VOLUME XXXIV, Issue 17 April ,  Batchelor hangs up his jersey Songswriters showcase talents Story on page 44 Story on Page 41 Bringin’ home the hardware fi nished his career with 1,524 points in four years with the Durham Lords. Athletes He won team MVP, leading the team in points per game and free throws, also leading them to the playoff s. Th e Lords lost in the fi rst honoured at game of the playoff s, but Batchelor’s legacy will remain. Th e awards did not stop there for Batche- sports banquet lor. He was named to the CCAA all-Canadian team and he was also a nominee for CCAA athlete of the year. By Ryan Joseph “ I would like to say thank you to my team- Chronicle Staff mates, my coaches, and my mom. Th ey are Katie Szeghalmi and Anthony Batchelor my family,” said Batchelor after he received capped off their collegiate soccer and bas- the athlete of the year award. ketball seasons respectively April 4 winning He fi nished his basketball career with 506 team MVP, and athlete of the year honours. made fi eld goals, 117 three-point baskets, 395 Szeghalmi helped lead the free throws made, 20.8 points per game and Durham Lords women’s soc- 1,524 points. Batchelor was also cer team to an undefeated I would like to the fi rst player to ever eclipse season and the school’s fi rst say‘ thank you to the 1,500-point mark. national medal. my teammates, Batchelor told the Chronicle Along with leading the in February when he broke the team in scoring she was my coaches, and all- time record for points he named national player of my mom. They was tearing up when shoot- the year for the OCAA and are my family. ing the record -breaking free CCAA, MVP for the OCCA throws. championship, and she was ’ Previous awards and also named to OCAA and Anthony Batchelor achievement he had over his CCAA all-star teams. basketball career are winning Other awards that she won are OCAA athlete of they year twice, team MVP all four league and regional award, along with be- years of his career, scoring champion for ing named the best women’s soccer player in 2006-07 season, OCAA fi rst team all-star four Canada. Szeghalmi also won the Bert Dejeet times, leadership award for 2006-07, rookie Memorial Scholastic Award for having a 4.60 of the year for the 2004-05 season, and he GPA. was also team captain. Batchelor also joins For Batchelor it all started on Feb. 8 when Bill Crowdis as the only player to win athlete he became the all-time scoring leader in of the year twice in career, Crowdis won the OCAA history, making three straight free award in 1982 and 1984. throws. Batchelor surpassed Emilio Rocca of “ Four years ago we did not know what we Photo by Al Fournier Fanshawe College, who set the previous re- were expecting from Batchelor,” said Athletic ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Anthony Batchelor and Katie Szeghalmi cord of 1,434 career points in 1986. Batchelor Director Ken Babcock.w were rewarded for their display of athletic skill this past year. Whitby is movin’ on up Textbooks just got of 40,000 square feet that she is lion towards apprenticeship Budget to excited to present to the govern- training that will benefi t the 17 ment. apprenticeship programs at the a whole lot lighter According to Myers, the ex- DCSTC. pansion will add capacity to An additional $45 million dent will receive $300 annually. help DC launch an exciting new focus toward equipment renewal By Melissa Bies Chaz Smith is an Accounting on energy on the campus. New will help ensure state-of-the-art Chronicle Staff student at Durham College who By Melissa Bies programs in the areas of energy equipment is used for technical was pleased to fi nd out about the Chronicle Staff conservation, technology and training, Students will fi nally get a break government giving this extra help repair will be focused around an And $355 million is going on textbooks starting in Septem- to students. Th e 2008 provincial budget energy retrofi t of the building, so towards a Second Career Strat- ber thanks to a new grant from the “I feel that this grant will help has a focus on skilled trades that students will be able to learn egy – a plan focused on getting Ontario government. me out a lot along with many oth- training and development, and about these new technologies unemployed workers training Th e 2008 Ontario budget, re- er students that are struggling to that in turn means big plans for through working and learning for long-term employment in leased Tuesday, March 25, in- get their college paid for,” he said. the Durham College Skills Train- hands-on, much like all of the the skilled workforce, especially cludes a few new initiatives to Durham College President ing Centre (DCSTC) at its Whit- other programs off ered at the in the automotive, construction make the cost of post-secondary Leah Myers is also happy the prov- by campus. DCSTC. and environmental industries, education more aff ordable. ince has announced the grant, be- Th e province is putting $1.5 Myers is taking a proactive which are all focuses of training One of the most signifi cant cause textbooks are often a hefty billion a new initiative called the approach with this proposal for at the DCSTC. budget handouts for every uni- cost for students at the start of the Skills to Jobs Action Plan. Part of both the environment and the Myers said she has brought up versity and college student is the school year, and it is an expense that plan includes a $200 million workforce. the importance of skilled train- Textbook and Technology Grant. often forgotten about after tuition Strategic Skills Training capital “Th ere are new careers in en- ing with the province before, but Th e province is investing $385 and living expenses. investment to support the ex- ergy all the time,” she said, noting wasn’t expecting such big plans million over three years to helping “Th is grant will make a signifi - pansion of skill centres such as the importance of training for to- when she attended the budget students with the cost of purchas- cant impact because those are real the Whitby campus. morrow’s jobs. announcement by Finance Min- ing textbooks. dollars for students,” Myers said. Durham College President Th ere are a couple of other ister Dwight Duncan at Queen’s What this means for the 550,000 Th e budget also includes a new Leah Myers said there is no word important dividends for the park at the end of March. students who are going to benefi t Distance Grant, $27 million over yet on how that money will be Whitby campus in the Skills to “Th is budget is being called from the program is $150 each this three years, to assist with trans- portioned, but the college has a Jobs Action plan, too. ‘Th e Skills Budget,’” she said. September, $225 next September, portation costs for students from proposal for an expansion plan Th e fi rst includes $75 mil- “And I like that.” and in subsequent years, once the rural and remote areas attending program is fully in place, every stu- college and university. 2 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Extra, extra: Juried art show Pangaea dances to DC’s duelling Durham

By Corey MacLean newspapers Chronicle Staff Th e traditional culture dances from all over the world lit up the “It’s a lot of hard work,” said Athletic Centre at the Pangaea fes- England, who works more than 40 By Edith Zikmann tival on March 27, as a part of cam- Chronicle Staff hours a week for $28,000 a year. pus Diversity Week. She hopes to support students “We do represent cultures from Th ere’s going to be a new school not only through the new campus all over the world on our campus,” paper on campus starting this newspaper, but also by advocating says Pangaea coordinator Nicole September and all students will be student rights. Sarvaria. able to contribute to it regardless “Th e SA is in the process of Sarvaria says the goal of the fes- of their program. fi ghting the new student housing tival is to create more awareness Created by newly-elected Stu- bylaw. Th e outgoing president, on campus and give a taste of dif- dent Association president Amy Fraser McArthur, fi led a complaint ferent cultures. England, the newspaper will be to the Human Rights Commis- Th e festival is a way of creating student-driven in every aspect in- sion.” unity between cultures, said assis- cluding its name. Th e bylaw is the fi rst of its kind tant coordinator Nicole Mastnak. Students will vote on a name in Ontario and only aff ects homes Mastnak says that people’s dif- through an online poll in early surrounding the campus. It threat- ferences should be used as glue to September. ens to leave hundreds of students bring them closer together. Th e SA will fund the paper without a place to stay next Sep- “We want to show other cul- and England will be the editor-in- tember by requiring landlords to tures to people to show what their chief. obtain a licence and limiting the diff erent dances are,” says dancer “Most universities and colleges number of rooms they can rent. Melanie Barnett, who performed have two separate newspapers. “I just want to move the SA into an interpretive dance represent- Th ey have a newspaper that is run a position to be fi ghting for student ing endangered species. by the Journalism program and rights,” said England. Barnett is the fi rst performer at then they have a newspaper that is “In the last few years the SA has Pangaea with a disability, mild au- run outside of the Journalism pro- moved away from being about par- tism. She has been a professional gram,” said England. “We’re just ties and events. We want to move dancer for six years. trying to give a balanced view for forward and be more focused on “It makes me happy that I’m students that aren’t taking Journal- social issues.” respecting other people’s cultures ism.” Th e purpose of the newspaper and traditions,” says Barnett. England beat Your Voice candi- is to give students an equal voice Th e atmosphere of the festival date Mallory Ryan in a close race on campus, says England. It will be Photo by Marlaine Weber felt charged with positive energy; to be the campus’s next president. a collaborative eff ort between the BRUSH STROKES: Student Kerstin Bradler gets performers and coordinators She spoke about her job and SA and students and will be avail- ready for the sixth annual juried art show held by shared smiles and laughs. what she hopes to achieve during able for everyone at Durham Col- Th e annual festival is in its third her term as SA president. lege, Trent and UOIT. the Foundations in Art and Design program. year. From humble beginnings to huge campus Leah Myers the current college president, was named Bunker was hired to replace a faculty member who had DC’s fi rst female president in February 2006. quit on short notice. After applying for the position he was By Shawntee Russell In May, Durham College will be celebrating its 40th an- hired and started in1970. Chronicle Staff niversary. “It was fun because teaching suited me. It was fun to DC defi nitely has a lot to be proud of, according to Liesje start at DC. At that point the college was pretty small and Within the course of a year people were assembled to de Burger, a Writing Consultant in the Learning Centre. just starting out,” he recalled. teach, fi nance and erect a building to get the fi rst class up “Every year is a memorable moment because it cel- “ When I started I was in a portable. It was just the Sim- and running. ebrates student success and accomplishments. Having coe building and the portables, that was all that was here,” What started off as nothing would gradually transform students come back and tell me how well they are doing is Bunker said. into a school with 205 students and portable classrooms. always a accomplishment and it’s nice to be part of that,” she Bunker oversaw fi ve years of construction with the uni- Forty years later Durham College has grown into a school says. versity, as he was the project manager. Bunker explained that has more than 5,000 students and off ers more than 80 When DC received the announcement about the univer- that the college grew to 5,000 over 40 years, while the uni- full-time programs, and hundreds of continuing education sity being built, it was a huge moment because it was some- versity grew to 5,000 in four years. and part-time courses. thing so many members of the school worked so hard to get, “I’m just lucky to have the positions I’ve had and to ex- Durham College saw its fi rst president in 1967, Dr. Gor- de Burger recalled. perience the things I’ve done. Not everyone who has been don Willey know by many as “Doc.” Willey was an engineer Th e college has changed dramatically over the years. here for 30 years gets to see the whole depth of the place,” and placed great emphasis on technology within the col- When de Burger started at DC in 1978 the school had he said. lege. roughly 2,000 students and many of the faculty knew every- Brenda Jackson started in the Simcoe building as a sec- In memory of Willey, the Doris and Gordon Willey one by name. retary in 1969. Founders Cup for Excellence Award has been granted to a “Th e school community has grown up,” de Burger said. In regards to the growth of DC and the university, Jackson Durham College graduating student since 1999. Th e award Combined with the two universities, DC now has a pop- said that the two institutions couldn’t be compared. “Th at’s a is off ered to the DC student who best demonstrates scholar- ulation of about 12,000 students. big mistake to compare the two institutions,” said Jackson. ship, leadership, integrity and involvement in college activi- De Burger said that growth and technology have been She recalled her most memorable moment at DC. ties, which in turn refl ects the concepts of Willey’s original the biggest changes the college has seen over the years. “When I saw the Learning Support Centre successful, college motto of Excellence through Perseverance. “Part of that is the time frame. Physical growth, technol- helping students, that was a thrill. Th at was 20 years to bring Durham College saw its second president Mel Garland ogy and, I would suggest, in many cases the standards that about. I felt like it was helping the students in a tutorial en- from 1980-1988. our students need to meet now,” de Burger added. vironment. I would hear from the students after that it did Garland had a great passion for engineering and it served She is planning to attend the 40th anniversary in May. help and that they did pass various courses because of it.” as the source for many of his accomplishments. “I’m very proud to be a part of DC. It has allowed me a Jackson also worked as project manager on the library His interest in trade programs came from his educa- good career as it did my husband,” she said. Her husband building. “Th at was pure fun,” she said with great excitement tional background. He had a Bachelor of Science degree in Bert Dejeet, Dean Emeritus of Justice Studies, died in 2007. in her voice. “ I learned a lot. Th e physical move from the Electric Engineering from Queens University. Th is led to his Dejeet was also a member of the Alumni Association. last library to this new library was exciting. Th at was moving establishment of apprenticeship programs for the Durham De Burger stated that she feels the greatest challenge 75,000 books and 20 people, it was great detail, but I love College school of Applied Sciences and Technology. DC has overcome is how we as a school are dealing with detail work.” He died on Sept. 3, 2007 at the age of 84. growth. She explained how the student newspaper was put to- Gary Polonsky served as president of DC for more than “With any kind of growth there is change and adjust- gether on campus and then it was printed off campus, not- 20 years. Polonsky helped to bring together the province’s ment. We’ve grown dramatically and we’ve mastered that ing that the students did all of the productions. fi rst new university in more than 40 years. Th e University of quite nicely. It’s a great place to be a part of.” “Th at was a lot of fun, I learned a whole lot about journal- Ontario Institute of Technology opened in 2003. Polonsky Bruce Bunker has been on faculty at DC since 1970. ism from being so close to them. was president of DC from 1988 until he retired in 2006. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 3 CAMPUS NEWS Homeless for 24 hours Hangin’ By Edith Zikmann row wasn’t coming,” she said. in Asia Chronicle Staff She described her experience By Shayna Brown as “having no purpose and no Chronicle staff Th ey walk the streets at night where to go… aimlessly walking and sleep on the cold, concrete down the street like we didn’t ex- Some students from UOIT stairwells of parking garages. Th ey ist and feeling like here I am in this are seeing nothing but Tur- are in every city and every town. world and no one gives a damn. key for the next six weeks and Th ey are seen but not heard. Th ey “Nobody stopped to fi nd out are thrilled about it. are the ones who are ignored. But what was going on with us, they Ten Education students, this time, it isn’t for real. Th is time didn’t care less and yet the guys along with two professors they can go back home to their who knew the night wanted us to from the Faculty of Education warm beds the next morning. be safe,” said Stanyon. headed overseas April 13 to Wendy Stanyon, a professor Altogether, the group visited ar- teach in Istanbul, Turkey. of mental health in the Faculty of eas in Beaverton, Cannington and “I’ve never experienced an Health Sciences at UOIT, and a Oshawa. international program and I group of nursing students spent “I didn’t want to just focus wanted to know what it was the night on the streets of Oshawa on the downtown core because like teaching in another coun- to gain a better understanding of homelessness is an issue every- try,” said Education professor homelessness. where,” said Stanyon. Diana Petrarca before she Th eir mission took place the “In the north it is even more of a left. “I’m excited, everyone is morning of March 28 and contin- problem because you have added excited.” ued through the night into the next transportation issues. People don’t Th e feeling is mutual with day. have services within walking dis- the program coordinators. “We wanted to approach the tance.” Th is is the fi rst year Educa- situation as respectfully as pos- Overall, students described tion students at UOIT were sible. I didn’t want anyone to think the experience as life changing. given the opportunity to we were ‘playing homeless,’” said Stanyon hopes her initiative will teach overseas. Jim Green- Stanyon. “We wanted to come as Photo by Edith Zikmann one day become part of the pro- law, the new dean for the Fac- close as we could to feel what it’s gram for nursing students across ulty of Education, introduced like to not have a home.” INVISIBLE: A homeless man stands alone, ignored the country. She believes nurses the idea in July. Th e group of 14 students paid a should be primary advocates for Greenlaw not only intro- visit to the Cornerstone Commu- by a passerby. Students from UOIT experienced the homeless and plans to take an- duced the idea but visited nity Association, an emergency homelessness by staying on the streets for a night. other group of students out again prospective countries. He shelter for men with transitional next year. found that Turkey off ered the and permanent housing. through it yourself,” she said. stone suggested safe areas where Stanyon wants people to know greatest opportunity. “I think what they’re doing is “It’s so wonderful to talk to the group could stay to shelter the homeless do not choose to live Istanbul’s Yeditepe Uni- great,” said SHARE member Jar- them, they will talk to you about themselves from the cold. on the streets. She says homeless- versity, where the students rett Khargie about the nursing anything. “We ended up inside the stair- ness often happens as a result of are staying, off ered to pay a students. Khargie helped raise “Th ey were very concerned well of this parking garage. It was losing a job and not being able to large portion of the cost. money at the college to purchase about where we were going to a lot warmer and we instantly felt aff ord shelter. Th e university will be their razors for the men’s shelter during stay and off ered to come check better. But after about an hour and “It could be me or you that sud- temporary home for the next its homelessness awareness cam- on us throughout the night,” said a half the cold just started overtak- denly didn’t have a paycheque. It couple of weeks. Th ey will paign at the March 24-28. Westall. ing us again. Most of the time we could happen to any one of us,” take a bus to one of three Holly Westall, a third year Nurs- Stanyon agreed, “Th e warmth sat in total silence,” said Stanyon. she said. schools where they’ll teach ing student at UOIT, was a part of and caring from people who “Th e silence was deadly and every- She believes that to provide the mostly primary level classes. the group and spoke about some have nothing was very touching. one was just huddled together. homeless with better care, nurses Paired up with a Canadi- of the people she met at Corner- I thought to myself, my God, the “It was like time stood still. need to have a deeper under- an or American teacher, the stone. people with the least have the Th ere was this overwhelming feel- standing of issues they are faced Education students will es- “You never know what some- most to give.” ing of panic… I felt that somehow with. And the best way to do that sentially take over the class one is going through until you go Some of the men at Corner- the clock had stopped and tomor- is to spend a day in their shoes. for the duration of their stay. Th ey will teach subjects such as math and science while speaking English. While the UOIT students Ontarians break out the candles did not have a chance to learn Turkish before they left, Amy Burke, Vice-Chair of the the schools teach English as a Living Green Advisory Committee primary second language. Output in Clarington said, “Th e success Greenlaw says introduc- of Earth Hour demonstrates that ing the prospect of interna- drops down individuals and communities can tional teaching is important make a diff erence.” because sometimes it’s diffi - Earth Hour was not just about cult to initially get a teaching fi ve per cent the numbers however, but similar job in Canada. to Earth Day, wants to promote so- “It encourages students to cial change. Th ere are several ways have a career outside of Can- By Amanda Allison for students to get involved in low- ada, and some have already Chronicle Staff ering greenhouse gas emissions, got jobs in the Middle East one of the key causes of climate and Asia,” he said. Greenlaw, a former teach- It started in Melbourne and change. er himself, has seen fi rsthand grew to include metropolitan cen- WWF suggests turning off or the positive outcome of the tres like Copenhagen, New York unplugging all appliances when international program. Dur- City and Bangkok. But on March they aren’t in use, and for students ing his time at St. Francis 29, Durham Region joined this especially that means unplugging Xavier University, he took impressive list in the fi ght against laptop and phone chargers. In students overseas to China. climate change with Earth Hour. an average home, appliances on “When they come back Earth Hour united 370 support- standby make up 10 per cent of they will be more eff ective ing cities across the globe as peo- the monthly electricity bill. teachers in Canada,” he said. ple and businesses switched off all Students can also pay the few Since diversity here in non-essential electricity and en- extra dollars for a compact fl uores- Canada is continually in- joyed an hour of darkness at 8 p.m. Photo by Amanda Allison cent light bulb, which use 75 per creasing, he said that when Th is symbolic event, run by World cent less energy than traditional students teach in other coun- Wildlife Fund, demonstrated that UNPLUGGED: An Earth Hour supporter uses a candle to incandescent bulbs. Even small tries they are better prepared when people work together, small light her night, one of thousands around the world. measures like hanging clothes to to teach in diverse Canadian actions can make a diff erence dry, taking public transit, using e- classrooms. against global warming. all shut off their lights. the drop in usage and as a whole billing and shopping with reusable Greenlaw said he would Across the world, iconic struc- Events like the acoustic concert Ontario had a drop of fi ve per cent. bags are easy choices that add up like to send students to Hong tures went dark including Syd- in Toronto by Canadian musi- Closer to home, Clarington regis- to a big impact. Kong, Kuala Lampur and ney’s Opera House and San Fran- cians Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson tered a nearly eight per cent drop. And after all, that’s the entire Tanzania as well as back to cisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Closer and Th e Philosopher Kings raised However, the best results were in point of Earth Hour, showing how Istanbul next year. to home, the CN Tower, Nathan awareness for the cause. Christchurch, New Zealand, which individual actions can create a Phillips Square and Ontario Place Electricity suppliers measured recorded a drop of 13 per cent. global movement. 4 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 2604 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL Government gives students money

Th is year’s Liberal government Ontario’s tuition freeze in 2006, provincial budget has set aside which has been a hot-button is- $1.5 billion for post-secondary sue with students and may cause education, and it addresses some arguments that the monies put real issues facing students of today toward the Textbook and Technol- and tomorrow. ogy grant could be better put to Th e province shows that it is use by putting the freeze tuition recognizing that college and uni- costs again. But the government versity expenses go beyond the has also put a fi ve per cent cap on cost of tuition by putting $385 annual increases, which for most million towards the Textbook and students translates to a $100 to Technology grant. $200 increase a year. Textbooks are a hefty expense Th e Textbook and Technol- placed on students at the begin- ogy grant more than accounts for ning of the year, and can some- those increases and does so in a times put a dent in a student’s way students can appreciate: real pocket as big as a month’s rent. dollars in every student’s pocket And although students in certain in September to start the year off programs may not require the full right. $300 annual cheque cut to them Th is is not the fi rst time the gov- by the government, there are other ernment has reached out to stu- real costs for students to properly dents with a little textbook relief. A invest in their future. tax credit was added in 2006 that Skilled trades students, for ex- saves the average student about ample, are given a list of tools to $80 a year when they fi le their purchase at the beginning of the taxes. school year. Art and design stu- Th e budget’s education dol- dents are provided with some lars this year show that the gov- supplies, but still have to purchase ernment cares about college and many of their own. Even in Jour- university being accessible and nalism, expenses such as a tape re- aff ordable, because an investment corder and a quality digital camera in today’s students is an invest- aren’t mandatory, but are good in- ment in tomorrow’s Ontario. vestments for success in the fi eld. And many students also pay a mo- bile computing fee if their program Melissa Bies requirements include a laptop. Th e Liberal government ended Leafs fail, fans left heartbroken again

Th e Leafs have done it again wrong. Th e attempt at change provided a source little time left in the season the last ditch at- No, not fi red another coach or general So where do the Buds stray so far off of light down an otherwise dreary tun- tempt failed. manager, or even beat the leading team in track? Could it possibly be within the fi rst nel. With the hiring of temporary GM Cliff Fans found themselves, like they did the the league 4-1, but rather they’ll be watching half of the season where they had a 15-16-8 Fletcher the Buds picked up the pace and two years before, cheering for a team that another NHL playoff season from the golf record totaling 38 points and remained pulled together a winning record. would suff er a short season. course. within that slump? However, the trade Another season for the fans to mourn the As a Leafs fan you become accustomed When the fans begin deadline cropped up and loss of playoff excitement. If the Leafs and to expecting the unexpected from the boys to worry and even begin Fletcher was put in the their fans were in a long term relationship, in blue, but the one thing you never want to cheer for the opposing Lauren hot seat, with all the pres- the fans would have already walked away to expect, the boys always deliver – a dis- team like they did in To- sure of making a big move because it’s a cruel form of punishment to appointing last ditch attempt to make the ronto during the Florida Th omas and what else was the GM love something that always lets you down playoff s. Panthers game Feb 5? to do but attempt to trade and leaves you wanting more. Th e Toronto Maple Leafs have, for the Or maybe it’s just the captain Mats Sundin. But So how could the Leafs mend this rela- past 40 years, been a team bordering on the matter of a team that Sundin would not hear tionship? Rebuild rather than replace old, mediocre and miraculous. needs to make some changes and hasn’t of leaving and Fletcher was left making the with older. Hire an experienced GM who is One minute they’re being counted out found the right groove within the newly minimal trades of Wade Belak, Chad Kilger going to bring that needed experience to the as contenders for the playoff s and the next western-ruled NHL. and Hal Gill. table. they’re the little engine that could, pulling During the 2007-08 season, the Leafs Th e boys vowed to stand by their captain But most importantly patch up the cracks the hopes and dreams of their fans behind. fi red team general manager John Ferguson and fi ght for that eighth playoff spot. Th e in the hearts of their beloved fans because Th en that train crashes, and the fans are and hoped that such a decision would point Leafs fought, skated and scored more than Canadian fans are dedicated, but everybody left wondering where it all went so horribly the team in the direction of a playoff spot. any fan could have hoped for. But with so has a breaking point.

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CONSULTING EDITOR: Rob Paxton ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle April 15, 2008 5 OPINION Technology bites the big one

I hate technology. only to magically work again the next morning. boy, was I glad that my phone was charged and ready to No, that’s a lie. I like technology. I just hate it when it Th en I came home one day to fi nd the cable out and the guide me in the dark. doesn’t work. Which, as a student, always seems to happen phones not working. Th e phones are controlled by the same It dawned on me that this is why I should really hate when a deadline is looming. Which is what happened the company as the cable in one of those bundle deals. You technology – I’m a slave to it. We’re all slaves to it. We can’t other week, as I sat down to write an article. know, where they’ll give you a good deal on cable, phone survive without a computer on our laps and phones in our My password was rejected. A trip to and Internet, only so that they can then control your life pockets. Especially when the lights are off . Ask people to the Commons fi xed that. Th en my screen by deciding at the most inconvenient turn off their computers, TVs and lights for an hour and I’m wouldn’t work—it was as black as night. I time to cut off all of your lifelines to the sure there would be a lot fewer willing participants. opened and closed the damn thing 15 times outside world. We have invested so much into these pieces of plastic before my background re-appeared before Lynn But then there is always the good and metal (monetarily, socially and emotionally) that when my eyes. And then, the worst – the “spinning ol’ cellphone to fall back on. Once a they fail to work properly, we panic. I have never seen any- wheel of death,” as it’s commonly known Wayling luxury, now a necessity. I got my fi rst one go through the stages of grief so quickly as when they in the Journalism program. It’s when a pro- one two years ago and I still have it. lose an assignment on their computer. First it’s panic, then gram freezes and you have to resort to force Sometimes people laugh at its boxy denial (“this didn’t just happen”), fear and then the resulting quitting the program which then, of course, shape and lack of camera/Bluetooth/ anger that I know all too well – the Steve Jobs daydream has doesn’t work and only a complete restart will solve the mp3 player/extraneous functions. And I hate to admit that happened more than once. problem. It’s a time-sucking process. sometimes I’m overcome with the embarrassment of not But technology is what makes the world go round. It’s not Sure I was completely enamoured with my shiny, white having the newest model. a new observation and the obsession with tech is bound to laptop when I fi rst got it. But all I could think about at the I’m saving to get a new one. get worse before it gets better. I would like to be a person time was throwing my now less than pristine machine, But in the midst of my technological annoyances came who could go a day, let alone an hour, without using a cell- soiled with newsprint stained hands, at the wall. I also en- Earth Hour and a resulting epiphany. A vacation from my phone, television or computer. But as I’m writing these last tertained a fantasy of giving one Mr. Steve Jobs a swift kick technological terror, sort of. I turned off my lights from 8 words, I’m noticing that one of the bulbs in my room is start- on the shin. p.m to 9 p.m., but kept the TV and computer on – there was ing to fl icker and is undoubtedly on its way to supernova. But I can’t confi ne my frustrations with the inventions a Leaf game on and I had homework to do, OK? I’m annoyed by the thought of having to fi sh out a new bulb of the modern world just to the computer. Also in the past I saw the pictures of people getting around darkened and am thinking that someone needs to invent a light bulb week, my water heater mysteriously stopped working one downtown Toronto by the glow of their handheld phones, that will last forever. night—resulting in some lukewarm feelings towards it— acting like modern torches. It was ironic, to say the least. But Technology has me fi rmly in its tightening grip. Gun ban will not stop weapon possession Banning handguns won’t change or common weapon used in violent crime, handguns are banned, people will just use If people want to break the law, make decrease the amount of gun violence in according to Durham Regional Police me- something else. them pay for it. Th ese slap on the wrist pen- Canada. dia relations spokesperson Dave Selby. Th e only way to get your hands on a alties do nothing for the criminals. Th ey’re Toronto Mayor David Miller’s proposal Handguns aren’t overly accessible handgun without registering it is by smug- in jail and next thing you know they’re out. for a ban on handguns in Toronto is a little themselves and they aren’t the most con- gling it into the country or stealing already In 2005, the Liberal party raised the idea farfetched. All banning handguns does is cealable. So why do people continue to use registered guns. of a Canadian handgun ban. And Conser- hope to prevent gun violence, but what them? Probably range. Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day vative party leader Stephen Harper, now about the other types of violence. Range is the only advantage handguns said gun crimes wouldn’t decrease by go- the Prime Minister, was not in favour. Has Britain, Jamaica and Australia are just really have. Th e ing after innocent fi rearms his opinion changed? Probably not. a few of the countries that have imple- ability to strike owners. He added that of the But keep in mind, in order to get these mented a handgun ban. Unfortunately, a target from a 108 deaths caused by hand- guns off the streets, you need money and banning handguns doesn’t always lead distance, staying Th omas guns in 2006, approximately lots of it. to a decrease in gun violence. According anonymous and 102 came from unregistered I’m sure taxpayers would love to sup- to Offi cial Home Statistics in the United still being power- Cranston handguns. Th e gun hobbyists port the removal of handguns in Canada. Kingdom, handgun crimes have doubled ful enough to kill aren’t walking around killing But especially when the citizens, who use since handguns were banned more than a someone is defi - each other; people are steal- handguns for recreational purposes only, decade ago. nitely attractive to ing their weapons. Now Miller have their privileges removed and the People like to consider themselves as someone who doesn’t want to get caught. seems to think that if you introduce a law criminals always working around getting rebels, thinking breaking the law makes But still banning handguns won’t change against the use of handguns, they will all caught. Th ere is always a way to beat the them look cool. It doesn’t, but how else anything. People use them because they magically disappear. system. does one complain about gun violence in- can get their hands on them. Knives are What the government should be do- Gun enthusiasts will always say the kill- creasing when guns will always exist. the most common weapon used in crime ing is stepping up prevention tactics and er, not the gun is to blame for the majority Handguns only serve one purpose and because they are accessible. toughening the laws. If people can’t get of murders. that is to kill. It is unfortunate people are Th e knife you used at dinner can be handguns into the country, gun violence Th ere are some who believe banning killed, but banning them won’t stop any- used as a weapon. Th e pen you wrote with would be much lower. handguns will resolve the hostility in the thing. If someone wants to attack some- at school can be used as a weapon. Basi- If there was adequate prison time for world and it won’t. People will always be one, more than just handguns can be used cally anything can be used as a weapon breaking the law, people might actually the same people regardless of whether or as a weapon. In fact, knives are the most and handguns are just another weapon. If think twice. not; they have a pistol in their hand. Universal catfi ght: a little girl-on-girl action

For years, the sexes have fought. struggle between femininity and for dinner parties. Th is struggle takes place not competing at the offi ce for a posi- Men were from Mars, women from feminism. Th e feminists are seen by many just in the offi ces, daycare centres tion that used to be held only by a Venus. But in the modern age, the For years women struggled to as trying to replace men. Th ey are and shopping malls across North man, and many even want – gasp tale has changed. Th e focus has be equal to men. Th ey fought for empowered and overtly indepen- America, but internally as well. In – separate bank accounts. shifted from the diff erences be- the right to vote, burned their bras dent. this tug of war, many women feel Somewhere in the middle of tween masculinity and femininity and demanded equal wages. Th ey don’t let men pay for din- a need to wear high-heeled shoes, both extremes is a happy balance and morphed into the biggest cat- Nowadays, women are too ner, and they certainly don’t let call a man to kill a spider and many where women can chose CEO or fi ght in decades. concerned with attacking each them get ahead at the offi ce. Th ey even choose stay-at-home mom More and more, women are other to worry about what the Suf- compete against the myth that fe- to become without slack, can go fi ghting among themselves. We fragettes fought for. Females have males are inadequate. Th ey scoff stay-at- dutch on date and attack Britney Spears for being been divided into two camps, the at the beauty norms that the femi- home mom’s can wear a frilly pink an unfi t mother. We bash Heather feminine and the feminist. nine encompass and hate every- because Amanda shirt under their Mills and her $50 million divorce Th e feminine are knocked for thing to do with Barbie dolls. they feel fi erce black suit. settlement. We hurtle insults at being obsessed with their looks Th ese two sides are like an old like they’ve Allison It’s up to each Jessica Simpson for being a dumb and for using their sexual attrac- married couple who constantly failed if they woman to fi nd this blonde starlet who wrecked the tiveness to further their place in life, bicker. Th e feminists are insulted aren’t there balance. In the mean- Dallas Cowboys’ chances of a Su- whether that be in the bedroom when women stay home with their to raise their time, we ladies need per Bowl. or boardroom. Th ey are criticized children, while the feminine mock own children. to stop bashing each other for the And why? Because the old for playing into their helplessness the success of a female CEO. Th e However, the other side pulls individual choices we make. Be- battle of the sexes has converted to make men feel masculine and feminine are called a step back for right back. Women don’t want sides, could Jessica Simpson re- into a hair-pulling, name-calling, needed. Th ey are over nurturing, female kind while the feminists to resort to get breast implants ally have wrecked the Cowboys’ Christian Louboutin-throwing over emotional and over dressed are called bitches. to land a man, have no problem chances from a suite box? 6 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Battle over incinerator issue

