VOLUME XXXVI Issue 15 March ,  DC, UOIT Pretty in pink prepared to make room By Stephanie Foden room of the world, much like Aus- Chronicle Staff tralia where international educa- tion is their third largest industry. ntario’s road to building a “Quite clearly, education is the stronger economy leads key to being successful in eco- through the classroom, nomic competition over the world O in the future,” said Ron Bordessa, with plans being made to expand and improve education, and UOIT president and vice-chancellor of and Durham College are ready to UOIT. “The province has not yet follow through and take action. made any announcement on how Premier Dalton McGuinty an- these additional 20,000 student nounced Ontario’s strategy to in- will be distributed across the sys- crease the number of spaces at tem, but quite clearly the demand colleges and university by 20,000 of post-secondary space is mostly this year in last week’s Speech coming from the GTA. from the Throne. Many of those students who “I think more students are bet- constitute that increase in de- ter for the Ontario economy. The mand want to satisfy their needs participation rate of post-second- at institutions within the GTA. So ary education is increasing. That is it’s inevitable that UOIT will be our mandate at the college, to help called upon to play a significant increase post-secondary educa- roll in absorbing the increase in tion,” said Nevzat Gurmen, VP of demand.” Finance and CFO at Durham Col- Currently, UOIT has about lege. “We had a growth plan prior 6,500 students, and next Sep- to the announcement of this. We tember is expecting nearly 7,500. had some knowledge about the Bordessa said the campus is al- government intentions. We have a ready full, however moving a fac- plan to grow from 7,000 students ulty into a new building in down- to 10,000 students in five years.” town Oshawa will create more McGuinty told Ontarians spaces. about the government’s five-year To continue this growth both UOIT and Durham College will plan, called Open Ontario, which Photo by Cait Hoock hopes to increase attendance in need more faculty, student ser- post-secondary schools from 62 vices, parking lots and expansion to the current campus. DRESSED LIKE DOLLS: From left, Linda Dillon, Mary Smith and Maureen Green per cent to 70 per cent, as well as from the School of Applied Sciences and Technology, show off their wardrobe boosting international enrolment for breast cancer awareness day on March 10. by 50 per cent. FUTURE PAGES 2 and 3 The provincial government See Page 9 See wants to make Ontario a class- ‘Lovely, lovely man’ leaves $300,000 for scholarships

his money went to something Electrical Workers. By Ryan Wallis meaningful,” said MaryLynn West- “The very first time I met him, Chronicle Staff Moynes, VP external relations for I’m not sure how old he would UOIT. “Now, that decision is go- have been then, but he was ap- Harold ‘Pat’ Dooley was a resi- ing to impact college and univer- proaching his eighties and was dent of Oshawa for 29 years, no as- sity students forever, because the a lovely, lovely man,” said West- tonishing feat really, except when money has been endowed and it Moynes . you consider he settled down here will be released on an annual ba- “I was very sad when he passed, when he was 74 years old after re- sis.” but for both the college and the tiring from Lasco Steel. In the hopes of creating a per- university it is great that his legacy What is even more remarkable manent endowment of $600,000 will continue by allowing students is that after Mr. Dooley died at the UOIT will apply to the Ontario to pursue their studies.” age of 103 this past November, he Trust for Student Support for Despite the fact Dooley never left a gift of $300,000 to UOIT and matching funds. married and had no children his Durham College students. Dooley led no ordinary life. At generosity will have a lasting im- As a result of his kindness, the the age of 12 he was one of many pact on countless youth who pass Photo by Ryan Wallis Harold ‘Pat’ Dooley Endowed orphans shipped overseas from through the halls of UOIT and A GENEROUS DONATION: Lori Connor, left, and Mary- Education Fund will be created to England to Canada. Durham College. Lynn West-Moynes hold a photo of Harold ‘Pat’ Dooley provide eligible students with fi- Once here, he worked across “He truly had decided that he when he made a donation to Durham College nearly 15 nancial assistance while pursuing the continent as an electrician, was going to make a difference in years ago. After his death in November, at 103, he left their post-secondary education. becoming a faithful member of somebody else’s life, and that is a $300,000 to Durham and UOIT for scholarships. “He wanted to make sure that the International Brotherhood of powerful story,” said Moynes. 2 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Success for the Gala once again

By Miranda Roach dor’s Alley. Chronicle Staff First-year DC Office Admin- istration student Lindsey Blon- ‘I Love Boobs’, ‘Think Pink’, din had trouble deciding which and ‘Save Our Boobs’ are well- shade of pink to buy. known sayings around campus. “They’re all great but I’m still These phrases appear on the searching,” said Blondin. Gala of Hope merchandise sold Some sizes sold out and the every year for the Power of Pink rush continued throughout the breast cancer awareness day in afternoon. The lanyards and March. onesies were popular purchas- Two locations were set up for es this year, which were also sales this year in Vendor’s Alley new additions to the Gala line. and the UA West Atrium. Items Gala member Joice Marshall for sale included T-shirts, tanks, was pleased that there were two sweaters, lip gloss, sunglasses, locations for sales instead of Photo by Cait Hoock lanyards and ‘I Love Boobs’ one. onesies for the little ones. “We were a little closer to the POSING FOR A CAUSE: Elaine Salmers (left) and Marie McEwan of the Health Care Events co-ordinator Betty entrance last year but it’s okay,” Learning Centre play dress-up at the photo booth venue for Power of Pink. Lea was selling on the UA side, said Marshall. “I’m glad we have where things were a little slow more space to put out more during the day. merchandise.” “It’s been okay,” said Lea. “It’s Although the next POP day starting to get a little busier.” is a year away, clothing can also By noon, there were line-ups be ordered online at www.the- Say pink and smile for boobs merchandise in Ven- galaofhope.com. By Cait Hoock “We have all kinds of pink stuff This was the first year the Ath- Chronicle Staff for them to dress up in if they want letic Centre showcased a photo to be silly,” said Karen Richards, booth. Looking silly for the camera web co-ordinator of the Athletic Aside from the main event, staff means supporting Power of Pink Centre. “I have a daughter, so most at the centre sold pink popcorn awareness. of the clothes came from old Hal- and raffle tickets for a pink Adidas From sunglasses, to wigs, to loween costumes.” sports bag full of goodies. even a pink tie for the men, the And there was an incentive to So far the centre has raised Athletic Centre featured a unique get a picture taken. nearly $300, and Richards was venue for the event. “We’re working with new tech- confident the photo booth would For just $2, staff and students nology, so when someone gets attract lots of people. could dress themselves head to their photo taken, they have the “We’re hoping to raise another toe in pink, and then step into the option of downloading it to show $200 today to bring our grand total photo booth for a quirky picture. to friends,” said Richards. to $500,” she said. Boobies hit big for POP breast cancer awareness day

By Miranda Roach Chronicle Staff

Get down, turn around, go to Photo by Miranda Roach town, Boot Scootin’ Boobies. The ladies from Hired Career DONATIONS FROM THE MORNING RUSH: First-year Services and Student Life went paramedic students Dan Storgato (front) and Ryan Kelly with a western-country theme help out with the Power of Pink toonie toll. for this year’s Power of Pink breast cancer awareness day. Delicious foods and nerf guns attracted a crowd in Vendor’s Al- ley. Hot dogs, popcorn, choco- Lend a helping boot late bars, root beer floats and duck shooting were available to By Miranda Roach Jenkins was impressed with dona- raise money for the day. Chronicle Staff tions collected that morning. Little pink ducks were lined “We’re hitting all our targets this up for supporters to fire away at Despite the chilly weather, the with the morning rush,” said Jen- and win prizes. Unfortunately, Power of Pink committee col- kins. “It’s been busy, it’s great.” sponge darts fly fast, and knock- lected donations from tea and cof- Two first-year paramedic stu- ing them down was harder than fee drinkers at the toonie toll for dents, Dan Storgato and Ryan it looked. its breast cancer awareness day Kelly, helped out, sporting a pink Student Development co- March 10. rubber boot in their hands and ordinator Krista Watson was ex- Members stood outside en- handing out event flyers for the cited to get the day started. trances around campus with day’s activities. “We always do something pink shoes and boots, collecting DC president Don Lovisa also fun,” said Watson. “In the past toonies in exchange for coffee and smiled wide with his pink boot at Photo by Miranda Roach we’ve done carnival themes and tea coupons redeemable at Chart- the Gordon Willey entrance, col- pretty in pink that featured a spa wells. lecting donations from students. READY, SET, SHOOT: Hired Career Services Boot day with facials for donations.” The toll ran from 7:30 a.m. to 9 Even though only a toonie was Scootin’ Boobies Jillian McKay (left) and Liz Rivers B205 also created a new pink a.m. but donations were also ac- required for a coffee/tea, many fire away at the rubber ducks. treat in support of POP – the cepted inside throughout the day. students and faculty members Cookie of the Week Club. Project manager for the Office showed their generosity in sup- of Innovation June MacDonald- port of the day. The Chronicle March 16, 2010 3 CAMPUS NEWS What does breast cancer mean to you?

Valerie Naylor, Hazel Ejercito, Tyler Richards Megan McRae Curtis Reid, English Major, General Arts and Science, Business, Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, year four year two year one year one year one

“It’s about seeing the community “It’s about the survivors. My aunt “I know some of my friends who “I’ve lost two friends to breast “I’ve had family members pass come together and create a feel- had breast cancer and she beat have lost mothers to breast can- cancer. It’s about finding a cure.” away. It’s a horrible disease. It’s ing of hope.” it.” cer. The more money we can about supporting and raising raise the better.” money for a cure.” Power of Pink ‘unites college and university’

By Cait Hoock drawn on the afternoon of March Chronicle Staff 11. There were 15 winners. The pink lemonade stand was There was one department on a hit. At only 25 cents, customers campus that continued to show were lining up for seconds. pink support. The Continuing Education team Continuing Education is a big is known for displaying vibrant supporter of Power of Pink. The decorations throughout the venue featured pink lemonade office, and making sure their of- and popcorn, homemade sweets fice stands out from the rest. and gift baskets. “It’s a lot of hard work, al- “It’s a real feel-good day,” said though I’m sure not much work program assistant Jayne Davis. is getting done around the office “It’s a special day because it really today,” she said. unites the college and university.” This is the sixth year the team She said she was especially has participated in Power of Pink. pleased with the interest and Not only does the team show vi- participation from male students sual support, they also showcase and faculty. an informative display. Last year Companies throughout Dur- they raised $2,700. ham provided all gift basket “We’re looking for a bigger goodies, but it was the continuing number this year,” said Davis. education team that made them Combining the elements of sparkle, said Davis. design, information and fundrais- “It’s a voluntary thing,” she ing, the Continuing Education said. “It’s a very good team builder team may find themselves in a Photo by Miranda Roach because we make up the baskets.” top spot for the office competi- Winners of the baskets were tion. GOODIES GALORE!: Arlene Allen from Continuing Education sold raffle tickets for gift baskets as a way to raise money for breast cancer research. DC athletic therapist ready to work at 2010 Paralympics

By Chantal Da Silva sity and Sheridan College, Salt has will be working at the sledge hock- Chronicle Staff been a certified therapist for seven ey competition, which will feature years. 20 games over seven days. Durham College is making its “I absolutely love doing it,” she Apart from putting her talent mark at the Paralympics this year. said. to good use, Salt hopes to take ad- College athletic therapist Jessica The Paralympics is the world’s vantage of the trip by living and Salt was selected as a member of most elite sporting event for ath- breathing the full Olympic experi- the medical staff. letes with disabilities. The event ence. The games are being held in emphasizes participants’ athletic “I plan to experience the culture Vancouver and Whistler from talent rather than their disabilities. these games have brought to the March 12 until March 21. More than 40 countries and country,” she said. “I want to see all Salt received the good news 1,300 athletes and officials are ex- other venues, especially Whistler back in the summer and has been pected to take part in the games. because I love cross-country ski- busy preparing for her big journey. Salt gained the position by vis- ing.” “I’ve been taking various online iting the official Vancouver 2010 What does Salt plan to gain Photo by Chantal Da Silva courses to better prepare myself,” website and applying for the vol- from this great achievement? A DREAM COME TRUE: Jessica Salt, shown massaging said Salt. “The fact that I get to unteer position. “I want to further expand my one of her clients, is excited to act as medical staff at work with that level of athletics is Luckily, out of thousands, she experience with athletic medical amazing.” was chosen. care and be the best therapist I can the 2010 Paralympics. Studying at Waterloo Univer- As a medical staff member, Salt possibly be.” 4 The Chronicle March 16, 2010

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Dalton McGuinty’s throne speech on March 8 left many heads shaking. After his failed “Reaching Higher” program launched in 2005, which promised to provide much-needed funding for post-secondary education, McGuinty outlined yet another strategy, called Open Ontario. The Liberals’ five-year plan commits to increasing space for an addi- tional 20,000 post-secondary students, increasing international student enrolment in Ontario institutions by 50 per cent, and creating an Ontario Online Institute for students to receive an education from the comfort of their homes. He said what he thought we wanted to hear. But it’s really not that easy. The speech made no commitment to address the under-funding of On- tario’s colleges and universities. Sure, the promise of more student spaces and increased recruitment of foreign students could be advantageous, but it seems students will still be left with gaping holes in their wallets as Mc- Guinty offered no solution to the high cost of education. It looks like grads will continue to leave school carrying an average debt of $22,000. And just a reminder: Ontario currently has the highest tuition fees in the country. Is it just me, or was it strange that the speech heavily emphasized the government’s intention to recruit international students? It came across as a little aggressive. Yes, these students are an important part of our college and university communities, but it was basically implied that the govern- ment intends to fund post-secondary institutions from the pockets of in- ternational students. In 2008, international students contributed $2.1 billion to Ontario’s economy. It may seem beneficial for the province, but these students pay roughly three times more than domestic students for the same education and are forced to fork over additional costs for health insurance. Problems are beginning to arise in other countries with large interna- tional education programs. In Australia, for example, hospitals are strug- gling to find places for all the medical students coming through, and foreign students have been targeted for racist attacks, scaring them back home. According to an article in a Melbourne, Australia newspaper, “Put sim- ply, the large numbers of foreign students have stopped applying to study in Australia.” Yes, Canada boasts the reputation of being polite and accepting of oth- ers, but if students overseas are hearing negative things about studying abroad, who’s to say they’ll decide to come to Canada? And will students’ debt be lessened by the presence of more interna- tional students? Doubt it. The plan to bring more international students to Canada doesn’t seem like a good educational plan. It’s simply a way to raise a little more cash. It’s not a good policy, and there needs to be a more effective way to build up the work force we need to compete in the global economy, while making post-secondary education more affordable.

