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POWER OF PINK: Victoria Hickey (left) and Jaclyn Daly pose with the Durham College and UOIT moose in the Commons to celebrate the kick- off of the Power of Pink campaign, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer through fundraising and distribution of information. You pass the UPASS SA elections By Edith Zikmann By Edith Zikmann ing the school year are available Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff and include the VP of Campus Life, VP of UOIT, VP of Durham Students said yes to the UPASS Feb. 6 in a vote It’s that time of year again! The College, VP of Satellite and VP of where the overwhelming majority of voters were in Student Association winter elec- Trent. favour of the $10 per semester price increase. tion campaigns will be coming to “The Student Association is “It’s really important. I don’t always have a car campus March 11. very important because it serves and to pay for parking is ridiculous here,” said Nomination forms can be as a backbone to represent stu- Claire Hooper, a student at Durham College study- downloaded from the Student dent voices on campus,” explained ing to be a child and youth worker. Association, website Feb. 23 or Gibril Sallah, VP Internal of the “It’s crucial. I don’t know what I’d do without picked up at the SA office. All SA. the bus, I’d be walking from downtown Oshawa…” nominations must be in by March He encourages students to go she said. 9 at 5 p.m. out and vote for candidates who And what about parking? Students will have the oppor- they think will represent the best “Parking is too expensive, $500 for a parking tunity to run for president of the interests of the students and the pass?” she points out. Student Association which is a campus as a whole. The fee for the UPASS will increase from $50 to full-time paid position that super- “Voting is a democratic pro- $60 per semester. Students who take the bus will vises and manages the executive cess,” he said. “Students will have benefit from increased bus service and clean up roles of the SA. The president also the ability to choose the candidate buses in September 2009. represents the SA by acting as the that they think will do the job for During the month of September, additional bus- Photo by Edith Zikmann official spokesperson. them or who will represent them es will make extra rounds to make sure students Another full-time paid posi- to their outmost satisfaction.” aren’t left behind at crowded bus stops. THUMBS UP FOR THE UPASS: Dur- tion available is VP Internal whose Candidates for the Student Students in summer courses can use the UPASS ham College student Claire Hooper is role is to make sure operational Association will campaign from for an additional $80 over the summer. thrilled with the continuation of the UP- policies of the SA are updated and March 11- 20. There will also be improvements to the 915 ASS bus service on campus. implemented. Voting kicks off at 9 a.m. March Taunton and 916 Rossland routes. Full-time paid summer posi- 18 and campaign results will be tions and part-time positions dur- announced at 6 p.m. on March 20. 2 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS

LOOKING FOR A JOB?: The 2009 Hired Career Services job fair took place Feb. 11 in the gymnasium of the Durham College campus. Employ- ers from across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area set up information booths for students and members of the community. With high unemployment levels across the country, job fairs are a welcome tool for recent and future graduates and the unemployed. Job Fair Story and photos by Shenieka Russell-Metcalf

LEFT: Julie Twaddle, program supervisor for Recreation and Cul- ture Services, City of Oshawa, talks to UOIT Automotive Engineer- ing student Adam Reid about future employ- ment opportunities. RIGHT: Constable Tricia Denstedt, with the Royal Canadian Mounted Po- lice, talked to students about the many options available with a career in law enforcement.

Jobs, jobs everywhere! The 2009 “I want to find a workplace that’s Many employers were look- What are employers looking leadership skills and computer Hired Career Services job fair hit a friendly environment and makes ing for students in particular pro- for? People who know what they skills, said Julia Caron, owner of the Durham College campus on me want to be there.” grams to add fresh, innovative, cre- want to do and why, can say some- Winmar in Oshawa/Durham and Feb.11 in the gymnasium. With the unemployment rate in ative and new faces to their roster thing different about themselves Cobourg. Students and community January 2009 at 8 per cent and ris- of employees. that makes them stand out from The number one tip for a job members came out in masses to ing, Ontario residents are being hit Toronto Fire Services was look- the rest and have some knowledge fair is to be prepared for anything. look for part-time, full-time and hard. According to Statistics Can- ing for Firefighter-Pre-Service, Ed- of the company. Some employers were doing on- seasonal positions. A sea of busi- ada, the unemployment rate is the ucation and Training Certificate “We are looking for students the-spot interviews and could offer ness clothes, resumes and em- highest since November 1997. students/graduates. Ontario Pow- who give some thought into their positions from these interviews. ployer booths were set up to pro- It’s perfect timing for a job fair er Generation was looking for but experience and skills, when pre- On a final note, follow up with mote job opportunities within the with employers at the fair includ- not limited to Human Resource paring a resume, so it coincides recruiters and employers, after you region and in the GTA. ing the City of Oshawa, Enterprise Management Graduate Certificate with the positions they are apply- give them your resume. Contact “ I got prepared by picking my Rent-A-Car, Costco Wholesale, students/graduates. ing for,” said Lorraine Cockburn- information for most of the em- confident outfit and preparing a Durham Regional Police Service, I hope I can get work for a repu- Small from Leisureworld. ployers can be found in the 2009 well-thought-out resume ahead of Ontario Public Service, Bayfield table company where my skills When looking at a resume, its Job Fair guidebook distributed by time,” said Candice Neblett, a Dur- Homes and Canada’s Wonderland, can be utilized to bring in revenue,” important to see how independent Hired Career Services or online at ham College Multimedia student. to name a few. said Neblett. someone can work, as well as their www.hired.mycampus.ca. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 3 CAMPUS NEWS Edith Zikmann asks... What do you think about the results of the UPASS referendum?

Camille Scannell Alicia Scott Matt Ferguson Chantel Williams 1st Year General Arts and Science. 1st Year General Arts and Science 1st Year General Arts and Science 1st year General Arts and Science Durham College Durham College Durham College Durham College

“It’s frigging awesome!” “I’m extremely happy and give props to “It was fantastic!. It’s vital to student life.” “I’m happy because I take the bus everybody who voted.” every single day.” DC students fighting the mumps

By Asmahan Garrib Chronicle Staff

Durham College offered free mumps vaccinations to all students on Feb. 11-12, in an effort to thwart an outbreak on campus. Mumps is a highly contagious disease spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, touching contaminated surfaces or sharing food or drink. It can cause swelling of the brain and spinal cord, permanent deafness, sterility, painful swelling in the testicles for men, or ovaries and breasts for women, and spon- taneous abortions for pregnant women in their first trimester. “We noticed that students especially have waning immunity to the mumps and there’s been outbreaks on university and college campuses in 2006 and 2007,” said Tirzah Chung, a public health nurse for the Durham Region Health Department. After an epidemic started in Nova Sco- tia in 2007, and spread to New Brunswick, Alberta and North Bay, the Ontario govern- ment compelled universities and colleges across the province to provide the vaccina- tions. “Mumps might not be as significant as the flu or other contagious diseases that af- fect thousands of people on campus, but it’s important to stop it before it is significant,” said Cameron Benoit, a second-year Health Photo by Asmahan Garrib Science student, who promoted the mumps vaccination on campus. GET YOUR SHOT: Justin Glover, a first-year Law and Security student, gets his mumps vaccine from public Fever, headache, muscle aches, loss of ap- health nurse Kim James at UOIT’s athletic complex on February 11 and 12. The shot was free. petite and feeling worn-out are symptoms of the mumps, followed by painful swelling of the glands located in the cheeks and jaw. so closely to each other, colleges and uni- Eighty per cent of all people born in Can- catch-up program focused on providing the These symptoms usually last for nine versities are a perfect place for mumps to ada between 1970 and 1991 are not fully vaccine, which also protects against measles days, during which anyone with mumps spread, according to the Ontario Ministry of protected against mumps, because they and rubella. must stay in isolation to prevent spreading Health brochure. have only had one shot and need two, ac- “A lot of people think they had their MMR the disease. “To have a breakout and not do every- cording to the Ministry of Health and Long- vaccine when they were kids, but most of Because so many students interact live thing we can to stop it makes no sense,” said Term Care. them only had one shot, not realizing that Benoit. The Ontario government implemented a one shot would wane,” said Chung. Trent welcomes its seventh president He is currently the vice-president of re- at, but he said he has a special place in his By Robyn DePratto search at the University of Saskatchewan, heart for the University of Saskatchewan, Chronicle Staff and was at the Trent campus for the day which he will miss. as one of his series of planned visits to help “It’s a poignant moment in an academic’s This summer Trent University is going to with the transition process. career, when you leave your home”. Howev- have a new face in the president’s office. “It was a great chance to come back and er, he is looking forward to his time at Trent, Dr. Steven Franklin will become the uni- join my colleagues in Ontario,” he said. saying that it will provide him with a great versity’s seventh president and vice-chan- He has previously had academic ap- opportunity for personal growth. cellor, taking over from current president pointments at universities in Calgary, New- Franklin said Trent University at Durham Bonnie Patterson. foundland, and Waterloo. College is an important part of the school “There were a number of things that “Each one is a little bit different, with that has a great future. came together nicely for me,” Franklin said their own unique character, culture, and tra- He doesn’t have any specific plans for the in a phone interview from the Trent campus ditions”. Dr. Steven Franklin campus yet, but is planning a visit later this in Peterborough. He has loved all the places he has worked spring if possible. 4 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 TO CONTACT US Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Newsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Robin Pereira Advertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter EDITORIAL [email protected] Budget favours universities Employment rate would benefit from higher funding for skills training Despite ample opportunity for a dramatic collapse, the Conserva- tive government has survived. And so, too, has its budget, a multi-billion dollar plan designed to stimulate a flagging anadianC economy. Job cre- ation is one of its primary goals. Naturally, those new jobs will require trained workers. Thus the bud- get also plans to supply Canadian universities and colleges with new funds, including $2 billion for delayed maintenance projects. The nature of these projects will vary from campus to campus and some may even go unaddressed, as funding is based upon “merit and readiness”. Accord- ing to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, it’s up to Industry Canada to decide where this money goes. But there’s a catch. Most of that money will go to universities. Industry Canada has imposed a 70/30 split on the $2 billion. Universities will get 70 per cent of the funding – $1.4 billion – while colleges have to settle with 30 per cent, or $600 million. The split, says Flaherty, is decided by enrolment rates and the research-based nature of universities, as op- posed to colleges and their emphasis on skills training. There’s no denying the important roleuniversities play in Canadian society. University research is important to keeping Canada competitive on the world stage. But are the students in colleges any less deserving of adequate funding? Are the jobs they’re bound for any less important? It’s unlikely any college student would think so. $600 million is nothing to sniff at. But according to Statistics Canada’s Register of Postsecondary and Adult Education Institutions, there are 281 community college parent institutions in Canada, with many more affiliated campuses under those parents. $600 million gets a lot smaller when it’s divided 281 ways. By contrast, there are 119 university and de- gree-granting institutions. Why do the few get so much more? Maybe universities do deserve more money than colleges because of their research. Keeping laboratories up-to-date is important. But col- leges can fall apart just as easily as universities, and with this division of federal funding it may prove difficult forcampus administrators to keep the pieces together. Durham College is no exception. The federal government should be prepared to balance the scales at least a bit. A 60/40 split might go a long way towards repairing relations with colleges that are doubtless feeling snubbed by a government that needs their help getting people back to work. Matt Bird Editorial Cartoon by Matt Bird

