VOLUME XXXIII, Issue 7 NOVEMBER 21, 2006 Smoking policy to be enforced

By Pavan Sandhu Katherine Lazenby is the direc- Chronicle Staff tor of Health Services at the campus. She has heard many complaints by Smokers escaping the school for non-smokers. a quick puff during their break might “We have a problem enforcing want to watch where they light up. the smoking policy, at both the col- Starting Nov. 20 a new no-smoking lege and university,” said Lazenby. policy is in eff ect at Durham Col- “Th ere have been complaints from lege and UOIT. Campus personnel employees and parents taking their will be patrolling the campus, to kids to the Simcoe building daycare. deter smokers away from building We have also had complaints from Photo by Pavan Sandhu entrances and direct them to desig- people with disabilities and mobil- BUTT BREAK: Starting Nov. 20, the campus non-smoking policy will be enforced. Stu- nated areas. ity issues and people with asthma. dents lighting up between classes will be asked to move from smoke-free areas. Th e current campus policy states It’s mostly complaints about people that smokers are prohibited from smoking near doors.” Deborah Kinkaid, the Campus are still smoking,” said Hunter. “Th e “I can now walk around my cam- smoking within 10 metres of any Kathryn Goodman, who works at Service Director for the college and signs are not going to write you a pus and not meet a smoker,” said college and university building en- the Financial Aid Offi ce, has asthma university, is actively involved in ticket.” Louch. “Before 10 out of 10 times trance. Th ere are signs posted out- and is bothered by smokers hud- taking steps to making the campus Th e Smoke-Free Ontario Act you ran into a smoker.” side entrances showing a cigarette dling at entrances. smoke-free. came into eff ect on May 31. Th is Fines are not handed out but with a red circle and a slash through “Th e smell of the smoke makes it “We have a ton of entrances,” said legislation prohibits smoking in smokers are asked to comply with it, accompanied by text that clearly hard to breathe,” she said. One area Kinkaid. “We are going to target the workplaces and enclosed public the rules. Smokers go off univer- states that smoking is prohibited ex- of the school that bothers her is the main ones. Th ose are the places places in Ontario. It includes restau- sity grounds and onto the streets to cept in designated areas. But many stairwell near the Marketplace. It is where the public is coming in.” rants, bars, schools, private clubs, smoke. students choose to ignore the signs. infested with the stench of smoke. In the past the school has tried sport arenas, entertainment ven- “It shows we care about the Th is causes many problems for stu- Elke Schneider is an instructor many things to deal with smokers ues, and work vehicles. As a result health of the people on campus be- dents, staff and faculty entering and in the School of Business and IT. who ignore the policy. some post-secondary institutions in cause we are keeping them away leaving the school. It lets smoke into Her offi ce is located in room C125, “We have tried painting a line on Canada have become smoke-free, from second-hand smoke,” said the school and exposes non-smok- right next to the entrances doors the entrances - it didn’t work,” said including Dalhousie University in Louch. ers to second-hand smoke. where smokers can be found puff - Kinkaid. “We even tried more sig- Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2003 Dal- Many colleges have a smoke-free Second-hand smoke causes ing away. nage – that didn’t work.” housie became the fi rst university environment policy in eff ect at the about 425 deaths in Ontario annu- “Th e smoke is disgusting. I have to Catherine Hunter is a fourth-year in Canada to prohibit smoking on campuses, including: Seneca, Cen- ally. It is also associated with heart walk through smoke to get to some student in science at UOIT. She is all university-owned property. tennial, Humber and Mohawk Col- disease, lung cancer, eye and nasal of my classes,” said Schneider. “Th ey the team leader for Leave Th e Pack Bill Louch is the director of Envi- lege. Smoking is restricted to desig- irritation and respiratory problems, build places for them to smoke. Behind, a smoking cessation pro- ronmental Health and Safety at the nated areas and is prohibited inside according to the Ministry of Health. Why don’t they smoke there instead gram at the college and university. university. He is very happy that the of standing around doorways?” “Even with more signage, people school has become smoke-free. See SMOKING Page 21 Porn debate packs gym By Valene Nicholas the top of the stands, while others cal education, an upcoming book and Amy Parrington huddled together on the gym fl oor release in 2007, and has appeared Chronicle Staff as Gross and Jeremy entered the de- in various television shows such as bate zone. Th e View, Nightline, Th e Surreal Life “Get your sex bags. Th ey can’t As a young pastor in South Cali- and Th e Chappelle Show. guarantee sex, but they guarantee fornia, many of the teens in Gross’s “More women complain that safe sex,” Student Association presi- youth group were addicted to por- their men are addicted to sports dent Evan Muller-Cheng hollered to nography. It led him to create xxx- than porn,” Jeremy said in rebuttal to students outside the gym doors. church.com, the largest anti-porn Gross’s opening statement. Accord- On Nov. 8, Durham College and website. Th e site has been running ing to Gross, one-third of U.S. divorc- UOIT was the fi rst Canadian cam- for four years and has received 60 es last year were porn-related. pus to host the Porn Debate Tour, million visitors since its creation in “It creates unreal expectations of featuring legendary porn star Ron 2002. Gross and his team visit porn what sex should be,” he said. “Porn’s Jeremy and Craig Gross, founder of shows, speak at schools and provide not going to bring you closer, it’s go- xxxchurch.com. online help to individuals wanting ing to rip you apart.” At 11:25 a.m. the bleachers start- to kick the habit. “Th ese are unrealistic fantasies. ed fi lling up with eager students. By “Many people watch porn by Why are you blaming us?” Jeremy noon Muller-Cheng and UOIT vice- themselves,” Gross said, showing argued. He said it helps couples president Travis Dutka quizzed the students that it is hidden and not spice up their time in the bedroom sardine-packed gym on their STD talked about. He believes people and opens the door to creativity. knowledge. A six-foot penis handed have the freedom to watch or refrain Two microphones were placed out prizes such as a leather-beaded from watching pornography, but in front of the debaters for students spank, cock-ring and lubricant. that it’s important to be educated in to challenge them. One student Wearing a yellow T-shirt saying the possible consequences of it. claimed porn could be used as an “Jesus loves porn stars”, Oshawa Gross received polite hand claps educational tool to promote safe sex. Photo by Pavan Sandhu resident James Holt sat in the front while strolling into the gym. Stu- Jeremy and Gross completely dis- row, showing support for Gross. dents yipped and hollered as Jer- agreed, saying that children should FULL HOUSE: Students fi lled the gym to hear porn star Holt said porn is not uplifting and emy trudged into sight. not be exposed to pornography. Ron Jeremy (top left) and pastor Craig Gross (top right) destroys relationships. Known as the biggest porn star “We do everything we can to pre- debate the morality of pornography. “It’s a dirty little secret.” in the industry, Jeremy has a reper- vent kids from seeing porn,” Jeremy Students stood on tip-toe at toire of 1,800 adult fi lms, bachelor said. Even though the industry degrees in theatrical arts and physi- See PORN Page 21 2 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Students will remember By Pavan Sandhu Chronicle Staff

On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour we pause for a mo- ment of silence, to honour those that fought in the First and Sec- ond World Wars, the Korean War and others since then. More than 1,500,000 Canadians served our country, and more than 10,000 have died, according to Veterans Aff airs Canada. Th ey gave their lives so that Photo by Robert Sudak we could live in peace. HELPING HANDS: These Th e annual Remembrance Day Durham students are ceremony took place on Nov. 10 at three of several volun- the Durham College, Oshawa cam- pus gym. teers for the drive. Wearing red poppies, students, faculty and staff came to pay their respects. Poppies are a symbol of Durham Remembrance Day. Th ey are worn every year as an act of remem- brance. drives Th e ceremony began with a bag- pipe processional. Dressed in tra- Photo by Pavan Sandhu ditional Scottish attire, Brian Don- PRES WITH A POPPY: UOIT president Dr. Ronald Bordessa addresses students, staff and to feed aldson played the bagpipes. It was faculty at the school’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony in the gym. followed by the singing of O Canada poetry at the Remembrance Day today is because of their thoughts keep the memory going.” by Darryl Zuend. Barry Hodgins ceremony. Th is year’s winner was and actions.” Murray Genoe, the associate needy played the last post on the trumpet, Nadine Abdel-Hadi, who recited the Bev Balenko, vice-president of dean and principal of Julian Black- followed by a minute of silence. poem Sacrifi ce. Academic Excellence, fi lled in for burn College Trent University, dis- In Flanders Fields was recited by Ron Bordessa, president of Leah Myers, the president of Dur- cussed the importance of gathering By Robert Sudak members of the UOIT Zeta Psi Fra- Chronicle Staff UOIT, discussed the importance of ham College. every year on Nov.11. ternity. Dressed in black suits, they Remembrance Day. “We are privileged to be living “Not only are we remembering marched in, and one by one recited “Together we gather to honour in a country that is free, all because our Canadian veterans but the world a line from the poem. them for their sacrifi ces,” said Bord- people fought for us to be free,” said as well,” said Genoe. “Our veterans’ Money is always tight when Th e Student Association held a you’re a full-time student, but essa. “Th ese heroes did this so that Balenko. “Th e number of veterans courage and dedication helped to contest this year that gave students we could be free today. Our freedom is getting less and it’s important to make our nation what it is today.” there are those who some- a chance to showcase their artwork/ times need a little extra help. In co-operation with S.H.A.R.E., Th e Student As- sociation, Th e Kinsmen Club and Motorcity Saturn, on Nov. 14, students from Durham Memorial Park procession College and UOIT held a food drive at Simcoe Residence on By Chad Ingram the Oshawa campus. Chronicle Staff Fourteen volunteers, armed with four shopping carts on loan from Price Chopper, went to each of the four fl oors in res- Th ough it was cold and raining idence and knocked on every the morning of Nov. 11, about 2,000 door to collect non-perishable people gathered in Oshawa’s Me- food items and donations. morial Park for the city’s annual Re- Phillp McNelles, project membrance Day ceremony. leader for the second year in A parade commencing the event a row and S.H.A.R.E treasurer, featured Oshawa’s military branch- said he has confi dence that es, scouts, guides, cadets, veterans enough students will volunteer and several marching bands, includ- their time this year to help out, ing that of the Oshawa Armoury. because last food drive they Th e procession made its way had 70 to 80 students volunteer to the centre of the park, where it to help out at both residences. stood, swords drawn, fl ags waving, “All the food donated will before the city’s newly renovated be made into gift baskets and cenotaph. given to under-privileged stu- An opening prayer by Major Do- dents,” said McNelles. “Last reen Sturge of the Salvation Army year we had a turnout of 70 praised the sacrifi ces of soldiers to 80 students to help collect past and extended a special mes- food.” sage to those currently serving in Th is year the food drive Afghanistan. is split into three phases, the After a seven-gun salute and a fi rst at Simcoe residence, the Photo by Chad Ingram rendition of the national anthem, THE LAST POST: These WWII veterans stand together at the ceremony in Memorial Park. second at South Village Resi- Th e Last Post sounded from a lone dence on Nov. 16 and the last trumpet. Several grey-haired veter- solemn pledge to your memory and their freedom and their way of life.” ter is travelling to France for the 90th on Niagara Street on Nov. 21, ans could be seen wiping tears from legacy,” Gray said. He urged young people at the cere- anniversary of the Battle of Vimy said S.H.A.R.E. President and their eyes. Th e mayor stressed that society mony to talk to the veterans and ask Ridge. founder Naheed Dosani. “Th ere are few honours bestowed must learn from the past, so that his- about their stories. Closing remarks from veteran It will be the fi rst time this upon a mayor which bear greater tory does not have to repeat itself. Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette and master of ceremonies Bill Da- year that students will be go- responsibility than that of express- Oshawa MP Colin Carrie also took the podium too. vies followed a rendition of God ing from house to house to col- ing a city’s gratitude, appreciation spoke. “What we have achieved today is Save the Queen. lect non-perishable food items, and heartfelt indebtedness to our “To you veterans, I thank you owed to those in days gone by,” he “I want to thank you all for com- and McNelles hopes for a great nation’s veterans,” Mayor John Gray for portraying a living reminder of said. “We will remember.” ing out for the 11th hour, of the 11th turnout of volunteers for this said from a podium at the foot of the what our brave men and women Th ese sentiments were echoed day, of the 11th month,” Davies said. event. cenotaph. face in times of war,” Carrie said. by Amanda Budd Whithead, a stu- Th e ceremony ended shortly be- Students who wish to register “On this day of remembrance, “I can only hope that our youth, dent of the Village Union School, fore noon. for the gift baskets may go to the city of Oshawa is here, as now our children, will look upon our who said she disliked the term “sol- During the last century, approxi- the Student Association offi ce and forever, to convey to you, our cenotaph and refl ect on the sac- dier”, preferring the word “hero” in- mately 116,000 Canadian soldiers located in the student centre. war veterans and war brides, our rifi ces that have been made for stead. She said that in April, her sis- have been killed in battle. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 3 CAMPUS NEWS Community College honours top students work earns By Reka Szekely is deserving of such an accolade, it’s Chronicle Staff something that I couldn’t fathom.” Millennium Hall said his plan for success Almost 200 scholarships were includes simulating the work envi- doled out to Durham’s best students ronment at school, arriving at 6:30 award in each school at a ceremony on or 7 a.m. regardless of when classes Nov. 9. start. Th e college has been giving Many of the awards had a story By Reka Szekely Chronicle Staff out scholarships since 1973 and behind them. this year they totaled more than Th e Roger Pardy Memorial Th e campus community recog- $140,000. Award was created by Pardy’s wid- nized some of its top scholars at a About 400 staff , donors, students ow, Nathalie, after her husband was ceremony for the Millennium Ex- and their families turned out for the killed during the Gagnon Sports cellence Awards recipients. event. Th e gym was ringed by sitting robbery 12 years ago. Six students from Durham and areas and large pots of fl owers, with “Her reason for doing that was three from UOIT each received a billboards for every school listing because the Durham Region Police $4,000 scholarship from the Mil- the winners. were so good to the family when this lennium Foundation that grants College president Leah Myers happened,” said Blyth. “Th e wanted awards to students across the coun- addressed the crowd and pointed to give something back to the com- try. In addition to being excellent out that Durham has a tradition of munity.” students, the award winners must excellence. Second-year Police Foundations “You are the most recent class of student Anita Poole won the award be involved in their communities. students who achieved a great deal,” after working 40 a per week at GM At the Nov. 8 ceremony, Durham president Leah Myers said she was she told the group. and still fi nishing at the top of her Photo by Reka Szekely Both the students and adminis- class in her fi rst year. blown away by the opportunity to tration thanked those who donated “Th ere’s many students who can acknowledge the students. scholarships. GIVING THANKS: Lincoln Hall thanks donors on behalf of work 40 hours a week and survive All the students gave a brief de- “We always want you to remem- all students for their gifts to the college. INSET: Valene academically, but she shone aca- scription of their community work ber that your donation makes a dif- Nicholas gets congratulated by nephew Jordan Jolicoeur. demically and that’s the commit- and UOIT president Robert Bord- ference in many, many ways,” said ment the police are looking for,” said essa told them he was struck by Detective Sergeant Herb Curwain their modesty and said they had Betty-Anne Blyth, student awards Durham. by being chosen for the Dr. Ronald of the Durham Regional Police, who every reason to be proud. co-ordinator for the college. “For you donors who are em- J. Munro memorial award, which sat on the committee that chose Durham students Karen Be- Two students addressed the ployers in the region, you have a was voted on by the faculty in his Poole. harell, Jeff rey Cremasco, Stephen crowd on behalf of all the scholar- large pool from which to draw your program. Th e award will provide some re- Hutchinson, Robert Lakics, Faus- ship recipients. future employees,” he said. “For me personally I hold fac- lief for Poole. tion Tuccia and Tracey Pounder John Slawecki, a third-year Busi- Lincoln Hall, a third-year Busi- ulty in high esteem,” he said. “Th ere “It’s a balancing act, and that’s received the award. ness Administration and Account- ness Administration and Human might be a bias there because I do why I was really surprised when I At UOIT, Mehrdad Afroozpanah, ing student, was one of them. He Resources student, also spoke. have professors in my family, but for got this award because now I can Lindsey Forkun and Holly Pelvin pointed out that the entire com- In an interview after the cer- them to actually take the time from take some time off ,” she said. were recognized. munity benefi ts from excellence at emony, Hall said he was humbled their busy day to say hey, this person 2006 Durham College scholarship winners School of School of Applied School of Business Communication Arts School of Integrated School of Skilled Trades Science and Technology Studies and Apprenticeships Jacob Binek Betsy Brown Melissa Charpentier Arnulfo Agustin Troy Elzner Stephanie Brown Erin Boulton Jeremy Brush Kase de Jonge Kaleb Beer Katie Cook Lindsey Evanoff Jennifer Brady Chad Ingram Bradley Deluca Gary Cook W. Patrick Broadbent Roberto Curvo Robyn Finner Jeffrey Cremasco Natina Da Silva Valene Nicholas Catherine Brown Tracey Pounder Shane Habib Ryan DaSliva Nicole Brown Amanda DaRocha Kristen Hunkin Jamie Edmond Michelle Doble Ashley Schofi eld Robert Brown Robyn Shaughnessy Wendy Kempton Chris Gooding Pablo Castro James Finbow Michelle Makitra Benjamin Haight Doug Gibson Laura Wright Marc Charest Sara Young Tyler Martin Jeffrey Hassanali Sarah Chesebrough Matthew Gillette Janice McLaren Troy Hermsen Adam Cochrane Julie Goffi n Will Mitchell Jolene Lafl amme David Dean Brian Gosselin School of Design Mandi Ozimek Rebecca Spencer Alexander Debling Lincoln Hall Tracey Philp Travis Stone Daniel Debling Kim Holden Heather Anderson Blaise Ratcliffe Faustino Tuccia Adam Demeester Stephen Hutchinson Mack Carruthers James Samis Daniel Weese Tammy Deshevy Sarah Kydd Adam Corby Casey Yantha Thomas Duchene Stephen Morrison Jennifer Cranston Trevor Fougere Meaghan O’Leary Andrew Farrell School of Justice School of Health and Terri Gibner Jana Robinson William Irving Community Services Kyle Gill Tammy-Lynn Saunders Rasna Jaswal Jeremiah Baarbe Jochen Heinemann John Slawecki Jordan Kentris Erin Britnell Jacqueline Bartok Bryan Jeffers Hao Sun Krystle Lukosius Linda Clarke-Peckham Tricia Basler James Kobus Stacey Thompson Michael Miller Ahmed Elhayek Janet Blackmore Christopher Lambert Liliana Tuzi Adam Shutsa Christina Ewart Eva Cisneros Li He Prasanthan Vignarajah Boban Stojanovski Tammy Felskie Cassandra Duncan Dana Liddell Caitlin Walter Teresa Van Belois Francine Fortier Waldemar Gozdzik Jennifer MacBurnie Devin Warren Jane Wilson John Fourtounas Katrina Grosklag Jennifer Mansell Adrian Wobito Elizabeth Kiessling Vanessa Koepke Kevin Marshall School of Career Robert Lakics Cigi Manwell Sarah Marshall Development Nicole Lilly Holly Norwick David McQuigge School of Information Eleanor Nolan Christina O’Connell Krzysztof Michalik William Anthony Technology Anita Poole Jacqueline Robinson Josh Montgomery Kelly Down Beki Ylipelkola Jennifer Robles Allan Nixon Sophia Griffi ths Douglas DuQuesnay Angela Sheridan Amanda Poole Barb Milligan Cory Funk Kristin Sommerville Candice Quibell Kelly O’Neill Derek Goreski Vanessa Vella Jason Sommer Sandra Rioux Andrew Luxmore School of Emergency Reinaldo Tan John Ross Josh Vreugdenhil Ryan Miniato Services School of Continuing Joel Walton Jason Pirocchi Education Shuai Wei Ryan Robar Karen Beharrell Lisa Weingust Michael Robinson Matthew Southwell Melanie Baker Simon Wheeler Daniel Wallace Nathanael Whitmarsh Mark Wilton Daniel Wilson 4 The Chronicle November 21, 2006

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Durham College and UOIT pro- duce some of the top provincial and national athletes and teams in a wide range of sports every year. However, our students just don’t seem to notice. Blood, sweat and tears are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the sacrifi ces our varsity athletes make to represent our schools. It takes much more than that to be a Lords or Ridgebacks varsity athlete. Th ere long hours of practice, lost wages due to loss of working hours and diffi culty keeping up with academic demands.Still our varsity athletes manage to be some of the best in the country winning many provincial and national champi- onships. Our school is respected across the country as one of the top varsity sporting entities. Th e Lords just took home gold for fastball, baseball and women’s soccer at the provincial level and golfer Will Mitchell placed eighth at the World University and Col- leges Championship.Th is year was also huge for varsity athletics as the UOIT Ridgebacks began Ontario Universities Athletic play in tennis and rowing, with hockey to follow next year. Th ere are also hopes of launching a fi eld lacrosse team. Th rough all these sporting break- throughs our campus is still plagued by the major problem of a lack of student support. Angela Cull, sports information and marketing offi cer, said the Athletic Department has done everything from giving away cash prizes at basketball games to basketball coach Craig Andrews giving bonus marks to students who attend games. Despite these eff orts and marketing strategies to get sup- port, our students just won’t bite. It makes one wonder what else can be done to get support for our teams. It shouldn’t take the attendance of professional athletes and celebrities at games to fi ll the stands. Maybe students are just not aware of the games and when they are played. So how about starting the school year off with what stu- dents love most, a big sporting party like homecoming, where students can meet some of the athletes and coaches.We need to support our athletes and transform this campus into a community entertainment complex, a place where students, friends and families can go and watch top sports in quality facilities at a cheap price. By Jason Miller

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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle OPINION MSN leader in communication ({) (L) ;) (YN) A lot of information can be ac- Now I’m not saying I don’t also my life…you? comes to instant messaging. With If you understand those symbols, cessed by a simple e-mail address. leave my computer on all day with Is your sarcasm radar picking up the speed of MSN conversations then you are like the millions of oth- Th e persons MSN profi le can my MSN status on away in hopes any bogeys? How would you know most users fail to check spelling er MSN-aholics who depend on the contain a last name, pictures, ad- that someone left me a message, or Carl was being sarcastic unless Dan and bad spelling can become a bad Internet-based messaging service as dress information, and depending sign onto MSN immediately in busy asked? habit. a primary mean of on how loose mode and stare at the screen to see As a student I’ve even witnessed Jst think if this terriably spelt sen- communication. the person is if anyone wants to talk, I just think classmates using MSN to commu- tense made it in-to a schoool essay MSN mes- with informa- that we as a society are walking nicate with people directly in front or say;…a school newspapar. senger has been Matt tion, a phone down a path to simpler less mean- of them. Talk about avoiding verbal LOL around for more number. ingful communication. communication… but try and not A main perk about MSN is the than a decade, and O’Brien Th at’s a pant Th ere’s a well-known statistic talk about it on MSN. ease of ending a conversation rather is presently one load of informa- stating that 90 per cent of commu- A study of 1,100 adults by King’s than face-to-face. By simply faking a of the most used tion, and can nication is non-verbal. College in London, England, states bowl movement a conversation can instant messaging be dangerous How are you supposed to pick that constant e-mail use and instant be ended with one contact, and con- programs fl oating in the wrong up on those non-verbal emotions messaging temporarily reduces tinued with another contact. around the web. Th ese days it’s more hands. like eye contact, facial and body ones IQ by 10 points. So when it comes to chatting common to ask for an MSN contact It’s true, talking to an individual movements, smell, and even speech Th at is double the amount of with friends or meeting new people, than a phone number when talking on MSN is much easier and less variations like sarcasm by staring at points lost by smoking pot, or miss- try and break away from the glow of to that attractive beer goggled female formal than talking on the phone a blinking cursor and some text? ing a night’s sleep. I don’t even want a computer screen and try chatting you met at pub on Wednesday. And or in person, but that simplicity of Dan says: to know what the eff ects are on an face to face or over the phone. An tell me you haven’t heard someone conversation is making face-to-face What’s up man!? under-slept, stoned college student old-fashioned coff ee date might be say, “Oh man that’s hilarious! Th is is conversation an endangered spe- Carl says: chatting on MSN-OMFG. so much fun it could send you ROT- totally gonna be my MSN name.” cies. Nothing, I just had the best day of Spelling is also a victim when it FLOL. Iron Maiden’s new Deal or No Deal album is powerful on reality gaming To put out 25 albums and still be able to thing less than powerful. You either love it or hate it A show that involves every- shows involving high risks allow head bangers to let their hair down Th e presence and presentation in each but reality television has been one around - that is the case with money one never had and twirl it gloriously is a feat only Iron carefully orchestrated guitar solo is still per- exciting couch potatoes ever with Deal or No Deal. Hey, it have too. Shows such as 1 Maiden is capable of. fect. since the fi rst island show, the even has a simple name. versus 100, Cash Cab and the Its latest record, A Matter of Life and Track 3 on the album is a prime example one where they get voted off . Last spring, 1.5 million of Rich List, are providing there Death is another classic that will sit nicely of a heavy metal masterpiece. Now, like all eras of TV, a us were glued to the television is nothing better then money. among Brave New Brighter Th an A Th ousand bigger plot because of Th ere is something about a World, Fear of Th e Suns displays Maiden’s ability has arrived this new good show that makes you Dark and 1982’s to lyrically move you to a time where you breed of watch it. It may be the excit- Number of Th e Byron where literature was of utmost choose Bruce game/re- ing moments, the awkward Beast. importance. Musically the song your fate ality show. weird reality part or the times Politically Jung embarks on the trail of a univer- randomly Bolton Th e best where we can cheer on others driven in many sal sound of riveting solos and through part about we don’t even know. Th ese ways, lead singer heavy drum kicks. a simple it is that it shows get viewers and are Bruce Dickinson Th rough the years Maiden game. In- is coming multiplying like never before. expresses emotional lyrics fuelled by Amer- has evolved and it’s noticeable in the song stead of watching people to Toronto and now all of us Sure there will be a time when ica’s war and the many struggles that come writing. whisked off for a tropical ad- have a chance to play. Th at the world gets sick of these about because of it. Th ey may not sing about demons and venture, pimping out their is if you want to sign your life shows but that time is not Th e classic medieval rock and roll beasts these days or have the same “Eddie” belongings, or celebrities liv- away to the 16-page applica- now. Th is day and age many sound that is pounded out by a harmony of driven lyrics like they once did on Number ing the life, we can now watch tion on the Global website. still love to get their entertain- screaming guitars, a devastating bass and of Th e Beast, but the song writing ability the average human open Deal or No Deal isn’t the only ment by bringing strangers, eccentric drum-roles is just as vibrant as it that made them bigger than Fat Albert on a briefcases and make deals show that has been entertain- much like themselves, into was 26 years ago. model’s catwalk is still evident in A Matter of with bankers. ing primetime viewers. Other their living rooms. Th e sound cannot be mistaken for any- Life and Death. Environment is prevalent issue

