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Vol 2Q Issue 16 George Brown steals Humber veteran by Caroline Grech Humber is losing a ten-year veteran staff member to rival college George Brown. The depar- ture of Nancy Hood, director of Human Resources, marks the third departure of a Humber fac- ulty member to the downtown college since September. Hood will assume the role of executive director of Human Resources at George Brown College after leaving Humber on
Miirch 9. John Walker, former dean of the Hospitality, Recreation and
Tourism (HRT) department left Sept. 8 to become dean of George Brown's Hospitality Department. Susan Goodman, former assis- tant dean to the HRT department and a 27-year veteran of number's staff followed suit last week, also taking a position in George Brown. Hood, who resides in down- town Toronto, said that commut- ing was one of the factors in her decision to move to George Brown's downtown campus which is close to home. "The least amount of time my trip takes ftom home to Humber
is 40 minutes, and on days where
the weather is bad, it takes me an hour," Hood said. The promotion to executive director of human resources enti- tles Hood to a pay hike. This also played a part in her decision, she said. The most important issue, for Hood, was the need for change. "When you go somewhere else where they do things differently you can expand upon your skills. There are interesting challenges
at George Brown. They are com- ing out of difficult times and are
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I^PW Gordon, Humber College presi- areas of education equity, accessi- identified by the ministry director of Public Safety at suspect is found guilty. dent. "It doesn't surprise people bility, quality and public account- responsible for post-secondary Humber College, the incident "It's something we're looking working in the field." ability, Ontario falls behind the education. occurred outside the S building into," he said. "Any assault that Gordon said that because of rest largely because of recent gov- According to the second annu- of residence. occurs on campus is something the government's tightened condi- ernment cutbacks. al KPI project results released The passengers hailed the cab that is taken very seriously." tions on loans and grants, it has "Higher education in many April 5, 2000, Ontario's colleges from downtown and were driven A 24-year-old Peterborough forced institutions to squeeze provinces is moving backward received high marks. to Humber. Upon arrival, the man, Ryan Legault, was arrested accused began arguing about the and charged with assault caus- fare. ing bodily harm. The argument escalated and At the time, Legault had a Cash boost from province the cab driver was then punched warrant for his arrest in in the faced, knocked to the Peterborough, for disobeying ground and punched some the conditions of bail and in given to work-study plan more, said Detective George Ottawa, for mischief, said Det. Buchanan, 23 Division. Buchanan. by Janet Gibson First-year Business The Ontario government Adminstration student, Lakeshore principal doubled the money it Lindsay Bax, was recently gave to the Ontario Work- hired by the athletic cen- Study Plan to $10.8 million tre. bids farewell in June for the current school year. "Actually it gives a great The plan pays 70 per cent opportunity to meet new by Alison Taylor of the wages college and uni- people. ..it helps finance Pat Ferbyack, principal at versity students earn by things that we want to do Lakeshore campus, announced working part-time on cam- on our weekends or our her retirement this week, marking pus. The individual school days off that aren't covered the end of roughly 25 years at departments pay the other by mom and dad." Humber College. 30 per cent. Bax adds, "you really She will be leaving the college in Deb McBain, co-ordinator get to know the athletic June 2001. of the work study program at department, how it's run, "She has been here a long time Humber College's North all the ins and outs that and given a lot to Humber. I hope campus said, "Right now we you don't see day to day she's got a lot out of it too," said have about 550 students just using the facility. It Humber College President Robert working at North [campus] actually helps me out with Gordon. and 150 to 200 working at my course [business As principal at Lakeshore Lakeshore under work- administration] because I Ferbyack has the overall responsi- study." JANET GIBSON can go back and say, 'If I bility of running the affairs of that McBain said students Debbie McBain is there to help students. was to run it, this is how I campus. COURTESY PHOTO qualify for work-study if they would do things.' "She will be missed by the cam- Pat Ferbyack will be missed have a financial need and have other hand, pays 100 per cent of Sid Bailer, superintendent of pus as a whole. She is someone lived in Ontario for at least one the wages of the Ontario students the Humber Arboretum, said three who keeps a very good head in sit- "She is, in effect, my representa- year. instead of the usual 70 per cent, of his work-study students uations that require calm," said Ian tive [at the Lakeshore campus] This year, Humber created a vdth the difference coming from changed their career path to land- Smith, principal of the because I can't be there all the way to help international students money the college receives scaping after getting hooked on Humber/Guelph Centre. time.. .She has been a great help to who don't qualify for work-study through increased tuition fees. outdoor work. Throughout her career at the me in terms of running the col- and can't work off-campus while Students are hired for various "In the fall and winter pro- college, Ferbyack has held various lege," Gordon said. going to school in Canada. jobs such as peer tutors in the grams we've got a really high cali- positions. Ferbyack's announcement A department can hire one career centre, gardeners in the bre of students," Bailor said. "We She moved to Lakeshore about means that Gordon must find a international (or out of province) Arboretum, classroom cleaners, or have survived and even grown on five years ago, initially as the Chair suitable replacement for the posi- student for every three Ontario note-takers for disabled students. Ontario Work Study." of the School of Performing Arts. tion at Lakeshore for the next aca- students. They also pay all of his or They make $7.50 to $9 an hour Last fall Bailor hired eight stu- She continues to hold a position as demic year. But the roles of that her wages. and gain valuable experience they dents who worked between five dean in that School, in addition to position may be changing as that The work-study plan, on the can add to their resume. and 20 hours a week. her duties as principal. campus expands and evolves. February i, 2001 New Canadian ten dollar Internet adoption bill has everyone talking may be possible by Tara Smith The Bank of Canada despite criticism unveiled the new $10 bill on Jan. 17, which is part of a Building a family via Internet may soon be new series of bank notes called Canadian Journey, available in Canada. designed to feature Canada's culture, history, and by Derrick Milbum of fraud. According to Blugerman, achievements. Despite public criticism and the organization responsible for The new design, whose concern, Internet adoption posting these children on its Web theme is remembrance and will soon be a reality in Canada. site bulletin board did not have a peacekeeping, includes an Michael Blugerman, executive license to do so. The Internet has updated picture of Sir John director of the Children's Resource been made the scapegoat, but A. MacDonald on the front. and Consultation Centre of Blugerman argues that it is not at On the back is a picture of a Toronto made this declaration in fault. This is a failure of the "ordi- peacekeeper looking reaction to the recent battle over nary bricks and mortar channels." through binoculars, a cluster ffew money with a new design symboUzes remembrance and peace the six -month-old American twins The Internet simply brought these of poppies —with lines from keeping including an updated picture ofJohn A. MacDonald on thefront. sold via the Internet. people together. the famous poem, In "There are great Internet Flanders Fields — and two young year. The $1,000 will no longer be include: children at play ($5 bill); issues, but in this case, here we "There are great children standing beside a war produced. arts and culture ($20); nation have just got pretty cruddy fraud veteran. "The Bank of Canada stopped building ($50); and innovation involving kids with a frosting of Internet issues, but in Additional security features issuing the $1,000 bill in May of and exploring ($100). Internet. This is not an Internet this case, here we include raised ink, as well as hid- 2000," said Joe Basile, business The $10 bill was the first to be problem. The Internet just makes have just got pretty den numbers and images that consultant at the Bank of Canada produced because the Bank of it sexier," Blugerman said. cruddyfraud-involving glow under ultraviolet light. in Ottawa. "Largely to combat Canada wanted to have more time The young girls were sold for kids with a frosting of Other images shine gold when the money laundering." to work on even more advanced $6,000 by Caring Heart Adoption, Internet." bill is held a certain way, for The $1,000 bill will keep its security features for the larger a San Diego-based Internet firm, example, three maple leaves on status as legal tender until the denominations. to California couple Richard and - Michael Blugerman the front. bills are all out of circulation, and "We wanted to start with the Vickie Allen. Having raised the The new bills also includes then they will be destroyed. lower denominations because in girls for two-months, the Aliens "Some consummation has to raised bumps in the top right Basile said the design of the the next two to three years we returned them to their birth moth- happen somewhere. If the guys hand corner, which indicate new bank notes was the result of want to put even more security er, Tranda Wecker, for the week- doing the investigation are vigi- denomination for people who are doing a "consultation process with features on the higher denomina- end so that she might say farewell lant, then you don't have a prob- visually impaired. the Canadian public, to get their tions," Basile said. to her twins. lem with Internet adoption, or you Newly designed $5, $20, $50 views on the design of the new The new note series is a project But Wecker had other inten- have the normal range of prob- and $100 bills are expected to be series." The new series features which is about two years in the fions. She sold her twins again, lems," he said. phased in over the next few years, themes that celebrate Canada's making, and will replace the last this time to a Welsh couple, Alan But critics of Internet adoption with the new $5 bill expected to be history, culture, and achieve- series which has been in circula- and Judith Kilshaw, for worry that these agencies may not in circulation by the end of this ments. Designs for the other notes tion for 15 years. $12,000(U.S.). be doing enough to ensure that the adoptive families are suitable. "...we don't the know "Internet adoptions must not Break in at Lakeshore costly quality of the home into be done without someone to eval- which they are going." uate the home into which the chil- by Nick Dixon Crimes like these are normally Beefing up security appears to - Jane Clifton dren are going. It is critical that recent break-in at Humber's committed with the intent to resell be one solution to the problem, we know the families are stable ALakeshore campus resulted in the goods, said Wicklam. "A guy but, "We have limited financial "This is certainly something of and will provide caring and consis- $25,000 worth of equipment can use a laptop, but how many resources to cover the campus. concern. Selling babies through tent parenting," Clifton said. stolen from the media centre. data projectors can you use?" Even if we did have more funding," the Internet is intended to give A quick resolution to this deba- According to police reports, adds Jeynes, "The guards can't be these babies families, but we don't cle seems unlikely as both couples have limited early in the evening of Jan. 20, "We everywhere." know the quality of the home into have made it abundantly clear that thieves broke into a classroom and financial resources" Wicklam said that one problem which they are going," Jane they are intent on keeping the stole three data projectors, two -Gary Jeynes at Humber is, "Every classroom Clifton, director of the Child and twins. Dell laptops and two Canon digital probably has some high tech Youth Worker Program, said. "Whatever happens, I hope it video recorders. This is the second significant equipment." The girls have been living in happens soon," Bridget Detective Constable Barry theft of equipment firom Humber He suggested that the door- North Wales with the Kilshaw's for Woodcock, director of Child Care Wicklam of Toronto Police 21 divi- campuses in the last four months. ways could be monitored with a the last month, pending an FBI Centres at Humber College said. sion said, "Once inside [the In October, $22,000 worth of camera on off peak hours. investigation to determine "The reality is the children need thieves] pried open a locked class- computer equipment was stolen Budget restraints leave Jeynes whether Caring Heart Adoptions something to be determined and room door." from a technical support room on with a real dilemma though, first has acted fraudulently. The an opportunity to start their lives When asked how thieves man- Humber's North campus. of all you need someone watching British government has also as well," she said. aged to go unnoticed with so much According to Jeynes, Humber the screens and secondly, "We launched an investigation into Canada may soon be dealing equipment, Gary Jeynes, director College has a low number of thefts have 160 doors here [on the North what British Home Minister Jack with similar issues, as the coun- of public safety at Humber College, each year. campus]. What doors do you want Straw has called "a matter of huge try's first Internet adoption agency said, "Break-ins happen, and secu- Jeynes said Humber's friendly, to put a camera on?" concern." opens its cyber doors in February. rity can't be everywhere. If some- open door policy makes it easier Police do not believe that the Though much is being made of Calling itself "Canada's only one wants to break-in and steal for thieves to come onto campus recent theft is related to the one in this sensational case, Blugerman is online meeting place for adoptive something they are going to do it." unnoticed. That is not something October. quick to point out that the Internet parents," Canada Adopts Jeynes added that there were that will be going away soon. We Anyone with any information is not to blame for this bitter adop- (www.CanadaAdopts.com) will probably at least three people like to keep our institution an open about the break-in is asked to call tion battle. make its Internet debut in mere involved in the heist. institution," he said. Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS. He insists this is a simple issue weeks. February i, 2001 Tuition invoice starts confusion by Sangita Iyer they were paying extra money on Services, said she agrees that the ask, it's hard to explain. ical coverage. International students are frus- top of their tuition. invoice is misleading, and does not "The insurance is covered in the trated and confused after Silvia Ojeda, a Humber photog- blame the students for being fees that are turned over to the receiving invoices that led them to raphy student from Colombia said upset. But the students do not pay "How could somebody insurance company. We decided if feels deceived. She received extra fees for medical coverage, we pay for it, we don't have to have believe they were paying extra for she tell me that they are not medical coverage, and as a result the acceptance package in April of she said. students agree or disagree with it," paying for it, and it says Humber Financial Services is 2000, with tuition fees of $4,946 "When I looked at the piece of Sutton said. on the receipt that they changing the format of the tuition (including health insurance) for paper [invoice], I thought 'why According to Sutton, the item- are." invoice. the semester. does it read like that?' I thought izing on the invoice is for adminis- When international students But she was invoiced $5,264.94 we don't charge separate fees for -Mike Kopinak trative purposes and to ensure that get accepted into Humber, they last semester, which is about $300 medical coverage, but it says we all international students are receive a package outlining details more than what she was quoted in do. No wonder students thought included in the list submitted to of fee payment, which include the package. we had one," she said. "How could somebody tell me the insurance company. medical coverage. "When you get the information Confusion may have also that they are not paying for it, and While confusion continues, The confusion began when for- package, it says $4,950, but then stemmed from fee increases since it says on the receipt that they are? Sutton said, "Given the problems eign students started to receive you end up paying about $5,300 last May, Harvey said. I can't say 'no, it doesn't say that', that are surfacing by the inclusion invoices that itemized separately, because of all the extra health Mike Kopinak, manager for because it does," he said. of this internal breakdown, the medical fees of $250, a fee that insurance charges and incidental International Student Services John Sutton, director of college will have to alter program- was supposed to be part of their fees," she said. said, it's a mistake on the college's Financial Services, confirmed that ming which prints [medical fees] tuition. This led them to believe Judy Harvey, dean of Student part and when students come and students do not pay extra for med- on the fee statement form." More students trying to give back to OSAP by Mark Nonkes couldn't afford to go to school The number of Humber without an OSAP loan. College students who pay off "I know I'm going to pay it their student loans has off. They put me through increased by five per cent since school," Robins said. last year. Financial Aid is keeping stu- Financial Aid Manager dents better informed on their Margaret Antonides said the loan status, and is working with KIM SINCLAIR school has worked hard to banks on advising students reduce the number of students about loan repayment. who do not pay back their loans. A student's academic In 1999, 80 per cent of students progress and programs are Strutting their stuff and former students paid back being more closely monitored in OSAP loans while in 2000, 85 Humber College to help prevent by Kim Sinclair with HSF as a club to help with "Humber needs this," she said, per cent paid back their loans. loan defaults. Humber school spirit swelled funding. The Ackeetree is spon- taking a breather after an hour of "It feels good but it's