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Volume 20 Thursday, April 16, 1992 Number 29

Library scrap paper tells all

Personal student information has shown up in the library just months after an earlier privacy scandal.

They should not be for public dis- Sheri Williams, also a Humber employees emphasizing the need Dean of Applied and Creative by Kim Cavanaugh tribution," said Library Director student, said she was with DeBono for heightened awareness in regard Arts, Carl Eriksen, said, "I'm Confidential student and faculty Vihari Hivale, when presented on both occasions and had noticed to confidential student informa- quite shocked to see papers like reports that include Social Insur- with documents found by Coven on the papers herself on several recent tion. "We're doing all that we can. this being made available in view incidents of this kind. I ance numbers, student numbers, the library's third floor. His answer visits to the library. 1 do believe this was an honest of recent we're being especially names, programs and campus loca- also came in response to students' Hivale immediately began to error. I hope the division will be know that . tions, have been used in scrap pap- allegations that a librarian had take steps to rectify the situation, more conscientious in the future," careful with er boxes at the North Campus lib- already been informed about the and said he had not been informed said Casson. Eriksen's division along rary. issue, but had done nothing about of any such problem by his staff. Bill Pitman, director of Reg- the Human Studies division were transcripts that Despite the recent scandal over it. However, System Librarian Lynne istration and Records, said that a responsible for the into note- transcripts that were made into Sandra DeBono, a second-year Bentley admitted it had occured process has been put in place to ended up being made notepads. Delinquent Borrowers Business student said, "1 noticed before prevent this problem from hapf)en- pads. to sure Reports have been put out for stu- about a month or so ago that there "It was negligent for the papers ing. It simply involves the collect- Hivale promised make dents to use as scribble paper. The were papers with private informa- to have been put there. We will ing and storing by each division of that all papers of a confidential or reports were originally intended to tion about students on them in the have to monitor more carefully sensitive materials until they can sensitive nature that have already used will be collected and be used by library staff as lists to (scrap) boxes. 1 told one of the what goes in the boxes in the future be shredded. "But I believe that to been the week. He also follow up on students and faculty librarians and she said it was a mis- to make sure this does not happen mandate to other divisions exactly shredded within with overdue books. take and that she would have them again," Bentley said. what they can and can not do, said he intends to carry through process a weekly "This should not be happening, removed. Then I found two piles Martha Casson, registrar, said would not be something kindly re- with this on they should have been shredded. there again last week." that a communique was sent to all ceived," said Pitman. basis. ' "

Page 2 Thursday, April 16, 1992 Coven MADD forum reveals scary facts

MADD repeated, "It didn't have April 16. "We want to make sure at Collingwood Collegiate Institute Inspector Fordham said this can hy Rick Black . ' to happen our students make it back here two years ago, and it had a pro- be attributed to the pnjsitive effects and Meredith Gardner When Hatherley 's grandaughter safely in the fall," said McKenzie. found impact on her and her that MADD and programs like it One half of all Canadians will be was killed in 1983, the drunk driv- William Fordham, of the Metro- friends. have had. He said the 16 to 24 age involyed in an accident involving er received the stiffest possible politan Toronto Police Central "We just couldn't forget that group has seen the most dramatic an imf)aired driver, according to sentence at the time — four years. Traffic Unit, told the crowd that picture of the baby in the coffin," decrease in impaired driving the Toronto President of Mothers Within two years he was out on over 2, OCX) Canadians will be kil- she said. Her friends now check deaths. The biggest threat now Against Drunk Driving (MADD), parole and facing another impaired led by drunk drivers this year. their car keys with the host at par- comes from the 25 to 39 age group. Dave King. charge. In a question and answer session ties, and the host stays sober and after King brought his message closer Dave King is furious at the sys- the presentation, many stu- controls the situation. King is hoping to reach older to students night dents affirmed Humber Tuesday tem that allowed the man who kil- they do not drink Statistics show that impaired audiences next year by speaking to with MADD's Closer to Home pre- led his son and daughter-in-law to and drive, and they use the desig- driving arrests have been reduced groups like the Industrial Accident sentation. Metropolitan Toronto receive only a four-and-a-half year nated driver system. Jennifer Col- in Ontario, from 10,000'per year in Prevention Association and service Police also raised awareness of the sentence. He compared it to a five lins told King she heard him speak the mid-'80s to 4,500 in 1991. clubs. potentially tragic impact of im- year sentence recently issued to an paired driving by parking a car extortionist. smashed by a drunk driver on the "It's called criminal justice be- residence lawn. cause it's designed to help the cri- Smashed cars, bloodstained minals," King said angrily, "there pavement, a sole from a cowboy are no victims rights." He believes Nightmare for victim boot thrown from a wrecked car that the streets will not be free of onto a train track. These stark im- drunk drivers until penalties for what you're trying to say, and that you are right, ages, presented in a slide show, impaired driving are increased. by Lisa Dunn and they are just trying to shake you up, " she said. were a haunting contrast to the "MADD has four functions," Walking across the street became a nightmare for Aldridge is bitter that the drunk driver who hit her smiling, youthful faces of the vic- said King, "education, public Wendy Aldridge after she was hit by a drunk driver is not behind bars. "He took so much away from tims of drunk driving accidents. awareness, lobbying (for longer on Nov. 17, 1990. me. I was so angry when it happened. I wanted to be The most painful picture was prison sentences), and victim sup- Aldridge, a 19-year-old Humber College stu- in school; I didn't want to be stuck in the hospital. that of a 22-month-old child in a port. All are needed to reduce im- dent, broke the fibula and tibia bones in her right tiny coffin. The grandmother of the paired driving in Ontario." Aldridge thinks MADD is doing some positive leg, a bone in her right arm, and her pubic bone. She child, Ginny Hatherley, spoke to Residence Life Coordinator woric. "It's good they're trying to raise awareness was in the hospital for ten days, missed eight weeks about 70 students at Humber' s resi- Loretta McKenzie invited MADD about it (drunk driving). Someone needs to lobby of school, and was on crutches for five months. dence about her family's ordeal. In to Humber to tie in with the See for the rights of victims." But more damaging was the psychological her speech, the Vice-President of You In September pub at Caps on Almost a year-and-a-half after the accident, trauma. Aldridge, now 22, is still feeling the effects of the "For the longest time, I had trouble walking accident. In May, she will return to the hospital to across streets," she said. "1 would make people have a pin removed from her leg and a plate re- walk on both sides of me. I won't walk where moved from her arm. Doctors have told her she may there's not a crosswalk." be left with a limp. Aldridge attended Mothers Against Drunk Driv- ers' (MADD) "Closer to Home" presentation at Aldridge has also had trouble interacting with her Humber residence Tuesday. She agrees with Dave friends. "For the longest time, I couldn't stand King, president of MADD, that the justice system being around people who were drinking. It just does not work for victims of impaired drivers. scared me so much, to see people getting so out of The justice system seems cold, said Aldridge. At control." the preliminary trial, the defence lawyer of the man Aldridge is now awaiting the trial . Asked about who hit her "tried to make me say I had run out in the driver, she said, "I just want him to feel sorry front of the car. I was almost in tears. You know for what he has done!"

PR students raise money to send needy kids to camp

back. " It costs about $600 to send around classes," said Metcalf. by Sean O'Connell just one youngster to camp. Most students were new to the fun- Twenty-three disadvantaged About 35 PR certificate students draising game, but Metcalf said children will be going to Moore- participated in numerous events in that "that did not dissuade us." lands Camp this summer because an attempt to raise funds for the She added that "we may have been

TONIGHT... of the fundraising efforts of Public camp. Students walked the streets a little overwhelmed at first, but I Relations students. of Toronto collecting donations, credit hard work% imagination and Last Monday morning, Nancy held raffles, solicited corporations, a little bit of luck to our success." Metcalf, chair of the fundraising and organized a casino night. They Moorelands Camp, located near committee, presented camp Direc- held a benefit bash at Toronto's Dorset, Ont. offers children from ALL tor Peter Batson with a cheque for Shark Club, canvassed nights at disadvantaged families an oppor- $14,036. Batson, who challenged the college, and even played tunity to get off the streets and en- other schools to match this musical chairs in Caps. All events, joy some relief from the city. Not

amount, was overwhelmed. held between February 15th to only does it offer kids a fun-filled REQUEST "We had to cut out 60 kids be- February 22nd, took about 6 weeks vacation, it's also a chance for cause of budget cuts," said Bat- to organize. them to develop life skills and self DANCE son, "but now we've got 23 "It was so hard planning it self-esteem. PUB Awards honor excellence which were presented at the first Montgomery Graham, and Dean by Tanis Furger annual Athletic Celebration, held Stone, provided instrumental en-

