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The STUD^>#^pE^SPAPER OF HUMBER COLLECaUMBEfT COLLEGE Vol. 21 Thursday, November 5th, 1992 No. 9
Practice makes perfect
These students are among those preparing for the Humber Music Department's 20th
anniversary evening to be
held November 19th at the
I Phoenix Concert theatre, 3. Q o t See Story on Page 1 Alleged sexual assault a hoax
by Andrew Fratepietro charge the woman with public Crime Stopper notices describing college will consider further secu- few meters from where the sexual
mischief, which is punishable by a the assault po.stcd throughout the rity measures discus.scd in a meet- assault had supposedly taken
A reported sexual assault at maximum of five years in jail. school, as is customary when a ing with department heads on place. Daycare supervisor, Bridget Humber College's North campus Humber College President crime occurs on or near the Ciun- Monday. Woodcock, said that staff mem- has turned out to be false. Robert Gordon said he is unsure pus. bers were very shjiken up by the Metropolitan Toronto Police whether he will press charges on The President said he was sus- 'When you hear that incident, and some even fell guilty issued a press release on behalf of the school, or expel the picious of the story from the stiirt. because they hadn't heard any- there's a weapon involved NovoveiTiber 3, stating that all "The facts wc had just weren't thing. She said it was frustrating to 'The facts we hadjust it's very scary, especially allegations made by a female adding up - there were no witness- find out the fciU' generated was a
Humber College student on weren 't adding up - there es, the story kept changing, there with the kids here. result of a hoax, but it has made Octoctobcr 30, were untrue. were no witnesses, the was no evidence," Gordon said. — Daycare Supervisor the college more aware of how is from the The IS-year-old student told story kept changing, there His suspicions were confirmed isolated the daycare police last Friday that she had by the police late Monday night. Gordon expressed concerns rest of the sch(X)l. was no evidence. ' been accosted by a man at gun- Gordon said that some good Ciune that staff and students are not as "Increasing lighting and - Robert Gordon point in a Humber College parking out of the whole affair and said he aware of security issues as they installing emergency boxes in the
lot at approximately 6 p.m. The .student instead. is ultimately glad it turned out to should be. He is considering insti- daycare parking lot would include woman told police she was forced "I don't want to be punitive but be false. tuting an educational program us more in Humber College's into the adjoining ravine where I'm a bit upset not only about the "1 sec this as an opportunity, about security issues which would whole security (set up)," said she claimed she was sexually fear on cainpus but also about the sort of a dress rehearsiil. We took be addressed in Human Studies W(x)dcock. assaulted by the man for 10 min- very bad public relations this has it seriously and thank God it cla.sses, so as to reach virtually She said pitfcnts of children in utes. generated for the college," said wasn't." every member of the college. the daycare were very concerned An investigation of the incident Gordon. Gordon said the security guard One area of the college that about the assault. "When you heai' by the Metro Police Sexual The alleged sexual assault hired on Saturday to patrol the was particularly affected by that there's a weapon involved it's
Assault Squad resulted in the attracted a lot of attention from the ravine and residence area from Friday's hoax was the Humber very scary, especially with the woman's confession that she had mainstream inedia. Gordon had dusk to dawn will continue. The College Daycare, which is only a kids here," she continued. made the whole story up. Her Woodcock said none of the par- nmne is being withheld by police. ents had expressed a desire to "There is not a man with a Suspect sought in student slashing withdraw their children from (he gun," said Detective Wendy daycare, which has .SS children by Sean Garrett front of Ktobicoke General walking in front of the Leaver. "The campus can rest enrolled. Hospital. press release by ea.sy." A Ktobicoke (lenerai Hospital Last year a Humber student Leaver would not reveal why Police have no suspects in the college said the student was and was accosted by someone was choked and sexually assaulted the woman fabricated the story, the slashing of a Humber stu- allegedly attacked at approxi- at gunpoint behind the student res- who, I guess, wanted to rob saying only thai in a situation such dent which occurred on mately 2:15 a.m. He went to idence. Police later charged some- him," said President Robert as this, there iire usually domestic October M. hospital for treatment of minor one in that assault and he is cur- Gordon. "He (the attacker) problems involved. A male student, who cuts. rently in jail awaiting trial for that Lea\er said the Crown requested anonymity, was "1 don't know many details, slashed him a little bit, but and a do/en other oflences. Attorney will decide whether to assaulted at knife-point in but apparently the man was there was no penetration." includins! murder.
President Robert Gordon More males than ever The British are coming:
appointed to U.S. -based enroled in Humber 's Three new bands invade think tank. Nursing program. Canadian club scene. Pages Page 8 Page 9 Thursday, November 5th, 1992 Coven
^ lUm AM OfSCENE Beware of job scams that prey on students AMOUNT of MONEY by Debbie Jenkins distance charge, it's payment for- invites job-seekers to help put up Peter Silverman but refused to warded to Vista Gold Credit Card other posters and solicit more callers answer questions. Every pillar and post along the Inc., for the purchase of information. by sending computerized telephone Silverman alerted his viewers to bus route from Hunibcr College to "We always say. watch out when messages. the hazards of responding to the Wilson subway station has been cov- things sound too good to be Before dt)ing so, m employment "976" numbers listed in Fine's fax ered with advertisements offering true, "said Brcnda Peilier of the application must be submitted at an messages and newspaper ads, which MONITORING eiiiploynient opportunities. provincial government's Consumer additional cost of $64. bear different company names.
A COMPUTER FROM HOME Posters claim "an obscene amount Service Bureau. "If it sounds too Paul Tuz, president of Toronto's Vista Work Venture's ads do not "976" of money can be earned by monitor- good to be true, il probably is." Better Business Bureau, said no one display a number but instead a
ing a computer from home" and "Technically, it's legal and is ever offered any work. local exchange which is part of a free "part-time unskilled labor pays a there's no specific consumer law to "It's grim, it's sad, and it's cer- long-distance dialing network. guaranteed weekly income of up to protect anyone from losing their tainly repugnant to profit from the Applicants are offered a $1,000 $900. nwney," said Pcllier. unemployed," he said. spree ' Curnpolcr and oil Equipment supplied shopping as incentive to "call • No experience of major 'rjteifm«nt required' Job applicants who call Vista She said these types of schemes The owner of Vista is Marvin today, participate and meet our • Work Availoble ThrougKoul Conodc Work Venhire for details are charged usually appear during tough limes. Fine, who last year publicized a cred- quota." (416) 661-3425 $2 per minute, five minutes mini- "SophisUcated techniques are it card on television. Items such as mink coaLs and dia-
LONG DISTANCE CHANGESfce; (il Anyl REFUh4DED mum, to listen to one of the compa- used to target people who have People who could not obtain mond watches are available from - Open 8;00 am- 9:00'p.m , Monday Sunday ny's taped inlbrmation packages. become a litUe desperate," she said. credit elsewhere were charged $76 Fine's colored catalogue. ^ 'J The posters state that any long Peltier warns that when a poten- and sent a Vista card. Advice to Humber's cash-poor Coven scan of actual poster distance charges will be refunded if tial employer asks for money up However, the card was only use- students can be found within one of Don't be duped by posters an applicant is not accepted. But a front, a warning signal should go off. llil when ordering merchandise from Vista's own messages: "If you have
$12 fee, which is $2 more tlian the "The buyer must beware," Peilier Marvin Fine's own catalogue. spare lime on your hands ... feel free like this pitching false minimum charge, shows up on the said. Fine was recently tracked down lo pass this information on to your
promises. applicant's phone bill. It's not a long The purchased information by City TV's consumer reporter friends or relatives."
