No interest i n SA jobs causes elections to be post- poned.

Story on page 3 a Col lege S A office ro b b e d . . . m isses By CANDIDA THOMPSON gone. The security guards were called office," said Lovelock. "It was an $3,500 was left to pay. Breakaway

then the Durham outside job." Tours has said it will not lake $1,200 Chronicle staff _____ in immediately, Regional Police, and the SA execu- Lovelock said any number of peo- commission it would have make from for For the second time this year the tive. ple who were in the office that day the lour. The insurance companies pol i cy and the SA are DCSA was broken into, but this time would have known where the money Breakaway Tours of $4,571 in cheques and cash were The police were able to pinpoint was. She could give no reasons why deciding who will be pay the rest stolen. the time of the break and enter by the money wasn't in the safe. it. A member of the SA came into when the SA members left and came Nothing else in the SA office was The SA has asked the police what deadl ine should the office some time after 7:40 p.m. back to the office. SA president Shari touched including their computers. type of security system they will cost the stu- on Feb. 1. She found the cleaning Lovelock said the robber came buy. The system a and ladies straighten up an unusually through the ceiling by climbing over Earlier reports have said dents $752. It will have key pad By KIM HOSEY the SA offices messy office. She looked a little clos- the lounge wall. Breakaway Tours would absorb the motion sensor. When Chronicle staff over to the new Student Centre, er at the desks and found the drawer At press time police had no sus- whole cost of the robbery, but that move the new holding Breakaway Tours money for pects. has changed. Since there was $1,000 the system will be adaptable Durham College won't be meeting Daytona Beach Spring Break was "I don't suspect anyone in the in cheques that couldn't be cashed, offices. a March 1 deadline to submit an anti- harassment and discrimination policy statement. The Ontario government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance of harassment and discrimination at Ontario's colleges. The government has given them a framework that out- lincs what the new policies must include. Elizabeth McArlhur, equity con- sultant at Durham College, said the college needs more time. "If this policy was being devel- oped by two or three people ... you could probably do that in a fairly light time frame if you had to," said McArthur. "In this type of policy where that (community) consultation is so important it does take time," she said. McArthur said the deadline emphasizes the degree of importance the Ministry of Education and Training is placing on the policy. "Maybe it was a little too opti- mistic in what was able to be done," said McArlhur. "I think what it does say is thai the ministry feels that this is very important." The government is providing $1.5 million to colleges and universities to help develop educational materials and training packages. This will include interpreting what harassment and discrimination mean within the policy, and then providing training. Barry Dcnman, group leader of the education and employment equity unit, said a joint college and universi- ty steering committee will be formed. It will monitor how colleges and uni- versities work together, and will pro- vide system-wide material. "The money allotted is for educa- tion and leaching material, for exem- plary materials,...so that each institu- tion doesn't have to re-invent the wheel," said Dcnman. For years colleges have managed under their own protection of human rights policies. "It's not as if we don't have a poli- cy or there aren't procedures in

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Durham students win ( unique ? contest

BY TONY DOYLE still believe that there are many Chronide staff things that are uniquely Canadian. One of the first things the four Four Durham students know what thought of was Canada's health care the term Canadian means. system. They believe Canada is a lot The General Arts & Science stu- belter off than many other countries. dents recently won a monthly contest Another was Canada's varying run in the Globe and Mail's climate. They noted that you don't Classroom Edition newspaper. have to leave Canada to find a variety The contest asked students to of weather conditions. come up with a list of 10 things that The students were presented with they believe are uniquely Canadian. their prize - four Glove and Mail Michelle Pace, Dawn Rodgers, World Series T-shirts - at the begin- Dawn Colley and Stephen Welsh ning of class on Feb. 15. Bell was entered the contest in their first class sent a copy of The Challenge book of Canadian Studies in January. which was edited by The Globe's Sheila Bell, who teaches the class, Warren Clements. said the course is used to debate and The following is the winning list. analyze current issues. A Canadian is: 1. protected by the "It teaches students to look Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 2. beyond what they already think about privileged with an excellent health a subject, and the students are expect- care system, 3. part of a unique gov- ed to find facts on these issues," said ernment structure, 4. proud of their Bell. forefathers, 5.part of a bilingual soci- "I have two classes of 45 students, ety, 6. surrounded by diverse and and working in small groups they all beautiful wildlife, 7. aware of the submitted entries to me which I for- contributions of its native people, 8. warded to the Globe and Mail." proud of multiculturalism, 9. able to Pace, Colley, and Rodgers all visit different climates without leav- Photo by Tony Doyle hard to ing Canada, 10. protected by federal, agreed that the list wasn't Mail Contest winners (left to right); Michelle Pace, Dawn Colley and Dawn noted that provincial and municipal police Globe and come up with. They show off their World Series T-shirts. although Canada is changing, they all forces. Rodgers Ex-M P a teac h e r at D C S tu de nt s j o lt e d BY ADAM MILLS Chronide staff It's a long way from Parliament Hill to the technology division at by L A . quake Durham College, but ex-MP Ross Stevenson is excited the change. by here, he said, "I would rather Mr. Stevenson was MP for BY SHELLEY SNOWDON snap been here for that, than for the the second Chronide staff have Durham riding during earthquake." term of the Mulroney government. Design Regardless of the earthquake, Since Jan. 10, he has been teaching Three Durham Interior Leslie for the students carried on environmental technology courses students. Dawn Ward, placement and John Valentini, have as usual. Of course, the offices were at Durham including toxicology, Emerson strewn with toppled file cabinets, regulation, and engineering. returned home from their placement of fallen and the odd smashed Seeming much more at ease in in California's quake-jarred city pictures coffee mug or vase. But generally his new office than when inter- Los Angeles, to Ward things continued as usual. viewed during the election cam- Having been L.A. before. to L.A. natives weren't really scared, paign, Mr. Stevenson said his bitter- thought she knew what expect. as she said Valentini. ness is minimal and he was not sur- Basically everything was "The was just a nui- prised by the Conservative loss in expected, except the earthquake. earthquake to them ... life carried on." October's federal election. "I like it there," she said. "You sance just to Valentini's office, an "After the second day that I was just have to bolt everything the In employee about an ongoing out knocking on doors I knew it walls." spoke regularly the three in her would take a miracle for us to win," Santa Monica, the area money pool neighborhood, was hit with a cash for whoever cor- he said. students were staying in, prize Mr. Stevenson gave several rea- worse than they rectly guessed the measure of sons for the Conservative loss, o r i g i n a l l y the after- including party leadership, the GST, thought. and free trade. "I don't shocks. "A person only needs one reason think we real- With all the hard The earthquake natural disas- not to vote for a particular party," he ized how said. our area got was just a nui- ters that have As the Bloc Quebecois gathered hit," Ward said. occurred in sance to them ... and around strength, voters scattered to other The infa- he said. Most went to the mous house that life just carried on. L.A., Valentini parties, Photo by Adam Mills Liberals as the only national alterna- fell over the said, "it is a but tive left, while others went to Former Conservative MP Ross Stevenson has moved cliff was just hell area, cor- are so Reform to counter the BQ. from politics to teaching here at Durham College. around the people After the election, Mr. Stevenson ner from their laid back kept busy harvesting soybeans and made permanent next year. He said be used more and more for the right motel. there." corn on his farm north of Uxbridge. teaching at Durham is not easy, but things than for some of the wrong L.A. experienced more than 3,000 T'shirts were printed overnight said Ward. She felt safe and for sale on Defeated politicians gel few job it is less hectic than politics. things," he said. aftershocks, the beaches shortly offers, he said, except politicians "Your life's not a fishbowl. like Mr. Stevenson said he doesn't at her placement because her building after the earthquake happened. with high profiles. it is when you're in politics," he know if he'll run in the next elec- was built on rollers. Valentini said he "A lot of people were joking Mr. Stevenson said he might not said. tion, but he attends riding associa- barely felt a lot of the aftershocks about it," said Ward. have a job if it wasn't for his envi- Mr. Stevenson has strong feel- tion meetings and will always stay despite working in a building con- About the earthquake itself: "I'm ronmental background. He has a ings about our impact on the envi- involved in politics. structed before the earthquake build- happy I experienced it," said PhD from Iowa State University and ronment. He predicts that within "I do enjoy helping people and ing codes were put in place. They Valentini. Ward admitted, "it added taught at the Ontario Agricultural 100 years food supplies will be working with people and assisting were only really noticeable when you to the adventure." College in Guelph for seven years. severely limited, pollution will have people and solving their prob- were in bed, said both Ward and Both said they enjoyed their He also served on Parliament's increased, and the human popula- lems...[but] I could happily work for Valentini. placement and wouldn't hesitate to environment committee. tion will have doubled. But he four or five years and never have Valentini said L.A. was a better return. Mr. Stevenson's teaching posi- doesn't advocate giving up hope in my picture or my name in any city than he had expected it to be. It "I would go back," said Valentini, tion at Durham is only for the cur- the future. newspaper or on any newscast," he was a lot like Toronto except with "if I knew for sure I wasn't going to he said. when be rent semester, but he hopes it will be "I have faith that technology will said. worse areas, However, hurt (in an earthquake)." congratulated for missing our cold CHMPUS The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 3 Policy Caution to women who travel al one deadli ne BY SHARON GAULTON-FORD missed Chronide staff Continued from page 1 place," said McArthur. "This is the ministry saying all colleges have You're a young woman and to review their existing policies and you're 10 miles out of town on a procedures and to make sure that the lonely stretch of road when suddenly, things we have in place meet what your car breaks down. You pull to we're being asked to do." the side of the road, and notice that a One of the concepts that must be man in a pick-up truck has pulled up included in the policy is that every behind you. You're scared and alone. person continues to have the right to What do you do? The following seek assistance from the Ontario information could save your life or Human Rights Commission. the life of someone you care about The Ontario Human Rights "Today, women travelling alone Commission is for an individual to have to be cautious," says Bob put a complaint forth, the revised pol- Lafreniere, community service offi- icy focuses responsibility on the col- cer with the Ontario Provincial lege. Police. There are precautions women "It makes the institution responsi- can take to avoid danger, says ble for ensuring that the things we do Lafreniere. He gives the following here support zero tolerance for suggestions: Always lock your car harassment and discrimination," said doors when getting in or out of your McArthur. vehicle, park near building entrances The college must also ensure that if you can, in well-lit areas, check everyone on campus is aware of the your back seat when you get in the policies, that complaints are dealt car, carry a "call police" sign and There are several precautions women should take when travelling alone. with quickly, effectively and fairly, carry a flashlight to light your way to and that the policies apply on and off your car at night. A car phone is a of hiding your identity. Provincial Police, hosted a one-hour or open door are all loud signs telling campus to all of the college commu- definite asset, especially if you travel Investing in a Canadian special titled. Travelling Alone. you to go back to where you came nity. long distances or commute, says Automobile Association membership Police Constable Gerry Smith was from. Women should also avoid rais- The policy must also ensure that Lafreniere. is an advantage all year round, but the co-host of the special, urging ing the hood of their car, said Smith. the rights of both the complainant If your car breaks down, it's very especially during the winter. women to be cautious and use com- This obstructs your vision and brings and respondent are safeguarded. important that you remain inside with Naturally the winter months bring mon sense when travelling. For the more attention to you. If you don't Many of Durham's own human the doors locked. If someone more problems and therefore more past three years. Smith has been con- have a call "police sign", hang some- rights policies already meet the min- approaches your car to offer help, roll calls for help. It is not uncommon to ducting seminars on road safety for thing white out of a rolled-up win- istry guidelines. down your window no more than one wait anywhere from a half hour up to women. He said he doesn't want dow, said Smith. This is an interna- "They are very similar," said inch. to speak, says Lafreniere. Ask three hours or more for assistance, women to be paranoid, but he wants tional sign of distress. McArthur. "What you will see is that only that they contact the police for says Ron Horton, director of club ser- them to be informed. Being aware of your surroundings there will be more specific things that you. If someone approaches you vices for the Peterborough CAA. Attackers look for women who is very important, said Smith, pay will be in place. I feel very good claiming to be a plain-clothes police "We try to get to people within a appear vulnerable, said Smith. attention to exits and road signs. This about the draft policy statement that officer, it's best to request a uni- half hour, but that's not always possi- According to the statistics presented will help police or a tow truck deter- we've made." formed officer, says Lafreniere. It is ble," says Horton. He says some calls by Global News, In 1950 only one mine your exact location quickly While the guidelines for the uni- important to know how to help others that come in to the club take priority percent of all business travellers were should you become stranded. If versity policies have received much as well as yourself. When stopping to over others. For example, if you're women, today 50 percent are women. you're travelling a long distance, criticism, Ontario colleges have assist someone "offer to call police or stranded on the side of a highway in Smith encourages women to trust make sure someone knows when accepted them across the board. CAA, then leave, don't push the bitterly cold temperatures, you would their gut instinct and use common you're leaving and when you plan on According to Shari Lovelock, SA issue," says Lafreniere, especially if take precedence over someone who's sense. If you sense danger, act on it, arriving, said Smith. president at Durham, there has been you're male and the stranded car at home with a flat tire. he said. The show also encouraged You can obtain a call "police no concern voiced to her by students owner is female. Your good inten- "If you believe you are vulnerable women to be preventive. Smith listed sign" at any Speedy Muffler King or other college associations about tions may frighten someone. or in danger, then contact police by the following precautions: Keep your across Ontario free of charge. If you the framework document. The winter months present other calling 911 or ask passersby to do car properly maintained, take it in for want a copy of the Travelling Alone Ben Kelly, vice-president of dangers for all travellers, including so," says Lafreniere. He adds that a safety inspection every six months, video, you can buy one for $5.99 OPSEU, said he has also received no bad weather, accidents and bitterly calling 911 is not always necessary. keep gas and oil topped up, especial- from your local Speedy Muffler. If complaints from teachers regarding cold temperatures. During the winter It depends on the circumstances. In ly if you're travelling in unknown you would like more information the policy. months always have a blanket in your extremely cold weather, travellers territory or commuting, and watch about the Travelling Alone seminars, He said this is due in part to the vehicle for warmth and a candle for also have the element of nature to your tire pressure. contact your local OPP detachment. mission statement in the college heat, says Lafreniere. He also recom- fear, says Lafreniere. It is important to study your car agreement. mends you keep a balaclava in your On Jan. 30, Global Television, in every time you approach it, said "Everyone has the right not to be car for extra warmth, and as a means co-operation with the Ontario Smith. A flat tire, broken wiper blade discriminated against," he said. Variety of summer j obs S.A. election date's extended available for students BY RHONDA HOOD Lovelock. BY ALISON BETTRIDGE Chronicle staff The will begin on Chronide staff dreds of applications from students student is "flexibility". They look for campaigning each year. students who will accept a variety of March 7 and go until March 11. Believe it or not, summer will All three temporary agencies jobs, at different locations, at varying For the second consecutive year Speeches will be given in the Simcoe once again be here soon. And with never pay under minimum wage. pay rates, and be open to working student association elections have building on March 8 from noon to 1 the anticipation of summer comes the They also pay in accordance to the different shifts. been postponed because of lack of p.m. and in the main cafeteria on hunt for that great summer job. required skills needed for each job, All three agencies also ask that interest. March 9 from noon to 1 p.m. Many students have already up to about $14 an hour. you phone their offices on a regular Friday, Feb. 18 should have Anyone interested in running for one applied at General Motors. Carrie Temporary employment agencies basis so they always know that you marked the end of the nominations of the positions on student council Fleury, Supervisor of Oshawa are paid by the companies who are available for work. "Contact is for next year's SA representatives. will need to get a nomination pack- Canadian Employment Centre, said require the help. The agency puts a always helpful," Wilkins said. The election was set for March 9. But age from the SA office. The nomina- 4,351 applications have been mark up on an employee's salary, Our own Durham College Career for the eight positions open only six tion must be signed by a member of received. But there will only be which covers C.C.P. and U.I.C. Resource Centre is telling students people were nominated. Not only the board of directors as well as two room for a small percentage of those. There is also an additional mark up they should start to polish up their would there not be enough people to other people. Last year GM employed 800 students for the agency's overhead, which the resume, for employers are starting to fill the positions but the candidates You must be in good standing out of about 5,000 student applica- company must pay. look for summer employees already. would win by default. with the SA, have a cumulative grade tions. Vice-president of Francis The Career Resource Centre will help In light of the situation the SA has point average of 3.0, be bondable, So, what is an unemployed, broke Personnel Services, Hugh Francis, students in strengthening their job decided to reopen the nominations and be returning to school next year. college student supposed to do? said "80 per cent of applicants will hunt techniques, and also help with for the week of Feb. 28 to March 4, The positions available are presi- Though nothing can really compare work the full summer, in jobs ranging their resumes. The election will now be held March dent, VP of Student Affairs, VP of to the $18 an hour job at GM, there from office to light industrial work." "Students need a resume that out- 16. Athletics. VP of Social Affairs, VP are alternatives. Vicki Wilkins from Kelly lines skills, education, work experi- Shari Lovelock, president of the of Promotions and Public Relations, There are numerous temporary Temporary Services said students ence and interests," Margaret SA, said she felt people were just too VP of Budgeting and Finance, VP of placement agencies in Oshawa and make up the majority of the payroll Greenely, director of placement and preoccupied with reading week com- Intramural Co-ordinator and VP of the Durham Region.Kelly Temporary in the summer time and the holidays. alumni, says. There are sample ing up. Administration. Services, Manpower and Francis The main characteristic that these resumes that students can look "I think once we get back there The president gets $5,000 a year Personnel Services all receive hun- employment agencies look for in a through at the Career Centre. will be a belter response," said andtheVice Presidents $4,500. ......_.,....,.»...!l>.l.»«»MI**’ft

