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I April 11,2002 News etc. Running for a cure Brief

Relay for Life After undergoing chemotherapy, Updates comes to Toronto the 31 -year-old is now cancer-free and volunteering at the Canadian a comi this June, funds Cancer Society as co-chair of media cancer research and promotions of Relay for Life. Purse Snatching Relay for Life is an annual event coming this June, in which partici- hat ta A North Campus staff mem- By IVETTE MONTILLA- pants walk and run around a track ber was the victim of an on-cam- HOOKONG for 24 uninterrupted hours to cele- pus purse snatching late on brate cancer survivors, offer tribute Tuesday night. 1 Treva Thompson was only 24 to those who've died from the dis- the Two men approached the years old when she was told she had ease and raise funds for research. woman while she was exiting the

cancer. Two weeks after discovering Neera Amrit, a graduate of foyer near the LX building at

a lump in her collarbone, a biopsy Humber's Public Relations pro- around 10 p.m.

revealed it was a tumor and several gram, is in charge of coordinating They managed to make off tests later, an x-ray discovered the community-based event and with her purse without a struggle. another mass above her heart. expects to raise $500,000 between Humber grad Neera Amrit is coordinating the Relay for Life run. The purse, minus the con-

For Thompson, a student of the two relays in Toronto this year. tents, was found by police in a anthropology and women's studies "This year we are expecting paper bag, marked with the name of dance, are some of the talent volun- garbage bin near the LX exte- at McMaster University, the news around 3,500 and 4,000 partici- a person who has either sun'ived or teering at the event. rior door. was devastating. pants," she said. lost their life to cancer. Relay for Life hosts two events, Toronto's 23 division is

"At my age you think you're The raised funds are used for Amrit said this year's entertain- one at the Birchmount Complex in currently investigating the going to live forever and being cancer research, information on ment will be multicultural to prop- Scarborough on June 7-8 and incident. faced with death is a very difficult treatment and risk reduction and erly represent Toronto. another at Centennial Stadium in The suspects are described as thing," she said. support for those living with cancer. The Humber Hype dance squad, Etobicoke on June 14-15. two black males, both approxi- Thompson was diagnosed with A ceremony at dusk with candles comedian Bob Kerr from the To get involved, call 1-888-939- mately 6' to 6* 3", in their twen-

Hodgkin's disease, a cancer that around the relay track provides Humber College School of 3333 or visit your local Canadian ties and wearing dark clothing. attack young people of higher social inspiration and light for the partici- Comedy and the Humber Di Cancer Society. For more informa- One individual was also class in the western world. pants. Each candle is placed in a Shaan, a Bhangra group of Punjabi tion visit www.cancer.ca. reportedly wearing a dark base-

ball cap turned backwards. Staff and students arc asked to

take extra precaution after dark. Ethnic films debut at ReelWorld festival Any tips leading to an arrest can earn a reward of up to $1 ,000.

' - PE FER .A. CRISCIONE By FAYOLA EDWARDS film Raju's Blind Date and he hopes that more people will become aware Corrections

The ReelWorld Festival rolled of the importance of this festival.

out the red carpet last weekend to 'Tt's not about making minority The article 'HSF may pull

showcase the best in ethnic films films, it is about having a place to Humber out of union' (March

and diversity in Toronto. showcase them," he said. 21) incorrectly reported that

Toronto-born Tonya Lee The Toronto film festival shows Humber paj's an annual $30,000 Williams of The Young and the the work of up-and-coming direc- nieml>ership fee for the College

Restless came up with the concept for tors and actors but many partici- Student Alliance (CSA).

the festival last year and it's now pants in ReelWorld claim that it Humber pays $15,000 annu-

taken off into 2002. does not embrace cultural and eth- ally for membership, yet pays in

"Something is happening in nic aspects of films. two-year installments.

Toronto," Williams said. "We are "When a film goes up on screen, The article 'HSF election fias-

great filmmakers and it is time the it belongs to everyone who watches co' (March 28) neglected to

world knows it." it. I do not own it anymore," report that Frans Yuwono was

Directors, actors and producers Townsend said. elected for one of the two posi-

such as Robert Townsend, Eriq La The festival closed with the tions as Director for School of Salle, Miriam Colon and Roger debut of Crazy as Hell directed by Info/Tech and Acct. (North). Guevera-Smith were just a few rec- Eriq La Salle. The movie was The article 'Elections drag on' ognizable faces around Famous viewed by a sold out audience, and (April 4) incorrectly reported that Players, Silver City in North York. was followed by a gala party with the Craig Wilson and Jain T'hevaril The festival ran from April 4-8. industry's top Canadian talent. were disqualified from the HSF Jay Rao, a producer in the festi- Superbob was the surprise hit this elections for using HSF office val this year, started the production year, selling out three times. The computers. The candidates had

company Fade to Black because he film is a martial arts comedy direct- in fact been disqualified for using saw a need for more minority films ed by 26-year-old Joel Gordon, administrative offices for cam- in Canada. whose movie won the Star! TV paigning purposes. "I am so disappointed with the award for audience choice. The Humber Et Cetera regrets

Canadian film industry," Rao said. The film is set to hit Canadian all errors and omissions. Actor Roger Guevera-Smith, who appeared In Spike Lee's Do the Rao spent more than $20,000 on his theatres next year. Right Thing, attended the festival that showcases minority film. etc. April 11,2002 Humber votes AGM draws few

Fifty students - the bare presidential candidate, also minimum - voted last noted his abstention.

Thursday to allow the "I abstained because 1 did-

Election Appeals Committee n't want to sway the vote. The out results positively or S could of decision on have C A to make the fmal who would prevail as HSF negatively impacted me, so I president and vice president of decided not to influence the Sheridan College, who left the union four years campus life at this year's vote in any way," he said.

Aimual General Meeting. Held at Lakeshore this ago, is considering rejoining because they have The AGMs are held bi- year, the AGM managed to annually to approve any con- scrape together the minimum not nnaintained a strong voice at Queen's Park stitutional changes and pass number of students to approve HSF financial statements. all motions put forward by the By CELESTE BOTTERO the table." leave," said Centennial's student pres- Several presidential candi- HSR However some HSF members ident Ronald Persaud. dates abstained on the motions But the 120 sUces of pizza

After months of debate, the argue the annual membership cost of "We have seen a dedication to stu- to approve, amongst other and six cases of pop might have Humber Students' Federation decid- $15,000 far exceeds the benefits the dent government representation. things, the presidential posi- influenced the attendance. ed to withdraw from the College college receives in return. They work very hard to meet the tion - which was undecided at "Judging by the number of

Student Alliance (CSA) at the board "The only time Humber College needs of all students." the time. hands, most students came for of directors meeting last week. has benefited from CSA membership "It is a vote, that direcdy the food, but some students in The controversial decision was was three years ago when they con- Wanted to stay affects what I'm involved in," did figure things out by the reached despite rumours that board vinced the province to freeze tuition said Adam Hackett, a presi- end," Anastasi said. members were evenly split on increase to two per cent," said Adam dential candidate. whether to stay or leave the group Hackett, HSF vice-president of Stephen Anastasi, another - CHARLOTTE CUSTARD that lobbies the province on behalf of administration (North) and presiden-

Ontario colleges. tial candidate. John Pulla, outgoing HSF presi- "Since then, they have done very dent and an executive member of litde," he added. CSA, was unhappy with the vote. The money saved by withdrawing 2002 "I find this very disappointing," he from CSA membership, which works said. "Why limit ourselves within our out to appro.ximately $1.25 per stu- own organization? We should be dent, can be put toward student bur- thinking about Ontario students as a saries, Hackett said. Convocation whole, what is best for all Ontario But Hackett admitted that some of students." that money now must also be used for DATE TIME SCHOOUDIVISION The CSA, formerly the Ontario independent government lobbying. Tuesday June 1 1 7:30pm School of Information Technology & Community College Student The CSA acknowledged past lead- Department of Accounting Studies Parliamentary Association, represents ership and direction was ineffective, School of Creative and Performing Arts some 140,000 students from 13 col- but said recent internal restructuring School of Social & Community Services leges across the province. has made them a stronger and more John Pulla, outgoing HSF presi- (Lakeshore) As Ontario's largest college organ- competent student organization. dent and member of the CSA Corporate and Continuing Education •Fire Emeraencv Services ization, the CSA claims to have key "We have done many things to & standings on many provincial govern- revamp our organization," Centennial argued that their col- Wednesday June 12 2:00pm School of Hospitality. Recreation & Tourism ment committees, giving students a DeLanerolle said. "We have just lege will not have their voice heard on Liberal Arts & Sciences (North and Lakeshore) voice on educational policy at implemented a new strategic plan, as a provincial level if they chose to School of Applied Technology Queen's Park. well as a new marketing strategy break away from the alliance. "The only way to advocate on a including changing our name so that "Individually as a college, we Thursday June 13 2:00pm School of Media Studies (North and Lakeshore) provincial level is to be part of a lob- we could be identified better." would not be on board if it was not bying association," said CSA execu- Yet Hackett retorted, "You can for CSA," Persaud said. Thursday June 13 7:30pm The Business School (North and Lakeshore) tive director Thyagi DeLanerolle. change the name of it, but if it func- "They have a strong voice and Friday June 14 2:00pm School "You can't be heard if you're not at tions the same way, it's still not going have the power to meet with the gov- of Health Sciences •Early Childhood Education (Day to work." ernment. What other organization & Evening) •E.C.E. - Advanced Studies in Special Needs However, Sheridan College, who can sit down with the government to Glad to be gone (Day & Evening) left the CSA four years ago, is consid- address student needs?" •Community Integration Co-operative Education ering rejoining because they said the Seneca College, however, is not a •Funeral Service Education alliance has changed for the better. member of any student organization •Practical Nursing (Day & Evening) "Over the last year-and-a-half, I and prefers to keep it that way.

have observed a lot of positive things "Because we are a corporation, we Friday June 14 7:30pm School of Health Sciences with the CSA," said Sheridan's stu- don't need another organization to •Clinical Research dent president Anthony Orazietti. lobby our interests," said Seneca's stu- •Emergency Telecommunications Without the backing of a large dent president Peter Masconi. •Nursing lobbying student organization, "We talk direcdy to the provincial •Occupational Therapist Assistant •Paramedic Orazietti said Sheridan has not been a government through our general •Personal Attendant/Support Worker strong political group and that stu- manager. For us, it works very well." •Pharmacy Assistant/Technician dent issues are dealt with internally. While this year's outgoing student •Physiotherapist Assistant According to Orazietti, this has council has decided to withdraw their •Post-Diploma Nursing weakened Sheridan's voice on educa- membership from the CSA, ne.xt All other Health Sciences (Part Time) donal policy at Queen's Park. year's HSF can reverse the decision. Ifyou wish to attend the June 2002 Convocation you can apply by: Centeruiial College, on the other As it now stands, Humber has C.H.R.I.S. hand, is a current CSA member and is already paid its membership dues 416.798.1034 Telephone: 416.675.5000 impressed with the new changes of and will officially withdraw from Oniine(Website) http://convocation.humberc.on.ca Adam Hackett, vice-president of the organization. the CSA in the 2003-2004 aca- Mail/In Person: Submit application to the Customer administration at North Campus "It is not even in our plan to demic year. Service and Registration Centre

etc. April 11, 2002 Money Matters etc

New car: model of cult classic

By M. CHARLES SALEM

Mr. Bean had better grab

his teddy bear and head out to the closest car dealership because the new car - look-

ing much like his own - is on the market. But the similarities between his dilapidated coupe and the new Mini end there. The new Mini maintains OUUHIbbY the spirit of the Austin cult

Salt Spring Island residents are cashing in their Canadian currency for Salt Spring Island money on the tiny British Colunnbia island. classic, but allows for a few modern safety features con- veniences, and acceleration -

all owner, , courtesy of Mini's Money - that's ivhat they want BMW. For example, the new

By ALICIA VELOCE Salt Spring Island and to put money almost mirrors Canada's old money The Salt Spring Island Monetary Mini is equipped with all the

back into the community," Booth scheme, with green S$l, brown $$2, Foundation (IMF) is responsible standard BMW front and Off the coast of British said. "We want to encourage on- blue $$5 and so on. Local artists of with the issuance and maintenance side airbags.