not just "Students don't pay loans for in the student centre as soring us, and we're going to work dancing. "The best thing is to see a financial aid effort, it's a several reasons," Antonides dance squad wannabes shimmied hard to fundraise and find more stuff like this going on in the Humber College effort," said. "Some aren't aware that and shook their way through sponsors." school." Kutin said the spirit is Antonides said. they have to pay for two loans, squad tryouts Tuesday. Now the uniforms are in, and there, and the squad is bringing it an Ontario and Canada loan. Co-ordinator, Ximena Villate, the time finally right for the together. "Some aren't aware that seems Some forget to notify banks or a third-year Business Humber dance squad. "The best thing about it is that they have to pay for two the college when they move, so Administration student, rescued About 15 girls came out instead of begging the school for loans, an Ontario and the repayment forms never the discarded squad and spent Tuesday, and there was no short- money, these girls are willing to Canada loan." reach them." $1,200 of her own money to buy age of energy or enthusiasm as go out and fundraise and find -Jena Robins "Some students who don't new uniforms for the dancers. they danced for an hour to earn their own sponsors. I think that is get a job in their field don't pay "I had six girls last semester, one of those new uniforms. a very mature thitig to do." Humber is below the provin- back their loan either," but I needed more commitment "I'm going to choose based on What Villate asks most of her cial average, 15 per cent, on col- Antonides said. Nicole from them," Villate said. "And the rhythm and energy," Villate said. girls is commitment, and all of lege student loan defaulters. Spocatrs, a Public Relations cer- problem was that we didn't have 'This is not typical triangle forma- those that came out and showed a However, the provincial univer- tificate student, wasn't accepted uniforms, so we didn't feel com- tion cheerleading. It's about willingness to commit and work sity default average is consider- for OSAP, so she got a bank fortable showing up at events." dancing and we have no rules. hard for the squad will be a mem- ably lower at seven per cent. loan. Villate, a six-year veteran Fun is the only rule." ber of the club. The first payment for a stu- "It's something that totally cheerleader from Columbia, is not Mariana Kutin, a second-year For now, with money creating dent loan must be made six hangs over ray shoulders. I complaining about paying for the Business Management student uniform limitations, only six girls months after leaving school. If want to pay it back right away. new uniforms. and member of the Humber will be chosen as lead dancers. a loan is not paid a student's So, as soon as I start working "Because athletics was financ- Students' Federation (HSF) board Villate hopes to not only get credit rating could be affected. that is going to be one of my ing the new facilities, I didn't of directors, pulled out a high- her dance squad out to home Second-year Creative Photo- first goals... I hate having it," expect them to pay," she said. energy performance at the try- games, but to show them off at graphy student, Jena Robins, Spocatrs said. "I'm going to get us registered outs. other colleges. February i, 2001 Humber sends quake relief to El Salvador The Latino Cultural Organization is collecting donationsfor El Salvador by Sangita Iyer human beings," Tamayo said. The Latino community at John Pulla, vice president of Humber has organized a relief the Latino Cultural Organization, project for El Salvador's earth- said a small Humber contribution quake victims. will make a big difference. More than 700 people were "Bottom line is to unite and killed and thousands were injured make a difference. We are all after a 7.6 magnitude quake hit El brothers and sisters in one large Salvador on Jan. 13. family of this world. We have to The members of the Latino help mankind no matter who or Cultural Organization at Humber where they are, even if they are are setting up boxes for donations strangers," Pulla said. to contribute their share to the Oscar Laguan, a member of the relief effort. Canadian Salvadorian Assoc- Danny Tamayo, president of iation, said their goal is to reach $1 the organization said the goal of million. the project is to pull people togeth- "We have had great support SANGITA IYER er and help those in need. from Canada. We have collected Taking a stand: Humber students John Pulla (left) and Danny Tamayo (right) are heading up the "We should stick together in $40,000 in one week and filled a relief eff^ort for quake stricken El Salvadorians. times of happiness and sorrow. 40-foot container with canned baby food, canned food, medicine, condition). For cash donations please con- We should all get together regard- food," Laguan said. (especially Tylenol, Aspirin and Boxes will be set up in Caps and tact the Humber Latino organiza- less of where we are from and help Some of the most needed com- cough syrups), Band-Aids, blan- the HSF office to receive donations tion through their e-mail, address each other because we are all modities are disposable diapers, kets, shoes and clothing (in good for the victims. at [email protected]. Aftershock being felt by Humber students by Desmond Devoy year Journalism program. The native of initial news of the quake hit Tiwari the live too far from the city, so they're all right." Even though it is a tragedy thousands of Indore, India has not heard from his sister worst. Even non-Indian students hearts have miles away, the aftershocks from last since the earthquake, despite repeated "It was very shocking," Tiwari said. "I gone out to that country. Jeevan week's earthquake in India are still being phone calls to her home in Ahmedabad, in saw their [my relative's] faces come just Rajaratnam, a second-year Business felt here at Humber. the state of Gujarat, which was hardest hit. right in front of me. But I hope they're okay. Administration student, is of Tamil descent Last Friday's earthquake wreaked havoc I just hope they're alive over there. It is so (a group found mostly in northern Sri over large parts of Northwest India, claim- "It's a sad thing, [but] they tragic." Lanka) and sympathizes with his neigh- ing at least 6,200 lives (with official govern- "No one was expecting this to hap- bour's troubles. weren't preparedfor it by the ment estimates placing the number between pen...Now everything is destroyed." "It's a sad thing, [but] they weren't pre- looks of it. But ifI had some 20,000 and 30,000) and causing $8.25 bil- But Tiwari has not yet given up hope, pared for it by the looks of it," said money on me I'd love to help." lion worth of damage. saying that "Today [Tuesday] I am going to Rajaratnam. "But if I had some money on And even with the world rushing to send -Jeevan Rajaratnam try to phone again." me I'd love to help." aid, members of number's Indian commu- Other members of Humber's Indian And it appears Rajaratnam may soon get nity are playing a desperate waiting game to "I am very concerned for their safety," community have received good news of their someplace to put his money-where it will do find out the fate of loved ones, half a world Tiwari said of his sister and other relatives. relatives. Second-year Accounting student the most good to help the quake victims. away back in India. "I haven't heard from them since the earth- Jaspreet Grewal, herself born in India, said People who want to donate money or wish One of those waiting by the phone for quake [But] I'm hoping to hear from them "It was shocking that so many people died. to volunteer their time can e-mail Humber's some good news is Rakesh Tiwari, 32, a soon." My cousins are all in India [so] I did call Indian Students Association at first-year student in the accelerated two- Though the waiting has been hard, the them to see if they were all right but they all [email protected]. Protecting our natural heritage Jean Fau is a chief park warden for Parks Canada. He and his colleagues protect the plant and animal life in our national parks. They also help Canadians explore and enjoy these special places. This is just one of the hundreds of services provided by the Government of Canada. For more information on government services: • Visit the Service Canada Access Centre nearest you • Visit www.canada.gc.ca •Call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) TTY/TDD: 1 800 465-7735 Canada February i, 2001 "An innocent mother is dead and the Edi^tp;-i^i . murdererfree." Immunity against common sense The question, 'what would you Witnesses and paramedics system and suffer the penalties for Officer Yvonne Fletcher outside crimes will provoke countries to do if you knew you couldn't described Knyazev as arms- their actions. the Lybian embassy in London. take it too far. They argue that our get caught?' inevitably leads to crossed, chatting in his native Ambassadors should face no When the ambassadors were foreign advisors will be harassed some exotic answers. It's a theo- tongue with his comrade. The less than this. booted home, they were wel- with jaywalking, traffic tickets and retical question to most, but to horrific lack of regard for human What we call diplomatic comed home with a hero's cele- misdemeanors. But ambassadors diplomats, it's a reality. life was blatantly obvious by his immunity dates back to before bration. don't abide by the law. Two Russian diplomats actions. Greek and Roman eras where It's been nearly 40 years since The only reason they commit watched in drunken indifference He didn't get caught. messengers, carrying both good the Vienna convention, effectively these minor offenses is because as Catherine MacLean and He has returned home to drink and bad news, would be granted handed foreign representatives they know they can get away with Catherine Dore lay in pain on the a swig of vodka and laugh the privileged status and no harm god-like status. it. But as the old axiom goes, 'give cold streets of Ottawa. The speed- events away. would cross their paths. Perhaps it's time to return to them an inch, and they'll take a ing car, driven by intoxicated He will never face a Canadian Today, by means of the Vienna the issue. An innocent mother is mile.' The mile stolen by Knyazev Russian diplomat, Andrei tribunal for killing the mother of Convention of 1961, diplomats dead and the murderer free. True, proves this is true. Knyazev, struck MacLean and two children. still hold that power. The idea is to if we get rid of diplomatic immu- But if you don't believe the Dore as they were walking their Diplomatic immunity is a keep these privileged folk away nity, international relations may mile, here's the inch. Scotland dog on the sidewalk. notion far removed from what the from harassment of the public. suffer, but absolute power is a cor- Yard has claimed that 40 per cent Dore is now in hospital, trjdng rest of us must face. This get-out-of-jail-free card has ruptible power. of all of London's unpaid parking to recover from her injuries. Should a Canadian globetrot- been touted for centuries and we, The United States argues that tickets and shoplifting offences MacLean was pronounced ter run down a hapless civilian, the public, suffer. instituting legal muscles to arrest are committed by ambassadors dead at the scene. they would face the country's legal 1984 saw the murder of Police diplomats involved in severe and their families. Flag off, Bernie! Oh mon dieu! The Canadian He said, "As for flags, you all flag, bits of red rag? see there are too many. It's really One premier goes bye-bye, propaganda that borders on the and just as quickly, the front run- ridiculous." ner for the position winds-up and And he said, "We are not for smashes Canadians in the face sale. Quebec has no intention of with a snowball. selling ourselves on the street for Can't we all just get along? bits of red rag or other reasons." The federal government The people of Quebec are not offered $18 million to finance a prostitutes selling themselves for provincially owned Quebec "bits of red rag." They are aquarium on one condition: Canadians who reside in Quebec, Quebec must fly the Canadian who are entitled to federal money flag there for at least 40 years. as much as the next province, but And in response, Bernard please, have enough respect to fly Landry, top runner for premier your country's flag with pride. of Quebec, tasted his toes. Since the incident, Landry has When asked by a reporter apologized and pleaded that about losing millions of dollars something was lost in the trans- on account of flags, Landry said lation. But he has now shovra his Quebec is not bilingual. true colours: Blue and white, He said, the law states the instead of red and white. only official language of Quebec Let's not start throwing snow- is French. balls... again. 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Chris Vernon Melanie Irvine Deslyn Diaram Please direct all advertising inquiries to; (416) 675-4390. ext. 231 Chad Heard Health Editor Creative Advisor Pamela Goldfricht Brian Pascual Number Et Cetera is produced in partnership with the Melanie Irvine Toronto Olvision of the Metroland Newspaper Chain 1+ February i, 2001 "Tracy did not ask herfather to end her life. Latimer made that decision on his own and now he must suffer the consequences of his actions." -Natalie Meditsky QrPci MO ft i>^^^Mj^;^npiv> Now puts Chief Fantino on the map No wonder some people don't would gain a better understanding force's Community Oriented killed in the line of duty is laid to like journalists. of Toronto by spending more of Response Unit had his truck rest, the procession takes on the AfOVf magazine, a free Toronto his personal time there. stolen and set ablaze, llie same air of a state funeral. Why? 'ftabbid, published the address and llie point Wheeler makes is man's name was found spray- Because most people realize and picture of Police Chief Julian disjointed and based on checkered painted on a wall, with the num- appreciate the sacrifice the Pantino's house last week. The logic. How accurate is it to say that bers 187 above it. The numbers deceased officer made for the «to!y » ndfeuiovus. The picture is a man cannot understand the represent California's penal code community. unnecessary. The breach of priva- institution for which he works, number for homicide, and have They laid down their life in the Fantino so obviously is, can I can remember my high school understandable and forgivable. In light of this chilling, anony- Those behind this tawdry, demand some sacrifice of person- principal having an acute under- It could even be argued that the mous threat, it is all the more dis- humourless, irresponsible piece of al privacy. Reporters at your door, standing of the going.s-on in our perspective he gains from living in quieting that NOW would publish would-be journalism have proven autograph hounds, hangers-on, school, and last time I checked, he suburbia makes him even more the information it did. their disrespect and lack of appre- Ipxe usual. But what NOW did is hadn't moved his family into the effective. Could Fantino be in danger? ciation for our police force and are :^t>eyQnd aisceptabie. library. The piece in NOW names 12 Could his family become gang tar- now hiding behind weak argu- ' The story in question is {ouiid The same goes for Fantino, other high-ranking Toronto offi- gets? Who knows? But the doubt ments and flaccid defences to jus- ,ia a stnaH section called insight, who has ruftled a few feathers in cials who live outside the citj'. is cast and their safety is most cer- tify their error. ;^atitled "Chief Fantino's suburban his time as police chief To say that Would fists or even eyebrows be tainly in question. Many, if not most, journalists feunker," which includes various his nesting outside Toronto makes raised if the picture and address The article is written in a light- hold high ideals. The pursuit of pother facts relating to bow far he him a less effective public servant published were of City Auditor hearted, snarky, hey-I'm-so-clever truth and accuracy is genuine and ^j»side» frota Toronto. is ridiculous, the msa'n worklife Jeffrey Griffiths's home? Not like- st>'le, poking fun at city bigwigs. well-intentioned. NOW is still an I Glenn Wheeler, NOWs associ- in Toronto is hectic, the city's ly. What is so infuriating about the What it fails to appreciate is the excellent publication, probably /:ate editor, claims the article problems cross his desk e>er>' day. piece is not so much what it risk that police officers take every- one of the best in the city. attempted to make the potat tbat Surely wanHug to live somewhere reveals, but the timing of the reve- day protecting all of us, including Not all scribes are bad. But at rFantiao would be a better police removed from the hustle, bustle lation itself the editors of NOW. times like this, it can sure seem ?