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For Christinas I received a gift that I didn't particularly g want After throwing a tantrum about how nobody knows Was votin for new soun d how to shop, I realized that there was a simple solution to this dilemma: return it. That's why people get receipts when they buy things, if there is a problem with them, they return them. handled So can't that be done with human beings? If you ? why system p roperly have a problem with a human, why can't you return them? All you need is a receipt rental charges. The system will pay for itself within three Well, now you can, and the receipt is a Durham The Durham College Student Association received the years, and still be under warranty. College diploma. Durham has laid down the gauntlet and go-ahead on Feb. 9 to buy a new sound system at an esti- The need to buy sound equipment is apparent, so what's told employers that if they're not happy with the educa- mated cost of between $7,000 and $8,000, despite the fact the problem? tion received by graduates, the college will take the stu- that only 26 per cent of the class presidents were at the As the president of the first-year journalism class I would dents back to retrain them, in the skills they are missing meeting, have gladly voted for the expenditures, except for two for free. Only 18 of 68 class presidents attended and of those, 10 things. In doing this, Durham has become the first college in supported the purchase, four were against, and four 1. The presidents were not given notice of what would be Ontario to actually put a guarantee behind their work. If abstained, discussed the employer, doesn't like what they've done, they'll take To me, that's far from democratic, and cause for concern. 2. How can 18 people decide for an entire school? the student back. The DCSA's constitution says that a quorum has to exist At the end of the regular monthly class presidents meet- This is a brilliant move on Durham's part for a vote to be valid, meaning that 50 per cent of the presi- ing on Feb. 6, DCSA president Shari Lovelock mentioned Potential employers may now look at Durham gradu- dents must be in attendance, that the executives needed our approval for two capital ates ahead of other schools, because they know that their The money for the sound system is to come from a capi- expenditures. The new security system was mentioned, the future employees will be guaranteed to know what they tal expenditures account, where the unused money collected sound system was not. are doing. Knowing that you are getting quality merchan- by former student associations from activity fees is kept. An emergency meeting was set up to deal with the secu- dise is always important The current balance is $29,000. rity issue on Monday, Feb. 14 and then changed to Of course, this also helps the school look better, The sound system will be used when entertainment is Wednesday, Feb. 8. because the more Durham graduates that get hired, the brought to the college, and will replace the old equipment. Class presidents are representatives, and as representa- higher Durham's placement percentage rises. which no longer works. The sound system will be expand- lives they should express the opinion of the class they repre- Durham's decision to stick on a "Please return dam- able and will become a component of a larger system in the sent. In order to find the opinion of their class, presidents aged merchandise" label is a great idea all around. new student centre that will broadcast an FM band radio sta- must know what's going to be discussed at the meetings. PHILLIP SCOTT ^o". We entered the meeting without knowing what would be When CFDC goes FM, this equipment would have to be discussed and, therefore, without the opinion of our classes. bought anyway. By picking it up now, the DCSA stands to We became individuals. save up to $1,500 in rental charges over the rest of the term. It was argued by some presidents, myself included, that Add that to the first term and that is a total of $3,000 in we needed to discuss spending $8,000 of students' money with students before we voted on it. We were told by the executives that there wasn't the time T to schedule another meeting, and besides, technically, the H money came from students who attended the college before E us. c ic In the h ron l e future, the executives should hand out fully detailed agendas of what will be dealt with at upcoming The Chronicle is published by the Applied Arts Division of Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L7, 721-2000 Ext meetings so that the presidents can discuss the issues before 3068, as a training vehicle for students enrolled in journalism and advertising courses and as a campus news medium. Opinions expressed are not and not after they been voted on. Currently, the agendas are necessarily those of the administration of the college or the Durham College Board of Governors. The Chronicle is also a member of the Ontario little more than a schedule of who will speak. Community Newspaper Association. Only 18 out of about 68 class presidents, including myself, attended the meeting, failing to create a quorum. Publisher: Bill Swan Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose This problem was brought to the attention of the execu- Consulting editor: Ginny Colling Ad manager: Bill Merriott tive at the meeting, but was silenced. We were told by Photography editor: Ray Btomme Technical consultant: Robin Pereira. Pamela Colmer Lovelock that no quorum is needed to vote on capital expen- ditures. Editors: Jennifer Alien, Dale Burger. Shauna Conway. Barry Dowden. Michelle Eisen, Matthew Gailitis, Tina Gilbert, Tracy Hamilin, Rhonda Hood, I looked through the constitution and found that a quo- Chritstine Mclnnes, Michelle McMullen, Lizanne McReelis. Raymond Oducado, Phillip Scott, Candida Thompson, Kirn Hosey. Maji Kirn, Shelly rum has to exist, "except as otherwise specifically provided Snowdon. in the constitution." There is no list of what falls into this category, but apparently capital expenditures does. This has Reporters: Shawn Anthony, Stephanie Ariss. Jann Berlenbach, Allison Bettridge, Neesa Chiltenden Jeffrey dark, Jennifer Dean, Eugene to be changed. Donnelly, Rex Douma, James Doyle. Sophia Efstathiou, Tanya EIrtek, Andre Emond. Michelle Fuselli, Erin Gallaher, Sharon Gaulton-Ford, Christine An amendment should be made to the constitution outlin- Gillespie, Christine Groat. David Heaney, Eveylynne Knight, Robert Langridge, Glenn Lomas, Jim Macdonald, Adam Mills. Shelby Nicnolson. Jennifer ing that every vote which involves the spending of students' Peters, Regina Pezzarelto. Chris Procunier, Christopher Rourke, John Schoep. Kathleen Shute. David Stell, Chariene Stone. Brian Tippett, Michael money, past or present, requires a quorum. Vachon, Tanya Vandermeulen, Craig Vanhattem, Cynthia Walker, Jeanette Wheeler, Scott Williams Until this happens, what else will the executive buy on your behalf? Advertising sales: Sandra Berry, Jason Brachvogel, Joan Boyko, Ann Cookson. Mike Daub. Honey Harris, Brian Hutchinson, Alexandra Irving, MICHAEL R. VACHON Nalini Koonjbeharry, David Lawther, Dawn Mclnnes, Alison Mullins. Brenda New, Rob Peltegrino, Lisa Peterson. Sue Ploughman, Brian Savage. Richard Sehl. Christy Vanderende. Robert Weir. Jennifer Wheaton, Brent Williams, Richard Young, Steve Young.

