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By Caley Bedore ate accessibility and wheelchair It’sChronicle Staff a slippery, sliding slopeaccess. The question of stairs is just a matter of convenience.” eople are falling, sliding, The unit, which houses 27 skidding, climbing and three-and six-bedroom apart- Pstruggling to get to class. ments, was constructed to a spe- Outside the number-20 brick cific building code that did not townhouses there is a steep in- require direct stair access. cline that gives the most direct ac- Students say that although cess to the school but has no stairs stairs would be more convenient for students to climb. they would also improve safety There is a sidewalk leading because no one wants to walk through the parking lot to the col- around. lege but it is a roundabout way to “It’s really bad,” said Ahmed get to the school and students, be- Hameed, a townhouse resident ing students, are inclined to take and second-year Mechanical En- the shorter route, which means at- gineering student. “We always see tempting the slippery slope. people falling and we have fallen a “I fall quite a bit,” says Vickie de lot too.” Laplante, a second-year Graphic Students at the front of the Design student. “I have mastered unit have constructed their own the technique now, it’s to run fast “stairs” by tying a rope to a street down the slope. If I fall though, it post at the top of the hill and using could get messy.” it to assist in climbing the slope. Ten out of ten residents in the “People have talked to the unit say they have fallen down landlord about getting stairs be- the hill at some point, and all of cause it has become an issue,” said those students say they have seen Hameed. numerous people slide, skid and When asked about getting barrel down the icy incline. stairs in front of the building stu- “Sometimes we watch out our dent resident Kyle Minarsky was window and count the people eager to discuss the issue. “Yes who fall,” said Travis Hardcastle, a please,” he said. “I have heard that student living in the building. “So people have asked about it but many people go down.” nothing seems to be happening.” The issue of stairs in front of The landlord says stairs are a the 20-unit townhouse located on possibility for this spring. the west-side of campus has been “It is not plausible in the win- brought up for a couple years, says Photo by Kate Kemp ter to set the concrete necessary the current landlord of the apart- for the stairs but it is an idea that ments. CLIMBING TO CLASS: UOIT students and current townhouse residents Travis Hard- has been discussed for warmer “All the buildings are strictly to castle (front) and Ross D’Amico use their make-shift “stairs” to climb the slippery hill weather.” code,” he said. “There is appropri- outside the campus townhouses.

By Natalie Finnemore to make sure that the network has the bandwidth in order SmartChronicle Staff connectionsto be able to accommodate all these devices.” Tablets and smartphones will not replace the need for oon students will be able to connect all their mobile students to use their laptops, but these technologies could devices, such as tablets and smartphones, to the continue to increase in popularity on campus in the years Scampus network with a new and improved Wi-Fi to come, said Larmer. system created to accommodate the increased traffic of “One of the challenges that we are going to have as an in- these devices. stitution is to be able to support these types of devices as they “We are researching with vendors within the industry come on campus,” he said. “The biggest challenge will be for to get the right (network) tools, and hopefully it will hap- us to provide a means for anyone who brings a wireless tab- pen over the spring and summer in preparation for this let on campus to connect to the campus wireless network.” coming September,” said Mike Larmer, director of cam- The new system will require students to self-register pus client and I.T. services. their devices, which will require a user name and pass- To meet the growing demand for wireless access word to allow them to access the network. This system on campus, the I.T. department has plans underway to will scan each device to make sure that these mobile change the current wireless network system to adapt to devices have the most recent antivirus and Microsoft up- the increased traffic of hand-held devices. dates to securely access the Wi-Fi connection. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, “Any device that has wireless capabilities could the- an annual trades show that showcases the latest trends oretically come on to this network and attach to this in technology, dubbed 2011 as “the year of the tablet” be- wireless connection,” Larmer said. “The registration is cause of its wide market appeal. The launch of countless one part of the process, what we call network access con- tablets planned in the coming year has introduced more trol, which is an infrastructure tool that allows people to competitively priced models into the market, making the- come on campus and self-register their device.” ses devices more affordable for students. This system will allow students to conveniently access The increased demand of tablets is comparable to the the Wi-Fi connection with any device they bring on cam- explosion in smartphone popularity throughout 2010. pus. These trends don’t seem to be slowing down as these de- “It takes a long time to plan, implement and test these vices become more affordable and readily available to the systems, because there are dozens out there and we want general public. to make sure it will meet our needs,” Larmer said. Photo by Natalie Finnemore “Probably 99 per cent of students who come on to this Students will have to wait patiently for improved ac- campus have a cell phone, and maybe 80 per cent have cess to the Wi-Fi network until the next academic year, GET CONNECTED: Smart phones and tablets like the Wi-Fi capabilities,” said Larmer. “So getting them access to but for a generation of technology junkies it’s worth the iPad above, may soon get more use with a campus ini- the network is the one thing to get past, and then we need wait. tiative to provide more accessible wireless service. 2 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Campus News Healthy eating on a student budget Nutrition doesn’t mean dishing out tons of cash Centre, said students’ reception By Nathan MacKinnon of the event every year has been Chronicle Staff good. “Students are interested in he Campus Health Cen- health, whether it’s healthy eat- tre lured students in with ing, or a healthy lifestyle,” she Tsnacks and apple cider, but added. the healthy lesson they walked On top of answering students’ away with was the goal all along. questions, she was busy pouring The campus service, along cups of apple cider behind a table with Durham Region Health, held with a bowl of apples, both of their third annual nutrition fair in which were donated by Algoma vendor’s alley from 10 a.m. to 2 Orchards. p.m. Jan. 25. Apples weren’t the only things There were many resources students could take a bite of, available about living and eating though. Community food advis- healthy, and plenty of healthy, ers from the Durham Region student budget-conscious reci- Board of Health were there with pes. an interesting twist on a common Rebecca Rew, a public health snack. nurse with the Durham Region Gwen King and Millie Wagner health department was invited by were both eager to give students the campus health service along a bean and raisin muffin, a snack with a colleague to answer ques- they said is full of protein. tions and hand out resources. Wagner said people are “very “People are out on their own surprised” at the taste of the muf- for the first time, so it’s a good fin, mostly because the main in- Photo by Nathan MacKinnon time to help them make healthy gredient is a can of beans covered choices,” said Rew. in tomato sauce. STAYING HEALTHY AT COLLEGE: Gwen King (left) and Millie Wagner sample She said the overall message is For those less brave, the two healthy food that is nutritious as well as budget-conscious. to promote and raise awareness food advisers also offered bowls about healthy living to everyone. of vegetarian soup made entirely to work a can opener you can a slice of bread and a salad makes help students find healthy op- Teresa Engelage, one of the from canned foods. make this soup,” said King. She it a complete meal. tions on a budget while using nurses from the Campus Health “It’s very easy. If you know how added that pairing the soup with Engelage said the idea was to simple recipes.

Refresh your resume for campus job fair By Siobhan Bothwell campus in Room 225. Chronicle Staff Company information is available for DC students through the Career Services portal, et your resume ready because the 2011 and through the Student Experience portal for job fair is just around the corner. UOIT students. G Durham College is hosting its semi- “They see exactly who is coming,” said Noble. annual job fair on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 11 “And then they can link out to those employ- a.m. to 3 p.m. in Gym 3 and 4 at ers in order to do some ad- the Campus Recreational and Bring some re- ditional research, which is Wellness Centre. suggested.” “All post-secondary students sumes,‘ and dress ap- To plan the day accord- should be encouraged to at- propriately – business ingly, students will be given tend,” said Mary Noble, Career guidebooks with informa- Services employment adviser. casual is advised. tion regarding company “And to come prepared. Bring And be prepared to profiles and a floor plan some resumes, and dress appro- chat with employers so they can target specific priately – business casual is ad- companies. vised. And be prepared to chat about their opportuni- However, some recruit- with employers about their op- ties. ers may not take resumes portunities.” from students. Students have the opportu- “You would want to see nity to apply for full-time, part- ’ students who are confident time, summer, contract, intern- Mary Noble in approaching them,” said ship or co-op positions at the Noble. fair. “Students who approach independently… Currently, 43 registered companies are at- and know a little bit about the company. They’re tending, and the fair can hold up to 60 organiza- very impressed by individuals who know a little tions. bit about the company.” To prepare for event, Durham College stu- But don’t worry if the recruiters do not take dents can have their resumes looked over by a resume. Photo by Siobhan Bothwell advisers the Career Services in room 212 of the “A lot of recruiters will advise students to ap- new Student Services building on Feb. 8, from 9 ply online,” she said. JOB FAIR: Mary Noble, Career Services employment adviser, a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ”Students then want to know how the em- UOIT students can have their resumes ployers will remember them. They do this for a gets students prepared for the semi-annual job fair on Feb. 9 in checked Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m., and Feb. 8 living… they have their own tips, tricks and tools Gym 3 and 4. from 9 a.m. to noon in U5, or at the downtown for remembering students.” The Chronicle February 1, 2011 3 Campus News CERT assists on campus 24-7 By Jennifer Walker emergency services but is available for those Chronicle Staff in need of immediate assistance before an ambulance can arrive. CERT is also always reak a leg? Need medical attention on available when minor assistance is required campus? Call CERT! and an ambulance is not needed. B The Campus Emergency Response According to CERT’s communications co- Team (CERT) is a group of non-profit, dedi- ordinator, Nancy Bettencourt, when the team cated student volunteers trained to care for is called out they will arrive at the scene within those in need of medical as- five minutes. sistance. “Timing is everything,” The group is trained as said Bettencourt. advanced medical first re- ‘The knowledge She said it usually takes sponders through St. John I have gained has EMS 20 minutes to arrive so Ambulance and can be it is crucial that CERT can be reached 24 hours a day, been very beneficial there immediately. seven days a week. If there for me and it has Currently the team con- is an emergency on campus, been great to give sists of 60 responders and CERT can be contacted at thrives on the safety and (905) 721- 2000 ext. 2400. back to the school well-being of students, staff The team started in 2006 and the community and faculty. and has grown over the The team only covers the years. CERT is dedicated to ’ Oshawa Durham College providing safety to the com- and UOIT campus but will munity and to the UOIT and Rachael Taylor attend special events if re- Durham College campus. quested. If such events are Health Services and Durham EMS work not on campus, charges will apply. with CERT to provide everyone on campus CERT usually looks for new applicants in with safety, reliability and an overall feeling of September and January and anyone is wel- comfort. come to apply as long as they have Standard Rachael Taylor, team co-ordinator, joined First Aid and a CPR-C certificate. Students CERT nearly four years ago. She explains must also be available for a minimum of 12 that it has been a lot of fun to give back to the hours every two weeks. Bettencourt says she school and highly recommends that students hopes to get a vast variety of students apply- join. ing. “ The knowledge I have gained has been “If we have all different students from differ- Photo by Jennifer Walker very beneficial for me and it has been great to ent programs it will show that we are diverse, give back to the school and the community,” just like our schools are,” said Bettencourt. TIMELY RESPONSE: CERT communications co-ordinator Nancy said Taylor. “It is a great way to get to know Students who are interested can attend one Bettencourt (middle), and volunteers Chris Splane (left), and Para- people with similar interests.” of CERT’s information sessions to fill out an stoo Sadeghein (right), pose with their automatic external defribril- The team is not a substitute for security or application or email [email protected]. lator and oxygen tank. High-schoolers succeed at DC Over 130 post-secondary students received their OSSD diplomas By Renita Naraine Mitchell Mercer, an Oshawa student, agreed with Chronicle Staff Jones and said that he is leaving the school as a more responsible individual with better values. t was a successful day for more than 130 second- “It helped me (become) better, as a person,” he ary students who received recognition for com- said. Ipleting the Centre for Success program at Dur- Braeden Abraham, Mercer’s classmate, added that ham College. kids who are 18 and older aren’t necessarily welcome In an effort to decrease secondary school drop- back to their home high school, but are definitely out rates, the program is offering students an oppor- welcome to complete their diploma through the pro- tunity to study outside of a high school environment. gram. It engages them in a college setting while allowing However, once accepted in the program, the stu- them to consider post-secondary options. dent needs to take full responsibility. The program began in 2006 at J. Clarke Richard- Abraham said the teachers are supportive, but son Collegiate in Ajax. there are many rules to follow and no tolerance for Today, five years later, enrolment numbers have absences. more than quintupled. Among the proud family members and friends The students’ completion of the program means present at the ceremony and reception, Andrea most of them have fulfilled the Ontario Secondary Grant was pleased to be there for her daughter. Student Diploma requirements, as well as one col- “She’s graduating,” said Grant with a smile. lege-level course. She said the school gave her daughter the oppor- On Jan. 24, students, along with their family, tunity to complete high school in a better setting. In- friends, teachers, principals and Durham College rep- stead of being surrounded by children younger than resentatives, gathered in the Campus Recreation and her, she was strictly around mature students of her Wellness Centre gymnasium beginning at 12:30 p.m. own age. Brittaney Jones, 18, was kicked out of her Pickering “It’s a positive attitude being in the college atmo- high school. Upon returning, she said she was taken sphere. It’s more mature than high school,” said Grant. out of class one day and told to go to the program at Over the course of the ceremony, many students the college. acted as representatives for their schools and shared In addition to completing the program, Jones has some experiences about the program and how it has Photo by Renita Naraine applied to the accounting program at Durham Col- helped them. lege. As Rachel Jeans, a student from Ajax, wrapped up GRADUATION: Katelyn McKenzie and Rachel Jeans, She said the program at the college is different her speech about the great teachers and opportuni- from high school because “it’s a lot of responsibility ties, she said, “We will continue on the path to success speakers at the ceremony. They both completed the and maturity.” because success matters.” Centre for Success program at Durham College. 4 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Toc conta t us Durham College-UOIT Chronicle N ewsroom: Room L-223; Ext. 3068 Publisher: Greg Murphy A dvertising: Room L-220; Ext. 3069 Editor-in-Chief: Gerald Rose E-mail: [email protected] Ad Manager: Dawn Salter ditorial [email protected] ContentionE over 407 extension he Hwy. 407-East expan- over the next six weeks. He plans sion has been a major topic to travel around southern Ontario Tfor the residents of Oshawa so they can become one voice to in the past several months. It is force the Ontario government to still unclear if the Ontario govern- listen and do what the original ment will honour the agreement it agreement says. made in 2007 to have the highway Federal Finance Minister Jim built by 2013 connecting the 407 Flaherty has “warned” the Ontario to Hwy. 35/115 in Clarington, but government that they need to up- residents won’t standby with the hold the agreement they outlined threat of increased taxes looming. in 2007. Recently plans have changed. Residents, mayors and MPPs in The extension is slated to be com- the ridings affected by the expan- pleted through the use of a two- sion of the 407 should be working phase plan with no end in sight. harder to raise public outcry and Phase one will have the 407 extend awareness to the Federal govern- from Brock Road in Pickering to ment. If enough voters speak up Simcoe Street North just north of it might move the Federal gov- the Durham/UOIT campus in Os- ernment to come in and force hawa by 2015. If funds are found in the Ontario government to follow the years following the completion the agreement they made back in of Phase 1, the government will 2007. finish the extension in Phase 2, to Whether or not the Ontario gov- the Hwy. 35/115 in Clarington but ernment gets the money it needs has no estimated completion date for the 407 expansion, it’s unclear at this time due to lack of informa- if the estimated completion time tion on available funds. of 2013 would be feasible. For future students of Durham hour as more and more drivers the expansion will impact the resi- be completed. But Torontonians Being early in 2011, details are College and UOIT and residents switch from the over-crowded and dents of Durham and Clarington. fought for years to finally get the unclear and still rooted in deep in Oshawa the highway extension congested Hwy. 401 to the 407. Not only will property taxes rise light rail and TTC expansions hap- discussion. With construction not is going to cause major problems. Residents in Oshawa and Co- an estimated 10 per cent, but new pening, just as Oshawa residents even under way the optimistic It has already been estimated that lumbus have started petitions, taxes will also have to be intro- will have to when it comes to the goal of 2015 might be more doable this plan could cost taxpayers in gathered at rallies and created duced to cover the need for road 407. It’s unlikely that the TTC light than 2013. Durham and Clarington around signs to clearly show they don’t upkeep on Taunton and Conces- rail money will be diverted to the So maybe instead of a handout $255 million for the upkeep of want the 407 to end at Simcoe sion 6. 407. The mayor’s energy could be from the federal government or roads. Concession 6 and Taunton Street, but some of the tactics be- Henry has been urging the gov- better spent elsewhere. begging for funds to be diverted Road will require the most work, ing taken by Oshawa and Claring- ernment to divert funds for the 407 Where Mayor Henry and Clar- maybe it would be a wise idea that, as they are the closest connec- ton officials may not be the best that were intended for Toronto’s ington Mayor Adrian Foster need as voters, we force the province to tions to Bowmanville, Newcastle moves. Light Rail Transit so that the ex- to concentrate is on the promise comply with completing the 407 and the Hwy. 35/115. Last month, Oshawa Mayor pansion can go all the way to Hwy. the Ontario Government made in expansion in one phase, which is The other concern is safety. It’s John Henry sent a letter to Pre- 35/115 by 2013. 2007. Which is why Mayor Henry what they promised back in 2007. expected that an additional 2,100 mier Dalton McGuinty informing Henry’s intentions are in the has started a campaign to gain cars will come off the 407 every the government how negatively right place as the 407 needs to support from other municipalities Michael Boyd