As an issue in Canadian politics, nadians support the Kyoto Proto- Would Canadians accept in- wants and what big business wants. most Canadians. Frankly, it’s em- the environment is gaining momen- col. Unfortunately, Prime Minister come tax savings targeted for 2050? When average Canadians consider barrassing. tum. Stephen Harper’s Conservatives do Health-care transfer payments to be climate change, they don’t have the Still, at least Ambrose is going to A recent survey by the CBC not. received by 2050? A plan for military powerful auto industry rushing to the meeting. Harper is ducking his shows that while Harper tried victory in Afghanistan by 2050? their homes to change their minds. counterparts in Europe and refusing health care re- to divert atten- If Harper thinks the environment Canada had the opportunity to to attend a summit in Finland, most mains the num- tion from the is an issue he can bypass with some be a world leader on environmental probably because climate change is ber one issue for Reka issue by intro- slight of hand legislation, he’s sorely issues at the United Nation’s climate on the agenda. Canadians, the ducing his Clean mistaken. Not only are all the oppo- change convention in Nairobi last But he can’t side-step the issue environment is Szekely Air Act, which sition parties united in deriding the week. But instead the Conservatives forever. Th e Conservatives can’t now ranked sec- would see green- Clear Air Act, but the CBC survey chose to put our country on the de- pass the Clean Air Act as it is with- ond and rising house targets for also shows that 71 per cent of Cana- fence, justifying our fl imsy policy out a non-confi dence motion. Al- since the last fed- 2050 when emis- dians don’t think the government’s to the rest of the world. Meanwhile though many Canadians are leery eral election. sions are to be cut by 45 to 65 per plan is tough enough. opposition parties and delegations of another election, they may put up Climate change is no longer a cent from 2003 levels. Th is amounts Th e environment, and specifi - from provinces such as Quebec are with one for the sake of the environ- theoretical possibility buried in to committing Ottawa to nothing as cally climate change, is a tricky issue forced to run around reassuring the ment. weekend science sections of popu- it’s impossible to predict what the to navigate for Harper’s Conserva- international community that En- If Harper chooses to ignore our lar newspapers. It’s front page news. political landscape will be like in the tives because there’s a disconnect vironment Minister Rona Ambrose burning planet, then he will get Poll after poll shows that most Ca- next 40 or so years. between what the general public doesn’t actually refl ect the views of burned at the polls. 6 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS

Photo by Valene Nicholas Photo by Valene Nicholas

CELEBRATION: a student admires the essays displayed in the lower level of the library. TIMOTHY CHOW: won fi rst prize for his photography. International stories displayed By Valene Nicholas “Th e students have amazing Prime Minister Rafi k Hariri, when 21 Both times when fl ying across won a dinner for two at the Manda- Chronicle Staff backgrounds and amazing stories,” were killed and hundreds wounded the Pacifi c Ocean tears streamed rin Restaurant. Newberry said. Th e Erwang Temple in the car bomb attack. Rammouz down his face, but for diff erent rea- Viviane Rutabingwa also submit- Canada, along with 85 other in Chengdu, South China, hippopot- was not at the demonstration, but sons. His fi rst departure he cried ted a photo from Uganda, contain- countries, celebrated International amuses bathing in the Masai Mara feels the photos capture the passion tears of sorrow, already missing his ing nine smiling faces dressed in Education Week on campuses River in Kenya, two young smiling of the people in attendance. home. His recent departure brought Ugandan national clothes. around the world from Nov. 13 to faces in front of Egyptian pyramids “It’s a beautiful country. I hope to of tears of joy, as he realized the op- “Culture is a celebration of who 17. and more magnifi cent snapshots retire there,” Rammouz said. portunity he has to study in Canada, we are, what we stand for and what To commence the week’s cel- were accompanied by essays ex- Th ird-year Accounting student the diversity he’s experienced and we are proud to be,” she stated in ebration at UOIT, the International plaining the sites or telling tales of Timothy Chow won fi rst prize with his dreams for the future. her essay. Rutabingwa admires Offi ce held a photo essay contest for times spent at these places. his pictures from Hong Kong. Th is “I’d love to work in Canada,” said the picture because each person international students. More than Carlo Rammouz, a third-year En- past summer Chow returned to Chow. After graduation he hopes to present has a diff erent skin colour. 20 students packed into the lower gineering student, could not return Hong Kong to visit his parents, one fi nd employment in Toronto, Mon- She said it’s the love of culture that level of the library. Th ey awaited to his home in Lebanon last August brother and other relatives for the treal or Ottawa. unites people. contest results while seated in front because of the Israel-Lebanon con- fi rst time in three years. Chow was awarded one-night Rutabingwa received an AMC of the wall glass display. fl ict. His photo submission, Th e Ce- “Geographically Toronto and accommodations in Toronto, two gift certifi cate for two. Of 187 students only 14 submit- dar Revolution, showed thousands Hong Kong are far apart,” said tickets to the Art Gallery of Ontario Th e International offi ce pur- ted photos, which will be on exhibit of Lebanese civilians protesting Chow. “Emotionally to me, the two and a $40 dinner voucher for his chased the prizes, however the staff for the rest of the academic year. against Syrian occupation in March places feel even further apart, as if submission Enjoy - Moments of did not judge the submissions. To “It’ll be like a little cultural gal- 2005. Rammouz said the people they were diff erent planets.” During Reminiscence. avoid any bias, Newberry requested lery,” said Kellie Newberry, Interna- were chanting together for freedom, his return fl ight to Canada, Chow Second-and third-prize winners that the registrar’s offi ce choose the tional Student adviser. Also, New- sovereignty and independence, no snapped a photo of a United Air- were not present. Viola Mugamba winners. berry hopes to add to the collection matter if they were Christian, Druze lines snack box. Th e word enjoy submitted a photo capturing three “Th ey were very touching,” New- artifacts that students brought from or Muslim. was capitalized in yellow, on the generations of her family at Fort berry said in regards to the submis- their countries. “On that day the Lebanese people dark coloured box. As he stared Portal, Uganda. Mugamba’s grand- sions. Students are encouraged to She said the offi ce decided to realized that united they stand, but at the word, memories of his visit mother stood between her and an visit the gallery to read about the hold this contest so the campus can divided they fall,” Rammouz said. and thoughts from the last time he aunt, clothed in a suka. Th e purple photos representing heritage, pride learn more about international stu- Th e protest marked the one-month left his country fl ooded through his and gold dress is traditional clothing and unity in nations around the dents. anniversary of the assassination of mind. from the Batooro tribe. Mugamba world. Food and Saving lives with a gift toy drive By Tania Harris Canada’s need for blood has increased by 10 A scheduled appointment, drinking lots of wa- Chronicle Staff By Matthew James Pozzuoli per cent since 1981 and the donation level has ter, eating high iron vegetable and a good night’s Chronicle Staff plummeted to an all-time low of 3.5 per cent. rest is all a person needs to be eligible to donate Th e Student Association is “ Next year Canada will require 800,000 units blood said Bromly. Th ere are 3,000 clinics held helping to bring food to tables Every minute of every day, someone in Cana- of blood to be donated,” says John Bromley, a me- yearly in central Ontario. and gifts to awaiting children da needs blood. Th at someone could be a loved dia spokesperson Canadian Blood Services. “ It “ We try to make donating blood easy and by by holding a food and toy drive one, a friend, a co-worker or even you. is a civic responsibility of Canadians to make at off ering many clinics in many diff erent locations, event at Durham College and On Nov 24, Durham College will be hosting a least one scheduled visit to a clinic.” I think we accomplish that” Says Bromly. UOIT. blood donor clinic in the gymnasium for students A single donation of 450 ml can save up to To fi nd out more information, contact 1-888- Th e event started on Nov. 13 and faculty to give the gift of life. three lives from cancer, an organ transplant or a 2-DONATE (36-62830) or visit the website at and ends Dec. 6. car accident. www.bloodservices.ca The Chronicle November 21, 2006 7 CAMPUS NEWS Loving sex at E.P. Taylor’s line.” While some students admit they Wrapping came because the sex pub had no cover charge, others said that from recent experience the pub seems up sex week to get a little out of control because males are trying to pick up and bring home females. with a party Ken Swan, assistant bar manager at E.P. Taylor’s, supports the sex pub. “Th is pub is one of the biggest out of all of them. Probably because the at Durham word sex is in the title,” said Swan. By Krystle Pereira He did say that any pub is capa- Chronicle Staff ble of getting out of control but there is always enough staff to handle ev- From free sex products to explic- erything well. it images on large television screens, Th roughout the evening $800 the Student Association wrapped worth of sex toys and gift certifi cates up sex week on campus with the fa- to sex stores were given away. Photo by Krystle Pereira Although ladies crowded the mous sex pub at E.P. Taylor’s. SEXY: From left, Andrea Furo, Stephanie Kidd and Erica White take a moment and pose After the huge turnout at the porn room men’s eyes peeled to the big debate featuring porn legend Ron for the camera. Students celebrated sex week with music and porn at E.P. Taylor’s. screens, the night was all about cre- Jeremy, staff at E.P. Taylor’s and the cant were given as a souvenir. hung on the walls and balloons riety of hip-hop and R & B. ating sexual awareness and promot- Student Association turned the pub It wasn’t until shortly after 10 shaped like a man’s favourite body Martina Viduka and Taegan Gar- ing safe sex. into an all-out sex party with music, p.m. that the pub slowly began to part were spread across the fl oors. dener walked around in black skirts Jim Kasprzak, assistant bar man- products and adult fi lms to create a fi ll up with students and their guests Once the crowd grew larger, the and high heels to promote and give ager at E.P. Taylor’s, appreciates the sensual, erotic atmosphere. eager to see what the sex pub was music became louder and the televi- out samples of the new snake peel message being sent as a result of the Th e event began at 9 p.m. Af- really all about. sion screens changed from sports to body wash from Axe. sex pub, but never hesitates to be ter security checked to make sure Long black and white tapestries explicit adult fi lm clips. Th e dance “Axe is all about how dirty boys honest. guests were at least 19, small white were draped across the pipes and fl oor slowly fi lled with both sexes get clean,” said Viduka. “It’s sexy so “When students go home after envelopes with a condom and lubri- polls along the ceilings. Red sheets mingling and taking in the wide va- it relates to the sex pub. It all falls in tonight they’ll defi nitely be having sex,” said Kasprzak. Educating students on sex Snow By Pavan Sandhu Ball Chronicle Staff By Tania Harris Chronicle Staff Sex with an Evian bottle is not a good idea. Sperm is high in protein. It’s time to celebrate. You can get pregnant if you have sex Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. while on your period. 30 the Student Association will Th ese were the answers given by be holding a Snow Ball event. a group of sex educators who go by Th is event is a semi-formal the name of sexperts at a presenta- dance, giving students a chance tion on Nov. 7 in the cafeteria. to dress up and celebrate the Th e Sexual Health and Resource end of the semester in style. Centre will open its doors this Tickets, sold in the Tuck month and the Student Association Shop, are $15 per student and kicked off sexual awareness week $25 for couples. with the sexperts from Queen’s Uni- Th e dance will be held at versity. Sikorski Hall in Oshawa. Th ere Sexperts are a group of volunteers will be a meal provided. who provide information about sexual health, sell non-prescription safe sex items and do teachings on residence. Many areas related to sexual health were covered, including: the It’s party proper way to put on a condom, sex toys for males and females, the best battery to use for vibrators, sex toy time cleaners and STDs. By Natasha Mackesey It was very interactive and stu- Chronicle Staff dents were given prizes for asking questions. It’s time for a sports celebra- What is lube? Was a question tion at E.P. Taylor’s! asked by an audience member, to It’s been a long season for which a sexpert replied, “It is not the sports teams of Vaseline, is not vegetable oil and is Durham College and now it’s not peanut butter.” time to celebrate with a special Th ey showed a variety of sex toys, pub night. one of them being a suspicious-look- Durham will be holding an ing fl ashlight. Th is male pleasure toy Intramural Team Special pub intrigued many. night on Nov. 20, and Nov. 21 “It comes in a variety of colours at 6 p.m. and is made from cyber skin,” said “All intramural teams will be sexpert Rob Hiseler. Photo by Pavan Sandhu given a free team platter,” says Th e sexperts cautioned users of Will Ellis, Student Centre man- cock rings about the dangers of pro- SEXPERT: Kat Heintzman, a sexpert from Queen’s University, talks about sexual health. ager. longed use. pus. pert for four years. Adam Morrison has been a sex- Also, all money spent by “If you leave it on for too long it the team at this event will be can damage the penis,” said Hiseler. “If the students have any ques- “I like to come and do presen- pert for two years. tions, they can get answers,” said tations like this,” said Vanek. “It’s “Its great to work with a group of tacked on those nights, and at Scott Toole, events programmer the end of the season 10 per from the Student Association thinks Toole “It’s important because the just as important to come talk with people who are open-minded and centre is opening.” women because they are hesitant to who care about sexual health,” he cent of all the team’s spending it’s important to have the sexperts will be awarded to the team. talk with the students at the cam- Morgan Vanek has been a sex- talk about it.” said. 8 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Students struggle for education Colleges of Canada. Cheng. previous OSAP loans that have not that the diffi culty of getting an OSAP Generally college students pay Th ese fees add up quickly. Many been paid back, and students who loan is a misconception. By Amy Parrington less for post-secondary education students struggle to meet the neces- do not receive parental support. “Even though there are diff er- Chronicle Staff than university students. Tuition sary payments for post-secondary Students’ whose parents are un- ent requirements from a bank loan, fees are set up by each college and education. able or unwilling to provide support OSAP loans are not diffi cult to re- range from $1,800 to $3,300 for an Often, students are given no oth- project an obvious fi nancial need. ceive. Th ey just have another appli- CHAAAA-CHINGGGG! eight-month academic period. er option but to take out a bank loan Unfortunately, many are rejected cation approach,” said Morrison. Th e cost of books, parking, tuition In addition to tuition there are or apply for Ontario Student Assis- on a loan appeal, because the OSAP According to statistics from the fees, supplies, and residence fees ancillary fees, which are compul- tant Program (OSAP). In 2002, only system assumes parents will sup- accounting offi ce, over 2,300 Dur- add up to a large chunk of change. sory for all students. 130,687 students received govern- port their children to the full extent ham College students and 1,900 Higher education anyone? Durham College students are ment money, compared to 212,189 of their abilities. Forty-six per cent of UOIT students applied for OSAP For many students, the rising required to pay $500, and UOIT stu- students in 1995. Th is decrease oc- students receive support from their for the 2006-‘07 academic year, an cost of tuition tops their list of fi - dents pay $550 in ancillary fees, an curred despite a signifi cant increase parents, according to OUSA. increase from the 2005-‘06 school nancial worries. In the early 1990s, increase over 2005-‘06 due to higher in enrolment over the same period, “I applied for OSAP because with- year. Last year fewer than 2,000 tuition rose by more than 15 per student enrolment. Th ese fees help according to the Ontario Under- out it I would not have been able to Durham College students and just cent a year at Canadian universities. pay for building projects and stu- graduate Student Alliance (OUSA). aff ord to go to school,” said Court- over 1,300 UOIT students submit- Tuition fees have tripled since 1990- dent activities. For example, from Many students are denied fund- ney Collier second-year Electronics ted an OSAP application. ’91, and the number of students 2004-’09 Durham and UOIT stu- ing based on strict eligibility. Th e Engineering Technology student at who now qualify under new OSAP dents will have collectively contrib- number of students who now qual- Durham. Collier does not receive criteria has been reduced by 40 per uted $1 million for the campus li- ify under the new OSAP criteria has parental support and needed the cent. So how bad are tuition fees for brary, through mandatory ancillary been reduced by 40 per cent com- assistance of an OSAP loan. Follow students? fees, according to a Durham College pared to the number of students in Collier said immediately after she According to Statistics Canada, press release. Students also voted in 1995, according to Th e Canadian completed her OSAP application the average tuition for a university favour of a fee increase two years Federation of Students. she received an approval notice. undergrad in 2006 was $4,347. On ago to help pay for the expansion of Due to increasingly tough gov- “Once school started it took the yellow top of that there are other expenses the athletic complex. Added to the ernment regulations OSAP denies about three weeks to get my money that depend on the institution, the ancillary fee is the $95 fee from the funding to students who are not after signing the forms and waiting province it is in, the program of study Student Association (SA). considered to have fi nancial need, for the government to send it,” said brick road and where the student resides. “Th e SA fees are incorporated students who are involved in pro- Collier. Canada has 806,000 full-time into the Student Association’s work- grams not recognized under OSAP, Another problem students face By Jocelyn Nespiak university students and 900,000 full- ing budget for the academic year students who are taking less than is a lack of adequate funding from Chronicle Staff time college students, according to and help pay for school activities,” 60 per cent of a full course load, stu- OSAP. the Association of Universities and said SA president Evan Muller- dents who have credit problems or Currently, the maximum OSAP Remember the ruby red award for a 34-week school year is slippers? Dorothy’s house up- $11,900. OSAP bases each assess- rooted in a storm and it car- ment on the student’s assumed ried for miles, fi nally landing in resources rather than their educa- Munchkin Land. It crushed the tional costs, according to the fi nan- wicked witch of the west and cial aid and awards web site. Th e ultimately saved the Munch- Canada Millennium Scholarship kins. Foundation estimates that a student Th e ruby red slippers were living away from home will need ap- given to Dorothy by Glinda, proximately $14,512 annually, while the good witch of the north. students who live at home will need Th ese help Dorothy fi nd her $9,088. way home. But what happened Part-time employment is often before the storm? the only way students are able to A new musical, Wicked, pay for tuition if they are denied presents the untold story of the a loan or received an inadequate witches of Oz, a prequel. Th e one. Students who receive OSAP Student Association at Dur- are allowed to make $1,700 dur- ham College and UOIT is in- ing the academic year. Once these viting students Dec. 7 to watch amounts are exceeded, the funding the performance at the Canon decreases. Th eatre in Toronto. “I was lucky. OSAP did not limit me Tickets are $30 for students too much due to my mother’s income and $40 for guests. Th e bus or my part-time job,” said Collier. leaves at 6:30 p.m. Sutandy Morrison, a fi nancial aid offi cer at Durham and UOIT, said The Chronicle November 21, 2006 9 CAMPUS NEWS CERT to the rescue on campus operating hours at the Whitby cam- By Pavan Sandhu pus. Chronicle Staff Th e school has provided about $45, 000 in funding for the CERT program for the fi rst year to cover all First there was Superman, then the training and equipment. there was Batman. Beginning this “It will be benefi cial to have the term a new team of super heroes team on campus,” said Nayer. “Th e are taking over. Th ey are the Cam- response rate will be faster. Any pus Emergency Response Team reduction in response time saves (CERT). lives.” Dressed in a red shirt with the Katherine Lazenby, director of CERT symbol engraved on the sides Health Services on campus, thinks they provide medical response to it’s important to have the program Durham College and UOIT. at the campus. Th e six-person team is led by “We have health services but they Robert Nayer, a UOIT Business are not responding to emergencies Commerce student. because they are running a clinic,” “It’s a complete student-run ini- said Lazenby. “We need another tiative,” said Nayer. “Our team motto quick way to respond. Security is is a safer campus is a better cam- already busy- we need someone on pus.” campus that is free,” Th is is the fi rst year for CERT Kevin Pahor, a fi rst-year student operations. Th e vision started two in Forensic Science, joined CERT summers ago after Nayer heard because he wanted to make a diff er- about the CERT program from his ence in the school community do- co-workers while working at On- ing something that he enjoys. tario Place. He decided he wanted Pahor has been practising fi rst- the CERT program implemented at aid for the last fi ve years. Last sum- the school. mer he worked as an assistant “I always had a interest in the fi rst aquatic director training and super- aid fi eld and the health care profes- vising a team of about 20 lifeguards Photo by Pavan Sandhu sion,” said Nayer. “I get to combine HEROES ON CAMPUS: The CERT team show emergency response skills at a demonstra- to manage a local beach. Over the business skills with health care. It’s a years he has handled a number of great learning opportunity.” tion on campus. Team members include, from left: Josh Sheppard, Jeremiah Baarbe, emergencies from a small nose- CERT will be partnering with St. Robert Nayer and Erin Ritchie. bleed to a suspected spinal injury John ambulance, and two Emergen- equipment the paramedics use.” therapy. Th ey also provide services to victim. cy Medical Service paramedics will Cert members are trained in an CERT members will be distin- events on campus. CERT were at Th e CERT program is already ac- be volunteering their services to do array of emergency situations such guishable by their red shirt with Campusfest, the fi rst-year orienta- tive on 21 other campuses, includ- the training. as the CERT logo engraved on the left tion, the pub nights and convoca- ing eight colleges in Ontario. “It’s pretty much everything para- extracting people from car ac- breast, a St. John logo on the left tion. “It has worked on other campus- medics do without the drugs,” said cidents, spinal injury management, sleeve and a star on the back of the In the future the plan is to have es,” said Lazenby. “It’s a good student Nayer. “We use a vast majority of the airway management, and oxygen shirt. 24/7 coverage for this campus and initiative. It gives them experience.” Raising money and awareness for a cure By Shannon Dossor Nov. 25 at the Oshawa Golf and skill can play,” said Smith. “If you’ve All of the money that is raised Curling Chronicle Staff Curling Club. never played before, that’s great. It’s is split 50/50 between Shoot for a It’s the fi rst end, the lead throws According to Laura smith, a for- all just for fun and raising money. It’s Cure and the Sports Management the stone where the skip says to. mer Sports Administration student, not competitive.” Leadership Camp. for spinal As the stone makes it to the house a bonspiel is a curling event, where Th e event goes from 9 a.m. until 8 Shoot for a Cure is a campaign of there are people sweeping, and de- 12 groups of curlers get together p.m. and all curlers are fed breakfast, the Canadian and American Spinal cord injury pending on the strategy they may and play for the day. lunch and dinner. Research Organizations (CASRO). bump, take-out, draw or peel. Wait… Th e third-year Sports Admin- “At the fi rst bonspiel we raised Th eir goals are to raise spinal what? istration students are running the $3,000, and the second year we cord injury awareness, as well as re- awareness Th e third annual Sports Admin- event, along with Smith. raised $5,000,” said Smith. “Th is year search it and fi nd a cure. istration Bonspiel is being held on “Anyone and everyone at any our goal is $8,000-$10,000.” At the event there will also be live and silent auctions, a raffl e and prizes. So, if an end, rink and peel make sense, or if those words just cause a headache, everyone is welcome, as long as they register ahead of time. 10 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Perspectives on post-Castro Cuba By Pavan Sandhu Speakers at the lecture also Chronicle Staff touched on some of the low points in Canadian- Cuban relations, one of them being the review of rela- He wears military-style uniforms tions after Cuba failed to change the and has held the title of President regime’s human rights code, after of Council of State and President the jailing of four Cubans. of Council of Ministers since 1976. Another was the 2001 Summit of Some describe him as a dictator and the Americas held in Quebec City, an enemy others call him a friend where Cuba was the only country and a leader. He is Fidel Castro. excluded. Students, professors and lectur- Dr. Wayne S. Smith also spoke ers came together on Nov. 9 to dis- at the lecture. He is from the Cen- cuss Castro and the special relation- tre for International Policy and was ship that Canada has shared with one of former U.S. president Jimmy Cuba for the last 50 years. Professor Carter’s heads of mission in Havana Robert Wright from the History de- from 1978 to 1982. Now he is one of partment at Trent University hosted Washington’s authorities on Cuba. the lecture. Smith touched on Cuba and its re- Dr. Lana Wylie, a professor of sponse to 9/11. politics at McMaster University, “Many of us thought after 9/11 opened the night with her view on the U.S. would open relations with Canadian-Cuban relations. Cuba,” said Smith. “Th e Cuban na- “Cuba is an important market for tion expressed solidarity to the U.S. Canadian goods,” said Wylie. “Th is Th ey opened airspace and united is one area we don’t compete with with them against terrorism.” the U.S.” Cuba also off ered to help during Since 1961, the United States has the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Cas- adopted an isolation policy. While it tro off ered to send 1,586 doctors and broke all ties with Cuba, Canada did 34 tonnes of medicine to the U.S. the opposite and in the absence of Lately many countries have real- the U.S. has emerged as one of the ized the potential Cuba has to off er. top trading partners and investors Th e Dominican Republic renewed in Cuba. Photo By Pavan Sandhu full diplomatic relations. Canada is one of Cuba’s leading CASTRO LECTURE: From left to right, Professor John Kirk, Dr. Lana Wylie, Mark Entwis- Diplomats and large business- tourist markets. Canadians have tle and Dr. Wayne Smith gathered to lecture on Canadian-Cuban relations and Cuba, es from Spain, Japan, France, and far exceeded tourists coming from post-Castro. Ukraine have all visited Cuba. Sev- other countries, including Spain, eral countries are pushing for Cuba France, Italy and Germany, accord- John Kirk, a professor from Dal- “Because we live next door to the He was a close friend of former to gain readmittance to the Organi- ing to a paper prepared for the Study housie University and co-author of U.S. we think our relations are ab- Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau. zation of American States, accord- of the Cuban Economy in 2005. Th e Other Good Neighbour Policy, normal. We have disagreements but At Trudeau’s funeral in 2000 Castro ing to CNN. Th e main airport in Cuba, Varade- discussed the positive history that we agree to disagree,” said Kirk. was an honorary pallbearer. Wether it’s pre-or post-Castro, ro, was built by a Quebec company. Canada has had with Cuba. Since 1945, Canada has had a Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Cuba will always remain a special Canadian companies also supply “We have normal relations with strong relationship with Cuba. Cas- visited Cuba in 1998. He was the obsession for American political equipment to hotels and airports in Cuba,” said Kirk. “We have voted tro even shared good relations with fi rst prime minister to do so since leaders. Cuba. against the U.S. embargo.” Canadian leaders in the past. Trudeau’s visit in 1976. DC grads highly employable Poker at ployment services job site, place- number one school in post-gradua- terviews and coach- By Amy Parrington ment is responsible for 19 per cent tion employment because students ing so that they are more confi - Chronicle Staff of post-graduation careers. are success orientated. dent in handling diff erent interview the pub Vollett said she has hired two “Th e school’s leadership skills are situations.” “Hopefully if I do well, my place- placement students immediately what make us number one,” said Paisley said she also helps with a ment will off er me a position after after graduation, and will continue Noble. “We take into consideration variety of job search techniques in- By Natasha Mackesey graduation.” to hire students. the job market and do our best to cluding networking, how to conduct Chronicle Staff Shane Greeley, a second-year “I will always be willing to hire respond to what employers are information interviews, and how to Computer Systems Technology stu- students after their placements be- looking for.” think of creative ways to fi nd work. It’s time to ante up at E.P. dent at Durham, hopes to fi nd full- cause they are so full of energy and Th e Career and Employment Ser- Th e career and job fair held each Taylor’s. time work through placement. With enthusiasm,” said Vollett. “Also, as vices (CES) offi ce uses job search February, and the Trade Smart fair Durham College will be Durham’s good reputation, fi nding a an employer, you invest a lot of time techniques to prepare students for at Durham’s Whitby campus in holding student poker cham- perfect job will be anything but dif- assisting students and educating the workforce. April, give students the opportunity pionships every Tuesday in fi cult. them on your policies, procedures, “Students can make an appoint- to speak with employers about pos- November from 6 p.m. until 1 Durham College is the number mission, vision and core values. If ment with an employment advisor sible job opportunities. a.m. one college in the Greater Toronto they have been eager to learn and to assess their job strengths, network Over 170 employers visited Dur- Th e Red Hot Poker Compa- Area for the seventh year in a row, participate as a student they are an development, create a portfolio, and ham’s Oshawa and Whitby campus- ny will host this event and it’s and stands fi rst for graduate em- asset to your business.” help with interviewing techniques,” es last year to recruit students and expected to be a full house ployment, according to the results of Kristi Gould, who graduated said Noble. off er career advice, said Noble. . Th e Red Hot Poker Compa- Key Performance Indicators (KPI) from Durham College’s Business In 2005, over 1,500 students met Adam Semoff , second-year Elec- ny has held this type of event at tests released in April 2006. Administration Marketing program with a career and employment ad- tronics Engineering Technology stu- many schools and companies, For students in post-second- in April 2006, said she found a job visor to discuss career development dent at Durham, was unaware of the but never before at Durham. ary education, years of studying, immediately after graduation. and job search needs. And over graduate employment statistics, but “Th is is the fi rst time ever working hard on assignments and “I found my job after about a 3,500 job leads were posted on ca- knows Durham is one of the highest that the student poker cham- achieving good grades is important, month of searching,” said Gould. “I reer and employment’s exclusive of all Ontario colleges. pionships have been held at especially if their intentions are to work for a company called Neelands job posting system, according to the “Knowing that Durham is in fact Durham, and it should be a re- fi nd a job immediately after gradu- Refrigeration as a receptionist.” CES job site. the highest in post-graduate em- ally good time,” said Will Ellis, ation. Gould said although this is not Angie Paisley, a career advisor ployment will be an asset when ap- Student Centre manager. Th e KPI report shows that 92 per her ideal career, she is happy to have with the college, also provides a plying for a job,” said Semoff . He also All games will be played for cent of employers were very satis- received work so quickly after grad- number of services to help prepare said one of the reasons he applied chips and there will be very fi ed with how prepared Durham uation and continues to search for a them for post-graduation employ- to Durham was because of the high nominal prizes for the stu- graduates are, and 87 per cent of job better related to her degree. ment. graduate employment rate. dents, which may include cash those graduates were working with- Post-graduation employment “I spend a lot of time with stu- Th e most useful job search tech- prizes, explained Ellis. in six months of graduating. has increased more than 30 per cent dents on resume and cov- niques for Durham graduates in A maximum of 80 students Elaine Vollett, executive direc- in the last 10 years. In 1995, only 60 er lettercritiques, helping them po- 2005 were: fi eld placement, respon- will be allowed to participate tor for the Centre for D.R.E.A.M.S, per cent of college graduates report- sition their skills to show- sible for 19 per cent of careers, fam- in the championships, and a centre for adults with intellectual ed having a full-time job, compared case their academic and job ac- ily and friends for 17 per cent; the spots are expected to be fi lling disabilities in Ajax, said the place- to 93 per cent of 2006 graduates complishment that would be of val- Job Site for nine per cent, and the up fast. All students can sign up ment students she works with are fi nding full-time work. ue to potential employers,” said job fair for 5 per cent, according to for this event and fi nd informa- well prepared for their fi eld. Mary Noble, a student employ- Paisley. the graduate employment report of- tion at www.saduoit.ca. According to the career and em- ment advisor, says Durham is the “As well, I provide mock in- fered by the CES offi ce.. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 11 CAMPUS NEWS Forensic science prof a go-getter