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The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 Lowering smoke taxes gets a big 1^^^^^^^ ^ your letters to the editor to room L205. The letters must be thumbs up signed in order to be published. Now that Prime Minister Jean Chreticn has slashed the tax on cigarettes, many people can continue to smoke without worrying so much about the expense of a habit that is more socially unacceptable than ever. The slash on cigarette taxes (previously $18.80 per carton) reduces the price of a carton by $5 nationally. This has Stu dent bl asts Pol onsky angered many groups conscious of the long-term affects of smoking. These groups are right, smoking is a health danger and does cost in both lives and medical expense. But there are two sides to this issue. over state of tech wi ng While smoking is bad for your health, it is still a freedom. Smoking may be filthy and disgusting to some, but can you smoke too many cigarettes and kill someone by driving that it con- ToTheEditor: recklessly? Can you be so addicted to cigarettes sumes you to the point of being a vegetable? If someone decides to smoke, he ultimately believes that the With response to the amazing marketing skills of Mr. complexes be your reasons for shortage of funds, for the the positives of smoking outweighl negatives. Polonsky. Durham Colleger president, I'd like to say essentials of our education? Apparently not. You feel we Smokers have had to resort to buying smuggled cigarretes of the taxes. It is now hoped that they ^whatajokel^Howc^ y^ saying that you feel are quite adequate in these areas. I DON'T THINK SO! in the past because high you are providing the pracUcal experience your sm Take a good look around the college that you are brag- will buy them at regular prices. when in Technology department alone you ging about Mr. Polonsky. You shouldn't take too long to Trying to force smokers to quit by raising taxes was not need just your health consequences, are behind the times by an estimated $50^ to $100^ realize what I'm talking about: labs without sufficient the answer. Making people aware of the cost and the addictive nature of cigarretes is a better way m needed equipment alone? ^;:;:']-: ’’; :: ;.:.::.:: ::’:::: ’;:! :; j: ,:,:11:;::^:: ^; ^: :: equipment, computers that were outdated five years ago, the You have scheduled courses paid up front by the stu-^ exotic additions in places that have nothing to do with the of making people realize that it is a dangerous habit. dents M real reason we're all here. Real nice book-store, incidental- MAJI KIM more from other sources?), and me college to liy.|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 111:1'1'1 .;::.; the semester started. Those electronic classrooms that hay e Ibeen fuh^ T^ Be nice: clear your ice I repair arid replacement. There are classes of up to 14 stu- ^^^^^^^^^^^^name of Durham College students, because I believe we dents with only 11 electric^ stauons working. Not a^^ are the best! The fact is, however, that we are the best because we survive on very little. Every corner in this According to the groundhog, we still have weeks of winter ^ilbosGw evm suffv^^ the bone-chill- ultyyou sohighly^p^ Technology facility is veiy limitrng; We must always be to suffer. Whether or not you believe the hog, gisomeltimfrnow^LISTE^ pushing ourselves to find compromises with equipment ing winds and snowy ground will be with us for a while yet. and thesD^cturcbfpu^ It's nice to watch the snow fall in big fluffy flakes, but I I IlTecen^ n6tlx?^m once the sidewalk gets coated with ice and more snow it with^!^ we may push ourselve^ becomes a hazard. lithe proposed^^^^i^ say, "0h we'lllcome back ari^ Try walking any distance on the sidewalks of Oshawa. It's wh at actions would be|taken|Iri the end the students were ^:GRff;:GARY},^;::'^a^^ not fun. Despite the City of Oshawa by-law 101-79, which the ohes to decidel^m many streets remain laden with IjthelTechholbgy depanment. I (id resent the fact thai the ^^^Ljoe^baniel^^^':,^;'::::'^:;^ enforces sidewalk cfearing, office did rot mfonn us S;f:::..;::i:;g;;^l^lL^O:;’S

on the news the horrific believed in right and wrong, he would have less of a chance coming up for parole in March. Almost everyone has read or seen and society effects of releasing violent offenders on parole. For example, for freedom. A city jury on the other hand, might listen to all Because of this case and many others, victims mur- the reasons why the defendant's actions were the result of a no longer feel safe in their communities. They now feel Laura Davis, a young New Brunswick girl was brutally It shouldn't dered in November 1987 because her killer was out on poor childhood, giving less of a sentence. The lawyer's scared and over-protective of their children. and Brenda Fitzgerald was murdered request was denied. The kidnapper pleaded guilty and have to be this way, with the offender receiving all the sym- mandatory supervision, shoved aside. in Calgary, Alberta while her killer was out on parole in received a life sentence. pathy and the victim being politely This was a rare case in which accountability for one's own Irving Kristol, a Reader's Digest writer, wrote that 1983. have created As Reuben M. Greenberg (co-author of Let's take Back actions were held responsible for the damage done. Usually, Canada's sociologists, criminologists and jurists vic- you hear that the offender received a few years and will be a justice system that was supposed to reduce criminal behav- our Streets) once wrote, the criminal is now considered developed his upbringing, by the school that considered for parole in less than that. ior but instead has caused it to climb wildly. Less timized by underprivileged than we do, tend to didn't teach him well enough and by the parents who didn't Violent offenders are being released from custody under a nations, which have fewer criminologists research has shown that many variety of conditions: unescorted temporary absences, escort- have much lower crime rates. Crime, like education, is a provide a stable home. But over others in equally disadvantaged situations have chosen not to ed temporary absences, day parole, full parole, mandatory problem because we have permitted theories to prevail We need to believe that the person supervision and bail. Being released under these conditions common sense. follow a life of crime. sense take over who commits the crime is responsible, period. has proved to be very dangerous considering what happened Justice will be served if we let common Reader's Digest. In to Laura Davis and Brenda Fitzgerald. You'd think by now and do what we feel to be right, not what we think to be right. This brings to mind a case reported in and the the United States, a man drove up behind a woman on the we would have learned that we must be very careful when The criminal would get professional, life-long help, street, forced her into his van at knife point, took her to a making the decision on who to let out. victim would be able to begin the healing process. if want a change in the jus- remote rural county, brutally assaulted her and left her tied to Francine Nicholas, a Bowmanville resident, was a victim Write to your local M.P. you of a brutal crime, and is now trying to fight for herself and for lice system. a tree. The interesting point here is that when he was caught, GROAT his lawyers wanted the case to be heard in the city. because if her children in getting her ex-husband to stay in jail. He shot CHRISTINE he was tried in a rural county, where hard-working fanners her five times and received 12 years imprisonment, but is ^^4,^^^^^>

The Chronicle, March 1, 1993 c»Mf>us Sisters in need Ban sparks crit i ci sm of more volunteers who changed his name from Homolka ban, Domm tried to mail BY TANYA ELRICK BY JIM MACDONALD becoming a difficult task. In 1993, Chronicle staff Bemardo shortly before his arrest, 200 copies of the British Sunday Chronicle staff can get a fair trial. Mirror that had the printed articles Big Sisters had 56 girls come to them of but there The media challenged the Karia But according to Bert Bruser, to people across Canada who in need companionship, volunteers, but thai Homolka ban in the Ontario Court lawyer for the Toronto Star, requested them, and told the police With all that happens in a young were not enough considered small. Usually, of Appeal earlier this month, but Teale's lawyer argued in favour of in advance what he was trying to girl's life, she needs someone to con- figure was are more girls, but not the court has yet to make a deci- lifting the ban in the Court of do. They seized the papers, but did fide in, someone to tell her troubles there many volunteers. sion on where they stand. Appeal so the public can know not charge him at the time for the to, and someone to have fun with. enough never enough volun- The appeal court will give its Teale's side of the story. Gordon actions. Some girls have their mothers. "There are said. "We have 37 girls decision at a later date, after the Domm, a retired police officer Domm said he was later Others have older sisters. But what teers," Flynn other Supreme Court of Canada decides from Guelph, thinks the ban is charged with attempting to distrib- about the girls who have neither? on the waiting list, plus constantly being whether provincial appeal courts harming Teale's chances of getting ute and distributing banned materi- Big Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa, inquiries that are have the authority to decide on an impartial jury. al when he mailed another 200 and Whitby provides the answer. Big made." a volunteer is publication bans. This is because "The ban is creating an atmos- copies of the story, this time from Sisters was created in 1972. At the However, becoming as as signing up. Canada's highest court reserved its phere where he can claim unfair the Washington Post. time it was part of Simcoe Hall not just simple be at least 18, with judgement on a similar appeal in trial status," Domm said in a tele- Domm is spokesperson/co-ordi- Settlement House, an organization Volunteers must to A Sister is Saskatchewan. The publication phone interview from Guelph. nator for the Citizen's Coalition that offers assistance to children who enough time give. Big three to four hours ban involves sexual abuse. "Rumor can be more damaging Favouring More Effective are missing adult influence in their required to spend Lawyers for selected newspa- than fact." Criminal Sentences. His group lives. In 1986, Big Sisters became a week for at least a year with their and must go through a pers and radio stations went to the However, people have found supported the press in the Ontario independent. The organization was "little sister", Ontario Court of Appeal for four ways to learn the details the Court of Appeal, and he went started so that girls without female lengthy and thorough application On the third Wednesday of days to challenge the media ban Canadian press are not allowed to down to the court on the first day influence could find companionship process. Sisters arc imposed by Justice Francis Kovacs report on. Computer users have of the hearing. Domm gave copies in a friendly volunteer. each month, the Big for meetings last year during Homolka's trial. access to bulletin boards that carry of the December issue of The girls who come to Big Sisters expected to show up Homolka was sentenced to 12 the banned material. American Newsweek to people in the court- range in age from 5 to 17. At first it and orientation. who was a Big Sister in on two counts of television programs such as A house who wanted to know more can be difficult for the girls because Eve Knight, years prison it is worth manslaughter for her role in the Current Affair have investigated about the case. they are around someone they have for two years, believes that deaths of 15-year-old Kristen the Homolka/Teale story, but the "I feel the public has a right to never met before, but according to it. of a Big French and 14-year-old Leslie show could not be seen in Canada know," Domm said. "I've studied Big Sisters, things work out for the "The best part being Mahaffy. She can be eligible for by anyone except people with the Criminal Code, and he best. Sandy Flynn, promotion co- Sister was knowing that you are help- with no one to really parole in four years. Homolka's satellite dishes. Foreign newspa- (Kovacs) did it under the authority ordinator for the Big Sisters of ing a young girl estranged husband, Paul Teale, pers such as the British Sunday of section 486. Nowhere does it Oshawa, says only on rare occasions turn to for advice," Knight said. not for faces first-degree murder charges Mirror, The Washington Post and specify that a judge has the author- does it not work out that way. A Big Sister is there only but for in the school girls' killings, and The New York Times ran stories ity to stop publication of legal "Like anything else, sometimes emotional and moral support, multiple sex-related charges. on the trial, but those editions were items under court order, other than the match is not successful," Flynn fun and recreation. For those who The media say they are fighting unable to make the newsstands in certain identities being withheld, said, "in which case we just rematch are over 18, and have the time to for freedom of speech. Kovacs Canada. such as a person under 18. This is the girl and the volunteer with new give, the number to call for the Big says the ban is necessary so Teale, In an attempt to fight the an attack on our very democracy." people." Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa, and But finding Big Sisters for girls is Whitby is 436-0951.

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CAMPUS The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 7 Pickets strike out at DC stu dent

BY KIM HOSEY self financially, port today from ogy isn't warranted; we've given Chronide staff and accommodat- faculty and stu- both sides of the issue equal space," ed his scheduling dents...and those he said, referring to a letter which Durham College was the target of needs as a student. aren't all union appeared in the Feb. 8 Deep an extended Miracle Food Mart "He's never members." Thoughts. picket line on Feb. 17. supported the The union It is a view shared by the Six disgruntled Miracle Food strike from day appears steadfast Chronicles's publisher, Bill Swan. " Mart workers were picketing in front one," said Leslie. in its demand for "We have no such plans," said of the college in an effort to extract "But you don't an apology, with Swan. "The issue as I see it is an apology from an advertising stu- jump in after 10 Lesliesuggesting between the individual who wrote dent who had written a comment in weeks and do that, that if they don't the letterand the pickets." the Durham College Chronicle it's a slap in the receive it ther In addition to providing space for regarding the strike. face...use the sys- will be more an alternate opinion in the Chief picket Bruce Leslie said in tem but don't put pickets here in Chronicle, the college has gone one an interview with the Chronicle, it down...that's the following step further and provided a place "We demand an apology for every what it's here for." weeks. within the college for the literature union member in Oshawa." Bill Swan, "N e x t which the pickets were distributing. The student, Jason E. Dirctor of Design week we can The flyers were made available in have 200 people the lobby. Brachvogel, writing under the pseu- Communication Photo by Rhonda Hood donym Slick, is both a former Arts, and Acting here," he said. The whole situation has led to the Miracle worker and union member. Director of Public MaryLynn West-Moynes, and Bill Swan accept a flyer from "We can call questioning of the propriety of He wrote a comment in the Jan. 25 R e l a t i o n s MFM chief picket Bruce Leslie. Pickets arrived at the college people in from Slick's column, and indeed, the Chronicle which slammed the union, MaryLynn West on Feb. 17 demanding an apology from a former employee. Toronto if we whole Deep Thoughts section. the strike, and employees wages. Moynes were on have to." "I don't think there is a profes- The comments were written in hand to ensure that pickets did not According to Leslie, the pickets Chronicle advertising manager sional model that you can point to the Deep Thoughts section of the obstruct strudents entering the col- who were given orange and white Bill Merriott admits that ultimately that has such a page....," said Swan. Chronicle, which is produced by the lege. flyers stating their grievance with he is accountable for the content of According to Merriott the contin- advertising students. Leslie assured Swan that they Slick, and their insistence that job Deep Thoughts. While Merriott con- ued existence of Slick is not likely. According to Leslie, their issue were "peaceful picketers", here to security is the real issue and not cedes that the strike holds some sen- In response to the question of with Slick is his willingness to put say "hi" to Slick, money, sitive issues he is reluctant to release whether Slick will continue to write down a (union) system which he has "I think that message has been "We're not picketing the school," an apology. or not, Merriott said, "I guess used in the past to help support him- conveyed already ."responded Swan. said Leslie. "We've had a lot of sup- "As far as I'm concerned an apol- notlet’s assume he won't." Miracle Food Mart tentative agreeme nt offer s students hope for 1994 tuition

