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by Chad Heard China has aroused interest, and Humber College has joined been a topic of discussion with the Team Canada in its mission Team Canada leaders. to China this week. "One of the responses of

Although the team's visit has China's population, with 1.2 bil-

brought China's human rights lion people ... is 'why isn't Canada 8s#.

record to the forefront, Humber is going to countries with perfect focused on promoting the five- human rights records, but in eco- year relationship between the col- nomic chaos?'" Hook said. lege and Ningbo University. He said the people he's talked Dr. Richard Hook, number's to have asked for patience from vice president, has joined Prime Canada as their police system Minister Jean Chretien and catches up with the exceptional Ontario Premier Mike Harris in economic growth China's going developing tighter relations through. between Canada and China. Hook doesn't agree that China should be isolated for their report-

"One of the responses of ed abuses and said Canada is tak- China's population ...is ing a distinctive approach to the 'why isn't Canada going matter. "Look at how the U.S. iso- to countries with perfect lated Cuba, that had little effect," he said. human rights records, "People have a desire to learn in economic chaos?'" but from their relationships and want - Richard Hook to change their own life," Hook said.

"The Premier and Prime "This [trade mission] is going Minister, in the trade mission, to help evolve the quality of have been very active trying to human rights," he said. bring together Chinese partners Although Team Canada has and senior political leaders from been dealing with larger trade Canada to bring urgency to deals deals with Chinese officials, Hook that have been in progress for has a very specific role to play. some years now," Hook said from "I'm basically part of the his hotel room in Shanghai. Shanghai portion," Hook said. He

Although there are formal din- explained his role is to promote ners, Hook said, "most deals are number's connection with Ningbo done in restaurants and places University in China and tempting outside official grounds." more international interest,

Their mission is to lay the specifically with Shanghai groundwork for trade relations University. between the two countries. "There are approximately six Hook, in China since Monday, million people looking for work [in took some time out of his busy China]," he said, alluding to the schedule, and across a few time value of getting an education over- zones, to relate his experiences seas.

and his goals for the trip with the Hook isn't the only representa- Et Cetera. tive from Canadian schools. He Hook said this week's report on said Conestoga and Seneca human rights abuses occurring in College are both developing for- mal Chinese relations while others are looking to recruit students and initiate a faculty exchange pro- gram. Hook said Chretien met with senior officials from both Ningbo and Shanghai University over a dinner on Wednesday night. The three-hour event, attended by over 1,500 people, featured a formal reception for Chretien and Harris hosted to Ningbo students and faculty with an "outstanding tradi- UNDSAY HICGS tional Chinese dinner." ...andf ihe wind up... The Humber women's volleyball team have guaranteed themselves a with files from Sangita Iyer playoffspot and third place ranking. A win in tonight's game would mean they'd move up to second. February 15, 2001

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IT fee on the rise Humber's partnership with China

By Dan Birch er some of the facilities that we by Sangita Iyer President Dr. Robert Gordon, the here with smiles on their faces, umber students will face a $4 would like to deliver," Naylor said. The success of Humber college developed this program happy to have an opportunity to be H increase next year for the At Humber, the student gov- College's Business diploma with China because the Chinese in Canada, and I think for the most Information Technology fee, said ernment looks after the hardware program, at Ningbo University in are becoming more capitalistic. part they make the most of that,"

Toby Warnell, Humber Students costs, Wamell said. China, now in its fifth year, has Rather than recruit students Hatton said. Federation president. In SAACNet, the computers, laid the groundwork for greater individually, Gordon said, One Business student from

But the increase is small in software and printers are all fund- economic potential in the Chinese Humber is now dealing with inter- Ningbo, Tommy Wang, who is comparison to the college's propo- ed by HSF. The infrastructure marketplace. national institutions for mass pursuing his third year at Humber

sition, which called for the fee to costs, however, are assumed by Frank Franklin, chair of recruitment, as it saves time and said he wants to get a degree and

be doubled to $92 per year from the college. And this is how it is at International projects, said China money. improve trade between China and

$46. The fee will now be $50 per many Ontario colleges, Warnell is poised to enter the World Trade "If you establish a great rela- Canada. year. said. Organization (WTO), and this tionship with an institution, it "If I pass, I will get a business "It's just a small increase," unique program gives the Chinese becomes far easier and we don't degree from Davenport or York Warnell said. "The college was an .opportunity to network with have to spend our whole time find- and maybe return to China to run looking for a large increase." " / hope the government North Americans and improve ing one person floating around," my father's silk business and Currently the fee raises trade relations. Gordon said. export products to Canada," will start giving grants, Wang $650,000 annually. That number- In their first year, students The program is successful not said. specifically for will rise to $700,000, Warnell enrolled in this project follow a only because of the quality educa- Another Business student. technology," said. curriculum designed to meet the tion provided by Humber, accord- Rose Zhu, said she likes the west-

The IT fee, administered by the -Toby Wamell standards of both Humber and ing to Michael Hatton, dean of the ern culture and freedom, she is student government, is used to Ningbo, but are instructed by business school, but also because enjoying the program and said it fund SAACNet, digital and stan- Chinese teachers. the students from Ningbo are was worth leaving home. dard photography equipment and "We buy a lot of the hardware, In the second year, Canadian committed to working hard and "The change of environment is laptop computers for the Media the stuff you can feel and touch. teachers travel to Ningbo and making the best of their Canadian good for the future. I have become

Centre. Library services also But [Naylor] feels that the stuff teach specialized business pro- education. more independent and now I can

receive money from the IT fee for won't work if you don't have a grams in English. The students 'They are an extremely pleas- do everything by myself. Toronto

computers and some databases. proper IT infrastructure, which is then graduate with a Humber ant group of students, they come has a lot of Chinese people and I

Compared to other colleges, all the wiring, all the band width College diploma. can build my network in Canada,"

Humber's IT fee is one of the low- and Internet," Warnell said. At the end of two years, if the Zhu said.

est, Wamell said. Many colleges, "[HSF] felt it was more the col- students would like to further Although the students adapt he added, have fees somewhere in lege's responsibility to layout the their education, they come to well in Canada, Hatton said, the the S90-100 range. infrastructure." Humber for another year and get a country and culture they come

Mark Naylor, Humber's chief According to Wamell, the state Business Administration diploma. from is completely different.

information officer, said adminis- of post-secondary education in the Thereafter, Humber can send "When they arrive here, it is as

tration wants the fee raised so province, more specifically heavy the students to Davenport if the world has been turned Humber can be on par with other cuts in operating grants to Ontario University in Grand Rapids, upside down. The way in which

Ontario colleges. colleges, is largely responsible for Michigan, to obtain a Business young men and woman interact in

"Even with the increase of $4," rising fees. He doesn't blame degree. this country is very different than Naylor said, "the IT fee here at Humber's administration for "When they graduate, they will in China. The social activities are

Humber is still now only half of wanting to raise the IT fee. go home with something very completely different, there is noth-

the average." "I hope the government will unique. Chinese education in ing that is the same, so it's topsy With more money for technolo- start giving some grants, specifi- business, Canadian education in turvy for them," Hatton said.

gy, Humber would be better able cally for technology," Warnell business, American education in Apart from all the challenges,

to deliver a high-tech education, said. business and exposure to Wang said, the program is a great Naylor said. But without the cash, Getting money from the gov- Canadian and American society. opportunity for students to estab-

there isn't much more administra- ernment is, at best, a long shot, They go home with an educational lish Canadian business connec- tion can do. Naylor said. "With the govern- package, that people at home will tions and learn about western COURTESY "We'll just use whatever [HSF] ment, it is always difficult to tell never be able to have," Franklin business practices and interna- Richard Hook in China. gives us. We'll not be able to deliv- what they're going to do." said. According to Humber tional trade.

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• Call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232), TTY/TDD: 1 800 465-7735 Canada February 15, 2001 It's over at Napster Government by Deena Thakib appeared to be infringing on copy- trying to manage budget con-

U.S. court ruled on Monday right laws, it didn't appear to have straints, buying CDs can often be helping to fight Athat Napster will no longer be hurt the music industry. expensive and take last priority. allowed to share copyrighted "Record companies continue to "Not everybody can afford CDs material on the Internet. sell and they will find a way to and not everyone enjoys listening heart disease For now, Napster is allowed to have people sample their music," to all the songs on a CD. People remain in business until an Chomyn said. usually like one song. On Napster injunction by a lower court judge So why did Napster users rush you can be selective rather than by Emily Schneider With heart disease a leading is rewritten. The injunction to download an estimated 250 going out there and spending lots The Ontario government cause of death jn Canada, cardiac ordered Napster to shut down million songs over the weekend? of money," said Ameer Khan, a announced last Wednesday it rehabilitation care is a growing pending a lawsuit filed by the "Napster was hugely conven- first- year Marketing student. will invest $9.6 million into new concern for a society with an recording industry. ient. People didn't have to go out Is this the end of free music? and expanded cardiac care reha- aging population. to the store to buy their music," "People who have spoken to me bilitation projects. As demand for more nurses

"/ think Napster was a Chomyn said. say that if Napster goes down The proposal will provide continues to grow, especially in great idea. It was Reactions around Humber under, there's a ton of other sites," funding to evaluate and assess this area, Humber's Nursing pro- revolutionary and were mixed, but most agreed the Chomyn said. eight new projects, expand nine, gram exposes .students to this free music was great while it last- and create a new patient informa- particular field of study, but stu- changed the music ed. tion system. dents are also encouraged to industry." "I think But Ontario schools specializ- choose their own specialization. -Duran Hall Napster was a ing in health sciences will not "Either way, it's excellent,

Napster, a Web site that allows great idea. It receive any of the funding. because if they give the funding users to download music files free was revolution- Queen's Park media spokesper- to hospitals, and the nurses in the of charge, has been at odds with ary and changed son Dave Jensen said. hospitals learn how to use new the music industry, which charges the music indus- Still, increased funding to hos- equipment, or whatever they're that Napster is a breach of copy- try. I'll pay to pitals indirectly benefits using the money for, they can COURTESY' right and results in a loss of com- use it if I have to 0FNAPSTER.COM Humber's Nursing students who teach nurses at Humber," said

pensation for the artists and as long as it's not are required to take clinicals as Karen Gordon, second-year gl^^t doum: people will now have tofind recording companies. expensive, said part of their program require- Nursing student who thinks ^j^g^ ways to download musicfree. "I respect the artist has the Duran Hall, ments. she'd like to work in the emer- right to be compensated for their first-year Multi-Media Design stu- "Hospitals come to us, and we gency room one day. work. But the record company dent. Although it's not clear how this provide students the money This latest initiative by the

doesn't have the right to bully Others, however, agreed that if decision will affect other free doesn't come directly but it's Harris government brings the their way through and assimilate forced to pay to dovmload songs, music sites, finding and regulating great," said program co-ordinator province's total investment in technology for their own use," said they probably wouldn't give in. all of these sites will pose a chal- Pam McKintuck. cardiac care since 1995 to S164

Adam Telford, second-year Film "Napster is easy to use and lenge. The increased funding aims to million.

and Television student. most of all it's free. I won't be JP Holgate, a first-year Multi- improve cardiac care to all According to the CCN, rehabil-

Jerry Chomyn, Humber using it if I have to pay for it,." Said Media Design student said, "I'll regions of the province, and will itation services increase a

College Station manager and Chi Chi Benson, a first-year never buy CDs. If I have to pay for work in conjunction with the patient's life span and reduce the