“It’s weird because my parents By Krystle Pereira are not scientists, they’re not career Chronicle Staff focused, neither of them went to university,” said Forbes. “In a very Decomposing bodies, tissue subtle way they encouraged me to samples and missing graves sound do what I wanted to do. If I wanted dark and mysterious, but they are to be a pastry chef they thought that the interests and focus of research was the world’s best idea.” for one committed professor. Doing just what she wanted was Shari Forbes fl ew to Canada from exactly what Forbes did. While in Australia 15 months ago. It was a Australia she committed herself to goal to live across the sea for Forbes wildlife organizations, helping to and her boyfriend, an environmen- save injured animals. tal scientist for the Ministry of the Along with her boyfriend she Environment. She knew that some joined World Vision and fosters two day she would leave her homeland. children, a 10 year old from Haiti Her fl ight was perfect, everything and a seven year old from Colum- went as planned except one minor bia. glitch. “I enjoy receiving their letters Forbes noticed her boyfriend’s and pictures and seeing the im- passport spelt his name wrong. provements from the fi rst pictures Slight panic ran through her mind you received. Th e big thing is that as she wondered whether or not to they send them to school.” tell him. Travelling, trying cultural foods Th ey had travelled extensively and exploring markets are her to places like the United Kingdom, downtime activities. A city girl Africa and New Zealand and no one raised in the capital city of Australia, noticed then. What were the chanc- Forbes feels most at home in down- es of Canada noticing now? Photo by Krystle Pereira town Toronto. Well they did and Forbes G’DAY MATE: Shari Forbes, Forensic Science professor at the University of Ontario Insti- At work, teaching students about watched as her boyfriend’s face tute of Technology, came to Canada from Australia 15 months ago, to join the campus forensics is her day-to-day job, but slowly blanched. She chose not to and share her love of forensic science with her students. to her the message of teaching is tell him and he found out the hard what counts. way. Forbes has appeared on docu- career aspiration. While growing up chose forensic science,” said Forbes. “Even though I love research, I “When we got to Toronto the fi rst mentaries for National Geographic in the northern suburbs of Sydney, “It was kind of like ‘oh yea, sounds want to feel like I’m giving some- thing they said was, ‘ I notice Aus- and Th e Discovery Channel. She Forbes’ career goal was to be a pas- interesting, why not?’” thing back. With research you may tralia allows spelling mistakes on was recently invited to be a part of try chef. It wasn’t until six months Although her decision seemed one day come up with something your passports,’” Forbes said. “My the forensic educators group, made before she fi nished grade 12 that random, Forbes proceeded to at- that wins a Nobel Prize but it’s un- boyfriend was like ‘what!’, he pretty up of forensic instructors who at- she decided to pursue forensic sci- tend universities, receiving her PhD likely,” said Forbes. “I wanted to feel much turned white on the spot.” tend conferences to work on mak- ence. and postdoctoral fellowship in fo- like I was doing something, contrib- But they did let the couple in, and ing sure students are being educat- “I always liked forensic science, I rensics. uting and certainly helping students, UOIT gained more than a well-edu- ed properly about science. read a lot of crime novels. I used to She thanks her parents for being you can see that.” cated professor. Forensic science wasn’t her fi rst love those but I can’t say that’s why I her biggest infl uence. Cranky commuters speak Budget By Elise Haskell your Chronicle Staff

Commuting to and from school has never been a favourite past- getaway time for people, but many students fi nd it’s a necessary one, like those who commute from Scarborough to Durham every day in order to at- with tend their classes. “I hate it,” said one General Arts student who wished to remain nameless. “It takes way too long to Travel get there.” Some must commute to Oshawa because they simply can’t move. “I have no choice. I have a fam- CUTS ily,” said Mariya Andriyesska, who By Tania Harris is taking her Bachelor of Education. Chronicle Staff “I have one daughter who goes to school and one who works.” Spending Christmas with But the student also added that your family doesn’t have to moving to Oshawa or living in resi- cost you a fortune. dence just wasn’t an option, be- On Nov. 22 the Student As- cause it costs far much more than sociation will be holding a talk the GO ticket. with Travel CUTS event. “It’s hard,” said Mohamad Hus- Starting at 11 a.m. Travel sein, also taking a Bachelor of Edu- CUTS, a student, youth, and cation. “It’s time consuming. I’m budget travel planner and or- already settled here in Toronto and Photo by Elise Haskell ganizer, will be at Durham Col- the program is only one year, so I GO GO GO: The GO bus carries some unhappy travellers around the Durham Region. lege, UOIT and Trent to discuss don’t see the point in moving. And goes directly from the Scarborough tends the teacher’s college. “It takes from students who take the bus dai- how students can travel around it’s cheaper.” Town Centre along the 401 to the less time to come to Toronto, be- ly, they know that things could be the world on a budget. And although students get a dis- Oshawa campus. Most students cause the Pickering buses suck.” a lot worse and taking a 40 minute Anyone who is studying count from their ID Card, the price need to travel to the town centre to “It’s a straight route, so it’s not GO bus (plus additional TTC time) abroad or planning on travel- of a monthly GO pass to Durham is catch the bus. Adding wait-time be- so bad, but I hate the time the bus isn’t as bad as it could be. ling this holiday season is in- still $114. tween busses, the entire commute comes,” said Nosseir, unhappy with “It’s okay,” said one Health Sci- vited to attend this free event. “I wish it was cheaper,” said Ran- can sometimes add up to almost how the bus only runs once an hour ences student. For more information visit da Nosseir, who attends UOIT for a two hours one way. and doesn’t even begin return trips And with those words, the com- www.sadcuoit.ca. university upgrade. “I back-track actually. I’m from to Scarborough until 2:10 p.m. mute doesn’t seem so bad at all. Th e route is 40 minutes long and Pickering,” said Kim McKee who at- Despite many of the complaints 12 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS

Photos by Caitlyn Holroyd ICE ICE BABY: Above, citizens arriving at the open house for the GM Centre, newest home for the Oshawa Generals on Nov. 3. Below left, A talented man chips away at a block of ice hoping to create a masterpiece. Below right, a masterpiece indeed was cleverly created.

GM Centre open for business David Branch; Oshawa mayor John “With the partnership with MLSE, “Already, we have seen new res- It seats approximately 5,400 people By Caitlyn Holroyd Gray and members of Oshawa city we have the ability of developing a taurants, coff ee shops and other for hockey games and 6,400 for con- Chronicle Staff council. better tourism product, which will businesses open up in order to take certs and other events. A free public skate and guided draw people. Our major issue is the advantage of the increased crowds Upcoming events include the Os- Th e General Motors Centre tour was off ered on Saturday along lack of accommodation close to the downtown,” Cindy Symons-Milroy, hawa Generals vs. the Sarnia Sting opened its doors on Nov. 3, becom- with children’s entertainment pro- arena but stay tuned, as I’m sure director of economic development on Nov. 26, a CHL junior game fea- ing the new home of the Oshawa vided by MLSE. that will change.” services said in an interview. “Busi- turing Team Canada vs. Team Rus- Generals as well as an entertain- Th e GM Centre represents a pos- Slaughter added that the city nesses are staying open longer hop- sian on Nov. 27, and Th e Tragically ment facility for concerts and other itive change for the downtown core will be undertaking research in the ing to benefi t from the people at- Hip on Jan. 31. Th ere are also many events. and the city is expecting it to draw new year to examine the impact GM tending events.” other possibilities for the arena. Friday’s celebrations included in tourists. Centre has on local businesses in “Th e investment that the city has “We are in the process of devel- live entertainment, demonstrations “Oshawa is not that far for peo- the fi rst year. made in the downtown has spurred oping a bid for the Memorial Cup from local community groups and ple to travel, especially those who She noted that Sapraffi no’s and other types of development includ- for 2008,” said Slaughter. “Th is is a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which don’t want to go into Toronto,” Carol Th e Th irsty Monk were standing ing residential and commercial coming together because the Osha- was attended by Bob Hunter, ex- Slaughter, business relations man- room only after the Generals’ fi rst development that will create living wa Generals organization feels their ecutive vice-president of Maple Leaf ager for Downtown Oshawa board game in the new arena and Fazio’s is spaces and jobs.” venue and the downtown will be Sports and Entertainment; Cana- of management, said in an inter- fully booked following the upcom- Th e GM Centre is located in able to successfully host this event, dian Hockey League Commissioner view. ing Tom Jones concert. downtown Oshawa on Athol Street. which draws thousands of people.” The Chronicle November 21, 2006 13 CAMPUS NEWS Hot yoga has stretched to the Durham Region By Jocelyn Nespiak “You can live with it or you can Chronicle Staff fi x it.” Every class is a diff erent experi- Sweating. Panting. Flexing those ence for each person, but Pigden buns. said most feel immediate results. Bending. Stripping. Losing those Greg Cassidy participated in a pounds. couple of Pigden’s classes. Although Hot Yoga is literally one of the he’s never really tried yoga before, hottest exercises in the world today he felt the exercise was benefi cial. and it’s available in Durham Re- “I feel great. I’m totally relaxed gion. yet I feel like I just did a challenging Last March Asana Body and workout,” he said. Mind opened in Ajax. Currently it is At the beginning of the class he the only yoga studio east of Toronto was concerned with the amount of where the average temperature is heat, thinking he wouldn’t be able 102 degrees. to handle it, but after 10 minutes he But that isn’t what makes it found the movements were easier unique. and the sweat from his body really “I built everything you see here. helped cool him down. Th e walls. Th e ceilings. Th e floors,” “When you walk into the room said Ray Pigden, owner and certi- you fi nd that wall of heat,” said Pig- Photo by Tania Harris den. “But it helps to warm you up. KEEPING HEALTHY: There are many ways to lose weight. Combining healthy foods, fi ed yoga instructor. “I put every- thing I have into this.” After fi ve or 10 minutes, you feel such as fruits and vegetables, with exercise is a good way to lose weight while staying fi ne because the body uses its natu- healthy. Although yoga is one of the most integral parts of his life now, it took ral cooling system.” a revamp of his character to break Th e environment is inviting. Pig- him out of his macho shell. den uses his sense of humour to “A friend of mine asked me to do help others come out of their shell. a class. I didn’t want to,” he said. “But “Whether you are an advanced Burning the fat is easy, level student or are new to yoga, my friend was persistent and even- tually I tried it.” I think Ray’s classes are defi nitely As a contractor he conditioned worth trying,” said Lisa Morrissey, his muscles lifting heavy materi- who tried Pigden’s class. “If you are but it’s hard to keep it off als. He never really liked the idea new and come to a class, he would of going to a gym and picking up a most certainly make you feel com- barbell. But after years of laborious fortable.” By Tania Harris ries for safe, long-term weight loss,” says Brodie. work, his back ached and he felt Morrissey practises the art of Chronicle Staff Leighanne Gladstone, owner of Healthy Solutions in pains in his joints. yoga and is currently training to be- Whitby, is a registered holistic nutritionist. She analyzes He needed to fi x these problems come an instructor. According to Statistics Canada, almost 50 per cent of what her clients eat, how active they are and if they have and, for him, yoga was the answer. “Th e heat allows you to detox- the Canadian population, or roughly 17.5 million peo- any illnesses. She consults with her clients on a one- “I was blown away. I was amazed ify your body,” she said. “It’s very ple, are either overweight or obese, and statistics indi- on-one basis, helping them with individual nutritional at the outcome of the exercise,” he therapeutic doing yoga in a heated cate that obesity is clearly on the rise. needs and conducting nutrition profi les in order to cor- said. “I felt every muscle. I felt every- room.” Diet clinics are popping up all over Durham Re- rect the imbalances. thing.” Pigden said for safety reasons it gion, providing diff erent ways for people to shed excess “My clinic is defi nitely about understanding and It took him a day or two to try the is important to drink lots of water weight. educating, rather than telling you about some fad diet, class again, but when he did he was during the day, before trying the Th e problem with diets, however, is keeping the telling you about some magical pill or telling you about hooked. class. Otherwise people may feel weight off . Many people lose weight, but few can main- some injection that’s going to cure all,” says Gladstone. It wasn’t long after when he dizzy or pass out. tain it, says Sandra Brodie, nutritionist at Good Life Fit- By organizing an eating plan for her clients, Glad- decided to open Asana Body and As well, Pigden said, don’t eat a ness in the Oshawa Centre. stone ensures they are feeding their bodies with proper Mind. To him, Ajax was the ideal big meal up to three hours before- Beverly Mills, an Oshawa librarian, says she has tried fuel and encourages them to stay active and do what location to build. And since there hand. every diet clinic out there and has wasted thousands of they love to do instead of just what they need to do. were no other hot yoga studios “Anyone of any age should feel dollars doing so. She recently tried Dr. Bernstein, a well- “It’s about fi nding that balance, reaching your goals, around, there was no competition. comfortable in my class, even if known health and diet clinic located across Canada being able to understand nutrition, understand what “Th ere are enough people in this they’ve never tried it before,” he and the United States, and was successful at reaching your body needs and why it needs it,” Gladstone says. area, they’re just not aware of the said. her goal weight, but within the last two months she has “It’s really important that you’re educated on that factor benefi ts,” he said. “It’s not a competitive sport. gained 25 pounds back. so you can take it on yourself.” “Yoga has helped me with my And it’s great because every class Dr. Bernstein’s philosophy is to lose an average of With the number of diets that are advertised in the back. It takes me to a point where I helps you strengthen your core and 16-20 pounds in one month by burning stored body media, many people get confused as to what to eat and am comfortable.” lengthen your muscles.” fat. Participants visit the clinic three times a week to get what to avoid. Pigden said when a person feels Asana Body and Mind is at 377 evaluated by medical personnel. Th e diet consists of a Th e important thing, says Brodie, is to know that not pain, fi nding the source and fi xing Mackenzie Ave. in south Ajax. low calorie intake supplemented with three injections every diet plan works for everyone. Including the four the problem should become a pri- For more information check out per week of vitamin B6 and B12. basic food groups of fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates ority. www.asanabodymind.com. “Th is diet does not meet total daily calorie require- and protein in your diet and following the food pyramid ments. Th e body needs the appropriate amount of calo- is a good way for everyone to stay healthy while losing weight. Overweight Canadians Rising Stars is • Almost 50 per cent of the Canadian population, or roughly 17.5 million people, are either overweight or obese. • Many overweight Canadians are at increased risk of disability, disease and premature death. releasing at pub • Among young people, the biggest increases in obesity rates over the past 25 years occurred among adolescents aged 12 to 17, where the rate tripled from 3 per cent to 9 per cent. By Mike Gokdag Th e event will be all ages with a • Canada's adult obesity rate was signifi cantly lower than that in the United States. While 23 per Chronicle Staff 19 plus section. cent of Canadian adults were obese in 2004, the rate was nearly 30 per cent in the United Th e album features bands like States. Indie music fans of Durham Col- Rudely Awakened, Blank Blue Sky, lege and UOIT get to celebrate the Danny Boy, Emcee Revelation, • Adult men and women who ate fruit and vegetables less than three times a day were more new Backrow Records: Rising Stars Sold, Fifth Class and Handheld and likely to be obese than were those who consumed such foods fi ve or more times a day. CD release party. live performances by Another Dark Tickets will be $5 in advance and Day, Eversince Eve, Rudely Awak- Source: Statistics Canada $7 at the door, along with a copy of ened and Th e Drive Bay. It’s Your Independent Music Fix Vol. Th e event is being held at E.P. 2. Taylor’s, and doors open at 8 p.m. 14 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Women Eff orts rewarded with bursary abuse Hard work prevention pays off ... month By Amanda Gauthier literally Chronicle Staff November is International By Jocelyn Nespiak Women Abuse Prevention Chronicle Staff month. Events will be held Don’t make picking up quarters throughout this month to raise from the mall fountain part of your awareness of the campaign. routine, because an empty wallet On Nov. 21, in the University isn’t an incurable disease. of Ontario Institute of Technol- Before Mack Carruthers received ogy Business Building, a Stu- a $500 bursary at the 2006 scholar- dent Association event will be ship ceremony, his knowledge of held in room UB2080 at 5 p.m. fi nancial aid, bursaries and scholar- Wear Purple Day is on Nov. 24. ships was non-existent. Th e faculty of UOIT and DC’s Although he worked full-time criminology and justice, and during the summer, tuition costs, social policy, will be wearing living expenses and school sup- Love Shouldn’t Hurt T-shirts plies eliminated the money he had and purple ribbons. Nov. 25 is saved. International Day Against Vio- “I had $75 left. I purchased text- lence Against Women. books at the beginning of the year, Th e Violence Against Wom- and that’s all I had,” he said. en Team, which includes shel- Carruthers is in his third and fi - ters such as Bethesda House nal year of animation at Durham and the Denise House, are College, but he has never pursued raising awareness of Interna- fi nancial assistance. tional Women Abuse Preven- “When my grandmother passed tion month. away a few years ago, she left me Th e symbol of a purple rib- some money for my education,” he Photo by Jocelyn Nespiak bon is worn throughout the explained. “So that was a start for NO MORE FINANCIAL WORRIES: Mack Carruthers received $500 from the Canadian month as a sign of commit- me.” Federation of University Women, for his efforts in second year. ment to fi nding a solution to Without fi nancial worries, he fo- message from student awards. alize his hard work would pay off the Canadian Federation of Univer- abuse. During the month of cused solely on his studies. At times “It was the best email I had ever fi nancially. sity Women was given to him. November there are women he felt he could use more money, received,” Carruthers said. “It was a “Sometimes I spend 20 to 30 “Th ese awards are defi nitely a abuse prevention posters on but didn’t take the time to pursue it. complete surprise for me.” hours a week on projects,” he said. motivation for people to strive to- some Durham Region buses “I didn’t realize there were other Last year his GPA was 4.03. He “But the work is fun. I really enjoy wards excellence,” Carruthers said. and the Durham police wear options out there.” spent countless hours working on animating.” “And they help out a lot.” the purple ribbon to support A few weeks ago, while checking assignments, creating animations On Oct. 9 his eff orts were reward- Th e money will be used to buy the cause. his mycampus email, he noticed a and learning in class. He didn’t re- ed. Th e Legacy bursary donated by supplies for his portfolio. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 15 CAMPUS NEWS What do you think of the new smoking enforcement? By Lauren Marks Chronicle Staff