WhenIt seems every time he’s rundid- through andwalking the door closes in are walking becometowards each other her as he continuesso on. difficult? But his hall like a blood clot in an artery. ning late, someone or something his face. while texting. They do not look path is once again compromised. He politely asks to proceed and is obstructing his path, prevent- Judith Martin, better known as up. Instead, they nearly collide, A large group of students have does, but for only a few steps. He ing him from reaching his des- Miss Manners, would be disgust- causing them to suck their teeth exited their classroom and have comes to a standstill when the tination. His time management ed with the poor etiquette in the at one another. begun an informal conversa- person walking toward him in skills are excellent, but even he hallways throughout the campus. Moments later, a faculty mem- tion about their previous night of the opposite direction blocks his can’t anticipate what might hap- On that same morning, the ber is headed towards the bath- drunken misdemeanors. path. pen. hapless student found himself room. It’s one thing to be late for The two are forced to perform He arrives at the front doors of behind a convoy of four women, He hops over two students class. It’s another thing to be late the embarrassing sequence of the south wing, two steps behind slowly rolling their luggage inch who are treating the hallway as for the bathroom. step, hesitation, smile and walk. a female student. She reaches for by inch down the hallway, shoul- a Lazyboy, lounging on the dirty 28 minutes later, the faculty Poor hallway etiquette is a dis- the handle and pulls the door der to shoulder, as they headed floor. A teenaged girl then abrupt- member exits the bathroom and ease and not even Miss Manners open. Despite the close proxim- toward their lecture. ly stops in front of him and turns a large group of students are now can save us. ity between them, she allows just He then witnesses more out- around quickly, causing him to standing in a large circle blocking enough space for her to squeeze rageous behaviour as two girls awkwardly manoeuvre around anyone from passing through the Dan Spinoso

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PrisonersDeath, it’s the end of everything, but it doesn’t always are cheaperceiving the todeath penalty. Bykill looking at our country’s past come naturally. mistakes it proves that it is essential to prove without a There are several ways to die, whether it is murder, acci- doubt the guilt of the accused. dental death, natural causes, or government issued. In 2010 there were 523 reported murders in Canada, In Canada we punish severe crimes such as rape and according to NationMaster.com. For every murder victim, murder with imprisonment for up to 25 years without pa- there is at least one murderer. These animalistic creatures role. I think that the punishment is not severe enough com- need to be caught and punished. pared to the crime. I feel that in Canada we should punish repeat offenders, The high cost of containing criminals is devastating to child molesters, and any serious offender who uses exces- Canada’s economy. Invoking the death penalty would lower sive force and or death threats to commit their crime. these costs, with a shorter death row term of five years in or- Being raped can cause serious mental conditions, in- der to allow time to over-turn wrongful convictions as well cluding eating disorders, self harm, panic attacks and other as cut costs for the country. issues, according to the Rape Crisis Online Encyclopedia. However, in order to convict someone to death we must In Canada there were 24, 350 reported rapes in 2010, be certain beyond which in turn is one out of every 1, 300 people. a doubt that the ac- However, an estimated 59 to 73 per cent of rapes are not cused is indeed reported. This means that approximately between 36, 000 to guilty. Credible eye- 45, 000 people were raped in Canada last year. Brad witnesses would be People who commit such acts should not be given the required in order to luxury of a rent-free living space with three square meals a Hoath ensure no wrongful day. At the taxpayers expense. deaths occur. In 2005 the annual cost of incarcerating a federal male To date 25 people prisoner was $87, 665, according to prisonjustice.ca. have been wrongfully convicted of murder, according to hair samples in Driskell’s van to Harder, this evidence alone Over a 25-year sentence taxpayers will pay almost $2.2 the University of British Columbia’s Law Innocence Proj- was enough to convict of murder. million to keep a male federal prisoner incarcerated. A simi- ect, including such high profile cases as Guy Paul Morin, Driskell was released in 2003 due to new testing that lar cost is incurred to keep a prisoner on death row in the James Driskell, and David Milgaard. These cases resulted in proved the hair was not a match. He was wrongfully con- U.S. for 25 years, according to the Death Penalty Informa- wrongful conviction due to abuse of police authority, lack of victed due to the unreliability of a key Crown witness, ac- tion Centre. evidence and misleading of juries. cording to CBC news. It is ridiculous that taxpayers have to pay out of pocket to Guy Paul Morin was convicted of the murder of Christine Perhaps the most famous wrongful conviction case is house and feed murderous lunatics. Jessop, a nine-year-old girl, in 1984. In 1995 he appealed the that of David Milgaard, who was sentenced to life in prison By cutting the waiting time on death row to five years it case and was exonerated by new DNA evidence. Morin was in 1970 for the murder of Gail Miller. Milgaard sat in prison would save the U.S. over $1.5 million per prisoner. convicted due to mistakes by the police, prosecutors and fo- until 1997, when DNA evidence proved his innocence. Mil- Severe crimes deserve severe punishment, punishment rensic scientists, according to CBC news. gaard served 27 years in prison due to lack of DNA evidence. that does not cripple a country’s economy. The death pen- James Driskell was convicted of the murder of Perry These are all examples of why it must be proven beyond alty, with a shorter death row waiting period, would be ben- Harder in 1991, a year after the murder. The RCMP matched a doubt that the accused committed the crime before re- eficial for Canadians as a whole. Sliding ItalianThis is going to sound cheesy. cuisine has“I was into a parmigiano be reggiano ageingcheesy warehouse in Italy last year Cheese is an essential ingredient in almost every type of Italian dish. with over 30,000 35kg wheels,” he said. “The smell was incredible. We It comes in many different forms and is used in many different ways. ate chunks of it with reduced balsamic vinegar and drank some beauti- While there are many delicious Italian cheeses, there are only handfuls ful Chianti. students that stand out above the rest. Hawey says some of the cheeses are easily comparable. First, there’s mozzarella and bocconcini. These two are alike and the “Mozzarella and bocconcini with balsamic (vinegar) and a drizzle of latter usually comes in a round ball. Then there’s Gorgonzola, a blue extra virgin olive oil is a welcome staple of the summer.” cheese that comes in a variety of textures “If you’re lucky, you’ll have the opportunity to try smoked aren’tWe are starting tosafe slide down and parmigiano reggiano, better known as mozzarella – all that stringy goodness with a sharp smoke fla- a slippery slope. The number parmesan. The English language adopted vour,” he added. 20-townhouse unit located on the the name Parmesan from French. Elder also found cheeses to be comparable. west-side of campus backing onto There is also asiago. It can form different Dan “There are different grades of cheese. You have your soft the Oshawa ravine, is in desperate textures depending on its age. Romano and cheeses like ricotta and mascarpone, which are great for sweet need of better accessibility. The grana padano are both hard and usually Spinoso and savory (cooking). There are semi-soft cheeses like boccon- large hill leading to the front of grated. Grana padano was one of the very cini and provolone, (which) are great melting cheeses,” she said. the 27-appartment unit is an ac- first cheeses that had a hard feel. Then there “Next you have hard cheeses like grana padano, parmigiano cident waiting to happen and has are also softer cheeses like provolone, mas- reggiano and romano (which) are great for grating over your become even more daunting with carpone and ricotta. favourite pasta.” the addition of ice and snow. “The majority of these cheeses, I would use for pizzas,” said Kelsey’s “Last but not least, you have Gorgonzola, a wonderful blue cheese,” Durham College student Mary manager Andrea Elder. “Making a classic tiramisu with mascarpone is she added. Maclean lives in the building and one of the best ways to showcase this decadent cheese.” Hawey said Gorgonzola might be the Italian cheese maker’s finest ac- says it is a pain because there’s no Elder has been in the hospitality industry for eight years and has her complishment. direct access to the townhouses own catering business called Nonna’s Kitchen Inc., where she uses her When comparing Italy’s cheese to non-Italian cheeses, Elder sees a except by going through the park- favourite cheese, ricotta for its ability to take on many different flavours. difference: “I think Italian cheeses have more passion and care than a lot ing lot. Dave Hawey has been a culinary professor at Durham College since of other cheeses,” she said. “A lot of other cheeses use artificial colours “It definitely sucks to have to go July. He has been cooking for 30 years and he’s been a chef for 22 of and ingredients. Italian cheeses are made so pure, with recipes passed all the way around or risk a nasty those years. He also has his favourite cheeses. down for centuries.” fall down the hill,” she said. “When “Provolone and parmigianio reggiano are my favourites. Provolone Elder and Hawey said Italian cheeses are generally very easy to cook you are moving furniture in or if because of its mild taste and versatility in cooking – from sandwich with. Hawey suggested not adding them too early to sauces or they will someone has limited mobility, making to antipasto plates, pizzas and even desserts,” he said. seize up and become tough dried chunks instead of (a) creamy, rich en- stairs are kind of a necessity.” Delicious cheeses bring back memories for Hawey. hancement to the sauce. Several students have con- structed a makeshift means of Benjamin on Campus By Fixader Green scaling the slope by tying a rope to the street post to pull them up and down the hill. The other day I even saw the parent of a prospec- tive tenant sliding down the hill on her bum. Would stairs really be so hard to put in? I know that going through the parking lot is not necessarily the end of the world, but improving the accessibility would not only increase convenience but would boost safety considerably.

