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DORIS BEDUH Irena Di Rito, newly elected granted. Examples include paid lective efforts. A variety of union officials Staff Writer president of Support union 563 vacations, unemployment insur- "Negative stereotypes are from different professions will be Humber College, faculty and said, "we combined our efforts ance, pensions, access to associated with the word because speaking at the union fair. A sur-

support staff unions are hoping with OPSEU local 562. We got medicare, public education and it's unpleasant things that make vey was circulated throughout to combat the stigmas associated minimum wage the news. It's just the nature of Humber's faculty to help deter-

with unions by staging its third laws. what makes news. The negative mine what specific topics will best

annual union fair. Wall is proud of images, violent picket lines are enhance course curriculums. The fair will be held on Feb. 9 the socialist ideolo-. displayed on th6 news and not "The best way to get students at the North and Lakeshore cam- gy associated with peaceful collective action which interested is to appeal to their

puses. The purpose of the fair is unions. "Unions try benefits the employer and the specific interests or careers. to raise students' awareness to address .the employee." Unions have something to offer about unions and expose them power balance of One of the biggest stereotypes everyone," said Wall. to the variety of issues con- those with little confronting unions is they only Some scheduled lectures fronting them. power," she said. represent blue collar factory include reshaping work, labor Maureen Wall, president of "The majority of manage- the Faculty union, Ontario Public people working ment rela- Services Employees Union and collecting pay- "Unions try to address the power tions in "It's together got our agendas cheques are not in business for the (OPSEU) local 562 said, and balance of those with little power" new important students realize that organized." themselves so if we (employees) economy, Wall unions are riot just organizing Di Rito said any information get more power that means peo- -Maureen gender strikes. Unions are involved with about the support staff and local ple holding power lose some issues in broader issues such as social jus- 563 will be available during the power." wage laborers. In fact, unions the work place, how to maintain tice, employment equity, health fair at the faculty's booth. She explained the word union represent a variety of professions Canada's rank as the best place and safety, harassment, discrimi- Wall explained unions have shouldn't have negative connota- such as journalists, musicians, in the worid to live and develop- nation and improving the quality been involved in some of the tions because beneficial changes engineers, scientists, teachers, ing a green and socially useful

of the work place." basic things which we all take for have been brought about by col- doctors and dentists. industry in Ontario. The wheels of democracy grind on

way and run me over and out of my mis- side-show dynamics, it suddenly occurred he would make it brief. He began: "When

ery. to me that I wasn't listening to a word the I was a boy ..." LIKE IT IS The thing that first strikes you, watch- councillors were saying either. Just getting I believe it was about this time that the ing the theatrics at Toronto city council is into the spirit, I suppose. But then when I full tedium of the democratic process

that the politicians there have created a made a concerted effort to tune in to descended upon me. It was also about

culture all their own, bearing only a pass- what it was they were blathering on now that I commenced stabbing myself in

ing resemblance to the outside worid of about, I was shocked to hear that not my heart with a pen. Although this was

people above the age of 11. only were they calling each other going well, 1 was suddenly interrupted by RALPH TASGAL Sitting there, observing them as a "Madam Chair," but most of the time, a melodious ringing of bells. microbiologist would a mysterious and after starting their speeches with a few It turns out, like most well-run institu- Columnist deadly slide of bacteria, one of the more hackneyed political platitudes, they tions that house crazy people and crimi-

confounding behavioral traits I noticed weren't even discussing the issues. nals, bells are regularly employed at Political scientists, or even people was the protocol for when sofneone gets Toronto city council to alert the council- who contribute to society, will tell up to speak. In these strange environs^ First Councillor: In the interests of my lors as to where they're supposed to be.

you: the wheels of democracy turn whenever councillors rise to give wind to constituents, Madam Chair . . . (twenty What message do the bells convey at this

it very slowly. Or is the wheels of justice? their thoughts — or at least their speeches minutes later) . . . how can you explain particular monkey house, you ask? Silly

No matter, for the present purposes, let's — it is the height of rudeness for the the fact that I have no compunction you, they tell the councillors when it's

just say it's democracy. other councillors to appear to be listening. whatsoever to walking right over there time to come back in and vote on what-

Having had a thing or two to say in the To avoid this egregious faux-pas, they all and painting a big red bull's eye on your ever issue it is that has been debated for past about Humber College's student make overiy conspicuous attempts to be butt? the last three hours.

government, witnessing first-hand the utteriy disinterested in what the orator is Second Councillor: The hardworking This is necessary because at any given

continental-drift speed at which its wheels saying, which — I must say — was not people of my Ward, Madam Chair, take moment, of the roughly 17 councillors

are wont to turn, I thought it might be a the most difficult thing to do. family values very seriously . . . (thirty present for the meeting, anywhere from 4

hoot to see how the big boys do it down Compounding the peculiarity of these minutes later) . . . but the real question is to 12 of them are physically at the council

at Toronto city hall. manners is that when someone speaks, what size bowl your barber used when he meeting not listening to each other. The

Thus motivated, I took a little field trip this person addresses the other council- gave you that hedge-cut? remainder arc located in an exclusive to the hallowed halls of municipal govern- lors as "Madam Chair." To the political back room, where presumably, they were ment one Monday a couple of weeks neophyte, such as myself, this seemed Ironically, one would think that since doing something more interesting than

back. From 9:30 in the morning until particulariy odd, especially since a good no one was paying attention, the speech- the rest of us, and my hunch is, there was 11:15 at night, 1 watched as Toronto part of the time, the speeches were in the es would be kept relatively brief. Sadly, food. to councillors convened discuss, debate, form of a direct response to, or a ques- this is a falsehood. The primary activity of Through the whole experience, I have collude, collide, schmooze, and generally tion of another councillor, the vast major- a politician at a council meeting — to say I've gained a fresh new perspective massage the democratic process at a ity of whom were men. besides not listening to other councillors' on the complex, painful workings of of breakneck pace organized, ritualL^d This is when I first began to under- speeches — is to render long-winded democracy. I think we can all be grateful inertia. stand that the people giving the speeches monologues. At one point, one of the that SAC, Humber College's own experi- By the end of the night, I still wasn't weren't actually required by convention councillors stood up to speak for what ment in government, is fairly tame in quite sure how much progress those illus- or regulation to refer to one another as seemed like the 40th time on the same comparison: a milder, less advanced virus

trious wheels had made, but you better "Madam Chair" — it was just fun. issue that had been kicking around for of the same fan\ily of fatal diseases. roll believe I was praying they would my Just as I started to comprehend these hours and prefaced his remarks by saying Give it time. " "

February 2, 1995 Number Et Cetera News Re-zoning Car taken for joy paves way for land deal ride and vandalized Armstrong said security took physical resources services at ANDREA L. RUSSELL the white parking pass out of Number said they don't have Staff Writer As the decisions affecting the her car the day before she JOHN LEPP the information needed to notify development of the land contin- found out about the break-in, Writer A car parked in the white lot Staff ue, Gordon said the North car owners of any problem. at Number College, had its pas- so no one would steal the pass. "If we knew whose it was, Campus will primarily remain senger-side window smashed But they never notified her that Etobicokc City Council voted untouched. (the car) we would make an and was taken for a joy ride her car had a smashed window Monday night to re-zone land "We do not have any major effort to get before being returned to the lot. and was broken into. a hold of them," Mall adjacent to Woodbine for developments in store for the Ange Armstrong, 20, who Gary Jeyncs, the director of Jeynes said. housing. said North Campus," Gordon, owns the car, is a second-year IMj^^^^K^il^lJ^H Number plans to purchase the "but we are not as much focused legal assistant student at land in order to get it developed on building as we are in rewiring Number who lives in residence. for public housing. The develop- our buildings to prepare us for She said she had no idea of the ment would further help the col- the electronic age. break-in until a friend of hers lege fund the re-development of Number hopes that revenues saw her car with the smashed the former Psychiatric Hospitial from the planned housing will window, four days after the inci- buildings at the Lakeshore fund the 13 to 14 million dollars dent occured and notified her. Campus, said Number President, they need to finish the hospitals. "They (security) didn't inform Robert Gordon. Number is also planning a me that my car was vandalized. Nowever, the City Clerk's smaller campus in York, "but So if my friend wouldn't have office said, "The applicants that won't be for quite awhile," passed it, I wouldn't have (Number College) have to fulfill he said. known about the break-in until certain recommendations and The re-development of the Friday," Armstrong said. incident happened agreements before the deal is Psychiatric Nospital, "will bring The on Jan. 22. According to Tori finalized. life and regeneration to the com- Bansen, 21, a third year nursing "Keep in mind, we are not a munity of the Lakeshore which student, security was notified private profit maker. will be an incentive for the the morning after the break-in Unfortunately, we do not have upgrade of buildings and apart- took place. any money, " Gordon said. ments," he said. "By doing "According to security, the Number has been converting things that usually the private girl who first found the car three former Lakeshore sector does, (Number) stimulates reported it broken into early Psychiatric Nospital buildings to development, particularly on Monday morning," Bansen said. classrooms for the Lakeshore land which traditionally has been

Campus. , unused." : . " " " "

Efl Humber Et Cetera February 2, 1995 News Crime Stoppers honor Theatre Humber

teller was work- munity service to gain expe- ANDREW PALAMARCHUK reasons makes it very attractive who was robbed and Gataveckas described for us," he said. ing while they were still filming rience. "You're putting some- number's theatre students as Staff Writer Schoenberg said his students at the scene. Kydd said she (the thing back into the community," "trained in acting, enthusiastic, Approximately 20 Humber are participating in Crime teller) started to cry. "She got he said. and professional." College theatre students were Stoppers "strictly volun- "The acknowledge- He said, "this is a very good at honored Police Headquarters tarily." He said, "It's ment was great. It example of the community, Monday for their participation as been very successful for gives you a sense of media and the police working volunteer actors in the Crime us and we hope that it self-worth for- what together to solve crimes and Stoppers weekly television re- continues." you did," he said. make the neighborhoods safer. enactments. President Robert Before the partner- First-year theatre arts student Toronto Regional Crime and Gordon said "It is won- ship, Gataveckas said Rachael Bridle said she got Stoppers, with the co-operation derful that our students he had to go out and involved in Crime Stoppers to of the local media takes one get some experience for seek people to volun- help a good cause and gain a does unsolved crime week and an activity that is so teer as actors. "It was experience. "It's very good expe- a televised re-enactment. beneficial to society." difficult to get people rience for us," she said. Crime Stoppers Co-ordinator, Acting Police Chief together." He said Second-year theatre arts stu- Detective Joe Gataveckas said Dave Boothby was also the partnership saves dent Gord Noel said he decided they had problems getting volun- on hand to honor the him a lot of time to to get involved because "Crime to the re-enact- teer actors do Humber theatre stu- get suitable actors. Stoppers is a good cause." He until partnership ments a was dents. "On behalf of Gataveckas said said, "It was nice to be acknowl- formed between Crime Stoppers the police force, I'd like the partnership is also edged; 1 appreciate it. and Theatre Humber last fall. to thank you very, very proving to be a valu- Gataveckas said, "Crime "We made a partnership with - much, " he said. able asset in solving Stoppers is community driven Theatre Humber that supplies us Gataveckas said crime. run by a civilian board of direc- with actors whenever we need since the partnership "We had one bank tors and not supported by tax Joe Gataveckas presents an award to a Theatre them," said Gataveckas. "They began, "the quality of hold-up solved as a dollars." He said funds come student for participating in the Crime (theatre students) get the acting the re-enactments have Humber result of a re-enact- from corporate and individual experience." Stoppers re-enactments. improved dramatically." ment with Humber donors and it is a federally regis- Artistic Director of Theatre BY ANDREW PALAMARCHUK He said, "People often ^^^^^ PHOTO students that was tered charity. Humber, Professor Mark comment that they shown on CITY-TV," "Our Crime Stoppers program Schoenberg said he decided to think it's a real video." he said. "Two people was founded in 1986," said get involved in the partnership so Second-year Theatre Arts stu- very emotional about it," he said. were arrested as a result." Gataveckas. Since then, his students could gain more dent. Glen Kydd, participated in "It was so real, I guess it brought With other re-enactments, Gataveckas said, "we made the experience working for cam- two Crime Stoppers re-enact- back bad memories," Kydd said. Gataveckas said the police 5,113 arrests, 9,003 cases era and to assist in a good cause. ments. In one re-enactment he Kydd said he volunteered to received "very valuable informa- cleared, 14,758 charges laid... "The combination of these two posed as a bank robber. The do the re-enactments for com- tion that helped investigations." and 58,287 calls received." Pamphlet highlights safety measures

In light of the recent highrise fires, the Toronto Fire Department published a safety pamphlet for tenants

