Women's ^M Soccer Team Undefeated

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By MATTHEW lABONI 55 minutes to seal the victory.

It was an intense game as the After clinching first place in their Hawks received three yellow cards division last week, the Humber and one red card. Midfielder Hawks defeated the Sheridan Joanna Kontonikolas was ejected

Bruins 1-0 this Tuesday. in the second half , becoming the The win completed the Hawks" first women's soccer player in back-to-back sweep against the Humber history to ever receive a Bruins that began with a 2-0 victo- red card in a game. ry on Sheridan's home turf Oct. 9. "I missed half the year with an The first game was the biggest ankle injury and now I'm suspend- of the year for the Hawks who ed for one game - it's very disap- were holding off the Bruins for pointing." Kontonikolas said. first place in the division. "The team was able to maintain The Hawks weren't given much its composure for the rest of the time to create opportunities as game which was a very good thing teams continue to play physically to see," Pileggi said. against them. With first place wrapped up, the "Teams are realizing to beat us Hawks used Tuesday's game as a you have to put a lot of high pres- warm up to the playoffs. sure, don't give us time with the The Hawks were fortunate not ball and come in hard on us," to concede a goal in a sluggish first Hawks co-coach Vince Pileggi half said. The Hawks picked up the pace Humber was able to get the lead in the final 45 minutes and took at 25 minutes when Natalie Achim control of the game. Humber's scored off a comer kick for her first patience was rewarded when goal of the season. Nicole Petersen rifled home her "It was exhilarating, I'm second goal of the season. extremely happy to have scored," Goaltenders Sonya Vitale and Achim said. Vanessa Galle each played a half Sandra Coelho blasted a shot at and shared the shutout. October 17, 2002 Wtrld Digest 1?

By DALL\ WRIGHT

Sniper hunt intensifies

UNITED STATES. An FBI agent is the ninth fatality of the Washington, D.C. area sniper, shot dead while she and her husband loaded parcels outside a Home Depot in Falls Church, Virginia. The 48-year-old mother, who was not con- nected with the sniper investigation was shot in the head from a distance of 90 feet. Since Oct. 2, the sniper has killed nine people and wounded two others. Police have released a composite of a Ford Econoline van and a white Chevrolet Astro as the suspected vehicles linked with the crimes. U.S. Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has also given clearance for two military surveil- A walking tour last weekend helped commemorate the damage inflicted by Hurricane Hazel nearly 50 years ago. lance aircraft to assist in locating the sniper. Canadian feared dead

Hurricane Hazel remembered INDONESIA. The Indonesian government is seeking answers after a terrorist nightclub bomb- ing in Bali late Saturday night. Almost 200 people, mostly tourists, were on walk along Humber River killed and 300 were hurt when a car bomb deto- nated just outside the Sari Club, in the resort town of Kuta. By COLLEEN MCDOWELL unteer firefighters who died The devastation caused by bridges were destroyed or Canadian rugby player Mervin Popadynec, trying to save children in the Hurricane Hazel began a washed away. 38, is missing and presumed dead. He played in Over 100 people turned out for flood and the Lambton House movement to control and pro- The Humber River Bridge, a tournament in Bali the day of the blast. a Heritage Toronto walking Hotel, which served as the tect conservation land in built in 1926, remained intact. Three other Canadians were injured in the tour last weekend commemo- search and rescue headquar- Toronto and surrounding areas. Now a blue line painted seven explosion. rating the devastation of ters. "In some ways it was a metres up indicates the flood's Hurricane Hazel to the "When you go out to sites turning point. Development crest. British take over Humber River and surrounding and experience walking in the was taking place, we were "It woke up a lot of people area nearly 50 years ago. footsteps of the ghosts of the developing industrially at a and made them realize that we N. IRELAND. The British government has On Oct. 14, 1954, past you get a feel for it. You tremendous pace and the flood have to have protection of the taken control of Northern Ireland until peace Hurricane Hazel hit Toronto get more of an understanding made people very much more greenery," Gregor said. talks between Catholics and Protestants are causing the greatest flood in of what life was like," aware of the natural environ- Hurricane Hazel jump- finalized. the history of the city, with 81 Madeleine McDowell, the tour ments we have," McDowell started the Toronto Region This is the most devastating action for the casualties and thousands lef^ leader, said. said. Conservation Authority's flood country since the 1998 Good Friday peace homeless. Several participants Due to heavy rainfall the control program in 1959, accord. The 5 km walk started at the recalled how the hurricane previous September and early which was meant to protect Old Mill and followed the affected Toronto residents at October, the land was already flood plains and against the Humber River to the Dundas the time. saturated before 40 billion gal- effects of future hurricanes. Street Bridge. Most of the area "It brought the people lons of water from the hurri- "[People] saw the beauty of Preacher apologizes covered on the tour was sub- together," Jan Gregor, a tour cane were dumped on to the the rivers and the natural envi- U.S. religious preacher Jerry merged during the flood. participant and history enthusi- wet ground. ronment that we had and there WASHINGTON. Falwell apologized after his controversial The sites included a bronze ast who lived through the The river rose almost seven was a desire and a will to pro- has regarding the prophet Mohammad, memorial plaque for five vol- Hurricane, said. metres and more than 20 tect that," McDowell said. remarks which sparked violence between Hindus and Muslims worldwide. In an Oct. 6 interview on CBS' 60 Minutes, College evaluated as Vanguard school Falwell said, "1 think that Mohammad was a ter-

rorist. 1 think 1 read enough of the history of his

life, written by both Muslims and non-Muslims, Humber judged on progress [to know] that he was a violent man, a man of war" In his apology, Falwell said he meant no dis- By PAUL PAPAS munity colleges through inno- U.S., met with Humber admin- • To create or expand pro- respect to "any sincere, law-abiding Muslims." vation and institutional change, istrators, including President grams and strategies to ensure Protesters staged a demonstration outside the Officials from the League of for 1 8 years. Robert Gordon and academic the success of under-prepared CBS studio in New York after the statements. Innovations visited Humber Humber was evaluated on Vice-President Richard Hook. students. last week to evaluate the col- its ability to provide improve- The project has five main Gordon said meeting those lege in its progress towards ments such as additional one- objectives: objectives at Humber would be becoming a more learning-cen- on-one time for students, tools • To create an organizational an ongoing process. tered environment for students. and resources to suit student culture where policies, pro- "There are many chal- The league chose Humber goals, special courses, and grams, practices and personnel lenges ahead, including the in 2000 as one of 1 2 Vanguard access to school equipment and support learning. curriculum, faculty and schools for the Learning facilities. • To create or expand administrators," Gordon to STAND OUT? College Project, a three-year Stationed in Phoenix, Ariz., recruitment and hiring pro- said at the meeting last pilot to be used as an example representatives from the league grams and ensure that new staff Thursday. Attract a LARGE AUDIENCE? for other colleges. will visit all 12 Vanguard col- and faculty are learning-cen- Humber coordinator and most of all BE HEARD? Humber was selected from leges and prepare a report for tered, and will also create or George Byrnes said the a pool of 94 colleges world- their 750 member colleges expand professional develop- League was impressed with You can take control wide and was the only worldwide, to help them fulfill ment programs for staff. the school's progress. of your music and your career at "1 Canadian school chosen for the their commitment to the • To use information tech- thought it went www.SonicAwareness.com project. Learning College Project. nology primarily to improve extremely well. We showed Humber has been a member League official Cynthia and expand student learning. what we've done is con- Sign up today! of the League of Innovations, Wilson and outside observer • To set up assessment nected. It really shows how rtistic Freedom is only a click away! an international organization Kay McCleney from the processes and learning out- rich the development work All types of Music Accepted. dedicated to improving com- Education Commission in the comes. is here." No Rejections! Etc. October 17, 2002 On Campus Design courses showcase Humber talent