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A fine line between raising concerns and interfering To the Editor: February 10, 2009. The SA is a student-run organi- have on our government. be focusing on. I firmly believe it Although I am pleased that zation. We are elected by students If this letter is offensive or profes- should be driven by students for As the president of the Student we have a campus that allows for students and we must always sors feel they have an opposing students. Association (SA), it was a rela- freedom of expression and the remember to stand behind that view on where their influence tively smooth transition for me exchange of ideas through active principle and professors must should lie, I invite an open de- Sincerely, to become a vocal advocate for debates, I am not pleased with a always remember to respect that bate on the subject to define once students this year since last year I professor pushing an agenda to principle. and for all who the SA represents Amy England was an active journalism student change SA policies. After reading this article I be- and what viewpoints we should Your SA President who wrote about issues that af- There is a fine line between lieve it is important to develop a fected students the most. raising concerns about policies policy that outlines what involve- But there is one issue that I which govern the SA and a pro- ment a professor can have within The Chronicle welcomes letters to the editor regarding issues feel I must write about and it is in fessor using his or her influence our organization. on campus or comment on published stories. Please write to: regards to a recent article called to change or implement new Without setting clear guide- “God Debate Raises Concerns”, policies. This is line that should lines, there is no end to the [email protected] published in the Chronicle on never be crossed. influence professors can

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle OPINION What’s the best way to watch TV? You can’t beat the Televisions will good ol’ boob tube soon be obsolete Since it’s conception in the 1930s, and of watching a show on TV higher when commercial availability in the 40s and 50s, commercials were included in the broad- Have you ever wondered how you can nies including Global and CTV are now the television hasn’t wavered in its popu- cast). watch your favourite movies without actu- uploading their more popular shows larity. Sure it has its critics. John Lennon But unless you have the greatest moni- ally paying money to buy the movie ticket (90210, Degrassi: The Next Generation once remarked, “If everyone demanded tor ever, the picture – even in a high quality or DVD? and House). peace instead setting – is Or may- This is truly adding to cable and of another not compa- be watch satellite be- television set, rable to that your favou- coming obso- rite episode lete. then there’d Lynn of the new be peace.” But television of Gossip Jayme Watching Girl over movies in the every year Wayling sets. This is new models due mainly to and over Quinn theatres has are wheeled the fact that again until also become out of ware- the quality of you have obsolete. houses and many ripped memorized Why pay for new shows shows is grainy. And with televi- every word an over-priced flicker across sion companies constantly im- Chuck Bass movie ticket, for a movie you may its screens. proving the technology of their machines, says. or may not like, when you can Statistics Canada reported in 2006 that the choice of watching Prison Break on Well with watch it online for free. 99 per cent of Canadian households have your 20-inch iMac screen from an unde- a good In- Yes the quality is not the great- a television set and a 2003 survey of house- cipherable site somewhere in mainland ternet connection and a click of a button, est on some, but you save a lot of money. hold energy use conducted by Natural Re- China (complete with Mandarin subtitles) you can instantly watch any television So it is well worth it. sources Canada found that 64 per cent of versus watching it on a 46-inch, high-def show or movie online for free. Not only can you get the movies that households had two sets and that almost 1080p Sony Bravia, is rather simple. And, With the creation of websites like are still in theatres, you can get the movies a quarter of Canadian households own really, Wentworth Miller deserves to be surfthechannel.com, megavideo.com and from your childhood, rebellious teenager three or more TV sets (what would John seen in the very best light. alluc.org, watching shows at their proper phase and the beginning of your adult say if he were alive?). Watching programs online is great if times on a normal television screen has life. You can save some more money by But over the last few years, more and you have some downtime at work or in become completely obsolete. watching your favourites online, instead more people have started using their between classes (or maybe in class, if pro- A great thing about being able to watch of going out and buying a DVD. computers as TV sets. With thousands of crastination is your thing). But given that television shows online is that you are With a laptop and wireless Internet you websites streaming television shows and computers permeate the workplaces and able to watch shows from all around the can take your movies and shows with you movies (legally and illegally), some people classrooms of our society, coming home, world, from French and Russian shows wherever you go. have stopped bothering to grab the remote lying on the couch and putting your feet from the ‘70s to British and American You can be sitting in class, and in need and instead just click a few buttons of the up while you watch the TV is an escape in shows from 2008. This is great because of a well deserved break from say, writing mouse. The leading onlinetelevision dis- itself. And you don’t have to press pause if you’re a Russian living in Canada, you an opinion piece, and what can you do be- tributor, Next New Networks, surpassed every time a Facebook notification pops are able to watch your favourite shows no sides Facebook, watch an old episode of 300 million views of its online shows in up. matter what time it is in Moscow. Full House or The Ninja Turtles. 2008. So does this mean that the humble When it comes to movies, sure it’s nice There are also no commercials when Maybe you have a little obsession with TV set is losing its luster? Is the medium not to have to shill 12 bucks to see a movie you’re watching T.V. online either, which everyone’s favourite vampire, Edward of sitcoms and dramas slowing changing? and maybe even see one before it hits the- is great because really, who likes watch- Cullen. Instead of paying $13 for a ticket Are we going to sell our TVs and gather atres. Maybe what we’re suffering from as a ing those annoying commercials that play to see it again for the fourth time, just head around the computer monitor for some society is a decreased standard of quality. over and over again. on over to one of the many sights with free must see programming? Will we stop buy- We listen to MP3’s, not high-fidelity record- Also if you’re like me and live in a house movies, and watch it online. Personally I ing DVDs and stop going to the movie the- ings and are willing to watch grainy online with no cable or satellite, T.V. shows online have seen the amazing movie a good eight atre? I don’t think so. versions of our favourite television shows are a godsend. times, online. Watching television online has its and movies instead of turning on the TV I can watch all the shows I miss and Whether you have no cable, no money, perks. You can watch missed episodes of or going to the cinema. But even as online keep up with all the latest gossip, love tri- or just missed an episode, having access favourite series, programs from around television programming becomes more angles and just good wholesome family to over 500 different shows and movies the world, old shows, and aren’t bothered popular, I still think there exist enough tele- fun. online, for free, is a great addition to the by commercials (though a new study from vision purists and innovations in television If you’re worried about it being against World Wide Web. the NYU Stern School of Business finds technology so that the mighty computer the law- don’t. There is no need for a television set that viewers rated their overall experience will never quash the good ol’ TV set. Not all of it is in fact illegal. Compa- when you have a laptop and headphones. Employers should give feedback

