Students march for PowerShift initiative. See Page 7 Pink tour rolls through Oshawa. See page 15
VOLUME XL ISSUE 3 OCTOBER 16, 2012 Great showing at Nationals Future SA executives may be hired
Shay Hardy
The Student Association has recommended changing the elected VP positions to hired ones. The main difference between the two is accountability. The elected VPs are account- able to the students as well as the SA president, where the hired people would be account- able mainly to the SA president. This decision doesn’t sit well with everyone. “It is a huge step backwards in the demo- cratic process,” said current () # & % Johnson. “If you take away the Kris Cuaresma students’ right to vote you take away the sense of community.” BRIGHT LIGHTS: ! " " ! ! See Elected Page 3 UOIT creates a new way to learn
Adam Mercer teractive teaching tools were called educational video games and were designed with fun in UOIT’s Game Development mind while learning was a by- and Entrepreneurship program product. isn’t all fun and games – seri- UOIT has been gaining a ous games are becoming a big reputation from TKA appear- part of the program. ing in publications. Faculty and In 2009 UOIT teamed up students of UOIT’s game devel- with three surgeons from Mt. opment program intend to use Sinai teaching hospital in To- the framework of TKA for other ronto to create a serious video serious games. The formula game to help surgery students can be applied to any teachable study. The game teaches the process of total knee arthro- circuit boards, or even conduct- #$% & ' ( " " plasty, from which the game ing a proper interview. got its name, TKA. It has since TKA is a point-and-click THE FIRST SERIOUS GAME FROM UOIT: ) " * been completed and imple- + , " mented into the surgery pro- The game works like this: inter- gram. active objects glow, and upon clicking an object a series of users can not fail the game, but gery. Previously students were UOIT and its team of sur- kind at UOIT and it is the be- options appears. Each option is every incorrect option selected given books and they couldn’t geon advisers wanted to create ginning of a new era of video a step in the process of the knee remember the steps after read- an affordable game that anyone games. For years games have surgery to be selected in the and grade. The game helps stu- - could pick up and understand. been used to teach children, correct order. dents remember through rep- ence the steps to help them The average price tag of a simu- but that is changing. When the wrong step is se- etition. P " # lator is about $300,000, ac- Serious games have adult lected a window will pop up “TKA is designed for study- primary programmer for TKA. # %& R learning in mind. These games - ing, it was built for students to “If they remember the process necessarily have a price tag are more sophisticated and - play over and over before an and steps they can focus on the because it is not available to have no focus on entertain- er step and then the correct op- hands-on, and make better use the public but it is playable on ment. In previous years in- tion can be chosen. This means the process of this kind of sur- of their time in the O.R.” home computers. 2 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus Durham gets a little more artsy
Sarah Crookall The Chronicle
Toward the end of each Sep- tember, Durham Region gets a little artsy and a tad cultured. As Culture Days returned for its third year, residents partici- pated in cultural events across the country, at no cost. Because Culture Days is a volunteer-run festival, Sept.28- *+ and amateurs to gather in cel- ebration of creation. With more than 50 events, Durham was a leading region in the number of services offered. Oshawa’s Robert McLaughlin / - shops in the name of Culture Days. 6 - ter and mixed media abstract different age groups on Sept. 30. “(Culture Days) is very im- < R Sarah Crookall access to the resources,” said Shannon Bowdring, abstract CULTURE DAYS: Shannon Bowdring, mixed media collage abstract instructor, hosts a free workshop at Os- mixed media collage instructor. hawa’s Robert McLaughlin Gallery for interested residents in the Durham Region. O& them an opportunity to pro- Bowdring. but by the end it’s incredible to communications at the RMG ers. duce at home, or go into a gal- For her, volunteering was a see what they can do.” said that because the instruc- An unveiling of the pub- lery they normally go into, or no-brainer because it affords Starting with the basics tors offer their services many lic sculpture Upstart II by go to an event they wouldn’t people who don’t have enough and the how-to of character people can experience the gal- Clement Meadmore was ini- normally see, it just expands N - lery who normally wouldn’t. # that idea of what culture is.” to learn how to create art. amples for his students, then “Because everything is free and Days on Sept. 27, but is post- > - # ? has them create their own. it’s volunteer-run, it offers a poned until further notice. shops encourage students forgo Howe said he considers vol- O< Q lot of opportunities to people, So, why is Culture Days vital to fear and use anything to put to unteering part of his job. “I P O especially students or seniors Durham and all of Canada? canvas. love seeing people improve,” doesn’t really have a lot going who are maybe lower income “Music and art and culture From tape to feathers and O@ on. Every person that can help, to come and do an art program experience are what brings joy cloth, the objective is to expand start off at the beginning and they should.” that maybe they wouldn’t be to a lot of people’s lives,” said Jacquie Severs, manager of able to do otherwise,” said Sev- Severs. Schooling beyond school Career Services hosts graduate studies expo
and the U.K. Andy Ghaith Monica Aggarwal, manager The Chronicle of career services at UOIT, said the expo was a good opportuni- An expo for continuing edu- ty for students to get informa- cation was held on campus last tion on how to continue their Thursday, Oct 11. studies post-graduation. Representatives from 40 col- “It’s essentially a good op- leges and universities, mostly portunity for students pursuing Andy Ghaith from Canada, offered informa- further education. We have the tion on education post-grad- space here to host it and it of- EDUCATION EXPO: Representatives from over 40 colleges and universities, uation. The expo was held in from as far away as Australia, spoke to students about post-graduate programs. gyms 3 and 4 on campus. Rep- out more information,” said resentatives set up booths with Aggarwal. UOIT and Durham ing to school now. The mar- tatives from schools outside of duction. brochures, cards and pens. The College had booths set up offer- P the province. Awadh said continuing edu- event was organized by career ing their own students informa- Khattab. Yasmeen Awadh, senior re- cation after graduation is im- services. tion on postgraduate studies. Khattab said continuing # portant because its gives stu- Schools offering post-grad- Betty Khattab of the Man- education would give students for Digital Media, represents dents a chance to explore op- agement Development Centre a step up on the rest.“Things numerous schools in British tions in their career. pharmaceuticals and others at UOIT said she believes it’s are changing so fast [students] Columbia. “People don’t realize there were present. There was even important for students to con- have to constantly be learning They offer post-graduate are other things out there. The a booth with consultants rep- tinue education. new things,” said Awadh. studies in digital media, spe- expo helps raise awareness of resenting schools in Australia “There are more people go- There were even represen- cializing in animation and pro- other growing industries.” Campus The Chronicle October 16, 2012 3 SA mulls changing elected positions
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Climate change and renew- Ontario’s air quality. McKit- able and sustainable energy rick also said it may have been have been a topic of discussion cheaper for Ontario Power for many years now. Making Generation to offset the car- the shift from fuel combus- bon emissions instead of get- tion energies towards cleaner ting rid of the plants, stating energy production is a priority that OPG had kept all facilities for both the federal and pro- up-to-date with the latest stan- vincial governments. With the dards and equipment. Perhaps implementation of the Green ridding ourselves of dirty coal Energy Act in 2009, it looked energy was the best way to like we would make true prog- go, but it certainly did not im- ress, but some now believe it pact the environment as it was is more of a one-step forward made out to be. But regionally and two-steps back scenario. the college and university are Since 2003, Ontario has re- - duced its coal emissions by 90 grams on sustainable and re- newable energies. recognized by Cherise Burda, At the Whitby campus for the director of Ontario Ener- Durham College there is quite gy Solutions for the Pembina a bit happening in terms of Institute, “The government’s sustainable and renewable energy practices being put power pollution provides real into play with programs and Q G infrastructure to support the and creates tens of thousands green movement in Ontario. Michelle Munro of jobs.” Well, apparently In an almost ironic contrast that’s just not true. to the college’s contribution Ross McKitrick, Profes- to Ontario Green Energy Act, And allowing construction of According to Ontario’s Min- sor of Economics at the Uni- ‘ istry of Energy, environmen- versity of Guelph, told Steve be constructed at the Oshawa The numbers came wetland in Durham Region tal assessments must include Paikin on the Agenda that the N back that it wouldn’t doesn’t help either. Producing input from the community. It government had already de- next to a 123- hectare wetland. make any real differ- ethanol includes using an im- appears that little tidbit was termined shutting down coal Mayor John Henry of Oshawa mense amount of energy and implemented solely to give the plants would not make a sig- wrote to Prime Minister Ste- ence to ozone levels corn. Ethanol is a required ad- community members a sense phen Harper in September ditive and is absolutely a much of being heard and appreci- levels. He said, “Air pollution asking for a meeting to discuss ’ cleaner alternative energy for ated while being ignored. in Ontario had already been Ross McKitrick vehicles as a compared to fos- All roads may lead to Rome, coming down for decades just Oshawa Port Authority has al- sil fuels. But the clincher is but there are many roads with conventional pollution ready approved FarmTech En- that ethanol cannot be shipped that are a mess and should control measures. When the ergy Corporation to construct vironment Canada released a like oil, through pipelines. In- be avoided entirely. The coal government did simulation study titled Canada’s Emis- stead trucks, trains and ships route has been scrapped and studies on what would happen the harbour. Mayor Henry is sions Trends. The overview must transport it. And they hopefully there is still an hon- to smog levels as a result of adamant that city council and states Canada’s goal of cut- burn fossil fuels. est effort to continue moving - the people of Oshawa are not ting its total greenhouse gas Perhaps the project was ap- towards cleaner energy and er plants, the numbers came emissions by 17 per cent of proved because Environment cleaner production of energy back that it wouldn’t make any that the Brock Township has the total emissions in 2005 Canada will be receiving a in Ontario and the rest of Can- real difference to ozone lev- already agreed to host the re- by the year 2020. It’s a goal budget cut potentially leaving ada. els.” Claiming that phasing out that cannot be achieved sim- many environmental assess- coal energy did little to change In August of this year, En- ply by phasing out coal energy. ments on the shelf for years. Evan Barr