By ANITA VERMA probably the most popular 3D ani- new things really quickly to reflect courses as soon as we get the infor- and day, so we had to open up the mation software. It's used in Star industry needs, and all of our mation." labs 24 hours a day. We have a lot The Graphic Design students are Wars, Shrek, and Toy Slury," Lima instructors work in the industry so Over the summer, the DITC of excitement with all the new peo- emerging as the new generation of said. they're always coming up with was relocated upstairs to the J- ple here, it's really positive and we digital design, showcasing the col- "The E-Commerce new ideas to try," Lima said. wing of the North Campus from have a lot of fun, but we work real- lege's cutting-edge talent on an Development program is partnered "We're constantly changing our the basement. The classrooms and ly hard too," he said. international plateau. with Microsoft, so we get all the full-time curriculum because four labs were renovated and a new For further information on the "We see that there's a big latest new dot-net languages that things change so fast and this way studio/design house is almost com- Digital Imaging Training Centre demand for talent in 3D animation they develop for new e-commerce we can get right from the industry pleted. and the courses offered, visit and there is nobody doing that type Web sites." into the classrooms by starting new "Students worked here night www.digilaihumberc.on.ca. of design work in Canada," Gary Alias was impressed by the Lima, director of the DITC said. high-caliber work produced by stu- "Studios in Toronto are looking dents and plans to help showcase Healthy meal options for trained people, so why should their talent through Alias they go to the U.S. when we can resources. train people right here?" "The reaction from people in cooking at Tall Hats The programs at the Digital the industry is what impressed us. imaging Training Centre are short, They said that Humber students By KRISTIE KENT School of Hospitality, Recreation intense courses intended for people produced some of the best 3D ani- and Tourism, said. already working in their industries mation they've seen anywhere," Are you in a rush but looking '['he difference between Tall who want to refresh or upgrade Lima said. "Alias is going to put for a healthy meal? Try look- Hals and the Humber Room, which is located next door, is their skills. the students' work on their Web ing under the big hat. The Tall Hats food store, customers can only take the food The five full-time day programs site, so it'll be showcased all over located in the North Campus out. There are no tables. include Web Design; Development the world." across from the Bookstore, "However, we have a and Maintenance; Graphic Design Because the DITC is a fee-for- offers fresh and healthy meals microwave in Tall Hats so you for Print and Web; 3D for service unit, it operates like a busi- for staff and students on the can heat up your food," Richard Broadcast Design and Animation; ness independent of the college. go. Scott, customer service assistant for Interactive All day courses are also avail- 3D Games and "It's a ver>' reasonable price at Tall Hats, said.

Entertainment; and E-commerce able in the evenings, seven days a because it's a full meal and it's After the renovations, which Web Development. week and the curriculum can be only five or six bucks," stu- were completed last year, the size "We partnered the programs changed to retlect industry stan- dent Jodi Goldfinger said. of fall Hats doubled. As it sales with several companies. One in dards. Students in Culinary became more noticeable, increased. particular is Alias Wavefront, "Being in a self-sustaining unit Management, Hospitality Management, Chef Training According to McCulloch, Tall which is the company that makes of the college allows us to deliver and Cook .Apprentice pro- Hats changed from a full-service grams prepare the meals rang- counter to a self-serve concept; ing from pasta to meat dishes. with the addition in size allowing Robot "killing matches" "The unique thing about a belter fiow of customers.

fall Hals is that we have four Tall Hats is a part of the coming next semester to five different programs pro- Albert Schnell-Hillon Learning ducing food. Each lab pro- and Catering Centre, which is By NATALIE MANDIC providing they construct their own duces on a different day and used by the Hospitality, robot and meet specific height and each week the students pro- Recreation and Tourism students. Richard Scott, customer service assis- to If you haven't been to a good weight restrictions. There is an duce something different," The store is open Monday tatit at Tall Hats, sells the food made 9 to 7 p.m. Robot Aikido Death Match in a entrance fee of S5 per robot for Don McCulloch, business Thursday from a.m. daily by the students in the Hospitality while, then you might consider association members, or SIO for development manager of the and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recreation and Tourism program. checking out Humber's Electronics non-members. Technology Association. Submissions will be taken until As the name suggests, the death the end of Fcbruars and prizes will match puts robot against robot in a be awarded to the winning learn in fight to the death (or disqualifica- either money or equipment. Dining plan to expand tion). Members of the technology "It's like a think-tank. People association construct robots, but all have a broad range of interests and By DANIEL COX Campus and the William's Cafe Henriques said. and the main faculty building at Connor Bravvly, a Bachelor of Humber students are welcome to knowledge and it becomes very will Lakeshore. Nursing student, said she feels lim- get involved. dilllcult to become a master at Purchasing food on campus soon become easier for students In a week, Henriques expects to ited when it comes to where she "Last year, we decided that it many different disciplines using the Dining Plan. have both Tout Sweet and Caps can use her meal card. would be a good time to try and get involved in electronics," Julien Campus By August 2003, the intent is Trattoria accepting the dining plan. "1 would like to be able to use electronics enthusiasts, electronics said. for all campus food establishments "Wc want to make purchasing a my meal card to buy coffee at Java students, any technical-minded "Since some people have more to incorporate the Campus Dining meal plan worthwhile to students," Jazz," Connor said. people together to channel their interest in one area than the other, Plan program. energies into something worth- we can bring people's strengths "Any student at Humber while," Raymon Julien, co-founder together and make something bet- should have the same advan- Film developing is back of the club and part-time student. ter." tages as students who live in "At first it was going to be Although the club is mostly residence, with the dining By STEPHANIE HARNADEK Teodoro said. "It's close by and we called the Sumo Wrestling Death comprised of male electronics stu- plan," Don Henriques, can drop it off after class." Match, but then we realized that dents, it is looking to broaden its General Foods Services man- The Bookstore has expanded its serv- According to Debbie Martin, Sumo Wrestling is nothing but membership. All are welcome and ager, said. ices, adding the convenience of photo Bookstore Manager, the quality of kicking and slapping," association women in particular are encour- An advantage to having developing to the North Campus. prints is comparable to Black's and president Thomas Murphy, director aged to join. the dining plan is students With the closing of Sunshine Loblaws. of the School of Applied "We are open to everyone but, don't have to cook and they Photo, which was replaced by the "We went to about three different Technology said. women, please join. There are very don't need to carry cash. Tout Sweet candy store, students companies to find the best deal," "Aikido is much more aggres- few women in technologies at all "There is a cash savings of have been left in the dark about where Martin said. sive than Sumo. We are kind of so if any woman has the interest, 7-15 percent on all meals pur- to get their photos developed without Students can give their film to any chased," Henriques added. of the cashiers. One and two-day hoping it will be a competition come join and we'll nurture the having to leave campus. service is available. Prices are $4.99 between computer engineering stu- interest," Murphy said. Students are currently able "I think it's pretty convenient for to their for 12 exposures, $6.99 for 24 expo- dents and electronics students." The Robotic Aikido Death use dining plan cards people who live in residence," first- at residence and the Food sures and $6.99 for 36 exposures. Anyone can enter the match, Match is scheduled for March 22. year Fashion Arts student, Melissa Emporium at the North Doubles are $0.23 a print. Etc. October 17, 2002 Biz Newz Tantalizing your tastebuds

The 17 interactive exhibits test the senses of sight, smell, Candy Unwrapped will be on display at the Science New Ontario Science sound, taste and touch. Centre until March of next year. At that time, it will move to The exhibits include taste experiences, like the jellybean other science centres across North America. test, which teaches visitors Centre exiiibit is the connection between smell and taste. There is also a super sour challenge, where pretty sweet visitors learn why we make funny faces when eating sour candy. By SARAH LISI "At the Science Centre, we are always trying to push Grade five students from Grenoble Elementary School chal- the limit and get people to lenged their senses at the Science Centre last week. really see that science is The new exhibit. Candy Unwrapped, didn't open until everywhere, it's in every- Oct. 12, but media and students were invited to a special thing, even in your candy," opening on Oct. 9. Donna Francis, a Science "I think this has turned out to be an excellent exhibit. Centre employee, said. to lot interest with the children and they There seems be a of Most students favoured are really well engaged with everything. So, it has all the the Taste Bud Tango exhibit hallmarks of an excellent show for us," Walter Stoddard, host and spent the majority of of the opening, said. their time jumping on the The exhibit was produced by both the Ontario Science giant tongue. Centre and Ybrick/Design3D and took two years to com- This exhibit teaches visi- plete. tors where the taste buds are Design director Bev Dywan and content director Nicola on the tongue. Lisus from Ybrick/Design3D explained in a press release "In true Science Centre what they thought of the idea. fashion, we want our visitors "We were walking past a retro candy store and the most to have fun and learn through smells us drew us in. delight- amazing engulfed and We were interactive experiences," ed and thought, if we can recreate this simple excitement on Lesley Lewis, CEO of the Children have fun climbing Crystal Mountain at the new Candy Unwrapped exhibit an exhibition floor, we could make visitors as happy and Ontario Science Centre, said. which runs until March at the Ontario Science Centre. excited as . . . well, kids in a candy store."

On the move What's up?

