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News Employee says students rude OPSEU Free pizza causes mad dash gets last minute By Sam Toman proposal In a scene more reminiscent of famine relief than a promotions

stunt, Kraft Foods gave 7,000 of By Ben Rycroft and Vivian Song their Delissio pizzas away for free

last Friday at Humber's North cam- They sweep your halls, they pus. make your food, they even Around 12 p.m. on the rainy after- process your loan and students noon, a transport truck filled with nearly lost them all in an pizzas arrived at the front doors of

the school and two promotions rep- OSPEU strike. 6,500 support resentatives began throwing pizzas About Humber staff who maintain the school at a curious group of students. were scheduled to hold a strike Jatin Patel, a first-year physical vote Dec. 10, until members of therapy student, was one of the first people on the scene. the OPSEU bargaining team met with the school union late "I just saw people carrying piz- Tuesday, asking voters to zas saying it was free, so I came," accept the deal. he said. Helen Hrynkiw, president of Fifteen minutes later, word of 563, support the giveaway had spread through- Local Humber's a Kraft truck Friday after it pulled to the college's front staff, said she's "relatively" out the campus. Students were run- Students mobbed Foods up doors and gave away 7,000 boxes of free pizza as part of a promotional drive. with the proposal. ning through the halls desperate to happy not always going to get get a free meal. dent said. through the rain to get them. Some away. They didn't want their pic- "You're Raoul Dhawan, a second-year people took 10 boxes, then ran ture taken," he said. what you ask for." The new deal proposes a Frenzy business administration student, Another Kraft employee was contract with a managed to secure an entire case of not as amused. two-year three 12 pizzas by being aggressive. "I'm exhausted, people at this per cent increase each year, and Students began shoving and parity with faculty and admin- "It was survival of the fittest, school are very rude. Not one per- shouting trying to push their way "I'm exhausted, istration benefits — the biggest you have to surge forward into the son said thank you. That is until I closer to the doors the truck. of people at this for crowd, or you could be a girl," he told them to," said Kraft issue the union, Hrynkiw Sarel Zagov, who did not partic- are said. school very Promotional Representative, Lisa said. ipate in the frenzy, expressed shock John Cvetinovich, the driver of rude. Not one per- Sunshine. "We felt like we were treat- at the ferocity of the students. ed as second-class citizens." the Kraft Foods truck—and a for- son said thank The pizza giveaway was part of "It's crazy, like a food truck in She's not alone. mer Humber student—was amused you." a promotion drive that saw Kraft Russia where people line up and by the greed exhibited by the stu- Foods distribute 21,000 pizzas, "I have to work two jobs, kill each other just for bread," the here one at a hotel. I dents. which retail for $6.99, from three one and first-year film and television stu- "People are just running trucks at three locations. need more cash, just to gel by," When asked what he was going said Orianda Salazar of techni- Tobacco tax hike to do with his case of 12 pizzas, cal support. Dhawan had a pretty good idea. The ratification date has yet to be confirmed. Smokers take a deep breath "I'm going to get a ride home, eat The faculty are scheduled to some pizza. Maybe have a party . . hold a strike vote in February. after Liberals increase cig tax a pizza party!"

By Peter Armstrong "I think a lot of people will rebel Liberals announced the cancella- against the increase or just realize tion of planned Conservative cor- rez ae are gasping as New Smokers the Liberal that smoking is a bad idea," said porate tax cuts, the senior's proper- government raised tobacco prices Humber Students' Federation ty tax credit as well as the credit by $2.50 a carton of cigarettes this President Valerie Rothlin, an ex- for parents who send their children By Andrew Smith However, when it became week. smoker. to private schools. known that the construction Finance Minister Greg Sorbara, "It's really hard to quit," she The tobacco tax increase might Students planning on starting schedule for the new building a smoker himself, announced the said, but added she hopes the high- be enough to di.scourage underage next semester in a brand new wouldn't be met, residence staff move during Premier Dalton er prices might give people another smokers and even make long-time room will have to put a hold on alerted students to the change, McGuinty's Throne speech. rea.son to consider the health risks smokers consider butting out. that thought, as the new student adding that anyone who had pre- The increase is expected to of smoking. "I think I'm going to quit now," residence will not open in viously applied for the rooms bring the provincial government McGuinty said Ontario's tax- said a second-year Humber pack- January. would still be considered when $800 million this fiscal year, which prices will keep pace with age and graphic design student who The opening of the new "suite the building opened. will be put towards reducing the Quebec's to discourage tobacco wished to remain anonymous style" residence building has First-year Civil Engineering $5.6 billion deficit inherited from smuggling between the neighbour- because her parents don't know been delayed indefinitely, as con- student John Innes had applied to the previous Conservative govern- ing provinces. she smokes. struction is behind schedule. the new residence, but wasn't put ment. "We've got the least expensive She said many underage smok- Residence management had pre- off by the delay. "This is the right increase on cigarettes in Canada now," he said. ers at Humber ask her for ciga- viously announced 181 rooms "I'd still like to move in when tobacco taxes. It's the right way to "We'll start by raising them $2.50 a rettes, but she says it's expensive to were available for students, and it does open," Innes said. He go," Sorbara said. carton and then we'll move on an give them away and she always had begun accepting move-in added that residence staff was The first pha.sc of the increase, incremental basis beyond that, but asks them for identification if they applications at the beginning of doing a good job of handling stu- "which will eventually raise cartons in a responsible way." look young. November. dent questions and conems. by $10, came into effect Nov, 25. Along with this increase, the

Et Cetera 2 December 4, 2003 She^s going, going, gone...

students were invited to visit the wild, wild west last Thursday at a Bucking Bronco contest at the North campus student centre. Katie Hagan (not shown), Student Athletic Association president, won two tickets to the Leafs game against the Montreal Canadiens Dec. 20. Humber leads province in post-grads

1 have than Japan. ple who are familiar with the pro- Canada ranks first Humber received 5,53 applica- a degree or diploma. tions for fall 2003 post-diploma "University graduates aren't Canadian students also have grams, according to Christa in the world for programs, 88 1 more than last year. finding employment, so they're more computers in their classrooms Lacovino, who decided on education Humber has the largest number of coming to colleges and getting the and twice as much Internet access Humber's Human Resources post-graduate programs in the skills that they need," Woodend compared to other developed Program after receiving a four-year in communications from the By Peter Armstrong province and the public relations, said. nations. degree journalism, design, and human A 400-page report by the Although this country spends University of Ottawa. than education, sister graduated from A global study says Canada has the resources courses are the most pop- Council of Ministers of Education more on health care "My still ranks first among Humber and the reputation preced- highest rate of post-secondary edu- ular, according to Humber's associ- Canada and Statistics Canada Canada G7 countries in ed the school," she said. "It was cation than any other developed ate registrar, Joyce Woodend. reveals that 41 per cent of industrialized educa- according to the actually the only Resources nation and Humber leads the way Currently, there are 1,022 stu- Canadians are college or university tion spending, Human graduates, four per cent than Organization for Economic Co- program that I applied to." in post-graduate enrollment. dents enrolled in programs more designed for students who already the U.S. and seven per cent more operation and Development. Lacovino researched the pro- In 1999-2000, 6.6 per cent of gram online while she was living in the Canadian gross domestic prod- Ireland and received assistance Benefit concert a liuge success uct was put into education, just from Humber's telecouncilling, ahead of the U.S. mostly through e-mails because it The report also shows that in was difficult to use traditional mail By Dawn Farrell Nobodies, idivide, 89 Vision and 2000, 17 per cent of Canadian gov- while overseas. Blake and YBE. ernment spending was on health After graduating from Students filled CAPS to the rafters Karl Bossi, second-year busi- care, two per cent more than given Humber's Human Resources post- Tuesday night, raising $750 in the ness adminstration student and to education. That's a reversal from diploma program, she was hired by first of two fundraising events for lead singer for 89 Vision, said, 10 years ago when the government the school to work as a telecouncil- the Student Relief Benefit fund. "Just to be able to contribute to the gave almost one per cent more to lor and shares her experience and The fund was set up recently to cause was rewarding enough." education than health care. expertise with other perspective raise money for victims of violence Aaron Miller, HSF program- It's important to research post- students. around campus. ming director, asked performers diploma programs and talk to peo- HSF set up booths at the benefit, from seven different bands to play Kardinal Offishall raffling Maple Leafs and Raptors and Toronto hip hop artist Kardinal tickets and a trip for two to money from the door and the coat Offishall was the only one who HSF holds Albs forum Montreal. check. responded. "I was very proud of us (HSF) Music acts ranged from hip hop Kardinal Offishall put every By Jaime Taylor and the students that came out," to punk, to hard rock. one in a great mood with his per- said vice president HSF Jen Green. Gord Hagan, CAPS assistant formance, which stretched from a turn out "The was excellent." manager, wasn't scheduled to work scheduled 15 minutes to one hour. Hundreds of students Humber for the night's event but still "A show that would have cost the and guests showed up at doors showed up to help support the stu- us $7,000 to $8,000 was free," for the concert and though it was dents. Green said. packed all night long, CAPS staff "All the bands were great and it The hip hop artist said he didn't complaints. had no was good to see such a diverse mind performing at the college as manager, Kenny Dimech, CAPS crowd." long as it raised awareness. they couldn't asked for a said have The HSF organized four musi- He reminded the audience to, better night. cal acts to perform before the head- "treat your woman with respect. "Fantastic! The show was liner Kardinal Offishall. Opening Everyone of us came from a excellent from beginning to end." acts include. The Great Canadian woman." CAPS also donated all the Dealing pot to pay bills

One student turns With an expensive move behind is now dealing drugs regularly to him, and much less money coming pay his bills.

to selling dope to in, John found himself tuming to The one option he says he isn't cover costs of the one alternative he says he willing to turn to is OSAP. would have never considered to "I already owe them money home and school pay his bills; selling marijuana. from years before," he said.

"I never even considered it an John depends on the money he By Sergio Elmir option," John said. makes selling drugs to help pay

"But soon it was my only $400 for rent, $100 in phone and Rising tuition fees, the cost of option. I didn't have time to wait. I Internet bills, and another $100 for books, and the expenses tiiat come was already ^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^__ his monthly witii living in Toronto lias made looking at an metropass. "I was dealing drugs an option for a col- "I don't care if empty fridge planning to drive lege student who wants to remain and maybe not I'm breaking the to school every anonymous. We'll call him John. making rent that law. I'm trying day, but now I Just before the beginning of the month." to get an educa- can't afford to school year, John was forced' to John invest- tion." keep my car, let move out of his mother's apartment ed a small alone pay for on- in Mississauga to downtown ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ amount of campus parking." Toronto. He lost valuable hours at money for an ounce (28 grams) of Although he works as many his part-time job since he could not marijuana. Within a week he made hours as he can at his part time job, travel from his new home to his job $100. he still struggles to make ends meet in Mississauga on a regular basis. Two months later, John savs he at the end of the month. "I'm not like your regular drug dealer out buying new clothes and

eating out every night," he said.

"That extra hundred [dollars] thai

comes in at the end of the month puis me just over the lop. I'm using

that money to eat. period." John understands the risks involved and deals exclusively among friends and acquaintances. "I'm not afraid of getting caught

because not a lot of people know. I Second-year culinary management student Nerina only deal to friends and friends of Mehta gazes at a sea of gift baskets. Ornella's Inc, a friends, people I can somewhat husband and wife team, sell the baskets at North cam- - trust. I never liked the idea of pus twice a year mid-December and Valentine's Day.

strangers calling on me at 3 o'clock in the morning!" According to the controlled Flu shot helps, drugs and substances act, the maxi- mum punishment for possession with intent to distribute (traffick- but not foolproof ing) is a possible jail sentence. The Supreme Court has ruled that pos- By Celistine Frampton were not very careful this year.

sessing 28 grains or more of pot is "Health officials should have Canadians are heading for a rough trafficking and punishable by law; updated the flu shot to counteract flu season this year as they face a pos.session of any amount is still this new virus," Zlatko Zahirovic, a offers a to Humber new and fast way help new strain of influenza that this illegal, but these are all risks John second-year Telecommunications accounting students integrate the disciplines year's flu shot doesn't fight. says he is willing to take. student, said. The strain, known as the of information technology, accounting and finance. "I don't care if I'm breaking the A "I am not worried about getting Fujian virus, is a mutant form of Following your three-year accounting diploma, law," he said. "I'm trying to get an this flu because I am protected for the influenza education." A Panama strain, and the other ones," first-year account- in as little as two years, you can complete an has already started to spread in ing .student Nirasha Nisam said. IT/accounting certificate, a bachelor of applied some parts of Canada. Health officials say that LSAT JMCAT Three people have business administration and the course work for died of although Canadians are not totally influenza in Peterborough, and at a CGA designation. These credentials will provide protected against the new strain, GMAT GRE least one person has died of the they are partially you with the diverse skills needed to manage protected because Preparation Seminars virus in Toronto, with health offi- the vaccine provides protection a firm's financial and IT divisions. To find out more, cials investigating two other deaths against the original virus, influenza Complete 30-Hour Seminars check the Web or call us. as possible flu deaths. A, as well as the Panama strain. Proven Test-Taking Strategies "The World Health The strain originated in the Personalized Professional Instruction • Organization [WHO] made the ENROL TODAY FOR JAN 2004 STUDY HJLL OR PART-TIME Fujian province of China last Comprehensive Study Materials year decision back in March 2003 as to Symptoms include high Simulated Practice Exams fever, with what influenza the vaccine should Free Repeat Policy a cough or a sore throat. It also contain and Canadian health offi- Personal Tutoring Available includes pains and body aches. cials chose to use the vaccination Thousands of Satisfied Students People who are most at risk of www.humber.ca/accountlnglT recommended by WHO," Tanya Oxford Seminars contracting the virus are .senior cit- ' HUMBER 416.675.6622 ext. 4941 Cholakov, a spokesperson for the izens 416-924-3240 and the very young, people Ontario Ministry of Health, said. 1-800-269-6719 with lung, heart or kidney diseases, students Humber who got their diabetes, chronic bronchitis or flu shots aren't loo concerned, wnvw.oxfordseininars.com hut emphysema, and those who smoke. still believe that health officials