FITZGERALD SHELLEE Maharaj said every effort is The Toronto Fire Department HIGH RISE Staff Writer taken to minimize fire risk and says this will reduce panic and The North York blaze that allow for quick evacuation confusion during a fire and 2'^\ SURVIVAL KIT killed six people earlier this including annual inspections of people out of the building quick- month has fire pjsevention offi- the fire system, a ban on all ly. cers urging tenants to take cooking appliances in student Smoke alarms, ideally The Department also urges ten- greater responsibility for their fire rooms and fire drills. installed in every bedroom, are ants to have the following item.s safety, "But I think the biggest also recommended to alert ten- available for emergency use. "When events like this hap- thing," said Maharaj, "is the the ants to problems early on and whole process have here of allow them plenty of evacuation pen, as tragic as they are it's one we *WET TOWEL- to place at of the few times you can really checking to make sure every- time. base of door to keep get them (people) to take you body leaves the building as effi- "People have to be fire safe smoke out seriously," said Planning and ciently as possible. in and around their homes," said *DUCT TAPE tape over This involves fire Information Officer Scott process Cowden, "whether it's a high rise door and vent openings to Cowden of the Toronto Fire training for all staff and 'fire chief building or a single family keep smoke out Department volunteers located on each floor dwelling." This means taking *FOIL WRAP- to cover And fire Is serious. Citing who make sure residents such practical measures as keep- vent openings to keep respond to alarms. the most recent statistics avail- ing matches and lighters out of smoke out These precautions allow resi- able, Jim McClare of the the reach of children and using WHISTLE- to use to sig- dents Laura Jeffery and Kory Etobicoke fire prevention and deep ashtrays to prevent ciga- nal for help inspection office said the Prentice to sleep easier. rette ashes from spilling onto fur- FLASHLIGHT to use in Etobicoke fire department "1 do worry about fire," said niture. case of power failure or responded to 248 residential Prentice, "but t feel safe in resi- signal for These measures are now part heavy smoke, to fires in 1993. dence though, because there are help of second-year Travel and The North York tragedy high- lots of doors to escape from and Tourism student Lori Tesa's BRIGHT COLORED lighted the potential dangers of fire alarms." CLOTH- to hang in win- daily routine, high rise buildings. In most buildings, however, dow or balcony to identify "1 had a house fire about a The Toronto Fire such a system is not in place and your location year and a half ago," said Tesa, Department in its "Fire in the tenants must bear more respon- *INK MARKER to use Sky" publication says: the ^bihty for their safety. "so I do think about it (fire safe- for messaoes on cloth, ty). have better alarms tremendous size of high rises Cowden said people need to We now ddor or windows Toronto Fire Department we're always hiding the and the large numbers of people take a more active role in their and COTTON BED SHEET- fire 'Fire in the Sk/ pamphlet they contain make fire depart- own safety. Many people he matches." if is heavy in room, COURTESY PHOTO smoke ment response difficult and said, live under a false sense of 'You need to know what to soak bed sheet with water boosts the potential for major security. Too often they are do when the alarm sounds" said and make a tent near an incidents. under the mistaken impression one else is going to look after Cowden. "You need to know open window that if fire breaks out someone you, These things arc of particular how to get out of the building. WASH CLOTH to place else will take care of them. well that's not the way it works. concern to Derek Maharaj, man- You need to know these things over your mouth and nose ager of facility services in the stu- "In an emergency situation Topping the list of fire safety In a and that's what's going to save to aid breathing are responsible dent residences, which house you for you," precautions tenants should take, smoke- filled area. your life in a fire." 720 Humber College students. said Cowden. 'To think scHiie is preparing an escape plan. 1

Number Et Catera February 2. 1«S Editorials EDITORS: Gail Balfour and Steve Kagan 675-3111 ext.4514

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Police strike places .A -^VP\CAL . k^lGH SCHOOL BA5KET8ALU public in danger GAME.

Police officers are there to serve and protect the pub-

lic, not to strike and protest. On Jan. 26, approximately 50 police officers at the Regent St, station locked the station doors and refused to do their job. The strike was in protest of Deputy Chief Robert Kerr's interference in a complaint against two consta- bles. An internal review of the two officers found that they had done nothing Inappropriate in the mistaken arrest of City-TV editor Dwight Drummond. Kerr disregarded the internal review and ordered discreditable conduct charges and a public inquiry into the incident.

Police are facing a hard enough job as it is, and they

should have the support of the entire force. So it is easy. to sympathize with their grievance, but by staging a strike they are putting the public in danger The Regent St. division put tiieir own interests ahead

of the welfare of the public There is no plate lii today's police force for this type of action. It is in obvious disregard for public safety. The offl-, cers that protested should be appropriately reprimand-

ed and steps should be taken to see that it never hap-

^ pens again. \ ^ Havoc on the hardwood College makes accessibility difficult

The rising violence connected with high school sports I'm not blaming everyone at me my personal security escort accessible. is quite alarming. Humber for being inconsiderate or make the doors but when there is a painted pic- Yes, Humber has doors, that There is always the expected rough play that might "In my ture of a wheelchair and a mes- swing open when you push the escalate into an altercation between a pair of players, opinion..' sage saying 'Wheelchair button. Have you noticed where but an ever increasing number of games have lately /Maintenance access—Please these doors are? involved fights between rival fans. keep clear,' on the ramp, I don't They're mostly located at the Today in the world of high school sports in Metro NADA KRIZMANCIC think that Humber was just try- entrance/exit ways to the col- Toronto a fracas isn't a fracas unless about 60 to 70 Guest Columnist ing to be artistic. lege. Even the student council fans are Involved. You've never seen this office has one. But, there are so

Glass bottles are thrown and in one instance some- Recently, I had to use crutch- before? Well, check it out for many doors that should be just one threw an 80 pound bench at a coach. es to get around Humber, yourself, it's in the concourse. If as accessible. I'm not asking for

On the receiving end of this particular incident was due to a sprained knos I suf- you manage to clear the ramp, all the classrooms to be George Vanier Secondary teacher. Ken Earthy, who fered during the holidays. and still can't see the message, it equipped with the system, but

This has opened, or should I is probably buried under the that would be nice. needed five stitches. Soon after, he quit as coach saying say closed, my eyes to accessi- garbage that is left there during An example of this are the he had "no taste for the game as it's currently played." bility at Humber. the day. doors leading to the lower base- As a result of the brawl Sir Sandford Fleming and I didn't choose to injure It is not just a matter of clear- ment floor from the "L" section George Vanier Secondary schools were suspended myself, but I felt I was punished ing the people off the ramps, the of the school. from playing basketball for the remainder of this sea- because I did. wrappers, pop cans and other It's ridiculous to have a ramp son. I give Humber credit for garbage also pose a danger. here, when the doors are not This past weekend there were further instances of allowing me to temporarily use a This is why my escort would easily accessible. But, with the

basketball violence. Jim Lingson, coach of Stephen medical parking spot. I can also have to carry around a broom. escort Humber will hire for me, I Leacock pulled his team out of league play and then credit them for offering me an However, this isn't the only won't have this problem. It resigned saying "the players on this team have attitude elevator key in exchange for a ramp that seems to always be would just be a matter of point- problems." $5 deposit. congested with students and ing to the door and saying " What I could have really used garbage. "open sesame. This isn't organized sport at all, it isn't even a sports was my own security escort. Take the Student Centre for Now that I have recovered issue. The Metro games that are going on at the If you think I'm being instance. Every time I pass by enough to walk without my moment are nothing more than organized indoor riots. demanding, why don't you try there, I wonder if any of those crutches, I don't really need an There is no way that the Ontario Basketball limping around with a school students have classes. escort. In fact, no one would Association and the different Metro schools involved bag especially when your path is Why are Humber students need one if people would kindly should even consider providing security to teams, hav- constantly blocked ? fascinated with ramps? not clutter the ramps and clean-

ing frisk policies at the front door, risking the lives of With an escort, I could get There are people who use up after themselves, or if teachers and coaches or contemplate holding the around the college without hav- these ramps to get around. And, Humber would remove the

games without fans. ing to yell "excuse me" just to after my experience, I realized doors, or make them more In fact they should not even contemplate continuing get through the ramps or the importance of keeping them accessible. squeezing through clear. has millions lie. the season. The schoob should suffer the consequences my way Humber of However, I cannot At some of the heavy doors. My other places to sit and talk. times someone would hold a of their students' actions and have the season promptiy college-paid escort could do this My next problem is doors. I door open or clear a ramp for stopped until a viable solution can be found. for me. give Humber two choices, give me. For those who did- Thanks. February 2, 1995 Number Et Cetera

Should children be obligated to look after elderly parents/grandparents?

Easter,he was gone. Old age can be a very lonely That summer was spent keep- and depressing time. The dete- ing my grandmother company at rioration of the body and/or the cottage, and trying to keep mind are terrifying things to her from breaking down every have to experience I'm sure. time she saw something that was My grandfather was a tall, my grandfather's. handsome, stern and self-confi- Don't get me wrong, I felt dent man. He was eventually sorry for her, but my tears had SHANNON ARMSTRONG DINA BONI confined to a chair and unable dried up long ago, and 1 was sick Guest Columnist Guest Columnist to speak. day when he of rehashing the tragedy. One attempted to stand on his own, In the fall I went back to saddens me to think that he fell into my ten-year-old For anyone who has never school, but everything was differ- lived with their grandpar- ent. My grandmother had Greg Kalina Itthere is even a debate about arms. I was frightened to see

ents, what I am about to tell changed. She was once a kind, whether or not children this happen. I can't imagine Film and Television you is not fiction. Old people sweet woman who loved to go should care for their elderly what it was like for him. "Most parents supported are sometimes heartless, discrim- out, but now she's like a piece of parents. Those who believe children in living inating, overbearing and most of furniture our room, them all their lives. As I see it, these are the are not responsible for their all annoying, especially when stoic, dusty, and indifferent. So if they need their same people who gave us life; elderly parents would argue of your I remember turning 19, think- you spend most young who were there for us through- that there are old age homes, help, why not?" life taking care of their every ing of all the fun I would have, out infancy and childhood, equipped to handle the prob- need. only to have my dreams dashed when we were in our weakest lems associated with aging. 1 was a few months away by my grandmother, who faked and most vulnerable state; who They would probably go so far from my 18th birthday when 1 an asthma attack just so I'd stay have sacrificed for us in ways as saying that being surrounded first moved in with my grandpar- home. When I started here at we can't even imagine; and by others like them is therapeu- ents, not as a choice, but as mat- Humber, it was like some other who would give their lives to tic. ter of survival. When 1 finally force had taken over my grand- protect us from any danger. choose to ignore the made the decision to move out, I mother's 80 pound body. If I They thought I was making the best wanted to go out, she'd come up So let me understand this. fact that being confined to an move of my life. I couldn't have with a chore for me to do just to Once they get a little older, impersonal hospital room with been more wrong. keep me in the house. After a maybe slow down a bit, and a bunch of strangers who are ill

I remember the day clearly. I while, I wouldn't fall for "the sil- require more care (as we once and lonely, is probably not as called my grandmother on- the ver needs polishing" or "the fchelle Porteous did), that's when we tell them, beneficial as being with family. phone and asked her if 1 freezer defrosting" rou- could needs "Thanks, but you're on your Everyone needs to feel like they come and live with her, like we'd tines, so she came up with some- Office Administration own?" have a purpose always talked thing new: the "Sure. Because when The parent- and that they're about. "She was once a guilt treatment. "Everyone needs we get older, who's child relation- wanted- espe- Naturally, The first time going to take care of ship is vital to cially the elder- she said yes. kind, sweet she ever used it the existence ly- The first few on me was when us?" to feel like they of the family. In many cul- weeks were woman...but now I was going to fine. I'd help meet my mother So how can tures it is a with dinner, (we were back you say to a have a purpose given fact that occasionally do she's like a piece on speaking parent, at the children are a little laundry terms by now) time when responsible for and maybe do of furniture in who was going they need you their parents in my grand- to treat me to most, that you and that they're their old age. mother's hair dinner, a movie, can't help Japanese, once in a our living room, and shopping. them? That Italians and while. "Where are you can't sac- wanted - espe- Greeks are By the time stoic, you going?" she dusty and rifice a little bit proud of their my birthday said. in return? elderly. They rolled around "1 told you indifferent." Granted, cially the elderly." are valued for at the begin- last week I was Donna Tack not all the their wisdom ning of December, 1 was cooking going out with Mom tonight," I Office Administration every meal, doing every spec of replied. families of the world are the and treated with the utmost laundry, and toiling with every "Oh, OK. Don't worry about "No, It should not be picture-perfect ideals we'd like respect. Growing old is not a to fact, household chore, besides trying me. 1 don't mind sitting here all based on blood. It them be. In most people feared aspect of life in these to go to school and hold down a alone, just and the T.V. would probably classify their cultures. Rather it is an accept- me should be based on part-time job so I could afford to Don't know what I'd do if I didn't family in the "slightly dysfunc- ed passage that brings on new whether it's a loving take the bus. have my television. Guess I'd just tional" category. We all have and rewarding experiences.