You’re closing in on the last the same time. peccably. Spelling the recipient’s It should be similar to Christmas who weren’t chosen, a little com- couple of months of school, until Time and effort and blood, name was trying, because again, time when you get a hand-knitted passion please. It just seems like it is over. Forever. The resume and sweat and tears collaborated to en- it had to be flawless. And now you sweater with Santa Claus on the they are machines when process- cover letter that compass this place the pristine package in the front from your grandmother and ing a resume and it makes you feel you have in your masterpiece mailbox, signed, sealed, delivered. in return, you send a thank-you small, insignificant. In fact, when hands is flawless, and now it‘s The waiting process begins and it note. Because it’s a compliment, looking over a resume, employers or at least you Rachael ready to send is tedious. Waiting by the phone no matter how much you hate the look over spelling first. If there is think it is. It took out to possible feels silly, like you’re awaiting a sweater, granny thought of you as much as one mistake, it’s to the weeks for that re- Coombs job prospects. callback from your crush, asking and sent out this sweater to keep shredder. That’s it; you are out of sume to encapsu- Licking the en- yourself, when will they call? It’s you warm. Why can’t these future sight and out of mind. late perfection. velope made stressful and it’s starting to drive employers think of it like that? Like A simple solution to ease peo- Writing in the you shiver and you crazy. You have been waiting they were hand chosen by you ple’s minds would be to take two third person was your hands for two weeks now, checking your because you thought of them as minutes and call back the people painful, especially when it took shake, because it needed to be messages, the mailbox and email the best. Now of course they are who are patiently waiting by the you time and time again to get sealed perfectly. Placing the stamp and in return you get no response. the ones choosing the employees phone. Because when it comes it perfect. It’s hard to try and sell took so much strength and effort A simple acknowledgement and it is a great compliment to be down to it, we need each other in yourself and also sound humble at because it needed to be placed im- would be nice, even courteous. chosen, but still to the rest of us, this employment dance. 6 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS PR faceoff at Shagwells In The By Nicki Lamont Chronicle Staff Public Relations students are Loop bringing fundraising to a whole new level. Second-year PR students night Meghan Lawless, Sarah Wight, Alyscia Sutch, Meagan Ayres and By Asmahan Garrib Chronicle Staff Ashley Ruth are hosting Faceoff On The Ridge at Shagwells on the For most parents it’s been Ridge on March 9 at 7 p.m. to raise a long time since they walked money for the annual PR class college hallways, worried trip. about application deadlines Each student is expected to and pre-requisite courses. raise $275 to cover their expenses On Feb. 18, Durham Col- when they travel to Ottawa to visit lege will hold In The Loop, a different PR firms, and the girls parents night for high school have found a fun way to bring in students considering Dur- the cash. ham College for their post- Taking what they’ve learned secondary institution. in Professor Lynn Gough’s Event From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. par- Planning and Fundraising Devel- ents can tour the school, meet opment course, the group of five faculty members and obtain has organized cheap eats, good information about the enrol- entertainment, and a chance to ment process. Parents can win some amazing prizes. also get information about Tickets, which are available for the application process, ad- $5 through the PR class, enter you mission, financial aid and the in a draw for a chance at Leafs tick- student services offered on ets, a team Canada jersey, ski lift campus. tickets, and many other prizes. “It’s exciting. No one from our program has ever had Leaf tickets to give away before,” said Wight. The event takes place on the Correction Ontario hockey battle night, so In the story headlined the Senators/Leafs game will be Guantanamo Bay sparks Photo by Nicki Lamont played for raffle hopefuls to enjoy. heated debate in the Feb. 3 People who can’t attend the issue of The Chronicle, the event can still buy a ticket and be FACEOFF ON THE RIDGE: From left to right, Public Relation students Meghan Law- name of the Student Asso- entered for the draw. less, Ashley Ruth, Sarah Wright, Alyscia Sutch, and Meagan Ayres, showing off the ciation’s vice-president of “It’s free to come to the event,” tickets available for their Faceoff event at Shagwells on March 9. Internal was spelled incor- said Ruth. “People don’t need to rectly. The correct spelling is buy a ticket to come, but they do Tickets for the draw enter you have at winning. go out and show the PR class your Gibril Sallah. The Chronicle need one to be entered for the for all the prizes, so the more tick- So if you’re looking for some- support. You might just win some apologizes for the error. draw.” ets you buy, the better chance you thing fun to do on a Monday night, Leafs tickets. Durham catches the flair three. Originally the 33-year-old By Shayna Brown was a mechanic, but after hurting Chronicle Staff his back he was unable to do that line of work any more. It was then Bottles flew at E.P. Taylor’s last that a friend offered him a bar- week – unlike usual however, they tending job. flew with an abundance of what One night Janes said he was the pros call ‘flairboyance.’ watching a movie and he saw guys Students had the opportunity doing flair bartending and thought to learn from a professional and to himself, “ hey, I can do that.” try their hand at flair bartending. So he got on his computer and Flair bartending is an art that has did some research, looking up vid- been around since the early 1800s. eos on You Tube. Bartenders use this technique to “ I had a bottle of Captain Mor- impress and get the attention of gan spiced rum so I wrapped it in guest by performing tricks—like toilet paper and then wrapped it throwing liquor bottles— while with duct tape and started practis- making drinks. ing in my living room,” Janes said. A bartender from Toronto, Jer- And that’s where it all started. emy Janes, demonstrated his skills Janes was invited to Durham to the dozen people who came College by Scott Toole, the events out and taught them a few simple programmer. tricks of the trade. It was the first flair bartending Within minutes bottles were event, but hopefully not the last, flying around the bar; up in the air, he said. from side to side and from hand to “We like to be able to offer floor. something that people can take Janes broke down small rou- away with them when they leave tines into simple steps to make it and continue to practise at home,” easier for the participants to grasp. said Toole. Unfortunately, the problem wasn’t The students who participated grasping the tricks but rather the Photo by Mike Terminesi got to take home a bottle and a bottles themselves. shaker cup to refine their skills. “It’s fun, but I keep getting hit THROWING BOTTLES: Jeremy Jones (centre) shows off his skills for Nursing student Toole plans on hosting similar with the bottles, and it hurts,” Rachel Michaleck (left) and fellow bartender Mike, flipping bottles (right). events in the future at E.P. Taylor’s. laughed Rachel Michalecki, a “Hopefully I can get my cre- Nursing student at the event. tried to imitate his moves. more often than not. Things came tricks were being completed. ative juices flowing and come up There were smiles and laughs As the session progressed the together and the moves Janes Janes has been a bartender for with some more cool stuff for next all around as the participants students started to get the hang taught the students at the chaotic more than 12 years and has been year.” watched the master at work and of it – and hang onto their bottles beginning got more uniform and doing flair bartending for just over The Chronicle February 17, 2009 7 CAMPUS NEWS Centre Engineering a great design to host By Alistair Lowe Chronicle Staff events for Making a remote controlled car for off-world exploration is chal- lenging, but having about nine hours and $10,000 to build it is a Women’s problem the UOIT Engineering Design Team was up for. Students from all over Ontario Month attended the Ontario Engineering By Amanda Press Competition, held in Guelph over Chronicle Staff the Feb. 6-8 weekend. Their task? “Design something Women in the workforce in that would search and collect 2004 reached an impressive different particles on a planet 7.5 million, which is twice the covered in salt,” said Mary Viloria, figure in the mid- 1970s, and president of the UOIT Engineering although this was a milestone Students’ Society. for women across Canada, The third-year Mechtronics stu- they were not given the same dents used their fictional $10,000 opportunity not so long ago. to ‘purchase’ items from a table Every year, women around covered in materials with which to the world are recognized for build the vehicle. their accomplishments and Nine hours later the UOIT team contributions, and most im- presented their creation to a panel portantly, are celebrated for of judges, beating out 14 other how far they have come. teams to take first place. Since 1977, Canadians “They not only solved the prob- have celebrated International lem,” said Viloria, “But went beyond Women’s Day on March 8 rec- and made the car more efficient ognizing progress and chal- by allowing it to collect numerous Photo Courtesy of Mary Viloria lenges and planning future particles simultaneously.” steps to achieving equality. Their win in Guelph guarantees BRINGING HOME THE GOLD: From left: UOIT students Chris Kantor, Beesham Ma- Over the years, many women them a spot in the national Cana- hadeo, Dave Mathews and Ayaz Juma placed first at the provincial level to move created organizations that dian Engineering Competition in onto the upcoming Canadian Engineering Competition in New Brunswick. promoted what they believed March at the University of New in, which helped influence Brunswick. society for the better. The Ca- nadian Woman’s Christian Students’ Temperance Union fought to Singing sweets! give women the right to vote and the establishment of the National Council of Women income tax of Canada gave women a voice on the national stage. “International Women’s receipts Month is raising an aware- ness of different women’s issues around the world. Dif- available ferent women organizations, agencies and governments raise an awareness about soon women’s issues,” said Allison Hector-Alexander, Women’s By Shawntee Russell Chronicle Staff Centre co-ordinator on cam- pus. The first IWD was held on It’s about that time of year again Feb. 28, 1909 in the United to file for your income taxes, and to States. In 1910, the Interna- get back some of that hard-earned tional Socialist congress in cash. Copenhagen unanimously 2008 income tax receipts will voted to establish an inter- be available on Mycampus Feb. 20, national women’s day in at 4 p.m. The income tax receipts honour of the movement for provide you with your tuition, edu- women’s rights and to as- cation and textbook amounts cer- sist the struggle for universal tificate, which can be printed off the Mycampus page. women’s suffrage. Photo by Shawntee Russell Here on campus, the The deadline for individuals fil- Women’s Centre is hosting a ing for personal income tax for the number of events during this CUPCAKES FOR CHARITY: The campus choir, Ithemba, hosts a bake sale full of 2008 year is April 30. month to promote Interna- delicious treats in the UA East Atrium on Feb. 10 to raise funds for charity. tional Women’s Month such as a performance of the Vagi- na Monologues, information sessions about women in the Open your hearts for Durham Children’s Aid Congo who are continuously of the price to the charity. volunteers dedicated to support- have been eager to participate. being violently sexually as- The participating restaurants ing and reinvesting in the commu- Shrimp Cocktail manager Chris saulted, and a workshop, fea- By Lynn Wayling Chronicle Staff are: Mr. C’s, Nice Bistro, Sauter’s nity. Since 2006, Hearts has raised Neshevich says his restaurant is turing d’bi young, a spoken Inn, 22 Church Steakhouse, Pi- over $123,000 for local charities. always willing to help. word artist focusing on gen- mentos, Bella Notte Ristorante, On Dana Baltovich, chair of the or- “We do whatever we can to give der and sexuality. It’s time to put down your left- The Rocks (Whitby and Oshawa lo- ganization, is enthusiastic about back to the community that we “We try to support com- over candy hearts and get ready cations), Chatterpaul’s, El Stavros, this year’s fundraising campaign, work in and live in and that helps munity organizations on In- for a Big Heart celebration. Hot Rocks Diner, Shrimp Cocktail, hoping to surpass the $58,000 us.” ternational Women’s Day be- Valentine’s Day may be over, Burbs Bistro & Bar, Havana Nights raised last year. To help do so, So why not continue the Valen- cause they have events going but the Hearts of Durham char- and Makimono Japanese (in Pick- Hearts of Durham has been deter- tine’s Day celebrations, take your on, so we are not doing any- ity is just beginning its Big Hearts ering and Ajax). mined to get out its message. sweetheart out to dinner and help thing on that particular day campaign to raise money for the The restaurant drive is part of “We are a doing a multi-media raise money for children in need. because we are having other Durham Children’s Aid Founda- a larger fundraising effort that in- blitz - e-mail, posters, ads in news- More information about Big events happening through- tion. From now until March 15, cludes a fashion show on March papers, asking people to go to the Hearts can be found at www. out the month,” said Hector- 14 restaurants across Durham Re- 29 and a gala benefit on April 18. restaurants,” said Baltovich. heartsofdurham.com or at 905- Alexander. gion will be spotlighting items on their menu and donating a portion The organization is made up of The restaurants, for their part, 655-0651 x 1. 8 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Be a leader at Let’s go on a road trip Pub Brewery. ers if you can find the place. Explore the different local By Amanda Allison Their claim to fame is the best For $3 US you can get the city- market areas, including the dis- Chronicle Staff unpasteurized, unfiltered and wide special – a beer and a shot. tillery district or Kensington Mar- Ahhh! Spring break is finally UOIT unadulterated brews in the biz. If there is one thing you’ve got ket, home to shops, galleries, res- upon us and that can only mean For late night, the city offers to do while in town, it’s to mow taurants and pubs. one thing. It’s the season for re- up Club Metronome for live mu- down on an authentic cheeses- No matter where you choose ally overpriced hotel rooms sic shows ranging from rock to teak. to go, before you pack your workshop overlooking overcrowded and reggae. If you want to do it right, head friends in the back seats and hit overrated beaches, all adding up If falling down a mountain just to Pat’s, named after owner Pat the road, there are a few tips to to a remarkably underwhelming isn’t your style, perhaps a road Oliveri who invented the steak remember. By Liisa Sahamies vacation. trip to Philadelphia with an ex- sandwich way back in 1930. The driving.ca website has lots Chronicle Staff For those of us who didn’t cursion to Washington is more They’re open 24/7 and no of great advice, tips and inspira- book their flight to the Carib- suitable. matter what time you go, there tion for road trippers. The Management Develop- bean before the recession hit or With all the excitement sur- will always be someone waiting They advise checking out and ment Centre at UOIT will be hold- who simply can’t afford to take a rounding Obama, is there a bet- behind you, so research how to preparing the vehicle you’ll be ing a team building and leadership whole week off work, two words ter place to see American history order the Philly-way so you don’t bopping and singing (and for all workshop on Feb. 27. This one-day immediately spring to mind – past and present? hold up the line. except the driver, sleeping) in. workshop helps the road trip.. It’s a nine-hour drive through Hotels.ca has rooms starting at Take a look at your tires and participants to understand and One great idea if you want to the Hill Island (east of Kingston) $63 US, but the best deal is at the spare since you never know manage stress-related events in make full use of the heavy snow border crossing to Philadelphia, Travelodge, blocks from down- when you’ll find a pothole with their lives. we’ve been hit with is Vermont. or you can make a longer trek town, where $104 US will get you your name on it. For a fee of $375 plus GST the About a seven-hour drive through Erie and even spend a two double beds, wi-fi and a con- Stuff in some blankets, a flash- class is six hours long from 9 a.m. away, Bolton Valley offers a night in Pittsburgh before con- tinental breakfast. light, bottles of water and granola to 4 p.m. and the materials and a change of scenery from the local tinuing on to the city of brotherly If you continue on to Wash- bars in case of emergency. lunch will be provided. slopes. love. ington to see history in the mak- A first aid kit with the basics It can teach a cognitive method A great place to ski or snow- The must-sees to some, and ing, you can stay five blocks from can’t hurt either. to health and stress management. board is Cochran’s Ski Area, in tourist traps to others, in Philly the White House and a mile from Since you’ll be travelling in the These participants will learn Richmond, eight miles off high- include two parks. the Washington Monument at winter, it can be helpful to have skills and the right tools for deal- way 89 and minutes from down- Love Park, actually named the Crowne Plaza Hamilton. a portable DVD player or some ing with the demands and pres- town Burlington and Montpelier. JFK Plaza, was built in the 1960s For $110, you’ll get two double car games in mind for weather sures of change in both their per- A full day lift ticket is $20 at the end of the Benjamin Frank- beds and this swanky inn has a delays. sonal, and professional lives. Stu- US and equipment rentals are lin Parkway and is across from restaurant and fitness centre on And don’t forget the most im- dents just need to fill in the one- $15 US for skis and $20 US for a city hall, where you can find a gift site. portant of road trip essentials – day workshop registration form. snowboard. shop for all your souvenir post Split with a carload of friends, the tunes. If you have any questions con- Hotels.ca has reasonably card and shot glass needs. these road trips are much more Ask your buddies to bring tact the centre at 905-721-8668 priced hotels in Burlington for The Independence National reasonable than a cruise around along CDs or iPods for loads of ext. 3290 or 2836. Or you can visit the spring break period from as Historic Park hosts both the Inde- the islands, but if your pock- variety, or even download some www.businessandit.uoit.ca/mdc cheap as $65. pendence Hall, where the Decla- ets can’t spare a dime then you classic driving songs. or email [email protected] If you want the best deal that ration of Independence and U.S. should look closer to home. On Canada.com, Martha Wor- is closest to downtown, consider Constitution were signed, and Toronto has plenty to offer for boy has a suggestion list, includ- the Rodeway Inn South Burling- the Liberty Bell. road trippers. ing Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’ and ton at $85. Tickets are free if you don’t Even though it’s in our own Tiffany’s I Think We’re Alone Even if you get sick of the mind waiting in line, or you can backyard there is still plenty to Now. slopes, there is plenty to do in the pre-book online for $1.50 US at explore. Anything that gets your fin- Relay area. www.reservations.nps.gov. Consider hitting up a museum. gers tapping and your friends Check out the Church Street Philly also is a major sports The Royal Ontario Museum is singing along makes the cut. Marketplace, a four-block Art town, so if you can score 76’s or showing the Nature of Diamonds No matter where the winding Deco styled walkway with shops, for Life Flyers tickets, you are almost exhibit until March 22 and with road leads you, the number one restaurants, entertainment ven- guaranteed a great time in the student ID admission is $19. tip is not to over plan. ues and cart vendors. crowd. Or take an interactive journey Remember that the trip is as Or stop by the oldest craft Atlantis: The Lost Bar probably through the Hockey Hall of Fame much about the journey as it is to help brewery in the state, the Vermont has the best deal for penny pinch- for $13. the destination. cancer research