Columbia, there's a little island com- island spending and provide a rev- the island designed the money, of the currency. It is a non-profit One of the biggest differ- munity making big changes. enue source for community proj- which features historical island fig- organization and is registered with ences you will notice as you

Salt Spring Island, population ects." ures on the front and community the province of British Columbia. drive off the lot is that this

8,000, has created their own curren- The $$ dollars went into circula- artwork on the back. Salt Spring Island is known as a Mini has been working out cy through a group called the tion in November in the denomina- Legally, the money is considered summer tourist attraction and this more than its predecessor

Sustainable Salt Spring Island tions of $$1, $$2 and $$5 bills. A to be equal to gift certificates, but summer will be the first time that from the sixties.

Coalition (SSSIC). few months later, $$10 and $$20 islanders have taken quite a shine to tourists will get to experience the The horsepower has

It all started on Sept. 1 5 of last were created. their new money system and think of new Salt Spring money. jumped from 55 in the origi- year when Eric Booth, co-founder of The Salt Spring dollars are com- it as their dollar. "As we now begin moving into nal 1959 edition to 115 in the Salt Spring dollar, announced pletely supported by the Canadian "The project has, to date, been the first tourist season with the Salt the 2002 Cooper and 165 in that his island was going to have its dollar and are converted on-par. an overwhelming success on a num- Spring dollar, interest and circula- the Cooper S. own currency. The currency's sym- This bodes well for merchants ber of levels," Booth said. tion is rising in the community. We This considerable leap in bol is $$. receiving $$. "Acceptance in the business commu- are excited with what has happened pony power has done won-

"We are doing this to promote The design of the new money nity is running at about 95 per cent." to date," Booth .;aid. ders for the acceleration,

taking it from a standstill to 100km in 9.2 seconds. The new Mini has held The Et Cetera onto one great attribute s of Islam from the original, its ability gang wishes Awarenes to hug corners. Due to its compact size, the momen- Speakers tum never slips away from the driver. The size of the new Mini, Mr. Taugeer Ansari while bigger to allow it to pass safety tests, is still one of

the smallest on the road. It

can sit a six-foot passenger in Mr. Yahya Ibrahim the driver's seat and still allow another passenger to

get in the seat behind them, April 19. 2002 at 6:00 RM. at least for a short trip. ,!*• Excitement has been T.ecture Theater rE135^ building around the new you a summer full of Mini for the past few years, and most car enthusiasts Q / A Section & Refreshments HappyDays seem to be charmed by this msa_huniber@ yahoo.com latest incarnation of the

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etc. April 11, 2002

Counterfeit money

is a growing Canadian problem

Steve has been using counterfeit money for the past few years now, sees no reason to turn to a more conventional way of making money, and pities the fools who follow the rules.

By PUNEET BAJAJ high school dropouts through a mutual friend who told him about

It's hard not to stare when Steve's their "business." He was on-board car stops at a red light. If his char- in a matter of weeks. coal luxury car doesn't attract atten- "I saw what they had and I want- tion, the $10,000 stereo system ed it, too," Steve said. "I thought, drowning out other car radios will. why should I work so hard to get

The most impressive part is that something that I can get so easily?" he didn't pay more than $3,500 for Steve now picks up the fake his system. money once a month and goes shop-

"I've got everything I want in this ping. car right now," Steve said. "Two tel- "It's great now, I pay less than evisions, a Playstation 2 and one of half for a grand's worth of bills," he the best stereo systems in town. If I said. "I'm not going to say where, or Const. Ray Fielden of the Peel police said he sees more than 3,000 counterfeit bills annually. see something later that I want, I who I get it from. But I can tell you Counterfeiting Is the reason many stores across Canada no longer accept $50 and $100 bills. will get that, too." that it's nowhere close by."

So how does this 2 2 -year-old Steve admits that at first he was

Wilfrid Laurier University student scared by the idea of using counter- "Why pay full price for some- "The more the public is aware of terfeit notes changing monthly, afford such expensive toys? feit money. He decided to first try thing, when you can get away with the (security) features of a bill, the police have a hard time dealing with

Crime. out the fake bills in places where he paying less than a third?" quicker they would be able to recog- the problem.

Steve deals in counterfeit money. had friends to see if anyone noticed. He almost joined another group nize the (fake) bill," Const. Fielden Steve said his friends have

It's one of the biggest scams in He once pulled into a Petro- of "losers" when police arrested him said. already produced $10 bills.

the country today. It affects every- Canada gas station, his Nike jacket outside of a Business Depot for "Education is one of the best "If someone can make it, then

one, from the retailer right down to zipped up all the way and his hat using counterfeit money last year. forms of prevention." someone can break it," Steve said,

the customer. pulled down. He pumped the gas He was taken in for questioning, With no particular age group to smirking. "I'll probably do this until

"I see about 3,000 counterfeit and went inside to pay the employee but later released with no charges search for and the choice of coun- 1 get thrown in jail."

bills a year, maybe more, maybe with a counterfeit $100 bill in his laid.

less," Const. Ray Fielden of the Peel shaky hand. "I told them some story about a

Police said. The cashier looked at him hard Palm Pilot that I returned, but that I

Steve learned about the idea for a few seconds and then ran the wanted," Steve recalled. "1 said I almost two-years ago, when he went transaction. fixed some guy's car, and he must So you want back to school. He had saved Since then, he has used the fake have been the one who paid me with

for tuition, but bills to purchase enough money need- electronics, which the counterfeit money. 1 thought for to be an ed a part-time job to make ends he then sells to make a profit. sure I was a goner that day. It's a

meet. "I feel bad for all the losers out good thing my story worked."

It was then that he met a few there who pay full price," Steve said. He left the police station within hours of being picked up and drove Professional. home. It was a while before he began using the money again.

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etc. April 11, 2002 Life etc.

Pack your bags for summer vacations

By ROSEM\RY SOSTARIC Medical insurance can be pur- with any number of dis- chased from any travel agent. counts. From saving on

A slew of unattainable deadlines, "It is critical that smdents get admissions to museums or preparing for exams with the requi- such coverage since OHIP may not cultural events to cJis- site number of trick questions, tr>'- cover many procedures," said counts on hostels or ing to complete portfolios that Kulinski. "In the United States for hotels, the card pays for require more panache than an example, a $1,200 overnight stay itself from the instant it's already stressed student can muster may cost $400 in Ontario, and for used," Harris said.

- these are typical signals for the last that reason the government will only . Getting there few weeks of a school year. cover what it costs here, leaving the Before you head out

WTiile some students get off on non-insured traveller to shell out the the door with suitcase in such stress, others soldier on in difference." hand and grin from ear to hopes of greener pastures, or at least To balance the cost of medical ear, be sure you have all a comf\- patio chair equipped with insurance, Kulinski recommends the necessarv' and valid umbrella. purchasing vour ticket well in documentation, said

But some students view this peri- advance, since the earlier you book Kulinski. od as the start of 'living out of a suit- the cheaper the ticket will be. "Since some countries case' season. Another way to keep your money require your passport be

Be it weekend jaunts south of the where it belongs - in your wallet - is issued at least six months border or backpacking through to purchase an International Student before departure, while Students should hold health and safety as a priority when travelling abroad. Europe, many students will be head- Identity Card (ISIC). other countries have a ing out this summer in search of the The card can be bought on the limit on the amount of money that the station, Kulinski recommends the visited country by yourself, ultimate experience, but "be pre- spot at any Travel Cuts agency. It's can be taken. Students should drinking water and keeping active, as always have someone with you," she pared" said Anne Kulinski, a Travel free for members of the inquire at the airport or with their this will prevent the rare but harmful said. "And if you're exploring the and Tourism instructor. There are a International Students Federation or travel agent before they leave," she blood clotting that can occur on nightlife of big cities such as New number of precautions to take into $16 for full-time, non-member stu- said. long trips. Drinking lots of water York, take taxis. They're safer." consideration, outside of the usual dents, said Dennyse Harris, Travel As soon as everything has been will ensure that you get up to answer Although this may sound like an condoms and dental floss, for a has- Cuts manager. checked and double-checked, it's nature's call and keep the blood expensive option for students, it's sle-free escape. Proof of full-time status, such as time to bid adieu to your family and flowing. not, said Rodney Bowers, a New

Before you go a student card, a letter from the reg- friends. If you're heading out to the You've arrived York City resident. "It's cheaper to

Vacationing on a student budget istrar, or an official schedule coupled airport, be there at least two hours It's always a good rule of thumb hire a taxi than to buy a hot dog can be a challenging feat, which usu- with a passport photo that can be before the scheduled departure for a to stay away from tap water while from a street vendor," he added. ally involves opting out on various taken at any location adds up to a domestic flight and three hours for abroad. It's also just as important to Even though the sheer essence of perks of travel, but this should not passport to savings. an international trips, said Kulinski. be critically aware of your surround- a vacation is to leave worry and work include medical insurance, warned "The card is internationally rec- While you're waiting for your ings, said Kulinski. behind, following such tips will

Kulinski. ognized and provides the student flight to take off or the train to leave "It's never a good idea to explore ensure a happy ending.