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PUBLISHER: Greg Murphy EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose FEATURES EDITOR: Ginny Colling AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Phil Raby TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle October 16, 2012 5 OPINION Time for television sitcoms the relationship woes of one, the em- sitcom - clever dialogue, bizarre situ- ations, a lot of laughs, and characters Community returns for its even the fertility issues experienced by that you understand deeply, even if you two main characters on the show. The do not see yourself in them. writers had managed to capture the Critics may snub their noses at the fourth season despite turbulence stories of a generation within the show limited growth of the characters expe- These days, television recognizable name making the viewing experience an ex- rience through the seasons or the lack seems blessed with great in the cast, Chevy tension, albeit a funny one, of the view- of a deeper message that is a hallmark dramas, littered with insipid Manjula Chase. ers’ lives. of classics like M.A.S.H. However, the reality shows and peppered Sitcoms typical- Community, meanwhile, takes a writing is at par with some of the most with funny situational come- Selvarajah ly follow tried sce- different track that could arguably be cleverly written sitcoms on television. dies. Community, a comedy narios with slight more challenging for a screenwriter to Community has certainly had a debuting its fourth season on variations. As pen. You will not relate to these char- bumpy ride. There were concerns that Oct. 19, is a bright light in that lineup. an example, different takes on young acters but you will grow to love them. NBC would not pick it up for Season 4, The show focuses on the relation- friends living together in a city have They are absurd, and the situations which led to a large fan-led social media ships between seven students who at- given us popular shows like Three’s campaign calling for its return. Creator tend a community college. The main Company in the ‘70s, Friends in the In Season 3 episode, titled Remedial _ N character is a vain former lawyer, now ‘90s, and The Big Bang Theory which Chaos Theory, the characters play a in May raising some fears that the next student, who has had his law degree is now in its sixth season. This is not dice game and the show follows six dra- season would not live up to expecta- suspended. In trying to seduce an at- to say that they are not funny. How- matically varied outcomes for the dice tions. If those fears come true, the only tractive student by suggesting they ever, their humour can sometimes be landing differently. Though the simul- respite will be Dan Harmon’s response form a study group, he inadvertently quite predictable and their draw can be taneous timeline concept has been ex- becomes part of a real study group something other than the comedic ele- plored on many shows, the writers still you a peek into the mind and creative made up of oddballs. Other members ment. manage to produce an incredibly funny prowess behind the show. It can be include an injured quarterback, a post- Some fans of the show Friends episode, a must-watch for newbies to found http://danharmon.tumblr.com/ nervous-breakdown overachiever and seemed to relate very closely with the Community. post/23339272200/hey-did-i-miss- a sleazy millionaire, played by the most tribulations of their characters from It showcases the best part of this anything. Original horror Arguments in flick a must-watch gaming community
hardware. In other words, the games New horror thriller takes you will all look the same until eight to 10 Joe years later when the new console is released. An Xbox 360 and PS3 when through twists and turns Cotrona $500 and $1,000, depending on the Hunger Games) and Ryan instantly bundle purchased. Considering a video hit it off, despite her mother’s con- Gamers can’t agree on many things. game system is limited to only playing Amber cerns that the boy may be dangerous. They’ll argue about almost anything video games, it would make sense to Ryan, played by Max Thieriot, does a from which system is superior – Xbox purchase a PC for the same price and Van Wort remarkable job of gaining sympathy *+ ) * 6 M receive Internet access, capacity for from the audience with his notably sad, to which method of gaming is better, other programs besides games among PC or console. other things. House at the End of the Street, direct- his lonely life story. He tells Elissa that PC gamers cite the 6 ed by Mark Tonderai, was a shockingly he wasn’t living at home when his sis- PC’s ability to upgrade gamers to purchase 6 ter, Carrie Anne, murdered their par- frequently to improve ‘ PCs will always consoles is the limited be a predictable beginning transitions ents. He moved back into that house the quality of its games amount of maintenance smoothly into a completely unexpected with his aunt, who also passed away on and the better support win the video games the console requires over ending. The movie had the audience him, and everyone in the town thinks for online gameplay. war time. Unlike PC games, gasping in disbelief, shaking their heads he’s a freak that can’t be trusted. Be- It’s true that some PC console games are de- and covering their mouths at the reveal- cause of her mother’s doubts about games are better quality veloped for the current ing of not just one, but multiple twists in the boy, Elissa has even more incen- than their console coun- ’ level of quality of the the plot. tive to sneak around and see him. terparts. It’s also true console on the market. The movie begins like any other hor- The movie focused heavily on the devel- that a PC can be upgraded fairly eas- Upgrades are almost never released ^ opment of Elissa and Ryan’s relation- ily to accommodate new and improved for modern consoles and the upgrades and her mother Sarah move to a new ship. As a result, it was easy to forget that video games. that are released are usually not neces- town looking for a fresh start after a 6 The main problem is the cost of all sary. In the long run, buying a console rough divorce. complain that they came to be scared, its hardware. Playing PC games obvi- reduces the amount of money a gamer The two just happen to move in next not romanced, the relationship develop- ously requires a computer, either a needs to spend to enjoy top-of-the-line door to an abandoned house that hasn’t ment gives the twist at the end an even > 6 gameplay. been lived in since a little girl murdered her stronger impact. can be very costly, especially if they’re Video game consoles also have an parents there years ago, or so they think. advantage over PCs in the hardware However, in typical horror movie fash- are the unanswered questions. It’s never And costly upgrades to the computer’s support they receive. It’s harder for a ion, late one night Sarah spots a light revealed why Elissa’s parents split up, memory, sound and video cards are re- PC gamer to get technical support be- bursting through a window in the aban- even though it appears to be an obvious quired over time to maintain a quality cause the PC is not just for gaming. doned house. Shortly after, someone problem between her and her mother. gaming experience. PCs will always win the video games turns it out. However, in the grand scheme of things, But console gaming also has a few war when it comes to quality and over- It’s later revealed that the house is this problem is minuscule, and any ques- problems, including its overall game all potential of the games. On the other still being lived in by Ryan, the brother tions someone may have had are forgot- quality, its limited capacity for up- hand, consoles can be considered su- and surviving member of the family. < R perior to PCs because of their more Elissa, played by Jennifer Law- of horror, or a fan of love gone wrong, I released. Consoles are usually sold as is reasonable pricing and dedicated sup- rence (known for her role as Kat- strongly suggest you head to the nearest without any open way to improve the port. niss Everdeen in the recent hit, The movie theatre and check it out. 6 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus Durham College president is life-long student
Evan Barr facility to support the programs,” The Chronicle Lovisa said. The expansion of the Whitby Durham College President campus was organized into three Don Lovisa knows the value of phases, inspired in part by the an education; in fact he’s still in Green Energy Act and renewable school. energies. President Lovisa holds mul- < - tiple degrees including a Masters native energy sources like wind in International Management turbines and solar panels were and is currently pursuing a PhD added to the campus. And new in Community College Leader- programs like the Energy Audit Evan Barr ship. Techniques program included a “I am a life-long student, a focus on conservation. LOVISA ON THE MOVE: Durham College President Don Lovisa with students. life-long learner. I don’t think O - I’ve ever stopped going to school ability is the whole concept of part-time. I enjoy learning, and using our land, our water and ask better questions of the people President Lovisa has worked initiative began with $32,000 I enjoy the discussion, debate our air, and how we grow and I’m surrounding myself with and in Jamaica, Poland and Ukraine. and by the end of 2011 had and the opportunity to expand prepare our food. Phase 3 is re- making decisions that are well Poland was in a state of transi- gained over $2 million in awards my knowledge. You can’t stop Q R thought out and well debated in tion from communism to west- and also eligibility to receive learning, there’s just so much out concept. Again, we’ve built a bas- the best interest of the students,” ern-style commerce and busi- funding from the Natural Sci- there. It doesn’t matter how old ket of programs for agriculture, said Lovisa. “The last piece of this ness practices. The Canadian In- ences and Engineering Research you are,” Lovisa said. horticulture and landscape. Also vision is to complete this circle of ternational Development Agency Council of Canada. Since becoming college presi- some programs around culinary sustainability. It’s about produc- funded grad programs in Poland The research programs attract dent in 2007 he has been apply- and event management and ex- ing jobs and producing students and the Ukraine to help gradu- more businesses to become in- ing his wealth of knowledge in panding our food science pro- for those jobs that are out there.” ates and entrepreneurs starting volved with the college and uni- business practices to the devel- gram,“ said Lovisa. Prior to joining the Durham new businesses and to create versity and thus help to build and opment of the college. The Whit- Understanding the practices community President Lovisa business development centres. improve the campuses. “Those by campus is a testament to these of good business operations, spent 22 years working for Con- “It was a wonderful experi- revenues from grants and also practices. - federation College in Thunder ence to work in other countries businesses who bring their mon- “The Whitby expansion we creasing revenues -- those are Bay. While there he was the and to understand the challenges ey in partnership to the college started back in 2007 with the all important to the college. The dean of the School of Business, that they have from an econom- help them (students and busi- things you learn are always there Hospitality and Media Arts. He ic, a social, an educational and nesses) innovate,” said President just kind of grown, it is really for you. also ran the network of the col- a business standpoint.” Lovisa Lovisa. “The type of research we just taking advantage of the op- “The things I’ve learned in lege’s nine satellite campuses, said. do deals with small and medium- portunities we have in Durham running my own business, work- much like Durham College has One area where these prac- sized businesses and helps them as a college to serve our market ing internationally and growing in Uxbridge and Pickering. He tices have been implemented where they may not have the better. Every time we’ve devel- my career are all applicable to has also worked internationally, has been the development of ability to develop a prototype in oped we’ve created a basket of what I do today. They help me sharing his education in business Durham College and UOIT’s re- order to improve their technol- programs and then we built the make better decisions, help me with foreign businesses. search programs. The research ogy or process that they have.” More hands-on programs for Durham College in 2013
Madelaine Southwell three separate entries in Janu- uate-programs. This shows a list The Chronicle ary, May and September. of the 15 programs available, the Jennifer Barr “It runs like any other pro- length of each program, where Durham College has 15 grad- gram. So they do in-class learn- it’s located, which school, the FUTURE STUDENTS: The fall open house will be at - ing with their professor, some Oshawa, Whitby, and Pickering locations. dents with a college diploma or of those courses are (hybrid de- placement is involved, along university degree, or who have livered) so some of it is done on- with a list of what to expect each - line and then they come to class semester. DC fall open house and discuss it,” said Robinson. O& - - “Depending on the graduate cer- cates are approved by our board Jennifer Barr don Willey building and Stu- grams give students additional of governors,” said Robinson. The Chronicle dent Services building at the throughout their program or... a “They go through a credentials Oshawa campus. block of placement at the end of validation approval at the pro- The annual college fall The Whitby campus will O their program.” vincial level. And then they go open house is Saturday, Nov. show off new labs with mod- you very specialized knowledge \ to the ministry (of training for 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ern software. The Centre for over and above the basic diplo- colleges and universities) for ap- Oshawa, Whitby, and Picker- Food, which is expected to ma or the university degree that placements vary. proval for funding.” ing. Durham College will be hold 900 students, will be fea- is specialized to that particu- “Each of those graduate cer- At the end of the program, af- opened to future students and tured. Electrical Techniques P { ? ter completing the learning stan- families to check out every- and and Architectural Techni- vice-president of Academics for in length,” said Robinson. “But dards and the program learning thing the campuses have to cian are some of the programs Durham College. “It takes you... that year can vary by program, outcomes, you receive your grad- offer. displayed for the 2013 year. more in-depth than the diploma whether it’s an 8-month or a According to the Durham The Pickering learning site program and in a very focused 10-month program. And it really ceremony like you would when College website, shuttle bus- is the newest edition to Dur- nature.” receiving a college diploma or es between 10:30-11:30 will ham College. In collaboration Just like any other program, placement that they do.” university degree. “When you’ve show off the buildings and with Centennial College, Dur- there are a limited number of completed (your graduate certif- area around, as well as the ham has four programs run- people who can be admitted be- on the program you’re interested icate program) you get an Ontar- new renovations to the Gor- ning at the location. fore the program is maxed out. in, go to: www.durhamcollege. # / # P This is why some programs have ca/programs-and-courses/grad- said Robinson. Campus The Chronicle October 16, 2012 7 Green issues begin PowerShift Sarah Crookall The Chronicle years ago, Suzanne Elston. OQ R Heads of pink hair dyed in support of breast cancer, and is the idea of supporting a re- blue engineering jumpsuits P coloured the crowd of nearly Elston. 