By Jayme Quinn Chronicle Staff

Can you take 12 hours out of your life to help fight can- cer? Sure you can! Trent Uni- verisity, along with the Ca- nadian Cancer Society, will be walking or jogging in the Relay for Life on March 27 starting at 7 p.m. and ending the next day at 7 a.m. The Relay for Life is a 12- hour, overnight, non-compet- itive relay to help raise money for cancer research. You can walk, run or even bike around the track. Cancer has touched many people’s lives and people par- ticipate for loved ones who have survived the battle, or unfortunately lost their lives. People also join for friends who have been touched by it. For more information on how to participate you can email [email protected]. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 9 CAMPUS NEWS

Jamilah McCarthy asks... What do you think of the prices in the vending machines going up?

Going on a trip? Here are some Justin Bowes Jason Josephs Pierre Smith, Trisha Harris Police Foundations student Police Foundations student Business Administration General Arts and Science tips “ I think they need to lower “ The prices are ridiculous.” “ I don’t care because I don’t “Vending machine prices have By Shenieka the price by at least 50 cents. The buy anything from the vending gone up pretty high. They are too Russell-Metcalf prices are way too high.” machines, but they need to make high.” Chronicle Staff a profit somehow.” With the recent economic times students are trying to pinch their pennies, but still have a little bit of fun. Spring break is right around the corner and the travel bug is sure to hit college and university campuses province wide. Why do students book last minute trips? It’s plain and simple. They think they’re go- ing to get a deal. “ The most popular last- minute destinations are the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Mexico,” says Marsha Rockett from Sears Travel at the Oshawa Centre. Last-minute travellers choose these destinations because they are generally less expensive, but last-minute trips aren’t like they were before. If you book in the last few months before your preferred departure, you might end up paying more. Many popular travel websites have a specific last minute deals sections, like expedia.ca, itravel2000.com, searstravel. ca and selloffvacations.com, where you can choose the best vacation spot for your budget. Before you book your trip remember to check out the travel reports and warnings on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada site. Also, remember that you have to have a valid passport to travel internationally unless you’re just going across the border to the U.S. Then you just need a government- issued piece of ID and a birth certificate. For some destinations, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your return date. This year, you might get the travel bug for spring break but be sure to look into all the details, before you leave Canada. 10 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 11 12 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS City hopes new businesses will Study in Hong shake recession from city core Kong tions, each time bringing different re-opening. “We have taken this crease in employment insurance By Michael Flynn renovations to the former retail case to heart and are implement- recipients since December 2007. Chronicle Staff space into a bar. ing a series of measures, creating a However, the economy can and see “I was ready to walk away, and series of checklists, and streamlin- change like the weather. Those who spend their time Mike Leonard from the city told ing the way we interact with busi- No one could have accurately and money in downtown Oshawa me to keep going because there nesses,” he said. “The city has lots predicted the crash of General the sights have seen many businesses come were funds available to help pay of available resources – it is just a Motors or the effect it has had on and go over the last few years. for some drawings we needed, matter of communicating this ef- the city. By Amanda Allison Despite the number of closures, and that they had someone who fectively.” Formerly “The City that Moto- Chronicle Staff there is hope that Oshawa can would do them.” As far back as 2004, Oshawa vates”, Oshawa is still focusing on shake off the recession and once The drawings were done and began touting the slogan “revital- fixing and improving its down- If you’ve ever wanted to again lead the country in econom- Evans had the invoice sent to the izing the downtown”. town core, but not by lining the see Victoria Harbour, the ic growth. city. “I got a call from Oshawa has streets with more traditional Peak or the Giant Buddha, Some experts are calling for the city saying they Oshawa is clearly taken an econom- ‘mom-and-pop’ stores as was pre- in transition from UOIT’s study abroad pro- a shift in focus to the education were mistaken, and ‘ ic hit since then, viously done. gram in Hong Kong may be sector in order to renew the local there were no funds an auto town to an which means cre- According to Tuley, Oshawa for you! economy. available.” educational hub. ating new busi- will flourish during the recession This opportunity begins David Tuley, downtown devel- “We were fixing Just look at the ness growth could in part by focusing on the growing in May and includes three opment officer for Oshawa since things right down growth of the aca- be more challeng- education sector. programs, two online courses 2006, is confident that Oshawa is to the last day,” said ing, but not im- One of the newest additions to and one course through the strong and will brave the current Evans. “We couldn’t demic institutions. possible. the downtown core is a brand new University of Hong Kong. economic storm. get our liquor licence ’ The Conference UOIT education building, which Open to all UOIT students “[The city’s] goals have been because the stereo David Tuley Board of Canada had previously been empty for are the Intercultural Com- achieved, such as constructing was plugged into an is a not-for-profit about two years. munication, Globalization the GM Centre downtown, land- extension cord instead of a power organization that provides realis- “Oshawa is clearly in transition and International Commu- ing the new Durham consolidated bar, and that would have meant tic predictions of economic trends from an auto town to an educa- nication and Chinese and courthouse, developing new zon- another week or two we wouldn’t in cities across the country. tional hub,” said Tuley. “Just look Western Modes of Thought ing laws and renovating the Re- be open until the fire inspector In 2005, the group predicted at the growth of the academic in- courses. gent Theatre.” came back...We had bills from the “Oshawa will lead Canada in eco- stitutions. In addition, only Faculty However, not all efforts by Os- last two months and no money nomic growth through to 2009.” Each student contributes a me- of Business and Information hawa business owners have been left,” he said. “The city helped out a Today the group has released a dian of $26,000 to the local econo- Technology students can take success stories. lot at certain times, but in the end report saying “lower auto produc- my annually.” the Edge I Capstone Project In 2008, Wes Evans opened Fos- they made it too difficult to open tion will limit Oshawa’s economic The shift from an industrial and Edge II Capstone Project sey, a martini and tapas lounge. again.” growth to 0.7 per cent this year.” economy to a knowledge-based courses. The bar opened with a tempo- It also means that Evans is left The number is still positive, economy is being hailed by ex- For additional informa- rary liquor licence, but had yet to with $130,000 in debt with noth- but nowhere near the 4.0 per cent perts in Ontario as the new era of tion, please contact academ- be approved by the city of Osha- ing to show except for a few hard mark it has hovered around in pre- economics. ic advisor Jessica Walsh at wa. lessons in business. vious years. As more manufacturing is done [email protected] or visit Evans said he was bogged Tuley says it is unfortunate that Most disturbingly, Oshawa led overseas, the demand for creative http://hku.hk down for two months with inspec- red tape prevented Fossey from Canada with a 96.4 per cent in- minds opens here at home. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 13