Stalled ambulance internship worries grads
program ihat sent her lo work in a The move has left half of the lo gel things resolved." problem can be worked out.
by Alan Swinlon hospital was the key to getting her ambulance students eligible for Dean of Healtli Sciences, Anne "We as a college need to go lo
into Humber. internship with no ambulance to ride Bender, said that despite the added Metro Toronto Ambulance and talk Roughly 50 ambulance services The cancellation follows a recent in. expense of the policy, student intern- to them. What are some of the things despite this? are students have been left in the cold policy added to the Workers' Ambulance Services Coordinator ships are sfill a great benefit to all Ihey can do What after the Metro Deparlment of Compensation Act. The policy Doug Leonard explained that before parlies involved. She said it benefits the things we can do differently and ''" Ambulance Services (Metro DAS) makes the employer of Uie intern pay the amendment, employers were not the students to receive practical haven't u-ied before said Bender. cancelled inlernships. the student's Workers' Compensation obligated to pay into Workers' knowledge, as well as ambulance She said she thought it was to anything of The move jeopardizes graduation fees. Metro DAS has refused to pay Compensation. services in order to help train and unneccesary cut out the and believes that the for students because lliey can't com- the costs. "A field placement was consid- evaluate future employees on the program plete the required 400 hours of The policy, which began ered to be part of the program." said job. Bender said she is confident tlie decision was a hasty reaction.
internship. September 1. expires alter December Leonard.
"We can't graduate wiUiout those 31. 1992. After Uiis dale a finalized Despite the situation. Leonard is
400 hours and if they (Uie program) policy will be adopted. confident the problem will be
can't place us, we can't ride and if we Humber's Health Sciences resolved.
can't ride, it's almost like our pro- Department was informed of the "Our administration is well aware
gram has been stalled." said ambu- decision on Tuesday. October 27. of the problems." said Leonard, "and
lance services student Michelle Hall. one week before ambulance intern- I know that they've been working Hall said ihc high school co-op ships usually begin. and working quite vigorously to try
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Entrance ScfioCarsfiips DIAL 911-INTERN — Ambulance Services internships have been cancelled leaving students stuck in neutral.
TTte Awards Office zuisfics to thanks
aCCfirst year students, zvho appliedfor PERSONRL "Entrance Schoiarhvps, for your interest HTTflCK in the Coiiege 's Scholarship program, HLRRMS nUe winners have been chosen and NOUJ HUfllLRBLE notified, Unsuccessful applicants who IN THE R+ ROOM
would lik^ a letter of response can contact the Awards Office, $30 INCLUDING HLL THKES after 9{gvember 9, Another pcy of tk ^n E J£ 51 sac Coven Thursday, November 5th, 1992
The Vote PR Students raise record bucks is in! By second day^ students collected $20,000 and counting... It's Squee by Tracy Bailey the sponge throw. Thompson Woodbine Centre to sing their dinator for Tuesday night's event. waited as Gibb and SAC vice hearts out at the Karaoke night. Another successful event in the Humber established a new president, Dennis Hancock pre- J.J. Muggs donated their services raised just over $1,000 according North Ainerican record by raising pared to throw their best shots. as did Star Attraction to Janice Lau/on, public relation funds for the United Way, accord- Needless to say, Thompson was Entertainment Karaoke Sing- student and coordinator for come- relations soaked. Along Specialists, whose services think tank ing to Fred Proia, public dy night in Caps. (PR) student and publicity direc- This kicked off the casino and for an evening can cost $700. There were seven comedians tor for the campaign. carnival that continued on "A lot of time went into it. It by Tamara de la Vega Wednesday, all from Yuk Yuk's. goal was to raise $30,000 throughout the week in the was a long process. were The We number's own, Fred Proia public- during the United Way campaign. Student Centre. very fortunate that Star Attraction Huinber College President Dr. ity director, was also featured that By the end of the second day of A charity auction was held could put on this event. They Robert Gordon has been elected evening. fundraising, Humbcr's second- later that Monday at the student donated their time, talent and president of a U.S.- based think In return for their time, year PR students had raised residence in the overflow lounge. expertise," said Liz Christie, tank. Wednesday night's comedy show for Innovation was $20,000. The 133 donated items showed Public Relations stiident and one The League acted as an audition for possible that retailers were willing to of for created in 1968 and its member- "Thanks to Humber students, many the coordinators Karaoke new line up of acts for Humber. the old record part with in order night. ship, by invitation only, is drawn we will suipass of a few items to As of yet. Caps has no came- from 18 community colleges $31,038.21 (set in 1990 by show their support for a good New versions of American Pic dieans lined up for its comedy throughout North America. Humber College)," said Carolyn cause. by Don Mclean, Like A Virgin, monthly comedy nights, starting Humber, a member since 1983, is Gibb, chairperson for the Humber Mr. Christie Snack Packs, or by Madonna, Celebration, by in January. the only Canadian College repre- College Student United Way as the auctioneer called them Kool and The Gang and many Labatts donated a brown sented. Campaign. "poverty packs for students in res- others were hcaid that night. Genuine Draft leather jacket to be "We're all in it together, it's an United Way Week officially idence" were auctioned, in addi- One of the more popuhir songs rallied off. Students could buy a honour to share your secrets wrapped up on Friday Oct. 30. tion to passes to Yuk Yuk's, day of the evening was We Arc The ticket for $1 or seven for $3. The because we're all working in dif- The event kicked off Monday, passes to Talisman Ski Resort, Champions, by Queen. Students jacket, valued at ferent geographical arenas," said Oct. 26 with a few words from tickets for the Toronto were doing the Chop as the cho- $500,was won Gordon, who will be serving a SAC president Dave Thompson. Symphony, a white water rafting rus was sung, proving Blue Jay by public relations student, one year term effective January "How about those Jays?" said trip and much more. fever is still going strong. Darlene Nonis. 1993. Thompson to a small, but enthusi- The following Tuesday "It turned out a lot better than At the end of the show, Gibb "If we want infonnation on any astic crowd. evening many Humber students we thought," said Darlene Norris, announced thai $23,000 had been topic — you just have to send a Acting as the first target for came out to J.J. Muggs in the public relations student and coor- raised for the United Way. fax and within two or three days, back come 17 answers," he said. Staff from the different col- Walk Home program leges compile infonnation on sub- Future move jects of concern and share solu- tions. Members pay an annual fee up and running of approximately $4,000, but of the funding for the projects cre- Fall semester sees a big increase in for Equine Centre ated by the League is obtained through corporations like AT&T. number of volunteers Esso Education Foundation, IBM Corporation, W.K. Kellogg part of number's by Amie Heaslip Foundation etc.