I you're know probably saying sit and talk to myself," she said. relationship." our problems, but such is life. They look forward to sharing in to yourself, what's I so bad about Naturally, felt like complete Some people have had to the lives of their grandchildren doing a few dishes and shit and stayed home. After a some deal with abuse and neglect at and great-grandchildren. laundry? year and a half, I finally found a the hands of their parents. So forgive me if 1 can't The average person doesn't backbone and learned to ignore These cases are extreme and in understand the logic of this wake up at five in the morning to her. I'd almost forgotten what it these situations it's obviously up argument. We can't take for make their middle aged uncle a was like to have a social life. to the individual to decide granted the freedom and youth lunch to take to work, then Taking care of the elderly is whether or not they can for- we have because it won't last spend a full day at school, then not all fun and games. There are come home to cook a big dinner hospital and various other med- give. forever. And if we're lucky followed, naturally, by a ton of ical visits to contend with. Single-parent families are enough to have our parents dishes. On top of all this I had to There is a limit to how much a becoming more and more com- alive in their old age, then we stay up until one in the morning child can do to care for an elder- mon in our society. These men should take the time to do for to make sure my grandmother ly relative. I did not anticipate David Purdy and women deserve the highest them just a little bit of what had taken her medication. It's spending my teenage years this Architectm*al Design praises for doing life's most dif- they did for us. this only four hard to keep up on way. ficult job all by themselves, hours sleep a night. "It's a difficult question to against all the odds. And I can't Dina Boni is a second year In March I left school to take Shannon Armstrong is a sec- answer because everyone understand how a child could journalism student who care of my grandfather who was ond year journalism student has a different set of cir- possibly turn this person away aspires to go into broadcast- succumbing to the ravages of who hopes to find her own in theiir time of greatest need. ing when she graduates. emphysema and old age. By apartment soon. cumstances.*' " " " " "

Humber Et Cetera February 2, 1995 News Student wins award at Speedorama

SEAN BALLANTYNE Humber's Marine engine, made in England. . . it is a Staff Writer Mechanics program, full racing engine." upcoming car show in Buffalo Singh's first love is Singh also says that as far as during March. The revs were high at the automechanics and he knows, no one else has ever 'That will give me an idea of

1995 Speedorama, but when the he will be the first to put a Ford Cosworth engine into where I stand. If I could win dust cleared a Humber student say that the designs a mini. three awards, or whatever in the stood among the winners. to his bright red mini His innovation has paid off. States, that would tell me that

The Automotive building at arc far from incon- This outing represents Singh's the car is still competitive. The Exhibition grounds was alive for spicuous. fifth entry into the Speedorama, Buffalo show will... be a brand

three days while mechanics from "Maximum speed each time earning him at least new entry for me and it will be Canada and the U.S. showed off is 160 mph, (256 one award, no less than first the first time showing in the their steel. Among the vintage km/h)" said Singh. place in his class. States." classics and customized hot rods "It can provide Despite his success, Singh Singh added that he had met

was an inconspicuous 1971 Red hot... Paul Singh's 1971 Mini will be 210 horsepower at says that lately he has been won- with the organizers of the show Mini, entered by Humber stu- 8900 revolutions per dering whether or not his design in Buffalo, and they expressed entered in a Buffalo car show. dent Paul Singh. minute. 'The engine is still competitive.. To find out, an interest in seeing his car at PHOTO BY SEAN BALLANTYNE Although enrolled in is a Ford Cosworth he has decided to enter an their show. Dream turns Plans under way to into reality for bring Internet to Plastics Centre Humber students TIM BINGHAM-WALLIS "To set this [Internet access] puter because that's what up would be $5,000 for the you're using in the professional private industry, Faculty Staff Writer HOWARD J. ELMER hardware and $4,000 a year for world, and that's what they're Program Coordinator Marijan If SAC has its way Humber Staff Writer . maintenance," said Technology supposed to be training us for. Fuchs is certain they can live up students will have an on-ramp For the first time, Humber representative Joe DeCastro. Hook noted the college has to their employment promise. to the information highway College students will be gradu- "Right now the equipment granted access to the basic com- "We are building such a good starting next year. ating from the new Canadian can't take it," said DeCastro. "If puter applications course, and is SAC is developing a three- reputation among industry lead- students got access now the "committed to promoting Plastics Training Center as year plan to provide students ers that they are waiting for our computer labs would be Internet access for creative writ- Plastics Engineering with Internet access. The grads each year. Even the swamped. We need more lab ing." Technicians this spring. Internet is the world's largest shorter operators courses are so accessibility. In addition Hook said the The diploma course is the computer network. It accommo- well received that companies "The college hasn't provided college is "committed to the first of its kind in Ontario. dates world-wide electronic to polit- to are complaining that we trained access students for both wiring of new classrooms These grads will be entering a mail, university, government ical and feasibility reasons," said provide both electrical plugs and the people too well. The plas- thriving industry as the best and corporate data banks, and tics center continues to be sup- trained and most practically other information services. "The college hasn't provided access to students ported by industry, in the way skilled technicians available The first step in SAC's plan is for both political and feasibility reasons. The of donated equipment, materi- to introduce a technology fee. anywhere. computers are out of date and the college knows als and the "It will be between $1 and $2 Two years "We are well on our time spent by per student," said SAC It." ago the cen- way to self sufficiency. its executives President Mark Berardo. -Joe DeCastro ter was just a We will be able to run the on the steering "There's over 80,000 part dream. time, full time, and continuing center without funding, committee. DeCastro. "The computers are outlets for students with their Humber education students who could because our programs "We are out of date and the college own laptops to have Internet College was contribute," said Berardo, are in such demand, and well on our knows it. access. chosen from "SAC's plan is to put 50 to 100 we listen to what industry way to self suf- While many Canadian col- Rather than provide comput- among sev- new computers, all hooked up ficiency. We leges and universities offer stu- er resources like the Internet to eral other wants." to the Internet, in rooms vacat- dents access to the Internet, all students, the administration will be able to colleges to ed by the music department. Humber has limited its access. has taken a more selective run the center Marijan Fuchs Hooking up to the Internet is establish a "I would make a considered approach. without fund- relatively cheap when compared training pro- estimate that no less than 800 "We can focus capital on ing, because our programs are to the price of these computers. gram that combined theoretical students are signed up at the resources students could never in such demand, and we listen and practical experience. college," said Vice afford like the digital imaging to what industry wants," Fuchs A steering committee made President of instruction lab," said Hook. "It costs $3 said. up of private industry, labor, Richard Hook. million in capital and first year The plastics industry seems government and the college "Some universities operating costs. to concur. "The Canadian established several programs, and colleges organize While the college contends it Plastics Training Center is a Internet access as a part is among them the two year pro- the cost of purchasing the dream come true for the indus- of what is provided, but I hardware that is slowing the gram which graduates its first try," said Alan Sundeen gener- don't know how they do introduction of the Internet, class this spring. These grads al manager of ITW plastiglide it — the cost is so high," many believe it has more to do can bok forward to jobs in plas- which sent employees for said Director of with the structure of Humber's tics research and development, Computer Services Paul bureaucracy. retaining to the CPTC. "It was quality control, design and Petch "Getting access to the desperately needed in an indus- maintenance with a host of top At the moment "the Internet would have to come try where technology is rapidly flight companies. Internet is offered to stu- out of the department's bud- changing each year. The Center Private companies can also dents, but only to those get," said one computer instruc- fills a need for a work force that rent the facility located on directly involved in com- tor. "For example, if students require constant upgrading." Woodbine Downs Rd. to puter-related subjects," want Internet accounts then the The center, part of the facul- upgrade tfieir employee's skills said Petch. department would have to pay ty of manufacturing and design, Nancy Scolieri, first it." in a classroorn setting. The cen- Information highway... with SAC's for experiment of industry, labor, year Theater Arts student students hope that by ter will also design a work/study help students may be able to "If government and college collab- said, "We use computers enrolling in Humber they can program for their employees, and surf through the oration is a Humber success access every day, for every by-pass commercial servers they as required. story. Internet. course you need a com- are mistaken, "said Petch. solid direction from With PHOTO BY TIM BINGHAM-WALLIS February 2, 1995 Number Et Cetera K News New car insurance plan offered to students CIBC offers competitive rates to drivers who lack years of driving experience

CHRISTY LAVERTY tive for students," said Mark financial products and services," nies charge. of insurance coverage, prices, Berardo, president. said So far response to the new and overall service but if banks Staff Writer SAC McLeod. Although premiums are decid- The bank is using the phone insurance has been good. CIBC are permitted to use their branch One of Canada's largest finan- ed on an individual basis and lines as their primary source of offices were immediately getting systems to sell insurance it could cial institutions is going head to depend on a driver's record, business. Telemarketing service 2,500 to 3,000 calls a day," said hinder the competitive nature of head with personal car insurance McLeod urges students to give "enables us to provide fast McLeod. CIBC has set up a 1- the service they are offering, said companies. their service a try. quotes and provide convenient 800 line as a customer contact to Daly Todd, executive director of The Canadian Imperial Bank The intention to offer lower, service at a low cost," said the insurance division. Consumer Association of of Commerce (CIBC) has joined more competitive premiums is McLeod. Although an efficient Canada. the ranks of insurance companies CIBC's way of capturing a piece On the other end of the approach, CIBC service lacks the But, Liz Armstrong of the battling for consumer insurance personal touch of an insurance Insurance Bureau of Canada dollars. CIBC's insurance service Although CIBC can not guarantee the broker, said Marta Stewart, a does not see mismanagement of was launched this month. lowest rate to everyone, because of the broker at Oakville Insurance confidential client information as Ontario is the test pilot for this Brokers Ltd. a problem. Armstrong noted that new service, but the bank hopes individual nature of premiums, the bank "It's an expensive industry," this type of information is already to extend the service to the rest does not extend their plan to offer noted Stewart. available to those who want it. of the country next year. CIBC is offering lower premi- The establishment of a new Although CIBC can not guar- 'competitive premiums.' ums right now, but Stewart said choice in car insurance is good antee the lowest rate to every- -Rob McLeod that consumers who sign with for consumers said Armstrong. one, because of the individual CIBC insurance may soon find The next major financial insti- nature of premiums, the bank of Canada's vast money-making phone customers talk to a CIBC their premiums will go up. Once tution to branch into the car does not extend their plan to insurance market. In the insurance professional rather claims are made, rates will rise to insurance business will be the offer competitive premiums' said November 1994 pamphlet, the than an insurance broker. The cover what the company has to Toronto Dominion Bank. TD is Rob McLeod, senior advisor, Insurance Bureau of Canada bank has eliminated the middle pay out. Stewart believes that currently waiting for regulatory media relations at CIBC, reported private-sector insurers man," said McLeod, "you are CIBC's initial quote to the con- approval but hopes to be up and Toronto. in Canada generate over $7.8 dealing with the insurance com- sumer may be a one-time deal. running in the next few weeks, For students who have been billion a year in auto insurance pany." CIBC insurance will soon find said a communications represen- hit hard with high premium rates premium. Because there is no broker, they "will be in the same boat as tative for the bank. ;due to their lack of driving expe- "We believe as a financial CIBC insurance is able to elimi- other direct competitors," said Other financial institutions, like rience, a new choice in car insur- institution we can do a better job nate the 10 to 12 per cent com- Stewart. Royal Bank, are not far behind, ance coverage is good news. of satisfying our customers needs mission each year that brokers The service will offer con- said Armstrong. "Anything of this nature is posi- if we provide a full range of and agents at insurance compa- sumers more choice in the way

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On the front page story of the Jan. 26 Humber Et Cetera, Val Hewson and Black History Hyacinth James names were misspelled. We apologize for the error. Month events

RAQUEL M. SCOTT Feb 6: 11:45 and 1:35- guest speakers Alice Newby and Gwen Staff Writer Robinson, 'Social Change: the A wide range of events are African-Canadian Experience' in being organized at Humber's Humanities class. El 35. campuses to celebrate Black Feb. 7: 10 a.m. movie- 'Sugar History Month. Hill' in CAPS; Lakeshore Head of the Intercultural Campus, African Wear Centre, Dalyce Newby, said she Feb. 9: 10 a.m. movie- 'Glory' has been working with a number in CAPS; Lakeshore campus, of people at the Lakeshore and African-Canadian Associations Keelesdale campuses to help Feb. 14: 10 a.m. movie- organize the activities. 'Coming to America' in CAPS The African-Canadian Club is Feb. 15: 10:45, Tribute to also working on its own calendar Ghana in Student Centre of events it will be hosting. Feb. 16: 10 a.m. movie- The President Patricia Banton said a Long Walk Home' in CAPS complete schedule will be posted Feb. 21: 10 a.m. movie- on SAC bulletin boards. 'Power of One' in CAPS; all day Most of the activities will be Art Exhibit behind CAPS; 6-10 free except the ACC Cultural p.m., Blocko in CAPS Show which will cost $7 and Feb. 22: Keelesdale Campus, Movie night at $2 per person. guest speaker Alice Newby and Cultural Show will The Gwen Robinson, 'The Black include rap, reggae, dance and Settlements in Kent County' poetry performances. Books Feb. 23: 10 a.m. movie- related to black heritage will be 'Places in the Heart' in CAPS in the Intercultural on display Feb. 24: 8-10:30 ACC Centre all month long. Cultural Show in E135 lecture EVENTS theatre 2: 10 a.m. movie- Feb. Feb. 28: 10 a.m. movie- the Rim' in CAPS Above 'Malcolm X' in CAPS '/')'• M Number Et Cetera February 2, 1995 News Equipment shortage frustrates students