<3jief Ifhe lived in the cily. Xfe^he and .stress of it all is completely Onlv last week an officer in the When an officer who has been that way. Showing little mercy for a mercy killing The Supreme Court's ruling in Tracey Latimer's experience of stances reached a feverish pitch, that this is acceptable, who makes the Robert Latimer case has life is hard to fathom. Born a and they must have, to drive a that decision? The courts and law- opened a Pandora's box of moral quadriplegic, her mental capacity man to the desperate act of killing makers? The patient and their and political debate regarding the never expanded beyond that of a his own child, then they must have doctor? The primary caregiver? contentious issue of mercy killing. four-month-old. In her 12 years of been unimaginably grim indeed. Latimer made a judgment call The judgment, handed down life she had undergone several It is almost too easy to let sym- when he killed Tracey. His reasons two weeks ago, puts the operations and was destined for pathy for Latimer overshadow the for doing so were set in a frame- Saskatchewan farmer in prison for more. When her father gathered fact that he committed the most work of tangled moral reasoning ten years, ending a seven-year bat- her in his arms and carried her out serious of crimes, and should be that only he can understand. For tle to avoid just that. He is guilty Natalie Meditsky to the garage, where he put her in punished accordingly. that, he deserves our sympathy. It of killing his severely disabled would be hard pressed to imagine. the cab of his pick-up truck and If Latimer is let off the hook was wrong to judge that the life of daughter Tracey, in an act he Mitigating factors such as this are piped in the gas that killed her, he too easily for what he did, a dan- his daughter was no longer worth steadfastly maintains was one of mere incidentals, as the court believed what he was doing was gerous precedent is set, and it is living, and ending it was wrong compassion, motivated by his operates within a framework that something apart from murder. this: the sanctity of life is some- because the person who was most desire to end what he saw as her prevents judicial discretion in If anyone was in a position to thing that we determine on a case affected was powerless to say any- suffering. murder cases. While the court observe that Tracey was suffering, by case basis, and in particular thing. Tracy did not ask her father Calling Latimer's action a mis- seemed sympathetic towards it was certainly her father, who cases, under certain circum- to end her life. Latimer made that taken judgment call, the court rec- Latimer, leniency in sentencing lived what must have seemed like stances that someones life can be decision on his own and now he ognized that as Tracey's father, he was not an option, nor should it a hundred lifetimes during exitinguished. must suffer the consequences of faced difficulties most people have been. Tracey's short life. And if circum- If the law is changed to say his actions. Word on th© StrCOt we asked Number Students how they would make a grown man cry. Here's their word..... Chad Eden Colleen Hardware Olive Felice Rhonen White Julie Murphy Advertising and Graphic Chef Training, first-year General Arts and Science Advertising and Graphic General Arts and Science Design, first-year first-year Design, first-year first-year "If they feel like food, take away "Tell him you're pregnant." "Kick him in the nuts or sleep "Hit on him." "Kill his dog becuase that's a their food. If they like sports, with his mom. Show him my mans best friend." take away their converters." penis." " 8 February i, 2001 0^ cQA-V^P u s Province gives Humber grant near $i million by Lindsay Bruce films, so post-production is actu- ment that can be used in a number where we have 69 [spaces] in any with certain industries including Lights, camera, computer ally becoming a more important of different venues," said Hanna. given year and we'll have 1,800 Avid Technology, Sony of Canada graphics. Humber College is part of the production process He added that the centre itself qualified applicants. Post-produc- Ltd., Autodesk Canada Inc. and ready to take the film and televi- than the actual film," said Hanna. is designed for three distinct cate- tion is going to be like that," said Apple Canada," Hanna said. sion industries by storm with the Having the centre located at gories of students. Hanna. Hanna will be looking at poten- opening of its post-production Humber is also a benefit to stu- "One is what we call CE train- The provincial government has tial sites for the centre around the training centre. dents, since Toronto is one of ing, which is inter-service training given the college $975,565 to fiind North campus within the next The Ontario Centre for Post- North America's leading cities for for outside people who want to the centre, but the rest of the couple of months. He will stay on Production Training will be the film-making. come in and learn a specific pro- needed dollars will come from as dean of Media Studies once the first of its kind in Ontario and will gram. We'll have professional re- industry partners. centre is built, but will hire a man- give Humber College students the training. The third group will be "I've developed a partnership ager/director to run the post-pro- opportunity to obtain skills in a n"Post-production does- in the existing programs here dur- field that at the moment has a lim- n't really need a shot in ing the day where we can work ited number of trained experts, into the curriculum. Actually, we'll the arm, they need according to William Hanna, screen them through the centre - trained personnel. dean of Media Studies. film and TV students certainly, "Post-production doesn't really -William Hanna multi-media students, and hope- need a shot in the arm, they need fully the Web students will actual- trained personnel," said Hanna. ly work on the equipment in the Hanna said he is excited at the 'Toronto is already in the top centre," said Hanna. prospect of opening this unique to five or six film industries in North Hanna said he also plans to put Ontario centre that will be America," said Hanna. through a proposal for a brand equipped with all the latest soft- 'The post-production market is new post-diploma, post-produc- ware, but the students are the ones about to explode in Toronto." tion program that he hopes to who will receive the many benefits Hanna said the programs avail- start in September. of the program. able at the centre won't be con- 'The program will be designed "Post-production is the fastest fined to the film programs. He specifically for post-production growing part of the film and televi- plans to work the curriculum work," said Hanna. sion industries. [George] Lucas, into three program areas that The centre will be competitive who made his last Star Wars said will affect between 500 and 600 due to the high demand for skilled that the film was actually 90 per students. employees in this area. UNDSAY BRUCE cent post produced ... that seems "Students will have the oppor- "When you look at a film and William Hanna is excited about getting $i-million to train to be the trend in a lot of the big tunity to work with filming equip- television production program Humber students as post-production film experts. Solving crowding problems at SAACnet labs by Joanna Cravit Students using the SAACnet "I use it for work, and when I around 260 computers available campus because of the prohibitive North campus students are lab for personal reasons such as don't have any, I just screw for general use. cost. There is also no space at the finding it harder than ever to web surfing or e-mail have made around," he said. "I'd say it's They may not be as obvious or North campus for another lab of find computers during the day, the crowding worse, but staff say about 50/50." convenient, but the labs in E302, SAACnet's size. but it could be that they are not they are unwilling to draw a line E305, E325, E343, H207, H211, In addition, there is a cost of "The demand grows looking in the right places. because it can be hard to tell H217, J201 and J202 are often about $3,000 per computer, plus every year as more The SAACnet lab in H205 is when online activities are actually fiiee for large blocks of time during the cost of desks, chairs, network- one of the only labs where classes personal. programs and more the day - and because they are out ing equipment and labour to get a are not scheduled, but finding an 'There is a lot of e-mail going people incorporate of the way, they are less likely to lab up and running. available computer among the 101 on, lots of Web stuff going on, but computers into their be crowded. However, a new lab is slated to machines in the lab has become who is to say it's not course relat- The learning labs are less heav- open at the Lakeshore Campus, daily life." increasingly difficult. ed?" said Sprenger. "Probably ily booked for classes, and the offering a variety of facilities -Valerie Sprenger "The demand grows every year more people are using the Internet classes that do occur are often lab- to accommodate program expan- as more programs and more peo- for research than the library." Anderton used the computers style, meaning the instructor may sion there. ple incorporate computers Andrew Anderton, a second- in the library previously, but when have booked the time if their class into their daily life," said year Golf Management student, his class locations changed in the needs it, but there is no active "/ use itfor work, and Valerie Sprenger, who oversees is a frequent user of the new semester, he found the teaching going on. If there are fi^e when I don't have any, I the SAACnet lab. SAACnet lab. SAACnet lab more convenient. computers, it may be possible to just screw around." Law Clerk student, Michelle obtain access even if a class is Fillipelli, also uses the SAACnet scheduled. -Andrew Anderton lab, and because she requires spe- "Some of the rooms have quite cialized software for her program, a bit of access," said Sprenger. Sprenger also emphasized that she is limited in where she can Sprenger urges students to over-crowding is only an issue if work. check the schedules posted on the students continue to rely solely on "I try not to use that one, but doors of H217 to see when the labs the SAACnet lab. other labs have classes in them. are available. For example, E343 Specialized software like It's really frustrating because the has large blocks of time where no Simply Accounting and program- computers are all connected and classes are booked, including ming languages may only be avail- it's really slow." Tuesdays where the lab is com- able in SAACnet or the depart- Sprenger sympathizes with pletely open. mental labs, but for word process- frustrated students, but said there She said there are currently no ing and Internet, the learning labs JOANNA CRAVIT are 9 computer application learn- plans to expand the SAACnet lab offer a useful and convenient Crowdin' students line up outside the labs looking for computers. ing labs at the North campus with or build any new ones at North alternative. February i, 2001 Caribbean club returning to North Free Group helps students cope with transition by Nadia Ranieri According to Josea Carter, the umber will soon get a taste club's vice president, students H of the tropics as the have been very anxious to get the study Caribbean Students' Association movement started. spices things up on campus. "When I'm walking down the The anticipated group is mak- halls, people stop me all the time ing a comeback after a two year and say, 'hey aren't you that guy skills absence from the North campus. who's organizing the Caribbean You don't need a Caribbean club? When is it going to hap- by Brianne Binelli passport to enter this community. pen?" said Carter. Need help sharpening your NADIA RANlliRI All that is needed is an interest in "I think it's a great idea," said skills and raising your All smiles: The Caribbean club organizers welcome everyone culture and a desire to pass it. on Michael Kopinak, manager of grades? and notjust one specific group. • to others. International Students Services. The seven different 55- "The whole objective of the "I told them what they had to do minute study skills seminars left group reflects an all inclusive and where they had to go to get this semester that cover exam concept; it's open to everyone. this started and ratified." preparation and test anxiety are We want to combine life back in Kopinak is convinced the soci- stress management, time man- the Caribbean with life here in ety will be a success. HSF election agement and procrastination Canada and encourage members "I found that the Caribbean might help. to share and participate in all cul- students ban together, they're full Each seminar is held in room tural aspects of the Caribbean," of pride about their heritage. A H414 every Wednesday and said Nizara Juman, founder and group of strong, committed peo- starts Feb. 19 Thursday from 11:45 a-m. to president of the Association. ple is needed to make sure this 12:40 p.m. until Feb. 22. happens," he said. by Amy Whittingham in the elections. FREE HELP "The idea is to help ease Juman is hoping that the club Humber Students' Federation "People just have such busy some of the cultural will provide events that encom- has declared Feb. 19 as the lives that sometimes they're just Counselor Martin said that adjustment issues faced pass everyone and not just one official opening day for the 2001 here on campus and then get out students can benefit from the specific group. student election nominations. of here ... Some people sometimes free service. by all students who are The association will launch In wake of the announcement, just don't have an interest in HSF, "We have always felt students new to Canada." activities to boost Caribbean HSF has unveiled a communica- and then there's some people that could improve their skills in -Nizara Juman pride. Members will feast on an tions plan to increase student just don't know enough about it." regard to learning. Quite often island pot luck dinner and partic- interest. HSF is hoping its communica- they have more things they are "The idea is to help ease some ipate in campus domino competi- Stephen Murdoch, Marketing tions plan will correct that. trying to juggle," he said. of the cultural adjustment issues tions - a favourite Caribbean pas- and Communications co-ordina- Murdoch said if an intensive The free seminars are given faced by all students who are new time. tor said he's come up with a plan campaign is geared towards stu- by counselors from Humber's to Canada." Juman also wants to organize aimed at increasing voter turnout dents, they will be asking for Counselling and Student Juman's idea to form the a basketball tournament involv- and raising the number of credi- assistance from faculty and sup- Development service, located in group was inspired by a recent ing all campus clubs. Their first ble candidates. port staff. D128 at the North campus and trip she made to Barbados, where meeting will take place in "That's sometimes a very diffi- "A lot of the time, the faculty A120 at the Lakeshore campus. she visited family and friends. February. cult thing. We get a lot of people know who are leaders, who would "Sometimes people ^ho "Now that I'm back in Canada, She is also hoping to reincar- coming in and taking [candidate be good for HSF. If we can stress attend these have some of the I'm really missing home. I miss nate the popular Trinidad application] packages, but the dif- to them the importance of the elec- skills already, but they veiy much the way people are so carefree, Carnival at CAPS to officially ficult part is actually having them tion and getting respected candi- want to raise their marks. They the weather, the espe- History Month. bring back," said. dates then it will get the whole want to better," Pieke said. food and mark Black . them Murdoch do cially the beach," she said. Candidate packages will be process flowing," Murdoch said. SMALL TURNOUT What once started as a small 2001 student election available on the opening day. HSF is looking for one presi- Humber Students' Federation nominations runjrom HSF President Toby Wamell said dent for the North and Lakeshore Students needing help with (HSF) information booth planted Feb. 19 - March 1 the application process is similar campuses, as well as two vice- specific courses or students with in the middle of North campus, to what it has been in the past. president's for each location. learning disabilities can get peer playing the sweet rhythms of Soca "You have to get 100 signa- Warnell said they want candi- tutors. and Calypso music to attract stu- Positions: tures from people that think you'll dates who have the commitment The seminars are held in a dents has now evolved into an be a good candidate, plus you to put in the hours necessary to small room that can hold up to educational and enlightening-cul- •One President have to get two faculty signa- make the organization successful 21 people. However, in a recent tural conglomeration. 35 hours a week from May tures," he said. for the entire student body. reading and note-taking seminar "I spoke to a lot of West Indian first to April 30th. Pays: Candidates must sign an aca- "It's the whole motivation and only seven students attended. students and we received 50 sig- approx. $27, 000 demic release form to prove that push to say 'I'm trying to make a Those who did attend said natures from people who were they are full-time students. change for students to better their they were glad they did. interested in joining," Juman •Four Vice-Presidents Warnell says all applicants college life'." Rebecca Perry, a landscape said. 35 hours a week in the sum- that meet the requirements will Of course, salary is an incen- technician student, works as a Stephen Anastasi, VP of mer, ^art-time during the be allowed to campaign. tive for a lot of students. The HSF peer tutor at Humber and Campus Life North, believes that school year. Pays: approx. "The more the merrier. A goal president position pays just over attends the seminars to help the association will be a strong $18,000 is to increase voter turnout by $27,000. improve her tutoring skills. voice on campus. quite a bit so if there are 13 people The four vice-president posi- "Just because I'm a peer tutor "I think the reason why we Voting Info: out there, then all the power to tions pay about $18,000 each. doesn't mean I'm perfect. I have didn't have one in the past two them." "I think students that want to areas I need to improve too," years is because students didn't •Nomination period Murdoch said in the past, directly impact government are Perry said. really the initiative," he said. voter turn been four to six the people that get involved in Anyone who would like to take Feb. 19 - March 2 out has The ideas were great, he •Campaigning period per cent. HSF has set a goal often HSF. I don't think they're looking speak with a counselor one-on- admits, but no one has followed to 15 per cent this year. for the pay and I don't think one can make an appointment at March 5 - March 16 through. He is encouraging stu- Warnell said that there are a they're looking for the prestige. I the Counselling and Student •Voting period dents this time around to actively number of reasons why people think they seriously want to make Development Services. They can March 19 - March 23 participate in clubs on campus. haven't shown very much interest a difference." be reached at (416) 675-5090. . 10 February i, 2001 Taking the unconventional road by Juan Pablo de Dovitiis from living in a shanty in British building, and thinking 'why not to ensure someone is Art Lockhart teaches people Columbia and being considered use that building to help people?'" going to be violent is to how to expand their life functionally illiterate, to running Six months later, thanks to send them to jail. People fulfillments. workshops on law enforcement Lockhart's idea and the involve- have the illusion that One lesson he teaches is using from Bermuda to New Orleans. ment of a whole community, The physical force stops vio- Zen meditation, including ways to Yet, it was only after 1972 that, Gatehouse, a centre for abused lence. But, we killed an avoid conflict and methods of thanks to a new discovery, children, was up and running. entire race here in self-discovery. This is all part Lockhart finally learned to put all Last October, that same centre Canada [the Natives], of a regular Police Foundation his experiences, both positive and was honoured by the Office of the and after 200 years of curriculum. negative, to good use. Attorney General as the "best brutality, all we see is But, given the experiences he "I discovered Zen philosophy practice site" in Ontario for deal- that violence destroys." had to get through to get where he and Zazen meditation in 1972, at a ing with abuse "People talk about is at, no one could blame him if his time when my life was kind of hec- "You can't look at a kid that Canada being the best style is anything but orthodox. tic, chaotic," Lockhart said. has been abused as a victim," country in the world to Although he lived in Kirkland "Meditation was the antidote to Lockhart said. "But rather as a live in, but, according to a Lake as a kid, Lockhart experi- that. I practice Zazen meditation strong kid, because to survive McLean's survey, 70 per enced the rough side of Toronto twice a day for 15 minutes every- abuse you have to be strong. I met cent of Canadians think when, as a teenager, he moved to day." Martin Krause, the first person to that the criminal justice an area known in the 60s as "Fort A Humber teacher for the past come out and speak about the system should be harder Apache", in southern Etobicoke. 