Humber— EtCetera 4 December 4, 2003 Iraq: overload or apathy Students pay little overseas. watch also, she added. "I know very little about the A first-year Accounting student attention to casu- post-war in Iraq or even the war echoed Walton's senfiments. alties of current itself," said ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ She said she Chantal Walton, a doesn't know terrorism war on first-year Fashion "Everyone dying much about the Arts student. war because she is just not for By Priya Ramanujam and "I don't care too can't handle Olga Kirgidis me." to follow the seeing the effects news on the war s^^^^^^s ^S^^^^^i^S of war. Despite the enormous media cover- because too many "There's so age of Iraq and conflict in other innocent people are suffering." much pain and suffering that you areas of the Middle East, many Seeing the graphic coverage of don't actually want to see it," she Humber students say they haven't violence overseas must be difficult said. paid close attention to the situation for Iraqi people living in Canada to "Everyone dying is just not for me." For those who've been November was the deadliest month for American troops since ^naughty' - time to be 'nice' the beginning of the war in March. But despite the numerous attacks Joe Andrews, program coordinator of the post graduate By Nicole Catney The drive runs from Dec. 4-23. radio program, checks out Winnie the Pooh at the book on troops and 75 deaths of Anything from infant supplies, sale held at North Campus. American troops, U.S. President Students who've been a little clothing (new or gently used), George Bush says he isn't backing "naughty" can redeem themselves beauty products, food, or cash down. this season with a little "nice" by donations are accepted. Peer tutoring fills up "They believe their acts of ter- donating to Humber's food and toy Proceeds from the drive will ror against international aid work- drives. also go to aiding a fundraiser cur- ers and against innocent Iraqis will with stressed students A box will be available at either rently being run by the school of make us recoil and retreat," Bush of the childcare centres for clothing hospitality, recreation, and tourism. By Kathleen Yetta and more asking for help compared said in London recently. and food drives. Donations will be The Toy Room Drive will benefit to last year," Chekol said. Until democracy is achieved, he made to Ernestine's Women's the Children's Aid Society and pro- Peer tutoring labs have been over- Peer tutor supervisor Ar'ash said, Americans would remain in Shelter, a place for battered vide toys for children in time for loaded with the influx of double Namayandeh is in the Computer Iraq. women and their children to seek Christmas. Donations can be cohort and Guelph-Humber stu- Engineering program and said they America's involvement in Iraq refuge from domestic violence. dropped off at Ml 08 by Dec 12. dents this year resulting in tutors had a lot more students needing has some students, who have been working overtime during the exam help this exam period compared to following the war, upset. crunch. last year. The demand for comput- "I'm glad (Canada) didn't get Res in holiday spirit Second-year accounting stu- ers keeps the tutoring labs full all involved in Iraq. I see how the dent. Ran Wang, frequently uses day, with Guelph-Humber students Americans are interfering with By Allison Moorhouse "Less Stress Day," where a booth the tutoring lab and said she's been having access to 50 computers. everything it pisses off," set residents to and me was up for make frustrated at the long wait times. Humber's busiest computer lab in It's Christmas time again and stu- stress said first-year Electromechanical balls. "A month ago, I came in to the H205 holds 100 computers; H210 dents living in residence will have Engineering student Scott Verbeek. A Candy Gram service, organ- lab on a Tuesday morning and I and E343 each hold 50. no problem getting into the festive "To them if you're not demo- ized by the Social Committee, is must have had my hand up for There are 1 20 tutors available to spirit. cratic or Christian, you are auto- available until Dec. 4. Candy about eight minutes before some- assist approximately 300 student Residence staff have organized matically dangerous." Grams will be delivered to resi- one came over," Wang said. learners one-on-one in most pro- a number of events to help students Although Canadians didn't par- dents' mailboxes on Dec. 9. Tewodros Cheko came to grams. The majority of students celebrate the holidays. Events ticipate in the U.S. led war on Iraq, For students staying in resi- Canada four years ago from requesting a tutor are in Business include a night dedicated to making Canadian troops are overseas in dence over the break, there's no Ethiopia and is a second-year programs, like accounting, comput- gingerbread houses, a Square One Afghanistan and of late have been reason to worry about food. Computer Engineering student who er engineering and wireless com- shopping trip and Candy grams to put in potential danger. Camp According to Parton, the cafeteria has been working as a peer tutor munications. send to your friends. Julien, the Canadian military camp will remain open except for one-to-one for over a year and a A one-on-one tutor costs $10 for Colleen Parton, residence life in Kabul, Afghanistan was recently Christmas Day, Boxing Day and half. eight hours of tutoring — three co-ordinator said holiday events, threatened with two 107-millimetre New Year's Day. "This year at exam time, there hours maximum per week and two that began last week, also included rockets. are a lot more students in the labs courses per semester. City councillors tell what's on their wish list By Celestine Frampton

It's that lime of year again, when wish lists are sent out and visions of brightly wrapped goodies (and sugarplums) dance in our heads.

It's no exception for Etobicoke's city councillors, who have revealed what's on their wish list this holiday .sea.son.

After a major year for crime in Etobicoke. the top billing on most lists goes to a safer new year. Suzan Hall, councillor for Rob Ford, councillor for Doug Holyday, councillor for Gloria Lindsay Luby, council- Councillors for the wards Ward 1 of Etobicoke North: a Ward 2 in Etobicoke North: Ward 3 in Etobicoke Centre: an lor for Ward 4 in Etobicoke around both campuses let the crime free Etobicoke and for the health and happiness for himself, Etobicoke that is free of crime. Centre: increased safety in EtCetera in on what they want for people of Etobicoke to contribute his family and his community. For his family, Holyday wants Toronto, a clean city with less lit- the holidays. in reducing that crime. health and happiness. ter, and reduced crime.

EtCetera

December 4, 2003 5 Editorial

Et Cetera Staff

A much-deserved holiday... iditor-in-Chief Camille Roy

Kudos Humberites. Managing Editors it event-filled, sometimes Kudos for making through an unusually Jacqueline Bouiet trying, semester. Andrew Smith After all, we've had a landmark term, punctuated by the double cohort, two major elections and a heinous crime against Humber stu- Copy Editors dents. We've had to keep an eye on our wallets with counterfeit bills Leslie Fleischer circulating around campus; curb our frustrations with parking woes Sarah Lisi Irene and watch our backs while in the crime-fraught Rexdale area. Rundle

But, in the end, we pulled through. News Editors In fact, we did better than pull through, we did it gracefully. (Chief) Vivian Song Lori Paris a year in review Marisa Zucaro

Despite the challenges, Humber students and staff are making Arts/ Entertainment names for themselves, winning awards and accolades. Humber teacher Editors Andrew Clark was shortlisted for the Governor General's award for (Chief) Aaron Sawyer his nonfiction novel; the men's and women's golf team won the James Rose Manuela Spizzirri national championship for the Canadian College Athletic Association; comedy student Bob Hammond won an international essay writing Life Editors contest; and the Lakeshorc campus attracted headline names like jazz Lydia Dumyn legend Oscar Peterson and comedians Joe Flaherty and Andrea Martin. Lisa Harris We've undergone a branding makeover - Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning - offering more degree programs than ever Sports Editors before. We partnered up with the University of Guelph increasing our Cory Snrtith access to resources and offering a wider spectrum of programs to Joe Mticio prospective students. All this has helped us knock George Brown In Focus Editor College off its ass to third place - we are now second only to Seneca Jason Bain College in student recognition, and at our rate of growth, it may not be for long. Editorial Cartoonists goodbye Tony Fantastic Aaron Olegario And so, as the semester comes to a close, 14,000 students are heav- ing a collective sigh of relief, eager to break for a much needed winter Editorial/Opinion Editor holiday. And though we're no exception, the sigh from the newsroom Sherri Wood sounds a little bittersweet. If you've ever dared step into the newsroom EXciiange Editors at crunch time, you would have heard unabashed obscenities (some Jason Pushee directed at computer monitors, others directed at fellow editors), furi- Happy Holidays! Brian E. Wilkinson ous typing, and a lot of laughing: We're going to iniss it all. As we put our final baby t-o bed, we'd like to thank everyone for their support, From the Fall 2003 Guelph-Humber Editors staff and .>tudents alike, and wish the next incoming EtCetera team Leslie Fleischer luck in next year's issue. For our final sendolT. we'd like to wish Humber EtCetera Sarah Lisi everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or Irene Rundle quite simply a Jolly-Month-of-Sleep-Replenishment-and-a-Few- crew Other-Deliciously-Naughty-Merriments. Online Editor <^ Adam D. Booth Letters To The EditOL Photo Editor Daniel Cox Union prez angered over error Art Director Andrea Mammolite

Re: News Section, Faculty strike vote set, November 27, 2003 ...now for the Editorial Advisor Tina Ivany I have just finished reading the arti- to manage the college on a day to How well do you think that the good news... cle in the EtCetera regarding the day basis. College would run without these Tcichnical Advisor Faculty Strike Vote. It is the Support Staff process student services? Thanks from Advertising Co-ordinator Support Staff at the colleges that loans, register students in pro- Nancy Larin are taking a strike vole on Dec. 10. grams, help to find research materi- Helen Hrynkiw, Health staff al in the library, find job place- President, Local 563 The Humber Et Cetera Is a The Faculty will be taking their ments for coop studenls,maintain Humber College Re: Life Section, Nurses become publication of the Humber strike vote sometime early in 2004. the computer labs, set up and repair teachers in awareness, AIDS College of Media Studies: When are you going to get your equipment, provide demonstrations Note: November 27, 2003 facts straight? and assist (acuity in the labs and 205 Humber College Blvd., The mistaken dale was entirely m\ Trish - Great article, re: AIDS The Support Staff at the colleges shops, supervise ECE students at Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5L9 error, not that of my students. I Awareness event. Thanks lor being are probably the least known the day care centres, provide tutori- Phone: (416) 675-6622 apologize to them and to our read- .so accurate!!! Come visit us at the group. Ycl we are what keeps the al assistance, we also keep the ext. 4514 ers for not practising what I event (Thursday, Dec 4, II a.m. -2 colleges humming and running buildings warm in the winter and Please direct all advertising preach about accuracy. p.m. in front of career centre). smoothly. cool in the summer. There are inquiries to;

It allows Faculty to run classes probably a myriad of other func- (416) 675-6622 ext. 4513 Tina Ivany Penny Ecclestone, Ann Foster effortlessly, and the Administrators tions that we perform as well. EtCetera Faculty Advisor Humber Health Services

Number— EtCetera December 4, 2003 Opinion

\Neb adventures... The new 1984: Big Brother's a hacker

personal information. the program holds on to another, your computer with a fine-tooth often. Recently, a Kazaa-junkie

They are the deciding factor in legit, program and won't let go - comb and locates the adware for friend of mine ran Ad-Aware for

whether your pop-up ads are like when hippies chain themselves you, then deletes it. the first time on his computer. Ad- shilling cheap pom or online casi- to trees. As much as many of us use Aware found 508 programs spying

nos. Yes I said your pop-ads. They How many variations of these Kazaa for our music needs, just on him.