BY ALISON BETTRIDGE Food year of service. The Miracle Food "The union has enough money to Alchin lives on her own and Shoppers at the Miracle staff Chronide Mart union decided that this was an pay every striker picketing money for would like to go back to work soon Mart used to go to surrounding Miracle Food Mart reached a ten- unfair proposal and began their strike a year," said Vander Meulen. so she doesn't have to worry about plazas to do additional shopping. works in the tative agreement on Feb. 18, giving on Thursday, Nov. 17. Another Durham College student, her bills. Randy Harman, who many Durham College students who Many students who were striking Chris Hunter, agrees that the situa- Strikers were out on the picket Mary Brown's in the same plaza as his work for them hope. with Miracle Food Mart were wor- tion for tuition next year is scary. lines five times a week on four-hour National Home Video, said that Students who have been on the ried about their financial situation for "So far, I'm about $3,000 in the shifts. business has dropped about 10 to 15 lines since the beginning of school next fall. hole," said Hunter. "I'm hoping for a The strike not only affected the per cent. picket Durham the strike were starting to worry "I'm worried about next year good summer job for tuition next workers themselves, but also the sur- Jenn Peters, another who works at P.B.'s about paying next year's tuition. because the money that I made dur- year." rounding business areas. College student, The strike had lasted almost three ing the week I put towards books and Some part-time workers put more "The traffic in the area has been Fish and Chips in the Rossland Plaza, months with little indication that it tuition," said Durham College stu- hours into picketing than they did cut down, so business has also, agrees. would end soon.. dent Tanya Vander Meulen. "Now when they were working in the store. because of the lack of people brought "Business is down 25 per cent and said The company wanted to close ?C the $118 a week I get from the union Durham student Angela Alchin to the area," said Wendy Collins, I have lost half my hours," stores and make cuts to part-time and is put towards things like gas for my worked about 15 hours a week at manager of National Home Video, Peters. full-time wages. The company had car." Miracle Food Mart. which is directly across the street "Customers were headed towards was also offered buy-out options to the The union gave each striker $118 "Now, I'm picketing about 20 from the King Street East Miracle Miracle Food Mart and our place full-time employees of $1,500 per a week in strike pay. hours a week," said Alchin. Food Mart easy access for dinner," said Peters. Managers of the Miracle Food Marts have been told by their superi- ors not to speak to the media about the strike. One manager, who asked i t m e n t T o F i t n e s s that his name and store location not o m that m an interview C be revealed, said in the managers are not allowed to com- ment on the strike because there is a fear that too much will be said and public opinion will be swayed. He said that managers are left in the dark when it comes to the details and of the strike. Only when the new The Whitby Racquet contracts are signed will the man- Fitness Clulxoffers a chance for SIX agers know everything. The managers have no input in the people olBT ag|||o participate negotiations between the owners and The the workers regarding the strike. in regularl |itries||activities. different "We (the managers) live or die by club has be^^^^ to the decisions made," he said. The strike also put strains on man- fitness for 14 years. It offers its clubs ager-employee relationships. This particular manager had worked 18 members: years with the union, before taking a & racquetbairfaciffl to managerial position with the compa- *squash ny, and has worked many years with *fully equipped free weight and ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ the people he saw striking each day, "Those arc my friends out there, machine rooms iSS. and I wish there was something I ^ could do to help them," he said. *top cardio equipment Bill Shine, head of public rela- * helpful and trained staff tions for A&P (which owns Miracle Food Mart), said he was unable to comment on the strike.

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8 The Chronicle, March 1. 1994 CAMPUS i magi ng cou ld Cold calling warms Digital change photography ob prospects GENE DONNELLY final up j BY The lution quality. techniques save time. Chronicle staff images can be seen only moments that "Although photographic resolu- Cold calling useful job search find that it is much easier to do been captured, requir- Photography is changing rapidly tion on computers is improving all after they have technique or just a painful process? way. beat the resolu- ing no darkroom, only a powerful Practice with a because of the expanded use of digi- the time, nothing can Several recent surveys have iden- 6. Practice. film," said Blake computer and good printer and any member or with one tal imaging technology. tion quality of tified that approaching employers by friend, family Durham College corrections or retouching needed can Placement Officers at the Digital imaging techniques allow Fitzpatrick, telephone is the most successful way of the Photography teacher. be added. Career Resource Centre. photographers to manipulate pictures helps to get employment. of special camera Another major problem is the He said digital photography Contacting employers to arrange If you want to stand out from the with the help but the and computers. cost. A recent PhotoPro magazine less-talented photographers for a research appointment or "infor- other job searchers, be creative. equipment must be a good image to start As more photographers become article listed special digital camera picture mation interview" is a great way to Cold calling is the most effective job He said that using digital accustomed to digital photos, the backs at $32,000. The price does not with. get your foot in the door. Students search tool. will not turn bad pho- darkroom may become extinct. include required computer peripher- manipulation and grads have also called to check Listed below are some of the lat- into good ones. Although digital imaging has been als, lenses or electronic shutters. tographers on current job openings. est job leads. Keep watching the job thinks traditional film for 10 to 15 years, it has The printer may not be able to Fitzpatrick are several tips that we boards outside of the Career in existence won't be There recently become popular in reproduce all of the colors seen on and darkroom photography would like to share with you to Resource Centre (Room C208). just obsolete by digital photogra- design studios and the photography the computer monitors. made increase your cold calling effective- Part-time Employment He does, however, see digital industry. Another problem with digital pho- phy. ness: In-home Care Giver, several having a very lasting and While there are many advantages tography is its inability to capture techniques 1. Contact the supervisor of the positions, Durham area effect on the face of pho- to photographs, there wide-angle shots. profound department that you wish to work in. Mechanical Designer, T.G.E. manipulating are also many pitfalls - like the reso- Fitzpatrick stressed that digital tography. As a rule, it is the supervisor, not the Custom Machinery & Design Ltd., Human Resources department, that Pickering makes the final hiring decision. Computer Operator, McGraw 2. Give a brief introduction of Hill Ryerson, Whitby ac c ount Dominoe s Fitness Attendant, Whitby A yourself which highlights your skills brief of an Racquet & Fitness Club, Whitby and training. Then ask for table, playing dominoes, a game of noes date back to perhaps the 12th to Summer Employment BY JEANETTE WHEELER appointment (not an interview) strategy and concentration using rec- century in China. discuss present openings. Summer Experience Program '94 Chronicle staff ______fact, there are many different Centre, tangular game pieces with different In 3. Remember that your goal is to Supervisor, Ontario Sports on where dominoes was invent- Jamie VanDenBogaard sat quietly combinations of dots on them. ideas arrange an appointment. Avoid Willowdale when. The number of differ- over a small table in the stu- Why this game and not another? ed and being interviewed over the phone. Student Customs Officer, slumped of domino games is not dent lounge studying the dominoes in "You have to think about it, it's a ent styles 4. Be persistent. If you cannot Department of National Defence, sure, but there seems to be hand. He smiled as he raised his puzzle," said VanDenBogaard. known for arrange an appointment, check to Samia his hand high above his head before Mark Elliott, a student who is at least seven. see if you can drop a resume by in Manager, Dickie Dee Icecream, known as double six is sending a domino crashing down on convinced that he was born with a The style person, mail a resume or get advice Lindsay by this group. The object is to Shadow Lake the table. A look crossed his face as domino in his hand, says "Dominoes played on what other companies might use Various Positions, be the first person to score six points. Centre, Stouffville if to say, take that. He had won the kills stress." your skills. While Compton's Encyclopedia The trick is that one of the two to 5. a list of ten employ- game. not have any Organize VanDenBogaard and his friends says dominoes was probably invented four players must ers to call. Call each employer on Cheri Hensler be found in the student lounge in Italy in the 18th century, the points. your list before stopping. You will can Career Resouce Centre almost every day huddled around a Encyclopedia Britannica says domi- D id Yo u M iss th e 5 0 's ? Bit