Humber fashion hits star-studded runway

By LAURA KUPCIS through fashion in the 20th centu- Fashion Marketing program have gram at Humber is to set-up con- beneficial event for both those in

ry, topped off by a sample of 2002 worked all year to produce an event nections with charities and the industry and at Humber,

The red carpet will roll out, the collections. for the leading names in fashion fundraising events. Wickens said.

seats will fill, anticipation will be "It is a retrospective look at design, said Brian Wickens, one of "This allows students to think "It has been a lot of work,"

high and beautiful models will glide fashion and how Canadian design- the program's instructors. about what's out there, but give McCrea said. "It is the most excit-

down the runway with the grace ers manipulated the retrospective "The Humber fashion program something back," Wickens said. ing thing we've had to do in our

and poise of kings and queens. look through their fall/winter 2002 has been recognized as holding the Part of the proceeds will be program and hopefully it will give

On April 17, Humber's fashion collections," said Amanda McCrea, biggest and best student fashion donated to Windfall Clothing everybody the chance to get

program will present Hourglass . . . student director of the event. event in Canada," he added. Service, which provides new cloth- noticed." A Red Carpet Event, a journey Second-year students in the The fashion show will feature ing to those in need, and Life This year's event will take place works by Canadian designers Brian Choices for Children and Women, at the Capitol Theatre at 2492

Bailey, Marilyn Brooks Boutique which teaches women work and Yonge Street.

Inc., David Dixon, Misura by parenting skills. This is the third year since the Joeffer Caoc, Yolanda Ng and Marc In addition to benefiting chari- fashion show was moved from the

Paros. ties, the fashion show promotes Humber gym. The change in venue Event-goers will be moved by upcoming designers, and provides allows students to interact with a the music of Humber's Laundry an interactive display of student wider audience, said Maria Bystrin,

Room Quartet as well as up-and- work. the program's coordinator.

coming Canadian R&B star The event is a way for Fashion "(Holding it) off-campus gives

Matisse. Marketing students to network and students a more realistic venue to Tickets for the April 17 show are $12 in advance and $15 at the Another component of the pro- build careers, proving a mutually work with," she added. door. For more information call (416) 675-6622 x4808.

etc. April 11,2002 To trim or not to trim - the great debate

Whether it's the dreaded Brazilian wax or a quick and simple shave, Men also have grooming responsibilities.

women have countless options when it comes to down-there-care. An ex-stripper comments on hedge clipping habits.

By ANNA ROZBICKA By VIRGINIA WATSON berries, which seems to go against stripper trends these days.

You're lying on the table, naked The au natural look from the '70s "Generally the women we talk to from the waist down. The lights are is coming back into women's genital prefer the natural man," Steel said, glaring and you're feeling very fashion according to one strip-o- "Women don't like excessive hair, uncomfortable. There's a woman in gram agency in Tbronto. but they like it to look natural." a white coat looking closely at your "Oddly, there have been a lot of As far as men's personal shaving private parts. No, you're not at the calls recently requesting unshaven, preferences are concerned in the gynecologist - you're getting a hairy women, the hairier the better," stripping business, some of them

BraziUan bikini wax. said Jonathan Steel, booking agent shave their legs, chest and arms, but

"It's getting rid of everything," for A Male/Female Strip-O-Gram most of them leave the treasure-trail says Jennifer Calabretta, an estheti- Agency and former stripper. alone, said Steel. cian at the Cut Above salon in "Personally, 1 think it's a backlash "I shaved my legs a couple of

Cloverdale Mall, Etobicoke. "That against the porn industry. In the '70s rimes for a photo shoot but it was means I wax the lips, the top of the it was taboo to shave and the porn only on request," he said. "V\Tien 1 bikini, the sides and in the crack of industry picked up on that," Steel stripped I didn't even trim." the bum." said. "It was a fetish for men to look Another former stripper, who

This particular style of bikini wax at women who looked like innocent calls himself White Lightning, used has gained popularity over the past young girls." to shave himself completely. "It couple of years to become While the natural trend may be makes the package look bigger, and

Calabretta 's most sought-after look. infiltrating stripping world, it hasn't women really get a kick out of it."

Bikini waxing is a topic that quite reached the college-aged public. From Steel's experience, most seems to fascinate many people - In a study of 100 Humber men women find the idea of men shaving men and women. In a survey con- and women, not one man said he strange. It's reminiscent of pre- ducted at Humber with 50 men and preferred the unkept look. pubescence, which really isn't con-

50 women, the majority of men said In fact, 70 per cent of Humber sidered sexy or manly. they prefer women to have a prefer a version of the Brazilian More than 40 per cent of the Waxer extraordinaire Jennifer Calabretta demostrates one of the men men Brazilian bikini wax. But the majori- more embarrasing poses necessary for the Brazilian wax. wax, where the woman's genital area surveyed said they trimmed and 13 ty of women like to keep mainte- including the butt are completely per cent reported shaving only the nance simple - just getting the hair and they just end up getting sore- used to getting pulled." void of all hair. base of their penis. off the sides. ness, itchiness, swelling and (in- Sound like fun? With all this pain Women's shaving practices seem Only two per cent of the men

The survey also showed that grown hairs)." and humiliation, one wonders why to reflect this statistic according to surveyed reported shaving their tes- women prefer to shave than to wax, When shaving, Calabretta rec- the heck a woman would want to go Steel who said; "Now it's nearly ticles, out of fear of having a razor for various reasons including cost ommended soaking in a hot bath to through all the fiiss. Many women impossible to find strippers who will that close to their crown jewels. and the pain factor. open pores and soften hair, and refuse to subject themselves to this go natural." Most men claimed they trim for

Calabretta discourages shaving using a fresh razor blade to avoid kind of torture but many others More than 80 per cent of the col- hygiene reasons, or said it makes the entire area: "I've had clients who nicks and cuts. As one woman in the swear by it. lege's men expect women to keep them feel sexier. Wlio knew men have tried to shave the whole thing survey wrote: "I used to shave every- "It's really good for hygiene," their fuzzy bits in check, whether could be as self-concious as women?

thing and then I cut myself. I'll said Valery Lombardi, 20, a first- that means trimming or shaving. Rick Davis, a third-year Police

never shave again." year Creative Photography Student. One man reported that he pre- Foundations student at Lakeshore

Stray hairs Being in such an open position "I think it's the best way to go." ferred a shaved woman because it Campus, reflects on trimming prac-

during a Brazilian wax can make for "It's a really kinky way to get was neater, and he was less likely to tises: "I think if we expect our girl-

Humber Et Cetera polled some embarrassing moments. attractive," said Mariangeia Falzone, get hairs stuck between his teeth. friends to do it, we should at least

100 students - 50 men and 50 "I've had a few women let out 19, also in Creative Photography. Surprisingly, one-third of men trim a bit, too. Girls don't really like

women. Here are some of the some gas," laughs Calabretta, notic- "Especially if he wa.\es it for you." reported shaving their twig and hairy guys anyway."

more interesting results. ing that a guy standing nearby is Calabretta is a huge advocate of

eagerly eavesdropping. "It's quite the Brazilian: "It feels great when

How men like women: funny because they're embarrassed you wear a thong because it's nice

35% - Brazilian wax and they kind of pull away but I just and smooth and it just feels cleaner.

34% - Brazilian w/ landing strip make a joke about it." More and more women are asking

28% - Regular bikini wax Although the Brazilian puts you for a European (Brazilian) bikini. It's

3% -High cut wax in some very awkward positions, healthier, it's cleaner, it looks great,

there isn't a need to feel ashamed, feels great, and the men love it!"

What women actually do: most bikini waxers have seen it all Trimming the hair short is also 60% - Regular bikini wax and aren't fazed by anything any- very popular with women, especially

17% - Brazilian wax more. if they only keep a little mohawk

1 0% - Brazilian w/ landing strip And of course, the pain level is going. One woman surveyed wrote

7% - High cut wax pretty high - another reason women that she shaves and trims and said, "I 3% - Different shapes surveyed said they prefer to shave. hate getting my boyfriend's (pubic)

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' Indoor parking available Mon, •Thu(s.9amto9pm, the genitals is e.xtremely painful and getting used to, lying on that table On site professional management Fn 9am 7pm, Men think women should: very sensitive. A lot of women find with your legs in the air and all. But Sot: 9am - 4pm, SUn: 12cmi 5pm Security patrolled and video 43% - Shave that the first time they get waxed people like Calabretta do this for a surveillance Rental Office 40% - Trim they bleed, which is normal until living: "Once you've seen one, revprop com/pages/properties html 17% - Their decision they get used to it and the hair gets you've seen them all!" 416-241-8567

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8 April 11 , 2002 Editorials etc.

15 wrecks - yay Et Cetera Staff

Humber is finally following the lead of, well, every other Lauren Ferranti

post-secondary institution in the country by starting classes the Editor

week after Labour Day instead of the week before. Drew Harmer It's about time. Managing Editor This is a load off the shoulders of many students who were

forced to pay an extra month's rent or couch surf for that last Jes Markoff week in August and the first week of May. Managing Editor Sure, you're getting less school for the same price, but real-

istically the second week was often a repetition of the first for Ryan Paxton Opinion Editor the hordes of students who didn't come to the first day of class-

es. Besides, we were losing money anyway giving up our sum- Alys Latimer mer jobs early just to collect a few hand-outs. Natalie Meditsky Not only that, but it'll give the teachers and another HSF Photo Editors week to prepare for new school year. And there'll be an extra couple of days before the new Patrick Maloney semester starts in January for teachers to get their final marks Copy Editor in and students to recover from New Year's. Elizabeth Drawbacks? Well, students can probably expect a more Bower Brad Holden work-intensive schedule. But come on, folks, how many of our News Editors current 16-week courses couldn't be taught in 12?