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Well sort of. Even if you don't go www.spywaregiiide.com for the a-z your computer more of these nasty vacy, look on the bright side. By D. Booth Adam looking for naughty things you'll list of the typical ones. Any of 'wares than anything. At least you can look forward to probably get a pom ad anyway. those names look familiar? Maybe you should consider tak- being offered great deals on pom Bad news, people. It's 1984 all It's targeted advertising, piracy, Gator, Cydoor, GAIN, lop. Date ing advantage of lower CD prices and illegal gambling, delivered over again. I'm not talking about and Big Brother in one crap-lastic Manager, Precision Time, in exchange for your privacy? right to your .screen. bad retro fashions: I'm talking digital package. Savenow. Searching your hard As a final piece of advice, about Big Brother watching us. Visited Yahoo lately? drive will probably yield these search and clean your computer If you've ever downloaded Somebody knows. Check your common names at least. You might something to your hard drive or Hotmail account 16 times a day? have seen them there before and seen a pop-up ad, chances are h,".ck- Somebody knows it. Ever order assumed they were harmless tiles. Athlete's Xmas list: ers or .seedy advertisers are spying something online with your credit In ca.sc you haven't been paying on you. card? Somebody probably knows attention, they aren't. Spy ware and adware. They are your credit card number. There is hope. divorce, surgery, programs advertising companies Sometimes these 'wares can Spywareguide. com gives spe- send to your computer when you even nest inside some of your other cific info on how to remove these visit certain websites or download and toys often little chew programs, most your web toys manually. certain programs. They all have browser. Visit www.lavasoft.de and different functions, but their com- To Marc Savard: A chew toy. For the non-computer-savvy download their Ad-Aware program. mon bond is that they track a per- To Nathan Parrot; A visit to types out there, "nesting" means It's free of charge, and runs through son's Internet use in order to gather Michael Jackson's plastic sur- geon—one's nose keeps break- Even more web adventures... ing, and the other's keeps break- ing apart. Marrying burning and buying: To the New York Yankees and By Cory Smith Boston Red Sox: Nothing. They Ah, Christmas time. As a catchy already got Gary Sheffield and Definitely not the American Dream Curt Schilling for Christmas. jingle says, it's the most wonder-

Who can forget that cold trek to the everything under the rock and ful time of the year. It's a time to To the NHL: Death to the music store to get your fav band's alternative sun doesn't help, except spend with family and friends, trap, the removal of the red line album on its release day? But times in social circles when I have to get while exchanging pleasantries, {for two- line passes) and the change, along with technology and my two cents in on a particular gifts and maybe some eggnog. elimination of six to eight teams. people too. artist. But while the rest of the working Talk about addition by subtrac-

Well I don't have to walk in the I am very fortunate that world shuts down during that tion.

cold anymore. I sit in my chair at Canada's legal' stance on this issue busy time, the wheels of sports To Kerry Eraser: A gag, some By Jason Bain my computer desk, boot Ka/.aa. is much different than our keep spinning. duct tape, a small white room "

load up anuizouAom and work .American counterparts, but I know tlieir teams and repeated vicwings of Game in lived south of the border, I'd be So, since athletes, Leafs/Kings 1993. away. I am far from the only one that their are bu.sy, 1 6 m lynched by now. Oral least in court and leagues so Bills enjoys this freedom up here in the I'd take it upon my.self To the BulTalo and pleading guilly lo thousands of thought Raptors: creative great white niirth. to draw up a wish list for them. Toronto Some counts of music piracy. And I mean Downloading music is as much To the Toronto Maple Leals: offensive imagination. There are thousands. "I am far from with a part of some peoples' day as eat- A split schedule against the guys from Woodbridgc I am a downloading fiend and 1 the only one ing or sleeping and it doesn't mean Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa souped up Civics and neon lights am luit ashamed to admit it. that enjoys that people aren't buying albums. be 82-<) this that score more than these two Downloading music for free off Senators. They'd downloading An argument is that it draws in year if that were the case. teams. the Internet fuels my passion for many people alter they hear a bit To the No Fun League (NFL): To Bob Goodenow and Gary one of my biggest hobbies, listen- freedom up here more of an album's content than A sense of humour and more cel- Betlman: A tiny closet and a pad- ing to music. In fact, if it wasn't in the great what they hear on the radio or see ebrations like Terrell Owens lock. And they can't come out to for downloading, I wouldn't have white north." on television, creating a inore hon- play until the NHL has a new the wealth of information about autographing a football alter a est industry. touchdown. collective bargaining agreement. music that I do, let alone the cata- Davis: Listen and burn, listen and burn. If it's good, people will buy it. To the Atlanta Thrashers: A To Antonio A hacksaw logues of CD-Rs I have stored I have it down lo an art. My only problem is being able to to get rid of that ball and chain away. playoff berth—after what It's just too easy and until the afford that quality. they've been through, they and some guts to steal the pants I am in college, living on my back in his marriage. powers thai be turn that around, it's Until I can. its CD-Rs and deserve it. own and simply do not have the only going to continue. Who wants sharpies for me. money to buy CDs. Instead, I buy a to pay for music online when you stack of blanks (after 1 try to find It looks like this still it? can download I got all the dirt the bargain stack around 50-73 private dick is going It's also important to note who need, I'm going cents a CD) and fill them with what public! you are really supporting when you to the cops and I want, the way I want. the press buy a CD in a store like HMV, Of course there were difficult Music World or Sunrise Records - decisions to make, like when that #/ mostly the record company who CD came out by that once-so-spe- gives very little share to the artist. cial band that I just can't afford to It's the shows the musicians care But i can't find my buy like I once used to. Of course about, and indeed I go to my share. pantsi Ah, forget Itl growing up is no reason to regret tOtUf l

Humber_ EtCetera December 4, 2003 In Focus Many are the ways to...

Muslims fast during daylight hours Christmas. It is traditionally ^' and eat small meals in the celebrated until Jan 1. It claims Number ... say evenings. This year the month no religious ties, but Kwanzaa began in late October, but because has become a unique African- a display it follows a different calendar, the American celebration that start date is never the same. focu.ses on traditional values of

"[Ramadan] is basically the family, community and self- of festive most religious lime in the Islamic improvement. faith," Israr said. Similarly, in Mexico, Los Eid marks the end of the fasting Posadas marks the beginning of season month, and is treated like a huge the Christmas season. Usually celebration. People get together beginning on Dec. 16, these

with friends and family to feast and nine nights of lights and music diversity celebrate the ideas and lessons commemorate Mary and learned throughout Ramadan. Joseph's search of lodging in By Colleen Rousseau Of course, Muslims aren't the Bethlehem. The last night of only people to take part in religious Los Posadas is Christmas Eve.

With Christmas quickly approach- celebrations around Christmas. But Los Posadas is not the ing many in the Humber communi- Hanukkah, a widely recognized only celebration to feature ty are rushing to string lights and lewish holiday, will begin six days lights. buy gifts. But not all are scram- before Christmas this year. Diwali is a five-day festival bling to get ready. Some students Hanukkah, which means dedica- of lights celebrated in October and staff are relaxing - to them by those who practise the Christmas is just another day. Hindu religion. These five days Humber College's diverse stu- "On Christmas signify the victory of good over dent body represents several reli- evil, and are celebrated by fire- day we just gions, leaving many students with works, wearing new clothes, alternative plans for the Christmas wish all of the and lighting oil lamps. break. Christians we "We don't celebrate some- "It's basically just another day know a merry thing as a replacement to here," said Taymour Israr, a first- Christmas and Christmas around December," year business administration stu- relax and enjoy said first-year law clerk student dent, who practices the Muslim Lavanya Sivasubramaniam. the vacation religion. "On Christmas day we just time." Israr is Pakistani and like many wish all of the Christians we from Middle Eastern countries, he know a merry Christmas, and does not celebrate Christmas. relax and enjoy the vacation Although he's a practicing Muslim, tion, can occur anywhere from late time." he is not as strict about it as his par- November to mid December Like Even though some non- ents. Ramadan, it has no fixed first day. Christian students don't cele-

"My parents don't do gifts, but The holiday revolves around the brate in a religious manner,,

I'll usually get a little something Jewish calendar. many still manage to find little for my younger brother," he said. During Hanukkah, a candle is lit ways of bringing the ChrLstmas

But just because Israr doesn't every night for eight nights and spirit into their homes. take part in Christmas doesn't placed to let bum on a special can- "We used to have a tree mean he's missing out on other hol- dle holder known as a Menorah. when I was younger, but not idays. In fact, a Muslim celebra- These eight candles represent the anymore," - said tion known as Eid marked the end eight days when a small jar of oil Sivasubramaniam. "Now we of Ramadan on Nov. 25. Ramadan burned in the Holy Temple of just put lights up on is the ninth month of the Muslim Jerusalem, according to Jewish his- the house." calendar and a time for worship tory. It is also common to and contemplation. exchange gifts and give chocolate

"It is done to keep the thought in to others. mind that we are not invincible, In Africa, Kwanzaa is a and we can go at anytime," Israr celebration that occurs said. the day after During Ramadan,

For more info on religious celebrations worldwide, check out www.holidayfestival.com.

lU Questions? Comments? This is your last chance before Jason runs for the hills! 8 [email protected] ...celebrate the season Divided holidays difficult time for divorce victims

By Kelly Peckitt the festive sea.son where last year develop a special tradition of their VanDelden also mentioned that pain and work at it, usually the bet-

they did it together and this year own instead. Most important is to it's not only children that find this ter adjustment the child will make." wonder are all Excitemenl, joy and they don't. It really demonstrates let the child help plan whatever time of year hard, that as with the She said that counselling can with emotions associated the separation." they decide to do. child, this could help both the parent or the child, Christinas, but tor students facing What's also common is that As well, she said be the first lime and parents can call the Parents Christmas tor the first time after divorce is a trend that is staying, so not to let the ^^^^^^_^ ^_^_^^^_^ for the parent to Help Line in times of distress. She their parents divorce, this time of learning ways to deal with it are child choose have to face their said calls this time of year about I can be devastating. "I know am year essential. According to where to go for own sad feelings. this subject are very common. all friends old enough to "Last year when my Statistics Canada, 71,144 Christmas. But keeping the The Parents Help Line recieves in school were excited to go home couples filed for separa- "The parents choose which child's feelings in numerous calls about situations for Christmas I was actually tion or divorce in 2000. really need to home I go to, mind is the most created because of divorce, dreading it," said second-year Ontario had the highest work that out but it's nice for important thing. VanDelden said, adding it is good journalism student Jeremy number of divorces between them, them to decide "If you still "the more they can discuss it with Hill. anywhere in because, getting so I know I am feel so filled with other people rather than with the after Hill arrived at Soon Canada and also back to how the rancour and hurt child." school last year, his parents not upsetting the most couples child feels, 'if I and anger, get Hill said, although last had called him to say they either of them." get married in choose mom well counselling Christmas was a disaster, "I felt were getting a divorce. ^^^^^^^^^ 2000. then dad will be because it's pulled in all directions", he is more The news came as a "I would hurt. If I choose inevitably going positive about this year shock to him and he say from a dad, well, then to affect the "I know what I'm dealing with found it even harder kid's per- mom will be hurl So it's a very child. Separation is a really painful now and I know what to expect and because he was not spective difficult and awkward position," process and the more parents are being prepared for that makes it run at home. that they she said. able to .see that and go through the more smoothly." he said.

"Because I was don't Although Hill is 20, he agrees here when every- want to with this advice. V thing happened, hurt "I know I am old enough to it didn't feel rea SAM'S WATCHE choose which home to go to, but to me." he said. it's nice for them to decide, so 1 S "I was not know that I am not upsetting either Specialize in Italian Gold g t) i n g of them." 18K. UK. 10K. through it Another important thing for par- Brand name watches first hand, so ents to know is that not everything Jewellery & watch repair when 1 went is going to be wonderful. Woodbine Centre home I was "As a parent you might want to not prepared for 500 Roxdale Blvd. (416) 674-7317 either be careful not to make it all too the M9W 6Kb Fax- (416)674-7,318 changes." parent's feelings. They might feel positive. You need to be aware and Aren VanDelden, a counsellor very divided," she said, "and feel- ready that there will be moments of for the Parents Help Line, also ing the happiness of Christmas, but real sadness as well," VanDelden affiliated with the Kids Help quite a bit tempered by sad feelings said. Phone, said what Hill was is feeling about poor mom or poor dad." She said that there should be a TRATTORIA (CAPS) not uncommon. To help the child feel better lot of openness about what is going

"If it is a recently separated VanDelden said there are things the on and emotions that are being felt. family, this will be the first time the parents can do. First of all, she said It is common for children to have change in the family structure real- the parent who is not spending ups and downs during these peri- ly is illustrated," she said. "This is Christmas day with the child could ods. Holiday season brings memories and Scrooges By Zoe Hamilton "Then on Christmas we sleep Cassie Whitlam, a manager at Philly Steak in, have a big lunch and then just We.st 49 in Square One, frequent- It may be the season of maxed-out laze around all day." ly sees those with less holiday shopping malls and credit cards,, Second-year paramedic stu- cheer. 6> Cheese Pita but buried in the holiday madness dent Alex Delaney's favourite "There was this one customer are some warm festive memories. Christmas memory is waking up who tried to bargain with me," As far back as Sara Davidson early, but her mom refusing to let she said. can remember she has always had her and her sisters in the living "He insisted that I give him a LOCATED AT: Christmas Eve dinner with her room to see the presents. sale that had happened three TRATTORIA (caps) family at her grandmothers. "I enjoyed creeping around the weeks prior to that day, so I just "Every year on Christmas Eve house with my sisters and playing shook my head and said sorry." we go to church at 5 p.m. then and with our stockings until my mom 'The worst part about the argu- go to a dinner at my Nana's," the let us in," she said. ment was that it would have only first-year Guelph-Humber student The holiday season can also saved him $3," she added. Sy Taste €)^per(eace! said. bring out the worst in people. With files from Jason Bain

Humber_ Et Cetera December 4, 2003 9 Exchange

BuylSlOW By Brian E. Wilkinson Holiday Gift Guide If there's one thing I can't stand Written and compiled by the reporters and editors of EXciiange, we about this time of year it's the term "the business of offer up a ton of gift possibilities to get you through the holidays! Christmas" or about how "com- mercial the holiday season has become."