"The League for Innovation is The Residence Walk Home service is officially underway with a group of colleges that 25 years 28 volunteers this year. 'master plan' ago banded together to share ideas This is and practice what they preach, a significant increase from last year, due to increased awaieness about the program through flyers in residence. which is new ways of doing "[The program] is run on a strictly volunteer basis things, so its a league for innova- by students by Marg Land Board of Governors. Erikscn also tion," said Gordon. "[But] you living in residence for students living in residence," said Residence said that according to the plan, Activity have to maintain a certain stan- Coordinator, Annette Atkinson. number's equine program the program moves are necessary Atkinson described the dard of activity and ptirticipation how program works:If someone in resi- could be in danger unless they to clear the land for buildings to dence wishes to walked to from at a high level in order to retain be or somewhere, the student find greener pastures. be owned privately or by the col- your membership." should contact the front desk. The two students call will on go to Michael Lancclolte, the associ- lege itself. League the front desk and pick up a flashlight members must show: and an armband. TaJcing ate Dean of Travel and Tourism, Lancclotte said the equine cen- institutional excellence, innova- their I.D. with them they will go meet the person or said there is a possibility that the walk them tre move might be best for the tive and experimental programs, where they want to go. equine program at could Humber college due to security problems institutional stability, a high qual- "The armbands are there so that if someone is walking back be cancelled unless a new loca- to with the facility. ity of resources to share with residence and wants to walk with them they can join the tion off campus and adequate group, so "There are security problems member colleges, a high quality that the volunteers can be identified," said Atkinson. funding to finance the move are ... vandalism," Lancclotte said. of leadership, and national or state The volunteers will be required to be on call once found. a week for a "Horses have gotten out because recognition that the institute period of tune which has already been decided on by each individ- "The biggest problem is capi- of vandalism and they get into the these meets requirements. tal," .said Lancclotte. ual. Other volunteers have signed up for the call-in list. "They can "The reces- local subdivision. If they get on call me anytime if there is nobody else available," explained Lesley sion is hitting both government the highway ... then we have a Knights, a walk home volunteer. and the (horse) industry itself. real problem." There isn't money there to build Knights joined the walk home prognun because she is expecting a Lancclotte said the college has to use the program herself. new facility." been looking at three main areas Carl Erikscn, Dean of Applied "I'm pretty sure 1 will have to walk to the bus slop or over (o the where the equine centre could be and Creative Arts said Humber hospital early in the morning for clinical and I figured if I were moved to: land owned by Ihc col- College would need between S2 going to use it, it would only be fair of me to give back to the pro- lege near Schomberg, land adja- million and $4 million to finance gnun what I got out of it. " Knights said. cent to the Racetrack a new equine centre off campus. Woodbine The walk home program.now in its (bird year, has been well pub- to he leased from the Ontario "Thai's the problem. " Erikscn licized in residence in its quest to secure the services of volunteers. Jockey Club, and the vacant "1 said. "No one these days has any found out about it through advertisements throughout resi- money." equine facility al Seneca College. dence and on the residence happenings board in the lobby, " Knights Erikscn explained that Ihc According lo Lancclotte, the said. equine centre is to be moved off equine program has suffered "no It is expected that the demand for the program will remain con- campus and the demonstration decline in enrolment." As of this stant. gardens moved into the arbore- fall, the program enrolled 62 first- Earlier in the year, the escort service at North Campus was cut Humber College President: tum as part of a "master plan " year sludcnls and 33 second-year for lack of use. Robert "Squee" Gordon approved by Humber College's •Students. "
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Phone: 416/675-31 1 1 Ext 4513 or 4514 • Fax: 416/675-1483 Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Advertisising deadline Friday 4pm. President Clinton
Atler 1 2 years of Republican rule, the American people have Letters to the Editor: ^ elected their first Democratic president since Jimmy Carter. >««•*•»• ^^
Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United Sltites, ushers in a new era of liberalism. The man labeled 'Slick Willy' by the Living on the edge in war-torn Croatia American press outlasted President George Bush, and the diminu- I've been working as a translator I think the hardest thing for me itive Ross Perot, winning by a margin of 43 per cent. guide in Croatia and Bosnia - is not the sound of shelling, but Erica ZIomislic is a for- Clinton's victory will raise a lot of questions in the minds of Hercegovina. It's been an incredi- rather the human suffering and journalism stu- Canadians. The issue of character - namely allegations of extramari- mer Humber ble experience for me. I've cultural genocide. Northern dent with family in Croatia. tal affairs and draft dodging - have many Canadians wondering worked with ITV, The Guardian Bosnia is an SOS situation. Haifa Erica returned to her homeland which Bill Clinton they will be dealing with. A confident and self- and Le Figaro to name a few. millitm people will die of expo- to visit family. The following is assured leader, or a man who cannot decide where he stands on the I'm still doing my own photog- sure before the winter. I hope a postcard she sent major issues. Remember: he didn't inhale. Humber raphy and writing. It's been an Toronto is still seeing the news describing life as a freelance Every action by the United States invariably affects Canada. Due extremely rewarding experience coverage. journalist in war - torn Croatia. to the large amount of American investment in Canada, we are inex- thus far, but also emotionally orably linked to our neighbours to the south. If they fall into a reces- draining. Erica ZIomislic sion, so do we. If their dollar plunges, .so does ours. They are our largest trading partner. During his campaign, Clinton's stance on foreign policy was editorial staff at is vague, but it promised to have an effect on us. The Coven beginning to think that the popu- The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), an agree- lus of Humber has no pulse. Don't sit back and let life pass you ment between Canada, the U.S, and Mexico, was barely touched on during the campaign, but Clinton did voice some displeasure with by. If you see something within our pages or around the college some aspects of the deal. Assuming he keeps his promise, NAFTA that irritates you, then we want to hear from you. Send your will undergo some fonn of change. Clinton, a red-white-and-blue-blooded protectionist American, beefs, complaints, and praise to room L231. wants the deal renegotiated to protect American jobs. He says he thinks jobs will flow south of the U.S. border to Mexico because of that country's cheap labour' and a lack of concern for the environ- Cheers^ and Jeers/
ment. This is an admirable goal for someone in charge of the well- being of his country. .IeersX But, how will this affect Canada? The last Free Trade agreement To the Metro Department of Ambulance Services for kicking Humber students in the head by halting their implemented by the Republicans in 1989 was designed to protect internships because they're too cheap to pay Workers' Compensation. Canadian interests and make trade fairer between the U.S. and .TeersX Canada. The results of the deal were obvious. Many companies fled to -the To Vista Work Ventures for ripping off the unemployed in a job .scam that promises big bucks but fails to US where labor is cheaper. This puts many Canadians out of work. deliver. The new NAFTA deal is an improvement on the 1989 deal with Chep:rs^ Ccinada's interests belter protected. If Clinton changes the deal to suit America's interests, can Canada expect the same privileges that To Humber President Gordon for being cicclcd top honcho at a US - based think lank called The League the current deal has? for Innovation. Time will only tell where Clinton stands on trade. As the saying Cheers^ goes, "It is belter to be eaten by a fox you know, than by a wolf you To number's PR students for their record breaking fund raising efforts for the United Way. Over $30,000 don't know." is expected to be raised. Students suffer Do you agree with the work to rule police action ? One of the main advantages of the college system over universi- feedback ties is its ability to give students that practical edge. When the Metro Department of /imbalance Services refused to "They should write paperwork for 'Yes, they're milking a statement to pay added liability fees for interning students who work with them, drawing their gun. There's no the govcmmcnt that paperwork isn't they in effect cut off the one thing today's students need more than need for them to draw their guns necessary when you're in a life - anything: experience. unless it's a .serious situation." threatening situation." It's hard enough to get a job after graduation, but with a resume
that is shamefully bare, the search for a job can be discouraging, dis- heartening, and unfruitful.