Broadcasting program co-ordina- Nursing student. Napster, I'll go to another serv- Cardiac Care Network (CCN) to amount of treatment needed later tor, believes that although Napster For post-secondary students ice." achieve this goal. for cardiac patient. Human genome - the road map of our DNA Mapping of human genome raises many ethical questions among scientists

by Patrick Moloney around which every human life is 'The contribution that the Sick will be for anyone genetically pre- The sequencing of the human created. Kids has made is [they] identified disposed to disease, there are also genome - the "road map" of "It's a blueprint of the genetic the gene for cystic fibrosis on many ethical questions being

our DNA - is being published this makeup of a human being," said chromosome seven," Boright said. raised in light of the reports.

week, causing excitement and eth- Chartrand. "It's like a house ... In a press release Monday, Dr. "Insurance companies may or ical concerns among scientists you've got a blueprint [and] you Lap-Chee Tsui, president of the may not want to insure you on the worldwide. can start putting the pieces togeth- Human Genome Organization basis of their knowledge of what

It is a once in a lifetime discov- •'er." (HUGO) and geneticist-in-chief at you're predisposed to in the

ery, that is in fact happening twice The findings are being com- Toronto's Hospital for Sick future," said Chartrand. "So you

this week. pared to landing on the moon, the Children, stressed that this is only may become an insurance risk." Two papers detailing the work splitting of the atom and even the the first step in a long journey of "You may become a risk in the of the International Human invention of the wheel. discovery. workplace, 'why would we hire

Genome Sequencing Consortium The reports have been rather "We are still only scratching you knowing that you may develop and the privately-fiinded Celera humbling for humans, revealing the surface of the human a deadly cancer in five years to

Genomics Corporation are to be that we are made up of far fewer genome," he announced. "There is come.' So these are very hard

published in the scientific journals genes than was previously still plenty of work ahead of us to questions a lot of ethicists are Nature and Science, respectively. thought. complete the human DNA beginning to ask already."

"It's revolutionary," said "We had anticipated between sequence and identify all of the "Right from the very beginning

Marcel Chartrand of the Canadian 80,000 and 100,000 genes and so genes." it was known that identifying all of

Institutes of Health Research. "It we've ended up with about 32,000 "Because we know the genetic the different genes is going to

gives us a blueprint of what the genes ... that's only two or three blueprint we will be able, through cause some societal concerns," next steps are in terms of deci- times [more] than the fruit fly or each gene, and the expression of said Boright.

phering the building blocks of life. the worm," said Dr. Richard each gene [to] know which gene is "So committees were put

"From our perspective, it revo- Boright, research associate at the predisposed to breast cancer, for together to discuss all theses lutionizes the health research sec- Centre of Applied Genomics at example," said Chartrand. things and to try to deal with

tor for the next century - it's that Toronto Sick Children's Hospital. "We'll be able to target treat- them." important." Sick Children's Hospital has ment, therapies, and drugs in "In terms of the human condi-

The sequencing of the human played a significant role in the order to treat the disease, or even tion, improving quality of life,

genome gives scientists an under- findings being published this prevent it in someone." there's hope at the end of a huge standing of the genetic framework week. As helpful as the discoveries tunnel," Chartrand said. February 15, 2001 Humber helps Bursaries given to students students in need to help with academic year HSF offersfreefood turn out. "I don't like depending on peo- by Elizabeth Bower "The way I look at it, we can't Humber Student Federation, said and clothes ple, I would rather get stuff on my Humber students finding afford to lose honour students and he worries about advertising the own," explained Seegulam. themselves short on cash can they can't afford to drop out. We financial need bursaries too by Brianne Binelli Currently, the food and cloth- apply for a non-repayable bursary know their stress level is extreme- much.

Humber students facing finan- ing is being stored in room A102, of up to $2,000 any time within ly high and we can lower it by "The people who are in dire cial trouble this year, can but interested students should the academic year at the Financial investing in their future," she said. straights will know enough to go pick up free clothes and food by find the HSF office and ask for Aid office. to Financial Services and say, 'is visiting HSF. Dragic who will accompany them Margaret Antonides, manager "The people who are in there anything you can do for Since November, clothes have to the room to find what they of Financial Aid, said that by law, dire straights will know me?" he said. "But, there are a lot been collected from teachers and need. all Ontario colleges and universi- enough to go to of people who will get it into their students to help students who are This room is right beside the ties take two to three per cent of that can work the sys- Financial Services and heads they strugglmg. games room, but Dragic thought tuition funds to provide bursaries tem to get funds and then those say, "is there anything Cindy Dragic, a business man.- students would feel more comfort- to students who meet academic who need it will get short- you can do me?" ager at HSF, said that money able if a staff member was there. requirements and need more for changed," he said. - problems apply to all students, so "The games room attendants money to finish their education. Dan Burjas Yet, Burjas said he is glad the

she decided to start a program to could take you in, but if you need- "This is Humber College bursaries are there in the first give students food and clothes for ed food, would you wrant to go in money," she said. "And we're try- Of course, first-year students place to help those in need.

free. the games room and ask the guy ing to invest in success. Our can still apply, she said, but they Applicants for financial need

After discussing it with the behind the booth? It's a little more reward will be when the student have little chance of receiving the bursaries must fill out a formal

HSF executive, Dragic put her personal, and confidential if you graduates." bursary, especially if they have application from Financial Aid in plan into action and has so far col- just come in and one ofthe staiff go Antonides stresses that the not yet finished mid-term. the Registrar's Office. They must lected hats, mittens, scarves, jack- with you," Dragic said. amount of the bursary depends on "But we do understand that also submit a financial plan and a ets, pants and shirts for adults, There is no limit on how much the individual's particular circum- sometimes there are extreme cir- letter outlining any extenuating along with food. food or clothing a student can stances, and that the awards cumstances for first-year stu- circumstances in their lives.

Food has also been collected take. range from $200 to $2,000. As dents," she said. "They may have The final step is to meet with from food drives at Caps, where if "You don't want to say no, but long as there is veritable need, a car accident or their car broke Antonides and discuss such things you bring a can of food you can get you don't want to be taken advan- there is no limit to the amount of down and can now no longer get as part-time employment oppor- in free, Dragic said. tage of at the same time. So you Jimes students can apply. But to their place of employment. You tunities and family support,

The progrEun was advertised in just talk to the person a little bit they can only receive a grand total just never know, but that's what before she gives the final OK.

die Humber Et Cetera, but only a and see how they're doing and of $2,500 for their life span at we're here for." For those who are having prob-

couple of people have gone to then just go firora there," Dragic Humber. Financial need bursaries are lems with OSAP and have yet to Dragic in the HSF office to ask for said. Over 200 financial need bur- only advertised through the HSF receive their loan, the Financial assistance. The food and clothing will be saries have been awarded so far calendar, on the college's Web site Aid office also supplies emergency Accounting student Naren available until the end of the this year. and by word of mouth, she said. loans. These would be automati-

Seegulam, understands the low semester. Preference is given to second However, Dan Burjas, Board of cally deducted from OSAP funds and third-year honour students. Governor's member for the when they are finally received. TTC changes may not be positive by Caroline Grech three o' clock in the morning we but none of these go to Humber. Students using Toronto Transit were waiting outside for another There is speculation about Commission (TTC) buses may face bus. For the amount of service where the city's cuts will come reduced service and a ten cent fare they give us, it's not worth a fare from, with suggestions ranging increase as city officials try to hike." from Sunday bus service and fare compensate for Toronto's $305 "I don't personally think it's hikes to eliminating entire routes. million budget shortfall worth it [the fare hike] have Councillors and TTC officials are , you announced recently. to pay for school and books both quick to add that no firm

Currently, the city gives the already - it's expensive," Johnny plans have been made as city

TTC $144 million a year in subsi- Bonora, a third-year Computer budget committees are still decid- dies, but this figure could be Engineering student, said. ing how much money needs to be reduced if the city chooses to cut The TTC's reliance on passen- cut, or where money should be expenses from the transportation ger fares has increased over time allocated. hudget. because the province no longer "We haven't done anything yet There are sue TTC routes run- funds city transportation. to look at cuts, we don't even know ning to number's North and Provincial funding has eroded what the city expects as far as the Lakeshore campuses. over the years. When the province subsidy. Until we know whether CAKUUNbtOUNEGRECHUl The TTC is the only transporta- supported city transportation only the city will maintain its $144 mil- tion system in North America that Many students rely on the bus service to get them to school. 66 per cent of revenue came from lion, or increase it, we have no way operates mainly from customer fares with the other 34 per cent of managing a fare increase or fares. Unlike systems elsewhere, tomer fares. Some Humber students feel the being split between the city and managing cuts. If they do cut the customer fares constitute 82 per "Eighty-two per cent is consid- TTC service they receive isn't the province. $144 million, then you're into a cent of the TTC's revenues with ered by some to be very healthy, worth even a ten cent fare hike. Yearly assessments of routes fare increase and looking into the other i6 per cent coming from because it shows that even vrith a Maiy Ham, a first-year resident are done to find out which routes cuts," Ashton said. city subsidies. reasonable fare of $2, you're get- student said she's not too happy are not meeting requirements and "The TTC is not looking to lose Toronto Councillor and TTC ting 82 per cent out of your fare with the bus service. if the city cuts support, these Sunday service," Haskill said. chair Brian Ashton said that box. But it creates a huge weak- "I think it sucks. The drivers routes would be the first to be Ashton also said that nothing although many industry people ness on the other hand, if there are are rude and unhelpful," Ham dropped according to TTC Planner will really be known until Feb. 28, find this system very cost efficient, expenditure problems developing said. "One time a driver refused to Scott Haskill. when council presents its hard there are some problems assi elat- or pressures, it falls on the fare drop us off at Humber even Currently, 72 routes are not figures stating the necessary cuts ed with heavy reliance on cus- box each time," Ashton explained. though it was on his route. So at meeting financial requirements to be made from the budget. February 15, 2001 On Campus Everything you ever wanted to know about sex hy Lama Nicolas do with what you've got that real- the vagina. ceptions revolving around sex. «/^uys! You don't have to ly matters." Most females reach orgasm by She recognizes the educational

Vjworry that your penis is too The host of the popular manual stimulation, she said. deficiencies in regards to sex edu- big. Unless you a have ten pound Sunday Night Sex Show on WTN Johanson described women's shy- cation in our school system. She's penis, and if you do, then come see pleaded with men to take the ness when it comes to sex. made it her mission to better edu- me!" pressure off themselves. Guys are Women are afraid to tell their cate younger generations. Such were the words of wit and not, and should not be solely partner what they want. Most "Kids didn't have a clue as to advice from sex expert Sue responsible for creating pleasure women don't even know what what they are doing. Sex Ed Johanson when she visited in the bedroom. They should not they want, or how to reach orgas- sucks," explained Johanson. Humber College's North campus feel self-conscious about their size mic heights. 'There are no textbooks in schools yesterday. Bigger is not better, she said. "The only way you're going to because they're afraid their par- was one of the messages she deliv- "There is so much you need to learn is by solitary masturbation," ents are going to freak out. That ered to a captivated audience on learn. This whole idea that to be a Johanson said. "If I can't touch infuriates me!" Valentine's Day. good lover, a guy must bring his my body, then who can?" "Hippie parents smoking pot, girlfriend to earth-shattering "Don't just turn on the shower, with lots of indiscriminant screw- orgasm every time they have sex let the shower turn you on," was ing. These are the people who "IfI can't touch my is garbage." her advice. don't want Sex Ed." body, then can?" who BY LAMA NICOLAS Women should learn to let go Aside from Johanson's Johanson feels that youth don't