Caley Bedore 6 The Chronicle Feburary 1, 2011 Campus News Students’

WinterBy Cassandra Turner per cent brings of the general population a SAD vibe Chronicle Staff may suffer from SAD and another questions Sometimes on cold, dark, win- 15 per cent suffer a more mild ter days we find ourselves feel- form of depression described as ing gloomy, un-motivated and the “winter blues.” can help sometimes even sad. What a lot of Cappon said students are in people don’t know is that the term a vulnerable age group where SAD can mean more than just feel- they’re already surrounded by a ing blue. lot of judgment, so creating aware- Bycampus Siobhan Bothwell Seasonal Affective Disorder, ness of mood disorders that are Chronicle Staff also known as SAD, is a very real common among young adults, mood disorder that affects many such as SAD, reduces any stigma Do you have concerns young adults living among us. that might surround the issue. or questions you want an- SAD, according the Canadian “Awareness of any mental swered? Here’s your chance. Mental Health Association, is a health issues is important because On Wednesday, Feb. 2 at type of seasonal depression. It is this is a prime age, and in addition 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student depression that shows up dur- to it being the age of onset, a lot Association president Antho- ing the winter months, and can of students are dealing with their ny Boland, student governor be seen in symptoms such as de- first time away from home, or get- Jill Cook. creased energy and fatigue, weight ting into the real world of work or Also, Durham College gain, irritability, avoidance of so- placements,” said Cappon. “There’s president Don Lovisa will be cial interaction and feelings of de- tons of different change. And taking questions. pression and anxiety. though humans like to think we’re The feedback from stu- The lack of sun during the win- adaptable and we like change, we dents at the Oshawa campus. ter months, as well as the change generally don’t. We like consis- All students are encour- in the number of daylight hours tency.” aged to attend. we see as the seasons change, are She said all of that change, Students can attend the thought to be related to why peo- combined with the fact that stu- Photo by Cassandra Turner session and ask the presi- ple experience Seasonal Affective dents are at a vulnerable age for dents and the governor ques- Disorder. onset, means more risk of devel- SAD WINTER: Deepti Ganesh, a legal admin student, tions regarding the campus, Amanda Cappon, a mental oping a mood disorder, and that representing how a person with Seasonal Affective Dis- their studies or other issues. health worker for the Durham Col- is why awareness is so important. order would feel. Students can stop by the lege Campus Health Centre, said If you are aware of something you Recognition Square in the she believes awareness is the key are more likely to seek help, which main entrance and take your to helping anyone who is strug- means you have a better chance at She suggests that if you recog- There is more information on questions to the top. gling with mental illness, including finding a solution to deal with the nize symptoms you should reach Seasonal Affective Disorder on Giveaways are available to mood disorders such as SAD. problem. out, whether you go see a school the Canadian Mental Health Asso- students. The Canadian Mental Health “That’s the goal, that they ad- counsellor, which is free to stu- ciation website or Dr. Ted Jablon- Come on down to have all Association reports that research dress it rather than suffer in si- dents, or you see your family phy- ski’s website, which is www.sadno- your questions answered. in Ontario suggests two to three lence,” said Cappon. sician. Don’t be afraid to seek help. more.ca.

Construction inconveniences students

ByVote Nathan MacKinnon for yourall three jobs are stillSA up for re- Chronicle Staff view and approval by the board, Boland says the presidents Students who want to be in- makes about $27,500 and the volved with their school have new full-time positions will be that opportunity this February. approximately $25,000. Your Student Association “One of the biggest things is hiring a new president, vice- we’ve done this year is the re- president of College Affairs and structuring of the student asso- vice-president of University Af- ciation. For the first time in SA fairs. history we have a proper set of But they’re not positions by laws, we have a new gover- that require a resume submis- nance model and we restruc- sion and a job interview—all tured the executive commit- three are elected by students at tee,” said Boland. Although the all Durham College and UOIT posters and campaign material campuses. All three positions will start popping up around all are full-time and students have campuses, students will have until Feb. 4 at noon to pick up a better chance to get to know and drop off nomination pack- their candidates. ages in UL 107. There will be a debate for ex- The same day all accepted ecutive candidates at all three candidates must attend an campuses prior to voting day. all-candidates meeting before On Feb. 8 candidates will campaigning starts three days faceoff over student issues at later on Feb. 7. While the jobs the Regent Theatre from 11 involve about 35 hours a week, a.m. to noon. Students at the current Student Association Whitby campus can see their president Anthony Boland says candidates in person at a de- it actually works out to more. bate on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to “Every week is different… noon, with another debate at Quite often it ends up being over the north campus the same day 50 hours a week. You’re working from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and there are a lot Voting opens four days later of events and ceremonies in the on Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. and closes evenings. During a typical day Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. you’re booked in back-to-back Student-run polling stations meetings all day,” said Boland. are available on all campuses in But the two full-time vice- the following locations: Simcoe president positions aren’t what Residence, South Village Resi- students vote for. dence, campus recreation cen- Photo by Dana Kennedy Those positions are currently tre, UA West Atrium, south wing part-time, but saw a complete in the Gordon Wiley building, CONSTRUCTION ON CAMPUS: Adam Kunkel, a first-year business student at change at the annual general at the Whitby campus and the Durham College, is not impressed with the closure of the second-floor hallway meeting last fall. The wages for Faculty of Education building. leading to the South Wing from the B-Wing. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 7 Campus News UOIT prof receives research money By Andy Shierson months to process, according to Chronicle Staff Forbes. The significance of the study A UOIT associate professor has is spreading interest to partners received a major funding grant such as the Ontario Provincial Po- from the Natural Sciences and lice, Ontario Police College, and Engineering Research Council of the Office of the Chief Coroner. Canada (NSERCC). “Right now the technology is On Jan. 20 Faculty of Science available to process samples taken professor Dr. Shari Forbes re- from the scene,” said Susan King, ceived $265,250 in funding to chief fire prevention officer. “But continue her study of accelerant the problem is the time it takes to signatures, such as ignitable liquid process the samples.” residue, that can be found at the Currently the samples are sent scene of a fire. out, and according the King there “We have found in our prelimi- is not enough manpower to pro- nary study that accelerants leave cess them all. signatures on remains of victims “If something could be devel- at the scene,” said Forbes. “What oped to test samples right from we are trying to do is improve the scene of a fire investigation it current technologies and develop would definitely help speed up the new ones to collect and analyze whole process,” said King. evidence faster.” The early detection of the use of The study is working towards accelerants may help speed up the developing new technology that investigation process and could would bring the labratory to the decrease fire-related incidents in scene of the fire and potential communities. crime scene. “Our idea is to bring the labo- “Forbes’s research could help ratory to the scene, or potential investigators in forensics and fire crime scene,” said Forbes. marshals detect if a fire was done The development of this new intentionally,” said Bryan Oliver, Photo by Andy Shierson information could lead to new communications and marketing standard operating procedures officer for UOIT. UOIT’S OWN CST: Associate professor Dr. Shari Forbes received a major grant for when investigating fires and may Currently investigators process her study on accelerant signatures and is working towards developing technology add new training guidelines to the scene and take samples. Then that could bring the lab to the potential crime scene. partnering science, education and they send them to the labs. This police groups. process can take days, weeks or UOIT governors are recruiting By Kyla Morgan of the critical skills needed to be Chronicle Staff considered for a position. Interested applicants should Applications are now being ac- submit a cover letter and detailed cepted to fill four UOIT board of resume that highlights relevant governors vacancies for the term qualifications and experience in of office from Sept. 1, 2011 to Aug. person or by mail to: 31, 2014. University of Ontario Institute Board members are expected of Technology to attend meetings and be part of UOIT Board Secretariat at least one board standing com- 2000 Simcoe Street North mittee. Business and Information Governors may also be re- Technology building, Room 3030 quired to be involved with special Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K4 projects or serve on another com- The application deadline is Fri- mittee. These are unpaid volun- day, Feb. 25. Photo by Travis McDermott teer positions. Only those selected for inter- Strong leadership and com- views will be contacted. MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Three campus UNICEF members holding hands and coming munication skills, experience with During the interview, appli- together to show their passion for helping to end poverty. governance of other organiza- cants may be required to complete tions, media, legal/labour and gov- application forms as instructed by ernment relations knowledge and the Ontario government’s Public community awareness are some Appointment Secretariat. UNICEF campus club is growing By Travis McDermott new ones at this meeting,” said school-wide campaigns to build Chronicle Staff president of UNICEF on campus, awareness on global development Omar Ali. “Everybody who joins issues, as well as raising funds Pain and cybercrime Last year, 22,000 children died actually wants to make a differ- through various activities on cam- and upper limb pain. every day around the world from ence.” pus and throughout Oshawa. By Kyla Morgan Faculty of Business and Infor- preventable causes. The UNICEF Over the last 50 years, UNICEF No events are set in stone, but Chronicle Staff mation Technology assistant pro- (United Nations International has helped reduce the worldwide there will be an Implementing fessors Dr. Khalil El-Khatib and Dr. Children’s Emergency Fund) club child mortality rate by more than the Water campaign, as well as UOIT’s Business and Informa- Shahram Heydari, along with as- on campus will be helping to make one half. Schools for Africa. There’s also a tion Technology and Health Sci- sociate professor Dr. Miguel Var- this number go down. UNICEF aims to provide stu- medical school fair at the end of ences students and researchers gas Martin, have $42,110 for a new The campus club had its first dents with the opportunity to the semester, which will bring all received $105,896 from the Can- IT security testing facility. general meeting Jan. 20 to give a learn about global developmental medical schools from Ontario to ada Foundation for Innovation The remaining $63,786 will go formal introduction of UNICEF issues, as well as an opportunity to come speak at UOIT. allowing them to pursue ways to to Faculty of Health Sciences pro- and what it’s all about. It was also help make a difference in the sur- “Once we get more awareness protect internet users, find solu- fessor Dr. Bernadette Murphy for for new members to sign up. The vival, protection and well-being of out there through more meetings tions to combat cybercrime and new equipment to test for chronic club is open to everyone. the world’s children. and our events, it’s only a matter of research how changes in brain pain and to work towards discov- “There are 40 members from UNICEF is going to be imple- time before we are very success- processing lead to chronic neck ering effective treatments. last semester and there were 10 mented through the school with ful,” said Ali. 8 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Campus News

ByBecome Kyla Morgan text, diagrams, aevidence goodand falla- dominantly answered pain in one of “I believe thatin the way in whichthe able to make assdeterminations re- Chronicle Staff cies that diCarlo says are needed two ways. He asks, What can you we answer many of life’s general garding human behaviour. Not im- to write better arguments and know? Why are you here on earth? questions trickles down from the possible, but incredibly complex,” If Socrates was alive now, he have more interesting and effec- What are you? How should you way in which we answer the ‘big he said. would be the ultimate pain in the tive conversations with people. behave? And what will happen to five’,” he said. He believes a responsible un- ass, says philosopher and former “These provide the reader with you while you’re here on earth and DiCarlo said he worked at derstanding of good and evil re- UOIT assistant professor Christo- all the tools they’re ever going to after you die? UOIT until 2009, one year after quires knowledge of scientific and pher diCarlo. need to basically make them a The first option, diCarlo says, winning TVO’s best lecturer con- cultural constraints under which a Socrates is the reason diCarlo stronger, more critically reflective is by answering these questions test in Ontario that awarded the person behaves is the future path titled his book How To Become thinker,” said diCarlo. from what he calls a naturalist school with a $10,000 bursary that the field of ethics will take. A Really Good Pain In The Ass: A The second portion of the book viewpoint, by way of evolution. was matched by the government. “It’s going to re-write the law Critical Thinker’s Guide To Asking concentrates on his favourite criti- “We are all stardust, essen- After completing his bachelors books and it’s going to re-write re- The Right Questions. It was origi- cal thinkers of the past, including tially,” he said. “Every atom inside and masters at the University of ligion and it’s going to re-write the nally published in 2006 and has Socrates, who likened himself to a our bodies was forged inside the Guelph, earning his PhD at the way we really look at human be- been re-written and coming out gadfly. big-bang and subsequent stellar University of Waterloo and spend- haviour,” said diCarlo. July 2011. “Socrates was such a good pain explosions.” ing two years at Harvard in the For now, he is focused on the He is returning Feb. 3 as a guest the ass that the Athenian society Or, the answers are given “su- Stone Age laboratory in Anthro- re-write of his book that he’ll be lecturer with a talk titled The New killed him, sentenced him to death pernaturally”. pology and Archaeology, diCarlo promoting throughout North Ethics: A Synthetic Approach to because they’d rather just shut “For the most part, supernatu- taught at universities in Iceland, America and parts of Europe start- Understanding Good and Evil, him up than have to face the diffi- ralists, (those who believe in God Guelph and Waterloo before arriv- ing summer 2011. concepts discussed in his book. cult questions that he was asking,” or gods) maintain that we’re made ing at UOIT in 2004. DiCarlo lives in Guelph with his The book is divided into three said diCarlo. “They didn’t have up of two things: a body and a soul His lecture at UOIT will exam- family. He is looking for research main sections and includes about the answers that he thought they or a spirit or mind,” he said. ine to what extent we have control funding to further his studies and 72 illustrations by artists from the did. He was able to show people He’ll discuss how both groups over our actions and try to simplify said he wishes he was still teach- University of Guelph, including a that they were pretentious in their define themselves and how they the relations of natural and cul- ing at UOIT. photographer and a graphic de- knowledge and their claims to know and justify or try to under- tural systems that make up what To reserve a seat for his lecture signer. knowledge.” stand what they are and how they he calls the OSTOK (onion skin Feb. 3 at The Regent Theatre at 50 The first part of the book out- The book concludes with five make decisions about what is right theory of knowledge) ball. King St. in Oshawa call 905-721- lines six tools: argument, bias, con- questions diCarlo says are pre- or wrong. “It is immensely complex to be 8668 ext. 2240 or email [email protected]