The college would be saving money too, on paper at least. Ashley Kulp Part-time teachers would be docked two weeks' worth of pay a Sports Editor year. That's hundreds of dollars saved on hundreds of teachers

- everybody's a winner . . . except for the teachers, of course. Jesse Kohl What can we say? There are too many pluses to mention On Cafnptts Editor

and hardly a minus in sight. Kimberly MacDonald This was, quite simply, a great idea, and we're glad it's Valeria Sladojevic-Sola become a great practice. grads their diplomas worlc this Number put to summer. Entertainment Editors

Stacey Roy Letters to th d i t o r Alexis Zgud Health Editors

Kristina Kosld HSF elections rebuttal In defence ofthe CSA Sarah Robson Life Editors Re: Letter to the editor, 10 per cent of the college Re: Humber Et Cetera article "HSF may group that advocates for Humber College's April 4, 2002. population voted in the elec- pull Humber out of union," March 21, 2002. president and Board of Governors, ACAATO, Lindsay Bruce I just finished reading a tion. The fault goes to the This article does not provide Humber stu- have a similar voting structure. When lobbying Money Matters Editor

letter from Anthony De la students who don't give a dents with a fair perspective on the membership the province, it doesn't matter if you are from

Torre in the latest Humber Et darn about the election they have in the College Student Alliance (CSA). Cambrian College or from Humber College - Jes MarkofF In Focus Editor Cetera. I was so angered by and/or everything HSF In particular, there were some glaring all students share similar concerns about tuition,

that letter that I decided I stands for. errors, including the statement that Humber student assistance and transferability. Stacey Roy should send a response to it. I remember reading a let- students would be paying $30,000 annually to By being a member of the CSA, which has Alexis Zgud First of all, I should say ter in September in which be a part of the CSA. In fact, membership fees 13 member colleges across Ontario, you make Online Editor that I ran in the HSF elec- somebody wrote that Hum- are only $15,000 a year for Humber College. your voice louder by adding it to the voice of

tions for one of the BOD ber students don't really care That adds up to a mere $1.25 a student. This others. The CSA has excellent geographical Terri Amott

positions for the School of about participating in the is outlined specifically in the Humber balance in Ontario with members in the Carey French Ivany Information Technology and events HSF puts on and the Students' Federation's budget. Membership North, South-West, East and Central area. Tina Chris Vernon Accounting. only job of the students is go fees in the CSA account for only J. 3 per cent This way we can appeal to a larger group of Editorial Advisors In the end I was voted in. come to the college, go to of HSF's overall 2001/02 budget. people and speak with credibility about the sit- However, I now have the their classes and go home. On March 13, 2002, we organized a panel uation facing all Ontario students. Lara King burden of feeling embar- Everybody's trashing HSF, presentation for the HSF to discuss concerns Because of our collective efforts, students Creative Advisor rassed of ever taking part in but they aren't really giving they had as well as to explain why membership through the CSA have attained a five-year

the elections. HSF a chance. in CSA is important. There was no Et Cetera tuition fi-eeze and obtained an increase in the Nancy Larin

I am not embarrassed People are saying that the reporter at the HSF meeting. Further, it is amount of money students on OSAP can earn Advertising Co-ordinator

about all the appealing that HSF should make a better alarming that Mr. Adam Hackett was used as a while attending college or university, among Steve Vanlofifeld is going on. I am embar- effort to care for the stu- source for your article as he was not present at many other things. We believe that $1.25 is a Steve White rassed that everyone is criti- dents. this meeting either. In fact, neither of the HSF very reasonable price for the student to pay for Advertising Sales cizing the HSF every chance Well I am saying that the Board members quoted in your article have the return they see. We need Humber to con-

I they get, like in the letter students should really make a ever attended a CSA conference and neither tinue its involvement in the CSA. The Humber Et Cetera is a publica- read. better effort to care for the have been actively involved in the organization. We hope that this clarifies any misinforma- tion of the Humber College

Anthony De la Torre feels HSF. You can't expect to get The reporter also did not seek out an expla- tion you have received and we would like to School of Media Studies, 205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicokc, that it is not fair for the HSF something for nothing. nation as to why CSA gives each college one encourage you to find out more about the ON, M9W SL9. president to get paid $27,000 The students have to sup- vote, regardless of their size - a concern raised CSA by logging onto www.occspa.org or you Phone: (416) 675-6622 ext. 4514 (which I do I agree is a bit port the Humber Students' by HSF members in the article, lb encourage can contact our home office at (416) 340-1212. Please direct all advertising high) when only 10 per cent Federation and that's all I unity and create a level pla^nng field,- one vote Thyagi DeLanerolle inquiries to:

of the college population have to say about that. per college is the only way we have found all col- Executive Director, CSA (416) 675-6622 ext. 2335 voted in the election. Sean Kelly leges can actively participate. Other organiza- (Editor's note: Humber has now withdrawn Comments and letters should be

It's not the HSF's fault that Computer Programming tions such as the United Nations and the same from CSA. See story on page 3.) sent to: [email protected]

etc. April 11,2002 Opinion etc

Leaving the country I've grown to love

band's career and I encouraged the move, but the CN Tower and its companion, SkyDome, In less than a year, I've seen the multicul-

deep inside, I was sad. resting at its side. What a gorgeous view! tural richness of the Canucks who are incredi-

Upon my arrival in Toronto, I questioned I'm in love with the harbourfront, filled bly welcoming and tolerant of people with dif-

why anybody would want to live here. It was a with crowds in the summer and so quiet in the ferent backgrounds.

cold, crowded city and 1 had no friends. winter, yielding striking sunsets I've watched 1 became a Maple Leafs fan, went to the

Every week, I called my friends in Atlanta from my window through all four seasons. ACC, cheered them on wearing the white and

and Venezuela, and many times we cried I love the beaches, which in some ways blue, and kept track of my husband's standings

together over the phone. reminds me of my tropical Venezuela. Even in his office hockey pool.

Today, almost a year later, I am saddened though the water might be too cold to swim in, And of course, 1 became a Raptors fan,

once again. I enjoy the warm sand beneath my feet. jumping from my chair every time Vmce made Ivette Montilla-Hookong I gave Canada a chance and, in less than a I love Kensington Market, a place with an a strong move to the hoop.

year, I have fallen in love with it. Now I not only incredible variety of goods from around the Somehow, during this past year, Canada

two months, I'm moving to Europe. This understand the reasons why people have moved world. I still when, upon first and its people replaced my initial feelings ot In remember my will be my third move to a different country here and, ultimately, stayed for generations, but visit, I found a little shop with delicious sadness with a profound contentment. 1 have in as many years, and as I reflect about my time I now feel enchanted by this place. Chilean empanadas and typical corn meal gained lasting friendships in this country and spent in this country, I smile. I love its clean streets filled with character from my country. had a lot of fun in the process.

When we first decided to move to Canada and tall buildings, the majestic Lake Ontario I love the bustiing Chinatown, where it's pos- And now that I have to go, I again have an though, I was far from happy. I was leaving a with its resident Canadian geese and the seag- sible to find anything you're looking for - from uncomfortable mix of feelings stirring inside. beautiful home in Atlanta, in a neighbourhood ulls that soar above the waterfront. I even find the neatest oriental decorations and fresh Asian 1 can't find the way to say good-bye, nor do where I had strong ties and close friends, in a myself being more patient as I dodge those fruit to tlie best Chinese food I've ever had. 1 want to. So I'll just say hasta la vista. See you city with perfect weather, where it was possible awful pigeons all over the parking lots. I'm also in love with the grandeur of Whisder later, Canada. And thank you for all the unfor- to play tennis outdoors all year. Driving home in the evenings, I'm fascinated and its white mountains, with the long runs at gettable memories I'm taking with me on my

The relocation was a great step in my hus- by the city, lit up and distinguished, defined by Blackcomb where I've wiped out so many times. new adventure.

Love - Springer style Coming out - confessions of a sci-fi geek

What? Yeah, okay, so he dislocated my As a writer, I demand more from a story, be

shoulder in that last fight. But seriously, the it a book or a film. So I've read the biggies of SF, •y<*^'»«*». dude was asking for it. from Asimov to LeGuin, Bradbury to Heinlein.

Why would I call him a fag? You know I But sometimes it's just about fun. You can't have more class than that, biznatch. beat the genre for speed and action, or those

Sorry. Okay, I promise not to call you kick-ass movie effects. So I admit, I've also biznatch. read the odd commercial space opera, though

Is your boyfriend on steroids or some- I wouldn't consider that great literature.

thing now, by the way? I wouldn't doubt it. I also write SF, though not exclusively. I'm You know what they say about guys on sort of a setting junkie and SF lets me create Brett Clarkson Patricia A. Carvacho steroids, eh? It may make their arms bigger worlds completely alien to our own - regard-

but it also makes a certain other appendage less of whether or not I acmally put aliens in

just talking to ex-girlfriend lot smaller. I it. a sci-fi geek. But those worlds. I've been the a Okay, admit I'm and she still is refusing to marry me so I'm Maybe it'll shrink to the size of yours? don't tell anyone because it's not some- Or, as the name implies, SF also allows you

rather depressed. Looks like I'll have to call What's that supposed to mean? Huh? thing I usually share. to speculate on what our own world will be

Syd Sylver and cancel the tuxedo. Again. Jesus, girl. Stop your jive talkin'. We Yes, it's the stigmi. I have to say I'm a lit- like in a few years.

"We broke up a year ago," she Said. "Get belong together. tle embarrassed about it. Not to mention that It's an excellent forum for exploring the

over it." So what we were only together four everybody knows SF is for guys, or so I'm told. friture consequences of our actions - like the

I am over it, I say. I haven't sent you weeks? I felt something special, like there Now let me make something clear. I don't damage we're doing to our environment.

flowers in almost two weeks, and besides, was something there that nobody else quote lines from Stai- Trek to make my point, (Please recycle your Et Cetera.)

when was the last time you caught me driv- knows about, girl. I know you felt it too. I've never been to a science fiction convention Sci-fi writers have in the past written about

ing around your house late at night with my Come on babe. or worn pointy ears, 1 didn't dress up as things that later became science-fact.

lights turned ofif? Okay, I'll let you think about marriage. Princess Leia and camp out in front of a the- 1 see science fiction nor as some teenage

Exactly. You can't remember, can you? Maybe it's not something you want to rush atre to be the first in line for the premier of hoy's fantasy existence, but as an exploration

The restrairung order has nothing to do into. But you gotta do me this favour. My The PhtintoM Menace. into who we are, have been and, of course, who

with it. I'm over you, baby. Once and for all. grad is coming up and I'd like for you to go .\nd I most certainly am not a scientologist. we are becoming.

Finito. with me. In fact, 1 think that's nothing but a load of BS Good SF strives to answer the very ques-

That time I called you up crying at 4 Like, you can be my date. I'll rent a limo spewed by a bad sci-fi writer who figured he'd tions it poses - much like good journalism.

a.m., that was just the effects of the flu drug and get some wine. You like Moody Blue, sucker a few celebrities. So maybe I'm not that embarrassed to be

I was taking. Made me delirious. The next right? But 1 must admit 1 love sci-fi, or "specula- into all this.

.night when I called you up and was just I thought you knew I was taldn' journalism tive fiction" as it's also known. People should give it a chance before the\'

breathing, that's because the previous day's at Humber College. Well I am. And the three Don't get me wrong, I'm the first to say judge it based on its poorest examples.

flu had turned into a sore throat. Don't you yeai-s are over now so I'm finally graduating. there's a lot of garbage out there, whether it's .^t a recent meeting of the Canadian

hate it when that happens? Oh you know, the market's tough right printed on paper or displayed on the big Authors' Association, a writer who'd never And what's up witii your "boyfriend?" now, but I've been handing out resumes. screen with glorious surround sound. read SF told me that my story made her want

That chump looks like twig in a Club No, still no calls but this one guy really But it's not all alien invasions and galactic to read more. .Vid I'm just an amateur.