'Sue Johanson of the 'nice girls don't do that' Sue Johanson shows off her sex comedic relief, her message to know what they need to know image, and express more sexual toys to a captivated audience. Humber students was serious about sex and it is her job to teach

"WTiat's the sense of a 12-inch freedom with their partner. They and clear. Openness is the key. them. shlong banging around in there, need to let go of the residual feel- women don't feel any sensation Johanson's nursing back- "My mode is to know, to think when there's nobody home. It's a ings left over by their parents. inside because there are no nerve ground has helped her deal with ahead, plan ahead, and always total waste of talent. It's what you Johanson explained that endings in the upper two thirds of and discuss the issues and miscon- practice safer sex." Hidden health dangers threaten firefighters

by Me/anie Butera at Humber teach how important it masks after the fact," he said. threat of absorbing hazardous tox- said that firefighters should consid- Risk is inherent to a job that is to wear safety gear at all times. Research has shown that fire- ins into the body is multiplied. er undergoing several relevant requires battling flames. When This will be especially significant, fighters are exposed to harmful Scientists may know the effect of health examinations before begin- firefighters are trying to rescue peo- he explained, in the second part of chemicals like polyvinyl chlorides one chemical to the human being. ning their careers.

ple and property from being the Fire course when the students and asbestos when battling fires. However, when there's a fire, a "Tests can be done to set a base-

engulfed by fire, they are prepared will be engaging in hands-on learn- They may also be absorbing haz- whole slew of chemicals may be line. Then, every five years or so —

for the obvious risks, it's the less ing by going into an actual free- ardous substances through their burning and mixing together. go back and do another test to see if

obvious ones that are seldom con- burning building. skin that increase risk of a variety of "Scientists don't know how com- there's a change. Later, it can be

sidered. When involved in a fire, fire- cancers. bined chemicals will react. They easier to prove [any developed Last week Toronto firefighter fighters must wear a breathing "Sometimes firefighters like to don't know how detrimental they health problems] were a result of Jeff Spencer died after a year-long apparatus to protect them from the think of themselves as tough guys," can be," Comeau said. one of the fires."

battle with brain cancer. His death, fumes. Comeau said. "They think of them- He suggests that firefighters Comeau is also adamant about

along with the deaths of several "This is not usually the prob- selves as 'wimps' if they can't take should take an active approach keeping up-to-date records of fire-

other firefighters, has sparked lem," Comeau said. It's after the some smoke. But, that's more in when it comes to their health. He fighting situations.

much debate about exposure to fire when the fighters are inspecting the old days. It's changing now as dangerous substances that cause the material without wearing masks we're becoming more aware of haz-

cancer. that cause them to be exposed to ards and we're taking it more seri- Your undergraduate education gotpu "Nowadays, in a home, anything dangerous toxins. ously." started. Qur Information Technology Diploma is made of synthetic products," said "[Fire] departments aren't as Especially in cases where there Robert Comeau, a part-time Fire proactive when it comes to wearing is a fire at a chemical plant, the can getyou ahead. and Emergency Services instructor Whether you\e got a Bachelor's degree, or at Humber and a full-time firefight- a college diploma, you can make it count er in Aurora. "Years ago it was not for more with the DeVry Information as prevalent. In a fire therefore, it Technology- Diploma, a one year post- exposes fighters to toxic fumes." baccalaureate program that is specifical-

"Safety is stressed a lot in our ly designed for students who do not have

program," said Christopher a technical background. Harrilal, a first-year student in the Computers. Networking. The WoHd Wide Web: Today, these are the basic tools of Fire and Emergency program at business. With the DeVry Information Humber. "There's been major Technolog}' program, sow learn the basics and more. In coursework presented by teachers changes in our department [from with professional experience, you learn how to apply computing technology to a wide range to ago]." about 10 15 years of business problems. .\nd. you'll gain a broad-based exposure to a variet>' of IT areas,

Health and safety issues, of which you'll be able to apply to many different industncs. course, are very important to the The more competitive business becomes, the more important Information Technologj' becomes. \Mth your choice of convenient day or evenmg/weekend classes, firefighting profession. This is there's no reason to stop short of tout profes- especially true considering that sional potential. Let DeWy prepare "most firefighters retire by 60 and vou for this exciting new world. WWW tOf die age as a result of smoke M\nyL by 65 There'll be no stopping you. and stresses of the job," said Steve A higher degree of success. Jones, class vice president of the Mississauga Ibronto (Scarborough) Campus Fire program. This is a statistic that Campus 5860 Chedworth Way 670 Progress Avenue is pressed upon them during the Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W3 Ibronto, Ontario MIH 3iA4 course. MELANIE BUTER.\ (905) 501-8000 (416) 289-3642 According to Jones, instructors Firefighters Christopher Harrilal (right) and Steve Jones. 6 February 15, 2001

Well the bubble has burst, corporate America has spoken." - See Napster

Napster wins with a song and a dance

God forbid, music shall never files with much more frequency rare hard-to-find musical gems. will have a difficult time trying to Retail sales of sound record- be free to the world's music when compared to the same age The question remains though. monitor and police the ever- ings in Canada fell by 6 per cent in lovers, according to an U.S. group in the United States, Italy How long can the greedy record expanding tech world. 2000, a drop of $84 million.

appeal court ruling. and 13 other countries. companies and distributors of The Napster argument has left Analysts claim that half of these The Robin Hood or the pirate With technology finally finding music hold onto their victory? the artist worid scratching their figures can be attributed to

of free digital music, Shawn its way into the lives of billions of How long will it take for more heads with some taking active Napster and similar technology

Fanning, a.k.a. Napster, is facing Internet users worldwide at an Napsters to rise from the ashes voices like Dr. Dre and Metallica's services.

his eventual shutdown after losing accelerated speed, it has at the and underground to provide serv- Lars Ulrich, to those who could The other side of the argu-

an U.S. court appeal. same time left the corporate world ices to the online market? care less like Radiohead and U2. ment, like that coming from Music, the rhost organic and searching for answers, entertain- How long can the suit and ties Dre's and Lar Ulrich's argu- music groups U2 and Radiohead, international form of communica- ers puzzled and everyday Internet continue to contain technology? ment holds solid ground though. sees an advantage to getting their

tion is finally losing its battle with consumers the happiest they've The answers are already begin- These artists feel that the long music out through avenues such the business suits of corporate ever been. ning to seep through the corpo- hours they spend recording their as Napster. America. Well the bubble has burst, cor- rate chains that have been placed albums shouldn't be given away at The more people swap and

Corporate America has laid the porate America has spoken. on this ever-changing market. every subway stop like a free daily. embrace technology, the better it

law. Stop sharing copyrighted Napster's free Internet song- As Napster battles it out in the However it's hard for listeners is for the artists.

music! swapping service most likely faces appeal courts, alternative free to hold sympathy with these two In the end there is one smirk- With this decision, Canadian shutdown and the estimated 57 swapping music files are being men when they rake in their mil- ing pioneer who's secretly laugh- users will be hardest hit. A recent million users, including more downloaded through new services lions of record sales every year. ing, hiding his suit and tie under a

study by research firm Ipsos-Reid than 2.8 million Canadians will like Gnutella and Hotline. It might have been better if the Metallica shirt and signing more found that Canadians from the lose the ability to download songs With these new web services "no" side used indie artists to get BMG business deals. Please wel- age of 12 to 24 download MP3 from around the world including popping up, corporate America across their message. come the business generation. Talking human rights Team Canada's trade mission the rest of the world can proceed. to China has seen the issue of Partnerships between China and human rights abuses in China international companies will raised once again. Amnesty make them part of the interna- International released a report tional community.

this week criticizing China for its It is in the international com- human rights abuses. munity that China may be made

While some organizations accountable for its actions. It is have argued that Canada and only through some sort of dia- other countries should not logue that China can be con-

engage in trade deals with China vinced to alter its ways. because of these abuses, isolat- At this time economic dia- ing China will not solve the prob- logue should be the preferred

lem. method of choice. It is the lan-

If we do this we run the risk of guage that all can understand losing a chance at ushering in and through understanding human rights. The international maybe change.

community cannot afford to There is a time and a place for

make the same mistakes it did criticism; it is not necessarily with Cuba. Isolation has only now. China must be made to feel strengthened Fidel Castro's welcomed, instead of being the stranglehold on that country. object of international scorn. Isolation will not serve any- The most important thing we

body, least of all the Chinese can do is open the doors of people. It will not serve the friendship and co-operation with economies of Western countries the Chinese government. which will lose a market of over Through co-operation comes

one billion consumers. It is subtle compromise. Change, in through economic integration the right direction, no matter that dialogue between China and how slow, will come.

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February 15, 2001

"Unlike other teenage dramas, it taught valuable lessons, and could be considered a suitable facts- of-life archive for curious pre-teens." -See Degrassi ftpi^i^a Degrassi taught us Wrestling down for the count

be the first to admit it. I will Kurt Angle. Adding to the mad- I'll all valuable lessons sit through almost any sporting ness was the fact that each of the event TSN can throw at me. Bring men had for his tag team partner "Wake up in the morning, feeling on the high school cheerleading a rather chest>' young lady. Those shy and lonely, gee, I gotta go to competitions or tlje World's in the know would, I am sure, school. Don't think I can take it, Strongest Man 1982. If it's sports, have some ridiculous explanation don't think I cat} make it, I wonder I'll watch it for this match, but 1 don't know what I'm gonna do..." Despite its legions of fans, I what it could possibly be. Derrick Milbum

-Degrassi theme song myself have never understood the And then it happened. The For anyone who grew up in the appeal of wrestling. Grown men Game', blind with rage, grabbed necks from middle '80s, that cheesy tune should Hans Niedermair with names like 'Big Poppa Pump' his female opponent, whose name America.Though never a fan bring back some fond television and The Macho Man' engaged in escapes me, and slammed her myself, I have never bad a beef memories. The Degrassi series was moustache with style. awkward fumblings, clad only in face-first to the canvas. Not only with wrestling. That is until. one of the most successful teen How satisfying Degrassi was. bizarre, often far too revealing do these women parade about in Monday evening. soap operas, not only in Canada, Dwayne and Joey took part in one costumes just isn't my bag. little more than silicone and colla- I know the whole thing is but in countless other countries it of the greatest fights in TV history, Monday night, however, I gen, but they are also beaten for staged but I can't help but wonder was exported to, such as the U.K. heads bouncing off urinals and all. developed an even greater disgust their trouble. who enjoys watching a near and Germany. That puffy-shirt wearing, thin- for professional wrestling. I had What is even more disturbing naked woman being flogged by a

Degrassi was a refreshing mustached, wanna-be-pirate watched two minutes of Raw Is is the fact that through all of this, tattooed muscle man? Never change from American teen soaps, Claude (whom no one liked) War when Vtnce McMahon and the thousands in attendance were mind that ifs demeaning, it also which depicted impossibly beauti- peeled off his own cap in the wash- his henchmen stooped to an all- cheering madly, as I am sure were sends the wrong message to a ful and old looking teenagers driv- room. time low. In the ring, a rather millions in trailer parks across group of people whose grasp on ing around in Ferraris and not An industrious Dwayne large man calling himself The North America. reality is precarious enough. doing a great deal of homework. informed the faculty of Joey's ill- Game' was embroiled in a bitter It is, a huge generalization to It has to be if they can watch

On Degrassi, some of the kids were planned stunt to stroll through the struggle with some joker named paint all vtrrestling fans as red- such trash. poor, and most of them were not- cafeteria wearing nothing but his .1 so-hot (except for those two fedora (and they caught him in blonde girls who didn't say much, mid-streak). And, in the mighty the cat-like mod chick Liz, and of two-hour series finale, Wheels An expensive drinking lesson course, Joey's mom). (finally) landed his dumb-ass in We learned so many lessons the clink after drinking a few too Linda Leigh Hunt went to an the alcohol you serve - so why from the gang at Degrassi. Shane many before operating his motor office party, got drunk and play Mr. or Mrs. Nice Guy with and Spike taught us that we should vehicle. drove. She got into an accident drunks? practise safe sex, especially when As much as we can poke fiin at and sued the company that host- People worry about hurting we're 13 years old. Shane also Degrassi, it's a show that should be ed the party. A judge has awarded someone's feelings or embarrass- taught us that we should stay away and has been highly regarded. It her $300,000. A lot of people ing them by taking their keys - but from high bridges while partaking was far ahead of its time. It dealt think the judge made a ridiculous they shouldn't. If you know it's in an evening of LSD consump- with the AIDS issue long before ruling but it really wasn't all that your butt on the line - you should tion. any other television drama did. absurd. Tina Birak lay down the law for people.