Buffalo and More! 14 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 15 16 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 17 CAMPUS NEWS Carnations for a cause Durham can now eat out and feel safe

By Alistair Lowe red sign lets people know the busi- Chronicle Staff ness is closed because there is an immediate health hazard to the Choosing where to dine out public. on a Saturday night is about to get The second phase of the system easier in Durham Region. will be a web site where the pub- A new, two-phase, food safety lic can quickly and easily view in- inspection system is being imple- spection results. mented on March 2, across the Health inspectors look for the region. following: food is maintained at Using coloured DineSafe Dur- appropriate food temperatures ham signs, the system is intended during food storage, preparation, to make it easier for the public to cooking, holding and service. see the results of food safety in- Food is protected from cross-con- spections in each establishment. tamination and adulteration. Food A green means a passing grade, handlers demonstrate good food yellow is a conditional pass and if handling and the business is closed due to food personal hygiene practices. safety violations, it will receive a Adequate sanitation and mainte- red sign. nance processes are in place for The signs must be posted where surfaces and equipment. An ef- Photo by Melissa Bies the public can easily see them. fective pest control program is in A green sign indicates the es- place. FROM HEART TO HEART: Megan Vespasiani and Kristina Thirlwell both criminol- tablishment is at or above compli- For more information visit ogy students and sorority members of Alpha Sigma Chi were selling carnations ance with the Ontario Food Prem- www.durham.ca or call the Dur- ises Regulations. A yellow sign ham Region Health Department for $2 in spirit of Valentine’s day with all proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke – Environmental Help Line at 905- Foundation. indicates a conditional pass where food safety may be affected and a 728-3813 Ext. 2188.

Photo by Mike Terminesi

CHEERS TO A ROAST: Eric Dillane and Nick Vetrone cheer their cup- cakes at their bake sale to raise money for a pig roast. Super supper is served They hoped to make a decent amount By Shayna Brown with the bake sale because the Student As- Chronicle Staff sociation (SA) would match the money they made up to $250, Dillane added. Its pink flesh glinting in the sun, a pole “So if we make $200 today the SA will stuck through its middle and an apple in its match it and give us $200, so we will have mouth. The sweet aroma filling your nostrils $400 for the roast.” and making your mouth water as you watch Dillane and Vetrone plan on getting a it spin around over the crackling open flame. 180-pound pig for the roast. This will be a sight to see at the end of April, “I’m going to butcher it myself,” Dillane when the Ultra Supper Club hopes to have a said, “ And Nick is going to build a smoker.” pig roast. The Ultra Supper Club consists of about Last week two members of the club, crim- seven members who meet at the south resi- inology student Eric Dillane and account- dence kitchen every other Sunday where ing student Nick Vetrone, were sitting in the they cook a huge meal. UOIT commons at a table covered with an “We usually have theme nights,” said Ve- array of delicious goods. They were selling trone. “Next week we are making pull-pork.” brownies, cupcakes and cookies galore to The club consists of Durham College and raise money for their club. UOIT students, new members are always “The bake sale is to raise funds because welcome. Perfect for students living on resi- we want to have a giant pig roast at the end dence. The meals usually feed about 10 to 12 of the year,” said Dillane. people so no one goes home hungry. 18 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Got singing talent? become a member of the Durham choir By Asmahan Garrib sang traditional music and Mes- Chronicle Staff siah before as a singalong.” Messiah, composed by George Everyone does it. No one can re- Handel in 1741, is a musical play, ally blame you. It’s hard to help, es- traditionally done for Christmas. pecially with the acoustics sound- The concert combined songs from ing just right. Belting out the latest Messiah like A Child Is Born, along Beyoncé or Kanye tune, imagining with classic gospel music like Hal- looking out at a crowd of people lelujah, And The Glory Of God and cheering and singing along. But Praise His Holy Name. for all those who are ready to turn In addition to their voices, the their shampoo bottle into a real concert also boasted Jennifer microphone and trade the shower Swartz, the first harpist with the stall for the stage, Durham College Montreal Philharmonic and in can help. previous years had a seven-person The Durham Community Choir orchestra play along with them. encourages students who love to While the Christmas concert sing to join them, every Monday attracted just less than 500 guests, evening, for two hours of perform- Cheung-Bret insists that isn’t ing pop music classics. enough and hopes that more sing- ers and a pop music theme will at- “The Durham Community th Choir is a very good organization, tract more guests to the April 26 but we need more people,” said concert. Odile Cheung-Bret, a choir mem- “It’s a good time to come,” said ber. “We would love to have more Cheung-Bret. “For those who are Durham College students join. not very religious we are doing They will definitely have fun.” pop music, so they will probably Cheung-Bret would like more already know many of the songs students to join, but stresses that from listening to the radio. anyone from the community at April’s concert will include a any age can be part of the choir as selection of pop music sung by long as they can pay the $70 regis- the choir, guest performer, Bronze tration fee. Foundation, a handbell group Since the choir is linked to and the direction of composer, Durham College’s Continuous J.C. Coolen. Coolen who studied Learning, participants pay the fee music at Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts, has worked as directly to the school, which pro- Photo by Jaspinder K Jassal a church musician and choral vides the choir a place to practice BAKE SALE: On Feb. 11 S.H.A.R.E. held a Valentine bake sale in the UA atrium on and the services of a professional conductor for more than 15 years and currently works as the music campus. The bake sale was held to raise money for Pangaea. Above Nicole Sarvaria director and pianist. and Tesba Donaldson display some of the baked goods that were on sale. “Anybody who wants to sing director at Manor Road United and pays the fee to the college Church. can join,” said Cheung-Bret. “They “He is a wonderful music di- don’t have to have a good voice rector,” said Cheung-Bret about or musical education, all that’s re- Coolen, who has been the music director of the Durham Commu- Tasty savoury goods baked to quired is to love to sing and want to sing. Past experience isn’t nec- nity Choir for 10 years. “He really essary, but it is nice.” knows how to choose the pieces to The non-audition choir, cur- suit the ability of the choir, to im- prove on it and bring it to a higher perfection with lots of love rently in its tenth year, has 60 members, with hopes to keep level.” bake sale in the UA atrium and hearts, confetti and balloons for As a five-year member of the By Jaspinder k Jassal growing. Cheung-Bret recognizes Chronicle Staff campus recreation centre, Feb. 11 Valentine’s Day.. the diversity of music they sing as choir, Cheung-Bret thinks it is a from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Money raised will go towards a reason for the choir’s popularity. wonderful outlet to express the Both the atrium and the recre- funding Pangaea and purchasing musical talent she wouldn’t feel Love is in the air. “The variety of song repertoire S.H.A.R.E. held a Valentine’s ation centre were decorated with sweatshirts for the executive. we sing is very attractive,” said Ch- comfortable doing alone. eung-Bret. “I love singing,” said Cheung- Since the choir is not affiliated Bret. “I don’t have the voice to sing with a church they not only sing as a soloist, but I love to sing with gospel music but also an assort- a group.” ment of pop songs. The fall season For those looking for a place to leading up to Christmas is gospel shine, but too shy to step out of the and soul in preparation for their shower, the Durham Community Christmas concert. Choir provides a warm, safe en- “The Christmas concert went vironment. So putting down the very well,” said Cheung-Bret. “We shampoo bottle doesn’t mean it’s had a seasonal concert where we time to stop singing.