Kyle Reynolds U-Pass fee should be extended into the summer

For most Durham College students, to do so, and to get to work, some of us less to make it easier for us to make money in round? summer time comes pretty early. Usually privileged students depend on Durham Re- the summer, so that we can give it to them Although there are students who move mid-April and after all of gion Transit. come fall? home in the summer months, a lot of people our final exams are fin- Our student cards Last year our U-pass was good until the chose Durham College and UOIT because ished, we head back to our Justine should be valid bus end of May, but this year, we are paying of its location. It’s close to home. full-time summer jobs. passes from Septem- more for the U-pass and it’s only valid until The school should make a deal with Dur- So why exactly do our Hilderbrand ber to September. If the end of April. Some students aren’t even ham Region Transit where a year-round U- bus passes become invalid Durham College really finished school at the end of April! pass is an available option for students who after April 30? We pay our cares about it’s students, If money is the issue, why not raise the live in Durham Region and are willing to pay tuition, we need to work wouldn’t they be happy cost of the U-pass and then extend it year an extra annual fee.

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PUBLISHER: Greg Murphy EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose FEATURE EDITOR: Ginny Colling AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kevan F. Drinkwalter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Al Fournier TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: Darren Fisher The Chronicle March 16, 2010 5 OPINION Do the earth and your skin a big favour Whether you are a student or a professional, have a siz- online beauty supplier, raise an interesting point; the skin The natural and organic products on the market are com- able income or a modest one, if you are a woman, chances absorbs a significant amount of what we place on it so why, parable and competitive with your leading chemical-based are you have your own personal stash of beauty products. then would we continue to poison ourselves with harsh, favourites. Shopping for cosmetics can be an overwhelming experi- toxic, synthetic chemicals found in conventional beauty So if doing your part and saving the planet one mas- ence for women these days. There are thousands of brands care products? cara tube at a time is not enough to persuade you to switch to choose from and all shout promises to shoppers that Not only are natural and organic products safer for our brands, perhaps the cancer factor will. claim to minimize lines, cover up dark circles, brighten the faces and bodies, but also they are safer for our environ- Studies have recently linked the use of parabens (butly, skin and accentuate your best features. ment. ethyl, methyl and propyl), which are nasty chemicals widely On the outside, the flashy packaging and elegant names Many non- used as preservatives in regular cosmetics and pharmaceu- make it all seem so glamorous, but when you look more green cosmetic tical products, to various forms of cancer. Then there’s form- closely at the ingredients inside you will find that your pric- Ashley companies aldehyde and pesticide residue found in common toiletries ey, mainstream products are filled with harsh chemicals package their and cosmetics. All of these have been banned in Europe, but that are harmful to your skin. Smith products in not yet in North America. For most women, paying for labels is part of the fun, but non- r e c y clable Essentially ladies, by taking the time to do your research at what cost? m a - terials, which you will find a better, safer and greener way to accentuate With the evolution of natural and organic cosmetic alter- when thrown your beauty. natives, there really is no reason to continue using harmful in the garbage, contribute to a poor ecological footprint. By By continuing to use chemical-based products you will chemical-based beauty products. going natural, you’re contributing not only to waste reduc- be doing both yourself and your earth a major disservice. Today, science laboratories are privy to cutting edge in- tion but also to energy conservation and therefore a stron- So, chuck your formaldehyde-filled moisturizer and your formation and therefore have the tools necessary to make ger, more positive impact on the environment. paraben-infested foundation and switch to a more pure safe, natural, and still effective beauty products. I know what you’re thinking. If these products claim to brand. The researchers at Upurea Inc., a natural and organic save the planet, they must be expensive; but you’re wrong. Your skin and your air will thank you. Dont assume, just MBA crisis was ask us questions! ‘manufactured’

Dresses. Shoes. Shopping and pink. Video games. Hockey. Electronics and blue. Most would clearly identify those items as a stereotypically male or female. Men have us identified by material and objects, a cookie-cutter representation of by city council what a female should be. I’ve got news for you…we’re not all the same! Unless it’s in support of breast cancer, I for one cannot stand the colour pink. My Anyone who is even remotely famil- council member was complicit in, a deci- sweater (that’s right, not a dress) colour choice, would be green. iar with politics can be sure to count on sion that a member of council was able to Don’t get me wrong, when it’s appropriate I do enjoy getting dolled up and pam- a few things; politicians are not always take full advantage of. pering myself, but that doesn’t represent whom I am. So why judge? forthright, taxes rise, and elections breed Of course, I speak of the decision by Not all women enjoy finding an excuse to shop at every minute, just to blow their insanity. Political life, lives lived in the Mayor Gray to authorize a city staff mem- paycheques on the newest Coach purse. public sphere, are justifiably subject to a ber and a city councillor to use taxpayer Last time I checked, my biggest debt was at Best Buy – not La Senza. level of scrutiny that exposes some of the dollars to pay for MBAs through the Uni- On Saturday nights I’m not sitting painting my nails while watching the latest epi- unseemly aspects of our collective hu- versity of Cape Breton. The approximate sode of Say Yes To The Dress. I’m at a bar with a Molson Canadian, watching my poor man nature. combined value of which is about $46,000. talentless Toronto Maple Leafs lose. Politicians are often referred to as a Was the mayor’s decision to do so When I salvage my savings, it’s for the new Sony Bravia XBR 46” television, not a “rare breed” or a “different sort” or the like. wise? No. BCBG dress! They’re not. They’re just like you and Was it right? Probably not. It bothers me when a guy automatically stereotypes me as the typical girlie-girl me. Does it matter now? No. and refers to women as being, “all the same”. They make mistakes, they do favours The time to debate the merit of the Don’t get me start- ed on video games. When a female says she for their friends, and city’s corporate training enjoys games, why do men assume it only they take advantage and financial assistance includes girlie games, like Mario, Spyro or of opportunities when policy was two years Sonic. Chantal they think no one else is ago, when it was being Newsflash boys, I can pick up an AK47 in Ryan looking. They also make Call of Duty just as well as you can, if not abused. Da Silva incredible sacrifices for better, since women use this thing called Wallis No one brought it up their community, they common sense a bit more. then, so why the circus work hard on behalf of My list of kills in Killzone 2 on my Play- now? Because this is an people they will prob- station 3 can put my shoe collection to election year, and if you ably never meet in the shame. want to be mayor it is hopes of improving our quality of life. I waited three hours in line to see the final installment of Star Wars. Dear John easier to vilify the person who is holding Perhaps one of the most damaging didn’t even get a second thought. And no, it wasn’t because my boyfriend dragged the job than it is to make a case for why ideas regarding the role of politicians is me to see it. you would be better. the notion that they are “leaders.” And as Then there is this thing called cooking that I am yet to master, however the art of So we have what the mayor referred such they should be held to a higher mor- Torrents – I’ve got down pat. to as a “manufactured crisis” and perhaps al standard than anyone else, that some- Let’s remember I am not bashing ‘girlie’ activities - the last thing I am is judgmental. that is true. how, they should defy human nature. I’m simply shedding light on a matter that gets overlooked because of dresses and What probably happened, at worst, How long will it be before we can put make-up. was the mayor found a way to manufac- this silly idea aside? It is perfectly back- Men, we are not all the same! ture consent, so that his assistant and his wards, the people are supposed to lead Perhaps it has something to do with the lack of motivation I have for plastering colleague could pursue higher education the politicians, not the other way around. mounds of make-up on my face, or ‘fake and baking’ until my tan shines a brighter while still keeping their jobs. So, upon reflecting on the most recent orange than the actual fruit. I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether “scandal” at Oshawa City Hall, it is hard I had to suffer through a horrid date once that included remarks such as, “This is the taxpayer should be on the hook for not to laugh. In fact, I am reminded of a called hockey. A girl’s religion is shopping,” and “Girls are all the same.” “improving the effectiveness of city staff,” general rule most people would do well Here’s a tip for men out there – don’t assume, ask questions. You may just find to the tune of $46,000. to remember when it comes to situations more similarities and fewer arguments in your relationship. However, it can hardly be considered like this, courtesy of the English writer Er- Sometimes I feel men try and avoid change. They hold onto their hobbies like a se- the crime of the century in a city where curity blanket and refuse to allow women in, in an attempt to protect their ‘manhood’. nest Benn: only 28 per cent of the electorate bother There’s no shame in sharing, boys, but that’s okay. Just don’t treat women unfairly “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, to cast a vote. by jumping the gun and making instant accusations or assumptions. finding it whether it exists or not, diagnos- Now there is an authentic cause for What makes the human species so special is the ability to be diverse, and that in- ing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong any mayoral candidate, a good reason to cludes women. remedy.” stand on your soapbox or pound your fist To a certain extent men have brushed the typical suburban housewife under the How is it relevant you ask? on the table in council chambers. Except couch. However, perhaps it’s time they vacuum all the crumbs in order to fully under- Well, for the last two weeks Oshawa listen…nope, nothing. stand women have changed. City Council has been beating itself over This entire drama conjures up the Who knows, maybe you will find you share a common interest with your girlfriend the head trying to find someone to burn ghost of Joseph de Maistre, and his infi- and as a result, she’ll let you hold the remote... at the stake for a decision that was made nitely wise observation that, “people get over two years ago, a decision that every the government they deserve.” 6 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Pink Power is Paramount

Photos by Cait Hoock

POWERED BY PINK: The ladies from the Campus Health and Flex Centre show pink support with their ‘Check out our Jugs’ event (above). The notori- ous moose stands proud in the Commons, dressed head to toe in pink (left). Cake Walk winner Doug MacBain proudly holds his cake, and score - it was just $2 (right). Cake Walk participants dance around, hoping to land in the win- ner’s chair (bottom left). Ready, aim, fire: Ashley Moore shoots with preci- sion to win prizes (bottom right.) The Chronicle March 16, 2010 7 8 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Nagging salespeople The power of Proactiv? Popping, squeezing and pok- is then used so often, the company ing. encourages you to continue to use We all want clean, acne free their merchandise even when you skin and will do almost anything are not breaking out. More money need etiquette lessons to make sure we get it. The grow- for the corporation means pre- ing popularity of the Proactiv skin venting unwanted gunk on your line products is sweeping the na- face. The music is pumping, the aren’t quite ready to make that online shopping industry, re- tion. Pop celebrities like Katy Per- Proactiv does have its draw- colours are pulling your eyes in kind of commitment. The sales- tail businesses need to be care- ry and Jessica Simpson have been backs as reviewed by individuals every direction and the scent is bot takes the hint and moves ful with their approach to sales flashed on their commercials, on acne.org,, just like any other sweet and nostalgic. along. because if it’s not pleasant for brainwashing the population that skin care routine [depending on It’s all familiar. It’s all fabulous. Four steps later it begins shoppers to buy items in the Proactiv is the one product that your skin sensitivity]. It can often It’s your favourite store. again, with associate number store, they will find another way will zap their zits. If a pop star is cause stinging, redness, tender- Starting from the front left two and three and the pattern to do it online. telling us a product works then it ness and peeling. The harsh, active corner as always, you check out continues until finally you are Whether the store runs on must be great, right? I mean, when ingredients can sometimes irritate the new display and after about no longer enjoying the experi- commission should not be visi- was the last time you saw a ce- and damage an individual’s skin. If four steps you are stopped. ence of browsing around your ble to the unsuspecting shopper. lebrity with a whitehead on their that’s what you’re looking for, self- A robotic sales associate per- favourite store and you leave. People understand some visage or blackheads taking over flagellation is cheaper. forms a well-rehearsed greeting It’s all familiar. It’s all frustrat- companies operate on commis- their nose surface? The benzoyl peroxide in the and shares with you the latest ing. It’s aggressive customer ser- sion, but the associate’s money- Everyone’s skin reacts dif- product doesn’t just help unclog and greatest promotion. You vice. making potential is not on the ferently to product ingredients. pores. it can also help bleach tow- thank them and continue on, Many have been there a time mind of the shopper when they According to the Proactiv web- els, clothes and even hair. But it’s grabbing at an item of interest to or two and been annoyed by are looking for a TV for their page, the ingredient that tackles really not the answer to saving on take a closer look. sales associate space invasion, new home or the perfect dress the main causes of acne in their the cost of bleaching your laundry. “Do you want me to help you but why are these the tech- for their graduation. product benzoyl peroxide; it fights One of the main reasons peo- find a size?” they ask. You re- niques of choice for so many Respect for the right to shop against the build up of bacteria ple’s acne treatments fail is that spond ‘no’ politely, and continue retail businesses? Is stalking a in peace is the key issue here on the skin and blocked pores. As people stop their daily routine. on. customer while they shop really and it’s not a lot to ask for, es- found on FightYourAcne.com, the Your acne can come back in an “That is such a cute shirt,” says an affective way to boost sales? pecially when it comes to such repeated use of this chemical can instant if you are not religiously the sales-bot. “I actually have Of course people need help a fun and satisfying activity as generate free radicals that damage following a face maintenance it myself and the colour would sometimes when they shop. shopping. the skin’s structure and cellular schedule. look awesome on you.” Be it finding the right size or A friendly hello and an offer- DNA. It’s also found in almost any So whether you want to keep Smiling, you agree and move colour or figuring out the per- ing of help for questions when acne-fighting product at the drug poking at your face, squeezing along to the next display booth, fect gift for a loved one, the help needed is all it takes for an asso- store therefore it is possible to zits or work hard to earn enough but you feel someone watching of a knowledgeable associate ciate to make a connection with damage your DNA without going money wash you face with Proac- over your shoulder. can make a world of difference a shopper and ensure success broke buying Jessica and Katy’s tiv, acne is a thing of life; some may “Oh, I love that. That would in your shopping success. But for all involved in the sale. overly expensive product. fight it and some may let nature look so good on you,” offers your it’s almost impossible to have Cleanse, tone, moisturize. take its course. new shadow. “Do you want me an enjoyable experience when These are the steps that the proac- to start you a change room?” Not your space is not respected. Ashley Smith tive line suggests their customers a bad idea you think, but you With the evolution of the follow, twice daily, for the product Jessica Merrilees to be effective. Since the product                       The Chronicle March 16, 2010 9 CAMPUS NEWS Drama club’s evening at the improv