, Brin- Humber honored excellence in on April 1 were re-presented. All- tertainment. Comedian Steve Canadian awards were given to der, who appears on CITY-TV 's FREE UNTIL 9 P.M. all areas of the college at the ninth annual Student Life Appreciation Colleen Gray, Denice Cummings, Breakfast Television, also enter- STUDENTS $2 GUESTS $4 banquet held on April 9. Denise Perrier, and Fitzroy Light- tained the crowd. The meal was body. The Female Athlete of the catered by Food Services. I.D. REQUIRED About 130 people, from the va- Year was Denice Cummings and Other Student Life Awards win- rious Humber campuses, attended the Male Athlete of the Year was ners were Debbie McKnight, a Re- the ceremony at which 10 Student Patrick Rhodd. habilitation Worker student from Life Awards were presented. The Lakeshore; Janet Bowmiester and awards are given to people who The Canadian National team was Lisa Thomson, both nursing stu- have contributed to student life Women's Basketball plaque to wish dents at North campus; Kenneth beyond their roles as students, staff also honored with a Olym- Post, a Film and Television in- or faculty. them the best of luck at the structor at North; Glenn Gowan, an pics in Spain. The team has been There were 1 9 people nominated Upgrading student at training at Humber. Academic for the awards. Level 3-4, Brian Stephen, and "This is the highlight of the great. 1 was hoping for it." Christopher Fowlow. Academic "It's academic year," said Humber said recipient Dana Case, a Hotel Upgrading students at Level 2. all CLINIC President. Robert Gordon. "We INCOME TAX and Restaurant student from North from Kcelcsdale; Diana Dawson, a appreciate your efforts and support campus and Director of Academic " Recreation Leadership student AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS of student life at Humber Concems for the Students' Asso- from North; Shanni^n (lalbraith. a UNTIL THE END OF APRIL ciation Council. "This is not just Highlights of the evenmg in Travel and Tourism student at

for me, it gt^s to (other) students eluded a slide presentation put on North, won the Athletic Academic too, for giving me the chance to do by Humber AV Graphic students, Achievement Award, for the varsi- this" Peter Bolkovic and Peter Paryniuk ty athlete who achieves excellence Some ot the athletic awards Music students. Corv Pioveson, in academics ' —

Coven Thursday, April 16, 1992 Page 3 More obstacles for women Courses dropped

tant Program is also under scru- by Ricardo Brathwaile in need of work training tiny, because as hospitals turn Humber is dropping weaker more of their attention toward meet current job demands. She said applicants must first be courses in favor of more popular community care, what students by Pat Garcia She said there are programs accepted by the college, then they and successful ones in an attempt learn in the program does not pro- There is a noticeable trend of being offered to women through are screened by the CEIC to deter- to adapt to changing times, says vide maximum employment desperation among women as they community colleges such as Num- mine whether they should continue Vice-President of Instruction opportunities. face more obstacles to acquiring ber which focu| on women in receiving benefits while taking a Richard Hook. Hook said the new age of educa- needed training, according trades and technology, secretarial course. tion has a very specific goal. badly Humber's educational depart- to an official at the Women's Em- training and working skills. There is a program called "Program introductions are ment is dropping certain courses to Counselling Center. support and encourage Women In New Roles (WinNR) targeted toward international prog- ployment "We make room for a greater range of

women in any program . . . there is a for those who have been receiving "Lots of women seeking train- choice. rams, such as the German interna- program on understanding what social assistance for a number of ing have been disillusioned and First, Humber dropped a num- tional business program." the trades are all about, and we years and are ready to re-enter the given up, mainly because govern- ber of apprenticeships, including Programs offered to finiversity offer preparatory training for the work force. ment sponsored training is now hairdressing and some post- graduates and people with a lot of mechanical and electrical construc- The WinNR program focuses on only available to unemployment secondary programs. Each deci- workforce experience are also tion trades to women and other building self-confidence and up- insurance recipients, which leaves sion was made based upon two being scrutinized. Hook sees the , ' target groups," said Humber's grading dormant academic skills, out a large population of women criteria: "Interest among students colleges giving more attention to Associate Registrar, Sue Hun- Brunelle said. said Lynn Culloten, a counsellor at or prospective students and the em- essential skills for the workplace. wicks. "Whenever women see an ad the Women's Employment Center. ployment history of the graduates He stressed the importance of Hunwicks said women made up for training they are phoning with- Culloten blames the lack of in the course," said Hook. "They "verbal and written communica- ab6ut two-thirds of the preparatory out being clear on what suits their programs on the recession which probably are the two^-most impor- tions, problem solving, and being training class which started in needs," said Culloten. "Clearly has forced the provincial govern- tant aspects." November 1991 and ends May 8, most women aren't looking to the able to work effectively within a to cut back. ment 1992. non-traditional occupations." Two programs on the chopping team." Suzanne Brunelle of Canada Brunelle conceded that women She sees a problem in the educa- block are Retail Floriculture and Hook said part-time students Employment and Immigration who previously wanted to take a tion system which creates barriers Registered Nursing Assistant. For will be the trend for at least the next (CElC), said the government used course could be placed in training and gender stereotyping and said, the Floriculture program, a target 20 years. ' 'The pressure on the col- to offer courses in English as a but now only those persons receiv- "There is still not enough oppor- number of students has been set for lege will be to make every hour " Second Language but there has ing unemployment insurance axe tunity and access for women to next year. If the appropriate num- count educationally." been a shift to technical courses to eligible to apply. move into the technical areas." ber of students isn't met, the col- Hook also said the future will lege could suspend the program," challenge college Deans. "It be- Hook said. comes a challenge for them to set Banks could take over The Registered Nursing Assis- their academic priorities," he said. greater loan responsibility P"^^te info easy to get fHDSsibility of giving the wrong per- ^byby Kim Cavanaugh^Cavanaugh son information. In order to avoid ... "I ,^.,^,„ new financing arrangements .. mean one student went to the b\by Rick Cordelia i™^„„ ..,:ii u„ „„i,„j.5„u :_ .u. ri,i„„^„c^i i^er-.^if „...j TranscriDts,Transcripts, timetableVandtimetables and line-ups, however, this is what we lenders will be asked to share in the Orlando School of Golf . . . students other private information about may have done," said Carl Erik- The federal government will be risks and costs of defaults," states can get loans to go outside Humber students are accessible by sen, dean of Applied and Creative negotiating with the Canadian the budget. Canada." someone other than the individual, Arts. Banking Association (CBA) in an But the banks will be asking for Financial institutions will also without identification. "As far as I'm concerned this is effort to make financial institutions something in return. "The way the be looking to eliminate a certain entirely inappropriate and I will see more responsible for Canada Stu- loans are handled right now is very Divisions within the college will number of "unnecessary costs" if that it's corrected. But students are dent Loans. inefficient," said Barb Amsdeen, accept, without I.D., the word of they are more involved in the pro- going to have to be aware that in "We have lots of questions ab- director of Financial Affairs for the anyone with knowledge of a stu- cess. order to protect their privacy, lines out the implications of what they Canadian Bankers Association. dent's name and number. The indi- One solution, may be a little longer." are working out," said David Side- "At certain times the way the according to vidual can then obtain a printed Amsdeen, is to eliminate the leng- Martha Casson, registrar, said bottom, chairman of the Ontario interest rate is calculated does not transcript or timetable. thy mailing process the Registrar's office always re- Association of Student Financial reflect the funding cost and admi- which occurs when a student "We work on an honor system quires identification from someone Aid Administrators. nistrative work," said Amsdeen. who cannot meet here. don't ask for payments applies for We I.D. be- requesting information about a stu- Both sides agree the student In addition to the "corrected" "interest re- cause the line-ups lief." She said branch would be too dent's file. loans program, which is about interest rate charges, Amsdeen managers long," said Manager of the School "We will not hand over any stu- $935 million in debt because should be given more responsibil- of said abuses of the loan system are of ity in making decisions. Business Nancy Pearce. dent information without first defaulted loans, is in need of an another concern. "Maybe we should." sure that person overhaul. checking to make "We want students getting a Amsdeen is hopeful negotiations A person does not need to pre- has identification," she said. The federal government made a (solid) education so they can repay will begin soon, but added, sent any I.D. to prove who he or The Divisions say that they are commitment to improving the sys- their loans," said Amsdeen. She is "We've been trying to get changes anyone outside of tem for next year's she is to the person behind the not aware of proposed concerned about the practice of since 1964 ... there's a certain frus- counter. Humber who has gained access to annual budget. lending money to students who tration (because) there's a way to ' 'We have tried to provide a ser- student transcripts or timetables "The government will be nego- study at "questionable" institu- make more money with less vice to students. We recognize the this way. tiating with financial institutions. tions. work." Humber may swap Arboretum land

by Don Jackson

The college has begun the process of making a land trade involving the Arboretum, said arboretum director Stephen Bods- ^orth.