DAVID MILLAN have more defined roles. been difficult. "I wouldn't imagine that there The demand on video editing Staff Writer "Anytime you introduce any- "Cameras are a constant is a program at Humber College suites will also decrease as this

it takes to iron constant prob- term's first-year Film Too many students and too thing new a while headache and a that couldn't use new equip- and lem," he said. ment," he says. Television students move on to little equipment is adding up to He suggests that However, Film and Television the four advanced Sundance headaches for staff and students camera shortages can student Brandon Cooper fears editing suites, leaving the VHS in Applied and Creative Arts. Video cameras and editing be blamed on high his projects are suffering because editing machines for other jour- student use. "It's not available nalism and multi-media students. studio time are at a premium in of lack of equipment. are trying the audio-video equipment area the reorganization; "It makes you change your Teachers to help by tear is of the school due to increased wear and projects," he said. "You have a staggering due dates for projects, enrollment, equipment failure killing them." back-up plan" in case equipment according to Cummings. This There has been an and lack of facilities. (. Mi/^i*^v^/^^\yfy Students from the Film increase in students and "Anytime you introduce anything new it Television, Journalism and Multi- needing access to takes while to iron out the wrinkles... the Media Programs have been shar- audio-video. a ing two video editing suites and Journalism pro- level of service is improving every day." gram co-ordinator, five functioning video cameras. -Jerry Burt said a Chomyn The result is a shortage of avail- Nancy able time for students to use high number of peo- equipment. ple accepted offers of is unavailable. spreads out demand for equip- Burt In response, many teachers enrollment to the Both and Hatton said ment as opposed to all students plans to alleviate the shortage of are allowing the use of home A shortage of equipment and Journalism Program needing facilities at once. equipment include the purchase equipment to compensate for materials for repair is causing this year, resulting in Chomyn suggested one solu- *^^ ^^^"'°" ^"" of seven or eight new video cam- tion might be to shift program school shortages. students grief who use the appa- °^ ^ "It's been so convenient," said class of students who eras specifically for the journal- start-up dates to improve avail- ratus. -PHOTO BY DAVID MILLAN ism department. first-year student Lauren ____^_____ must vie for cameras ability of school resources. Blankstein, "you hear the horror and editing time. Cummings says new cameras Chomyn said the radio program stories" about availability of out the wrinkles... the level of Chair of Media Studies would "take a lot of the pressure switched the post graduate service is improving every day," school equipment." Michael Hatton said more new off by freeing up more camera course on a January to Chomyn said. Equipment manager Jerry equipment would be beneficial time for other students on the September schedule this year in Radio and Television Co-ordi- Chomyn says that reorganization for many programs at Humber, present equipment. The new order to take advantage of extra nator Rory Cummings said has improved service in the but says that budget restraints cameras should arrive before the studio time available in the sum- acquiring replacement parts has audio-video area, as staff now limit what Humber can buy. end of the term. mer. CALLING Our Lawyers Are Nervous... You Will Be Amazed! ALL JERKS

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EDITORS: Edna Williston and Michelle Dorgan 675-3111 Ext. 4514 Culture Clubs: Talking sex Tvith Sue An ethnic mix the Concourse from noon to The Etobicoke Health MARYAN FLORIO meringue. MICHELLE MATSDORF That same search for a good 1:30 p.m. She will answer any Department, and Planned Staff Writer Staff Writer time can also be found in the questions students may have at Parenthood will be on hand to Afro-Caribbean Club. the end of the show. answer students' questions, and Humber College's cultural "We are not a cult or a Sex expert Sue Johanson will Johanson is a public health have literature available for clubs, such as the Humber clique, we're a club trying to attraction nurse who started one of the first inquiring minds. be the main on Latin Club and the Afro- have fun with our heritage," birth control clinics, which oper- The health department will appeal to stu- Valentine's Day when Health Caribbean Club says Patricia Banton, president dents of all ethnic Services hosts a day dedicated to ated out of Don Mills Collegiate focus on sexually transmitted dis- backgrounds. of the Afro-Caribbean Club. clinic eases, "Making it... Safer." in North York. The was while Planned Parenthood The The club is only one of Humber Latin The event, which will run after hours, will focus on birth control. several such organizations Club boasts a take place from 11 a.m. sponsored by the As well, the Gays and at Humber that tries to membership of to 2 p.m. in the North York health Lesbians of Humber will have a unite students who share about 80, and the heritage, while Concourse, is being held department. booth set up with representatives same according to dif- She is best known from the gay and lesbian com- encouraging others of to promote the impor- the president, ferent cultures to join. tance of communication for her "Talk Sex munity. Manuel With a membership of and caring in healthy With Sue" program The Health Centre is using the Linares, a pre- 35, the club is still on the relationships. on Rogers Cable theme "Making it. ..Safer," university stu- smalt side, but going strong, "We are promoting television on because they want to emphasize dent, there are Manuel Linares, as the students involved are healthy sexuality Thursday nights. the importance of safety in any members that and Latin Club Pres> faithful members. Banton She also hosts a live relationship. are not even of improving communica- Sex expert Sue ident. admits it's not often they will Latin American Photo by tion in relationships. Johanson. phone-in program "We really want to focus on see a non-Caribbean stu- background. ^^^^fAaryanFlorlo What better day to do Courtesy photo "Sunday Night Sex the fact that a healthy sexual dent at one of their meet- In fact, this than on Valentine's by Jim Allen Show With Sue," relationship involves caring and ings, but curiosity will some- ""'^"" ^—^''" Linares said most of the Day," said Irene Bond, a broadcast on Q107 communicating, " said Jones. times lead club is made up of people to Health Counsellor at the Health and AM 640. "One of the breakdowns that them from other cultures. He investigate. Centre. Starting two weeks prior to leads to pregnancy is when peo- attributes this mostly to the No sur- Health Services said they are Valentine's Day, the Health ple don't communicate and dis- students who are in the prise there, using the theme "Making Centre will position white boxes cuss where, when, and how International Marketing in with riveting with red hearts at various loca- they're going to do it," she said. it... Safer" because it applies to Latin America course. In lectures or everyone. tions around campus. The boxes Health Services is putting this way they can learn the discussions "It's not just about sex, it's will have slots in them, enabling together a Health Relationship language, as well as become on different about being protected from sexu- students to insert anonymous Quiz Centre, where a relation- accustomed to the culture. subjects such ally transmitted diseases, date questions they may have for ship quiz will be available for stu- The Latin Club tries to as affirmative Involve as many students rape, and having safe emotional Sue. They will be situated at sta- dents to fill out. Patricia Banton, action that into their activities as possi- relationships," said Marg Anne tions such as the Health Centre, The questions in the quiz are President of Afro- one can par- ble by holding dances and Jones, a Counsellor at Health Caps, The Pipe, and the Student designed to help students assess American Club. ticipate in, or their recent three-day expo- Services. Athletics area. the quality of their relationships, Photo by the chance to sition, which offered wares Maiyan Florio listen to guest "We're hoping this day will Health Services will empty out said Jones. as jewelry, beautiful ..i such speakers like provide an opportunity for stu- the boxes just before Feb. 14, By filling it out, students will wool sweaters and ruck- Dudley Laws, a famous dents to ask questions, clarify and display the best questions on be able to determine whether sacks. Canadian black activist. concerns, and see what various bulletin boards around their relationships are good or For those with lots of ener- As Banton insists proudly, resources are available in the the college. bad, or if there are any warning the Humber Latin club gy, "We don't look at it from a community," she said. Several organizations will set signs they should notice. offers lessons in traditional Caribbean perspective, we look Johanson will be speaking in up booths around the Concourse. dances such as salsa and from a world perspective."

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I see, is to drop out of me, thus, I couldn't get it updated.

school for a day and "Would it be possible to print me out a new bank

then re-enroll the next morning. I actually went and visit- book?" I asked, not quite using that friendly a question. For a while there, I'd forgotten that I still belong to a ed my bank. Together, we decided that I would sign name on bank. my Now for the sake of simplicity and to avoid any possi- a slip of paper so that she could match it up to my signa- I'm sure you've gone through a similar ordeal. With ble lawsuits, I've decided not to name my financial insti- ture from, oh about, 1984. Unfortunately, this didn't go the advent of automatic teller machines, payment by tution. Let's just say that its initials just might spell out as smoothly as you might have thought. It seems that in Interac cards and 30-minutes or free pizza places (the Can't Imagine Being Convenient. 1984 I hadn't quite mastered my signature yet. Bottom latter having nothing to do with the first two but a great Well, it might! line - the teller thought I was impersonating someone advent nonetheless), most of us have found going to the So I've entered the CIB-I mean, bank and we're look- else. bank inconvenient. ing at the lineup for Space Mountain. Now, I ask you: Why anyone would want to brag about the amount I still, however, do belong to a financial institufion, WHY is it that everyone still seems to prefer human of money I have is clearly beyond me„ but I suppose the and it's nice to know that they are still interested in keep- tellers to bank machines? bank has policies it must follow. ing correspondence with me. ^^ Is it because human tellers are: (a) considerably slow- Together, we decided that I break out into a cold "Mr. Pasternak," the letter began, "This is to inform er, (b) much more rude, or (c) people are such scum sweat and show the teller every single piece of identifica- you that you have not updated your bank book at any that they need any form of human interaction they can tion I've collected over 21 years, including my embar- time during the past six months. Please visit your branch possibly find. rassing Canada's Wonderland 1991 Season Pass and within the next two weeks or a $8 service charge will be There. I'm much better now. Dominion "Cookie Club" card. This, combined with the deducted from your account. Thank you." After 10 minutes of nervously waiting in line, I decide fact that there are now about 83 people waiting in line Really, I have tried to update my book in the past to use my borderiine journalistic skills to investigate and behind me, is enough evidence for the teller to accept Honest. I even tried to use one of those 'Instant Update' get right to the bottom of the matter (some may call it my identity and print up a new bank book. machines. Unfortunately, I couldn't maneuver my book butting in line). It seems that a 148-year-old is chatting "Oh, by the way," she mentions as I prepare to into the machine properly and it came out looking like with the one teller on duty (it's lunch hour) about the leave. "There's a $9 service charge for replace- origami. best way to withdraw the $43.18 he has invested in his ment passbooks." And you just know going into the bank in person is life savings. Yeah, I know. I didn't want the update in the almost always murder. The hours they're open are clear- Pappy finally opts for all the money to be paid out in first place. If I hadn't been so intent on dropping ly posted on the door: slim and none. Being a student quarters and it's my turn. I tiry to be as diplomatic as pos- out of school and saving $8, I might not have lost and working part-time, I'd love to drop in sometime sible with the teller, considering the circumstances. $9. But what could I possibly do? between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., but reality stopped me "Look, toots," I begin ever so gracefully. "So I got this It could be worse. It could have been the gov- from doing so. Even the convenience of staying open letter in the mail about updating my bank book. Can we ernment. " " "

M Humber Et Cetera Febniary 2, 1995 Lifestyles omensI Televisioti Network Humber Approved/