14 years at Lakeshore campus, and Maple Leaf Gardens abuse cases. on young offenders. If 'The first day I came out in my a parole officer for the previous If The Gatehouse had been there that is the mentality of new neighbourhood," Lockhart ten, Lockhart has seen a lot of suf- when Martin was alive, I honestly this country, you can JUAN PABLO DE DOVmiS said in the middle of a lesson fering. Partly thanks to his philos- believe that he would not have imagine what those chil- Art Lockhart uses his life experiences about self-discovery. "I went out, ophy, he was able to see the posi- had to commit suicide. How hard dren will be like when to help along his students with my shirt buttoned all the way tive in bad situations, and learned is it to deal with the attitude that they come out of jail," he to the top, to one of the kids and to make a difference. people will not believe a victim? said. up with the concept of Big It Up, a introduced myself. Right there, I "I used to have discussions That is probably worse than the But, Lockhart's endeavours do line of clothing. He had an idea, got beat up by five kids. That is with my students about family act itself." not stop at the social and legal but didn't know how to implement when I decided to do something violence, and they would tell me Although he is very gentle fields. After this school year is it. We gave him a hand, and in his about it. Since I wasn't about to about their experiences over a cup while speaking, that does not stop over, Lockhart and a group of his first year he sold a million dollars take up fighting, I joined the track of coffee a lot of times. That's what him from being very strongly friends will be looking for ways to worth of products, and he was team. I mean, I learned to run; happened while I was talking to opinionated in his beliefs. develop his latest project, The even on the Dini Petty Show. So, Ben Johnson didn't stand a one of my female students in my "I have been involved in the Butterfly Institute. the Butterfly Institute wdll try to chance with me." car while it was raining. And I criminal justice system for about "The idea for the Butterfly give guidance to people with Lockhart's stories are reflective remember looking at the window 25 years," Lockhart said. "From Institute arose from work we did ideas, like Damian, so that they of a man who has travelled life - wipes and seeing [a run down] my own experience, the sure way with Damian Royes. Damian came can achieve their goals." SAl«LTCOLLE(?E Alumni donations needed by Barb Strong €bd these, award'^itnliig i^xt?^ The three-year-oid Humber detits, but also receives hefj^ ? College Aluinni office i.s aim- fttwn other graduates through ^.i t I i ing to get alumni to donate the Rat On A j^end program. money and give back to their The Humber Collie Alumnr school. Web site has instituted this pnf Director of Student Aftairs, ^:atn, viifa^^gtHdiiates write in t»< Awards and Alumni, Maggie add fellow alumni names and Hobbs, has been working on explain what they have been up to« the Infinity Program, designed CoUeeB Parton, co-orsln>8.tor GIS to promote alumni contribu- of orientation, awards and tions tlirough providing servic- alumni and a 1997 Humber Geographic es that graduates need. graduate, said the alumni of- Information Systems - "We want to market falum- fice is always searching for can- nij so that they want to spon- didates for the Premier's Applications Specialist sor [their school]," Hobbs said. Awards. (POST-DIPLOAAA) The Infinity Program is "We are looking for gradu- (30 WEEKS) working to establish a relation- ates for who went to Humber ship with alumni so they'll be and are doing amazing tilings more willing to give donations. [in their careers] and have; "If it's not good for the BARB STRONG a balance between their ca- alumni, then they are not going reer and their community," Colleen Parlon is recruiting past Humber to buy itito it," Hobbs said. Parlon said. Alumni to help donate money to the school. The MasterCard and She's hopeful these new pro- Investment Planning programs are finding a job in their field, or who grams and ideas will convince past Check us out today! two Infinity projects that Hobbs is want help with their resume. and future graduates of Humber looking into, as graduates need to Humber Today is a magazine that is College to gi\e back to their school Sod! Ste. Morte, Oiiforlo build up credit, and plan for their published twice annually, with a cen- with a financial donation. 1-800-461-2260 financial future. tre section designated for listing New infonnation on past Humber The Career Advancement Service awanis alumni have received. grads can be passed on to the Alumni www.sotAt.oa.(s Sautt-C path for graduates who need help time searching through databases to Friend Web site, or in H107. February i, 2001 11 The word "Acupuncture" comesfrom the Latin words acus, meaning needle andpungere, meaning puncture. -www.acupuncture.ca Ufe^ This alternative to medicine and chiropractics was started by the Chinese and Egyptians over 4,000 years ago by Patrick Maloney acupuncture involves the insertion Julie Zhu, manager of Toronto's mon cold they claim, can be right into the bone." Anyone on pins and needles of thin needles into the skin at any Acupuncture Shiatsu Clinic, said, rdieved by acupuncture. Be warned, however, that over a nagging injury should of the 365 'acupoints' found in the "The benefits of acupuncture [can] "•Everybody can do it," Zhu said. acupuncture is not a licensed try the age-old therapeutic method human body. In recent years, it has help your circulation, help the body's Like any other therapy, there's a practice in Ontario. Zhu said that of acupuncture. garnered international attention self-healing system, and enhance the process of diagnosis. It involves only British Columbia and Alberta Used for more than four millen- and acclaim as an alternative to use of it. Ifs good for...chronic pain." looking, touching, smelling and lis- have licensing boards, but it can nia by the Chinese and Egyptians, medicine and chiropractics. It's actually good for every- tening (to the pulse) of a person. be practiced in all provinces. The thing firom little aches and pains For many, the potential pain Ontario government had a plan to major physical disorders. and risk of being poked full of nee- where you had to be registered as Glen Parsons, head athletic dles is too much to overcome. An a vendor through the government therapist at Humber College, who available alternative is called acu- to be an acupuncturist, but that has a diploma in acupuncture said pressure, which uses the hands of has since gone by the wayside. he uses this method for physio- the therapist, as opposed to a box "More and more insurance therapy on athletes. full of needles. companies are including our serv- 'This is a sports injury clinic, so The names aren't the only sim- ices," Harte said. "It's pretty much everyone v^rho comes in here has to jlarites between the two therapies. standard in health packages. More have a sports injury. Usually, I use Suzanne Harte, a Shiatsu therapist and more are switching over, or at it in conjunction with something from Toronto's Shiatsu Academy of least including Shiatsu." else; it's not something that I usu- Tokyo, which trains people in the Rest assured, even unlicensed ally do just by itself. A person won't art of this ancient therapy, said acupuncturists must meet some just come in and just get 20 min- acupressure (or Shiatsu) is very safety regulations. Health Canada's utes acupuncture," much like acupuncture, and has Rosalind Tremblay said, "The Acupuncturists recommend some unique aspects. provincial College of Physicians their treatment for the entire "The difference between and Surgeons are the ones that are PATRICK MALONEY gamut of ailments. Tennis elbow, acupuncture and acupressure is responsible for the licensing of the Glen Parsons head athletic therapist at Humber College applys headaches, digestive disorders, that it's more gentle," Harte said. dortors and so forth, and the stan-^ the therapeutic method ofacupuncture to those with injuries. asthma, insomnia, even the com- "We use our digits. It's [deeper], dards of practice." Local fitness centres get compared by Alexis Zgiid will also receive a workout card with in walking distance from North For students looking to workout, location, instructions for the prescribed workout. campus, and is a good place for quality of equipment and membership In the meantime, for basic fitness needs, beginners. costs are important factors when choosing there are two gyms located in the Humber National Gym has the right gym. area, Superlife, and National Gym and Stairmaster and Reebok cardio number's new fitness centre, opening Fitness Centre. equipment. Weight machines soon, plans to provide new equipment and a Superlife on Baywood Road opened six and free weights are options for new aerobics studio. months ago, and owner Joe Albanese said it those looking to weight train. Included in the renovations is the addi- features new equipment that includes weight They offer personal trainers for tion of an upper level with cardio and weight machines by Cybex, Nautilus and Newton. private instruction for $30 per equipment ranging from free weights, Free weights are also available for use. hour. weight machines, rowing machines, tread- The cardio equipment includes treadmills, Mike Kopinak, manager of mills, stairmasters, and gliders. exercise bikes (both recumbent and stan- International Student Services Doug Fox, director of athletics and recre- dard) and stairmasters by Startrak, Precor, at Humber, said he took a mem- ations said to ensure safety for beginners, "We and Quinton. bership at National while await- ALEXl.SZGL'll choose to go with simpler Cybex machines." ing construction of the new Superlife fitness centres offer a variety ofservices The new aerobics studio can accommo- "People were really friendly Athletic Centre. and equipmentfor their customers to use. date 45 people per class. Fox said, and and that's what I really liked "I took a membership there includes a spring floor to reduce injuries. about the facilities." because the gym here had closed down and and Tae Bo. A new class. Skip and Pump "It's very thick and you can feel it give -Mike Kopinak I'm just a person that likes to stay a little bit Boxing, has recently been added to the aero- when you walk on it," he said. "It's the top fit, so I couldn't wait," he said. "People were bics schedule. floor that Gymconi makes." Superlife has beginner step aerobics really friendly and that's what I really liked The centre also features seven interna- More aerobics classes have been added to classes every Tuesday and a regulation-size about the facilities." tional size squash courts, Morris said. "This the schedule to accommodate students' boxing ring. Other amenities include gen- Memberships are sold in packages for $40 a is the Cadillac of squash courts." needs. Classes include step aerobics, aquafit, der-specific locker rooms and showers, month, $99 for three, $179.99 for six and The cardio centre includes 40 machines, kickboxing, spinning and Pilates. along with plans to add a sauna. $324.99 for a year. with recumbent and upright bikes, tread- Fitness Co-ordinator Leanne Henwood A fitness trainer is also available to mem- For students seeking a more upscale gym mills, cross-trainers, a full cardio theatre, said, the centre also has free fitness assess- bers, at the cost of $49, which includes a fit- experience, Curzons on Carlson Court, is allowing people to watch TV as they work ments for students and staff, and a personal ness evaluation and one-on-one training. recommended. The gym features a 25 metre out. Also provided are a full juice and alco- trainer is available for a small fee. Memberships are available in packages for long, temperature controlled pool, manager hol bar, as well as lockers. "The cost is $35 which includes an initial $30 per month which include use of all the Paul Morris said. Student memberships cost $39 a month meeting with the trainer to establish goals equipment and entry into the aerobics class. Curzons features a wide variety of aero- plus a one-time registration fee of $99, or and a one hour session," she said. Students National Gym and Fitness Centre is with- bics classes, including yoga, Pilates, step $399-99 per year. " 12 February i, 2001 Drink wine and you will sleep well. "Ah alcohol; the cause of and solution "Never mix beer and hard liquor Sleep and you will not sin. Avoid sin to all life's problems. glass." of and you will be saved. Ergo, drink unless you have one -Homer Simpson -Anonymous wine and you will be saved. Not just beans and weiners Chef visit ChefAndre Walker's appetizer: World-renowned chef Warm proscuitto wrapped chevre with maple roasted Anjou pears teaches culinary students 1 Anjoujpiear Canadian cuisine 50 ml ofHoat's cheese 2 piece^bf proscuitto by Martina Lavoie 1 tsp bl|ck olive tampenade (finely chopped black olives with olive umber students cooked up a oil) i? H storm as the first in a series of portion of mixed salad greens /^ guest chefs visited Humber's kitchens raspberry vinaigrette to help second-year Culinary salt and pepper Management students examine emerg- 50 ml maple syrup ing trends in Canadian cuisine. MARTINA LAVOIE Although students made their own raspberry vinaigrette with rasp- Chef Andre Walker, a New Zealand ChefAndre Walker helps berry vinegar, fresh raspberries, olive oil, shallots and salt and pep- native who has worked in restaurants culinary students display their dishes per, store bought raspberry vinaigrette would work as well. around the world is currently the Chef de Cuisine at Tundra in the Toronto wine. It's thick and creamy. It's really 1. Remove skin from pear, cut in half lengthwise and remove core Hilton Hotel on Richmond Street. He good." and stem. Toss gently m a bowl with a pmch of black pepper and came to Humber last week to share his As students tasted their mini mas- enough maple syrup to coat. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20- vision of Canadian cuisine. terpieces. Walker explained that he cre- 25 mmutes, until soft and golden brown, turning once. Allow to cool "As the chef of a restaurant, I look to ated the appetizer by envisioning the to room temperature. the different seasons taking the differ- balance of sweet with salty, warmed ent cultural influences and combining with cooled. The ingredients may 2. Spread tampenade on one side of medallion of goat's cheese. them with what my tastes and smells sound decadent and indulgent, but this Wrap medallion m proscuitto, forming a packet. Sear the packet in a are, and with my vision of what I appetizer is relatively simple to pre- hot pan until proscuitto starts to crisp, and the cheese has been should see on a plate," Walker said. pare. At Tundra this appetizer sells for warmed througn, but not melted. Serve still warm. Tundra focuses specifically on $8. preparing Canadian cuisine, trying to As Walker explained, his objective 3. Lightly toss mixed greens with raspberry vinaigrette. capture the seasonings and the tastes of in coming to Humber was to not only Canada. share some ideas on the nature of 4. Overlap pears in centre of plate, place the goat's cheese packet Though the name of his restaurant Canadian cooking, but to prepare a on top and top with the mixed greens. Drizzle extra dressing around may evoke images of ice and snow, meal simple enough that students plate to fmish. Walker and students heated up the could cook it for their family and MARTINA LAVOlfe kitchen for more than three hours as friends. they prepared a menu of maple roasted "If it's too difficult then I haven't pears with proscuitto and goat cheese achieved what I've come here to do," You are what you drink as an appetizer. Walker said. As an entree, pan seared chicken Despite having been critiqued for by Dave Ward very popular," she said. malt scotch has become. vrith grilled root vegetables and pota- using the cliche ingredient, goat cheese Sitting at the bar with a six- Kingston says Tequila is "People want to match toes topped with bacon and sherry in the appetizer. Walker has received inch stogey hanging out of still a very popular drink their drinks with their cigar. dressing. positive reviews from Toronto food your mouth, slowly swishing despite the 30 per cent It has become quite trendy for The dessert was ice wine-glazed critics, (see Toronto.com-Tundra) your $30 glass of cognac. increase in cost, which was a young people to go out to a friiit accompanied by almond biscuits. The Humber Room will open There you are, looking very direct effect from a virus and cigar-bar to sip cognac and Alix Semec, a second-year Culinary its doors to students and staff for sophisticated, spending your drought that killed off Tequila smoke expensive cigars," she student, called the dessert, sabayon, the first lunch this semester on brain cells almost as fast as crops in the south. said. "totally evil. It's egg yolks, sugar and Feb. 7. your money. You look good Kenni Dimech, manager of doing it. For those image- Caps, said there are some peo- conscious people out there, ple who think the College pub it's important to keep up with is a five-star club. the latest drinking trends. "People sometimes come Martinis? Those went out of in here after spending the style last year. weekend downtown and order The fashionable drinkers bizarre drinks. Sometimes of Toronto are carving out you hear the strangest names. MOLSON their identities in search of I was once asked for a 'slow this year's trendy drink. comfortable screw up against SCORE A HAT TRICK! Barbara Kingston, of the the waU'." Collect 1 of 3 hats Bayview branch Liquor Store, A pint of beer at Caps costs said she notices distinct pat- IAN GREEN between $4 - $5, cocktails are in specially marked terns in what young people Students enjoying afew beers $3-50 - $4, and wines are $6 pleasure Packs buy. - $12. Canadian & Export "It's a trendy thing, you Young people still enjoy "There's simply no budget -^ know. Last year it was marti- destroying their minds with a for expensive drinks at Caps. jiUM^j nis. Young people were drink that could fuel a drag- With the prices we'd have to always coming in here to buy ster. charge for a martini or a Open 7 Days A Week all sorts of martini ingredi- Paula Da Rosa, who works decent wine, nobody would 1 Carlingview Drive ents. This year I'm noticing in the vintage department at buy them," said Dimech. "It 675-1786 ext. 324 that people are buying single- the Bayview Liquor Store, also would be a waste of time and malt liquors. Malt scotch is notices how popular single- money," he said. I . 