The deal involves an 1 8-acre plot of land the Arboretum current- ly rents from the college and hopes to acquire in exchange for property elsewhere. "The college is prepared to deed the area in question to the MAP OF THE Arboretum Management Conmiittee in exchange for an appropri- HUMBER ate cost of buildable land north of North Campus, between High- ARBORETUM ways 50 and 4(X), and south of Highway 9," said Bodsworth. The college already owns about 100 acres north-east of North campus. The land the college is looking at trading is a composite of two sections of the Arboretum: the Dunington Grubb G^en and the Woodlot. The Arboretum is owned and managed by four agencies; the Metro Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (M.T.R.C.A.), Humber College, the Municipality of Metro Toronto and the City of Etobicoke. "The college wears two hats," said Bodsworth, referring to the unusual situation Humber is in by having interests on both sides of the land deal. Bodsworth said there won't be any noticeable changes to the

land regardless of who owns it. He said the maintenance and landsc^ing will remain the same.

The arboretum wants to own the land so it can plan for the future. "When you're talking about an arboretum, you're taking about time frames of 25, 50, 75, 100 years ... We are looking to the future. "It will probably be nine months to a year until everything's signed and sealed," said Bodsworth.

He said the number of government agencies involved is re- sponsible for the length of negotiations. "It's very rare to see so many government agencies working together," he said. Pafe 4 Thursday, April 16, 1992 Coven EDITORIAL

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EditofS-in-chief Coven Thursday, April 16, 1992 Page 5 INSIGHT Lack of underground press still waiting lung Child for a sign of student apathy?

Humber instructor looks to the U.S. for donor "We never made any pMjsitive plugs for SAC," said Winlaw. "We won't be taking ownership of the bill ^v Peter Joedicke The Voice wrote about every- by Kevin Connor since it was a Liberal-sponsored (one)," said For several years, Humber has thing from politics to beer-making The lack of an organ donation law in Ontario Bruce Skeaff, Lankin's Communications officer. been devoid of any underground or and marijuana growing tips, to off- has sent Humber Journalism instructor Judy Mar- Because laws in the U.S. advocate donation, alternative press, due chiefly to the-wall comics, such as Cadaver Martin said the chances of Nicholas receiving tin looking to the United States for her son's lung student apathy. Man. transplant. lungs are better in the U.S. This is no major revelation. "It was often printed late at Approval from the Ministry of is Nicholas Martin, 9, has end-stage emphysema Health needed Looking at the patfietic turnout night in a drunken stupor at the last and has been waiting longer than any other child for out-of-country OHIP coverage. The forms (literally a handful of students) of minute," he said. in North America for a lung transplant. had to originate from Nicholas' physician. Dr. number's 1991 Gulf War protest, The Voice started mainly due to He has been listed for 20 months with the Riccardo Superina, director of the Transplant and the six percent of students who boredom with Coven'^ format, Program at Toronto's Multiple Organ Retrieval and Exchange Program Hospital for Sick Children. voted in the S.A.C. elections this boredom with student life, and just of Ontario (MORE), a network which helps find Superina filed the forms, but said, "Having year, it would certainly seem this plain rebelliousness. organ donations. patients go to the States is disturbing because it's college has no spirit. "It was a creative outlet for a However, Canadian patients may end up wait- underminding Canada's transplant program." feel Some that this apathy flows group that was bored with the sta- ing longer than their American counterparts. Once the Ministry received the forms, Martin from our social and political cul- tus quo. We tried to be socially told to Wanda Bond, director of communications for was they needed make a policy decision ture. conscious, left of center. It was a the United Network of Organ Sharing in the Un- and find out if the expertise existed in the States. "It's a lack of political spirit, lot of fun," said Winlaw. ited States (UNOS) said, "We have federal Re- "Instead of making policy decisions they and part of it is a lack of political The paper had a circulation of quired Request laws which make hospitals ask for should judge the case on its own merit," Martin sodiistication, given that a lot of about 4,000, and by its second year voluntary organ donations from brain-dead pa- said. "How many thousands of kids do they have students are not critical consumers had achieved a cult following. In wanting to go to the states for tient's next of kin . . . our longest wait for a pediat- lungs? One." of media - they get fed certain their third year. The Voice wanted ric lung transplant has been seven months." An assessment at the transplant center of Pitt- views and they swallow it. At pre- to get away from S.A.C. and tried Ontario, on the other hand, has a regulation but sburgh's Hospital for Sick Children lead to sent there is a very high level of to establish independent funding. Nicholas no law. Regulation 518 of the Ontario Hospitals being added to the UNOS waiting list. dislike for politicians, and it's kind It resulted in the paper's collapse. Act merely requires hospitals put into effect proc- The U.S. hospital has performed 16 pediatric of ironic that at the same time we Paul Russell, a Features Editor edures to identify and approach the potential lung transplants. are not getting involved," said at the The Brampton Guardian donor's family. Lynn Cipriani, transplant co-ordinator of the Sociology and Humanities instruc- said: "It was more of a creative Francis Lankin, Ontario's Minister of Health, Pittsburgh hospital said, "Before Required Re- tor John Steckley. thing than rebellious. Being one of quest, families commissioned MORE to review the status of who were generous (enough) to In years past, Humber has seen the co-editors 1 found it a well Regulation 518. donate organs were not made aware that lungs several alternative newspapers. rounded newspaper experience that The resulting report said, "Physicians are the could be donated as well. It's been a real issue Some have simply been malicious, 1 couldn't have received through key players but not always the key participants with lungs." or racist rants, but many have con- traditional print." because there is a lack of financial incentive to "Required Request is a start but we need to do tained some relevant views, In the mid-80s Humber's jour- participate in donor maintenance ... 36 hospitals more," said the Executive Director of Pitt- number's first independent pub- nalism students annually published have expressed resentment at having to establish sburgh's Transplant Center, Brian Broziak. lication was a short-lived tabloid SLOVEN, an obvious parody of procedures which they never expect to use." "What we need to do now is intensify our called Chameleon which was run Coven. Coven's Techinical advi- Last November, Dr. Jim Henderson, MPP for efforts for public education, and I mean grade by journalism students. Chame- sor, Don Stevens said "It was spot- Etobicoke-Humber introduced a private mem- schools. Children are very impressionable. If we leon appeared a couple of years ty. It wasn't done every year, ber's bill at Queen's Park for Required Request can give them a true picture of donation and make before Humber' s longest running mainly because their funding was law. But it won't have an easy time passing them not fear donation, it may have an impact on underground tabloid. The Humber completely independent. I really through the legislature. their parents." Student Voice. don't know how they did it." The Voice, first published in The spirit of underground, or 1981 , was run by four or five stu- alternative press is far from dead in dents. Ken Winlaw, editor of The others areas of the city. Toronto's Bloor West Villager (a west Toron- universities abound with dozens of to newspaper), and currrently a such newspapers. So to any of you Letter journalism instructor at Humber, GM slammed by students who wish to voice your was one of the people behind it. A opinions — where there is a will Re: End the silence (March bi-weekly publication, the paper there is a way. With the innova- 19) by Terry Auciello. received of its funding from tions in printing technology in the Record reviews are intended animal activists S.A.C, which acquired the funds past decade, there must be a multi- to inform the music-buying from the Canadian University tude of old printing equipment to public of the latest works of Press. lab was shut down by the U . S . gov- be had. artists with which they may be by Peter Joedicke ernment in 1985. reasonably familiar. General Motors Corporation has P.E.T.A. claims the U.S. De- Any borderline fan will most admitted to killing almost 19,000 partment of Agriculture cited 74 likely be influenced by the com- Earth Week snubbed animals in tests in the last 10 years deficiencies in G.M.'s lab on a ments and phrases written; and has no plans to discontinue the single day. Conscious animals words used in the wrong con- by Paul Briggs use of them in safety tests in the watched others being injured, re- text false promote awareness next is Earth Week? United States, according to a re- searchers smoked and played rock Did you know week prejudice. and dire straits, our goveminent has cently released article published by music during brain surgeries, and In these tinws of environmental Henry Rollins has been and to the public of events which have been planned to People for the Ethical Treatment of mocked and swore at the injured failed inform still is one of the most prolific Animals (P.E.T.A.). animals. nmk the official w»^ of our environn^nt. songwriters, authors and poets the This Washington-based orga- Earth Week's major goal is to make the public aware of of the underground culture. consequences of ecological irresponsibility and show us methods nization, also claims G.M. is the Some of these animals will stay This review suggests the writer only car manufacturer that uses alive a further seven days. The of improving the environment knows little of Rollins' back- Granted, fiscal restraint, there may be olher issues the animals in safety tests. "That is U.S. government does not require under ground and the messages he important than the environment. But to simply not true. P.E.T.A. is spew- any of these experiments to be government deems more tries to convey to his audience. It raises questions about ing a lot of unsupported rhetoric," done. ignore it altogether is disheartening. For example, the reference to with environmental said Stew Low, manager of Exter- inconsistent government policies when dealing the Black Flag lyrics "Drink! issues. nal Relations for G.M. 's Oshawa "We don't like to do it, but in Drink! Drive! Kill!" was com- it is not the government's responsibility to spend the headquarters. some circumstances it's necessary. Some say pletely misinterpreted. the Both to Earth Week. If you are one of these people, let "Almost all car manufacturers There is a point where computer money promote song and the video for the track asic you this: Is government not defined as an entity designed for have been involved in animal test- technology just can't cut it and we me were intended to (show) con- its a representative decision-maker on ing at some time, usually through have to use living subjects. We the welfare of people and as tempt for those who threaten the its people? outside contracting. This is a very feel, based on the scientific know- behalf of lives of others by getting drunk an urban landfill complex issue and there are no ledge we have acquired, and subs- And are issues like a depleting ozone layer, and then getting behind the issues affect us all in one easy answers," he said. quently the lives that have been crisis, and smog-ridden cities, not which wheel. writer it The made way or another? P.E.T.A. says they have ex- saved, it was worth it," said Low. that appear Rollins was promot- if not for our posed G.M.'s use of painful im- Leaders must take steps to alleviate the problems — ing the action instead of conde- planet, then for the welfare of its people. pact experiments on animals "We jvill advance our know- mning it. (essentially using them as crash Furthermore, what Black ledge to save human lives. We get test dummies) to heighten public singled out on a lot of issues be- Flag had to say in 1 984 has little awareness and hopefully put a stop cause are involved in massive to do with anything the Rollins we to this type of testing. testing. We are the largest automo- GRADS & STUDENTS Band has done, as (they are) SUMMER JOB NOW! The recent P.E.T.A. report tive manufacturers and we have a PLAN YOUR CAREER OR completely different lineups Have Fun — Realize Success claims the company has used large public image," he added. 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Page 6 Thursday, April 16, 1992 Coven LIFESTYLE