USALAZAR since women make up a large Btaff Writer share of the television audience, something like 51 per cent." Then she added, the idea of Talk television the rise A Humber Et Cetera poll on an all female network may alien- shows the Women's Television ate men from watching. Network has succeeded in its Walters. "Some of these psychiatrists Because of the shortage of MARK HOLMES goal of targeting both male and Although Rap City is labeled that appear could in fact be female producers, directors and Staff Writer female viewers. as a "video show," Walters says actors, who like the centre stage writers in both film and televi- "It's basically women's pro- With innovative programming the show expands far beyond the and whatever they say is usually sion, Curling said it's very gramming," said Gord Donald, a and intriguing discussions, televi- realm of music. Combined with geared towards the type of pro- important to have a media outlet first-year Multi-Media Specialist sion talk shows have captured in-depth interviews and discus- gram that it is, " he said. for women. student. "But I think there's a and stimulated the minds of sions, the show strives to educate Still, talk shows represent a "1 just wish there was another male market for it. thousands of people across the audience on the culture of vehicle in which many people way to put more women's pro- The poll, conducted over four North America. rap. During this age of height- are able to vent their emotions gramming on the regular main- days at Humber's North cam- In Canada, a total of 22 talk ened awareness, people require and feelings. These shows repre- stream channels, rather than this pus, showed that from 65 ran- shows are currently in produc- more than Just a video jockey sent a forum in which people ghettoized approach of all- domly selected faculty members tion. This steady rise in the num- throwing out countless amounts simply pick up the telephone and female or all-male channels," and students, an equal number ber of talk shows is evidence that of videos. speak freely without anyone ever she said of males and females had heard society has become more and "We like to educate people on knowing who they are. Ruth McLean, Chair about or seen WTN, more dependent on this medi- hip hop culture, all different "A lot of people feel as if they Professional Development/ i know it's a network um. aspects, whether it be the art have lost the ability to affect the Academic Computing, said she designed for women, by women During the last decade the for- work to books or to seminars world around them. Talk shows had mixed opinions. "I think it's and for all women,"' said Jarrod mat and programming has going on," said Walters. allow individuals the opportunity important for women to have a Thorne, a male student who changed in order to keep pace "It's a lot more than just the to do this, while still remaining voice, but the big test of the net- began the Electronics with the demands of the viewer. music. We do features on artists. anonymous to the public," said work's success will depend on Engineering program this year. Shows such as CITY-TV's Lunch We get into artists' heads and dis- Mark Schoemberg, director of viewership and the need for a "It's a good thing because they Television produce the type of cuss issues that pertain to soci- the theatre program at Humber's woman's outlet." (the women) get to use their show that directly reflects the ety, " he said. Lakeshore campus. Many of the male respon- viewpoint in programming hectic lifestyle of the 1990s. Although there is more of a Further reasoning for the suc- dents understood the need for a instead of just always hearing a "Our show is a wacky high trend towards more interactive cess of these programs is that "" female network. male viewpoint. energy live show and our inter- and informative programming there is at least one show that "I think women have to net- One of seven new Canadian views are based on pop culture the traditional panel style talk every individual can identify with work and communicate and specialty channels launched Jan. human interest and self help," show is still alive and well. Its and as long as that happens peo- learn from each other and if that 1, 1995, WTN aims to create says Holly Gillamders, produc- success is based on people's ple will continue to tune in. network serves that purpose, programming for women, by tion co-ordinator for Lunch desire to indulge in lives other "Every woman can identify that's a good idea," said Steven women Women's roles in Television. than their own. with the woman who will get up Gibson a second-year relation Similar only in interview for- "A lot of people like to watch here tonight and say that 'my ships, student in the mat to the traditional talk shows people's emotions, pure raw husband cheated on me' or 'my ul ti-media such as the Oprah Winfrey emotions that come out on talk son has come out and said that specialist Show, LT is unique in its method shows, such as tears, screaming he's gay'," said Bryan. p r o - of interacting with their audience. or whatever," said Wendy Bryan even cites the conver- gram. "There's no other show like Bryan, associate producer for the sational nature as a reason for this where you have silly little Shirley Show. the continued success of pro- games and karaoke, so although "1 think a lot of people like to grams such as the (Shirley our interviews can be quite sit around and say 'see my life Show). heavy the show still has that light isn't so bad.' It provides an "The language is really simple tone to it, " said Gillamders escape for a lot of people, "said almost pedestrian, very plain, Although this type of format is Bryan. uncomplicated, monosyllabic," relatively new in Canada, People will always be drawn she said. Gillamders believes that more to talk shows due to the self-ful- As viewer friendly as they may shows such as LT will only bene- filling nature that almost every- be, some feel that talk shows business, politics, fit the viewer. one of them attempts to accom- tend to go too far and instead of entertainment, sci- "If a certain topic doesn't turn plish. The role of the psychiatrist stimulating their minds they sick- ence and technolo- you on, such as sex, you can still on many talk shows allows the en them. gy have, and will continue, to be tune in and catch quick little viewer the opportunity to see "They're too personal. I really David EUement, a first-year showcased. news segments, so there's a lot solutions made to the specific don't care whether someone's a Civil Engineering student put it According to WTN, the ability of different aspects that would problem. virgin or not or whether some another way, "Maybe it could to touch and enrich the lives of make its appeal more wide "On a lot of talk shows they guy believes in aliens. I've got answer a lot of the questions women from all walks of life wiU range, " she said. start off with a problem, then enough of my own problems," that women are addressing, that be possible, since programming Due to the array of on air per- they bring a therapist in and said Angela Farenza, an office they normally wouldn't see on will reach over five million sonalities and its interactive pro- leave the audience off on a high administration student at Canadian households. another channel. gramming. Breakfast Television note. People want to see solu- Humber. But first-year Electronics Jacqueline Cook, WTN's vice- and Lunch Television become tions," she said. "I try not to watch them and Engineering student Ferny president of Marketing explains, more than just an hour long Although, many people do when I do it's just to pass the Ferreira disagreed. "I don't viewership is not restricted to show for many of its viewers. acknowledge there are those that time by and not because I'm women. agree with having a channel 'There are those that live in do rely on talk shows some spe- actually interested in what any of specifically for women as "The station will try to target cialists group homes or senior citizen are quick to question the them have to say, " she said. opposed to both sexes. 1 think a wide cross-section of people, homes that are not in contact authority of those psychiatrists Stephen Cole however, a first that's sexist. both male and female singles with their families, so we become that appear on your favorite talk year business student at Humber Carl Eriksen, Dean of Applied and family members, who will their families," said Oliver show. disagrees. Arts, said he was struck by the learn and benefit from program- "1 Walters, on air personality for "People like to observe other think they're great. I love viewpoint that women have a ming from a woman's perspec- Breakfast and Lunch Television people's faults and say 'thank coming home from school turn- different, and in some ways, tive," said Cook. as well as host for Rap City. god that that's not me," said a ing on the television and finding richer culture than men. "I think Nicole Curling, a first-year call "They would us up and psychiatrist at Toronto General out about other people's prob- if some of those values can be Film and Television student said, say 'you're going out of town, hospital who did not want to be lems. They provide a great way transferred through this channel, "I heard that their (WTN's) man-

to . you're not going be on the named. .. to escape from your own trou- I think it will be very helpful," he date was geared to making pro- show, where did you go'?" said bles". sakj. gramming more representative February 2, 1995 Humber Et Cetera

Cost of birth control doubles for students

As of Jan. 30, birth control is clinic price to universities and MELANIE D. PAYNE ^' no longer a package, accord- colleges. said ever since Staff Writer $7 Carr ing to Health Services. The staff they started the program of offer- said, they regret they will no ing affordable birth control, they Planned Parenthood of longer be able to take new pre- have had each pharmaceutical Ontario fears sexually active stu- scriptions for the pill at the previ- company one by one pull out on dents cannot afford high cost ous price. them. birth control. The new price of the birth "It's so expensive already, Humber Health Services will control pills will be $14 a pack- why would they do that to stu- longer provide students with no age. Health Services dents, who low cost birth control pills, fol- say they will honour are the ones lowing the decision by pharma- the established pre- who use the ceutical companies to re-evalu- " scription until the products, ate their policy of selling clinic end of the semester. said Devi priced birth control pills. "I think the rea- Missir, a is factor in "Cost a major sons, the pharma- General Arts accessibility, especially when stu- ceutical companies and Science dents have tuition and other discontinued was student. expenses to pay for," said Maja the pressure from /'Morepeo- Regehr, Program Manager of Photo by retail pharmacies," Meianie D. Payne pie are going Planned of Ontario. ^^^~'^~ Parenthood said Mary Carr, a are concerned with the "We counsellor from Health Services. impact that cost has whether on Throughout Ontario pharma- people will choose to use birth ceutical companies have cut off control," said Regehr. the supply of birth control at a SI Number Et Cetera February 2, 1995 Strike

Toronto Students support walkout

nized by the Canadian Students said they arc out- ating next year, but what about pared to follow the march to RENEE DESJARDINS Federation of Students in reac- raged that social programs when my sister wants to go to U Ryerson. "Unfortunately, some- times a students try to turn a Staff Writer tion to a proposed federal plan encompass only two per cent of of T in a few years," said Robyn, few that could result in tuition fees the debt but are the first thing to a U of T student. "My parents worthy cause into their own and A crowd of more than 4,000 doubling. Lloyd Axworthy, be cut. Many said the govern- are going to have to look at her that is when we have problems." students gathered in downtown Federal Minister of Human ment should target Industry and tell her they can't afford to At the end of the day, police Toronto to support a Canada- Resources, has outlined an rather than those most vulnera- send her." said the crowd was very ordcriy wide strike against proposed Income Contingency Plan that ble. High-school students at the and there were few problems. increases to tuition fees. would allocate more money for Some students said they rally showed concern over their Police said the only problems Students walked from student loans. Many student believed that families may not future. they experienced were students University of Toronto to Ryerson leaders say the debt students be able to send all their children "I interested in going to am tying up traffic during a march where student leaders would face upon graduation to school. university and I happen to be of down Yonge St. and a few inci- addressed the crowd as they would discourage many people "I'm okay because I'm gradu- the economic group that doesn't dents of drunkenness. prepared to go to Nathan Phillips from pursuing education. have enough for a BA, an MA and There were more than 40 Square. Mark Bcrardp, Humber According to a reaction paper by PhD and have money left over. 1 i don't like the police officers supervising the Students' Association Council the Humber College Faculty am not keen on the idea of pay- rally and making sure there were president, spoke briefly at the Union, a two-year program idea of education ing back a half a million dollars no serious problems. Ryerson rally. Two busses car- could cost upwards of $40,000 by the time I'm finished," said According to statements ried about 70 Humber students including the cost of travel, being restricted to Brenden Bruick, a 17- year-old released by the CFS, turnout to the protest at Ryerson. books, food and school supplies. high-school student. "I don't like tliose with money across Canada was lower than Student Lydia Mazzuto said: "I don't think poor or even the idea of education being expected. The largest rally was in "If we don't do something now, middle class people will be able to burn, and I thinlc restricted to those with money to Montreal where more than they are going to (push) through to afford it (education)," said bum, and I think it is going to be it 8,000 students gathered to with these proposals which are Diya Nijhowe, a U of T student is going to be the downfall of this country." protest. very damaging, not just to edu- "In the end only people with the downfall of this Metro and campus police cation but to UI and welfare. We really rich parents wiU be able to were there to keep order and Many of the students who rallies said the low have a very strong voice as stu- afford it" country." prevent any problems. attended the dents and as supporters of stu- "Kraft dinner is not a food "We just want to make sure turnout did not discourage them. dents. We have a responsibility group" read one day-glo yellow everything goes as smoothly as "Students are united and we to ourselves and our future by sign in the crowd echoing the —Brenden Bruick possible," said Sergeant Martin are not going to back down," showing up here." poverty many students said they Mason of 52 Division yelled protesters as the day came The student strike was orga- feel while going to school. Community Patrol, as he pre- to a close. February 2, 1995 Humber Et across Canada

More than 4,000 students gather in the streets of iTbronto protesting Lloyd Axworthy's planned cuts to post-secondary education.

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of these boards which have cific initiative either from inside Berardo said he had noticed in the recent past have since left LAUREN BLANKSTEiN broader responsibilities. Multi- or outside council is required to there wasn't a Chinese club last the school. Staff writer culturalism, he said, falls under organize multi-cultural events semester. However, he added "Sometimes with the student the heading of academic and since there is no longer one per- that the vice-president's job is to clubs, the people who are the social concerns. son whose sole area of responsi- promote clubs, not to look for executives are in their graduating Chinese New Year was not Under the new council, a spe- bility is multiculturalism. them. year and there's no one to take recognized at Humber College Berardo said students should the reins and form a club," said this year. The occasion fell take advantage of the Newby. between the cracks of the Intercultural Center which can Both Newby and Shin agree school's bureaucracy, and stu- help them form a club. that number's large Chinese dents were simply not interested. "There's a problem with the population should be the source For the formation of student cultural base not coming for- of a lot of student interest in ^ organizations, students must take ward. That is what the Chinese cultural activities. the initiative and approach the Intercultural Center is for and the First-year accounting student student council, said Dalyce students should go down and May Chan said she would like to Newby, co-ordinator of the use that center," said Berardo. "If see a club for Chinese students. Intercultural Center. But this they go down there, I'm almost She said she doesn't know how year, unlike last, Chinese stu- positive they could get some- to start one and doesn't have dents did not form a club. As a thing started." • enough Chinese friends to help result no event to observe the Chun Shin, who teaches in organize it. Chinese New Year was initiated. the technology department and "If there were groups of peo- "They just didn't come for- took part in Chinese club events ple wanting to do that, then I ward, that's all," said Students' in past years said, the school would join them," she said. Association Council President should initiate these clubs since If faculty initiated it, said Mark Berardo. students come and go while staff Valerie Hewson, administrative Although student apathy is a are constant members of the col- assistant to the vice-president of major factor, there are other rea- lege community. educational and faculty services, sons. Newby said one reason the it would no longer be a student Glancing at her calendar, RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR: A dragon head used for the tradi- club doesn't exist this year is that club, it would be a college club. Newby said there were many tional lion dance. members who participated in it Dalyce Newby said although more events planned last year at PHOTO BY LAUREN BLANKSTEIN staff are permitted to take on the Humber. She said this year's responsibility, most faculty mem- student council eliminated the bers have neither the time nor ^^multicultural directorship, the the resources. section of the council which Year of the golden pig "For the Chinese, there's fac- assured that there were funds ulty or staff that are here," she allocated for cultural events. Christianity, associate with it in stay at home or visit with friends LAUREN BLANKSTEIN said, "...they could get the stu- Berardo, former vice-president a strictly cultural sense, said May and family. They don't want to Staff Writer dents^ organized, but they don't and now president of SAC, Chan, a first-year accounting take the chance of sofnething necessarily know the (Chinese) explained that he and past pres- student. going wrong on that day students." ident Nino D'Avolio, restructured This Chinese New Year ush- New Year's began the eve of because if it does, it means bad Newby also said it's important the council. In the past there ers in the year of the golden pig. Jan. 30 and will extend over a luck for the coming year. to allow students to develop an were 15 directorships, each hav- The golden pig, one of the ani- two week period ending Feb. On New Year's day Chinese organization in the way they ing a specific area of responsibili- mals represented in the Chinese 14. People pray to Buddha on traditionally eat vegetarian want, "rather than taking pro- ty, he said. One of those direc- 12 year cycle, in which each that day to thank him for his foods, said Ip. "We don't eat gramming and imposing it on torships was concerned with year is represented by an animal protection over the last year, meat because we don't want to them." multicultural affairs. with a specific significance, sym- said Nancy Ip, a Chinese kill life on that day." This, she But in certain cases, it is being Berardo said the 15 individual bolizes wealth. This year, Canadian who has lived in explained, would be another done. With help from the directorship's were eliminated according to Chinese belief, is Toronto for 30 years. bad omen. Intercultural Center, Kwame and in their place four different supposed to be a good one. The next day at temple The traditional lion dance, Attakora-Gyan, a part-time "super" boards were created; For Buddhists, in China this Buddhists pray again, but this where people dance with what counsellor has stepped forward each for athletics, entertain- is the most important holiday of time it is to ask Buddha to looks like a giant dragon's head, and has taken on the responsibil- ment, residence, and academic the year. To them, it has reli- watch over them in the coming is one more tradition that ity of starting, for the first time at and social concerns. There are gious significance whereas the year. This day, Jan. 31, is a day ensures good luck in the year Humber, an African students •Aone or two people heading each other religious groups, such as of rest when Chinese Buddhists ahead, said Ip. organization. African students meet New club possibilities