I don't see it that way at all. With the holidays only a few weeks away, buy- on your list can get something they'll truly I'm not oblivious to the hun- ing presents are at the forefront of many peo- enjoy. dreds of television ads, the huge ple's list of things to do. For those who wander through the mall at a product displays in malls or the The mails now have their holiday hours loss as to what to give family and friends, there ads printed in newspapers. It's posted and they start Dec. 1 giving shoppers are several options: just that I don't look at much more time to cruise the stores. Christmas as being a financial If you aren't sure what to get someone and The Wish List: entity. you want to avoid anything too personal (or 1. Body Shop gift baskets $16 - $30 worse, getting the completely wrong gift for 2. Board games (Mad Gab, Risk, Monopoly, Complaining is NOT fun. someone) then there are plenty of general gift Trivial Pursuit) $25 - $55-h each I ideas that you should feel free to explore. 3. Digital Cameras $129 - $700+ There's something about this Many people rely on small items such as 4. Posters or prints (Unframed) $8 - $20, season that just makes the world lamps or plants and even small Christmas orna- (Framed) $45 - $60, (Mounted) $40 - $50 seem a little more logical than at ments or houses. 5. Plants (and planters) $15 - $50 any other time. For once, people If you want to avoid getting presents like 6. Gift certificates to theatres, restaurants, are encouraged to think beyond those that can't be used much beyond the holi- stores or for personal favours (these can be the themselves, their bills or jobs, Mad Gab and Monopoly are just two days, then try to branch out with gift certifi- most fun for people you care about ) ^., and to value the other people in cates for store chains so that the person 7. Calendars - of the fun games you can buy for popular $20 $30 _^ /?^ their lives. people on your list this season. Christmas only comes once a year, and yet I'm shocked at how many people complain

about it. To me, it invokes mem-

ories of sitting with my family, Toys for tots or toys for adults? It can be debate- the style that you see most kids wearing these

drinking egg-nog, sitting by the able these days as toys are becoming more days. If in doubt, a shirt featuring a show or

fire, playing in the snow and detailed and certainly more expensive. character they like is sure to be a winner

opening presents on Christmas So if you're unsure about what kind of action If truly in doubt, DVDs and video games are morning. figure, doll, or plush toy to get, why not try for an option, but go for older titles that you These days it's budgets, trav- other items that may stimulate the younger enjoyed when you were a kid to avoid the pos-

el time and avoiding annoying member of the household? siblity that mom or dad has already picked it up. relatives. Board games can be challenging and fun I wish that Christmas would involving the whole family. Most games run The Wish List:

extend over the rest of the year. these days for around $30 and a popular choice 1. Harry Potter books $12 - $40

A bit of goodwill and cheer this season is Break The Safe. 2. Break The Safe board game $28.99 should just randomly find its Books are also a great option with series like 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figures $8.99 way into homes as a great way Hany Potter and Lemony Snickett delighting 4. Barbie doll $20 to improve everyone's sense of children worldwide or comic books like 5. Teddy bear $10 -$35 well-being. Superman or the X-Men with their bright 6. Discman $79 - $99 colours and exciting adventures. Parents and 7. Comic books $3.75+ each Ho-Ho-WHOA! friends can read along and enjoy the complex 8. Marvel Legends figures $14.99 each tale while kids enjoy the mystery and fun. 9. Video games $35 - $69 each

The problem surrounding Clothing is also an option but keep in mind 10. Videos or DVDs $10 -$30

Christmas is, of course,

finances. I just don't have the money to do that sort of thing oij

a regular basis, something I am sure holds true for most.

It's not about how much What's a good gift-giving without at least "With DVD burners becoming rela- money you spend or how amaz- one piece of technology that your parents tively cheaper, they are becoming harder ing the gift is, it's about the don't have a clue how to u.se? This sea- to resist." effort involved in showing the son, we predict DVDs, their players, and You can pick up a single DVD-R for

people around you how much digital cameras to swamp homes. around $5 or in bulk with a spindle of 20 you care. DVD Burners are just one of the priced at around $45. Make a gift or make time for things that many people will be looking It's good to have tech toys! each other if money is in short to get this holiday season.

supply. There are ways to do Ridiculously expensive in past years, The Wish List: things that don't involve cash the price of DVD Burners have substan- 1. Rogers Digital Cable Box $199.99

that arc worth more than any tially dropped to the point where one can 2. DVD players $69 - $299+ store-bought present. pick up an LG DVD +\-RW drive for as 3. Bell Express Vu 3120 system $199.98 If, in the end, that means low as $200. 4. Cell phones $0 - $300+

buying presents and contribut- "I would like to bum a lot of family 5. Home Theatre System $199+ ing to the idea of a commercial images and video onto a long-term medi- 6. MP3 player $199 holiday, then that seems a um that won't damage as quickly as con- 7. DVDs $10 -$30

to (no - small price pay pun ventional video tapes," Edin Colak, a sec- 8. Game console $ 1 39 $229 Sony WEGA 27" flatscreen TV: $629.99 intended) to spread a little ond-year computer science student at 9. Computer $700+ cheer and goodwill. York University said. 10. Laptop Computer $1500+

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GMy gifts... "^ass On Buy^ Whether it's the case of the stereo- "I don't And things like lingerie ason Pushee favourites typical guy who just cannot shop acceptable, "said Radek Dudzinski, has grown. or someone just out of ideas, this a second-year marketing student. For 1 1 months of the year I rarely On the veiy top is Christmas there are many gifts you Instead he'll go for other types of watch television. With all of National Lampoon's Christmas can buy for girls. clothing like sweaters or shirts that those reality TV ratings jugger- Vacation which I find myself Anything from a Jelly Belly he's more comfortable with. nauts and 17 types of Law & laughing just as hard at each year ornament for $3 to a luxurious day Order, the boob tube has become as the Griswold family battles at Tonic hair salon spa for The Wish List: and bland. squirrels, coiTsin Eddie's septic $283; there are gifts for girls what- 1. Blow dryer $39.99 Until the holidays arrive. tank and a kidnapping charge. ever 2. Lip Shine $5.99 the price range. When it's too cold outside, I Other favourites include "I definitely want a pair of skis 3. Phat Phami shoes $99.99 look forward to staying in where Scrooged starring Bill Murray, this Christmas," said Heather 4. O.RI. nail polish $11.45 it's warm and cozy to watch some Home Alone (with the ail-but for- Barnwell, a second-year market- 5. Pearl-Linden body cream and TV classics that will help get me gotten Macaulay Culkin), Mr. ing student. bubble - Hair dryers and other salon bath package $30 $40 into the Christmas spirit. Bean's Christmas and A Guys have ideas 6. Groovy Fossil Watch accessories can be a good some $95 Classic animated flicks like Christmas Story aka "You'll shoot '^^^ 'O"" **'°^^ «''**' about what to for 7. Guess purse 9'" ''"''S- buy $30 $90 The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, your eye out, kid!" ets in the $40 - $50 range. girls (in their list. 8. straightener$ 189.95 Rusk A Charlie Brown Christmas Bringing in the kind and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer warm-hearted side of the season and Frosty the Snowman have Guy gifts... are films like Miracle on 34th been favourites of mine since I Street and It's A Wonderful Life. Most people probably have little that focus around hobbies and was a wee lad w.hen I would boot But the film everyone should trouble shopping for guys. Beer, though the price may be a bit up one of the three channels I watch to get them.selves into the sports, video games and a naughty steeper, there is more space to find could receive. yuletide mood is the 1951 classic, magazine will usually do the trick. a gift suited to their individual Now that I think of it, these ' Scrooge with Alastair Sim as Practicality is often the key to personality. seemingly insignificant Ebenezer. most gilts for guys. The gift ideas shows were just as much of New films are added each year are often lacking as people fall The Wish List: -a part of my Christmas as that are destined to be holiday back to buying tools, a tie, or 1. Hockey jersey $100+ (let siwlhe tree, presents or dinner. classics like £//and The Grinch. .something for a vehicle. tering and numbers extra) As the years have gone by So if you need a dose of the Instead of taking the easy way 2. James Bond DVD collection and television feels more stale holiday spirit take some time to out and heading to Canadian Tire, $70 - $90 than ever, my list, of holiday enjoy these holiday classics. try to find out where their interests 3. Free weight .set $30 - $70+ lie and whatever they like to do in 4. LCBO gilt package $I0-$100 their spare time. Use originality in 5. Tickets to the Hockey Hall of

Get a jersey with either the your gift giving. If that fails, pom Fame $12 name of your guy or his fav will do. 6. Playboy subscription $35.97 US player for ever-changing around $100 Also try many specialty shops 7. Sports tickets $8 - $200+ Our work world needs Couple gifts... FANSHAWE people who care. Shoppers are found everywhere Some of the most common COLLEGE .searching for the perfect gift to requests around Humber for girls ^j make their sweetheart fall in love were a ring (guys commit!), while with them all over again. guys wanted stuff for their cars Apply Nov/... Well, maybe now it's happy (decks) or videogames. shoppers, but if you wait too long to our Career Practitioner program! you better know what you want The Wish List: A post-graduate program offered at our St. Thomas/Elgin campus. before time runs out. 1. Tickets to a play or show $25 - Finding the right gift for your $100+ What is a Career Practitioner? boyfriend/girlfriend can be diffi- 2. Friends Trivia Game $3 1 .95 cult. There are many things to take 3. A romantic night at a hotel $70+ Career practitioners help people choose a career and into consideration. 4. Personali/e a l-shirt, underwear, plan for career changes. They assist with job search Don't get me wrong. If you're anything! $25+ strategies, help individuals and businesses manage broke and can only afford to cook a 5. Triple X vouchers at Condom A book from the Condom downsizing, and help people make decisions about Shack downtown with... Kraft Dinner meal for your other Shack (or homemade!) $10 life/work balance. suggestions... half, it's okay. It's the thought that 6. Make a scrapbook $20+ about Jmw to please your partne£'>." counts. 7. Lingerie or silk boxers $21 Where are the jobs?

There is a growing demand for Career Practitioners in Gifts for pets... the private sector, in government, not-for-profits and in schools. Many career practitioners start their own Our pels can often be forgotten objects. business and serve > wide range of clients from with the hustle and bustle of the For those without pets there is to large organizations. Christmas season even though always the option of picking up a individuals

there are plenty of gifts for animals pet or an item for a pet-owning The Fanshawe College Career Practitioner post- of every kind. friend. graduate program begins in September, 2004 and is There are many practical things designed to meet the needs of those who are already like a retractable leash for a dog or The Wish List: working in the field of counselling and those looking the every day cat toy. L Retractable leash $15 - $45

But the pet industry is huge and 2. Small pet cages $30 - $100 for a new career direction. once simple gifts have turned into 3. Pet beds $30 this hll or part-time program, animal extravagance. 4. Pigs ears (dog chew) $2 To find out more about

For example, the basic hamster 5. Nooks for small pets $10 - $30 and how prior education or experience can translate cage can now be a hamster man- 6. Tasty twigs (small pets) $8.99 into credits call:

sion with a myriad of tubes con- 7. Aquarium $30 - $500 Cathy Grondin Services Elgm Truffle is a degu and costs necting multi-coloured plastic 8. Goldfish $1.99 Employment about $14.99 in pet stores. cages with wheels and other 9. Dog or cat $300 -$1000 (519) 633-5200 ext. 232

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Arts & Entertainment The many faces of Andrea Martin

Former SCTV star entertains comedy students at PHOTOS BY AMY WARD Number's Lakeshore campus

By Amy Ward spent the rest of the two hours talk- years ago but they didn't? Learn about being a flash in the pan." she said she likes comedians that ing about her career, her experi- everything you can about yourself The students were excited as come from different characters. Andrea Martin was scheduled to ences on SCTV, My Big Fat Greek I didn't know what it was like to Martin signed autographs and "I think Adam Sandler is hyster- give a two-hour lecture to Wedding, Hedwig And the Angry stand up in front of people as posed for pictures after the event. ical, I think Mike Myers is really writing students Humber's comedy Inclx and starring in her one-woman my.self, that's the journey of what I "It meant a lot because she's funny, Catherine O'Hara makes me last week, but it only look her two show Nude, Nude, Totally Nude, want to talk about today," she said. someone you think you'll never get laugh out loud, Eugene Levy, Joe minutes to tell them all she knows. while offering encouraging words "I've got to be able to stand up to see face-to-face and actually ask Flaherty," she said. "I thought