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“Let’s see it happen. It’s just “It’s good for non-smokers, so “I don’t care because I don’t “If you stand in front of doors, “If you’re standing too close talk. People are too busy with they don’t have to walk through a smoke.” people who don’t smoke have to the doors you shouldn’t get school work to worry about it.” crowd of smokers.” to walk through it. I don’t have a a ticket, but warnings are fi ne. I problem with moving away. People don’t care that much because I should have respect for non-smok- do smoke, but if I didn’t I wouldn’t ers.” want to walk through smoke.” Fitness fair Roll up those sleeves from noon until 2 p.m. Flu shots are fears. Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-noon. By Shannon Dossor One of the student presidents of Th e Health Centre will have a For the Whitby campus, vacci- Chronicle Staff the program, Chris D’andrea, will be coming to Durham fl u vaccination clinic in the next nations are only on Nov. 29, 8:30 Th e fi rst fi tness and health fair covering the program at the fair. couple weeks. a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the main board- is coming to Durham College this Th e program teaches students By Robert Sudak At Durham College and UOIT room. month. about more than just fi tness. “It goes Chronicle Staff the clinic will be held in the dining If you miss these times you Th e new Fitness and Health Pro- beyond the body, heart rate, testos- hall at G213 on Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.- can go to your family doctor and motions program is hosting the fair terone and estrogen,” said D’andrea. Flu season is around the corner noon, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., schedule an appointment to re- in Vendors Alley on Wednesday, “It really goes in depth about things and it’s the time that every student Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. and ceive the vaccination. Nov. 29. Th ere will be displays set people don’t think about.” up by students on topics such as Students learn about things yoga, smoking, cancer awareness, such as anatomy, personal training, the eff ects of sedentary lifestyle in nutrition and programming. After college students, benefi ts of health graduating, students will have three and fi tness, and the new gym. A nationally recognized certifi cations guest speaker will talk about and in personal training, group exercise demonstrate Shiatsu massages, and and fi tness appraisal. another speaker talk about Brazil- “Th e program really gives us core ian martial arts. knowledge,” said D’andrea. Th is is the fi rst year this program Th e fair is set up to promote the has been at Durham. Th e 43 fi rst- new course. It will bring attention year students are running the fair on to the benefi ts of fitness, how to live topics that interest them. It will run longer and how to stay healthy. 16 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Poinsettia the Christmas plant

natural light, in temperatures under fl oating around that poinsettias By Valene Nicholas 22 degrees Celsius. are lethal to children and pets that Chronicle Staff Th e plant needs to drink when munch on them. the soil surface is dry and excess Roth said the rumours are false. Th e Mexican fl ame, Christmas water should be removed 10 min- Rekker’s has a cat and with thou- star or Noche Buena decorates shop utes after watering. sands of poinsettias hanging around, windows, dinner tables and homes “Th ey don’t like a drafty area,” the cat has never become ill. during the holidays. Roth said. “Th ey can get sick from ingest- Known to most as the poinsettia, Poinsettias transform back to ing the white sap,” Roth said, but she these red, pink, burgundy and white their green leaves after winter. Th ey also stated that a child or pet would plants originated in Mexico and can be planted outdoors for the have to eat piles of the plants to be were introduced to the U.S. in 1825 summer months and must return to aff ected. by Joel Poinsett. Poinsett was the confi nement in September. Th e sap from broken stems and fi rst U.S. ambassador in Mexico. “Some people can’t do anything leaves is bitter to taste, so snackers Th e plant with brightly coloured to kill them,” said Florene Prins, Rek- would soon learn not to eat them. leaves encircling tiny yellow bun- ker’s assistant offi ce clerk. Even though these plants are not dles of fl owers, caught on like wild Even though care is simple, poin- poisonous, Rekker’s recommends fi re, and is now the Christmas fl ow- settias must be exposed to equal their customers keep poinsettias er in Canada and the U.S. amounts of light and dark. and any plant in a safe area away Each year Rekker’s Garden Cen- In autumn for about eight to 10 from little hands and paws. tre in Bowmanville grows 70,000 to weeks, poinsettias should be placed Poinsettias come in four diff er- 80,000 poinsettias in some of their 12 hours in the dark and 12 hours in ent heights ranging from four to 12 60 green houses. Photo by Valene Nicholas sunlight. inches. “We start out with cuttings or A perfect spot for darkness is in a A stubby red fl ower may be per- plugs in June,” said nursery man- HOLIDAY PLANT: Behind nursery manager Lynn Roth are closet, said Roth. fect as a centerpiece for Christmas ager Lynn Roth. poinsettias, the Christmas plant in Canada and the U.S. Since daylight hours in the win- dinner, or an elaborate tall fl ame Cuttings are shipped from Mexi- ter are almost equivalent to night may do the trick in livening up a co and nurtured by nursery workers tario. years.” Roth said. hours, poinsettias can remain in hallway. until the holidays. Proper care of poinsettias deter- Th e actual fl ower stays in bloom one location. Whatever the spot, a pot of poin- Most of the plants are shipped mines their life span. for about six weeks. Th e plants aren’t easy to kill, but settias brightens any home during from Rekker’s to stores across On- “Th ey can last for years and Poinsettias will fl ourish in bright for many years myths have been the holidays. Friendships can last More jobs or fade; not all are lost during the

cause a friendship to end. After high build a friendship. By Tania Harris school many students go away to Th eir friendship, however, was Chronicle Staff college, sometimes moving to an- not long lived. LeRonde moved holiday season other city, province or country. It away at the age of 10, which sepa- You were introduced to them as takes more eff ort to stay in touch rated the two. By Krystle Pereira chance. a child. You played hopscotch on with friends. “I don’t remember her moving Chronicle Staff “People have to consistently the sidewalk, tag in the fi eld and Ruth Priester, a fi rst-year per- away. It was like one day she just do a run of dropping off resumes jumped rope together in the play- sonal support student at Durham, disappeared and I always wondered When you shake your pockets every week,” Ozanick said. “Pick ground. You shared secrets and moved to Oshawa from Holland where she went,” says Henry. do you notice the sweet sound stores and keep dropping off re- new experiences with each other, four years ago to be with her family. But just because their friend- of nothing? Well, that may soon sumes. Check in with the man- building precious memories that She no longer communicates with ship had been lost didn’t mean they change. Along with the brightly ager. It is hard but you can’t fi nd last a lifetime. But time has passed her friend because of the distance couldn’t fi nd their way back to each lit houses, fl uff y snow and merry a job after only dropping off one and your childhood days are over. between them. other. Henry had been working at a jingles of Christmas comes jobs. resume.” Th ere is no more playtime and your “It’s weird to think about it be- jewelry store at the age of 20 when Finding a job while struggling Advantage Personnel doesn’t secrets are never revealed because cause we were so close. I guess we she saw a familiar face. She took an- to fi nish all last-minute assign- typically provide retail opportu- your childhood friend is not around aren’t friends anymore because we other look. “Maryann,” Henry yelled. ments and studying for exams nities but it does have temporary to hear them. Time brings change haven’t talked for so long and I live Th e familiar face turned around and can be diffi cult. jobs for students that co-ordinate and amongst these changes your so far away,” says Priester. sure enough it was Maryann Le- But don’t frown for too long with a student’s busy schedule. friendship was lost. “Generally speaking a friend- Ronde, her childhood friend. because seasonal jobs are pop- Another way to seek seasonal Many children and teenagers ship remains intact if both parties “It was fate that brought us back ping up more quickly than most employment is by going online. believe that their friendships will change in similar directions. If dif- together and who are we to argue would imagine. Several websites such as Groove- last forever, but the reality is many ferent paths are taken then the with that,” says Henry. Seasonal opportunities do job.com and Workopolis also childhood friends drift apart as they friendship most likely will be lost,” From that day on Henry and Le- mean that once Christmas has provide current listings for sea- grow older. says Lumbers. Ronde continued where they left passed and the rush is over, your sonal retail opportunities. Friendships end for many rea- Even though a friendship may off , developing a strong friendship contract ends, but they are a per- Th e easiest way to apply would sons, but most commonly because have been lost it does not mean it while making lasting memories. fect way to earn some extra cash, be to print off resumes and walk of change, says Kelly Lumber, Os- is lost for good. Jane Henry, Peo- Th ere were, however, a few bumps gain more experience, and with to each store in your nearest mall. hawa psychotherapist. ples Jewellers representative in the along the way. some employers, if you do a good In the Oshawa Centre, a lot of As people mature so do their in- Oshawa Centre, and Maryann Le- “Friendships are not easy to job they may consider keeping stores such as Suzy Shier, HMV terests, which changes their priori- Ronde met in September of 1974 maintain but a separation can be you after the holidays. and Aldo post signs indicating ties and leads them down a diff erent at the age of 5. LeRonde was sitting avoided by listening to your friend Eileen Ozanick, service co-or- they are hiring. path than they originally planned. alone in the middle of a gray carpet, and desiring the best for each other,” dinator of Advantage Personnel Larger department stores In high school many teens be- looking down at her hands. She was says Lumbers. in Ajax, suggests that students such as Sears and Th e Bay have gin dating and spending more time nervous to start school and scared of However LeRonde and Henry, start applying for seasonal jobs in seasonal job fairs where you are with their partner and less time with her new surroundings. Her cheeks couldn’t avoid another separation. September, but if you haven’t as interviewed and possibly hired their friends. A feeling of jealousy were still wet from the tears that fell Th is time they didn’t separate be- yet, don’t panic. on the spot. To fi nd out informa- and resentment develops resulting when she let go of her mommy’s cause of a move. A lot of stores accept resumes tion about department store hir- in an abandoned friendship. hand moments earlier. In March of 2000 at the age of 31, in September, but some don’t ing, visit their home websites. “We were inseparable before she “Do you want my yellow crayon?” Maryann LeRonde succumbed to start hiring until November, es- Besides stores that have spe- started dating him,” says Dionne asked a soft voice. breast cancer. pecially those with a tight budget cifi c postings for job opportu- Bea, a fi rst-year Business Admin- LeRonde looked up to see Henry, “Her cheeks were wet just like who don’t want the extra staff too nities, pick locations that usu- istration student at Durham Col- a skinny little girl with big blue eyes they were the fi rst time I saw her,” soon. ally have a lot of staff or require lege. “As soon as they got together and blond pigtails held up with red says Henry. “I couldn’t do anything Ozanick mentioned that al- several diff erent positions, such she stopped calling and I felt hurt. ribbons. Before LeRonde could an- except take her hand and keep hold- though seasonal jobs appear as department stores that need She neglected me and betrayed our swer, Henry took LeRonde’s hand ing it until the end. I buried her with frequently, the extra eff ort is people for stocking and sales and friendship so I walked away from it and led her to a round wooden ta- what brought us together, a yellow still needed in order to have a as cashiers. all.” ble where they began to colour and crayon.” A change in geography can also The Chronicle November 21, 2006 17 CAMPUS NEWS Canada’s own weather guru By Jocelyn Nespiak written in the calendar are based on Chronicle Staff events occurring outside Canada, national pride is one of its main mo- During a thunderstorm in Wis- tives. consin, two horses were born. Th eir “It’s lucky we haven’t been hit by names were Th under and Light- a hurricane like Hazel in the last 50 ning. years,” said Phillips. During another thunderstorm Educating people is Phillip’s main in Wisconsin, the same two hors- goal, and as he said before, he aims es, died. A bolt of lightning struck to entertain, then inform. them. “Our ancestors had it tougher Th at is just one of the weird facts than we did,” he said. “Th ey didn’t David Phillips uses in the 2007 Ca- have heating and polar fl eece.” nadian Weather Trivia Calendar, Phillips said there were more as each day of the year has its own deaths 50 years ago because of the story. fateful attitude of the time. “My feeling is you must entertain “Th ey just thought if your num- before you inform,” said Phillips. ber was up, your number was up.” Even though it was early Friday Recently many people made the morning his enthusiasm for his sub- wrong choices, resulting in a large ject fi lled his voice as he spoke at the number of deaths that could have other end of the phone. been prevented, he said. As a senior climatologist with “For instance Katrina.” Environment Canada for the last More than 1,800 lives were lost, 38 years and spokesperson for the he said. Meteorological Service of Canada, New Orleans received a number he has obtained unoffi cial status as of warnings to evacuate the city, but Canada’s weather guru. didn’t because they just didn’t think “I’m not sure what a guru is,” he it would be bad, he added. admits. Th en with a chuckle he said, Katrina was the eleventh named “I’d rather be called the weather storm of the 2005 Atlantic Hurri- weenie.” cane season, which inspired Phil- lips to use hurricanes as this year’s He feels guru sounds superior Photo by Jocelyn Nespiak and doesn’t fi t with his modest na- feature. Safety is part of respecting the ture. WONDERING ABOUT WEATHER: William Poon checks out David Phillips’ new calendar, “I just inform. I know very little weather, he points out. So many of about the weather,” he explained. the Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar for 2007, which is being sold all over Canada. the stories are put in the calendar to Whereas he has rigorously stud- warn or scare people from making ied the Canadian climate, observed the same mistake. And of course, changing weather patterns globally new information.” Th is year it features an eagle-eye cares?” he said. there are a lot of funny situations. and on a typical day advises the Ca- Even though the events might not satellite view of Hurricane Alex. It Having lived in Canada all his “What’s the weather like over nadian government about potential change, the stories will. For instance, was born on July 31, 2004 off the life, he understands the meaning there?” he joked. risks in the future – potential be- Hurricane Hazel hit Southern On- northeast coast of Florida. It trav- behind Canadian weather. Of course a man like him would cause the weather isn’t an exact sci- tario in 1954 killing 81 people. Phil- elled up the coastline, intensifying “We like to brag about the weath- know the answer. ence and changes constantly. lips has used this event in a number to a Category 3 storm. It made his- er. We have pioneer spirit. We scoff “I am a teacher of the weather. With a best-selling calendar 18 of issues, but found a diff erent fact tory on Aug. 4 when it was recorded at blizzards and sneer at frostbite,” My classroom is Canada. And I have years in a row, Phillips said his goal for each time he mentioned it. as the strongest major hurricane to Phillips said proudly. 30 million students,” he said. is to make each one diff erent from One of the most important as- have developed north of the 38 de- “We have strength and are great Th e calendar sells for $16.95 at the last. pects of his job is to get people talk- gree latitude. adapters to the ever-changing cli- Chapters, Indigo and local book- “It’s important to change the ma- ing about the weather and the cal- “Th e calendar is mostly full mate. And we are rarely killed by it.” stores. It is also available at Costco terial,” he said. “Loyal readers want endar defi nitely helps out. of misery… great weather? Who Although many of the stories and various locations online. Country comes to the city End of with something more foul mixed back bacon on a bun, it’s off to the full grown hogs,” he explained. “Sev- Campus in. Walking into the vendor’s area, animal barns. Walking into the cow enteen hogs will eat 4300 kg of grain Th e Royal one can’t help but be amazed. An pen, its obvious where the earlier in a year.” area that looks big enough to hold smell came from. Row upon row Next to the trailer were several an airliner is crammed with people of cattle line the barn. Holsteins goat and sheep pens and a booth Idol has Winter and booths. Cowboy hats, boots moo back and forth to each other promoting goat milk that was giv- and chaps line the wall of one booth while farm workers move around ing out free samples. Th e milk was while right across the aisle sits an- with carts loaded with grain, hay sweet and thick but defi nitely not Agricultural other booth selling $500 dresses. and empty beer bottles. A teenage better than cow-milk. arrived Just around the corner from that is girl pulls a small tank with hoses to- Other animals that ringed the By Tania Harris a fudge-making booth. wards a black and white dairy cow. building included chickens, roost- Chronicle Staff Fair shows a Along one side of the main wall She hooks two of the lines to the ud- ers, llamas and a friendly alpaca that is a fenced-in ring where a riding ders and begins milking. enjoyed a scratch behind the ear. Practise your line dancing demonstration is being held. Two “Th ey have to be milked every Th e last area in the building was and throw on your fedora be- world out of young girls stand by the fence and day.” She explains to the people the produce competition and what cause the end is nearly here. stare wide-eyed at a thoroughbred gathered around watching, “other- a competition it was. John Lyons of On Nov. 27 the Student As- and a pony as they circle a jump set- wise they can die.” Scarborough grew the prize win- sociation will be holding its up in the centre of the ring. A riding After seeing enough cows to fi ll ning giant pumpkin, which weighed eighth week of competition for the city coach gives instructions to the girls a McDonalds, visitors could take a a hefty 950.6 lbs. A world record Campus Idol. on the horses, showing the crowd short walk over to the next building. Turkish Turban squash, weigh- For two hours starting at By Mike Van Veen a wide variety of riding techniques. Th is was where the real meat of the ing 86 pounds, was sitting near the noon the remaining contes- Chronicle Staff Finally the thoroughbred heads for show was. winning pumpkin. Th e grower was tants will be singing a jazz tune the jump and sails almost eff ort- A large trailer with the words Steve Holt of Stouff ville who has and will be paired up to per- Moooooooo! lessly over it, to the applause of the “From farm to fork” painted along grown several prize-winning pump- form a country duet that will Defi nitely not a typical greeting, crowd. the top was positioned in the middle kins in the past. be chosen by the judges. but the most common one heard When hunger hits, it’s time for of the building. Children crammed Th e Royal serves as an escape to Th e fi nals will be held the when entering the Royal Winter Ag- the food court. Here all manner of in to get a closer look at the many a lifestyle that is a little slower paced. following week and the winner ricultural Fair. foods are available, from roast bison piglets that it housed. A young man It shows Torontonians that there is will be crowned Campus Idol Th e Royal is a chance for city-folk to ostrich sausages and even bread- stood beside the trailer answering a world North of the GTA. Children Fall 2006 and receive $500. to see what goes on outside the city ed alligator. A sign above a buff alo questions and explaining how the who have never seen a cow or a goat Everyone is invited to at- limits and experience what is really burger stand lists the benefi ts of eat- pigs fi t into a cycle. can see, touch, smell, hear and even tend the event and support involved with agriculture. ing buff alo instead of beef, but with “Manure from these pigs will be taste them if they want. It brings the his or her favourite idol at E.P. Th e smell hits you as you walk all the taste. used to fertilize fi elds, which in turn country to the city, if only for a few Taylor’s. in the front gates. It’s like wood After grabbing some Canadian will grow grain in order to feed the short days. 18 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Veterans pay their respects hostilities there have led to far more Th is has angered some veterans, By Elise Haskell casualties and this was especially who say the colour and the notion is Chronicle Staff poignant to her. a disservice to the fallen dead. “Some of my friends are over in A group of Edmonton veterans Remembrance Day will always Afghanistan,” she said. were even talking about taking le- be a day to take time and honour Adding that her 24-year-old gal action to stop the production of those whom have given their lives daughter who is in the army is also these poppies. in wars past so that we could live in thinking of going to Afghanistan. “It’s certainly a slap in the face,” peace. “Most of the casualties happen on said Th ornton, explaining that Re- Every year since 1919, veterans, the road, from mines planted there, membrance Day isn’t about stop- members of the armed forces and so you’re not safe even if you’re far ping war, it’s about honouring the civilians have gathered to pay their away from actual combat,” she said, dead. respects to the dead. explaining what one of her friends She said there is a time and a And although the sentiment was Photo by Elise Haskell who returned from Afghanistan had place to talk about peace, but that’s the same this year, for some it was told her. not on Remembrance Day. far more powerful than ever before. WILL YOU REMEMBER? Veterans stand at attention to show their repects to all who have passed. Some people around Remem- “It’s almost like saying their “Th is is the fi rst year I’m remem- brance Day choose to wear a white deaths aren’t important because bering people I’ve worked with,” a naval lawyer. have been posted to Afghanistan poppy to show that they support they took part in a war.” said Commander Bonita Th ornton, Several colleagues of Th ornton’s at diff erent times, but recent rising ending wars. Poppies worn with respect By Luba Tymchuk keeping operations. crowd and at exactly 11 a.m., silence Next top models Chronicle Staff “Approximately 450 residents fi lled the air for two minutes. attended the ceremony, which was Poppies were worn proudly and We remember. a really nice turnout,” said Joanne attendees showed respect through- By Krystle Pereira recting the girls throughout their On the eleventh day in the elev- Finn, event coordinator. “45 wreaths out the whole service, whether it Chronicle Staff intense photo shoots and is never enth month of the eleventh hour, were laid, and everything went as was for the pipe lament and reverie too shy to tell them what he really Durham Region remembered Ca- planned.” or the speeches. Dan McTeague, Do you consider yourself to thinks. nadian soldiers who fought for free- Th e wreaths, whether bought or MP Pickering-Scarborough East be an aspiring model? Could His experience from Amer- dom and peace. handmade, were laid on the ceno- and Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan you handle fi ve weeks away from ica’s Next Top Model, as host on Remembrance Day only comes taph in honour of brave Canadians even had a few words to share to the family and friends and be sub- the Style Network’s Style Her Fa- once a year, so it is important for who made sacrifi ces to protect the crowd in honour of the event. jected to long days, high heels, mous, red carpet fashion corre- at least this one day to honour the freedom and quality of life that we Other similar events were also drastic fashions and criticism all spondent and the many stars he memory of fallen soldiers. Th e best enjoy today. It all started with a held throughout the region. Whitby for the chance to be a winner? has worked with, including Tyra way for the day to be remembered march from the Pickering Recre- held a ceremony at Camp X, Intrep- Canada’s Next Top Model is Banks and Kim Catrell, will hope- is to actually go to the observance ation Complex to the Cenotaph in id Park to pay tribute to the men and beginning its search for season fully live up to the expectations services. Hundreds of Durham resi- Esplanade Park. Dylan Jones, an women who sacrifi ced themselves two of the hit show inspired by the of all America and Canada’s Next dents remembered this important assistant professor at University of in the Secret War and served at famous America’s Next Top Mod- Top Model fans. day when they gathered together at Toronto, started the ceremony with Camp X. Oshawa held a ceremony el.Th is season’s host will be Jay Th e search began Oct. 31 and Esplanade Park in Pickering to rec- the singing of O’ Canada. and wreath-laying session at the Manuel, who is recognized from the deadline is Dec. 15. To apply ognize the achievements and sacri- Listening to 865 Air Cadet Jen- Oshawa Cenotaph and Port Perry America’s Next Top Model as di- go to citytv.com/cntm for details . fi ces of those who served and died nifer Blight’s playing of the Last held an annual Remembrance Day in war and United Nations peace- Post brought reverence through the Parade. New recreational complex Opera performance infl atable tanning bed outside, but available for the older crowd to en- By Amanda Gauthier one summer item they do not have joy. Michelle DeBoer, a member of Chronicle Staff to pack away is a bathing suit, as the Th e South Oshawa Community By Mike Gokdag the Toronto Consort, will be play- new South Oshawa Community Centre is the newest recreational Chronicle Staff ing soprano along with Vicki St. Th e cold winter months are Centre is ready and waiting for the addition to the city of Oshawa. It Pierre, who will be singing mez- quickly arriving, forcing heat-lovers next soul to jump in. also includes an aerobics dance stu- zo-soprano. to pack away the barbecue, fold up Th is 45,000-square foot building dio, fi tness equipment and the first- Th e Durham Community Th e Talisker Players, a popu- the lawn chairs, shelve the tanning consists of a brand new three-lane ever youth room, organized by the Choir along with Talisker Play- lar ensemble in Toronto, will be lotion and close the backyard swim- swimming pool with a slide and a Oshawa’s youth committee. ers will be putting on an opera accompanying the singers. Th e ming pool. water sprayer. Once the swimmer It is located near G.L Roberts performance on Sunday, Nov. 26 Talisker Players Chambers Music Swimmers can no longer enjoy has had enough high-energy excite- Collegiate, at 1455 Cedar St. S. at College Park Seventh-day Ad- are a group of instrumentalists the rays of sun while lying on an ment, the whirlpool and sauna are ventist Church. that collaborate with singers and Th e choir consists of Durham in recent years have grown into a College and UOIT students and very reputable orchestra. will be performing G.F Handel’s Tickets cost $20 for adults and Oshawa skates all year-round Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria. $14 for children under 12. Th e show will begin at 3 p.m. By Amanda Gauthier schools, clubs, etc. for a cost of $136 the party room with optional super- Chronicle Staff for kids or $173 for adults. vision and food is available, as well Th ese prices are in eff ect during as a swim and skate or gym and People of all ages are invited to prime ice time. skate package. enjoy the new ice centre, available For non-prime rentals, it costs To book ice time for an up-com- Students can do a quick to the public not only during the $88 for kids and $113 for adults. ing event, call the facility booking winter months, but year-round. Th e centre also off ers birthday offi ce at (905) 436-3888. For more survey for large prizes Th e Legends Centre ice pad packages.One hour on the NHL- information on ice time, or birthday can be rented out to associations, sized skating pad and two hours in packages, call (905) 436-5455. Th e survey is available to all By Krystle Pereira Ontario college students enrolled Chronicle Staff in a full-time course of study, re- gardless of which year they are Special on holiday poinsettias For a chance to win Apple IP- in. ods, $1,000 and even a semester It takes approximately 20 to 30 By Valene Nicholas After the Bowmanville Santa through,” said Lynn Roth, nursery parking pass, fi ll out a simple sur- minutes to complete. Chronicle Staff Claus parade residents ventured manager. Roth said customers were vey online before Dec. 15. Other prizes include HMV over to Rekker’s to go behind the welcome to tour the greenhouses Th e Ontario college student and bookstore gift certifi cates Greenhouses with 70,000 potted scenes to learn about poinsettias. themselves or be accompanied by engagement survey helps to iden- and a Sony PSP player. poinsettias, door prizes and light re- Rows upon rows of the red, white, a guide. tify students’ college experiences Go to wincollegetuition.com freshments were all part of Rekker’s pink and burgundy plants from Th e open house took place from and their personal characteristics to identify your needs and inform Garden Centre holiday open house Mexico reside in some of the 60 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in-store specials so that colleges can improve their your college what they can do to on Nov.18. greenhouses at the garden centre. were off ered. Colouring was avail- services. help. “Th ere’s always people coming able to entertain the little ones. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 19 CAMPUS NEWS Th e doorway to discovery By Alicia MacDonald Th e new Whitby Public Library laptops, and plenty of comfortable is located in the library and visitors said Ross. Chronicle Staff opened its doors to the public in leather chairs where visitors can re- are allowed to bring their food and “It’s no surprise that the library 2005 and has provided a variety of lax in front of one the working fi re- drinks into the library. was too small and there was no On a cold, autumn evening I services, quality resources and a places. CEO of the Whitby Library, Ian room for growth, for new books, found myself searching for a quiet peaceful environment ever since. Rhonda Jessup, Public Services Ross, said that the number of visitors DVDs or computers. sanctuary to relax and get some “Doorway to discovery” is dis- Manager at the library, organizes and the number of items borrowed And so in 2000 we completed a work done. played above the entrance of the 55, events and Internet programs. have both more than doubled since space needs study and service plan Living in Whitby means that I live 863 square foot building on Dundas Students can attend classes dur- the opening in May 2005. to determine current and future close to the Oshawa Durham Col- St. ing the day and on weekends on He said that the library wel- library needs. With the support of lege campus, but not close enough Th ere’s now plenty of space for how to create web pages and Inter- comes close to 10,000 visitors each the Town of Whitby, (and a federal/ to go there every time I need to do books, magazines, newspapers and net searching techniques (learning week and the library staff pride provincial infrastructure grant), we homework. DVD’s. Th ere are over 100 public ac- eff ective, time-saving techniques themselves on being knowledge- planned and built our award-win- I wanted to fi nd a home away cess computers, providing free In- to obtain relevant search results.) able, friendly and always willing to ning facility.” from home to get some work done. I ternet access as well as free booking To register for these programs, call help students fi nd reliable informa- “When we planned this library needed a place without distractions- for private study rooms and group (905) 668-6531. tion quickly. we wanted to build a ‘community somewhere I could avoid watching study rooms. Th e Town of Whitby Archives “Th e current population of Whit- gathering place’ where everyone is television or talking on the phone. Th ere are also study tables can also be found in the library. by is 110,000 and the old Dundas welcome,” said Ross. “I think that Th at’s when I found it. throughout the library wired for Th e Quebec-based Press Café library was only 16,000 square feet,” we’ve achieved that objective.” Snowfl akes keep falling Hours extended Th e Innuit have almost 400 dif- Dry snow is lighter in weight than ferent words to identify diff erent moist snow. By Amanda Gauthier Steve Gascoine, retail property Chronicle Staff types of snow. In fact, 20 centimetres of dry manager for the Oshawa Centre, Winter brings cold weather, hot Anniu is the Inuit word for falling snow is the same as only one centi- Oshawa feels the extended hours help to- chocolate, warm jackets and covers snow. metre of water. wards more than extra shopping the ground in fl uff y white snow. Th ere is also api, which in English Th e denser the snow, the closer time. Has anyone ever wondered is ground snow, and siqoq, meaning together the fl akes are, the easier it Centre fi tting “Th is is a service-related in- about this phenomenon? smoking, drifting snow. is to pack together to make that one- dustry so we have to do our best What is snow? While winter can be tough on of-a-kind snow fort in the backyard. your needs to accommodate the concerns of Are there diff erent types of it? drivers, people who like to ski, to- Winter can bring thoughts of customers,” Gascoine said. If so, who prefers what? boggan or participate in other win- cold, shivering nights and stalled ve- He also mentioned that be- Snow occurs when vapour crys- ter sports have a preferred type of hicles, or a white blanket during the By Krystle Pereira cause there is such a high volume tallizes around a tiny piece of ice or snow. holiday season. Chronicle Staff of transactions, it gives people a dust in the cold air. Winter sport-lovers prefer pow- Either way, it represents the few chance to pick more times to go If you think all snow is created dery snow, which is fairly dry and months of the year when the inevi- Th ere is even more of a rea- to the mall, which will give sales equal, think again. not as dense as packing snow – the table snow must fall. son to convince yourself that associates and debit transactions stuff used for making snowballs. you need that extra pair of shoes – there is more time to do it once a break. the mall extends its hours. Th e mall will also be open un- Th e Oshawa Centre is extend- til 6 p.m. on Sundays. ing its shopping hours again start- Some stores such as Th e Bay Rear view for vehicles ing Nov. 25. will have diff erent hours than the From Monday to Friday, the rest of the mall. said Jim Spears, an auto parts spe- Th e camera mounts onto the Th e mall will close at 5 p.m. on By Jocelyn Nespiak cialist at Canadian Tire in Oshawa. licence plate of the vehicle, using mall will be open until 10 p.m. Chronicle Staff Th e biggest change will be on Christmas Eve. “It greatly reduces your blind spots the original bolt holes to secure it in Enjoy it while you can. when you are backing into parking place. It connects to the tail lights for Saturdays when the mall will stay Is your back end too bulky? Hit open until 10 p.m. instead of 6 All hours go back to normal spaces.” power. after Boxing Day. a curb or two lately? Having trouble It is an easy system to instal with Th e image is transmitted through p.m. seeing what’s behind your vehicle? only two separate parts. Spears said a wireless connection. A new rear-view camera system the process should take no more Th e manufacturer claims the sys- hit the stores this month. It sells for than half an hour. tem is completely weather-proof, a reasonable price and allows users A 2 ½-inch LCD colour screen handling the hottest or coldest tem- to view the area directly behind the mounts inside the vehicle, either on peratures. vehicle, reducing the chance of hit- the dash or sun visor. It can be con- Spears said the camera is sealed ting anything. nected to the 12V outlet (car lighter) tight inside a casing to prevent wa- Talent fundraiser “I’ve sold a lot this weekend,” or hard-wired in. ter damage. Anyone interested in partici- By Jocelyn Nespiak pating can contact Natalie Old- Chronicle Staff fi eld via email at natalie.oldfi eld@ Southern Ontario’s most tal- mycampus.uoit.ca, or James Gall- ented people are scheduled to inger at james.gallinger@mycam- Ajax has Christmas spirit perform Dec. 2 at E.P. Taylor’s. pus.uoit.ca. Th e talent show will help raise proceed north to Station Street and Th e party will begin at 1 p.m. Musical bands are not allowed funds for the G.L. Roberts Com- continue east to Harwood Avenue. As well the Town Hall Atrium to participate in the show. By Jocelyn Nespiak munity Collaborative, a non- Tickets are $5 in advance or Chronicle Staff It fi nishes at the south end of the welcomes residents for face paint- profi t organization off ering free $10 at the door. It begins at 6:30 Got the Christmas spirit? Th e Harwood plaza. ing. programs to Oshawa residents. p.m. town of Ajax does. Various holiday To defrost cold noses and hands After the day’s activities everyone Prizes will be given to top pe- activities will take place on Sunday, during the parade, the Ajax Library is invited to join the town council formers. Nov. 26. main branch is hosting a Santa at Town Heritage Square for a tree Th e Santa Claus Parade begins at Claus Parade warm-up party. lighting ceremony. 12:30 p.m. and fi nishes at 3:30 p.m. Staff will read holiday stories It begins at 3:30 p.m. Th is year’s starting point is Mills and provide fun crafts for every age For more information check out Road. From there the parade will to participate in. www.townofajax.com. ‘Dimebag’ Darrel