The worst part, in the case of the ambulance .service students at Curtis Manswell Lisa Parsons Humbcr, is that they arc not dealing with a bunch of old-timers and Architecture Graphic design union hacks blocking the doorway for them, they are up against something much more trivial: money. "They should not have to go through "Yes. 1 think that they shouldn't It just seems a waste that the victims of some unfortunate reshuf- all this bull. There are a lot of gixxl have to worry about the kind of fling of insurance policies -- namely the Workers Compensation cops, and a lot of creeps out there. If pajKrwork they should have to Board decision to raise student liabilities - arc people who are being they pull their gun, it's probably write to save someone's life. trained to save lives. because they have to." No one wants to pay the added lees. Us a real .shame, becau.se
everybody lo.scs: the students who pUuined on putting in 400 hours of training; the Metro DAS who will have a real problem training Dave Gal Gary Brown rookie drivers; and the people who dial 911. Graphic design Hospitality November 5th, 1992 Coven Thursday, iNSKiin STOP THE PRESS Violence against women Even the wrong have rights Don't deport flawed ideas The male point of view hy J.Brown Dean by Paul Brigf^s are potential rapists." It is an easy. The freedom of the press is vital to an open democratic society. angry, accusatory statement not We arc already on the road to
It is heralded as a right within western countries, and is Last Saturday, a group named based on reality and perpetuated better, more effective communi- by paranoid radicals. cation. entrenched in their constitutions. Men Walking Against Male Violence' on a journey. Stereotyping all men as violent It is encouraging to sec groups In Canada, citizens are given this right, and the right to freedom embarked and abusive is unfair. On the surface, the journey is of men joining the ranks of wom- of expression through the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. simple. The group of men are Generalizing from the actions of a en's groups in an attempt to allevi- Recently we have learned that a visitor, British author David walking from Toronto to Ottawa, few is wrong. ate the problem. asked to leave Canada for saying that the death 1 realize women's groups must Irving, has been hoping to attract the attention and Men are coming to the rcsdiza- preach "over protectionism" toll of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust was exaggerated. He also commitment of young men along to tion that the problem is theirs, as safeguard them.selves. They can- well believes that the Auschwitz gas chambers were built after World the way. as women's. not ignore the possible risks of Gone are the days when War 2 as a tourist attraction. Underneath the surface, the confronting a man with evil inten- women had to deal with the prob- journey is much more complicat- Has Irving's right to the freedom of speech been abused? Some tions. lem alone. However, there still ed, touching upon the moral that question. Others, like myself, would give a resounding No to But it must stop at that, and not remains a silent majority of men libers of our society. wonder. carry on to everyday interaction really Violence against women, who view the problem as some- with men. I am disgusted by his beliefs, and his use of lies to promote body else's. whether it be wife abuse or sexual It is frustrating and uncomfort- Then there is the minority of Nazi.stn is absolutely reprehensible. B'nai Brith are obviously assault, has come into focus in able talking to a woman when men who u-cat the issue as a joke. more disgusted and want him to leave the country. In Germany, recent years. In spite of public seeing her discomfort and fear of As 'Men Walking Against Male of all places, he was convicted of making statements that were condemnation and possible incar- "what might happen." Violence' walked through the ceration of the offenders, the lev- "insulting to the memory of the dead," After Canadian immigra- What hangs over the conversa- streets of Toronto, rude and els of violent acts remain high — tion officials ordered him expelled, the United States refused him tion, seriously impairs coitununi- insulting comments could be higher than most women feel cation between the sexes — and entry into Niagara Falls. heard from onlookers. comfortable with. that is where the root of the prob- Internationally, he seems to be regarded as an unwanted person, One such remark, in reaction As a male, I will not try to lem lies. to a sign reading 'Stop the Pain', and everybody is hoping that some other country will take care levels speculate as to discomfort Communication between the questioned (in jest?) if it referred of Mr. Irving. What a horrible situation to be in. Out of sheer of women. is vital in working toward sexes to a woman's monthly period. I will not try to relate to a compa.ssion, I pity him. lessening the problem. If both human Examples such as this indicate woman's fear when she walks sexes work together, we can It is amazing how much trouble someone can get into when we still have a distance to travel. through the streets alone at night. remove violence against women they open their mouths. In the Bible (James 3:8), it .says that "... The majority of men who do And I will not pretend to from the list of society's blemish- can the tongue. It is a resdcss evil, full of deadly not sympathize must open up the no one tame understand what goes through a es. lines of communication with It is remarkable western world govern- poison." Interesting. how woman's mind when she's alone at Establishing effective commu- women and take an active role. ments have tried to livnc tongues. True, the tongue can be used a bus stop, and a strange man nication is easier said than done A good start came last to destroy, but is also an effective tool to stop someone from approaches. — especially when dealing with Saturday when 'Men Walking I will, speak for the coKunitting suicide at 3 a.m., after an urgent call to a hotline. however, such a combative subject. Against Male Violence' started majority of men when I say, The communication barrier Whatever happened to the belief that "I may disagree with what the long road to Ottawa and "don't condemn us all for the acts must be overcome. It won't be down you say, but I will tight to the death for your right to say it?" 1 of a violent minority." easy — but then again, what the bumpy road to reducing vio- . believe that ANYONE should be able to talk about ANY subject, I've heard it said that, "all men problem worth solving is ever lence against women. regardless of whether they use truth or fiction to substantiate their position. I may disagree with them, and hate the lies they CAMPUS TO CAMPUS CALENDAR use, but I will NOT stop them from speaking, regardless of the
format. Censorship is wrong, no matter how you slice it. A guide to upcoming events in Toronto colleges and universities By attempting to cart Mr. Irving off to other countries, and thereby notifying the media of him and his views, he has gained Ryerson Sheridan
more attention than he would have gained otherwise. If the gov- The Ryerson Rams will face-off again.st the Sheridan will be holding a pub night on November