Photo by Asmahan Garrib

DURHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR: Choir members practise California Dreamin’ by the Mamas and the papas. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 19

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Wild-T takes the stage Culture just like that, rolling around the stage,” said Springer with a Pete and art The Townsend windmill. “There is a thing I started doing when the ceiling is made from stucco tiles,” come to band will WHAP! The air guitar flew into an imaginary ceiling, screaming while it dangled. continue “David Bowie was touring Can- Oshawa ada in 1991 with a band called Tin Machine, and he was in Montreal By Lynn Wayling on his way to Toronto the follow- Chronicle Staff touring in ing night,” said Springer. “He saw the video for my song Midnight Need some culture in your Blues, and just freaked out. He life? Want to see everyday Canada had me come meet him after his items transformed into works Toronto show, and about a month of art? Then you needn’t look later he had me play on his album until April any further than Oshawa’s For the first time Robert McLaughlin Art Gal- By Michael Flynn lery. Chronicle Staff in‘ my life I woke In addition to their perma- up in the morning nent collection, the gallery is Tony Springer has a reputa- hosting two new exhibitions tion for loud guitar playing and an and had no plans, of Canadian artists – Gary even louder stage show. He had so I used that time Greenwood: Tourist and Di- the crowd at Chicago’s glued to to write songs. ane Landry: The Defibrilla- him after the first note on Saturday tors, on display until March 8 night. ’ and March 22, respectively. Springer and his band, known Tony Springer Greenwood’s exhibi- as Wild-T and the Spirit, tore tion, which combines pho- Black Tie White Noise.” through two sets of original and tographs and installations, Photo by Michael Flynn “I walked into the studio in cover songs spanning four de- isn’t your typical tourist fair. New York with my beat-up guitar cades. Landry’s exhibition sees the and started playing along with the Springer is humble, almost shy ROCK ON: Wild-T and the Spirit take the Chicago’s transformation of household song, getting the feel of it,” said offstage. It’s surprising to hear him stage to an enthusiastic crowd. They recently released items into kinetic marvels Springer. “After about 15 minutes speak at a normal volume after their album Fender Bender. that shock us. I told them I was ready to record, sitting through a few hours of his Umbrellas and accordi- and they said they already got it.” band’s performance. ons mimic the rhythmic rise Springer has an impressive live. It’s good to see places that al- Springer continued to play with He still maintains an island ac- and fall of human breathing record of live shows and record- low people to come and enjoy the Bowie on the talk show circuit, in- cent from his native Trinidad and and empty water bottles cre- ings that humble even the most sounds.” cluding Leno, Letterman and Ar- Tobago. ate a blossoming flower on righteous musicians. Yet he seems Wild-T and the Spirit signed to senio Hall. “We came back from touring the wall. completely at home playing to 40 a German label called Jazz Haus, Wild-T and the Spirit recently Europe in October and decided The gallery is located at 72 or so people in a small club like and now tour across Europe regu- released their latest album Fender to take three months off,” said Queen Street and admission Chicago’s. larly. Bender. Over the next few months, Springer. “For the first time in my is by donation. “I love it when places promote “I’m so thankful that we get to they are touring Canada coast-to- life I woke up in the morning and live music,” Springer says about go back [to Europe], because the had no plans, so I used that time to coast before they leave for a Euro- Chicago’s. “It’s become really tough place is just rocking. Tonight I’m pean tour in April. write songs.” in Canada for musicians to play very well behaved, but it can turn D.A.E. Studio event rocks E.P. Taylor’s

By Artem Boykov people are having mid-terms or Chronicle Staff exams.” The Doyle Audio Engineering It was all about music on Feb. studio located in Pickering was 6 at E.P. Taylor’s as the Light of build in 2001 and since has man- D.A.E. Studio charity event shook aged numerous local bands who the place with rock riffs and drum in exchange for some volunteer beats. The show featured such work, could record a certain num- bands as Speck of Dust, Social ber of songs. Clash, The Isles of Thieves, Man “We are trying to promote com- with Target and Blues Underdog, munity service,” said Megill. “If the some of which have worked with band members show that they are D.A.E. studio before. dedicated to their task then we The show’s turnout wasn’t as give them more time in the studio big as promoters would’ve liked it as opposed to those who do little to be, gathering around 70 people. work. We might let them record Photo by Artem Boykov The turnout, however, didn’t seem one song.” to affect the performers who kept The community effort, which SING IT: Band members Mike Husiak, Frank Piro, and Davin Kiss of Social Clash per- jumping around the stage, enjoy- is video recorded and posted on ing the sound and the vibe. Youtube, serves as a step forward forming at E.P. Taylor’s for the D.A.E. Studio charity event. The Doyle Audio Engineer- in accessibility to learn and expe- ing studio in Pickering manages local bands for volunteer work. “It’s sad there wasn’t a bigger turnout,” said the show’s promoter rience professional music record- Craig Megill. “Maybe it’s because ing. 20 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS McCartney’s Argument Go F-U The first two The Fireman al- By Michael Flynn bums were both single, continuous awards! Chronicle Staff songs, sometimes never chang- ing keys for 20 minutes at a time. By Nicki Lamont Paul McCartney is good at keep- Each of the 13 songs on this album Chronicle Staff ing it fresh even if he isn’t keeping has a distinct beginning and end. it real. His new album Electric Ar- The only song that sounds like it The F-U Awards were held guments is a joint effort with Youth belongs on one of the first albums Feb. 5, and were every bit as and is a stretch in a completely dif- is Lovers in a Dream, which sways offensive as they sound. ferent direction, even for him. over a single drone note and of Hosted by Barry Taylor of The two have previously col- course the dream-like vocal and Edge 102.1 and Jason Mewes laborated on two albums under instrumental harmonies saturated of Jay and Silent Bob, the the name The Fireman. These al- in echo. award show honoured Cana- bums by McCartney and Youth If Jim Morrison was still making dian bands for categories in- have been heavily electronica music it might sound like this. The cluding Best New Band of 08, influenced, though Electric Argu- vocals are often subdued and dra- Best F-U Song of 08, and Best ments is more pleasing to the ear matic, and the music strange and Facial Hair. than previous efforts. sad enough. “I never thought I’d be If you’ve ever had strange mu- When David Bowie released so lucky as to host an event sic appear in your dreams, this al- Earthling in 1997 many of his fans that has a prize for best facial bum is what it sounds like. There’s scoffed at it, though it introduced hair,” Mewes joked as he an- lots of reverb, lots of drawn-out vo- a generation of electronica fans to nounced Tim Millar of Pro- cals and non-flinching UK sound his music. This album is Paul Mc- test the Hero the winner. Cartney’s Earthling. Beatles fans McCartney helped pioneer. In fact country music. There is a feeling songs. The F-U audience was won’t recognize it as McCartney most of this album sounds like U2 that it was recorded in a pig barn The album opens with Nothing treated with performances but may still like it because it’s in- or The Verve could have recorded in West Virginia with farm animals Too Much Just Out of Sight, a full- from nominated bands The teresting enough. Electric Argu- it. and farmers looking on in wonder on stomp that includes McCart- Flatliners, Die Mannequin, ments will no doubt be an olive Despite the fact that this album and maybe scratching on an old ney’s trademark screaming vocals The Artist life, and Edge 102 branch to people who have never sounds typically British, it also wooden board in time with the á la Tom Waits. favourite Andrew W.K., who has an air of old-school American heard his music. had performed on MTV Live a day before the awards. “I like playing this show a lot more,” said W.K. “On MTV I had to watch what I said because I was live. These are Franz hits the right note the F-U Awards. I really don’t think I have to watch my Tonight maintains the trademark there is no major deviation from played upon in the future. trucker mouth.” By Lynn Wayling sound of the first two albums, but the Franz standardsup, but they Finally, the night appears to And fans weren’t just there Chronicle Staff introduces more prominent bass aren’t disappointments either. come to an end with the final to watch; they were invited to lines and experimentation with The band gets rocky with Bite two tracks – the dub moment of interact with the host during “Tonight: Franz Ferdinand is dub and electronica, none more Hard, a track that starts decep- Dream Again and the folky Kath- the awards.Video game tour- music of the night to fling your- evident than on the seven-plus tively like a ballad before hitting erine Kiss Me (reminiscent of naments were held through- self around your room to as minute Lucid Dreams. its rock stride. Eleanor Put Your Boots On). The out the show where people you psych yourself for a night of But to use Kapranos’ own de- The la la las return in What former seems to herald the rise of from the audience had a hedonism, for the dance-floor, scription as the yardstick, how She Came For, but it packs a kill- the sun and the denouement of chance to challenge the show flirtation, for your desolate heart- does the album rate as the sound- er bass line as does Live Alone, the party with its hazy beat and hosts. stop, for losing it and loving los- track to an evening of drinking, which has an 80s nostalgic feel muted vocals declaring, “I live to “Who thought I’d be play- ing it, for the chemical surge in dancing and debauchery? to it. The biggest riff of the album dream again.” The latter is one of ing Tony Hawk with Blunt- your bloodstream. It’s for that Opening track Ulysses is clas- comes on Can’t Stop Feeling, a the best moments on the album, man?” said an F-U fan, Bryan lonely hour gently rocking your- sic Franz – hook, line and sinker. song that’s been kicking around a reworking of No You Girls. Less Shwarts, referring to Jason self waiting for dawn and it all to The beat is catchy, the la la las the Franz catalogue since their tawdry and more mellow, the Mewes’ character in the be even again.” – Alex Kapranos, are addictive and Kapranos se- early days, but has finally found dirty pop has been wiped clean Bluntman and Chronic com- Franz Ferdinand ductively croons, “C’mon let’s get a revamping that satisfies the and folky guitar takes its place. ic book. Kapranos, the suave frontman high.” More than a few are sure to band. It is perhaps the perfect song to Throughout the awards, of Franz Ferdinand, promises a take him up on that offer. The aforementioned Lucid listen to while reflecting in the prizes were given away to lot with that statement, but luckily Tracks two, three and four Dreams is the band’s biggest ex- morning after a night out. Mewes look-alikes and video for him, the Glasgow-based band deliver the flirtation Kapranos periment on the album and the Overall, the album keeps with game champions. delivers. The long-awaited third promises. No You Girls is deli- musical climax of the album. At Kapranos’ theme of a night out The live music kept every- album, from the boys who set out cious dirty pop. Take the opening almost eight minutes long, it dis- and delivers a solid listening. one entertained, and interac- to make music girls could dance line, “Kiss me. Flick your cigarette solves into an electronic odyssey And if you want to test Kapranos’ tion with F-U Award winners to, may be their danciest record and then kiss me. Kiss me where somewhere around the three- explanation of the record person- kept fans sticking around un- yet. With insanely catchy guitar your eye won’t meet me.” Musi- and-a-half minute mark. It’ll be ally, you can check out the band til the Sound Academy closed riffs and Kapranos’ cheeky lyrics, cally, the songs aren’t standouts – interesting to see if this sound is May 4 at the Kool Haus. its doors after last call. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 21 22 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rachael Coombs asks.... Do you think Chris Brown should pay if he’s convicted ?