"I don't really know much about to students. in front of all of you and think that these questions," said Liz Pereira, a Ellen Degeneres in Finding Nemo comedy, I guess I've just done it," "Keep doing what makes you I'm worthwhile, without that leop- second-year comedy student. was hysterical." she told about 120 students gath- laugh," she said. "Who are you, ard coat, without the glas.ses, with- "It's from someone who's actu- At the end of the lecture, facul- in the hall at ered assembly what is your observation on life? out the hats, without the jokes. Am ally been there and done that, ty presented her with a bouquet of Lakeshore campus. "I don't really People are very attracted to truth, I I enough standing here in front of someone you can actually take flowers and the Thalia Award, the know to talk about it. I can how know that from the comedians you you? Now I really do believe it." advice from, so it's really impor- Humber Prize for Outstanding talk about what it's like to be a per- like. That's why Johnny Carson Martin said she feels it is impor- tant. I mean, it's Andrea Martin, but Achievement in the Comedic Arts. it's like to son, what come from a was popular, that's why you like tant for her to speak to others about it's almost not about that anymore. "It's beautiful. I get to keep it?" place of truth, and what it's like to David Letterman, that's why you comedy and her personal stories. It's more about her experiences, she asked. "Usually when schools have a unique voice." like Conan O'Brien, they have a "I think we all like to know that and because she's a female in this hand out awards they keep them

"Just find out what is uniquely point of view that you buy into." there's a pot of gold at the end of industry, too." and put them up in display cases. is what I believe. you. That really The Emmy and Tony-winning the tunnel," she said. "They're all David Downey, a first-year Thank you so much." That is what builds careers. And Armenian-American actress said working hard for something. I think comedy student, said he learned a The Comedy Writing and that, even when you're not work- she even doubted herself at one it's important to know that you can lot from Martin's lecture. Performance (Post-Graduate ing, will give really you a sense of point, and look some time to gel to have success and still have a bal- "It's always good to hear from Certificate) Program is gearing up peace." know who she was. She suggested anced life. Also, I really believe in people who have had a lot of expe- for a night of sketch comedy, "Bye." the students, or anyone for that the craft of it, I really think that you rience in the business that I want to directed by Adrian Truss (Second The hall erupted in laughter as matter, get to know who they are can have a career in comedy with get into. She talked about a lot of City alumnus). Martin away, started to walk just before they delve into their profes- substance." things that I hadn't heard about The $2 event is planned for this two minutes after she took the sions. "It's a really important message from other people in the business." Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the stage. "What would I say to all of you for me to get across. It's really And if you're wondering who Lakeshore campus auditorium. Returning to the podium, she that I wish somebody had told me about the work and not always Martin's favourite comedians are. Tickets are available at the door.

New dating show is full of gay pride

By Crystal Stewart something." dale. The show starts with the con- "Someone smart, .someone who s e ffl 1 This fairy tale is defmitely not a testant choosing from three poten- can make mc laugh, and someone D r^

Disney movie. tial dates, who have 45 seconds to who wears their jeans very, very, ,'.¥:;>•., It's also the first of its kind. {/.Siv.i'.nivrt make an impression. very well," he laughed. "Even if I Fairy Tale is a new dating show "They can do anything from don't find that love connection, the on PrideVision TV in Toronto and, talking, singing, stripping, whatev- whole idea, the whole premise of according to co-producer and er they want," Hiltz said. this is to have fun, and I hope I ^-. director Naomi Hiltz, it's the first After the guest picks one com- have a lot of fun tonight." annual Christmas Concert Saturday, December 20, 2003 8 p.m. dating show where all guests are panion, they go on a date with cam- Hitchcock chose a guy named $45 / $35 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transsexu- eras following their every move. Bruce and they went out for some Special Student Price: $9.99 with I.D. al. One recent guest, Roger dinner and dancing. This evening is a familiar tradition for true symphony lovers. "We wanted to tap into a market Hitchcock, a high school history "We haven't shot the conclusion Get ready to sing along with seasonal favourites including like the gay community that hasn't teacher from Hamilton, said he was yet, so we don't know if it's a Jingle Bells, Ave Maria and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. into and give the been tapped gay excited about going on his first date match," Hiltz said. "All I know Guest Artists. community the same opportunity in 1 7 years. right now is they had a really good Mississauga Choral Society ~ Chrys Bentley, Music Director that everybody else has," Hiltz "There's nothing worse than a time." (905) 306-6000 said. gay man spending Friday night Fairy Tale airs Thursday at 8:30 Living Arts Centre Mississauga said the Free Underground Parking Host Nelson Tome alone, at home with his 20-pound p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. There is www.mississaugasymphonycom variety OrwaC-Wtoat show will include a wide of cat named Valium," Hitchcock currently an open call for contest- Uf» people from leather guys and drag ^ said. ants, and anyone interested can e- queens to "your aunt Bertha who's Hitchcock also responded to mail co-producer Myles Shane a lesbian and lives up in Milton or what kind of man he was hoping to ([email protected]).

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December 4, 2003 1 And the CASBY award goes to By Shawn Loughlin Edge personalities Dave Bookman, and excited Edge contest winners which being joined by Pop. The-57-year old rocker

Brother Bill and Martin Streak made made up a very diverse, yet enthusiastic got the crowd jumping with Little Know it

This year's Edge 102 presentation of the appearances while Alan Cross presented a crowd. All, his latest single. After a brief pause, he

CASBY awards, the annual showcase of quick history lesson on the CASBYs, pro- The Pursuit of Happiness made their busted into the classic Lust for Life, sending new Canadian talent, took place last viding such information as previous hosts, return to the stage to receive the Lifetime the crowd into a frenzy to finish off the Wednesday night and was the hot spot for including Jim Carrey and Paul Schaeffer, Achievement Award and to perform two night. the who's who in Canadian Music. and spoke of an instance when The Pursuit songs, but the highlight of the night came The show, hosted by Dean Blundell of of Happiness was awarded a CASBY by when pre-punk Edge 102's morning show, was soon taken mistake. legend Iggy Pop -What's Up- over by Iggy Pop and Sum 41 performing Four awards were handed out to: Three took the stage and together for the first and only time. There Days Grace (favourite new artist), Billy rocked the crowd For the holidays in T.O. were also strong peri'ormances by Pilate, Talent (favourite new single). The Salads with Sum 41. Sum Gob, and The Dears, performing two songs (north by northeast best indie release) and 41 took the stage By Melissa Green Phillips Square hosts a free out- each. Sam Roberts (favourite new album). first playing two door skating rink beneath the Appearances were also made by David Unlike most other awards shows, the of their own If this season leaves you with a Freedom Arches. The rink is Usher, Sloan and Not By Choice. crowd was an equal mix of industry suits songs, before thin wallet and frazzled nerves, open daily from 10 a.m. until 10 ...but does anyone remember who they are? instead of pulling your hair out, p.m. and skate rentals are avail- take a break from the holiday able. By Shawn Loughlin frontman Moe Berg, walking hoopla and check out what This year, there is also an out- through the parking lot alone on the Toronto has to offer. door market selling "seasonal It was something that my mother way to his car, carrying his guitar, At Nathan Phillips Square, wares" outside city hall. used to scold me for, "You're listen- followed by no one. over 100,000 lights are twinkling Due to growing attendance. ing to me, but are you hearing what I felt that there was .something at the 37th annual Cavalcade of Designs in Ice, the annual Ice I'm saying?" wrong. Lights kicking off the month- sculpture display, has been 1 couldn't help but think of that On a night that Berg and his band long Weekends of Wonder events moved to the Yonge-Dundas saying at this year's CASBY were honoured for such achieve- that will run every Friday and Square. awards. ments as career-.spanning success Saturday until Dec. 20. This year will be the third When my best friend won tickets and innovation, not one fan was The Cavalcade of Lights dis- installment in the ongoing Lord and asked me to go, all 1 could think talking to him, trying to get his auto- play begins each night at dusk of the Rings theme and can be about was the reunion performance graph, nothing. until 11 p.m. and will continue seen from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29. by The Pursuit of Happiness. With Edge listeners lucky through until Dec. 31. Over 20,0(X) kilograms of ice will When Pursuit took the stage, I enough to win VIP passes staying at Featured in the Weekends of be carved over the three-day was excited to see them play a cou- the CASBYs longer than Berg did, I Wonder is event and the ple of songs and receive a Lifetime couldn't help but feel sadness at The Spheres, viewing public Achievement Award, but the rest of how Berg's first night as a lifetime Who the hell is this giiy? a performance can cast votes for the crowd didn't care. The people achiever had ended. I wanna see Sum 41. by Australia's the best' sculp- listened only because they couldn't With the music industry not pro- Strange Fruit tures. turn them off, and afterwards they viding a very long shelf life, those fans. that blends On Dec. 27 gave a standing ovation, only The show was soon taken over who persist should be recognized dance, acro- and 28, Circus because there were no chairs. by Iggy and 41 leaving and respected, by their peers as well Pop Sum batics, and Orange will per- After a brief video history of the The Pursuit of Happiness to quietly as the fans. special form at the band, The Pursuit of Happiness took Can dull, lifeless responses be fall through the cracks. The crowd effects,, "giant Yonge-Dundas the stage to quiet, courteous started to filter out around 10 p.m., expected further down the road luminous Square to wrap applause from the crowd. rather early for a music event, but I when Lifetime Achievement Awards orbs." The up the Designs in The performance was energetic. figured that there must have been are handed to great Canadian acts Spheres will Ice event. The It was obvious that frontman Moe something going on for the artists. like. The Tragically Hip, Barenaked be performed performance Berg still has what it takes. Ladies or Sloan? If a Canadian band Comforted by the assumption of at 7 p.m. each includes chain- But the crowd didn't get it, or an after-party to honour The Pursuit disappears for two or three years weekend. saw juggling, ice appreciate it. of Happiness, I left down, but not without a hit song, are their past suc- In chiselling, stunts, What would have been a high- ces.ses doomed to be forgotten? The out. December, and pyrotech- light for many Canadians, was lost However, when I leaving the Pursuit of Happiness is a prime was Nathan nics. on this young audience of new rock parking lot, I drove past Pursuit's example that all signs point to yes. Reviewed this weel<: Michael Moore's Dude, Where's my Country?

T!tle:Dude, Where's Columbine, seems to have lit a fire ment and the FBI helped roughly whopper of a lie with the ail- George W. "She's like Bruce My Country? I under Moore, giving him the reas- two dozen members of Osama bin American burger. My favourite is Springsteen, Mother Teresa, and I Author: Michael surance that other Americans share Laden's family get out of the U.S. the 'Whopper with Freedom Fries Princess Di all rolled into one," Moore I Publisher: Warner his view that it's time to kick on a private jet - at a time when all (and American cheese): "The Moore writes. "I know, you proba- I Books I George Bush out of the White air traffic was suspended after the French are not on our side and they bly thought I was just writing this |Price:24.95$ h. ^ House. Sept. 1 1 terrorist attacks. may be our enemy!'" stuff about Oprah for a laugh. I'm Dude, Where's My Country? Then, there's the 1997 report With Michael Moore, you usu- dead serious." shapes reports from mainstream that members of the Taliban trav- ally know what you're going to get. And what will Moore do if Bush

media into a series of related edito- elled to Texas when Bush was gov- But Dude really caught me off is re-elected? Maybe move here.

rials that start when Bush lost the ernor to meet with oil and gas com- guard. "Four more years of this insanity,

By Sarah Mann vote in the 2000 election - but won pany executives. The final chapter, titled Bush and suddenly Canada doesn't look the presidency - and explores his "They rolled out the red carpet Removal and Other Spring so cold." Michael Moore's latest offering. policies before and since Sept.l 1 for some of the world's most noto- Cleaning Chores, begins with the This Dude is a good read, espe-

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By Priya Ramanujam "Because the subway itself is erably quieter. so loud, people always have an Lee says what makes hearing

The next lime you decide to pump inclination to turn up the volume, loss so dangerous is most people up tiie volume on your head- thus damaging their ears more." can't detect it. He says it's like an phones, think again - you could be This is of particular concern to "invisible killer." doing 40 years worth of damage to health experts who deal with hear- "It builds up over time, your hearing in just a few days. ing problems. In large urban envi- by day, and most people to studies According on hear- ronments, where there are constant aren't able to tell i ing loss conducted by a group of sounds of traffic, airplanes and con- their hearing is being students at the University of struction, people tethered to ear- damaged," he said Toronto, the average sound level phones try to drown out the outside Norwich and of an ordinary Discman is equiva- sounds by pumping up the volume. Lee agree that lent to that of a lawn mower at full "After frequent use of head- anyone even throttle, at 110 decibels. phones at loud decibels, loud remotely con-