ernment had ignored him, and let him speak as they should have, University of Toronto Varsity Blues on Friday, Nov. 5. On November 9, Stevie Stam and Mike Mandcll few would have known about him, and he would have probably 5, at St. Michaels Arena. Saturday they meet the will be pertomiing in the evening at "The Cage" in drifted off into obscurity. York Yeomen at the same time and place. the cainpus student centre. Sheridan's Brampton and Oakvillc campuses will he holding Santa Claus The Canadian government will have set a dangerous precedent Parades on November 21 and 22. November 24 is if they finally do deport him back to Britain. Who will be the Comedy night at The Cage. A. J. Jamal will be pcr- next person unable to voice an opinion? York fonning.On the 25th of November, comedian Glen Of course the government got lucky with this one. He is a for- The York Excalibur reports that York is going to be Ottavay will come to Shcridim for a daytime perfor- cutting enrolment next yccir 1000 students, to eign national after all, and the solution of deportation is easy. by due mance. Bill Kennedy will give a business lecture on over-enrolment last year. Winter to summer pro- What does Canada do with its own citizens though? Will they the 25th, as well. Sheridan will have a Christmas grams may be cul.The York Senate, an elected stu- decide jail to such people as this? How far will it go? tree lighting ceremony which will take place on the dent government has announced a tribute to the 25th, too. The tree ceremony will launch a food women murdered at Montreal's Ecolc Polytcchnique drive and a toy drive to generate some Christmas in 1989. Classes will be cancelled from 12:30 p.m.to charity. On November 27 Sheridan will be repre- !:30 p.m. on December 4. Events will be held all day sented at Lulu's in Kitchener in the Lulu's mascot in the student centre. competition, number's mascot Harley Hawk was
la.st year's champion.
COMING UP IN THE SPECIAL SECTION., Next week COVEN will be featuring stories that will give students a complete look at student government at Humber College. The Students' Association Council (SAC), Students* Athletics Association (SAA), and the Residence Life Council (RLC) will all be profiled. We hope to give students an overall pic- ture of the organizations that are in power, and how they affect students lives. Thursday, November 5th, 1992 Coven
Poor attendance Driven a Mustang lately? volunteers by Lakeshore by Robb Stewart and take them apart in very short Metro auto thefts arc already 30 by Helen Zappolino time." per cent greater than last year. Two Ford Mustangs were Four Mustangs have been "At the current trend, we're
reported stolen from Humber last reported stolen from Humber's going to hit 1 3,(M)0 stolen cars in Representatives for the organi/aiions present at Lakeshore cam- week and police say someone North Campus parking lots this Metropolitan Toronto this year," pus" volunteer job fair were left silling idle after a modest response may be collecting them. yccir. said Tinney. "Twenty-five per on October 28. "Dozens (of cars) are stolen Kevin Adams of Humber's cent of stolen cars have the keys different organizations at the fair with Seven had booths packed each day," said 2.1 Division Computer User Services reported left in them." information volunteering opportunities, but under 20 students Detective Sim, but "il looks like his 1992 Mustang stolen on Tinney said most cars are attended. someone's collecting these September 15, one night after a recovered within 48 hours, since The Lakeshore Area Multi-Services Project (LAMP), an organi- (Mustangs)." similar car disappeared from most arc taken by joy-riders. zation which offers health, recreational and educational services to Both cars were 1991 Ford Humber. The Vehicle Information the Lakeshore community was one group at the fair. Mustangs with high performance "My car was recovered and Centre of Canada lists 1991/92 five litre engines. The first car after $8,000 in repairs is as good high performance Mustangs as Daniel McSweeny, a health promoter from LAMP said the disappeared from Humber's park- as new," said Adams. "It's not having the highest number of response to the fair is not important. "We're trying to get people to ing lot on October 27 during the just a specific make and model, comprehensive insurance claims know that LAMP exists and find out what it's all about." evening and the second went but a specific year and if you for theft and vandalism. Jill Uhrich, literacy coordinator of LAMP said students arc asked missing during the day on have this car you should be wor- The centre said Mustangs are to commit one year to helping adults with reading disabilities. October 29. ried." desirable because of the sporty "There's a few that commit, but it's too long a commitment for Sim .said, "You get people who According to Detective Tinney engine. most students," said Uhrich. know specifically how to break of Metro's Auto Squad, automo- Humber Security will soon be Deborah Townsend from the Heart and Stroke Foundation was into a model of vehicle and bile thefts in 1991 were up 33 per posting warnings to owners of
interested in signing up students on a short term basis. "What we're they'll take it to a 'chop-shop' ... cent from 1990. This year in Ford Mustangs.
looking for is three types of volunteers. The first kind is office help," explained Townsend, "the second type fundraising helpers, Growing pharmacy positions and the third kind is the special events helpers." by Dorothy Kosinski program, the students could have stage because the division is larger choices of where to work. investigating what exactly stu- There may be a wider variety "With the economy being the dents would be doing at their
of choices in employment for stu- way it is ... and with increased placements.
dents in the Pharmacy Assistant competition in our program ... we "The support from the industry program in the near future. thought there may be a problem has been very positive," said Ken The program is planning a with placement spots in the Harrison, chairman, Allied and THE CUE pilot project that would increase future," said Woodruff. Community Health Department. BILLIARD & CAFE hands-on experience by sending Additional placements at phar- Although no company names students to pharmaceutical com- maceutical companies would have been given, Harrison con- panies. students would have wider firmed that a number of compa- Mou than just a 'Bittiards CCuS. mean "We .see a whole slew of pos- opportunities for jobs in such nies were contacted. Come (Doxon andCfiec^us out! sibilities for pharmacy techni- areas as phannaceuticial sales and "Given the current state of cians," said Margaret Woodruff administrative record-keeping. affairs in our health care profes-
pharmacy assistant instructor. "We're trying to make the sion, I give credit to the faculty Pharmacy students now do two pharmaceutical companies aware in the program for considering field placements — three weeks that they could take away some of these new opportunities," said at a community pharmacy and an the responsibilities from (doctors HcUTison.
additional three weeks at a hospi- or pharmacists) and give them to "We're trying to position our- tal pharmacy. Woodruff said if a technician, " said Woodruff. selves so that we can best meet this pilot project is added lo the The project is still in Ihc pilot those challenges that occur."