20 February i, 2001 Women's basketball team is the best Men's basketball turning heads with a record winning streak across the country, ranked No. 1 r a - see "Untouchable" in Canada Untouchable Lady Hawks extend their record season winning streak to 12 games by Patrick Campbell After some inspiring words Huskies tried to keep in the game The Humber Hawk's women's from Humber head coach Denise with a spurt of four unanswered basketball team extended their Perrier, the Hawks started the sec- points, but the Hawks were too undefeated streak and season ond half off with a bang. Humber strong, finishing the game 73-53. record to 12 games last Wednesday started a second half surge with The Hawks were led by Brenda against the George Brown Huskies. two quick runs of six and eight to Chambers' 17 points, for the sec- The Hawks rolled to a 73-53 win pull ahead 45-41. ond game in a row, while Ontario and took the season series 2-0. "After the first half, George Colleges Athletic Association all Humber got off to a bumpy Brown was getting tired," said stars Beth Latendresse and start, hitting only four of their first Perrier. "We kept running them Lindsay Higgs chipped in with 15 11 shots and fell behind 22-9. The and basically we had to pick up our and 13 points. Hawks stayed within reach of the The Hawks won the game pure- Huskies thanks in part to their stel- "Overall I was happy we ly on second half points, outscoring lar foul shooting. kept our composure, we the George Brown Huskies 46-18 'The first half we had a lot of didn't lose control and we in the second frame. opportunities," said number's "Overall, I was happy that we didn't get snappy..." coach Denise Perrier. kept said - Denise Perrier our composure," "Unfortunately, we didn't finish Perrier. "We didn't lose control well. They came out on fire and and we didn't get snappy with were banking shots in from left and defense a bit. We were letting them each other. We kept our focus right." get opportunities off." and I don't think we doubted PATRICK CAMPBELL With the first half winding The Hawks broke any plan of a ourselves that we were going to down, the Hawks made a run of Husky comeback with a late run of come back out and win the Watch and learn: Number's Brenda Chambers rises to the eight to finish 35-27. 11 to put the game away 69-51. The game." occasion by netting two points while Husky defenders watch on. New football league hoping Nation's top team continued from page 1 whistles. The officials were defi- for piece of the sports pie consistent throughout nately not the course of the game as they missed obvious fouls. Cameras in the huddle and in locker rooms bring action tofans The Hawks rode the shooting of Cornell "Junior" Brovm in the first by Darren Stevenson "I like the idea of being in the hud- members of the XFL championship half as he nearly matched the With the inaugural Xtreme dle because you'll get to see more of team will receive $25,000 each. entire Mountaineer offense. Football League (XFL) season what goes on behind the scenes," said "I think it's better the players get Brown scored 12 of his game-high set to kick off Feb 3, Humber stu- Humber student Colin Ardill. "The bonuses for winning because I think 15 points in the first half while dents are ready to embrace the new league could give new life to football it will make them work harder," Mohawk scored 16 points. Chris league with open anns. and I'll definitely watch it." William Dix, an Advertising-Media Bennett also helped pace the The league, brainchild of World What many see as an alternative to Sales student at Humber said. "The Hawks to victory with 12 points. Wrestling Federation owner Vince the highly popular National Football league is going to create a lot of The Sheridan Bruins helped McMahon, has been in the works for League, the XFL has adapted a style hype." out by stunning the Huskies 99-91 two years and debuts with eight and rules that are not commonly The league, to counter a luke warm at home increasing the gap teams from across the United States. found on football fields today. Such response in many circles, has been between the former number one "1 plan on watching the games." deviations from the NFL include pro- conducting an aggressive marketing team and Humber. Humber V LUC HEBERT said Jason Wei I wood, a first- year moting exuberance and end zone cel- campaign to tap into the all important Forward Chris Bennett said it isn't Strong DiMarcel Lawrence Travel and Tourism student. "I'm a ebrations, no fair catch calls and 18-49 age, male demographic, the important who the number one and Chris Bennett defence duo. big football fan and am excited about doing away with extra point kicks same group targeted by McMahon 's team is during the season, but who a new league." after touchdowns. Teams will have World Wrestling Federation comes out on top at the CCAA each association forward regional McMahon, who claims that his to line up on the opposition's two- An online poll conducted by nationals this coming March. rankings to a CCAA committee league will be much different than yard line and throw or run the ball SLAM! Sports, indicates of 4,256 With the two losses, George headed by John Abbot College's the "over-regulated" National back into the end zone to receive the votes cast, there was an even 50/50 Brown dropped to number five in Steve Shaw. Football League (NFL), has institut- extra point. split on whether respondents would the country. The Cariboo Sun The national panel then ana- ed new ideas to make his brand dif- One of the more unique character- watch an XFL game. Demons (AB) occupy the number lyzes the lists and places teams ferent. istics of the league is the pay struc- An important television deal with two spot, The Fraser Valley accordingly in the national top 15 From cameras in the huddle before ture. Kickers will receive $35,000 in NBC in the U.S. and The Score in Cascades (BC) are ranked third, rankings. The committee's deci- plays and cameras in the locker room base compensation, while quarter- Canada, are legitimizing the league. and the Grant MacEwan Griffins sions are based on each team's at halftime, each player and coach backs will gamer $50,000 and all With franchises in key American (AB) are ranked fourth. overall record, strength of sched- will be miked so nothing will go other players will get $45,000. All markets such as New York, Los Representatives from each of ule, and performance against unnoticed on the XFL football field. active players on the winning team Angeles and Chicago, the league will the five athletic associations rank other nationally ranked teams. The fan friendly concept has gotten during a regular season game will get try to provide a reasonable alternative their top five teams. The Hawks are now 8-1 against positive reviews. a $2,500 bonus per win and team schedule to the NFL. Every Monday, convenors from nationally ranked CCAA teams. <:- February i, 2001 13 "Have you ever noticed anybody going slower than you is "Chains of habit are too light to be felt until an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" they are too heavy to be broken." -George Carlin -Warren Buffet And the bidding will now start at... Making sure you know what you are looking for, and what you are looking at, is the only sure way of getting a good deal at a car auction by Kim Sinclair have interested in the same car," he said. fied and emissions tested or with a balance "They have a lot available and you see a crowds don't intimidate you, and you "If you've got ten people that want the same of factory warranty. Some are sold as is. lot of families here," May said. "The crowds If can throw a good elbow, then you might car, the price will go up. If there's not a lot Veteran auction goer, Kelly May, said it's are mixed, and there are usually some stu- have a chance at getting a good deal on a of people interested in the same car, the important to come ahead of time to survey dents looking for deals." used car. price will go the prospects. Seneca College Business student, Chad GTA Auctions and Liquidations dovra." MacGillivray, was in the crowd at last Incorporated sells more than 125 cars every Tuesday's auction. He followed a tip from Tuesday, and draws a crowd of about 500 his mechanic, and came to have a look." bargain hunters to its Downsview "I didn't realize it was going to be so hec- location. tic in here. I just came to check out prices, The atmosphere is fast and and I have to elbow my way up just to get intense, and cars are auctioned a look when they bring the cars in," he out of two laneways featuring new said. "If anything, it's just fun to watch." and old vehicles. Assembly line Would-be car buyers, willing to brave style, almost like a fast food version the crowds for a chance at a deal, can view of car sales, cars are driven in one side the available cars Monday through of the building, descended upon by the Saturday at 54 Murray Rd. in Downsview. buyers, auctioned off in a matter of min- Auctions take place Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. utes, and rolled out the opposite door. CHERYL LEAVENS The cars come "Come before the auction and from banks, leasing companies, and private "Come before the auction and bring a bring a mechanic with you. charity groups that offer tax receipts for car mechanic with you," May said. "You can donations. Munshaw said some of the cars start the car, and check everything out. You You can start the car, and come in with an asking price, but many are just can't drive it, so the only thing you can't check everything out. You just sold unreserved to the highest bidder. check is the brakes." can't drive it, so the only thing "We tell people to come see an auction, The pace of the Tuesday auction does you can't check is the brakes." write down some prices, and then do some not allow for careful inspection, so buyers -Kelly May comparison shopping," he said. "Then come can only make an educated decision by back to another sale to actually buy some- inspecting the cars ahead of time. GTA Auctions General Manager, Stan thing. It's always good for people to do a lit- May, an Etobicoke resident who has fre- Munshaw, said the deals depend on the cir- tle bit of homework." quented auctions for more than ten years, KIM SINCLAIR cumstances. Cars sold at the GTA auctions arrive in a said the possibility of a good deal draws all "It depends on how many people you range of conditions with some being certi- kinds of people to these auctions. A crowd gathers to place their bids. Cutting the cost without cutting the quality Giving up brand names in an apartment with roommates she Pniauskas said even the name tends to buy generic brand foods like brand products sold in his store are can save you money No Name. usually cheaper than most grocery "Buying No Name food definitely stores. by Brianne Thorn saves a lot of money," Turner said. "I Amy Silva, a first-year Radio Some Humber students have found think it tastes like the same quality Broadcast student said that when she that cutting costs on food doesn't too." occasionally buys groceries she tends always mean cutting out the quality. Peter Pniauskas, a store manager to buy name brand foods. According to Wes Wilson, a at Bridlewood Price Chopper in "You just assume that the name Loblaws store manager in Toronto, said their generic food label. brands are better quality and taste Newmarket, Loblaws was the first Smart Choice, has increasing sales better," Silva said. store in Ontario to introduce No Name every year. Wilson said that the quality of No brand products 20 years ago. Name brand food in most cases is very "No Name products were initially good, however, they're not compara- "We charge less because brought out as a six month promotion, ble to choice brand foods such as we don't have cosmetic and now look at it, 20 years later," Green Giant and Heinz. Wilson said. features, we're not pretty," Jennifer Dunlop, a first-year Radio He said that the No Name products -Peter Pniauskas Broadcast student said that buying No don't do as well as name brand prod- Name brand products is a good way ucts in the Newmarket store, however, "We charge less because we don't for students to save money. other Loblaws stores in lower income have cosmetic features, we're not pret- "I'll get No Name brand unless areas may have better sales. ty," Pniauskas said. "The quality of our there's a brand name product that I Erin Turner, a second-year Fashion Smart Choice products is almost up to really want, but the quality seems the Arts student, said that since she lives par with national brands." same to me," Dunlop said. IAN GREEN AND DESLYN DIARAM M. February i, 2001 "Now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." ^,1? t,e/,t^yi m e n t - Dark Helmet (Spaceballs) Stars shine at Genies Canadian filmmakers strugglefor viewers by Patricia Lima Despite the fact that most Canadians don't watch home- grown movies, the Canadian film industry was in full swing at the 21st Annual Genie Awards. The black tie event was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Monday night to honour the year's most outstanding achievements in Canadian cinema. The struggle most Canadian movies have of capturing a large audience was a recurring theme throughout the evening, and it was best expressed by Quebec director Philippe Falardeau, whose work in La moitie gauche Wishes come true: Denis Villeneuve (above) won both the best director award and best picturefor dufrigo won him the Claude Jutra his film. Maelstrom; Ron Mann (right) won best documentaryfor his production. Grass. Award, which is given to first-time directors. Snipes, as well as a slew of other had the same profile as Wesley The artsy film, which is playing Croze, Maelstrom's winning "I think Canadian films are like American actors. The film also Snipes." at only a few Toronto theatres, is a actress, fought back tears as she Canadian beers," he said. 'There's stars Canadian Donald Helen Shaver, who won a Genie stoiy of a woman who gives life a accepted her Genie. fine local products, but it's tough Sutherland. for her supporting role as a heroin- second chance. "Now I could die," she said, to get them across the borders of The Canadian Press grilled the addicted prostitute in We All Fall The avant-garde film opens "because I realized my dream, and the provinces." producers of the action flick short- Down, credited the late Pierre with a graphic abortion scene and my dream was to do something I The Art of War, however, did ly after they accepted their award. Trudeau with nurturing the uses the unusual device of having a could be proud of." well at the box office. In fact, the Reporters asked them if they Canadian arts. fish as a narrator. Croze said she would give her movie was presented the Golden thought their success was due to "Thank God for Pierre "No questions about the fish Genie to her mother, who adopted Reel Award, which is given to the the film's large American cast. Trudeau!" she said with an ear-to- tonight," Villeneuve joked. "It's my her at age three. "My mother is a Canadian film that earns the high- One journalist wanted to know ear smile. night." saint," Croze said. est domestic revenue. The Art of if they would have considered cast- The biggest winner of the Villeneuve said he was sur- Croze did not initially accept War grossed $4.5 million in ing a Canadian actor in the place of evening was French Canadian film prised his film fared so well, hav- the part because she did not Canada and sold more tickets than Snipes. Maelstrom, which racked up three ing won five of its leading ten nom- understand the story and felt she all the other Genie-winning Steven Greenberg, one of the major awards - best actress (Marie- inations. didn't suit the character. But after movies combined. movie's producers, said it would Josee Croze), best director (Denis "I'm very proud of this," said much persuasion by Villeneuve, But the top-grossing film, have been considered "if that actor Villeneuve), and best picture. the Montreal filmmaker. she finally took on the role. which was directed by Montreal- born Christian Duguay, failed to 2001 Genie winners win in any of its six nominated categories. •Best motion picture - Maelstrom The Art of War's commercial •Achievement in direction - Denis Villeneuve, Maelstrom we could go Into a long* success can probably be attributed •Performance by an actor in a leading role -Tony Nardi, lecture about the need to the fact that the movie features My Father's Angel American movie star Wesley •Performance by an actress in a leading role - Marie-Josee Croze, Maelstrom for recycling, but •Best screenplay - Denis Villeneuve, Maelstrom surfers. - Hey •Best documentary Grass youVe heard it all •The Claude Jutra award - Philippe Falardeau Top three Web sites •Best Animated Short- Village Idiots before. as chosen by reporter of n •Performance by an actor in a supporting role - Brett Clarkson: Martin Cummins, Love Come Down » www.zapavision.com - ads for •Performance by an actress in a supporting role - we won't even force products that don't exist. Helen Shaver, We All Fall Down • www.adcritic.com - Ads for •Best live action short - Le p'tit Varius those 3 fs down your products that do exist. •Achievement in cinematography - Andre Turpin, • www.atomfilms.com - One of Maelstrom throat, either, the few places you can laugh, •Achievement in music-original score - Here's to Life scream and ciy at the same time. •Achievement in music - Original Song- "Fortuna," Laura Cadieux...La Suite See page 16for the •Achievement in overall sound - Love Come Down 50 just make tale ofTrailervision, •Achievement in sound editing - Love Come Down sure you don't an internationally •Achievement in costume design - Stardom known Canadian site •Achievement in art direction - Possible Worlds forget, ok? •Achievement in editing - Possible Worlds February i, 2001 21 Mario brings record crowd to 75 per cent ofMontreal Canadiens Slacking Leafs shooting blanks, Atlanta and continues to match to be sold to American businessman have only scored 11 times in their Jagr in points with 31 in 15 games. George Gillett Jr. past seven games. Finally, over the hump by JeffNeal Game two started with and started to wait and see what The Hawks soared high over Humber grabbing the lead and was happening on their side of the GrizzHes as the women's never relinquished it. However, the court instead of reacting volleyball team swept Georgian Humber played with a duller before. That is why they had so College 3-0, in last Thursday's edge, and gave the Grizzlies more many points against us the sec- game. points than they deserved in a 25- ond and third games," Edgar said. Even with an injured squad 16 win. Give the women's team credit and three Humber players feeling "The factor is that Laura though, they were not at full under the weather, the Hawks [Solski] has been sick for three health, and they did not lose by needed little effort to defeat the 1- days, who's our setter, the quar- any means. In the last few sea- 7 Grizzlies. The much needed win terback of our team, and she had sons Humber has been their gives record on the to leave the third game to be sick league's version of the York Humber a 5-4 New JEFF NEAL season. in the bathroom. We had some- Yankees. Close games versus Look into my ball and see us win: Lady Hawks win 3 - o "I'm happy we put ourselves body who never set before in a lesser opponents hides how well to go over .500 and stay in play-off contention into a situation that every game game, who's usually our middle this squad has played and can we play is a playoff