Singing for their supper ... literally

ium. Their only form of income is rock stars." by Elesia Skeene "They (street musicians) per- pocket change that is thrown into The TTC holds street musician Randy Renalds, who plays the bag- sisted, so we have quality musi- pipes. This recession will see many musicboxes by passerbys and sub- auditions every August at "Trying to get a job playing Harbour- cians playing in our stations," he the graduates looking for career oppor- way patrons. front. "The purpose of the street bagpipes is a little difficult said. these days." tunities but Toronto's street musi- "There are close to 80,000 peo- musician program is to ensure that "The current economic climate Renalds cians give the term "pounding the ple going through the Dundas sta- we have quality performers in the added he has played all , ' has street musicians crowding the over Canada, but said pavement'', a whole new tion a day ' said the Toronto Tran- subway stations," said Peczeniuk. Toronto and subway stations everyday, I get ab- Vancouver meaning. sit Commission's (TTC) Super- Prior to 1979, the TTC had a are the best cities so out a half a dozen phone calls on a far. "I enjoy being Many street musicians use a visor of Communications, Albert number of musicians performing in my own boss daily basis from musicians that downtown sidewalk as their stage the and the government has Peczeniuk. "Street musicians play subway stations even though it no idea have been on stage performances or a subway station as their auditor- in front of more people than most was against the TTC how much I'm making." by-law. and clubs, "said Peczeniuk. Renalds and his partner are a "Some of these people are quite travelling bagpipe duet who both desperate and are willing to per- support their families as street form anywhere." musicians. "I have to learn how to Flutist Keith Gerrard is one of spend every dollar twice some- the street musicians who plays to times three times," said Renalds. his audience at the TTC's Dundas "I never knew how far loonies station. "People may not have could stretch. It's difficult some- enough money to buy things but times, but I get by. they're very generous in sharing there are street musi- what they have," he said. But some plenty more Gerrard wouldn't disclose how cians who are making a nickels dimes. much he makes as a full-time street than few and musician, but he did say he has The Lost Dakota's, The Bour- been a street performer for almost bon Tabernacle Choir, and The eight years. Barenaked Ladies started out on Once street musicians are the streets of Ontario. chosen by the TTC, they are issued "The Lost Dakota's made the a permit where they are allowed to transition from the subways and play in designated stations. But if streets to putting out a really good someone were to perform without a CD," said CFNY's Streets of permit, they are either fined or re- Ontario host, Hal Harbour. "You moved from the premises. can sometimes catch members of Some musicians are so desperate The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir on they are willing to risk the c+iance Queen Street." of being caught. "Right now I'm Harbour also added that there unemployed and this is my only are a lot of people who play on the form of income, I use the money to street for living help me get through school," said a and there are others who it for guitarist Doug Westove. "I'm not do enjoyment. starving but I'm not exactly thriv- Harbour sometimes performs ' ing either. with street musician Ron Parks on Unfortunately, the TTC can't Spadina Ave. "It's great fun to accommadate everyone, so many have people stop, and we usually street musicians resort to places encourage people to get into like the St. Lawrence Market, Har- it, "said Harbour. "We give out bourfront, and Yorkville. little wooden clackers and shakers The to get a little street jam happening USnCing in the street— street musicians are more common sight on the streets of Toronto than comer of Yonge and Bloor at Humber. Musicians is a popular spot with many street for 30 seconds or two minutes and can be found in subways and street corners, entertaining people with their musical musicians. "I make about $90 a they throw some coins in our box prowess. The Shuffle Demons played on Humber's streets last year. day performing out here, "said and move on," said Harbour. ISA provides support for students away from home formation Systems student from by Paul Briggs St. Vincent, said she doesn't see Over 200 international students the ISA as a service to capitalize have found a "home away from on. home" at Humber College, with "I generally don't look at it as a the help of the International Stu- provider," said Judy Matadial, a dents' Association (ISA). Computer Information Systems Through social gatherings, plan- student from St. Vincent. "I just ned events, and weekly meetings, think it's more like a buddy system the ISA has made cultural adjust- where you see a friendly face from ments easier for students from such the Caribbean. You meet in the hall countries as China, Australia and and chit-chat in local dialect. the Caribbean islands. "Mostly, they (the ISA) are here Francis Madhosingh, president to make the cultural shock less im- of the ISA, said he thinks the ISA pacting." serves a greater purpose. "The role Humber recognized the need for of the International Students' such a meeting place for interna- Association is mainly getting peo- tional students early on because of ple together, adapting people — cultural adjustments. To this day. anything we can help out with, in- assisting in the adaptation to Cana- ternational students especially," da remains the single most impor- he said. tant purpose of the ISA. "Whether it be political, social, Under Madhosingh's lead, the partying, - anything we want ISA is becoming involved in more adaptation and we want people to elaborate projects. On March 25, know that we are there for them, no the group hosted an International matter vyhat their needs are," said Exposition Day at Humber which Madhosingh. The Sound of Music — The sounds of music performed by the Afro-Caribbean Club welcomed foreign dignitaries to In a letter (ACC) filled the air during last week's opening ceremonies for Humber's anniversary. to its members, the display their national cultures. 25th ACC's ISA listed services, such as up- Other activities like roller skating Chorale performed a medley of songs to keep the audience dancing. A poetry reading by Vernal dated international newsletters, and dances make up a busy sche- Banton, the choir director, and a dance recital by first-year Radio Broadcasting student Melanle data fact sheets on countries, dis- dule for international students to Brown, rounded off the presentation that entertained the audience with velvet tones, Caribbean counts at selected stores, social take part in. adjustment fiare and poetic meaning. to Canadian lifestyle "We arc a very active group and culture and other activities now and we are getting more and voted on by members. more active Hopefully, this trend Judy Maldial. a Computer In- will continue, " said Madhosingh .