$37,000 for United Way By Jessica Geboers tions Department, who led the Counting down to Chronicle Staff campaign. Kazarian said the money The results are in. Durham raised will help the United Way College and UOIT worked to- continue to provide support for gether to successfully raise the many vital social service destrians.” don’t know exactly how much $37,000 for the United Way dur- agencies that strengthen our aBy Dan safer Spinoso intersectionTo those that don’t drive or time they need to get by. ing the 2010 campus campaign. community. Chronicle Staff walk very often, it may not seem That time is especially impor- Staff, faculty and students “The campaign was definite- like a big deal. They may not even tant to someone with mobility is- rolled up their sleeves and got ly a success,” Kazarian said. The countdown is on. notice them. But to those that do, sues. to work to make the most of the “Any time our campuses, More and more traffic lights they can feel the difference. Now they can appropriately as- campaign, which took place last staff, faculty and students, from are including a countdown to let It matters to drivers like Laura sess their street crossing. semester from Oct. 14 until Nov. both organizations and from pedestrians know when the signal Pacevicius, a grad student in the Breanna Maxwell, a first-year 11. different locations, come to- will change from green to red. Sports Business Management pro- student of the college’s Police “Hundreds of faculty, staff gether to support a great cause “Any new signal that goes in will gram at Durham. Foundations program, agrees, “I (and students) contributed like United Way, the results are have it,” said Bill Grylls, Manager of “I love them. I can see when it’s think it’s good,” she said. “It gives through donation pledge forms, phenomenal.” Traffic and Street Lighting for -Os going to change (and) if I’m go- you a sense of time management.” bake sales, raffles, a coin collec- The United Way campaign hawa. ing to make it or not,” she said. “It’s It is presumed that the casualty tion, soup sales and in many has been a tradition for Durham Durham handles the traffic great in general for pedestrians, rates and motor vehicle collisions other ways,” said Cosette Ka- College and UOIT for many signal system in the region and too.” can be reduced significantly with zarian, communications offi- years and Kazarian looks for- municipalities such as Oshawa, Pacevicius sees the benefits for the implementation of the count- cer with the Communications, ward to continuing the tradition decided to execute it. both the drivers and the pedestri- downs. Marketing and External Rela- next year. Grylls said the time allotted to ans who are trying to time their However, Grylls said they have each countdown varies, depend- passages safely through intersec- not been around long enough to ing on the location and width of tions. come to that conclusion. the intersection, She said she thinks the count- But he said implementation of “There is a calculation of the downs at intersections are much the countdowns has been gener- average walk,” he said. “If there is more efficient than the orange ally positive. If there have been any additional time, it is given to pe- blinking hand because people disadvantages, he hasn’t seen it. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 9 10 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Campus News Through the looking glass Quitting smoking never looked better, and the proof is in your face By Andy Shierson to the point of tears,” said Benton. Chronicle Staff “He actually said: ‘No more. I hate it. Stop it!’ The Ontario Lung Association Benton’s experience helped launched this year’s Weedless discourage her son from smoking. Wednesday campaign by going “The earlier you start talking about online with an interactive photo issues like smoking, the better,” download program, called smoke said Benton. and mirrors - how one affects the Thought-provoking images like other. these will be seen on more than The interactive program allows just the OLA fan page. We will see people to upload a current picture bigger and more graphic pictures of themselves and see how they on cigarette packs some time this will look after years of smoking. year. It’s a scary glimpse into the fu- The graphic pictures are going ture for current smokers and a dis- to cover 75 per cent of the ciga- couraging one for young people rette pack instead of the current 50 wanting to start smoking. per cent. And there will also be a The campaign was launched quit-smoking hotline listed on the on the Ontario Lung Association’s cigarette pack. Facebook fan page. A mother According to the Youth Advo- named Heather Benton shared cacy Training Institute website, her experience in an email. She tobacco kills about 45,000 Cana- uploaded a picture of her teen- dians a year. To see what years of aged asthmatic son who smokes, smoking could do to your appear- Photo by Andy Shierson and aged him. ance, go to www.facebook.com/ “I showed my nine-year-old OntarioLungAssociation and age PIT STOP: Brianna MacMillan enjoying a cigarette. By visiting www.age-me.com she son the picture of his big brother yourself or go directly to www.age- can see how smoking will affect her looks over time. and he was really upset, almost me.com. Balance your life with blends“If ofyou are onlycoffee drinking like a cup or By Stephanie Cooper two a day, enjoy it. However, if you can’t, Chronicle Staff you should get yourself off it,” said Stewart. She said it is better to wean yourself off the For many students their day doesn’t caffeine. “You never go cold turkey, you start until they have a cup of coffee. But have to do a weaning process.” there are a lot of tempting caffeine bever- Depending on how much caffeine is in ages at Durham College and UOIT such someone’s diet the weaning process could as Country Style, Starbucks, and Tim Hor- be as easy as drinking one less coffee, en- tons. Not to mention the vending machines ergy drink or chocolate bar a day until the that offer chocolate, soft drinks and energy temptation to have more than a single serv- drinks. And with temptations comes addic- ing is gone. tion to caffeine, which can lead to an un- Stewart also warned that going cold healthy lifestyle. turkey can lead to headaches that can last Peggy Stewart earned her nursing de- for one or two days. “Everyone gets those gree at U of T and graduated from the Ca- headaches and that’s what makes people nadian School of Natural Nutrition before go back on caffeine.” opening her own business in Whitby called Stewart has 10 natural energy booster Stepping Stones to Better Health. Stewart alternatives to drinking caffeine. provides a supportive environment and “When you wean yourself off caffeine ongoing education to help people reach you should constantly drink water,” said their health and wellness goals. Stewart. She said that everyone should Stewart gives advice to her clients about drink a couple of glasses of water every living healthy with caffeine in their diets. morning because our bodies dehydrate “It depends on how much caffeine you overnight and caffeine has a diuretic effect. are consuming because if you are consum- “Water is the best energy drink you can ing a cup a day there are no severe side ef- have.” fects,” said Stewart. However, if someone Another alternative choice is taking a drinks 750 mg to 1,200 mg of caffeine each break and watching a funny sitcom or lis- day a student is more likely to experience tening to something that makes you laugh. the side effects that come with drinking ex- “Taking a break and watching a funny cessive caffeine. sitcom for half an hour will actually boost Stewart said since Tim Hortons is a your energy,” said Stewart. She suggested drip coffee an 8 ounce serving has up to that eating a piece of fruit instead of hav- 150 mg of caffeine. One extra large coffee ing a chocolate bar would fill the craving at Tim Hortons has 200 mg of caffeine, so for something sweet. The natural energy imagine drinking four or more extra large boosters are easy and fun. “Believe it or not coffees at Tim Hortons each day to be in if you close your eyes and smile for a min- the danger zone. Some of the side effects ute that will also regenerate you.” that someone will feel from drinking too Stepping Stones to Better Health serves much caffeine are nervousness, irritability, Durham Region. For more information on insomnia, heartburn and increased blood the services provided visit www.pathway- pressure. It can also act as a mild laxative. 2wellness.com. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 11 12 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Campus News Keep health resolutions with ice Partake By Krystin Edgerton ter their classes. and faculty members can rent of ice hockey with no refs and Chronicle Staff The campus ice centre is about skates, sticks, helmets and gloves drop-in players. If you wish to par- a five-minute walk from the main for no charge. However if you wish ticipate in a game of shinny you in Pink Many students had New Year’s building. Each week the ice cen- to rent equipment it is first-come can come out Wednesday, Thurs- resolution’s to get fit, or maintain tre has $2 public skating sessions, first-serve and you must show day or Friday from 12:15 to 1:45. a healthily body weight. However, Monday through Friday from your student ID. You can also come out and play on now that January is coming to an noon to 2 p.m. Ice-skating is a The ice centre also has a stick Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Power end students are realizing that great aerobic exercise. It increases and puck activity, which both boys Hockey is also a great way to By Renita Naraine their resolution to become healthy your heartbeat, and depending on and girls can participate in. burn off those extra calories while Chronicle Staff is off to a slow start. how intensely you skate you will “Stick and puck is an activity increasing your endurance level. “My New Year’s resolution is break a sweat, having a great car- where you can work on your skat- It can also improve your leg The Power of Pink is get- to stay fit, but being a full-time diovascular workout and burning ing and puck handling skills but muscles. ting ready to begin its seventh student and working a part-time off those extra calories. not play an organized game,” said Watson encourages all stu- year of events and festivities, job tends to get in the way,” said Tim Watson, the general man- Watson. dents to use the arena to their ad- despite the construction go- Brittney Brenner, a first-year Ad- ager of the ice centre, says, “It Stick and puck takes place ev- vantage. ing on around campus. vertising student. seems popular. The students and ery Monday and Tuesday from “The students have great facility Since 2005, college and Students lead a busy life with staff really seem to enjoy them- 12:15 to 1:45, and has about 20 to and it is a great place to meet, so- university students have school, homework and jobs, so selves.” 25 students show up. It is only $3 cialize and get into shape.” participated in events that getting the perfect body for sum- Each week anywhere from 200 to participate, and it is a great way If you’re interested in par- have allowed the Power of mer seems harder than it should. to 300 people show up from both to increase your hockey skills and ticipating in any of the events the Pink campaign to raise over Durham College and UOIT have the school and public. If you’re have a total body workout. campus ice centre has to offer, $60,000 for the Canadian a great gym, which many students thinking you would love to try out There are also weekly shinny check out the website (www.cam- Breast Cancer Association use, but there are other facilities one of the skating sessions but games, which people can partici- pusicecentre.com) before attend- and the Heather Griffith on campus that students can use don’t have the equipment that is pate in for a cheap fee of $5. Shin- ing, to make sure an activity has Breast Assessment Centre. to work out between, before or af- okay. Watson says students, staff, ny is an unorganized/Co-ed game not been cancelled. This year, there will be many interactive events for the students, beginning in late February. Some will take place in the campus cafeteria, but while locations have not yet been finalized, they are also try- ing to expand the activities to Begin theUOIT to promote day better student eat withthen they will crash before proteinthe then smaller portions for dinner.” other campuses, as all of the By Caley Bedore eating habits. day is done. There are many resources students are not at the Osha- Chronicle Staff Gwen King, a volunteer with “You need to have good food in available to students to inform and wa campus. Durham Region, said one of the your system to sustain your body assist them with improving their In addition, “We might “Not eating throughout the day most important things is to eat during the day,” she said. “A good eating. have to dance around the is like trying to run a car on emp- protein within the first hour you diet keeps you alert, energized and “The Campus Health Centre construction,” said Suzanne ty,” said Tammy Finlayson, a nurse are awake. full.” has a lot of services that students Clark, the marketing co-ordi- at the Campus Health Centre. “Protein starts up your metabo- Finlayson emphasizes the im- aren’t even aware of,” said Finlay- nator at Durham College. On Wednesday, Jan. 26 the lism, and if you don’t get any in portance of avoiding snacking late son. Through contests, games, Durham Region Health Depart- the morning your body will take at night and eating more often ear- “The school even offers a nutri- and the main Power of Pink ment community food advisers it from elsewhere, even from your lier in the day. tionist who can be a great resource event in March, the campaign and the Campus Health Centre brain,” said King. “It is so important to have a for students trying to improve is sure to be a success. put on a healthy eating display in Finlayson said if students don’t larger breakfast and lunch and their lifestyle.”