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CHMPUS The Chronlde.Mareh 1,1994 9 Let fitness of be you r focus Don ^ t opt out Earth D ay By CANDIDA THOMPSON per cent (63 grams) should come By MICHELLE MCMULLEN Earth Day is April 22. It could be doing a pretty good job at that. So we Chronicle staff from fat. The average man on the Chronicle staff the day you begin a life-long envi- should be able to do at least one thing Amy avoids mirrors at all cost. other hand can have 2,700 calories ronmentally friendly habit. in celebration of Earth Day. There isn't a scale in her house. Her per day and from that 30 per cent (90 Hey you, yes you. I saw that! I Last year students "opted out" of Michelle Walker, vice-president closet is full of loose fitting clothes. grams) should be from fat, Elliott saw you throw that pop can into the Earth Day. That cannot happen this of promotions and public relations, Clothing she thinks will hide her 10 said. garbage. Tell me, have you ever year. We, the college, cannot be that would love to hear your ideas. extra pounds. Her New Year's reso- In keeping within those guide- thought of ripping the tab off the can lazy again this year. The student association has lution is to go on yet another diet to lines, Canada's Food Guide gives the and doing your part for the handi- There are hundreds, maybe thou- announced that it will be participat- lose those 10 extra pounds. number of servings people need from capped by contributing to wheel- sands of things we could do to sup- ing in Earth Day this year by possibly Almost 90 per cent of Canadian the four food groups (these depend chairs? Have you ever thought of port our earth, like planting trees or having a competition with eight other women are like the fictitious Amy on your age, body size, activity level putting the can in an aluminum recy- buying trees for the school to plant. Ontario colleges that are building stu- somewhat dissatisfied with their bod- and if you a man or woman). Daily cling bin and doing your part for the We could even contribute to several dent centres to see who can make ies, and over 80 per cent have dieted Servings range from 5 to 12 for grain environment? Who knows, you may environmental projects or buy a sec- their's more environmentally friend- by age 18, according to information products, 5 to 10 for fruit and vegeta- end up starting a good habit. lion of a rain forest for preservation. ly- from the Health Department of bles, 2 to 4 for milk products for With all of the things the environ- If you, the environmentally Money will be collected from Durham Region. adults and 2 to 3 for meat and alter- ment gives us: air, trees, flowers, friendly students of Durham College, Durham students through various Through the media, woman have natives. etc...It is time we made that extra have ideas, share them. We have to activities which would go towards been bombarded with the notion that Some studies say people should walk to the recycling bin or made do something. recycling bins, trees and other friend- "thin is beautiful." Pictures of exercise 30 minutes a day and others that extra effort to be more environ- We have one of the best recycling ly items. Barbie-doll type models have say exercise enough to bum a pre- mentally friendly. programs in the area and we've been What can you do?______wreaked havoc on women's self- determined number of calories. A esteem and body image. This has study done by the University of pushed them to follow an endless Minnesota said 224 calories per day ReUse cycle of fad diets to get to their ideal (1,568 per week) is the minimum wight. But if a women sheds those number to bum in exercise in order pounds, she will regain the weight 95 to stay fit. The University of to 98 per cent of the time, according California has put together schedule centre to the National Eating Disorder that will make those calculations Information Centre at Toronto easy: ACTIVITY CALORIES General Hospital. A recent article in Monday opens Health magazine stated, 50 per cent Brisk walking, to and from work, of all women are constantly on diets, 30 minutes 160 By RHONDA HOOD while men half that total. Stair climbing, 5 minutes Chronicle staff If women want to get off this haz- 35 ardous band wagon they have to Tuesday The Oshawa Green Conservation 1)like themselves for who they are, Cycling, stationary, 15 minutes Action Program held opening cere- 2)re-establish their eating habits, 3) (10mph)105 monies for its Reuse Centre on exercise more. Diaime Elliott a pub- Wednesday Wednesday, Feb. 16. The purpose lic health nutritionist, reiterated this Brisk walking, to and from work, of the centre is to sell reusable point, "Women must get the focus off 30 minutes 106 goods to the community to cut down being 'thin1 but focus on being fit." Thursday on the number of items being taken Photo by Rhonda Hood sites. Becoming fit is easier said than 30 minutes at gym: to landfill Mayor Nancy Diamond joins members of the Oshawa done. Many people getting fit Stair climbing, fast, 10 minutes The Reuse Centre is a joint ven- equate Action at the opening of with going on a diet, and depriving 85 ture of: Oshawa and District Green Conservation Program themselves of all their favorite foods, Rowing, on machine, 10 minutes Association for Community Living, their ReUse Centre. while being condemned to eat green 65 The Friendship Club of leafy things. The cycle of losing and Running, treadmill, 10 minutes Bowmanville, and Oshawa's Green would like to donate you can call Music dance party for their school. regaining weight will continue unless 95 Conservation Action Program. the centre and they will tell you if All of the public high schools have people decide to change their eating Friday Funding was provided by the gov- they can accept it. If they can't they taken up the challenge. habits. Swimming, 20 minutes 180 ernment of Ontario's Environmental will direct you to someone who can. Rogers Cable TV donated the Balancing food intake with Cycling, 20 minutes 135 Youth Corps *93. To raise their inventory the cen- prize. amount of exercise is the only way Saturday The centre accepts reusable or tre has hosted a challege to Oshawa The centre is located at 585 the Amy's of the world can become Brisk walking, 30 minutes repairable items. They do not accept high schools. Whichever high Wentworth St., Unit 32 and is open fit, said Elliott. Following Canada's 160 clothing, furniture or large appli- school comes up with the most stuff Tuesday through Saturday. Food Guide to Healthy Eating will Sunday ances. If you have something you for the centre will win a Much allow women to enjoy a variety of Brisk walking, 15 minutes foods, without giving up all the foods 80 they love. But it does mean cutting Washing car, 20 minutes 65 down on the amount of fatty foods Grand total 1,800 (in about 5 people eat, like potato chips, which hours) Small things save bi energy have 150 calories (more than half of Of course some of these exercises them are from fat) per 31 grams (a are seasonal; a person can easily sub- small bag). This means a large bag of stitute them. By SHELLEY SNOWDON said burglars who will think someone is potato chips (200g) has 80 grams of If working out in a gym is more Chronicle staff Bright. fat. your style, the college has made exer- School is not the only place ener- home if the light goes on when they The average woman, should con- cising easy and affordable for stu- Late at night when most of the gy can be saved. You can do several are slinking around the house. sume 1,900 calories per day and 30 dents and the general public. students are gone from Durham things around the home to cut down Inside the house there are several College the computers remain on in on your own hydro bills. ways to decrease your hydro bill. hopes of someone using them. The "Students can help by turning off according to an Ontario Hydro book- power wasted from each computer lights when they're not in the room let. Investing in a good quality ener- costs about 40 cents a day, according and turning off computers when gy, efficient showerhead will to Greg Bodnaryk, energy advisor for they're not using them," said Bright. decrease the amount of water you Ontario Hydro. This will not only cut down on the use, as will taking quicker showers. That doesn't seem like much for hydro bill, it will also save the Halogen bulbs, though slightly more one computer, but what about 150? screens from burning out. expensive, last longer and produce a This many computers left on for a When outside doors are held open better light quality than regular bulbs. ^ friends Qather T<9 Learn school year would cost $12,600. while people are smoking, heat can Leaking taps should be fixed imme- While this may seem like a drop in escape. This means that more heat diately as one drop of water lost per VorceCain 1)oH'taking the bucket to some, it is more than must be generated which requires second wastes 800 litres (175 gal- Co(Cecta6Ce 'Bear^fa^nff others make during the summer more energy. So keep doors shut. lons) of hot water a month. A timer Cu-t piened^Shades break. Durham has already cut down on for the thermostat can turn down the ’ Victorian^ Shade y^akyig In ihe last eight years Durham has power waste by using motion detec- heat at night and during the day when

CttMPUS The Chronicle, March 1, 1993 11 Heate d barns for animals : Wi nte r at th e B owm anvil l e Z oo

lot of the time. BY ERIN GALLAHER " The animals are fed foods with Chronide staff higher protein and fats in the fall, The Bowmanville Zoo to most which builds a good layer of fat that people is a beautifully forested won- keeps them warm. Throughout the derland of exotic tigers, eye-dazzling winter the animals naturally bum off peacocks and enormous elephants. the fat," says Pon Tell. In the summer time it one of the This allows them to rest without most beautiful places to be, but what having to have extra exercise. The happens to the animals when the elephants are the only animals they snow is piled high on the sides of the try to get to exercise. cages, winter boots take the place of "We walk the elephants to keep sandals and what was once a lus- their muscles limber and moving. cious play area of green grass and They spend the rest of the time in warm dirt is now cold snow and their barn." frozen ground ? Not all of the zoo's animals, What would you do to keep a which there are over 300 , simply lie 9,000 Ib Asian Elephant warm ? around and snooze away the winter. The Bowmanville Zoo is Liz, one of the zoo's two Siberian Canada's oldest private zoo. It was tigers performed in an AGF established in 1919 and this summer Insurance commercial only a few it's celebrating its 75th "Animal-ver- weeks ago. sary." Some of the other smaller ani- In September 1993, the mals such as monkeys and snakes go Bowmanville Zoo was recognized on to visit schools. by the Canadian Association of Since the Bowmanville Zoo is Zoological Parks & Aquariums. privately owned, it receives no gov- Leslie Pon Tell is one of the zoos ernment funding. It relies solely on four owners. Since they took owner- its summer profits to keep the zoo ship six years ago they have brought going until the next open season. the large cats and the elephants to One of Pon Tells winter projects the zoo as well as the animal shows. is to hopefully implement an adopt- In bringing these large animals to an-animal program which would the zoo they also brought the task of give anyone who would like to housing them throughout the winter donate money to the zoo a way to do months. it. *' Most of the animals can be The zoo tries to control the mat- moved into heated barns and moved ing of their animals so that the back in the spring," says Pon Tell. babies would be bom later in the The animals are given extra bed- spring. ding to keep warm. They do this because it is hard on " Some of the more tropical ani- the baby animals to be bom in the mals that are naturally used to winter due to the extreme cold warmer weather adapt well to the weather, also, the public enjoys see- Photo by Erin Gallaher cold if they are in a warm, dry barn." ing baby animals when visiting the All of the animals are cleaned zoo. Liz Is one of Bowmanville Zoo's Siberian tigers, who performed in an AGF Insurance com- daily. All of the zoos animals are vacci- mercial a few weeks ago. Since the animals spend most of nated for rabies and other such dis- their time indoors, the keepers have eases that could be brought in by " If a deer dies and it is deter- Asian elephants and Berisingha deer. elephant warm, give it a warm barn to either transfer the animals to a outside animals such as owls, mined that it died from natural caus- The zoo has four females of about and bundle up for an afternoon walk. shift cage within their own area or to skunks, foxes and raccoons. es it will be fed to the large cats." only 700 that are left. And if you would like to see how a different cage which would allow If an animal dies at the says Pon Tell. They are hoping to increase the the elephants and all of the other ani- them to go in and out the cage. Bowmanville Zoo an autopsy is per- The Bowmanville Zoo is commit- number of Berisingha deer by bring- mals have handled this winter's cold In the winter the animals metabo- formed and the animal is normally ted to the conservation of endan- ing in a male deer to mate. you can visit them when the Zoo

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12 The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 L B C An ' in - your- th ro at 9 b an d By SHAUNA CONWAY

Chronide staff _____ Lust Bone Canyon has come full circle, pulling away from the chains that bound them, they have entered a new realm in the music world. Not long ago they described themselves as "an in your face, kick ass" rock band. Since the current members (Rick Menary, lead vocals; Paul Corscadden, drums; Dean Oelkers, bass; Chris Calderbank, guitar) combined their talents in 1990 they have achieved a more mature status and seem to be keep- ing up with the fast pace of today's live music scene - a scene that demands frequent change and upgrading from musicians in exchange for exposure and accep- tance. "Our music is more mature now," said Corscadden. "Now we are an 'in your throat' band as opposed to the old 'in your face' style of music." "We always draw from the popu- lar influences but also try to break new ground and please ourselves." he explained. Lust Bone Canyon's previous name Roxy Lane faded with the music that was created by it. However, as Roxy Lane the band did fairly well. They made a demo and some substantial contacts like Paul Edwards who engineered their previ- ous release and is currently working on the band's new project. L.B.C. has certain goals in mind for the near future; they are looking for a secure manager and a focused producer that will ensure the band is directed on a serious path. Currently they are conducting every aspect of the band themselves and the addition of a manager would free time for other musical pursuits. The writing of the music is prob- ably the most important thing a band can do aside from the actual perfor- mance. All of the members agree that they enjoy the time they spend practicing and working together and everyone is involved in the musical and lyrical aspects of the song writ- ing. Over 30 songs have been written and played on stage since L.B.C. u nd a ne , not bori ng Li n e-u p fo r M a rc h March 4 Fuzzgun, Rodent, Honky, None of the Above, CHRISTINE MclNNES By probably write about it." Drew Gauley. Skeeter Peter and Seer are playing an all ages Chronicle staff Victor admits to being attracted to If you haven't heard them yet, show at the Polish Hall (168 Banting St.). Tickets Mundane. the darker side of things, which, he don't miss out. are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. It's been said before, and I'll say says, are mirrored instrumentally. You can pick up a copy of their it again: the name says it all. debut CD, Seed (released on Feb. 4 March 5 Oshawa's Full Count Blues Band will play at the No, not boring or average. by Raw Energy), which will explode opening night of The Star, a rock & roll and blues If you look up the meaning you'll your eardrums with its industrially club (located beside the Moon Room, 394 Simcoe be surprised. The first dictionary def- metallic music complete with an St. S.). inition is "of, or relating to the international twist. world," which is exactly what "I like to The quartet are currently sowing March 10 Easy Access at the Moon Room. Toronto's Mundane do. write about their Seed in the Toronto bar scene to Ironically, the band did not choose promote the CD. March 11 Benefit concert for AIDS at the Polish Hall. The the name because of its meaning. real stuff, like Although the Rcbclo brothers are line-up includes local artists Lame and Trigger "We liked the sound of it," and far from their homeland they are still Happy. explained guitarist Alex Rcbclo. people in touch with their country and her- Lame are also opening for Teenage Head at Alex and brother Victor are the world. " itage. They have sent copies of the Coconutz in Ajax. Portugal natives, who, after sevcn- CD to Portugal. and-a-half years in Canada, are still The quartet plan to slay in the bar March 12 Rose Clay (Toronto blues singer) will perform at expanding their vocabulary. scene for a while, but hope to venture The Star. Although Victor is new to the lan- across the ocean to expose them- The Kings will appear at MGM, 948 Simcoe St. N. guage, he sings and writes all the selves to Portuguese audiences. band's lyrics. Unlike most bands, the vocals are "1 think they will relate to us March 19 MGM presents Teonage Head. "1 like lo write about real stuff, not the Ibrefroni. ...I'm sure ihey will buy ilie CD just like people ami ihr world," lie slale».l. "1 always saw the vocals as an because we're Portuguese," said March ?5 Road Apple? tribute to the Tragically Hip at MGM. "If" tilings have an impaci on me, I'd ailclilional instrument," said (.Iruiiimer Victor. ,^<^WW^»HMl?»l»lW«»^.'^-tl» <.,^.^^^^^,w^»«^iw?»l

MTHTaiHMHT The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 13 C ha rl atans set to i nvade C anada soon BY CHRISTINE MCINNES Collins was imprisoned for dri- Chronicle staff ving a getaway car in an armed rob- Charlatans UK are set to invade bery. It is hoped his criminal record the Canadian music scene with the will not interfere with plans for a March release of their third album, North American tour. "Up to our hips". Although the sound of the album Avid Charlatans fans will already is different. Burgess said "we just did have heard the first single. Can't Get what we knew this time." Out of Bed, which maintains some of "We just surrounded ourselves the psychedelic vibes of the debut with gadgets we album "Some Friendly". u n d e r s t o o d , " The rest of the explained Brookes. tracks lean more heavily No new instruments to a '70s sound, with the were added. domination of Mark "We didn't try to Collins* guitar strums be very clever, we just and Jon Brookes' drum did things very quick- beats as opposed to the ly." talents of Rob Collins Some Charlatans on keyboards. fans may be disap- When Tim Burgess pointed in the depreci- (vocals) and Jon Brookes ation of the dance-pop where in Toronto, on Jan. Manchester sound, but "Up 31, promoting the album, to Our Hips" has its own they attributed the decline potential. Traces of their in keyboards to the fact past recordings can be that Collins was in jail heard in "Can't Get Out when the album was of Bed", and "Jesus being mixed. Hair Do" (livelier dance "'Coz Rob was away songs), but overall the for a few months there was tracks make you want to sit more room for Martin to play his gui- back, relax, and listen to some good Photo by Tom Sheehan tar," said Brookes. tunes. Charlatans UK are set to invade Canada with their new album to be released in March.