laughs. By Neil Coxworth The first game played was Chronicle Staff called Freeze. The game starts off with two people given a scenario The laughs were contagious that they must act out. The object and the situations were unpre- of the game is to yell: “freeze,” and dictable at E.P. Taylor’s on the then walk up on stage and re- evening of March 9. The reason? place one of the actors, taking the Improv. scene in whatever direction you The Drama Club hosted its feel like. first improv night of the year and One of the favourite games of things got loud and crazy. the night was a game called party For those of you who aren’t host. In this game, one person is familiar with improv, you may chosen to be the host of a party. recall a TV show from the 90s Three other people act as the called Whose Line is it Anyway? guests. The show, hosted by Drew The twist is that each guest is Carey, featured contestants tak- assigned a strange quirk that the ing part in several games that re- host is unaware of. The object of quire quick thinking to act out a the game is for the host to figure scenes without a script. The con- out what the quirks are by min- testants were usually given only gling with the guests at the party. a scenario in which to start the One of the guests, for example, scene. This almost always result- was a children’s television host ed in hilarious and unexpected who was craving chocolate cake. situations. “I feel like the event went all “Everyone is very creative but right for our first experience,” said mind blocks are inevitable un- Vibert, adding she hopes in the der pressure,” said Drama Club future audience members get in- member Amber Vibert, speaking volved with the games more. of the challenges that come with Keep an eye on the SA calen- Photo by Neil Coxworth Improvisation. dar for future improv events for About 40 people attended the a night of free laughs and good MAKING A SCENE: Members of the campus drama club act out a scene during a event, enough to have some good people. game of Party Host. The game was part of improv night at E.P. Taylor’s March 9. Future growth for UOIT expected soon ing new programs.” “There is a lot of bad online learn- very careful to make sure our on- tion. In an attempt to create more Durham This fall the college is introduc- ing in the world, but there is a lot of line learning is done very well.” Ontario jobs and build a stronger ing hospitality management and bad in-class teaching in the world McGuinty said that in the fu- economy, the provincial govern- population culinary management programs. as well. There is also a lot of good ture 70 per cent of jobs would ment said it is making education The university is also looking to online learning and we’ve been require a post-secondary educa- it’s top priority. have a broader array of programs growing fast for both graduate and undergrad- uate programs as the school’s en- Continued from page 1 rolment continues to grow. “UOIT needs to be bigger than “We have a student services it is today. The population of Dur- building. It is being constructed ham Region is growing rapidly, currently,” said Gurmen. “With that and in 2031 the projected popula- building we are going to introduce tion is very close to a million; that’s a totally new student service deliv- probably an underestimate,” said ery model, which will integrate all Bordessa. “The university has to student services in one location. be right-sized to serve the needs The majority of student needs will of a population of a million people, be addressed in that one location.” and that is a university that is more This will include admissions, than 20,000 students.” registration, payments, financial The government wants to aid, hired career services and the strengthen and contribute to post- learning support centre. secondary schools with interna- “The library is also pre-planned tional students. UOIT has over 350 to have an addition that was in the students from more than 50 coun- architectural drawings from the tries throughout the world. building,” said Bordessa. “If you “It’s the future of Canada,” said look at the east end of the library, Bordessa. “ We are going to reflect, you actually see that it’s ready to we already do reflect the popula- be expanded. Any further devel- tion that we’re in. The population opment will have to be north of we are in is going to remain ex- Conlin Road.” tremely diverse and become more He said that any further park- diverse even.” ing would also have to be north of As well, Ontario will be intro- Conlin or else the university and ducing an online university, On- college will have to build multi- tario online Institute that will bring storey parking lots. the best professors at the top pro- McGuinty did not reveal how grams to the homes of those who much funding would be going into want to pursue this new learning the Open Ontario plan for higher option. education. In order for this kind of For many of UOIT’s on-campus growth, the college and university courses, there is a lot of online will need substantial financial help course content because of the from the Ontario government. laptop-based programs. There are “The college is already growing even some fully online course and and we will be happy to contrib- some degrees that are substantial- ute to the government’s agenda,” ly done over the Internet. said Gurmen. “Right now we are “Online learning done well is increasing the capacity of some a very effective way to teach and of our existing programs that are learn and we have been very care- oversubscribed and also introduc- ful to do it well,” said Bordessa. 10 The Chronicle March 16, 2010

energy--both are electrical systems. In 2007 I completedompleted my apprenticeapprenticeship and obtainedained my electricalal license.licens In early 200820 I started EcoAge Technolo-echn gies,s, and began working as an electricalectric contractor,ontract while scouting for opportu-pport nitiesities for renewable energy systemsystems installations.nstallation After having formedormed a strongng bbond with a distributorstributor of an exclusivesive Ontario-madeO e product linel of grid-connectednecte solarar PV products, I was able to land the first EcoAge Technolo The Chronicle March 16, 2010 11 CAMPUS NEWS Putting a cap on plastic bottles?

By Kyle Reynolds dence in that.” According to the Bottled Wa- Chronicle Staff However, she said the response ter Free Day website, the city of to banning bottled water on cam- Toronto checks its tap water for Students appear split on the pus wouldlikely be negative. bacteria every four to six hours. idea of banning bottled water on “It would make a good state- Bottled water plants are inspected campus. ment, but not everyone will agree by the government every three to Over the past year, administra- with it,” she said. Her goal is to at five years. tors at several campuses across least limit the number of plastic Last year, UOIT ran a group the country have tried to end the water bottles and coffee cups sold called Boycott the Bottle. The goal sale and distribution of bottled around campus. of the group was to raise aware- water by promoting the use of mu- “It would be cool to negotiate ness about the purchasing and nicipal tap water. some sort of deal with the food consumption of bottled water. The Last week, campuses across services oncampus,” she said. group is scheduled to resume in the province participated in the “Perhaps if students brought a re- September 2010. Bottled Water Free Campus Chal- usable bottle or coffee mug to Tim Newly elected SA president An- lenge, which focused on the re- Hortons, staff could fill them up at thony Boland said banning bottled striction of bottled water and the a discounted price.” water oncampus would be idealis- promotion of accessible public According to Elly Adeland, or- tic, but not necessarily realistic. water infrastructure on campus. ganizer of Bottled Water Free Day, “Other universities and colleges March 11 marked Canada’s first and water and energy campaigner in Canada certainly have done it,” Bottled Water Free Day. Oshawa of the Polaris Institute, a Canadian he said. “However, in order to do it, was one of two Ontario municipal- organization that is aiming to put the institution needs to financially ities, and one of nine in all of Can- an end to the privatization of water reinvest in their water supply in- ada, to register as “onboard” on the services, the bottled water indus- frastructure. We need new, clean Bottled Water Free Day website. try consumes more energy and water fountains and safer water Although Durham College/ releases more harmful toxins into refilling stations.” UOIT did not participate, several the environment than tap water. He said there needs to be a students agreed the day will likely “We’re seeing a growing move- push to reinvest in public water garner more attention by next ment across the country to ban before the campus can ban bot- year. the water bottle,” she said. “Here tled water. “I’d much rather drink tap wa- in Canada, we have great local tap “The SA has done its part by in- ter as it is,” said Melanie Brooks, water, and we need to remember stalling a water refill station down newly elected SA vice-president of that we should secure that access.” by the food service. The university college affairs. “Bottled water just Since 2000, there have been 29 and college need to do the same in Photo by Kyle Reynolds doesn’t taste good to me. Plus, I recalls of 49 bottled water prod- existing and future buildings, too. feel much safer drinking from the ucts by the Canadian Food Inspec- Once there is a viable alternative, BAN THE BOTTLE: SA VP of college affairs Melanie tap. City water is constantly moni- tion Agency, most due to bacterial we can start talking about banning Brooks urges students to use metal water bottles. tored and tested, so I have confi- or chemical contaminants. bottled water.”

Photo by Leslie Bates

CHAIR-ING A CAUSE: Jolene Parks shows a chair made through Chairs for the Children of Haiti program. The handwoven seats and frames are made in Haiti. ‘Chairs for Children’ BBQ

By Leslie Bates for the school in Haiti. The chairs nadian Tire Series drivers Kerry Chronicle Staff cost approximately $8 (U.S.) and Micks and Derek Lynch, who will are built in Haiti. be bringing show cars for view- Come and join the Newcastle The event is also celebrating ing, as well as other guests. IGA and the International Scout the grocery store’s transforma- There will also be various door and Guide Fellowship, in sup- tion from the Newcastle IGA to prizes as well as a silent auction. port of Chairs for the Children of the new Newcastle Foodland. For more information on the Haiti, as they hold a barbecue to The event will take place at 131 event, contact Blaine Bates at support the rebuilding efforts in King Avenue East, in Newcastle, (905) 914-0261. earthquake-ravaged Haiti. on March 30 beginning at 10 a.m. For more information on the The Chairs for the Children of Scheduled to attend the event Chairs for the Children of Haiti, Haiti is an organization that as- will be local councilor Gord Rob- contact Linda Bates at 1(613) sists in the purchasing of chairs inson, as well as NASCAR Ca- 374-1307. 12 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 13 CAMPUS NEWS Forensic camp makes the cut

By Leslie Bates pus crime scene house and their They can either have a one-day the sessions are full and then there student,” Nicholls said. “There are Chronicle Staff DNA laboratory. experience, where they would still will be a waiting list. courses in the forensics offered.” “This gives high school students get the hands-on experience but “We will have about 30 camp- “There used to be a night course Teenagers between the ages an opportunity to be on a univer- not the full experience of being in ers per week,” Kyle said. “This gives offered but it hasn’t been offered of 13 and 17 can have hands-on sity campus,” said director of the a university environment or they them a chance to have the hands- for the last two years,” Kyle said. experience and hear from experts Forensic Science Camp, Christo- can stay the entire week at the uni- on experience they came for.” “We might revisit that in the next when they attend Trent Univer- pher Kyle. “And also be exposed to versity’s residence and have the For others older than 17 who few years though.” sity’s Forensic Science Camp this the university life and see what it’s full experience of the camp. want a chance to have some For more information on the summer. like to take a degree.” The cost varies based on what knowledge in this area there are camp or to register, contact Trent’s The camp, which started in the “Campers can expect a unique they want to do. For someone summer courses offered at Trent. Conference Services at (705) 748- early 2000s, will have experts in at- hands-on experience,” said Van- who is going to be staying for only “They can take them based on 1260 or visit the camp’s website tendance from areas like wildlife essa Nicholls, co-ordinator for the day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., it would cost course to course or as a part-time forensiccamp.nrdpfc.ca. forensics, forensic entomology, camp. $250. The entire week costs $750, forensic anthropology and blood- The camp is being offered in including meals. stain pattern analysis. It is being two sessions over the summer Campers should be registered held at the university in Peterbor- holidays: July 18-23 and August within the next few months, as ough at the school’s new on-cam- 22-27. Campers have two options. they will be taking campers until Celebrate the season with St. Patty’s snacks

By Neil Coxworth sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Popcorn will be sold for $1.50 Chronicle Staff “The bake sale is a St. Patrick’s a bag, most cupcakes will be sold Day theme so we will be bak- for around 50 cents and cookies Anybody with a chronic ing with a lot of green,” said club will be 25 cents,” said McMillan. sweet tooth or a miniature food member Kait McMillan. The proceeds will go towards budget should visit Vendor’s Ally Some of the items for sale in- the advertising committee, so be on Wednesday, March 17. clude green rice crispy squares, sure to come out and support a The Advertising club will be green cupcakes, popcorn and good cause while getting your hosting a St. Patrick’s Day bake clover-shaped cookies. much-needed sugar fix. 14 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 15 CAMPUS NEWS A positive message through Supporting the creative rhymes and lyrics search for a cure

By Nathaniel Smith a good individual. listeners that he will create a Chronicle Staff Through creative rhymes and revolution in the music industry lyrics he managed to downplay the with his motive and desire. Rants about sex, drugs, money, importance of a luxurious lifestyle And on his anthem, One Man and derogatory terms belittling and bring God, family and friends Army, he shouts out, “I’m the defi- women are constantly blasting to the forefront. nition of a man on a mission, a over the airwaves and polluting In the songs I Hate Money, Defi- man with the vision.” young minds. nition Of A Man, and The Garden Overall the album is great from Looking to provide entertaining Of Eden he encourages listeners to top to bottom with a mix of songs music while conveying a positive focus on other things in life instead that appeal to everybody, from message, a former middle school of just money and wealth because therapeutic to fun, aggressive, and teacher from New Orleans Louisi- it can corrupt your mind and blind serious songs. ana named David Augustine came you from the truth. The only faults with the album to the rescue with a breath of fresh In I Hate Money he sings, “It are a lack of collaborations from air. isn’t nothing but green paper my other artists and mainstream Augustine, who goes by the rap boy, it feels good to be holding it producers, which could have en- moniker Dee-1, decided to give up but let me remind you look at it too hanced his message and helped his teaching career and become a long guess what, it will blind you.” David slay Goliath in his musical Photo by Miranda Roach rap artist in an effort to be a posi- He also praises women in his adventure. BUYING FOR THE CAUSE: DC Office Administration tive influence on youth all over the lead single, Queens, because he Through his 17-song album he world. With his debut album, Da- feels the mothers and women of makes it seem that no task is in- students Lindsey Blondin (left) and Rosemary Blon- vid & Goliath, Dee-1 did just that the world are under appreciated surmountable and with dedication din make a purchase at the Gala of Hope table in by expressing sentiments of hard for their efforts in life. and commitment anything is pos- vendor’s Alley to support a cure for breast cancer. work and a commitment to being Finally Dee-1 proclaims to sible.