In Joey Jeremiah's relentless Unlike other teenage dramas, it People are upset believing it tored bar, a few people will So what if someone has to pursuit of Stephanie Kaye, he taught valuable lessons, and could means no more rousing, free-flow- inevitably drink too much and come pick up their car the next taught us that not everyone gets to be considered a suitable facts-of- ing alcohol soirees at the office - once 'tipsy', they begin to think day? Even if the person is mad, ride the class bicycle. Lucy taught life archive for curious pre-teens. but maybe it means — don't let and act foolishly. they're alive and that's all that us not to invite beer-swilling louts Now, CTV is in talks to pur- people drive drunk. I think this is Employees figure the boss is matters. named Clutch, to your parent's chase 13 episodes of a new an over-reaction. This case paying, 'and it's about time.' They Hunt acted incompetently and house for a party. Caitlin taught us Degrassi series featuring a brand shouldn't deter employers from also presume, since it's only in the irresponsibly and the judge that an attractive girl can make new gang of troubled teens. having parties, it should warn afternoon, they'll have plenty of agreed; she was found 75 per cent herself look completely horrid by There is reason to be doubtful people to stop drunk people from time to sober up. responsible for the accident. having absolutely no fashion that the new show will be as good driving. Employees noticed that Hunt Sutton Group is also responsi- sense. as the original, but surely it will be In the case of Hunt vs. Sutton was slightly intoxicated; otherwise ble because they could have and The Zit Remedy taught us that interesting to watch. Group, Hunt's boss and other they never would have offered her should have stopped her. any talentless three-cord band Hopefully it won't end up in employees offered to call her hus- rides. At that point her boss Although they tried. Hunt is part- could find success (before Green the scrap heap with other TV re- band or give her a ride home after should have taken her keys - end ly brain dead today because they

Day did). Mr. Radditch taught us hashes like Gilligan's Planet, and the open bar office party. of story. didn't try hard enough. It was an how to grow and groom a bad-ass The New Leave it to Beaver. Whenever there's an unmoni- By law you are responsible for expensive lesson.

Word on the Street we asked Number students what they thought of the Napster ruling. Here's their word.....

1 8 February 15, 2001 Humber's radio station wants more listeners

by Kris Kauk at Humber that was different from the Federal Communications College students in Radio students to become noticed by CKHC 90.7, Humber College's the regular campus radio stations Commission, the governing radio Broadcasting and Journalism. others in the industry," he said. radio station, may soon be found in most other colleges or power in the U.S., a higher num- Steven Schippanoski, a "The experience at Humber with-

heard by millions in the Greater universities in Ontario. ber of radio frequencies are now Humber College Radio Broadcast out the radio licence is great, but it

TorontoArea. The original idea was to pro- available to up and coming sta- alumni, now working in the field, would be that much better if what Jerry Chomyn, the Radio vide hands-on training for stu- tions. commented on the positive was on air was heard by people off Broadcast program co-ordinator dents searching for a career in According to Chomyn, the aspects of having a licensed radio campus as well."

and station manager of CKHC radio. That view is still held today CRTC announced recently that station as a tool for students at The application process still

Humber radio, is currently apply- by Chomyn. new applications are being accept- Humber. has many hurdles to overcome,

ing for a radio station licence for "Our programming should ed for a number of low-frequency "If Humber is licensed and is and due to many CRTC limita-

Humber College. reflect what the industry is doing, radio stations similar to Humber heard by a lot more people around tions, it may still be a while before

The licence would give the not what university stations are College. The problem with the Toronto, it will really help those Humber radio is licensed.

campus station a large boost in doing," he said. new openings is that priority will area coverage as well as provide a be given to broadcasters which much larger listener base. "We want to be a embody various ethnic groups not "Currently, we are an unli- campus station with presently represented by the censed broadcaster. Our [radio] a prime mandate to Toronto radio media. signal basically covers the campus This restriction may prove educate and train and nothing more because we are helpful to Humber's bid thanks to students while broadcasting at only one watt of the diversified cultural back- serving the power," he said. Humber ground at the college.

One watt of power is only a community." Dave Noble, a second-year small fraction of what mainstream - Jerry Chomyn Radio Broadcast student, remains radio stations use. A typical radio optimistic about the station's

station broadcasts at a power "[Humber radio] is not a com- chance to become licensed, and

ranging from 15,000 to 100,000 munity station, we don't want it to feels the college has more watts. be. We want to be a campus sta- than earned it. Chomyn said that eight years tion with a prime mandate to edu- "I'm proud to say that Humber ago, the Canadian Radio-televi- cate and train broadcast students College is at least a step ahead of sion and Telecommunications while serving the Humber com- many other college and university

Commission (CRTC) denied a munity," he said. radio stations, so I think we licence for Humber due to certain Due to various technological deserve more people being able to restrictive regulations at the time. breakthroughs in the industry listen to what we do here," he said. KRIS KAUK The proposed plan in the past over the past eight years, along If the licence is granted, it may

application was to create a station with recent findings reported by open many doors for Humber On Air: broadcasting student Dave Noble would like the exposure. Rez dwellers Humber teaching high school lessons

by Lindsay Bruce Teachers came out as a call for proposals options open. We are developing path- feeling Humber College is the only college to see if there were people willing to work ways from the high school and the college sporty it will involved in a new program called together on trying to create a solution for program so be clear what subjects Connecting Teachers, designed to learn the students. students should take and the best chance

by Lindsay Robertson more about what is expected of students of being admitted to the college and being Athletic residents may now have a chance at in high school and college. better prepared for the program," Clarke "High school students going weekly sports nights. Teachers from Peel, Toronto Catholic, said. through the high school About 100 people attended last Monday's late- York Region Catholic and District School Although the new curriculum handed night event, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., and played Boards will combine with Humber to help system right now will have a dowTi by the Ministry of Education for basketball, floor hockey and indoor soccer. open a dialogue between high schools and better understanding of Grades 11 and 12 moved up the schedule Manny Evora, a resident assistant and an the college. expectations and course for the Connecting Teachers program, it organizer of the event, said if it continues to go, Director of Marketing and would have happened eventually, she materials at the college level." they may have it every Monday night. Communications at Humber, Donna said. - Donna Chow Resident Assistants Tom Hwang and Patrick Chow, said the program will have many Clarke said some high school students Maloney also organized the event. different benefits for students. are leaving school unprepared, and are "It's important for residents to stay active, and "High school students going through "We're trying to get a template unsure why they aren't being admitted to

it keeps people out of trouble," Evora said. the high school system right now will together of how to make it work. The college.

Prizes for the winning teams of each sport have a better understanding of expecta- teachers are really enthused about it," included Humber T-shirts and hats. tions and course materials at the college Thomas said.

Personal Support Worker student Pamela level," Chow said. She said Humber is the only college "/ think some students apply Smith was a spectator at the event. Chow said that students aren't leaving involved in the program, but it is set to to college, and are confused "I think it's good for anyone to come out and high school unprepared, but help is need- expand. they aren't admitted..." play," Smith said. ed to direct them more efficiently. "Everything we do will be published when - First-year Comedy student. Matt Richardson, Judy Thomas from the communica- for other people to see how we did it." Judy Clarke

showed up to play some basketball and said it tions department of the Peel District High school teachers want students to was awesome. School Board said the main effort for the start preparing for their future as early as

"It's great to meet people I didn't even know program is to get a dialogue going from Grade lo, she said. "I think some students apply to col-

played basketball," Richarjjson said. the high school teachers and the college "We'd like to be able to tell kids what lege, and are confused when they aren't Second-year Accounting student Nicole teachers to gain solid knowledge of what some of the programs are in college and admitted because they don't know that

Campbell thought it was great too, but said there one another's jobs actually entail. what they can start from the end of Grade they need, for instance, a certain level of

aren't enough girls. She was the only one. "One of the dilemmas that secondary 10 and on to get ready, course wise, to get math or science. Or they might be placed

Campbell held her own with the boys playing school teachers have is that most of them into that program. We're trying "to do a in a remedial English class and wonder basketball, who would like to see the event hap- went to university, did not go to commu- mapping from high school through col- why," Clarke said.

pen weekly. nity college and don't even know what it lege programs," Thomas said. The program was launched Jan. 25, Kevin Kavchak, a second-year Computer and is about. We're getting those teachers into Humber's Judy Clarke, co-ordinator of and high school teachers will come to

Engineering student, played goalie for one of the colleges to see what the programs are, so Connecting Teachers, said that the pro- Humber to begin classes on Feb. 14. hockey teams. He said he had a great time. they can help students make the proper gram will allow students to know what Teachers from Humber have until the

"It's just good to come out and have some fiin," choices," Thomas said. path to take earlier in their school career. week of March 2 to visit high schools for

Kavchak said. Thomas said that Connecting "They will be sure to keep their the first time. February 15, 2001

"My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it." -Buddy Hackett Life, &^. Health

Don't let winter make you SAD

by Tom Strgacic someone with the winter blues can 20 and 40, but anyone can suffer