Monaco lunleneck. Okay, so he won some liked me the other day. It was weird though, empires. Good SF usually has something to say. Tr)' Bradbur)''s Fahrenheit 451, or Orson

body-building competition, but that's beside because after I handed him my resume he I blame the bad rap on the 1950s. That's Scott Card's Ender's Game and see just how

the point Why you wasting your time with asked me if I knew what a toothbrush was. when all those cliche, B-grade flicks, books varied and well crafted the genre can be.

that down, girl? J swear to God, if he ever Like, who doesn't know what a toothbrush is? and comics were churned out en masse, leav- .'Vnd one more thing: may the force be with

hurts you or talks bad to you, I'll waste him. Why you laughing, girl? ing the image of SF as tarnished like the you.

Millennium Falcon's hull plating. Sorrv, I couldn't resist.

etc.

April 11, 2002 11 On Campus etc

Chefs visit Humber Room on the ivay to World Cup

By ROSEMARY SOSTARIC demonstrated various, yet compli- a lot can be learned just by watch- mentary cooking techniques," ing."

The Canadian National Culinary Simpson said. Although Simpson admitted his

Team, this country's shot for gold at The team of chefs who volun- team's main objective is to win the the upcoming Culinary World Cup teered their services to be a part of gold medal at the World Cup, it's championship, dazzled guests with the Canadian contingent was in just as important to impart the skills their gastronomic savvy at Humber Toronto for four days to prepare for to Humber's up and coming chefe or

Tuesday. the upcoming competition and to even fiiture teammates.

The team, consisting of chefs drum up support for their efforts. "While most people typically from across the nation, put together "To have a truly national culinary forget who wins the gold medal, our a three-course fixed-price menu that team requires not only having repre- impact on the students will likely not was, according to team manager sentatives from regions in Canada, be forgotten," he added.

Judson Simpson, "A harmonious but to try to practise in as many of "It's a real honour to have the blend of the very best ingredients those regions that we can," Simpson team at Humber College," said Canada has to offer." said. Alister Mathieson, for the dean Canadian National Culinary Team serves "a harmonious blend of From maple infused Atlantic Simpson chose the Humber school of Hospitality, Recreation the very best ingredients Canada has to offer" at the Humber Room salmon to deer tenderloin and key Room as one of the Toronto venues, and Tourism. lime pie, the nearly 105 invited because "the best way to encourage In previous years the event was guests, critics and service industry and inspire young students to active- held at George Brown. insiders enjoyed the dishes that will ly pursue the culinary arts is to come The newly revamped and rejuve- o be replicated and carefully scruti- to colleges such as Humber and nated Humber Room was, according O nized in at the World allow the chefs-in-training to to Mathieson, reason the o November young the main Cup at Luxembourg. have access to the team. While the evening of gastronomic deUghts was "Each of the courses served students can not actively participate, held at Humber. o Arabian Nights draws honoured crowd o By AKUA HINDS Jason Mesa, who works in the vice president Stephen Anastasi. ^® Ttiis ® Athletics Dejjartment, was one of those "We think events like this are very

Warren Clark is almost done for the who recognized Clark's contribution to important We want to recognize stu- night A member of Humber's support boosting student morale. dents who have gone above and beyond staff in facilities management since "I nominated Warren because I've the curriculum, or the square box essen-

1968, Clark always makes a p)oint of hit- seen the great work that he does," Mesa tially," Anastasi said. ting a sports game once he's thrown in said. "Nobody deserves it more than he The SAA awards give Humber stu- the last towel. And for this dedication to does. He's always here early. He's always dents the opjx)rtunity to honour their his job and smdent athletics, Clark has here late. He cleans up after most ofthe fellow students, staff or feculty mem- been recognized. varsity athletes in the Varsity Room. bers who have gone beyond the call of

The 19th annual Student Whenever I see him down the hall he's duty, contributing to life and boosting

Appreciation Awards was held last always willing to say 'hi.' He's a great morale both inside and outside of

Tuesday in die Seventh Semester, with person to have down there, and we Humber about 1 50 people in attendance. appreciate him a lot" Most of the nominees were kept in Warren Clark probably received the "The smdents have always treated the dark about the nominations until Lifeguards/ - r most nominations. Nominated by 45 of me good. I'm happy with this," Clark the night of the awards. Each nomina- Humber's athletes, Clark was pwrtrayed said. tor was responsible for informing the Waterpark Attendants by his nominators as someone who not The event was sponsored primarily nominee that they were to show up at a only ensured that their surroundings by the Humber Students' Federation, dinner, but to keep the nomination a Join Our Award Winning Team of Over 200 Guards! were clean, but also attended many which contributed around $6,000 surprise. Vmi are a team player who has excdient customer senrice skills and enjoys sporting events held at the school to toward the awards and feels the end The HSF" Awards, Ariiletic Awards swimming. We provide extensive '.raining for aS Lifeguards and Waterpark his show support for Humber's athletes. result was worth the effort, said HSF and Student Spirit Awards were also Anendants. CPR Basic Rescuer - Level C is a job requiremem and qualified presented that night, honouring mem- candidates can g^ this ceitification thiough the Park for a nominal fee. % . M bers of Humber's community who Intsrviews will be held April 12th & April 18th. excelled in these distinct categories. To schedule a time to meet with us. "(College life is) not just about get- please call (305)832-7^1 ting As and getting above average, it's wrwwxaMdaswMrfariMidxaai also about the people you meet," said y Ibmi .Ajibola, a PR student who pro- Aa tqutl OftfUMWHt}/ Binplofat moted the event "The people wu ineet and the things they do are going to

mark you for the rest of your life . . . 50

years down the line, for the things the\'

did in college, even if you never see

Sounds of live jazz filled the air while guests filled the Seventh them again. ITicsc are the stories you WONDEMAND Semester, which was transformed into an Arabian paradise for the tell your children and your grandchil- event's theme, "Arabian Nights, Journey to Excellence" dren."

etc. 12 April 11,2002 Students awarded for literary merit security

ByJILLIANWELLARD Hills, Ohio. the short story category.

Winners were honoured at a Rebecca Gordon, a first-year Humber's Communication stu- luncheon last Wednesday in the Journalism student, won first place changes planned dents were honoured this week for Seventh Semester. for her essay "A Lifetime of hterary excellence at the Student Antanas Sileika, a communica- Memories." By PATRICIA A. CARVACHO Jeynes cautioned smdents to exercise

Literary Competition, sponsored by tions instructor, sponsored students Gordon read her essay at the common sense and talk to him about the LeagTie for Iimovations. and encouraged them to enter Literary Wine Bar luncheon and New security measures are in the safety concerns.

Prizes ranging from $50 to $200 works. will compete in the international works for Humber's Residence building, Residence and security staff advise were snatched up by Humber's best "It gives them a goal that's not competition. Her essay is about foUowing other efforts this year to beef students who live on-campus to take pre- entries, including personal essays, abstract," Sileika said. moving around and her memories of up security. cautions and use the services available to plays and short stories. Kinga Nowak won first place in living in different houses. Most smdents who live on campus them, including the often-ignored secu-

Students who won first place will consider security issues a top concern, rity escort program. be invited to the international level but according to Residence Life coordi- "Be smart about what you're doing," of competition at Cuyahoga nator Peter Lem, many of these students Waugh added. "It's not safe to go out at

Community College in Highland aren't aware of just how serious this issue foiu- o'clock in the morning by yourself

is. There's a deadbolt on your door, if you

"1 think a lot of students . . . don't feel unsafe, use it" GET READY realize that Toronto, and this area FOR Rexdale specifically ... is not a very safe GRADUATION area," Lem said. No more

"Front desk is going to move right to

Convocation ceremonies the front door," said Residence manager take place from Tuesday, June Derek Maharaj. "Then nobody can get Labour

1 1 through to Friday, June 14 in without showing their ID."

at the Humber College North Upgrades in camera systems inside

Campus in the Athletic the Residence building is another idea on Day blues

Centre. the table. But some students think more

cameras, not just better ones, are in By ASIA S. WHITEMAN

Tugjday.Jpne ll: order. School of Information Maharaj disagreed, saying privacy Humber has chopped Labour

Technology & Department of must also be taken into account Day weekend from its school year Accounting Studies; School of "People have different comfort lev- calendar.

Creative and Performing Arts; els," he said. "They walk to the showers Humber students have in past

School of Social & in their robes and . . . don't want to be on years faced a dilemma in the last Community Services camera." week of August: stay at the summer (Lakeshore); Corporate and Gary Jeynes, Public Safety director job and miss the first week of

Continuing Education for the college, agreed with Maharaj, school, or quit the job and lose the

Wednesday. Tune 12: adding additional cameras are imneces- extra income.

School of Hospitality, sary. Jeynes said that despite incidents Until now, Humber students Recreation & Tourism; that have occurred this year, both on and were expected to show up for class- Liberal Arts & Sciences off campus, problems involving security es in the last week of August. The editors Ferranti Patrick (North and Lakeshore); Convergence 2002 Lauren and Maloney have decreased. conflict between academic and

School of Applied Technology Other smdents feel such security employment responsibilities is one Thursday, Jyqg U- Humber journalists clean measures are more an inconvenience of the factors.that influenced a move School of Media Studies than a reliable means of security. to adopt the 15-week semester in

(North and Lakeshore); The Alicia Brook, a second-year Nursing the Fall of 2002. Business School (North and up at New^lbrk awards student, said it's easy for non-residents to "We found that coming to Lakeshore) slip jDast security without showing a card school the first week meant up to a

Friday. Tune 14: or getting signed in. 25 per cent income loss," said

All of the programs in ByJILLIAN WELLARD "We are excited," said Amott. "All "I haven't signed in some of my Richard Hook, vice president of

Health and Sciences will the magazines and newspapers that guests," she admitted. "I tell them to Academics. "The faculty will no

attend, but at different times, If they can make it there, they can were sent won awards." sneak by (the front desk) and they do." longer have to make compromises."

according to each specific pro- make it anywhere. Various contributions of photogra- "I've had people . . . pay me a visit, He said a September start vnll

gram. Humber's Journalism students left phy, design and writing won awards in and I'll ask them, 'How did you get in?' not mean a shortened semester, but

For more information, visit the Columbia Scholastic Press other categories. and (they say), 'Oh, I just walked in,'" will eliminate the duplication of

www.cQnvocationJiumberc.on.ca. Association Awards in New York City Journalism professor Carey said Marsha Waugh, a second-year classes to accommodate absent stu-

last month honoured for their French said the awards garnered at the Business Administrarion student dents in that first week.