Photo by Gabrielle Baksh

SHOWCASE: The UOIT Ridgebacks Dance Pack give students a preview of their hip hop,lyrical,contemporary and tap routines that will be featured at Bust-A- Move 2010,a dance competition which features the best college and universities. Dance Pack busts a move

By Gabrielle Baksh Ridgebacks Dance Pack in ac- full costume. Chronicle Staff tion. The Dance Pack will be hitting Admission was free as the the stage again on March 27 for Students reported to the Cam- team hosted a dance showcase, Bust-A-Move 2010, a dance com- pus Recreation and Wellness at noon in Gym 3, by showing off petition featuring the best college Centre’s dance floor on March 5 their hip hop, jazz, lyrical, con- and university dance teams. Ad- to catch a preview of the UOIT temporary and tap routines in mission is free with student ID. Toasting to success

Photo by Cait Hoock A SATISFYING END: Power of Pink committee members toast to a fantastic day’s end. 16 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Conquer fear, inspire hope While her dream of holding a By Cait Hoock grandchild had come true, Sze- Chronicle Staff man wanted her to dream bigger. While attending an evening at the An estimated 437 Canadian Gala in 2007, he surprised Griffith women are diagnosed with breast with the idea of having a bursary cancer every week. The initial created in name of her grand- shock of the diagnosis is enough to daughter: The Heather Olivia overwhelm any woman with fear: Colleran Bursary. fear of never seeing a child gradu- “It was just something I thought ate from university, fear of never would be a wonderful way to give seeing that child walk down the back,” he said. “I’ve been so im- aisle and raise a family. For Heath- pressed with that family.” er Griffith, it was the fear of never The idea arose as chocolate ros- being able to hold a grandchild. es were sold to raise money. It got Diagnosed at the age of 43, to a point where more than $600 Griffith’s work consumed most of was raised. The bursary would go her life. As the regional manager to a Nursing student at Durham for Sears, she was on the road a lot, College in the amount of $500. away from her children. For her “I didn’t want this bursary to go daughter Nicole, marriage wasn’t to the top of the class, I wanted it to on the horizon, let alone a family. go to a student who supported the “You have to get mad at cancer community on their own time,” to fight it, and believe in the power said Griffith. “I want it to go to a of a positive mind,” she said. “My Nursing student who is pursuing new focus was that I would hold a a career in oncology in the local grandchild.” area. Griffith’s mom, and CEO of Griffith and Lea connected the Gala of Hope Betty Lea, said with David Chambers, associate Heather’s positive attitude was a VP of the office of development, true inspiration. in 2009 and Ryan Carr’s name was “My favourite story is of the day suggested. she had her mastectomy,” said Carr said he was flattered he Photo by Cait Hoock Lea. “She had her breast removed was chosen for the award, but Friday and came home Monday. the recognition alone would have THE POWER OF A POSITIVE MIND: The Gala of Hope creator, Heather Griffith, holds She was all dressed up and she been enough. her cherished granddaughter, Olivia Colleran, after her battle with breast cancer. said to me, ‘Mom, I’ve been look- “It felt good because I didn’t try ing everywhere for the Windex.’” to do anything above and beyond,” spend together. enough for her, she now has two- her horizon, she said the journey Breast cancer was uncommon he said. “I just tried to be helpful “I always find these challenges month old Jack, the newest ad- was all about keeping a positive when Lea was growing up. Her and caring in this career. I didn’t and I feel pretty whole right now,” dition to the family. Griffith said mindset. daughter was the first person she care about the money.” said Griffith. “Everything came once he’s only waking up a couple “It becomes the C word,” she knew to be diagnosed. Carr still has the money and he true and now I have to dream of times during the night she’ll have said. “Pick a goal five years down And after enduring a lumpec- is planning to put it towards con- something else. I can’t seem to more energy to invite him for a the road and achieve it. I got mad, tomy in one breast, a mastectomy tinuing his education. He was en- keep any money in my wallet.” sleepover. said I was going to be a grand- in the other and reconstructive rolled in a police course, but knew If spoiling one grandchild isn’t And while a bright future is on mother and I did.” surgery, Griffith was breast cancer nursing was right for him. free and on the road to a healthy “I wanted to be a cop, but going recovery. through the back of my mind I al- The journey only got better ways thought about nursing, even from that point on. On Oct. 16, throughout high school,” he said. 2007 beautiful and healthy baby “I’m really glad I took it.” girl Heather Olivia Colleran was Carr said the instructors make born. Named after her grandmoth- it worthwhile and are inspiring. er, of course. The level of respect he had for “Finding out my daughter nursing before and after entering was pregnant was amazing,” said the program changed dramati- Griffith. “It was my gift for all the cally too. hell I had been through.” “Going into it I knew you had Griffith was flattered she scored to take care of people, but now I an invite into the delivery room, understand different emotions,” but even more thrilled when baby he said. “It’s not just physical, it’s a Heather was handed over to her, mental skill you need to develop after only a few minutes with her as well.” mom and dad. Carr asked to do his field place- The Gala of Hope was cre- ment on the sixth floor of the on- ated in 2004 by Griffith and sister, cology level at Lakeridge Health. Robin Young, as a way to get their He said he would also be interest- minds off of the disease, and to ed in the new breast assessment raise a little bit of money for breast centre. cancer research. Though the bursary doesn’t go Expecting to raise about $4,000, through Student Awards, Cham- the gala brought home a whop- bers said it promotes breast can- ping $18,000, all of which was do- cer awareness and supports stu- nated to the Canadian Breast Can- dents in practical nursing. cer Foundation. “I think it’s unique in that it’s The gala will be celebrating its coming from a grass roots organi- seventh year this fall. More than zation,” said Chambers. $700,000 has been raised and will This year the bursary is avail- be going towards the new cancer able to either a Durham College centre at Lakeridge Health, sched- student or a UOIT student. And uled to open this fall: The Heath- Griffith hopes to present this year’s er Griffith Breast Assessment winner at the Gala of Hope in front Centre.s of everyone. “They are a fantastic family, Since baby Heather was born, a true inspiration,” said Jim Sze- Griffith can’t seem to get enough. man, CEO of the Oshawa Hospital As if visiting four to five times Foundation. “It’s amazing how she a week isn’t enough, they fre- took on this unbelievable fundrais- quently have sleepovers too. Scat- ing initiative with her mom and tered books and markers on the sister all the while going through Griffith’s floor are only one indi- treatments.” cation of the amount of time they The Chronicle March 16, 2010 17 CAMPUS NEWS Begin the long road to success

Vandepol said St. John uses his whether it’s successful on a proj- book in the presentation to help ect, successful in life, in relation- participants apply the eight traits ships, everything…” to their own lives. Students interested in attend- “He discovered that this was ing the presentation can RSVP to something that would be really firstgeneration@durhamcollege. beneficial to students in terms of ca. helping them plan out their ca- The first 100 participants to reer path and looking at success register will receive a free copy of in so many different aspects of “Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky and Rich.” their lives,” she said. “We all want Lunch will be provided at the pre- to be successful to a certain point, sentation.

GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’: Richard St. John shows his eight traits to be successful.

By Geoffrey Gooden Unlucky and Rich,” shares his eight she, along with fellow staff mem- Chronicle Staff traits for success. St. John has inter- bers, had a positive experience viewed celebrities such as James with St. John last year. Interested in learning how to Cameron, Bill Gates, Matt Groe- “Don Lovisa and our execu- increase your chances of success? ning, Steve Jobs, Martha Stewart tive team actually brought him Students can discover tips on how and Oprah Winfrey. Among those on-campus last year for the staff,” to be successful by attending The people, St. John discovered eight Vandepol said. “It was an awe- Secret Society of Success presen- common traits: passion, work, fo- some presentation, I came out tation on Monday, March 22 from cus, push, ideas, improve, serve of it feeling energized and it kind noon to 2 p.m. in the dining room, and persist. of substantiates how you feel at G213. Lucy Romao Vandepol, first certain times…and you kind of sit Richard St. John, success ana- generation student co-ordinator, there and you just go, ‘Yeah, that lyst and author of “Stupid, Ugly, organized this presentation after makes sense.’” 18 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS

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IT’S LADIES NIGHT!: Ladies get “pampered” at pamper night. The event was organized by second-year Public Relations students to raise money for their trip to Chicago. It was a ladies night on campus

By Gabrielle Baksh Laura Whyte and Jayde Naklicki ed, their make-up applied, and ing & Esthetics, 15 Simcoe St. N., resent our school since it’s for a Chronicle Staff began organizing the ladies pam- were given massages. Naklicki Oshawa. good cause,” said Emily Taylor, a per night in January to raise mon- said the event only cost students Similarly, hairstylists, nail hair stylist student from the Ca- Oh, what a night. The feeling ey for the Public Relations stu- the price of essential décor and technicians and makeup art- reer School. was right March 5 when second- dents upcoming trip to Chicago. food, thanks to the use of volun- ists volunteered from the Career Representatives from Avon year Public Relations students “Definitely, I think it’s a suc- teers. School of Hair and Nails, 92 Bond and Mary Kay were at the pam- hosted a ladies pamper night. cess. Everybody’s having a good The volunteers included mas- St. W., Oshawa. per night as sponsors to donate Female guests spent the night time and the ladies look beauti- sage therapists from Trillium Col- “Our administrator hears a items to the raffle and showcase getting made over in room G213 ful,” said Naklicki. lege. lot about stuff like this, and so a their beauty products. Chapters, by volunteers from local career The cost of admission was $10. Hairstylists and nail techni- bunch of people arranged to vol- Valentino’s Hair Salon in Whitby, schools. For that price female guests had cians volunteered from the Art & unteer from the full courses. We and Trade Secrets also donated Emily Turney, Kim Schaab, their hair styled, their nails paint- Technique Academy of Hairstyl- thought we’d come out and rep- raffle items. New SA VP looks to the future tember) was capped at 3,000 tick- cause the guy has an incredible By Kyle Reynolds ets. Anybody who attended knew voice that could rattle your ears Chronicle Staff that there was plenty of room! I from 100 metres away,” he said. want to extend the ticket cap to at “And Capaldi because my num- Becoming an executive mem- least 5,500.” ber one dream ever since I was ber of the Student Association is As VP of Campus Life, Jones in Grade 3 was to be a pro skate- no easy feat. Creating platforms, will be in charge of the majority of boarder, and he is arguably one of designing posters, and enduring SA events. He will be working with the best in the world.” a week of tumultuous campaign- student life during his orientation, Jones has volunteered with ing all play pivotal roles in earning and will be planning intramural Universal Music, and some of his votes. sports and other events in the near favourite bands and singers in- For Brad Jones, an equal bal- future. clude The Tragically Hip, Muse, ance of hard work, creativity and “Starting in May, I will be plan- MGMT, Death Cab for Cutie, Kid fun made him a recognizable face ning an amazing orientation week Cudi, Bob Dylan, Elliot Smith, around campus. And, oh yea, it for September 2010,” said Jones. “I and Elvis. He also plays several in- also helped him become the new am currently in the process of con- struments, including electric and vice-president of Campus Life. tacting agents to get a list of bands acoustic guitar, the banjo and the The self-professed music lover that will be available. We are going harmonica. said he was excited to win a posi- to then put the bands into a survey “I play and write folk songs but tion on the SA. and have the students fill it out to everyone says I sound like Dallas “I put a lot of time and meticu- see what band or bands they want Green,” he said. lous planning into my campaign for next year.” He advises students interested and to see it all pay off was great,” When not overloading on in running for a position on the said Jones. “There were a number school work or practising his SA next year research the position of things that I did and each ac- French and Spanish, (which he and sit one-on-one with the cur- tivity was just as fun as the last. I admits still needs a lot of work), rent executives first. “This way you consider myself to be a very cre- Jones can be found with his girl- can find out whether or not you ative person and to be given the friend, who was one of his main actually want and like the posi- opportunity to showcase some of supporters during his campaign. tion,” said Jones. “Also, make sure my ideas was wicked.” “It was my girlfriend who actu- you know the rules front to back Jones recorded an advertise- ally found out about the position because it will save you a lot of ment and song for Riot Radio, shot and knew it would be perfect for hassle.” a music video, made posters, but- me,” he said. “When she told me Photo provided by Brad Jones He said the most important tons, and handbills, and handed about it, I immediately knew that advice is to be prepared, respect- out goody bags with condoms I wanted to run. For me, it was a LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Newly elected SA vice-president ful and positive. “All my hard work and jolly ranchers. His platform, ton of work and lots of planning. of campus life, Brad Jones, had fun with his campaign, and would have been irrelevant with- which can still be found on vote- But once I got started it was quasi- has several ideas for Durham College’s future. out the support of my friends, bradjones.tumblr.com, highlights smooth sailing from there.” family and girlfriend,” said Jones. his passion to enhance already- The avid skateboarder rode was the balancing act of school Jones said if he could be any “I think it’s the support that I was existing events. over a few bumps and took a few and my campaign, but it all worked person for a day he would choose shown that enabled me to connect “I love the events that happen minor tumbles along the way, but out. Sometimes you need to sacri- either lead singer of Circa Survive, with the students on a personal on campus,” he said. “I want to said, “Like with any plans, things fice some time for a greater cause. Anthony Green, or professional level. I think I won because I am continue the trend of going bigger sometimes happen, but you gotta I would do everything all over in a skateboarder Mike Mo Capaldi. motivated and truly love this posi- and better. Campusfest (in Sep- be ready for the curve balls. There heartbeat.” “I would want to be Green be- tion.” The Chronicle March 16, 2010 19 20 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Power of pink scavenger hunt help in any way we can, and I’m By Chantal Da Silva glad that this year we can be a part Chronicle Staff of this.” Twenty-eight pledge forms The Music Business Adminis- were taken prior to the event, tration and Management students showing a good sign for results. proudly showed off their Power of “We made $170 before the Pink by holding their first Scaven- event even started,” said Wallace. ger Hunt on campus on March 10, “As of right now we are at $200, to help raise money for breast can- and that is wonderful support.” cer research. Students were given various clues, “Even if people only contribute as well as breast cancer tips, that $1, every little bit helps,” said team led them around the college and leader and second-year MBM stu- university. dent, Bekka McDougall. “We also One of the clues included: want to teach students how they “Watch out for muggers on Mon- can help prevent getting cancer days. Many experts believe that and dispelling the myths around taking birth control pills for more breast cancer.” than five years, or taking hormone This was the first time MBM replacement therapy, can also students took part in the Power slightly increase your risk of get- of Pink as Adam Anthony, Heath- ting breast cancer.” er Wallace and Bekka McDou- They even had free hints avail- gall represented their program able to those who ran into trouble: dressed in pink, smiling to par- “Please call or text Bekka if you are Photo by Chantal Da Silva ticipants and encouraging positive unable to figure out the clue.” motivation for the cause. “Basically, we sat down and LET THE HUNT BEGIN: Team leader Bekka McDougall shows off her pink spirit near “We need to show the impor- brainstormed the best clues and the MBM scavenger hunt table. tance of breast cancer,” said sec- took the most significant points ond-year MBM student and volun- about breast cancer,” said second- “My nanny had breast cancer Sourcing provided the Urban eryone knows how powerful of a teer Heather Wallace. “It’s all about year MBM student and volunteer, so I always support the cause,” said Behaviour gift cards, and although woman she was and I thought that providing awareness.” Adam Anthony. Macapline. “The scavenger hunt only $150 was used, he donated would be important.” Students were able to partici- Anthony showed the power was really fun and I’m glad I could over $300. Although the MBM table wasn’t pate individually or in a group of of men in pink by wearing a pink take part in it.” “It was unbelievably amazing of overly busy with participants, it up to five people, with a minimum shirt that he proudly displayed They were each given a $50 gift him to do that for us,” said Wallace. was clear their main focus was to pledge of $10, although most during the event. “I bought it spe- certificate to Urban Behaviour, Wallace was the creator of the eye- provide awareness about cancer pledges were done individually. cifically for this event,” he said. alongside a pink bag that included catching flyer that incorporated to students, and help as much as “We want the Power of Pink “Men can show support too.” an iPod shuffle, DVDs, hats and T- Audrey Hepburn, and explained it they could. to raise more money this year Amanda Macapline and Mo- shirts. took over nine hours to complete. “We love helping and contrib- than ever before,” said second- nique Charnock, second-year so- “I always do fundraisers to help “It was a lot of work because I uting in any way we can,” said Mc- year MBM student and volunteer, cial service worker students were out as much as I can,” said Char- had to get all the proper contact Dougall. “We will definitely be at Brittney Anyon. “Our program is the lucky participants to come out nock. “This was just really amaz- information,” she said. the front of the line to help again in always able to come together and on top, raising over $70. ing.” Brian Anyon from CMT “I used Audrey because ev- the future.” Zines offer an interesting way to share thoughts