20 young adults involved in “The consequence of cli- Power Shift. Shouting: “Envi- mate change is going to make ronment under attack; what do food harder to get and more ex- P P the group paraded down the Addressing the local food Simcoe Street stretch, receiving production, the Environmental supportive honks as vehicles Advisory Committee is hold- passed by. ing an event at Durham College What is PowerShift? called Community Gardens: In the words of Montreal Growing a Future on Nov. 17. and Ottawa Power Shift orga- Food production will also > P6 R ) R trying to usher in a green revo- Ottawa workshops, along with P highlight climate change, the And with their very own Keystone pipeline, lobbying march held Oct. 3, Durham Sarah Crookall strategies and aboriginal jus- College and UOIT students tice. took the reins of the sustain- POWERSHIFT: Students march from the student centre to the downtown UOIT Keynote speakers, including ability-geared movement into campus raising awareness about about global climate issues. environmentalist Bill McKib- their hands. Armed with signs, a gong, R national conference in Ottawa, much could still be addressed: the Keystone XL pipeline, will and voices united in solidar- P Durham College and UOIT has “Teaching practices, in terms of hold presentations. Finally, ity, students marched from the Marching straight to Co- sponsored 25 Durham College embedding sustainability into there will be a trick or treat Student Centre at the North # R students and 25 UOIT students, P march at Parliament hill on Oshawa campus to the down- their demands to paper, tuck- by funding $100 per student. “Our carbon footprint is Oct. 29. town UOIT campus. ing a letter under the Oshawa Thanks to school funding P & Over 1,000 youth are ex- \ >)R and charitable donations, the Webb said that sustainability pected to gather for workshops and information with residents sustainable future and ending team nearly reached its fund- takes on different meanings de- and teach-ins in Ottawa, dou- willing to learn about the cause. biofuel subsidies topped the raising goal of $10,000. The pending on the program and its bling the attendance of the With signs reading: “Stu- list. funds will pay conference and role within the community. 2009 conference. dents for environmental jus- “The students united will transportation fees, as well as Making buildings more Like many grassroots move- P OQ - P a small food budget for attend- eco-friendly and managing the ments, Power Shift faces some P as students continued to 61 ees, said Cullen. R challenges in terms of money spelled out. Charles Street, where fresh ap- But sustainability is a long- are additional areas of focus. and resources. But equipped O R ples from a local farm awaited term and widespread goal. But sometimes big change with science, participants hope sustainability, about climate them. O ings and a library. Makeeba Foster And in 2008 the Faculty of talks The Chronicle Education moved into down- town Oshawa. Erica Mota In the past 40 years, the The university presence on The Chronicle Canadian government has campus has come along way only built one university. The since the college collaborated Show me the money! Well, very modern University of to start the Durham Univer- that’s one of the many work- Ontario Institute of Technol- sity Centre in 1996. shops available for students. ogy is equipped with cutting- At that time professors DC Money Matters work- edge technology and forward- from Trent and York universi- shops are geared towards all thinking learning techniques ties taught the course on the Durham College students who UOIT is already gaining Durham College campus. have questions about OSAP, impressive popularity. Today, UOIT is the only In the 10 years since it laptop- based school in On- # ? - opened its doors to a hum- tario, offering unique learn- nancial aid and awards, encour- ble 947 students, enrolment ing opportunities for students ages students to sign up for the has climbed to a stagger- to do hands-on research with budgeting workshops during ing 9,203 students this year. state-of -the -art technology. October. The growing attraction to Students are also attracted “[We talk about] mak- the institute may be due to to the university’s practical, ing good choices, why people the unique set of programs - spend, and addictions that add offered, said Victoria Choy, out. up,” said Rocha. UOIT registrar. The UA academic building Students will discover how to The university offers the has very dramatic high ceil- create and maintain a budget. only accredited automotive ings with huge windows that They should be realistic engineering program that let in warm natural light. and live within their income, is funded by GM and Volvo. The hallways are a frosty and they can do so by tracking The number of students in- blue that goes perfectly with where their money is going. terested in UOIT continues to the chrome seating that can Makeeba Foster “It’s not the big ticket items climb. be found in many study rooms that are the traps,” said Rocha. “(The school is) hoping to cleverly hidden and scattered LUNCH TIME: UOIT students pile into the UA building to Picking up a coffee at Starbucks have as many as 10,000 stu- throughout the campuses. or eating out daily doesn’t take \ " dents by 2016,” Choy said. Being a laptop-based uni- classes. long to add up. “The university has been versity the buildings provide Students can receive a better working very hard to reach wireless connection in every out nationally and focusing nook and cranny. at these workshops, continuing on bridging programs.” Students are able to stay Not only is the university different clubs to accommo- on all year. Links for registra- To cope with the growing connected with their peers beautifully designed it also date the different beliefs of tion are found on the MyCam- numbers of the students in and professors while in class caters to its international stu- students including Hindu, pus portal, don’t delay because the fall of 2004 UOIT com- or relaxing in the award-win- dents. Muslim,South Asian and a va- pleted two academic build- ning four-storey library. Currently there are many riety of others. fast! Take notes and help out Grant Andy Ghaith allow them access to notes for of a The Chronicle classes.” To access the notes, students Take note: students with must have a visible or non- learning disabilities have ac- visible disability. They have to lifetime cess to tools to help them pre- contact the Centre for Students pare for tests and assignments. with Disabilities. Submitting Jessica Rahman The Centre for Students with notes, however, is voluntary. The Chronicle Disabilities is managing a peer About 45 students perform note-taking program at Dur- note-taker duties. Durham College re- ham. Students can expect co-cur- ceived a Social Sciences Students with learning dis- ricular recognition or a letter and Humanities Research of recognition to reward their Council public outreach take notes during class may be service. grant on Sept. 7. able to get notes online, from Ludlow says students can Randy Uyenaka, a pro- Durham College’s Peer Note take pleasure in knowing they fessor with the School of Taking program. If eligible, are helping out classmates. Health and Community they must log-in to the school’s The eventual goal is to have Services received the grant online student services website. a volunteer note taker in every Andy Ghaith of $25,060 from the Social The number of notes posted class on campus. Sciences and Humanities is determined by how many NOTES ARE A BIG HELPING HAND: Ashley Ludlow go- Research Council. peer note takers there are. for every class, but the program ing over notes for a student who need notes for a class. The grant will be used Ashley Ludlow, the intake is designed to be accessible at for a research project in co-ordinator of communica- any point for students who may partnership with The Re- tions for the Centre for Stu- need notes. gional Municipality of dents with Disabilities, says the Linda Sadler, a gradu- Sadler said she heard about Sadler took notes for stu- Durham, social services program was set up to allow ate of the Paralegal program the program through another dents for two years at Durham department. students with learning disabili- took notes for peers. She said student in the Paralegal pro- in four separate classes. This new project will al- ties access to notes that other it helped her performance in gram. “There was another girl Sadler hopes that more peo- low the college and the re- students write. school, as well as helping other I knew who had a learning dis- ple will eventually become note gion to have a get-together “Not everyone is eligible,” students. ability. takers. with staff members, fac- said Ludlow. “Students with “It motivated me to organize She asked me to take notes “It helps students and it’s ulty and students from the learning disabilities sometimes my notes better. And also I be- for her and then referred me nice to help people,” she said. School of Health and Com- - gan to procrastinate less,” she to [the peer note taking pro- “Students need to learn how it munity Services to build a ing notes. This was set up to said. gram].” is in the workforce.” new research agenda. Campus The Chronicle October 16, 2012 9 Fleury making a difference age done to him by James. League and competing for the Brent Carabott “When you’re that young you Allan Cup. Fleury had been The Chronicle don’t have the tools to deal with in and out of rehab programs what’s happening to you,” said throughout his hockey career On May 23 of next year for- N but it was in Calgary where he mer Canadian hockey player came when he was offered a set his life straight. In Septem- Theo Fleury will be marching six-pack at a party. “For some ++ from Toronto to the steps of reason, when alcohol entered now wife, Fleury knelt down in Parliament in Ottawa to de- my body that day, all that pain the bathroom and prayed to be mand changes to Canada’s laws and suffering I’d been go- free of his dependence on drugs regarding rape and child mo- ing through at that time went and alcohol. lestation. away.” Fleury began to rely on That next morning, Sept. Fleury himself was a victim alcohol and drugs to numb his 18, 2005, Fleury experienced of child molestation. While pain and feelings. a miracle. He woke up and playing junior hockey in the Fleury’s tireless work ethic looked at himself in the mirror WHL Fleury was molested over carried him into the NHL. He and realized he was free of his 150 times by his hockey coach, put up exceptional statistics in addictions. “I said to myself, Graham James. It has been a junior, despite abusing drugs my prayer has been answered,” long journey for Fleury since and alcohol for much of his said Fleury. He has not had a his traumatizing time in junior young career. Hockey just drink or taken drugs since that came naturally to him. No mat- day. children’s safety. “I can say to- ter what was going on off the Fleury thought that he was day that I am a victor over child ice Fleury could always bring meant to play NHL hockey, but abuse and I am now an advo- his game to the rink. “When I today he knows he has a differ- cate to keep children safe,” said stepped on the ice, I never had ent calling. “There has always Brent Carabott Fleury of his newfound direc- to think,” he said. “I truly be- been a purpose in my life: not tion in life. NHL PLAYER TALKS TO STUDENTS: Theo Fleury Sky- lieve that was why I was able to be a hockey player, but to be Fleury addressed students pes students at Durham College. to play at such a high level de- an advocate for child safety.” of Durham College Oct. 9 via spite my size. I was willing to Since coming forward about his Skype to speak about his jour- before he was even born. His a successful hockey player. He do whatever it takes to be suc- abuse Fleury has begun a cam- ney and about what he hopes to father was a gifted athlete, set learned to respect himself and cessful.” paign for child safety. One in accomplish in the future. Ruth to become a member of the his teammates, and to work Fleury would go on to have four children will be molested. Martin, a psychology teacher New York Rangers before a hard in everything that you do. an illustrious hockey career, Fleury has been across Canada _ # broken leg derailed his hockey It was here that Fleury’s win- putting up Hall of Fame num- and knows that those statistics reached out to Fleury two years dreams. After recovering from ning attitude was born. “I have bers, winning a Stanley Cup, a are real. He believes Canada’s ago to come to DC to give an ad- his broken leg he took a job to win at everything I do. Every World Championship and an sentences for rape and molesta- dress. Martin knows that there on an oil rig in Saskatchewan rink I’ve ever played in has a Olympic gold medal. However, tion are too lax. Fleury believes are lots of people out there who where he met Fleury’s mother. scoreboard,” said Fleury. “Why eventually his addictions would Canada needs to emulate the have gone through the same On June 29, 1968 Theo Fleury wouldn’t it be about winning if catch up to him. United States with harsh laws trauma as Fleury, but she also was born. When he was 6, his we’re going to