Oct. 23 •Learn how to market your own busi- Ride the rocket and win big ness. Whether you're developing a new business or just want to learn about marketing, attend this By MARIO CYWINSKI brochures. They can be picked up in any of their experiences on the TTC. A commit- more TTC bus, streetcar or subway. tee appointed by the TTC will then choose session. It takes place from 6:30 p.m. After 81 years, the TTC is expecting its 24 "It's hard to picture 24 billion people, 24 stories as finalists. to 9 p.m., at the Mississauga Central billionth rider and to celebrate commuters but that's four times the population of the Once the 24 are selected, each finalist Library, Room CL3. will have a chance to win prizes for riding world or 20 million subway trains full of will receive a Rider Dream Pack, complete the rocket. riders," TTC chairwoman, Betty Disero, with a shoulder bag, an umbrella, an MP3 Nov. 7 The TTC is running the 24 Billionth said in a press release. player. Second Cup gift certificates and a Rider Contest which opened on Oct. 14, The contest will ask past and present rid- travel mug. •Learn about starting a business at a with entry forms available in all TTC ers to submit their most memorable stories One story will then be drawn and the luncheon with special guests Martin winner will receive a and Farah Perelmuter, owners of first-class trip for two Speaker's Spotlight, one of Canada's on Via Rail to any fastest growing companies. Tickets Canadian city, a year's worth of travel on the are $75 and registration deadline is TTC, as well as a TTC Oct. 24. To register, call (905) 615- jacket. 4460. Once the contest opens on Oct. 14, a new page on TTC's Web site at 111)11 j/c'cY/ will inform riders of detailed LSATMCAT information on the contest. GMAT GRE Entries can be sub- Preparation Seminars mitted via snail mail at

1 900 Yonge St., Complete 25-Hour Seminar Packages Toronto, ON, M4S IZ2. » Proven Test-Taking Strategies fax at 416-338-0127, or k Personalized Professional Instruction e-mail at 2-lhillioncon- Comprehensive Study Materials texl(ci},ilc:ca. • Free Repeat Policy All entries must be Simulated Practice Exams received by Nov. 19. Personal Tutoring Available The 24 billionth rider Thousands of Satisfied Students is expected to pass through the turnstiles Oxford Seminars In celebration of its 24 billionth rider, the TTC is holding a new contest giving riders the chance to the week of Dec. 9. (416)924-3240 win a year's worth of transportation fare and a trip to any Canadian city, among other prizes. 1-800-269-67I9 www.oxforrfacinlnars.com .Etc. October 17, 2002 Editorial

Et Cetera Staff All's not fair in war Melanie Bechard Editor in Chief On Canada Day of this year, the International Criminal Court was created. Patricia A. Carvacho Headquartered in The Hague, the tribunal is the first permanent inter- Managing Editor - Copy national court designed to judge all those charged with war crimes.

Well, almost all. U.S. citizens will be exempt from trial by this court. Instead, they'll be tried in the States. AIek Gazdic The Bush administration has said U.S. soldiers wouldn't receive a Managing Editor - Operations fair trial by the ICC. Instead, they'd be subject to politically motivated militai^ trials, because of the extensive peacekeeping and operations the Shell Bujold U.S. is involved in across numerous volatile regions. Art Director But, as TIk' Toronto Star reported on Oct. 6, safeguards are in place to prevent such unreasonable trials. The ICC will only prosecute cases Sandy Garcia of "sufficient gravity," so politically motivated cases shouldn't stand a Photo Editor chance. Unlike the U.S., Canada and 138 other countries believe the ICC will succeed in establishing fair outcomes. Amy Ward But. apparently. President George W. Bush believes Americans are Staff Plwtographer above international law, and European Union officials haven't done much to dissuade his administration from holding this opinion. Kelly Brenton On Sept. 30, the EU bowed to pressure from the Bush administration Opinion Editor by agreeing to exempt the U.S. from the war crimes court. Since the decision was made, the EU has staunchly maintained that Aaron Olegario allowing U.S. criminals to face trial at home has not, and will not, jeop- Editorial Cartoonist ardize the new court's integrity. are They claim they not being strong-armed by the U.S. But that's Paul Gurnsey debatable. Laura Kupcis What's so international about a tribunal that doesn't mete out justice News & Lakeshore Editors to the world's greatest superpower?

It can hardly be denied that allowing U.S. soldiers to be tried at home undermines the objectives of the ICC. Dalia Wright World Digest Editor It amounts to permitting the operation of a two-tier justice system, or mfmyriMifllflM-m^^ in other words, a system where no justice can be found. Jennifer Kleiman On Campus Editor T'""®^ of e-mail porn Lying to ourselves Kristine Archer John-Paul McNally Sports Editors Heather Crowe is a non-smoker with terminal lung cancer The 57-year- can see "Barely Legal Teens." old former waitress from Ottawa claims she inhaled the equivalent of It doesn't seem to matter how Ashley Martin one-and-a-half to two packs of cigarette smoke daily during her 40 years many new accounts I create, or Entertainment Editor working in restaurants. how I set my filters to try and In what has been described as a "landmark ruling," the Ontario limit the number of questionable Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has awarded her compensation. e-mails; they always end up find- Christina Gelinas Crowe will receive money for lost wages, medical expenses and other ing me! Health Editor undisclosed needs. I try to block the sender, think- She told The Globe and Mail on Oct. 10, "I have no qualms about the ing I've outsmarted them; but Roo Guilherme industry. The only problem was that I just wasn't protected. I just was- they just answer back by chang- Life Editor n't told." JENNIFER KLEIMAN ing the sender information, and Surely she knew that being surrounded by second-hand smoke was- the sites are back in my account. AIek Gazdic n't good for her health. Like many people today, I rely on What if I weren't in school? E- Pete Richards And now that she's received compensation, many more cases are e-mail as a form of communica- mails like this aren't as easily Biz Newz Editors likely to surface, claiming workplaces like restaurants and bars are can- tion. overlooked in the workplace. cer-causing agents. Since I've moved to Toronto, A friend of mine, who works Chrissie O'Brien In case you think this doesn't affect you, think again. The money one of the first things I do every at an engineering company in Renee Borovitch awarded by the WSIB will come out of your pocket. morning is check my e-mail. I Ottawa, was told on his first day We live in a litigious society, evidenced by the fact that these days, turn on my computer, log onto the that his e-mail and viewed Web In Focus Editors more and more people are trying to blame others for unfortunate things Internet and access my Hotmail sites would be checked all the that happen to them. account. time. He was told that they had Shell Bujold In the States, Bronx resident Caesar Barber has recently taken action I get excited when I see I have fired people for "misconduct in Online Operations against McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Wendy's, claiming the new messages, thinking so many their personal viewings." chains are to blame for his obesity and related health problems. of my friends got back to me after Is he at risk of being fired Tina Ivany Over the last few years, these restaurants have started to post nutri- the last e-mail I sent out the night because these messages are sent Terri Arnott tional information about the food they serve, although admittedly that before. to him? Will his boss fire him Editorial A dvisors sounds like an oxymoron. Usually, my mailbox is flood- because he's communicating with

It seems their honesty hasn't paid off, since Barber took that infor- ed with happy regards from me through an e-mail provider mation to mean the food must be healthy for him. His lawyer claims the friends back home, or messages that sends a porn site or two with Lara King food chains are, "irresponsible and deceptive," by posting nutritional of love from my family. But this every e-mail sent or received? Creative Advisor information. morning in particular, the new What about younger children?

