course plenty of wine. will have a professional chef cook “Th e supper table is a meeting his thanksgiving dinner. Th at chef place. We eat, talk and relax there for is his father Emilio, who has both hours. Th ere is no eat and run. Th ere Photo by Jason Miller Brazilian and French roots. Emilio is like a six course meal, almost like works at the Marriott in downtown going to an Italian wedding,” Mario DURHAM COLLEGE MEN”S SOCCER TEAM: The coaching staff, players of the Durham Toronto. said about the day celebrated in Ital- College soccer teams take time out of their busy schedule to be thankful. Th e 15-year veteran chef says ian style. this year will be special, as he will Head coach of the Lady Lords ment with my family. I remind them tion varies from religion to religion. coach with Portuguese roots. It will be making chicken consommé. Th is Vaso Vujanovic will be spending the to protect their lives and always be His family celebrated this day on be special, because his mother-in- is a clear soup made from minced time with his wife and three chil- thankful.” Nov. 25. He says it’s more of a reli- law will be coming over from Por- chicken, egg whites and a variety of dren. Born in Bosnia, Vujanovic was gious day when they pray and give tugal to celebrate with the family. vegetables, herbs and spices. “I usually tell stories about my raised by foster parents. He came to thanks for good harvest. Th ey also Th ere is usually a gathering of about “To me cooking is like a science, country,” said Vujanovic. “I remind Canada at the age of 26. He says in have a feast but roast pork, lamb and 30 to 40 people. Jeronimo says the but Th anksgiving is very special as them of how tough life is back home Bosnia they have a similar celebra- chicken are the meats of choice. only diff erence is, they do not use you are preparing the meal for the and how fortunate they are here. tion to Th anksgiving called family Th is year will be diff erent for Vas- stuffi ng in Portuguese culture. family,” Emilio said. I use this time to spend every mo- day. Th e specifi c day of the celebra- co Jeronimo, the Lords’ goalkeeper At Canadian Kirsten Bodashef- 30 The Chronicle October 3, 2006 SPORTS NEWS Jays head into busy off -season Blue Jays supporters were thanked throughout the game for Jays have supporting the team and many fans appeared impressed with the out- come of this season after the fi nal work to do pitch. Next season still has a few ques- tion marks in regards to who will trying to return to the lineup. Frank Catala- notto, Ted Lilly, Gregg Zaun, Bengie Molina and Justin Speier could be sign gold gone next year. Most of them are eli- gible to become free agents. Vernon Wells told the Toronto media that he glove fi elder would like to come back, and both president Paul Godfrey and owner Wells Ted Rogers made it clear that they By Caitlyn Holroyd feel the same way. Chronicle Staff Amidst the question marks of- what players will return next season, Th e Toronto Blue Jays season is there are plenty of other numbers fi nished and although they failed to that will stay. After the fi nal game make the playoff s, the fi nal numbers at the Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays equal improvement. improved to 50-31 at home. Th ey Th ese improvements resulted in have won 50 games at home only a standing ovation at the Blue Jays four other times. Th ere was also the fi nal home game and the team left largest home attendance since 1998 the Rogers Centre on a winning and the close division battle for fi rst in the American League East. note after defeating the Boston Red Photo by Caitlyn Holroyd Sox 5-0 on Sept. 25. THERE IS A LOT OF optimism going into the off-season for the Jays as they look to im- Th e fi rst pitch of the 2007 home Th e star of the night was pitcher prove on a better than average season. schedule will be on April 9, and Shaun Marcum, who managed to many fans appear to be looking for- deliver a no-hitter up until the sixth ward to the season ahead. “It was a lot of fun,” Marcum said we can do next year.” “We gave the hometown fans “Sure, they didn’t make it to the inning and pitched into the eighth in the post-game scrum. “A lot of Th e Rogers Centre did well also, some entertainment, that’s for sure,” inning for the fi rst time in any of his playoff s, but they showed a big im- guys are taking pride in this, trying with an announced crowd of 40,123, manager John Gibbons said after provement from past seasons and starts, making it a career-best game. to fi nish ahead of the Red Sox and which made their home attendance the game. “Th e home fans have It seemed fi tting that he should will hopefully go further next year,” put our name number two behind for the year 2,302,212, the largest been great and they’re starving for said one fan after the fi nal home close off the season at home since the Yankees for now and see what since 1998. a winner.” he had the most success there. game.

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