Winter has been dragging on pull it together, someone with SAD from it. for months now, and snow, wouldn't be able to. It would SAD can also lead to the loss of sleet and cloudy days are the norm. become almost debilitating for a job, loss of contact with family For many people, this time of them," Nusbaum said. and friends or a drop in school year usually results in depression, Some of the symptoms of SAD grades if not treated early enough. lack of energy and motivation, lazi- can be regularly occurring bouts of Nusbaum suggested treatments ness and social withdrawal. While depression during the winter and such as psychotherapy, anti- average the person can put these full remission in spring and sum- depressant medications, peer sup- feelings aside in order to function mer. A craving for sugary and port groups and light therapy. in their everyday life, a small per- starchy foods followed by weight Light therapy, one of the more centage of the population, are so gain, reduced productivity, irri- recent additions to the treatment, overwhelmed they are paralyzed tability, loss of sleep and social uses an illuminated light box that from doing daily activities. withdrawal are common problems. simulates the sun's rays. To diagnose these people as According to the U.S. National "For a lot of people, [light thera- having the winter blues would be a Mental Health Association's Web py] has been found to be very effec- major simplification. Instead, ther- site (www.nmha.org/infocntr/fact- tive, certainly in combination with apists have looked at the symptoms TOM STRGACIC sheets/27.cfm), SAD is caused by other treatments, but for some and realized there is a huge differ- Seasonal Affective Disorder leaves people cravingfor melatonin, a sleep-related hor- people it can be just as effective on ence between having the winter sugar, gaining weight and losing sleep during the winter season. secreted by the pineal gland its own," Nusbaum said. blues and Seasonal Affective mone Disorder (SAD). in the brain. This hormone, which Ivana Korsloff, 28, who suffers about light therapy, it's sunny all and sometimes I just can't afford Karen Nusbaum, manager of may cause symptoms of depres- mildly from the disorder, believes the time." that time," Korsloff said. Program Services at the Mood sion, is produced with increased that light therapy has helped her. "I The disadvantage of light thera- According to Korsloff, a good Disorders Association of Metro time spent in the dark. So, when know it works for me, because if py, for Korsloff is, it can sometimes alternative to fight the disorder is

Toronto said, "It's a type of clinical the days are shorter and darker, I'm snowboarding all day, and the become quite unpracticcd. by being active. depression that runs in a seasonal production of the hormone sun comes out, off and on, people "It works immediately, but for "If you can start a regular rou-

pattern, so people are affected pri- increases. tell me that my mood dramatically long term, you have to do it regu- tine in the early fall and carry that

marily in late fall to early spring." Nusbaum said studies have changes as soon as the sun comes larly every day. You have to sit in into winter, you'll see how much

'The symptoms are more severe shown that this disorder heavily out. It's not just mood but it is front of the box as soon as you get that can help in diminishing the than the winter blues. Where affects females between the ages of energy level. That's the good thing up every morning for 45 minutes depression."

Eating for Two is working toward making life easier

by Alexandra Cygal I experienced with the life," Gilmour said. "She ceries, which includes items ft-om In 1997, the number of teenage group." wouldn't be able to talk to the four basic food groups, a $5 pregnancies in Canada was esti- Cardona said no one will me and support me about food voucher and TTC bus tickets

mated at 42,161. And while some be turned away if they feel what to do when I have this for travel to weekly meetings. young girls opted to abort their they can benefit from the baby, so coming here The average age of girls in the babies or put them up for adop- program. helped me. I was clueless. I program is 17. Currently, the tion, 17-year-old Lindsay Gilmour "Right now we offer just knew how to clothe youngest is 15 and the oldest is 21. decided to keep hers. nutrition counselling, them, feed them, change They come for many reasons,

"It wasn't planned, but I consid- health counselling in gen- them." Cardona said.

er myself lucky, because I'm still eral and linking to commu- Gilmour has been in the "It could be social reasons," she with the baby's father," Gilmour nity resources," Cardona program for almost seven said. "They could have enough

said. "Most girls in my group said. "We do community months and is due to give support at home, but they're just

aren't, so I have been fortunate." referrals. It can be physi- birth to a baby boy in just a searching for further information

The group she's referring to is cians, social work, dieti- few weeks. and support. For others it may be Eating for Two, a drop-in for cians or settlement services Eating for Two helped social isolation, maybe they don't

moms-to-be with four locations in for individuals with immi- her get a public health have any support at all, and they

the Etobicoke area. The program gration issues. It could be nurse, who comes to her come to a group like this and they

is designed for women of all ages, counselling related to legal home to talk, show videos see other pregnant women in the ALEX-WDRA CV'GAL with some locations catering to issues, abuse or any refer- and teach her things like same situation." Lindsay Gilmour reads literature on preg- teens. The prenatal and postnatal rals to that community." how to latch a baby while Financially, things are going to nancy to help her plan aheadfor her new baby. program, offer a wide variety of The program providing breastfeeding. They also be tight for the new parents.

services for women until nine dieticians is Healthiest Babies pounds. The goal is to get the introduced her to another pro- Gilmour, who finished Grade 11, months postpartum. Possible Prenatal Program(HBP). moms eating, and eating healthy gram called Welcome Baby which will hold off going back to school

"We are finding that here in The dieticians talk to women one- and it's to address people who provided her with a variety of for some time. For now her plans north Etobicoke among the high on-one by visiting drop-in-centres have high risk, so teens, strict veg- necessities. include staying at home with her

schools, there is a good amount of such as Eating for Two. etarians, people with low income, "They gave me everything for baby.

teenagers getting pregnant and Eating for Two is funded by immigrants, isolated women, age, free that I needed for the baby," "I'm probably going to return

having babies," said Maple Health Canada and HBP is funded if they're too young, or over 40." Gilmour said. "So all it comes to work," Gilmour said. "Or I'm

Cardona, the site co-ordinator for by the City of Toronto. Lindsay Gilmour said although down to is if I bottle-feed, formula going to go for a while and volun-

the Rexdale Youth Resource 'The goal of HBP is to ensure a her parents are supportive and and diapers, sometimes I can even teer at Welcome Baby, because I Centre location and a public healthy birth weight," said Alia excited, she doesn't share a close get that for free. And you could go can bring my baby with me and

health nurse. "And I would say it's Brum, a dietician with HBP. relationship with them. there as often as you want." that way I'm giving back to the been pretty steady, not necessarily "So healthy birth weight means "I didn't have a relationship Aside from the many services people who gave to me."

increasing, but that's just based babies born over five and half with my mom, and I wasn't offered to girls, Eating for Two For more information contact on my own observations and what pounds and under eight and a half brought up with certain aspects of also provides a weekly bag of gro- Eating for Two at 416-338-1511.

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10 February 15, 2001

"I try to see what they're telling themselves and help "Being immersed in a certain colour can definitely assist the individual them see that it only happened once." in bringingforth the attributes ofthat colour within them." - Dr. Michael Church - Deborah Italiano

Relcucation techniques can help cure phobias and even prevent themfrom developing

6iri three common roots for phobias. Lauren Duff, a first-year Nursing student selves and help them see that it only hap-

' jiiM^-iii seemj Dr, Michael Church, a clinical psycholo- at Humber, is afraid of walking on glass tiles pened once," he said. l5buti said.,jaHII>hobias begin with a trau- and using revolving doors. Church said this technique he^ whoev-

needs to! iice. Foir example, being "I will do both, but it gives me a tiny anx- er he's working with get more comfortable Christine a clown, iety attack," Duff said. gradually. He also gives them a way to deal

the till when she sawlbfepiW^vns ii|,:i anactu- Duff recognized her fear of walking on with their fear.

and walked away. al associated with glass tiles just a few years ago and attributes it "I give them a strategy for coping, then Essue, 25, suffers from coulrophobia -a a traumlBlr to not trusting strength of the glass. expose them to a situation of their condi-

fear of clowns. The third p«i|il oesfrom' "I think it's not sturdy enough to hold me tion," he said. "It's the make-up," she said. "It looks ing parents or otRer f^ with other people," she said. These phobias may be severe, but really sinister to me." their photos and picl -Tip Church said they might just be shields to

Essue is one of approximately ten per he said. keep from focusing on a bigger problem.

cent of Canadians who have one or more "Most typically, s] cific phof tas are "People focus on something incidental

phobias. « thought to develop eKperi- when it's something else bothering them," ence," he said. he said. cyyfor . When Diana Khota&i \ about \x, Church suggested the fear of glass tiles

hem to a she lived in Whitby and thi I snakes There are ways of overcoming phobias but could be distracting Duff from issues she around the houses in th^i individuals have to be willing to get hdp. has with her weight. "One slithered up m| "When people are afraid gj^pmething "Yeah, I have weight issues," Duff said. grossed out," she said. "I'm very numbers-heavy. Self-Hjonscious."

People with phobias get very amdous Being afraid of things If the phobia is a cover for anc^ther prob-

and fearful in a situation where their fear is snakes may seem silly to sonoe, but for pe3^ it»^Clrtifeii teai lem, Chuc^ said it probably surfaced at a present and sometimes they have trouble pie like Essue or Khotakoune can lead tomStm individual's life. functioning normally. reactions as severe as panic attacks. patiedl^ mA l#tries to see thin] le are under Although Essue said she doesn't really "I can't even look at a picture or at the TV perspective. know where her fear stems from, there are [if there's a snake]," Khotakoune said. "I try to see what they're telling them- What do colours say about you?

hy Katy de Vries colour, not just of the room but the individ- Hospitals are often a shade of blue conjunction with reflexology points on the You see red, you're green with envy, or uals as well," Lawrence said. because it's a calming and relaxing colour. body. Each point affects a different part of the you're tickled pink. Once in a blue According to Deborah Italiano, of the Where as day care centres, are apt to be a body, and depending on the colour and the spe-

moon you get the red carpet treatment or Mantra Colour School of Healing in the more pure colour like red or yellow because cific body point, the effects will vary, you're feeling blue because of too much yel- United Kingdom, a person's aura, or elec- pure colours are more energizing. Battenberg said. low journalism. tromagnetic field, resonates a particular Fast food restaurants tend to use an Simply surrounding ourselves with spe-

For Jennifer Lawrence, an interior colour and this is primarily why colour orange or yellow decor because this increas- cific colours will have certain psychological designer vsdth the Ontario Paint and affects people in different ways. es appetites, whereas a fine dining restau- effects. So designers can use this to their Wallpaper Association, the world of colour rant will often draw you in with a blue so advantage by creating atmospheres with goes far beyond the typical primary and that you will linger and drink their wines. different colours, depending on the client's "It is a complex system, espe- complementary colours. Even flowers have their own colour lan- needs added Battenberg. cially the psychology Colour is a significant part of our lives, when of guage, she said. "These treatments really boost the sys-

she says, because it evokes reactions within colour is considered as well. With today's trend of natural healing tem and help to balance the body overall by

and affects us on a number of different lev- You can alter a mood with and wellness gaining popularity, it is no increasing energy levels and maintaining els- emotionally, psychologically, metaboli- colour, notjust of the room surprise that colour therapy is also becom- the mental flow. Colour therapy is recom- cally and physically. ing widely recognized. Colour therapist, mended for more specific ailments too. but the individuals as well. "It is a complex system, Paula Battenberg, said there are two types Everything from seasonal affective disorder - Jennifer Lawrence especially when the psy- of colour treatments. to asthma to migraine headaches,"

chology of colour is Coloured lights work on a cellular level in Battenberg said.

' considered as A favourite colour, she said, can say a lot

well. You can in regards to a person's character. It is usu- alter a mood ally the colour that their aura generates, The colours of the rainbow t h and is generally a colour that makes the per-

son feel safe. It can also indicate a need for Red - connected to heart, lungs and mus- a student's productivity levels. the characteristic that accompanies that cles. Assists healing wounds, coughs and Green - valuable for tumors, ulcers and

colour. inflammations. Triggers enthusiasm, passion, cysts. linked with healing, sedates, relaxes

"Being immersed in a certain colour can motivation and lifts spirits. and contentment

definitely assist the individual in bringing Orange - promotes healthy diet and Blue - linked to pain, insomnia, impotence forth the attributes of that colour within appetite. Assists with weight loss and heart and menopause. A calming and tranquil them," ItaUano said. disease. Associated with comfort, security, colour. Turquoise deals with deep psychologi- Audrey Ann Lowry of The Colour jovial and sociable. cal issues. Gets creative juices flowing. Institute of Canada, said we see Yellow - strengthens glandular system, Violet - related to spleen disorders and

colour acting on our psyches liver, bladder, kidneys and digestive system. lymphatic system. An intuitive colour, acts

everyday. Arouses alertness, intellect and grasping men- on the subconscious mind. Brings out spir-

PHOTO PAMELA GOLDFRICHT tal concepts. Battenberg says yellow is ideal for itual and emotional strength. February 15, 2001 11 # ^fl t^Z/Aiii m e n t Atheism is a non-prophet organization. Zygote zeal rubbing off

Up and coming band to play Lee's Palace

by Kristina Koski that long, the intensity of their relationships with Zygote -n. zy'gote; the product of union of two each other is something unlike anything else. sexual reproductive cells by extension, the indi- "This band has taught me a lot," Jeremy said. "We

vidual developing from that product, and Toronto's have really big highs and really low lows. I had some

best kept secret. good times and I learned a lot about myself and about

With two sold-out gigs at the Opera House on relationships with other people."