keep score?” Fleury was suspended in for sex offenders. In the U.S., knows that sometimes we need family settled in Russel, Mani- Fleury wanted nothing more April 2003 for violating the Penn State University assistant to see that this happens to stars toba where Fleury would begin than to be in the NHL, and at NHL’s substance abuse pro- football coach Jerry Sandusky as well. “His story is like any his hockey career. the age of 15, on the recom- gram. The suspension ended was sentenced to a combined other person that has been vio- Fleury’s father was an al- mendation of WHL scouts, he his NHL career. He lived in 400 years of jail time for his lated,” said Martin. “The only coholic and his mother a pre- moved to Winnipeg to join the Santa Fe, New Mexico, where crimes of molesting young stu- difference is, he can spread his scription drug addict. Theo, junior hockey team the War- he went on a two-year bender. dents. In Canada, Fleury’s as- word to a wider audience. That being the oldest child, was of- riors. It was here that Fleury Fleury describes this as one sailant was sentenced to two is why we are having him tell ten thrust into the role of ref- would begin his destructive re- of the lowest points in his life. years. his story.” eree in his parents’ living room. lationship with junior hockey He contemplated suicide while Fleury had an incredible While his home life was not coach Graham James. He was living in New Mexico. Put- hockey career and on statis- on the ice he was a natural. ideal, Fleury found support not the only victim of the now ting a gun in his mouth, he tics alone, should have a place “When we try something new from a group of hockey parents convicted pedophile. A number thought about his life and if in hockey history. But Fleury and different it usually takes living in Russel. He joined an of Fleury’s other teammates he could continue. Choosing says he wants to make his mark time. That day for me was not elite group of young hockey would be victimized by the to live, Fleury threw his gun campaigning for the safety that big,” said Fleury. He de- players and began working to- coach. James used his players’ into the desert and decided to of children. “I’m a miracle. I wards becoming a NHL hockey dreams of playing professional move back to Calgary. But he shouldn’t be here. I should have the game like a lightning bolt player. Through his time play- hockey to keep them quiet. continued to use and act out been dead and gone long ago, going through his body. ing in Russel, Fleury learned Still in Junior, Fleury turned in Calgary while beginning to but something kept me around Hockey was a part of Fleury values that were important for to alcohol to deal with the dam- play in the North Peace Hockey to do something special.” Students made to wait outside A public service announce- Jacie Houghton ment echoed across campus as The Chronicle security tried its best to keep the large crowd of students Hundreds of students & \ _ - journalism student Court- ham College outside the Willie ney Williams, said she was at Gordon Building in response school when the alarm went off. the morning of Oct. 5. “We’ve been standing here The drill occurred at about for about 20 minutes now,” Jacie Houghton 8:45 a.m. and students waited said Williams. anxiously as security searched Just after 9 a.m. security FIRE DRILL: Students patiently await the go-ahead to get back to classes after the school to ensure there was announced that it was safe \ no visible danger. again to enter the school. 10 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus Living nutritiously on campus Manjula Selvarajah Assistant student, Sundus Is- The Chronicle like some other students, reach- Sylvia Emmorey is hoping es for an energy drink when she to revolutionize the campus in needs an energy boost through her own way, not with placards, the day. Her colleague, Rachel protest songs and banners, but Ramsoondar, has a particular with dietary advice. habit that she would like to She is the resident holistic change. “I eat so much choco- nutritional consultant at the late,” she said. Durham College Health Centre, Students and staff can tap helping students improve over- into Sylvia Emmorey’s dietary all health through diet, creating expertise for help in everything food plans and advising clients from setting up good eating on nutritional needs. Manjula Selvarajah habits, to improving health The changes in environment conditions like colitis and dia- and schedule brought on by the EATING HEALTHY: Durham College dental assistant students talk about the betes, to aiding goals in their school year can present chal- changes in their eating habits after starting college. life like muscle building or lenges to the average student, weight loss. especially to those with food Nutritional consulting ser- restrictions. very overwhelming. I don’t eat work through stress. “When vices are included in the stu- “I have a lot of clients who as much as I used to before,” you are stressed, you deplete drinking enough water. She dent insurance plan, to a cap are making the link between she said. “I don’t have time, vitamins,” she said. says that a loss in hydration of $300. An initial consultation diet and health,” she said. She there’s too much work.” Emmorey recommends O may run $75, with the student thinks students in recent years She makes an effort to eat some basic tips people can fol- thing you should have when paying $15 and insurance pay- are more informed about nutri- fruits and vegetables through low to help sustain their energy you wake up is a glass of water,” ing $60. Appointments can be tious eating but may be pressed the week, and credits her moth- through the day. Her recom- she said. arranged with the health centre for time to follow-through on er’s nutritious dinners with mendations include adding There are some habits that at by calling (905) 721-3037 that knowledge. keeping her on track.A bal- in more fresh fruits and veg- Emmorey would like to see or emailing healthcare@dur- ( | anced diet, Emmorey empha- etables, mixing up meals with students lose. She cites sugar hamcollege.ca. Clients will be year Durham College Dental sizes, can be a valuable tool for options like sushi and noodle - asked to complete a question- Assistant student feels the students who need to stay fo- dishes, and incorporating high- ers and energy drinks as some naire and food journals prior strain on her eating habits from cused through hours of classes, energy foods like eggs and of the more troubling culprits. to their appointment to assist the transition to college. “It is concentrate as they study and beans. A common mistake she & _ with their consultation. Giving the campus a reason to smile to April. gram, students perform about Dental Donna Pegg, a professor and 50 different procedures. Cli- full time faculty for the Dental ents vary in age, but may be as Hygiene program, says the pro- young as 6-years-old. clinic gram is a help to people with- The clinic has advertised its out dental insurance.“We’ve services through community been performing this for the papers and seminars hosted offering community since 1977. We pro- students, and have been fea- vide oral screenings for cavities tured on Rogers Television. and oral cancers. We can also / check-ups check blood pressure and do x- year Dental Hygiene student, rays and cleanings.” said the clinic is a good oppor- Andy Ghaith She says that it’s also a good tunity to become comfortable The Chronicle Andy Ghaith chance for students to practice working with patients. with real clients before they “I’m nervous because I don’t Durham College is giving DENTAL HYGIENE: Students Laura Gibson and Lacey enter the workforce. “Our stu- have any experience. But it’s members of the community a Godescharle. dents get a chance to work with exciting at a good time. We can reason to smile. Students from start working with people be- the dental hygiene program are ing and x-rays.Students from form cleaning services at $30 because they get good quality fore we graduate,” she said.The offering a dental clinic, which two programs run the clinic. for adults and $10 for children. work for a cheap price.” clinic is open to all members of provides services like clean- Dental Hygienist students per- The clinic runs from September Over the course of the pro- the community. Campus The Chronicle October 16, 2012 11 Casino night is full of fun at DC Joshua Santos > N O Christopher Willis { ? R ) > > The Chronicle *_ | \+ Q R R { ? N & R ^ ) R N < R | ++ ? & # | > > & > ++ { & ? ? O& R O^ R P ? _ & { " ) Q \ > P ? O^ R ) & | | P ¢ O> { R & R } & ~ ££ < R * £ { P £ £ 12 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus All eyes on The Poster Guys Marielle Boutin Although their main custom- The Chronicle ers are university and college students, the two have realized Independently run organiza- there has been an increase of tion The Poster Guys is making high school students and adults a splash on campuses around who want to purchase their Canada, selling decorative posters. posters to students. Another thing that sets The Although they’ve only been Poster Guys apart is that they in business for 10 years, the give back a percentage of their Poster Guys just recently vis- sales by giving out scholarships ited the Student Association and helping students pay for at Durham College/UOIT the supplies. week of Sep. 24. “We don’t really care which The company was founded organization it is, as long as by recent graduates Shawn R P Handelsman and Jordan Handelsman. Brown when they were both Hiring students is part of living in residence. They no- O6 - ticed that they couldn’t go any- dents once. We understand where to decorate their rooms that it’s expensive. It’s a little and purchasing décor online thing that we do, to employ stu- proved to be too expensive on a \ 6 student budget. give them a little bit of money Marielle Boutin “We wanted to sort of put on to pay off their expenses.” a fun event that students could Employed students are often POSTERS FOR SALE: Jordan Brown (Left) and Shawn Handelsman started The Poster come and buy something that hired long-term as they know a Guys 10 years ago to help students decorate their dorm rooms and apartments. sort of represented themselves, lot more about the poster prod- dealing with a target mar- a large website that will feature and decorate their rooms ucts. them at this point. ket like students who are into 200,000 posters. whether it was residence, According to Handelsman, “Right now, we want every- things like Facebook and Twit- “Right now, we’re really apartments, whatever the case students are the key custom- thing to go as smoothly as pos- ter, we really try and go that pushing our Facebook page to is,” says Handelsman. ers and getting the message to sible and for everybody to be extra mile for students,” says update people when everything The duo chose poster art them is important. This is why happy and we feel that will lead Handelsman. will be available on our web- because it directly related to social media is used primarily to our growth. We don’t want to Students can also make re- site,” adds Handelsman. them as students. According to for promoting. be just a large organization that quests on The Poster Guys’ Although expansion is some- Handelsman, it was an afford- “A lot of organizations don’t treats people terribly,” says Facebook page, and although thing the two are interested in, able art form that mixed in well use that type of information, Handelsman. “We want to stay there is an option to buy them remaining independent seems with popular culture. believe it or not. When we’re with our values. That’s what I online, the duo are developing to be satisfying enough for like about being independent.” DC/UOIT host toy drive DC staff for Sick Kids Foundation Cody Orme awarded for The Chronicle If you were on the UOIT campus on Oct. 2 there is a excellence good chance you ran into Spi- Sarah Crookall opportunity to be recog- derman. The Chronicle nized,” said Blakey. “Having While it was amusing to see awards for those categories # / Staff at Durham College allows that to happen.” sciences student, in a Spider- received recognition as their Taking home the adminis- man costume, he had a mes- years of service and excel- trative staff award, was Dino sage to spread. lence were awarded at the Zorbas, manager of applica- That message was about the annual staff appreciation tion development services. `Q< # R ceremony on Oct. 4. Sue Hawkins, student service ever Thanksgiving Toy Drive, Awards were given by representative won the sup- which was held Oct. 3 and 4 in Durham College president port staff award, and Debo- the UA West Atrium. The Ca- Don Lovisa, while winners rah Tsagris won the accessi- nadian Nuclear Society joined paused for photos. With bility advocate award. as well by setting up a toy drive nearly 170 staff taking home The two winners of the table in the ERC building. service awards, the college faculty excellence award “We want to show we care celebrated staff’s employ- were Randy Uyenaka, profes- about our community,” said sor in addictions and mental Shil Shah, a fourth-year com- up to the 35-year mark. health, and Anna Rodrigues, Cody Orme plementary science student, With about 430 guests in journalism professor. attendance, the evening was Faculty winners were who is the vice-president of the SAY “HI”, SPIDERMAN: Student Chad Groves, dressed charitable division for the Sci- full of surprises. Winners of awarded a $1,500 credit for as Spiderman, talks to third-year Health and Science stu- the excellence awards were a professional development ence Council. dent Portia Osei. From the turnout, it seems kept secret until the cere- course through the Centre like Durham College and UOIT mony, and two winners took for