How is this deceptive? By detailing the contents of fast messages were nothing I was 1 know the last thing I'd want menu items, Nancy Larin food outlets are in fact admitting to the public that what they're serving expecting, with subjects ranging my children to see is an e-mail Advertising Co-ordinator is loaded with calories. from, "Come see me live on my message inviting them to "Come Steve Vanloffeld It's embarrassing. Who's really being deceptive here? McDonald's new Web cam," to "Barely Legal see me live on my new Web Advertising Sales with its Big Mac? Burger King with its Whopper? Or us, with our Teens Taking It All Off." cam," exposing them to some- greedy little hands open? Aren't we lying to ourselves? Not quite the loving letter I thing pornographic. Tlic Huml>er Et Celtra is t publication of the Do we really want to legislate away even more of our treasured free was expecting. And this isn't a Now I'm off to see what was Humber College School of Media Studies: will? one-time thing. delivered to my inbox as 1 wrote

It seems every time I access this column. I'll delete the porn, 205 Humber College Blvd.. Etobicoke. ON.

this high-tech form of communi- then conduct my own search, so I M9W 5L9. Direct letters, comments and opinions to: cation, I find the majority of the can mail those anonymous Phone: (4 16) 675-6622 ext 4514 phone: (416) 675-6622 ext. 4514 messages are junk mail that have senders sites that are interesting e-mail: [email protected] Please direct all advertising inquiiies to: been blanket sent, or they're to me, and see how they like it. mailing address: 205 Humber College Blvd., (416) 675-6622 ext 4513 pornographic Web sites where I Etobicoke, ON, 1V19W 5L9 Conmenu and letters should be sent to: website: www.etcetera.liumberc.on.ca [email protected] Etc. October 17, 2002 Opinion

Pirates enjoy bounty Dr6drns 3 mystery, even to Bensons October 17, 2002 In Focus Beauty is only skin-deep

By RENEE BOROVITCH ple in their mid-20's. muscles which produce wrinkles, ularity is the time it takes to com- before your treatment and every

Most of these young people are thereby causing the lines to disap- plete the procedure and the time it four to six hours for a day after There are myriad methods used to frowners. pear or diminish dramatically. takes to recover from it. treatment should reduce any dis- beautify oneself, and to that list we "They have people telling them Solish said the results are phe- Solish said people come in on comfort. can add yet another. that they look unhappy," Solish nomenal. their lunch hours to get botox injec- The cost of the procedure at the According to the Canadian Botox Clinic here in Toronto, Society for Aesthetic and Cosmetic which is run by Dr. Solish, starts at Botox injections eliminate frown lines: doctors have the pictures to prove it. Plastic Surgery (CSAPS) at $350. Price increments depend on www.csaps.ca, more and more peo- the amount of the substance used. ple are using Botox injections to According to CSAPS, although erase the wrinkles that make them it is a toxin, Botox has been used look older. safely for the past 1 years. Botox injections relax the mus- The side-effects include cles that create wrinkles. As a headache, pain at the site of injec- result, the appearance of frown tion, redness and muscle lines, laugh lines, and crow's feet weakness, said a report on are radically reduced, and even www. mayoclinc. com. completely eliminated. Botox, botulinum toxin, was

It is the overuse of certain facial first used by opthamologists in the muscles that create lines around the late '70s to treat "lazy eye." eyes, forehead, and mouth. According to Dr. Jeffrey Cooper The benefits of this procedure on w^'w.strabismus.org "lazy eye" last anywhere from four to six is a condition characterized by months. Results can last up to 10 BEFORE AFTER reduced vision not correctable by months. glasses or contact lenses. In the In a world where youth reigns '80s the drug was used to correct supreme even the young have been said. "The results are as close to sur- tions. It only takes five to 10 min- other facial and limb diseases such influenced. They, too, are trying to Tiny amounts of Botox are gery as you can get," Solish said. utes. as tremors and spasms. look more youthful. injected into the sides of the mouth "This procedure has become In an online report by the Without the recovery time that Dr. Nowell Solish, a plastic sur- to eliminate the frowning look. very popular in the last decade," he Kingston Cosmetic Institute, surgery requires, it seems like the geon based in Toronto said he has In a CSAPS report tfiese injec- added. www. kingstoncosmeticinstitute. com only limit to this mode of beautify- performed this procedure on peo- tions inactivate or paralyze the One of the reasons for this pop- , taking a couple of plain Tylenol ing is the price. Human canvasses: body art beautiful

By CHRISSIE O'BRIEN or weather. But on the human body, art will last until the person dies," he said. Body art —tattooing, piercing, stretching and branding to McKay says the importance of a tattoo is that they go some it's enough to make the skin crawl. deep, not only into the skin but also in their meaning. But in recent years there has been a resurgence of this "It is the only thing that someone who comes into the medium which makes the body a canvas. world with nothing will be able to take out." "Acceptance of tattooing comes in 10 year waves. We're He says body art is a form of expression beyond any currently three years on the good side of the wave," said Jay other McKay, manager and head artist at Lucky Devil Tattoos in "You're making the appearance of your body appealing to Newmarket. you and to others." "If you go back 40 years most men and no women had tat- McKay says aspects such as detail and challenge are toos. Twenty years ago, the only women who had tattoos defining characteristics for tattoo artists. He says basic tat- were biker chicks and strippers." toos may be his bread and butter but do not challenge his cre- But today he says customers who come to his shop for tat- ativity. toos fall into three different categories. "Kanjis (Chinese characters) are pretty popular right First are the connoisseurs, who devote their entire bodies now. People get them to see if they can sit through the pain. to the same artist. Next are the collectors, who get each of However they are basic, you cannot grasp the artistic expres- their tattoos from a different artist. Finally there are those sion through a kanji," he explained. who come in only once for a very basic tattoo. McKay says body art— in order to continually self- "They're the posers who choose a butterfly or a dolphin express has had to extravagant to — becoine get away from Cfiris Smith learns the ropes of body art. off the wall," McKay said. the overdone images of roses, skulls, and dolphins. For McKay, body art is about creating a lasting work to be "People go to extremes now; they're tattooing really awk- "You see someone with bigger earlobes than you and enjoyed by the owner ward spots like armpits or genitals. People are putting a spin you're going to stretch yours. It's beauty in the eye of the

"Ifyou paint or build something it can be ruined by man on things with new school art. you can get surgical implants beholder but it is all about size." McKay said. with spiders or jewelry and tattoo over them. That's not just "After a while you get bored with having little dangly ear- tattooing, it's surgery." McKay explained. rings and you put plugs in your lobes," he said. "It's about

"They're taking it to a totally difTerent level by getting pushing the limit. You go further from what you thought was surgically implanted horns in their skulls or awkward pierc- iiardcore each time." said Chris Smith, who is currently ings." he said. apprenticing at Lucky Devil as a tattoo artist under McKay.

No matter what goes onto the skin or in to it, in the case "We've had a 20 per cent increase in business each year of piercing, body art is all about someone exercising self- for the last three years," McKay said. expression. He adds the shop is expecting that again this summer, as "Some piercings mean things depending on where they more people come in to express themselves in metal and ink. are," Mike Lavender, a professional piercer at Lucky Devil, Many critics of body art say the practice reflects a gener- said. ation rebelling and pushing the limits out of control. Lavender concurs his art is all about self-expression: "I Yet body artists contend their rebellion is actually all

pierce around my eyes because I believe the eyes are the win- about control of their bodies and themselves. "You're in con- dows to the soul." trol of your destiny and setting your own limits," Smith said. Piercing has evolved into stretching, a new form of body His generation is standing behind him, evident in the art. McKay explained that stretching is an art form that con- increase of business at Lucky Devil. Tattoo artist Jay McKay says body art is about self- veys status on the body. For information visit www.luckydevil.homestead.com. expression. These walls are suggestions to build on. Etc. October 17, 2002 News Security alert follows mugging near Humber

By CAMILLE ROY on their way back to residence after Taylor said in the future he eating at Burger King. Two men would be more cautious, but that Humber College has issued anoth- approached them on BMX-style this incident has not scared him er security alert after a first-year bikes and boxed them in, a.sking into staying home.

Business Management student and where they were from and for their "It's just the fact that it hap- his friend were robbed Monday wallets and money. pened in broad daylight and the evening on Highway 27. 'One of the guys actually stuck highway was right there. That kind This is the second time in less his hand inside my friend's pocket of caught me off guard," Taylor than a month that a Humber stu- and took out his wallet," Taylor said. "I'm just going to be more

dent has been robbed near school said. aware, I guess." property. He said the thieves took $300 Nancy Deason, manager of Constable Christopher Tracey U.S. from his friend and $50 Cdn. Public Safety at Humber, advised from 23 Division would not guar- from him. students to carry small amounts of antee that the two muggings are After taking the money, Taylor cash and not carry credit cards and related, but there will be an investi- said the men gave them back their I.D. in their wallets.

gation by the Major Crime Unit wallets. The first suspect is described as HSF's Meghan Yost introduces Sam Vekemans (left) and Craig The first incident occurred on "Then they started asking for a black male, 6 feet tall, in his early Wilson, the two hopefuls in the election for the BOG student rep. Sept. II when two Humber stu- our jewellery," Taylor said. "We 20s. He has a thin face and was dents were mugged while walking said 'no' we're not giving them wearing a dark blue hooded along Rexdale Boulevard near that and they kept asking, but even- sweater and white Nike shoes.

Woodbine Centre. tually they just took off back in the The second suspect is described This week's mugging occurred direction of Burger King." as a black male, in his early 20s, Students vote on Oct. 14 at around 5:30 p.m., Taylor said the men did not with a stocky build. He has a dark when Josh Taylor, an international show any weapons, but one of the complexion and was wearing a student from Trinidad, and a friend guys kept his hand in his pocket the grey hooded sweater and had a stud for a voice on were walking down Highway 27 entire time. in his nose.