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Students can leave school to work and travel abroad
by Michelle Allard have travelling independently. part-time job and still could Newby said she is "not advo- afford to travel, somehow thai It's that time of year again cating" the u.se of these services, should be identified in your when the unllnished essay is call- but said this event gives students resume," said Antonides. She ing your name, but you're too an indication of what is out there said such experience "would busy dreaming of faraway places. for them. "Usually, with these always go at the end of your Mid-term is typically the time of types programs you are work- resume where you would put per- when students consider taking a ing with individuals from that sonal information like interests break from their studies to do country, as opposed to just going and hobbies." some travelling. Right now, and lying on a beach someplace," "Most employers arc like you many students who will graduate Newby said. and 1," she said. "They've trav- in April are probably contemplat- The chance to turn their vaca- elled them.selves." ing seeing the world before they tion into a leaining experience is And most people agree with settle into their career. Maybe appealing to many students. In the old cliche — travel broadens you are one of them. today's economic climate many the mind. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Humbcr graduating students are choosing "When anyone comes back ALLISON JENNER students will get a chance to take travel over the gloomy job .search from travelling, they have a total- Wine and chips — Computer club members get together to a closer look at just a few of the awaiting them. ly different outlook and different slightly off-beat travel options Margaret Antonidcs, place- schmooze, booze, and make contacts for their future careers. priorities," Antonides said. available to them. ment officer at the Career Service Lina Chen, a Humber business The Intercultural Centre has Cenu-e, says travel is a good idea administration student, agrees. invited several organizations to Ibr students. Club opens doors to jobs She recently spent nine months the North Campus to provide "If you can afford to (travel) touring Europe, Asia and by Sean Garrett tial employers. Jennings .said an information to students about and you have the time, 1 recom- Australia by herself, and says she extensive directory also gives their programs. mend it strongly," she said. She came back a changed person. The Canadian Information them access to corporations Last year, the event was held said the experience may even "I'm not as materialistic as I Processing Society (CIPS) is a nation-wide. in March but Dalyce Newby, the help you later in that job search. once was," she said. "I really computer student's best ticket at At the North coordinator of the Intercultural Travel experience included on Campus, CIPS appreciate what we have here." getting hired after graduation, unofficially acts as liaison Centre, said that she decided to a resume can indicate different a to Chen recommends taking according to the Humber chap- improve communications hold the event in November this things to an employer, Antonides the time to see the if ter's co-chair. between the computer faculty and year so that students would have a said, including strong communi- world you can afford it. But she admits, "It lakes "This (club) is just an excellent the student body. It also presents better chance at meeting the dif- cation skills, flexibility, a willing- a lot of way to get your foot in the door," on-campus speeches by represen- ferent programs' application dead- ness to take chances, and an guts to go out on your own." said co-chair Gord Jennings. tatives from such firms as lines. openness to diverse cultures. In "I was on a co-op term last Hewlett Packard and Microsoft. One of the visiting organiza- short, travel experience translates There are many different ways summer and I found, by observa- "We've now a link to (comput- tions will be the Student Work into "life" experience. to make travel a learning experi- tion, that it's not so much what er) organizations throughout Abroad Program, (SWAP), which Employers look at travel in a ence. Most agree the form of you know — what you learn in Canada," Jennings said, "which offers students the chance to cotn- positive way, she said. But she travel depends on the person. college — but who you know," allows us as students the ability to binc work and travel while cautions, "If you just go to one Whether you're working, vol- he said. bring in more of the outside abroad. Canada World Youth and place and sit on a beach for six unteering, or just seeing the sights The former Humbcr Info world. Our theme is bringing the Canadian Crossroads months, that's not a learning expe- while you're abroad, you can still Processing Society changed its real world into the college." International will also be on hand rience." consider it part of your "educa- name after business students Jennings is also planning a to give students the opportunity to When incorporating travel into tion". Jennings and Brent Anderson Career Day and a possible com- volunteer on overseas develop- a resume, students should give a Representatives from organi- petitioned David Woodburn, the puter bulletin board for students ment program. bit of detail. Backpacking alone zations dealing with students trav- Toronto Chapter president. at the North Campus. In the inter- Most of these programs allow through Europe is a lot different elling and working abroad will Club membership is free, im, he hopes to bridge gaps participants a better chance of than being part of an organized be in the Lecture Theatre although a $60 fee entitles mem- between fust-yciU' and .senior stu- learning about the culture of the tour. Concourse near Swirls between host country bers to off-campus CIPS func- dent members with a "social than they would "If you went to school, had a 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Nov. 10. tions like dinner meetings, where night" where they can get togeth- students can network with poten- er and talk shop.
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Stressing out at Humber Male breakthrough in nursing program Counselling andfoam bricks for burned-out students by Marg Land
by Susan Magill "People may not automatically schools, students can throw some The nursing program at Humber is taking a decidedly masculine come in for personal counselling foam bricks, toss some velcro tuni in its student body, according to a 1991 freshinan nursing sur- Stress managcmcnl is taught at and some may come and some darts, hit that bean bag or just talk vey. Humber through Study Skills won't," Pieke said. It's difficult for to someone to let off steam. Peer Last year's poll, conducted among 220 of the 260 first-year nurs- classes at the request of an counsellors to tell how many stu- counsellors arc available for con- ing students, showed that 10 per cent of all freshman nursing students instructor or course co-ordinator. dents are not coming in, he said. sultation. were male. "Eventually is You may also learn to deal with there a possibility Dave Thompson, SAC presi- According to Nursing Co-ordinator Trudy Deacon, the nursing we may try to establish something stress through personal interac- dent, said a stress room would be program does "see an increase (in male nureing students) every year." in the peer services area." tion with a counsellor. good for students. "We should sec Many of these male students are moving toward careers that were or Some colleges and universities Stress lectures workshops about something like that. It's a traditionally dominated by women in hopes of increased opportuni- have been made available but great idea. A lot of people would ties for job placements. Martin Pieke, co-ordinator of the use it." Ansar Rahaman, a male first-year nursing student, believes that counselling department said, "It's Pieke, "We regret that we have co-ordinator of men stand a better chance of being placed in nursing jobs than never brought on many people Humber's counselling department, such little space to women. and it has been discontinued. We said he is open to suggestions "There's a lot of opportunity for males to succeed where females are now offering it through divi- do these kinds of things, from students who may have haven't," Rahaman said. sions and personal counselling." but a stress hour ideas or input to make stress "Males are more dominant now in the field. If 20 females graduate Some students may feel intimi- might be a good thing. counselling more comfortable and and only two males, hospitals will take the two males first over the dated by personal one-on-one approachable. 