game. Every and it totally changed our rota- play. game, every match we play is tion," Hood said. It wasn't incon- "Today we overcame the Double - whammy important. We have to do what it sistency, but people doing jobs biggest thing, we learned to deal takes and we have to play in they don't normally do. with adversity, learned to adapt by Jason Thorn ular goaltending of the year includ- adversity, and this was the most The third set was more of a to change. Practices are more The Humber Men's hockey team ing stoning a Knight on a break- adverse match that we had to play mess. Georgian opened a two- intense, the team has a whole new missed their chance to take sole away by stacking his pads to close all year long," Hawk coach Dave point lead and gave the Hawks a look and we're starting to get the possession of first place with a loss off the top corner. Hood said. battle in a match that they had no chemistry, so we're becoming a to Sir Sanford Fleming in Lindsay But Brendan Mackell beat last night. In the first set, the Hawks flew business being in. Unforced better team game by game," said Thursday Gilmer two more times to give to an easy win. They opened the errors by both teams, gave birth Lesley Bax, Hawk player of the The Hawks lost the game 7-5 Fleming the lead again in a game game with two straight kills, and to an ugly set and a 25-23, Hawk game. and also lost two of the team's key that closely resembled a bout of a couple of seven point runs, seal- close win. Bax has been a strong new players for the remaining five pond hockey. ing the deal for a 25-10 win. Although, Humber did always addition to the starting line-up games of the season. "It was a messy game for all of "This game was very crucial to take the serve back from the for Humber. Unfortunately, the The Hawks were also without us, every time one team had the us, but we pulled through. Grizzlies and when the score team lost power Melanie Beldock the expertise of head coach, Joe momentum the other team took it Georgian's not a very strong team started to get too close the hawks who left due to personal reasons. Washkurak who spent the night in away," Coach Hobor said. and with our setter being decisively killed the ball for the The Hawks next match is the hospital. The Hawks looked fairly confi- extremely ill we pulled through winning point to end the match. against third place Sheridan "I found out when Jim called me dent despite the one goal deficit and made it happen," Hawk co- "The first game we creamed College and is expected to be a into his office to say Joe was in the early in the third but that all captain Jennifer Edgar said. them, but then we became lazy tougher test. hospit3l," injured defenceman clianged on a questionable goal. Marc Hobor said of his first coach- With the Knight's pressing, ing assignment in college. Gilmer made a save and appeared Early on the Hawks looked sur- to have the puck covered and the prisingly strong but Fleming's referee's whistle blew to signal a assistant captain, Wes Neild, stop the play. opened the scoring when he beat The puck was not covered and Humber goalie Terry Gilmer instead, was shot into the back of through the five-hole off a the Humber net and the same ref- rebound. eree blew the whistle for the goal. It only took the Hawks 15 sec- "It was a tie game in the third onds to tie the game, when Eric and it was a blatant missed call and Hobor chipped one up top from the it completely threw us off our edge of the crease to tie the game at game," defenceman Shawn one. Gibbons said. "We were mad at the The Hawks dominated the scor- refs instead of the other team." RASm COOR.M ing chances in the period and it was Gibbons controlled his anger Haivk attack: Tim Ryan strikes fear into opponents as Humber clinches central division only a matter of time until Scott long enough to cut the Fleming Barnes snuck in behind the lead to one. by Randy Cooray Georgian) in the first game which have a little have fun." Knights defence and used his They completed the comeback number's men's volleyball is a lot more than our usual," said Walls is confident of a patented backhander into the roof as Marchese deflected the tying team has clinched the central divi- Walls." The O.C.'s (Ontario Championship for the Hawks of the net to give Humber the lead goal into the Knight net off a pass sion title with convincing wins Championships) are coming up so since losing one set in the past after 20 minutes of play. from Hobor. against the Georgian Grizzlies and everybody is stepping up." four matches. Wilkins did guaran- In the second period the Hawks But with just five minutes left in the Boreal Vipers. Against the Vipers, the Hawks tee a win; the effort is more than scored early when D.J. Marchese the game, Fleming pulled ahead on The Hawks handed the winless took only 38 minutes to win, enough. set up team captain Chris a penalty shot for a Hawk stick Vipers their eleventh loss in a row which was shorter than the pre- "We have a very good shot and McFadyen for his sixth of the sea- infraction and the third for the Grizzlies to game warm-up. Since the game I am not a big one for predic- son and gave Humber a two-goal It was ruled that the Hawks, the tune of 3-0. The Hawks was in Sudbury the players hoped tions," said Wilkins. "This team lead. Shawn Kane, threw his broken Captain Carter Walls, said with the match was longer. will give you everything they got." The Knights cut the lead to one stick at a breaking Fleming forward the wins it showed the team is "We did expect to get a little The Hawks will take their win- on a strange goal off a rebound in the neutral zone. already comfortable to a new play more," said Hawks starter Mike ning ways to Brampton when they from a great Gilmer save. "It was hard to stay positive and system. Grayer. "But, we knew what we tangle with the Sheridan Bruins Gilmer held on to the thin Hawk calm the players down," Coach "We had eight digs (vs. were getting into so we tried to on Thursday. lead vrith some of his most spectac- Hobor said of the refereeing. Februaiy i, 2001 21 "A flute with no holes is not a flute. " "You're a neo-maxi-zoom-dweebie. "Never rub another man's rhubarb." And a donut with no hole is a danish." - John Bender (The Breakfast Club) - Joker (Batman) - Ty Webb (Caddyshack) Spin these CDs Broke Ex-Beatle re-releases solo by Dave Ward George Harrison is one the who played many memorable gui- Someone is looking at you world's greatest guitar players and tar parts on the album. At the time George! We never lost sight! a great songwriter. As a member we weren't 'allowed' to acknowl- George Harrison is making a of The Beatles, Harrison often edge our presence on each other's come-back 30 years after he went unnoticed, snuffed out by the albums, so he hasn't had a credit began his solo career. 'god like' talent of John Lennon for thirty years." and Paul McCartney. Harrison's long time friend. Harrison's frustration was Bob Dylan is also on the album. At..l.lTllNrtS fcltwr f¥iS5 building in late 1969 after he had Contributions from 17 musi- written over 50 songs that were cians give this album a unique never recorded during his time sound, making it one of rock'n with The Beatles. Just months roll's timeless classics. The 28 after the band separated, Harrison songs on All Things Must Pass began recording his first solo have a definite Beatles sound, album. All Things Must Pass. however it's nearly impossible to Being the first solo album by a miss the smooth and soft guitar Beatle, it was released as a triple playing of Eric Clapton. LP in Nov. 1970 by Apple Records. Harrison's voice has that great Harrison re-released All The album made its debut on the early-Beatles rasp while the vocal Things Must Pass, along with five Billboard Top LP's chart on Dec. harmonies on the album are so bonus tracks on Jan. 23. Julie 19, 1970 and reached number one beautiful it makes one's shoulders Booth, a media-relations agent by Jan. 2, 1971. drop and forces a dreamy school- for EMI Music Canada, says the Phil Spector produced the girl smile. One of Harrison's most five bonus tracks were originally album. Known for his 'wall of recognizable songs, What is Life intended to be on the album. sound', he was one of the few to use wrill stop you dead in your tracks. "The songs were left out mass overdubs and tracking, and Some songs have two drum- because, in those days, songs was also known for bringing in 10, mers, four or five acoustic guitars, were sequenced to accommodate sometimes 15, session musicians. two pianos, and even, two basses the time-lengths of the on one of the tracks. vinyl sides," she said. John Barham's melodic Harrison's voice has that great The collection of orchestral arrangements early-Beatles rasp, while the vocal tracks is extremely fill in any remaining diverse ranging from harmonies on the album are so cracks in the wall. The quick and snappy feel- beautiful it makes one's shoulders drop long awaited credit list good-songs, some unusu- andforces a dreamy school-girl smile. should help the album al psychedelic tunes and sell. of course, a couple of Regardless of its sales, slow ballads. Spector's recording methods, this album will be remembered as "The album celebrates 30 along with Harrison's wealth of one of Classic Rock's greatest 'epic' years since he first embarked on contacts, made for an all-star line albums. The unbelievable all-star a solo career," Booth said. up in the studio. The line-up lineup makes for a rich and diverse The album definitely has a includes, Eric Clapton and his, sound, leaving a lasting influence seventies sound to it and would soon to be, backing members of on whoever listens to it. safely fit into the category of Derek and the Dominos, Ringo Despite being over-shadowed Classic Rock. Star, Gary Wright, Dave Mason of by his band-mates in The Beatles, Evan Mathews, manager of the band Traffic, and the Harrison truly comes in to his own HMV on Queen Street in renowned John Barham con- on All Things Must Pass. Toronto, is slightly pessimistic tributing orchestral arrangements. Harrison is currently working on about the album. "Since it's a re- A 19-year-old Phil Collins, his first album since 1987's Cloud issue, it's not really flying off the although not credited, played the Nine, which is expected to be shelves. It's not like a new congas on The Art of Dying. released some time in 2001. Backstreet Boys album," he said. Collins, a former child actor, Ian Hynes, manager of Tower appeared in The Beatles film, A Records in Toronto, is a little Hard Days Night, in 1964. In more optimistic. "It's doing a lot September of the same year he better than distributors expected. joined the band. Genesis. You know with the resurgence of Written in the jacket of the CD, the Beatles, the re-resurgence I Harrison explains his regret that guess you could say, I thought I'd most of the session musicians play it safe, see how it does the were never given credit in 1970. first few days and then re-order "Above all I would like to acknowl- accordingly," he said. edge my old friend Eric Clapton, 16 February i, 2001 "I thought I had mono oncefor an "When I was your age, "Ferris Bueller, you're my hero." entire year. television was called books." - Cameron Frye (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) Turned out I was just really bored." - The Grandfather (The Princess Bride) - Wayne Campbell (Wayne's World) Caps Canadian Web site better than movies hosts by Brett Clarkson "If it's too long, you can't down- So you've paid your eleven dol- load it on a 56K modem," he said. lars to see the latest cliche- Trailervision's downloads are soaked Hollywood blockbuster. an average of two Megabytes, Problem is, the 60-second pre- which ultimately means a down- 54-40 view was better than the actual load time of up to five minutes on film. And now you're wondering the slowest connections. by Djen Choo why you've just wasted another In terms of filming, the 54-40's cross-Canada, Casual night at the local multiplex. Trailervision bunch is ever Viewin' tour, rolled into What you need is some resourceful. The crew often totes Huniber's North campus last Trailervision.com, a Toronto- their digital video cameras to public DJEN CHOO Friday night, where more than based site that's been churning out events like demonstrations and 200 people came to see the veter- 54-40 was thefinal act in last week's "Blue's Week" activities. The trailers for movies that don't exist parades, translating into free crowd an group rock Caps. popular band played a free concert at Caps on Friday, Jan. 16. since 1999. footage, free extras and countless The performance was the finale "The trailer itself is an amazing opportunities to provoke and for Blue's Week at Humber dent in the New Logistics program opening the show just after 9 p.m. medium," said Albert Nerenberg, rabble-rouse. College, an activity filled week at Humber, prior to the show. "I Led by the vocals of Coco Love 37, Trailervision's creator. "It's its While filming at protests at the where students got a chance to follow them a little, they're pretty Alcorn, daughter of Toronto own art form." Organization of American States participate in a variety of enter- good." singer/songwriter John Alcorn, Enter Nerenberg's world, meeting in Windsor this past June, taining events to help quell winter Doors opened at 8 p.m. and Paloma- offered a down-tempo where the preview is more impor- Nerenberg, Sutcliffe and the crew blues. although the crowd seemed a little type of vibe that hung around the tant than the film itself. Where one found themselves on the receiving "I'm expecting a small club sedated at first, eyebrows raised acid jazz department, although can say, 'phew, I'm glad I don't end of the police's spray guns. show," said Jason Estevao, a stu- when Paloma took the stage, not quite so smooth and not that have to see that awful flick.' Where "We actually got pepper- funky. every cinematic convention is sprayed," recalled Sutcliffe. "I thought she was kind of wrapped in 90 seconds of pure "We really enjoyed it, it's an The best of the best jazzy, kind of funky, acid.... Not lunacy and mayhem. interesting experience," added exactly sure what, but I liked her. With only 11 full-time employ- Nerenberg. "We didn't get a real From millions of movie sites down to two She's pretty mellow," said Lisa ees, they've garnered quite the dose. If you get a real dose in the Jones, a student in Humber's international following. From face it's of course horrible, but we by JeffRussell Human Resources post-diploma Holland to Israel, from were just behind the people that program. Luxembourg to Lebanon, people got pepper sprayed. It was a hot Ain't It Cool News (www.aint-it-cool-news.com) Paloma itself actually consists just can't seem to resist muggy day. We were tired because No matter how tight-lid a movie in production is kept, self-described of 54-40 members, who concede Trailervision's zany previews for we'd slept in a flop house hotel and geek, Harry Knowles' Ain't It Cool News Web site will unravel its secrets. the singing and sound to the such phantom movies as Lance all of a sudden we got sprayed and Knowles is the general of some 700 spies with code names like emerging talent Alcorn. Alcorn Banyon vs. Big Tobacco, J2K we were wide awake." Moriarty and Shinebox who are in cahoots with movie studio employ- began touring with the group in (Jesus 2000), Porno Puppets and "And invigorated," said ees, so they hear the latest rumblings inside the company. 1998. Endless Picnic. Sutcliffe. "We were like, let's go, They also manage to somehow sneak their way onto movie sets, attend Nick Sutcliffe , 30, vice presi- let's go, let's go!" advance test screenings and review the movie they've just seen. They NOT WORTH $10 dent of Trailervision's business Nerenberg also noted members report to Knowles by e-mail with advance information on those upcoming "Great voice, a really nice voice, developments said he's still of the Trailervision crew have been movies and most of it's posted on the Web site immediately. I think she needed a bit more vari- amazed by the fact that detained by police at least 20-30 If the information reveals any surprises within the movie, a spoiler ety. All the songs sort of sounded Trailervision has somehow made a times, hit by riot police, attacked by warning is posted next to the link. at pretty close," for itself despite its initial drunks and "humped" by a gorilla. Last week, Knowles posted the official plot for the new Planet of the the same tempo or name said Kirk, factor. episodes are a Apes movie, which is to be released this summer; news from the set of Ashley a graduate from zero-promotion Such ugly but the Spiderman shoot; a picture from the set of Harrison Ford's next the Fine Arts program at York "I knew we were on to some- blip on Trailervision's radar, as movie, the submarine thriller K19 and casting spoilers for the third University. thing cool when CNN called and both Sutcliffe and Nerenberg radi- Austin Powers film. When 54-40 finally came on, a sent up a crew," Sutcliffe remem- ate such an obvious love for what Knowles and his spies also talk about movies in the pre-production crowd gathered at front stage. bered. "And when Yahoo made it a they do. stage, like plans for the next Indiana Jones and Batman movies. The group blazed through track Site of the Week." A brash, intrepid, reporter, after track only pausing briefly "There's no doubt that Nerenberg was somehow able to Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) toward the end of the show to Trailervision is Canada's number smuggle a video camera past both A quote on the site from movie critic Roger Ebert claims the Internet integrate Ms. Alcorn back into the one cultural Web site," said army and native lines at the 1990 Movie Database is the "best movie site on the web." In other words, it gets groove. Nerenberg. "We went from zero to Oka standoff between the big thumbs up, and if I partner, it a were Ebert's would be getting anoth- "It got better and better as the international in one month...it has Canadian Military and the er. show progressed. I like them a lot become an international phenome- Mohawk warriors. As the only "Hie core of this Web site is a monstrous catalogue that lets you better now that I've seen them non. cameraman on the inside, three search for information on over 200,000 movies and TV titles; 400,000 live," said Kirk, right after the Nerenberg said the time is ripe networks instantly hired him. NBC actors and actresses; nearly 40,000 directors; You can give any movie a show. for audiences to embrace trailers as later broadcast his tapes as well, rating out often; take part in daily polls; search for movie show times (at However, not all were a viable art form. He attributes the which went on to become the moment only in U.S. theatres); participate in discussion boards; play impressed with what they saw. razor-thin attention spans most Okanada, a documentary shown trivia; look at movie posters and celebrity pictures; and watch movie trail Debbie Jones, a student in people seem to possess these days. around the worid. ers dating all the way back to the 1930s. Humber's Fashion Arts program, Time is still a big factor on the Watch for the next weekly trail- Having trouble deciding what to rent next time you go to the video said, "I personally was here to see Internet in terms of download er called. Keep It Real. Nerenberg store? No problem. The Internet Movie Database has a recommended some hot boys in a band but rates, and Sutcliffe pointed out said it's about a black guy who list and a top 250 list based on the average rating given by voters. they're all old and ugly, so I don't that the minute-and-a-half trailers wants to be white, and it debuts Godfather is currently the highest reviewed movie with an 8.9 rating, think it was worth my 10 bucks." are just the right file-size. Monday, Feb. 5. 