Staff worry about winter supplies college's board

Food drive hurt by low donations By ADAM COHEN member of the Board of Directors, both feel that they could best repre-

By CAMILLE ROY A student voice is needed on the sent the student voice. Board of Governors. Stuart Smith, Wilson said he has had the Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank board chair, said. opportunity to hear many of the

had to cancel its "Thanksgiving "The student representative, as students' concerns regarding finan- food sort" because donations were with the faculty representative, cial aid, iransfembiliiy, new uni- much lower than expected this administration representative and versity degrees and additional

year. support statf representative is there funding for international aid.

The three-week Thanksgiving to make sure the students' concerns "Based on my experience, 1

food drive, which runs to Oct. 27, get a hearing. So it's ver>' impor- think I could encourage issues like

is usually their busiest time of year, tant a student rep sits on the this to be talked about," Wilson because the food they receive now board," Gary Begg, the faculty said. has to last all winter, said Jim member on the board, said. Vekemans said his experience Russell, director of public involve- There has not always been a from four years of volunteering, ment and development at the Daily student voice on the board, but being on the Board of Directors Bread. members have real- and being a part of "We use Thanksgiving as a time Empty boxes at the Daily Bread Food Bank have volunteers wor- ized the necessity the Information to get food, but we actually don't ried that this year's drive may leave supplies short for the winter. in having one. Technology Steering need the food for Thanksgiving," "Students are "Students are the rea- Committee, gives Russell said. "In fact, we need the said. with a three-day supply and many the reason we all him the advantage of son we all volunteer our food for the dead of winter, and More than 155,000 people in will not serve a family more than volunteer our time being able to con- time for the board." that's why we run these Toronto use food banks each once a month. for the board and tribute to board

[Thanksgiving] drives." month, up by 1 5,000 more than last A study by U of T's School of its activities," meetings.

The Daily Bread hopes to raise year. Nutrition found that 50 per cent of Smith said. "I feel I could one million pounds of non-perish- The Daily Bread Food Bank food bank users could not atlord Students have manage myself very able food d'iring this drive, Russell conducts several yearly surveys in meat, poultry, or fish, 26 percent many concerns they would like well," Vekemans said.

an effort to find solutions to the could not afford fruits and vegeta- raised, so to have a voice on the Wilson also believes that it is Teach problems that cause people to go bles, and almost 6 per cent could board is a very sensible thing, valuable for a student to be on the English hungry. not atTord milk. Begg said. board. Overseas One survey by Daily Bread Forty-one per cent said an extra "Their comments are listened "As a student we can often be found that in 1995, the average $100 a month would enable them to as intently as anyone else on the pushed under the carpet, but I will low-income household used food to buy all the food required to board and are as valuable to the not allow that to happen," Wilson banks six times a year. By 2001, maintain a healthy diet. meeting," Begg said. said.

that number had risen to 13 times a Russell said food banks are It is really important for the stu- Wilson plans to improve servic- year. This year, low-income house- always looking for more nutritious dent to attend, to prove their comes at Lakeshore and would like to holds will turn to food banks an foods like canned stew, baby for- mitment and willingness to show see facilities improved to accom- ISL Teacher Training Courses average of 15 times. mula, tuna fish and peanut butter. other external members in atten- modate students there. ' 'ntensive 50-hour TESL courses Food bank users are people of "We want things that, in combi- dance that they belong there, Begg If Vekemans is elected, he plans Classroom management techniques all ages and have varied sources of nation with what we get donated said. to press for three major issues: n«uiled lesson planning income, but the one thing they all from the food industry, we can "The board is always eager for enhancing technological services Skills development: grammar, pronun- have in common is an extremely make into a reasonably nutritious the opinions of such persons and is for teachers and students, ensuring ciation, speaking, reading and writing low after-rent income. food hamper for folks," Russell generally guided by what it hears," the Humber Web site becomes Comprehensive teaching materials Most people who frequent food said. Smith said. more user-friendly and ensuring Teaching practicum included banks have Listings of schools, agencies, and $4. II per day (or $120 For more information about The two candidates, Craig adequate professional development recruiters from around the world per month) to buy food and other volunteering, or donating food or Wilson, business management stu- for the current faculty. For More Info Conuct Oxford S«mlnan: necessities. money contact the Daily Bread dent and HSF president, and Sam Voting continues until Thursday

416-924-3240/ 1-800-269-6719 Most food banks only have Food Bank at: 416-203-0050, or Vekemans, business student and Oct. 17 at 4p.m. at the North www.oxfordseminars.com enough food to provide a family uwn'.givegroceries.com. Campus. Etc. i

October 17, 2002 Male Beauty: sloth rears its ugly head

By JEFF COLLIER look up to." are you good at that you wish you Susan J. Burych, founder of were paid to do?" Men around the world rejoice Toronto's extremely successful Burych said she thinks the rea- because they no longer need to international modelling agency, son men act and look the way they stand around holding in their guts. Susan J., said she shudders at the do is because of advertising that

If beauty is in the eye of the thought of someone like Jeremy has bombarded men with silly beholder, and if advertising and being a male role model and argues ideas and influences to fool them media gurus are correct, women that men are crazy for thinking into thinking they can get away these days are blind. beauty and aesthetics don't mean with letting their bodies, and subse- Several of today's top televi- anything these days. quently their minds, fall apart. sion programs, magazines and "First impressions are every- The message received is a man radio formats are geared towards thing," she said. can act as foolishly and look as making men feel better about being "The good-looking guy will slovenly as he wants, but still get beer-guzzling, mono-syllabic always end up with all the women the best-looking and most intelli-

ogres, while still allowing for life's and the best-paying job." gent woman available. little pleasures— like a 36-24-32 The choices are simple. woman. You can travel the low and easy And for a role model, they need road as the slovenely fellow, or take "The good-looking guy will go no further than the local XXX the high and hard road of extraneous always end up with all the porn retailer. cardiovascular training and muscu- women and the best paying Ron Jeremy, nicknamed "The lar development as the dude with a Hedgehog" for his striking similar- beautifully chiselled bod. job." ities to the roly-poly, ferret-like Hell, even the bible of the X animal, is the porn industry's chromosome, Cosniopoliian maga- answer to Wayne Gretzky. zine, begs men to take that low So for all those Humber men Without so much as lifting a road and remain lazy and emotion- who use their home gym as a clos- barbell to shape his bulbous ally crippled while women read et organizer and textbooks to prop physique, Jeremy has bedded virtu- ways to break the code of the male up the sofa a bit higher, relax and ally every one of pom's princesses psyche. breathe a sigh of relief that modern and has set the standard for being a In almost any issue the mag media no longer expect any more man, that according to his recent might instruct women to "unlock from you. Media and advertising have created a modern day version movie trailers say, "real men can his emotions," by asking: "What Nor does your woman. of "opposites attract". MISSISSAUeA 2002/2003 Season Get physical: fitness more than just Jolin Barnum, Music Director & Conductor a fad for modern muscle heads MSO CONCERT SERIES SPONSORS PATHEON

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with physical fitness and working often most comfortable doing a ship is out of their financial spec- Veronica Tennant narrates a program featuring some of the finest out, gyms have made the transition full-body workout with no men trum. music of the ballet from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty to from brawn builders to full-body around. Located next to the Athletic

fixers. "They're not wondering if the complex, it runs on the same basic Stavinsky's Firebird. Fitness companies say the cur- big guy next to them is looking at rules, providing a weight room and rent trend of leaving the TV and the them," she said. aerobics classes. VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO 20-minute workout tapes behind in Gyms also offer fitness coun- "There are also personal train- THE GUARANTEE .Altamira iiags to 'Broadway COMPANY lieu of a workout at the gym is a selling specific to each individual, ers on staff who can advise on diet SPONSORED BV OF NORTH AMERICA positive one for workout buffs. so their workout benefits only and help students plan their work- Friday, November 1 8 p.m. "It's the beginning of people them. They can also opt for the out," Karen Horan, fitness trainer Gwest Artists: John Arpin with the Mississauga PhiBiarmonic Orchestra becoming healthier," said Megan assistance of a personal trainer. and manager of Humber's weight Acclaimed pianist John Arpin's tribute to Broadway and Ragtime Lerette, membership coordinator This personal trainer is a fitness room said. for Good Life fitness in Etobicoke. expert who introduces the new music includes his famed salute to Richard Rodgers, his renowned "Up until 10 years ago gym gym member to their bodies and orchestrations of Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber classics, members were already healthy, but their needs, helping them to design "It's no longer a gym for mus- and his incomparable rendition of ragtime standards. I think this will go on for quite a the best workout to meet their cle heads but a place while," Lerette said. goals. where "We wanted a gym that cares Lerette says the new gym mem- people can come and shape Mississauga On Stage about anyone trying to get fit. It's ber can choose to pay for a person- and tone their bodies" no longer a gym for muscle heads al trainer or to take a mandatory Saturday, November 16 8 p.m. but a place where people can come class such as body pump or tai chi. Guest Artists: Suhashini Arulandam; Przemyslaw Raczynski and shape and tone their bodies." "The classes are an orientation A session with a personal train- & Irene Wong er costs from S35 to $75, depend- The music of Saint-Saens, Weber, and Chopin highlight ing on the session. Horan says she has observed an performances by the winners of the first annual Mississauga soloist increase in students coming to use competiton. the fitness centre at Humber. "More and more people are SINGLE TICKETS: $45/$35 Ask about our subscription discounts. becoming aware of how important Student Tickets $9.99 with valid LD.