The leader of those studies, sound starts to seem quiet. This is cerned about Jason Lee, a U of T master's grad- when people turn up the volume," their hearing uate of electrical and computer says Professor Kenneth Norwich, should see a doc engineering, says at levels of 110 who supervised the U of T studies. tor or an audiolo- decibels, hearing can be signifi- This adaptation is a result of a gist. cantly affected after only four person's decreased sensitivity to A basic test, straight hours of listening. sound levels, he said, and occurs called an audio- "Duration matters," he said. "If due to overexposure to loud sound. gram evaluates a you're around loud sound for a One of the most common types person's ability to brief moment, the effect is mini- of hearing diseases is known as hear different fre mal, but after prolonged exposure sensineural hearing loss. This dis- quencies at various to loud noise you can induce hear- ease, which damages the ear sound levels. ing loss." canal's outer ear cells, affects a Ashley Wiltshire, a second- person's ability to recognize dif- year comedy writing and perform- ferent sound frequencies. ance student, says she listens to "In most cases people are her Discman everyday, and was unable to hear high frequencies, unaware that it might be haz- high pitches, and lose their ability ardous to her hearing. to comprehend common speech," "My Discman is a part of me," Lee said. she said. "I can't imagine my two- People suffering from the dis- hour it, commute without but I ease may find it increasingly diffi- never would have guessed it was cult to hear conversations in loud that harmful." environments. In addition, sounds People plugged into their music that are usually quite loud to oth- on the subway, like Wiltshire, are ers - car horns, alarm clocks, blar- doing even more harm, Lee says. ing televisions - may seem consid- Biting bed bugs pose problems for Torontonians

By Lydia Dumyn blood meal," Meager said. "They're and other furniture. transmit disease?"

especially pesky because they can While eliminating them is diffi- Entomologist Jerome Goddard,

When tucked in your cozy bed this go a year without feeding." cult, transmission is easy. Meager expert with Pest Control winter season, sleep tight, and liter- In most cases, insects can be wamed. The bugs hide in your Technology Online, explores that

ally, don't let the bed bugs bite. starved by removing the food clothing. When you visit friends at question in his paper published on A recent CBC News report says, source, "but these guys are fero- their place, the creepy critters stay the website, Focus on Public Health: "Canadian bed bug infestations cious, and difficult to get rid of" behind. Most of the time. Meager Do Bed Bugs Carry Disease? have increased as much as 600 per said, people don't realize they're He concluded that bed bugs have

cent in the past decade." sharing their bed until they notice been found to carry various dis- Michael Meager, Toronto pest "These guys allergic reactions to the bites, eases, but they have never been expert and owner of Bugs R Us, which are and depending on proven to transmit them. Goddard's are ferocious, red, says the creepy critters have become individual reactions, can be barely research included a look at HIV and a huge problem in city hotels, shel- and difficult to noticeable, or inflamed, and painful. the hepatitis B virus. ters, hostels, and student residences, get rid of." Humber's student residence staff In his paper, Goddard assures particularly during the last year hasn't had any reports of nibbles. that "for many people the bile is The Cimex lectularius, com- Student Residence Manager nearly undetectable. Bed bug bites monly referred to as a bed bug, Meager suggests spraying with Alli.son Alexander attributes the are generally self-limiting and

is a fiat parasite, about five pesticides. You should also take bug-less beds to their "proactive require little specific treatment other millimetres long, that your entire bed apart, including prevention program." than antiseptic or antibiotic creams

hides in furniture. the frame. Clean it thoroughly, and With SARS and West Nile Virus or lotions to prevent infection." 'They prefer the bed, but have ail the linens cleaned. Don't floating around throughout the past To view Jerome Goddard's

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Humber_ EtCetera 1 6 December 4, 2003 Number Annual craft class to write about show displayed mystery Canadian talent By Kristen Brownell By Michelle Milligan "I walked into a bead store one

If a good mystery novel keeps you day and thought this would be real- reading past your bedtime and you A Humber grad who tums her cre- ly fun, and I started creating these spent your childhood with the likes ative designs into clothing, and an designs," Normann, the creator of of Nancy Drew and the Hardy artist who tums photos of lions into Glam, said.

Boys, then Humber's new creative artwork were but two of 250 artists "They kept coming out of me writing course is for you. at the Metro Toronto Convention and now I have 50 stores which

Crafting Modem Mystery, acre- Centre last week for the 20th carry my jewelry. I think I've alive writing course that will Annual Signatures Craft Show. always been an entrepreneur and I explore the craft of mystery writ- One young artist and entrepre- had to find that one thing that made ing, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, neur, Marija, a Humber theatre me excited."

Jan. 13, at Humber's Lakeshore graduate, owns a clothing compa- Visitors like Sandra Mitchell of campus. ny, Trixie Blue. Her collection, Toronto, doing a little ChrLstmas "Anyone with a keen interest in which she has been working on for shopping, said she loved coming to mysteries can join the course. the past eight years, includes shirts, the show. We've only started to market the underwear, bags and pants. You can see the.se artists' course, but are hoping to attract "I design my own graphics and designs and products at www.trix- about 15 students," said Madeleine incorporate them into my cloth- ieblue.ca, www.speraart.ca, and Matte, manager of communications Student Alisha Trigatti enjoys a drink at the school pub. ing," Marija said. Her first time at www.glamjulz.com. for the school of Creative and the show was good exposure for

Performing Arts. her line she said. "We've offered mystery writing students pour "I've had such great responses in our summer workshops, which and people have been so wonder- What's Ug_ have successfully run for 13 years, ful. It's especially great when cus- attracting anywhere from 100 to stronger drinks tomers really enjoy my work Calypso Christmas: 150 participants," Matte added. because I love creating things and Dec. 4, 40 Prichard "Mystery is a popular genre and it's nice to see them enjoy it too." Ave., starts 7 p.m., we've also decided to expand our think Booths of the 250 Canadian than they is free continuing education offerings." artists, artisans and designers dis- Admission Crafting the Modem Mystery played handmade crafts and pieces will weekly pottery, costs $355 and run Alcohol amount in mixed drinks of art, jewelry, clothes, National Day of from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. until sculptures, glassware, paintings Remembrance and April 20, on a continuing education exceeds estimates by 80 per cent and even African soapstone art. basis. By Angela Homister like enough," second-year child Edward Spera, from St. Action on Violence conflict and youth worker Miranda Eby Catharines, Ont., who travels the Against Women: Dec. The reality of student life may not said. world photographing wildlife, 6, www.swccfc.gc.ca Professor Cathy Vasas-Brown be far from the depictions in It is not hard for students to pour explained how he turns his pictures will journey through the types of movies like Animal House and more liquor then they think they into paintings. contlict and techniques for building Can't Hardly Wait. are. "We travel two to three months Winterrific Festival:

liquor, it would wife and I, to different and sustaining tension and sus- According to a new study, stu- "When drinking a year, my Dec, 6, at Humber will to five destinations around the pense. Students obtain confi- dents are consuming more alcohol be very easy pour four or exotic Arboretum from 10 a.m dence in their ability to create cred- than they realize. shots into a cup with some Coke world," Spera said. to 4 p.m. ible characters, dialogue, point of The Duke University study and call it one drink. Just because "We take hundreds of thousands view and the interweaving of sub- found college students who mix it fits in a cup doesn't mean it's one of reference photos. I come back to plots to divert the reader. Pacing their own alcoholic drinks at par- drink," White said. the studio and essentially recreate Christmas and setting will also be studied. ties put in more liquor than what is White said there should be the photos." Community Supper: "Hopefully they'll [students] considered a ".standard" drink. labels on alcohol, just as there are He's been doing these recre- get a good grasp on what it takes to "In general, students overesti- on food to show how many serv- ations for the past eight years, since Dec. 20 at 1695 write a successful mystery," Matte mate the amount of alcohol in a ings of liquor arc contained in a discovering his talent accidentally. DufferinSt. Call416- said. shot by 26 per cent and the amount bottle of beer, a cooler or bottle of Monica Nermann also stumbled 652-1794 Brown is a graduate of the in a mixed drink by 80 per cent," wine. into her vocation about two years Humber School of Writers program said Aaron White, assistant "When someone picks up a box ago. and a published author. Her first research professor in the depart- of cookies or a bag of potato chips,

novel. Every Wickedness, was ment of psychiatry at Duke one of the first things they often do

nominated for an Arthur Ellis University Medical Center. is look for information about serv-

award in 2001 for best first crime Those percentages come from a ing sizes, calories, etc. Doesn't it novel. Her .second book. Some comparison to "standard" drinks. make sense that these labels should s Reason in Madness, a tale of obses- One beer is 12 ounces, one alco- be placed on drinks that contain

sion and unrequited love is set to be holic drink or shot, 1.25 ounces and alcohol?" White .said. "Grape juice

released in April. one glass of wine, 4 ounces. has them, so shouldn't wine?"

"When I asked her to teach the Schools hand out surveys in White said the study serves as class for us, she was very keen to order to find out how much alcohol an "eye-opener" for some students agree," Matte said. students are consuming. However, when they learn that they actually

If you live to be scared, add the surveys fail to stale how much drink a lot more than they thought.

some thrill to your life by crafting alcohol is considered to be one "We really need to educate stu- your own mystery. drink. dents about how to accurately

For further details and to regis- "When I make a drink I just define a drink, that much is cer-

ter, call (416) 675-5000. pour however much liquor looks tain."

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Guelph-Humber Censoring satire Lacrosse, Canada^s nitional sport? /: By Tim Westmorland "A show like 22 Minutes could never Earlier this year in Dearborn appear on an American By KJra Simpson hasn't gained a great amount of Heights, Michigan, a 16-year-old popularity. Although the Toronto network . . . and still have Even with more action, more team averages the base high school junior was suspended the same level of popu- largest fan fights and more goals than hock- in the NLL, it still only draws half (rom his studies for wearing a T- larity," Rick Mercer, for- ey. Canada's national sport is shirl that his school called offen- mer member of 22 the fans a hockey game doeS;' struggling to find its much needed "There's sive. Minutes, said during an no apparent reason fan ba.se. It wasn't because of bad lan- interview with why it hasn't c^ghlon yet," said Although lacrossft has been guage, sex, drugs or racist remarks from school if he wore a shirt that StudentBODY magazine. Robert Llo^xi. a former top level played for centuries n^Canada, lacrossej,^layer for St. plastered across the student's chest, expressed his disapproval of Jean "[Americans] don't have a history the (first by native Canadia^ft, only Cathaii^ls Athletics, before pro- but because a picture of President Chretien? of satire or appreciating satire. In Canada, poking fun at politi- in the past five years ntg, it tessidnal Canadian lacros.se exist- Bush was accompanied by the They're not really into it." professional reached status with ; "Everyone who's seen it words "International Terrorist." cians is not just widely accepted, Canadians tend to treat jokes ed. it's its first pro-team in the Nations^! Irfves the Bretton Barber's suspension funded by the government. about their country as humour and game."

Lacrosse League (NLL), The -' Lloyd, a Rock seasons ticket caused a lot of debate about free CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes not opposition. It's .something that Toronto Rock. expression in the U.S., and now is celebrating its 1 0th year of pro- makes Canadian culture unique, hplder, says he has only missed The Rock's coach is Les one in five years. raises some important questions gramming and prides itself on and one of the reasons a show such game He added Bartley, who has the best wp/loss that is optimistic about about life in Canada. Would a pulling no punches when it comes as This Hour Has 22 Minutes can he the record in professional lacrosse. future the in Toronto Canadian student be sent home to satirizing Canadian politics. be so successful. of sport The team has won: the NLL because ft's a brand new profes-

Champion Cup four times and is sional sport that merely needs the only Toronto team to win more media coverage. back-to-batk ,^i championships A front row ticket to a Rock

since, the Jgys won the World game is only $40 at the Air Series in 1992 and 1993. Canada Centre, and the 2004 sea-

Even though lacrosse is son starts in January and runs " Canada's official national sport, it through May. , , 'I Canadian athletes sprint past border

By Antonnette Smith his main motivation to make the move.