MICHAEL MILLER arrive at solutions." students from Africa have an African students should make educational background that Staff Writer the college aware of problems "has the tendency to encourage A group of African students at they've encountered in the col- (an) authoritarian environment Humber met last week to share lege environment so something and also reduce individual initia- common experiences and can be doris to help solve them, tives." * explore the possibility of forming he said. The group would also give a permanent group. "The college has the ethical newer students a place to come 'The objective of this meeting and social responsibility to for advice when they are facing is not to define (the group)," ensure that all students have difficulties, either in school or meeting co-chair Kwami access to the resources and sup- adapting to a new culture in gen- African Humber students meet to discuss the possibility of forming Attakora-Gyan told the students port they need for successful eral. They could benefit from an African club. at the meeting held Wednesday achievement of (African stu- students who have already faced PHOTO BY MICHAEL MILLER ^Jan. 25 in the Intercultural dents') educational goals," said those same dilemmas, the coun- concentrating contacting oth- Centre, room AlOl. He said it Attakora-Gyan. selor said. on At the next meeting the group ers and bringing them out to the will brainstorm ideas for will be up to the students to If students formed a perma- Co-chair Dalyce Newby, co- what decide on a direction in the com- nent entity, he said, the college ordinator of the Intercultural next meeting, which will be on type of organization they want Wednesday Feb. 8 at 11:45 a.m. this to be, they ing weeks. would have a way to get a mes- Centre said this meeting was far and where want in AlOl. it to there. Attakora-Gyan, who is a sage to African students. At the more successful than one held in go from •counselor at Humber, said he same time students could better November, at which only one Newby and Attakora-Gyan Anyone interested in attend- say there are at least African ing hopes to create "an opportunity voice their own suggestions to student showed up. Eleven stu- 200 should contact Dalyce students at Humber, represent- in or for African students to meet to the college. dents attended this meeting. Newby AlOl Kwami ing about 20 different nations. Attakora-Gyan in discuss their problems (and) According to Attakora-Gyan For now the students will be D128. " " Sm NumberE.nT¥Rjnmm&jiTEt Cetera February 2, 1995

EDITORS: KATHRYN BAILEY AND FIONNA BOYLE 675-3111 ext. 4514 Leaving the boys at home

Mary-Louise lesbian who constantly falls in voking and entertaining film. Melrose Place and Beverly DARREN SURETTE Barrymore and Parker (The Client, Fried Green love with straight women. Drew By way of circumstance, the Hills 90210 Staff Writer Tomatoes, and Bullets Over Barrymore plays Holly - a dan- three women find themselves The film's musical score is

Boys On The Side is a movie Broadway), develop a rapport in ger-seeking knockout blonde. travelling together from New excellent, and the artists, in keep- that starts off slowly, but gradual- this tale of cross-country female Add a conservative real estate York City to California. Each ing with the film, are entirely ly develops substance. bonding. agent played by Mary-Louise woman is running from some- female. The repertoire includes Veteran actress Whoopi Goldberg pulls off a good per- Parker, and you have the formu- thing. For Goldberg's character, songs by The Indigo Girls,

Goldberg, former child star Drew formance in the role of Jane - a la for what is a very thought-pro- it's a love affair gone bad. For Melissa Etheridge, Annie Barrymore, an abusive relation- Lennox, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl ship. And for Parker, infection Crow and The Pretenders. with the HIV virus. The producers successfully The ensuing clash of personal- utilize the music to foreshadow ities from the characters and and allude to events, and surpris- events portrayed results in a ingly even managed to make movie that affects every emotion Whoopi Goldberg sound credible in your body, from thundering as a singer. laughter to sorrowful anguish. Like many Hollywood movies. The storyline of Boys On The Boys On The Side has a few Side resembles that of Thelma weak points (some commercial- and Louise. Both films depict ism, a bit of questionable acting, women dealing with vast social and a touch of cliche). But the

issues, while at the same time, movie forgoes a lot of its negative discovering individual qualities characteristics with the generally about each other. strong performances and the But the film is not about any timeliness of events. one specific issue. It's about real With Valentine's Day coming

life problems perceived by and up. Boys On The Side is a good affecting women. Issues with film for you sensitive guys out Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker and Drew Barrymore in Boys On The Side, directed by — which women deal every day there to take your girlfriends to. Herbert Ross. courtesy photo far from the superficial worlds of They'll be supremely impressed.

Jazzing up Humber music MASCIA GORi Humber, the students are open Blasting off Staff Writer to any number of fields. Some become teachers, songwriters Excitement levels are high as or create their own bands. number's music department "You get a lot more work Toronto's Radioblaster deals with stress prepares for a new year of because people see you and its they remember you," said spectacular performances in COLIN PURSER Dave Larson, and guitarist/singer our lives where we had nothing Jazz Studies program. Sexton. Derek Tokar are trying to make to do. We just started to go to Staff Writer The Humber Theatre will be Other students choose their mark while juggling both concerts and stuff a lot." because they like the hosting the sultry sounds of jazz Humber Toronto band Radioblaster's jobs and school work. She says after a while they from some of the rising talents idea that they can play all day. poppy, alternative sound has "Derek goes to Ryerson, I go decided to pick up some instru- in the music industry. "I came here because 1 been getting a lot of publicity to U of T, and Dave works," says ments and learn how to play. For over 20 years Humber's wanted to become a better lately. De Guzman. "It's totally stressful. According to De Guzman, Jazz Studies program has been player and saturate myself in a After being featured in E[;e Dave usually takes care of the what first got them interested was putting on monthly concerts to musical environment," said Magazine and in a Toronto Sun business. It's kind of hard on us the emergence of the Halifax promote its talent. The program Burak Ceylon, another mem- article, the band says they are because Derek and I don't have band Sloan. Radioblaster had lasts three years and the stu- ber of Blue Jackets Required. pleased with fast they've time to talk to anybody." seen a few shows and fell in love dents are immersed in every "The instructors are great, how noticed. She says she had to drop a with them. aspect of jazz. In the next four (but) the facilities aren't. We been course because it was too really quite months audiences will have the don't have enough pianos, not "I don't know if it has anything much, "They weren't opportunity to enjoy not only enough space," said Peter to do with the fact that we try to working a full time job with known yet," says De Guzman. "It traditional jazz, but jazz-orient- Sweeney, a piano student. know other bands," said guitarist was one of their second shows. ed choir, Latin and acoustic "We're moving next year so it Maritess De Guzman. "We've "Hopefully we're not We started in Brampton and saw performances. should be better. been getting noticed a lot more that kind of hype band them in a piddly little club. We "We concentrate on perfor- The Music program will be decided to go to London, than we expected. We try to go where people hear the mance," said program co-ordi- moving to the Lakeshore cam- to their shows and get to know Guelph and Kingston to see nator Eddie Sossin. "We get pus in the summer to new facil- them. Basically we become name and say, 'Oh yeah them. They were doing a univer- students from university that do ities. friends, colleagues, whatever. I've heard of them,' but sity tour so we followed them. not get any jazz experience One of the unique aspects of so Bands have definitely been help- That's when we had just started." you don't If they come to Humber. the Music program is the facul- know ing us out." The band had once consid- Altogether there are 275 stu- ty's professionalism. All are they've actually De Guzman, who describes heard ered expanding, but the close- dents who are playing and practising jazz performers their music as very "radio-friend- you." ness between members made practising all year for the pcifor- whose talents are highlighted in ly," says she doesn't even really - them reconsider. mances. the monthly concerts as they Maritess De Guzman understand why they have been "I don't know if any one of us "I like the opportunity to lead their students to sensation- getting the amount of publicity school and playing in a band. would have joined a band on our play all day with all kinds of al performances. they have. "Derek is pretty stressed too. own. It has always been sort of a musicians all the time," said In the past, these perfor- bass student Jim Sexton. mances have had famous "Maybe it's just that hype He's finished (school) this year, friend thing," says De Guzman. In February, the concert's Canadian jazz musicians take thing, and hopefully we're not but I think he's going to extend it "We always talked about get- theme is vocal and Latin night, part such as pianist Hagood that kind of hype band where and take one more year." ting another guitarist. But we followed by acoustic ja2z in Hardy, guitarist Ed Bickert and people hear the name and say, Radioblaster members have knew that would be impossible March and a mix in April. vibraphonist Peter Appleyard. 'Oh yeah I've heard of them,' but been together for a year and a because it wouldn't be the same.

"It opens your mind to dif- The music department you don't know if they've actually half, are originally from We wouldn't do it on purpose, Invites everyone to these ferent musical experiences," enjoy heard you. It's kind of weird. I Mississauga. They say what got but the last member would have Coffin, student concerts. The cost is said Scan a and $5 for don't know, it could even be our them started was boredom. definitely felt left out. We're all adults, part of a feature group of stu- $3 for students and name, and there's always talk "We had all known each other way too close." dents from the music program seniors. Children under 12 are when there's a girl in the band," from high school," says De If you feel like giving them a called Blue Jackets Required, a admitted free. she said. Guzman. "Dave and Derek had listen, Radioblaster will be play- funk, R&B and rock band. For more Information call While playing around known each other since public ing at the Rivoli on Feb. 3 with Once graduated from (416) 675-3111 Ext. 4427. Toronto, De Guzman, drummer school. It was basically a time in bands Rusty and Made. )

February 2, 1995 Humber Et Cetera CMTERT^iM^^EMT RANQ W RA¥E Van Halen: getting

FIONNA BOYLE Entertainment Editor trie Balance right eneration X. Never have two words filled me with so much con- include "Amsterdam," a bang-on is a heavier, and instantly memo- tempt and loathing. The "Gcn-X" phenomena is KENT MOORE tune that contributes to the dark- rable track which includes nothing more than a marketing ploy gone way, way Staff Writer er theme of the album, yet still Hagar's intelligent lyrics that bor- out of control. I refuse to be a part of It. including the traditional back-up der on the mythological. The The whole concept is just one collosal gimmick designed to Everything seems to be vocals from Eddie and Michael chorus sticks in your mind long brainwash the twcntysomething set Into believing they fit Into hunky-dory in the music business Anthony. after listening to the track. some sort of uniform package. I am sick and tired of being right now. David Lee Roth is as "Aftershock" will probably be The only problem with the lumped in with some stereotypical version of the masses, espe- bald as a baby's album is cially when I have little in common with them besides my age. butt, and making Michael labels for clothes, not people. To coin a phrase, are about as much Anthony. The Advertising execs and promotional gurus dictate to anyone money in music as way the album under the age of 30 will listen, what and they should who who a part-time is recorded, (or shouldn't) like. Last time i checked, a person's taste was her Canadian Tire one can hear own personal preference and not something that had to receive employee. Even Anthony's bass a stamp of approval from others. However, it is encouraging to better, Van Halen licks much know that there are some people in the twentyish age bracket has finally released clearer than on who are capable of thinking for themselves, and don't subscribe a new album. previous to this whole Generation X thing. Unfortunately, many still do. Arguably the albums. It pioneers of party begins to show rock, Van Halen Anthony's limi- has returned with tations as a Clotet P\ii[ CoUint \?m Balance - an album bass player. that has a more However, any-

serious theme to it, one who can I don't consider myself, nor do I have any burning desire to Van Halen - (from left) Mike Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Alex and being at times keep up with be, a part of the so-called X generation. I don't own any flan- Eddie Van Halen - do a fine BalanceAng act on their tenth album. almost conceptual. COURTESY PHOTO Eddie Van nel. 1 wasn't terribly impressed with Reality Bites. I can barely ^^"^^"^ From first note to — ^^"^""~" Halen's guitar tolerate grunge. 1 despise the word "slacker." Nothing other last, I found myself a little sur- the next single, with one of work should get a nod for effort. than my ears is pierced on my body. I think Douglas Coupland prised at this change from the Eddie's^ most melodic guitar solos It's great to see a group of novels are overrated. 1 believe Kurt Cobain was a selfish, usual "kick ass" rock and roll that in years. The song prompts an musicians - who aren't pathetic heroin addict who cheated his daughter out of a father, 1 grew up with. immediate "air guitar" response depressed or suicidal - release a and not the Second Coming. And the whole '70s revival makes Don't worry though — this is in the listener. great album of pure rock with no me want to toss my cookies. . ...:,, still unmistakably Van Halen, But the best track on the pretensions. Balance is going to Sure, some parts of the X cliche do stick to me. I watch chock full of Eddie's incompara- album, and one that will become be huge and it deserves to be. Melrose Place. I read Details. I like alternative music. I think ble guitar work, Alex Van Halen 's a classic, is 'The Seventh Seal." It Sorry, Dave. the internet is pretty neat. I wonder about God and organized instantly recognizable dmmming, religion. But all these are part of who I am, not because of what and even Michael Anthony's sim- I am a part of. In other words, they're elements that appeal to ple bass lines. my personality, not things I have been told are Officially Cool.^ One of the reasons Balance (I also watch Night Court reruns fervently, read T. S. Eliot and works so well, has to do with the like Phil Collins. presence of Sammy Hagar. Over But apart from the superficial likes and dislikes. 1 really don't four albums, Hagar's involve-

to I care be labelled as part of the X pack because don't blame ment in the band has changed everyone and anyone for the state of the world today. It's a Van Halen for the better hypocritical cop-out. We're all in this together - we all pollute, Since his first appearance on we all want a piece of the governmental pie. And, if the Xers 5150, Hagar has proved that he were this age back during the Boomer years, 1 doubt anything is a far better songwriter and lyri- would have been done any differently. They would still have cist than David Lee "I have no taken the best jobs, and still destroyed the environment without career" Roth. The band itself has much thought for the future, also grown with Hagar's influ- ence. In all honesty, they are a different and much better band. Geiie|f«ti