Snow sports for fun and fitness By Kate Kemp are good activities for fitness Chronicle Staff and it’s fun. “You’re hopefully enjoying Snowboarding and skiing yourself and the fresh air,” said are a great and fun way to stay Wood. in shape for the winter season. She suggests stretching after Most people are lazy during snowboarding or skiing. Wood the winter months. Skiing and said studies have shown that snowboarding are fun activi- stretching before a workout ties you can do with your family takes the energy out of the legs. and friends. Although it doesn’t “Stretching muscles while it’s seem like a workout because it cold out is taking the power out- is a fun activity, it’s great for car- put out of the legs,” said Wood. dio and muscle conditioning. Wood also suggested buying It’s a full body workout because a heart monitor because this you are using your whole body will allow you to determine ex- to control the way you move. actly how hard you’ve worked. Angela Wood, fitness co- It measures your heartbeats ordinator at the FLEX centre, per minute and you can evalu- said she skis and she thinks it’s ate how many calories you have a great workout. But, there is a burned. Heart monitors can be difference between downhill purchased at Sport Check for skiing and cross-country skiing. $50 to $60. “The difference is they are According to About.com a probably working different ar- 145-pound person burns about eas on the body,” said Wood. 330 calories during 30 minutes Cross-country is more of a of cross-country skiing. Not only cardio workout because of the is this a great cardio exercise, it’s endurance involved, and snow- great for your legs, arms and boarding is good for your core core. There are many ski resorts because you have to balance around this area to start getting yourself, said Wood. She thinks fit including Dagmar, Lakeridge, that skiing and snowboarding Brimacombe and Devil’s Elbow. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 13 14 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Campus News DC/UOIT: Shape it up! By Brittney Ewasyn get in shape and feel better about Chronicle Staff myself,” personal support worker student Kate Galloro said. Pull up your gym socks, grab a Her goals are to go to the gym water bottle and bring your moti- at least three times a week to lose vation. It’s gym time! weight, but mainly get in shape, It’s never too late to head over she said. for a workout at the Campus Rec- “I want to be able to feel good reation Centre. New Years just about myself and love my body, passed and it is the perfect time to but most of all to get better self- keep up a New Year’s resolution. confidence,” Galloro said. “It’s definitely busier both ear- She uses a variety of the equip- lier and later in the day here, con- ment, and does exercises. stantly,” campus fitness co-ordina- “My goal is to look good by the tor Angela Wood said. end of the semester because I’m She sees a lot of students come going to Cuba, but I’m going to the in wanting personal training, dis- gym to stay in shape,” Galloro said. cussing goals and weight loss. For Durham Animation and Also students have been back to Digital Arts Student Darren Mar- the gym who’ve been away for rek, the gym is also a place he awhile. wants to go more often. From between classes, to be- “The gym at Durham freaking fore and after, the centre has lots to rocks!” Marrek said. offer, including 27 classes. The gym has lots of workout Anything from pilates, yoga, machines and everything you fusion dance and spin classes are need. It is organized and clean, provided. “The classes aren’t free, sometimes a bit crowded, but however because the equipment overall it’s great, he said. is limited,” Wood said. “I don’t go as often as I’d like but The classes are 14 weeks long. hopefully I’ll go more this semes- Photo by Brittney Ewasyn There is a package deal, if students ter,” Marrek said. take three or more classes the He added that he goes to the BREAKING A SWEAT: Fitness co-ordinator Angela Wood of the Campus Recreation price works out to $2.14 per week- gym mostly because it’s free with and Wellness Centre encourages students to participate in the centre’s 27 classes; ly session. tuition. Students are making their way The campus gym is available from pilates and yoga to fusion dance and spin classes. to the gym for a variety of reasons. to all full-time students. With the available. The centre is open Mon- day: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and centre’s website for more informa- “I have a variety of New Year’s swipe of a Durham/UOIT student day to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 10:30; Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. tion at http://www.campusrecre- resolutions and one of them is to card all the equipment and track is Friday: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Satur- Visit the campus recreation ationcentre.com. Beat the clock with organization By Jessica Geboers have to go, go, go all the time Chronicle Staff with no time to relax,” Swerde- ger explained. Time management: it Swerdeger’s first tip for good sounds so simple but can be so time management while in difficult to achieve. school is to treat school like a Student Academic Learn- job and only work outside of ing Services (SALS) learning school if truly necessary. skills adviser David Swerdeger “If you need to work, the ab- offered tools and strategies to solute max we (SALS) we rec- make this easier at the lunch ommend is 20 hours (a week),” and learn time management said Swerdeger. “If you don’t workshop on Thursday, Jan. need to work, we recommend 20 in the new Student Services that you don’t. You are here to building. go to school, that’s your job.” Swerdeger said time man- A good way to do this is to agement is a foundation skill come into school at the same that everyone can use to be suc- time every day regardless of cessful in college, university or a when your classes start. career. Also, Swerdeger recom- “We only have a (small) mends making the most of free number of hours in the week, time between classes by study- I believe it’s 160 hours in the ing, eating and going to the gym. week,” said Swerdeger. “We A great way to stay organized spend roughly one-third of our is to plan your time out daily, lives sleeping. These are things weekly, and monthly, using to- we have no control over.” do lists, personal agendas and It is important to study but four-month dry erase calendars. it is also important to eat, sleep “Get (a wall calendar) and and have a life outside of school put down all your due dates for to hang with friends and family the semester,” said Swerdeger. or even just relax, he said. “That way you can see the “Some people come to col- big picture of your semester on lege or university thinking you your wall.” The Chronicle February 1, 2011 15 Campus News

The Riot is officially backcrowd going. on air Any time a megaphone or a mi- crophone comes to my mouth, it’s New studio over. I won’t be fake, it’ll be the real me.” Luis Mezarine and Tokafatso and location Sakonopo are also excited to add their voices to the mix with their show Music Lounge, airing Satur- for campus days from noon to 2 p.m. Both men are UOIT students, Sakonopo in Mechatronics and radio this Mezarine in Mechanical Engi- neering. Sakonopo hosted a one-hour summer version of Music Lounge solo last semester; Mezarine will join him By Tara Hatherly this semester as a co-host. Chronicle Staff This is Mezarine’s first on-air job; he admits he’s a little nervous, The Riot’s back! but confident his co-host will help Durham College and UOIT’s show him the ropes. campus radio station returned live Mezarine will add Latin music programming to the air last week. such as reggaeton to the hip hop This semester marks the station’s and R&B that Music Lounge lis- final inside the studio it has occu- teners are used to hearing. pied at the end of the Market Place “We’re also planning to talk a for the last three years. bit on the show,” Mezarine added. About 30 new DJs joined The “Like some news if something Riot this semester. important is happening, or to do The majority of last semester’s some motivation during exams, 50 DJs join the recruits on air. things like that, current events and Photo by Tara Hatherly This semester, the station opinion and what’s happening, TV boasts the exciting addition of an ALL SMILES: Some of The Riot’s new DJs get excited for the station’s new semester shows to watch. It’s just a time to online phone. during their orientation. relax, to listen.” The new phone allows DJs to air The addition of a fresh voice phone calls, providing the chance Those involved with the station people in, especially second term,” ing playlists in my head. I have a and musical styles excites Sako- to conduct phone interviews, have hope a new high-profile location McPherson expressed. playlist for my wedding, I have a nopo, who uses Music Lounge as listeners call in and even make and interactive format will help “There’s a different kind of en- playlist for my kid when I have an escape from daily life. prank calls. bridge a social gap between UOIT ergy that happens in the second one, I have a playlist for every- “For me, doing this is like my The Riot is gearing up for relo- and Durham College students. term. thing, the washroom, everything. time off school,” he said. cation this summer. “I think it’s great to see The Riot People are a little more com- I’m just that guy that always has a “It’s something that is totally dif- The new studio will occupy the continuing to grow and to hope- fortable with sort of the mode, and playlist sitting in his head.” ferent from what I do in school, so previous UOIT Registrar’s office. fully allow students to talk to each as a result, I think they bring out a The Real will have an urban fla- I use this time to relax.” The window-lined office sits other and express themselves in new kind of vitality to the station.” vour. With a new semester under along the similarly window-lined ways that are really indicative of One of those new voices is Sul- “The genre I’m going for is ‘90s way and big changes for The Riot vendor’s alley in the Gordon Wil- the way in which students now tan Rana. hip hop/R&B and modern-day hip on the horizon, it’s clear the sta- ley building, providing a more communicate,” said Iain McPher- Rana is a UOIT Masters of Edu- hop/R&B that doesn’t get the air- tion has no plans of slowing down. pleasing aesthetic and high-profile son, cation student and full-time Grade play it should get,” Rana offered. Their crowd-pleasing artist of the location for the station. The Riot’s station manager. 8 teacher for the York Region “It’s just the stuff that should be month feature returns in Febru- With a new studio will come “We’ve got so many university stu- school board in Markham. His heard, the stuff that doesn’t have ary, featuring popular up-and- the birth of a unique format and dents now involved with The Riot. show The Real is his first venture million-dollar budgets, the stuff coming local band Organ Thieves. website. We’re probably up to maybe 25 per into radio. the artist actually wrote, items like A huge live-to-air concert by The Riot is switching to visual cent university students, and that’s “I’ve gone to university three that.”Even though this is his first the band on campus promises to radio. just growth this year from just two times now, and I’ve always wanted foray onto the airwaves, Rana is rock student’s worlds. The groundbreaking format or three, so that’s great to see. to (have a radio show),” Rana said not nervous. “At my school, I’m With so much to discover at will provide students the chance “(UOIT and Durham College) excitedly. always the MC at every event, I’m The Riot, Mezarine said it best. to watch as well as listen to DJs on- share a number of facilities, but “I’m always consistently mak- always the guy who has to get the “Just tune in. That’s all.” line using computers, mobile de- we don’t share a lot of voices,” vices and various television moni- McPherson continued. tors throughout campus. “By having both, I think both The new studio will be student populations benefit be- equipped with four to eight video cause you have different ways of cameras. looking at the same kinds of things, Several different visual compo- and they’re equal, but different. nents will be displayed together I’m really happy that The Riot is simultaneously, including video, becoming more involved that way, still images and text. we’re becoming sort of a vehicle Users can send in their own for that more and more. photos, video, hyperlinks and text We are a student-run station, to be broadcast, allowing DJs and we’re here for students.” users to interact through sharing The ability to tie The Riot in content, real-time chats and lis- with different programs around tener polls. campus is extremely important to Visual radio is a relatively new McPherson. concept, only being attempted a Programs such as Journalism handful of times world-wide. already enjoy a partnership with The architectural designs for the station. the new studio are currently being The Riot’s visual format will finalized. provide a platform for different Construction will hopefully be programs to display their work. complete by the end of April, in “Something I’d really like to see time to conduct a soft launch this is more faculty come to us and talk summer, before the big fall launch. about ways in which we might be The transition to visual radio is es- able to help them out with deliv- timated to cost $150,000 in start- ering the curriculum,” McPherson up costs, paid for by The Riot. proposed. The station is funded by stu- The Riot’s current semester dent fees, and has continuously re- may be more traditional than its mained under budget, saving the future plans. surplus for station development. “It’s always great to get the new 16 The Chronicle February 1, 2010 Studying tips for information generation By Siobhan Bothwell Chronicle Staff Photo by Siobhan Bothwell Study. Study. Study. Which study tech- niques, new or old, are effective and which STUDY: Brett Clayton, learning ones aren’t can make students’ heads spin. skills adviser, discusses the ben- Current reports indicate new and effec- efits of study techniques. tive study techniques aren’t gaining popu- larity because they contradict with the old This environment should be associated tried-and-true ones students are accus- with the pattern of work, said Clayton. Stu- tomed to. dents are more likely to be engaged and One U.S. report shows alternating rooms focused on their learning at their desk than as a study base improves students’ atten- on their bed. tion, but that contradicts with the wise old Other techniques students can use to en- technique of studying in one location. hance their learning experience is to have “When it comes to studying,” said Brett good lighting in their study environment, Clayton, learning skills adviser. “What’s im- have snacks and water to avoid fatigue and portant is to be able to maintain your focus have a supportive chair. And always make and attention on the content. And if you sure to disconnect from cellphones and the are distracted by something, that’s going to Internet. And music should be avoided at compromise your focus and then compro- all costs. mise your learning and retention.” “You don’t want to have music playing,” Another distraction, Clayton said, is the said Clayton. “Because that music is a dis- physical fatigue of remaining in one loca- traction your brain naturally gravitates to- tion, and mental fatigue of studying for long wards.” periods. These techniques can become invalu- “And that’s why I can certainly under- able assets to students when entering the stand that studying in two different loca- workforce. tions helps you overcome a little of that “We’re expected to have good work hab- fatigue,” he said. its,” said Clayton. “Not just to be blindly fol- To improve this issue, students need to lowing what we’re told to do.” choose the right studying environment to “We’re in an information age where jobs increase their focus and better their chanc- pretty much demand you to retain and es of learning. learn constantly.” The Chronicle February 1, 2011 17 Campus News

Don’tafter worry:waking up, the day instantly but it is possible just to do little things you suppressbe the good stuff,”happy she are burdening people if they are begins with heaps to do. that will help encourage lighter said. sharing,” said Burdett who listens Happiness While trying to make time for moods and better days. Burdett said one way to ex- to her clients all day, but said she school, work, family, friends and Linda Burdett is a psycho- press emotion is through writing, never feels as though it is any anything else that can create a therapist in the GTA who believes it’s calming, but it also helps peo- kind of burden. is not hectic schedule, it becomes in- that one way to feel happier is ple organize their thoughts. Instead, she said people creasingly difficult for many to through expression. For many Cluttered thoughts can mud- would usually feel honoured that find time to be happy. people, expressing thoughts can dy the decision-making process. a friend would want to go to them getting But, what does it really mean help relieve stress. She said some negative thoughts for advice about a predicament to be happy? “When people start to express can quickly turn positive once or looming problem. They will Happiness doesn’t always their emotions and say how we see the thought in black and feel flattered that they were cho- everything come from getting everything we they’re feeling, then they just ex- white. sen to keep secrets and personal want. For some, accomplishing perience life more,” said Burdett. Chatting about feelings is a information. goals or being successful is a part By talking about feelings and great way to be expressive, but “We’re social animals. We Bywe Renita want Naraine of happiness. It might seem like emotions, people are able to get it doesn’t necessarily have to be need people,” she said. Chronicle Staff the big events and achievements rid of negative feelings that could with a psychologist or therapist. So, grab a friend, get a coffee, people experience are what be causing stress. At the same Instead it can be with a friend. maybe dinner, and spend the Wake up and go to school. make them happy. While those time, they are able to tap into pos- The only problem, said Burdett, is night filling them in on the ups Wake up and go to work. Wake are gratifying moments that may itive thoughts, which may have sometimes people are scared to and downs of life. They may share up and take care of a family. For bring happiness, those things been previously hidden. open up to friends. some stories of their own. Either some, wake up and go to school, don’t happen every day. “If you’re suppressing every- “People don’t like to share. way, it can help lead to improved then work, and then home to be It may be tricky to be happy 24 thing that you’re feeling, you They are afraid to share. They’ve moods and ultimate happiness with the family. For many people, hours a day, seven days a week, don’t only suppress the bad stuff, gotten that message that they as it zaps stress away.