By Mike Van Veen feature music by Step Function, Chronicle Staff Th e Skallywags and Tyrant. Christmas food drive Abott, the former lead guitar- the Student Association offi ce, lo- between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. By Caitlyn Holroyd ist for Pantara and Damageplan, Chronicle Staff cated on the second fl oor of the Stu- 17, and students must be available E.P. Taylor’s will host a tribute dent Centre. Th ose interested must at that time. to a guitar legend next month. was murdered by a crazed fan while performing on Dec. 8, 2004 Help is on the way for the holi- fi ll out a confi dential registration For more information, students Uprising Entertainment and in Columbus, Ohio. He was 38. days. form, which will be available Nov. 13 may contact Kathryn Bremner, of- Roadrunner Records will put on Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $2 Students with children/spouses to Dec. 8. fi ce manager, at (905) 721-0457 or Getcha Pull, tribute to late mus- at the door. who are in need of extra help over Boxes of non-perishable food e-mail her at kathryn.bremner@dc- cian “Dimebag” Darrel Abott on the holiday season should stop by items will be delivered to students uoit.ca. Th ursday, Dec 7. Th e show will 20 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS College gets elementary look Holiday

By Ryan Peterson Chronicle Staff tour in Like Peter Pan, the teacher re- source centre is the second star on the right and straight on till morn- Whitby ing, or more appropriately the fi rst set of stairs on the left and straight By Luba Tymchuk Chronicle Staff down till the last door. Th e teacher resource centre As Christmas approaches, it in the library basement offi cially is time to think of the diff erent opened its doors Th ursday, Nov. 9. ways of decorating for this holi- Th e centre is a place for faculty of day season. education students or other people Th e 2006 Holiday House training to be teachers. Tour on Nov. 25 is a way to see Upon arrival there was a refresh- some of Whitby’s homes where ment table on the south wall parallel holiday decorating and home to the centre with juice, cookies, cof- décor ideas can be picked up. fee, tea and smiling librarians. “Th is is the 17th year of the Entering the centre is like be- Holiday House Tour, which ing transported back in time to an is a one-day self-guided tour elementary school library with through some of Whitby’s bright colours, easy-to-reach books, most beautiful and uniquely and containers fi lled with teachers decorated homes,” said Paige tools. Sprecker, marketing and devel- At the one table in the room, sev- opment manager for the Sta- eral librarians congregated after get- tion Gallery. “Each individual ting their treats at the refreshment home was selected through table. Carol Mittlestead, associate a home nomination process, librarian of Collections, had all sorts toured by a Holiday House of information about the centre. Tour committee member and “Approval wasn’t given (for the centre) until May,” she said. “We’ve selected based on the home built this between now and then, décor, appropriate travel pat- which is an amazing achievement, tern, available parking and ca- but there’s always room to grow pacity.” Th e annual tour is a major with student input.” Photo by Ryan Peterson fundraising event for the Whit- Th e walls, the shelves and the TEACHING FUTURE TEACHERS: Education librarian Sue Pratt shows off books at the electrical didn’t exist when they by Station Gallery in support of new education resource centre, which opened Nov. 9. their child, family and adult art started the centre, Mittlestead said. junior teacher candidates, ECE “Books are integrated (into) what the centre. “It’s kind of small, but consider classes, programs, workshops students, and since there are visual (children) are learning. Books are “Th e books, kits and equipment and exhibitions. the time frame. Th is library is emu- resources, graphics students. picked to support the curriculum, found here will give our teacher lating an elementary school library. Th e tour will be from 10 a.m. “When putting this together, we that’s how it works. Th e more you candidates access to the raw mate- to 4 p.m. Tickets are available We’re telling them (students) that made sure that students would have read, the better you’ll do.” rials they need to prepare engaging when you go out to work this is what for $20 in advance until Nov. access to what they need to put les- Th e dean of the faculty of educa- lessons and evocative teaching ma- 17 and $25 after. you’ll expect.” sons together,” said Gaby Mann, tion, Bill Hunter, stopped by to see terials,” he said. For her part Susan Pratt, the from budget and planning for the education librarian who facilitated library. the centre, was beaming, talking to Mann used the kits at the centre students about the resources and as a example of something to help suggesting diff erent applications for put lessons together. Th ere are kits them that help teach fractions or how to “Susan has been a tremendous put colours together. Students sign asset in putting this resource togeth- these out for their placements. er,” Mittlestead said. She’s the person Th is is the fi rst year the faculty of who reviewed all the possible re- education has had a primary-junior sources available to the centre and studies program. decided which ones would be best. Commenting about practical Students who will benefi t the uses for the resources, Pratt said, most from the centre are primary- The Chronicle November 21, 2006 21 CAMPUS NEWS Porn debated Oshawa goes Gray Continued from Page 1 ents. “I like to think that my daugh- pays for stars to perfrom gro- ter would have lots of education again, mayor re-elected tesque sexual acts, they are and use her mind more than her against child pornography. Th e body,” he said, in regards to one day having a daughter. “If she By Chad Ingram FBI thanked the porn industry Chronicle Staff for catching a man in France pro- chooses to do porn, it’ll be tough, Election results ducing child pornography, said but I’ll go along with it.” Both the negative and posi- Th e Nov. 13 municipal election •Eligible voters - 109,159 Jeremy. saw both incumbent mayor John Although Gross and Jeremy tive eff ects of porn on viewers and participants were discussed. Gray and incumbent Ward 7 coun- •Ballots cast – 27,424 possess opposing views, they cillor John Neal re-elected in land- agree everyone has the right to After the 90-minute debate stu- dents crowded the porn star slides. •Voter turnout – 25.1 per cent be heard. Ward 7 is home to the DC/UOIT “We think dealing with the for pictures and autographs. A smaller group of 20 huddled campus. •Mayor - John Gray received 73 per cent of vote porn industry is part of the solu- Gray, now in his second term tion,” Gross said. His xxxchurch around Gross, thanking him for his visit. as mayor, reclaimed his seat in a •Ward 7 - John Neal received 70 per cent of vote team participates in porn con- runaway victory with 19,545 votes. ventions, not to attract clientele Brad Bailey attended the de- bate to discover where his views Mayoral runner-up, Ratepayers As- to products, but to provide an es- sociation president Dawn Turner cape for people wanting out of the on porn reside. He liked how Source: www.oshawa.ca Jeremy and Gross would defend saw 5,846 ballots cast in her favour, industry or wanting to break free while Alexander Kemp received from their viewing addictions. each other occasionally. “Th ey both have really good 1,461 votes. Neal pointed out the need for According to the city’s website, “I’m not against what Craig is Gray was at his Simoce Street saying; I’m glad that he is help- views,” said Bailey. With Gross’s increased residence for university of Oshawa’s 109,159 eligible voters, balanced answers and Jeremy’s campaign offi ce for the results, sur- students and that his ward extends 27,424 went to the polls last Mon- ing these women get out of the rounded by supporters. industry,” said Jeremy. dodging remarks Bailey said he farther north than a lot of council- day. Th at’s a voter turnout of 25.1 remains undecided about where “We had a great feeling through- lors realize. per cent. He said there are two com- out the campaign. Th ere was always mon characteristics in young he stands. As far as his practices, Neal in- Former Ward 5 councillor Cathy “Th e debate wasn’t what I ex- a consistent level of support,” he tends to go about business as usual. Clarke was the city’s only incumbent women who are porn stars: very told the crowd. “Overall, people in little education and being raised pected,” said Katheryn Walker. “I “I follow the formula the city of to lose a seat. thought it would be funnier and Oshawa are happy with where the Oshawa and the region are sup- Oshawa ballots also contained by a single mom. Many have also city is going.” been abused by one of their par- not as serious as it was.” posed to,” he said. “I will continue three referendum questions. Vot- In Ward 7, Neal scored 2,169 to do so.” ers in Durham region voted that the votes to seal re-election. Steven Gamsby spent election at night regional chair (currently appointed) Gambsy received 956 votes and at the Waltzing Weasel, watching should be elected by general vote, Mary Jo Cunha received 113. the numbers come in with family, and that city and regional council- Keeping smoke away Neal was straight-forward about friends and members of his cam- lors should be elected through a the reason for his victory. smoke-free. paign team. general vote, rather than by ward. Continued from Page 1 “I work for the people, that’s what “I want to thank all of you for your Th e decision is not binding, and “It’s a work in progress,” said it’s all about,” he said. “If constituents Kinkaid. “You can’t expect people to positive encouragement, friend- must now be lobbied at the provin- the school. Mohawk College has its have a problem, I’m here for them.” ship and guidance over the last few cial level. entrances patrolled and gives smok- change their behaviour overnight, Th e councillor, now in his third but we can enforce the policy .” months,” he said. “To say that I’m A change in provincial legislation ing fi nes for any violations. term, made an appeal to council. disappointed in the loss is an under- has decided that, rather than three Th e new policy is the begining “In the long run I would like to “I want more attention on Ward see a smoke-free campus,” said statement.” years, municipal terms will now last towards a smoke-free campus. Over 7,” Neal said. “Th e ward is diverse, Gamsby said he plans to refocus four. the years Durham College and Lazenby. “Everyone deserves to and the city must recognize its di- breathe smoke-free air.” his energy and spend some well-de- Th e next municipal election will UOIT hope to become completely versity.” served time with family and friends. be held in 2010. 22 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 23 24 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Be alert for spiders Don’t delay, tune up today By Andrew Moore enough to see through and take off .” By Steve Parker Chronicle Staff Checking the weather is a good Chronicle Staff Be winter safe habit to get into every day before Maybe you’ve heard the radio you drive anywhere in the winter, especially if you live north of Os- Over the last month and commercial about the guy admiring Get a tune-up, make sure all fl uids are fi lled hawa. a half some unfortunate gro- all the beauties winter has to off er- • and everything is working as it should. Students living north of the cam- cery shoppers have received until he sees the snow-covered stop pus run into a few more problems something extra, free of charge, sign at the last minute and slides • Get into the habit of checking the weather than those who live a few minutes when purchasing grapes. through the intersection. It’s pretty channel for snow conditions. drive. Travelling at high speeds, Black widow spiders have funny. What wouldn’t be funny is if heavier snowfalls, and unplowed been appearing in imported you got T-boned by that guy going • Make sure windows are scraped and roads are just extra hazards to be grapes in some grocery stores through that intersection. defrosted before driving anywhere. wary of. across Canada. Winter is coming fast, and getting “Th ere are kits you can buy. Th ey A memo was distributed to your car ready for the icy conditions • Have extra clothing and boots in the car in come with things to help assist you employees of the A&P chain is serious stuff . Th at doesn’t mean case of a breakdown. in case of a breakdown,” said Al- recently, warning them of the just throwing some winter rubber wyn. possible tourists in the pro- on your ride and peeling out onto “Th e kits usually come with duce.Black widows are the Simcoe Street. Source: Ministry of Transportation booster cables, fl ares, matches, can- deadliest spiders in North “Regular inspections and tune- dles, a blanket and a fi rst aid kit. And America and can be identifi ed ups should be done more often one of the most important things to by the red, hourglass-shaped in the winter,” said Mike Alwyn, a “All season tires are ok for light Making sure your wipers are in have in the car in the winter is extra patterns on their abdomen. mechanic at Toyota in Pickering. snow, but when the snow gets heavy good shape and your car is full of clothing.” Anyone being bitten is ad- “In the summer your car breaking it’s better to have winter radials on,” winter windshield wiper fl uid is Another important thing to car- vised to report to hospital as a down can be a problem, but at least said Peter Cross, a tire expert at Ca- important, says Alwyn. A lot of ac- ry, not in the car but on a key chain, precaution. you won’t freeze like you would in nadian Tire. “Even just putting win- cidents are caused by poor visibil- is a lock de-icer for those frosty days. the winter.” ter tires on the driving wheels can ity on the roads, not only from the Although tires aren’t the only An ice scraper however, can be kept make a big diff erence.” weather, but also from muddy or in the car. item on your car to change for the Also, you don’t want to wait un- frosty windshields, he said. winter, they are an important one. In fact it’s probably a good idea, til winter to check the battery, oil, “I always leave in the morning so when you’re driving around look- Driving around with low profi le brakes, heater, defrosters and wip- before my windows have defrosted,” tires probably isn’t the greatest way ing through your clear windshield ers on your car. It can be dangerous said Ryan Murphy, a fi rst-year busi- you can admire all the beauties win- to get where you’re going. Selecting to your passengers, other people on ness student. “Usually I just wait un- the right tires for winter is critical. ter has to off er. And of course pay the road, and of course yourself. til there’s a hole through the frost big attention to your driving.

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0 120 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 25 CAMPUS NEWS UOIT student brought SHARE and GuluWalk to this school proach.” with my high school and four neigh- asylum in the United Kingdom and What he did was to bring to- bouring elementary schools, raising Canada. Dosani’s parents came to 9/11 triggered Dosani’s gether students from diff erent back- funds for Afghan orphanages and Canada with nothing but a $10 gift grounds to fi ght racism and educate hospitals,” said Dosani. certifi cate donated by Dominion people about other cultures and re- Th ey would go into the schools grocery stores. need to help others ligions. and hold assemblies and explain “With that they worked and “To make people aware that, the cause they were fi ghting for at worked and worked, two jobs, three number one, not all Afghans and a level that elementary and high jobs, while going to university and a backlash so far away, in Scarbor- Muslims are terrorists, and number school students could understand. they both graduated from Wilfred By Marilyn Gray ough, in my little corner of the earth,” Chronicle Staff two, the plight of the Afghan people Th e Coins for Afghanistan Drive Laurier with CMA’s (certifi ed man- he said. “It made no sense.” . . . families eating dirt and grass be- ended up raising over $3,000 in agement accountants) and are both “It was ignorant,” he said. “Th ere At 21, the UOIT student has won cause it is literally all they have to coins. “More importantly, we were accountants,” he said. was a lack of knowledge.” the William P. Hubbard Award for eat to survive.” able to teach people that not all “It’s not just about feeding you Once, while walking down the Race Relations from the city of To- Th ey then created an education Muslims and Afghanis are terror- and education, I’m not talking about hallway at school with a fellow foot- ronto, organized fundraisers for ists, and the Afghan people have that,” he said. “All the while they were ball-player, he said hello to a passing children in Afghanistan, founded suff ered,” he said. always so humble, so giving.” acquaintance, who said “hey what’s Students for Humanitarianism and It was very diffi cult “We turned feelings of hatred and Both his parents work with Fo- up Osama,” to Dosani’s friend be- Action through Respect and Edu- to see what happened ignorance into feelings of sympathy cus Humanitarian Assistance. “Th ey cause he was Arab. ‘ cation (SHARE) here, and, most and understanding.” constantly taught me to be well “Really, this was probably the at ground-zero...but recently, brought an international “I would be crazy to say it was all aware of what’s going on in our so- biggest turning point in my life,” said fundraising initiative, GuluWalk, to at the same time me,” he said. “We had a large group ciety . . . to not just stand back,” he Dosani. “It turned me from a person campus. there was a backlash of students doing this.” said. “Yes. One person can make a who kind of cared about what was In an age that seems to be Dosani says that his inspiration diff erence.” going on in the world to an actual so far away, in Scar- marked by selfi shness and greed, to make the world a better place and “Th eir struggle to make it, to sur- humanitarian and activist,” he said. Naheed Dosani is proof that ideal- borough, in my little not give in to cynicism was not a fa- vive has inspired me,” he said. “When “But little did I know that at the ism is not dead. mous person. “I could go and name it’s 2 a.m. and I’m thinking about giv- time.” corner of the earth, In his third year of Biology at famous people but that wouldn’t be ing up on my homework, that’s what For the next two weeks he was UOIT, Dosani is originally from ’ right,” he said. “Th e fi rst people who I’m thinking about . . . they made it, depressed because of the ignorant Scarborough. When he was still in inspired me, and still do today, were why would I not make it?” racism that had appeared in his Naheed Dosani high school, he went through a pe- my prarents.” When asked why he has worked own community. riod of depression directly after the Born in Uganda, they were de- so hard to do all he has done, Dos- “How could one event that hap- terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. ported in 1972 when dictator Idi ani’s answer was refreshingly sim- pened so far away, trigger people He personally felt the eff ects of the program and presented it to four el- Amin gave all Ugandans of Asian ple. to blame a whole segment of the backlash against the Muslim popu- ementary schools around the high descent 90 days to leave the coun- “John Lennon, Imagine, that song world?” he asked. “How could such lation. school. Th eir principle said it was try. . . . that is exactly the way I see the a large population take the blame? He wanted to fi nd a way to take a great idea but that they could do When many countries would not world. I’m a dreamer. I’m an ideal- A few bad apples doesn’t mean the positive action against this unfair more. accept the deportees, most found ist.” whole bunch is like that.” reaction. “It was very diffi cult to Th is was the beginning of the “I didn’t know what to do,” he see what happened at ground-zero Coins for Afghanistan Drive. “It was said. “I wanted to take a positive ap- . . . but at the same time there was a networked fundraising initiative 26 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS Clubs for A new kind of pin-up girl everyone

Popular By Byron Jung Chronicle Staff website Th e Student Association at Durham College and UOIT has more than 50 school-as- sociated clubs on the go and Suicide- has made it easy for students to create their own. To start a club there must be Girls.com at least fi ve members. Clubs co-ordinator Lisa Ramdeen has a variety of clubs in action represents right now. “We’re more into social clubs,” said Ramdeen. “We’ve approved everything from re- diff erent ligious clubs to snowboarding clubs.” Ramdeen and the SA presi- types of dent are in charge of approving clubs. If approved, clubs have the opportunity of two funding models programs. Short-or-long term budgets apply to clubs that re- By Elise Haskell quire funding for events they Chronicle Staff plan to put on. To receive long- term funding the club must ex- When pin-up girls became ist for at least one year and it so popular in the 40s and 50s, must outline what the funding a lot of it had to do with a sexu- will be used for. ally repressed society fi nding Th ere is no limit to the num- an outlet, so of course as soci- ber of clubs Ramdeen is able to ety came to embrace its sexu- Photo by Elise Haskell approve and she expects many ality over the years, the pin-up more prospective club ideas to girl just kind of disappeared. ASPIRING SUICIDE GIRL: Katherine Verhoeven is an aspiring model who is currently be approved this school year. Until now. awaiting her fi rst set of photographs to appear on SuicideGirls.com. SuicideGirls.Com opened in 2001 and brought back the pin-up girl, with a twist. Th ese deGirls are women who have ing what the norm defi nes as aren’t your grandfather’s pin- put themselves on the site. beauty, defying what people up girls, these girls have atti- Th ey come up with their own expect of me, and also to an tude. ideas for clothing and loca- extent, defying my own inse- Amateur models and pho- tions, always trying to fi nd curities. I only recently began tographers have come togeth- something new and inventive to think of myself as poten- er under the banner so proud- to add. tially beautiful, and I want to ly written on the top of their “Each girl is responsible for model as a way of reaffi rming website: “Pin Up Girls, Tat- the idea and organization of that.” tooed, Goth, Punk, Alt, Emo.” her set,” said Verhoeven. “It’s SuicideGirls has also cre- Together they have created a responsibility, but it’s also ated a community for these something truly unique that a lot of fun, because we’re in women to meet each other has become very popular – charge.” and share their lives. Here and not just because there are “We don’t have to fi t a cer- these women can be who a few naked photos there. tain cookie cutter mold,” said they are and not have to worry “Th e fi rst time I heard of it one Toronto model, known about the outside world’s neg- was at a party,” said Katherine only as Posh, 26, who’s been ative views. Verhoeven, 19, who recently with SuicideGirls since 2003. “SuicideGirls.com is much graduated Eastdale Collegiate “We can be ourselves, choose more than just a website with And Vocational Institute and however we want to be por- naked photos,” said Posh. is planning on going to the trayed, and be embraced for “People may come for the Ontario College of Art & De- that.” photos, but they stay for the sign next year, “and the host “I still say it is one of the community. No matter how put one of the girl’s slideshows best decisions I’ve ever made,” weird your interests are, you’re up for us to see. I remember said Posh. “I’ve had so many likely going to fi nd a bunch she was really hot- not just fantastic opportunities, and- of people that share it. I think hot, but tattooed, and totally met so many great people a lot of people also really like in charge. It was something thanks to SG. Th ere are some that they can get to know the new for me and I got curious, super fans, that think you are models on a more personal and when a few friends began this rockstar.” level. We’re more than just a mentioning it later, I checked it Posh explained that her photo.” out myself.” family made things easier by Th ey’re much more than a Ever since, Verhoeven has always being supportive. photo and they’re much more wanted to be a model on the “My friends weren’t initial- than a community, they’re site. Her preliminary photos ly too keen on it. Th ey couldn’t SuicideGirls. were accepted and now she’s understand why I’d actually “People are going to take waiting for her fi rst set of pic- choose to do something like whatever they want from the tures to go up, each set con- this when I’m not desperate site,” said Posh, “but overall, sisting from 100 to 400 pic- for money. Explaining the fact there’s far too much to the site tures. SuicideGirls then picks that SG is actually very em- to call it porn. It’s all so subjec- 40 to 50 pictures from the set powering helps clear up the tive.” to post online and the models confusion. I’ve been able to “A lot of people seem to are paid $300. shed a lot of insecurities and associate Suicide Girls with “You have to send in your become a much stronger per- tattoos and piercing, when in age and name, and basic infor- son.” fact that’s never really been a mation like that,” says Verho- Wanting to go on Suici- requirement to be a Suicide even, “as well as three sample deGirls and being on there Girl,” continued Posh. photos -nothing fancy, neces- seems to have similar positive “Being an SG has a lot more sarily- and write about why results. to do with your confi dence, you want to be a SuicideGirl.” “A lot of it has to do with de- your attitude, and being proud All the models from Suici- fi ance,” said Verhoeven, “defy- of what sets you apart.” The Chronicle November 21, 2006 27 CAMPUS NEWS Service solves student disputes service, this kind of support is vital, dent mediators are graduates of the fi nger pointing and towards the cases come all the way through the “especially now, because no one School of Justice Studies’ Advanced cause of the disagreement. process,” said Maynard. “But we do Mediation really knows about us yet,” said Mi- Certifi cate in Dispute Resolution “By asking certain questions, we have fi les that we are working on chael Maynard, Mediation Services and are using the service to com- try to move them off their positions currently and we expect to mediate Registrar. plete the Dispute Resolution Practi- and onto their interests,” said May- soon.” service here Th ough students with disputes cum, the highest level of dispute nard. While the service is here to help are being referred to the service, resolution training available at Dur- One of Maynard’s favourite anal- students with any disputes they they will not be required to use it. ham College. ogies to explain the mediation pro- may have, there are certain cases for students “Mediation is completely volun- Volunteer mediators include stu- cess is a story about two kids who that cannot be accepted. tary,” said Maynard. “It is there as a dents like Maynard, retired police are fi ghting over the last orange. “We do not typically provide me- By Marilyn Gray viable option.” offi cers, and professors of Justice Th e key is to ask why they want the diation services in cases of serious Chronicle Staff A meeting was held last year Studies. Such professors include orange in the fi rst place rather than legal or criminal issues, including After days or weeks of silence, to discuss the possibility of a joint Laurie Piske, who currently teaches why they think they deserve it. Th is assault and underage drinking,” said two roommates have an explosive Mediation and Legal Clinic. Th e in the Court and Tribunal Agent type of questioning may lead to the Maynard. “We do, however, provide argument. Th e diff erences seem ir- creation of Campus Mediation Ser- program at the college, has been a discovery that one wants only the a referral service for parties involved reparable. What are the two to do? vices is the fi rst step in putting that professional mediator in the past. peel and the other wants only the in issues that may require the atten- After over a year of planning, plan into action. Mediation Services currently has a fruit. tion of managers or authorities.” Campus Mediation Services has fi - “We’ve been working non-stop roster of 14 mediators. If people feel like their diff er- Campus Mediation Services will nally become a reality. It might just since June,” said Maynard. Th e defi nition of mediation is ences are irreconcilable, “we try to not provide mediation to anyone help roommates in the above situa- Presently the legal clinic “is not “facilitated negotiations with the fi nd the underlying reason for why outside the campus community. tion smooth over their diff erences. an entity and may not be,” he said. help of a third party that does not they feel that way,” said Maynard. Students interested in making Both the Student Association “Campus Mediation Services is its take sides, but helps the two parties “Sometimes compromises come an appointment to see a mediator and Residence Management are own entity.” communicate with each other,” said out of that.” or just receive more information supporting the initiative by referring Th e staff of Campus Mediation Maynard. Mediation Services is still in its regarding Campus Mediation Ser- students to the service. Services is made up of students, Th e mediator strives mostly to infancy and working on its fi rst cas- vices should e-mail mediation@ Since this is the pilot year for the faculty and outside experts. All stu- direct the conversation away from es. “We have not had any mediation dc-uoit.ca. Get a handle Online lectures soon a on Handel reality for DC/UOIT By Jason Miller Th e media service department is that will be started soon. Students By Chad Ingram Th e concert will be held at Os- Chronicle Staff currently setting up a pilot project will receive visual and audio feeds Chronicle Staff hawa’s Community Pentecostal for its new lecture-streaming pro- of these lectures. Church and feature the orchestra gram. Th e pilot program is currently Anyone wishing for some live with guests the Bell’Ante Singers. Department director Pat Andre- been used by the Nursing program classical music this Christmas Tickets are $20 for students and Durham College and UOIT stu- assen said the program will be used and the department is hoping to may want to attend the Oshawa $40 for adults. dents will soon get a chance to view to capture lectures which will be stream these lectures to students for Durham Symphony Orchestra’s Th ey can be purchased online and listen to their lectures online. streamed to students on a website the winter session. performance of Handel’s Mes- through the orhestra’s website at siah on Dec. 17. [email protected]. Th e symphony’s conductor, Other upcoming performanc- Montreal-born Marco Parisotto, es include Oriental Fantasy, with is in his tenth year with orchestra. Canadian-Chinese pop artist De- An internationally acclaimed wada on Jan. 27, and Beethoven musician and director, he has Spectacular, featuring Brazilian played with orchestras in Europe, pianist Jean-Louis Steuerman on Asia and North America. May 12. He has won seven interna- Both events will be held at the tional competitions. Calvary Baptist Church.