22 February i, 2001 Injured Vince Carter likely to miss The prospect ofa new 'Euroleague' Juventus' chances of winning this NBA all-star game due to a involving Glasgow Celtic and year's Serie A has been rocked by strained left quadriceps. Rangers has moved a step closer. the loss ofstriker David Trezequt. New kids on the block, Trimmed fat can blame David TATho Toronto is a hockey tovm. VV Wells for trying to cash No matter how badly the in on some of the easy Toronto Maple Leafs play, money in baseball these eyes set on big leagues and whether there is snow, days? Boomer wanted the $9-million club option for rain or thunderstorms, their by Jamie S. Kokiw a blue-collar league, how- lars, and that simply does- very closely as success in 2002, plus an additional games vdll always sell out. As Chris Bandura stood ever the league hopes to n't exist now." our nation's capital could year, but the Jays weren't The Blue Jays were con- among the 15,000 alter this stereotype in the However, league offi- lead to greater expansion. listening, despite him win- tending for the American screaming fans, in historic future. cials believe that they have "Our team in Ottawa ning 20 games last season. East Title in the latter part of Maple Leaf Gardens, he "In the next few years made great headway in this year is going to be our Let's face it, at 38 years last year, and tlie few fans knew that the league would our players will be able to terms of gaining a televi- watchdog for the rest of old, a pitcher's career is usu- that turned up for each never be the same. live off their salaries com- sion contract in the United Western Canada," said ally winding down; and At the end of last season fortably," said Bandura. States, while Canada's two Bandura. "The success that given the possibility of a the Toronto Rock played in "As the popularity of our franchises can be seen the Toronto Rock had, has labor disruption in 2002, their second consecutive sport grows, so will the every week on The Score or some teams thinking it was nothing was guaranteed championship final against endorsements to help CTVs SportsNet. a one shot deal. If it takes beyond this season for the the Rochester Knighthawks. achieve this." The league office moved off in Ottawa, which we robust Mr. Wells, gout and With a second left, Right now the average from Buffalo, New York to believe it will, I think it's all. So sealing an additional Toronto's Kaleb Toth fired salary of a professional Lyndhurst, New Jersey to going to act as our gateway $9-million would be a per- Mark Bennett a shot past Knighthawk lacrosse player is $35,000. maximize their marketing for western expansion." fect wedding gift for Boomer Sports ColtMtnnist goalie Pat OToole capping While the more popular potential by living on the During the final year of and his new bride. the most exciting game in players are able to earn doorstep of New York's the championship, the The Blue Jays weren't game was shameful. This is league history and helping endorsement revenue to Madison Ave. Rock have kept ticket budging though. Wells had a team that won back-to- establish the league as a sustain them through the Last summer the prices in the $8 to $21 to do a repeat pcsformance back W In a recent interview, full-time jobs as teachers or Watters family helped "The major goal for our Brass to even listen. Boomer that can be said about the Bandura said that "this police officers for the bulk secure Canada's second league is to become the was not pleased, so he did Maple Leafs, yet they keep year is going to be a turning of their income. franchise. They helped to fifth largest [professional what he does best when he's raking in fan support. point for the National Bill Watters, chairman finance the purchase of the sports league] in North disgruntled about some- David Wells must be the Lacrosse League (NLL)." of the Toronto Rock said Syracuse Smash and then America," said Chris thing; spills his guts to who- number one sports figure Bandura, the NLL's new that there is one major hur- moved the franchise to Bandura. ever will listen. On this occa- Toronto fans love to hate director of media relations dle for the league to jump Ottawa. "Every person knows sion he bashed the Blue Jays right now, and many are and internet development before this transformation This season the Ottawa who Wayne Gretzky is, organization in the New glad to see him go, but added "with all of the can happen. Rebel have gone 0-6, but and there is no reason York Post, cut up the amidst his shortcomings, changes we've made we feel 'The only way that will despite their record the why they shouldn't know Toronto fans and .said he Boomer was the only ace the that the NLL is on the verge happen is if a major televi- franchise is still pleased who Bob Watson is, or would relish a trade to the Blue Jays had. He won of a major breakthrough." sion market is produced," with their success and who Kaleb Toth is. New York Mets. games. Since its inception, the said Watters. "Once you acceptance by the fans. Marketing our players is The Blue Jays who are For the Jays to contend National Lacrosse League create the market then you The NLL is monitoring the key to attaining our desperately trying to win with the free-spending has had the stigma of being will have substantial dol- the situation in Ottawa goal." back fans had no choice but teams in baseball this sea- to get rid of Boomer. son Toronto needed Wells' Weak Canadian bid for 2010 World Cup Keeping him would have 20 wins. It's hard to stand been a slap in the face of the the guy's attitude, but every- fans they're trying to bring one likes a winner. Tlieygot by John Edwards CSA chief operating officer. World Cup to Canada," Rauter said. back to the SkyDome. So rid of the obnoxious The announcement of Canada's Pipe said the World Cup in Canada Canada is not equipped wdth the hell now have to do his tire- Mr.Wells, let's hope they can pitch at soccer's biggest showcase, would help with the promotion and facilities necessary to host a World less bitching in Chicago. rid themselves of continu- the World Cup, has received mixed development of soccer in Canada at cup event. In order to host the World One Boomer truth is that ous losing seasons. reactions from fans in the Canadian the national and professional level. Cup, stadiums must have a minimum soccer community. Quarry said the World Cup would of 40,000 seating and a natural-grass Denis Coderre, Federal Secretary "have a tremendous impact on the playing surface. last Monday that Canada will bid for However, the plan has its critics. would be successful in Canada the 2010 World Cup. The plan would TSN's Soccer announcer Vic because of its multi-culturalism. call for the event to be spread across Rauter said the CSA should work on "If it came to Canada, it would do CUSTOM ESSAYS 10 Canadian cities. other projects instead of the World really well because we are all from Morgan Quarry, director of com- Cup. somewhere else," Rauter said. "I am All subjects including Humanities, munications for the Canadian Soccer "First and foremost we need a Swiss, so if the Swiss were playing I English, Business, Accounting, Association (CSA), said the league," Rauter said. "We need some- would go watch the Swiss games." History, Psychology, Political '« announcement is "laying the ground- thing the kids who are playing today Pipe said there have been rumors Science, Administration and more. work for a future bid." The CSA is not can aspire to." that the Federation of International Editing, composition, writing, research. releasing details regarding venues "There are no negatives about the Football Associations is talking about and locations as of yet. idea," Pipe said. "This is a good long holding the World Cup every two 416-960-9042 South Africa lost the 2006 World term thing." years and this could help Canada's Cup to Germany and is considered by Rauter said it is unlikely the chances of getting the event. customessay @ spri nt.ca many, including Canadian officials, as World Cup will come to Canada in the The next World Cup will take place the early favourite for the 2010 World near future. in 2002 summer, co-hosted by Japan Cup. Canada's bid is expected for the "The Olympics have a better and Korea. The 2010 World Cup host To hi'nk \ .Mir J,l^^llu J ,ul plr.i^i v .ill first cup after 2010, said Kevan Pipe, chance of coming to Toronto than the will be announced in 2004. Nikki hiH-llir .ir i4l(i) (i7S-4 i'»0 iM. -Ml February i, 2001 iZ "Visions are worth fighting for. "People who talk in metaphors, Why spend your whole life making "Back off man. I'm a scientist." ought to shampoo my crotch." someone else's dreams?" - Dr. Peter Venkman - Melvin Udall (As Good as it Gets) - Orson Welles (Ed Wood) B.B. King not just j^dic band rocks some old pauper by Michelle DaCnu With 5,000 copies sold and scream metal, nu-metal, adidas- Twinfold may not be the hard- counting, a gruelling rehearsal rock, these guys just smash it out. est working independent band in schedule, and a swelling fan base, It's not a traditional hardcore by Jen Caldwell "You see, I'm from the old Canada, but they are definitely in this mighty indie band deserves to record, but it is hard music. It's 1 wasn't excited about going to school," King said to the crowd the running. be signed by a major label for their also pretty layered which sets see 75-year-old B.B. King. mid-concert. "Every once in a drive alone. them apart from other hardcore I figured he was just another while I like to shake something." The three founding members of bands," Stroumboulopoulos old legend who hadn't properly During musical interludes King Twinfold are no virgins to the acknowledged. saved for his retirement, and now would shimmy in his seat, or wave music biz. Collectively they have On their two EPs and promo he was out touring in an attempt his arms, or egg on the audience. been singing or playing for over a single, Twinfold has sold 5,000 to suck every last penny out of his What impressed me the most decade. Lead singer Pate Lore, in copies. Impressive for any devoted fans. was King's mastery of the guitar. his last year of Electronic Canadian band, but for an indie Entering Massey Hall last He's a ventriloquist, his guitar the Publishing at Humber, hooked up band, incredible. Monday night, I had braced dummy, expressing whatever with guitar player, John Tassone "I work at HMV and I know myself for a long evening. emotion King wishes. in high school and later met drum- we're up there in numbers. I've But I'll be the first to admit In an age when boy bands and mer Gregg Davis (G-Money), had record reps tell me that when I'm wrong. Britany Spears reign, B.B. King's through mutual friends. 'you've sold more than this or that B.B. King is the king of the concert was a reminder that music With the recent departure of Canadian band with a label.' But blues, and as far as I'm concerned shouldn't be a platform for popu- their bass player, the guys have we still get no recognition for it. he's the king of musicianship, per- larity, or a spotlight for beauty. decided to take a short hiatus from Industry is a scary thing," G- forming and damn well near Music should be an extension of Jumping Pat: Twinfold's playing live and find the right per- Money laughed. everything else too. the soul. music is hard...real hard. son to join "the fold." This deci- Nevertheless, the powers that sion hasn't left them much time to be have asked to hear more, hence, relax. The band has been reli- their insane writing regimen. Ifigured he wasjust Girl theatre giously practicing three days a "There are a lot of bands who another old legend who Wrecked week and has already composed talk a big game and do jack shit. hadn't properly saved three new songs. You have to mean it. You cease to for his retirement... plays violent themes Twinfold's latest offering, be relevant when you cease to Quest for Expansion, dropped in work your ass off," King's music is human expres- by Andrea Morales Roz, on the other hand, makes late June and has already sold Stroumboulopoulos argued. sion at its best. Kids can be so cniel. tough poses in her child-like way about 1,000 copies. He agreed that Twinfold are Backed by his band members But what happens when they and Peerbaye is successful in "Questfor Expansion is exactly pulling off all the right moves, but playing drums, guitar, bass, two grow up to become men and making her funny and lovable, as what we are trying to do musically Stroumboulopoulos said he also saxophones, and two trumpets. women? though seen through the eyes of and lyrically. Expand our minds believes in the much-repeated King ruled the night. Girl Wrecked, a new play one who idolizes her. and our audience's minds and adage, the Canadian motherland is He sat in front of a single micro- directed by number's own Karin Also worth mentioning, is the present it in a way that no one has not nurturing to her rock n' roll phone, wearing his trademark Randoja, is one woman's reflec- use of a few chairs and warm ever done before and it's working, offspring. shiny blue dinner jacket with black tion on a childiiood incident in lighting that contributes to the we think," G-Money said with a Singer Lore said, "You have to suit pants that stopped mid-calf which race, love, and ignorance feeling of timelessness that knowing smirk. conquer your own city first. Then As for those who might com- reach a violent climax in the enables the audience to travel in Like true alchemists, Twinfold you can make it elsewhere. To stay plain King was sitting down on the schoolyard. and out of the school and also has combined their individual motivated we keep writing. We get job, the musician was quick to This is the story about ix-year- throu^ iUna's youth. tastes and influences into a unique off on making music. That's moti- explain. old Rana, and how she dealt with Alternately, they are used to metal hybrid. After just one listen vation in itself. Knowing we have "I'm 75-years-old and I've arriving at a Canadian school represent lockers, hopscotch even the untrained ear will pick up something else to give to people." earned the right to sit down if I after living in Mauritius for five squares, bathroom .stalls, and inklings of old school '80s glam, With thousands of supporters want to," King told the full house j»ars. even chairs. echoes of metal and rock, and the holding a small piece of 'the fold' at Massey Hall. 1^,; From the first day, she feeis And Peerbaye's enthusiasm throbbing groove of hip hop and and asking for more it is easy to He certainly knows how to 'mst she is difierent from the wants you to make believe they funk. understand why the band marches work a crowd too. 'O&iev kids except for "skinny are what she says they are. All in "We've got it all. If you don't willingly back into their dreary white trash" Roz, aod bodt giris all, this is an effective show. believe us then catch our set. It rehearsal space at well past mid- find themselves irresistibly drawn It's funny and daring, but shows in our music," G-money night to pump out a kaleidoscope to one another. frightening in ways that will make said. of fresh noise. The other kids ridicule their you reflect upon all those unre- George Stroumboulopoulos, a Who needs sleep when you're love, the insults get bolder every- solved, unpleasant moments of Humber Radio grad and now VJ on out to rock the world? day until Rana discovers that she your own childhood. Muchmusic, New Music, and EJJ on Catch Twinfold @ The Opera can be as cruel as her tormentors. Maybe you were the school Edgei02, described Twinfold's style House with AMEN - Feb. 27 or Written and performed by bully, or you made someone feel as heavy, really heavy. grab your own piece of the fold @ Soraya Peerbaye, this multi-tal- unwelcome because of the way "In this era of whisper to a www.twinfold.com ented artist acts out all the roles they looked...the sort of things with remarkable ease and with you wouldn't admit now, even to only a few props. your closest friends. As an 11-year-old, she switches As Girl Wrecked demon- between a public persona of fluid strates, there is a heart of dark- hand gestures and quiet voice, to ness lurking in every one of us. a hidden nervous girl who con- Girl Wrecked at The torts into strange positions and Dovercourt: 1087 Queen St The King: B.B. King's photo curls up on the floor when dis- Westfrom Jan. 25 to Feb. 11 tick- from the evening's program. cussing Roz. ets are $15 call (416) 652-1914 TwiTlfold: (left to right) John Tassone, Matt, Gregg Davis, Pat Lore " — i8 February i, 2001 "[Virtual advertising] is a way to get exposure ... without having to pay as much as a 30-second spot." - Barb Elliot Virtually beating you over the head Companies are using virtual advertising to pitch you their wares by Chris lorfida Virtual advertising holds enormous programs are fair game for ads regardless of more popular. These devices allow viewers The unlikely pairing of Aerosmith and potential for advertisers and broadcasters their content or placement. to manipulate live television with the touch Britney aside, the only new and interesting alike, as several virtual ads can be used dur- "It comes down to one very simple law - of a button while recording. Not surprising- thing to appear onscreen during Sunday's ing a telecast, and ads can be tailored for if you want to enjoy the content, ads pay for ly, surveys in the U.S. have shown an over- Super Bowl were the advertisements on the specific markets. it - they always have. Or you can choose to whelming majority of Tivo users are delet- playing field. Another advantage for advertisers is pay $75 to watch the Super Bowl or an ing commercials from their recordings. No, a team of workers weren't feverishly cost. "It's a way to get exposure on big-tick- event pay-per-view," Reaume said. Because of this, it is expected that virtual painting new corporate logos onto the et items without having to pay as much as a One possible issue it raises is that of ads will become more commonplace not Tampa grass between plays. What viewers 30-second spot," explained Barb Elliot, ambush marketing. just in sports programming, but in the sit- saw, were virtual ads. Humber College's Advertising Media Sales "Say Coke has rights to signage at ACC coms and dramas we know and love. Global Television's Super Bowl telecast program co-ordinator. (Air Canada Centre), they're paying for it," Still, don't expect companies to stop featured virtual advertising from such com- Thirty-second spots cost an average of said Sheldon Burshtein, a lawyer specializ- making commercials anytime soon. panies as Ford, General Motors, $86,000 for Sunday's