UOIT encesreceives students and researchers combat technology cybercrime and research fessors Dr. Khalil El-Khatib funding and go to Faculty of Health Sciences By Kyla Morgan received $105,896 from the Can- how changes in brain processing Dr. Shahram Heydari, along with professor Dr. Bernadette Mur- Chronicle Staff ada Foundation for Innovation lead to chronic neck and upper associate professor Dr. Miguel phy for new equipment to test allowing them to pursue ways to limb pain. Vargas Martin, have $42,110 for for chronic pain and to work to- UOIT’s Business and Informa- protect internet users. Faculty of Business and Infor- a new IT security testing facility. wards discovering effective treat- tion Technology and Health Sci- They are finding solutions to mation Technology assistant pro- The remaining $63,786 will ments. 18 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 19 20 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 21 22 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 23 24 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 25

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Entertainment By Stephanie Cooper played cocky, but he was the best with Bonbswell in second place TheChronicle Staff ultimate smash-upsportsman, the kind of gamer that followed by Albanese in third and didn’t mind giving away trade se- MacDonald in fourth. hoose your character! Only crets. After winning tournaments in a few gamers accepted the His character choice was Lucas the past Manco would have spent Cchallenge, but they fought from Earthbound and he didn’t the winnings on school, but be- hard to be the best Super Smash find it at all difficult to master the cause the gift card is limited to EB Bros. Brawl champion in the tour- character or the game. “I’m an Games he had other plans for the nament on Jan. 26. evade-and-avoid player, take ad- dough. The event was planned by the vantage of the players’ weakness, “The 3DS is coming out soon Game Development students to so in this case, lack of skill.” and that’s a pretty big investment fundraise for their program. Kate- Leomar Bonbswell didn’t have so hopefully it can contribute to lyn Lane and Cynthia Green host- a nickname, but his moves and that,” said Manco. ed the tournament and they plan strategy were all about speed. “My The hosts of the tournament al- to continue the fundraisers with strategy is attack, attack, attack,” lowed the participants to continue more video game tournaments in said Bonbswell. “Don’t give them to play the games for 50 cents a the near future. any chance to breathe and you round because the event ended up The tournament had an entry got to be very quick.” And he per- finishing two hours early. fee of $5 for each of the seven play- formed lightning moves with just “We definitely wanted a few ers to compete. But there would a bit of confident flair. “After every more people to show up,” said only be one winner to claim the kill I use ‘taunt’ to rub it in their Green. The girls had explained that $20 EB Games gift card prize. face a bit.” they felt the turnout was smaller Smash was played on the middle The final favourite was a Com- than they expected because many projector and the inward slope of puter Science student, Anthony of their posters were torn down. the theatre seats pulled spectators Albanese, and he was definitely “But overall I think the people that into engaging oohs and ahs. the wild card. He played the game did show up seemed to have fun,” On the sidelines were two with consistent mediocre attacks said Green. Xbox360s where participants that are normally picked up on by “Everyone was really positive Photo by Kyle Sharp could play Call of Duty: Black Ops experienced players, but it worked and I think what I liked was that it or Dance Central for 50 cents a SHOW ME YOUR MOVES: Max “Random” Manco holding for him. “I like to do smash attacks. didn’t even have to be said to only round. Lane and Green also sold the $20 EB Games gift card. Lots and lots of smash attacks.” give positive feedback. There was popcorn and cupcakes. the crowd for his risky strategy of sums of money. He has visited The spectators and eliminated no booing or anything, it wasn’t Each competitor played two choosing his character through tournaments in the USA in states players watched in a kicked-back too competitive. Everyone was rounds before being eliminated the random option. He wouldn’t close to the border as well as east- atmosphere and the tournament here to have fun and there weren’t or advancing on to the next round. divulge his strategy pre-game, ern provinces in Canada. gave the feeling of sitting at home any sore losers,” said Lane. Four players soon became crowd but after the fourth round he “I don’t like arrogance so I won’t crammed on a loveseat playing Green and Lane plan to have an favourites. confessed to having played the say I am going to win, but I’d say the game with a couple of bud- N64 Goldeneye tournament later UOIT student Max Manco Nintendo Super Smash games my chances are good,” said Manco. dies. Manco was the winner of the this month, and they are also open was nicknamed “Random” by competitively since 2006 for large Joey “Torch” MacDonald tournament and the $20 gift card, to suggestions. Bif Naked shares her

She did, however, meet a drum- nition of the changing times in the lifeBy Todd McEwen withmer and DC/UOIT her first husband while in industry, she transformed the tone Chronicle Staff school, so the experience wasn’t and atmosphere of the room as wasted – if anything it paved the she dove into her battle with can- nternational recording artist road she’s been travelling down for cer. In 2008, shortly after her wed- Bif Naked swung by E.P. Tay- the past 15 years. ding, Naked was diagnosed with Ilor’s on Jan. 26 for an intimate Known as Beth Torbert before breast cancer. night of story telling with a hand- adapting the nickname Bif, which Her stories that she shares ful of Durham College and UOIT was a common mispronunciation throughout Canada on campus students. of her name, she was born in New grounds, are meant to raise aware- Known primarily for her work Dehli, India to teenage parents ness but also put a face and a story in the music industry, the Juno- and was adopted by American to the struggle on all ends of can- award winning and multi-plati- missionaries. cer and its victims. num artist often takes advantage While the crowd continued to Naked kept a positive atti- Photo by Todd McEwen of her celebrity to speak publicly, float in and out, Naked finally de- tude throughout her therapy and not only about her music career, tailed the highs and lows of her shared stories of meeting fellow CHIT-CHAT: Bif Naked speaks to the crowd about her but about her battle with cancer music career, which kept students patients that inspired her to not life story. as well. in their seats. A number of music only get better, but see the lighter Naked held back tears after the ical school, to sexuality sharing Naked stormed E.P.’s stage to management students were hang- side of her situation. student questioned her, “what are touring stories and the perfection a round of applause, before she ing onto every word as Naked de- A 30-year-old man diagnosed you most thankful for?” A question of Benicio Del Toro – Naked’s rou- comfortably captured the atten- tailed her rise from obscurity to with colon cancer allowed himself Naked later thanked the student tine was followed by a thankful VP tion of the 30 or so students littered Canadian rock icon. to laugh at his situation, specifi- for asking. of campus life and organizer Brad throughout the pub for a little over “There’s no money to make in cally the difficulty of living with an Her response, however, moved Jones, who hopes to see more an hour on Chill Out Wednesday. the music industry,” she said. “Any ostomy bag. some students to choke back tears interest from students in public Without an introduction or of you doing it, I wish the best of “We sat there laughing our ass- themselves as Naked explained speakers like Bif Naked. reason as to why it is she tours luck to you.” es off,” she said. “That’s a huge tes- the death of her beloved 10-year- “I think it’s really important that campuses, previously speaking Although the game has tament to human beings and the old dog. She said she was just people are showing interest in this at Sheridan and Mohawk prior to changed since Naked started her way we are able to sit there and happy to have been able to make it kind of thing,” he said. “It’s a great her stay here at Durham - she as- own record label to allow her and laugh. I was so grateful after that through her treatment to be there way to get people interested, and sumed her position in a lone arm- her band mates to release their that I had breast cancer, because for when Anastasia died. it’s free.” chair on stage and immediately own music, she encourages stu- I didn’t have to clean my ostomy And although the questions Jones has arranged a group opened the book on her life, start- dents to accept and engage in the bag.” didn’t pour in, Naked stuck around of comedians known as Com- ing with her childhood and lack of advancements in social network- Her stories moved from mov- for a little over an hour before ex- edy Records for the next Chill a full education. ing and realize the power and ac- ing to tearful as she opened the iting, followed closely by students Out Wednesday on Feb. 2. As for “Like a lot of you, my fresh- cessibility the Internet has to wid- floor to students and their ques- hoping for a photo opportunity Bif Naked, a new album is in the man year was a complete waste of en the experience of music. tions, one bringing attention to her with the rock star. works that she expects to be re- time,” she said. But after the advice and recog- now deceased dog, Anastasia. While topics ranged from med- leased as soon. 26 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Ent ertainment News

Photo by Kylie Wazonek

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: Extreme hypnotist Tony Lee beguiles Tyson Ruck, an employee at E.P. Taylor’s, during a performance on Jan. 21.

LaxBy Kylie Wazonek moralsLee promised the students who withTaylor’s for many years. extremeHe is known for making stu- go up Leeon stage, but if I did I would Chronicle Staff wanted to participate in being “The kind of things he makes dents do crazy tasks, for example, probably be pretty embarrassed hypnotized that they would have a people do is hilarious,” said Hen- sleeping, driving, and doing sexual once I realized the crazy things I Sex, drugs, and hypnotist. That’s good time and laugh about it when derson. “Sex sells and makes peo- acts towards each other. had done.” what most students from Durham it’s over. ple laugh.” “When he made the guys lick Students who didn’t attend the College and UOIT were thinking “I’ve seen him twice now, and Tony Lee as a performer en- whipped cream off the other guy, show should really consider going about on Jan. 21. both times I couldn’t stop laugh- gages the audience, which makes it was pretty hysterical,” said Mae. next year. It’s a great experience for Students watched hypnotist ing,” said Antonio Henderson, an everyone feel like they are a part of There were many funny pranks both the audience and the people Tony Lee perform at E.P. Taylor’s. employee at E.P. Taylor’s. “I would the show. Lee made people do on stage. on stage. They also had the opportunity definitely go see him again, al- “He’s funny and good at what he “He had one of my co-workers, “I have seen Tony Lee about to get hypnotized and surrender though I would like to be an audi- does,” said Emily Mae, a Durham Tyson, get stripped by guys and five times,” said Jordan Malone, a their body and mind to Lee. ence member with a chance to be College student. “People will come be dry humped by guys in boxers,” Durham College Sports Admin- “For those of you who don’t do able to be hypnotized as, opposed every time he’s here to watch the laughed Henderson. istration student. “Every time I go drugs, start,” joked Lee at the be- to working it.” show and laugh at everyone mak- “I would definitely go see him I have a really good laugh and a ginning of the show. Lee has been performing at E.P. ing a fool of themselves.” again,” said Mae. “I’m glad I didn’t good time with friends.”