Academic and Faculty do care. third-year Kinesiology student Vision to sponsor a child. home the faculty excellence Enrichment. The support caused the who contributed stuffed ani- awards. Retirees were also recog- council to extend the drive one mals, including unicorns and a by the council, there was a nized and celebrated for their extra day, raising 150 toys. giant white gorilla. strong turnout. of excellence were given to years spent at the college. “All proceeds go to Sick “I think it’s good to raise “It’s shown how much UOIT nominated support, admin- “(The staff appreciation Kids and Salvation Army,” said awareness,” said De Filippis. cares,” says Jaymie Oentoro, a istrative and accessibility ad- night) sets the stage for em- Shah, who went on to explain “It gets students involved.” fourth-year life science student vocate staff. ployees to continue to be that they took new and used While the toys go to Sick and president of the science “Everything we do should dedicated, work hard and be toys in good condition. Kids hospital and the Sal- committee. “We’re proud of the be all-inclusive, and every recognized for their contri- “The science council is doing vation Army, the council school for being so involved in employee should have the butions,” said Blakey. a lot,” said Nancy De Filippis, a raised over $450 for World charitable organizations.” Campus The Chronicle October 16, 2012 13 Oshawa’s new farmers’ market cent since 2010, and half of it Sarah Crookall can be thanks to the market. The Chronicle “(The increase) was pretty good, considering there were Streets abuzz with chatter, only three vendors. Imagine what it would be if there were business people. These are the 10,” said Tuley. vital signs of city life on a week- Adding uniqueness to the day in downtown Oshawa. But downtown market was an nestled in a cranny of the active acoustic musician, Oliver La- core hides something a little co- pensee. Although new to Os- zier. hawa, he’s experienced a warm Conveniently located beside welcome playing as people The Regent Theatre and UOIT shop. “There’s a lot of smiles lecture hall has been Oshawa’s throughout the day,” he said. newest farmers’ market, cour- Incorporating the local mu- tesy of the Durham College and Sarah Crookall sic and arts scene was impor- UOIT Student Association. tant for the market, said Cullen. From fresh produce to natu- FARMERS’ MARKET: Customers shop at Willowtree Farms in Port Perry. “It makes it a more vibrant, ral body care, the SA-sponsored and more welcoming place. market welcomed local farm- People feel at home. There’s a ers and vendors to share their ucts, Treen said that being in- Sitting between the farm mental, economic and social little bit of entertainment, so goodies with passersby every volved with the local communi- tables recently, was a tent from sustainability within the local you’re going there not only for Tuesday. ty has been a great opportunity Joy in Your Kitchen with fully community. your local food but you’re go- Opening informally at the for her business. cooked dishes made from lo- “We want to contribute to ing there as an experience, and end of June, summer marked During the summer months, cal ingredients, and home- the revitalization of downtown. I think that’s really what we ? - the market offered a wide selec- made sauces. Visitors enjoyed And I think we’ve accomplished wanted to create.” ning from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 tion of berries because of warm samples of the creations as they that at least to a small degree,” Wrapping up just before p.m. on Tuesday, the market weather and an early harvest. scanned over items. said Jesse Cullen, VP of UOIT Thanksgiving weekend, the welcomes Oshawa residents The fall season brought Generally, people were hap- university affairs. market closed earlier than ex- many fresh treats like apples, py about a downtown market And, the numbers seem to pected because of bad weather struck up conversation with lo- raspberries and pumpkins. because of the absence of gro- add up. Daivd Tuley, Oshawa’s and a lower attendance. cal business owners. Among many items, Pingles cery stores in the immediate “Now we’ve set the founda- O6 Farm Market recently dis- area, said Sandor Park of Pin- has recorded the people pass- tion for the market, next year lunch time,” said Michelle played apples, peppers and gles Farm Market. ing through the walkway for a we’re hoping to expand. My Treen, owner of Aide Luxury butter tarts, while Willow Tree Along with a convenient lo- number of years. His observa- goal is to get eight vendors in Bodycare in early October. Farms had plenty of fresh garlic cation, the market organizers total,” said Cullen. Specializing in natural and beets. aimed to stimulate environ- the area increased by 80 per soaps, lip balm and bath prod- Oshawa environmental workshops Green the Durham Region Roundta- will be at the workshop to talk workshop will also be a plat- living Marielle Boutin ble on Climate Change, Ontario about food sustainability and form for discussing Durham Chronicle Power Generation, Durham local growth. There will also be College’s new agriculture pro- Integrated Growers and the how-to workshops pertaining grams. campus In collaboration with Dur- Foundation for Building Sus- to gardening, low-cost food tips A $25 registration fee will ham College, the Oshawa En- tainable Communities will also and canning. cover meals, access to a farm- vironmental Advisory Commit- be directly involved. Many practical workshops er’s market, as well as a silent Sarah Aftab tee will be the host of a one-day Guest speakers, including dealing with creating a com- auction and many giveaways. The Chronicle workshop on Saturday, Nov. 17 author Sarah Elton, Susan Ant- munity garden and discussing Those interested can get dealing with food sustainability ler, executive director of the topics such as fresh city farms more information on registra- Durham College’s Liv- through local gardening. Composting Council of Cana- and Oshawa’s food policies will tion through the Oshawa city ing Green campaign co- Other organizations such as da, and Joan Kerr of the FBSC be open for participation. The website. ordinator has been invited to make a presentation at DotGreen Community < R DotGreen International Bureau. Many high-level executives, including rep- resentatives from Google and Yahoo, will be at- tending and speaking at the week-long conference. The event is taking place from Friday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 21 The event will reveal the details of the DotGreen In- ternational Bureau, which is responsible for the dis- tribution and sales of the .green internet exten- sion. On Tuesday, Oct.16 Webb will present details about the college’s sustain- ability initiatives, includ- ing the grass roots Student Green Team and the col- laboration with Reel Food and the Bronze STARS achievement. 16 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus Students can choose grad school Melissa DeGasperis The Chronicle & | - Q Q * ` < - / M / N | M ^ # ? - - & Melissa DeGasperis GRADUATE FAIR QUESTIONS: A prospective student discusses admissions to Duke University - Nicholas School of Environment, with a school representative. - P - O< & | # - - & > _ < # 6 ? - - # - ` < | - - Make the most of your year Greener direction - Erica Mota # with Reel Food The Chronicle < ^ R | > - R - Cody Orme O< _ # The Chronicle } ~ P Q - `Q< R < - | - # " 6 6 R - - 6 - ? R This is the point of the O& ? - @ ^ O - - O& > " - P - " - P - P " - # " # % OQ _ - - # ? P _ # `Q< 6 - - O - < % - P Join the computer science ? 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Being high is not as ondary School Tigers against bad, but I feel over-exhausted Anderson Collegiate in Whitby and mentally tired,” he ex- when Lords coach Desmond plained. “Everyone with dia- Rowley asked him to join the betes will have highs or lows DC team on a scholarship. when playing.” Kennedy accepted and is Kennedy has only played now playing centre for the with two other athletes with Lords Basketball team. Before Adam Mercer diabetes, both from Newmar- being accepted Kennedy had to ket’s U19 team. “They wouldn’t undergo medical evaluation. To KENNEDY GOES HARD: Diabetes doesnt stop Josh Kennedy from playing the really talk about it but I know test students with diabetes the best he can at all his games for the DC Lords. they’ve gone through it [highs school obtains an ‘A1C.’ An av- and lows] too,” He said. erage blood sugar is measured he would have been denied. He admits that twice in the ally the pump keeps him on an “[The coach] knows about through three or four blood But Kennedy said he was past year he had dangerously even keel. my diabetes but hasn’t said samples, taken all at once. It never worried about his A1C. low blood sugar. Once he woke But the pump comes off for anything about it,” Kennedy takes about a week to get the He wears an insulin pump that up in hospital, the other time sports games. During basket- said, adding that the coach isn’t results and Kennedy was all regulates his blood sugar levels, he had a syringe of sugar solu- ball practice and games, Ken- worried at all. “He knows I’m a clear. If his blood sugar level though he has suffered diabetic tion injected to keep him from nedy plans his meals before good player. “ had been over 8.0 or under 4.4 shock. slipping into a seizure. But usu- the event and then removes his UOIT helps produce Pink tour hits video game by Drinkbox the region for Adam Mercer with Drinkbox and sent his mas- would be donated to UOIT for The Chronicle ters student, Khattak, to Drink- academic-to-industrial collabo- box Studios in Toronto to help rations. The money allowed stu- cancer awareness A new video game is set to the developer. dents to get experience in their hit the international market, A few months from now that preferred industry while stimu- tion. “The pink bus travels thanks to a collaboration with collaboration will pay off when lating the local economy by add- to communities and reaches UOIT. Guacamelee by Drinkbox Guacamelee hits the internation- ing workers to local businesses. Michael out to women to educate Studios will be released in early al market. Drinkbox is a Toronto-based Denault them on breast cancer.” 2013. Saad Khattak of the Video Eventually the game engine video game company that mainly The Chronicle Approximately one in Game development and Entre- will sell to other game studios. takes contracts from larger game nine Canadian women will preneurship program at UOIT When the engine sells UOIT developers to create small pieces A large pink bus rolled battle breast cancer some was sent to Drinkbox to assist in will gain reputation as a gaming of video games. “Small compa- into the Shoppers Drug time in their life. 22,700 organization and commercializa- school for assisting in its creation nies use contracts to design piec- Mart parking lot in Bow- women and 200 men will be tion of the engine. according to Hogue. es of games which makes good manville on Sept. 23, 2012 diagnosed with the disease Assistant professor and re- UOIT contacted Drinkbox af- money and they don’t always at three p.m. to promote this year. searcher at UOIT Dr. Andrew ter it was announced that three- need to have an I.P. [intellectual breast cancer awareness. “We are trying to raise Hogue lead the collaboration quarters of a million dollars property.]” Hogue explained. The Canadian Breast as much awareness as pos- With new endeavours, though, Cancer Foundation, in part- sible,” Primeau explained. came new problems. The studio nership with Shoppers Drug Even though the pink Mart and CIBC, has been tour has had over 30,000 engine they could commercialize, travelling across Ontario visitors during the summer, and that’s what Khattak was put throughout the summer in less than half of women still to work on. support of the Pink Tour. get checked. He integrated documentation Residents in more than “Only 35 per cent of into Drinkbox’s game engine. 90 communities were in- women over 50 go for mam- That means he made the code vited to the on-location vis- mograms,” Primeau said. of the engine organizable and its that provided the public “Every woman should be searchable, so that third party with information about the speaking with their doctor.” developers can change it. disease, prevention tips and Cancer Care Ontario was Khattak’s experience at Drink- early detection methods. also on hand to assist eli- box “would not have happened The public can hop gible women to sign up for were it not for the federal fund- aboard the bus and explore mammograms on the spot ing.” Hogue said. Being a small the detailed inside, filled through the Ontario breast game studio, Drinkbox didn’t with interactive platforms cancer screening program. have the resources to commer- and bulletins on everything “Having the Ontario cialize their game engine, be- related to breast cancer. breast cancer screening cause completing contracts was “We have been out on the program is important,” too important to neglect, he said. road all summer,” said Me- Primeau said. “This way Hogue said this project “… gan Primeau, communica- women who are eligible showed that game development tions manager for the Cana- won’t forget to book their students at UOIT are capable.” dian Breast Cancer Founda- appointment.” 