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Humber's Fitness Centre is available to Alums and students Etc. October 17, 2002 Health Dance your belly off

By ALICIA REWEGA can be thera- peutic. She said The ancient art of belly dancing belly dancing seems to be a growing trend among encourages

pop stars, not only because it looks self-expres-

sexy but it has numerous mental sion, sensuality and physical advantages. and creativity. Marion MacGarvie, dance "I wanted to

instructor from I Dream dance stu- do something dio in Etobicoke, said belly danc- really creative

ing is equivalent to a regular car- and belly danc- diovascular workout. ing was one

"Within ten minutes I [sweat] thing I hadn't buckets of water off my face," she done," Loubert said adding, "it helps in losing said. "The pounds, inches and cellulite. For physical aspect many women, these pouches of fat was just an are disappearing." added bonus." According to Dr Carolle Jean- Another Day programs at local tiospital help patients with mental illness Murat, belly dancing can burn up benefit to stu- deal with everyday situations and strengthen their self-esteem. to 300 calories per hour, almost dents, besides double than if you were walking on keeping in your treadmill. shape and in Learning how to Second-year Film and touch with their Television student Venessa creative side, is

Louben, an advanced student at I the stress relief Dream dance studio, said she that this type of build self-esteem swears by belly dancing and its dancing offers. many benefits. "When you By LISA HARRIS disorder and major depression. "It really does tighten your abs. walk in to

"There are [also] individuals in Everything feels a little more toned dance and Self-esteem can be the key to good there that have reactions to situa- since I've been dancing," she said. something else mental health for any average stu- tional stress, such as separation, "1 feel in control of parts of my is on your dent, but building self-esteem is death and divorce," she said. body that 1 didn't know were mind, you just difficult with symptoms of schizo- Patients dealing with major ill- there." have to leave it phrenia or bi-polar disorder. nesses are usually in the program The main muscles targeted outside," Facilities like William Osier long-term, and individuals dealing while doing various belly dancing Loubert said. Health Centre at the Etobicoke with grief situations are usually moves like the shimmy, lifts and "Once your The art of belly dancing encourages self-expres- Hospital offers a program to help involved for about eight weeks. dips are the thigh, lower back, body starts sion, sensuality and creativity. individuals with a mental illness The program offers activities bleep, tricep, shoulder, buttock and moving, you 96." build self-esteem. like life skills, leisure planning, the abdominal. just forget it. There's nothing else and women as old as Judy Guilherme, patient care cooking groups, problem-solving The styles differ in tempo, foot but your body and the music." She admits belly dancing is a manager of mental health, said groups, using a computer lab and movements and the use of arms MacGarvie said belly dancing challenge but when people tell her before entering the program, one involvement in physical activities. and hips. But all focus on a theatri- releases tension and creates a posi- they can't do it, she loves to prove 40-year-old patient who lives with "It helps give [patients] inde- cal rhythmic, controlled movement tive sense of well-being. them wrong. his parents was unable to leave the pendence, self-esteem, coping of the stomach muscles. "Anyone can do it," MacGarvie To contact Marion MacGarvie

house by himself. skills and information about med- In addition to creating a tight said. "I worked with children as for lessons, call I Dream Studios "[Now] he's coming on the bus ication," Guilherme said. body, MacGarvie said these move- young as four. I've worked with Inc. at (416) 207-0350 or see by himself and he goes up and Employment will help raise ments help increase flexibility and blind people, people in wheelchairs u'H'i 1'. idreamsludios. com. down the elevator for cigarettes self-esteem and self-worth, so the outside," she said. patients in the program created a Don't just mask it... The program, Guilherme said, coffee club, where they sell coffee

is for all people with major mental and other beverages to patients and health issues, like schizophrenia, staff. Proceeds are put back into Beat the bad breath blues bi-polar disorder, effective bi-polar the club's fund. ByMELANIECOUTO onions, even [eating] a lot offish "The program works very hard can cause bad breath," Jermey on promoting people to get If you've ever had to search for said. "The third reason is the med- For Your involved in activities outside of the that one life-saving stick of gum ical reason, which is stomach hospital, because people with or mint at the bottom of your bag problems." Own Good major mental illnesses don't 20,000 students partied with us last year! to mask your bad breath, you're Many products can control bad socialize and that compounds the not alone. breath for a short period of time from Oct 23 problem of becoming isolated," Montreal $229 According to Dentistry on like deodorizing sprays and • Free flu vaccinations at North Guilherme said. Quebec City from $229 Danforth clinic, over 90 million mouth tablets. But Jermey said It is Mental Illness at the Campus Health Centre. 4 p.m. Week from people in North America suffer these products just mask the prob- Daytona Beach $199 to 8 p.m. Etobicoke Hospital and they have from halitosis, most commonly lem. celebrated by holding lectures Panama City Beach from $299 known as bad breath. "The best way is to treat the Blood Donor Clinics every day to educate about mental ACapUiCO from $1249 Karen Jermey, Toronto dental problem, generally the bacteria 1-888-2DONATE health. hygienist, said there are many rea- build-up, is to floss and brush To book, contact: • Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St. The day program at Etobicoke sons for bad breath. your teeth on a regular basis or at W,, 2nd floor. Tuesdays, Hospital runs Monday to Friday "One is bacteria in your least twice a day," she said. Fridays, Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is staffed mrmmmmmiamcsaarFS mouth," she said. "People who In order to help prevent bad Wednesdays, Thursdays 12 to by two registered nurses, an occu- 905.501.9774 or 1.800.465.4257 don't floss or brush regularly get a breath, Jermey said it is important 7 p.m. pational therapist and a social www.breakai«vaytours.coni large build-up of bacteria." to visit your dentist every six • Ont R»g. *S 2267678 1 2412707 Prkm wiU wy depending on departure Oct 1 7: Toronto Pharmacy, worker. for monthly cleaning pcMni. Above phceitMWd on (tux. occuparKy C4llfahocel.taitei»nd Then there are the foods we months your tianiporUDon tnfa Tetmi and condHtons available ai time of bootttng 50 Steinway Blvd.. 1 1 a.m. to For more information, call eat. and to practice oral hygiene at 4 p.m. (416) 747-3400 ext. 3570. "If we eat a lot of garlic and home. Etc. October 17, 2002 Life

This week's HERO File: Crisis in the classroom

By MARSHA KNAPP She took mat- have that many Cunningham has helped at ters into her own good teachers, other schools, but wanted to teach

Chloe Cunningham doesn't feel hands and bought so I wanted to at an inner city school because she any more special than the other all the materials change that, by wanted to go where she was need- teachers she worics with. She's needed to create a adding more ed.

just doing what she loves. nurturing place for m ean i n gf u I "No parent should have to pay But Cunningham isn't just an her class of 23 stu- learning," she for public school, people are ordinary teacher. She's one that dents. said. "I wanted already paying taxes," gives back to her students. "I basically had to make learn- Cunningham said. "It's so normal

Literally. to give money. ing more real, for teachers to give money, but it Despite being her first year on Without resources more hands- depends what's in your classroom the job, she's already sacrificed you're unable to on." and what resources the teacher left

S3,000 of her personal savings to teach. 1 still don't She feels before you. The problem is the purchase school supplies for her have books for strongly about government not properly funding second-grade students. their reading accommodating our schools." "The kids would have suf- level," she said. all differences Cunningham's efforts received fered," she said. "All these expens- in the class- some publicity from the Toronio When Cunningham walked into es and hardships room. Star. One parent, who had kept

her classroom in June, there was will be worth it in "1 believe in clippings of her story, sent her a nothing in there that indicated a the end. The stu- all students and basket of lotions and a thank-you classroom environment other than dents will benefit." Going above and beyond, Chloe Cunningham spent $3,000 of understand note. some desks and chairs. The lack Cunningham there's all types "1 know she can't afford that, her own money to purchase much needed class materials.