By Jessica Merrilees tics, ephemera and sexual content are only a select Chronicle Staff few of the wide ranged topics. “I love the freedom of zines,” says Harley Pageot Zines are known for their crazy publications of the Oshawa art collective Broken Arts. “Because and interesting authors. they are made by individuals, for love and not mon- Shat Upon, a crazy punk zine from Montana ey, there is the freedom to print anything you want features strange Finnish punk culture and reci- without the editorial interference or restriction.” pes for home-made alcohol. Another wild zine is Not only does Pageot run the Oshawa arts col- called The Flashboogies. This zine was used to pro- lective, Broken Arts, he also participates in zine mote bands from Connecticut. It was immature, fairs and runs zine workshops at places like Dur- dirty and funny; one of the best zines to come out ham College and the McLaughlin Public Library. of the 1990s. Pageot created his first zine, Yard Sale!, in May These creations are methodsof free expression 2009. and communication. They are herished,c protect- The time and materials necessary to create a ed and promoted by their open-minded creators zine are seldom matched by revenue from zine and treasured by the handful of readers. sales. Pageot said that most zines are produced in A zine, an acronym of the word fanzine or mag- editions of less than 100. Because of small circu- azine, is generally a small circulation publication of lation, the publications are not often copyrighted imaginative texts and images. The work is self-pub- and most of the authors hold a strong belief that lished and is often reproduced by a photocopier on the material should be freely distributed. “My fa- an assortment of coloured paper. vourite style of zine has always been the perzine,” “I think zines are a great way for anyone to ex- said Harley. “I love reading about other people’s press themselves,” said Oshawa Library’s teen li- lives and getting an insight into their world.” brarian Tiffany Pahman. “[People] don’t need a Some photocopied zines have risen to promi- computer, they can use a pen and paper, whatever nence or professional status and have found wide medium they find useful and go with it.” bookstore and online distribution. A few of the Authors often mix and match what they display more popular publications are Giant Robot, Maxi- in their publications. Readers will normally see mum RocknRoll and Dazed and Confused. hand-drawn pictures, poems and stories, to name “Dishwasher, a zine made by author Pete Jordan a few. while he was on a quest to be a dishwaher in all 50 “[Zines] have been around for a long time,” said states, is one of my favourite zines,” said Pahman. Pahman. “They are a great way to support a cause “This zine collection has now been turned into a or even share your poetry with the world.” book published by HarperPerennial; anyone who Topics covered in these works of art are broad. likes memoirs and funny stories would love this Art and design, fanfiction, personal journals, poli- book and zine.” The Chronicle March 16, 2010 21 22 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 23 24 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 25 CAMPUS NEWS New bylaw not friendly to scaly pets

By Sarah Golan cated will have a new home to go Chronicle Staff to, says Conlin. Instead of being killed or abandoned, the animals The new Responsible Pet taken will go to such places as Owner’s by-law may not touch a rescue agencies and reptile zoos. hair on your dog’s or cat’s head, But Grills doesn’t think they but it does have something to say should be taken in the first place, about the scales of more exotic so she will carry on with her fund- type animals like a snake or liz- raising. ard. “I realize there’s people that The by-law passed by Oshawa don’t have a lot of money, such City Council this past month, as myself. Even if it’s just a dollar says anyone owning a banned or 50 cents, every little bit helps animal would have 90 days to to get us to the goal of hiring a get rid it, or face a fine and con- lawyer, and basically knocking fiscation of the animal. The list of the City of Oshawa back down to banned animals includes boas, size,” she says. pythons, monitor lizards, and Anything left over from the even animals as cute and fluffy donations will be given to the Hu- as chinchillas and the adorable mane Society, says Grills. sugar glider. One of her ideas is to buy By-law officers can now in- some bricks, as the Humane So- spect property - including houses, ciety has bricks for sale, for $100 sheds, garages and cars - if they a brick, and adding the names of suspect that a banned animal is everybody involved in the class on the premises. And if they find action lawsuit on to the bricks, one, they can seize it. which would be going into the That concerns pet store breed- new building of the Humane So- er Debbie Grills, owner of D & D ciety. Exotics. Inside her store is a do- “Throughout this whole by- nations can with a list of donors law, it specifies that their word is final and not under review by any supporting the cause. Her idea is Photo by Sarah Golan to raise money for a lawyer to file court, which takes your right to go a class action lawsuit against the to court away,” says Grills. “That’s A SLITHERING FRIEND: Pet store breeder Debbie Grills, owner of D & D Exotics, why we’ve put this in place, to city. poses with a dumeril boa constrictor, one of the banned animals in the new bylaw. “For all of the violations that take donations, to file a class ac- tion lawsuit because this violates you can have according to a by- nal?” without a warrant to conduct an one per cent of our activity in the your charter of rights. law, there is not one offence that Jerry Conlin, director of Mu- inspection if a complaint is made year deals with exotic animals, so “They do not have that right,” is against any statute, provincial nicipal Law Enforcement and and does not permit them to en- we have little involvement with she says. “They are not above the or federal law,” says Grills. “So Licensing Services, says the new ter a dwelling without a warrant. the exotics throughout the year,” law, and they need somebody to nobody’s doing anything illegal. regulations only allow by-law of- “You have to keep a perspec- he said. challenge them on it and that’s So how can they have the right ficers to enter a person’s property tive. Probably less than half of Any animals that are confis- to treat me like a common crimi- what we’re doing.” The healthy nursing program By Jessica Merrilees Chronicle Staff

Helping to save lives is not something that comes easy to most. The practical nursing program at Durham College is a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in nursing with the use of human-patient simulators. This two-year diploma provides students with the knowl- edge, skills and attitudes neces- sary to practise as safe, competent and professional practical nurses. Cindy Lawson, a first-year stu- dent in the program, said each day in the program is a new experi- ence. “I know I made the right choice by entering the nursing program,” said Lawson. “Although the work- load can be hard at times, I enjoy the feeling of knowing I’m going to learn a new skill each day,” In the nursing practice labs stu- dents learn skills such as basic hy- giene, how to ambulate a patient, proper injection methods and Photo by Jessica Merrilees wound care. The professors in the program A CHEEKY LAB FOR NURSING STUDENTS: First-year practical nursing student Cindy Lawson and her classmates are extremely helpful since most practise cleaning and bandaging pressure ulcers and bed sores on rubber buttocks in their wound care lab. of them are currently nurses. “I appreciate that they share students have practicum – this is help with bed making and admin- program for us,” said Lawson. pathy, compassion and a strong personal stories with the class,” when students are placed in hos- ister drugs while at their place- It is important that our hospi- stomach to be a nurse,” said Law- said Lawson. “It helps us under- pitals throughout Durham Region ment. tals are staffed with good, proper son. “Even though nursing isn’t stand the importance of the theory and have the opportunity to work “One of the greatest things nurses that truly care about peo- how it’s portrayed in television they teach us.” there twice weekly. about placement is that it gives us ple. shows, I wouldn’t trade my nurs- During the second semester Students get to bathe patients, a chance to see if this is the right “You need a lot of patience, em- ing experiences for the world.” 26 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 27 CAMPUS NEWS Local café hosts read-athon Got an Readers sip hour? and raise Save the money for Earth charity By Adriana Pacheco By Chantal Da Silva Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff

Isabella’s chocolate café will be hosting the Oshawa 2010 24-hour Households and busi- Literacy Read-athon on March 27 nesses across the world are and 28. being asked to turn off their The Literacy Council of Dur- lights and non-essential elec- ham Region and the Oshawa pub- trical appliances for one hour lic libraries organized the event to promote Earth Hour on called Coffee, Tea and Words. March 27 at 8:30 p.m. “The event is designed to sup- Earth Hour is promoted port the Literacy Council of Dur- by World Wide Fund for Na- ham Region and to spread aware- ture Australia (WWF), and is ness for literacy programs in our Photo by Adriana Pacheco an international event to help community,” said Sally Grande, se- encourage electricity con- rials and multilingual collections COFFEE, TEA AND WORDS: 24-hour read-athon set to take place at Isabella’s Choco- servation and lower carbon librarian. late Cafe to support the Durham Literacy Council. emissions. She said the read-athon will The first Earth Hour was run from noon on March 27 until reading and those who raise more munity who are seeking education a free-for-all where participants held in Sydney, Australia on noon on March 28 and that each than $120 will be able to select and independence through literaé can take part in whatever category March 31, 2007 and cut Syd- participant must commit to rais- their own reading choice. cy upgrading.” they wish. ney’s main electricity con- ing a minimum of $50. Donations of $20 and over will The read-athon will be divided This is the second year that the sumption by 2.1 per cent and Participants who commit to be given a charitable tax receipt. into sections such as children’s lit- event has been run. 10.2 per cent for that hour. raising $50 will be invited to read “Proceeds from the event will erature, mystery and crime, music, For more information visit at the event from a pre-selected directly benefit adults in the com- lifestyle, teen lit, and will end with www. literacydurham.ca. 28 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Helping youth in need Pink with a purpose

that will support success. the most part they are doing very By Adriana Pacheco “To be in the house, the youth well. One girl who stayed with Chronicle Staff have to agree to work with us. We us for a time in the summer of provide counselling and they are 2008 is now in Toronto. She has The house is located on a reg- expected to sit down and talk to her own apartment now as well ular residential street. a counsellor when they first ar- as a job bartending. She is also It is of an average size and rive. They also have to sign in and looking into taking some college there is little difference between out when they come and go and courses now that she can sup- it and its neighbour. Across the are required to go out during the port herself.” street is an elementary school day and continue to go to school, Dunlop said hearing about and just down the street is a if that is where they are, or to go the success of some of those who sprawling park where children and set up job interviews. They have stayed at the house is en- are playing happily, enjoying the can’t just go and be unproduc- couraging and is a good example break in bitter cold weather. tive. We also have a set time for for others who come in. Except for the strategically- dinner and unless they tell us While she isn’t sure how placed cameras, it could pass for otherwise they are required to be many homeless youth are in a regular suburban home. The present.” Durham region, she said that house, located in a sleepy Ajax Although the house only about 300 youths are staying in neighbourhood, is the Durham opened two years ago they have adult shelters. Youth House. already shown success, Dunlop Durham Youth House in Ajax Opened on April 7, 2008, said. is only the start of what her orga- Durham Youth House was estab- “We are now up to 12 perma- nization plans to do. lished as an emergency 10-bed nent beds and two emergency “When our vision is fully real- Photo by Cait Hoock shelter and provides a safe place ones which is very encouraging. ized we will have houses in Ajax, for youth ages 16- 24. We have heard back from a few Brock, Whitby, Oshawa, Picker- TICKLED PINK: Connie Schwarz and Darlene Brian “Our goal is to work toward es- of the youth that have stayed ing, Scugog, Clarington and Ux- from Chartwells show support for the campus Power tablishing 50 beds of transitional here in those two years and for bridge.” of Pink fundraiser and awareness campaign. housing and 10 beds of support- ive housing for youth,” said exec- utive director Mary Dunlop. “We want to become a link be- tween youth who are in need and the support services of Durham.” Dunlop said the mission of those associated with Durham Youth House is to give all youth in need a place where they will feel welcomed and valued. They also work to address the needs of the youth and help to provide them with opportunities The Chronicle March 16, 2010 29 30 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Avatar video game a dream come true

said Hill. “That was pretty reward- ing, knowing that I’m actually on UOIT par with game developers out there, and I now know that I actu- ally have a future in this industry.” students For Tawadrous, a major ben- efit was finding out how much of what’s learned in school is actually spent their applied in the workforce. “That’s what I think I took away most, was actually being able to see what a game developer does,” internship he said. “That way I now know what I’m doing in school and whether it actually applies to the at Ubisoft job or not, and in most cases it does,” he said. During the internship, the creating two students often joked about the possibility of their names ap- pearing in the credits of the video the Avatar game, believing it was unlikely. Af- ter seeing the credit roll, they dis- covered they were wrong. “I was just blown away,” Hill video game said. “I mean I never thought that I’d see my name in video game credits. I’ve been playing video By Geoffrey Gooden games since before I can remem- Chronicle Staff ber, and just seeing them there is just like—it’s a real milestone for UOIT Game Development me.” students Ryan Hill and Mina “It felt really good because (as Tawadrous are adding an “Avatar” game development students) we to their professional resumés. Photo by Geoffrey Gooden play games our whole lives, and Completing an internship with to actually see your name part of a Ubisoft Montreal Studios, the game, you feel like you’ve actually students worked on Avatar: The AVATAR THE GAME: UOIT Game Development students Ryan Hill and Mina Tawadrous proudly displaying the finished product, Avatar: The Game. accomplished something,” said Game based on James Cameron’s Tawadrous. 2009 Oscar-winning, science fic- Hill and Tawadrous are both tion film, Avatar. in their fourth year at UOIT and The two students applied for and level designers. Tawadrous. “We saw about maybe designer stuff that they wanted “We worked in between the 20 minutes of the actual movie from the programmers really well,” they hope to work at Ubisoft after the internship after their profes- graduating. sor, Andrew Hogue, told them programmers and level designers footage in 3D, fully developed, and that Ubisoft had an opportunity to actually implement scripted we saw a bunch of scenes that they for Game Development students. events, boss fights, cinematics, hadn’t even finished yet, so that Hogue recommended Hill and things like that into their actual was really cool.” Tawadrous to Ubisoft, as well as a level, using a scripting tool that According to the two students, few other students in the program. the programmers made for us,” Avatar was a big project for Ubisoft “(Ubisoft) wanted resumés Tawadrous said. because they used direct sources from us,” Hill said. “Being a game The students also worked un- from the movie. development student and work- der strict confidentiality and tight “They actually had a database ing at Ubisoft is kind of like, you’ve security. that they shared, the movie people made it if you can work there.” “We were under two NDAs and the game people,” Tawadrous The two students originally (non-disclosure agreements) so said. “Everything game-wise worked with Ubisoft on an intern- we couldn’t talk to anyone about stayed inside Montreal Ubisoft but ship from January to April 2009 anything,” Hill said. “The room we they still used sources from Light- but were later asked to continue were in was called ‘The Bunker.’ It storm Entertainment so they actu- working through the summer. was like really high security.” ally used the exact resources from Their duties involved correspond- One of the many perks of work- the movie.” ing with both the programmers ing on Avatar: The Game was the The experience of working with opportunity to preview movie Ubisoft was highly rewarding for footage before it was released to both Hill and Tawadrous. the public. “I was able to actually integrate “They brought us to a Montreal all the stuff the programmers Graduate theatre, downtown IMAX,” said wanted in levels and all the level seminar Tuesday By Ryan Wallis Chronicle Staff