16 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus Students run to raise money for Jive the CIBC Run For The Cure lessons Durham College student taking for Matt Anness the personal support worker The Chronicle program. “I loved all the team spirit Thousands of people and and seeing everyone come to- cancer dogs of all ages participated in gether,” says Mastnak, who Matt Anness the 21st annual CIBC Run For has already begun planning for The Chronicle The Cure, held at Lakeview next year’s event, which will Park in Oshawa on Sunday, take place on Oct. 6. “I think Trevor Fernandes re- Sept 30. over time this will grow and cently moved to Canada Durham College Cares is a we’ll get more students and and is already making an team put together by learning staff creating teams.” impact by hosting a jive skills adviser, Nicole Mastnak. Students used social media workshop to raise money The team of 10 has raised over a to fundraise as well as a bake for the CIBC Run For The $1,000 to go towards the cause sale run by Althea Bourne and Cure. and they continue to raise mon- Chanel Burnett. After moving to Canada ey throughout October. An upcoming jive dance from India, Fernandes The CIBC Run For The Cure workshop will also help the began his new life as an brings together people who team fundraise for the event. environmental technology have experienced breast can- CIBC started the post-sec- < cer, along with many who know ondary challenge a few years he gave a speech at the someone with breast cancer. ago. opening of the Durham “I know two ladies that have It entices colleges and uni- College cultural centre. fought breast cancer and they versities to create several teams “I believe in being the both survived so that encour- within the school and challenge change myself and not aged me to go above and be- each other to fundraise more expecting change to yond to do something about than other teams within in the happen,” he says. “Raising it,” says Alicia Chmielewski, a school. funds for this event means a Durham College student taking The CIBC Run For The Cure lot to me. It’s not just about the personal support worker Matt Anness is an annual charity event held breast cancer, it’s about program. in 59 locations across the coun- bringing out awareness People weren’t there only CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE: Althea Bourne and Chanel try. among everyone. I have a 7 \ The event raised more than breast cancer though. Many $30 million this year for the jive and I’m just sharing it people who have been affected took part in the event. “I don’t cancer but my dad died from Canadian Breast Cancer Foun- with others.” by other forms of cancer also know anybody with breast cancer,” says Althea Bourne, a dation. He will be hosting a jive dance workshop in the Aerobics 1 room in the Rec Centre on campus. It will be held every Saturday at Food Centre goal: $5 million 10 a.m. starting Oct 27 for four weeks. It costs $15 The Town of Whitby donat- per person or $20 for a Melissa Walker ed $1 million. couple and all the money The Chronicle Organizers also launched a raised goes towards to the “family campaign.” It appeals Canadian Breast Cancer Durham College is expand- to faculty, staff, alumni and the Foundation. ing its Whitby campus to in- board of governors to donate to clude the Centre for Food, a the Centre for Food. facility for the Culinary Skills The family campaign raised and Hospitality Management $160,000 but they hope to raise $250,000 of the overall $5 million goal. TD grant it. McFarlane said they are Thus far, the fundraising also accepting pledges so a campaign has raised $3.3 mil- company or individual can deadline lion. The goal is to reach the $5 pledge money that they can million by Dec. 31, 2012. pay over a period of up to three Donna McFarlane, vice- years. The campaign is accept- declared president of Communications, ing any monetary donations. Marketing and External Rela- To donate, contact Donna Mc- Melissa Walker Makeeba Foster tions, and David Chambers, as- Farlane at 905-721-2000 ext. The Chronicle sociate vice-president of Devel- 2952. CENTRE FOR FOOD: The Durham College Centre for opment, are responsible for the They also work with both the 8 9 " The deadline for Uni- fundraising campaign. federal and provincial govern- " :;<= versity of Ontatio Institute McFarlane said the money ment to get grants. of Technology students to The Centre for Food is the comes from various donors, ei- building is located in the north- to kitchens because there is a apply for the new TD Grant ther individuals or companies west corner of the campus. It lack on campus. in Medical Excellence, a Whitby campus expansion. that see the importance of the will include a retail store that The Culinary Skills and Hos- scholarship focusing on The 36,000-square-foot project and want to help. sells things made by students, pitality Management programs rehabilitation-related re- a full-service restaurant, a lec- are growing in popularity so search, is May 1, 2013. ture theatre and two labs. building a new facility became The TD Grant in Medi- Once completed, the Centre imperative. cal Excellence is now being for Food will facilitate eight 6 offered to students with programs, including four new campus project included build- disabilities pursing a ca- ones. ing wind turbines, solar panels reer in rehabilitation sci- McFarlane said these pro- and renewable energy facilities. ence. grams were created in response The second included more Students interested in to what the community says it space for programs involv- the grant have the oppor- needs. ing green technology and two tunity to tour the Toronto The programs use three houses for students to experi- Rehab centres new iDapt Durham high schools for access ence residential work. facility on Nov.15. The Chronicle October 16, 2012 17 18 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 19 20 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Campus Aecon hosts an info session at UOIT an information session at UOIT understands that students are to educate students about Ae- projects we are currently un- campus on Thursday, Oct 4. eager for opportunities with con and their role in the indus- dertaking.” Grads Aecon’s information ses- Aecon. try students want to break in. Aecon manages large-scale sions was focused on recruiting “It opens opportunities for “We want to recruit grads industrial work. “Aecon is a graduates of the Mechanical, students and the employer. from the region. We do a lot of good company [to work with] getting Nuclear or Electrical Engineer- They are here to promote what work with Pickering and Dar- because it manages things on ing programs for internships. their business does and the lington,” said Awde. a larger scale. It’s nice to see Aecon has participated with students here are eager to take Aecon recruits students for UOIT getting recognition.” said recruited and recruited from UOIT be- part in it,” she said. entry-level jobs and co-ops Kyle Smyth, an electrical engi- fore. Aecon is heavily involved straight out of graduation. neering student at UOIT. Andy Ghaith Monica Aggarwal, manager with Durham’s nuclear plants “We just want them to have “It’s good for Aecon too. The Chronicle of career services at UOIT, said in Darlington and Pickering. a good knowledge of the work There’s a lot of potential here. that Aecon has seen the poten- Vicki Awde, human resourc- they will be doing and an un- Students who can handle the Canada’s largest construc- tial students graduating from es administrator at Aecon, said derstanding of our company academic work can work in the tion company, Aecon, hosted UOIT have, and the company they hosted the session at UOIT and an understanding of the industry.” Campus The Chronicle October 16, 2012 21 Join a club and have some fun Christopher Willis sponsible for organizing events. The Chronicle Q ++ - Durham College and UOIT ing from the SA. This funding may have a club that is right up is used to reimburse eligible your alley, and if not, it could receipts submitted by the club. be possible to create it. Just ask The money is available from Michelle Lee. the start of September until the Lee is the vice-president of end of April. campus clubs and her job in- If there is any money left volves being a go-between for over by the end of the year the clubs and being a represen- R tative for them at Student Asso- it goes back into the pool of SA ciation meetings. money for future events. How- Lee helps them get started. ever, any money that is raised She will also help with logis- by a club stays with it. tics if an event is being held for Clubs are free to join. Stu- a club, help clubs build cred- dents create clubs on campus ibility, and also make sure that because they need to have a every student is accepted into a balance between work and rec- club they want to belong to. reation. Being a part of a club, “At the end of the day my especially with a leadership job, mainly as a hired VP for Christopher Willis role, also looks good on your the Student Association, is to co-curricular record. remember that really I think of A CLUB FOR EVERYONE: A group of students gather in the Campus Club room If you are a resident on camp the students as my boss,” Lee to discuss plans for their club. Lee talked about the anime said. “It’s for them to tell me club, which is not just about what their needs are and for me showing movies and playing to voice that for them.” an answer until Thanksgiving signed are new. Lee is hoping three have done very well, games but creating friendships Last year, there were 75 ap- because every new club has to reach the 75 club level again. and Lee says you can see why and relationships that are valu- proved clubs and so far this New clubs include sports because they’ve been able to able outside the campus. “You year there are 45. “Some are a new clubs can ratify at any clubs, such as a swim club. evolve over the years. don’t feel alone in this huge big lot more fast-paced than others time) and any previously exist- These can sometimes become To create a new club, a stu- campus,” Lee said. just because they’ve had years ing clubs have to be restarted or intramural sports because they dent from either campus must Lee says the campus has of succession,” Lee said. renewed. grow so fast. Besides sports- check the policies and proce- grown quickly and only so “So they’ve had people ready “The reason is because clubs oriented clubs, there are a lot of dures on the your-sa.ca site and many on campus can keep up to come in by the end of the are supposed to serve the needs culture clubs, as there is a com- how fast things are changing. year and then there are some of student demand when it munity of diverse students on \+ “So at least you know you’re not that are just starting.” comes to interest or hobbies,” campus. interest. alone. You can feel better.” Lee says the unique thing said Lee. ? \ Four members of the pro- So if you’re thinking about a about clubs is that although Existing clubs have until and Muslim Student Associa- posed club also have to volun- club, why don’t you check out she’ll be asked what clubs are Oct. 15 to re-ratify and so far tion clubs have all been run- teer to take some type of lead- the website and see what’s out available she’s unable to give the majority of the 45 clubs ership role, as they will be re- there? 22 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Entertainment The Chronicle October 16, 2012 23 Oshawa Oktoberfest beats the rest Amanda Graham N and Zachary Leveque-Wilson ) - The Chronicle & - _ ? R - ) Q - Q (<( N ) ` / ) R N \+ ) _ ) - - O< { P ) ) { # < - Amanda Graham + O6 | \ % - OKTOBERFEST: People dancing while the authentic German Umpapa band plays at N Q - \ $ \ P {#< ^ Q ++ / O6 / - ) > + / + - _ P - _ R Q - O< # ^ +\ Q R Q {#< O Q Q / - | P ) \ - P Q +£+ / - ) O Led Zeppelin Classic Albums Live Marielle Boutin The Chronicle Led Zeppelin fans have a chance to enjoy one of the iconic rock band’s most influ- ential albums live at the Re- gent Theatre. Classic Albums Live, which was founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, will be per- forming songs from Led Zep- pelin II, notably Whole Lotta Lova, and Ramble On on Sat- urday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Marielle Boutin Having already played at various performing arts cen- CEREMONIALS: The newest Florence and the Machine album, Ceremonials has a brand new sound on the tres across North America, vinyl version, though it still makes listeners want to get up and dance. Classic Albums Live has be- come a prime outlet for music lovers to enjoy their favourite Re-experience Florence bands’ songs live. There is no exception with this as possible, whereas Lungs was Seven Devils. Marielle Boutin album. quicker and to the point. Its creepy piano riff conjures up The Chronicle Although Lungs and Ceremo- The journey starts off with Only images of ghosts and enchanted nials share many similarities in if for a Night and doesn’t turn back forests. It was therefore no surprise Since coming onto the scene in terms of sound and melody, the until the listeners are in a trance by when the song was used in the sea- Dog 2009 with their hit album Lungs, latter introduces so many more Leave my Body. son 2 promo video of HBO’s Game Florence & The Machine have details that give the album a whole The slow, chugging drumming, of Thrones. Whisperer achieved much well deserved suc- new feel. Welch’s soulful voice and the blue- Although there are a lot of new cess not only in the indie world but While Lungs was more of a sy piano riffs mesmerize you with elements added into Ceremonials, also in the mainstream world. scintillating telling of singer Flor- the variety of sounds offered on Florence stayed true to many as- coming It is no surprise that their suc- ence Welch’s experiences as a new the album that are only amplified pects of their previous album, us- cess has been matched once again artist with eerie undertones, Cer- on vinyl. ing a lot of harp and maintaining with their sophomore album titled emonials projects those feelings No Light, No Light throws im- the eerie tones of Welch’s voice. to GM Ceremonials that was released in onto a bigger scale, making the ages in your mind