of decoration, not even a poster on became a teacher of learning. I and she didn't have to. The priori- the wall, made the environment a because of her love for children their lives. appreciate their strenuths and cele- ty for these parents is to put food

difficult one to work in. and desire to make a difference in "In elementary school I didn't brate them." on the table," she said. Company alleviates cutlery confusion

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Etiquette experts say there is a become more polished in social sit- pages devoted to the rules of eti- your time when eating. Everyone important being proper behaviour lot more to it. uations. quette is soyoKwannci.com. should be going at about the same at the table. Karen Mallett and Levvena Topics discussed in their semi- According to the web site, you pace. "We learned both the basics and Other don'ts include: grabbing intricacies of proper behavior and food, talking while eating, smok- gracious living as tiny tots, at our ing, placing personal items on the mothers' knees," they said. Smother yourself in the ray of light table such as keys, purse or the If you're allergic to something, ever famous cellphone. It's all then you can refuse politely with- about coming off classy. out going into details. tan. Etiquette also varies depending "In general, we think it's always Indoor tanning is also known where you are in the world. most gracious to take a tiny bit of to prevent certain cancers such as "In some cultures if you get up everything that's offered." colon, prostateand breast cancer, from the table without belching, Be open-minded. Don't knock as well as osteoporosis. It increas- that's an insult to the host. Where, something until you've tried it. es the sex drive in men, and is also if you do that here, it's quite unac- "The whole concept of eating a a cure for the commoncold. ceptable." Tony Bevan. coordinator meal in company is to enjoy the Tanning beds work by using of number's Culinary Program, company. There's a lot that hap- ultraviolet light to penetrate said. pens around the table, around a through the skin. This triggers the Lesley Carlin and llonore meal, that goes beyond what to eat. melanin buried deep within the Ervin, the driving forces behind There's the social interaction, the skin to flow to the lop layers giv- etkiucllefirrlscum. are well- coming together of people," Bevan ing it a dark colour. schooled in the art of polished said. The reaction increases the social uraces. Bon .A petit. amount of vitamin D in the body, which prevents certain illnesses like SAD and osteoporosis. Other important things to Getting hot, hot, hot: Tanning simply enhances the top layers of remember when tanning are to always wear eye protection, don't skin. The old saying 7 burn, and then it turns to a tan," is false. bathe two hours before or after By PAUL GALLORO About 25 per cent of all tanning, make sure you're not on Canadians suffer from Sea.sonai medications that make skin photo- As our bodies begin to shut down Affective Disorder (SAD). It's sensitive to light and don't over do

into a quasi-hibernating state, we been proven that exposure to con- it. enter the winter slump. trolled lighting in the winter can "If you feel too hot, get out of The best way to avoid this is to prevent this syndrome. the bed," Panagiotakakos said. trick your body into believing it's Typical symptoms include Moisturizing after each session summer by getting an indoor tan. feeling down, loss of energy, keeps your tan stronger for a

"As much as it's relaxing, it weight gain in the winter months, longer period of time.

gives you a boost. It's like the and having difficulty getting up in Another very important tip is gym, once you're done you're all the morning. to exfoliate the skin two to three pumped up," Lena Panagiotakakos suggests 15 times per week to get rid of dead Panagiotakakos, owner of Fabutan minutes a session, three times per skin cells. The dried up cells can at Burnhamthorpe and Dundas, week to beat the winter blues, weaken the tan or give the skin a Cut it up: More often than not, picking the right utensil can be a said. achieve relaxation, and get a nice leather look. daunting task, especially during huge gatherings and dinners. Etc. October 17, 2002 Breai^away from school

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in the 'Punch-Drunk Love' is not only one of the edgiest romantic comedies ever made, it's a out of of open romantic comedy on the edge: on the edge being a comedy, on the edge being mmantic,

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By PAUL GALLORO even more mgrowns. Gl'oII Pevete, The Toronto Si; If the hair isn't completely

Whether it's shaving, waxing, under the skin, use disinfected

sugaring, depilator>' creams, or tweezers to pull it out in the direc- Ainch-Dnink Love' a bizarre and compulsively "'Bougie Nights' and 'Magnolia' auteur tweezing. men and women are tion it grows. interesting romantic drama in whicli Sandler Paul Thomas Anderson saw something bound to get ingrown hairs at Avoid tweezing the upper lip some point. As they may know, or chin area. The abrupt and jerky is bnlliantly cast. Emily Watson is sublime. nnnst critics missed in Adam Sandler ingrowns can be painfully unat- action can speed up the hair Adam Sandler is absolutely perfect... Belter yet, he brings it out onscreen tractive. growth in these areas. Once the an extraordinary expenence." Sandler can act, beautifully "I get them when I pluck my hair is removed, disinfect the area Bruue Kitklaiid Tliu Turunlu Sui eyebrows and sometimes when I using a toner or rubbing alcohol.

wa.x my bikini line," Olympia For hair that is deep beneath Kukulis, a first-year Radio the skin's surface and has caused Broadcast student, said. a pimple, Trotto warns never to A romantic comedy as wondetli

Ingrown hairs are those that pick at it. as It IS strange that expands fail to break through the top layer "Clean the area with an astrin- the genre to its absurdist outer of skin after any form of hair gent, then dip a clean cloth in

removal. The hair curls inside the boiling water and let it cool down limits and makes us believe...

skin causing the hair follicle to before putting it on the skin sur- Paul Thomas Anderson is, had several tough critics inflame. An unsightly bump is face," Trotto said. "Do this sever- in tlie best sense, a filmmaker usually the result. al times a day until the hair is

They can also be caused by brought to the surface." :h-Drunk Love' takes place dead skin cells sitting on the top Once the hair is visible, use the audience, the form, his a world entirely of its own layer of skin. tweezers to pull it out doing so in Razor bumps, which are simi- the direction of the hair growth. devising, offenng the kind

lar to ingrown hairs, happen when If the area around the ingrown of all - to go f of pleasure that might be the hair breaks through the top hair has become infected, make they have bofc layer of skin, but then curls and an appointment to see an aestheti- A Scoll. The New Ynck Tin digs back. This creates a foreign cian and have it removed. body reaction causing a pimple- Toners, rubbing alcohol, and ^^^^^PdPW like bump to form. hot water can keep the area clean,

It's but there are a few products the more common among peo- on A PI ANDERSON PICTURE ple with curly or wavy hair. Not market that can treat and help pre- to worry - they can be treated. vent ingrowns after each wax or "Exfoliate the skin area before shave. This will prevent further you perform any type of hair infection.

removal," Sandra Trotto, an aes- Tend Skin is a product avail- thetician at Salon Shampoo in able at most beauty supply stores

Woodbridge, said. "Exfoliating or salons. It works by squeezing gets rid of old, dead skin on the the hair follicle, which in turn

top layer to reveal new, smoother makes it hard for the hair to ADAM SANDLER EMILY WAISON looking skin." become ingrown or cause a bump.

Exfoliation keeps the pores It has also been used to treat open to allow for easier hair razor burn, redness after waxing PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN LUIS GUZMAN growth. and around the necktie area, and Be careful not to scrub more can also be used as a foot and LINE present a SEL17\R/GH0ULARDI FILM production music JON BRION than once or twice a week. underarm deodorant. Tend Skin REVOLUTION STUDIOS/NEW CINEMA JOANNE CO ARTWORK costume designer editor LESLIE production designer WILLIAM ARNOLD Overdoing it will dry the skin and costs between $19 and $25. JEREMY BLAKE MARK BRIDGES JONES

leave it more sensitive. Another tip is to buy a bottle of DIRECTOR OE PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT ELSWIT PRODUCED BY JOANNE SELIAR DANIEL LUPI PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON

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•Get out and see a play. Swollen Tongues opens Oct. 24 at the Factor>' Theatre. awaits CD release

•Tickle your tastebuds at the Gourmet Food and Wine BY PUNEET BAJAJ Like most bands, WOTB are Expo this weekend at the grateful to their fans, but unlike Metro Toronto Convention Life after college may not make most bands, they go the e,\tra mile Centre. full use of your education, and for- to make a fan. mer Humber student, Kristen "We give a lot of our stuff •The Rolling Stones Forty Butcher, is proof of that. away," Butcher said. "I give out Licks Tour stops in Toronto Butcher studied Advertising in [demo] CDs to fans instead of Ihem to play the Skydome Oct. ! 8. Media Sales and was expecting a paying for them. career in that field, but that wasn't "We want people to tell their