Attention all Durham College graduating students: find out ev- erything you need to know about convocation and what benefits you will be eligible for as a Dur- ham College grad. Come on out to Gym 3 on Tuesday March 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take part in an info ses- sion featuring a pizza lunch and door prizes. Students who choose to attend will have a chance to win Toronto Maple Leaf hockey tickets and passes for a free round of golf. The Chronicle March 16, 2010 31 32 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Rock n’ raise for cancer raisings, including SARS Stock in Port Hope Toronto, where she shared the stage with The Rolling Stones and ACDC. All money raised at the Cana- raises dian Cancer Society fundraiser will support local services such as providing patients with rides $3,000 to appointments, and over-the- phone support to the diagnosed and those affected by it. for cancer Jan Doucette has been the fundraising chair for the Port Hope branch of the Canadian Cancer Society for two years. thanks to She was satisfied with the show, despite the fact that the $3,000 raised fell short of the $10,000 goal. benefit Doucette’s goal was for the con- cert to reach $10,000 in fundrais- ings but was still very pleased with concert the end result of $3,000. The theatre was about half full By Sasha Brown with 180 people in the audience Chronicle Staff watching. “Our committee isn’t very big so With her strong, raspy and dis- we’ve been trying to get out there, tinctive voice, Canadian rock icon putting bigger, more fun events to- Sass Jordan put on a good show gether,” said Doucette. and helped raise money for the She said she is looking forward Canadian Cancer Society at Port to preparing next year’s benefit Hope’s Capitol Theatre on concert concert, and they gave other fund- Feb. 20. raisers throughout the year. The blond bombshell is a Juno “We have the Daffodil cam- Photo by Sasha Brown Award-winning singer and song- paign coming up for a few days in writer and has been writing and March. We’ll be selling daffodils to GETTIN’ SASSY: Canadian rock star Sass Jordan (centre) raises money for cancer performing music for over 30 raise money for the society,” said with the fundraising chair for the Port Hope branch of the Canadian Cancer Society years. Doucette. “We get a pretty good Jan Doucette (right), and Karen Faith. Sass has done her share of fund- return on the campaign.” The Chronicle March 16, 2010 33 CAMPUS NEWS Students concerned Durham CAS brings families hope with cost of education By Jessica Merrilees speaking and newsletters. Chronicle Staff “We ensure to provide plenty of information to both our staff and Study shows little money for tuition; the median amount of sav- Their vision is to build hope the public so they know how to ings was reported to be about $1500. and opportunities with children, identify abuse, how to respond if a According to Stats Canada full-time students youth and families, and they have child discloses abuse and that the money worries for paid $14,500 on average to cover a year of post- been serving Durham Region public understands their duty to secondary expenses in 2003-2004. That’s roughly since 1905. report abusive cases to their local full-time students $58,000 for a four-year program. The Durham Children’s Aid So- aid society,” said Maenza. • Students are required to fund their post- ciety is responsible for providing The staff at the society are high- By Ryan Wallis secondary education through a variety of sources. protection services to children un- ly trained individuals. They have Chronicle Staff Government loans, bursaries, scholarships, sav- der the age of 16 and to their fami- extensive education and training ings, gifts from family members and income from lies who live in Durham. in how to speak to children and Beyond essays, exams and deadlines, the major- work during the academic year all contribute to “We require the community how to investigate and interview ity of Canadian university students claim to be in- funding for school. to be the society’s eyes and ears”, all those who may have informa- creasingly concerned about having enough money About 38 per cent of students report receiving said Andrea Maenza, communi- tion about an abuse case. to pay for their post-secondary education. government loans to help fund their education for cations co-ordinator for Durham “We can’t stress enough that “Students are clearly worried about making an average of about $6,000 per year. A further 40 Children’s Aid Society. “We can’t it is crucial that people call us ends meet, largely due to historically high levels of per cent of students are making about $2,000 while do our jobs without everyone tak- and not try to investigate abuse student unemployment during the summer and working during the academic year. ing some responsibility to protect cases on their own,” said Maenza. through the past school year,” said Arati Sharma, • Low-income students are the most vul- children.” “Someone who is not trained to national director of the Canadian Alliance of Stu- nerable to increases in the cost of post-secondary Maenza also said by keeping do their work may make a mistake dent Associations (CASA), said in a press release. education. Low-income students report that they informed about issues such as and could put the child in danger.” A study commissioned by CASA assessing sum- are likely to “change habits, drop courses, leave positive discipline and supervi- Volunteers also play a vital role mer work and paying for post-secondary educa- post-secondary education and take on loans com- sion guidelines, as a community, at the society. tion reported three key findings: pared to their wealthier counterparts.” we become better prepared to Currently, they have about 160 • University students in Canada are work- “We are particularly concerned about how cash care for our own and the commu- who play a variety of roles at the ing less than they would like to during summer constraints might affect students from lower-in- nity’s children. society. break and therefore lack the necessary funding to come backgrounds,” said Sharma. “No one ever teaches us how “Some of their roles include cover the cost of tuition. Over 21,000 students from 19 universities par- to be parents, but by supporting drivers, special friends, tutors and Almost a third of students reported that they ticipated in the Canadian Student Survey in either and helping our neighbours, we helping at special events,” said were only able to findpart-time work, 20 hours or English or French. The survey on summer work can help protect all children,” said Maenza. “Our board members are less, during summer break. That is despite a “strong and paying for post-secondary education is the Maenza. also volunteers, and they are cru- effort” to secure full-time employment. first in a three-part series to be released over the The Children’s Aid Society pro- cial to managing the society and Students who did work were able to save very upcoming year. vides plenty of information to the ensuring we continue to provide public via their website, public quality services.” 34 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 35

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT Making music at its best

Wilson, owner of Synergy, said that Kvasnak came into Synergy Driven with the ideas, vocals and guitars, as well as samples of his previous work, having to compose quite a local artists bit of the record. “They’re open-minded. Proba- bly what makes them most unique seek is they want to be involved with every aspect of the process,” said Wilson. “Where most people just perfection simply want to come in and get wowed when they walk in. Leav- ing all the engineering and record- ing up to me and so it gets record- ed, mixed and mastered and away By Stephanie Foden they go.” Chronicle Staff Through their hard work, devo- tion and creativity, Kvasnak and For Josh Kvasnak and Kym Crawford have created the foun- Crawford, music is Conviction, dation of a fresh sound. Defined. “At first I couldn’t hear it com- “If you look at the actual defi- ing together. It has now surpassed nition of conviction, it’s actually anything I have ever envisioned word for word ‘an unshakeable from previously recording,” said belief’ - meaning that I love music Kvasnak. “It’s intricate but still and I’m never going to stop. Ever. beautifully simple at the same Conviction, Defined through hu- time.” mans, here we are,“ said Kvasnak. The artists, in an attempt to It’s that name the duo call get their names heard, are plan- themselves when making music ning to send demos of their album together. The two Oshawa natives to record labels. “If you’re lucky met while attending Eastdale Col- enough maybe you get a call back legiate and Vocational Institute or at least somebody listens,” said and now are both students at the Crawford. She said as much as Durham College and UOIT cam- they will hand copies out to family pus. and friends, it’s essential that it gets It’s clear that the outspoken into the right hands. Kvasnak and down-to-earth Craw- “My biggest hope is that I can ford are at ease with one another. stand on stage and play this album For nearly a decade the pair has to a group of people and they sing matured as both friends and musi- along and smile,” said Kvasnak. “If cians. I can do that I don’t care if a sell a “We bring out a little bit of what million copies or I sell 200. Those we do best in each other,” said people come out to a live show Crawford. “I would say I’m more and they’re singing along and folky country, maybe a little bit of smiling and having a good time blues.” While Kvasnak feels he is then this project is a success.” experimental in all types music, This isn’t Kvasnak’s only musi- from folk and blues to rock and cal project. He is strong supporter hip-hop. of local music. In two weeks he Despite their years of friend- will release the Home Grown Mix ship and a mutual adoration for Tape – a CD featuring artists from music, the two only joined forces in and around Durham College in recently. every genre from hip-hop to folk “I started vocal lessons when I acoustic. The musician has com- was 15 and got my Grade 8 con- posed, published and promoted it servatory by the time I was 17 and himself. then I just stopped and I kind of “I know how hard it is to be a lost track,” said the 21-year-old, 4th musician, a local musician that is, year UOIT Kinesiology student. Photo by Stephanie Foden who isn’t quite established yet,” “Probably about two years ago I said Kvasnak. “So I want to help was at an open mike night, one of FINDING THEIR SOUND: Josh Kvasnak and Kym Crawford of the up-and-coming other musicians get established Josh’s shows and he pulled me up Conviction, Defined are working in Synergy Studios in Pickering gearing up for the and if I can help one of these art- on stage. It kind of just grew from release of their first full-length album next month. ists get on the radio or further there. I really haven’t sat down themselves across Canada or even since.” North America, that would give From there it was born - Con- of hard work into their first full- to make the best music possible music that you want to make,” said me such satisfaction.” viction, Defined. length album, expected for release and I mean that in the truest sense. Kvasnak. “With that microphone - He also features local talent on Kvasnak has had a completely in the next month. Kvasnak said That’s our one goal, that’s why as good as it is, it catches mistakes his radio show Unplugged that different musical journey. “It has he has spent as much as 25 to 30 we’re here. “ a lot clearer than a lower quality airs live on Mondays at 8 p.m. on been a solid progression from the hours a week in the studio. He says that everything down microphone. It can also catch bril- the Riot Radio. bottom to I wouldn’t say the top, The pair are no strangers to to the lighting in Synergy can be liance, but it also catches those “I just love music. I love how it but slowly progressing to the top,” studio life, having recorded in sev- adjusted to make sure that they’re mistakes. So you have to be really makes you feel. I love how it can said the 22-year-old, Durham Col- eral locations in Durham Region. in the right emotional mood and on point.” transport you to a different place. lege Media student. “From a $20 However, past studios just don’t thus creating the best achievable Crawford admits that some- I love how you can get out your Logitech desktop microphone to compare to Synergy’s highly pro- performance. Being in the right times they get nothing accom- emotion when you do it. It’s just a a $100,000 studio - and everything fessional environment. Its state-of- frame of mind when making mu- plished in their studio sessions. complete package.” in between.” the-art equipment and low stress sic is something that both Craw- “I think a lot of people think you To catch more of Conviction, That studio will act as a step- atmosphere is unlike any studio ford and Kvasnak have struggled come in, get it done, easy peasy,” Defined, the two are being fea- ping-stone for putting Conviction, that the twosome have ever re- with throughout this recording she said. “It’s work, like anything tured in the upcoming Reel Music Defined on the map. For the past corded in. process. else, but it’s work that we love to Festival, performing at the Green seven months Kvasnak and Craw- “The difference here is the will- “Your emotions can play a big do. Not to say that we don’t strug- Bottle on March 26 as well as play- ford have been working with Ray ingness to create perfection. A lot part. If you’re not in the right mind gle, we do. But for every moment ing at E.P. Taylor’s on March 29 for Wilson at Synergy Studios in Pick- of other studios are time oriented,” set when you come into the studio, that we struggle there are hours Durham College’s acoustic show- ering. They’ve been putting hours said Kvasnak. “We’re actually out then you’re not going to make the that we just completely progress.” case. 36 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS An electric mix for this Oshawa’s year’s Reel Music Festival By Sasha Brown best of the influences include Beck, Led Zep- “I’ve been listening to a lot of Chronicle Staff pelin, Gnarls Barkley, The Sex Pis- guys pushing the boundaries with tols, Tom Waits, Radiohead and sounds, synthesizers and such. It’s Hip-hop, metal and electro. Gorillaz. gotten me to create more of my These are just some of the genres The Electro funk rock band own work,” said Eitel. of music being showcased at this reveals their tight groove and This will be Eitel’s premier best shine year’s Reel Music Festival, taking smooth transitions show, but Michael Valenti, also place March 25 – 27. in track Dicey Street Blues and known as DJ Miracle ,will be spin- By Sarah Golan 21 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. MBM student Justin Camara, tracks Gimme Some More, and ning his work. Chronicle Staff The contest voting period more commonly known as Juice, Nothing are enough to lose your- “Miracle will be spinning a set will begin March 22 at 9 a.m. is responsible for the Electro seg- self in too. of some of the dirtiest house mu- For those of you with a spe- and end at midnight on March ment of the music festival and A DJ who began creating her sic out there, incorporating brand cial talent, get ready to rock it 29, with each person being able seems to have done his home- sound in 2007, Jackie Pashley, pro- new, unreleased material by Eitel,” out at the Durham Has Talent to vote for each contestant a work. fessionally known as DJ Bassline said Juice. competition at the Oshawa maximum of once per hour. To He’s proud to have Barton Fink, Jack Tweets, will share her sound A final performance will con- Centre starting March 17. vote, visit the contest website at a funk rock band from Quebec, with the Reel Music Festival audi- sist of Monnakoe, a two-member Contestants must be resi- www.durhamhastalent.com. headlining the show that will be ence. She promotes and show- Canadian indie band made up of dents of Durham Region and be The top 15 entries with the followed by other electronic tal- cases a variety of Canadian indie Patrick Hodgson and Mark Polak 5 or older by the time of the live most votes in each category will ents. talent throughout Toronto and the of Toronto. They will be bringing final event on April 10. Proof be invited to the live finale on “I heard three of their tracks Greater Toronto Area. their raw energy to stage at the of age and residence will be Saturday, April 10 between 3 and I was dead set on getting these Another DJ, Ian Gomes, will be Reel Music Festival. required at time of entry, with p.m. and 5 p.m. guys to headline the electro show- on hand to show how he won a Juice, or Justin Camara, has contestants under 18 needing Highlights of the competi- case. I’m confident in their sound,” DJ competition and was later fea- been studying and experiencing parental consent. tion will be posted on the con- said Juice. “I’d like to help them out tured on Club246’s exclusive 2007 the different genres of music for To enter the competition, test website, with the top three further than just in this showcase. album, addicted, which inspired many years by both listening and visit the Oshawa Centre during winners being awarded $500 I want to see them do well.” him to release more electro based creating music. He has partici- the auditions to perform for the in Oshawa Centre gift cards for Barton Fink consists of band- blended tunes. pated in bands as a bassist as well event team. A one-minute video first place, $250 in Oshawa Cen- mates Louis-Joseph Cliché, Max- Matt Eitel, a graduate of the as performs at smaller venues on of the performance will be re- tre gift cards for second place ime Bellavance, and brothers classical program at Mohawk, will a regular basis, and offers bass les- corded. and $100 in Oshawa Centre gift Charly and Vagan Aden. The four have his new material spun at the sons. The contest will be divided cards for third. share a mutual love for sweet event. Eitel has been playing gui- Juice hopes to someday own into three categories, Song, Whether your talent is sing- beats and soulful melodies, which tar for eight years and has recently a network of venues of his own Dance and Other. Auditions ing, dancing or magic tricks, get brought them together and led decided to try something new and where he will plan, host and be re- are March 17, 18, and 19 from 1 ready to show Durham Region them to creating their sound. agreed to share his newfound tal- sponsible for showcases much like p.m. to 7 p.m., and March 20 and what you got. Some of Barton Fink’s biggest ent of mixing. the festival. The Chronicle March 16, 2010 37 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Oscars are switching it Up