20 females, no matter what their average is, just because they're counselling. There is also the Space is short at the north males." issue of appointments. What if campus and both Pieke and Wayne Moon-Wan, another male first-year nursing student, decid- you are at the end of your rope Thompson agree that finding a ed that it was time to make a career change after several unsuccessful and the next available appoint- like Seneca and the University of room to use may be the most dif- tries at law enforcement. ment is some time next week? Toronto offer workshops and lec- ficult task. Thompson suggests "Originally I wanted to become a police officer but they wouldn't What do you do until then? tures on stress management. that the Clubs' Office may be used pass me on the eye test," Moon-Wan said. Dr. Larry Richard, of These workshops, however, are at certain times of He decided on a nursing career after an accident where one of the Humber's counselling department, two hours long each week for a the day as a stress room. e]ecU"icians he was working with was electrocuted. Moon-Wan and a wrote The Anti-Stress Book for month so .some students may feel friend who was with him on the job site were the only ones there to Humber students. He suggests that they cannot afford the time. "We regret that we have such help him. "We kind of saved his life," M(X)n-Wan said. that sharing your feelings with Some schools offer a more little space to do these kinds of Moon-Wan had no reservations about entering a female-dominat- someone is often the best medi- casual approach. The University things, but a stress hour might be ed profession. He admits to having taken some ribbing from his cine to relieve stress. He adds that of British Columbia and a good thing," he said. friends and family about his caieer choice. you should take regular relaxation Algonquin College offer a 'stress Counsellors are booked in "Especially if you have a lot of brothers or a father who are in breaks because situations often room', where students can visit on advance right now and, if any male jobs," Moon-Wan said. He said it kind of embanusses family seem impossible when you are a daily basis. The room offers an action is taken by the counselling members to admit that their son is a nurse. "The uniform alone says escape from escalating stress stressed, and everything is easier as office, it may take awhile. The the fag'," said. well as 'My son Moon-Wan when you are calm and relaxed. peer coun.selling. idea will have to be a joint elTori Ansar Rahaman hasn't had any family problems regarding his Humber offers personal coun- If a student is just seconds by counselling and SAC. career choice. away from strangling his or her selling but Pieke is aware that SAC is prepared to work on a "(I) met a bunch of family and all of them are doctors, nurses," teacher, the stress room is a place some students may be intimidated stress room if students show inter- Rahaman said, "If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have chosen this this to go and cool down. At .some by fonn of counselling. est in it. (nureing). It was pure family, pure pressure. I've just been forced into
it." And just how are the female nursing students handling this increase of males in their nursing population? THE LOUNGE Leslie Knights, a first-year nursing student, said that she has respect for the luale nursing students.
"I think that male nurses that go out for the program show courage "DINNER FEATURES" because there arc not many men in the field," Knights said. "If they (men) are better at my job than 1 am, then they (men) MONDHV TUESDRV should get the job over me," she said. Chicken Stir Fry Prime Rib of Beef serued ouer rice with serued lulth bakced potato coffee or tea and Chef's choice of uegetable $3.59 coffee or tea $4.95 UJEDNESDHV
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British bands seeking North American success Scratching The band the surface is back by Todd A. Wonacotl
Originally formed in 1989, in Toronto Ocean Colour Scene are slowly climbing the ladder of success of by Todd A. Wonacott the British pop scene. As part of the Spin/Fontana Great Yarmouth, located on tour, opening for Catherine England's east coast, is not a Wheel and The House Of Love, place that comes to mind for spawning any musical group. Ocean Colour Scene are hoping "It has ab.solutely no rock her- to scratch the surface of pop suc- itage at all," said Rob Dickinson, cess in North America. lead singer and guitarist for "We are here so people in Catherine Wheel. The band is America will recognize who we making their third Toronto are. It's a bit of a laugh, there's no appearance this year. They are pressure on us, we are the puppet touring as part of the show," said Simon Fowler, lead Spin/Fontana tour, co-headlining singer and guitarist for the band. COURTESY PHOTO with The House Of Love and Their album called Ocean House of Love — The band has had some problems in the past, but they have solved them and openers, Ocean Colour Scene. Colour Scene, was released in are on the stage in Toronto with two other bands, Ocean Colour Scene and Catherine Wheel. Dickinson has a very unique September in Canada, by stage presence. Cast as the evil Polygram Records. The album Feeling and intensity make music giant by some well placed stage fared well in the British press. lighting, he leaves no question as is like "The press a boys club by Todd A. Wonacott recorded in five days. The playing Terry Bickers went on to form to who is the band leader. together who get and decide and creativity is phenomenal." Levitation, a band that Chadwick Catherine Wheel's debut whose fate is in their hands. The When a group member leaves The band's chemistry under- is hostile towards. album. Ferment, has been selling press is undeniably an essential well in and Britain, earn- a band it often causes turmoil and went changes with the departure "Terry Bickers is not very Canada part of the music business," said ing them a spot at the prestigious sometimes leads to the break-up of guitarists Simon Walker good," Chadwick said, "He is too Stephen Cradock, lead guitarist Reading Festival. of the band. months after guitarist Terry unfocussed and his group is not of the band. "It was brilliant. We played In the case of The House of Bickers left the band. doing very well. They arc an "We do whatever we do, if the the same day as Nirvana to 8,000 the .survived "The big with the Love, band has two problem example of a band who use the radio likes it, that's good, if not people and it was a great atmos- guitarist changes and has pro- position of guitarist is when I first press. He got a lot of mileage out who cares. We didn't want to phere," said Dickin.son. duced one of the best albums of formed the band, I had everything of The House of Love." change ourselves, we are the ones The Spin/Fontana tour is a the year. Babe Rainbow is the written. I did all the work," said Chadwick is bit of a perfec- who have to live with our songs." seven week trek through North band's third release featuring a Chadwick. "It caused problems The band performed at the tionist, although he said he is America, including three stops in re-vamped lineup. for Terry Bickers and Simon Canada - Toronto, Montreal and Opera House using their show as hesitant about the use of the Chadwick said, "I think Walker and I'm not going to Guy Vancouver. a way of introducing Canadian word. "What is perfection? I am it's a brilliant album and it's change the way I write. I just "Fontana is a progressive label audiences to the band's funky and fanatical about the feel of a song good. 1 don't know if it's the decided to play guitar and avoid and we are promoting it to help psychedelic style of music. and I get very intense about it." best. It is really intense and was any problems." illustrate that there is a record Chadwick, a veteran of British label interested in artists and pop music scene makes no secret they arc in it for the right reasons about who inspires him to write. which is to ensure a band devel- vi^v^* *..S4N.*'<>.x.s- song wriUng is influenced "My ops properly. The whole tour is a by so many things. I'm really travelling circus."
into strong melody. I really like Catherine Wheel opened for Television, Paul Simon, Beatles, The Charlatans and The Soup Velvet Underground, The Rolling Dragons in Toronto shows earlier Stones and U2." in the year. FROM THE PAEKING DEPARTMENT
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Humber music department's 20th anniversary jam by Naomi Gordon Jackets will round out the three hour show.