Queen Street under their belt, and probably another Shlag, Zygote's percussionist went on sabbatical in

to-capacity show this Saturday (Feb. 17) at Lee's Africa to study his craft and adds an extra level of

Palace, this band's scientific make up of diverse musi- intensity to the band's sound and live set. Music is cal elements creates a sound like no very much a spiritual experience

other band in the city, the country, for him. ii u (i.i im J it iiui'.t\. t.iiiiniL. and most likely the world. "We'd like to say that we It's screwed up my school The five members of Zygote, all could play live and give it every- career, it's screwed up all in their twenties, each bring a num- thing that we have if it was just ber of musical influences to the the jobs that I've had, but us and a few people," Shlag said,

table from hardcore hiphop to old it's all worth.it." "but the reality is once you taste

-, time rock n roll, from alternative to 1 , , I i a crowd, you fill up a room and

fiink and acid jazz. Defining their feed off that, you become slaves

style of music is difficult, since their music has so to it." many underlying elements. Recently, Zygote took their show south of the bor- "Personally, there are two types of music out der to Ithica New York, where the audience was

there," Amir said. "There's good music and bad smaller than the band is used to.

music. I'd like to think we fit in the 'good' category." One amazing aspect of Zygote's life is that in its Aside from being a talented vocalist and gifted nine years of existence, the band has done everything

bassist. Amir is also the principle songwriter of the themselves. They've packed clubs all over Toronto band's repertoire. Aaron, lead guitarist, joked of the and beyond, have sold many of their albums at shows other band members' attempts to write songs. and in HMV locations around town. Recently they

"We all try to write stuff, but he tells us it's shit and signed with Incredible Management Group, under the

then says 'Don't ever try writing again, it's all about wing of Mendl Swartz and Brian Stutz. me,'" Aaron said, teasing his band mate. "Right now we're doing our best to try to focus on

And about the name thing, Zygote's co-manager, the music instead of worry about everything else.

Brian Stutz from the Incredible Managment Group Zygote has run its own show since its birth and we're KRISTINA KOSKl said since the quintet mostly live at home with their just starting to hand off responsibility to someone Three txffive: Zygote musicians, Jeremy (top), Shlag (bottom families, they do not disclose their last names. else," said Jeremy. left). Amir (bottom right) - the band will play Lee's Palace Feb. 17. "Their fans are so passionate about the band," Stutz Handing off the buck has been a tough one for

said, "it's to prevent fans fi-om showing up on these five musicians. Zygote has been their baby for their doorsteps and to protect their families." years and now they're just starting to share some of Aaron began playing guitar at the age of the responsibility they've held so close.

seven, but admits he didn't start to take his "The reality is we've talked about it for so long but

instrument seriously until he was in his early all you need to do at this stage is screw it up one time, teens. sign the wrong piece of paper and we're screwed for Despite his technical and tonal genius, a the rest of our careers," said Shlag. AAOLSON very modest Aaron said he should be a much Jeremy added that signing over to Incredible better guitarist than he is at this point, even Management Group was a hard step to take. WELCOME though he's dedicated his entire being to "As soon as we were presented with this contract, fRICKARD'S] music. we all went to Amir's house, sat down in a room and RICHARD'S GOLD "It screwed up my entire life," Aaron said. had it out with each other," Jeremy said. "I think it's GOLD! "It was all I'd think about. It's screwed up my one of the best things that's happened to our band school career, it's screwed up all the jobs that because we're all verbalizing to each other how we feel and SCORE A HAT TRICK! I've had, but it's all worth it. Music has always and what we want." Coll«

Pleasure Packs off Canadian & Export just took off from there." ly unknown by the masses, but still draws nearly a - l^liAM.CANADlANI Zygote's musical union took place nine thousand people to each of their shows Jeremy said years ago in Amir's basement, with drummer that's double the Wallflowers' ticket sales when they Open 7 Days A Week Brian. In the years since, members have come were last in town. 1 Carlingview Drive and gone, times have been good and bad. Since signing to the Incredible Management Group, 675-1786 ext. 324 Jeremy, lead singer and rhythm guitarist, their fans seem to keep multiplying. To find out more, emphasized that in that span of time, even and to keep up to date on the latest news, check

though all members haven't been in the band http://www.zygotemusic.com. • 12_ February 15, 2001

Is there a delicate way to say "euphemism?" I can paddle. Canoe?

but those they do are among the from the Josh Joplin Group is the rest of the sane world, listening film's finest. promising and insightful. to the 0-Town album merely Hannibal boasts great perform- Useful Music showcases results in a loss of 45 minutes and ances by both Hopkins and Moore, Joplin's talent for writing beautiful eight seconds of your life that

who was chosen to replace Jodie lyrics. His confessional vocals cap- you'll never get back.

Foster as Agent Starling. It is tivate and sometimes embarrass Truthfully, I only listened to 10 rumored that Foster opted out of the listener by their intense hon- of the 12 tracks, but believe me

the sequel because it contained esty. Joplin offers himself with a that was a feat in and of itself.

scenes of excessive violence. sincerity that is refreshing. Each song, beginning with the ever

Indeed there are a number of The collaboration of up to 14 clever single, 'Liquid Dreams' Film scenes that are best viewed with musicians, playing everything (yeah, we know you mean wet Music Hannibal your hands over your eyes, but you from guitar to trumpet, and seven dreams, boys) is unoriginal, mind- Various Artists should expect little else from a film back-up vocalists produces a rich less drivel. The second track, like

by Derrick Milburn whose title character is a murder- and polished sound. the first, is about a girl, as is the by Derrick Milburn TTTannibal, the much anticipat- ous cannibal. The one shortcoming to third, aptly titled, track 'Girl.' In The soundtrack to the Kenneth AJ. ed sequel to 1991's Silence of Hannibal is a good film, not a Joplin's effort is heard during his fact, every song is about a girl. Lonergan film You Can Count

the Lambs, made its debut in the- great film. Like so many sequels, experimentation with the spoken I can appreciate the fact that its On Me is a heapin' helpin' of alt- atres on Friday. Hannibal pales in comparison to word. When used for emphasis in fabrication was never denied. country and bluegrass music.

Sir Anthony Hopkins returns as its predecessor. That said, the film a chorus or line, the effect is Granted, it was exploited with a The album is the most recent the seductively evil Dr. Hannibal earned more than $58 million at understated. But in the pseudo- prime-time TV show {Making the release of E-Squared records, the

Lecter, while Julianne Moore has the box office in its opening week- rap style of the song. Superstar, it band), but it really is all about indie label launched in 1998 by

assumed the role of FBI Agent end. It would appear that Jodie is disappointing, creating an money. Bling bling. singer-songwriter Steve Earle and

Clarice Starling. Foster was among the very few to impassable rift with the rest of the O-Town is comprised of five producer Jack Emerson. Based on the Thomas Harris snub Hannibal. album. lucky contestants: Ashley Parker You Can Count On Me features

novel of the same name, Hannibal This CD is a perfect companion Angel, Erik-Michael Estrada, Dan songs from a number of Earle's

is pleasing to the eye, if little else. on those introspective, nostalgic Miller, Trevor Penick, and Jacob favourite little known artists along-

Set against the backdrop of days when some solitary time is all Underwood. The luckiest, howev- side selections from his 1998 col-

Florence, Italy, director Ridley you need to face the world again. er, is Miller who didn't actually laboration with The Del McCoury

Scott has succeeded in capturing "make the band", as it were, but Band entitled The Mountain.

the elegance and beauty of the sur- was voted in by the other four One of the album's highlights is roundings. when the original fifth quit. But Mendocino, the loose organ driven .Unfortunately for Scott, he was this wasn't the only decision the masterpiece by North Carolina's, 6 unable to capture the intensity and band got to make. String Drag. Atlanta power- grittiness that earned Silence of Underwood explains in a press twangers, The V-Roys deliver two the Lambs the 1991 Oscar for Best release that "we don't want to just of the albums strongest tracks,

Motion Picture. be some pretty boys. We all want- Straight Highway and the raucous

Hannibal's most compelling Music ed to co-write this album." Yet Amy 88. But it is Earle himself element is the relationship Josh Joplin Group they chose 12 tracks written by who contributes the album's most between Lecter and Agent professional songwriters. memorable track, the hauntingly Music Starling. Though the two are at by Michelle DaCruz I hoped that, knowing better, beautiful Pilgrim. O-Town odds, they exhibit a genuine With eerie similarities to the my CD player would spit out the This album is not for fans of respect and reverence for one vocal stylings of REM's by Bemice Couto disc, but at the end of the day I slick, manufactured pop music.

another. Sadly, this tension is Michael Stipe, and a remi- love 'N Sync, know teenage girl will love But for those who appreciate well sound If you and bands many a underdeveloped in the film. The niscent of Counting Crows and that only perform in malls, this this album, giving her fodder for crafted songs, great musicianship

two share relatively few scenes, Shawn MuUins, the debut release album is right up your alley. For her own liquid dreams. and sparse arrangement.

Artists' notebook Do you have a great idea llial will make a difference LOCAL Arts Etobicoke is looking for artists of various to recreational facilities disciplines to participate in one of Ontario's premier in your community? HEROES MOLSON regional festivals. Humber students are welcome to perform at Autumn Artsfest 2001, Oct. 18 - 28. The Molson Local Heroes Program can help make it happen! Some financial assistance is available for artists for

production expenses. The deadline for registration is Local Heroes is a program where Molson provides funding April 25. to individuals of legal drinking age to repair, revamp or revitalize Students interested in participating are advised to existing adult sport and recreational facilities in the community. attend an orientation meeting Feb. 19 at Neilson Park Whether it's installing basketball nets in an unused parking lot, Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr. building rink boards for an outdoor skating rink or adding fencing For more information contact Arts Etobicoke at to a baseball field, Molson wants to be there to help out! 416 - 622 - 8731

For an application call, l-«X)-MOLSON 1. Comedy group, Theatresports has invited Humber students to enroll in improvisational work- Application Deadline: shops. For Humber students, the first class is free. IHarch 30, 2001 Subsequent classes cost $5.