Photo by Rachael Coombs Photo by Krista Paxton

DUKING IT OUT: Krista Paxton shows who’s boss on the Durham DUKING IT OUT: Rachael Coombs shows the world what she’s made of Incinerator Issue. when it comes to the incinerator issue. Taking measure of the Taking stock of the politics environmental impact in the incinerator issue By Krista Paxton carbon-based products such as organics By Rachael Coombs Chronicle Staff and paper, which are recycled not burned. Chronicle Staff built and operated without any undue Dioxins, mercury and ash are among the risks to human health or the environment. Pending a full environmental and emissions the incinerator will release into Th e process to build an incinerator in the After this decision was made, the begin- health assessment, Durham Region will the atmosphere. Clarington area has been long and there is ning of a 10-step process began, conducted plow ahead with the incinerator to target a According to Curtis the dioxins and still a ways to go. by the provincial government. 70-per-cent waste diversion rate by 2010. mercury will be kept well below Ontario “No, I am not a supporter of the incin- Currently the government is on step In 1999 Durham’s Waste Management emission standards and most of the ash is erator, we are investigating and nobody has seven of the process, which is approval of Committee created a long-term solid non-toxic. made a decision to build anything,” said the site, approval of the technology and con- waste management strategy plan. Th e “Bottom ash, which is non-toxic, is re- Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy. ducting a site-specifi c risk assessment. plan included blue box recycling, green used by some municipalities as asphalt,” “We are coming to the end of a very long Th e purpose of the assessment is to box composting and a proposed incinera- says Curtis. “Fly ash is toxic and will be sent environmental assessment process to deter- model what the implications are with traffi c tor to eliminate the leftovers. to the hazardous waste landfi ll in Sarnia.” mine whether or not an energy from waste fl ow, ambient air and the content of the ma- “No one wants to deal with waste, but Dr. Debra Jeff erson, a Newcastle family facility could be sited safely without any im- terial leaving the smokestack. yet we have waste and we do need to deal physician, is concerned with the uncon- pact to human health and the environment Step six in the process was a generic risk with it,” says Clarington regional councillor trolled emissions. in the Durham Region. assessment study which began in 2007 and Mary Novak. “I don’t believe zero per cent “Th e garbage burned in the incinera- We are working through that right now, found that after a farm family had lived be- waste is achievable in the short term, but tor creates new chemicals,” says Jeff erson. and there won’t be any fi nal answers until side an incinerator for 35 years there was no certainly pushing all of us, all politicians, all “Th e chemicals attach to nano-particles the end of this year, beginning of next year.” potential risk or harm to the family or farm. residents, everyone to look at a target of 70 which get past the fi lter systems and land Since Michigan offi cials But who knows if the in- per cent reduction by 2010 is a huge mile- in the water and on the ground. Th ey are decided back in 2006 that No one wants cinerator is the right option? stone and I believe it’s achievable.” breathed into the body and absorbed by they were going to stop the garbage‘ in their It has been a long process According to Works Commissioner the bloodstream leading to serious health estimated 350 Ontario trucks but there is still a ways to go. Cliff Curtis, Durham transported 160,000 risks.” from dumping waste into background, “I have been following tons of waste to the Michigan landfi ll last Th e nano-particles are small enough their landfi ll sites by 2010, this process very closely for year. Th e incinerator will be sized to burn to bypass the scrubbers and fi lters and es- there has been a scramble for not me and not the past 10 years and at this 140,000 tons of waste per year forcing resi- cape the incinerator without being seen. solutions to the waste disposal you point in time, I am not a sup- dents to immediately reduce annual waste “What I don’t see is what I consider problem. porter of the incinerator. I by 20,000 tons. harmful,” says Larose. “Anyone who’s start- Suggestions began before don’t have enough informa- Along with waste disposal the incinera- ed a car in a garage knows that. It’s what the proposed closing of Michi- John O’Toole tion,” said Durham MPP, John tor will produce energy from the garbage you do not see that’s dangerous.” gan’s border when in 1999, the ’ O’Toole, who represents burned. Small concentrations of the particles Waste Management Advisory Clarington where the incin- “140,000 tons of waste burned would can build over time and create a cascade Committee devised a list of erator would be located. produce 12 megawatts of electricity and eff ect. According to Larose, waste dumped 27 suggestions called the Long-term Waste If the incinerator is built, 20 megawatts of heating,” says Curtis. on the environment can aff ect plants, Strategy Plan, to improve the waste handling it will cost a lot of money. Twelve megawatts could power about which aff ect animals and as the effl uents system in the Durham Region. According to Swedish diplomat Magnus 4,800 homes. continue up the food chain they can be- Th ere was talk that the plan would cause Schonning, to build an incinerator similar “We’re not just burning garbage for the come highly concentrated. an increase in waste management costs, to the one in Savenas, Sweden, which has sake of burning garbage,” says Clarington “It’s best to err on the side of caution,” however the WMAC decided that there operated since 1972 and burns 460,000 tons Mayor Jim Abernathy. “Th e positive by says Jeff erson. “We don’t want to expose would be an environmental benefi t because of waste per year, it will cost approximately products are a blessing in disguise.” residents to the emissions and fi nd out in there would be less need for the dump and $286 million. However, according to Paul-André La- 30 or 40 years that they have a direct eff ect the social benefi ts of new jobs and invest- Th e annual maintenance of the incinera- rose retired physicist previously with CN on health.” ments in goods and services would make tor will cost $29 million and the annual reve- Railways and Ontario Hydro, says garbage Th e incinerator must undergo a full up for the management costs. nues will cost $36 million for waste fees and itself doesn’t contain much energy. environmental and health assessment be- Some suggestions from the plan were $30-50 million for energy fees. All of these “True garbage has little energy value,” fore its business case can be considered. for Durham Region to set a waste diversion fi gures are in Canadian dollars. says Larose. For example you put in 10 Meantime continued recycling and com- goal of 50 per cent by 2007, which has al- Th ough the incinerator could potentially megawatts of gas and lo and behold you posting are ready been attained; yard waste composting take care of the waste situation, there isn’t a get one megawatt of electricity. It appears “Th e solution is not immediate and we should be mandatory in the region for those perfect solution to the garbage problem ex- as though that one megawatt of electricity should not use the fact that the solution is applicable, also attained, and an incinera- cept for people to conserve their waste con- is free, but it’s not free because you used 10 not immediate as an excuse to do things tor. sumption and recycle, reduce, and reuse megawatts of natural gas.” that will harm the population over the Th e Ministry of the Environment decided said O’Toole. According to Larose energy from long-term,” says Larose. that in 1999 an incinerator could be safely The Chronicle April 15, 2008 7 CAMPUS NEWS Th e high cost of eating well pus, except the pub. Th e money paid by students Putting to have access to a convenient, quality food service on campus does nothing to inspire them, and your according to Shaun Carruthers a frequent Chartwells customer, the food could be better. “I think it’s reasonable, but it money wouldn’t be that hard to off er bet- ter food quality. Th e food isn’t ex- ceptional, but it could be.” where your Chartwells views diff er slightly from the students they feed. Th ey feel that they off er the stu- mouth is dents the best. “All of our food on campus is purchased through approved sup- By Kyle Gennings pliers and is of the highest quality,” Chronicle Staff said Liz McKay, food service direc- tor for Chartwells. For the students who live on For the amount of money that campus, meal plans and the South students pay, the highest quality of Village Cafeteria are a major part food should be expected, but there of the experience, but do students are other factors that contribute to here really know where their mon- the total cost of a Chartwells meal ey is going? plan. Most students have an idea of McKay explained that, “ To- the cost of the meal plan they pur- tal cost includes cost of raw food chased, but not many students, re- product, labour required to pre- ally know how that money is spent pare and serve food, and many by the campus food service. other items that are utilized to pro- Th e average meal plan off ers a duce and sell food on campus.” total number of meals that the stu- Th e money that students pay dent can use to eat any time, stu- for their meal plans encompasses Photo by Kyle Gennings dents are also given a set amount more than just the food they eat. of fl ex dollars, which is money put A portion of student money goes NUTRITION WITH A SMILE: Geraldine Ryerson sells the goods at the South Village on a student card and redeemable toward the service rendered by residence cafeteria where the food service is provided by Chartwells. at any of the food services on cam- Chartwells. Obesity a big problem Th e fl u is nothing A study published by Th e meals so a double cheeseburger By Amanda Press Globe and Mail, shows the aver- or a junior chicken,” says Rear- to sneeze about Chronicle Staff age Canadian eats out about 11 don. A Big Mac meal contains times in two weeks and by eat- 540 calories and 29 grams of fat. surprised at the results. Since 2004, the obesity rate ing a 2,000- calorie meal once a Included with the meal comes By Ryan Joseph “If your immune system is in Canada has climbed to 36 per week, that could mean a weight fries which are 580 calories and Chronicle Staff strong you may not catch the fl u, cent, but what factors have made gain of 20 pounds a year. contains 27 grams of fat as well but you may be a carrier of it and this number become increas- “For a four-hour shift when as a large drink which is typically As the fl u seasons ends, what give it to someone else,” said Ben- ingly higher? working drive through we see on 320 calories for the 730 milliliter was the impact on students, staff nett. Portion control and the fast average about 60-80 cars,” said drink. and faculty on campus? Th e fl u not only gives people food phenomena are among the Kayla Reardon a McDonalds “Changing social and physical In early November the Campus head and stomach aches, it can factors contributing to Canada’s employee. “Quite a few regulars environments have made it chal- Wellness Centre ran eight fl u clin- also cause fever, a runny or stuff y rising obesity rates, causing se- come in and order the same lenging for Canadians to eat in a ics where vaccines were given to nose, sore throat, chest discom- rious consequences for those meal almost every time.” healthy way and to be physically students, staff and fort and coughing Canadians who choose to not According to the National active, while our food environ- faculty. If your immune and other aches and watch what they eat. Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ment eff ectively promotes high After the eight system‘ is strong pains. “Obesity is a complex issue, Obesity Education Initiative, energy intakes, the physical envi- clincs fi nished Sometimes peo- we know that weight gain results portion sizes 20 years ago were ronment limits opportunities for people could book you may not catch ple may have fl u from a chronic energy imbal- much smaller and contained energy expenditure,” says Duch- an appointment the fl u, but you symptoms anywhere ance, but many factors including fewer calories. esne. with the Wellness may be a carrier from two weeks to a social and economic status, edu- A bagel 20 years ago was According to Statistics Can- Centre to get vac- month. cation, social factors, culture and 140 calories and three inches ada, about 150,000 Canadians cinated until the of it... Some people re- the media have all contributed in diameter. Now, a bagel is six ages of 20 to 34 have been diag- end of March. fuse to get the fl u shot to the rise in unhealthy weights Th is past win- ’ inches in diameter and 350 calo- nosed with high blood pressure. Jeannine Bennett because they think in Canada”, said Paul Duchense, ries. According to the National To help make wiser food ter 673 people getting the shot might senior media relations for Health Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute choices easier, Canada’s Food were vaccinated by the nurses at make them sick, or they are afraid Canada in an interview. Obesity Education Initiative with Guide has suggested eating at the Wellness Centre as of March of needles. According to Statistics Cana- these increased portion sizes, it least one dark green and one 3. “ People are afraid of needles, da, the occurrence of obesity has not only increases the chance orange vegetable a day. Drink For a campus of approximately or they may never get sick,” said doubled in the last two decades. of obesity, but also heart disease skim, 1 per cent or 2 per cent 12,000 students, staff and faculty Bennett. Th e type of food eaten by Cana- and diabetes. milk each day, have meat alter- that isn’t much at all said campus Th ose are just some of the rea- dians, classifi ed as “other foods” Lori Kennedy, a nutritionist natives such as beans or lentils nurse Jeannine Bennett. sons why people refuse a vaccina- such as soft drinks, salad dress- and founder of Positive Lifestyles and try to make grain products Some people did not get their tion. ings and potato chips, is a major Nutrition and Wellness, says that whole wheat. Th ey also encour- fl u shot here on campus because If people choose not to get issue as these foods account for portions are everything in main- age individuals to read labels on they got it from there family doc- the fl u shot, here are some tips to 22 per cent of the total calories taining a healthy weight and life- food as well as being active at tor or other walk-in clinics. avoid being sick. Wash your hands consumed by Canadians, noted style. least 30 minutes per day. Over the last few weeks more at least fi ve to six times a day and Health Canada. “Portion control is everything. “Eating healthy is so impor- people have been getting sick as keep your immune system healthy Health Canada also states No food should be off limits if tant. What you put into your the fl u season draws to a close, but by following a proper diet, getting that by eating these foods as well you know how to portion it prop- body you are going to put out. not all the people who were sick a good night sleep, and drink lots as foods high in saturated fat erly,” explains Kennedy. By eating healthy, you can live were seen by the campus nurses, of fl uids. and calories, it can cause type 2 “Th e most popular meals a long, healthy active lifestyle says Bennett. “ Th e little bug will get you,” says diabetes, cardiovascular disease seem to be either the Big Mac where you can avoid disease,” Some people might think that Bennett, if people choose not to and high blood pressure. meal or one of the value pick says Kennedy. they won’t catch the fl u because keep their bodies healthy, or don’t they are healthy, but they will be get the fl u shot. 8 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Autism cases on the rise Coping ing of the brain and is the result mouth. I go through a lot of days agnosed with autism in 2007, she with life By Amanda Press of a neurological disorder. Social with very little sleep and the antici- says she’s up for the challenge. Chronicle Staff interactions as well as communi- pation of what the day will bring,” Th e McGuinty government cation skills are largely impacted says Bourgeious. provided March Break camps for Th rowing tantrums for no ap- by this disorder. A person with au- Lynn Niblett, an educational as- more than 500 autistic children in college parent reason, showing an obses- tism may throw tantrums. sistant at Leslie McFarlane Public and youths with activities ranging By Cotey Paterson sive interest with a single item Dealing with an autistic child School in Whitby, deals with au- from music sessions to science Chronicle Staff and displaying aggression to oth- from a parent’s perspective is not tistic children daily and believes and sports camps. Ontario has ers or themselves are all normal only tiring, but also heartbreaking. people must learn from these chil- also invested more than $3.9 mil- “College or university can symptoms of a child with autism, On occasion, when teens with au- dren how to respond in the best lion this year in seasonal camps be really exciting and won- and with the increase of autism tism reach a certain age, they are way possible that will make them and other services to families and derful for people, and it can cases noted by the Geneva Cen- sent to a group home or a facility feel comfortable. children with autism. also be a time of great diffi - tre for Autism, more parents will that cares for individuals with their “Some get physical and throw Durham College also provides culty and profound suff ering,” be given fi rst hand experience on disability. chairs, but many times they can’t services to students with autism said Dan Keeley, a counsellor what dealing with a disabled child “Th is is because they become help it. Th ey do not like a lot of cha- or disabilities at the Centre for at the Durham College and is like. too much to handle for a parent,” os and noise, but in the end they Students with Disabilities, which UOIT campus Health Centre. According to the Geneva Cen- explained Linda Bourgeious of have to learn right from wrong just supports students with disabilities “Th at’s why the school has in- tre for Autism located in Toronto, Courtice who has two sons with as everyone else does,” explained so they can participate fully in all vested some money to supply school boards across Canada are autism. However her oldest son, Niblett. Although there is no cure aspects of the academic environ- support for people.” showing an average increase in who is 13, is diagnosed with severe for autism, Autism Ontario has ment. Although cases of autism Keeley is one of two autism cases in children of up to autism. He is non-verbal and was said that better understanding are expected to increase, having counsellors on campus who 63 per cent in the last two years. only toilet trained last September. of the disorder has led to the im- an autistic child can also be re- provides help for people suf- Autism disorders are now more “Raising an autistic child is a provement of coping mechanisms warding. fering from mental health common than Down’s syndrome daily challenge. It’s the biggest and strategies for the various “I appreciate life diff erently. issues, like anxiety and de- and Multiple Sclerosis and as battle of a lifetime because these symptoms of the disability. Every tiny accomplishment he pression, for free. Full and many as one in every 165 children challenges never end. Most people “Before Brandon was three makes is so exciting,” explains part-time students can make have some form of autism. stare at Brandon when we are in years old, he slept a maximum Bourgeious, “I don’t take anything a 50-minute appointment be- Defi ned by Autism Ontario, au- stores because he is very loud and of 15 minutes per evening,” said for granted anymore and I have a tween eight and 5 p.m. during tism is a complex developmental when he sees food on the ground Bourgeious. And even though whole new outlook on life, and I the week, depending on avail- disability that aff ects the function- he will pick it up and put it in his Charlie, her youngest son, was di- have him to thank.” ability. Clients can be assured their problems will be heard in a comfortable, supportive One man’s battle with schizophrenia and respectful environment, says Keeley. All information come a carpenter. And now he works for Tim they numbed the voices in his head. given by the student is con- Hortons. “Taking these drugs made all the diff erence fi dential; nothing is shared A positive spin But life wasn’t always so good. in the world,” said Cripps. “Th ey gave me my without written consent un- He was about 18 when his symptoms start- mind back and restored my reality.” less someone is in danger of ed. First came intense anger and depression However, stress still brings on his symptoms. harm. that he chalked up to growing pains. Th en his So he must keep stress to a minimum. But how does someone on his illness mind started becoming foggy, preventing him But what is really working for him is his know if they have a problem from thinking clearly. mindset. and need help? By Norman Belyea “I began having suspicions, too, that some- “You can’t let schizophrenia beat you,” he Depression can aff ect Chronicle Staff one was out to kill me, and that my phone was says. “You gotta fi ght it and get out there.” mood, eating habits and sleep Andy Cripps has schizophrenia. tapped—and it really scared me,” he says. According to Mark Bouwmeester of Dur- greatly. It takes away the abil- But that doesn’t mean the 29-year-old Whit- At the time, he was going to college, but ham Mental Health Services, Cripps’s positive ity to connect with people by man is an axe murderer or a fanatic or that his irrational feelings were making it diffi cult attitude sets him apart. and enjoy activities that used he switches from one personality to the next. to study and to concentrate in class. “I even “Andy’s attitude has helped him have a lot of to be enjoyable. Whereas What it does mean is he has to try harder to live stopped bathing and wouldn’t change my opportunities. I think all you have to do is get to anxiety is more fear based, a normal life. clothes,” he says. know Andy to see he has limitless potential.” Keeley explained. Cripps is one of the estimated one per cent Finally, his parents encouraged him to see a Amanda Meek of Durham Mental Health “It’s hard to relax,” he said. of Canadians who suff er from schizophrenia, doctor, who had no trouble making the diagno- Services agrees. “Andy’s dedication to wanting “It’s hard to be at home in according to the Schizophrenic Society of Can- sis. Cripps had all the classic symptoms. to do well is what is great about him.” your own skin.” ada. Although he was relieved to fi nd out what To be sure, Cripps’s attitude has landed him If counselling isn’t an op- Despite the challenges of an illness that was wrong with him—that nobody was really the good things in life; a steady girlfriend, an tion or not of interest, Keeley makes one hear voices and see things that out to kill him—Cripps became angry. From apartment of his own and a satisfying job. suggests eating healthy and aren’t there, Cripps faces life head-on with en- what he’d heard, schizophrenia seemed like a In fact, his positive outlook has kept him one exercising while avoiding thusiasm, dedication and vigour. sentence to a life of doom. step ahead of his illness, when someone else harmful substances. For instance, he graduated from North Bay’s Fortunately for him that was not to be the might have given up, demonstrating mind defi - “Alcohol and pot seem to Canadore College with a diploma in drug and case. His doctor put him on the drugs Respir- nitely does matter when dealing with schizo- be the main toxins for stu- alcohol counselling. Th en he went on to be- adol and Zyprexa, popular anti-psychotics and phrenia. dents,” said Keeley. “And if they feel like things are get- ting out of control with any substances, it’s a good thing Epilepsy Youth Challenge to raise awareness to talk to somebody.” Dianne McKenzie executive direc- sy presents. Th is will allow people training seriously,” said McKen- According to Keeley, it’s By Nathaniel Smith tor of the event. “ We believe that aff ected to feel more comfortable zie. “Individuals who demonstrate also important to learn how Chronicle Staff this event will change the lives of with the condition. Also the am- leadership and advocate the mes- to manage time better be- everybody who is in attendance bassadors will educate people sage of epilepsy well will be cho- cause of how diff erent the People with epilepsy will now and speaking at the Toronto Bus- about the diffi culties of epilepsy sen to become ambassadors.” college experience can be be heard through an event that ker Festival.” and the stigmatism placed with After the ambassadors are cho- from high school. raises awareness called the Epi- Epilepsy is a neurological brain those aff ected. sen, they will deliver the message “Suddenly they have to lepsy Youth Challenge, which disorder that causes seizures. It is “Th e goal of the event is to make of epilepsy to the public at the To- look after their own time and takes place in Toronto at the Bus- a condition that can cause those people aware of epilepsy so indi- ronto Busker Festival. Th is event is they can skip classes if they ker Festival. aff ected insecurity and diffi culties viduals have a better understand- expected to empower teens with want to,” he said. “People March is Epilepsy Awareness because many people do not un- ing of the diffi culties people with epilepsy to feel better about their sometimes get lost in that Month and to celebrate a program derstand it. epilepsy face,” said Mckenzie, ex- long term employment and eco- and the new found freedom was created called the Epilepsy Many young individuals who ecutive director of the event. nomic potential. turns out to be a huge stres- Youth Challenge for youth ages have epilepsy may not speak up To become an epilepsy ambas- “ With strong motivational sor because they’re suddenly 15 to 20 with epilepsy to become about this because of embarrass- sador, youth with epilepsy must words children will come out of behind.” national ambassadors. Th ese am- ment however, the Epilepsy Youth phone into the directory 1-866- the closet and realize that they are If all other solutions haven’t bassadors explain the diffi culties Challenge encourages youth to EPILEPSY expressing an interest capable of being successful and worked and feelings of sad- of epilepsy and off er motivational become nationwide ambassadors in becoming an ambassador. Th en not doomed with a fate of failure ness, anger and fear continue words to youth with epilepsy. and discuss the diffi culties of epi- those interested are sent to attend just because of their condition,” to get in the way of living life, Th e Busker Festival is the loca- lepsy. Also, they explain to others a weekend long retreat, where a said Melissa Robertson, a com- an appointment with one of tion where epilepsy ambassadors that individuals who are aff ected video on epilepsy will be created munication offi cer dealing with the campus counsellors is a speak to the audience about the by epilepsy aren’t inferior and are by each individual. After each vid- epilepsy. “By delivering a message good idea, says Keeley. disorder in August. quite capable of being success- eo is watched the best-qualifi ed people will begin to understand To make an appointment “ Th is is an exciting opportu- ful. Th ese ambassadors will em- individuals will be selected to be- epilepsy and segregation and aw- with a counsellor, call 905- nity for our young people to take power and encourage people with come ambassadors. ful remarks against the people 721-3037 or send an e-mail control of their lives and promote the condition to speak up and be “ We are looking for bright, ar- who are aff ected will be begin to to [email protected]. healthy living with epilepsy,” said heard about the challenges epilep- ticulate children who take media fade away.” The Chronicle April 15, 2008 9 CAMPUS NEWS Trouble down on the farm Campus According to Sandy Radecki of by about 30 per cent,” said Ron Lin- Seeds, there is research being done bookstore Environment Canada, June and ton of Linton Farms in Oshawa. on seeds that could assist farmers A dry year August were the driest months, But all farmers agreed that irri- in the dry weather. dropping 20 and 50 per cent be- gation is pricy and because crops Th ey are currently in the re- back in low normal. were below average it made it dif- search stage of seeds that will be is causing According to the Joel Bagg who fi cult to make a good profi t. drought tolerant, but that they do is with crop technology in the Min- According to Bagg, some re- have the technology that will allow business istry of Agriculture, “It was a dry gions weren’t aff ected as much. them within the next 10 years to problems year with below average precipita- “It was variable across the regions. sell the seeds commercially. By Jonnel Briscoe tion.” We have had some record yields Th e seeds will probably be Chronicle Staff Local farmers agreed saying every year they increase. Because available for many diff erent types that the dry weather had a big ef- of dryness some yields were below of crops, “but if we can protect Th e campus bookstore for farmers fect on not only their crops, but average, but as a trend yields are corn then we can make a lot of was closed on Monday also the price of growing the pro- still increasing.” progress,” said King. March 28 because of an an- duce this year. Th ere may be a glimmer of Th at could help solve many of nual inventory check. By Sarah Manns Th e bookstore was re- Chronicle Staff “ Our fi eld crops were down hope in store for local farmers. the problems for farmers because about 40 per cent, and because of According to Environment it would mean less irrigation and opened the following day at 1 p.m. One thing that local farm- the dry weather we had to use irri- Canada, it is too early to predict crop yields could still increase Th e inventory is based on ers agree on is the fact that if the gation which took our costs up by what’s in store for next summer, even if there is lots of dry weather. a fi scal year and is done every weather doesn’t get better they about 15 per cent,” said Rod Mc- but weather charts show precipi- Even though local farmers can’t year around the same time. will be in trouble. Kay of Willowtree Farms in Port tation for the spring is expected to purchase the seeds yet, they think Th ey were already pre- A summer of drought is what Perry. be about 40 to 50 per cent above it is a great idea. pared for the inventory check some would call last year, but for Other farmers said that the dry normal. Which means there is “I would be the fi rst to try them,” because most of the shelves local farmers it meant problems weather only aff ected some of some hope for a good summer. said Linton. were cleared. for the growing season. their crops. Farmers have more options As for this year’s growing sea- According to Lisa Gambsy, Dry fi elds and less rain is what “Some of our crops were OK these days, such as seeds that will son, farmers can only hope that campus bookstore manager, farmers in the GTA were seeing because they don’t need as much be more drought resistant. good old Mother Nature will bring the store’s inventory does not last year as crop yields dropped rain, but our white potatoes were According to senior research in some more much needed pre- follow the college’s schedule below normal. down by about half and our corn manager Steven King of Pioneer cipitation. it is based on the bookstore’s fi scal year. Gambsy said that Mon- day, March 28 was the only ‘Reaching’ out to time available for them to do the inventory check and it’s important that it’s completed every year. lend a helping hand It was also better because the inventory check falls close to the end of the semes- ter and most students already to those in need have all the books and sup- By Corey MacLean She has had experience help- plies that they need Gambsy Chronicle Staff ing the disabled, with a son who said. was born deaf. “Around this time usually Th e Reach Center at Durham Taking born-deaf students as students are only coming in College has for years provided an example, Blanche described to buy a pack of gum or a few dedicated help to students with the auditory-verbal theory: helping supplies,” said Gambsy. disabilities under the co-ordina- students to tap into the most sensi- Th ere are students who tion of director Willona Blanche. tive inherent sounds that they can work in the bookstore. Blanche says, “Our goal is to hear, along with lip-synching to Currently there are two accommodate a student with a help them learn to speak. students who work there. disability so that they have equal Th ese methods have worked Th ere are also opportunities access to be educated on a level well in the past – Blanche’s son re- for students who would like playing fi eld with their peers, and ceived quality education and now to work part time during the in that way, we hope they can has a successful career. summer or during the semes- reach their full potential.” Blanche says that while parents ters. Th e term, ‘equal playing fi eld’, is can be critical of their disabled Th e bookstore’s closing a benchmark that the four disabil- child at an early age, the majority did not make the store lose ity advisors of the Reach Center of parents back off in the teenage out on much money seeing strive towards, each of them treat- years. as not many students go in ing roughly 20 students a week – If not, she says their criticism during this time of the year. and that’s only counting appoint- can keep the child from reaching Gambsy said this happens ments. their developmental peak. every year and most custom- Th e Center helps students with Blanche mentions that many of ers already know about the the students that they help often disabilities by taking into account Photo by Corey MacLean annual closing so there were their needs, their case history and push away from their parents in no complaints or inconve- the teenage years. their program. THE DIRECTOR: Reach co-ordinator Willona Blanche nience for most customers. Blanche says that students in She says that parents should For the fi rst year students treat disabled children just like an engineering fi eld, for example, If a student doesn’t want help, sible to function on a level playing this was a new experience for would have diff erent needs than any other child, as far as catering them. to individual needs is concerned. then the Center cannot follow fi eld with everyone else. students in a business fi eld. them. Willona Blanche has been So making their daily trip “We individualize everything.” Blanche asserts that though the to the campus bookstore to Center does all that it can for stu- Blanche says, however, that working at the Reach Center since Blanche says on the case-by-case the goal of the Center is to help as 1992 and has been the director for buy a pack of gum was put on nature of the Center. dents, there is also a level of per- hold until the following day. sonal responsibility. many disabled students as pos- eight years ongoing. Kids,put down the Nintendo and shoot some baskets Video games seem to have taken over as when they were young, they’d rather play However he does believe that it’s also im- By Jamilah McCarthy the main source of activity for children. sports than videogames.” portant for health reasons. Chronicle Staff Th ere was a time when children looked When asked why he thinks it’s important “ I ran a sports camp for kids between forward to their physical education class. for children to be active, he responded, “Be- fi ve and 11, and I noticed that the kids who Statistics show that one-quarter of Cana- Th ese days it seems they can’t wait for cause if they become obese it won’t be good don’t typically play sports were more out of dian children are overweight or obese. Th e the class to be over so they can go home to for their health.” shape than the ones that do.” statistics also show that these children will their Play station or Nintendo Wii. Child basketball coach and soccer ref- Spagnuolo, who has been playing sports not live as long as their parents. Eleven-year-old Dejuan Martin, who has eree of the Azzurie Ajax Soccer Club, Gino since he was seven, says being active at an With stats like these, it becomes evident been playing rep basketball for CanSix and Spagnuolo, has a few diff erent ideas on why early age has helped his physicality tremen- that children need to learn the importance rep football for the Scarborough Th unders children should be involved in sports. dously. of a healthy lifestyle early on, before they for two years, believes that most children He says: It teaches them leadership. It “Th e way I eat, there is no way I would be self-destruct into a life of obesity, health would rather play a videogame than a real gives them something constructive to do. in such good shape if I hadn’t started play- problems and an early grave. life sport but says, “ If they were into sports And it keeps them out of trouble. ing sports when I was young.” 10 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS New drugs making a diff erence By Norman Belyea from tooth extraction to exorcisms. and shudders as he says: “I wasn’t are no longer tormented to the However, there is a drawback. Chronicle Staff For instance, during the Middle well on that stuff . I still heard voic- point where they cannot live in the Th e drugs work so well some peo- Ages, schizophrenics, who were es and I still hallucinated. And the community. ple stop taking them, mistakenly Schizophrenia aff ects one out believed to be demon-possessed, side eff ects were terrible.” Lisa Dorsey, a nurse at the thinking they are cured. of every 100 people in Canada, ac- had holes drilled into their heads Because the so-called cure was Whitby Mental Health Centre, Bouwmeester says: “When you cording to the Public Health Agen- to release the off ending spirits. almost worse than the illness itself, says, “It’s important to realize that stop these meds, symptoms always th cy of Canada. By the turn of the 20 century pharmaceutical companies went with these new meds and support return. And the meds don’t seem Symptoms include auditory things weren’t much better. Peo- back to the drawing board, and and education, schizophrenia is to have the same eff ect after stop- and visual hallucinations, delu- ple with the disorder were simply 50 years later, they came up with not a death sentence, and you ping and then resuming them.” sions, impaired motor skills and in locked away in asylums, where the today’s wonder drugs—Zyprexa, can function and live a reasonable In other words, the person extreme cases, catatonia, the com- illness was treated with everything Respiradol and Seroquel, to name life.” doesn’t achieve the same level of plete withdrawal from life charac- from lobotomies to electroconvul- a few. However, the drugs don’t elimi- wellness he had before he stopped terized by sitting motionless for sive therapy (shock treatment). After switching to the newer nate all the symptoms of schizo- taking the medication, so it is im- days on end, staring at nothing. Th en in the 1950s, such drugs ones, Carly now says: “I experi- phrenia. portant to keep taking them as But having this disease doesn’t as Haldol, Stelazine and Mel- enced a big turnaround. According to Mark Bouw- prescribed. mean a sentence to a life of tor- laril were invented to alleviate the Th ey got me up in the morning meester, of Durham Mental Health Dorsey agrees. “It’s sort of like ment, as has been the case tradi- symptoms of schizophrenia. Th ese and feeling 100 per cent better.” Services, “It is my experience that stopping antibiotics too soon. It’s tionally, thanks to today’s psycho- drugs were somewhat eff ective True, the newer drugs have the meds don’t take away the ill- a chronic disease. You must take tropic drugs. in controlling major symptoms side eff ects also, like weight gain, ness, but rather lessen the severity medication for the rest of your life, In fact, these drugs are so eff ec- such as hallucinations, delusions dry mouth and occasional dizzi- of the symptoms.” just like you would for diabetes.” tive at combatting the symptoms and disorganized speech, but they ness, but the benefi ts outweigh What he means is some symp- To be sure, the outlook for peo- of schizophrenia, 29-year-old didn’t always work. them by far. toms are only minimized, but ple who take the present regimen Andy Cripps, a Whitby resident And the side eff ects were al- According to Cripps, “In com- minimized to a degree where the of psychotropic drugs is an en- who takes them, says, “Th ey gave most unbearable. Th ey included parison to how eff ectively the individual can now function rela- couraging one, according to Bou- me my mind back, and restored drowsiness, nausea, drooling, medication restores your sanity, tively normally. wmeester, who says: my reality.” tremor and involuntary muscle the side eff ects are trivial and in- “By taking these drugs,” Bouw- “With treatment, you can come Historically, however, treat- movements. signifi cant.” meester adds, “people suff ering back to work and to your life. ment of schizophrenia bordered Fifty-year-old Joe Carley of In fact, today’s drugs work so this illness can now meet their po- With these meds, you are yourself on the bizarre, ranging anywhere Whitby remembers taking Haldol well people with schizophrenia tential.” again.” Th ere’s no such thing as too safe Department reports that chla- because you don’t even know you tects you from four strands of the “ I’m impressed with young By Shenieka mydia has increased in the region have it until you get a breakout. virus. Two of the four are directly people today. Th ey are interested Russell-Metcalf 86 per cent from 1997 to 2003 and You can have a breakout monthly connected to cervical cancer and in getting education about sexual Chronicle Staff it more than doubled in females or yearly. It all depends on how genital warts,” says Peacocke. health,” says Peacocke. aged 15 to 24. strong the virus is in your system,” Pap tests can fi nd cell changes Th e Durham Region Health De- Don’t let the anticipation of the Chlamydia is on the rise, but says Peacocke. in the cervix caused by HPV. Th ese partment has sexual health clinics end of the winter semester aff ect women tend to have no symp- “ People need to connect the cell changes can be treated before in Oshawa Centre, Pickering Town your judgment when it comes to toms for a long time whereas men dots. Th ey need to fi nd out the they become cancerous, accord- Centre and Port Perry where they safe sex practices. With numerous are getting symptoms a bit earlier, causes and how it aff ects you in ing to an HPV pamphlet distribut- provide assessment, counselling, curable and incurable sexually says Peacocke. the future,” said Hector-Alexander. ed by the Durham Region Health contraceptive services, treatment transmitted infections, it is better HPV being the most common Department. and vaccinations. to be safe than sorry. STI is often called the silent infec- You always think “It’s best to get a vaccination be- As well, there is sexual health “Sometimes people feel they tion because there can be little to fore you’re sexually active because resource centre at the campus lo- are untouchable like it will never no symptoms and it can develop it’s‘ going to happen with any kind of sexual contact, cated at G1035 that is confi dential happen to them. People think they in diff erent parts of the body. to someone else, body fl uids can be exchanged and and provides students with refer- know people and their sexual his- “ I don’t think a lot of girls think that can put you at risk,” says Pea- rals for safer sex practices, sells tory. Sometimes they don’t want to they are at risk for any sort of sexu- but not yourself” cocke. non-prescription safer sex prod- ask or sometimes they are afraid to al-related disease,” says Hector-Al- Th e vaccination is available to ucts in addition to other services ask,” says Allison Hector-Alexan- exander. “Th e ones that get tested Tammy Peacocke women aged nine to 26. It comes including the HPV vaccination. der, Women’s Centre Coordinator. have a parental fi gure that is pro- in three doses, over a span of six Although it is not 100 per cent cov- “You always think it’s going to active.” ’ months. It eff ectively protects ered by the student health plan it happen to someone else, but not Public Health Canada research- against two high-risk types that only costs $37. yourself,” says registered nurse ers believe there are more than Th ere is no cure for HPV, but cause cervical cancer and two Most other services are covered Tammy Peacocke. 100 types of HPV, but unlike other there is a vaccine that can prevent low-risk types that cause genital by OHIP or are fully covered by Seventy-fi ve per cent of STIs STIs, HPV can also be transmit- the four most common types of warts. the student health plan. Th e hours are acquired by people 15 to 24 ted through skin-to-skin contact HPV. Th ere are low-risk and high- People are much more liberal are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 years old. Although sexual educa- as well as vaginal, anal and oral. risk HPV types. Low- risk types and take ownership for their sexual p.m. tion is taught in high schools, more HPV can cause genital warts and are rarely ever cancer related, but behaviour. People are much more For more information on the young people are falling victim to consequently lead to cancer, most high-risk types are more likely to open to seek more information services provided and to get tested the epidemic that is STIs. predominantly cervical cancer. lead to the development of cancer. on safe sex practices, says Hector- check the resource centre on the Th e Durham Region Health “Genital warts are on the rise “(Th e vaccination) only pro- Alexander. web at www.campus-shrc.ca. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 11 CAMPUS NEWS Students want more for less Changes to mobile program next year?