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14 The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 HTnTttlHMNT Philadelphia Sch i nd l e r ' s Li st : Steve n well worth S pi e l berg ' s masterpi ece the money PHILADELPHIA his knees and declare his righteous BY SHELLEY SNOWDON sified healthy appearance, from the Jews misfortune, later real- intents, Spielberg stuck to his guns **** Chronide staff Normally Spielberg's films are ized the improprieties of Hitler's way rectified his business' purpose - about Schindler never losing his cool List is director Steven full of special effects and Hollywood and Director: Jonathan Schindler's save the original 1,100 Jewish business-like composure, until the best film yet. He has glitz, but for Schindler's List he left to Spielberg's from the heinous deaths dramatic ending. Demme life horror story of one them at home. His best effect was workers taken the real in the camps. Though Neeson was an exceptional in Germany dur- filming in black and white, adding a awaiting them Jewish community - choice, playing a stirring rendition of tragic sense to this morose tale. It Schindler is put in a Godlike role ing WWn and adapted it to film. Schindler. With his tall, stoic look, he Starring: Tom Hanks also created a grave symbolism rep- having power to buy lives - he never The story was taken from a 1982 represented a man with a Denzel Keneally. resenting what the Jews didn't have - seemed the diehard hero that recurs perfectly novel by journalist Thomas most wilful power. Ben Kingsley was also German entre- color and warmth - in^^^^_^ in Washington It is the true story of a histor- well suited to his role as the quiet Schindler (Liam their lives. In one Hollywood preneur, Oskar SCHINDLER'S LIST icals. In the introspective Itzhak Stem, the mind who "buys" the lives of scene Spielberg col- Neeson), b e g i n n i n g , behind Schindler's workforce. With few things ored a young girls 1,100 Polish Jews. ***** Schindler never Together the two made a remarkable women, booze and coat red. Schindler on his mind but intended to save team. Ralph Fiennes was a convinc- BY SHARON Schindler starts followed the path- Director: Steven '.naking a quick buck, was ing trigger-happy Amon Goeth who GAULTON-FORD employing way of the scared lives; he an cnamelware factory Spielberg a so heartlessly shot several Jews for Chronicle staff The factory, child as he over- only profiteer :icws as his laborers. with no more not performing their duties to his sat- and run by a looked Jews being funded by rich Jews for the isfaction. And for all those who Stern (Ben herded from the Liam Neeson respect up and down I Jewish clerk, Iizhak Starring: Jews than any played the 1,100 Schindler Jews, After swearing Schindler the for- Krakow ghetto to never pay $8 to be Kingsley), makes Ben Kingsley other Nazi offi- young and old, - especially those would of. After work camps. into a movie theatre mne he's always dreamed cer. Though he whose faces were seen again and squeezed tiny with Nazi camp Color was also I broke down. I decided I several pleadings a again - the performances were spec- again, used in the final never killed leader, homicidal Amon Goelh tacular. The casting director did a could not wail until Philadelphia scene as the real-life Jewish person, (Ralph Fiennes), for taking away magnificent job choosing people for (starring Tom Hanks and Denzel surviving Schindler he lived in their local "his" Jewish workers, Schindler res- the different roles. Washington) arrived at my Jews, along with actors, sacredly houses and celebrated his wealth, cues them from the camp for a small of Beware though, for this is not the video store. I wasn't disappointed. stones on the grave of Oskar generated by the exploitation sum per person. placed of movie that will leave you Hanks portrays Andrew who died in 1974. Jewish workers. No effort is made to type Most, if not all, of the scenes were Schindler and satisfied. It is a Beckett, a bright young attorney a bone of con- hide these inexcusable acts, yet the feeling warm created with enough horrific authen- For many it may be of a who has AIDS. Beckett is subse- directed the struggle that Schindler went through chilling and vivid exploration shivers down the spines tention that Spielberg - fired from his job for ic"y to send the lives of 1,100 Jews, nefarious crime at the ultimate level quently Several hundred actors story with all eyes on Schindler and to save an important docu- >f viewers. his original support of Nazi mass murder of over six million "misplacing" around naked holding their the German army instead of through despite ment. Knowing he left the docu- orance beliefs, should not be overlooked. human beings. It may instill a sense what was just one of the eyes of a Jewish survivor, ment on his desk, Beckett comes ;lothes, in the is corn- of hopelessness as it exposes the ugly Though the story does not reflect The subtlety of script that his co- Spielberg's realistic scenes. of a side of man in search of power. One to the conclusion much of what daily life was like for pletely uncharacteristic lesion apparently Jews were regularly should only has to recount history or look as workers have noticed the the Jews held in concentration Hollywood movie. Spielberg for forced to prove their strength in this as Bosnia to see that massacres on his forehead and fired him does show how the be commended for not assuming that far way - if found unhealthy they were camps, it occur- fear that he has AIDS. After about his audience would be complete have happened before and are sent to a death camp. In another German's treated and thought nine lawyers, Beckett of idiots and have to have everything ring now. approaching scene, a couple of young women them. It discloses the true story smart but homophobic out for them. Despite the stu- approaches prick their fingers to color their one German man, a Nazi party mem- spelled Joe Miller, played by dio, who wanted Schindler to fall to lawyer cheeks red with blood creating a fal- ber, who initially set out to profit Denzel Washington. After initially turning him down, Joe finds him- self drawn to Beckett and the case. C arrey has I ntersection : Hanks deserved the Golden James Globe he was recently awarded for this picture. He plays a believ- able character who is transformed an Ace up his sleeve Not qu ite i n Gere from a healthy-looking man to a ghost. While his body is dying, his GILBERT to view Stone as the ele- integrity grows as he struggles to BY MICHELLE FUSELLI department. He puts up with Ace's BY TINA It was hard Chronide staff gant wife, (a role which she chose to hang on to the one thing he has Chronicle staff______antics and is willing to help him ^_^______of her usual role as left - his self-respect. solve the crime Ace-style. Which We like to think we control our portray) instead the other woman. Davidovich Washington also does a com- newest means hilarious animal voices and own destinies, but sometimes fate has sexy James G. Robertson's the role of being the mendable job portraying Miller, a Ventura: Pet a surprisingly in-depth knowledge the upper-hand. Vincent Eastman's overplayed film is "Ace She should have played the very humorous and likeable char- with of any type of animal. future may have been dealt from the lover. Detective", an outrageous film catering to her hus- acter who goes after clients by In the midst of trying to solve cards of fate because of his inability dedicated wife James Carrey (from In Living whim because she was way of television commercials the Ace runs up against to choose on his own. band's every Color) as Ace "I don't do humans" crime. as Gere's lover. and ambulance chasing. Miller, sharks in huge fish tanks, people In the recently released movie, too overbearing Ventura. it was believable that Gere who proves himself to be a very a dol- falling of apartment buildings, Intersection, Richard Gere plays Although When the Miami Dolphins' two women vying for his competent lawyer, leams a lesson before ex-football players and a trip architect Vincent Eastman, who is could have phin goes missing just days crazy affection, it or two about the human spirit. to the community trying to decide the Super Bowl, unre- Philadelphia is a courtroom mental as between an emotion- INTERSECTION appeared the Dolphins' VENTURA: hos^' alistic that they drama based on the wrongful dis- ACE a patient. ally distant relation- public relations __ missal of Beckett, by a prejudiced ship with his wife, ** would put up o f f i c i a l PET DETECTIVE For anyone of from the old Sally (Sharon Stone) with his inde- group lawyers (Courtney Cox) who enjoyed Mark Rydell for club. The movie briefly takes *** like and 13-year-old Director: cisiveness boys hires Ace movies us into Beckett's supportive rela- World" daughter, or a rela- so long. Ventura to find James "Wayne's With almost tionship with his family and his Director: G. and "Bill and tionship packed with the people who Starring: Richard Gere mov- lover Miguel, played by Antonio Robertson Ted's Excellent excitement and the entire m a m m a 1 - Sharon Stone Banderas. Adventure", this intrigue with his live- ing taking napped their ' place as flash- Knowing that this movie was

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16 The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 HTeHTHIHMtNT BEEN THERE WE HAVE S alt W Pep a has fun rap p m ab out sex BY CANDIDA THOMPSON In the age where STDs are on the hood in the U.S. The song's mes- Chronicle staff ______rise and people are dying from them sage was simple "Kids killing kids, Best known for their song "Push as fast as you can say A-I-D-S. just for the juice." this should have It" and "Lets Talk About Sex," Salt Salt'N'Pepa must not shirk its Issues like attention than sexual 'N' Pepa have come together once responsibility to listeners, because received more that seem to have no con- again to produce "Very Necessary." all the good the group has accom- escapades This new cd uses musical sam- plished in the fight against AIDS sequences. listeners are from the past 30-40 years. will be in vain. But to be fair, most plings to lake the "Very THINK YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM Salt'N'Pepa rap about what those Not until the last track, "I've Got intelligent enough IF YOU of Necessary" at face value - entertain- were always implying - AIDS," is there any mention LF A B R E A K. samplings follow in the steps WITH DRUGS, G I V E YO U RSE SEX. practising safe sex. For the most ment. The tracks Salt'N'Pepa's sound, hip THERE IS A WAY OUT WITH THE HELP OF Their song "Lets Talk About part the cd glamorises casual sex. of Sex" tackled the need to talk about The listener is bombarded with hop/dance. best track on the cd aside ADDICTS IN AIDS. Since then they have become the notion that there is nothing else The OTHER RECOVERING "Heaven or Hell," is "Step." very active in AIDS education. In in this world aside from talking from a that women can this stand Salt 'N' Pepa about a person's sexual escapades. "Step" is song N a r c o t i c s A n o n y m o u s taking said that to and "Ya, I've should have assumed the responsi- Let's get real here. relate say wanted to say that." It's a song For more information: to their listeners to put a dis- "Heaven or Hell" is the only or bility man the boot. claimer on their cd saying, "If you track on the cd that would make the about givin' your Necessary" is a cd for are going to be sexually active use a listener think. This song comments "Very C A L L ( 9 0 5 ) 4 3 3 7 9 4 4 the those who like the hip hop soiuid. - condom." accurately on the situation in Father i nfl icts terror BY SHAUNA CONWAY Chronicle staff ______There is nothing more riveting than a true story. Especially one that features a daughter who accuses her father of raping

and murdering n . -i T» - .:. her eight year BOOR RCVICW old best friend. The daughter Eileen Franklin, has stored the memory of her father com- mitting a heinous crime since she was only eight years old. More than 20 years later the sight of her own eight year old child playing on her living room floor triggers Franklin's repressed memory and changes the lives of the entire Franklin family. Sins of The Father is written by Eileen Franklin with help from "true crime" author William Wright. An in-depth, firsthand account of the physical, mental and sexual abuse that was inflicted on the five Franklin children by their father is chillingly believable since it is given in the first person by the authoress. The story begins with the back- ground of the Franklin family, their daily lives, the terror inflicted on the Franklin children who, in spite of their constant abuse, continued to love and trust their abuser, their father. The trust and love that Eileen Franklin feels for her father is appar- ent even after she accuses him of murder. She visits him in prison and contin- ues throughout the trial to ask about his well-being. This adds to the drama of the story by showing the confusion of a daugh- ter who faces the dilemma of telling the truth and remaining loyal to the father who she deeply loves. Sins of The Father is a story that evokes disgust, repulsion and disbe- lief, not because it is poorly written, but because the true events that are revealed leave a distaste in the mouths of anyone who reads it. .... ^,u,».,.;^W»’W«"a?**»’T i’^^!t»^q»ttl*W^-t*’ai^.l^ttM’ArtW"^^-’»’’ 'V ^-" t «*«.«»».->i *.».