Coven Thursday, April 16, 1992 Page 7 Early warning signs detect eating disorders from depression, social withdraw!, by Teresa Savile and vomiting — all symptons

Her name is Jane. She has a which Jane has. problem but lives in constant de- If you have a friend who is anorexia or buli- nial. <^ showing signs of Jane weighs about 105 lbs but mia then you should help them get thinks she is overweight. In one help, said Jones. sitting, "jane eats about 5,000 Tbe-Nattonal Eating Disorder calories, enough food to feed her information centre recommended a entire family. few ways to deal vith the problem. Later she goes to the bathroom They said to be patient and encour- and makes herself vomit. age them to seek professional help. Jane, whose identity can not be People dealing with others who are revealed, won't admit it but she has suffering from bulimia or anorexia a disease called bulimia that could should expect some denial but kill her. should not lay any blame. The cen- "Anorexics and bulimics are tre stressed that people leam about pre-occupied about their weight. the disease and understand it so They envision themselves as being they can cope with the situation. fat and are discontent with their ' 'The fjerson can go to the health body image," said Marg Ann centre or to counselling for help," Jones, a registered nurse at the said Jones. "The health centre will Health Centre. recommend a clinic for them." FILE PHOTO Bulimia is characterized by an There are many clinics available Nutrition nO'llO S — Humber's new nutrition pilot project enforces the notion of healthy food for fol- in Toronto such as the eating dis- insatiable craving food choices. Chocolates, fatty foods and foods high in empty calories are included on the list of unhealthy order at The Toronto Hos- lowed by purging, such as self- program foods. induced vomiting and using laxa- pital. The program helps stabilize tives. Anorexia nervosa is a dis- eating behaviors and lasts about order where the person refuses to two to four months. Healthy eating more popular eat for a long period of time The highest risk group for eating Over time society has developed disorders are young women, said choose for our bodies," he said. He said they have made some cultural obsession with weight Jones. by Jennifer Muir a There, are 20 different subjects changes on the request of students. which causes a high number of Other high risk groups are dan- The recent launch of a nutrition featurecl in the pamphlets which One suggestion was selling one per people with eating disorders. cers, models, girls from 12-25, awareness program by college cover a wide variety of food and cent milk, which is lower in fat. People don't recognize they medical students under pressure administration aims to educate health information. Many of the the disorder, and are in denial and athletes. "There are more students mak- have Humber students about healt^^er pamphlets carry warnings on what and need help, she said. Jones recommends the best way ing nutritional choices — just by eating. to be wary of when making food Jones suggested help is impor- to lose weight effectively is to fol- .seeing them and hearing them talk John Mason, director of Ancil- choices, and references for addi- tant, especially help from family, low the "food smarts" program — than there was two or three lary Services at Humber, presented tional reading material. health services and education. for healthy living, given out by the years ago," Mason said. "We the student residence with "Snac" Mason said most large colleges women should learn to Ministry of Health. have tried to bring in products on "Young — a colorful information package and universities offer some sort of be happier with their bodies. They "Fad diets don't work. They individual requests, if they will sell that includes a variety of informa- nutrition awareness program. should view themselves realistical- may for a short time but once you or if there is enough interest to tion about food additives, stress Humber's program has been in ly," said Jones. go off them the weight returns," maintain them." and the body. the works since September but "I feel fat," said Jane. "The said Jones. "Snac", developed by the Uni- wasn't ready for launching until Mason said the next step is only way to lose weight is to throw All in all, Jones said to lose versity of California, can be found March 13. adding more incentives to the prog- up. Sometimes I will eat three bags weight and be healthy you have to by the cash registers in the Pipe. Mason said it is currently a pilot ram. He used the University of of cookies in one night and still be change your eating habits. It offers four information pam- project but if it proves to be suc- Guelph as a good example. "They hungry. No one knows except my "North Americans eat too much phlets that are changed daily. cessful, it will be expanded to the have a contest. If people choose closest friend who found out by fat. If you cut down on fat you can Mason said the program is a pas- rest of the college. from the appropriate food groups accident." lose weight. If you believe you are sive approach to educating stu- Daniel Donnelly, the residence they get their card stamped and Warning signs of anorexia ner- overweight the Health Centre can dents about nutrition. "I don't Food Service manager, said there when they get 10 stamps, it goes vosa or bulimia are: always being help you lose weight and tone mus- think it's right to force people to eat is always going to be the hambur- into a draw for a trip to Florida. I concerned about weight, feeling cle sensibly," said Jones. certain foods, but it's good to cre- ger and french fry crowd, but some think we have to move to that kind fat when not overweight, having an As Jones said, there is only one ate awareness on what is good to students are making healthier of progress by next year," said obsession with food, suffering way to go ... healthy eating. choices. Mason. New course going, going ... gone

this one in this area," said Riley. by Teresa Savile "There is a need for it because One dollar — who' II give me one more people are holding auctions dollar. Two dollars — who'll give to sell things because of these eco- me two dollars. Going once — nomic times." going nvice — sold to the man in The course is 10 weeks long and the red hat. will be taught by Cliff Flaherty, a A new course in Auctioneering fundraising professional. Flaherty will be offered this summer to any- has been in the business for 15 one interested in a professional years working with clients includ- career in the auctioneering busi- ing the United Way and the Red ness. Cross. The course was started because The course was first suggested the school wanted to try something by Flaherty who recognized a need new, said Marg Riley, of Com- for the program in Canada and munity Program and Facilities. approached Humber. According to the student hand- Running from May 14 to July book, the course teaches students 16, the course also offers practical to auction everything from furni- experience, with an auction taking ture to cars. The book states stu- place at the end of the program. dents will acquire complete know- All people who complete the ledge of the auction business and program- are eligible for mem- be able to conduct their own auc- bership in the Canadian Au- tion, as well as improve their ctioneers Association. speaking skills. So far two people have applied "There aren't any courses like for the new program. UNDECIDED?

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by Sarah Cabott Success story for The growing number of adop- tion ads placed by prospective pa- rents in college newspaper classi- fieds shows just how desperate the situation has become. disability centre While there are several different routes for hopeful parents to fol- low, not all will lead to a child. The following article was with the kids and help them at Joan (not her real name) said she submitted by Liam Howe, a the camps. placed an ad in Coven as part of the CICE (Community Integration Students who networking necessary in the search Through Cooperative Educa- volunteer also help in the school assisting the for a baby. Anyone answering the tion) student who is auditing teachers. They play with the ad would be referred to the agency some journalism courses at kids in dealing with Joan and her husband. Number. the school. The agency would then present The volunteers sometimes the birth mother with all the in- by Liam Howe answer the telephone and they formation and options involved The Hugh MacMillan Centre do typing to help with the with an adoption. If the mother is is a success. office work. interested, Joan, 30, and her hus- approved, to the Family Courts to comfortable with that." "If you volunteer then you band would be presented to the be finalized. A recent survey of adoption sta- The Hugh MacMillan is a have the experience that will mother, on paper or in person, as "We called Children's Aid and tistics showed that over the past place that helps people with help you to get a job," said potential parents for her child. they weren't even taking names^on decade, private channels have be- physical disabilities. The cen- MacLennon. The jobs listed for It is also hoped that others who their waiting list. They mostly come the major source of infant tre has a school, a rehabilita- the centre, at the end of March, read the ads and know of someone apprehend children — there are adoptions. The survey, commis- tion hospital, a pool and were for a Recreation Summer who is pregnant and considering few newborns. Also, (my husband sioned by the Royal Commission cafeteria. Counsellor, Swimming In- adoption, might tell her about the and 1) are British, so we wanted a on New Reproductive Technolo- The centre needs students to structor, Executive Secretary, advertisement. Caucasian child," said Joan. gies, also reported that public volunteer. The students who Secretary, File Clerk, and "We didn't get a direct response Besides the Children's Aid Soci- •agencies were handling mostly volunteer will get the exp)eri- Senior Clerk. to the ads, but we did get some ety (CAS) and private adoptions hard to place children. ence that will help to get a them If you don't have a job then inquiries," said Joan. However re- through self-employed agents or Joan, who is now the mother of a job, and they will get to help you can volunteer, cently, after a nine-month search, agencies, there are also interna- baby girl, never which met the birth people. might help you get a job. Joan and her husband were able to tional adoptions. Recently, coun- mother of her child, but the Missis- Hel- pers say they adopt. tries like Romania have been in the sauga agency she used arranged Lynn MacLennon, director volunteer because it makes them feel proud. liiese days the route to adoption news because of their abundance of counselling for her. of Volunteers, interviews the is long and complicated. There are unwanted children. International Adoption ads regularly appear volunteers and gives them a The fun things a volunteer many steps which must be fol- adoptions are still finalized in on campuses, such as in newspap- tour of the centre. The 240 would do are being in the wa- lowed. Canada, and require a home study ers at Queen's, Ryerson and the volunteers work in all the parts ter, helping the kids while they First, the potential family's by a licensed social worker. But University of Guelph. of the centre. are in the pool. They help with home must be approved by a social with Romanian adoptions, the dif- While it might seem logical that the students by tutoring math or worker licensed by the Ministry of ficulty is that all paperwork must people seeking to adopt search in In the pool they play with the reading. They also take them Community and Social Services. be finalized there. kids in the an arena full' of young women, it is kids, they hold the on walks or trips to the zoo. As well, the adoption must be Joan tried an international agen- also a sign of the times. An official water, they help them learn to If you are interested in arranged by a licensee, also cy but was disappointed by the ex- at the CAS said that more teenage swim, and they do therapy in volunteering, contact Lynn approved by the Ministry. Once a perience. "We dealt with an agen- mothers have been keeping their the water. MacLennon at the child is found and the mother and cy in South America, but that children due to increased support Hugh Mac- The volunteers work at the Millan Centre located at 350 adoptive family come to an agree- meant I would have to negotiate systems and the fact that, these day camps and they do pottery Rumsey Rd. ment, the proposal to adopt goes with officials from a system that I days, there is little stigma attached through the ministry and then, if don't understand. I didn't feel to being a single parent. books!