By Brady Doyle Chorincle Staff

Amend the mobile learning program. Given the chance the over- whelming majority of more than 40 Durham College students told DC President Leah Myers during a student town hall meeting, chang- es need to be made in terms of the cost and quality of machines of the laptop program required to study in many courses. “It’s too much money for what you get,” said Andrew Sebok, a Web Design student. “We feel cheated, it’s a terrible feeling to not get what you pay for.” Photo by Brady Doyle Myers, with the help of Vice- President of Finance Paul McEr- ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS: Students Tim Moffat (left) and Michelle Doble (middle) stayed after the town hall lean, explained the laptop program meeting to ask Durham College President Leah Myers (right) a few questions. is one of many issues on campus where administration is looking for student feedback to continue the price of the program was not throughout the campus, institut- second and third year spoke can- ing so at midterm and fi nal grade to come closer to delivering on the only issue. ing student focus groups and hold- didly with Myers for more than an times. its new mission statement: Th e “Th e laptops constantly crash ing student town hall meetings. hour about how DC is being run, Durham College students are student experience comes fi rst at and are very poor quality,” said Feedback from the 2006-07 its strengths and weaknesses and being encouraged to help shape Durham College. Web Design student Adam Zava- school year has led to increased how everyone can help its growth. their learning experience. “We are aware more students dovics. “Th e quality is aff ecting the space for group study, improved Students were asking for gen- “We learned a lot through this are dissatisfi ed compared to last quality of work and hindering the food service and the creation of eral tinkering with the bus service process, combined with the KPI year,” said McErlean. “Th is spring, learning experience. As students the Campus Wellness Centre. provided by Durham Region Tran- survey results in April I look for- by school and by faculty, we will we use IBMs and our teachers use “Durham has grown substan- sit to receive extended service into ward to next year and continuing take an in-depth look at the laptop Macs.” tially over the last 40 years,” said the night to allow for longer study to improve Durham College for program and changes will be made Durham College currently ex- Myers. “Now a community of more using the on-campus resources. every student,” said Myers. if necessary. Right now the college plores several avenues to allow its than 6,100 full-time students, Dur- McErlean said the college is look- “By taking the feedback I am makes zero dollars off of the pro- students’ voices to be heard includ- ham as an institution must learn ing into the possibility of combin- confi dent that I can provide trans- gram. Th e price is in place because ing administering the KPI surveys the needs of those students and ing them into one and encourag- parency into how administration that is the cost of the hardware.” and on-line surveys, providing You ensure they are being met.” ing more teachers to regularly post works to create a nice student ex- However, among those present Speak, We Act comment boxes More than 40 students in fi rst, updated marks beyond just do- perience.” Canadians might need larger pants in front of the TV, eating fast food and drink- verse obesity big time. Following Canada’s as your body gets used to physical activity,” ing pop are the usual culprits.” Food Guide when eating and regular exer- he says. Obesity is According to the World Health Organiza- cise will get people back to an ideal weight.” For people seeking a quick fi x to weight tion, a person is obese if he has a body mass A copy of Canada’s Food Guide can be loss, Delaney says crash diets don’t work. index (BMI) of 30 or more. obtained at any health centre. Holoway urg- “If you reduce your calories drastically, on the rise BMI is determined by dividing a person’s es people to go even further. eventually your metabolism catches up weight in kilograms by the square of his “Cut back or even eliminate things from with your caloric intake and you stop losing height in metres. your diet like margarine and oil, sauces and weight, unless you increase exercise,” she in Canada But Quado Service, a fi tness instructor dressings because they are fi lled with fat, says. at Durham College, explains not everybody and avoid eating chocolate bars, chips, can- “Worse,” Delaney says, “when you return fi ts into the BMI scenario. dy and even juice because they are mostly to eating the way you did before, you gain all By Norman Belyea “BMI is only an estimate of what one’s sugar,” she says. the weight back.” Chronicle Staff ideal weight should be,” he says. She also recommends people who enjoy Not only are crash diets unsuccessful in In other words, muscle mass, bone struc- fast food only eat it once a month as a treat permanent weight loss, they are also un- Canadians are getting fatter. ture and body type have to be taken into because those calories add up fast. healthy. According to Statistics Canada, obesity consideration. But it’s not just what people are eating According to Holoway: “Diets like Atkins, rates among adults have soared over the “Th e real test of whether or not someone that makes them gain weight, it’s also how which restrict carbohydrates, are depriving past 25 years from 14 per cent to 23 per is fi t,” he says, “is to consider the following: much they are eating. people of healthy foods like carrots, corn cent. Th at means 5.5 million Canadians are Are you sleeping well? Are you getting out “Weight gain occurs when you are eat- and potatoes. Any diet that restricts is an obese. of breath climbing stairs? Are you tired do- ing more calories than you are burning off , unhealthy diet.” And children have fared no better. In ing routine things?” so I recommend cutting back and walking However, lifestyle changes, like the one 1978-79, only three per cent of children In fact, there are worse complications in- or jogging a half hour or more daily to burn Weight Watchers promotes, do work. aged two to 17 were obese. But by 2004, volved when someone is obese. those extra calories,” Service says. “If you eat balanced portions of food and that number swelled to eight per cent. According to Kelly Delaney, a nurse at He also says the key is to do something you have a support system where you are Th is means there are an estimated Canadian Mental Health Association, “Obe- enjoyable because if it isn’t enjoyable, peo- accountable to help if you fall off the wagon, 500,000 overweight children in Canada. sity can cause heart attacks, strokes, dia- ple won’t put much eff ort into it. you will succeed,” Holoway says. Th e reason for this trend in obesity is in- betes, high blood pressure and even early If someone isn’t used to exercising, he “In short, the remedy for obesity is to eat activity and improper diet. death.” recommends starting off slowly. well and get active,” says Delaney. “Obesity Joanna Holoway, a registered dietitian at However, there is hope. “Walk for fi ve to 10 minutes a day, and is something you must work on for your en- Whitby Mental Health Centre, says, “Sitting Delaney says: “Diet and exercise can re- from there you can incorporate other things tire lifetime.” 12 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Hard winter slams Ontario By Andrew Huska shier. Chronicle Staff Snowblowers are much the same. Home Hardware only car- Old man winter came down ries a couple at a time, but accord- hard on southern Ontario. ing to Rabnoti they were hot sell- Th e winter of 2007-08 was one ers. of the worst in decades according “Th ey’re sold as soon as they to David Phillips, senior climatolo- get them in and people are order- gist with Environment Canada. ing them,” she said. “It’s the winter from hell. It’s Ski hills were also winners been wearing us down,” he said. this winter and Oshawa Ski Club However, the worst winter on wasn’t complaining. record for Toronto was 1938-39, “Compared to last year this is when 207.4 centimetres of snow heaven,” said Linda Schaff er the fell at Malton Airport (now Lester manager of administration at Os- B. Pearson International Airport). hawa Ski Club. “It’s been a tough snowy winter,” Schaff er said that because said Phillips. snow came early they were able Tough indeed. A typical winter to open Dec. 7, unlike 2006 when in Oshawa means about 115 centi- they opened Dec. 30. She said that metres of snow. By early March the meant two prime weeks of opera- Oshawa area had 170 centimetres, tion they didn’t have before. said Phillips. Consider that with Also the snow is an eff ective the fact that only 60 centimetres of marketing tool for club. Schaf- snow fell last winter. fer said that although they make By March 13 Toronto had about snow every year and the park has a deep snow base, the public 197 centimetres of snow, 10 cen- Photo by Andrew Huska timetres short of the record. But doesn’t believe that there’s snow WINTER CAUSES TRAVELLING TROUBLES: Second-year Police Foundations stu- on the slopes. Phillips said that record might still dent Devon Potter navigates a snow pile while crossing the Founders parking lot. be reachable. “When there’s green on people’s “We never really stop counting lawns in Oshawa, they don’t think snowfl akes until mid-April,” he weather systems moving up from Th at is unusual, said Phillips, with driveways, it hasn’t been there’s snow 25 minutes away,” said. the United States, the notorious because it is a La Nina year. tough on some local businesses. Schaff er said. Plus according to Phillips 10 Colorado lows, and not systems La Nina is the when the Pacifi c Home Hardware on Taunton In all Phillips said that a winter to 15 per cent of Toronto’s snow from Western Canada. Ocean off South America expe- Road in Oshawa didn’t complain like this past one is something to comes after the beginning of Also, because southern Ontario riences cooler than normal sur- about nature’s wrath. Th eir sales be proud of. spring. didn’t experience a cold winter, as face temperatures. Normally this were pretty good. “We had to handle this our- Phillips said that the storms in past years, precipitation came means colder and wetter winters. “We put on shovels for 25 per selves, we didn’t have to call in the that produced the high snowfall as snow not ice pellets or freezing While the winter has been cent off and they go in a couple army,” he said. “It’s our badge of amounts generally came from rain. tough on commuters and people of days, said Andrea Rabnoti a ca- courage.” Multiple sclerosis: a personal profi le of pain “It generated $6.3 million in Ontario alone.” By Shayna Brown • Women are more than three times as likely to develop MS Th e walk takes place every spring across Chronicle Staff as men. Canada and in 62 communities across On- • tario including Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and Th ere is no cure. Approximately 55,000 to 75,000 Canadians currently have MS. Whitby she said. Th is year it took place on Th ese are the last words patients want to April 13. hear from their doctor. For those diagnosed these symptoms limit movements. treatments and therapies available. Health Th e walk is designed to raise awareness, with multiple sclerosis, that is the reality fund research and go towards activities and they have to live with. Despite being identi- Ajax resident Heather Robertson, who Canada has approved fi ve drugs. Most of has been dealing with MS for a number of the medications treat relapsing forms of services for families. fi ed in 1868 by French neurologist Dr. Jean- Volunteers continue to show support Martin Charcot, MS is still a mystery. years, does yoga once a week. MS, helping to slow the progression and fre- “Th e importance is that you have to move quency of attacks. and aid the MS Society in its mission to be But there is hope. a leader in fi nding a cure and enhance the Both the cause and the cure are un- your legs or they’ll turn to mush,” Robertson Th e MS Society funds the studies and said. research for the disease. However, research lives of those that are aff ected by the dis- known, but researchers are closer to fi nding ease. the answers. She does chair yoga, which is geared would not be possible without the support towards people with MS. It involves basic of companies, individuals and foundations. Robertson donates to the MS Society MS is a neurological disease that aff ects every year. the central nervous system. It can cause movements to exercise muscles and focus- Each year the MS society raises millions es on breathing and complete relaxation. of dollars for research. Th e largest event fun- “I believe in helping out because without impaired speech, visual problems, loss of that help they’ll never fi nd a cure for any- balance, trouble with coordination and pa- “It helps me with my mind because I draiser they have is the Super Cities Walk. have to focus on myself and what I can do “Last year across Ontario, over 30,000 thing,” she said. “Th e MS foundation would ralysis. not be able to do any research without that Exercise is crucial, but often diffi cult as rather than what I can’t do,” she said. volunteers took part in the walk,” said Laura While there is no cure, there are many Dutton, manager of the Super Cities Walk. funding.” The Chronicle April 15, 2008 13 CAMPUS NEWS Th ink Pink raises $12,000 By Lynn Wayling an Breast Cancer Society. estimated that more than 22,000 and faculties in the schools were Overall, the goal of the cam- Chronicle Staff Aside from baked goods and women and 140 men in Canada encouraged to “paint” their of- paign was to raise money for re- bracelets, pink manicures and would be diagnosed with breast fi ces in pink and compete against search, which is making a diff er- Pink has proved powerful in- pink hair extensions were also cancer in 2007. each other in friendly competi- ence. deed. What started four years ago available. Th e hair extensions, in One of the people involved tion. Th ey were judged on four -Since 1999 breast cancer rates as an optional $5 dress-down day fact, proved to be the most popular in putting together the campus- criteria: creativity, education and have stabled and it is estimated has this year turned into a $12,000 item and were provided by Aqui- wide campaign, was Campaign awareness (presenting pamphlets, that two-thirds of women with success. librium Salon and Spa. Mark Eller- Co-Ordinator Liesje de Burger, an facts), overall display and the breast cancer will overcome the Durham College and UOIT’s beck and Lisa Christodoulou were academic writing specialist at the vessel used to collect donations. disease with new, more eff ective mission to spread awareness of on hand from the salon to provide Learner Support Centre in the col- For the second year in a row, the treatments and early detection. breast cancer in March, culminat- the extensions. Aquilibrium was lege. She was one of a six-mem- School of Health and Community While women are advised to ing in Wednesday March 19 day of involved in a similar project in Oc- ber committee meeting weekly studies collected the most dona- get yearly mammograms begin- Pink Power, raised more than tober and were excited to help out through January and February, tions - $1,517.43, followed by Hu- ning at age 50, young women are $12,000 for breast cancer re- again. planning the campaign. Th e other man Resources and the Faculty encouraged to perform their own search. “We think it’s a really good members were Suzanne Clark, of Criminology, Justice and Policy monthly breast self-examinations. Th e campaign off ered students cause and something we believe Tom Horton, Patti-Lyn Chees- Studies. Instructional pamphlets on how to and faculty the chance to learn strongly in,” said Ellerbeck. man, Pat Vale-Dougherty, Allison A fashion show featuring male properly perform self-examination about breast cancer and donate to Krista Watson, Student Devel- Hector-Alexander and Stefanie faculty members decked in pink were available all over campus. breast cancer research. Each pur- opment Co-ordinator, was hoping Waudby. also helped bring attention to the Now that this year’s campaign chase of baked goods, bracelets, to raise as much money as pos- De Burger was thrilled with the fact that breast cancer is not a is over, de Burger and the others rubber ducks and more, went to sible. She chose to get involved results of the campaign and gives, strictly female disease. While less stress maintaining momentum help fi nd a cure for a disease which in the campaign because, “breast “kudos to the community and than one per cent of the Canadian and working for the cause and will eff ect 11 per cent of Canadian cancer touches a lot of people.” students who got involved….and male population will be affl icted extend, “an overwhelming thank women, according to the Canadi- Lots of people indeed – Th e painted the campus pink.” with the disease, it is still a cancer you” to everyone who participated Canadian Breast Cancer Society As well, the diff erent offi ces that also touches men. and donated. Music makes money Where do babies many celebrities including a member of Young Singers. Donny Osmond in Joseph and Th e choir is off ered for people Singing Th e Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mr ages six to 20 and currently come from again? .Dressup and Pilon. has 120 members. Th e choir “One of our biggest released two CDs and last year for a cause accomplishments was they travelled to Nova Scotia for performing at the Millennium Canada Day celebrations. By Colleen McKay chlamydia is the most com- Chronicle Staff celebrations on Parliament Murphy says the goal of the mon STI reported in Canada, By Sarah Manns Hill, in front of 75,000 people choir is “to give children the with its rates continuing to rise ‘Where do babies come Chronicle Staff with the governor general and opportunity to experience choral among teens aged 15 to 19. from?’ prime minister watching,” said music.” Th e choir practices every One of the benefi ts of having For many schools across Th e ears of Durham Region Murphy. Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:45 a set curriculum for sex educa- the country, this question is are in for a special treat. Robert Th e choir is in its 16th year, and p.m. tion ensures that all the stu- answered by sex education, a Pilon and the Young Singers are things are not slowing down for According to Murphy, the choir dents are being taught the same mandatory health class taught joining in a special performance the choir one bit. has worked with Pilon before and lessons, and receive the same usually from Grade 7 to 12. for a fundraising gala. “We have had over 16 events is honoured to get the chance to facts and information. Not Quebec. Pilon, one of Canada’s most between September and work with him again. Having teachers incorporate Quebec has removed sex respected vocalists, will be joined December, so it’s been a very busy Th e gala will be on April 24 at the the topic in their own subjects education from Grades 7 to 9, by one of Durham Region’s most season for us,” said Murphy. Deer Creek Golf and Banquet may cause teachers to express and in the next two years will re- accomplished choirs. She said one of the things that hall in Ajax. It will consist of a their own opinions, and set of move it from Grades 10 and 11. Th e Young Singers has been makes the choir so great is the cocktail reception, silent auction facts. Th ese diff erences in opin- While the teachers are told running for 16 years under the close-knit group of people. and sit-down dinner. Faculty ions may confuse students. to incorporate information re- direction of Anna Lynn Murphy. “I have been involved with the and staff at Durham College are “Th e girls and guys who un- garding sex education into all Murphy also gives private vocal choir since I was nine. I am now invited to come out to the event. derstand how their bodies work, their subjects, the new plans lessons and adjudicates at 19, and there is nothing bad I According to Katie Cronin-Wood, these are the ones who don’t get may leave students uneducated various music festivals in her could say about it. I have known one of the event organizers they pregnant as often,” says Martin. and uninformed. spare time. everyone for a long time so it’s are expecting about 200 people “A lot of people believe sex edu- Scarborough general nurse Th e group has performed with just awesome,” said Sarah Wood, at the gala. cation shouldn’t be taught in the Donna Martin doesn’t agree school. At home, most parents with Quebec’s decision. don’t feel comfortable talking “It’s up to the schools to teach about it, and that’s when it goes physiology properly. Sometimes unmentioned.” Kids, they wanna have fun! they don’t do it, or they don’t say Trinity College School raises the most sponsorship mon- Registration for the Mall Crawl the right things. My parents nev- student Brandon Th ompson ey is declared will conclude the morning of the er taught it. I just learned what I doesn’t agree with the alteration Making the winner. event. Children of all ages are wel- learned from school.” in the curriculum either. “All teams have not registered come to participate. According to the 2003 Cana- “It’s not exactly a fun thing as of yet, but we expect 10 to 20 A gala is also being held to cel- dian Community Health Survey, to learn about, but it’s really im- memories teams,” said Nicole Landells, who ebrate of the 45th anniversary. It the average age for males and portant. Th ey may miss out on has beem the administrative assis- will take place June 5 at the Tosca females fi rst time encountering learning something that is very since 1963 tant for the club since 2003. Banquet Hall, 800 Champlain Ave. intercourse is 16 1/2. important to learn about so that Th e doors of the Oshawa Cen- A live band will be in attendance Assuming that the student when the time comes they know tre will open at 7 a.m. Breakfast to play songs from the 60s, 70s and hasn’t failed, or skipped ahead what to do and how to react.” By Patrick O’Connor will be provided by McDonald’s 80s, which is fi tting for a club that any grades, they will most likely Dunbarton High school Chronicle Staff restaurant. has lasted through the decades. be in Grade 10 or 11. social sciences teacher Mary- Th e walk is expected to last A live auction will take place fol- While statistics have shown Leigh Lusted talks about a pat- Th e Eastview Boys and Girls from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Following lowed by dinner and dessert. decreasing frequency of sexual tern that is already evident. Club is celebrating 45 years in the the walk will be a trivia contest Th e fi rst auction will be the intercourse among teens, the “Th e states in America with- community with a series of fund- with prizes being awarded for cor- chance to sit at the head table number of teens practicing oral out sex-ed have higher teen raising events. rect answers. served by four offi cers from the sex has risen, and with the les- pregnancy rates, which could be Since 1963, the club has been Katherine Craine has been the Durham Regional Police. sons being incorporated into all because they aren’t informed.” providing children with the oppor- fund development director for the Other items will be announced the subjects, certain topics may In many high schools across tunity to develop friendships and club for the past two years. She be- at the event. get swept under the rug. the country, there is a teacher teach life lessons. lieves that the Mall Crawl will be Kraine is hoping that there may Along with other topics, the assigned for sex education. On April 17, the club will be a great success, given the fact it is be some kind of reunion with older attention given to STDs and While some believe that the holding its fi rst Mall Crawl, a fund- the club’s fi rst year experimenting members of the club. STIs (infection rather than dis- removal of the monitored health raising event that will be held at with it. Tickets for the gala are $ 75 each ease), and their severity may be classes in Quebec may lead to the Oshawa Centre. “Th e Mall Crawl is very new, and are avaiable at the Eastview reduced. more sexual activity among stu- All participants are divided into so we are hoping to get around Unit at 433 Eulalie Ave. or by call- According to the Public dents, the roles of the parents teams and will walk three laps $5,000 this year and build on it ev- ing 905-728-5121 ext. 222 or 229. Health Agency of Canada, also come into play. around the mall. Th e team that ery year,” said Kraine. 14 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Does the penny make cents? By Liisa Sahamies ny produced. Pennies are made of Chronicle Staff metal and the worldwide demand for copper and zinc over the past three years has increased the need Whether people want to take to drive up the cost of producing it. a penny, leave a penny, give their Pennies are made of 98 per cent two cents, or off er a penny for a zinc and two per cent copper. Dur- thought, making pennies could ing this three-year period the cost cost a pretty penny, and the elimi- for copper has tripled and the cost nation of the penny is being con- for zinc has doubled. sidered. Th e Royal Canadian Mint says Most people take pennies for for Canadians, at the moment, a granted. Th ey might end up lost in penny is costing slightly less than couches, thrown away, stored in its face value. But that may soon jars or left with the cashier. change because of the metal’s high Laura Leebody is a Wal-Mart demand. cashier who agrees that in her case Eileen Villanuau of the Cur- the penny becomes a bother, with rency Exchange at Pearson Inter- about one out of three people leav- national Airport deals with people ing their pennies behind. She says changing small amounts every- when it comes time to use them, day, even just one dollar. When it it’s a hassle, which can be awkward comes to the thought of eliminat- because the penny is the most fre- ing the penny Villanuau says, “You quently used piece of money. Th en better make sure all the businesses when people do take their change, are happy.” there is a penny shortage. She says that getting rid of the “A lot of the time we’re always Photo by Liisa Sahamies penny would force the prices up or out of pennies, so we have to give THE CANADIAN PENNY: Canadians are skeptical about the need for pennies. down to the nearest nickel. nickels, then we’re short at the end Canadians and all those associ- of the night,” Leebody says. 40 or 50 years it has rendered the huge purpose because since that’s Lisa Halpin is an employee at ated will be aff ected wherever the According to the Canadian penny practically worthless. a convenience store people are of- the Salvation Army in Ajax who penny drops, although the elimi- Business website most Canadians Mythily Selvarhenam, is an em- ten rushed and leave the pennies says all the money that is donated nation will aff ect everyone diff er- believe that the maple leaves on ployee at a 7-11 in Ajax, who says behind anyway and the till is usu- there goes to Child Sponsor and ently. the pennies are part of our heri- she can guarantee there is nothing ally over. Family Services. She explains how Matt Geiger is a customer rep- tage, and they would prefer for it in the entire convenient store that “At the end of the night, if any there is a particular man who col- resentative at ScotiaBank in Ajax to remain stamped on the offi cial costs only a penny. A penny on its more is left in the till we put it in lects his pennies and at the end and says losing the penny will tender of Canada. It’s been a part own has few uses because almost the charity box,” Selvrhenam said. of every day he brings it all in and have its drawbacks and benefi ts. of our heritage since 1858 where anything, with the exception of A penny saved is a penny donates it. Charities benefi t great- He says it may be unpredictable, England’s Royal Mint issued them garage sales, costs at least a nickel earned when it comes to charities. ly from the penny because they but eventually the banks will even for Canada. Th e question is if time or a dime. Th is leaves the penny Th e main benefi ciary of people accept any sort of donation, and it out. Since most accounts there is money, does the cent still make independently weak. Th e cheap- getting pennies in their change people are willing because they only have an interest rate of 0.01 sense? est item in the store is a piece of would be to drop it off in the do- don’t often have an attachment to per cent already, eliminating the Since there has been a large candy, which is a nickel. She ad- nation boxes that are sitting there their pennies. penny will not change the rate, just amount of infl ation over the past mits the penny doesn’t serve a ready to take change. It costs 1.4 cents for every pen- the withdrawal ability. Student loans cause Get money, play sports debt after graduation By Asmahan Garrib more to cover the cost of tuition Chronicle Staff Anything to do Is OSAP and books with‘ fi tness keeps Sarah Hughes, who takes Tax breaks are now one of the the body, mind Practical Nursing at Durham benefi ts of enrolling children in ruining the College and receives a student physical fi tness programs and and spirit alive. loan and OSAP, believes the gov- Durham College off ers youth economy? ernment does not give nearly camps of which parents and chil- Michael Duggan’ enough to support her through dren can take advantage. college. Starting with the 2007 tax year, By Amanda Press “Th e government does not the federal government will allow golf and basketball to help children Chronicle Staff realize how much money you parents who enrol their children in stay active. Youths ages eight to 13 actually need to go to school physical activity programs to claim can participate. Durham also pro- Upon completing their de- now a days, especially when up to $500 per child in tax credits. vides advanced camps for teens gree or diploma, Ontario stu- residence among many other Th e credits apply to any child un- from 13 to 17 years old. dents have the burden of paying things like books and tuition are der 16, or any disabled child under Dance lessons and horseback back hefty student loans. at the costs that they are at,” ex- 18. riding also fall under the pre- According to the Ontario plains Hughes. Over half of Canadian children scribed programs eligible for the Undergraduate Student Alli- When signing up for OSAP and youth aged fi ve to 17 are not tax credit, as long as the program ance, the average debt of an or student loans, many students active enough for optimal growth runs at least eight weeks with at undergraduate student in On- fail to recognize that by receiv- and development, according to the least one session per week. Chil- tario is $25,000. Th is number is ing these loans, the government Public Health Agency of Canada. dren’s camps must last a mini- up from 1998 when the average charges them interest payments Th is credit will help off set the mum of fi ve days and must devote debt was $14,500. every month to service their expenses parents must dish out more than 50 per cent of each day Th is can cause problems for debt. for the membership fee and regis- to physical activity. students who wish to purchase As a result of this growing tration of eligible programs. Th e government adjusted the homes or cars upon completing problem, OUSA has concluded To be considered an eligible tax credit in recognition of dis- school, and that can also aff ect that student loans represent 51 program of physical activity the abled children. Programs must the economy. per cent of a household’s total Canada Revenue Agency advised result in movement and in an ob- For students living away from debt while aff ecting 31 per cent that the program should be on- servable use of energy in a recre- home the cost is about $18,500 of Canadian families who have going, supervised, suitable for ational context, according to Rev- per year. Th is means when giv- some form of student debt. children and include a signifi cant enue Canada. en a loan or Ontario Student OUSA and other student amount of physical activity that Photo by Asmahan Garrib “We don’t turn disabled kids Assistant Program (OSAP), they groups are fi ghting for change contributes to cardio-respiratory away,” said Duggan. “Th ere was a receive only half the expenses through increased funding from endurance and either muscular SWISH: Viet Ha plays ball. young man in the basketball camp needed to attend school. both the federal and provincial strength, muscular endurance, who had a blast.” Although students rely on governments to help relieve the fl exibility or balance. tor at Durham College. “It teaches Th e organization providing the OSAP to assist them with the pressure of the fi nancial aspect “Anything to do with fi tness children life skills like respect for physical program decides how fi nancial aspect of school, many of school in hopes of allowing keeps the body, mind and spirit other kids, facilities and coaches.” much of their costs care eligible believe they should be receiving students to save for the future. alive,” said Michael Duggan, ath- Durham College off ers sum- for the credit and it is necessary to letic league and camp coordina- mer camps for baseball, fastball, receive a receipt. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 15 CAMPUS NEWS Warmer trend hurts skiing we have anymore. We need to start mild weather in the previous De- just north of Whitby in Ashburn, provement from last year. By Shayna Brown thinking of other ways to bring cember made for a slow start to is already feeling the heat. Th e last Th e fi gures are up a little, Yli-lu- Chronicle Staff in income,” said Jennifer Stovin, the 2006-2007 season. Instead of few seasons have been rough on ma said, but the number of people director of operations at Ski Lak- kick-starting winter into gear it felt them as they rely solely on skiing skiing this February compared to Warmer winters will have ho- eridge. Located in Uxbridge, Ski more like spring. and snowboarding to make their last February isn’t that much dif- meowners in their glory with no Lakeridge currently has activities According to senior climatolo- money. ferent. Th e only real improvement snow to shovel and lower heating for every season. Apart from sum- gist David Philips at Environment Th e spring-like weather of last is the increase in cross-country bills to pay, but ski resorts are in mer camps and educational pro- Canada, more winters like these season left the ski hills and 25 ki- skiing because of all the natural for the ride of their lives and not grams, they off er everything from can be expected. lometres of cross-country ski trails snow. on skis or a snowboard. snowboarding and snow tubing to “We have seen clearly that pretty bare at times. Yli-luma said they have looked Winter, in the past two years mountain biking and rock climb- in Canada our winter is getting Th e president of into alternative ways to generate in Ontario has gone from one ex- ing. warmer and shorter and this trend Dagmar,Caroline Yli-luoma, said revenue, but right now they are treme to the next. Last year was Surprisingly, these activities do will continue.” last season was devastating and focusing on upgrading the ski lifts the second least amount of snow not generate any extra revenue for It is sort of like a roulette wheel, set them back fi nancially. and hills in the off -season. Th ey and one of the warmest on record. the resort Stovin said. It simply al- he said. It is a game of chance. In “ Sometimes you can never re- want to deal with their current ex- Th is year there have been periods lows them to maintain their staff the ‘50s and ‘60s the chances of coup,” said Yli-luma. “ You need at penses before jumping into any- of extreme cold and as of March full-time for the entire year. having a cold winter were higher, least two really good seasons to thing else. there has been more than 190 Th e last two seasons haven’t but now there are greater odds of catch up.” “ In the future we will defi nitely centimetres of snow in the Greater proved to be the greatest years for having a warm winter. Th ere will It doesn’t look like this will be have to look at incorporating some Toronto Area. making money either. still be periods of cold, but winters the season for catching up. activities in the off -season.” Th e inconsistency of the winters Th is year was a good season will not be as cold as they used to With all the snow this winter Th ere is no denying that win- and the climate change is pushing overall, said Stovin. At times busi- be. business should be booming. But ters are changing, says Phillips. ski resorts towards fi nding more ness was slow because of the ex- For ski resorts this poses a seri- with the combination of melting Seasonal companies will have to than just a quick fi x. treme cold, but an improvement ous problem. and extreme cold temperatures, fi nd ways to compensate for the “We can’t survive on the winters compared to last season. Th e Dagmar, a ski resort located there hasn’t been a signifi cant im- warm winters that loom ahead. Should you vote next election? By Kyle Gennings Chronicle Staff

With tensions between the Conservatives and the opposition parties running high in the House of Commons, and the possiblity Stephen Harper’s fi rst term as PM coming to a close, will DC and UOIT students be ready for anoth- er trip to the polls? During the provincial elec- tions, the voter turnout Oct. 7 2007 reached an all-time low across Ontario, with 52.8 per cent of eli- gible Ontarians voting. Advertis- ing for the election across cam- pus was ample, featuring posters, Mycampus e-mail reminders and election offi cials stationed in both residences to assist students and off ering gifts just for registering as a voter. Despite these eff orts, only 40 per cent of students polled, voted in the provincial elections, sink- ing lower than the rest of Ontario’s voter turnout. What must Elections Canada do in order to bring college stu- dents to the polls? Durham Col- lege student Michaelia Young says that Elections Canada needs to level with students. “I’ve never followed politics before, so I need a breakdown of the information that allows me to understand the issues so that I can make an educated vote, one not based on advertising and propa- ganda.” Although Elections Canada uses its website to off er all of the information needed to help stu- dents make a well-informed deci- sion when voting, featuring any- thing from election basics to an in-depth look at candidates in the area, unless students care enough and are informed enough to visit the website, that information is not helping anyone. 16 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Campus security never sleeps