•The Bamboo Club is what he got. friends 'Man those guys were so closing its doors after Instead he started a band. cool. They gave me a CD for Halloween. If this is your hot Wheels On The Bus, last year with free!'" spot, it is time to pay it a last his friends, Steve Fennell, Dan "We work on word of mouth," visit. 312 Queen St. W. Call Mills and Nick McTaggart. And Fennell said. 416-593-5771. now they are waiting for their CD, The band's first single is avail- 796: The Number of the Beait, to able on mp3.com. They want peo- •Hear the sounds of be released by EeZeE records at ple to download it, but finding it Stomp. Shows run Oct. 15 to the end of this year. might be hard. Oct. 25 at the Elgin and "We're kind of a punk band, but "We don't have names for any Wheels On The Bus have freebies for fans after their shows. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 not exactly punk," Butcher said. of our songs," Butcher said. lazy are." Yonge St. Call 416-314- "It's kind of hard to describe." "That's how we The smell of success hasn't "For seven years all we wanted 2901. "Some people classify us as "I want people to hear our stuff. tainted the reason why WOTB got to do was play music," Butcher Emo(tional)," Fennell said. "But That way they'll come to the into this business and they don't said. "It's one of the only things

not that either." shows. 1 mean, you can't download •Out to rent a movie? Mr. we're think it will later on either. that turns me on." said. Deeds arrives in video stores The band's name was a gag sug- a show," Fennell "Besides, "I'm in a band with my best Check out the WOTB online at in it's ail Oct. 22. gestion from a friend, but they we're better person and friends," Fennell said. "That's why ii'U'ii'. wheelsoiithebus. net.

loved it. good if it gets our name out there." 1 do this every weekend." •Check out the Xtreme WOTB admitted they are pleas- Freestyle Motocross at Copps antly surprised by the response Coliseum in Hamilton Oct from the public towards their OYC 19. Call 905-527-7666. music. "In certain places we've gener- -with filesfrom Kristine ated great fans already," Butcher Hughes. said. "[For example, fans] from Skid Row and success Brampton come to every show we do." Film student publislies non-profit magazine

BY IRENE RUNDLE black and white comics and satirical Now Open! No .'{.ssembly Required surfaced tidbits. in the underground world of Timoon works hard zines four years ago and the cre- to put out this funny,

ator has let out a secret-some controversial, and assembly was required. often twisted collec- The third issue took two years tion of columns, stories

to complete but it was worth and interviews. CINEMAS every drop of sweat for Tara She uses the unisex Timoon a.k.a. Skid Row, the 19- pen name. Skid Row, WOODBINE CINIRE year-old Humber film student to maintain a certain

(Hwy 27 & Rexdale Blvd ) who is the zine's creator and amount of secrecy ktMMn:$4.25 %1M publisher. about the zine, which

So what is a zine? It is a self- she finds draws in curi- published compilation of prose, ous readers.

Th* TranspofUr (AA>- 1 10. 3:20. 5.25. 7 35. 9:50 poetry and pictures. All it takes is "It's pretty much Leaf through Tara Timoon's pages to SwMl Hofiw AlalwrM (PO)- 1:40.4:20, 7:00,0:25 an idea, some paper, some cre- supposed to insult read up on issues from punk to politics. (PGH 1:35.4:05,6:59,9:10 ativity and some quarters for everybody. It's just an Knockaround Ouys (AA>- 1:15. 5:30. 7:40 photocopying. image that we have, people and also receive feed- Tha Rul«« of Attraction (AA>- 3:15, 9:45 "There's so many different that we're jerks and all we care back," Timoon said. "Plus, it's so (PO>- 1:00, 3:06, S:20. 7:30. 9:40 kinds of zines. The topics can about is our own opinion," she gosh darn fun." - 1:20,4:10.6:50.9:30 comedy to sex," Timoon said. "People like to read that stuff hopes to continue with NAR and

My Big fat Qn»k Wsdcflng (PG>- 12:50, 3:00, 5:15. 7:25, 9:35 "They're usually non-profit because it's controversial." said her fantasy is to put it out -Sll because people won't pay any But no one starts a zine to twice a year. more for that." make millions, she warns. There If you are interested in con-

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October 17, 2002 Sports Hawks hammer Ryerson

anxious to get started and deter- By CORY SMITH mined to win. "There was a lot of tension

It may have been just another pre- built up out there," Washkurak season game, but the Humber said. Hawks hockey team is riding high Undisciplined play kept the after their decisive victory against Hawks shorthanded for much of the Ryerson Rams last Friday. the first period, but after allowing The Hawks skated onto the only one power play goal, Rams' home ice and laid a 7-3 Humber held a 2-1 lead at the drubbing on the university squad, first intermission. giving the Hawks a renewed sense "I think a lot of the penalties of optimism about the season to were deserved, but sooner or later come. it ends up being pretty even," "For us to come out and beat Washkurak said. them like this is more than I imag- Some of the players noted that ined," Hawks head coach Joe Ryerson isn't a hockey power- Washkurak said after the game. "I house, but the possibility of beat- think [Ryerson] wanted to send a ing a university team was on their message, but we just shut them minds when they took the ice at down." Lakeshore Lions Arena, which The Hawks were sloppy in the doubles as the Toronto Maple beginning after missing out on a Leafs' practice facility. scheduled pre-season contest the "Because it's a university night before because of an equip- team we were up for it and we ment problem. The team was both wanted to make a good name for Lacrosse star living his dream

Number student chance to win it as an Excelsior sional lacrosse have to take sec- days are over he would definitely was a pretty big deal for me." ond jobs during the summer to love to remain involved in lacrosse finds success in In what he describes as the make ends meet. Codd hopes that in some shape or form. Stanley Cup of lacrosse, Codd one day players will make "I hope one day I could get a job Canada's other said winning the Mann Cup enough money to make lacrosse a in lacrosse after I'm done playing," takes a lot of grit and determina- career. he said. "Either coaching or work- national sport tion, as players often have to suf- "I don't think I'll see it ing for a team, that's ultimately fer through multiple injuries. myself," he said. "I think that as what 1 want to do."

"During the final series we long as I'm playing it will be the Right now Codd is happy to By DOUGLAS JOHNSON played seven games in nine part-time gig, but it's starting to earn money playing a sport he has nights," he said. "I was sore for get some recognition in the media played since he was four-years-old. a kid growing up playing hock- As probably about two weeks after and people are starting to catch "One thing I say about playing ey in Orangeville, Bruce Codd that." on to what a great game it is." professionally is that they're pay- dreamed about one day making it A Recreation and Leisure Codd credits the NLL's ing me to do a thing I'd do for to the National Hockey League and Services student at Humber, Toronto Rock with the increased free," he said. winning the Stanley Cup. Codd said when he was a teenag- exposure the game of lacrosse has "It's like gravy, it's living a his But Codd found niche player he had to make a decision been getting lately. dream." ing lacrosse and this past whether to pursue hockey or He said the team has done a September realized another dream lacrosse. tremendous job of marketing the as he helped the Brampton "Growing up I always wanted game and getting people interest- Excelsiors win lacrosse's holy to be a hockey player, the NHL ed at the grass roots level. Correction grail, the Mann Cup. was the big goal," he said. "1 And even though he would be It was an emotional experience started realizing at 17 or 18 that for playing his home team, Codd In the Oct. 10 edition of for Codd, who followed the team 1 didn't really have a future in said he would not want to play for the Humher El Cetera, a as a kid and attended many of their hockey and that's when lacrosse the Rock. soccer player was misidenti- home games. started to be more of a higher Codd helped the Brampton Excelsiors "Everyone always asks me fied in a picture on pg. 21. "Winning the Mann Cup was priority." win lacrosse's Mann Cup this year. that," he said. "It certainly would The player pictured was unbelievable," he said. "I grew up Codd also plays in the be good for the travel and every- Adrianna Cornacchia. The watching a lot of lacrosse in Orangeville Northmen and for the National Lacrosse League (NLL) thing, but 1 really don't like the editors of the Et Cetera Brampton. I watched the past two years has played senior with the Ottawa Rebels, and was Rock. Maybe that comes from the apologize for the error Excelsiors win the in lacrosse with the Excelsiors. Mann Cup recently named captain. He played fact they're winning all the time." players 1992 and 1993, so to have the junior lacrosse with the Many playing profes- Codd said when his playing

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