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Coven Thursday, April 16, 1992 Page 9 ARTS Our Town successfully ends year

jar. The actor mimes the actions STAGE while the sound man produces the by Jerry Compierchio sounds. Overall, the technique worked very well, although some It has been said in the entertain- of the effects weren't loud enough ment business that to be remem- to hear. But the lack of props didn't bered one must have a strong fin- seem to phase the actors. ish, a coup de grace. The story has a strong under- Well Theatre Humber must have lying theme that comes to light in been listening. Theatre students the last act. kicked off their last mainstage pro- duction of the year last Thursday Emily, a prominent character with a unique and entertaining per- played by Suzanne Lebec (former- formance of Thornton Wilder' ly from The Maids), joins the ranks Our Town. of the dead and reflects on her past A successful end to a successful life. portrays the season, Our Town Together with a host of others, small lives of residents living in a she watches how the living deal turn-of-the-century New Hamp- with their lives and comes to the shire town called Grover's Comer. conclusion that people don't with each act It is a three act play appreciate life until it's gone. portraying a different facet of life — from childhood to marriage to Lebec must be praised for her death. performance in Our Town. She in- stills emotions, pain and even The play featured a unique humor in the audience. method that Andrew Stafford, the PHOTO BY /ERRY COMPIERCHIO play's technical director and pro- Also worthy of mention is C.J. Our Town is your town — Theatre Humber topped off the year with their Final production Our duction manager, said is rarely Boyse as George, and Marc Town. Theatre students left much to the imagination as they mimed many actions. used in live productions. Sound Morgenstem as the narrator. Both effects are done live by someone gave lively and convincing per- backstage. formances. pie set. We used a minimum wanted without getting too intri- cles and the cost of props, spread Many props are left to the im- Unlike some past productions amount of props and left a lot to the cate," said Stafford. over a four day production run. agination of the viewer. In one the set of Our Town was not made audience. The kitchen was just a Even while keeping it simple, he In terms of entertainment, this is scene, George Gibbs, played by extravagantly. Stafford said that it table and the house only a door- said that the, play will cost an esti- money well spent, adding another C.J. Boyse, pours himself a glass wasn't easy to make it simple. way. It seems easy but it took a lot mated $8,000. This includes the successful performance to the of water. There's no glass and no ' 'We were trying for a very sim- of work trying to get the effect we rental of equipment, moving vehi- theatre's impressive portfolio. Honeymoon Suite rocks fans

members were in attendance at a When the band walked off the MUSIC pub all year. stage at midnight, the crowd "This is the best concert we've screamed, hollered, howled and done all year in pub," said Hon- chanted, "Suite". Honeymoon by Mary Beth Hartill singer. Suite returned for a very well re- Honeymoon Suite's popularity John Johnstone, SAC pub prog- ceived encore.

may have lessened over the past rammer who usually arranges the By 12:10 a.m., it was all over. few years, but the large crowd that day pubs, said he was very pleased The band left the stage in an abrupt turned out for their concert at Caps with the turnout. manner. Shortly after the band last Thursday proved they are hot- "I'm blown away," said John- walked off the stage their clean-up

ter than ever. stone. "This is a really big thrill, it crew began removing equipment, The crowd enthusiastically re- was one of my favorite bands a crowding the people on the dance

sponded to the performance as they while ago, it just blew me away, it floor and removing the lights and PHOTO BY EDDIE GORDON gathered around the stage to hear was packed." heavy equipment that hung from Back by dBtnand— comedian Tim Reeves returned to the group's old favorites and new According to Johnnie Dee, Hon- the ceiling above the dancers' Caps last Wednesday and had the audience in stitches with his releases. It looked like a real live eymoon Suite's lead singer, over heads. Maggie Hobbs, manager of comedy routine. concert as opposed to the typical 88 per cent of the shows on their Caps tried in vain to keep the band Thursday night pub at Caps. recent tour were sold out. from clearing up the equipment so Honeymoon Suite walked on "I hope with the turnout, there it wouldn't disrupt the dancing. Steeves returns to Caps stage at 10:30 p.m. and played won't be any arguments about how Fortunately the dancers seemed was inspired by famous comics straight through to midnight, hold- much Honeymoon Suite cost," to ignore the disturbance and con- Steve Martin and Richard ing the students' interest the entire said Dana Case, director of tinued dancing. CAPS Pryor. His career in comedy evening. academic concerns for SAC. Lead singer Dee originally by Eddie Gordon stMed when he entered a port- "I think it's a great It cost formed Suite in turnout," SAC $5,000 to bring Honeymoon 1982, Tim Steeves shifted into test while a student at Confed- Brett but first said Honsinger, Students' Honeymoon Suite to Caps. Ticket their album wasn't re- over-drive with his comedy at eration College in Sussex. leased until 1984. Associaton Council (SAC) presi- sales brought in $820, and 10 per Since then they Caps last Wednesday after- "Learning comedy is like dent. "I'm really pleased with the cent of the T-shirt sales SAC made have released four albums with a noon. learning to play an instrument crowd." Honsinger noted that it was inconsequential, only six singles compilation. Around 65 people were on . . . even if you have a flare for was the first time that all shirts with a $20 value were sold. The band recently returned from SAC hand when Steeves made a re- it, it still takes lots of years," a cross-Canada tour promoting turn appearance at Humber. Steeves said. their newest album Monsters The crowd at Caps made He described his comedy as Under the Bed. Steeves really work for his "straight ahead and honest" Plans for the future? Dee admit- laughs during the first 20 mi- shifting with the audience and ted that the band hadn't given it nutes but cut him some slack different all the time. much thought, but might like to go after. Some of the students at "I shift gears into different an all-ages on tour. "There's a lot the pub were too busy playing speeds depending on the place of younger fans that we can't get cards to respond at all. and the crowd ... I try to adapt to, that can't get into venues like Steeves' 45-minute routine with a situation." Steeves this," said Dee. consisted mainly of topical and commented. holds He Canadians and Amer- improvisational comedy with He started as a professional ican immigration laws responsible jokes about sports, dating, at the Comedy Nest in Mon- for this album's lack of success. those participaction commer- treal. Since then he has been on can't just ^"We keep going back cials with Hal Johnson, and Kids in the Hall, The Comedy forth across and the country or ignorant Americans. Channel in the United States, we'll die," said Dee. "Either we'll The crowd responded well and has been at evety comedy die, or the record, or the Canadians when Steeves made a sarcastic club in Canada. He also has will kill us because that's what joke about the American reac- opened up for well known they're doing to everyone else tion to the 'Looney' dollar comic Jay Leno. (other Canadians) anyhow." coin, when he immitated a Steeves described the life of " stereotypical American asking a comedian as, . . . it's not like "We think (this album) is our whether or not the 'Looney' a real job ... you feel like best," said IX^e. Maybe fans just was gold bullion. you're getting away with some- haven't discovered it yet "But we PHOTO Originally from Sussex, thing." BY EIM>IK (;<>Rm>N want to keep working, keep the New Brunswick, the 27 year Steeves future plan is to How SUltO it IS — l^ad singer Johnnie Dee of Honeymoon momentum up and not let the eci> old has been doing comedy for break into more shows on T. V, Suite blew away fans at last nomy and cvervthmg else hold us Caps Thursday. the past seven years. Steeves doing stand-up comedy. back." Page 10 Thursday, April 16, 1992 Coven Straight Talk stars lack chemistry