By Ryan Joseph Chronicle Staff

Stepped up security at Durham College and UOIT could be the dif- ference in preventing incidents. In the past month there were two incidents of females being ap- proached by man who was sup- posedly touching himself inappro- priately. Th e incidents took place on March 6. Th e fi rst incident took place at 9:45 a.m. in the Com- mencement parking lot with a man driving up in a white car and approaching a female. Th e second incident took place at 10 p.m. the same day this time in the Found- ers 3 parking lot where the man was driving a brown Honda and approached the female. In both cases the females im- mediately contacted campus se- curity and they stepped the num- ber of patrols at each parking lot and increased security by Group 4 who provides the security on campus. Public Safety manager Kim Photo by Ryan Joseph Carr suggests that everytime there is an incident on campus, it should CAMPUS SECURITY: Public Safety Manager Kim Carr advises people to report anything suspicious on campus. be reported to security guard so they can monitor the area closely attending a live-to-air radio show person died and 19 others were with the police in the Justice Wing walk or if they aren’t available call and inform students that an in- and since then there has been in- injured. Th e gunman later turned will be enough to make people campus security and they will be cident has taken place. Th is also creased security at the doors and the gun on himself. think twice before they do some- happy to walk people to their car. helps students know what to do so at the bar to avoid these incidents. Here on campus there are book- thing, said security guard Trudy Some people feel that they are they can avoid being at the situa- Ellis said to the Chronicle in Feb- lets given out called Your Personal Wind. She also said it is important safe on campus and they don’t feel tion. ruary that safety is their number 1 Preparedness Guide. Th e booklet for girls to stick together because the need to look over their shoul- Group 4 security does not concern. was published to inform students they are most likely the ones being der. “ Nothing has happened to me work for the E.P. Taylor’s pub, but Security at campus events is of what to do in case of an emer- targeted. to make me feel unsafe,” said Ad- he works closely with manager not the only issues facing students. gency including a lockdown. “ I haven’t dealt with any major vertising student Emiliano Serafi n. Will Ellis and recommends how Th ere could also be lockdown situ- Th ere are red assistance poles incidents, since I have been work- Walk in pairs when walking to make sure students are safe at ations like the ones experienced at in the parking lots in case of an ing here,” said security guard Al in the parking lot late at night, these events.“ It is our responsibil- Dawson College in Montreal. emergency. All people need to do Lambert. Th e only incident he has make sure that you cellphone is in ity to make sure that campus the is Th e Dawson College shooting is press the button and it will con- dealt with include the breaking your hand and not in the bottom run right, and that the students are took place in September 2006, nect with the security desk so they of parking gates and windows by of your bag when alone, and be safe,” said Carr. when a man began shooting at the can identify the location and get drunk students. He suggests that aware of your surroundings. Call In April 2004 Eugene Moses school’s side entrance, then made there to help quickly. if you are afraid of walking to their 905-721-2000 ext. 2400 in the case was shot to death at the pub while his way into the cafeteria. One More security guards along car alone, they should call campus of an emergency. STOP is the name of the law ever, there are more camera up- By Artem Boykov grades happening and the chance Chronicle Staff of someone stealing is dropping. As well, some of faculty have bi- ometric security on their laptops. Th e students and the faculty of What that means is, there is a Durham College and UOIT can thumbprint requirement from the feel safe about the personal and fi - owner in order to log in. Wide use nancial information that is stored of such a measure among students on the schools’ networks. would also increase the mobile Following a few incidents fee. where student or faculty laptops Th e security of the objects isn’t have been stolen, new policies the only issue. Th e strength of the and procedures have been imple- network passwords proved to be mented to prevent more thefts. an issue as well. One system available but not “MyCampus password could used here is called STOP. be improved,” said Bertrand. “It is Security Tracking of Offi ce easy to fi nd out because it’s initially Property is a security plate that is the person’s birthday and that can Photo by Ryan Joseph attached to the laptop. Th e plate come out of any conversation.” has a barcode that is registered NEW POLICIES: Due to theft, new procedures are put in place to protect student users. Pinkney agreed adding that with STOP and serves as a warn- changes are planned for this sum- ing that the laptop’s ownership is the IT services, for fi nancial rea- “It is a crime of opportunity,” mer. monitored. sons. said Bertrand. “We are looking forward to Th e removal of the plate takes “We didn’t feel it was fair to Laptops have be- “Laptops have become a poten- adopting a system that is similar to 800 pounds of force and has a gel students to increase the tuition come‘ a potential tar- tial target for theft,” he said. the one in the banks where there that leaves a permanent mark in- fees,” said Pinkney explaining that However, the school has are a number of questions to go dicating that the laptop was stolen. get for theft. implementing this program would enough means to prevent this kind through,” he said. “Th e problem If the stolen laptop is connected to Louis Bertrand aff ect students fi nancially. of theft. Despite the cameras in the with that is that we don’t know if it the Internet, STOP will be notifi ed ’ will be able to hold information of Louis Bertrand, a teacher in the hallways, Gary Pitcher feels there of its whereabouts. School of Information Technol- theft is reselling it and not the in- should be a control of who goes in over 10,000 students.” Th e laptops and computers in ogy, pointed that out as well, say- formation contained on it. Th e and out of the building. While the change might not Durham College and UOIT don’t ing that the cost of it isn’t worth the safety of the physical object, that While the hallway cameras take place, it is a fact that school have this program, according to change it would make. being laptops, cds and fl ash drives, tape all the time, they can’t all be network is already secure with the Gerry Pinkney, vice-president of Usually, the reason for laptop is up to the staff and the students. monitored at the same time. How- fi lter and fi rewall that protect it. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 17 CAMPUS NEWS New do-it-yourself IT website lem. Before the self-help site was An easier launched a student had no way of getting help off -campus or during the night. Now with the site up and way to running, students have easy access to the information they need. communicate “Hopefully this will allow faster service to the students who require work done on hardware, because with IT those who have a common error can resolve it,” stated Suliman. By Brett Boisvenue Th e students are the driving Chronicle Staff force behind the service and the more involved they become, the Long lines and lengthy waits more helpful the site will be. If might be a thing of the past for there is no section for a specifi c students with the launching of the topic for example, a student can new IT self-help website. easily make a request for the topic Th e website was created to give to be added. students easier communication “We are partnering with stu- methods with IT and allow them dents,” said Suliman, “and not only to fi x smaller problems on their are students involved in fi nding own. content, but also determining if Available 24 hours a day and the tool is the right tool.” seven days a week, the searchable Th e IT self-help site has been system will provide students with up and running for about a week information on software problems now and Suliman has been receiv- right down to frequently asked ing excellent responses from stu- questions. dents. “Th e idea was to give students “Already there have been a doz- the option to help themselves via en requests to add information to an online tool,” said Yusuf Suliman, the board and this is during exam manager of the IT Support Centre. Photo by Brett Boisvenue preparation time,” he said. By giving students access to IT SUPPORT CENTRE: Mike Thompson at IT Support shows off the new 24 hours a Suliman hopes that in the next answers to problems, Suliman is day and seven days a week self-help website designed to help students with frequent- year the site will grow and be an confi dent that they will be able to ly asked questions about their computers, allowing them to fi x smaller problems. even better help system where troubleshoot software and minor a student can directly comment problems on their own. Hardware on another student’s problem or problems still need to be taken to question. the support centre, but that doesn’t not to cut down traffi c to the IT said Suliman. with it and will be especially help- To access the new IT self-help bother the IT staff . Support Centre, but rather to help Rather than eliminating the ful to those taking night classes website, visit www.its.dc-uoit.ca/ “Th e self-help tool however, is students get back into class faster,” support center, the site will work or encounter a late-night prob- support. Is the information you You get what you pay for from mobile learning fees neutral program,” said Groves. read online always true? By Matt Bird “Th ere’s no revenue made off Chronicle Staff the program. Any money I’ve gotten from a student I spend as Th e reliability of online sources is in Most students would agree wisely as I can on the program, that $1,500 is a lot to pay for a enhancing our service knowl- laptop. edge through training, buying question as bloggers continue to post Th ose students, however, your bags, buying the hardware, probably don’t take into ac- etcetera.” He says because there are no ple’s needs, he said. “Newspapers count that they’re paying for Additionally, diff erent stu- editors for the blogs, people just will be around as long as they are By Mike Terminesi more than just a laptop. dents pay diff erent amounts write how it is, and if there are still tangible and as long as profi t Chronicle Staff Durham College and UOIT- for their laptops based on what blogs with faulty information, peo- margins don’t get too small.” play host to more than 7,000 software is necessary to com- ple are usually smart enough to One of the more positive fac- Th e Internet may be a quick laptop users, and that number plete their program. Th at way, know what’s real from what isn’t. tors of the online blogs are the and effi cient way to access news grows yearly. Most of these students won’t have to pay for With a little research, anyone case of input or feedback. People and information, but how much users–students–have to pay as software they won’t use. can comb the Internet for the can have their voices heard and of it can we really trust? On top of much as $1,578 for their fi rst But it’s still a lot of money. truth, or at least replied to. Newspa- that, will the newspaper be able year of mobile computing. And, So why can’t students use their the truth accord- pers also give feed- to stand the test of time or will the says Director of Mobile Com- own laptops? ing to whoever I want people to back and input, but newcomer take over? puting Junior Groves, many of “It’s all about standardization wrote it. Know- start‘ realizing that not as effi ciently and bringing down costs,” said Th ere are many diff erent types them don’t know why the price ing when to call as blog posts, says of online news blog sites that allow blogs don’t have to tag is so hefty. Groves. “If we allowed students in the credibility Munro. people to post their own blogs with “When a student thinks about to bring in any technologies of these sites is take over newspa- George-Cosh the news they choose, although their Mobile Learning fee, prior we’d have to hire more people the trick says said the positive the accuracy of the blogs can often pers. They can work to this they were thinking about to support them.” George-Cosh. factor of a newspa- be called into question. together. a laptop fee,” said Groves. “You He added that students look- “Give these per is it’s a credible David George-Cosh, Th e Na- actually pay a fee that allows us ing to buy the software neces- blog sites some source of informa- tional Post technology reporter ’ to buy the hardware and split it sary for their programs would time to devel- Jeff rey Munro tion that has been said, “Time and time again these over two years, buy the software have to pay as much as quadru- op. After time, around for long blog sites rip us off .” He says the for one year, and buy the servic- ple what the school pays for the people will easily be able to dis- time and is easily trusted. People sites are hurting the business, es that let us keep this program same software. Groves and his tinguish what is credible or legiti- learn to trust their newspaper and mainly because that information running.” team have tried to inform stu- mate to what is just bullshit,” said gain a certain loyalty for it. Where- is used without proper attribution. According to a Mobile Learn- dents about where their money Munro. “It’d be like comparing Th e as on blogs people can never really “A lot of the time the posters ing pamphlet, only 59 per cent of goes. Th e Mobile Computing New York Times to Th e National be certain if the information being might be news aggravators, put- a student’s Mobile Learning fee cost breakdowns, previously Enquirer.” read is true. ting their own opinion into their covers the laptop. Th e rest pays distributed with students’ bags, George-Cosh says newspapers “I want people to start realizing blogs.” for software, repair and mainte- often went ignored. will remain the dominant tool for that blogs don’t have to take over On the other side, blog site op- nance, insurance and the opera- Th e pamphlet can be found spreading news. “Th ere will always newspapers. Th ey can work to- erator Jeff rey Munro said: “Th e tion of the Mobile Learning pro- in the Mobile Computing offi c- be a desire to have something le- gether,” said Munro. blog posts are helping the business gram, among other things. es and on the Mobile Comput- gitimate in your hands. People He says if they can learn to work for sure. Even CNN wants people “It has always been a cost- ing website. to get more involved.” want to hold something and pa- together, something much better pers will keep evolving to suit peo- could come from it. 18 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Student gambling rising Help By Brady Doyle a computer, it becomes a means to warning signs. but there is no shortage online.” for Chronicle Staff gamble, and a means to gamble Th e hints and tips the program Molony estimates he was won whenever you feel the need which conveys is to always put money more than $10,000 in the past Na parei! Manage! Verdammt makes it diffi cult to stop.” aside for rent, tuition or food and three years, but emphasized that noch mal! Oh mince! Gud nalo Problem gambling includes, don’t use the money for entertain- thinking big scores are a regular addicts Ishq Mitha Ho Ho! It’s the popu- but is not exclusive to, the loss of ment. Don’t use gambling as a occurrence is a foolish philoso- money. Economic loss is the con- moneymaker, don’t borrow mon- phy. By Brady Doyle lar partypoker.org commercial Chronicle Staff displaying Greek, Italian, German crete things that may eventually ey to gamble and stick to a money “I think the key to my success and French poker players exclaim- force a person to seek treatment limit by leaving credit and debit is that I didn’t expect it to happen,” Problem gambling is a ing “damn it” in despair after losing but along the way many relation- cards behind. explains Molony. “Getting into it serious addiction and can’t a hand. Th e only winner sings, ships suff er, says Chiasson. Feedback from the interactive for the fi rst time I was already ex- always be controlled without “Love is sweeter than sugar, yeah, “Gambling becomes the main program has been positive. Sur- perienced in the game and knew help. yeah!” relationship, it becomes a need veys conducted by the RGC and that winning is not a guarantee. I Th e Pinewood Centre has Th e ad invites viewers to get and often relationships with fam- Ministry of Health reported 84 per was responsible and haven’t let it been counselling all forms of into the game by signing up to play ily, friends or partners become cent of the students who partici- impact my life too much I know addiction since 1967. With six online poker, trying to illustrate the secondary or even unnecessary,” pated said they had an increased education and school work needs treatment centres in Durham ease to begin playing and show- says Chiasson. understanding of ways to keep to come fi rst and on free time I Region including 300 Centre ing it’s a worldwide phenomenon. In Ontario 18 to 24-year-olds, gambling safer and 22 per cent don’t want to spend every waking St. S., Oshawa, the Pinewood Although the particular commer- especially those who are students had begun using the information moment in front of a computer Centre’s goal is to help indi- cial is advertising signup at party- or unemployed, have been devel- they learned. screen.” viduals on a case-by-case ba- poker’s playmoney website, many oping gambling addictions. Th e Patrick Molony, a 22-year-old Diagnosing the diff erence be- sis eliminate their addiction. people have set up a real money Responsible Gaming Council says Queens University Business stu- tween a recreational gambler and Each week both a group account after playing for fun. Steve the main reason this age group is dent, has been gambling in various an addict is not always easy, but discussion session and a Chiasson, a Pinewood Centre becoming problem gamers is be- forms since high school. Molony the RGC off ers several warning meeting for a 12-step pro- Gambling counsellor, says there cause many have misconceptions has been an online poker player signs that can help determine if an gram towards recovery, simi- is a direct correlation between the about gambling. since making the transition from addiction is present. lar to the alcoholics anony- ease of gambling and the growth To help students understand playing in person because avail- Constantly talking about gam- mous program, is off ered. of technology. the risk involved with gambling ability. bling, betting more than can be However, initially person- “Th e risk of developing a gam- the RGC has developed the Know “I’ve played home poker games aff orded, gambling to escape per- al one-on-one counselling is bling problem is higher now be- the Score seminar. since I was a teenager, but now I sonal problems, anxiety or depres- done to understand the per- cause the ability to play poker on- Representatives visit Ontario prefer to play online,” says Molony. sion and lying or stealing to fuel son’s reasons for gambling line is like living in a casino,” says campuses to inform students of “Me and my friends have gotten the need to play may mean help and the challenges to over- Chiasson. “A computer is no longer the myths involved with gambling older and have more responsibil- is needed to control or eliminate a and to make them aware of the ity so it’s tougher to setup games, gambling problem. come before breaking the habit. “At Pinewood Centre we individually counsel those seeking treatment without Laptop usage scrutinized confrontation,” says Steve Chiasson, one of three Pin- ewood Gambling counsel- By Matt Bird tracted students. So how do the Craig Andrews. “Th e one main rule ror stories,” he said, “but in the old lors. “Although our goal is Chronicle Staff teachers feel about laptops in their in my class is that they respect the days students would talk about the abstinence rather than to classes? learning environment, and that ex- weekend or whatever, and there’d control the addiction, no one Students face many distrac- Despite frequent requests that tends to computers as well.” be mumbling; now, it’s like a joke is blatantly told to stop gam- tions in class. students close their laptop lids Th at said, Andrews allows his but I tell them ‘Look, if you want to bling. Th ose who are coming Th ey’ve evolved over time. when class begins, most teachers students to keep their laptops open talk, MSN each other. Don’t bother in for treatment are already Paper airplanes, spit wads and favour the machines. most of the time during class. everybody else.’” considering the need to stop hushed conversations have all had “I’m very enthusiastic about “It’s frustrating, but it’s a genera- Th e signs of a student not pay- otherwise they would not their day in the sun. laptop use,” said UOIT Statistics tion that’s grown up with that in- ing attention seem universal be- have contacted our centre to Today, in the classes of Durham professor Dr. Bill Goodman. Origi- stant gratifi cation,” said Andrews. tween classes. begin with. Both sides of the College, the University of Ontario nally with the Durham School of “Th ey’re adults, and they’re at a lev- “If they’re smiling a lot during a problem are addressed and Institute of Technology and other Business, Goodman was an early el where they’re paying now. I give grammar class then I can tell,” said we show why the change is post-secondary institutions across supporter of the campus Mobile them that freedom to choose.” Andrews with a laugh. needed.” Canada, a new threat to productiv- Learning program. Laptop tolerance only extends A passing colleague added Chiasson believes the ity has emerged–laptops. “I teach Statistics and you have so far, however. during the laughter that “if they’re ability to change is present in According to Durham’s website to pay some dues by knowing “I’ve heard people play games actually attentive then they’re not everyone if the willingness to there are 130 programs for stu- some formulas,” said Goodman, and leave the sound on. If I hear listening to you.” change is present. Gambling dents at Durham and UOIT com- “but in terms of practice you’ll that then it’s defi nitely off ,” said Most teachers accept that stu- becomes a way to lose aware- bined. never use old-fashioned methods Terry Capar, who teaches Con- dents are only wasting their own ness of positive or negative Sixteen of Durham’s programs in the real world.” temporary Management. “If I can money if they decide not to pay life events. require laptops and all of UOIT’S Goodman’s enthusiasm for hear them then they’re disturbing attention. Four strategies for success undergraduates need to have one. laptops even drove him to write a other students, and that’s not fair.” “I’m there for a reason and are promoted at Pinewood Th at’s roughly one-third of the to- Statistics textbook that requires a Most teachers agree, including they’re there for a reason,” said Centre. First, members are tal students on campus, not taking laptop to use. Goodman. Capar. “I don’t really like it, but encouraged to open up to into account the faculty, teaching Not all teachers are as forgiving He said that laptops are even I’d waste more time arguing with other people about the prob- assistants and graduate students about laptop use in matters other useful in avoiding certain distrac- people and taking time away lem. Addiction is often a se- who also use laptops. than schoolwork, however. tions, such as student conversa- from the people who are listening. cret issue and it is healthy to Th at’s a lot of potentially dis- “Students are easily distracted tions. Sometimes you just have to plow vocalize the need for help. by them,” said Advertising teacher “All faculty will tell you their hor- through.” Also new ways of thinking about gambling and new be- haviours need to be included in everyday life. Cellphones: a possible distraction Chiasson says that the need of addicts to gamble is put on par with essential mas to 10-year-old tweens owns breaks in between classes – they For another student, cell phone functions such as eating and By Lynn Wayling a cellphone, students here are agreed it would be rude to dial use isn’t the biggest distraction at sleeping. Chronicle Staff no exception. But how often do during class. But all admitted to school, her computer is. Laura If gambling has become students use their phone during sending the text messages while Herdman, a 2nd year legal adminis- a form of stress reduction Picture sitting in class listening class? And how distracted are they in class. tration student says, “[you] can pay a new method needs to be to the professor lecture when all of by their cellular device? “Who doesn’t text while work- attention [in class] while texting, adapted to cope. a sudden the strains of Alicia Keys’s An experiment conducted ing?” was Bobbi-Lee Lawrence’s you don’t even have to look at the Th irdly, it is recommend- No One or the thumping bass line with a random sampling of stu- reply to whether or not she texts phone. If you ask about my com- ed to avoid triggers such as of Flo Rida’s Low sounds. dents to monitor their cellphone in class. puter, then yes, it’s a distraction.” carrying too much cash or Th e teacher stops, everyone use during a school day set out to Th e second year nursing stu- Laptops are, in fact, a whole credit cards. looks around and someone sheep- answer those questions. Th e re- dent at UOIT doesn’t feel that other beast. Finally, the objective is to ishly reaches into their backpack sults ranged from sending one text texting hinders her work process. With messaging programs and counter high risk. Avoid asso- to stop the source of the music. and making no calls to spending However, Jessica Burrows, a 1st the grand daddy of all time wast- ciation with a gambling bud- Th e source, of course, is a cell- roughly one hour and 42 minutes year Human Resources student ers, Facebook, cellphones seem dy that may glorify playing phone. texting and making calls. disagrees, commenting, “Sitting like old hat. It leaves one to won- again or avoid driving home And in this day and age where All of the students involved through class texting is disrespect- der what the next great distraction past a casino. everyone from 70-year-old grand- made their phone calls during ful. You might as well just skip.” will be. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 19 CAMPUS NEWS Facebook has a new challenge ment the YCJA prohibits the publication of and a fair trial is in question, the online ted on a technicality. information, “if it would identify the child or users could be investigated. Police investigations can also be com- Protecting young person as having been the victim of, “If something is before the courts, the court promised. Police sometimes withhold in- or as having appeared as a witness in con- could sanction that report,” says Durham formation from the media for investigation nection with, an off ence committed or al- Regional Police Media Relations Offi cer Da- purposes. If classifi ed information is imme- the youth leged to have been committed by a young vid Selby. “If there are concerns whether it diately plastered on the Internet, such as the person.” aff ects the outcome of the case then it would identity of a young off ender, the youth could Its purpose is to allow youths faced with have to be considered by a Crown attorney be alerted that he is a suspect and fl ee. justice act developmental challenges a chance to re- or police services.” Facebook representative Corrine Av- habilitate and re-enter society free from the Identifying young off enders could also ganim issued a statement saying, “We may By Krista Paxton shadows of their crimes. aff ect trial participants. If the identity of a share account or other information when Chronicle Staff “Young off enders are not treated the young off ender is tied to a crime and posted we believe it is necessary to comply with When 14-year-old Stefanie Rengel was same as adults,” says Crown Attorney John on the Internet, it creates a visual image for the law, to protect our interests or property, murdered in January the Youth Criminal Arkelian. “If so, they could be tarnished and millions of people. to prevent fraud or other illegal activity per- Justice Act shielded her accused killers from tainted for life.” “Witnesses could be swayed,” says Arke- petrated through the Facebook service or the media. Or did it? Following judicial procedures and mean- lian. “Th ey could come to believe the ac- using the Facebook name, or to prevent im- Almost immediately the names and faces ingful consequences, the youth’s identifi ca- cused is guilty because they have seen the minent bodily harm.” of the teenagers accused of stabbing Rengel tion could have serious eff ects on his suc- face so many times. Th ey could agree with- Websites, however cooperative, remain to death sprang up on the social networking cessful reintegration into society. out really being certain.” an obstacle for the YCJA. site Facebook. As technology rapidly out- Websites are considered publications Aff ecting the trial could have negative “To take legal action the host must be paces the law, doubt is cast upon the YCJA’s and anything posted on a website is subject outcomes for the accused if he is presumed determined and sometimes the diffi culty in eff ectiveness. to the same laws and publication bans as guilty, for the online users if their posts in- determining who posted the material com- According to Canada’s Justice Depart- other media outlets. terfere with a fair trial and for the victim’s plicates matters. It has been an ongoing is- In the event that youths are identifi ed family if the accused was guilty, but acquit- sue since the Rengel case,” says Selby. Making it work with the students A hard night’s work and a pat on the back for RAs and the staff at the front desk. day students party after a week of made up of second-year students, for ID and Taylor packs up. By Mark Milner You’re excused if you’ve never classes. explains Taylor. By 10 p.m., they’re ready to do Chronicle Staff noticed how hard they work. In their offi ce, no bigger than a Of course, they’re not the only rounds. Starting on the fi fth fl oor, Th ey’re there when people walk A typical night begins for them typical suite in residence, the RAs people who work nights here. they’ll slowly work their way down, into residence. Th ey’re there when at about 9 p.m., in their offi ce on prep for the night. Th ey do paper- Th ere’s also CERT, the Campus checking to make sure everything a party gets too loud. Th ey’re there the fi rst fl oor. Like most jobs, there work, prepare any activities for the Emergency Response Team, who is okay. to get students out of their rooms, is ample paperwork to be fi lled be- evening, work on the residence have people working 24 hours a But as they start, they imme- but they’re also there to keep them fore anything can be done. year book and the like. day. diately run into trouble. A wall is under control and safe. “Th e most busy days are Th ey work a 12-hour shift, from Th ey walk around in pairs, car- damaged, a table has been set up Th ey keep things running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,” six to six, but are on-call for the fi - rying an oxygen tank and a defi - in the hall and beer cans are all smoothly, even on the most hectic said RA Anna Taylor. Wednesday nal six hours. Th is is to say that if brillator in a backpack as they go over the fl oor. Th ey call the front of nights. is pub night. Friday and Satur- the night isn’t busy, they can go to about their rounds and are often desk and begin cleaning it up – Th ey’re the RAs, they’re CERT their rooms and get some sleep there’s not much more they can do after midnight – but if something If you’re nice as RAs. were to happen, such as the fl ood Th ey both become all business in residence earlier this semester, to‘ people, they’ll when dealing with a situation like they would be awakened by the remember that. this, especially Stead. Th ey stop front desk. being friendly and become more On a recent Monday night, with Anna Taylor authoritative. He continues on at least fi ve hours to go, they’re rounds while Taylor goes back to absorbed in their duties: Taylor the front desk to check IDs. spray-paints plastic eggs with “I fi nd the guys respect the guy primer while Tim Stead, the other ’ RAs more,” she explains. RA on duty, sings along with a CD So, what is the best way to deal while he does his paperwork. with students in a situation like Typically, this offi ce is where as busy as the RAs are. that? they spend the most of their time “We kind of go hand in hand,” “Th e most we can do is talk to when not responding to noise said CERT member Michelle Jew- people, ask them to clean up,” ex- complaints or otherwise dealing ett. plains Taylor. “We want to make with students. Th ey get about three to fi ve calls sure everything’s okay.” Th is year almost all of the RAs a night, explains Jewett, but a lot of “If you’re nice to people, they’ll are on their fi rst year of the job. their shifts are downtime. remember that,” she adds. “After a Only Chad Breslin has come back Th eir reasons for joining are while you get used to each other.” from last year, making him the sol- much like those of the RA staff . At the front, the staff also works id vet of the team with three years “I was doing fi rst aid,” explains all night. of experience. Jewett, “so I thought it was a way to With at least one and as many “I love working with everybody get involved. as three staff ers at the desk as well on staff ,” said Taylor. “It’s like a big However, unlike the RA’s, CERT as two managers, their work never family.” is all volunteer-based, meaning ends. From signing in guests, pro- She explained she became an they don’t get paid. cessing applications to signing out RA as a way to get involved. Tonight, the RA’s event is egg- vacuum cleaners there is some- “I lived on my own for two years painting. Th ey set it up around 8 body at the desk all night. and never got the residence expe- p.m, in the lobby, by moving some As the night goes on, people rience,” she adds. “I love it. At this chairs out of the way and laying a begin to mill about the front lobby, point I can’t see myself not being big tarp over a table. smoking or waiting for food orders. an RA.” “You guys wanna paint some One student chats with Taylor and Stead’s experience is similar. “I eggs?” asks Taylor to some passing off ers her a slice of his pizza. loved being involved,” he said. students. “Oh, is that what you’re “Th is is the best part of the job,” Th e process to become an RA doing?” responds one. “Th at’s she jokes. is long. After they apply midway cute.” So, what is the secret to being a through the semester, they go However, they decline and con- successful RA? Taylor feels the key through numerous interviews and tinue past. is balance. “Th e entire job is bal- even a roleplaying session. Th en, It’s a common theme for the anced between being a friend and after they get hired, there’s a two- next two hours. Only a few stu- being an RA.” week training session in August, dents come down to paint some And on Saint Patrick’s Day, one right before the start of the school eggs. As the event winds down, of the busiest nights of the year, it year. Stead sets up a table where secu- seems they’re doing the balancing Th e RA staff is almost always rity or the RAs will check students act pretty well. 20 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Piper at the gates of campus Disability access is By Andrew Huska Chronicle Staff Deep beneath the feet of hun- dreds of students lies a system of not the pipes that helps UOIT save money on heating and cooling. Th e campus is home to a ground source thermal well located in the only issue courtyard in front of the UA and UB buildings. Th e system consists of 384 pipes that go down 213 metres. By Sandra Dogarescu Th e pipes work by circulat- Chronicle Staff ing hot air and cool air from the Communities are working ground and into the buildings. harder every year to make it easier Construction of the system began for people with disabilities. in 2003 and was switched on in People may think that having a 2004. disability is being in a wheelchair Overall the system has been but disability includes any learn- a success, said Bruce Bunker the ing disability, mental disability, director of special projects for the any degree of physical injury and campus. more. Bunker said that the school Aurica Cristea, 31,has been in doesn’t keep track of how much a wheelchair for 10 years. Over money is saved, but rather how the years she’s been having some much they don’t pay. trouble getting into places because “Th is building is getting what I they are not wheelchair accessible call 50-cent heat,” he said. “Mean- so if she has family with her they ing that I have to spend 50 cents usually carry her. on electricity to move some fl uids She says there aren’t enough around and stuff like that, but in ef- Photo by Andrew Huska places that are accessible to peo- fect I’m getting a dollar’s worth of ple with disabilities and the com- heat.” MONEY IN THE PIPES: According to the director of special projects for the munity should work harder to ac- He said that part of the heat for campus Bruce Bunker, the heating system saves the campus money. complish that. the buildings is coming from the “It’s not like there are only two ground and the rest still has to be people with disabilities. Th ere are generated. defl ect sunlight away from the sur- ginning. the plans for the system he was lots of other people and they have Bunker also said that any future face and absorb water, which helps “Yes we’re breaking into that, pleased with the school’s eff orts. a hard time getting places,” she buildings on the campus will be to cool the building. it’s not as expansive as it can be,” But according to Bunker, green says. connected to the system, but the “Th e building has this wet towel he said. roofs and thermal well fi elds aren’t John Draper, 26, is a graduate system may have to be re-calcu- on its head, helping keep it cool,” Rosen went on to say that there the only initiatives the school will of Durham College and was born lated. he said. is preliminary work going on, but take. with cerebral palsy. Bunker also said that because Th e well also does more than the school still needs to apply for Bunker said that all the univer- Draper is an augmentative of the nature of the buildings on heat and cool the university. It acts grants to expand research. sity buildings will collect rain- communication user and prefers campus the buildings are better a research tool for students study- Rosen knows something about water in large cisterns, and he e-mail, but if someone wants to suited for heating. ing engineering and applied sci- geothermal well systems. He co- hopes one day to run all toilets and contact him by phone his execu- Along with the thermal well ences. authored a book with fellow pro- urinals on that water. tive assistant translates the con- system, the UA, UB buildings and However as Dr. Marc Rosen the fessor Dr. Ibrahim Dincer on geo- But he said that although the versation. library have green roofs that are Dean of the Faculty of Engineering thermal wells. campus will take less water from Draper believes that anything covered with soil and plants. and Applied Sciences said the use He said that when he came the region, the same amount of can be done if everyone just tries Bunker said that the green roofs of the well for research is just be- to UOIT in 2002 and learned of water would go down the sewers. hard enough and works together. “Th e key to success is believ- ing you can make a diff erence,” World on a plate he says. Draper also has his own Campus Church website called Together We Rock and it involves quality, accessibil- ity and inclusion. He wants to make schools in- clusive for people who have dis- keeps the faith abilities and get the help that they need to get anywhere they want. “My experience has been that By Jayme Quinn “Campus Church also holds its although communities are taking Chronicle Staff own events such as our monthly steps in the right direction, there is With a vision to show Durham worship services, our weekly con- still a long way to go for full inclu- College the fullness, the purpose nect groups and bi-weekly prayer sion of people who have disabili- and the truth of Jesus Christ, there times,” Dutka said. ties,” says Draper. is no stopping Campus Church Th e group of students are also He adds that if there was one and all it has to accomplish. involved in events like Faith Mo- thing he could change it would be Since the fi rst semester of 2004, saic and Th e Holiday Food Drive the perception that accessibility is Campus Church has been help- which also involve other groups not only a disability issue. ing students across campus learn on campus. “My goal is that through educa- about God and how to have a rela- “Th is year we started Christian- tion and leadership citizens will tionship with Him. ity Explored which is a small group realize that accessibility and inclu- Travis Dutka, Campus Church geared towards people who are sion will no longer be labelled as member, said, “We have seen some interested in Christianity or just disability issues, but recognized as people start personal relationships have questions,” Dutka said. rights of citizens,” he says. with God as a result of the witness Like any group at Durham Col- Th e City of Oshawa’s Oshawa of Campus Church members.” lege and UOIT, Campus Church Accessibility Advisory Committee Th e Campus Church mis- faces some diffi cult confl icts, but will have a stronger voice in the sion is, “to present Jesus Christ as they overcome them and continue development of accessibility and Saviour, Lord and Friend, inviting to succeed. Dutka said, “It’s part of will assist the city in developing a people into an intimate and grow- the process to overcome the hur- better place for people with dis- ing relationship with the God of dles together as a team.” abilities. the universe as we act, speak and Campus Church has an execu- Th e committee has 14 people. pray creatively, with excellence tive team of students who love to Most of them are people with dis- Photo by Edith Zikmann and with the anointing of the Holy follow the ways of Jesus and are abilities, and they assist others TASTING THE WORLD: Sheila Emijjo and Kiran Spirit.” planning on many more exciting who have disabilities. Somjee volunteer to raise money for Cornerstone Th ere are more than 50 mem- events to come. In a way they are the voices for every person who have a disability men’s shelter to buy razors for its residents. bers involved with the many dif- “I can’t give away all of the excit- ferent aspects of the club. ing plans,” said Dutka. because they know how it feels. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 21 CAMPUS NEWS

Photo By Jonnel Briscoe RUN STUDENTS RUN: Durham College and UOIT students run to catch the 915 bus after a long day at school. Budget cuts service, money and the frequency has increased shifts, 24-hour service won’t be service and an improved schedule just not showing up at all. Com- By Jonnel Briscoe on major routes during rush hour, available. would be more convenient for fre- muters are urged to fi le a com- Chronicle Staff he said. According to Gooding, 24-hour quent transit commuters.” plaint and follow up on the issue Service changes for Taunton service is not a Gooding agrees so that it can be fi xed. A recent change to the Durham 915 route is as follows: rush hour demand right I can’t say the that DRT isn’t meet- New routes and service hours Region Transit schedule and the service has been increased to 15 now. Even though cut‘ backs benefi t ing the needs of its are expected to be introduced be- lack of service is frustrating for minutes frequency; weekday mid- it was available in the customers. It’s customers. ginning in 2009 including Finch regular transit commuters. Service day service has been reduced to the past, it had to “I can’t say the service to Toronto and service on cutbacks in December 2007 and 30 minutes frequency; weekday be cut because of only meeting our cutbacks benefi t Salem Road. March 2008 were a result of over service hourly after 8 p.m, and the budget shortages. budget needs the customers,” said “It’s a bad idea to cut back on expenditure and budget short- existing Sunday service has stayed “In the future Gooding. “It’s only service when gas prices are so ages. the same. more service will meeting our budget high and more people are turn- Some of the changes include Th ere have also been a few be off ered in the needs.” ing to the transit as their means of cancellation of midday services, ’ changes made to the Rossland 916 peak hours,” said Ferd Schmidlap Gooding says transportation,” said Moqadasay reduced service hours and fre- route. Weekday midday service Gooding. they are only wor- Karimi, a Business student at Dur- quency and the elimination of 10 has been reduced to 30 minutes Commuters aren’t pleased with ried about the budget right now ham College and a frequent transit Ajax routes. frequency, weekday service hourly some of these changes and are still and they will work on pleasing commuter. David Gooding, manager of after 8 p.m. and Saturday Service awaiting explanations for why their customers in the future. Schedule change updates are Transit Operations DRT Centre, hourly until 8 p.m. and the Sunday they haven’t received the proper Gooding said some of the bus- available to customers at www. said that some of the reductions service has been withdrawn. service. es from the eliminated routes are durhamregiontransit.com. Also, were made because there weren’t Also, buses on both routes have “I’m depressed about the cur- parked and additional drivers have customers with any questions and enough riders on certain routes stopped running at 10:10 p.m. on rent situation involving our com- been added to the Taunton route. concerns can contact the DRT cus- and the budget was suff ering. weekdays. munity,” said Joelle Burke, a regular Th ere have been many com- tomer service at 1-866-247-0055. However, there are more buses For commuters who work late transit commuter. “Frequent bus plaints about late buses and some Get your car checked and drive safely