ByThe Brittney Ewasyn Canadian,Regent Josol combined his Sugargets Sammy’s new DVD wassome Sugar Chronicle Staff experience as an Asian in North recently released in stores, titled America with his comedy. He told Sugar Sammy Live in Concert. The Regent Theatre exploded jokes about his hate for snow, how The Student Association orga- with laughter as if laughing gas the majority of Asians drive Honda nized this event as part of Campus had filled the air. Civics, and how cellphones have Winter Fest, and it was the first Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. the doors become a necessity in society. event SA has held at Regent The- opened to the Regent Theatre for “If we see someone using a pay- atre. Winter Fest Comedy Night. The phone now we go up to them ask- “We are going to host more Student Association hosted the ing, “Are you okay? Have you been events at the Regent for sure,” SA close-to-sold-out event featuring robbed?” Josol said. vice-president Brad Jones said. UOIT’s “funniest person on cam- The audience constantly Jones said he was happy with pus,” Karrtik Tharmaratnam, Just clutched their guts, sharing laughs the turnout, and he expected it to For Laughs comedian Ron Josol with each other. The last act was be big. and internationally known come- Sugar Sammy, a comedian seen Jones was not the only one dian Sugar Sammy. on HBO, Showtime, CTV, and the ecstatic about the night’s perfor- Tharmaratnam opened the Comedy Network. mance. show with a few stand-up jokes Sugar Sammy is Canadian- “The show was amazing, and concerning his hilarious personal born to Indian parents. He draws really funny,” UOIT Electrical En- experiences, and views. He made on everything, including his views gineering student Shashank Gan- a joke commenting on the iPhone on relationships, his Indian ances- dhi said. “It was good representing being a “lazy man’s” phone. “There try, and drugs. for UOIT.” is even an app to fart for you,” Thar- “I blame Sex and the City for Another student preferred the maratnam joked. relationship problems,” Sammy second act of the show. “The sec- This was Tharmaratnam’s first joked. ond comedian was way better, and stand-up comedy performance. “I Sammy did a brilliant job in- I feel like Sugar Sammy was more was so nervous!” he said. “It went corporating the front rows into his dependent on the audience for really well. I didn’t expect it… I just sketch, as well as volunteers from laughs,” UOIT electrical engineer- kept telling jokes and people were around the audience. ing student Kunle Awoliyi said. responding.” “This was my first real show this From the laughter filling the Photo by April Witt Josol was the second comedian year… it was jammed and great,” theatre it sounded like everyone who took the stage. As a Filipino Sammy said. had a great night! LAUGHS: Sugar Sammy at the Regent Theatre, Jan. 20. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 27 Ent ertainment News Cuddle up next to an e-reader By Cassandra Turner market for traditional books. E-books are viewable or down- Chronicle Staff Susan Chambers, owner of loadable online books that stu- Paraphernalia Books ‘N’ Stuff, in dents can pay to use, but Carol Who doesn’t like to cuddle up Oshawa, said she believes reading Mittlestead, associate librarian for next to a fireplace, with a good remains popular because it was Durham College and UOIT, warns book, to unwind from a long, one of the first forms of entertain- students they’re not cheap. stressful day? ment and education that people Mittlestead encourages stu- The thought of cuddling up had available to them. dents who can afford to take ad- with a cold computerized e-reader “You need to know how to read vantage of the e-books that the just doesn’t seem to induce the to live. It’s a basic instinct,” said school offers to do so, because same heart-warming feeling. Chambers. she said it supplies students with With the recent spike in popu- She said people will always a source of credible, authentic in- larity of e-readers and e-books, read, no matter how they choose formation. some may worry that paperback to read, because by doing so peo- “We are really trying to and hardcover novels are eventu- ple are empowered. get people valid information, so ally going to become a thing of the Reading makes people ques- whether it’s an e-book, a journal, past. tion and think and we are predis- a print or hardcopy, you can’t say Stores like Future Shop, Best posed to want to use our brains in one is going to be superior to the Buy and Chapters even have sec- that way. other because different topics are tions of their website devoted sole- “Reading changes society going to demand different things,” ly to e-readers. because it empowers society,” said Mittlestead. This shows how popular e- Chambers said. “I can already tell you that more readers are becoming. Students will naturally be in- and more of our collection is going The Globe and Mail reports that terested in e-readers because it’s a digital.” Kobo Books, which sells e-readers part of their culture, a culture that She said a large majority of at various Indigo and Walmart she believes is built on technology. students are using the school’s stores across Canada, saw an eight She also said she believes that Photo by Cassandra Turner e-books and some teachers are per cent increase in downloads in e-readers will just as quickly be re- incorporating e-books into their mid-November. placed by the newest technologi- PARAPHERNALIA BOOKS ‘N’ STUFF : Susan Chambers, teaching. The article also reports that cal trend. showing off how beautiful older books can be. Mittlestead agrees that reading e-books for Kindle have outsold Chambers isn’t worried about has stayed popular because she non-electronic books in certain e-readers and e-books affect- stores when it comes to the cost of to four customers a day asking said it forces us to use our brain categories. ing her business because there’s purchasing books. about e-readers,” said Wickiam. and expand our mind. Some argue that non-electron- always going to be a market for He said once you buy the e- The Durham College and UOIT Chambers said it is not about ic books will always have their people looking to get affordable reader itself, it’s fairly affordable to campus library has also hopped how people are reading, whether place in society. books, she said. then purchase the books for it and on the technology bandwagon by it’s through electronic readers or And with five new and used Van Wickiam, a Best Buy sales that is a contributing factor to why offering students the opportunity paperback books, it’s the fact that book retailers located in Oshawa consultant, said e-readers are they are so popular. to use e-books during their period people are reading and continue alone it’s evident there is still a causing competition for book- “During Christmas I had three of study. to read. Best seller novels are 2011 starts off with a superhero Reid’s father, they set out to van- hitting the big screen By Jordan Lloyd dalize a statue erected in his hon- Chronicle Staff ing. Like Jurassic Park, it was our and end up saving a couple By Dana Kenedy The combination of a stellar different – completely differ- being mugged in the process, lead- Chronicle Staff The right balance of action, sus- cast, strong direction and tight ent. Character relationships ing to their decision to become pense and comedy are what can screen writing amounted to its changed: siblings became unre- vigilantes. Walking out of a movie the- be expected from the first Super- success – not how rigorously it lated and romantically involved Rogen and Chou make the atre, we’ve all heard the phrase, hero movie of the year, The Green followed the novel. instead of brother and sister. perfect on screen duo, playing off “That was nothing like the book.” Hornet. Part one of Harry Potter and Also, the major plot point of each other and showing tremen- Moviegoers tend to judge The character of the Green the Deathly Hallows, was re- the novel was altered drastically dous on-screen chemistry and adaptations on how closely the Hornet originally debuted in its leased in November of last year. so the film focused on a new plot reactions to each others comedic film follows the book, but does self-titled radio show on Jan.31 While the main plot followed that was a creation of the screen- presence. Chou replaces Bruce the movie always have to be the 1936 on WXYZ radio in Detroit the novel closely, the smaller writer’s, not Douglas Adams. Lee well as the new Kato, stealing same? Michigan. From there the char- subplots were altered, added or However, I don’t ever remem- every scene he is in, shedding his If it’s different than the novel it acter was given a television series removed. ber laughing so much. singing persona and displaying his was based on, does that make it a in 1966 that starred Van Williams Most notably missing was It was hilarious and captured stunt work skills in many well cho- bad movie? as the Green Hornet and martial Remus Lupin’s plea to join Har- the spirit of Douglas Adam’s ran- reographed fight scenes through- I don’t think it does. arts icon Bruce Lee as the Hornet’s ry, Ron and Hermione on their dom humour flawlessly. out the movie. Films and novels are so dif- side kick Kato. quest to search for the remaining People need to separate The supporting players don’t ferent that to use every scene in Forty five years later the Green horcruxes. books from movies; they are two disappoint either, with Cameron a novel would be nearly impos- Hornet makes its feature film de- However, the deletion of different mediums. Diaz playing the naïve but strong- sible. but and does not disappoint. smaller storylines like that A scene in a book may not willed Lenore Case, the secretary Much information is embed- Rogen leads the cast playing makes room for new scenes that translate well onto the screen for of Rogen’s character and love in- ded within the pages of a book, the part of Britt Reid, the alter ego weren’t in J.K. Rowling’s novel. it can take chapters for plots to terest of the Reid and Kato charac- but a movie only has about two of the Hornet and is also the irre- If that scene was kept in the unfold. ters as well. hours to translate all that onto sponsible playboy son of his fa- movie, then there may not have Removing the fluffy subplot The special effects of the movie the screen. Cuts are inevitable. ther, James Reid, the publisher of been enough room for standout serves to make the pacing of the are jam packed with car chases A movie can be great, yet also the Los Angeles newspaper scenes like Harry and Herm- movie smoother. around every turn involving the differ from the book. The Daily Sentinel. After his father ione’s awkward dance. A movie is essentially a film- Green Hornet’s signature car The Look at Jurassic Park. It is one is suddenly found dead from an al- It was adorable and was a maker’s interpretation of a book, Black Beauty, and more explo- of the highest grossing movies in lergic reaction to a bee sting, Britt great addition for character de- and everyone’s interpretation sions and gunfire during the cli- history, yet it was vastly different is abruptly and unwillingly put in velopment. differs. max than one can count. More 3D than Michael Crichton’s novel of charge of his father’s newspaper I may be in the minority, but What the director sees may effects could have been added to the same name. and his legacy. I love when new scenes are add- not be what you see. It’s no use the final product to make the in- People lived in the movie Following his funeral Reid ed. getting your panties in a knot flated ticket price more worth it, who should have died, charac- meets his father’s old mechanic It is like a slightly different ver- over something so trivial and ab- but it struggles with very little to ters were disregarded, subplots and skilled martial arts expert sion of my favourite book. stract. showcase. removed and new storylines Kato, played by Taiwanese musi- The BBC recently made a TV If you were truly offended by The Green Hornet makes for an added. cian and singer Jay Chou, making movie of Douglas Adam’s novel an adaptation, just wait 15 years entertaining time at the movies. Yes, as an adaptation it is hor- his Hollywood film debut filling Dirk Gently Hollistic Detective until another director gives it a The first superhero movie of 2011 rible, but as a movie it is amaz- the shoes of Bruce Lee. After both Agency. try. definitely does its job. characters agree that they hated 28 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 29 Ent ertainment News

Community comedy coming nearphase is the mostyou relaxed of the By Kyle Sharp three stages as lines are learned Chronicle Staff and the actors can start to enjoy the performances. The show must go on. Durham However, while there may not College professor Rick Kerr brings be much abnormal about the re- his new production to the stage hearsal process, Kerr has been of the Oshawa Little Theatre. The faced with some unique challeng- comedy, Play On opens on Jan. 27, es. ending its run Feb. 12. “The first challenge is to get The play, which Kerr describes good people to do things badly,” as a comedy about “an untalented said Kerr about his performers theatre group trying to produce who are required to deliver sub- a poorly written play” centres par performances in their roles as around the disastrous rehearsal an untalented theatre company. and eventful first night of a the- “They’re so trained and know atre company trying to perform a how things work. I have to train production called A Murder Most them how they don’t work.” Foul. The actors aren’t the only ones The play is broken up into three who must mask their talent for the acts with act one revolving around sake of the show as Kerr describes rehearsal, act two about the show’s the set and costumes as purpose- dress rehearsal, and act three con- fully ill-fitting, mismatched, and sisting of an entire three-act play incomplete, so much so that the in one act. Kerr says it’s the third set and costume designers are act that could be the most trouble- worried audience members will some. think this is their typical work. “That one’s going to be the trick- With just days before opening iest, technically speaking, so it will night, Kerr has been pleased with be interesting to see how it comes the public response so far, exceed- together.” ing expectations by selling 50 per Kerr is no stranger to the stage. cent of tickets a month before the Play On will be the 32nd play he’s play begins. directed, Kerr says it’s projects However, ticket sales aren’t such as this that keep him invested Photo by Kyle Sharp what most worry Kerr when it in theatre companies like the Os- comes to the audience’s response hawa Little Theatre. THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Durham College professor Rick Kerr works tirelessly to di- to his eccentric play. “I’ve been doing theatre for 33 rect the comedy Play On, playing at the Oshawa Little Theatre. “I just hope the audience gets years. You get involved in theatre it. I’m convinced they will but my because they are doing a slate of World Religions, and Contem- Play On has been typical of a pro- phase,” said Kerr. producer isn’t so sure. It’s going to plays you want to be producing,” porary Social Issues, Kerr works duction coming together between He describes the honeymoon be cool to see how it works.” said Kerr. “I got involved with [Os- with several theatres, including six and eight weeks, he has a phase as the early stage of the play hawa Little Theatre] because they Durham Shoestring Performers, unique way of organizing the time, with everyone getting to know started doing plays I wanted to do.” Whitby Courthouse Theatre, and breaking it up into three stages. each other and starting to learn When he’s not busy teaching Borelians Community Theatre of “Most productions go through lines. The dog work phase is the Durham students a wide array Port Perry. three stages-a honeymoon phase, time when fear mounts as opening of courses such as Performance, While Kerr says rehearsal for a dog work phase, and a glide night approaches, and the glide 30 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Ent ertainment News Overcoming the A movie even King’s stammermer, but nothing works. Every family, every person, has Finally fed up, Bertie declares secrets, fears and challenges to that he will never see another doc- overcome; even the royal family. tor about the matter. However his The King’s Speech is a biopic wife, who would become Queen about King George VI played by Elizabeth I, played by Helena Bon- Colin Firth. ham Cather, will not give up. heAside from almost can every other scene being watch along on an emotional rollercoaster. George was forced to step up She decides to step outside sexually provocative and promiscuous, Blue Val- Whether it is the long shots that make the actors to the British throne after his self- of the royal circle to unortho- entine is an amazing movie about a complicated seem genuine or the tears and heartache that the ish older brother, King Edward dox speech therapist, Lionel Le- love story. actors perform with such raw emotion and pas- VIII, abdicates so gue, played by The movie takes the audience through a series sion, the movie is bound to be a success. he can marry a Geoffrey Rush. of events that brings the main cou- The independent film has divorced woman Bertie is ple together. the typical indie movie look and live a life free reluctant to Through flashbacks, the couple and feel. In some of the long of responsibility. Jessica let Lionel in at goes from young, naïve and inno- Renita shots, the actors stumble on However, first but Lionel cent lovers to their present day life some lines, making the scene George, called Geboers is able to get to filled with routines and troubled Narine seem more like real life. Bertie by his the root of the habits. It didn’t feel like a line from family, had al- problem like Cindy (Michelle Williams) and a script, but instead, it feels like ways been glad that he probably no one else ever has and pushes Dean (Ryan Gosling) are both the actors are speaking from wouldn’t be king and his father, Bertie to gain control of his stam- young and full of spirit and high hopes, but their the heart. King George V, played by Michael mer, ultimately on the eve of war, lives are headed in different directions. The obvious chemistry between the two actors Gabon, had always told him that preparing Bertie to make one of She is studying to become a doctor, while he is seems natural and heartfelt. Williams threw herself he was unfit to be king. the most important speeches of satisfied at his job with a moving company. into her role and gave a great performance. How- For as long as he can remem- his reign as king. When Cindy finds out she is pregnant, Dean ever, it is Gosling who steals the spotlight. ber, Bertie has had a stammer. This This film has many great ele- willingly marries her and they begin a journey as He effortlessly played his role, but that came as makes it impossible for him to ments. Colin Firth and Geoffrey a young family. Her long hours at work and his no surprise as he never ceases to completely trans- complete the important royal task Rush do a fantastic job of bringing drinking habits become an issue for both. form into his characters. of public speaking, in person or the story to life in a way that re- In an attempt to resolve their problems, Dean With great acting, a well-thought out plot and over the new and ever encroach- ally helps you understand exactly books a night at a hotel for them to hopefully re- passion to last for endless days and nights, Blue ing radio. The only way the mon- what they are feeling. kindle what they once had. Valentine successfully captivated the attention of archy can stay relevant is if they As King George VI, Firth dem- It becomes obvious they love and care for each the audience. are able to speak to and for their onstrates a vulnerability and hu- other, but times change. Though there isn’t a traditional happy ending people. man side to the monarchy that is People change and as life goes on, it becomes that some may expect, the couple subtly leaves Bertie could not be that spokes often hidden away, as can be seen increasingly difficult to juggle all of life’s ups and the audience wanting more from their relationship person, therefore, he was simply in Bertie’s guarded demeanor at downs. The movie definitely takes the audience and the movie. unfit to be king. Over the years, the beginning of the film. Bertie has seen every royal doctor This is one of Firth’s greatest possible and has tried every trick performances, definitely earning imaginable to get over his stam- his Oscar nomination. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 31 Ent ertainment News Historic Scottish Meet the poet honoured at FockerKids can be annoying, loud and kids hard to handle at times, but parents would do almost anything for them, including getting a part time job that would harm their Legends Library relationship. The movie Little Fockers starts with Greg Focker (Ben By Ana Pautassi Sheets of the songs and poems Stiller) and his wife Pam (Teri Polo) talking about their Chronicle Staff were handed out to the audience children Samantha and Henry (Daisy Tahan and Colin to follow along. The poems were Baiocchi). Stiller thinks his children should attend an Marla Brennan commemo- accompanied with interpretations expensive private rated the 252nd birthday of the so the audience could better un- school now that famous Scottish poet of the 18th derstand Burns. they are about to century, Robert Burns, at the Leg- “It sounds to me that Burns turn six. One prob- ends Centre Library on Jan. 25. had to fight off a lassie… which lem, their daughter Kylie “If over the course of the next is not like Burns to do,” explained is more gifted than hour you find yourself with a de- Brennan after reciting Love in the their son. Stiller Wazonek sire for a very strong drink, a drink Guise of Friendship. thinks his son may so strong you find yourself stand- Burns had a history of being in- not be accepted ing over a table, know that that is volved with many women. He had into private school. the spirit of Robbie Burns,” said 12-15 children with four different To make matters worse he has to spend time with Brennan in her Scottish accent, as women. Andi Garcia (Jessica Alba), an attractive woman who she continued to make jokes with Nature, politics, love, religion, wants to propose a deal with Stiller. She gets him to agree the audience about Burns’s life- nationalism and the plate of a to support her company, which produces a product sim- style. common man were the main top- ilar to Viagra. The moon lightly helps pay for the private Brennan performed Burns’s ics of Burns’s poems. Burns wrote school. most famous political poem A in a literary language, a combina- When Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), Polo’s father, Man’s a Man for A’That, along with tion of old Scottish diction and finds out that Stiller has been hanging around Alba he Brennan’s favourite poem To a various dialects. gets suspicious. After spying on Stiller for a bit, De Niro Mouse on Turning Her Up in Her To further bring the spirit of believes Stiller is having an affair. De Niro explains to Nest With the Plow, which she re- Burns to the room Brennan taught Polo that she should be worried about how much time cited from the top of her head. how to pronounce vowels with a Stiller and Alba spend with each other. With the accompaniment of a Scottish accent. The audience also Photo by Ana Pautassi Stiller now has to convince his wife, and his father in- guitar and the audience Brennan got involved in trivia of Scotland law that he would never cheat on his wife. began singing Auld Lang Syne, and Burns. HONOURING A POET: Marla Brennan Overall I feel this is a great movie to watch if you enjoy Burns’s famous song, which is Burns was honoured for the re- reciting one of Robert Burns’ poems. comedies. Director Paul Weitz made this a fascinating mainly sung on new years. writing of Scottish folk songs. movie to watch. I definitely recommend this movie. 32 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 33