Justine Lovan Fikria Fikrat Courtney Gillard Shirag Gosalia Zeeshan Sabri Environmental Technology Health Science Police Foundations Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering “I think that he should be “No matter what she did, punished. He shouldn’t be off “He should pay for his “He should. If I did the same “It depends on the situa- he doesn’t have the right to the hook because he’s a ce- crime.” I would be arrested. He is no tion. I think that it’s a public- hit a woman.” lebrity.” different.” ity stunt.” Oscars voting skips great talent room for deserving actors to be snubbed When the deadline hits for the votes to laugh. Bruce Davis [the executive director of from a nomination. So how does the voting be submitted, the people at PriceWater- the Academy] is one of the few who really DiCaprio gets work? houseCoopers organize the ballots to deter- understands it.” Each voting member of the academy mine who will be nominated. In theory, DiCaprio could have been votes on their own category, and everyone “PriceWaterhouseCoopers ensures com- chosen by all 1, 222 eligible voters, and still snubbed for votes for the best picture. So since there are plete confidentiality and security in our vot- not be nominated for an Oscar. The 816 first 1, 222 voting members in the acting branch, ing process by counting every single ballot place votes that were set aside could have there will be 1, 222 ballots for actor in a lead- by hand,” says Sid Ganis, president of the all had his name in the second place slot, leading roll ing roll. The ballots are divided by five (the Academy in a PWC news release. and the 406 ballots from the second round number of eventual nominees) plus one They look at only the first place vote, and could have all listed him as first and third (for the academy), making 204, the magical separate them into their own piles. place choices. number of votes an actor must get in order So each time Frank Langella’s name ap- “The entire process has an aura of se- nomination to be nominated. pears in a first place slot, that ballot gets set crecy that’s kind of fun and appealing,” says By Nicki Lamont “The system is called preferential voting,” aside in the Frank Langella pile. Gray. “They never reveal the tallies. Did No Chronicle Staff says Gray. “It was designed for elections If his pile of first place votes reaches 204, Country For Old Men win by one vote, or where there are several winners rather than then he has enough for a nomination. hundreds, or thousands?” What do Richard Jenkins, Frank Langel- one. Five nominated films, as opposed to Once an actor has 204, their ballots are So is this really the best way to choose la, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt and Mickey Rourke one president or mayor.” set aside and the other choices from those the nominees? Several categories, including have that Leonardo DiCaprio doesn’t? A Each member of the branch writes down ballots no longer count. documentaries, have their own voting pro- 2009 Oscar nomination for Actor in a Lead- their five choices for nominees. This is If PriceWaterhouseCoopers goes cess, but there’s no change in the future for ing Roll. where most members of the academy usu- through all first place votes and they don’t the major branches. After his enticing portrayal of Frank ally go wrong. have five nominees yet, then they move to The Academy has been using this process Wheeler in Sam Mendes’s adaptation of Gray says that most voting members the remaining ballots. So, if four people have since 1936, and according to the director of Revolutionary Road, both critics and audi- still aren’t aware of how the voting process 204 first place votes, then 816 ballots have the academy, it’s going to stay this way. ences were waiting for DiCaprio’s name to works, and assume that all of their picks will been accounted for, and only 406 votes will “I’ve asked Bruce Davis and the PWC be read during the list of nominees for the be counted. So people who put their picks be counted in the second round. people why they don’t use a simpler sys- 81st Academy Awards. But when the leading in alphabetical order as opposed to order of They repeat the process of making a pile tem,” says Gray. “’Why can’t each member male category announcement came, Di- preference don’t have their voice heard cor- for each actor, but this time they’re only just nominate one film, and then you count Caprio was shunned. rectly. looking at voters second place choices. up which five films got the most votes?’ or Does this mean that his peers don’t think In reality, it’s usually only their first So if Sean Penn has 204 second place ‘Why don’t you give them weighted value, he’s as deserving of the honour as critics choice that gets looked at. choices, then he has enough for a nomina- so that a voter’s first choice is worth more think? According to Tim Gray, editor at Va- “I’m not a member of the academy, so tion. But a second place choice must have at points than their second choice?’ riety, maybe not. I’m not sure how voting works,” says Ux- least one first placevote to be nominated. They explain why those methods are in- “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts bridge resident Christopher Chapman, an “Even longtime staff members of the ferior, and they say it with such conviction and Sciences have a system like no one Academy Award winning director for his Academy admit they don’t understand the that I believe them. Plus, my head is spin- else’s,” said Gray in an interview. 1967 film A Place To Stand, who has used process,” says Gray. ning at that point, so I have to take their The complicated voting process leaves his Oscar as a door-stop. “When I ask them, they roll their eyes and word for it.” Dark Knight best hero of all half and Christian Bale’s Bat-mumble was Wayne all struggle with the concept of cha- It’s not the mid-air acrobatics of the Spi- By Josh Dillon over the top and barely registered as human os to keep law and order in Gotham. The derman films but more often than not the Chronicle Staff speech. Was it a perfect interpretation of the screenplay that the Nolan Brothers created action sequences that will have you paying The Oscar nominations are out and no batman comic? Well no, using modern-day for The Dark Knight helps build these men the most attention. one is surprised that Heath Ledger got the Chicago as a backdrop for Gotham gave the up as more than 2D cardboard cutouts, you In the end, the best part of The Dark nomination for best supporting role. His in- film a very unbatman-like feel. Dark Knight get the sense that there’s a real personality Knight isn’t that is does one specific thing terpretation of the Joker assimilated all Jok- made up for its minor missteps by focusing under the surface of these comic charac- perfectly it does several things extremely ers before him into a character one part in- on the most important part of the superhero ters. well --how else could a two-hour movie sane and one part ridiculous, an archetype experience, raw emotion. It’s still a superhero movie so the morality keep the action so dense without drifting of chaos. At the heart of every good superhero of these characters helps give you an idea of into explosion porn? As Ledger learned from the Jokers of the story is a morality play --spider-man has to who to cheer for and who is going to blow Although not revolutionary as filmmak- past, The Dark Knight has learned from oth- decide between shouldering the responsi- up the most stuff --and the Joker blows up a ing goes, The Dark Knight highlights all the er comic book adaptations, and as a result is bility of keeping Manhattan safe, wolverine hell of a lot of stuff. Although sometimes the most important aspects of the superhero the best comic book film ever made. has to get over his volatile nature and band camera work during the fight scenes is jerky genre, but without sticking so close to con- Was The Dark Knight a perfect film? Of together with his fellow X-men to save the enough to give a viewer whiplash, the action vention that the film bores. course not the pacing slipped in the second world. Harvey Dent, Jim Gordon, and Bruce is worth a mention. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 23 Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Lords clinch playoff berth defence. By Ryan Joseph Eric Smith continued his out- Chronicle Staff standing freshman season, leading the Lords scoring attack netting 25 What a difference a year makes points and grabbing 14 rebounds. for Durham Lords men’s basket- Smith has nine double-doubles for ball. Last year they needed a 64- the season. 63 win against George Brown to Tyler Pelley had a strong game, sneak into the last playoff spot. scoring 10 points, and recording However, this year the Lords 15 steals. Batchelor had a solid didn’t need any last-second magic, game as well, scoring 10 points as they clinched a playoff spot with which included going four for four a 75-64 win against the Centennial from the free throw line. Colts on Feb. 10. Marlon McLean led the Colts in The Lords started off the game scoring with 21 points. The Lords well, going on a 19-4 run, and the held Robinson to six of 17 from Colts looked over-matched. The the field, and zero for seven from Lords used a full-court to make it three-point range. He finished the difficult for the Colts to carry the game with 18 points. ball up the floor. Rowley gave credit to the Colts However, the Colts, who were for playing a good defensive game. playing spoiler because they are The next game for the Lords out of playoff contention, didn’t go was on Feb.13 at home against Bill away quietly. They went on a 12-3 Crowdis and the Fleming Knights. run to cut the Lord’ lead to nine Results for the game were not points at 23-14. available at press time. The home “They used a trap that we didn’t game will be the final one of the respond well to,” said head coach regular season for the Lords. Desmond Rowley. The last time the teams met, Just like the previous game Knights guards Jovain Wilson and against La Cite, the Lords shook Tony Duran, and forward Neil Sul- off the run by their opponent. At livan combined to score 66 of their half-time they led 41-29. 84 points. Lords guards Tyler Pelley and Duran torched the Lords from Dave Parks did an excellent job behind the three-point line with guarding Colts guard and OCAA five three-point shots. leading scorer Roderick Robinson, Photo by Ryan Joseph Browne told the Chronicle in forcing him to go two for 11 the January that they need to jam the field. I AM JUST A BATCHELOR: OCAA all-time scorer/Lords guard Anthony Batchelor Knights shooters to have success. They got their hands in Robin- looks to grab a rebound over his Centennial Colts opponent on Feb. 10. Batchelor gave additional ad- son’s face when he was shooting vice for the game. three-point shots. Robinson fin- “We need to play with a de- ished the half missing all five of his continued to make the Lords up their defence and stretched get any closer, as they cruised to a fence first, offence last mentality,” attempts. sweat, outscoring the Lords 14-7 their lead back to 12 points at 62- hard-fought 11- point win. he said. “When they lock down on de- early in the half to cut the lead to 50 mid-way through the second Lords guard Anthony Batchelor The Lords will finish the regular fence, they can cover anyone,” said five points at 49-44. half. said that he is happy with the win, season tonight Feb. 17 in Belleville head coach Desmond Rowley. However, the Lords tightened The Lords didn’t let the Colts but the team needs to play better against the Loyalist Lancers. In the second half the Colts Ridgebacks split weekend games utes and brought the game into overtime. UOIT After a scoreless overtime, the shootout began with Badger Ryan Allen putting one past Ridgeback wins in goaltender Jeff Dawson. Ridge- back captain Bagshaw tied up the shootout and forced the fourth shootout shooter. Fans were not let down as Noyes sniped one past the Badger goalie and the Ridgebacks earned thriller their 3-2 win. By Lauren Thomas Shots on goal were 35-18 in fa- Chronicle Staff vour of the Ridgebacks. Closing up their weekend with Bringing their point streak an overtime game against the York to four games, the UOIT Ridge- Lions, Ridgeback Kyle Wetering backs men’s hockey team won 3-2 scored the team’s only goal, and against the Brock Badgers and lost his first of as a Ridgeback. Assists a 2-1 overtime battle to the York came from T.J. Legge and Nathan Lions. Photo by Lauren Thomas Spaling. Playing to a crowd of 500 at the The Lions scored 14:55 in the Campus Ice Centre on Feb. 6, the GET THAT PUCK MAN!: Ridgeback captain Derrick Bagshaw keeps his eye on the second period, the final goal of victory against the Badgers also puck during the Feb. 6 game against the Brock Badgers. UOIT won 3-2, but they lost regulation time. marked head coach Marlin Muy- 2-1 to York University on Feb.7. Dominating the first minute of laert’s 200th Canadian Interuniver- overtime, the Ridgebacks fired five shots on net but it was the Lions sity Sport (CIS) win. physical game took place. went to Kyle Wetering and Mike ing. With his 21st point of the year, Earlier in the season the Ridge- Jesse Grespan who netted the win- Ridgeback captain Derrick Bag- Noyes. Noyes now ranks second in the ner and finished off the game with backs fell 7-0 to the Badgers in a rd shaw scored an unassisted first Rizzi’s goal was his 23 point OUA in scoring. a 2-1 victory for the Lions. fierce physical game, full of pen- goal of the game at 12 seconds into of the season, putting him in the With a 2-0 lead going into the alties and fights. Ridgeback fans The Ridgebacks finished off the the second period, followed by a top 10 of the Ontario University third period, it was the Badgers weekend with a record of 7-22-3. would not be let down, as another goal by Tony Rizzi at 2:37. Assists Athletics (OUA) freshmen scor- who dominated the final 20 min- 24 The Chronicle Februray 17, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Humane Society real winner