By Tabitha Olliffe of Courtice, says sure in tires on money is inevitable. Chronicle Staff that keeping “Tire pressure is important because not a a vehicle, then According to Metcalf it is up with normal the tires become cheaper if the part is bought and Most students can’t aff ord to maintenance will lot of people put enough air in their tires and worn and have to the owner does the work. How- fi x their vehicles when they break make a vehicle it causes them to be all over the road” replaced sooner. ever, many students do not know down so some mechanics in Dur- last much longer. Both Metcalf how to do the work themselves or ham Region have off ered advice “It is key to get Paul Herrington and Herrington do not have the tools, so they have to avoid costly repairs. those regular oil not the only thing that is needed say that checking to take their vehicle to a shop to According to two mechanics changes,” she said. to maintain a car. fl uid levels, air levels and doing do the work. in Durham Region, small auto- Getting regular oil changes “Tire pressure is important regular oil changes will keep a ve- Both Metcalf and Herrington motive shops are the best place helps the motor run better and because not a lot of people put hicle running for a long time. say that keeping up with general to go for repairs because they do longer. enough air in their tires and it However, Herrington believes maintenance is important be- not charge as much as big name Paul Herrington, owner of Her- causes them to be all over the that when there is a bigger prob- cause it will make a vehicle last shops. rington’s Auto Service on Simcoe road,” said Herrington. lem, such as transmission prob- longer. Kim Metcalf, a mechanic out Street, says that oil changes are If there is not enough air pres- lems, spending a fair amount of 22 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Women take on a Women’s powerful stance on life Centre still seminar. Women’s Centre, located in the By Khadija King For Gibson, assertiveness is a portable directly behind the li- Chronicle Staff tool every woman should have brary, because she has had previ- and use. ous seminars there before. continues to “We all have areas where we “Th e fi rst session we did was in Some people are owls, some can improve fi nding our voice, November and it was on Healthy are turtles, and others are sharks. standing up for ourselves, and say- Relationships and the second one Cate Gibson wants more ing ‘No’,” said Gibson. was the Power of Balance semi- She explained at the beginning nar,” said Allison Alexander, the go unnoticed women to be owls. Gibson held a seminar on March 26, called Take of the seminar that some women co-ordinator of the Women’s Cen- a Stand at the Women’s Centre, are raised in an environment that tre. teaching women about assertive- makes them feel that they should Seminars and information ses- ness and when to use it. Gibson be defi ned by others, but not them- sions are some of many services Staff discussed the three main styles selves. Her motto is, “It’s my job to provided by the Women’s Centre. of communication and which cat- teach you how to treat me.” It’s an empowering tool for the egory people fall under. Some are Gibson raised many questions Women’s Centre to have seminars helping out owls, calm, direct and assertive. for people to ask themselves when that help women better their lives, Th e two extremes are the turtles it comes to assertiveness. Where particularly, learning to assert and sharks. Th e turtle is passive did you learn to assert yourself? themselves. students and timid, while the shark is ag- Who owns the problem? What are “Making a conscience decision gressive. Gibson demonstrated their intentions? to change your behaviour takes how to confront these diff erent ex- Additionally, Gibson has a set time,” says Alexander about asser- By Edith Zikmann tremes by using assertiveness. of assertive rights that people can tiveness. Chronicle Staff Gibson talked to a group of follow: Gibson is a writer, counsellor about 20 women who attended the right to judge your own be- and Pilates instructor and she is Th e Women’s Centre has and allowed them to give their haviour an author of an Afterlife CD and gone almost unnoticed by stu- own examples of situations they the right to not give a reason a parenting DVD. She suggested dents on campus primarily be- were in and she role played with the right to not be responsible that people read Heal Your Body cause they can’t fi nd it. them to teach them how to con- for others and You Can Heal Your Life both Since its establishment last front the situation in an assertive the right to change your mind written by Louise Hayes. September, the centre has been manner. the right to make mistakes Some advice that Gibson has underused, seeing about 25 to “I think it was really informative the right to say ‘I don’t know’ is to make peace with past experi- 35 people each week. On a cam- and Cate created a really safe space accept yourself ences, set boundaries with others pus of 12,000 full-time students, where everyone felt comfortable listen to your heart and think of when to use the owl in which about half are women, Map of Women’s Centre in sharing personal experiences “Asserting ourselves is an art in persona. accessibility is an issue. at DC-UOIT campus. or situations and gave valuable asking for what we want and de- To learn more about Gibson Many students feel the cen- feedback,” said Genevieve Haines, serving it,” said Gibson. and assertiveness, check her web- tre needs a more visible loca- campus. a participant who attended the Gibson is familiar with the site at powerfuljourney.com. tion so they can get help when Along with the food service, it’s needed without having to the centre can provide referrals search for the facil- for budget assis- ity. tance, personal “It should be We act as a counselling and Light a candle for more out there so bridge‘ between nutritional sup- women can fi nd it the campus and port. because it’s a good Hector-Al- thing,” said Crystal the community exander also Carsons, a Law and wants students human rights victims Security Adminis- to know they tration student. no longer have cal happenings. country in the world.” “I’ve seen the Allison ’ to take time off Th e letter-writing campaign Specialized groups, like the one posters, but never Hector-Alexander from school A burning was the group’s fi rst activity as an that Gokool leads, fi ll in the voids seen the centre when dealing offi cial student association organi- left by the general program. Th e around,” said Juanita Simmons, with abuse, violence or child zation and Ciolko said the group USA team is especially focused on a Nursing student at the college. custody. has a lot to off er not only political- the human rights violations occur- For new students, fi nding the Th e centre provides advo- candle for ly involved students, but everyone ring at Guantanamo Bay that are centre is especially diffi cult, as cacy and will direct students to who wants to speak out against in direct violation of the Geneva they already have trouble fi nd- the proper resources and infor- injustice. Convention, which established ing their way around the cam- mation needed. respect “What’s special about it is that the rules for the proper treatment pus. “We act as a bridge between there’s nothing really like it at the for prisoners of war. “I would love for the loca- the campus and the communi- By Amanda Allison school,” said Ciolko. Both the USA team and the tion to change,” said the centre’s ty,” says Hector-Alexander. “Our Chronicle Staff Th ough she was a member of campus branch have events cen- co-coordinator, Allison Hector- primary goal is to educate, em- her high school’s Amnesty group, tred on the recent violations at Alexander. power, and provide advocacy A burning candle is set among Ciolko didn’t set out to be the Guantanamo Bay coming up in “It’s a complaint that we get for all students, staff and faculty the strands of barbed wire. group’s founder. However, when the next few months. from a lot of students that are on campus.” Not a common image for some, she realized the campus was lack- Ciolko is still working on an trying to fi nd us and are not able Th e Women’s Centre is avail- but this symbol is seen as a beacon ing a chapter of this 47-year-old event that will include an outdoors to get to us,” she said. “Space- able to everyone and off ers a re- of hope and solidarity for human internationally recognized pro- visual display and petitions to sign wise, there isn’t much on cam- source library with books, CDs rights victims. It’s representative gram, she was at the forefront of against the improper treatment of pus, so I don’t know if anything and DVDs that focus on wom- of the way Amnesty International the group’s creation. prisoners. will be done anytime soon.” en’s issues. Students can stop by shines the light of public attention Canada’s Amnesty program Meanwhile, the USA team is Th e centre’s staff hopes to the centre’s alternative drop-in on hidden abuses and the spark of was started in 1972 by Dr. John working on a letter-writing cam- spread awareness of its services space to study, have lunch or public pressure the group uses to Humphrey, who was also the lead- paign asking for the prompt re- through signs, events and ads just visit. bring about change. ing author of the United Nation’s moval and fair trial of Omar Khadr, on the school’s plasma screens. Th e centre sits tucked away Now at an international mem- Universal Declaration of Human a Canadian citizen who was 15 In turn, the Women’s Centre inside a portable by the library bership of about two million, Am- Rights. Amnesty International years old when he was arrested off ers a free, confi dential food- and many students feel the lo- nesty International welcomed a is politically impartial, making it for war crimes in Afghanistan and bank for students in need. Th e cation of the Women’s Centre new addition this year, a Durham- open to people from all political is still being held without trial in Campus Food Centre is avail- does not do justice to women UOIT-Trent in Oshawa chapter. walks of life. Its main mission is to Guantanamo fi ve years later. able to everyone and believes on campus. Started in September 2007 and press for universal human rights. Whether students get involved no student should go hungry Th e centre off ers a wealth of led by President Ewelina Ciolko, Shanaaz Gokool, chair of one in campus Amnesty events or not, while on campus. Th e only thing resources to students of all ages the group recently completed its of the specialized groups that Am- both Ciolko and Gokool also want required is the student’s name and needs to be relocated to fi rst letter-writing campaign to nesty off ers, the USA team, said students to have a greater under- and ID card. Students can pick a more visible area. Many stu- the Chairman of the State Peace that the group’s integrity is the standing of the issues that exist in up non-perishable food ham- dents feel something needs to Committee in Myanmar (formerly main thing students should be today’s political can of worms. pers in private twice a month or be done to ensure they can fi nd Burma) asking for the release of aware of when considering join- “Be aware. Read the news once have them strategically placed the support and resources they two journalists arrested for their ing. “Amnesty does not accept any in a while. Try to be in the know,” inside an unmarked locker on need. writings about the country’s politi- government funding from any said Ciolko. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 23 CAMPUS NEWS Food centre at Rough registration for Durham College high fl yers on campus ery two weeks, or depending on their situation they can go Th ey were told they would receive Th e schedule also indicates that Nourishing whenever they need to. If it is an By Nicole Martinsen a two-year Business diploma and Friday afternoon as well as Satur- emergency, they would need to Chronicle Staff an Aviation certifi cate; which isn’t day and Sunday, the students will talk to Hector-Alexander for ap- what they were originally taking have training in Toronto. Monday for the proval. Originally starting off as an 18- the course for. through to Friday afternoon stu- “If we notice a student com- month program that expanded “Th e certifi cate in my mind has dents have open fl ying time. Th ey ing in too many times then we into 2 ½ years, the Professional no merit because the school hasn’t fl y on their own time. fl ourishing would have to stop them and Pilot-Aviation Management pro- been doing anything in aviation,” “It is all one of those too little, too see where their money is going,” gram has been causing a migraine he said. late situations,” Pitre said. “Th ey said Hector-Alexander. for its students. So Pitre took it upon himself are off ering too little, too late.” It depends on the person’s When the students arrived at to organize a meeting, putting the Th ey never delivered what the By Jonnel Briscoe fi nancial situation and if it’s a Durham College in September concerns of the students forward. students asked. It took over a year Chronicle staff single person, like someone 2006, few at the school were aware At the meeting were BIDS, Dur- longer than what was originally who lives alone and has a low of the program. ham College president Leah My- planned. Now he is trying every- Right here on campus in a income. Dave Pitre, an Aviation student, ers, Toronto Airways and other thing he can not to take the school portable behind the library is a Th ere are placement stu- was proof. He said students in the offi cials. Toronto Airways Limited to court. He said he doesn’t want food centre that provides stu- dents who work in the food cen- program all have diff erent titles on to, but if that is what it comes down dents with the necessities some tre. their student cards because the ID The thing about to, he will. of them can’t aff ord. “Th ere isn’t enough aware- offi ce didn’t have an offi cial pro- pilots‘ is we want to Th e students are discouraged Th e food centre was started ness,” said Jessie MacLellan, a gram in its system. and infuriated. last September and the Students Human Resources placement Also, at the beginning of the fl y so badly. “Th ey (the program coordina- Against Social Injustice brought student at the food centre. year the students were told that tors) just want to get it over with,” in the idea to create a food cen- Th e placement students are the program needed to work out a Dave Pitre’ said Pitre explaining that the same tre here on campus. Th e only trying to get out and talk more few more issues and for the mean- attitude has transferred to the stu- place it could have been placed about the food centre because time they would be fl ying. dents. “But what surprises me is was behind the library, said Alli- they feel that not enough people “When we showed up they in Buttonville and Canadian Flight they have the audacity to say we son Hector-Alexander, Woman’s know about it. didn’t have anything planned,” Academy, TAL’s sister school, in aren’t fl ying enough.” Centre Co-ordinator. Th e students hold workshops said Pitre. “But at the time we Oshawa are the fl ight training part- Peter Griffi n, of BIDS, would not “We wanted enough space for the Women’s didn’t think anything of it because ners set up with Durham College. comment or say anything about for the stu- Centre and also we wanted to fl y.” Pitre has also written a 14-page the course. dents to study If we notice a stu- networking and Now if someone tried to fi nd report, which he said was just to However, even though Durham and there isn’t dent‘ coming in too research. information on the program it is give an idea on the issues of the College is not providing informa- enough space many times then A clothing next to impossible because the course. tion about the course, Toronto anywhere else centre is current- program administrators in the Now the students have month- Airways is still giving information on campus for we would have to ly in the works at Business Industry Development ly meetings with administrators. about it. a food centre,” stop them and see the food centre Services (BIDS) have buried it, Th e latest information the students Loretta Lowerison, the execu- she said. where their money too, said Lisa Ed- said both Pitre and fellow student have received is that a schedule tive assistant to the fl ight opera- Hector-Al- gar-Menzies who Daniel Th issen. has been set up for the rest of the tion manager, said that the course exander is also is going. is also a Human Over time, Pitre and his other time in the program, whether they was a pilot program. in charge of Allison Hector-Alexander Resources place- classmates have endured disor- choose to accept it, and at the end “I wasn’t informed that they the food cen- ’ ganization. One student came of August the program will be dis- were running the course in Sep- ment student. tre. Th e food Th e idea of all the way from the United King- banded. And for the second time tember,” Lowerison said. comes from donations made by the clothing centre is to provide dom to take the Aviation program. the program has been stretched But she said the students who students, faculty, churches and students with clothing they may Another student overbooked his into the summer when it was not take the Aviation program would the police. not have and can’t aff ord. fl ight time because there was no supposed to. graduate with a commercial li- “Th e police are big on donat- “Most students on campus direction from teachers or fl ying Pitre said that even if students cence with a multi-engine rating ing to us. Th ey have been help- are wearing jeans and t-shirts,” instructors and now can’t fl y. Pitre have not completed the program it or they would receive an instruc- ful,” said Hector-Alexander. said Edgar-Menzies. “So the went months calling everyday for will still be shut down. He has not tor rating with a guaranteed inter- Th e campus centre also re- idea is to have clothing available an instructor and that put a halt to decided if he will continue with view. ceives food from a local non- for when some students have to his fl ying because he was not al- the schedule they have set out. Th e communication between profi t food bank called Feed Th e go to interviews and they don’t lowed to fl y without an instructor. “A few of the courses in the Durham College and Toronto Need In Durham. Th ey serve have a shirt or if women need “Th e thing about pilots is we schedule seem like time fi llers,” Airways appears to be blurred approximately 7,500 people per skirts.” want to fl y so badly,” Pitre said. explained Pitre, “one being forklift because the students have no had year. Th ey aren’t sure when the “We’re not willing to give up.” training. Th ey have got to be kid- suffi cient training from the school “We chose to help the college clothing centre will be fully Pitre was pushed to the limit. ding me. Forklift training.” to get either of those licences. because we serve all the food available for students, but they banks in Durham region, said said they are currently work- Heather Chalmers, project co- ing on it and have a few items ordinator for Feed Th e Need In already. Durham. Th ere is a lot of good coming Th e campus centre also re- from that one portable outside ceive donations in the form of the library and few people are vouchers and gift cards so that aware of it. they can buy the items they Hector-Alexander is working don’t get from donations, said hard to help our students and it Hector-Alexander. would be good if the students Anyone can access the food could help out too. centre and get food items they For more information stu- need. dents can contact Allison Hec- “All students have to do is tor-Alexander at 905-721-2000 show their student ID and they Ext. 3676 or just take a walk to can go and get what they need,” the Women’s Centre located in said Hector-Alexander. the Student Service Centre be- People can get food ev- hind the library. 24 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Devastation over demolition spent close to a million dollars re- build better facilities for people,” furbishing the non-arena parts of he says. Civic the Civic. “Ultimately one of the things Th e arena has been closed we’d like to see is that the identity since the completion of the GM of the Civic Fields is attached to Auditorium Centre. the university and the college” he Th e Civic was formerly the adds “So it is viewed as…. another home ice of the Oshawa Gener- footprint for the college and the gets als, who moved to the GM Centre university in the city.” when it was completed. McErlean says the school is in Kolodize says there is no exact the process of making a new mas- permanent date on when demolition will start, ter plan for the campus, with the since the city is involved with the possible Civic partnership being partial demolition and remod- one of the things that will continue penalty elling of City Hall. He does say to be discussed this summer. though, that the cost of the demo- “We’ll have a fairly clear idea by lition will be approximately $1.3 Th anksgiving what kind of things By Robyn DePratto million. we want to do in partnership with Chronicle Staff Th at number doesn’t factor in the city,” he said. the cost of a new entrance for the Th e Civic already has a history It’s fi nal now. Th e time has centre, which could cost the city of partnering with schools for the come for us to say goodbye to the between $750, 000 and $1 million. use of its facilities. St. Michael’s arena where Bobby Orr got his Th en there are the other various Catholic School for example, uses start in junior hockey. Th e Oshawa upgrades to the building that are the facility for its track and fi eld Civic Auditorium is going to be going to be done, such as improve- day. Th ey also previously used torn down. ments to the track and change the arena for skating. Th e school It has been talked about since rooms. In all, these additions could shares a parking lot with the Civic, construction on the General Mo- cost up to $3.2 million. which is used because of a yearly tors Centre began but now it’s of- Upgrades like these are the renewable agreement for school fi cial. reason the city is looking for part- bus drop-off s. At an Oshawa City Council ners to assist with the project, and Th e arena was built in 1964, fi - meeting Feb 26, it was decided Durham College/UOIT is one of nanced by the people of Oshawa that the Oshawa Civic Auditorium them. who donated more than $1.2 mil- was a surplus facility and would be Paul McErlean is the vice presi- lion dollars for its construction. demolished. City Councillor Joe dent of fi nance and administra- Th e slogan adopted for the con- Kolodzie says, “It’s redundant, we tion here and says that a possible struction was “Let’s build it our- don’t need it.” partnership with the City of Os- selves for ourselves.” But the land Th e rest of the facilities, such as hawa is only in the planning and where Colonel R. S. McLaughlin the track and the swimming pool, talking stages right now. He says helped do the sod turning will still will remain intact and still be avail- the school is looking to grow its serve the people of the city. It will able for public use as it has been athletic programs as the school just be in a new and diff erent way, Photo by Robyn Depratto since the arena part of the facility grows, and to use all the facilities by partnering itself with Durham closed. Kolodzie says everything SIGN OF THE TIMES: An Oshawa landmark, the Civic the Civic has. College/UOIT to help better the Auditorium, will soon be torn down and no longer will from the box offi ce over is staying, “It a great way of partnering to- facilities for everyone who uses adding that the city just recently gether, not only to save money but them. the words be heard: “He shoots, he scores!” Summer jobs are made to go...all over the world It’s easier than it may seem (students) have a memorable and it’s more than a working summer and make friendships Looking holiday for students. It can lend that will last after camp,” says a helping hand in future career Hochberg. choices. “ Camp lends itself to Canadian camp staff provides for work many diff erent career avenues,” a service of matching skills and says Hochberg. abilities with camps in the Unit- Many companies have been ed States with no fee involved. in all kinds providing these programs for Th ey also provide information students such as Swap Canada, about transportation, work visa, Gap Year Abroad police check of places and Canadian Camp It’s an awesome and what camp Staff . is all about. By Shenieka “It’s an awesome experience‘ and “ Well I Russell-Metcalf experience and you get to work worked at sum- Chronicle Staff you can get to work mer camps in with people from all with people from the States for With the excitement of sum- around the world all around the six years and I mer just around the corner, more and make a diff er- world... realized no one Canadian students are seizing ence in children’s was providing lives and their sum- this service in the opportunity to work abroad. Rob Hochberg’ “If you have skills that you mers,” he said. “Days Canada and I can teach to campers and you go by so quickly and thought I would are able to interview well, that it’s a great way to spend the sum- give it a try,” says Hochberg. will get you the job. Th en get- mer.” Swap and Gap year abroad ting the visa and transportation Students have the chance to programs range in prices from come easy, it’s just a formality. work in summer camps in the $400 to $2,000. Th e cost involved It’s not diffi cult at all,” says Ca- United States with the assistance in these programs covers ac- nadian Camp Staff Director Rob of Canadian Camp Staff . Swap commodations, visas and other Hochberg. and Gap Year Abroad provides necessities. How about teaching English work opportunities in the United “You have to stay on top of in Japan? Being a counsellor at States, South America, Europe, things and be organized, you a summer camp in California? Africa, Asia and South Pacifi c. can’t hem and haw because all Maybe even working in the hos- “ I would say that the main positions will be taken quickly,” pitality fi eld in Australia? thing that I hope for is that they says Hochberg. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 25 CAMPUS NEWS College is the new university By Amanda Allison started thinking for himself. Obay ceutical stance. entertaining, it boils down to the excellent option for high school se- Chronicle Staff put a stop to that,” written across Slowly, the questions turned business success it generates. In niors. Myers said the college wants them. into investigations by Canadian this case that means whether the graduates to “leave with training Th e theory goes that teenagers Advertisements also hit the bloggers. Th ese online writers only ads got more bodies into college and real jobs right after graduation will do the direct opposite of what airwaves, saying “Th ere is nothing fuelled the buzz surrounding the seats. whether locally, regionally or pro- their parents tell them to. How- worse than a child who won’t do mysterious ads and the pieces “I can’t see a short term, though vincially.” ever, the one area of their lives in what they’re told. You raise them, fi nally fell into place on Feb. 25 creative, ad campaign having such Th e college versus university which teens are still heavily infl u- feed them, clothe them… and how when Colleges Ontario offi cially a high impact on something as im- debate will continue for as long as enced by their parents’ opinion is do they pay you back? Th ey go announced its involvement. portant as enrollment,” said Mer- the two separate entities exist. Th e in their choice of post-secondary ahead and think for themselves.” Darrell Neufeld, senior com- riott. fact that one third of current col- education. Teaser ads like these work op- munications offi cer with Colleges Th e goal of the ad campaign lege students have already been to In a recent Colleges Ontario posite of the typical goal of adver- Ontario, said the ads have been was to end academic snobbery university reinforces the idea that survey, 30 per cent of parents said tisements to be simple and easy received well and that the second on the part of parents who believe both educational pursuits have a they would be disappointed or to understand. Instead, they stand phase of the campaign is now un- college is substandard to a uni- lot to off er students. embarrassed if their child attend- out from the crowd because they der way, with the organization’s versity education simply because Th e Obay campaign hopes that ed college. Th is kind of academic are diff erent and compel people to website added to the initial post- of old assumptions and their own students will evaluate their op- snobbery is exactly what the re- stop and ask questions. ers and asking students to think preconceived ideas about employ- tions and won’t discard a college cent Obay advertising campaign Th e unique approach worked. for themselves. ability. opportunity. put on by Colleges Ontario wants People automatically started Neufeld said, “Judging by the However, the reality is that 89 Both Myers and Neufeld say to eliminate. questioning the mind control Internet activity and media atten- per cent of college graduates fi nd they would recommend a col- In February ads started popping medication. Some thought it was tion given to the campaign, it has jobs in their fi eld within six months lege education to their children. up in primarily public transit areas anti-commercial culture jamming, been a great success to date.” of graduation. Th at means the ne- Neufeld believes that: “A college like bus stops and subway stations a resistance movement against the Th e problem arises in the lon- cessity to go to university just to education should be given every promoting Obay, a fi ctional mind identical nature of all pop culture. gevity of the campaign. Bill Mer- get a job is tossed out the window. consideration because it provides control medication. Others thought the campaign was riott, a Durham advertising profes- Durham President Leah Myers the skills and knowledge that lead Ads featured a parent and child started by the Church of Scientol- sor, says that though the commer- said that this focus on employ- to great jobs and careers. For some and with sentences like, “My son ogy, which has an anti-pharma- cial was defi nitely creative and ment is what makes colleges an students it is the best choice. Fitness grads make Choir sings out about needs

way to Guelph By Sarah Manns tinuing education is the Durham fall sessions. Chronicle Staff Community Choir and to keep the “We also go around to various program running, continued sup- nursing homes to sing carols at port makes a diff erence. Christmas time, or any other gigs sports, or rehab, anything to do J.C Coolen doesn’t fi t the typi- By Colleen McKay Th e main sources of funding that may come up,” said Coolen. Chronicle Staff with fi tness. It’s a good oppor- cal profi le of a director,uptight Th e choir is off ered to members tunity because it’s only another and stressed. For him it’s all about of the Durham Region including two years,” she said. dedication and remaining down We don’t see a Future graduates Gina Grdo- staff and faculty at Durham Col- Th e opportunity is new with to earth. lot of participa- vic, Mark Ross, Christine McKay ‘ lege. only 65 spots available. As head of the Durham Com- tion from students and Jessica Pragg of Durham “We don’t see a lot of partici- In order for students to munity Choir, Coolen realizes that and staff at Dur- College will be given the op- pation from students and staff at qualify, they must hold an over- it takes hard work and dedication ham College, but portunity next year to take part Durham College, but we defi nitely all GPA of 75 per cent and take to make a choir come together. we defi nitely wel- in the University of Guelph- welcome them into the choir,” said fi ve summer courses to prepare Even when the times get tough it’s Humber College Kinesiology come them. Coolen. them. important to remain positive. program¬. Th e Durham Choir has been “I was actually wondering “Money is always a chal- Th e program allows fourth- ’ running 14 years, since the fall of what I would do after gradua- lenge for a choir,” said Coolen. Th e year students of the Fitness and J.C Coolen 1994. It is a non-auditioned choir tion,” says Pragg. choir only gets as many people Health promotion program to for people of ages 16 and over. It “Th en this opportunity came that want to join for the semester, take fi ve summer courses be- currently has 80 members, but by and I decided I was going to which makes getting funding for fore they are transferred into for this choir are registration fees these numbers change according go for that.” the choir diffi cult. the third year of the university and ticket sales, which are taken to semester.. Th e program will not only ex- According to Coolen they try to program. care of by Communication and Without the support of the pand the student’s knowledge, get as many members as they can Th e new Kinesiology pro- Marketing at Durham. Th e choir community, the Durham Com- but will also expand career op- every year and hope for the best. gram focuses on understanding performs two main concerts every munity Choir would not be able to portunities, allowing students One of the programs off ered the science of human move- year, at the end of their spring and run every year. ment, including the areas of to go into other studies such as through Durham College’s con- functional anatomy, physiology, sports medicine. biophysics and biomechanics, Once the university program motor learning and neural con- is completed, the students will trol, biochemistry and nutrition, have the experience to pursue and fi tness and lifestyle assess- careers such as personal trainer, ment. wellness consultant, athletic co- Within the third and forth ordinator or cardiac rehabilita- years of the program, students tor. are required to complete two “It will give me a lot more industry internships. opportunities in that fi eld,” ex- Th is will provide them with plains Pragg. up to 200 hours of work expe- “I can still do rehab or per- rience, to give them a feel for sonal training, but I want to do the job, and the work that goes something more like sports along with it. medicine.” Jessica Pragg is thankful for It will be hard work for stu- the program. dents to qualify and get in, but “I like anything to do with worth it in the end. 26 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Bright light in Learner Support

to Success pamphlet, it takes only you write the test. So replicate the By Matt Bird one day for the brain to forget 50 test environment when you study, Chronicle Staff to 80 per cent of what it learned because your body and your brain the previous day. A month after are going to associate those condi- Test time is coming up. the lecture the brain will have lost tions with the content.” Every student knows it. Most most of the information–which, When writing a multiple-choice fear it. Some will manage to get usually, falls near test time. test, Clayton suggests paraphras- through it unscathed, but others Th at may not help students ing the options on each question. If won’t be so fortunate. who haven’t been reviewing since two options mean the same thing What sets the fortunate aside the beginning of the year. Even so in diff erent words then they’re from the unfortunate? Studying, there are still ways of helping stu- both wrong. If two of the options usually. But cramming a semes- dents deal with tests. are opposites, then one is prob- ter’s worth of work into one night Fledderus suggests maintain- ably the right answer. From there of studying isn’t enough. ing an even pace during a test. If it’s a matter of determining which Luckily, Durham College and a question isn’t immediately an- option is more likely to be true. UOIT are blessed with the pres- swerable, skip it. What about practical tests? ence of the Learner Support Cen- “When we doubt ourselves the How can a student prepare for cre- tre. Th e centre’s mission is to help juices stop fl owing. Our brains will ating something in an exam? students excel in their programs, shut down in the retrieval process. “Practice, practice, practice,” and part of that mission is teach- It’s keeping the same calm pace says Sidonie Mead, who provides ing students how to take tests. that’s important,” she said. tutoring to Programming students. “Th e term tutoring doesn’t She noted that, because of time Like Clayton and Fledderus she quite cut it,” said Brett Clayton, a constraints in marking, multiple- advises students to study from day learner skills advisor with the cen- choice tests are more common one. tre. “I provide coaching. Coaching than any other format at Durham “Programming especially is one the academic skills is my primary and UOIT. But not every student of those subjects where everything role.” excels at writing these tests. What you do adds on to what you previ- And coach he does. Clayton ad- can be done to minimize diffi cul- ously learned,” she said. “If you vises roughly 25 students a week, ties with multiple-choice tests? don’t get the basic stuff you’re not providing workshops, clinics and According to Fledderus, stu- going to get the advanced stuff at one-on-one sessions for students dents should start with how they all.” who need help with their studies. study. When reviewing key terms, She added that reading a text- His schedule is especially busy cover the terms with a piece of pa- book the night before the test is near exam time. Photo by Matt Bird per and try to learn which terms useless. Solving practice questions Th e same goes for Katherine fi t with which descriptions. Doing at least days in advance of a test is Fledderus, who also advises stu- LEARNING WITH A WINDOW VIEW: Learner skills so replicates the conditions of a preferable. dents through the centre. She said adviser Brett Clayton stands in his offi ce overlooking multiple-choice test. Clayton agrees. Rather than the process of studying begins the computer commons. Th e study environment can also spending the night before a test with the fi rst lecture of the year aff ect the quality of the studying. cramming, he advises students do and emphasizing school material “You’re going to be writing a two things. as important. How do students get past this? time. Reading the same piece of in- test at a desk in a relatively quiet “Make sure you get a good “Our brain doesn’t fi lter what “Repetition,” Fledderus said. formation day after day impresses environment,” said Clayton. “You night sleep and make sure you’ve information goes into it,” said Fled- She stresses the importance of re- its importance on the brain and aren’t going to have your TV, your eaten well. If you’re not physically derus. “It doesn’t know what’s im- viewing notes for even a little while stimulates retention. Internet, your music playing, those prepared and rested you’ve essen- portant and what isn’t.” every day as opposed to all at one According to the centre’s Keys things aren’t going to be there when tially handicapped yourself.” Some tips for Active children have fewer those summer health problems as they age trips abroad student who travelled to Greece By Shawntee Russell showing the future benefi t of chil- But he warns starting out with a last summer was pleased with Chronicle staff By Chris Lauder dren reading is often better marks lesson and building around it is not her trip. Chronicle staff in school and higher paying jobs the way to go, even once having to “It was amazing. I love Eu- Eight long months of school when they grow up. scrap a book he had attempted to rope’s culture and history. Th ere is drawing to an end. Th e stress Youth today are increasingly Bill Swan, the founding pro- write in this way. is always something to see and of major assignments that will growing up in front of the TV fessor of the Journalism program “You start bending to a strong do. I experienced something make or break a mark has many screen or the computer, but this is here at Durham College and a for- concept of right and wrong” often awesome and diff erent,” she students on the edge of their often not seen as the best way for mer dean, moved towards a new leading to a confused story line, he said. seats. Its crunch time, but in a them to learn. form of writing, children’s books. said. Ingrid Godman, a sales rep- few weeks everyone will be able With little programming for Th ough he always considered Book Expo 08, running from resentative for Ingrid’s Travel to breathe a little easier. children focused on education himself a writer as well as a jour- June 13 to 18 is a sort of trade show Many students will want a explained that her agency off ers most watch TV for entertainment, packages such as Contiki tours nalist, he could not always fi nd the for the industry. Its purpose is to well-deserved vacation. Europe much like many adults. time to pursue his writing enough give publishers, distributors and seems to be at the top of many to students at a discounted Th e diff erence is adults typi- price. to get any novels published. publishing sales agents a chance summer vacation lists. cally have a better concept of the Th is changed when he decided to get together to better sell their Allison Eaton, media relation “ Trips can cost anywhere fact that they’re watching for en- from $3000 dollars,” she said. to approach James Lorimer and books. for Flight Centre noted that Brit- tertainment while children don’t “ Many students travel to Company Ltd. with a book he had Swan has been given the op- ain, France, Spain and Italy are diff erentiate between the two. Europe over the summer. Th e previously written called Fast Fin- portunity to speak at the event the most popular countries that Th e Canadian Pediatric Society most common places I see stu- ish. and plans to use some of his time students tend to visit in Europe. says school aged children should dents travel to are countries like Swan was slightly surprised to praise the Canadian Review of “Italy is defi nitely on the top of not watch more than two hours of England, France and Italy.” when they did what he says a pub- Materials, a journal that recog- that list,” she said. television per day. She had advice to off er to lisher should never do and told nizes Canadian children’s authors, “Each of these countries of- After the sun oges down, the students regardless of where him they liked his book and would which is put out by the University fers a distinct culture including baseball glove is back in the closet they decided to travel to this like to go into business with him. of Manitoba. language, food and customs. and the homework is done, often summer. His stories are all based around He plans to release his ninth Th ey off er history dating back the rest of the night is spent staring sports as a way to connect with his book in November with lacrosse thousands of years as well as “Make sure your passport is up to date, always know your at the television until bed. young readers but there is always as the theme though a name hasn’t an opportunity to experience Th is could be the perfect time an underlying life lesson. come to mind yet. being in a completely diff erent facts about the country you plan to turn off the TV in favour of an One day a young girl said to He hopes it too will help to get environment. As for things to do on travelling too. Don’t forget older means of sparking imagina- him, “It’s not just about sports, it’s children to learn while they’re us- and see the list is virtually end- common sense goes a far way, tion, conveying information or just about life too,” the exact reaction ing their imagination. less,” Eaton explains. and no late night drinking,” she said with a chuckle. telling stories – reading. he looks for when he writes. Jessica Lee, a second -year Th ere have been many studies The Chronicle April 15, 2008 27 CAMPUS NEWS