Steve Nash did it. So did Curtis "The United Sales offers full Joseph. And so did Mike Weir. athletic scholarships. Canada does

What all these famous Canadian not." he said. "I would probably

athletes have in common is they all have to be the best hockey player in

went to American universities. And all of Canada or have a 99 per cent they aren't alone. average to gel a Canadian scholar- According to Simon Eraser ship worth more than a few thou- University's website, every year sand dollars." An exra large double double or a small black decaf... what's your drink of choice? 2,000 Canadian athletes leave Matthew Morris. 18, expres.sed

Canada to play sports for a« similar views. American ^^ "I like football. The U.S. A little taste of hockey legend ^ 7 teams. ^^^^ offers me the chance to do Now, J^^ ^l^a' I '''^'^ and get a free By Mary Presta chain so sentimental to Canadians? Hallett, 20, a Pembroke resident ^*^ the burn- education at the same Named for former Toronto originally from North Bay, said ing ques- time," Morris With over 2,200 locations across Maple Leaf Tim Horton, the chain when he goes home to visit friends tion is, why said. Canada, Tim Horton's is widely was opened by the NHLer in 1969. and family, he does not abide by are young, Y e t known by its cus- Horton, born in Cochrane, the warning on the wall. talented, despite tomers for its Ontario, was signed to the Toronto "I love Tim Horton's. I'm Canadian the number speedy drive- Maple Leafs in 1949. He was addicted. My friends and I slay for athletes fiocking athletes great tasting known as the steadiest defenseman at least an hour, just catching up," to the United States? leaving for the coffee and throughout his 22 years with the Hallett said, while drinking a Tim Perhaps the possibility to some- United States, most know genuine National Hockey League. Horton's extra large coffee. day play for a professional sports that they will not become the next Canadian In 1964, he and partner Ron Tim Horton died in 1974, just team appeals to them. LeBron James or Kobe Bryant. sentiment. Joyce opened the very first Tim 10 years after his coffee and donut The idea of becoming the next Therefore, they do not plan to make But what Horton's in Hamilton. shop swept the country. He was Doug Flutie or Jerome Iginia is a the move permanent. IS it about Tirn Horton's has become a playing for the Buffalo Sabres and tantalizing fantasy. "Playing in the NFL would be Timmy's that place where people go for small was driving home to Toronto from However, it's more likely most nice, but it's not very likely that I makes the social gatherings. a Buffalo game when he got into an Canadian athletes migrating .south will make it there," Morris said. Although a accident and met his tragic fate. just want free education. "So I'm jusi going to the States to sign on the Tim Horton's employs over All stories in this All-Canadian High school student Stephen use my talent to get me a free edu- wall warns 55,000 in its retail chains across section have been reported Goddard, 19, is excited to join the cation, but after that I'm coming cu.stomers can Canada, 760 at its head office in and written by Guelph-Humber ranks of those going down south to back home. Canada is all that I stay for a max- Oakville, and has five distribution media studies students. play college level hockey. know. I love this place. I could imum of 20 centres across Canada. According to Goddard, money is never live anywhere else." minutes, Jason

Huinber_ EtCetera 20 December 4, 2003 ^ Guelph-Humber Guelph-Humber

Guelph-Humber streeter: Students settle the score on false Canadian-isms

Jess Lawrence, 2nd year Pam Demesa, 2nd year Adam Schwabe, 2nd year Media Studies Program Business Program Computer Co-op Program

"Damn igloos!" "How we talk. Aboot and all "Nothing's particularly funny

- that stuff 1 don't actually talk anymore because it's all been

like that." so overused. It's boring." 1

Phil Edwards, 2nd year Business Admin Program

"That we love bacon."

PHOTOS BY LESUE FLEISCHER Guelph-Humber

All Stories in this Ail- Canadian artists strive Canadian section have been reported and writ- ten by Guelph-Humber for American success media studies students

By Lisa Copeland and Mary DJ at Lakehead University, said. ing to the U.S.

McLoughlin "Going platinum in Canada is a big The group only had a small "Whether or not artists get more of 58 million people as opposed to deal for most artists, but having Canadian fan-base in the early publicity and sales in the U.S. the same five per cent in Canada Canada is home to many talented stages of their career. They soon doesn't really matter in the end. If resulting in about one million in musicians, but being successful in realized that to be successful, they they're proud of being Canadian, sales. the U.S. is often more important needed to establish themselves in I'll buy their CDs and play their Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, and financially lucrative for artists the American music industry. music on my station," Albani .said. Nickelback and Our Lady Peace than being successful in Canada Swallowing their Canadian Jeff Gill, an up and coming "Cracking the are examples of Canadian and usually a lot easier. pride. Finger Eleven moved to L.A. R&B artist, says he has learned a U.S. market is a bands/artists that made it to the top Canada is the sixth largest and within a couple of years were valuable lesson about making it in big deal - it can of the charts by succeeding in the music market in the world, behind well known throughout the U.S. the Canadian music industry. make or break a U.S. prior to in their home country. the U.S., Japan, England, Germany The size of the target market is "As a musician, you have to be Other groups like Barenaked and France, but it only represents career." partially to blame for the flock of able to wear your heart on your Ladies, The Tragically Hip and the 2.2 pel" cent of the world's market artists heading south because sleeves, yet know when to change Crash Test Dummies were able to sales, while the U.S. represents agents commonly sign on with per- your shirt." enjoy success both in Canada and approximately 38 per cent, accord- centages. For example, agents the U.S. and still return to tour in ing to Music Business Canada and that same success in the United often mu.sic will target about 10 say Canada. the Business Communications Slates, the world's biggest market? per cent of the U.S. population.

Company. That's an achievement." If agents can sell a record effec- the U.S. is "Cracking market a Originating from Burlington, tively, even to ju.st five per cent of - big deal it can make or break a Ontario, Finger Eleven, formally the U.S. population, that will career," Bryn known as Rainbow Butt Monkeys, exceed over half of the Canadian

f Albam, a made their way to the top of the population, in the U.S., five per

Billboard charts only after relocat- cent would result in a target market Pakistani rap group treats everyone as simply Canadian

Rappers promote multiculturalism in their songs.

By Sahar Deshmukh general teenage population, but politics to hip hop and the state of also by adults of various ethnic music," Omar said, and the other The Canadian group Iron Crescent backgrounds. They promote mes- two members agree. relea.sed its first album last week. sages about unity and racial dis- "There are more opportunities The three Pakistani singers, crimination, encouraging people to available for young Canadian Kamal Akhtar, 18. and brothers treat each other simply as artists as the Canadian music

Omar, 18, and Kashif Kamran, 21, Canadians. industry is decentralized and not first started lo show off their talent One of their .song lyrics is "I still very well established yet," Akhtar while attending high school by per- got your back whether you're added. forming at various talent and cul- Buddhist, Christian or Jew, Sikh, The group wants to produce tural shows. Muslim or Hindu," emphasizing their songs independently and con-

Mississauga resident Akhtar and the significance of equality among trol their underground lyrics like, the two brothers, from Markham. various religious groups in Canada. "Is George Bush on crack/ trying to address political and religious "We are Canadian singers who start a war with Iraq?" as they issues in their raps - the highlight happen to be Muslim and talk worry that many record companies of their songs. They want their about everything from religion and would try to censor them. Members of Iron Crescent from left to right: Kamal .songs to be hoard not only by the Akhtar, Omar Kamran and Kashif Kamran Group says nationality not a barrier, trust your instincts

By Isabella Topalian Paul Hawley said. "We never really fell we were that we were on the right track," Canada on a few occasions, for two

Motivation is the key to success enduring any hardships at the Hawley said. or three months at a time.

The band Hot Hot Heat builds and that can overcome hardships for beginning because it was our While emerging in the Canadian Radio stations played a major refiects Canadian music culture, this band. labour of love, but we always felt music scene. Hot Hot Heat toured role in promoting the new artists creating music diversity and using and an overall Canadian cultural Canadian symbols as fashion state- heritage. incnts that separate them from "A radio station can establish other artists. new Canadian artists, by introduc-

The Victoria. B.C. -based band ing them and their music to a spe- was forined in 1999, with its own cific demographic," said Jill Avery, unique cimibination of pop, rock Z103.5 music station promotions and disco-funk, from the sounds of assistant. the •60s, "TOsand'SOs. The band has advice for future

"The thing that separates us Canadian music arti.sts: "Always from other artists is that we wear do what you think is right and trust the Canadian flag stitched into our your instincts. Also, do not worry suits and clothes, in exclusively red about your nationality, good music and while," Hot Hot Heat guitarist Hot Hot Heat members from left to right: drummer Paul Hawley, bassist Dustin will connect regardless." Hawthorne, guitarist Dante Decaro and vocalist Steve Bays.

Humbert- ^ Et Cetera December 4, 2003 23 Sports Hawks get redemption

Women ^s volleyball team sweeps Fanshawe, atones for Number Cup semi-final loss

By Josh Grunberg season after sweeping the Central West division, trailing the built a 15-12 lead, and soon bodies for the team," Wilkins said. Fanshawe Falcons in London last first place Nipissing Lakers (6-1) stretched that to 19-14 as the The third game saw the Hawks vol- The Humber Hawks women's Friday night 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25- by four points, although the Hawks Hawks called a timeout of their return to how they played in the leyball team stretched its unbeaten 20). have three matches in hand. own. first game, using their powerful streak four to start the to matches The Hawks sit second in the The loss was the first for Wilkins may want to remember offence to their advantage, winning

Fanshawe this season and dropped what he said to his team as the the game 25-20. A monstrous kill

their record to 8- 1 . The win by the Hawks battled back and closed the by Hawks veteran Kirsty Hawks was redemption for gap to 24-22, then proceeded to Goodearle sent a Fanshawe player Humber after losing to Fanshawe score four straight points to take sprawling backwards and nearly

in the semi-finals of the Humber off her feet. Cup last month. The offensive prowess of the "We had a score to settle. They Hawks sees rookie Amanda Arlette beat us at our own tournament," sitting in second place in OCAA Hawks middle Risha Toney said ''We had a scoring, averaging 4.6 points per after the game. "Last time we real- score to settle. game, while Elizabeth Salas (3.9) ly underestimated them, but this They beat us and Goodearle (3.8) are in the top time around we knew what to 10 of league scorers. expect." at our own While the offence on this team In game one, the Hawks got off tournament." is clearly the Hawks' strength, the to a quick start, reminiscent of the defence, which was the team's Humber Cup match. At 9-3, the weaker area to start the season, has Falcons were forced to take a time- improved immensely and appears

out to regroup. The timeout had lit- to get better with every match the

tle effect as the Hawks continued to the game 26-24. Hawks play. pound the ball, and block many "I just told them to believe in In a scheduling change, the

Fanshawe kill attempts as they ran themselves and we have so much Hawks will play at home to the score to 19-12, and then put the faith in each other that we have to Canadore this Saturday at noon, game away. be willing to go that extra mile for and also at home to Nipissing on In game two, Fanshawe came the team. And they did that for the Sunday at noon. The game against out hitting hard and finding holes last seven or eight points of the Nipissing was originally scheduled Elizabeth Salas goes for the kill in the Hawks win over in the Hawks' defence. Fanshawe game. They really sacrificed their for tomorrow. Fanshawe. Humber sits in second place at a perfect 4-0. V-ballers get Falconed up

By Christina Bernardo Burton said. "We came out rela- won the third and fourth sets tively strong in the first game and respectively, 25-20, 25-17. Three players subjected to After an excellent match against after that, we got lazy - unfocused, "We didn't compete tonight," Redeemer College last Tuesday, and dropped three straight (sets)." head coach Wayne Wilkins said. random drug test after game Humberts men's volleyball team The Hawks led throughout the "(The) first set we did. We played By Josh Grunberg their team therapist before taking couldn't carry over the momentum, first set and won 25-18. Taking as individuals tonight and you're lost to Fanshawe 3-1 it. and College advantage of Humber's mistakes, definitely not going to win champi- After Friday's men's volleyball "They know that everything Friday night. Fanshawe came back to win the onships by playing that way." game. Brad Thompson, Dave "It was a very frustrating to it second set 25-16, and Humber Humber held leads in all of the Hartshorn and Jeffer Chiem were they take they need clear by game," second-year player Darryl seemed to lose focus as Fanshawe .sets, but the many mistakes gave subject to a random drug test, us first," Georgina Knox, thera- Fanshawe a chance to win. administered by the OCAA. pist for the Hawks men's soccer "They killed us on runs, they Results of and women's - ' had a couple five, six, seven point the test won't ^^^^^^^^^^ volleyball runs," Wilkins said. "Only in the be known for team, said. first game did we go on a run and two weeks. "Everything problem. You've got to ''...these aren't that's the Under goes by us." stop the runs and we didn't do OCAA regu- kids, these are "We help that." lations, any college students them as much He also said that because the player can be [and] they know as we can, but Hawks won the game against tested without these aren't Redeemer, his team wasn't as pre- warning. what to do." kids, the.se are pared going in to Friday's game. Some com- ^^^^=S=ii college stu- "Sometimes we rest on the fact mon medica- dents [and] that wc had a good game and we tions and they know think that every game is going to be pharmaceutical drugs may con- what to do," Humber coach Chris like that." Wilkins said. "We don't tain banned substances. realize that the games we win are Illegal drugs such as cocaine Wilkins said. because we worked hard." and marijuana will also show up. Penalties for a positive test

The Hawks next home games While all athletes were given range from player suspension or

are against Canadore College on a list of banned substances, they expulsion, to team disqualifica-

The Hawks got down and dirty against Fanshawe Friday Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and Nipissing are expected to run everything by tion. night, but still lost 3-1 to the Falcons. University on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.