- By Krisue Kent achievements. competition contribute to the value of Maharaj admitted this happens, but Other benefits of starting classes

Sponsored by Columbia Humber's Journalism program. he said with new residences being built, on the Tuesday after Labour Day

University in New York every year, "When students come in to look at changes to the main entrance will solve include savings on rent. Many stu-

the competition showcases interna- our program . . . this is one of our this problem. dents have had to pay for a hill

tional talent from imiversity and col- major selling points," he said. This year, changes in security include month's accomodation for the

leges around North America. Arnott said this competition a live-in manager to oversee the front month of August, just to move in for

"We have won eleven awards this "increases the profile and the value of desk and make rounds, in addition to the last week.

Please year," said Journalism coordinator the diploma" and shows the rest of the those made nighdy by resident assistants. Also, course instructors will now

Terri Amott. Humber publications world our student talent. Parking lot security cameras have been have a lenghtier period for the eval-

have won an increasing number of "It's a huge lift for people who upgraded, so that they can better moni- uation of final grades during the Recycle awards every year for the past four work very hard," French said, com- tor the exterior of Residence buildings. December break. years. Humber is the only Canadian paring the Crown awards to the Individual room doors have also been Finally, there will be more time

university or college to win in that Oscars. French said the Silver Crown fitted with key-card access locks, replac- afforded to maintaining learning Your time. award for Convergence puts the stu- ing the easily duplicated keys of previous resources, like installing software Last year's issue of Convergence, a dent publication in "rarefied compa- years. These key-cards are necessary to and making repairs to the structural

magazine produced by final-year jour- ny." enter the residence at night, and students wear and tear on campuses. Et Cetera nalism students, won the Silver "They (students) all came away are required to show their meal cards as Hook said that a 15 -week semes-

Crown Award, which places the mag- feeling as evolving journalists . . . more they pass the front desk to ensure non- ter would be a productive step to

azine among the very best in North mature in outiook journalistically," residents don't get in without authoriza- maintaining Humber College's rep-

America. French concluded. tion. utation as a quality institution.

etc. April 11,2002 13 Health etc.

A good doctor is hard to find

By CHRISSIE O'BRIEN Centre, said that Etobicoke's lack of the emergency rooms," Chaundry

physicians makes it hard for students said. "If you take 100 people that For international and out-of- to find a doctor in a pinch. come into the emergency depart-

province students, the stress of stu- "The sad fact is that the ment, maybe 10 to 15 need emer-

dent life is made worse if they don't Etobicoke region is extremely gency care," Chaundry said.

have a local physician. under-serviced, and if someone is The William Osier Health

Claire Morse, a third-year Travel looking for a family doctor right Centre is also feeling the pressure of

and Tourism student from Hudson, now they would have a very hard having its emergency room used for Quebec never found a family doctor time finding one," Chaundry said. issues other than acute care, which

when she moved to Toronto. The Urgent Care Centre opened results in overcrowding and long

"I just pray I don't get sick," recently to assist with the overflow waiting times.

Morse said. from the emergency room at the "We get a lot of people coming to Emergency rooms have become primary care facilities for students. Many students in Morse's situa- William Osier Health Centre. The the emergency department seeking

tion turn to emergency services to clinic is a combination of hospital primary care. When someone comes comes in, those sore throats just seen by a doctor. After an experi-

provide the primary care that a fam- emergency care and family health to the emergency, it's not time for edu- had an hour or two added to their ence like this, Morse thinks it's a

ily doctor would normally provide. services. cation. It's time for acute care," said waiting time," Travers said. good idea to find a family doctor.

Jas Chaundry, manager of the "Emergency care just can't han- Mike Travers, patient care manager at Morse remembers an incident Humber College Health Services Etobicoke Urgent Care Centre on dle the volumes. We see people in WOHCC. when she went to emergency servic- will refer snidents to area clinics and

Humber College Boulevard, across our clinic who say that they don't "If I have three throat infections es for a nagging sore throat. She can help students find a general prac-

from the William Osier Health have family doctors and so (they) use in the waiting room and a coronary waited over three hours before being titioner near Humber's campuses.

All Students in Living alone can be lonely

FuU-Time Programs Introverted and international students may be most at risk By VIRGINIA WATSON depends on their past and present support sys-

tems, Marshall said. Fall Semester Classes Lisa Lumsden lived with her long-time "Students who come from big families friend for almost three years, but now that she may find the loneliness overwhelming. Other

lives on her own she is experiencing loneliness students may be used to having a large Begin September 3, 2002 for the first time in her life. amount of private time and aren't really "It's hard coming home to an empty house affected at all."

every night," Lumsden said. "You don't want Angie Vanegmond, a second-year Public Effective Fall 2002, Humber's academic year will to cook because what's the point of cooking a Relations student, falls on the brighter side of meal for just one person? the debate. begin after Labour Day and finish by the end of April . "After a while I got kind of lonely, I'm "I like the sense of coming home and The first day of fall semester classes will be broke, so I don't have the option to go shop- being alone if I want to and knowing exactly

September 3, 2002 and the end of the winter ping, and I don't have a car so I'm kind of what I'm going to do that night," semester will be April 25, 2003.* stranded here." Vanegmond said. Though Lumsden is a self-proclaimed An extroverted young woman, homebody, she has been forced to be more Vanegmond confides, "Generally speaking, What does this mean for you? extroverted. I'm out most of the time or I have friends

• You will have four full months to work and earn Fortunately, a couple of Lumsden 's friends over to visit." lived in an apartment below her, which helped For introverted students, overcoming money for the school year. alleviate some of the initial loneliness she loneliness can be doubly difficult than it is for • Tuition fee payment is due by June 28, 2002. experienced when her roommate moved out. more outgoing individuals. With more than 500 exchange students "Some students may develop a fear of • Registration must be completed by August 30, 2002. from around the world studying at Humber meeting new people," Marshall said, "They College, two of the biggest challenges these cope by withdrawing, which can lead to • Classes begin on September 3. 2002 . students face are getting over culture shock depression." and the loneliness that comes with being away Other students addictive • You are encouraged to buy your textbooks before may develop from close family and friends. behaviours like surfing the net or partying too the start of classes. "Many students get homesick or lonely," much, which Marshall warns can ultimately said Michael Kopinak, manager of become destructive. Registration information will be sent to you in International Student Services at Humber Students should always be aware of their College. support late June. systems. Learning how to navigate around the city, Humber College offers multi-cultural

* There are a few programs that will have different start and/or end dates. meeting new people and handling a course clubs as well as activities like sporting events Students in these programs will be notified of their program dates. load can make stress levels unbearable, said for international students.

one clinical director. Counselling services are also available tor

"People need to be conscious of the ways all Humber Students. Therapists can assist in they cope with stress," said Dianne Marshall, finding appropriate and positive coping ©'HUMBER www.humberc.on.ca clinical director at The Institute for Family mechanisms for each individual case.

Living in Toronto. " Ihe need for connection is ver\' human

WTiethcr students will be lonely really and we all have it," .Marshall said.

etc. 14 April 11,2002 In Focus etc.

Canada bids for a cleaner future

By JAMIE KRISPIS two million tonnes of coal (21,000 rail cars worth) or 1.3 mil- lion tonnes of oil (10 million barrels) have the same potential

Remember sitting in your high school physics class trying to energy as 0.6 tons (one pickup truck) of deuterium.

figure out Einstein's equation E=MC ? This equation could The ITER project has support from the federal, provincial play an important role in helping to reduce greenhouse gas and municipal governments, labour groups such as the emissions. Canadian Building and Construction Trades Council, and the

For decades scientists have been researching thermonuclear private sector - companies like the Canadian Nuclear Utility power (or fusion) and what they are learning could greatly Services, Ernst and Young, Marsh Canada and the Royal Bank

change the way we live. of Canada.

The official kick-off of the Canadian bid for the The University of Toronto, York University and the

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) University Centre at Durham are also lending their support to

took place last winter. the project.

Iter Canada, a non-profit corporation created in 1997, will Jerry Ouellette, an Oshawa MPP, said building the world's up of representatives from all the participating countries. The

oversee the closing of Canada's bid. The research and develop- first fusion energy research and development project in Canada group of government leaders and scientists will decide on the ment centre, which is worth about $12 billion, is to be built in is beneficial for the environment. location of the ITER research and development centre some the municipality of Clarington, a small community just east of "Durham will gain a significant economic boost, but it could rime this summer.

Toronto and adjacent to the Darlington Nuclear Generating be an integral part of an international effort to provide the The board of directors for Canada is led by Ontario Power

Station. world with renewable, clean energy to meet the needs for gen- Generation's (OPG) Chairman Bill Farlinger, former prime

Fusion is the process by which extremely high temperatures erations to come around the globe," he said. minister Brian Mulroney and former Ontario premier Bob Rae.

force deuterium and tritium atoms to fuse, which produces ITER is expected to be the last stage in a collaborative The Ontario government has already promised $300 mil-

large amounts of energy without creating radioactive waste. It's research project which has been in progress for more than 17 lion over 30 years. Dr. Murray Stewart director for Iter Canada

the same energy that powers the sun and stars and provides the years and is currently in Culham, England, where the Joint said that apart from the provincial money, all other financial

earth with heat and light. European Torus 0ET) research facility is located. support is essenrially firom corporate parmers.

Reproducing the fusion process on earth requires using The project will continue large scale research following an "The ITER organization, which is funded through a formu- hydrogen and its two isotopes, deuterium and tritium, for fuel. eight to 10 year construction period beginning in 2003. Research la agreed upon and signed in an international treaty, will pay for

Deuterium is found in water and plenty of tritium is already in will continue for 20 years and if scientists are successful, then the the electricity, operation and maintenance costs. Canada's key storage at the Darlington Generating Station. world's first demonstration commercial fusion plant will be built role during operation is to ensure we get the electricity, can get

Statistics from the Iter Canada Web site show that about somewhere in the world. the tritium and can get Canadians to provide services and main-

If Canada is selected to host the project, it could gener- tenance. We must ensure all that will be available," he said.

ate billions of dollars for the Canadian economy and will ITER will not produce any greenhouse gas emissions and

also create an estimated 68,000 new industry jobs. will have minimal waste products, but the cost of fusion power

"ITER is an extraordinary opportunity at all levels. It is expensive. Natural resources such as coal, oil and gas have

will provide economic benefits for our residents and for fuelled the world for the past few centuries.

ocal businesses," said Oshawa 's mayor, Nancy Diamond. More than half of the world's electricity is coal-powered,

"It will create an energy field that would move us still the main energy source choice because it's relatively cheap. decades ahead in terms of jobs, opportunity and reputa- Now scientists must make fusion energy efficient and cost-

tion. Our council solidly supports Clarington's bid and effective, which is the purpose of the facility.

wishes them the best." Fusion research is considered a necessity for the environ-