Workshops are held at 2 p.m. every Saturday at St. Mary's Arts Centre, 40 Westmoreland Drive. Artistic Director, Neil Muscotti said, "We want to

make people aware that Theatresports is a great train- ing ground." come by the newsroom with For more information call 416 - 491 - 3315 or visit www.theatresportstoronto.com tips and news stories - Li3i - Jason Dean Spence February 15. 2001 ia

IfI told you that you had a great What's a nice girl like you doing You're ugly but you intrigue me. body, would you hold it against me? talking to a loser like me? Sweat-suit mom singin' the blues

SOUL SOOTHER by Jen Caldivell The self-professed "down-to-

day. Sue Foley is a regular earth" Foley doesn't worry about Being a blues musician is more Bysweat-suit wearing mom chas- wardrobe or breaking into the top- than just a job for Foley. COURTESY ing her four-year-old son around 40. Her biggest concern right now "When I first got into blues, I

and worrying about snacks. is simple: balancing her career was struck by the truth of it and Homegrown Humber theatre talent, Jefferson Guzman. But by night, when she straps and her family. the reality of it. But also by the

on her pink-paisley Fender way it can make your soul feel bet- arts student FAMILY YIN YANG Humber guitar, she's Rock 'n ter, it can actually lift you up. Telecaster a Roll Blues singer. "Probably the biggest challenge There's something cathartic about pens Rhubarb! play Foley's home life helps to keep I have is trying to keep things real- people talking about that stuff and her "grounded" as her ten-year ly focused on my career, but at the connecting with other people that by Andrea Morales "I thrive with a lot of things hap- musical career makes a come- same time I've gotta be incredibly makes the blues such a true

tfiTl fl'y entire career has been pening. Some actors go without back. focused on my son," she said. music," Foley said.

XVAby accident," laughed work for five months ... but as a "When I took off some time to "It's a big challenge. He's come But Foley's music is more than

Jefferson Guzman, a Humber per- human being, I have to do some- have my son, it felt like things were on some trips, but as a rule I don't cathartic. When she comes out on

forming arts student. thing creative all the time," he said. stopping, but now things are pick- bring him along that much. It's stage and performs, with her pink

His most recent "accident" is a According to Belshaw, Jefferson ing up again and it feels good," not a great lifestyle for a kid, you guitar and her red hair, what is

play he penned called Spinning in_ is almost too enthusiastic. She Foley said. know being moved around every- most noticeable as she boogies

the Rain, which is featured at the explained that it is a bit of a joke day. And it's easier for me to work around on stage is how comfort- OPENED FOR KING 23rd annual Rhubarb! Festival at around the department how he is if I don't have to worry about him able and content she is just playing

Buddies in Bad Times theatre Feb. always writing something down, She recently opened for B.B. all day," she said. the blues. 14-18. and that he's even been asked King to kick-start her national "I know he's home, he's safe.

A story about an invalid mother good-naturedly to put the journal tour, and to promote her newest So basically I leave him home with

and her tormented daughter away for a while. CD, Love Comin' Down. my mom and I try to keep my tours

resolving a crisis, this production In the meantime, Jefferson is Her album won her six Maple short," she said. also features Humber instructor preparing for his role in Theatre Blue Awards including recording She recognizes the difficulties Viv Moore. number's Fifth of July which will of the year, entertainer of the year, of balancing home and work, but

It was chosen out of more than be produced Feb. 21-24 and Feb. female vocalist of the year, gui- Foley isn't yelling 'I am woman 200 works, and the drama will get 28 - March 3. tarist of the year and SOCAN song- hear me roar' firom any rooftops. the full professional treatment at In this drama about friends and writer of the year and has brought "I've always done what I've

the festival now entering its 23rd family members meeting after the her a Juno nomination for best done and I've been a guitar player, season. Vietnam War, he will be playing blues album. a band leader, and now I'm a sin-

And Humber staff are proud of the role of Ken, a veteran who's "It felt really cool to share the gle mom. I'm doing all the femi-

his achievement. had his legs blown off. stage with a legend like [B.B. nist things, but I just don't talk

"It was very clear to us from the It will be his most challenging King]. It's one of the perks of my about it. I just do it," she said.

beginning that he's a theatre artist role to date, he said. job. It's one ofthe best things that Foley grew up in Ottawa. She

as opposed to being just an actor, Jefferson's theatre career start- I get to do," she said. comes from a musical, Irish-

and we're so pleased that he's off ed, as he says, accidentally in And though it may seem Catholic family of five kids and she and flying in so many ways while Grade ten when he won a provin- strange that Foley would choose a knew by her early teens that being

he's still a student," said Diana cial prize for public speaking. life on the road playing in night- a blues singer was what she want-

Belshaw, co-ordinator for the He said he was shy at first clubs and concert halls, the musi- ed to do.

Performance program. because the speech was of a rather cian explains her love affair with "What I started to do was going Though Jefferson studies act- personal nature, but when he fin- the blues started early. to blues jams and sitting in with

ing, he has been dabbling in writ- ished, he received an ovation that "I found the blues on my own local guys. Then I took a few les-

ing and directing for some time. gave him a rush he had never felt when I was about 14 years old," sons to learn how to play some real

He participated in Buddies' before. Foley said. basic blues and from there I just Summer 1999 project, and last Later in the year, he auditioned "Just basically reading up on practised on my own. By the time

semester he volunteered to be for the school play, and wound up bands like the Rolling Stones who I was 18, I moved to Vancouver assistant-director of Theatre winning a major role in the musi- were directly influenced and with my own band," she said. number's The Mail Order Bride. cal Damn Yankees. involved with blues artists in the "We toured across Canada a

All this while keeping up with the In Grade 12, he said he was 60s. I was into the sound so much, few times, then we got picked up

many hours of class and rehearsal concerned because he was not cast I wanted to figure out how they got by a harmonica player in

time expected of all third-year stu- in the school's major production their sound. Low and behold I California and went states-side to

dents. that year. When he asked why, it started buying Muddy Waters back him up," she said.

"Jefferson has a range of tal- turns out it was because the records." "I grew up on the road, playing

ents... [as a] writer, director and teacher planned that Jefferson Without the blues, Foley jokes, in bars, and learning about life and

actor he brings that kind of larger should direct. she "might be in an institution." people and what they do in bars. I

vision to whatever he's doing," The way he tells it, you would "This kind of mode of expression started hanging out in bars when I

added Belshaw, who directed The think he just stumbled across all allows me to say the things I feel was about 15. I never drank, I just

Mail Order Bride. these opportunities and simply that I can't express with words. So wanted to play."

The man himself says he sees happened to meet with success if I wasn't able to express that, I By the age of 20, Foley was liv-

his many talents as complimenta- more often than not. don't know where I'd be. I might be ing in Texas. She stayed for eight COURTESY

ry, and their nurturing should fur- Everyone should be so acci- pretty unhappy or I might be years while she played and record- Full time mom, Sue Folley, ther his career. dent-prone. bogged down," she said. ed seven albums. openedfor B.B. King. 14 February 15, 2001

Life does not cease to be funny when people die any- more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh. -George Bernard Shaw^ Drive-by advertisements

by Joanna Cravit Anew Canadian company is offering a chance for students who drive in high-profile places to profit from their cars. The company, Dynamic Exposure, plans to plaster giant ads on cars throughout the coun-

tr>, and pay people to drive them. Humber students stand to ben- COURTESY OF DYNAMIC EXPOSURE efit because many of them have has yet to see a large number car ads on the road. long commutes and drive in high- Toronto of

traffic areas, meaning it is more car on the road from Dynamic Cars are outfitted with vinyl

likely they will be chosen to par- Exposure, from a computer store ads which go on like shrink-wrap.

ticipate if they register. in Kingston. Over 3,000 people They are also equipped with 'It's a brand-new concept in have registered to participate. removable GPS trackers which

Canada," said co-founder Troy "It all comes down to what allow Dynamic Exposure to track Black, noting that a similar pto- your demographic profile looks where the car goes, an FM radio

gram is already under way in the like ... you may never get select- transmitter that can broadcast United States. ed," Black said. "The woman in information about the ad and There are two ways to partici- Kingston, we only picked her about the advertised company pate. People can use their own because she parks at Queen's and an infrared tracking device cars, and receive payment of up to University." located on the dashboard that $500 a month, or Dynamic Registration involves filling out counts how many people pass by Exposure will provide a car for a a detailed profile on where you the car. fee of $50 a month. The company drive and park and paying a fee of Drivers may be required to will run periodic maintenance $7. The fee is designed to deter carry fliers with them in case checks and the $50 fee can be people from registering as a someone asks about the advertise-

written off as a tax benefit. prank, but is low enough that peo- ment on the car.

There is currently only one ad ple m\\ still apply. Toronto buses have been using vinyl wrap ads for several years, and the idea of moving this adver- tising method onto personal cars has been well-received.

"I'd do it," said Stan Gontarz, a

Computer Analyst student. "I

think it's progress." Companies can advertise on a car for less than $500. Further information on how to

COURTESY OF D'i'NAMIC EXPOSURE register can be found at www.free- Dynamic Exposure looks for interesting or unusual cars. wheelscanada.com. Don't dream about more game consoles from Sega

by Martin Cumans has announced it will be continuing to produce soft- After many years of entertaining young video game ware for the console. enthusiasts all over the world, the Sega Forty titles will be released throughout 2001 and

Corporation has announced they vrill call it quits in Sega will develop more depending on the sales of the the hardware business. Dreamcast unit. After the dismal sales of the Sega Dreamcast and In an attempt to become the world's leading video

the overwhelming popularity of the PlayStation 2, game publisher, Sega has also implemented a new Sega has decided to openly and aggressively develop multi-platform tactic dubbed "platform agnostic,"

software for all platforms. which means that Sega will produce software titles for This decision brings a dramatic conclusion to an Sony's PS2, Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Cube era that brought gaming consoles such as the Master and Microsoft's X-Box; System, Genesis, Satuin and the two-year-old "We are expecting sales to pick up for Sega but

Dreamcast. PlayStation 2 is pretty popular these days and Sega

"They always say you make more money on the will have to release some terrific games if they even blades than the razors," said Peter Moore, Sega of hope to touch PlayStation 2," said Chad Alvin, an America president and COO, at a Sega press confer- Etobicoke video game retailer.

ence. "Our games are the sharpest blades we have." With thousands of Dreamcast units still in the Despite the termination of the Dreamcast, Sega market place, Sega has lowered the price of the con- sole by S50. Humber Et Cetera apologizes for an error in last Sega hopes that the price drop will prompt sales

week's Biz/Tech section. Wei Wong is a female and consequently recover some of the losses suffered researcher who does not work with primates. since the launch of the PS2. February 15, 2001 15

Men's hockey team out class league Women's basketball team clinch champions and cruise to 6-1 win playoffspot, OCAA team of week "15 Sports see "Humber holds key" see and counting" e t cXe T e r a s teach Lords of am how to dance Tough games leading to Nationals will be

against George Brown and Sheridan college

by Luc Hebert McLeod who celebrated his birth- The Durham Lords must be glad day with five points. they don't have to face the Humber hopes to carry their country's best basketball team any- winning streak into the OCAA more. championships in two weeks and

The Humber Hawks beat the have three more games left. Lords for the third time this sea- Teams are beginning to get a son, 86-45, Tuesday night. In the picture of what the Provincial three games the teams have met, Championship will look like as the Hawks have outscored the play-off births are being clinched. Lords by a combined lOO points. Along with Humber, the The win was the nth in a row for George Brown Huskies and

t e Humber team that has seemed Sheridan Bruins will mark

in>. incible as of late. The streak can Toronto's contingent at the cham- be credited to their tough defence pionships, while the Fanshawe and tremendous depth on the Falcons and the Loyalist Lancers bench. join the hosting Algonquin The Hawks have the Ontario Thunder as current play-off College Athletic Associations best teams. defence, having given up just over Hawks bench outscore 65 points per game, and although the statistic is not officially kept, Durham by 40 points unofficially they are among league-

leaders in bench scoring as well. Even with the Hawks remain- The Hawks bench outscored ing three games left on their Durham by 40 points, 48-8. schedule, they won't be able to Cornell Brown led all scorers coast the rest of the way. in the game with 18 points, and Two of their remaining games Rupert Thomas scored 12 against could prove to be the toughest of his former team. the season when they play the