The Phoenix Concert Theatre "It promises to be some of the in downtown Toronto will be best music actually that's gone on hosting Humber Music in Toronto in the last three Department's 20th anniversary months it's really outstanding evening on November 19. stuff, " said Lillos. Special guests
It Was 20 Years Ago Today, is Humber hopes to have attend are, the name of the event that has Jeff Healey and Rick Einmett, been organized by the depart- although they are not yet con- ment's Advisory Committee. It irme . ^^^^Q^ plans to advertise in will include Humber alumni, fac- NOW Magazine and hopes to get ulty, and student bands. coverage the to some by CBC, NAOMI GORDON "It will be a great concert, ensure a well-publicized affair. including the Humber Extension, One , two, three and...— Humber's music students are practicing for the jam to be held at Lillos estimates that some 500 which is basically all the heavy the Phoenix Concert Theatre celebrating the departments 20th anniversary. people will attend the evening. Toronto players who are all grad- "It's a very exciting event. uates of Humber," said Brian Hopefully it will give us the pro- Lillos, number's director of file and energy in the city to get Belushi flick music. a bomb the focus back on Humber," said Also featured will be an alum- Lillos. by Paul Mercado ty of films Hollywood has been Through more plot entangle- ni vocal group called Voiceworks The event was the brainchild pumping out, the line between ments, eventually everyone in the and a faculty quintet compro- of the Advisory Coirunittee, who Traces of Red is the latest in feature films and made for TV story becomes a suspect in .some mised of Juno award winning are closely connected to what's the jerk the audience around genre movies has become blurred. way. artists. A Rhythm and Blues stu- going on within Humber and in of movies, such as this year's box Jim Belushi, plays a cop This fulfills the wish of screen- dent ensemble called The Blue the music industry' office hit, Basic Instinct. named Jack Dobson. The movie writer, Jiin Paddock who said he Seeing this movie makes one starts off with Dobson staring tried to create a who-dunnit mys- o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oo fully understand why director, with glazed eyes up at the sky, tery that implicates all the charac- Robert Altman made his scathing lying motionless in a pool of ters. attack on Hollywood called The blood with a bullet lodged in his But the only problem with this
Player. chest. This presents a slight prob- is the audience is fully aware of
Andy Wolk makes his motion lem to the viewer since Belushi is the motives of the director and
picture directorial debut with the main character and narrator in screenwriter. There is very little Traces of Red. He is fresh off the the story. depth to these characters because
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Athlete of the week Denise Perrier
Was selected as an All- Star in the John Abbott Tournament, for lead- ing the basketball Lady Hawks to the consola- tion championship on Oct. 30. As chosen by the SAA.
Volleyball Hawks lose home opener
FILE PHOTO by Fred Tufford and he wants an aggressive game, but unfortunately they Set for victory — Returning players (from left to right) Kathleen Tauskela, Albina Michele, Despite strong net play and weren't able to keep them in," Shannon Galbraith, and Suzanne Sharp give the Lady Hawks the experience needed to win. aggressiveness on the court, said Fox. the Huml)er Hawks volleyball Brad Boudreau, and player team fell to the Centennial of the game Scott Purkis, pro- Colts three sets to one in the vided thrills for the crowd with Lady Hawks still perfect opening game of the regular outstanding speed and aggres- season on Oct. 29. siveness as the game pro- Humber Athletic Director gressed, but a loss in the piv- Doug Fox said the Hawks had otal third set grounded the with win over Colts some chances, but weren't able Hawks' attack. to capitalb,e. With the match tied at a set by Fred Tufford said Gray. "It's been difficult but mental training of the team as a "Every time I thought we apiece, and the third game tied this is only our second game of key to the victory. had a chance to capitalize on at 14, the Hawks' serve The Lady Hawks volleyball the season and we're playing very "One of the things we're learn- mistakes made by Centennial, seemed to leave them. Players we didn't do it," said Fox. "We were serving the balls long or team extended their wining record well." ing, is that a top team has to be seemed to have to really work firing them into the net. with an impressive 3- 1 set victory Rugosi said the experience and mentally tough all the time, on a hard for every point, where we Presented with the opportu- over the visiting Centennial Colts. leadership that Karen Moses and consistent basis. And today they gave runs of four or five points nity to close out the hard Head coach Dion Rugosi cred- Suzanne Sharp displayed was also learned that." to the Colts, and they weren't fought third set, the Colts took Colts. ited the team for being mentally a factor in defeating the Rugosi said the enthusiasm of really working that hard." advantage of the Hawks' mis- prepared tor the game. He said "Both of them played outstand- the players on the bench was The combination of Wayne cues, and won the set 16-14. team leader Colleen Gray, provid- ing," said Rugo.si. important on some key points. Wilkins and Brad Boudreau Fox said impact players like ed the extra "oomph" to capture "It's such a pleasure to have a "One key is for our bench to provided most of the offence, Boudreau, Wilkins, and the second victory of the year, on lot of experience on the floor, always be cheering on the team but the Hawks couldn't hold Purkis, had to play most of the Oct. 29. because even when things perhaps and not just observing. Those off the attack of the Colls, who game because the team is "Colleen Gray came through aren't going as well, there isn't as injury riddled. (cheers) are always worth an extra were led by Gustavo Scolieri. very well, especially in the last much of a negative effect and "They (the Hawks) were "Right now wc have some point or two in the game," said game when we asked for some of they're able to rebound a little very inconsistent tonight," said injuries and we didn't really Rugosi. the players to be extra mentally faster because of that experience." Fox. "At times we looked real- have a chance to substitute a The fans in attendance rallied tough," said Rugosi. "She's cer- he said. ly good and times when they lot of people," said Fox. "They behind the Lady Hawks, however, tainly one of our leaders." In the fourth set, the Lady really struggled." (Boudreau, Purkis, Wilkins) the overall turn-out was disap- Gray said she was comfortable Hawks ran off a string of 12 The Hawks' service game are having to carry the bulk of pointing. with the role of team leader, but straight points on Gray's serve wasn't as potent as head coach the load and unfortunately it's see credited the rest of the team on and Sharp's aggressive net play. "I certainly would like to Steve Corbin would have a very, very difficult thing to liked, said. This led to do night after night." their play. Down 12-0. the Colts took a time more fans coming out." said Fox scoring opportuni- Taking everything into con- "Because we're new playing out to try to break the Lady Rugosi. "It is quite an entertaining numerous ties for the Colts. sideration. Fox credited the with each other, and we have a Hawks' momentum, but Humber's game and the girls are excellent "The service was not very Colts with playing a consistent new coach, we need time to adjust victory was inevitable. athletes." good tonight. The coach really and strong game— de.serving to his system and techniques," Rugosi again focused on the likes to see them serve hard of the win. Upcoming Home Events
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