The design for ITER first began in 1 987 and continued ment because it doesn't release any greenhouse gases and only

through the 1990s with international research teams in a small amount of lithium would be required. At the end of the

Germany and Japan. In 1999, the United States, one of the plant's life, materials would be removed and stored safely for founding members, withdrew from ITER due to a lack of eventual recycle.

congressional support and budget reductions. Once it is built, inexpensive and inexhaustible fuel could Other countries bidding for the centre are Japan, provide a low cost, steady stream of power without the deadly

France and Spain. The international Iter Council is made toxins produced by our current energy sources. The ITER project could shed new light on the energy crisis Teach English Overseas The Tokamak In the early 1950s an important breakthrough was made in the former Soviet Union. Scientists created the Tokamak (an amalgamation of the Russian words toroid- ESL Teacher Training Courses kamera-magnit-katushka), which holds ions and electrons, Intensive 50-hour TESL courses and is a good conductor of electricity. Classroom management techniques Detailed lesson planning Inside the Tokamak temperatures must rise to at least Skills development: grammar, pronun- 100 million degrees Celsius in order to sustain the fusion ciation, speaking, reading and writing Comprehensive teaching materials process. If conditions are not exactly right, the fusion Teaching practlcum included process will stop. Liitinp of Kbools, agendcs, and recniiten from around tbc worid Fnr Mora Info CmttaM Osford Samtnaru

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April 11, 2002 15 Entertainment etc The Window^ opens in T.O,

Humber Film and TV year-end film festival gala showcases original student productions

ByTONl MARIE IPPOLITO ects got us out there to do," Reid said. All are welcome to view the works of these

It's the final scene, and Humber's most tal- talented students. Bloor Cinema is located on ented film and television students want you to the corner of Bloor and Jane Streets and tickets

see what they're made of, or, what they made. are $4 and can be purchased at the cinema.

It has taken this year's graduating class three

years to come to this point, and Humber College's Film and Television Production's

year-end film festival gala has finally arrived. It will be held at the Bloor Cinema on Thursday, Films 1 April 18 at 7 p.m. The event, entitled "The Window" (a refer- to be screened ence term in film for the last day of shooting),

represents the hard work and training these stu- • Cages: Who is the animal doctor? (15 dents have endured throughout the program. minute drama)

The Window includes six commercials and In this film, two behavioural scientists

six short dramas shot at the end of 2001. Each embark on a strange experiment where

student involved in the programs played major they imprison each other in small metal

roles including producer, director, writer, edi- cages to discover what it's like to be on

tor, art director, cinematographer and sound the other side of extreme isolation.

recordist. • Sole: What came first the failure of my

Donna O'Brien, an instructor in the Film personal life, or the failure of my work? and Television Production program, said {\5 minute drama)

choosing the pieces for the year-end event is a A young writer struggles to get his work

long process that begins in the second year of recognized for its merit rather than the the program. association of his name. "Student writers are asked at the end of the • Cheating Death: Mitch can't believe

second year to come back to their third year he's dead, until death shows up at his

with a 15 minute drama script, which then goes door (15 minute drama/comedy)

through the development process with the help WTien Death comes to Mitch's door he is

of (writing instructor) Annie Szamosi," she said. reluctant to go. Instead, he makes a deal

O'Brien said Humber College faculty mem- with Death in order to gain another 50 bers pride themselves on training the students years on earth.

to prepare for the real world. Which is why • Come One, Come All!: A man gone

student writers, submitting their scripts for the slighdy crazy in a world t\vo-steps ahead year-end event, are subjected to interviews and ofhim.(15 minute drama/satire)

have their work reviewed by a panel of five When welder-turned-scientist Richard judges - including both Humber faculty mem- K. Shepard's welding machine starts

bers and industry professionals. sending him messages from a race of "The students are actually experiencing beings living beneath earth, he begins to

what the process is like in the industry," she document their story.

said. • Dreaming IVe Were Stone: Desire lies

Alarie Chisholm, in her third year of the beneath the surface. (20 minute drama)

program, said the experience she gained as co- .'V story of love, desire and the seemingly

producer for the short film Cages mirrored what impenetrable barrier between two peo-

it is really like in the film and television indus- ple desperately trying to connect, leads

try. them into situations that will impact

"I've been on real sets and (working on this their lives.

project) is exactly the same. V\'e experience the • The Right Thing: If doing right is so

same roles, the same kind of responsibilities," good, why does it feel so bad. ( 1 5 minute she said. comedy) Student director James Reid of the short When two male housemates find a dead drama Come One, Cowe All also said the project body and one million dollars they are

proved valuable in terms of gaining the skills faced with the dilemma of whether to

needed to get a job. stash the body and spend the money or "You get to see the whole spectrum of do the right thing.

moviemaking and that's what these sort of proj-

etc. I 16 April 11, 2002 Degenerates dream a little dream

By AARON SAWYER murder of a police officer Throughout the 45 -minute set, The Knights of Columbus Hall the crowd does not stop moving. :.x^ in Port Hope, Ontario can fit 100 Neither does McFadden. Red-faced people standing. and sweat-soaked, he e.\plodes with On this night there are 101 peo- charisma. The energy rubs off on ple anxiously awaiting the return of the crowd. home town heroes, the Degenerates. An encore chant erupts a second

Backstage, the band set up their and third time when the band leaves equipment, getting ready to play to the stage. It's hard to understand the packed house. They remember why the Degenerates are still with- that they began their music career in out a record contract.

Port Hope, with their first show at When the band moved to the local high school in 1995. Toronto three years ago and began

The crowd stirs as they wait in filling venues like El Mocambo and anticipation for the Degenerates to the Reverb, they felt they were one take the stage. Lead man Luke step closer to getting noticed by a

McFadden struts out from back- record label. stage, dressed in warm-up pants, a "We believe that you have to go

Bad Brains T-shirt and a headpiece where the action is," McFadden

reminiscent of a Vegas show girl. said. "Port Hope has a good music

A loud cheer erupts from the 101 scene, but it's exactly that - the Port people who eagerly push toward the Hope music scene." stage. And the night begins. But the hundreds of Canadian

The Degenerates get the crowd musicians like the Degenerates, try- rocking with a punk-reggae ballad ing to get noticed, are realizing that that tells the tale of Philadelphia it is not always easy. journalist Mumia-Abu Jamal, who The bigger the city, the bigger currently waits on death row for the the talent pool.

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added to the dominandy punk album with Armchair Martian and lead vocalist Jon Snodgrass. They add their own flavour of raspy vocals to the mix. Me First and The Gimme

Gimme's drop in to lend a heap- ing handful of punk goodness with their cover of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-

Changing," which stays true to Hiippy Meals Vohniie 3 the Me First style of re-working Various Artists songs with respect. By JAMES ROSE Buellton's "Sell Blocks," and Lead singer and guitarist from Jerkbank, Steve Plum, knows liow hard it is to have a successful band. Sugarcult's "Debbie," have the If Joey Ramone were alive catchiness that even Ronald was today to listen to this album you looking for when he invented the could imagine that even he would Filet-O-Fish.

ask for seconds. The last track on the album, Music vs JMoola Happy Meals Volume 3, a new Bad Astronaut's "Disarm," brings punk compilation on My elements to the dinner table that Records, opens up with Bright the other songs don't. By GIANNINA FRATTO living outside of Toronto have a could be a clause in the contract that Life and a song called "See Me With just a keyboard and

harder time being recognized. voids the contract if the band has a Now" that has a simimer edge of acoustic guitar this track offers

Big houses, thousands of fans and "Location is a big bummer. If an criminal record, has a record of sub- fun punk. different tempos creating a

millions of dollars from a successful Ottawa band wants to play in stance abuse or doesn't live up to The album moves into smooth dessert for the main

rock career don't just fall into your Toronto, don't expect a huge their end of the bargain. mouthfuls of catchy melodies like course of throbbing punk beats.

hands. You have to work hard for it. turnout because you won't be well "Problems like these make it hard Goleta's "Flat Earth Society" and Mr. Ramone would have been

Very hard. known" LaMarche said. for us to represent them, because we Smile's "Sucking the Breeze." wishing for an all you can eat

Just ask Steve Plimi, lead singer Lisa Fiorotto of Geisha Star can't get them over the border," Hints of rock and roll are buffet.

and guitarist for the Toronto-based Records said record labels look for Fiorotto said. "It costs too much band Jerkbank. He knows first-hand talent and good music but they also money."

that a rock career is a lot of work and look for initiative. Making T-shirts, After being signed, the band and takes a lot of money. stickers and CDs shows that the label focus on making better records

When Jerkbank started out in band is not waiting for a label. and videos, Fiorotto said. They try QjnePG can laflies piay luitiii big bbub? 1999, they were always broke and Burke said it's not important to to create a fan base by adding orga-

Plum admits they still are. be signed to a big label. A lot of the nizational skills to their music and ujnere is iO ohay fop Dfie duus od strike-out? "We had to pay for all our own time, a band gets more money as booking the band to open for larger,

gear, transportation, rentals, mer- popularity grows on a small label more well-known bands. chandise and rehearsal space," he because they don't incur as many Fiorotto also said that other said. debts. tricks can help increase a fan base. Music instruments and equip- The record company pays studio When touring outside Toronto, she cibe cesNic ment alone can cost up to $20,000. time, music videos and publicity, and usually lowers merchandise prices, But not to worry, he said, a num- when a band makes money, they pay (T-shirts, stickers and CDs.) No ber of financial aid centres can help it back. But once a band makes it big one really wants to pay expensive at naYtiNe out bands in Toronto. There's FAC- and starts selling records, they see prices for a band they don't know.