to win a trip for two on VIA Rail, gift certificates from Boston Pizza, Ridgebacks as well as UOIT Ridgebacks gear. The rest of the money came from ticket sales and from extra help raise donations made by the people at- tending the event. “We raised $211 from the raffle, money for $242.15 from the jug that was be- ing passed around and $250 from the ticket sales for a total of $703.15 for the humane society,” said Kate a cause Black, a public relations student. More than 500 people, consist- ing of friends, staff and students, By Shayna Brown came out to show their support. Chronicle Staff Two representatives from Box- er Rescue were at the game hand- ing out dog treats. The Ridgebacks may have won A boxer, Cooper, accompanied the game, but the Humane Society them and sat proudly by their was the real winner. sides wearing a UOIT T-shirt. The hockey game on Feb. 6 There was another familiar was a fundraiser put together by and furry-faced fan in the crowd: the athletics department to raise the official mascot for the team. A money for the Humane Society in ridgeback named Tango. Oshawa that burnt down in De- A ridgeback is a type of dog cember. whose hair grows the opposite After a heated game, the Ridge- way down its spine, looking like it backs managed to beat the Brock has a Mohawk. Badgers in a shootout, and help Owner Richard Trauzzi brings raise over $700 for the cause. Tango out to the games on a regu- A representative from the Hu- lar basis. mane Society came out to drop “We try to come to as many the puck and get the ball – well the games as we can,” Trauzzi said. puck – rolling and the funds com- Photo by Shayna Brown “This is about our fourth or fifth ing in. HUMANE SOCIETY: Richard Trauzzi and his dog, Tango, the Ridgebacks’ mascot, game this season, but we came out There was a raffle with chances came out to support the Humane Society. to support the humane society.” The Chronicle February 17, 2009 25 SPORTS NEWS New tourney for men’s indoor soccer weeks before the OCAA Regional By Andrew Huska championships on March 10. Chronicle Staff Durham College Athletic direc- tor Ken Babcock said the school The Lords men’s indoor soccer must apply to play in the tourna- team has a new tournament this ment. Most times it’s the same season. tournaments every year, he said. The team will play in the Uni- “We talk to the coaches and co- versity of Guelph invitational on ordinators and decide which tour- Feb. 28. It comes a few weeks af- naments to go to,” Babcock said. ter the Sheridan College tourna- The Lords were winless in the ment on Valentine’s Day and a few Centennial College tournament. Legends to play Photo by Thomas Cranston Olympics. FIGHT FOR IT: Gens forward Robert Kousal skates the puck past a sliding 67’s player. By Thomas Cranston Former NHL superstars Dale Chronicle Staff Hawerchuk, Steve Shutt, Bryan Trottier and Billy Smith will join Several hockey hall of famers legendary hockey heroes Bob will be hitting the ice at the Gen- Probert, Bernie Nicholls, Vicky Kilrea’s Ottawa 67’s eral Motors Centre in the Oldtim- Sunohara, along with many oth- ers’ Hockey Challenge in Oshawa ers, to play against the Ontario on Feb. 17. Law Enforcement Torch Team in down Gens in overtime Fans are given the opportunity a fun, spirited game. The game is stinct in his team, as the 67’s were apiece. Ottawa opened the scoring to watch a spectacular event while scheduled to start at 7 p.m. By Thomas Cranston trailing Oshawa 2-1 with less than on a Kiriakou goal three minutes raising money for a good cause. Fans will also be given the op- Chronicle Staff two minutes to go in regulation into the game. A portion of the proceeds will go portunity to participate in a one- when Ottawa star forward Lo- But the loss shouldn’t come to towards the Ontario Law Enforce- hour public skate before the game With his team in panic mode, gan Couture ripped a wrist shot much of a surprise as Oshawa is ment Torch Run for the Special from 4 to 5 p.m. trailing with just over a minute to through the legs of Generals goal- building towards the future and it go in the third period, the Brian tender Neil Conway to send the appears bright. Christian Thomas, Kilrea led 67’s did what they do game into overtime. the son of former NHLer and To- best. Win. 67’s forward Thomas Kiriakou ronto Maple Leaf Steve Thomas, The Oshawa Generals hosted would then go on to crush the looked sharp against Ottawa and the Ottawa 67’s as part of “Support hopes of the hometown faithful was one of Oshawa’s best players Our Troops” day on Feb. 7, but fell scoring with just over a minute left on the ice. Thomas has performed 3-2 in overtime after a brief ac- in overtime. Kiriakou, the game’s very well since coming over from knowledgement to Kilrea and the second star, picked up two goals London, tallying four goals and honouring of a couple members of and an assist on the afternoon for seven assists in only 13 games with the Canadian military before the the playoff bound 67’s, who have the Generals after this Feb. 7 affair, game in front of 5,176 fans at the been one of the OHL’s hottest the same number of points he had GMC. teams over the last few months. in 32 games with the Knights. He The legendary head coach, who Oshawa still managed to pick finished the game against Ottawa has the most wins in CHL history, up a point in the loss, having gone with a -1 rating. announced at the start of the sea- an abysmal 4-8 going into the tilt Even though they blew a late son that this would be his last after with the 67’s since trading John Ta- lead and ended up losing in over- 32 years behind the bench for the vares and company to the London time, the Generals should be Ottawa 67’s. Kilrea ended up being Knights. The Generals came into pleased with the progress of Thom- successful in his final visit to the the game in a massive goalless as and their team. Despite being General Motors Centre after all draught at the GMC, having be- outshot 46-31 and outplayed for and will remain on as the team’s ing shut down the previous three most of the game, Oshawa played general manager at the conclusion home games, but forward Nick Es- hard, and thanks to the strong play of the season. posto finally put an end to that with of Conway, the game stayed close Kilrea, the man they call “Killer”, a goal five minutes into the second with scoring chances going both must have instituted a killer in- period to deadlock the score at one ways. 26 The Chronicle February 17, 2009 SPORTS NEWS Durham Lords teach the Coyotes new tricks Victory a highlight for Lords’ freshman player, team nets a 93-60 win By Ryan Joseph Chronicle Staff

The Lords men’s basketball team got back on the winning track, defeating the La Cite Coy- otes 93-60 on Feb. 6. The Lords looked sharp to be- gin the game, going on a 25-6 run. They used an aggressive full-court trap to frustrate the Coyotes. The Lords forced 12 first-half turn- overs, scoring 14 points off them. However, the Lords let the last- place Coyotes climb back into the game late in the half. The Coyotes went on a 14-6 run to cut the Lords’ lead to 11 points at 31-20. The Lords shook off the run by their opponents and they rebuilt their lead back to 20 points. At half-time the Lords led 45-27. In the second half the Coyotes tried to the chip away, but the Lords would not let them get any closer than 17 points. They cruised to an easy 33-point win. Photo by Ryan Joseph “We won, but I am not happy,” said head coach Desmond Row- UP AND OVER: Lords guard Tyler Pelley attempts to ley.” We didn’t play well at all.” shoot over his La Cite Coyotes opponents. Lords shook Rowley said the team’s focus off St. lawrence losses with a 93-60 win. wasn’t present in the game. “We aren’t concentrating in games,” he said. Freshman Shane Emmanuel felt differently about the game. He said the team executed well over- all, but they had a few lapses. Evan Browne led the Lords’ scoring attack with 21 points. He shot well from behind the three- point arch, going four for eight. Eric Smith and Nicholas Brown had solid games, scoring 13 points each. Emmanuel, who joined the team in January, continues to im- press his coaches and teammates. He scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds, while playing 29 minutes. “He is progressing really well, and is one of our big surprises,” said Rowley. “Every game I am gaining more experience, and more playing time,” said Emmanuel. In the past couple of weeks his minutes have increased from two to three min- utes at the end of games to 29 in this game. For the duration of the season Emmanuel said he would play his part on defence. On offence, he said he would try to do his best. The Chronicle February 17, 2009 27 28 The Chronicle February 17, 2009