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle Sports By April Witt the men’s hockey team laughed UOIT/DCChronicle Staff $25,000 richerand said he did not think they were going to win at the start of the Students and staff of the ath- competition. The men’s hockey letics department gathered in the coach Marlin Muylaert still looked Campus Ice Centre on Friday, Jan. in shock while talking about win- 21 to receive a cheque from Adi- ning the Adidas Challenge. das Canada for $25,000. “We didn’t think we would Students of UOIT and DC make it when we first started, took part in the Adidas challenge, knowing the population,” said which involved 25 universities Muylaert. “It was great when we from across Canada who are part- kept going through the elimina- nered with Adidas. tion and I thought ‘maybe we got All of the universities in the a shot at this’.” challenge were required to go on- The women’s hockey team also line and vote for their school. Dur- attended the event. One of the ham College was the only college team players, Katie Gordanier was in the challenge since we are the excited about the win. only college affiliated with Adidas “We had an advantage because across the country. we had DC and UOIT,” said Gor- “It’s an online voting mecha- danier. nism used to create exposure to For an institution of our size it Ridgeback programs from athlete shows we have so much passion perspectives,” said Jeff Clements, and competitiveness to win this, the director of Adidas Canada. said Karen Nystrom, the women’s UOIT and Durham College hockey coach. went through the elimination from “I think it’s a fantastic accom- 25 schools to the final four. plishment,” said Nystrom. “We’re “The UOIT Ridgebacks were Photo by Jamie Steel happy to be a part of such a great champs,” said Clements. He added organization.” that the Ridgebacks won the chal- WINNERS: (from left) Jeff McDonald, Jeff Clements, Steve Clements, Ken Babcock Scott Arbour, the university lenge by an overwhelming num- and Scott Barker accepted the $25,000 cheque from Adidas. athletic co-ordinator, had some ber of votes over Moncton, N.B. final words to show his apprecia- “It takes… passion and ev- grams like this,” said Clements. some of the money for something “I’d like to see what they use it tion for the unified community on eryone together,” said Clements. Ken Babcock, the director of that can last and will show our for,” said Luke Vanmoerkerke, the campus. “UOIT took that passion to build Athletics for UOIT, accepted the school’s accomplishment for years captain of the Ridgebacks men’s “I certainly saw over the four an amazing team. It really does giant cheque from Adidas. to come. hockey team. “Something like Wi- to five weeks that this competi- signify a great stage for growth.” “I’m pretty excited about it,” “We want to put a new score- Fi for the team bus, we have been tion was going on how quickly This is the first year Adidas has said Babcock. “A prize like this will board in for the soccer field, and talking about it for a long time the campus can come together done anything like this. go a great way to improve our stu- use the money for something that and it will benefit everyone on the through social media and how “This was the first activation ini- dents’ success.” benefits both campuses,” said Bab- team.” quickly word can get out on such tiative, we will continue with pro- Babcock said he wants to use cock. Jeff Barletta, also a member of an exciting challenge,” he said.

Zumba to a Lords healthier you continue By Ana Pautassi Perry and Loca by Shakira. Chronicle Staff “Depending on the song you Byto Shannelle rise might be working more of your Parchment “It’s a great high. You just feel so lower body than your upper body,” Chronicle Staff confident and sexy,” said Linda Ra- said Raponi. poni, a Zumba instructor from the Most songs are the same The Durham men’s bas- Harmony Center in Pickering. throughout the month with a new ketball team won their last Zumba Fitness is a workout song added every week. two away games, defeating class of aerobics mixed with Latin “We introduce a song once a both the Seneca Sting and the dances such as reggaeton, samba, week, not to throw people off too Georgian Grizzlies. salsa and hip-hop. much, so they feel confident,” said The Lords travelled to The movements work out your Raponi. Barrie on Jan. 21, defeating core, abs, back, legs and arms. She believes that by not drasti- the Grizzlies 91-84, and then Zumba was first create in 2001 cally changing the choreography made their way to North York in Colombia by Alberto Perez and it builds confidence in the class on Jan. 25 to beat the Sting is now practised in 110 countries. which motivates them to come 71-64. “It’s a workout in disguise,” said back. OCAA athlete of the week Raponi. Classes are every day at differ- Eric Smith scored an im- Six types of Zumba classes are ent times depending on location pressive 25 points and 17 offered in Durham Region: Zum- and the level of class. rebounds, while teammate ba, Zumba Gold (for the older Oshawa currently has classes Saliym Cadogan added 13 generation), Zumba Toning (it is for Zumba, Aqua Zumba and points and three rebounds to a body sculpting class combined Zumba Gold in various locations their win over the Sting. with cardio, Zumba moves and including the Durham YMCA on “I’m going to continue to a lightweight toning stick), Aqua Mary Street North and at various work hard on the court and Zumba, Zumbatomic (for ages gyms. work with my team, as a team 4-12) and Zumba in the Circuit (a DVDs are also avaible for those to win games,” said Cadogan. 30 minute, fast-paced workout). who would rather do the workout The Lords currently sit in Participants dance to 12-15 at home. second place in the OCAA songs in the one-hour class. Not Other Zumba products avail- Photo by Ana Pautassi east region and will play their only is there Latin music but also able include CDs, Zumbawear next home game on Feb. 1. well known songs, like OMG by and video games for Wii, Xbox and ZUMBA: Instructors Linda Raponi and Ann Onat show off Usher, California Girls by Katy PS3. some belly dancing moves. 34 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 Sports News Disappointing loss for Lords Weather By Dan Spinoso Chronicle Staff serves a part The Durham College women’s volleyball team suffered another defeat at home, this time to Georgian College on Tuesday, Jan 25. The Lords were swept 3-0 despite some bright moments throughout the game. in a big win DC had at least a two-point lead in each set, but couldn’t hold By Caley Bedore onto any of them. Chronicle Staff “We hit well. We were digging balls. We had moments of every- thing being done well,” said DC head coach Shane Christopher. “It The Durham Lords men’s volleyball just wasn’t consistent enough, that’s all. It always seemed that at team took on harsh winter conditions and the instant when we needed it most, we kind of came up a little bit swept Sudbury during the team’s two away short.” games Friday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 22. “(It’s) disappointing. Extremely. Unfortunately, we didn’t ex- Despite cold winter weather and a dead ecute. We tried. We gave the old team try and the old team effort bus battery, Durham was able to rack up and all that jazz, but unfortunately the execution wasn’t there,” he two more victories to continue their unde- said. “(We had) small errors at the wrong times and Georgian capi- feated streak and boost their league record talized.” to an outstanding 12-0. Durham’s loss allowed Georgian to tie the Lords and La Cite Friday the Lords took on the Cambrian for fifth place in the eastern conference standings. This isn’t where Golden Shield and beat them 3-1, with set Christopher had hoped to be in the rankings at this point in the scores of 25-19, 23-25, 25-15 and 25-22. season. Cambrian forced a fourth set but were “I thought we’d be competing for third right now. Second, third, no match for the Lords as they stormed fourth. Right in there is where I thought we’d be,” he said. “Maybe a back to take the match. couple positions higher (than now). Right in the mix.” On Saturday the Lords were set to take “We’re looking to squeeze into that fourth spot, if nothing higher, on the Boreal Viperes and when the team and host a playoff game instead of having to travel. So if we finish bus refused to start the guys loaded into lo- third or fourth, we host. If we finish fifth or sixth, we have to travel, cal cabs and made their way to the court. and if we finish any lower than that, we’re done,” he said. Regardless of the bumpy start to the day Christopher says before the team can progress, they have to Durham beat the Viperes in three straight work on their mental discipline ahead of their next away game at games, with scores of 25-23, 22-25, 25-22 Loyalist College. and 25-22. “We need to be more prepared without the ball. By that that I The Lords continue their playoff push mean, you know, getting set up defensively, being prepared to hit, and are close to a perfect season record. to set, to pass the ball before it arrives,” he said. “If we can mentally “We try not to talk about the winning work on those areas, if the mind can force the body to do what it Photo by Dan Spinoso streak too much,” says Coach Andrew should be doing, we’re going to improve (by) leaps and bounds.” Hinchey. “We just focus on the task at hand “I have no doubt that we will be in a playoff match. No doubt FALLING SHORT: Jessica McNaulty throwing the and play the game we know we can.” whatsoever.” ball up for a serve against Georgian Jan. 25. The Chronicle February 1, 2011 35 Sports News Lords Ridgebacks remain defeated By Jamie Steel Chronicle Staff undefeated The Ridgeback women fought hard By Caley Bedore against Western and Windsor but victories Chronicle Staff eluded them as they lost 3-2 and 4-3 respec- tively, on Jan. 21 and Jan. 23. Durham Lords men’s volleyball put on The game at Western concluded in over- a show for fans at this year’s home opener time after the Ridgebacks spent the first pe- against Georgian Grizzlies on Tuesday, Jan. riod trailing the Mustangs 2-0. 25. The Lords have added another win to Less than a minute into the second pe- their resume of “Ws” for this season’s unde- riod Jaclyn Gibson put UOIT on the board feated streak. with a backhand that found the back of the Durham now has a 13-0 record and net. remains the only undefeated team in the Halfway through the period, Ridgeback province. Sarah Worthington gathered her seventh There were close moments in the Geor- goal of the season and moved into the top gian game and the Grizzlies pushed the 20 scorers in the OUA league. Lords into a fourth set. The remainder of the game would be “Their defensive intensity was higher scoreless until overtime when UOIT goalie than ours in the third set,” said coach An- Jessica Larabie was unable to stop a power drew Hinchey. “We bounced back and were play goal by the Mustangs. able to up our defensive play, but we are Larabie made 25 saves in the loss. striving to be the ones setting the bar.” Sunday’s game was lost in a shootout to Continuing their winning streak adds a nationally ranked Windsor Lancers, despite bit of pressure to the Lords as they push to the 47 saves made by UOIT goaltender finish with a perfect season. Emma Thompson. “I think there has been a target on our Kayla Jardine was responsible for two of backs for a while,” said Hinchey. “We try not the regular play goals for UOIT in the Jan. 23 to focus on it and just take each game as it game, and Worthington scored the third. comes.” Worthington also beat the Lancers goalie Team captain Steven Clarey says it is im- for UOIT’s only goal in the shootout. portant not to let that pressure get to you. Photo by Caley Bedore The Ridgebacks now sit at five wins, 13 “There is a bit of expectation that goes along losses. with being undefeated, but it is important to 13-0 WIN: Durham Lord Steven Clarey makes a pass during Tuesday They were scheduled to play on Jan. 28 just play our own game.” against Queen’s University. Results were night’s game against the Georgian Grizzlies. unavailable at press time. 36 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 37 38 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 The Chronicle February 1, 2011 39 40 The Chronicle February 1, 2011