telecast. According to ing in intellectual property issues for Blake, "If I'm going to be on TV [as an advertis- Monster.ca, and Sprint Canada. Holkiw, virtual placements have tradition- Cassels, & Graydon in Toronto. "If the net- er], sight, sound, and movement are impor- ally cost about one-fifth what a 30-second work TV has an ad for Pepsi superimposed, tant," said Cynthia Fleming, vice president, "People like commercials. They commercial does, but that percentage was it raises legal problems." client services at Media Experts, who spe- pretend they don't but they do." substantially higher for Sunday. Citing Debbie Carwana, a production co-ordi- cialize in purchasing advertising space. client sensitivity, she is unwilling state believes scenario "feople like commercials. They pretend - Cynthia Fleming to nator at Global, such a to the exact cost. be unlikely. "Each regular season game we — — — — "We always like to take on first opportu- Interviewed before Sunday's game, show involves extensive negotiations with "When it's on top ofafootoall nities in Canada," said Brenda Holkiw, Holkiw expected the virtual ads to rankle the NFL and the individual stadiums on field, I personally think it's a bit manager of New Business Development for some viewers, but repeated the adage that where and what we can shoot." of an overkill." Global. "any press is good press." If Sunday's telecast is a harbinger, the - Peter Stamp Virtual advertising refers to the electron- Critics have argued that unlike a com- virtual ads will be placed away from the line ic insertion of ad banners, objects and logos mercial spot, it's advertising the viewer of scrimmage, and the NFL is likely to fol- they don't, but they do." into television programs. While Global and can't escape. Few viewers will choose to low FIFA's lead in not allowing virtual ads Perhaps, but advertising is about gaining other Canadian networks have used virtual avoid a program they've been dying to to be superimposed onto players or specta- "share of mind," and sports fans like to ads on sporting events for a few years now, watch simply because they hate the fact that tors. relive memorable plays for years and years Sunday's game marked the first extensive there's a virtual ad or product placement The advent of such technology couldn't - it would be hard to calculate the benefits placement of the ads onto the playing sur- superimposed on the screen. be more timely for the television advertising advertisers could reap from being virtually face while a game was in progress. "When it's on top of a football field, I industry, what with digital recording "there" the next time a Paul Henderson- "We're following what has been done personally think it's a bit of an overkill," devices such as Tivo and Replay becoming type moment occurs. worldwide," Holkiw said. said Peter Stamp, an instructor at ' l ' ' ' ' ' ' l ' ' ^ l W' w. ^ w w.^.|y;wwwJJJ'A!MW JW^^MJ^«mu^ ll WM l'W "w^w ww^^ Indeed, European and Latin American number's Advertising Media Sales sports telecasts have prominently featured program, and former publisher of Hign-tecn toys for big virtual ads, to the extent that the inter- CARD (Canadian Advertising Rates national soccer governing body, the and Data). by Jen Caldwell year Computer Programmer teenagers too," Botean Federation of International Football Bob Reaume, vice president of With technology changing Analyst student. explained. "Eventually, it's all Association (FIFA), set out stipulations to the Canadian Association of faster than ever, it's not easy, If you need help getting going to be Palm Pilot related, broadcasters regarding their use. Advertisers, disagrees, arguing or cheap, to keep up with all organized then consider a it will all hook up together." the trends, according to Tino palm held device. They aren't And MP3S, which are Borean, manager of Future just for Bay street types any- pojtable audio players that An IT diploma opens up a world of Shop on Eglinton Avenue. more, Borean said. hook up to your computer and "Technologj' is changing so allow sound to be tlownloaded opportunityfor growth and success. quickly it's important to stay and recorded, are growing on top of it all." increasingly popular among Whether you've got a And if you need to be cut those in the know. Bachelor's degree, or a college diplo- ting edge, DVD players, "MP3s are getting smaller ma, you can make ii count for more but you get more memoiy with the DeVry Information MP3S and palm held com Technology Diploma, a one year post- puters are the three top and they're easier to carr>' «:» baccalaureate program thai is specifi- sellers right now, Borean around," Horoan said. cally designed for students who do not said. "My biggest problem us have a technical background. "DVD players are hot. just keeping the stock in Computers. Networking. Soon the VHS will be the building The World Wide Web: Today, these are the basic tools of business. With the redundant like the eight But if you want to stay DeWy Information Technology pro- track. VCRs are being in the loop with this new gram, yon learn the basics and more. In coursework presented by teaclicrs with profes- replaced by DVDs because technolog}', you're going to sional experience, you team how to apply computing technology to a wide range of busi- they give better audio and have to pay, DVD players. ness problems. And, you'll gain a broad-based exposure to a variety of IT areas, which Nj pictures and they don't break Palm Pilots and MP^s range in you'll be able to apply to many different industries. a of The more competitive business becomes, the more important Information like VHS," he said. price from couple hundred Technology becomes. Wth your choice of convenient day or evening/weekend classes, "I'm tliinking of getting a dollars to tlie thousands. there's no reason to st(^ short of your profes- DVD player. They are the hot But for Barcfios, that's a The World in your hand. sional potential. Let DcVry prepare ticket item when it comes to small price to pay for cutting you for this exciting new world. WWW.tOP, < electronics. The sound and edge toys. There'll be no stopping you. A higher degree ofsuccess® video quality on DVDs, "More and more we're not "Technology is definitely you can't beat that," said just selling Palm Pilots to cus- headed in ways that are going Mississauga Campus Ibronto (Scarborough) Campus Barcelos, second tomers in their twenties but to to baffle your mind." 5860 Chedworth Way 670 Progress Avenue Lanny a Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W3 Ibronto, Ontario MIH 3A4 (905) 501-8000 (416) 289-3642 February i, 2001 23 "I'm learning real skills that I can apply throughout the rest of my life... Procrastinating and rationalizing" ~Calvin & Hobbes What's your sign? Photo of the week Aquarius Virgo 21 January - 18 February 23 August - 22 September "Your water sign will help you this month. Prosperity and OW!! Leo just bit me." happiness will flow to you, your family and friends like an open river. All is well. Relax and read a book." Leo 23 July - 22 August Pisces 19 February - 20 March "Grrrrrr! "What the hell was that Aquarius?!? You call that a horo- Libra scope? Read a BOOK?!? You might as well tell them to jump 23 September - 22 October off a cliff." "Okay, who took the muzzle off the lion? I can't work under Aries these conditions." 21 March - 19 April Pisces "Dude, that was a little harsh don't you think?" 19 February - 20 March Pisces "I think we're a little off topic here. I was talking about how 19 February - 20 March ridiculous Aquaman's prediction was..." "Shut-up Air-head. No one listens to you anyway." Scorpio 23 October - 21 November Taurus 20 April - 20 May "Hey! I think Leo's trying to get away. Catch him. The budget can't afford a new one!" "I think I missed my turn." Sagittarius Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December 22 November - 21 December "He's going after Aries! He's a priss and he can't defend "Guys, guys. Things are getting a little out of hand here. We himself STOP HIM!" have to get back on track. Come on, this isn't a rehearsal, DAVID WYLIE people are actually reading this." Leo Tired of gas prices? Now you know who to call. 23 July - 22 August high Gemini 21 May - 20 June (Jumps on to Aries, fangs and claws bare) "Roarrr!" "I think we'd like to say something. We feel like we're not Aries being appreciated. Week-in and week-out we toil to pull 21 March - 19 April together a good prophecy, but it's like we're never noticed." {Begins to sob uncontrollably) {Lets out a chilling scream and croaks) Thump! Cancer Capricorn 21 June - 22 July 22 December - 20 January "Oh GOD, Gemini's drunk again. They're getting all emo- "This always happens. Someone kicks the bucket and we tional. Why does this always happen Wednesday at noon? never have enough room for me to say all the things that I..." I'll be in my dressing room if you need me." Note: For entertainment purposes only . February i, 2001 19 "[Bluetooth] will allow your laptop, Palm Pilot "Can one truly have a relationship with an and cell phone to communicate with one inanimate object? another without wires ..." - Jacqui Barnes - Mark Plungy Bluetooth rears niS I1G3Q 3g3.in Rover's demise? by Hans Niedermair In the iOth ct'iitury, Bluetooth whs a Danish Viking Will Sony's new robotic companion, AIBO2, spell the endfor the family who rapeO and pillaged the poor souls who had what he wanted. In the 21st century, Bluetooth isn't by' Geula Bernstein min California, said the entertainment Happiness is only one of sixsi: emotions as threatening, but may leasee a greater ntark on the Owning a dog or cat is risky business robot was never intended as a substi- AIBO2 expresses through movements, history and progress of mankind. , for students living in residence or tute for a live pet. sounds and by lighting up its eyes. Bluetooth is the name of an emerging technology renting a humble abode off campus Other emotions include sadness, thatvnil ena^e computing and teleconunumeattons where pets are strictly forbidden. "/ would want a real dog, anger, surprise, fear and discontent. devices to int«ta Pilot, and cell phone to coniinunicate with one and a small pointed tail. cat," Piazza said. "But AIBO2 makes a reacts emotionally to its owner's touch. anotiber wtthoiit wirts and au^niatically, MxMh At $1,500 (U.S.), AIBO2 is less great companion for someone to take Stereo microphones installed in professionals will he the first adopters," expensive and more widely available care of, as they would a regular ani- AIBO2 enable it to recognize up to 50 The technology was developed by th* Bluetooth than its $2,500 (U.S.) AIBO predeces- mal. ..It is amazing how people become spoken words including its name. And it SlCf (Special Interest Group), which is comprised of sor, which was more distinctly canine in attached to machinery." wall roll over, sit up or beg in response to leaders in the technology industry (including 3Com) appearance. a voice command. who are driving the development of the product and Although AIB02's And if the cyber ate working together to bring it to market hefty price tag may still companion falls Motorola is also a member of Bluetooth SIG. be out of reach for some, over, it rights itself *We see Bluetooth as really affecting apphcations the robotic pet costs all on its own with evetywhstt in a v«ty positive jEnantter,** ^id 3^&e' about as much as a pure- 20 flexible joints dis- Olover, who represents media relations at Motorola, bred dog or cat, which tributed throughout '*At the start, it'll take wires evetyw^ere and replace also runs into thousands its metallic body. them with wireless technology." of dollars. Unlike your typi- "Peer-to-peer networking will evolve treraen And it doesn't pee on cal dog or cat howev- doasljf. For instauw, after attending a meeting, peo- the floor. er, AIBO2 contorts ple will often say *can you e-mail that presentatjoiti, Although the robotic into a 'charging pos- for me?' However, Bluetooth technology will enable animal may not be as ture' to inform its tiseft to transfer the data immediately^ once they are warm and cuddly as your owner when its lithi- within range of one another," Glover said, , average household pet, um ion battery pack Bluetootli technology works on the same prind- AIBO2, which stands for needs recharging. ple as a cordless phone. It will be able to, Interact Aritifcial Intelligence By plugging the with any other Bluetooth-ensiled device knsa!^ robot, or "pal" in cyber pet into a wall within about ten metres of it. Japanese, makes for a socket much as you For cotisumers, the prospetsbs seem even tn^rei surprisingly good com- would a cell phone, interes^g, with vendors getting into the act, panion. the robotic com- GEULA BERNSTEIN "In your Bluetooth-enabled ear, could pull According to Sony, panion is recharg- you up ,__.,, , * 'C'*^ Stand. Man's bestfriendfaces a newfoe inAIB02, coming to a gas station and it will interact with the gas AIBO2 performs tricks ^MDl/ ^^ ^^^ ^eady to go - to a fire hydrant near you. pump, if you use your car to specify, it will pay for learns, plays, matures at least for another you white you pump, and even send a message to the and shows emotional 90 minutes. person in the kiosk that you would like a coffee,* reactions, compliments of a 32MB main A remarkable blend of household pet But will the future find robotics tak- Gtoversaid. memory computer concealed writhin its and hard-drive, AIBO2 receives infor- ing the place of our favourite furry "Afeo, if yott own a 0M car, they could mstall metallic body. mation from the environment, pro- friends? dla^(»tte ehecks that would set up an appointment But a true test for future prospects of cesses it and changes its behaviour Jacqui Barnes of Animal Alliance of with your dealer or nuedianic whenever your car a robotic pet ultimately rests on possibly accordingly. Canada located in Toronto said she experiences any technical problems," she added. its harshest critic - your average 10- doubts it. M^orola's first Bluetooth-enabled products will year-old. "AIBO2 makes a great "I do not think these mechanical cre- be network cards that are currently being sold Kayla Cinti of Woodbridge, who ations can realistically replace a living companion for someone to through their OEM {Original Equipment turns 11 in April, has been begging her breathing entity. Can one truly have a take care as they would Manufacturer) partners, and the consumer-oriented mother for a dog for the past four years. of, relationship with an inanimate object?" Ttmeport 270 CDMA phone, which are expected in Could owning an AIBO2 robotic a regular animal." the next few months. companion be an adequate substitute - Jon Piazza Please recycle this paper. Other tompauies involved in Bluetooth SIG for her dream of owning a living, breath- include Kricsson, the .Swedish telecom giant who is ing - pooch? In other words, AIBO2 learns And visit us on-line. leading the project, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, "I would want a real dog, not a robot which propels it through developmental Nokia, and Toshiba. dog," she said. "Because real dogs are stages similar to a human, including Despite being a Viking, the loth century more exciting, they're more pla>'ful, they toddler, child, young adult and adult. Bluetooth, Harald Blatand. was the king of Denmark are cuter and fuzzier, they are more fun AIBO2 is equipped with a built in who unified Denmark and Norway. Likewise, the to have around, and they give you some- video camera and distance detector for m Cmterm current Bluetooth will be pt-rforming some unifica- thing to do." seeking out its favourite colours. After v«- -Jp: .>*; »!<; .yywd* tion of its own. Jon Piazza, public relations manager spotting them, it displays happiness by www.etcetera,humberc.on,ca ^ for Sony Entertainment Robot America flashing its eyes and playing melodies. mmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmimimim^ ^ Students FEDERATION You Are Not Alone HSF Presents During this time of the school year, it is not uncommon for many students like you | Black History Month to feel the financial strain of day-to-day living. Thanks in part to the generosity Come out and celebrate the richness and diversity of of the Humber College community; all African American achievements. the Humber Students' Federation (HSF) The Humber Students' Federation is proud to host has an abundance of clothes and food a month long celebration that reflects on the many available inunediately contributions put forth by. the African American to students. The HSF has received community. The HSF will be holding a number a vast array of winter clothing and food that are of events at both the accessible to Humber students by appointment. North and Lakeshore The HSF is encouraging students to contact campuses Cindy Dragic at the HSF office (North Campus) on February 7, 15, 21 and 27. at extension 4192 or stop by the HSF office in Room Kxl05. We at the HSF encourage | This is a free and confidential service provided by the HSF the entire Humber College for the betterment of the STUDENTS. Community to participate. .i£"HW!?^j?^gSW*WM||llieM»V;*5* 1 if^'itfstfjSP,*- Computer Giveaway Student Government • This is a reminder Elections that the Humber Students' The HSF has offically proclaimed Federation is Monday, February 19 giving away as the opening day for nominations 2 computer systems, with the process along with a number closing Monday, March 1. of other great gifts. Students that are interested in obtaining an election information package are encouraged to stop by one In order to gain entry into the contest, " of the HSF offices Icoated in Room KX105 you need only log on to www.hsfweb.com at the North Campus or Room AXlOl for your chance to win. at the Lakeshore Campus. So if you're concerned The contest will officially close about improving student life at Humber College, on February 28, so be sure to enter TODAY! now is the time to get involved! HSF Service of the Month Humber Students' Federation On a monthly basis the HSF will feature one of the many Mission Statement FREE services we provide for Humber students. HEALTH PLAN To advocate on behalf of the membership of the Humber Students Federation, to protect the quality of education Every full-time fee-paying registered student at Humber | and student life at Humber College of Applied Arts and College is automatically covered for the benefits of Technology, to improve and increase the services provided] the Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan. The to students of such College, and to promote student Helath Plan is primarily used for prescriptions; participation and awareness. however, it cover a number of other things. Students' Federation Please note that Friday February 2 is the deadline The Humber b '0mf'^ to register your spouse and/or children for coverage is a student ow^ned and operated for only $25.00 per dependent per semester. corporation, whose greatest asset is the students themselves. For more information about the Health Plan or any other service, stop by one of the HSF offices Dini Petty and HSF President located in Room KX105 at the North Campus Toby Wa rnell taken at the COCA Central Regional Conference 2000. or in Room AXlOl at the Lakeshore Campus.