includes James Woods, Griffin them, and they look as uncomfort- by James LaChapelle Dunne and Charles Fleischer. able on screen as the audience feel watching it. Dolly Parton is no stranger to big The film lacks plausibility, in- members to is that it parts, but in her new film Straight telligence and humor. The fine cast What's hard believe write script Talk, Parton has a gold star is absolutely wasted; half the time took two people to the vehicle. they seem embarrassed to be in for this mess. The early part of the isn't very the script Straight Talk is the type of film such a lousy film. film funny and spirals there. that comes out once a year. It's a Dunne, who previously acted in downward from The fe- film that, despite having a talented the hit "movie My Girl and the cult film's predictable last half hour cast and crew, forces the audience favorite After Hours, is supposed atures plenty of eye-rolling humor to stare in disbelief at the screen at to be playing the bad guy. He is and uncomfortable love scenes. in comedies, if the audi- what is possibly the worst film of forced to say things typical of a bad Even buy the plot, the film the year. It joins the likes of other guy, but it seems like an awkward ence doesn't bombs like Stop Or My Mom Will attempt to fabricate the movie's becomes hard to enjoy. That is cer- Shoot and Kuffs. prerequisite villain. tainly the case with this film. It's basically a reworking of films like The plot, such as it is, is about a Woods, one of the best actors of small-town woman named Shirlee the past decade, is completely Working Girl and The Secret OfMy Kenyon who moves to Chicago. wasted as Jack. His character's Success. The only difference is She gets hired at a radio station as a sole purpose at first is to investi- those movies were humorous and telephone oj)erator. She is soon gate Dr. Shirlee, but he l^er falls had some intelligence. mistaken for the station's new on- in love with her — something any This is a lousy film. There is no COURTESY PHOTO other way to put it. It is typical of air therapist and unbelievably be- audience member could have pre- No ChBFniStry — Oolly Parton and James Woods seem so of talk of the town as Dr. dicted from the beginning. the regurgitation coming out comes the uncomfortable with each other in Straight Talk that the audience isn't the Shirlee. The love scenes between Woods Hollywood. Straight Talk might squirm little industry, it is a themselves. Parton is surrounded by a solid, and Parton are pathetic. There is disease of the movie but largely uninteresting cast that absolutely no chemistry between just one of the symptoms. Movie grosses $10 million by sleeping through plot

has been saving" for movie audi- film fight off these bloodthirsty, ences is revealed within the first 10 super strong, disappearing, and M minutes. The Brady's, who are sometimes telekinetic beings? mom (Alice Kriege) and son (Brian Enter the films hero; Clovis the by Meredith Gardner Krause) sleepwalkers roll into tabby cat. With Clovis and some Sleepwalkers, you learn in the town looking for some fresh blood. good old fashioned spunk, Tanya opening moments of Stephen It seems the incestuous pair have »akes on the frightening felines. King's new movie, are changel- been running from town to town, Both Stephen King and his ings — part human, part cat — that with a succession of local sheriffs henchman of horror, Clive Barker, survive on the life blood of female at their heels. Mary Brady begs her make cameo appearances. Ironi- virgins. teenage son Charles to feed her be- cally King in his brief role as a cause she is starving. cemetary grounds keeper scuttles Billed as King's first story writ- It might be, as intended victim around repeating, "it's not my ten for the screen. Sleepwalkers Tanya Robertson (Madchen fault." grossed $10 million in its opening Amick) says, "A sad story." But weekend. It is hard to default the actors King's "attempts to develop emo- who are crippled by their scripts. tional depth in his COURTESY PHOTO But even King's name may not characters are Alice Kreige impales a cop with a be enough to give this film a long usually lost when Charles starts cob Virgin Brian Krause plays a blood-thirsty of com and say, "no veget- blood StnyOne— tearing off limbs. run in the theatres. ables, no dessert; those are the sleepwalker in search of a virgin in Stephen King's new movie Sleep- The plot of the "story that King So how do the laumans in this rules." walkers.

Clever play glances intoSTAGE17th century life

by Sherry Lawlor In her time, playwright Aphra Behn was both a novelty and a mystery. Now she is the inspiratioit for Beth Herst's play, A Woman's Comedy, which opened April 7 at the Tarragon Theatre. Th& play is an intriguing and cleverly devised glance into 17th century London as Behn might have seen it. Actress Susan Coyne portrays Behn, an indqpen^nt vmtmn Humber's Off-Campus Place To Go who found freeckwi in her writing, and made her living in tite same f^hion. All this at a time when singk women were 'kept' by men ..•In the Woodbine Centre whose fancies changed more often than not, and married women were mere aippttids^ of their husbands. TIk play (tepicts Bern's valiant attempts to create an identity for l^rself as a female playwright. Her coNrnedies draw audiences that are both conftised and curious about the m&KX, who they s^ as Over 100 menu items from light snacks to full meals son^what of an anomaly. But it is »;cei^ance ste seel» as she struggles to sell her newly written tragedy to the stage. The tale is of her own life, and is rejected by a Moiety tfiat is off all items on 10% menu Mondays intolerant of a self-safRcient woman, and {tfobaWy taott than a All Day, All Night little ol^ended by her audacity at {Hirsaing a career in writmg. No such travesty would appear in a London p!aylK>use in Aphra Behn's day, but three nmtufies later the story cOTies to life in the Tarr^on Theatre's mainspace. Dance and party to great music Witty and skillfiilly crafted dialogue, elaborate costumes, and polished characters tyfnfy the dramatic lifestyles of diis fascinating on Thursday^ Friday and Saturday Nights period. there^s never a cover charge! Behn's own passimis are developed more drordoghly, in sharp and contrast to Oie tbrmal language, curtsies and bows. The audience sees her as a dedicated writer deteranined to suc- ceed, and a gracious friend and lover, capable of self-sacrifice and Get your friends together and join us for foniveness. 1m irony of the whoie porfonoance is complete when Bdio and Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. her unpuM»hed tragedy meet a similar fkle near the play's end, but not before the inakM her maik as the first Bogtish woman to make Im tliflin M I pliynffiiK fmkm ktA Wmtues Comtdy ended April 5. Hie play ...Open Daily from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. evened en Afril 7 and rons until M^ ^ Coven Thursday, April 16, 1992 Page 11

Fun in Stratford celebrates year 40 the sun by Teresa Savile by Eddie Gordon On July 12 Stratford will be When you're writing your celebrating forty seasons of on those exams and working Shakespeare at the Stratford Fes- final thinking assignments, tival. that life is hell ... think of The day is offering a noon per- what's in store for you after formance of The Tempest at the you're done. Festival Theatre while the Avon Genesis concert tickets are Theatre, downtown, is holding a still available at the Skydome, performance of HMS Pinafore. 500 level seats remained as of The Third Stage, Tom Patterson Friday, April 10. Genesis will Theatre, will be showing a film of put on their spectacular the 1954 festival production of peformance on May 6. Oedipus Rex. Also, a documentary If you're down by Skydome called The Stratford Adventure will didn't and get tickets for the be shown. The film is about the Genesis concert, catch the lar- people and the many events that led ger than life, IMAX Rolling to the beginning of the festival in Stone Concert, At the max, 1953. from May 3-10 at the Cines- There will also be special phere. On May 30, at The aknowledgements after the per- Forum, catch the raw talent of formances of all the honored the Bare Naked Ladies. guests. This year at Canada's At 3 p.m., in Queen's Park and Wonderland, Kingswood's $9 the area surrounding the festival Pepsi concert series will start there will be a huge celebration. on May 10, with the pop Everyone is welcome to attend. music of Paula Abdul and "1 am really looking forward to