TOR, VideoFACT, and SOCAN. A but a small portion of this profit. Plum leaves with these last • band can also always register as a The small cut that the band does words. A record label looks for gioui-in-tihe-daPK bowimg business and take out a bank loan. get usually goes to pay the record "quality, content, stage presence, • But making a successful band company back for all they owe. sound and marketability. If you want av^esome IJghti-SnOUl ^ - doesn't just involve money. Most of the time, bands contact it bad enough, you have to strive for • in •< - According to Plum, it takes a lot of the smaller labels through email or it." hottest inilSiC town time. Jerkbank practises about eight phone, and sometimes the label F Featuring llbo hours a week. goes out looking for talent. A College/University Student Night Once well rehearsed, a band record label rep will come out, see LSAT MCAT _ needs to get involved in as many shows and decide whether to sign BLL-u-eflNBOWLtiuesdayB shows as possible. new material. GMAT GRE - i 9:00 p.m. Midnight Ottawa promoter Luc LaMarche Fiorotto explained that some Preparation Seminars said it takes time to put shows labels will put the band on a trial Reserve Now! Call Complete 25-Hour Seminar Packages together. First he has to set the date period before they sign the con- Proven Test-Taking Strategies in the club/bar, which is followed by tract. J 4l6-stiriKe(l Personalized Professional Instniction a visit to the venue. At that point, During this time they "work on Comprehensive Study Materials (416-787-4533) the promoter and club owner discuss the Web exposure, image, press Free Repeat Policy Simulated Practice Exams rental fees or deposits. development and making sure Only $10 per person with Student ID, Persona Tutoring Available I "The next step would be finding everyone is happy," said Fiorotto. I ( minimum 2 person per lane) ThousaiKls of Satisfied Students the bands. Unless the bands are with If everything goes well, then the Expires Dec. 31/01 NO CASH VALUE a record label, there isn't any paper- band is signed and lawyers come in Oxford Seminars work involved. I just email or call to finalize the details. (416)924-3240 1-800-269-6719 Fi?ee suee pentai bands and ask them to play," But just because a band is ($3.00 value) LaMarche said. signed, doesn't mean it's final. wrv/v/.oxford'&ominars.coin }

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etc. 18 April 11,2002 Sports etc

Toronto salutes Canada's Olympians

By IVETTE MONTILLA-HOOKONG Canada (DFC) unveiled the Pure Determination Fund. This $800,000 fund will provide $10,000 grants to 80 promising ath- Under a storm of red and white confetti, Toronto officially letes ovfer the next four years, to help them keep up with the welcomed home Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes at increasingly demanding Olympic standards.

Nathan Phillips Square last Thursday. "The fund will be equally distributed between summer and Athletes and fans braved cold and wind as the celebration winter high performance athletes and we are looking forward went on, waving their Canadian flags and cheering. to recognizing those 80 potential hopes for Canada," said Ian Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman, wearing a black and gold MacDonald, marketing director of DFC. leather jacket bearing the inscription "Gold Medal The Canadian Olympic Association (COA) has partnered Champions," welcomed the athletes to the party. with the DFC and will be in charge of the fund's administration

"Toronto is the greatest city in the world and Canada is the to ease the athletes and the sporting federation's burdens. greatest country in the world, it's my privilege to say you guys Deborah Allan, executive director of communications for and you gals are great," he said, between whistles and boos. the COA, said the fund would help athletes "not only to train,

During the Toronto celebration, the Dairy Farmers of but to make that final step up on to the podium." The crowd started to arrive early in the morning and was

entertained by local performers while they waited to meet the

Olympic heroes. IVETTE MONTILLA-HOOKONG Among the performers were Canadian tenor Michael Many Salt Lake City Olympians and Paralympians gather Burgess, who sang "O Canada." Rapper Maestro, joined by his onstage to receive special recognition from their fans. two agile dancers and Robbie Lane and the Disciples rocked

the two-hour long event. was all worth it."

National trampoline team members David Parke and Savija Brenner had to recover and get ready for the Salt Lake

McManus also wowed the crowd with their acrobatic feats on a Olympic Games months after she injured her knee during

trampoline located to one side of the stage. training in the fall of 2000. Almost 1,000 people gathered in downtown Toronto, Among the athletes in attendance were women's hockey including parents, children, teachers, students and those who blueliner Therese Brisson, Georgina Wheatcroft, bronze

left work early to praise the athletes who so honourably repre- medallist in curling, freestyle skier Andy Capicik and sledge sented the country. hockey player Paul Rosen.

Skeleton racer Michelle Kelly described her Salt Lake City Rosen inspired the crowd saying that after he lost the use of

experience as "phenomenal," adding that the opening ceremo- his legs three years ago, he felt devastated and without motiva-

ny was one of the most memorable times for her. tion.

"Walking into that stadium as Team Canada made me feel A good friend made him realize it wasn't the end of the

very proud and truly Canadian," she said. world.

Kelly added that the men's final hockey game was another "He told me I still had what I needed to succeed, my brain

incredible moment at the Olyiripics. "Watching the men's and ability," he said.

hockey game live and singing 'O Canada' at the last minute Rosen, 42, had been a AAA hockey payer when at age 15,

with the rest of the athletes from Canada, from all the different skating in a tournament, caught a rut, fell to the ice and

sports, was a pretty cool feeling." snapped his leg in 14 places.

Summer Olympics bronze medal-winning cyclist Curt Gold-medal alpine skier Chris Williamson, who won his

Harnett called his fellow athletes to the stage and as they gold medal on the very last day of the Salt Lake City Games,

walked up in their red Roots jackets, the crowd went wild. said Olympic dreams were in his mind as he grew up knowing Silver medal aerialist Veronica Brenner stood before the that his own father had been an Olympian in 1968.

packed square smiling and waving a colourful bouquet of flow- "Following his footsteps has always been a goal of mine," he

ers. She told her fans about the obstacles she encountered lead- said.

ing to the Olympic Games and her triumph despite her health After presentations were over, the athletes left the stage to

problems. give autographs and strike poses with the enthusiastic fans. IVETTE MONTILLA-HOOKONG "I had a rough year including two shoulder dislocations and Then they headed down to SkyDome to watch the Blue Jays Silver medallist Veronica Brenner signs autographs. knee surgery. It was really tough but at the end," she said. "It win their first home game of the season.

drug testing six it'll Mandatory random drug has talked for "Testers up, as The been about can just show and be as random them years and will begin in September. picking a couple numbers out of a hat to see who gets tested," testing coming "Every college and every athlete will be susceptible to it," he said. Fox said. Fox added that eventually testers will be showing up at By JASON MAGDER & MATTHEW lABONI He doesn't expect a big drug problem at Humber because training camps, practices and regular season games. Once

the college doesn't have a football team, a sport suspected of tests are complete, the samples are sent to a lab in Montreal,

An over-the-counter cold medication can lead to a four- rampant steroid use, but that doesn't necessarily mean that "If an athlete tests positive, it won't affect their status as a

year ban from college sports, warned Humber's Athletic drug problems can't happen here in other sports. student," Fox said. "It is strictly an athletic issue."

Director. Fox said that Himiber has an advantage over other col- But a four-year ban is in order for those who do test pos-

Doug Fox said the new random drug testing beginning in leges with Glen Parsons. Parsons works with the Canadian itive. Fox said it can.be pretty serious for those in their first-

Ontario next September has been talked about for six years. national basketball team and is part of the sports injuries clin- year, since it can kill their careers in college sports.

It is being instituted by the Ontario Colleges Athletic ic at Humber. Fox said Parsons will be helpful when it comes "There will be a session in September to inform athletes

Association (OCAA) and has its benefits and its drawbacks. to interpreting what is allowed in the athletes' systems and about the new testing."

"I'm not worried about what happens if they find a serious what isn't. Miranda Pyette, a Hawks basketball all-star, said she likes drug, like traces of cocaine," he said. Drug testing can happen at any time, Fox said, but he the idea. She was vulnerable to drug testing during her three

"I'm concerned about the litde ones, like if they find small expects to see it only at national championships and on medal years playing for York University. "It's good because it shows

doses of stimulants in cold remedies." winners in particular. colleges are at the same level as universities," Pyette said.

etc. April 11,2002 19

Landsberg's confidence skyrockets 'off the record'

By J AMES ROSE

Michael Landsberg, known for hosting Ojf The Record, seems to have answers to everything. Inckiding why people call him arrogant.

"I tliink that people mistake confidence and cockiness for arrogance all the time. Arrogance is negative. I am confident and cocky but not arrogant and totally capable of understand- ing my role in the world," Landsberg said.

The 42 -year-old, Toronto-born Landsberg is a TSN origi- nal. He was previously the co-host of SPORT^CENTRE and has also covered a variety of sports, such as CIAU football, horse racing and even figure skating at the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. Aware of how others perceive him, he says he stays humble by including negative email in the program. Landsberg's tough and smart style appeals to many viewers because it takes the opposite method of thinking that most sports interviewers have: Landsberg focuses on more controversial issues, and not just in sports. He said that the most important aspect of his job is to make his guests feel comfortable.

"You have to size them up when they come into the green room. This is mostly for a first-time guest more than anything. Because after that you have the distinct advantage of knowing their strengths and weaknesses."

He confessed that he would help out a first-time guest but wouldn't make the same promise if they come back a second rime, because by that time they should know the ropes. Landsberg mentioned that the key to relaxing on his show is to make guests speak their minds. Landsberg encourages guests to speak by giving them hand signals to egg them on to Michael Landsberg entertains guest during a taping of his show. From clockwise left: Jen Goodhue, an Improv actor, speak. Ghetto Concept's Dole, Landsberg, Johnny Scott of the Toronto Argonauts and TV crime specialist Dale Goldhawk.

"Don't be too patient. Patient is polite, polite is boring."

He also added that it's hard to get a first-time guest to trust they must re-create a discussion that they might have over a This reminded him of when Gene Simmons from KISS was him. beer. on the show. He was happy to have him on the show, but the

"The most difficult part of my job is to make them feel like "When {)eople invest a half-hour of their rime in your show feeling wasn't mutual. they have an ally in me." and you do a bad job you've let them down." "I said 'Gene are you nervous?'"

The cast and crew of the show go through the topics with Along with bad days come hard questions. Like the time he "He kind of looked at me as if to say 'fuck off.'" their guests before the show so there are no surprises. asked former WWF superstar Chyna what she thought about Simmons admitted that he was nervous, but trusted "You can melt away some nervousness by letting your guest Triple H breaking up with her for the owner's daughter Landsberg and Simmons' solid views ended up contributing to know what they can expect." Stephanie McMahon. She wasn't impressed and said he had a great show. TSN describes Off the Record as a Canadian show with an "caught her off guard." "He was awesome," said Landsberg. American style. It has risen to become the most popular Usually he would give a guest some help, but was ruthless "With passion, the viewer gravitates towards you and the

Canadian talk show among Canadian men, according to this time. viewer will watch our show. If I was entertained then the audi-

Nielsen Media Research. "Most of the time it's not about asking a hard question, it's ence was entertained."

A reason for that is due to the program's subject matter. It about having the balls to do it." You can catch Off The Record -with Michael Landsberg week- doesn't just deal with straight sports issues, it goes deeper than He said picking a favourite guest is hard, but Jimmy Walker days at 6 p.m. on TSN. that It has tackled such topics as gay rights, racism, nationalism from Good Times is on the top of his list. and gender politics. Landsberg's approach to asking questions "He knows everything about sports, everything is also a part of the show's popularity. about politics, he's charismatic, self-deprecating

"A good interviewer could do the interview with one ques- and you just reaUze he's the perfect guest." tion. The trademark of an inexperienced interviewer is some- He said the best interviews will have tension. one who looks down at his or her notes to find the next ques- "A guest who's extremely confident and cocky is tion." what you want but if it's an American in particular

He said taking people from different walks of life and get- their attitude is basically 'Canadian television? I ting them to argue for a half-an-hour on the show is hard as can mail it in.'"

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