By Joshua Smart it to 10, which is too many. 10 films they are stretching that thriller District 9 is another exam- why the new category was insti- Chronicle Staff The Best Picture award is one idea. A film that may be good, but ple of the Academy stretching the tuted. of the more coveted awards in the looks as though it has no shot at category to get 10 films. Last year What the Academy should It’s that time of year again. industry, and that’s partly because winning, shouldn’t be nominated this film wouldn’t have gotten the do is steal a page out the Golden We’re smack-dab in the middle it’s so limited. just because there is only room time of day to even be considered. Globes book and have two sepa- of award season, which means With only five films nominated, for 10 nominees. For instance, this In 1991 Beauty and the Beast rate Best Picture categories, one that movie snobs everywhere are it was so exclusive that even be- year the Academy has decided was considered for Best Picture, for best dramatic feature and one herding into jam-packed theatres ing nominated was a tremendous to nominate the Pixar animated and lost to Silence of the Lambs. for best musical or comedy. This to catch every film worthy of being honour. But now, with there 10 feature Up. Not to discredit this However, the Academy decided way films that may not stand a nominated. nominations, it becomes less ex- film, because it is a good film, but that animated films do deserve chance against juggernauts like This year they’ll be a little busi- clusive, and therefore makes it less it doesn’t stand a chance against recognition, so they instituted a Avatar, have an opportunity to go er, because the most prestigious of of an achievement to be nominat- films like Quentin Tarintino’s In- Best Animated Feature category home with a statue. these film awards, the Oscars, has ed. glourious Basterds or James Cam- the following year. At this year’s But at the end of the day, think changed its policy in the Best Pic- Maybe the Academy is trying eron’s epic Avatar. ceremony Up is nominated in about all of the great films to earn ture category. to show that there are more than This is a terrible year to begin both categories. Realistically, it best picture over the years. The They used to only nominate five five good films made each year, using this structure because the should be only eligible for one. I Godfather, Forrest Gump, Brave- films, but this year they expanded which is probably true. But with film pool is a little thin. The sci-fi was under the impression that’s heart … Up? I don’t think so. A refreshing approach to music Jaybird fame. After making an played guitar and sang the leads song, sung in an eerie manner by journeys and in the end, regret- By Neil Coxworth overnight train voyage to Squire’s while Doiron complemented the Squire, is the story of a fictitious tably had to be shot. The song fea- Chronicle Staff hometown of Sackville, NB, they songs with harmonies. The fact man who travels from town to tures a somber sounding chord set up shop in Squire’s garage and that everything was recorded in town, living life with no perma- progression accompanied by a In July of 2009, Daniel Romano the album, titled Daniel, Fred & single takes with no overdubbing nent home. The line: “No woman flawlessly executed three-part of popular Ontario band Attack Julie, was completed in a matter gives the record a warm and or- I’ve found, could slow me down”, harmony.Although Daniel, Fred In Black had an idea. He wanted of days. ganic sound. If all of the popular speaks of a determined yet lonely & Julie is available on CD and for to create an album of traditional Fans of minimalist recordings musicians in the MTV culture existence.Another chilling num- digital download, the vinyl LP is folk songs along with a couple of and acoustic guitar driven folk of today recorded like this, we ber is a folk classic called Bonny the best way to experience the original numbers he had penned. songs will immediately relate to would soon find out who the true Black Bess. The story is told from benefits of analog recording. Upon his return from tour, the album, which was record- musicians are. the viewpoint of an English out- The album can be purchased Romano recruited good friends ed using a cheap microphone The standout track on the al- law named Dick Turpin. Bonny at various record stores around and fellow musicians Fred Squire through a simple four-track tape bum is an original song written Black Bess is Turpin’s loyal horse Canada and at Attack In Black and Julie Doiron of Shotgun and recorder. Romano and Squire by Romano entitled Runner. The that accompanied him on his concerts.

Wendy Brak e 38 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 39 SPORTSDurham College-UOIT Chronicle Lords soccer on to championships By Kevin Hall Chronicle Staff

The Durham women’s indoor soccer team will be competing in the OCAA championships af- ter an impressive showing at the Central East regionals March 9. The 2010 indoor soccer re- gionals started March 5, with the top two teams in each division making it to the OCAA champi- onships. The Lords started off with a blowout win against George Brown, however the ladies and the coaches were anything but impressed. “My problem is they run by you, and you don’t get back,” Kwame Wiafe-Annoh, assistant coach for the women, told his bench. George Brown was clearly an inferior team, and the Lords treated it as such. “We didn’t play well, they just weren’t that good,” said mid- fielder Jenn Sheehan, who could have been carded after flipping Photo by Kevin Hall a George Brown player over her back early in the first period. “How did he not see that?” said FOCUSED ON THE BALL: Midfielder Brianna Heard making her move on a Centennial player during a 1-0 win. the George Brown player. “I was flipped!” However, the ladies would “Simple, simple, simple,” An- With a booming strike, Calleri easy game for the Lords. Cana- After going up 1-0, the ladies wakeup. noh said to his team, trying to get blew it past the keeper, making dore didn’t score a goal in the en- started to lose their hustle, and al- After a free kick allowed the them away from making pretty it a 1-0 game early in the second tire tournament, and were beaten lowed George Brown to get back Lords possession inside George passes up the middle that cost half. by the Lords 5-0. into the game. Brown’s zone, a strike, from them possession’s in game one. Durham carried the momen- Durham was unbeaten going And after a series of turnovers what seemed a mile away, was Centennial proved to be a tum throughout the half with an into the fourth game, but their midway through the second, bobbled by the goalie, giving the much tougher challenge, having unrelenting attack, but the Cen- lack of hustle mixed with a mis- George Brown started pressing Lords a 2-0 lead. as many scoring chances as Dur- tennial keeper was able to fend placed overconfidence would be their attack. With the game still in reach, ham, and coming close on many them off with save after save. their downfall. If it weren’t for a few key saves George Brown looked defeated. of them. Whether out of position, on the Seneca was able to beat the made by Alicia Del Fuoco and Sheehan ended any sort Fortunately, the amazing grit ground or in the air, somehow ladies 4-2, which hopefully will great defensive presence from of comeback hopes with two- and hustle from Calleri would she was stopping the shots. serve as a wake-up call for the Daniela Calleri, the game could straight goals, one coming off a keep the game tight. From one Looks of frustration and worri- team going into the OCAA cham- have turned into an upset. pretty passing play from Metcalf end of the field to the other, it ment were on the faces of Lords pionship. “Don’t jog, run,” Annoh and midfielder Brianna Heard. seemed like number 22 was ev- as Centennial was still in the “We definitely need, and can, screamed at his players as they The final score was 4-0. erywhere. game. play a lot better than that,” said would give the ball up, and lazily “We just had to pass it up the Centennial tried a lead pass Centennial started to press Watts. make their way back. “I don’t have middle and shoot,” said forward that was headed away immedi- hard late in the second period, Durham placed second in time for this walking around.” Katie Watts, who also believed ately by Calleri and on to the foot but the defensive play of Durham their division behind Seneca, Fed up, Annoh grabbed a sub they could have been better. of Watts. Calleri moved up to sup- was enough to solidify the shut- joining Fleming, St. Lawrence, for defencemen Krista Metcalf, With Centennial on deck for port the attack, unmanned, and out win. Humber and Sheridan at the who was clearly gassed after giv- game two, it was time to get fo- took a feed from Watts about 15 Game three was against Cana- championship at the OSA Soccer ing up two straight possessions. cused. feet from the net. dore, which proved to be another Centre March 24-25. Paralympics now on centre stage

By Amanda Gaudet “Canada has a unique oppor- benefits. drive and their physical ability in “Canada’s 2010 Paralympic Chronicle Staff tunity to provide unprecedented Just like the Olympics, the Para- 64 medal events (in five sports),” hopefuls are the best in the world. exposure to an elite sporting event lympics had a torch relay. It started said Drouin. They are preparing to fulfil their The celebration is not over. that celebrates inner strength and March 3 in Ottawa and included At the 2006 Winter Games in dreams by winning gold for Can- After a record-breaking finish dedication to the pursuit of excel- approximately 600 torchbearers Torino Canada was ranked sixth in ada with performances that will for Canada at the 2010 Winter lence.” as it crossed the country to light the medal standings, winning five make us all proud to be Canadi- Olympics, one party may be com- One funding partner for the the cauldron at the opening of the gold, three silver and five bronze, ans,” said Henry Storgaard, Cana- ing to an end, but Vancouver is 2010 Winter Games is the Govern- Games in Vancouver on March 12. picking up at least one medal in dian Paralympic Committee CEO. hosting another. ment of Canada. When the cauldron was lit it each of the five sports. “The 2010 Paralympic Winter On March 12 Canada began “The government of Canada kicked off 10 days of celebration “At the 2010 Winter Games Games will not only give Canada’s playing host to 600 athletes from has committed $20 million in and inspiring athletic performanc- Paralympians will be competing Paralympic athletes the recogni- over 40 Countries at the 2010 funding for the 2010 Paralympic es by Paralympic athletes. in Alpine skiing, cross-country tion they deserve, they will change Paralympic Winter Games, which Winter Games and is a proud sup- Canada has 55 athletes com- skiing, biathlon, wheelchair curl- how Canadians perceive disability will go to March 21. porter of the Paralympic move- peting in the Paralympics. Com- ing and ice sledge hockey,” said and inspire a generation of chil- “As host country, it is the first ment,” said Drouin. pared to the 206 we had in the Drouin. dren and young people with a dis- time Canada will be flying the On top of funding the govern- Olympics it doesn’t seem like The goal of the Canadian Para- ability to try sport themselves.” Olympic and Paralympic flags side ment wants to see Canada show- much, but the strength, courage lympic Committee at the 2010 This is a once in a lifetime op- by side,” said Charles Drouin, me- case its accomplishments and and perseverance of these athletes Games is to have the best result portunity for Canada and a chance dia relations officer for the 2010 innovations to the world, while is just as strong. for Paralympic Team Canada with for our Paralympians to take after Winter Games at the Department realizing sustainable environmen- “(The athletes) will inspire us a finish in the top three for total our Olympians and win gold at of Canadian Heritage. tal, social, cultural and economic with their determination, their medals. home. 40 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 SPORTS NEWS Lords championship bid ends