Rock N’ Reel madnessstudents had their part to play too. Th ey were in charge of songs Student fi lms revealed, a songwriting competi- tion, and Foster described it as compete to win phenomenal. Th e winner of the competition was Cliff ord Elson, known professionally as J-CLIX. the Rock N’ Foster says the jump from do- ing just one event in fi rst year to Reel contest running the show in second year is huge. By Robyn DePratto “You go from having a one day, Chronicle staff few hour event, to running three days from 9 a.m. to well after mid- Contrary to what its name night,” she says. But she also says might lead one to believe, Durham that it really is a great learning ex- College’s annual Rock N’ Reel Fes- perience for everyone involved. tival isn’t all about KISS and Metal- Th e festival had several show- lica. cases that showcased the varied “Rock means something very music scene embraced by the fes- specifi c. If I say rock to you you’re tival. Th ere was the extremely pop- going to say to me, Led Zeppelin,” ular hardcore showcase, as well as says Tony Sutherland, the program acoustic, hip-hop and rock ones. coordinator for Music Business Next year will bring about a Management here at Durham change to the popular events in College. He says that the festival the form of a new name. Th is is is about all kinds of music, not just Photo by Robyn Depratto partly due to some trademark is- rock ‘n roll. WINNER: Clifford Elson (J-Clix), performed at the hip-hop showcase and won Songs sues with other festivals, but there’s Sutherland is the creator of Th e Revealed at EP Taylor’s Rock N’ Reel. another issue behind it. Rock N’ Reel festival, held this year “Th e way it’s branded people on March 27th, 28th, and 29th, Now the Rock N’ Reel festival has One of the most well-attended Best Durham Region Entry with think it’s only Rock and Roll” says and is in its eighth year. It’s the fi - become that fi nal project, and he events was the Film Festival Kill her fi lm Silent Echoes. Foster, echoing Sutherland’s insis- nal project for the students of the says it’s a learning exercise for all Th e Lights. Th ere were a total of “Th ey were all really really well tence that the festival is a diverse Music Business Management the students involved. eight independent fi lms shown, put together fi lms,” says Kim Fos- event. Both agreed that it was time program, who have an entire class Th e second-year students were with Ken Vass walking away with ter, a second-year student who for a change in name, to show peo- dedicated to it. in charge of it, doing everything the top prize for his movie “Th e was the press liaison for the event. ple that the festival isn’t just about Sutherland says they had a fi - from advertising and selling tick- Bright Side”. Th e second years might have hard rock music. nal project before he came to the ets, to running the events and get- Also coming away a winner was been the ones running the major- It was defi nitely a diverse and school eight years ago, but it was ting everything set up. Hana Halan, who won a prize for ity of the show, but the fi rst year varied event, and one that proves never a set event year to year. to be popular every year. Better accessibility provided at Summertime snacks duce,” says co-founder and store Durham College and UOIT Food-Land manager Stewart Clarkson. “Hav- ing the product creates opportu- push buttons to open the doors to ians. Ontario’s nity for the customers to get fresh, Easy access those offi ces. With Disabilities Act has to local produce.” “In the new buildings, as we create an accessibility plan once produce will be Th e program has not gone un- build new buildings and renovate a year and is obligated to post it noticed by consumers. According to Durham areas, accessibility is something publicly. better than ever to Food-Land Ontario’s website, that is given full consideration and Th e board of directors of the recent studies have shown that taken into account as we do the college as well as the boards of over 80 per cent of the program’s buildings renovations or build new build- both Trent and UOIT approve the target audience were able to ings,” Aprile said. “But as you can accessibility plan before it is post- By Colleen McKay Chronicle Staff identify the Food-Land Ontario appreciate on the campus it’s not ed to the website. symbol. Also, the same number has been all new buildings. We’ve got build- Th e plan put together by the Along with the squirrels and of people would be willing to pur- ings that are close to 40 years old.” accessibility committee was se- chase Food-Land Ontario prod- Students can also get accessi- lected by the Ministry of Training birds, fresh Ontario produce is improved coming out of hibernation for the ucts. bility assistance from the Centre Colleges and Universities as a best Th e program focuses on the for Students with Disabilities and practice. spring and summer. By Paul Bates Th e local produce not only freshness and quality of the pro- Chronicle Staff Learner Support in two major Students in the future can look duce. Compared to international ways, either indirectly through forward to better accessibility from tastes better than international alternatives, but is also easier on produce, Ontario produce only Accessibility on a campus as advocating to faculty or directly building to building, even to the the environment and helps local has to travel a short distance to large as Durham College and with the student either in getting other campuses as the committee, farmers. its retailer, ensuring that the prod- UOIT is not something most of around the college or getting infor- with help from Facilities and An- One of the province’s well- ucts are ripened while still on the students think about or will be af- mation in diff erent sources. cillary services, is currently pricing known providers for local pro- plant. fected by during their time here. According to Willona Blanche, an accessible bus to replace the duce is Food-Land Ontario. “Anything home-grown has For the many students who director of the Centre for Students current campus shuttle. Th e Food-Land Ontario pro- limited distance and time on it, will be aff ected when they come with Disabilities and Learner Th e new shuttle is expected to gram was founded in 1977. It has so it gets to the consumer faster,” through the campus Ralph Aprile Support, accessibility on campus start shuttling students in Septem- since expanded its target audi- says Clarkson. “Th ey know they is the person who will have a pro- has undergone tremendous im- ber. ence from homemakers, to ev- are getting the freshest produce found aff ect on them and yet most provements based mostly on the In the meantime, for students eryone, focusing on the primary possible.” will never meet him. Accessibility for Ontarians With who wish to attend pub events can and secondary shoppers in the Clarkson only has one prob- Aprile has been the vice-presi- Disabilities Act which obliged the take public transit to the college or family. lem with the local produce pro- dent of Facility and Ancillary Ser- college to develop an accessibility use the services that are provided Th e program consists of sever- grams. vices for six years, which makes committee whose goal is to iden- through the Student Association. al parts, including consumer ad- “It’s the advertising. Th ere him responsible for the buildings tify barriers, remove barriers and Students who have issues with vertising, retail marketing, public isn’t enough physical advertising. and the grounds of the college and prevent barriers. doors and anything else that falls relations and market research. Th e government hasn’t provided means he will have a large hand Blanche said: “We now have under the umbrella for facilities Th e program focuses on build- enough funding for it.” in improving accessibility during representatives on our acces- management, should contact the ing the trust of consumers, and Stephen Bourne, brand su- their time here. sibility committee from every Facilities and Ancillary Services encouraging consumers to trust pervisor at Food-Land Ontario Th ere have been many chang- area of the campus, college and help desk by calling the college at the local farmers, along with the explains the reasons behind the es to the campus, not just in new university. Each of those people (905)721-2000. food they provide. lack of physical advertising. buildings, but also in some of the represents their area and brings Student, faculty or commu- Several stores across the prov- “90% per cent of our audience buildings around the campus. forward barriers and we discuss nity members willing to volunteer ince have embraced the program. can be reached by our target An example of this is all general and prioritize how we’re going to for Durham College’s accessibil- Local produce store B.C. Picker- audience, women. Half of Food- offi ce areas have door handles remove barriers and prevent them ity council can contact Maureen ing Produce takes part in it. Land Ontario’s budget is devoted that meet provincial code require- in the future.” Wideman, chair of the Accessibili- “Th e customers are very grate- to advertising and most of that is ments for disability access, as well Th e accessibility committee ty Committee by calling (905)721- ful we’re a retailer of Ontario pro- through television.” as taking it a step further putting under the Accessibility for Ontar- 2000 extension 2174. 28 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Th e Flex Gym’s paid for: use it By Asmahan Garrib machines and ellipticals, as well Chronicle Staff as muscular strength equipment like weights and circuit training. Th e Flex Gym opened its doors Th e new fi tness centre has a nice for the fi rst time last September, view. Th e old gym was outdated. It but many students still aren’t tak- couldn’t accommodate the school ing advantage of the programs and population and it was retro, ac- facilities being off ered. cording to Roberts. Th e new ma- Students are busy with classes, chines are more up to date. homework, exams and jobs. Th ose Morrison was a member at Ex- priorities understandably leave lit- treme Fitness for three years and tle or no time for working out. But currently has a membership at that’s not the only reason students Whitby Civic Centre, but she pre- aren’t using the gym. Some stu- fers to use the Flex Gym. dents don’t think they can aff ord “Th e equipment is nicer com- it. pared to Whitby and the gym is “Students paid approximately better maintained,” said Morrison. $175 for gym use in their tuition,” “I would pay $300 a year to come said Michelle Roberts, the facility here.” coordinator. But while Morrison wouldn’t But in the tuition breakdown, mind paying to use the Flex Gym, the gym fee is included in the an- she refuses to pay for the personal cillary fees section. So students trainers. don’t know that they have already “I would love to do personal paid for the use of the gym. training and the other programs “I found out that the gym fee but only if it was free,” said Morri- was included in my tuition through son. “I am a student and I am bud- word-of-mouth, then I started us- geting.” ing it,” said Candace Morrison, a Th at appears to be a similar Biotech student at UOIT.” notion with the other users of the Roberts wants to see the school gym. A total of 49 people have make sure students know what Photo by Asmahan Garrib signed up for the programs, which they are paying for in their tuition include, abs and back, spinning, by giving them a breakdown of STUDENTS SWEAT IT OUT: Sean Chin (front) and Andrew Tomayer (back) work out yoga, pilates and boot camp for what the ancillary fee includes in between classes at Durham College’s new Flex Gym. an additional $60 per semester. the registration package that every An hour-long personal training session costs $31.50 and from student receives before the start of “I don’t think all students know gym to spread the word to other benefi ts like helping prevent heart the school year. Th at way, students September to March a total of 32 about the gym,” said Quado Ser- students because Service says the attack, diabetes and injuries.” people have signed up. who want to use the gym know vice, the fi tness co-ordinator at the gym is not being used to its full po- they have it at their disposal. “It is not being used as much as Flex Gym. tential. With summer just around the I would like,” said Service. In addition, Riot Radio talks Service actively advertises the “Working out helps students re- corner and after months of pack- about the varsity programs to Personal trainers are benefi cial gym by handing out T-shirts and lieve stress from school work and ing on the pounds, people are re- because they give an indication of help promote the gym, but Rob- holding promotions on campus. is a good place for students to meet minded that it is time to get back erts would also like to see the gym how to work out properly, how to At the UB cafeteria in March he other people who are not in the in shape. prevent injuries and how to use website included in the promo asked people to do exercises. He same program,” said Service. “It is Th e gym boasts equipment for packs that new students receive. proper technique, according to also wants current users of the a great lifestyle to have. It has great aerobics like treadmills, rowing Service. President chairs new advisory council matters that involve the strategic tribute to the planning and deci- lege leadership team, which will group I can work with,” said My- By Tabitha Olliffe plan initiatives and new opera- sion-making processes for policies be the vice-president of Human ers. Chronicle Staff tional policy and procedures at at Durham College. Resources. Th e College Council will have Durham College. “We have diff erent kinds of Th ere will be four representa- three scheduled meetings a year; On March 5 Durham College’s “We have three goals, our stu- committees and councils and this tives from faculty, four from sup- one in the fall, spring and winter, Board of Governors announced dents, our people and our busi- council will provide me with stra- port staff , two from administration with additional meetings being that it will create a new council at ness,” Myers said about one of the tegic plans,” said Myers about the and four students. called by the chair. Th e chair will Durham College. topics that will be raised at the committee’s duties. Each group of representatives determine the agenda of each Th e new council will advise College Council meetings. Th e council will be made up will create their own means of meeting. Leah Myers, the president of Dur- According to Myers the reason of 15 to 20 members all of whom electing representatives. Th ose Myers has hopes next year’s ham College, on matters of impor- for establishing the council now work at or attend the college. selected to represent faculty, staff council will have its fi rst meeting tance to the staff and students. is because Durham College is re- Since the council will be advis- and administration will serve for a in June of this year to get ready Th e advisory council will be quired to have a council that fo- ing the chair, Myers will chair the maximum of two years and each for next year and has hopes of the made up of students, faculty and cuses on the needs of the staff and council. student will serve for a year with a council being fully active in Sep- staff from Durham College. students at the college. Th e council will have a repre- chance of being re-elected. “I want tember for the start of the fall se- It will be advising Myers on Th e College Council will con- sentative from the Durham Col- it to be pretty open so it can be a mester. DRT drivers optimistic about future Bill Bodnaryk runs the 1 Simcoe, and has yet to cross Mark Frayne, law teachers at Durham College were certain By Stephanie Pollard paths with an irate passenger. He has been driving buses for that the laws of self defence govern them as they do regular Chronicle Staff 20 years. When passengers do become diffi cult it is when citizens, but were not sure if there was one specifi cally for the buses aren’t running according to the schedule. In cases transit drivers. Th e Toronto Transit Commission is trying to fi nd ways to like those, he follows procedure and gives them the num- According to Phil Mahar, general manager of DRT, when put drivers at ease. One way could be having them work for ber used to call customer service. He said that overall most bus drivers do enter into what could potentially be a physi- Durham Region Transit (DRT). of his passengers are nice, but if they’re angry, that’s not a cal confl ict, they must contact their supervisor who will call Th ree months ago, a study brought to light the abuse that problem either. the police. TTC drivers endure. From bloody noses to witnessing sui- “I’m not one to get into a shouting match with anybody,” “We don’t encourage them (the drivers) to get into an al- cides, drivers have faced a variety of diffi culties forcing them he said. tercation,” he said. Aside from that, there is no formal train- to take weeks off work. Brad Chapman who drives the 916 Rossland said that ing for self-defence. However, that is not the case with DRT drivers. Com- overall, he is treated well by his passengers. For Durham, each bus carries an alarm that when trig- pared to TTC drivers, Durham’s drivers have a totally oppo- “I’ve had people upset but I’ve never been spit on or any- gered immediately alerts the police. site experience. In fact, the most violent incident recorded in thing like that.” To curb the abuse the TTC decided to install cameras on DRT was when a passenger who claimed to have a weapon Chapman has only been working with DRT for three buses, streetcars and in subways as well as plastic shields forced a bus driver off his normal Townline route to Clar- years, but is optimistic about the future bus riders. that will act as a barrier between driver and passenger. But ington. One commonality between DRT and TTC is that nei- for Chapman, plastic shields are impersonal which could be Th e bus drivers of Durham Region have quite a diff erent ther company has a legal policy that protects drivers in the a problem for passengers who prefer interaction. It encloses opinion about the passengers. event they do act in self-defence. Both John Arkelian and the already small space drivers have even more. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 29 CAMPUS NEWS Mature students feel at home current degree combined with my that time is diffi cult to manage. years of experience would give me “Prioritization is always stress- Durham a complete portfolio,” said Carolyn ful. I have to ensure I put away time Brioux, a 44-year-old student at each night for studies and home- Trent. “Th is balance in both formal work because I am often chal- fulfi ls education and professional experi- lenged with a last minute hockey ence would allow me to move for- game for my daughter or overtime ward, without barriers, into more at work; my family always comes life-long challenging roles.” fi rst,” said Tissy Taylor, a 39-year- High school students today are old student at Trent and mother taught highly specifi ed courses, of two. dreams from communication technology “Work has to come next because By Rachael Coombs to analyzing current economic it pays the bills and for my educa- Chronicle Staff issues, which provides the knowl- tion, so making time is indeed an edge necessary for a successful ongoing eff ort, but worth it.” While the average student fi nds transition into post-secondary Th ough there are many chal- it diffi cult to juggle school with studies, however many mature lenges that mature students face, work and play, the average mature students did not have these fo- many would say that they have student balances all three while cused teachings off ered to them in more to give when it comes to proving that academic success is high school. their program. achievable. Ted Hamer, a 29-year-old stu- “I feel I have more drive than In today’s job market, employ- dent at Durham said, “Yes, they some people; it’s for my own ben- ers are seeking an educated work- have all diff erent skill sets than I efi t and nobody told me that I have force, which explains why many and half of the programs that I am to be there,” said Hamer. people are returning to school learning, they grew up with.” Many mature students would Photo by Rachael Coombs to upgrade and fi nish what they Apart from the fact that high say that satisfying an unfi nished meant to do years ago. school students have an advan- dream is the key motivation to tage, many mature students have a continue and strive for personal BALANCING WORK WITH PLAY: Mature students face “I would like to further my pro- fessional career and know that a full schedule for the week and fi nd and educational excellence. unique challenges in their new education endeavours. Little Th eatre Heroes in the making has big value face off for charity By Sandra Dogarescu By Melissa Bies born in England. She moved Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff to Canada in her teens with a dream to be an actor and has Durham College had its fi rst Attention students strapped been involved with the OLT as EMS Combat Challenge for Char- for cash and starved for enter- both an actor and a director ity Saturday, March 29. Krista tainment. Where in Oshawa since 1962. Watson, Student Development can you enjoy an evening of art, With a presence as strong as Coordinator, and Josh Demont- music and culture for $5? her accent, Stevenson feels pas- fort, Program Coordinator, held Th e Oshawa Little Th eatre sionately about the OLT and the this event at the Whitby campus on Russett Avenue==, off ers just opportunities it gives actors of as a way to bring students together that with a valid student ID (reg- all ages. and to meet more people from the ular priced tickets are $20). Th e theatre’s rehearsal area Oshawa campus. Th e OLT has come a long walls are a mosaic of old pro- Th is event is aimed at students way since its fi rst performance motional play posters, and she who are part of the emergency ser- in 1929, including various re- pointed out dozens she was in- vice programs at Durham College, hearsal and performance facili- volved with. but any student who has fi rst-aid ties, and having to re-establish Her job now as director is to training experience was welcome itself after dissolving and going bring each part and experience to join. on a brief hiatus because of the together to give a strong, whole Th e two teams involved in the performance. Photo by Sandra Dogarescu Great Depression in the 1930s. challenge had to go through three STIFF COMPETITION: Two competitors race to position She says her favourite and components. Th e fi rst component Before opening the doors at their dummy in the patient lift. Police foundations, para- this current location in 1983, most rewarding task is rehears- was raising as much money as the not-for-profi t, volunteer- al, once the actors know their possible. Th is challenge had to be medics and pre-service fi refi ghters all competed. based organization held its lines and get into their parts. done before the date of the event. are equally weighted and they Rose of Durham is a young par- performances in high school Stevenson cast Charles Da- Th e second component and are all based on information that ents support service which helps auditoriums in Oshawa and re- vidson in the lead role of Jekyll the fi rst challenge of the day was the participants have learned in youth be better parents. Camp hearsed in church halls or even and Hyde. the fi tness challenge which was school. Bucko is a fun and safe camp pro- the actors’ homes. “He has a wonderful speak- broken into fi ve smaller compo- Because this was the fi rst time gram free for children ages seven Th e facility now is complete ing voice, and will be a Jekyll nents including line drills, a Kaiser the event occured not a lot of peo- to 17 who have burn injuries. with rehearsal areas, offi ces, a set that the women in the audience machine, patient lift and a patient ple showed up. Demontfort and Th e winning team raised design workshop and 360-seat will love, so there’s a part of them drag. Watson are hoping that next year $1,378.26 and donated their mon- theatre complete with lighting that would like Hyde for a night, Th e third component and more people will take part. ey to Camp Bucko. booth, box offi ce and bar. too,” she said. second challenge was a medical “Hopefully it will be an annual A representative from the camp Currently, the theatre is pre- As far as the musical aspect scenario. Members of the Police event after this year and will have a went to Whitby Campus on Th urs- senting Jekyll and Hyde – Th e of the play goes, the score is lush Foundations, Paramedic Primary bigger turnout,” says Demontfort. day, April 3 to pick up the cheque. Musical until May 3. and romantic. Care and Pre-Service Firefi ghter Th e student association funded Th e team also received tickets to a Th e classic story of good “Th e music is such that it be- judged the teams and were scored money for the event, which includ- Toronto Rock game and the EMS versus evil ran on Broadway comes a cult thing. Most people according to their program specif- ed the food, prizes and the trophy. challenge cup, which was present- and ndirector Janet Stevenson, who hear the music really love ic-skill set. Th e total amount of money spent ed to the faculty. along with musical director it, and if not they grow to love it,” All the challenges involved in on the event was less than $1,000. It was a cold day on Saturday Norman Kitney and a diverse Stevenson said of the score. the event were challenges that the Watson and Demontfort believe but the teams managed to do their cast ages 12 to 84 are presenting Cast member Andrew Perun, participants practise during their that next year will cost more be- best during the challenges. Th ere their own version. who plays Simon Stride, agrees. school year. Th e challenge where cause more people will know was also a barbecue held at 12:30 Jekyll and Hyde is based on “Th e music is some of the most participants got tired was the about the event and more people between the fi tness challenge and the classic book by Robert Lou- best music I’ve ever heard in a Kaiser machine. will show up to watch. Th at means the medical scenario. is Stevenson in which a brilliant musical. It’s a mix of classical “Charity fundraiser is the most that more food will be needed. Demontfort says they tried to doctor’s experiments go awry in musical theatre with new pop… important challenge because it’s Th e teams had the chance to hold the event in the gym because late 19th century London. it’s just great.” important to raise money and the choose a charity. Th e police stu- it still feels like winter, but because Stevenson will have no prob- Th e musical runs every rest are just for fun,” says Demont- dents chose Rose of Durham and the gym was booked every week- lem bringing a true English fl a- Th ursday, Friday, Saturday and fort. the fi re students chose Camp end they had no choice, but to vour to the show, having being Sunday until May 3. Watson says that all the chal- lenges are important because they Bucko. hold it outside. 30 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS School can be aff ordable enrolment process can even be- of some schools, such as Durham plan before attending a class, ac- clothing and hygiene,” said Darne- By Krystin Spittal gin, including the application fee, college and UOIT who include a cording to John Milloy, Minister of ly Greson, attending Durham Col- Chronicle Staff the tuition fee and the campus Durham Region Transit bus pass Training, Colleges and Universi- lege for Computer Studies. facility fees. When courses begin, to students as part of tuition. ties. Students must seek alternative Acceptance letter time is here, students will also be expected to If the student lives too far to Many students are fi nding it dif- forms of fi nancial aid if this is the but once students are accepted cover the cost of required text- commute each day to school, fi cult to budget and save enough case. into a college or university, does books and course supplies. residence is needed. Th is is also money to balance the cost of living Th ere are a number of ways stu- that necessarily mean they can at- Th e cost of living is also a major costly. and their education. dents can receive fi nancial aid. tend? And even if students can af- factor for students. Being able to “Taking the bus from Pickering However, there is government According to Rose Rennekamp, ford the tuition, will they be able to aff ord the basics in life sometimes to Oshawa may not seem so bad, assistance available for students in a writer for Collegeview.com, stu- aff ord the necessary costs of living becomes a struggle while paying but it is. Th e bus is normally late similar situations. Th ese aids are dents who come from lower in- at the same time? for post-secondary education. and overcrowded. It is hard to fi nd available in many forms such as come families or who excel in ath- “I am planning on attending Depending on the choices, two a seat because the bus squishes so student loans, OSAP and bursaries. letics, music, arts or community Durham College in September, terms in a student residence may many students in at one time. For However, a student has to qualify service can receive college grants but I am paying for school on my cost from about $4,500 to $6,000 example, I didn’t even notice that for these forms of assistance in or- or scholarships. Th ese types of aid own. Even though I’ve been work- or more, according to the Ministry someone stole my laptop from der to receive them. Parent income do not have to be paid back. Other ing full-time for an entire year, I of Training, Colleges and Universi- right beside me on the bus at the and student income are taken into types of aid such as a student loan am still afraid that I will have seri- ties. beginning of the year,” said Keven consideration for qualifi cation. or OSAP a student will need to re- ous money problems. I don’t know If the student is within com- Serge, who is attending Durham “I am paying for college on my pay. where to go from here,” said Kate- muting distance, the price of trans- College for Graphic Design. own without help from my fam- Ontario does have many re- lynn Swift, a Bordon High student portation needs to be considered. Th e Ontario Ministry of Health ily members. I work several hours sources available to promote post- from Scarborough. According to the Ministry of Train- and Long-term Care requires stu- a week and am on a tight budget. secondary education and help College and university is one ing, Colleges and Universities, stu- dents to have medical coverage Since my family’s income is over with the fi nancial aspect of school- of the largest single investments a dents can expect to add $100 a before attending a college or uni- the cut-off income, I do not qualify ing in several forms, but it is up to family will pay for. month to their budget for public versity. A student must be covered for OSAP. I do not have any extra students to research these aids Several payments need to be transportation. With the exception by a government or private health money other than money for food, and use them as a resource. made by the student before the Healthy eating is possible

By Khadija King Chronicle Staff

Between heavy loads of school- work and not much cash coming in, it’s diffi cult for students to eat healthy. However, there is a way for students to eat healthier while on a budget. While the junk food in the cafeteria is less expensive, just buying a sandwich and bringing a drink could save students some money. March was Nutrition Month at Durham College, and the Market- place Cafeteria promoted healthy eating. Th ere were brochures available for students who wanted to eat healthier so they could see what was at the cafeteria. Also, the William’s Pub hosted a contest promoting healthy eating. “We try to make it easy for people to locate what’s healthy,” said Erin McKnight, the marketing manager for the Chartwells offi ce. Th e cafeteria has cut out all trans fat since 2006 and now uses HiLo Canola oil, which has zero trans fat. Th e cafeteria in the library has added a Freshen Smoothie bar to its menu, and the smoothies are less than 100 calories, non-dairy and non-fat. Students can fi nd the Wild Greens made to order salad bar at both the Marketplace and the UB building. Also, there are the Balanced Choice and vegetarian hot entrees that are designed by the corporate nutrition program. Another alternative is that stu- dents can bring in their own lunch and they can use the microwave. It is tough budgeting money as a student, so food should not be an issue. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 31 CAMPUS NEWS Durham prof called to council In his career, McAlpine has re- cil, McAlpine responds: “Certainly Durham prof ceived much recognition for his being part of any organization, you work. He has received the Police look at the culture, you look at the Exemplary Service Medal and values, of student success for ex- adds another Bar, a Canada 125 medal and he ample, and what does that really was made a Member or the Order mean and what do I need to do national of Merit of the Police Forces—an to live up to that? And so you can honour accorded by the Governor take that into any other organiza- General of Canada. tion and look for the same things recognition Looking at the recommenda- and start to create them if they tions suggested by the task force, don’t exist.” to collection McAlpine says that some of them McAlpine also added that the relate to the fact that the RCMP school has been extremely sup- reports directly to government, portive in his applying to be on the By Lynn Wayling instead of reporting to a police ser- council and congratulatory on his Chronicle Staff vices board, as is protocol for On- appointment. tario police forces. Stephanie Ball, Dean of the Durham College professor Kev- “And so now, one of the recom- School of Justice, says: “On behalf in McAlpine can add another item mendations we have to study is of the School of Justice and Dur- to his list of achievements. whether or not some sort of simi- ham College, I am very pleased On March 20, Stockwell Day, lar set up should be put in place for that Professor Kevin McAlpine Federal Minister of Public Safety, the RCMP,” he says. has been appointed to this RCMP named McAlpine as a member of “I worked police services Council. the newly created RCMP Reform boards for 19 years and so that’s Kevin is the epitome of integri- Implementation Council. one thing I will bring to this group ty and professionalism, and these Th e council consists of fi ve of fi ve people that no one else there qualities, combined with his ex- members chosen by Day as rec- has. And so my experience is—I tensive experience in the fi eld of ommended by the 2007 Task hate to use the word expertise— law enforcement will make him an Force on Governance and Cultural but working with police services eff ective member of the Council.” Change in the RCMP. board for 19 years, understanding With its fi rst report due Sept. Th e Task Force was formed as what their roles and responsibili- 30, McAlpine expects the group a response to the public interest ties should be, how well they ex- to convene this month to discuss in the actions of the RCMP after Photo by Lynn Wayling ecute them, those kind of things, a regular meeting time. He hopes a particularly tumultuous year in PROFESSOR PROMOTED: Justice teacher Kevin should help in designing how that the meetings will not confl ict with 2007 that saw the tazering death McAlpine was chosen as part of the 2007 Task Force on should be set-up for the RCMP. A his teaching schedule, as he wishes of a Polish man at a Vancouver air- Governance and Cultural Change with the RCMP. lot of the other issues in the report to continue at Durham in the fall. port and the deaths of two RCMP are around complaints process, “Th e School of Justice here has offi cers. discipline, those kind of things, supported me in applying and my es courses in police leadership learned in his 33-year career in Th e council will undertake the again, 19 years of water under the students and work here is impor- and management at the School law enforcement, 19 of those serv- task of executing the list of reforms bridge, so to speak.” tant,” he adds. “ And so I don’t want of Justice at the college, brings to ing as Chief of Police both in Peter- recommended by the task force. When asked if his teaching ex- to see a student suff er because I’m the table many of the skills he has borough and Durham Region. McAlpine, who currently teach- perience will help him in the coun- off doing something else.” Club prides itself on equality white males, 14-17 years old and By Jayme Quinn from middle class families. Th ey Chronicle Staff go looking for trouble usually be- tween 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., so it is Diversity week is not only about more diffi cult for the victim to de- race or culture, but also about termine who assaulted them. people’s right to be proud of their Shulam runs a program called sexual orientation. the Anti-Violence Program and Howard Shulam, co-coordina- it helps homosexuals who have tor for the Anti-Violence Program, been gay bashed or that are in an came to Durham College March abusive same-sex relationship and 28, to talk about the issues and ad- want out. vocacy that lesbians, gays, bisexu- “I started at the Anti-Violence als and transgender people face Program when I was doing my and what is around to help them. graduate degree and needed a co- Shulam talked about what op placement,” said Shulam. He words are acceptable on how to has been working there ever since address the titles. He gathered a re- and has many volunteers helping sponse from the crowd and made with the shelters and seminar’s the a list of all the names they thought program off ers. were negative towards people with Th e program was founded in diff ering sexual orientations. 1991 to address the problem of Certain words were unaccept- anti-gay and anti-lesbian violence able, like fairy or butch, and some and victims of these attacks. words had historical meaning, like Th e program off ers services like the word fag, which refers to the self-defence courses, workshops dried useless pieces of wood used and public forums, court support to burn homosexuals and witches. and helping victims report an as- “It is all about the way you use sault to the police. the word in context,” said Shulam. Th eir services are for victims Photo by Jayme Quinn A word like queer could be used as of hate-motivated violence based harmless play and then be turned on the sexuality of the individual, DIVERSITY WEEK SPEAKS OUT: Howard Shulam, anti-violence program co-ordinator around and used as a form of ha- people who are in abusive same- in Toronto, speaks to students as part of Diversity Week. The program offers self- tred. sex relationships and Toronto’s defence courses, workshops and court support to victims of hate-motivated violence. Shulam said there have been lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- 58 cases of gay bashing that have gender communities. been reported in the Toronto area Durham College’s SA club gay students and members of the taking a stand on issues. Th e Anti-Violence Program has Pride had both its president and community to learn and discuss Pride looks forward to activities and Guelph. None of those cases many connections with diff erent has seen a trial. He used two cases club collaboration manager at in a social environment. Th e group within the community. “Pride will shelters for homosexuals, especial- the seminar. A group of students provides a mix of social program- be doing the AIDS walk in May,” of gay bashing to describe how ly youths, who have been kicked homosexuals can protect them- started Pride in October 2005 at ming, like movie nights and din- said Colin Boucher, a second year out of their homes and schools be- Durham College for lesbian and ners, and social actions, such as journalism student. selves from bashers -- usually cause of their sexuality. 32 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Volunteers reach out with Rotaract porary homes for people in need. “Our members have to keep A group in mind that this is a club about self reward. You will give, but you won’t receive anything in return,” that raises said Jennifer Foden, secretary and one of the four executive members of Rotaract. money for In this group, students learn how to provide for other people who may need something that can easily be provided for them charities through fundraising events. “Th e youth of today have a By Krystin Spittal strong sense of the importance Chronicle Staff of social responsibility. Rotaract allows for university and college In the halls of Durham College students to participate and make a and UOIT, there are posters on diff erence locally as well as inter- the wall referring to Rotaract. But nationally,” said Ashley Sullivan, many students have not actually president of Rotaract. looked into what that word means Rotaract also encourages stu- or why those posters line the hall- dents to participate in campus ways in the school. activities that create and build on Rotaract is an organization that friendships with new people and is run by volunteers. It is Durham experience new activities. College, UOIT and Trent at Dur- “Rotaract is a great way to get ham’s own branch of an organiza- involved on campus, and help tion called Rotary International. make a diff erence in the world,” Rotary provides people, or in said Matt Wilson, vice-president. this case students, with the oppor- More specifi cally to an institu- tunity to experience the feeling of tion serving three schools in it, volunteer services. Rotary has a Rotaract allows the three schools high ethical standard for its mem- to connect with each other and bers, not only in Durham Region, students learn to selfl essly give to but also around the world. others. Th e Rotary Club in Chicago “Rotaract is a great way for stu- was the fi rst club formed. It began dents of the three institutions to in 1905. A lawyer named Paul Har- unite and help the less fortunate in ris and his three friends, wanted Photo by Krystin Spittal the world. Th ere is so much suff er- to recreate the same feeling they ing in this world that if we as stu- had experienced when they were dents and a club as a whole, can growing up in a small town before SMILING FACES OF ROTARACT: Jennifer Foden, Ashley Sullivan, Matt Wilson and An- help to alleviate that suff ering even moving to a big city for work. Th e gela Heagle are the executive members of the volunteer organization. in the smallest amount. Th en this men met weekly in their offi ces in is not only a worthwhile cause, but a rotation. Th is is where the orga- Since it is the same organization, and international charities. night on March 13 Rotaract raised one that is imperative,” said Angela nization got its name. the morals, views and goals are ex- Along with a bake sale held at almost $800 with Pub Night for Heagle, treasurer. Durham College, UOIT and actly the same, but the club is run Durham College in Febuary of this Shelter Box. Th e money will be do- Rotaract will continue to raise Trent at Durham have a branch of by students. Th e objective of the year to raise funds for the Student nated to homeless shelters in Dur- money for charities and volunteer this organization called Rotaract. group is to raise money for local Nutrition Program, during a pub ham Region to help provide tem- in the community. Drivers beware of bad weather and the elderly By Cotey Paterson come every other day to help with those collisions than older driv- Chronicle Staff his recovery. Th e elderly man is ers, even though the 55 and older healthy and no charges were fi led. age group drove more than three Young and old drivers have Jim Bell, a driving instructor for times the number of kilometres. been getting into car crashes Pro Line in Lindsay, believes ev- Other issues like the snow- caused by human error and bad eryone should be retested for their plows for the Kawartha Lakes weather since vehicles were in- licence every fi ve years, seniors region being on strike may have vented. especially, and training should be also contributed to the problem, One young man had to expe- mandatory. according to Glover and Bell. Cars rience this for himself March 12 line the ditches on a snowy day when a car driven by an elderly I had one stu- and crashes are frequent. man swerved into his lane sud- “I had one student about a year denly causing a head-on collision. dent‘ about a year ago. She had an accident where Robert Glover, a 17-year-old ago ... She hit a she killed a girl,” Bell explained. high school student from Fenelon little girl on a bi- “But it wasn’t her fault. She hit a lit- Falls, was in the hospital for several tle girl on a bicycle and killed her.” days after having surgery on his leg cycle and killed He wouldn’t give any other in- and arm. His injuries were numer- her. formation about the student or de- ous and he is still recovering. tails on the incident. Driving in bad weather should “I don’t really remember much,” Jim Bell’ Glover said. “I was coming in and be avoided unless absolutely nec- out of it and didn’t know exactly essary, says Bell. Speed limits are where I was and what was hap- “You’d be surprised how many for optimum conditions. He sug- pening.” seniors we get that come to brush gests buying winter tires. Th e accident was caused by bad up to be retested because driver “Th e No. 1 thing with a student weather, but according to Glover, training didn’t exist when they got is to teach them how to observe,” it was partially the elderly man’s their licence,” said Bell. “Some of said Bell. “Th is is the biggest prob- fault. He veered into the wrong the seniors don’t know what the lem with people today – they don’t lane before Glover could react. lines on the road are for, so you observe what’s going on. Because “After, I was thinking I wasn’t throw them into a situation where the roads are so darn busy they’re in a good position,” he added. “I there’s multiple lanes and they always missing something. Obser- was thinking, wow, I’m lucky to be don’t know what they’re doing.” vation is so important.” alive.” In recent years there have been It’s important to pay attention, Photo by Cotey Paterson Glover is currently in a wheel- about 156,000 crashes each year observe cars and pedestrians, chair and taking various pain kill- in Canada, according to Statistics scan intersections, watch for signs Canada. Th ere were 50 per cent and slow down when necessary, WHEELCHAIR BOUND: Robert Glover, 17, relaxing at ers and antibiotics. He has nurses home a week after the crash. and other homecare professionals more young drivers involved in he says. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 33 CAMPUS NEWS From small to Grandview By Paul Bates the many programs running as Chronicle Staff well as raising funding for many of the site’s upgrades. Grandview Children’s Centre, Some of the fundraising events with a long-standing history in the the centre is involved in are a City of Oshawa, opened in 1954 charity golf tournament held ev- as the Simcoe Hall Crippled Chil- ery July, as well as a bonspiel in dren’s Centre. the fall. Other major events often Th e centre has grown to include donate some of their proceeds the Oshawa site along with a site in to Grandview. One of the major Ajax and one in Port Perry. events outside of Grandview is the Th e centre was originally lo- Oshawa Autofest. cated a mere three blocks from One of the centre’s programs its current location and happened has an upcoming anniversary. Th e to be on a fl ood plain. Th erefore a adolescent programs for youth new location was built by the Sim- with disabilities, teen group will be coe Hall Women’s Auxiliary and celebrating its 15th year. opened in November 1983. Th e group is a youth drop-in Th e mission of the centre is program where young adults ages to provide a range of services to 13 to 21, with physical and mental families and children with spe- disabilities come together in a so- cial needs in Durham Region to cial setting to learn to feel comfort- Photo by Paul Bates achieve success by off ering pro- able interacting with people who grams for diff erent ages. do and do not have disabilities. Since originally opening its IN TIME OF CELEBRATION: Ralph and Bee Campbell, founders of Campbell’s Chil- Th e group holds events like bingo doors 17,000 children have ben- dren’s school, located at the Oshawa site of Grandview Children’s Centre. nights, movie nights and even ka- efi ted from the services off ered, raoke events. which are broken into the catego- ogy, speech-language pathology, who had cerebral palsy to reduce current and future needs of the Another program that attempts ries of all ages, preschool, school occupational therapy, physiother- the constant travel to Toronto. children and families of Durham to get the youth clientele of the age and adolescents. apy and even family support ser- In 1995 the Grandview Chil- Region. Our goal is to raise funds centre involved is the Youth Ad- Grandview Children’s Centre is vices, such as counsellors to help dren’s Foundation was registered to provide fi nancial assistance to visory Council, a group of former made up of the rehabilitation clin- families deal with the stress of hav- as an offi cial charity in Ontario. support the programs and servic- and current Grandview clients, ic, Campbell’s Children’s School ing a child with special needs. Th e foundation is overseen by an es for Grandview kids.” aged 13 to 29, with the main goal and the Grandview Children’s Campbell’s Children school, 11 member volunteer board of di- Th e foundation offi ce is located of advising the Grandview ado- Foundation. which has an enrolment of about rectors, which has a mission state- in the Oshawa site and headed up lescent team on programming as Th e rehabilitation clinic off ers 25 students, was named after ment of its own. by Pam McColl, who has the main well as operating some social and clients with disabilities access to Ralph and Bee Campbell who “Grandview Children’s Foun- responsibility for getting corporate recreational functions of the drop medical services such as audiol- started a play group for their child dation is committed to help meet and personal donations that keep in program. Gun ban for Durham? A walk that could