Generation X should be retitled Generation Y - as in whi-ne. The first single, "Don't Tell Yes, there are few jobs available to graduates. Yes, the cost of Me," is an example of the album's raw feel, thanks to pro- education is going to skyrocket over the next five years. Yes, ducer Bruce Fairbairn the environment is still a disgrace. Life is difficult, sure. But (Aerosmith) and his input. From who ever said it was going to be easy? What guarantee did any the scratchy opening to the pro- of these X types have coming into this life that it would be gressive edge developed in the smooth sailing all the way? Is this the end product of all the bridge and chorus, it shows the media hype and executive marketing strategies — mindless band's maturity. Even the video clones programmed to bitch and complain about how unfair for the song is disturbing, almost their lives are? surpassing the band's ground- These people don't realize how good they have it. They breaking video for "Right Now." haven't lived through a depression, or world war, or in a third Balance has a certain variety world country. Compared to their counterparts in Chechnya or to it, with no songs sounding Ethiopia, X people have little justification for complaining that exactly the same. Just the oppo- cut grants to students, that OSAP or unemployment is high. site of For Unlawful Carnal Deal with it. Generations before you have, and generations after Knowledge, an album that didn't you will, too. Apathy is in this year, but to change things, you quite measure up to what this have to do things. Become an entrepreneur. Join an organiza- band is capable of. Balance tion. Save your money instead of frittering it away on the latest does. toy for twentyish types. But first and foremost - quit your whin- "Strung Out," the Intro to the ing and dare to be an individual. beautiful ballad "Not Enough" is unlike anything you will ever hear from Van Halen. A haunting piece of music, the song features Eddie's total destruction of one of In the Jan. 26 edition of the Humber Et Cetera, bassist Shelley Woods Marvin Hamlisch's grand pianos, of Killjoys was incorrectly identified as guitarist Mike Trebilcock in a photo. Humber Et Cetera apologizes for the error and regrets any incon- with a cathedral style keyboard in EMPTY NEST

venience or embarassment it may have caused. the background. Fascinating. Standout tracks on the album t*v ^ Humber Et Cetera February 2, 198S

" •'.a. ; Sports EDITOR: Rob Campbell 675-3111 ext. 4514

Portuguese and Danish players clash heads In last Sunday's deciding game of the inaugural SkyDome Cup. The event was won by Portugal after they beat Denmark 1-0. Canada would finish a disappointing third. photo by tania evangelista Team Canada shoots for glory at inaugural SkyDome Cup

STEVE KAGAN had the first real scoring chance Bobby Lenarduzzi summed up Portuguese forwards, particular- slotted the ball home only to Staff Writer when Canadian defender Colin his team's performance after the ly winger Antonio Folha who have the linesman rule he was Miller was forced to clear a shot game. "We played well enough tormented Doliscat on more offside. His frustrations showed The Canadian national soc- by Danish striker Erik Andersen. to win. The whole of the second than one occasion. as he was booked for protesting.

cer program is alive and kicking Forrest had to be at his ath- half we carried the play to them The first goal arrived on ten Canada turned on the pres- after the national team's strong letic best at the 18 minute mark, but we didn't convert our minutes when a quickly taken sure and after a succession of showing in last week's making a superb diving save to chances. In international soccer free kick caught Canada's free kicks were rewarded in the SkyDome Cup. deny Bo Hansen, after Peter there are very few chances. defence napping. Folha trapped 83rd minute when Geoff Even though they didn't win Rasmussen had split the They converted their one dubi- the ball with his left foot, spun to Aunger's kick from the right was either of their two games, Canadian defence. His search- ous chance and we didn't do the his right and blasted the ball powerfully headed home by Canada showed that they are ing through ball found Hansen same with ours." past a helpless Onstad in the Bunbury. not pushovers when playing on in plenty of space and his pow- Lenarduzzi said that playing Canadian goal as the definitely Even though the match fin- the international stage. erful blast forced Forrest to on the artificial turf made a dif- partisan crowd erupted. ished as a draw, Bunbury was Denmark was up first and the lunge to his left, palming the ball ference but maintained he was This seemed to ignite the proud of the way his team had European Champions fielded a onto the post and behind for a pleased with Canada's patience Portuguese team who seemed performed.

w , side missing several of its top comer kick. in the build-up throughout the to handle playing on the artificial players. Canada's best chance of the game. turf better than their Canadian Canuck comeback

The absence of British based first half saw Paul Peschisolido Foul play opponents. "I think it shows a lot of char-

stars Peter Schmeichel shoot just wide after some deft With a crowd of 13, 658 watch- "I think it's a little bit of an acter, in the past Canada would

(Manchester United), John touches near the right touch-line ing, Canada forced a 1-1 tie excuse, it's really a bad surface have just given up. We showed Jensen (Arsenal) and Brian in a move that also involved against Portugal with Alex for everyone," said Bunbury a lot of perseverance and we Laudrup (Glasgow Rangers) Geoff Aunger and Iain Eraser. Bunbury scoring the equalizer after the game. Having said that never said die. Canada has

was definitely a factor because Canadian frustrations were with seven minutes remaining. I don't think soccer was meant come a long way," he said. neither side could dominate a building with their inability to "To score against my to be played on that surface." So Canada finished the com- disappointing encounter won by find the net and Aunger and (Portuguese) colleagues was Canada made some changes petition with one point from two

Denmark 1-0. Danish captain Henrik Larsen very gratifying, it was a very dif- at half-time with Ian MacLean games and many of their players exchanged blows four minutes ficult game for us in the first half coming on to replace the inef- will retum overseas to help their

A disputed goal before half time. but I thought all in all we came fective Doliscat at right-back and club sides. The final score was upsetting Fortunately no-one was sent out and took the game to our national side put on a much Peschisolido who play in

to some Canadian players who off although Larsen was booked them," said Bunbury, whose better showing in the second England said he is anxious to thought that the goal should for his actions. goal was his 11th in internation- half. resume his quest for domestic never have counted in the first The deadlock was broken in al soccer. Bunbury's diminutive strike achievement with his club, place. the 56th minute when Hansen Coach Lenarduzzi was forced partner Paul Peschisolido start- Stoke City.

"Our left-back Frank Yallop scored his team's controversial to make several changes, with ed to shake free of the "I want to remain the leading

thought it was definitely offside goal. However, Canada would Pat Onstad replacing Craig Portuguese marking, making goalscorer on the team," he

but it was a well taken goal, very not give up and Danish "keeper Forrest in goal and defender some timely runs into open said. well taken and you can't give Krogh had to make some acro- Rudy Doliscat taking over for spaces. His efforts almost paid Canada's next crack at inter- them opportunities like that," batic saves to deny Miller and Frank Yallop. off in the 53rd minute when national competition will be said goalkeeper Craig Forrest." Peschisolido towards the end. The changes seemed to Mark Watson's through ball against Trinidad and Tobago Denmark kicked off before a In the end Canada had to backfire as Canada's back four found him free with only the and Jamaica in a tournament crowd of just under 10,000 and settle for a 1-0 defeat and coach struggled early against the keeper to beat and he coolly that will coincide with Caribana. February 2, 1995 Number Et Cetera SPORTS

» - . Forrest of dreams: Canadian goalie makes his own success story

STEVE KAGAN 27-year-old to attain success on and we played at Wrexham on a Staff Writer the field. windy, heavy field. We were When he arrived at Portman good for the draw but in the last Craig Forrest is one of Road, Ipswich were languishing minute we gave a bad penalty Canada's most successful sports in the Second Division. Forrest away," he said. exports. made his debut in that 1988-89 In spite of the loss, Forrest Our national soccer team's season and a year later was said, there is a bright side. They goalkeeper was in Toronto last voted Player of the Year by his can now concentrate solely on week to make his 27th appear- fellow teammates. In 1991-92 the league and with victories this ance for his country in the first the club was promoted to the season over Manchester United match of the Skydome Cup soc- Premier League but has strug- and, most recently, against cer tournament. gled to stay there since then. This Liverpool, Forrest has been This was to be his only game year is no different and Ipswich is involved in some memorable of the series because he had to currently in the bottom three matches. fly back to England where his with the bottom four teams slat- "To beat Liverpool two weeks services are needed badly by ed to be relegated at the end of ago was something special. Ipswich Town, the soccer club the season. Ipswich has played 33 times at where he makes his living. In spite of the pressure Forrest Anfield (Liverpool's home He said playing for Canada is is confident that his club can tum ground) and never won so to get always special as he addressed its fortunes around. a win gives us some sort of high- the media following Canada's 1-0 "We've been playing at the light for the season so far. loss to Denmark. bottom of the Premier League all Manchester United was early in

"I love playing for Canada, it's season and we've never really the season and I thought we great to get away from the got a run going except for the last were off to a good start and

English League, it's a grueling couple of weeks with two wins could have gone on to better league. It's just nice to have a and a draw in our last three things but we don't have the break, play an international game games," he said. financial backing like the big and just get away from that gru- A good Football Association clubs to pull ourselves out of dif- eling schedule," he said following Cup run is always a bonus to a ficulty." the game. struggling club but two weeks SHOOT magazine, a British Craig Forrest was recently recognized as Canada's top player for At 6ft Sin Craig Forrest is one ago Forrest had to watch from soccer publication, recently voted 1994 by the media. of the tallest goalies in the the stands as giant-killers Forrest goalkeeper of the month COURTESY PHOTO Premier League. He originally Wrexham eliminated his club 2-1 and with his contract up at the to England at the age of from the competition in contro- of the large moved end season a amount the end of the season and then team success is also very impor- 16 to fulfill dreams of a profes- versial style. of clubs will looking be to pro- see what happens," he said. tant to him. sional career and has now firmly "I was injured for that game cure his services. Craig Forrest has attained a It is for that reason he must established himself as one of the but to be quite honest it didn't "There has been a lot of talk great deal of personal success on only spend one night in Canada stars in that country's lejague. surprise us. We were in a really in the paper but who's to say. I the field with some flawless dis- this time around. But it wasn't so easy for the bad rut, with a few bad injuries just have to keep on playing until plays for club and country but

The agony...... and the ecstacy. PHOTOS BY TANIA EVANGELISTA

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21 Humber Et Cetera Fubnmry 2, 1995