The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 17

Men 's basketbal l team warm i ng u p for the fi nals

BY LORNE GREER over at halftime. Justin Chronicle staff Fontaine scored 14 of his team By game time, the game high 16 in the first half, as the itself was academic. Lords built a 49-34 lead. All Having already clinched sec- 12 Durham players found their ond-place in the OCAA East way onto the scoresheet as Division, the Durham Lords coach Kerry Vinson tried out basketball team could treat different combinations of play- their Feb. 15 game against ers. Games like these are a Centennial as a tuneup for the good time to find out what your playoffs. bench is made of. Durhams' It was a game to work on looks solid. some things, give the bench Although their opponent for some playing time and get pre- the playoffs is not yet known, pared for the first round of the the Lords match up well playoffs. They look ready, against all of their probable An 81-63 dismantling of the opponents. They have beaten Colts enabled Durham to finish Cambrian, Loyalist and Seneca

the regular season with a 12-2 twice each this season. What is

~? ^k, ^-« « .< _. Ai- Ai_ _^ record, second in the OCAA* known is that with their-’ sec- East Division. Who was first? ond-place finish the team is Algonquin College, the top- guaranteed to host the first- ranked team in the country. round matchup. The match was essentially Lords ranked 10th nationally Playoff to be held at Durham BY MAJI KIM Chronicle staff Sign up now Durham's men's basketball team has been ranked 10th in the country for intramural by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association. basketball The Lords, who finished their reg- BY MAJI KIM ular season at 12-2, have won their Chronicle staff last seven games. The Lords, under coach Kerry Sign up now for intramural bas- Vinson, will play either Mohawk or ketball. Teams can sign up in the St. Clair in the quarter final on March DCSA office until Friday, March first at Durham. 5. The Lords hope to play Algonquin Each team must have at least in the final. In regular season play the one female. Varsity athletes are Lords were defeated by the Ottawa ineligible. For more information team twice. contact your student athletic repre- The finals will be held in Ottawa sentative. Patrick Johnson jumps up to block a shot. The Lords beat the Centennial Colts8l-63. on March 4th and 5th.

Vinson leads Lords past St. Lawrence Basketball coach earns 100th win

than defence until the last five min- ers and mentally. BY MAJI KIM toughness utes, when the Lords fought to hold "He talks about mental Chronicle staff sense, said on to the lead. and it makes were Hopkinson. "We all have a role; he A small crowd showed up on the High scorers for the game with 24 helps us to get in the game and be snowy, cold evening of Feb. 8. But 6'8" centre Brad Robinson Adam Estabrooks, Justin relaxed." those who stayed to see the Lords points, and Fontaine and Kenrick Hopkinson "He helps us concentrate stay men's basketball team defeat the Jordan, also a with 11 points each and Sherlon focused," said Rick Saint Lawrence College Vikings Lords. Chance with 10. new addition to the were treated to high-energy basket- confident about Vinson is in his first year with the Both players feel ball. Vinson and his abilities to take them Coach Kerry Vinson led the Durham Lords. he two to the finals and agree they can win Durham team to an exciting 79-65 Previously, captured as coach with the finals. win. The game marked Vinson's OCAA championships and Northern College. "Algonquin is number one and 100th career win and moved the Canadore said also has experience as a we lost to them by two points," Lords to a 10-2 league record. Vinson and both in college and at the pro- Hopkinson. Cambrian, Sheridan, The Lords victory over the player champion fessional level. the three-time national Vikings put them one game closer to Humbcr will also oe obstacles for March "Vinson is very intense," said a home court advantage in the Hopkinson. the team. 1st Lords' guard Kenrick quarter finals. at halflime The Lords hope to head to the by the "Sometimes we come in The Lords were not fazed us." championships, which will be held at aggressive half-court passing game and he inspires Vinson wants his team Algonquin College in Ottawa on of the Coach Kerry Vinson As coach, Vikings. both as basketball play- March 4 and 5. concentrated more on scoring points to be strong (Ml.A,.-^^!^,*^.^**'^*.^'^1!*^!^*^!!^!^*-1^**?^''1'^^'^ .^.^w^-^^W*^'^''^^^

18 The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 SPORTS B ower was one of the best in professional hockey Known as the gentleman of hockey off the ice BY SHAWN ANTHONY was fortunate that I didn't

His minor career started when he "When I was with the New York the Chronicle, "because if you do, to see. I Cronicle staff __ or something like that, was drafted by Cleveland in the Rangers in 1953-54, 1 think I was in you won't play well at all." lose an eye the because on the screen shots some- Johnny Bower will forever be 1944-45 season. His 14 year career in about the $7,000 bracket," Bower Bower said he personally saw as an advantage times, with the deflections, the goalie known for having one of the greatest the minors was interrupted in the said, "The government took half of absense of the mask '" " ' much to live to him, but he also doesn't stand a careers ever in 1953-54 season to that so it wasn't very for the New on.' sees the disadvan- chance." professional hock- play his 1 1-year York Rangers for He was bom on Nov. 8, 1924, in tages. In ey. NHL career, he Bower actually a tear. He bounced Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. "Naturally, when don't played exclusively had two careers. around from team Bower's full name is John William. you until the He was the only boy in a family of have anything on "He was an for the Toronto The first was in to team Leafs. beginning of his nine. your face you can Maple the minors for 14 Johnny inspiration to his career, second hockey He enlisted in the Canadian army certainly see a lot During years. There he was named to Bower career in the 1958- in 1940, putting minor hockey on better; you're us." -Former he was won the Les first all-star 59 season when he hold. There he spent four years, two very, very cau- the C u nn i n g h a m four-time Leaf captain, and was up by of them overseas. When discharged, tious; you get a team, played Trophy at the picked all-star winner of the the Toronto Maple he was still young enough to play good view of the George in five A m e r i c a n In the Leafs. In a recent junior hockey. He was always a ice and probably games. League's most Stanley Cup. Armstrong season, interview, Bower goalie. He started out without pads or the best seat in the 1964-65 valuable player he shared the three times, the told the Chronicle skates until someone donated some to house," said him. This would explain his lack of Bower. "Sure I Vezina Trophy Harry Holmes that he considered Terry the 1953-54 sea- fear in the NHL as a goalie who was hit, cut and with Trophy as leading In his son with the never wore a mask or any kind of everything else Sawchuk. goaltender three career 533 1/3 the Rangers' his most face or head protection. and lost most of times, and was he had a 2.52 goals against in his successful as a goalie. But it wasn't "You never really think about get- my teeth playing hockey. It was the games, Western League's top goalie and 37 regular-season Vancouver, his best financial season. tine hurt when you play," Bower told part of the game that nobody wanted average one season with shutouts. In 71 1/3 playoff games, he held a goals against average of 2.54 and had five more shutouts. But the most important statistic to Bower is VISIT OUR BOOTH SHOW MARCH 6 the one that got his name engraved AT THE 4/5^ SALE PRICING IN EFFECT on the Cup. UNTIL MARCH 19 , 1993 Johnny Bower was four-time win- BI KE SHOW SPECIAL ner of the Stanley Cup, which he said brought a pride that was very reward- ing. "I have no regrets, believe me. I mean we worked hard and won Stanley Cups and we had a lot of pride in playing. But we really enjoyed ourselves and we got some- thing that we always dreamed of as kids ... to have our names engraved in the Stanley Cup." Bower was known as the gentle- man of hockey off the ice but was known as team leader on the ice, for- mer captain George Armstrong said in an interview with the Hockey Hall of Fame. "He was an inspiration to us," said Armstrong. "He shamed others into hard work. John gave everything he could in work-outs and we weren't going to let that old guy show us up." Johnny Bower is now officially retired from the Maple Leaf organi- zation. After he left the ice, he held positions of team scout and goaltend- ing consultant. He likes the way the Leafs organization is being run and attributes the team's success to the management and coaching. "Mr. Fletcher got the authority to run the hockey club and he's doing it all," Bower said, "First of all, he got a coach: Mr. Bums is a very, very disciplined coach. You do what you're told to do, you work hard at practice and you'll play. Otherwise, you'll sit at the end of the bench, that's the way (Punch) Imlach used to be. His theory was very good." Bower likes the expansion because he had to wait in the minors for 14 years before he got his break with the Leafs. He is against the shoot-out in the NHL and is an active participant in the court battles against the NHL's pension policies. Bower still conducts the occasional auto- graph session, which he sees as an opportunity to meet the fans. "It's very enjoyable, you meet a lot of people," Bower said. "They're great Leaf fans, even the kids, too, who come up to get your autograph. They never saw me play much, but their dad probably or their mom told them about the Toronto Maple Leafs in those days and the good years we had, and we're hoping that they're going to have the good years as well right now." ^<^.,»l*M»»»«»(»»*(A^<((rfi<

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Lords defeat RMC and Mohawk but lose to Seneca

BY TONY DOYLE Chronicle staff The Durham College men's vol- leyball team suffered a heartbreaking loss against Seneca here at Durham on Feb. 17. The scores in the match were 8- 15, 15-0, 15-10, 13-15. 15-7, in the Lords' second last game of the sea- son. The Lords played Sheridan, the nations second-ranked team, on Feb. 18. If the Lords won the game they qualified for the playoffs, if they lost, they were out. Results were not available at press time. The Lords started the match off with an impressive win in the first game, but couldn't carry it over the rest of the match. Assistant coach Jim Beam said the Lords may have been a little too sure of themselves after the first game. The second game was a one-sided affair, with Seneca completely domi- nating the Lords. The next two games were a lot closer, but neither team seemed ready to put the match away. The fifth game was played tenta- tively by both sides. Neither team to make a mistake. The beat Mohawk three games to one. seemed to want Stephen McDonald spikes one against Mohawk. Lords Seneca finally ended the match on a missed kill by the Lords. The Lords again played without team captain Martin McDonald, who was injured in a 15-6, 15-9, 15-9 loss to Sheridan on Feb. 9. The Lords were coming off a 15- 12, 6-15, 16-14, 15-11 win at R.M.C. on Feb. 15, which continued an impressive streak that had seen them win four of five games. Kevin Behn led the Lords attack with 12 kills, four stuff blocks, and two aces. The Lords beat Mohawk College 15-11, 12-15. 15-5. 15-7 on Feb. 10 here at Durham.The Lords seemed to play down to Mohawk's level in the first two games, even though they had been warned against this by Bishop. Bishop said that before the match he gave his players a piece of advice. "I told them not to play down to Mohawk's level, that games against teams like Mohawk, R.M.C., and Seneca should be used to prepare for the Ontario championships." The games featured some sloppy play by both teams, and made Mohawk, which was still searching for its first win, appear better than their record had indicated. The Lords, however, started the third game as though they were a dif- ferent club. After taking an early 3-2 lead, they then ran off 12 of the next 15 points. It was more of the same in the fourth game as Durham continued to dominate. They ended many points on big kills and consistently frustrated Mohawk's attempts to get back into the match. lan Cumming led the Lords with eight kills, three stuff blocks, and two aces. Before the Sheridan loss the Lords defeated Seneca, and downed Darlene deRldder attempts to put one past Fleming. The women's volleyball team took part In the finals on Feb 25. and 26. Loyalist in four games. Results were not available at press time. ,.,.»^)^a^4swrt^^W^

20 The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 Playoffs are a strong possibility for the Lady Lords i Win over George Brown keeps their playoff hopes alive BY LORNE GREER Chronicle staff

Julie Goedhuis's back must be ready to give out. The Durham Lady Lords all-star centre has been carrying the team for most of the season, and her last two efforts have been spectacular. All she did on Feb. 8 was score 32 of the team's 50 points in a big win over George Brown. For her efforts she was chosen as one of the OCAA female athletes of the week for the period of Feb. 7 to 13. Most recently she scored 31 in a season-ending 82-51 loss to Humber. These efforts helped to solidify her hold on the OCAA scoring title for Goedhuis. She is averaging more than 20 points-per-game. "She's a powerhouse inside for us," said coach Ernie Rainbow. "Julie's an all around key force for our team." The club finished the regular sea- Darlene Gallant stands her ground during a game against son with a respectable 5-7 record, the George Brown Huskies on February 8 at Durham light years better than the combined College. The Lady Lords scored a big 50-38 win over the four wins of their previous three sea- Huskies. sons. The win over George Brown was a big one for the Lady Lords, keeping their playoff hopes alive. lot of help. Mohawk College must If the rest of the team can turn Fellow all-stars Lisa Crooker and lose their three remaining games. their games up a notch, and Crooker Darlene Gallant played key roles The upside for Durham is that the returns, probable first-round oppo- with the club this season, along with Mountaineers must face Fanshawe, nent Fanshawe could be in for a sur- Goedhuis. The improvement made Seneca and Humber in these match- prise. Durham played Fanshawe on this season was truly a team effort. es. They are the top three teams in Feb. 3, and lost by a respectable 65- Complementary players like Heidi the league. 46 score. Considering that they were Brown and Jennifer Dempster also When all is said and done, the down by only seven at the half, the their roles well. Increased keys to Durham's post-season suc- Lady Lords realize that they can Photo by Shelley Snbwdon played Falcons. recruiting and a higher level of player cess rest on the shoulders of compete with the powerful Durham's Lisa Crooker drives to the hoop in the game with them till talent the Lady Lords to turn Goedhuis and injured guard Crooker. "We stayed right against George Brown. She has since suffered an Injury helped "It was the corner to respectability. "She's getting therapy," said halftime." said Rainbow. and it is not yet known if she will be able to help the The playoffs are still a possibility. Rainbow of Crooker. The chances after we ran into some foul trouble Ladies end the season. For the Ladies to nail down the of her being back for the playoffs are that they pulled away a bit." fourth and final spot, they'll need a about 50-50." . \.