By Thomas Cranston change the world Chronicle Staff By Asmahan Garrib to join can. Last year more than Toronto Mayor David Miller has Chronicle Staff 70,000 participants includ- long called for a handgun ban that ing Premier Dalton McGuinty would come in eff ect for Toronto, Students collecting dona- walked. which includes Durham Region. tions for the World Partnership Th e Aga Khan Foundation Whether a ban is enacted re- Walk are raising money and Canada primarily promotes the mains to be seen. However if it awareness to fi ght global pov- walk through a website, ads in does, don’t expect signifi cant de- erty. newspapers and word of mouth creases in gun crime and violence, Th e walk is Canada’s largest from volunteers known as am- several people or own guns. annual event dedicated to this bassadors. Th ere are more than Durham Region has several cause. Since its start 24 years 2,000 ambassadors who spread shooting ranges and clubs such as ago, it has raised $40 million the word and help during the the Marksman Club and the Os- to support global development event, according to Morrow. hawa Skeet and Gun Club. Th ere projects and promote self-suf- Companies and schools can are also stores in the region that Photo by Thomas Cranston fi ciency. create ambassador teams that sell new and used fi rearms such as IS IT REAL OF FAKE?: A toy version of the gun that “Poverty is one of the most compete to raise money and Williams’ Arms. could be banned in Toronto and Durham Region. pressing issues of our time,” said win prizes. Durham Regional Police me- Jennifer Morrow, manager of In addition to helping the dia relations spokesperson Dave communications for the World less fortunate, ambassadors re- Selby said in an e-mail that police is to blame for the majority of knives are the easier to get and Partnership Walk and Aga Khan ceive gifts and qualify for prizes cannot speculate on what eff ect, if murders. Registered gun owners just as dangerous, Selby added. Foundation Canada. that are donated by sponsors. any, a ban might have in Durham know how to handle a handgun “Knives are used more often than His Highness Aga Khan is a After raising $100, participants Region. and would not accidentally miss any type of gun in serious off ences spiritual leader for the Ismaili receive a T-shirt and are entered “A ban wouldn’t mean every a target. Smuggled weapons into already,” he said. Muslims and chairman of the in a draw to win a portable DVD single handgun in Canada would Canada and theft of legal fi rearms According to Statistics Canada, Aga Khan Foundation. Th e walk player. disappear overnight. In fact, many are the only two ways to get your teenagers being accused of fi re- is an initiative of the foundation, Th e more money raised the handguns are smuggled into Can- hands on a weapon without regis- arm crimes aged 12 to 17 , have a non-religious, registered Ca- more expensive the gifts and ada from the United States and a tering for it. increased in three of the last four nadian charity. prizes and the more chances to ban wouldn’t stop that,” he said. Jerry Gagnon, an employee at years, mainly from robberies. Nine Canadian cities, Vic- win. Laptops, camcorders and Britain, Jamaica and Australia Gagnon Sports in Oshawa said Th e Toronto Police Service es- toria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Ipods are prizes for anyone who are among various countries that in a telephone call that, “A ban timates 30 to 50 per cent of gun Calgary, London, Kitchener, raises $250 to $750. Th e grand have instituted handgun bans and wouldn’t eff ect us because we crimes involve legally registered, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal prize draw is a 2008 Honda Ac- the results haven’t been as favour- don’t sell handguns. but stolen fi rearms. Automatic participate in the walk. Together cord LX. Anyone who raises at able as one might assume, accord- But I do think they (the govern- weapons are prohibited and there they raised $5 million last year, least $1,000 is entered in the ing to the Offi cial Home Offi ce ment) are going after the wrong are restrictions on weapons used according to Morrow. draw to win the car. Statistics in the United Kingdom people and they should enforce in target shooting in Ontario. Th is year the walk takes place Dynasty Furniture along with which reports crimes involving the laws better.” Gagnon Sports Th e public might become safer May 25 at 11 a.m. In Toronto, the other companies like Scotia handguns have doubled since does not sell handguns but they from gun crimes if a nationwide walk stretches fi ve kilometres Bank, Mayfi eld Toyota and Mid- handguns were banned 10 years do sell hunting fi rearms. handgun ban does come into ef- starting at MetroHall on John town Honda sponsor the walk ago. Pellet, paint and air guns ac- fect, but as Selby said, “Th e po- Street and following Univer- and donate prizes. Dynasty Fur- Gun owners may feel they’re count for half of the weapons used lice are in favour of anything that sity Avenue and then back. Th e niture has taken part in the walk being unjustifi ably targeted if a in reported gun incidents, which would remove dangerous weap- streets are closed during the for at least the last three years ban is introduced. Gun enthusi- might lower the impact of a possi- ons from the hands of criminals, event and anyone who wants and contributed $25,000 . asts will say the killer, not the gun ble handgun ban. Anything can be but the debate continues if a ban a weapon and it just so happens would help that.” 34 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS CAS opens new building

By Nathaniel Smith Chronicle Staff

A change of scenery is im- minent after a $13-million project by Durham Children’s Aid Society has created a Photo by Rachael Coombs 105,000-square-foot building at 1320 Airport Blvd. SMALL BUSINESS: Millwork Home Centre, established 1958, has a variety of clients ranging from contractors to Originally Durham CAS do-it-yourself home owners. had three buildings in diff er- ent locations, including Ajax, the Midtown Mall and a main offi ce on 555 Rossland and Stevenson, which is currently leased. In June all the offi ces Small business, big heart will be merged into the new building. By Rachael Coombs have as much buying power,” said the only way to get what you need It is a growing trend for business Th e move has been a pro- Chronicle Staff Dave Parr, manager of Millwork to pursue this passion,” said King. owners to locate here to start up cess under way by the board Home Centre. He also said that “Th e reason is simple: small busi- their company. Even more tanta- of directors and faculty mem- Small businesses owners entice Millwork can compete because it ness owners are, by and large, pas- lizing is the ever-growing residen- bers for about 4 years. Th e customers to their doors because is affi liated with a buying group. sionate people who are into the tial additions to suburbia and big goal CAS envisioned for the of their friendly, effi cient and Opponents of the big box stores same stuff as you and want to help box stores want a bite. new building was for it to be sometimes nostalgic atmosphere, say that they are impersonal, visu- you enjoy whatever it is as much However, anyone who cruises a friendly place for children but what really diff erentiates these ally overbearing and wasteful of as they do.” the downtown core can see that and for it to include all of the stores from big box outlets? open space. Th ere is also specula- But with the consumer market development needs to take place essentials needed for staff to “A small business is not a face- tion that they are harmful to com- becoming so competitive, how do there more than in the vast ocean eff ectively complete assign- less entity where every move is munities and small businesses small business owners compete of two-storey model homes. ments. dictated by policy. We can make because they cause increased in- with big box stores? Th e answer is “We have tried to create a more “Being in a new building decisions on the spot to help you frastructure costs, unemployment customer service. business-friendly climate down- makes it more pleasant to better,” said Jay King, owner of and deterioration of downtown “Smaller businesses see people town because the downtown core come to work in the morning. skateboarding shops, Alcatraz. cores. as a potential regular customers is a great incubator for small busi- Th e old buildings were dark, So why are there so many big While many consumers seek whereas bigger stores see cus- nesses to thrive, and by trying to gloomy and there wasn’t box stores sprouting up? the bigger savings and supply that tomers as a dollar sign,” said Evan create the right environment these much space to get work Proponents says big box stores the big box stores can off er, there Buckingham, assistant manager at small businesses get started and done,” said Andrea Maenza off er greater convenience and are many people who want the Millwork. “Service at a larger box fl ourish,” said Oshawa Mayor John communications offi cer. lower prices. Many big box stores original, specialized and warm store is not as amiable as it is at Gray. “In the past we have had a “Also it was very diffi cult to can aff ord to buy large quantities environment that a small business a smaller store. When people go number of businesses start up that contact workers when there of goods in exchange for a lower off ers. into a big box store, there might be very quickly fold because the busi- were three diff erent build- price as well as having room to ac- “I think for people who are as many employees in a smaller ness climate wasn’t right. We are ings.” commodate merchandise. passionate about their interests, store, but the store size is three seeing a change in the downtown Doctors, dentists and ther- “Smaller stores are not able to whether it is skateboarding, snow- times bigger.” and with that, hopefully, there will apists have been contracted display as wide of a variety as big- boarding, macramé, fashion, cook- Oshawa has the lowest real es- be a better culture in order to do to visit the new headquarters ger box stores because they don’t ing or whatever, small business is tate prices in the Greater Toronto. business.” once a week. Th eir role is to monitor children in CAS care who do not have routine health check ups. Th is building change is still paying dividends in the com- Head west for aff ordable condos munity right now because in- dividuals who are 18 and over, ham than detached homes,” he people living in my condo. I just Pucci noted that Pickering and are no longer eligible for said. wanted a nice, clean place in a seems to be the city in Durham CAS care are given opportu- Houses For people who don’t want to good area were I could relax in Region that sells the most condos nities to attend workshops in be bothered with maintenance peace and quiet,” he said. because of its proximity to down- the building. Th e workshops or just don’t have a lot of time on “ I believe that condo’s are good town Toronto. consist of cooking lessons, are more their hands, purchasing a condo investments, if the condo is in a Rose Scalabrelli, Rouge Valley university and college appli- may be an option to consider. nice area where the property value Real Estate agent, said that most cation assistance and resume Th e location of the condo has a will increase.” of the buyers she gets interested improvement classes. expensive lot to do with the pricing. Angelo Pucci, a Durham real in buying condos, are young, just With new programs con- “ Th e farther west you go you are married or have no time to look stantly being added clients no looking to pay more as opposed to I believe that after a house. longer have to wait for CAS going farther east, which will cost “ Th e young ones stay until they staff workers for assistance By Shawntee Russell you less,” said Baird. “Downtown condos‘ are good have kids and then they will buy a and child progress reports. Chronicle Reporter Toronto waterfront condos are al- investments, if the house. It’s a good investment if you Th e clients who have ways going to be more expensive. condo is in a nice have the extra money to invest in meetings with CAS work- Finding that perfect place to “Condos are typically smaller real estate, Scalabrelli said. ers are pleased with the new live, whether it is a house, apart- and less expensive than a single- area. New condos were built in building because resched- ment or condominium can be family home; one of the reasons downtown Oshawa in 2006. Th e uling and long waiting lists quite the challenge. why many individuals decide to ’ Colin Best transformation took place at 44 have been removed because Th e demand for condos has purchase condos,” said Baird. and 50 Bond Street West. of the added space. Also play- been on the rise in the real estate Colin Best a co-worker, who Atria Developments converted grounds and television sets industry. Condos seem to be the lives in Pickering decided to pur- more than 140,000 square feet of are in every room to entertain must haves for individuals of all chase his condo prior to moving estate agent, says he sees a lot of vacant offi ce and retail space in children while important dis- ages. out on his own in 2004. fi rst-time buyers who are seniors Bond Towers into new condos. cussions are taking place. Real Estate agent Michael His mother had learned of con- looking to purchase condos in the Th is transformation helped to re- “ Since we have been allo- Baird, a former Durham College dominiums that were being built Pickering area. build the area and the economy, cated more space new facili- student, said that most of his inter- and thought it would be a good “ Condos are cheaper for fi rst- according to the Park Wood Resi- ties are being created to help ested buyers are single, young or idea for him. time buyers and it’s maintenance dence. children in our care have suc- retired. “ Th ere is a good mixture of free, adding that condos can cost Model suites start from $99,900, cessful futures,” said Maenza. “ Condos are cheaper in Dur- young, middle aged and older $180,000 to $500,000. and off er many features to buyers. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 35 CAMPUS NEWS Tonya Williams speaks out By Edith Zikmann she said. “It is not quantifi able.” Chronicle Staff “I don’t wear an identifi ca- tion that says I’m a black woman. Former Young and the Rest- Th ere is an integral part of me less star and founder of the Reel- that is unique,” she said. “Th ere is World Film Festival Tonya Lee power in being a woman.” Williams was on campus March Williams, who moved to Osha- 25 speaking to students about the wa when she was 12, spoke highly value of diversity. of Toronto’s diversity, Best known for her 15-year “Toronto is wonderful, it is a starring role as Dr. Olivia Win- melting-pot. ters, Williams gave an intimate “It’s unique because you have glimpse into her life as an Afri- this melting-pot of diff erent rac- can-Canadian female. es,” she said. “But just because As a child growing up in Ja- there is a melting-pot doesn’t maica, Williams enjoyed watch- mean there is an understanding.” ing television. Williams founded the Reel- On the limited number of World Film Festival in 2001 in channels, the shows she watched response to the lack of positive often portrayed African-Amer- and diverse on-screen roles for icans negatively. Williams saw people of colour. characters that looked like her She hopes to create sustain- but couldn’t understand why able opportunities for African- they were nothing like her. Canadians trying to break into “Th e images I was watching the entertainment industry. Since were shaping my identity,” she its establishment, the ReelWorld said. “Th ey were shaping people’s Film Festival has screened fi lms consciousness about the world.” from more than 140 countries. Th e festival is held every year She encourages young people Photo by Edith Zikmann to write letters and speak out in April where fans, fi lmmakers when they see something off en- and industry professionals en- LET’S CHAT: Former The Young and the Restless star speaks about the value of joy fi ve days of the best features, sive on a movie or TV show. diversity and the consequences of racism at Durham College March 25. “I don’t think it’s done on documentaries, animations, and purpose, it’s just done without music videos from Canadian and thought,” she said. “You’d be sur- Williams condemned so- telligence by their ethnicity. She munity by race and genetics. international fi lmmakers. prised at how eff ective your let- called studies that claim to be argued that one cannot measure “Intelligence is only a refl ec- Th e festival took place down- ters can be.” able to determine a person’s in- the intelligence of an entire com- tion of the community you live in,” town Toronto April 2-6 at the Car- lton and Scotia Bank theatres.

Th e sound of music in Oshawa No fashion Air cadets in design for Oshawa plan DC students to help youth By Khadija King develop good Chronicle Staff leadership Th ose who are interested in a fashion design course at Durham skills College may have to go to another school -for now. Programs that are available at By Nicole Martinsen Durham College are based on de- Chronicle Staff mand and require the school to do a bit of market research. Another Th ere are diff erent activities factor is whether students will be and groups that adolescents can able to get a job after they gradu- take part in. But one that hosts ate, but most of the jobs in the more than 160 members from fashion industry are in Toronto. ages 12 to 18 is 151 Chadburn “We focus on whether students Squadron in Oshawa. can fi nd a job after and whether Th e air cadet squadron devel- there is a enough interest,” says ops good citizenship and leader- Photo by Nicole Martinsen Robin Pereira, Dean of Design and ship among today’s youth. Communication Arts. Th e squadron has many diff er- FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC: Second lieutenant Lou Mastroianni (right) leads his air ca- Th e only alternative students ent activities such as a drill team, have is to commute to Toronto and rifl e team, a fl ying program and a det band as they play the piccolo, clarinet, trumpet, and tuba. The band is made up of more than $50,000 worth of instruments. go to one of the schools that off er band. fashion design. Durham College Th e band is in the brass and has never had a fashion course, reed category with more than Jubenville’s 2 1/2 years were up. solo in some of the songs. the Oldtimers Hockey Challenge but the dean wouldn’t rule it out. $50,000 in instruments. “It is hard now just being in “Give me a good song and I’ll at the General Motors Centre in “We are interested in growth. If Piccolos, clarinets, trumpets, the band and not out front,” said play it,” said Mitchell smiling. February. we determine fashion is an inter- tubas and snare drums are some Jubenville who plays fi rst clarinet. Mitchell will be turning 19 and One of the most exciting est, we would do market research,” of the many instruments in the Th e band has introduced a va- therefore aging out in April after a squadron band events is the an- said Pereira. band. riety of new songs to its usual mili- fulfi lling seven years. nual central region air cadet band However, if there were to be a Th e drum major of the band is a tary marches. However, the band still has ac- competition held at HMCS York small amount of interest indicat- cadet chosen to conduct, lead and Some of the songs include I tivities and events to attend. Ev- in Toronto. Th e past two years the ed in the survey, there probably be in charge of the entire band. Wanna Hold Your Hand by Th e ery year the band plays Christmas band has come in second. wouldn’t be interest in fashion de- Flight Sgt. Michael Mastroianni is Beatles, You’ve Lost Th at Lovin’ songs for the elderly at Extendi- It takes skill to be able to read sign, Pereira said. the band’s current drum major. Feelin’ by Th e Righteous Brothers care, a long-term care facility. music, play an instrument, march Some schools that off er fashion He has been in cadets for fi ve and Tequila by Th e Champs. Th ey march in Santa Claus in step, stay in line, count num- design courses are George Brown, years and earned the position of Warrant Offi cer Carlene Mitch- parades in Oshawa, Bowmanville bers for the routine and listen for Seneca College and the Interna- drum major in December 2007 ell who plays the tuba has a love and Cannington. And the band’s drum major and bass drum com- tional Academy of Design and after Warrant Offi cer Michelle for music and enjoys getting a most recent event was playing at mands all at the same time. Technology. 36 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS Grandview Church on the sideline gives youth gion declines. From homework to Marquand, a Philosophy teacher But when college started I had Students a lack of faith, teachers at Durham at Pine Ridge Secondary School in to manage my schoolwork and College feel there are a number of Pickering. my job at the same time and then skills they factors that could be the cause of “I am an atheist. I think there is still make time for my friends. lack interest the falling percentage of student a point to go to church for people It became really easy to replace can use church attendees. who believe in God,” Said Alison my Sunday mornings with other “I don’t need to go to church to Lewis, a Psychology major attend- things.” By Paul Bates in attending prove my faith. Especially since ing Trent University. Even with an on-campus Chronicle Staff my views on how faith should be “I think that religion is mostly church available here, there are represented are so diff erent than about formalities and rules. Peo- only about 50 students who at- Th e adolescent program is church what most churches teach,” said ple are comforted by those rules. tend regularly, according to Travis one of Grandview Children’s Cody Ryan, a UOIT student study- So I guess it is important for those Dutka, a Campus Church co-coor- Centre services focused at By Krystin Spittal ing Automotive Engineering. people to go, but it doesn’t make a dinator. Chronicle staff youth with disabilities in Dur- Th ere are many branches of diff erence for me,” said Lewis.An- “I think the factors that impact ham region with a client base religion ranging from Christian to other factor that seems to stand on students attending are trans- of around 3,600. “Defi ne church. Because there Hindu, Muslim to Buddhist. Each out is the balance of homework, portation issues in terms of how Susannah Van Damme, is this bar I go to every Friday culture has its own beliefs on the jobs and a social life. can they get to the churches in the a member of the adolescent night,” said Anthony Schuelor, a topic of religion, but today there Since many students do not area,” said Dutka. team at Grandview for 4 ½ History major at Trent University. are more takes on religion than feel it is necessary to attend church “Th e Campus Church service years, has her own duties It seems that today’s generation just these. regularly, church gets put on the that starts at 9 a.m. does not seem and also has many shared re- of college and university students As technology and science ex- bottom of the to do list. to be a big hit for students. Another sponsibilities with Steve Kirk, have a lack of interest in attending pands, new theories on a higher “I do believe in a higher power. factor I think is how eff ectively the a family support worker with church, not just on a regular basis, power having ever existed raise I use to be committed to going to individual student can manage the adolescent program and but at anytime. curiosity among students. church regularly,” said Th omas their time and priorities.” pre-school. Students at Durham College Th ese questions lead to other Stone, studying Mechanical En- Kirk who started working and UOIT fi nd that as the year’s religious perspectives such as ag- gineering Technology at Durham at the centre three hours ev- progress, student interest in reli- nosticism and atheism, says Paul College. “I would go each Sunday. ery two weeks 14 years ago was hired on full-time a year and a half ago. Kirk, who ex- pressed his pleasure at work- ing with the program for so long said, “Th e reality is the staff is a group of committed, invested therapists.” Some of the many shared responsibilities that fall un- der the umbrella of these two individuals, are the indepen- dence weekend, a program where people on the caseload that are getting ready to live on their own learn to be self suffi cient; teen group where people 13 to 21 go to be with other people with similar challenges and learn how to deal with the social aspect of life; relationship and sexual health seminar, and employ- ment readiness seminars. On top of all these programs, they are both staff advisors for the Youth Advisory Council, as well as seeing about six to 12 adolescents per week. Th e love these two have for their work can been seen on the smiling faces of the current clients they see from day to day and even on the faces of the former clients who attend the bi-weekly teen group.Th eir reasons for choosing to work at Grand- view as opposed to other cen- tres in the area are as diverse as their personalities.Van Damme, who found the job while working at a children’s centre in Hamilton likes the freedom to do multiple activi- ties such as the ability to cre- ate programs for clients with similar needs. Th e staff has access to diff erent programs as well as the fact that even though there are diff erent professional backgrounds trying to work together, pro- fessional opinions are re- spected by all. Kirk, who as well as work- ing at the centre has a private counselling practice as well as his volunteer work with the Ajax Diving Club, discovered the job from a social worker at the Oshawa General Hos- pital. Kirk said that his reason for working at the centre was that it was close to home. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 37

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Bands rock out Royal York pendent music awards started to By Artem Boykov happen. Chronicle Staff “Th e indie sector was growing and more local bands were getting Despite the heavy snowstorms, recognized so it was decided to the streets of Toronto were fi lled make the award ceremony as part with music as the Independent of the event,” adds Bullard. Music Awards, or the Indies, Th e fact that there are so many marked the end of the Canadian bands out there, fi ghting for rec- Music Week March 8. ognition, makes it hard for new Th e awards ceremony that took bands to fi nd their place in the place between the live perfor- growing industry. mances brought together people Th e Canadian Music Week, with diff erent music backgrounds however, is not all about the per- and interests, yet they all had one formers. thing in common – smiles. Th ere are many other indus- Th e opening of the award pre- tries that work closely with the sentation, however, started on a music and for whom the festival is sad note. Th is year’s Indies were a chance to promote themselves, held in the memory of Jeff Healey, their services and their compa- a Canadian blues guitar player nies. well known and respected in the Volunteers from the Harris In- independent music industry. He stitute fi nd it a good opportunity died of cancer March 2. to promote music and other pro- Among this year’s performanc- grams at their school. es, Th e Indies presented Th e New It’s also a good opportunity for Pornographers, Tokyo Police Club, Photo by Artem Boykov big companies like Rogers, to pro- Th e Lowest of the Low, Attack in NEVERENDING WHITE LIGHTS WINS: Daniel Victor receives award for favourite mote their new technology and services. Black and other bands that rocked rock band of the year. the crowd in the Fairmont Royal “It’s a chance to meet other mu- York Hotel. sic industry people and promote Out of the performing bands, “Whoever gets more internet artist has to have CD release or be ing the interests of all music fans, our stuff ,” refl ects a Rogers Volun- Th e Lowest of the Low was in- coverage wins,” said Aaron Wolff , an active live performer, as well as whether it’s rap, hip-hop, rock, teer. ducted in the Indies Hall of Fame, singer for Th e End, one of the be fi nancially self-supportive or a metal, country, jazz, folk and even Among the winners of the while Th e New Pornographers nominated bands for the Favou- part of a small record label. children’s artists. awards were Classifi ed for Fa- won the Favourite Group Of Th e rite Metal Band Of Th e Year. “It’s Th e list is then cut down to fi ve “Th e industry should be brought vourite Urban Group Of Th e Year, Year award. cool to be recognized, but to me nominees. Th e fans then have a together,” said Bessie Bullard, the 3 Inches Of Blood for Favourite It’s not easy to win when com- the award isn’t too important. Th e chance to vote for their favourite communication director for the Metal Band Of Th e Year, Suzie Mc- peting for the attention of the fans band won it once before.” band online. Canadian Music Week. Neil for the Favourite Pop Artist Of and the judges, especially when Th e nominees are originally Th e challenge of organizing Th e festival that started in 1983 Th e Year and Sophie Milman for there are other four nominees of picked by a number of judges. In such an event, not just the Indies, has been a popular place for many Favourite Jazz Artist Of Th e Year. equal talent. order to be on the list, a band or an is getting everybody in and fulfi ll- local bands, but only in 2001 inde- Cash and cellphone for Campus Idol winner were given a chance to choose chose songs varying from coun- their own song. try favourite Mud on Th e Tires by It’s all Campus Idol has rocked E.P. Brad Paisley two classic Canadian Taylor’s and showcased some of vocalists, Celine Dion and Shania the talent Durham College and Twain. about the UOIT have to off er this semester. Campus Idol contestants were Beginning in February, Cam- judged on more than just their pus Idol provided students the singing ability. experience opportunity to grab UOIT Events hold of their courage There is more to Coordinator Kase and sing in front of Campus‘ Idol than de Jonge orga- By Lauren Thomas not only their peers, nized this semes- Chronicle Staff but also a panel of just being able to ter’s Campus Idol judges. sing. and said, “Th ere is Th e 2008 Campus Idol winner By the end of the more to Campus eight-week whirl- ’ Idol than just be- has been announced and the $500 Kase de Jonge prize money is in the hands of this wind Crowley was ing able to sing. year’s top performer. left standing. Th e students are Ciara Crowley battled through Th ree preliminary also judged on the eight weeks to prove her inner- rounds took place in stage presence Idol as she faced off one last time February in which and performance, for the judges on April 7. contestants were welcomed to vo- appearance on stage and overall Finalists Jamilah McCarthy and calize their talents and impress the potential.” Crowley sang something diff erent judges. Th e stage presence require- and unique for this semester’s last Th ree contestants from each ment helps to bring some contes- competition. round were selected, as well as tants out of their shell, which is the Th e judges selected an individ- one wildcard, to continue down signifi cant benefi t of the Campus ual song for each performer, Toni the path to a grand prize of $500. Idol competition. Braxton’s Unbreak my Heart for Th is semester the winner also De Jonge said the contest helps McCarthy and Sarah McLachlan’s received a free Nokia cellphone. normally shy and nervous people Contestants then began elimi- overcome their fears and to open Photo by Lauren Thomas I Will Remember You for Crowley. Th ey also chose the same song nation rounds in the fi rst week of up in front of others. March. Winner Crowley overcame her SING LOUD, SING PROUD: Jayme Quinn sings her heart for both singers – Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Want Given the option of selecting stage jitters to make it to the end out for a new cellphone. to Have Fun, and the performers their own song, the contestants and win $500. 38 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS KRS One stops the violence “Nelly was the fi rst person I Brooklyn called,” said KRS One. As part of the Stop the Violence movement, he had to start by settling his own rapper comes problems. So he called Nelly who is a rapper he had problems with in the past. Th ey reconciled and to Durham recorded a song together, which will be on the album. Th e album will have 12 songs College and will be free. Th ere will be no By Didier Kalonji publishing rights on the album so Chronicle Staff anyone can make copies of it and sell it. Th e Itunes version of the Hip-hop fans at Durham Col- album will be editable, so if fans lege greeted KRS One as he en- want they can record themselves tered the Durham College Market- on any song on the album. place on March 7. Brooklyn native rapper Law- Every rapper rence Parker, better known as KRS One, was expected at 3 p.m. for who‘ has three an interview with the RIOT radio albums should and a chance for fans to ask ques- tions, but bad weather and traffi c put their fourth left him trapped on Highway 401. About 90 people were waiting for one out for free. KRS One to arrive, but three hours passed and some fans went home. ’ At 6:10 p.m. the fans who waited KRS One were rewarded by his appearance. He apologized for being late, and KRS One is glad that for thanked all the fans who stayed. once the fans will be mak- “Patience will get you anything,” ing money off the artists. he said. “Every rapper who has three al- As a hip-hop pioneer KRS One bums should put their fourth one says that he had to do something out for free,” said KRS One. for his community, since hip-hop Photo by Didier Kalonji Since getting music does not has often been blamed for the STARTING A MOVEMENT: Rapper KRS One came to Durham College to talk about require going to the store any- violence in urban city neighbor- his new Stop The Violence campaign. Along with Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Missy Elliot and more, KRS One has adapted to the changes, and has a website where hoods. He started the Stop the Vio- Ne-Yo, KRS One hopes to bring an end to violence among urban city residents. lence movement along with other his music and shows can be found, on www.stvmovement.org. He hip hop artists such as 50 Cent, tive songs, to let younger people “Th e more you read the less vio- younger people to be into books Snoop Dogg, Styles P, Nelly, Missy plans to make a documentary on know that violence is not always lence you will use,” said KRS One. will prevent them from being vio- why violence happens among ur- Elliot, Ne-Yo. Together they are the solution to solve confl icts. According to KRS One getting lent when they get older. putting out an album full of posi- ban city residents. Relieving stress with music therapy mentals and performing music for sic – they’re also getting smarter. entertainment purposes. Jo-Ann Westover of Courtice Can playing Employee Kathryn Hopley wit- owns a private piano school called nesses these young people devel- Upscale Music Studios. Experi- music be op every day. ence has helped her see that mu- “Being taught music is more sic not only develops children so- than just learning, it’s expressing cially, but academically, too. the next emotion, being accepted and mak- “It’s proven that kids who take ing it their own,” she said. music lessons do better in school,” “At Millennium Music,” she she said. “Playing the piano with depression added, “there are band programs both hands helps develop both where students with the same in- sides of the brain, and performing terests (in music), whether it be in front of large crowds helps to treatment? country, reggae or even metal, can develop their confi dence.” By Melissa Bies work together in a rockin’ environ- A recent press release from the Chronicle Staff ment and not be the odd one out.” Ontario Music Society (OMS) sug- Th e band programs at the gests that next to physical activity, It seems everywhere in Dur- playing or listening to music is the ham Region lately, there’s a con- next best thing when it comes to cert to go to here or an open mic treating depression or stress. night there. Music is more OMS President Johnathan And even with the recent clo- than‘ just learn- Rigby suggested that music les- sure of Oshawa’s favourite indie- sons provide stress-release with- music bar, Th e Velvet Elvis, there’s ing, it’s express- out masking the reality of life with always somewhere in the area to ing emotion, be- drugs. see some good live music play on ing accepted And there’s more good news any given night of the week. for Durham Region. At the end of But where did all these musi- and making it last year, Oshawa’s Mohr School cally inclined entertainers get their their own. of Music was recognized as the start? ’ eighth best school of music in On- It’s the music geeks’ revenge. tario and also won the award for Th e oboe player who was teased Kathryn Hopley most improved over the previous in high school traded his wood- school help students taking les- year. wind in for a six-string and is now sons in guitar, piano and drums Durham Region is bursting Photo by Melissa Bies strumming for entertainment on a fi nd those students with similar with smart, confi dent and stress- Saturday night. musical interests and provide a re- free musicians. At this rate, in MAKING FRIENDS THROUGH MUSIC: With Durham’s Millennium Music is an inde- hearsal space for the band, with a fi ve years, Oshawa bands could multitude of stress-free musicians, Kathryn Hopley pendent music school in Courtice teacher helping them develop. be dominating the airwaves with helps a young student at Millennium Music develop her helping those oboe players bridge But these children aren’t only their songs. Maybe there will even musical talents while making friends along the way. the gap between music funda- making friends while learning mu- be an oboe solo or two. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 39 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rock and Roll lives at GMC