O 28 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 29

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle ENTERTAINMENT No tragedy or disaster found here

By Chris Bracken Chronicle Staff

Th e night started off angry, but it defi nitely didn’t end mad. But, when Moneen played at Th e Groove Lounge on Nov. 11 they opened their set with Start An- gry…End Mad, and the crowd loved every minute of it. Th e Oshawa date marked the mid-point of their southern Ontario tour with their friends Attack In Black, Sydney, and Th e Reason. Attack In Black opened up the show and the crowd seemed to be into them, but they didn’t seem to be out in full force. Attack In Black played songs like Broken Th ings, Th e Love Between You and I, and 1950. Considering the majority of the crowd showed up just before Syd- ney, Attack In Black got the short end of the stick. Burlington, Ont. is home to yet another solid band, and their name is Sydney. A majority of kids in the au- dience were singing along with Sydney songs Got Some Purple Stuff …Hey, Sunny D, Jubert’s Path of Destruction, and It’s Worth the Drive to Action. Th e stage presence of this band got the crowd right into it. Jumping around, rocking out, and putting so much emotion into their performance made Sydney one of the more popular acts of the night. When it came to main-support Photo by Chris Bracken band Th e Reason, reactions were mixed. IF TRAGEDY’S APPEALING: Then disaster’s not an addiction for Brampton rockers Moneen. Moneen brought others Th ey had the screamo fans when it came to his vocals, but they com- such as Attack in Black, Sydney and The Reason. Singer Kenny Bridges (above) treated the crowd to a giant group hug pletely switched it up into a softer, after their set. more artistic form of music, and they confused listeners. But that Th at was until the crowd started giv- side down. song, for their encore, Bridges and done, Bridges said he wanted ev- didn’t matter, because everyone ing him the feedback to rock him Other songs they played included guitarist Chris Hughes played a pi- eryone in the middle of the fl oor knew who was up next. And that out of his funk. As the set continued, If Tragedy’s Appealing Th en Disas- ano-based song on guitar, Th e Song for a group hug. He then proceeded was Toronto’s own Moneen. Bridges got so energetic that during ter’s an Addiction, Th is Is All Bigger I Swore To Never Sing brought the to hug every fan in sight. Now that At the beginning of their perfor- Th e Passing Of America, he hung Th an Me, and Are We Really Happy night to a close with people itching shows dedication and love for the mance, lead singer Kenny Bridges himself by his legs from the roof and With Who We Are Right Now? And for more Moneen. fans. looked like he wasn’t feeling well. kept playing and singing while up- with possibly the most surprising When their performance was CD Step aside Ali G, here’s Borat release nated on Da Ali G Show by Sacha Baron Cohen, where Borat watches Baywatch and decides he whose sole purpose seems to be to fi nd and of- must travel to California in order to marry the fend anyone he possibly can. woman of his dreams. for Borat is out to Th at’s what the entire movie is, one long line of From start to fi nish this movie will have audi- off ensive jokes, and it’s worth every minute. ences laughing, even when something truly of- Cohen is really quite ingenious. By saying fensive does happen, such as a group of drunken terrible things in interviews such as suggesting frat boys admitting they thought slavery should Backrow prove the truth homosexuals should be killed, he gets others to be brought back. admit they actually agree with this. But the movie wasn’t just jokes from start to By Chad Ingram Th e whole point of Borat, and indeed this fi nish, there were quite a few really sweet mo- Chronicle Staff by a few hours movie, is not that he’s off ensive and terrible, but ments, dare I say heartbreaking? that there are people – real people – who are that When Borat is sitting in the back of the ice Backrow Records is pre- off ensive and terrible. cream truck and talking to the camera all by him- senting a CD release party at Of course, some people are still taken aback self, trying to keep a smile on his face even though E.P. Taylor’s on Nov. 25. of laughing by Borat, being too closed-minded to take a joke. his documentary is crashing down around him, Th e show will feature lo- And then there’s the Kazakhstan government you can’t help but sympathize with the racist, cal bands Rudely Awakened, which actually threatened to sue Cohen. sexist, anti-Semitic shell of a man. Blank Blue Sky, Danny Boy, By Elise Haskell Emcee Revelation, SOLD, Fifth Chronicle Staff Borat’s very similar to Stephen Colbert in one Th at being said, the naked man fi ght is per- sense, putting on a façade just to bring attention haps the funniest thing ever seen on fi lm. Cohen Class and Handheld. “We want to get as many Borat is the tale of one man’s journey across to how ridiculous some of the things he’ll say in and Davitian are brave, brave men. character are. And the last scene in the movie will completely people out as possible,” said American in order to meet Pamela Anderson. Aaron Williams, drummer for Along with his trustee producer Azamat (played Th e movie starts off in a small Kazakhstan vil- blow minds. It’s hard to believe what they did, and lage, where the movie audience is introduced to most people are theorizing that it was staged. SOLD. by Ken Davitian) and a camera, Borat embarks Tickets are $5 in advance or on an unforgettable adventure all captured in life there, which includes fun activities such as But, audiences will be the judge. bathing in a rather unique thong and Th e Run- Go and see this movie, you won’t be disap- $7 at the door. Door open at 8 one 84-minute documentary. p.m. for the all-ages event. Only, it’s not technically a real documentary, ning of the Jews, (Cohen is Jewish). pointed, though you may be traumatized for life. because Borat isn’t real. He’s a character, origi- Th en Borat and Azamat head to New York 30 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Good Butterfl y Eff ect 2 fails to soar his problems. guys By Pavan Sandhu Th e Butterfl y Eff ect was a smash- Chronicle Staff ing hit with Kutcher in one of his less familiar serious roles. Th e attempt to Th e butterfl y has reemerged make a sequel of equal praise does from its cocoon however, this time it not match up. Th e plotline is weak fl ies away and takes with it the plot- and lacks a steady fl ow. Th ere is no fi nish line, suspense and the thrill of the need for the hero to go back in time original. and change anything after the fi rst A sequel to the 2004 smash hit time change. Th e Butterfl y Eff ect, in which a per- Th ere is also no direct connec- son can change the future by going tion to the fi rst movie and instead back to the past, Th e Butterfl y Eff ect of focusing on the “eff ect” itself, the fi rst in 2 was a direct-to-video movie re- director has cut and pasted another leased on Oct. 10. version of the original. Unlike the Th e movie is directed by John R. original which explained the But- Leonetti who has made such hits as terfl y Eff ect from youth into adult- Th e Mask (1994) and Th e Scorpion hood, in this version Larson wakes Cars King (2002). up from a coma and has this magi- Shortbus Nick Larson is the central char- cal ability to time travel with no ex- acter, played by actor Eric Lively planation of its origin. who has also appeared in the movie Th e environment and characters By Luba Tymchuk American Pie and the television Chronicle Staff around Larson do not change in show Th e L Word. each time change, making it boring Th e plotline focuses around Nick and predictable. Vroom. Vroom. Th e next racing and his attempts for a perfect future. action story is told from the view- Fans seeking the thrill of the orig- characters After his girlfriend dies in an ac- inal will be greatly disappointed. At point of cars. cident, Nick goes back in time and times the movie drags on with un- Released on DVD and video Nov. attempts to change his future. Un- 7, Cars is an animated adventure important scenes not adding to the like Ashton Kutcher’s character in story. for all ages. Th e racing in the movie the original who used journals as a is realistic from the very beginning, Instead of the fast-paced action teleport, the hero of this movie uses that was served neatly packaged to but put into an interesting view- pictures. point where everyone is a car, even bare all the viewers in the original, this time Each time, Nick fi nds he is not the fl ies. they are served a butterfl y with no satisfi ed with his future until fi nally eff ect at all. Cars tells the story of rookie has not forgotten to include emo- settling on a predictable solution to racecar Lightning McQueen (voice tional impact. of Owen Wilson) who only cares Ex-Much Shortbus, the “salon for the about himself and winning the Pis- gifted and challenged,” is an un- ton Cup. When he literally crashes derground pansexual club where Film brings early into a small town on Route 66, he re- Music people come to act out their alizes the importance of teamwork fantasies, meet new people and, and friendship. truthfully, put all of our sex lives On his way to a tiebreaker race VJ Sook to shame. start to ski season in California, McQueen ends up lost Canadian ex-Much Music VJ, India. It also featured segments and happens on Radiator Springs Sook-Yin Lee (who also appeared By Mike Van Veen about the U.S. Olympic team quali- Chronicle Staff when trying to race away from the Yin-Lee in Hedwig), stars as Sofi a, a mar- fi ers and the U.S. Freeskiing Open. town’s sheriff (Michael Wallis). He ried sex therapist who, ironically, Th e crowd enjoyed the fi lm, Ski season has come again. Not wrecks the town’s road in the pro- has never had an orgasm. Two laughing at the humour, feeling the because the fi rst snow has fallen cess. of her clients, a gay couple, in- big crashes and staring in disbelief or the temperature hit the freezing With the urging of beautiful Sally stars in hit troduced Sofi a to a whole new at many of stunts performed. One mark, but because Warren Miller’s Carrera (Bonnie Hunt), the town world of sexuality — namely in segment in particular, in which skier annual ski fi lm has come to Toron- residents decide to force McQueen the form of Shortbus. Sofi a en- Jamie Pierre completes a world re- to. to fi x the road before they will let movie counters memorable characters, cord 245-foot cliff drop, got a rous- Warren Miller’s Off Th e Grid him leave. all of whom are as hilarious, sad ing applause from the audience. By Lauren Marks played to a sold-out crowd of snow- During his time there, McQueen and pathetic as the rest of us. Th e fi lm closed with a tribute to Chronicle Staff riders at the Hummingbird Centre. befriends redneck Mater (Larry the Th ough their separate but skier Doug Coombs, who was killed Cable Guy) and learns to respect intertwining journeys may be Th e fi lm is the 56 annual fi lm from Writer/director John Cam- in April of 2006. Coombs had been and bond with the other inhabit- rooted to an extent in their sex- Warren Miller, who showed his eron Mitchell has created a real in several previous Warren Miller ants, including Doc Hudson (voice ual frustrations, we are quickly fi rst ski movie in 1951. Miller, who masterpiece with Shortbus. His fi lms and the segment was com- of Paul Newman) who just won’t sucked into their emotional land- is 86, normally gives voice narra- 2001 hit, Hedwig and the Angry posed of clips from all his previous trust him. scapes. tion for the fi lms. Th is year however Inch (though comparably tame) appearances. McQueen realizes that it is not For a fi lm that deals with sui- U.S. Olympic team member Jeremy shares the same witty, visually Warren Miller fi lms are some- just about obtaining a cup that cide, voyeurism, fetishes, obses- Bloom narrated it with Miller giving stunning look at sexuality. Short- what of a ritual in the ski commu- makes a winner, but it is what is in- sion, and relationship troubles, small clips of dialogue. bus has no implications, insinu- nity with many skiers using it to get side someone that really matters. it’s easy to guess that by the end Th e fi lm featured segments fol- ations or tasteful fi lming around motivated for the upcoming season. Director John Lassester, co-di- of the movie, it is the human ele- lowing diff erent skiers and boarders nudity; this is a movie that leaves Hopefully the fi lms continue for an- rector Joe Ranft, and writer Jorgen ment that sticks with you. Both on mountains and hills from Colo- nothing to the imagination (the other 50 seasons. Klubien eff ectively tell the story and the sex and personal traumas of rado to Alaska to Europe and even working title was Th e Sex Film add to the visual pleasure with hu- the characters are depicted as Project). mour and emotion. vulnerable, unrefi ned and not Panning through a fantasy- Also, the animation by Pixar Ani- glamourized, thus compelling like, papier-mâché scale model of mation Studios is realistic through- hordes of empathetic audiences. Bienvenue à Montréal New York City, we’re thrown into out the movie with all the 3-D ef- Aesthetically, Shortbus ap- our main characters’ lives during Students will also receive three fects. Th e cars all have an authentic peals to the viewer as well. Th e their most intimate moments. By Jason Miller room options: quad, triple and dou- look to them and the race itself is al- vivid colours and hand-held cam- From the fi rst encounter Chronicle Staff ble. Hotel prices are $119 for quad most like watching a real NASCAR era eff ect and quick cuts attack with our frustrated heroes, we’re occupancy, $219 for double and race on TV. Th e music, composed our senses and add to the sense overloaded with a visual of every Th e Student Association will be $159 for triple. Th ere will be free and conducted by Randy Newman, of realism. Th ere has been an in- page in a Kama Sutra. Th ough of having its annual college and uni- daily and nightly shuttles to down- also makes the story fl ow and enter- credible amount of detail paid to course, the forwardness of the versity trip to Montréal on Dec. 29 town from suburban hotels. Th ere taining. our aural fi xations; aptly chosen fi lm’s sexual content is mostly and 30. are also optional activities and par- When watching Cars, get ready music alternating between well- what’s been getting the fi lm so Th ere are two departure dates: ties at additional cost. Itinerary and to get into a world where dates are paced static silences only furthers much press, Shortbus is a raw de- Dec. 29 for three nights and Dec. 30 exclusive wristbands will be issued leisure drives in the country and the sensory overload. piction of a handful of New York for two nights. Students have an op- to entitle students to special deals cow tipping is tractor tipping. Shortbus is emotional and folk who all have their problems. tion of staying in suburban or down- and events. Th is is one movie that causes you heartwarming and seeps its Mitchell, who worked at length town Montreal, with prices ranging Students can contact aman- to cheer and smile at the end with way into our own personal lives. with the actors to build their char- by location. Same attractions in- [email protected] for all the other cars because good guys Shortbus is explicit, raw, real. acters prior to fi lming, certainly clude Casino de Montréal, Just For booking information by using the really do win. Laughs Museum and others. booking code DCUOIT. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 31 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Th e decade that won’t leave us By Pavan Sandhu supported the perm and guys opted for the Other milestones include Th e Karate Kid, occasional daring bold collar fl ip. Chronicle Staff mullet. Hair accessories such as hair ties and the Goonies, and the teen fl icks led by fiery Who knows what the next 10 years holds? hair bands were worn plentiful. Th e fl ock of red head Molly Ringwald: Th e Breakfast Club, Lately, traces of the 1980s have popped up in Does the fl ux capacitor ring a bell? Seagulls hairstyle was extreme over the top Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink. other places. Big earrings are back, and cloth- How about the Rubik’s Cube? creativity; it has since become a signature of Today’s directors have lost their creative ing stores such as H&M have adopted the Do you recall who shot J.R? the decade. fl ow and this has resulted in the sequelization bold daring fashion statements made in the It was the decade where beads, bracelets Pop and rock artists inspired many trends of many original hits. Th e eff ect of the 1980s 1980s with their wild colours and designs. and half-fi ngered gloves were the fashion such as Michael Jackson’s red jacket in the is still evident in many things today - just look Bands such as Duran Duran, Depeche Mode must-haves. When Molly Ringwald showed Th riller video and Madonna’s white wedding around and you will fi nd the 1980s embed- and Bon Jovi are still going strong today. No the drama involved in turning 16 and Tom dress worn in the Like a Virgin music video. ded in everything. one has been able to overthrow Madonna as Cruise taught us just how risky business is. Leg warmers and off -the-shoulder sweaters Pop artists such as Britney Spears, Justin the pop queen. At 48 years old she is still pro- Th ey were the 1980s. inspired by the movie Flashdance were also Timberlake and Usher have become pop icons ducing albums and touring. Shows like VH1 Twenty six years ago we entered one of popular. of the millennium by emulating their 1980s Bands Reunited has attempted to reform clas- the most creative, risky, and talented decades From the sexy sound of Blondie to the elec- idols. All you have to do is watch their music sic acts for one last performance with some of ever. Today, as we look back, it is clear we have tric techno new wave Duran Duran, music art- videos to see traces of Madonna’s Vogue and the most memorable reformations being Th e become boring and dull. ists created their own unique image and were Michael Jackson’s electrifying dance moves. Motels and Th e Flock of Seagulls. It was a decade that screamed fun. Creativ- not manufactured and packaged like many of Th e creative unique edgy fashion that Th e 1980s were electric. Who knows when ity leaked in every aspect; the movies, music, today’s pop artists. once made statements in the streets has been we will get another decade that will be as fun in clothes and culture. No other decade has Th e 1980s also poured creative juices onto tamed down to shady tops and jeans for the and creative. We don’t have a fl ux capacitor incorporated so much variety in music, fash- the cinema screen. Movies such as Back to the girls and boys of today. Vibrant colours of to take us back in time but we do have the ion and style. Future and Mannequin, Ghostbusters, and neon green and pink and daring statements memories; so blast the Flock of Seagulls song It was the decade for daring outrageous Gremlins crossed the boundaries of normal- of polka dots and stripes have been replaced ‘I Ran’ and pay tribute to one of the greatest hair experimentation. Big hair was in. Girls ity. with the basic black or white sweater with the decades there ever was. Video killed music for us all ism. it’s what they look like that matters. on television and hawk designer Marilyn Manson now has a brand By Chad Ingram We now live in an era where Are they good-looking enough to jeans and Ringo Starr didn’t star in name cologne. I repeat: Marilyn Chronicle Staff recording artists, especially those piss on a consumer’s head and tell any acne cream commercials. Manson now has a brand name promoted by MTV and its min- them it’s raining? Yes? Well OK, Back then consumerism cologne. “Video killed the radio star,” pro- ions, are not musicians, but rather then sign on the dotted line. emerged as a side eff ect of music. Even iconic indie band Th e claimed Th e Buggles in their ditty corporations in and of themselves. Critics will say that consumer- Now it seems to be the other way Flaming Lips recently had one of of the same name. Th ey sell fragrances, makeup, ism has always been closely linked around. their songs in a car commercial. Appropriately, it was the fi rst clothes and video games – every- to popular music. For example, Television shows such as Amer- Oops . . . I just puked in my music video to air on that dark day thing, except good music. Th e Beatles, during the craze of ican Idol manufacture stars with mouth. Sorry folks. in 1982 when MTV bopped its way Th e culprits are everywhere. Beatlemania, had all kinds of mer- one goal in mind – money. Th e Th is consumerist mental- into the cultural consciousness. Jennifer Lopez, 50 Cent, Jessica and chandise, ranging from posters to music that American Idols pro- ity forces real artists underground. And Th e Buggles were bang on Ashlee Simpson, Britney Spears bobble-heads. While this is true, duce is always the same, homog- Most of them are quit happy to stay with their prediction. – they are too numerous to count. Th e Beatles also wrote their own enous, bland pop that continues to there, however, this allows further Television is destroying music. Something is seriously awry when songs and played their own instru- dilute the cultural soundscape. Th e defi lement of mainstream music. It is beating, bludgeoning, raping, Paris Hilton has a best-selling re- ments. music is prewritten, prerecorded, It would be nice to turn on the pillaging and murdering music. cord. Furthermore, the Beatles’ mer- and the winner’s vocals are simply radio and hear an artist that doesn’t Th e integration of television and Most of these performers can’t chandise consisted of items baring auto-tuned and dubbed in at the conjure up images of consumer music has shifted the focus of the even sing, but that can be easily their image, the type of souveniers last minute. Th e stars then go on to products or syndicated television. latter from artistry and talent to remedied with a little technical wiz- available at concert concession sell vehicles, shoes and makeup. In fact, it would be nice to hear an image and advertising. As a result, ardry in the studio. It isn’t impor- stands. Th ere was no eau de Paul Even worse, this trend has artist who doesn’t conjure images popular music has become little tant anymore what they sound like, perfume. John Lennon didn’t get leaked its way into the rock world. other than in the mind’s eye. more than a vehicle for consumer-

Incubus returns Sitting in your car, you with 6th album too can be a rock star fans fi rst chance at their tickets. If you pre-order the CD from them. Light their website then you have ac- By Chris Bracken Th e funny side of this is when I pull up to a car and cess to pre-sale tickets for Incu- Chronicle Staff the driver is doing exactly what I was doing a few sec- bus’s upcoming tour. Th e only onds before, singing his or her heart out, eyes closed, a Grenades thing is the web site selling the Everybody does it whether they mean to or not. Sing- priceless look on his or her face and music that’s so loud CD does not ship to Canada, so ing in the car cannot be helped, and I don’t want it to be. so it can drown out their horrible voice. I cannot help you better make some friends to When I sing in the car I’m a rock star and no one can but make fun of them, but then I realize…do I look like hits Nov. 28 the south. Th e show in Toronto take that away from me. that when I sing? Don’t forget those ridiculous dance will be at the Kool Haus on Feb 4. If you’re like me when you’re driving and listening to moves either. By Chris Bracken According to their web site, music, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. Th e classic reach out and pull back manouver, the Chronicle Staff Light Grenades is a mix of hard Pulling out a fake microphone and banging on the steer- point to the audience and the rocking of the shoulders rocking songs and sublime bal- ing wheel makes me feel like I’m on top of the world for back and forth. And for those who can drive with their Pardon them, but this time lads recorded over the past year. three minutes at a time. knees, the sky is the limit for dancing. they’re not bursting into fl ames. Th is is Incubus’s fi rst album since It doesn’t matter if it’s Ozzy Osbourne from Black Th ere is something wrong with the car radio plus Multi-platinum alternative rock- its release A Crow Left of the Sabbath, Axl Rose from Guns N’ Roses, or Gene Sim- rock star equation though. An instant rock star equals ers Incubus are gearing up to Murder. mons from KISS. When I hear their tunes in my car I am worse driver. Although I am somewhat ashamed to ad- release their sixth studio album, Th e fi rst single off Light Gre- up on that stage in front of 100,000 screaming my name mit it, sometimes I don’t even pay attention when I get Light Grenades. nades, Anna Molly, is already and singing my lyrics. in my singing trance. But come on, it’s not everyday that Record stores will be pulling starting to make noise among And I don’t just sing in the car alone. Whoever is you can be Steven Tyler. the pin on Light Grenades for a listeners. It has a similar sound to riding shotgun joins along in some random singing or And just like an actual concert, I know there is always Nov. 28 release. Incubus is cur- A Crowd Left of the Murder, but helps me out with a guitar solo. Let me tell you, it’s much an encore performance, and that’s the car ride home. rently set to tour right after the it also has that typical Incubus easier to be famous when you have a partner in crime. Only this time I might give some attention to the drum- CD release on their fi rst North song, which makes it that much But when I’m at a red light no one will see my rock star mer or guitarist. American tour in two years. But, more enjoyable. alter ego. Pulling up beside another car makes things a Every now and then the soul needs a good cleansing they’re giving diehard Incubus little more intimidating; it’s kind of like having an audi- so help yourself to a good rock star session in your car, ence. It ruins my car ride for the 30 seconds I’m beside truck, hell, even try public transit. 32 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 33 34 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Brighton Beach splashes Whitby