In total, eleven Hawks found George Brown Huskies, and the their way onto the score sheet. Sheridan Bruins, both on the ^^^"^ ^ar led the Lords with 12 road. LUC HEBERT points. Humber caps off the season

Excuse me: Mark Mclaughlin steals ball awayfrom Durham defender with Jeremy Walters, left, looks ™i • 1 ^ esneciallv imoor- with a home game against Seneca on and waitsfor thefastbreak. Hawks cruised to another easy win, 86-45. tant for point guard, Cwentun College on Feb. 21. 15 and counting

Women's basketball team continued their dominance with a 68-55

win over the Georgian College Grizzlies last week

by Patrick Campbell The Grizzlies managed to hit three straight foul The Humber Hawks women's basketball shots before Humber dropped six quick points to team continued their dominance in the pull ahead 30-20. Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, drop- The hometown Hawks stepped into the dressing ping the lowly Georgian Grizzlies 68-55 last room with a 39-25 lead. Wednesday night. Humber continued the second half right where The Hawks continue to roll through the OCAA they left off with a short run of four to pull even far- with 15 straight wins and an undefeated record. The ther ahead 48-32.

squad remains first in the provincial rankings and is Once the Hawks had a chokehold on the lead, they ranked 13th in Canada. never looked back. Humber pulled ahead with a long Although the team has shown signs of mortality run of ten and five to finish the game with an easy during tournament play, they have climbed back win 68-55.

from deficits when it looked like their undefeated The Hawks attack was led by the rejuvenated play season was on the line. of Beth Latendresse who finished with 26 points

In the game against the Grizzlies it was quite the including 18 in the first half.

opposite. The two teams began the game trading easy Co-captain Elaine Morrison chipped in with 13 baskets before the Hawks went on a run often to pull points of her own and Brenda Chambers poured in ahead 22-10. Georgian pulled within six after two 12, the fourth straight game in which she has scored runs of five. in double digits. PATRICK CAMPBELL i6 February 15, 2001

Big E could wait as long as three "If we're not allowed to hit and not New Blue Jay Mike Sirotka admits years to play in the NHL for trying allowed to check, I'm coming back.." he was damaged goods in White to play for the Maple Leafs - Jacques Lemaire Sox Toronto trade Humber holds own key to championships

Hawks outplay defending league champions with 6-1

win over the Seneca Sting .;,,.v.Xv;w:-.-:x--:-:>.-->-^--;->^';-:-'":'^'**'*'''*'*^ by Jason Thorn shots including a brilliant toe save on a Their destiny is in their hands. If the shot from the side of net. men's hockey team can win their Team captain Chris McFadyen remaining two regular season games, they scored a power play goal early in the will guarantee themselves second place in second and bruising defenceman the division and the chance at a champi- Shane Mitchell also scored with the onship. man advantage to bring the score The Hawks took sole possession of sec- to 4-1. ond by out hitting, out skating and simply Gilmer said it was the type of pro- out playing the defending league champions duction needed to fill the void left by in front of their own fans to the tune of 6-1. suspended snipers Morris Marshall

The game had a playoff feel to it and is and J.J. Dickie. something that Humber's Head coach Joe "It was just a good team effort all Washkurak feels his team thrives on. around because everyone's stepping

"I think we play a little bit better when up and it doesn't matter who's out," we play in fear a little bit and I don't mean Gilmer said. scared," Washkurak said. "I knew they were The Dickie, Marshall and Jamie going to be ready for us." Visser line was on fire before being There was no actual killing in the game split and Visser has not been as effec- but the Hawks did inflict major damage on tive since. a Seneca Sting team that is also trying to But it was Visser who scored to ready itself for the post season. make the final 6-1 and a goal that will Humber's fourth line opened the scoring hopefully put the big centre back on just three minutes into the game when track.

Derek Kearns scored his second goal of the "I don't think Jamie's played as year from a nice pass by the slumping Rob well in the last couple of games and I Cordeiro. had a word with him at the end of the

Seneca tied it at one three minutes later second and it must have worked because he but the Hawks took the lead back as Scott came out and scored a goal in the third,"

Barnes scored his fifth of the year. Washkurak said.

The rest of the period saw Hawks start- If the Hawks beat the woeful ing goalie Terry Gilmer turn away nine Conestoga Condors at home on Saturday, .

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Beckham's father says the Luis Figo's last minute penalty kick Manchester United escape with a Manchester United star wants to goal gives defending champions Real 0-0 tie in Champions League play stay with Manchester United Madrid a 3-2 win over Lazio in rainy Valencia conditions Humber honours its own Hab not? by Linda Kang Pennefather and Tim were both receiving for her athletic dedication Humber College volleyball ecstatic about the idea after they had The athletics department asked miglit go down in history as the day Canadian hockey Three It athletes will be honoured this been nominated. her to return after graduation to be an truly died and fell victim to the corporate world. week for their outstanding accom- "I think the team deserves it," assistant coach for the women's vol- On a historic day symbolizing all that is wrong with the plishments by having their numbers Pennefather said. leyball team. game, the Montreal Canadiens were sold to American busi- retired in the college's sports hall of "I was really happy. I was kind nessman George Gillett Jr. for $275 million. fame. of shocked. It's kind of different for The deal includes 80 per cent of the storied hockey fran-

The No. 2 of men's volleyball, Tim a setter, which is the position that I chise and 100 per cent of the Molson Centre, where the Pennefather, the No. 3 of Matthew play[ed], to get that sort of recogni- Canadiens call home.

Tim and the No. 5 of women's volley- tion," Fletcher said, "I feel I worked Molson Breweries, the ball, Caroline Fletcher, will be never hard during the four years that I former owner, retains used by another Humber College ath- was here. I put a lot into the pro- almost 20 per cent of the lete following a retirement ceremony gram. And I hope that I can still put franchise and a promise tonight. into the program even though my from Gillett not to move

"It's a process that we've been number is retired." the franchise south of the | doing now for many years. The crite- Fletcher adds that her strongest border. Hockey fans can ria includes playing for three or four quality is her leadership. only hope Gillett stays Darren Stevenson years and being an outstanding ath- "I try to keep the other girls posi- true to his word. Sports Columnist lete," Doug Fox, director of Athletics tive, and try to stay positive It wasn't long ago at Humber College, said. myself...For example, if things aren't Canada had eight vibrant National Hockey League franchis-

"It has been a couple years since going too well. ..always cheer. Let es. Teams in cities that were making money and brought the we've retired anybody. [Caroline UNDA KANG them know there's someone behind game to everj' corner of our land.

Fletcher and Matt Tim] were selected them, and make sure they know it's In the past we've seen tlie Winnipeg Jets move south to Retired magic: All-Canadian last year for retirement this ok to make a mistake," Fletcher form the Phoenix Coyotes and the Quebec Nordiques become volleyball star, Tim Pennefather, year.. .Tim Pennefather's number said. the Colorado Avalanche. Who's next? With financial diffi- returnsforjersey retirement. would have been retired last year, but Staying positive and staying culties in Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal, how long can the he was off working in Germany." humble are qualities that honouree game last in the current marketplace? Over the 25 years of Humber Matthew Tim also finds important. Canadians have a hard time accepting losing their

Athletics, about 20 athletes have been Pennefather and Tim experienced "If you ask anybody, I guess they'd Canadian based teams but unfortunately it has become a honoured in this way, Fox said. an undefeated season two years ago say that I'm the quiet guy on the reality with the exchange rate, high Canadian taxes and pay-

"In the case of all three [this year] which is the first in about 20 years for team," Tim said, "But I mean, those ing players in U.S. funds, that many Canadian teams cannot and the ones before them, they all had Humber, Pennefather said. kinds of qualities can be an asset as subsist in today's NHL. Although the NHL claims it's impor- to be "all-Canadian" level athletes. "It's an honour to be nominated well because you don't have yelling. tant for hockey to flourish in Canada, can they justify most

Some of them were multiple all- and to have that sort of award. It's That can sort of bring your team teams being in financial peril and threatening to move south?

Canadians," he said. something that when I get older and morale down. I think it's important Ottawa Senators owner Rod Bryden asked for financial

'Tim Pennefather, was a two-time become a grandfather, it's something to keep in mind your school." assistance from the government to alleviate finandal con- all-Canadian. All of them were also I can tell my grandkids about," Tim The retirement ceremony will be cerns. all-stars every year," Fox said, "They said. held tonight between the women's However, after the initial approval of funds, the govern- also had to be quality people and For women's volleyball honouree, and men's volleyball games versus ment revoked the money to be given to the team. But who's good students. They all had to gradu- Caroline Fletcher, the jersey retiring Seneca College at Humber's Gordon responsibility is it to take care of these teams? The NHL must ate." is only part of the appreciation she is Wragg Athletic Centre at 7:45 p.m. re-oi^nize itself, but unfortunately it won't because it has fallen prey to multi-million dollar Ui>.-based owners who are not concerned about the state of hockey in Canada. Otlier professional leagues, such as the NFL, have a revenue Hawks win gold again sharing scheme in place where large market teams assist the smaller market teams so each team can be competitive. The Montreal Canadiens are not in danger right now of

row at the 8th annual George Brown off against the Redeemer Royals win- becoming the next Winnipeg or Quebec, and if it further dete-

indoor tournament. ning 2-1. Sinisi and Adriana Cataldo riorates, hopefully their cries won't fall on deaf ears. The Hawks beat the George Brown both scored for Humber. alumni squad 4-2 in the final game to In the Hawks third and fourth send Humber to victory. game they beat both George Brown 2-

Humber player, Lucia Sinisi, 1 and Sir Sanford Fleming 5-2. Goal opened the scoring shortly into the scorers included Vitale with two, N^^^HIJI^.^H first half, followed by two quick goals Cataldo, Sinisi, Sandra Troiani, Tia

from the opposing George Brown. In Trombetta and Stephanie Wardell all the second half, Joanna Vitale led the with one goal apiece. CUSTOM ESSAYS

way with three goals putting Humber "It's a really exhausting game,"

up 4-2 and the team never looked said Cataldo. "You are constantly fol- All subjects including Humanities, English, back. lowing the ball and constantly sprint- Business, Accounting, History, "We played well," said coach ing. It's tough especially when you Psychology, Political Science, Mauro Ongaro. "We didn't score lot play five a day." a games Administration and more. of goals as we have come accustom to, The Hawks fought some close Editing, composition, writing, research. but we get the job done." games, but managed to get through UNDSAYHIGGS The team arrived at the with the help from their defence, 416-960-9042 Infashion: Lady hawk Lucia Scarbourgh Indoor Soccer League especially Claudia Marmo and goalie Sinisi looksfor the chance to break. center at 10:00a.m. and Humber Sonia Vitale. customessay @ sprint.ca began the day by beating the The Humber Hawks now prepare by Linsday Higgs Conestoga Condors 1-0. Sinisi scored for their next challenge, the regional Humber's women's indoor soccer the only goal of the game for the tournament which will determine the team kicked off their season by Hawks. teams who will advance to the

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