of tribal danc- Listeners can still feel com- October of 2011. songs sound expanded and more ing and packs such a big punch pelled to dance around in their Centre However, the vinyl issue of Cer- frightening. that it makes you want to cry to rooms, emulating Welch’s hand emonials has recently come into It is therefore no surprise that the Heavens. movements that transfix you, my pocession after a long, much Welch has said she played around Spectrum builds up Welch’s while being surrounded by sound Marielle Boutin anticipated wait due to limited in- with the idea of drowning in an voice and pulls you in before hit- from the stereo speakers. The Chronicle store sales. ocean as the main inspiration for ting you all at once with the mix The 180 gram record spins on Listening to vinyl has taught the album. of the band’s iconic harp riffs and the turntable effortlessly and emits Dog owners will have a me one thing above anything else, Many of the songs on the al- intense drumming. magic from every groove, making good tail-wagging this No- to pay attention to every detail in bum introduce a church choir and Fans can also expect to be lulled the vinyl version of Ceremonials a vember as the Dog Whisperer every song. an organ to make as much noise into a stupor with slower songs like brand new experience altogether. himself, C«sar Millan will be coming to the General Mo- tors Centre. Millan’s new Trust Your Instincts Tour will be pass- ing through Oshawa to share Between the Buried and me lessons on how to read dogs’ instincts and energy and how This is their second album with an endless journey in the lyrics. Track three, Lay Your Ghosts it affects their behaviour. Aaron O’Toole Metal Blade Records. The album Paul Waggoner and Dustie To Rest, has one of my favourite Millan, who is the host of The Chronicle is a continuation of the concepts Waring, the guitarists, use sweep- parts at about 3:30. It sounds like the hit TV show Dog Whis- in The Parallax: Hypersleep Dia- ing, pinching and shredding while you’re panicking when they start perer with C«sar Millan, has The band has been experiment- logues, which was a three-song Rogers uses the keys for different going Mach 10. trained many notable celebri- ing with different genres since compilation released on April. 12. harmonies. More of the members are ties dogs such as Oprah Win- 2000, but even more so recently. Their single Telos from the new Drummer Blake Richardson straightedge vegans than not, frey, Will Smith and Nicolas Their genre has been described album was released two months does death metal blasts and also which must have given them some Cage. as ‘music’ because it’s so exten- before the album dropped. writes powerful fills with influ- sort of super human powers creat- Tickets for the Nov. 24 sive. The band’s ability to mesh so Telos is the Greek word mean- ences from a lot of different jazz, ing sound. show will range from $55 to many different sounds together is ing the ultimate end; it’s used in re- fusion, hardcore, and metal bands. “We are getting older, our style $125, with VIP tickets includ- the Between the Buried and Me ligion and philosophy to describe a And in the BTBAM quintet is is naturally changing. Every record ing priority seating and ac- (BTBAM) signature. BTBAM’s purpose, goal or intent. the talented Dan Briggs on bass. I think is a perfect representation cess to a Q&A session with songs blend both heavy and soft The songs on the new album Briggs is also in a jazz band called of how our minds are working at Millan. More information on sounds. BTBAM is a progressive vary from two to 10 minutes in Trioscapes. that moment. the show and buying tickets is metal band from North Carolina. length. Their songs are like extraordi- Who knows what the future available on the GM Centre On Oct. 9 they released their sixth The album starts off bright, de- nary adventures. The new album is will be? Disco record?” said Tom- webpage. full-length album and eighth re- picting time as never-ending with still heavy, American, loud and at my Rogers in the BTBAM ask me lease The Parallax II: Future Se- lyrics that question our reality and some parts extreme. anything (AMA) on Reddit, Sept. quences. consciousness. The album explains They are classical and technical. 29. 26 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Entertainment 50 shades of ghastly literature Alexandra Smith asking him why he is the way & # vanilla and just not a good read. The Chronicle and intimidating, she just can’t he is and questions about his through before the book ends E.L. James’ writing is plain, stop thinking about him. past, he refuses to tell her… so on a rather sinister note. repetitive and practically el- “Sticks and stones may What Ana doesn’t the book ends on a sour note. I - ementary. It’s almost a generic brake my bones, but whips and know though, is that with ev- really hate cliffhanger endings. ment of the trilogy, Fifty Shades chains excite me.” A verse from # The second book of the Freed, starts off much like the of attempted kink thrown in a hit R&B song or a new kinky contracts and terms and condi- trilogy, Fifty Shades Darker, second and gets quickly into for giggles. She overuses cer- phenomenon? ( starts off particularly emo- the usual drivel found in the tain phrases, especially when it E.L. James, the newly-dis- terms and conditions because tional then moves right to girly other two books. Not so vanilla comes to gestures and expres- covered British author, seems he “doesn’t do the girlfriend break-up drama. She can’t sex, lots of childish drama, ar- sions, like eyebrow raising, to have really taken the line to thing.” After Ana signs the non- sleep, she won’t eat and she guing and wrist restrains with head tilting and blushing. And N disclosure agreement he pres- cries all the time. But luckily a little blackmail thrown in for has clearly not done her re- Fifty Shades of Grey, is a cur- # for her Kleenex box, losing Ana, extra fun. search about the erotica genre rent best seller on lists every- her his playroom. Paddles, she is sadly attempting to illus- where and has been for many whips and riding crops, oh my. certain things into perspective trate. weeks. The BDSM element of the story # - Kimberley Earley Brent Carabott in online play. Your team The Chronicle The Chronicle exists in a league with other teams controlled by other David Ayer couldn’t have While the NHL season is live users and you trade and made a better decision in cast- locked out, fans can rejoice compete as if you were the ing Jake Gyllenhaal and Mi- in beginning their brand N # /> chael Pena in this unforgettable new season of NHL13, the Mode is an exciting new ad- crime stopping action movie. virtual hockey game that dition to the game, but things End of Watch is a refresh- never leaves its fans out in can get too real. The trade ing and thrilling look at the the cold. engine is much smarter, & EA Sports latest edition to the NHL franchise is a must- # with one of the most dangerous play for any hockey fan. Re- GMs now take into account Mexican drug cartels of Los An- leased on Sept. 13, NHL13, the age of the player,salary, geles after they make a routine revolutionizes the gameplay and remaining years on their once again with the addition contract when determining and money. of the physics-based skating. their value. Gone are the Brian Taylor (Gyllenhaal) Now the gamer has more # and Mike Zavala (Pena) are control over his skating, play- Mathew Lombardi, Mike marked for death and keep you ers can skate backwards at % on the edge of your seat as they will and control their speed draft pick get you Ryan Get- bring you along on the journeys and side-to-side movements zlaf. For some fans this is a of patrolling the gritty down- better. As a result there is a good thing, many people like town streets of south central END OF WATCH’S MAIN MEN: Michael Pina (left) and whole new level of creativity to play the GM Mode like it is Los Angeles. > ' ? @ " \ + Q ! in developing plays for gam- real-life. The honesty of Gyllenhaal’s 7 ! ) ( 9 ers wishing they were real If the new skating and and Pena’s on-screen chemistry life hockey players. more realistic trading is not makes you feel connected to the events unfold through Taylor Another improvement is enough to make this feel like characters in a way we haven’t and Zavala’s hand held cam- and without hesitation run into the goalie AI. Now goalies a real hockey game, EA has seen in years. As Gyllenhaal’s eras they use on duty as part of the house to rescue the three make desperation saves and wrapped the gameplay up in character struggles with the a project for Taylor’s college art children trapped inside. While the moves are smoother and a pretty bow for its gamers. pressure of work and starting class. This method gives you a - more natural looking. EA The little details, the music, a new relationship with Janet sense of empathy towards the tling smoke inhalation while has worked hard to create an the close-ups on players and (Anna Kendrick) with no fam- trying to get one of the children NHL environment that looks in-game highlights have all ily in sight, Pena’s character is the movie as opposed to watch- out Zavana quickly grabs his and feels more like a real more of a family guy, married ing from a seat in the theatre. arm and leads him out of the hockey game. like you are in the spotlight with a child on the way and a Though it is light and hu- house. Be a GM Mode has im- N # large family that welcomes Gyl- morous at the beginning, it gets That’s just one of the sus- Q - This game is a must have for lenhaal as one of their own. real and to the point quickly. In penseful action scenes Ayer # - any hockey fan, especially throws in to take you on a nected GM Mode, which al- in this movie is unique in its - heart-pumping emotional roll- lows players to form a league NHL hockey season. own way, following the duo as ily is trapped inside. Taylor and ercoaster all the way to the end. The Chronicle October 16, 2012 27 28 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 29 SPORTS UOIT ready for racing season Matt Anness The Chronicle More than 50 students lined for the UOIT Motorsport Rac- UOIT Motorsports is an ^ Q - ^ & ^ &^ > - # R { - Matt Anness cus on the electrical side of the TIME TO UPGRADE: The UOIT Motorsport team shows off their F12 model race car, which will be upgraded to F13 for the 2013 season. R - O^ - - UOIT Motorsports are still + +++ P { O6 - - ? () P `Q< _ # " _ - R ? O R - &^ P O@ R 6 > P & &^ Q N \ > N R | 6 < Q & - | `Q< P > R ? O< - < | - O< R | &^ - R R 6 > Q ? 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Although the Ridgebacks Head coach Vaso Vujanovic played better as a team than was happy with the outcome of the last time they played the Li- the game. ons (they lost 3-0) the boys just “They are national champi- couldn’t get a win. ons, so losing 2-0 is a success The Lions came out strong for us,” said Vujanovic. “We from the get-go against the played a different system with Ridgebacks with two attempts York. We shut down their two to score within the six-yard forwards. They got frustrated box. At the 22-minute mark the and couldn’t score.” Lions placed a scrambled ball The game against the Lions in the back of the net to make was of great importance to the it 1-0. Ridgebacks because it deter- Just over 10 minutes lat- mined if the boys would make er the Lions would make it a playoffs. Because of the loss, Alex Martinez 2-goal gap for the Ridgebacks, the Ridgebacks are out of play- after a beautiful free-kick was off contention and are current- FINAL HOME GAME: #$% \ Z taken by Adrian Pena. ly sitting in seventh place. place York Lions on Wednesday, Oct. 10, on Vaso’s Field. Durham beats Seneca for second place Madelaine Southwell be expected,” said David Staley, Staley told the girls at half > " ly after scoring literally seconds The Chronicle head coach of the women’s soc- time to improve their skills. scored Durham’s winning goal, after they came back and tied cer team. “We need to pick up our play, ending the game with a score of us,” said Rogatinsky. “Just the The Durham Lords women’s “It was just a matter of how show a little more pride... and 3-2. greatest accomplishment so we soccer team took home another much the referee was going pick up our intensity.” “It’s always good beating (can) move forward and... have win on Tuesday Oct. 9, beating to let go and keep the game in It was a good strong start to Seneca,” said Staley. “It’s al- a home game for quarters.” Seneca Sting 3-2. control.” second half for the Lords, with ways tough games against Two yellow cards were giv- But the win didn’t come striker Leanne Fomenko tying Seneca and this was no differ- en, one to Lords defenceman easy for the Lords, who played * the game one-all. ent. We’ve tied the last couple Kenesha Stinchcombe-Brown a physical game competing for “It’s hard to take in, but you > > & years so it was nice to get a win and one to Seneca’s defence the second place spot for the can’t let it bother you. At that scored the second goal in the against them.” Hilda Chmait. playoffs. point you still have to think of top right corner of the net. But And the Lords captain A red card was given to Sen- “It was an intense game, it it as a 0-0 game so you can still Seneca was quick to retaliate, couldn’t agree more. “It feels eca’s striker Stephanie Harris was aggressive. It was a battle come back,” said Chelsey Roga- scoring a second later to tie the amazing, especially that game. for foul language and/or ges- for second place... that was to tinsky, the Lords captain. score 2-2. It was the biggest win, especial- tures at the end of the game. Lords female golfer makes Durham College history at the OCAA hosts annual ships,” explained Albath. three-day total of 507 earning Justin Knaggs “Especially since there were them the silver medal. The Chronicle only two other women to win “I am very proud to win a sil- Adidas Cup two years in a row.” ver medal with Alex and Steph- The Durham Lords men’s The German native shot a anie,” said Albath. and women’s team competed at 54 hole total of 235 (81-80-74), “They showed that they Alex Martinez teams. Defending champions the OCAA golf championships \ could develop their game in The Chronicle Humber College will look to on Oct 1-3 at Roseland Golf and shots over St. Clair’s Heather such a short season and do so - Curling Club in Windsor. Mackenzie. well.” The annual and highly utive title. Pool A will consist Durham Lords Tiffany Al- Despite Albath’s great play- Albath and the rest of the anticipated men’s Adidas of Durham, Niagara, Hum- bath became only the third ever ing, and second straight victo- Lords now have their eyes set Cup hosted by Durham Col- ber and Fleming. Pool B will female in OCAA history to win ry, she quickly forgot about her on the next big prize, the CCAA lege will take place on Fri- be made up of Mohawk, Loy- back-to-back individual pro- personal achievements and im- championships on Oct. 15-17. day, Oct. 19 and Saturday, alist, Seneca and Trent. The vincial championships. mediately turned the attention “I am so excited to be host- Oct. 20. The tournament tournament starts at 1 p.m. “It feels great to have won on the rest of her team. ing nationals at Oshawa Golf will include two pools of four All matches are best 3 of 5. another OCAA champion- The Lords women shot a and Curling Club,” said Albath. Sports The Chronicle October 16, 2012 31 DC fastball team hitting to the right tune Kris Cuaresma After struggling to score The Chronicle runs and committing several A typical Durham Lords game of the CAN-AM Classic R tournament last month, the with so many hits that it’s not players assembled on their usu- uncommon to lose track of the al bleachers to prepare for the score. Just ask Mohawk Col- next game. lege, who gave up 37 runs to the Suddenly, Melissa Semeniuk Lords during a double-header who plays third base, attempt- this season. ed to show off what looked like Though as often as they keep rusty juggling skills. fans on the edge of their seats, Wanting to raise the ante, the players also like to add their team captain Shannon Fergu- own little touch to the game’s son urged her to continue jug- entertainment schedule. gling while singing like Cher. This is a team that has Semeniuk’s juggling ability championship tunnel vision combined with her rendition every year. But it’s also a team of Believe sent her team into a that uses their musical tastes to keep loose and stay focused at Almost two hours later, the the same time. Lords defeated Niagara 8-4. In between the Lords’ elec- “I feel like I take the role of tric at-bats, walk-up music the joker I guess. I do Cher, I do similar to what is found at a To- accents, I do all of the above,” ronto Blue Jays game is played. said Semeniuk, who wondered Each player on the women’s why sirens weren’t played for fastball team chooses a song her inside-the-park homerun that fans can learn to associate when they went off after Fergu- them with whenever they step son hit one over the fence. to the plate. Whether it’s keeping audi- “Walk-up songs are based ences entertained in between a lot on getting you pumped bats, or lightening the mood and focused to hit. It gets you in between games, this year’s in your zone and it’s what you Durham Lords women’s fast- like,” said captain Shannon ball team has seemed to grasp a Ferguson, who walks out to You healthy balance between work Be Killin Em by Fabolous. “You and play. have to pick a song that makes O6 R you feel good when you’re go- knit team. We keep things seri- ing up to bat. I just sang it all ous enough, but we also keep the time when I was in the car, things positive,” added Fergu- and I knew I wanted it to be my son. “You still have to have fun walk-up song.” playing or else you wouldn’t For the women’s fastball want to come back to play.” team, sometimes just having The Lords plan to return to Kris Cuaresma fun around each other can be the OCAA Provincial Champi- the perfect complement to the onships on Oct. 19, something HERE COMES THE BOOM: , $ \ " strategy huddles given by the this team is guaranteed to have ( Z " \ * coaching staff. fun playing. Old school meets new school games against groups of Lords from past events, which usually test of our ability to hold our women’s basketball team beat DC alumni alumni. had alumni members facing off composure,” Baulk said before the alumni 50-33. Players from every decade of against other alumni members. the game. “The alumni are ex- Scott Dennis, the campus Durham Lords volleyball and Alumni members felt that perienced and they’ve come to sports information and mar- return for basketball were represented in the new format is better be- win.” keting co-ordinator, was be- the event. cause it adds more competition _ ? hind the planning of the event. The basketball alumni teams to the games by adding incen- year coach of the Lords men’s He was happy that the turnout exhibition included Ken Upshaw, who has tive for the current Durham basketball team, had a laid- for the event was as great as it his number three retired by Lords to win and prove them- back approach to the game with was. the men’s basketball team, and selves against the older players. his focus on the team having “Everyone was excited to see Joe Cotrona { Both the men’s and women’s fun. their former teammates back The Chronicle time in Durham College wom- basketball coaches were excited “I hope all the guys have on campus,” said Dennis. en’s basketball scoring. that their teams were able to a great game and have fun,” Dennis is already looking The Durham Lords volley- The volleyball alumni teams compete in the event. Rowley said prior to the game.” ahead to next year and the pos- ball and basketball teams came included Dave McMann, who is Tim Baulk, who is in his In the end, the men’s and sibility of a similar event on together on Sept. 28 to wel- the all-time leader in blocks in sixth year coaching the Lords women’s volleyball and bas- campus. come back the alumni mem- the OCAA, and Carol Hart, who women’s basketball team, said ketball teams won their games “We hope that (the play- bers of both teams. is a member of the Durham they rearranged their schedule against the alumni. ers) enjoyed themselves and Both the men’s and women’s College sports hall of fame. to take part in the event. The men’s basketball team that the event gets bigger next teams took part in exhibition The format was different “The game is going to be a beat the alumni 119-82 and the year,” he said. 32 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 Sports Durham College baseball Men’s golf team player swingin’ in Sweden has poor showing “We have a team that is ca- Justin Knaggs pable of winning the cham- Joey LeBouthillier the Gavle Baseball Club in Swe- The Chronicle The Chronicle den’s highest league of base- is quite convenient, he said. Q ball, Elitserien. The Durham Lords men’s little disheartening. We un- Over the past four months, Before Mitchell knew it, he He played with guys his age, golf team had a poor showing derachieved.” some students were working, was on a plane headed for a or close to it. Although not ev- at the OCAA championships The men shot a three-day some were taking summer country where he didn’t know ery player was at every prac- in Windsor on Oct. 1-3. * * *+\ classes and others were sit- the language. Luckily for him, tise, that didn’t stop them from The Lords haven’t come a score that usually would ting back and relaxing. But not most Swedes he met spoke playing in the game. away from OCAAs without a be acceptable, but according Durham Lords Shortstop Tyler English. Their practising routine was medal in 11 years, until this to coach Duggan, not at that Mitchell. The playing style in Swe- not the same as what he was course. In the 21-year life span of the den was quite used to. The com- \ “The weather wasn’t a Durham Lords’ men’s baseball different from parison is hard to shots. challenge, and the course team only a few opportunities the ball Mitch- It was really even consider. “We Lords coach Mike Duggan was not hard at all,” ex- such as this have come along. ell plays in his were having trou- was anything but pleased plained Duggan. A trip to Europe. The only ‘relaxed and laid with his team’s performance. hometown, ble getting enough The team competed at other player to go to Europe Whitby. back. A lot of the guys out and show “When you are counting Windsor’s Roseland Golf and was Chris Jones, who played in “It was re- guys aren’t quite as up for practise on the boys to put up good Curling Club. It’s a par 70 Germany. ally relaxed and familiar with how whereas with the numbers on a course that course measuring in at just Durham Lords’ baseball laid back. A Durham team, if didn’t have a lot of trouble to play the game. less than 6,600 yards. head coach Sam Dempster lot of the guys you don’t show up and instead they throw up The men now look ahead has, over the past few years, aren’t quite as to practise then you an 80 and an 81, you are to Oct. 15 when they will be travelled Europe spreading familiar with Tyler Mitchell don’t play.” Mitch- not going to win,” explained hosting the CCAA champi- interest in baseball. After one how to play the ’ ell said. “In Swe- Duggan. “The competition onships at Oshawa Golf and trip to Sweden, he made some game. That’s den we didn’t have was a lot closer this year so Curling Club. contacts that gave Mitchell a mainly because enough guys, and you could not afford to make The Lords have yet to win once in a lifetime opportunity. they don’t have baseball on if you didn’t show up to prac- mistakes, and we did.” a national championship in However, Dempster will not regular cable,” Mitchell said. In tise you still got to play, which Although coach Duggan men’s golf, and that thought be accompanying him as he is Sweden, baseball isn’t on cable I don’t really agree with, but was upset with the teams is constantly in the backs of coaching the Great Britain na- because their main sports are if you don’t have the numbers outcome, he is not the only the players’ minds. “It would tional baseball team. Dempster soccer and hockey. you can’t sit anybody.” who was disappointed. be huge to win a national proposed the idea of Mitchell He said he was living the Mitchell is happy to be back “I am very disappointed championship on home turf,” going to Sweden to play base- dream – playing baseball in home with his family, friends, with OCAAs,” said Lords explained Perkins. “I think ball and teach the younger Europe while promoting the and his team, the Durham team member Sean Perkins. we have the right team.” players leadership, and some sport he loves. His accommo- Lords. Sports The Chronicle October 16, 2012 33 DC students kick it with cricket Cricket now I love playing cricket...I have taken off from my available at ‘work on Fridays to play cricket over here. Durham Paras Gupte ’ Surendran said, crediting vice- arrive. An international educa- College president of Campus Life Derek _ # Fullerton and the international she speaks about the culture `Q< _# shock, homesickness and isola- Manjula Selvarajah support. tion some students experience. The Chronicle Paras Gupte, a second-year “They are away from families Mechanical Engineering stu- R Down-up? Chop? Stomps? dent from India is sitting on the families on weekend and holi- Students who know a thing or bench at a Friday game waiting days, ” she said. two about cricket will be happy for his turn with the cricket bat. Surendran touches on the “I love playing cricket,” he said. solace many of the players feel time at Durham College and “I have taken off from my work when they enter that gym. “ UOIT, cricket is being offered on Fridays to play cricket over They are in a different coun- as an intramural sport. here.” try and sometimes need things Early signs of interest in Another player, Trevor they can relate to,” he said. a cricket league surfaced last # _ & - “Cricket is a religion to them.” December when 24 students sistant student from India, who Players are charged $15 per showed up for a friendly match has been in Canada for four semester, the cheapest rate for between the international stu- months, says it reminds him any intramural sport. It pays dents at Durham College and of home. “It feels like India for the use of the gym, equip- UOIT. “Instead of staying iso- for the time being, which I re- ment, a team shirt and around lated during the festival time, Manjula Selvarajah ally miss,” he said. “It is really four games a month. Interest- we thought, let’s play cricket,” friendly and really social. This ed students can join the next said Sanjay Surendran, an CRICKET TIME: Durham College and UOIT students would help the people who are league starting in January, International Computer Pro- enjoy the newest intramural sport offered on campus. sitting at home alone, not doing and beginners are always wel- grammer Analyst student , who anything and just studying.” come. “ We don’t have any try- led the effort to start the league. with a maximum of 10 players p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 3 Johnene Milan is familiar outs,” said Surendran. “If you There are currently six teams each, hitting the indoor pitch p.m. “If we set it up, we knew with the challenges interna- are willing to play cricket, just signed up for the semester, on Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 it would be really successful,” tional students face when they show up.” 34 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 The Chronicle October 16, 2012 35 36 The Chronicle October 16, 2012