By Ryan Peterson Chronicle Staff

Waves crash on the beach; caw- ing seagulls are heard as if they are circling above your head. In the distance there’s a radio on crackling play-by-play of the latest Yankees game. It’s 1937 in Brighton Beach Brooklyn, New York, or at least it is at the Whitby Courthouse Th eatre every weekend until Nov. 25. Brighton Beach Memoirs, a com- edy by Neil Simon, was fi rst present- ed in Los Angeles in 1982. It won the drama critics circle award for best play in 1983, has be- come one the best coming of age/ historical pieces, and is the most recognized play from Simon’s large body of work. Th e WCT show is directed by Donald Langley, a third-year jour- nalism student at Durham College, as well as the project and special events assistant to the Student As- sociation and the social convenor for WCT board of directors. I fi rst saw Brighton Beach per- formed in 2001 by the Windsor Light Opera players in Windsor, Ont. Th at performance has stayed with me and I think this one shall also. Told through the eyes of 15-year- old Eugene Jerome, the show is about the problems facing a lower Photo by Ryan Peterson middle-class Jewish family in the depression. WE’RE A HAPPY FAMILY: From left, Kathy Knight (Kate), Bailey Coyle (Laurie), Lanie Anderson (Blanche), and Megan One of the main hurdles for the Svajlenko (Nora) star in a performance of Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon at the Whitby Courthouse theatre un- family is that, in addition to Eugene, til Nov. 25. they have three other dependents in the wife (Kate’s) sister and two Th e height diff erence between Jack and Kate. Stan talks to his father about hav- Technically, lights and sound daughters, Nora and Laurie, who Eugene and Stanley isn’t enough to During the dinner scene in the ing to write a letter of apology to his were spot on at every point they moved in when their husband and illustrate the four-year diff erence. fi rst act, they had what is known as a boss, so he doesn’t get fi red, some- needed to be although the sound father died. Aesthetically, however, they do look wet set. Using real food and liquids, thing the family can’t aff ord. was a little overbearing in some Th e show started 15 minutes like brothers. which is a brave undertaking, the Others came in the second act, parts. late, but it was a dress rehearsal, so Blocking, the way the actors actors did well, nothing was spilled. including Kate and Blanche hav- Kate had a good costume change the stage, sound and lighting crews move onstage, was sometimes an is- Dinner scenes can be problem- ing an argument that, as Jack said, in the second act. In one scene she were just working out the kinks. sue, because the audience couldn’t atic with blocking. Business could was “Two sisters having a fi ght they was in pyjamas and then she was in Th e accents were semi-consis- see diff erent characters. also be over the top and take atten- should have had 25 years ago.” full day dress in the next. tent, Laurie had it down, as did Kate Th e actor who played Stanley tion from where it’s supposed to be, Th e two women caught the depth Th e set, which was apparently and Stanley (Eugene’s older broth- (Graeme Robinson) did a great job. but once again this cast pulled it off . of the characters’ hurt in waves and unfi nished at the dress rehearsal, er), but Eugene and Jack, especially His mannerisms, infl ection, and Th e scenes were split up well in levels of emotion. Th is scene rides looked good with some question- Jack needed some help. It was hard body language were all true to the two aspects. Th ey fl owed, one into like a roller-coaster. able time period props and set to tell what he was trying to do. script and portrayed the character the other, and they used the full Another emotional confronta- pieces. He never fully reached the Brook- the way Simon would have wanted. space of the stage. tion was between Nora and Blanche. Th is is a good show that can be lyn/Jewish blend. Eugene lost it on Th e play has scenes with a large Th e show ran a little bit over- Nora had been acting snobby to- viewed by a large range of audienc- his long speeches. Another thing number of characters, a whole fam- time, it was supposed to be an hour wards the whole family when her es, from a mature nine-year-old to about Eugene’s speeches was that ily scene, two-character scenes and for each act, but with more perfor- mother decided that Nora could not senior citizens, although the WCT they seemed to get away from him. of course Eugene’s monologues. mances that will be ironed out. drop out of school to be a Broadway warns there is some mature lan- As he went on the energy and In these scenes the actors must Although the play is a comedy, dancer. guage and subject matter. expression seemed to peter out and have chemistry in order to keep the it has some genuinely touching All of this came to a head when Tickets are $15 and can be the emphasis didn’t fall where it audience interested. scenes. A scene between Jack and Blanche went out on a date and booked by calling Lafontaine Trad- should. Character relationships of note Stan near the end of the fi rst act Nora didn’t stick around to see her ing Post at 905-430-3774. were between Stan and Nora and brought tears to the audience as off . Williams strikes warmth in hearts fi ns invades your senses, allowing childhood and Van Gogh art. Booths are everywhere you grilled chicken Caesar wrap, $5.79. By Tania Harris memories of weekly visits to grandma’s house look, providing comfortable seating for 165 No matter the time of day there is always a Chronicle Staff to enter your mind. people. wide variety of people enjoying their time at As you walk over to the counter a staff Williams’ menu is considerably larger than Williams. Two men in their 70s sit in the far Th ey continue to come in, one right after member welcomes you. “What can I get other popular coff ee houses, such as Tim Hor- right corner reminiscing about old times. A the other. Th ey are diff erent people, from dif- for you today my dear,” she says in a vibrant tons, but the prices are generally higher. As group of middle-aged women sits in a booth ferent walks of life all gathering for the same voice. soon as you take the fi rst sip of your hot cafe behind them, laughing at the day’s events. In reasons, to satisfy their cravings while enjoy- Once you place your order you receive a latte or when you fi rst bite into your Belgian the back left corner two students sit quietly ing an evening of relaxation. number and take a seat wherever you desire. waffl e, however, the tingling sensation that while completing homework and taking ad- Whether you have an itch for a morning A young employee with a friendly smile then overwhelms your palate makes the experi- vantage of the free wireless Internet service. coff ee, want to indulge in some breakfast, or serves you almost immediately. ence worth the money. It’s nearly 11 p.m. and the once illuminated are looking to complete work in a quite place Th e atmosphere is casual and relaxing. A young girl sits alone reading a novel while pub is dimming, the open sign is no longer lit while sipping on a warm beverage, Williams A vast variety of light illuminates the build- sipping on a large cup of warm cappuccino and the friendly staff gets ready to close. One Coff ee Pub, in Courtice, is the place to go. ing. Th e red, light and dark brown brick walls priced at $2.89. A husband and wife sit side- by one customers exit, with smiles on their As soon as you walk through the large dou- make you feel as though you are dining in a by-side sharing a slice of lemon meringue pie, faces, through the large double doors. Th ey ble doors an immediate sensation of warmth secluded cottage, far away from the chaos of priced at $3.19. A group of boy scouts dressed are diff erent people from diff erent walks of and comfort rushes over you. Th e smell of everyday life. Th ere is green panelling on the in uniform sit at a large table enjoying French life all leaving with the same feeling, satisfac- freshly brewed coff ee and newly baked muf- walls, which complements the classic Monet onion soup, $3.99, Greek salad, $5.49, and a tion of time well-spent. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 35 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cha-cha at E.P. Taylor’s Country’s boy band By Valene Nicholas Chronicle Staff

One, two, three. One, two, three play ACC and rock step. By Mike Van Veen Every Monday about a dozen Chronicle Staff students occupy the top level of E.P. Taylor’s to learn ballroom danc- Th e boys had to keep a close ing under the instruction of Wilson eye on their girls when country Kuang. music’s very own boy band “I just started dancing from cha- came to town. cha-cha and the jitter bug,” said Rascal Flatts performed to a Kuang, the Durham College Me- sold-out crowd at the Air Can- chanical Engineering student who ada Centre, the only Canadian created the Night Pearl Dance Club. stop on their tour. He teaches these famous dances Th e two-hour set had sev- as well as the waltz, rumba and fox eral songs from the band’s Me trot, with the use of You Can Dance and My Gang album as well as videos. several of their past hits, includ- Kuang started dancing just last ing a cover of Tom Cochrane’s year. While searching for an Osha- Life is a Highway. During Skin, wa dance club that teaches a variety a song about a girl suff ering of dance, he decided to bring free from cancer, the band had au- dance lessons to the campus. dience members hold up their “I fi nd most people cannot cell phones and wave them dance,” he said, while acknowledg- back and forth. ing that students have diff ering skill Th e group took time be- levels. He hopes his students learn tween songs to interact with from each other, not just from his fans, including lead singer Gary instruction. LeVox trying to set bandmate “You do not need to be a profes- Jay DeMarcus up on a date sional dancer to join the club,” said with an eight-year-old girl who Sunny Kwatra, a third-year Nursing was near the stage. DeMarcus student. He said most students are also performed a brief stand-up beginner dancers who are eager to comedy routine about female try something new. fans who left their husbands at “Th e jitterbug is my favourite,” home to come to the show. said Kwatra. “It involves balancing At one point during the your partner through your body show, the band boarded a plat- weight, which adds to a lot of hilari- form that was hoisted into the ous situations since Kathy likes to air and carried to the far end of pull with extra force.” the stadium fl oor, where it was Medical laboratory student Kath- set down so fans at the back erine Taboada dances with Kwatra could get a better glimpse of for the two-hour class, beginning at Photo by Valene Nicholas the band. 4:30 p.m. During a drum solo, De- Each class students learn two Marcus had a second drum set dances involving partners, but they BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES: Katherine Taboada and Sunny Kwatra take part in danc- ing class that is held at E.P. Taylor’s on Monday nights. brought on stage and assisted do not need to register in pairs. with the solo and received an “I would highly encourage other weekly dance parties to encourage and salsa, to disco and hip-hop will “It is a wonderful club to go to af- enthusiastic response. students to take advantage of these dancers from all skill levels to par- boom through speakers, bringing ter class to just relax and have fun,” Th e band will fi nish their classes…especially those who feel ticipate and have fun. diff erent dance styles to life. said Kwatra. tour with a few more stops be- shy in approaching the dance fl oor,” He is in the midst of planning the In the meantime, students are Both Taboada and Kwatra fi nd fore taking a break from per- said Taboada. club’s fi rst party that will be open welcome to take part in the Monday dancing a great stress reliever from forming and recording. Eventually Kuang wants to have to all students. Music from swing night lessons. academics. Sandler clicks Restaurant spices up TO Walken) who gives Michael a By Matthew James one-of-a-kind souped-up gadget splashes of dark wood and stainless to eat but the names don’t fool the Pozzuoli guaranteed to change his life. By Krystle Pereira steel. strong fl avourful tastes. Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff Morty wasn’t kidding and Traditional bar stools and shelves A long list of entrees is available soon Michael becomes master of liqueurs make the bar inviting for for those who visit Irie for traditional In the movie Click, Michael For a taste of the Caribbean with- of his domain, turning appliances a casual drink and a hot spot while Caribbean and West Indian deli- Newman (Adam Sandler) is mar- out the hundreds of dollars invested on and off with a ickfl of a button. waiting for a table. cacies. Jerk chicken, oxtail, curry ried to the beautiful Donna ( Kate in long fl ights, Irie Food Joint pres- But this device has other func- Lights are placed vigilantly chicken, cod, ackee and red snap- Beckinsale) and they have two ents the distinct culture’s tastes me- tions. throughout the room, creating a per fi sh, shrimp in a spicy coconut beautiful children, Ben ( Joseph ticulously. Michael is soon able to muf- dim, sensual mood. cream sauce, salmon, jasmine rice, Castanon) and Samantha ( Ta- Located in the heart of Down- fl e the barking of the family dog Th e back leads to a colourful pa- calaloo and pork. tum McCann). town Toronto on 745 Queen St. W., and even better yet fast-forward tio, the walls have stained glass in Although the atmosphere and But he doesn’t get to see them Irie off ers another piece of the mul- through a fi ght with his wife. bright patterns of reds, greens and meals create a perfect food joint, Irie much because he is putting in ticultural entertainment and cui- Michael becomes addicted to yellows, which shadow over the is not recommended for those with long, hard hours at his architec- sines that paint the city streets. the new rush of power, which lit- room during bright days and off er a sweet tooth, as a small list of des- tural fi rm. Th e atmosphere is best present- erally allows him to have his cake dim lighting in the evenings. serts is available and changes fre- Michael fi gures once he is on ed for an evening date, gathering, or and eat it to. Slow sounds of contemporary quently depending on the season. easy street, he’ll be able to lavish casual dinner. But before he knows it the re- jazz mixed with Caribbean rhythms Each dessert is carefully picked to attention on his wife and kids. At Although not overly spacious, mote control is controlling him are an ideal background for long represent the sweet fruits of the is- least, that’s what he keeps telling the small but cozy tables lining the instead of the other way around. conversations and soulful foods. lands. himself. sidewalls make the visit easily com- Only then does Michael start Th e menu off ers traditional Th e prices make the stay even After staying up all night to fortable. to embrace life for what it is Caribbean cuisine. Most appetiz- more enjoyable. Th ree people can work, a tired Michael becomes From the walls to the fl oors, the worth and he learns that rushing ers feature spicy fl avours, from easily dine for under $50, including frustrated because he can’t even colours are calm and content, creat- through life isn’t always the best peppered shrimps to jerk chicken drinks, meals and dessert. turn on his own television set. He ing a laid-back atmosphere. idea. wings. If you love the distinctive tastes goes out to fi nd the perfect uni- Simplistic but odd art appears Click off ers a chance to see Pastas and salads are available of food from the Caribbean or love versal remote. His journey brings sparingly above the tables, created Adam Sandler do what he does for those who don’t traditionally dig to try cuisine from diff erent cul- him to Bed Bath and Beyond with millions of actual hair shavings, best, make people laugh. With a in to authentic Caribbean meals. tures, Irie Food Joint will certainly where he meets an eccentric adding a quirky focus. good plot and hilarious charac- All meals are uniquely titled to please the curious and soulful belly employee, Morty (Christopher A small but apparent bar high- ters this fi lm deserves a chance. jazz up the menu. Rasta Pasta and with the perfect laid-back, subtle at- lights the restaurant with modern Shanghai Dreads may seem odd mosphere. 36 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Naruto a legend in the making Th e interaction between all the show’s characters is comical and Anime hero also intriguing at times due to their diff erences. Th e combat scenes are sensa- a hit with tional and the writers tend to intro- duce unexpected plot twists to keep the audience interested. audiences Th e writers also play on people’s desire to accomplish more than they By Steve Parker are capable and to surprise others Chronicle Staff in doing so, which is illustrated by characters that develop new abili- “I won’t take back my words... that’s my ‘way of the ninja.’” I won’t take Uzumaki Naruto (in Japan the back‘ my words... family name precedes the given name), the main character in the that’s my ‘way of anime Naruto, lives by those words. the ninja’ Th e anime is about him and his ambition to become Hokage, the ’ Uzumaki Naruto most powerful ninja in the village of Konoha, and to make everyone rec- ognize his existence. ties during combat that turn the tide Th e series focuses on the ac- of battle in their favour. knowledgment of individuals by Another impressive part of the others, the importance of teamwork, series is the music. and how working hard can achieve It does an excellent job in setting almost any result. the mood of various scenes, further Anyone who likes action, hu- adding to the impact on the audi- mour, surprise plot twists and has a ence. bit of imagination will think Naruto Th e series is televised in Japan an excellent watch. can be purchased on DVD at anime A diverse cast of characters illus- conventions as well as stores like trates many aspects of the series. HMV. As a child, Naruto could only ex- Th e show is terrifi c up to episode press himself through pranks. Upon ANIME NINJA: Just a few of the characters of Naruto, the story of an aspiring ninja 130. After that are what anime con- becoming a ninja and teaming up and his ambition to become the Hokage, or top ninja, in his village. noisseurs refer to as “fi ller” episodes, which deviate from the main plot. with Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sasuke is a survivor of the Uchiha, knowledge of illusionary ninja tech- Th e three are part of Team Seven, Th e show is at episode 209 right Sakura, he began to grow as a per- a noble clan in Konoha that was al- niques, but when it comes to com- led by sensei, Hatake Kakashi. To- now and there are signs the story is son. most wiped out. He graduated from bat she is lacking. She has a crush gether they complete tasks that the about to pick up again. He’s noisy, unorthodox in his tac- the ninja academy as a top rookie. on Sasuke. However, Naruto has a village receives from external sourc- If it does, and it is as good as the tics and has an amazing spirit. He Naruto views him as a rival. crush on her. Th e scenario makes es. Th ey are the main team the an- fi rst 130 episodes, fans will gladly never gives up, no matter the odds. Sakura has good anticipation and for some interesting scenes. ime focuses on. look forward to 200 more. Flushed Away not just another animated movie slugs and frogs that have created a mini London to escape the fear of Characters, being fl ushed away by the humans. Th e realistic settings through state-of-the-art animation keep the story add eyes wandering and certainly glued to the screen. With each new twist and brought to the characters, come life to fi lm thrilling animations and sound ef- fects that capture attention. Th roughout the fi lm, new char- acters are introduced frequently, By Krystle Pereira which is well needed to keep the Chronicle Staff storyline humourous and full of in- terest. As a young child fl ushing your Th ere are scenes periodically family’s throne, the toilet, did you that off er dry humour and cheesy ever have vast imaginations about jokes, which result in a quiet audi- where all of that swirling water end- ence almost begging for something ed up? thrilling to happen. Set in London, England, this ani- Although some scenes aren’t as mated fi lm uses family pets and toi- pleasing as expected, creators used lets and creates a unique imagina- baby slugs sporadically to serenade tion ride in the latest DreamWorks viewers with old music from Tom fl ick, Flushed Away. Jones and Tina Turner. In the posh suburbs of Kensing- For anyone mesmerized by the ton, London, a young girl leaves her intense animation DreamWorks high-class home and cherished pet, brings to the screen, Flushed Away a mouse named Roddy, to vacation easily meets the standards of other with her family. popular fi lms. Th e movie kicks into high gear Th e storyline of Flushed Away emphasizing Roddy’s luxurious life is geared towards all ages. From and what a small mouse does when the imaginative to the humourous, no one is around. RATS ON THE RUN: The characters of Flushed Away prepare to travel down the toilet there are bits and pieces through- From speeding around in a Bar- into the London sewer. Flushed Away opened Nov 3. out the entire fi lm to appeal to the bie-size sports car, playing golf and masses. From using electric beaters dating his owner’s dolls, Roddy’s ex- comes Sid. In an eff ort to be rid of the trou- sewage system and into a city below as sea-doos and mice mimicking citement seems inevitable. Th e complete opposite from blesome mouse, Roddy attempts to the one above. London’s busy life, Flushed Away is It didn’t take long for the exhibi- the aristocratic Roddy, Sid makes a fl ush away Sid. It is then that Roddy’s adventures worth seeing and leaves the believ- tions to be put to a halt when Rod- grand entrance, disturbing the per- His eff orts fail when he finds begin, pummelling and struggling ing about what really lies beneath dy realizes he is not alone. Along fection of the family’s home. himself barrelling down London’s through the city with other mice, London’s streets, to you. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 37

Durham College-UOIT Chronicle SPORTS Durham took it to the house vid George sprained his ankle after By Jason Miller scoring 20 points, Troy Dennis went Chronicle Staff down with an ankle injury, and cen- tre Joe Cyros left the game with a Th e Durham Lords men’s bas- broken nose. Th e Vikings’ leading ketball team now has a 2-1 confer- scorer was Mathieu Riendeau with ence record in OCAA regular sea- 25 points. son play. “It shouldn’t have been that close Th e Lords opened the season in the end,” Morgan said. “It really against Cambrian College on Oct. aff ected us when David George got 27, suff ering an 86-75 defeat. Th e hurt. We still kept it together and fi rst half was back and forth but won the basketball game.” Durham led at halftime 40-39. Th e It was another exciting night second half got out of control with at the campus Athletic Centre on several foul calls, which resulted in Nov.10, as the Lords defeated the La two starters getting fouled out early Cite Coyotes 66-65. Th e fans were in the second half. Th e Lords were kept on the edge of their seats as the also missing big man David George. Lords held onto the one-point victo- Team captain Anthony Batchelor ry. Th e Lords trailed the entire game came up big for the lords with 27 and were down by one point with 12 points while rookie Evan Brown seconds to go. Anthony Batchelor had 19. took a shot behind the arc with 2.3 “We didn’t play very well,” said seconds left and was fouled. Batch- coach Peter Morgan. “We didn’t elor was 2 for 3 at the free throw line have our full roster. We were miss- to give the Lords the lead and the ing our two forwards inside.” win in the dying seconds. Th e Lords then upset nationally “He is one of the best players ranked St. Lawrence Vikings 92-90 in the league, so let him earn the in a nail-biting game at home on game,” said La Cite coach Etienne Nov. 7. Th e Lords were leading 86- Jacquet, complaining about the foul 71 with six minutes to go before call that sent Bachelor to the line for St. Lawrence went on a 15-0 run to three free throws to win the game. tie the game at 86. Th e teams trad- Photo by Jason Miller La Cite failed to convert in the ed baskets down the stretch until last 2.3 seconds of the game. Steve Anthony Batchelor drained two COME GET IT: Durham College forward Steve Clarke drives to the hoop in the Lords’ Clarke had a big game with 21 game-winning free throws with 8.5 nail-biting 66-65 win over the La Cite Coyotes at the Athletic Complex on Nov. 10 points, 11 rebounds, one assist and seconds to go, giving the Lords the two steals, while Batchelor added victory in their home opener. Smith. “I don’t know if we deserved defensively and that cost them the up his game, scoring 12 points, 3 17 points. Th e Lords are still suff er- “I thought before the season to be in the position to win. You can- game. Batchelor fi nished the game rebounds and 3 assists, and was 3 ing from the injury bug with David started Durham would be the team not give up 92 points and expect to with 16 points and 15 rebounds, of 4 behind the arc. At the end of George and Joe Cyros out until Jan- to beat,” said Vikings coach Barry win.” and was 7 of 7 from the free throw the game the Lords’ bench looked He said his team broke down line. Rookie Evan Browne stepped like a struggling unit as big man Da- uary. Seneca’s sting too strong for Lords’ men’s volley By Ryan Peterson in the action to “play like you want keeper’s table. McIntosh fi nished Chronicle Staff. to win.” the game. Th e team seemed took this re- Before the game, Seneca head Th e men’s volleyball team lost solve into the next two sets, beating coach Jason Cliff said their previous their home opener against the Sen- the Sting 25-20 in the second set loss was because of inconsistency. eca Sting Nov. 14. and 25-22 in the third. “I think that earlier in the season, Th e men had a bad start as the However, the Lords’ pop fi zzled when we played the exhibition, we Sting got a two-point lead on the as the Sting won the next set 25-20, were young, we made a lot of rookie Lords in the fi rst set. forcing a fi fth. Th e Sting put their errors. But I think that we’ve kind of Th is was a small, but eff ective hammer down, winning the last set shored up some of those errors.” lead that the Lords had a diffi cult 16-14. Th e men’s lead scorers were Josh time closing for the rest of the game, Th e starting libero for the game Bowen with 19 kills and fi ve blocks, leading to a 3-2 loss. was Ryan McIntosh, who was re- Dave Crabbe with 10 kills and three Photo by Ryan Peterson Th e Sting won the fi rst set 25-18. placed after the fi rst set by Matt Me- blocks, and McIntosh with 10 kills Th e Lords are still having problems lissis. and one service ace. McIntosh hurt his knee in the Th e Lords’ next game was Nov. JUMP!!!: Libero Matt Melissis is about to dive for a ball, serving. Head coach Gord William- while setter Byron Jung provides some support in the son asked the men during a break fourth set when he dove for a ball 16 against Trent. Results were un- and made contact with the score- available at press time. Lords’ 3-2 home opener loss to Seneca on Nov. 14. Women show class at home By Ryan Peterson Josie Naccarato, captain of the and winning the game three sets in Littlejohn scored high against on the second and fourth sets. Chronicle Staff Seneca team explained why they a row, the Lords fumbled the ball Seneca with 15 kills, one block and Th e reason for this, according to lost last time. and the Sting took the set 28-26. six service aces. Other high scorers assistant coach Shane Christopher: Women’s volleyball beat the Sen- “Our one problem was commu- During the fourth set, the Lords were Cheryl Silva with nine kills, “Amanda didn’t have a good prac- eca Sting Nov. 14 in the team’s home nication and we’re still working on looked tired and didn’t leave their two blocks and one service ace and tice this week…Shona has been opener. that.” feet often. Karlene Risebrough Barnes with passing very well, so we throw them Th e women won 3-1. Whatever eff ect the Sting’s com- Captain Shannon Littlejohn eight kills and two service aces. in and out to see who’s going to step Th e last time the Lords played munication problems had on their looked the most worn out in a hud- Every set the Lords played there up. Th e fi rst set we threw Amanda the Sting (outside of tournaments) game the Lords sure took advantage dle during a Seneca time-out. Going was a new libero on the court. Num- in, she still didn’t mentally come was in the pre-season. Th e women of it. Th ey won the rstfi set 25-23 and out on the court Littlejohn earned ber 11 Shona Tighe was the libero through, so we gave her another walked away with a victory there the second set 25-22. But instead of the next two points through kills. for the fi rst and third set, and num- shot, because she’s been great for us too. spiking the nail in the Sting’s coffi n Th e Lords won the set 25-17. ber 8 Amanda Falzon played libero up until now.” 38 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 SPORTS NEWS DC women’s volleyball team dominates George Brown nate weekend at the Humber Cup By Ryan Peterson Invitational. Chronicle Staff “It was a much better game,” said assistant coach Shane Christopher. Women’s volleyball went to T.O. “We look to carry that success when Nov. 8 and took out George Brown. we play stronger teams.” Th is was the He said that it’s women’s third hard to put em- conference phasis on George game, leaving Brown. We’re a them undefeat- much better team ed in conference than they are.” play this season. Bouma agreed Th e women with coach Chris- dominated the topher. “We played Huskies 3-0 (25- pretty well. Th ey’re 13, 25-15 and defi nitely not in our 25-18). league. Sometimes Th e lead scor- a team lowers their ers of the game play when taking were veterans on other teams.” Cheryl Silva Th e reason with fi ve kills, George Brown four digs and wasn’t much com- two service aces, petition, accord- Janet Littlejohn ing to Bouma, is with nine kills because they are a Cheryl Silva and two service newer team, where- aces, Karlene as Durham has more Risebrough Barnes with six kills, experience. Deanna Oliver, the ath- two service aces and one dig, and letics and recreation co-ordinator rookie Carli Bouma with six kills at George Brown, said this season and one block.Th is was a welcome is the women’s fi rst season in the Photo by Jason Miller win for the women after an unfortu- league after a 10-year hiatus. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP: The women’s basketball team couldn’t pull together any wins when playing their fi rst three games and have an early season conference record of 0-3. Both volleyball teams Women’s basketball come up a biting to work short on digging, passing off By Ryan Peterson and serves, but we won’t do it in one Chronicle Staff day, so we have a problem.” Marchut was referring to the fact can’t pull together a win Th e men’s and women’s volley- the women had a game three days ball teams wound up wounded at later and only had one scheduled By Jason Miller steals, and two assists, while Mc- rookie starter Jill Leistra went down the Humber Cup invitational tour- practice. Passing has been a con- Chronicle Staff Ghie fi nished with 15 points, 10 re- with an ankle injury. nament Nov. 4 and 5. tinuous problem for the women, bounds, two assists, and two steals. Th e Lords were also missing Each team played fi ve games aff ecting their play since the pre- with the same schedules. Th ey Th e Durham College women’s Rookie Sarah Tice was named Shoe- eight players, three of whom were season. played against Mohawk, Humber, basketball team now has an 0-3- less Joe’s player of the game, coming in Vancouver for soccer, while veter- Th e men played their fi rst match Fanshawe, Nipissing and Georgian. conference record after losing to off the bench with seven points, one ans Krista Colley and McGhie were against Mohawk who they tied one Each team won only one match, Seneca, Humber and Georgian Col- rebound, and one steal. out with injuries. set apiece, with scores of 25-19 and over Georgian College. lege in OCAA action. Th e next game was no diff erent “I don’t think we played our best 29-27. Th e Lords also tied Humber Tournament matches were Th e Lords hosted the 2006 as the Lords were missing seven today,” said Grizzlies coach Robin 25-13 and 25-21. played in round robin format. Th e OCAA provincial champions and key players from their lineup. Th ey Lawrence. “I am really pleased with Th e men went on to lose their women lost their nationally ranked Seneca Sting in were no match for a powerful Hum- coming away with a win on the next two matches fi rst match against their home opener and fi rst con- ber team who defeated them 65-41. road. Samantha played really well 2-0 to Fanshawe Mohawk, 2-0, then ference game on Oct. 31 and were Playing short-handed, the Lords carrying this team with so much in- It’s just trying and Nipissing. lost to Humber 2- stung 75-49. were forced to go deeper in the juries.” to‘ get the guys However, in their 0 as well. Every set “We played well but their key bench against the Hawks. However, McConnell continued her im- last match of the was close with the mentally focused players stepped up and we couldn’t the Hawks still could not stop third- pressive performances in OCAA tournament they exception of the stop them,” said Lords assistant year sensation McConnell, who action, scoring 20 points. She also to play with some won 2-0 against second set of the coach Angela Cull. “It was a good scored 23 points, 12 rebounds, and grabbed fi ve rebounds, three assists, Georgian, 25-17 Humber match, intensity. learning experience for the girls.” four steals. McConnell is averaging and had one crowd-pleasing rejec- and 25-21. which the women Cull said Seneca is a powerhouse 19 points per game. Rookie Aman- tion against the Grizzlies, whose Overall, head lost by fi ve. Gord Williamson’ this year, with their entire team from da Moore came off the bench and leading scorer was Cheiko Moriya- coach Gord Wil- Th e Lords were last season returning plus a few key played big for the struggling Lords. ma with 23 points. liamson was dis- tied one set apiece individual players, but that didn’t “Turnovers was a major factor,” Cull said her team was killed by appointed with in their match against Fanshawe. stop the Lords from battling from Cull said. “We couldn’t score and the number of shots made by Mori- the team’s performance. He felt the Th ey lost the fi rst set 25-23, but start to fi nish. Natasha Th ombs was that was a problem. Our defence yama. men didn’t play as well as they can. came back with an impressive 25- the top scorer of the game with 23 has gotten better but Humber just “Th e ladies played well,” said Cull. “It’s just trying to get the guys 13 win. points for Seneca. came at us.” “Th e only thing that killed us was our mentally focused to play with some Th e next match saw the women Captains Samantha McConnell A battered Lords team then lost 36 turnovers and we didn’t put the intensity,” Williamson said. “(It’s) lose 2-0 to Nipissing. Finally, the and Carly McGhie led the Lords in 61-52 in a close game against the ball in the net. Th e eight players we getting the veterans to focus…for women won 2-0 over Georgian. scoring with double digits. McCon- Georgian Grizzlies on Nov. 10. Inju- had stepped up and played great.” Seneca and Trent,” who are next on “We’re not passing well,” head nell had 15 points, 12 rebounds, four ries continue to plague the Lords as the team’s schedule. coach Stan Marchut said. “We’re go- The Chronicle November 21, 2006 39 SPORTS NEWS Pitcher perfect coach for UOIT