Et Cetera 24 December 4, 2003 1

T5fFSIde_ Lords bow down to GrossMisconducL By Joe By Cory Mucio men's hoops squad Smith

By Jesse Grass rebounding, bringing down nine ishing with 10 overall and five Let it go boards and adding an equal nine rebounds and two steals. Fraser screwed In their last before the game points. The Hawk's next home game is Dougie This past weekend, veteran Christmas break, the Humber Roger 'Big Daddy' Scott had on Thursday Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. College men's basketball team look NHL referee Kerry Fraser offi- nine points in the second half, fin- against the Mohawk Mountaineers. Ten years later, after Kerry to the court to play an exhibition ciated his 1,500th NHL game, Fraser was honoured for refer- game against the Durham College and this distinction was cele- eeing his 1,500th game, it's time Lords and defeated them 84-49. brated before the Leafs-Rangers to bury the hatchet once and for The Hawks dominated the home game on Sunday. It seems fit- all. the beginning against a ting that such an accomplish- game from Fraser cost the Leafs a weaker Lords team, moving the ment would be acknowledged chance for the Stanley Cup in in front of the Leafs. ball well and finding the open man 1993. 10 take an early lead they never For Leaf fans, this is a The bad' memories were

. linquished. painful memory to bring up, but mostly buried, but now they are In the first half Aron Bariagabrc you can't mention Fraser and being replayed as Fraser pon- and Neriya Tsur both picked up 12 the Leafs in the same sentence ders his career and finally points and four rebounds. without remembering game six admitted he blew the non-call. Bariagabre also had four steals, of the 1993 conference finals I remember it vividly. which led to six of his points on the between the Leafs and the Doug Gilmour goes for the nighl and was selected as Kings. puck. Wayne Gretzky reaches to number's player of the game. Everyone and their cousin lift Gilmour's stick and hooks After missing four games with has an opinion about the infa- him on the chin. Gilmour falls an ankle injury. Tamique Young mous "non-call" on Kings cap- to the ice, and once he gets up. had six points and three rebounds lain Wayne Grelzky after he wipes the blood from his chin. for Humber in the first half, helping clipped Leafs forward Doug I can still see Kerry Fraser the Hawks take a 43-21 lead into Gilmour in the jaw, drawing taking a closer look at Gilmour, the half. blood that was clearly vi.sible by as if he needed anymore evi- It was more of the same for the viewing audience, but dence that the Great One was Humber in the second halt with the seemed to go undetected by guilty.

starting on an 1 1-0 run. Fraser. What hurt more was that Hawks But instead of getting a Jamaal Fletcher Gretzky went on to score the started things major penalty and being tossed off by going three for three game winner in overtime. from from the game, which was the behind the arch and finishing with Before I get a bunch of hate rule 10 years ago, Fraser and his

1 points and three rebounds. mail from angry Leaf fans, I seemingly blind linesmen The Hawks pounded Durham 84-49 in an exhibition game agree that Fraser missed the Dejvis Begaj led the Hawks in Tuesday night at Humber. "missed the call," which would call, and even Fraser admitted be like you or I missing in a this fact during an interview on game of 'Pin the Tail on Rita Saturday. But what I have trou- McNeil.' ble understanding is why Leaf Lady Hawks steal It just doesn't happen. fans truly believe that Fraser So, instead of die Leafs hav- cost them the series. ing a five-minute powerplay So Fraser ejects Gretzky and no Gretzky to deal with, ol' after the high-stick on Gilmour. Algonquin's Thunder Weiner ended up scoring the Does that guarantee the Leafs overtime goal a minute later and would have won game six? then playing what he said was Gretzky was the Kings premiere 71-56 win in Ottawa maintains unblemished record his best game in Game 7 as the player, but the Kings didn't Kings eliminated the Leafs. By Luis Henriques first half, the Hawks went into the "Bui once our offence started make it all the way to the finals There's no question that the half up 31-21. going, that's what got us up by so on his skill alone. players decide the outcome of a Neither the long bus ride nor the The Thunder came out strong to much." The emotion of playing game, but there's also no ques- refereeing questionable could stop begin the second half, out.scoring Sarah Moxley led Humber with game seven at the Gardens tion that Fraser and the other the Humber Hawks women's bas- the Hawks 12-2, but that's when 17 points, adding five rebounds and should have been enough to officials cost the Leafs Game 6, ketball winning team's three-game the Hawks offence broke the game four assists. push the Leafs ahead, but they and quite possibly the series. streak. wide open. "We started kind of slow but in simply let the game slip away, The whole episode has taken The Hawks beat the Algonquin "In the second half our offence the second half we picked it up," and this isn't Fraser's fault. on a Ray Finkle sort of mentali- 71-56 in Ottawa Thunder Saturday, came together. We ran our plays Moxley said. While Leaf players may ty, as Leaf fans blame Fraser for improving to 4-0, despite the and it was a good game for us," Moxley played a strong game, have put this incident behind prolonging their Stanley Cup inconsistent calls from the refs. Fayola Crefl said. taking the ball lo the basket and them, fans sure haven't, and drought and have taken it out on "Even though the officiating Crefl .scored 1 1 points, adding twice laying the ball in through they will make sure to let you Fraser's parents over the years. wasn't the greatest, didn't let it we five rebounds, five a.ssists and eight traffic while being fouled. know anytime talk of this series According to a Toronto Sun us." get lo Hawks coach Denise steals, one of them leading to an Five of the 10 Hawks' players comes up. story about the issue. Eraser's Perrier said. end-lo-end layup through Iratnc. finished the game with at lea.st Well, to these fans I say, "if mother still keeps a whistle started off The Hawks the game The Hawks re-look the lead in eight points. jfs and buts were candy and beside her phone for when bitter slowly, but their defence out came the .second hall, thanks to a 12-1 key to the Hawks offensive nuts, we would all have a Merry A Leaf fans call to vent. strong and held them in the game mn, and let Iheir defence shut down outburst was Iheir ability to turn Christmas." While of little consequence until their offence picked up the the Thunder the rest of the way. Algonquin's turnovers into points. After Fraser's comments, now, it's comforting to know at slack. "I thought defensively we "Algonquin made mistakes and maybe Leaf fans can finally least one Fraser knows how to going a 12-4 to Alter on run played really well. Thai's what kept we were able to capilali/.c and thai start enjoying theirs. blow a whistle. the lead lake midway through the us close," Perrier said after the win. helped put us ahead," Perrier said.

Humber_ Et Cetera December 4. 2003 25 Fans feel secure at Westwood Number gym By Andrew Hopkins

Fears about playing or attending offers students hockey games at Westwood Arena due to the crime in the Rexdale area are unfounded, according to hock- a good sweat ey dad Barry Mooney. "I've grown up in Rexdale pret- ty much 30 years of my life and No charge for break out as a result of lack of I've been coming to hockey arenas equipment. for that entire time as well, and I've IHumber The gym hires roughly 10 never really felt safer in the arena." Health and Fitness students, and

Taylor Mitchell, a 22-year-old students as they gain more experience and player who participates in a men's move into the last year of the pro- league, also isn't too concerned. By Kristine Hughes gram, the students can personally "The thought of fear while train with Humber staff for a flat going to play hockey has never hit Humber students who want to rate of $25, according to Fox. work out this winter need look no Although personal trainers are me, and I don't think it ever will," Most hockey players and their parents say security is not available for a fee, he said. "But I do know well- an issue at Westwood Arena. further than the school's gym. most of the enough not to bring valuables to The Humber gym gives stu- personal training clients are staff the rink because you never know Tough 4-2 loss to Seneca dents here the chance to get or community members. Most what can happen." active in the weight room, on the students find the $30-35 for a per-

Big Brother is on Westwood's cardio equipment and during fit- sonal trainer too costly, even ness classes. They can even though these rates are relatively side, as there is a camera outside Sting attack the front entrance, three cameras engage in some floor sports such cheap compared to personal train- set-up in the warm area, two cam- as hockey and basketball. ers at other facilities, Fox said. those who want the eras by the dressing rooms and a grounds Hawks The facility is open from 6:30 For camera in each rink to keep an eye a.m. until 10 p.m. on weeknights expertise of a professional with- on everyone in the building. and from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on out the costs of a personal trainer, weekends. there is good news. Athletics has Management does make it clear at Westwood is increased the number of group that they are not responsible for Although the gym free to Humber students, there is a fee classes and spread them out after lost goods. The Sting then scored halfway Two goals in the for non-Humber Fox noticed Mooney says he is more con- through the third, while the Hawks cerned about the action that takes students. Athletic how busy second period responded with a goal of their own ^^"^""^^ ^^^^^^*'^™'''^ place the Director Doug Fox the lunch- during game. from Seth Gray two minutes later "Really, the only safety that sees this difference hour classes too much to but that would be all the offence the as a philosophical "The gym here had become. we're worried about is what's on Hawks could muster. well overcome for thing, saying he is Gray the ice and how the players are The loss was also a costly one at Humber protected," he said. has avoided stu- user- suggests that men's hocl

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Humbet— EtCetera 26 December 4, 2003 Humber grads in the sports media

By Phil Messina Jr. ducer when she started producing McLean says he is very proud of sports editor of the Aurora Banner. Jason Thom who works as a in 1996. Kouleas graduated from the accomplishments in his career. Buffery says he enjoyed work- reporter. Thom also graduated

To become successful in the field the Journalism post-grad program "I achieved my career goals, for ing on Olympic sports because it from the Journalism program. of sports media in Toronto is a and is now a senior producer with the most part. I've produced at the gave him a chance to travel the "I would say that the faculty at tough challenge. TSN for Sports Centre. last two Olympic games in Sydney world. He wrote Olympic sports Humber gave me the "ins" to gel

But many Humber graduates "When I went to Humber they and Salt Lake," he said. "I am now for 15 years and is now covering where I am," he said. from the Journalism-Print and had internship programs," she said. looking forward (o my new posi- the Raptors for the Sun which he Thom says that he has no goals Broadcast program and the Radio "So with a lot of perseverance and tion of overseeing most of TSN's says he doesn't enjoy as much. because 'there are new goals every- and Television program have found help from Mel (Tsuji), I managed important properties." Buffery says that in order to be suc- day in the field' and says lo be suc- successful jobs in this city. to start a weekend internship at Former Humber student Steve cessful you must have the right atti- cessful in this field you must pay

"If it weren't for the internship TSN. Thai's how I began my tude. your dues." that Humber provided. I would career here." "Dealing with people in the "I worked for free for about six have never got in at the Score," Kouleas says sports reporting business is crucial. I've seen so years of my life while working said the Score's Sid Seixeiro who involves a lot of hard work and many interns come into this depart- another job to pay my bills. At one graduated from the Radio and dedication, but is very rewarding at ment with the wrong attitude and point I was working four different

Broadcast program. the end. Stories she has worked on eventually get dumped," he said. jobs," he said.

An on-air broadcaster at the include the NHL Stanley Cup play- "On the other hand, the guys who "The sports media field is a Score television network, Seixeiro offs, Mario Lemieux's return to the have come in without a big ego and tough field to become successful in has been reporting there since NHL and the World Figure Skating have worked hard have stuck and all future journalists must be 1998. His first job in the sports Championships. around." ready to sacrifice their time in media was at an internet radio sta- One of Kouleas' co-workers is Buffery's goal at the Sun is to order to succeed," Kouleas says. tion called "Virtually Canadian", Paul McLean who graduated from one day become a general sports "If you want to get into this field where he co-hosted a hockey show Humber in 1988 with a diploma in columnist. of work you must be "prepared to called 'OFFSIDE'. Journalism. He has been producing Another journalism grad Dave work crazy hours because sports At 26, Seixeiro says he is very at for past nine years and keeps as TSN the Cadeau busy by working a take place at night and during fortunate about what he's doing was recently promoted to executive reporter at the Score, a producer for Score anchor Sid Seixeiro is weekends. Its not a 9-5 job but if and where he is today. producer. He produced NHL, CFL, 'The Big Show' at the FAN 590, a graduate of Number's you love sports, love to write and "I've achieved more than I curling and the NBA but now as an and as a floor director at Leafs TV. Radio and Broadcasting are passionate about TV, then this could ever hope for," he said. executive producer he will oversee program. "Attending Humber gave me a career is amazing," she added. "There are still a few goals I would productions such as, football, golf, huge push. I was in the post grad- Other Humber grads that can be like to achieve, but overall I've international hockey, curling, Buffery has worked for the Toronto uate program," he said. seen in the sports media include been extremely lucky." NBA, and MLB baseball. Sun for over 18 years but started Cadeau's career goals are to one TSN's Steve Argintaru, Tim Another Humber grad is Sofie "Attending Humber was great. out with gigs at the Soccer day be solely on air or in manage- Moriarty, Kolin Jones, the FAN Kouleas, who has been working for It gave me some practical knowl- Illustrated magazine, the ment, whether in television or 590's Eric Smith and the Score's TSN for just over 10 years. She edge that allowed me to get in the Mississauga News, the radio. Fantasy Forecaster Derek Snider. was the station's first woman pro- industry," McLean said. Mississauga Times and was then Another Score employee is Number varsity Xmas schedule CLASSIFIED ADS Men's Basketball: Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. vs. George Brown at Humber; Dec. 17 and 18 Seneca Tournament; Dec. 28, 29, 30 Ryerson Tournament; Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. vs. Niagara at Welland; Jan. 13 at 7: 30 p.m. at Sheridan MONTREAL AT NEW YEARS Downtown Hotel and Bus. Dec. 30-Jan 1. From $139/Quad. Women's Basketball: Jan 9, 10, 11 Tournament Seneca Hotel from $69. Book Now and SAVE!! Guaranteed Lowest Price. Book Friends GO FREE!! www.Rooms2Party.com Men's Volleyball: Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. vs. Nipissing at Humber; Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Thames Travel (Todd) 1-800-962-8262 vs. Canador at Humber; Jan. 2, 3, 4 Fleming Tournament at Peterborough; English Support/Teaching available to Speakers of Other Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. at Georgian; Jan. 10 All Star Game at Redeemer Languages - Contact: Garry at 1-519-938-2689 or

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