^^mt'-^ff.^ SPORTS Power-hitting rules Theo Rallis regaining the serve for the Tight Staff Writer Shields'. Cambrian was the more bois- Awesome. terous team, cheering on each That best describes the other after every point and get- Defence impressive display of power-hit- ting increasingly pumped up. ting put on by the Humber The Hawks eventually lost Hawks and Cambrian Golden 15-8. Shields in women's volleyball Cambrian took game two by a action last Saturday. 15-9 count. wins Despite losirig the match in The timely shot blocking of four games (3-1), the Hawks middle hitter Nicole Nightingale were led on offense by rookie helped the Hawks take an early sensation Christine Rudics who 5-1 lead. pounded the ball with authority But Cambrian stormed right games whenever she got the opportuni- back to go ahead 6-5. ty. number's play was character- Jason B. Jump Rudics finished the day with a ized by their inability to return Staff Writer team-high 13 kills. Cambrian's serves. Humber also Cambrian's Tania Goulet was had trouble nailing down their After a crushing loss to also up for the task, equalling own serves, most notably Rudics Sheridan two weeks ago, the Rudics in the kill department. whose offerings either hit the net men's basketball team slaugh- This was the rematch of the or went long. tered the unfortunate Niagara in Nightingale showed her frus- previous week's meeting, Knights 118-50 last week. which Humber prevailed. tration by slamming her hand on Hawks' top scorers were the third the floor in disgust after a play Humber won game Steve McGregor with 24 points, 16-14 in a tough game with off- didn't go the Hawks' way. and Jason Daley with 21 points. side hitter Erica Wiersma making Coach Hood knew it would The Hawks were prepared for her presence felt in what was a be a tough match. this game. Katz says the team total team effort. "We knew that to beat knew they had to tighten-up on After Humber fell behind 3-0, Cambrian we had to serve defence. Wiersma went on a spree, serv- tough," said Hood. "We had to "We used this game (Niagara) ing-up seven straight points and serve tough and pass... we did it to see if our defence worked. restoring the teams' spirits. well last week (against The Hawks jumped out to an The action which followed Cambrian) and we didn't do it was undoubtedly the best of the well today." early lead and were too much Power was running rampant against the Cambrian Golden entire match. The fourth and final game had for Niagara. Their successful Shields during Saturday's match, here at Humber. half-court Cambrian wasn't about to roll the Hawks ahead 4-1 at the out- defence was executed PHOTOS BY TANIA EVANGELISTA over and play dead, answering set but Cambrian's serving was to its fullest. 15- Katz says the game was a number's threats by coming the score was deadlocked before team," said the second-year just too strong, giving them a back and dead-locking the score 6 win. tune-up for the re-match against the Hawks finally pulled away. Hawk. "We have the talent, it's at 10-10. Cambrian's Tammy Gagne Sheridan this weekend. Thanks to a couple of serves by there, and (when) we put it The two teams battled with played a magnificent game serv- The Ontario College Athletic rookie Sherry Trumbull, who together we do really well." abandon, slamming balls at each for eight Association standings have the came off the bench to help clinch Game one started out slowly ing an astounding other as if to prove which side straight points to help secure the Hawks in second place in the it. with Cambrian's blockers stand- had the more powerful offense. victory. region. Sheridan is in first. Humber coach Dave Hood ing up to number's hitting, earn- West Rudics cat- made a couple of acknowledged the Hawks' strong ing them a 4-1 lead. Cambrian "We played well," said Gagne. Fortunately, the Canadian like moves, getting a somehow effort in game three. bumped the score up 7-2 at To do that "everybody had to Colleges Athletic Association piece of a blast with Cambrian "I'm pleased that even though which point the Hawks called a improve their own personal rankings have Humber still on her left to the ball in arm keep we only won one game, we timeout. The stoppage seemed game." top and rival Sheridan in fifth. play for the Hawks. played very well in that one to help the Hawks, who took Humber rookie Amanda The OCAA standings are Wiersma was also driving the game," said Hood. three of the next four points. The Roberts had 8 kills. based on regional games, ball hard with her patented left- Wiersma didn't think Humber resurgence was short-lived, how- Nightingale was the leading whereas the CCAA rankings handed shot but trouble had played up to their potential. ever, when Cambrian's Goulet blocker on the day, with 6 stuff combine regional, exhibition, putting it by Cambrian. "We have a really strong smashed the ball to the floor. blocks. and tournament games. The In the later points of the game Hawks have defeated Sheridan twice this season in tournament action, but Sheridan's win affect- ed the OCAA standings. The Ice melt at Seneca Katz isn't concerned about their second place standing because the top two teams in SHANE TOPLIS three minutes into the second shot that deflected off a skate on OHA (where body contact is both the west and east region before being it's to legal). There Staff Writer beaten by a way the net and beat a was some contact make it to the OCAA quarter- Sheridan defenceman. The Ice hard lucked Heslop. out there today, but they had to finals. If the Hawks remain in bounced back and made it 4-1 number's star of the game, lay back. A strong showing by the the top two they will host a quar- when Tim Gilerist got his second Paul Silver, with a goal and three The Ice played Georgian North campus' extramural hock- ter-final game. point of the game by setting assists, said that "it's (the game) College, Orillia campus, later in ey team last weekend was wast- Cedderick Lechance's goal with a very tough loss," and pointed the day in what was a meaning- ed by half a period of lackadaisi- 9:40 to go in the period. The two to the defensive breakdown as less game for both teams. ATHLETE Of cal play and an unlucky deflec- teams exchanged goals, including the reason for the loss. "We have Humber played a non- tion late in the third period. Formosa's second tally before to get the puck out of our zone inspired game but rode the The Humber Ice opened the the Ice's problems began. quicker. strength of a powerful offence the round robin tournament on After looking in control for Coach Paul Schaefer agrees and solid goaltending by Heslop Friday with an early morning most of the game, the Ice began "We have to tighten up our to beat Georgian 6-3. game against the eventual tour- to get sloppy in their defensive defence. It was the weak spot in Silver figures it was the result nament winners, Sheridan responsibilities. Sheridan struck the game. Once we got the big of two tough games. "Both College's Brampton campus. for three goals in just over five lead everybody just sort of sat teams are kind of frustrated by a Despite the 7:30 a.m. start the minutes to tie the game at five at back. couple of losses and the fact that Ice came out flying. First period the end of two periods, and Both the players and the we're not going anywhere (in the goals by Jeff McCutcheon and ' struck again just thirty seconds coach agree that the rules of the toumarnent). Paul Silver gave Humber an into the third to take their first tournament, like no body contact The Ice played very well over- early 2-0 lead. lead. and having to change on the fly all, dominating the games at When Joey Formosa potted With hjs consistent block- Humber seemed to settle instead of after a stoppage in times. Schaefer was "pleased" his first of two goals in the game down after the goal and the play play, might have contributed to with the effort shown and the ing and kills, Andrew just 40 seconds into the second went back and forth with quality the loss. "calibre of play." He says that Simmons has contributed period, the Ice appeared set to scoring chances by both sides "Watching the puck (instead "the wheels just sort of fell off. volleyball survive the first test of the tour- greatly to the until the Ice tied it on John of playing the man) is really number's leading scorer for nament. team's recent move into Dasso's goal with 4:30 to go. tough when playing hockey for the tournament , Gilerist , says Goalie Todd Heslop played Sheridan scored the winner with some of these guys, (especially) that the team "didn't play to it's first place in OCAA well, making the big saves when just over a minute left on a point for those who have played in the full potential. standings he had to and took a shut out :^^«.-«. " "

February 2, 1995 Number Et Cetera SPORTS Remember When?

LORNE BELL it was not like any hockey match then, that I could not see them fitaff Writer 1 have ever seen. ever doing nowadays. There First, the game was broadcast was only one penalty box. This

After watching the Toronto in black and white. There were meant that if two players from Maple Leafs play the Calgary no replays, no commercials different teams received a penal-

Flames last Saturday, 1 could not (back then), no advertisements ty, they would have to sit beside believe how everything has on the boards, and no helmets (1 each other. There was no glass changed in hockey. The differ- can't believe that goalies didn't between them, as if they have to ences are immense, and the last wear masks). There were only wait two minutes until they could CBC Classic game televised was four cameras covering the game, get upset at the other team. You a great example. and this made it hard to follow. would not see that today.

It was April 15, 1959. It was There was also no Zamboni. As Although, the style of the A typical Canadian Saturday night during the late 50's and 60's is game three of'ihe Stanley Cup you can imagine it took much game has changed dramatically, frozen in time at the Hockey Hall of Fame photos by rob campbell finals. The Leafs had to win, or longer then it does today to flood the game has not really changed. Montreal would take a comand- the ice. For example, some of the rules versus Doug Harvey, and ed by a future legend that night, ing lead in the series. The game There was also something have slightly changed. The game Jacques Plante versus Johnny Gordie Howe. but was at Maple Leaf Gardens, very interesting that they did seemed more wide open and Bower. The amount of Hall of I watched Hockey Night in

there was not as much close Fame players in this game was Canada faithfully when I was

checking. Also, you rarely saw incredible - too many to men- younger. I remember such play- someone standing in front of the tion. ers as Borje Salming, Mike

net like you see today. I am not Now, let us examine the Palmeteer, Lanny McDonald,

being critical of the game but the game. After the first period the and Darryl Sittler. When I was players today make salaries that score was tied 1-1. The Leafs playing hockey these players are not comparable to the play- took the lead in the second peri- were my heroes. There is no

ers of the past. od, but the Habs tied it up in the other feeling like being part of a

This game was played 12 third. It was 2-2 after 60 minutes championship team, especially if

years before I was born, howev- of regulation. It was time for sud- you are only nine years old. My er modem technology (the T.V.) den death overtime, the next hockey career never took off, but to tell the allows me you about goal wins. And at 10:06 of OT it is something 1 will never forget.

game. This game featured some their celebrat- I still In the early years of Hockey Night in Canada there was only one the Leafs and fans Would trade Wayne of the best rivalries in hockey his- camera. Today there is a number of cameras offering a range of ed. Number 9, Dick Duff had Gretzky (0-Pee-Chee cards) for angles and shots for the English or French director. tory. Jean Beliveau versus scored. The Leafs won 3-2 in Ian Turnbull?

PHOTOS BY ROB CAMPBELL George Armstrong, Tim Horton OT. The three stars were predict- If I only knew.... Ranked #1 in the Country Vested interest The Caledon Canadians sit first place in the Metro Junior Hockey League and this week arc ranked number one in the beyond ow^ners country. The Canadian Junior Hockey League also has the JOHN BRYDEN FANGS goal is to see the end strike, that is not only bothering Canadians' netminder, Jason Staff Writer of greed in sports and to return fans, but (also) subsidiary indus- Gaggi with a goals against aver- " the focus of the game back to tries. age of 2,41 per game as the The Maple Leafs home open- the fans, according to Pat Riccio The organization born in the best goalie. er against the Vancouver Jr., FANGS media coordinator. Toronto-Oshawa area has been "It's not what you do now Canucks did not just represent Riccio, a Juno award winner expanding its membership Caiedfon Canadians coach, Greg that counts," said Canadians start of in the NHL hockey for his work with Anne Murray, quickly throughout Southern Ireland down-played the CJHL coach Greg Ireland, "it's what Toronto, but also the beginning hopes to use his connections to Ontario and looking south to the rankings, photo by rob Campbell you do at the end. of a movement. increase publicity for the organi- United States. Set-up outside the fabled zation. "This evening was to draw Maple Leaf Gardens, members He has already been in con- attention to the fans and the fact of Fans Against National Greed tact with Geffen Records in New that the equation really has three in Sports demonstrated peace- York and has received favorable parts," said Riccio. "We (the fully in their first public appear- interest from CBS's 60 Minutes fans) are the third part. The fans Pending The ance. news program. are just as involved in this as Organizers, who only planned Riccio hopes to add Andy anybody. for a small turnout said they Rooney to the FANGS member- The organization has estab- were pleased with the reception ship. lished an intensive market Approval Of they received in front of the "Our vision is to eventually research program in the Durham Gardens. have a high profile member of county area. The organization, which now FANGS sitting at the negotiation Focusing on restaurants, clubs has nearly 300 members, was tables," said Riccio, "Maybe we and sports bars, FANGS is Our Lawyers... established one and a half can have a voice in helping to proposing a plan that would give months ago during the height of prevent things, like the (NHL) the owners a vested interest in the NHL lockout. lockout and the (baseball) the organization. "So far the response has been. ..a qualified yes," said Riccio. "They want to see what we're able to do, because every- one loves the idea. But whether we can make this into an actual voice, an actual driving force...." However, not all are con- cemed with this newly founded Coming this March with your organization. Toronto Maple Leaf public Humber Et Cetera... relations coordinator Pat Park pointed to the sellout crowd pf 15,746 that attended the Leafs' LEGAL COUNSEL: SoMary. Poor. Nuty. Bnitith 1 Shotl Not only are the athletes, owners and fans affected by shut dowms game. "I don't feel it is necessary to in professional sports so are the local businesses. PHOTO BY JOHN BRYDEN comment," said Park. |tj«| Humber Et Cetera February 2, 1995 SPORTS English soccer under fLre Integrity of game questioned after player goes crazy

Peter Schmeichel and Paul Ince league leaders Blackburn but Then there is the league's part of the transfer fee involving BEVOND before a security guard escorted his actions may have made that handling of Paul Merson. The Danish midfielder John Jensen. him to the dressing rooms. act of scoring his last in a red Arsenal striker admitted to a Once again, the F.A. has set THE United acted swiftly, sus- shirt. The player who, in a history of substance abuse in up a committee to investigate all pending Cantona for the moment of brilliance, could turn November and was promptly deals involving foreign players BOKSCORE remainder of the season. The a game around may, in a dropped from the side. The and these include stars like French Soccer Federation moment of sheer stupidity, have F.A. has subsequently placed Man. United's Danish goalie STEVE KAGAN stripped him of the national turned the season around for the player in a substance abuse Peter Schmeichel Tottenham's Columnist team captaincy and once the his team who are chasing their program, seemingly footing the German striker Jurgen English Football Association third successive Premier League bill, and has not taken any fur- Klinsmann and Romanian mid-

makes a ruling it could be that title. ther steps to discipline him. fielder Gica Popescu. caption on the Nike this gifted athlete might be This latest black eye for the In North sports If I influence Theadvertisement reads "66 American had any over banned for life from the English league comes hard on the heels leagues this kind of offence usu- the old boys club that runs was a great year for game. of the Bruce Grobbelaar scan- ally produces stiffer, stronger English soccer I would make English football." That he got sent off doesn't dal. The former Liverpool goal- actions and if the F.A. wants to sure that Eric Cantona is Well, 94 was not such a surprise me, (being a United fan keeper is being investigated by set an example they should severely punished. 1 don't think great year for English football I have seen this happen with Scotland Yard for his involve- make Merson pay for his indis- a lifetime ban is too strong and 1 and the way '95 has started alarming regularity), but this lat- ment in match fixing and has cretions. applaud Manchester United's out, it could be much the est incident shocked me. With been charged for allegedly Merson's Arsenal manager chairman Martin Edwards for same. the bad reputation the English accepting money for throwing George Graham is also in the acting swiftly and decisively the English soccer has an image game has, this kind of action is league games. news following allegations that day after the incident occurred. problem, a bad boy image, one inexcusable and uncalled for. The current Southampton he personally profited from Now if only the F.A. would that desperately needs to be Eric Cantona scored an goalie refutes all the charges transfers involving foreign play- do the same, the integrity of the cleaned up. important, winning goal in last and an F.A. inquiry is still pend- ers. game in England depends on The latest headache for the week's encounter against ing. Stay tuned. It is alleged kept their actions. English Premier League's gov- Graham erning body involves a foreign star. Frenchman Eric Cantona,

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