By Steve Parker sity programs.” Chronicle Staff Hockey doesn’t end at his coach- ing job. As DSRR Pitcher views him- Be it participating in sports, going self as kind of a referee, as he is here for a run, working toward his PhD, to enforce the rules. coaching the DC-UOIT women’s “If I’m doing my job eff ectively, extramural hockey team, preparing nobody really notices me,” he said. the Ridgebacks team for OUA varsi- “I’m dealing with problems either ty next year or helping out students, early on or I’m preventing them Gary Pitcher, Director of Student from becoming bigger problems.” Rights and Responsibilities on cam- Th e challenge for Pitcher is main- pus, is a busy man. taining balance between the rights He served as a police offi cer in and the responsibilities of students. Toronto for 29 years. To better describe this he used a When he retired, Pitcher started hockey metaphor. on campus as a teacher as well as “Th e balance of letting people the DSRR. play (rights), versus having to play After helping start the women’s within the rules where people don’t extramural hockey club and be- get hurt (responsibility),” he said. coming head coach, Pitcher gave up Students usually receive three his teaching job but remained on as strikes with Pitcher before be- DSRR. ing ejected from the institution. It He says coaching isn’t like play- doesn’t happen unless absolutely ing, however there are necessary. some similarities be- For every stu- “For every stu- tween coaching and dent I have re- dent I have re- teaching. ‘ moved, I’ve had the “Coaching and play- moved, I’ve had same number of ing the game are simi- the same num- students come to lar but very diff erent, ber of students me and say ‘thank there’s a whole set of you for keeping me skills you need to learn come to me and in school,’” he said. as a coach,” Pitcher say ‘thank you His background said. “Coaching is all in policing is helpful about teaching, lead- for keeping me in with his DSRR re- ing and trying to get school’. ’ sponsibilities, and it the best out of people.” was sports that lead Since he and assis- Gary Pitcher him to police work. tant coach Scott Barker Pitcher has al- Photo by Steve Parker started the team two ways been involved EYES ON THE FUTURE: Gary Pitcher, New coach of the DC-UOIT women’s extramural years ago, Pitcher feels his biggest in sports. hockey team works out the team at the campus ice centre. Along with coaching Pitcher accomplishment is on an academic Growing up in Scarborough, is also active at the local gym, and is currently working towards his PhD. level, converting several players on he played catcher in baseball for a his team to university. while before moving to third base. He says that policing is not easy problems, explained Pitcher. experiences growing up have deter- Goaltender Melissa Scott and He believes his love for sports and you need to have eff ective cop- “If you do your job well in polic- mined who he has become.“I think forwards Cheri Ostroski and Sarah infl uenced his decision to become ing mechanisms to deal with some ing you can go home at the end of you are a product of everything Carter were in college when the a police offi cer.“Women and men parts of the job. the day and say you’ve experienced,” he said. team was started. who have had athletic background “To survive policing you have to ‘I’ve helped that person or this “I think that if I look at who I am, “Th ey were college students and are attracted to policing because of be grounded and have a good sup- person and made a diff erence,’” I’ve been fortunate enough to have a we converted them over to univer- the physical nature of the job,” said port system around you,” Pitcher Pitcher said. good family, good parents and good sity students,” Pitcher said. Pitcher. said.Police see people at their best Pitcher believes experience plays experiences growing up.” “Th ey took the bridging program “Having a sports background is a and worst and that teaches them a role in shaping a person and his and they’ve gone on to take univer- natural fi t to policing.” how to relate to people and solve Watch out for UOIT UOIT is about to launch Th e UOIT Ridgebacks wom- it past the fi rst round, have up- en’s hockey club will be a force to set some of the best clubs in the be reckoned with come fall 2007. league by playing strong defen- Th ey already have the main sive hockey led by hot goalten- its very own lacrosse team component in place to be a ding.Th e Ridgebacks have two championship team.Defence.It’s sturdy goalies who will be in- the single most important detail valuable when they start their letes to play.” some varsity teams like Laurier and that needs to be addressed before varsity season next year.Last, but By Jason Miller Th ere are several players with Western to play practice games. Chronicle Staff reaching a competitive status, be not least, the coaching staff has professional club and Rep lacrosse For more information contact it in the National Hockey League a strong infl uence on the type of experience who have shown inter- [email protected]. If you would like to play fi eld la- or Ontario University Athletics. play a team exhibits. est, including a former national “I think our diffi culty right now is Th e Ridge- Gary crosse for UOIT, then get your gear team player. that we started the team late,” Part- and prepare yourself for the chance backs defence is Pitcher, head Th e fi rst goal is to try to form a low said. solid with Jackie coach of to be a part of the team. club team to play in a intramural “We don’t have a facility or the Th ere are hopes of launching a MacArthur, the Ridge- league on campus, then build on necessary resources. As the word Ashley Lucas Steve backs, likes lacrosse team at UOIT to keep some that foundation. gets out next year we will increase of the province’s and Megan Friel his teams to “We approached our athlete base.” forming a strong Parker play a feisty, top players from We approached the athletic depart- Partlow said things look good Durham Region nucleus.And hard-work- the‘ athletic de- ment because we think so far, as the girls want to play but the goaltending, ing, defen- representing their it is important to have they just need the funds and proper local university in- partment because the backbone of sive style to them involved,” Part- equipment. any defensive squad, consists of frustrate opponents. stead of going off to we think it is im- low said. She said, all they need to start the other schools such Melissa Scott and Carleigh Tag- Th at’s a method that has been portant to have “We are also inter- team is 30 core players. Practices are gart, two sensational netminders. used constantly to by successful as Western or Mc- ested in playing at the held on Wednesdays and Th ursdays Master. them involved. How often in the NHL playoff s defensive squads.With that com- varsity level but that on various fi elds off campus. has an elite team been killed by a ponent established, and players “Women’s fi eld might not happen until “Ken Babcock (Durham College lacrosse is huge in ’ hot goaltender? Last year’s gritty such as Sarah Carter, Chrissy Beth Partlow 2008.” and UOIT athletic director) is very eff ort by the Edmonton Oilers Tereshyn and Hailey Van Seggel- this area,” said Beth To be prepared for positive about a women’s team,” Partlow, UOIT Human Resources would have been wasted had it en leading an off ensive charge, varsity play, Partlow said they are Partlow said. not been for the stellar play of the Ridgebacks are going to be a representative and one of the orga- now doing development practices “He supported our idea of start- nizers. Dwayne Roloson.In previous thorn in the side of all their oppo- at fi elds around the region since ing as a club team and developing years, clubs such as the Calgary nents next year. “For UOIT to off er a lacrosse they don’t have a specifi c fi eld as into a varsity team. Th ey are excited team would increase enrolment Flames and the Anaheim Ducks, yet. about lacrosse and its growth in the who weren’t expected to make and off er somewhere for these ath- Th ey are also planning to invite community.” 40 The Chronicle November 21, 2006 SPORTS NEWS Th e Generals’ new home By Bruce Bolton It’s also going to be a great home for Chronicle Staff the team for many years to come.” Now that the evening is over and After a year and a half of con- the building is open, the team can struction at Bruce and Athol Streets now move in and enjoy their new the wait is over and the Oshawa home, a place to call their own. GM Generals now have a new home. and head coach Brad Selwood is Th e General Motors Centre happy about the new arena and is opened its doors for the fi rst time to enjoying the big move. Gens fans on Nov. 3, when the team “You know, with the fi nishing played the Owen Sound Attack. It touches coming together, the last of was a historic event that showed the doors put up, and windows and what Oshawa and Durham Region so forth, this place is really starting are made of. Th e building was sold to feel like home, and the boys know out (all 5,500 seats and 23 private that as well,” Selwood said. suites) and everyone anticipated the drop of the puck. But the outcome of the game was What the GMC has: not what everyone hoped for as the Gens lost a 9-5 shoot-out. Th e home - 5,500 seats for hockey squad was down early and battled back to make a game out of it, but in - 23 private suites the end came up short. Th e one thing all Gens fans - Upper and lower bowls wanted to see was their young star John Tavares score a goal at the new Photo by Bruce Bolton - Two level restaurant and bar arena, and that is what they got. At 19:32 of the fi rst period Tavares HOME SWEET HOME: On Nov. 3, the Oshawa Generals moved into their new home, the over looking the arena from Clutterbuck and Del Zotto was General Motors Centre in downtown Oshawa. the fi rst ever Gens goal in the new - 6,400 seats for concerts and rink. said. He said it will be a great op- sist. Carroll, in his second year in the ing a hockey game at the local com- other events “It is a world-class building,” Ta- portunity for the young players who OHL had a goal and an assist. munity centre, but now they are vares said. “It is amazing to be in and get to play in the arena for years to “Growing up around here I know watching the Oshawa Generals play - 2,900 parking spaces in play in. I think the team is going to come. “Th e arena feels good. We are it is something this area needed,” in state-of-the-art facility. surrounding areas be really happy here.” just trying to put a great product out Carroll said. “It’s a real nice rink and Among the sold-out audience Generals veteran goaltender on the ice.” I am just happy my family lives near was Gens owner John Davies, who - State-of-the-art scoreboard Carlo DiRienzo got the start, which Also playing in the game from by and could come out and enjoy was excited about the new home for with video made him the fi rst Gens goalie to Owen Sound were two players who this special game.” his club. play at the GMC. are natives of Durham, Wayne Sim- It is what the city needs as it “It is just what Oshawa needed,” Source: General Motors Centre “Th is is a great arena, one of the monds and Marcus Carroll. Sim- brightens up the Oshawa down- Davies said. “You really get the vibe best in junior hockey,” DiRienzo monds had two goals and one as- town core. Fans are no longer see- that you are going to a hockey game. Gens streak comes to an end A Memorial Cup bid

By Bruce Bolton By Bruce Bolton and a bid book/ DVD. So far, the Chronicle Staff Chronicle Staff arena has had its grand opening, the Gens sit in second place in their di- It has been a good couple of More hype, a younger look and a vision and the bid book is growing. games for the Oshawa Generals new arena. Now the Oshawa Gener- “We’re certainly going into this to but after a three-game winning als and their fans are missing just win,” Polonsky said. streak the team gave up a tough one thing, a big event. Th ey could And hopefully they do win. At one to the Peterborough Petes. have that too, with a successful bid least that is what game day & special It was the third home game in for the 2008 Memorial Cup. events co-ordinator for the Oshawa the new building, but the team During February the city will give Generals, Chris White, is pulling for. played like they have been there the Canadian Hockey League com- “Th e new arena is a state-of-the- for years. If it had not been for mittee its proposal to host the tour- art facility and will provide the city Steve Downie and some lucky nament. with the push for the Memorial Cup. bounces, the Generals could have Dr. Gary Polonsky, former Dur- Th e team is also doing better and will easily walked away winners. ham College and UOIT president, prove that we deserve the chance to “Downie had a couple of goals, has put a team together of volun- host the event,” White said. he got one lucky goal off our stick,” teers from the two schools to help Th e Canadian Hockey League said Generals GM and head coach out with the proposal. will award the 10-day, four-team Brad Selwood. “We tried to shut Th e team consists of Durham championship tournament in May that line down but they are a good College and UOIT campus offi cials of 2007. If Oshawa is chosen, it will line, the line that stirs the drink for including: Terry Caputo, executive be host for 2008, when the tourna- them.” He said that even though assistant of fi nance and strategy; ment will mark its 90th anniversary. his team lost the game, they did Donna McFarlane, vice-president By hosting the tournament the something right by generating 55 of communications and marketing; city will be given a face-lift much shots. Marg Greenley, vice-president of like others have after hosting an Th e man in net for the Gens student and employer success; and event like this. Th e Memorial Cup was the same goalie who helped Ralph Aprile, vice-president of facil- tournament is one of the largest an- the team win three in a row, Carlo ities and ancillary services. Th e two nual events in Canada and is broad- DiRienzo. He stopped 24 shots Photo by Bruce Bolton schools, along with General Motors cast nationally. but came up on the short end of Canada and the city of Oshawa are Th e only time the Generals won the stick by having two unlucky PROTECTING THE PUCK: Generals left winger Kris Belan, the groups responsible for the bid the Cup was in 1990. Th e last time bounces go past him. fi ghts off Peterborough defender in the corner. idea. the city of Oshawa held the event “Th is happens. I mean, I am “Our proposal will recommend was in 1987, when there was no always focused, ready to play, but killing trouble in the second but other than that they that the campus be the headquar- such thing as bidding for the tourna- sometimes the other team gets breaks,” DiRienzo said. played a good game. “Th ey (the Petes) cashed their ters for the travelling teams,” Po- ment. Instead Oshawa had to defeat “Th ose are things you cannot control but what I can chances. Every time it bounced off our goaltender lonsky said. “Th e campus has many North Bay Centennials in a supper control I usually take care of. It was a tough loss but we they were there and got the rebound. I do not think we other amenities: arena (for practic- series in order to host the event. will rebound from it.” let down at all.” es), new fi tness centre (which will It will be a special event that will All in all it was another positive weekend for the Th e good news is that the team still sits in second be ready by then), pub, etc.” involve a lot of history, something young Generals, who now know what it takes to win and has a lot more hockey to be played. John Tavares Polonsky said the proposal has the city of Oshawa, the Generals, certain games. and Cal Clutterbuck were announced as Canadian three key elements, which are the Durham College and General Mo- “We had 55 shots,” Selwood said. “Th eir goalten- starters for the Canada-Russia junior series, which new arena, the team’s performance tors know a little bit about. der was the diff erence.” He said the Gens had penalty passes through Oshawa Nov. 27. The Chronicle November 21, 2006 41 SPORTS NEWS NASCAR northbound “NASCAR racing is a popular, By Mike Van Veen growing sport in Canada, enjoyed Chronicle Staff by millions of passionate fans,” Steve O’Donnell, vice-president of racing Boogity boogity boogity NAS- operations for NASCAR, said in a CAR is coming. press release. “Th e NASCAR Cana- But it’s not in the form that many dian Tire Series will help attract new had expected. Canadian fans and competitors and For the past few years specula- bring the excitement of NASCAR tion has circulated about the stock racing to new fans in Canada.” car association bringing a race to a Th e release also said that in ad- Canadian track, either a Nextel Cup dition to becoming the series main or a Busch series race. Insiders said sponsor, Canadian Tire will also be- the race would be held in Montreal come the offi cial automotive retail- while Ontario fans hoped for a race er for NASCAR and off er exclusive at Mosport north of Bowmanville. promotions and in-store programs, Th e rumours began when NAS- including developing a new line of CAR announced in a press release NASCAR products. that it had partnered with Canadian Th e Canadian Tire Series will broadcaster TSN to form NASCAR mirror the current CASCAR se- Canada, a base of operations for the ries and will use many of the same sport in Toronto. tracks and drivers. Peter Gibbons Shortly after that announcement of Uxbridge is one of those drivers came another one, this time from making the switch. Photo by Matt O’Brien Photo by Matt O’Brien the Canadian Association for Stock “Yes, I will be racing in the NAS- Car Auto Racing (CASCAR), that it CAR Canadian Tire series next year,” ALL-CANADIAN: Craig Megill, shortstop ALL-CANADIAN: Adam Sylvestre, left had partnered with NASCAR to in- Gibbons said. He also said he thinks on the Lords baseball team. fi elder on the Lords baseball team. crease fan interest and visibility of the NASCAR name will be benefi - racing in Canada. cial for the sport. “NASCAR’s experience and re- “By having NASCAR involved we sources will strengthen and support hope that it will allow other teams to racing in Canada while establish- obtain sponsorship, which will help Two Lords make ing a foundation for future growth,” our sport grow,” Gibbons said. “Ca- Tony Novotny, president of CAS- nadian Tire and NASCAR are both CAR, said in a press release. huge companies and the combina- Speculation swirled over the tion of the two can bring only posi- summer of 2004 about what the an- tive results. I am looking forward to nouncement meant for stock car 2007 and seeing what’s in store for all-Canadian team racing in Canada. Motorsports in Canada.” Finally, in September, NASCAR As far as Mosport hosting a race, cess over the past two years. Megill fi nished the sea- Canada made the announcement. Priddle said no major changes By Matt O’Brien son with 8 hits, 7 RBIs, and a .235 batting average. Th e Canadian Tire Series will would be necessary to accommo- Chronicle Staff “It’s an honour to be recognized,” Megill said. “It’s consist of 10 to 12 races running date the series. great to see all my hard work the past year has paid from May until October. While the “We’ve invested $6.5 million since 1998.” He also said that one Th e Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball Associa- off and the CIBA is recognizing it.” schedule and list of tracks have not event would be held on the road tion (CIBA) has announced its All Canadian choices Left fi elder, Adam Sylvestre was also honoured been announced, Durham’s Mos- course and one on the oval. Priddle for the 2006 season “dream team”, and for the fi rst with a selection. Sylvestre fi nished with 12 hits, 5 port International Raceway will be is confi dent that the NASCAR name time in history two outstanding Lords players from RBIs, 1 home run, and a .316 batting average through included in the series, according to will bring fans out. the men’s baseball team made the cut. 38 at bats this season. Jerry Priddle, vice-president of Sales “I’m sure you love watching on Shortstop Craig Megill has had a great year with Th e team fi nished in fourth place in the national and Marketing for Mosport. TV, so you’re going to want to come the Lords, and has been necessary to the team’s suc- standings with a conference record of 13-6. “We will be a part of the series,” Priddle said. out and see these guys live.” ‘It’s just a game’: tell that to parents themselves. regulations. “I have parents come to me after games and complain about As the problem continues to grow, Hockey Canada launched Hockey moms and their kids playing time constantly. Everyone gets equal time,” a series of ad campaigns with the slogan, Relax it’s just a game. said McLellan. Both Giammarco and McLellan say that some Th e campaign had multiple commercials all revolving around parents think too hard about their child’s chances of making it over-competitive parents embarrassing their children around dads are getting too to the pros. peers. One commercial had a parent accusing another parent Th e banter that refs and coaches get is harsh. Parents often of cheating by taking steroids for a potato sac race. yell and curse at coaches and refs as if they were watching a McLellan recalls an experience where a parent actually be- excited at the rinks game at home. Th e consequences here aremuch worse. It’s gan to litter the ice after what he thought was a bad call in the about setting a bad example for your children and the young- game. “Th e game was put on hold until the parent was kicked By Mike Gokdag sters playing the game, says Giammarco. out. It was embarrassing,” explains McLellan. Th e real damage Chronicle Staff To reduce the troubles off and on the ice, all games being after an event like that is how the teammates perceive the son played under the Ontario Minor Hockey Association require of the parent. It’s especially hard for young children. As a meaningless house league exhibition game wound an ice convener. Th ese conveners regulate the games as at- Vahe Zakarian is a coach of a competitive peewee team and down, the crazed antics of a parent from the stands littered the tendees. If an incident occurred where there was a serious in- a referee in the Kiwanis Hockey League with the Ontario Mi- ice with garbage and food. Don McLellan, head coach of the jury, or a suspension might be in order, the convener would nor Hockey Association in St. Catharines. Th e kids he coaches Markham Waxers, watched the man scream, yell and curse at have the fi nal say. Th ey also regulate issues off the ice. Con- are only 13-14 years old and the actions of their parents in- refs to the tune of the end-of-game buzzer. veners handle parents who are unsportsmanlike and usually fl uence them greatly. Zakarian remembers countless times Th e increasing pressure on children from parents to do hand them with a warning. “If these warnings pile up the par- parents have come up to him and complained about playing well on the hockey rink has put kids in an unfortunate situa- ent could be banned from future games. Extreme cases will re- time, the positions they play and even the teammates they are tion. Rob Giammarco and Don McLellan have been around sult in an immediate ban,” said Kathy Crystal a convener with lined up with. Zakarian has a 7-year-old child of his own who hockey all their lives. Th ey play, coach and referee for the On- the Oshawa Minor Hockey Association. is in his second year playing hockey and he can already see tario Minor Hockey Association and its house league affi liates Th e Oshawa association also has a parent council, where the amount of pressure some parents are putting on their kids. in Markham. And it’s no surprise they’ve been through a lot parents can become active within the league and help prevent “Th ere is nothing wrong about being excited about watching over the course of those years. Many parents daydream more future incidents. Th rough the council parents interact with your kids play.” But McLellan, Giammarco and Zakarian all about their children making it to the NHL than the children league offi cials to get a better understanding of policies and say some parents are pushing it a little too hard. 42 The Chronicle November 21, 2006

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