By Cotey Paterson Chronicle Staff

Th e General Motors Centre is not only the new home to the Os- hawa Generals. Many hardwork- ing people spend months setting up and booking concerts and events that benefi t the city. Concerts are usually planned three or four months in advance and take 60 hours to set up. About 10 people spend six hours after a hockey game to convert the arena into a theatre where bands can play for their fans, said Andrew Higgins, the operations manager at the centre. “Th ey’ll cover the ice, take out whatever glass is required, hang Photo by Cotey Paterson our theatre curtains, build the SO HARDCORE IT HURTS: stage and set up the dressing Care Failure of Die Man- rooms for the performers,” said nequin opened for SUM Higgins. 41. About 200 people were re- sponsible for making sure the re- revitalization of downtown Os- cent Sum 41 concert ran smooth- hawa,” Loree said. ly. Th e March 19 show had hours According to Higgins, more of opening acts, which included events are good for bars and res- Sound and Fury, Die Mannequin taurants downtown and bring and Social Code. Photo by Cotey Paterson valuable entertainment to people Despite a poor turnout that GET YOUR TICKETS: Fans patiently wait outside of the General Motors Centre and in the community. barely broke half capacity, the go through security check to see Ajax band SUM 41. “On a good concert night we crowd was pleased with the per- can make upwards of $40,000 to formances, based on a straw poll when Care Failure, singer and Th e $45-million building is able “However, the downside is $50,000, including our food and of people at the show. Most nega- guitarist, walked through the to seat 5,400 people for hockey we are a small rink and there is beverage, our rent and our share tive comments were directed at crowd belting out lyrics while games and about 6,400 for other always a cap on how many staff of merchandise,” said Higgins. Sound and Fury, the fi rst band to strumming her guitar. Failure’s events. members we can have, especially “So having 10 or 12 successful play. band was second to hit the stage. Many events have taken place full-time,” she said. “So, if we have concerts in a year lends positively “Th ey were terrible,” said Devin “Oshawa!” Anthony Bleed of at the centre since it opened. too many events, we (the full- to our fi nancial bottom line.” Cowle, an Oshawa native and Die Mannequin screamed at the Previous acts include Tragically time staff ) will be working far too Security staff and police are concert lover. “Th e show could audience. “All you working class Hip, INXS, Th ree Days Grace many long, crazy hours. You can’t located all around the centre to only get better from there – and f--kers making good GM cars!” and Bachman & Cummings. An have that happen for too long or keep everyone at the events safe. it did.” Th e city is well known for the upcoming show for children is people get burnt out and look for Allan Paczek, a member of securi- All of the acts threw various GM plant located here, which is scheduled in April by the Back- work elsewhere.” ty, spent his time during the Sum goodies into the crowd ranging how the name of the venue came yardigans and a concert in Octo- Loree believes the GM Centre 41 concert at the main entrance from drumsticks to bandanas to to be. Th e Oshawa Generals also ber by Alice Cooper. is important to the city as a whole. checking people as they entered. bottles of water. At one point a share their name with the vehicle Carol-Ann Loree, the manager Instead of travelling to Toronto, All security guards meet an microphone stand was knocked manufacturer and play their reg- of the ticket offi ce, is busy with all people are spending their money hour and a half before an event into the crowd by a guitarist from ular OHL seasons at the centre. the events that have been com- in Oshawa, she said. People are to be assigned a location, he said. Sound and Fury, but was quickly Th e arena opened Nov. 3, ing to the GM Centre. With more coming from other communities Th ey get problems with people grabbed by a member of the stage 2006 with a weekend of festivi- events at the complex, there are as well. trying to bring in drugs, spikes crew. ties, including live entertainment more jobs available in the com- “And of course we are hoping and other potential weapons, or Th e Toronto-based Die Man- and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. munity, says Loree. the GM Centre helps to aid in the outside food and drinks, which nequin caused a stir early on are not allowed. Extra hours for the love of music hours run long into the night with Music few complaints from the students. We’re working as “We’re working as much as we much‘ as we can can putting on shows to get experi- putting on shows students ence for when we get pushed out into the real world,” says fi rst year to get experience building an MBM student Mat Cracknel. “We’re for when we get doing it just as much for ourselves pushed out into the as we are for the program. Th e bet- impressive ter we make the program look, the real world, more we’re learning.” ’ Th e students take a course dur- Mat Cracknel resume ing second semester that revolves around guest speakers from the industry. Th is gives them a chance By Nicki Lamont Th e fi rst years have already put to hear fi rst-hand how to put their Chronicle Staff on several shows at E.P. Taylor’s, schoolwork to proper use and and about 25 MBM students are gives them the insider’s opinion on Durham College’s Music Busi- currently putting in extra hours how they can make the program ness Management program has working at Riot and Breakthrough, better. been getting a facelift this semes- Durham’s own live events co-ordi- “It’s nice having someone other ter from fi rst year students. nators. than a teacher to ask questions to,” Th e MBM students have been Students just wrapped up their said Scott Stewart, a fi rst year MBM putting in extra hours, working work on Songs Revealed, a talent student and active DJ on Riot Ra- more in the radio studio, and or- search for a new song written by dio. “ Teachers are always thinking ganizing shows at E.P. Taylor’s to a local. Events like this and many in terms of the marks we’re going enhance their program this year. others are giving MBM students to get. Th e guest speakers think in Photo by Artem Boykov Th e line between class time and the extra push to make this year’s terms of how to make our program ROCK N’ ROLL ALL NIGHT: Kissology tribute members personal time doesn’t seem to be a class stand out and leave their better for the students.” Frank Grosso and Brian Vella perform at EP Taylor’s. factor for these guys, as their class mark on the face of their program. 40 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Artistic freedom for students

artists to expose their work to criti- cal judgment. Talented For students enrolled in the course it is mandatory to submit one piece for the exhibition, but artists show the show and jury is available to any Durham or UOIT students who want to show what they’ve their stuff got. Th ese submissions range from paintings or drawings to fi lm-mak- By Evan Ferreira ing and sculpture. Virtually every Chronicle Staff medium of expression is accepted Looking around Durham Col- in this show. lege it’s hard to ignore the art in display cases, the canvases hung Doing art with on the walls and even more the people‘ instead of walls themselves. Durham is known for it’s excep- against people. tional artistic freedom among stu- ’ dents in Art Foundations. Helen Leung Th e class is one-year focused on, “pulling out the goods,” says Th e exhibition will begin April art student Annmarie Strzelczyle. 15 and continue through the week In other words, the constructive to April 25. Th e entrance will be at infl uence of a person’s character is the front doors by the bus stops provoking a true eff ort to evolve. and will open at 6:30 p.m. Every- Helen Leung came from an body is welcome to see the school’s art school where classes were a brightest reveal their work. Th e art- contest against one another forc- work will be displayed in the front ing unnecessary competition in entrance hallway and will be left a classroom of expression. She up for the duration of the week. describes her experiences here at Th e piece awarded best in show Durham as, “doing art with people will be purchased by the school for instead of against people.” $500 and given a permanent spot Each year the Art Foundations on the walls of Durham College. and Design course organizes an Art Foundations professor Sean annual exhibition in which stu- McQuay expects submissions to Photo by Evan Ferreira dents display their work and have range from the culturally inspired ART FOUNDATIONS: Roxy Webber poses with her painting “Night Escape” in the DC hallway. it juried. Th is is a chance for young to the curiously abstract. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 41 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ‘Reel’ musicians found Fully Marketplace loaded rocked at and ready Rock n’ Reel to spring Festival By Lauren Thomas By Sarah-Anne Nichols Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff

Songs Revealed ensured stu- Being defeated can break the dent’s received a treat with the spirits of a band, but after they vocal stylings of eight singer, were defeated in week six of Band- songwriters during the 2008 warz by Spies, Spring Loaded re- Rock n’ Reel festival. mains optimistic about the future Th e Rock n’ Reel festival, which in rock and roll. kicked off March 27, consists of Spring Loaded members Cal- two days of musical events to suit vin Vansickle, Chris Boucher, any music fan. Songs Revealed Derek Spencer and Nikki Trauzzi was the tip of the musical thrill put on a show that had everyone iceberg and was prepared by the in Th e Groove Lounge screaming, Music Business Management but having already performed with program at Durham College. acts like Bif Naked, Hedley, Faber Th e Marketplace was trans- Drive, and Ill Scarlett, Spies had a formed into a coff ee shop atmo- leg up on the rest of the competi- sphere with bowls of fl oating tion, including Spring Loaded. candles and free beverages. Th e “It’s like taking a formula one stage was a picture perfect re- racer and putting it in NASCAR. laxed setting adorned with a car- Th e band that beat us had been pet, side table, lamp and candles. playing for seven years, they were Hello Beautiful singer Cole pros,” said Boucher, guitarist and Martin hosted the festivities and vocals for Spring Loaded. led the night along with the panel “I don’t understand how we of three judges, Joe Barlow, Blair won the crowd, and they won the Packham and Jennifer Beavis. competition, people were booing Th e night kicked off with Martin at the end when they announced announcing the fi rst singer Ryan the winner, and we had them Lacroix who impressed the judg- screaming for an encore,” he said. es with his love ballad, Angel. Boucher said they aren’t upset Th e night continued with though. Th ey got to do what they Jackie Page, a singer the judges love and play their music. said resembled the sound of in- Photo by Lauren Thomas Spring Loaded formed about die band Feist followed by Dylan fi ve years ago when founding Himbeault who impressed the THIRD PLACE IS A CHARM: Amanda Iozzo captured the audience and sang her way member Spencer wasn’t allowed judges with his pretty melodies into the judges’ hearts. She rocked hard enough to snag third place. in another band so he decided to and sinister lyrics. Amanda Iozzo make his own. Th e band became commanded the audience’s at- tars in a hip hop song was a great ter, a keyboard crooner, dazzled at Mastermind Studios. complete when bassist Trauzzi tention with her catchy lyrics and idea.” the judges with his experienced Coming in at third place was joined last August. diff erentiated choruses. Jumping from hip-hop to jazz and passionate vocals. Amanda Iozzo, second went to Trauzzi learned a valuable les- Th e change of the night came keyboard, brought artist Natalie Th e judges deliberated to Jackie Page and the fi rst place son playing at the Bandwarz com- with artist Cliff ord Elson, better Martin to the stage where she decide the top three singers, winner of the night was J-Clx. Th e petition, known as J Clx, who provided performed her song Misinforma- songwriters of the night, while top three artists returned to the “If you let your nerves get the the audience with their fi rst taste tion, which touches on Native the crowd had the tough job of stage to perform one last song for best of you it will show up on stage, of hip hop fl avour. J Clx had the Canadian Issues. Next, Eric Con- selecting a fan favourite. Th e the crowd. Th e fan favourite of and that’s never a good thing,” she judges thrilled with his impres- lon hit the stage with a friend to three winners, along with the fan the night was Daniel Richter. said. Nerves aside, Spring Loaded sive performance. create a medley of acoustic and favourite had a choice of many Winner J-Clx said that winning wants to make music and perform Packham said, “I think that electric guitar that refl ected Con- prizes including a Garrison Gui- was great. “I didn’t expect for me for the rest of their lives. was awesome. Both songs had a lon’s relationship with his father. tar, one-year SAC membership, to win. I just wanted to go out and “Being on stage is like a really really good chorus. Using the gui- Th e fi nal singer, Daniel Rich- four-hour photo shoot and time have fun.” good drug, that has no crash or side eff ects,” said Boucher. Memories etched in skin Tattoos date back to 3300 BC getting a tattoo. where they were used to decorate Th ose with skin conditions are Getting inked may not be mummifi ed bodies as a part of the more at risk for irritated skin, so re- Egyptian culture. Today it’s becom- search should be done in advance, ing more of an art form, especially she says. as wild as it used to be among younger people. Th ese forms of individuality McEwan says, “To have another are expensive to get, but also to re- will be changes and society is be- individual like your art and tech- move. Even then, there will be the coming more accepting of those nique so much that they want you constant reminder of a scar. By Liisa Sahamies willing to express their individual- to draw on their body and have it A big risk with tattoos is the dis- Chronicle staff ity through the art of tattoos. forever is like the greatest compli- tress and regret in later years. Kim- Photo by Liisa Sahamies Andrew McEwan is a 19-year- ment ever.” ball says those who come in for a Th ere is a form of expression old aspiring tattoo artist who But along with the growing tattoo, have to make their own de- that’s has become more common- WISE WORDS: Durham currently attends fi ne arts at Fan- population of tattoos some health cision, and if they are indecisive or ly accepted. shawe College in London. College fi rst-year risks can be overlooked. under the infl uence of drugs or al- Craig Kimball, a tattoo artist “Nowadays more and more Dr. Ripple Dhillon, of the Laser cohol, they won’t be tattooed. It’s a Journalism student from Wild Ink for fi ve years says, “A people are becoming tattoo col- Shayna Brown’s most & Cosmetic Centre in Oshawa, commitment one must be willing tattoo is only as good to you as you lectors,” says McEwan. “It’s becom- says, “Whether the needle is clean to make. Kimball says taking care recent tattoo is advice are to it.” ing a trend and a way to express or not, you can get an infection.” of a tattoo takes a lifetime, not just from her late Kimball says tattooing is a life- yourself through art and being an She says it’s important to look the two or three weeks after get- Grandmother. style, not a business. He says, as aspiring artist I’m always looking at all aspects and repercussions of ting it. this generation gets older there for new ways to express myself.” 42 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Iron Maiden are still ‘killers’ performances in the 80s are leg- known,” said spectator Devon “Best Iron Maiden tour yet,” plete without crowd favourites endary, but does the aging group Kime, fan from Whitby. Blow added. Run To Th e Hills, Th e Number Of British still clutch that elusive concert Bruce Dickinson, singer, was Further, the commanding and Th e Beast and the sprawling, re- spark? known for his leaps, energy and edge-guarding presence of bassist fl ective Hallowed Be Th y Name. “Th ey’re still good. Th ey still rousing crowd activities in those Steve Harris is as prominent today All of these songs were played legends have it, 20 years later,” said Dur- youthful 80s shows. Now, the as it was 20 years ago. in top form at the Toronto show, as ham College student Howie Blow. March 16th show at the Air Can- “Th ey have at least the same well as the epic Rime Of Th e An- Now is a better time than any to ada Centre demonstrates that the amount of energy and 25 years’ cient Mariner, the energetic Heav- are strong compare live eras, with the band middle-aged Dickinson continues more experience,” Kime says. en Can Wait (including the classic touring a resurrection of its most to spring around the stage with just As a core component of any crowd singalong section) and the famed set design – a detailed An- as much enthusiasm and vigour live band’s repertoire, fans can ex- Aces High, Two Minutes To Mid- cient Egyptian motif from their as 20 years ago. His performance pect some near-certainties at any night one-two punch to open the as ever World Slavery tour of 1984 and sizzled the ACC. Maiden show: the rough-and-tum- show, and many more. 1985. Dickinson’s amazing perfor- ble titular track which is almost From the sounds on the streets By Corey MacLean Popular aspects of Maiden’s mance was a plus, as well, because always met by the relevant incar- and pouring out of the ACC after Chronicle Staff concerts are the endless vigour his singing was mixed high with nation of Eddie, the band’s zombie the show, Maiden’s performance and enthusiasm that the band the bass and drums, whereas the mascot in a variety of forms from a had a massive impression. puts into every show. guitars were somewhat muddled sci-fi nightmare at the Air Canada Th at live spark from the 80s is Few bands possess as com- “Th e concert was a magnifi cent at the show – but the quality of Centre show to Death itself. still with them, and though the manding a legacy as Britain’s met- display of energy. Bruce Dickinson the performance and music shone Many fans also say that no band is of middle age, they don’t al pioneers Iron Maiden. Th eir live knows how to make his presence through. Maiden concert would be com- show it one bit. Fatboy runs...and he stumbles mother to his son Jake, and ex- mer’s feature length directorial de- of Pegg’s work, this movie will be As a whole, Fatboy was a good By Kyle Gennings fi ance Libby, with whom he is still but and stars British comic actor something of a letdown, off ering movie, but it wasn’t great, it was Chronicle Staff in love with has found a new man, Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) less of the ridiculous comedy most solid, the cinematography was a rich successful American named and voice actor Hank Azaria (Th e fans are used to. noteworthy, but not amazing. Th e Life has been one screwup after Whit. Simpons.) Azaria does a great job of play- acting wasn’t Oscar worthy but another for Dennis Doyle, a secu- In an attempt to prove to Lib- Although Fatboy has a number ing the new boyfriend, that is ev- neither was it horrible. rity guard turned marathon run- by that he is capable of fi nishing of hilarious moments, it feels more erything that Pegg’s character isn’t, Run Fatboy Run was the defi ni- ner in the British romantic com- something, he pledges to run and like a romance than a comedy, charming, handsome, in shape tion of a renter. If you feel like hav- edy Run Fatboy Run. fi nish a marathon, which also hap- focusing more heavily on the feel and above all rich. He plays his ing a night in with the signifi cant Dennis left his pregnant fi ance pens to be Whit’s favourite pas- good ending and the numerous part solidly and defi nes himself other pay a few bucks for it, but at the altar and has been paying time. heartwarming moments that rid- without stealing from Pegg’s spot- don’t waste your money on the big for it since. Now fi ve years later, Th e movie is David Schwim- dle the plotline. For diehard fans light. screen experience. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 43 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Durham hails student athletes By Didier Kalonji Meaghan O’Reilly with 4.60 GPA. Chronicle Staff Th is award shows that athletes can balance education and sports. Men’s basketball coach Peter Every year Durham College ath- Gordon and women’s volleyball letes entertain their fans through- coach Stan Marchut were hon- out the year, and at the end of the oured for their last season as school year the most outstanding coaches in Durham College. Gor- athletes are rewarded at the ath- don is leaving after eight seasons letic banquet. with Lords, and a coaching record Th e 38th annual Athletic Ban- of 109-137. Marchut coached the quet took place April 4 at the women’s volleyball team for 24 Trillium Trails Hall, just north of years and has a career record of the campus. About 150 people 357-137. Both coaches contrib- attended the banquet; athletes, uted to the success of their teams, coaches and staff were there to and were given a standing ovation honour hard-working athletes and by their players. coaches. Th e male athlete of the year Th e event started at 7 p.m. with award went to Anthony Batchelor Ken Babcock, Director of Athlet- of the men’s basketball, who set ics, thanking everyone for attend- a new all-time scoring record of ing the banquet, and let everyone 1,524 points. Th e female athlete of know the agenda for the evening. the year award was given to Katie Shortly after dinner Babcock in- Szeghalmi of the women’s soccer troduced Dan Carter who was the team who took her team to the fi rst special guest speaker for the night. national medal in CCAA women’s Carter thanked the athletes for soccer. Both were also named doing a great job entertaining the MVP of their teams. public. He also talked about how Every season each team ac- people look at accomplishments quires new players and there is to happen in a long run, when it re- always one outstanding player. ally takes one day for great things Th is year’s rookie of the year to happen. Photo by Didier Kalonji award went to Courtney Small, Carter shared his past experi- men’s basketball; Ian Parker, golf; ence as a drug addict, and said, “It Krista Metcalf, women’s soccer; only took one day for someone to AWARD WINNER: Anthony Batchelor accepts one of the many awards he won at Benn Vander Eyken, men’s soccer; save my life.” the 38th annual athletic banquet from athletic offi cer Mike Duggan. Batchelor was Carolyn Moore, women’s fastball; Unfortunately, Durham Col- named Durham College’s male athlete of 2008 after a record-breaking year. Dan Alayon, men’s baseball; Erin lege athletic department lost two Emery, women’s basketball; Steph important members of their staff . Success Program, were honoured. Oliver. Th e highest GPA award for Oliver leadership award were Ja- Seaton, women’s volleyball; and Th e memories of Gord Oliver, long- Four awards were given out in male and female student athlete son Walker for men’s soccer and Mike Goulding, men’s volleyball. time soccer team manager, and their memories. Team leadership were given in the memory of De- Ashley Visser for women’s soccer. To close out the night a video Bert Dejeet, former member of the award for men’s and women’s jeet. Th e highest GPA award went to showcasing the athletes in action Intercollegiate Athlete Academic soccer were given in memory of Th e recipients of the Gord Dave Reside with 4.50 GPA and was shown. Basketball stars shine at men’s all-star game By Dwayne Wynter as an opponent,” Batchelor said. Chronicle Staff “You get a sense of how they play and what their tendencies Sounds of Jazz fi lled the arena, are, so all you really have to do is mascots roamed around harass- adjust.” ing spectators and the game of the Both squads came out excited year was about to begin. and anxious. It was a day of festivities that Leading the game in scoring, saw dance competitions, three- with 12 points, St. Claire Saints’ point shootouts and two-ball con- guard, David Korenic, kept the tests, but the 2008 men’s all-star West team close, trailing the east basketball game, hosted by Dur- 39-38. ham College, that was the main During halftime, the men’s event. three-Point shootout fi nal was Inside the new Campus and held and champion, Cambrian’s Recreation Centre, a packed house Mitch Mallette, treated fans to an watched as the East beat the West outstanding shooting display. 98-94 on March 29. Th roughout the second half, Playing his fi nal game ever at both teams came out blistering, Photo by Dwayne Wynter Durham College, Lords guard An- seemingly unable to miss a shot. REACHING FOR THE STARS: The West team’s Nigel Johnson-Tyghter does his best to thony Batchelor was the lone Dur- Improving from their 48 per block the East’s Mitch Mallette’s throw to the net while fellow East teammate Aundre ham representative in the game cent shooting, the East shot 55 per Rose looks on. The East went on to win the March 29 all-star game, 98-94. and managed only two fi rst half cent in the second half while the points. West was at 53. Durham’s own, Batchelor to the Director, Ken Babcock said. the house’ promotion.” East player of the game: “It was all about coming in and Batchelor was also more ag- line. Pleased to have the new recre- having fun and it was exciting,” gressive and scored eight of his 10 Sinking all three free throws, ation centre, the college was able Raseedi McKenley (Centennial Batchelor said. points in the last 20 minutes. the game was all but done. to have more entertainment. Colts) West player of the game: Looking to pass more than cre- Managing to comeback from With record crowds of nearly “We can take on more people. ate his own shot, Batchelor was a 12-point defi cit, the West sent 1,500 people, the all-star day was a Before it used to be crammed with Anthony McAleese (Niagara comfortable in his playmaking the game into overtime tied at 85, tremendous success. only about 1,000 people, standing Knights) Co-ed 2-Ball champions: role and didn’t look uncomfort- when something unprecedented “We love hosting it here. It’s a room only,” Babcock said. Jay able with new teammates. happened. great event with a new facility and “Th e student-athlete atmo- Ripplinger (Sault College and Dur- “Even though you don’t play Tied again at 94, a technical if you’re a college basketball fan it’s sphere is great. Th e fans, players ham College) Best Mascot: with them during the season, you foul was called on Sheridan’s, Ni- just a great day of entertainment,” and coaches all love it and we were “Bruin the Bruin” develop a relationship with them gel Johnson-Tyghter, which sent Durham College/UOIT Athletic even able to have ‘the best seat in (Sheridan College) 44 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 SPORTS NEWS Batchelor hangs up his jersey By Didier Kalonji season he was notifi ed that he Chronicle Staff was 300 points away from break- ing the all-time scoring record. After four years as a member Even after that, breaking the re- of the Durham College men’s cord was not his main priority. “ I basketball team, Anthony Batch- just wanted to make it to the play- elor will put his Lord jersey away off s,” said Batchelor. Feb 8 was a at the end of this semester. Batch- special day for him because his elor will be graduating at the end mother came all the way from Se- of spring. He has been study- attle to see him play, and it meant ing penology and youth for four a lot to him that she had taken years, and if an opportunity is of- time just to watch his game. fered Batchelor hopes to get a job Batchelor had to work hard to when he graduates. reach this level. Aside than the Batchelor averaged 22 points three times a week team prac- per game during his freshman tice, he also practices whenever year, but most people did not he can, spends about two hours know he would turn out to be the working on his game, and two amazing basketball player that he hours lifting weights in the gym. is today. It seems like the work ethic of a He went unnoticed dur- great basketball player. But when ing his freshman year, but he asked if he was great basketball kept working on his game. player, Batchelor said, “ No I’m not “It was normal, no one knew at that stage yet if I was that good about me,” said Batchelor. I would be in the NBA. A great But as the years went by Batch- player is someone who is hum- elor developed his game, and ble, dedicated, has his priority turned into a scoring machine. straight and knows how to use his On Feb 8 Batchelor made history teammates.” Batchelor fi nished by breaking the OCAA all time this season averaging 25 points scoring record of 1,434 points, a game. He also made the OCAA formerly held by Emillio Rocca Photo by Didier Kalonji all-star team for the fi rst time “It’s of Fanshawe College Batchelor a new feeling,” said Batchelor. scored 1,524 points in four years. THE RECORD IS SET: Anthony Batchelor goes up for a jump shot to put some points Batchelor will be going off to Italy Batchelor was so focused on just this summer for training camp. on the board for the Durham Lords. Batchelor ended his career as the all-time lead- But he will always be remem- playing hard, that he had no idea ing scorer in the OCAA. on how close he was to breaking bered here in Durham College. the record. But fi ve days into this The Chronicle April 15, 2008 45 SPORTS NEWS Supercross championship rocks the Rogers Centre Th e crowd cheered as the rid- dominated the fi nal race for the By Shayna Brown ers battled each other one race af- semi-pros. With a few slip-ups, but Chronicle Staff ter another. Half of the time I didn’t some sheer persistence the three Th e night was fi lled with the know who was winning and who riders Skinner, Boni and Cun- sound of revving engines, the taste was losing, but I cheered anyway. nigham won fi rst second and third of dirt, an overwhelming scent of Th ere were two races for the place. gasoline and half-naked women pros and two for the semi-pros, in I thought I knew what loud prancing around in heels. which only the top fi ve riders of meant until the pros rode up to the Th e Supercross championship each race would advance to the starting line and sent the crowd race at the Rogers Centre in To- fi nals. into a frenzy. Engines revving and ronto was defi nitely a man’s world, Last year’s champion Chad fans screaming you could feel the but by far one of the best dates I’ve Reed had spectators at the edge of anticipation in the air. ever been on. While it breaks the their seats when he bailed during Th e gates dropped and they mould of the cliché date of dinner his qualifying race. were off . and a movie, I had the time of my With only a few laps to go I Waving banners and fl aunt- life. thought for sure he was done. ing Reed’s number, 22, the crowd Th e sound of exploding fi re- But his die-hard fans had more chanted Reed, Reed, Reed, as he works and the heat off the fl aming confi dence in him than I did. Th ey rode his way to victory. torches had not only the riders but screamed and shouted his name Fire burst into the air at the fi n- also the crowd raring and ready to as he raced past his opponents ish line as Reed fl ew over the jump go. barely managing to place fi fth. on his bike in his black and white With the wave of the 30-second Th at was by far the most nerve- checker suit with his fi st raised in sign from one of the Supercross wracking couple of laps for both triumph. girls in her skimpy little outfi t, the fans and Reed himself. Hoots and hollers fi lled the sta- riders were off for the fi rst race of After a half time show that dium as he rode by the crowd in the night. consisted of seven and eight year- celebration, with a fi nal burnout Dirt started fl ying and beer olds on their little dirt bikes racing for his fans with a huge smile on started fl owing. around the track, bailing and get- his face. Both the pros and semi-pro ting stuck in ruts, the crowd was All in all it was the perfect com- dirt bike riders competed in their anxious and at least half of them bination of dirt bikes, beer and Photo by Stephanie Pollard own divisions in diff erent heats DURHAM COLLEGE: Lords guard Erin Emery drives the were intoxicated. fl aming spectacles, perhaps not that were action-packed and full of Th ree Butler Brothers, riders for all girls, but for me at least. lane at the OCAA all-star game Saturday, March 29. wipeouts. sponsored by the same company, All-stars throw Tavares, Generals continue awareness on improvement in OHL East By Andrew Huska Chronicle Staff Th e 2007-08 season for the breast cancer Oshawa Generals had its ups and downs. By Stephanie Pollard First, the Generals fi nished Chronicle Staff Erin Emery of the women’s second in the eastern confer- Lords team explained the circum- ence, although for a time near the end that fi nish seemed Th e Ontario Colleges Athlet- stances for each team. doubtful. From their March 4 ics Association (OCAA) all-star “Most of us (the East team) are loss to the Windsor Spitfi res to games had athletes playing for a all guards so we were quicker with March 16 the Generals dropped purpose. the ball, but we’re all short so we six straight games. Th e event was not only used had bigger girls against us.” Additionally from Feb. 23 to as a way to show off athletic skills However, basketball was not the end of the year they had only from across Ontario, but also as a the only activity on the agenda for two wins in 12 games. way bringing awareness to breast this event. But head coach Chris DePiero cancer. Even the mascots from some of wants fans to look past the tough Both men’s and women’s teams the colleges who got to compete time at the end. got a chance to sharpen their for the crowd’s enthusiasm by “Unfortunately, it seems like shooting skills in the two point dancing, shaking or giving out gift our season is getting painted into and three point shot competition, certifi cates. what’s happened over the last where points were awarded based Th e audience also got a chance number of games and that’s not on numbered cards placed in vari- to participate by attempting to fair to the players,” he said. ous spots in front of the net. For shoot for up to $5,000 in the OCAA DePiero went on to say that the three point challenge, it was Boston Pizza Shoot for Cash Con- it is an improvement over previ- Jessica James from Niagara Col- test. ous years. Photo by Andrew Huska lege who took home the title, beat- Th e atmosphere was charged In fact the Generals have been ing last year’s defending champion with healthy competition, but a OSHAWA: Brett Parnham is swarmed by teammates steadily improving over the past Jeralyn Espiritu of Sheridan Col- pink display table laden with in- after scoring in the 6-1 win over Niagara, April 3. four years. In 2004-05, when ex- lege. formation about breast cancer NHLer Brad Selwood took over At 6 p.m. the women from the and the proper method of breast as general manager, Oshawa fi n- East and West Region squared off . examination pamphlets reminded While goals against were a In 2006-07 he broke Wayne ished last overall, the next year Th e East Region, the side that Dur- players and spectators of the big- problem, scoring them wasn’t. Gretzky’s OHL goal scoring re- they were 19th. Th is year they’re ham College was on, was quick to ger meaning behind this event. Th e Generals led the OHL cord for a 16 year-old with 72 fi fth in the 20-team OHL. steal and travel with the ball, ac- For the coaches as well as the with 290 goals, one more than goals. However, Oshawa allowed cording to Andrea Blackwell, one players from both regions, they felt fi rst place Kingston. Brett Ma- DePiero said that although the third highest goals against in of the coaches from the East, who good about contributing to a bet- cLean led the team with 61 goals MacLean and Tavares, Number the east, with only Kingston and worked along side Seneca Col- ter cause through sports. and John Tavares was second 2 and 3 respectively in OHL scor- Sudbury allowing more. lege’s Seneca Sting coach Marcy Andrea Blackwell was happy to with 40 goals. ing, were important pieces of the DePiero stressed that bring- Skribe. Her aim was to pressure coach the women’s East Region. Tavares, 17 has been tear- Generals’ puzzle, there were oth- ing down a goals against total is the other team in order to create “It was an honour to coach such ing up the OHL since the league ers. a team eff ort. an off ence. a group of athletes,” she said. changed its draft rules to allow “Patrick Asselin scored 41 this “We just need to pay attention Th e women’s East Region Emery was also happy that she him to be drafted at age 14 in year. Brett Parnham and Dale to detail in our own zone,” he worked hard, but it was the power got the chance to play for a cause 2005. Mitchell had very good years of- said. “And that’s all fi ve players of the west that caused them to this year. He debuted three days after fensively,” he said. “So we’re go- and our goalie.” end up short when the game end- “I’d defi nitely defi nitely do it turning 15. ing to look for other players to ed with 68-66 points. again next year,” she said. contribute as well.” 46 The Chronicle April 15, 2008 SPORTS NEWS Ridgebacks looking for answers

said with only 17 players, each one proved By Lauren Thomas valuable and brought something special to Chronicle Staff the team. Th at something special came for the Th e fi rst hockey season has come and WOHL player joining men’s team during the second half of the gone for both the men’s and women’s UOIT season when their physical play began to Ridgebacks and the time for refl ection has improve. begun. “Our team, more than most, fi nished off Both teams shared a rocky fi rst season Ridgebacks next season our hits, played an aggressive style and stuck with the men having a 2-10-0-2 record by with physical hockey until the fi nal whistle,” the end of November and the women hav- By Lauren Thomas Noyes led the WOHL defencemen in said Muylaert. ing a 1-12-1-1 by that time as well. But over Chronicle Staff scoring with 71 points during the regu- Th is aggressive style is something the time the fi nal scores would not be an indi- lar season, which put him fourth in the men’s team intends to continue next sea- cation of the battles fought on the ice. Once Th e UOIT men’s Ridgebacks hockey league for scoring, with 27 goals. son while also emphasizing the necessity the fl ow of the two teams began, around the team will be welcoming a new face this He was also a vital asset on the pow- to score more often, get scored on less and middle of the season, the games became season with defenceman Mike Noyes. er play for his team, the St. Mary’s Lin- display consistency. closer and fans were always guaranteed en- Noyes, a standout Western Ontario colns, racking up a record 18 power play Th e women’s team is looking forward to tertainment. Hockey League defenceman, scoped goals. another season to build on consistency and Th e men’s team reached the highlight of out Durham College and UOIT facilities Not to be underestimated at 6 feet 1 conditioning. the season beating the nationally ranked recently and was immediately persuad- inch, 180 pounds, Noyes won top hon- Th e fan support was also one of the es- University of Western Ontario 3-2 in an ed to commit himself to play hockey for ours in the league and was named the sential ingredients to the Ridgebacks’ sea- overtime shootout. Similarly, the women’s UOIT during the 2008-09 season. Caley Cup Player of the Year along with son. Th e schools, both UOIT and Durham, highlight came the night they beat veteran Men’s coach Marlin Muylaert said, a notable position as a fi rst team all- along with the community packed the arena team Waterloo. “Mike is a smooth skating defenceman star. to cheer on their teams. It was undeniably a Th e Ridgebacks did have to overcome with excellent vision, scoring prowess Helping his team to the champion- successful year for the growth of the Ridge- the challenges of being a fi rst-year team, a and playmaking ability. ship semi-fi nals, Noyes will be a refresh- back fan support. feat that took three years before seeing ice. We will be counting on Mike right ing addition to the Ridgebacks who are “Th e players will never forget coming out “We’re pretty much an all-rookie team. away to contribute to our power play looking to make their mark in their sec- on to the ice for the fi rst time to a roaring U of T and Laurier don’t even play their and off ense from the blueline.” ond OUA season. crowd and feeling the energy in the campus fi rst year’s very much… they’re more expe- ice centre ... the fans were great and the play- rienced... it’s a big advantage,” said women’s at an 80 per cent return rate for next year’s pulled off .860 per cent. Rikki Palmateer was ers and coaches were very appreciative,”said head coach Gary Pitcher. players. the women’s leading scorer with seven goals women’s assistant head coach Scott Barker. Mens head coach Marlin Muylaert also Goaltenders, Matt Mateja for the men’s and Jordan Freeland was the leading scorer Th e Ridgebacks will be preparing for next felt the challenge of competing in a league and Carleigh Taggart for the women’s, were for the men with 10 goals. season with a few summer practices as well largely consisting of veteran teams with vet- assets during the season and proved to be With the men’s and women’s teams hav- as maintaining conditioning throughout the eran players. Th e challenge was something standout players. Mateja ended the season ing a restricted number of players, each in- summer. However, offi cial practices don’t they overcame and both teams are looking with a .880 save percentage and Taggart dividual was important to the team. Pitcher start until September. The Chronicle April 15, 2008 47 48 The Chronicle April 15, 2008