By Kevin Hall ter, and getting the calls. Chronicle Staff “Sebastian, you keep your mouth shut,” Bambino yelled at The men’s indoor soccer sea- his striker. son has come to an end. Dignoti, known for his short The team participated in the temper and willingness to badger 2010 indoor soccer regionals the referees, was able to quiet him- March 9 to qualify to play in the self with the game so close. OCAA championships at the end Neither Durham nor Centen- of the month, but failed to place in nial could score, ending in a 0-0 tie. their division. Going into game three, Durham “Let’s play tough boys, this first desperately needed a win. George game’s a fight,” Stan Bambino, Brown had already won their first head coach of the Durham team, two games, taking top seed in the said to his players before their division, with only one spot left to game against George Brown. get into the OCAA championship. The game didn’t disappoint, as Luckily it was against the offen- George Brown tried roughing up sively challenged Canadore, who the Lords with physical play from were able to shine some light on the opening possession. Luckily the Lords championship hopes, for the Lords, this led to numerous giving up a 4-0 loss. The Lords turnovers. were 1-1-1 going into game four Defender Ben Vander Eyken against Seneca. played a strong game making This game was huge for the great passes and creating scor- Lords, as they were tied with Sen- ing chances. However, the Lords eca, and a win would have put the couldn’t capitalize. pressure on them to win their last “Would you stay up there? game against Centennial. You’re striker,” Bambino shouted It was a thrilling final game for to forward Sebastian Dignoti, Durham, as the two teams shared who seemed to be trying to do too scoring chances back and forth, much. ending with a 2-2 draw. When George Brown had pos- Photo by Kevin Hall The chance to play in the session, Dignoti was all over the OCAA championships was out of field and well out of position. SOCCER: Jelani De Jorge (left) and Nick Alexander flying past a Centennial defender. the hands of the Lords. Seneca had Dignoti was too fancy with the to lose their last game against Cen- ball, leading to a number of turn- ri’s hands, turning away booming for Durham. play,” said Julian Carr, head coach tennial to force a tie between them overs. For the Lords to succeed, shots, and clearing away corner It was all Perri could do to keep of the Centennial Colts. and Durham. they needed their key offensive kicks. However, it wasn’t enough. the game close, and George Brown Durham was all over Centenni- It was not meant to be, as Sen- striker to play better. After a defensive lapse cre- held on for the 1-0 win. al, but still unable to capitalize on eca was able to win 2-1, ending the Durham’s turnovers led to a ated a two-on-one opportunity Game two was another tough golden scoring chances, including campaign for Durham. considerable number of scoring for George Brown, there was little challenge for the Lords, but they a missed open-netter. Durham fought hard near the chances, and goalkeeper Travis Perri could do. showed a much more valiant ef- The second half was hard to end, but there were too many Perri had a lot of work to do. George Brown would take the fort. watch, as Centennial players were missed chances for the Lords to Save after save came from Per- lead, leading to a total break-down “You’re letting them dictate the flopping around like fish out of wa- come back from. National pride burns bright was most prominent in the way for each others’ teams.” breaking three ribs and punctur- used the Internet to share their By Amanda Gaudet we cheered on our athletes. Even though there were some ing a lung during a trial run. thoughts on the Olympic games, Chronicle Staff Art Thiel of the Seattle Post-In- problems during the games -- Our athletes are the reason we including NBC news anchor Bri- telligencer wrote an article about some people even going as far as have so much pride in the Olym- an Williams, who made a list of fans passion and intensity in Van- to call them the ‘Glitch Games’ pic games but unlike most sports reasons to thank Canada. What started with a cross- couver saying that it defined this -- Canadians and Olympic work- celebrations the Olympics are The letter was a humorous country relay ended with nation- year’s Winter Games. ers didn’t let anything slow them something that stick with people piece about everything that was wide pride. Things that most Canadians down. even after they are gone. enjoyable about Canada, includ- It wasn’t the sports or the ath- don’t think twice about doing had At the games there were ac- “It’s like the end of a county ing our (mostly) beautiful weath- letes that people celebrated for 17 Americans surprised by the fun- cidents that left people question- fair when bands are still playing er, unique TV commercials that days but the Canadian pride that loving nature of this country. ing the future of the 2010 games, on the stage but all the rides have made viewers laugh and cry, and shone through even the dreariest “Canadian people turned the from the death of Georgian luger been packed away so people for having a CTV news anchor of days. Winter Olympics into the Warm- Nodar Kumaritashvili on the day just sort of take a gander on their named Brian Williams. Not even the ongoing rain er Olympics,” LA Times writer of the opening ceremonies, to the way out,” said Olympic partygoer On a serious note Williams could dampen the spirits in Van- Bill Plaschke, who compared his constant rain and technical er- Cody Scott Lancaster about the thanked Canadians for the couver as the world celebrated time at the Olympics to a family rors that couldn’t be helped. end of the Vancouver Olympics. sportsmanship seen in most of the 2010 Winter Olympics. reunion, said in an article. “Filling There is something enduring When the games came to an our athletes, reminding people People young and old marched the city with friendliness, filling in the Olympic stories that will end people took to the web to of what used to be a more civil around Vancouver proudly wear- the stands with good cheer even become part of the Canadian lore show their pride, including the society and welcoming the world ing their red and white while wav- while booing the USA hockey that helped athletes and support- beginning of a facebook group with such ease and making last- ing our prominent maple leaf. At team, sharing not only their ers find the strength they needed called 16 Days, 14 Gold, 7 Silver, ing friends with all. times there were even spontane- streets but themselves.” to fight through. 5 Bronze, 2 Olympic Records, Also for making wearing your ous outbursts of O Canada! Even the athletes were sur- Stories like a grieving Joan- 1 Proud Country, that now has name a cool thing to do, with all John Furlong, chief organizer prised at the Canadian way of nie Rochette skating to a bronze roughly 140,000 fans. our Canada jerseys, sweaters, of the Games, said the Olympics support. medal after her mother’s un- Vancouver native and lead hats, etc. You name it, we wear it. have changed our sense of our- “These were fantastic Games expected death; snowboarder singer of the band Marianas Although the Games have selves. in a beautiful setting run by a re- Jasey-Jay Anderson’s determina- Trench, Josh Ramsay took to his come to a close people won’t “Compare for a moment the ally proud city,” Billy Demong, the tion, winning gold on a fog cov- Twitter account after the men’s quickly forget what happened Canada that was with the Canada U.S. gold medal winner in Nordic ered mountain in his fourth try at gold medal hockey game to share from Feb. 13 to Feb. 28. that now is,” he said at the Games combined, said in a press confer- a Winter Olympics; gold medalist his thoughts. “I am so sad the games are closing ceremonies. “We became ence. “In a little way, it was sort of Alexandre Bilodeau’s tenderness “Standing on my balcony lis- over. It was a good two weeks, but stronger, more united and more a North American Olympics. The for his brother Frederic, born tening to the city erupt was the maybe now I can get some work connected even fell a little in love Canadian fans were wonderful, with cerebral palsy; and of course single coolest part of the Olym- done,” joked Nicole Miller, an- with our Country.” and there were so many enthusi- the brave Slovenian cross-coun- pics for me. Way to go Canada!!!” other partygoer. “Congrats to all The “I am Canadian” pride that astic fans from the States. Canadi- try skier Petra Majdic, who fought he said. the athletes who competed and was displayed across the country ans and Americans were rooting her way to a bronze medal after Other well-known people made our country proud.” The Chronicle March 16, 2010 41 SPORTS NEWS The Gens beat Kingston back offensive season in game one, hadn’t hit the team yet as the ma- game altogether. Nearly 5, 000 Oshawa faithful By Kevin Hall scoring his 36th goal of the season jority of play was in their own end, After Andy Andreoff received erupted at the General Motors Chronicle Staff (shorthanded) and adding two forcing Bailie to make key saves to a charging call, the Generals des- Centre, with the win putting them helpers. keep them in the game. perately tried killing off their fifth just three points back of the Sud- With their playoff lives hanging Grinder Jeff Brown had a The Generals caught a lucky penalty of the game with Kingston bury Wolves for the final playoff in the balance, the Oshawa Gener- two-goal night, and the Generals break when Conner Stokes was coming on strong. spot. als were up to the challenge of a looked poised and ready to make able to tie it up, however it wasn’t However, disaster struck for the The worst is yet to come for the home and home series with inter- their push for the playoffs. long before the offensive pressure Frontenacs. Generals, as they have only three divisional rival Kingston Fronte- Kingston, obviously frustrated, of the Frontenacs overcame Osha- Kingston couldn’t hold the line games left (9 points), and all are nacs March 5 and 6. took themselves out of the game wa, and Taylor Doherty put Kings- in the Generals’ zone. played on the road. A combination of outstand- in the third with a barrage of pen- ton up 2-1 going into the third. it was off to the races for J.P. The final stretch begins against ing goaltending from Kevin Bailie alties and undisciplined play. Animosity was shown on both Lombardo, who would score the last place Belleville Bulls. How- and three points from Christian However, game two was a dif- ends, with the grinders and goons shorthanded for the Generals, ever, the following night the Thomas secured game one for the ferent story. having an impressive outing. Os- tying the game and setting up a Generals will travel to Ottawa Generals. Despite having an other- Bailie’s stellar play Friday gave hawa’s Emerson Clark and Kings- thrilling overtime. to take on the second-place Ot- wise disappointing season, Bailie him the nod for the second straight ton’s Kaine Geldart used each Who else would the Generals tawa 67’s, and then to Peterbor- shone under pressure, stopping 41 night, making 42 saves and earn- other as punching bags, fighting trust with the game on the line? ough to face the Petes, who sit five of 43 shots, with Kingston throw- ing first star of the game. twice and each taking a win in that Thomas scored 3:44 into over- points ahead of the Generals. ing everything except the kitchen The Generals were down 1-0 department. time (his 37th of the season), giv- Oshawa will need to win every sink at the net. going into the second, and it Cue the wake-up call, because ing the Generals the sweep of the game if they have a chance of mak- Thomas continued his great was clear that a sense of urgency the third period was a different series. ing the post-season this year.

Photo by Kevin Hall Photo by Don Campbell GENERALS DOWN TO THE WIRE: (left) A pile-up in front of the Generals net ends up in a goal and a penalty after Kingston’s Nathan Moon charged Generals goaltender Kevin Bailie. Tyler Taylor (right) lands a sharp left to the chin of Peterborough Pete Jeff Braithwaite during their fight on March 7, the day after Oshawa played Kingston. The pressure is on as the Generals must battle their way into a playoff position. Sixth player is clutch for DC Lords By Nathaniel Smith see much court time, he quickly team possessed. need to keep playing my role and said Rowley. Chronicle Staff showed his talent by earning sev- Despite receiving a crushing continue to work hard and grow as Currently Ogunsakin is taking eral minutes in pivotal games as a defeat from the Sheridan Bruins in a player.” Law & Security at Durham and freshman before leaving the team the qualifying rounds of the post- Lords captain Tyler Pelley be- aspires to become a law enforce- Watching the game, he evalu- to handle academic responsibili- season Ogunsakin’s confidence lieves the sky is the limit for Og- ment officer or possibly work with ates his team’s performance and ties. in the Lords future has not wa- unsakin because he has the forti- his father who owns a security creates mental notes while await- However he is back hungrier vered. tude and ability to become an elite company. ing his turn on the court. As his than ever and ready to provide “Even though we didn’t live up player. Despite his lofty goals outside team falters his number is called support to his teammates after re- to our potential this season we “He is extremely talented and of basketball his passion remains and it’s his turn to provide a spark joining his team midway through have the talent to become provin- athletic,” said Pelley. “If he contin- on the hardwood and he has made and help propel his team to great- the season. cial champions in the future.” ues to commit to hard work and several goals for himself that could er heights. “I’m trying to be the sixth man With the majority of the Lords improve day by day he will con- etch his legacy in Durham Lords Gabriel Ogunsakin is the sixth and give the team everything I can team returning for the 2010-11 tinue to be a valued asset on our athletics forever. man (first player off the bench) for whether it be offence or aggressive season Ogunsakin believes with team.” “I want to win a championship the Durham Lords men’s basket- defence,” said Ogunsakin. hard work and dedication the Head coach of the Lords Des- but it would be nice to become ball team. He joined the Lords in Ogunsakin did just that as he team can improve and he can mond Rowley echoed those senti- defensive player of the year, or be- the 2008-‘09 season as a talented averaged 6.2 points per game and have a bigger impact on the team. ments. come a member of the Lords all- prospect from J. Clarke Richard- provided intense defence in the “We have the talent to get the “He (Ogunsakin) is a talented time scoring list,” said Ogunsakin. son Collegiate high school in Ajax. Lords playoff run that was cut too job done. “We just need to work player that can do so many differ- “I’m going to keep on working to While most freshmen don’t short considering the talent the together as a unit,” he said. “I just ent things on the basketball court,” become the best player I can be.” March break camp opens to area kids By Dewayne Fanfair their energy and have an opportu- The students will be giving back see the campus facilities that are are looked after responsibly, be- Chronicle Staff nity to be on campus and see what to the community as well as to used in the college. cause safety is a major factor for it has to offer. their respective sports. “We will take the kids to our us,” Said Duggan Parents who are looking to find “It’s a great way to showcase the “The athletes from our varsity tennis court, as well as the ice The cost for the March Break a way to keep their kids busy this campus to the youths,” said Mike teams will volunteer their time rink, just to have fun and experi- program is $150 per week or $30 March Break can bring them to Duggan, the athletic co-ordinator and take part in teaching the kids ence what our facility provide our per day. Durham College for youth pro- of Durham College’s Athletic De- skills and drills while maintaining students,” said Duggan. The camp “Our ultimate goal for this event grams. partment. a balance of fun and keeping them runs March 15-19 from 8 to 3 p.m. is to just see the children have fun, Already in its fourth year, the Young people will be able to busy at the same time,” said Dug- “We are well-known for our and for that reason we will always program provides kids in the com- take part in activities such as vol- gan. summer camp programs and we offer this program with provided munity with an outlet to work off leyball, soccer, dodge ball and The multi-sports camp will also have a lot of faculty and staff in- help from faculty and student ath- king’s court. provide youths with the chance to volved in this program, so the kids lete volunteers,” said Duggan. 42 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 The Chronicle March 16, 2010 43 SPORTS NEWS Men’s volleyball has right recipe missed out on finishing in the final ham had throughout the season Dave McMann -- Durham still has record of 223-102. By Ryan Graham four in the OCAA championship and good coaching. a youthful contingent of players Although Durham is losing Chronicle Staff tournament as they finished in While eliminating errors and coming back that will only im- Williamson they still have their fifth place. cashing in on their opportunities prove the Lords. assistant coaching staff who bring The Durham Lords men’s vol- The Lords have what a top team while at the serving line need to Durham’s only hurdle to over- years of experience as players and leyball team keeps improving ev- needs in the OCAA-- defense and be an important point moving come next season will be adjust- coaches to the bench and will not ery year and seems to be closing a strong team game. forward, this team works hard in ing to life with a new head coach. let the Lords falter. in on their dream of capturing an Durham’s team game is what practice and it translates on the After 13 seasons with the Lords If the team continues to work Ontario College Athletic Associa- led the way the entire year. They court. Gord Williamson is retiring from hard, minimize their errors on tion championship. don’t rely on one person solely to Although the Lords have five the game of volleyball. the court and capitalize on their Durham finished in second provide the offense. senior players finishing their ca- He is leaving Durham as the chances while on the serving line place in the east division stand- Key to the team’s success was reers -- Jamie Mayer, Jeff Torraville, winningest head coach in Lords they have a great shot of winning it ings in the regular season and just the veteran leadership that Dur- Mike Goulding, Matt Mahorn and volleyball program history with a all next season. 44 The Chronicle March 16, 2010