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The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 21 Snowboardi ng newest trend i n sports BY JENN PETERS instructing -at Chronicle staff his first season of Lakeridge. He teaches basic mobility Some drop down mountains and such as skating and side-slipping ride whatever gets in their way. (stopping). Some cruise back and forth on half- Snowboarding, like so many other pipes, performing stink bugs or sports, costs a bundle. A board can shifties to fakie. Or maybe they'll do run you from $400 to $900, boots a lip-slide on apicnic table. $200 to $500, and bindings are about If you have no idea what I'm talk- $100. If you want a membership at a ing about, you're not alone. resort, expect to pay about $200 to All those terms are part of the $400. However, if you're really newest trend in sports snowboard- good you could get it for free. The ing. many competitions that are held each It has become so popular that year offer prizes of equipment, Stefan Lomath, manager of the money or possible sponsors. repairs and rental shop at Lakeridge Laurie Glazier started snowboard- Ski Resort, estimates that on a good ing three years ago because friends day the snowboarders outnumber the said she should try it. Now it's her skiers 2 to 1. full-time job. But, even though the sport is pop- She's the Canadian Women's ular, the "snow surfers" seem to be International HalfPipe Champion. getting a bad name. The complaints She is sponsored by Morrow are from skiers who say that the Snowboards, Kuu Sport Wax, snowboarders swear too much, are Bakoda Leashes, Hustler Snowboard too reckless and have bad attitudes. Shop and Homeless Clothing. She Lakeridge has cancelled snowboard- gets all her equipment for free and ing contests because of numerous sometimes memberships and lift tick- complaints about bad language in the ets. music that was playing over loud "A lot of pro-skateboarders are speakers. switching to snowboarding because Lomath said the snowboarders there's more money in it," she said. bug him. He said that the older, Garrison thinks it's just a natural more serious ones are fine but the progression from skateboarding. young ones have bad attitudes. "You should skate before you Most snowboarders aren't both- snowboard," he said. ered these accusations. The best places to snowboard in by "-<» "A lot of people who ride don't Canada are Whistler and Blackcomb an want it to be accepted," said Chris in British Columbia. They have Garrison, who has been snowboard- eight- to 10-month season and huge ing for four years. mountains. But if you're not headed It is also considered to be a some- out there you could always go to what dangerous sport because of the local resorts like Lakeridge (rumored tricks they do. to have the best halfpipe in Canada), "It's safe until you do tricks, just Talisman, Blue Mountain, Horseshoe or Kirby. like skiing," said Garrison. Valley Photo by Jenn Peters He has broken his hand and a rib, Snowboarding started about 25 thrown his elbows out of joint, years ago in California around Lake participates in the dangerous new sport of snowboarding , which many skiers but Wes Loates sprained his ankles and torn liga- Tahoe. It's history is quite vague do not take fondly to. ments in his knee. He said he's just it's future seems to definitely be prone to breaking things. bright The ages of the snowboarders range from 7 to 60 and the ratio of male to female is about 15 to 1. If you're just starting out, some resorts offer instructors for snow- boarding. Marty Chenhall has been snowboarding for four years and is in

Laurie Glazier start- ed snow-- boarding three years ago. Now she's the Canadian Women's International HalfPipe Champion.

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22 The Chronicle, March 1, 1994 SPORTS S l ed dog raci ng i s catch i ng on REGINA PEZZARELLO BY myself to check that it is safe," he staff Chronicle ______said. Teams of dogs are yelping and There are two kinds of races, raring to go. They want to run and each having different levels of diffi- they're letting everyone know it. culty. Sprint races are most often The barking and howling is their run in two heats on two consecutive cry for competition. Racers hold days of a single weekend. It is the their dogs back, anxiously awaiting combined time of all the heats that the signal to unleash their powerful determines who wins the competi- energy and quench their thirst for tion. Long- distance races are run victory. The people waiting on the for three days or more and require side of the tracks watch carefully, camping out. The Iditarod is a gru- hoping they won't miss the dogs elling long-distance race in Alaska. racing past. When the gun goes off It starts in Anchorage and ends in the dogs break forward with a burst Nome. The route is treacherous and of power. They are in their glory, changes every year. It is about straining to get to that finish line 1,169 miles long and could last 10- first. 20 days, depending on the weather. That was the scene on Jan. 22 in Sandei Lomath of Whitby and Port Perry, during the Scugog Snow Fergus Beatie of London recently Flake Festival, when 60 teams of returned from a long trek to Alaska Siberian Huskies battled the cold where they were helping Rick and each other in two races. Townsend train his dogs. They Spectators bundled up in their cared for more than 75 dogs and warmest clothes to watch four-dog trained new energetic puppies to and six-dog teams compete in four- mile and six-mile tracks on Lake Scugog. The excitement and enthusiasm of sled dog racing is quickly catch- Women skiers 4th^ men 6th at OCAAs ing the attention of many people. Sometimes Just go to any movie theatre and see loving a dog the popularity of the movie Iron BY JENNIFER ALLEN

is not really lowing day, but because of the diffi- O'Malley placed fifth in 30.53 sec- Will. It is an exciting story about a Chronicle staff _____ Sue MacMillan seventh young man's struggle to win a sled cult course and tough competition onds, placed the right and Masters dog race, and people are drawn to The Durham College women's ski from colleges such as Seneca, in 32.60, Sally placed it. thing to do. team captured fourth place at the Fleming and Humber, things were 19th in 37.73 seconds. a course, it was easy But the sport of sled dog racing OCAAs on Feb 16. and 17. The different from the day before. "It was tough said Durham skier is not a new one. It became a recog- men's team took sixth. "We did great on the first day, but to lose control." nized in 1908 and took place Humber College hosted the 1994 unfortunately on the second day on Sue MacMillan. sport for both the in northern regions, such as Alaska OCAAs at Georgian Peaks, a private the slalom, the course was set to a Seneca took the gold and the Yukon. Yet, because of the become sled dogs. ski resort. level of difficulty that the Durham women's and the men's team. Humber College ran the popularity of the sport, races are "It look me about twenty min- The Giant Slalom race was held team weren't capable of handling," "Overall, smooth, never now run almost anywhere that the utes to learn how to drive the sled." on the first day of the championships said racer and coach Rob Shaw. championships really athletic climate permits. Lomath said. and the following day the slalom race The top skier for the Durham any delays," said representa- Peter French of Springfield, She and Beatie enjoyed their was held. men's team was Rob Hercia. He tive Mike Duggan. "It was a good and Ontario has been racing for 24 experience very much and in their The 32 women racers and 50 men placed seventh with a time of 23.98 showing for both our men He and his wife Judy, who two month stay amazingly learned included skiers from Mohawk, seconds. Shawn Pope placed l5th in women, but it was a little disappoint- years. with also races, own Sergei Kennels and all the dogs' names and how to rec- Seneca, Confederation, George 24.97, and Rob Shaw placed 31st in ing that we didn't come home 25 dogs. French speaks very highly ognize them. Brown, Sir Sandford, Durham, 27.43. any medals." of sled dog racing and his dogs. He The commands to give direction Humber and Georgian. For Durham's women Kathleen believes that in order for a dog to be to the dogs are "Gee" for right, The Durham ski team, men and a good racer it must be in top physi- "Haw" for left, "Let's Go" to women, fared well on the Giant cal condition as well as have a start,"Whoa" to stop and "On-by" Slalom course. a rookie, 12th d to The commands vary Rob Hercia, placed Unlimite He does not straight. Git strong mentality. go believe a dog should be whipped with each trainer. overall with a time of 31.18 seconds. and refuses to use a whip. French "I knew of a man in New York Shawn Pope, also a first-year skier, Gutiar feels that there are other ways to who trained his dogs in German." placed 16th in 31.70 seconds and Guitar Lessons: Repairs: Rob Shaw placed 34th at 34.14. The discipline a dog. said French. * Any type of guitar lessons * For most guitars "A tap on the rump will let a dog Lomath said that once you leam men's team skied strongly on this matter course but the competition was know they are misbehaving" said these commands it is just a * Basic to advanced French. of getting the dogs to listen to you. tough. Seneca College walked away In a team of dogs there is always Sled dog racing is not a cheap with the win. *Theory and technique a lead dog. It is the lead dog that sport. The dogs range in cost "It's good to see different compe- has to listen to commands and make depending on whether they are tition," said Hercia. "It lets you see the team follow. French believes a purebred or cross-bred. The cost of where you stand amongst every col- lead dog must want to lead, and he a dog can range from $300 and up. lege." chooses his leaders according to A sled costs anywhere from $350 to The women's team had a great their desire, and ability. In his $800, not including the harnesses. day in the Giant Slalom. They placed group of dogs he has six qualified Feeding the dogs is also very second overall as a team with 21 leaders, all of which are females. expensive, which is why many rac- points. Kathleen O'Malley placed He has two lead dogs, Eska, who is ers have full-lime jobs to support fifth with a time of 34.47, Sue very young, and Alvira, his best their lifestyle. MacMillan placed seventh in 35.74 dog. Sled dog racing is a very gru- seconds, and Sally Masters placed Doug McNeil of Listowel, elling sport. Racers must battle the ninth in 36.25 seconds. Ontario, races dogs and owns weather as well the actual competi- "Our coach readied us for the Chatmack Kennels. McNeil has tion of the race. Like other sports. technical aspect of the course and I been racing for 10 years and owns respect must be evident between the fell well prepared," said veteran Sally 50 dogs. He has never been injured team mates. Masters. and has never injured a dog. He "Sometimes loving a dog is not Scott Lavalley, from the men's explains that this is a result of him really the right thing to do. To earn team, thought the race went well. checking that the trail is perfect and the respect of a dog you have to "The competition was strong, but our well-groomed before a race. appreciate and understand them women's team got three spots in the "I always go through the trail without loving them," said French. top 10." The Slalom race was held the fol- ».i»4!»teNBl»

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Love of my heart, and the heart of my love... |To M.E. We see you each day And think you're okay So why don't you admit that you're gay Gottcha!! Your friends at the third floor lockers S^ses are ^i Vioiets are ^iue I.C. is aiitaif^ S^nd a clucl^en W i n t e r G a m e s ' 94 too! John and Shawn, A special Thanks to L B. We met you on Tuesday, Bim Bim for the February 8, 1994 at night Fascinating Facts. in the computer labs. The time has come to tell They're great! you the truth, You said you were work- ing on your marketing Thanks for your sup- I've been keeping it to assignment, and said port! myself because I have you'd be there until 5. The Ad-Guys couth. We've been together for 2 full years, We wish we could have We have memories of love, bloodshed, and stayed to talk to you But now you've pissed tears. more (maybe have me off and I have reason, Things are looking up for us in the days to shared some of your Important Stuff. come, Coca-Cola), but we had a To tell you that your I'm going to be a father, and you a mom. Pumpkin-Butt is out of test the next day. We'd season. I'm happy, in love, fortunate, and anxiously love to go out sometime, awaiting our beloved child, Journey and we're looking for- P.E Mike ward to a reply. Michelle and Tanya Peppercorn: M u st S e l l ! ^4tte^tte(M Sta^iewU & Sta^^ Hey baby! Mckellar and 1981 Pontiac Phoenix then N.S. bound-not bad

for a break without bucks. 4 speed The Durham College Student Association The end approaches, Body in excellent Executive Elections are on the go... together we trudge...me, condition you, the lama and the dog we have not yet. Narf! an executive is elected, by the students, to be Each year the the foundation of the S.A. These 8 people plan, organize, (Pinky & Brain) direct and control the major operations of the association. J.B. They are assisted by the Class Presidents. These are paid positions. A Few Words. 5^6^ C^ A 4WH^.,. Why do we call it "Canning" when we put the stuff in jars? Shouldn't we call it "Jarring"? Age is a state of mind over matter.... If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

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