Color Me Bad. On May 30, the celebration. I go to at least one Tracy Chapman will do her production at the festival each COURTESY PHOTO thing. On June 5, Simply Red year," said Cecille Benki, a taxa- Swabbing the deck — it's fuIl steam ahead for the Stratford Festival's 40th anniversary will be in and on June 16, tion department clerk for Stratford. celebration on July 12. Many classic plays will grace the stages this summer including HMS Pinafore which Ringo Starr and the All Star Some of the Productions being was also done in 1981 (shown above). Other plays to be done include Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Band, featuring the musical done this year are The Tempest, Oedipus Rex, and Shirley Valentine. talents of Burton Cummings Romeo and Juliet, Loves Labours and Joe Walsh. Kingswood Lost and Measure for Measure, all "A lot of the clothing is very will feature the talents of Kim written by William Shakespeare featuring The Wingfield Trilogy by student rates at designated Mitchell, Taylor, matinees. authentic. The costumes range James Little and performed at the Festival Dan Needles, which is a limited Feet, the later from the beginning of time to the and Beach Boys Theatre. engagement. Also playing is Shir- The Costume Warehouse is present and future. You can be on in the summer. The Avon Theatre will be show- ley Valentine by Willy Russell. highly recommended by Stratford General anyone when you're there. It's so Manager of the ing plays such as World of Won- Prices for the festival range from students. The warehouse is a exciting and even better when you Canadian National Exhibi- ders by Elliott Hayes and HMS $8 to $47.50 depending on the museum with clothing and props tion(CNE), Brian Tisdall, get to try the costumes on," said Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan. location>vaiiuii andaiiu timeiiiiic; ofwi year.y^^ai. fromiiwiii everyi^vt^j Stratford production said that there will 5-6 Sonya Benki, a Stratford resident. con- The Tom Patterson Theatre is There are special group rates and ever done certs before the CNE's open- ing day, on August 19, and predicts another 12 concerts 9- between August 1 Hard couple of years worth the effort September 7. From May 15- 1 8 the CNE will have the Con- klin Show's annual spring fair inside the stadium. From July for jazz artist who played at Humber 1-5, the CHIN Picnic will be at the CNE with lots of indoor together with a fusion of ideas." by Elesia Skeene and outdoor activities. From She added that studying at the Conservatory was "a hard couple of

July 17-19, catch the excite- Resounding expressions of jazz and blues resonated throughout the years but it was worth it... but it really added to what I'm doing in jazz ment of the Molson Indy. Humber Lecture Theatre Monday, Apr. 13 when Irene Genyk- now." Berezkowsky and her band performed for a sparse crowd. The show got a little theatrical when she added a Marilyn Monroe

She kicked off the show with an Ella Fitzgerald version of Benny number, I Want To Be Loved By You, from the movie Some Like It Hot. Goodman's Air Mail Special. "Ella is someone who fits jierfectly with One of the band members acted as her love slave and adorned her hands CLASSIFIEDS expressions of jazz and blues," said Genyk-Berezkowsky. "She really with long black gloves. has something to say other than a two dimensional statement." She strutted across the stage while she sang the song and flirted with Is there something that you want to Genyk-Berezkowsky is not new to this sort of music, she studied it in the rest of the band members. It was refreshing to watch as Genyk- buy, sell, or rent? Have a ride or need Paris for several before to at one? Coven Classifieds are for you! Only years bringing her talent Humber. "I studied Berezkowsky and her band savoured every minute of the show and $2.50 for 25 words per week. Just come the Conservatory with very talented students from all over the world," involved the audience on a spectacular joy ride of intense excitement. down to Coven in room L231 (just past said Genyk-Berezkowsky. "I learned how to understand music in a She closed the show with an awesome and classy version of Cole The Lounge) and talk to Christine, or call completely different way by watching them perform and bringing music Porter's, I Got You Under My Skin. 675-31 1 1 extension 4514 / 4513. Deadline is Monday noon for Thursday's paper.

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ILe ice wars are back Eligibility regulations Stanley Cpp killing men's hockey Ex-pro players have been definite advantage in the by Leslie Wilson playing at the college level. The OCAA. Smaller colleges can will go down The lack of strict eligibility reigning OCAA champions, not afford the high cost of luring regulations is killing the Men's Georgian College, boasted a {.-layers with scholarships and Division I hockey league, said player who has seven years of therefore could not compete Sheridan hockey coach Steve intercollegiate hockey under his against powerhouses such as Blundy. belt, and many Junior A and Humber. Blundy, who has to the wire coached Junior B players use the college "We were trying to encour- Sheridan's hockey team for 12 system as a pit stop or as a way age players to come without Forget the Hartford Whalers. years, said the Ontario Colleges to end a career. scholarships. But the players by Terranee Auciello The Smythe Division isn't what Athletic Association (OCA A) is Because of the lack of stan- were going to Humber because a With the NHL strike over, hock it once was, but it does have a few "crock." dards in the OCAA, players can of the scholarships." Blundy ey fans are looking forward to the good teams, and one great one in Blundy argues that the sign up in the second semester, said. most evenly contested playoffs in the Vancouver Canucks. The OCAA needs a four-year eligi- never go to class or complete a "We take kids out of the area years. No fewer than eight teams Canucks are enjoying their best bility rule, a limit on a player's course and still be eligible to and keep it at a reasonable have a legitimate shot at the Stan- season ever, powered by the lead- age, a rule regarding ex- play, according to Blundy. level." he said. "We may not

ley Cup. ership of Trevor Linden , one of the professional players and A similar scenario unfolded have been as successful as standards. The biggest question is who will league's most underrated players, academic at Humber College during the Humber. but look at us. we still come out of the Patrick Division. and Pavel Bure, the best rookie in Unlike the Canadian Inter- 1988-89 season when seven have a hockey team." The New Yorlt Rangers are the the NHL this year. Kirk McLean university Athletic Union players were brought in at the Three other colleges dropped (CIAU) which has strict eligi- out the odds-on favorite to take it all, with provides spectacular goaltending, end of the season to help the same year as Humber. the acquisiton of five-time Cup and players like Cliff Ronning, bility guidelines, the OCAA Hawks win the league cham- virtually crippling the league. winner Mark Messier, adding de- Jyrki Lumme, and Geoff Courtnall lacks tough academic and eligi- pionships, according to Blundy. Sheridan College has driven the sperately needed playoff experi- add a good core of talent. The bility rules. "1 know one player they last nail in the league's coffin ence. The Rangers are also strong Canucks have a solid team, and are OCAA Executive Director brought in the second semester Sheridan recently opted out ot with the goaltending of Mike Rich- the best bet in the Smythe. Patti Shapton said the structure was an ex-Sheridan player who the OCAA and joined the Inter- ter, who was spectacular in last of the college system is different had been out working," said national Collegiate Hockey year's playoffs, but didn't have a '^Gretzky may from that of a university be- Blundy. League (ICHL) which includes cause there are many returning four teams team who could score in front of never see a Humber dropped its highly from both the United him. Brian Leetch and Mike Gart- students. successful team last year citing States and Canada.

' ' ner should come to life under Mes- championship 'What if a single mother who mainly financial reasons. It cost 'The ICHL offers a means of sier, making them the number one again.'' upgrades her skills by coming $100,0(X) to run the program in surviving another year," said threat in the Patrick. back to college wants to play on its last year, according to Hum- Blundy. a college team? Are you going ber athletic director Doug Fox. Seneca College is also con- The only other team with a real to punish her for coming Fox brought in changes to sidering joining Sheridan in the ^^More of a shot is the Los Angeles Kings, back?" Shapton asked. number's scholarship program ICHL. There have been rumors who are powered by a core of ex- liability than an Shapton said bringing in when he took over as athletic that Georgian, Canadore and Sir Edmonton Oilers, with Wayne academic regulations has been director in 1990. The scho- Sandford Fleming Colleges will asset.' Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, discussed by the OCAA and that larships are now spread more all be dropping their hockey Marty McSorley and Charlie Hud- some colleges already have evenly amongst the men's and teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins, last dy giving the team a wealth of ex- them in place. women's teams. Due to the cut- The final fate of Division I season's champs, still have a great perience. Age is the question. If Sheridan's Blundy said the ting of the hockey team, four hockey will be known the core of talent, including Mario the Kings don't go all the way this abuse by colleges and players new sports teams were formed. second week of April at the Lemieux, the league's best player year, Gretzky may never see a has been widespread. The bigger colleges have a OCAA meeting. when healthy. Goaltending is championship again. questionable; Tom Barrasso was The Edmonton Oilers, despite good last year, but has all but dis- having rebuilt half of their team, appered this year. Back-up Ken still have plenty of Cup experience Wregget is more of a liability than and shouldn't be counted out. an asset, but the Pens boast a great The Winnipeg Jets have Bob attack with Lemieux, Kevin Essensa. That's all. Stevens, Jaromir Jagr, Rick Toc- The Norris Divison should be chet, and no BEER Ron Francis. Tocchet problem for the Chicago FOR V2 Black- THE PRICE could be the key to containing hawks to win. Ed Bel four may be AT Messier, who will himself be the NHL's best goalie, and is better trying to contain Lemieux if the rested this year, after playing all ETOBICOKE'S ONLY teams meet. but five regular season games last BREW-IT-YOURSELF BREWERY year. Mike Keenan has seen the The Washington Capitals and error of his ways in pushing his the New Jersey Devils have had team to a first place overall finish spectacular years themselves, and last year, and a quick exit in the are capable of huge upsets. first round. This year will be diffe- The winner of this division will rent. 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